News Desk 2018

Building Bridges Across Waters These aren't the afternoons of trading stocks, folks—this one dives into the depths of the ocean and the tumultuous waters between China and Malaysia. October 30 saw the China-Malaysia Youth Ocean Dialogue take place at the China Media Group Sanya Studio, bringing together some sharp minds from both nations, tackling something that goes...

New Spin on an Old Favorite: Rice Noodles Forget about the same old wheat noodles clogging up the pantry. HanAll F&B is revamping the noodle game with a homegrown twist, setting sights on a future where Korean rice isn't just for steaming, soup, or sushi. This outfit from Taebaek, Gangwon, has got its hands deep in the rice flour, finessing a patent that aims to make...

Aiming for Global Reach with Solavita Usually, when a company flings a new brand into the arena, you're looking at a whole bunch of promises and probably a fat folder of paperwork you don't want to read. But when SKYWORTH Solar dishes out Solavita as its new ace in the smart microgrid game, you reckon there's a bit of serious starch in the collar. Harnessing Worldwide...

A New Era for Bass Fishing Payouts Who would have thought we'd see the day when bass fishing turned out to be as lucrative as a Wall Street handshake? But here we are, with Matt Robertson hauling in a whopping $1.25 million prize at World Bass Enterprises' first "The Champions" Tournament. We're not talking chump change here—this is the real deal in a sport often...

Storm Clouds Over Fluence Energy I'll tell you, I ain't surprised when companies face the music for dressing up their books. Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNC)—those wallopers are now caught in a legal maelstrom with a securities fraud class action lawsuit hanging over their heads. It's hard to feel sorry for 'em when the writing's on the wall. Allegations and...

Big Moves After a Tragic Fire Hong Kong's revamping its approach to building maintenance and oversight, clearly in reaction to the horrific Wang Fuk Court blaze last year. That fire didn't just leave scars; it blew open glaring gaps in the city's oversight of building repairs. The government's now jumping into action by launching a raft of measures aimed at preventing...

Rural Workers Face Distinct AI Challenges Ah, life in the countryside might sound serene, but when it comes to keeping up with AI, rural folks aren't sipping lemonade and waiting on a windfall. The newly unveiled paper from the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies shines a floodlight on some hefty challenges facing rural communities—particularly around...

On The Ground: NABEP's Expanding Venezuelan Presence Think of oil production as a high-stakes poker game where each drill and rig is a well-placed bet. North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) is going all in on Venezuela, boosting their rig fleet and pushing production capacity to new heights. Set your sights on November when NABEP's in-country fleet will hit 41 rigs...

Breaking Ground with Bespoke Engineering Fancy seeing a car more unique than a snowflake, eh? Well, Karma Automotive is upending the luxury vehicle market with the launch of the Eximius program. Catering to the whims of the elite who aren’t just satisfied with a plethora of options, this is a game for those who crave a motorized extension of their ego and address book....

Caring Through Community: Pink Bag Events Unroll What do you get when compassion meets action? That's the story with the United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) and GGP's Pink Bag Event. Here in 2026, these folks are doing something so damn important, you'd wonder why more don’t follow suit. For the fifth straight year, they're rolling out a campaign that bridges the gap...

Positive Developments in Aligos Therapeutics Clinical Trials Aligos Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGS) has recently made a splash in the news. H.C. Wainwright has reasserted a Buy rating and set a price target of $75.00 following encouraging results from the company's Phase 2a HERALD study, which explores treatments for metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). The...

Grand Canal Culture and Tourism Expo Unveiled The 6th Grand Canal Culture and Tourism Expo was an extraordinary event that celebrated a wide array of cultural expressions and cutting-edge technologies. Organized by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, it drew over 130,000 enthusiastic attendees and reached around 500 million viewers online from all...

Eli Lilly Changes Pharmacy Benefits Providers Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE: LLY) has announced a significant shift in its drug benefit plan for employees by dropping CVS Health Inc. (NYSE: CVS) as its pharmacy benefits provider. This change is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and signals a strategic move to enhance the quality of healthcare services offered to its...

ADS-TEC Energy Announces New CFO Appointment ADS-TEC Energy recently shared exciting news about their executive leadership transition. The company, known for its cutting-edge technology in battery storage solutions and fast charging systems, is making a strategic change in its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position. This change reflects the organization’s commitment to...

Sheldon S. Lin Takes Leadership Role in Foot and Ankle Surgery Newark Orthopaedic Surgeon to Lead Growth in Foot and Ankle Specialty Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon Sheldon S. Lin, MD, has been appointed as the new president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), an organization dedicated to the advancement of surgical and non-surgical practices for...