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Higer Unveils 3 Pure Electric Buses at Busworld 2023
BRUSSELS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the biennial Busworld exhibition in Brussels, Belgium, (October 7-12, 2023), Higer, a leading Chinese bus enterprise, proudly showcases three pure electric bus models. This globally significant event, which sets trends for the future of the bus industry, attracts renowned manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. The highlight of the Higer exhibit is the grand unveiling of the Fencer F1 Integral EV, a... Read More
Global Education Holdings Acquires Paris-based Applied Management School EMA
LONDON, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Education Holdings (GEDU), a UK based educational group, announced the acquisition of the École de Management Appliqué (EMA). EMA is a Paris-based school of Applied Management with specialisations in Law, Economics and Arts. With EMA under its umbrella, GEDU is poised to offer a broader spectrum of high-quality educational programs and services to a wider audience. This strategic move exemplifies... Read More
Premium Zero Emission Sub brand of Higer-FENCER and Fencer f1 Integral EV unveiled at Bus World Brussels 2023
BRUSSELS, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Higer, as one of the world's largest bus manufacturers, has fully engaged the journey of the green transformation. So far, nearly 70000 new energy vehicles running globally, reducing carbon emissions 8 million tons per year, by contributing technology and product solution to make the world greener. In order to hold... Read More
Yutong Bus Picks Up Prestigious Award at Busworld Europe 2023
BRUSSELS, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yutong Bus ("Yutong", SHA: 600066), a leading global manufacturer of electric buses, makes a splash at the recent Busworld Europe 2023 event in Brussels, showcasing four state-of-the-art electric bus models along with its latest YEA technology. Highlighting its commitment to ecological sustainability, Yutong is also honored with the prestigious Busworld Design and Ecology Award. Yutong's display... Read More
Innovative Insurance Program Bolsters Climate Resilience for Himalayan Communities
NEW DELHI and KATHMANDU, Nepal, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a ground-breaking initiative to address the growing climate challenges faced by vulnerable communities in Asia, The Rockefeller Foundation has announced a new collaboration with Nepal Economic Forum (NEF) and their industry partner Himalayan Everest Insurance, which is designed to provide essential financial tools to protect communities from the economic impacts of climate change. Read More
Dahua Joins United Nations Global Compact Initiative to Promote Global Sustainable Development
HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, successfully joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative together with thousands of companies around the world, demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible business action in support of broader societal goals. The United Nations Global Compact is a voluntary leadership... Read More
Gallup Partners with Radiant Foundation on New Global Report on Spirituality as a Tool to Support Mental Health
LONDON, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve World Mental Health Day, Radiant Foundation's Faith Media Initiative partnered with Gallup to launch Faith and Wellness: The Worldwide Connection Between Spirituality Wellbeing report (linked here), a meta-analysis of academic and Gallup global data that uncovers ways in which spirituality can help address the global mental health crisis. An analysis of World Poll data over ten years, over... Read More
Chula Joins the Move for Economic Advancement with Thai Soft Power through Research and Innovations
BANGKOK, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chula Marketing professor draws attention to Chula's readiness to drive research and social innovation to create the leaders of the future and drive Thai soft power to the global society. Thai soft power is trending at the moment. This trend helped revive the Thai economy and tourism after the great slump of the... Read More
ATFX Chairman Joe Li was invited to deliver an opening speech in the 5th "Derivatives Challenge John Hull Award"
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, ATFX once again found itself in the financial spotlight, garnering attention from both the industry and global investors with the allure of its brand and reputation. Invited guests including Joe Li, Chairman of ATFX and Wei Qiang Zhang, Managing Director of ATFX UK, participated in the opening ceremony of the 5th "Derivatives Challenge John Hull Award" held at the Mexican Stock... Read More
Flexxon adds new dimension to security storage devices with Xsign - a physical security key designed to uphold data integrity and privacy
SINGAPORE, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardware cybersecurity pioneer and industrial NAND storage specialist, Flexxon, today announced the launch of its latest security product, Xsign. Now available globally, the Xsign provides enhanced security through an innovative approach to unlocking sensitive data reserved only for authorized personnel. With the use of the Xsign hardware security key, organisations will be provided with a tailored... Read More
