Author: Marie Jones

Occupancy Rate Increased to 83.8% with Positive Rental Reversion – Revenue recorded of RM28.9 million and Net Property Income of RM15.2 million – Robust NPI Margin of 52% indicating healthy financial performance – Gearing ratio lowered to 44.3% due to effective financial strategy – Improvement in portfolio occupancy rate to 83.8% – Positive rental reversions Hektar Asset Management Sdn. Bhd., the Manager of Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (Hektar REIT), today announced that for the first quarter ended 31 March 2023 (1Q 2023), Hektar REIT registered revenue of RM28.9 million and the Net Property Income (NPI) for the quarter under…

In today’s hyper-competitive business landscape, providing a seamless and captivating customer experience is no longer a differentiator but a fundamental requirement. However, many organizations struggle to develop comprehensive and forward-thinking plans to enhance customer experience (CX). Recognizing this pressing need, the highly anticipated sixth edition of the Global CX Summit is set to bring together industry leaders and CX professionals from India for engaging discussions and insights into the future of CX. Scheduled to take place on 6th July 2023 in Mumbai, the Global CX Summit will serve as a global platform where CX enthusiasts, thought leaders, and experts converge…

Company narrows LBT sigificantly over nine-month period Civil engineering specialist Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad (SCIB) today announced that the Group recorded a revenue of RM32.4 million for the third quarter ended 31 March 2023 (3Q FY2023) compared with a revenue of RM37.5 million for the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. For the quarter under review, the Company registered a profit before tax (PBT) of RM0.2 million compared with a loss before tax (LBT) of RM2.0 million in the corresponding quarter 3Q FY2022. For the nine-month period ended 31 March 2023 (9M FY2023), SCIB recorded RM98.7 million in revenue…

Sealed Eight Strategic Cooperation Partnership Actively Explores New Ideas of Lifestyle Services Development New Hope Service Holdings Limited (New Hope Service or the Company, HKG: 3658), a comprehensive property management and lifestyle service operator in China, celebrated its second listing anniversary and hosted in Chengdu a strategic development forum themed “For Better People’s Livelihood, New Hope Services Start from Hustle and Bustle of Chengdu”. Prominent guests attending the forum included the leaders of the People’s Government of Wuhou District, Chengdu; Mr. Huang Xilei, Deputy Director of Chengdu Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau; Mr. Zheng Youcai, Deputy Secretary of Sichuan…

Embedding self-care practices into the healthcare continuum has the potential to improve health and quality of life whilst promoting health system sustainability. On the occasion of the 76th World Health Assembly, the United for Self-Care Coalition hosted a side event highlighting the need to embed self-care into the healthcare continuum, particularly in the context of managing the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), strengthening primary health care (PHC) and advancing universal health coverage (UHC). The event, which was held on Wednesday 24 May entitled “Self-Care: A Foundational Component of Health System Sustainability,” brought together policymakers, healthcare providers, academics and patient advocates…

Group announces first interim financial report enroute to ACE Market listing Synergy House Berhad, a cross-border e-commerce seller and furniture exporter of ready-to-assemble (RTA) home furniture, announced today that the Group recorded revenue of RM51.6 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2023 (1Q FY2023) from sales in the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) market segments. For 1Q FY2023, the Group registered profit before tax of RM3.6 million and profit after tax of RM2.6 million. There are no comparative figures for 1Q FY2023 as this is the first interim financial report that Synergy House is announcing in compliance with…

ZAGENO Empowers Life Science Research with Unparalleled Efficiency and Cost Savings ZAGENO, the leading online marketplace for life science research products, announces the completion of a $33 million funding round. General Catalyst, the largest public pension fund in the United States, Grazia Equity, OakRidge Management Group, and a German investment house led this round, joined by existing investors Capnamic Ventures and HighSage Ventures. This funding propels ZAGENO’s expansion in the United States and Europe, significantly enhancing the accessibility and affordability of life science research products. ZAGENO simplifies product discovery, experiment planning, and seamless purchasing from thousands of suppliers. The marketplace…

The highly anticipated soft launch of THAIFEX – HORECA Asia took place today at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia, offering an exciting preview of what the official launch in March 2024 has in store. Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), and Koelnmesse joined forces to deliver an immersive experience for VIP guests and members of the media, presenting an insightful glimpse into the upcoming debut in March 2024. This soft launch at the THAIFEX – HOREC Xperiential Zone at IMPACT Hall 1 showcased a comprehensive range of innovative solutions spanning nine major segments, namely Bakery & Ice-cream, Café and…

THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2023, Asia’s largest and most important food trade fair officially launched today with a grand opening ceremony at Impact Muang Thong Thani in Bangkok, Thailand. Hosted by organizers the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and Koelnmesse, the official opening event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit, industry leaders, global exhibitors, international VIP guests and global media. With an impressive lineup of exhibitors from more than 40 countries, THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2023 solidifies its position as the leading platform for F&B professionals…

These exclusive awards evaluate applicants through rigorous criteria for professional and personal growth to recognize top achievement in financial services field leadership MDRT Global Services has announced the 131 winners ( https://www.mdrtgs.org/coe-award-winners ) of the prestigious 2023 MDRT Culture of Excellence Awards, the global standard for achievement in financial services leadership. This year, seven agency leaders from Hong Kong won the awards, which have been an important resource available to Global Services members to measure individual and agency-wide performance and foster a comprehensive approach to leadership excellence. Winners will be honored at special ceremonies during the 2023 MDRT Annual Meeting (June 25-28…

