The 22nd edition of the World Blockchain Summit endorsed by His Holiness Sheikh Juma Ahmed Juma AL Maktoun is taking place October 17-19, 2022 at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, UAE and features a highly anticipated keynote speech by digital pioneer Reeve Collins. He is co-founder of Smartmedia Technologies, an enterprise Web3 platform, co-founder and former CEO of Tether, the most used crypto currency in the world and where he invented the stable coin, and the Co-Creator of the non-fungible token (NFT). Collins will be speaking on NFT utility where he will breakdown Web3 and the critical role this new technology…
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More than 9,800 buyers visit fairs in person; market potential for smart lighting and robotics highlighted The physical elements of the five autumn technology fairs organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) drew to a successful conclusion today. The four-day exhibition attracted more than 9,800 buyers to attend the fairs in person at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to view products and discuss business opportunities. This year’s fairs adopted the HKTDC’s new EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, with the Click2Match platform providing a smart business-matching function to help build connections between exhibitors, buyers and industry professionals worldwide. As…
The Board of Directors (the Board) of Kitchen Culture Holdings Ltd. (Kitchen Culture or the Company) today rejected a requisition to remove 5 of its 6 directors, and sharply criticised its largest shareholder, OOWAY Group Ltd. (OOWAY), for conveying to the media factual inaccuracies and mischaracterising recent events. The Board, with the exception of Madam Hao Dongting (Mdm Hao), said that there are no grounds to justify the resignations. The Board had received a notice (the Section 177 Notice) – issued under Section 177 of the Companies Act 1967 – on 30 September 2022 from OOWAY and 7 individuals who…
Diversified innovations improve safety and quality of life The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is hosting five autumn technology fairs at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 13 to 16 October. The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) and many other exhibitors are showing an array of cutting-edge solutions that enhance hiker safety, boost search and rescue efficiency, detect hill fires, kill viruses, eliminate odours, detect rodent activities and enable automated parking, among other benefits. The fairs are signature events that encourage exchange among industry professionals and promote the application of innovative technologies across different…
Axiata Group Berhad, one of Asia’s leading telco groups serving over 163 million subscribers[1], announced today that it had been named by the TM Forum as one of the first three telcos globally to earn ‘Running on ODA’ status. This award recognises Axiata’s architectural shift to the status of an agile Digital Telco driven by its success in building a Telco Operations framework based on TM Forum’s Open Digital Architecture (ODA) standards across operating entities in multiple Asian markets. TM Forum announced the industry leaders in ODA deployment at its Digital Transformation World 2022 conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, placing Axiata,…
Invest Hong Kong of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will launch a series of themed seminars to provide foreign companies and business chambers with the latest updates about the city’s dynamic business environment, enduring global hub status and business opportunities arising from growing ties with the Mainland. As part of the official celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the five-day Investment Promotion Week will run in a hybrid format from October 17 to 21 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and online. It will feature five thematic…
InfoComm Southeast Asia which debuted in 2019 was a huge success. Now, after the Covid-resultant pause, the Show is back – as an in-person show, with access to new pre-show planning and engagement tools that will enhance the visitor experience. InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 will take place from 2 to 4 November at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC). InfoComm Southeast Asia is the region’s premier Professional AudioVisual (Pro-AV) and Transformative Technology tradeshow, featuring trailblazing international and local solution providers. Powerful solutions on show and insightful learning sessions cater to a spectrum of industries, including the government sectors…
Samaiden Group Berhad (Bursa: SAMAIDEN, 0223), a clean energy solution specialist principally involved in engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and power, is pleased to announce that the Group’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Samaiden Sdn Bhd, has signed a partnership agreement with Thingnario Ltd. today, to explore the opportunity in providing telemetry monitoring system support to the Renewable Energy (RE) as well as the Energy Efficiency (EE) businesses of Samaiden Group within Malaysia. Artificial Intelligence (AI) based system provider, Thingnario, is a company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. It owns the “Photon” intelligent solar…
Mineral Enterprises, LLC, (the Company) is pleased to announce the launching of a new online marketplace for mineral-exploration and mining projects worldwide. The new website, www.mineralprojectsource.com, offers an innovative, low-cost platform for holders of mineral exploration and mining projects seeking to lease, joint-venture or sell to link with shoppers from mining and exploration companies. Subscribers contact vendors and review detailed project summaries and reports at no additional cost. There are also no finder’s fees. A major and unique feature of this new platform is that projects are posted to a robust GIS-style map containing worldwide mine, mineral-occurrence, geology and claim…
Celebverse, a leading virtual real estate offering exposure to the burgeoning industry via Metaverse, is now live. It is the world’s first and only virtual world dedicated to ‘Adam & EU’, an original human couple and parents of the human race. With its help, one can acquire virtual property/NFTs and take advantage of various virtual accurate estate-centric services. Celebverse is the revolutionary step towards Metaverse, providing users with the privilege to purchase parcels around celeb’s Metaverse Land. With the freedom, individuals around the globe can now enjoy their choice neighbourhood and own their space in the Celebverse. As the name…
