OTTAWA, Ontario 
Company gives aspiring supply chain students a boost in honor of its 40th anniversary
(BUSINESS WIRE)--In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Kinaxis® (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced a $40,000 academic award to help students looking to pursue careers in supply chain. Kinaxis is strengthening its partnerships with Texas Christian University, University of Toronto and Carleton University to provide each institution with a portion of the award to go towards helping students currently enrolled in supply chain, AI or computer science programs to shape the future of supply chains.

The Kinaxis academic award comes at a time when the need for supply chain talent is growing. As validated by a recent IDC survey sponsored by Kinaxis, over 32% of global supply chain leaders stating the ability to attract and retain top talent with the right skills is a top concern for business continuity.

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd (“Trident” or the “Company,” NASDAQ: TDTH), a leading catalyst for digital transformation in technology optimization services and Web 3.0 activation based in Singapore, today announced the signing of a landmark collaboration agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo (the “DRC” or “Republic”), represented by the President of the Republic via the National Intelligence Agency, to drive digital transformation in the DRC for effective, accountable, and transparent governance.

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 TOKYO - Thursday, 19. December 2024 AETOSWire

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kao's Board of Directors and management team strive to increase shareholder value from a long-term perspective based on our business strategy. For the purpose of enhancing our corporate value, we are committed to engaging directly and constructively with all our stakeholders and welcome new perspectives to address challenges.

Kao adheres to a robust selection process to ensure an optimal composition of the Board of Directors. As announced in the December 12 press release, this fiscal year, the selection of candidates was deliberated over a period of more than six months by the Board of Directors and the Committee for Examination of Nominees for Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members. The candidates for Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members were announced on December 2 to coincide with the announcement of the new Executive Officer structure.

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 Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma, Group), the multinational pharmaceutical group, today announces that it has agreed with Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG (Takeda) to acquire the rights to 17 brands currently licensed to Hikma for select territories in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Through a number of licensing contracts, the latest of which was entered into in 2017, Hikma developed a strategic partnership with Takeda to license, commercialise and, in some cases, manufacture a portfolio of products in the MENA region. Today the portfolio includes attractive and growing branded products used for cardiovascular, diabetes, gastroenterology and pain management.

Hikma has now agreed with Takeda that it will acquire the rights to these marketed brands. Hikma will continue to commercialise all 17 brands and will, over time, move the manufacture of these products in-house. This will ensure the continuity of supply of these important medicines, ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO - Thursday, 19. December 2024

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Global enhances its capabilities in the Dominican Republic through a Collaboration Agreement with Valumonics, a firm specialized in valuation, mergers & acquisitions, financial strategy design and implementation, estate planning, and corporate law.

Founded in 2010 by Managing Partner Tomás Fernández W. and based in Santo Domingo, Valumonics works with corporations, financial institutions, investment companies, and individuals across a wide range of industries, servicing clients in both local and international markets.

“Our goal is to provide clients with independent, multidisciplinary, integrated services,” said Tomás. “We look forward to fostering strong business relationships with the member and collaborating firms of Andersen Global and being a strategic advisor for families and leading companies in the Dominican market.”

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SEOUL, South Korea - 
Strategic Move Solidifies Control and Strengthens Governance

(BUSINESS WIRE)--MBK Partners, through its special-purpose company, Korea Corporate Investment Holdings Co., Ltd., has acquired an additional 1.13% stake in Korea Zinc.

This latest acquisition increases MBK Partners and Young Poong’s combined stake in Korea Zinc to 40.97% of the total issued shares and 46.7% of the voting shares, excluding treasury stock, positioning the group closer to majority control.

According to disclosures from the Financial Supervisory Service’s electronic reporting system, Korea Corporate Investment Holdings purchased 234,451 shares (1.13% of Korea Zinc’s total issued shares) through open-market trading under the "Careful Discretion" (CD) method between November 12 and December 18.

With this transaction, Korea Corporate Investment Holdings now independently holds 7.82% of Korea Zinc's tot ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO - Wednesday, 18. December 2024

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Global continues to broaden its service offerings through a Collaboration Agreement with Valora, an independent firm specializing in providing custom solutions for both private and institutional clients globally.

Valora operates with offices in Miami and Raleigh, along with a global presence in the Dominican Republic, U.K., and Cayman Islands. Founded in 2011 by Partner Luis de Leon, Valora offers a comprehensive range of services, including valuation, performance, accounting and administration, global entity management, fund services, and other tailored solutions.

“Collaborating with Andersen is an excellent fit for both our clients and our team,” said Luis. “The synergies within our service offerings will enable us to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions with ever-increasing global reach.”

Global Chairman and CEO of Andersen Mark L. Vorsatz stated ... Read more »

DUBLIN - Wednesday, 18. December 2024 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- GC Aesthetics® (GCA), a privately-held medical technology company providing aesthetic and reconstruction solutions for global healthcare markets, is proud to announce the initiation of a significant multi-center and prospective clinical study in Europe to evaluate, and confirm, the safety, effectiveness, and patient satisfaction associated with the innovative PERLE™ smooth opaque round breast implant.

This extensive study brings together leading surgeons from the NHS and private clinics in the UK, as well as from private practices across Europe, ensuring a robust and diverse dataset that addresses both cosmetic and reconstructive indications.

“By generating high-quality clinical evidence, we aim to provide unparalleled insights into the performance and patient benefits of the PERLE™ implant, set ... Read more »

 Additional satellites bring incremental capacity to scale up services provided by SES’s second-generation medium earth orbit system

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- SES announced today that its latest pair of O3b mPOWER satellites was successfully launched into space by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in ... Read more »

Enhancements Enable Financial Advisors to Streamline Workflows and Engage Clients More Effectively

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, has introduced significant enhancements to its web-based Advisor Portal, bringing advanced trading and portfolio management tools to financial advisors worldwide. These updates streamline client account management and trading by integrating powerful features from the company’s flagship desktop platform into its web-based offering.

The latest enhancements include tools like Portfolio View, Allocation, Rebalance, and Tax Loss Harvesting, all designed to help advisors optimize client portfolios efficiently. Additionally, US-based advisors can now access the AI Commentary Generator, a cutting-edge generative AI tool that simplifies the creation of custom portfolio performance reports and market commentary.

“Our web-based Advisor Portal is now more powerful than ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, 18. December 2024

Building on Global Success in Over 50 Countries, Including the UAE, Phygrid Enhances Customer In-Store Experience through its Cutting-Edge Technology

UAE- based Phygrid, the Store Digitalization Standard deployed by large retailers in over 50 countries has announced a strategic partnership with VoiceComm, a distributor of mobile device accessories and Microsoft. This collaboration will introduce cutting-edge retail technology solutions to the U.S. market and support over 52,000 retail locations nationwide, embodying the principle of ‘saving the day for customers, saving the sale for the retailer’.

As the retail landscape evolves, in-store shopping is becoming more digital, with retailers integrating advanced tools like AI-driven endless aisles, mobile payments, virtual queuing, and personalized recommendations. This shift is fueled by consumer demand for convenience, seamless online-offlin ... Read more »

NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, France 
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bureau Veritas, a global leader in inspection, certification, and laboratory testing solutions, is pleased to announce its inclusion in the CAC 40, the benchmark index of the Paris stock exchange. This decision was made by the Euronext Expert Indices Committee on December 17th, 2024, following the quarterly review of the CAC 40 index, and will be effective from December 20th, 2024, after market close.

This milestone comes after Bureau Veritas announced LEAP | 28 in March 2024, a strategy targeting a step change in growth and double-digit shareholder returns. This inclusion is a recognition of the Group’s consistent operational delivery and performance. Bureau Veritas is proud to leverage the expertise of a nearly two-century-old company within a constantly evolving industry, driven by the strong market trends of energy transition, decarbonisation, sustainability and innovation. The Group has a presence in 140 cou ... Read more »

MELBOURNE, Australia 
Celebrating industry leaders, CompareForexBrokers.com reveals the winners of its 2025 Annual Awards.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- CompareForexBrokers, the top forex broker comparison site providing in-depth reviews and trading industry analysis, is excited to announce the winners of its 2025 Annual Awards.

“These awards honour the brokers that consistently deliver exceptional service and tools to empower traders around the world,” said Justin Grossbard, Founder and CEO of CompareForexBrokers.com.

The 2025 Annual Awards recognise outstanding achievements within the forex industry, highlighting companies that continue to outperform competitors in key areas such as trading costs, platform quality, customer support, and regulatory trust. All results are derived from an independently researched, unbiased process that considers data-driven insights and real-world testing.

This year’s winners reflect excellence in inn ... Read more »

TUKUBA, Japan - Wednesday, 18. December 2024 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration for the industrialisation of quantum technology in Japan.

The partnership will also focus on a wide range of areas, including a joint effort in quantum hardware development, algorithm optimisation, error mitigation, and quantum machine learning, while enhancing quantum processors' performance and scalability.

The MoU was announced at the "Finland–Japan roundtable on green and digital transition" conference held in Tokyo, attended by top officials of both countries, including the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo.

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