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Advantek Acquires LKTT Plastic Technology in Malaysia
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. and PENANG, Malaysia, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advantek, LLC ("Advantek"), a leading provider of highly engineered carrier tape and precision component packaging, today announced the acquisition of LKTT Plastic Technology Sdn. Bhd. ("LKTT"), a provider of complementary precision packaging based in Malaysia. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Advantek is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and... Read More
CGTN: China protects lives, shares experience in global COVID-19 fight
BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese people are embracing a bustling winter after the country downgraded its COVID-19 management policies. It's a breakthrough in the country's three-year fight against the pandemic, but challenges still lie ahead. Along the journey, China went all out to protect its people and shared its valuable experience with the world. Lives protected China has seen declining numbers of fever patients, emergency... Read More
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION IN MINING A KEY THEME AT FUTURE OF MINING SYDNEY
SYDNEY, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The mining industry is under pressure: to be more efficient, to deliver more minerals for the energy transition, and to do that in a more sustainable way. How are companies making sure their businesses are keeping up? These are some of the key themes being discussed at the Future of Mining Sydney event, which will give attendees an opportunity to learn, challenge and debate with region's pioneering... Read More
bedra Vietnam Announces Measure Focused Improving Employee Care and Growth in 2023
HIEP HOA, Vietnam, Jan. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- bedra Vietnam Alloy Material Co., Ltd. ("bedra Vietnam"), a subsidiary of the international manufacturer of high-quality precision wires of non-ferrous metals, Berkenhoff GmbH, announced that the company will continue to invest in and expand programs serving to offer care and support to its Vietnamese employees in 2023, creating an employee-focused workplace that prioritizes diversity,... Read More
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources closes the second edition of the Future Minerals Forum
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) has announced the closing of the second Future Minerals Forum (FMF), which was held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In his concluding speech, Forum host HE the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King... Read More
Sims Limited Announces Retirement of Heather Ridout from Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sims Limited (ASX: SGM), a global leader in sustainability and an enabler of the circular economy, announced today that Heather Ridout AO will retire from the Sims Limited Board of Directors in 2023. Changes to the Board of Directors, the board committees and structure will be determined at a later date. Ridout, the former chief executive of the Australian Industry Group from 2004 through 2012, joined... Read More
Risen Energy's 700Wp+ HJT Solar Module Ushers in Era of Mass Production
NINGBO, China, Jan. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Risen Energy, the leading solar module manufacturer in China announced that the company is beginning to mass-produce HJT Hyper-ion solar modules at a press conference held in Shanghai on December 24th. Song Yifeng, the Product Director of Risen Energy, gave a keynote speech on the challenges and progress of industrializing heterojunction (HJT) technology. He introduced the company's plan to mass-... Read More
Venture Global Announces Closing of $1,000,000,000 Senior Secured Notes by Venture Global Calcasieu Pass, LLC
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Global LNG, Inc. ("Venture Global") announced today that its subsidiary, Venture Global Calcasieu Pass, LLC ("VGCP") has closed its offering of $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior secured notes due 2030 (the "Notes"). The Notes will mature on January 15, 2030. VGCP intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to (i) prepay certain amounts outstanding under VGCP's... Read More
Thales Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Comprehensive Solutions, Services, and Market-leading Position
SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan has researched the global software license and entitlement management market and, based on its findings, recognizes Thales with the 2022 Global Software License and Entitlement Management Market Leadership Award. The company is the recognized leader in the software monetization field with a team of 450 experts in over 20 countries, including the United States, China, India, Japan,... Read More
Masdar Signs Agreement to Explore Exporting Green Hydrogen from Abu Dhabi to Europe
ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Masdar, one of the world's leading clean energy companies, Port of Amsterdam, SkyNRG, Evos Amsterdam and Zenith Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a green hydrogen supply chain between Abu Dhabi and Amsterdam to support Dutch and European markets. Read More
