Rising expectation of ‘cashless’ societies worldwide: a second annual report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), shows growing acceptance of digital currencies, accelerated by covid-19
World May 26, 2021
Consumers are increasingly adopting cashless payment methods while governments are stepping up planning or piloting of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and companies are experimenting with accepting open-source digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, for treasury or portfolio allocation. A cashless trend was already strong, according to the previous year’s... Read more
African Energy Chamber: Africa Must Fight Energy Poverty with Oil and Gas Development
World May 26, 2021
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – EQS Newswire – 26 May 2021 – On May 18, 2021, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released “Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector,” which outlines plans for the global energy sector to reach “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.... Read more
Coface China Corporate Payment Survey 2021: Rising Payment Risks in Construction and Energy Sectors Despite Stronger Economic Outlook
World May 25, 2021
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 26 May 2021 – Overall, the Chinese economy expanded by 2.3% in 2020, being the only major economy to record growth, and Coface expects the GDP to accelerate to a 7.5% growth in 2021. This would be the fastest pace since 2013,... Read more
MTR Corporation and Kerry eCommerce Join Hands to Launch “Kerry Express @ MTR Shops” New Retail Solution
World May 25, 2021
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 May 2021 – MTR Corporation (Stock Code 0066.HK) and Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’; Stock Code 0636.HK) are pleased to announce their collaboration in launching an online-to-offline (‘O2O’) new retail solution through their respective sub-brands, MTR Shops and Kerry... Read more
Freightlancer acquires freight marketplace Loadshift, receives investment from Maas Group founders, appoints new CEO.
World May 25, 2021
Freightlancer, a subsidiary of Freelancer Limited (ASX: FLN) (OTCQX: FLNCF) acquires Loadshift, Australia’s leading heavy haulage transport marketplace. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – News Direct – 25 May 2021 – Freelancer Limited (ASX: FLN) (OTCQX: FLNCF), the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace by total number of users and jobs posted,... Read more
APREA Expands Reach into Real Assets with Infrastructure Investments to Push Boundaries and Create New Opportunities in the Region
World May 25, 2021
APREA’s rebranding celebrates 16 years of long-term industry advocacy with re-found purpose in “Driving the Future of Real Assets” BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach – 25 May 2021 – APREA celebrates its 16th anniversary with the association’s mission redefined: To promote growth in the real assets sector by being... Read more
HONG KONG SAR – About Marriott Bonvoy Marriott Bonvoy is the award-winning travel program from Marriott International comprised of a portfolio of 30 hotel brands, a vacation home rental offering, all-inclusive resorts and hundreds of thousands of experiences. Members can earn and redeem points for stays and more, accelerating... Read more
China Dynamics Initiates Nasdaq Listing Process
World May 25, 2021
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 May 2021 – China Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (the “Company”; Stock Code: 476, together with its subsidiaries, collectively “China Dynamics” or the “Group”), a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) technology, has initiated the application process to list the Company’s common shares... Read more
Art & Technology innovator 4ARTechnologies completes its unique ecosystem with secure NFT marketplace for physical and digital artworks
World May 25, 2021
ZUG, SWITZERLAND – Newsaktuell – 25 May 2021 – 4ARTechnologies today announced the 4ART marketplace for NFTs and digital art, the newest module in their all-in-one tool. The 4ART marketplace is the space to offer and trade NFTs with a few clicks and provides the safest way for creators... Read more
Han Ji-hyun Of SBD Entertainment, Wholly-Owned By Spackman Entertainment Group’s Associated Company, Spackman Media Group, Selected As Model For Shiseido Professional
World May 25, 2021
Han Ji-hyun of SBD Entertainment, who starred in popular K-drama PENTHOUSE, endorses premium hair care brand, Shiseido Professional Together with Han Ji-hyun, Shiseido Professional plans to actively develop various media marketing activities that include online and offline advertising Previously, Han Ji-hyun won the Best Rookie Female Actor in the... Read more
