On April 20, the 2024 National Vaccines and Health Conference organized by the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association (CPMA) and the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) took place in the Xiong’an New Area of Hebei Province. Dr. Tao Zhu, Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of CanSino Biologics Inc. (CanSinoBIO), was invited to give a presentation at the conference. Dr. Zhu introduced the latest progress and breakthrough made in the development of pneumococcal vaccines both in China and abroad, focusing on sharing the latest results from the clinical trials of the company’s globally innovative protein-based pneumococcal vaccine (PBPV). He…
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Jeff Martin Auctioneers, in collaboration with North American Coal, will manage the asset liquidation of The Sabine Mining Company, a lignite mine in Hallsville, Texas. This project begins with the sale of the “Yellow Rose of Texas”, a Marion 8200 Dragline, along with two Easi-Miner 1224 Continuous Surface Miners, D9T, Pumps, and various other mining-related assets. This liquidation marks the start of a long-term partnership aimed at delivering outstanding value and opportunities to the international mining industry. These assets will be featured on a “Buy Now” option, which is available on the dedicated mining equipment page on Jeff Martin Auctioneers’…
The latest Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report, published today, shows that the UK’s ad market recorded a 6.1% increase in investment to a total of £36.6bn in 2023; the 13th annual expansion recorded in the last 14 years. The new survey data also shows that online formats now account for over three-quarters of all UK ad spend for the first time. New AA/WARC forecasts show advertising spend will rise by 5.8% to reach £38.8bn this year, though this represents a minor (-0.1pp) downgrade from January’s forecast owing to prolonged inflationary pressures on the market. Further growth – of 4.5% – is…
TOKYO & TAIWAN, April 26, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, in cooperation with Cathay United Bank, is pleased to announce the launch of a contactless payment service at 18 stations on the Taichung MRT Green Line from April 25, 2024. With this service, users simply tap their JCB Contactless-enabled card or mobile device at the Taichung MRT fare gates. The Taichung MRT Green Line is the first MRT in Taichung City which opened to the public in 2021. It is 16.71 km long…
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL) has acquired an additional 14.8 acres of land at its Cambridge Isotope Separations (CIS) Xenia, Ohio location. Mike Steiger, Vice President of Engineering and Project Execution for CIL, stated that the new land purchase will ensure easier access to utilities for future expansion. This newly acquired land is situated to the west of the 20 acres purchased in 2017, which is currently the site of the North Star expansion project. This recently completed project will greatly increase 13C production and is in the startup phase. North Star is the largest 13C separation facility ever built in the…
Black Spade Capital Limited (Black Spade), the family office of Mr. Lawrence Ho, is delighted to announce its donation of a stunning art and jewellery collection to the Hong Kong Red Cross (Red Cross). The gift represents Mr. Ho’s and Black Spade’s commitment to social responsibility and its unwavering dedication to creating a positive impact on the community. The collection, comprising an array of 43 precious pieces from fine jewellery such as necklaces, pendants, brooches, jade to rare coins and stamps, highlights exceptional craftmanship and exquisite design. Whether these items showcase how Chinese culture is fused into everyday life through…
Highlights: Confirmed presence of wide spodumene-mineralized pegmatites containing high grade intervals at the Mia and Carte zones: Mia Zone – 17.8 m at 1.51% Li2O, including 12.2 m of 2.16% Li2O (MIA23-004) Carte Zone – 7.3 m at 0.94% Li2O, including 4.4 m of 1.40% Li2O (MIA23-007) Continuity of mineralization at the Mia 1 & 2 zones. Core assay results remain to be reported for the 20 drill holes from the Company’s approximately 3,085 m Winter 2024 Drill Program. Q2 Metals Corp. (TSXV: QTWO) (OTCQB: QUEXF) (FSE: 458) (“Q2” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce core assay results of the inaugural drill program completed in fall of 2023 at the Company’s wholly owned,…
Data reveals time is ripe for business reinvention, as HubSpot launches the new Service Hub and Content Hub to help Singapore companies transform, scale, and grow better HubSpot, the customer platform for scaling businesses, has released new data from a global research survey1 that indicates companies in Singapore are transforming their business models in response to global megatrends such as generative AI and changing customer expectations. From economic downturns to the rise of new social channels, businesses have to pivot with the times, all the time. But the AI era is different. Small and Medium Businesses (SMEs) are operating in a…
CITIC Telecom CPC to Help Customers Modernize Infrastructure, Accelerate Innovation, and Improve Business Resiliency with Managed VMware Cloud Foundation Services CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (HKG: 1883) is pleased to announce the company is now a VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) Pinnacle tier partner in the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for multiple regions, including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Japan and Taiwan, to help mutual enterprise customers to innovate by adopting VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) as their private cloud infrastructure. CITIC Telecom CPC will deliver new managed VMware…
Despite the well-known importance of sleep for physical and mental well-being, a significant portion of Singaporeans find themselves grappling with chronic sleep deprivation. According to a recent study published by YouGovsg, Singaporeans have been deemed to be the most sleep-deprived globally. Only 1 in 4 Singaporeans have an ideal sleep cycle of 7 hours or more, with insomnia being a highly common sleep disorder that affects up to 15.3% of the local population. This phenomenon has far-reaching implications for individual health, productivity, and overall societal well-being. LAC understands the importance of the role that sleep plays in our day to day overall wellbeing.…
