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OKX to Open Office in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX, the second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 technology company, today announced that it will open an office in Australia in the coming months. The announcement was made at an exclusive event for Australia's crypto community at the Melbourne Arts Centre, and was attended by OKX Ambassadors Scotty James and Daniel Ricciardo. Read More

BitKeep 2023 Roadmap Reveals Its Plan to Rebrand as Bitget Wallet and Strengthen Security

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BitKeep, one of the world's leading non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets, has announced its new 2023 roadmap, following a $30 million fundraising from Bitget, a top crypto derivatives and copy trading platform. The roadmap reveals plans by the multi-chain wallet to revamp its brand, restructure the management team, and strengthen the overall security system.... Read More

Cherry Cheung Joins Robb Report Hong Kong as Strategic Development Director

HONG KONG, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexus Media Ltd is proud to announce the appointment of Cherry Cheung as Strategic Development Director for Robb Report Hong Kong. In her new position, she will oversee brand positioning and business development, as well as marketing, events, and RR1HK, Robb Report's private membership club for high-net-worth individuals around the world.... Read More

NetEase announces "Lord of the Rings" Game Fanfiction Contest

GUANGZHOU, China, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The SLG game released by NetEase is organizing a fanfiction contest for its character Mathom Peddler, where winners will receive round-trip tickets to visit the Hobbiton movie set in New Zealand. The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War is a Warner Bros.-licensed real-time strategy game set in Middle-earth. It offers players the opportunity to lead Middle-earth heroes to seize land, vie for the Ring,... Read More

Net Profit Doubled and Significant Progress Achieved

HONG KONG, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 00883, SSE: 600938) today announced its 2022 annual results for the year ended December 31, 2022. In 2022, despite the complicated and volatile energy conditions and international environment, CNOOC Limited managed to achieve record highs in its performance through increasing... Read More

MIT Technology Review Examines the Emergent Industrial Metaverse with Siemens AG

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review and Siemens AG announced a new collaboration today examining the emergence of the industrial metaverse, headlined by an editorially independent research report from MIT Technology Review Insights, The Emergent Industrial Metaverse. Designed for those tasked with making technology decisions, The Emergent Industrial Metaverse explores the emergence of the industrial... Read More

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS COMPANIES SUPPORT 2.3M JOBS AND GENERATE US$14BN IN TAX REVENUES GLOBALLY

LONDON, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The British Virgin Islands' (BVI's) positive role in the global economy has been underscored in a new independent report launched today: 'Beyond globalisation: The British Virgin Islands contribution to global prosperity in an uncertain world'[1]. Read More

With Security Copilot, Microsoft brings the power of AI to cyberdefense

SINGAPORE, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. announced it is bringing the next generation of AI to cybersecurity with the launch of Microsoft Security Copilot, giving defenders a much-needed tool to quickly detect and respond to threats and better understand the threat landscape overall. Security Copilot will combine Microsoft's vast threat intelligence footprint with industry-leading expertise to augment the work of security... Read More

Digital and trade community convene to witness the inaugural ICC Future Trade Forum 2023.

SINGAPORE, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The much-anticipated inaugural ICC Future Trade Forum (FTF) runs from today to 30 March 2023 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. Presented by Digital Standards Initiative (DSI) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the forum provides an excellent platform for them to engage, discuss and exchange on key challenges as well as introduction to new program launches that will push the... Read More

CNN's Growing Bangladesh spotlights the innovators at the frontline of the country's sustainable growth

HONG KONG, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a brand-new 30-minute program, CNN's Growing Bangladesh explores how the country is gearing up for sustainable growth – both economically and environmentally. The low-lying nation is one of the most climate-vulnerable in the world, and its changemakers are finding localized solutions for Bangladesh's challenges, from flood-proof homes to solar-powered pay-as-you-go microgrids. Read More

