"Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival" connects visitors to nature

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The “Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival” (the Arts Festival), a three-year arts project organised by Tourism Commission and supported by Hong Kong Geopark and curated by One Bite Design Studio, is being held from Nov 16, 2022 to Jan 15, 2023.

To leverage the successful integration of arts with the island under the first edition the Yim Tin Tsai Arts Festival, the new edition of the Arts Festival will extend to the vast Sai Kung Hoi, with Yim Tin Tsai as the centre and reaching out to Sharp Island, Kau Sai Chau and High Island.

Hong Kong Tourism Board in a statement said through the Arts Festival, themed as “Joy Again, Isle”, visitors would meet, connect, experience the healing power of arts and nature through visits to the isles; and enjoy the fun of art tour through island hopping.

The focus of each year’s Arts Festival is on artworks creation, responding to topics such as villagers’ stories, rural-urban balance, nature conservation, cultural inheritance, religion and culture, supplemented by guided tours and programmes.

The Arts Festival offers a new perspective for visitors to explore the isles, a chance to explore and reflect on one’s relationship with the nature, and an experience of the unique Hong Kong culture of the isles.

Nine groups of local artists have been invited to create multidisciplinary nine artworks – six in Yim Tin Tsai and three in Sharp Island – and involve villagers during the process to reflect local life stories and the natural environment.

Artwork highlights include Homeward Voyage by Margaret Chu; Water Dragon by Joseph Chan; Moonrise in Daylight by Breakthrough Art Studio; and, A GrandPineapple Bun Tour by Maoshan Connie and St. James’ Creation.

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"PRECIOUS TASTE OF LIAONING IN JAPAN" SUCCESSFULLY HELD IN TOKYO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The "Precious Taste of Liaoning in Japan", an exchange of food culture between China and Japan as well as the Chinese food culture, was successfully held in Tokyo, Japan, from Nov 18 to 23.

It is co-sponsored by the Information Office of Liaoning Provincial People's Government and the News and Information Centre of Xinhua News Agency.

As one of the activities of the "Precious Taste of Liaoning - the 2nd Northeast Asia Popular Cuisine Culture Exchange Week", the Precious Taste of Liaoning event was launched in Tokyo for the first time.

During the event, the Liaoning folk cuisine delegation, consisting of Chinese and Japanese friends, leaders of the catering industry and industry associations, held a series of activities with food as the carrier.

These included the Dalian Seafood Cooking in Chinese and Japanese Styles, Liaoning Dumplings Meet Japanese Sushi, and Liaoning Cuisine Tasting. 

According to a statement, Chinese and Japanese guests from all walks of life carried out dialogues and exchanges around food, tourism and culture, building a bridge of friendship for cooperation between the two sides.

In the future, the two sides will also carry out in-depth exchanges and cooperation in economy and trade, tourism, academia, culture, and other fields.

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Trilliant, Manx Utilities to commence smart electricity meters roll-out across the Isle of Man

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Trilliant and its partner Manx Utilities, are progressing with the first phase of the roll-out of Smart Electricity Meters for 8,000 prepayment customers across the Isle of Man.

A leading international provider of solutions for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), smart grid, smart cities and IIoT, Trilliant has also launched similar island deployments in Aruba, Malaysia and the Dominican Republic.

According to a statement, this partnership enables smart capabilities for the Island by replacing their existing electricity meters with a new AMI platform.

It will provide connectivity for nearly 50,000 residential, industrial, and commercial customers with expansion options available to enable additional smart grid technologies in the future such as smart street lighting.

The infrastructure upgrades have begun with 8,000 prepayment customers, whose legacy ‘key’ electricity meters are being replaced with smart meters. The meters operate on a ‘pay as you go’ system that customers can access using Manx Utilities’ SmarterLiving app.

In the app, prepayment customers can see updates on their energy usage and top up their credit, allowing them to gain greater visibility and understanding of their electricity consumption, which could help them to save on energy costs.

