Author: Marie Jones

– To be presented at the G20 high-level meeting in Bali in November 2022 – The B20 Energy, Sustainability & Climate Task Force, led by the largest Energy State-Owned Enterprise in Indonesia PT Pertamina (Persero), has proposed three green energy transition recommendations to be presented at the G20 high-level meeting in Bali in November 2022. The three recommendations were agreed upon during the Business 20 (B20) Inception Meeting held virtually at the end of January 2022, as noted in a release issued by PT Pertamina and received here on Thursday. The Business 20, or B20, is an outreach group from…

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Infocus International Group is bringing back the Mastering Clean Hydrogen online masterclass and it will be commencing live on the 24th of May 2022. The “hydrogen economy” was first described 50 years ago, but failed to develop. Now hydrogen is making a comeback, with unprecedented momentum from both policymakers and industry amid a background of energy decarbonisation. Nevertheless, given its failure in the past, current investors and business developers in the sector are strongly advised to ensure they understand the complexities and competitive environments of the hydrogen landscape. This live online masterclass combines an excellent overview of the different elements…

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Company sees growth from use of plant and fruit extracts for food supplement and healthcare products Resintech Berhad (Bursa: RESINTC, 7232), a fully integrated provider of polyethylene products and unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC), is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of a 30% stake in Bionutricia Holding Sdn. Bhd. from the controlling shareholders for the sum of RM8.7 million. Bionutricia is a biotechnology firm established in 2006 specialising in the production and commercialisation of plant- and fruit-based extracts and active fractions from local herbs through advanced nano-biotechnology processes. Bionutricia’s products include proprietary…

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & Tokyo, Mar 10, 2022 – (JCN Newswire) – Bank AlJazira has partnered with JCB International Co., Ltd. to launch JCB acceptance through its POS and ATM network devices deployed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). A partnership that complements the role played by Saudi Payments role to enhance the payments landscape in the kingdom through the enablement of international payment schemes to operate in KSA market. JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading payment card issuer and acquirer in Japan, and JCB Cards are used by more than 140 million cardholders and accepted at about…

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Company donates Spritzer Natural Mineral Water as part of efforts to aid those in need in the East Coast Spritzer (Spritzer or the Company) is aiding flood victims in Terengganu by ensuring that they have access to clean water for drinking purposes following flooding across the state after continuous rain. Due to the continuous heavy rain in Peninsular Malaysia, it has been reported that flooding has occurred in all eight districts in Terengganu affecting more than 17,000 people at 87 relief centres. The Company has arranged, with the help of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, to send…

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A new date for Energy Storage online workshop has been announced by Infocus International Group and It will commence live on the 17th of June 2022. Energy storage differs from other energy technologies in the breadth and complexity of its addressable market and revenue opportunities. This training course provides a comprehensive, business-focused analysis of these opportunities, allowing attendees to analyse, understand and segment them. While naturally focusing on battery storage, this course also covers the variety of competing storage technologies and describes the wide variety of problems energy storage seeks to solve, at a wide range of deployment sizes and…

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The 11th edition of BuildTech Asia (BTA) 2022 will return in a hybrid format from 15 – 17 March 2022. The leading platform for the building and construction industry in the Asia Pacific region, BTA 2022 is expected to draw more than 10,000 attendees online and in-person, with a physical exhibition – the first to be held in two years – taking place at the Singapore EXPO. Themed “Connecting The Future of Asia’s Built Environment”, BTA 2022 will feature more than 120 physical and virtual exhibitors, 44 industry associations and partners from 16 participating countries. After two digital editions in…

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A number of strategic measures for the transformation and efficiency of State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) have been taken by Minister of SOEs Erick Thohir, leading to various results including increases in revenue. “There is a limit to this ministerial position, hence there will be a 10-year roadmap where we ask the next SOE ministers to complete the program,” says Minister of SOEs Erick Thohir. Infographic credits: Data: BUMN, Photo: ANTARA FOTO, Research: DYAH/YARA, Graphic: Noropuadi, Editor: Rani/Bayu https://en.antaranews.com/infographics/2724557/minister-thohirs-measures-for-soe-transformation (https://tinyurl.com/yuenm9v7) (c) ANTARA

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TOKYO, Mar 9, 2022 – (JCN Newswire) – Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) (TOKYO: 4004) announces that it was resolved at the Board of Directors meeting held today that SDK will set the firm name of a new company (the newly integrated company) which is planned to be organized in January 2023 as a result of integration of SDK and Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd. (SDMC), which is a member company of the Showa Denko Group, as in below. Execution of this resolution is subject to adoption of relevant resolutions by shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Showa Denko K.K., which is…

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TOKYO, Mar 9, 2022 – (JCN Newswire) – Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) (TOKYO: 4004) announces that it was resolved at the Board of Directors meeting held today that, regarding a plan for transformation from current company structure to holding company structure, the Company will start to consider the plan and prepare for execution of the plan. Execution of the plan is subject to adoption of relevant resolutions by shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, which is planned to be held in late September 2022, and is also subject to approval and authorization by the appropriate authorities. We will announce details of the…

