Author: Marie Jones

World’s first regulatory framework based in Abu Dhabi for voluntary carbon markets elevates confidence First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Helix Climate conduct first trade on the exchange South Pole executes first over-the-counter transaction on Carbon Market Board ACX (AirCarbon Exchange) proudly announces its exchange and clearing house in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), ACX Abu Dhabi, is live. Key trades have already been executed and settled on the platform, signifying the commencement of what is anticipated to be a burgeoning market for voluntary carbon markets (VCM). ACX established its regional base in ADGM in August 2021 with the support of Hub71,…

Spikes Asia, APAC’s most prestigious and sought-after award for creativity and marketing effectiveness, has announced today that submissions are open for 2024, in addition to revealing the Jury President line-up. 2024 sees the highest number of markets represented across the 13 industry experts, which are: Australia, Mainland China, India, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and for the first time, a Taiwan-based agency. Alice Chou, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Creative, Taiwan, who will preside over theDirect and Outdoor Juries, said: “Spikes Asia is a pivotal creative platform in Asia, and I’m very honoured and thrilled to be representing…

The highly-anticipated InfoComm India 2023 opened its doors today at a new venue, Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) in Mumbai. This year’s show started on a strong note with a significant 19% show expansion, hosting a full-house of 190 exhibiting companies, including 15 first-time exhibitors. Having a record-breaking number of exhibitors and thousands of visitors transversing the show floor on opening day since its inaugural edition, InfoComm India 2023 stands as the quintessential annual gathering for India’s Professional AudioVisual (Pro AV) and Transformative Technology community. “InfoComm India is on a promising growth trajectory, mirroring the remarkable expansion of India’s Pro…

Annual address outlines comprehensive blueprint for Hong Kong’s future development The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the 2023 Policy Address, delivered today by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s (HKSAR) Chief Executive Mr John Lee. The Policy Address presents a comprehensive set of measures encompassing various areas, such as the economy and trade, people’s livelihood and youth development. It addresses the challenges and opportunities facing Hong Kong, with the aim to reinforce its competitive advantages, integrate into national development and serve as an international hub connecting global markets as well as promote economic growth, paving the way for…

Communications Association of Hong Kong (CAHK) fully supports the Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address, in particular Strengthening Hong Kong’s role as a regional communications hub. CAHK welcomes the Hong Kong SAR Government’s planning in the four specific areas:   (1) “Further enhance the overall coverage of 5G network by expediting the expansion of mobile network infrastructure in rural and remote areas, making more 5G spectrum available to mobile network operators through auctions and co-ordinating with relevant organizations to enhance the 5G network capacity at major public event venues, e.g. Central Harbourfront Event Space, Hong Kong Coliseum, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition…

On September 29, 2023, the Inland Revenue Board Of Malaysia (IRBM) published that for businesses with an annual turnover of RM100 million and above, E-Invoicing will be mandatory from June 1, 2024 and for all other businesses from January 1, 2027. Thiswill apply to both domestic and cross-border transactions. There will be two options for transmitting E-Invoices, on the one hand, thesupplier can create an E-Invoice and share it to IRBM via the MyInvois Portal, or on the other hand the supplier can use an API (Application Programming Interface). The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is Malaysia’s Peppol Authority and…

In Southeast Asia, the Philippines stands as one of the most rapidly advancing economies. With a population of 106 million, the country boasts 50 million internet users and 34 million smartphone owners. Despite this, formal financial services remain accessible to only 20 million individuals, highlighting a significant gap in financial inclusion within the country. Even with a population exceeding 100 million, the Philippines has rapidly emerged as a growing economy. However, a significant hurdle remains in the form of approximately 70 million unbanked individuals, severely constraining their access to both domestic and global financial networks. Leveraging its digital payment achievements,…

BLUETTI, the leading brand in the clean energy storage industry, is gearing up to launch its latest EP760 in Australia on September 25th at 9 a.m., a 7,600W home backup power system with a flexible capacity of up to 19.8kWh for better energy management. This cutting-edge product will keep the entire home bright, even during sudden power outages, and most importantly, without paying high energy bills. Slash Your Electricity Bills The EP760 is built to significantly reduce electricity bills, making it a beneficial investment for homeowners. This home energy storage system is compatible with various photovoltaic panels and supports efficient solar energy storage at…

Enabling proposals tailored to customer needs through the establishment of five or more different precious metal alloy powder production methods TOKYO, Oct 25, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which develops industrial precious metals products as one of the core companies of TANAKA Precious Metals, announced that it has succeeded in creating a high-entropy alloy powder composed of precious metals with a fine particle size of 10µm or less high crystallinity and excellent composition uniformity. This product is the world’s first high-entropy alloy powder composed of only five precious metals: platinum (Pt), palladium…

The recently concluded Future Sustainability Forum organized by DIFC, held at the Ritz Carlton DIFC on October 4-5, 2023, highlighted Dubai’s pivotal role in shaping global sustainability efforts. The evolving climate conditions pose a significant global economic challenge and Dubai being a leader in the global sustainability drive, seized this remarkable opportunity. The Future Sustainability Forum boasted over 1500 industry leaders, including more than 70 speakers representing over 30 countries. This two-day event underscored Dubai’s commitment to mobilizing the regional innovation and financial sector toward a just transition and a sustainable future The forum featured a series of engaging panel…

Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (GERMANY: A1W038) (the “Company or “Doubleview”) is pleased to announce the inaugural drill results from the south extension of the Lisle Zone. Drill holes H057, H058, and H059 have expanded the Lisle Deposit by 120m to the south and increased the volume of mineralization that will be included in the resource estimate which is being prepared by an independent engineering group and scheduled for completion in Q1 of 2024. This zone also encompasses drill hole H067 announced in news release dated 17th of October, 2023. The polymetallic Hat project is located in the Golden…

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to advise that Company Director Mr. Jack Perkowski, based in New Jersey USA, is appointed by the Company’s board of directors as Chairman of the Board effective October 24, 2023. Mr. Jack Perkowski To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/185067_1e368561a4f8dbac_001full.jpg Upon graduation from Yale and the Harvard Business School, Mr. Perkowski spent twenty years on Wall Street as Head of investment banking at Paine Webber, a major securities firm that was eventually acquired by UBS in 2000. In 1991, Mr. Perkowski moved to Hong Kong…

Thoughtful Media Group Inc (“Thoughtful Media” or “TMG”), the Thailand-based social commerce-focused, premium digital advertising network of Society Pass Incorporated (“SoPa”) (Nasdaq: SOPA), Southeast Asia’s (SEA) next generation, data-driven, loyalty, fintech and e-commerce ecosystem, today announces that it will commence sponsoring local live music events in SEA, resulting in creating unique marketing opportunities for advertisers. Expected to launch its first concert in 4Q 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia, TMG-sponsored concerts will focus on the local musicians with a tag line of “Lemburan”, which translates as “over-time”, aiming to create a distinctive space and time for music fans to gather and to enjoy the nostalgia…

In an ambitious stride towards environmental sustainability, BANTgo and Verofax have announced a pioneering collaboration to enhance e-waste collection. The groundbreaking partnership seeks to galvanize the masses into responsible recycling by rewarding their endeavors with tokenized incentives. Verofax, was awarded the GITEX Supernova Web3 and Blockchain award, introduces its innovative technology to this eco-initiative. The venture encompasses the deployment of advanced smart bins explicitly designed for e-waste collection. These bins are equipped with a validation system to ensure accurate assessment of the electronic devices being recycled, determining their equivalence in terms of recoverable materials. BANTgo, renowned for its expertise in…

The trading platform for fine wines from across the world will hold a Public Day on Sunday The HKTDC Hong Kong International Wines & Spirits Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 3 to 5 November, Friday to Sunday, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The 15th edition of the Fair will assemble more than 500 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions to showcase fine beverages from around the globe as well as wine-related products and services. The first two days will be open to industry professionals and buyers while the last…

Meenal Mech gives powerful performance in front of a packed auditorium in Singapore. Talented student-singer Meenal Mech shared the stage with acclaimed Indian playback singer Javed Ali in a packed concert at Singapore’s Esplanade Concert Hall, displaying her vocal skills, which were shaped and polished under the aegis of Global Schools-Sheykhar Ravjiani School of Music (GSSR SOM). Meenal – a student of Global Indian International School (GIIS) Kuala Lumpur – has been under the mentorship programme with Sheykhar Ravjiani, the acclaimed music composer and singer from India, who has joined hands with Global Schools Group to groom young performing artists…

Leading metal manufacturer Eviosys has achieved the prestigious Platinum Level rating from Ecovadis; the world’s most trusted assessment platform. This recognition places Eviosys within the top 1% of the 100,000 companies evaluated by Ecovadis and rewards the business’ dedication to sustainability across Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Notably, with an exceptional score of 100% in the Environment category, Eviosys demonstrates an unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, setting a new industry standard for sustainable practices within the metal packaging sector. Building on this success, Eviosys remains committed to furthering its sustainability initiatives, with ongoing investments in research…

H World Group Limited (H World or the Group, NASDAQ: HTHT and HKG: 1179) announced its preliminary results for hotel operations in the third quarter ended 30 September 2023 (Q3 2023). As of September 30, 2023, H World operated 9,157 hotels with 885,756 rooms in operation in 18 countries. In Q3 2023, Legacy-Huazhu (refers to H World’s business in China) reached 545 new hotel openings, marking an increase compared to 262 in Q1 and 374 in Q2 of 2023, which also demonstrated the franchisees’ recognition and confidence in promising development prospects of H World following their recovery of exceptional operating…

SydTek DAO is on a mission to reshape the landscape of education, harnessing the power of blockchain technology and the Metaverse to make learning accessible to all. One of its most exciting partnerships is with TCG World, where it plans to establish its primary Metaverse campus. This collaboration represents a significant leap forward in bringing education to the masses within this innovative digital realm. SydTek DAO has its roots in a diverse team of educators, technologists, and blockchain enthusiasts. United by a common vision, they seek to utilize blockchain and the Metaverse to democratize education, making it inclusive and accessible to…

Q2 Metals Corp. (TSXV: QTWO) (OTCQB: QUEXF) (FSE: 458) (“Q2” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has collared the first drill hole of its inaugural drill program at the 8,668-ha Mia Lithium Property (the “Property”) located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory of Quebec. Drilling has commenced at the west end of the Mia Lithium Exploration Trend (Mia Trend) known as the Mia Zone, with two active drill rigs at site focused on drilling the confirmed spodumene pegmatite outcrops in the area. Figure 1. Photo of drilling at the Mia Zone To view an enhanced version of this…