SEOUL, KOREA – (ACN Newswire) – Suprema is set to showcase its biometric-driven enterprise access control solution in the Slovenian market at the Adria Security Summit 2018, held in Ljubljana on September 12-14. To highlight the event, Suprema’s CoreStation is an intelligent door controller which offers the advantages of biometric-enabled security with centralized access control systems. Designed for mid to enterprise-level systems, CoreStation handles up to 500,000 users with fingerprint matching speeds of up to 400,000 matches per second. By providing high-performance, biometric readiness and Ethernet communications, CoreStation is capable of offering comprehensive access control functionalities for up to 132 access points along…
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BANGKOK – (ACN Newswire) – Dusit Thani PCL (TSX:DTC), one of Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development companies, has expanded into the high-end vacation rental market through the full acquisition of Elite Havens, the leading provider of high-end vacation rentals in Asia. DTC made the acquisition through its wholly owned Hong Kong-incorporated subsidiary, Dusit Overseas Company Limited, which has bought all shares in LVM Holdings Pte Ltd (LVMH), a Singapore-incorporated company and the ultimate holding company of Elite Havens. Established in 1998, LVMH directly and indirectly holds shares in nine companies in Southeast Asian countries. The largest company…
HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (“AAC Technologies” or “the Company;” HKEX: 02018) has been named as one of “Asia’s Fab 50 Companies” by Forbes again in 2018, the third consecutive year that the company has earned the title. In compiling the roster of “Asia’s Fab 50 Companies,” Forbes aims to highlight well-managed entrepreneurial enterprises: naming an honor roll of high-performing blue chips, Asia’s “best of the best.” With its commitment in innovation and investment in R&D, AAC Technologies has built a portfolio of advanced technology platforms. As a world-leading total solutions provider, the Company utilizes the…
– AppsFlyer becomes first multinational third-party measurement provider to fully integrate Weibo’s advertising platform – Partnership showcases reach of Chinese social media giant’s influential marketing platform and empowers more marketers to accurately measure their campaigns SINGAPORE – (ACN Newswire) – AppsFlyer, the world’s leading mobile attribution and marketing analytics platform, has announced a collaboration with leading Chinese social media platform Weibo. The partnership aims to improve the accuracy of digital advertising monitoring, and provide Chinese digital advertisers and media companies with a more comprehensive and effective digital advertising measurement standard. Weibo, an integrated social media platform that connects mobile internet users, has a…
HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Back in 2010, serial entrepreneur Wang Xing founded Meituan in Beijing as a startup focused on restaurant reviews and local deals. In less than eight years, Wang and his team have built one of the largest e-commerce platforms in China. The name for Meituan has two characters in Chinese: “Mei”, meaning beautiful, and “Tuan”, meaning together. A huge step in the company’s growth came in 2015, with a strategic transaction that brought Meituan together with Dianping, the leading destination for discovering lifestyle services in China. The combined company, Meituan Dianping, has pursued a clear mission: to help…
HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – This year marks the 40th anniversary of China’s Reform and Opening and it is also the tenth year of the establishment of Chinese Financial Association of Hong Kong (“HCFA”). On this occasion, “China’s Reform and Opening 40th Anniversary Forum & HCFA 10th Anniversary Celebration”, hosted by HCFA, was held today at Four Seasons Hotel in Central, Hong Kong. The leaders of Hong Kong Government and Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Hong Kong SAR; the presidium, directors, consultants and members of HCFA; as well as other professionals in financial industry were invited to the event.…
Nearly 60% of Fashion Traders Expect Steady Sales in 2019: Survey HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – The 2018 edition of Asia’s premier fashion event, CENTRESTAGE, drew to a successful close yesterday. The four-day event (5-8 Sept), organised by the HKTDC, brought to Hong Kong 230 fashion brands from 22 countries and regions, attracting 8,700 buyers from 80 countries and regions, up 2.4% over last year. Those from Canada, France, Germany, India, Korea, Russia, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates increased significantly. Buyers from Asia accounted for 35% of the total. “We’re pleased to note that CENTRESTAGE has become a premier event for…
Industry Optimistic about Emerging Markets, India, Chinese Mainland HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – The 37th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the sixth Salon de TE concluded their five-day run (4-8 September) today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades and Industries Ltd, the events welcomed over 21,000 buyers, up 2% over last year. Satisfactory growth was recorded in buyer attendance from the Chinese mainland…
BANGKOK – (ACN Newswire) – Cho Thavee PCL (SET:CHO) Director, Mr. Suradech Taweesaengsakulthai discusses the company’s strategy and outlook in The Executive Talk (TET) by ShareInvestor.com. TET: Please explain the history of CHO. CHO: Our founder, K. Cho Taweesaengsakluthai originally began as a rice mill managing 5 mills throughout the Northeast region in Thailand. However, his key passion was in engines and automotives, and 40 years ago, he began working with Hino to provide bus, semi-trailer and transport truck body manufacturing and assembling. Over the years the concept evolved into a one-stop service provider with sales, body, spare parts and after sales service…
Analysis of chemical signals sent by plants under attack by brown planthopper could help in natural control of pest Selangor, Malaysia – (ACN Newswire) – Researchers in Indonesia have deciphered the chemical cues used by rice to attract a parasitoid that helps fight off the plant’s predator. The researchers created a system to imitate these cues, which could help investigate similar interactions in other crops and possible sources of non-toxic pest control. Rice is a staple food, relied upon by half the global population. The brown planthopper (BPH) is one of rice’s most destructive pests, causing damage by wounding the stem of the…
HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Higgs Wealth, a new wealth management company that focuses on providing a variety of investment opportunities to traditional UHNW investors and financial institutions, today announced that they have entered into a partnership with Camper & Nicholsons, a subsidiary of Lai Sun Group. It is the global leader in super yacht industry, offers a complete suite of turnkey services to yachts owner, included sale & purchase, charter, management and construction of the finest yachts in the world, with the history of 236 years – and counting. To celebrate the new partnership between Higgs Wealth and Camper & Nicholsons,…
(Media OutReach) – CoinTiger crypto exchange (www.cointiger.pro) announce introduction of an equity mechanism to its platform token TigerCash (TCH) as a symbol today, which makes TCH the first security token of a digital asset trading platform in the world. Through this big step, CoinTiger hopes that a commitment of nearly 90% of the existing shareholder interest will drive further expansion and create a POW-based equity distribution mechanism to investors, thus to thoroughly unlock the capability potential of the company. CoinTiger is a reputable digital exchange that strives to provide crypto enthusiasts with stable, seamless and secure trading services. Since its official launch…
Budding Talents, Big Names Galore; CENTRESTAGE ELITES on Tonight HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – The third edition of CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s premier fashion event organised by the HKTDC, opened today and runs through 8 Sept at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The first day of the four-day extravaganza showcased high-calibre local and overseas fashion talents, with a series of about 40 exciting and engaging events being held during the show period. Reinforcing Hong Kong’s Role as Asia’s Fashion Capital In its most expansive edition yet, CENTRESTAGE 2018 hosts a record-breaking 230…
Currency of Trust surges forward with IDAX agreement (Media OutReach) – DasCoin, the Currency of Trust and the store of value within the DasEcosystem, begins trading today on IDAX, bringing DasCoin to an exchange featuring more than 40 coins and tokens and offering high daily trading volumes. DasCoin CEO Michael Mathias said; “We’re excited about listing on IDAX as we continue to accelerate our trading potential, and we are very pleased that the exchange offers trading in Chinese RMB. We are looking to have DasCoin trading in key geographical regions around the world and IDAX is a great partner with a unique…
Trillium’s Lead Data Scientists Mentor U-M Students on Technology Development and Entrepreneurship ANN ARBOR, MI – (ACN Newswire) – Trillium Secure, Inc. (Trillium), the leader in vehicle cybersecurity and secure data lifecycle management, has partnered with the University of Michigan’s TechLab at Mcity program, managed by the Center for Entrepreneurship, to conduct research on how AI can bolster a vehicle’s defenses against cyber-attack. Trillium’s Director of Global Engineering, Mr. Ross Hirschi, will collaborate with TechLab at Mcity, a Company-in-Residence program for advanced mobility companies in the connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) industry, by providing mentorship to a team of students from technical departments…
Salon de TE Features Top Global Brands; Public Day on Saturday HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Organised by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades and Industries Ltd, the 37th HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) today and runs until Saturday, 8 Sept. The fair showcases complete watches, clocks, OEM (original equipment manufacturing) smart watches, parts & components, machinery & equipment, packaging, as well as trade services, providing a one-stop…
HONG KONG – Moody Technology Holdings Limited (formerly known as Wang Tai Holdings Limited) formally starts to develop businesses under the new company name and now focuses on the optimization of business structure. The group recently announced its interim results. Revenue increased to approximately RMB134.1 million for the six months ended 30 June 2018, representing an increase of 1.13%, as compared with revenue of approximately RMB132.6 million for the six months ended 30 June 2017. Gross profit for the six months ended 30 June 2018 was approximately RMB2.7 million, compared to a gross loss of RMB6.9 million for the corresponding…
Dream-Kicker.com to offer donation-based, cryptocurrency support for cutting-edge regenerative medicine and medical equipment TOKYO – (ACN Newswire) – NEGTEC, originator of the Sakura Bloom (SKB) cryptocurrency project, has announced a new donation-based crowdfunding service and SKB-based web portal to promote the introduction of cutting-edge regenerative medicine and medical equipment to hospitals. The portal, Dream-Kicker.com, will be used to fund the purchase of regenerative medical equipment using CD34+ cells, and provide support for the introduction of the regenerative medicine to medical institutions and hospitals. Donate SKBs to the designated currency address. When SKBs reach the equivalent price of a device, the SKBs will be…
– Enrolls first clinical trial patients in Sydney, Australia SYDNEY – (ACN Newswire) – Cadrock Pty Ltd, which owns an investigational prevention and treatment therapy for coronary artery disease (CAD), has secured a US$5 million seed investment from a Chinese investor to fund clinical trials. Cadrock is potentially disrupting the entire heart-care sector by proposing CAD is caused by bacterial infection. Cadrock data is backed by a clinical trial treating CAD as an infection with an antibiotic therapy in London, UK, which demonstrated a 36% reduction in Major Cardiac Events (MCEs) (STAMINA). “Where there is inflammation, look for infection,” says Professor Borody, who…
HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Everbright Haiyin Fund (“The Fund”), a fund co-initiated and managed by China Everbright Limited (“Everbright”, stock code: 165.HK) and Haiyin Capital, has completed its first round of fundraising on 17 August, 2018. The Fund has currently raised RMB500 million, with a target size of RMB1.05 billion. The Fund is a RMB fund invested in high-tech sector, which focuses on the field of new energy, medical health, artificial intelligence, robotics, new materials, science and technology finance, computer and electronics, aerospace and other innovative technology with complete patent protection, molding products business. At present, the Fund has…