Author: Marie Jones

87% of people think the gifting season leads to wasteful behaviour. More than half of Europeans think that cost of living is their biggest concern right now. 59% are frustrated or angry about the amount of plastic in supermarkets. 57% would pay more for a product packaged sustainably. 94% of consumers reuse or repurpose metal gift tins. For the second year, metal packaging giant Eviosys has commissioned a Europe-wide survey of consumers’ sentiment towards packaging. The European leader surveyed 2,000 consumers in the UK, France, Germany, and Spain to get the latest information on priorities in this time of economic…

Global Offering of 500,000,000 Shares Offer Price Ranges from HK$0.55 to HK$0.75 per Share Persistence Resources Group Ltd. (Persistence Resources or the Group), the third largest gold miner(1) in Shandong Province, China, has announced the details of the proposed listing of its shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) under the stock code 02489. Offering Details The Group plans to offer a total of 500,000,000 shares (subject to the over-allotment option), of which 450,000,000 are international offer shares (subject to reallocation and the over-allotment option) and 50,000,000 are Hong Kong offer shares (subject…

Lien has found her dream property; however, she lacks adequate funds to buy the property. Her bank came to her rescue by offering her a mortgage loan, which falls under the category of secured loans. This means that Lien’s property now serves as collateral to secure the mortgage loan, and the bank will have the rights to the property till Lien repays the loan in full. Since mortgage loans have a lower lending risk due to the presence of the collateral, lenders usually charge a lower rate of interest on them in comparison to unsecured loans. The repayment of mortgage loans is…

LOOP(TM) BRANDED PET RESIN MEETS REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS OUTLINED BY THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPEAN PHARMACOPEIA Loop Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOOP) (the Company or Loop), a clean technology company whose mission is to accelerate a circular plastics economy by manufacturing 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic and polyester fiber, today announced that its Loop™ branded PET resin has been tested and is compliant for use in packaging applications in the pharmaceutical industry. The rigorous requirements and standards outlined by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP <661.1>, Plastic Materials of Construction) and the European Pharmacopeia (Ph.Eur. 3.1.15, Polyethylene Terephthalate for Containers for Preparations not for…

Q2 Metals Corp. (TSXV: QTWO) (OTCQB: QUEXF) (FSE: 458) (“Q2” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results from the 2023 surface exploration program on its wholly owned, 8,668-ha Mia Lithium Property (the “Property” or “Mia Property”) located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory of Quebec. The Property is host to the approximately 10-kilometre-long Mia Lithium Exploration Trend (the “Mia Trend”) and is situated proximal to major hydro-powerline and all-season road infrastructure. Due to the extreme wildfires in northern Quebec this past summer, the Company completed an abbreviated prospecting, mapping and rock sampling program from September 1 to September…

In an ever-changing interest rate environment, homeowners in Singapore may consider refinancing their home loans to reduce their monthly mortgage monthly repayments. What exactly does refinancing your home loan entail? In simple terms, mortgage refinancing involves replacing your existing home loan with a different loan from another bank. Keep reading to find out how to refinance your home loan in Singapore. How Does Refinancing a Mortgage Work? When you apply for mortgage refinancing with a new bank, the bank will review information like your income, credit score and assets to determine if you fulfil the refinancing requirements. If you’re deemed eligible for…

The 28th Global edition of the World Blockchain Summit, organised by Trescon, draws the year to a close as it returns to Bangkok on December 13th and 14th, 2023. Hosted at the esteemed Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Towers, the event stands as a global focal point for blockchain innovation, bringing together a consortium of industry pioneers, innovators, and web3 enthusiasts. Within this gathering, these distinguished individuals will convene to deliberate on of blockchain’s impact in propelling Thailand’s journey towards digital transformation. Thailand is strategically positioning itself as Southeast Asia’s primary hub for blockchain innovation. The country is spearheading the…

Tokyo, Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Dec 13, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – Japan’s only international payment brand JCB Co., Ltd. (“JCB”) has launched the “JCBDC” (JCB Digital Currency) Phase 2 pilot project with IDEMIA, a global leader in identity technologies, and the world’s leading fintech company Soft Space Sdn Bhd. (“Soft Space”). In Phase 1 of the JCBDC project, JCB, IDEMIA, and Soft Space developed a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) payment solution, enabling merchants to accept CBDC without the need to modify their POS (point of sale) terminals and payment cards. This solution was successfully piloted in Tokyo in 2023, which…

What do my customers want? This is the burning question that every leader asks, and that the savviest executives are asking more frequently than ever. Technology has handed customers unprecedented control over the experience of purchasing goods and services. The process increasingly plays out in fluid, hypercompetitive, and always-on markets with many channels and touchpoints, or individual interactions. Crafting a powerful customer experience (CX) surpasses mere product delivery. It’s the art of forging connections with individuals who become brand advocates, naturally amplifying your presence across social media and personal interactions. It extends beyond fulfilling needs promptly—it’s about fostering touchpoints that…

Hack The Box has been recognized as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Cybersecurity Skills And Training Platforms, Q4 2023. Hack The Box received the highest possible scores in seven criteria: Skills Assessment and Verification, Gamification, Competition and Recognition, Learner Experience and Adoption, Curriculum Management, Vision, Pricing Flexibility and Transparency, and Community. A year of remarkable growth This recognition follows a momentous year for Hack The Box-a successful $55 million Series B funding, surpassing 2 million platform members worldwide, and an expanded product offering that introduced new defensive security solutions, complementing its prowess in offensive methods since 2017. Offering hands-on, captivating…

