Author: Marie Jones

Brawijaya University in East Java ranked in the 301-400 band among the world’s top universities on the basis of the assessment of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021. This year, the assessment of THE Impact Rankings is based on the concern and contribution of universities in the success in implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) programs, according to Brawijaya University’s head of ranking center, Adharul Muttaqin. THE measures how the academic aspects, publications, innovations, and activities of universities support the 17 goals in the SDGs. In the 2021 edition, Muttaqin conveyed that Brawijaya University demonstrated its participation…

Agilex Biolabs, Australia’s largest and most technologically advanced specialist bioanalytical laboratory for clinical trials, and B2S Life Sciences, a biotherapeutic enablement company advancing improved analytical methods and outcomes for developers of biotherapeutic drugs and diagnostics, shared key ways to navigate the immunogenicity and biomarker requirements for clinical trials via webinar. Watch the webinar here (no registration required) “Hot Topics in Immunoassay Bioanalysis – Key points in navigating the immunogenicity and biomarker requirements for clinical trials” was presented by Endpoints Webinars on April 6. Hosted by Endpoints Editor Arsalan Arif, the webinar featured Dr Kurt J. Sales, Agilex Biolabs’ Director of…

As the world’s first hybrid liquidity aggregator, Finxflo aims to facilitate greater liquidity with leading exchanges and protocols to create a market environment more conducive to trading. Continuing their efforts to bring key players onto a common platform, Finxflo has added Coinbase Institutional to its roster of liquidity providers. Coinbase is an online platform that allows merchants, consumers, and traders to conduct transactions with digital currency. It allows users to create their own cryptocurrency wallets, and start buying or selling cryptocurriencies by connecting with their bank accounts. Finxflo customers will be able to access Coinbase for their investments. Coinbase also…

A provider of integrated marketing solutions in Greater China, Activation Group Holdings Limited (Activation or the Company, collectively, the Group, HKG:9919) today announced a strategic alliance with Fosun Fashion Group (Cayman) Limited (Fosun Fashion Group or FFG), a subsidiary of Fosun International Limited (HKG:656), to capitalize on the emerging demand for luxury brands in China. FFG manages a portfolio of heritage brands covering a full spectrum of fashion luxury categories, and it is one of the first movers to create a global luxury fashion group in China. FFG’s current brand portfolio includes Lanvin, Wolford, St. John, and Caruso. The consortium…

Boosting local spending, helping SMEs explore retail opportunities The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is launching a brand-new public fair, the Lifestyle ShoppingFest, which opens today (28 April) and runs for five days until 2 May at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The fair features 430 exhibitors presenting a broad selection of premium products and good deals, providing local citizens with a unique one-stop shopping experience. The event will also help local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) tap into the retail market and capture new business opportunities during the pandemic. HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau…

Bangkok and Tokyo, Apr 27, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International, Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and Global Prime Corporation Company Limited (GB Prime Pay: GBP), an online payment platform provider, are pleased to announce the enablement of JCB payment acceptance at GBP online merchants today. Since the establishment in 2017, GBP is offering online payment service in a wide range of sectors such as travel agencies, hotels and ecommerce. GBP offers to provide solutions for Fintech companies and SMEs for fast, convenient and safe online payment. The ecommerce sector in Thailand has…

TOKYO, Apr 27, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004) has started full-scale marketing of ST60-HSM aluminum alloy board[1], which has high heat conductivity and high strength, for use as on-board bus bar[2]. In 2021, SDK started to provide several automotive parts manufacturers with samples of ST60-HSM aluminum-alloy boards to be used as on-board bus bars. ST60-HSM developed by SDK is an aluminum alloy board that has high heat conductivity equivalent to that of pure aluminum and high strength equivalent to that of 6061 aluminum alloy[3], and is used as chassis of backlit LCDs for PCs. Due to the global movement…

Interview with Dr Stephen Nagy by the Centre for Peace and Justice (JKCPJ) Director, Mr Nadir Ali Dr Stephen R Nagy, in a recent interview by Mr Nadir Ali, Director of the Centre for Peace and Justice (JKCPJ), responded to the rising tensions in Southeast Asia and spoke about mitigating the cascading issue of asymmetry of power and economy in the region. In his opinion, the world is once again experiencing a great power competition, a competition that could cascade into conflict and catastrophe. Terrestrial land disputes have expanded to the maritime domain, with China having disputes with states in…

China Medical System Holdings Limited (HKG:867) (CMS or the Company) has been active in the market this year. From the acquisition of Luqa to enter the medical aesthetic market early this year, the Company has attracted the attention of the market. Recently, it announced a series of agreements signed with Trinomab Biotech Co., Ltd. (Trinomab). CMS will make an equity investment in Trinomab, and establish a joint venture (JV) with Trinomab, contributed with cash and related products technologies by CMS and Trinomab respectively. The Joint Venture will entrust CMS with the clinical development and commercialization of all its products in…

Scivita Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (“civita Medical) today announced that it has raised nearly RMB0.4 Billion in Series A funding round, which has become one of the highest financing projects in the field of endoscope in China in recent years. The investment was jointly led by GL Ventures and Lilly Asia Ventures, with contribution from Matrix Partners China, Medtronic, Chengwei Capital and Shanghai Innochip Investment. The successful completion of the Series A funding round reflects the recognition of Scivita Medical in the field of endoscope and the expectation of its future development from the capital market and industrial strategic partners.…

