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British Luxury Phone Brand XOR Makes Its Debut in the Chinese Market

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Sale, Greater, Economic development

LONDON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- XOR, the British luxury phone brand, proudly announces the official launch of the X2 phone for sale in China.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- XOR, the British luxury phone brand, proudly announces the official launch of the X2 phone for sale in China.
  • This significant moment marks XOR's commitment to the Chinese market, delivering uniquely crafted products that offer Chinese consumers an unparalleled and flawless experience.
  • Hutch Hutchison, Head of Design at XOR, states, "We are delighted to introduce XOR to the Chinese market.
  • XOR, as the only luxury phone manufactured in the UK, aligns with consumers' pursuit of emotional value through its unique design and product positioning.

HNTB names Stephen Knobbe president of Northwest Division

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Friday, January 5, 2024
Eastlink, Transport, Ray, Greater, Denver International Airport, Strategic planning, Lynnwood Link extension, Growth, Aviation, HNTB, Hotel, Management

DENVER, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HNTB's Stephen Knobbe, PE, has been named president of the firm's Northwest Division. From the firm's Denver office, he will oversee vital and complex infrastructure programs in growth markets, including highways, rail/transit, tolling and aviation.

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  • Knobbe leads operations of fast growing seven-state division, including more than 500 employees
    DENVER, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HNTB's Stephen Knobbe, PE, has been named president of the firm's Northwest Division.
  • "The Northwest Division is a critical contributor to HNTB's ongoing success, and we are well positioned for continued growth," said Michelle Dippel, HNTB Western Region president.
  • "The Northwest Division is a critical contributor to HNTB's ongoing success, and we are well positioned for continued growth," said Michelle Dippel, HNTB Western Region president.
  • As Northwest Division president, Knobbe is responsible for leading operations and strategic planning in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado.

"SERAPH: In the Darkness" Confirms Innovative Blockchain Gaming Economic Models at Conclusion of Chaos Legacy Test

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
Seraph, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Collection, MMO, ARPG, Greater, Darkness, PFP, Non-fungible token, Element, UI, NFT, Social, ETH, PvP, Video game

The Chaos Legacy Test focused on validating the practical economic model of the game.

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  • The Chaos Legacy Test focused on validating the practical economic model of the game.
  • During the testing period, the development team maintained a rapid update frequency, continuously fixing game bugs and promptly adjusting the economic model and gameplay issues.
  • North America and Europe also gradually rose in the latter half of the test, reflecting the global popularity of SERAPH.
  • These initiatives aim to meet the needs of global players and evolve the economic model, bridging the gap between Web3 and traditional gamers.

Apollomics Completes Enrollment in Phase 3 Bridging Study of Uproleselan in Chinese Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
APLM, Survival, Medicine, Prognosis, Greater, Disease, Incidence, Peking Union Medical College, Cancer, Acute myeloid leukemia, Patient, AML

This Phase 3 bridging study is being performed in China with Chinese r/r AML patients.

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  • This Phase 3 bridging study is being performed in China with Chinese r/r AML patients.
  • Apollomics licensed uproleselan from GlycoMimetics (Nasdaq: GLYC), including the rights to clinical development, production and commercial sales in the Greater China market (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan).
  • “AML is a highly aggressive hematological cancer, and the prognosis of patients with relapsed or refractory disease is extremely poor.
  • AML remains a major unmet medical need in China with an incidence of close to 40,000 patients every year.

Tokyu Land, NTT and DOCOMO Host IOWN WEEK Events

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Recreation, Conference, Network, Research, Greater, NTT, NTT DOCOMO, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, Communication, Shibuya Station, Tokyu Land, Tokyu Group, APN, Mobile phone

TOKYO, Dec 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Tokyu Land Corporation (Tokyu Land), NTT Corporation (NTT) and NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) jointly announced that they organized IOWN WEEK at the Shibuya Sakura Stage in central Tokyo from December 13 to 15 to celebrate the commercial launch of the world's first all-photonic network, APN IOWN 1.01 in urban development.

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  • TOKYO, Dec 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Tokyu Land Corporation (Tokyu Land), NTT Corporation (NTT) and NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) jointly announced that they organized IOWN WEEK at the Shibuya Sakura Stage in central Tokyo from December 13 to 15 to celebrate the commercial launch of the world's first all-photonic network, APN IOWN 1.01 in urban development.
  • In addition, the IOWN Web Conference held at SHIBUYA SOLASTA demonstrated exciting possibilities for corporate tenants of Shibuya Sakura Stage for the use of next-generation networks.
  • These events marked the world's first3 implementation of remote rap battles and web conferences using an all-photonic network, APN IOWN 1.0.
  • Tokyu Land and the NTT Group4 entered into a collaboration agreement on June 7 to utilize technologies and services related to NTT's IOWN concept5 for innovative urban development, such as using the all-photonic IOWN network in smart systems that significantly reduce urban power consumption.

Albuquerque Regional Economic Senior VP Chad Matheson Named One of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2023

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Old Dominion University, Conference, Partnership, Economics, Consultant, Research, Tidewater Community College, Greater, Social, Commerce, University, Social media, Business intelligence, Senior, Management

Albuquerque, NM, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) Senior Vice President Chad Matheson was recently named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2023 by Consultant Connect at their annual Economix Conference in Atlanta, GA. Matheson was recognized based on nominations from economic development professionals and site location consultants who rated nominees on excellent practices, innovation and success in building the communities they serve.

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  • Albuquerque, NM, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) Senior Vice President Chad Matheson was recently named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2023 by Consultant Connect at their annual Economix Conference in Atlanta, GA. Matheson was recognized based on nominations from economic development professionals and site location consultants who rated nominees on excellent practices, innovation and success in building the communities they serve.
  • Matheson was the only honoree from New Mexico and only one of two honorees from the Southwest this year.
  • Matheson has held the role since being promoted from Vice President of Economic Competitiveness in spring 2023.
  • In addition to Matheson, Casey was also recognized by Consultant Connect as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2022.

Sovos Brands Announces the Promotion of E. Yuri Hermida to President

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Procter & Gamble, Reckitt, Marketing, Child, Greater, Health, Yuri, FTC, Campbell Soup Company, Hygiene

LOUISVILLE, Colo., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sovos Brands, Inc. (“Sovos Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SOVO), one of the fastest-growing food companies of scale in the United States, today announced the promotion of E. Yuri Hermida to President of Sovos Brands, effective December 11, 2023.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Colo., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sovos Brands, Inc. (“Sovos Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SOVO), one of the fastest-growing food companies of scale in the United States, today announced the promotion of E. Yuri Hermida to President of Sovos Brands, effective December 11, 2023.
  • Mr. Hermida will continue to report to Todd Lachman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sovos Brands.
  • “Over the last year, Yuri has proven to be an invaluable asset in executing the Sovos Brands enterprise-wide growth strategy,” said Mr. Lachman.
  • Prior to joining Sovos Brands, he served as Executive Vice President at Reckitt Benckiser, a multinational producer of consumer goods in the health, hygiene and nutrition categories, overseeing the company’s multibillion-dollar North American Hygiene business.

Almirall Initiates First Phase I Clinical Study of ALM223, an Interleukin 2 Mutant Fusion Protein for Autoimmune Diseases

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Science, Other Science, Biotechnology, Research, Pharmaceutical, Health, Clinical Trials, Other Health, Regulatory T cell, Simcere Pharmaceutical, Immune system, Multimedia, BME, Greater, Natural killer T cell, Human, Pharmacokinetics, Cell, Safety, ALM, Almirall, NK

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231221296013/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231221296013/en/
    Almirall HQ in Barcelona (Photo: Business Wire)
    ALM223 is a modified version of the protein IL-2 designed to selectively activate Regulatory T cells (Tregs).
  • It may therefore have potential to restore immune balance and prevent the immune cells from attacking the body’s own cells.
  • ALM223, previously referred to as SIM0278, had been developed by Simcere by utilizing their protein engineering platform.
  • Simcere also initiated the phase I development for the Chinese market in August 2023.

Tru Earth Donates $2M Worth of Everyday Essentials to Communities in Need This Holiday Season

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Partnership, Food, Homelessness, Greater Vancouver Food Bank, Greater, B Corporation (certification), Holiday, HPP, COVID-19, Pregnancy, Poverty, Capitalism, Mother, Organization

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tru Earth announced a two-fold donation totaling $2M CAD worth of everyday essentials to the Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP) in San Francisco and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank in Canada. The assortment of products, which include reusable shopping bags, lunch kits and beeswax wraps, among other items, will benefit homeless mothers, pregnant women and families facing food insecurity served by the two organizations.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tru Earth announced a two-fold donation totaling $2M CAD worth of everyday essentials to the Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP) in San Francisco and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank in Canada.
  • "There is unfortunately an increasing need to support our neighbors in need across North America, and beyond.
  • "We are thrilled and grateful to receive this donation from Tru Earth, which will help our client base worry about one less thing this holiday season."
  • "The holiday season is a great time to kick off giving, but these issues affecting San Francisco and Vancouver communities don't stop after the holidays," said Liski.

VizyPay Celebrates Local Businesses With Second Annual Look Local First Day

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Chamber of commerce, Commerce, Small business, Greater, HQ

Part of VizyPay’s Look Local First movement, Look Local First Day was officially declared by Waukee’s Mayor and Chamber of Commerce in 2022.

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  • Part of VizyPay’s Look Local First movement, Look Local First Day was officially declared by Waukee’s Mayor and Chamber of Commerce in 2022.
  • Look Local First Day is dedicated to celebrating entrepreneurs and empowering consumers to choose local businesses over big-box retailers.
  • As a small business champion, VizyPay challenges consumers across the nation to support their local businesses on Look Local First Day, throughout the holiday season and year-round.
  • Find out more about the Look Local First movement and small businesses to support on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .