Inks MoU with PLS Plantations to conduct a study and develop a proposal for the nation’s food security programme Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PLS Plantations Berhad, a leading agrofood company in Malaysia, to conduct an in-depth study and put forward a proposal for the national food security programme. The MoU was officiated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Bin Yaakob at the biennial Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro Tourism (MAHA) 2022. Also present was the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries, Yang…
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Enhancing Shareholder Base and Expanding Capital Strengths to Affirm the Development Strategies in GaN Arena HG Semiconductor Limited (HG Semiconductor, together with its subsidiaries, the Group, HKG: 6908) has announced the placement of 30 million new shares (Placing Shares) at the placing price of HK$3.20 per share to no less than six placees. In addition, the Group has entered into an investment agreement (Investment Agreement) with Profit Act Limited (Strategic Investor), an entity indirect wholly-owned by the Founder, Chairman and Executive Director GCL Technology Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 3800.HK) Mr. Zhu Gongshan (Mr. Zhu), pursuant to which the Group had…
Global Offering of 241,000,000 Shares Offer Price of Not More than HK$0.56 and Expected to be Not Less than HK$0.52 per Offer Share Swang Chai Chuan Limited (Swang Chai Chuan or the Group), an established distributor of Food & Beverage (F&B) and other products for recognised international and domestic third-party brands and own brands in Malaysia, today announced the details of its proposed listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX). Swang Chai Chuan plans to offer a total of 241,000,000 shares under the Global Offering (subject to the Over-allotment Option), which comprises 216,900,000…
SGX-listed Metech International Limited (“Metech” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), is pleased to announce that the lab-grown diamond facilities in Singapore of its joint venture company, Asian Eco Technology Pte. Ltd. (“Asian Eco”), can commence commercial production, following the receipt of the fire safety certificate issued by Singapore Civil Defence Force. A pilot test of the lab-grown diamond facilities has been successfully completed. As announced previously, Asian Eco entered into a 3-year lease agreement for an industrial property located at Kallang for the production of lab-grown diamonds. A wholly-owned subsidiary, Zhongxin Minghua (Shanghai) International Trade…
On 13 July 2022, Malaysia played host to a virtual conference with a wealth of AI, and future-tech related discussions. Trescon, the event’s host, brought together more than 250 online participants, including important players in Malaysia’s AI ecosystem like government officials, leading AI specialists, and solution vendors. Leading players in AI & Data space like Dataiku | Strateq, Denodo, Alteryx, TigerGraph, ServiceNow, ManageEngine and Snowflake gathered at the virtual conference to examine the prospects for AI in Malaysia. A picture of the panel discussion from the World AI Show – Malaysia that was streamed live on July 13, 2022 The…
Digital transformation is an absolute necessity today. Especially for small businesses, it has become indispensable. A few years ago, digital transformation was thought to give businesses a competitive edge. Now it’s a fight for survival. We interviewed Dennis Crimen, ICT Head at Philippine Airasia, on how mobility services enabled by digital transformation are reshaping the commercial environment. Anywhere working models and on-demand decision-making have become possible thanks to mobility services. People no longer have to report to the office to do their tasks. They can work anywhere. Through technological outputs that streamline their operations and allow employees to access platforms…
Internationally premiering at the 79th Venice International Film Festival, brought to you by the award-winning virtual reality production company Ferryman Collective and Screaming Color, their fourth VR production, Gumball Dreams is an Official Selection of the oldest festival in the world after having won the SXSW Audience Award XR Experience Competition. Organised by La Biennale di Venezia and directed by Alberto Barbera, the 79th Venice International Film Festival will take place at the Venice Lido from 31 August to 10 September 2022. “In Gumball Dreams, our character Onyx has been blessed with the opportunity to explore worlds, and to experience the very best that…
Robotics innovator Beyond Imagination, Inc. has entered into an agreement with SELF Labs, Inc. to provide at least 1,000 humanoid robots for use in agricultural “grow boxes”‘. This is believed to be the largest deal of its kind. SELF and Beyond are announcing a partnership to develop automated off-the-grid grow boxes. Each box will be equipped with solar panels, windmills, atmospheric water generators, 5G, and an advanced version of Beyond Imagination’s Beomni robot with its Omni-Purpose AI Brain. By aligning the visions of Milan Cheeks of SELF and Dr. Harry Kloor of Beyond, this futuristic take on farming will be…
34 industry experts share insights, 25,000+ viewers join online The 11th Asian Licensing Conference (ALC), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), ran successfully from 27 to 29 July. The three-day online event featured 22 thematic sessions where 34 industry experts from different sectors addressed participants. More than 25,000 viewers from 42 countries and regions joined the discussions alongside physical participation at five satellite conferences in Chongqing, Dalian, Hangzhou and Shenzhen in Mainland China and Jakarta in Indonesia. The three-day event generated nearly 140 one-on-one business matching meetings online, connecting global licensing players with potential partners to help…
TOKYO, Aug 4, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004) today announced its 2022 2Q consolidated financial results. 2022 Second Quarter Consolidated Financial Statements and summary – https://www.sdk.co.jp/assets/files/english/ir/library/fss2022-2q.pdf 2022 Second Quarter Financial Results: Presentation Material – https://www.sdk.co.jp/assets/files/english/ir/library/pdf_presentation/results2022-2q.pdf Showa Denko Decides on Absorption-type Merger & Company Split, Trade Name Change, and Partial Amendment to Articles of Incorporation to Prepare for Its Transformation into Holding Company Structure – https://www.sdk.co.jp/assets/files/english/news/2022/20220804_sdknewsrelease3_e.pdf About Showa Denko K.K. Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004, ADR:SHWDY) is a major manufacturer of chemical products serving from heavy industry to computers and electronics. The Petrochemicals Sector provides cracker products such as ethylene and propylene, the…
