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Handheld Technology from Baxter Makes Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Simple and Affordable for Primary Care Settings

Jul 25, 2022

Early Detection Can Prevent 95% of Vision Loss Cases SEOUL, South Korea, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults globally.1 With early detection and treatment, as much as 95 percent of vision loss cases can be prevented.2 Compliance with annual diabetic retinal exams in South Korea was found to be approximately 53%, with only 73% of those taking place in the last 12 months.3 Up to 80% of individuals with type t
Smart Ship© Hub, Singapore headquartered B2B (SaaS) Maritime digital platform raises pre series round of $ 2.5M led by Ideaspring Capital and StartupXseed ventures

Jul 25, 2022

SINGAPORE, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Ship Hub (SSH) is a ready to deploy digital platform for global maritime logistics. SSH is disrupting the maritime industry the way avionics did in airline industry. Cloud based and on demand, SSH provides "unified platform and a single source of truth" for Ship owners, Ship Operators, Charter Parties, maritime insurers, Port authorities. The platform caters for merchant ships, naval ships, oil rigs, river going barges and fishing vessel
Provident Capital, DeClout Ventures and HeveaConnect Management lead a US$7.1 million Series A fundraising round for HeveaConnect

Jul 25, 2022

SINGAPORE, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HeveaConnect Pte Ltd ("HC"), a Singapore-based, agri-commodities platform company today announced that it has completed its series A round led by Provident Capital Partners ("Provident"), DeClout Ventures ("DeClout") and HC management. Provident and DeClout joins SGX Group ("SGX"), DBS Bank ("DBS"), ITOCHU Corporation ("ITOCHU") and Halcyon Agri Corporation ("Halcyon") as shareholders of HC. The management team has also bought in with the HC CEO owning mo
EdTech Unicorn EEO to Build a Globally Connected Lifelong Learning Ecosystem

Jul 23, 2022

BEIJING, July 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 20th, EdTech unicorn EEO opened a new office in Seoul, Korea. EEO is in partnership with over 60,000 institutions across more than 150 countries, hosting 20 million users. As global businesses expand, EEO, parent company of ClassIn, announced plans to move the overseas headquarter to Singapore in the second half of 2022. The company will proceed to further localization and serve its clients from bases in China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and Philip
Vaccines alone aren't enough to combat AMR, claims new WHO report

Jul 23, 2022

The Global Hygiene Council (GHC) calls for the use of hygiene practices, such as handwashing, alongside vaccinations to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and reduce the impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). LONDON, July 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) identified vaccines as "highly effective tools in combating AMR". Despite their efficacy, the financial risks and approval processes for vaccine development con
Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourão Visits GWM's Brazil Factory, L.E.M.O.N. DHT Wins High Praise

Jul 23, 2022

BAODING, China, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 5 Brazil time, Hamilton Mourão, the Vice President of Brazil, visited GWM's Brazil factory in Iracemápolis and spoke highly on L.E.M.O.N. Dedicated Hybrid Technology (DHT). Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourão Visits GWM's Brazil Factory, L.E.M.O.N. DHT Wins High Praise Nelita Michel, Mayor of Iracemápolis, also attended this visiting activity. On the site, technical experts introduced GWM's lea
Weihai Banyuewan International Beach Music Festival 2022 in Weihai, China proves a success

Jul 23, 2022

WEIHAI, China, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from CRI Online : The Weihai Banyuewan International Beach Music Festival 2022 kicked off on July 15, with a lineup of popular musical acts including solo artists and bands spanning multiple genres who put on impressive performances. The enjoyable, open air event was enjoyed by both locals and by visitors to the city. Live performances Since 2017, audiences have been able to enjoy some 50 spectacular sets by over 80 acts
The Fourth WCIFIT Launched to Seek Deeper Cooperation Through CCI-ILSTC

Jul 22, 2022

CHONGQING, China, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from iChongqing: The Fourth WCIFIT Opening Ceremony and the 2022 CCI-ILSTC International Cooperation Forum kicked off on July 22 in Chongqing. (iChongqing/ Wang Yiling) The Fourth Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) Opening Ceremony and the 2022 CCI-ILSTC International Cooperation Forum kicked off on July 22 in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Elites and experts from all i
AIMMO has updated its "Smart Labeling" function, making autonomous driving and smart city data labeling smarter with AI

