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  38. <description><![CDATA[CHONGQING, China, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ &#8212; A news report from iChongqing— On May 18, the 2024 Land-Sea Economic Forum, themed &#8220;China, an Opportunity: New Era of Brand Globalization,&#8221; was held at the Chongqing Yuelai International Convention Center. The forum hosted more than 200 guests from over 20 countries, including Singapore, the United States, Argentina, Germany, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  40. <p><span class="legendSpanClass"><span class="xn-location">CHONGQING, China</span></span>, <span class="legendSpanClass"><span class="xn-chron">May 20, 2024</span></span> /PRNewswire/ &#8212;<b> A news report from iChongqing</b>— On <span class="xn-chron">May 18</span>, the 2024 Land-Sea Economic Forum, themed &#8220;<span class="xn-location">China</span>, an Opportunity: New Era of Brand Globalization,&#8221; was held at the Chongqing Yuelai International Convention Center.</p>
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  44. <p>The forum hosted more than 200 guests from over 20 countries, including <span class="xn-location">Singapore</span>, <span class="xn-location">the United States</span>, <span class="xn-location">Argentina</span>, <span class="xn-location">Germany</span>, Serbia, <span class="xn-location">Pakistan</span>, and <span class="xn-location">Nepal</span>. They explored global industry shifts, providing companies fresh insights and strategies for international expansion.</p>
  45. <p>At the forum, the &#8220;<span class="xn-location">China</span>, an Opportunity: Chongqing Brands Global Promotion&#8221; initiative was launched. The first batch of brands for international promotion involves A Center for International Exchanges in Central and <span class="xn-location">Western China</span>, Invest in <span class="xn-location">Chongqing</span>, Study in <span class="xn-location">Chongqing</span>, Made-in-<span class="xn-location">Chongqing</span>, Scenic Chongqing, and Tasty Chongqing. Foreign envoys to <span class="xn-location">China</span> witnessed the launch of these brands globally, showcasing <span class="xn-location">Chongqing&#8217;s</span> cooperation opportunities.</p>
  46. <p>The Bridging News Industry Overseas Service Platform and Application were launched, aggregating financial media, experts, and resources. They offer services in media, technology, PR, legal affairs, finance, exhibitions, and industry connections, promoting Chongqing&#8217;s brands internationally.</p>
  47. <p>Dr. <span class="xn-person">Parag Khanna</span>, a renowned global strategy advisor, Founder, and CEO of AlphaGeo, and an expert on geopolitics, globalization, and diplomatic issues, emphasized that <span class="xn-location">Chongqing&#8217;s</span> strategic location at the heart of <span class="xn-location">China</span>, bridging north to south and east to west, makes it the ideal launchpad for initiatives like the China Europe Railway and the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor.</p>
  48. <p>He noted that <span class="xn-location">China</span>, the world&#8217;s largest economy, is joined by rapidly growing Asian economies like <span class="xn-location">India</span>, <span class="xn-location">Turkey</span>, <span class="xn-location">Indonesia</span>, and <span class="xn-location">the Philippines</span>. With low interest rates, <span class="xn-location">Asia</span> is the epicenter of economic expansion, offering opportunities for borrowing and financing.</p>
  49. <p>The forum also unveiled the &#8220;Research Report on Chinese Enterprises&#8217; Overseas Development (2024),&#8221; revealing Chinese companies&#8217; international expansion through investments, collaborations, and mergers and acquisitions. They are actively entering emerging markets in <span class="xn-location">Africa</span>, the <span class="xn-location">Middle East</span>, <span class="xn-location">Europe</span>, and America.</p>
  50. <p>During the forum&#8217;s dialogue session, representatives from The Wall Street Journal, Alibaba, Amazon China, and executives from companies like Changan Automobile shared innovative experiences in cross-border financing and supply chain logistics. They also discussed leveraging AI and intelligent cross-border platforms for brand globalization.</p>
  51. <p>The 2024 Land-Sea Economic Forum is co-hosted by the Western China International Communication Organization (WCICO), CITIC Press Group, and the China Daily China Watch Think Tank.</p>
  52. <p>For more information, please refers to here.</p>
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  66. <description><![CDATA[YONGIN, South Korea, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ &#8212; GC Biopharma (006280. KS) and Novel Pharma announced that its jointly developed MPS IIIA &#8216;GC1130A&#8217; treatment has received FDA IND approval. With this approval, development of &#8216;GC1130A&#8217; is expected to accelerate with multinational clinical trials commencing this year. Clinical trial sites have been set up in the US, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  68. <p><span class="legendSpanClass">YONGIN, <span class="xn-location">South Korea</span></span>, <span class="legendSpanClass"><span class="xn-chron">May 20, 2024</span></span> /PRNewswire/ &#8212; GC Biopharma (006280. KS) and Novel Pharma announced that its jointly developed MPS IIIA &#8216;GC1130A&#8217; treatment has received FDA IND approval.</p>
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  72. <p>With this approval, development of &#8216;GC1130A&#8217; is expected to accelerate with multinational clinical trials commencing this year. Clinical trial sites have been set up in the US, Korea and <span class="xn-location">Japan</span>, and focus of the trial will center around proving the drug&#8217;s safety and tolerability.</p>
  73. <p>GC Biopharma and Novel Pharma have been co-developing ICV ERT (intracerebral ventricular enzyme replacement therapy) for MPS IIIA to address the lack of Heparan N Sulfatase expression in the patient&#8217;s body.</p>
  74. <p>&#8216;GC1130A&#8217; also received ODD and RPDD designations from the FDA and EMA during the pre-clinical phase on the back of robust safety and efficacy profile.</p>
