Author: Marie Jones

Better than a massage chair – New generation uDream Pro well-being chair epitomises OSIM’s commitment to redefining well-being with a groundbreaking suite of pioneering Wellness Tech innovation OSIM, the leading innovator of Wellness Tech products and solutions, has unveiled South Korean actor Hyun Bin as its ambassador for the next generation flagship product – the uDream Pro well-being chair. Imbued with the latest Wellness Tech innovations and designed as a sophisticated style statement, the next generation uDream Pro is the latest articulation of OSIM’s best in class well-being solutions. OSIM solutions span the health, fitness, beauty and gaming sectors and…

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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced its first edition of the Future Sustainability Forum. The Forum to be held 4-5 October 2023, at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC, will focus on mobilising sustainable finance and innovation by connecting industry leaders, investors, tech disruptors, and policy makers, and channel investment flows between the global north and global south, to accelerate climate action. Highlights: – The inaugural Future Sustainability Forum marks the Year of Sustainability in the UAE and will be held in Dubai 4-5 October 2023. -…

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Continued calls for WHO resolution on self-care International Self-Care month 2023 opened with an ambitious joint statement of intent from the United for Self-Care Coalition: It’s time to put self-care at the front of the healthcare debate”. And today, on International Self-Care Day, the Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF) is calling for all stakeholders to back the urgent adoption of a WHO resolution on self-care. A rise in chronic conditions, an aging population, and the COVID-19 pandemic have all impacted already-overstretched resources over the past few years and proven how crucial it is to codify self-care at international level. It is…

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Ever had days where you felt extremely tired after a long day’s work, yet suffer from insomnia? How about a gassy and bloated stomach, unexplained skin issues like eczema and rosacea, especially after eating a particular type of food? You may have a gut feeling that something doesn’t feel right within the body, and you might just be right – an unhealthy gut health could possibly be the underlying issue to all of these sporadic, random outbreaks that you cannot find an explanation for. While gut issues are something that is not widely discussed, one would be surprised that as…

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Earlier this month, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed Apple’s plan to incorporate more health tracking features into its audio products. According to Mark Gurman’s newsletter, Apple is working on a new hearing test feature that will play different tones and sounds to allow the AirPods to determine how well users can hear and help them screen for hearing issues. In addition, Mark Gurman revealed that Apple plans to add more health sensors to the AirPods hardware, such as measuring body temperature through the ear canal. This feature would allow AirPods to collect more accurate data than the Apple Watch Series 8…

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SCIB CSR Team and Sarawak Blood Bank Jointly Organize ‘SCIB Blood Donation Day’ Civil engineering specialist Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad (SCIB or the Company) is pleased to announce that they have organised their annual blood donation drive in collaboration with the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank in honor of Sarawak Day. The initiative, known as SCIB Blood Donation Day, is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to giving back to society. Under the lively banner “Ohh Kitak Juh Derma Darah”, the event is scheduled for 22nd July 2023, from 9am to 2pm. The venue is the Department of Transfusion Services…

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Solving Enterprise Pain Points and Realizing Industry 4.0 CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (HKG: 1883) has been highly recognized and praised by people from all walks of life for years for its Innovation Never Stops vision, deep industry expertise and commitment to continuous innovation. CITIC Telecom CPC is pleased to announce its AI-AR Remote Hand Service has won Tech Company of the Year (AI Application) – Excellence Award at 2023 Business GOVirtual Tech Awards” and the Championship of Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Average Performance Forecast”Award in the 6th…

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OYO plans to add 100 premium hotels to support DE Rantau programme in Malaysia OYO’s premium hotel brands include Townhouse Oak, Collection O and Capital O DE Rantau aims to establish Malaysia as the preferred Digital Nomad Hub to boost digital adoption and promote digital professional mobility and tourism across Malaysia. OYO to focus on key regions including Langkawi, Penang, Klang Valley, Ipoh and Melaka for this program Hotels have been carefully shortlisted to ensure facilities such as fast Wi-Fi connectivity and proximity to business centres Global hospitality technology company OYO plans to add 100 premium category hotels to support…

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On June 27, 2023, Piers Dunhill and the Dunhill Ventures team held a special event at London Climate Action Week in London, with a diverse portfolio of companies that are in the field of health and wellness, biotechnology research, mental fitness, social media, environmental conservation, green energy solutions, and venture capital. Piers and the Dunhill Ventures team created opportunities for investors to participate in the company impact portfolios to future-proof the effects of climate change at a global scale. The London Climate Action Week is an independent platform that provides a mainstage for ecological issues and showcases groundbreaking solutions to…

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NusaTrip Inc acquires first IATA-licensed travel agency out of Indonesia;creates beginnings of regional online travel platform in SEA The acquisition of Vietnam International Travel and Service JSC onboards approximately US$2 million of in GMV to NusaTrip Revenue Base NusaTrip Inc (NusaTrip), the online retail arm of Society Pass Incorporated (SoPa) (Nasdaq: SOPA), Southeast Asia’s (SEA) next generation, data-driven, loyalty, fintech and e-commerce ecosystem, today announces that it has acquired Vietnam International Travel and Service JSC (VIT), a IATA-licensed, full-service travel agency focused on marketing to the Vietnam inbound and outbound segments. NusaTrip previously acquired VLeisure, Vietnam’s leading provider of hotel management and…

