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Make inspiring discoveries with your family in Vietnam's "Pearl Island"
PHU QUOC, Vietnam, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Located off the southwest coast of Vietnam alongside a UNESCO-designated World Biosphere Reserve, the all-suites-and-villas resort is a stone's throw from the water's edge along Long Beach. This summer Regent Phu Quoc is introducing a curated retreat at the pearl island with a number of exclusive privileges that will complement the experience. Luxurious family sanctuaries The artfully-designed... Read More
Ping An Bank Chief Information Officer: Technology Supports Sustainability of Finance
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tang Jiacai, Chief Information Officer of Ping An Bank, a subsidiary of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An" or the "Group", HKEx:2318; SSE:601318), attended the Asia New Vision Forum hosted by Caixin Global, and conducted a sharing on the application of applying technology to support sustainable development on multiple fronts, such as building smart banks, enhancing... Read More
Bioheart (02185.HK) announces clinical result for Iberis-HTN at CIT 2023
SHANGHAI, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bioheart (02185.HK), together with its holding subsidiary Angiocare announces the clinical result for Iberis-HTN at China Interventional Therapeutics 2023. Iberis-HTN is a prospective, multicenter, blinded, randomized controlled trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Iberis® Multi-Electrode Renal Artery Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter System for the treatment of primary hypertension... Read More
Trip.com Group announces RMB 1 billion childcare subsidy for global employees
SHANGHAI, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com Group (9961.HK, TCOM.US) is pleased to announce today a childcare subsidy for its global employees. Employees who have been with the company for three years or more will receive an annual cash bonus of RMB 10,000 for each newborn child every year from the child's first birthday until the child reaches the age of five. The company plans to invest RMB 1 billion as subsidies to support its... Read More
Avaada Group Successfully Closes Historic INR 10,700 Cr ($1.3 billion) Funding Round, Reinforcing its Commitment to Green Energy
MUMBAI, India, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avaada Group, a leading integrated energy platform, has announced the successful closure of INR 10,700 crore ($1.3 billion) funding round, marking a historic moment for the green energy industry in Asia and India's renewable energy sector. This funding round is the largest equity round ever raised by any green energy company in Asia. The funding will be used to bolster Avaada's green hydrogen, green... Read More
MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS OF ASIA PACIFIC'S GEN Z AND MILLENNIALS INTEND TO HOLIDAY CLOSER TO HOME
HONG KONG, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A regional survey by global luxury hospitality leader Marriott International has coined a term to describe a new generation of travelers set to disrupt the industry over the next few years. 'Native Explorers' recognizes a tribe of affluent millennial and Gen Z travelers in Asia Pacific who are bucking the trend by traveling in reverse order to generations before them. While their predecessors may be... Read More
TCL's Sustainability Journey: Advancing Product and Packaging Innovations for a More Environmentally Responsible Future
HONG KONG, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Electronics, a leading consumer electronics brand and the world's top two TV brand, recently launched its 2022 ESG report, detailing the milestones reached on TCL's sustainability journey to date and its vision for the future. The customer-facing part of this journey is the efforts being made to ensure that the products finding their way into the homes of consumers are as eco-conscious as possible.... Read More
D-Link Awarded "Best of Show" at Interop Tokyo 2023
TAIPEI, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link Corporation, a global leader in networking solutions, announced that its DBG Series was honored with the prestigious "Best of Show Award" Grand Prize in the Network Infrastructure (SMB) category at Interop Tokyo 2023, the largest and most influential ICT exhibition in Japan. The award-winning DBG-2000 and DBG-X1000 business gateways offer comprehensive VPN protocols, such as IPSec, PPTP, L2TP, and... Read More
Leaked aspartame opinion misleading, more comprehensive review underway
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reuters today (Thursday) published leaked reports that the World Health Organization's (WHO) sub-agency for cancer research (IARC) intends to classify the common low-calorie sweetener aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic," the same classification IARC applies to using aloe vera and eating pickled vegetables. Reacting to the leaked reports, International Council of Beverages Associations (ICBA) Executive... Read More
COP28 President-Designate calls for holistic ecosystem to drive climate action during London Climate Action Week
LONDON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During London Climate Action Week 2023, COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, traveled to London to collaborate with British stakeholders to develop holistic ecosystems that connect policy, technology, finance, and people. During his visit, he collaborated with the UK Government on polices which enable greater climate investments, he galvanized investors to fund climate technology, and he... Read More
Building Innovation Momentum to Boost Digital and Intelligent Transformation
SHANGHAI, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the day 2 of MWC Shanghai 2023, Liu Kang, president of Huawei Global Carrier Marketing Solution Sales Dept, released "Building Innovation Momentum to Boost Digital and Intelligent Transformation" during MWC 2023 Shanghai. "In the telecommunication industry, operators have always been the leaders and enablers of digital transformation. Operators have not only continuously optimized and accumulated... Read More
GAC Unveils Industry-First Innovations at GAC TECH DAY 2023
GUANGZHOU, China, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GAC Group, China's leading automobile manufacturer with a strong emphasis on innovation, hosted its annual flagship conference GAC TECH DAY 2023 on June 26. Themed "Evolving Technology", the event unveiled several key innovative feats and industry firsts in the field of connectivity, engine, and vehicle technology. The event was attended by over 160 foreign and domestic media outlets and... Read More
Xinhua Silk Road: North China-situated ancient city sees burgeoning cultural tourism invigorated by supply side innovation
BEIJING, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 9th Shanxi Tourism Development Conference held in Datong of north China's Shanxi Province during June 26-28 cast spotlight on how the ancient city turned eyes on innovation to invigorate its cultural tourism sector. Compared with the past, this year's conference prioritized particularly supply side innovation and established platforms for cooperation between cultural tourism service demanders and... Read More
Huawei Will Launch Full Set of Commercial 5.5G Network Equipment in 2024
SHANGHAI, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei announced they will launch a complete set of commercial 5.5G network equipment in 2024 at the 5G Advanced Forum during MWC Shanghai 2023. Huawei's Director and President of ICT Products Solutions Yang Chaobin who made the announcement said the company intends for this launch to mark the beginning of the 5.5G era for the ICT industry. 5G deployment progressed rapidly over the past four years and... Read More
Huawei Advocates Better 5G in Four Areas to Reap Full Digital Dividends
SHANGHAI, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Li Peng, Huawei's Senior Vice President and President of the Carrier BG, today called for further innovation in 5G to create new value and unleash digital dividends during his keynote at MWC Shanghai 2023. He said the industry needs to innovate together to meet increasing digital requirements in both the consumer and industrial markets. Titled Creating New Value with 5G to Unleash Digital Dividends, his... Read More
Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice, Italy, crowned World's Best Hotel 2023 by LA LISTE's inaugural global hotel ranking and go-to guide for discerning travelers
PARIS, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KEY INSIGHTS FROM LA LISTE TOP 1,000 WORLD'S BEST HOTELS 2023 - Legendary Hotel Cipriani emerges clear winner. Unrivalled signifier of international luxury travel, this Venetian sanctuary offers guests generous service without the pomp, and exclusivity within a clubhouse atmosphere for the sophisticated global traveler. The incarnation of la dolce vita we all dream of! Read More
AeroPress, Inc. Introduces its Largest Coffee Maker Yet: the AeroPress XL
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AeroPress, Inc., the maker of the iconic coffee press with more than 45,000 five-star reviews in over 60 countries, announces the official launch of its most widely demanded and largest coffee maker ever: the AeroPress XL. Coffee enthusiasts looking for more uniquely delicious and smooth, grit-free cups of coffee from their AeroPress have gotten their wish granted with the new AeroPress XL. This... Read More
MP-15 TAKASHI MURAKAMI ONLY WATCH SAPPHIRE: A UNIQUE PIECE AND HUBLOT'S FIRST CENTRAL FLYING TOURBILLON
NYON, Switzerland, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The central tourbillon could be interpreted as Hublot's intention to put Haute Horlogerie back in the spotlight. Or, its round case might be seen to resemble a child's drawing of a 12-petalled daisy, tipped with green as a sign of hope. Either way,the strength of the MP-15 Takashi Murakami Only Watch Sapphire lies in the fact that everyone will see it as symbolic of what they value. It will... Read More
IMG Partners with MAGNUS Search & Rescue to Offer Travel Medical Insurance
INDIANAPOLIS, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Medical Group® (IMG®), an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company, has announced a new partnership with MAGNUS International Search Rescue, a comprehensive emergency management and global on-ground search and rescue service provider based in Israel. With more than 30 years of experience serving global travelers, MAGNUS will now offer IMG travel medical... Read More
IFF Pioneers Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials Technology Platform to Deliver Sustainable Biopolymers
OEGSTGEEST, Netherlands, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IFF today announced the launch of its new-to-the-world Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials (DEB) technology for the development of biobased materials at scale. Designed to deliver meaningful sustainability benefits – with performance comparable or superior to fossil-based materials – DEB technology helps to address growing preferences for environmentally-friendly, high-performance biopolymers.... Read More
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