Regional News

The fourth CIIE presages commendable prospects for 2022

SHANGHAI, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite ongoing uncertainties facing the world economy, opening-up, development opportunities, and economic globalization are three counters to those headwinds, and all were present at the fourth China International Import Expo (CIIE) convening fromNov 5 to...

2021-11-16 09:55 3987

Demand for Cage-Free Eggs in Hong Kong to Increase by 140 Million Eggs Annually

HONG KONG, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study released by NGO Lever槓桿 shows that the demand for cage-free eggs in Hong Kong will increase over current levels by 70 million eggs annually by 2025, and by an estimated 140 million eggs annually by 2028. More than 60 major food and hospi...

2021-11-16 09:52 3206

L'OCCITANE acquires majority stake in Brazilian-inspired premium beauty brand Sol de Janeiro

GENEVA, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The L'OCCITANE Group, an international group that manufactures and retails beauty and well-being products that are rich in natural and organic ingredients, is pleased to announce its acquisition of a majority stake inSol de Janeiro, an innovative leader in th...

2021-11-16 09:51 2150

People in the Pacific concerned about corruption in government and business, Transparency International survey reveals

BERLIN, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The first-ever Global Corruption Barometer – Pacific released by Transparency International today reveals that corruption is a significant problem in the region. When it comes to corruption, the Pacific has been one of the most under-studied regions in the w...

2021-11-16 09:19 1852

XinChao Media strengthens Programmatic DOOH Capabilities in China with Hivestack Partnership

Partnership to offer unprecedented scale to programmatic buyers across China SHANGHAI and Montreal, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hivestack, the world's largest, independent, programmatic digital out of home (DOOH) ad tech company today announced a major partnership withXinChao Media, one of the ...

2021-11-16 09:00 4451

Kate Chan Joins Breakwater Solutions as Managing Director

HONG KONG, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Breakwater Solutions, a leader in information governance and data risk management, today announced that it has appointedKate Chan as managing director in the company's consulting organization. Based in Hong Kong Ms. Chan is responsible for leading the com...

2021-11-16 09:00 2560

Brankas Onboards Senior Industry Talents Arvin Razon and Simo Figuigui to Advance Southeast Asia's Open Finance Adoption

Quick Facts For The Media: * Arvin Razon will take up the Director for Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs position at Brankas. Prior to his appointment, he was ING Philippines' Legal Counsel and Data Protection Officer. * Simo Figuigui joins Brankas as Head of Business Development and ...

2021-11-16 09:00 3357

Cisco Appoints New ASEAN Leader to Bolster Growth across the Region

SINGAPORE, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cisco, the worldwide technology leader, today announced the appointment ofBee Kheng Tay as the new President and leader for its ASEAN business.Bee Kheng is responsible for driving Cisco's profitable growth and leading its go-to-market operations across 10 ...

2021-11-16 09:00 4030

GOONGBE Kicks Off Shampoo & Bath 'Natural Loose Bubble Challenge' Event

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GOONGBE, premium natural skincare brand, will hold the 'Natural Loose Bubble Challenge' event for users to share their reviews on the brand's bestselling product, Shampoo & Bath. GOONGBE Shampoo...

2021-11-16 09:00 4203

Ericsson and Ooredoo partner to ensure football fans have unforgettable 5G experiences at 2022 sports event in Qatar

- Ericsson will support state-of-the-art network optimization and event management in eight connected stadiums across six cities - Network management partnership covers 5G experiences in airports, fan zones and major tourist attractions - By utilizing the full potential of 5G, Ericsson and Oored...

2021-11-16 08:59 1970

Change of CEO for Concordia Maritime

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Erik Lewenhaupt will take over as CEO of Concordia Maritime on1 January 2022. Erik succeeds Kim Ullman, who has informed the Board of his wish to step down as CEO and retire. Erik Lewenhaupt has a long track record in tanker shipping. He started his...

2021-11-16 08:54 2230

HKBN Brings Exciting Disney+ Offers to Customers

HONG KONG, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited ("HKBN"), the exclusive broadband service provider for offering and selling Disney+ inHong Kong, today unveiled a number of exciting offers. ...

2021-11-16 08:52 4739

Clinical Studies of PD-L1 Antibody ASC22 for HBV Functional Cure Selected for Inclusion in the "Best of The Liver Meeting's Summary" by AASLD Review Committee

-- Inclusion in the "Best of The Liver Meeting's Summary" is a singular honor and indicates the high level with which the AASLD review committee regards Ascletis' research in CHB -- In patients with the baseline HBsAg level ≤ 500 IU/mL, the Phase IIb study demonstrated sustained HBsAg loss in 19...

2021-11-16 08:35 3708

Incredible World First Ribcage Implant Becomes 'alive'

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative medical device manufacturer Anatomics Pty Ltd announces the world first use of revolutionary StarPore polymer tissue scaffold for thoracic reconstructive surgery in Australia, USA, UK, Singapore, Portugal and New Zealand. To view the...

2021-11-16 08:16 33906

Infinitus Celebrates Grand Opening of Guangzhou Infinitus Plaza

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of 9 November 2021, Infinitus grandly hosted its Opening Ceremony of the Guangzhou Infinitus Plaza! After 5 years of construction, with a total investment ofRMB 4.5 billion , the 185,470-square meter plaza is finally complete. This rep...

2021-11-16 08:00 4032

PLDT, Smart Strengthen Security of Online Transactions for Millions of Philippine Customers with Vesta

MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PLDT, Inc. (PLDT), the Philippines' largest fully integrated telecommunications company, and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) announced that they are utilizing the anti-fraud solutions of Vesta to enhance the protection of ...

2021-11-16 08:00 3164

Jellysmack Makes First Acquisition with AI Video Editing Technology Company Kamua

With this acquisition Jellysmack expands its robust in-house AI technology suite to better support creators. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global creator company Jellysmack is excited to announce their acquisition of UK-based AI editing technology startup Kamua. This is the company'...

2021-11-16 08:00 4605

"Fictional Garden: Taiwan House" Japan Tour Building Friendship through Design, Passing on Flowers and Blessings

TAIPEI, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Executed by Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI), the "Fictional Garden: Taiwan House" Japan Tour was held from October 2 to November 7, 2021, successively at Good Design Marunouchi in Tokyo and The TerminalKYOTO in Kyoto, featuring exciting exhibition and...

2021-11-16 08:00 19655

Oracle for Research Introduces New Cloud Service and Awards to Accelerate Scientific Innovation

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle for Research, Oracle's global community that uses cloud computing to accelerate scientific discovery, today announced new resources that enable researchers, scientists, and developers to solve the world's most complex problems.Oracle Open Data i...

2021-11-16 07:32 4058

MGI Showcases Latest Laboratory Automation Products at MEDICA 2021

MESSE DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MGI Tech Co., Ltd. ("MGI"), a global life science leader and innovator, showcases a selection of its latest laboratory automation technologies for sample transfer, sample extraction, and library preparation at MEDICA 2021, which takes place...

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