The Korea Tourism Organization, Showcasing Korea’s Local Strength! Experience The Metaverse! The K-vibe Concert Brings The Metaverse To Life Through Extended Reality

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — In response to Korea’s shift to the “Living with COVID-19” (phased recovery of daily living) era and our world’s ongoing transition to digital, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (Minister: Hee Hwang) and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO; President: Young-bae Ahn) have organized the…

CleanBay Renewables Secures Investment From AVG Group Sarl

Building on CleanBay’s Momentum in North America and Introducing the Opportunity for Global Expansion ANNAPOLIS, Md., Dec 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — CleanBay Renewables Inc. (CleanBay) today announced it has secured investment from AVG Group Sarl (AVG), a Luxembourg based asset manager with a focus on energy transition technology and green alternatives…

Nippon Express (Shanghai) Begins Operations at New Export Warehouse in Yangshan Area

TOKYO, Dec 6 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — Nippon Express (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “NE Shanghai”), a local subsidiary of Nippon Express Co., Ltd., has begun operations at a new export warehouse in the Yangshan region of China. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=41818

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Positive for Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.

HONG KONG, Dec 6 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. (Meritz) (South Korea). The ratings reflect Meritz’s balance sheet…

PubMatic Executive Peter Barry Promoted to Global Role of VP Addressability

NO-HEADQUARTERS/REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec 6 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PubMatic (Nasdaq: PUBM), a sell-side platform that delivers superior outcomes for digital advertising, today announced it has appointed Regional Director, Australia and New Zealand, Peter Barry to a global role, naming him VP of Addressability. Barry, who joined the company in 2016,…

Juniper Research: Mobile Money Transaction Values To Exceed $870 Billion In Emerging Markets By 2026, As The Payments-as‑a‑platform Model Accelerates

BASINGSTOKE, England, Dec 6 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total value of mobile money transactions in emerging markets will exceed $870 billion in 2026, up from $555 billion in 2021; representing growth of almost 60%. Mobile money in emerging markets includes microinsurance, microloans, microsavings and…

ACCA: Accountants Play a Vital Role in Leading Climate Action

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) — Even as world leaders’ attention remains focused on sustainability in the weeks following the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), organisations and individuals are also prompted to take a deeper look at how their actions impact the environment. In support of…

Malaysia Book Of Records’ Youngest Perfect Pitch – Sarah Qistina Lim Claims Her 17th Consecutive Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) — Last Saturday, young local performing artist of only 11 years old – Sarah Qistina Lim bagged her 16th and 17th award at the Malaysia International Gold Award Ceremony 2021 for her flawless on-stage performance and outstanding vocals. This comes as no surprise as this young performer has won…

Unify Platform AG Launches Pre-IP Certification for R&D Content Using Blockchain Technology as Intellectual Property Protection on UNIPLAT

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Dec 6 (Bernama-AsiaNet) —  – Pre-IP Secures Ownership of R&D Content Before Legal Patent Is Issued – Unify Platform AG of Switzerland, with its Japan Hub in Shin-Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, announced on December 6 the launch of a new feature on the company’s online platform service, UNIPLAT. The…

Penang Global Tourism Partners Shopback To Offer 40% Cashback On Hotels

3D2N 5-Star Hotel Stay at The Prestige Penang and other prizes to be won by lucky travellers KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) — To welcome travellers to revisit Penang, Penang Global Tourism collaborates with ShopBack, the leading rewards and discovery platform, to offer cashback on hotel bookings in Penang. Through this partnership, travellers…