Author: Marie Jones

MANAMA & TOKYO, Jan 23, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) and JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, have signed an agreement to enable JCB payment acceptance at the bank’s POS and e-commerce merchants in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The signing ceremony was recently held at NBB Headquarters in the presence of NBB and JCB representatives. The partnership with JCB, will provide cardholders from mainly Asian markets with greater convenience, allowing them to enjoy the usage of their JCB Cards at all NBB merchant outlets across the Kingdom.…

TOKYO, Jan 23, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and T.P. Micronesia, Inc. (Lam Lam Tours and Transportation), one of the JTB Corp. group companies, start “Red Guahan Shuttle Free Ride Campaign” in Guam from January 23 to May 22, 2023. JCB offers beneficial campaigns and convenient services to JCB cardmembers across the world. For more information, please visit JCB Special Offers. https://www.specialoffers.jcb/en/ From January 23 to May 22, 2023, JCB provides a free ride on the Tumon Shuttle route of the Red Guahan Shuttle that connects Guam’s major…

Being consciously single is not a new term. Over the past few years, especially during the pandemic, it has become a trend to enjoy staying single. According to a study by Bumble, a dating app where women are dominant, 53% of respondents said that it is “actually OK” to be partnerless. Instead of searching in dating apps aimlessly, people are more inclined to live with elegance and confidence before meeting the right person. Another survey also shows that 83% of women are content to wait until finding their Mr. Right. In other words, people are more cautious about dating and…

Sir Ralf Speth, Chairman of TVS Motor Company, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in the field of Science (Doctor of Science, honoris causa) from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. The honorary degree was conferred by the University of Warwick Chancellor Baroness Catherine Ashton of Upholland. Sir Ralf is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and a Fellow of the Royal Society. An honorary professor at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), he has been closely associated with WMG ever since obtaining his engineering doctorate in 2008, under the pioneering leadership of former WMG Chairman, Lord Bhattacharyya. An…

On 20 January 2023, Fosun International Limited (Fosun International or Fosun, HKG: 0656) issued a profit warning announcement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, mentioning that based on the information available to the Board and the latest unaudited consolidated management accounts of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2022, Fosun International’s revenue in 2022 is expected to increase by approximately 10% compared to that of 2021. However, due to the recurrent outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 and the turmoil and downturn of the international capital markets, which resulted to an increase in business costs and an increase…

Medical Services Sales Volume to Increase no less than 39% YoY Business Momentum Building Up Amid Initial Phase of Border Re-opening 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 expects sales volume for the period of October to December 2022 (the Quarter) to increase by no less than 8% as compared with the same period last year. The demand for medical services provided by the Group remains strong and the Group’s increasingly diversified business demonstrated resilience…

Lion One Metals Limited (TSXV: LIO) (OTCQX: LOMLF) (ASX: LLO) (“Lion One” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a facility agreement with Nebari Gold Fund 1, LP, Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund I, LP and Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund II, LP (each as Lender and collectively, “Nebari”), with Nebari Collateral Agent, LLC as collateral agent and certain Lion One subsidiaries as guarantors, for a Financing Facility of up to US$37M (the “Financing Facility”). Proceeds from the Financing Facility will accelerate project construction and development at the Company’s 100% owned and fully permitted high-grade…

Aneka Jaringan Holdings Berhad (Bursa: ANEKA, 0226), a basement and foundation construction specialist, today announced that the Group recorded a 26.92% gain in revenue to RM52.85 million for the first quarter ended 30 November 2022 (1Q FYE2023) compared with RM41.64 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year (1Q FYE2022). In the quarter under review, the Group registered a narrower loss after tax (LAT) of RM4.62 million compared with LAT of RM5.41 million in 1Q FYE2022. Gross loss decreased to RM0.95 million in 1Q FYE2023 compared with gross loss of RM2.88 million in 1Q FYE2022 on a decline…

Company puts ex-Grant Thornton auditor to helm business Bintai Kinden Corporation Berhad (Bursa: BINTAI, 6998), a mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services specialist, is redesignating Mr. Ku Chong Hong to Group Managing Director from Executive Director effective 18 January 2023. Mr. Ku was appointed to the Board of Directors as an Executive Director on 24 February 2022. He joined Bintai Kinden as Group Accountant in June 2019 and was subsequently redesignated Head of Finance and Accounts on 17 September 2019 and then Chief Financial Officer on 12 October 2020. He is a member of the Executive Management Committee of the…

 India is the fastest growing major economy in the world. In an era of global economic headwinds, India’s petroleum products consumption recorded a growth of 5.1% in FY 2021-22. It is projected to grow at 11% in the FY 2022-23. Bitumen, Petrochemicals and Base Oils are the three key products which is increasingly dependent on imports, due to domestic refining slate constraints. Middle East has traditionally been the key supply source for India’s import requirements. Russia is fast emerging as a new supply source vying for a slice of the Indian petroleum products market. The new year 2023 brings together…

