St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. (CSE:SX)(OTCQB:SXOOF)(FSE:85G1) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary H2SX and Altima Resources Limited (TSX-V: ARH) have entered into an agreement via a binding term sheet to move forward with the production of cheap and clean hydrogen (ccH2(TM)) in Canada. Altima has expressed its intention to use H2SX’s hydrogen production (ccH2) and nano-carbon technology for the conversion of natural gas originating from gas & condensate wells in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. H2SX will partner and will work on an exclusive basis with Altima in British Columbia and Alberta in the natural gas domain and for projects and…
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Company takes action to protect interests following lack of project progress Civil engineering specialist Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad (SCIB) today announced that the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SCIB International (Labuan) Ltd. (SCIBILL), has issued a notice of termination to PT Cipta Multi Sarana (PTCMS) for the proposed engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) project involving earthworks for the Prabumulih-Muara Enim tolled road located in Sumatera, Indonesia valued at RM55.59 million. SCIBILL, which accepted a letter of award for the EPCC project on 18 August 2020 from PTCMS, has decided to take the necessary measures to protect its interests following the lack…
ONERHT Foundation Ltd, the corporate social responsibility vehicle of RHTLaw Asia LLP and the RHT Group of Companies (collectively, “ONERHT”), together with its co-organisers Chui Huay Lim Club and Ee Hoe Hean Club, has raised close to S$500,000 to promote health and wellness among disadvantaged and vulnerable members of our community. Guest-of-Honour Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health, (7th from left) onstage with Organising Committee members and advisors, generous donors and the esteemed artists at the event The charity gala dinner held on 8th February 2023 was themed “In Pursuit of Excellence – ONERHT Foundation Charity Gala Dinner 2023″…
Further Enhance the Group’s Strategic Partnership with Insurance Sector and Enrich the Group’s Enclosed Healthcare Ecosystem EC Healthcare (the Company, which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the Group, HKG: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, is pleased to announce that the Group formed partnership with Prudential Hong Kong Limited (Prudential) to jointly offer tailored and value-added healthcare services, enabling customers to achieve their health and wealth ambition. Through this partnership, customers of Prudential can enjoy exclusive offer on bivalent vaccination service provided by EC Healthcare via online reservation platform, amongst many other healthcare services.…
The global payments brand aims to grow the card user base by 30-fold in the next five years TOKYO, Feb 13, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, today announced issuance of one million Rupay JCB Cards in India. These credit and debit cards, issued by 12 public and private sector banks and co-badged as RuPay JCB Cards, offer their cardmembers a seamless payment experience within and outside India. Along with the 3-fold growth in card issuance, a significant growth in Rupay JCB Card usage was also seen with…
The 10th Global Forum on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and mining — Blockchain Life 2023 takes place on February 27-28 in Dubai. The event is attended by key industry players, government representatives, heads of international companies and funds, investors, promising startups teams and beginners. It’s noteworthy that the Forum is a meeting point for a premium crypto audience including world Crypto Whales. What to expect? – Whales of the crypto industry at one place – Top speakers with world-changing insights and analytics – Global expo of the latest Web 3.0 technologies – Breakthrough smart networking app – The legendary AfterParty on the…
After three years of planting and maintenance under Korindo Foundation’s care, Pakansari Stadium’s urban forest (or Pakansari City Forest) was finally handed over to the Bogor Regency Government at the beginning of February 2023. Korindo Foundation Chairman Robert Seung performed the handing-over ceremony with Bogor’s acting regent Iwan Setiawan, the handover fulfilling the region’s dream of owning a lush urban forest. Pakansari City Forest is, in fact, the first wooded area to be established in Bogor Regency. “Through the Green Collaboration program, Korindo Group and Foundation are committed to supporting government efforts that keep our country’s natural environment and our…
Novotech, the leading Asia Pacific centred biotech CRO, has published a new global report on Phase 1 trial activity including current metrics on fast growth regions and therapeutic areas. The data analysis found that Asia Pacific has been the fastest-growing region for Phase 1 trials in the last ten years, reaching a share of 58% in 2022, with China leading the Phase I trials globally. According to the report, titled “Phase I Global Clinical Trial Landscape – Focus on Asia Pacific”, in 2022 Asia Pacific accounted for a 58% share of the approximately 3,600 Phase I trials initiated globally in…
Essex Bio-Technology Ltd (Essex or the Group, HKG: 1061) today announced that the first patient in the United States (US) was dosed in a global multi-centre phase 3 clinical trial (NCT04740671) of EB12-20145P (HLX04-O), a recombinant anti-VEGF humanised monoclonal antibody injection jointly developed by the Group and Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc. (Henlius, 2696.HK), for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD). Previously, the first patients in the European Union (EU) and Australia were dosed in the same global multicenter phase 3 clinical trial of EB12-20145P (HLX04-O). Meanwhile, the first patient has been dosed in a parallel phase 3 clinical…
XOX Berhad (XOX), via its sports marketing arm, XOX Pro Sport Sdn. Bhd., and the Kuala Lumpur City Football Club (KLCFC) have kick-started a partnership to offer XOX’s comprehensive range of product and service to the public. The companies in XOX’s ecosystem range from technology offerings to financial products, events management and even apparels. The initial collaborative products to be rolled out are multiple co-branded mobile plans by another of XOX’s subsidiary, ONEXOX Sdn Bhd, which are targeted at KLCFC’s avid supporters. Fans of the football club who subscribe to the XOX mobile service will have the opportunity to receive…