  75. <p>Sanfilippo Syndrome (type A) is a genetic disorder that triggers central nervous system damage by accumulating Heparan sulfate, leading to a progressive damage. If left untreated, it may result in a life-threatening outcome around the age of 15. With this approval, MPS III type A could become the first and only treatment option for patients with such disease.</p>
  76. <p>GC Biopharma&#8217;s representative further emphasized, &#8220;With this IND approval, we can now enter phase 1 clinical and we will do our utmost in new drug development to provide hope to patients suffering from the disease.&#8221;</p>
  77. <p><b>About GC Biopharma </b><b>Corp.</b></p>
  78. <p>GC Biopharma Corp. (formerly known as Green Cross Corporation) is a biopharmaceutical company that delivers life-saving and life-sustaining protein therapeutics and vaccines. Headquartered in Yongin, <span class="xn-location">South Korea</span>, GC Biopharma Corp. is one of the leading plasma protein and vaccine product manufacturers globally and has been dedicated to quality healthcare solutions for more than half a century.</p>
  79. <p><i>This press release may contain</i> biopharmaceuticals<i> in forward-looking statements, which express the current beliefs and expectations of GC Biopharma&#8217;s management. Such statements do not represent any guarantee by GC Biopharma or its management of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. GC Biopharma undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained in this press release or any other forward-looking statements it may make, except as required by law or stock exchange rule.</i></p>
  80. <p><b>GC Biopharma Corp. Contacts (Media)</b></p>
  81. <p><span class="xn-person">Sohee Kim</span><br /></br>shkim20@gccorp.com</p>
  82. <p><span class="xn-person">Yelin Jun</span><br /></br>yelin@gccorp.com</p>
  83. <p><span class="xn-person">Rachel Kim</span><br /></br>rachel.kim@gccorp.com</p>
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  85. <p>SOURCE GC Biopharma</p>
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  131. <title>New 2024 Tea Census Study Reveals Exactly How The Nation Takes Their Tea, With Some Surprising Quirks Ahead Of International Tea Day &#8211; 21st May 2024</title>
  132. <link>https://usanewshour.com/new-2024-tea-census-study-reveals-exactly-how-the-nation-takes-their-tea-with-some-surprising-quirks-ahead-of-international-tea-day-21st-may-2024/212008/</link>
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  138. <description><![CDATA[MILK OR NO MILK? THE RESULTS ARE IN! LONDON, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ &#8212; With 98% of Brits declaring they drink tea every day, Britain&#8217;s reputation as a nation of tea drinkers is clearly standing the test of time. That&#8217;s according to the results from the 2024 Tea Census Study,[1] conducted on behalf of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  140. <p><b>MILK OR NO MILK? <i>THE RESULTS ARE IN! </i></b></p>
  141. <p><span class="legendSpanClass"><span class="xn-location">LONDON</span></span>, <span class="legendSpanClass"><span class="xn-chron">May 20, 2024</span></span> /PRNewswire/ &#8212; With 98% of Brits declaring they drink tea every day, <span class="xn-location">Britain&#8217;s</span> reputation as a nation of tea drinkers is clearly standing the test of time. That&#8217;s according to the results from the <b>2024 Tea Census Study</b>,<sup><sup>[1]</sup></sup> conducted on behalf of the <b>UK Tea and Infusions Association &#8211; </b>UK Tea &amp; Infusions Association (UKTIA) released ahead of International Tea Day – 21<sup>st</sup> <span class="xn-chron">May 2024</span>.</p>
  142. <p><i>&#8220;The new super survey of over 1,000 adults in <span class="xn-location">Britain</span> reveals some fascinating insights into the nation&#8217;s particular preferences for their ideal brew, from habits around adding milk and sugar to some of our peculiarities when brewing up,&#8221; says </i>Dr <span class="xn-person">Sharon Hall</span>, Chief Executive of the UKTIA &#8211; UK Tea &amp; Infusions Association &#8211; adding,<i> &#8220;For example, an interesting revelation from the data was that a third (35%) of us add milk to our green tea, which many tea connoisseurs would argue ruins the flavour, but people should have tea just how they like it!&#8221;</i></p>
  143. <p>Indeed, many Brits are making another interesting choice when it comes to preparing their perfect brew, with a third (32%) also opting to add milk to their herbal infusions.</p>
  144. <p>While it&#8217;s considered far more acceptable to take milk in black tea, nearly a quarter (24%) said they drank their black tea as it comes, without any milk. Of those that did add milk, the most popular choice by far was semi-skimmed (40%), with 18% choosing skimmed, 13% opting for the full fat variety, and just 5% preferring plant-based milk in their brew, despite the trend for plant-based diets.</p>
  145. <p><b>Bagging a tea treat</b></p>
  146. <p>There&#8217;s a clear favourite format of tea that Brits use for their daily brew. <i>&#8220;With nearly two thirds (64%) stating they need a cuppa before they can even begin to tackle the day ahead, it&#8217;s no surprise that 84% pick the option of a tea bag to make their black tea, with 16% opting for loose leaf,&#8221; </i>says Dr <span class="xn-person">Sharon Hall</span>.</p>
  147. <p>Interestingly, however, the age cohort most likely to prefer loose leaf black tea was the 30-44-year-olds (27%), compared with 16% of 18-29-year-olds, 12% of 45-59-year-olds, and only one in 10 (10%) of those aged 60+.</p>
  148. <p><i>&#8220;When it comes to other types of tea, it may also come as a surprise that the age group most likely to mainly drink loose leaf varieties were the youngest </i><i>(18-29-year-old) adults,&#8221;</i><span> says Dr <span class="xn-person">Sharon Hall</span>, adding, </span><i>&#8220;For both herbal infusions and green tea, more than a quarter (28%) of this age group said they predominantly chose loose leaf over tea bags.&#8221; </i><span>This compares to only 5% of the older adults.</span></p>
  149. <p><b>Brew times</b></p>
  150. <p>The UKTIA Census Tea Study also covered the steps Brits take to make a cuppa, and it turns out that while we are known as a nation who likes a strong builders brew, only a few of us are brewing our tea for longer. <i>&#8220;Only 7% said they brewed their tea for the optimal three to four minutes for most types of tea, especially black teas,&#8221;</i> says Dr <span class="xn-person">Sharon Hall</span>, adding, <i>&#8220;A quarter (26%) said they only left the bag or leaves in for 1-2 minutes while nearly a fifth (18%) brew their tea for less than a minute.&#8221;</i></p>
