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International Symposium on Sustainable Development held in Beijing

BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from CCTV.com: On October 19, the International Symposium on Sustainable Development, hosted by the Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences (CSES), Peking University, Tsinghua University, and the Beijing International Exchange Association Sustainable Development Committee, was held in Beijing. The symposium aims to create a global high-level exchange platform to discuss themes of harmonious...

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Chinese Firms Commended for Their Green Development and Digital Transformation Efforts at World Media Summit

BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 6th World Media Summit, themed "Artificial Intelligence and Media Transformation," took place from October 12 to 17, 2024, in Beijing and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. Hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the event brought together more than 500 delegates from 106 countries and regions to examine the critical issues driving media evolution in the age of intelligence. It was an opportunity for...

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Global Silicon Wafer Shipments to Remain Soft in 2024 Before Strong Expected Rebound in 2025, SEMI Reports

MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global shipments of silicon wafers are projected to decline 2% in 2024 to 12,174 million square inches (MSI) with a strong rebound of 10% delayed until 2025 to reach 13,328 MSI as wafer demand continues to recover from the downcycle, SEMI reported today in its annual silicon shipment forecast. Strong silicon wafer shipment growth is expected to continue through 2027 to meet increasing demand...

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30,000 Marathon Enthusiasts Ignite the Beauty of Dalian with Their Run

DALIAN, China, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At 7:30 on October 20th, the 34th Dalian Marathon kicked off, with 30,000 marathon enthusiasts successively dashing past the starting line. They crossed the city, running passionately in the cool weather, while being cheered on by enthusiastic citizens along the course. Dalian wins many laudatory titles, such as "Global Livable City", "Culture City of East Asia", "Best Tourist City in China" and ...

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Ban Ki-moon Attends Chery RIDE GREEN LIFE in the Tiggo 9 PHEV, Promoting Green Travel

WUHU, China, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 20th, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chairman of the Ban Ki-moon Foundation, visited Wuhu, China, to participate in Chery's large-scale RIDE GREEN LIFE, which drew thousands of participants. During the event, Mr. Ban arrived at the venue in a Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV, praising its innovative practices in the field of new energy vehicles. He highlighted that...

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IFF Unveils OPTIMASH® Enzyme Solutions to Boost Corn Oil Recovery by 15 Percent

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFF (NYSE:IFF), an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences, and scent, today announced the launch of its OPTIMASH® F200 and OPTIMASH® AX enzyme solutions in combination to maximize corn oil recovery at fuel ethanol plants. New IFF in-plant data shows that this combination can deliver up to 15 percent additional corn oil recovery, helping to meet the growing demand in the biodiesel,...

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Ping An Reports Steady Growth in Operating Profit, Robust Increases in Net Profit and Life & Health NBV in 9M 2024

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An", or the "Group", HKEX: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318) today announced its results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.  In the first nine months of 2024, China's economy remained generally stable as it pursued high-quality development amidst short-term challenges including economic restructuring, lackluster growth...

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TIMEX CELEBRATES 170 YEARS OF WATCHMAKING WITH $1 LIMITED-EDITION ANNIVERSARY WATCH

MIDDLEBURY, Conn., Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Timex®, a pioneer in the watchmaking industry, is celebrating their 170th Anniversary with 1,000 limited-edition Waterbury watches for just $1 dollar; reviving a legacy of accessible timekeeping. On November 16th, consumers will have a chance to claim their limited-edition $1 watch at all participating retailers at 10am locally. It will also be available on Timex.com US and Timex.ca (10am EST /...

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Global Times: Expanding list shows BRICS' unique appeal in 'openness, inclusiveness, fairness and justice'

BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As leaders of the BRICS members are about to gather in Russia's Kazan for the 16th BRICS Summit, one trend that has been under spotlight and expected to be of a key agenda during the summit is the growing waitlist to join BRICS. The BRICS, founded by China, Russia, India and Brazil, with South Africa joining in 2011, welcomed new members on January 1, 2024 in a historic expansion. According to media...

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The FII Institute Unveils Stellar Speaker Lineup and Program Details for FII8 Conference in Riyadh

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is thrilled to announce the distinguished speakers and the full program lineup for the highly anticipated FII8 Conference, taking place from October 28-31, 2024, at the iconic King Abdulaziz International Conference Center. FII8 will also feature two dynamic pre-summits on October 28: the New Africa Summit and HERizon Summit. The New Africa...

