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FWD and SCB extend bancassurance partnership in Thailand
BANGKOK, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FWD Life Insurance Public Company Limited ("FWD Thailand") and Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited ("SCB") have extended and enhanced their long-term exclusive bancassurance agreement for a further two years to meet the growing insurance and protection needs of an increasingly affluent and digital Thai population. Read More
OKX Introduces zk-STARK Technology to Proof of Reserves, Monthly Snapshot Shows USD10.4 bln in BTC, ETH and USDT
HONG KONG, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX, the world's second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 technology company, today announced the biggest upgrade to its Proof of Reserves (PoR) yet, introducing zk-STARK zero-knowledge technology which allows users to independently verify exchange solvency and confirm their assets are backed by OKX reserves. The latest PoR report showed USD10.4 billion in Bitcoin, Ethereum... Read More
Wemade secures 100 game line-up for world's No. 1 blockchain gaming platform: WEMIX PLAY
SEOUL, South Korea, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global blockchain game company Wemade has secured 100 games to be onboarded to WEMIX PLAY, the world's no.1 global blockchain gaming platform. Wemade has signed WEMIX PLAY onboarding contracts with game companies from around the world including Korea, North America, the Middle East, Taiwan and Hong Kong. They include collecting RPG "Calypse Chronicle" from Danbi Entertainment, FPS game... Read More
My Guangdong Story | Japanese manager finds a new self in Zhuhai
GUANGZHOU, China, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "When I first came to Zhuhai, I didn't really like this city. I came to China only because my father made me. I couldn't understand him at the time." Akihiro Mishima from Japan told GDToday frankly while filming the micro-documentary series "My Guangdong Story". However, he soon added, "Not until I became a father myself did I realize the reasons for my father's decision. Zhuhai does have a lot... Read More
CGTN:World Data Forum calls for data governance for sustainable development
BEIJING, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations (UN) World Data Forum (WDF) that concluded on Thursday in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, called for better data governance and more cooperation between governments to help create a sustainable future. "Today, in the twenty-first century, data represents what oil represented in the twentieth century – a driver of development and progress," said UN Secretary-General... Read More
Eye Level Awards Top Performers in Global Education at 2023 Franchise Excellence Event
SEOUL, South Korea, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye Level, a leading education brand in South Korea, held the 2023 Eye Level Franchise Excellence Award event to recognize outstanding franchisees from eight countries who demonstrated exceptional performance among over 560 Eye Level learning center operators worldwide. This awards ceremony, which took place in person for the first time in four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, provided... Read More
"Energy Transition Towards a Net Zero World" - 16th Singapore International Energy Week
SINGAPORE, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Energy Market Authority (EMA) unveiled the theme of the 16th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW), "Energy Transition towards a Net Zero World". SIEW 2023 will gather global energy leaders to address the importance of technological innovation, investments and infrastructure, as well as supply chain resiliency as the world progresses towards net zero. The event will examine the financing and... Read More
European Wellness Collaborates with Heidelberg University in Journal Publications of "Synergistic Anti-Ageing Through Senescent Cells Specific Reprogramming"
HEIDELBERG, Germany, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- European Wellness Academy (EWA), an educational arm of European Wellness Biomedical Group (EW Group), has collaborated with Heidelberg University on journal publication. The research project, titled "Synergistic Anti-Ageing Through Senescent Cells Specific Reprogramming' was funded by EWA and has been published in a reputable scientific journal.... Read More
Toshiba Announces the Commencement of Treatment Using Toshiba Heavy Ion Therapy System at the Yonsei University Health System
KAWASAKI, Japan, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Energy Systems Solutions Corporation (hereinafter "Toshiba ESS") is pleased to announce today the commencement of treatment using a heavy ion therapy*1 system supplied by Toshiba ESS in collaboration as a consortium with DK Medical Solutions, for the Yonsei University Health System (hereinafter "YUHS"), one of the leading providers of medical services in Korea. Toshiba ESS has supplied... Read More
28GW TOPCon manufacturing capacity added in Astronergy
HANGZHOU, China, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturing bases of Astronergy saw 28GW n-type TOPCon manufacturing capacity grow on April 27, marking once more enhancement in the company's n-type TOPCon production strength after loading 5GW TOPCon module manufacturing capacity in early April this year. The phase four project of Astronergy Manufacturing Base saw the move-in of 8GW n-type TOPCon cell equipment and 12GW TOPCon module... Read More
