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Witsbb Selected Among Top 100 Global Treasure Brands S100, Offering New Nutritional Supplement Solutions for Sensitive Baby Households

SYDNEY, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Tmall Global, in collaboration with New Weekly, launched a global treasure hunt initiative. The campaign aims to identify the top 100 global treasure brands across multiple categories including home living, health improvement, scientific parenting, avant-garde cosmetics, self-care, pet feeding, and emerging fashion, in order to bring more high-quality imported brands to the forefront. As a... Read More

Clarivate Names Melanie Margolin as Chief Administrative and Legal Officer

LONDON, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, has appointed Melanie Margolin to the expanded role of Chief Administrative and Legal Officer. She joined the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer in September 2023. Ms. Margolin successfully leverages her experience as a seasoned executive to advance key strategic programs at Clarivate. She has a... Read More

GAS Entec and AG&P to Build a Strategic LNG Terminal in the Kingdom of Jordan

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading LNG Infrastructure company GAS Entec with its group company AG and local partners Issa Haddadin, together referred as Consortium, has been awarded a contract to build Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah onshore regasification LNG Terminal at Port of Aqaba in the Kingdom of Jordan. The tender was awarded to the Consortium by Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), the state-owned... Read More

Last Day to Connect, Learn, and Grow at EVENTXPO 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EVENTXPO 2024 is nearing its grand finale, and tomorrow is your last chance to experience the best the business events industry has to offer. Today, the expo witnessed the Opening Ceremony of the Malaysia Business Events Week (MBEW) and a special visit by Datuk Christina Liew, State Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment of Sabah, marking a significant milestone for the event. The... Read More

Midea Group Reports a Record-Breaking RMB 20 Billion in H1 Profits

FOSHAN, China, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea Group has achieved a historic financial milestone, with revenue surpassing RMB 100 billion for two consecutive quarters and reaching a remarkable RMB 218.1 billion in the first half of 2024. This represents a 10% year-over-year increase, with profits jumping to RMB 20.8 billion, reflecting a 14% rise. Revenue of Mainland China grew 8%, demonstrating Midea Group's strong market penetration in... Read More

TerraPay forms council with leading Digital Wallets to accelerate Cross-Border Payments interoperability

LONDON, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TerraPay, a global money movement company, announced a collaboration with 5 of the leading wallet operators to establish the "Wallet Interoperability Council", aiming to leverage TerraPay's technology to facilitate interconnection and interoperability in cross-border transactions. Together, these operators serve millions of wallet users, spanning regions such as Bangladesh, Colombia, Kenya, Senegal,... Read More

AlixPartners Bolsters Risk Advisory Practice in Asia with New Partner & Managing Director, Michael Peer

SINGAPORE, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, today announced that Michael Peer has joined the firm as Partner Managing Director in Singapore, further strengthening its Risk Advisory practice in Asia. Michael brings more than 30 years of experience as a leader in dispute resolution and risk advisory spanning sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, infrastructure, energy, life sciences,... Read More

Hisense Partners with Black Myth: Wukong to Elevate the Gaming Experience with a New Game Play Feature

QINGDAO, China, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and appliances, announced its global gaming partnership with the highly anticipated action role-playing game (RPG), Black Myth: Wukong. Launching alongside the game's global release today, an exclusive Black Myth: Wukong picture mode is introduced across selected Hisense TVs to elevate the gaming experience. As the official global partner of Black... Read More

The Apurva Kempinski Bali Announced as the First GSTC-Certified Hotel in Indonesia

BALI, Indonesia, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In pursuit of their commitment to sustainable growth, The Apurva Kempinski Bali proudly announces its groundbreaking achievement of Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification, making it the first hotel in Indonesia to obtain this recognition. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is an internationally acclaimed independent organisation promoting best practices in sustainable... Read More

VICTOR CLAVELL APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF URBAN RESORT CONCEPTS

SHANGHAI, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Accomplished hotelier Victor Clavell has been named Chief Executive Officer for Urban Resort Concepts (URC), responsible for managing the properties within the portfolio, enhancing operational excellence, and leading its growth in Asia and other regions. Read More

