Author: Marie Jones

Yangon Aerodrome Company Limited (“YACL”), operator of Yangon International Airport (“YIA”), today welcomes the inaugural flight of Indian air carrier IndiGo from Kolkata to YIA, marking the first scheduled daily flight from any Indian city to the gateway to Myanmar. IndiGo will operate an Airbus A320, which can accommodate 180 passengers, for the flight which will take between two to two-and-a-half hours each way. The service will enhance air links between Myanmar and India – two countries which enjoy rich historical and cultural ties. The additional flight follows recent promotions by YACL, Myanmar Tourism Marketing and IndiGo to promote air…

HONG KONG, Sept 20, 2019 – (ACN Newswire) – Shanghai Xiaoi Robot Technology Co. Ltd (Xiao-i), a leading developer of AI technologies and applications, was asked to represent the AI industry at the annual Contact Center APAC conference on September 9-10 in Jakarta. The conference was attended by some 300 contact center representatives who gathered to discuss issues related to building next generation contact centers in the digital age. Xiao-i was pleased to represent the AI industry at the annual Contact Center APAC conference on Sept 9-10 in Jakarta. “Cognitive intelligence is helping to transform traditional customer service centers, from cost centers to knowledge…

TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) (“TransCanna” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of all of the outstanding equity interest in Tres Ojos Naturals LLC, doing business as SolDaze, a limited liability company based in Santa Cruz, California. TransCanna paid to the vendors a purchase price comprised of an aggregate cash payment of US$200,000 (including a previously paid deposit of US$50,000) and the issuance of 810,000 common shares in the capital of the Company (the “Closing Share Consideration”) at a deemed price of $1.14 per share. The Company and the…

Markray Corporation (RVBR) has completed the acquisition of Keshe Foundation Global, Inc. (KFGL) Organization through a Share Exchange Agreement. Markray Corporation has acquired a 100% controlling interest in KFGL in exchange for five (5) million preferred shares. KFGL will exist as a wholly owned subsidiary of Markray Corporation. Important to note is that Keshe Gases in Nano State (GANS) Technology is one of the operational arms within KFGL. Universal Garment Wash & Dye, LLC was the previous operations existing within Markray Corporation and has agreed to return to be a private company and take any of its existing debt and…

Perfect World’s “Re:Evolve”, an evolutionary experience that boldly creates a big world Sandbox and integrates MMO gameplay, was nominated for a TGS Media Award ROOKIE PRIZE at this year’s Tokyo Game Show (TGS2019), held Sept 12-15 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, near Tokyo. Born of a powerful alliance between two gaming giants, invested with Perfect World Games’ production quality and Tencent’s game distribution, and thriving in its excellence of product quality and games play, Re:Evolve is a massive mobile Sandbox MMO that has risen from the crowd to become one of the nominees this year. ROOKIE PRIZE with nominees…

Leading PRC-based professional sportswear enterprise Xtep International Holdings Limited (the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (Stock code: 1368.HK), launched its “City Runner” collection, a collaboration with British designer brand House of Holland, at London Fashion Week. Xtep is the first such Chinese sportwear brand to debut its collection at UK’s leading fashion event, in a sign of Xtep’s forward-thinking ambitions. CEO of Xtep brand Ms. Holly Li and Mr. Henry Holland, CEO and Creative Director of House of Holland, were in attendance. The “City Runner” show was held at Gas Holder Park, London, and featured a highly innovative…

The Yidan Prize, the world’s largest international prize in education, announces its 2019 laureates. Professor Usha GOSWAMI, Professor of Cognitive Developmental Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, has been awarded the Yidan Prize for Education Research, while Sir Fazle Hasan ABED KCMG, Founder and Chair Emeritus of Bangladesh’s BRAC has been granted the Yidan Prize for Education Development in recognition and support of their ground-breaking work. Professor GOSWAMI’s neuroscience research has made great strides in understanding brain function, which allows educators to design different teaching pedagogy, techniques and tools to help children with dyslexia and special…

TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (XETR: TH8) (“TransCanna” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Mr. Peter Vitulli has joined the Board of Directors. Mr. Vitulli is currently an operating advisor at Windrose Health Investors and has extensive experience managing start-up enterprises for various investor groups. Earlier in his career Peter was President & General Manager of the $1 billion North American Gatorade business. Mr. Vitulli has over 35 years of experience in the consumer products and healthcare industries with both large corporations and entrepreneurial start-ups. He most recently served as President and CEO of DNA Diagnostics Center, one…

Banco Santander (Santander), the major international financial group, has launched JCB merchant acquiring operations in Spain following a license agreement with JCB International (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB, the Japanese global payment brand. Thanks to this new alliance, Santander facilitates JCB acceptance at Santander-acquired merchants throughout Spain. JCB’s 130 million cardmembers now have the opportunity to enjoy goods and services from Santander’s extensive merchant network in Spain, including hotels, restaurants and luxury retailers. Santander merchant partners will benefit from the opportunity to capture card sales from JCB’s predominantly Asian cardmember base. Santander facilitation of JCB card acceptance significantly…

