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Asia Cargo Network Singapore Announces International Expansion into the Middle East

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

SINGAPORE, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeast Asia's leading air cargo charter services provider, the Asia Cargo Network (ACN) group, and Bahrain's MENA Aerospace, announce the signing of a significant partnership and strategic alliance between the two aviation companies, extending ACN's reach into the Middle East, South Asia and Africa as part of its internationa­l expansion plans.

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  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Southeast Asia's leading air cargo charter services provider, the Asia Cargo Network (ACN) group, and Bahrain's MENA Aerospace, announce the signing of a significant partnership and strategic alliance between the two aviation companies, extending ACN's reach into the Middle East, South Asia and Africa as part of its international expansion plans.
  • The partnership facilitates expansion and growing global reach of cargo services beyond Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
  • ACN's Group CEO Marco Isaak remarked, "We're incredibly proud of this historic milestone for Asia Cargo Network as we expand our operations into the MENA region.
  • Bahrain-based MENA Cargo provides scheduled as well as charter air cargo services across underserved markets in the Middle East, South Asia and Africa.

ARTiSTORY brokers MFA, Boston's first licensed Location-Based Entertainment installation in Asia.

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

This partnership bringscurated "artefacts" or licensed artwork to life with a 3-D interactive experience entitled"Monet: A Journey Through Seasons at Changi.

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  • This partnership bringscurated "artefacts" or licensed artwork to life with a 3-D interactive experience entitled"Monet: A Journey Through Seasons at Changi.
  • "The installation in Terminal 2 of Changi Airport uses audio, sensory effects,interactive activities, and photo ops to give the publican innovative art experience.
  • This licensed-based entertainment (LBE) installation is MFA's first in Asia anddemonstrates ARTiSTORY's core capabilities of creating experiences through digital storytelling and turning "artefacts" into merchandise.
  • ARTiSTORY works with world-leading museums, galleries, science museums, and libraries and conducts licensing business globally, covering brands, retailers, and manufacturers in all fields.

Ant Group Grows Partnership with STB to Drive Tourism Demand from Asia to Singapore

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Ant Group today expanded their partnership with Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to make cross-border travel to Singapore more seamless and convenient.

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  • Ant Group today expanded their partnership with Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to make cross-border travel to Singapore more seamless and convenient.
  • STB Chief Executive, Mr Keith Tan said, Singapore has seen strong travel demand from Asia since our reopening and we hope our joint initiatives can grow and sustain that demand.
  • The next phase of our exciting partnership with Ant Group will also offer a seamless experience when travellers visit Singapore, build affinity for our destination, and drive the digitalisation of our tourism sector.
  • 3 According to STBs visitor arrivals figures, from the Singapore Tourism Analytics Network (STAN), https://stan.stb.gov.sg/content/stan/en/tourism-statistics.html
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Astra Lumina at Anakeesta is Now Open

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Friday, October 21, 2022

GATLINBURG, Tenn., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Astra Lumina officially opened at Anakeesta. The brand-new, nighttime immersive adventure created by Canadian-based multimedia entertainment studio, Moment Factory launched with a sold-out opening weekend. The stellar journey of discovery offers Gatlinburg a new nighttime offering unlike anything else in the country. Astra Lumina at Anakeesta is the 15th experience in the Lumina Enchanted Night Walk series and the very first in the United States.

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  • GATLINBURG,Tenn., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Astra Lumina officially opened at Anakeesta.
  • Astra Lumina at Anakeesta is the 15th experience in the Lumina Enchanted Night Walk series and the very first in the United States.
  • "We're thrilled to open with so much excitement from our guests," said Bob Bentz, Managing Partner at Anakeesta.
  • Guests may also choose an after 5:00 p.m.ticket at a discounted rate, and annual pass members receive 20% off Astra Lumina tickets.

Balance Announces Partnership with Mirakl to Power Seamless Online Payment Experience for B2B Marketplaces

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Together Balance and Mirakl will offer a seamless payment experience for B2B marketplaces while keeping operating costs at minimum, making it easier for B2B organizations to scale their eCommerce.

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  • Together Balance and Mirakl will offer a seamless payment experience for B2B marketplaces while keeping operating costs at minimum, making it easier for B2B organizations to scale their eCommerce.
  • At Balance, our mission is to fully digitize B2B trade by bringing business payments online, and partnering with Mirakl will allow us to serve more B2B marketplaces than ever before, said Bar Geron, CEO and co-founder of Balance.
  • Together with the Mirakl team we will provide the best B2B payments experience possible for Mirakl-powered B2B marketplaces in the US.
  • By combining forces, Balance and Mirakl are delivering payment and invoicing capabilities purpose-built for American B2B marketplaces.

Breakthrough Zero-Energy Enertia® Homes Heat and Cool without Electric or Fossil Energy

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

MONCURE, N.C., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new start-up in Moncure NC, home of the VinFast Electric car factory, has licensed the award-winning Enertia® solar thermal storage technology to produce mass timber geothermal solar homes. Andrew and Michelle Duncan have formed Enertia Homes, to design and manufacture single-family custom homes, under the Enertia® patent where the structure stores the energy. They expect this technology to revolutionize housing the way electric cars are invigorating the auto industry.

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  • MONCURE, N.C., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new start-up in Moncure NC, home of the VinFast Electric car factory, has licensed the award-winning Enertia solar thermal storage technology to produce mass timber geothermal solar homes.
  • Andrew and Michelle Duncan have formed Enertia Homes, to design and manufacture single-family custom homes, under the Enertia patent where the structure stores the energy.
  • They expect this technology to revolutionize housing the way electric cars are invigorating the auto industry.
  • Enertia Homes is bringing the proven Enertia technology to a wider audience so that more people can enjoy a safer, healthier, stronger, longer-lasting home.

Sprinklr Expands Research and Development Center in Singapore

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Sprinklr plans to more than quadruple the size of the companys Research and Development (R&D) Center to up to roughly 100 skilled professionals over the next 36 months.

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  • Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Sprinklr plans to more than quadruple the size of the companys Research and Development (R&D) Center to up to roughly 100 skilled professionals over the next 36 months.
  • By expanding its Singapore R&D center, Sprinklr will continue to strengthen the company's position as the leading Unified-CXM provider, supporting brands in Singapore and Asia Pacific such as Standard Chartered Singapore, StarHub, and Changi Airport Group.
  • Sprinklr selected Singapore as the companys Asia Pacific Headquarters in recognition of its position as a regional hub for technology, innovation, and business, said Sprinklr Founder and CEO, Ragy Thomas.
  • Singapore provides Sprinklr access to an exceptional talent pool and serves as a gateway as we scale our business across the region.

Chicago O’Hare Replaces London Heathrow As No. 1 Most Connected Airport

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

While London Heathrow (LHR) maintained its first-place ranking among European hubs, its global ranking dropped from #1 in 2019 to #22 this year.

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  • While London Heathrow (LHR) maintained its first-place ranking among European hubs, its global ranking dropped from #1 in 2019 to #22 this year.
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) experienced similar drops, falling out of the top 10 to #27 and #30.
  • U.S. airports dominated the global Megahubs, with Chicago OHare (ORD; #1), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW; #2) and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL; #3) finishing as the top three most connected airports in the world.
  • The most connected Megahub in Asia Pacific is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) as Hong Kong International Airport dropped out of the Top 50.

Mirakl Names Jean-Gabriel de Mourgues Executive Vice President of Mirakl Connect and Growth Solutions to Drive Global Expansion of Seller and Partner Ecosystem

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

BOSTON and PARIS, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirakl, the industry's first and most advanced enterprise marketplace SaaS platform, today announced the appointment of Jean-Gabriel de Mourgues as executive vice president of Mirakl Connect and growth solutions. As the world's largest ecosystem of marketplace sellers and partners, Mirakl Connect brings together all the parties needed for a thriving marketplace. This ecosystem cements Mirakl's place at the center of the marketplace economy and reflects its unique understanding of what it takes for companies to accelerate their success in today's commerce landscape. De Mourgues joins Mirakl following nearly a decade of leadership at Amazon, most recently serving as director of Amazon Marketplace in Latin America.

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  • As the world's largest ecosystem of marketplace sellers and partners, Mirakl Connect brings together all the parties needed for a thriving marketplace.
  • Mirakl Connect empowers marketplaces to quickly find, qualify and onboard vetted, relevant sellers to grow their marketplaces without limits.
  • As executive vice president of Mirakl Connect and growth solutions, de Mourgues will oversee the Mirakl Connect ecosystem's constantly growing network of sellers and partners.
  • The Mirakl Connect ecosystem has doubled in size over the past year, adding leading sellers includingPuma andYves Rocher.

MMI Asia Hosts Pre-Launch Conference as a Prelude to transport logistic and air cargo Inaugural Tradeshow in Southeast Asia

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

The anchoring of transport logistic and air cargo Southeast Asia in Singapore reinforces our reputation as a leading hub for business leaders to expand their business development efforts and network.

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  • The anchoring of transport logistic and air cargo Southeast Asia in Singapore reinforces our reputation as a leading hub for business leaders to expand their business development efforts and network.
  • Also part of transport logistic is air cargo Europe the industry gathering for the international air freight industry.
  • air cargo, the international industry gathering for the global air freight industry, will be co-located with transport logistic for the Southeast Asia edition.
  • transport logistic and air cargo Southeast Asian editions are organized by MMI Asia Pte Ltd. For more information, please visit www.mmiasia.com .