Author: Marie Jones

The 16th edition of the HR Leaders & HR Tech Strategy Meeting, organized by Rockbird Media on September 24, 2024, at Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, served as a beacon for HR innovation. Under the theme “Advancing into the Nexus of Human and Technology,” the gathering became a melting pot of ideas for CHROs and HR leaders from Malaysia and beyond. With Malaysia’s HR Technology market poised for a 12% annual growth over the next five years, the event tackled the pressing need for technological adaptation in HR. Attendees immersed themselves in a tapestry of keynote addresses, interactive…

– Public Bank Berhad proposes to acquire 44.15% equity interest in LPI Capital Bhd – The Estate of the Late Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow and Consolidated Teh Holdings Sdn. Bhd. to streamline their equity position and remain as major shareholders of Public Bank Public Bank Berhad (Public Bank) had on 10 October 2024 entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with the Estate of the Late Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow (Estate) and Consolidated Teh Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (ConTeh) to acquire in aggregate 175,896,000 ordinary shares in LPI Capital Bhd (LPI),…

Special Exhibition: TV Anime Pokémon 1st anniversary event to be held! TOKYO, Oct 10, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – The anime exhibition hub, Anime Tokyo Station, which leverages Japanese anime content loved by fans worldwide, has welcomed over 100,000 visitors from Japan and abroad since its opening in October last year. This facility serves as a launch point into the world of anime, where travelers visiting Tokyo from all over the world, specialists, children, and adults alike can gather and enjoy discovering both past masterpieces and the latest popular series. To commemorate its 1st anniversary, a special exhibition for the globally popular…

In the face of rapid digital transformation across the UK and Ireland, businesses are increasingly turning to AI and personalisation technologies to enhance customer engagement in 2025, according to the newly released ‘Customer Experience Live UK Intelligence Report 2024′.  The report, unveiled at the co-located Customer Experience Live Show UK and Digital Experience Show UK  2024, reveals that 62% of companies are investing in AI, while 52% are focusing on personalising service delivery to meet rising customer expectations. The report outlines how businesses are focusing on improving customer journey mapping (53%) and re-evaluating voice-of-customer initiatives (49%), underscoring that organisations are…

Customized Training Solutions Pte. Ltd. (CTS) is hosting a virtual summit, “Empowering Cyber Resilience,” aimed at addressing the growing cyber threats facing today’s interconnected world. This two-half day event will bring together top industry leaders, government officials, and cybersecurity experts to provide actionable strategies for organizations to enhance their cyber resilience, focusing on People, Process, and Technology. As cyber threats escalate, resilience is now essential to protect data, maintain business continuity, and recover quickly after cyber incidents. This summit emphasizes a holistic approach—combining human factors, organizational processes, and the latest technologies. Key Focus: People, Process, and Technology People: Cyber awareness…

– VLP-Polio Expected to Accelerate Development and Fill the Gap. CanSino Biologics Inc. (CanSinoBIO or the Company) has announced a milestone in its fight against polio. The company has received an additional financial boost, securing a grant exceeding US$17 million to propel its recombinant poliovirus vaccine (VLP-Polio) project forward. This new funding, which builds on the initial funding received in October 2023, also encompasses potential related combined vaccine candidates. In addition to the grant, CanSinoBIO has also obtained approval to start phase I/II clinical trials for the VLP-Polio vaccine in Indonesia, focusing on infants and toddlers in certain ages. This…

– to Drive Economic Growth in the Green Building Sector – and Advance Low-Carbon Transformation and Carbon Neutrality in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area Adhering to high-quality development and following a green, low-carbon path has become a consensus among Chinese enterprises for sustainable development. At the end of 2022, the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council issued the “Outlines of the Strategic Plan for Expanding Domestic Demand (2022-2035),” which clearly stated the need to “promote the high-end, intelligent, and green transformation of the manufacturing industry.” As one of China’s high-end manufacturing sectors, the…

Aiming to provide meaningful connectivity and promote digital literacy while bridging the digital divide. EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, part of EdgePoint Infrastructure, the ASEAN-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, today launched its first digital classroom in Malaysia at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Dua in Karak, Pahang. This launch represents the first of 2 digital classroom projects under its regional corporate social responsibility Connectivity for Communities (CFC) program. CFC aims to connect schools in underserved areas, providing them and its surrounding areas with access to the internet. Executed in collaboration with our partners, including Impact Malaysia, this digital classroom will offer over 100 students…

People often associate the matters of the heart with emotional experiences, but heart health is a critical aspect that often goes unnoticed until it is too late. Today, heart health is not only associated with high cholesterol levels and blood pressure. The difference in an individual’s ethnicity and lifestyle causes varying susceptibilities to cardiovascular diseases, further compounding the risk factors for heart health. In Singapore alone, cardiovascular diseases kill 1 out of every 3 people, a number that is not only shocking, but also worrying. While maintaining an active lifestyle and consuming healthy food are fundamental to improving the heart health of…

– Innovations at TechEd 2024 Showcase SAP’s Vast Collection of Business AI Game-Changers – from Collaborative Agents to Knowledge Graph Capabilities and Generative AI Developer Features in SAP Build SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) unveiled groundbreaking AI innovations across a technology foundation that drives 87% of global commerce, putting its generative AI copilot Joule at the center of a new way of doing business. At its annual SAP TechEd conference, SAP announced powerful new capabilities that complement and extend Joule, including collaborative AI agents imbued with custom skills to complete complex cross-disciplinary tasks. Other innovations include the SAP Knowledge Graph, a next-generation…

