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Baobab Network to Invest In 1000 African Tech Companies

* As Y-Combinator (YC) pulls back from Africa, Baobab doubles down on its early-stage investment strategy acrossAfrica * New cohorts to receive $100,000 investment each, up from $50,000, with launch of Baobab's Co-investment Vehicle * Baobab portfolio now up to 45 startups across 15 countrie...

2023-10-05 15:00 3106

Employees and Businesses Open to Embrace Generative AI, but Concerns Over Jobs and Skills Remain

* About 9 in 10 business leaders (18% strongly agree, 73% somewhat agree) agree that generative AI technologies can enhance employees' work quality and support daily tasks. * Almost 3 in 4 employees (7% very comfortable, 67% somewhat comfortable) are comfortable working alongside generative A...

2023-10-05 14:00 2384

Personal connections on social media drive more consumer purchases than influencers, Mintel research reveals

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian consumers are more inclined to be influenced by people they know personally on social media when making purchasing decisions, according to the latest research by Mintel. While urban consumers show a preference for online influencers, with 28% re...

2023-10-05 13:30 2187

UNISOC and itel Partner to Create the Benchmark Reference Smartphone For Android 14 (Go edition)

SHANGHAI, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UNISOC, the world's leading platform chip design company, and itel, the Global No.1 Smartphone Brand under$100, announced that they will jointly create a benchmark reference smartphone for Android 14 (Go edition) with the goal of providing users a superior m...

2023-10-05 13:00 3009

Thailand Wins 23 Bids for International Conferences

BANGKOK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a performance update, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has announced thatThailand has won a total of 23 bids for international conferences fromOctober 2022 to September 2023. These are for events that will take place up to 2028.

2023-10-05 12:58 2590

Hangzhou Asian Games presents openness, inclusiveness to world

BEIJING, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: Since the opening of the Hangzhou Asian Games, many touching moments and brilliant stories have unfolded both on and off the fields. All-out competitions as well as heartwarming behaviors have emerged. These inspiring stories ha...

2023-10-05 12:52 2212

Xinhua Silk Road: Activity to promote Chinese Baijiu cultural exchanges held in Kazakhstan

BEIJING, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An activity designed to promote China's  Baijiu culture exchanges was held recently inKazakhstan's capital city Astana, introducingChina's reputed Baijiu brand Fenjiu to people in Kazakhstan. An activity des...

2023-10-05 12:51 2688

Hangzhou Asian Games opening new, inspiring chapter for China's sports undertaking

BEIJING, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: Since the start of the Hangzhou Asian Games, athletes from various countries have been competing fiercely and striving for excellence, showcasing the power of sports and the charm of athletics. Watching the exciting Asian Games h...

2023-10-05 12:47 2273

Payment Asia Becomes Official Payment Partner for Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023

HONG KONG, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Payment Asia, APAC's leading payment solutions provider, is glad to announce the official exclusive payment partnership for Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023. This collaboration aims to support and enhance the seamless payment experience withinHong Kong's dynamic...

2023-10-05 12:03 2751

Great Place To Work announces 2023 Singapore Best Workplaces in Technology List

Employee wellbeing remains pivotal as top companies prioritize a human-centric approach even amidst changing employee experiences. SINGAPORE, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture revealed the 33 companies placed on theBest WorkplacesTM in T...

2023-10-05 12:00 2821

Revasum, Inc. and Saint-Gobain Surface Solutions (SGSS) Join Forces to Innovate Silicon Carbide Wafer Grinding Technology

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Revasum, Inc., a leading provider of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with SGSS, a global leader in high-performance materials and innovative solutions. This partnership aims to re...

2023-10-05 11:16 1899

CEFC, Virescent Ventures, Investible, and Grantham Foundation back battery recycling startup Renewable Metals in $8m round

SYDNEY, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian battery recycling startup,  Renewable Metals , has received $8 million in seed funding from theCEFC (via Virescent Ventures ), Investible

2023-10-05 11:00 2680

ADA expands its global footprint with the launch of its Tokyo branch

TOKYO, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADA, the region's largest independent data, artificial intelligence, and tech company proudly announces the opening of its latest office inJapan. As the powerhouse in data-driven solutions, ADA's foray into the Japanese market underscores its ambition to be the...

2023-10-05 10:56 2576

2023 Cultural Tourism Promotion Indonesia Special Event in Chengdu, China successfully landed

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 29, the 2023 China Chengdu Cultural Tourism Promotion Indonesia special event "Meet in the Park City·Roam Happy Chengdu", hosted by the China Chengdu Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau, undertaken by Chengdu Media Group and ...

2023-10-05 10:33 805

Meet in the Park City and Roam Happy Chengdu: 2023 Chengdu Cultural Tourism Promotion Thailand Special Event Pulled off A Feat

BANGKOK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To keep deepening pragmatic cooperation and exchange betweenChengdu and Thailand in the cultural tourism industry, vigorously promote cultural tourism consumption, and attract Thai tourists to Chengdu for sightseeing, on September 29, the 2023 Chengdu Cultural...

2023-10-05 10:31 2823

GLOBALLY SIGNIFICANT EXPLORATION TARGET DEFINED AT KANGANKUNDE

HIGHLIGHTS * Exploration Target defined following the recently reported Mineral Resource Estimate of 261 million tonnes grading 2.19% TREO and is defined by mineralisation beneath the MRE * The Exploration Target potential and Mineral Resource Estimate establishes Kangankunde as one of the ...

2023-10-05 10:26 2164

Chula Endorses Cultural Capital Development Model for Comprehensive Textile Weaving Upgrading Local Brands to Go International, Paving the Way for Cultural Tourism Routes While Promoting Sustainable Communities

BANGKOK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chula plays a part in developing the local economy by endorsing a systematic and comprehensive cultural capital development model from the creation of fiber and textile innovations to the design of lifestyle fashion items to promote the creative economy, prov...

2023-10-05 10:00 4912

Singapore's Top New Skincare Solution, SKINCOMM® Unicel System, offers better results with fewer products

SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The new SKINCOMM® UNICEL System, manufactured inSingapore, was developed by Dr Eileen Lee, founder and CEO of SKINCOMM®, (www.skincomm.com)  who holds a doctoral degree in Advanced Aesthetics (Beauty & Wellness Science) from InterA...

2023-10-05 10:00 2101

Unleash Spectacular Power with BLUETTI's New Arrival and Prime Big Deal Days

SYDNEY, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From October 5th to 20th, BLUETTI, the renowned power station brand, is holding itsPrime Big Deal Days . To add more excitement, the company will ...

2023-10-05 10:00 1852

UOB launches more support initiatives across all career stages at annual Better U festival, including industry-first programme for work and study targeting Polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education students

SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB will progressively roll out more comprehensive support for employees across all career stages. Announced at the Bank's annual employee festival – Better U today, graced by the Minister for Education, MrChan Chun Sing, the programmes cover start-of-caree...

2023-10-05 09:30 9781