With the Successful Launch of the Fourth Generation Engine, "Technology Chery" Shines Again in Australia
With the Successful Launch of the Fourth Generation Engine, "Technology Chery" Shines Again in Australia Read More
TJP Labs Inc. Receives FDA Acceptance For Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA)
PICKERING, ON, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --TJP Labs Inc. ("TJP Labs") is proud to announce the acceptance of its Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) submission by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its brand, L!X nicotine pouches. Marketed by its subsidiary L!X Innovations Inc. ("L!X Innovations") under the name L!X nicotine pouches, the brand's application moves forward to the next step in the PMTA review process. Speaking on... Read More
AIA Singapore appoints Heung-min Son as its first brand ambassador promoting holistic wellness amongst Singaporeans
SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AIA Singapore today announced Tottenham Hotspur player Heung-min Son, as its first Singapore brand ambassador. Heung-min Son is a seven time Asian Footballer of the Year and last season became the first Asian player to win the Premier League Golden Boot. His appointment comes as part of the AIA One Billion movement which aims to engage a billion people across the region to live Healthier, Longer, Better... Read More
NashTech makes strategic acquisition of North American cloud and data solutions provider, Knoldus
LONDON, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NashTech, the global technology solutions business of Nash Squared, has acquired Knoldus as part of its strategic expansion in North America. Knoldus is a technology advisory and solutions company with over 300 employees based in Canada, the US, Singapore and two development centres in India. It has a strong reputation across Fortune 500 clients for delivering leading–edge digital solutions around data,... Read More
Bank of America Reports Fourth-Quarter 2022 Financial Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America reported its fourth-quarter 2022 financial results today. The news release, supplemental filing and investor presentation can be accessed at Bank of America's Investor Relations website at https://investor.bankofamerica.com/quarterly-earnings. Investor Conference Call information Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan and Chief Financial Officer Alastair Borthwick will discuss the... Read More
Global Leaders to Explore the Road to Net Zero at ADSW Summit
ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ADSW Summit will take place on Monday and Tuesday, January 16 and 17, bringing together heads of state, policymakers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs from around the world to discuss the most pressing issues and opportunities on the road to net zero. The two-day summit is the flagship event of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) which runs from January 14 to 19. The summit will focus on... Read More
Thailand 2022 Investment Pledges up 39% to USD20 Billion Helped by FDI flows in Electronics, EV, Data Centers
BANGKOK, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) announced today that applications for investment promotion in 2022 reached 664.6 billion baht (ca. USD20 billion), an increase of 39% from the previous year's adjusted number, boosted by large foreign direct investments (FDI) in key sectors, including electronics, the electric vehicles (EV) supply chain and data centers, confirming the recovery from COVID-19. The... Read More
Trip.com Group sees surge in mainland China travel bookings boosted by Lunar New Year demand
SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com Group, the leading global travel service provider, has seen mainland Chinese demand for travel continue to surge in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday season. This comes after the decision last month by mainland China to officially abolish all quarantine restrictions for inbound visitors from 8 January. Since the announcement on 26 December 2022, Trip.com Group has subsequently seen a... Read More
Kia Carens wins Indian Car of the Year 2023 and EV6 takes Green Car Award
NEW DELHI and SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kia Carens has been crowned as the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2023 and the Kia EV6 won the Green Car Award 2023 by ICOTY. With this, Kia has become the first brand ever to win two ICOTY awards in the same year. The ICOTY awards, held under the aegis of the Automotive Journalists Association of India (AJAI), are the most coveted automotive awards in India and are often... Read More
Formula E and DHL renew partnership kicking off the new Gen3 era
SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Formula E and DHL, the Official Founding and Logistics Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, today announced a multi-year partnership extension starting in the Gen3 era to continue bringing the importance of sustainability to cities around the world. DHL is the Official Founding Partner and has been the Official Logistics Partner of the world's first all-electric motorsport championship... Read More
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