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Hyundai Motor and Toyota Motor Corporation to Jointly Host 'Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival' in Korea
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation, announced today the brands will host a unique motorsport event, the 'Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival' to be held on October 27, 2024 at the Everland Speedway in Yong-in, South Korea. Read More
Tata Communications Joins Forces with Palo Alto Networks to Enhance Enterprise Cyber Resilience
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Communications today announced a collaboration with Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to global enterprises. Read More
Pop culture meets a sense of wellbeing: inspiring ToyTrends for Spielwarenmesse 2025
NUREMBERG, Germany, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From 28 January to 1 February 2025, Nuremberg will again become the centre of the global toy sector. The international TrendCommittee, together with the Spielwarenmesse team, has identified two ToyTrends for the coming year: 'Anime Friends' and 'Healthy Heroes'. Relevant product examples will inspire trade visitors at their prominent position in Eingang Mitte, the central entrance. The... Read More
Trends in Focus: Ben Zhou Highlights Compliance, Growth, and AI in Crypto
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit, shared his candid views on crypto compliance, sensible AI deployments, and new growth drivers at TOKEN2049. Sharing the main stage with panelists from other leading exchanges, Ben addressed the growing pains of mainstreaming exchanges, and how they are adapting to meet increasing regulatory requirements at the annual premier crypto event, attended by over 30,000... Read More
Travel Rule at Scale: VerifyVASP Achieves 10M Verifications Worth $200B
SINGAPORE, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VerifyVASP, a leader in virtual asset compliance solutions, has reached significant milestones in Travel Rule implementation: $200 billion of verified transfers processed across 10 million successful verifications since its inception in 2022. The Travel Rule is an AML/CFT regulatory requirement mandating that financial institutions and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) share and verify certain user... Read More
7 Highlights Unveiled for the Upcoming Hongqiao International Economic Forum
SHANGHAI, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 7th Hongqiao International Economic Forum (HQF) will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 5th to 10th. Themed "High-Standard Opening up for Universally Beneficial and Inclusive Economic Globalization", the forum will feature discussions on building an open global economy and a community with a shared future for mankind, inviting globally renowned leaders in... Read More
Living Soils, an international priority: The World Living Soils Forum opens its doors in LUMA Arles
PARIS, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To have an impact, accelerate, and join forces for the preservation and regeneration of soils. This is the ambition of the second edition of the World Living Soils Forum, on October 8 and 9 at LUMA Arles. Created in 2022 by Moët Hennessy, this international event brings together all actors committed to soil regeneration for two days of conferences, round tables, meetings, and workshops to act collectively... Read More
CNN explores the nightlife trends, subcultures, and culinary delights of neon-lit Tokyo 'By Night'
HONG KONG, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As darkness descends upon the Japanese capital, discover a vibrant world that awakens after sunset through the eyes of three people navigating Tokyo's bustling nightlife in their own unique ways. With his signature pompadour and a style inspired by American legend Elvis Presley, 'Johnny' Daigo Yamashita has been... Read More
Ribbon Live Demo Showcases Industry-First Compact Modular Sled with both 400ZR+ and 800ZR+ Ports
PLANO, Texas and PARIS, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions to many of the world's largest service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators to modernize and protect their networks, announced the industry's first demonstration of a compact modular solution supporting 400G ZR+ with upgradability to... Read More
Instantia partners with ION FX for trade execution and risk management
LONDON, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ION, a global leader in trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporate organizations, announces that Instantia has selected ION Foreign Exchange (FX) for trade execution, trade management, risk, and settlement management for its FX business. Australia-based Instantia is a digital FX,... Read More
Magic Compass Group Secures Major License and Launches MC Trust Business
HONG KONG, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Magic Compass Group (hereinafter referred to as Magic Compass) has officially been granted a Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP) license, further enhancing its extensive portfolio of financial licenses, which includes licenses from Hong Kong, Lithuania, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Cyprus. This addition solidifies its leading position in the financial services sector and marks the official... Read More
CellPoint Digital Bolsters Executive Team with Technology and Marketing Appointments
LONDON, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CellPoint Digital, the global leader in Payment Orchestration, today announced the promotion of Michael Sørensen to Chief Technology Officer and Steven Osei to Chief Marketing Officer. These strategic moves reinforce CellPoint Digital's commitment to accelerating growth through enhanced technological capabilities and strengthened market presence. Driving Technological Innovation for Future Readiness Read More
Innodisk Launches InnoPPE AI Recognition Solution to Enhance Workplace Safety
TAIPEI, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Innodisk, a leading global AI solution provider, has introduced an innovative AI-based InnoPPE recognition solution to improve safety and compliance in high-risk industrial environments. This AI-driven solution ensures real-time detection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety helmets and gloves, and seamlessly integrates with existing surveillance systems.... Read More
Budget Direct calls for storm prep reminder ahead of summer
BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent survey conducted by Budget Direct Home Insurance reveals that wary Australians are prioritising storm prep ahead of another natural disaster season. The national survey reveals that Aussies are cleaning their gutters and securing their home insurance now more than ever. The number of Australians who had never cleaned their gutter had dropped in 2023 (15%) compared to the same Budget... Read More
Trip.com Group and Zhoushan Launch "Hello Zhoushan" YOYO Series to Promote Island Tourism
SHANGHAI, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com Group and Zhoushan Municipal Development and Reform Commission have jointly launched the "Hello Zhoushan" x Trip.com Group YOYO-themed series to support the economic and cultural enrichment of China's islands, while elevating Zhoushan's tourism profile on the global stage. As part of the broader "Hello Zhoushan" initiative launched in 2023, Zhoushan, a picturesque archipelago in China, has... Read More
Herbalife Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title with 2024 Worldwide Workout
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, has made history by setting a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest high-intensity interval training class (multiple venues). The global event united more than 4,900 independent Herbalife distributors and fitness enthusiasts in a shared mission to celebrate the power of community, health and wellness. Read More
ATFX Announces Strategic Investment in Spark Systems to Enhance Institutional Offerings
LONDON, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATFX is pleased to announce its strategic investment in Spark Systems, a next generation, institutional-grade eFX trading platform based in Singapore serving clients in Asia and globally. ATFX is entering into this partnership with Spark Systems via a Series C investment. Spark Systems investors include leading venture capital companies and also global banks including Citibank and HSBC. This partnership is... Read More
Trascent and Gulaid Holding Launch Trascent Arabia to Meet Demand for Facilities Management Excellence in Saudi Arabia
SOMERVILLE, N.J. and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trascent, a global leader in facilities management advisory services, and Gulaid Holding, a renowned investor within Saudi Arabia's facilities management sector, have joined forces to launch Trascent Arabia, a joint venture designed to provide value added and differentiated services focused on the Kingdom's facilities management (FM) industry. The new entity will provide... Read More
SIEW 2024: Igniting Dialogues on Global Energy Transformation
SINGAPORE, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong will officially open the 17th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) on 21 October 2024. Participants can also hear from Amin Nasser, President CEO of Aramco, on the world's need for a stable, orderly and inclusive energy transition, and how the company is harnessing AI, smart technologies, and global partnerships to shape the... Read More
Empowering Elder Care: DKSH's Mission for "Patient Purpose Day 2024"
SINGAPORE, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DKSH Healthcare Business Unit, a leading partner for healthcare companies seeking to grow their business in Asia and beyond, is excited to announce a series of initiatives across Asia in observance of its second annual "Patient Purpose Day 2024". This year, the focus is on elder care, acknowledging the urgent requirement to support the region's aging populations through collaborative community efforts. Read More
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