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Build Smart. Go Elite! GIGABYTE AORUS ELITE graphics cards and motherboards elevate the PC gaming experience to elite levels
TAIPEI, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, its AORUS ELITE series motherboards have long been the go-to choice for PC gamers and enthusiasts seeking exceptional value to elevate their gaming experience to the next level. Expanding on the immense success of the AORUS ELITE products, GIGABYTE now introduces the AORUS ELITE series graphics cards, featuring the same distinguished design concept with class-... Read More
Y China's Feature: How Chengdu Becomes a Melting Pot of Various Cuisines?
BEIJING, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the reputation as a "Paradise of Food", the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu, is trying every effort to fuse different regional cuisines from across the country. Foodies can even find Western delicacies with Chengdu style. As the host city of the 2021 FISU World University Games, Chengdu has been preparing for the grand event with the venues and transportation projects completed recently.... Read More
Turkey and Syria Earthquakes Drive Nearly Half of Economic Losses from Global Catastrophes in First Half of 2023: Aon
LONDON, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today published its Global Catastrophe Recap: First Half (1H) of 2023, revealing a preliminary estimate of $194 billion in economic losses stemming from global natural disasters. Notably, this is above the 1H average of $128 billion for the 21st century, the fifth highest on record and the highest since 2011. Read More
Zendure's SolarFlow Achieves The First TÜV Mark for Balcony Energy Storage Systems
SHENZHEN, China, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendure, a global EnergyTech startup specializing in home energy storage and management, recently announced that their SolarFlow balcony energy storage system had been certified by TÜV Rheinland Greater China. This certification makes SolarFlow the world's first balcony energy storage system to receive the prestigious TÜV Mark certificate. This certification marks SolarFlow's outstanding quality... Read More
Tencent's Weixin Pay Enhances Mobile Payment Experience for Overseas Users Visiting China to Pay Like a Local
SHENZHEN, China, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent is deepening its collaboration with international card organizations including Visa, Discover Global Network (including Diners Club), JCB, and Mastercard in order to further improve overseas users' digital payment experience in China. The move coincides with the full resumption of travel and international business to China and major international events in the country. ... Read More
Advanced Battery Management Software Will Enable Automakers US$18 Billion in Potential Savings in 2030
LONDON, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Battery Management System (BMS) software could save automakers US$18 billion annually in 2030, equivalent to US$76 billion cumulatively from 2024. New research from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research finds that intelligent BMS software can reduce the size of Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries without reducing their range. This reduces the cost to OEMs of manufacturing EVs, helping them... Read More
CDP APPOINTS SHERRY MADERA AS CEO
SINGAPORE, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CDP, the global non-profit that runs the world's environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions, has appointed Sherry Madera as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Madera is currently SVP of Public Policy at Mastercard and Chair of the Future of Sustainable Data Alliance (FoSDA), a... Read More
ADVANCEMENTS IN TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES HIGHLIGHTED AT ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
AMSTERDAM, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2023 covered the breadth of Alzheimer's disease and dementia research, including advancements in treatment, early and accurate diagnosis, and our understanding of risk factors for Alzheimer's and other dementias. AAIC is the premier annual forum for presentation and discussion of the latest Alzheimer's and dementia... Read More
DEAC and DLC attract 30-million-euro investment for data centers and network development in Baltics
RIGA, Latvia, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "The investment from SEB Bank will mainly finance the construction of the new third DEAC data center in Riga, Latvia, which will be one of the most sustainable in the region. It will also go towards the expansion of the DLC data centers in Vilnius, Lithuania and fibre-optic networks," says DEAC and DLC CEO Andris Gailitis. Both companies are carrier-neutral data centers operators of cloud computing... Read More
Infosys: Solid Q1 year on year revenue growth of 4.2% at 20.8% operating margins
BENGALURU, India, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE:INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, delivered $4,617 million in Q1 revenues with year on year growth of 4.2% and sequential growth of 1.0% in constant currency. Large deal TCV for the quarter was at $2.3 billion, with net new of 56.1%. Operating margin for the quarter was stable at 20.8%. ROE improved 180 bps to 32.8%.... Read More
