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"Upgrade Fun Together": Creality Celebrates a Successful 2023 Brand Carnival and Autumn Product Launch in Germany
MUNICH, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Creality, a global leader in 3D printing solutions, proudly announces the triumphant conclusion of its 2023 brand carnival and autumn product launch, "Upgrade Fun Together," held at the prestigious Allianz Arena, Germany, the home stadium of FC Bayern Munich on September 14, 2023. This event marked a significant milestone for Creality, showcasing its ongoing commitment to innovation and creativity in the... Read More
The 2nd Vocational Skills Competition of the People's Republic of China Opens in Tianjin
TIANJIN, China, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Second Vocational Skills Competition of the People's Republic of China opened in Tianjin on September 16. The theme of this year's competition is "Skills making talents, Repatriation with skills". A total of 4045 participants from 36 delegations across the country took part in the competition for 109 project medals. Competitors such as 58-year-old "experienced masters", 16-year-old "beginning... Read More
COP28 UAE President-Designate commits to put health at the center of climate discussions
NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber has vowed that COP28 will drive international action on climate and health, with the first-ever Health Day and climate-health ministerial at a COP acting as a ground-breaking opportunity to determine steps towards equitable, climate-resilient health systems and mobilize vital investment in the sector. Speaking against the backdrop of the United Nations... Read More
2023 ESG Global Leaders Conference Ended Successfully!
SHANGHAI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2023 ESG Global Leaders Conference was held from September 13 to 15, with the theme of "Sustainable Economic Growth, Social Development, and Environmental Protection". The Conference was hosted by Sina Finance and CITIC Press Group, cohosted by LaoFengXiang, and specially supported by Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization and Shanghai Huangpu District People's Government. Read More
CTA Announces Technology as New Human Security Pillar
NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® today announced technology as a new eighth pillar of the Human Security for All (HS4A) campaign. The announcement took place at an event on the United Nations Main Campus, co-hosted by CTA, World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) and the UN Trust Fund for Human Security during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. "Technology is making our world a... Read More
Latest Blood Cancer Treatment Updates Presented at Annual NCCN Event During Blood Cancer Awareness Month
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) 2023 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies™ returns to San Francisco this week, for the first time since 2019. The meeting features insights from world-renowned experts on providing optimal, evidence-based treatment for various blood cancers, plus best practices for protecting vulnerable populations in a changing healthcare landscape. Read More
CJ 4DPLEX and Marcus Theatres® Extend Partnership With Marcus's First-Ever ScreenX Location
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, and Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) and the fourth largest exhibitor in the U.S., announced today they have opened the first-ever ScreenX auditorium in the State of Wisconsin. The new immersive, 270-degree panoramic ScreenX theatre is open at the Marcus Ridge Cinema in New... Read More
Aon Joins International Emissions Trading Association as First Member with Risk Capital Capabilities
LONDON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced it has joined the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) as the first member with risk capital capabilities. IETA is a non-profit organization that seeks to establish an international framework for trading in greenhouse gas emission reductions while balancing economic efficiency with environmental integrity and... Read More
GLOBAL TOURISM LEADERS AND SECTOR EXPERTS UNITE IN SAUDI ARABIA TO CELEBRATE WORLD TOURISM DAY 2023
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from across the global tourism sector are set to unite in Riyadh for this year's UNWTO World Tourism Day (WTD), which will be celebrated from 27th - 28th September. Through a range of impactful events, global ministers, industry leaders and experts will highlight the power of tourism and explore avenues for collaboration to foster growth of the sector, placing people, the planet and... Read More
The House of Suntory Launches Limited-Edition Hibiki 21-Year-Old Whisky and Hibiki Japanese Harmony Bottle Design in Honor of Centennial Anniversary
NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As 2023 marks a momentous year for the House of Suntory, the founding House of Japanese whisky is thrilled to reveal the long-awaited centennial release of Hibiki 21-Year-Old and a limited-edition bottle design of Hibiki Japanese Harmony that honors the four seasons and is a nod to the past, present, and future. The two limited releases mark the latest centennial whisky offerings from the House of... Read More
Overview of Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications
CHONGQING, China, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CQUPT), one of the key post and telecommunications universities established by the government, is a teaching and research university jointly built by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China and the Chongqing Municipal People's Government, a first-class discipline construction university in... Read More
Canton Biologics Completes Over 300 Million Yuan Series C Financing, Led by SDIC Venture Capital
GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 13th, Canton Biologics Co., Ltd. announced that it had recently completed a Series C financing round exceeding 300 million yuan. This round of financing was led by SDIC Venture Capital, with participation from Guangdong Technology Financial Group, Taipu Life Science Investment, and Chnin Financial. The funds raised in this round will be channeled towards advancing the company's R Read More
CyberPeace wraps up its inaugural Global CyberPeace Summit in collaboration with Civil 20, G20 India
NEW DELHI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberPeace, in collaboration with the Civil 20, G20 India, with United Service Institution of India as it's knowledge partner concluded its inaugural CyberPeace Summit on September 1, 2023, at New Delhi, with Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Center (NCIIPC), Computer Emergency Response Team-India (CERT-In); Tech and... Read More
G-P Recognized with 36 Leader Badges in G2's 2023 Fall Report
BOSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REMOTE FIRST COMPANY, G-P (Globalization Partners), the pioneer and recognized leader in the global employment industry, known for setting the standard in global employment compliance, today announced it was awarded 36 leader badges in G2's 2023 Fall Report, including Global Employment Platform Leader, Employer of Record Leader, Contractor Management Leader and HR Compliance Leader, among others. Read More
UnionPay International Brings Borderless Payment Experience to Global Cardholders
HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay International ("UPI" or "the Company") has announced that 170 international wallets can now be directly used at merchants that accept UnionPay in China, offering a truly borderless payment experience for global cardholders. This brand new change brought by UPI's rapid expansion of its cross-border business massively enhances the payment experience for global travelers in China's mainland. Read More
TWF Urges Breaking Gender Zero-sum Thinking Promote Gender Equality to Sustain HK's Competitiveness
HONG KONG, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As we move into the post-pandemic era, the world is facing new challenges and competition for talent across industries. To maintain its competitiveness, Hong Kong must prioritise and showcase its diversity and innovation, recognising the crucial role that gender equality plays in this regard. In view of this, The Women's Foundation (TWF) launched its #BreakZeroSum video campaign today, emphasising the... Read More
Global Times: China's medical assistance boosts healthcare development in South Pacific region
BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "For this surgery, we have prepared for more than half a year," Xiao Yuehai told the Global Times when talking about the first laparoscopic surgery carried out in Solomon Islands. Xiao is an urologist from the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University (AHGMU) and a member of the second group of Chinese medical workers dispatched to the Solomon Islands. "We reused the laparoscope machines and... Read More
Global Times: Friendship, affection in full bloom: Language, culture exchanges build bridge between China, PICs
BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "I like watching the Chinese reality show Running Man, I like Chinese actress Dilraba and Chinese hot-pot…" Joanne Cilia Vosalevu, a 23-year-old Fijian woman told the Global Times at the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, where she started her year-long Chinese language study journey on August 16. As a student from the University of the South Pacific (USP) majoring in IT and business... Read More
Odisha leaps on to the global floor through KIIT & KISS contingent of 14 at Asian Games 2023
BHUBANESWAR, India, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A contingent of 14 exceptional students hailing from the prestigious institutions of KIIT and KISS in Bhubaneswar, India, are poised to represent the nation at the highly anticipated Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. From September 23 to October 8, these gifted athletes will captivate the global stage with their exceptional talents. Notably, KIIT KISS takes immense pride in being the... Read More
Global Times: Xi's footsteps in South Pacific region bear rich fruit of sustainable development
BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a Fijian proverb goes, "A bud will give birth to millions of fruit." In November 2014, while holding a group meeting with leaders of Pacific Island Countries (PICs) in Fiji, Chinese President Xi Jinping quoted this saying. China's exchanges and cooperation with the South Pacific region have borne fruits as diverse as the leader' footprints, greatly benefiting local people. The South Pacific region... Read More
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