CICC Hosts the China-Japan Finance and Economic Forum in Tokyo

BEIJING, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China International Capital Corporation ("CICC, 601995.SH, 3908.HK"), successfully held the China-Japan Finance and Economic Forum in Tokyo on 24th March, 2023. Hundreds of investors across financial areas have attended the forum. In the opening speech, Dr CHU Gang, Chief Operating Officer of CICC, presented the business strength of CICC and highlighted the influence of China-Japan cooperation in the... Read More

People in Asia seek to extend health span for longer, healthier retirement, Manulife survey shows

HONG KONG, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A long and healthy post retirement life is the aspiration of many, however many consumers in Asia are concerned about a deterioration in their health shortly after they stop working. They say this challenge is hard to manage because of the rising cost of healthcare and pressure on their personal finances, according to new research by Manulife. Read More

App-based remittances win on convenience, security and speed in Asia Pacific: Visa

SINGAPORE, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Pacific is one of the largest remittance-receiving regions in the world[1] and making up one of the top five recipient countries for remittance inflows is the Philippines[2], with remittances contributing an estimated 9.3% of the market's GDP in 2021[3]. This signals the importance of remittances as not just a lifeline for everyday needs but also a key economic driver in many markets. Read More

Kincentric names DBS, ofi as Regional Best Employers 2022 in APAC for exceptional Engagement, Agility, Leadership and Talent Focus

SINGAPORE, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DBS and ofi (Olam Food Ingredients) have been named by global HR advisory firm Kincentric as Regional Best Employers in 2022 for the Asia Pacific region. As part of its leading employer program, Kincentric identifies organisations that demonstrate outstanding people practices and workplace excellence. While DBS has received the award for seven years in a row, it is the second time that ofi has been... Read More

The Embodiment of Nature's Strength "Igneous" Arrives in Black Desert Mobile

SEOUL, South Korea, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Abyss announced today that the new class "Igneous" has arrived in Black Desert Mobile. The arrival of the new class brings with it an array of events to celebrate his appearance.  Wizard awakens to become Igneous, the embodiment of nature's strength who has reached the pinnacle of magic. He possesses an ability to use the elemental powers of "Marg," the Fire Guardian, and "Arne," the... Read More

Omdia: Samsung leads while BOE increases small medium AMOLED shipment market share in 2022

LONDON, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Omdia's latest Small medium display market tracker indicates that, in 2022, Samsung maintained its top position with 56% of the total market in terms of small medium size AMOLED market share, with BOE gradually approaching Samsung at 12% . Overall shipments of small medium size (9.0-inch and smaller) AMOLED in 2022 were 762 million, down 6% by Year-on-Year (YoY) due to cooling smartphone... Read More

Thrive Alternatives: Northzone Closes Oversubscribed Fundraise Exceeding €1 Billion

LONDON, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrive Alternatives is proud to be the exclusive placement agent in Asia Pacific for Northzone, a leading European VC and Growth firm. Northzone announces its largest fundraise to date: more than €1bn to invest in the next generation of changemakers. Between the global climate crisis and social, macroeconomic, and political uncertainty, Northzone believes technological innovation will continue to be the... Read More

Antengene Announces First Patient Dosed with Claudin 18.2 Antibody-Drug Conjugate ATG-022 for the Treatment of Patients with Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors in Australia

SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene" SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class therapeutics in hematology and oncology, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the Phase I CLINCH trial to evaluate ATG-022 as a monotherapy in... Read More

2023 Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index shows Singaporeans are still actively investing in crypto despite hit in overall confidence

SINGAPORE, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest study[1] by Independent Reserve, Singapore's first regulated cryptocurrency exchange for all investors, Singaporeans[2] are still actively investing in cryptocurrency despite a hit in overall confidence. The nation scored 55[3] on the IRCI this year, a decline from last year's score of 61. Read More

Kia EV9 Reshapes SUV User Experience with Superior Design and Technology

SEOUL, South Korea, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia has today revealed full details of the Kia EV9, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV that brings fresh thinking, design, and technology to the sector and spearheads the brand's rapid transformation to a sustainable mobility solutions provider in the era of electrification. Based on the game-changing Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the EV9 ensures athletic performance,... Read More