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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2023
LONDON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QS Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released today the inaugural QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, a new framework to evaluate how universities are taking action to tackle the world's most pressing environmental and social issues. Jessica Turner, CEO at QS, said: "QS aims to provide prospective students with independent insights into university records in improving sustainability and support... Read More
Smart Poles to Become a Key Deployment Framework for Urban Infrastructure, Reaching an Installed Base of 10.8 Million by 2030
LONDON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart poles are multi-functional aggregation points for smart urban infrastructure, built on top of smart streetlights and connected utility poles. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, by 2030, the installed base of smart poles will exceed 10.8 million globally with system revenues amounting to US$60 billion. "The relevance of smart poles for smart cities is huge. They offer an... Read More
Mata Amritanandamayi Devi Appointed C20 Civil Chair
KOLLAM, India, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Govt of India has appointed Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) as the Chair of the country's Civil 20 (C20), an official engagement group of the Group of 20 (G20). The G20 is the premier intergovernmental forum for the world's developed and emerging economies to address financial stability on a global basis. The C20 is its platform for civil-society organizations (CSOs) to bring forth non-... Read More
PTT Global Chemical Boosts Sustainability, To Install Solar Rooftop with TotalEnergies ENEOS
BANGKOK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TotalEnergies ENEOS will develop solar rooftop project for PTT Global Chemical (GC), a leading global chemical company to provide a total of 5.7 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system to its facilities in Thailand. With over 10,000 of solar panels installed, both PV systems will generate approximately 8,600 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable energy annually, realising significant cost savings for GC and... Read More
Four Points by Sheraton Bali Seminyak Reopens with a new look and feel
BALI, Indonesia, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubbed as Bali's thriving entertainment, dining and fashion district, Four Points by Sheraton Bali Seminyak re-opens its doors to guests on 28 October 2022 with a refreshed look and feel that meets the needs of today's smart independent and next generation traveler. Amy Lingga, General Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Seminyak says: "We are excited to return to the neighborhood after a... Read More
HUAWEI AppGallery draws large crowds at the Thailand Game Show with more than 160,000 attendees
BANGKOK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HUAWEI AppGallery celebrated the successful conclusion of its inaugural "Game On, Play On with AppGallery" participation at the Thailand Game Show (TGS) 2022 with an overwhelming crowd in attendance. From 21-23 October, over 100,000 gaming enthusiasts visited the booth to immerse themselves in the world of their favourite games, whilst enjoying fun game-themed parties, participating in thrilling... Read More
Clarivate Identifies the Role of Research and Innovation in the World's Shift to Sustainable Energy
LONDON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today released a new report, A study of energy in transition: the role of research and innovation in the world's shift to sustainable energy sources. It finds that innovation activity in the sustainable energy space is tailing off, as research and inventive activities for... Read More
JKN Global Group acquires The Miss Universe Organization from IMG
BANGKOK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JKN, a Thai-owned media and content conglomerate, today announced the acquisition of The Miss Universe Organization from IMG. Read More
Ho Chi Minh City wins multiple awards at World Travel Awards & World MICE Awards 2022
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since March 2022, all Vietnam destinations are open, no self-isolation is required, and all regulations for COVID-19 testing required before entering will be suspended for international visitors, and the government has reinstated its pre-COVID-19 visa policies. Since Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's economic hub and has been fully equipped with its abundance of five-star hotels, world-class... Read More
Moomoo Partners with Make-A-Wish to Enrich Lives of The Children in Need
SYDNEY, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading tech-driven financial services platform, moomoo, announced its partnership with Make-A-Wish International, the charity organization that helps fulfill the wishes of children who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Moomoo and its parent company Futu Holdings (Nasdaq: FUTU) will share the power of wishes in the coming 12 months with their $200,000 donation, bringing joy and hope... Read More
KT&G's Smoke-Free Product 'lil' Is Now Available in More Than 30 Markets Globally
