Author: Marie Jones

HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Changfeng Energy Inc., (TSXV: CFY) (“Changfeng” or the “Company”), an energy provider in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”), is pleased to announce that pursuant to the press release “Changfeng Announces the Meishan Integrated District Energy Distribution Project” released on November 1st, 2018, the Sichuan provincial government has approved the construction plan for the first phase of the integrated district energy distribution project in Meishan (the “Meishan Project”), with construction expected to begin in May 2019 and completion by December 2019. The Meishan Project is in the Meishan New Economic Development Zone, an economic zone situated…

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HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – China’s entertainment market has already become the second largest in the world, after that of the United States but, even after reaching a market size of RMB1,283 billion in 2017, the industry is not done growing yet. It is expected that China’s entertainment industry will further grow to RMB3,213.8 billion in 2022, representing a CAGR of 20.2% from 2017, far outpacing the growth of the global industry, according to the iResearch Report. The remarkable rise of China’s entertainment market has also fueled the growth of Maoyan Entertainment, the largest platform providing innovative Internet-empowered entertainment services in China.…

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– Regional workshop for eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN empowers 100 ASEAN youths to implement their community projects in Cambodia, Indonesia and Malaysia THAILAND – (ACN Newswire) – The Maybank Foundation and ASEAN Foundation today launched the regional capacity building and orientation workshop of the eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, targeted at 100 chosen young changemakers from the region who have gone through a rigorous selection process. The regional workshop was opened with a launch ceremony that saw Prof. Suthiphand Chirathivat, the Executive Director of ASEAN Studies Centre of Chulalongkorn University and Lee Yoong Yoong, the Director of…

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One-stop Information Hub for Learning and Employment HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – The 29th HKTDC Education & Careers Expo opened today and continues until 27 Jan at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Open to the public free of charge, the expo provides comprehensive information on education and job opportunities, helping students and jobseekers to plan more effectively. Kevin Yeung, Secretary for Education of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), officiated at the opening ceremony this morning. In her welcoming remarks, Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive…

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SEATTLE, WA – (ACN Newswire) – via NEWMEDIAWIRE — CFN Media Group (“CFN Media”), the leading agency and financial media network dedicated to the North American cannabis industry, announces publication of an article discussing Creso Pharma Ltd. (ASX: CPH) and its unique position with near-term production, existing supply agreements, and an established European cannabidiol (CBD) line of products. With its international presence and clean balance sheet, investors may want to keep a close eye on the stock over the coming months. Canada’s cannabis industry is projected to reach C$22.6 billion over the coming years, according to Deloitte analysts, driven by the legalization of…

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SEATTLE, WA – (ACN Newswire) – via NEWMEDIAWIRE — CFN Media Group (“CFN Media”), the leading agency and financial media network dedicated to the North American cannabis industry, announces publication of an article discussing Creso Pharma Ltd. (ASX: CPH) and its unique position with near-term production, existing supply agreements, and an established European cannabidiol (CBD) line of products. With its international presence and clean balance sheet, investors may want to keep a close eye on the stock over the coming months. Canada’s cannabis industry is projected to reach C$22.6 billion over the coming years, according to Deloitte analysts, driven by the legalization of…

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HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – The internet and digital technologies have fundamentally changed the way people discover and enjoy movies and entertainment in China. More than 85% of all movie tickets in China were sold online during the first nine months of 2018, according to the iResearch Report, far exceeding the penetration of online ticket sales in the US. Maoyan Entertainment has been at the center of this transformation, and one of its key driving forces, allowing it to grow into a leading platform providing innovative Internet-empowered entertainment services in China. One-stop entertainment service platform for consumers Since Maoyan entered the online…

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HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Changfeng Energy Inc., (TSXV: CFY) (“Changfeng” or the “Company”) an energy provider in China, is pleased to announce that Changfeng’s 50% owned joint venture company with the EDF Group, EDF Changfeng (Sanya) Energy Co Ltd., the Haitang Bay Integrated Smart Energy project company (“EDF Changfeng”), has achieved a new milestone of procuring its first client, the Sanya Haitang Bay Edition Hotel (the “Edition Hotel”) following the signing of a centralized cooling service contract (the “Contract”) with the Edition Hotel. The Contract outlines the supply of cooling by EDF Changfeng to the Edition Hotel for a term of…

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Promoting measures against salt damage in the Mekong Delta region in cooperation with Can Tho University, Vietnam Kyoto, Japan – (ACN Newswire) – Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is promoting measures to address salinity impact to agricultural land by conducting field trials utilizing a soil monitoring system that makes it possible to visualize the condition of agricultural land in the Mekong Delta*1 in collaboration with Can Tho University, a national university of Vietnam. The initiative is part of “Studies on Sustainable Soil Uses*2” (hereinafter referred to as “the Project”), based on an agreement between the governments of Japan and Vietnam to provide ODA (Official…

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SINGAPORE – (ACN Newswire) – Travelstop, a Singapore-based business travel startup that plans to re-imagine and simplify business travel in Asia, is launching in seven markets including Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam. Travelstop also announced the release of its iPhone app that allows business travellers to manage their business travel on-the-go, along with several new features to cater specifically to the needs of business travel managers and travellers in Asia. With today’s releases, Travelstop further strengthens its focus and services in the Asian market, where business travel remains largely unmanaged. Focus on regional diversity in Asia Asia is…

