NANJING, China, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 2024 Global Industrial Technology Innovation and Investment Promotion Conference recently convened in Nanjing, showcasing the city’s commitment to integrating technological innovation with industrial development. This high-profile event aimed to attract global high-end resources, accelerating the cultivation of new productive forces.

The conference agenda included VIP reception, thematic plenary session, and several tailored networking sessions, drawing over 400 participants from state-owned enterprises, multinational corporations, renowned private enterprises, university research units, financial institutions, and foreign consulates in China.

ZHANG Xiang, Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and President of the University of Hong Kong; Frank STÜHRENBERG, CEO of Phoenix Group, Germany; LIU Chak Wan, Chancellor of the Macau University of Science and Technology; Bernard CHARLES, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Dassault Systèmes; Steve HICKMAN, Vice President of ChemOne Group; Schahram DUSTDAR, Fellow of Academia Europaea and Professor at TU Wien, Austria; and Lee TIAN, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the New York Institute of Finance, all sent their messages via video to express their support and insights.

A significant highlight was the signing of 46 projects, amounting to an impressive total of 99.8 billion RMB in investment. Among these key projects were the development of Bio-medicine Innovation Development Zone in Jiangning District, Mazda’s new energy vehicles initiative, and Denmark Semikron Danfoss’ project of IGBT power modules.

The conference featured technological achievements developed in-house and focused on the transformation of industrial technology innovation across five major themes: advancing green energy development, pioneering innovations in aerospace and terrestrial technologies, accelerating digital intelligence through network convergence, enhancing quality of life through cultural tourism, and improving urban and rural governance standards. These themes were illustrated by the 20 application scenarios that were highlighted in the “2024 Nanjing Major Application Scenario Global Cooperation List”.

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The conference also announced the development of an industrial fund cluster exceeding 200 billion RMB, targeting four main areas: implementing major projects, developing key industries, strengthening and extending industrial chains, and nurturing scientific and technological talents.  It underscored Nanjing’s commitment to its economic vitality through cutting-edge technological advancements and strategic partnerships, reinforcing its role as pivotal player in the global innovation landscape. Investors and industry leaders are invited to seize the opportunities Nanjing offers, as the city continues to lead in industrial technology innovation on global scale.

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WEIFANG, China, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from the Shandong Office of Hong Kong Business Daily. On June 26th, the launch ceremony of the Weifang Bohai International Communication Center, jointly built by China Daily and Weifang City, was held in Weifang, Shandong.

China Daily and Weifang City will work together to take the opportunity of jointly building the Weifang Bohai International Communication Center, deeply explore Weifang resources, adopt innovative narrative methods, diverse communication methods, and precise promotion strategies, jointly shape the image of Weifang as an international city, showcase the charm and vitality of Weifang to the world, let the story of Weifang spread far and deeply in people’s hearts, and let more foreign audiences understand Weifang, enter Weifang, and fall in love with Weifang.

On that day, both sides released a video of the international communication key project “Let the World Discover Weifang”. At the same time, the AI anchor and “Foreign Anchor Talks about Weifang” program has officially launched, allowing Weifang’s international communication to go global. Weifang has established friendly cities with 44 cities from 24 countries, and this event has also received support and congratulations from friendly cities, overseas media, and friends overseas. Japanese Mayor Nishimura Hiroshi and President of the German China Cooperation and Exchange Association, Willy Lange, congratulated the official establishment of the Weifang Bohai International Communication Center. They hoped that through this platform, there would be more opportunities for communication in the future, and together they would plan activities to tell the story of Weifang to the world.

It is understood that Weifang Bohai International Communication Center strives to build a comprehensive international news supply center, a distinctive external publicity and creative research and development center, an international communication research center, an external cultural exchange center, and an international communication talent training center.

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IOANNINA, Greece, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — snappi, the pioneering Greek neobank, announces that it has received a universal banking license from the European Central Bank (ECB), following the proposal of the Bank of Greece. The regulator’s approval comes as the first milestone in snappi’s plans to provide next-generation financial services.

The licensing process was facilitated by snappi’s experienced team, working in strong collaboration with regulatory authorities. With the full banking license, snappi is authorized to conduct a comprehensive range of banking activities, including accepting deposits and offering loans.

Christos Megalou, Chairman of snappi’s Board of Directors and CEO of Piraeus Bank, remarked: “I am very pleased that snappi has been granted a Eurozone-passportable banking license. This is a significant step in the bank’s development and marks a new era in snappi’s journey to become part of the new banking landscape in Europe, starting from Ioannina, Greece. As a fully licensed institution, our goal is to serve our clients and society by offering innovative digital products.”

“We know that banking is built on trust, and receiving the banking license is an important milestone for us. Our aim is to evolve the client banking experience by providing customer-centric, innovative, and competitive financial products and solutions. We believe in fostering a more inclusive banking environment and strive to serve our clients and stakeholders with integrity and excellence” said Gabriella Kindert, who will be assuming the role of CEO at snappi.

Thanasis Navrozoglou, Vice Chairman of snappi’s Board of Directors and President & CEO at Natech, an Ioannina-based fintech firm and the technology partner of snappi, specialized in banking software solutions, commented: “snappi is all about modern people, and this license unlocks a future of banking experiences that will speak to their hearts. Now, we are focused on rolling out snappi’s digital strategy, leveraging state-of-the-art offerings and cutting-edge technologies for everyone who wants something better. Kudos to the snappi team and everyone who have been passionately working to create this new digital bank from the ground up”.

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Strategically located in Ioannina: Promoting decentralization and supporting the local community

snappi’s headquarters in Ioannina, strategically positioned outside the Greek capital, reflect the neobank’s commitment to decentralization. This choice is intended to support the local community, foster the development of an emerging regional technology ecosystem, and inspire innovation beyond traditional urban centres.

In the following period and ahead of public launch, snappi will focus on enhancing the setup of its banking operations and integration points to deliver a fresh customer digital experience with top-notch standards of quality and reliability.

About snappi

snappi is a joint initiative between Piraeus Financial Holdings, the parent company of Piraeus Bank, and Natech, a premier fintech firm specializing in core banking software solutions. At snappi, our mission is to revolutionize the financial experience for individuals and businesses by providing a fully digital, user-friendly platform that ensures accessibility, efficiency, and transparency. Our vision is to be the leading digital bank, delivering innovative financial solutions tailored to the evolving needs of our clients. By prioritizing transparency, efficiency, inclusion, and customer satisfaction, we aim to build lasting relationships and assist our clients to realize their aspirations for a fulfilling life.

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