The Group to focus on expanding customer base upon relocation to the Target Property in Glenmarie KGW Group Berhad, a logistics services provider offering ocean freight services, air freight services and freight forwarding services as well as warehousing and distribution of healthcare-related products and devices, debuted today on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, opening at RM0.23 per share which represents a premium of 9.5% over the initial public offering (IPO) price of RM0.21 per share. KGW is listed under the stock name of “KGW” with stock code of “0282”. KGW is an award-winning and asset-light logistics services…
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TOKYO & HONG KONG, Aug 1, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., an international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., has launched the JCB Contactless payment service in the e-payment system of Tramways in Hong Kong. The new service is applicable to the whole trams fleet. JCB logo is shown on the contactless payment reader to emphasize JCB Contactless in service Tramways has been in operation since 1904, and trams run between the east and the west along the northern coast of Hong Kong Island. Tramways is the world’s largest fleet of double-deck tramcars in operation, carrying up to 200,000 passengers…
UK student visa customers in and around Selangor can submit their application with ease at this new location As part of this package, customers will also receive a range of additional services such as courier return of passport and SMS notification VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, entered into a strategic partnership with the Sunway Resort Hotel in Selangor, Malaysia. Through this alliance, VFS Global aims to offer UK student visa services through its UK Premium Application Centre at the Sunway Resort Hotel in Selangor. UK student visa customers can now…
The Ministry of Energy of Thailand, the Ministry of Transport of Thailand, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand, the Ministry of Public Health, and Trade and Industry of Japan, in collaboration with GAT International Co., Ltd., will organize the executive-level forum “Sustainable Energy Technology Asia-SETA 2023” and “Solar+Storage Asia-SSA 2023” in the field of energy in Asia. The event will be held under the theme “Driving Asia’s Energy Transition Pathways to Carbon Neutrality” aligning with Thailand’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions…
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has appointed Clare Bloomfield as its new Chief Policy Officer (CPO), with immediate effect. Bloomfield has been with the team since 2017 as Director, Policy & Research, and more recently as Acting CPO, helping to develop and execute policy initiatives relevant to the video industry, in consultation with and on behalf of AVIA member companies. In her new role, Bloomfield will spearhead AVIA’s policy unit, working with members to set the policy strategy and represent and engage in constructive dialogue with governments and regulators around the region so they may better understand the curated…
Recently, Dyness Digital Energy Technology Co., Ltd, a global energy storage technology company, announced that it has completed rounds of B and C financing successively. Youshan Capital and a fund affiliated with CICC Capital are the lead investors, and several other well-known investment funds also participated, such as L Catterton. Founded in 2017, Dyness is committed to becoming a global leading energy storage technology company. Dyness is one of the leading enterprises to develop global energy storage market, with a core team consisting of talents from leading companies in the industry, and over 90 international patents. Currently, it has successively…
Home to a thriving innovation hub, Singapore is all set to host the 42ndedition of the World AI Show, organised by Trescon. The globally recognized event is set to highlight the latest trends and innovations in enterprise AI solution from top tech leaders, enterprises and governments from the APAC region. The rapid adoption of AI-based solutions is transforming the APAC region’s technological landscape. Singapore’s robust technological infrastructure and driven initiatives are driving AI-based technologies into the mainstream. In line with its National AI Strategy, Singapore recently launched the Artificial Intelligence Government Cloud Cluster to help accelerate AI adoption while underscoring…
The World CX Summit, organized by Trescon, set to be hosted in Singapore on 2nd-3rd August 2023 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. The Summit will bring together leading technology mavens, CX specialists and innovators to share their actionable insights and talk about successful use cases that are redefining the CX space. Over the past few years, businesses have pivoted their attention towards providing their customers with an immersive experience. Customer experience has played a critical role in changing the way businesses operate. Today, they consider the customer feedback as an integral part of their revenue model. As…
On 27 July 2023, on the eve of the highly anticipated Chengdu FISU World University Games, the Minister of Health Indonesia Budi Gunadi Sadikin accompanied Indonesian President Joko Widodo on a visit to China. The Indonesia-China Healthcare and Biotech Investment Forum, co-hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in China and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bilateral Committee for China (KIKT), and supported by Legend Capital and Indonesia Chamber of Commerce in China (INACHAM), was successfully held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Chengdu. A total of 120 people, including Indonesian government officials, scholars, business people and…
Atlas Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLX) (“Atlas Lithium” or “Company”), a leading mineral exploration company, is pleased to announce the southwest expansion of the Company’s flagship Anitta pegmatite trend from 1.8 to 2.3 kilometers in length. Anitta is located within the Neves Project, a cluster of four lithium mineral rights that are part of Atlas Lithium’s 100%-owned Minas Gerais Lithium Project in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, an established hard-rock lithium producing jurisdiction. The increase in size was a result of identification of new targets to the southwest which were subsequently drilled and found to contain spodumene, a lithium-bearing mineral. This has allowed…
