Author: Marie Jones

Developing nations like Nigeria stand a chance to benefit from the US$ 1.76 trillion market, if they can position themselves to adopt and leverage Blockchain technologies. Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), made this case today, Day 2 of the Digital Nigeria 2022 International Conferences, Exhibitions and Awards. The NITDA boss said “Developing countries like Nigeria, if we position ourselves, we can increase our GDP by at least 0.5 percent, which is almost US$ 25 billion. So today we are here to explore how we can position ourselves. The government has been doing it.…

SCG Logistics Management Company Limited (“SCGL”) and JWD InfoLogistics PCL (SET: JWD), the two leading logistics and supply chain service providers at the ASEAN level together announced a crucial merger deal to form a partnership under SCG JWD Logistics PCL (SCGJWD) in a move to combine strength and increase the service level capability to become the largest Integrated Logistics and Supply Chains Solutions Provider in the ASEAN region with a wide variety of integrated services to cover all industrial groups to increase the opportunities for exponential growth derived from the customer bases of the two companies, while drawing up a…

The combination of best-in-class technology, practical learning and comprehensive support programs will expedite SME’s digital transformation and workforce competitiveness The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Microsoft Hong Kong today announced a new partnership to jointly launch the “Go Beyond Your Limits” Programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and foster next-generation talent in Hong Kong by leveraging best-in-class technology, practical learning and various support measures. The programme aims to achieve two key goals. First, it will help Hong Kong’s SMEs take tangible steps to pursue their digital transformation and seize new market opportunities under the new normal.…

YATA is pleased to announce that Ms. Susanna Wong, the Chief Executive Officer of YATA, has been awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan as the “Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador” in recognition of her leadership in YATA in promoting Japanese cuisine and ingredients in Hong Kong over the years. The ceremony was held at the residence of the Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong, with Ambassador Okada Kenichi, the Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong, presenting the certificate of appointment. Ms. Susanna Wong, the Chief Executive Officer of YATA, said, “YATA has always been committed…

Hong Kong Youth are Encouraged to Embrace Opportunities in the GBA as the Grand Prize Winner Received a residential apartment in Zhongshan valued at approximately HKD2.5 Million With its tremendous development, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) offers endless opportunities to Hong Kong Youth. The New Life in the GBA lucky draw launched by the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation (the Foundation) ran from April to September this year aimed to support the development of young people in Hong Kong in establishing new lives in the GBA. The lucky draw received positive responses from young Hong Kong…

Thoughtful Media Group Inc (“Thoughtful Media Group” or “TMG”), the Thailand-based, digital advertising arm of Society Pass Incorporated (Nasdaq: SOPA) (“SoPa” or the “Company”), Southeast Asia’s (“SEA”) leading data-driven loyalty and e-commerce ecosystem, today announced a collaboration with Magnite Inc, (NASDAQ: MGNI) (“Magnite”), the world’s largest independent omnichannel sell-side advertising platform. Magnite serves as the first sell-side platform connected to the TMG Media Network, a premium omni-channel cross-platform advertising solution for international and regional brand advertisers. The TMG Media Network offers brand advertisers exposure to consumers in Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, including the more than 3.3 million registered…

Glassnode, the global leader in on-chain and market data intelligence, has acquired the popular crypto tax and portfolio tracking platform Accointing.com. This acquisition combines the services provided by both companies bringing users more value than ever before. Glassnode provides digital asset traders and investors with a comprehensive market intelligence suite, encompassing cutting-edge metrics across on-chain and crypto-financial data, delivered through intelligible and actionable charts. Glassnode’s intelligence and insights are utilized by hundreds of thousands of investors daily, helping them navigate the intricate complexities of the crypto space. Glassnode’s ultimate mission – to build crypto’s leading market and portfolio intelligence platform…

On the evening of Oct. 26, Xiamen Xiangyu Co., Ltd. (600057. SH) released the Q3 financial results. In the first three quarters of 2022, the Company achieved operating revenue of RMB 391.8 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 13.74%; achieved the net profit attributable to the shareholders of the parent company amounted to RMB 2.17 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 31.23%; achieved the return on equity of 15.26%, up 1.91 percentage points YoY. The Company’s operating revenue and net profit attributable to the shareholders of the parent company both hit a record high in the same period, and the…

Minister of Communications & Digital Economy Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) made the declaration with exceptional growth and new Start-up Act fueling his sector on Day #1, Digital Nigeria 2022 With stakeholders in the Digital Economy, from within and outside Nigeria, gathered at Digital Nigeria 2022 to brainstorm on a sustainable digital economy for the nation, the Federal Government declared that it was no longer accepting importation of any digital technological product or service into the country, until and unless the country is convinced that capacity to develop such product and service is not readily available within the country. The…

Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (Bursa: MGRC, 0155), a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, today announced the signing of a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) outlining partnerships to market and distribute the Group’s Dtect(R) range of genetic screening services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Other than Malaysian Genomics, the SCA involves American Spine Center (ASC), a Dubai, UAE-based specialist in spinal injury and spine pathology; BALSAM Health Services, a Dubai, UAE-based healthcare service provider; Wellness by Design FZ LLC, a Dubai, UAE-based nutrition, obesity and weight loss specialist, and Sharjah, UAE-based IAC International LLC. Under the SCA, Malaysian Genomics, ASC,…