The smart meters will notify Manx Utilities about power outages and energy use patterns. The electricity provider will be able to reduce waste by fine-tuning energy production based on insights from the smart electricity system.

Following the priority roll-out of smart meters to Manx Utilities’ prepayment customers, upgrades will start for the remaining domestic, commercial and industrial locations.

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​​"CAMBRIDGE OF THE EAST" SHINES: GLOBAL-MINDED ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY PLAYS A GROWING ROLE IN PUSHING SDGS

ZJU working on 17 SDGs

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HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 30, 2022 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

The Sixteenth General Conference of The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS) was held in a hybrid format from November 21 to 24.

Hundreds of scientists -- including TWAS fellows, TWAS Young Affiliates and Alumni, ministers of science and technology, and dignitaries from all over the world -- gathered in an online and offline meeting in Hangzhou, the capital of China's eastern coastal province of Zhejiang.

In the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development set by the United Nations, they discussed how to leverage basic sciences to promote evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development in developing countries.

The offline event was held at one of China's most desirable universities, Zhejiang University (ZJU), which renowned British scientist Dr. Joseph Needham hailed as "Cambridge of the East".

The reason why this Chinese institution of higher learning is entitled to host such a heavyweight international conference is not only because of its 125-year history and academic heritage, but also because of its long-standing commitment to social responsibility and global commitment as an important starting point and goal of talent cultivation, scientific research and social service.

As a leading comprehensive research university, ZJU's research achievements in many basic science fields contribute to the realization of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In the medical field, the world's first human cell landscape at single-cell level was born in ZJU in 2020, whose research method will have a profound impact on the identification of normal and disease cell states in the human body, and is expected to help doctors identify abnormal cell states and origins in the future.

Ye Ming'er, associate professor of horticulture at ZJU, has been named "Food Hero" by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for his constant efforts in promoting fruit tree technology for over 30 years. His innovative approach has boosted growth and yield of several fruits, increasing farmers' income as well as protecting natural resources.

"We have also built a healthy eco-environment at the orchard, where sheep feed on grass and its dung is in turn used as fertilizers for fruit trees, thus protecting the environment and ensuring the food safety," said Ye.

In helping coping with climate change, China's first artificial upwelling demonstration project, led by ZJU and completed with other domestic peers, is capable of boosting phytoplankton and algae yield, restoring the marine ecological environment, and enhancing marine carbon sinks. It has been listed as a marine carbon sink program by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

The list goes on. In recent years, ZJU has integrated the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development into all aspects of its development, focusing on cultivating students' sustainable development competence, enriching academic ecology, strengthening interdisciplinary research, and promoting global coordination and cooperation.

In March 2021, ZJU launched the Global ZJU for Social Good (Z4G) to integrate the university's own development into the global agenda, contribute its part to the implementation of the UN SDGs in China, and help build a Chinese model of sustainable development.

After the release of the Z4G, ZJU held a series of activities to walk its talk. At the end of that month, ZJU, together with more than 50 leading universities in the world including Harvard University, issued the Joint Statement of Global University Leaders on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This is the first global initiative for sustainable development initiated by a Chinese university.

In April this year, ZJU, together with three overseas universities, jointly held the first Asia-Pacific Carbon Neutrality Symposium online, featuring robust discussions on carbon capture, utilization and sequestration, sustainable energy, and sustainable city and construction. The online meeting played a role in promoting cross-institutional knowledge sharing in the Asia-Pacific region and solutions to major global challenges.

Four months later, ZJU joined hands with its global partners to launch the SDG Global Summer School, which attracted nearly 1,000 outstanding students from more than 80 countries and regions around the world to participate online.

They exchanged views with top scholars at home and abroad. Discussions were conducted over such issues as post-COVID-19 urban governance and building a safe and sustainable food supply chain, contributing their parts to a better future for the world.