  151. <p>When asked which order they add the items needed for making a brew, Brits most commonly put in the tea bag first followed by water, milk and sugar/sweetener.</p>
  152. <p>&#8220;For those adding an accompaniment to their teatime, the most popular snack pairing for Brits was by far and away a sweet biscuit (48%),&#8221; says Dr <span class="xn-person">Sharon Hall</span>.</p>
  153. <p><b>Other answers in the top 5 choices were:</b></p>
  154. <ul type="disc">
  155. <li>A chocolate biscuit (36%)</li>
  156. <li>Cake (32%)</li>
  157. <li>A sandwich (24%)</li>
  158. <li>Chocolate (18%)</li>
  159. </ul>
  160. <p>Around a fifth (22%) said they preferred to enjoy their brew simply as it comes.</p>
  161. <p>So, how does this compare with Dr <span class="xn-person">Sharon Hall&#8217;s</span> advice for enjoying the perfect cuppa? &#8220;The first step is really important,&#8221; says Dr <span class="xn-person">Sharon Hall</span>, continuing, &#8220;Always use a good quality tea bag or loose-leaf tea that&#8217;s been stored away from any strongly scented foods that could affect the flavour.</p>
  162. <p>&#8220;Boiling freshly drawn water each time also &#8220;energises&#8221; the leaf and extracts to bring out the character of the tea. The oxygen in the water is depleted with every additional boiling, which affects the flavour. Water quality can also affect it, so it&#8217;s also worth considering using a water filter. Remember that the optimal temperature for green tea is 80C while it&#8217;s 90-98C for black tea, but always follow the instructions on pack if you want the perfect brew.</p>
  163. <p>&#8220;Always <b><i>&#8216;Smart Boil&#8217;</i></b>. Measure out the number of cups of water you need for each cup you are making, this will save time, money and energy. Add one tea bag or one rounded teaspoon of loose leaf per cup. Bring the water to the required temperature, and brew according to the pack instructions. If you&#8217;re brewing from a tea bag in a mug, add the milk last, making sure to remove the bag beforehand.</p>
  164. <p>&#8220;When it comes to adding milk, green tea tends to taste better without. If you&#8217;re looking for the best black teas to take minus the milk, try Darjeeling, Ceylon, or <span class="xn-person">Earl Grey</span> (brew all for 3-4 minutes). Assam or Kenyan work well with milk. However, like everything in life you should make your tea just how you like it. Then, sit back, relax, and enjoy with your favourite tea with a biscuit, or two.&#8221;</p>
  165. <p><b>Dr <span class="xn-person">Sharon Hall</span> from www.tea.co.uk 5 top tips for making the perfect brew:</b></p>
  166. <ol type="1">
  167. <li><b>Smart Boil.</b> Use a cup or mug to measure out your water. If you are just making one cup of tea then just measure out one cup of fresh water to boil as this will save time, money and energy. Our <b>Smart Boil</b><sup>[2]</sup> campaign found that Brits waste £742,000 a year boiling unnecessary amounts of water when they make a cup of tea.</li>
  168. <li><b>Choose your favourite mug or tea pot.</b><span> Add one tea bag or one rounded teaspoon of loose leaf per cup, per person into your favourite mug or a china or glass tea pot. What you brew your tea in does affect the flavour of tea so always brew your tea in a mug or pot that you feel gives you the best cuppa in taste and flavour.</span></li>
  169. <li><b>Your tea brew needs.</b><span> Add the boiled water and brew according to the pack instructions to develop the optimal flavour strength and colour. Have a chat with a friend, family member or colleague while you&#8217;re waiting – the best conversations happen over a cuppa!</span></li>
  170. <li><b>Milk in before or after?</b><span> If you&#8217;re brewing from a tea bag in a mug, add the milk last, making sure to remove the bag beforehand. If making tea in a tea pot, pour the brewed tea into a cup or mug and add a splash of milk if desired.</span></li>
  171. <li><b>Make your tea how you like it.</b><span> Like everything in life, you should make your tea just how you like it. Then, sit back, relax, and enjoy with your favourite tea with a sweet or savoury treat, whether that be a biscuit, cake, a sandwich, crackers or a samosa.</span></li>
  172. </ol>
  173. <p><b>For more information, SEE: https://www.tea.co.uk/ </b></p>
  174. <p><b>What is the UK Tea &amp; Infusions Association?</b> The United Kingdom Tea &amp; Infusions Association (UKTIA) is an independent, non-profit making body that works in support of the industry and is dedicated to promoting tea and herbal infusions and their unique story to consumers, the media, and key stakeholders. UKTIA works on behalf of the world&#8217;s major tea producing and exporting countries, UK tea packers and allied UK companies who support the tea and herbal infusions supply chains. The UKTIA provides support and information of a technical, scientific, and regulatory nature. UKTIA is the voice of the British tea and herbals industry.</p>
  175. <p>The UK TEA &amp; INFUSIONS ASSOCIATION is the trade association for the UK tea industry.</p>
  176. <p><sup>[1]</sup> Independent poll of 1010 UK-based adults, <span class="xn-chron">March 2024</span></p>
  177. <p><sup>[2]</sup> https://www.tea.co.uk/news/article/smart-boil-a-tea-riffic-hack-that-can-help-with-the-cost-of-living </p>
  178. <p id="PURL"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" alt="Cision" height="12" src="https://c212.net/c/img/favicon.png?sn=LN16428&amp;sd=2024-05-20" title="Cision" width="12"></img> View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-2024-tea-census-study-reveals-exactly-how-the-nation-takes-their-tea-with-some-surprising-quirks-ahead-of-international-tea-day&#8212;21st-may-2024-302149047.html</p>
  179. <p>SOURCE The UK TEA &amp; INFUSIONS ASSOCIATION</p>
  180. <p> <img decoding="async" alt="" src="https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=LN16428&amp;Transmission_Id=202405200200PR_NEWS_USPR_____LN16428&amp;DateId=20240520" style="border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;"></img> Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire. USA Newshour takes no editorial responsibility for the same.</p>