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Hundreds of Indonesian In-House Counsel Discuss Business Dynamics in Light of New Administration

NUSA DUA, Indonesia, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hukumonline, in partnership with the Indonesian Corporate Counsel Association (ICCA), is hosting the Indonesian In-House Counsel Summit Awards 2024 to celebrate the achievements and innovations of corporate legal leaders and teams in adopting technology, promoting sustainability, and practicing good corporate governance. "The theme 'Acceleration of Business 2025' for the Indonesian In-House...

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SMU recognised at the 2024 International Green Gown Awards for its Sustainability Blueprint and SMU-X pedagogy

SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Management University (SMU) is delighted to have won two 2024 International Green Gown awards – 'Sustainability Institution of the Year' and 'Next Generational Learning and Skills'. These accolades not only highlight SMU's unwavering commitment to sustainability but also recognise its innovative efforts in integrating sustainable practices into education and community engagement....

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BeCause and the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) Partner to Accelerate Sustainable Tourism

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BeCause, the Danish start-up revolutionizing how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, is partnering with the Global Destination Sustainability – Movement (GDS-Movement) to help tourism and event organizations, including Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs), Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) and National Tourism Organisations...

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SolaX Power Announces 149.8 Million USD Investment in Energy Storage and Smart Energy Facility

HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SolaX Power, a global leader in energy storage solutions, has unveiled a 149.8 million USD investment to establish a cutting-edge research and manufacturing facility in Zhejiang Province. This project will focus on utility energy storage and integrated smart energy systems, reinforcing SolaX's commitment to advancing the global transition to cleaner energy....

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SolaX Power Announces 149.8 Million USD Investment in Energy Storage and Smart Energy Facility

HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SolaX Power, a global leader in energy storage solutions, has unveiled a 149.8 million USD investment to establish a cutting-edge research and manufacturing facility in Zhejiang Province. This project will focus on utility energy storage and integrated smart energy systems, reinforcing SolaX's commitment to advancing the global transition to cleaner energy. Driving the Energy Storage RevolutionAs...

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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TRAINING - LES MILLS AND ADIDAS STAGE 'FITNESS RAVE' IN BERLIN FOR NEXT GEN ATHLETES

BERLIN, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last weekend (19-20 October), Les Mills and adidas joined forces to showcase their shared vision for the future of fitness at LES MILLS LIVE BERLIN – inspiring training communities through high-octane workouts and infusing the world-renowned festival with Berlin's iconic nightclub energy for a one-of-a-kind 'fitness rave'. With over 3,000 attendees, the experience connected the fitness community through...

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FRESHA INVESTS IN YUV TO REVOLUTIONIZE HAIR COLORING WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY

LONDON, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresha, the world's leading marketplace platform for beauty, wellness, and self-care, today announced a strategic investment and partnership with Yuv, a cutting-edge company specializing in AI-powered hair color technology. This collaboration sets the stage for Fresha to further cement its position as the go-to platform for salons and beauty professionals globally, offering unparalleled innovation and...

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Universal Robots unveils its AI Accelerator, enabling a new wave of AI-powered cobot innovations

ODENSE, Denmark, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has today presented for the first time the UR AI Accelerator – a ready-to-use hardware and software toolkit created to further enable the development of AI-powered cobot applications.     Designed for commercial and research applications, the UR AI Accelerator provides developers with an extensible platform to build applications,...

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BLUETTI New B300K Expansion Battery: More Energy Storage Without Breaking the Bank

SYDNEY, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BLUETTI, a technology pioneer in clean energy, proudly introduces the B300K expansion battery on October 21. This 2764,8Wh battery offers flexible and cost-effective energy storage solutions for various user needs. Key Features of BLUETTI B300K Expansion Battery Wireless Internal Framework: Built on a new ID...

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Akkodis Recognized as a Leader by Zinnov for its ER&D and Digital Engineering Services

ZURICH, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akkodis, global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader, is delighted to announce that it has been recognized as a leader in the 2024 Zinnov Zones for ER and Digital Engineering Services Ratings for the second consecutive year. This is based on a 360-degree evaluation of ~60 leading Global Technology Service Providers, as part of Zinnov's annual assessment of their prowess and scalability...

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