The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) programme is now open for entries for its 13th edition in 2023. Organisers of the 13th annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) now challenge the country’s leading and emerging development companies and design practices to compete for recognitions that showcase and provide an international platform for their exemplary, outstanding achievements. Entry submissions are accepted online until 1 September 2023 via: asiapropertyawards.com/ The Singapore property market is off to a promising albeit slower start in 2023. The housing market remains resilient despite uncertain geopolitical and macroeconomic conditions, rising inflation, and increasing interest rates, according to the…
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About 90% of Japan-affiliated companies based in Hong Kong manage or handle business in at least one Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) market other than Japan, according to a recent survey conducted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). More than 60% of respondents plan to expand their RCEP operations through their Hong Kong office in the next three years, with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) (40.4%) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (39.4%) the most popular destinations. The respondents are making use of Hong Kong’s well-developed logistics and commercial networks, as well as its…
OrbusNeich Medical Group Holdings Limited (OrbusNeich or the Group; HKG: 6929), a major global medical device manufacturer specializing in interventional devices for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) procedures, announced today that the high-pressure three-wire scoring balloon dilatation catheter Scoreflex TRIO developed and manufactured by its wholly-owned subsidiary OrbusNeich Medical (Shenzhen) Company Limited, has been used successfully in a PCI procedure for a 65-year-old patient with severe coronary artery stenosis and calcification. This first case of success marks the beginning of the clinical study across China for obtaining the product approval. The principal investigator of the clinical…
The UAE’s crypto ecosystem continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, with over 1,800 organisations currently identified as of Q1 2023, according to the second edition of the Crypto Oasis Ecosystem Report. The report, developed in collaboration with the DLT Science Foundation and Roland Berger, one of the leading management consultancies, offers a comprehensive summary of the UAE’s Blockchain evolution driven by Web3, cryptographic, and Blockchain technologies. Roland Berger also exclusively contributed with three thought leadership articles that are exclusively published in the report. Highlights: – Get an in-depth look at the world’s fastest growing Blockchain ecosystem in the newly…
Despite facing numerous challenges over the past year, including a global economic slowdown and weak demand for consumer electronics, Luxshare Precision, a leading global manufacturer of cable & connector assembly and system solutions for consumer electronics, automotive interconnect and communication interconnect, has achieved remarkable results. On April 27, Luxshare Precision released its annual report for 2022 and its first quarter results for 2023. In 2022, the company achieved operating revenue of approximately RMB214.028 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 39.03%. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was about RMB9.163 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 29.6%. In…
foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME) (www.foundit.my), one of the leading talent platforms, today published the foundit Insights Tracker (fit) for Malaysia, formerly published as Monster Employment Index (MEI). According to the tracker, e-recruitment in Malaysia has grown impressively by 13% over the past six months. Additionally, the tracker recorded a YoY increase of 2.6%, with the index rising to 78 in March 2023 from 76 in March 2022. The tracker showed a 3% rise month over month, with an index of 76 in February. These encouraging figures imply that the labour market is improving gradually but steadily and that…
Exhibiting power devices (power semiconductors) and power device assembly-related components TOKYO, May 8, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which develops the manufacturing business of TANAKA Precious Metals, and TANAKA Denshi Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Kanzaki-gun, Saga Prefecture; Representative Director & CEO: Toshiya Yamamoto), is pleased to announce that it will participate in “PCIM Europe 2023,” the industry’s largest international trade fair dedicated to power electronics and their fields of application, to be held from Tuesday, May 9 to Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Nuremberg, Germany. TANAKA will participate in…
Indonesia, the current holder of the ASEAN Chairmanship, will host the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, on May 9-11, 2023. With the “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth” chairmanship theme, Indonesia directed ASEAN cooperation in 2023 to continue strengthening the bloc’s relevance to new challenges. To ensure the summit’s success, the authority is revving up its preparation to welcome ASEAN Summit delegates and participants in all aspects, particularly security, accommodations, and media support. To secure the summit, National Police Chief General ListyoSigit Prabowo said a command center had been set up to monitor and supervise all activities…
The London EV Show is all set to be bigger and better than ever before, with the confirmation of over 100 exhibitors just a few months ahead of the event launch. The event, which focuses on electric vehicles, clean energy, and sustainable transport solutions, will convene a diverse and engaged audience of 10,000+ participants from all over the world at ExCel London, UK from 28 – 30 Nov, 2023. With a diverse range of exhibitors including leading car manufacturers, light vehicles, electric trucks, vans, electric charging infrastructure and battery systems and eVTOLs at display at this year’s London EV Show, visitors…
Infocus International Group, a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services, has set the new dates for Power Purchase Agreement online workshop and it will be commencing live on 11th July and 11th October 2023. There are many moving pieces affecting the future of electric power development in emerging market. Unlike the past Independent Power Project models, which featured standardised take-or-pay contracts – today’s market demands more innovative incentives to ensure better availability, better performance, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. Economies throughout developing countries urgently need to master the key tools, models, and…
