Author: Marie Jones

PT PLN (Persero) has signed a business agreement with China Communications Construction Co., Ltd. (CCCC)(HKEX:1800), an Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) company, for the development of renewable energy (RE) in Indonesia. The agreement was signed during PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo’s business visit to China on May 21st. PLN is currently developing renewable energy power plants, including hydroelectric power plants, solar power plants, wind turbines and pumped storage power plants, in Indonesia. The agreement is a significant step forward for Indonesia’s RE sector, as it will provide access to the latest technologies and expertise from CCCC. As the largest construction…

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Shareholders also approved all other resolutions at AGM Leon Fuat Berhad, a manufacturer and trader of steel products specialising in rolled long and flat steel, would like to announce that shareholders have approved all resolutions at the Group’s 16th AGM today. Shareholders approved a resolution to pay out a final single tier dividend of 1.5 sen per share for the financial year ended 31 December 2022 (“FY2022”). Resolutions to re-elect Mr. Ooi Seng Khong, Mr. Ooi Kong Tiong and Mr. Ng Kok Teong as directors were also approved as were resolutions to retain Mr. Chan Kee Loin, Mr. Tan Did…

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Kingsoft Office Group Actively Explores the Practical Application of Artificial Intelligence Online Games Business Made Progress in Iterating Core IPs Kingsoft Corporation Limited (Kingsoft or the Company; HKG: 3888), a leading Chinese software and Internet service company, has announced its unaudited quarterly results for the three months ended 31 March 2023 (period under review). During the period under review, the revenue of Kingsoft increased 6% year-over-year to RMB1,970.3 million. Revenue from the office software and services, and online games and others represented 53% and 47%, respectively, of total revenue. Gross profit increased 8% year-over-year to RMB1,625.4 million. Mr. Jun LEI,…

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mindzie integrates AI ChatBot, enabling users to search for process insights the way they ask a business question. mindzie, inc. (mindzie), a leading provider of AI-driven process mining and business process optimization software, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Business Process Mining platform now powered by Generative AI. This cutting-edge technology revolutionizes the way organizations analyze, optimize, and find ways to automate their business processes, driving efficiency, productivity, and cost savings. mindzie’s Business Process Mining platform now integrates Generative AI, a breakthrough technology that uses machine learning algorithms to automatically discover, visualize, and analyze business processes. By…

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The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) and the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) warmly congratulate Albay Representative Joey S. Salceda for the passage of his legislation (House Bill 7600) through the House of Representatives to amend the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines to allow for pirate sites to be blocked in the Philippines. To become law in the Philippines a bill needs to be passed by both the House and the Senate and the successful passage of HB7600 through the House is a major step towards the enactment of site blocking legislation in the Philippines. AVIA and CAP believe Congressman…

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The inaugural PowerUP Asia, organized by AspenCore, publisher of EETimes Asia, EETimes India, and EDN Asia, opens tomorrow with the latest power electronics topics, including wide-band gap (WBG) devices such as gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC), power semiconductors, and related technologies, in focus. With the theme Spotlight on Asia’s Power Electronics Innovations, Trends, and Developments, PowerUP Asia is a three-day virtual conference and exhibition (May 24-26, 2023) highlighting the latest technology developments, challenges, and opportunities in the power electronics sector. PowerUP Asia builds on the success of the established PowerUP Expo, a virtual conference and exhibition being held by Power Electronics News. Focusing on trends and…

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The Largest Tech Showcase Event in Asia, May 25-28, 2023, at Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon Shopping Center The leading Thai Technology and Real Estate sectors, led by Sociallab, a forefront technology company in Thailand, and The Thai Real Estate Association, the largest real estate network in the country, join forces to elevate Thailand to a global level by organizing the event “TEP x OIIO ASIA TECHLAND 2023,” a major Asian-level tech showcase, presenting innovative solutions to ‘Bring the Future Living’ from May 25 to 28, 2023, at Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, one of the most popular shopping malls…

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The crucial topics of micronutrient deficiencies and Large Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) will be discussed at a side event at the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva on Tuesday, 23 May 2023, hosted by the governments of Colombia, Ecuador and Malaysia. At the side event, The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition and partners will help unpack the pivotal resolution that calls on WHA Member States to scale up food fortification programs globally, particularly in countries where micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent. The public can follow the updates on the Food Fortification resolution here. Half of all preschool-aged children and 2/3rds…

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Investment to support the exploration, mining, extraction and refining of gold from Biryuk’s mine in Kazakhstan with US$1B potential reserves ONERHT brings its ecosystem of professional and specialist services to support the commercialisation of Biryuk’s mine RHT AlDigi Financial Holdings Pte. Ltd. (RHTAFH) and Biryuk Altyn LLP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to invest in and commercialise Biryuk’s gold mine, with support from the ONERHT ecosystem. RHTAFH is a member of ONERHT, a Singapore-based multidisciplinary professional and specialist services group while Biryuk owns a 56sqkm gold mine, located 600km from Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana. The mine holds probable reserves…

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A new meme coin frenzy has been all set to roll-out in May where we shall see a 0 Tax trading token making headlines in the meme space in the crypto market. Lauded primarily for its no stealth launch and allowing equal opportunity to all investors without any entry barriers, Degen Rocket Raccoon is the new euphoria in the crypto meme fest. Degen Rocket Raccoon will take the inspiration from Marvel Cinematic Universe’s movie Guardian of the Galaxy to launch a Raccoon themed crypto token which shall be simplifying trading and swapping on Uniswap incurring no fees. Highlights: – Degen…

