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MESSI'S RIYADH TRIP UNCOVERS THE FAMILY SIDE OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXCITING NEW DESTINATION
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Football icon and Saudi Tourism Ambassador Lionel Messi has returned to Saudi for a second time, this time with his family, to experience the country's unique blend of old and new, cultural, and cosmopolitan. Messi's visit to Saudi was packed with exciting activities, with something for everyone in the family. Saudi is the authentic home of Arabia, and a highlight of the trip was the Messi... Read More
By 2028, Automakers Will Save US$1.5 Billion Using Over-the-Air Updates to Fix Recalled Cars
LONDON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- By 2028, automakers in the United States will use Over-the-Air (OTA) update capabilities to save US$1.5 billion by remotely implementing fixes to product recalls. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, performing these legally required software updates in-person costs OEMs half a billion dollars annually. "Vehicle recalls due to faulty software are becoming more common as software... Read More
Lockton Announces New Global Leadership Structure to Support Rapid Global Growth
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --- Today, CEO Peter Clune announced the elevation of five key leaders into global roles for Lockton, the world's largest independent, privately held insurance brokerage. These leaders will be working closely with the retail leadership team building innovative enterprise-wide solutions. Lockton recently surpassed $3 billion in revenue after 57 years in business, with $1 billion of that growth... Read More
Procter & Gamble commits to new actions and shares strong progress on commitments to promote Equality and Inclusion across the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa
SINGAPORE, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Procter Gamble (NYSE: PG) today announced new commitments aimed toward advancing Equality Inclusion (E) across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa (AMA), at its fifth annual #WeSeeEqual summit for the region. The event saw participation from world-renowned advocates and personalities from the private and public sectors. Read More
Mountain Assets' NDIS project in Fairy Meadow, Wollongong, now underway to meet increasing SDA demand
SYDNEY, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Assets, in partnership with Fairy Meadow House Pty Ltd (FMH), has commenced the construction of a new purpose-built property for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants in Fairy Meadow, a beach suburb on the northern side of Wollongong in New South Wales. The project aims to provide the very best in disability accommodation to meet the increasing demand for Specialist Disability... Read More
LORD ASHCROFT POLLS: NEW CORONATION POLL FINDS LEAD FOR REPUBLIC - BUT AUSSIES THINK COUNTRY WOULD KEEP THE MONARCHY IN A REFERENDUM TOMORROW
LONDON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More Australians would vote to become a republic than to keep the monarchy, according to new research from Lord Ashcroft Polls. However, more also think the country would choose to stick with the Crown than make the change in a referendum tomorrow, and a clear majority said there were more important issues for the country to deal with. Findings from the survey include: 35% of Australians said they would vote... Read More
ZOTAC GAMING x Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse - "Power the Hero in You" Global Campaign to feature themed PC Gaming Hardware
HONG KONG, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZOTAC Technology Limited announces that its gaming brand, ZOTAC GAMING, has teamed up with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to launch a global "Power the Hero in You" campaign. From limited edition graphics card bundles to themed merchandise and social media giveaways, the campaign encourages gamers to embrace their heroic potential as they explore new gaming possibilities. Set to release exclusively... Read More
Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group Unveils Winners of 2023 Global E-commerce Challenge
SINGAPORE, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Talented young minds from universities in China, Spain and Singapore have been hailed as winners of the 2023 Alibaba Global E-commerce Challenge organized by Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group ("AIDC") after a series of rigorous competitions both at the regional and the global levels. The 2023 Alibaba... Read More
Chula Researchers Develop Rapid MTB Strip Test for Tuberculosis
BANGKOK, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuberculosis is one of the most contagious diseases that continues to challenge the public health system today. Although the World Health Organization (WHO) aims for 2035 to be the year to end the global tuberculosis crisis, the disease trend is still worrisome. Read More
HOFEX, ProWine Hong Kong @HOFEX, Retail Asia Conference & Expo and Build4Asia Returning this May
HONG KONG, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Returning from 10 – 12 May 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), HOFEX, ProWine Hong Kong @HOFEX, Retail Asia Conference Expo and Build4Asia will send the biggest welcome to global business traders by presenting unparalleled sourcing, trading and networking opportunities across industries. As the leading B2B sourcing platform for the F, hospitality, retail and building... Read More
ESR Unveils its ESG 2030 Roadmap, Accelerating Positive Impact for a Sustainable Future
HONG KONG, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ESR Group Limited ("ESR" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries as the "Group"; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), APAC's largest real asset manager powered by the New Economy, has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerate its long-term sustainable growth by unveiling its ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) 2030 Roadmap across the enlarged Group. Read More
ATFX Announces the launch of NFT!
