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ERICKSON WELCOMES AEROSPACE VETERAN KOHLER AS CEO
PORTLAND, Ore., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Erickson Incorporated is pleased to announce that Barry Kohler will take the role of CEO on May 1, 2023. Kohler has been in the aerospace industry for more than 40 years, with over 20 years in the helicopter industry. "I'm really enthused about this challenge with Erickson. We have an iconic product and service offering, a strong and dedicated team, and I look forward to helping the team achieve... Read More
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Collaborates with ICONSIAM to Showcase the Longest Multimedia Water Feature in Southeast Asia - the "ICONIC Multimedia Water Features" in the project 'VIJITR 5 Regions' (@Bangkok)"
BANGKOK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To reinforce the success of being a leader in developing world-class destinations, ICONSIAM, a global landmark along the Chao Phraya River, participates in the project "VIJITR 5 Regions" organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports by Tourism Authority of Thailand, in order to continue driving Thailand's tourism in promoting meaningful travel experiences and working towards more sustainable tourism, as... Read More
Grand and People's Choice Stevie® Award Winners Announced in 2023 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards
FAIRFAX, Va., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stevie® Awards, organizer of the world's premier business awards programs, announced the winners of five Grand Stevie Award trophies, plus nine winners of a People's Choice public vote, in its 10th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the only awards to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout the entire 29-nation Asia-Pacific region. All organizations in the region are eligible to submit... Read More
Australian Parents for Climate Action celebrates schools solar program expansion and $1m funding raised; appoints new Directors and Chair
SYDNEY, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's leading climate action organisation for parents, carers, and families, Australian Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA) is celebrating expansion of the schools solar program that was born out of its campaign and petition for State and Federal funding to introduce solar and batteries into all Australian schools and early childhood centers. ... Read More
OKX Ventures Announces Investment in Cetus Protocol
HONG KONG, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX Ventures, the investment arm of leading crypto exchange and Web3 technology company OKX, today announced an investment in Cetus Protocol, a pioneer DEX and concentrated liquidity protocol built on Sui and Aptos. The mission of Cetus is to build a powerful and flexible underlying liquidity network to make... Read More
Phuket 2028 : It is not just about an Expo, It's about Sustainability
BANGKOK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For quite some years, the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy Model has been key to Thailand's development strategy. In a nutshell, it espouses sustainability in all its forms, strengthening resilience for communities and the grassroots economy and enhancing the competitiveness of industries in a sustainable and holistic manner.... Read More
GLOBAL TITANS OF INDUSTRY SET TO CONVERGE AT METALTECH AND AUTOMEX 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets is proud to announce the highly anticipated return of METALTECH AUTOMEX, the pioneer exhibitions for the metalworking, machine tools, manufacturing, and automation industries in Malaysia. This year's event will be held from 31 May – 3 June 2023 at the Malaysia International Trade Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur. Read More
OPTASIA RANKS THIRD AMONG TOP FINTECH COMPANIES ACCORDING TO FORBES MIDDLE EAST MAGAZINE
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Optasia, the leading Fintech services provider received one more top recognition, ranking third among the Top 30 Fintech companies in Middle East, by the world acclaimed Forbes Magazine in its Middle East edition. This accolade came through Forbes Middle East "Top 30 Fintech Companies 2023" article, which is featured in the publication's April 2023 issue. Optasia's optimal place in this... Read More
Cullen Jewellery Partners with Clear Neutral to Unveil Carbon Neutral Lab Grown Diamonds
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cullen Jewellery, a leading ethical and accessible brand for premium lab grown engagement rings and fine jewellery, announced its exciting partnership with Clear Neutral, an innovative carbon neutral certification company. This collaboration brings a stunning collection of 100% carbon neutral lab grown diamonds to the market.... Read More
Rising from the Crypto Winter: Play It Forward Transforms into PIF Nation
SINGAPORE, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Play It Forward (PIF), the leading SEA gaming platform, has announced its transformation into PIF Nation, marking its commitment to empowering gamers globally through fresh opportunities, resources, and connections within the gaming world. The rebrand comes in the wake of the Crypto Winter that hit the play-to-earn (P2E) landscape between May and November 2022. The collapse of some crypto exchanges and... Read More