Strengthening commitment to the medical device field and contributing to the development of the medical device industry in Japan TOKYO, Dec 12, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which develops industrial precious metals products as one of the core companies of TANAKA Precious Metals, announced that it has contributed to Global Vascular Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kenta Bito; COO: Shunto Maegawa), a medical venture company developing a medical device for the treatment of lower limb ischemia that serves as a stent delivery system for lower limb…

ACROMETA Group Limited (“ACROMETA”, or the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), an established specialist engineering service provider in the field of controlled environments serving mainly the healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, research and academia sectors, today announced that its 70% owned subsidiary Life Science Incubator Holdings Pte Ltd (“LSI”) signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement (“Agreement”) with its partner Fenglin Healthcare Industry Development (Group) Co. Ltd. (“Fenglin Group”). (3rd from Right) Fenglin Group Deputy General Manager Mr Pan Taishen and (2nd from Right) AcroMeta Executive Chairman Mr Levin Lee Keng Weng at the signing ceremony The Agreement follows an…

Nearpay secures $14M in Series A funding, led by Sanabil Investments, with participation from stc Corporate Investment Fund, Vision Ventures, Hala Ventures and Arzan Ventures. Nearpay’s payment infrastructure as a service allows acquiring banks, payment service providers and fintech startups to launch card present payments quickly, securely and integrate their own systems. The $14 million Series A funding positions Nearpay to accelerate its mission, driving leadership in fintech by transforming how businesses handle payments. Nearpay, the cutting-edge Saudi fintech startup specializing in payments infrastructure as a service, announced today the successful closure of a $14 million Series A funding round…

Personal loans are the go-to option to tide over a financial crunch. Personal loans help fulfil your cash needs for weddings, medical emergencies, home improvements, and consolidating high-interest debts. Since personal loans are easy to avail, versatile and have a hassle-free application process, they are an ideal option for borrowers. Benefits of Personal Loans You Must Know Before Applying Here are 5 primary benefits of choosing personal loans as your option to fulfil your financial needs: 1. No Collateral Requirement Most personal loans are unsecured loans, so there is no need to pledge any collateral as a token of security. This benefit…

To achieve the vision of developing the project of Linyi International Exchange Centre of Agricultural By-products Tianyun International Holdings Limited (Tianyun International, together with its subsidiaries, the Group) (HKG: 6836), a leading seller and manufacturer of processed fruits products and and specialty beverages in China, is pleased to announce that, today the Group and Linyi City Development and Industry Development Co. Ltd. (Linyi Development), entered into a cooperation agreement (the Cooperation Agreement) to establish a joint venture (the Joint Venture Project), which will be principally engaged in warehousing and the sales of agricultural and processed products. The Group will be…

Are you planning to purchase a new home or refinance your property in Singapore? If you are on the lookout for flexible mortgage options and loan packages, applying for a home loan with Citibank may be a suitable choice. With Citibank Home Loan , you can look forward to a variety of mortgage interest rate packages with pricing pegged to the Compounded Singapore Overnight Rate Average (Compounded SORA), allowing you to enjoy lower monthly instalments and interest savings for refinancing your home loans. Preferential mortgage interest rates are also available for Citigold and Citigold Private Client customers. What’s more, you will be…

The 4th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (India) were presented today in an exclusive luncheon and presentation ceremony at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. The exclusive luncheon and presentation ceremony, hosted at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd. came out on top as the year’s biggest winner, scoring the title of Best Sustainable Developer. The company also earned Special Recognitions in ESG and Sustainable Design and Construction. A wide array of companies and projects were given Special Recognitions this year. Supreme Universal received the Special Recognition for Luxury Development while Turner…

The innovative medical device company in China with a main focus on the field of minimally-invasive interventional cryotherapy, Cryofocus Medtech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (the Company or Cryofocus Medtech, HKG: 6922), on a voluntary basis to announce that the Company has obtained the marketing approval for its self-developed Atrial Fibrillation Cryoablation System (AF Cryoablation System) from the National Medical Products Administration of the People’s Republic of China (the NMPA). The AF Cryoablation System of Cryofocus Medtech, consisting of the cryoablation equipment, the balloon cryoablation catheter, the disposable intracardiac mapping catheter and the adjustable curved guide catheter, is the first cardiac product…

The 2023 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Greater Niseko) today distinguished the companies catalysing the development of Japan’s foremost skiing destination. The exclusive luncheon and presentation ceremony, hosted at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. In an exclusive ceremony at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, Apex Property triumphed as Best Developer, with wins for its developments Hanaridge and Hanacreek. Hanaridge was distinguished as Best Housing Development (Greater Niseko) and Best Estate Housing Development while Niseko Kyo by Rooftop RE (Japan) Pte Ltd was named Best Condo Development (Greater Niseko) and Best Luxury Hotel Condo Development. Niseko…

Amongst the plethora of credit card options available, it is necessary to choose a consumer-friendly credit card like the Citi Plus Credit Card, which offers endless opportunities for converting your spending into earnings. Citi Plus Credit Card is designed to provide customers with a multitude of powerful features for a wholesome experience. Here are some features of the Citi Plus Credit Card: Earn 3X Points for online spending and gym memberships. Convert big statements into small payments with the “FlexiBill” Installment Program. Get instant cash in times of emergency. Redeem accumulated Points for rewards like merchandise and travel privileges. Repay significant transactions in…