Author: Marie Jones

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to advise that Brandon Leong has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective 17th October 2023. The Company would like to thank Scott Richardson who has been Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since 31 July, 2023 and has led the finance team through the recent capital raise and year end audit process as well as implemented a number of improvement initiatives and will work through to the end of January 2024 to ensure a smooth handover to Brandon. Brandon comes with CFO role experience drawing on over 20 years…

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Following pioneering breakthroughs in basic science, companies are often needed to carry out technological innovation and commercialization to turn scientific breakthroughs into products that improve the living conditions of mankind. At around 17:45 on 2 October 2023, Beijing time, the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2023 were announced. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2023 was awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, two scientists who have long been dedicated to the research of mRNA technology, for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications in mRNA. What is nucleoside base modification? You may not be familiar…

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The opening ceremony of the China Energy Summit & Exhibition was held on the morning of September 20, 2023, at the China World Hotel in Beijing. The summit and exhibition was hosted until the 21st September 2023 and brought together hundreds of industry leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators to collectively explore the relevant opportunities and challenges facing the energy industry in China, Asia, and globally. At the opening ceremony, Marcus Magee, Vice President of dmg events, delivered a welcome speech. He emphasised that the energy sector is currently undergoing a revolutionary transformation, and it is imperative for all parties…

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Hackuity, the award-winning risk-based vulnerability management provider, has joined a select list of companies to be accredited by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA). The programme seeks to accelerate the growth of Singapore-based enterprise tech companies, match them with relevant key stakeholders to address problem statements and position them as qualified contenders to government and large enterprise players. The new milestone comes on the back of others, such as Hackuity’s recognition by the French government’s Grand Defi Cyber Stage 2. Hackuity, the award-winning risk-based vulnerability management provider, joins a select list of companies to be accredited by the…

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CorDx will take a revolutionary step in animal healthcare with the official global launch of CuPet at the 2023 Singapore Vet Show. CuPet aims to be customers’ first choice in animal health, offering a one-stop solution for all diagnostic needs. With an unwavering dedication to animal well-being, CuPet delivers accurate, intuitive, and affordable diagnostic test kits. Focused on efficiency and speed, CuPet diagnostic tests are designed for both veterinarians and pet owners. The brand prioritizes precise disease identification, ensuring quick and reliable results when every second counts. CuPet’s comprehensive product range offers solutions for a variety of species and diseases,…

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Following the success of its inaugural edition, the second Electronics Asia Conference (EAC), a virtual conference and exhibition organized by AspenCore, the publisher of EE Times Asia, EE Times India, and EDN Asia, is set to take place from October 17 to 19, 2023. With the theme “Strengthening Asia’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Ecosystem,” EAC 2023 aims to highlight the latest technology trends, innovations, and strategic insights within the electronics and semiconductor industry in Asia. The global semiconductor industry reversed its five straight quarters of decline by registering a 3.4% revenue growth in the second quarter of 2023, according to Omdia. Driving the turnaround are the wireless…

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foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), a leading talent platform, has unveiled the foundit Insights Tracker (fit) report for August 2023, offering comprehensive insights into hiring trends across Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. This in-depth analysis sheds light on the evolving employment landscapes in these dynamic Asian economies. The tracker reveals several intriguing trends in the comparative analysis of job markets in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Malaysia demonstrates a relatively consistent job demand over the past three months, signifying a stable market. Job opportunities in Malaysia have shown a positive resurgence with 1% month-over-month (MoM) growth and a robust…

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The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and Web in Travel (WiT) are delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural Travel Changemakers Awards 2023. From over 100 entries, 10 were selected as representing best practice. The Awards seek to recognise innovators who have harnessed technology to usher in a brighter future for the Asia Pacific region. The winners were revealed at the WiT Singapore Conference held on 3 October 2023. The Travel Changemakers Awards 2023 are organised by WiT in conjunction with ATTIA to celebrate innovators in the Asia Pacific who seized the opportunity to introduce new initiatives and programs to transform their organisations and impact…

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Diamond Equity Research, a leading equity research firm with a focus on small capitalization public companies has initiated coverage of QuantaSing Group Limited (NASDAQ: QSG). The in-depth initiation report includes detailed information on the QuantaSing Group’s business model, services, industry, valuation, management, and risks. The full research report is available here. Highlights from the report include: Diversified Scalable Technology Platform Infrastructure Enabling Diversified Course Offerings – QuantaSing started its journey in July 2019 by launching its flagship online financial learning service, QiNiu. The company gained significant traction early on, making it the largest online financial literacy platform for adults in China.…

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Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to advise that the Honourable Milton Dick Member for Oxley and Speaker of The Australian House of Representatives officially opened the THERMAL-XR® Coating Blending Plant on Thursday 28th September 2023. Figure 1 To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/182891_b23c9806d42a9932_001full.jpg Honourable Milton Dick said, “This blend plant represents a substantial investment in both technology and talent, featuring the latest advancements in nanotechnology coating production processes and quality control measures. The plant’s opening is a testament to GMG’s focus to develop into a world-leading energy-saving product manufacturing…

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The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and electronicAsia, organised by the HKTDC and MMI Asia Pte Ltd, will run concurrently from 13 to 16 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Shortly after, the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) will run at the HKCEC from 27 to 30 October and Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo from 26 to 29 October at AsiaWorld-Expo. The four fairs, hosting over 6,200 exhibitors from 35 countries and regions, will present a wide range of top-notch smart products and solutions, related services and…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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