Author: Marie Jones

YCS DAO and its Japanese-themed feline NFT collection has attracted over 60,000 users. with an exquisite future roadmap, including a new incentive program. Minting 8930 unique Yakuza Cats for 0.0893 ETH each was the genesis of YCS DAO. The project involves the unique concept of characters from Japanese art encouraging users to role-playing activity at an early stage, an unequivocal attraction for the NFT community. Since its successful launch on September 30th, the project has hit a number of milestones; YCS DAO has grown to a prodigious DAO of 60K on Discord & 32.5K on Twitter. The path from their…

Highly accurate, cost-effective, affordable PCR tests with 2 laboratories able to undertake 7000 tests daily PCR test kits able to detect COVID-19 positive cases including those infected with Omicron variant Homegrown medical technology company that is fully integrated to manufacture PCR test kits locally One of the few companies in Singapore with proprietary technology in testing Homegrown medical technology Company, Acumen Diagnostics Pte. Ltd. (Acumen Diagnostics or the Company), a 51% owned subsidiary of Q&M Dental Group (Singapore) and 49% owned by Aoxin Q&M Dental, today announced that its proprietary, locally-manufactured polymerase chain reaction (“PCR”) test kits Acu-Corona 2.0 and…

Parent UP Fintech files Q3 Report with Nasdaq earlier this week Online brokerage Tiger Brokers (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (Tiger Brokers Singapore) today announced that the average Singapore ‘first-timer’ account deposit has increased to $5,000 this quarter (Q4 2021), compared to the average initial deposit of $4,000 in Q2 and Q3 2021, as the pool of investors wishing to access Singapore’s diverse range of investment opportunities continues to broaden. Over 80% of the 353,300 newly funded accounts acquired through three quarters (Q3 2021) are attributable to international markets, including Singapore, already surpassing the full year guidance of 350,000 newly funded accounts.…

Cloud Comrade, a fast-growing Singapore-headquartered cloud computing consultancy and managed services provider (MSP) with increasing presence in Malaysia and Indonesia, has been named “SMB Company for Partner Innovation” and “Regional company for ASEAN-wide Innovation” at the prestigious Channel Asia Innovation Awards 2021 held virtually yesterday, with over 600 technology executives in attendance. “ASEAN-wide Innovation” is a new category recognising Southeast Asia-headquartered technology partners delivering customer value and transformation. Winning this award is a reflection of Cloud Comrade’s growing Pan-ASEAN customer base and delivery capabilities. Drawing from a pool of over 90 organizations and 300 nominations, the Channel Asia Innovation Awards…

Shimao Services Holdings Limited (Shimao Services or the Company; HKEX Stock Code: 873.HK) and Suzhou Tianxiang Property Management Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Suzhou Tianxiang Property Management) have reached an equity partnership agreement, and the latter has subsequently transferred 70% of its shares, representing 246 million yuan, to jointly develop the Suzhou market. The partnership between Shimao Services and Suzhou Tianxiang Property Management has created a high degree of strategic synergy. As 96.5% of Tianxiang’s projects are located in Suzhou, it will greatly increase the density of Shimao Services’ residential projects within this market, which is highly compatible with…

IPHatch contest launches; experts talk on IP and sustainability Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Hong Kong Design Centre, the 11th Business of IP Asia (BIP Asia) Forum kicked off today. With the theme Unleashing Innovation for Sustainability and Growth, the two-day online forum brings together more than 70 intellectual property (IP) professionals and business leaders from across the globe to discuss the latest developments in the IP world. Officiating and delivering remarks at this morning’s Opening Session were Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the…

TOKYO, Dec 2, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Showa Denko (SDK; TSE: 4004) decided at its Board of Directors meeting today on changes in corporate management (directors, audit & supervisory board members, corporate officers, executive officers, and councilors). SDK will organize a new management team integrated with that of Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd. (SDMC), aiming to accelerate integration of organizations of SDK and SDMC and promote speedy management of the Showa Denko Group. In addition, SDK will establish a new position named “Executive Officer” as a position between Corporate Officer and Councilor, effective January 4, 2022. Motohiro Takeuchi (Representative Director; Managing Corporate Officer;…

AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Computational Science Realizes Efficient Optimization of Design Conditions of Aluminum Alloys at High Temperatures TOKYO, Dec 2, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE: 4004) has developed neural network models*1 to predict mechanical properties of 2000-series aluminum alloys*2 from their design conditions with high accuracy in collaboration with National Institute for Material Science (NIMS) and The University of Tokyo (UTokyo). The developed models enable us to accelerate the process to explore optimal compositions and heat-treatment conditions for aluminum alloys that can maintain strength at high temperatures and shorten development time for aluminum alloys to about half to…

The Axltoken pre-sale is finally going live soon. At the pre-sale, participants will get the chance to secure $AXL tokens. Whatever they will purchase during the pre-sale can only be accessed at the end of the sale. The pre-sale will happen in two phases. The first phase will be hosted on Gate.io as a public sale, while the second phase will be hosted on BSCPad and ETHPad as a private sale. Axl token is the native currency of the AXL project. Axl is a decentralized exchange based on a smart chain routing that supports both the Ethereum chain and the…

Indonesia assumes G20 Presidency: “A Trust, and an Honor” President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) says the Indonesia G20 Presidency will focus on three priority issues, namely: inclusive health management, digital-based transformation, and the transition toward sustainable energy. Indonesia officially assumed the G20 Presidency on December 1, continuing the Presidency relay from Italy. In its G20 Presidency, Indonesia will focus on handling inclusive health care, digital-based transformation, and the transition to sustainable energy,” said Jokowi. The Indonesian President spoke at the Opening Ceremony for G20 Indonesia 2022 in Jakarta on Wednesday. Indonesia will carry the theme “Recover Together, Recover Stronger” for its…

