BHUBANESWAR, India, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KIIT Deemed to be University (https://kiit.ac.in/) has been granted the distinguished Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC), recognizing the University's substantial contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From a pool of 476 applications around the World, only 19 organizations, including KIIT DU, were selected for this prestigious honour. The status was conferred during

SEOUL, South Korea, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Daewoong Pharmaceutical (Co-CEOs Chang-Jae Lee and Seongsoo Park) announced a significant milestone in the development of 'Bersiporocin (DWN12088)', a first-in-class PRS inhibitor for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), has taken a significant step towards commercialization by demonstrating positive safety data from the Phase 2 clinical trial. Following the initial Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) meeting held in March,

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel, will be added to group's portfolio in Japan from 10 January 2025 SINGAPORE, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pan Pacific Hotels Group debuts in Kyoto with the signing of a strategic partnership with Tokyu Hotels following the launch of BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel and HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel, both located in Shinjuku, Tokyo last year. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel This unique

Key Takeaways Wildfire smoke may be particularly hazardous to brain health, according to a 10-year study of more than 1.2 million southern Californians.  Exposure to wildfire smoke increases the risk of being diagnosed with dementia more than other forms of air pollution.   The risk of exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is much more pronounced when the source is wildfire smoke than when it comes from other sources, such as motor vehicles and fac

BEIJING, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese dairy giant Mengniu released on July 26 a thematic TV commercial (TVC) to cheer for Chinese athletes striving for the best performance at the Paris Olympics. Unveiled together with Zhang Yimou's team, the TVC highlights presenting Chinese people's determination to surpass themselves, a quality that also shaped today's Mengniu from a purely regional dairy business in China. In the past 25 years, the Chinese dairy firm spared no eff

DONGYING, China, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: A group of 16 teenagers from the United States recently participated in a 10-day trip in Dongying, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province. During their stay, they had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the city's rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty. The group visited various local sites, including the Yellow River Delta, where they witnessed the breathtaking spectacle of t

Global and Domestic Experts Unveil Solutions: Harnessing Energy and Capital for a Sustainable Future TAIPEI, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) has been hosting the "Cathay Sustainable Finance and Climate Change Summit" for eight consecutive years. This year's (2024) theme, "Net Zero Transition Competitiveness," focuses on the development of global climate finance, energy transition, and industrial transformation. The summit brought to

Challenge Taipei's Beautiful Peaks and Enjoy Pre and Post-Hike Privileges TAIPEI, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer heats up, it's the perfect time for a refreshing mountain adventure away from the bustling city. Regent Taipei's "Taipei Grand Trail – the Hidden Beauty of Taipei" room package offers a three-day, two-night stay showcasing the beauty of Taipei through the perspectives of nature, culture, and ecological conservation. Starting at NT$7,200 per night, this package inc

SINGAPORE, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- APACMed is thrilled to announce that Nobel Laureate and global icon Malala Yousafzai will take centre stage at this year's MedTech Forum, taking place on September 5th and 6th at the Suntec Convention Centre. This highly anticipated event focuses squarely on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it's revolutionising the entire healthcare landscape. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9

SYDNEY, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Australia proudly announces the launch of its VIP Chat Room, enhancing their Premium Service portfolio. This exciting development is in collaboration with Everest Fortune Group, a renowned research house that provides advice to some of the world's leading banks, asset management firms, and brokers, specialising in high-level technical analysis. The VIP Chat Room offers clients an exceptional chance to interact with seasoned trading experts who

Key Takeaways Blood tests that accurately and reliably detect Alzheimer's hallmark brain changes signal a shift to simpler, more accurate and earlier detection and diagnosis, potentially superseding current methods that are expensive, invasive and not always accessible. A blood test was around 90% accurate in identifying Alzheimer's disease in patients with cognitive symptoms seen in primary care and at specialized memory care clinics. In the research study, primary care physicians wer

MUMBAI, India, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- InfoComm India, India's foremost professional audiovisual (Pro AV) exhibition, is set to return to Mumbai from 3-5 September 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC). This year, InfoComm India 2024 expands beyond Pavilions 1 to 3 at JWCC, incorporating Jasmine Hall (at Level 3) for an even larger showcase of innovative solutions. It will showcase over 250 brands from more than 10 countries, including 35 first-time exhibitors. InfoComm Ind

QINGDAO, China, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world's biggest sporting occasion gets underway, Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and appliances is igniting sporting passions direct from Paris with its 'Big Game, Big Screen' campaign. Hisense ignites sporting passion with ‘Big Game, Big Screen’ campaign Highlight of Hisense's ongoing global promotional campaign is the awe-inspiring 100-inch U7 ULED TV, transforming any living room into the ultimate viewing ar

JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) achieved impressive results in numerous fronts in Jakarta! MHTC is the pioneer in organising healthcare expo in Indonesia and the inaugural event was in Semarang in 2012. MHTC has successfully organised two events in Indonesia in the first half of 2024, and the third event in July 2024 held in Jakarta concluded with resounding success with a remarkable attendance of 3,000 visitors resulting in generatio

BEIJING, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boasting rich wetland resources, Harbin City in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has become a popular tourism destination in summer days this year. Photo shows the Hulan River estuary wetland park in Harbin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. (Xinhua/Zhu Yue) Since the start of July, the search volume for "wetlands" in Harbin on Chinese e-commerce platform Meituan has increased 23 percent year on year, with the number

PARIS, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MGI Tech Co., Ltd. ("MGI"), a company committed to building core tools and technologies that drive innovation in life science, today announced its collaboration with renowned geneticist, Professor Yannis Pitsiladis from Hong Kong Baptist University, on sports and anti-doping research. Utilizing MGI's state-of-the-art DNBSEQ sequencers and automation platforms, the collaboration will leverage the power of omics to detect drugs in sport with referen

From fast tracks to soundtracks, both partners will collaborate for a weekend of firsts over the Belgium GP and Tomorrowland summer festival LONDON, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For a third year, the worlds of speed and sound collide as two of BAT's global partners – the McLaren F1 Team and Tomorrowland, the world's most iconic electronic dance festival – come together. In celebration of the festival's 20th anniversary, the Tomorrowland logo will adorn the McLaren F1 race cars at the Belgium

The transaction would see Masdar become a partner for 2.5 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy assets in Spain, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions Masdar will invest €817m to acquire a 49.99% stake in 2GW of solar energy plants, with a potential BESS hybridization for up to 0.5 GW Masdar has also signed an MoU with Endesa to explore an alliance aimed at jointly developing renewable energy projects in Spain One of Spain's biggest renewable energy transactions in recen

HanAll reports strong financial performance with second quarter total revenue of 31.6 billion KRW, driven by the strong sales from the key products. HanAll expands collaboration with Turn Biotechnologies through an exclusive licensing agreement for Epigenetic Reprogramming of Aging (ERATM) technology, targeting ophthalmic and otic diseases. Progress in clinical development programs continued including the completion of Phase 1 study for HL192 (ATH-399A) in Parkinson's Disease, with resu

HONG KONG, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newborn Town, the HK-listed tech company focusing on global social networking and entertainment fields, unveiled its first-half operating data on July 25th, highlighting outstanding performances in the social networking and innovative sectors. The company reported swift growth in its major operational metrics. For the six months ending on June 30th, 2024, the company's social networking business has accumulated approximately RMB2,055 million to RMB