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Mercury Securities Group Berhad has entered into an underwriting agreement with Public Investment Bank Berhad (PIVB) today for the Group’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Mercury Securities is an investment holding company and through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mercury Securities Sdn Bhd (a Participating Organisation of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad and a Recognised Principal Adviser by the Securities Commission Malaysia) (collectively “Group”) is principally involved in the provision of stockbroking, corporate finance advisory services and other related businesses such as margin financing facilities services, underwriting and placement services, as well as provision…

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 RenovoRx, Inc. (“RenovoRx”) (Nasdaq: RNXT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted combination therapies, and Imugene Ltd (“Imugene”) (ASX: IMU), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company, today announced a strategic research collaboration to optimize the delivery of Imugene’s oncolytic virus therapy with RenovoRx’s TAMP (Trans-Arterial Micro-Perfusion) therapy platform for the treatment of difficult-to-access tumors. “We believe the synergy between RenovoRx’s trans-arterial drug delivery system and our CF33 oncolytic virus platform has the potential to facilitate treatment of difficult-to-access cancers and help patients,” said Leslie Chong, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Imugene. “Our collaboration with Imugene is an important milestone for RenovoRx as we expand…

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This week sees the announcement that capital management firm Sarson Funds is using Blockpass’ On-Chain KYC(R) solution, alongside Accountable’s on-chain proof-of-reserve validation, to create the most transparent and trusted stablecoins on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Casper (CSPR) blockchains. The asset-backed U.S. dollar stablecoins will exclusively hold Circle’s USDC as collateral which will be held on-chain with a publicly verifiable address. According to Sarson Funds, placing ‘pre-compliant’ stablecoins on the Bitcoin Cash and Casper Networks will allow those communities to transact confidently knowing that emerging regulations will not interrupt transactions or turn off token availability for US-based customers. Sarson Funds…

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The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and Web in Travel (WiT) announce who is participating on the Judges Panel for the inaugural Travel Changemakers Awards 2023. The Awards seek to recognise innovators that have used technology to build back better, post-pandemic, with the winners to be announced at WiT Singapore, 2-4 Oct 2023. Those awarded will demonstrate how they have had respect for the environment, created meaningful engagement with local communities or unearthed hidden gems for travellers to discover. They laud the repurposing of assets rather than building new, and how they demonstrate that diversity and inclusion are critical to building back better. The…

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Selected by the National Center for Global Health and Medicine under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan as “Projects for Global Growth of Medical Technologies, in 2023” Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced the launch of the “Kenya Endoscopy Human Resource Development Support Project for the Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Diseases” to promote endoscopic care in Kenya, where there is a shortage of endoscopists. This program is funded by “Projects for Global Growth of Medical Technologies, in 2023” conducted by the National Center for Global Health…

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Global renewable energy developer, service provider and solar distributor, BayWa r.e announced the successful completion and handover of the Khau Dang Commune Cultural House in Lang Son Province, Vietnam. This exemplifies BayWa r.e.’s unwavering dedication to actively supporting and enriching the communities in which it operates, as well as nurturing enduring relationships with the community it serves. BayWa r.e., in close collaboration with the Van Quan district people’s committee, supported the construction of the commune cultural house located at Khau Dang hamlet, Trang Cac Commune. The new commune cultural house will be able to foster community cohesion, facilitate annual general…

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A 1-week cultural summer extravaganza The 33rd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and will run until 25 July. The 6th Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the 3rd World of Snacks are being held concurrently with the Book Fair. Visitors can enjoy all three events with a single ticket, making it a must-visit summer attraction. Mr Chan Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), co-hosted the cocktail reception, with Dr Peter K N Lam,…

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Crypto Oasis Ventures the inceptor of the fastest growing Blockchain ecosystem in the world, the Crypto Oasis, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub in Dubai. Under the terms of the MOU, Crypto Oasis Ventures will support the DIFC Innovation Hub with subject matter expertise for their ongoing and upcoming start-up accelerator programmes. The announcement coincides with Crypto Oasis Ventures official opening of its second office in the DIFC Innovation Hub for its Venture Studio. The move signifies Crypto Oasis Ventures’ commitment to expanding its presence in Dubai and further…

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Partnering with Tenants on Net Zero Journey and Bringing Positive Change to Society Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (Champion REIT or the Trust) (HKG: 2778), owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, hosted its inaugural ESG Forum, with the theme Championing Shared Values and Greater Resilience, marking an important milestone in the Trust’s Net Zero and sustainability journey. Champion REIT has received tremendous support from a diverse group of over 150 participants from various industries and sectors. This event aimed to provide a platform for participants to engage in dialogues on two pressing topics: 1) transitioning to a Net…

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Kevin Harrington of Shark Tank fame has a reputation for being fiercely selective in who he lends his name to. So when he partnered up with Restaurant.com, it was presumably because he saw something special in the business. Let’s take a look at what that special something was, and why it could mean Restaurant.com (OTCQB: RSTN) is one of the most undervalued opportunities on the market right now. When Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington explained why he partnered with Restaurant.com, the announcement contained one key phrase. “[Restaurant] owners are getting the business they need, and customers get savings, and that’s what they want.” On the…

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