Regional News

Huawei and partners to boost digital inclusion in Uganda through DigiTruck project

DigiTruck will provide free digital skills training for more than 10,000 beneficiaries. KIRUHURA, Uganda, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ugandan President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially launched a new DigiTruck project inUganda. The project will provide free training in digital skills for...

2023-03-13 18:01 3724

Nexus FrontierTech's Intelligent Document Processing Now Available on Temenos Exchange

Nexus' integration with Temenos automates high value workflows to further accelerate technological adoption for the financial industry LONDON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexus FrontierTech, a leading provider of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) solutions...

2023-03-13 18:00 2321

Manulife appoints Carrie Tong as Chief Operations Officer for Hong Kong and Macau

HONG KONG, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife Hong Kong today announced the appointment ofCarrie Tong as its Chief Operations Officer, Hong Kong and Macau. She is a member of the Hong Kong senior management team and reports jointly toPatrick Graham, Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Hong K...

2023-03-13 17:57 4254

Doo Payment And Exchange's Successful Acquisition Of The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) Authorized Company

HONG KONG, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Doo Group's subsidiary brand, Doo Payment and Exchange, achieved new heights by acquiring an authorized remittance and digital currency exchange service provider, namely Doo Exchange AU Pty Ltd, which is regulated by the Australian Transaction Reports and...

2023-03-13 17:52 3976

Ping An Chief Investment Officer: Group's responsible investments aligned to China's green transition

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benjamin Deng, Chief Investment Officer of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company ofChina, Ltd. ("Ping An " or the "Group", HKEx:2318; SSE:601318), says the Group's responsible investment priorities are aligned toChina government's green transition...

2023-03-13 17:28 3756

FWD Group refiles listing application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

HONG KONG, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FWD Group Holdings Limited ("FWD Group" or "the Company") today announced it has refiled the Form A1 Main Board listing application with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEx"). A copy of the Application Proof will be available on the HKEx's we...

2023-03-13 16:46 3066

The 16th Asian Film Awards is adding another highlight: Presenting the AFA X STI BEST DRESSED AWARD for the first time on the red carpet.

HONG KONG, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the past two Asian Film Awards held inBusan, South Korea, this year, with the support of Creative Hong Kong and the Film Development Fund, revisitingHong Kong on 12 March 2023 (Sunday) first time at Hong Kong Jockey Club Lecture Hall at The Hong...

2023-03-13 16:32 3760

Yum China Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023

SHANGHAI, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") announced it has been named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023 by Fast Company. This marks the second time the Company has been included in the prestigiou...

2023-03-13 16:30 3133

KT&G Board of Directors Sends Letter to Shareholders Expressing Concern over the Proposing Shareholders' Requests

* The Board is concerned that the proposing shareholders' "excessive request" for shareholder return policy might undermine the company's future growth potential * The Board is unable to verify whether the audit committee members nominated by the proposing shareholders meet the Korean Commerc...

2023-03-13 16:25 2309

MyyShop debuts on SXSW 2023, speeding up its US expansion

AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MyyShop, a cross-border social commerce platform launched by DHGATE Group in 2020, made its first appearance at the SXSW Creative Industries Expo. onMarch 12, 2023, in Austin, Texas, amid its expansion inthe United States, aimed at attracting youngste...

2023-03-13 16:02 2399

ATRenew Inc. Reports Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

SHANGHAI, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ATRenew Inc. ("ATRenew" or the "Company") (NYSE: RERE), a leading technology-driven pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform inChina, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year endedDecembe...

2023-03-13 15:45 2954

WATER PHILIPPINES 2023 and PhilEnergy 2023 hold unified event from March 22 to 24, 2023

PASAY CITY, Philippines, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The most comprehensive trade event inPhilippines, focusing on water, wastewater and energy is mounting its newest editions, bigger and better. WATERPHILIPPINES 2023, in its 6th edition, and PhilEnergy 2023, in its 3rd edition, is set on Marc...

2023-03-13 15:18 3138

Mitra Bukalapak Bridges Financial Access Gaps and Drives Indonesia's Digital Economy

JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitra Bukalapak, an online-to-offline (o2o) player and the subsidiary of Indonesian tech company Bukalapak ("IDX:BUKA''),was established in 2018 to transform warungs into modern retailers through digitalization.Warungs are family-run small stalls ...

2023-03-13 15:08 4809

Beko reveals consumers avoid wasteful, passing kitchen trends in favour of durable, quality designs

European-wide survey* reveals most coveted kitchen trends ISTANBUL, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget flimsy mod-cons and passing social trends, a new study has revealed that timeless design and advanced technology are the most desired features in modern kitchens, according to Beko, the lea...

2023-03-13 15:00 3123

Fubon Life Hong Kong Appoints Patricia Wong as Chief Executive Officer

HONG KONG, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fubon Life Insurance (Hong Kong) Company Limited ("Fubon Life Hong Kong") today announced the appointment of Ms. Patricia Wong as Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board of Fubon Life Hong Kong, Ms. Wong will be responsible for spearheading the gro...

2023-03-13 14:47 4400

CGTN: China strives for better rural living in its modernization drive

BEIJING, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For grape growing expert Xie Fuxin, one of the things in his life he is most proud of is seeing grape growers in Nanping City, southeastChina's Fujian Province, shaking off poverty and earning more and more income after planting the grapes he spreads. Born...

2023-03-13 14:40 3321

Qritive Launches QAi Prostate: Advanced AI-Powered Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Tool for Pathologists

QAi Prostate leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to accurately identify and classify malignant and benign areas in prostate biopsies, improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes    SINGAPORE, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qritive , a leading provider of d...

2023-03-13 14:25 3914

NEW Nutella Biscuits is now officially available in Malaysian supermarket shelves

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysians are now spoilt for choice as Nutella, the iconic hazelnut spread has launched yet another variant to its growing biscuits portfolio – the Nutella Biscuits which are the perfect go-to snack for your sharing moments with friends and ...

2023-03-13 14:09 3908

NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS Launches "NX-GREEN Calculator," Tool for Calculating CO2 Emissions in International Transport

TOKYO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. launched an "NX-GREEN Calculator," a tool for calculating CO2 emissions from international air, ocean, truck, and rail transport, onMarch 6. Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/202303073685-O1-R44d200g

2023-03-13 14:00 3000

NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS Launches "NX-GREEN Calculator," Tool for Calculating CO2 Emissions in International Transport

TOKYO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. launched an "NX-GREEN Calculator," a tool for calculating CO2 emissions from international air, ocean, truck, and rail transport, onMarch 6. Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/202303073685-O1-R44d200g

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