Author: Marie Jones

Epazz DeskFlex continues to spread its influence worldwide as the product upgrade sparks interest from global companies looking to help employees return to the office. Epazz Inc. (OTC: EPAZ), a provider of mission-critical cloud-computing software solutions and blockchain business solutions, announced today that the DeskFlex room booking software continues to attract more global clients from real estate and telco companies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, helping increase overall revenue to over $410,000 unaudited for the third quarter. According to a recent report on the real estate software market, global real estate software market demand will grow from USD $9M in 2019…

A year after delisting from the London Stock Exchange, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Limited (M&C), a global hospitality leader, disclosed today major initiatives that will prepare it for a recovery by as early as 2021 from the recent challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The privatisation granted M&C greater agility and cushioned impact of the pandemic. Lessons learned and operational changes in recent months have helped to lay a much stronger foundation. Properties across the globe have started to show ‘green shoots’ of improvements in occupancy and Gross Operating Profit (GOP) from the second half of 2020 which are expected…

Specially designed for the African electric power & energy industry, POWER WEEK AFRICA (20 – 23 April 2021) is the 3rd annual international virtual conference delivering a unique experience for each day of the event. We will be broadcasting live interactive presentations, in-depth panel discussions, and networking sessions from leading experts across the world. Join in from wherever you are online either live or watch the sessions on-demand. You are guaranteed 7 days of learning opportunities inclusive of a 4-day main conference, 3 supplementary workshops, multiple case studies from a wide array of perspectives, expert opinions and unrivalled insights into…

The two companies will deepen digital and technological collaboration and cooperate across a wide spectrum including data and systems innovation Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. (‘Huatai Securities’) and Bloomberg, today jointly established a global strategic collaboration to accelerate digital transformation at one of China’s leading securities groups. Harnessing Huatai Securities’ financial services expertise and Bloomberg’s global technology experience, the two companies will collaborate on financial technology, market-making services, index product development and risk management, among other areas, to further support Huatai Securities’ technological transformation and international business expansion. “Technology adoption at global financial institutions over the past year has continued to…

Promotes the development of China’s toy retail industry through technological innovation Kidsland International Holdings Limited (“Kidsland” or “the Group”; stock code: 2122), the largest toy retailer and distributor in China, has taken a further step in its pursuit of becoming a show-case leader of digital transformation with Microsoft’s intelligent Cloud. The Group will leverage Microsoft’s leading technology to create intelligent data analysis and application models for its Mainland business, enhance business resilience, be a leader in digital transformation, and seize new opportunities in retail in the new normal. Despite the challenging business environment this year, Kidsland has always been keeping…

Zhonghua Gas Holdings Limited (the “Company”; Stock Code: 8246) together with its subsidiaries (collective namely the “Group”) today announces that the completion of the Subscription Agreement of the issuance of the three-year convertible bonds in the aggregate principal amount of HK$97,800,000. The bond Subscriber is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Kai Yuan Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 1215). The net proceeds are intended to be used for the enhancement of the existing business of the Group and working capital. The Board of Directors considers this move presents an opportunity for the Group to strengthen its financial position while optimizing its investor and…

Industry elites examine opportunities amid volatility at virtual event The 10th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), an annual signature event for the industries jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today, running online for the first time in light of the pandemic. More than 60 experts and leaders from the logistics, maritime and aviation industries will share their insights at the two-day programme. Today’s opening session was officiated by Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR. Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, welcomed…

WPS Office Enhanced Technological Abilities and Established a Comprehensive Ecosystem for Office Products Online Games Business Expanded Development Plans for Long-term Growth Potential Kingsoft Corporation Limited (“Kingsoft” or the “Company”; HKEx stock code: 03888), a leading Chinese software and Internet service company, has announced its unaudited quarterly results for the three months ended 30 September 2020 (“period under review”). During the period under review, the revenue of Kingsoft increased 34% year-on-year to RMB1,397.3 million. Revenue from online games and office software and services and others represented 56% and 44% respectively of total revenue. Gross profit for the third quarter increased…

RIWI Corp. (TSXV: RIWI) (OTC Pink: RWCRF) (the “Company” or “RIWI”), a global trend-tracking and prediction technology firm, announces that BofA Securities has awarded an initial contract order to RIWI for over US$650,000 under its new three-year long-term agreement (the “Agreement”). BofA Securities represents the Bank of America’s institutional broker-dealer businesses, including Global Markets, Investment Banking, and Capital Markets. This new contract order is the first request for RIWI data collection services under the Agreement signed between RIWI and BofA Securities on August 1, 2020. Under the Agreement, BofA Securities enjoys the opportunity to issue additional contract orders for RIWI…

Today, Blockpass has revealed its latest partner in the form of Base Protocol, a synthetic crypto asset that derives its price from the total market cap of all cryptocurrencies. Blockpass will be providing eKYC services to Base Protocol, which is currently preparing to launch its private BASE token pre-sale. Described at the ‘S&P 500 for crypto’, Base Protocol acts as a one-stop trading instrument which allows holders to speculate on all cryptocurrencies simultaneously, rather than just one or a select portfolio of multiple. It allows traders to agnostically invest in the entire crypto ecosystem. Although this is its primary function,…

