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The global place branding advisor today announced the world’s 100 top-performing cities in their ninth annual 2024 World’s’s Best Cities Report.

NEW YORK, Oct 4  (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resonance is a leading advisor in tourism, real estate and economic development, and its World’s Best Cities rankings quantify and benchmark the relative quality of place, reputation and competitive identity for the planet’s urban centers.

The Best Cities data is lauded as the world’s most thorough annual city ranking, based on original methodology that analyzes key statistics, user-generated reviews, social media and online activity.

The ninth annual World’s Best Cities ranking is an important, timely analysis of the urban centers that are leading the planet in post-pandemic economic recovery and a resilient future.

Access the 2024 World’s Best Cities Report and all 100 city profiles at WorldsBestCities.com.

Learn more about how Resonance Consultancy can help your city and community at ResonanceCo.com.

”The 2024 World’s Best Cities rankings benchmark the overall performance of more than 270 principal cities in metropolitan areas with populations of more than one million, based on a wide variety of measures, in order to identify the Top 100 places to live, visit and invest on the planet,” says Resonance President & CEO Chris Fair.

The overall Best Cities rankings are determined by analyzing the performance of each city for a wide range of factors that have historically shown positive correlations with attracting employment, investment and/or visitors to cities. Resonance groups these 24 metrics into a ranking of each city’s Livability, Lovability and Prosperity.

Based on each city’s performance across our methodology, these are the World’s Top 10 Best Cities for 2024:

1. London, United Kingdom
2. Paris, France
3. New York, United States
4. Tokyo, Japan
5. Singapore
6. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
7. San Francisco, United States
8. Barcelona, Spain
9. Amsterdam, Netherlands
10. Seoul, South Korea

The full ranking and extensive profiles of all 100 World’s Best Cities are available at WorldsBestCities.com.

About Resonance Consultancy

Resonance creates transformative strategies, brands and campaigns that empower destinations, cities and communities to realize their full potential. As leading advisors in real estate, tourism and economic development, Resonance combines expertise in research, strategy, branding and communications to make destinations, cities and developments more valuable and more vibrant. ResonanceCo.com

About World’s Best Cities

Best Cities is the home of Resonance’s exclusive ranking of the world’s top urban destinations. The data is used by leading news outlets, trusted by city leaders, and is widely considered to be the world’s most comprehensive annual city ranking. Bloomberg calls it, ”The most comprehensive study of its kind; it identifies cities that are most desirable for locals, visitors, and businesspeople alike, rather than simply looking at livability or tourism appeal.” WorldsBestCities.com | #BestCities

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• The 2024 World’s Best Cities Report

Tom Gierasimczuk
Resonance Consultancy
604-649-8664
tom@resonanceco.com

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BEIJING, Oct 2 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — In order to promote international cooperation and the trade development of China’s machinery and intelligent manufacturing industry, the ‘ China Machinery & Intelligent Manufacturing Brand Show (Thailand) & Wire & Tube Southeast Asia 2023’ was successfully held from September 20 to 22, 2023, in Bangkok, Thailand. This event was hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade Development Affairs of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, and executed by CMEC International Exhibition Co., Ltd. The exhibition was held concurrently with Wire & Tube Southeast Asia, a reputable event that has been successfully hosted for 10 years and serves as an important platform for Chinese and Thai businesses to collaborate on projects.

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This exhibition took place at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre and brought together distinguished companies from China and Southeast Asia. At this event, the number of Chinese exhibitors reached 70, occupying a net booth area of over 738 square meters. The exhibition afforded attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest development trends and technological innovations in the industry, while also fostering favorable opportunities for exchanges and cooperation between enterprises.
In order to promote exchanges between Chinese and Thai enterprises and enhance the effectiveness of overseas exhibitions, an exchange event for Chinese and Thai entrepreneurs was held at the exhibition site on September 22. Ms. Zhang Xiaoxiao, Counselor of the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Thailand, delivered an opening speech. In this entrepreneur exchange event, more than 50 Chinese exhibitors met face-to-face with high-quality buyers from Thailand and Southeast Asia, explored cooperation opportunities, and established business partnerships.

The successful holding of the exhibition not only strengthened cooperation and exchanges between China and Thailand in the fields of machinery and intelligent manufacturing, providing strong support for Chinese companies to expand into the Southeast Asian market, but also further promoted the implementation of the “Belt and Road Initiative” and enhanced the cooperative relationship between China and Thailand in trade, technological innovation, and industrial cooperation.

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Melody Dong
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) — Datacubed Health in collaboration with AppInChina, a renowned leader in Android App Store publication, has launched its eClinical platform app in China, representing a significant step forward for Datacubed Health’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Chinese market.

This partnership ensures seamless deployment of the eClinical platform app in official Android stores across China and the Apple App Store, as well as guarantees accessibility to a wide range of devices and ecosystems.

The company has also established a legal entity within China and acquired all necessary commercial and legal licences as well as certificates. These crucial steps are a testament to Datacubed Health’s commitment to providing secure and regulated services within the Chinese market.

Datacubed Health Chief Executive Officer, Brett Kleger said the company is thrilled to introduce its eClinical platform app to the Chinese market.

“Our partnership with AppInChina, legal entity establishment, and rigorous compliance efforts demonstrate our dedication to providing world-class services to our Chinese users. We look forward to empowering clinical research initiatives in China with our cutting-edge solutions,” he said in a statement.

The launch of the eClinical platform app represents a significant stride in bridging the gap between global research initiatives and the Chinese healthcare landscape.

This app has been meticulously customised to align with local requirements and has undergone rigorous testing by local quality assurance teams, ensuring the seamless functioning of the platform while adhering to Chinese network security requirements and restrictions.

