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GAC MOTOR Introduces EMPOW and ALL NEW GS8 to the Philippines
GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 18, GAC MOTOR released two highly-anticipated models - the EMPOW and the ALL NEW GS8 - in the Philippines. The launch event drew interest from top media outlets and content creators, who had the opportunity to experience the exceptional features of GAC MOTOR vehicles first-hand. The launch of EMPOW, a sporty sedan, and ALL NEW GS8, a luxury SUV, complete an extensive list of proven... Read More
Multilateral Collaboration Essential to Bridging the Digital Economic Divide, says DCO Report
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) today launched the Bridging the Gap Report at the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting the critical need for greater international, multilateral cooperation to close the digital divide and ensure all nations can benefit from digital economies. Read More
Bitget sees largest market share growth after FTX bankruptcy
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading crypto derivatives exchange Bitget has become one of the world's top 3 crypto exchanges in the derivatives sector paired with enormous achievements, such as a 2.6x market share increase and 8 million registered users in 100+ countries globally, despite the poor market sentiment after FTX's bankruptcy in 2022. 2022 was one of the roughest years in the crypto industry, which saw the... Read More
Sailing Ro-Ro Vessel from RMK MARINE to Operate Almost Entirely with the Wind Power
ISTANBUL, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RMK MARINE, one of the leading companies of the Turkish shipbuilding industry is implementing a new project which will use environmentally friendly and renewable energy resources. In this context, RMK MARINE won an international tender opened for a commercial sailing Ro-Ro vessel which will operate almost entirely by the wind energy and be one of the first examples in the world in its segment and it... Read More
Global Sources Hong Kong shows set to return at full scale in April 2023
HONG KONG, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Sources announces that its flagship trade shows will take place from April 11 to 21, 2023 at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The events are designed to meet the rebound in demand from sourcing professional worldwide. An influential international B2B sourcing event, the shows will focus on in-demand products representing popular concepts such as carbon neutrality, outdoors and travel, and the pet... Read More
Indonesia Government Sees Positive Enthusiasm on the Future of Blockchain
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asosiasi Blockchain Indonesia (A-B-I) and all its members successfully held the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) At The Table: Blockchain Crypto Roadmap 2023 event, receiving positive enthusiasm from the government and all participants who attended. Read More
CCTV+: Xi stresses efforts to ensure joyful, peaceful Spring Festival
BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday stressed efforts to ensure a joyful and peaceful Lunar New Year when he held virtual talks with the general public from across the country ahead of the Spring Festival. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, spoke with medical workers in a hospital, senior citizens at a... Read More
Accor introduces Handwritten Collection - a global portfolio of hotels curated with passion
PARIS, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accor, a world leading hospitality group, today announced an exciting new addition to the Group's unparalleled network of brands: Handwritten Collection, a global portfolio of charming bespoke hotels that offer an intimate and stylish hospitality experience. Accor already has over 110 Handwritten leads globally totaling more than 11,500 rooms, including 12 secured signings, with five properties expected to... Read More
MARRIOTT BONVOY PRESENTS EXTRAORDINARY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ACROSS APAC IN 2023
SINGAPORE, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's award-winning global travel programme and extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, presents a year-long line-up of incredible experiences to celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion across APAC. From championing Women in Sports at the Australian Open, to celebrating pride at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Gay Games Hong Kong, Marriott Bonvoy... Read More
JA Solar and Samsung C&T Signs the Qatar 875MW PV Power Plant Module Supply Agreement
BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The signing ceremony of the PV module supply agreement of the Qatar 875MW PV power plant project, which is Qatar's largest photovoltaics (PV) power plant, was recently held at the Samsung C headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. Under this supply agreement, JA Solar will provide more than 1.6 million DeepBlue 3.0 modules for the Qatar 875MW PV power plant project. The project will be built in the Mesaieed... Read More
Neopets Raise $4M From Web3 Leaders To Bring 90s Classic to the Metaverse
