Author: Marie Jones

Guangzhou, China, Dec 12, 2020 – The 2020 Convention on Exchange of Overseas Talents and the 22nd Guangzhou Convention of Overseas Chinese Scholars in Science and Technology, together the “OCS 2020”, will be held on December 18 & 19 in Guangzhou, co-hosted by the Ministry of Education, Western Returned Scholars Association and Guangzhou Municipal Government, and run by 29 cities (Institutions), including Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chongqing, and others. >Transition to market orientation; establishing market mechanisms and mobilizing multiple entities OCS 2020 will mobilize multiple market entities, expands various cooperation channels, and introduce professional service agencies from different industries including human…

SANYA, CHINA, Dec 11, 2020 – The 3rd Hainan Island International Film Festival runs in Sanya, Hainan, China on from December 5 through 13. Shen Xiaoming, secretary of Hainan Provincial Party Committee, and Shen Haixiong, deputy director of the Central Propaganda Department and director of the Central Radio and Television General Station delivered the opening speeches before Shen Haixiong announced the opening of the film festival. This year’s film festival is sponsored by the Central Radio and Television General Station and Hainan Provincial People’s Government. The 8-day film festival has an exhibition show, an opening ceremony, a master class and…

Following the recent Annual General Meeting of the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), four new members have joined the Board of AVIA and a new Chairman has been elected. The new Chairman and board members are from across the spectrum of the video industry, both geographically and functionally, and include heads of content companies as well as telecommunications leaders. The AVIA board will be led by a new Chairman with the election of Clement Schwebig, Head of WarnerMedia for India, Southeast Asia and Korea, who takes over from Joe Welch, Vice President, Global Public Policy, Asia Pacific, The Walt Disney…

Expands SEA Markets Highlights its Technological Edge in New Energy Vehicles China Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (the “Company”; (Stock Code: 476), together with its subsidiaries, collectively “China Dynamics” or the “Group”), a provider of new energy vehicles and technology integrated solutions, today launched its electric buses in Davao, the Philippines’ third largest city, marking the official use of the electric buses that it delivered earlier, as well as the expansion of the Group’s sales network in Southeast Asia and the implementation of its internationalization strategy. The Group also launched its electric buses in Pasay City in Metro Manila at the beginning…

DeskFlex desk booking software modernizes agile working transition; survey reveals 43% of employees want to retain flexible work post-COVID-19 pandemic Epazz Inc. DeskFlex (OTC: EPAZ), a provider of mission-critical cloud-computing software solutions and blockchain business solutions such as DeskFlex desk booking software, announced today that customers say having their employees work part time in the office is beneficial for their companies. Employees are more productive, and companies are reducing the size of their office space, sometimes saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in rent. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a trend we have been seeing over the past 10 years. Demand…

CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK:1883), is honored to announce the winning of “Digital Transformation Project of the Year” at the Asia Communication Awards (ACA) 2020 which applauds and recognizes the company for its innovative way to transform services by integrating augmented reality into business processes with DataHOUSE(TM) AR Remote Hand Service. The ACA organized by Total Telecom is one of the top telecom industry awards in this region. ACA recognized companies and individuals for outstanding achievements and innovation that contribute to the development of the telecom…

TOKYO, Dec 10, 2020 – Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004) has formulated its future “Long-term Vision (2021-2030) for Newly Integrated Company” (Long-term Vision) following integration with Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd. (Showa Denko Materials). Since making Showa Denko Materials a consolidated subsidiary on April 28 of this year, Showa Denko has been developing its Long-term Vision in order to integrate the two companies as soon as possible and establish a foundation for future growth. Showa Denko and Showa Denko Materials are committed to providing new functions and value as an integrated company (the Company) in the chemicals industry where intensification…

TOKYO, Dec 10, 2020 – Silicon carbide epitaxial wafers (SiC epi-wafers), the main material for power semiconductors, with a diameter of six inches (150mm) and manufactured by Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004), have been adopted by DENSO Corporation for their latest booster power modules for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). SDK’s SiC epi-wafers, launched in 2009, have been adopted by electronic device manufacturers for various devices including power supply for servers of cloud computing systems, quick charging stands for EVs, and railcars. DENSO adopted SDK’s SiC epi-wafers for its next-generation power modules recognizing the track record of adoption by device…

Valarhash, a leading provider of mining services, is celebrating its first anniversary. Since its product launch conference in December 2019, attended by more than 400 industry professionals and covered by more than 100 media, the organization has hit new milestones almost monthly. This anniversary is commemorated by community activities as an expression of gratitude to its consumers. Valarhash announced at the launch conference that it would be officially celebrating its first anniversary. The provider of mining services has prepared community activities for its users, as the company takes the opportunity to look back on its achievements over the past year.…

Bityard has been granted two crypto financial licenses by the Estonia Financial Supervision Authority (MTR), and will keep focusing on providing safe and reliable crypto trading services to the investors around the world. Bityard has received the new licenses (virtual currency exchange license and e-wallet licenses), having previously received licenses from the Business Administration of Singapore (ACRA), the United States Financial Supervisory Authority (MSB), and the Australian Transaction Reporting and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC) to stay highly compliant with the regulations of crypto trading. Estonia is one of the countries that takes the lead in applying the technologies related to blockchain…

