TOKYO, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TOPPAN Holdings Inc. (TYO: 7911) (TOPPAN Holdings) has entered into an agreement with Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) (Sonoco), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, to acquire Sonoco's Thermoformed Flexible Packaging (TFP) business for approximately $1.8 billion on a cash-free and debt-free basis and subject to customary adjustments.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (NYSE: MEG), a global environmental solutions company, was selected to install its per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) mobile treatment system at Sydney Water's Cascade Water Filtration Plant (WFP) outside of Sydney, Australia to address PFAS in drinking water. In June 2024, perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and PFHxS, two forms of PFAS, were detected in...
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BURGOS, Spain, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiperbaric, the Spanish pioneer and global leader in high-pressure industrial equipment, announces its strategic expansion into India's metallurgical sector with its first Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP) installation. This milestone achievement positions Hiperbaric as the only Spanish company commercializing CIP technology in the Indian market, building upon its established presence in the region's...
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Opportunities, collaboration, and future growth took centre stage at Trip.com Group's annual Global Partner Summit, where over 2,000 industry leaders, including representatives from accommodation providers, airlines, attractions and tour operators, tourism boards, and the media, gathered to envision the future of travel. With the theme 'A Shared Journey to a Better World', the summit was held at...
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SYDNEY, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Humanforce, an Australian-borne global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, today announced the acquisition of LiveHire, a best-of-breed Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Recruit CRM, and AI-powered talent pooling platform. The acquisition is Humanforce's fourth in a two-year period. The deal, valued at $17.2M, delivers businesses the capability to augment their workforce quickly,...
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SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group is proud to announce that a total of 22 models from Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and Genesis have been honored with the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S2C, a global leader in FPGA-based prototyping solutions, announces its Prodigy S8-100 Logic System, the latest addition to the eighth-generation family, is shipping and deployed by leading enterprises. Designed to address the growing demands of AI and HPC, the S8-100 series delivers unparalleled scalability, flexibility, and efficiency. Powered by AMD Versal™ Premium VP1902 adaptive SoC with...
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HONG KONG, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Dec. 12, Huawei and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) jointly held a launch ceremony for "The University of Hong Kong Huawei Global Smart Campus Network Showcase." This marks a new milestone in their collaboration on developing smarter campus network connectivity and infrastructures. Both parties are committed to creating a global showcase for smart campus network innovation, which not only...
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global law firm Jones Day announces that the 37 lawyers listed below will be admitted to the Firm's partnership effective January 1, 2025. "This class of new partners once again reflects Jones Day's ability to provide our valued clients the guidance and legal solutions for their most complex business challenges across the globe," said Gregory M. Shumaker, Managing Partner of Jones Day. The full...
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SYDNEY, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Info-Tech Research Group has announced the second round of featured speakers for its flagship LIVE 2025 in Australia conference, taking place at the Hilton Brisbane, Australia, on March 18–19, 2025. Alan Neal, Division President, Vendor Services, and Hans Eckman, Research Fellow, both of Info-Tech Research Group, join the list of keynote speakers bringing actionable insights to the region's IT leaders.
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report from World Commerce Contracting (WorldCC) and Randstad Australia sounds the alarm on the state of procurement and contract management in Australia. The report, ‘Workforce Dynamics in the Modern Era: Bridging Skills Gaps and Embracing Future Needs’, uncovers a profession grappling with a widening skills gap, uncertainty surrounding AI, and a lack of clear career pathways –...
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SYDNEY, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is excited to reopen the beloved 1.7 million litre Day and Night on the Reef oceanarium, while simultaneously launching a brand-new Rockpool experience. The Reef Returns: Day And Night on The Reef On Friday 20 December, the iconic Day and Night on the Reef oceanarium will reopen! Proudly reintroducing visitors to a mesmerising 1.7 million litre tropical oceanarium....
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LONDON, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) announces today they have secured US$90M debt finance for their long-standing Brazil-based client, BTG Pactual.The US$90 million senior unsecured loan was provided by EIB and the transaction follows on from a very recent transaction also advised by EMGA for USD$210m.Sajeev Chakkalakal, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking at EMGA, said: "This...
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SINGAPORE, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Motion Picture Association (MPA) today announced Urmila Venugopalan, currently Executive Vice President of Strategy Global Operations, will become the MPA's new President and Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, effective January 31, 2025. She will succeed Belinda Lui, who is retiring after five years of leading the MPA in the region. Venugopalan joined the MPA in 2017 and has...
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CANBERRA, Australia, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WAISL is delighted to announce the launch of its Digital Twin-Powered Integrated Airport Predictive Operations Centre (APOC) at Hyderabad International Airport in India. The industry-leading solution was unveiled by the Honourable Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu who praised the pioneering efforts of the Chairman and leadership of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport...
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SYDNEY, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready for a holiday miracle! The US Mega Millions lottery is offering an incredible $1.31 billion (US$825 million) jackpot that could turn your Christmas dreams into reality, with its next draw on 20 December, 2024. Imagine welcoming 2025 with a life-changing jackpot prize! At TheLotter Australia, customers can purchase entries to US MegaLuck, where their selections will be matched with an official...
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WAISL is delighted to announce the launch of its Digital Twin-Powered Integrated Airport Predictive Operations Centre (APOC) at Hyderabad International Airport in India. The avant-garde solution was unveiled by the Honourable Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, who lauded the pioneering efforts of the Chairman and leadership of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport...
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STOCKHOLM, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syncron, the leading provider of aftermarket service lifecycle management (SLM) solutions, announced today that it has been positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning for Spare Parts/MRO Industries 2024 Vendor Assessment (#US51541424, December 2024). Syncron was recognized for several strengths including its parts planning solutions with dynamic replenishment,...
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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With decades of expertise in building critical storage and memory for world-leading digital devices, Biwin will now bring its innovative and high-performance products to meet the evolving demands of today's digital consumers. Biwin's featured products will be showcased at CES 2025 and available on Amazon JP in December 2024, followed by Amazon UK in January 2025, and will roll out to key markets...
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the agenda for FMF25 was revealed at a press conference in Riyadh, led by Saudi Arabia's Vice-Minister for Mining Affairs, H.E. Khalid Al-Mudaifer. "For the past three years, the Future Minerals Forum has become the premier gathering for minerals and an all-year-long effort to address the sector's challenges and opportunities. To achieve this, it convenes government representatives,...
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