Company to install two 132kV transformer bays in Negeri Sembilan Bintai Kinden Corporation Bhd (Bursa: BINTAI, 6998), a mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services specialist, is pleased to announce that the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Kejuruteraan Bintai Kindenko Sdn Bhd (KBK), has been awarded a project worth RM14.2 million by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) for the installation of two 132kV transformer bays air insulated switchgear complete with the relevant primary, secondary, cables and all associated civil works located in Pasir Besar, Negeri Sembilan. The project’s scope of work also includes a 33kV building, two 300kVA 33/0.415kV local transformers, 33kV GIS single…
Infocus International Group is bringing back the Renewable Energy Project Finance & Financial Modelling online masterclass and it will be commencing live on the 7th March 2023. The objective of this course is to provide participants with an enhanced understanding of the financial modelling and key documentation requirements of all interested parties to today’s RE PF transactions. This programme provides you with proven PF modelling techniques and transaction management techniques which will enable you to quantitatively assess risks, resolve constraints, and reach project financial closure. The practical models for wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal PF models will be demonstrated…
13 MoUs showcase Hong Kong strengths in finance, trade, tech and sustainability Since the recent reopening of the Hong Kong-mainland border, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) embarked on a week-long business mission to the Middle East, led by Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Mr Lee was accompanied by principal officials Mr Horace Cheung, Deputy Secretary of Justice; Mr Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury; and Mr Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development. The signing of 13 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) during the mission signals new collaboration…
Singapore investor and former parliamentarian Calvin Cheng’s Swiss company, Damoon Technologies (‘Damoon’) has been granted membership in the Swiss VQF, joining the ranks of some of the world’s leading digital assets businesses. The latest development officially opens the door for Damoon to establish a presence in Switzerland. Thedigital assets company is building a platform for users to engage in crypto- to-fiat payments and vice versa, as well as a digital assets custody service. VQF is the largest and oldest cross-industry Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) in the country and is officially recognised by FINMA, Switzerland’s financial services watchdog. Damoon must now comply…
Blockpass is pleased to announce that it has achieved the Cyber Essentials Plus certification, certified through Forensic Control, a London-based cyber security company. The certification is a UK government-backed scheme to ensure and show protection against cyber threats. This certification follows and builds on from the Cyber Essentials certification that Blockpass earned just over a year ago, further displaying its commitment and capabilities in the region of security. Blockpass is a digital identity verification provider which provides a one-click compliance gateway to financial services and other regulated industries. Through Blockpass, users can create, store, and manage a data-secure digital identity…
Focus on finance, technology and sustainability A delegation of business leaders from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), led by the city’s Chief Executive and principal officials and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week to strengthen existing business ties and develop new areas of collaboration in technology, sustainability and smart city development, in addition to traditional sectors of finance and trade. With Hong Kong’s unrivalled access to China and Asia and the UAE’s role as a gateway to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and European markets, the…
The Rare Antiquities is revolutionising the way museums and galleries are presented in the web 3.0 space through their unique technology. By making high-value art available to everyone, regardless of the budget. It is the first platform to fractionalise a Banksy and distribute the fractionalised pieces as individual NFTs, customisable in size. They have live fractionalised auctions scheduled throughout 2023 for art and antiquities valued at over $1Bn. To start off the year The Rare Antiquities will host one of their first auctions on the 12th of February 2023. The Red carpet event will take place in Sama L Ain…
Have you heard of Pawswap? If you are a Shiba Inu hodler, you should be familiar with Pawswap, an upcoming decentralized exchange created to make crypto trading accessible to everyone. Pawswap is inspired by the Shiba Inu and is built on Shibarium, an upcoming Layer 2 blockchain, focused on increasing transaction speed and lowering costs to grow the Shiba Inu ecosystem. Are you prepared for the biggest game-changer yet? Pawswap is ready to change your cryptocurrency trading experience, so let’s get started right away! What is Pawswap ($PAW)? Pawswap’s innovative approach aims to encourage more people to venture into the…
On the closing night of 20 January, CIMC (000039.SZ) released 2022 results forecast. During the reporting period, net profit attributable to the parent was RMB3 billion to RMB3.8 billion, and net profit attributable to the parent after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was estimated to be RMB3.6 billion to RMB5.2 billion. There exited a certain gap for the figures compared with the same period last year, which however is within the expected range. Combined with the recent trend of container transportation industry plus the figures released in the third quarter of last year, it can be found that the gap…
On February 5, Gotion High-Tech, the innovative manufacturer of batteries and energy storage solutions in China, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InoBat, the European pioneering supplier of premium batteries for electric vehicles, to explore Joint Venture opportunities in revolutionizing EV battery and energy storage technologies, including co-development of a gigafactory with cell and pack production capacity of 40 GWh. With technical superiority, complementary capabilities and a shared sustainability ethos, Gotion and InoBat will look at ways to work together on several key common topics of interest, such as: co-development of a JV gigafactory with cell and pack production…