City gets ready for a feast of reading and recreation The 32nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), begins today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and runs until 26 July. Running in tandem with the Book Fair are the 5th HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and 2nd HKTDC World of Snacks. Together, they are host to more than 700 exhibitors. Officiating at today’s opening ceremony for the three events was John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), along with Dr Peter…
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SMI Vantage is acquiring new Avalon 1266 96TH/s crypto mining machines, to be installed in their mining datacentre in Melaka. The first batch of six machines will be delivered, installed and operational by the end of July 2022. Mark Bedingham, President and CEO of SMI Vantage, commented, “We are pleased to announce that we have acquired new high hash rate machines which will be profitable even with the current bitcoin prices. In the current climate, we are confident that we can take advantage of suppressed machine prices to acquire more high hash rate machines over the next several months.” SMI…
UCrest Berhad (ACE Market: 0005) and Malaysian Genomics Resources Centre Berhad, (ACE Market: 0155) announced today that they have signed a collaborative agreement to integrate genomic testing services into digital health platform, iMedic(TM), elevating healthcare services to the next level. Under this agreement, a virtual genome service centre will be developed on iMedic platform enabling the genomic testing services of MGRC to be made available to the hospitals and clinics (B2B), widening its market access not just in Malaysia, but globally. Additionally, the genomic testing services will also be made available to patients directly (B2C). Patients’ genomic data from their…
TrialWire(TM) Technology Platform, the most secure and rapid digital patient recruitment Platform for trial rescue, today announced the rollout of the proprietary SMS/Text patient contact system across all studies globally. The SMS/Text patient contact system is a world first in speed, security, and compliance for study coordinators contacting patients to discuss their study application and site bookings. It is primarily designed to speed up the contact process which is typically delayed using phone or email. Up to 50% of patients can be lost due to contact failure because they often don’t answer an unknown number call from a site. In…
NexBloc today announced that Ankit Sahni (www.linkedin.com/in/ankitsahni/), leading Indian intellectual property counsel will join NexBloc’s Advisory Board as a Strategic Advisor. Ankit Sahni Aditya Walia (www.linkedin.com/in/aditya-walia-23aab8a2/), Co- Founder of NexBloc, stated that, “Ankit is highly respected in Indian and international business circles for his contribution to IP and technology laws. We are honored to have him on our Board of Advisors as we look to make the new internet a safe and user-friendly area that builds upon the advances of Web 2.0. NexBloc is developing infrastructure for the decentralized web with their domain naming system (dDNS) to make Web 3.0…
Tracxpoint transforms a simple cart locking device, into a Powerful, Intelligent System, with Data Connectivity, Location Services, Personalization and more. In a new twist on the traditional Coin-Operated Trolley Lock, used by supermarkets around the globe, Tracxpoint has now developed the T-Loc(R), an Intelligent Locking Device for standard shopping trolleys, that is more secure and 100% connected to supermarket data systems. “With the rollout of our Daivi(R) Smart Cart and CHECXiN(R) Cart Management products, we received many inquiries from budget-conscious grocers about the possibility of ‘getting their feet wet’ with a less robust solution. Several retailers were already using coin-operated…
After successful 12 editions of Cyber Security Summit, Exito (www.exito-e.com) is all set to host another milestone event – 13th Edition Cyber Security Summit Indonesia (https://exito-e.com/cybersecuritysummit/indonesia/) – to enhance the experience to latest insights in “Ramping up cybersecurity in Indonesia”. The summit which is in alignment with Indonesia’s National Cyber security Strategy: Security and Sovereignty in Indonesia Cyberspace, is carefully curated to discuss the need for adopting policies and strategies towards a proactive cybersecurity approach. Through engaging panel discussions, insightful keynotes and immersive networking sessions, the event is sure to incite both thought and action at your organization. The summit…
Announcement follows recent authorization of the Company’s mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in Argentina, Canada, Israel, the US, and Taiwan for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 in children aged 6 months to five years Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, today announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia has granted provisional registration for the use of Moderna’s mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, in a two-dose series of 25 ug per dose for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 in children aged 6 months to 5 years. Until now, children…
AppsFlyer and Facebook Gaming have launched an exclusive playbook for gaming app marketers. Introducing Gaming Apps: Strive and thrive with AppsFlyer and Facebook Gaming on iOS 14+, this playbook will set clear pathways and set gaming app marketers up for success. In today’s privacy-first era, gaming app marketers are constantly navigating the evolving landscape with updates to performance marketing strategy, while planning to stay ahead of the curve. Particularly to tackle the changes for users of iOS devices, advertisers have had to make several changes to adapt to new iOS 14+ policies. Showcasing the best practices and solutions for gaming app…
K. Wah International Holdings Limited (KWIH or the Group) (HKG: 173) launched premium residential property projects, Navale in Pudong New District, Shanghai, and Sierra in Jianye District, Nanjing, for sale this June. Both recorded satisfactory results. The first batch of units nearly sold out on the first launch day, and more units of Sierra have subsequently been launched on the market. Located in Pudong New District of Shanghai, Navale occupies a total GFA of approximately 14,200 square metres (sq.m), providing more than 100 distinctive residential units with an area ranging from 73 to 314 sq.m. The project was unveiled in…
