Business and finance call on government to unlock demand for low-carbon products and accelerate industrial projects worth $1,000,000,000

Endorsed by 40+ global business leaders and 700+ financial institutions, the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) has issued an open letter urging governments to use policy to stimulate demand for green products Uncertain demand and a lack of incentives is stalling industrial decarbonisation, with producers and customers at a stalemate due to lower priced higher carbon products New data shows growth in the overall number of planned large-scale, green industrial facilities in 2024,

Nov. 14, 2024

Agoda Highlights Five Urban Hikes for Adventurous Travelers

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda introduces five urban hikes across Asia, offering travelers a chance to experience the perfect blend of city life and nature. These hikes, ranging from family-friendly to more challenging trails, provide an unmatched perspective on some of Asia's most dynamic cities. Whether it's Elephant Hill in Taipei, with its stunning views of the Taipei 101, or Hong Kong's famous Dragon Back, active travelers are in for a t

Nov. 14, 2024

Hemisphere Ventures Expands into Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hemisphere Ventures, a U.S.-based venture capital and consulting firm known for its early-stage investments in space, cybersecurity, biotech, nanotech, drones, robotics, and other frontier technologies, today announces the opening of a new office in Singapore, marking its first expansion into Southeast Asia. Established in 2014, Hemisphere built an outstanding portfolio of U.S. frontier technology investments, attracting scouts from major VC

Nov. 14, 2024

Xinhua Silk Road: World IoT expo 2024 opens in E. China's Wuxi to showcase future of smart connectivity

BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Internet of Things (IoT) Exposition 2024 kicked off on Monday in Wuxi City of east China's Jiangsu Province, attracting industry leaders, representatives of enterprises and experts from across the globe to discuss industry trends and demonstrate innovative applications. Photo shows that Wuxi unveils a national pilot project in intelligent connected vehicles, which aims to create a cohesive mode for car owners, vehicles and cities connection,

Nov. 14, 2024

CKGSB Professor Neng Wang Co-Authored Paper on Government Debt with Nobel Laureate Thomas J. Sargent Among Others

BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Professor Neng Wang, Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance and Senior Associate Dean at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), recently co-authored a paper with Nobel laureate Thomas J. Sargent, among others, published in PNAS entitled "Managing Government Debt". PNAS, or the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the journal of the US National Academy of Sciences, often known as one of the three most prestigi

Nov. 14, 2024

Qiddiya's IRL Gaming tour stops at G-Star in Busan, South Korea with an immersive FPS gaming experience introducing the lore unearthing OUTPOST OMEGA™, one of the IRL Gaming zones in the world's first city built for play

BUSAN, South Korea, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Unearthing Qiddiya" the global IRL Gaming tour continues. This time with a stop in Busan, South Korea at G-Star where over 250,000 gamers, 1,000 exhibitors and publishers from 40+ countries will gather at the largest gaming convention in Korea, marking its 20th anniversary this year. Qiddiya Gaming / Outpost Omega With Korea serving as the birthplace of esports, Qiddiya Gaming is unearthing the first peeks into the lo

Nov. 14, 2024

BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel, Receives Total of Five Awards in Hotel & Spa Categories at World Luxury Awards 2024

TOKYO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel (Shinjuku-ku,Tokyo; General Manager: Katsushi Nishikawa), has received a total of five awards in two categories in the World Luxury Hotel Awards and three in the World Luxury Spa Awards at The World Luxury Awards 2024, which recognizes the world's luxury hotels that offer top-class service and facilities. World Luxury Spa Awards Winner Awards Received BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Nov. 14, 2024

A Beacon of Sustainable Luxury: The Apurva Kempinski Bali Takes Home 'Best Sustainable Hotel' Title at Prestigious 2024 ULTRAs Awards at Kensington Palace in London

The five-star resort recognised globally as a leader in luxury hospitality for its commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles. NUSA DUA, Indonesia, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Apurva Kempinski Bali has elevated its global standing as a leader in sustainable luxury by being awarded as 'Best Sustainable Hotel' at the 18th edition of the Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs), held in London on 7 November 2024. This accolade highlights the resort's dedication to

Nov. 14, 2024

ERCO Seoul Unveils State-of-the-Art Experience Centre

ERCO's new Experience Centre in Seoul invites industry professionals to experience the future of lighting design. This immersive space offers exclusive workshops, demonstrations, and insights into the latest trends, showcasing ERCO's commitment to elevating architectural projects. SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ERCO, a global leader in architectural lighting, is excited to announce the relocation of its Seoul office to a modern, state-of-the-art facility. This move reflect

Nov. 14, 2024

DeepL unveils next frontier for Language AI with voice translation solution: DeepL Voice

Available in two distinct models, DeepL Voice is the company's first voice translation solution for real-time spoken interactions New tools launch at the company's inaugural flagship event, DeepL Dialogues COLOGNE, Germany, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DeepL, a leading global Language AI company, today announced the launch of its first voice translation solution DeepL Voice, with the first two products unveiled: Voice for Meetings and Voice for Conversations. DeepL Voice makes it poss

Nov. 14, 2024

Breakthrough Research Presented in Scientific Reports Demonstrates How Gene-Edited Microbes Offer a New Source of Nitrogen to Farmers

Findings are the first, peer-reviewed evidence of gene-edited microbes supplying a material proportion of corn farmers' nitrogen in commercial production  BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peer-reviewed research published today in Scientific Reports describes a new technology that could revolutionize a century-old approach to providing nitrogen to crops. The study, a collaboration of researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Purdue University, and Pivot

Nov. 14, 2024

Seven Teams Across 5 Continents Represent the Next Leaders in Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship with the Launch of MIT REAP Cohort 11

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (MIT REAP) announced the launch of the eleventh cohort of its renowned Global program, which includes teams of senior leaders from the following regions: Photo by Bryce Vickmark. Botswana, Africa Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) Heilbronn – Franconia, Germany Hualien, Taiwan, China Miami, FL (USA) Michigan (USA) Valparaiso, Chile MI

Nov. 14, 2024

Lunit Partners with VIDI Group to Deliver AI-Powered Mammography to France's Largest Radiology Network

Agreement to make Lunit INSIGHT MMG accessible to over 400 sites across France SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, today announced a strategic alliance with VIDI Group, the largest private radiology and radiotherapy network in France, to expand the deployment of its AI solution, Lunit INSIGHT MMG, across the network's extensive system of 400+ sites and 1,200 doctors. This

Nov. 14, 2024