Author: Marie Jones

According to Bloomberg Terminal, China’s smart EV maker Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. (Leapmotor or the Company, HKG: 9863) began to offer its shares today, with JPMorgan,CICC, Citigroup and CCB International as joint sponsors. It is expected to list in Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 29. Leapmotor is a smart EV company based in China that strives to deliver the finest smart mobility experience to all consumers. Harnessing its proprietary technologies and capacity for innovation, the company designs and builds EVs by approaching them as electronics products characterized by smart features and rapid product iterations, amid the ongoing transformation…

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Lately, Pagoda, China’s biggest fruit chain retailer, released its 6th New Retail Anniversary Report. The report suggests steady growth in Pagoda’s new retail business, as evidenced by over 15 million app downloads, 47 million mini program subscribers and over 5.4 million store community users hitherto in online operation. During this year’s August 18 anniversary promotion, Pagoda’s GMV in online operation hit CNY 30 million within two days merely. For years, Pagoda has been invariably upholding the philosophy of customer-centric management, whereby Pagoda stands out in the competition with a development framework featuring comprehensive distribution channels, a variety of categories and…

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“STAR ISLAND SINGAPORE COUNTDOWN EDITION 2022-2023 Presented by JCB” organized by Avex TOKYO & SINGAPORE, Sept 20, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – JCB Co., Ltd. (“JCB”), Japan’s only international payment brand, will sponsor STAR ISLAND SINGAPORE COUNTDOWN EDITION 2022-2023 Presented by JCB (“STAR ISLAND”), which will be held by Avex Asia Pte. Ltd. (“Avex Asia”), subsidiary wholly owned by Avex Entertainment Inc., from December 25 to December 31 2022. STAR ISLAND is a fireworks musical show from Japan that perfectly interfuses Japan’s traditional fireworks with immersive audio experience, lights, and performance acts, all of which are performed in a spectacular location. It was held…

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Today, Moonstake is thrilled to announce that we will officially support the Ethereum Merge. This event marks the full transition of the Ethereum network to Proof-of-Stake and will finally enable users to stake and earn from their ETH assets. We are proud to be one of the first platforms in the world to officially support the new Proof-of-Stake ETH. The Ethereum Merge will undoubtedly bring about exciting developments for the market as well as many benefits to crypto users. We have an insight article on the impact of this event and why you should care here( https://moonstake.io/everything-about-ethereum-merge/) , so check it…

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Trintech, a leading global provider of integrated, cloud-based financial close solutions for the Office of Finance, kicks off Trintech Connect this fall with various regional sessions designed to address the unique needs of different audience segments. Our annual customer events empower organizations to take the next step in their finance transformation journey and leverage automation across their entire reconciliation and financial close processes. Trintech Connect brings together Trintech’s global customers and partners to advance product knowledge, share their experiences using Trintech’s solutions and discuss best practices across various industries and verticals. “Trintech Connect is built to empower our customers, through…

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In Recognition of Superior Quality of TrueCONNECT(TM) SD-WAN and SASE Services CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (CITIC Telecom, HKG: 1883) has been well-acclaimed for its high-quality, secure, reliable and a wide range of networking products and professional services, providing enterprise customers with innovative and industry-compliant solutions for over 20 years. SD-WAN and SASE, two of the enterprise services under TrueCONNECT(TM) private network, recently obtained several distinguished awards and authoritative certifications from China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT)(1) . CITIC Telecom CPC is one of the few…

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The HUB.ID is proud to be a hub that connects 80 curated startups with 80 global venture capital and well-known business partners, stated Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication & Informatics at this year’s HUB.ID Summit opening, in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. “We believe the startups have the ability and potential to be the tech giants. Therefore, the Ministry holds the HUB.ID Summit as a hub to connect the early-stage startups, venture capitalists and business partners in exploring collaboration and investment opportunities,” said Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan, Director-General of Application & Informatics, Ministry of Communication & Informatics, in the opening address. The HUB.ID…

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Exclusively designed for today’s healthcare InfoSec leaders to compare their strategies and to learn, network with forward-thinking peers, to discuss how the healthcare industry can use information security to reform and revolutionise the patient experience. Taking place across two days, this online event delivers the content you cannot find anywhere else. Are you ready to accelerate your data and analytics journey? The conference will cover a range of cutting-edge case studies and issues tackled will include data governance, data privacy and consent! CISO Healthcare Online APAC provides the unique opportunity to connect, learn, and do more business, effectively, safely and…

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The G20 Digital Innovation Network (DIN) meeting is able to be a catalyst to expedite the digital economy sector development in Indonesia, said Minister Johnny G Plate, Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Informatics (KOMINFO). The event aims to bring together start-ups, venture capital companies, policy makers, as well as leading global technology enterprises, including Google. “We believe that the DIN event is an important catalyst for the growth of the digital economy by strengthening collaboration among start-ups, venture capital companies, as well as national and international corporations,” the minister said in his opening remarks at the inauguration of G20 DIN,…

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Traders more cautious on business strategies The sentiment among Hong Kong exporters continues to improve. The HKTDC Export Index increased a further 1.9 points to 32.8 in the third quarter of 2022, indicating a sustained improvement in confidence in the short-term export performance. However, exporters are facing downward pressure on prices, with the Trade Value Index falling 11.5 points to 40.2. HKTDC Director of Research Irina Fan told a press conference today that a deteriorating external environment was keeping the recovery slower than hoped. “Weakening demand in major markets dampened by high inflation and aggressive monetary tightening, coupled with rising…