Tocantinzinho Gold Project financed for construction Existing cash on hand and committed capital from financing package totals over $535 million providing an estimated $81 million in cash and contingency Continued support from Eldorado Gold via participation in equity financing Franco-Nevada providing a $353 million full financing solution including stream, debt, and equity La Mancha becoming strategic investor and long term partner who will hold 25.0% of common shares Project early works on budget and nearing completion enabling full construction to commence in Q3-22 Detailed engineering and procurement phase progressing in-line with Feasibility Study estimates (All amounts are in US dollars…
Over 20,000 buyers seize global opportunities online and offline Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the International Sourcing Show physical fair, run with the new EXHIBITION+ (EPLUS) model, drew to a successful close on 15 July. Over 20,000 industry buyers attended the physical event and browsed products online. The event facilitated more than 5,000 business meetings, connecting exhibitors with global buyers both online and offline. The International Sourcing Show attracted more than 1,730 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions, presenting in excess of 83,000 products. The show gathered seven trade fairs under one umbrella, including the HKTDC…
Novotech, the leading Asia Pacific biotech specialist CRO with expanded services in the US, is pleased to present an Endpoints webinar on CAR-T therapy in China – the current landscape and future opportunities. China now represents 60% of clinical development in CAR-T therapy development globally. This webinar will cover learnings to date and future opportunities. Specific areas covered include: The current landscape for biotech CAR-T therapy research in China CAR-T clinical development in China: key areas of focus Potential opportunities related to universal CAR-T cell therapy development The challenges of allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy Register here: https://webinars.endpts.com/evolution-of-cell-gene-therapy-in-china-the-case-for-universal-car-t/ Webinar Date: July 19,…
The third Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting within the framework of Indonesia’s G20 Presidency kicked off in Nusa Dua, Badung, Bali, on Friday (July 15). The meeting aims to seek ways to promote better global economic recovery amid the issues or challenges that had become more apparent nowadays. “G20 needs to (apply more measures) by taking real actions based on the spirit of coordination, collaboration, and consensus in order to solve global issues,” Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati delivered the statement during the opening of the meeting. In total, 407 delegations were physically present in Bali, and…
Distinguished Innovation Awards Recognizing Outstanding Professional Talents, Innovative Products and Globalization Capabilities CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (CITIC Telecom, the Group, HKG: 1883), has always strived for new breakthroughs and innovation excellence with the motto “Innovation Never Stops” to bring new values to the digitalization development of different customers and industries. CITIC Telecom CPC has been recognized and praised by people from all walks of life for years. Its innovation excellence capabilities and innovative services have bestowed numerous awards in the first half of 2022, in recognition of…
Infocus International Group is bringing back the highly recommended Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) (www.infocusinternational.com/ccus) online masterclass and it will be commencing live on the 31st October 2022 and 17th January 2023. This course is intended for those in business, commercial and strategically focused roles within the energy sector; in particular those responsible for environmental matters, business sustainability and business transformation in areas such as oil & gas, hydrogen and industrial energy usage. Attendees will leave with a clearly explained and independent perspective on how, where and why CCUS is happening now and could grow in future – covering…
Endorsed and hosted by Thailand’s Ministry of Energy, under the patronage of H.E. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, the world’s largest organiser of energy exhibitions and conferences, dmg events, presents Future Energy Asia and Future Mobility Asia. The combination of events are dedicated to accelerating ASEAN’s energy transition and clean mobility missions and will be held from 20 to 22 July 2022, at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok. An International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) report estimates that by 2025, around 20% of vehicles in Southeast Asia will be electric, with around 59 million two-…
TrialWire(TM) Technology Platform, the fastest and most secure digital patient recruitment Platform for trial rescue powered by Salesforce Health Cloud, today announced the launch of its success-based recruitment plan. With clinical budgets and investment funds tightening globally, TrialWire is supporting the biotech drug development sector with a success-based patient recruitment solution. Designed to help manage budgets, the Success-based Plan means sponsors only pay when a person is actually enrolled in a study. In addition, recruitment can start in under 24-hours because the Platform isn’t subject to the normal lengthy approval processes. The Success-based Plan includes all the normal benefits from…
EC Healthcare (the Company, which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the Group, HKG: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce the Group will provide diversified healthcare services for Signature and Prestige Banking customers of Hang Seng Bank via the brands under the Group, including New York Medical Group, Hair Forest, DR REBORN and ATO HAIR CLUB. As the leading healthcare services provider, EC Healthcare is committed to providing professional, premium and diversified medical healthcare services covering 29 medical disciplines and to bringing health, beauty and happiness to the world. EC Healthcare…
As a retail industry leader in the Chinese domestic lower-tier market, Huitongda Network Co. Ltd (HKG: 9878), which just completed a Hong Kong IPO, is releasing a strong value signal to the market. On July 14th, Huitongda Network released the profit announcement for the first half of 2022, showing that the company expects to generate a net profit of at least RMB 88 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. In the meantime, its adjusted net profit is projected to be more than RMB 180 million with a year-on-year increase of over 50%. According to the announcement, the…