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Xinhua Silk Road: NE. China's Harbin becomes popular summer tourism destination with rich wetland resources
BEIJING, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boasting rich wetland resources, Harbin City in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has become a popular tourism destination in summer days this year. Since the start of July, the search volume for "wetlands" in Harbin on Chinese e-commerce platform Meituan has increased 23 percent year on year, with the number of related travel tips surging 151 percent year on year, according to data from Meituan.... Read More
MGI and HKBU Collaborate on Advanced Sequencing Technology to Combat Doping in Sports
PARIS, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MGI Tech Co., Ltd. ("MGI"), a company committed to building core tools and technologies that drive innovation in life science, today announced its collaboration with renowned geneticist, Professor Yannis Pitsiladis from Hong Kong Baptist University, on sports and anti-doping research. Utilizing MGI's state-of-the-art DNBSEQ sequencers and automation platforms, the collaboration will leverage the power of... Read More
2024 CICC GBA Wealth Management Forum successfully held in Hong Kong
BEIJING, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On 25th July, China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC) successfully held the 2024 CICC GBA Wealth Management Forum in Hong Kong. Themed "Developing New Quality Productive Forces, Driving New Momentum in Wealth", the forum gathered a multitude of distinguished representatives from various sectors within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (the Greater Bay Area). They engaged in in-... Read More
BRI Prudent Strategy Yields IDR29.90 Trillion Profit in Q2 2024
JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (IDX: BBRI) and its subsidiaries, BRI Group, reported a profit of IDR 29.90 trillion in the Second Quarter of 2024, achieved through selective and prudent growth. This was announced by BRI President Director, Sunarso, during the Q2 2024 financial performance press conference on July 25th, in Jakarta.... Read More
MMA Global Hosts First-Ever AI in Marketing Conference in APAC
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in the Asia-Pacific region, MMA Global is organizing a conference centered on AI in marketing, titled the MMA AI Leadership Coalition (ALC) Summit 2024. Vietnam has been selected to host this significant and strategic event in Ho Chi Minh City on August 22, 2024. The conference will attract over 700 participants, including marketing experts and C-level executives from... Read More
Vantage Australia Explores HealthTech's Future in the Latest Episode of The Vantage View
Vantage Australia Explores HealthTech's Future in the Latest Episode of The Vantage View Read More
Trina Storage Achieves Tier 1 Status for Three Consecutive Quarters by BloombergNEF
MUNICH, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Storage, a leading provider of integrated energy storage solutions, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Tier 1 energy storage supplier by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BloombergNEF) for three consecutive quarters. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Trina Storage's comprehensive capabilities and its active contributions to the global energy transition. BNEF's Tier 1... Read More
BAT'S GLOBAL PARTNERS, TOMORROWLAND AND THE McLAREN FORMULA 1 TEAM, UNITE TO BRING THE WORLDS OF MUSIC AND MOTORSPORT TOGETHER
LONDON, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For a third year, the worlds of speed and sound collide as two of BAT's global partners – the McLaren F1 Team and Tomorrowland, the world's most iconic electronic dance festival – come together. In celebration of the festival's 20th anniversary, the Tomorrowland logo will adorn the McLaren F1 race cars at the Belgium Grand Prix, the homeland of the festival. Read More
Masdar Partners with Endesa in €1.7 Billion Renewable Energy Transaction in Spain
ABU DHABI, UAE and MADRID, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar ("Masdar"), the UAE's clean energy leader, announced today that it has reached an agreement with Endesa S.A. ("Endesa") to become a partner for 2.5 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy assets in Spain, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions. The transaction would see Masdar invest €817 million to acquire a 49.99% stake, with an... Read More
Next Meats and Dr. Foods were both chosen as the finalists of FOODNICHE SUMMIT at Cornell Tech University in New York
TOKYO, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXT MEATS Co., Ltd. a Japanese subsidiary of NEXT MEATS Holdings, Inc. (OTC Market in the US listed corporation as "NXMH") Tokyo based food-tech venture company and Dr. Foods Co., Ltd. (A group company of NEXT MEATS Co., Ltd. and, also OTCQB Market in the US listed corporation as "DRFS") were both chosen as the finalist of FOODNICHE SUMMIT at Cornell Tech University in the category of "Alternative Proteins... Read More
Bybit Empowers Traders with New USDC Campaign Following EU Approval
