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Global Times: Sail for horizons: BRI shines a light for Pacific Island Countries' progress

BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guadalcanal often welcomes sudden downpours around noon. However, at times, the sun shines bright, and the sea is calm. A palm-sized crab flips from the rocks into the crystal-clear water, and birds chirp. It seems as if these scattered Pacific islands, like stars in the sky, have remained this way forever, where people accept nature's gifts, or its challenges. When Westerners learned of these islands,... Read More

Hong Leong Bank Celebrates Five Consecutive Years as The Asian Banker's Best SME Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an achievement that highlights its excellence in serving Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia, Hong Leong Bank ("HLB" or "the Bank") has been awarded the title of "Best SME Bank" by The Asian Banker for the fifth year in a row, underscoring the Bank's consistent investment into the success, growth and wellbeing of the SME community.... Read More

Asian Games Launch Legacy Inspired Hangzhou Charms Short Film

HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 16th, 2023, the Hangzhou Asian Games launched "Asian Games In Hangzhou", the final installment of the "Hangzhou Charms" trilogy. The short film, brings to life the long term influence and future legacy of the Asian Games on the host city. The "Asian Games In Hangzhou" short film utilizes the traditional Chinese seal, which has origins that can be traced back 2000-3000 years in... Read More

ALOFT HOTELS MAKES ITS GRAND DEBUT IN SINGAPORE WITH THE OPENING OF ALOFT SINGAPORE NOVENA

SINGAPORE, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the brand's entry into Singapore with the opening of Aloft Singapore Novena, which serves as the largest Aloft hotel in the world. The new hotel brings the brand's vibrant and flexible spaces to the Balestier neighbourhood, one of Singapore's most energetic districts, that offers an eclectic mix of local... Read More

Hyundai Help for Kids hits $12 million fundraising milestone

SYDNEY, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Help for Kids, a charitable program that provides support to Australian children in need and their families, has hit yet another incredible fundraising milestone, passing the $12 million mark. Read More

Xinhua Silk Road: 2023 China (Shenyang) Rowing Development Index released in China's rowing capital

BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2023 China (Shenyang) Rowing Development Index was released Tuesday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, indicating the improving development level of Shenyang's rowing sport and showing the city brand image as the "rowing capital" to the world. In recent years, the rowing event in Shenyang... Read More

Geotab transforms connected transportation in Australia with generative AI, receiving data-driven insights from digital assistant

SYDNEY, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, is taking the data experience in Australia to new heights with its industry-leading capabilities. Today, the company announced the beta launch of Project G, which introduces Generative AI models into its platform, as an analytics digital assistant that can answer questions through a chat interface linked to Geotab Data Connector. Read More

VIVOTEK Enhances Efficiency for Honda Dealer in Japan with License Plate Recognition

TAIPEI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Background Honda Cars, the auto dealer under Honda Japan, has over 2,000 dealership outlets in Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa, offering main services of auto sales, inspection, and maintenance and repair. Surveillance system contracts at some dealership outlets are expiring, and it is necessary to... Read More

JIOS Aerogel® Secures New Investment from MegaChem to Fund its Aerogel and Thermal Blade® Plants

SINGAPORE, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JIOS Aerogel has secured significant investment from MegaChem (Thailand) PCL, "MGT", and MegaChem Limited, "MegaChem", to fund the launch of its plants in Singapore, catering to the growing demand for its technology in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The funding will support JIOS Aerogel's two plants in Southeast Asia: its aerogel production facility and its new Singapore site for fully automated... Read More

Dragon eCommerce and Seeders Partner up to Conquer Digital Marketing in China

SHANGHAI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dragon eCommerce, with over two decades of experience in Asian markets, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Seeders, a renowned online marketing agency from the Netherlands. Together, they are embarking on an exhilarating journey into the promising and dynamic realm of digital marketing and e-commerce in Greater China. Navigating the Maze of Chinese Marketing and E-commerce Fabian... Read More

