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German Stem Cell Expert Leads Delegation to Boost Sino-German Health & Educational Cooperation

BAODING, China, Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A landmark German delegation, led by world-renowned stem cell expert Prof. Dato' Sri Dr. Mike Chan, concluded a three-day visit to Baoding, China, marking a significant step in international health cooperation. The visit, from July 11-13, reciprocated an earlier Chinese governmental visit to Germany in June, which focused on collaboration in stem cell research, biotechnology, health, and medical...

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Services Sector Lead Growth Among SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The services sector continues to lead growth among SMEs. At the recently held Golden Bull Award 2024, 65.3 percent of all the winners were from the services sector, including in retail and wholesale, professional and business services, IT and education. The manufacturing sector accounted for 23.9 percent of the winners, with the construction and agriculture sectors rounding up the rest of...

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IBM and WWF-Germany to Build New AI Solution to Support Conservation of Keystone Species

ARMONK, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the World Wide Fund For Nature - Germany (WWF) announced they will work together to explore developing a new solution to support the monitoring of keystone species, starting with the critically endangered African forest elephant. Combining IBM's expertise in sustainability and technology with WWF's extensive experience in wildlife conservation, the new solution will be...

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CATL opens innovative new energy experience center in Chengdu

CHENGDU, China, Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 10th, CATL celebrated the opening of NING Space, the world's first new energy experience center in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Co-created with an array of car manufacturers and the local government, NING Space provides an innovative all-encompassing experience for consumers of "view, select, use, and learn" about electric vehicles, which will accelerate the global transition to e-mobility....

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AsiaMedic launches customised AI virtual assistantwith Enterprise SG affiliated startup MIEA Health

SINGAPORE, Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SGX Catalist-listed AsiaMedic Limited (the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), a leading health screening provider in Singapore, has launched an AI virtual assistant on WhatsApp to enhance customer experience and automate appointment-making. Mr Derrick Ong, General Manager of AsiaMedic, said, "It was labour intensive for the team to call clients, make, change, and confirm...

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ROYAL CANADIAN MINT'S 2023 PURE SILVER COIN - ALLEGORY OF PEACE WINS COIN OF THE YEAR AWARD IN THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL CATEGORY

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Canadian Mint is honoured that its 2023 Pure Silver Coin – Allegory of Peace has captured this year's Coin of the Year Award in the Most Inspirational category. Through this prestigious annual awards program, the Mint competes with global industry peers for the world's most coveted recognition of excellence in coin design and manufacturing. This latest recognition of the Mint's creativity and...

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Aon Appoints Admiral James Stavridis to Board of Directors

DUBLIN, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Admiral James Stavridis has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective Aug. 15, 2024. "We are pleased to welcome Admiral Stavridis to Aon's Board of Directors," said Lester B. Knight, chair of Aon's board. "Admiral Stavridis' experience as a retired four-star U.S. naval officer, partner and vice chair for global...

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MINISO Launches Talent Training Program in Malaysia to Support Its Global Expansion Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO, the renowned global lifestyle brand, recently introduced the second edition of its Eagle Leader Plan in Malaysia. This initiative is designed to strengthen MINISO's global talent supply chain and is part of a broader global talent program that the company first launched in 2022. As a rapidly expanding global retailer with a presence in 111 countries and markets, MINISO recognizes...

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HEADLINING ACTS AND ACTIVITIES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 20TH ANNUAL WORLD FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Food Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union has announced the musical lineup for the 2024 Festival. The 2024 World Food Music Festival will make its return on Friday, Aug. 23 – Sunday, Aug. 25 at Western Gateway Park in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). The Festival features food vendors representing countries and culinary regions from around the world as well as a wide...

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Fun88 India Celebrates 4th Anniversary with ₹4 Crore Cash Giveaway

HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Fun88, the leading online gaming and betting platform, is excited to celebrate its 4th anniversary with a thrilling promotion that offers players the chance to win from ₹4 Crore cash. To celebrate this milestone, Fun88 invites all players to play any of four games from the following categories - sportsbook, exchange, instant games, live casino, slots, virtual sports or TV games - over four...

