The service sector plays a crucial role in production and consumption aspects and is a dominant source of value across most economic activities. Services also play the role of enablers of other sectors to move up the value chain, as well as an avenue for export diversification and growth, such as the tourism industry. Strengthening…
An innovative new campaign launched on Oct 28 by WWF puts the spotlight on two serious threats – risks to public health and risks to nature – as the organization works to reduce the consumption of wild meat in Viet Nam, Laos, and Cambodia. The three countries have observed high levels of wild meat consumption,…
Laos is the only ASEAN country featured in the ‘annual list of superlative destinations’ and it is placed under the header of ‘Community: Where conservation benefits everyone’ with specific experiences in other countries like Greece, the US, Canada, and Ghana. “Board a new high-speed train that makes lesser known regions of Laos accessible to tourists…
Research in Africa found a one-time dose of an experimental drug protected adults against malaria for at least six months, the latest approach in the fight against the mosquito-borne disease. Malaria killed more than 620,000 people in 2020 and sickened 241 million, mainly children under 5 in Africa. The World Health Organization is rolling out…
On Tuesday, Nov. 1, Australia’s most populous state is banning a range of single-use plastic, including straws, cutlery and bowls. Polystyrene foam food containers are also banned under the new rules in New South Wales, along with some face, body and hair products that contain plastic micro beads. Businesses that breach the regulations could face…
Iowa bank’s implementation of Nexus Engagement and Nexus Origination strengthens its relationships with customers and real estate agents LEHI, Utah, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), an nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO) company and developer of the leading U.S. homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that Clive, […]
Jeito Capital becomes a significant investor in HI-Bio, a clinical-stage biotech company developing targeted therapies for patients with severe immune-mediated diseases Jeito Capital participates in $120 […]
Anglepoint expands its UK footprint, accelerates EMEA revenue growth Featured Image for Anglepoint SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anglepoint, the leading provider of Software Asset Management (SAM) Managed Services for the Global 2000, is announcing the completed acquisition of UK-based Fisher Information Technology Services (FisherITS). FisherITS brings a 10-year track record of […]
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, today announced that Absa Bank Limited (Absa), a leading African bank, has selected the nCino Bank Operating System®, to deliver a single platform solution to automate its […]
The two companies will work together to develop and grow Singapore’s battery recycling and manufacturing ecosystem SINGAPORE, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Singapore-based technology asset lifecycle services company TES and 3DOM (Singapore), the Singapore office of Japan-based battery producer 3DOM Alliance Inc., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together to develop […]
Virgo.co TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virgo Group of Companies, the holding body of Canada’s regulated cryptocurrency trading platform VirgoCX Inc. is going global by bringing its commission-free trading platform to Australia. The company is registered with Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) and has become available for users to buy and […]
SINGAPORE, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Singapore-based technology asset lifecycle services company TES and 3DOM (Singapore), the Singapore office of Japan-based battery producer 3DOM Alliance Inc., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together to develop and grow Singapore’s battery recycling and manufacturing ecosystem. The agreement was facilitated in part by the […]
