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UAE Water Aid extends application deadline for 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award to end of May

May 4, 2021

DUBAI, UAE, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) has extended the application deadline for the 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, with prizes totalling USD 1 million, to the end of May 2021. This extension will give a better opportunity for participants to complete their applications, as well as attract companies, R&D centres, research institutes, innovators and young people from around the world to promote their innovative technologies and c
Children's sport prevails over corona pandemic: football academies from 211 countries put forward candidates for Football for Friendship eWorld Championship

May 4, 2021

MOSCOW, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- May 1st was the registration deadline for candidates wishing to take part in the Football for Friendship eWorld Championship, which is organised under the banner of Gazprom's International Children's Social Programme Football for Friendship (F4F). The official start of the online Championship 2021 is 14th May. Children's sport prevails over corona pandemic: football academies from 211 countries put forward candidates for Football for Friend
The End of Ransomware: RevBits Endpoint Security Certified by ICSA Labs

May 3, 2021

Tested against threats missed by traditional security products, not a single ransomware was able to cripple computers secured by RevBits Endpoint Security MINEOLA, N.Y., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RevBits announces that it has passed ICSA Labs (an Independent Division of Verizon) certification testing for RevBits Endpoint Security (RevBits EPS). Testing was performed under the "Advanced Threat Detection" protocol, which focuses on evaluating endpoint security products for prote
KT Corp. Files 2020 Annual Report on Form 20-F

May 3, 2021

SEOUL, South Korea, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KT Corporation (NYSE: KT), South Korea's largest telephone and Internet company, announced today that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. The report can be accessed on KT's English website at https://corp.kt.com/eng in the Investors section under Business Report as well as the SEC's Edgar database at www.sec.gov. Shareholders may also requ
FDI World Dental Federation Sustainability in Dentistry initiative unites eco-conscious dental industry partners around a common aim

May 3, 2021

GENEVA, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) today launched a new initiative, with commitments from four founding industry partners – Colgate, Dentsply-Sirona, GSK Consumer Healthcare, and TePe – to lead the charge on sustainability in dentistry. Over the next two years FDI will work collaboratively with its partners and other key stakeholders to map out strategies and implement solutions to help reduce the environmental impact of dentistry and the dental industr
New members elected to Occlutech Board of Directors

May 3, 2021

Medical device company Occlutech Holding AG, one of the world´s leading providers of minimally invasive structural heart disease devices, announces the election of four new members to the board SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Occlutech Holding AG ("Occlutech") today announces that Marianne Dicander Alexandersson, Mette-Marie Harild, Helena Levander, and Michel Lussier have been elected as members of the Board of Directors of Occlutech. Marianne Dicander A
International Jazz Day 2021 Concludes with Spectacular All-Star Global Concert Featuring Performances from Cities Across the Globe

May 3, 2021

Hosted by Michael Douglas at United Nations Headquarters in New York, Concert Caps Extraordinary 10th Anniversary Celebration Spanning More than 190 Countries WASHINGTON, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 190 countries participating, the International Jazz Day 10th Anniversary celebration concluded with a thrilling All-Star Global Concert reaching millions worldwide. Hosted by Michael Douglas and led by artistic director Herbie Hancock and musical director John Beasley, the
CGTN: Amazing Roads: Get to know China's most exceptional expressways

May 3, 2021

BEIJING, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In October 1988, the Shanghai-Jiading Expressway, the first in the Chinese mainland, officially opened to traffic. With this milestone, the development of China's highway network got on the fast track. Now, the total mileage of highways in China has reached over 160,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world. &amp;amp;nbsp; CGTN: Amazing Roads: Get to know China's most exceptional expressways Join CGTN on a road trip as we
Leading AC Manufacturer Gree Named '2021 Global Cooling Prize' Grand Winner

May 1, 2021

ZHUHAI, China, May 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai (Gree) (000651.SZ), a world-leading air conditioner and home appliances manufacturer, was named as the grand winner of the 2021 Global Cooling Prize for its innovative "Zero Carbon Source" cooling technology. Leading AC Manufacturer Gree Named ‘2021 Global Cooling Prize’ Grand Winner "Gree is a diversified technological global industrial group that has expanded its business to househ
Shanghai Electric Releases 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

May 1, 2021

SHANGHAI, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 02727, SSE: 601727), the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of power generation and industrial equipment, has released its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report ("the Report"). The Report, the 12th CSR report and the 5th ESG report of Shanghai Electric, details the data disclosed from Shanghai Electric's headquarters, internal institutions, branches, wholly-owned subsidiaries and holding companies.
Korea Electric Power Corporation Files 2020 Annual Report on Form 20-F

May 1, 2021

NAJU, South Korea, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 30, 2021, Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE: KEP) ("KEPCO") filed its annual report including audited consolidated financial statements on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The report is available at KEPCO's website, home.kepco.co.kr/kepco/EN/ (Investor Relations – Investor Kit – U.S.Filing), as well as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission website, ww
Ecological wonder and ancient town draw tourists to Peng'an county, Sichuan

Apr 30, 2021

PENGAN, China, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A cattle-herding festival was launched in Peng'an county, Sichuan province, on April 30, attracting tourists from all over the country to enjoy this natural wonder and a newly restored ancient town. A herd of cattle cross the Jialing River towards an island for grass on April 30. Such a grand scene in Peng'an county, Sichuan province appears repeatedly everyday between April to October The county is famous for a natural scene called "
Absen holds successful Global Webinar on Virtual Studio Solutions

Apr 30, 2021

SHENZHEN, China, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Absen held a global webinar on Thursday as it highlighted its Virtual Studios solutions. Hosted by Absen Germany's Christian Czimny and joined by Totti Chen, CEO at Digital Fun, Wayne Romanowski, Video Production at 4 Wall Entertainment, Rene Amador, Founder and CEO of AR Wall, and Feifan Lu, Absen's Product Specialist. The group explored the new technology that many AV professionals have turned to create more visually appealing content.
Shinhan Financial Group files its FY2020 Form 20-F to the SEC

Apr 30, 2021

SEOUL, South Korea, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Shinhan Financial Group (NYSE: SHG) (KRX: 055550) filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 28, 2021. The report is available at Shinhan Financial Group's Homepage, http://www.shinhangroup.com/en/invest/filing/oversea_filing02.jsp, as well as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission website, www.sec.gov. A hard copy of the annual report wil
GCLSI Showcases 210mm High-Efficiency PV Modules at Green Energy Expo in South Korea

Apr 30, 2021

SUZHOU, China, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. ("GCLSI" or "the Company") (Shenzhen:002506), a leading photovoltaics (PV) company in China, has showcased its large-size modules at the Green Energy Expo in South Korea, from April 28 to 30. GCLSI, together with its local partner GS Global Corp., displayed the 210mm modules at the Expo, marking the first-time large-format modules presentation of the Company overseas. The GCL