Terraformation’s biodiversity-focused forest accelerator gains momentum as the first cohort scales its operations and two more cohorts confirmed

First Asia-Pacific cohort launches four projects across the Philippines and Indonesia, which include providing forestry training for The Nature Conservancy Asia projects in Aotearoa New Zealand, and Indonesia The inaugural cohort in Terraformation’s Accelerator graduates to Phase 2, backed by $1.1M to develop into full-scale carbon projects WAIMEA, Hawaii–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 09, 2023 Terraformation, the global […]

New Tholos Foundation White Paper Shows Safer Nicotine Alternatives Lead to Significant Reduction in Smoking Rates

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 08, 2023 The Tholos Foundation, in partnership with Japan-based Pacific Alliance Institute and Sweden-based consulting firm Scantech Strategy Advisors, today released a policy paper, Safer Nicotine Works, on how Sweden and Japan have successfully reduced smoking rates by introducing safer alternative nicotine products. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: […]

Mary Kay Ash Foundation℠ Celebrates Five Years Shaping the Future of Cancer Research in Partnership With UT Southwestern Medical Center

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 07, 2023 The Mary Kay Ash Foundation℠, a decades-long leader and advocate for finding cures for cancers affecting women, and UT Southwestern Medical Center, one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, in Dallas, Texas, are celebrating five years of collaborative success on the International Postdoctoral Scholars in Cancer Research Fellowship program. Hosted […]

Six Decades of Dedication: Mary Kay Releases In-Depth Report in Critical Areas of Sustainability

‘Special Report on Sustainability 2023’ Highlights the Global Beauty Brand’s Environmental, Social, and Economic Sustainability Impact Spanning 60 Years DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 02, 2023 Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for corporate sustainability and stewardship, released its ‘Special Report on Sustainability 2023’ detailing the brand’s unwavering commitment to enriching women’s lives and ensuring a sustainable future […]

Simon Thailand Grand Opening Successful in Bangkok Thailand

BANGKOK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 31, 2023 Simon Thailand, a leading industrial group specializing in technological solutions for lighting, lighting control, connectivity, and electrical equipment, celebrated its grand opening in Bangkok on October 26th, 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231031878486/en/ Mr. Sergio Vives, Chairman of Simon Group, and Mr. Esteban Bretcha, CEO […]

Starr Insurance Condemns Atrocities Against Israel

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 20, 2023 Maurice R. Greenberg, chairman and chief executive officer of Starr Insurance, issued the following statement about the recent attack on Israel: “Starr Insurance unequivocally condemns the brutal atrocities perpetrated by Hamas on innocent Israelis on Saturday, October 7, 2023, as well as the ongoing captivity of hostages taken. “Throughout our […]

83% of companies in Asia Pacific project growth agility and experience as critical pillars of success: APAC’s Largest HR Study

APAC’s largest HR transformation study, HR Evolution Perspective 2023: Empower and Evolve, a Darwinbox and People Matters initiative. SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 17, 2023 HR Evolution Perspectives 2023 reveals that CXOs across Asia Pacific today project high growth and profitability in the coming few years. While 83% of CXOs across the region say they expect revenue growth […]

GMAT™ Focus Edition Sets to Deliver Test Next Month; Replaces the Current Version in February

Registration for GMAT Focus is now open to candidates to business schools RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 17, 2023 The Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC), a global association representing leading business schools, is geared up for testing of the GMAT™ Focus Edition to begin on November 7, 2023. The updated GMAT Focus Edition will replace the current […]

Medisca Takes Additional Steps to Protect Its Innovative Technologies

Medisca sues FlackTek for patent infringement. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 13, 2023 Medisca has taken another step in protecting the strategic research and development (R&D) investments made decades ago that ultimately led to the industry-leading Medisca MAZ® mixer. The Medisca MAZ mixer provides an efficient, uniform, and high-quality solution for compounding hundreds of formulations and is […]

b-ex Inc. the first Japanese company in World Biodiversity Summit committed on sustainable initiatives in beauty industry

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 10, 2023 b-ex Inc. (headquartered in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, under CEO Toshihiro Fukui), whose main business is the development and sale of professional products for beauty salons and consumer channels, participated in World Biodiversity Summit (WBS) in New York, on 21st September 2023. This event, held in conjunction with the 78th session of the […]

The commemorative video for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation “Open the Golden Future” has been released

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 06, 2023 The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC) launched the commemorative video for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation titled “Open the Golden Future” on 6 October. The video was produced by the AJC in collaboration with the winners of the Golden Bridge Short Video Campaign, which the AJC hosted on Instagram from […]

Medisca Takes Steps to Protect its Innovative Technologies

Medisca sues Fagron, HiperScan, and Gako for patent infringement. MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 26, 2023 Through decades of strategic research and development (“R&D”) investment, the Medisca name has become synonymous with innovative, customer-focused technologies. In compounding, for example, Medisca continues to deliver customized solutions with an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. This includes the industry-leading Medisca […]