Author: Marie Jones

HotelRunner, the leading hospitality and travel technology provider, proudly announces its acquisition of PayPad, a high-end point-of-sale system, and revamps it as HotelRunner POS, cementing its position as an industry-leading all-in-one technology platform. Founded in 2016, PayPad is a cloud-based, smart sales system designed exclusively for restaurants, hotels, and retail stores. PayPad expanded into the global market with a client base in the United Kingdom, Spain, the United States, and Türkiye. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in HotelRunner’s mission to offer a comprehensive, all-in-one solution with a specific focus on the hotels’ on-premise sales and payments. With its new and advanced…

The Group continue to innovate, digitise and expand product and service offerings Mercury Securities Group Berhad (Mercury Securities or Company), debuted today on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities), opening at RM0.27 per share which represents a premium of 8% over the initial public offering (IPO) price of RM0.25 per share. Mercury Securities is listed under the stock name of MERSEC with HKG: of 0285. Mercury Securities is an investment holding company and through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mercury Securities Sdn Bhd (a Participating Organisation of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”) and a Recognised Principal Adviser…

HUB.ID Summit, the annual keynote in the HUB.ID program for Indonesian start-ups, was held in Nusa Dua, Bali on September 15-16, bringing 80 digital startups and 80 global venture capitals together for investing in early-stage digital startups. HUB.ID is a government sponsored (Kominfo) program which focuses on startups in Fintech, Agritech and Fisheries, Healthtech, SME Enabler and Logistics, as well as ESG-Related sectors. This year’s Summit adopted the theme “Recalibrating the Industry: Indonesia’s Tech Investment Moving Forward,” aiming to analyze changes in market behavior post-pandemic and the tech winter, which have affected the focus of digital startups on product development and venture capital investments. These…

Sonim Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SONM), today announced another significant milestone in its growth strategy – a tier-one carrier in Australia has chosen to introduce Sonim’s premium mobile hotspot from its new connected solutions product line to its consumer and business customers. This new commitment signals Sonim’s successful market penetration into Australia and propels its growth trajectory for 2024. “At Sonim, we strive to deliver high-quality, cost-effective and reliable connectivity products, ensuring everyone can enjoy superior 5G experiences,” shared Simon Rayne, SVP and General Manager of EMEA and APAC at Sonim. “This latest adoption by another major carrier is a powerful…

Ennova Holdings, a forward-thinking organization committed to addressing financial inequality in Africa, has announced the launch of ‘TIER’ app upgrade version. TIER app is a simple payment and cross-border remittance app utilizing blockchain, AI technology, and big data. This revolutionary blockchain initiative aims to redefine financial possibilities while empowering individuals across the continent. Migrant workers in Africa often face significant obstacles, including being unbanked due to documentation issues and grappling with high remittance fees. In response, Ennova Holdings is pioneering innovative blockchain solutions through the TIER app, with a clear vision to tokenize assets for direct payments and a strong…

For the first time, the country will introduce online voting in its elections to the Federal National Council so that voters can vote from any device. This also includes Emiratis outside the country. The online voting system will be combined with in-person internet voting at polling stations through electronic voting kiosks, a digital channel that the United Arab Emirates has been using since 2006. The online voting platform will have a facial recognition authentication system. Scytl, leader in online voting and electoral modernization, has won a contract to facilitate online voting in the national elections to the Federal National Council of the United Arab…

When SYLPH and SEXROSE, two rising Chinese brands, made their debut at Las Vegas trade shows ASD Market Week and THE INTERNATIONAL LINGERIE SHOW last week, they captivated audiences and highlighted the growing influence of customers on the global stage. SYLPH, a jewelry and accessories brand, first caught buyer and media buzz with its lively booth filled with diverse floral, geometric, and nature-inspired statement pieces. Founded by pioneer Mio Ho, SYLPH empowers women to freely express their individuality and inner beauty by defying antiquated societal limitations on style. “Too often, arbitrary expectations restrict personal fashion. With SYLPH, I provide the tools to…

Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) (the “Company or “Doubleview”) is pleased to report that this season’s exploration drilling at its Hat polymetallic deposit has been successful in extending the dimensions of the Lisle Zone. Drilling is continuing to systematically increase the deposit envelop, and infill parts of the exploration model where drill hole coverage had been lighter. Note, for discussion purposes and to refer to areas shown in the accompanying drawing (Figure 1), the newly-named “Buck Zone” lies between Main Lisle Zone that has been drill tested since its discovery in 2014 and its west extension; the…

FMC-Film Music Contest, a unique international music competition for composers of film, television and video game music, is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Every year, FMC seeks out and showcases musicians, composers, sound designers and instrumentalists for their compositions, and filmmakers and video makers for their films, animations and music videos with original music, awarding prestigious prizes in several competition categories. For this special birthday year, the organisers have prepared several surprises, new features and major announcements. Something momentous is on the horizon. A big revelation from the FMC organisers is imminent. “This year, we have prepared a big surprise for…

K-Pop mania will reach new heights in Manila when four members of tripleS stage their first-ever Southeast Asian performance on September 21! Philippine fans can look forward to watching YooYeon, SooMin, NaKyoung, and YeonJi perform live, while a privileged few will have the chance to participate in an exclusive Meet and Greet. The group will be performing multiple hits from tripleS’ previous albums: “ACCESS”, “ASSEMBLE”, “AESTHETIC”, as well as LOVElution’s newest release, “ↀ”. YooYeon, SooMin, NaKyoung, and YeonJi are also the members of EVOLution, introduced in April 2023 as tripleS’ fourth official sub-unit. From the full 24-member roster, 8 members…

