December 19, 2023 — Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Korea Bizwire) – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA) today announced that it has completed the cancellation of 15,134,054 of its shares. The cancelled shares were acquired as part of the EUR 1.5 billion share repurchase program for capital reduction purposes that was announced on July 26, 2021. Philips will complete [...]
Roseau, Dec. 19, 2023 (Korea Bizwire) – In a proactive move demonstrating Dominica’s commitment to the integrity of its Citizenship by Investment Programme, the country has implemented watertight regulations to reinforce the legal framework of the Programme and its Unit. The new regulations are the next step in Dominica’s due diligence vision. The new regulations [...]
TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2023 (Korea Bizwire) – As a result of increasing restrictions on liberties in Hong Kong—once among the freest places on earth—it now ranks 46th in the latest Human Freedom Index report, released today by Canada’s Fraser Institute and the U.S.-based Cato Institute. As recently as 2010, Hong Kong was the 3rd freest jurisdiction on earth. Mainland [...]
Elevating corporate social responsibility through the ‘You Reforest Cyprus’ LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Dec. 18, 2023 (Korea Bizwire) – On 19 November, Deriv took the lead in donating and contributing to the planting of over 2,000 saplings at Palodia region, Limassol, through the ‘You Reforest Cyprus’ initiative, powered by Green Shield. Participating in this initiative represents a [...]
ALBANY, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2023 (Korea Bizwire) – Curia, a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization, today announced that Gerald Auer has been appointed as chief financial officer. He will join the organization effective Jan. 1, 2024. “I am delighted to welcome Gerald to Curia as we head into the new year,” said Curia [...]
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 15, 2023 (Korea Bizwire) – Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics, today announced it is expected to be added to the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (Nasdaq: NBI) (the “NBI”). Zymeworks’ addition to the NBI will become effective prior to the market open on Monday, December 18, [...]
The world’s leading boat rental platform launches a new solution for charter businesses to streamline payments and scheduling for just 1.5% MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023 (Korea Bizwire) – Getmyboat, the world’s leading booking platform for yacht charters and boat rentals, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Direct Booking feature. While consulting with [...]
Fortrea’s Site Advisory Board brings research leaders together to focus on evolving site, sponsor and patient relationships DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 13, 2023 (Korea Bizwire) – Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) (the “Company”), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), today announced it convened last week the inaugural meeting of its Site Advisory Board, a collaboration between clinical research investigator [...]
Legendary Skateboarder Tony Hawk, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Human Rights Activist Fallu Sowe, and Social Justice Artist Omaid Sharifi were honored by Philanthropist & Fashion Designer Diane von Furstenberg and Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson for their work in advancing gender equality. New York, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2023 (Korea Bizwire) – To mark [...]
ATP Service+ Unlocks Deep Data to Support Global Growth and Fan Engagement LONDON AND ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, Dec. 12, 2023 (Korea Bizwire) – Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) and Tennis Data Innovations (TDI), a specialist joint venture vehicle of ATP and ATP Media, have entered into a multi-year agreement providing the sports technology company with global data [...]