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Facebook has inked deals with music giants that will let its billions of users watch hit music videos alongside viral cat clips and political rants, the company said Friday. Official music videos from artists such as Nicki Minaj, Bob Marley and the Jonas Brothers will go live on the social network Saturday thanks to Facebook’s new partnerships with labels including Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and BMG. They will live in a dedicated section of the Facebook Watch video platform featuring new and popular videos along with playlists like “Hip Hop MVPs” and “Epic Dance Videos,” the social-media giant said. Users can react to, comment on and share the clips just like any other video on Facebook, company officials said. “Official music videos on Facebook are about more than just watching a video,” Vijaye Raji, Facebook’s vice president of entertainment, said in a statement. “They’re about social experiences from discovering new artists with friends to connect...

(RTTNews) - GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK.L, GSK) and Sanofi (SNYNF, SNY) announced they were selected by U.S. government's Operation Warp Speed to supply with 100 million doses of COVID-19 recombinant protein-based vaccine. The U.S. government will provide up to $2.1 billion for development including clinical trials, manufacturing, scale-up and... To keep reading about Sanofi, GSK: COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Selected By U.S. Government’s Operation Warp Speed, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/Rcl8CB

BANGKOK, July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Theppadungporn Coconut Co., Ltd. (TCC), the manufacturer and distributor of Chaokoh coconut milk, ensures zero monkey labour in its coconut production. The discerning customers could trace back all processes to make sure that the products are environmentally sustainable.   The Thai coconut producer distributes new coconut varieties to contracted farmers and conducts a third-party farm inspection to improve the quality of products and environmental impacts. "TCC sets the standard in every business process. From production to product quality, we set them all to meet the international standard. To achieve a sustainable goal, we work closely with our contracted farmers, who we consider as our business partners," says Mr. Aphisak Theppadungporn, a managing director. "Our business is related to natural products. It is not only our duty but our integrity to take care of nature, human and wildlife, as a whole. We have a clear-cut policy on ...

(RTTNews) - Engie (ENGQF.PK, ENGIY.PK) reported a 9.3% decline in revenues, significantly impacted by COVID-19, particularly on Customer Solutions. Revenues for the first-half period declined 9.3% to EUR 27.4 billion from EUR 30.2 billion generated in the same period of last year. Net recurring income, Group share amounted to EUR 0.7 billion compared with EUR 1.5 billion in first-half 2019. This decrease was mainly driven by the decrease in current operating income, partly offset by lower tax expense, while financial costs remained stable. Net income Group share amounted to EUR 0.02 billion, down EUR 2.1 billion, reflecting the decrease in net recurring income, lower income from disposals and negative impact arising from the mark-to-market of nuclear provision funds and financial derivatives, partly offset by the positive effect of commodity mark-to-market compared to first-half 2019. Judith Hartmann, EVP member of ENGIE's executive leadership team and Group's Chief Financial O...

(RTTNews) - The Hong Kong stock market on Thursday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced almost 280 points or 1.2 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 24,710-point plateau and it's expected to see continued consolidation on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is broadly negative following a record drop in U.S. GDP, denting hopes for a quick economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The European markets were down and the U.S. bourses were mixed and the Asian markets are predicted to open in the red. The Hang Seng finished modestly lower on Thursday as losses from the financials and oil and insurance companies were tempered by support from the properties and casinos. For the day, the index lost 172.55 points or 0.69 percent to finish at 24,710.59 after trading between 24,616.05 and 25,197.31. Among the actives, CSPC Pharmaceutical surged 5.10 percent, while New World Development soared 2.87 percent, China Life Insurance plummeted...

(RTTNews) - Vivendi SA (VIV.L, VIVEF.PK) Thursday reported first-half 2020 profit of 757 million euros or 0.65 euro per share, up from 520 million euros or 0.41 euro per share. EBIT for the period rose 2.3% to 660 million euros from 645 million euros last year. Adjusted profit was 583 million euros or 0.50 euro per share, up from 544 million euros or 0.43 euro per share last year. Revenues for the first half rose 3% to 7.576 billion euros from 7.353 billion euros last year. To keep reading about Vivendi H1 Profit Rises, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/Rchf7S

Beijing recently conducted "high-intensity" naval exercises in the South China Sea, China's defence ministry said Thursday, as tensions grow over the Asian power's manoeuvres in the contested waters. To keep reading about China conducts military drills in South China Sea, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RcgVcg

(RTTNews) - TELEFÓNICA (TDE.L, TEF) reported that its second quarter net profit to shareholders declined 50.7 percent year-over-year to 425 million euros. Earnings per share was 0.07 euros compared to 0.16 euros. Operating income before depreciation and amortisation (OIBDA) declined by 25.3% to 3.31 billion euros. In organic terms, OIBDA declined by 10.0%, for the quarter. Underlying OIBDA was 3.43 billion euros, down 19.5%, excluding mainly the impairment of goodwill allocated to T. Argentina. Underlying earnings per share was 0.12 euros compared to 0.16 euros. Second quarter Group revenues declined by 14.8% year-on-year to 10.34 billion euros (a decline of 5.6% in organic terms or 3.8% in four core markets). Telefónica said it remains on track to deliver 2020 outlook. The dividend for 2020 is confirmed at 0.40 euros, the first tranche of which is payable in December 2020 and the second tranche in June 2021. Also, the company reiterated its guidance for 2022. To keep reading about T...

(RTTNews) - The China stock market has climbed higher in three straight sessions, advancing almost 100 points or 3.1 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 3,295-point plateau and it's called higher again on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat on solid earnings news and economic data. The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses moved higher and the Asian markets are expected to follow the latter lead. The SCI finished sharply higher on Wednesday following gains from the financials, properties and oil and insurance companies. For the day, the index spiked 66.59 points or 2.06 percent to finish at the daily high of 3,294.55 after trading as low as 3,209.99. The Shenzhen Composite Index soared 63.11 points or 2.90 percent to end at 2,236.95. Among the actives, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China collected 0.80 percent, while Bank of China climbed 1.20 percent, China Construction Bank advanced 0.99 percent, Chi...

PUYALLUP, Wash., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Toyota of Puyallup has recently announced a new customer benefit for that purchase a new vehicle. It is a Lifetime Warranty that covers the powertrain components of the vehicle for as long as the customer owns the vehicle. The dealership adds the program to its list of other benefits customers can take advantage of when purchasing or leasing a vehicle from the dealership. Customers who purchase a new vehicle will receive the Limited Powertrain Warranty at no additional cost and will last as long as the vehicle is owned. Customers must maintain the vehicle to the manufacturer's recommendations. If so, the dealership can help pay for covered claims under their limit of liability. The benefit covers numerous parts and systems within each vehicle, such as: Engine parts Transmission and transfer cases All-Wheel Drive assemblies Drivetrain assemblies A complete list of covered parts is accessible on their website. Coverage on major com...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNSS) today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 52,173,913 shares of its common stock. The public offering price of each share of common stock is $0.23. Sunesis expects to receive gross proceeds of approximately $12 million from this offering, before deducting the underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. Sunesis has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 7,826,086 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any. This offering is expected to close on or about July 31, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions. Sunesis anticipates using the net proceeds from the proposed offering to fund ongoing development of PDK1 inhibitor SNS-510 and general corporate purposes. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is acting as the sole book-running manager in this offering. The securities described above are being offered by Su...

(RTTNews) - Jupiter Fund Management Plc. (JUP.L) reported Wednesday that its first-half profit before tax fell 50 percent to 40.8 million pounds from last year's 81.4 million pounds. Basic earnings per share fell 57 percent to 6.5 pence from 15.1 pence a year ago. Underlying profit before tax was 56.6 million pounds, compared to 88.8 million pounds a year ago. Underlying earnings per share declined to 10.0 pence from 15.7 pence last year. Net management fees declined 12 percent to 161.4 million pounds from 182.9 million pounds in the prior-year period. Assets under management fell 8 percent to 39.2 billion pounds from 45.9 billion pounds in the prior year. Further, the company announced an interim dividend per share of 7.9 pence, the same as last year. Looking ahead, Chief Executive Officer Andrew Formica said, "Jupiter continues to operate with a solid capital position, supporting the needs of its business and its dividend pay-out policy. This means we can approach the second...

Pilgrims, donning face masks and moving in small groups after days in isolation, began arriving to Islam's holiest site in Mecca on Wednesday for the start of a historically unique and scaled-down haj experience reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic. This year pilgrims are eating prepackaged meals alone in their hotel rooms and praying at a distance from one another. To keep reading about Very different, symbolic haj in Saudi Arabia amid coronavirus, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RcZd1l

GREATER CHINA HIGHLIGHTS(Note: Percentage and other changes refer to first-half 2019 unless otherwise noted) 401 out of IMAX China's approximately 700 theatre network in Chinese mainland have resumed operations under the China Film Administration's guidelines. Including the Hong Kong and Taiwan network, 411 IMAX Greater China theatres are open as of the reporting date. IMAX China signed 22 deals in the first half of 2020, led by a 20-theatre agreement with longtime partner and industry leader Wanda Film, and a new agreement at the highly anticipated Universal Beijing CityWalk. Backlog reached 271 systems as of June 30, 2020. Revenue of US$6.7 million, down 89% year-over-year, with an adjusted net loss of US$15.5 million due to the adverse impact of COVID-19 and the temporary closure of most of the theatre network. The Company maintains a strong balance sheet with US$73.8 million in net cash as of June 30, 2020. Approval of a stable interim dividend of approximately US$7 million...

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq – MOFG; the “Company”) announced today the issuance of $65 million aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the “Notes”) in a private placement transaction to certain qualified institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors. The Notes are intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes and to support its organic growth plans, including maintaining its regulatory capital ratios. The Notes have an initial fixed rate of 5.75% per annum, mature on July 30, 2030, and become callable at the Company’s option beginning on July 30, 2025 (“call date”), subject to certain exceptions. Starting on the call date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to an interest rate per annum equal to the then current three-month term SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Ra...

President Emmanuel Macron has promised a night work allowance for France's police force, after officers demanded greater government backing in the face of protests over claims of brutality and racism in their ranks. On a surprise late-night visit to two specialised police units in Paris overnight Monday to Tuesday, Macron promised a budget of 10 million euros To keep reading about Macron tries to placate France’s under-fire police, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RcWyhd

"UNAMA also continued to document attacks from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan Province (ISIL-KP) on religious minorities in Afghanistan, including the Sikh community and the Shi'a Muslim population, most of whom also belong to the Hazara ethnic group," the report said. To keep reading about UN mission in Afghan documents terror attacks on Sikhs, other religious minorities, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RcVrSJ

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., July 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSFG - news) (the "Company"), the holding company for First Savings Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income of $15.4 million, or $6.51 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 compared to net income of $4.4 million, or $1.85 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. Commenting on the Company’s performance, Larry W. Myers, President and CEO stated: “We are very pleased with the outstanding quarter, including the stellar level of reported earnings, $2.9 million increase in allowance for loan losses, resiliency of asset quality, stability of the net interest margin, significant increase in stockholders’ equity, and substantial increase in shareholder value. The core bank, which is the bedrock of our entrepreneurial enterprise, continues to perform very well each quarter and the ancillary business lines, which provide diversification of o...

OTTAWA, July 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAV CANADA will restore regular nighttime air navigation services at twelve locations in British Columbia, beginning August 4, 2020. This decision was made after considering both the regional public health environment and operational requirements. In May 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic NAV CANADA temporarily suspended overnight air navigation services at 18 facilities, including air traffic control towers, flight service stations and locations which receive remote airport aerodrome advisory service. These measures reduced the exposure of NAV CANADA’s essential employees to the coronavirus, while ensuring that critical air navigation services remained available when they were most needed. NAV CANADA remains fully committed to safeguarding the health of our employees and the resiliency of our services. The company will remain vigilant and regularly reassess the COVID-19 situation. Quick Facts       Midnight operations will be restored ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when interest rates are pervasively near historic lows and income investors are concerned about heightened market uncertainty, the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (TRADING SYMBOL: NUSI) has surpassed the $100 million mark of assets under management by serving the needs of investors seeking income with a measure of downside protection since its inception on Dec. 19, 2019. "We recognized the challenges income investors face when seeking to generate high current income in today's market," said Mike Spangler, senior vice president of Nationwide's Investment Management Group. "Income from the asset classes that investors have traditionally turned to has decreased with interest rates, and those still offering higher current income have heightened exposure to principal risk. We believed the market was ready for an innovative approach when we partnered with Harvest Volatility Management to launch NUSI. It's e...

(RTTNews) - Japan's capital expenditure grew less than initially estimated in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic hit the economic activity severely, revised data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Monday. Investment in plant and machinery grew only 0.1 percent on a yearly basis instead of 4.3 percent increase estimated previously. Investment of manufacturing firms declined 5.3 percent compared to the initial estimate of 0.6 percent increase. At the same time, capex of non-manufacturing companies grew 2.9 percent versus 6.2 percent rise estimated initially. On a quarterly basis, capital expenditure increased 3.6 percent, which was down from the previous estimate of 6.7 percent. To keep reading about Japan Capital Expenditure Rises Less Than Estimated In Q1, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RcR6ky

(RTTNews) - The China stock market has tracked lower in consecutive trading days, surrendering almost 140 points or 4 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just beneath the 3,200-point plateau and it's tipped to open in the red again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft on rising tensions between... To keep reading about China Shares Predicted To Open Under Pressure On Monday, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RcQS6D

(RTTNews) - SAP SE (SAP) said Sunday that it plans to take its experience management software company Qualtrics public through an initial public offering in the United State. The announcement comes less than two years after the German software giant announced a plan to acquire Qualtrics for $8 billion, days before Qualtrics was set to go public as an independent company. SAP said it currently owns 100% of Qualtrics shares. SAP will retain majority ownership of Qualtrics and has no intention of spinning off or otherwise divesting its majority ownership interest. Qualtrics founder Ryan Smith intends to be Qualtrics' largest individual shareholder. The transaction is not expected to have an impact on its 2020 or longer-term financial targets, SAP said in a statement. To keep reading about SAP's Qualtrics To Go Public, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RcQR5K

NETANYA, Israel, July 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellcom Israel Ltd. (NYSE: CEL) (TASE: CEL) (hereinafter: the "Company") announced today that following the Company's notice of 2020 annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled to take place on July  27, 2020, in which the Company's shareholders will be asked to approve, inter alia, the Company's compensation policy (the compensation policy was attached as Appendix A to the proxy statement of such meeting) and granting an indemnification and exemption letter to office holders who are, or are related to, our controlling shareholders, or in respect of whom our controlling shareholders have a personal interest in receiving indemnification and exemption letters from the Company (the letter of exemption and indemnification was attached as Appendix B to the proxy statement of such meeting), the Company shall amend its compensation policy and its letter of exemption and indemnification to be issued to its office holders...

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FYI: The landslide occurred on Tuesday when 1.5 million cubic metres of earth fell into a tributary of the Yangtze river near the city of Enshi in Hubei province, the Xinhua news agency said, citing local flood control authorities. China's state weather bureau said on Wednesday that the country was hit by fresh rounds of torrential rain this week, further raising flood risks throughout the country. To keep reading about China evacuates thousands after floods threaten villages, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RcNP5T

NEW YORK, July 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Wins Finance Holdings, Inc. ("Wins" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: WINS) and certain of its officers.   The class action, filed in United States District Court for the Central District of California, and docketed under 20-cv-06656, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons other than Defendants who purchased or otherwise acquired Wins securities between October 31, 2018, and July 6, 2020, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials. If you are a shareholder who purchased Wins securities during the class period, you have until September...

New York, July 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "United States Microgrid Market By Type, By Consumption Pattern, By Power Source, By End User Industry, By Region, Forecast & Opportunities, 2025" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05916961/?utm_source=GNWUnited States microgrid market is expected to grow at a formidable rate during the forecast period.The United States microgrid market is driven by the growing need to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions and use of cleaner forms of energy to meet the growing energy demands.Additionally, increasing demand for uninterrupted power supply & resilient power infrastructure is further fueling the market. Moreover, growing industrialization and supportive government initiatives & policies towards green energy are further expected to drive the market during forecast period.The United States microgrid market is segmented based on type, consumption pattern, power source, end user...

ICYMI: Comcast and Sinclair Broadcast Group announced today the companies have reached a multi-year renewal on their content carriage agreement that includes continued retransmission consent of 78 Sinclair television stations in 51 major markets across Comcast’s cable television footprint, as well as continued distribution of the Tennis Channel, 18 Fox-branded regional sports networks, and YES Network for Xfinity TV customers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200724005264/en/ In addition, Xfinity TV customers in the Chicagoland area will be able to access Marquee Sports Network, the new regional sports network jointly owned by Sinclair and The Chicago Cubs, in time for the first home-opener of the 2020 MLB season on Friday, July 24. Chicago customers with X1 can also find Marquee programming seamlessly integrated via the Xfinity Voice Remote and within Sports Zone, a destination available within the X1 guide th...

New York, July 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Animal Healthcare/Veterinary Market Research Report by Pharmaceuticals, by Vaccines, by Medical Feed Additives, by Animal Type - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05913193/?utm_source=GNWOn the basis of Pharmaceuticals, the Animal Healthcare/Veterinary Market is studied across Anti Infalmmatories, Anti-Invectives, Ectoparaciticides, and Endoparaciticides.On the basis of Vaccines, the Animal Healthcare/Veterinary Market is studied across Cattle Vaccines, Companion Animal Vaccines, Equine Vaccines, Poultry Vaccines, and Swine Vaccines.On the basis of Medical Feed Additives, the Animal Healthcare/Veterinary Market is studied across Amino Acids, Antibiotics, Antioxidants, Feed enzymes, Minerals, Prebiotics and Probiotics, and Vitamins.On the basis of Animal Type, the Animal Healthcare/Veterinary Market is studied across Companion...

A total of 236,596 people have recovered from the disease, the Ministry of National Health Services said. Out of the total infections, 116,800 were in detected in Sindh, 91,691 in Punjab, 33,071 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 14,821 in Islamabad, 11,550 in Balochistan, 2,012 in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and 1,942 in Gilgit-Baltistan. To keep reading about Pakistan reports 1,487 new Covid-19 cases, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RcKmnH

New York, July 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "North America Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Devices Market to 2027- Covid-19 Impact and Regional Analysis by Type, End User, and Country" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05934830/?utm_source=GNWOn the other hand, the market is likely to have negative impact due to high cost of CPAP machines and negative effect of device, such as its nearly impossible for the middle class to effort CPAP machine.The cases of apnea are more prevalent in the geriatric population due to other diseases such as snoring , and respiratory diseases associated with apnea.The higher prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea(OSA) is related to the decrease in the size of the upper airway lumen because of the increasing age factor.Moreover, the CPAP market is also driven by the rising number of obese patients in North America. For instance, in 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that around 1....

Welcome to Power Line, a weekly energy newsletter brought to you by Business Insider. Here's what you need to know: Want to get Power Line in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here.  Most of our content is available to BI subscribers. Click here for 20% off.  Got feedback or tips? Email us at energy@businessinsider.com.  Exxon says it has no plans for layoffs. Former employees and documents leaked to Business Insider tell a more complicated story. This morning, we reported that Exxon — which had 75,000 employees at the end of last year — made a change to its internal performance review system that exposes a large portion of its US workforce to job cuts. The company expanded the minimum number of employees that must be classified as "Needs Significant Improvement," or NSI, in the annual review cycle.  Some of those employees are forced to resign. Others have the option to enroll in a performance improvement plan.  Current and former employees said that Exxon is obscuring la...

Comcast and Sinclair Broadcast Group announced today the companies have reached a multi-year renewal on their content carriage agreement that includes continued retransmission consent of 78 Sinclair television stations in 51 major markets across Comcast’s cable television footprint, as well as continued distribution of the Tennis Channel, 18 Fox-branded regional sports networks, and YES Network for Xfinity TV customers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200724005264/en/ In addition, Xfinity TV customers in the Chicagoland area will be able to access Marquee Sports Network, the new regional sports network jointly owned by Sinclair and The Chicago Cubs, in time for the first home-opener of the 2020 MLB season on Friday, July 24. Chicago customers with X1 can also find Marquee programming seamlessly integrated via the Xfinity Voice Remote and within Sports Zone, a destination available within the X1 guide that will...

SEOUL, South Korea, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Riiid, a leading AI education solutions startup and a member company of the Born2Global Centre, has successfully secured a USD 41.8 million pre-Series D funding round. The round includes investment from state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB), NVESTOR, Intervest as well as from an existing investor IMM Investment, bringing Riiid's total funding to date to USD 70.2 million. The funding represents another major milestone for the company, highlighting its more than 200 percent annual sales growth and adding over a million cumulative users since 2017. Riiid has been an active member company of the Born2Global Centre since 2016. Riiid, based in Korea, offers Santa, a mobile test prep application for the popular English proficiency exam, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC). Santa, which has been used by more than a million students in Korea and Japan, reached No. 1 in sales among education apps in Japan and Korea. Riiid...

New York, July 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "North America Electronic Camera Stabilizer Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Type ; Distribution Channel ; Application ; and Country" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05934836/?utm_source=GNWTechnological advancements have led to highly competitive markets across North America. The US is a developed country in terms of acceptance of modern technology electronic devices. The rising trend of advertising products and marketing movies is would propel the camera stabilizer market growth in the coming years. Further, the growing popularity of the film industry has encouraged professionals to come up with increased levels of creativity in cinematography. They are increasingly trying out imaginative work involving perfect motion, by capturing creative shots through specialized lenses. Professional photographers use specific equipment such as rigs and camer...

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President Greg Peters to Present on August 3rd, 2020 Boca Raton, FL, July 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM) (“Bright Mountain Media” or the “Company”), an end-to-end digital media and advertising services platform, today announced that management will present at the SNN Network Virtual Investor Conference taking place August 3-6, 2020. Greg Peters, President and Chief Operating Officer of Bright Mountain Media, is scheduled to host a virtual presentation during the conference as follows: SNN Network Virtual Investor ConferenceDate: Monday, August 3, 2020Time: 11:30 a.m. Eastern time (8:30 a.m. Pacific time)Webcast: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2059/35934 For more information on the SNN Network Virtual Investor Conference, please contact an SNN Network representative or visit https://conference.snn.network/ to register. About Bright Mountain Media Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM) is an end-to-end digital media and advertising serv...

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ICYMI: The landslide occurred on Tuesday when 1.5 million cubic metres of earth fell into a tributary of the Yangtze river near the city of Enshi in Hubei province, the Xinhua news agency said, citing local flood control authorities. China's state weather bureau said on Wednesday that the country was hit by fresh rounds of torrential rain this week, further raising flood risks throughout the country. To keep reading about China evacuates thousands after floods threaten villages, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RcBWYv

ICYMI: (RTTNews) - The Hong Kong stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last eight trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had gathered more than 230 points or 0.9 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just beneath the 25,630-point plateau and it may extend its gains on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is mostly upbeat on European stimulus news, although technology stocks may see profit taking. The European markets were up and the U.S. bourses were mixed and the Asian markets figure to split the difference. The Hang Seng finished sharply higher on Tuesday following gains from the properties, technology stocks and oil and insurance companies. For the day, the index soared 577.67 points or 2.31 percent to finish at the daily high of 25,635.66 after trading as low as 25,378.38. Among the actives, Tencent Holdings skyrocketed 7.94 percent, while AAC Technologies surged 6.15 percent, Techtronic Ind...

