NEW YORK, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – The highly anticipated Best Places to Work World Rankings for 2024 have been revealed, showcasing 30 leading organizations from various industries and regions that have demonstrated excellence in creating outstanding workplaces for their employees.At the top of the list, AstraZeneca claims the #1 position, recognized for its strong commitment to employee engagement, innovation, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Joining AstraZeneca in the global top ranks are: #2 AIA – a leading pan-Asian life insurance company committed to helping millions live healthier, longer, and better lives. The company…
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ANDERNACH, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 14 January 2025 – LTS LOHMANN Therapie-Systeme AG (“LTS”), a leading pharmaceutical technology company, is proud to announces its selection as a Concept Stage winner for two projects in the #PatchForwardPrize, a $50 million challenge by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to advance microneedle patch-based RNA vaccine technologies. LTS’ proprietary dissolvable microneedle array patch technology with mRNA vaccines aims for the development of next generation vaccine technologies. Source: LTS LOHMANN Therapie-Systeme AG The Patch Forward Prize, part of the Project NextGen initiative led by BARDA, aims to accelerate next-generation vaccine technologies. By…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – Water droplets under freezing conditions do not spontaneously detach from surfaces as they do at room temperature due to stronger droplet-surface interaction and lack of an energy transformation pathway. Since accumulated droplets or ice have to be removed manually or with mechanical equipment, which is costly and inefficient, preventing droplet accretion on surfaces is both scientifically intriguing and practically important. Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have invented a ground-breaking self-powered mechanism of freezing droplet ejection that allows droplets to shoot themselves away, paving the way…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – Around 3,600 policymakers, business leaders, investors and scholars from around the world are attending the 18th Asian Financial Forum (January 13-14) in Hong Kong, the region’s first major finance event in 2025. Themed “Powering the Next Growth Engine”, AFF features high-level discussions, deal-making and networking as well as insights from some 130 elite speakers on the latest developments in global financial markets and investment opportunities. With a focus on Middle East markets, this year’s programme includes a new Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Chapter (January 14). Hong Kong SAR’s…
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – VinFuture Prize announces the launch of its 2025 season and officially opens nominations until 2:00 p.m. on April 17, 2025 (Vietnam time, GMT+7). After 4 seasons, the Prize has seen nearly a threefold increase in nominations, from 599 projects in its inaugural year to 1,469 projects in the most recent 2024 season. The VinFuture Prize has established its ability to identify and honor groundbreaking scientific research with global impact, standing alongside other long-established and prestigious awards worldwide. Photo: VinFuture. Inventions and scientific-technological solutions eligible for consideration in 5th season…
Since the Politburo’s emphasis in its September 2024 meeting that authorities “must work to halt the real estate market decline and spur a stable recovery,” Chinese mainland residential market sentiment has strengthened significantly, supporting a pick-up in primary market home sales Total investment volume in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) commercial real estate (CRE) market recorded RMB44.7 billion in 2024, accounting for 20% of total Chinese mainland CRE investment volume The industrial/ logistics sector became sought-after, accounting for 22% of total investment volume in the GBA, with transaction activity in second-tier GBA cities performing notably well HONG KONG SAR -…
MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – Galaxy Macau™ is proud to unveil the monthly “Adventures in the Cavern – Guest Mixologist Series” at Long Bar at Raffles, an initiative that elevates the Long Bar sensory experience to dizzying new heights. Beginning in January, this monthly series will showcase some of the world’s most celebrated mixologists, including award-winning talents recognized by the “World’s 50 Best Bars” and “Asia’s 50 Best Bars.” Cocktail enthusiasts can anticipate an exceptional roster of guest mixologists. The series will launch on January 18, featuring Antonio Lai and Samuel Kwok, co-founders of…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – INTERFEL (the Interbranch Association for Fresh French Fruit and Vegetables) is back in Singapore with great success presenting its latest range of sustainable French apples for fruit lovers in Singapore to enjoy. (Top) Interfel Singapore Roadshow, (Bottom) Interfel Singapore Kombucha Workshop France has over 100 different apple varieties thanks to its unique climate and fertile soil. Recently, climate change has significantly impacted global agriculture, particularly affecting fruit cultivation. Following a challenging harvest in 2023, Europe’s apple production is anticipated to drop to its second-lowest level of the century, primarily due…
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, represented in the Philippines by Dusit Thani Philippines Inc., has signed hotel management agreements with IDC Prime, a wholly owned subsidiary of Italpinas Development Corp, a design-driven developer of sustainable properties in emerging cities in the Philippines, to manage two new hotels in Northern Mindanao under Dusit’s upper-midscale Dusit Princess brand. Under the agreement, Dusit will manage two hotels: Dusit Princess Firenze and Dusit Princess Moena. Pictured here, Dusit Princess Moena will be a highlight of the sustainability-focused…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – 2024, a year of geopolitical stress and major political changes, is drawing to a close. It is time to focus on the future and identify new trading opportunities. However, according to Octa broker, the outlook for the global economy is uneven and mixed, ‘rife with uncertainties and riddled with challenges’, so traders are advised to take a cautious stance. In this material, Octa broker looks at key economic and political developments that will shape the next year and offers exclusive guidance into their potential impact on various asset…
