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Webull's Group President visits Asia-Pacific, affirms commitment to the region
SYDNEY, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthony Denier, the Group President of Webull Corporation ('Webull'), a leading digital investment platform, recently concluded a visit to the Asia-Pacific region. The trip underscored Webull's growth ambitions and ongoing commitment to expanding its footprint in the region. Building on its success in the U.S., Webull entered Hong Kong in 2020, followed by expansions into Singapore and Australia in 2022. In... Read More
Premia launches HKEx listed FTSE TWSE Taiwan 50 ETF designed for tax and cost efficiency
HONG KONG, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Premia Partners, the leading homegrown ETF provider from Hong Kong, announces listing of Premia FTSE TWSE Taiwan 50 ETF (the ETF) on Oct 9th on HKEx. With total expense ratio of 0.28% p.a. only, the physical replicated ETF covers a diversified basket of 50 leading listed companies on Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE), representative of the impressive economic growth and market opportunities in Taiwan.... Read More
Archistar Secures Contract with the City of Austin for Groundbreaking AI-Powered Automated Building Permit Assessment Platform
SYDNEY, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Austin has entered into a landmark contract with Archistar for the deployment of its innovative automated building permit assessment software. This 5-year contract represents a significant step forward in leveraging AI to streamline the city's building permit assessment processes. Archistar, an industry leader in AI-driven property and planning solutions, has been at the forefront of digitizing... Read More
High tech specs and adapted World Cup pitch sensors awarded share of £1.5m as finalists in Longitude Prize on Dementia
LONDON, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- State of the art AI glasses to help people with dementia navigate their environment and a smartwatch that learns daily routines are among five groundbreaking technologies awarded £300,000 as a finalist in the £4.4m Longitude Prize on Dementia. It is rewarding the creation of new assistive technologies that use AI to transform how people live with dementia after a diagnosis so that they can maintain their... Read More
ComplianceQuest Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Better Business Decisions, Intelligent Automation, Generative Assistance and Proactive Approach through Predictive AI with Its Digital Quality+ Platform
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan recently assessed the quality AI market and based on its findings, recognizes ComplianceQuest with the 2024 Global Product Leadership Award. The company provides real applied AI for quality, going beyond basic AI and including hyper-automation, intelligent analytics, generative and conversational AI, and other core AI features that enhance human capabilities. This enables users to... Read More
HTX Wraps Up 11th Anniversary Celebration with Global Festivities and $10+ Million Rewards
SINGAPORE, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In September 2013, one of the early cryptocurrency exchanges, HTX, was founded, undertaking a remarkable journey in the evolving world of blockchain and digital assets. Over the past 11 years, the platform has remained at the forefront of the dynamic sector through continuous innovation, partnering with worldwide users to navigate market fluctuations.... Read More
Over 5,000 Players Participate in Historic Volleyball Festival at KISS, Set Guinness World Record
BHUBANESWAR, India, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest volleyball tournament, featuring over 5,000 players, was inaugurated at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar, India on 4th October 2024 by the President of International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Dr. Ary S Graça. The festival has entered the Guinness World Records for the largest volleyball tournament. Organised in collaboration with KIIT, KISS, and... Read More
Seegene and Werfen Finalize Partnership Agreement on Technology-Sharing Initiative
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seegene Inc., a leading South Korean company providing a total solution for PCR molecular diagnostics, announced today the finalization of a partnership agreement with Werfen, a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics, on the technology-sharing initiative. Under the agreement, Seegene and Werfen will set up a NewCo in Spain, Werfen-Seegene, upon the conclusion of mandatory government... Read More
Trustwave Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Consolidating the Security Stack, Enhancing Cyber Resilience, and Securing a Market Leadership Position
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan assessed the managed security services market and based on its analysis recognizes Trustwave with the 2024 Americas Company of the Year Award. The company provides managed security services for customers across 96 countries and has been growing at a rate of more than double the market average for the last three years, which placed it among the industry leaders in the 2024 Americas MSS... Read More
Moomoo Launches Inaugural Global Paper Trading Challenge Powered by Nasdaq TotalView®
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global investment and trading platform moomoo announced that it will launch its inaugural Global Paper Trading Challenge on October 14th, welcoming challengers from the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and Hong Kong SAR to trade US stocks and ETFs risk-free. Themed "Learn. Trade. Win.", the five-week Challenge is designed to boost investors' knowledge, skills and... Read More
