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HCLTech to accelerate the digital transformation of Tasman District Council

AUCKLAND, New Zealand and NOIDA, India, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has been selected by the Tasman District Council in New Zealand to provide contemporary digital user experiences to employees and residents of the Tasman district. HCLTech will leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 to move the Tasman District Council to an advanced digital system that will drive more meaningful interactions between the Council's 58,000 residents and staff. The ne

Nov. 8, 2024

Transport for NSW and HCLTech expand digital transformation partnership

SYDNEY and NOIDA, India, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and the New South Wales Government's transport and roads agency, Transport for NSW, have extended their ongoing partnership to enable world-class transport services and experience for customers. Under a new five-year agreement, HCLTech will deliver end-to-end managed services for business-critical and operational applications, platforms, and cloud operations with embedded security services.

Nov. 8, 2024

Acclime enters strategic partnership with Danish Industry

SINGAPORE, HONG KONG and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclime, providing businesses with corporate, governance, and advisory services throughout Asia and major markets, announces today that it has entered a strategic partnership with Danish Industry (DI) to provide high-end corporate and professional services to the members of DI in the markets where Acclime operates. DI is a private business and employers' organisation representing more than 20,000 member comp

Nov. 8, 2024

LG Energy Solution to Supply Next-Generation 4695 Cylindrical Batteries to Rivian

Supply agreement will last over five years and total 67GWh. 4695 cells, offering a long range and high safety, will be produced in the U.S. Batteries will power Rivian's R2 model for the North American market. SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220) today announced that LG Energy Solution Arizona, a fully owned subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, has signed a supply agreement with Rivian, a U.S.-based automotive manufacturer. Under the agreemen

Nov. 8, 2024

HOIANA RESORT & GOLF LAUNCHES PREMIUM HOIANA PICKLEBALL COURT

HOI AN, Vietnam, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoiana Resort & Golf is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of the Hoiana Pickleball Court featuring eight premium indoor and outdoor courts. Hoiana Pickleball Court will be the venue for the World Pickleball Championship in January 2025. The grand opening welcomed Mr. Tao Viet Hai - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Nam, Mr. Jan David - Founder of Pickleball Global and the World Pickleball Champions

Nov. 8, 2024

Hang Seng Index Celebrates 55 Years of Market Leadership

The Pulse of Hong Kong's Markets for Over Half a Century HONG KONG, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited ('HSIL'), a wholly- owned subsidiary of Hang Seng Bank, today celebrated the 55th anniversary of its flagship Hang Seng Index (HSI) with a cocktail reception. The event was officiated by the Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Diana Cesar, Executive Director and Chief Executive of Ha

Nov. 8, 2024

LiuGong 2024 Global Dealer Conference Successfully Held

LIUZHOU, China, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From November 6th. to 7th., 2024 LiuGong (000528.SZ) Global Dealer Conference & 11•26 Global Customer Festival was held in Liuzhou, Guangxi, at the company's headquarters. Nearly a thousand dealer representatives from around the world gathered together to discuss industry trends, share success stories, and explore future collaboration opportunities. Nearly 200 machines were displayed on-site, covering 8 industries and work conditions.

Nov. 8, 2024

StartmeupHK Festival 2024 Wraps Up with Remarkable Success

Championing Technology Across Industries and Empowering Global Startups for a Future of Infinite Opportunities HONG KONG, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The StartmeupHK Festival 2024 concluded successfully on 25 October, following an exciting week filled with engaging events, networking opportunities, and pitch competitions. Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, delivered opening remarks at JUMPSTARTER Ignition Gala, the inaugural event of S

Nov. 8, 2024

StartmeupHK Festival 2024 Wraps Up with Remarkable Success

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico Visited Gotion

HEFEI, China, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 4, during his official visit to China, His Excellency Prime Minister Robert Fico of the Slovak Republic embarked on a dedicated visit to Gotion in Hefei. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Her Excellency Denisa Saková, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs, the Embassy in Beijing, and the Consulate General in

Nov. 8, 2024

Ping An Takes Lead in Fortune Fintech Innovator Asia list, Ranked 1st in Insurtech

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group", HKEX: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318) ranked #1 in insurtech in Fortune's first-ever Fintech Innovators Asia list. "Ping An is one of China's largest insurers, with about 240 million retail consumers across the country. Ping An's 'Smart Verification' and 'Smart Fast Claim' services now make its enrol

Nov. 8, 2024

Xinhua Silk Road: Chinese baijiu brand makes presence at 2024 Business & Philanthropy Forum

BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese baijiu brand Ting Hua Liquor made its presence in Singapore as an invitee to the 2024 Business & Philanthropy Forum held there from November 4 to 5. As a high-end Chinese baijiu brand, Ting Hua Liquor impressed, as it did in last two sessions, attendees of the gathering, including nearly 500 global philanthropists, investors, scholars and policy makers, with its innovative endeavors and unique taste. In the healthy and merr

