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Western Union: Half of migrants living in Australia say that without being able to send money back home their family would be in poverty

DENVER, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research released today by Western Union has revealed that just over half (51%) of migrants living in Australia believe their friends or family would be in poverty if it wasn't for them sending regular payments back home. The report – The Value of Remittance – looks to shed a light on the real-world impact of remittance payments, finding that 57% of migrants believe that without being able to send... Read More

AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA : THE NEW BATTISTA EDIZIONE NINO FARINA: TRIBUTE TO A RACING LEGEND SET FOR WORLD DYNAMIC DEBUT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED

AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA : THE NEW BATTISTA EDIZIONE NINO FARINA: TRIBUTE TO A RACING LEGEND SET FOR WORLD DYNAMIC DEBUT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED Read More

Western Union: Two-thirds of migrants living in New Zealand state that being able to send money to their family back home gives their life a sense of purpose

DENVER, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --New research released today by Western Union has revealed that 61% of migrants living in New Zealand believe that being able to send money to their friends or family back home, gives their life a sense of purpose. The report – The Value of Remittance – looks to shed a light on the real-world impact of remittance payments, finding that just over a quarter (26%) of migrants believe their friends or family... Read More

GOING BEYOND THE MAINSTREAM: VUSE STREET COVERS DOCUSERIES UNCOVERS THE UNDERGROUND MUSIC AND ART SCENES IN FIVE CITIES AROUND THE WORLD

LONDON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vuse – the world's number one global vape brand* – releases a sneak peek of its Street Covers docuseries, which delves into the unique stories in five cities around the world and celebrates the local talent driving their creative scenes. Read More

Electronic System Design Industry Logs $4 Billion in Revenue in Q1 2023, ESD Alliance Reports

MILPITAS, Calif., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 12% from $3,527.7 million in the first quarter of 2022 to $3,951.1 million in the first quarter of 2023, the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community, announced today in its latest Electronic Design Market Data (EDMD) report. The four-quarter moving average, which compares the most recent four quarters to the prior four, rose 12.7%.  ... Read More

SEMICON West 2023 Opens Tomorrow to Showcase Industry Growth to $1 Trillion, Sustainability and Talent

SAN FRANCISCO, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Critical semiconductor industry topics will take center stage at SEMICON West 2023, opening tomorrow with leading CEOs gathering at the Moscone Center in San Francisco for the latest insights into industry growth opportunities, sustainability, and workforce development. The July 11-13 event, North America's premier exhibition and conference for the microelectronics supply chain, will also feature... Read More

UnionPay International Signs MOU with Cambodia's Central Bank

SHANGHAI, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, UnionPay International (UPI) and the National Bank of Cambodia signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. Both parties agree to promote QR code interoperability to better support the residents of both countries in cross-border mobile payment . With  this collaboration, Cambodian residents can make payments with e-wallets from their home country in UnionPay's global QR... Read More

China Matters' Feature: What Can the University Games Do for Chengdu Culture?

BEIJING, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever seen an opera where the actors perform breathtaking stunts like breathing fire? How are Chengdu's unique arts, like Sichuan Opera, becoming a part of an international athletic event? There's no shortage of operas in China, with Peking Opera being one of the first to come to the minds of many. But in Chengdu, opera is done a little differently. Originating 400 years ago as the fusion of... Read More

Quark Expeditions Announces Sizzling Summer Specials--Up to 30% Off, Plus Solo Deals!

SEATTLE, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, announces hot summer promotions for polar explorers—up to 30% discounts on Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, plus new solo traveler deals. "For those that act fast, this is an incredible opportunity to explore for less with the best team in the polar regions," said Thomas Lennartz, Vice President of Sales for Quark Expeditions. "And for our solo... Read More

Solar Power May Break Through the Electricity Bottleneck as Vietnam is Suffering Its Worst Power Shortage

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to an authoritative media, since May, continuously refreshing temperature records have left Vietnam in a severe power shortage. The prolonged high temperature exacerbates coal shortages, depleted reservoirs, and failure of old power plants. As a result, industrial parks and households are experiencing rolling blackouts and extended power outages. Blackouts make solar power an... Read More