TAQA announced the divestiture of its stake in Air Liquide Arabia ("ALAR")
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Industrialization and Energy Services Company ("TAQA") announced today the completion of the sale of its stake in Air Liquide Arabia Limited Company ("ALAR"), with proceeds exceeding SAR 600 million. "This transaction is in line with TAQA's strategy to rationalize our non-core portfolio and divest investments that are not in line with our growth plan, the proceeds will enable us to... Read More
Chula Endorses Cultural Capital Development Model Paving the Way for Cultural Tourism
BANGKOK, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Textiles are a part of the cultural artifacts that reflect the identity and heritage that various ethnic groups passed down from generation to generation, but have now become nothing but souvenir items or garments worn on special occasions. Read More
Unveiling Luxury at its Finest: 'Banyan Tree Residences Creston Hill,' Nestled Near Khao Yai National Park, Thailand's UNESCO World Heritage Site
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Banyan Tree, the premier hospitality group, has partnered with Thai developer Creston Holding Ltd. to unveil the Banyan Tree Residences Creston Hill. Located near the UNESCO-listed Khao Yai National Park, this THB 17 billion venture is situated within a 226-rai site with a 30-rai lake featuring luxury pool villas and freehold condominiums, redefining luxury living in Thailand. Mr. Ho... Read More
MOCCAE and Tadweer Sign MoU to Launch Global Initiative to Decarbonize Waste Management and the Circular Economy Platform
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the Year of Sustainability and UAE's preparations for hosting the Conference of the Parties COP28, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and Tadweer (Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch 'Waste to Zero', a global initiative to mobilize and advance waste decarbonization efforts, and to establish a circular economy... Read More
Over 1,100 exhibitors commit to attend 2024 China Association of Clinical Laboratory Practice Expo (CACLP) and China IVD Supply Chain Expo (CISCE)
CHONGQING, China, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a remarkable start with more than 1,100 exhibitors already registered, CACLP CISCE 2024 are set to take center stage to present the latest achievements within the in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) industry. As one of the most welcomed host cities, Chongqing, strategically positioned as a gateway to China's west, adds to the allure of the premier event. What's more noteworthy is that, starting from... Read More
Over 50 advanced manufacturing innovations to launch at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2023
SINGAPORE, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth edition of Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) will be the launchpad for over 50 new-to-market and new-to-region products and solutions set to transform the region's advanced manufacturing sector. Read More
GENERATION & OECD REPORT - WORKERS OVER AGE 45 REPRESENT A LARGE AND GROWING PART OF THE WORKFORCE AND A TALENT OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYERS NAVIGATING THE TRANSITION TO A MORE DIGITAL AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from Generation, the global employment non-profit, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), reveals employers need to radically rethink how they approach midcareer and older talent. Read More
Appian raises US$2.06 billion for Fund III, more than doubling AUM
LONDON, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian Capital Advisory LLP ("Appian" or the "Company"), the investment advisor to long-term value focused private capital funds that invest solely in mining and mining related companies, announces the final close of its third fund ("Fund III"). Fund III was heavily oversubscribed despite difficult fundraising conditions for the private equity sector, raising its hard cap to US$2.06 billion following strong... Read More
OCI Global Announces VP Investor Relations & Communications
LONDON and AMSTERDAM, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OCI Global (Euronext: OCI) today announced the appointment of Sarah Rajani as Vice President, Global Investor Relations and Communications, reporting to Group Chief Financial Officer Hassan Badrawi. Ms. Rajani succeeds Hans Zayed who will assume a new role in the Company following a brief period of transition, and after a ten year tenure in Investor Relations. Ms. Rajani brings over 25 years... Read More
TerraPay Named to the 2023 CB Insights' Fintech 100 List - recognized for achievements in Cross-Border Payments
NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CB Insights today named TerraPay to its sixth-annual Fintech 100 ranking (previously the Fintech 250) - showcasing the 100 most promising private fintech companies of 2023. "Representing 24 different countries across the globe, this year's Fintech 100 is shaping the future of real-time payments, spend management automation, embedded finance, and more," said Chris Bendtsen, Lead Fintech Analyst, CB... Read More
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