ARES 2024 ANCHORS PROPERTYGURU WEEK, FEATURING DEBUT OF THE MIDDLE EAST AWARDS AND OTHER MILESTONES The 10th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES), the thought leadership platform of PropertyGuru Group, gathered experts and thought leaders to discuss the intersecting issues moving and shaking the real estate industry, including technology, design, business development, economics, and more. Themed “Shaping the Aspirations of Future Cities,” ARES 2024 attracted more than 300 delegates to The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok on Thursday, 12 December 2024 for a series of insightful discourses. Around 30 speakers from around the world participated…
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From December 25, 2024, West Air will launch a new Lhasa ⇌ Chongqing ⇌ Singapore international route. The opening of this route will promote cultural exchanges between western China and Singapore. It is also the first international route to be added since the official renaming of Lhasa Gongga International Airport. The route will be operated by an Airbus A319 with three round-trip flights per week. The outbound flight number is PN6425, operating on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, departing from Lhasa at 17:40, arriving in Chongqing at 20:30, departing from Chongqing at 22:50 (23:00 on Mondays), and arriving in Singapore at 03:55 the next day. The return flight number…
– by the National Medical Products Administration of China for the Treatment of Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, Everest, or the Company), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative therapeutics, today announced that the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China has officially accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for VELSIPITY(R) (etrasimod) for the treatment of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). VELSIPITY(R) is an effective and convenient, once-daily, oral treatment for patients with moderately to severely active UC. VELSIPITY(R) was officially approved by the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau…
OVER 130 LEADING DEVELOPERS AND DESIGN PRACTICES FROM ACROSS ASIA GATHER IN BANGKOK FOR FINALE OF 2024 AWARDS SERIES, SEVEN OF WHICH ARE FROM AUSTRALIA The 19th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, supported by V-ZUG Thailand, last Friday revealed the region’s finest real estate and outstanding developers at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. The conclusion of the 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series hosted over 130 award-winning finalists from across Asia, elevating their achievements on the international stage. Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. was honoured as the Best Developer in Asia—a first for the company.…
Arctic Wolf to enhance its Security Operations Aurora Platform with best-in-class endpoint prevention, detection, and response Arctic Wolf® and BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), two global leaders in security software and services, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Arctic Wolf to acquire BlackBerry’s Cylance® endpoint security assets. Cylance is the pioneer of AI-based endpoint protection trusted by thousands of organizations around the world. With this acquisition, Arctic Wolf ushers in a new era of simplicity, flexibility, and outcomes to the endpoint security market, delivering the security operations results customers have been asking for. Under the terms of the agreement, BlackBerry…
Joins an exclusive group of only eight companies globally, allowing it to conduct IoT Security Assessments under the ioXt Certification Program Plans to incorporate these IoT Security Assessments into its ESOF Vulnerability Management Portfolio; Service to formally roll out from February 2025 onwards The Company becomes the only holistic cybersecurity solutions company to offer more than eight certifications in the vulnerability assessment segment The move will strengthen the company’s comprehensive platform for managing IT, OT, and IoT risks, fuelling its ambition to reach 10,000 global customers by March 2026. TAC InfoSec Limited (NSE Emerge: INE0SOY01013) (referred to hereafter as TAC…
SHOWCASING TOP-CALIBRE VILLAS AND HOMES, JAPAN’S PREMIER RESORT DESTINATIONS RISE TO PROMINENCE AT THE AWARDS The 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) today unveiled the finest developers, design firms, and portfolio managers from the country’s premier resort markets during an exclusive luncheon at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. H2 Life, part of H2 Group KK, Best Property Management Portfolio, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) 2024 H2 Life, part of H2 Group KK, was celebrated for the Best Property Management Portfolio, recognising its excellent range of completed projects throughout Japan. Kisin by Yoichi Dreams, Best Resort Housing Architectural…
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The recent unveiling of Google’s ‘Willow’ quantum chip has ignited significant discussion throughout the ecosystem, sparking urgent questions about its implications for blockchain security. Leaders are in a unique position of responsibility to understand where we are in this rapidly evolving landscape and determine the necessary steps to address this formidable threat. As the unveiling of Willow triggered liquidations exceeding $1.7 billion, the industry is reeling from the real-world impact of heightened fears of future vulnerabilities. The question is no longer if quantum computing will disrupt blockchain security but when. In this moment of unknowing, where panic is growing, Quranium steps…
Mega promotion to spotlight benefits of partnering with Hong Kong to tap Asia opportunities The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is set to conduct its mega promotion campaign, Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK), in Jakarta on 8 January. The full-day symposium, set to take place at Shangri-La Jakarta, will bring together business leaders from Hong Kong and Indonesia. More than 20 government representatives and business leaders will speak about the latest developments and opportunities in Asia and across diverse sectors, including finance, smart city, sustainability, transportation, innovation and technology (I&T) and more. Over 1,000 participants, including Indonesian government…
