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Ten Years of Impact: The SANY Foundation's Enduring Mission in Philanthropy

Nov 14, 2024

SHANGHAI, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024 marks the eleventh year since the establishment of the SANY Foundation. The foundation's inaugural project, "Dream Fulfillment", initiated SANY's mission to promote scientific philanthropy. Over the years, its scope has broadened to encompass public advocacy, technical rescue, and rural revitalization: Public Advocacy: The foundation aims to bridge SANY Group employees and the general public for collective participation in c
Business and finance call on government to unlock demand for low-carbon products and accelerate industrial projects worth $1,000,000,000

Nov 14, 2024

Endorsed by 40+ global business leaders and 700+ financial institutions, the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) has issued an open letter urging governments to use policy to stimulate demand for green products Uncertain demand and a lack of incentives is stalling industrial decarbonisation, with producers and customers at a stalemate due to lower priced higher carbon products New data shows growth in the overall number of planned large-scale, green industrial facilities in 2024,
Korea IT Cooperation Center, NIPA and Plug and Play Host K-Global @ Singapore ICT Growth Demo Day to Connect Korean Startups with Southeast Asia Market

Nov 14, 2024

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korea IT Cooperation Center (KICC) Singapore, which serves as National IT Industry Promotion Agency's (NIPA) strategic hub for promoting business opportunities between Korea and ASEAN countries in the ICT industry, and Plug and Play, a global innovation platform headquartered in Silicon Valley, are proud to announce the upcoming K-Global @ Singapore ICT Growth Demo Day in Singapore to connect Korean Startups with the Southeast Asian market. The even
Agoda Highlights Five Urban Hikes for Adventurous Travelers

Nov 14, 2024

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda introduces five urban hikes across Asia, offering travelers a chance to experience the perfect blend of city life and nature. These hikes, ranging from family-friendly to more challenging trails, provide an unmatched perspective on some of Asia's most dynamic cities. Whether it's Elephant Hill in Taipei, with its stunning views of the Taipei 101, or Hong Kong's famous Dragon Back, active travelers are in for a t
Hemisphere Ventures Expands into Southeast Asia

Nov 14, 2024

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hemisphere Ventures, a U.S.-based venture capital and consulting firm known for its early-stage investments in space, cybersecurity, biotech, nanotech, drones, robotics, and other frontier technologies, today announces the opening of a new office in Singapore, marking its first expansion into Southeast Asia. Established in 2014, Hemisphere built an outstanding portfolio of U.S. frontier technology investments, attracting scouts from major VC
Rizhao drives green development with full force

Nov 14, 2024

RIZHAO, China, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a news report from chinadaily.com.cn: From once barren salt flats, Rizhao has transformed into a modern coastal city that still boasts azure skies, crystalline waters, and glistening sandy shores. Rizhao upholds the nurturing of a pristine ecological environment as a fundamental public service and strives wholeheartedly to craft an eco-friendly urban haven. On one front, the seaside city actively undertakes coastal zone restoration and pro
Xinhua Silk Road: World IoT expo 2024 opens in E. China's Wuxi to showcase future of smart connectivity

Nov 14, 2024

BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Internet of Things (IoT) Exposition 2024 kicked off on Monday in Wuxi City of east China's Jiangsu Province, attracting industry leaders, representatives of enterprises and experts from across the globe to discuss industry trends and demonstrate innovative applications. Photo shows that Wuxi unveils a national pilot project in intelligent connected vehicles, which aims to create a cohesive mode for car owners, vehicles and cities connection,
CKGSB Professor Neng Wang Co-Authored Paper on Government Debt with Nobel Laureate Thomas J. Sargent Among Others

Nov 14, 2024

BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Professor Neng Wang, Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance and Senior Associate Dean at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), recently co-authored a paper with Nobel laureate Thomas J. Sargent, among others, published in PNAS entitled "Managing Government Debt". PNAS, or the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the journal of the US National Academy of Sciences, often known as one of the three most prestigi
Qiddiya's IRL Gaming tour stops at G-Star in Busan, South Korea with an immersive FPS gaming experience introducing the lore unearthing OUTPOST OMEGA™, one of the IRL Gaming zones in the world's first city built for play

Nov 14, 2024

BUSAN, South Korea, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Unearthing Qiddiya" the global IRL Gaming tour continues. This time with a stop in Busan, South Korea at G-Star where over 250,000 gamers, 1,000 exhibitors and publishers from 40+ countries will gather at the largest gaming convention in Korea, marking its 20th anniversary this year. Qiddiya Gaming / Outpost Omega With Korea serving as the birthplace of esports, Qiddiya Gaming is unearthing the first peeks into the lo
BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel, Receives Total of Five Awards in Hotel & Spa Categories at World Luxury Awards 2024

Nov 14, 2024

TOKYO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel (Shinjuku-ku,Tokyo; General Manager: Katsushi Nishikawa), has received a total of five awards in two categories in the World Luxury Hotel Awards and three in the World Luxury Spa Awards at The World Luxury Awards 2024, which recognizes the world's luxury hotels that offer top-class service and facilities. World Luxury Spa Awards Winner Awards Received BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel
A Beacon of Sustainable Luxury: The Apurva Kempinski Bali Takes Home 'Best Sustainable Hotel' Title at Prestigious 2024 ULTRAs Awards at Kensington Palace in London

Nov 14, 2024

The five-star resort recognised globally as a leader in luxury hospitality for its commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles. NUSA DUA, Indonesia, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Apurva Kempinski Bali has elevated its global standing as a leader in sustainable luxury by being awarded as 'Best Sustainable Hotel' at the 18th edition of the Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs), held in London on 7 November 2024. This accolade highlights the resort's dedication to
ERCO Seoul Unveils State-of-the-Art Experience Centre

Nov 14, 2024

ERCO's new Experience Centre in Seoul invites industry professionals to experience the future of lighting design. This immersive space offers exclusive workshops, demonstrations, and insights into the latest trends, showcasing ERCO's commitment to elevating architectural projects. SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ERCO, a global leader in architectural lighting, is excited to announce the relocation of its Seoul office to a modern, state-of-the-art facility. This move reflect
9Pay Presents All-in-One Efficient Financial Solution at Singapore FinTech Festival

Nov 14, 2024

HANOI, Vietnam, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From November 6 to 8, 9Pay showcased comprehensive payment services in Vietnam to businesses at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024. 9Pay's participation at one of the largest global Fintech events has attracted significant attention from companies and industry experts. Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2024 is organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore in collaboration with the Association of Banks in Singapore for the 9th time at the Singapo
DeepL unveils next frontier for Language AI with voice translation solution: DeepL Voice

Nov 14, 2024

Available in two distinct models, DeepL Voice is the company's first voice translation solution for real-time spoken interactions New tools launch at the company's inaugural flagship event, DeepL Dialogues COLOGNE, Germany, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DeepL, a leading global Language AI company, today announced the launch of its first voice translation solution DeepL Voice, with the first two products unveiled: Voice for Meetings and Voice for Conversations. DeepL Voice makes it poss
Ricoh IM C320F Wins 2025 Pick Award from Keypoint Intelligence

Nov 14, 2024

TOKYO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Asia Pacific is proud to announce that its A4 colour multifunction printer, the RICOH IM C320F, has been designated "Highly Recommended" and awarded the esteemed "BLI Pick Award 2025" by Keypoint Intelligence. The Ricoh IM C320F A4 colour multifunction printer wins the prestigious 2025 BLI Pick Award from Keypoint Intelligence for its intuitive Smart Operation Panel, vibrant print quality, seamless mobile integration, and susta