Stephanie Ann, a summer school participant from Singapore, spoke highly of the Carbon Neutrality module. "The holistic approach to climate change is what makes the ZJU SDG Summer School very insightful. The lecturers, assignments and group tasks not only allow us to apply the knowledge we have learnt, but also propel us to ponder and explore the topics on our own."

At the TWAS 16th General Conference, Hangzhou Declaration was unveiled in addition to the pooling of ideas and solutions on SDGs and basic sciences. The declaration calls on all stakeholders to join hands, uphold the concept of open science, strengthen South-South and North-South cooperation, and work together to open up new prospects for global basic sciences development.

"In the future, we look forward to working with you to advocate for inclusive and green development, enhance basic sciences and multidisciplinary research, nurture top-notch innovative talent in basic sciences and further deepen international engagement," said Ren Shaobo, Chairman of the University Council of ZJU, at the opening ceremony of the Conference.

"Thus, we are hoping to scale up higher education's distinctive contributions to the common development of mankind and the lasting prosperity of our society," Ren added.

Source: Zhejiang University

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MALAYSIA'S SHARIAH REGISTERED FINANCIAL PLANNER PROGRAMME EXPANDING GLOBALLY

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) held a signing ceremony with Salaam Center, a leading provider in training, research and consultancy based in Djibouti, East Africa. This agreement is in respect of MFPC using its existing Shariah RFP content, albeit with the inclusion of local relevant content for individuals in East Africa.

On our part, MFPC is indeed very pleased and delighted that the Malaysian based modules have been accepted in the international market subsequent to an objective and thorough assessment being carried out by Salaam Centre. MFPC’s programme is also being considered by the South-East Asia countries and the MENA market. MFPC is optimistic that this initiative will produce significant results and achieve success.

MFPC programme, the Shariah Registered Financial Planner, has consistently won the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) for seven years in a row in different categories with the latest instalment of the award in 2022 recognising the Shariah RFP as the Best Islamic Finance Qualifications.

The award was awarded based on MFPC’s Shariah Registered Financial Planning (RFP) programme. The syllabus of the Shariah RFP programme has been developed by a team of Shariah experts. The Shariah RFP programme is a dynamic and evolving one. The Council review, revise and update the syllabus regularly to ensure it remains relevant and reflects current industry needs and regulatory changes and requirements.

The Shariah RFP and RFP designations are approved by Bank Negara Malaysia as a professional qualification for the application of the Financial Adviser License and Financial Adviser Representative License, and by the Securities Commissions Malaysia for the application of the Capital Market Services License.

We are pleased that the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) has found it worthy to provide funding for the further development of a state-of-the-art e-learning platform that will enable Malaysians for all parts of the Country to benefit as well as the wider global audience. The modules of Shariah RFP include the Fundamentals of Shariah Financial Planning, Takaful and Zakat Planning, Shariah Investment Planning, Shariah Estate Planning, Shariah Retirement Planning and the Application in Shariah Financial Planning.

Vincent Kwo, President of Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) hoped that through MFPC’s GIFA awards and today’s first international collaboration will lead to further international collaborations for the Council. Through this agreement, MFPC is one step forward in bringing the value of financial planning and the importance of financial planners to the world as financial management becomes more pertinent for individuals to attain financial well-being.

MFPC is optimistic that Salaam Center will expand the knowledge of financial intermediaries through the Shariah RFP to new individuals in Africa.

MALAYSIA'S SHARIAH REGISTERED FINANCIAL PLANNER PROGRAMME EXPANDING GLOBALLY

Boomi completes independent assessment of cloud security controls for Australian govt

Australia’s IRAP Assessment Recognizes Boomi to Provide Comprehensive Security Controls (Graphic: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the intelligent connectivity and automation leader, announced the Boomi AtomSphere Platform has been independently assessed for cloud security against the Australian government’s Information Security Manual (ISM) PROTECTED controls.

The assessment was conducted within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Information Security Registered Assessors Programme (IRAP) – a common framework recognised by Australian government agencies to assess a vendor’s security posture – continuing Boomi’s momentum in the government market.

