Press Releases

GTI Initiates Global Recruitment for Intelligent RAN, Ubiquitous AI Project of 5G-A×AI Development Program

ISTANBUL, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Global MBB Forum 2024 (MBBF 2024), GTI kicked off the global recruitment for the Intelligent RAN, Ubiquitous AI Project, aimed at accelerating the two-way empowerment between 5G-A and AI in its 5G-A×AI Development Program. There was a discussion on the convergence of 5G-A and AI with world-leading operators and industry partners, including GSMA, China Mobile, Telefónica, AIS, HKT, Zain, Leju Robot,...

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Xinhua Silk Road: Yangtze River culture and art season wraps up in C. China Hubei Yichang

BEIJING, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yangtze River Cultural and Artistic Season officially wrapped up on Monday with closing ceremony held in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province. Themed on inheriting Yangtze River cultural heritage and writing a glorious chapter in the new era, the closing ceremony traced the highlights of the culture and...

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Record Breaking Participation at Largest Taiwan Creative Content Festival Yet Drives Investment Potential

TAIPEI, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), a major event for Asia's content industry, kicked off on Nov. 5 with record breaking numbers in international participation, cash prizes and awards, and project submissions. TCCF aims to connect global industry professionals with key resources while helping Taiwanese companies reach international markets. This year's TCCF experienced record participation, with...

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October 2024 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows Conclude, Innovation Drives New Trends in Global Trade, Multiple Shows Combine to Boost Global Trade Development

HONG KONG, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The October 2024 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows at AsiaWorld-Expo have concluded recently. The three-phase show program, spanning multiple sectors including Consumer Electronics, Electronic Components, Smart Home, Lifestyle, Sports Outdoor, and Baby Children, attracted nearly 5,000 premium Asian suppliers and showcased over 500,000 innovative products, setting a new record for exhibitor...

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Visa Reinvents the Card, Unveils New Products at Singapore Fintech Festival 2024

SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The way people pay and get paid has changed more in the past five years than in the last 50. Consumers have evolved, adapting to new payment experiences – from the advent of embedded, digital commerce to the rapid growth of different payment methods. Visa is announcing a suite of new products and services that will be available in Asia Pacific. These solutions are set to ­reinvent the card and address...

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Visa collaborates with QR payment providers to enable cross border payments across Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced collaborations with QR payment providers to allow consumers to use their digital wallets to scan and pay at point-of-sale QR when they travel abroad. The pilot program will begin in Singapore, with more to be rolled out across the region in the coming year....

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More than 18 billion worth of agreements signed on opening day of Biban 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On the 5th of November, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Monsha'at, signed more than 17 agreement and MoU on the opening day of Biban24 — the Kingdom's flagship startup and SME forum — Marking another significant milestone on the Kingdom's journey to transforming its rapidly evolving small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) sector....

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Pioneering the Future of Loyalty Solutions: On-us Unveils Visa-Powered E-Voucher Solution at Singapore FinTech Festival 2024

HONG KONG, SINGAPORE and TAIPEI, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At On-us, we are proud to announce our collaboration with Visa, a global leader in digital payments in Singapore FinTech Festival 2024 (SFF), in developing a smart e-voucher solution that will enhance engagements with cardholders, especially for non-cashback reward propositions. The collaboration utilises the Visa Offers Platform (VOP) to deliver a cutting-edge solution,...

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Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2025: "Your Bleisure, Our Pleasure", Where the Asia Pacific MICE Industry Meets

HONG KONG, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2025 will unite the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) community from March 19-21, 2025, at AsiaWorld-Expo. Organized by Informa Markets, with Informa Connect as co-organizer, this premier Asia Pacific event marks the inaugural Connect Marketplace in Asia, aiming to elevate experiences and shape the future of the MICE industry. With the theme "Your...