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Baguio Green Group Limited (Baguio or the Company, HKG: 1397) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a 2-year service contract (Contract), by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department of the HKSAR Government (the Government) for the provision of People Counter System (System) servicing at over 800 public toilets, aqua privies and bathhouses to assist the Government to monitor flow and optimize service standard. Powered by cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), Time-of-flight (“ToF”) and Internet of Things (“IOT”) technologies, the System will be installed to detect and monitor the number of users. AI technology enhances accuracy, while Machine Learning…

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Results also presented during late-breaking session at ESC Heart Failure congress 2023 Neurimmune announced today that primary results of its Phase 1 proof-of-concept study of NI006, a recombinant human antibody to deplete amyloid deposits in ATTR cardiomyopathy, have been presented in Prague at Heart Failure 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and published in The New England Journal of Medicine (DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2303765). Amyloid transthyretin cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is an underdiagnosed, systemic condition that leads to progressive heart failure and high rate of fatality within four years from diagnosis.1,2 Progressive ATTR amyloid depositions characterize the disease, causing…

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Accelerating Domestic Clinical Trials and Targeting the Blue Ocean of Asthma Drugs A Hong Kong-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of therapeutics for the treatment of immunological diseases – SinoMab BioScience Limited (HKG: 3681, SinoMab or the Company), is pleased to announce that an Investigational New Drug (“ND) application for SM17 (a humanised anti-IL-17RB monoclonal antibody for injection) for the treatment of Asthma has been filed with and accepted by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the National Medical Products Administration of China (NMPA) on 19 May. The present IND submission, once granted, will…

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10,000 Attendees in More Than 100 Cities PizzaDAO, a global pizza co-op and pizza party planner, is excited to announce its third annual Global Pizza Party on Monday, May 22, 2023, expecting more than 10,000 attendees at pizza parties in over 100 major cities. “So why are we throwing a Global Pizza Party on a Monday? Because on May 22, 2010, Lazlo Hanyecz made the first exchange of Bitcoin for a real-world asset, purchasing two pizzas for 10,000 Bitcoin. We think that’s a big deal! Also, today that’s worth nearly $300 million…” said PizzaDAO founder Snax. “Everyone on earth has…

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Company to diversify into e-bike manufacturing to enhance earnings Leading global information and communications technology (ICT) provider Artroniq Berhad is pleased to announce that shareholders have approved all resolutions at the Company’s EGM today. Shareholders approved a private placement of up to 65,659,400 placement shares, representing 20.0% of the Company’s total number of issued shares, to raise gross proceeds of up to RM36.8 million for the diversification into the manufacturing of electric bicycles (e-bikes), general working capital and estimated expenses for the proposal. Shareholders also approved the proposal to diversify into the e-bikes business as part of the Company’s strategy…

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CitaDAO successfully tokenised second real estate in Singapore: 18 Sin Ming Lane In a notable step forward, CitaDAO is delighted to share the successful completion of its third Introducing Real Estate On-Chain (IRO) project. This achievement, the tokenisation of a prime industrial property in Singapore’s bustling Midview City, exemplifies the company’s commitment to broadening access to one of the world’s top real estate markets. CitaDAO is proud to be part of the journey towards a new wave of real estate innovation, creating a bridge between traditional and decentralised finance. Following the successful IRO, a legal transaction will occur before the…

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World leaders, >1,000 artists & entertainers to participate in the Olympic-scale celebration alongside an expansive list of interfaith spiritual leaders. Today, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser joined global humanitarian and peacemaker Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living, to announce the preliminary lineup for the 2023 World Culture Festival, to be held September 29 through October 1, 2023, on the historic National Mall in the U.S. capital. The Honorable Mayor Muriel Bowser: “We are delighted to host the fourth-annual World Culture Festival. Washington, D.C. is the perfect city to bring people together from around the…

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According to a recent study by Universite Clermont Auvergne researchers, exposure to chemical additives and building blocks commonly used in everyday plastic products, even in low doses, can cause significant damage to the genetic material carried by sperm cells. The study, led by Professor Joel Drevet, examined two common chemicals widely used in the plastic industry: dibutyl phthalate and bisphenol AF. These chemicals have long been linked to lowering male fertility, but the novelty of this study was in evaluating doses that were previously considered safe or inconsequential for consumers. While researchers found no appreciable effect on general semen parameters…

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DIBA’s mainnet launch includes a Bitcoin-only tokens wallet using apocalypse-resistant storage technology via its partnership with the largest bitcoin mining company in North America DIBA, the first Bitcoin NFT marketplace leveraging RGB smart contracts, launches on mainnet. The launch includes BitMask, a one-of-a-kind, Bitcoin-only wallet that can hold music and art unique digital assets (UDAs), and Carbonado, hosted on high availability storage and cloud services provided by Hut 8, one of North America’s largest innovation-focused digital asset miners and high performance computing provider. Backed by notable bitcoin investors Tim Draper of Draper Associates, Bill Tai of ACTAI Unicorn Fund, Yasmeen…

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A recent report suggests that the global AI market is expected to hit USD 733.7 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 42.2%. Both the government and enterprises in the MENA region are actively investing in AI technologies to boost economic growth, improve public services, and enhance business operations. Meanwhile, the AI race between tech giants like Microsoft and Google is intensifying with increased investment in AI research and development. Dubai’s government is promoting the adoption of AI technologies as part of its strategic vision to become a global innovation and technology leader. Initiatives such as the Dubai AI…

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