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ICP DAS turns data into insights and supports businesses in embarking on ESG journey
HSINCHU, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, the business goals of worldwide companies have gone beyond profit-making. Incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) thinking into business objectives and reaching Net Zero has gained significant importance. Thus, ESG adoption soars. ICP DAS, a long-established company, has been here to support companies in embarking on the ESG and Net Zero journey. Moreover, we obtained... Read More
Sinopec Publishes "The Sinopec Green and Low-carbon Development White Paper 2022"
BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China Petroleum Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, "Sinopec") published the "The Sinopec Green and Low-carbon Development White Paper 2022" (the "White Paper") on January 13, highlighting its vision and practices across the scopes of a strategic roadmap, institutional mechanism, clean energy initiatives and the economical utilization of resources. Sinopec was the first Chinese company to publish a... Read More
Hyundai Motor Group Promotes Busan, South Korea's Bid to Host World Expo 2030 at World Economic Forum
SEOUL, South Korea and DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is promoting the South Korean city of Busan's bid to host World EXPO 2030 at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, an event that engages the world's top political, business and cultural leaders. Read More
Splitit, Alipay form partnership to power 'Pay After Delivery' instalments on AliExpress
MELBOURNE, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Splitit Payments Limited ("Splitit" or the "Company") (ASX:SPT, OTCQX:SPTTY), the only white-label service allowing customers to pay by instalments using their existing credit on their payment card at checkout, announces that Splitit and Alipay have formed a partnership to power the 'Pay After Delivery' option for shoppers on AliExpress, a global eCommerce marketplace owned by the Alibaba Group. The... Read More
A Year of Progress: imToken Publish the 7th Annual Report
SINGAPORE, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- imToken published its 7th annual report. Over the past seven years, imToken has helped 15 million users worldwide enter the blockchain world. Security, as an eternal theme of the crypto winter, is always a common concern for token holders. The challenging economic climate and unexpected negative events have made the current cryptocurrency market even more difficult. imToken has taken action by cracking... Read More
LG HOME APPLIANCE FACTORY IN UNITED STATES LATEST TO RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS 'LIGHTHOUSE' STATUS
SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics'(LG) home appliance manufacturing plant in the United States has been selected as a world-leading Lighthouse Factory by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The million-square-foot factory in Clarksville, Tennessee – the U.S. production base for LG's award-winning washers and dryers – is the industry's first home appliance plant in the United States to join the WEF's global network.... Read More
Purple Quarter Appoints Ex-Alibaba/Lazada, Ved Prakash, as Regional CEO
SINGAPORE, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Bespoke CTO Search Firm, Purple Quarter today announced Ved Prakash as the Regional CEO to oversee its operations in the newly expanded APAC, Europe and US markets. The appointment is a strategic move to bolster Purple Quarter's 2023-24 global initiatives. Roopa Kumar, Group CEO Founder shared on the appointment, "Purple Quarter's vision is to empower businesses and global leaders to... Read More
Mowilex Creates Indonesia's First Renewable, Bio-Based Paint, Which Improves Indoor Air by Turning Formaldehyde into Water Vapour
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Naturalle™ paint from PT Mowilex Indonesia (Mowilex) features a groundbreaking, bio-based formula that contains 28% renewable raw materials and removes formaldehyde from indoor air. Producing Naturalle™ with plant elements reduces its overall carbon footprint while creating a durable, high-performing matte paint that is low in odour and free of organic compounds (VOCs).... Read More
ALLSPRING GLOBAL INVESTMENTS OPENS HONG KONG OFFICE AND HIRES HEAD OF SALES FOR NORTH ASIA
HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allspring Global Investments (Allspring), a leading independent asset manager with US$463 billion in assets under management*, today announced the opening of its new office in Hong Kong and the appointment of Linda Luk as head of Sales for North Asia. Linda joins Allspring with almost 30 years' experience working in the investment industry, leading distribution and marketing activities across the... Read More
Forever Living Products International Announces New President
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forever Living Products International, a direct sales health and beauty company with presence in over 160 countries, recently named Aidan O'Hare its new President. O'Hare takes on the role after working in management at Forever Living for 26 years, overseeing global sales strategies as the Executive Vice President of Sales. Read More
ANDAZ BRAND DEBUTS IN THAILAND WITH THE OPENING OF ANDAZ PATTAYA JOMTIEN BEACH
CHICAGO, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, marking the debut of the Andaz brand in Thailand. Nestled across over 15 acres (6.4 hectares) of stunning beachfront land, amid mature trees and gardens overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, this luxury lifestyle resort provides a myriad of ways for guests to express their personal style and connect with the local... Read More
Yadea Celebrates a 2022 that Witnessed Rapid Globalization, Multiple Tech Breakthroughs and Esthetic Innovations, Excited to Further "Electrify Your Life" in 2023
WUXI, China, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yadea (01585:HK), the world's leading electric two-wheeler brand, is driving into 2023 with massive momentum thanks to yet another landmark year in 2022 that featured lightning-fast globalization, exciting tech breakthroughs, and sleek esthetic innovation. The smart and sustainable e-mobility company's global standing and brand image has been crystallized having significantly caught the attention of... Read More
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
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