Accumulative shipments of Trina Solar's modules totaled 140GW while 210mm module shipments exceeded 65GW by Q1 2023, ranking first globally
CHANGZHOU, China, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 24 and 26, Trina Solar published its full year 2022 and Q1 2023 financial results, saying it had annual revenue of $12.645 billion (RMB 85.052 billion), an increase of 83.41% on 2021. The company's main businesses, including PV products, PV system and smart energy all registered strong growth. Module shipments continue to power ahead Trina Solar's module shipments in 2022 totaled 43.09GW... Read More
REVASUM (ASX: RVS) secures the sale of a second 7AF-HMG grinder to HALO Industries.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Revasum today announced the sale of a second 7AF-HMG grinder to Halo Industries, a leading silicon carbide substrate manufacturing technology customer in Santa Clara, CA. This latest sale reinforces the 7AF-HMG grinder's position as the most flexible grinding platform available to support silicon carbide (SiC) substrate manufacturing and subsequent fabrication of devices such as SiC-based... Read More
EcoFlow to showcase its latest sustainable innovations at the Smart Energy Expo 2023 in Australia
SYDNEY, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EcoFlow, the leading sustainable energy solutions company, will debut its latest energy solutions and smart devices at the Smart Energy Council Conference and Exhibition in Sydney, on May 3-4, 2023. The company aims to be a trusted energy companion for individuals and families worldwide, providing renewable power solutions for homes, outdoors, and mobile spaces. One of the highlights of the event will be... Read More
Sustainable tuna claims too confusing - calls for clearer labelling
SYDNEY, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This World Tuna Day, today, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has revealed that whilst most Aussies are seeking sustainable tuna (57%), many find it too difficult due to the limited options available and find it confusing to make the right choice. The research conducted by YouGov found that a whopping 14.4 million Australians buy canned tuna, with millennials and parents purchasing more than average. An... Read More
UNIPHI SPACE AGENCY IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE SEVENTH ANNUAL NATIONAL ASTRONAUT DAY™ ON MAY 5th, 2023
NEW YORK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- uniphi space agency, a division of uniphigood, LLC, Announces the Seventh Annual National Astronaut Day™ on May 5th, 2023, honoring Astronaut Sally Ride and Celebrating Astronauts and Space Exploration. Read More
First Patients in Canada Imaged with Illuccix®: Now Commercially Available Nationwide
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, Telix, the Company) today announces first patients have been imaged in Canada with its commercially available prostate cancer imaging agent, Illuccix® [kit for the preparation of gallium (68Ga) PSMA-11 for intravenous injection]. With Illuccix now available... Read More
Aramco, Baosteel and PIF sign agreement to establish first integrated steel plate manufacturing complex in Saudi Arabia
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, Baoshan Iron Steel Co., Ltd. (Baosteel), the world's leading steel conglomerate, and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) have signed a shareholders' agreement to establish an integrated steel plate manufacturing complex in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions,... Read More
The Law Office of D. Gill Sperlein: Elon Musk to pay critic Randeep Hothi to settle defamation lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk has settled a defamation case brought against him by Randeep Hothi, an outspoken critic and independent researcher who published original investigative work casting doubts on many of Tesla's claims about its technological capabilities, production capacity, and profitability. Hothi's longstanding criticism of Musk and his companies led to the dispute at the center of the case, in... Read More
UL Solutions Launches ESG Management Offerings for Sustainability and Data Management Programs
NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced its ESG management portfolio for building end-to-end enterprise sustainability data management programs with a particular focus on carbon and scope 3 emissions. Read More
SGS & Co Announces Acquisition by HPS Investment Partners
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SGS Co ("SGS"), a leading global provider of technology-enabled brand design, digital marketing, and packaging artwork services to many of the world's biggest brands, and HPS Investment Partners, LLC ("HPS"), an investment firm with $97 billion in assets under management, today announced that they have completed a transaction that sets the stage for SGS' next phase of growth and investment by way... Read More
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