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Samsonite collaborates with the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat
SINGAPORE, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsonite is preparing to unveil a highly anticipated collaboration that fuses the popular C-Lite luggage series with the iconic, instantly recognizable artworks of beloved artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Speaking to both an elevated art crowd as well as Generation Z and millennial travellers with an appreciation for pop culture, the luggage is set to be the coolest travel companion, and also a coveted... Read More
MedAlliance to be Acquired by Cordis
GENEVA, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiss-based medical technology company MedAlliance has announced it has entered into an agreement with Cordis for an acquisition which includes an initial investment of $35M and upfront closing payment of $200M, regulatory achievement milestones of up to $125M and commercial milestones of up to $775M through 2029 for a total consideration of up to $1.135 Billion. Cordis is a worldwide leader in the... Read More
SIMPLYGOOD LAUNCHES NEW SUSTAINABLE HOME CLEANING AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND.
SYDNEY, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SimplyGood (www.simplygood.sg), the eco-brand that's reimagining everyday home cleaning personal care products to eliminate single-use plastics, will launch in Australia and New Zealand on October 15, 2022. Launched in Singapore in May 2021, SimplyGood's range of eco-home cleaning and personal care products are... Read More
Locus Robotics Announced as Platinum Sponsor of ROSCon 2022 in Kyoto, Japan
WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Locus Robotics, the leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, will be the Platinum sponsor for 2022 at the upcoming ROSCon 2022 event happening 19-21 October at the Kyoto International Conference Center in Kyoto, Japan. "Locus Robotics is proud to be part of ROSCon as a first-time Platinum sponsor and to again be part of the program of technical talks and tutorials,... Read More
Bronte Capital Selects Clearwater Analytics to Power its Digital Operating Platform
SYDNEY, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN), an industry-leading SaaS provider, announced today that Sydney-based, global long/short fund manager Bronte Capital has selected Clearwater to power its investment data management, reporting, and portfolio analytics. Founded in 2009, Bronte Capital focuses on generating alpha from both its long and short portfolio, with its investments consisting principally of listed... Read More
Run it your way with 13cabs as a professional driver
MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Want flexibility and the ability to earn good money on your terms? Forget about being an Uber driver, truck driver or courier driver. There is a better way. 13cabs has a unique feature called MyDriver, which allows drivers to build a portfolio of repeat passengers who enjoy their service. It essentially allows drivers to build their own list of clients, essentially their own business with the... Read More
Brankas and CRIF jointly launch APAC's first ever open banking credit score product
SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brankas, the leading open finance technology provider in Southeast Asia and CRIF, a global leader in credit bureau, business information, and credit risk solutions, announced today a strategic partnership to launch the APAC region's first open finance credit score product, 'New Evaluation Open Suite' (N.E.O.S). The N.E.O.S credit scoring system analyzes alternative data sources to provide more accurate... Read More
NEOM AI Challenge Continues to Welcome the Projects of Innovators and Entrepreneurs
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The second edition of NEOM AI Challenge, launched by the Saudi Data AI Authority (SDAIA) in partnership with NEOM, continues to welcome those wishing to compete in the Challenge until the 10th of November. NEOM Challenge aims to support innovators and entrepreneurs and build local and international capacities in small and medium enterprises worldwide to push them to new heights in... Read More
The Grand Hamdan Award goes to two scientists in Australia
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to an official announcement made recently in Dubai, Prof. Ian Hector Frazer and the Late Dr. Jian Zhou are the winners of the Grand Hamdan Award for the topic of – Infectious Diseases in the Award's 12th term (2021-2022). The winners will be honored in a grand ceremony in the museum of the future in Dubai- the United Arab Emirates, on 23 November 2022, alongside 12 prestigious personalities... Read More
Strategic Partnership Agreement to Develop the Quantum Computing Market in Japan and Asia-Pacific
TOKYO, CAMBRIDGE, England and BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsui Co., Ltd ("Mitsui") and Quantinuum have signed a strategic partnership agreement to collaborate in the delivery of quantum computing in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. Mitsui, which is committed to digital transformation, and Quantinuum, one of the world's leading quantum computing companies, integrated across hardware and software, have entered this... Read More
