After a hugely successful 2024 edition last November, DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2025 – The Southeast Asian “Digital Solutions for Business” exhibition and networking platform for the global tech and digital markets – is set to return bigger and better in Bangkok, Thailand at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre from 19-21 November 2025. The recently concluded 2024 edition attracted over 8,600 trade visitors from 44 countries, with over 350 technology exhibitors and brands from 10 countries showcasing their cutting-edge solutions. There were over 1,500 business-matching meetings held between trade buyers and sellers. The event also saw the…
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TOKYO & AMMAN, May 12, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. and Arab Bank plc are delighted to announce the launch of the JCB merchant acquiring operations across Jordan, enabling JCB cardmembers to make payments seamlessly through Arab Bank’s POS terminal network. Mr. Yacoub Matouk, Head of Consumer Banking at Arab Bank, said: “Through this cooperation with JCB, we aim to expand the electronic payment methods in Jordan.” He added: “At Arab Bank, we continue to offer innovative banking solutions and services that meet diverse needs and align with our…
– A delegation led by Mr John Lee, Chief Executive, HKSAR, visited Qatar as part of a broader high-level overseas visit to Middle East – Delegation comprises over 50 business leaders from Hong Kong,enterprise representatives from seven mainland provinces and cities – 35 MoUs and announcements were facilitated in trade and investment, financial and legal services, and innovation & technology Doha, Qatar, May 12, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – A business delegation led by Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) visited Doha and the second…
Valuufy, a pioneering value measurement startup, has been selected by a global tech powerhouse and member of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ to carry out a comprehensive environmental impact assessment. The engagement, which began in March 2025, represents a significant milestone for the young Kyoto-based value creation specialist. The project is based on the ValuuCompass™, an evolutionary system that transparently assesses impact and value creation for nature, one of the system’s seven stakeholders, and benchmarks the results against other leaders in the market. The client will receive the assessment and analysis later this month, with actionable insights on environmental performance across multiple…
OMP, a leading provider of supply chain planning solutions, invites attendees of the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 to attend Nestlé’s solution provider session on May 19. The presentation will highlight how the company is transforming its supply chain across brands and regions using OMP’s Unison Planning™. In this session, Shannon Novack, Supply Chain Excellence Expert at Nestlé, will share how the global food and beverage leader is reimagining its supply chain planning to meet increasing customer expectations in a fast-changing business environment. By leveraging advanced planning technology like Unison Planning, managing organizational change, and scalingfuture-fit capabilities, Nestlé is delivering real results. Attendees will…
The 22nd Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) will take place concurrently with the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) from 9 – 12 June 2025 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. GEBT is a major convening point for the electrical building and home automation technology industries in Asia. The 2025 edition will focus on “low-carbon intelligent building” and “smart power distribution”, where leading enterprises will introduce innovative technologies and solutions for energy conservation and carbon reduction in the building industry. The event will feature several professional conferences to discuss emerging trends in low-carbon smart development. At the…
The UK’s Military Aviation Authority has issued a Military Type Certificate to the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 uncrewed aircraft, also designated the MQ-9B, certifying that it has passed a rigorous airworthiness assessment and verifying it’s safe to operate without geographic restrictions, including over populous areas. This April 29 decision was a first-of-its-kind milestone for a large, unmanned aircraft system. It’s a huge accomplishment for the UK and a technological watershed in the history of unmanned aircraft systems. GA-ASI is the first manufacturer of large, unmanned aircraft to receive an MTC based on rigorous compliance with STANAG 4671, the…
As India continues to cement its reputation as the global capital for Global Capability Centers (GCCs), a new strategic imperative is emerging—cultural integration. While talent, technology, and cost arbitrage remain key, it is the cultural maturity of these centers that now determines enterprise-wide success. In a groundbreaking new whitepaper, SRKay Consulting Group makes a compelling case for why cultural intelligence must be embedded into the operational core of every GCC. Their research reveals a clear business truth: culture is no longer a soft metric—it is a measurable, high-ROI performance driver. “Embedding cultural intelligence is no longer a peripheral initiative—it’s a strategic…
“New Quality Productivity, for the Shared Future”, the global cycling grand ceremony opens in Shanghai On May 5, the 33rd China Cycle Expo 2025 (hereinafter referred to as the China Cycle) grandly opens at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. This year’s exhibition, with the theme of New Quality Productivity, for the Shared Future, once again achieves a historic breakthrough in scale and content, demonstrating the vigorous vitality of the industry’s development. On the first day of the exhibition, the venue is bustled with people both inside and outside. Exhibitors, buyers and visitors from all over the world gather together,…
BlackBerry expands CCOE Curriculum with free cybersecurity training for women, students, government and low-access communities, fostering a more inclusive and skilled cyber workforce BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) today announced several new initiatives in support of the Government of Malaysia’s efforts to upskill and grow local talent and foster diversity in the nation’s fast growing cybersecurity sector. To mark the 12-month anniversary of the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE), BlackBerry is providing scholarships for cybersecurity training to numerous women cyber-defenders, people with limited access to education and qualifications, as well as university lecturers and students. At a ceremony and open day in Cyberjaya today,…
