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Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) has announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide its cutting-edge Digital Telco services to AWS customers. The collaboration will benefit the telco industry by providing a seamless and enhanced experience with ADL’s innovative Axonect Product Suite running on AWS. ADL will provide customers with its suite of systems and tools, such as its Digital Business Support System (BSS), 5G and cloud optimized business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) platforms, and multi-domain orchestrators on AWS. By collaborating with AWS, ADL’s customers will have access to AWS’s global infrastructure and breadth and depth of cloud capabilities.…

Group secures contract from JKR under Sarawak’s RM1 billion allocation for dilapidated schools Civil engineering specialist Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad (SCIB) today announced that the Group’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SCIB Industrialised Building System Sdn. Bhd., has secured an engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) contract from Jabatan Kerja Raya Sarawak (JKR) valued at RM20.65 million for the rebuilding of Sekolah Daif in Tebedu, Serian. The contract has a duration of 24 months and comes under the third phase of the Sarawak government’s RM1 billion allocation for dilapidated schools. Rosland bin Othman, Group MD and CEO of SCIB (Link) Group Managing Director…

Habitat for Humanity welcomed 136 international volunteers to several locations in the Asia-Pacific region, where they worked alongside community members and local families building their own decent, affordable houses. They are the first volunteers from the AP region that the housing nonprofit has hosted since it suspended its Global Village volunteer program in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are thrilled to welcome seven volunteer teams from Japan and Korea to various locations in Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam where they will help build or repair houses or work on communal facilities alongside future Habitat for Humanity homeowners. We…

Company acquires majority stake in football club from KLFA Rinani Group Berhad, a financial consulting firm, is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a share sale agreement (SSA) with the Kuala Lumpur Football Association (KLFA) to acquire a majority stake in Kuala Lumpur City FC Sdn Bhd (KLFC), the owner of the KL City FC (KLCFC) football club. Rinani director Azri Azerai said, “The SSA officially makes Rinani the majority owner of KLFC. We pledge to bring KLCFC’s performance on the pitch to a higher level by concentrating on coaching, player recruitment and youth development and we promise…

Infocus International Group has announced the new date for the best rated LNG Supply, Demand, Pricing & Trading online training and it will be commencing live on the 27th March 2023. 2022 is proving to be a year of change for the LNG business. LNG demand is growing as Covid restrictions are eased but reduced investment during the pandemic and delays in construction are slowing the addition of much needed new liquefaction capacity. The Ukraine crisis has added to the demand for LNG as Europe implements policies to reduce and eventually end the import of pipeline natural gas from Russia.…

inter airport Southeast Asia, Asia’s international airport exhibition and conference, kicked off with a strong line-up of industry heavyweights including a global perspective by Jean Roche, Head of International Engineering Services of ADP International, Asia Pacific outlook by Piyush Chawla, Managing Director APAC of Cirium and an in conversation with Angela Ng, Director, Aviation Industry of Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. Running till 3 March at the Marina Bay Sands, this biennial event comes a time when the aviation industry outlook is positive and supported by the upsurge in air travel demand and amid heightened macroeconomic risks. The 8th edition…

Deloitte to invest over HKD200 million in Innovation & Assets Development Center, I&T initiatives, and talent development over the next three years Firm to double Hong Kong Deloitte Digital headcount to more than 1,000 tech and digital professionals by 2025 Deloitte China CEO Patrick Tsang sets out Center’s role in Hong Kong’s development as an international I&T hub through collaboration and investment Center gives Park’s technology companies and R&D practitioners unprecedented proximity and access to Deloitte’s global collaboration, investor networking, and commercialization support Deloitte China opened its Innovation & Assets Development Center (the Center) today at Hong Kong Science Park…

Top-notch artisanal treasures attract buyers from across the globe Social distancing measures came to an end, as the mask mandate was officially lifted today, expediting the recovery of business activities between Hong Kong, Mainland China and the rest of the world. The 39th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the 9th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), are the first major trade fairs being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai after the territory returns to normalcy. The twin shows run from today until…

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) lauded the event of the 2023 World Championship F1 Powerboat (F1H2O) that potentially improved the local economy. “This is a fascinating event, and this is the first time I watched this F1 Powerboat,” Jokowi said after attending the event in Muliaraja Napitupulu Port in Lake Toba, North Sumatra, on Sunday. The event could encourage economic growth around the race area, which needs to be balanced with infrastructure improvements. Several improvements are needed in several parts of the Lake Toba area, including the infrastructure and the airport terminal. President Jokowi and First Lady Iriana arrived on Sunday…

Exito Media Concepts is organizing a tech summit which is aligned with the Qatar’s National Vision 2030 that is driving significant advancements in the country. The 17th Edition of Digital Transformation Summit Qatar is taking place on 16th of March 2023 at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa. The summit will bring together senior government representatives, thought leaders, and leading industry experts to share their knowledge and experience on the latest technologies and trends shaping industries in the region. At the summit, you will hear from top IT experts on emerging technologies, strategies, action plans and best practices towards building…

TOKYO & BANGKOK, Mar 1, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, is pleased to announce the launch of a contactless fare payment service starting at the SRT Red Lines in Bangkok, Thailand. This service aims to provide quicker and effortless transactions for both Thai and international cardholders. Mr. Sutep Punthupeng, Chief Executive Officer, SRT Electrified Train Co., Ltd. (Left); Mr. Ryo Morita, Managing Director, JCB International (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Right) Mr. Ryo Morita, Managing Director of JCB International (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said, “According to information from the Bank…