Sasol, ArcelorMittal South Africa partner to decarbonise and reindustrialise Vaal, Saldanha through green hydrogen
JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sasol and ArcelorMittal South Africa have announced a partnership to develop carbon capture technology to produce sustainable fuels and chemicals, and green steel production through green hydrogen and derivatives. Under a joint development agreement (JDA), they will advance studies into two potential projects: the Saldanha green hydrogen and derivatives study which will explore the region's potential... Read More
Artmarket.com: the Paris+ art fair will boost the French art market; Artprice congratulates Mimosa Echard, winner of the 2022 Marcel Duchamp Prize
PARIS, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The international Art Basel organization (owned by MCH Group) is about to open its first Paris+ art fair (20-23 October), which replaces the FIAC. This change follows a wave of new gallery openings in the French capital, including Skarstedt, David Zwirner, and Peter Kilchmann, as well as the addition of new branches for Gagosian and Continua, and the inauguration of the Pinault Collection at the former... Read More
Hevo Data Partners with Databricks to Bring Effortless and Automated Data Integration to More Data-Driven Businesses
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hevo Data, the leading no-code ETL platform, announced their official partnership with Databricks, the lakehouse company, to simplify and accelerate data integration into the lakehouse for mutual customers. This new partnership allows users to access Hevo Data directly in Databricks and redefines data integration at scale. Read More
Household budget squeeze stalls sustainable choices of 2\3 in APAC
SINGAPORE, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite 98% of people in APAC wanting to live a sustainable life, the rising cost of living is preventing the 2 in 3 who want to do more for the planet from acting on their good intentions (67%), according to Kantar's Sustainability Sector Index 2022 in APAC, as part of a global benchmark study from the world's leading marketing data and analytics company. Read More
Adsterra Publishers and Affiliates Can Now Withdraw Payouts in Local Currencies Via Hyperwallet (by PayPal)
LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adsterra advertising network has announced today that its publishers and affiliates from 42 countries can withdraw payouts via local banks. The rollout is powered by Hyperwallet, which ensures a fully automated integration with the Adsterra platform allowing users to either set up the preferred payment method themselves or request that from Adsterra managers. Read More
FROM MINE TO MINT: ROYAL CANADIAN MINT INTRODUCES ITS FIRST, FULLY SEGREGATED SINGLE MINE GOLD BULLION COIN
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to increasing market demand for greater transparency in the provenance of precious metals, and to showcase its continually evolving refining capabilities, the Mint is introducing its first gold bullion coin completely sourced from a single mine. The 2022 $50 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Gold Maple Leaf Single-Sourced Mine bullion coin is entirely composed of gold extracted by Agnico Eagle at its... Read More
Michter's Distillery To Release 2022 Bottling of 20 Year Bourbon
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michter's Master Distiller Dan McKee and Michter's Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved a release of Michter's 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Michter's distributors and importers will begin to ship the 2022 edition in early November. "This is a whiskey that I really look forward to when Dan and Andrea decide to release it," said Michter's President Joseph J. Magliocco. "It's... Read More
Global 200mm Semiconductor Fab Capacity Projected to Surge 20% to Record High by 2025, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are estimated to increase 200mm fab capacity 20% from 2021 through 2025, adding 13 new 200mm lines as the industry reaches a record high of more than 7 million wafers per month (wpm), SEMI announced today in its 200mm Fab Outlook to 2025 report. Surging demand for automotive and other applications are driving the capacity expansion for power semiconductors... Read More
CEM Introduces the Future of Microwave Digestion
MATTHEWS, N.C., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEM Corporation, a leading supplier of sample preparation systems, is pleased to introduce the all new BLADETM automated microwave digestion system. The BLADE brings speed, simplicity, flexibility, and performance to elemental sample preparation. CEM introduced the first commercially available microwave digestion system to the world in 1985 and is transforming sample prep again with the... Read More
Zilliqa taps Mark Hemsley as Chairman of the Board
LONDON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zilliqa Research Pte. Ltd., developers of the Zilliqa blockchain – a high-performance, high-security and low-fee layer-1 blockchain protocol, today announce the appointment of Mark Hemsley as the company's Chairman of the Board. Hemsley joins the Zilliqa board of directors following an illustrious corporate career,... Read More
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