SMU Founding Chairman Ho Kwon Ping to step down after 25 years of distinguished leadership

To be succeeded by business leader Piyush Gupta from January 2023 SINGAPORE, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr Ho Kwon Ping (何光平), Chairman of the Singapore Management University (SMU) Board of Trustees (BOT), will step down on 11 January 2023 after an illustrious 25 years of distinguished leadership. Mr Piyush Gupta (高博德), currently a member of the SMU BOT, will succeed Mr Ho as the new Chairman of SMU from 12 January 2023. Mr Ho's visionary leadership redefined Singapore's university land

Aug. 18, 2022

The Unveiled Glory of Deshou Palace from the Legendary Song Dynasty

HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by haiwainet.cn: The culture of the Southern Song Dynasty has lasted for nearly a thousand years in Hangzhou, and the Deshou Palace located in Shangcheng District is undoubtedly the essence of it. The Southern Song Dynasty's Deshou Palace Ruins Museum started construction at the end of 2020 and has already finished the construction of the main building by now. The indoor exhibitions and decorations are still under construction and will

Aug. 18, 2022

Lionheart Strategic Management and Bank OZK Provide $215 Million in Funding to 601W Companies for Office Redevelopment in Chicago

The financing will be used to redevelop an office building at 801 South Canal Street in the expanding South Loop neighborhood of Chicago CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionheart Strategic Management LLC (Lionheart), an affiliate of Fisher Brothers that manages capital on behalf of third party investors, announced today that it originated a $67.6 million investment in the form of a mezzanine loan and preferred equity on behalf of Milestone Asset Management. The investment sits behind a

Aug. 18, 2022

Hisense Unveiled Customized Products for the FIFA World Cup 2022™, Setting Extraordinary Standard for Premium Lifestyle Experiences

QINGDAO, China, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading global technology enterprise, held its first live-stream Hisense's Customized Products for the FIFA World Cup 2022™ Launch and unveiled its innovative premium products. At the Event, Hisense revealed its latest product, including Hisense U7H TV, Hisense L9H Laser TV, and display home appliance products. The launch showcased Hisense's premium technology and innovative breakthroughs, which fully demonstrated the enterprise's val

Aug. 18, 2022

MoF welcomes the IMF Staff's Statement on Article IV Consultation with the Kingdom in 2022.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMF staff lauded the Kingdom's economic and financial condition in their final statement made at the end of their visit about Article IV consultation with the Kingdom in 2022. They reiterated their constructive prognosis for the Kingdom's economy in the short and medium term, with further rebound in economic growth rates and inflation control, as well as enhanced strength in the Kingdom's external economic position. According to the statement

Aug. 18, 2022

Nobu Hospitality Celebrates 30th Hotel Milestone with the Nobu Hotel & Residences Tulum

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in partnership with RCD Hotels, the globally iconic and fastest growing luxury lifestyle brand, Nobu Hospitality, announces the launch of a Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in the chic beach destination of Tulum, Mexico. This is a significant milestone for Nobu Hospitality, marking the brand's 30th hotel globally and the sixth hotel and fourth residential project between Nobu Hospitality and RCD Hotels. The growing partnership betwee

Aug. 17, 2022

TurtleTree Announces LF+, the First-Ever Sustainable Lactoferrin Made With Precision Fermentation

WOODLAND, Calif. and SINGAPORE, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following 18 months of extensive R&D, TurtleTree has officially announced its production of LF+, the world's first sustainable bovine lactoferrin created using precision fermentation technology. TurtleTree Announces LF+, the First-Ever Sustainable Lactoferrin Made With Precision Fermentation A key part of the company's ongoing work with cultivated dairy, precision fermentation is a state-of-the-art process that

Aug. 17, 2022

MINISO Launches New Zootopia and Monsters University Blind Boxes in Thailand

BANGKOK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 7th, lifestyle retailer MINISO  announced the launch of new ranges of Zootopia and Monsters University blind boxes at the special launch event. The event was held at one of the largest shopping malls in Thailand, the world-famous Bangkok ICONSIAM, along the bank of the Chao Phraya River. Zootopia and Monsters University fans are invited to first pre-register online to ensure they can buy one of the coveted secret boxes in advance. They also

Aug. 17, 2022

SMU advances interdisciplinary education with new College of Graduate Research Studies

Its first programme - PhD in Law, Commerce & Technology – adopts an industry-focused and policy-oriented approach to produce cutting-edge research SMU College of Graduate Research Studies will build strong intellectual content through credit-bearing interdisciplinary courses focused on advanced methods and interdisciplinary research, and a professional development programme focused on skill-based trainings. It will enhance 'co-learning' experiences and academic exchanges across SMU

Aug. 17, 2022

Korean Government Agency Helps Companies to Discover SMBs with Metaverse Expertise on Online Export Conference

Meet Korean metaverse companies on overhauled virtual exhibition spaces ICTWOW Business talks will be held both on ICTWON and K-Metaverse Expo Busan on 18 and 19 Aug. SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National IT Promotion Agency (NIPA), a Korean government agency for supporting the ICT industry, hosts an online export conference for small and medium companies (SMBs) to find overseas clients. The event takes place on 18-19 August on World Online ICT Show or ICTWOW (http

Aug. 17, 2022

Soroco Launches First-Ever Task Mining Playbook by Everest Group

BOSTON, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Soroco, one of the world's first work graph companies, today announced the launch of the first-ever Task Mining Playbook by Everest Group, a leading research firm. This playbook is a first-of-its-kind guide that empowers enterprises at various stages of their transformation journey with insights, methodologies, and practical advice to achieve best-in-class outcomes through the work graph. It also gives IT and business leaders the foundation they need

Aug. 17, 2022

CCTV+: Xi visits northeast China's Liaoning, stressing industrial restructuring, flood control

BEIJING, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday afternoon inspected the city of Jinzhou, northeast China's Liaoning Province, stressing importance of accelerating industrial restructuring and taking solid measures for flood control.   Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, paid a visit to the Liaoshen Campaign Memorial to review the histo

Aug. 17, 2022