Physical conference on September 19th in Doha, Qatar at Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel. A prominent financial institution in Qatar has undergone a major digital transformation, significantly enhancing customer experience and maintaining its competitive edge in the banking industry. At the core of this transformation is a cutting-edge mobile banking app designed for seamless account management, money transfers, bill payments, and mobile wallet services. This app features a user-friendly interface and robust security measures, ensuring that customers have convenient and secure access to their financial services anytime and anywhere. Additionally, advanced chatbot solutions and AI-driven virtual assistants offer immediate…
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The success of India’s Premier Event for Transformative Technology Signifies Rapid Regional Market Growth and Opportunities. InfoComm India 2024, the premier professional audiovisual (Pro AV) and integrated experience solutions event in India, concluded its tenth in-person edition at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) on 5 September with resounding success. The show recorded 10,867 unique business attendees, marking a 17% increase compared to the previous edition. Multifaceted Success Growth Story Importantly, InfoComm India 2024 saw a significant surge in visitor interest to spend more time at the show, with an 80% increase in same-show return visitors compared to the last…
– Enthusiastic response from local SMEs, HKTDC actively preparing for the next edition – The inaugural Hong Kong Shopping Festival, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully in August with total impressions exceeding 90 million on e-commerce discussion forums and official website – The festival helped local SMEs increase brand awareness and gain practical experience in expanding into the mainland market via e-commerce. Hong Kong companies received numerous enquiries and orders from potential customers during the event – The event collaborated with more than 30 renowned mainland KOLs on three major e-commerce platforms, with live-streaming e-commerce promotions…
– with Cultivation Refinement and Steady Progress while Consolidating its Foundation In the first half of 2024, in the face of the downward pressure on China’s real estate market, Zhong An Group Limited (Zhong An Group or the Company, HKG: 672), a leading real estate developer in China’s Yangtze River Delta region, responded proactively to the situation and kept pace with the times, and continued to cultivate its business in the Yangtze River Delta region. The Company has continued to optimize its business structure by strengthening its foundation and refining its internal strengths, and promote a steady improvement in its…
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), in partnership with the Korean Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), held Korea in View @BCWW on 29 August to much success, hosting over 300 delegates at COEX, as part of the 3-day global broadcasting content convention. The conference opened with a special welcome address by Eun Young Kang, Director of the Broadcast & Advertisement Policy Division, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, before going deep into insights on the next chapter of the Korean content boom and how the industry could emerge from this “correction period”. For Marianne Lee, Chief of Content Acquisition and Development,…
Three new wholly owned licenses awarded covering 1,377km2 on Australia’s main porphyry copper-gold geological province and named the Nyngan West, Nyngan South and Nevertire South projects Doubles Kincora’s position on the Macquarie Arc’s Northern Junee-Narromine Belt (NJNB) and provides continuous landholding along >100km strike of the Arc Consolidates the immediate extensions of the Nyngan and Nevertire projects held in earn-in partnership with AngloGold Ashanti Australia (AngloGold Ashanti) AngloGold Ashanti has the right to spend up to A$50 million to earn a 80% interest in the Nyngan and Nevertire projects Nevertire South is the most advanced exploration stage porphyry project within the…
The physical exhibitions of the 43rd HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 12th Salon de TIME, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd, successfully concluded yesterday. Despite the fairs closing temporarily due to typhoon Yagi, businesses were still able to capture more opportunities as the organisers extended the opening hours for three of the five fair days. Buyers and exhibitors were also proactively encouraged to use the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model for business exchange. The physical exhibitions attracted some 17,000 buyers from 106 countries and…
– Exhibition survey shows industry players expect an increase in sales, – rising demand in emerging markets presents biggest opportunity – This year’s event attracted renowned international brands, with a stunning opening fashion show by acclaimed designer Robert Wun at the Hong Kong Palace Museum – Opening hours were extended, with buyers encouraged to engage in business discussions through the Exhibition+ platform to mitigate the impact of the typhoon. The event drew more than 8,500 buyers from 82 countries and regions – A survey indicated that 34.8% of respondents expect sales to increase in the next six to 12 months, while 56.3% anticipate…
The success of Black Myth: Wukong, a game steeped in the Chinese cultural aesthetics, is underscoring the vast potential for top-tier IP games from China and igniting confidence for developing high-quality products with global appeal. At a recent interim results briefing, CMGE (0302.HK) management noted that “The success of games like Black Myth: Wukong, Wuthering Waves, and Zenless Zone Zero has reinforced our commitment to producing cross-platform blockbusters under the strategy of self-development, proprietary IP operation, and self-publishing.” As the Chinese game tycoon with the largest IP portfolio, CMGE is doubling down on leveraging major IPs like Legend of Sword…
An expert from the Faculty of Agriculture of Brawijaya University, Prof Arifin, has developed hybrid corn seeds for animal feed that have a higher yield and faster harvest cycle. Prof. Arifin, an agriculture specialist at Brawijaya University, has developed hybrid field corn seeds called ‘Jagung Brawijaya Nusa.’ (ANTARA/HO-Public relations, Brawijaya University) “If the average corn productivity is only 9 tons per hectare, using Brawijaya Nusa corn seeds could lead to a productivity increase of over 30 percent,” Arifin explained to the media on Friday. Two types of hybrid seeds, namely Nusa 1 and Nusa 3, have been developed as part of…
