Three Iconic, International Polo Matches Held in France Around the 2024 Summer Olympics U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is thrilled to announce the continuation of its successful partnership with the prestigious Polo Club du Domaine Chantilly throughout the summer of 2024. The collaboration brings three historic, high-goal polo tournaments to a global audience alongside the 2024 Summer Olympics. The highly anticipated summer events at the Polo Club du Domaine Chantilly kicked off with the Polo Nations Cup, from June 13-23. Now in its second year, this international tournament featured teams from around the…
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New Brand, Diverse Experience, Value Beyond Insurance FTLife Insurance Company Limited (FTLife) today announced that it has officially changed its name to Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (CTF Life) and revealed its new brand identity. The company also launched the CTF Life • CIRCLE membership programme, leveraging the diverse conglomerate of Chow Tai Fook Group (the Group) to provide quality lifestyle experiences and create value beyond insurance. CTF Life’s Chief Executive Officer Man Kit Ip, alongside the company’s management team officially unveiled the new brand identity today at a ceremony held in “The GalaMuse”, CTF Life’s concept centre.…
Avance Clinical, the award-winning CRO for biotechs, is proud to announce the appointment of Jessica Han as Director, Asian Operations based out of Avance Clinical’s Seoul, Korea office. The formal announcement will be made at BIO Taiwan, in the Australian Pavilion, at the Taipei International Convention Centre (July 26 – 28). Book a meeting with the Avance Clinical team attending BIO Taiwan. This strategic move underscores Avance Clinical’s commitment to the Asia market, which is an attractive region for biotechs to access patients during their clinical trial development. Avance Clinical CEO Yvonne Lungershausen said she was extremely pleased to have Jessica…
Australia’s largest real estate group selects Asia’s leading digital securities exchange for launching their flagship Real Estate Private Credit Fund in Southeast Asia Collaboration aligns with Alta’s goal to democratise access to high-quality, high-demand alternative assets. Since 2017, Ray White Capital has deployed A$2.7 billion in capital in credit. Alta, Asia’s leading digital securities exchange for alternative assets, has partnered with Australia’s largest real estate group, Ray White Capital (RW Capital) to launch the firm’s offerings and broaden access to Australian Real Estate Private Credit. “We are thrilled to partner with Ray White Capital to bring their exceptional Australian real…
Only 17% of Singapore respondents strongly agreed that there was a link between a good digital marketing strategy and increased revenue, suggesting that there is room for businesses to optimise and better leverage their digital marketing capabilities to drive further growth. HubSpot, the customer platform for scaling companies, and LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network and leading advertising partner for brands, today announced the findings of a survey, conducted by Milieu Insight, that explored how companies in Asia, Singapore included, perceived digital marketing. The survey also looked at how companies were leveraging digital marketing, and how they could revitalise and improve…
EM2AI Collaboration with AI Singapore bears fruit Improve transparency and enhance overall patient experience Mainboard listed Q & M Dental Group (Singapore) Limited (“Q & M” or “the Group” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is proud to announce the release of the “Treatment Plan” on its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-module developed by its 49%-owned subsidiary, EM2AI, in collaboration with AI Singapore. The “Treatment Plan” AI-Module leverages state-of-the-art technology including Large Language Models (LLM) to optimise treatment recommendations. It combines the strength of conventional clinical decision support systems, with the advanced processing capabilities of LLM to understand and interpret all…
With Two Protector RPAs in the UK, GA-ASI Has Delivered a Total of 10 Protectors to RAF; First Four Cadres of RAF Aircrew Complete Training at FTTC The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) now has two Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) operating at RAF Waddington. The second Protector has started its ground trial at RAF Station Waddington with first flight expected in August. Protector is based on the MQ-9B SkyGuardian® RPA developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), and is specially configured for the RAF. The RAF has taken delivery of 10 of their total order of…
Dual-Use Innovation and Funding Conference Gives Dutch Businesses an Opportunity to Partner With World-Leading UAS Supplier Following the success of Blue Magic events held in Belgium, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has scheduled its first Blue Magic event in the Netherlands on Nov. 19, 2024. The Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event will be held in Eindhoven, a city known as a global technology hub. BMN will bring together Dutch startups, universities, government officials, aerospace leaders, and representatives from other high-tech industries who will see technology advancements within the Dutch technology ecosystem and connect qualified partners with funding opportunities to…
Engine Demonstrates Its Viability for MQ-9B SkyGuardian(R)/SeaGuardian(R) RPA General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew a company-owned MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft on July 15, 2024, with a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine supplied by Pratt & Whitney Canada. Representatives from GA-ASI and Pratt & Whitney witnessed the first flight of the PT6 engine on MQ-9B, which lasted 44 minutes and demonstrated exemplary handling and acceleration. “We’re excited to see the PT6 engine on our MQ-9B aircraft,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “We’ve worked with Pratt & Whitney for years, specifically on our jet-powered Avenger®, and we’ve enjoyed a very…
foundit survey reveals significant strides and opportunities in Philippine workplace diversity initiatives Here are some of the key findings from the survey – 62% of employees are aware of employee resource groups focused on diversity and inclusion – 50% of respondents state that their organisations have diversity training programs – 51% of respondents state that their organisations support work-life balance with flexible work hours and remote work options – 67% of workplaces offer special benefits for LGBTQIA+ employees – 58% of respondents say their organisation is responsive or highly responsive to feedback on diversity issues In today’s globalised economy, Diversity…
