Author: Marie Jones

Integration Into the Apica Ascent Platform Will Deliver Active Observability to Help Alleviate Data Challenges for IT, DevOps, and Monitoring Teams Apica, the leader in synthetic monitoring and observability, today announced its agreement to acquire observability data fabric startup LOGIQ.AI. Apica also announced it has raised $10 million in funding from existing investors Industrifonden, SEB Foundation, and Oxx. With the acquisition and the new financing, Apica plans to continue delivering affordable and flexible observability innovations and develop new capabilities in the coming months for enterprise customers. Today, IT teams must balance the need for standardization and cost reduction with the…

Global renewable energy developer, service provider, and solar distributor BayWa r.e. announces the sale of the Karadoc solar farm and the strategic development partnership with Atmos Renewables (Atmos) for a series of wind projects, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to renewable energy development in Australia. BayWa r.e. is committed to the redeployment of resources from the sales proceed and further investments in its existing pipeline of 5GW in the Australian renewables market. The Karadoc solar farm represents BayWa r.e.’s first owned and built solar plant in Australia, and it stands as one of Australia National Electricity Market…

We Create Heirs Through Luxury Fertility & Surrogacy Patek Philippe Geneve is synonymous with the next generation. IMA ART Fertility helps its Chinese Clientele create the next generation through access to the world’s finest network of specialists in the fields of fertility and reproductive law. Launching the first of its kind We Create Heirs(R) fertility & surrogacy campaign exclusively serving China’s super wealthy, IMA ART embarks upon a truly unique adventure to capture the senses, imagination and desires of discreet high-net-worth families. IMA ART Fertility’s singular focus is helping discerning Chinese clientele build their families – and the next generation…

The end-to-end cybersecurity solutions provider was awarded Special Recognition as the Best Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) for its commitment to excellence Ensign InfoSecurity (Ensign), Asia’s largest pure-play end-to-end cybersecurity solutions provider, has won Special Recognition as the Best Managed Security Service Provider at the PIKOM Unicorn Tech Awards 2023. Hosted by PIKOM, the National Tech Association of Malaysia, the awards recognize excellent contributions, achievements, and dedication in tech fields. “We are delighted to have won the Special Recognition as the Best Managed Security Service Provider at the PIKOM Unicorn Tech Awards 2023”, shared Tammie Tham, Group Chief Executive Officer,…

In addition to helping alleviate a chronic nursing shortage in the United States, immigrant nurses are estimated to spend well over $46 billion annually in the U.S. economy while providing hundreds of millions more in financial support to family members back home, according to a report from CGFNS International, a global leader in credentials evaluation services that support health worker mobility. The Economics of Nurse Migration report is based on a survey of more than 1,500 foreign-educated nurses who have used the organization’s credentials verification services to facilitate their migration to the U.S. The results offer a window into the…

Essex Bio-Technology Ltd (Essex or the Group, HKG: 1061) today announced the interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023 (the period under review). Financial Performance Returned to Pre-COVID-19 Operating Level During the period under review, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of approximately HK$899 million, with an increase of 37.1% as compared to the same period last year, indicating normalcy in business to the pre-COVID-19 operating level. The profit of the Group increased by 22.0% to approximately HK$170 million as compared to approximately HK$139.2 million for the same period last year. As of 30 June 2023, the…

Medi Lifestyle Paves the Way for Next-Generation Preventive Healthcare through Strategic Collaboration, Elevating Its Position in the Global Market Medi Lifestyle Limited, a renowned Singapore-listed frontrunner in healthcare innovation, today unveiled a momentous collaboration between its indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, HealthPro Pharma Pte Ltd (HPP) and Healthpro Marketing Sdn. Bhd (HPM), with FIOR Bioscience, LLC and Shine Bioscience, LLC (SBS). This groundbreaking partnership promises to not only accelerate access to cutting-edge stem cell therapy products but to catalyse a revolution in healthcare, positioning regenerative medicine at the forefront of modern treatment across Asia. The collaboration will meld the unique and complementary…

