Author: Marie Jones

Sarawak also launches Digital Economy Blueprint 2030 as part of its vision to become a digital economy powerhouse in the region The Sarawak Government today officially launched the 27th World Congress on Innovation and Technology and the 6th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak, otherwise collectively known as WCIT|IDECS 2023 (the ‘Event’), two international technology events held concurrently and targeted at business leaders, senior corporate figures, government representatives, policymakers, civil society, and industry experts. Today’s opening ceremony of the three-day Event at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCKK), Sarawak, Malaysia, saw the convening of more than 10,000 attendees from 46 countries around…

PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has once again engaged international partners to expand its presence in the global market and explore additional business opportunities in support of energy supply and security. PIS has signed an agreement with BGN, a leader in global energy, in which the two companies outlined prospective collaborations that span joint ownership of Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) vessels, LPG cargo transportation, vessel leasing, amongst others, establishing the foundation for an enduring partnership. The first two vessels may be delivered as early as the first quarter of 2024. With a current fleet size of 97 vessels, this…

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has released a study to understand the usage of different video services in Indonesia and consumer attitudes towards them. The study looked at video across social media, user-generatedcontent (UGC), linear TV, messaging services and premium OTT. This is a follow-up to its study on Premium OTT – Building its Rightful Place in the Digital Market, which was first released in September 2022 and focused on the Singapore market. Amongst Indonesian consumers, premium OTT is viewed as having the highest quality content. 75% of users of premium OTT services (such as Netflix, Vidio, Viu and…

Erez Capital, an emerging venture capital fund investing in disruptive technologies, is thrilled to announce the addition of Arpit Garg as a General Partner. Prior to joining Erez Capital, Arpit was a tech investment banker at Drake Star Partners. He advised on mergers and acquisitions and private placements (Series B onwards) for companies operating in Fintech, AI, and Entertainment verticals. Arpit joins Erez Capital with valuable experience as an investment banker with Drake Star Partners in Los Angeles, and Beekman Advisors, where he advised companies operating in Real Estate and FIG sectors in over $3 Billion of M&A transaction value.…

ZeptoMetrix® is pleased to announce it has been awarded an IVDR Quality Management System certificate from British Standards Institution BSI, NB 2797, one of the notified bodies under the new EU In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR). This certificate applies to the majority of the current portfolio of CE marked ZeptoMetrix NATtrol™ quality control products that are the industry’s preferred brand for molecular diagnostic testing and are supplied ready-to-use as independent third-party quality control materials. With this significant certification step completed, ZeptoMetrix will focus on the implementation of updated product labelling over the next several months. “ZeptoMetrix is delighted with our…

HanchorBio Inc., a global clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on the discovery and development of innovative immuno-biomedicines to treat a wide variety of patients suffering from different solid tumors or hematological malignancies with significant unmet medical needs, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1, multi-regional, multi-center clinical trial (ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05892718). The trial aims to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamics, and anti-tumor activity of HCB101 in patients with advanced solid tumors or relapsed and refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma. “The dosing of the first patient with HCB101 marks another major milestone in evaluating the potential benefit of…

Created with the use of AI as an amalgamation of 80 faces and voices of children, the world now has its first digital spokesperson for children called “Uni”, who was revealed at the third edition of the Children’s General Assembly in Billund, Denmark from September 19th to 21st. Uni is now ready to amplify the voices of children bringing their perspectives and solutions to global leaders and serving as an inspiration for creative approaches to tackle challenges. A manifesto and 40 ideas addressing the world’s challenges have now been sent from the world’s children to global leaders. That’s the summary…

Effortless automated measurement and high-quality data regardless of operator’s skill ULVAC-PHI, Inc. has launched the sales of its flagship model of Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) instrument, the ‘PHI nanoTOF 3+.’ Overview We are pleased to announce the launch of the PHI nanoTOF 3+. This new product release comes two years after its predecessor, the PHI nanoTOF 3. The new model builds upon the foundation of the PHI nanoTOF 3 and introduces the following three new features. 1. Newly Developed Mass Analyzer The newly developed mass analyzer inherits the advantages of the traditional TRIFT analyzer while enhancing the mass…

Driving the Medical and Scientific Affairs Division to provide the highest level of patient access and safety Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, named Dr. John de Csepel to the role of Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective immediately. In this role, John will report to CEO Stefan Kaufmann and drive the globally integrated Medical and Scientific Affairs Division (MSA) with a wealth of experience and remarkable track record in healthcare. Olympus is devoted to developing safe medical devices with demonstrable clinical and economic value to reduce the social burden of…

The recent JPEX incident, which has attracted a lot of attention from the Hong Kong and international media, serves as a timely reminder of the importance of establishing a robust and supportive regulatory environment that promotes the development of a healthy virtual asset and Web3 ecosystem to ensure the integrity of virtual asset platforms and protect the interests of market players and the investing public alike. Like the previous Gatecoin, AAX and FTX episodes, the JPEX incident has once again brought to the limelight the risks posed by unregulated (or under-regulated) virtual asset platforms, including potential fraudulent practices, underscoring the…

