Awards celebrating great local orators and media performers returns for sixth year Hong Bao Media has added a Best Sustainability Communications category to its annual Media Savvy Awards, which recognise Singaporean and Malaysian business leaders for excellent traditional – and new media skills. This year’s judges are: Keith Morrison, Director of Marketing & Communications at Black & Veatch and President, Asia-Pacific Association of Communications Directors Asiya Bakht, CEO & Founder of Beets Public Relations Ramya Chandrasekaran, Chief Communications Officer, QI Group Rimmi Harindran, Senior Director, Corporate Affairs, AMEA, Kellogg Asia Pacific Shruti Gupta, Former Chief of Marketing Communication, Cashify.in David…
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Ganjar Pranowo, the Governor of Indonesia’s Central Java Province, launched the export of small to medium-sized enterprise (MSME) products from Central Java to countries in Asia, America and the Middle East. 4 containers of MSME product were released in Purwokerto, Central Java Province, while 3 containers were dispatched from Purbalingga and Pati. The 7 containers of export products included essential oils, organic coconut sugar, processed foods, brooms, organic palm sugar, and handicrafts. Ratna Kawuri, Head of Central Java’s One-Stop Integrated Investment and Licensing Service (DPMPTSP), said the 4 containers dispatched from Purwokerto consisted of a 20-foot container of essential oils…
ZeptoMetrix(R) is excited to introduce PROtrol(TM), a new line of products designed for antigen-based diagnostic methods. These third-party materials mimic a true clinical specimen and can be used to evaluate and monitor the performance of antigen-based assays, including lateral flow immunoassays for infectious diseases. PROtrol is the only whole organism reference material to provide complete testing data. Each lot of product is supplied with the protein concentration and TCID50 value, which minimizes qualification testing. PROtrol provides better reproducibility, which optimizes the use of financial spending and processing time through the decreased need for repeat testing. “The rapid expansion in development…
Palladium One Mining Inc. (TSXV: PDM) (OTCQB: NKORF) (FSE: 7N11) (the “Company” or “Palladium One”) is pleased to report the initial results of the 2023 exploration program on the Tyko Nickel – Copper Project, in Ontario, Canada. President and CEO, Derrick Weyrauch commented, “The impressive resolution of the new airborne magnetic survey has enabled us to better separate the interpreted chonolith / feeder dyke structures from later diabase dykes on the property. This greatly enhances our geological model and refines targeting of high priority structures. The 2023 field season is now underway with a large field crew performing geological mapping, prospecting and…
Industry analysts and vendors examine market trends, new technologies, sales channels, and use cases propelling the CPaaS industry’s growth The CPaaS Acceleration Alliance (CPaaSAA) announced today the release of its 2023 State of CPaaS Report. The report examines key factors propelling the CPaaS industry’s growth to USD 100B by 2030. These factors include market trends, new technologies, new sales channels, and new use cases. State of CPaaS Report 2023 – Key CPaaS use cases and market trends https://cdn.newswire.com/files/x/2a/44/151dfef29c3d74ce44085421c19f.png This year’s report is being distributed freely and was created in partnership with leading industry analysts and vendors. It extends beyond existing…
Improving housing at a large scale in slums and other informal settlements can have substantial economic and human development gains, according to a first-of-its kind report released by Habitat for Humanity and its research partner, the International Institute for Environment and Development, or IIED. The report supports the launch of Habitat for Humanity’s five-year campaign, Home Equals, seeking policy changes at the local, national and global levels to increase equitable access to adequate housing in informal settlements. “The Asia-Pacific region is home to the largest concentration of people experiencing urban poverty, with one third of urban dwellers living in informal…
Leading VSFG to integrate traditional wealth management with the future of finance Promoting and facilitating the development of Hong Kong as an International Virtual Assets Centre and Green Finance Hub To drive the strategic development of innovative financial services, Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as VSFG or the Group) officially announced the appointment of Dr. George Lam, BBS, JP (Dr. Lam) as Honorary Chairman today. Dr. Lam will lead VSFG to integrate traditional wealth management with the future of finance, and fully support and collaborate with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in promoting and…
SAVIC Inc., a leading implementation partner, is thrilled to announce the successful implementation of Rise with SAP Public Cloud for Qnovate Inc., a prominent technology solutions provider. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Qnovate’s digital transformation journey, enabling them to compete and excel in today’s ever-evolving business landscape. Qnovate Inc. faced several challenges, including limitations in system scalability, multi-country and multi-company operations, and a lack of robust analytics. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive and agile solution, Qnovate partnered with SAVIC Inc. to leverage the power of Rise with SAP Public Cloud. With an impressive project duration of just…
Be blown away by Exceptional Sound Quality and New Barrier Breaking Features Soundbar Series at JBL(R) Own Your Sound Experiential Roadshow JBL(R), a leading audio specialist in professional, home, automotive, multimedia applications and connected technologies, is launching the NEW JBL sound bar series, including the JBL Bar 1300, JBL Bar 1000, JBL Bar 800, JBL Bar 500 and JBL Bar 300, at the “JBL(R) Own Your Sound Experiential Roadshow” from 17 to 21 May at IOI City Mall in collaboration with All IT Hypermarket. At the Roadshow, an experiential soundbar room is specially designed for enthusiasts to feel and experience…
Finally arriving in Malaysia with new features including downloadable maps, sky sports with automatic GPS mode Zepp Health Corporation (Zepp), a leading specialist in smart wearables and health technology, has announced that its latest T-Rex Ultra smartwatch is now available in Malaysia. The T-Rex Ultra offers adventure-seekers the ultimate in multi-environment experience through the latest in hi-tech military-grade hardware and software, monitoring, tracking and GPS. Mr. Wu Jin, General Manager, APAC of Amazfit Malaysia said, “In the fast-paced smart wearable industry, we are constantly pushing ourselves to innovate. This newly launched T-Rex Ultra is packed with massive functionalities and smart…
