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Freepoint Commodities Announces Jeffrey Wang as Head of Freepoint Asia
STAMFORD, Conn., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freepoint Commodities ("Freepoint") announced today that Jeffrey Wang/Wang Le (王乐) has been named as Head of Freepoint Asia. Mr. Wang comes to Freepoint with 20 years of experience in the energy and commodities business. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs where he was a managing director heading J. Aron Company's APEJ commodity sales team in Singapore. In that role, Mr. Wang lead the team's... Read More
CGTN: 50 years on, China, Spain have profound friendship, achieve common prosperity
BEIJING, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez discussed major topics concerning global peace and economic cooperation on Friday. Both agreed that China and Spain should keep upholding multilateralism, safeguarding world peace and coping with various global challenges through dialogue and cooperation. Sanchez is visiting China as part of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.... Read More
CGTN: China, Singapore upgrade relations for higher-quality cooperation
BEIJING, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong described bilateral relations as "very good" in an interview with China Media Group two weeks ago, before embarking on his official visit to China. Then one day before he wrapped up his week-long trip, the two countries had their relations updated to a "comprehensive, high-quality and forward-looking" partnership, as Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Lee at... Read More
LONGi Chairman calls for global collaboration to accelerate energy transition at Bo'ao forum
XI'AN, China, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Bo'ao Forum for Asia Annual Conference was held in China's southern island province of Hainan from March 28th to 30th, with the theme "An Uncertain World: Solidarity and Cooperation for Development amid Challenges". Zhong Baoshen, Chairman of LONGi Green Energy Technology, a leading global renewable energy company, spoke at a forum, "Global Energy Supply Shock," during the annual conference... Read More
Tranglo launches instant SEPA payout to Europe
SINGAPORE, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tranglo today announced the launch of instant SEPA payments to Europe. It marks the company's first large-scale expansion in that region and comes amid an influx of cross-border funds in recent years. SEPA facilitates over 43 billion transactions annually, with cross-border payments growing rapidly in the last 10 years. However, cross-border SEPA credit transfers and direct debits accounted only for... Read More
The INX Digital Company Reports Q4 2022 Update and Annual Financial Results
TORONTO, April 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The INX Digital Company, Inc. (NEO: INXD, OTCQB: INXDF, INXATS: INX) (the "Company" or "INX"), the owner of INX.One, security token and digital asset trading platform, a U.S. broker-dealer and an inter-dealer broker (through its subsidiaries), announced annual financial results as of December 31, 2022. Investment gains/losses for any particular period are not indicative of quarterly business performance.... Read More
GS1 UK appoints Syndigo to enhance productDNA data management and sharing service
LONDON, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a thorough evaluation process, GS1 UK has appointed Syndigo to manage productDNA. Built and governed in collaboration with the UK grocery industry, productDNA was launched by GS1 UK in 2017 to provide a single catalogue of high-quality, independently verified product data underpinned by GS1 standards. Going forward, Syndigo will manage all sales, support, operation management, and further... Read More
Venturi Astrolab's FLEX rover to launch to the Moon on an upcoming SpaceX mission
MONACO, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In three years' time, the Monegasque Venturi Group will write the most impressive page in its history: in 2026, the FLEX (Flexible Logistics and Exploration) rover, the result of an international collaboration (see below), will head for the Moon. The American company SpaceX will be responsible for transporting the rover, which will be the largest and most capable in the history of lunar vehicles. SpaceX... Read More
Protecting migratory birds and their precious wetland habitat with AIoT technology
HANGZHOU, China, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dongtan Reserve in Shanghai, located at the mouth of the Yangtze River, provides food, shelter, and breeding grounds for nearly one million migratory birds each year. To ensure that Beibayao Wetland continues to meet the needs of its feathered visitors, a team of rangers, engineers and other specialists continually monitor the site and the bird populations. In recent years, Hikvision also... Read More
Roll1ng Thund3rz launches WEB3WAR - a blockchain-secured first-person shooter
LONDON, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roll1ng Thund3rz Pte. Ltd., an integrated entertainment company building next-generation games using Web3 and blockchain technologies, has today officially launched WEB3WAR, a free-to-play first-person shooter secured by the Zilliqa blockchain. WEB3WAR is the first game to be released by Roll1ng Thund3rz, which was spun-out as a standalone business from Zilliqa in February. The multiplayer-exclusive title... Read More
