Author: Marie Jones

Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. (Tat Hong or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, the Group) (HKG: 2153), the first foreign-owned tower crane service provider established in the PRC, has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2023 (the Period). During the Period, the Group recorded revenue of approximately RMB 358.6 million, down by RMB 28.8 million, or 7.4%, against the six months ended 30 September 2022. Loss attributable to equity holders of the Company for the Period amounted to RMB 20.4 million, narrowing by approximately 51.2% when compared with that for the period ended…

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Focuses on building industry footprint and capturing opportunities in the renewable energy segment Key Financial Performance Highlights for Q2FY2024: Strong and steady YoY performance recording a 2.4% revenue increase to RM72.4 million, driven by increased demand in its electric vehicle and energy storage segments. Margins remain steady in the double-digit territory PBT for this quarter stands at RM18.7 million, with a margin of 25.8% PAT for this quarter stands at RM17.4 million, with a margin of 24% Technology leader in providing fully customised, intelligent manufacturing automation solutions, GENETEC TECHNOLOGY BERHAD recorded another strong quarter for their second quarter financial year…

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Renowned for her advocacy for gender equality, author Mette Johansson introduced her groundbreaking book, “Narratives: The Stories That Hold Women Back at Work,” amidst a captivating launch event at One Raffles Quay, North Tower, Singapore. Published by Penguin Random House SEA this thought-provoking piece confronts suppressed workplace realities, unraveling misconceptions surrounding crucial topics such as the gender pay gap, women’s roles in leadership, and the challenges working mothers face. Mette’s previous works include “How to Make Yourself Promotable: 7 Skills to Help You Climb the Career Ladder,” and she was also a co-author and ideator of ‘Unleash Your Voice: Powerful…

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Elevating Client Services with the Launch of a Distinctive Trust Product and a State-of-the-Art Private Lounge Octowill Trustees Berhad (Octowill or the Group), a vanguard in the field of trust and estate management, is proud to announce the grand opening of the Group’s new private lounge and office, a first-of-its-kind in the industry. This groundbreaking initiative is designed to provide clients with an unparalleled private experience in the field of trust and estate management. The new private lounge and office, strategically located at Centrepoint North Tower in the bustling heart of Midvalley, serves as a testament to Octowill’s commitment to…

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Leading Australian MSSP launches new managed Security Operations Center (SOC) service for IT and critical infrastructure customers ARIA Cybersecurity Solutions, a CSPi business (NASDAQ:CSPI), has launched its AZT PROTECT™ solution in Australia via a partnership with Logi-Tech, a leading local managed security service provider (MSSP). By adding AZT PROTECT to its portfolio, Logi-Tech can offer a groundbreaking service for protecting critical applications in operational technology (OT) environments such as manufacturing, mining, and government. Logi-Tech’s new managed Security Operations Center (SOC) service is based on a combination of the ARIA Advanced Detection Response (ADR) AI-powered SIEM solution and AZT PROTECT, providing a unique managed service for…

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Makes Good Progress with Major Subcontracts for Formwork and Concrete Works Achieves Notable Rebound in Business Royal Deluxe Holdings Limited (Royal Deluxe or the Company; together with its subsidiaries, the Group; HKG: 3789), Hong Kong’s first formwork erection and related ancillary services provider holding more than 10 formwork patents, today announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2023 (the Period). During the Period, the Group achieved satisfactory progress with the major subcontracts for Third Runway Concourse Foundation formwork and concrete works, as well as Substructure works at the Hong Kong International Airport and certain building…

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AWM Secures More Victories in USPTO Rulings American Wave Machines, Inc. (AWM) announced that AWM patents challenged by WhiteWater West Industries, Ltd. (WW), a waterpark attraction supplier and promoter of Endless Surf, have been reviewed and validated by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Prior to this ruling, in a victory for AWM, the USPTO had declined a request made by WW to challenge additional patents. In summary, to date, three of the four patents challenged by WW have been confirmed in their entirety, and one patent retains a majority of patentable claims. These latest decisions further strengthen AWM’s…

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Experience Hong Kong’s unique culture, food, shopping and fun at this Christmas festival The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is launching Chill 11 at Asia World-Expo (AWE) from 23 to 26 December. Sponsored by Create Hong Kong* of the HKSAR, the event brings together arts and culture, culinary delights and entertainment experiences, as well as brands and products, creating an extraordinary retail-entertainment experience for Hong Kong and Macao residents, as well as visitors from Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area peer cities to enjoy. The HKTDC held the Chill 11 Media Day at Central Market today, offering media a first-hand experience of highlights. Sophia Chong,…

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eDrivingSM, a Solera company and leading global provider of digital driver risk management solutions, today announced the launch of its new EcoReport sustainability reporting solution to help fleets globally manage Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To view the logo (Click Here) EcoReport is the latest development in eDriving’s partnership with driving data analytics leader, Greater Than, which has already seen the introduction of the EcoDrive feature in eDriving’s award-winning digital driver safety app, MentorSM. The EcoDrive enhancement to Mentor empowers drivers to reduce carbon emissions and EV battery consumption by an average of 20% while ensuring…

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The OpenADR Alliance, the global industry body created to foster the development, adoption, and compliance of OpenADR, has launched a new version of its OpenADR communications standard. OpenADR 3.0 is designed to support utilities, operators, aggregators, and customers as they try to manage the growing range of distributed energy resources (DER) including renewables, energy storage, electric vehicle (EV) batteries and charging infrastructure, as well as demand response resources like commercial buildings or homes. As an open standard, OpenADR provides highly secure, fast, and reliable two-way information exchange for utility applications with simple communications needs like dynamic price and event signals,…

