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Barry Callebaut publishes Forever Chocolate Progress Report 2018/19

* 51% sustainably sourced ingredients * Over 176,000 cocoa farms mapped on location and socio-economic data * 26% of the farmer groups have systems in place to prevent, monitor and remediate child labor * Carbon footprint reduced -6.7% despite increased production * Over 2.5 million shade...

2019-12-06 09:00 2581

Mouawad and The Miss Universe Organization Unveil The Miss Universe Power of Unity Crown, Crafted by Mouwad

ATLANTA, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned luxury jeweller Mouawad unveiled The Miss Universe Power of Unity Crown, crafted by Mouawad, at an exclusive press event at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis today ahead of its grand debut at the 2019 MISS UNIVERSE® competition onSunday, December 8,...

2019-12-06 09:00 5772

English clubs behind European elite in stadium naming rights valuations, Duff & Phelps research shows

* Barcelona (GBP32.00 million) and Real Madrid (GBP32.00 million) occupy the top spots in Europe for stadium naming rights valuations, followed by Manchester United (GBP26.75 million) and Manchester City (GBP21.90 million). * Premier League clubs missing out on millions in potential revenue fr...

2019-12-06 09:00 2425

Innovent Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase I Clinical Trial of Anti-LAG-3 Monoclonal Antibody in China

SUZHOU, China, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent" or "the Company") (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes high quality medicines for the treatment of oncology, autoimmune, metabolic and other major diseases, today a...

2019-12-06 08:00 12221

Black Desert Mobile Available for Pre-Download Starting December 9

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Abyss today announced that the open-world action MMORPG Black Desert Mobile will be available for pre-download oniOS  andAndroid

2019-12-06 06:00 2009

Enterprise Holdings and Discount Car and Truck Rentals Company Announce Agreement

ST. LOUIS and TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings Inc., which owns the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, and Discount Car and Truck Rentals Ltd., today announced they have signed an agreement in which Enterprise Holdings' Canadian sub...

2019-12-06 05:47 1409

Neusoft Medical showcases new innovations at RSNA 2019

CHICAGO, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- RSNA 2019 marked Neusoft Medical's 20th year as an exhibitor. Neusoft Medical's diagnostic imaging solutions provide maximum value enabling healthcare providers to provide better care to their patients.  Neusoft Medical keeps exploring new innovations to meet...

2019-12-06 03:24 4334

Greater Des Moines Partnership Unveils 2020 State Legislative Priorities

GREATER DES MOINES (DSM), Iowa, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership has unveiled its 2020 State Legislative Agenda. The Partnership's Legislative Agenda was developed by its Government Policy Council, which consists of Business Members from the Partnership's 24 Affilia...

2019-12-06 02:45 1601

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Sue Desmond-Hellmann to Step Down, Longtime Foundation Executive Mark Suzman Appointed to Role

SEATTLE, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Sue Desmond-Hellmann is stepping down after more than five years in the role. Bill and Melinda Gates have appointed Mark Suzman, the foundation's president of Global Policy & Advocacy and chief strategy officer, as the new ...

2019-12-06 02:41 3157

SpaceChain Sends Blockchain Technology to the International Space Station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SpaceChain announced that its blockchain hardware wallet technology is on its way to theInternational Space Station (ISS) , aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket a...

2019-12-06 02:13 3477

Electrolux Board Proposes Distribution of Electrolux Professional AB

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AB Electrolux ("Electrolux") in January 2019 announced that the company was preparing for the separation and distribution of its Professional Products business area. Consequently, the Board of Directors has today decided to propose that an Extraordinary Gen...

2019-12-06 00:55 13719

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) Announces Promotions as Brand Continues Strategic Growth Trajectory in Connecticut and Beyond

MGE Appoints Ray Pineault Regional President; Jeffrey Hamilton Assumes Role of President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun Connecticut UNCASVILLE, Connecticut, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), master developer of awe-inspiring integrated entertainment resor...

2019-12-06 00:12 1820

Tuya Partners with XanLite to Develop IoT Products in the Western European Market

PARIS, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global IoT leader Tuya Smart announced today that it has partnered with Belgian lighting company XanLite to develop IoT products in the Western European market. Already a leading player in LED lighting, XanLite is transitioning from traditional lighting to smar...

2019-12-05 22:59 2222

Clarivate Analytics expands global life science alliances program with three new technology partners

Enabling extended use of its life science intelligence solutions to help companies accelerate innovation LONDON and PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Analytics plc (NYSE: CCC; CCC.WS), a global leader in providing trusted insights and analytics to accelerate the pace of innova...

2019-12-05 22:05 6203

UnionPay International reached cooperation in card issuance with major institutions in the Asia Pacific

SHANGHAI, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 5, UnionPay International and 8 mainstream institutions in 5 Asia Pacific countries and regions held a collective card issuing agreement signing and business launching ceremony in Shanghai during its joint meeting of its Northeast Asia, Southeast ...

2019-12-05 22:01 2953

Shopping spree hit 20 million at Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair 2019

TAIPEI, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan premier jewellery international exhibition, Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair 2019, has concluded on 18th November at Taipei World Trade Center, Hall 1. The trade show attracted 7,516 visits from 33 regions and countries, includingAustralia, Brazil, Canada, I...

2019-12-05 22:00 4246

Chronolife Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Flagship Predictive Health Analytics and Monitoring Smartwear

Chronolife's innovative T-shirt-based platform captures biometrics to track chronic conditions such as heart disease LONDON, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on an in-depth analysis of the global predictive health analytics and monitoring market, Frost & Sullivan recognizesChronolife, a pionee...

2019-12-05 22:00 1042

A Future to Expect: International S&T Community Expresses High Hope in Cooperation with Peers in China

BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People Republic of China.Science and Technology Daily took the chance to interview a group of international leaders in the scientific arena and reviewedChina's development history in the area and their...

2019-12-05 21:52 1799

Suning's Tax-free Subsidiary Laox Completed a Fundraising of 8.434 Billion Japanese Yen to Expand China Business and Global E-commerce

NANJING, China, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 5, Laox, the largest comprehensive tax-free company in Japan, announced its completion to raise funds through targeted additional shares issuance for GRANDA GALAXY, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Suning Appliance Group, and GLOBAL WORKER, a ...

2019-12-05 21:47 13350

Global Cord Blood Corporation Announces Results of 2019 Annual General Meeting

HONG KONG, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Cord Blood Corporation (NYSE: CO) ("GCBC" or the "Company"),China's leading provider of cord blood collection, laboratory testing, hematopoietic stem cell processing, and stem cell storage services, today announced the results of its 2019 Annual Gene...

2019-12-05 21:30 13408