Datacubed Health has also bolstered its presence in China by establishing a fully compliant and fault-tolerant Software as a Service (SaaS) infrastructure and their solution is now hosted in AWS Beijing, ensuring data security and reliability for users in the region.

With these key developments in operational, legal and software compliance, Datacubed Health is well-prepared to provide unmatched support to clinical research efforts in China.

A global provider of innovative solutions for patient engagement and data collection in clinical trials, Datacubed Health is a pioneering eClinical technology company built from the ground up by industry veterans who wanted to create a better clinical trial experience for all stakeholders.

— BERNAMA

JOHOR, Sept 27 (Bernama) — Since opening its doors five years ago, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast has soared to new heights, earning a stellar reputation of superb entertainment and hospitality but also through its unwavering commitment to sustainability.

Fast forward five years, the iconic resort has accomplished significant milestones, but has also successfully navigated through challenges and turbulent times. Just a year and a half after its grand opening, the pandemic struck the world, putting resilience, determination, and hard work of the dedicated team to the test. Despite experiencing adversities, their steadfast commitment to providing a safe and unforgettable experience to its guests, ensured that the resort continued to thrive. Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast also demonstrated its commitment to its team members by not implementing any staff retrenchments during the challenging period.

With sustainability being such a large part of the resort’s mission, the past five years saw them achieving significant goals such as reducing single-use plastic, composting waste, and partnering with local suppliers to deliver their produce in plastic-free packaging, among others. These commendable sustainability efforts supports the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, environment and anti-corruption, which has led them to become a member of the United Nations Global Compact Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMB). By becoming a member, it further stems the resort’s commitment to align and drive its business with Sustainable Development Goals.

“As we reflect on five incredible years of success, we are not only celebrating our journey but also our commitment to giving back to the community and environment. Our 5th anniversary celebrations are more than just festivities; we are dedicating our time in volunteer activities such as ‘World Clean-up Day’, ‘Mangrove Seedlings Planting’ and nurturing our long-standing partnership with the ‘Breast Cancer Support Group’ by empowering them with ‘farm-to-table’ recipes created by Executive Chef Halim”, said Murray Aitken, General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast.

In celebration of Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast’s 5th anniversary, the resort is striking a power chord with electrifying experiences for rockstars to experience an epic stay, rockin’ eats and indulgent spa treatments for the whole month of September. 

Tune in and hit play with accommodation at 10% discount on Best Flexible Rate ((UNITY members enjoy 15% discount). That’s not all, enjoy 15% discounts on Rock Spa® and Rock Shop® with free access to the Adventure Waterpark and free 3R Water Flask. 

If you’re looking for a space to play, the resort offers unique packages where work is always mixed with pleasure. The Breakout package offers 5% meeting packages with an additional 5% discount for groups above 50 persons. The meeting package includes one free room for every 30 paid rooms and one room upgrade for 20 paid rooms. Attendees will also enjoy a 15% discount at Rock Shop®.

Indulge in an array of dining experiences with the resort’s Seafood Symphony Buffet Dinner where guests can enjoy one free meal for every five dining guests. What’s more, pay RM50 for a 5-sliders sharing platter or 5 shooters. Indulge in an array of dining experiences with the resort’s Seafood Symphony Buffet Dinner
where guests can enjoy one free meal for every five dining guests. What’s more, pay RM50 for a 5-sliders sharing platter or 5 shooters. Rock Spa® is offering a relaxing foot massage for RM50, and kid’s nail treatment with a choice of manicure or pedicure. Groove to Rock Shop® with a minimum spend of RM555 and above in a single receipt and purchase an exclusive 1971 tote bag for RM50. Alternatively, spend RM1,555 and above and receive a free cap. is offering a relaxing foot massage for RM50, and kid’s nail treatment with a choice of manicure or pedicure. Groove to Rock Shop® with a minimum spend of RM555 and above in a single receipt and purchase an exclusive 1971 tote bag for RM50. Alternatively, spend RM1,555 and above and receive a free cap.

For more information about Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast’s 5th anniversary packages, visit https://www.hardrockhotels.com/desaru-coast/happy-to-be-5.aspx, e-mail reservations@hrhdesaru.com call +607 838 8803. Terms and conditions apply.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) — The 2023 Gangnam Festival, a massive K-pop festival will be held from Oct 5 to 9, in Seoul’s K-pop heartland, Gangnam, celebrating its 12th year anniversary.

The event, which has gained the attention of global citizens worldwide thanks to singer PSY’s ‘Gangnam Style’, will commence with the ‘Opening Festival’, a complex performance in a musical format.

Mayor of Gangnam-gu, Cho Sung Myung said this year’s Gangnam Festival will feature more meaningful programmes, ensuring that every visitors to Gangnam can fully experience the fall celebration.

“As a programme that allows people to experience not only K-pop performances but also K-culture in a variety of ways, the festival aims to become a prominent cultural festival for Korean Wave in Seoul,” he said in a statement.

The Gangnam Festival, widely known for its large-scale K-pop concerts held on a special stage created by regulating traffic on Yeongdong-daero. With its stronger artist lineup, this year’s concert is expected to delight K-pop fans at home and abroad.

On Oct 8, the concert featuring Korea’s top musicians, such as aespa, ATEEZ, BOYNEXTDOOR, fromis_9, NCT DREAM, STAYC and ZICO, will be streamed live on the global YouTube channel ‘KBS World’.

A wide range of programmes are planned, including the ‘2024 S/S Gangnam Fashion Festa’ held at the COEX Starfield Library; the ‘Maru Park Green Concert’; the ‘Gourmet Trip and K-Culture Stage’; and the ‘International Peace Marathon’.

More information on the festival programmes and ticket reservations, among others, is available on the 2023 Gangnam Festival official website.

— BERNAMA