SANY Heavy Industry publishes 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
BEIJING, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY Heavy Industry ("SANY", SSE: 600031), a leading global heavy machinery manufacturer, has published the annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, detailing the group's progress and achievements of social responsibility strategy and practice with heightened emphasis on sharing SANY's experience in tackling the climate challenges. Upholding the mission of "Quality Changes the World," SANY... Read More
Theos Cyber Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Impressive Growth, Strategies, Revolutionary Solutions, and Market-leading Position
SAN ANTONIO, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan recently analyzed the cybersecurity industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Theos Cyber Solutions with the 2023 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award. The company consistently delivers competitive-advantage cybersecurity solutions for various organizational scales and needs. It offers cyber consulting and integration, offensive security, and managed... Read More
TOGL and Huawei Cloud Sign MOU for New Internet Experience in Malaysia
SHENZHEN, China, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei Cloud Spark Discovery for Internet Industry was held from April 25 to 28, 2023, where top players in this industry from Asia Pacific were invited to visit Huawei's headquarter and meet experts from Huawei and leading peers in China. In this tour, TOGL, a Malaysian advanced Internet technology company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Huawei Cloud for their future... Read More
Microsoft expands access to cybersecurity skilling for women and girls with Ready4Cybersecurity program
SINGAPORE, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft is initiating new partnerships under its Ready4Cybersecurity program in Asia to improve access to cybersecurity skills and careers for the historically and systemically underrepresented with a focus on young women. Into its second year, Ready4Cybersecurity is committing to skill and certify 100,000 young women and underrepresented youths in cybersecurity by 2025, enhancing opportunities for... Read More
Accumulative shipments of Trina Solar's modules totaled 140GW while 210mm module shipments exceeded 65GW by Q1 2023, ranking first globally
SINGAPORE, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 24 and 26, Trina Solar published its full year 2022 and Q1 2023 financial results, saying it had annual revenue of $12.645 billion (RMB 85.052 billion), an increase of 83.41% on 2021. The company's main businesses, including PV products, PV system and smart energy all registered strong growth. Module shipments continue to power ahead Trina Solar's module shipments in 2022 totaled 43.09GW and... Read More
OrthAlign's 50th Patent Affirms Position as A Global Leader in Surgical Navigation
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OrthAlign® Inc., a global leader in orthopedic surgical navigation technology, continues to expand its IP portfolio, with its 50th patent being issued. OrthAlign pioneered and continues to enhance surgical navigation solutions proven to enable accurate placement of orthopedic implants. "Innovating with the goal of improving patient outcomes is key to the success of OrthAlign," said Eric... Read More
ATLAS RENEWABLE ENERGY SIGNS LARGEST PRIVATE SOLAR PPA IN LATAM
SAO PAULO, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Renewable Energy, a global leader in renewable energy, just signed a power purchase agreement with Albras, the largest primary aluminum producer in Brazil. Under the US dollar contract, Atlas will supply sustainable solar energy to Albras for 21 years, the longest term ever signed in Latin America for a corporate renewable energy PPA. Read More
ExxonMobil, Cyclyx, Sealed Air, and Ahold Delhaize USA demo advanced recycling for plastic waste
SPRING, Texas, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2022, industry leaders ExxonMobil, Cyclyx International, Sealed Air, and Ahold Delhaize USA announced their intention to be the first in the United States to successfully launch a circular food packaging proof of concept leveraging advanced recycling. During a successful demo, plastic waste was collected from grocery stores, diverting it from landfills. Leveraging ExxonMobil's Exxtend™... Read More
ViewSonic ColorPro VP2786-4K Wins TIPA World Award 2023 for Best Professional Photo Monitor
BREA, Calif., April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, announces that its ColorPro VP2786-4K monitor has won the TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) World Award 2023 for Best Professional Photo Monitor. This prestigious award recognizes excellence in the photography and imaging industry, and ViewSonic is proud to be recognized as a significant contributor in this space. The 27" UHD... Read More
NAB Show Recognizes Prime Focus Technologies' CLEAR® and CLEAR® AI with Coveted 2023 Product of the Year Awards
LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NAB Show, the premier media and entertainment industry event, announced Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) as a double winner of the prestigious 2023 Product of the Year Awards. NAB Show Product of the Year Award Winners were selected by a panel of industry experts in 15 categories and announced in a live awards ceremony at NAB Show. The nominated products had to come from companies exhibiting at the... Read More
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