Author: Marie Jones

While the Philippines needs to spend over $20 billion on cybersecurity between 2017 and 2025 to compare with the “global best-in-class countries”, its Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC) has signed up with Tradepass to strengthen the country’s biggest cybersecurity event – PhilSec 2022. PhilSec 2022 will be held on 12 – 13 July 2022 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila and will attract 600+ cybersecurity experts (in-person & virtual) including the Heads of Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Forensics and Cyber Law from the leading public and private enterprises across the Philippines. CICC has joined as the supporting partner…

The Group is collaborating with Rinani Genotec to develop and offer genetic screening tests catering to athletes and those with active lifestyles Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (Bursa: MGRC, 0155), a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, is pleased to announce that the Group’s wholly-owned subsidiary, MGRC Therapeutics Sdn Bhd (MGRCT), is collaborating with Rinani Genotec Sdn Bhd (Genotec) to offer sports-based genetic tests. Genotec, a biomedical technology firm focusing on stem cell treatment and genetic testing, now offers a direct-to-consumer sports and fitness DNA test which enables individuals to better understand their genetic profile in sports and fitness-related areas. The…

Elite Partners Capital (“EPC”) has completed another acquisition of a distribution facility in the UK for over GBP 30M. The asset is located within Wrexham Industrial Estate, a premier industrial location and one of the largest industrial estates in the UK, well placed to serve both Wales and England. The estate extends to over 550 hectares and is home to over 340 businesses creating employment for over 10,000 people. The distribution facility, consisting of two detached industrial warehouse facilities, provides in total 723,114 sqft of built up space on a 45.9 acres land. It is fully let to one of…

PuraPeel Aesthetics wins the 2022 Award for best aesthetics business. The ReviewRumble annual awards recognize products and services that have been rated highly by the ReviewRumble community. These awards are completely independent. Any listing can qualify to win an award as long as it meets the judging criteria below. How are award winners determined? To be eligible for an award, a product or a service must meet these requirements: Listed on the ReviewRumble website for consideration for an award In business for at least a year Minimum average rating of 4.1 stars online Ten or more approved reviews written and…

Sevens Atelier Limited (the “Company” or “Sevens Atelier”) would like to announce today its completion of the proposed acquisition of Sevens Creation Private Limited’s Design and Build business. This will propel forward the Company’s vision of a comprehensive and innovative Design and Build consultant for premium landed properties in Singapore. Headquartered in Singapore, Sevens Atelier taps on the expertise of a holistic in-house execution and advisory team, establishing itself as a premier Design & Build solutions provider with an innovative edge in the premium landed property space. The Company boasts a proven track record of notable design-build projects in prime…

The HKUST-Sino One-Million-Dollar Entrepreneurship 2022 Competition, sponsored by GF Securities Co., Ltd. (GF Securities, HKG: 1776; SHE: 000776) for the 6th consecutive year, has come to a successful end. After an intense competition, FLASH Diagnostics, which focused on developing an effective, low-cost, accurate and user-friendly handheld diagnostic testing platform, emerged with flying colours and won the “GF Innovation Award” sponsored by GF Securities. Their project put convenience and quality at the forefront of patients’ nursing plans and was therefore highly commended and well received by the judges. Established in 2011, the HKUST-Sino One-Million-Dollar Millions Entrepreneurship Competition has been held for…

ULVAC-PHI integrates every surface analysis technology which is essential for battery research and development into an advanced automated platform to contribute to battery performance and longevity through thin film and interface characterizations. ULVAC-PHI Incorporated has launched the PHI GENESIS, an automated and multi-function scanning X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS: X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy or ESCA: Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis). The PHI GENESIS is the united model of PHI’s multi-functional scanning XPS instruments and was designed for automation and simplified operation. Background Advanced materials such as all-solid-state batteries, advanced semiconductors, and artificial photosynthesis are complex combinations of materials, and their research and…

ULVAC-PHI integrates every surface analysis technology which is essential for battery research and development into an advanced automated platform to contribute to battery performance and longevity through thin film and interface characterizations. Chigasaki, Japan, July 5, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – ULVAC-PHI Incorporated has launched the PHI GENESIS, an automated and multi-function scanning X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS: X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy or ESCA: Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis). The PHI GENESIS is the united model of PHI’s multi-functional scanning XPS instruments and was designed for automation and simplified operation. PHI GENESIS scanning X-ray photoelectron spectrometer Background Advanced materials such as all-solid-state batteries, advanced semiconductors, and…

The launch of ‘Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap 2020-2023′ by the Central bank of the Philippines (BSP) has been driving major fintech investments in the country. To give an estimate, the first half of 2021 witnessed a total funding of $342 million garnered by the country’s fintech firms, more than double of what was raised throughout 2020. To provide a common networking and intelligence sharing platform to Philippines’ burgeoning FSI community, Tradepass is hosting World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) for the first time in the Philippines at Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila on 16-17 August 2022. The event will attract 600+…

CEL Infrastructure Investment Fund II (Fund II), a private equity fund sponsored and managed by China Everbright Limited (CEL, HKG: 165) has made significant progress in fundraising. On June 29, 2022, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) approved to commit of US$100 million including up to US$25 million co-investment sleeve in Fund II. AIIB is a multilateral development bank with 105 members from all over the world. Its vision is to finance “Infrastructure for Tomorrow” with sustainability at its core. AIIB is committed to unlocking new capital and investing in green, technology-enabled and cross-border connectivity infrastructure to promote sustainable economic development…

