SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2024 honored Energy Development Corporation (EDC) as an outstanding business leader, championing sustainable and responsible business practices. Presented by leading NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is the most reputable award recognition program recognizing organizational efforts in creating a culture of compassion, integrity and being socially responsible corporate citizens. The awards ceremony took place in th

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex International Co., Ltd. (Apex) is a champion that is truly emblematic of the Asia Responsible Enterprise Award (AREA), which it won under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting category. Organized by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is viewed as the gold standard for ESG and sustainability practices throughout Asia. The awards ceremony took place in the evening following the Asia Economic Forum (AEF) 2024, which was held earlier in th

SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Design Week (SDW) returns this year from 26 September to 6 October in an 11-day celebration of Singapore's distinctive brand of design and creativity. Singapore Design Week 2024 celebrates its festival theme of “People of Design” with more than 80 events citywide that will inspire and engage. Organised by DesignSingapore Council (Dsg), Asia's premier festival will traverse the city-state with a rich and thought-provoking programme cur

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO, the renowned global lifestyle brand, proudly announces the grand opening of its first Sanrio characters-themed store in Vietnam, marking the second of its kind in Southeast Asia. Following the success of the initial Sanrio characters-themed store in Indonesia in 2023, the new store in Ho Chi Minh City represents a significant milestone in the brand's expansion across the region. Strategically timed to coincide with Vietnam's N

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a key architect in the evolution of India's retail payments landscape, showcased its transformative products and innovations at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024, with a pavilion that encapsulated the future of digital payments in India, resonating with the event's theme, 'Blueprint for the Next Decade of Finance: Responsible AI, Inclusive, Resilient'. NPCI Pavilion at Global Fintech F

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 4th, the 17th Asia Fruit Logistica opened at the Asia World-Expo in Hong Kong SAR, China. As China's largest fruit retailer, Pagoda debuted at the event under the theme "United in Diversity, Thriving Together", announcing its entry into the international consumer market. The exhibition attracted over 750 professional exhibitors and buyers from 40 countries and regions worldwide. Pagoda showcased its comprehensive supply chai

Discover an exciting culinary experience from The Beach Grill at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali BALI, Indonesia, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beach Grill, a beachfront restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, recently launched new exciting dishes to elevate the beachfront dining experience for guests. To enhance the quality of the grilled items, the restaurant proudly uses the JOSPER Grill Oven, renowned for imparting a distinct smoky elegance to high-quality meats and locally sourced, premiu

HOI AN, Vietnam, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoiana Resort & Golf is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious title of Asia's Leading Fully Integrated Resort at the World Travel Awards 2024, held in Manila, Philippines. Hoiana Resort & Golf - Vietnam’s luxury award-winning integrated resort This esteemed recognition highlights Hoiana Resort & Golf's commitment to delivering unparalleled luxury and a world-class experience to its guests. As a premie

SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sephora, the world's leading prestige beauty retailer, is proud to announce the grand reopening of its flagship store at ION Orchard, Singapore's iconic shopping destination. Sephora’s newly revamped flagship store at ION Orchard Sephora ION Orchard will feature the largest prestige beauty assortment within Asia with over 160 brands, more than 12,000 products, and 18 new brands including Armani Prive, Kylie Cosmetics, Kosas, Makeup By Mario,

Agoda will use its marketing and technical expertise to promote Macao as a premier holiday destination  SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda and Sands China Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly promote Macao as a prime destination for both leisure and business travelers. The agreement aims to elevate Macao's status as a premium destination by showcasing its iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites, diverse attractions, and stunning

SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Group Chairman of the CTCI Group, Mr. John T. Yu, is a prime trendsetter in the engineering, procurement, and construction group as well as an advocate of sustainability transformation in the economy. The renowned business leader was recognized with the Asia Responsible Enterprise Award (AREA) for Responsible Business Leadership at the AREA 2024 awards ceremony. In regards to corporate governance, Mr. Yu adheres to the philosophy of balancing stabl

SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Common social empowerment initiatives foster equal opportunities, offering access to education, healthcare, employment, and participation in decision-making processes. Mitsubishi Elevator (Thailand) Co., Ltd., henceforth referred to as MET, contributes to society by enabling communities to live fulfilling lives by providing essential resources. The company's successful 'Hometown School Development' project was recently recognized under the Social Empowerm

Seamlessly Integrating Customer and Spatial Experiences, Company's "Affectionate Intelligence Home" Presents an AI Home Lifestyle of Curated Comfort and Convenience SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its vision for future living at IFA 2024, showcasing a complete range of AI home solutions for every need and lifestyle under the theme of "Experience, Affectionate Intelligence (AI) Home." LG TO INTRODUCE EXCITING V

Expanded suite to unify sales, marketing, medical and service through a connected software and data foundation SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) today announced Veeva Vault CRM Service Center for inside sales, contact center, and hybrid reps in APAC. Supporting inbound and outbound engagement across channels, Vault CRM Service Center enables life sciences companies to eliminate siloes among customer-facing teams, delivering a streamlined, customer-centr

Affinity Equity Partners is exiting its controlling stake in Island Hospital Sdn. Bhd. SINGAPORE, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Affinity Equity Partners-led consortium has entered into a definitive sales and purchase agreement to fully divest its 100% stake in Island Hospital Sdn. Bhd. ("Island Hospital" or the "Company") to IHH Healthcare Bhd. ("IHH"). The 100% sale at an enterprise value of RM 4.2 billion (c. US$ 966 million) includes Affinity's 78% stake, with

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual ASEAN Innovation Business Platform (AIBP) Enterprise Innovation Awards received 113 submissions from public and private organisations throughout Southeast Asia, out of which 56 projects were selected as finalists. Since 2017, the awards have aimed to recognise Southeast Asian-based organisations that have embarked on projects to digitally transform their businesses through the adoption of innovative technology. (Left to R

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a positive report on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the conclusion of the Article IV consultations with Saudi Arabia. The IMF report confirmed that Saudi Arabia's financial and regulatory reform agenda contributed to accelerating the Saudi economy's growth, containing inflation, and reducing the unemployment rate to its lowest levels ever. The IMF praised the ongoing economic transformation an

HONG KONG, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted by the Yao Foundation and the China Youth Development Foundation; co-hosted by Colorfull Sport Cultural Ltd.; supported by Sports Programming Center of China Media Group and Starz Sports Youth Culture Co., Ltd, 2024 the 12th Yao Foundation Charity Game has concluded successfully on 20 August 2024 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, China. During the charity game, James Harden, the NBA MVP in 2018 and a 10-time NBA All-Star Game Player, joined by the 9-

Simons has a storied career building luxury consumer brands  NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New York City-based fine jewelry brand CADAR today announced the appointment of Ralph Simons as chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2024. Ralph Simons, Chief Executive Officer, CADAR "Ralph's impressive career demonstrates his ability to develop effective growth strategies that align with our aspirations for CADAR," said Michal Kadar, founder and cre

Mars announces Gabriel Millan as new CFO for Petcare, Millan will join the Mars Petcare Leadership Team and global Finance Leadership Team Recognized finance leader with over 25 years' experience in Fortune-500/FTSE-100 companies across consumer goods and life sciences, to join Mars from GSK BRUSSELS, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mars named Gabriel Millan as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for their leading pet health, services, and nutrition business. Millan,