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AIMIA'S LARGEST SHAREHOLDER TO VOTE AGAINST RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

TORONTO, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mithaq Capital SPC ("Mithaq"), the largest shareholder of Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM) ("Aimia"), today announced that it will vote against the re-election of the board of directors (the "Board") of Aimia at the upcoming annual meeting of shareholders to be held on April 18, 2023 (the "Meeting"). Mithaq beneficially owns 16,824,500 common shares of Aimia ("Common Shares"), representing approximately 19.9% of the...

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Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund/HSBC JUMPSTARTER 2023 Open for Application

HONG KONG, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund/HSBC JUMPSTARTER 2023 Global Pitch Competition ("JUMPSTARTER 2023") is now open for application, inviting entries from start-ups worldwide to bring more like-minded organizations together to bolster the growth of innovation and technology globally. Due to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, JUMPSTARTER 2023 will again host a series of in-person information sessions,...

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GWM 2022 Annual Performance Report: 12.18 billion CNY R&D investment, up 34%

BAODING, China, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 30, GWM released its 2022 annual report. In 2022, the total operating revenue of GWM was 137.34 billion CNY. The net profit attributable to shareholders of listed companies was 8.27 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 22.90%. In 2022, GWM maintained a healthy and sustainable financial situation by accelerating the pace of intelligent and new energy transformation, releasing product...

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Lirunex Aims to Create a Reliable Investor Market by Putting Users First

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the growing popularity of forex trading around the world, there is an immediate need for dependable brokers and platforms to serve the users in the face of market volatility. Lirunex is one such platform, delivering protection, superior trading experiences and strategic flexibility with the added benefits of transparent and convenient trading....

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Hitachi Solutions Asia Pacific recognized as winner at the 2023 Microsoft Singapore and Asia Pacific Region Partner of the Year Awards

SINGAPORE, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Solutions Asia Pacific, a global systems integrator with leading capabilities in Microsoft solutions, was announced a winner in the Asia Pacific Region and Singapore Business Applications categories at the 2023 Microsoft Singapore and Asia Pacific Region Partner of the Year Awards. These awards recognize Microsoft Partners who have shown flexibility and ingenuity in creating cutting-edge...

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Gelion (AIM:GELN) acquires IP for "world's best battery"; calls for National Battery Strategy to lead with Aussie tech and manufacturing

SYDNEY, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global renewable energy storage innovator Gelion (AIM:GELN) has acquired the intellectual property for lithium-silicon-sulfur (LiSiS) battery technology from the University of Sydney, in its bid to build the world's best battery and make Australia a renewable energy super power. LiSiS offers a pathway to a superior...

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Trip.com Group and Saudi Tourism Authority sign MOU to promote tourism

SHANGHAI, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com Group, a leading one-stop travel service provider, and Saudi Tourism Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Saudi Arabia as a tourism destination. The MOU was signed by Trip.com Group's Chief Executive Officer Jane Sun and Mr Fahd Hamidaddin, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Tourism Authority, in Beijing, China. As part of the collaboration, both parties will launch a...

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Xinhua Silk Road: Wuliangye shines at Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023

BEIJING, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China's leading liquor maker Wuliangye once again made a sparkling appearance at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2023 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. As the honorable strategic partner and the member of the Board of Directors of this year's conference, Wuliangye presented its products, brand and the culture of Chinese Baijiu to the world. It is known that the brand was deeply...

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Renewable IPP Platform athein To Build 2 GWp of Solar in Philippines

SINGAPORE and HANOI, Vietnam and MANILA, Philippines, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore's IPP platform athein, established recently as a Joint-Venture partnership between four Southeast Asian companies, is currently developing over 500 MWp of utility scale and commercial and industrial solar power across Philippines. The company aims to reach 2 GWp of operating projects by 2030. "Philippines' new administration sends some game-changing...

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From Mine to Rostrum: Sotheby’s to Auction One of the Greatest Gem Discoveries of the Century

NEW YORK, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When FURA Gems announced its historic uncovering of the world’s largest gem-quality ruby ever discovered in September 2022, the news dominated headlines the world over, prompting tremendous excitement and taking the gemstone market by storm. Unearthed from FURA’s ruby mine in Montepuez, Mozambique in July of 2022, the gemstone – weighing an astonishing 101 carats – was subsequently named Estrela...

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  • award and prize

WeBank Recognized as "Best Global Digital-Only Bank" by The Asian Banker

SHENZHEN, China, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WeBank was again named the Asian Banker's "2023 Best Global Digital-Only Bank" in recognition of its exceptional fintech innovation capabilities and robust inclusive financial services. In addition, WeBank received two awards, namely "Best Digital-Only Bank in Asia Pacific" and "Best Chatbot/Voice Banking Service". Sponsored by The Asian Banker, the leading provider of strategic intelligence and...

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  • new product

Dymax Reveals MD® 1045-M Multipurpose Adhesive for Prefilled Syringes and Injection Devices

SINGAPORE, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dymax, a leading manufacturer of rapid-curing materials and equipment, is pleased to announce the release of 1045-M adhesive, the newest product in its renowned line of MD® light-curable materials for medical device assembly. The product is designed to bond the glass, SS, ABS, and PC substrates used to assemble prefilled syringes, single-use devices, and auto, pen, and wearable injectors, MD® 1045-M...

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Chula Makes Progress in "CAR T-Cell Therapy" Innovation: New Hope for Thai Lymphoma Cancer Patients

BANGKOK, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chulalongkorn University and the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, organized the 17th Chula the Impact on "CAR T-Cell Cancer Therapy Innovation: New Hope for Thai Cancer Patients" on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Saranitet Conference Room, Chulalongkorn Auditorium. The talk presented the progress of CAR T-cell immunotherapy innovation for treating cancer in leukemia and B-cell lymphoma...

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WEMIX Foundation establishes WAIT Protocol Investment Committee

SEOUL, South Korea, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 22nd, the WEMIX Foundation established the WAIT protocol through transparent decision-making to perform investment and marketing activities with the support and encouragement of the community. Subsequently, an Investment Committee - initially planned to consist of three members but later expanded to five members after careful consideration to accommodate diverse opinions - was...

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Rockwell Automation Launches FactoryTalk Optix in Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has launched FactoryTalk® Optix™ into the Asia Pacific region. FactoryTalk Optix is a modern, cloud-enabled human-machine interface (HMI) platform that allows users to design, test and deploy applications directly from a web browser anywhere, anytime. It helps customers take...

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Winners in the 2023 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards Announced

FAIRFAX, Va., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners have been announced in the tenth annual Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, the only awards program to recognize innovation in business throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region. The list of Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners is available at http://Asia.StevieAwards.com. The Stevie® Awards are widely considered to be the world's premier business awards, conferring recognition for...

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