Administrative territorial entities

Greater Geneva Bern Area Announces Launch of Cybersecurity Initiative

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Countries, SWITZERLAND, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Administrative territorial entities, Language geography

GENEVA and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The regions of Geneva and Lausanne in Western Switzerland have come together to launch Trust Valley , a public-private initiative supporting the development of cutting-edge technology and pioneering international governance in digital trust and cybersecurity.

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  • GENEVA and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The regions of Geneva and Lausanne in Western Switzerland have come together to launch Trust Valley , a public-private initiative supporting the development of cutting-edge technology and pioneering international governance in digital trust and cybersecurity.
  • It is the first-ever regional initiative of its kind in the world.
  • In an area less than the size of Long Island, NY, more than 300 cybersecurity companies and organizations are tackling the major challenge of digital security.
  • Swiss Digital Initiative: The Swiss Digital Initiative aims at bringing ethical principles and values into technologies through concrete projects.

HKTB and STB Collaborate to Welcome Travellers on the Launch of the Bilateral, All-Purpose and Quarantine-Free Air Travel Bubble

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Other Travel, Transportation, Lodging, Destinations, Vacation, Travel, Countries, Administrative territorial entities, Geography of Asia, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Tourism in Hong Kong, Singapore, Hong Kong

The partnership between the HKTB and the STB is also the first between the two tourism boards.

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  • The partnership between the HKTB and the STB is also the first between the two tourism boards.
  • HKTB Executive Director Mr Dane Cheng said: I am excited to see the resumption of travel between Hong Kong and Singapore.
  • STB Chief Executive Officer Mr Keith Tan said: The Air Travel Bubble is a significant milestone that demonstrates the deep connections and close friendship between Singapore and Hong Kong.
  • Together with our tourism partners, Singapore stands ready to welcome Hong Kong travellers to Singapore.

Merlien Institute Announces Dates for 2021 Global Market Research Events

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Countries, Administrative territorial entities, Cision, Singapore, Continents

SINGAPORE, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Merlien Institute has announced the dates for its 2021 MRMW and QUAL360 global market research conference series.

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  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Merlien Institute has announced the dates for its 2021 MRMW and QUAL360 global market research conference series.
  • The 2021 MRMW global conferences will run under the theme of 'Boosting Resilience through Innovation'.
  • The 2021 Qualitative360 (QUAL360) global conferences will be held online and in-person in Washington D.C., Berlin and Singapore.
  • The 2021 MRMW and QUAL360 dates and deadlines for Call for Papers are as follows:
    Call for Papers | Deadline: November 14th, 2020

Pampa Energía announces results for the nine-month period and quarter ended on September 30, 2020

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Countries, Buenos Aires, New York Stock Exchange, Argentina, FX, PAMP, Administrative territorial entities, Country subdivisions

BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pampa Energa S.A. (NYSE: PAM; Buenos Aires Stock Exchange: PAMP), the largest independent energy integrated company in Argentina, with active participation in the country's electricity and gas value chain, announces the results for the nine-month period and quarter ended on September 30, 2020.

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  • BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pampa Energa S.A. (NYSE: PAM; Buenos Aires Stock Exchange: PAMP), the largest independent energy integrated company in Argentina, with active participation in the country's electricity and gas value chain, announces the results for the nine-month period and quarter ended on September 30, 2020.
  • As from January 1, 2019, the Company adopted US$ as functional currency for the reporting of its financial information.
  • The presentation of this information in AR$ is converted at transactional nominal exchange rate ('FX').
  • Thus, the 2020 figures are adjusted by inflation as of September 30, 2020 (9M20: 10.0% and Q3 20: 3.7%), translated to US$ at closing FX of 76.18.

Trip.com sees demand rise in Singapore and Hong Kong following travel bubble announcement

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Trip.com Group, Countries, Trip.com, Administrative territorial entities, Geography of Asia, Singapore, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Airlines, Hong Kong

SINGAPORE, Nov. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Trip.com, a leading international online travel services provider, witnessed a surge in demand for Singapore-Hong Kong (SG-HK) leisure travel, after the announcement of the travel bubble will launch on November 22.

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  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Trip.com, a leading international online travel services provider, witnessed a surge in demand for Singapore-Hong Kong (SG-HK) leisure travel, after the announcement of the travel bubble will launch on November 22.
  • The data also shows a significant rise in the search volume for travel products from Singapore to Hong Kong, with a 200% increase for flights, and a 150% increase for hotels.
  • Trip.com has observed growth in travel demand since the first announcement of the SG-HK travel bubble agreement on October 15.
  • Following this, Trip.com has found interest in travel between Singapore and Hong Kong was on the rise, showing hunger for cross-border travel remains strong.

Slinger Bag Expands Into Asia-Pacific

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Countries, Slinger, Administrative territorial entities, Singapore, Continents

Under the terms of the new partnership, Tennis Bot will be exclusive distributor of the exciting new, game-changing Slinger Bag tennis product in Singapore, and consumer sales of Slinger Bag in Singapore will commence by mid-December 2020.

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  • Under the terms of the new partnership, Tennis Bot will be exclusive distributor of the exciting new, game-changing Slinger Bag tennis product in Singapore, and consumer sales of Slinger Bag in Singapore will commence by mid-December 2020.
  • Slinger Bag has taken the international tennis industry by storm since launching in Spring 2020, receiving widespread critical acclaim in the process.
  • Tennis Bot is uniquely positioned in Singapore to provide Slinger Bag with the right platform to target the Singaporean tennis market.
  • Slinger is initially focused on building its brand within the global Tennis market, through its Slinger Tennis Ball Launcher and Accessories.

AMAALA and OceanoScientific Steer Environmental Research Sailing Expedition

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Research, Other Natural Resources, Vacation, Transportation, Lodging, Natural Resources, Destinations, Environment, Travel, Science, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Countries, Amaala, Tourism in Saudi Arabia, Administrative territorial entities, Naples, OceanoScientific, MONACO, Human geography

AMAALA, the ultra-luxury destination located along Saudi Arabias north western coast, took to the seas with Monaco-based OceanoScientific on a two-week scientific expedition.

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  • AMAALA, the ultra-luxury destination located along Saudi Arabias north western coast, took to the seas with Monaco-based OceanoScientific on a two-week scientific expedition.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201104005308/en/
    (L-R) AMAALA CEO Nicholas Naples; OceanoScientific Expedition Director Yvan Griboval; HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco; AMAALA CSO Brendan Jack (Photo: AETOSWire)
    The expedition was undertaken with a two-fold objective to determine the nature and density of the chemical compounds that affect the marine environment.
  • Commenting on the expedition, AMAALA Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Naples, said We are proud to sponsor the OceanoScientific Expedition it perfectly aligns with our goal to create a luxury destination that is a global leader in sustainable tourism.
  • The expedition was conducted on the specially commissioned AMAALA Explorer, a former record-breaking 110-foot racing maxi-catamaran that was converted into a scientific research ship with zero carbon emissions.

LogicMonitor Expands Asia-Pacific and European Presence with New Executive Hires

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Monday, November 2, 2020
Countries, Articles, Planning, Strategy, Administrative territorial entities, Singapore, Marketing strategy, Gateway, Problem solving

In these newly created roles, Gerdis and Kunst will help drive LogicMonitors sales and go-to-market strategy within their respective regions.

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  • In these newly created roles, Gerdis and Kunst will help drive LogicMonitors sales and go-to-market strategy within their respective regions.
  • We are thrilled to have Richard and Frederik on board to energize our regional sales and go-to-market teams, said Mark Banfield, Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Gerdis will be based in LogicMonitors regional headquarters in Singapore, which serves as a strategic gateway to the rest of Asia, alongside the companys strong presence in Sydney.
  • LogicMonitor seamlessly monitors infrastructures, empowering companies to focus less on problem solving and more on evolution.

Gran Tierra Announces Release Date for its 2020 Third Quarter Results, Conference Call and Webcast Details

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Andean Community, Member states of the United Nations, Republics, Countries, Continents, Administrative territorial entities, Ecuador, COLOMBIA

Interested parties may also access the live webcast on the investor relations page of Gran Tierras website at www.grantierra.com.

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  • Interested parties may also access the live webcast on the investor relations page of Gran Tierras website at www.grantierra.com.
  • An archive of the webcast will be available on Gran Tierras website until November 10, 2020.
  • In addition, an audio replay of the conference call will be available following the call until November 10, 2020.
  • Gran Tierra holds interests in producing and prospective properties in Colombia and prospective properties in Ecuador.

Essentium Boosts Executive Leadership in Asia Pacific

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Engineering, Automotive, General Automotive, Technology, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Other Manufacturing, Countries, Administrative territorial entities, Singapore, Continents

Essentium is already working with Asia Pacific partners to drive AM adoption helping customers save in production costs while boosting their innovation capabilities.

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  • Essentium is already working with Asia Pacific partners to drive AM adoption helping customers save in production costs while boosting their innovation capabilities.
  • Said Blake Mosher, Chief Commercial Officer, Essentium, Inc.: We have great respect for the industrial scale capabilities of the Asia Pacific region.
  • With the leadership of Angela Tan and Dennis Tang, we look forward to helping our Asia Pacific partners and clients further their Additive Manufacturing strategy.
  • Said Angela Tan, General Manager, Singapore & Head of Business Development, Essentium Asia Pacific: The proliferation of AM technologies is helping companies realize its value in transforming the manufacturing landscape.