Jul 22, 2022

Extended coverage, including more sophisticated interactive segmentation and 3D object detection Project refining function launched that can filter out unnecessary data and resolve bottlenecks SEONGNAM, South Korea, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Born2Global Centre (Kim Jong-kap, CEO) has announced that AIMMO Co., Ltd. (Oh Seung-taek, CEO), a global leading AI and data company, has updated its Smart Labeling™ and inspection technology so that it automatically labels data for autonomous
Shanghai Electric New Energy Development Established To Accelerate the Expansion of Green & Low-carbon Business

Jul 22, 2022

SHANGHAI, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The inauguration ceremony of Shanghai Electric New Energy Development Co., Ltd. was held on July 15, marking the accelerated expansion and growth of Shanghai Electric's green, low-carbon business. During the ceremony, Shanghai Electric Group announced its renewable energy roadmap alongside agreements with five partners to jointly develop renewable energy projects, in addition to establishing strategic partnerships with over ten financial institut
LG'S NEW 'HEALTHY HOME SOLUTIONS' CAMPAIGN SHOWS HOW TO ACHIEVE TRUE WELLBEING AT HOME

Jul 22, 2022

Highlighting Health and Sustainability, Global Campaign Introduces Small Changes and Daily Practices for Better Home Living SEOUL, South Korea, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is launching its Healthy Home Solutions global campaign, encouraging consumers worldwide to take steps toward a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle at home. The campaign focuses on how to regain vitality in one's everyday life, offering tips for better home living. 2022 LG Healthy Home Solut
Refinable partners with 9GAG to bring the Memeland NFT phenomenon to real life

Jul 22, 2022

HONG KONG, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Non-fungible token (NFT) fans in Hong Kong can mark their calendars, as one of the most hyped NFT events is taking place in real life in Hong Kong. The global cross-platform content giant 9GAG is announcing its first steps into Web3 through its first NFT collection: Memeland, and is bringing the Memeland treasure map to a real-life exhibition! Taking place in Times Square, Hong Kong, from July 30, 2022, the eight-week-long Memeland Exhibition allow
Built to shape tomorrow: The BMW Headquarters celebrates its 50th birthday. Spectacular performance by US vertical dancers BANDALOOP

Jul 22, 2022

MUNICH, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group celebrated its corporate headquarters as an internationally renowned architectural icon today with over 200 international guests in attendance. The keynote speech by Pritzker Prize winner Francis Kéré and the appearance by Nihal Saad, Chief of Cabinet of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, made the ceremony a special event. In addition to the performance by star tenor Jonas Kaufmann the festivities concluded with a speci
A CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE, HOE KIAN CHOON AND CUCKOO INTERNATIONAL BAGS THREE AWARDS AT THE ASIA PACIFIC ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2022 MALAYSIA

Jul 22, 2022

Hoe Kian Choon, the Founder and CEO of CUCKOO International (MAL) Sdn Bhd named 'Entrepreneur of the Year' in recognition of his passion to positively impact communities through the 'Rent-Subscription Business Model'. CUCKOO International (MAL) Sdn Bhd takes home a win under the Corporate Excellence Category for demonstrating exceptional and consistent business results with seven consecutive year of steady revenue growth and 44% PAT growth recorded in 2022. WonderKlean, a brand u
Huawei's New Financial Cloud-Network Solution Builds New Connectivity for Smarter and Greener Finance

Jul 22, 2022

SINGAPORE, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Huawei Intelligent Finance Summit 2022, Kevin Hu, President of Huawei's Data Communication Product Line, delivered a keynote speech entitled "Huawei's New Financial Cloud-Network, Building New Connectivity for Smarter and Greener Finance." In his speech, Mr. Hu shed light on how Huawei's newly upgraded Financial Cloud-Network Solution accelerates the cloudification of banking services and builds new connectivity for smarter and green