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected to build production representative flight test articles of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Advanced Aircraft Division. This option contract award by the Advanced Aircraft Division exercises the critical design, build, and flight test on the existing CCA contract with GA-ASI following an initial six-month phase that culminated in a successful CCA preliminary design review (PDR) earlier this year. The CCA program aims to be a force multiplier, developing a low-cost, modular, unmanned aircraft equipped with advanced sensors or weapons and operating…
Exhibition curated by The Andy Warhol Museum will tour Tokyo and other cities around the world through 2027 Tokyo and Pittsburgh, Apr 25, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – Global Apparel retailer UNIQLO and The Andy Warhol Museum today revealed that UNIQLO will act as the Presenting Sponsor for the global run of KAWS + Warhol, opening May 18, 2024, at The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The exhibition features works by Andy Warhol and KAWS side-by-side and is the first to examine the dark themes present beneath the signature bright colors and pop culture references both artists are known for.…
– Dubai FinTech Summit to take place 6 – 7 May at Madinat Jumeirah. – 2nd edition of the summit will bring together over 8,000 decision-makers, over 300 thought leaders across five stages and more than 200 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies. – FinTech landscape is booming with over 800 FinTech start-ups worth USD 15.5bn. For the second consecutive year, Dubai will remain in the spotlight as it hosts the second edition of Dubai FinTech Summit, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of…
In a digital-first world, content is a strategic asset. Yet organizations seeking to maximize returns on their content are facing greater demands on their content operations than ever before, such as demands for more relevant content, delivered in near real time through a range of channels and across many devices. That’s why Kontent.ai has introduced Mission Control, the Content Management (CMS) industry’s first data-rich content operations dashboard that gives enterprise content teams complete visibility over their content and team workflows. Backed by a bold new brand, unveiled today, Kontent.ai is leading a new era of content management, driving meaningful outcomes…
Enhances Patients’ Quality of Life with Minimally Invasive Transcatheter Therapy OrbusNeich Medical Group Holdings Limited (OrbusNeich or the HKG: 6929), a major global medical device manufacturer specializing in interventional devices for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) procedures, announced today that the Group’s joint venture OrbusNeich P+F Company Limited (ON P&F) has commenced the clinical trial for the TricValve Transcatheter Bicaval Valve System (TricValve), to treat patients with hemodynamically relevant tricuspid insufficiency and caval reflux, on April 22, 2024 across Mainland China. The CE-marked medical device was named a Breakthrough Device and an Innovative Medical Device by…
Strategic Partnership Set to Expand Financial Services in ASEAN Legacy Credit Sdn Bhd (“Legacy Credit” or the “Company”), a recognised entity in the financial services sector, is pleased to announce a substantial investment exceeding 5% stake through a private placement in VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global”). Under this shares placement agreement, Legacy Credit will invest $2.5 million in VCI Global. This positions Legacy Credit as a substantial shareholder, reflecting its strategic commitment to enhancing financial solutions and expanding its influence across the ASEAN region. L-R: Nelson Goh, Director and CEO of Legacy Credit and Dato’ Victor Hoo, Group Executive…
The longest, most comprehensive peer-reviewed study so far has demonstrated that dogs fed nutritionally-sound vegan diets maintain health outcomes as well as dogs fed meat. The study, published in leading scientific journal PLOS ONE, comprehensively assessed the health of 15 dogs by analysing blood cells and biochemistry, blood nutrient levels, urine, veterinary clinical parameters, and monthly pet owner questionnaires. The dogs were fed solely vegan diets based on pea protein for an entire year – just under one tenth of an average dog lifespan, or around seven human years. Overweight or obese dogs lost weight, whilst the remainder maintained normal weight. No…
With SupremeRAID(TM) v1.6, Double Failure Protection Guarantees Seamless Access to Vital Data, Empowering Customers With Reliability and Peace of Mind Graid Technology, the award-winning data protection provider and developer of the only RAID card to offer customers access to the full performance of NVMe SSDs, is proud to announce its new software release, SupremeRAID™ v1.6. This new feature set addresses critical data integrity issues associated with double failures in RAID configurations. Announcing SupremeRAID™ Software Release v1.6 New double failure protection provides maximum RAID stability with minimal impact on overall system performance. A double failure occurs when a RAID system experiences…
Minigun Integration Showcases the Firepower and Versatility of STOL UAS; Highlights Ability to Rapidly Integrate New Multi-Mission Capabilities General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) confirms that its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) destroyed static targets in live-fire tests on April 13, 2024, validating the system’s battlefield relevance and recording another milestone for the demonstrator aircraft. GA-ASI partnered with Dillon Aero to mount two of Dillon’s DAP-6 Gun Pod Systems onto the Mojave aircraft. Mojave performed seven passes across two flights during the demonstration, expending around 10,000 rounds of ammunition as the UAS shredded a variety of targets. “Seeing our Mojave…
Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Supports the U.S. Open Polo Championship The 2024 U.S. Open Polo Championship® has officially closed out the American high-goal polo season at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC), the sport’s premier destination. The historic tournament was played from March 22 to April 21 and ended with a thrilling win by La Dolfina over Valiente in a score of 10-7 in front of a record crowd. The U.S. Open Polo Championship is universally considered the most prestigious tournament in the United States and showcases some of the world’s best polo players and equine athletes. The…