PT Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk (WINS:JK) has announced results for 1H2023. Wintermar’s Gross Profit from Owned Vessels jumps to US$3.1 million for 1H2023 from US$0.2 million in 1H2022 on the back of 32.6%YOY increase in Owned Vessels revenue to US$ 19.2 million. Total Gross Profit increased 140%YOY to US$5.4 million for 1H2023, while total revenues were 24.4% higher at US$31 million, largely driven by higher charter rates and additional fleet commencing operations. Owned Vessel Division In the first half of 2023, Owned Vessel gross profit experienced an exceptional increase to US$3.1 million, generated from revenues of US$19.2 million. This was…
PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), through its branch office in Dubai, PIS Middle East (PIS ME), has achieved another success by simultaneously signing four business cooperation agreements with global players. PIS ME signed the deals for 4 vessels owned by PIS – namely the Gas Walio vessel, Gas Widuri vessel, Gas Arjuna and Gas Ambalat vessels. The Gas Arjuna and Ambalat vessels are chartered by SHV Gas Supply & Risk Management, the Gas Walio vessel is chartered by Geogas Trading S.A, and the Gas Widuri vessel is chartered by Vitol S.A. “The signing of this cooperation signifies the success of…
Endorsed by the Ministry of Construction of Vietnam and overseas and domestic government trade and associations – Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for Ceramics (ACIMAC), China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Building Materials Sub-Council, Thai Ceramic Society (TCS), Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BCMEA), Vietnam Consumer Ceramic Association (VCCA), Vietnam Association for Building Materials (VABM), Vietnam Institute for Building Materials (VIBM). Organised by MMI Asia, the regional subsidiary of Messe München GmbH and Vietnam Building Ceramic Association (VIBCA), together in consultation with Asian Exhibition Services (AES) Ltd., ASEAN Ceramics 2023 is the leading international exhibition of…
The BFSI sector plays a crucial role in any economy, integral to maintaining smooth economic functioning. In India, the “Digital India” initiative sparked significant change in the banking and financial sectors, driven by technological advancements and fintech innovation. This advancement in financial institutions has shifted the focus from product-centric to customer-centric approaches, revolutionising financial services and banking practices. The widespread use of digital payments, particularly through QR codes and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), has formalised the digital economy, with 93% of payments completed digitally last year. Altogether, there has been a downfall in card usage and cash transactions as…
Gazing at the pregnancy test kit, as the faint double-lines slowly appear, can be an emotional rollercoaster of happiness and trepidation. Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it also comes with its fair share of physical challenges, especially within the joints and bones, as the body adjusts itself to accommodate a new life growing within. As pregnancy progresses, development of symptoms like the Pelvic Girdle Pain often becomes a constant companion, causing nagging pain in the back and hips, ranging from mild ache to severe limitations in daily activities, no thanks to the influx of the relaxin hormone within the body, along with the extra weight…
VinFast Auto Pte. Ltd. (VinFast or the Company) and Black Spade Acquisition Co (NYSE: BSAQ) (Black Spade) announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) has declared effective the registration statement on Form F-4 of VinFast in connection with its proposed business combination with Black Spade. Black Spade has scheduled the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (“EGM”) to approve the proposed business combination with VinFast to be held on August 10, 2023. The business combination values VinFast at an enterprise value of US$27 billion and an equity value of US$23 billion. The transaction is expected to close followed…
Business and political leaders sign more than 30 MoUs in trade, investment, technology, infrastructure and cultural sectors The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)-organised delegation, led by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive Mr John Lee and accompanied by Principal Officials, today concluded a week-long visit to Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. Delegates and representatives of the three Association of Southeast Asian Nations markets signed more than 30 memorandums of understanding signalling closer cooperation based on a shared vision of prosperity and development in Asia. More than 30 senior executives from Hong Kong’s leading chambers, organisations, enterprises and conglomerates…
Recently, Huatai Securities issued a research report pointed out that the recovery of offshore demand and the shortage in the supply side come at the same time. In light of this, offshore drilling platforms have become scarce in the industry chain. CIMC Group, having strategically laid out its offshore equipment business fifteen years ago, has emerged as the major player in deepwater platform design and construction in China. Its offshore oil drilling platforms have been successfully deployed worldwide in major offshore oil and gas production areas, showcasing an extensive product range. Huatai Securities has initiated coverage of CIMC Group for…
OMO-103 in Phase 1b clinical trial Peptomyc S.L., a biotech company specialized in the development of protein therapeutics for cancer treatment, announces that it has received full study approval for its new Phase 1b clinical trial, which will evaluate the combination of the first-in-class MYC inhibitor, OMO103, together with the standard of care (SoC) regimen Gemcitabine and Nab-Paclitaxel in metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients in first line. PDAC is the most common form of pancreatic cancer. Currently, it is the fourth highest cause of cancer mortality worldwide and its incidence is rising steeply. Current therapies offer limited chance of…
Set to Revolutionize Business Networking With AI-Powered Solutions and Robust Data Security Networking just got an upgrade. Mobilo, the maker of the first smart business card for teams and digital business card scene, has raised $4.1 million in seed funding. Thanks to Deepwork Capital, TMT Investments, and some forward-thinking Dutch angel investors, the company is primed to make artificial intelligence (AI) the new best friend of your networking events and meetings, turning casual encounters into lead-generation opportunities. AI-Driven Networking: Goodbye Paper, Hello Pixels Here’s a crazy stat: 27 million business cards are printed every single day. Mobilo is saying, “Enough…