Industry leaders presenting at the summit included Reeve Collins, Co-founder, SmartMedia Technologies, Co-founder, Tether; Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, Strategic Advisor, Digital Dubai and Willem Middelkoop, CEO and founder, Commodity Discovery Fund, to name a few. During his address, Furqan Rassul, CEO, Elite Partner Investment quoted, “Since 2017, the World Blockchain Summit has brought together the brightest of minds in the blockchain industry, which is crucial given the blockchain’s fast growing role and increasing importance in the global economy.” H.E. Abdulaziz Alnuaimi, Undersecretary Assistant, Ministry of Economy, UAE, spoke at length about the blockchain and web3 ecosystem, stating, “Economic Paradigms are shifting,…

With the continuous development of technology and Internet applications, the world wide web had evolved from WEB1.0 (read-only web), WEB2.0 (participative social Web) to WEB3.0 metaverse (read, write, execute Web). The unique features of metaverse – Digital Avatar, Community Driven, Immersive, Low Latency, Creator Economy, Diversity, Openness & Persistence enable you to be who you want to be, create what you want, where you want, for whom you want, and how you want. Nibiru is a Web3 platform, and a network of trust backed by real-life assets, aiming to build a seamless journey and experience for Web2 users and platforms…

With the improvement of people’s consumption level and the change in consumption concept, beauty and skincare have become a daily necessity, and the beauty and health industry has ushered in a stage of rapid development. Especially in recent years, many local Chinese brands have rapidly emerged as popular brands among young consumers. Among them, Giant Biogene is a leader in the bioactive ingredient-based professional skin treatment product industry in China and is the second-largest professional skin treatment product company in China in terms of retail sales in 2021. The Company has officially entered the offering stage in the Hong Kong…

The BFSI and Fintech sector’s development is driven by technological progress. In light of the growing convergence between banking, financial services, and technology, 2022 has been labelled as a breakthrough year by industry insiders, as it is fuelled by using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), smart contracts (blockchain), and many more. Today’s banking and financial services ecosystem is dominated by digital innovation, which has become abundantly clear as the most creative force. It is expected that these emerging technology trends will continue to drive innovation in the BFSI and Fintech sector in 2022 and beyond,…

Recognized for increasing efficiencies and reducing enterprise risk by automating financial processes with Trintech’s Cadency Platform Trintech, a leading global provider of cloud-based financial close solutions for the Office of Finance, announced today that its customer, Serco, a leading provider of professional, technology, engineering and management services, has been named a finalist in the “Office of Finance” category of the 15th annual Ventana Research Digital Leadership Awards. Serco was recognized for its innovative use of Trintech’s Cadency Platform to standardize and automate its reconciliation and financial close processes. “Automation is an integral part of our ongoing Finance strategy and vision…

Venture into e-mobility in line with Ni Hsin’s drive towards ESG Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Main Market-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad (formerly known as Ni Hsin Resources Berhad (Bursa: NIHSIN, 7215), today received the Vehicle Type Approvals (VTA) from Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia under the Malaysia Road Transport Act 1987 for two models of its EBIXON Electric Vehicle Bikes (EBIXON EV Bikes) in the personal and commercial categories namely, the TAILG BOLD and TAILG TORQ respectively. NH EV TECH had on 23 March 2022 entered into an Original Equipment Manufacturing Agreement (OEM Agreement) with…

Proposed bonus warrants to reward existing shareholders while ESOS recognises contribution of eligible employees Yew Lee Pacific Group Berhad (Bursa: YEWLEE, 0248), an established manufacturer principally involved in the manufacturing of industrial brushes as well as trading of industrial hardware and machinery parts, today proposed to undertake a bonus issue of warrants and the establishment of an employees’ share option scheme (ESOS) to reward existing shareholders as well as recognise contribution of eligible employees. The proposed bonus issue of warrants will involve 1 warrant for every 2 existing ordinary shares in Yew Lee held by the entitled shareholders or the…

With customer demand continuing to expand in both contactless and ecommerce spend, this collaboration will deliver an advanced payment experience to over 140 million cardmembers and 20,000 merchants TOKYO & LONDON, Oct 25, 2022 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today announced a new partnership with Trust Payments, a leader in fintech powering truly innovative customer commerce solutions. JCB’s growing community of over 140 million cardmembers will now be able to seamlessly make payments across Trust Payments’ vast network of online and physical merchants, spanning 48 regions in Europe. Relied upon by over 20,000…

Sustainability consultancy RHT Green and strategic advisory firm RHT Consulting Asia have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to support the implementation of multisectoral sustainable development projects in the central African country. RHTLaw Asia and RHT Group of Companies, which includes RHT Green and RHT Consulting Asia (collectively “ONERHT”), welcomed the delegation of Her Excellency Eve Bazaiba, Deputy Prime Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development of the DRC on her maiden visit to Asia. Hosted by ONERHT, Her Excellency was briefed on Singapore’s…

Moonstake is pleased to announce we will be attending the world’s first staking summit hosted by the staking industry’s leading data aggregator Staking Rewards on 8th November, 2022. The event sets out to gather the foremost experts and investors from across the industry, with big name speakers from Ethereum, Cosmos, Polkadot, and many more, to explore where crypto’s rapidly growing $300+ billion staking ecosystem goes after the Ethereum Merge. Our advisor, Michael Burgess, will attend the event as a panel speaker on the topic of staking. The Staking Summit by Staking Rewards is part of Lisbon’s Blockchain Month and it…