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The overseas coverage of KT's smoke-free product line 'lil', which is being commercialized outside of South Korea under a commercialization agreement with Philip Morris International (PMI), has surpassed 30 markets. This milestone was achieved in only about two years since the agreement commenced. In 2020, KT and PMI executed a supply agreement for the commercialization of lil outside of... Read More
Charting an Empowered Future: SM marks milestones in diversity and inclusion
PASAY CITY, Philippines, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) marked important milestones in upholding inclusion and diversity in the organization. Diversity recognizes the uniqueness and variety of the groups and societies that make up humankind. This can include differences in age, gender, sexuality, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, economic or other status. Social inclusion is the process... Read More
Mahidol University, the Top University in Thailand, Has Officially Adopted Jolly Good's Medical VR
TOKYO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jolly Good Inc. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kensuke Joji, hereinafter referred to as "Jolly Good"), in collaboration with Juntendo University (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, President: Hajime Arai), will commence a demonstration project for the introduction of medical education VR for the purpose of developing medical human resources through the use of VR at Royal Mahidol University (Bangkok, Thailand, President: Prof.... Read More
UK's most exclusive wealth tech, Privat 3 Money, launches bespoke mobile trading platform to HNW clients
LONDON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Privat 3 Money has launched a bespoke mobile trading platform, accessible via its mobile app, becoming only the second digital financial institution in the UK offering this in-app service.The trading platform has been brought to market via a partnership between FINRA regulated DriveWealth and FCA regulated P3 Wealth, a Privat 3 Money sister entity.The partnership gives clients the opportunity not only to... Read More
Asia's education leaders to gather at EDUtech Asia in Singapore to discuss the digital future of education
SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On 9 and 10 November 2022, education leaders, professionals and EdTech providers across Asia and beyond will gather in Singapore for the 7th Annual EDUtech Asia to share their successes, strategies, and plans for the future of education. Headlining the event are four inspirational international keynotes. Kiran Sethi, Founder/ Director, The Riverside School - Riverside Education Foundation Founder,... Read More
Singapore to host the 7th World One Health Congress
SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 7th World One Health Congress (WOHC), the world's premier event to advance the One Health agenda, will take place in Singapore at the iconic Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, from 7 to 11 November 2022. Mdm Halimah Yacob, President of the Republic of Singapore, will grace the event's Opening Ceremony on 7 November as its Guest-of-Honour and deliver the Opening Address. Read More
65 Equity Partners Invests $150 Million in Cityneon: Group to Rebrand to Neon
SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cityneon Holdings ("Cityneon", the "Company"/collectively with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), welcomes a fresh investment of S$150 million from 65 Equity Partners, an independently managed investment firm wholly-owned by Temasek Holdings. Cityneon concluded a round of private funding that raised S$235 million last April, and the collective funds raised will be utilized to further strengthen the Group's... Read More
Carrara Capital Chooses SS&C for Inaugural Fund Launch
WINDSOR, Conn., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SS Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that Carrara Capital has appointed SS GlobeOp as its fund administrator for its recently-launched multi-strategy fund. Carrara Capital will use SS GlobeOp's extensive suite of hedge fund services, including fund administration, investor services (including AML), Australia tax management and FATCA/CRS Reporting. SS's local team... Read More
Forrester's 2023 Asia Pacific Predictions: Despite Prioritising Technology Aimed At Driving Customer Value, Firms Will Struggle With Rising Customer Expectations
SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Forrester's (Nasdaq: FORR) 2023 Asia Pacific (APAC) Predictions, released today, geopolitical friction, global economic pressures, and post-pandemic challenges will force APAC firms to prioritise their technology investments in 2023. However, despite embracing technology-led solutions to improve the lives of customers and citizens, firms will struggle to keep pace with rising customer... Read More
Dusit Hotels and Resorts launches limited-time offer featuring exceptional value on stays through March 2023
BANGKOK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dusit Hotels and Resorts is celebrating the continued return of global travel by launching a limited-time offer on memorable stays at its properties in Thailand, the Maldives, the Philippines, Vietnam, the Middle East, and beyond. Called 'Live Life with Dusit,' the package includes up to 25% off Dusit's Best... Read More
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