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Japan-based investors allocating to alternatives grew by over 50% since 2019 — Preqin reports

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Research, Growth, Fundraising, Environment, Pension, Double, Policy, Insurance, Investment, Security (finance)

The report highlights that the number of Japan-based investors, actively investing in alternatives, grew by over 50% from 2019 to the start of 2024*.

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The report highlights that the number of Japan-based investors, actively investing in alternatives, grew by over 50% from 2019 to the start of 2024*.
Preqin analysts find that the need for higher returns, especially in a low interest rate environment, propelled investors to look at the alternative asset classes.
Although more investors based in Japan, such as pension funds, insurance firms, and banks, are actively allocating to alternatives assets to achieve higher returns, their target returns are typically modest compared to other investors globally.
Preqin analysts note that Japan-based investors are generally conservative and adopt a relatively long-term approach to alternatives.

Kaspersky VPN earns AV-TEST recognition for speed and performance

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Double, Kaspersky Lab, Kill switch, Virtual private network, DNS, WireGuard, OpenVPN, VPN, IP, Privacy, IOS, Android, Online shopping

Kaspersky VPN has demonstrated remarkable improvement, surpassing its own performance parameters achieved in 2022.

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Kaspersky VPN has demonstrated remarkable improvement, surpassing its own performance parameters achieved in 2022.
AV-TEST also highlighted Kaspersky VPN's extensive list of protocols, including WireGuard, OpenVPN and Catapult Hydra, allowing users to customize their VPN experience.
According to the test results, Kaspersky VPN enhanced support for connection stability and high-speed performance.
In this test, AV-TEST singled out Kaspersky VPN for providing robust streaming and torrenting capabilities, maintaining performance close to non-VPN reference values.

FBN Finance Surpasses $1 Billion in Operating Lines Financed

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Farmers Business Network , Inc. (FBN®), the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, today announced its lending unit, FBN Finance, has surpassed $1 billion in operating lines, helping farmers gain affordable access to capital in a tough interest environment.

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Farmers Business Network , Inc. (FBN®), the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, today announced its lending unit, FBN Finance, has surpassed $1 billion in operating lines, helping farmers gain affordable access to capital in a tough interest environment.
Operating Lines from FBN Finance enable producers to secure up to $1 million in revolving credit through a rapid, online application.
FBN Finance also offers its Regenerative Agriculture Operating Line, in which eligible farmers can qualify for a .5% interest payment rebate on approved Regenerative Agriculture Financing Operating Line from FBN Finance.
In recent weeks, FBN Finance further streamlined the financing process for farmers with its digital payments platform for operating line customers.

The Meritage Resort and Spa Unveils $25 Million Reimagination

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Olive, KARAT, Crush, Wine, Elixir, Lounge, Food, Coffee, NAPA, Meritage, Chicken, Double, Multimedia, Hotel

NAPA VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meritage Resort and Spa proudly unveils its $25 million renovation, presenting 322 transformed guest rooms alongside its existing luxurious 145 guest rooms and suites, now boasting a total of 467 modern, spacious guest accommodations. This extensive renovation also encompasses a new lobby and expanded bar area, refreshed ballrooms, pre-function and meeting rooms, an updated chic bowling lounge, a reimagined café and grab-and-go outlet, and added a premier steakhouse and a Champagne lounge. In the adjacent vineyard, a new chef's vegetable and herb garden, a dining terrace for al fresco dining in the vines, and a brand-new coop for the resident chickens have also been added.

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NAPA VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meritage Resort and Spa proudly unveils its $25 million renovation, presenting 322 transformed guest rooms alongside its existing luxurious 145 guest rooms and suites, now boasting a total of 467 modern, spacious guest accommodations.
Renowned as a premier, singular destination for everything Napa has to offer, the resort is proud to introduce guests to the next evolution of The Meritage experience: a gateway to the best of California Wine Country with a new look that encompasses and reflects the heart of its locale.
The $25 million renovation debut comes on the heels of the Meritage Collection's unveiling of its new Stay Golden loyalty program, which includes The Meritage Resort & Spa along with other acclaimed properties in Kauai, Austin and Huntington Beach.
To celebrate the inauguration of the renovated resort, The Meritage invites guests to book the limited-time "Discover Vineyard Elegance" package, which includes a $200 resort credit to enjoy the new expanded offerings found throughout the resort.

Trip.com's Global 3.3 Promotion Sees Record Success in Asia and Europe

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Double, Black Friday, Growth, Travel, Google Play, Sale, Trip.com, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Double Eleven, Traction, Marketing, Retail

These double-date promotions have gained significant traction across Asia, and are in response to the shifting global e-commerce landscape and consumers' inclination to maximise savings through lower prices and promotions.

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These double-date promotions have gained significant traction across Asia, and are in response to the shifting global e-commerce landscape and consumers' inclination to maximise savings through lower prices and promotions.
Trip.com's COO, Schubert Lou, said, "Trip.com is proud to celebrate its phenomenal success with outstanding results for our 3.3 Mega Sale.
Trip.com has been successful in appealing to the global consumer market through its strategic branding initiatives and double-date promotions.
With the ever-evolving e-commerce landscape and the success of these double-date promotions, expect to see more great promotions across Trip.com in the future.

Trip.com's Global 3.3 Promotion Sees Record Success in Asia and Europe

Retrieved on:

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Double, Black Friday, Growth, Travel, Google Play, Sale, Trip.com, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Double Eleven, Traction, Marketing, Retail

These double-date promotions have gained significant traction across Asia, and are in response to the shifting global e-commerce landscape and consumers' inclination to maximise savings through lower prices and promotions.

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These double-date promotions have gained significant traction across Asia, and are in response to the shifting global e-commerce landscape and consumers' inclination to maximise savings through lower prices and promotions.
Trip.com's COO, Schubert Lou, said, "Trip.com is proud to celebrate its phenomenal success with outstanding results for our 3.3 Mega Sale.
Trip.com has been successful in appealing to the global consumer market through its strategic branding initiatives and double-date promotions.
With the ever-evolving e-commerce landscape and the success of these double-date promotions, expect to see more great promotions across Trip.com in the future.

Kuaishou Technology Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Users continue to choose Kuaishou, and our MAUs exceeded 700 million in the fourth quarter, marking a new record high.

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Users continue to choose Kuaishou, and our MAUs exceeded 700 million in the fourth quarter, marking a new record high.
Revenue from our live streaming business remained stable at RMB10.0 billion for the fourth quarter of 2023 and 2022, respectively.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, average MAUs on the Kuaishou App exceeded 700 million, marking another new record.
Based on our refined operation strategy, the subsidy cost per DAU of Kuaishou Express declined year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Coeur Reports Year-End 2023 Mineral Reserves and Resources

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Mining, Minerals, Steel, Zinc, Double, Growth, Lead, Metal, Gold, CDE, Silver, Wharf, Palladium

Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CDE) today reported year-end 2023 proven and probable reserves of 3.2 million ounces of gold and 243.9 million ounces of silver, net of depletion.

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Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CDE) today reported year-end 2023 proven and probable reserves of 3.2 million ounces of gold and 243.9 million ounces of silver, net of depletion.
Measured and indicated resources totaled 3.2 million ounces of gold, 196.3 million ounces of silver, 1,517 million pounds of zinc and 768.7 million pounds of lead, reflecting year-over-year increases for all metals driven by additions at Palmarejo, Rochester, Wharf and Silvertip.
Inferred resources were 2.0 million ounces of gold, 92.5 million ounces of silver, 481.8 million pounds of zinc and 199.8 million pounds of lead, signifying year-over-year increases of approximately 14%, 32%, 27% and 20%, respectively.
“Coeur’s total exploration investment in 2023 was lower than in recent years and resource expansion was our primary goal for the year, which was achieved across all of our sites.

DEWAR'S® BLENDED SCOTCH LAUNCHES MIZUNARA OAK FINISHED 21 YEAR OLD WHISKY

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Friends, Double, Growth, International Whisky Competition, System, Family, Master blender, Beer

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DEWAR'S® BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY introduces the newest iteration from its award-winning Double Double series, Double Double 21 Year Old Mizunara Oak Cask Finish. Finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak casks, this expression was ranked #7 in Whisky Advocate's list of Top 20 Most Exciting Whiskies of 2023, with a rating of 95.

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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DEWAR'S® BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY introduces the newest iteration from its award-winning Double Double series, Double Double 21 Year Old Mizunara Oak Cask Finish.
DEWAR's Double Double 21 Year Old Mizunara Oak Cask Finish brings together the distilling traditions of Japan and Scotland, creating a rare blend that captures the essence of two cultures.
This process has earned DEWAR's original iteration of Double Double 21 Year Old 1st place at the International Whisky Competition for Best Blended Scotch 20-24 yrs in 2023 .
Together, my team and I introduced a distinctive twist to our award-winning DEWAR's Double Double 21 Year Old by finishing it in Japanese Mizunara Oak casks, creating a new and exciting whisky.

Global Times: Uzbekistan seeking new path to progress and prosperity with China

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

In February 2022, President Mirziyoyev was invited to visit China to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.

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In February 2022, President Mirziyoyev was invited to visit China to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.
In May 2023, President Mirziyoyev attended the China-Central Asia Summit during a state visit to China.
With Uzbekistan implementing a 10-day visa-free policy for tourists from China, tourism cooperation between China and Uzbekistan is poised for further expansion in scale.
Both countries are at a critical stage of reform and development, with China comprehensively promoting the Chinese path to modernization and Uzbekistan striving for building a "New Uzbekistan."