Geography of Asia

So-Young International Inc. to Acquire Controlling Interest in Wuhan Miracle Laser Systems, Inc.

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Jianghan Plain, Wuhan, Geography of Asia

BEIJING, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- So-Young International Inc. (Nasdaq: SY) (So-Young or the Company), the largest and most vibrant social community in China for consumers, professionals and service providers in the medical aesthetics industry, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with Wuhan Miracle Laser Systems, Inc. ("Wuhan Miracle") and shareholders of Wuhan Zeqi Technology Co., Ltd. ("Wuhan Zeqi"), a shareholder of Wuhan Miracle, to acquire controlling interest in Wuhan Miracle for a total consideration of RMB 791 million.

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  • BEIJING, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- So-Young International Inc. (Nasdaq: SY) (So-Young or the Company), the largest and most vibrant social community in China for consumers, professionals and service providers in the medical aesthetics industry, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with Wuhan Miracle Laser Systems, Inc. ("Wuhan Miracle") and shareholders of Wuhan Zeqi Technology Co., Ltd. ("Wuhan Zeqi"), a shareholder of Wuhan Miracle, to acquire controlling interest in Wuhan Miracle for a total consideration of RMB 791 million.
  • The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is currently expected to occur in the third quarter of 2021.
  • "We hope our strategic investment in Wuhan Miracle will enable us to continue to seize the opportunities of the industry and bring greater returns to our shareholders."
  • So-Young is the largest and most vibrant social community in China for consumers, professionals and service providers in the medical aesthetics industry.

BIO Asia-Taiwan 2021 to Go Ahead in 'All Online' Format

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Countries, Nangang District, Taipei, Taipei, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, Nangang, TAIWAN, Cities in Asia, Geography of Asia

The on-site exhibition however will be postponed until November 4-7, 2021, still held at TaiNEX 2, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei.

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  • The on-site exhibition however will be postponed until November 4-7, 2021, still held at TaiNEX 2, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei.
  • "With the 'all-online' format, the gathering will enable the biomedical community from around the world to network without boundaries," said Johnsee Lee, Chairman of the Organizing Committee.
  • Note that the Exhibition has now been extended an extra four days, now opening on July 19 and closing on July 28.
  • "During the pandemic, we have continued to work with local stakeholders to help upgrade the domestic biotechnology industry to international standards", said Herbert Wu, Chairman of the Taiwan Bio Industry Organization (Taiwan BIO), one of the organizers of BIO Asia-Taiwan 2021 along with the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO).

China Daily: Businesses encouraged to embrace AI

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Friday, June 25, 2021
North China Plain, Tianjin, Articles, Smart city, Innovation, Administrative divisions, Geography of Asia

The online event, themed "The Future of AI in Manufacturing Industries", was jointly organized by the Tianjin Municipal People's Government Information Office, China Daily, and Asia News Network.

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  • The online event, themed "The Future of AI in Manufacturing Industries", was jointly organized by the Tianjin Municipal People's Government Information Office, China Daily, and Asia News Network.
  • "We are talking about 5 million undergraduates in China, a large portion of whom are engineering majors.
  • Local governments in China have been implementing innovation-driven development strategies and building "smart cities" and smart factories, she said.
  • To reach the goal, it is imperative to cultivate and attract more AI experts from around world, she added.

Bay to Bay: Synergies between San Francisco Bay Area and China's Greater Bay Area

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Geography of China, Pearl River Delta, South China, Special administrative regions of China, Geography of Asia, Cities in China, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong, San Francisco Bay Area, Macau, Pearl River Delta Economic Zone

HONG KONG, June 25, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - A research report identifying synergies and collaboration opportunities between the San Francisco Bay Area and China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) was published and presented at a webinar today by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, based in San Francisco, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

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  • HONG KONG, June 25, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - A research report identifying synergies and collaboration opportunities between the San Francisco Bay Area and China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) was published and presented at a webinar today by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, based in San Francisco, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
  • Entitled "Bay to Bay: China's Greater Bay Area Plan and Its Synergies for US and San Francisco Bay Area Business," the report analyses the trade, investment and policy landscape of the two bay areas, and identifies sectors with potential including climate change, clean energy, healthcare, electric and autonomous vehicles, biomedicine, and fintech.
  • Sean Randolph, the report's principal author and Senior Director at the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, notes that "The GBA and the San Francisco Bay Area are both complex regions and global economic hubs.
  • Hong Kong in particular, as an international crossroads with a dynamic services sector and innovative research, has similarities to San Francisco.

MainettiCare Becomes Official Face Mask Supplier of Hong Kong, China Delegation to Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong, Cities in China, Geography of China, Geography of Asia

HONG KONG, June 24, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Mainetti Group ("Mainetti" or the "Company"), the leading global retail solutions provider, is pleased to announce that MainettiCare - the Company's high-quality PPE range - has become the "Official Face Mask Supplier" of the Hong Kong, China Delegation travelling to the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games (Tokyo 2020), under a partnership with the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC).

