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The Association Gives a Warm Welcome to the Inauguration of Exchange, Clearing, and Crypto Asset Storage Services by Bappebti

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association congratulates the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency (Bappebti/CoFTRA) for establishing the Exchange, Clearing, and Depository Manager of crypto assets in Indonesia. It welcomes progressive steps from CoFTRA in accommodating developments of crypto asset technology in Indonesia. The inauguration of the crypto asset Exchange, Clearing, and Depository is evidence of the... Read More

MONEYME (ASX: MME) achieves record FY23 gross revenue of >$230M exceeding guidance; increases 4Q23 originations to $127M

SYDNEY, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital lender and non-bank challenger MONEYME (ASX: MME) has achieved record annual gross revenue of >$230 million (up >60% from $143 million in FY22), reduced office operating costs to income from 40% to below 25% in FY23, and increased originations to $127 million in the fourth quarter (up from $98mm in 3Q23). As part of its strategy to build a sustainable and profitable business in the current economic... Read More

Revolutionizing Gaming Connectivity: GearUP Joins Hands with Epicsoft Asia for Enhanced Online Gaming Experiences

SINGAPORE, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GearUP, a leader in the gaming solutions space, is thrilled to announce a global partnership with Epicsoft Asia, a leading distributor of PC and console games in North and Southeast Asia, and a subsidiary of GCL Asia. This collaboration seeks to elevate modern PC gaming experiences with vastly improved performance and superior connectivity, enabling gamers across the globe with smoother online gaming... Read More

Huawei OceanStor: First-Ever Storage Product to Get DEKRA Product Carbon Footprint Certificate and DEKRA Seal Certificate

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei OceanStor Dorado All-Flash Storage is the world's first data storage product to get a DEKRA Product Carbon Footprint Certificate for ISO14067 as well as much-valued DEKRA Seal Certificate that can be affixed on the products. DEKRA is one of the world's leading expert organizations in the testing, inspection, and certification sector. This pioneering achievement reflects the green innovations... Read More

1Bstories, Founded By Ex-Googlers, Secures $5.5 Million in Funding to Revolutionize AI Video Creation with Vidiofy

SINGAPORE, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 1Bstories, is a pioneering start-up founded by Anuvrat Rao, along with a team of esteemed ex-Google founding members, collectively having 23 years of experience developing and scaling products internationally, proudly announces its emergence from stealth mode. The company has successfully raised $5.5 million in a recent funding round from Northstar Group and 47 other VCs and angel investors to launch its... Read More

World Leaders to Descend on Singapore for the 10th Milken Institute Asia Summit, Celebrating a Decade of Progress, Action, and Impact

SINGAPORE, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual Milken Institute Asia Summit, taking place from September 13 – 15, will convene regional and global leaders to discuss a wide range of issues and challenges shaping the Asia Pacific region, including enabling greater access to resources and opportunities, capital, and technology by leveraging shared values and goals.... Read More

Navigating Southeast Asia's Developing Trading Markets with Asia's Best Forex Broker, Lirunex

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lirunex's recent crowning as the Best Asia Forex Broker at the Forex Traders Summit Dubai 2023 in May underscores the commodities and trading brokerage's commitment to excellence and its contribution to empowering traders in the dynamic Southeast Asian (SEA) market. As the region's leading brokerage, Lirunex shares insights into SEA's flourishing landscape, bolstered by the region's growing... Read More

Mowilex Wins Second Consecutive Best Managed Companies Award from Deloitte

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paint manufacturer PT Mowilex Indonesia (Mowilex) won a 2023 Best Managed Companies in Indonesia award from Deloitte, marking its second consecutive year as an honouree. The company, which produces premium paints and coatings, was recognized for industry leadership, management quality and economic success. Read More

ANNATURE PARTNERS WITH THOUGHT LEADING ACCOUNTANT AND AWARD WINNING FIRM - STACIE SHAW - PKF NEWCASTLE & SYDNEY

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Annature, an Australian based technology company renowned for its eSigning and Client Verification solution, is proud to announce a new partnership with Stacie Shaw, one of Australia's pre-eminent accounting thought leaders and Partner of award-winning firm PKF Newcastle Sydney. Engaged as a brand ambassador for Annature, Stacie will also provide vital input to help tailor the... Read More

IBM Elects Michael Miebach to its Board of Directors

ARMONK, N.Y., Aug.1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The IBM (NYSE: IBM) board of directors has elected Michael Miebach to the board, effective October 30, 2023. Michael Miebach, 55, is the chief executive officer of Mastercard Incorporated and a member of its board of directors. An innovator and technologist, Mr. Miebach has led Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, since January 2021. Previously Mastercard's chief product... Read More

Chris Thompson Announces Retirement as President and CEO of Brand USA

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, announces the impending retirement of Chris Thompson as President and CEO, effective May 31, 2024. After a successful tenure of leading the organization, Thompson has decided to step down and pursue life beyond work. During his time as President and CEO, Thompson has played a pivotal role in promoting the United States as a... Read More

FDA Clears Numares Health Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test and Core Technology Platform

THE WOODLANDS, Texas and REGENSBURG, Germany, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared a Numares Health test, the AXINON® LDL-p Test System, as a new tool physicians can use to measure lipoproteins for patients at risk for cardiovascular disease. Currently, Numares is the only company in the US selling an FDA-cleared NMR test. The FDA clearance also includes the company's core technology platform, the... Read More

Transforming Personal Trials into Triumphs: Project M.A.T.T.Y. Pioneers AI-Driven Autism and ADHD Support

SINGAPORE, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Project M.A.T.T.Y., the remarkable initiative born out of personal experiences with Autism and ADHD, represents a monumental leap forward in supporting children and families managing these conditions. Co-founded by Dr. Pamela Lim, Nora Lam, and Khong Loon, this platform is a testament to the transformative power of personal trials turned into solutions. Dr. Pamela Lim, a Clinical Psychology Doctor, saw... Read More

PEPSI® ANNOUNCES B.I.G COLLABORATION TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIP HOP AND THE LEGACY OF THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G

PEPSI® ANNOUNCES B.I.G COLLABORATION TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIP HOP AND THE LEGACY OF THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G Read More

"Planet vs. Plastics" - Global Theme for Earth Day 2024

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EARTHDAY.ORG, the global organizer of Earth Day, has announced the global theme for Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics. Planet vs. Plastics unites students, parents, businesses, governments, churches, unions, individuals, and NGOs in an unwavering commitment to call for the end of plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040 and... Read More

Zefr + Meta expand AI-powered Brand Suitability Measurement to the Instagram Feed, Additional Languages

LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Zefr's third-party brand suitability verification solution for Instagram Feed is now available. This AI-powered measurement solution provides marketers with even more transparency into their Meta campaigns, measuring GARM brand safety and suitability across both Instagram and Facebook Feed placements.  Additionally, the verification solution will now be available in more global territories,... Read More

Leaders from FedEx and Petrobras Headline the 2023 SAFe® Summit Nashville August 15 - 18

BOULDER, Colo., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scaled Agile, Inc. has announced the lineup of keynotes and speakers for the 2023 SAFe® Summit Nashville which takes place August 15 - 18, 2023 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. The event represents the world's largest convergence of SAFe professionals and industry thought leaders focused on using SAFe to stay resilient amidst a rapidly-changing world by practicing Agile methods... Read More

SANY Announces 2023 Employee Stock Ownership Plan

BEIJING, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY Group ("SANY") has announced the 2023 employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). This is the fourth consecutive year that SANY has launched the ESOP, which gives employees an opportunity to own shares in the company through the setting up of incentive funds. The 2023 ESOP has set up a fund size of around 590 million yuan (USD 82 million) with a share repurchase price planned at 16.13 yuan per share (USD... Read More

Deforestation rates are dropping in Southeast Asia, but companies still need to ramp up ambition to halt nature-loss and irreversible damage

SINGAPORE, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest Global Forest Report from CDP, the world's largest environmental disclosure platform, shows that a record of 1,043 companies disclosed through CDP's forests questionnaire last year, representing a 300% increase over the past five years, a welcome sign that companies are beginning to recognize and disclose their impact on forests, although only 35 of these companies come from Southeast Asia.... Read More

Amata Corp.'s Smart City Vision Attracts Multinationals to Setup Factories in ASEAN

BANGKOK, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amata Corp., a fast-growing Thai company that has built a network of strategically located, sustainably powered industrial parks in Thailand and Vietnam, has become the entry point of choice for foreign multinationals seeking to expand production into Southeast Asia, a region that boasts a $3.2 billion economy and more than 660 million consumers.... Read More