Regional News

Medtecs to showcase PPE and technologies from Taiwan at MEDICA 2021

TAIPEI, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- It is now half-way through autumn and the COVID-19 pandemic still persists. The global death toll has reached over 5 million yet only 45.4% of the global population has received at least one dose of vaccine. To make matters worse, a new subvariant of the virus...

2021-11-04 09:56 2490

China National Silk Museum Hosts Second Biennale of Natural Dyes Themed, Reproducing Color Palette of the Past

HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China National Silk Museum recently organized the second Biennale of Natural Dyes (BoND) held fromOctober 22 to 26 in Hangzhou, featuring exhibitions, symposiums and workshops. China National Silk...

2021-11-04 09:28 6390

LG Energy Solution joins Responsible Business Alliance to strengthen ESG management

* LG Energy Solution becomes member of Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) as it drives sustainable value across its supply chain * Battery maker actively engages in corporate social responsibilities by thoroughly incorporating global expectations into its management strategy SEOUL, South Kor...

2021-11-04 09:13 2198

Manulife reports 3Q21 net income of $1.6 billion and core earnings of $1.5 billion, double-digit new business value growth and strong net flows in Global Wealth and Asset Management with contributions across all business lines and geographies

C$ unless otherwise stated              TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC          SEHK: 945 This earnings news release for Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife" or the "Company") should be read in conjunction with the Company's Third Quarter 2021 Report to Shareholders, including our unaudited Interim Con...

2021-11-04 09:05 4703

Casio to Release MT-G Watch with Multilayer, Multicolor Carbon Bezel

TOKYO, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the latest addition to the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The new MTG-B2000XMG, which boasts a multicolor carbon bezel made by laminating carbon with colored glass fiber, is part of the MT-G line of watches, a...

2021-11-04 09:00 5173

Smile Cosmetics Brand, Zenyum, Launches in its 9th Market to Empower Confident Smiles in Japan

SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based 'Smile Cosmetics' company Zenyum announced its launch inJapan today, expanding its reach across Asia in its 9th market to date. The successful start-up was named a LinkedIn Top Startup in 2021, and is currently one ofAsia's fastest growing c...

2021-11-04 09:00 4734

Smile Cosmetics Brand, Zenyum, Launches in its 9th Market to Empower Confident Smiles in Japan

SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based 'Smile Cosmetics' company Zenyum announced its launch inJapan today, expanding its reach across Asia in its 9th market to date. The successful start-up was named a LinkedIn Top Startup in 2021, and is currently one ofAsia's fastest growing c...

2021-11-04 09:00 3749

Smile Cosmetics Brand, Zenyum, Launches in its 9th Market to Empower Confident Smiles in Japan

SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based 'Smile Cosmetics' company Zenyum announced its launch inJapan today, expanding its reach across Asia in its 9th market to date. The successful start-up was named a LinkedIn Top Startup in 2021, and is currently one ofAsia's fastest growing c...

2021-11-04 09:00 5353

Smile Cosmetics Brand, Zenyum, Launches in its 9th Market to Empower Confident Smiles in Japan

SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based 'Smile Cosmetics' company Zenyum announced its launch inJapan today, expanding its reach across Asia in its 9th market to date. The successful start-up was named a LinkedIn Top Startup in 2021, and is currently one ofAsia's fastest growing c...

2021-11-04 09:00 3894

Revitalised Heritage Property Villa le Voile to be Unveiled in 2022

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Slated to open its doors in Q4 of 2022,Villa le Voile – one of the city's last remaining heritage properties – will be reborn asVietnam's premier heritage and dining destination. An architectural tour de force blending indigenous Vietnamese,...

2021-11-04 09:00 5518

Compliance Solutions Strategies Partners with Grasp

Partnership brings a unique combination of local market presence and global regulatory compliance coverage toSouth Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Compliance Solutions Strategies ("CSS"), a leading RegTech platform providing technology-driven solutions which ...

2021-11-04 09:00 4648

New Tourism Coalition Brings Together World Leaders at COP26 to Accelerate Net Zero Transition

- New Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC) signals tourism's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions - Global sector figures join the STGC conversation at COP26 – from former state presidents to leading institutions - STGC aims for greater collaboration between public and private tourism ...

2021-11-04 08:42 4371

Kazia Enrols First Patient to EVT801 Phase I Clinical Trial

SYDNEY, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kazia Therapeutics Limited (NASDAQ: KZIA; ASX: KZA), an oncology-focused drug development company, is pleased to announce that it has commenced enrolment to a phase I clinical trial of EVT801, an investigational cancer therapy that Kazia licensed from Evotec S...

2021-11-04 08:38 4056

Grupo Bimbo Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 as it Launches its New Sustainability Platform

* The new Net Zero Carbon commitment was developed following the Science Based Targets initiative's framework. * There are three intermediate global goals defined on the path towards Net Zero Carbon: eliminating Scope 2 by 2025, reducing 50% of Scope 1 and 28% of Scope 3 by 2030. * The comm...

2021-11-04 08:38 5604

Youth Square 'Book Crossing Festival 2021' soon to be held in early November

HONG KONG, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Youth Square 'Book Crossing Festival 2021' will be held from 5 to 7 November at Y Studio, allowing participants to exchange books by adopting 'place one, pick one' approach. Those who do not have books to share are also welcome to enjoy reading in Youth Squ...

2021-11-04 08:25 2807

Digital media disruptors 'punching above their weight,' achieving societal impact on shoestring budgets, amid ongoing threats

- Report based on interviews with 200 digital native media in Latin America, Africa, Southeast Asia provides key lessons for growing sector   - More than 85% have contributed to 'significant political and societal changes'; more than half have won journalism awards  - More than 60% reported maki...

2021-11-04 08:01 3450

MGM China Reports 2021 Third-Quarter Results

Recovery Pace Outperformed Market MGM COTAI Emerald Villa Gainers Accolades HONG KONG, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM China Holdings Limited ("MGM China" or the "Company"; SEHK Stock Code: 2282) today announced selected unaudited financial data of the Company and its subsidiaries (the "Group")...

2021-11-04 06:59 5162

Hyundai Motor Teases Sneak Peek of SEVEN, All-Electric SUV Concept

* SEVEN concept previews design and technology innovations of Hyundai Motor's upcoming all-electric SUV * New SUV typology optimized for dedicated BEVs, combined with new interior architecture evoking a premium lounge experience * Hyundai to debut SEVEN concept during AutoMobility LA press c...

2021-11-04 06:00 3182

Global Digital Economy Summit for Small and Medium Enterprises 2021 Kicked off in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Digital Economy Summit for Small and Medium Enterprises 2021 (DES2021) kicked off inShanghai on November 1 . The summit was hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology, and co-organized by the China Centre for International Science a...

2021-11-04 04:36 2321

Qualcomm Earnings Release Available on Company's Investor Relations Website

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced the Company's financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 through an earnings release that is available on the Qualcomm Investor Relations website athttp://investor.qualcomm.com/results.cfm. ...

2021-11-04 04:21 3815