Sensiba LLP, ranked among the Top -75 U.S. accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce the addition of six new partners to its ownership group, effective May 1, 2025. This milestone marks the largest single-year partnership expansion in Sensiba’s history and reflects the firm’s international growth, including its recent acquisition of cybersecurity audit and risk assurance firm AssuranceLab. The move also underscores Sensiba’s continued focus on delivering forward-thinking, technology-enabled services to clients across dynamic markets. The firm’s partner group now includes 30 leaders, nearly half of whom are women, significantly exceeding the accounting industry’s average and reinforcing Sensiba’s commitment to diversity and…
Over 100,000 registrations received from nurses across 199* countries – a 28% increase from the third edition, which received 78,000+ registrations. One of the shortlisted Top 10 finalists will be honoured with the grand title award and a prize of USD 250,000. These finalists were selected following a rigorous evaluation process, led by esteemed expert jury and grand jury panels. The entire process is independently moderated by the appointed “Process Advisors” Ernst & Young LLP. Aster DM Healthcare has today announced the Top 10 finalists for the fourth edition of Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award – a prestigious global recognition…
H.E. Prasert Chanruangthong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), is spearheading Thailand’s efforts as the principal host for the global academic conference “The 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI 2025.” This prestigious event will be held from June 24-27, 2025, at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Bangkok. The conference is being organized under the leadership of three major Thai ministries – the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), the Ministry of Education (MOE), and UNESCO – which have joined…
Anchoring Strategic M&A in New Energy Industry On 6 May 2025, CALB Group Co., Ltd. (CALB or the Company, HKG: 3931) announced that it intends to acquire 11% of the shares of A-share listed company Jiangsu Olive Sensors High-tech Corporation Limited (Jiangsu Olive Sensors, stock code: 300507.SZ) through the Share Transfer Agreement. Since the Jiangsu Olive Sensors’ original actual controller gives up majority of the voting rights, CALB will become the controlling shareholder and actual controller of Jiangsu Olive Sensors. The re-elected board of directors of Jiangsu Olive Sensors will consist of five directors, all of whom shall be nominated…
Ensign InfoSecurity (“Ensign”), one of Asia’s largest comprehensive cybersecurity services providers, is proud to be featured as a Research Sponsor in the 2024 MITRE Center for Threat-Informed Defense (CTID) Impact Report, commemorating the centre’s fifth anniversary. The report, available at https://ctid.mitre.org/resources/2024-impact-report/, highlights the collective contributions of organisations worldwide that have supported MITRE CTID’s mission to advance open, threat-informed defence against sophisticated cyber threats. Ensign InfoSecurity is honoured to be recognised as the first Singapore-based company to have contributed to this global initiative as a Research Sponsor during the centre’s earlier research programmes. This involvement reflects Ensign’s commitment to advancing cybersecurity innovation…
– Nearly 800 Students Participate in the Selection to Become Future World Champions Title-sponsored by CTF Life and organised by Kai Tak Sports Initiative (KTSI), the “Fencing Plus” Training Programme (“Programme”) officially kicked off at the Kai Tak Arena Grand Hall on 4 May 2025 and marked the inaugural participation for CTF Life-CIRCLE members. Through the holistic and structural development framework of the Programme, it aims to discover potential fencing athletes and cultivate a new generation of sports elites in Hong Kong, promoting the “Sports for All” culture and enhancing professionalism. Qualified apprentices will undergo a close to two-year structured training and can…
Everest Medicines (HKG: 1952) today announced that the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for NEFECON has received full approval from the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). This regulatory milestone significantly broadens the treatment population, allowing NEFECON to be used to reduce the loss of kidney function in adult patients with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk of disease progression, regardless of proteinuria levels. The prior limitation requiring elevated proteinuria has now been removed. With this latest approval, NEFECON becomes the first and only etiological treatment for IgAN to receive full approval in China, reaffirming its position as a…
The First Fully Integrated U.S. Technology Hub for Semiconductors, Solar Wafers, Energy Storage, Advanced Solar Modules, and Cutting-Edge Aerospace Research, Powered by President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s Vision for American Industrial Dominance WMH proudly unveils the United States’ first fully integrated Technology Complex in Reno,Nevada, a historic $6.5 billion investment in American manufacturing that stands as a testament to President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s unwavering commitment to restoring U.S. industrial prominence. This state-of-the-art facility will produce 100% domestically sourced semiconductor wafers, solar cell wafers, cutting-edge energy storage systems, and high-efficiency Heterojunction (HJT)…
The construction industry is under pressure by challenging global economic conditions. This is reflected by new contracts secured by PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk (WIKA) of only Rp2.16 trillion, which is lower compared to the same period the previous year. However, the Company booked Rp4.84 trillion in sales, comprising Rp3.11 trillion from non-joint operation projects (Proyek Non-Kerjasama Operasi) and Rp1.73 trillion from joint operation projects (Proyek Kerjasama Operasi, “KSO”). Sales were mainly generated from the building and infrastructure segment, EPC, construction-related industries, and real estate property. The sales achievement enabled WIKA to book a gross profit of Rp393.46 billion, of…
A new report released today by the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) reveals widespread knowledge gaps, inequities in access, and critical systemic barriers impeding the global fight against hepatitis delta. Also known as hepatitis D, hepatitis delta is a severe liver disease affecting an estimated 12 million people worldwide. It occurs in people living with hepatitis B, leads to faster disease progression, and significantly increases the risk of liver cancer and death. The Hepatitis Delta Global Landscape Survey collected responses from 583 individuals across 102 countries, providing the most comprehensive picture to date of global stakeholder perspectives on awareness, testing, and treatment access…