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  184. <title>Tuniu to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on June 4, 2024</title>
  185. <link>https://usanewshour.com/tuniu-to-report-first-quarter-2024-financial-results-on-june-4-2024/212007/</link>
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  187. <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  190.  
  191. <description><![CDATA[NANJING, China, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ &#8212; Tuniu Corporation (NASDAQ:TOUR) (&#8220;Tuniu&#8221; or the &#8220;Company&#8221;), a leading online leisure travel company in China, today announced that it plans to release its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, before the market opens on June 4, 2024. Tuniu&#8217;s management will hold an earnings [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  193. <p><span class="legendSpanClass"><span class="xn-location">NANJING</span>, <span class="xn-location">China</span></span>, <span class="legendSpanClass"><span class="xn-chron">May 20, 2024</span></span> /PRNewswire/ &#8212; Tuniu Corporation (NASDAQ:TOUR) (&#8220;Tuniu&#8221; or the &#8220;Company&#8221;), a leading online leisure travel company in <span class="xn-location">China</span>, today announced that it plans to release its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended <span class="xn-chron">March 31, 2024</span>, before the market opens on <span class="xn-chron">June 4, 2024</span>.</p>
  194. <p>Tuniu&#8217;s management will hold an earnings conference call at <span class="xn-chron">8:00 am</span> U.S. Eastern Time on <span class="xn-chron">June 4, 2024</span> (<span class="xn-chron">8:00 pm</span> <span class="xn-location">Beijing</span>/Hong Kong Time on <span class="xn-chron">June 4, 2024</span>).</p>
  195. <p>Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:</p>
  196. <div>
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  201. </tr>
  202. <tr>
  203. <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
  204. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">US</span></p>
  205. </td>
  206. <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
  207. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">1-888-346-8982</span></p>
  208. </td>
  209. </tr>
  210. <tr>
  211. <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
  212. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">Hong Kong</span></p>
  213. </td>
  214. <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
  215. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">852-301-84992</span></p>
  216. </td>
  217. </tr>
  218. <tr>
  219. <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
  220. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">Mainland China</span></p>
  221. </td>
  222. <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
  223. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">4001-201203</span></p>
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  225. </tr>
  226. <tr>
  227. <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
  228. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">International</span></p>
  229. </td>
  230. <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
  231. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">1-412-902-4272</span></p>
  232. </td>
  233. </tr>
  234. </table>
  235. </div>
  236. <p>Conference ID: Tuniu 1Q 2024 Earnings Conference Call            </p>
  237. <p>A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through <span class="xn-chron">June 11, 2024</span>. The dial-in details are as follows:</p>
  238. <div>
  239. <table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" class="prnbcc">
  240. <tr>
  241. <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
  242. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">US</span></p>
  243. </td>
  244. <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
  245. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">1-877-344-7529</span></p>
  246. </td>
  247. </tr>
  248. <tr>
  249. <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
  250. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">International</span></p>
  251. </td>
  252. <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
  253. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">1-412-317-0088</span></p>
  254. </td>
  255. </tr>
  256. </table>
  257. </div>
  258. <p>Replay Access Code: 4679991</p>
  259. <p>Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at http://ir.tuniu.com/.</p>
  260. <p><b>About Tuniu Corporation</b></p>
  261. <p>Tuniu (Nasdaq:TOUR) is a leading online leisure travel company in <span class="xn-location">China</span> that offers integrated travel service with a large selection of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided tours, as well as travel-related services for leisure travelers through its website tuniu.com and mobile platform. Tuniu provides one-stop leisure travel solutions and a compelling customer experience through its online platform and offline service network, including a dedicated team of professional customer service representatives, 24/7 call centers, extensive networks of offline retail stores and self-operated local tour operators. For more information, please visit http://ir.tuniu.com.</p>
  262. <p id="PURL"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" alt="Cision" height="12" src="https://c212.net/c/img/favicon.png?sn=CN18318&amp;sd=2024-05-20" title="Cision" width="12"></img> View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tuniu-to-report-first-quarter-2024-financial-results-on-june-4-2024-302149846.html</p>
  263. <p>SOURCE Tuniu Corporation</p>
  264. <p> <img decoding="async" alt="" src="https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=CN18318&amp;Transmission_Id=202405200200PR_NEWS_USPR_____CN18318&amp;DateId=20240520" style="border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;"></img> Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire. USA Newshour takes no editorial responsibility for the same.</p>
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  268. <title>LEADING EDGE MATERIALS APPOINTS KURT BUDGE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER</title>
  269. <link>https://usanewshour.com/leading-edge-materials-appoints-kurt-budge-as-chief-executive-officer/212001/</link>
  270. <dc:creator><![CDATA[GlobeNewswire]]></dc:creator>
  271. <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  274.  
