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iGene Laboratory launches Monkeypox PCR test for the South East Asian region.

Jul 8, 2022

SINGAPORE, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iGene Laboratory, the molecular diagnostics laboratory subsidiary of INEX Innovate Pte Ltd, announces the launch of its research-use-only (RUO) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Monkeypox test in response to the recent outbreak of the virus. The iGene Laboratory team The Monkeypox virus predominately occurs in Central and Western Africa, that causes a disease with symptoms similar to Smallpox – fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue,
Gwangju Information and Content Agency in Korea successfully held an virtual IR event with Gwangju cultural contents companies and Silicon Valley VCs

Jul 8, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gwangju Information and Content Agency(Director Tak Yong-seok) successfully held an online "Virtual IR" for Silicon Valley VCs. Hosted by the Gwangju Information and Culture Industry Promotion Agency and organized by AI and Content Business Support Center (ACBC) since 2020, the purpose of this "Virtual IR" event is to attract overseas investment of Korean cultural content companies, which have been decreased due to the influe
WuXi XDC and AbTis Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Development and Manufacturing of Antibody Drug Conjugates

Jul 8, 2022

SHANGHAI and SEOUL, South Korea, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi XDC, a global leading CRDMO (Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization) dedicated to end-to-end bioconjugates services, and AbTis, a Korean biotechnology company dedicated to the development of antibody drug conjugates (ADC), today announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed to form a strategic partnership in AbTis' portfolio of ADC products. Under the partnership, AbTis will have access to
REALTY ONE GROUP GROWS AT A RECORD PACE, EXPANDING ITS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT AND VOLUME IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2022

Jul 8, 2022

LAS VEGAS, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty ONE Group, a modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brand and ONE Of the fastest growing franchisors today, is reporting remarkable growth in the first half of 2022 selling 38 franchises and three new countries, expanding its global footprint now to 49 U.S. states and nine countries and territories. "We've been incredibly strategic about our domestic and international expansion, and we'll continue to grow this organization through business coachi
Professor Frederick Ma to succeed The Hon. Ronald Arculli as FWD Group Chairman

Jul 8, 2022

HONG KONG, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FWD Group Holdings Limited ("FWD Group" or "the Company") announced today that Professor Frederick Ma GBS, JP, currently Deputy Chairman and an Independent Non-Executive Director, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately. He succeeds The Hon. Ronald Arculli GBM, CVO, GBS, OBE, JP, who is retiring as Chairman. Mr. Arculli will remain a Non-Executive Director until the earlier
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. Enters into Agreement to Be Acquired by SD Biosensor and SJL Partners in $1.53 Billion All-Cash Transaction

Jul 8, 2022

Shareholders to Receive $34.00 Per Share in Cash, Providing Immediate, Compelling and Certain Value Transaction Follows Deliberate Review, Including Outreach to Potential Strategic and Financial Partners CINCINNATI and SEOUL, South Korea, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Bioscience, Inc. ("Meridian" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VIVO), a leading global provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials, and SD Biosensor, Inc. ("SDB") (KO
Insilico Medicine identified multiple new targets for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using its AI-driven target discovery engine

Jul 8, 2022

Insilico and its collaborators scoured massive datasets and found genes relevant to ALS through PandaOmics™, Insilico's proprietary AI-driven target identification engine. 28 targets were identified from CNS and diMN samples; for 18 targets (64%), suppression moderately or strongly rescued neurodegeneration. The collaborative study was led by Insilico with support from Answer ALS and researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvar
GIGABYTE Z690 Motherboards Recognized for Design Excellence in Innovation and Visuals

Jul 8, 2022

TAIPEI, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE motherboards are proven winners with their strong presence in the major international design awards. This year, the prestigious honor again went to GIGABYTE with the Z690 AORUS gaming and AERO creator series motherboards. A total of five products, including Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE, Z690 AORUS XTREME, Z690 AORUS MASTER, Z690 AERO D, and Z690 AERO G, have won the Red Dot and iF Design Awards respectively, once again demonstrating GIGABYTE's p
E3 Returns in June 2023, Now Produced by ReedPop

Jul 8, 2022

Organizers of PAX, New York Comic Con, Star Wars Celebration Will Lead the In-Person Return of Seminal North American Video Game Industry Expo LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- E3, the world's premier celebration of interactive entertainment, will make its long-awaited return to the Los Angeles Convention Center in the second week of June, 2023. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) will partner with ReedPop, the veteran event production company behind PAX, New York Comic
Infrastructure Cook Islands Selects Woolpert to Collect Topo-Bathy Lidar Data and Imagery

Jul 7, 2022

The mapping data and products will assist ICI in advancing sustainable infrastructure, improving disaster and climate resilience, and updating nautical charts. RAROTONGA, Cook Islands, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Woolpert has been contracted by Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) to collect topographic and bathymetric lidar data and aerial imagery across the Cook Islands. The multimillion-dollar contract is funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Green Climate
GCash sole Philippine representative in exclusive UK-APAC tech dialogue at London Tech Week 2022

Jul 7, 2022

MANILA, Philippines, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines' most popular e-wallet super app GCash represented the Southeast Asian country in an intimate roundtable discussion among Asia-Pacific tech representatives and top UK officials at 10 Downing Street, the British Prime Minister's official residence and office in London. (From left to right) GCash Chief Technology and Operations Officer Pebbles Sy, GCash President and CEO Martha Sazon, Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner to
DOLE SUNSHINE COMPANY JOINS FORCES WITH THE OCEAN RACE FOR A HEALTHIER PLANET

Jul 7, 2022

Actions will support DSC's Promise with a focus on reducing fossil-based plastic use SINGAPORE, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dole Sunshine Company (DSC) today announced a partnership with The Ocean Race, the world's toughest test of a team in sport and leader in sports sustainability, to help shine a light on the critical issues affecting our ocean's health. Kicking off just after World Ocean Day 2022, celebrated on June 8, the collaboration will support DSC's efforts toward net zero carbon
TUMI and STAPLE Launch an Exclusive Collaboration Celebrating the Energy of New York City and Global Exploration

Jul 7, 2022

NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TUMI, the leading international travel and lifestyle brand launches an exclusive collaboration with iconic streetwear brand, STAPLE. They've joined forces on a design journey guided by the world travels of STAPLE's visionary founder, Jeff Staple. Each piece of the collection features the iconic STAPLE Pigeon, while drawing influence from the global streets that inspire the creativity of both Jeff Staple and TUMI. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZ
SHUTTERSTOCK JOINS THE BOARD OF THE NEWS MEDIA COALITION

Jul 7, 2022

The NMC welcomes Shutterstock advocacy alongside other major news enterprises for freedom of the press, shaping public policy and advancing independent editorial coverage NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global creative platform offering full-service solutions, high-quality content, and creative workflow solutions for brands, businesses and media companies, today announced that it has joined the News Media Coalition (NMC), an intern
New crypto options and futures exchange 'Thalex' closes Series A funding round

Jul 7, 2022

GIBRALTAR, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thalex, a trading platform offering stablecoin-settled crypto options and futures, announced it has closed its Series A funding round of EUR 7.5 million. Among the participants are Bitfinex, Bitstamp, Flow Traders, IMC, QCP and Wintermute. These strategic investors will support the company's ambition to enable on-exchange trading of crypto derivatives at scale by removing friction, ensuring platform reliability and partnering with liquidity provider