Annature, the Australian eSignature and identity verification platform, has today released its complete AML/CTF compliance module for accounting practices, coinciding with the commencement of Tranche 2 obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006. The module is the first Australian AML/CTF platform to integrate directly with the practice management systems accounting firms operate every day – including Xero Practice Manager, FYI, Xplan, Worksorted, and MYOB PM – giving firms a single view of the AML/CTF status of every client from within the tools they already use. For the estimated 60,000 Australian accounting firms newly captured under Tranche 2,…
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WeR1 Consultants Pte Ltd (“WeR1”), a specialist in corporate strategy and investor relations, has been appointed by Singapore Exchange Limited (“SGX”) as a service provider for both programmes under the Value Unlock initiative designed to strengthen foundations and drive value creation among SGX-listed companies (“listcos”). Founded in 1999, WeR1 has been approved for both the Equip and the Elevate programmes of the S$30 million MAS-SGX initiative under which Singapore listcos can avail themselves to grants to offset costs for professional services related to enhancing corporate strategies, sharpening investment narratives and deepening investor and media engagement, as well as costs for training programmes to strengthen capabilities.…
Southeast Asia’s Only Hospital Network with Two Hospitals Receiving Distinction Siloam International Hospitals has again been recognised at the highest level with two of its hospitals receiving Magnet® with Distinction Recognition. Siloam Hospitals Kebon Jeruk became the first hospital in Indonesia to receive the recognition on 23 June 2026, followed by Siloam Hospitals Lippo Village on 26 June 2026. With this achievement, Siloam has become the only hospital network in Southeast Asia with more than one hospital recognised as Magnet® with Distinction. To date, only 95 healthcare organisations worldwide have achieved Magnet® with Distinction, placing Siloam among the world’s leading healthcare organisations…
SK tes, a global leader in sustainable technology lifecycle services, has launched a new secure on-site shredding service in Australia, extending its data destruction capabilities to deliver enterprise-grade security for hard drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and other data-bearing media directly at customer locations. The new service allows organizations to securely destroy sensitive data stored on digital media on-site, eliminating the risks associated with transporting data-bearing technology assets to other locations. Customers can witness the physical destruction process first-hand and receive immediate certification, supporting compliance with strict data security and audit requirements. The launch introduces dedicated mobile shredding capability to…
The inaugural MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026 has recognised 110 restaurants across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown, celebrating exceptional quality, creativity and a strong sense of place. After months of anonymous inspections, the MICHELIN Guide has awarded one restaurant in Queenstown, Essence, Two MICHELIN Stars. Fourteen restaurants have received One MICHELIN Star, 35 have been recognised with a Bib Gourmand for offering good food at great value, and a further 60 are included in the official MICHELIN Guide selection. Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, said: “It is rare to award such a quantity of Stars in a country’s…
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the construction and started up the Company’s Generation 2.0 Graphene Manufacturing Technology Plant (the “Gen 2.0 Plant”) which is expected to produce 10 tonnes of graphene per annum once remaining works are completed and the Gen 2.0 Plant is optimised. It was started up on schedule before the end June 2026. The total capital cost for the Gen 2.0 Plant is expected to be at or below the estimated cost of AU$2.3 million by the end of the project completion at the end of…
TOKYO, July 6, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer: Takayoshi Futae; hereinafter: JCB), Japan’s only international payment brand, and MUFG Bank, Ltd. (President & CEO: Masakazu Osawa), a consolidated subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (President & Group CEO: Junichi Hanzawa; hereinafter “MUFG”), have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding a comprehensive strategic alliance in the ASEAN region. This alliance aims to leverage our complementary strengths by utilizing both companies’ customer bases and financial and payment networks to jointly drive business expansion and create new value across ASEAN.…
TransNusa Creates and Develops New Direct Route From Bali to Wakatobi PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri (TransNusa) expands international network with new Jakarta-Bangkok route TransNusa becomes first airline in Indonesia and the world to introduce a direct scheduled flight route from Bali to Wakatobi, a leading marine tourism destination TransNusa introduces new Bali-Waingapu route, providing greater flexibility to travellers TransNusa marks the second half of 2026 with a significant milestone by introducing a new route from Jakarta to Bangkok, Thailand, strengthening connectivity between two of Southeast Asia’s premier business and tourism travel hubs while simultaneously making yet another historical achievement with…
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, The Global AI Show Riyadh, held from 29-30th June 2026, cemented its status as the definitive anchor for the Kingdom’s newly designated “Year of Artificial Intelligence.” Defying the challenges of the prevailing geopolitical landscape, organized by VAP Group and powered by Times Of AI, the event emerged as a resounding success. Co-located with Global Blockchain Show Riyadh and Global Games Show Riyadh, the two-day summit attracted 15,000+ registrations, welcomed 6,723 attendees, featured 100+ global speakers and 100 exhibitors, and convened a 70% CXO-level delegation from 80+ countries. The unprecedented international participation reinforced Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s growing role as a global AI powerhouse…
– Leading embodied intelligence companies are forming a clear capital-market pipeline. On one hand, high-valuation unlisted companies invested in by Shoucheng Holdings (697.HK), including Galaxea and Galbot, have recently completed sizeable financing rounds, becoming closely watched Pre-IPO reserves in the market. On the other hand, Unitree Robotics, another representative project in Shoucheng Holdings’ robotics investment portfolio, has taken the lead in moving into the value realization stage through its IPO process. As the robotics industry gradually shifts from high-valuation private-market financing to public-market pricing and capital-market realization, industrial capital and fund platforms that made early investments across the relevant value…