Palladium One Mining (TSXV: PDM) (FSE: 7N11) (OTCQB: NKORF) (Palladium One or the Company) is pleased to announce that Glencore plc (Glencore), a large shareholder of the Company through its wholly-owned subsidiary, has elected to exercise its pro-rata equity participation rights and has subscribed for 7,439,071 common shares in the capital of the Company (the Common Shares). The Common Shares were issued at a price of $0.11 per Common Share for aggregate gross proceeds of $818,297.80 (the Financing). Following the Financing, Glencore holds approximately 9.99% of the Company’s equity on a partially diluted basis. Pursuant to the terms of the…
Loop’s breakthrough technology enables fiber-to-fiber recycling, offering the textile industry a closed-loop supply chain solution Loop Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOOP), a clean technology company whose mission is to accelerate a circular plastics economy by manufacturing 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic and polyester fiber, and On AG, a sportswear brand and subsidiary of On Holding AG, today announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed by On to secure volumes of 100% recycled virgin quality Loop(TM) PET resin from the upcoming Asian Infinite Loop(TM) manufacturing facility in Ulsan, South Korea, which Loop is planning with its strategic partner SK Geo Centric.…
Group to cooperate with Toticell to distribute its products and service Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (Bursa: MGRC, 0155), a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, today announced a strategic cooperation agreement (SCA) with Toticell Limited for the distribution of the Group’s products in Bangladesh. Toticell, which is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, specialises in regenerative healthcare focusing on treatments for musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, sports-related injuries and tendinopathies. Under the SCA, the parties agree to cooperate in the distribution of Malaysian Genomics’ cosmeceutical products, genetic screening tests, CAR T-cell therapy services, and other areas of mutual commercial interests. Mr. Sasha…
– “One of the largest exhibitions in Japan” on firefighting and disaster prevention, held once every five years – Featuring the latest products and services to protect us from fire and disaster – Date: Thursday, June 15 – Sunday, June 18, 2023 / Venue: Tokyo Big Sight – Pre-registration for visitors starts on Tuesday, May 9. TOKYO, May 15, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – Tokyo Fire Department, Tokyo Big Sight Inc. and Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2023 Executive Committee will hold the “Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2023” at Tokyo Big Sight (East Halls 5, 6 and 7, Outdoor Exhibition Area,…
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Dun & Bradstreet (HK) Limited (D&B) announced a new partnership to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, and Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) with green transformation by offering a comprehensive range of quality ESG registered services, namely D&B ESG Registered(TM). As a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics and the HKTDC’s recognised ESG partner, D&B further demonstrates its commitment in promoting environmental, social and governance (ESG) to companies, large and small, in Hong Kong to enhance their competitiveness and drive growth. A D&B ESG Registered badge and…
Solid Foundation Laid for Capturing Business Opportunities from Market Recovery Tam Jai International Co. Limited (TJI or the Company, and together with its subsidiaries, the Group; HKG: 2217), a leading and renowned mixian-specialised fast-casual restaurant chain, today announced its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2023 (FY2023). Revenue of the Group achieved solid growth of 14.0% to HK$2,594.6 million, driven by the implementation of a prudent yet well-managed expansion plan that saw the opening of 40 new restaurants across Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, and Japan. Highlights Expanded with prudence in FY2023 — Revenue achieved solid growth of…
BLUETTI is releasing its latest mobile power station – AC180 – in Australia on May 15, 12:00 pm (AEST). With enhancements all around, including a 1,440W super-fast charging rate, 1,800W continuous AC power, and up to 2,700W lifting power, BLUETTI AC180 is built to be the emergency backup at home and a reliable energy solution for outdoors. The advanced bi-directional inverter feature and smaller battery pack make the new AC180 significantly way more portable than the existing models – AC200P and AC200MAX, two of BLUETTI’s remarkable models that have won the hearts of numerous customers. BLUETTI AC180 comes with a…
TOKYO, May 15, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, announces the launch of a campaign with TOKYO TOWER Co., Ltd. to offer JCB cardmembers outside Japan a 30% discount on the admission fee to the Main Deck Observatory (150m) and a 10% discount on purchases at the Tokyo Tower Official Shop. From May 15, 2023 to April 30, 2024 (JST), JCB cardmembers from outside Japan receive a 30% discount on tickets for the Main Deck Observatory (150m) and a 10% discount on their purchase at the Tokyo Tower…
Specially coated surfaces help scientists investigate what happens when cell clusters are turned upside down. Researchers at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) and colleagues in Japan have developed a specially coated, light-responsive surface that helps test how the direction of gravity impacts cell movements. The findings, published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, could lead to a better understanding of what happens to cells in people who are bedridden for prolonged periods and of the impact of gravity’s direction on cancer cell migration. The special surfaces are made by coating glass slides with a combination…
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) chaired two of three meetings on the second day of the 42nd ASEAN Summit at Meruorah Hotel in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, on Thursday. The two meetings chaired by Jokowi are the Retreat Session and Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Summit. In his speech at the opening of the Session, Jokowi mentioned two important issues that became the focus of the discussion, namely reviews of the implementation of the ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific (AOIP) and the implementation of the 5 Point Consensus (5PC) in handling the crisis in Myanmar. Indonesia, as Chair of ASEAN 2023, encourages…