HUAWEI CLOUD Releases Pangu 3.0

DONGGUAN, China, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei is bringing forth new industry opportunities and technological advancements driven by the AI wave. During his keynote speech at Huawei's Developer Conference, Zhang Ping'an, Huawei Executive Director and CEO of HUAWEI CLOUD, unveiled the Pangu Model 3.0 and Ascend AI cloud services. These innovations aim to empower industry customers and partners and unlock the potential of artificial... Read More

Unleash Your Trading Skills: Vantage Hosts Epic Live Trading Competition

PORT VILA, Vanuatu, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning multi-asset broker, Vantage (or "Vantage Markets"), is excited to announce the Vantage Live Trading Competition*,an elite event set to challenge traders with a total prize pool of USD50,000. The competition offers a chance for traders* to showcase their exceptional skills in the world of trading. The competition is set to take place from 1 August to 30 September 2023,... Read More

Corporate boards raise concerning knowledge gaps when it comes to sustainability, new global research finds

CHICAGO, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Though significant progress has been made on boardroom awareness and acceptance of the sustainability agenda, capacity challenges, and a self-declared lack of expertise at the board level has revealed a gap between intentions and prioritization of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda. That is according to a new global survey of board directors published today by Heidrick Struggles... Read More

Hôtel KVL named among Cambodia's Best City Hotels in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2023

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vattanac Group's chic Riverside landmark Hôtel KVL has secured a spot as the seventh-best City Hotel in Cambodia in the esteemed Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia Luxury Awards 2023. Less than one year since opening, Hôtel KVL stands tall among renowned international brands including Rosewood, Raffles, and Aman. This is a remarkable achievement for a newly-opened hotel, the only homegrown... Read More

Thailand Investment Applications Rise 70% to 364.4 Billion Baht in Jan-June on Rising FDI in Electronics, Food Processing, EV, BOI Says

BANGKOK, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) said today that applications for investment promotion in the first half of 2023 increased 70% on year in value to a combined 364.4 billion baht (US$ 10.3 billion), led by foreign direct investments (FDI) which soared 141% as global companies continue to favor Thailand as a manufacturing base in targeted industries including electronics, food processing and... Read More

HOYA Group PENTAX Medical Established Manufacturing, R & D and Service Center in China

TOKYO, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HOYA Group, PENTAX Medical announced an establishment of endoscope manufacturing, R and service center dedicated to China market in Shanghai, China under PENTAX Medical Shanghai Co., Ltd. The manufacturing site is going to produce PENTAX Medical endoscopic solutions for China. A state-of-the-art service center is to enhance customer experience by exceptional customer care and fast resolving of any... Read More

The Independents, the leading global marketing and communications group for luxury and lifestyle brands, acquires CTZAR, an innovative social media marketing and influence agency

PARIS, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CTZAR joins The Independents, the leading international marketing and communications group at the intersection of luxury and lifestyle. Since its establishment in 2017, The Independents has emerged as a major player, uniting best in class agencies and delivering an holistic and comprehensive approach to its clients. Through its long term dedication to strategy, creativity, events, PR, data, and influence,... Read More

Calling Bright Minds in Southeast Asia, Bio Farma and MIT Hacking Medicine is Set to Revolutionize Healthcare with a 4-Day Hackathon

JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio Farma, Indonesia's state-owned Pharmaceutical company, is collaborating with MIT Hacking Medicine to address urgent healthcare challenges in the region by holding the first-ever Bio Farma x MIT Hacking Medicine Hackathon. The 4-day event from August 24 to 27, 2023, in Bali, Indonesia, will have 200 participants consisting of students, startups, and health professionals from G20 countries... Read More

OLIGHT Unveils Revolutionary Pre-activated Proximity Sensor in New Flashlight Model

SHENZHEN, China, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OLIGHT, an innovator and leader in the flashlight industry, has achieved a major breakthrough in flashlight technology with the introduction of their industry-first Pre-activated Proximity Sensor, which is featured in the highly anticipated Warrior Mini 3. Released on July 5, 2023, this cutting-edge feature revolutionizes the user experience and sets a new standard for high-output flashlight... Read More

WEMIX joins Mythos ecosystem's governance committee

SEOUL, South Korea, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading South Korean blockchain gaming company Wemade has announced that its WEMIX foundation has officially joined the Mythos Foundation as a Subcommittee member.  Mythical Games, a US-based Web3 game studio, is the initial supporter of the Mythos Foundation and Mythos and Mythos DAO, whose aim is to... Read More