Author: Marie Jones

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 DIFC, today announced the launch of the Dubai FinTech Summit, a global event that will bring together more than 5,000 experts, thought leaders, policymakers and decision-makers in Dubai to discuss how they can shape a new wave of innovation, enterprise and growth for the international financial industry. To be organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the Dubai FinTech Summit, will take place on 8 and 9 May 2023 at Madinat Jumeirah,…

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Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ: PRE) (Prenetics or the Company), a global leader in genomic and diagnostic testing, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. Third Quarter 2022 and Recent Highlights: Reported third quarter 2022 revenue of US$80 million Reported loss from operations of US$9 million, adjusted earnings1 of US$21 million and adjusted EBITDA2 of US$27 million in the third quarter Achieved gross margin of 59% in the third quarter Appointed Professor Robert Harris, founder and former CEO of Lakeside Healthcare Group, one of UK’s largest GP practices, as Executive Chairman of Prenetics EMEA…

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State-owned energy company PT Pertamina is seeking to become a world-class player in green electricity generation based on geothermal energy by pursuing a number of technological innovations to increase geothermal utilization. “We aim to become a world-class player in the geothermal sector. There is an opportunity for that … since, so far, the geothermal potential utilized is still less than 10 percent of the total owned by Indonesia,” said Oki Muraza, senior vice president of research technology and innovation at Pertamina. He made the remarks during a discussion at the Indonesian Pavilion on the sidelines of COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh,…

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Global healthcare collaboration and innovation are key themes of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)’s inaugural International Healthcare Week, currently taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The week is comprised of two anchor events: the second Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), co-organised with the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the 13th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair. The two-day summit kicks off today in hybrid format under the theme of “Charting a New Course in Healthcare through Collaboration”, with the second day going online. The 13th International…

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Moonstake is pleased to announce we are working with long-time strategic partner RockX to integrate SOL staking. Through this collaborative effort, Moonstake is leveraging RockX Solana validator to bring its users access to the Solana staking ecosystem so they can start earning from staking SOL. Together, Moonstake and RockX will accelerate the growth of Solana in the blockchain industry through staking. Since January 2021, Moonstake has also been working with RockX to support the Polkadot staking ecosystem. Today, Moonstake is a recognized top 10 staking providers in the world and a Verified Provider of the VPP family of the leading…

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Recently, PureFDA Medical Technology (Guangzhou) Co., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as PureFDA) announced the completion of the Series B round of financing of over CNY100 million, which was led by Legend Capital and followed by the existing shareholder Bayland Capital. This round of funds will mainly be used for the construction of overseas medical device resources, the expansion of the professional talent team, the strategic expansion of the medical devices field, and the upgrading and iteration of the big data information platform. Founded in June 2020, PureFDA is a global-leading SaaS + Data service life science service provider that focuses…

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TOKYO & MANILA, Nov 10, 2022 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and East West Banking Corporation announce the launch of EastWest JCB Credit Card, a first for JCB in the Philippines in 25 years. EastWest JCB Gold Credit Card and EastWest JCB Platinum Credit Card offer several rewards such as accumulate reward points that can redeem them for airline miles, cash rebates, or annual membership fee waiver. Also, it offers year-round special promotions and discounts from partner merchants in-store and online, from shopping, and dining to travel and…

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Company’s subsidiary JMI partners with Telco Specialist to install telco infrastructure in hospitals Bintai Kinden Corporation Berhad (Bursa: BINTAI, 6998), a mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services specialist, today announced that the Company’s wholly-owned sub-subsidiary, Johnson Medical International Sdn. Bhd. (JMI), has formalised a strategic venture with MN Permai Netcom Sdn. Bhd. (MNP) for the sales, marketing and installation of telecommunication services to healthcare centres and other medical sites governed by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia (MOH) under JMI’s portfolio. JMI is specialised in healthcare solutions and medical support systems while MNP is an end-to-end telecommunications solutions provider covering…

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Revenue Increases by 7.8% to HK$3,081.9 Million Profit Growth Contributed by Price Adjustment Strategy Nissin Foods Company Limited (Nissin Foods or the Company, and together with its subsidiaries, the Group; HKG: 1475) today announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2022 (the Reporting Period). Revenue of the Group increased solidly by 7.8% year-on-year (“YoY”) from HK$2,858.6 million to HK$3,081.9 million. Revenue from Hong Kong and China operations respectively grew 11.6% to HK$1,156.6 million and 5.7% to HK$1,925.2 million YoY. Gross profit grew 8.2% YoY to HK$973.5 million (2021: HK$899.4 million) with gross profit margin increased by…

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The 14th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2022, which ended on a high note with a full house turnout, was held for the first time at Hanoi, Vietnam. Organized at the JW Marriott Hanoi, the conference kickstarted with the sumptuous and elegant display of native Vietnamese cuisine. In line with the conference theme: “Beyond Net Zero & ESG” will inspire participants to discuss and go beyond the ‘tick box’ issues of ESG and CSR to incorporate broader and workable strategies in addressing the unprecedented situation facing the world today. The multi-faceted anecdotes shed light on unique topics…

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Indonesian state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina has ramped up its geothermal energy capacity as one of the important efforts in achieving its carbon emission reduction target significantly. During a discussion at the Indonesian Pavilion on the sidelines of the COP-27 event in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday, Pertamina Geothermal Energy CEO Ahmad Yuniarto explained that the energy company has supported and will continue to extend support to the Indonesian government’s measures to achieve net zero emissions by 2060. Yuniarto further explained that Pertamina is targeting the achievement of net zero emissions by 2060 with the support of various decarbonization…