Nov. 7, 2024

MGI Tech Partners with the Human Cell Atlas to Further Advance Worldwide Human Cell Mapping Efforts

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MGI Tech Co., Ltd. ("MGI"), a company committed to building core tools and technologies that drive innovation in life science, today announced a commercial partnership with Human Cell Atlas (HCA) consortium to further accelerate the human cell mapping initiative. Aimed to facilitate the wider adoption of single cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics technologies globally, MGI will expand access to its proprietary products within

Nov. 7, 2024

DELTA ELECTRONICS EXPANDS IN INDONESIA, OFFERING MARKET LEADING SOLUTIONS, SMART TECHNOLOGIES, AND SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Electronics, a global leader in power management and IoT-based smart green solutions, announced today its business expansion in Indonesia. Building on its strong partnerships with local distributors and system integrators, PT Delta Electronics Indonesia will continue collaboration with these partners while extending its engagement with government agencies and key customers. Delta aims to provide tailored solutions that address the

Nov. 7, 2024

DELTA ELECTRONICS EXPANDS IN INDONESIA, OFFERING MARKET LEADING SOLUTIONS, SMART TECHNOLOGIES, AND SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES

Discover Asia's Cultural Wonders: Agoda Showcases Five Festivals to Visit in the Final Months of the year

SINGAPORE, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For travelers seeking some special travel experiences before the year ends, digital travel platform Agoda highlights a selection of cultural festivals taking place around Asia in the final months of 2024. Each event offers travelers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in local traditions and celebrations. Agoda invites travelers to explore the diverse cultural landscapes of Asia through its curated list of festivals. From the lights of

Nov. 7, 2024

MARINA BAY SANDS UNVEILS 'ABOVE BEYOND' BRAND VISION AS IT REACHES NEW MILESTONE IN LUXURY TRANSFORMATION

The iconic integrated resort celebrates its brand and destination transformation; draws on world-class creatives in the launch of its brand positioning. SINGAPORE, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading luxury hospitality icon Marina Bay Sands has unveiled a new brand vision and campaign as it marks a significant milestone in its US$1.75 billion reinvestment programme, with the completion of the exclusive Paiza Collection across all three hotel towers. This ambitious transformation, designed t

Nov. 7, 2024

Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association Launches to Transform Policy, Markets and Investment for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Across Asia

SINGAPORE, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) officially launches today in Singapore, with the goal of accelerating the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) across Asia. Supported by pioneer members like Korean Air, 1PointFive, DHL Group, Bureau Veritas, Marquis Energy Global, EU-ASEAN Business Council, SkyNRG, PT. Green Energi Utama and Quantum Commodity Intelligence. ASAFA aims to harmonize policies, enhance market frameworks, and boost

Nov. 7, 2024

Storage Empowers an Intelligent World: Longsys to Debut Dual-Brand Innovations and PTM Business Model at Electronica 2024 in Munich

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From November 12-15, 2024, Longsys(301308.SZ), a branded semiconductor memory enterprise, will be unveiling its latest innovations in memory technology at Electronica in Munich. As an innovative memory solution manufacturer that integrates R&D, design, packaging and testing, manufacturing, and sales services, Longsys has been recognized for its exceptional product performance and market leadership, selected for the 2024 Fortune China's Top 50 Tec

Nov. 7, 2024

Evercomm and CTBC Bank Announces the Joint Development of its AI-powered Green Finance Management Platform, Aimed at Enabling Southeast Asian Businesses' Decarbonisation Efforts

The announcement marks Evercomm's appointment as a key partner in CTBC Bank's suite of Science-Based Transition Financing Solutions SINGAPORE, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Evercomm, a leading provider of digital sustainability solutions, and CTBC Bank, Taiwan's largest privately owned bank, today announced their strategic partnership to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing green financing and enabling science-based transition planning, based on the two companies' shared vision

Nov. 7, 2024

KT&G Posts Q3 Revenue of KRW 1.64 Trillion and Operating Profit of KRW 415.7 Billion, Also Promising Additional Shareholder Returns

Achieved record-high quarterly revenue from the 3 core businesses and the tobacco business, including overseas cigarettes Also announced the Corporate Value-up Plan, including an additional KRW 150 billion share cancellation for 2024 and ROE target of 15% by 2027 SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G Corporation ("KT&G" or the "Company") (KRX:033780), today hosted an earnings conference call and announced its financial results for the third q

Nov. 7, 2024

With vehicle sales and production now both exceeding 30 million units, how has China's automotive industry grown sixfold in the last 20 years?

SHANGHAI, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organisation to facilitate international trade and economic globalisation. This membership expanded opportunities for the automotive industry by enhancing imports and exports, as well as enabled a stronger exchange of technology and information. The country's influence in the automotive market proliferated; in 2004, the annual production and sales of automobiles both exceeded 5 million units[1]. The industry had,

Nov. 7, 2024