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Smoke Free Sweden: Health Experts Criticize Misinformation Epidemic Threatening Public Health in Central Asia

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Friday, March 8, 2024

“RAMPANT and reckless” misinformation about alternative nicotine products being spread throughout Central Asia is endangering lives, say leading international public health experts.

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  • “RAMPANT and reckless” misinformation about alternative nicotine products being spread throughout Central Asia is endangering lives, say leading international public health experts.
  • Sweden’s official smoking rate is 5.6%, on the threshold of being declared officially ‘smoke free’.
  • Leader of Smoke Free Sweden movement and former adviser to three WHO Directors-General Dr Delon Human said:
    “Anti-vaping, or anti-nicotine pouch fear mongering campaigns, are effectively pro-smoking campaigns5, and they are on the rise in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and wider Central Asia, the resulting knee-jerk prohibitions undermine public health.
  • Smoke Free Sweden is led by Health Diplomats, a global network of public health experts committed to developing and delivering solutions to global health-related problems.

Philip Morris International Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.30 Per Share

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.30 per common share, payable on April 9, 2024, to shareholders of record as of March 21, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.30 per common share, payable on April 9, 2024, to shareholders of record as of March 21, 2024.
  • For more details on stock, dividends and other information, see www.pmi.com/dividend .
  • Philip Morris International (PMI) is a leading international tobacco company, actively delivering a smoke-free future and evolving its portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector.
  • The company’s current product portfolio primarily consists of cigarettes and smoke-free products.

Iveda Signs Australian Reseller; Projects Over $5M for 2024 with Opportunity for Significant Recurring Revenue

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Through this partnership, Auzpack will sell Iveda technologies to their customers and partners as part of their total logistics enhancement solution, projecting more than $5M in Iveda business throughout 2024 with significant recurring revenue related to these and future deployments in the coming years.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, Auzpack will sell Iveda technologies to their customers and partners as part of their total logistics enhancement solution, projecting more than $5M in Iveda business throughout 2024 with significant recurring revenue related to these and future deployments in the coming years.
  • According to Mordor Intelligence , the industrial packaging market size is currently estimated at $66.27B, and is expected to reach upwards of $83.45B by 2029.
  • Iveda’s proprietary AI technology will be deployed to enhance customers’ security, health, and safety, as well as overall operations.
  • Iveda will employ existing IP cameras and video infrastructure while leveraging 6th generation AI video analytics engines for higher accuracy and lower total costs.

Iveda Sells AI-Powered Safety Technology To Piñon Unified School District

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Iveda ® (NASDAQ:IVDA), the global solution for cloud-based AI, today announced an exclusive agreement with the Piñon Unified School District, located on the Navajo (Diné) Nation Reservation in Piñon, Arizona, to effectively equip three school campuses with AI-powered surveillance technology.

Key Points: 
  • Iveda ® (NASDAQ:IVDA), the global solution for cloud-based AI, today announced an exclusive agreement with the Piñon Unified School District, located on the Navajo (Diné) Nation Reservation in Piñon, Arizona, to effectively equip three school campuses with AI-powered surveillance technology.
  • Deploying IvedaAI, the Piñon Unified School District can be quickly notified, analyze and report situations on campus from video data to help locate, track, and isolate threats in real-time.
  • “The Piñon Unified School District realizes the importance of enhanced on-campus security to help protect the Diné youth.
  • “As our schools continue to grow, there has never been a more pivotal time for Piñon Unified School District to uplevel its on-campus surveillance systems,” said Myron McLaughlin, Facilities Director of Piñon Unified School District.

Philip Morris International’s U.S. Business Champions Female Economic Growth in Connecticut with Record-Setting $5 Million Investment Through New Partnership with Women’s Business Development Council

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Congressman Jim Himes; State Representative Tom O'Dea; Fran Pastore, CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council; Gov.

Key Points: 
  • Congressman Jim Himes; State Representative Tom O'Dea; Fran Pastore, CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council; Gov.
  • “Philip Morris International is committed to making positive impact throughout Connecticut communities and beyond.
  • Our partnership with WBDC and investment through the ‘Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative’ enables us to better support Gov.
  • “As the first multinational to receive Global EQUAL-SALARY Certification , we believe supporting female empowerment and ensuring economic equality is paramount for our collective economic growth.