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Society Pass Incorporated (“SoPa”) (Nasdaq: SOPA), Southeast Asia’s (“SEA”) leading data-driven fintech and e-commerce ecosystem, today introduces the new Nusatrip CEO and announces its strategic plans moving forward, expanding Nusatrip business coverage throughout SEA. The recent acquisition of Nusatrip International Pte Ltd (“Nusatrip”), a Indonesia-based pioneer in the Online Travel Agent (“OTA”) sector, extends Society Pass’ reach into the booming SEA regional travel industry with a strong commitment to developing a vibrant online travel platform for both merchants and consumers in SEA. Society Pass executives announces the appointment of Nusatrip’s new CEO, Johanes (Joe) Chang, welcoming Nusatrip into Society Pass’…

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Company to focus on expanding construction services business and IBS manufacturing Southern Score Builders Berhad (Bursa: SSB8, 0045), a former Guidance Note 3 (GN3) company, has completed its regularisation plan which involves, amongst others, the acquisition of Southern Score Sdn Bhd (SSSB), a G7 contractor. Following the acquisition, Southern Score Builders will be involved the provision of construction management services mainly for high-rise residential buildings. Shares of the Company also resumed trading after being suspended since December 2020. Led by an experienced and technically strong management team, SSSB adopts construction practices that support the efficiency optimisation of its construction projects.…

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PT PLN (Persero) has succeeded in reducing 32 million metric ton GHG carbon emission in 2022 (as of September 2022). This achievement was delivered by President Director of PLN, Darmawan Prasodjo on Decarbonizing Energy Sector for Net Zero Indonesia Pavilion agenda at COP 27 held in Egypt on Monday (7/11). “I’m proud to say here that we have succeeded to reduce 32 million metric tons CO2 emission in 2022, surpassing our nationally determined contribution (NDC) target,” said Darmawan. He explained, to achieve this, PLN conducted a holistic approach to decarbonize its business including expanding renewable energy capacity for power generation,…

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Digital Treasures Center (DTC), a web2.0 and web3.0 payment service provider, has achieved multiple firsts since obtaining the full payment licenses from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in August 2022. The fintech is the first payment company to launch a point of sale (POS) machine in Singapore to accept cryptocurrencies. DTC’s Chief Operating Officer El Lee is the first home-grown Singapore entrepreneur to receive the Top 10 Fintech Leaders award three times. DTC is the first fully licensed crypto currency payment company in Asia to be selected for Mastercard’s Start Path global startup engagement program. First POS machine to…

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Four years of “Yixin Huatai – One Yangtze River” Conservation Project: Rallying social strengths and exploring diverse models of wetlands conservation On November 8, The Yangtze River Conservation Forum, an important side event of the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP14), was held in Wuhan. The forum shared iconic cases of Yangtze River conservation, including the protection of the Yangtze River finless porpoise and the ten-year fishing ban in the river, showcased China’s conservation achievements in the three decades since the country joined the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, and introduced…

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State-owned energy company PT Pertamina develops a number of green business initiatives to support Indonesia’s goal to achieve net zero emission by 2060. The company has been investing in biofuels, renewable energy, carbon capture, utilization and storage, battery and electric vehicles, hydrogen as well as the carbon business. “Pertamina is committed to supporting the Indonesia government’s commitment to achieve net zero by 2060 or sooner. Therefore, our business strategy consists of two pillars, namely decarbonizing our core business and developing a green business,” CEO of Pertamina Power Indonesia Dannif Danusaputro stated at the Indonesia Pavilion at COP27 in Sharm El…

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The Board of Directors of Inacta Group AG (“Inacta”) has elected Alexander Bojer as a new member of Inacta’s group management. He joins Ralf Glabischnig and Marco Bumbacher on the management team from 1 January 2023. As CEO of Inacta AG, Alexander will continue to drive forward Inacta’s core operating businesses of consulting and product development. Ralf Glabischnig will focus on the further growth of Inacta Ventures and take care of the overall development of the group. Marco Bumbacher will continue to manage the corporate functions of the Inacta Group and act as COO of Inacta AG. Founded in 2009…

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Malaysia’s top water brand wins national award for the eighth consecutive time Spritzer is pleased to announce that the Company has won the national award under beverages, for the water category of the World Branding Awards – Brand of the Year 2022-2023, a premier award recognition programme organised, assessed, evaluated and judged by the World Branding Forum. This is Spritzer’s eighth (08) consecutive year winning the prestigious award. The national award was presented to Spritzer on 3 November 2022 at Kensington Palace, London. The 15th edition of the World Branding Awards – Brand of the Year 2022-2023 saw more than…

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On Friday, 04 November 2022 during the Apsara Conference, Alibaba Cloud awarded Society Pass Incorporated (“SoPa”) (Nasdaq: SOPA), Southeast Asia’s (“SEA”) leading data-driven fintech and e-commerce ecosystem, the Game Changer Award in recognition of companies that set precedents or broke records in Southeast Asia (SEA). Initiated by Alibaba Cloud in 2009, the Apsara Conference witnesses the development of digital intelligence and technological innovation and 2022 marks the 13th edition of the conference. Known as AsiaStar 10×10, along with tech ecosystem partners, Alibaba Cloud recognises companies, communities, and projects in ten categories across SEA. The awardees are selected from the representatives…

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