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GAO Continues Multi-Manager Asia Fund Expansion with Launch of New Quantitative Trading Capabilities
SINGAPORE, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GAO Capital ("GAO"), an alternative investment multi-manager platform, today announced the addition of long/short and quantitative trading capabilities in its flagship ASV Fund. The enhanced strategy will be overseen by Lead Portfolio Manager, Yongjie Yi. As ASV enters its fourth year, these additions further diversify the opportunities GAO provides investors. The Fund has steadily grown since its... Read More
LONGi's products have obtained the verification of carbon footprints
XI'AN, China, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- What is a carbon footprint? It generally refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases, either directly or indirectly, emitted from individuals, organizations, activities or products throughout their entire lifecycles. With climate changes becoming the focus of the world, major companies are increasingly concerned about the impact of their carbon footprints on the environment and society. As a... Read More
Bondee Appoints CEO to Lead its Next Chapter of Growth
SINGAPORE, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its strategic vision for the future, Bondee today announced the appointment of its CEO, poised to elevate the growth of its platform to new heights. Fei Yu will now become CEO of Bondee to lead the company into a new era of innovation and expansion, based out of its Singapore headquarters. With an extensive background in the technology industry and a proven track record of leadership, Fei... Read More
GLP Capital Partners closes inaugural commingled clean energy strategy with RMB 4 billion in commitments
SHANGHAI and SINGAPORE, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GLP Capital Partners ("GCP") has established its first commingled clean energy strategy in China, raising approximately RMB 4 billion in total capital commitments from domestic institutions including National Green Development Fund and feeder funds affiliated with CHN Energy Investment Group, one of China's largest electricity providers and a prominent state-owned enterprise in the energy... Read More
First Patient Dosed in IPAX-2 Study of TLX101 Brain Cancer Therapy Candidate in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, Telix, the Company) today announces that a first patient has been dosed in a Phase I study of the Company's investigational therapy TLX101 (4-L-[131I] iodo-phenylalanine, or 131I-IPA) in combination with post-surgical standard of care treatment in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of primary brain cancer.... Read More
TerraPay receives In-Principle approval for an MPI License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
SINGAPORE, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TerraPay, a leading global payments infrastructure company, has secured an In-Principle Approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), marking a significant step towards being a payments company with the most regulatory approvals. With this coveted approval from MAS, a key financial services regulator, TerraPay's customers and leading global... Read More
OC&C launches equalised paid parental leave for all parents globally
SYDNEY, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OC Strategy Consultants has announced the launch of the firm's fully equalised paid parental leave policy for all employees in a global move towards gender equality. Rolling out the equalised policy across all 12 offices, Australia, mainland China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, U.S. and U.K. is a market-leading move. The policy, implemented as of the 1stMay 2023, promotes shared care... Read More
London Group Inv. Makes Its Debut as a Versatile Trading Broker
LONDON, Aug.8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's swiftly evolving financial landscape, the intricacies and competitiveness of global markets are reaching unprecedented heights. This escalating complexity necessitates an equally sophisticated set of tools for traders aiming to achieve financial success. Traditional trading methods no longer suffice, and traders must now arm themselves with advanced tools for a seamless user experience.... Read More
ASTM decision brings 100% SAF certification within reach
STOCKHOLM, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swedish Biofuels AB announced today that the ASTM International Committee has accepted the use of C2 to C5 alcohols as feedstock for the alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathway as well as a new specification for fully formulated aviation fuel with aromatics. The ASTM International Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and Subcommittee D02.J on Aviation Fuel passed a concurrent ballot... Read More
Automation Anywhere Named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Automation
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Automation Anywhere, a leader in AI-powered automation solutions, today announced that Gartner named it a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the July 2023 Magic Quadrant for Automation. Automation Anywhere was recognized as a Leader for its Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. Automation Anywhere was previously named a Leader in the 2019 through 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrants for... Read More
Mongolian Culture Minister chosen to lead body representing female political leaders in the Asia-Pacific
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mongolia's Culture Minister Nomin Chinbat has been chosen as the new Chair of the Women's Wing of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP). Read More
3D-printed figurines chased after by athletes at Chengdu Universiade
BEIJING, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: Chinese hurdling star Wu Yanni, who competed at the recent 31st FISU World University Games held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan province, recently received a special birthday present - a 3D printed figurine of herself. The miniaturized model depicted Wu holding a Rongbao, the mascot of the Chengdu Universiade, in one hand and a torch in the other. "This is... Read More
SS&C Blue Prism Named a Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ RPA Leader for Fifth Year Running
WINDSOR, Conn., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SS Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that SS Blue Prism has been recognized as a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2023 Magic Quadrant for Robotic Process Automation (RPA). "We're delighted SS Blue Prism has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Robotic Process Automation for the fifth time in a row," said Bill Stone, Chairman and... Read More
Masdar Marks Roadmap to US$3 billion Green Bond Offering at London Stock Exchange
ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has today marked the successful completion of its first green bond issuance for US$750 million 10-year senior unsecured Notes at London Stock Exchange (LSE). Read More
Ligandal Inc. Appoints Tushar Nuwal as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Business Officer
NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ligandal Inc., an early-stage genetic medicine biotechnology company, announces the appointment of Tushar Nuwal as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Business Officer. Mr. Nuwal brings 20 years of biopharmaceutical experience, including roles at small and large pharmaceutical companies. "We are elated to welcome Tushar to Ligandal. His experience in negotiating multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical... Read More
Revolutionary Technique Offers Hope for Hair Restoration in Individuals of African Descent
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking study published in the Dermatologic Surgery Journal marks a significant turning point in the search for effective hair restoration among individuals of African descent. Titled "Follicular Unit Excision in Patients of African Descent: A Skin-Responsive Technique," this study introduces an innovative approach tailored to this demographics' unique hair and skin characteristics. New Skin-... Read More
Virgin Active To Launch Comarch-Powered Loyalty Program
KRAKÓW, Poland, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Active, one of the world's leading health clubs, chooses Comarch as its new loyalty solution provider. Through the power of the ComarchLoyalty Management platform, Virgin Active hopes to enhance its members' experience, retention and engagement. The launch of the new Virgin Active App and Virgin Active Rewards program looks to make a healthy lifestyle more accessible for members. Virgin... Read More
Cyient Collaborates with Microsoft to Establish 'EnGeneer': A Center of Excellence for Engineering Intelligent Products and Automating Engineering Processes
HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyient, a global Digital, Engineering and Technology solutions company has collaborated with Microsoft to establish the "EnGeneer" Center of Excellence (CoE), using Azure OpenAI Service and Generative AI technologies to drive engineering innovation across industries. The EnGeneer CoE will enhance engineering lifecycle agility by developing platforms and tools that empower engineers with automation... Read More
International body verifies Vedanta Aluminium products as environmentally sustainable
NEW DELHI, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vedanta Aluminium, the largest aluminium producer in India, has announced receiving the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) International verification for its range of products, among the largest in the global aluminium industry. Undergoing a rigorous Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Vedanta's primary aluminium products performed well on the parameters of energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions,... Read More
Acclime appoints Joshua Konechny as new Chief Digital Officer.
HONG KONG, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclime, Asia's leading tech-enabled professional services provider, is proud to announce the appointment of Joshua Konechny as the firm's Chief Digital Officer (CDO). This appointment underscores Acclime's dedication to remaining at the forefront of technological advancements in the corporate services sector. Joshua brings over 25 years of experience in delivering digital technologies to multiple... Read More
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