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Fortune Launches First Innovation Forum in Hong Kong March 27- 28

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Friday, March 15, 2024

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HONG KONG, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune announced today the launch of the Fortune Innovation Forum, an all-new global conference series with a spotlight on Asia, scheduled to take place in Hong Kong, March 27 - 28. Fortune considers Hong Kong, a leading international financial center and innovation and technology hub, as an ideal location to launch this new event series.

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Fortune considers Hong Kong, a leading international financial center and innovation and technology hub, as an ideal location to launch this new event series.
The inaugural Fortune Innovation Forum Hong Kong will bring together experts, investors, and leaders of the world's largest companies to share insights on the forces reshaping the global economy.
The Fortune Innovation Forum is supported by Brand Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Clay Chandler, Fortune Executive Editor, Asia and Chair, Fortune Innovation Forum, said, "The Fortune Innovation Forum will bring together a unique combination of executives, investors, and experts to share insights at a critical moment in the evolution of the global economy.

MongoDB Expands Global Availability of MongoDB Atlas to Six Additional Cloud Regions

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDB) announced today that its industry-leading, multi-cloud developer data platform MongoDB Atlas is now available in six additional cloud regions in Canada, Germany, Israel, Italy, and Poland—the most widely available developer data platform in the world. With this expansion, MongoDB Atlas is now available in 117 cloud regions across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure to meet the demands of more customers with data residency, availability, and latency-sensitive application requirements. For customers that need ultra-high availability or want to more easily combine services from different cloud providers, MongoDB Atlas is the only globally distributed developer data platform for seamlessly running applications across major cloud providers simultaneously. To get started with MongoDB Atlas, visit mongodb.com/atlas.

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With this expansion, MongoDB Atlas is now available in 117 cloud regions across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure to meet the demands of more customers with data residency, availability, and latency-sensitive application requirements.
"Multi-cloud clusters on MongoDB Atlas also give customers the flexibility of seamlessly using cloud services across major providers for their application needs.
New on Google Cloud: MongoDB Atlas is available in 38 Google Cloud regions globally , now including Germany (Berlin), and is integrated with several Google Cloud services, including BigQuery and Vertex AI for building AI-powered applications.
MongoDB Atlas Online Archive and Atlas Data Federation are generally available on AWS and will be generally available on Google Cloud later this year.

Aryaka Appoints Shailesh Shukla as CEO and Chairman

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

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SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aryaka®, the leader in Unified SASE solutions, today announced the appointment of Shailesh Shukla as CEO and chairman, effective immediately. Mr. Shukla had earlier joined Aryaka as an independent board member and has served as Aryaka's Executive Chairman of the Board since September 2023.

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SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aryaka ®, the leader in Unified SASE solutions, today announced the appointment of Shailesh Shukla as CEO and chairman, effective immediately.
Mr. Shukla had earlier joined Aryaka as an independent board member and has served as Aryaka's Executive Chairman of the Board since September 2023.
"We're very excited to bring a well-known industry leader like Shailesh as CEO and chairman to lead Aryaka's business," said Aryaka investor and Board member Rob Schwartz of Third Point Ventures.
Mr. Shukla takes over as CEO and chairman at a critical juncture for Aryaka.

“Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade” Makes a Triumphant Return to Hong Kong in Celebration of the Year of the Dragon

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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This incredible celebration of the Dragon is organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) with Cathay Pacific Airways, the title sponsor for the 22nd year.

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This incredible celebration of the Dragon is organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) with Cathay Pacific Airways, the title sponsor for the 22nd year.
After the parade, we will continue to promote Chinese New Year events, including the Lunar New Year fireworks display.
We are delighted to be the title sponsor of the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade for the 22nd year.
For more information on this mega event, please visit HKTB’s website: Home | Hong Kong Tourism Board (discoverhongkong.com)
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ACL Airshop Appoints Bernhard Kindelbacher as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, February 5, 2024

GREENVILLE, S.C. and AMSTERDAM, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACL Airshop , a global leader in air cargo Unit Load Device (ULD) logistics solutions to over 200 airlines, air cargo carriers, and other transportation clients, announces the appointment of Bernhard Kindelbacher as Chief Executive Officer, with an effective date of March 1, 2024.

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GREENVILLE, S.C. and AMSTERDAM, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACL Airshop , a global leader in air cargo Unit Load Device (ULD) logistics solutions to over 200 airlines, air cargo carriers, and other transportation clients, announces the appointment of Bernhard Kindelbacher as Chief Executive Officer, with an effective date of March 1, 2024.
Bernard Kindelbacher, new CEO for ACL Airshop, is a senior veteran of the Air Cargo industry, with global experience.
Kindelbacher said: "ACL Airshop is a successful worldwide entrepreneurial team of air cargo and logistics experts with a strong High-Performance Culture.
Townes, reflecting on the progress of ACL Airshop , said: "Bernhard is the right leader for this next chapter of ACL Airshop, with deep professional roots and impeccable expertise in the global air cargo sector."

