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Two Years On: Afghan Girls' Call for their Right to Education Rings Out Louder Than Ever
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two years after the de facto authorities took power in Afghanistan and banned girls' access to secondary education, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) – the UN global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises – launches the #AfghanGirlsVoices campaign. Read More
CIIE: Alpaca wool suppliers show more confidence in the market of China
SHANGHAI, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a niche industry in the past, Alpaca products have thrived in Chinese market thanks to the China International Import Expo (CIIE). In 2021, Pacific Alpacas, an alpaca fiber provider from New Zealand, suffered a sales slump at home due to COVID-19 lockdowns and was eager to explore new markets. Considering China's large population and expanding middle-income group, the enterprise's manager Hu Tao set... Read More
Global Times: President Xi's inspections encourage continuous effort in conservation of 'Gold Corn Belt' and advancement of high-end manufacturing
BEIJING, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the Songliao Plain to the banks of the Hailan River, from the shores of Chagan Lake to industrial parks, since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has visited Northeast China's Jilin Province three times for inspection and research. He has gone... Read More
COP28 UAE Presidency to convene world-leading economists in the UAE to drive progress on the reform of international finance
ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The COP28 Presidency has announced that it will convene the Independent High-Level Expert Group (IHLEG) on Climate Finance in the UAE this week to drive progress on steps to reform international finance ahead of COP28. Read More
Global Times: Witness to history: Former US ambassador to China reveals brilliance behind Kissinger's secret mission in 1971 that changed bilateral ties after 22-year hiatus
BEIJING, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent visit of centenarian veteran US diplomat Henry Kissinger to China was warmly welcome by China and has since garnered significant attention from global media outlets. The visit brings to mind Kissinger's secret trip to China in 1971, which caused a sensation worldwide. The Global Times recently reached out former US ambassador to China Winston Lord, who accompanied Kissinger on the secret trip... Read More
LG CEO TO PRESENT COMPANY'S FUTURE MOBILITY VISION AT IAA MOBILITY 2023
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) today announced further details regarding its press conference at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, Germany. Participating in IAA press day for the first time, LG will share key customer insights, present its exciting vision for the future of mobility and demonstrate how it is "Taking... Read More
Save the date! Travel Daily Media announces TD - Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024
BANGKOK, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel Daily Media (TD), Asia's leading travel industry news platform, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024. The prestigious awards ceremony will take place on 9 March 2024, and is set to be bigger, better, and more inspiring than ever before.... Read More
FWD Group marks 10th anniversary with its '10 grants in 10 markets' community initiative
HONG KONG, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FWD Group Holdings Limited ("FWD Group" or "FWD") marked the 10th anniversary since the FWD brand was introduced on August 14, 2013, by announcing its '10 grants in 10 markets' charitable initiative for local communities. In 10 years of operation, FWD has expanded from its beginnings in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR,... Read More
Autel Hosts Partner Summit in Vietnam, Supercharging Diagnostic and EV Charger Success
HAI PHONG, Vietnam, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Autel, a leading manufacturer of EV chargers and diagnostic vehicle repair equipment, successfully held the 2023 Autel APAC Partner Summit for its partners in the Asia Pacific. The summit celebrated partner success for the previous year, hallmarking an important turning point in Autel's history as the company pivots toward EV charging and green energy solutions. "We are ecstatic to bring all... Read More
Aristocrat Gaming Unveils New Range of Gaming Legends at AGE23
SYDNEY, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristocrat Gaming™ will showcase a legendary line-up of games at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) this week in Sydney. Visitors can expect to see 12 game families with 35 game titles providing products for every venue size and type, as well as a significant variety of gaming experiences for players to enjoy. Among the game families on stand are the popular Dollar Storm™ and Cash Express™ Luxury Line™... Read More
Studio Portrait in Your Pocket: vivo Launches V29 with Unique Aura Light, Chic Design and Enhanced Performance
SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo, the global leading technology company for smart phone technology, has unveiled the new V29, its latest flagship-level studio portrait addition to its captivating V series. Equipped with the innovative Aura Light and Smart Color Temperature Adjustment feature, new aesthetic design and powerful performance, V29 is the smartphone for users looking to capture and celebrate every moment of their... Read More
International Youth Day 2023: Angel Yeast Paves Path for Young Employees, Supporting Sustainable Talent Development
YICHANG, China, Aug. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- World's leading yeast manufacturer Angel Yeast (SH600298) is celebrating the 23rd International Youth Day on August 12 with a commitment to providing a leading platform and opportunities for youth development and continually scaling up investments to support the fast and sustainable growth of young employees. The theme of International Youth Day for 2023, "Green Skills For Youth: Towards a... Read More
AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA TO PREMIERE FIRST CAR OF FUTURE PORTFOLIO AT MONTEREY CAR WEEK: THE NEW B95
MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Automobili Pininfarina is set to return to Monterey Car Week this year, with an exceptional presentation of its model range and an exciting look towards its future. Three exquisite vehicles will be on display at a private residence from Thursday 17 August and then at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, on Friday 18 August. Making its world premiere will be the first of a new collection of future... Read More
SLOVENIA IS SAFE AND OPEN FOR TOURISTS
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Slovenia's peak tourist season is in full swing despite the floods last weekend, which hit certain destinations and impacted travel. Nevertheless, most of Slovenia remains fully functional, assuring a pleasant getaway. Destinations and tourism providers are doing their best to offer guests a safe and comfortable stay, and the best travel experience, which Slovenia is known for. While the... Read More
LONGi Receives Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) Approval for Emission Reduction Targets
XI'AN, China, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi, the world leading solar technology company on August 11, 2023 announced that its emission reduction targets were approved by the independent Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). With the approval, LONGi has become one of more than 4600 companies worldwide that have joined the SBTi and set science-based targets. Among them, LONGi is the first Chinese solar photovoltaic company that has... Read More
Amcor announces acquisition of scalable flexible packaging plant in high-growth Indian market
ZURICH, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE:AMCR, ASX:AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Phoenix Flexibles, expanding Amcor's capacity in the high-growth Indian market. Phoenix Flexibles has one plant located in Gujarat, India, and the... Read More
Coinstore, the first choice for the initial launch unveiled in Coinstore Brand Launch Conference 2023
SINGAPORE, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinstore is a world-leading digital asset trading platform that strongly focuses on emerging high-growth markets. Founded in December 2020, our team comprises seasoned financial and blockchain experts from top-tier investment banks, hedge funds, and the world's leading digital asset trading platforms. Since the launch of our spot trading system 1.0 on June 11, 2021, we have served over 500 global... Read More
INAUGURAL ALULA WORLD ARCHAEOLOGY SUMMIT TO TAKE PLACE AT ANCIENT CROSSROADS OF CIVILISATIONS IN NORTH-WEST ARABIA
ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is gathering international leaders from the fields of archaeology, cultural heritage, media, innovation, entrepreneurship and more for the first-of-its-kind AlUla World Archaeology Summit. Read More
International Youth Day 2023: Zoomlion Promotes Green Skills Development among Young Talents, Powering Future Innovative Advancements
CHANGSHA, China, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of International Youth Day on August 12, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion"; 1157.HK) kickstarted an initiative this August by inviting twelve underprivileged university students to a two-week immersive camp at Zoomlion Lugu Industrial Park. This initiative is an extension of Zoomlion's long-standing "Love-Changes-Destiny" social welfare program, aimed to... Read More
China growing into source of consumer goods innovation
BEIJING, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from GLOBAL TIMES ONLINE： New products are an important engine driving China's consumption growth today. This year, a number of new products have been launched in various sectors of the consumption market, including Huawei's P60 smartphone, the Blossoms Collection perfume of Jo Malone, collaboration T-shirts of UNIQLO, as well as new vehicle models by Chinese carmakers BYD, GAC Group and NIO.... Read More
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