Author: Marie Jones

Singapore, a vibrant financial and technological hub in Aisa, hosted an exceptional showcase of cutting-edge advancements in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the 42nd global edition of the World AI Show, organised by Trescon. Held on 2nd-3rd August 2023 at the iconic Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, the event brought together renowned tech innovators, leaders and industry experts gathered delving deep into the latest trends that are reshaping the global AI space. The 42nd global edition of the World AI Show, a part of Trescon ABC events, exceeded all expectations with a remarkable turnout and garnering praise from attendees.…

The 9th global edition of the World CX Summit, organised by Trescon, in Singapore was a resounding success. The event saw an illuminating confluence of leading tech titans, CX business experts, and innovators exploring the new-age tech solutions that are redefining the global CX space. Co-located with the World AI Show and World Blockchain Summit as a part of Trescon ABC events, was held at the prestigious Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on the 2nd-3rd August 2023. Trescon ABC events further cements Singapore’s position as a global innovation hub and an early adopter of emerging tech solutions. The event exceeded…

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sandy Barsky as the Government Liaison for the upcoming Blockchain & Infrastructure, the Rise of AI Conference. The event is scheduled to take place on September 28-29, 2023, in Washington, DC. With an extensive background in the field, Sandy Barsky brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Having worked for decades at the US General Services Administration and currently serving as the Executive Program Director for Government and Education at Oracle, Barsky has consistently fostered collaboration between industry, government, and academia. His dedication to promoting government…

The World AI Show, World Blockchain Summit and World CX Summit (#TresconABC), concluded on 3rd August 2023 with thought-provoking discussions, futuristic innovations, and actionable insights at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. With over 1500+ C-level attendees, 100+ speakers, 200+ investors, and 75 exhibitors spread across three dedicate expo zones, the event provided a spectrum of innovations that are pushing Singapore and the APAC region towards a decentralised digital future. Naveen Bharadwaj, CEO of Trescon expressed delight on how Trescon ABC is becoming a key platform for innovators and tech titans to accelerate the adoption of net-gen…

Four concurrent events return with grand line-up and new pavilions Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the much-anticipated HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, and HKTDC Home Delights Expo will run from 17 to 21 August at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The inaugural Food Expo PRO will be staged with the returning Hong Kong International Tea Fair at the same venue from 17 to 19 August. At the five events will be more than 1,700 exhibitors, providing a one-stop sourcing and shopping platform for trade buyers and the public to enjoy…

Sports Brand Recognized for Reaching $2.3 Billion in Global Retail Sales USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) today announced that U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), climbed License Global magazine’s prestigious list of 2023’s Top Global Licensors and for the first time ever is ranked in the top 25. The multi-billion-dollar, sport-inspired brand moved up three spots from 28th in 2022 to 25th overall and is considered one of the largest sports licensors and apparel licensors in the world. The iconic brand was also ranked as the second-largest sports brand, alongside the NFL and…

Egypt is actively pursuing a robust strategy to modernise its governmental services and community ecosystem, ushering in a fully digital and data-driven paradigm. This transformation aims to boost accessibility and efficiency in line with Vision 2030’s overarching goals. As Egypt accelerates its comprehensive digitalization across industries, leaders in Digital Transformation seek insights from industry experts to leverage optimal IT strategies. Technologies like IoT, AI/ML, Hybrid Cloud, and Cybersecurity play vital roles in value chains, urging enterprises to prioritise best practices for sustainable growth amidst the current landscape. Driven by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Egypt’s proactive strategy…

CanariaBio, a KOSDAQ-listed and a leading late-stage biotechnology company, announces the successful enrollment completion of a Phase 2 study of Oregovomab in combination with niraparib, GSK’s poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor, for treatment of patients with platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer. This trial, known as FLORA-4 (NCT05335993), is being conducted by CanariaBio, with GSK providing clinical trial supply of niraparib. The study will assess the immunological and clinical activity, early humoral response, and disease control rate of concomitant Oregovomab and daily oral niraparib. This will be a preliminary investigation of the interaction of indirect immunization with Oregovomab and concomitant niraparib therapy…

In February 2023, ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm. The number of users exceeded 100 million in just two months, making it the fastest software ever to have 100 million active users. Microsoft and Google have also launched New Bing and Bard to follow the tide. According to the analysis AI and Compute published by OpenAI, since 2012, the amount of compute used in the largest AI training runs has been increasing exponentially with a 3.4-month doubling time (by comparison, Moore’s Law had a 2-year doubling period). Since 2012, this metric has grown by more…

The Saudi Film Commission is expected to debut its new industry event, the Saudi Film Confex, in Riyadh later this year. Running from 1-4 October in BLVD Expo, the four-day conference and exhibition will lay the foundations for the Kingdom’s future film industry ventures and will attract the world’s leading filmmakers, producers, directors, investors, and media. “Saudi Film Confex will encompass pillars that support activities and interests in the Kingdom, with the goal of enhancing the industry’s presence and promoting the economic value of the film industry. Featuring the participation of various entities to showcase their services and innovation, curated…

