Author: Marie Jones

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, today announced that its 12-meter E-Bus model has passed the Whole Vehicle-Type-Approval System (WVTA) and Standardized On-Road Test Cycles (E-SORT) of the Economic Commission of Europe, laying the foundation for the Company’s entry into the European market at large. The Company’s 12-meter E-Bus is currently on its way to Munich, Germany, where it will be used as a test and display unit for European clients. Specifically designed with a distinctive and fresh…

Jointly enhance operational efficiency of construction industry using new technologies Launch new generation of smart management Mattex Asia Development Limited (Mattex Asia), a subsidiary of Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings Limited (HKG: 711), today announced that Build King Holdings Limited (Build King), a major construction contractor in Hong Kong, has agreed to invest in the company and a cooperation agreement signing ceremony was held this morning. The contract value of the investment is approximately HK$6 million. Build King will become the strategic shareholder of Mattex Asia and the parties will cooperate in accelerating the digitalization of processes used in construction material…

Communications Association of Hong Kong (CAHK) has expressed positive support to the Chief Executive’s 2021 Policy Address, in particular, its new initiatives on Smart City as highlighted under the “Building a Liveable City”. We welcome the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government’s plan to release more 5G spectrum by the end of October 2021 to meet the needs of various 5G services in terms of speed, capacity and coverage, it is fundamental to meeting the ever-increasing demand for data services. On the promotion of 5G application, we note from the Policy Address that the HKSAR Government launched the Subsidy Scheme for…

SMARTCHEM (Intelligent Fluids GmbH), a green chemistry blockchain project, has announced its SMAC Token Sale which starts on October 10th. Presently the company is majoring in three business areas, such as microelectronics, maintenance and oil & gas. Moreover, it would not hurt to mention that the SMAC Token Sale will fuel the company’s ambitions in development of safer, healthier and more sustainable world we live in. By offering a SMARTCHEM Token, SMAC, Intelligent Fluids GmbH is planning to attract companies to support green chemistry products instead of continuing to use toxic and harmful liquid solvents. At the same time, Non-Governmental…

Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (Champion REIT or Trust) (HKG: 2778), owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, has entered into an agreement concerning a cross-currency swap transaction (the Swap) with DBS Hong Kong (DBS). This derivative transaction is a sustainability-linked swap, which was closed in September 2021. It is designed to provide a hedge against potential interest rate or currency risks related to the Trust’s debt portfolio. Champion REIT values sustainable development and is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion of the community. This rationale is in alignment with the philosophy of DBS, which places great value on…

The first-ever Accounting & Finance Show Malaysia 2021 is launching on 12 October, bringing together those driving technological change in finance and accounting across Malaysia and beyond. Aimed at providing the best insights to enhance the ability and speed at which businesses adopt digital tools and technologies within the accounting and finance function, the one-day virtual event will feature 30+ local and international industry leaders who have leveraged technology to revamp and streamline their workflows. With 2 conference channels, Digital Business and Digital Practice, attendees can engage in debates and discussions revolving digital innovation, accounting tech, running a digital practice,…

Stephen Crystal of SCCG Management and the leadership of Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) announced today a partnership to bring MASL events to the US sports betting industry. The Major Arena Soccer League represents 16 teams across the United States and Mexico. The game is one of the fastest and most skilled version of soccer played indoors. The quick turnovers and high scoring games represents a high temp made for broadcast game. The 2021-22 season kicks off in November. Icons in the soccer world, Shep Messing, Keith Tozer and JP Dellacamera, lead the new executive MASL leadership team. Shep Messing,…

Supported by Jakarta Smart City, the 11th global edition of World Cloud Show – Jakarta concluded on 14 September 2021 with over 200 C-suite tech decision-makers tuning in from across Indonesia to navigate the push for cloud and digital transformation in the region. The show virtually brought together the region’s key players in the cloud and data ecosystem, including government officials, leading cloud solution providers and executives from significant think tanks. The event addressed prominent issues in the Cloud ecosystem such as Multi-Cloud adoption and modernizing information architecture; Neoteric Frontiers in Cloud and Edge Computing; Data Centers and Clouds in…

Ashley Black is a sought-after entrepreneur who has given three decades to the beauty industry and aced her game in tissue regeneration. One of the fastest-growing private companies in America is finally expanding into Australia. See official Australian website which includes local shipping across the country. The beauty industry has endured constant growth, notably after people became more aware of how important it is to maintain their health in a holistic and natural approach, especially after they start ageing. This led to the rise of many brands and businesses that promised to help women and others with the best of…

ServiceNow customers can achieve significant ROI potential including: Up to a 40% reduction in internal audit effort, up to a 20% reduction in time testing controls, and up to a 14% reduction in misstatement risk with CadencyDirect Trintech, a leading global provider of integrated financial close automation software solutions for the Office of Finance, today announced the latest release of CadencyDirect which now integrates into ServiceNow’s GRC solution to help customers strengthen their compliance frameworks and drive better risk-informed decisions across the enterprise. “At ServiceNow our aim is to make work, work better for people,” said Vasant Balasubramanian, vice president…

Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS) (Focus), a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms, announced today that Trident Financial Planning Limited (Trident) has been acquired by Connectus Wealth Advisers (Connectus). Trident is a boutique chartered financial planning and wealth management firm headquartered in Berkshire, England with a satellite office in East Lothian, Scotland. Founded in 2010 by Vincent Reeves, Duncan Forbes and Andrew Wagstaff, Trident provides customized wealth management and financial planning advice to individuals and families throughout the United Kingdom. Through a high touch, personalized service model for clients across all phases of their financial lives, Trident…

Aoxin Q & M acquires a stake in Acumen Diagnostics, one of the leading homegrown medical diagnostics and technology companies in Singapore With Q & M holding a majority 51% stake in Acumen Diagnostics, the acquisition, upon completion, raises Q & M’s total effective ownership in Acumen Diagnostics to 67.15%, based on Q & M’s 32.95% equity stake in Aoxin Q & M Acquisition will be immediately profit accretive; presents opportunity to assist in providing an essential capability to Singapore in this next phase of tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, as the availability of good quality test kits and testing services…

Bounty Sports, the first North American provider of paid fantasy pick’em, has entered into a partnership with SCCG Management to bring their platform, previously only available to Canadians, into the United States. Bounty has committed significant investment to expanding their peer-to-peer platform as a fan engagement tool to average sports fans, supported by SCCG Management and its network of key partnerships. Bounty Sports hosts contests where fans compete against other fans in daily contests with the goal of picking winning teams. Users earn points for correct selections, where top ranking individuals win cash prizes. This user-friendly platform engages average fans…

The construction industry — led by homebuilding — is a large, often-overlooked source of jobs in emerging market economies, according to a report (https://www.habitat.org/sites/default/files/documents/A-Ladder-Up_Report.pdf) released today by Habitat for Humanity to mark World Habitat Day. Every $1 million in construction output creates an average of 97 jobs in emerging markets, economists at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Southern California, and the University of Washington found in the report commissioned by Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter. That compares to 81 jobs created per $1 million in agricultural output and 96 jobs per $1 million in…

Sub-Saharan Africa venture firm Pacer Ventures is set to further unlock the power of digital transformation in Africa with the launch of Pacer Labs, a software development firm born to support the African digital ecosystem and the growth of forward-looking organisations by harnessing the power of advanced technologies. Projections indicate that Africa will be the world’s next tech talent center due to the emerging mobile population. This in turn inspires Pacer Labs’ confidence for the future market in Africa, positioning them at the forefront of the push towards maximising the tech talent of the African economy. Ray Sharma, Chairman, Pacer…

Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA) CEO prepares for Nov 19-21 MOTUL World Superbike Championship The major work and the infrastructure at Mandalika Circuit, Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, is nearly 100 percent complete, stated Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA) CEO Ricky Baheramsjah. Supporting facilities – and vaccinations – are being accelerated in a bid to ensure the success of the MOTUL World Superbike (WorldSBK) Championship to be held at the Mandalika Circuit on November 19-21. For the first time since 1997, WorldSBK returns to Indonesia for the final round of the 2021 season, set to take place at Mandalika Circuit.…

Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:FOCS) (Focus), a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which New England Investment & Retirement Group, Inc. (NEIRG), a registered investment adviser headquartered in North Andover, MA, will join Connectus Wealth Advisers (Connectus). The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. Founded in 1995, NEIRG provides holistic wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts, estates, endowments and retirement plans. Through sophisticated financial planning and a differentiated investment management approach, including access to…

Ni Hsin Ecologistics Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bursa Malaysia Main Market-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad (formerly known as Ni Hsin Resources Berhad) (“Ni Hsin”), has today entered into an Investment Agreement for the acquisition of a 60% stake in Pride Logistics Alliance Sdn Bhd (“PLA”) (“the Proposed Acquisition”). Established in 2014, PLA is principally engaged in providing freight forwarding services. The Company’s business includes freight, forwarding, haulage & transportation, warehousing and international agency services. Managing Director of Ni Hsin Ecologistics Sdn Bhd, Khoo Chee Kong, said: “We are diversifying into the logistics industry to complement our food…

The fourth episode of the Next-Generation Virtual Events series will focus on ‘Monetising Virtual Events: From Ticketing to Sponsorship’ (https://www.gevme.com/next-generation-virtual-events-fourth-episode) and feature leading event speakers: Sara Lieber, Event Marketing Manager at Drift, and Dimash Kunayev, CEO & Founder of Engamio. Taking place on the 12th of October, 9:00 p.m. SGT, this episode will also feature a fun and engaging breakout session where attendees can experience virtual gamification for themselves and see how they can optimise it to increase event ROI and engagement levels. It will also cover: – Different pricing models to maximise the ROI of virtual events – Ways…

Ikervis(R) (ciclosporin), a new, once-daily treatment for severe keratitis (keh-ruh-tai-tis) in adults with dry eye disease (DED) which has not improved with the use of artificial tears,(1) has been listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) today (1 October 2021).(2)  Increasing screen use and mask associated dry eye disease (MADE) during the COVID-19 pandemic(3,4) is exacerbating cases of DED – one of the most common eye diseases.(5) Untreated or inadequate response to first-line management options for DED can lead to severe keratitis -inflammation of the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) – causing damage to the eye surface, and…