  275. <description><![CDATA[LEADING EDGE MATERIALS APPOINTS KURT BUDGE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Vancouver, May 19, 2024 – Leading Edge Materials Corp. (“Leading Edge Materials” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LEM) (Nasdaq First North: LEMSE) (OTCQB: LEMIF) (FRA: 7FL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kurt Budge as Chief Executive Officer. Chairman Lars-Eric Johansson noted: “The Board [&#8230;]]]></description>
  276. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center" style="padding-left:0pt;"><strong>LEADING EDGE MATERIALS APPOINTS KURT BUDGE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER</strong></p>
  277. <p align="justify"><strong>Vancouver, May 19, 2024 – Leading Edge Materials Corp.</strong> (“<strong>Leading Edge Materials</strong>” or the “<strong>Company</strong>”) (<strong>TSXV: LEM</strong>) (<strong>Nasdaq First North: LEMSE</strong>) (<strong>OTCQB: LEMIF</strong>) <strong>(FRA: 7FL) </strong>is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kurt Budge as Chief Executive Officer. </p>
  278. <p>Chairman Lars-Eric Johansson noted:</p>
  279. <p align="justify"><em> “The Board is very happy to welcome Kurt to the Company in the role as Chief Executive Officer given his considerable experience leading junior mining companies and especially his knowledge of working in Sweden. </em></p>
  280. <p align="justify"><em>The Rare Earth Elements at Norra Kärr makes the project an obvious candidate as a Strategic Project as defined by the EU Critical Raw Materials Act and the Company is focused on applying for this designation.  The Exploitation Concession application and environmental work for Norra Kärr are also key priorities.</em></p>
  281. <p align="justify"><em>The Company has other Strategic Raw Materials in its portfolio, Natural Graphite at the established mine at Woxna in Sweden and high-grade Nickel and Cobalt at its Bihor Sud exploration project in Romania.  </em></p>
  282. <p align="justify"><em>Each part of the business has real potential for significant value creation, with European politics adding momentum, and the Board is optimistic about the progress that can be made in the short term under Kurt’s leadership.”</em></p>
  283. <p align="justify">Kurt Budge has 30 years’ experience in the mining sector, from major to junior companies, in operations and corporate roles, private equity and investment research. His most recent role was as CEO of Beowulf Mining plc, having joined the Company in September 2014 and left in May 2023.  Kurt has worked in Sweden for 8.5 years, during which time he delivered the Exploitation Concession and Pre-feasibility Study for the Kallak Iron Ore Project. He is also experienced in Nordic graphite, battery value chains, and Eastern European exploration campaigns.  Kurt read Mining Engineering at The Royal School of Mines, Imperial College London and has an MBA from London Business School.</p>
  284. <p>Kurt Budge commented: </p>
  285. <p><em>“I am very excited about joining Leading Edge Materials. As the European Union seeks security of supply of critical raw materials and supports the establishment of new mines on the continent, the Company’s assets in Sweden and Romania are incredibly well positioned.”</em></p>
  286. <p><strong>The Board of Directors,</strong><br /><strong>Leading Edge Materials Corp.</strong></p>
  287. <p><strong>For further information, please contact the Company at:</strong><br />info@leadingedgematerials.com <br />www.leadingedgematerials.com</p>
  288. <p><strong>Follow us</strong><br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeadingEdgeMtls<br />Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leading-edge-materials-corp/</p>
  289. <p><strong>About Leading Edge Materials</strong></p>
  290. <p>Leading Edge Materials is a Canadian public company focused on developing a portfolio of critical raw material projects located in the European Union. Critical raw materials are determined as such by the European Union based on their economic importance and supply risk. They are directly linked to high growth technologies such as batteries for electromobility and energy storage and permanent magnets for electric motors and wind power that underpin the clean energy transition towards climate neutrality. The portfolio of projects includes the 100% owned Woxna Graphite mine (Sweden), Norra Karr HREE project (Sweden) and the 51% owned Bihor Sud Nickel Cobalt exploration alliance (Romania).</p>
  291. <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>
  292. <p>The information was submitted for publication through the agency of the contact person set out above, on May 19, 2024, at 11:00 pm Vancouver time.</p>
  293. <p>Leading Edge Materials is listed on the TSXV under the symbol “LEM”, OTCQB under the symbol “LEMIF” and Nasdaq First North Stockholm under the symbol &#8220;LEMSE&#8221;. Mangold Fondkommission AB is the Company’s Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North and may be contacted via email CA@mangold.se or by phone +46 (0) 8 5030 1550.</p>
  294. <p align="justify"><u>Reader Advisory</u></p>
  295. <p><em>This news release may contain statements which constitute “forward-looking information” under applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company, its directors, or its officers with respect to the future business activities of the Company. The words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company, or its management, are intended to identify such forward-looking information. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future business activities and involves risks and uncertainties, and that the Company’s future business activities may differ materially from those in the forward-looking information as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, fluctuations in market prices, successes of the operations of the Company, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. There can be no assurances that such information will prove accurate and, therefore, readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such uncertainties. The Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking information except as required under the applicable securities laws.</em></p>
  296. <p><em>Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.</em></p>
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  306. <title>Pharming Group to participate in May investor conference</title>
  307. <link>https://usanewshour.com/pharming-group-to-participate-in-may-investor-conference/212000/</link>
  308. <dc:creator><![CDATA[GlobeNewswire]]></dc:creator>
  309. <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  312.  
