Author: Marie Jones

The VetCoin Foundation 501c3, a non-profit organization working with the veteran community to provide them with a more stable and secure future by using blockchain technology, is organizing a one-day event called ‘Leave No Veteran Behind’ in Tampa, Florida, on May 12, 2022. This event aims to bring veterans under one roof and explore new options in the Web3/Metaverse, a market expected to grow to $8 Trillion in the next decade. With National Military Appreciation Month celebrated every year in May, the event is appropriately timed to serve as a platform to educate the veterans about possible solutions that blockchain…

Mitrade, the Melbourne-based Forex and OTC derivatives online trading broker, has received four exalted Forex awards by the International Business Magazine at International Business Awards 2022 (Asia). Mitrade was named the Best Forex Trading Platform Australia 2022, the Most Transparent Forex Broker Global 2022, the Best Forex Educational Resources Global 2022, and the Most Trusted Forex Broker Asia 2022. International Business Magazine recognizes better risk management, rapid growth, cross-platform compatibility, and transparency in the execution of transactions along with other elements of the ecosystem of Forex trading. International Business Magazine champions best performing Forex brands on the regional and global…

Looks to Invest in Global Web3, Gaming and Fintech Startups Cake DeFi has launched Cake DeFi Ventures, its US$100 million venture arm committed to accelerating growth of tech firms, with a focus on investing in Web3, gaming and fintech startups. Cake DeFi Ventures has earmarked US$100 million for investments over the next two years. Deploys first investment in US-based media startup, The Edge Of Company, Inc. Cake DeFi, a Singapore-based fintech platform that makes DeFi (decentralised finance) services and applications accessible for everyone, has launched Cake DeFi Ventures (CDV), its venture capital arm with US$100 million in earmarked capital. Cake…

The 22nd global edition of World Blockchain Summit – Dubai, which is presented by Chingari powered by $GARI; co-hosted by Paysenger; powered by Bybit; and held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Juma Ahmed Juma Al Maktoum – is all set to make its return to Dubai. With 60+ speakers, and 35+ sessions spread across two days, #TresconWBS will explore at great length the future of blockchain & crypto ecosystem. In line with UAE Government’s digital initiatives, the summit will feature presentations, use-cases and thought leadership sessions by global technology providers who will be showcasing their latest innovations during the…

– To be presented at the G20 high-level meeting in Bali in November 2022 – The B20 Energy, Sustainability & Climate Task Force, led by the largest Energy State-Owned Enterprise in Indonesia PT Pertamina (Persero), has proposed three green energy transition recommendations to be presented at the G20 high-level meeting in Bali in November 2022. The three recommendations were agreed upon during the Business 20 (B20) Inception Meeting held virtually at the end of January 2022, as noted in a release issued by PT Pertamina and received here on Thursday. The Business 20, or B20, is an outreach group from…

Infocus International Group is bringing back the Mastering Clean Hydrogen online masterclass and it will be commencing live on the 24th of May 2022. The “hydrogen economy” was first described 50 years ago, but failed to develop. Now hydrogen is making a comeback, with unprecedented momentum from both policymakers and industry amid a background of energy decarbonisation. Nevertheless, given its failure in the past, current investors and business developers in the sector are strongly advised to ensure they understand the complexities and competitive environments of the hydrogen landscape. This live online masterclass combines an excellent overview of the different elements…

Company sees growth from use of plant and fruit extracts for food supplement and healthcare products Resintech Berhad (Bursa: RESINTC, 7232), a fully integrated provider of polyethylene products and unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC), is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of a 30% stake in Bionutricia Holding Sdn. Bhd. from the controlling shareholders for the sum of RM8.7 million. Bionutricia is a biotechnology firm established in 2006 specialising in the production and commercialisation of plant- and fruit-based extracts and active fractions from local herbs through advanced nano-biotechnology processes. Bionutricia’s products include proprietary…

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & Tokyo, Mar 10, 2022 – (JCN Newswire) – Bank AlJazira has partnered with JCB International Co., Ltd. to launch JCB acceptance through its POS and ATM network devices deployed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). A partnership that complements the role played by Saudi Payments role to enhance the payments landscape in the kingdom through the enablement of international payment schemes to operate in KSA market. JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading payment card issuer and acquirer in Japan, and JCB Cards are used by more than 140 million cardholders and accepted at about…

Company donates Spritzer Natural Mineral Water as part of efforts to aid those in need in the East Coast Spritzer (Spritzer or the Company) is aiding flood victims in Terengganu by ensuring that they have access to clean water for drinking purposes following flooding across the state after continuous rain. Due to the continuous heavy rain in Peninsular Malaysia, it has been reported that flooding has occurred in all eight districts in Terengganu affecting more than 17,000 people at 87 relief centres. The Company has arranged, with the help of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, to send…

A new date for Energy Storage online workshop has been announced by Infocus International Group and It will commence live on the 17th of June 2022. Energy storage differs from other energy technologies in the breadth and complexity of its addressable market and revenue opportunities. This training course provides a comprehensive, business-focused analysis of these opportunities, allowing attendees to analyse, understand and segment them. While naturally focusing on battery storage, this course also covers the variety of competing storage technologies and describes the wide variety of problems energy storage seeks to solve, at a wide range of deployment sizes and…