HFR, Inc. (KOSDAQ 230240), the leading ICT solutions provider in Korea, today announced that it will collaborate with KT Corporation (KRX:030200; NYSE:KT), Korea’s largest telecommunications service provider, to advance technology development, expand private 5G (P5G) use cases, and support digital transformation (DX) for small to medium-sized enterprises, local governments and public enterprises. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at KT’s Songpa building in Seoul, Korea. This agreement combines the strength of these two companies: HFR, a leading private 5G innovator which offers my5G(TM), an end-to-end solution for deploying private 5G networks (components include a Service Management Platform,…

The 25th global edition of the World Blockchain Summit held in Singapore concluded with great fervour and enthusiasm about the future of blockchain technology in the APAC region. Held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center on 2nd-3rd August, the event brought together top innovators and leaders who showed the remarkable convergence of blockchain-based solutions and real-world applicability. Co-located with the World AI Show and World CX Summit as a part of Trescon ABC events, the World Blockchain Summit surpassed expectations with over 1500+ C-Suite attendees, 200+ investors, 100+ speakers and 75+ sponsors & partners. Spread across three dedicated…

Key updates on status of unresolved issues at the point of change of Board on 26 June 2023 Progress made by the new Board since taking over Setting a new path forward to ensure a sustainable future ahead The Board of Directors (the Board) of Kitchen Culture Holdings Ltd. (the Company or Kitchen Culture) hereby provides an interim update to lay out the legacy issues facing the Company that the Board has addressed or is currently addressing, as well as to provide shareholders with full transparency on how the Board intends to navigate the path forward. The list of legacy…

Mongolia-based Steppe Gold (TSX: STGO) has just announced a US$150-million funding deal to fully finance the Phase 2 expansion of its flagship project ATO gold mine in Mongolia. With expected annual production of 100,000 oz. gold equivalent by 2025 for 12 years, the company says it’s ready to unlock the full potential of its ATO mine and rapidly expand its presence in Mongolia. Steppe Gold is the only TSX-listed precious metals producer in Mongolia after Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO; LSE: RIO; ASX: RIO) acquired Turquoise Hill Resources for US$3.3 billion to simplify its ownership in the world-class Oyu Tolgoi mine.…

Many of us often joke about our friends when they get into a relationship, “Did you gain weight? Wow, you must be having a very loving partner now!” The start of dating and relationships often bring forth happiness between partners, eager to shower time and love on each other. More often than not, from the times spent eating out and enjoying each other’s company, men find themselves gaining weight during such wonderful times. Furthermore, as the relationship progresses on to the next level, marriage, and children come into the picture. Suddenly, combined with a hectic work schedule, there is simply no…

TOKYO & GUAM, Aug 7, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and T.P. Micronesia, Inc. (Lam Lam Tours and Transportation), one of the JTB Corp.’s group companies, are launching the second round of “Red Guahan Shuttle Free Ride Campaign” in Guam from August 7th, 2023 to December 6th, 2023. JCB provides a free ride on the Tumon Shuttle route of the Red Guahan Shuttle that connects Guam’s major shopping centers, Micronesia Mall and Guam Premier Outlets, via the hotel district. JCB cardmembers simply present JCB Cards[1] to the…

Society Pass Incorporated (“SoPa”) (Nasdaq: SOPA), Southeast Asia’s (SEA) next-generation, data-driven, loyalty, fintech and e-commerce ecosystem, today announced a strategic payments partnership with 2C2P, a global full-suite payments platform headquartered in Singapore, to drive e-commerce shopping in SEA. Through this partnership, Society Pass’s loyalty application would be able to offer 2C2P’s wide array of alternative payment options to customers based in the Philippines and Indonesia. 2C2P operates payment services in eight markets across Asia and supports over 250 payment options, from cards to cash to e-wallets. Over the years, 2C2P has established and nurtured an extensive network of partners globally, adhering to local and international regulatory compliance…

ESG refers to the performance of an enterprise in terms of Environment, Social and Governance. It is an investment philosophy that focuses on the environmental, social and governance performance of an enterprise and a non-financial measure or standard for measuring the performance of an enterprise. With the continuous advancement of the global carbon neutrality process and China’s transition to a high-quality and sustainable economic development model, ESG has become an important factor in corporate value judgment and development planning. Recently, a domestic power battery company obtained upgraded ESG ratings from a number of domestic and foreign rating agencies, and the…

B.Duck Semk Holdings International Limited (B.Duck Semk, together with its subsidiaries, the Group, HKG: 2250), the largest domestic character Intellectual Property (IP) company in China engaged in the provision of licensing services, design consultation services and retailing of licensed brand products of its original B.Duck family characters, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF) on 28 July 2023. According to the MoU, the Group will collaborate with PIF Asia Division in the form of investment, project and brand development. The total investment amount, which will be wholly funded by PIF,…

Mojave Demonstrates Takeoff and Landing Versatility on Unimproved Surface On Aug. 1, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed multiple successful takeoffs and landings with its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on a dirt strip near El Mirage, Calif. The ability to take off and land on unimproved surfaces demonstrates Mojave’s departure from traditional fixed-wing aircraft’s dependence on prepared runways. This new capability provides greater versatility and allows the aircraft to operate in areas previously deemed unsuitable for UAS operations. “Being able to execute missions in austere locations with runway independence opens the operational envelope for commanders across all…