Essex Bio-Technology Limited (the Company, together with its subsidiaries, the Group) wishes to announce that Essex Bio-Investment Limited (Essex Bio-Investment), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group has on 13 October 2022 successfully secured (i) a patent and know-how licence agreement; and (ii) a patent assignment deed (together as the Agreements) in relation to SkQ1 , an active pharmaceutical ingredient, from Mitotech S.A. (Mitotech), in which Mitotech granted the Group worldwide (excluding Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia) (Global) rights and interests in SkQ1, transferable and irrevocable, in the field of ophthalmology exclusively. Pursuant to the Agreements, Mitotech has agreed to…
Top-notch I&T products and solutions enable different industries to seize business opportunities Committed to promoting the development of the innovation and technology (I&T) industry and generating business opportunities across different sectors, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is organising five autumn technology fairs* under its brand-new EXHIBITION+ hybrid model. The events bring together more than 1,100 exhibitors showcasing an array of cutting-edge information and communication technology products, electronic and lighting products, and exciting new smart city solutions. The physical fairs started their four-day run (13-16 October) today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). From now until…
With a unique heritage in dermatology as well as decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the leading company solely dedicated to advancing dermatology and skincare solutions. Through trusted partnerships with healthcare professionals, Galderma ensures to meet individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes and offers cutting-edge, premium brands that fit people’s individual needs, across the full spectrum of dermatology through aesthetics, consumer care, and prescription medications. As the market leader in the Philippine-derived derived Sensitive Skincare Market, its leading Consumer brand, Cetaphil was eyeing a move online. In addition to its range of classic best-sellers, including the cult-favorite Gentle…
ONE Championship, the largest martial arts organization in the world, will return to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, October 22 with an action-packed ONE Fight Night card at Axiata Arena. The event will mark the first time the organization has held an event in Kuala Lumpur since December of 2019, giving Malaysian fans the opportunity to see their favorite ONE athletes live for the first time in nearly three years. The event will include two special post-liminary bouts for the in-arena crowd only featuring local Malaysian MMA star Agilan “Alligator” Thani in a Welterweight showdown against Germany’s Ilja Stojanov, and Kuala…
First-ever pre-approved Visa on Arrival service makes visa applications quicker and more convenient for 86 nationalities travelling for work and leisure Quick and hassle-free immigration clearance upon arrival in Indonesia It is holiday season all year round in Bali, where travellers make their yearly pilgrimage to the beautiful island in Indonesia, a travel hotspot. To aid the increase in travel demand to Indonesia and especially Bali, VFS Global has rolled out the first-of-its-kind Indonesia fast-track Visa on Arrival service. Visitors from 86 different countries, including Australia, can now enjoy a quicker and smoother visa application journey by completing the process…
Single largest shareholder, OOWAY Group with 21.19% of the issued share capital of Kitchen Culture, together with 7 other minority shareholders seeks to convene EGM to appoint new Board OOWAY Group sees change of Board as the only way for Kitchen Culture shareholders to unlock value of the 27.65% stake in OOWAY Technology Pte. Ltd. OOWAY Group committed to completing the Special Audit to clear Kitchen Culture’s outstanding issues and to comply with the Notice of Compliance, paving the way for the resumption of trading in Kitchen Culture shares, which has been suspended since 12 July 2021 OOWAY Group Ltd,…
Today, Moonstake is proud to announce that we are now officially a Verified Provider as part of StakingRewards’ Verified Provider Program! We join the VPP family as a top 10 staking provider worldwide trusted by users and leading PoS blockchain projects across the globe. The Verified Provider Program (VPP) is an initiative by StakingRewards to increase trust, transparency, and reliability in the staking industry by verifying that Providers meet a set of criteria relating to risk management, longevity, and security measures. The program aims to help investors make confident decisions about Staking Providers by conducting rigorous due diligence on the…
The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand launches this October in Bangkok. Over 1,000 experts from across Thailand and beyond will be in attendance at BITEC on 26- 27 October to explore the latest innovative solutions, make new connections and help advance Thailand’s roads & traffic infrastructure. “The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand comes at a very opportune time,” says Paul Clark, Managing Director – Asia for Terrapinn. “The Thai government has made significant commitments to advancing and developing its roads & traffic infrastructure and improving safety. This event offers key players the chance to gather at scale and walk-the-talk, ensuring…
Both parties to collaborate on research in genomics and biopharmaceuticals MGRC Therapeutics Sdn Bhd (MGRC-T), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (Bursa: MGRC, 0155), a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, has entered into a cooperation agreement with the National Institutes of Health, Malaysia (NIH), providing a framework for collaboration between the two parties in medical research pertaining to genomics and biopharmaceuticals. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the research arm under the Ministry of Health Malaysia, comprises six research institutes that focus on biomedical research, public health and epidemiology, clinical research, behavioural health research, health management and…
Novotech, the leading Asia Pacific biotech specialist CRO, has again received Best Workplace certification by the leading workplace culture organization Great Place to Work Institute. Novotech’s India team has received a Best Workplaces for Women 2022 recognition and listed in the Top 75 organisations in India recognised for excelling people practices, responsiveness to feedback and a culture of openness and diversity. Novotech also holds Great Place to Workplace recognition in Australia and Korea. To identify India’s Best Workplaces for Women 2022, Great Place to Work India studied 1122 organizations that had: Women employees constituting at least 10% of their workforce…