Author: Marie Jones

RIYADH & TOKYO, Oct 18, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB) have reached a historic agreement aimed at boosting tourism in Saudi among JCB cardmembers globally. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 15 October 2023 and signifies a significant milestone in collaboration between the two entities. Alhasan Aldabbagh, President of Asia Pacific Markets at Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), said: “We are thrilled to partner with JCB International, a global leader in payment and technology. This is a great opportunity for our tourism industry, as it will offer more convenience, familiarity,…

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) and its anti-piracy arm, the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), congratulate the Hong Kong Customs for their successful enforcement operation against 10 retail shops in Sham Shui Po and Yuen Long that were selling Illicit Streaming Devices (ISDs) that allowed users to watch illegally streamed content. Acting on information received from Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), Hong Kong Customs, supported by TVB throughout the action, raided the shops, seizing more than 1,000 ISDs and related computers and video equipment, with a value in excess of USD150,000. In addition to the seizures, three shop owners and three…

Formed a comprehensive strategic partnership in tropical fruit marketing and fruit processing Building a strong supply chain for fresh tropical fruits and the upstream and downstream supply chain Tianyun International Holdings Limited (Tianyun International, together with its subsidiaries, (the Group) (HKG: 6836), a leading seller and manufacturer of processed fruit products in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), is pleased to announce that the Group entered a strategic co-operation agreement with Tuah Tacunan Sdn Bhd (Tuah Tacunan), a tropical fruit producer in Malaysia. Both parties agreed to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership in the sale of tropical fruits and fruit…

In an unprecedented-opportunity-driven move, four innovative companies in the travel and marketing sectors – Camino Network, initiated by Chain4Travel, DCM Swiss, 1World Online, and Web3-Solutions – have come together to announce a landmark partnership. This alliance aims to harness cutting-edge technologies in reshaping the future of travel and tourism experiences and bringing new monetization options and benefits to all ecosystem participants. We are happy to announce that: DCM Swiss and 1World Online are becoming Validators at Camino Network. Web3-Solutions becomes a Regional Partner of DCM: A regional partnership agreement has been signed between DCM Swiss and Web3-Solutions to start the…

InfoComm India Summit 2023, the educational platform of InfoComm India, is happening from 25 to 27 October 2023 at the event’s new venue – Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. There are more than 40 free-to-attend learning sessions at InfoComm India Summit, divided into four specialized tracks, each tailored to meet the needs of different industry players as well as vertical-market organisational leaders and decision-makers. Summit attendees can thus look forward to hear from renowned experts who will offer comprehensive and meaningful insights into technological advancements, current challenges, and to spark ideas on how adaptive companies and organisations can outrun…

Get ready for a Halloween celebration like no other as Yowie, the beloved surprise-inside chocolate brand, announces its exciting Halloween Costume Contest. This event promises a spine-tingling treat for all Yowie enthusiasts in the USA and Australia. Starting Monday, October 16th, 2023, and running until November 3rd, Yowie’s Halloween Costume Contest is set to make this Halloween season extra special with prizes for the cutest, spookiest and sweetest costumes. Participants can win not only sweet treats but also a range of Yowie merchandise that will leave them spellbound. How to Enter: Entering the Yowie Halloween Costume Contest is as easy as…

Moolec Science SA (NASDAQ:MLEC; Company; Moolec), a science-based food ingredient company, announced today that it has entered into agreements to issue a convertible note due 2026 to Grupo Insud (Insud) in a principal amount of approximately US $21 million (the Insud Convertible Note) with a strike price of US $6.00 per share. The Insud Convertible Note will be issued against a cash payment of US $10 million and in-kind contributions to be made by Insud to Moolec. In-kind contributions include credits to access Insud’s state-of-the-art industrial capabilities, operational services, and the incorporation of Joint Venture participation, started with Moolec in…

MediaGram Platform Projected to Generate +20% of TMG Group Revenues in 2024 Thoughtful Media Group Inc (Thoughtful Media or TMG), the Thailand-based social commerce-focused, premium digital advertising network of Society Pass Incorporated (SoPa) (Nasdaq: SOPA), Southeast Asia’s (SEA) next generation, data-driven, loyalty, fintech and e-commerce ecosystem, today announces a launch of first ever MediaGram, entitled “Sit Up”, in partnership with Indonesian superstar actor and producer, Chicco Jerihko, to develop online fitness centric community promoting health focused lifestyle in Indonesia. TMG expects new revenue models with fitness clubs and clothing retailers to emerge as result of this partnership. “MediaGram” is an…

AGAPE ATP Corporation (Agape or the Company), a leading player in Malaysia’s sustainable health and wellness sector, announced its successful transition from the Over the Counter (OTC) to Nasdaq stock exchange (Stock Code: ATPC) today at a press conference. This significant step reflects Agape’s strategic progression and ambition on the global stage, positioning them alongside a select group of Malaysian companies to make this transition. Agape, headquartered in Malaysia, is primarily engaged in the sustainable health and wellness industry. The company is renowned for offering a wide range of premium health and wellness products, coupled with advisory services centred around…

The latest ‘large language model’ artificial intelligence system, GPT-4, could aid chemistry researchers, but limitations reveal the need for improvements. GPT-4, the latest version of the artificial intelligence system from OpenAI, the developers of Chat-GPT, demonstrates considerable usefulness in tackling chemistry challenges, but still has significant weaknesses. “It has a notable understanding of chemistry, suggesting it can predict and propose experimental results in ways akin to human thought processes,” says chemist Kan Hatakeyama-Sato, at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Hatakeyama-Sato and his colleagues discuss their exploration of the potential of GPT-4 in chemical research in the journal Science and Technology…