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AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (AAC, HKG: 2018), the world-leading solutions provider for smart devices, and Dispelix, the leader in see-through waveguide displays for AR & MR wearables, announced a strategic partnership on March 8, 2022 HKT, to ensure the AR & MR wearables industry has access to the highest quality see-through waveguide displays in the world. With the announcement, AAC becomes one of Dispelix’s strategic partners for mass manufacturing of Dispelix’s see-through waveguide displays to support the growing global demand associated with the Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) wearables markets. The companies are working together to provide the…

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EC Healthcare (the Company, which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the Group, HKG: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce that the Group’s Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Tang Chi Fai (Mr. Tang) acquired a total 1,000,000 shares of the Company on the market for an aggregate consideration of approximately HK$ 7.246 million at an average price of HK$7.2465 per Share. Prior to this transaction, Mr. Tang had already increased shareholdings 3 times this year with a total of 1.15 million increased shares and the average price was…

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EC Healthcare (the Company, which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the Group, HKG: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce, to reduce the infection risk from going out for medical consultation, the Group launch Tele-Medicine service under EC Healthcare Medical Centre, AI MEDICAL, PRIMEcare, chiropractor and traditional medicine services under NYMG. The Group’s professional medical team will fully be devoted to providing services to the public. The Group formed a dedicated team that can provide 500 session telemedicine services per day at the first phase and will continue to scale up…

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MDRT, The Premier Association of Financial Professionals, has added to the portfolio of honors available for exceptional members – and their companies. MDRT has redefined and added new categories within its annual Company Rankings to recognize companies including those from Hong Kong that successfully invest in membership growth, retention, and longevity. With this new initiative, MDRT recognizes and elevates the exceptional performance of companies and financial services professionals. MDRT involves the world’s leading life insurance and financial services professionals from all over the world, and Hong Kong is also one of them. The number of MDRT members in Hong Kong…

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Wikisoft Corp. (the “Company,” “we,” and “our”) (OTCQB: WSFT) recently announced that it has acquired 51% of Etheralabs LLC a New York City based venture lab and ecosystem that invests in, builds, and deploys disruptive technologies across the Blockchain space. Wikisoft’s vision is to combine the company’s massive amount of data on start-ups, funds and investors with Etheralabs’ disruptive Blockchain technology to accelerate finance partnerships between startups and investors – Wikisoft providing the relevant data intelligence and direct investment opportunities and Etheralabs providing the Blockchain expertise and technology on contract execution. Carsten Kjems Falk, Chief Executive Officer of Wikisoft Corp.…

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The ASEAN edition of the World CX Summit is set to take place virtually to explore the future of CX through re-engineering and re-inventing innovative strategies, tech trends, and possibilities in CX. The Summit will focus on the importance of digital transformation and how it can be applied across all aspects of a business to transform the way customers engage. The event will be bringing together the leaders that shape how businesses approach customer experience and emerging technologies. Taking place on 24 March 2022, the event will virtually gather CX stakeholders from across the region. #TresconCX will feature keynotes from…

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The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort and Betfred Sports announce the availability of mobile sports betting in the state of Arizona after a soft launch in late January. The Betfred Sports- branded iOS and Android apps offer a seamless betting experience that allows the opportunity to wager on any device within the state. Sports fans have access to dedicated pages for college and professional sporting events with real-time updates on a variety of betting types including straight bets, in-play wagering, parlays, teasers and more. New customers looking to immediately get in the action will receive up to a $3,000 welcome bonus series…

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Talent acquisition firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX:CWL); (OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced an international alliance partnership with Johnson Partners, a next generation consulting firm working in board search, executive search and leadership succession with offices across Australia. In connection with the alliance, Johnson Partners has acquired the business of Caldwell’s non-owned New Zealand licensee, and integrated Caldwell’s Australian team, expanding Johnson Partners’ position as one of the leading executive search firms in Australasia. Johnson Partners will become Caldwell’s exclusive external search partner for Australia and New Zealand, and Caldwell will become Johnson Partners’ exclusive external search partner for North America…

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This year, CT Event Asia is all set to bring you the 2nd Annual Future Hospital Strategy and Development Forum 2022, themed “The Future Awakens, a Revolution in Healthcare Ecosystems”. Happening at the Intercontinental Hotel on 29th March – 30th March 2022, this forum will delve into the National Covid-19 Recovery Roadmap to better understand its goal and expected outcomes. The 2nd Annual Future Hospital Strategy & Development Forum 2022 is an exclusive and innovative platform bringing together leading hospital professionals to explore the region’s development potential and long-term sustainability strategies. Attracting 500+ senior representatives from across the healthcare ecosystem…

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A leading Interactive Data Performance Marketing Group for Pan-Fashion Brands in Greater China, Activation Group Holdings Limited (Activation or the Company, collectively, the Group, HKG: 9919), has today announced record-high 2021 annual results for the year ended 31 December 2021 (FY2021). Powered by its successful strategic upgrade to a pan-fashion brand data interactive marketing group, opportunities created by strong growth of the domestic Chinese luxury market and accelerated digitalization continue to fuel the Group’s long-term and sustainable profitability increases. RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS (as of 31 December 2021) — Revenue increased by 97.4% YoY to approximately RMB904.1 million. — Net profit increased…

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