Smoke Detector Market - Global Industry Trends, Opportunity, and Forecasts, 2028F - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The "Smoke Detector Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Smoke Detector Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global Smoke Detector market has experienced tremendous growth in recent years and is poised to maintain strong momentum through 2028.
  • The Smoke Detector market is poised for sustained growth as digital transformation initiatives continue to drive investments in new capabilities globally.
  • Technological advancements and the integration of Smoke Detectors with smart home systems are driving the growth of the Smoke Detector market.

Westlake Royal Building Products™ Launches Royal™ WoodTone Styles

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), announced today the launch of Royal™ WoodTone Styles, blending rich wood looks with the rustic warmth of beadboard trim.

Key Points: 
  • Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), announced today the launch of Royal™ WoodTone Styles, blending rich wood looks with the rustic warmth of beadboard trim.
  • Made of cellular PVC, Royal WoodTone Styles lend sophistication and function to porch ceilings and soffit applications.
  • This timeless design adds visual interest and a charming finish to any home,” said Steve Booz, vice president, marketing, Westlake Royal Building Products.
  • “To help achieve this look, the Royal WoodTone Styles line seamlessly combines enduring beauty with unmatched performance.

Westlake Royal Building Products™ to Showcase Be Boundless™ Campaign, Top Industry Trends and New Product Innovations at 2024 International Builders’ Show

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Westlake Royal Building Products ™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), will showcase its Be Boundless™ campaign, top industry trends and new product innovations at the 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show ® (IBS) in Las Vegas from February 27-29, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Westlake Royal Building Products ™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), will showcase its Be Boundless™ campaign, top industry trends and new product innovations at the 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show ® (IBS) in Las Vegas from February 27-29, 2024.
  • Homeowners and building pros face complex product selection decisions—navigating around the areas of regional weatherability, performance and sustainability.
  • To meet these varied and evolving needs, Westlake Royal Building Products is exploring every innovation, from new easy-to-install products to support services.
  • At IBS 2024, Westlake Royal will showcase several new colors, profiles and products as part of its Siding & Accessories offerings:
    NEW!

Lenovo Accelerates Telco Transformation with Next-Generation Edge AI Innovations at MWC ‘24

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

At MWC 2024, Lenovo unveiled next-generation Integrated Edge AI Solutions for Telco that help enterprises go beyond the data center to harness vast bodies of data at the far edge for transformative AI applications at scale while reducing energy consumption.

Key Points: 
  • At MWC 2024, Lenovo unveiled next-generation Integrated Edge AI Solutions for Telco that help enterprises go beyond the data center to harness vast bodies of data at the far edge for transformative AI applications at scale while reducing energy consumption.
  • The innovations are part of a comprehensive pocket-to-cloud portfolio of Lenovo hybrid AI solutions designed to simplify the path to intelligent transformation for all industries.
  • To support the massive amount of computing moving to the edge, a powerful lineup of new Lenovo Integrated Edge AI Solutions for Telco is on display at MWC in Barcelona with Lenovo’s ecosystem of partners.
  • Intel’s Edge Platform with Lenovo ThinkEdge enables enterprises to develop, deploy, run and manage edge applications at scale with cloud-like simplicity.

Iveda and VinaFore, Authorized AI Solutions Provider to the Vietnamese Government, Partner for Multi-Million Dollar AI Security and Safety Solutions Mandated Across Vietnam

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

These projects are currently in the design phases and are anticipated to be multi-million-dollar undertakings for 2024 and over the course of the next several years.

Key Points: 
  • These projects are currently in the design phases and are anticipated to be multi-million-dollar undertakings for 2024 and over the course of the next several years.
  • “Last year was spent laying critical groundwork alongside VinaFore; now, 2024 is slated to be a year of massive growth and implementation for Iveda across Vietnam,” said David Ly, Iveda CEO and founder.
  • Iveda and VinaFore are currently working with the customer to actively train vumastAR’s customizable AI technology for a variety of automated inspection tasks.
  • At the event, Iveda will demonstrate the technology’s capabilities to thousands of major manufacturers throughout the greater Southeast Asian region.