Society Pass Incorporated (“SoPa”) (Nasdaq: SOPA), Southeast Asia’s (SEA) next generation, data-driven, loyalty, fintech and e-commerce ecosystem, today announces Dennis Nguyen, Founder/Chairman/CEO will present and host one-on-one meetings with investors at the Sidoti January Virtual Investor Conference, taking place on 18-19 January 2023. The presentation will begin at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, 18 January 2023 at in Estate 4 and can be accessed live here. https://sidoti.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZPDz2TnkR9eknfGKZN2UGQ SOPA will also host virtual one-on-ones with investors on Wednesday and Thursday, 18-19 January 2023. To register for the presentation or one-on-ones, visit www.sidoti.com/events. About Sidoti & Company For over two decades, Sidoti & Company has…
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Prenetics has completed the majority stake acquisition of ACT Genomics to spearhead its entry into to the US$80+ billion global precision oncology market FDA market authorization advances personalized cancer care in Asia Clearance sets the stage for continued R&D investment into early detection / liquid biopsy Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ: PRE) a leader in genomic and diagnostic testing, today announced that ACT Genomics, a company which Prenetics recently acquired a majority stake in, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ACTOnco, the company’s comprehensive genomic profiling test for solid tumors. ACTOnco is intended for use…
The event presents specialty wines from vintners across the globe and business opportunities for industry players Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 14th HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition) opened today and will run for two days (10 and 11 January) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year’s Wine & Spirits Fair is the HKTDC’s first wine event bringing tasting sessions back after a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two-day physical fair is only open to industry buyers and business matching meetings will be set up onsite…
Crypto Oasis Ventures has inked a strategic partnership with MO:ME:NT and added it to its portfolio of disruptive and innovative blockchain organisations. MO:ME:NT bridges the real and virtual world by offering easy access to web3 in an innovative way. As the UAE continues to be the global Crypto capital, MO:ME:NT is all set to bring its remarkable offering to the country. The unique offering called MO:ME:NTs, instantly turns moments of public interest into Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) through a fully automated API trigger. These precious moments from as an example sporting events are endorsed by the heroes behind the MO:ME:NTs, creating…
China Biotech Services Holdings Limited (the Group; HKG: 8037) has announced that its subsidiary, Asia Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory (AMDL), has been nominated as the Top Clinical Laboratory Services Company in APAC 2022 and has received the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Accreditation Certificate for providing next-generation sequencing (NGS) Oncology clinical testing services. With world-leading NGS-based clinical testing products and services for oncologists and a high-standard molecular-level clinical laboratory, and as the sole distributor of Pillar Biosciences products in Asia, it’s no surprise that AMDL has been named one of the industry’s Top Clinical Laboratory Services Companies in APAC 2022 by…
Company’s latest initiative part of treasury management and business expansion plans Bintai Kinden Corporation Berhad (Bursa: BINTAI, 6998), a mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services specialist, is venturing in digital assets through wholly-owned subsidiary Bintai Trading Sdn Bhd (BTSB) as part of the Company’s treasury management while taking into consideration longer-term needs in business expansion. As part of this initiative and to take into consideration the longer-term needs, BTSB has an account with a digital currency exchange licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia. Azri Azerai, Executive Director of Bintai Kinden said, “This is an opportune time to venture into digital…
This major appointment is in line with Trescon?s Vision2025 for global growth and new ventures Global business events organizer and consulting firm Trescon has appointed renowned industry professional Naveen Bharadwaj as its Group CEO to lead Trescon and its associated business entities such as World Blockchain Summit (WBS) – the world’s longest running blockchain summit series; IIFF – India’s premier international furniture and interior fair; and Demandify ? a B2B demand generation and media vertical assisting in scaling marketing campaigns and strategies for technology companies globally. Naveen will focus on growing Trescon?s current business events in the emerging tech space…
ESV5 E-SPORT GROUP CO., a comprehensive digital sports group in China, is pleased to announce that the Group has completed the merger with the professional Swedish esports organization, “Ninjas in Pyjamas” (NIP), through an equity share swap. Following the merger, the combined entity is named NIP Group, Mario Ho, ESV5 Chairman, will become the chairman and co-CEO of NIP group, and Hicham Chahine, the CEO of NIP, will become co-CEO of NIP Group and continue as CEO of Ninjas in Pyjamas. With the business plan of the merger, NIP Group will fully expand its overseas business and become a global…
After successful 15 editions of Cyber Security Summit, Exito is all set to host another milestone event- which serves as an ideal platform to enhance insights of Kenya’s Cyber Security Models for Tomorow. The Cybersecurity Summit is an invitation-only in-person event exclusively for cybersecurity leaders from leading businesses, institutions and government establishments in Kenya. The Summit, which is in alignment with Kenya’s Vision 2030, will discuss challenges, policies and strategies towards building a cyber resilient Kenya. The Summit will also highlight the various tech-disruptions for overcoming new risks inherent in digital businesses, and incorporating a culture of information security in…
Avendus, one of India’s leading institutional financial services companies, announced the appointment of Sumit Dayal as Independent Non-Executive Director in Singapore today. He will provide guidance and corporate governance oversight as a Board member to Avendus Capital Pte. Limited (Singapore). A seasoned banker with over 30 years of corporate and investment banking experience, spent 16 years as Managing Director and headed various business units of Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore and Hong Kong. He also spent over 13 years in multiple roles in Bank of America across client risk and client coverage based in India, Singapore, and Hong Kong in…