The 11th edition of BuildTech Asia (BTA) 2022 will return in a hybrid format from 15 – 17 March 2022. The leading platform for the building and construction industry in the Asia Pacific region, BTA 2022 is expected to draw more than 10,000 attendees online and in-person, with a physical exhibition – the first to be held in two years – taking place at the Singapore EXPO. Themed “Connecting The Future of Asia’s Built Environment”, BTA 2022 will feature more than 120 physical and virtual exhibitors, 44 industry associations and partners from 16 participating countries. After two digital editions in…

A number of strategic measures for the transformation and efficiency of State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) have been taken by Minister of SOEs Erick Thohir, leading to various results including increases in revenue. “There is a limit to this ministerial position, hence there will be a 10-year roadmap where we ask the next SOE ministers to complete the program,” says Minister of SOEs Erick Thohir. Infographic credits: Data: BUMN, Photo: ANTARA FOTO, Research: DYAH/YARA, Graphic: Noropuadi, Editor: Rani/Bayu https://en.antaranews.com/infographics/2724557/minister-thohirs-measures-for-soe-transformation (https://tinyurl.com/yuenm9v7) (c) ANTARA

TOKYO, Mar 9, 2022 – (JCN Newswire) – Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) (TOKYO: 4004) announces that it was resolved at the Board of Directors meeting held today that SDK will set the firm name of a new company (the newly integrated company) which is planned to be organized in January 2023 as a result of integration of SDK and Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd. (SDMC), which is a member company of the Showa Denko Group, as in below. Execution of this resolution is subject to adoption of relevant resolutions by shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Showa Denko K.K., which is…

TOKYO, Mar 9, 2022 – (JCN Newswire) – Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) (TOKYO: 4004) announces that it was resolved at the Board of Directors meeting held today that, regarding a plan for transformation from current company structure to holding company structure, the Company will start to consider the plan and prepare for execution of the plan. Execution of the plan is subject to adoption of relevant resolutions by shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, which is planned to be held in late September 2022, and is also subject to approval and authorization by the appropriate authorities. We will announce details of the…

AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (AAC, HKG: 2018), the world-leading solutions provider for smart devices, and Dispelix, the leader in see-through waveguide displays for AR & MR wearables, announced a strategic partnership on March 8, 2022 HKT, to ensure the AR & MR wearables industry has access to the highest quality see-through waveguide displays in the world. With the announcement, AAC becomes one of Dispelix’s strategic partners for mass manufacturing of Dispelix’s see-through waveguide displays to support the growing global demand associated with the Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) wearables markets. The companies are working together to provide the…

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 that the Group’s Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Tang Chi Fai (Mr. Tang) acquired a total 1,000,000 shares of the Company on the market for an aggregate consideration of approximately HK$ 7.246 million at an average price of HK$7.2465 per Share. Prior to this transaction, Mr. Tang had already increased shareholdings 3 times this year with a total of 1.15 million increased shares and the average price was…

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, to reduce the infection risk from going out for medical consultation, the Group launch Tele-Medicine service under EC Healthcare Medical Centre, AI MEDICAL, PRIMEcare, chiropractor and traditional medicine services under NYMG. The Group’s professional medical team will fully be devoted to providing services to the public. The Group formed a dedicated team that can provide 500 session telemedicine services per day at the first phase and will continue to scale up…

MDRT, The Premier Association of Financial Professionals, has added to the portfolio of honors available for exceptional members – and their companies. MDRT has redefined and added new categories within its annual Company Rankings to recognize companies including those from Hong Kong that successfully invest in membership growth, retention, and longevity. With this new initiative, MDRT recognizes and elevates the exceptional performance of companies and financial services professionals. MDRT involves the world’s leading life insurance and financial services professionals from all over the world, and Hong Kong is also one of them. The number of MDRT members in Hong Kong…

Wikisoft Corp. (the “Company,” “we,” and “our”) (OTCQB: WSFT) recently announced that it has acquired 51% of Etheralabs LLC a New York City based venture lab and ecosystem that invests in, builds, and deploys disruptive technologies across the Blockchain space. Wikisoft’s vision is to combine the company’s massive amount of data on start-ups, funds and investors with Etheralabs’ disruptive Blockchain technology to accelerate finance partnerships between startups and investors – Wikisoft providing the relevant data intelligence and direct investment opportunities and Etheralabs providing the Blockchain expertise and technology on contract execution. Carsten Kjems Falk, Chief Executive Officer of Wikisoft Corp.…

The ASEAN edition of the World CX Summit is set to take place virtually to explore the future of CX through re-engineering and re-inventing innovative strategies, tech trends, and possibilities in CX. The Summit will focus on the importance of digital transformation and how it can be applied across all aspects of a business to transform the way customers engage. The event will be bringing together the leaders that shape how businesses approach customer experience and emerging technologies. Taking place on 24 March 2022, the event will virtually gather CX stakeholders from across the region. #TresconCX will feature keynotes from…