Regional News

Thailand BOI Okays Steps to Accelerate Investment and Promote Digital Adoption

BANGKOK, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "The package to promote large scale projects was designed to boost investment in the post-Covid-19 period," Ms Duangjai Asawachintachit, Secretary General of the BOI, said after a board meeting chaired by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha. "As for the digit...

2020-12-22 12:43 2684

Bedsure, unveils Collections, a series of elevated, high-quality bedding and home textile offerings designed for the sophisticated sleeper.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- While comfort and style have never been forgotten across any of Bedsure's products, Collections, the newest series from the textiles company, explores the relation between fabric, high design, and home. Exquisitely and expertly crafted, Bedsure Collections...

2020-12-22 12:32 1404

Finland Tax-System Modernization Program Named Best Project for 2020

HELSINKI, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A major IT program that overhauled Finland's national tax system through implementation of software from Fast Enterprises (FAST) has been recognized as the year's best project by the Finnish chapter of the International Project Management Association. The ...

2020-12-22 12:00 1828

Aladdin Technology Group launches E-payment Receivables Financing Programme

HONG KONG, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- E-commerce solution provider, Aladdin Technology Group (ATG or "The Group"), announced strategic partnership with TeamWork Capital Group (Teamwork Capital) for a new concept of funding solution –E-payment Receivables Financing Programme, reserved approxima...

2020-12-22 11:32 3105

Dubber Acquires Leading UK Mobile Recording Company Speik

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 22, 2020 A$38 million performance-based acquisition payable in two parts accelerates Dubber's revenue growth, increases consolidated bottom line and broadens Dubber compliance offerings Key highlights: * Speik supports O2's mobile recording service: Increases Dubber'...

2020-12-22 11:20 8371

China's Chengdu opens 5 new metro lines

CHENGDU, China, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Chengdu City, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, opened five new metro lines on Dec. 18, 2020, bringing the number of metro lines in the city to 13, according to Chengdu Municipal People's Government. The new lines have brought the total l...

2020-12-22 10:53 1622

OneConnect CEO: Fintech Transformation Now a Driver of Growth in Banking Sector

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial technology has moved from the innovation fringe of the financial services sector to become the engine of its growth, says Ye Wangchun, Chairman and CEO of OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd. (NYSE: OCFT) ("OneConnect" or "the Company"...

2020-12-22 10:51 13204

Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group Garners "Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2020" and "WeCare Certification"

HONG KONG, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Four subsidiaries of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group, namely Lee Kum Kee Company Ltd. (Headquarters inHong Kong, China), Lee Kum Kee (China) Trading Ltd., Lee Kum Kee (Xinhui) Food Co. Ltd. (Xinhui Production Base) andLee Kum Kee (M) Foods Sdn Bhd, have been named...

2020-12-22 10:30 3530

16 Asia eCommerce Awards Winners, including Watsons and Domino's Trust Insider for AI-Powered Growth

SINGAPORE, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In a year that challenged businesses to the edge of survival, Insider and their customers emerged victorious, through a relentless focus on individualized user experiences across regions. On 15th December 2020, Watsons

2020-12-22 10:00 579

Risen Obtains Project Financing from DEG

NINGBO, China, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lately, Risen has successfully finished all the CPs to the first disbursement and successfully reached the financial close of the Project Financing of the 73MWp solar project inCambodia, Risen Energy has signed a$45 million long-term Debt Financing wit...

2020-12-22 10:00 3826

GHB was awarded new technology at the 2020 Blockchain Awards Ceremony

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GHB, a company to provide platform business model and solution, won the prize of new technology in recognition of prevention of illegal filming and illegal recording prevention technology at the 2020 Blockchain Awards Ceremony hosted by Korea Bloc...

2020-12-22 09:00 3126

Kept by Krungsri Wins Accolades for Excellence in Retail Deposit Product

BANGKOK, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) was named the winner of the 'Deposit Product of the Year' at the 3rd Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2020. The Digital Banker awards recognize and celebrate the most preeminent financial institutions pioneering unrivalled s...

2020-12-22 09:00 3488

International Legal Finance Association Statement On Australian Parliamentary Committee Inquiry On Litigation Funding

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the International Legal Finance Association (ILFA) — the global voice of the commercial legal finance industry — issued a statement in response toAustralia's Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services Inquiry on Litigation...

2020-12-22 08:07 2527

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) Ranked a Five-Star Global Airline by APEX

APEX Official Airline Ratings™ Stands as the Only Airline Rating Program Based Solely on Independently Verified Passenger's Feedback  JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) the national flag carrier ofSaudi Arabia has been ranked a Five-Star Global Ai...

2020-12-22 07:36 4414

SUSE Appoints Country Manager as It Accelerates Open Source Innovation in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SUSE®, a global leader in true open source solutions, today announced the appointment ofKun Hong Choi as its country manager forSouth Korea. The leadership appointment aligns with the company's accelerating growth plan for the APJ region. It fol...

2020-12-22 07:00 3256

Edtech pioneer Janison chosen to deliver high-stakes online exams for Chartered Accountants

SYDNEY, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Janison's online assessment technology has been selected by Chartered Accountants to deliver high-stakes examinations online for all five core modules of its Chartered Accountants Program. The Program is the primary pathway for membership of Chartered Account...

2020-12-22 06:48 2221

China Matters presents the story of Ms. Pan and her Mountaintop Guesthouse

BEIJING, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Pan Qingqing sips on a traditional Chinese tea, she glances out the window of her mountaintop guesthouse. The view is splendid with billowing clouds and valleys, and this is swiftly followed by laughter and loud chatter in the guesthouse where she is righ...

2020-12-22 06:00 2552

Alterity and UniQuest partner to reverse bacterial resistance to antibiotics

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) ("Alterity" or "the Company") has today announced it has been granted a licence by UniQuest, the commercialisation company of The University of Queensland (UQ), to novel zinc ionophore technology to ...

2020-12-22 05:42 6294

ReneSola Power Announces Results of Annual General Meeting

STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola Power" or the "Company") (www.renesolapower.com ) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully-integrated solar project developer, today announced the results of its 2020 annual general meeting of shareholders. ...

2020-12-22 05:05 12532

Home is Where the Heart is for Students, GSA Reveals

Global poll reveals what students really crave this Christmas MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 2020 is set to be a festive season like no other, but new research* released today has shown that some things never change, as all students really want is a roast dinner and quality...

2020-12-22 05:00 3168