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OKX Launches 5% BTC Reward Program on Buy Crypto With Card Feature for Hong Kong Users
HONG KONG, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX, a leading global crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, today announced that it has launched a bitcoin reward program for Hong Kong users of the platform's Buy Crypto with Card feature, which facilitates users' purchase of virtual assets directly via credit or debit cards. Read More
66% of Australian Shoppers Have Had Unsatisfactory Experiences with Online Returns
SYDNEY, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Manhattan Associates has revealed how online returns processes are shaping the perceptions of Australian retailers, with 66% of Australian shoppers stating they had a less than satisfactory experience with online returns in the past year. Read More
Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2023 Thailand Paves the Way for a Resurgent Asia
BANGKOK, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Asia is pleased to honor the trailblazing business leaders and enterprises in Thailand for pioneering the country's growth in the post-pandemic era at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2023. Organized annually in 16 markets by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the Awards present Asia's largest award recognition program. Themed "Capturing Opportunities in a Resurgent Asia", the APEA 2023... Read More
Banking Circle Group expands into the Australian market with the launch of BC Payments
SYDNEY, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BC Payments, the licensed subsidiary of EQT-backed innovative tech-led payments business, Banking Circle Group, has launched in Australia. It will provide Australian FinTechs, payments businesses and banks with global payment solutions, facilitating both onshore and offshore growth. Read More
HashKey Exchange and imToken Form Strategic Partnership to Bridge "Trusted and Trustless" Services in the Web3 Ecosystem
HONG KONG, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong's first licensed retail virtual asset exchange, and imToken, a well-established non-custodial crypto wallet, have forged a strategic partnership to merge the "trusted" and "trustless" elements of the Web2 and Web3 realms within the virtual asset landscape. Web3 operates on a "trustless" principle, relying on code, incentives, and economic mechanisms, giving users the option... Read More
Nuvei offers APAC's online traders instant cash-outs via Mastercard Send™
SINGAPORE and MONTREAL, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian fintech company Nuvei (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI) and Mastercard today announced that they will enable near instantaneous payout capabilities for online trading platforms and investors in the Asia Pacific region via Mastercard Send™. Already available to Nuvei customers in Singapore, the Send™ service – which powers rapid payments for merchants, acquirers, governments, consumers and... Read More
SolidCAM World 2023 Virtual Conference LIVE Stream Broadcast September 5-6, 2023
NEWTOWN, Pa., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SolidCAM, a world leader in CAM Software and Technical and Post-Processor Support for CNC Machining, will be live streaming their annual conference on September 5th and 6th. SolidCAM experts will highlight the latest module updates and enhancements, and will showcase the latest version of SolidCAM. "SolidCAM World is an important event for our Customers, Prospects and Resellers", said Dr. Emil... Read More
Cullen Jewellery Introduces First-Ever Coloured Lab Grown Diamonds Collection
MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cullen Jewellery, the renowned advocate for sustainable luxury, is thrilled to introduce its first-ever collection of coloured lab grown diamonds to the world, 'Love in Colour'. With shades that capture the allure of a vibrant sunset — pink, yellow, and blue — this stunning line redefines what it means to wear conscious elegance. Jordan Cullen, Managing Director at Cullen Jewellery, shared,... Read More
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud launches the Master Plan for logistics centers with the aim of transforming the Kingdom into a Global Logistics Hub
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Transport and Logistics Services launched the master plan for logistics centers, which aims to further develop the infrastructure of the logistics sector in the Kingdom, diversify the local economy, and strengthen the position of the Kingdom as a leading... Read More
Newton Cinema Announces Their Next Film 'PARADISE'
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newton Cinema announces its fourth film, 'PARADISE,' accompanied by the unveiling of its first-look poster. The film is directed by Prasanna Vithanage, winner of over 35 international and national awards. Celebrated Indian filmmaker Mani Ratnam will be presenting the film under the banner of Madras Talkies. 'PARADISE' is in English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, and Sinhala languages. The film features the... Read More
Forrester Announces Full Conference Agenda For B2B Summit APAC 2023
