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HKUST Launches Hong Kong's First Higher Ed Satellite

HONG KONG, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today that it will launch a multispectral optical satellite at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu with Chang Guang Satellite Technology Company Ltd (Chang Guang) this Friday (August 25). The satellite "HKUST-FYBB#1" will be used for tracking remote sensing data related to global environment, disaster and sustainable... Read More

magAssist's NyokAssist™️ granted Designation by the FDA as a Breakthrough Device

SUZHOU, China, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, magAssist's NyokAssist™ Interventional Ventricular Assist Device (hereinafter referred to as NyokAssist™), has been granted designation as a breakthrough device by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Breakthrough Device Program. This recognition from FDA has reaffirmed magAssist's unwavering dedication to technology innovation in the area of artificial heart in medical device... Read More

Global Times: Chinese TV series 'make big splash' in Southeast Asian countries

BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Praphaphan Thaingamsin, a 20-something Thai college graduate, has been immersed in a hit Chinese fantasy costume drama Till the End of The Moon recently, breathlessly waiting for new episodes to be released online every night. The entangled love story of the drama is a big draw, but what captivated her most is its stunning portrayal of Chinese culture and aesthetic style, as well as the 1,600-year-old... Read More

Global Times: Decade of BRI development brings ASEAN dream closer

BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At a plantation in Chanthaburi, one of Thailand's key fruit provinces, a Thai worker climbs up a 10-meter-high durian tree, cuts the fruit and throws it down to another person who catches it with a gunny sack. Like him, dozens of workers have been in a full-throttle mode, busy harvesting the thorny-shelled fruit as the durian season reaches its peak in the summer time. Time is money. The old saying goes... Read More

Geekvape Embarks on a Path to Sustainable Development at a high starting point

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 15th, 2023, Geekvape officially announced its membership of the IFRS Sustainability Alliance. This announcement follows its previous enrollment in the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Community on June 29th. With these developments, Geekvape now stands as members of two of the world's most authoritative sustainability disclosure frameworks. The IFRS Sustainability Alliance is a program... Read More

Asian Games Launch "Go Hangzhou", the 2nd Installment in the "Asian Games, Hangzhou Charms" Trilogy

HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 20th August 2023, the Hangzhou Asian Games released the second short film in the "Asian Games, Hangzhou Charms" trilogy, "Asian Games Go Hangzhou". Hangzhou, known as the internet capital of China has undergone a comprehensive urban upgrade in preparation for the Asian Games. The short film demonstrates the development of Hangzhou and co-host cities, from infrastructure and transportation,... Read More

LONGi Achieves Remarkable Milestone: Over 1GW of Solar Modules Shipped to the Middle East Distribution Solar Market

XI'AN, China, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking achievement, LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, has successfully shipped over 1GW of solar modules to the Middle East distribution solar market by the second quarter of 2023. This significant milestone underscores LONGi's commitment to advancing the energy transition in the residential and commercial sectors of the Middle East.... Read More

CHiQ freezes out competition at 2023 Finder Retail Awards

ZHONGSHAN, China, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CHiQ, a rising star in the home appliance industry, has achieved the Highly Commended award for best freezer brand at this year's Finder Retail Awards. To determine the best brands in Australia, Finder surveyed more than 30,000 real shoppers and got them to rate the products they own across a range of scoring metrics. In the freezer brand category, CHiQ received an impressive overall score of 4.5... Read More

LG OFFERS ONE-STOP LAUNDRY SOLUTION WITH NEW SECOND-GEN LG SIGNATURE WASHER-DRYER AT IFA 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is introducing the latest addition to its second-generation LG SIGNATURE lineup, the new Washer-Dryer with Heat Pump, at IFA 2023. Leveraging LG's advanced heat pump technology, the new, space-efficient appliance delivers an effective washing and drying performance, gentle clothing care and an unparalleled one-stop laundry experience.... Read More

CGTN: Youth exchanges reflect the 'comradely, fraternal' China-South Africa friendship

BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a mandarin teacher who used to be a student at the Confucius Institute at Durban University of Technology in South Africa, Sanele Ntuli is a participant and beneficiary of China-South Africa cultural exchanges and cooperation. Studying mandarin at the institute since 2018, he had been to China for a one-year... Read More

