Author: Marie Jones

During his visit to Japan, Indonesian President Joko Widodo obtained support in several sectors, including energy, transportation, and the economy. The Indonesian President visited Tokyo to attend the Japan-ASEAN Summit on Saturday (Dec 16) and the AZEC Summit on Monday (Dec 18). During Monday’s inaugural AZEC Summit (Asia Zero Emission Community), Indonesia obtained at least 24 energy transition projects. “The summit’s deliverables include 69 cooperation agreements on energy transition, 24 of which are projects that will be worked on together by Indonesia and Japan,” Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi said. The 24 projects involve various parties, including state-run electricity company…

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The Indonesian palm oil industry, a crucial player in the national economy, grapples with international controversies tied to social, environmental, and land tenurial issues. The Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) scheme, initiated in 2011, seeks to establish sustainability standards. This article explores challenges faced by ISPO and envisions two scenarios for its future impact. Challenges and Mandatory Extension ISPO, initially mandatory for palm oil companies, faces hurdles in its broader adoption. A 2020 regulation extended ISPO certification to all growers, including smallholders, by 2025. Challenges include increased farming costs, especially for smallholders, and barriers like forest land use and agricultural…

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Unveiling Investment Plans, Aiming for Growth in the ASEAN Market SCG Decor PCL (SET: SCGD) debuted on the SET with the largest IPO of the year. The company is advancing its investment plan to foster stronger growth while implementing a strategy to grow its business by expanding into the decorative surface materials and sanitary ware markets in the ASEAN region. Mr. Numpol Malichai, CEO and President of SCG Decor PCL (SCGD), reported that the company successfully traded its shares (SET: SCGD) for the first time on December 20, 2023, on the SET under the construction materials category. This significant move…

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SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 concluded on December 15th at the iconic International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney). The event, organized by Koelnmesse Pte Ltd and ACM SIGGRAPH, a renowned special interest group within the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), marked a tremendous success in shaping the future of animation, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and related Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques technologies. With 5,690 attendees hailing from more than 40 countries and featuring 30 exhibiting brands, the conference and exhibition exemplified the industry’s vibrant dynamism and rapid growth. SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Conference Chair June Kim said, “As the curtain falls on SIGGRAPH Asia…

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PropertyGuru champions gender equality and inclusive leadership in real estate at annual gathering In a show of unity, top female executives ditch their high heels, elevating the conversation on leadership and empowerment Honouring six influential women, the event emphasises diversity and empowerment in the industry, celebrating a new era of inclusive leadership On 7 December 2023, PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), successfully hosted its annual PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES) followed by the ARES VIP Cocktail Party in Bangkok, Thailand, presenting the ARES Power Women for a second year. The invitation-only party, which was sponsored by PropertyGuru For Business, was…

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CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform today announced that mobile gaming platform, WinZO, has achieved 40% growth in retention rate following the CleverTap rollout. Founded in 2018, WinZO is today at the forefront of India’s mobile gaming revolution; the company has over 175 million users, making it the country’s largest mobile social gaming platform. WinZO hosts 100+ games across multiple formats in more than a dozen regional languages. WinZO is dedicated to providing product value and fostering user retention. The challenge was to quickly analyze data to enhance user retention. CleverTap’s integrated partnership with WinZO’s technology stack, helped nurture more robust customer…

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Needing to fork out emergency cash for unexpected expenses can be a stressful experience, but thankfully, help is just round the corner. With Citibank Ready Credit, you can access a flexible line of credit up to 4X your monthly income or up to 8X your monthly income if your annual income is S$120,000 and above. You will also have the flexibility of converting your Citi Credit Card and Citibank Ready Credit card statement balance into instalments via the Citi Mobile App for fuss-free repayments. On top of providing access to a flexible line of credit to ease your emergency cashflow needs, Citibank…

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The Government of Canada has signed a contract to purchase a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The order includes the associated Certified Ground Control Stations and support equipment from GA-ASI. The first delivery is expected in 2028. The SkyGuardian RPAS is interoperable with Canada’s domestic missions and its continental defence missions through NORAD, as well as with Canada’s closest allies – including the Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY) and NATO – for seamless integration with current and future Canadian defence, civil air, and ground assets. “Canada’s vast territory and complex…

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Strategic location, global investor base and robust legal framework Hong Kong is an ideal listing destination for Middle East businesses, according to a new joint report by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and CCB International Capital Limited (CCB International). The report, which is released today, shows that many companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) see the city as their first choice when it comes to securing funding, building stronger ties with Asia (particularly China), and, ultimately, enjoying greater global recognition.^ In order to explore the potential for UAE and KSA companies to…

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Group Strives to Leverage on Strategic Growth Plans and New Project Opportunities Post-Listing Jati Tinggi Group Berhad (Jati Tinggi or the Company), one of the players in the field of infrastructure utilities engineering, celebrated the Group’s debut today on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities). The shares opened at RM0.305 per share, which reflects a 13.0% premium over the IPO price of RM0.27 per share. Caption (L-R):Mr. Lee Tuck Wai, Chief Financial Officer, Jati Tinggi Group Berhad Dato’ Ir. Lim Yew Soon, Independent Non-Executive Director, Jati Tinggi Group Berhad Ms. Poon Lai Kit, Independent Non-Executive Director,…