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Compliance provider and expert Blockpass is proud to reveal its new partnership with Uplift, an IDO launchpad platform that facilitates and accelerates the launch of innovative blockchain projects. Besides providing KYC options for Uplift’s platform, in this exciting new partnership Blockpass and Uplift will be conducting AMAs, giveaways and rewarding both LIFT tokens and facilitating IDO access to Blockpass users. Uplift is an award-winning investment platform that incubates, launches and accelerates blockchain-based projects, such as crypto, DeFi, Web3.0, GameFi, NFT and DEX projects. The Uplift launchpad is uniquely designed to be adaptive, fair and welcoming to the fast growing projects…

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Several products made by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) assisted by state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina sold out at the recent Tong Tong Fair in The Hague, the Netherlands. The fair was held from September 1-11, 2022, after a gap of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Foods from Dapur Bunda Duri, De Harvest Jaya, and Bakul Jamu Euis, as well as fashion products of Cetak Godhong and Dela Tapis, Sasirangan, and handicrafts made by Joglo Ayu Tenan and Bahalap were among the products that proved a draw for visitors. Indonesian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Mayerfas,…

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Society Pass Incorporated (Nasdaq: SOPA) (SoPa or the Company), Southeast Asia’s (SEA) leading data-driven loyalty and e-commerce ecosystem, today announces the filing of Form 8-K/A with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection of acquisitions of AdActive Media CA, Inc (the CA Sub) and Thoughtful Thailand Ltd (the Thailand Sub), (the Thailand Sub and the CA Sub comprise the Acquired Subsidiaries). Click Here (on SEC website) to view the Form 8-K/A filing. https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001817511/000160706222000581/sopa091222form8ka.htm Summary Points: On 07 July 2022, SoPa, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Thoughtful Media Group Incorporated (“Thoughtful Media” or “TMG”), a Nevada corporation, a Thailand-based, a social…

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Establishing a Web3 blueprint for brands and IPs B.Duck, a global character IP is entering Web3 with its first metaverse partnership with GigaSpace, working alongside MADworld to establish a Web3 blueprint for brands and IPs in the metaverse. Created by the Hong Kong-listed company Semk Holdings International Limited (2250.HK), B.Duck joins the initiative “Project Spaceport” by acquiring land NFTs in the GigaSpace and will build experiences to bring joy, positivity, and fun to its 10+ million fans around the world. Brought into the digital world by the NFT platform MADworld, B.Duck has already launched a 3D NFT collection. NFT owners…

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Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (the Company, HKG: 476, together with its subsidiaries, collectively Ev Dynamics or the Group), a provider of new energy vehicles and integrated technology solutions, has announced that the pure electric minibus developed and produced by the Group has completed the Public Light Bus Type Approval by the Transport Department. The electric minibus will immediately be tested on a green minibus (GMB) route and is expected to commence service at the end of this year or early next year. The vehicle is the first pure electric fully accessible public minibus in Hong Kong, marking a new era…

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TR Capital, the leading Asian secondary private equity firm, today announced the opening of its fifth office in the APAC region, and the firm’s Southeast Asia Headquarters, in Singapore. Paul Robine, Founder and CEO of TR Capital, said, “We see huge potential in the secondary private equity market in Singapore, as well as the wider Southeast Asia (“SEA”) region, making Singapore a strong new location for TR Capital, in addition to our offices in Greater China and India. This combined with favourable policies designed to cement Singapore’s position as a financial hub, make it an obvious choice from which to…

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Company redesignates Ku Chong Hong as Executive Director Civil engineering specialist Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad (SCIB) is pleased to announce the redesignation of Mr. Ku Chong Hong as Executive Director and the appointments of En. Mohd. Shakir bin Shahimi and En. Nuraiman Shaiful bin Annuar as Independent Non-Executive Directors (INED), effective today. Mr. Ku, who was appointed to the board of directors on 17 March 2022 as an INED, has experience in audit and assurance, and business advisory-related fields through various local and international companies involved in a range of industries from property and construction to software. En. Mohd. Shakir…

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To develop the Atmoz Oasis Onnut project, worth over THB 2,200 million Synergy in condo development, to lift quality of life to luxury resort style Assetwise PCL (SET: ASW), a leading real estate developer for lifestyle with the ‘We Build Happiness’ concept, has formed an alliance with Tokyo Tatemono, the oldest real estate developer in Japan with a 126-year history, to jointly develop the Atmoz Oasis Onnut condominium project, worth THB 2,200 million. A synergistic weaving of the partners’ long-accumulated know-hows and experience in real estate development, the plan will bring value to the project, upscaling the quality of life…

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The 22nd global edition of the World’s Biggest Blockchain Summit Series is making a big return to Dubai on October 17 – 18 at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, as one of the most elite gatherings of the global crypto and blockchain ecosystem. Dubai has set its sights on becoming a global tech hub by attracting entrepreneurs, investors and even crypto influencers as marketing capitalization hits US$1.4 trillion up 86% year-to-date, with the Middle East’s blockchain market anticipated to be worth US$3.2 billion by 2023. The UAE has begun implementing crypto regulation in the past year, issuing more than 30…

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Novotech, the leading Asia Pacific biotech specialist CRO, has been awarded the Cell & Gene Therapy Clinical Trials award at the 6th Cell & Gene Therapy World Asia 2022 conference. Novotech has extensive experience in cell & gene therapy clinical trials across Asia Pacific. The Asia Pacific accounts for over a third of cell & gene therapy trial activity with China being the leading location in APAC. In addition, APAC has nearly a 50% faster growth rate in cell & gene therapy trials than ROW. Blood cancers (ALL, NHL, DLBCL, lymphomas), solid tumors, viral infections, liver and gastrointestinal tract cancers…

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