Pizu Group Holdings Limited (“Pizu Group” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, collectively referred as the “Group”; Stock Code: 8053.HK), a company mainly engaged in the production and sales of civil explosives, the relevant businesses related to blasting operation and the trade business of buck commodities, has recently announced its interim results for the six-month period ended 30 September 2020 (the “Reporting Period”). Affected by the COVID-19 epidemic and the unstable international political environment, it is a challenging year for many enterprises in various industries in 2020. As a civil explosive enterprise which has a leading position in the…

In time for tourism rebound following Possible COVID vaccine launch UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. (“uCloudlink” or the “Group”) (NASDAQ: UCL), the first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace in the world, is pleased to announce the introduction of its new sim-free portable WiFi device – ‘GlocalMe U3’ to the market this year, enabling users to enjoy better and seamless connectivity experience. ‘GlocalMe U3’ is a new global band sim-free WiFi product which can support 4G/3G international roaming by adopting the uCloudlink self-developed patented ‘CloudSIM’ technology. It can be connected to up to 10 devices and has a long stand-by time…

Revenue Increased by 114% to HK$786.1 Million Profit for the Period amounted to HK$70.2 Million Declared an Interim Dividend of 4.0 HK Cents per share Grand Ming Group Holdings Limited (the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, stock code: 1271.HK) today announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2020 (“FH 2020/21”). Highlights – Revenue amounted to approximately HK$786.1 million, up by 114% from the last corresponding period. – Net profit reached approximately $70.2 million, representing an increase of 60%. – Underlying profit increased by 223% to approximately HK$83.4 million, excluding the change in fair…

JCB Contactless usage among cardmembers grew more than 30% YOY in July 2020 Highlights: – Data shows a more than 30% year-on-year increase in JCB Contactless usage by global cardmembers in July 2020[1]. Additionally, there has been a continued growth in JCB Contactless enabled partners globally over the past three years, with an increase in uptake of 83% for 2018 on 2017; then 69% for 2019 on 2018. A further projected increase of 25% is expected by the end of 2020[2]. – Cardmember behaviour throughout the course of 2019 and 2020 also illustrated the rising growth of ecommerce. Spending at…

Philippines – (ACN Newswire) – On 16-19 November 2020 (09:00, GMT+8), The Future Energy Show Philippines (16-17 November) and The Future Energy Show Vietnam (18-19 November) launches live online, bringing together thousands of virtual participants to chart the future of energy in two of Southeast Asia’s most exciting markets. With the Philippines’ growing population and continued industrialization, the Department of Energy (DoE) has forecast the country’s demand for electricity in 2040 to reach over 40,000 megawatts (MW), which far exceeds the existing dependable capacity of 22,736 MW. The Philippine Energy plan targets to increase installed renewable capacity to 20,000 MW by…

SINGAPORE – (ACN Newswire) – The 6th annual POWER WEEK ASIA Virtual Conference (15 – 18 March 2021) is now open for registration. Across 4 days, we will be broadcasting live interactive presentations, in-depth panel discussions, and networking sessions from leading experts across the world. POWER WEEK ASIA attracts the industry leaders from national power companies, government regulators, policy makers, renewable & IPPs, investors and suppliers from around the globe. With C-level speakers and attendees all under one roof, it offers the chance to learn the success strategies and pitfalls of notable power projects. The conference features 20+ engaging sessions…

AI business matching at Autumn Sourcing Week | ONLINE The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is running Autumn Sourcing Week | ONLINE (ASWO) from 16 to 27 November, featuring the latest products from different industries including electronics, houseware, lighting, outdoor lighting, eco tech, gifts and premiums, toys, baby products, stationery, optical and watches and clocks. The virtual fair serves as a one-stop online sourcing platform to keep small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) connected with global buyers and help create business opportunities across various sectors. Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said the COVID-19 pandemic has changed sourcing patterns and…

The new plug-in hybrid engine enables a world-leading 43% BTE On November 13, BYD launched the DM-i hybrid technology alongside the official announcement of the high efficiency version, which is dedicated for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), of the 1.5L Xiaoyun engine. As a leader in new energy vehicles (NEVs), the announcements underline BYD’s lead in strategically segmenting its plug-in hybrid technologies. After defining new performance standards for PHEVs with the DM-p technology, BYD continues to break new ground with the DM-i, this time prioritizing ultra-efficient fuel consumption. The new highly efficient 1.5L plug-in hybrid engine, is specifically built for the…

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) launched the Taiwan Expo 2020 in Thailand physically and virtually with a theme of “Let’s THAI together” on November 4. Since Thailand has contained the COVID-19 pandemic well, a physical exhibition was held at the Rosewood Hotel in Thailand November 4-6, and an online exhibition showcasing products from 180 Taiwanese suppliers was created at https://taiwanexpo.online/en. Jointly sponsored by Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare (MHW) and TAITRA, the Taiwan Healthcare Pavilion was built on the Expo’s official website. On this dedicated webpage, there is complete information on Taiwan’s four advanced hospitals and five major…

CyberVein, the next generation big data and technology company, recently announced the Data Analytics and Valuation Engine (DAVE), aimed at connecting big data, cloud storage, blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies, associations, universities and outspoken data activists. CyberVein has called on the industry to join the alliance’s mission – create a new standard for data ethics and data monetization. As the next step, CyberVein will expand on what the DAVE alliance entails and how it will work in practice. DAVE adheres to the principle of co-creation, especially when it comes to cybersecurity and intercommunications. The Alliance’s objective is to unlock…