SINGAPORE, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today announced the full conference agenda for its B2B Summit APAC event, being held in Singapore and digitally on 19–20 September 2023. The premier event for B2B marketing and sales leaders in the region, B2B Summit APAC will showcase Forrester's latest research, models, and frameworks that will help B2B organizations attain cross-functional alignment toward shared goals and... Read More
LG HOME APPLIANCES SHOWCASE TOP-RATED ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR A SUSTAINABLE LIFE AT IFA 2023
SEOUL, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is presenting an extensive lineup of home appliances offering A-grade (and above) energy efficiency in the 'Net-Zero House' at IFA 2023. Designed for a more sustainable life, the company's latest kitchen, laundry and living solutions respond to the growing need to reduce power consumption, running costs and environmental impact. Energy Efficient Laundry Solution with AI OptimizationLG's... Read More
26th World Congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) - Obesity, bariatric surgery 'cuts' the risk of cancer: -25%
NAPLES, Italy, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Losing weight with bariatric surgery can have a major impact on the risk of developing cancer. A study conducted by the University of Utah, Salt Lake City (USA), published in Obesity, has shown that patients with severe obesity who undergo surgery have a 25% lower risk of developing cancers, including the non-obesity related ones. Women have a 41% lower risk of developing obesity-related cancers.... Read More
Royal Flying Doctor Service Launches New Digital Health Record Powered by Oracle Autonomous Database
SYDNEY, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), Australia's rural and remote health services provider, has launched a new nationwide Aeromedical Electronic Health Record (EHR) powered by Oracle Autonomous Database, running on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), to streamline clinical information collection and analysis leading to faster and better decision-making by medical staff. By moving to the cloud, RFDS has... Read More
Trina Solar begins producing 210mm monocrystalline wafers in Vietnam
CHANGZHOU, China, Aug. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar has yet again extended its international footprint with the production of 210mm monocrystalline silicon wafers in Vietnam. The first wafers rolled off the production line of the factory in the city of Thai Nguyen, 80 kilometers north of Hanoi, on Aug 23rd. The factory will be able to produce 6.5GW of wafer annually. With this new capacity, Trina Solar will have greater flexibility in... Read More
BingX Charity Establishes Schools in Vietnam to Brighten Horizons for Children
SINGAPORE, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX Charity, the philanthropic arm of BingX, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, is embarking on an inspiring mission to enrich the educational journey of children in Vietnam. Through its initiative "Bright Horizons for Children," BingX Charity is rallying the community to collaborate in local infrastructure construction. The objective is to provide a solid learning environment for... Read More
China's Pingyang becomes the world-renowned export base for pet products
WENZHOU, China, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by haiwainet.cn: Pingyang County, located in Wenzhou City, China's east Zhejiang Province, has a history of 1,740 years. Today, Pingyang has become one of the world's largest and most well-known export bases of pet products in the global industrial division of labour. Recently, the 2023 Overseas Communication Forum of New Era Chinese Brand Image and Silk Road E-commerce (Wenzhou)... Read More
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and BABOLAT, the world leading tennis brand, announce partnership extension for 7 years until 2030
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More information here: https://www.babolat.com/news-articles-blog-alcaraz-partnership-2030/alcaraz-partnership-2030.html?section=news The newly crowned Wimbledon champion, who has been playing with his BABOLAT Pure Aero 98 – and BABOLAT RPM Blast strings – after embarking on his successful US Open campaign in 2022, signed the latest extension of his contract alongside Eric BABOLAT, the Chief Executive... Read More
Antengene Announces Interim Financial Results for 2023 with New Clinical Data Highlighting the Growing Value of Its Pipeline
SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene" SEHK: 6996.HK), today announced its interim results for the six-months ended June 30, 2023, and provided updates on multiple milestones achieved since the beginning of 2023. Dr. Jay Mei, Antengene's Founder, Chairman and CEO, said, "In the first half of this year, Antengene has achieved significant progress across its clinical programs. We are very... Read More
Xinjiang works vigorously to protect right to education for people of all ethnic groups
BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A Report From GLOBAL TIMES ONLINE: The Chinese government has shown strong support for Xinjiang's education in the past more than 50 years, bringing development outcomes to people of all ethnic groups in the autonomous region in a fairer way. In 2020, Xinjiang's gross enrollment rate of preschools reached 98.19 percent; its retention rate of nine-year compulsory education hit 95.69 percent; its gross... Read More
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