Long time payment security expert to lead Asia-Pacific efforts for the PCI SSC  WAKEFIELD, Mass., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The PCI Security Standards Council, a global standards body for the payment card industry has announced Yew Kuann Cheng as the new Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific.  This role will seek to expand outreach efforts to educate and promote the importance of the PCI Security Standards throughout the region.   Yew Kuann will serve as Regio

BEIJING, Nov. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than a billion people across the world depend on wetlands for their livelihoods – that's about one in eight people on Earth. However, these lands are Earth's most threatened ecosystem.   According to the United Nations, 35 percent of the world's wetlands have disappeared since 1970. Themed "Wetlands Action for People and Nature," the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP14) to the Ramsa

SANYA, China, Nov. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 3-4, the Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance 2022 was successfully held in Sanya, Hainan. The Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance 2022 Successfully Concluded in Sanya The symposium was co-sponsored by the China-Southeast Asia Research Center on the South China Sea, Huayang Research Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance, China Ocean Development Foundation and Na

BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China and Tanzania have enjoyed a long-lasting friendship and comprehensive cooperation, and the development of the relations is being promoted at a higher level with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's arrival in Beijing for a three-day visit.  The two countries on Thursday announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership during Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with Hassan, the first Afri

BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily:  The 5th China International Import Expo has started as scheduled at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) (NECC) on November 5th. The previous four sessions of the trade fair reported remarkable performance - a cumulative intended turnover of more than $270 billion and over 1,500 launches of new products, technologies and services. The trade fair, as a "wind indicator" for industries, is

Peach participates in launch of Netflix's Basic with Ads LONDON, Nov. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peach, the global market leader in video advertising workflow and delivery has announced support of Netflix's new ad-supported service Basic with Ads. To coincide with the launch of the service, Peach has launched new destinations enabling clients to deliver ads to Netflix across multiple territories including UK, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil with more to follow. Peach

The Drone Performance Marks the Lead Up to the Game's 10 Year Anniversary on November 14th and a Treasure Trove of In-Game Rewards for Players Across the World NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Candy Crush Saga, the iconic match-3 mobile puzzle game that hosts millions of players every day, is celebrating 10 years of fun, billions of candies matched and countless moments of joy for players across the globe. To mark the occasion, downtown Manhattan was transformed into a candified c

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a highly successful first edition, Saudi Arabia's Future Minerals Forum (FMF) participated in the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney, Australia, which ran between 2 – 4 November. FMF introduced its vision for shaping the future of the sector at the leading industry event and promoted investment opportunities and strategic partnerships across the emerging super-mining region spanning Africa to Central and

BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the first EU leader to come to Beijing after the successful convening of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, paid an official visit to China on Friday.   Noting the complex and fluid international landscape, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Scholz that the two major countries, with great influence, should work together "in times of change and instability" an

BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the first prominent international exhibition following the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the 5th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will once again help the world better understand China's high-standard opening-up and win-win approach.   Echoing his report to the 20th CPC National Congress, Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday reiterated China's commitments to promoting high-standard openin

XUZHOU, China, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG (SHE: 000425), world's top three construction machinery manufacturer, recently completed its Global Service Month event, making visits to some 3,000 companies spanning 50 countries and regions to enhance the customer experience among its globe wide industrial clients from resources, energy, transportation, construction and more. XCMG recently completed its Global Service Month event, making visits to some 3,000 companies spanning 50 countrie

Sinopec, Shell, China Baowu and BASF will explore open-source CCUS development to achieve carbon goals SHANGHAI, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, "Sinopec") has signed a non-binding MoU with Shell, China Baowu and BASF to launch the first 10-million-ton carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) project in East China. The open-source project will support industries in the region to decarbonize their operations and establis

HONG KONG, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Huang Yong, Chairman of Ping An Asset Management, interviewed by various international and local media on the recent market issues regarding Ping An and HSBC. Below is a summary of the Q&As.  1. The recent change of HSBC's CFO has attracted much attention in the market, with rising speculation about HSBC's next CEO. What are Ping An's views? A: After HSBC publicly announced the change of CFO, we were also informed b

Over 100 Key Stakeholders take part in Indonesia, Philippines & Vietnam National Workshops SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-ever initiative and roadshow to seek key stakeholder input on climate change mitigation and adaptation with Southeast Asia food production has concluded prior to the start of COP27 in Egypt this weekend. The ASEAN Food & Agriculture 'Road to COP27' Series, co-coordinated by Canada-ASEAN Business Council, EU-ASEAN Business Council, US-ASEAN Bu

The Wee Kim Wee Centre is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the launch of the new Wee Kim Wee Room housed at Singapore Management University SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Commemorating its 20th anniversary, the Wee Kim Wee Centre (WKWC) is launching the new Wee Kim Wee Room at Singapore Management University (SMU), which houses some of the original belongings of former President Wee Kim Wee and Mrs Wee. The WKWC, housed in SMU's College of Integrative Studies, aims to adva

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A brand new hotel operator, Legendary Hotels and Resorts, will be entering the Icelandic hospitality market over the next two years, with ambitious plans to construct, purchase, or rebrand a portfolio of 12 hotels. The first hotel has already been purchased in Southern Iceland, with a full rebrand to begin early in 2023.  Each venue will meet exacting corporate standards of luxury and convenience, including flexible check-in and check-out

The Keynote Policy Panel on the second day of EDUtech Asia, taking place next week on 9 & 10 November at Sands Expo Singapore, features the region's leading policymakers on how the future of work is shaping education. SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- What needs to happen to ensure inclusive, equitable, and accessible education across Asia? Dr Wagheeh Shukry Bin Hassan (Principal Assistant Director, Learning Platforms, Educational Technology and Resources Division, Ministry of Educat

SINGAPORE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infrastructure safety remains an utmost priority when it comes to construction projects, especially those designed to serve consistently high traffic in one of the most popular locations in the world. Incheon Airport, the primary airport of Seoul, South Korea, continues to rely on the excellent Geberit Pluvia roof drainage system to ensure heavy rain is a non-issue. With decades of experience, Geberit has set high standards when it comes t

XI'AN, China, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi has participated at the Solar Bangladesh and Renewable Energy Bangladesh events during October, showcasing its Hi-MO 5 modules. With PV applications gradually diversifying, demands on module performance have intensified. The Hi-MO 5 series is designed to handle a wide range of challenging environmental conditions, consistently delivering an optimal solution for clients.  While Bangladesh is one of the fastest growing economies

SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HashKey Capital Singapore Pte. Ltd. ("HashKey Capital Singapore", and together with its affiliates, the "HashKey Group") announced at Singapore Fintech Festival 2022 that it has received its in-principle approval for the Capital Markets Services ("CMS") license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") as a licensed fund management company (LFMC). When granted, the CMS license will allow HashKey Capital S