DUBAI, UAE, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced a new campaign in response to USDC becoming the first stablecoin to be approved by the EU. The campaign, which starts on July 24th at 10AM UTC and runs until August 22nd, is designed to engage new and existing users through events and rewards.... Read More
Newborn Town Records over 60% YoY Increase in 2024 First-Half Revenue as it Exceeds RMB 2.2 Billion
HONG KONG, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newborn Town, the HK-listed tech company focusing on global social networking and entertainment fields, unveiled its first-half operating data on July 25th, highlighting outstanding performances in the social networking and innovative sectors. The company reported swift growth in its major operational metrics. For the six months ending on June 30th, 2024, the company's social networking business has... Read More
Syrius Technology Showcases its Innovative Picking Solutions at CeMAT Australia 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 International Logistics Technology Exhibition (CeMAT Australia 2024) concluded at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, highlighting the latest advancements in logistics technology. Syrius Technology, a global leader in Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), made a significant impact with its showcase of multiple AMRs and flexible "order-to-person" picking solutions. The... Read More
UnionPay International Enhances European Airport Acceptance, Upgrades Payment Services for Summer Travelers
PARIS, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the summer travel season heats up, more tourists are flocking to Europe, and UnionPay card acceptance at point-of-sale (POS) terminals in Europe now exceeds 80%. UnionPay International is making strides in enhancing the payment experience at key European airports, including those in France, Germany, and Italy. Using UnionPay cards during international travel has become a popular choice for travelers. Read More
UnionPay International Expands European Network, Making Summer Travel on the Continent More Convenient for UnionPay Cardholders
MADRID, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay International ("UPI" or "the Company") has been continuing its rapid expansion in the European market with 90% of countries and regions in Europe, and all Schengen countries, already supporting UnionPay cards. The point of sale (POS) acceptance coverage rate of UnionPay card merchants in the region has climbed to 80% and the Company's continued expansion makes life even more convenient for... Read More
ACE Commends Vietnamese Court and Local Law Enforcement for Second Conviction of Illegal Streaming Service Operators
HANOI, Vietnam, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world's leading anti-piracy coalition, commends the Vietnamese court and local law enforcement for the conviction of the three operators of the illegal streaming websites bilutvt.net, tvhayh.org, and hlss.pro in a case in which various ACE members were complainants.... Read More
DeepL expands language offering with Traditional Chinese
COLOGNE, Germany, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DeepL has announced today the addition of Traditional Chinese to its platform. The addition of Traditional Chinese brings DeepL's total number of languages to 33, further expanding access to AI-powered, accurate translation specifically tailored for businesses and enterprises alike. Traditional Chinese is the primary form of written communication for over 33 million people worldwide, representing... Read More
WSPN and Canza Finance Partner to Revolutionize Financial Services in Africa and Emerging Markets
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WSPN, a leading global digital payments company, is thrilled to announce its strategic collaboration with Canza Finance, a pioneering financial technology company focused on Africa. This partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of Real-World Assets (RWA) and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) solutions across Africa and other emerging market regions.... Read More
2024 Milken Institute Asia Summit Casts Spotlight on Impactful Ideas and Purposeful Action
SINGAPORE, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global think tank Milken Institute announced today the return of its annual Asia Summit in Singapore. The three-day event is slated to take place from September 18 – 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel. This year's agenda will drive innovative thinking, productive partnerships, and collaborative actions to tackle critical issues challenging the Asia Pacific region. Read More
Calling Australians Wanderlust: Discover Kanva, Bali's Award-Winning Luxury Glamping
BALI, Indonesia, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- K Club Group proudly announces that its romantic glamping facility, Kanva, has received the prestigious TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award 2024. This accolade places Kanva among the top 10% of properties worldwide, celebrating its unwavering commitment to guest satisfaction and sustainable luxury. Kanva: Where Luxury Meets Sustainability in Ubud's Most Exquisite Award-Winning Glamping... Read More
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