JAKARTA, Indonesia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 08, 2025 On 7 October 2025, the Government of Indonesia launched the National Productivity Master Plan (MPPN) 2025–2029, a whole-of-nation blueprint for accelerating innovation, strengthening industrial competitiveness, and raising living standards through sustained productivity gains. Unveiled at a ministerial ceremony in Jakarta, the plan aligns policy and execution across central agencies, provinces, […]
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APO Productivity Databook 2025: Growth and Productivity in Asia 1970–2035
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 08, 2025 The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has released the 18th edition of the APO Productivity Databook, which provides harmonized analyses of Asia’s economic growth and productivity from 1970 to 2023, along with projections to 2035. The 2025 edition covers 33 Asian economies—the 21 APO members and 12 nonmember Asian economies—and references major […]
Sharjah Ruler Opens Centre for Arabic Studies in Portugal
COIMBRA, Portugal–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 05, 2025 His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened the Centre for Arabic Studies at the University of Coimbra in Portugal, in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA). His Highness […]
BAT Announces 70% of Policy Experts Continue to Misidentify Nicotine as Primary Cause of Smoking-related Disease
Multi-market survey of 450 policy experts1 shows that they continue to see nicotine as a primary cause of smoking-related disease, despite the growing weight of evidence to the contrary Conducted in 2024 and 2025 across 15 different markets, this research also highlights regional disparities in nicotine risk perception due to regulatory barriers and lack of medical […]
Sultan bin Ahmed Lays Foundation Stone for Al Reeh Al Mursala Village in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 26, 2025 His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, laid the foundation stone for Al Reeh Al Mursala Village in the Puttalam region of the Republic of Sri Lanka. The project, launched as part of a wider […]
Sharjah Hosts Inclusion International 18th World Congress 2025 ‘We Are Inclusion’ for the First Time With 600 Participants From 74 Countries
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 20, 2025 Sharjah hosted the 18th edition of the World Congress 2025 “We Are Inclusion” for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa, under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. […]
Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata Begins Second Term as the APO’s 13th Secretary‑General
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 16, 2025 Today, 16 September 2025, marks the start of Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata’s second term as the 13th Secretary‑General of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO). He was reelected by the APO Governing Body at its 67th Session in May 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. His new term runs until 15 September 2028. This […]
Balsam Hill Proudly Announces Its Commitment to a More Sustainable Christmas Tree
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 08, 2025 Balsam Hill®, the global leader in high-quality, true-to-nature, reusable, artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor, proudly announces an innovation in how its heirloom-quality Christmas trees are now being made using more sustainable materials. Since 2006, Balsam Hill has been committed to reusability, quality, realism, and innovation in the Christmas […]
SBC Medical to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright Conference & Emerging Growth Conference in September 2025
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 03, 2025 SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (Nasdaq: SBC) (“SBC Medical”), a global provider of comprehensive consulting and management services to the medical corporations and their clinics, announced that it will participate in several prominent investor conferences throughout September 2025. SBC Medical will deliver large presentations and conduct one-on-one meetings with institutional […]
Frontline International Names Zack Palazzo Vice President of Sales and Finance
CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 27, 2025 Frontline International, a leading maker of smart solutions for management of fats, oils, and grease in restaurants and commercial kitchens, has promoted Zack Palazzo to vice president of sales and finance. Palazzo has been with the company for more than a decade, previously serving as director of sales and finance. This […]
Statement by Aviator LLC
Company successfully initiates proceedings following Georgian court victories; UK injunction preserves status quo pending trial LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 06, 2025 Aviator LLC today issued a statement clarifying the nature and scope of a recent UK court ruling following public statements made by SPRIBE OU regarding interim injunction proceedings. According to Nikoloz Gogilidze, legal representative for Aviator […]
SBC Medical to Announce Q2 2025 Financial Results and Hold Conference Call on August 13 2025
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 01, 2025 SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (Nasdaq: SBC) (“SBC Medical” or the “Company”), a global franchise and provider of services for aesthetic clinics, today announced that it will report its Q2 2025 financial results on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, before the U.S. market opens. The Company will hold a conference call […]