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Omdia: The best-funded AI chip startups will face stress tests in 2023

LONDON, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 100 distinct venture capitalists (VCs) have invested over $6bn since 2018 into the top 25 artificial intelligence chip startups, according to Omdia's new Top AI Hardware Startups Market Radar. However, while 2021 will be remembered as an exceptional year, it is clear the funding environment has changed. The transition from a global chip shortage to an inventory crisis, the turning point in monetary...

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Foreign national arrested on suspicion of illegally importing livestock products into Japan using international mail

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 25, 2023, a foreign national was arrested on suspicion of illegally importing livestock products into Japan using international mail. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9141051-animal-quarantine-service-vietnamese/ The person arrested on this occasion is suspected of attempting to bring livestock products such as meat...

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iGene Laboratory Announces Launch of Whole Exome Sequencing Service

SINGAPORE, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based molecular diagnostics lab group iGene Laboratory announces the launch of FetalExome test service. FetalExome test is a whole exome sequencing (WES) test available for women with potentially complicated pregnancies. The test examines and analyses the gene regions that code for proteins, known as the exome, which plays a critical role as these proteins form the building blocks of cells...

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Infleqtion Names Jim Rabeau President of Infleqtion Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infleqtion, the global quantum leader, today announced the addition of Jim Rabeau as incoming President, Infleqtion Australia. Jim most recently served as Director of Quantum Technologies at Australia's national science agency, CSIRO. As President, Jim will be responsible for Infleqtion's expansion into Australia and establishing the Asia-Pacific quantum computing and technology facility at...

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Australian Entrepreneurs Secure $300,000 Shark Tank Offer To Help Launch New Recycling Solutions

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Retold Recycling - a convenient and sustainable textile recycling start-up founded by two Aussies - received a $300,000 deal in exchange for a 25% stake in their company from famed Shark, Mark Cuban. California-based Retold Recycling empowers consumers by making it convenient to responsibly dispose of clothing and other fabrics, diverting that waste from landfill. Customers can purchase ready-to-...

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PROVINCES IN CHINA AND UNITED STATES LEAD GLOBAL RANKING FOR RISK FROM CLIMATE CHANGE AND EXTREME WEATHER

LONDON, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The engine rooms of the global economy are among states and provinces most at risk from climate change and extreme weather according to a new ranking of the physical climate risk of every state, province and territory in the world released today by XDI (The Cross Dependency Initiative) – a world leader in physical climate risk analysis. XDI's Gross Domestic Climate Risk ranks over 2,600 jurisdictions...

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Dubai International Finance Centre Grows at Record-Breaking Pace in 2022

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region's leading global financial centre, continued to grow at record-breaking pace in 2022. The total number of active registered companies in DIFC grew to 4,377 in 2022, up 20% from 3,644 in 2021. During 2022, 1,084 new companies registered in DIFC, surpassing 1,000 for the first time in history. DIFC recorded stellar...

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Ecogensus Company Secures $120+ Million Licensing & Supply Deal

HOUSTON, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of Ecogensus' operating companies closed a licensing and supply deal valued at over $120+ million and centered around Ecogensus' patented waste recycling systems. Ecogensus is a technology company focused on sustainable resources, products derived from waste materials, and novel recycling systems. Ecogensus holds over 80 issued patents and has its core patents already granted in 14 of the G20 markets....

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THE XXIII EDITION OF THE HABANO FESTIVAL KICKS OFF

HAVANA, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Havana will once again dress up to host the 23rd edition of the Habano Festival and thus become the world capital of this unique product. Between Monday, Feb. 27th and Friday, March 3rd, aficionados, experts, and professionals will gather around what is considered the world's best tobacco and pay tribute to three of Habanos, S.A.'s most prestigious brands: Montecristo, Bolívar and Partagás, among others.

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"Walking Davos" event attracts multinational companies to Hainan

HAIKOU, China, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Hainan International Media Center (HIMC):  On February 18, the three-day Hainan leg of the "Walking Davos" event concluded in Sanya in south China's Hainan Province. Nearly 30 high-level representatives from Nestlé, Samsung, HSBC, Marriott International, Siemens Energy, and other well-known multinational companies were invited to take the pulse of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP)...