New Waters Discovery Core Rheometer Brings the Power of Rheology to Routine Quality Control Testing
DETROIT, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Battery Show -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today introduced the TA Instruments™ Discovery Core Rheometer, a streamlined, modern rheometer designed for routine manufacturing quality control and assurance laboratories. The new analyzer can handle multiple material types such as battery slurries, printing inks, food, and personal care products and it features an easy-to-use touchscreen interface with... Read More
Nearmap Elevates Location Intelligence with New Generation of AI-derived Insights
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearmap, a global leader of location intelligence, has released its latest version of AI, Generation 6 (Gen 6), which empowers customers across multiple industries to make smarter, more informed decisions with 130+ AI-derived, location-based detections and scores. As the only full-stack SaaS provider of location intelligence, Nearmap provides its customers with the imagery, AI-derived insights, and... Read More
Pierre Fabre Laboratories and Scorpion Therapeutics Announce First Patient Dosed in Phase I/II Clinical Trial of PFL-241/STX-241, a Mutant-Selective Inhibitor Intended To Treat Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
CASTRES, France and BOSTON, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pierre Fabre Laboratories, a global player in oncology, and Scorpion Therapeutics, Inc. ("Scorpion"), a pioneering clinical-stage oncology company dedicated to transforming the lives of cancer patients by redefining the frontier of precision medicine, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase I/II, first-in-human dose-escalation, dose-optimization and dose-... Read More
HR Path Acquires IN-RGY, Expanding Global Reach and Strengthening Canadian Market Presence
PARIS, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HR Path, a global leader in HR consulting, has announced the acquisition of IN-RGY, a renowned HR consulting firm specializing in HR digital transformation. This strategic acquisition further solidifies HR Path's position as a leader in HR transformations and expands its global reach. IN-RGY, with its strong presence in the Canadian market, has established itself as a leader in delivering quality HR... Read More
Healgen Scientific Receives FDA De Novo Marketing Authorization for At-Home COVID-19 and Influenza Test
HOUSTON, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healgen Scientific LLC, a leading innovator in diagnostic solutions, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted De Novo marketing authorization for Healgen Rapid Check® COVID-19/Flu A Antigen Test for over-the-counter (OTC) use. Click here for FDA Release. The FDA's De Novo pathway is designed for medical devices that do not have legally marketed comparison device and is a unique... Read More
ST Engineering iDirect makes Intuition available for Customer Testing and Adoption Planning
HERNDON, Va., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, today announced the availability of Intuition, its next-generation, cloud-native, software-defined ground system designed for multi-orbit environments, for customer testing and adoption. Intuition is engineered to revolutionize how satellite networks are deployed, how connectivity services are delivered, and how satellite operators... Read More
HHTD 2024 Unveils Two Reference Design EVs, Extending Range Of Electro-Mobility To Midi Bus, LMUV
TAIPEI, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hon Hai Technology Group ("Foxconn") (TWSE: 2317), the world's largest technology manufacturer and service provider, announced two, new reference electric vehicles at the fifth annual Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD), extending its automotive range with the MODEL D, a lifestyle multipurpose utility vehicle, and the MODEL U, a midi-sized electric bus. At the same time, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, the publicly-... Read More
Vantage Markets joins Skyline Guide 2024's Top 20 brokers - The Forex Industry's Michelin Guide
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Markets is honoured to announce its inclusion in the Top 20 Selected Brokers list by the prestigious Skyline Guide 2024, often referred to as the "Michelin Guide" for the forex industry. This recognition highlights Vantage Markets' continued commitment to providing traders with a trusted, innovative, and seamless trading experience.... Read More
Binance Launches Largest Trading Event 'Traders League' With $10 Million Prize Pool
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem trusted by over 230 million users worldwide, is thrilled to announce the kickoff of Binance Traders League today. Binance has committed its highest-ever total rolling prize pool of over $10 million in crypto rewards, making Traders League the signature event for the crypto trading community. Read More
MAH: Pioneering Eco-Friendly Backpack Design with New Recycled Collection
HONG KONG, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global leading bag and accessories brand – MAH. It has not only won the favor of consumers with its exquisite craftsmanship, unique designs, and relentless pursuit of quality, but has also made remarkable strides in the field of sustainable development. Recently, MAH announced an innovative initiative by officially launching a new series of recycled tire products. This move not only demonstrates the... Read More
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