– Core Healthcare Revenue grew at a CAGR of 9% from S$120.8 million to S$172.1 million for the last 5 financial years (FY2018 to FY2022) demonstrating the inherent strength and sustainability of our healthcare business; – Covid-19 testing revenue significantly decreased, and also with write-off of Covid-19 related consumables – Second interim dividend of 0.6 cent declared for current quarter making a total dividend of 1.0 cent for FY2022; – Group total revenue of S$181.2m and profit after tax attributable to shareholders (PATMI) of S$11.3m for FY2022; – Increased utilisation, Optimisation of existing clinics and Improvement of margins are key…

Thailand’s leading life-style real estate developer AssetWise PCL (ASW) has strengthened its partnership with Japanese real estate giant Takara Leben to launch a BHT 1.35 billion condominium in Bangkok’s Minburi neighbourhood. Atmoz Flow Minburi represents the third joint venture project in a two-year time frame between the two companies in a move that serves to underscore the viability they see in the ideally located development. Atmoz Flow Minburi is situated near the Pink Line MRT mass transit system and is easily accessible by the Minburi Market Station. It forms the first phase of the ASW’s WISEPARK community development that caters…

Dubai continues to solidify its reputation as a global hub for FinTech and Innovation ahead of the Dubai FinTech Summit taking place on 8 and 9 May this year under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE; and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre. During 2022, investment in DIFC’s FinTech and innovation community exceeded USD615 mn and the total number of active firms in the sector grew 36 per cent to 686. The Fintech and Innovation sector in the…

ZeroBounce announces the release of The Email List Decay Report for 2023, unveiling the latest statistics about the lifecycle of email databases. In the report, ZeroBounce shares data trends it gathered after validating more than six billion email addresses. The findings are eye-opening for email marketers and companies relying on email for vital communications. At least 22.71% of the average email list degrades annually, the ZeroBounce report shows. At 20.19%, invalid email addresses made up most of the obsolete data processed by the email validation and deliverability company. Also prevalent were catch-all, disposable, abuse, spam trap, and toxic email addresses.…

Hong Kong infrastructure sectors explore opportunities To help Hong Kong’s infrastructure and real estate-related services (IRES) sectors seize arising opportunities, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is promoting its Building for the Future campaign in Indonesia for the first time, bringing a delegation to Jakarta from 27 February to 2 March. Through events, including the Hong Kong Forum on Urban Development, business matching sessions and meetings with government and business leaders, the wide-ranging promotion gives Indonesia and Hong Kong companies an opportunity to explore partnerships. In recent years, Indonesia has accelerated infrastructure construction in order to boost economic growth.…

Bintai Kinden Corporation Berhad (Bursa: BINTAI, 6998), a mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services specialist, today announced that the Company recorded 60.8% gain in revenue to RM93.80 million for the nine months ended 31 December 2022 (9M FY2023) compared with RM58.34 million in the corresponding period of the last financial year (9M FY2022). The Company reported a loss before tax (LBT) in 9M FY2023 of RM2.22 million compared with profit before tax (PBT) of RM2.62 million in 9M FY2022. For the third quarter ended 31 December 2022 (3Q FY2023), revenue decreased 22.7% to RM22.36 million compared with RM28.93 million in…

LEON FUAT BERHAD, a manufacturer and trader of steel products specialising in rolled long and flat steel, today announced that the Group reported a 15.6% increase in revenue to RM1.03 billion for the financial year ended 31 December 2022 (FY2022) compared with RM886.58 million recorded for the preceding financial year (FY2021). For the financial year under review, the Group reported a profit before tax (PBT) of RM36.92 million, a 78.6% decrease compared with RM172.85 million for the FY2021. For the FY2022, the Group registered profit after tax (PAT) of RM29.54 million, a 78.3% decrease compared with RM135.98 million for the…

STREAMWIDE (Euronext Growth: ALSTW – FR0010528059), a leading provider of secure communication and collaboration software, announced today the expansion of its cloud-based Team on the run (TOTR) software solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Asia Pacific (Singapore) Region. This move is in response to the growing demand for the company’s TOTR solutions offered on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model in the Asia-Pacific region, and it provides organizations in the region with the speed, security and scalability of the AWS cloud as well as data sovereignty. “We are proud to be expanding our presence on AWS Asia Pacific (Singapore),” said Lindy Wong,…

Institutional Analyst Inc (Institutional Analyst) issues Equity Research Report on Society Pass Incorporated (SoPa) (Nasdaq: SOPA), Southeast Asia’s (SEA) next generation, data-driven, loyalty, fintech and e-commerce ecosystem. Click here to view the full Institutional Analyst Equity Research Report. https://internetstockreview.com/sopa-report-ii/ Summary Points: Compelling investment thesis – With near $20 million of cash in the bank, versus a $28 million current market capitalization, and with four Wall Street firms price targets averaging $6.60 (500% higher) and their revenue projections ranging from $40 to $60 million in 2023, SoPa can only be defined as compelling. SoPa is building a portfolio of eCommerce start-ups and…