Local wine traders urged to tap growing mainland market The HKTDC Export Index, published by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), increased further in the fourth quarter of 2020. The index has now risen for three consecutive quarters – rebounding from a record low of 16.0 to 36.2 – revealing a gradual improvement in the sentiment among local exporters. About 60% of those surveyed for the index anticipate sales will increase or remain unchanged in the coming year. Taking all these factors into consideration, the HKTDC forecasts Hong Kong’s exports in 2021 will grow 5% by value year-on-year. HKTDC…

Verofax Asia and AURI, a lifestyle brand with headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, announced an MOU to jointly launch an Asset Digitization and Traceability App for sustainable product passporting, to be adopted by suppliers of fashion and lifestyle products in the industry from Q1 2021. Young ASEAN shoppers’ preferences are shifting towards brands that adopt values such as sustainability, environmentally friendly and community engagement. Recent surveys show that over 70% of consumers are willing to pay a significant premium for brands that adhere to such standards[1]. AURI and Verofax share these core values and have teamed up to provide consumers with…

Sponsoring the DeFi section at the Business Blockchain Expo with Binarystar on 12th of Dec. On the 12th of December 2020, Japan’s largest blockchain incubation hub, Binarystar, will host the Business Blockchain Expo following September Expo. For this Expo, Moonstake is now sponsoring the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) section and will serve as a gateway to introduce prominent DeFi projects to the Japanese market. Business Blockchain Expo is a business matching event organized by Binarystar that connects domestic and overseas blockchain operators with Japanese industry. In the “DeFi section” sponsored by Moonstake, the invited speakers are from the forefront of the…

CyberVein, the next generation big data and analytics company, has announced a major breakthrough in its listing strategy: effective today, CyberVein’s native token CVT will be traded on South Korea’s oldest and largest digital asset exchange platform, Bithumb. Bithumb was established in 2014 and now offers hundreds of trading pairs. With daily trading volumes exceeding $500,000,000, the South Korean exchange firmly occupies sixth place on CoinMarketCap’s exchanges list. The CVT being listed on Bithumb today signifies yet another major leap in CyberVein’s overseas strategy, and the company’s major achievement in the South Korean market. In addition, the exchange will offer…

Industry elites examine e-commerce opportunities amid volatility Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the fourth Asian E-tailing Summit (AES) opened today and runs until Friday (11 December), featuring more than 40 business professionals from e-tailing service giants, online retail platforms and brand representatives. Through a series of online webinars and presentations, the summit will examine the current business practices of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and share e-commerce success stories and solutions from across the region, helping enterprises capture the opportunities brought by digitisation. Today’s online opening session was officiated by Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the…

TOKYO, Dec 9, 2020 – Shanghai Showa Chemicals Co., Ltd. (SSC), a Chinese subsidiary of Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004), established a branch in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China, and started operation of the branch in December 2020, aiming to strengthen its business to sell and distribute high-purity gases for electronics in China. The new branch is SSC’s third business base in China to sell and distribute high-purity gases for electronics, following those in Shanghai and Wuhan. The demand for semiconductors has been increasing due to the spread of the 5th generation mobile communication systems (5G) and cloud computing services, and…

Saksiam Leasing PCL (SET: SAK) made a trading debut on December 8 with an expected enthusiastic market reception backed by its strong fundamentals and growth potential. SAK’s entry to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) forms part of its strategic move to transform from a regional player in the retail credit service business to a national level. The keen response on the SET comes amid a robust balance sheet in the first nine months of this year, notably with a record net profit margin of 33.6%. Another major driver is SAK’s plan to double its growth in all dimensions over…

Giftano, the leading online gifting marketplace in Singapore, has launched a new 360 online gifting e-shop expanding its offering to include the totally new Giftano Gifts, an array of great physical gifts. Giftano Gifts is an expansion alongside the established Giftano Gift Cards selection. With this, Singapore will now have its first and only specialised gifting e-commerce marketplace, providing the full gifting experience for both giftgiver and recipient. Giftano now offers online personalised service throughout the gifting process. As a buyer, you are recommended great gift ideas by Giftano’s newly enhanced search function, regardless of whom the gift is for.…

Debuts CadencyDirect Financial Close Automation Solution Designed for Enterprise Digital Workflow Transformation in the Office of Finance Trintech, a leading global provider of integrated Record to Report software solutions for the office of finance, today announced that it has been named a ServiceNow Elite Partner in the ServiceNow Technology Partner Program. As an Elite Partner, Trintech is also announcing a new financial close automation solution, CadencyDirect, available through the ServiceNow Store. CadencyDirect is designed to leverage the Now Platform and is among the first integrations of digital workflows for the office of finance. CadencyDirect is built on Trintech’s industry-leading Cadency(R)…

BitDeer.com, the world’s leading all-in-one mining and cloud service, releases the BitDeer APP to mark the Second Anniversary of the company’s launch. The mobile APP allows users to access BitDeer.com cloud hashrate services with a single tap, including the purchase of plans and the fee payment. BitDeer.com celebrates its second anniversary with the launch of its brand-new mobile app on December 11th, 2020. With the BitDeer APP, consumers can freely and securely make orders and maintain their accounts at their fingertips, including purchasing plans, and paying for electricity. Functions available on the APP include the ability to monitor active service…