Return of in-person fairs to embrace opportunities upon border re-opening As the first round of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) 2023 trade shows, the 49th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, the 14th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and the 21st Hong Kong International Stationery and School Supplies Fair, jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, kick off today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The three fairs will run concurrently until 12 January and bring together more than 1,000 exhibitors to showcase a wide range of inspiring toys, quality baby products…
Elcogen signs MOU with KSOE (HHI group) and Fraunhofer IKTS Covers R&D Cooperation on Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology Elcogen, the European manufacturer of clean energy technology that delivers affordable green hydrogen and emission-free electricity, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (KSOE), a member of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) group, and the Germany based Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS). The MOU was signed at recently held CES 2023 in Las Vegas. The MOU covers close R&D collaboration in the fields of green hydrogen production and…
Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (Bursa: MGRC, 0155), a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, is pleased to announce a strategic cooperation with SIRIM Berhad, to explore the commercialisation of joint research and development (R&D) projects in the medical and biotechnology fields. SIRIM Berhad is wholly owned by the Malaysian Government, and is focused on R&D, standardisation and quality. The organisation acts as a catalyst for industrial development through programmes involving technology and standardisation. Under the strategic cooperation, both parties will evaluate the potential commercial value of a range of genomics-driven biotechnology R&D projects. These include developing biofuels and biopharmaceuticals, companion…
Ching Lee Holdings Limited Ching Lee or The Group (HKG: 3728) recorded over 20% increase in gross profit in the latest interim results ended 30 September 2022 benefiting from the total reinforcement of cost control. The Group has successfully reversed to great profits from the adverse. Ching Lee has always taken a prudent attitude toward the Group’s operations, actively strengthening project cost control and saving administrative and operating expenses. Even during the difficult epidemic period, Ching Lee strives to fight against adversity and insists on bringing benefits to shareholders. This good result was driven by the concerted efforts of all…
The Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Stephen Phillips, today (January 9) embarked on a duty visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, and Singapore this week as part of the latest efforts of InvestHK to promote Hong Kong’s business attractions, including the opportunities arising from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). During the visit, Mr Phillips will be meeting with representatives of companies from financial services and family offices, innovation and technology, transport, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing, creative industries, and business…
PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has secured two collaboration agreements with global partners. The signings were held with the inauguration of the PIS branch office in Dubai, UAE (PIS ME) on December 23, 2022. PIS signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with BGN International DMCC (BGN), and a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with Elite Tankship Pte Ltd (Elite Tankship). The HoA with BGN was signed by the CEO of BGN Group, Ruya Bayegan, and the CEO of PIS, Yoki Firnandi. The agreement addresses a Joint Venture (JV) establishment by the two companies for the acquisition, maintenance, and operation of VLGC…
First mega financial event of the year examining current state of global economy The 16th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will once again be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 11 and 12 January to bring together global financial leaders in person. The event will also be accessible virtually. The first large-scale business exchange event of 2023 comes on the heels of the reopening of the Hong Kong-Mainland China border and the resumption of quarantine-free travel…
Continuum, a Web3 community thinktank, today announced a strategic partnership with Plato Data Intelligence a NYC-based Data Platform focused on the curation of data intelligence on today’s most innovative technology verticals. Through the partnership, Continuum’s partner brands will immediately benefit from the increased global reach Plato delivers. The partnership is focused at extending the both companies active Web3 communities via increased brand awareness, engagement and vertical data intelligence using Plato’s content distribution and syndication network. “Our goal is to help early stage companies in the Web3 space create cost effective way to generate brand awareness, social proof and SEO across…
HKTDC kicks off 2023 with three large scale trade events The 49th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, the 14th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and 21st Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair will return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 9 to 12 January 2023. The Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair and Hong Kong Baby Products Fair are organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), while the Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair is jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. The pandemic and…
Global biopharmaceutical company focusing on metabolic and digestive diseases Proceeds to fund clinical and business development HighTide Therapeutics Inc. (HighTide), a globally integrated clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel multifunctional therapies for metabolic and digestive diseases, today announced the closing of a $107 million Series C/C+ financing led by the TCM Healthcare Fund of Guangdong, managed by China Development Bank Capital. Other investors included Yuexiu Fund and Yuthai Fund. Proceeds of the financing will be used to advance multiple global development programs, including mid-to-late-stage clinical trials, and the commercialization and business development of the company’s robust pipeline. HighTide’s lead candidate HTD1801,…