Elevate your understanding of wind power with Infocus International’s best rated Live Online Workshop, Mastering Wind Power, starting on 22nd August 2023. A comprehensive, up-to-date and business-focused roadmap to success in delivering wind power growth, today and tomorrow. Attendees will gain an excellent understanding of all the key factors facing wind power developers and investors, from resource assessment and energy production complexities, through technology trends, project development and planning challenges, to financial returns and risks. The course will include the illustration of key concepts using online tools, wind resource datasets, energy yield, financial and other simple calculations, along with discussion of…
Registration is now open for Infocus International Group top rated Mastering Solar Power, and the course will be commencing live on 23rd October 2023. This is a comprehensive, up-to-date and business-focused roadmap to success in delivering solar power growth, today and tomorrow. Throughout these 5 sessions, attendees will gain a good understanding of the key factors from an integrated, multidisciplinary and commercial viewpoint, including: target market analysis, economic competitiveness, channels-to-market, financing influences and risk, project development processes, best practices and emerging technologies. The course schedule includes illustration of key project development considerations, including energy yield, financial and other simple calculations, along…
The 8th DX Leaders Strategy Forum Philippines is set to take place on June 14, 2023, at Dusit Thani Manila. The theme of the event, “Future-proofing digital-first enterprises in interconnected disruptions”, aims to explore how enterprises are re-calibrating their digital transformation strategy to respond to the changing network landscape. The event will host over 30 speakers and 120+ digital transformation leaders and attendees inside round-table conversations and interactive debates, with exclusive networking sessions, one-to-one meetings, polling conversations, and panel discussions. Joining this year’s roster of speakers and facilitators are Department of Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno, Aboitiz Group Chief Information Officer…
The BLUETTI AC500, an upgrade to the classic model AC300, debuted on Indiegogo and achieved remarkable success. It raised over $12 million in two months, breaking the world record for any portable power station fundraising event. Comparison of AC300 & AC500 Model: AC300 Rated Power: 3,000W Scalability: Up to 4*B300 Max. Input (AC+PV): 5,400W Max. AC Input: 3,000W Max. Solar Input: 2,400W Smart App Control: Yes Warranty: 4-Year Model: AC500 Rated Power: 5,000W Scalability: Up to 6* B300S or 4*B300 Max. Input (AC+PV): 8,000W Max. AC Input: 5,000W (at least 2*B300S) Max. Solar Input: 3,000W Smart App Control: Yes Warranty:…
Infocus International Group is bringing back the Mastering Clean Hydrogen masterclass and it will be commencing live on 21st August and 6th November 2023. The ‘hydrogen economy’ was first described 50 years ago, but failed to develop. Now hydrogen is making a comeback, with unprecedented momentum from both policymakers and industry amid a background of energy decarbonisation. Nevertheless, given its failure in the past, current investors and business developers in the sector are strongly advised to ensure they understand the complexities and competitive environments of the hydrogen landscape. This new course combines an excellent overview of the different elements of the clean…
Infocus International Group is bringing back the Dispatchable & Flexible Solar Power Online Workshop this year, and it will be commencing live on 1st September 2023. A business-focused training course designed to provide business developers with an accessible and concise, yet comprehensive understanding into how advanced utility-scale solar power projects are providing greater value to the industry, its investors and energy system planners alike. ‘Dispatchable’ solar power projects are crucial to the scalability of solar within energy systems, increasing its ability to replace conventional thermal power capacity while maintaining power system flexibility and resilience. Compared to traditional solar-only projects, new considerations include…
MQ-9B Training at FTTC Will Become Benchmark for Future Training On May 1, 2023, the Royal Air Force (RAF) began training its first cohort of pilots, sensor operators, and mission intelligence coordinators on operating its new Protector Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) at the Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) in Grand Forks, N.D. The FTTC is owned and operated by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), which has begun deliveries of Protector RPAS to the RAF. Protector is a derivative of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian(R) and is initially being flown in the USA for training. GA-ASI is training the first…
The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is pleased to announce that Ms. Rosemarie McClean, Chief Executive of the Pension Administration and Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, will participate at the upcoming conference, The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law, on May 24-25, 2023, in Washington, DC. Ms. McClean is a seasoned leader in her field, overseeing operations in pensions administration, client services, IT, project management, and process improvement at the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). She is the Executive Sponsor of a live blockchain solution for 80,000 retirees across 195 countries, a major milestone in eliminating delays…
CureSight(TM) Amblyopia treatment device named “Best New Technology Solution for Ophthalmology” for its innovation, impact, and market potential NovaSight, a pediatric-focused eyecare MedTech company, announced today that its CureSight binocular digital treatment system for amblyopia (lazy eye) has been named “Best New Technology Solution for Ophthalmology” in the 7th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program. The award program is conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global health and medical technology market. NovaSight provides pediatric patients with eye-tracking based digital vision care solutions by focusing on three major verticals:…
Asia Summit on Global Health and Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair help set new levels of collaboration for global healthcare industry The second International Healthcare Week (IHW), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and supported by a wide range of healthcare sector partners, takes place from 16 to 31 May in Hong Kong, leveraging the city’s strategic role as an innovation and investment hub for the healthcare industry in Asia. The two flagship events of IHW are the third Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative…