Day: June 20, 2023

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Curia Expands Cell Line Development Offering with CHOZN Platform

Curia signs license agreement with MilliporeSigma to support production of proteins and antibodies

ALBANY, N.Y., June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curia, a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization, today announced it has signed a licensing agreement with MilliporeSigma, the North American Life Sciences Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, that enables Curia and its clients to use the CHOZN® GS-/- cell line for production of therapeutic proteins and antibodies. Following the agreement, the CHOZN GS-/- cell line has been integrated into Curia’s cell line development workflow and is immediately available to Curia customers.

CHOZN® platform is a Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) mammalian cell expression system that allows for faster, simpler selection and scale-up of high-producing clones for production of biologics and therapeutic recombinant proteins. It includes high-performing CHO cell lines, paired media and feeds, optimized expression vectors and robust protocols. The glutamine synthetase GS knockout (GS-/-) cell line of the CHOZN platform is specially designed to help streamline selection, identification and scale-up of high-producing clones ideal for GMP manufacturing of recombinant protein drugs.

“We continue to strengthen our biologics development offerings from discovery through clinical manufacturing,” said Christopher Conway, President R&D, Curia. “The CHOZN GS-/- cell line platform adds a widely accepted and commercially viable cell line to our capabilities. Our integrated offering accelerates therapeutic protein and antibody production and offers seamless tech transfer for optimal flexibility.”

Curia’s protein and antibody development experts offer a track record of accelerating progress, with a timeline in as little as 12 months from cell line development to phase I drug substance, depending on the manufacturability of the candidates.

The addition of the CHOZN platform strengthens Curia’s offerings as a complement to its existing proprietary CHO cell line, providing customers with a highly versatile and broadly applicable solution.

About Curia
Curia is a leading contract research, development, and manufacturing organization providing products and services from R&D through commercial manufacturing to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers. Curia’s nearly 4,000 employees at 29 locations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia help its customers advance from curiosity to cure. Learn more at CuriaGlobal.com.

Curia Contact Information:
Viana Bhagan
+1 518 512 2111
corporatecommunications@CuriaGlobal.com

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Digital concierge Perfect.Live raises 600 000 EUR in pre-seed round to personalise and simplify access to services, developing a fully operational GPT-powered app

The team behind Perfect.Live

Perfect Live’s team includes a group of professionals bringing a wealth of experience from product management and design, global marketing and client relations from the likes of GetID, Viveo Health and Fudy.

TALLINN, Estonia, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Perfect.Live (trading name of Dear Innovations OÜ), an early-stage startup specialising in luxury concierge lifestyle solutions announces 600 000 EUR raised in a recent investment round. The funding is used to further develop and enhance their innovative GPT-powered concierge service, catering to individuals who seek access to exclusive services, eliminating the time-consuming manual tasks like phone calls and emails, which are often hindered by the lack of available data and time.

The Perfect.Live app utilises state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms to provide a seamless, efficient and personalised service. The app is designed to understand the users’ needs based on the prompts they feed into the app, offering an unparalleled level of convenience. The app effectively acts as a “digital concierge” which is a term usually associated with the world of luxury hotels and restaurants.

The team behind Perfect.Live is changing that narrative. “There is no Uber for organising your life yet – and our goal is to provide just that,” says Dmitri Laush, the founder & CEO of Perfect.Live.

Top requests of the app include experiences such as access to F1 Monaco Grand Prix exclusive superyacht parties and Cannes festival events, as well as accommodation at Cote d’Azur during F1 GP and Cannes. Providing private VIP transportation, such as helicopters, boats and luxury cars, and last-minute tables at top restaurants – these kinds of requests can be managed easily through the Perfect.Live app.

The recent investment round was led by a group of Baltic investors, including Eduards Zolotuhins, managing partner and CEO at 3ED Ventures, Sergei Verbitski from Server Partners, Igor Mölder from Capital Mill and Andrei Doktorov whose previous ventures include defi.watch and many others.

The funds raised in this investment round will be allocated towards expanding the company’s development team, enhancing the app’s features and functionality, and scaling its operations to meet the growing global demand.

Perfect.Live is founded by Dmitri Laush, an angel investor and advisor backing numerous businesses in WEB3, blockchain, lifestyle and luxury. He has previously founded GetID and Admiral Markets which was one of the first adopters of online trading with financial instruments.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6befa2f3-e997-40f5-a73f-09e80d304449

Grete Grant
Growth Consultant
+372 51 08 987
Grete.grant@miltton.com

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The top 5 places to do business in 2023 according to the World Citizenship Report: CS Global Partners

London, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Access to opportunity is one of the most desirable qualities that any jurisdiction can offer.

This year, the 2023 World Citizenship Report measured 188 countries in the world, looking at what these nations have to offer High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and the mass affluent who are continually looking past their home borders for better opportunities.

One key motivator that was measured in the report was Economic Opportunity, which measures the overall ability of a nation to extend wealth, material comfort, and other key benefits of a strong economy to all of its citizens.

Greater access to improved business environments and employment opportunities allows individuals to participate in the economy while achieving their goals of securing their financial futures and raising the standard of living for themselves and their families. But it doesn’t end there. Apart from the supplementary benefits of social mobility, a reduction in income disparity, and greater capital formation, having the freedom to pursue key financial goals leads to significant investment in an individual’s own well-being, their families, and their communities, which, more often, is accompanied by a greater sense of purpose.

Not only have global mass affluent individuals shown to be willing to travel to access more powerful economies globally, but they also desire supportive business environments which enable them to fully realise their entrepreneurial potential.

A shift in economic growth from the West to emerging markets over the past few decades has led to new business hubs worldwide. Regions such as Asia, the Middle East, and South America have seen rapid economic growth, coupled with improved infrastructure and, in some cases, lighter regulation.

Entrepreneurs the world over are capitalizing on this, often by going through the citizenship by investment (CBI) route of a country that allows access to profitable business opportunities in booming markets across the globe.

The World Citizenship Report looks at the top business hubs globally, among other motivators for individuals looking to widen their prospects. Other motivators explored by the World Citizenship Report are Safety and Security, Quality of Life, Global Mobility, and Financial Freedom. The World Citizenship Report is based on research by London-headquartered leading government advisory and marketing firm CS Global Partners.

So which countries are the world’s most sought-after business hubs in 2023? 

5. Switzerland and Japan

Switzerland and Japan both tied at fifth place, ranking at 82.3 in the Economic Opportunity pillar.

Switzerland, the 20th biggest economy in the world, is a well-known financial hub and a great place to invest thanks to its stable economy and strong business culture. The country is also known for its innovation and flourishing start-ups in the major cities.

In addition to its positive economic outlook, Japan is noted for its internal stability. The nation is considered one of the most politically stable countries in the world, as well as one of the safest to travel in for work or business. Japan’s economy has gained momentum in 2023 with surveys of business activity indicating that the economy is growing.

4. Netherlands

Taking fourth place, the Netherlands scored 82.4 and the country continues to be a good place to start a business. Considered as the gateway to Europe, the Netherlands has a stable business climate where ambitious companies can tap into innovation ecosystems to accelerate their businesses.

3. Hong Kong (SAR) China

In third place with a score of 83.1 is Hong Kong. The country has a free-enterprise, free-trade economy and the government has traditionally adopted a policy of non-intervention in the private sector, while at the same time providing the territory with a modern and sophisticated commercial infrastructure and a sound legal and administrative framework.

2. United States of America

In second place is the United States of America. As one of the most recognised economies in the world, the USA offers a lucrative open market that is a powerful growth engine for companies of all sizes. Coupled with a predictable and stable political and judicial system where intellectual property is protected, the USA is a great place for business investment of any kind.

The country scored 83.7 in this year’s World Citizenship Report.

1. Singapore
Singapore was crowned as the best place to do business this year with a score of 84.8. Singapore has a conducive environment for business given its regulatory environment, stable and efficient infrastructure to support starting a business, access to financial intermediation and services, and enforcement of contracts. The economy makes it easy for domestic and international businesses to make their mark in the global arena.

Chantal Mabanga
CS Global Partners
+44 (0) 207 318 4343
Chantal.Mabanga@csglobalpartners.com

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Floship Becomes Second Recipient of Investment from FedEx Innovation Lab

The investment marks a significant milestone and signals a new era in the development of the future of global circular e-commerce fulfillment services.

HONG KONG, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading global circular supply chain solutions provider, Floship, has announced today that it has received an investment from FedEx Innovation Lab (FIL). This investment by FIL will strengthen Floship’s capabilities to extend its service offering to new markets. Floship is poised to collaborate with FedEx to build an end-to-end digitalized fulfillment and return solution that will create smart logistics for all.

This partnership will give FedEx e-commerce customers access to Floship’s global network of warehouses and powerful logistics platform’s capabilities to streamline their e-commerce fulfillment operations. At the same time, Floship’s customers will be able to leverage FedEx global networks as well as a full range of FedEx extensive transportation options to optimize their operations.

FedEx Innovation Lab makes early-stage investments in rising start-ups to bring additional value in terms of capabilities and speed to market to start-up firms through the FedEx global network, resources, and customer base.

Josh Tsui, CEO of Floship, commented on the investment, “It’s an honor for Floship to be collaborating with FedEx. This is a significant milestone in Floship’s journey to becoming the leading circular supply chain and fulfillment solution provider worldwide. It is a testament to our e-commerce clients about the future strategic direction of Floship and enhancements to our service offering,” said Tsui.

About Floship

Floship’s global circular supply chain ecosystem solutions cover all aspects of the global supply chain, ensuring minimal operation effort for e-commerce businesses, and allowing business owners to concentrate on driving growth with investment flexibility while gaining peace of mind.

Learn more at www.floship.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

For more information about Floship, please contact:

James Linacre, PR & Communications Lead

Phone: (+852) 5333 9420

Email: pr@floship.com

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ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL COUNSEL, Encourages UP Fintech Holding Limited Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – TIGR

NEW YORK, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ: TIGR) resulting from allegations that UP Fintech may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased UP Fintech securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=16262 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On May 16, 2023, UP Fintech issued a press release responding to requirements of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”). The press release stated that “the Company will change its approach of updating user terminals for existing Chinese mainland clients and will remove its app “Tiger International” from the Chinese mainland application market starting on May 18, 2023, in order to complete the rectification work with satisfactory results.”

On this news, UP Fintech’s American depositary receipt (“ADR”) price fell 7% to close at $2.64 per ADR on May 16, 2023.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

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ARCP Rejects Attempts to Overthrow Palestinians’ Right of Return

The Arab Regional Consultative Process on Migration and Refugees (ARCP) affirmed the rejection of action by any party to overthrow the right of return for the Palestinians, as well as the rejection of settlement attempts or the closure of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) or the so-called redefinition of the legal status of the Palestinian refugee, calling on the international community to continue to provide the necessary support to UNRWA to continue to assume its full responsibilities and avoid the collapse of its services.

In a statement published by the League of Arab States on the occasion of World Refugee Day, which falls on June 20 of each year, ARCP stressed the need to take into account the specificity of the situation of Palestinian refugees, who are the oldest group of refugees in the world since 1948, noting, in this regard, the international mandate granted to UNRWA under its establishment resolution issued by the United Nations General Assembly No. 302 of 1949.

The statement noted that the Palestinian refugees were subjected to more than one forced displacement, stressing their right to return to their homeland and compensation in accordance with Resolution No. 194 of 1948 passed by the United Nations General Assembly, and holding the Israeli entity (the occupying power) responsible for the legal, political and moral responsibility for the emergence and continuity of the Palestinian refugee problem.

According to the statement, the representatives of the member states of the ARCP affirmed what was stated in the decision of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level No. 8915 of May 7, 2023 regarding the developments in the situation in Sudan, which dealt with the provision of urgent humanitarian and medical support to citizens and displaced persons inside Sudan, through the concerned authorities, as well as for those looking for a safe haven in neighboring countries that receive refugees to help them bear the increasing burdens, As well as urging donor countries to provide humanitarian aid to the Sudanese people.

With regard to the Syrian refugees, the statement noted that the representatives of the ARCP welcomed the decision issued by the Jeddah Summit on May 19 regarding the developments of the situation in Syria, and what it contained of a request from donor countries to quickly fulfill their pledges that they announced at donor conferences to support the humanitarian situation in Syria, emphasizing the importance of supporting Arab countries hosting refugees and displaced Syrians.

Source: Qatar News Agency

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GCC Secretary General Strongly Condemns the Israeli Occupation Forces’ Storming of Jenin Camp in the West Bank

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, expressed his strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli occupation forces’ storming of the Jenin camp in the West Bank, which led to the death and injury of innocent people. He offered his sincere condolences and sympathy to the victims’ families and wished the wounded a speedy recovery.

The GCC Secretary General stressed the need for the international community to take urgent action to stop the continuous and systematic Israeli attacks against the Palestinian people that represent a flagrant violation of international legal resolutions.

He also stressed the need to provide the necessary protection for the Palestinian people and support all regional and international efforts to advance the peace process in the Middle East towards a solution that guarantees security, peace, and stability in the region.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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QatarDebate and IHU sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation

QatarDebate Centre, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, announced signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Turkish Ibn Khaldun University (IHU) to strengthen cooperation and provide a package of programmes that serve the educational community, within the international partnerships on which the Centre has been working since its inception.

