Author: Marie Jones

HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has today launched its new company name, following the amendment of the company’s articles of association changing its name from Philips Lighting N.V. to Signify N.V. “The choice of our new company name originates from the way light has become an intelligent language, which connects and conveys meaning,” said Eric Rondolat, CEO of Signify. “It is a clear expression of our strategic vision and purpose to unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world.” Signify will continue to use the Philips brand…

Entrepreneurs, Incubators and Venture Capitalists from Around the World Share Insights and Connect HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – The Inaugural J.A.D.E. Start-Up Conference – “Building Resilient Entrepreneurship”, co-organised by the Joint Association to Develop Entrepreneurship (J.A.D.E.) and Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, concluded today and was a tremendous success. Designed to encourage deep dive interaction and exchange, J.A.D.E. limited the number of attendees to the conference at 120 entrepreneurs, mentors, incubators and venture capitalists and presented them with an intimate setting, allowing them to make personal connection. J.A.D.E. Conference 2018 made a unique occasion in Hong Kong and even Asia.…

Committed to Promoting the Tertiary Education Development in China HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Dr Lui Che-woo, Chairman of K. Wah Group (the “Group”) is constantly committed to supporting education development in Mainland China, Hong Kong and overseas and is particularly concerned about the development of tertiary education in his hometown – Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province. As Principal Lifelong Honorary President of Wuyi University Board and Chairman of the former Wuyi University Education Foundation (Hong Kong) Limited, Dr Lui, has today officiated at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Wuyi University Student Integrated Service Centre, marking the official opening of the…

HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Coinsuper, a leading crypto exchange in Hong Kong, is announcing that Clipper Coin Capital (CCCX) will have its global exclusive premier listing on Coinsuper on May 14th, 2018. Coinsuper is the largest digital asset trading platform based in Hong Kong, providing crypto trading services to individuals and institutions. It has built a professional crypto exchange with strict listing standards, and ensures stakeholders safety with state-of-the-art digital security technology. Coinsuper has a team of professionals with broad experience in financial services, wealth management, and blockchain technology. Clipper Coin Capital is a decentralized brokerage and investment bank focusing on…

REFFIND (ASX: RFN) appointed Value Added Reseller and exclusive Network Operator in territory SAN FRANCISCO – (ACN Newswire) – Loyyal, the industry leader in applying blockchain technologies to loyalty and incentive programs, is pleased to announce the addition of REFFIND (ASX: RFN) as the exclusive Network Operator for Australia and New Zealand, also operating as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) of Loyyal’s innovative platform for these markets. Having established itself with clients in North America and the Middle East since 2016, Loyyal now extends its “Internet of Loyalty” into a fast-growing region that shows tremendous opportunity for the loyalty marketing industry. Bringing strong…

HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Hong Kong customers’ expectation from digital services outpace what companies are offering today HKACE research reveals that Hong Kong customers’ expectation from digital services is outpacing their actual experiences. Demands regarding digital experiences are high and what is being offered by companies in Hong Kong is not yet able to fully satisfy their needs. Research findings Hong Kong customers are enthusiastic to use more digital services, and they want to get their issues solved promptly and easily. Despite increasing number of companies providing digital channels for customer service, human-touch channels remain more popular than digital channels. Our…

HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Head of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Mr Stephen Phillips, today (May 13) embarked on a visit to Israel and northern Europe to promote the latest business advantages Hong Kong has to offer. The visit covers Tel Aviv, Stockholm, Helsinki and Copenhagen, where Mr Phillips will meet with business chambers and government leaders and speak at various business seminars. He will also meet heads of leading companies from a wide range of cutting-edge FinTech and technology sectors as well as the start-up communities. Mr Phillips said, “At this juncture, Hong Kong…

Satisfactory New Energy Business Performance Drives Net Profit Up by 658.3% Year-on-Year HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Northern New Energy Holdings Limited (“Northern New Energy” / the “Group”; stock code: 8246) today announced its first quarter results for the three months ended 31 March 2018. The Group continued to implement its dual-track development strategy and strived for diversification and professional development of its business segments. It strengthened its Catering Business and at the same time actively expanded New Energy Business. The latter delivered satisfactory performance in the first quarter of 2018, bolstering the Group’s overall performance, with income up…

– Acute Angle PC Featuring Triangular Main Unit – Creates Craze in Over 26 Countries and Regions – Daily Quota of 30 Units Offered at Special Price Sell Out in a Flash HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – 31BLOCKCHAIN, the world’s first BLOCKCHAIN product brand, has finally arrived in Hong Kong. 31BLOCKCHAIN’s hardware and related peripherals and accessories store in Wanchai is the first retail outlet around the world. Apart from the proprietary iconic product Acute Angle PC featuring a triangular main unit based on Blockchain technology which has been a hit in more than 26 countries and regions, the store…

HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Bettium has announced a token sale to raise funds for its analytical blockchain P2P betting platform, designed to combine the familiar features of online betting together with unprecedented new capabilities, such as a built-in AI assistant, Big Data analytical tools and algorithmic betting. The platform will serve both amateurs and betting professionals in a unified ecosystem based on the blockchain with all its associated advantages: decentralization, reliability, transparency, scalability and unprecedented performance. “The online betting market is on the threshold of tectonic change. Blockchain will revolutionize the industry, significantly expanding the user base by ushering in…

SEOUL KOREA – (ACN Newswire) – Suprema ID, a global leader in biometrics and ID solutions, announced today that its latest BioMini Plus 2 fingerprint authentication scanner tested in full compliance and received a UIDAI Registered Device Level 0 certification from the Government of India’s STQC (Standardization Testing & Quality Certification). The STQC certification is an essential requirement for procurements of India government’s nationwide UID project and ensures devices to satisfy API specifications presented by UIDAI. The recently introduced ‘UIDAI Registered Device Level 0’ certification heightens level of security of biometric data with encryption and digital signature. Designed for both PC and mobile…

Connects new businesses with mentors, partners and investors HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – As a one-stop platform for new businesses to gather market information, build connections and gain exposure, the 10th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day) will take place next week, the 17-18 May (Thursday to Friday), at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 270 exhibitors have signed up for this years E-Day, the largest participation since its launch. Among the fair highlights is a dedicated exhibition zone, the Imaginarium, which brings together more than 140 start-ups, representing a 100 per cent increase over the last year. It features a wide…

Over 11,500 Buyers Visited the Fair, Up 6.7% over Last Year HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – The ninth HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair (Medical Fair) concluded its three-day run today. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA), the fair welcomed over 11,500 buyers from 70 countries and regions, up 6.7 per cent over last year. Record exhibitor number; bigger group pavilions “Increasing health awareness is driving the continual growth of the global medical equipment and supplies market,” said HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin…

HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Hua Hong Semiconductor Limited (“Hua Hong Semiconductor” or the “Company”, stock code: 1347.HK), a global leading specialty foundry, today announced the Company’s total shipments of financial card ICs hit another new high, with a year-on-year increase of more than 200% in 2017. Furthermore, the shipment of smart card ICs with a payment function, such as pure financial IC cards, social security cards and resident health cards, reached circa 430 million. A review on the financial IC card industry in 2017 shows that, as domestically-produced chips accelerated its entery into the market, the market share of…

JAKARTA – (ACN Newswire) – The Indonesia Compact – the Indonesian and US Government partnership program to reduce poverty through economic growth – recently completed its final phases of implementation. Five years since initiation, the Indonesia Compact has contributed to National Priorities in key areas; Green Prosperity, Reduction of Stunting and Procurement Modernization, and continues supporting many innovations in development. “The success of the Indonesia Compact is evident in the various projects that have been integrated into the National Priorities. The strategic values and innovations that the Indonesia Compact has generated are valuable lessons and models for the government and other development partners,”…

– SICC is world’s first chamber to offer a blockchain-based eCO platform; developed by its technology partner, vCargo Cloud, the solution will vastly improve transparency, security and efficiency in authenticating trade documents. – The platform’s trade facilitation system offers higher security, efficiency and flexibility for its members, trade-related agencies and users of complementary service providers such as trade financing and insurance. – The breakthrough platform will strengthen Singapore’s position as a global innovation hub and reinforces the city-state’s strong commitment to driving the digitalisation of trade. SINGAPORE – (ACN Newswire) – The world’s first blockchain-based platform for electronic certificates of origin [“eCO”] was…

Tokyo and Sao Paulo – (ACN Newswire) – CAIXA Economica Federal (“CAIXA”) and JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. (“JCB”), held a launching ceremony for CAIXA’s new card product, CAIXA JCB Unico Card. CAIXA JCB Unico Card is the first JCB card issued in Brazil and the first in Latin America. All the cardmembers can enjoy JCB privileges such as the JCB Plaza customer service and lounge network and special offers at selected merchants all over the world as well as exclusive privileges in Brazil such as a monthly fee waiver for the well-known restaurant discount site,…

HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – TL Natural Gas Holdings Limited (“TL Natural Gas” or the “the Group”), the second largest compressed natural gas (“CNG”) supplier in Jingzhou, Hubei Province1, today announced the details of its proposed listing of shares on the GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“SEHK”) under the stock code 8536. Highlights – TL Natural Gas is the second largest compressed natural gas supplier* and the largest supplier of natural gas for bus use in Jingzhou, Hubei Province. – The Group operates a total of four gas refuelling stations in Jingzhou – the Jingzhou Primary Station on…

Start-ups, Cutting-edge Tech & Concurrent Convention in Spotlight HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Organised by HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association, the ninth edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair opened today and continues through 9 May at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Fair features a record 280 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions. “The Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair provides a leading business and sourcing platform for buyers, showcasing a wide variety of medical and healthcare products and services as well as breakthrough…

HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – Self-sovereign identity application Blockpass and authentication service Myki today announced a major partnership combining the power of identity sovereignty and cloudless password security. The partnership means that users will now be able to securely manage their own identity verification documentation, while being confident that their personal data is encrypted and secure. Blockpass is a user-centric, self-sovereign identity application for regulated industries. Designed with full data security in mind, Blockpass ensures KYC and AML compliance for regulated service providers while eliminating third-party data storage. Blockpass has been developed as a step towards the Internet of Everything, and future…