Latest Version of the Appian Platform Transforms Enterprise Data and Process Automation with AI-Driven Innovations

LONDON, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced the latest version of the Appian Platform, designed to transform how organisations orchestrate enterprise data and automate processes. This release delivers support for more enterprise AI use cases with expanded compliance, offering a strong framework to help organisations prepare for current and forthcoming AI regulations. "The implementation of a generative AI-... Read More

LG EXPANDS INVESTMENT IN AI AND DEEP TECH STARTUPS

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is making significant investments in startups specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep tech. LG has committed USD 10 million as a key limited partner in the newly established USD 130 million "Alpha Intelligence Fund (AIF)" by SBVA. SBVA will curate a portfolio for AIF by selecting startups with high growth potential in AI, deep tech and robotics. The firm aims... Read More

Jackery to Showcase Latest Portable Power Stations at 4x4 Show Melbourne

SYDNEY, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful launch of the Explorer 1000 Plus and Explorer 600 Plus in Australia, Jackery is thrilled to announce its participation in the 4x4 Show Melbourne from August 23 to 25, 2024. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore these latest innovations in portable power solutions firsthand, designed specifically to meet the needs of campers, 4x4 enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers. Read More

Latest Version of the Appian Platform Transforms Enterprise Data and Process Automation with AI-Driven Innovations

SYDNEY, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced the latest version of the Appian Platform, designed to transform how organisations orchestrate enterprise data and automate processes. This release delivers support for more enterprise AI use cases with expanded compliance, offering a strong framework to help organisations prepare for current and forthcoming AI regulations. "The implementation of a generative AI-... Read More

James Hardie Releases Annual Sustainability Report and Builds a Culture of Sustainability

SYDNEY CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX), ("James Hardie" or the "Company"), the North American leader in fiber cement exterior design solutions and a company inspiring how communities design, build and grow, today released its latest annual sustainability report detailing progress across the four primary pillars of the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy: Zero... Read More

Forever New Transforms Store Order Fulfillment with OneView

BOSTON, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OneView Commerce, the leader in unified commerce SaaS store solutions for omnichannel retailers, today announced that the global women's fashion brand Forever New is leveraging the OneView Unified Commerce platform to implement its global omni vision. Forever New, one of Australia's fastest-growing fashion retail brands, selected OneView for its modern, cloud-native architecture that powers SaaS solutions... Read More

THE FUTURE OF NON-TERRESTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE: SCEYE DEMONSTRATES BREAKTHROUGH DIURNAL FLIGHT IN THE STRATOSPHERE WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY

ROSWELL, N.M., Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sceye, an aerospace company with a background in material science and manufacturer of High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS), announced today that it completed a full diurnal flight in the stratosphere while staying over an area of operation. This is a critical milestone towards long-duration flights of months or years by using of solar power through daylight hours, and battery capacity enabling... Read More

Alberta Investment Management Corporation to Acquire the Yeeda Aggregation

EDMONTON, AB and SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) has entered into an agreement to acquire the Kimberly Meat Company (KMC), Yeeda Station, and the Kimberly Property Portfolio (KPP), collectively, the Yeeda Aggregation. KMC is a state-of-the-art beef processing facility and is the only export accredited facility located in northern Western Australia. Yeeda Station is a... Read More

GLOBAL LOGISTICS FORUM 2024 TO BE HELD IN RIYADH UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF KING SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services has announced the Global Logistics Forum 2024, scheduled from October 12 to 14 at the King Abdullah Financial District. Under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, this landmark event aims to foster international collaboration and reshape the global trade and supply chain landscape.... Read More

EcoFlow Unveils "Power For Rescues" Program to Support Rescues and Disaster Preparedness

SEATTLE, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EcoFlow, a leading company in portable and eco-friendly energy solutions, has launched the "EcoFlow Power For Rescues" program. This program is part of the company's corporate social responsibility initiative, "EcoFlow Power For All", and aims to provide reliable, flexible, and clean power support to disaster-stricken areas and rescue organizations worldwide. Additionally, it supports disaster... Read More