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ICYMI: The Yuen Long attack, and the police's apparent failure to prevent it, exacerbated tensions during protests last year, plunging the global financial hub into its deepest crisis since Hong Kong returned from British to Chinese rule in 1997. To keep reading about Hong Kong protesters gather on anniversary of mob attack, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/Rc7q4j

BEIJING, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Maoyan Entertainment ("Maoyan" or "the Company") (Hong Kong: 1896), a leading platform providing innovative Internet-empowered entertainment services in China, cited data showing that cinemas in China successfully accomplished an orderly reopening, after a 178-day closure triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, due to effective implementation of various prevention and control measures that put the safety of moviegoers first. On July 16, the China Film Administration released guidelines for the prevention and control of the epidemic in theaters, which allowed those in low-risk areas to open on July 20. According to Maoyan data, China saw 1,271 cinemas light up their screens in 175 cities on the first day of cinemas reopening. Theaters open on the first day accounted for about 11.2 percent of the nation's total. About 155,000 moviegoers attended screenings, generating a one-day box office of RMB3.476 million.  Among the cities in...

The landslide occurred on Tuesday when 1.5 million cubic metres of earth fell into a tributary of the Yangtze river near the city of Enshi in Hubei province, the Xinhua news agency said, citing local flood control authorities. China's state weather bureau said on Wednesday that the country was hit by fresh rounds of torrential rain this week, further raising flood risks throughout the country. To keep reading about China evacuates thousands after floods threaten villages, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/Rc6gCD

(RTTNews) - The Hong Kong stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last eight trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had gathered more than 230 points or 0.9 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just beneath the 25,630-point plateau and it may extend its gains on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is mostly upbeat on European stimulus news, although technology stocks may see profit taking. The European markets were up and the U.S. bourses were mixed and the Asian markets figure to split the difference. The Hang Seng finished sharply higher on Tuesday following gains from the properties, technology stocks and oil and insurance companies. For the day, the index soared 577.67 points or 2.31 percent to finish at the daily high of 25,635.66 after trading as low as 25,378.38. Among the actives, Tencent Holdings skyrocketed 7.94 percent, while AAC Technologies surged 6.15 percent, Techtronic Industries...

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The Yuen Long attack, and the police's apparent failure to prevent it, exacerbated tensions during protests last year, plunging the global financial hub into its deepest crisis since Hong Kong returned from British to Chinese rule in 1997. To keep reading about Hong Kong protesters gather on anniversary of mob attack, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/Rc3x7s

FYI: A new book on Donald Trump written by his niece sold nearly a million copies on the first day it went on sale in the United States, its publisher said Thursday. ​​Mary Trump's "Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man" is billed as the first unflattering portrayal of the US president by a family insider. To keep reading about Trump niece’s memoir sells nearly 1 million copies on first day, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/Rc2qxg

New York, July 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brilliant Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: BRLIU, the “Company”) announced today that, commencing on July 22, 2020, the holders of the 4,600,000 units sold in the Company’s initial public offering may elect to separately trade the ordinary shares, rights, and warrants included in the units. Units that are not separated will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “BRLIU” The ordinary shares, rights, and the warrants that are separated are expected to trade on Nasdaq under the symbols “BRLI,” “BRLIR,” and “BRLIW” respectively. The units were initially offered by the Company in an underwritten offering. EarlyBirdCapital, Inc., acted as sole book-running manager and I-Bankers Securities, Inc. acted as co-manager of the offering. Holders of units will need to have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the Company’s transfer agent, in order to separate the units into ordinary shares and warrants. About the Comp...