LyondellBasell Recognized as ESG Leader
HOUSTON and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced it received a rating of AA, on a scale of CCC to AAA, in the MSCI ESG Ratings Assessment and is now part of the 'leader' category. The new rating is an improvement from the 'A' status LyondellBasell received last year and is reflective of the actions the company has taken on carbon mitigation and its industry-leading corporate... Read More
Blocto Accelerates Account Abstraction With Launch Of ERC-4337 Compatible Wallet
PARIS, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blocto, a leading cross-chain wallet application and multi-chain Web3 ecosystem, today unveiled its ERC-4337 compatible wallet at the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC), marking a significant milestone in the industry's effort to push the frontiers of account abstraction (AA) innovation. The launch took place at AAvolution: Account Abstraction Village at the heart of EthCC, where Blocto convened... Read More
SayHeart: The AI Powerhouse Decoding Health Complexity
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and SINGAPORE, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SayHeart, an inventive start-up, is set to redefine the healthcare industry with its AI-powered technology that simplifies convoluted health data into comprehensible narratives. Employing Generative AI, SayHeart has devised an algorithm that seamlessly translates medical jargon, health... Read More
PolyU awarded RGC Strategic Topics Grant to address societal needs in mental healthcare
HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has received funding support from the Strategic Topics Grant (STG) 2023/24 of the Research Grants Council (RGC) for a health technology project aimed at promoting a new paradigm shift with creation of an integrated solution to address urgent mental healthcare needs. In Hong Kong, major psychiatric disorders (MPDs), such as major depressive disorder,... Read More
Bitget Targets Middle East as Next Region for Business Expansion
VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitget, top crypto derivatives and copy trading platform, has unveiled its expansion plans into the Middle East region. This will involve hiring 60 new staff members as part of the exchange's overall global scaling strategy, which entails the advancement of crypto penetration and adoption across new audiences.... Read More
ATFX has Ranked among the Top Ten Globally in MT4 Trading Volume for 11 Consecutive Quarters
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, industry-leading media Finance Magnates released its highly anticipated industry report for the first quarter of 2023, focusing on Contracts for Difference (CFD). ATFX ranking in the top 7 globally for its leading MT4 trading volume in Q1 of 2023 is remarkable, as this achievement places ATFX in the global top ten positions for 11 consecutive quarters. It is worth mentioning that... Read More
Euroclear continues to deliver profitable growth and invest in its long-term strategy
BRUSSELS, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2023 Highlights Overall financial performance rose sharply in the first half of 2023 Strong financial performance, with the underlying business performing well and benefitting from its diversified and resilient business model.Substantial growth in operating income to reach EUR 3,107 million (vs EUR 998m in H1 2022), driven by continued business income... Read More
Onfido Awarded Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan for Delivering Superior AI-powered Digital Identity Verification Solutions
SAN ANTONIO, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan recently researched the fraud detection and prevention industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Onfido with the 2023 European Company of the Year Award. Onfido enables consumers worldwide to access services with flawless digital identity verification across a wide range of industries including FS, iGaming, transportation, eCommerce, and telecommunications. Read More
Herbalife Employees and Distributors Spend Over 3,200 Hours Giving Back to Communities Across Asia Pacific During Global Month of Purpose
HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier health and wellness company Herbalife concluded today its Global Month of Purpose across Asia Pacific. Herbalife employees and distributors gave back to their communities by spending over 3,200 hours from April to June, volunteering in a host of activities benefiting people and the environment, in Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan,... Read More
Kuliang story of China-U.S. friendship passed down for generations
FUZHOU, China, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from GLOBAL TIMES ONLINE: Since the 1880s, large batches of foreign expatriates moved to Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian province. Many of them would spend the summer in Kuliang, or what's known as Guling in Mandarin, a popular place for summer vacation located on the outskirts of Fuzhou. There, they built villas, hospitals, tennis courts, swimming pools, postal offices and many other... Read More
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