Summit LNG Terminal II Co Ltd (SLNG II), a unit of Summit Group, has urged the Government of Bangladesh to reverse its decision to terminate the third Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) project in the country. SLNG II said it had received a notice from the Bangladesh Oil, Gas & Mineral Corporation (Petrobangla) on 7 October notifying the termination of the project situated at Moheshkhali in Cox’s Bazar. The Moheshkhali terminal (“2nd FSRU”) in southeast Bangladesh is the second floating gas terminal project undertaken by Summit Group with a planned regasification capacity of 600 million standard cubic feet per…

IBG’s award-winning Australian Bitters, the first bitters to be sold by Sysco, is now available through Sysco.com, SyscoMarketplace.com, and SuppliesontheFly.com Marks expansion of IBG’s sales channels for Australian Bitters in the U.S. beyond traditional alcohol distributors and into the foodservice category U.S. is the largest bitters market by volume in the $11 billion global bitters market which is expected to grow to $14 billion by 2030 Innovation Beverage Group Ltd, (IBG or the Company) (Nasdaq:IBG), an innovative developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, announced today that through its…

75% of Developers Admit Deadline Urgency Often Compromises Functional Safety, Highlighting the Tension Between Rapid Innovation and Maintaining Certified, Robust Systems BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), today unveiled new research highlighting the mounting pressure on software engineers and developers to balance rapid innovation with safety and security. The comprehensive survey of 1,000 embedded software developers and engineers from around the world revealed the growing tension between meeting tight project deadlines and maintaining functional safety, with 75% of respondents acknowledging that urgency often forces them to compromise on key safety requirements. Widespread Frustration Leads 74% of Developers to Consider Switching Operating Systems While developers…

Partner funded programs support ~11,000 metres drill testing up to thirteen large-scale copper-gold porphyry targets before year-end Drilling commenced at the Nyngan Project with earn-in partner AngloGold Ashanti Australia (AngloGold Ashanti) New district-scale potential with initially up to eight large intrusive complex targets to be drill-tested for the first time Includes one existing high priority target covered by a Fleet Space Technologies Pty Ltd’s (Fleet Space) Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) and gravity geophysical surveys with final interpretations pending 6 to 8 drill holes for 4000-5000 metres planned before year end Kincora is managing the program and will receive a 10% management fee…

ZeroBounce Warmup helps sales pros land more emails in the inbox. ZeroBounce today announces its latest product, an email warmup tool helping companies improve deliverability and email marketing ROI. This new addition to ZeroBounce’s email validation and deliverability toolkit is especially helpful to sales professionals across all industries. ZeroBounce Warmup gradually repairs, builds, and maintains a positive sender reputation for new or tarnished email accounts, ensuring that emails can arrive in the inbox rather than landing in spam. The tool automates the warmup process by emulating existing sending patterns and slowly increasing the number of emails sent. It also simulates…

Evolve Capital has partnered Alta, Asia’s leading digital securities exchange for alternative assets, to offer seamless access to two of Evolve’s flagship sub-funds—the Evolve-Gifted Fund (EGF) and the ECM Opportunities Growth Fund (ECMOGF). This partnership will see both funds listed on Alta Exchange and broaden investment horizons, offering new avenues to tap into both private and public markets. The Flagship Funds The ECM Opportunities Growth Fund aims to deliver capital appreciation by investing in high-potential SME opportunities across Asia, with a clear roadmap toward an eventual IPO exit. This strategy is designed to resonate with investors who seek a high…

New documentary, Coding the Car 2.0, Launches to Highlight the Major Trends in Software Innovation Driving the Future of Mobility MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, in conjunction with BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), whose BlackBerry QNX® technology is used by countless automakers around the world, announced today a Call for Entries for the third annual Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Innovator Awards, which celebrate the automotive industry’s revolutionary transformation from hardware to software. After two groundbreaking years, MotorTrend is once again inviting the automotive industry to nominate exceptional individuals who are redefining how cars are designed, built, driven, and experienced. The SDV Innovator Awards is the first…

Businesses in Singapore and Hong Kong can now accept payments by JCB credit and debit cards through their existing single integration with Nuvei TOKYO and MONTREAL, Oct 8, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd. (“JCB”), Japan’s only international payment brand, today announced that it has expanded its global partnership with Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), the Canadian fintech company, to include Singapore and Hong Kong. This expansion builds upon Nuvei’s existing relationship with JCB in Europe, further strengthening Nuvei’s position in the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific (APAC) eCommerce market. Through this enhanced partnership, Nuvei…

Military Metals Corp. (CSE: MILI) (OTC Pink: MILIF) (FSE: QN90) (the “Company” or “Military”) continues to advance its role in the global critical minerals sector. The Company has signed a binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire 100% ownership of 1458205 B.C. Ltd. (the “Target”), a private company holding three brownfield projects in Slovakia. This acquisition includes two antimony-focused properties and one tin project, all located within the European Union. The assets include the Trojarova Antimony Project and the Medvedi Tin Project, both containing historical resources dating back to the Soviet era. As part of the transaction, Military Metals will issue 10 million…

Indonesia is on the brink of a digital transformation fueled by Industry 4.0 and the concept of Society 5.0. These frameworks emphasize the integration of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and big data, into various sectors, driving efficiency and innovation. As Indonesia aims to transition into a knowledge-based economy, leveraging these technologies will be crucial in addressing urbanization challenges and improving quality of life. The upcoming 32nd Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit Indonesia, organized by Exito Media Concepts, to be held on October 16-17, 2024, Jakarta, Ritz Carlton, Mega Kuningan, will be a pivotal event in this…