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – With the widespread application of AI technology in the advertising field, the increase in advertising monetization rates is finally reflected in the company’s revenue growth.It is reported that Chuangxinzhong, a precision marketing company, used AI to generate text-to-image content for a single client, with more than 20% of the total and over 10% of the consumption share in 2024. In terms of AI-generated digital human videos, the consumption share for a single client reached nearly one-third.The extensive application of AI technology has driven rapid growth in Chuangxinzhong’s overall business,…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – RedRay MGA Pte. Ltd. (RedRay), a Managing General Agent (MGA), announced today its appointment as the exclusive underwriting agent for Everest International Reinsurance Limited, Singapore Branch (EIS) for Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance and associated coverages in Asia.EIS has obtained the relevant regulatory approval to appoint RedRay as its underwriting agent to quote and bind policies specific to clients in the healthcare sector. RedRay is now EIS’ first exclusive healthcare MGA in Asia. RedRay’s healthcare MGA caters to a broad spectrum of clients – from medical and allied health practitioner organisations…
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Asosiasi Startup for Industry Indonesia (STARFINDO). This collaboration is designed to bolster tech startups within Indonesia’s ecosystem. Arrow Electronics Teams Up with Asosiasi Startup for Industry Indonesia to Support Tech Startups Through this collaboration, startups will gain access to cutting-edge electronics technologies and vital engineering expertise, empowering them to drive innovations in AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) and EvTech (Electric Vehicle Technology).According to research conducted in 2023, Indonesia’s startup ecosystem ranked second in the…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – Trend trading is one of the simplest and most reliable strategies for Forex traders. The idea is straightforward: identify the market’s direction—upward or downward—and place trades accordingly, buying in an upward market and selling in a downward market. Start by selecting a time frame. A daily chart can show larger trends, while shorter time frames like 15-minute charts are more suited to quick, intraday moves. The key is to spot clear price movements that indicate an established trend.A trend isn’t always smooth, though. Prices often take temporary pauses,…
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – Cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer among women globally, remains a critical yet often overlooked health issue. The HPV Center reported over 3000 Korean women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually and more than 1000 die from the disease. Cervical cancer is the ninth most common cancer among women in South Korea and the third most prevalent among women aged 15 to 44. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is one of the most significant advancements in public health, offering effective protection against cervical cancer and other HPV-related…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 January 2025 – The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) is participating in the two-day “Asian Financial Forum 2025” from today (13 January to 14 January), to promote Hong Kong’s sustainable development and the implementation of the HKFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (HKFRS SDS). At the Forum, the HKICPA President Edward Au shared the importance of HKFRS SDS, and spoke on assisting enterprises in implementing the standards. In addition, HKICPA set up a booth at the venue to showcase the Institute’s journey in setting HKFRS SDS, and took part in…
NEW YORK, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 January 2025 – The Best Places to Work organization is thrilled to unveil the Top 6 Best Places to Work in the USA for 2024, celebrating companies that have set the benchmark for workplace excellence, innovation, and employee satisfaction. This year’s honorees represent a diverse range of industries, unified by their dedication to fostering outstanding workplace cultures. Here are the remarkable organizations leading the way: Fifth Avenue Financial, a leader in the financial services sector, secured the top position for its unwavering commitment to supporting its advisors and cultivating client-focused practices.…
KUNMING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 January 2025 – On January 6th, China’s first alpine truffle museum was established at the Fuli Palace of Kunming Botanical Garden. This museum, founded by the brand “Dr. Plant”, focuses on alpine truffles and aims to showcase the unique charm and precious value of truffles to the public in innovative ways. While providing robust support for black truffle conservation, it also injects new vitality into biodiversity protection efforts. Xie Yong, Deputy Director of the Wu Zhengyi Science Foundation, Founder and Chairman of DR PLANT, Qin Lan, Alpine Truffle Experience Officer, Niu Yang,…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 January 2025 – VT Markets, an award-winning financial services provider, today releases its 2025 Q1 Economic Outlook. The report highlights how the dual tailwind of favourable policies and market dynamics will propel the cryptocurrency sector into a new era of mainstream adoption. The report also underscores the transformative strides achieved by cryptocurrencies in 2024, which sets the stage for further growth in the upcoming year. 2024 As A Landmark Year for CryptocurrencyWith the conclusion of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, cryptocurrencies have ascended from niche assets to mainstream investment products. Political…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 January 2025 – Skipton International, a licensed bank in Guernsey and a leading mortgage lender for UK buy-to-let mortgages, has announced the launch of a brand new 3-year mortgage product at a fixed rate starting at 5.89%. Skipton has also announced the reduction in mortgage rates for new customers across its UK buy-to-let fixed rate range with the lowest 5-year fixed rates starting at 4.99%. Photograph shows: Lorraine McLean, Senior Mortgage Sales Manager. Skipton International Buy-to-let mortgages allow investors in the UK property market to build a portfolio of properties and…