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– Flight frequency for the Jakarta-Guangzhou route increased from three times weekly to seven times weekly – Next year, TransNusa intends to introduce a minimum of four new international routes, focusing on destinations in the Asia Pacific region – On the domestic front, TransNusa plans to revive targeted routes in Nusantara South East Asia’s first premium service airline, PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri, is further strengthening its presence in China by increasing the frequency of its scheduled flights in Guangzhou from the current three times weekly to seven times weekly. This announcement comes barely a month after TransNusa made history by…

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Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the commissioning of its cutting-edge natural gas to graphene production plant in manufacturing facility at Richlands, Australia. The facility is based on the GMG plasma technology with which the Company’s existing production plant has been making graphene for over five years, however this new plant is built in a modular fashion which can allow more production units to be installed as the sales of Company’s products grows. GMG expects to be able to install at least an additional 20 graphene production units in the Richlands manufacturing facility with…

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10th Anniversary Event for Joint Construction of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) held in Beijing The 10th Anniversary Event of China Communications Construction Company’s (CCCC) Joint Construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was hosted in Beijing on December 15th. The event, themed “In the Prosperous Silk Road’s Glow, Together We Construct a Brighter Tomorrow,” announced and commended CCCC’s top 10 projects under the BRI, including the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway Project, the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge Project, the KKH Phase-II (Havelian-Thakot) Project, among others. Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashimi presented awards for these projects. He called the KKH…

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The companies’ partnership issues in a more functional, streamlined design for automotive LiDAR integration Seyond (formerly Innovusion), a leading global provider of high-performance LiDAR sensors and solutions for autonomous vehicles and smart transportation, and Wideye, a corporate scale-up of AGC group specializing in cutting-edge glass solutions for optical sensor integration, have joined forces in a co-development for an innovative in-cabin LiDAR solution for vehicles to be presented at CES 2024. This collaboration focuses on delivering an innovative, practical and visually seamless integration of LiDAR systems behind vehicle windshields. Following their joint announcement earlier this year to prioritize this integrated approach, the companies…

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Get ready to be dazzled as Spritzer welcomes everyone to Winter Fiesta at Spritzer EcoPark 2023: A Joyful Delight, promising an unforgettable winter celebration! From 18 December 2023 to 14 January 2024, Spritzer EcoPark transforms into a mesmerizing winter wonderland, brimming with festive cheer, twinkling lights, and delightful activities for families. Whether you’re seeking a meaningful family outing, a romantic escape, or simply a way to embrace the festive spirit, Spritzer EcoPark’s Winter Fiesta has something for everyone. Mark your calendars, gather your loved ones, and prepare to be swept away by the magic of the holiday season at Spritzer EcoPark! The…

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Policymakers and business leaders will address panel discussions at the Forum, highlighting the advantages of Hong Kong as an international financial centre The 17th AFF, the first large-scale international financial and business event of 2024 in the region, themed Multilateral Cooperation for a Shared Tomorrow, will run on 24 and 25 January The Forum will gather more than a hundred global policymakers and business leaders, providing forward-looking analysis and fostering sustainable multilateral cooperation while capitalising on Hong Kong’s strengths as an international financial centre Celebrated sustainability expert Prof Jeffrey D Sachs and Nobel laureate in Economics Prof Douglas W Diamond…

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Selecting a suitable credit card from the hordes of offers we receive daily can be overwhelming. However, this can be overcome by knowing the factors to consider while choosing a credit card. With the right credit card, you can save on interest and annual fees and enjoy attractive perks like reward points, cash back, and flyer miles. In this article, we will discuss the factors you should consider when choosing a credit card . Factors to look out for while choosing a credit card There are several other factors that you must consider before selecting a credit card. They are as follows:…

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On the evening of December 15th, Beijing time, Legend Capital’s portfolio company, ZKH Group Limited (ZKH) (NYSE: ZKH), was officially listed on the New York Stock Exchange. ZKH is a leading maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) procurement service platform in China. The company provides one-stop MRO procurement and management services for its customers and offers digital and fulfillment solutions for participants along the industry value chain. ZKH offers a broad range of MRO products covering all major MRO product lines and over 17 million SKUs. The company’s product lines can be broadly divided into five categories: spare parts, chemicals, manufacturing…

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Receives CAHK STAR Awards, SDC Awards and iFLYTEK AI Developer Competition Award CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (HKG: 1883) is pleased to announce the winning of 3 distinguished awards in recent months. These awards affirm CITIC Telecom CPC’s determination and contribution to foster the development of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology and intelligent innovation, push the boundaries of innovation and redefine industry’s quality standards, as well as recognizing the extraordinary achievements of the professional team for many years of dedication to transformative technology excellence. With the motto “Innovation Never…

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JCB Contactless will allow cardmembers to tap and go when paying at Worldpay from FIS merchants who use Ingenico terminals in the UK LONDON, Dec 19, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today announced an extension of its collaboration with global financial technology leader FIS® (NYSE: FIS) and its merchant solutions business, Worldpay from FIS, to enable JCB Contactless for its UK merchants in the largest JCB contactless deployment in the UK to date. In 2023, almost 20% of Worldpay Point of Sale (POS) systems in the UK are now equipped to…

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