HONG KONG, May 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — The Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association are proud to announce the highly anticipated 2024 “Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races.” Set against the stunning backdrop of Victoria Harbour, this legendary sporting event will take place on…

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) — The third Micro-Credentials Education Summit (MCES) launched in Kuala Lumpur on May 23, 2024, with over 300 delegates from federal ministries, government agencies, industry, and 110 higher education institutions. Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching officiated, coinciding with the Creative Cloud Community (CCC)’s Adobe Certified…

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) — Johor Plantations Group Berhad (formerly known as Johor Plantations Berhad) (JPG), a Johor-based upstream oil palm plantation company poised to expand into downstream plantation business, has signed a retail underwriting agreement with RHB Investment Bank Berhad, AmInvestment Bank Berhad, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad and Affin…

PULAU PINANG, Malaysia, May 24 (Bernama) — Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd. (SPIL), a major global semiconductor packaging and testing company, celebrated a significant milestone today with the ground-breaking ceremony of its Malaysia P1 plant at Bandar Cassia Technology Park, Pulau Pinang. This state-of-the-art 8-hectare facility represents a substantial investment of…

LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS, Switzerland, May 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Horologer MING releases the new 37.09 Bluefin, featuring their third-generation design language. It is their first watch with a unidirectionally-rotating, luminous sapphire timing dial that replaces a conventional dive bezel. It rides on bearings and is set by a dedicated crown.…

Melbourne, Australia / Zurich, Switzerland, May 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –– Hitachi Energy has been selected by Marinus Link Pty Ltd (MLPL) to supply a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) project of national significance, which will augment the connection between mainland Australia and Tasmania’s grid. The approximately 345-kilometer cable route HVDC system…

TOKYO, May 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it will acquire an 80% stake in Fuji Bakelite Vietnam Co., Ltd. in outskirts of Hanoi, a subsidiary of Fuji Bakelite Co., Ltd. in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The new joint venture (JV) company, to be named Mitsubishi Electric…

DALLAS, May 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Mary Kay Inc., a corporate cheerleader in support of STEM education and youth pursuing their dreams, recently awarded three grants to five standout high school scientists, selected from nearly 2,000 participants representing almost 70 countries, with grants at the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair…

BOSTON, May 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, proudly announces the winners of its annual Hatch-a-Thon at Formation ’24. Out of numerous entrants, solution partner expert.ai and systems integrator Cognizant emerged as the champions, showcasing their…

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) — Allianz Malaysia Berhad (“Allianz Malaysia” or “the Group”) announced its financial results for the first quarter of the financial year ended 31 March 2024 (Q1). The Group posted an insurance revenue of RM1.34 billion, representing an increase of 15.1% from the RM1.16 billion posted in…