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking move, ATFX has announced its NFT Soft Launch to all internal staff members. As part of this launch, every employee will receive a unique ATFX NFT named the ATFX Bull. This marks ATFX's entry into the thriving world of non-fungible tokens, showcasing their commitment to embracing cutting-edge blockchain technology.... Read More
SCB 10X Partners with Bloomberg for Fourth REDeFiNE Tomorrow Virtual Summit
BANGKOK, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SCB 10X (https://scb10x.com/), the digital technology investment arm of SCBX Group, announced today the return of its annual REDeFiNE Tomorrow 2023. The global DeFi Web 3.0 Virtual Summit will be held virtually May 25th -26th. Partnering with Bloomberg, the global leader in business and financial information, the event will bring together an all-star lineup of renowned industry innovators and changemakers... Read More
Straive Appoints Ankor Rai as Chief Executive Officer
SINGAPORE, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Straive, a leader in delivering technology-driven data/AI solutions for EdTech, Research, and Information Services to leading global organizations, today announced the appointment of Ankor Rai, an experienced data technology leader, as its Chief Executive Officer. Straive is owned by BPEA EQT, part of EQT Group, a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. Ankor... Read More
Zonos and Floship Collaborate to Bring Cross-border Technologies and Services to Ecommerce Merchants
SAINT GEORGE, Utah and HONG KONG, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Floship and Zonos announced today that they have partnered to provide the logistics industry's most comprehensive ecommerce fulfillment solution that incorporates the presentation, payment, and collection of duties and taxes for cross-border ecommerce shipments. Manually intensive processes... Read More
Caseware International Acquires Longstanding Distributor in Australia & New Zealand
TORONTO, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caseware International, a global leader in cloud-enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions, today announced that it has acquired Caseware Holdings Australia Pty Ltd (d/b/a Caseware Australia New Zealand), an independent distributor servicing Australia, New Zealand, and other Asian-Pacific countries for over 25 years. Caseware Australia New Zealand provides Caseware solutions such... Read More
VECTION TECHNOLOGIES AND BEDSHED TO REVOLUTIONISE RETAIL WITH 3D
PERTH, Australia, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vection Technologies (ASX:VR1, OTC:VCTNY), the INTEGRATEDXR® company, and Bedshed, one of Australia's largest mattress, bedding and bedroom furniture retailers. announce today a partnership that is transforming the way retailers showcase their product range. Bedshed has embraced the 3D revolution by partnering with Vection Technologies' dedicated subsidiary, Blank Canvas Studios, to supplement... Read More
Hyundai Motor Premieres Commercialized Model of Its XCIENT Fuel Cell Tractor and Vision for Hydrogen Mobility in US
ANAHEIM, Calif., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company today premiered its new XCIENT Fuel Cell tractor, the commercialized class 8 6x4 fuel cell electric model, for the North American commercial vehicle (CV) market at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. The company is exhibiting the XCIENT Fuel Cell tractor and the hydrogen fuel cell system at North America's largest advanced transportation technology and clean fleet... Read More
RECOM's Charity Work installs a Solar Park for the Armenian Apostolic Church
LANNION, France, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RECOM Technologies, through donation from its founders' family foundation (Tunian Family Foundation), and as part of its philanthropic initiatives, has developed a solar park for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin of the Armenian Apostolic Church to provide clean and sustainable energy to the community. The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin is the governing body of the Armenian Apostolic Church and is... Read More
BNI BOOSTS BUSINESS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH RECORD NUMBER OF VISITORS
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BNI® (Business Network International), the world's largest business referral organization, announced that it has broken a new record for the number of unique visitors attending its networking meetings. With over 22,000 visitors in a single week, BNI is proud to have increased business networking opportunities for professionals across the globe. This milestone achievement marks the highest number of... Read More
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