TOKYO, Sept 7, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announces that its Board of Directors tentatively decided, at a meeting held on August 19, 2024, the appointment of executives for TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP CO., LTD., which will be newly established on September 30, and group companies (TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD., TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL RETAILING CO., LTD., TANAKA ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., and EEJA Ltd.). TANAKA Holdings Website https://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/ Press inquiries TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20240906.pdf
As the Hong Kong Observatory has announced that the tropical cyclone warning will be lowered to No 3 at 12:40pm, CENTRESTAGE, Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME will reopen at 2:40pm. The fairs’ opening hours will be extended to 7:30pm today and 7pm tomorrow (7 September), respectively, to facilitate more business connections. Both CENTRESTAGE and Salon de TIME are also open to the public. In addition to the physical fairs, HKTDC’s EXHIBITION+ hybrid platform will enable exhibitors and buyers for the Watch & Clock Fair  and Salon de TIME to enjoy extended business discussions via its Click2Match business matching…
Fenbo Holdings Limited, an established original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that produces electrical hair styling products under the “Remington” brand, seeks to raise as much as $5 million by selling new shares via a follow-on deal after its initial public offering late last year, according to a company filing in August. Fenbo intends to use approximately 20% of the net proceeds to bolster its research efforts on developing new products; approximately 40% of the net proceeds to develop its own branded products; approximately 30% to form an expanded sales team for marketing its own branded products; and approximately 10% for general…
Featuring Military-Grade Durability, Enhanced AMOLED Display, and Advanced Privacy Controls, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Redefines Outdoor Exploration for Modern Adventurers Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a leading global health technology provider of smart wearables, has launched the Amazfit T-Rex 3, designed to redefine adventure for today’s explorers. With military-grade toughness, precise navigation, and exceptional battery life, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 is the perfect companion for life’s epic journeys. Built with military-grade construction to endure extreme environments, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 now features a larger 1.5” AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, ensuring easy readability in any lighting conditions. True…
The second edition of transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia is proud to announce its return to the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore from October 29 to 31, 2025. As the most influential meeting place for logistics, mobility, IT, supply chain management, and air cargo sectors in Southeast Asia, the event is set to welcome over 10,000 attendees, 300 exhibitors, and will cover 15,000 sqm of exhibition space. “The synergy at the event was palpable. It’s a melting pot where industry professionals from various sectors—medical devices, electronics, and FMCG—come together, leading to a surge in…
Pet food consumes at least 9% of all livestock globally, rising to 20% in nations such as the US with high pet ownership. The environmental benefits of vegan pet diets were recently found to be game-changingly large. Most of these relate to dog food. But, can dogs be healthy without consuming meat? Dogs are biologically omnivores, and many companies now produce vegan dog food using plant, mineral and synthetic ingredients to supply all necessary nutrients. By 2024, 10 scientific studies had demonstrated good health outcomes in dogs fed vegan or vegetarian diets, and the British Veterinary Association had endorsed nutritionally-sound vegan dog diets. Yet no studies…
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL), the global leader in 13Cand 13C urea production, is excited to announce the startup of its North Star project, significantly increasing the company’s production capabilities. The North Star project commenced in mid-2020 as the world’s largest 13C production cascade. After the complex build of phase one finished in March 2024, CIL began to introduce naturally abundant product into the front end of the distillation cascade. With each stage of the cascade, the predicted enrichment has exceeded expectations, and the overall performance has been exceptional. The first highly enriched 13C finished product will be captured in October of 2024.…
Collaboration between film director and four local designers boosts interdisciplinary interplay in Hong Kong The Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show rounded off the first day of CENTRESTAGE, the annual Asian fashion extravaganza, last night (4 September). Building on the previous year’s fusion of fashion and ballet, this year’s event took interdisciplinary collaboration one step further, enlisting Weeds of Fire director Steve Chan to narrate the latest collections of four Hong Kong fashion brands – ANGUS TSUI, röyksopp gakkai, selfFab. and Z I D I – through cinematic storytelling, inviting the audience to explore the fashion realm from a new perspective.…
New HKTDC-ACCA research details China trends and local opportunities A new report has found that 99% of mainland-based businesses have made a commitment towards sustainable investment over the next three years. Hong Kong has emerged as their first choice for sourcing the necessary range of related professional services. The findings come as part of Seizing Opportunities in China’s Sustainable Investment, a joint research report published today by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Hong Kong: Key facilitator of sustainable development The report was compiled after the two organisations surveyed 283 companies on…
The 44th ASEAN Railway CEOs’ Conference (ARCEOs’ Conference) was successfully held in Bandung, Indonesia, from September 2-5, 2024. With the theme “Driving Sustainability with Digital Innovation,” this year’s ARCEOs’ Conference focused on sustainable and eco-friendly railway development supported by digital transformation in safety and service aspects. Indonesia’s Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi and delegates of 8 ASEAN railway operators share in the opening of The 44th ASEAN Railway CEOs’ Conference (ARCEOs’ Conference) in Bandung, Indonesia. Representing Indonesia, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) (KAI) was appointed as the organizing committee for the ARCEOs’ Conference, which was attended by seven other…