Global Times: China, Malaysia opens new chapter amid closer BRI cooperation and heightened exchanges, says Chinese envoy

BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The year 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Malaysia, with next year witnessing the 50th anniversary of establishment of the diplomatic relations between the two countries. Earlier this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reached a consensus on building a community of shared future for... Read More

Sixth BRICS Media Forum Calls for Reinforcing Media Dialogue for Shared Unbiased Future

JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sixth BRICS Media Forum kicked off Saturday here in South Africa, calling for strengthening the voices of developing countries. About 200 deputies from around 100 media outlets, think tanks and international organizations from about 30 countries held discussions under the theme of "BRICS and Africa:... Read More

SS&C Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Iress' Managed Funds Administration Business

WINDSOR, Conn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SS Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire the managed funds administration (MFA) business from Iress, a leading Australian financial services technology company. The MFA business is one of Australia's largest third-party fund registries, with around AUD900 billion in managed assets across over 1,400 funds, four custodians and 69 fund... Read More

StoreConnect Raises $9M in Seed Round with Lead Investor Bellini Capital: "Time to Revolutionize E-Commerce for SMBs"

SYDNEY, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The e-commerce industry has long been divided into two camps: intricate setups demanding external assistance and substantial financial investments, or deceptively simplistic "plug-and-play" options, like a well-known platform that lure businesses with their initial ease but ultimately morph into unreliable "plug-and-pray" solutions. Mikel Lindsaar, the visionary CEO behind StoreConnect, a trailblazing... Read More

Risen Energy's Nanbin 15GW Manufacturing Base Commences Operation, Producing the Hyper-ion HJT Solar Module

NINGBO, China, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Risen Energy ("the Company"), a global leading manufacturer of high-performance solar photovoltaic (PV) products, has announced that the Hyper-ion heterojunction (HJT) solar module produced by the Company's Nanbin 15GW manufacturing base (Phase-1) has rolled off the assembly line. The moment was celebrated with a ceremony attended by Risen Energy's executives and government officials who together... Read More

INX Closes Initial Investment Phase with Republic; Partnership Set to Deepen and Accelerate

TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The INX Digital Company, Inc. (NEO: INXD, INXATS: INX, OTCQB: INXDF) ("INX"), a US-regulated broker-dealer, ATS, and transfer agent (via its wholly owned subsidiaries), announced today the successful closing of the initial investment by OpenDeal Inc. (dba Republic) ("Republic"), pursuant to the Subscription Agreement between INX and Republic dated June 15, 2023. Republic, a global financial firm operating... Read More

EVERISE NAMED AMONG INC.'S TOP 5000 IN AMERICA

PLANTATION, Fla., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Everise, a global leader in transforming customer service for high-growth brands, today announced being ranked among the 2023 Inc. 5000, Inc.'s annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Read More

Xinhua Silk Road: 2023 China-SCO International Logistics Round Table held in Lianyungang to deepen interconnectivity among SCO countries

BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) International Logistics Round Table kicked off on Wednesday in Lianyungang, a port city in east China's Jiangsu Province. Themed on "Strengthening cooperation among SCO countries, co-building the new Eurasian land transport corridor", the three-day roundtable conference, co-hosted by Lianyungang Municipal People's Government and the SCO... Read More

Hong Kong 4th simplest jurisdiction worldwide for doing business. Indonesia and mainland China continue to be most complex APAC countries

LONDON, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TMF Group, a leading provider of compliance and administrative services, has launched the tenth edition of its Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI). The comprehensive report analyses 78 jurisdictions (77 in 2022), which account for 92% of the world's total GDP and 95% of net global FDI flows. It evaluates nearly 300 annually tracked indicators, presenting data on critical aspects in conducting business... Read More

ESR Starts Development on Largest Logistics Park in Japan

HONG KONG, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ESR Group Limited ("ESR" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), APAC's largest real asset manager powered by the New Economy, has begun the construction of ESR Kawanishi Distribution and Techno Park, which will be the largest distribution hub development in Japan spanning a prime land area of 505,281 sqm (152,848 tsubo) and a combined gross floor area... Read More