Boomi director, Australia and New Zealand, Nathan Gower said in a statement that having the necessary standards for data protection and cybersecurity in place, across agencies and jurisdictions, is important in today’s cloud world.

“Completing our IRAP assessment is a validation that our technology is available to Australia’s public sector and can safely operate at a protected level within their cloud environments.”

Assessment at PROTECTED level recognises Boomi to provide comprehensive security controls in system design and operational effectiveness across its low-code integration platform as a service (iPaaS).

Boomi’s security posture for storing, processing, and communicating information allows government agencies to purchase the Boomi AtomSphere Platform without needing to complete their own independent assessments.

Further, it supports commercial outreach with several Australian enterprises recognising IRAP as the gold standard for cloud security assessment.

Boomi recently set the industry record for the largest customer base among integration platform vendors, added world-class leaders and continued to expand its global footprint.

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2022 CHUNGBUK BEST PRODUCT PROMOTION KICKS OFF IN SINGAPORE

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Korea’s Chungcheongbuk-do province and Chungbuk Business Agency are showcasing their products for exports at the 2022 Chungbuk Best Product Promotion currently held from Nov 28 to 30 in Jurong West Central, Singapore.

The Chungbuk Business Agency in a statement said that through this exhibition, the province will secure export channels for promising exporters from the North Chungcheong province to the Singapore market.

“Some 32 companies from Chungcheongbuk-do province will introduce excellent products to local citizens in Singapore through the event.

“About 83 types of excellent quality products such as food, cosmetics, quarantine products, and pet products of companies in Chungcheongbuk-do province will be showcased and sold at the promotion,” it said.

The major companies promoting their products in this event include Biopolytech, fromthenature, CoreGreen Co Ltd, Chowol Red Ginseng, Haesarang, AK21, and HighBoss.

The agency said the showcase is organised in various ways such as tasting events and surveys to promote and sell Chungbuk products to consumers, adding that corporate visitors can hold one-on-one business meetings at the site.

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AMPLITUDE APPOINTS MARK VELTHUIS AS VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES, ASIA PACIFIC AND JAPAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Leading digital analytics platform Amplitude Inc has appointed Mark Velthuis as vice president of sales for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ).

With a track record of driving growth in the region and building high-performing teams, Velthuis will lead business development and oversee sales and revenue growth. He reports to Amplitude’s chief revenue officer Matt Heinz.

“Velthuis deeply understands the complex business problems faced by companies in APJ and has first-hand experience helping companies at Amplitude’s stage scale.

“Under his leadership, Amplitude will be ready to capture the growing demand for digital analytics in the region,”  Heinz said in a statement.

An accomplished market development leader in the technology industry, Velthuis was most recently president of Asia Pacific at Jedox, an enterprise performance management platform.

“I’ve spent more than 15 years watching companies in Asia digitally transform, and there is a massive need for a product like Amplitude.

“Combined with the #1-ranked product analytics solution, I’m confident we have all the right ingredients to make Amplitude the essential platform for APJ’s product, data, engineering, and growth leaders,”  Velthuis said.

Amplitude’s APJ headquarters is in Singapore, but it also has employees based in Australia, Japan and across the region.

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YILI GROUP INKS SPONSORSHIP DEALS, FURTHER COMMITS TO HEALTH, SPORTS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Yili Group has announced sponsorship deals with some of the world’s best national football teams as well as international football superstars since the beginning of 2022.

Representing its dedication to health and sports, Yili has built a 17-year partnership with the Olympic Games, sponsors the CBA League and the Asian Cup and handpicked a world football “dream team” in 2022.

In addition, Yili has presented surprises for football fans with the launch of “dream team” limited edition packaging, which features all of the football superstars signed by Yili.

“To attract more football enthusiasts, football-themed interactive campaigns have also been launched, involving prediction games and blind boxes,” it said in a statement.

