TRON founder Justin Sun tweeted that he had recently purchased three Digital Zones editions, a series of NFT artworks created by artist Mitchell F. Chan, for 569 ETH (or $2 million) and donated them to APENFT Foundation. The NFTs he bought are Edition 92 of Series 7, as well as Edition 83 and 84 of Series 6. In tandem with the NFT, Mitchell F. Chan also wrote a detailed bluebook for his Digital Zones, and its limited hard copies will also be available. The blue book details the history of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets, and their relationship with…
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GOME Retail Holdings Limited (HKG: 493, GOME or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, the Group) announced today that the Group entered into a Framework Agreement with GOME Management Limited (GOME Management) which is wholly owned by the controlling shareholder of the Group (Controlling Shareholder). The Group will provide management services to five subsidiaries of GOME Management, namely GOME Eco-net Technology Holding Limited (GOME Home), Hainan Haisi Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. (Sharing and Joint Development), Hainan Beizhi Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. (Home Decoration), Rocket Gain Investments Limited (Anxun Logistics) and Zhongmaixiu (Ningbo) Technology Co., Ltd. (GOME Collections) (collectively, the Target…
StraitsX, Southeast Asia’s pioneering digital assets platform developed by Xfers, a Singapore-based FinTech licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for e-money issuance, today announced that it has surpassed the SGD 2 billion mark in digital assets-related transactions on its payment platform in 2021 alone. Aymeric Salley, Head of StraitsX, said, “The growth in transactions shows that investors are increasingly exploring digital assets as an alternative form of investment that offers liquidity and returns. Meanwhile, central banks around the world are examining the potential benefits of digital and decentralised financial systems. Recently, we have been shortlisted in the MAS…
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’s expected to achieve a record-high sales volume from April to September 2021(the Reporting Period). Benefiting from the strong demand on medical services and improving local consumption sentiment by full-fledged retail sector recovery, the Board expects the Group to achieve a record-high overall sales volume of no less than HK$1,520 million for the Reporting Period, representing a no less than 60% y-o-y increase and a no less than 43% increase…
To focus on Greater Bay Area for further business development Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings Limited (Luk Hing Entertainment or the Group; HKG: 8052), a premium clubbing and entertainment business operator based in Asia, announces the cessation of its Macau operation today. The Group has, in the past few years, been developing its business presence in the Greater Bay Area. With the opening of Cubic Space+ in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, the PRC in 2019, the Group has successfully formulated its strategy for tapping the Mainland China market. Furthermore, the Group’s Hong Kong restaurant operation has also been performing satisfactorily with…
ForQaly Medical (hereinafter referred to as ForQaly), located in Shanghai Zhangjiang International Medical Zone, is a leading high-tech company focused on developing micro-traumatic circulatory assistant devices. Recently, it completed its Series B fundraising led by Legend Capital, followed by CD Capital, SAIF Partners, Chengwei Chuangban and Co-win Ventures. Existing investors Lilly Asia Ventures and Kaitai Capital also participated in the funding round. This round of financing will be applied to promote the clinical research of ForQaly’s existing products, so that the transvalvular ventricular assist devices (VAD) could be affordable for patients with urgent needs as early as possible. On the…
TOKYO, Oct 8, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004) hereby announces that, in connection with the issuance of new shares by way of the Third-Party Allotment, which its board of directors resolved on August 23, 2021 concurrently with the resolution on the issuance of new shares by way of public offering and the secondary offering of shares (secondary offering by way of over-allotment), the Company has received a notice from the allottee that it will subscribe for all of the shares which were scheduled to be issued, as set forth below: (1) Number of shares to be issued: 2,524,500 shares…
This year’s month-long event runs from October 29 – November 20 The World Blockchain Hackathon returns this month with Babylon Project 2.0, its second annual virtual hackathon, focusing on the decentralized web. , will be held in an interactive web-based virtual world, a metaverse experience with panels and development on CBDC, NFT, DeFI, DAO, Payments, DAPPs and Bitcoin scripts – and crowdfunding set up for the top 20 teams. The Babylon Project is a hackathon initiative committed to democratizing access to global innovation and the adoption of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. The broadest vision of the World Blockchain Hackathon…
APAC diverges from global trends in challenges concerning talent acquisition, with the quality of hire (46.2%) accorded more importance than skills shortage which is the top global concern Organisations in APAC more willing to implement new recruitment technologies (26.2%), over three times higher than the rest of the world (8.2%) While the top concern in recruitment globally is skills shortage, it ranks joint second alongside time to hire in the APAC region at 35.4% each Cielo, the world’s leading strategic Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) provider, has found that talent acquisition professionals in the APAC region are challenged with factors that…
DANA adds mobile phone screen protection in DANA Siaga feature through its latest partnership with Igloo. Igloo’s partnership with DANA comes on the heels of its recent partnership with Philippines’ leading e-wallet provider, GCash New phone screen protection insurance aims to protect DANA’s over 80 million mobile phone users from as low as Rp500 and covers up to a maximum of Rp200,000. Mobile phones have become more critical for business and lifestyles in Indonesia. High rate of smartphone ownership at 2% and welcomed 21 million new online shoppers since the start of the pandemic. DANA and Igloo’s partnership aims to…