Evolve Selects Affirm as Its Pay-Over-Time Partner

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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By selecting Affirm at checkout, approved Evolve customers can split the total cost of any booking over $500 into monthly payments for as low as 0% APR.

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By selecting Affirm at checkout, approved Evolve customers can split the total cost of any booking over $500 into monthly payments for as low as 0% APR.
“We knew Affirm was the right partner for Evolve based on their commitment to transparency – their mission to deliver honest financial products aligns seamlessly with our vision to be the most trusted hospitality brand in vacation rental,” said Eric Schueller, Executive Vice President of Revenue at Evolve.
Evolve joins over 266,000 Affirm retail partners, including American Airlines, Priceline, Great Wolf Lodge, Cathay Pacific, SeatGeek, Royal Caribbean, and more.
Offering Affirm at checkout can drive overall sales, increase average order value, and increase customer repurchase rates.

Global Air Cargo Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2028 - Factors Driving Growth Include Just-in-Time Manufacturing, E-commerce and Temperature-Sensitive Shipments - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 18, 2023

This report offers in-depth insights into the air cargo industry, covering market trends, growth drivers, challenges, and competitive landscape, with forecasts extending up to 2028.

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This report offers in-depth insights into the air cargo industry, covering market trends, growth drivers, challenges, and competitive landscape, with forecasts extending up to 2028.
In 2022, the global air cargo market was valued at US$181.54 billion and is projected to reach US$255.63 billion by 2028.
Market Segmentation Analysis: The report provides a detailed analysis of the air cargo market based on several key segments:
Asia Pacific Dominates: Asia Pacific is the largest and fastest-growing region in the global air cargo market.
Fast-Growing Domestic Air Cargo Market: The domestic air cargo segment is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by e-commerce companies' demand for fast and reliable domestic shipping services.

Cathay Selects AWS as Its Strategic Cloud Provider

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

At AWS re:Invent, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that Cathay, a premium travel lifestyle brand that includes Hong Kong's home airline Cathay Pacific, has selected AWS as its strategic cloud provider and is working with AWS to establish the Cathay Machine Learning Innovation Hub.

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At AWS re:Invent, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that Cathay, a premium travel lifestyle brand that includes Hong Kong's home airline Cathay Pacific, has selected AWS as its strategic cloud provider and is working with AWS to establish the Cathay Machine Learning Innovation Hub.
As part of the company’s ongoing digital transformation, Cathay will also move the majority of its IT workloads to AWS.
Working with AWS, Cathay has already identified hundreds of ML use cases and successfully deployed more than 50 ML models.
For example, Cathay and AWS developed ML models that accurately predict the demand for inflight meals, to help minimize food waste, and dynamically forecast available cargo space for each flight.

The Region's Most Innovative Products, Brands and Suppliers Return to Hong Kong at Cosmoprof Asia 2023, APAC's Leading Beauty Show

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Monday, October 16, 2023

HONG KONG, Oct. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmoprof Asia 2023 is coming back to Hong Kong!

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HONG KONG, Oct. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmoprof Asia 2023 is coming back to Hong Kong!
After the successful special edition in Singapore, Cosmoprof Asia 2023's Hong Kong edition will welcome more than 2,000 exhibitors from 43 countries and regions and around 60,000 attendees.
Finished product brands exhibiting in Cosmoprof Asia represent 57% of the total exhibitors, while 43% of all exhibitors are showcasing in Cosmopack Asia.
For Cosmoprof Asia, sectors represented are Beauty Salon, Perfumery and Cosmetics, Hair and Nail Products & Accessories, as well as Natural & Organic.

Affirm Partners With Booking.com to Offer Travelers Increased Flexible Payment Options

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced a partnership with Booking.com , one of the world's leading online travel platforms, to offer flexible payment options for travel bookings.

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Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced a partnership with Booking.com , one of the world's leading online travel platforms, to offer flexible payment options for travel bookings.
Through this partnership, Affirm is available at checkout across several Booking Holdings Inc.’s (NASDAQ: BKNG) travel brands, expanding on existing partnerships with KAYAK, Agoda, and Priceline.
When selecting Affirm at checkout, Booking.com customers will have the option to select a personalized payment plan that works best for their budget, paying over time in either monthly or bi-weekly payments.
With Affirm, travelers can book now and pay over time with the peace of mind that they will never pay more than they agree to at checkout.