Singapore’s Homegrown Cybersecurity Leader Ensign InfoSecurity Unveils “Infinite Vigilance, Rapid Response” Showcase, Pioneering an AI-Powered, Threat-Informed Defence Approach to Achieve Cyber Resilience at GovWare 2023 Ensign InfoSecurity (Ensign), Asia Pacific’s largest pure-play cybersecurity service provider, is the cornerstone sponsor at GovWare 2023. Ensign presents its AI-powered Threat-Informed Defence Approach under the theme “Infinite Vigilance, Rapid Response.” With the rise of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, Ensign is championing a revolutionary threat-informed defence approach to address the pressing challenges organisations face. In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats have evolved to become more elusive and complex than ever before. Existing cybersecurity solutions are…

Sage IT, a leader in digital transformation solutions and services, announced its expansion of global reach with a new office in Sydney, Australia. Sage IT, a leader in digital transformation solutions and services, announced its expansion of global reach with a new office in Sydney, Australia. The new office represents a significant milestone in Sage IT’s journey towards expanding its global footprint. With a commitment to excellence, Sage IT aims to provide expert services tailored to the distinctive needs of the Australian market, empowering businesses to upgrade their IT systems and adopt emerging technologies. Sage IT’s Australian business will be led by Mano…

New analysis of all residential properties across Australia’s three largest capitals has identified more than 655,000 sites suitable for the construction of a granny flat, offering a solution to help ease the housing shortage. The inaugural report Granny flats: Where are the greatest opportunities for development? by national town planning research platform Archistar, real estate construction lender Blackfort, and property data and analytics provider CoreLogic assessed every residential block across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to determine how many individual properties have building potential for a self-contained two-bedroom unit. Sydney is home to the most granny flat development opportunities with around 242,000 suitable properties, representing 17.6% of…

In a major new study, prominent scientists from around the world have developed a new strategy for addressing climate change. The study “Proposed solutions to anthropogenic climate change: a systematic literature review and a new way forward,” published in leading scientific journal Heliyon, demonstrates that climate change solutions must include a shift to a more fundamentally plant-based diet and a global phaseout of industrialized animal farming. The authors also recommend the adoption of an “All Life” approach that recognizes the profound interconnectedness of all life on Earth and a global standardization of climate change metrics. Our planet is in a state of emergency…

Nutrition and Food Systems experts along with world leaders come together, in this week of World Food Day, for the Sixth Global Conference of the Micronutrient Forum, at the World Forum in the Hague, Netherlands. “Nutrition for Resilience” for people facing climate, conflict, Covid, and soaring food prices is what’s at stake. The world is facing unprecedented global food and nutrition crises because of soaring food prices, regional conflicts, more frequent and intense climate-related disasters, and the lasting economic and societal effects of COVID-19. The near- and long-term adverse impacts of these compounding challenges threaten the health and future of…

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is providing details of its upcoming Annual Meeting of shareholders (“AGM”) to be held virtually on Tuesday, November 27, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Brisbane Australian Eastern Standard Time (being Monday, November 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. (Canadian Pacific Standard Time). TO VOTE AHEAD OF THE VIRTUAL AGM The AGM will be held in a virtual format, allowing shareholders to have an equal opportunity to participate at the AGM online regardless of their geographic location. The meeting materials, consisting of the notice of meeting, management information circular and related materials (collectively…

More than 60,000 buyers visit the fairs in person and participants name smart-home products as the key electronics trend The physical Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and electronicAsia, organised by the HKTDC and MMI Asia Pte Ltd, successfully concluded today. The two four-day exhibitions attracted more than 60,000 industry buyers from 146 countries and regions to visit in person, with numbers from ASEAN countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand; Turkey, UAE and Mainland China growing notably, indicating enthusiasm for Hong Kong as a trade fair platform that offers a chance to…

Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) (the “Company or “Doubleview”) is pleased to announce further assay results from drill holes H054, H055 and H056 at the Hat deposit located in northwest British Columbia. Drill hole H054 contains assays with a higher gold content of 0.43 g/t, when generally balanced in comparison with copper 0.32%, scandium 27.3 g/t and cobalt 136.9 g/t, with a 1.29% copper equivalent intercept** over 143 meters. Drill hole H054 has extended the Buck Zone within the Lisle Deposit for another 250m south-southwest. The Hat polymetallic porphyry project in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle, has demonstrated that it contains…

Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQX: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0.F) (FSE: A0I0.MU) (FSE: A0I0.BE) (the “Company” or “Appia”) announce results from the first 17 drill holes out of 147 completed to date from the Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling campaign at its PCH Ionic Clay Project in Goiás State, Brazil. The results from the first 17 RC drill holes represent a significant doubling in average depth of mineralized zones to 13 metres with overall weighted average grades of 1,566 parts per million (ppm) Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) which is comparable to, or surpasses, other well-known international deposits. Summary: Reverse Circulation (RC) drill holes…

World Blockchain Summit, an event by Trescon, returns to Dubai on 1-2 November 2023 at the Address Dubai Marina, with strategic partners like Dubai AI & Web3 Campus by DIFC, the largest cluster of Artificial Intelligence and Web3 companies in MENA. The Summit, one of the longest-running global blockchain series, has become an integral platform where top blockchain-leaders, industry veterans, web3 innovators and visionaries converge to debate over the current trends and innovations that are driving the inclusion of blockchain based solutions in key sectors of the global economy. Dubai, one of the leading financial hubs in the region, is…