SINGAPORE, Sept 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a first of its kind pilot study on the hearts of bats, researchers from National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) discovered that bats have the ability to increase the pumping strength of the hearts when in stress. This suggests that the hearts of bats…

LONDON, Sept 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantexa, the global leader in Decision Intelligence (DI) solutions for the public and private sectors, has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Decision Intelligence Platforms 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc # US51047423, August 2024). IDC defines Decision Intelligence Platforms as technology that helps organizations design,…

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept 24 (Bernama) —  Nizra Industries and Çukurova Defence of Turkey are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at advancing military and defence vehicle technology in Malaysia. This collaboration, through Nizra’s Special Vehicles division, will focus on the joint development and production of cutting-edge tactical chassis designed…

TOKYO, Sept 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — NIPPON KINZOKU CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) has commercialized “FINE PIPE” *1, a welded drawn pipe that surpasses “seamless pipe” by using carefully selected materials and unique processing technologies (welding, drawing, annealing) only available from a raw material manufacturer.These products meet the needs for…

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Merz Aesthetics, the world’s largest dedicated medical aesthetics business, announced today the launch of Ultherapy PRIME – a noninvasive, FDA-cleared medical aesthetics treatment that provides a truly personalized and long-lasting lift of the skin in one session with zero downtime.¹ http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=49384

CHICAGO, Sept 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — NielsenIQ (NIQ), the world’s leading global consumer intelligence company, has released its much-anticipated Mid-Year Consumer Outlook: Guide to 2025 report, identifying macro catalysts across industries. The forward-looking study found consumers remain determined and resilient despite the uncertainty, providing a strategic roadmap for retailers looking to…

YAN, Kedah Sept 23 (Bernama) — CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad (“CIMB Islamic” or “the Bank”) strengthened its support of asnaf in Kedah through the Bank’s contribution of a paddy harvester machine worth RM298,000 to Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (“LZNK”) under the Asnaf Large-Scale SMART Paddy Field or Smart Sawah Berskala Besar Asnaf programme…

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) — Etiqa Family Takaful Berhad introduced its latest takaful offering, e-Takaful Hayat, which has been accessible via the PERKESO’s SEHATi app since 17th August 2024.This offering will be accessible to the 9 million PERKESO’s contributors, who will have early access to the plan. The initiative showcases an…

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) — SME Bank Malaysia Berhad (“SME Bank”) and the National Union of Commercial Workers (“NUCW”) recently signed a renewal of the Collective Agreement (“CA”) for the period of July 2022 to June 2025. Datuk Dr. Mohammad Hardee Ibrahim, Acting Group President/Chief Executive Officer of SME Bank said,…

OLDWICK, N.J., Sept 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) upgrades exceeded downgrades for AM Best-rated Asia-Pacific (re)insurers in 2023, driving predominantly by improved balance sheet strength and favorable operating performance, according to a new AM Best report. The Best’s Special Report, “Asia-Pacfic Benchmarking: Positive Signs While…