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3D-printed figurines chased after by athletes at Chengdu Universiade
BEIJING, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: Chinese hurdling star Wu Yanni, who competed at the recent 31st FISU World University Games held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan province, recently received a special birthday present - a 3D printed figurine of herself. The miniaturized model depicted Wu holding a Rongbao, the mascot of the Chengdu Universiade, in one hand and a torch in the other. "This is... Read More
SS&C Blue Prism Named a Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ RPA Leader for Fifth Year Running
WINDSOR, Conn., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SS Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that SS Blue Prism has been recognized as a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2023 Magic Quadrant for Robotic Process Automation (RPA). "We're delighted SS Blue Prism has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Robotic Process Automation for the fifth time in a row," said Bill Stone, Chairman and... Read More
Masdar Marks Roadmap to US$3 billion Green Bond Offering at London Stock Exchange
ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has today marked the successful completion of its first green bond issuance for US$750 million 10-year senior unsecured Notes at London Stock Exchange (LSE). Read More
Ligandal Inc. Appoints Tushar Nuwal as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Business Officer
NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ligandal Inc., an early-stage genetic medicine biotechnology company, announces the appointment of Tushar Nuwal as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Business Officer. Mr. Nuwal brings 20 years of biopharmaceutical experience, including roles at small and large pharmaceutical companies. "We are elated to welcome Tushar to Ligandal. His experience in negotiating multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical... Read More
Revolutionary Technique Offers Hope for Hair Restoration in Individuals of African Descent
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking study published in the Dermatologic Surgery Journal marks a significant turning point in the search for effective hair restoration among individuals of African descent. Titled "Follicular Unit Excision in Patients of African Descent: A Skin-Responsive Technique," this study introduces an innovative approach tailored to this demographics' unique hair and skin characteristics. New Skin-... Read More
Virgin Active To Launch Comarch-Powered Loyalty Program
KRAKÓW, Poland, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Active, one of the world's leading health clubs, chooses Comarch as its new loyalty solution provider. Through the power of the ComarchLoyalty Management platform, Virgin Active hopes to enhance its members' experience, retention and engagement. The launch of the new Virgin Active App and Virgin Active Rewards program looks to make a healthy lifestyle more accessible for members. Virgin... Read More
Cyient Collaborates with Microsoft to Establish 'EnGeneer': A Center of Excellence for Engineering Intelligent Products and Automating Engineering Processes
HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyient, a global Digital, Engineering and Technology solutions company has collaborated with Microsoft to establish the "EnGeneer" Center of Excellence (CoE), using Azure OpenAI Service and Generative AI technologies to drive engineering innovation across industries. The EnGeneer CoE will enhance engineering lifecycle agility by developing platforms and tools that empower engineers with automation... Read More
International body verifies Vedanta Aluminium products as environmentally sustainable
NEW DELHI, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vedanta Aluminium, the largest aluminium producer in India, has announced receiving the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) International verification for its range of products, among the largest in the global aluminium industry. Undergoing a rigorous Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Vedanta's primary aluminium products performed well on the parameters of energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions,... Read More
Acclime appoints Joshua Konechny as new Chief Digital Officer.
