PT Pertamina (Persero) increases its contribution to Indonesia’s energy mix by encouraging the growth of new and renewable energy (NRE). The commitment is shown in the company’s total capital expenditure of USD 92 billion for 2020-2024, of which 9 percent, or USD 8.3 billion will be allocated for NRE. “For energy mix, our NRE program from 2019 of 13 percent will increase to 17 percent in 2030,” said Iman Rachman, Director of Strategy, Portfolio and Business Development at Pertamina, during a talk show on the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. Iman added, to expand the…
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The full schedule of programming for PAX Unplugged, the most attended tabletop gaming convention in the eastern U.S., is now available on the PAX website. The die has been cast, and a full weekend of panels featuring industry celebs and fan-favorite personalities hits the floor when PAX Unplugged returns to the Philadelphia Convention Center from Friday, December 10 through Sunday, December 12, 2021. Celebrate tabletop gaming with an array of panels hosted in-person and on the official PAX Twitch channel by renowned industry figures, content creators, designers, and celebrities. Witness the Season 11 finale of Rivals of Waterdeep as the…
CrowdEngine, the leading private-label JOBS Act investment crowdfunding platform, announced it’s launching a new customization service so CRE firms can have a custom investment website with personalized dashboards and brand specific front-ends. In addition, CRE firms will also benefit from CrowdEngine’s ability to support capital raises under any U.S. regulations, including Reg. D, Reg. S, Reg. A, and Reg CF. “Offering investors online dashboards and reports, as well as being able to raise capital online, has become a ‘must’ for CRE firms who want to stay competitive in light of the pandemic, but current solutions are not customizable, so we’ve…
Blockpass is proud to announce its recent integration with Polygon, the interoperability and scalability solution. Blockpass will provide essential KYC services for the Polygon protocol and framework as it is used to build and connect Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks. As part of this integration, the Blockpass Mobile App has already been updated to support Polygon crypto addresses. Polygon has progressed rapidly in its mission to solve major blockchain issues and pain points like high gas fees and slow speeds, without sacrificing on security. Polygon combines Ethereum and sovereign blockchains into a full-fledged multi-chain system which allows developers to rapidly scale decentralized…
Leveraging leadership in Thailand’s integrated media and entertainment business With outstanding and distinctive business model, and long-term sustainable growth Determined to create quality contents for the happiness of Thais and international audience The One Enterprise PCL (SET: ONEE), the leader in Thailand’s integrated media and entertainment business with over 30 years’ expertise and experience has chosen today (November 5, 2021) as the auspicious day to begin trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) with the ticker name ONEE. The Company will effectively become the highest-value IPO in the Media and Publishing sector in Thailand’s capital market history, with the…
Industry experts examine new trade order and post-COVID issues Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 11th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) has concluded, successfully running in an online-and-offline hybrid format. Sixty-three industry experts and leaders shared their insights at close to 30 sessions at the two-day conference, attracting more than 11,200 viewers from some 60 countries and regions. They included participants from Hong Kong, Mainland China, newcomers from Mexico, Nigeria, Romania and more, highlighting how the event offered networking opportunities spanning the…
Tracer Tech, headquartered in Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP), UAE, is set to launch its new food safety and traceability application, powered by leading asset management provider Verofax. Tracer’s food safety solution enables CPGs (consumer packaged goods) and retailers to engage with consumers directly by making products that are digitally enabled and verifiable. Built on top of Verofax’s blockchain-based traceability platform, the Tracer App empowers consumers to choose food items based on their personal preferences such as freshness, sustainability and ethical sourcing, in a differentiated interface that drives satisfaction and loyalty. 70% of shoppers value traceability according to…
Revenue increases by 6.4% to HK$2,858.6 million PRC segment continues to record healthy growth Nissin Foods Company Limited (Nissin Foods, and together with its subsidiaries, the Group; HKG: 1475) has today announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2021 (the Reporting Period). Revenue of the Group increased by 6.4% to HK$2,858.6 million, from HK$2,685.6 million for the corresponding period in 2020. Gross profit increased by 0.4% year-on-year (YoY) to HK$899.4 million (2020: HK$895.9 million). Gross profit margin stood at 31.5% (2020: 33.4%), which was mainly impacted by the surge in the price of key raw materials…
NextPlay Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTP), a digital business ecosystem for digital advertisers, consumers, video gamers and travelers, announces it is seeking partners to power a suite of digital stable coins. NextPlay’s suite of coins will be built on top of recently acquired enabling technologies from Token IQ Inc. and enabled by NextPlay’s Longroot and NextBank units. The suite of coins will cover a broad array of assets including various fiat currencies across a group of crypto chains with the goal of maximizing both the fiat and digital currency interoperability. With this goal in mind NextPlay is soliciting information from technology,…
Apollo Future Mobility Group Limited (AFMG, the Company; HKG: 860; and together with its subsidiaries, the Group) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the opening day of the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE), being held from 5 November to 10 November 2021 in Shanghai. AFMG’s participation in CIIE 2021 marks cementing recognition of the Group’s positioning as a global transformative integrated mobility solutions provider. The Group showcased the latest batch of its landmark proprietary innovations in this year’s event among some 3,000 exhibitors from 127 countries and regions. Apollo EVision S A Roadmap to the Future of…