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Zerova Technology to Make Debut at SITCE 2024, Showcasing Flexible EV Charging Solutions for Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zerova Technology, a leading innovator in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, is set to make its debut at the Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) 2024 from November 6 to 8. This marks the company's first participation in the prestigious event, where it will highlight its cutting-edge charging technologies designed to meet the evolving needs of the Southeast Asian...

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Sinopec's First Geothermal Power Production Pilot Project Connects to Grid

XIANYANG, China, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinopec Star Co., Ltd., a clean energy subsidiary of China Petroleum Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, "Sinopec"), has received  the grid access permit for its medium and deep geothermal power generation pilot project (the "Project") in Xianyang, Shaanxi Province, which is officially connected to the grid to produce power. The Project, which is now connected to the grid and generating power,...

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WSPN and Ample FinTech Join Forces to Advance Enterprise-Grade Web3 Payment Solutions

SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN) is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Ample FinTech, a Singapore-based fintech company specializing in enterprise-grade Web3 payment platforms and tokenization solutions. This collaboration aims to leverage Ample FinTech's deep expertise in providing secure, compliant, and efficient tokenization technologies to enhance WUSD's capabilities in...

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Sinopec Hosts Forum Session at 7th China International Import Expo

SHANGHAI, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China Petroleum Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, "Sinopec") has hosted a forum titled "Building Global Energy Partnerships" and a signing ceremony at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE 2024) in Shanghai. The exhibition, running from November 5 to 10, is focused on the global energy transition and fostering an open, green, and low-carbon ecosystem.

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MODIFI Secures Strategic Investment from SMBC Asia Rising Fund to fuel Asian exports by SMEs

AMSTERDAM and SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MODIFI, a leading global platform in B2B Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions, today announced the successful completion of a $15 million funding round led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund with participation from existing investors Maersk, IntesaSanPaolo, Heliad and other top-tier global investors. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), one of Japan's leading banks and a major financial force...

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CGTN: China showcases commitment of opening up via massive trade fair

BEIJING, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International companies looking to enter the Chinese market are flocking to Shanghai to take advantage of the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE), the country's biggest import trade fair slated to run from November 5 to 10 this year. A global economic and trade event, the expo generated deals cumulatively valued at $78.4 billion last year, an increase of 6.7 percent year on year, hitting an...

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Patent Granted for Dymax's HLC™ Technology

SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dymax, a leading manufacturer of rapid curing materials and equipment, has been granted a patent for its HLC™ (Hybrid Light-Curable) adhesive platform. The new technology combines the optimal qualities of anionic polymerization and free radical chemistries into one formulation. The newly patented HLC technology aims to improve the curing performance of urethane (meth)acrylate compositions commonly used...

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UnionPay International joins forces with industry players to optimize payment experience for international visitors to China

SHANGHAI, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay International (UPI) announced that Alipay and Weixin payments are fully enabled for UnionPay cards issued outside China's mainland, providing more diversified, convenient and inclusive payment options for inbound travelers to China. The collaboration with Weixin Pay is supported through the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). In order to further optimize payment services, UnionPay...

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Mastercard goes OTP-free in APAC for faster, safer online transactions

SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As payments become more intricate, Mastercard today announced the latest enhancement to its new Mastercard Payment Passkey Service which enables secure, on-device biometric authentication through facial scans or fingerprints, the same way consumers unlock their phones every day. By combining the fraud-busting powers of tokenization, convenience of payment passkeys, and the addition of streamlined guest...

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Antengene to Present Results from Two Late-Stage Studies of Selinexor Signaling Potential Clinical Breakthrough at ASH 2024

SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for cancer, today announced that it will present the latest data from two clinical studies of selinexor in two Posters at the 2024 American Society of...

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Novo AI and discovermarket partner to take Embedded Insurance to the next level

SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Novo AI joins forces with discovermarket, a leading embedded insurance platform, to revolutionize the future of digital insurance. This new partnership aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of embedded insurance offerings. What is Embedded Insurance? This is a type of product that integrates insurance products directly into the purchasing process of non-insurance items in real-time, enabling...

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