Motul is delighted to announce that a new version of its flagship motor oil, the 300V, is now available in markets across the Asia Pacific region. The new and improved 300V is not only the ideal motor oil for racing drivers and motorsport enthusiasts, but also for every-day drivers looking for an ideal, hassle-free motoring experience. The 300V, Motul’s flagship product since its introduction 50 years ago, features ESTERCore® technology – an innovation which involves the combination of carefully-chosen esters with an optimal selection of top quality synthetic base oils, while coupled with an innovative additives package. Improvements include: Improved performance:…
Hatten Land Limited (Hatten Land) said today that its subsidiary Hatten Technology (S) Pte. Ltd. (Hatten Technology) has signed an agreement with Prakal Pte. Ltd. (known as EnjinStarter) to develop a dedicated token system and create digital assets, including non-fungible tokens (NFTs), to promote the development of a digital economy in Melaka where it has substantial hospitality and retail assets. The Exclusive Framework Agreement is part of a strategic shift by SGX Catalist-listed Hatten Land. Hatten Land is re-purposing its extensive mall footprint in Melaka and pivoting towards digital and blockchain activities as the pace of digitalisation in the world…
ACT Genomics Holdings Co. Ltd. (ACT Genomics or the Group) announced today that CerbACT Asia (Taipei, Taiwan), a Cerba Research and ACT Genomics joint venture, had unveiled its new purpose-built facility to empower precision medicine for better patient outcomes. The opening ceremony held on the 30th September 2021, was attended by distinguished guests virtually and in-person, marking the start of operations and expansion of the precision medicine offer in Asia. Deep scientific expertise from both sides of the joint venture supports new growth areas for biotech and pharma clients globally to drive better patient outcomes across all phases of clinical…
Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (the Company, HKG: 476, together with its subsidiaries, collectively Ev Dynamics or the Group), a provider of new energy vehicles and integrated technology solutions, today announced that its 12-meter E-Bus model has passed the Whole Vehicle-Type-Approval System (WVTA) and Standardized On-Road Test Cycles (E-SORT) of the Economic Commission of Europe, laying the foundation for the Company’s entry into the European market at large. The Company’s 12-meter E-Bus is currently on its way to Munich, Germany, where it will be used as a test and display unit for European clients. Specifically designed with a distinctive and fresh…
Jointly enhance operational efficiency of construction industry using new technologies Launch new generation of smart management Mattex Asia Development Limited (Mattex Asia), a subsidiary of Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings Limited (HKG: 711), today announced that Build King Holdings Limited (Build King), a major construction contractor in Hong Kong, has agreed to invest in the company and a cooperation agreement signing ceremony was held this morning. The contract value of the investment is approximately HK$6 million. Build King will become the strategic shareholder of Mattex Asia and the parties will cooperate in accelerating the digitalization of processes used in construction material…
Communications Association of Hong Kong (CAHK) has expressed positive support to the Chief Executive’s 2021 Policy Address, in particular, its new initiatives on Smart City as highlighted under the “Building a Liveable City”. We welcome the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government’s plan to release more 5G spectrum by the end of October 2021 to meet the needs of various 5G services in terms of speed, capacity and coverage, it is fundamental to meeting the ever-increasing demand for data services. On the promotion of 5G application, we note from the Policy Address that the HKSAR Government launched the Subsidy Scheme for…
SMARTCHEM (Intelligent Fluids GmbH), a green chemistry blockchain project, has announced its SMAC Token Sale which starts on October 10th. Presently the company is majoring in three business areas, such as microelectronics, maintenance and oil & gas. Moreover, it would not hurt to mention that the SMAC Token Sale will fuel the company’s ambitions in development of safer, healthier and more sustainable world we live in. By offering a SMARTCHEM Token, SMAC, Intelligent Fluids GmbH is planning to attract companies to support green chemistry products instead of continuing to use toxic and harmful liquid solvents. At the same time, Non-Governmental…
Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (Champion REIT or Trust) (HKG: 2778), owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, has entered into an agreement concerning a cross-currency swap transaction (the Swap) with DBS Hong Kong (DBS). This derivative transaction is a sustainability-linked swap, which was closed in September 2021. It is designed to provide a hedge against potential interest rate or currency risks related to the Trust’s debt portfolio. Champion REIT values sustainable development and is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion of the community. This rationale is in alignment with the philosophy of DBS, which places great value on…
The first-ever Accounting & Finance Show Malaysia 2021 is launching on 12 October, bringing together those driving technological change in finance and accounting across Malaysia and beyond. Aimed at providing the best insights to enhance the ability and speed at which businesses adopt digital tools and technologies within the accounting and finance function, the one-day virtual event will feature 30+ local and international industry leaders who have leveraged technology to revamp and streamline their workflows. With 2 conference channels, Digital Business and Digital Practice, attendees can engage in debates and discussions revolving digital innovation, accounting tech, running a digital practice,…
Stephen Crystal of SCCG Management and the leadership of Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) announced today a partnership to bring MASL events to the US sports betting industry. The Major Arena Soccer League represents 16 teams across the United States and Mexico. The game is one of the fastest and most skilled version of soccer played indoors. The quick turnovers and high scoring games represents a high temp made for broadcast game. The 2021-22 season kicks off in November. Icons in the soccer world, Shep Messing, Keith Tozer and JP Dellacamera, lead the new executive MASL leadership team. Shep Messing,…