S.A.F. Special Steel PCL (SET: SAF), one of Thailand’s leaders in high-grade steel supplies and vacuum hardening services, today made a trading debut on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Market for Alternative Investment (MAI). SAF’s entry in the industrial products segment came on the heels of a successful initial public offering (IPO) of 80 million shares at 1.93 baht per share. Mr Pisit Ariyadejwanich, Chief Executive Officer of SAF hailed the SET Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) debut as a crucial milestone in the firm’s 30-year-plus history, marking a new chapter in business expansion. “This is an important step…

CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (CITIC Telecom, HKG: 1883), has been well recognized for its dedication to upholding the motto Innovation Never Stops, in-depth industry know-how and continuous innovation. At the start of the year, the company has won its first world-renowned honor at PTC Awards 2023 organized by Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC). The team has been honored with Outstanding Innovation or Transformation Award for its AI-AR Remote Hand solutions. The company has further announced multiple certifications and innovation awards in recent months, which underscores its professionalism and…

Video games are becoming more and more prevalent in daily life and in popular entertainment. As the Lunar New Year is approaching, Xbox commissioned YouGov to conduct a representative survey of the age 13+ online population with 611 samples to better understand consumer attitudes toward video games, as well as consumer preferences for behavior over the Lunar New Year period. Overall, more Hong Kong people are choosing video games as their first choice for daily entertainment, with Generation Z and Millennials being the most likely to do so. More than three quarters of respondents play video games as an entertainment…

Prakash Govindan, COO and Co-Founder of Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, reflects upon the key highlights of the company in 2022. “Despite the challenges faced in the global markets with COVID-19, inflation, and supply chain risks, 2022 was a breakout year for Gradiant,” Prakash remarks. “The consistent success is credited to the company’s proprietary technologies and integrated solutions that address a broad range of end-use applications for the world’s essential industries. Gradiant is serving a growing list of the top brands and manufacturers in the world with its mission-critical solutions for advanced manufacturing. We remain…

Global payments brand highlights 60+ year track record of expertise through its latest European brand marketing campaign, emphasising Japanese principles and heritage TOKYO & LONDON, Jan 19, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today launched a new European-focused brand marketing campaign, dubbed #BetterWithOmotenashi. The eye-catching campaign visuals highlight the company’s distinct proposition, Japanese heritage, and its focus on being a valuable service-led brand, dedicated to providing customer excellence. Developed in collaboration with the global B2B marketing and branding specialist agency, Transmission, the new campaign showcases unique themes and striking illustrations. These are tied…

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Atlas Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLX) (Atlas Lithium or the Company), a mineral exploration company focused on lithium and other battery metals critical to powering the green energy revolution, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (the MOU) with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui) with respect to Mitsui’s potential interest in acquiring the right to purchase Atlas Lithium’s future lithium concentrate production. Mitsui is a global enterprise headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $122.3 billion in assets, $96.4 billion in annual revenues, and 44,336 employees in 63 countries, as of its last reported results. In general terms,…

Crypto Oasis, the fastest growing Blockchain Ecosystem in the world has now surpassed their goal of identifying 1,500 organisations in the Ecosystem by the end of 2022. As of 31st December, there were over 1,650 organisations and the ecosystem has been growing faster than previously anticipated. The Ecosystem has witnessed a sturdy 13.8% growth that proves that the Crypto Oasis is expected to continue its robust growth in the coming months as regulators in the region welcome innovation and disruption, making it easier for blockchain-related companies to secure licences and operate. At the forefront of this is Dubai Multi Commodities…

One-stop showcase for latest study and employment trends with 700 organisations participating Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 32nd HKTDC Education & Careers Expo will be held from 2 to 5 February (Thursday to Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The expo presents designated zones under two themes, namely Education and Careers. The four-day event is open to the public free of charge, providing a one-stop platform with the latest information on education, training and career development and more than 2,800 job openings on offer. A number of companies and organisations will…

Registration for Infocus International Group top rated Mastering Solar Power (www.infocusinternational.com/solar-online) online training has begun. The course will be commencing live on 6th February 2023. Throughout these 5 sessions, attendees will gain a good understanding of the key factors from an integrated, multidisciplinary and commercial viewpoint, including: target market analysis, economic competitiveness, channels-to-market, financing influences and risk, project development processes, best practices and emerging technologies. This programme schedule includes illustrations of key project development considerations, including energy yield, financial and other simple calculations, along with the chance to discuss key planning and market environment considerations. In keeping with the business-focused…