SECOND DEEP DRILL HOLE INTERCEPTS 1,000 METRES OF MINERALISATION GRADING 2.6% TREO

SYDNEY, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindian Resources Limited (ASX:LIN) ("Lindian" or "the Company") is pleased to advise of the receipt of assay results from KGKDD009, the second of two holes in the Phase 2 depth extension exploration drilling program, and drill hole KGKRCDD083, at the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, Malawi. These Phase 2 deep drill holes demonstrate mineralisation extends below the envelope of the maiden Minerals... Read More

N.China Shanxi Jingle reaps high-quality quinoa industry after decade-plus development

BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Participants of 2023 Quinoa Industry High-quality Development Forum recently held in Jingle County, north China's Shanxi Province have felt on-site the joy of a bumper harvest as well as the high-quality development of quinoa industry. As a demonstration county for quinoa in Shanxi, it is learned that Jingle quinoa has taken more than 60 percent market share in the domestic market in terms of... Read More

CGTN: China committed to 'building a Global South community with a shared future'

BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Havana locals are hopeful the Group of 77 (G77) plus China Summit will be a driving force in closer cooperation between developing countries. "Developing countries need to develop, combat poverty and deal with other issues that affect them," architect Eddy Regueiro told CGTN in the lead-up to the event, which was held on Friday and Saturday in the Cuban capital. "l hope the summit will focus on the ways... Read More

DKSH launches Patient Purpose Day across 10 markets globally, reinforcing commitment to patient-centric healthcare

SINGAPORE, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DKSH Business Unit Healthcare, a leading partner for healthcare companies seeking to grow their business in Asia and beyond, has launched its inaugural Patient Purpose Day across 10 global markets. The annual initiative, set to happen in the month of September in conjunction with World Patient Safety Day, reinforces the company's commitment to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a more meaningful... Read More

Sedgwick launches market leading approach to loss adjusting in Australia

SYDNEY, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has launched a new local capability framework for Australia defining the art and science of loss adjusting. The new skills framework showcases the essential technical and behavioural capabilities required to be a top-performing property loss adjuster. It underpins all colleague learning including a... Read More

Peak Asia Pacific fertility body endorses reform blueprint to create more family friendly societies

ADELAIDE, Australia, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A unique reform blueprint to advance family friendly policies and arrest falling birth rates will be championed across the Asia Pacific by the peak body representing scientists, doctors, nurses and counsellors in assisted reproduction in the region. The Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE)... Read More

Xinhua Silk Road: Harbin red sausages thrive on innovation and digital transformation

BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When camping in northeast China-situated Harbin City, a bite of Harbin red sausage will always remind campers of how the local delicacy overwhelms their taste buds amid constantly improved flavors and innovated services. Boasting a history of over one century, Harbin red sausage is a typical cured and smoked pork... Read More

CGTN: China, Zambia elevate ties to comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership

BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China and Zambia announced their decision on Friday to elevate bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, with both sides hailing their "profound" traditional friendship.  The move came during Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's seven-day state visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Business is high on the agenda, as the African leader covered five... Read More

Eastheath Trading Consolidates Its Inca Oil Nutritional Product Line Under the Brand "ZHEN YOU MEI" for Global Marketing

KAOHSIUNG, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastheath Trading Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to the research and development of high-quality health supplements with the mission of promoting exceptional Taiwanese products on the international stage. Under this commitment, they introduce a brand-new product line known as "ZHEN YOU MEI," focusing on Inca oil nutritional products and newly launched health and nutrition foods. Inca oil, also known as... Read More

Biotropics Malaysia Berhad Unveils Novel Brain Health Ingredient at Vitafoods Asia 2023

BANGKOK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- September 20, 2023, Biotropics Malaysia Berhad, a leading producer of high-quality botanical extracts, is pleased to announce the launch of its novel BioKesum® leaf extract clinically shown to support brain health. BioKesum® leaf extract is sourced from the tropical BioKesum® plant that is endemic to the fauna of Malaysia.... Read More