HONG KONG, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neopets Metaverse is pleased to announce the successful closing of its latest investment round, where it raised $4M in funding. This round saw participation from industry leaders in the gaming and blockchain sectors, including Polygon Ventures, Blizzard Avalanche Ecosystem Fund, Hashkey Capital, IDG Capital, and gaming giant, NetDragon Websoft. Read More
Novo Tellus invests in SP Manufacturing
SINGAPORE, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Novo Tellus, a leading private equity fund focused on building industrial and technology companies, has completed an investment in SP Manufacturing ("SP" or the "Company"). Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore with global operations, SP is a growing leader in producing mission-critical electronics for industrial and medical customers. The Company prides itself on building close, strategic... Read More
Forrester Introduces Customer Obsession Awards To Honour Organisations That Put Customers At The Centre Of Everything They Do
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today announces its Customer Obsession Awards for Customer-Obsessed Enterprise. This award will recognise organisations who put customers at the centre of everything they do to accelerate business growth, retain customers, and enable greater employee engagement. The qualifications for Forrester's Customer Obsession Awards are as follows: Customer-Obsessed... Read More
Healthcare AI Firm Qritive Raises $7.5M to Expand into New Markets
BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qritive (www.qritive.com), a leading healthcare AI startup has announced that they have raised $7.5M in a funding round led by MassMutual Ventures, supported by SEEDS Capital, the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore, and Exfinity Venture Partners. Qritive will use this new capital to drive geographical expansion, expand product portfolio and support regulatory clearances. Founded in 2017 by Dr. Aneesh... Read More
Jacobi Inc partnering with Principal Asset Management℠ to digitise and scale fintech-enabled model portfolio offering
BRISBANE, Australia, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Principal Asset ManagementSM has partnered with Jacobi Inc., a global investment technology provider, to scale its fintech-enabled model portfolio offering powered by multi-asset risk analytics and market leading client engagement technology. With a strong focus on digital transformation, Principal® is empowering advisors with analytics and tools enabling them to ultimately better serve... Read More
Native launches invisible DEX layer for crypto
NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Native today announced the launch of its project-owned DEX layer for crypto. Native created this technology because the crypto ecosystem has become too reliant on exchanges and market makers. Exchanges stand between users and projects, extracting fees and adding friction. Market makers operate in the shadows and few understand how they work. This needs to change. Crypto needs to become user-centric to... Read More
Buildmedia merges with The Boundary to create global powerhouse
LONDON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Buildmedia, the Auckland-based creative studio widely considered to be the world leader in off-the-plan interactive real estate sales and marketing solutions, city-scale digital twins and interactive eCommerce VR experiences, has merged with London and New York based pioneering visualisation studio The Boundary. Founded 20 years ago, Buildmedia are global leaders of interactive real-time solutions across... Read More
Alphawave Semi certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2022-23
TORONTO and SAN JOSE, Calif, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alphawave Semi (LSX: AWE), a global leader in high-speed connectivity for the world's technology infrastructure, today announced the company has been certified as a Great Place to Work®. Over 80% of Alphawave employees in both Canada and the United States reported a positive work experience and company culture, which is higher compared to the average of 57% in a typical U.S.-based... Read More
SANY Reports Record High Overseas Sales to Cap Off Hugely Successful 2022
BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY Group, ("SANY"), a globally leading enterprise of the high-end equipment manufacturing industry, has announced record high overseas operating performance figures for 2022. In the first three quarters of the year, SANY Heavy Industry, a subsidiary of the group, headquartered in Changsha, Hunan, saw international sales revenue of 25.88 billion yuan, a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 43.7%. 12 overseas... Read More
Automotive Industry Leaders Enterprise and Ford Partner to Expand Collision Engineering Program
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a strategic partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund to support the growth of the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The new industry partnership will expand the CEP to a new college that will become the seventh school to offer the two-year apprenticeship model, founded by Enterprise Holdings Foundation... Read More
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