Aptamer developed by HKBU for treating rare bone disease 'X-linked hypophosphatemia' receives Orphan Drug Designation and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation by U.S. FDA
HONG KONG, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A research led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and the Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to School of Medicine at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital) has...
Incheon's Bold Return to CES 2025: Pioneering Tomorrow's Smart Cities
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority (IFEZ) will make a strong comeback at CES 2025, which will be held from January 7 to 10 in Las Vegas. Under the theme "Urban Renaissance: Building Tomorrow's...
CNN rings in 2025 from across the Asia Pacific, culminating with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen in New York
HONG KONG, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CNN is gearing up for another unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration, leading its global audience into 2025 with music, laughter, and live coverage from around the world. At 7:00 AM ET, CNN kicks off its...
Mintel's report: 74% of Thais seek to improve their weight amid rising obesity rates
BANGKOK, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One in four (25%) Thais identified themselves as overweight or obese, with 11% considering themselves underweight, according to Mintel's Weight Management Diets – Thai Consumer – 2024 report. However, data from...
TPIsoftware and Vietnam's Industry Leaders Sign Multilateral MOU to Strengthen Sustainability Initiatives
TAIPEI, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan's software company TPIsoftware (TWSE: 7781) and its partners are to sign a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize the cross-border collaboration on facilitating greenhouse gases...
The Shining Achievements of Busan MICE in 2024
BUSAN, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid intensifying competition among MICE host cities to attract large events, 2024 saw Busan take bold steps that led to impressive results, proving its potential as a prime MICE destination. The...
India-born Avaada Group Commits $12bn to Transform Rajasthan into a Global Renewable Energy Hub
MUMBAI, India, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avaada Group, a leading name in the renewable energy sector, has announced an unprecedented investment of $12bn in Rajasthan, India, for accelerating green energy transition, thereby establishing the...
2025 Chinese economy: robust capacity in coping with pressure and risks
BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn on China's annual Central Economic Work Conference: 2025 Chinese economy: robust capacity in coping with pressure and risks From China's annual Central Economic Work Conference...