– Share offer of 40,000,000 H shares at between HK$18.80 and HK$20.80 per share – expected to raise net proceeds of approximately HK$719.6 million Investment Highlights – Player at the Frontline of the Booming Cobot Industry – Robust Research and Development Capabilities Guided by a Long-termist Mindset – Proprietary Full-stack Technologies Covering All the Key Aspects in the Cobot Development Cycle – Comprehensive Product Matrix Catering to a Wide Array of Use Cases – Successful Commercialization Underscored by Global Footprint and Clientele – Visionary and Experienced Management Team SHENZHEN DOBOT CORP LTD (DOBOT or the Company, together with its subsidiaries,…
SRKay Consulting Group announces the release of its highly anticipated whitepaper, “Strategic Insights for Establishing a GCC in India: A C-Suite Perspective.” This comprehensive report provides global corporations with actionable strategies to harness India’s unparalleled advantages, including cost efficiency, an innovation-driven workforce, and a supportive regulatory ecosystem. With over 1,700 GCCs employing 1.66 million professionals, India is a global hub for innovation and operational excellence. The whitepaper explores the factors behind India’s rapid growth as the premier destination for GCCs, offering businesses a roadmap to long-term success. Key Highlights from the Whitepaper 1. Strategic Advantages: – Up to 70% savings on…
Accurate Background, the world’s largest independent provider of compliant background checks and monitoring solutions, announced it has strengthened its global leadership team with the appointment of Mark Thompson, Managing Director, Australia and Asia Pacific region (APAC). In support of Accurate’s vision to make every hire the start of a success story, Mark will lead Accurate’s growth teams in the region. Mark’s experience in building high-performance teams, driving enterprise sales and client retention, and leveraging data-driven strategies aligns with Accurate’s goals to rapidly expand in the APAC region. Reporting to Dan Shoemaker, Chief Revenue Officer, Mark will spearhead the development and…
On the evening of 10 December, Fosun Tourism Group (FTG) announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange its plan to repurchase shares at a price of HK$7.8 per share. This price represents a 111% premium over the closing price of the day before the last trading day. This privatization will raise FTG’s market value to HK$10.5 billion, and the announcement swiftly captured widespread attention. The market generally perceives this move as part of Fosun’s strategy to focus on its core businesses and consolidate resources to support its core industries with established advantages. In June, Fosun Pharma announced its plan to…
REED SOCIETE GENERALE GROUP INVESTS €10 MILLION IN LOOP VIA A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SECURITY AT A $4.75 CONVERSION PRICE. LOOP COMPLETES ITS INAUGURAL SALE OF AN INFINITE LOOP™ TECHNOLOGY LICENSE, GENERATING AN UPFRONT PAYMENT OF €10 MILLION. FORMATION OF A EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP TO DEPLOY INFINITE LOOP™ MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY. PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF THE INFINITE LOOP™ FACILITY IN INDIA AND FINANCE LOOP’S OPERATIONAL CASH REQUIREMENTS. LOOP MANAGEMENT TO HOLD UPDATE CALL AT 8:45 AM ET on December 13, 2024 Loop Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOOP) (the Company, Loop, we, us, or our), a clean technology company whose mission is to accelerate a circular…
Xeleb debuts misscharm.io with Miss Charm 2024 on 21 December in Ho Chi Minh, marking the first-ever use of blockchain in a beauty pageant. Contestant-issued MEME coins allow fans to directly support their favorite beauty queens, with a portion of proceeds benefiting charitable causes Xeleb plans a Token Generation Event (TGE) in Q1 2025, with listings already secured on global top 5 crypto exchanges. Xeleb, an online voting and judging platform for global talent contests has launched through an exclusive partnership with Miss Charm, an international beauty pageant. From global beauty pageants to song and model contests, Xeleb leverages decentralization and digital…
Between December 4-6, the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) closed off 2024 with three days of high-level meetings and conferences, covering Piracy, Policy, the annual OTT Summit alongside the advertising Upfront Showcases from leading streamers and publishers and the Annual General Meeting. The conferences brought together over 300 international and regional industry executives. Piracy Over The Top hosted by General Manager of the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), Matthew Cheetham on 4thDecember saw a series of lively discussions with BBC Studios, beIN Sports, Meta, Malaysia’s Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (MDTCL), NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Premier League, and…
TOKYO, Dec 13, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which develops industrial precious metal products as one of the core companies of TANAKA Precious Metals, has announced the dissolution of joint management of LT Metal Co., Ltd. (Head office: Seo-gu, Incheon, Korea; CEO: SEOG-HO RO), the joint venture with LT Corp. in Korea, as set forth below. TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) had been jointly managing LT Metal Co, Ltd. (formerly named Heesung Metal Co., Ltd.), a joint venture company engaging in manufacturing and sale of…
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL) has successfully developed and implemented a game-changing benzene-d6 recovery program, addressing major pain points for manufacturers of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. This innovative service reduces costs, minimizes environmental impact, and conserves scarce deuterium supplies. OLED display producers rely heavily on deuterated benzene (benzene-d6) as a critical starting material in their synthesis processes. However, this results in significant quantities of depleted benzene-d6, which is no longer usable but still retains considerable deuterium value. The disposal of such depleted material poses environmental challenges and substantial expenses. CIL’s benzene-recovery program offers a transformative solution. Customers can now return…
Exporters confident in Mainland and ASEAN markets Hong Kong’s exports will grow by 4% in 2025, according to new figures released today by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Research. The forecast, which forms part of the HKTDC’s annual Export Outlook, will see Hong Kong’s export levels continue on the upward trajectory maintained throughout 2024. In the last quarter every year, HKTDC Research announces an export forecast for the upcoming year, based on a basket of factors including global, regional and local economic performance. Strong demand in electronics, ASEAN and Mainland According to the Export Outlook 2025, electronics enjoyed a 13.5% year-on-year…