  313. <description><![CDATA[Leiden, the Netherlands, May 20, 2024: Pharming Group N.V. (“Pharming”) (Euronext Amsterdam: PHARM/Nasdaq: PHAR) announces that Pharming’s management will participate in the following investor conference in the month of May: H.C. Wainwright 2nd Annual BioConnect Investor Conference at NASDAQ, New York, May 20, 2024Michael Levitan, VP Investor Relations and Corporate Communications will present on Monday, [&#8230;]]]></description>
  314. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="left"><strong>Leiden, the Netherlands, May 20, 2024: </strong>Pharming Group N.V. (“Pharming”) (Euronext Amsterdam: PHARM/Nasdaq: PHAR) announces that Pharming’s management will participate in the following investor conference in the month of May:</p>
  315. <ul type="disc">
  316. <li style="margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:left;"><strong>H.C. Wainwright 2</strong><sup><strong>nd</strong></sup><strong> Annual BioConnect Investor Conference at NASDAQ, New York, May 20, 2024</strong><br />Michael Levitan, VP Investor Relations and Corporate Communications will present on Monday, May 20 at 09:30 EDT/15:30 CET.</li>
  317. </ul>
  318. <p align="justify">For more information about this conference, or to schedule a one-to-one meeting with Pharming’s management team, please contact Pharming’s Investor Relations team at investor@pharming.com or your H.C. Wainwright representative.</p>
  319. <p align="justify"><strong>About Pharming Group N.V.</strong></p>
  320. <p align="justify">Pharming Group N.V. (EURONEXT Amsterdam: PHARM/Nasdaq: PHAR) is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare, debilitating, and life-threatening diseases. Pharming is commercializing and developing an innovative portfolio of protein replacement therapies and precision medicines, including small molecules and biologics that are in clinical development. Pharming is headquartered in Leiden, the Netherlands, and has employees around the globe who serve patients in over 30 markets in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. </p>
  321. <p align="justify">For more information, visit www.pharming.com and find us on LinkedIn.</p>
  322. <p align="justify"><strong>For further public information, contact:</strong></p>
  323. <p align="left"><strong><em>Pharming Group, Leiden, The Netherlands</em></strong><br />Michael Levitan, VP Investor Relations &amp; Corporate Communications<br />T: +1 (908) 705 1696<br />E: investor@pharming.com</p>
  324. <p align="left"><strong><em>FTI Consulting, London, UK</em></strong><br />Victoria Foster Mitchell/Alex Shaw/Amy Byrne<br />T: +44 203 727 1000</p>
  325. <p align="left"><strong><em>LifeSpring Life Sciences Communication, Amsterdam, The Netherlands</em></strong><br />Leon Melens<br />T: +31 6 53 81 64 27<br />E: pharming@lifespring.nl</p>
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  330. <title>Outcome of Subscription to AB Šiaulių Bankas Subordinated Bonds</title>
  331. <link>https://usanewshour.com/outcome-of-subscription-to-ab-siauliu-bankas-subordinated-bonds/211999/</link>
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  333. <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  336.  