Executive Director of QatarDebate Centre Dr Hayat Abdulla Maarafi and President of Ibn Khaldun University Atilla Arkan signed the memorandum. In a statement, the Centre explained that under this memorandum, the parties seek to explore opportunities for cooperation in the academic areas related to the debates, the most important of which is the development of curricula, communication skills among learners, exchange of experiences in organizing events, tournaments, training workshops and others, and provide training opportunities for students, teachers, and judges. As well as research cooperation and capacity-building, and work on graduating a generation of young people capable of critical thinking and acceptance skills.

Moreover, IHU hosted most of the 6th International Schools Debating Championship in Arabic Language in 2022. Thus, The QatarDebate Centre looks forward to strengthening the bridges of its cooperation with partners in Turkiye to serve its message in the field of debate dissemination, and its work to make a positive impact through its organized events in the country.

Source: Qatar News Agency

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Youth and Volunteer Activities Should Be a Top Priority in Education Ministry Policies, Minister Tsokov

Bulgarian Minister of Education and Science Galin Tsokov told representatives of the National Youth Forum that youth and voluntary activities should be a top priority in the policies of his ministry, the Ministry of Education and Science press centre reported.

Holding one of his first meetings as minister with one of the main national youth organizations, Tsokov is quoted by Bulgarian News Agency as saying: “Analyses show that in the post-COVID schools, social learning and emotional intelligence will be developed along with modern technology and artificial intelligence. They are formed from an early age, and youth centers have a key role in this process.”

The minister tackled a project under the Recovery and Resilience Plan for the construction of youth centers in various cities of the country, as well as the National Focus Centre for the Personal Development of Children and Youth in Sofia. A total of BGN70 million has been earmarked for these activities, but there is a significant delay in the preparations, said the minister.

“One of the urgent tasks before me and my team is to speed up the processes so that we not only absorb the European funding, but also turn the initiative into a working project that will give a new look at youth policies,” he said.

Discussions also focused on training youth workers, educational mediators and other employees from centers around the country, which will be held at the National Center in the capital.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Qatar, Singapore… Distinguished Historic Relations and Great Investment Opportunities -1-

Within the framework of the mutual visits, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani visited the Republic of Singapore last August as part of an Asian tour. His Excellency meet with HE the President of the Republic of Singapore Halimah Yacob at the Istana. The meeting emphasized the close relations between the two countries as they share a common interest in promoting a rules-based global order and enhancing international cooperation.

HE also met with a number of senior ministers and officials there and discussed with them bilateral cooperation relations, especially in the fields of economy, investment, education and training, in addition to activating joint committees and enhancing cooperation in several fields, especially in the fields of investments, trade exchange, energy security and benefiting from the exchange of economic experiences in the two countries, in addition to food and health security, the future of energy and clean energy and the latest international developments and common challenges.

In an indication of the keenness and desire of the two countries to develop their bilateral relations in various fields, the Qatar – Singapore High Level Joint Committee was established in 2006 as a platform to enhance bilateral cooperation, which resulted in substantial bilateral projects and solid cooperation between the two countries. More than 28 agreements were signed through the Committee in various fields of cooperation.

In October of last year, the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) signed a MOU with Enterprise Singapore aimed at enhancing mutual investment opportunities between the two countries. In the context of the visit of the QFC delegation to Singapore, the Embassy of the State of Qatar hosted an evening reception, during which the QFC delegation introduced partners, business leaders and other stakeholders interested in the sports and information and communication technology sectors in Singapore to the advantages of the rapidly growing digital sector in Qatar, whose value amounted to around $4.4 billion in 2021, with volume of spending expected to reach $9 billion by 2024, in addition to the sports sector, which has a value of around $20 billion.

The State of Qatar is Singapore’s third largest trading partner in the Middle East, and it is a major investor in Singapore. Singapore was Qatar’s sixth largest trading partner in 2020.

Singapore is a geographically small and very developed country located in Southeast Asia at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula between Malaysia and Indonesia. Its total area is 710 square kilometers and has a coastline of 193 km. It is separated from Indonesia by the Singapore Strait and from Malaysia by the Johor Strait. The estimated population of Singapore is around six million people, and Singapore is the 4th most important financial center in the world and a global city that plays an important role in the global economy. The Port of Singapore is the 5th port in the world in terms of activity. In terms of airports, ports and road networks, it is among the best in the world.

The island gained its independence in 1959, when its historic leader Lee Kuan Yew took over the reins of power. He led the process of transformations that rightfully placed Singapore on the world map as a clear example of the ability to work, perseverance, success of economic development, and moving forward on the path of modernization.

Source: Qatar News Agency