SoPa officially launches Thoughtful Media Group (TMG), the leading digital advertising platform in Southeast Asia, in the Philippines market. TMG will present its Philippines executive team and disruptive influencer advertising business model at a media presentation in Manila on Thursday, 17 August 2023. TMG has expanded its ecosystem of multi-platform advertising services through a network of more than 10,000 talented creators across multiple industries in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines, assisting brands maximise marketing budgets and achieve significant revenue generation.  Society Pass Incorporated (Nasdaq: SOPA) (SoPa), Southeast Asia (SEA)’s next generation, data-driven, loyalty, fintech and e-commerce ecosystem, today announces the official…

Indonesia’s path toward a prosperous future hinges on its ability to leverage the digital economy. In Indonesia, digital transformation has transcended its role as a mere economic enabler; it has now become a cornerstone of the nation’s economic advancement. The advancement of a country’s digital sector is intricately interwoven with its economic foundation and can be envisioned as an unceasing cycle of growth that mutually reinforces and accumulates over time. Consequently, Indonesia stands at a critical juncture where calibrated digital integration promises unprecedented growth, but a mismanaged approach could deepen inequalities and stall progress. Thus, a comprehensive and considerate strategy…

Singapore investor and former parliamentarian Calvin Cheng has announced that his wholly-owned, newly rebranded Swiss company, Anchored Coins AG (“Anchored Coins”), will be issuing two stablecoins – a Euro-backed stablecoin AEUR, and a Swiss Franc-backed stablecoin ACHF. Both stablecoins will be backed 1-to-1 by their respective fiat currencies and held in Swiss banks. The stablecoins will be issued on the Ethereum and BNB Chain public blockchains. Earlier this year, the company was granted membership in the Swiss VQF, which means it has to comply with Swiss anti-money laundering obligations. Calvin Cheng, Chairman of Anchored Coins said, “Switzerland has very clear regulatory guidelines for…

Kingworld Medicines Group Limited (Kingworld Medicines or the Group, HKG: 01110), a leading healthcare distribution company, announced on 15th that the Group plans to further subscribe for the shares of Taiko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Taiko Pharmaceutical,” JP: 4574) at a price of 338.58 yen per share (equivalent to approximately 18.35 Hong Kong dollars). The additional subscription will involve 1,007,500 shares of Taiko Pharmaceutical and representing approximately 2.08% of the enlarged issued share capital of Taiko Pharmaceutical. The total consideration for this transaction value amounts to 341,119,350 yen (equivalent to approximately 18,488,669 Hong Kong dollars). After this acquisition, combined with the…

Impro Precision (HKG: 1286), the world’s sixth largest independent and China’s largest investment casting manufacturer, announced its 2023 interim results last week. Sales increased by 9.7% year-on-year to HK$2.4 billion, while net profit rose by 13.3% year-on-year to HK$300 million, which is no mean feat considering the various unfavorable factors at play, including a sluggish China economy which saw a good start earlier in the year, sales dampened by the Nantong plant which had not resumed production following the fire, higher depreciation costs of the new plants in Mexico as they are still in the ramp-up stage, and currency appreciation,…

The stage is set for a symphony of innovation and purpose as the Futurist Showcase takes center stage August 18, at 7:15 p.m. This exclusive event, a convergence of luminaries, will spotlight two trailblazing enterprises — Global Cannabis Holdings (GCH) (https://globalcannabisholdings.lu) and Avi8ted Ventures (https://avi8tedthoughts.com). These visionary companies are poised to reshape industries and redefine societal progress, all against the backdrop of the exquisite Pierce School Penthouse, a residence synonymous with entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking excellence. The visionary forces behind the Futurist Showcase are entrepreneurs Charlton Woodyard II, CEO of Avi8ted Ventures, and Brock Pierce, the President of the Bitcoin…