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SINGAPORE – (ACN Newswire) – Sanli Environmental Limited (“Sanli” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), an environmental engineering company with more than ten years of experience and over 1,000 completed projects in the field of water and waste management under its belt, is pleased to announce that it has secured new Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) and Operations and Maintenance (“O&M”) contracts (“Contracts”) worth a total of S$51.5 million from the Public Utilities Board (PUB). These contract wins will bolster the Group’s order book to S$185.9 million as at 22 January 2019. Under the EPC contract which is valued approximately at S$51.0…

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Researchers from A*STAR’s SBIC have discovered how changes in BCAA metabolism influence the development and progression of tumours, and pave the way for new approaches to prevent and treat certain cancers SINGAPORE – (ACN Newswire) – Researchers at A*STAR’s Singapore Bioimaging Consortium (SBIC) have discovered that branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) in tumours can be targeted to prevent and treat cancer. Together with collaborators from the United States and National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), they found that some cancers potently suppress the catabolism (breakdown) of BCAAs. This leads to BCAAs accumulating in tumours and activating a…

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HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – The 2019 Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards (HERA) today announces new partnerships with the Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (MoCC), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the Hong Kong Chapter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN Hong Kong). MoCC and SDSN Hong Kong will act as ‘Sustainability Partners’ of HERA 2019. The new partnerships reflect HERA’s commitment to bringing together different stakeholder groups to promote and share expertise in addressing climate change, disclosures on sustainability and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Cecilia Lam, Director of MoCC and Network Manager of…

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With environmental protection in mind and capitalizing on the competitive edges of each side, the two companies join force to diversify new energy businesses and promote the green world, expanding into the new energy market in the Greater Bay Area HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – China Resources Power Holdings Company Limited (“CR Power”; stock code: 836.HK) and Black Spade Capital Limited (“Black Spade”) held a joint venture cooperation agreement signing ceremony at the headquarter of CR Power, initiating the cooperative relationship based on the shared belief of serving the communities by the formation of China Resources Black Spade New Energy Limited (“CR…

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Applies A.I. Technology Flexibly to Improve Safety of Construction Works; Promotes Development of Innovative Technology; Leads Construction Industry into a New Era HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Inno@ChunWo, established by Chun Wo Development Holdings Limited (“Chun Wo”), hosted an announcement on innovative technology at InnoCentre today. Since 2016, Inno@ChunWo has been active in collaborating with different universities and technology research companies and its hard work has been rewarded with the successful development of Rapid Repairing Mortar Materials to enhance the maintenance efficiency of ageing buildings. Meanwhile, Inno@ChunWo has successfully utilized Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) technology to improve construction safety.…

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HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Kinetic Mines and Energy Limited (“Kinetic Mines”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 1277), a leading integrated coal enterprise in China, is pleased to announce a positive profit alert. It is expected that the Group’s consolidated net profit for the year ended 31 December 2018 will increase significantly by over 40% compared to the corresponding period last year. It is mainly attributable to a remarkable growth in the Group’s turnover. The Group recorded a total sales of over RMB2,400.0 million for the year ended 31 December 2018, representing an increase of approximately 35% over the…

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SEOUL, KOREA – (ACN Newswire) – Suprema is set to showcase its latest facial recognition technology, biometric-driven enterprise access control and industry leading-fingerprint identification solutions at Intersec 2019, which will be held in Dubai from January 20 – 22, 2019. Exclusive to Intersec 2019, Suprema will showcase its prototype next-generation facial recognition solution designed to provide enhanced level of accuracy, speed and convenience. Suprema will also introduce BioStar 2 Device Manager App, the latest addition to the company’s enterprise-level security solution which enables comprehensive access reader configurations and settings on the go with smartphones. In addition, Suprema will demonstrate its full range of…

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Strategically Develops MICE Business in China; Effectively Realises Progressive Strategic Expansion HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Mega Expo Holdings Limited (“Mega Expo” or the “Group”; stock code: 1360), a leading provider of services concession, licensing and brand management services, and comprehensive operations solutions for the cultural and entertainment industry, is pleased to announce that the Group’s wholly-owned subsidiary Mega Expo International Limited (“ME International”) recently has entered a non-legally binding strategic cooperation framework agreement with Hunan Province for Good Agri-products Development& Service Association (“Hunan Agri-products Association”) regarding the undertaking of the 2019 China Hunan Good Agri-products Seed Industry…

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The government announces it will not allow importers, distributors and retailers to commercially benefit when knowingly dealing with set-top boxes enabled to allow access to unauthorized content. SINGAPORE – (ACN Newswire) – The Singapore government has announced that it will be amending the Copyright Act to update its copyright regime in an effort to support creators and users of video content. A critical part of the suite of amendments includes new enforcement measures to deter retailers from profiting from providing access to content through unauthorised sources such as TV boxes (also known as illicit streaming devices — ISDs) that enable…

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Researchers in South Korea have developed extremely fast information processing technologies that can help usher in the next generation of the Internet. Daejeon, Korea – (ACN Newswire) – Researchers at the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) in South Korea have developed technology capable of sending packets of digital information at 25 Gb/s (giga-bit per second) – 10 times faster than currently available speeds. The technology, named TIC-TOC, is a critical component of the future Tactile Internet, in which information is sent and received at speeds on par with human perception. The technology operates at a speed fast enough to download a 3…

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