IWS Group Holdings Limited (IWS Group, together with its subsidiaries, the Group, HKG: 8441), the largest public security services provider in the public sector in Hong Kong and an established facility services provider, has announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2021 (the review period). Despite the COVID-19 outbreak and the unstable economic and social environment in Hong Kong, the Group delivered a satisfying performance with demand for its security and facility management services growing consistently. As a result, the Group’s revenue increased by 45.6% to HK$252.7 million. Excluding the non-recurring listing expenses for the…
Santa Casa da Misericordia de Lisboa (“SCML”), Portugal’s 500-year-old social enterprise organisation and keeper of the Museum and Church of Sao Roque in Lisbon that houses one of the most important religious collections in Catholic Europe, announced today its entry into the digital world of NFTs or non-fungible tokens with the launch of Artentik, its brand and marketplace for NFTs. In much the same way as William Caxton’s printing press opened the door to a broader appreciation of books in the 15th century, so NFTs have created a way for museums and art galleries to share their beautiful and priceless…
ZEUUS Inc. (OTC:ZUUS), (ZEUUS or the Company), a diversified data centric company, announced that it has filed an Offering Statement on Form 1-A pursuant to Regulation A with the SEC seeking to raise up to $75,000,000. Mr. Bassam Al Mutawa, Chief Executive Officer and President of ZEUUS, commented: “We believe that our success to date is just the catalyst for further growth. We believe that the Regulation A Offering Statement filed with the SEC, if qualified, can assist the company on its next planned leg of expansion and growth. One behalf of my board of directors, we welcome your support”.…
Strategic partnership marks Igloo’s first partnership with Digital Health brand Offers HD’s over 6 million users digital convenience for medical, hospitalisation, cancer and personal accident insurance Taps on the growth potential of the general insurance market in Thailand which was estimated around 4 billion in 2020, and expected to grow to USD10.6 billion in 2025 Direct-to-consumer health insurance distribution opportunities buoyed by Millenial and Gen Z digital-first consumers who rely less on traditional employer-based health insurance, according to research by AVIA Health and Accenture Regional insurtech company Igloo has teamed up with HD to provide health-related micro-insurance products via the…
On 9-11 November 2021, EDUtech Asia will once again bring together the entire education ecosystem across Asia Pacific and beyond to explore how technology is impacting the way we learn and teach. Over the three days, over 250 expert speakers from K-12 Schools and higher education Institutions will be addressing 20+ key themes such as new pedagogies, AI in education, learning technologies, virtual classrooms, digital assessments, wellbeing and many more. Headlining the festival agenda are seven international education visionaries. Diane Tavenner, Co-Founder and CEO, Summit Public Schools will open the conference with her insights on creating the schools our children…
The 1st World Hardware Development Conference kicked off in Yongkang, Jinhua City in East China’s Zhejiang Province on November 1, inviting global minds to discuss the future of hardware industry. Themed “Inheritance. Innovation. Integration. Building a bright future for global hardware industry”, the conference gathered over 40 representatives from international enterprises based in countries like the US, France, Japan and South Korea, more than 60 representatives of national hardware industry clusters, and more than 70 representatives of overseas Chinese entrepreneurs. Over 100 international brands participated in the conference with more than 1,000 categories of products. The three-day event includes a…
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) has become one of the important cooperation units in China’s largest cross-industry trade exhibition-the China International Import Expo (CIIE) for the fourth consecutive year. The Expo will be held in Shanghai from 5 – 10 November 2021. CIIE has brought development opportunities to Brazilian companies continuously in the last few years, therefore Apex-Brasil will be leading 16 Brazilian food and beverage companies to showcase in Country Exhibition and Food and Agricultural Products sector this year. Apex-Brasil is committed to promoting export, the internationalization of Brazilian companies, and foreign direct investment. With the…
DIGIMAX GLOBAL INC. (the “Company” or “DigiMax”) (CSE:DIGI) is excited to announced it is combining forces with BearClaw Esports to allow its community of streaming gamers and Esports followers to access CryptoHawk AI products and information. Esports gamers are well known for their affiliation with cryptocurrencies, with many gamers also using their computer hardware to mine and trade a wide variety of cryptocurrencies. At $180 billion and growing by 20% in 2020(1), the video game category is now bigger than sports and movie revenue combined. Further, the platforms that people use for gaming is resulting in more connectedness and scale…
Phemex took part in the World Blockchain Summit in Dubai, UAE, on October 13-14. This event was attended by more than 1,500 experts from the world of blockchain, which made it especially memorable. At this event, participants were able to: – Establish cooperation with the largest crypto and blockchain companies; – Meet like-minded people, opinion leaders and leading investors; – Improve their skills and learn about innovations. At the meeting, Phemex CEO Jack Tao gave a presentation. He said that the current banking system is unequal and more friendly to richer players. Having over a decade of wall street experience,…
Club Med continues global expansion across four continents, including Club Med La Rosiere, France unveiled in December 2020, Club Med Seychelles in March 2021, Club Med Lijiang, China in September 2021 and Club Med Quebec Charlevoix in December 2021 Anticipates opening of greenfield beach resort in Borneo Kota Kinabalu with Golden Sands Beach Resort City in 2023 Club Med seeks investors and partners in the next five years, with Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia as key opportunities Club Med, the pioneer of premium all-inclusive holidays, is gearing up for an aggressive travel rebound in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Following the…