SEOUL, KOREA – (ACN Newswire) – Suprema ID, a leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, today announced that the company’s BioMini Slim 3, the world’s slimmest FAP30 optical fingerprint authentication scanner, received FBI PIV (Personal Identity Verification) and Mobile ID FAP30 certification, tested under the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) Image Quality Specifications (IQS). The new BioMini Slim 3 features an array of cutting-edge technologies including 15mm ultra-slim FAP30 optical sensor with wider platen, Suprema ID’s proprietary Multi-dynamic Range (MDR) technology and IP65-rated dust and waterproof structure ensuring robust operation over time under harsh environments. BioMini Slim 3 provides state-of-the-art Live…

NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (“NetDragon” or “the Company”, Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building internet communities, is pleased to announce that the Company won the tender of smart campus construction project of Fuzhou No. 3 High School Binhai Campus and Fuzhou Experimental School Binhai Campus (“Binhai Double Smart Campus” project). NetDragon’s flagship education products, including Promethean interactive flat panel and its educational software platform, 101 Education PPT will be deployed in nearly a hundred classrooms. This successful tender is a milestone for Promethean’s penetration into China market. The products purchased by the “Binhai Double School Smart…

Agility PR Solutions, a subsidiary of Innodata Inc. (NASDAQ:INOD), announced today the launch of their reimagined media monitoring software that incorporates an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, simplified but powerful search functionalities, and sleek, real-time executive reporting abilities. “We understand how hard it can be to stay on top of brand and competitor mentions, especially if your monitoring solution fills your inbox with irrelevant results,” says Martin Lyster, CEO of Agility PR Solutions. “That’s why we’ve put an intuitive user experience at the core of Agility Monitoring, putting powerful search and reporting capabilities in the hands of our clients so they can…

Victory Offices Limited (“Victory Offices”) (ASX: VOL) is a flexible workspace provider listed on the Australian Stock Exchange that offers premium serviced offices, co-working and lounge spaces, virtual offices and meeting spaces. The Group has announced that it has launched its first flexible workspace outside of Australia, at a premium location on Level 76 of The Center in Central, Hong Kong. Victory Offices sees enormous growth opportunities in Hong Kong and Greater China in view of the growing demand for premium-grade, flexible and luxurious presented workspace in high-density business and professional areas, the Group has decided to extend its footprint…

Agility PR Solutions, a subsidiary of Innodata Inc. (NASDAQ:INOD), announced today the launch of their reimagined media monitoring software that incorporates an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, simplified but powerful search functionalities, and sleek, real-time executive reporting abilities. “We understand how hard it can be to stay on top of brand and competitor mentions, especially if your monitoring solution fills your inbox with irrelevant results,” says Martin Lyster, CEO of Agility PR Solutions. “That’s why we’ve put an intuitive user experience at the core of Agility Monitoring, putting powerful search and reporting capabilities in the hands of our clients so they can…

Victory Offices Limited (“Victory Offices”) (ASX: VOL) is a flexible workspace provider listed on the Australian Stock Exchange that offers premium serviced offices, co-working and lounge spaces, virtual offices and meeting spaces. The Group has announced that it has launched its first flexible workspace outside of Australia, at a premium location on Level 76 of The Center in Central, Hong Kong. Victory Offices executives officiate the opening ceremony of its Hong Kong operation.(second from the left to second from the right): Mr Kenny Lam, Regional Manager – South East Asia; Mr Dan Baxter, Founder, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer;…

Numerous investment projects pitched, Middle East actively involved The fourth Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and the HKTDC, drew to a close today, having brought together more than 5,000 political and business elites from over 60 countries and regions. Under the theme “Creating and Realising Opportunities”, the two-day summit invited over 80 government and business leaders from countries and regions around the world to discuss the opportunities available in different sectors based on latest developments of the Belt and Road Initiative. Under the theme ‘Creating and Realising Opportunities’, the fourth Belt and Road Summit welcomed…

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte among the dignitaries attending the official launch of the premium development, which sits at the heart of Davao City’s new central business district, Lanang. Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, and Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation (TLDC), one of the fastest-growing real estate development companies in the Philippines, celebrated the inauguration of dusitD2 Davao on 6 September 2019 with a special ceremony held in the elegant Dusit Thani Grand Ballroom. Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte was guest of honour at the official launch of dusitD2 Davao hotel, a premium development by Torre…

TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) (“TransCanna” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has signed a binding agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of Lyfted Farms Inc., which updates the terms of the previously announced non-binding letter of intent. Lyfted Farms brings over 2 decades of cultivation experience to the company and currently holds a Distribution License, Nursery License, and a Cultivation License at both the State and Local levels. Lyfted Farms has long been a recognized leader in complying with statewide regulations, the company was issued the 9th Cultivation License in the State of California.…

Focus on policy direction to drive cross-regional opportunities The fourth Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened Wednesday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The fourth Belt and Road Summit welcomed government officials and business leaders from around the world to share the latest developments and explore opportunities resulting from the Belt and Road. Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, officiated at the opening ceremony and delivered the opening remarks. The main session on the first day,…

Bortex Global Limited (“Bortex” or the “Group”) (stock code: 8118), an expanding manufacturer and exporter of LED lighting products, today announced its FY2020 unaudited first-quarter results for the three months ended July 31 2019 (“Period Under Review”). In the Period Under Review, the Group’s revenue grew year-on-year by 60.6% to HK$44.8 million (three months ended July 31 2018: approximately HK$27.9 million). Profit for the period surged by 170.0% to HK$5.4 million (three months ended July 31 2018: approximately HK$2.0 million) and gross profit rose by 55.4% to HK$11.5 million (three months ended July 31 2018: approximately HK$7.4 million). The sharp…