CheckMinistry secures a long-term partnership with FilterBank, jointly redefining the standards for background checks and helping organizations build safer and more secure workforces in Japan. A strategic collaboration agreement was signed today between CheckMinistry, a leading SaaS background screening platform, and FilterBank, a prominent information agency. The purpose of the partnership is to enhance their respective background screening capabilities on a global scale. This will allow CheckMinistry to enrich its product offering by using FilterBank’s deep local expertise and resources to carry out efficient screening processes. Conversely, FilterBank will rely on CheckMinistry’s automated screening, powered by RegTech and AI, to…
NIA showcases innovations from SMEs and startups with the concept of Innovation for Growth and Sustainability The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) by the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) or NIA is hosting “STARTUP THAILAND x INNOVATION THAILAND EXPO 2024” or SITE 2024 under the concept of “Innovation for Growth and Sustainability” to accelerate the creation of sustainability for Thai businesses and start-ups in all dimensions. There will be an exhibition of exciting innovations, a knowledge transfer session, business opportunity expansions, and cutting-edge innovative products to spark new ideas. The goal is to foster strength and sustainable growth for…
In 2024, businesses are expected to process $8 trillion in frictionless payments globally.[i] The preference towards frictionless payments is forecasted to grow by 22.4% in the coming years among Asian cardmembers.[ii] The new whitepaper shares expert tips for European merchants on how to capitalise on this trend and increase sales by catering for the needs of international shoppers. TOKYO & LONDON, July 19, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB, with the support of Worldline, a global leader in payment services, has launched a new whitepaper aimed at empowering European merchants to explore the opportunities and tackle challenges surrounding frictionless payments. Merchants…
Pioneers Stablecoin Innovation RD Technologies announced today that its subsidiary, RD InnoTech Limited, has been admitted to the stablecoin issuer sandbox of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Among the first batch of entities to join the sandbox, RD Technologies will conduct testing for various use cases of its proprietary Hong Kong Dollar stablecoin, “HKDR”, such as digital asset trading and cross-border trade payments. Today’s announcement represents a major milestone for RD Technologies mission to help develop the financial infrastructure for the Web3 ecosystem in Hong Kong through the issuance of reliable and trustworthy stablecoins compliant with high regulatory standards.…
Innovative concepts receive encouraging response Businesses, community and tenants join hands to map out win-win solution towards sustainable development Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (Champion REIT or the Trust) (HKG: 2778), owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, hosted “Champion REIT ESG Week” following the inaugural ESG Forum last year, aiming to foster connection among business leaders, tenants and social organisations to create a value-added ecosystem with synergies and shared values, as well as joining force to promote sustainable development and social benefits. With novel initiatives instilled with creativity and fresh ideas, the event received overwhelming response with more…
Three winners are now ranked among Top 100 in Singapore Students of One World International School Digital Campus won a number of medals at the recently held Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO), while competing against more than 55,000 students from more than 7,000 other schools. Three of these winners are ranked in the Top 100 in Singapore and will have a choice to represent the country at the upcoming edition of Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) – a shot in the arm for OWIS Digital Campus which is part of Global Schools Group. OWIS students won one…
TAU Intelligence is pleased to announce a promising collaboration with Jardine Matheson and Intel. The strategic collaboration aims to enhance the application of Generative AI by launching two pioneering proofs-of-concept (PoCs) for Jardines, focusing on legal contract review and customer service. TAU Intelligence uses a moderate-sized Large Language Model (LLM), which is then customized with on-premises fine-tuning by the Jardines team. This approach sets this collaboration apart from the prevailing approach favoured in many other projects exploring similar use cases for AI. Importantly, this method ensures that data is not used for training or retained by the provider of the…
The Malaysian CropLife & Public Health Association (MCPA), a national association representing the plant science and public health industries of Malaysia, calls for action against illegal pesticides after the tragic poisoning incidents of two young boys and the hospitalization of a teenager upon consumption of rat poison-laced snacks, as reported in the media. These heartbreaking events underscore the urgent need for stringent measures against the use and sale of illegal pesticides. “The use of illegal and unregistered pesticides poses significant risks not just to public health but also to the environment and economies. We strongly condemn the use of such…
Yuliati Umrah, a Political Science graduate from Airlangga University in Surabaya, East Java, founded the Arek Lintang Foundation (ALIT) Indonesia to empower marginalized children. Yulianti and five friends founded ALIT based on their commitment to handling social problems in the country, especially the issues related to exploitation and violence against marginalized children, Yuliati noted in a statement on Monday (July 15). As a foundation engaged in the social sector, ALIT has a vision to achieve equality so that children can enjoy their rights. This vision will be achieved by improving the conditions of marginalized children and conducting advocacy to the…
Mega events offer diverse activities, boost local consumption HKTDC’s Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks have attracted 760 exhibitors to participate in the seven-day events The Book Fair’s theme this year is Film and Television Literature. Renowned writers such as Jin Yucheng, author of Blossoms, and Yuyi, author of City of Darkness, will share their creative journey The World of Art & Culture showcases works from 31 countries and regions, including AI-powered interactive installations The Sports and Leisure Expo offers a check-in spot for cheering on Hong Kong’s Olympic athletes while the World of Snacks gathers…