Introducing the New Intelligent Hydration Innovation “Hydra” and Exclusive Signature Treatments from Swiss Cellular Cosmetics SPA InterContinental, a landmark destination for luxury wellness and premium hospitality, proudly announces a significant collaboration with GS Luxury (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the official importer and distributor of VALMONT in Thailand, led by Mr. Varun Asawani, MD & CEO. Executives from VALMONT, GS Luxury (Thailand), and SPA InterContinental Bangkok celebrate the launch of VALMONT’s signature luxury facial and body treatment experience, marking its debut in Thailand This collaboration brings together the exceptional standards of SPA InterContinental with VALMONT’s renowned Swiss beauty expertise, introducing the art of Swiss cellular skincare…
Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) provides a quarterly update with respect to the Company’s previously announced “at-the-market” equity program (the “ATM Program”) launched on July 11, 2025. The ATM Program allows the Company to issue and sell, from time to time, up to C$20,000,000 of its ordinary shares (“Ordinary Shares”) from treasury to the public, at the Company’s discretion, pursuant to an equity distribution agreement between the Company and Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation (the “Agent”). During the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026, the Company issued a total of 193,500 Ordinary Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange…
Global sports brand commemorates enduring connection between sport and American culture U.S. Polo Assn.®, the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly marks America’s 250th Anniversary with a celebration of the nation’s enduring spirit – one rooted in sport, heritage, and a distinctly American sense of style. To highlight the connection between U.S. Polo Assn. and the sport of polo, the brand is collaborating with ESPN on a 30-minute broadcast special, ‘Breakaway: Polo in America.’ The award-winning Breakaway Series will produce a special episode to give audiences an inside look at the long history and significant impact the sport of polo has…
Copper-gold explorer and hybrid project generator Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) (Kincora or the Company) is pleased to announce it has executed Share Purchase Agreements (“Definitive Agreements”) with a wholly owned subsidiary of Tumen Ail Coal LLC (TAC) (such wholly owned subsidiary of TAC being a nominee of TAC) to divest Kincora’s wholly owned Mongolian subsidiaries (the “Transaction”). The aggregate staged consideration for the Transaction is US$10-million, payable in full to Kincora, free and clear of any taxes, levies, or fees, but excluding certain contractual obligations of Kincora’s. Following the previously announced receipt of US$1.5-million Option Payment (May 19th, 2026…
– Held at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC), Kuala Lumpur, Halls 1, 2 and 3. – Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, CEO of Bursa Malaysia returns as Guest-of-Honour. – Two-day event held under the theme “Money. Finance. Technology.”, featuring more than 100 speakers and 40 exhibitors across over 70 hours of talks and panel discussions. – Debut of Duit Fest, a new dedicated segment focused on practical personal finance and everyday money habits. – Participants will have opportunities to win prizes through various event activities and a lucky draw. ShareInvestor Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the country’s leading independent platform for investor relations, market…
Avantor, a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries,announced today it has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Sartorius Filter Papers in India. This partnership strengthens Avantor India’s filtration portfolio and enhances access for customers across academic research, quality control, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food & beverage, and industrial laboratories. Sartorius filter papers are widely recognized for their consistent performance, precise pore structures, and suitability for a broad range of qualitative and quantitative laboratory and industrial filtration applications. Through this partnership, customers can procure Sartorius filter paper through Avantor’s established distribution network, supported…
On 19 May 2026, the 2026 Hong Kong Forum on Cooperation and Development was held in Hong Kong. The Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies and the China-Europe-America Global Initiative released a joint research report entitled China as a Peace Facilitator: Concepts and Practices in International Conflict Mediation, which was presented on-site by David Gosset, a renowned French sinologist and international relations scholar. The report systematically elaborates on the theoretical framework and practical approaches underpinning China’s efforts to improve global governance through consultation and mediation. It also interprets the diplomatic philosophy advanced by Chinese leaders in the new era,…
– Neat’s next-generation distributed AI at the edge transforms passive meeting rooms into thinking environments, delivering a more intuitive and practical space for modern hybrid collaboration – Neat Pulse MCP server enables agentic device management for provisioning, monitoring, and controlling your enterprise deployment – Intelligent Framing leverages AI at the edge to dynamically adjust camera view, promoting meeting equity for remote participants Neat, the industry’s first AI-native hardware and software platform for workplace collaboration, announced two next-generation distributed AI capabilities designed to transform passive meeting rooms into thinking environments: Neat Pulse MCP: Bridges the Neat Pulse management platform with large…
TOKYO // TAIPEI, July 1, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and JCB International (Taiwan) Co., Ltd., announced the launch of JCB contactless payment acceptance on the Taipei Metro. The Taipei Metro, which commenced operations in 1996, is a major urban mass transit system connecting Taipei City and New Taipei City. The network consists of multiple lines with a total length of over 100 kilometers and numerous stations serving key areas. It is widely used for daily commuting as well as by tourists. Along its…
– Global Offering of 51,600,000 shares – Offer Price Ranges from HK$2.20 to HK$2.68 per Share HONG KONG, Jun 30, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – EKH Limited (“EKH” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), the leading container depot operator in Singapore and the second largest in Southeast Asia in terms of container throughput in 2025, today announced the launch of its Hong Kong Public Offering and the International Offering (the “Global Offering”), and details of its proposed listing (the “Listing”) on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “HKEX”). Offering Details The Company intends…