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  • HONG KONG, June 24, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Mainetti Group ("Mainetti" or the "Company"), the leading global retail solutions provider, is pleased to announce that MainettiCare - the Company's high-quality PPE range - has become the "Official Face Mask Supplier" of the Hong Kong, China Delegation travelling to the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games (Tokyo 2020), under a partnership with the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC).
  • As Official Face Mask Supplier, MainettiCare will provide 100% Made in Hong Kong high-performance HK96 Nanofiber Filter 3D Face Masks (HK96(TM)) and the MainettiCare Disposable Masks (ASTM Level 3) to the travelling Hong Kong, China Delegation.
  • This essential PPE will safeguard athletes and officials from Covid-19 while providing maximum performance and comfort.
  • Mr. Paul Tai, Regional Director of the Far East & Global Head of MainettiCare, said, "We are incredibly honored that MainettiCare has been selected as the "Official Face Mask Supplier" to the Hong Kong, China Olympic Delegation to Tokyo 2020.

Central Global Berhad Seeks Strategic Partnerships for Construction Projects

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Lahad Datu, Sabah, Geography of Southeast Asia, Geography of Asia, Regions

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Main Market-listed Central Global Berhad's ("Central Global") shareholders have passed all the resolutions at the Group's AGM for the financial year ended 31 December 2021 held virtually today.

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  • KUALA LUMPUR, June 22, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Main Market-listed Central Global Berhad's ("Central Global") shareholders have passed all the resolutions at the Group's AGM for the financial year ended 31 December 2021 held virtually today.
  • Central Global executive chairman Dato' Faisal Zelman said: "We are pleased that the virtual AGM went smoothly without any technical hiccups.
  • "We shared at the AGM that the board is seeking opportunities for the construction arm through strategic partnerships as we believe that the landscape for the construction business is changing and that such partnerships are the way forward for us.
  • Central Global was also awarded a construction project located in Lahad Datu, Sabah valued at RM101 million.

Joy Spreader Plans to Adopt a Share Award Scheme through a Stock Repurchase Program

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Share repurchase, Stock market, Hong Kong, Cities in China, Geography of China, Geography of Asia

HONG KONG, June 21, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The Board of Joy Spreader (06988.HK), a Hong Kong publicly traded company, made voluntary announcement regarding its plan of adoption of Share Award Scheme through a stock repurchase program on June 21st, 2021.

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  • HONG KONG, June 21, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The Board of Joy Spreader (06988.HK), a Hong Kong publicly traded company, made voluntary announcement regarding its plan of adoption of Share Award Scheme through a stock repurchase program on June 21st, 2021.
  • Analysts credit that the Company has delivered an impressive growth dynamics and positive momentum in the recent years, however, believe the current stock price fails to reflect the intrinsic value of the Company, while signifying the optimal time window to conduct a stock repurchase program for award shares scheme.
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Unscientific, Unrealistic and Imaginary Claims; a threat to peace in the South China Sea

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Geography of Asia, Asia, Territorial disputes of China, Countries, South China Sea, China

The South China Sea and its island chains are experiencing rising escalation and tension first-hand.

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  • The South China Sea and its island chains are experiencing rising escalation and tension first-hand.
  • The situation as it is in the South China Sea is very alarming owing to the power imbalance in the region.
  • The South China Sea and its island chains are experiencing rising escalation and tension first hand.
  • The Chinese claim at that time was though limited to small scattered islands in the South China Sea.

Coding Dojo, AXSOS Academy Train Young Palestinians for New Careers in Tech

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Geography of the State of Palestine, Ramallah, Palestinian National Authority, Eli, Mateh Binyamin, Geography of Asia, State of Palestine

BELLEVUE, Wash., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Coding Dojo , a global technology education company, announces today its partnership with AXSOS Academy in Ramallah to train young Palestinians for careers in tech through coding bootcamps, supported by the Palestinian government.

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  • BELLEVUE, Wash., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Coding Dojo , a global technology education company, announces today its partnership with AXSOS Academy in Ramallah to train young Palestinians for careers in tech through coding bootcamps, supported by the Palestinian government.
  • With 2,500 applicants to its first cohort, AXSOS Academy is considered one of the most promising educational projects in Palestine in decades.
  • This aligns with Coding Dojo's mission of providing students with the practical coding skills they need to succeed in tech careers.
  • We're thrilled to be working with the Palestinian ministries and AXSOS Academy to deliver on that mission for these inspiring young Palestinians."

The global launch of Mhub by MGM Hotel Brand, brings together for more with a youthful mindset

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Cities in China, Jiangnan, Nanjing, Yangtze River Delta, Cinema of the United States, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Yangtze Delta, Brand, Geography of Asia

With the rise of the "Generation Z" consumers, they are gradually becoming the main travelers.

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  • With the rise of the "Generation Z" consumers, they are gradually becoming the main travelers.
  • The brand's first hotel worldwide, Mhub by MGM Nanjing, Jiangning, was first unveiled in Nanjing in May this year.
  • The world's first Mhub by MGM hotel is located in Nanjing, a famous economic and cultural city, and a pivot in the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration, to mark a good start for the brand's future development.
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