NextPlay Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTP), announced that NextBank International, the international banking unit of its fintech division, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alphabit Consulting Pte. Ltd., to provide deposit accounts and payment cards for members of its ABCC cryptocurrency exchange. The NextBank accounts will maintain ABCC users’ fiat (government issued) cash balances, permitting them to trade between fiat currency and cryptocurrency on ABCC exchange. Account holders will also be able to apply for payment cards that would allow them to make payments secured by their cryptocurrency balances. Alphabit has built a broad global user base with ABCC.…
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SinoMab BioScience Limited (SinoMab or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, the Group, HKG: 3681), a Hong Kong-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of therapeutics for the treatment of immunological diseases, is pleased to announce that, on 11 February 2022 (EST local time), an Investigational New Drug application (IND), for the Company’s First-in-Class (FIC) asthma therapeutic product SM17 (Humanized anti-IL17RB monoclonal antibody for injection) has been submitted and accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Company plans to initiate the First-In-Human study in the U.S. in first quarter of 2022, once IND…
Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (“MGRC” or “the Group”), a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, today announced that it recorded revenue of RM7.63 million for the second quarter ended 31 December 2021 (“2Q FY2022”), a significant increase of RM7.49 million compared with revenue of RM0.14 million for the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The increase in revenue stems from the contribution of the Group’s biopharmaceuticals division, which contributed 78% of total revenue and was largely due to the distribution of immunotherapy and cell therapies as well as COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration. MGRC registered profit after tax (“PAT”) of…
A brand that has been synonymous with motorsport for more than a decade, Motul, is officially announcing itself as the official lubricant partner for Matt Stone Racing at the 2022 Repco Supercars Championship. Motul is proud to be partnering with the Gold Coast-based team that has proven itself to be a championship contender over the years. The team will use the iconic Motul 300V to power their #35 Holden ZB Commodore Supercar, driven by young Aussie Todd Hazelwood. Motul is a brand that is built upon the legacy of passion for motorsports, and their numerous wins across different racing categories…
Apollo Future Mobility Group Limited (AFMG, the Company, HKG: 860, together with subsidiaries, the Group) announces the appointment of two top-management executives with rich experiences in the automobile industry in China with both local and foreign enterprises. They will bring in new product development and financial management expertise to AMFG, helping the Group stretch its muscles further in the high-end automobile markets both in China and overseas. Mr. Qi Zhenggang Marcus, 49, has been appointed General Manager of AFMG, effective since 14 February 2022. Marcus is bringing to AFMG nearly 24 years of experience in the automobile industry in China.…
Society Pass (SoPa) endeavors to revolutionize the online grocery shopping market in Philippines through this strategic acquisition E-commerce industry in the Philippines is witnessing exponential growth and is expected to be at US$40 billion in 2025 SoPa is now poised to bring amplified value to consumers by allowing them to experience hassle-free shopping anytime, anywhere they want through Pushkart.ph The company aims to empower more existing and new merchants in Philippines to reach the online market by allowing them to transform their shops digitally Society Pass Incorporated (Nasdaq: SOPA), a leading Southeast Asian data-driven loyalty platform today announced that it…
First Foray into Macau Dental Market Strengthen Chronic Disease Management Business Further Fortify Leadership in GBA Discretionary Medical Market 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 enters into a sales and purchase agreement to acquire entire issued share capital of Excellent Power Investments Limited (the Target Company) for a total consideration of HK$68 million in cash. The Target Company owns Health & Care Dental Services Limited, Health & Care Dental Clinic Limited, Health & Care…
Announcement reinforces Moderna’s commitment to Asia and vision as a global commercial enterprise New subsidiaries to be established in Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong; providing local presence to support the delivery of mRNA vaccines and therapeutics Moderna, Inc., (Nasdaq: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, today announced plans to expand its commercial network across Asia with the addition of four new subsidiaries in Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. This expansion comes as the Company continues to scale up the manufacturing and distribution of its COVID-19 vaccine and future mRNA vaccines and therapeutics. The…
SCCG Management CEO and Founder, Stephen Crystal announced a partnership with the competitive social media platform, CliquePicks as a strategic equity owner and investor, to provide investment, business development, and advisory services to grow the company within the North American sports wagering markets. Stephen Crystal said of the partnership, “As sports betting expands across North America, we look for systems and technologies that help bettors express their interest in sports betting as part of their lifestyle, beyond the moments around a particular wager. CliquePicks is part of the fandom of sports wagering and the more encompassing sports betting lifestyle.” Nick…
NEW “FREEMIUM” SUBSCRIPTION ALSO LAUNCHED DIGIMAX GLOBAL INC. (the Company or DigiMax) (CSE:DIGI) is pleased to announce that it has launched its new mobile app version of CryptoHawk AI on Apple and Google App stores around the globe. CryptoHawk AI is one of the most comprehensive crypto investing insight tools available in the market today. Bringing free access to this insight means that anyone on the planet can access Artificial Intelligence to help them make better investing decisions – and the AI insights can be used for free. CryptoHawk AI provides three sets of trading insights providing benefits to virtually…
CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK:1883), announced a partnership with DEAC, a data center operator in Riga, Latvia. The strategic partnership sets forth a framework for the parties to collaborate in both company’s data center and other value-added offerings reselling, including innovative cloud products and services. The cooperation between DEAC and CITIC Telecom CPC allows both companies to offer disaster recovery and backup services to clients across multiple locations in the Baltics, complementing ICT capabilities in China and Russia. CITIC Telecom CPC’s deployment in DECA’s data centers enables…
A Study of Developing Lunar Navigation Satellite System and Lunar-Earth Communication System TOKYO, Feb 15, 2022 – (JCN Newswire) – ArkEdge Space Inc. has been awarded a contract by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to study navigation and communication technology development for lunar surface activities. The government of Japan has chosen “A Study of Navigation and Communication Technology Development for Lunar Surface Activities” (Ministry of Education: Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)) as one of the Strategic Programs for Accelerating Research, Development and Utilization of Space Technology (STARDUST Program[1]). JAXA has been assigned to manage the project and selected ArkEdge Space as a…
Organic Growth Recorded a Robust and High-quality Development M&A Projects Made Remarkable Contribution to Overall Performance Revenue and Gross Profit Surged to RMB393.5 million and RMB196.9 million Respectively Closely Followed the Direction of National Policies Achieved Outstanding Results in Connotation Construction and International School-running Edvantage Group Holdings Limited (Edvantage Group or the Group, HKG: 382), the largest private business higher and vocational education group in the Greater Bay Area, announced its unaudited financial data and the latest business update for the 3 months ended 30 November 2021 (Period under Review). Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College signed a cooperation agreement with CMGE…
US-based Virtual and Augmented Reality company expands global presence with an Australian hub The Glimpse Group (Glimpse), a diversified, Nasdaq listed, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality (VR and AR) platform company providing enterprise-focused VR and AR software and services solutions, announced their newest operating hub Glimpse Australia. This follows the successful acquisition by Glimpse of Augmented Reality Investments Pty Ltd’s assets, an Australia-based company (Auggd) in August 2021. Auggd provides AR software and services to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry (“AEC”) in Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and the US. Since its inception approximately eight years ago, Auggd has…
Aurelius Technologies Berhad (“ATech” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, BCM Electronics Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (“BCM”), a provider of electronics manufacturing services (“EMS”) for industrial electronic products, has appointed Mr Lee Siang Tat (“Michael”), 47, as the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) effective today. Michael has more than 25 years of working experience in the electronics manufacturing industry, and is familiar with the various operational processes including process and product engineering, equipment and maintenance engineering, cost management, production and operational quality. He first joined BCM in 2005 and progressed quickly to his last role as the…
TOKYO, Feb 14, 2022 – (JCN Newswire) – Showa Denko (SDK; TSE:4004) today announced its 2021 consolidated financial results. – 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and summary https://www.sdk.co.jp/assets/files/english/ir/library/fss2021-4q.pdf About Showa Denko K.K. Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004, ADR:SHWDY) is a major manufacturer of chemical products serving from heavy industry to computers and electronics. The Petrochemicals Sector provides cracker products such as ethylene and propylene, the Chemicals Sector provides industrial, high-performance and high-purity gases and chemicals for semicon and other industries, the Inorganics Sector provides ceramic products, such as alumina, abrasives, refractory/graphite electrodes and fine carbon products. The Aluminum Sector provides aluminum materials and high-value-added fabricated…
Quantum FOMM Limited (QF), a subsidiary of Quantum Solutions (Quantum) and a joint venture with FOMM Corporation (FOMM), announced on 31 January 2022 that it has entered into a Framework Agreement (Agreement) with FOMM for the manufacturing and distribution of FOMM One, FOMM’s first electric vehicle model and one of Japan’s few approved EV kei car on the road today. This Agreement solidifies Quantum’s entry into the EV sector, laying the groundwork to become a leader in quality, affordable, micro-EV. Through this Agreement, FOMM grants QF the exclusive licensing rights for the manufacturing and sales of FOMM One, along with…
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, to fulfill the strong demand for medical and healthcare services, the Group is opening a new healthcare medical centre and advanced imaging centre at Cityplaza in Tai Koo, Hong Kong Island, with two newly leased floors with an aggregate gross floor area of approximately 12,300 square feets. The newly leased floors on 14/F of Cityplaza is the EC Healthcare Medical Centre which offers services including but not limited to general…
The year 2021 can be termed as one of “Resurgence”. Lives, businesses all saw a resurgence to some extent, even as Covid-19 continued to ravage many economies and livelihoods. If the year 2020 was when organisations began their internal digital transformation journey, in 2021- forward thinking companies turned their attention to integrate and digitalise external business processes. Digital consumption is now an ingrained way of life in Southeast Asia. Early adopters have expanded usage–pre-pandemic users are consuming four more digital services than they did before 2020 and the 60 million consumers who joined since the pandemic started are here to…
Legal letter served for defamatory statements in an online article A Letter of Demand has been issued on behalf of Bestinet Sdn Bhd (Bestinet or the Company) and Dato’ Sri Mohd Amin Abdul Nor (Dato Sri’ Mohd Amin) to an independent online news portal and two individuals for an online article that appeared on the website of the news portal dated 4 February 2022 containing defamatory statements. The Letter of Demand noted that the content of the defamatory statements is malicious, untrue and unjustifiable. The defamatory statements are an attack on the integrity and reputation of the Company and Dato…