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World Food Day brings Launch of ASEAN Food & Agriculture 'Road to COP28' Series
SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With World Food Day being recognized globally today, an alliance of regional associations is marking the occasion by announcing the launch of a regional series leading up to the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) and with a call for acceleration on food security and climate resiliency efforts in Southeast Asia. While the current food system feeds the majority of the world's population... Read More
Guo Jiping: BRI cooperation ushers in heartening stories of the times
BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) is slated to take place in Beijing from Oct. 17 to 18. Themed "High-quality Belt and Road Cooperation: Together for Common Development and Prosperity", the forum, to be held on the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, is set to bring together representatives from over 140 countries and more than 30... Read More
Xinhua Silk Road: Fengxin County in E. China's Jiangxi celebrates bountiful harvest of kiwifruit
BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A series of cultural and tourism activities including folk performances, fruit picking and live-streaming sales have been kicked off in Fengxin County in east China's Jiangxi Province to celebrate bountiful harvest of kiwifruit. On the opening night of the cultural festival, visitors enjoyed spectacular... Read More
Annual meeting co-organized by IFF urges to reform multilateral organiztions to better tackle global challenges
MARRAKECH, Morocco, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strengthening the roles of existing multilateral development banks (MDBs) and organisations like the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and the United Nations will help the world better tackle global challenges, panelists urge on Tuesday in Morocco of North Africa during a panel discussion at the "2023 Marrakech Annual Meeting" co-organised by the International Finance Forum... Read More
The 134th Canton Fair Opened with Optimized Structure and Upgraded Scale
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 134th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, kicks off on October 15, 2023, in Guangzhou, China. This prestigious international trade event, held twice a year, will run in three phases until November 4, with the online platform continuing to operate as usual. The Canton Fair aims to optimize structure, enhance quality, and improve services. This event is set to showcase... Read More
Ricoh Asia Pacific Announce Partnership with LinkedIn to Support Sales & Marketing Digital Transformation
SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Asia Pacific Pte Ltd have today announced an initial 3-year partnership with LinkedIn to utilise LinkedIn Sales Navigator as part of the company's digital transformation drive in sales and marketing. Enhanced by new training and development resources for Digital Consultants across the region, Ricoh aims to improve engagement with new and existing customers, to better understand their business... Read More
Ugreen unveils power solutions and personal data storage at the Gitex Trade Show in United Arab Emirates.
BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ugreen, a leader in the electronic and accessory charging industry, is adding to their expertise with the release of the 300W GaN Desktop Charger, Ugreen Network Attached Storage (NAS) device and the PowerRoam 2200W portable power station. Ugreen has vocalized its commitment to greener, renewable energy with the recent releases of the PowerRoam 600 and 1200-watt power stations. With these entries into the... Read More
Prestigious grant to help Agronomeye bring digital twins to more farms
SYDNEY, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian agtech company Agronomeye, which develops interactive 3D digital twins of farms, has been awarded a prestigious Accelerating Commercialisation grant under the AusIndustry Entrepreneurs' Programme. The $750,000 grant, which will be matched by Agronomeye, will support the business to ramp up work on its key product, AgTwin™, believed to be agriculture's first digital twin. Delivering actionable... Read More
Xinhua Silk Road: Huai'an, UNESCO creative city of gastronomy, explores innovative dev. of food industry via premier regional food expo
BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In east China-located Huai'an, a premier food expo in northern Yangtze River Delta kicked off on Thursday, gathering experts from home and abroad to share wisdom on vitalizing food industry and better benefiting people. On October 12, the 6th China (Huai'an) International Food Expo and Golden Autumn Economic and... Read More
World Health Summit kicks off in Berlin
BERLIN, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Summit 2023, the world's leading meeting for global health, began Sunday morning in Berlin. From October 15 to 17, international representatives from politics, science, business and civil society will discuss crucial issues in global health under the motto "A Defining Year for Global Health Action". Well over 300 speakers, including around 20 ministers, are expected to join.The entire... Read More
The Region's Most Innovative Products, Brands and Suppliers Return to Hong Kong at Cosmoprof Asia 2023, APAC's Leading Beauty Show
HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmoprof Asia 2023 is coming back to Hong Kong! The leading B2B beauty event in the Asia-Pacific region, organized by a joint-venture between BolognaFiere and Informa Markets, is ready to celebrate 26 years of successful track record. The event will host all the key players of the industry in its hometown, which has always been recognized as the gateway to the Asia Pacific region and Mainland China and... Read More
Chinese automotive industry has overtaken to supercars
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the evening of October 9th, China's first supercar production line was officially put into production at Hyper in Guangzhou, and AION launched China's first electric luxury supercar, Hyper SSR with 1.9s 0-100km/h acceleration, which is the world's first production electric supercar with the world's fastest acceleration. Meanwhile, we are amazing to see that we can't see any western parts, all... Read More
Pantum Showcases Latest Product and Technology Innovation at 134th Canton Fair
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pantum, a leading provider of printing solutions specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of laser printers and toner cartridges, is set to unveil its latest product offerings and cutting-edge innovations at its debut appearance in the 134th China Import and Export Fair(also known as the Canton Fair). The event commenced on October 15, 2023, in Guangzhou, China. At... Read More
Casio to Release G-SHOCK Watches with Shining Metallic-Colored Dials
TOKYO, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the latest addition to the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. Seasonal Collection 2023 presents five new limited-edition models for the winter season, which can be worn in pairs by partners for a coordinated look. Featuring shining metallic-colored dials, the GM-2100WS, GM-S2100WS, GA-2100WS, GMA-S2100WS, and GA-110WS watches evoke the sparkling... Read More
Smilegate, Wonderers Soft Launch Pre-registration Now Available
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smilegate announced on the 11th that it will begin the Soft Launch Pre-registration of its new action adventure game "Wonderers: Eternal World" in 4 countries across the globe. Read More
CGTN: Diffusion of tea and its culture along the Silk Road
BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Birol, a local Chinese-language tour guide in Istanbul, Türkiye, considers black tea an indispensable part of his daily routine. Actually, it's not just Birol. In a typical Turkish household, preparing a cup of black tea using a special tea kettle known as "çaydanlık" is a treasured aspect of everyday life. Black... Read More
Heidrick & Struggles Adds Executive Search Partner in Asia Pacific
HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, added one partner to its Executive Search business in Asia Pacific in September 2023. Puneet Malhotra joined Heidrick Struggles as a partner in the New Delhi office. A member of the Global Technology Services practice, Puneet is a trusted advisor to global clients on executive-level... Read More
NEOM announces Leyja, its latest sustainable tourism destination
NEOM, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of NEOM, the sustainable regional development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, today announced Leyja, its latest tourism destination, further strengthening and enriching the Kingdom's ecotourism offering. Located in NEOM and steeped in history and mythology, Leyja starts from the Gulf of Aqaba coast and its alluring waters in the west, then winds inland to form a... Read More
UEG Week 2023: Babies with a low birthweight four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking new study, presented today at UEG Week 2023, has discovered a significant connection between birthweight and the onset of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), in young people. Notably, babies with a low birthweight were found to be four times more likely to develop MASLD in childhood, adolescence or... Read More
Sagitec Solutions and Cygnus Consulting Pty Ltd Join Forces in a Strategic Partnership
VICTORIA, Australia, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sagitec Solutions and Cygnus Consulting are delighted to announce a strategic partnership to combine their deep expertise and resources. This dynamic alliance is set to help companies in financial services, insurance, healthcare, and aged care undergo digital transformation. Cygnus Consulting is an Australian IT consulting and services company pioneering a unique 'Service Aggregator' model... Read More
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