  337. <description><![CDATA[On Friday, 17 May 2024, the subscription period for AB Šiaulių Bankas Tier 2 subordinated bonds ended. Almost 3,000 investors have submitted orders to subscribe to bonds worth EUR 97.2 million resulting in an oversubscription of 3.9 times the issue volume. On 20 May 2024 the Bank approved the final distribution of the issue, according [&#8230;]]]></description>
  338. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>On Friday, 17 May 2024, the subscription period for AB Šiaulių Bankas </b><b>Tier 2 </b><b>subordinated bonds ended. Almost 3,000 investors </b><b>have submitted</b><b> orders to </b><b>subscribe to bonds worth EUR 97.2 million resulting in an oversubscription of 3.9 times the issue volume.</b></p>
  339. <p align="justify">On 20 May 2024 the Bank approved the final distribution of the issue, according to which 25,000 bonds with a nominal value of EUR 1,000 each will be distributed to a total of 2,337 investors (retail and institutional) from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.</p>
  340. <p align="justify">&#8220;Retail investors have been interested in Šiaulių Bankas&#8217; debt securities recently, so the time for opportunity has come. For the first time we have offered the Bank&#8217;s Tier 2 subordinated bonds publicly to retail investors and received a lot of interest &#8211; the demand for the bonds exceeded the supply almost four times. </p>
  341. <p align="justify">We appreciate that part of this issue was purchased by retail investors who, together with institutional investors, continue to demonstrate their long-term trust in Šiaulių Bankas. Giving priority in allocation of bonds to the Bank&#8217;s clients who subscribed bonds through our bank, we are looking forward to become the first choice for those who are choosing smart ways to invest,” said Tomas Varenbergas, Head of Investment Management Division of Šiaulių bankas. </p>
  342. <p align="justify">During the allocation process, the Bank in accordance with offering prospectus followed these principles:</p>
  343. <ul type="disc">
  344. <li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:8pt; text-align:justify;">All subscription orders of the same investor were merged for the purpose of allocation;</li>
  345. </ul>
  346. <ul>
  347. <li>Minimum threshold was set of EUR 10,000 to be allocated for each investor; </li>
  348. <li>To all retail and corporate clients, who placed subscription orders through AB Šiaulių Bankas, EUR 16.7 million were allocated in total, which represent 66.8% from the total issue;</li>
  349. <li>To investors (excl. institutional investors), who placed subscription orders through other financial intermediaries in amount above minimum threshold no bonds were allocated;</li>
  350. <li>Institutional investors were allocated EUR 2.2 million in total or 8.7% of the total issue;</li>
  351. </ul>
  352. <ul type="disc">
  353. <li style="margin-top:0cm; margin-bottom:8pt; text-align:justify;">The number of bonds with decimal places was rounded to the previous whole number.</li>
  354. </ul>
  355. <p align="justify">The 25,000 Tier 2 subordinated bond issue with a nominal value of EUR 1,000 each, annual interest rate of 7.70%, and redemption date of 22 May 2034 with the possibility to redeem the bonds prior to its maturity on the bank’s initiative in accordance with the terms of the bonds. The bonds will be transferred to the investors’ securities accounts on or about 22 May 2024 and will be listed on the Baltic Bonds List of Nasdaq Vilnius Stock Exchange on or about 28 May 2024. Under the new Tier 2 subordinated bond programme, approved on 23 April 2024, it is possible to increase the issue volume up to EUR 100 million.</p>
  356. <p align="justify"><em>If you would like to receive Šiaulių Bankas news for investors directly to your inbox, subscribe to our </em><em><u>newsletter</u></em><em>.</em></p>
  357. <p>Additional information: <br /> Tomas Varenbergas <br /> Head of Investment Management Division<br /> <u>tomas.varenbergas@sb.lt</u></p>
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  359. <p><img src='https://ml-eu.globenewswire.com/media/MWI3ZjVmZTYtNTgzZS00Njg1LWJlNWQtODc0MjA4NDFlNGIwLTExMDc2NjY=/tiny/Siauliu-Bankas.png' referrerpolicy='no-referrer-when-downgrade' /> Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. USA Newshour takes no editorial responsibility for the same.</p>
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  363. <title>A Date with China media tour kicks off in Fujian</title>
  364. <link>https://usanewshour.com/a-date-with-china-media-tour-kicks-off-in-fujian/212009/</link>
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  366. <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 05:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  369.  
  370. <description><![CDATA[QUANZHOU, China, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ &#8212; A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: A Date with China 2024 international media tour kicked off in Shishi of Quanzhou, East China&#8217;s Fujian province, on Thursday with a launch ceremony held in the county-level city which is renowned for its booming textile and garment industry. This year&#8217;s A Date with [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  372. <p><span class="legendSpanClass">QUANZHOU, China</span>, <span class="legendSpanClass"><span class="xn-chron">May 20, 2024</span></span> /PRNewswire/ &#8212; <i>A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:</i></p>
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  374. <p><img decoding="async" alt="The launch ceremony of A Date with China 2024 international media tour is held in Shishi of Quanzhou, East China's Fujian province on May 16, 2024. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]" src="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2416616/The_launch_ceremony_A_Date_China_2024_international_media_tour.jpg" title="The launch ceremony of A Date with China 2024 international media tour is held in Shishi of Quanzhou, East China's Fujian province on May 16, 2024. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]"></img></p>
  375. </div>
  376. <p>A Date with China 2024 international media tour kicked off in Shishi of Quanzhou, East China&#8217;s <span class="xn-location">Fujian</span> province, on Thursday with a launch ceremony held in the county-level city which is renowned for its booming textile and garment industry.</p>
  377. <p>This year&#8217;s A Date with China media tour, themed &#8220;Develop New Quality Productive Forces, Sharing Chinese Opportunities&#8221;, will take domestic and international reporters, international internet influencers, and experts to visit Quanzhou and Zhangzhou of <span class="xn-location">Fujian</span> province to learn more about the province&#8217;s significance in the country&#8217;s high-quality development, cross-border trade and international cultural exchanges.</p>
  378. <p>According to <span class="xn-person">Li Xin</span>, deputy editor-in-chief of China Daily Multimedia and organizer of the tour, for three consecutive years, the media tour has taken international media members, web influencers and experts from nearly 50 countries as well as Chinese journalists to nearly 20 provinces and autonomous regions in the country. Based on their experiences from the tours, the international members of the tour publish stories and create content on social media to share the real China and tell their China stories to the whole world.</p>