China Tonghai International Financial (China Tonghai Financial or The Group) is sparing no efforts in advancing arts and culture development in Hong Kong. China Tonghai Private Wealth Management (Private Wealth Management), a subsidiary of the Group is proud to be the title sponsor of Exotica, which makes its debut at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on 30 November,2021. By rendering full supports to the performance, Private Wealth Management hopes to promote this distinctive art form to the community and enrich the lives of Hong Kong as an international metropolis. Dr. Kenneth Lam Kin Hing, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer…

Gradiant, a leading global cleantech water treatment solutions provider and projects developer, has announced the award of five design-build-own-operate-maintain (DBOOM) water treatment projects in Indonesia and Vietnam. Gradiant will provide end-to-end water treatment solutions through a customized approach using its proprietary suite of technologies to treat water and wastewater for industrial and municipal clients. These projects have a production capacity of 40,000 cubic meters per day. Gradiant has further announced the hiring of Managing Directors Thai Nam Nguyen for Vietnam, and K Sadanand for Indonesia. The new leadership appointments affirm Gradiant’s growth and investment priorities in the rapidly industrializing Asia…

The SOC 2 compliance framework is internationally recognised as the gold standard for security compliance for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, and reaffirms Horangi’s commitment to meeting trust services criteria in information and data security Horangi’s flagship cloud security solution, Warden, currently includes international and APAC-focused compliance automation that support standards such as ISO, SOC 2, CIS, MAS TRM, BNM-RMiT, OJK, and APRA. Support for upcoming standards such as the PDPA in Thailand will be incorporated on a regular basis Horangi, a Singapore-headquartered cybersecurity company which provides security solutions optimised for cloud-based organisations across Southeast Asia, today announced it had successfully achieved…

Establishment of Xuzhou Factory with Introduction of Experienced Technology and Manufacturing Team Laying a Solid Business Foundation in GaN Semiconductor Sector HG Semiconductor Limited (Semiconductor, together with its subsidiaries, the Group, HKG: 6908) is pleased to announce that the Group fulfilled and completed the placing agreement that took place on 1 December 2021. An aggregate of 14,346,000 placing shares, representing approximately 2.55% of the issued share capital of the Group, have been successfully placed to not less than six places at the placing price of HK$6.20 per placing share. The net proceeds from the placing, after deduction of the professional…

As part of Solidus’ permanent drive to improve efficiencies and minimise power consumption in its High Performance Computing (HPC) Data Centre operating under ISO 14001:2015, Solidus Ai Tech has recently launched Artificial Intelligence utility token AITECH, an eco-friendly cryptocurrency. Solidus Ai Tech R&D specialists have achieved a ground-breaking 40% reduction in power consumption against industry average for their Ethereum mining hardware. The company will run its AI hardware on the same Intellectual Property (IP), which will make its new HPC Data Centre one of the most eco-friendly in the World. Founder and Head of UK Operations Paul Farhi said: “We…

China Gas Holdings Limited (China Gas; HKG: 384), a leading trans-regional comprehensive energy supplier in China, announced a series of strategic framework agreements with industry leaders including China Three Gorges Group and Dongfeng Motor (HKG: 489), to jointly develop the massive “Dual-Carbon” market in China. These new developments will take China Gas to the next stage of growth as the Company actively explores clean energy including wind, solar, hydropower and hydrogen as its next strategic focus via an asset-light operation model. Global focus on emissions and climate change reached new heights recently following the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in…

The Parallel: An Infinite Metaverse where Players create Symbiotic Dream Worlds filled with endless adventures The Parallel proudly announces its long term & fruitful partnership with Coincu Ventures. Sharing the long term vision with The Parallel, Coincu Ventures has become our strategic partner to help the project reach out to the global market. Coincu Ventures – the multi-faceted, hyper-connected organization that has a strong history of incubating, advising blockchain projects. The Parallel is also advised by many diverse experienced investors such as Santiago Roel Santos, an angel investor focusing on tech and healthcare, Founder of EON Capital, formerly Crypto-asset investing…

Metafluence is set to address the challenges faced by influencers and brands and unleash the full potential of Influencer Marketing in the Metaverse. While people are witnessing revolutionary advancements in technology that would enable them to enter the new era of digitalization and the virtual world called Metaverse, Metafluence strives to facilitate this transition. An interactive digital world, where people have their own customizable avatars, can explore various spaces and immerse themselves into the new realm. Sounds exciting right? Well, Metaverse is real and is happening right now. Some of the biggest companies like Meta and NVIDIA are already pouring…

Horangi, a Singapore HQ cybersecurity company which provides solutions optimised for Southeast Asia companies, announced it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II Compliance and Certification, making it one of the first cybersecurity companies in Asia to do so. This is a testament to Horangi’s ongoing dedication to advancing its security program, and reaffirms its commitment to meeting trust services criteria in information and data security. Developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the SOC 2 compliance framework is internationally recognised as the gold standard for security compliance for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies. It requires companies to establish and follow…

Olympus Corporation (Olympus – Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO: Yasuo Takeuchi) has been selected for inclusion in the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific), among the world’s most recognized corporate sustainability indices. Olympus is admitted to the DJSI World for the first time this year and in the DJSI Asia Pacific for the third consecutive year. The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) are corporate sustainability evaluation indices for environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment. Jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM, the…