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Royal Commission for AlUla's exciting new hot air balloon experience offers bird's eye view of Hegra UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Metaverse

ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Commission for AlUla's (RCU) recent debut in the world of the Metaverse invited visitors to discover and explore a to-scale and completely immersive 3D model of Hegra's Tomb of Lihyan, Son of Kuza – the first UNESCO World Heritage site in the exciting, and globally accessible, digital realm. 

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SHEIN LAUNCHES #SHEINforAll SPRING/SUMMER 2023 COLLECTION

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SHEIN, the global online retailer of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products launched its #SHEINforAll Spring/Summer 2023 collection today on SHEIN.com. No matter the destination, #SHEINforAll has style options for every occasion. Whether you are exploring tropical locations, laying by the beach, or taking a day tour, SHEIN's Spring/Summer collection will give everyone the confidence they need.

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BNI® SHARES WHY REFERRALS ARE THE MOST POWERFUL WAY TO GROW A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BNI® (Business Network International), the world's leading business referral organization, is demonstrating the power of referral networking and word-of-mouth marketing through their proven platform. BNI Members worldwide generated over $20.6 billion in revenue1 in the past twelve months alone. This incredible recorded revenue was made possible by 13.5 million referrals passed across the BNI...

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Ecobat to Build New Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility in Arizona

CASA GRANDE, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Ecobat, the global leader in battery recycling, is building its third lithium-ion battery recycling facility and its first in North America. The new facility in Casa Grande, Arizona will initially produce 10,000 estimated tons of recycled material per year, with plans to expand capacity to satisfy the increasing need to recycle lithium-ion batteries.

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Endangered Languages Project launches first-of-its-kind language revitalization mentorship program for International Mother Language Day

W̱JOȽEȽP, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF W̱SÁNEĆ NATION / BRENTWOOD BAY, BC, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Endangered Languages Project (ELP) is launching a unique language revitalization mentorship program to support people around the world working to strengthen their languages, often without formal training or guidance. Through the ELP website, language champions can book limitless free virtual sessions with one of four mentors who can share their...

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True Fit announces extended collaboration with Google Cloud to unlock data-driven growth for fashion retailers

BOSTON, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueFit, a data-driven fit personalization platform for fashion retailers and brands, has announced it has extended its strategic partnership with Google Cloud. Forging stronger integrations with key Google Cloud services, BigQuery and BigQuery's Analytics Hub, True Fit is optimizing how it serves and shares the data and analytics from its Fashion Genome, the world's largest connected dataset for fashion...

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Metron Aviation Demos Fuel Reduction Tool at Airspace World 2023, Geneva

HERNDON, Va., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Metron Aviation a global leader in software solutions for Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) systems will exhibit at the Airspace World 2023 show in Geneva, Switzerland.  Metron Aviation will showcase its Harmony System and Post-Operations Evaluation Tool for its primary audiences — airlines, airports, and air navigation service providers (ANSPs). Metron Aviation's...

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Leading cargo airline group Asia Cargo Network starts its MENA operations from Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeast Asia's leading air cargo charter services provider, the Asia Cargo Network (ACN) group, and MENA Aerospace, a Bahraini aviation services provider, announced the start of their operations in the MENA region from the Kingdom of Bahrain. As part of its growth plan, ACN placed an investment worth 135 million USD to become the biggest shareholder in MAE Aircraft Management (the aircraft and...

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Introducing Main Group FX - An Interesting Newcomer to the Brokerage World

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The selection of a suitable trading forum is critical for market players as it plays a crucial role in shaping their market experience. Traders must exercise caution and vigilantly consider some factors like security structure, enlisted features, and asset options when evaluating different brokers. All in all, each trading service varies in its offerings and caters to the needs of diverse types...

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Angel Yeast Announces Plans to Beef up Supply and Innovation Capabilities In Response to Increasing Global Yeast Demand

YICHANG, China, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The rising demand for yeast-based products over the past few years heralds steady growth of the market in the future, which also poses new challenges that require manufacturers to catalyze innovation and ramp up production and technology development to meet the evolving needs of their customers. It is the implication of the latest report, Trends in Yeast and Yeast Products released by Innova Market...

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