Koo Promises Lifetime Free Verification for all Notable Personalities
SAN FRANCISCO, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koo, the world's second largest microblog, announced that it will offer free lifetime verification to all notable personalities that qualify. In recognition of eminence or achievements or professional status, Koo awards a Yellow Tick against user profiles after they meet the criteria that's clearly published on its website. Koo is committed to building a safe and inclusive platform that provides... Read More
Xiao-I Chairman Attends 2023 Boao Forum to Share Insights into Artificial Intelligence Development
SHANGHAI, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiao-I Corporation (Nasdaq: AIXI) ("Xiao-I" or the "Company"), a leading cognitive artificial intelligence enterprise in China, today announced its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hui Yuan, attended the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023 (the "Forum") in China's Hainan province from the 28th to 31st of March to share his insights into the development of artificial intelligence ("AI") and... Read More
Tianlong Announces Global Release of GeneFlex Nucleic Acid Extractor and Gentier mini+ Real-time PCR System
XI'AN, China, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tianlong, an innovative high-tech company specializing in molecular diagnostic products, has announced the global release of two new products, the GeneFlex Nucleic Acid Extractor and the Gentier mini+ Real-time PCR System. Featuring compact design and portability, they can provide researchers and clinicians with reliable and efficient tools for nucleic acid extraction and real-time PCR applications. Read More
Polaris® Cuts the Cord
SAN DIEGO, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of its 50th anniversary, Polaris, the leading manufacturer of automatic pool cleaners, introduces its latest innovation in robotic pool cleaners, Polaris FREEDOM—the first cordless robotic pool cleaner from the iconic brand. Cable-free and ready to clean from the floor to the waterline in 2.5 hours or less, Polaris FREEDOM is powered by a long-lasting lithium-ion battery; offering... Read More
SM Entertainment Holds 28th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and the New Board Appoints Cheol-hyuk Jang as CEO
SEOUL, South Korea, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, SM Entertainment ("SM" or the "Company") (KRX:041510) announced that all agendas proposed by the Company's Board of Directors(BOD) were approved by its shareholders at the 28th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders(AGM) held at SM headquarter in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. With this, the foundation has been laid for implementing the SM 3.0 strategy, an essential element for the Company to... Read More
Ministry of SOEs Encourages Pupuk Indonesia to Develop Clean Ammonia
JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) of Indonesia has asked PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) to play a role in the use of clean energy, one of which is through the use of ammonia. Deputy Minister I of SOEs Pahala Mansury said that the use of blue and green ammonia in the world will continue to increase in the future.... Read More
CMI Launches iSolutions Partner Ecosystem Alliance
HONG KONG, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China Mobile International Limited (CMI) successfully launched the iSolutions Partner Ecosystem Alliance in Hong Kong. By bringing together next-generation information technology partners in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud, digital, network, edge, terminal, and security (ABCDNETS), the alliance aims to empower enterprises to accelerate digital transformation on a true... Read More
Boao Forum for Asia to carry forward multilateralism, promote cooperation
BEIJING, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2023 held its first press conference on March 28, on which the "Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress Annual Report 2023" and the "Sustainable Development: Asia and the World Annual Report 2023" were officially released. Noting that uncertainty remains a prominent character of today's world, BFA Secretary General Li... Read More
Share Trading Platform moomoo Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Australian Market
SYDNEY, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Share trading platform moomoo is proud to announce the celebration of its one-year anniversary in the Australian market. The platform has seen remarkable growth over the past year, bringing innovative solutions to the Australian trading industry. To mark this milestone, moomoo hosted a celebratory dinner on Wednesday, 29 March at Park Hyatt in Sydney. The event was attended by moomoo Chief Operating... Read More
CGTN: China's certainty is a mainstay of world peace, development: premier
BEIJING, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a world of uncertainties, China's certainty is a mainstay that safeguards world peace and development, said Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday, calling it "a fact that was true in the past, and even more so at present and in the future." "No matter how the world will change, China will adhere to reform and opening up and innovation-driven development," Li told the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum... Read More
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