Tianyun International Holdings Limited (Tianyun International, together with its subsidiaries, (the Group) (HKG: 6836), a leading seller and manufacturer of processed fruit products in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), is pleased to announce that Shandong Tiantong Food Co., Ltd. (Shandong Tiantong Food), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, was awarded the honorary titles of Thirteenth Five-year Plan “Social Responsibility Model “, “Advanced Enterprise of Outstanding Contribution ” and “Top 10 Enterprises (Export)” in China’s canned food industry in 2020 by the China Canned Food Industry Association (CCFIA). These awards confirmed the outstanding contribution made by Shandong Tiantong Food in…

QualityKiosk Technologies, one of the largest independent global quality assurance service providers, announced that it is extending its partnership with BrowserStack, a leading cloud-based testing platform enabling on-demand, cross-browser and cross-device testing, into the international regions of US, EMEA and APAC. QualityKiosk’s strong domain experience in quality assurance and performance engineering combined with the BrowserStack platform will enable enterprises in the region to create and deploy quality and bug-free software at pace and scale. Speaking on occasion, Mr Maneesh Jhawar, CEO & Founder, QualityKiosk Technologies, said, “QualityKiosk’s QA solutions and services, coupled with the BrowserStack platform, provides enterprises with an…

Metabook announced today the launch of a Web3 rating system and is launching an influencer program, aimed at returning hope to the crypto ecosystem. For that purpose, there is the first Ranking of Web3 leaders fighting against the wrong statements about “crypto winter”, and an XR program with the tagline “Ikonic. Own the moment”, with fan art contest dedicated to Johnny Depp. Depp was fighting the lies, and Web3 leaders do the same. Metabook has created infrastructure, to be used for Web3 Reserve system that is the hedging mechanism for partners of our Sharing Economy. The Metabook mission is to…

After successful 4 editions of Global CX Summit, Exito (www.exito-e.com/) is all set to host another milestone event – which serves as an ideal platform to enhance the experience to latest insights in “Orchestrating a Holistic CX Strategy”. The agenda is carefully curated to address challenges faced along multiple touch points, helping you overcome various silos. Through engaging panel discussions, insightful keynotes and immersive networking sessions, the event is sure to incite both thought and action at your organization. 5th Edition GCX India (https://globalcxsummit.com) is meticulously curated in alignment with the above initiatives. The summit provides an ideal opportunity to…

Ausnutria Dairy (1717) issued an announcement yesterday to inform the Company’s shareholders and potential investors that the Group expects to record a notable year-on-year (YoY) decrease in revenue and net profits for the six months ended 30 June 2022. The Group’s revenue for the 1H 2022 is anticipated to achieve approximately RMB3,350 million to RMB3,500 million, representing a YoY decrease of 18.0% to 21.6%. The Group also expects to record the profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the 1H 2022 range of RMB95.0 million to RMB160.0 million, representing a YoY decrease of 73.1% to 84.0%. Such decrease…

Revenue increased 23.9% to a record high of HK$1.35 billion despite the Omicron outbreak Total service area expands by 39.0% to 322,000 square feet Net profit maintains steady growth of 7.2% to HK$305.2 million Perfect Medical Health Management Limited (Perfect Medical or the Company, stock code: HKG:1830), one of the largest medical groups in Hong Kong, together with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the Group), is pleased to announce its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2022. Performance highlights The Company achieved a historical high revenue of HK$1.35 billion, representing a growth of 23.9%. Among the value…

Moonstake is pleased to announce that our users can now earn interest from staking ORBS token on an additional chain – Polygon – on both the Web and Mobile Wallets! Hold, send, receive, and stake ORBS on both Ethereum and Polygon Network to earn multi-chain staking rewards with the best user experience through one single click! Previously in April 2022, we initially integrated support for Polygon chain, specifically enabling users the ability to hold, send, receive, and own MATIC coin as well as MATIC tokens. As an official Guardian of Orbs Universe via strategic partnership with Orbs Network since March…

Nearly half of ASEAN based respondents perceived legacy IT infrastructure and systems to be a challenge to digital transformation (DX) and innovation projects within their own company, according to a survey conducted by AIBP in 2021. The survey counted 206 professionals in the public services sector across the largest economies in Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines & Vietnam. The same survey showed that 60.6% of respondents believe that business intelligence software is the DX solution that brings the largest benefits to their organisation. Sustainability has also been a growing focus in ASEAN, illustrated by the sustainable mobility and energy…

President Joko Widodo has accomplished his visits to Ukraine and Russia on Thursday evening (June 30) to invite both countries to build dialogue, stop the war, and build peace. President started his mission by visiting Kiev, Ukraine. At the Maryinsky Palace, Kyiv, Jokowi was greeted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday afternoon (June 29). For Ukraine, that day was a historic day, as President Jokowi’s visit was the first one to be made by an Asian leader since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Jokowi, during a joint press statement with Zelenskyy, conveyed several important points from…

Demonstrates Rapid Growth in Principal Businesses Accelerating the Launch of Purely Domestically-produced ITAI Products IBO Technology Company Limited (IBO Technology or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, the Group; HKG: 2708) is pleased to announce its consolidated annual results for the year ended 31 March 2022 (the financial year or the Year). During the Year, thanks to the rapid development of its principal businesses, the Group was able to achieve a business turnaround. IBO Technology’s three main businesses are 5G (communication equipment and private network solutions), Information Technology Application Innovation (ITAI) IT (terminal products and industry solutions) and Internet of…