Central Pattaya sets the stage for Thailand’s largest beach-running event: NAKIZ presents Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2023!

Mark your calendars for the thrilling beach run on Saturday, October 28, 2023, right in front of Central Pattaya! CHONBURI, Thailand, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Central Pattaya shopping center is collaborating with the government sector and partners to delight all participants in the event called “NAKIZ presents Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2023″, this… Continue reading Central Pattaya sets the stage for Thailand’s largest beach-running event: NAKIZ presents Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2023!

Windy.com launches global coverage of lightning monitoring with Nowcast.de

PRAGUE, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Windy has launched global lightning monitoring thanks to a collaboration with Nowcast.de, a German company that can capture lightning around the world with its LINET (Lightning Network), a state-of-the-art lightning detection system. Although Windy has been offering lightning monitoring for several years, coverage has not yet been global using… Continue reading Windy.com launches global coverage of lightning monitoring with Nowcast.de

Lynk & Co Showcases Four Stellar Models at GIMS Qatar 2023, embodying ‘More Than a Car’

Lynk & Co Showcases Four Stellar Models at GIMS Qatar 2023, embodying ‘More Than a Car’ Lynk & Co 01 offers a powerful, safe driving experience for families and urbanites. Its Drive-E 2.0TD T4 Evo engine, built on the CMA platform, delivers 218Ps of power and 325N·m of torque. The car features a HD digital… Continue reading Lynk & Co Showcases Four Stellar Models at GIMS Qatar 2023, embodying ‘More Than a Car’

Simpleview and City Destinations Alliance Announce VivaCITY Challenge Winners at CityDNA Autumn Conference in Valencia

VALENCIA, Spain, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Simpleview and City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA) proudly unveiled the winners of the VivaCITY Challenge at the CityDNA Autumn Conference in Valencia, Spain: Helsinki Partners and Turismo Torino e Provincia. Continue Reading Simpleview logo CityDNA’s president, Petra Stušek, expresses the significance of the moment by saying, “Nearly seven months… Continue reading Simpleview and City Destinations Alliance Announce VivaCITY Challenge Winners at CityDNA Autumn Conference in Valencia

Used Vehicle Supply Tightens as October Starts

Used-vehicle listing prices have been below $27,000 since the beginning of July. Graphic: Cox Automotive Used-vehicle inventory volume and days’ supply are tighter year over year at the start of October, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data released Oct. 6. The total supply of unsold used vehicles on dealer lots… Continue reading Used Vehicle Supply Tightens as October Starts

Singapore’s Orion Capital Asia racks up $205m for first close of latest private credit fundOrion Capital Asia has invested over $400m from each of its…

Orion Capital Asia, a Singapore-based private credit investor, has raised $205 million for the first close of its latest fund, which is dedicated to direct lending opportunities in Asia Pacific.  The firm provides medium-term secured loans to mid-market businesses which have been underserved by traditional banking channels, including both private equity sponsors and local entrepreneurs,… Continue reading Singapore’s Orion Capital Asia racks up $205m for first close of latest private credit fundOrion Capital Asia has invested over $400m from each of its…

China Digest: DataCanvas, HealSun Biopharm snap funding

DataCanvas completes an extended Series D round, while Healsun Biopharm completes an extended Series B round.  DataCanvas seals $41m Series D1 round DataCanvas, which develops and operates an automated data science platform designed for data scientists, has secured 300 million yuan ($41.1 million) in a Series D1 round, the Beijing-headquartered firm announced on Sunday.  The… Continue reading China Digest: DataCanvas, HealSun Biopharm snap funding

China’s Legend Star closes fifth RMB fund at over $123m

Legend Star, the early investment and incubation arm of Legend Holdings, has closed its fifth RMB-denominated fund at over 900 million yuan ($123.4 million), according to an announcement on Saturday.  The new fund has roped in a slew of investors including state guidance funds, family offices, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), among others. Two-thirds of its existing… Continue reading China’s Legend Star closes fifth RMB fund at over $123m

Change Makers Podcast: GRIDSERVE’s amazing EV ecosystem (ep.8)

Welcome to episode eight of the new Autocar Business Change Makers Podcast, produced in partnership with car subscription software platform Tomorrow’s Journey. Hosted by Chris Kirby, CEO of Tomorrow’s Journey, and Felix Page, news editor at Autocar, each episode will explore how some of the UK’s most agile and disruptive companies are dramatically reshaping the… Continue reading Change Makers Podcast: GRIDSERVE’s amazing EV ecosystem (ep.8)

Exclusive: Volkswagen Up ends production after 12 years

The Volkswagen Up has been phased out of production, 12 years after it launched, leaving the Polo as the smallest model in the German firm’s line-up.  Autocar can reveal that the VW Group’s factory in Bratislava, Slovakia has produced the final example of the diminutive city car, which remains available from dealer stock in the UK. … Continue reading Exclusive: Volkswagen Up ends production after 12 years