Physical Conference, Qurtuba Convention Centre, Johannesburg. South Africa has taken a big step to boost its national cybersecurity. It has adopted the National Cybersecurity Policy Framework (NCPF), which came out in December 2015. This framework gives a full plan for cybersecurity. It focuses on protecting Critical Information Infrastructure (NCII) that supports key areas like energy, banking, and telecommunications. The NCPF aims to tackle cybersecurity issues and make the nation stronger against cyber threats. It does this by getting the government, private companies, and regular people to work together. The framework also has plans to fight cybercrime, help law enforcement do…
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– Abundant credit facilities in place for refinancing needs in 2025 – Langham Place Mall continued to outperform Hong Kong retail market, maintaining high occupancy rates – Langham Place Office Tower unveiled ‘Six Dimensions Wellness Hub’ programme to continue promoting it as a one-stop wellness hub – Earned the prestigious ‘Global Listed Sector Leader’ in the 2024 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (HKG: 2778), the owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, announces its financial results for year ended 31 December 2024. Overview Amid the volatile macro environment, the occupancy of the Trust’s properties portfolio…
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today announced the appointment of a new Chairman for the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The HKTDC welcomes the HKSAR Government’s appointment of Prof Frederick Ma Si-hang as the new Chairman of the HKTDC. Prof Ma is currently the Non-Executive Chairman of FWD Group and a member of the Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers. As the former Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development and Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, Prof Ma is well acquainted with the Council’s work in promoting Hong Kong’s strengths and advantages. His…
The Indonesia Economic Summit (IES) 2025 officially opened today in Jakarta, attended by more than 1,500 participants from 48 countries. The two-day summit (Feb 18-19), organized by the Indonesian Business Council (IBC), offers a forum for 100 speakers representing policy makers, business leaders, experts, and academics. Chairman of the IBC Supervisory Board Arsjad Rasjid said that IES 2025 focuses on two main topics, growth and prosperity, which are expected to be catalysts for real action in various sectors. “We hope that IES 2025 is not just a gathering place but can be a turning point where ideas become concrete steps.…
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and CAE are pleased to announce a long-term agreement for the development and production of the next-generation mission trainer for GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian® remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS). The contract with GA-ASI includes a firm order for 11 mission trainers, with the opportunity to deliver up to 50 devices over the next five years. The agreement brings together two industry leaders to enhance the training capabilities for operators of MQ-9B and builds on the long-standing business relationship between GA-ASI and CAE. Recognized globally as the reference in synthetic training for RPAS, CAE leverages the latest visualization…
Goldman Sachs’ latest report on China’s biotechnology sector highlights Everest Medicines (HKG: 1952) as a company on track to achieve EBITDA break-even by the end of 2025. This outlook is driven by the accelerated commercialization of Nefecon®, which was recently included in China’s National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL). The report underscores that expanded reimbursement coverage is expected to significantly boost market potential in treating IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) and address a substantial unmet medical need. Goldman Sachs notes, “Everest targeted EBITDA break-even by YE25, expecting the NRDL coverage to unleash the significant patient need in IgAN.” Beyond Nefecon®, Everest’s BTK inhibitor…
China Entercom’s Digital Transformation Success Case: H&H Group CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (HKG: 1883) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, China Enterprise ICT Solutions Limited (China Entercom), and H&H Group (H&H Group) has forged a successful partnership, strengthening the Belt and Road initiative and embodying the service of “CITIC, your trusted partner for Going Global and Coming to China”, deepening the company’s strategy of connecting the world and fostering ecosystem collaboration. This partnership showcases how holistic information security and agile connectivity are achieved through a strengthened…
– Fostering Dual Career Development – Empowering Local Talent to Become Future Health Educators Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (Charity Fund) announced its continued support for elite athletes from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) for the third consecutive year. The Presentation Ceremony for Nissin Foods Scholarship for Elite Athletes 2024/2025 was held to present scholarships for seven outstanding athletes, who not only excel in their sports but also aspire to become future educators. The scholarship will cover their full tuition fees throughout their study period, so they can focus on their studies without worrying about their financial…
– Nearly 70% of exhibitors coming from outside Hong Kong – newly created zone spotlights creative gold jewellery This year’s twin jewellery shows are bringing together some 4,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions Nearly 70% of exhibitors are coming from outside Hong Kong, with an increase in the number of exhibitors from Japan and the UAE In line with industry trends, the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show has introduced a Gold Jewellery Zone and also gathered affordable luxury jewellery, men’s/unisex jewellery and other distinctively designed products More than 30 seminars, networking activities and parades will be organised…
GoDaddy Airo Delivers website creation, logo design and digital marketing strategies for entrepreneurs to get started online quickly GoDaddy, a global leader in empowering entrepreneurs, unveiled GoDaddy Airo®, an innovative AI-powered experience set to transform small and medium-sized businesses sector. This groundbreaking new AI-powered experience enables entrepreneurs to establish a comprehensive online presence within minutes, bridging the gap between vision and digital reality. Selina Bieber, Vice President for International Markets at GoDaddy, emphasized the new experience’s significance, “GoDaddy Airo® provides accessible AI-powered tools for Asian entrepreneurs and business owners to realize the benefits of using AI technology to help build…