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Manchester City and OKX Launch 'Unseen City: Echoes of Blue' Virtual Escape Room, an Interactive and Rewarding Online Experience for Fans

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Manchester City Football Club and OKX, a leading global crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, has announced today the launch of 'Unseen City: Echoes of Blue,' an interactive, virtual escape room experience which allows fans to interact with Manchester City player avatars and complete tasks to earn rewards.

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Bybit Report: Crypto Market Rollercoaster - Did the Worst Sell-Off Already Happen?

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, in partnership with BlockScholes, is pleased to release its latest Crypto Derivatives Analytics Report - Option Volatility Shows Worst Time Might Be Over. The report unveils a complex interplay of macroeconomic factors and market...

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FinVolution Group Showcases AI Capabilities at IJCAI 2024

JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the recently held International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence 2024 (IJCAI 2024) on Jeju Island, South Korea, from August 3 to 9, FinVolution Group, a leading fintech company, showcased their latest research on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the global AI community at the event.

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Pulnovo Medical Announces First Enrollment in Singapore for Global Clinical Study of PADN Technology in Treating Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Left Heart Disease

SHANGHAI, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pulnovo Medical Limited,a globally recognized device pioneer in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) and Heart Failure (HF), is pleased to announce the launch of Asia's first international multi-center clinical study of Percutaneous Pulmonary Artery Denervation (PADN) for the treatment of PH associated with left heart disease. This exciting event took place at the National Heart Centre of...

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DFS Empowers Customers to "Beauty Your Way" with the Milestone 10th Edition of its First Class Beauty Annual Showcase

HONG KONG, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DFS, the world's leading luxury travel retailer, is proud to unveil the 10th anniversary edition of its annual First Class Beauty showcase, themed "Beauty Your Way." From August 1 to 31, this landmark event celebrates the unique beauty of every individual, offering a personalized journey through the world of luxury beauty....

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Global Economic Impact of Gambling Tax Soars

WATERFORD, Ireland, Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The economic impact of gambling on national economies has been astronomical from 2020 -2024, according to the latest Statista research. The online gambling market alone is expected to generate an impressive US$97.70 billion by the end of 2024, with an annual growth rate of 6.46% projected to push the market volume to US$133.60 billion by 2029.Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC) – a division of...

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Starlizard Integrity Services identifies 79 suspicious football matches played globally in first half of 2024

LONDON, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports integrity specialists Starlizard Integrity Services (SIS) has identified 79 football matches played globally between 1 January and 30 June 2024 as suspicious. New data from the company shows that more than one-fifth of these matches took place in just one country in the CONMEBOL (South American) region - a region which saw a worrying 200% increase in suspicious matches overall.

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Bitget's July Report Highlights Bitget Wallet Becomes the Largest Integrated Wallet in the TON Ecosystem

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has released its monthly report highlighting the ecosystem's updates for July 2024. Bitget Wallet's MPC wallet solution supports the TON mainnet, which allows users to easily create and import wallets via email. This positioned Bitget Wallet as the largest integrated wallet in the TON ecosystem. Not just this, Bitget Wallet...

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Frost & Sullivan Institute Lauds Companies Making a Positive Impact on Society with the 2024 Enlightened Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Frost Sullivan Institute proudly announces the winners of the 2024 Enlightened Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition from Europe. This recognition celebrates visionary companies that have made sustainability a central pillar of their growth strategies. These trailblazing organizations have not only revolutionized their industries with innovative approaches but have also shown a...

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Experience Apacer's SSDs with up to 100,000 P/E Cycles at AGE 2024: The Ultimate Solution for Casino Gaming Applications

TAIPEI, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) stands as a leading event in the casino gaming industry. This year, from August 13th to 15th, Apacer will return to showcase its cutting-edge and powerful products and technologies, specifically optimized to meet the unique demands of the casino gaming sector. The power and the flexibility of Apacer's firmware optimization known as SLC-liteX really adds value to casino...

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