Subsidiary Niche-Tech Kasier (Shantou) Limited Recognised as the Fifth Batch of National-level “Specialised and Sophisticated – Little Giant” Enterprises The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)’s 14th Five-Year Plan for Promoting the Development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) has announced that it is necessary to establish a “one million, one hundred thousand, ten thousand ,a thousand” SMEs gradient cultivation system, which aims for China to nurture 1 million innovative SMEs, 100,000 provincial-level specialized and sophisticated SMEs, 10,000 specialised and sophisticated – Little Giant enterprises, and around 1,000 individual champions in the manufacturing industry. It plans to do this…

Pop culture universes will collide when the first-ever NEXUS FAN FAIR launches in the Philippines! Presented by Tier One Entertainment from September 19-21 at the MGBX Convention Hall, Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport World Resorts, NEXUS FAN FAIR will be an epic celebration for fans of gaming, technology, entertainment, music, and MORE! Fans of every kind will enjoy browsing the Expo area, where merchant booths will offer all kinds of games, merch, and other collectibles. And of course, no pop culture event would be complete without cosplayers! Guests are invited to come in their best costume. Get ready for an…

Witness the next evolution of haute couture as internationally-renowned Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco brings his acclaimed designs to Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) in the country’s first-ever Metaverse Fashion Gala. Taking place on September 18 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport World Resorts Manila, the event will redefine how audiences see digital fashion. For Cinco, whose designs have been worn by royalty of multiple countries, as well as celebrities like Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Nick Jonas, James McAvoy, Jason Derulo, Steve Aoki, Carrie Underwood, Sofia Vergara, Mila Kunis, Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Ellie Goulding,…

Offer Price is Between HK$55.60 and HK$61.16 per Share To Raise Proceeds Up to Between HK$1.02Billion and HK$1.13Billion China’s largest platform-centric decision-making AI company – Beijing Fourth Paradigm Technology Co., Ltd. (HKG: 6682), proposes to list its H Shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Hong Kong Stock Exchange).  Fourth Paradigm plans to offer 18,396,000 Shares (subject to the over-allotment option), of which 16,556,400 Shares will be International Offer Shares (subject to reallocation and the over-allotment option), representing approximately 90% of the initial offer shares; the remaining 1,839,600 Shares will be Hong Kong…

Habitus Associates Co., LTD., the entity behind the online art platform ‘Artue’ and under the leadership of Bo Young SONG, has secured a seed investment of 4 billion won. This investment round was led by SoftBank Ventures Asia with several angel investors also taking part. Artue, powered by Habitus Associates Co., LTD, is pioneering the art industry’s digital transformation. The platform is revolutionizing the traditionally offline, high-barrier art brokerage, providing emerging artists with market entry opportunities and reducing purchasing barriers for collectors. A notable feature of Artue is its digital twin technology, enabling a virtual experience that mirrors physical art…

King Power Mahanakhon is delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to all art enthusiasts and collectors as the BE@RBRICK WORLD WIDE TOUR 3 in Bangkok makes its highly anticipated debut in Southeast Asia. A collaboration between King Power Mahanakhon and co-curator and official distributor in Thailand, Art Works Worldwide Co., Ltd., this extraordinary event will take place from Thursday, 5th October – Sunday, 5th November 2023. The sensational BE@RBRICK WORLD WIDE TOUR 3 in Bangkok is an event to exhibit BE@RBRICK figures designed by top artists and creators using a 1000% BE@RBRICK as a canvas. The BE@RBRICK WORLD WIDE TOUR 3 in…

Eviosys has invested EUR 8 million in expanding the capacity of production of two-piece cans in three factories: Alcochete (Portugal), Murcia and Ribadumia (Spain). The investment will support additional production, custom printing and expanded logistics capabilities at all the sites, supporting the demand Eviosys customers are seeing in the fish, meat and pet food markets. Championing the Eviosys principle of global leader and local partner, the giant in the sustainable packaging industry has invested €8 million in expanding the capacity of production of two-piece cans in three factories: Alcochete (Portugal), Murcia and Ribadumia (Spain). The investment comes as the growing…

Nanofiber Quantum Technologies Inc. (NanoQT) raised $8.5m from leading venture capital investors. Phoenix Venture Partners (PvP) in the US, and Japan’s JAFCO Group Co Ltd, SPARX Group Co Ltd, Keio Innovation Initiative, Inc. (KII), and Waseda University Ventures (WUV) financed the round through convertible notes. Founded in 2022, NanoQT is a leading startup company focused on fiber connectable quantum computing hardware. Unlike superconducting circuits and ion traps for quantum computing, NanoQT uses a technology called nanofiber cavity Quantum Electrodynamics (QED). This technology has been derived from over a decade of intensive research by Professor Takao Aoki at Waseda University, Japan,…

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), with Dr Paul Watters of Cyberstronomy, have released a new report, “Consumer Risks from Piracy in the Philippines”, that once again highlights the possible dangers Filipino consumers face when accessing pirate sites. The report found that Filipino consumers visiting pirate streaming sites are 21.66 times more likely to be infected with malware compared to mainstream sites (with a verifiable detection rate of 10%(1)). When visiting pirate torrent sites, Filipino consumers are 16.66 times more likely than mainstream sites to be infected with malware (with a verifiable infection rate of 18%). Those consumers impacted can…

Hong Kong International Watch Forum explores regional trade trends Nearly 15,000 buyers from 95 countries and regions attended the physical exhibitions of the 42nd HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 11th Salon de TE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd. The physical exhibitions ended on 9 September but under the hybrid EXHIBITION+ format the online exhibitions continue until 16 September. During the fairs, the results of the 40th Hong Kong Watch Design Competition, also organised by the three…