Author: Marie Jones

Empowering SMEs and start-ups and reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as an IT hub and Regional Intellectual Property Trading Centre  The 14th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and the 16th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), hosted by the HKTDC, will be held from 5 to 6 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Through forums, exhibitions, competitions, workshops, and business matching sessions, BIP Asia Forum and E-Day combine to provide an ideal platform for start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to discover the potential of intellectual…

Some 2,200 participants including Middle East and ASEAN attendees explored supply chain resilience and sustainability – Over 80 experts and industry leaders in the maritime, air freight, logistics and supply chain sector shared insights on major issues facing the industry – The conference attracted some 2,200 participants from over 30 countries and regions – Strong participation and support from new and emerging markets, including ASEAN and Middle East, reinforced Hong Kong’s status as a ‘superconnector’ and ‘super value-adder’ between Mainland China and global markets The 14th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)…

LQR House Inc. (the Company or LQR House) (NASDAQ:LQR), a niche e-commerce platform specializing in the spirits and beverage industry, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the purchase of up to $1 million in Bitcoin as part of its treasury management strategy. In addition, the Company will now accept cryptocurrency payments on CWSpirits.com, giving customers the flexibility to purchase alcohol using digital currencies. As part of this initiative, LQR House has adopted a policy to retain up to $10 million of these crypto payments in Bitcoin, reflecting the Company’s confidence in the long-term potential and value of digital…

– Net Profit Surges 53.4% to HK$95.9 Million – Interim Dividend of HK5.50 cents per share, up by 59.4% year-on-year – Flagship Proprietary Brands Ho Chai Kung and Po Chai Pills Performed Well with Robust Growth KEY HIGHLIGHTS – Revenue up by 22.1% to HK$399.0 million – Gross profit increased by 20.3% to HK$205.9 million – Consolidated profit attributable to equity shareholders grew by 53.4% to HK$95.9 million – Interim dividend of HK5.50 cents per share, up by 59.4% year-on-year – Flagship proprietary brands Ho Chai Kung and Po Chai Pills achieved robust growth through effective integrated sales and marketing…

Kingsoft Office Group Achieves Steady Growth Fueled by Technological Innovation, Empowering Customers Online Games Business Iterates Classic IP and Actively Expands New Game Genres Kingsoft Corporation Limited (Kingsoft or the Company; HKG: 3888), a leading software and internet services company in China, has announced its unaudited quarterly results for the three months ended September 30, 2024 (period under review). During the period under review, the revenue of Kingsoft increased by 42% year-on-year and 18% quarter-on-quarter to RMB2,914.8 million. Revenue from the office software and services represented 41% and online games and others represented 59% of total revenue. Gross profit increased…

Marking Another Milestone in Commercialization Today, Everest Medicines announced that NEFECON(R) has received full approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea, indicated for the treatment of adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) with a urine protein excretion ≥1.0 g/day (or urine protein-to-creatinine ratio ≥0.8 g/g). This approval further expands NEFECON(R)’s footprint in Asia and provides Asian patients with a groundbreaking etiological treatment option for IgAN. Rogers Yongqing Luo, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Medicines, expressed his excitement about the approval: “As the world’s first and only IgAN etiological treatment drug fully approved by…

Leading Industry Executives Gather to Discuss the Future of Technology, Distribution, and Economic Shifts in Asia-Pacific Top executives from the IT distribution and technology vendor sectors convened today at the inaugural GTDC APJ-Summit 2024 to discuss the current position and future outlook of these critical communities. The Summit underscored the essential role distributors play in scaling emerging technology sales and adoption and developing new opportunities through digital marketplaces and alliances with hyperscalers. The vast scale and economic and cultural diversity of the APJ region necessitates local expertise. As vendors adopt varied approaches to managing channels, they are increasingly relying on…

News Highlights: By configuring the cloud endoscopy system with the latest IOWN APN1 (All Photonics Network; “APN”) technology, issues with latency were resolved, confirming that real-time diagnosis and treatment for patients through a remote server 150km away is feasible. Based on this result, NTT and Olympus will collaborate in studying the technical challenges towards the full-scale implementation of the cloud endoscopy system. TOKYO, Nov 19, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – NTT Corporation (TSE: 9432; “NTT”) and Olympus Corporation (TSE: 7733; “Olympus”) today announced that, following the start of their joint experiment in March of the world’s first cloud endoscope system which processes…

Despite Singapore’s abundant sunlight, Vitamin D deficiency remains a prevalent health issue, affecting millions of people. This deficiency significantly compromises bone health, leading to osteoporosis, a “silent disease” due to its subtle onset. Research indicates that bone health begins to decline at age 25, making it crucial to address this issue, especially as Singapore’s population continues to age. The urgency to combat this silent epidemic has never been greater. As sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary choices become increasingly common, the impact of osteoporosis is alarming: one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 in Singapore are affected. Known as the…

with nominations from over 110 listed companies, a six-year high Theme Award centres on ‘Carbon Neutrality’ once again BDO, the world’s fifth largest accountancy and advisory network, has been organising the BDO ESG Awards since 2018, becoming a pioneer in advocating companies’ acceptance of their social responsibilities through the integration of sustainable practices into their business models. Entering its sixth anniversary, the Awards received a record high nomination compared with previous years, with more than 110 applications. BDO will continue to promote the development of enterprises in the field of environmental, social and governance (ESG). BDO recognises Hong Kong-listed companies…

CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform has been recognized as a ‘Strong Performer’ in The Forrester Wave™: Cross-Channel Marketing Hubs, Q4 2024. The report evaluated 14 top global vendors across 28 criteria, including experience optimization, identity resolution and privacy, customer analytics, and mobile. CleverTap received its highest scores in three key evaluation criteria – Experience optimization, mobile, and pricing flexibility and transparency. Moreover, CleverTap is also among the only three vendors, out of the top 14 global providers evaluated, to receive ‘above average’ customer feedback, which, we believe is a testament to the positive feedback from CleverTap customers, signifying trust and…

– Global business leaders and policymakers along with ASEAN government officials explore industry prospects The 14th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) takes place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 18 and 19 November Under the theme “Shaping the Future of Supply Chains: Resilience and Sustainability”, over 80 distinguished speakers will participate in more than 20 forums to exchange views and discuss the latest industry developments The first day of the conference features a special address by Chan Kwok-ki, Acting Chief Executive of the HKSAR; Fu Xuyin, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Transport, the People’s Republic…

Darwinbox, a globally recognized HR technology platform, has been named a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for enterprises with over 1,000 employees. This significant recognition marks Darwinbox’s continuous rise in the HR tech industry, with the company standing out as the only provider worldwide to move up a quadrant this year. Trusted by 950+ enterprises globally, today some of the largest conglomerates (top 2 out of 5), banking (top 4 out 5), retail and real estate brands in Philippines such as Security Bank, Gokongwei Group, BPI, Starbucks, URC, Filinvest, SM Prime and more are…

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide a business update on its working capital position and the implementation of cost reductions targets that were communicated on March 11, 2024. Each year the Company submits a Research and Development (R&D) application to the Australian Taxation Office to recover 43.5% of eligible R&D expenditures under the Australian Government’s Research and Development Tax Incentive scheme. On October 29, 2024, A$2.85m, the amount requested in this year’s R&D application, was deposited in full into the Company’s bank account. As at November 1, 2024, the Company’s cash balance…

MoU with PT PLN (Persero) and KfW (Germany) to develop Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant (PLTA) and Transmission The Indonesian Government, through Special Presidential Envoy of the Republic of Indonesia Hashim Djojohadikusumo, announced EUR 1.2 billion in green funding for the Indonesian power sector from German state development bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) at the COP29 World Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday (11/13). The conference runs through Friday (11/22). The agreement was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between PT PLN (Persero) and KfW to support Indonesia’s energy transition towards self-sufficiency with the development of…

Military Metals Corp. (CSE: MILI) (OTCQB: MILIF) (FSE: QN90)(the “Company” or “Military”) is pleased to announced that it has closed its previously disclosed transaction, pursuant to which 1509149 B.C. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, amalgamated with 1458205 B.C. Ltd. (the “Target”) such that the Company has acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of the amalgamated entity (the “Transaction”). In connection with the Transaction, the Company issued 10,000,000 Common shares in the capital of the Company (the “Company Shares”), at a deemed issuance price of $0.56 per Company Share, to the shareholders of the…

Quranium, the Layer 1 DLT and DeQUIP (Decentralized Quantum-Uncrackable Infrastructure Protocol) setting a new standard for secure, scalable, and accessible blockchain technology, is thrilled to announce the presale for its groundbreaking Node Sale (visit: http://node.quranium.org/). This exclusive opportunity allows early adopters and blockchain enthusiasts to secure their stake in Quranium’s advanced, quantum-uncrackable infrastructure, positioning themselves at the forefront of next-generation digital security. The Node Pre-sale offers early adopters exclusive access to a future-proof ecosystem that addresses the limitations of traditional blockchain technology. Quranium’s unique decentralized ledger technology (DLT) has been designed from the ground up to counter emerging threats, including quantum…

Quranium, the Layer 1 DLT and DeQUIP (Decentralized Quantum-Uncrackable Infrastructure Protocol) setting a new standard for secure, scalable, and accessible blockchain technology, has today launched its Core Layer (L1) Testnet, along with QSafe, a quantum-secure crypto wallet purpose-built for an era of unprecedented security demands. QSafe, an uncrackable, decentralized crypto wallet to interact with the Quranium blockchain, is available now for early adopters, who can claim test QRN tokens through the Quranium Faucet (available at faucet.quranium.org). This will enable them to explore QSafe’s functionality while positioning themselves for future ecosystem rewards and incentives planned for January 2025 and beyond. QSafe and the Quranium Core…

TransNusa Establishes Strategic Alliance With AIROD PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AIROD Aerospace Technologies Sdn Bhd, establishing a strategic alliance with the Malaysian aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) service provider. In addition, TransNusa also signed a Standard Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA) with AIROD for Technical Handling of its aircrafts at Subang Airport. TransNusa became the first foreign airline to received approvals and start scheduled flights from Jakarta to Subang in August, this year. The airline currently operates daily scheduled flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta to Subang Airport. TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk…

While most credit cards offer common benefits like fraud protection, they may differ based on their features and benefits. Before applying for a particular credit card, it’s helpful to understand the different types of credit cards and how they work. Explore the different types of credit cards below. Travel Credit Cards Travel credit cards offer opportunities to earn and/or redeem rewards against travel purchases. For example, the Citi PremierMiles Card lets cardmembers earn 1.2 Citi Miles for every S$1 spent locally and 2.2 Citi Miles for every S$1 spent in foreign currency. Enjoy two annual complimentary airport lounge visits and get…