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LAC joins hands with ART:DIS to celebrate the artistry of individuals with disabilities through the distribution of 40,000 umbrellas to showcase their artistic talents, championing art and resilience this festive season. LAC, one of Asia’s leading health and wellness supplement brands, is proud to partner with ART:DIS (Arts & Disability Singapore) for a special festive initiative. As part of their year-end promotion, LAC will be distributing 40,000 limited-edition umbrellas featuring exclusive artworks from 4 talented artists with disabilities – Eugene Soh, Wesley Seah, Ling Teck Mong, and Gregory Burns. Working with gifted talents locally, ART:DIS is an organisation that champions…

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Ching Lee Holdings Limited Ching Lee or The Group (HKG: 3728) reported its 2023 Interim Results on Monday with a robust performance. Net profits increased by 126.2% to HK$3.4 million, compared to the same period last year. Total revenue recorded 77% of year-on-year growth and profit before tax rose 181.4% from last year. For the six months ended 30 September 2023, the profit of the Group was mainly attributable to the revenue growth due to a significant increase in new projects of superstructure building works services, projects consisted of development and redevelopment of educational, residential, and commercial buildings. The Group…

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India’s newest & already being celebrated as the most impactful Digital Acceleration and Transformation Expo (DATE) was inaugurated by the Honourable Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, and joined by Honourable MP Shri Tejasvi Surya, Shri Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Maharaja of Mysore & Chairman of Cyberverse Foundation, a strategic partner of DATE, Maharaj Saheb Mandhatasinh Jadeja of Rajkot and Trescon’s Founder & Chairman Mr. Mohammed Saleem, Vice Chairman Mr. Mithun Shetty and Group CEO Mr. Naveen Bharadwaj. Smt. Sitharaman spoke on various topics like financial inclusion, fintech opportunities, data aggregation, cyber safety, and noted “DATE stands as the need of…

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The 7th edition of ASEAN Ceramics exhibition commended today with a spectacular opening ceremony, bringing together prominent figures from the ceramics industry, government officials, and distinguished guests. Hosted at the International Centre for Exhibition (I.C.E.) in Hanoi, Vietnam, this 3-day event is set to be a groundbreaking experience with a record-breaking participation of over 200+ exhibiting brands and companies from 19 countries including four country pavilions representing Italy, China, Korea, and Vietnam as they present a unique variety of the latest ceramic technologies and materials during the exhibition. Covering a total exhibition space of 4,389 square meters, this represents a…

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The new alliance represents a key pillar of growth for JCB’s acceptance network in France through the enhanced certification process of payment terminals Tokyo, London, Paris, Nov 28, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. (JCB), announced its partnership with FrenchSys, a subsidiary of CB-Investissements (CBI), to facilitate a greater JCB certification process for payment terminals across France. This alliance helps banks, terminal manufacturers, and merchant partners to accept JCB Cards through an integrated certification process, hosted by FrenchSys. This partnership means that French acquirers do not need to perform an…

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Cloud security provider launches shift-left features and an extension that delivers insight directly from cloud platform interface Today, Wiz is announcing new developer-focused capabilities for its Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP). With this news Wiz, which works with 40% of the Fortune 100 and is ranked #1 by customers, deepens support for developers and empowers them to apply industry-trusted security practices across the SDLC. More than 50% of Wiz users today are outside of the security function. This statistic underscores the integral role Wiz already plays in the lives of its developer customers. Now Wiz is strengthening that relationship…

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Photonis, a subsidiary of Exosens, a market-leading global provider of electro-optic solutions used in the detection and amplification of photons, ions, electrons, and neutrons, is thrilled to announce a pivotal milestone in its journey toward advancing nuclear reactor technology. The company is providing TerraPower, a renowned leader in nuclear innovation, high-temperature ionization chambers to be tested at Ohio State University Research Reactor, as part of the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE) project. The MCRE project is a combined effort under a Risk Reduction award (Department of Energy Award Number DE‑NE0009045) under the US DOE Advanced Reactor Development Program with TerraPower,…

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PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, announced the winners of the 10th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty.com.my at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the official venue. Excellent companies and property developments, as well as exemplary individuals in the real estate industry, comprised this year’s list of winners. The Awards were presented across 48 categories, decided by an elite roster of local and foreign experts as well as the people of Malaysia. With nine golden statuettes, WCT Land Sdn Bhd garnered the most wins of the year. The company was named Best Developer (Malaysia),…

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foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), one of the leading talent management platforms, today published the foundit Insights Tracker (fit) for October 2023, formerly published as Monster Employment Index (MEI). According to the Malaysian fit report, job roles in the Hospitality and Travel sector have impressively grown by 169% over the past year. The tracker also reveals a promising year-on-year (YoY) growth of 16% e-recruitment, as the index climbed from 69 in Oct 2022 to 80 in Oct 2023. Additionally, a month-on-month (MoM) analysis also indicated an increase reflecting a positive job market. The rising index values reveal a thriving…

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Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Kerry Logistics Network, KLN; HKG: 0636) has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with EC Healthcare (HKG: 2138), Hong Kong’s largest publicly listed non-hospital medical service provider, to provide a comprehensive suite of integrated medical logistics management services. The companies held an agreement signing ceremony in Hong Kong on 24 Nov 2023. Under the strategic cooperation, KLN will set up a centralised warehouse to consolidate EC Healthcare’s inventory management and provide customised logistics solutions including IT system integration, point-to-point delivery and a wide variety of value-added services on a long-term basis to support EC Healthcare’s business…

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