  379. <p><span class="xn-location">Fujian</span>, as the eastern starting point of ancient Maritime Silk Road, is now the core area of the Maritime Silk Road in the 21st century. The province has gathered a large number of well-known domestic and foreign enterprises, covering various fields such as new energy, intelligent manufacturing and digital economy.</p>
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  381. <p><img decoding="async" alt="The launch ceremony of A Date with China 2024 international media tour is held in Shishi of Quanzhou, East China's Fujian province on May 16, 2024. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]" src="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2416617/The_launch_ceremony_A_Date_China_2024_international_media_tour_1.jpg" title="The launch ceremony of A Date with China 2024 international media tour is held in Shishi of Quanzhou, East China's Fujian province on May 16, 2024. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]"></img></p>
  382. </div>
  383. <p><span class="xn-person">Alexander Stephen Long</span>, a staff member of <span class="xn-person">China Daily</span> website who is from the <span class="xn-location">United Kingdom</span>, said he was impressed by the thriving cooperation between China and the EU and is keen to witness more firsthand fruits of the exchanges between the two sides from the tour of <span class="xn-location">Fujian</span>.</p>
  384. <p>A Date with China media tour will visit the production workshops of enterprises, trade centers and cultural heritage sites to explore vibrant practices of boosting new quality productive forces and feel the opportunities that China&#8217;s high-quality development brings to the world.</p>
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  387. <p id="PURL"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" alt="Cision" height="12" src="https://c212.net/c/img/favicon.png?sn=CN18299&amp;sd=2024-05-20" title="Cision" width="12"></img> View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/a-date-with-china-media-tour-kicks-off-in-fujian-302149866.html</p>
  388. <p>SOURCE chinadaily.com.cn</p>
  389. <p> <img decoding="async" alt="" src="https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=CN18299&amp;Transmission_Id=202405200159PR_NEWS_USPR_____CN18299&amp;DateId=20240520" style="border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;"></img> Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire. USA Newshour takes no editorial responsibility for the same.</p>
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  393. <title>Bank Leumi to Report 1Q 2024 Financial Results on May 28, 2024</title>
  394. <link>https://usanewshour.com/bank-leumi-to-report-1q-2024-financial-results-on-may-28-2024/212010/</link>
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  396. <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 05:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  399.  
  400. <description><![CDATA[TEL AVIV, Israel, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ &#8212; Bank Leumi (TASE: LUMI) announced today that it will release its First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. A conference call for analysts and investors will be held on the same day at 5 PM (Israel); 3 PM (UK); 10 AM (ET) to discuss [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  402. <p><span class="legendSpanClass"><span class="xn-location">TEL AVIV, Israel</span></span>, <span class="legendSpanClass"><span class="xn-chron">May 20, 2024</span></span> /PRNewswire/ &#8212; Bank Leumi (TASE: LUMI) announced today that it will release its First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on <span class="xn-chron">Tuesday, May 28, 2024</span>.</p>
  403. <p>A conference call for analysts and investors will be held on the same day at <span class="xn-chron">5 PM</span> (<span class="xn-location">Israel</span>); <span class="xn-chron">3 PM</span> (UK); <span class="xn-chron">10 AM (ET)</span> to discuss the results.</p>
  404. <p>Ms. <span class="xn-person">Hagit Argov</span>, Head of the Finance Division, will host the call together with Mr. <span class="xn-person">Omer Ziv</span>, Deputy CEO and Head of the Capital Markets Division, followed by Q&amp;A.</p>
  405. <p>To access the conference call please use one of the numbers below (no passcode required):</p>
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  418. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">UK                                         </span></p>
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  421. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">0-800-917-9141</span></p>
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  426. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">US &amp; Canada                     </span></p>
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  428. <td class="prngen2" colspan="1" rowspan="1">
  429. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">1-866-527-8676</span></p>
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  434. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">All other locations</span></p>
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  437. <p class="prnml4"><span class="prnews_span">+972-3-918-0610</span></p>
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  440. </table>
  441. </div>
  442. <p>Please allow sufficient time for registration.</p>
  443. <p>The conference call and webcast will make use of a presentation which will be published on the day of the publication of the Financial Results on the Israeli Securities Authority reporting website (MAGNA) and on the Leumi website under Investor Relations.</p>
  444. <p>An archived recording of the webcast will be available on the Leumi website one business day after the publication of results.</p>
  445. <p>For more information visit the investor relations page on our website or contact <span class="xn-person">Michael Klahr</span>, VP, Head of Investor Relations, at investorrelations@bankleumi.co.il</p>
  446. <p><b>The conference call and webinar does not replace the need to review the latest periodic/quarterly reports containing full information, including forward-looking information, as defined in the Israeli Securities Law, and set out in the aforementioned reports.</b></p>
  447. <p id="PURL"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" alt="Cision" height="12" src="https://c212.net/c/img/favicon.png?sn=LN18184&amp;sd=2024-05-20" title="Cision" width="12"></img> View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bank-leumi-to-report-1q-2024-financial-results-on-may-28-2024-302149853.html</p>
  448. <p>SOURCE Bank Leumi</p>
  449. <p> <img decoding="async" alt="" src="https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=LN18184&amp;Transmission_Id=202405200138PR_NEWS_USPR_____LN18184&amp;DateId=20240520" style="border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;"></img> Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire. USA Newshour takes no editorial responsibility for the same.</p>
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