The 50-day countdown has begun for two highly-anticipated international technology congresses, the 27th World Congress on Innovation and Technology and the 6th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak, collectively known as WCIT|IDECS 2023. Hosted by the Sarawak Government, the event is set to bring together visionaries, experts, and industry leaders from around the world, and is scheduled to take place simultaneously on 4-6 October 2023 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCKK), Sarawak, Malaysia. Present today to officiate the countdown launch event of WCIT|IDECS 2023 was Yang Berhormat (YB) Datuk Haji Julaihi Bin Haji Narawi, Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT)…

ACROMETA Group Limited, an established specialist engineering service provider in the field of controlled environments serving mainly the healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, research and academia sectors, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary company Acromec Engineers Pte Ltd has been awarded a S$19 million contract for the design and construction of a 1,500 sqm high containment biosafety level research laboratory. The facility is designed for research on highly infectious pathogens potentially carried by infected animals and spread through airborne transmission. The state-of-the-art project involves the construction of a high containment biosafety laboratory using modular panels for both reliability and durability to withstand…

Ganjar Pranowo, the Governor of Central Java, Indonesia, is committed to driving the development of SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) in the region, to reach an international level. As of Q1 2023, SME export volume from Central Java had reached US$2.5 billion, resulting in a surplus of US$708 million for the province. During his two terms in office from 2013 to 2023, Ganjar facilitated the growth of SMEs through robust initiatives. One notable innovation was “Hetero Space,” a creative hub addressing the educational needs of SMEs, offering knowledge on aspects such as bookkeeping, packaging, branding, and even photography skills required…

Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust (Yuexiu REIT, together with Yuexiu REIT Asset Management Limited, collectively known as the REIT; HKG: 405) announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023. 2023 Interim Results Summary: – Overall operation grew steadily, with total revenue of RMB1,061 million, representing a 12.4% year-on-year increase. – Distribution of approximately RMB0.0541 per unit, equivalent to approximately HK$0.0590 for the period. This represents an annualized distribution yield of 7.07%. – As at 30 June 2023, the overall occupancy rate of the properties was approximately 84.0%. Guangzhou International Finance Center (GZIFC): – Tapped into potential…

Recently, Shanghai Bravowhale Information Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Bravowhale Technology), China first accredited platform with the I-REC Standard Foundation, and Evident held a week-long technology docking workshop in Hong Kong, China. The two parties discussed how to efficiently realize the I-REC technical verification and automatic issuance request submission of the international green certificate to further in-depth docking, and the cycle from the approval, registration to issuance of the I-REC international green certificate has been greatly shortened, potentially to within several hours. This work is intended to support national issues in managing large data volumes, such as meter…

 Core Healthcare Business[1] revenue remains resilient and the Group has a healthy net cashflow from operating activities for 1H23 of $14.2 million, providing cash resources for sustainable growth. Well-positioned to cater to the rising demand for primary and high value specialist dental healthcare services through network expansion and optimisation of the Group’s Artificial Intelligence system. 1st interim dividend of 0.16 cents per shares to be paid on 13 September 2023. Mainboard-listed Q&M Dental Group (Singapore) Limited (Q&M, the Company, and together with its subsidiaries, the Group) today reported total revenue of S$87.1 million, and profit after tax attributable to parent…

There were numerous worldwide offers from promoters for British boxing Olympic medalist Joshua Buatsi. Still, he finally chose to sign with promoters Boxxer, who hold the exclusive TV rights for the UK’s largest TV sports network, Sky Sports. Mazhar Majeed, the owner of Star People and advisor to Buatsi, negotiated Joshua’s multi-million pound, multi-year contract with his first fight on Sky Sports on May 6, 2023. The anticipated return to the ring of the undefeated Joshua Buatsi against Polish champion Pawel Stepien took place at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham in conjunction with global broadcasting partner Sky Sports and…