Following a groundbreaking debut in Morocco, organised by CollabConf, the GenAI Summit Tour is making its highly anticipated stop in Manila, bringing together top government leaders, business executives, and AI innovators to shape the future of AI adoption in the Philippines. Supported by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), with the Global AI Council as its AI Advisory partner and Philippines CIO Association & G100 Mission as Community Partners, GenAI Summit Philippines 2025, which will be held on April 29-30, 2025, is set to be the nation’s most influential AI event, addressing the critical role of AI in enterprise…
In an era where cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, organizations must adopt a proactive approach to safeguard their digital assets. The 2025 Cyber Resilience Summit: Delivering Competitive Advantage Through Security, hosted by Customized Training Solutions (CTS) Pte. Ltd. , will bring together top cybersecurity experts, government officials, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge strategies for strengthening cyber resilience. What Is the Event About? The 2025 Cyber Resilience Summit, which will be held at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Philippines and Zoom on March 5-6, 2025, is a premier two-day event designed to address the growing cyber threats and equip…
EPI, an entity of EDGE Group and the cornerstone of precision engineering in the UAE’s aerospace, oil and gas, and defence industries, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with General Atomics-Systems Integration, an affiliate of General Atomics. The signing ceremony was held on February 17, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2025. “Through this collaboration, EPI will significantly expand its capabilities. This will include the establishment of a state-of-the-art facility to support the production of electromechanical systems,” said Michael Deshaies, CEO of EPI. “Working with EPI will mark a…
Revolutionising High-Performance AI infrastructure with XR Cloud GPUaas, Powered by SkyLab’s pioneering FusionFlow SkyLab, a Singapore headquartered and fast-growing innovator in AI and GPU as a Service (GPUaaS) cloud service platforms, has announced the expansion of XR Cloud into Korea through a strategic partnership with Esnet Systems, a leading ICT solutions provider. This move will accelerate AI-driven innovation by providing enterprises, research institutions, and startups instant access to high-performance GPU computing without the traditional barriers of cost and procurement delays. To address this, SkyLab’s XR Cloud—powered by its flagship FusionFlow™ Cloud Service Platform—delivers enterprise-grade AI computing on demand. This GPUaaS model…
CAP thanks the Singapore Courts for their latest round of orders blocking pirate sites and notes the harm caused to consumers by such sites, as well as the potential for wider harm from piracy services The Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) welcomes the Singapore High Court’s latest order to block another 22 illegal streaming sites and 70 associated domains responsible for the distribution of illegally streamed content in Singapore. The Court’s order follows on from a similar order obtained in Singapore by the Premier League in November 2024 and continues the push by its applicants BBC Studios,…
With Support for the NVIDIA(R) GeForce RTX(TM) 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, 5070 and 5060, SupremeRAID(TM) SE Continues to Push the Boundaries of High-Performance Workstation Storage Graid Technology, the leader in GPU-based RAID solutions, today announced that SupremeRAID™ SE now supports the entire NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5000 series, delivering unparalleled RAID performance to high-end workstation users. With support for the GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, 5070, and 5060, professionals can leverage NVIDIA’s most powerful GPUs to maximize NVMe SSD performance with exceptional efficiency and resilience. Graid Technology Announces SupremeRAID™ SE Support for the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5000 Series SupremeRAID™ SE…
Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq:SDOT) (Sadot Group or the Company) today announced the appointment of Ms. Catia Jorge as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Jorge, a seasoned leader in the global agri-commodity sector, joins Sadot Group at a pivotal time, as the Company transitions to focusing on expanding its platform globally. Ms. Jorge will report to the Board of Directors and lead Sadot’s strategic initiatives, global operations, and business growth efforts to maximize the Company’s long-term potential. A highly regarded industry veteran, Ms. Jorge brings nearly 30 years of experience in agricultural markets, commodity trading, and operational leadership.…
Strategic AI implementation delivers measurable revenue and efficiency gains Giftify, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFT) (the “Company”), the owner and operator of CardCash.com and Restaurant.com, and a leader in the incentives and rewards industry, today announced the successful enterprise-wide deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Initial results from this deployment demonstrate substantial operational efficiencies and cost reductions, while establishing a scalable foundation for enhanced customer engagement and sustainable growth. The Company’s Marketing and Sales teams have implemented advanced AI models, resulting in optimized email and social media marketing campaigns delivering improved ROI at reduced operational costs. The AI-driven sales outreach has strengthened customer relationship management…
The first drilling program by Kincora with earn-in partner AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited (AngloGold Ashanti) at the Nyngan porphyry project has been expanded and is ongoing following favorable initial results that support district-scale deposit potential 6 wide spaced scout holes for 2707m completed at the South-West and Ace of Spades targets with all interpreted to have intersected targeted Macquarie Arc rocks1 Encouraging anomalous copper and pathfinder minerals noted in multiple holes Hole NYDD007 encountered porphyry style quartz veins, multiple intrusives and significant sulphides indicating a potential proximal setting and a priority target for Stage 2 follow up drilling The initial scout drilling program has…
– to Develop Branded Attractions in Asia Pacific Black Spade Capital Limited (Black Spade) announced today that its subsidiary S Experience Limited (S Experience) has entered into a strategic deal memorandum with Kingsmen Xperience, Inc. (Kingsmen Xperience), the United States location-based entertainment-focused subsidiary of Kingsmen Creatives Ltd. (Kingsmen), a leading creator of experiences, to develop location-based branded attractions in Asia Pacific, initially focusing on Macau, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand. Kingsmen has designed and built notable location-based entertainment attractions, including the interactive “Monopoly Dreams” game space in Hong Kong and Hasbro’s first-ever multi-brand carnival in Asia, “TOYBOX by Hasbro.” Kingsmen…