Dubai is set to take centre stage on action for climate change as Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, is gearing up to host the first ever Future Sustainability Forum (“The Forum”) to be held 4-5 October 2023, at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC. Set to attract over 1000 industry leaders, including more than 50 speakers, representing 30 countries, the 2-day Forum will explore how the financial sector can lead the charge in addressing climate change, promoting a just transition to a sustainable economy, and aligning efforts with…

Aiming at fostering investment in the green sector, digital transformation, and sustainable trade and supply chains, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London, in collaboration with Representative Office of Bank Indonesia in London and the Indonesia Investment Promotion Center (IIPC) London, will host the Indonesia Investment Forum (IIF) 2023 in London on 5 October 2023. Aiming at fostering investment in the green sector, digital transformation, and sustainable trade and supply chains, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London, in collaboration with Representative Office of Bank Indonesia in London and the Indonesia Investment Promotion Center (IIPC) London,…

Under the patronage of His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Film Commission, H.E. Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez, the Saudi Vice Minister of Culture, inaugurated the Saudi Film Confex in its first edition today at the Riyadh Front EXPO. The event saw attendance from select Arab and international filmmakers and several national, regional, and international directors and industry experts in the kingdom. H.E. Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez, the Saudi Vice Minister of Culture stressed, in his opening speech at the Saudi Film Confex, that…

Awarded as the “E-Commerce Event Series of the Year 2023” by The Southeast Asia Business Awards, Smart Digital Retail is considered as a bridge, and an arena where we connect the thinkers, innovators, disruptors and most importantly all of the decision-makers in the Philippine retail ecosystem. This live, in-person event will be a gathering of all the business executives from Retail, Ecommerce, Marketing, and all Technology Solution Providers across the entire country. The 2.0 Edition with the theme – “Digital readiness and the future of retail in the Philippines” will be hosted on November 30, 2023, in The Hilton Manila…

The G20 summit held in India has proved to be a game-changer for Indian entrepreneurs and the business community. This prestigious event brought together world leaders and policymakers, creating a platform for collaboration, innovation, and growth. The G20 Summit emphasized the importance of collaboration among nations to tackle the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises. This opens up new avenues for Indian SMEs to forge international partnerships, access global markets, and enhance their competitiveness. SMEs Considers India’s G20 Leadership as a Positive Step Towards India’s Global Leadership India’s leadership in the G20 summit has been hailed by industry leaders worldwide. Let’s…

Leveraging META’s patented NANOWEB(R) designs and Panasonic Industry’s proprietary process technology to deliver on new automotive and consumer electronics applications Meta Materials Inc. (the Company or META) (NASDAQ:MMAT), an advanced materials and nanotechnology company and a leading solution provider in the field of multi-functional transparent conductive materials, and Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. (Panasonic Industry), an operating company in charge of device business within the Panasonic Group with a proprietary and scalable process technology which delivers fine line low resistance and high transparency conductive films, have been jointly developing a strategic collaboration from design to mass production. This joint effort is…

PT PLN (Persero), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (PT SMI) signed partnership documents formalizing their commitment to work together towards achieving Indonesia’s greenhouse gas reduction target. The agreement signed on the sidelines of the 2023 Annual Meeting in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt Tuesday, (26/9) to work together to reduce Indonesia’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Minister of Finance Indonesia, Sri Mulyani remarked that holistic growth required energy supplies. Responding the need for renewable energy necessitates support and cooperation in providing adequate resources. “This is necessary for private sector participation in funding the climate agenda. This is…

As the UAE prepares to host the COP28 Summit later this year, the Future Sustainability Forum is poised to serve as the ideal platform for global sustainability leaders and innovators. They will assess emerging technologies while exploring avenues for cooperation to enhance capital flow toward sustainable financing. The forum co-hosted by the Commercial Bank of Dubai will invite eminent leaders from the public and private sectors to engage in ground-breaking discussions on sustainability’s impact on the global financial market. The  collaboration will further invigorate the regional innovation ecosystem, propelling industrial sectors towards adopting ESG measures and steering the region towards…

Critical findings from a comprehensive study on child safety products raise urgent concerns, prompting a call for enhanced safety standards and heightened vigilance among parents and caregivers In a dedicated effort to enhance child safety standards, Too Consult Sweden AB feels obliged to announce the results of our extensive investigation into the safety of retractable Safety Barriers (known in Europe) and Expansion Gates (known in the U.S.). This comprehensive study encompassed a meticulous analysis of numerous models available in both European and U.S. markets. Physical laboratory tests were meticulously conducted by the esteemed state-owned Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), while…

Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQX: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (FSE: A0I0.F) (FSE: A0I0.MU) (FSE: A0I0.BE) (the “Company” or “Appia”) is pleased to provide an update on the progress of its ongoing drilling program to outline the extent of the mineralized zone at Target IV on its PCH Iconic Clay Project in Brazil. To date, the Company has processed and sent 2,255 samples for analysis, from both the Reverse Circulation (RC) and Auger drill programs, and expects to release results in the near future. Summary: Completed 232 drill holes for a total of 2847.5 metres, of which: Reverse Circulation drilling: 147 holes…