Wintermar Offshore Marine (WINS:JK) has reported results for the full FY2020, achieving a gross profit of US$1.1 million, turning around from a gross loss of US$1.27 mil in FY2019, as utilization rose to 66% in Q42020. The rise in vessel utilization provided a boost to revenue of US$11.9 million for 4Q2020, and brought the Company back to a gross profit for the full FY2020. A strong 4th quarter saw high-tier vessel utilization reach 77% as several drilling projects commenced. Although revenue for FY2020 was 23% lower than FY2019, the significant cost control measures in the past year brought total direct…

Rowan Energy has launched a new and leading global solar incentive programme; Rowan Rewards. The platform gives customers reward points similar to other loyalty programs for the energy produced by their roof top solar. Since the end of the feed-in tariff in 2019, there has been no financial incentive to adopt solar technology. Rowan however aims to change this by bringing carbon offsetting and blockchain together enabling greater environmental and financial rewards to its customers. The UK-based energy start-up passionately believes in making renewable energy production equally as valuable to its producers as it is for the environment. Right now,…

In the past year, the global economy was hardly hit by the impact of COVID-19. In the first quarter of 2020, various localities suspended work and production due to the pandemic, resulting in a sharp decrease in industrial and commercial gas demand. However, after the resumption of work in full swing, the upstream price reduction policy was basically completed, and the retail prices of natural gas began to rise in some provinces, leading to a rebound in demand from industrial and commercial users and a further rise in the spread. Coupled with the surge in natural gas demand during the…

To celebrate our first anniversary this April, Moonstake held a joint Q&A with Staking Rewards, the first and most trusted resource hub for staking and yield-bearing assets data. This interview provides many valuable insights into the current state as well as the future outlook of the Proof-of-Stake market and information about Moonstake, a top-ranking staking provider on Staking Rewards. Here, the Senior Advisor of Moonstake, Shogo Ishida, serves as the moderator. Answering the questions are Mirko Schmiedl, the CEO and Founder of Staking Rewards, and Lawrence Lin, the CEO of Moonstake. Here’s the full transcript of the interview. Shogo: What…

Hua Medicine (Stock Code: 2552.HK), today announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for dorzagliatin for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) was accepted by the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). Dorzagliatin is the first glucokinase activator (GKA) to submit a NDA for the treatment of diabetes, and has the potential to become the first first-in-class drug to be launched in China. Relying on Hua Medicine’s original scientific concept of “repair the sensor, restore homeostasis, and treat the underlying cause of diabetes,” the Company has always focused on addressing unmet medical needs since its establishment. The Company is…

Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (NYSE ACH; SEHK 2600; SSE 601600) announces that the Company’s annual report for the 2020 fiscal year filed with the SEC on April 22, 2021 can be accessed via the following link: http://www.chalco.com.cn/en/report/2020/202104/t20210421_79276.html A paper copy of the Company’s complete annual report will be provided to any shareholder without charge upon written request to Aluminum Corporation of China Limited at No. 62 North Xizhimen Street, Haidian District, Beijing, PRC 100082. Background information: Aluminum Corporation of China Limited is a leading enterprise in non-ferrous metal industry in China. The scope of business of the Company primarily…

Proposed private placement of up to 18 million new shares may be issued in several tranches with price-fixing dates to determine issue prices Central Global Berhad’s (CGB) proposed private placement of up to 18 million new ordinary shares has been approved by Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities). CGB is a manufacturer of specialised industrial tapes and label stocks that pioneered industrial hi-temp masking tapes manufacturing and is a one-stop solution provider for crepe paper masking. The Group’s other business is construction, where it recently won a subcontract valued at RM100.54 million to upgrade water supply infrastructure in Lahad Datu,…

This April, Moonstake celebrates our first anniversary and in this article, we’re interviewing one of our strategic partners, TZ Ventures from South Korea, with whom we’ve been working since September 2020 to accelerate industry adoption of staking within Tezos’ ecosystem. Representing TZ Ventures is Jaywon Lee, Director of TZ Ventures, who is also the author of a best-selling IT book in Korea titled, “Path to becoming a blockchain company”. TZ Ventures incubates early stage blockchain startups based on Tezos. They provide support to projects building on Tezos and venturing into equity financing. They mainly incubate projects on Tezos and aim…

World Cyber Security Summit will virtually connect the most influential voices in Africa’s cyber security space this May. Notable speakers include the likes of Daniel Adaramola – CISO, Unity Bank PLC; Themba Mnguni – Deputy Director, IT Audit, Department of Rural Development and Land Reform; Muyowa Mutemwa, Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Faheem Ali – Expert Financial Inclusion, FinTech and Digital Transformations – Chief Risk Officer, Musoni & more. Thursday, 22 April 2021: Taking place on 24 May 2021, the virtual event will focus on topics such as envisioning cyber security as a tool for…

BIWIN, a leading chip manufacturer for flash storage, reached an agreement with Acer to bring Predator-branded memory and personal SSD storage products to customers in the United States and Canada. The product offerings will take advantage of BIWIN’s manufacturing capabilities and Predator’s global brand recognition to provide the latest memory and storage solutions for both casual and professional gamers. The Predator brand is known for providing hardcore PC gamers and esports professionals with high-end gaming solutions that give them a competitive edge. The new high-end flagship memory and storage portfolio under the Predator brand begins with state-of-the-art memory modules and…