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U.S. Polo Assn. Commemorates International Women's Day With The Annual U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship® Benefitting Susan G. Komen®

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is proud to sponsor the 2021 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship, benefittingSusan G. Komen® , in honor of International Women's Day. Sponsoring women's events aro...

2021-03-08 20:00 2667

Big Data Exchange (BDx) Kicks Off Global Women in Tech Celebration on International Women's Day

#BDxTheGap Challenge Applauds Advancements of Women in the Data Center and Tech Industries HONG KONG, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  Big Data Exchange (BDx), a pan-Asian carrier-neutral data center cluster, is celebrating women in tech in a big way by launching its #BDxTheGap challenge onInterna...

2021-03-08 19:05 1917

Will You Join The Movement? UN Women's Global HeForShe Initiative Seeks Ambitious Leaders To Create A New Alliance For Gender Equality

NEW YORK, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today on International Women's Day, UN Women's HeForShe movement is issuing a global call to leaders to join the newly formed HeForShe Alliance and help accelerate progress toward gender equality. Launched by UN Women Global Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson,...

2021-03-08 19:00 1903

Hong Kong lags behind on the percentage of female directors on the boards of listed companies

HONG KONG, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS) has today, on International Women's Day, hosted a conference. This follows the publication of a review report (Review) titled, 'Missing Opportunities - a Review of Gender Diversity on Hong Kong Board...

2021-03-08 18:36 5862

Over 600 mid- to high-end restaurants across China come together for China Restaurant Week Spring 2021

SHANGHAI, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DiningCity and its presenting partner American Express will hold the next edition of China Restaurant Week fromMarch 11 to April 4, 2021, joining forces with over 600 mid- to high-end popular dining establishments for a 25-day food-filled event. The two par...

2021-03-08 18:23 3787

uCloudlink Awarded as 2020's Leading 5G Innovative Application Company

HONG KONG, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. (NASDAQ: UCL, "uCloudlink"), the world's first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, has been awarded as 2020's Leading 5G Innovation Application Company at the China TMT Advanced Award 2020. The award is a testament to...

2021-03-08 18:00 5149

Hisense Empowers Women to Take up Challenges

QINGDAO, China, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global employment losses for women stand at 5%, versus 3.9% for men in 2020, according to the ILO Monitor. In particular, women are much more likely to drop out of the labour market. Notwithstanding a more competitive pressure on women, Hisense (60006...

2021-03-08 17:38 6419

Itiviti's Linda Middleditch wins Gender Equality / Diversity Award from WatersTechnology

LONDON, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Itiviti, a leading trading technology and service provider to financial institutions worldwide, today announced thatLinda Middleditch, Chief of Product Strategy and Engineering at Itiviti, has won the Gender Equality/Diversity Professional of the Year Award (...

2021-03-08 17:35 1344

Changzhou National High-Tech Zone to build 70 new production and service facilities this year

CHANGZHOU, China, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of February 27th , Changzhou National High-Tech Zone held the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase II of Intersurgical Medical Device (Changzhou) Co., Ltd.'s plant. The ceremony is the first of similar events for zone's 70 planned product...

2021-03-08 17:11 3548

Budget Direct Insurance Receives Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award Two Years in a Row

SINGAPORE, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Budget Direct Insurance  has once again won the highly coveted Platinum Trusted Service Award 2021 for delivering exceptional customer service year after year.

2021-03-08 17:06 2802

LG Innotek Joins Hands with Microsoft to Proliferate Cloud-Connected 3D Sensing Camera

* LG Innotek develops 3D sensing modules based on Microsoft ToF technology * LG Innotek and Microsoft collaborate to commercialize cloud connected 3D camera. * The collaboration will provide easy access to create 3D vision applications for multiple industries. SEOUL, South Korea, March 8, 20...

2021-03-08 17:00 2142

Firmenich Leads on Equality in the Workplace, Reaching Next Level of Global EDGE Certification

Firmenich Takes Action Beyond Gender Focusing on Ethnic Minorities, LGBTIQ+ & Differently-abled Workforce GENEVA, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, today became the first company in the world to successfully upgrade its glob...

2021-03-08 17:00 3031

GC is Committed to Overcoming the Crisis and Moving Forward with its 'Three Steps' Strategy

BANGKOK, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited or GC remains resolute in overcoming the crisis and moving forward with its 'three steps' strategy: "Step Change" – to increase competitiveness and consistent investments creating value-added products; "Step Out" – ...

2021-03-08 16:55 2990

Elekta wins lawsuit against Livian GmbH

STOCKHOLM, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Elekta (EKTA-B.ST) announced today that theLondon Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has awarded in favor of Elekta in a dispute with Livian GmbH (formerly humediQ GmbH). The arbitration, reported in the latest interim report (Q3 2020/21), is now f...

2021-03-08 16:49 3634

XCMG "Sheroes" Confront the Gender Gap by Sharing Their Inspirational Stories

XUZHOU, China, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG (000425.SZ) is celebrating International Women's Day with a week of special events themed "She Defines". Female heroes from R&D, regional sales offices and the production frontlines shared inspiring stories of their personal growth, highlighting t...

2021-03-08 16:41 4604

Futu launches moomoo, an intuitive and technologically immersive, one-stop investment platform in Singapore

SINGAPORE, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Futu Holdings Limited ("Futu" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FUTU) announced the official launch of its one-stop investment platform,moomoo , in Singapore today. In ...

2021-03-08 16:08 12466

5 Strategic Insights Set to Power the Femtech Market

In honor of International Women's Day, Frost & Sullivan experts share key findings on how femtech is improving women's health and empowering them globally  SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As we celebrate International Women's Day and this year's theme #ChooseToChallenge, Frost...

2021-03-08 16:02 381

AMS and Revature launch a strategic partnership to address the technology skills deficit and boost diversity in the workforce through world-class skilling initiatives

Combined offer delivers a unique integrated approach, utilising technology skills development programmes, that enables companies to build in-demand digital capabilities in existing or future employees LONDON, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AMS  (formerly Alexander Mann ...

2021-03-08 16:01 4576

WeLab completes initial close of Series C-1 funding, led by Allianz X for US$75 million and announces strategic partnership

* WeLab's focus on technology and innovation in building a pan-Asian digital financial services platform complements Allianz's expansion strategy with technology-focused partners in the region * Allianz and WeLab have established a strategic partnership with plans to develop and distribute in...

2021-03-08 15:00 3725

Innophys Releases Wearable Work-assisting Robotic Suit "MUSCLE SUIT Every" in France, Spain

TOKYO, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Innophys Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Innophys") released wearable work-assisting robotic suit "MUSCLE SUIT Every" in France and Spain on March 1. (Photo1: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106291/202102261529/_prw_PI1fl_zU2T6ytx.jpg

2021-03-08 15:00 1612