HONG KONG, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclime, Asia's leading tech-enabled professional services provider, is proud to announce the appointment of Joshua Konechny as the firm's Chief Digital Officer (CDO). This appointment underscores Acclime's dedication to remaining at the forefront of technological advancements in the corporate services sector. Joshua brings over 25 years of experience in delivering digital technologies to multiple... Read More
CAS Welcomes Early-Career Scientists for the 2023 Future Leaders Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CAS welcomed 35 of the brightest early-career scientists from around the world to kick off the 2023 CAS Future Leaders program. The unique, week-long program will help participants develop a highly valuable set of skills: the ability to lead people, communicate effectively, and present research in an accessible and captivating manner. Read More
OKX Announces Title Sponsorship and Headline Speakers for TOKEN2049 Singapore
SINGAPORE, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX, a leading crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, today announced its title sponsorship of TOKEN2049, Asia's premier Web3 and crypto conference, as well as its slate of headline speakers for the event which takes place in Singapore on 13-14 September. OKX President Hong Fang, Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique, and Global Chief Commercial Officer Lennix Lai will speak at TOKEN2049. Two... Read More
VEGA Idol Asian Tour: Auditions Now Open in Nine Countries
TAIPEI, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from PANews: VEGA Idol, the groundbreaking talent show, is thrilled to announce the official opening of its first season in Asia. With a commitment to showcasing exceptional talent, VEGA Idol offers a platform for aspiring artists to shine and redefine the concept of idols in the region. Featuring a seasoned panel of professional judges, extensive multi-platform promotion, and comprehensive... Read More
ATFX achieving "APAC Best Broker Award"
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the Ultimate Fintech Awards APAC 2023 (UF AWARDS APAC 2023), hosted by the renowned industry expo iFX EXPO's organizer, Ultimate Fintech, came to a successful conclusion. Once again, ATFX demonstrated its outstanding capabilities and secured the following prestigious awards "APAC Best Broker Award". During the award ceremony, the ATFX Thailand team attended, and the award was... Read More
Silks Hotel Group's Sustainable Savors - Elevating Sustainable Development with Taiwan's Revitalized Salt Industry
TAIPEI, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to add some extra flavor to your hotel experiences! As transformation and innovation challenges are faced by traditional industries, the 200-year-old artificial sun-dried salt industry stands resilient. Regent Taipei and Silks Place Tainan, sister hotels of Silks Hotel Group, have united their vision with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, they have partnered with... Read More
Thailand's CKPower won the Asia's most reputable awards for championing sustainable and responsible business practices
SINGAPORE, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized as the "gold standard" in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability practices throughout the region, the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) is one of the most prestigious award recognition programs for organizational efforts in creating a culture of compassion, and integrity and in being socially responsible corporate citizens. Read More
Hikvision redefines smart manufacturing with boosted productivity and visibility
HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision has introduced its AIoT-powered manufacturing solutions to help manufacturers maximize productivity and operating efficiency. When it comes to industrial Internet-of-Things and Industry 4.0 issues, we usually think about the investment in automated equipment as well as the application of software systems such as MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and ERP (Enterprise Resource... Read More
Digital Realty makes gains on data center sustainability in Singapore with new cooling tower initiative
SINGAPORE, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, today announced a new cooling tower initiative at its SIN10 data center that aims to pioneer new levels of water conservation and efficiency in its data centers in Singapore. This initiative is the first-of-its-kind to be implemented in Singapore's data center... Read More
SANY Engineering Vehicles Unveils New Range of Intelligent New Energy Dump Trucks
CHANGSHA, China, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY Engineering Vehicles Business Division, ("SANY Engineering Vehicles") a department of SANY Group ("SANY") focusing on the production of new energy vehicles, has unveiled its entire range of new products, injecting fresh energy into the new energy dump truck sector. The upgraded models aim to provide more intelligent features, higher efficiency, greater power output, lower environmental impact,... Read More
CIFF Shanghai 2023 is Set to Welcome Global Attendees Back to the Exhibition This September
SHANGHAI, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 52nd China International Furniture Fair (Shanghai) ("CIFF Shanghai 2023") is set to take place from 5th to 8th September at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. The event, spanning an impressive 340,000 square meters and featuring 1,500 exhibitors, is primed to welcome global attendees once again.... Read More
New York Times' Best Folding Bikes: DAHON's Mariner D8 Tops the List
SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For over four decades, folding bike pioneer DAHON has always been at the forefront of technological innovation. Its high-quality folding bikes are at the heart and mind of bike riders around the world. To find out which folding bike does it all the best for most commuter riders and utilitarian users, the New York Times has conducted a survey on 13 popular models from 9 manufacturers, with 85+ hours... Read More
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