Looking ahead to 2030, humans hope for an improved quality of life that requires a wide range of 5G connected digital services. Decreasing traffic congestion, producing green energy, using robots for dangerous work, making health computable, using farm management systems for enhanced crop productivity and implementing a smart transportation system are all part of the so-called networked economy. It is important to understand how to secure the ecosystem of devices and applications evolving from that network to shape a trusted digital future. VNU Asia Pacific is launching ?BYOND MOBILE? from 28-29 September 2022 at Samyan Mitrtown Hall, Bangkok to set…
Civil engineering specialist Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad (SCIB) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT. Semesta Noor Berkarya (SNB) and PT. Envy Manajemen Konsultansi (EMK) to explore the formation of a partnership in relation to the construction of 4G telecommunications towers for Indonesia’s outermost regions. Under the MoU, SCIB will anchor the formation of the partnership as well as providing the corporate management setup. SNB, a state-owned enterprise of the Republic of Indonesia is an engineering, procurement and construction specialist with expertise in handing large-scale domestic projects, will build and install the 4G telecommunications towers, including site…
Corinium’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Singapore gathers the region’s leading information security executives to share their insights on ransomware, threat intelligence, threat hunting, cloud security, emerging technology risk and more. For 2022 we are celebrating our first in-person CISO event in Asia by showcasing the progress made, offering insights and effective IT security strategies to the challenges that remain and preparing for the challenges that have yet to be unveiled. Tailored sessions to get the most out of your time at CISO Singapore, from dedicated use case presentations to off-the-record extended Q&A sessions with international speakers and a deep-dive…
Diamond jewellery and gourmet food most popular, with sales boosted by livestreaming Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 38th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, the 8th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show and the inaugural Simply Shopping Fest have all concluded successfully. The three public shows attracted more than 80,000 visitors appreciating and purchasing fine jewellery pieces, in addition to buying gourmet food and wine and household items. The concurrent events featured livestreaming sessions hosted by key opinion leaders (KOLs), offering more opportunities for exhibitors to showcase their products as well as…
Nissin Foods Company Limited (Nissin Foods, and together with its subsidiaries, the Group; HKG: 1475) today announced the launch of the Nissin Foods Orange Tennis Community Programme (Tai Po) by Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (Charity Fund) and The Hong Kong Tennis Association (HKTA), offering regular weekly training for young players to promote healthy living. The programme marks the first initiative funded by the Nissin Foods Charity Fund, in accordance with its vision to promote healthy living via eating and sports. Registered as a charitable institution since September 2021, the Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund was built upon…
— Both Phase III clinical trials of NVK002 completed patient recruitment significantly ahead of schedule — Gives Zhaoke Ophthalmology the opportunity to establish a leading position in meeting the huge unmet need in China, South Korea and parts of Southeast Asia for myopia progression control drugs Zhaoke Ophthalmology Limited (Zhaoke Ophthalmology or the Company, HKG: 6622), a leading ophthalmic pharmaceutical company dedicated to the research and development, manufacturing and commercialization of treatments that address significant unmet medical needs, is excited to announce that the patient enrollments for the two-year Phase III clinical trial (China CHAMP) and the concurrent one-year Phase…
The 2020 US elections were a painful display of a breakdown in public trust. Declining trust in elections threatens democratic institutions all over the world, and it is imperative we restore it in our democratic institutions. US Federal law requires that overseas, military, and disabled voters have access to remote voting. States permit the use of email, fax, or mail-in ballots. However, many of these methods used today lack the security required to maintain integrity of the election results. The most important aspect in restoring trust is to manage all ballots securely, whether paper or electronic. Susan Eustice, Chair of…
VIPs Attended the Appreciation Session of the Blue and White Phoenix Vase to Witness the Exquisite Cultural Artistry of the Artifact Fraktiq, the world’s first blockchain platform for fractionalized historical artifacts, is pleased to announce the debut of its flagship project and the offering details of the “Baoyue Vase NFT”. To raise public awareness and appreciation of the artifact’s cultural value, a VIP appreciation session of the “Blue and White Phoenix Vase” (Baoyue Vase) was held on 26 and 27 July 2022 at Wanchai. Celebrities, professional investors and media representatives were invited to get a first glimpse of the true…
TOKYO, Aug 3, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Showa Denko (SDK) (TOKYO: 4004) announces that, taking the Company’s recent performance into account, it revises its forecast of consolidated business results for the first half of the year ending on December 31, 2022 and that for the full year ending on December 31, 2022, both of which were announced on February 13, 2022. 1. Revision of forecast of consolidated business results for January 1 – June 30, 2022 https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/Low_SDK20228031.jpg 2. Revision of forecast of consolidated business results for January 1 – December 31, 2022 https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/Low_SDK20228032.jpg Reasons for the revision In the first half of 2022,…
OctaFX is celebrating its 11th anniversary! Here’s what the broker achieved over the years and the core elements of the brand philosophy that helped it along the way. The global broker OctaFX is bigger than ever before – all thanks to the support of its clients. Below are the main achievements OctaFX has managed to accomplish over the past eleven years. Those above are the numbers. But what is behind them? OctaFX shares the core elements of its philosophy and how they help the broker make the investment journeys of its clients as smooth as possible. OctaFX is always online.…