The new alliance represents a key pillar of growth for JCB’s acceptance network, enabling merchants to tap into the spending power of its 150 million cardmembers world-wide TOKYO & LONDON, May 25, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today announced its partnership with global financial technology company SumUp, to enable acceptance of JCB Cards across SumUp’s European merchant network. With the return of international travel, the collaboration will provide new opportunities of growth for merchants by welcoming JCB’s valuable cardmembers. Together with SumUp’s extensive product suite of business tools and rapid growth rates,…

“Inspire”, an organization based in Indonesia, is one of ten global grassroots initiatives recognized by the prestigious Intercultural Innovation Hub, a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group, implemented with the support of Accenture, during a ceremony held in Berlin, Germany. Selected for their project “Pledge United”, the organization aims to curb gender-based violence at an early age by leveraging football to educate and challenge prevailing gender biases and attitudes among young boys. Through an 8-week programme that integrates football and gameplay with lessons on women’s rights and gender issues, the initiative seeks…

Avance Clinical the leading award-winning Australian and North American CRO that offers the programs ClinicReady and GlobalReady for early phase biotech companies to speed up the path to regulatory approval, has been invited to join the Global Health Summit campaign which will be featured on Reuters. Avance Clinical CEO, Yvonne Lungershausen, Chief Scientific Officer Gabriel Kremmidiotis, and Head of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Jorgen Mould are interviewed in a new Global Health video featured on Reuters news service about the importance of quality clinical trials as part of the drug development process. The campaign is a collection of interviews and…

Northway Biotech, a biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), established in 2004, with an EMA and FDA-compliant, state-of-the-art cGMP manufacturing site in Vilnius, Lithuania, announced the completion of its expansion project for cGMP manufacturing facilities in Waltham, Massachusetts. This significant accomplishment further solidifies Northway Biotech’s standing as an influential player in the global biopharmaceutical landscape. This recent growth is an extension of the successful launch of Northway Biotech’s process and analytical development laboratories in Waltham (Greater Boston area) in 2020. The expanded facility now includes state-of-the-art cGMP suites, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey. The newly established…

Piers Dunhill and Alessandra von Bismarck attended the WOW Summit in March of 2023 in Dubai and the EAAS Talk during MetaWeek in the same month, featuring several prominent investors pioneering the future of business. The MetaWeek is a conference that extends the efforts of Dubai’s Metaverse strategy, which aims to gather investors to contribute USD 4B to the UAE economy, along with the creation of 40,000 virtual jobs by 2030. The conference is focused on the transformational characteristics of Web 3.0, the evolution of digital assets and blockchain. The attendance of Piers and the Dunhill Ventures Team is indicative…

Campaign to boost Hong Kong-mainland links returns to strengthen cooperation and exchanges in the GBA SmartHK, a flagship event of the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation Week, drew about 2,000 business elites to Guangzhou today, boosting cooperation between Hong Kong and the mainland centres of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The conference, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Guangdong Provincial Department of Commerce, featured an exhibition area and start-up pitching sessions as well as on-site business matchmaking to facilitate connections between companies from Hong Kong and Guangdong. Hong Kong-Guangdong Cooperation Week runs from today to 7…

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (GMG or the Company) is pleased to announce that GMG has signed distribution agreements with four separate distributors (Distributors) to buy GMG’s THERMAL-XR(R) and resell in their respective countries in the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) markets. The Distributors are focused on the following geographical markets: Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and South Korea. GMG and certain of the Distributors have successfully completed several THERMAL-XR(R) HVAC-R projects in South East Asia to provide case studies that illustrate the product’s local benefits and customer value proposition in these countries. GMG’s Managing Director and CEO, Craig…

Fast Technology Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of FreeYond in Malaysia and a wholly owned subsidiary of ACE-Market listed Fast Energy Holdings Bhd, signed a one-year sponsorship agreement with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) today to empower and enhance the growth of badminton in Malaysia. This partnership demonstrates a commitment from FreeYond to support the national badminton scene and athletes in Malaysia by providing financial assistance and resources. These will contribute to the national players’ preparations to qualify for the Paris Olympics next year and new development initiatives. Additionally, by partnering with the BAM, FreeYond is committed to fostering…

Inaugural partnership optimizes combined strengths of both companies in networking, security, industry verticals acumen and market reach CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (HKG: 1883) is pleased to announce it has become Versa Networks’s first Greater China Secure Access Service Edge ( https://versa-networks.com/sase/ ) (SASE) & SD-WAN Managed Services Partner. Versa Networks is the recognized leader of single-vendor Unified SASE. This partnership leverages Versa Networks’s market-leading technologies to enhance and expand CITIC Telecom CPC’s integrated network-security portfolio, offering a new managed secure networking solution combining SASE, SD-WAN and 24×7 monitoring…

InfoComm Asia 2023 opens its doors at the newly-built Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) on Wednesday morning, to a louder buzz than before. The unmistakable excitement in the air is understandable with the Show’s 38% expansion in size. This and the presence of heavyweights among all stakeholder categories attest to InfoComm Asia’s success in bringing together Professional AudioVisual (AV) solution providers, solution-seekers and key industry experts, and in helping organizations achieve their digital transformation goals. AROUND THE SHOW FLOOR Technological Innovations and Business Opportunities Abound Spanning the exhibition halls, AV and IT channel professionals, as well as vertical market…