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CGTN: As the Belt and Road turns 10, high time for China and Europe to talk amid uncertainties
BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Serbia is one of the countries benefiting from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with the century-old steel mill in the northeastern city of Smederevo serving as a prime example. Founded in 1913, the Smederevo Steel Mill once contributed 40 percent of the city's revenue at its peak and was known as the "pride of Serbia." Later, due to intensified market competition and poor operation, the steel mill... Read More
JA Solar Joins the 2023 UNGC Climate Ambition Accelerator (CAA)
BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In October 2023, on the occasion of its third anniversary as an active participator of UNGC, JA Solar formally joined the initiative of 2023 Climate Action Accelerator (CAA) program. Mr. Yang Aiqing, the Rotating President of JA Solar, serving as the ambassador for the CAA initiative, will regularly receive progress reports from UNGC on key milestones. In September 2020, Mr. Jin Baofang, Chairman of the... Read More
Minor Hotels Upgrades to Oracle Cloud to Better Serve its Guests
AUSTIN, Texas and ASIA PACIFIC, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Minor Hotels is upgrading 100 of its properties to Oracle OPERA Hospitality Cloud. By moving to the cloud, the growing hotel owner, manager, and operator will be able to bolster efficiency and unify guest profiles across its global properties. This will help Minor Hotels better understand the unique preferences of its guests so it can better engage and serve them no matter where in... Read More
CHERY 2023 Tech Day - New Platforms, Advanced Intelligence, and Innovative Experiences Paving the Way for Future Mobility
WUHU, China, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 16, the "CHERY 2023 Tech Day" was hosted in Wuhu, China. This event, serving as a significant segment of CHERY'S 2023 International User Eco-co-creation Conference, revolved around the theme "Technology Within Reach." It presented insights and demonstrations on new platforms, advanced intelligence, and innovative experiences, vividly encapsulating CHERY'S commitment to continuous innovation... Read More
FOTON UNVEILED ALL-NEW AUMARK and WONDER, Redefining Urban Transport and Last-Mile Delivery
BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 11, FOTON launched all-new products of AUMARK and WONDER in Changsha, China, targeting both the urban logistics and last-mile logistics markets. As a testament to FOTON's " strategies of dual-carbon strategy and new energy, the two products offer a host of compelling features and advantages. The all-new AUMARK, is based on FOTON's latest "Multi-Energy Shared Platform," enabling the development... Read More
TRADE EXPO INDONESIA 2023 SETS TRANSACTION TARGET USD11 BILLION, AIMS AT BIGGER EXPORT MARKETS, MORE DIVERSIFIED MARKET SEGMENTS
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 38th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2023 – the largest annual trade-show of Indonesian export of products and services has set a new target of transaction value at USD11 billion or 10 percent higher than that of last year, regardless of post-pandemic global economic uncertainties. Mr Didi Sumedi – Director General of Indonesian trade Ministry disclosed that TEI 2023 will reach and event surpass... Read More
Yili's Vice President Yun Zhanyou Elected to the Board of the International Dairy Federation
CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 15, 2023, The International Dairy Federation (IDF) held its Board of Directors election on the eve of the "2023 IDF World Dairy Summit" in Chicago. Dr. Yun Zhanyou, Vice President of Yili Group, has been elected to the Board of IDF. This appointment makes Dr. Yun one of three representatives from global dairy enterprises.... Read More
Why has China achieved remarkable successes in promoting cooperation under Belt and Road Initiative?
BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: China will host the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing from Oct. 17 to 18. It is reported that representatives from over 140 countries and more than 30 international organizations have confirmed their attendance at the event. Despite the turbulent international situation, China has rolled out the red carpet to welcome guests from all... Read More
Berge Bulk unveils the world's most powerful sailing cargo ship
SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Berge Bulk, one the world's leading dry bulk ship owners, launches its Newcastlemax bulker, Berge Olympus, with four retrofitted BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies. The WindWings installation is part of Berge Bulk's ambition to become carbon neutral by 2025 and marks the Berge Olympus as the world's most powerful sailing cargo ship. Read More
Top 5 questions to cover on cybercrime when looking at equity investing
LONDON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's digital age, the threat of cybercrime looms large over businesses and individuals alike. The need for robust cybersecurity solutions has never been more critical as the world becomes increasingly interconnected. To stay ahead of the curve, organisations must take proactive steps to protect their digital assets from malicious attacks. Read More
Deltek Celebrates the 16th Annual MVP Award Winners at Deltek ProjectCon 2023
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, today announced the winners of its annual Most Valuable Project (MVP) Awards at Deltek ProjectCon 2023, the company's yearly user conference. With the MVP Awards, Deltek honors the most innovative among its worldwide customers and partners across nine categories: The Marketing Agency Award recognizes an... Read More
V2 Digital earns the Best Place to Work certification for 2023
SYDNEY, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- V2 Digital, a transformation consultancy firm, has recently been recognised as one of the best places to work in Australia for 2023. During the assessment, V2 Digital achieved outstanding results in a number of areas, and remains committed to using the feedback to continue fostering a culture where all employees can meaningfully contribute and reach their potential. To achieve recognition through the Best... Read More
BlackBerry Announces Innovations in Secure Communications for Governments
WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced new advanced features for BlackBerry SecuSUITE® for Government, the company's secure voice and text communications software. SecuSUITE is used by over twenty governments today to protect them from electronic eavesdropping for unclassified through secret communications. The technology is backed by some of the most stringent security... Read More
Viking® Changes the Way We Create
LAVERGNE, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SVP Worldwide, the parent company of the VIKING® sewing brand, is revolutionizing the world of sewing and embroidery. Their latest machine release, the HUSQVARNA® VIKING® Designer Epic™ 3, is making waves in the market with its exceptional features. The machine has been meticulously crafted with the sewist in mind. Embroider like never before. The new embroidery unit not only has the industry's... Read More
Mars donates 33 million meals to support local communities
LONDON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On World Food Day 2023, Mars Food Nutrition shares progress towards the food and sustainability goals that sit at the heart of its purpose: Better Food Today. A Better World Tomorrow. Read More
Agridence to Spearhead Digital Transformation for RSPO
SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Agridence Pte Ltd ("Agridence"), is proud to announce a landmark achievement to lead the digital transformation for a unified digital infrastructure that will integrate the Certification, Trade and Traceability System (CTTS) as a streamlined end-to-end system for The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ("RSPO") and its stakeholders. This award marks a significant milestone for Agridence, and recognition... Read More
Joining hands with the "Belt and Road" to share the light and travel together in the future
BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Indonesia is the initiator of the "21st Century Maritime Silk Road". China Energy has continuously cultivated in the docking of China's "Belt and Road Initiative" and Indonesia's "Global Marine Fulcrum" concept, which has promoted the win-win cooperation between China and Indonesia, but also valued the cultures of each other, vividly demonstrating the profound connotation of the "community with a shared... Read More
Trust Wallet Announces New Brand Identity in its Largest Update to Elevate Web3 Accessibility Globally
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trust Wallet, a leading multi-chain and self-custody wallet, today announced a refresh of its brand identity that includes a new logo, updated app design and revamped user interface. The moves serve to emphasize its core empowerment to users: Trust Yourself. With this brand evolution, Trust Wallet aims to increase Web3 accessibility to everyday people providing a thoughtfully designed platform that... Read More
World Health Organization Presents Global Action Plan for Neurological Disorders at World Congress of Neurology
MONTREAL, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed its new Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP), a critical blueprint for combating neurological conditions that calls for urgent action from governments and health care organizations around the world. IGAP outlines goals to help governments and national health care organizations direct research and investment in areas with the greatest possible impact on... Read More
VT Markets joins forces with Maserati MSG Racing for Formula E's 10th season
SYDNEY, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maserati MSG Racing and VT Markets announce new partnership in Formula E. Two Giants Unite As Season 10 of the FIA Formula E World Championship fast-approaches, Maserati MSG Racing is proud to announce a multi-year global partnership with VT Markets, a leading online broker in the financial space. Marking one of the... Read More
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