Yili has developed innovative products and expanded consumption scenarios to meet customer needs. It supports global sports events and safeguards the health of consumers around the world by delivering nutritious and high-quality products.

Today, public awareness of fitness and health has greatly advanced. However, there is progress that can still be made. Therefore, Yili remains dedicated to achieving the vision of “World Integrally Sharing Health” as key and driving motivation.

The company is taking action to safeguard consumer health by advocating for healthy lifestyles and by launching public campaigns to encourage more people to participate in physical activities.

Furthermore, Yili and its subsidiary brands have recently launched several new innovative campaigns. It has teamed up with China Youth Daily and Xiaomei.cc to encourage college students to make short movies highlighting their passion for football. 

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YAO AUTONOMOUS COUNTY FOR HEALTHCARE WORLDWIDE

 

Caption: Peace Tree of Sheng Tang Mountain

JINXIU, China, Nov. 25, 2022 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
 

The celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County will be held in Jinxiu County on November 28, 2022. At the appointed time, there will be a variety of celebration activities with national characteristics, including welcome party, celebration activities, national art performance, 70th anniversary achievement exhibition, symposium on economic and social development, county-level celebration art party, grassroots visit activities and a series of cultural and sports activities. Jinxiu, the earliest Yao Autonomous County after the founding of the People's Republic of China, is located in the Dayao Mountains in the east of the central part of Guangxi. With a total area of 2,518 square kilometers and a total population of 156,000, Jinxiu is a county with the largest number of Yao ethnic groups and enjoys the reputation of "Capital of Yao People in the World". Mr. Fei Xiaotong, a famous contemporary sociologist, once said: "The Yao research center of the world is in China, and the Yao research center of China is in Jinxiu." And he wrote the inscription -- "Home of Yao". Jinxiu has a forest coverage rate of 87.91%, ranking first in Guangxi. The county is neither cold in winter nor hot in summer, having a high content of negative oxygen ions. It is a resort for health care and summer resort. There are many kinds of wild animals and plants throughout the county, ranging from the Shinisaurus Crocodilurus Ahl survived in the age of dinosaurs to the extremely rare "queen of butterflies" -- teinopalpus aureus, and "living fossil of plants" -- cathaya argyrophylla as well as other rare animals and plants. At present, there are 6 national AAAA scenic spots such as the Shengtang Mountain and Lianhua Mountain. During the "13th Five-Year Plan" period, the county has received 31.357 million tourists, realizing a tourism income of RMB 27.64 billion and having transformed the ecological value contained in "clear waters and green mountains" into "mountains of gold and silver", according to the Publicity Department of Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=44836

BAISE, GUANGXI: TWENTY YEARS OF HARD WORK TO THE FRONTIER OF OPENING UP AND COOPERATION ON THE BORDER OF SOUTH CHINA

New Look of Baise

BAISE, China, Nov. 25, 2022 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

On November 2, the press conference on the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Baise City was held in Nanning, Guangxi. In the past 20 years, Baise has insisted on giving priority to industry and made every effort to promote the high-quality development of strong industry, characteristic agriculture and modern service industry. With the total output value growing 8.5 times, the total volume of import and export trade increasing by 44 times, and the scale of aluminum industry reaching RMB 100 billion, Baise successively won the honorary titles of "Top Tourist City of China" and "National Garden City".

Located in the west of Guangxi, Baise is a prefecture-level city with the largest border area between China and Vietnam, and also an important frontier city for China to open and cooperate with ASEAN countries, according to the Publicity Department of Baise City. Over the past 20 years, Baise has seized opportunities, carried forward reform and innovation and forged ahead, significantly enhancing the overall strength of the city, greatly changing the appearance of urban and rural areas, substantially improving the people's living standards, and achieving a great success in development and opening up. Public services such as employment, education, medical care, housing, maternity and old-age services have been well guaranteed and continuously improved, and the well-being of the people has been greatly improved. Its revitalization of industry has been developed rapidly and steadily, a regional power grid in Baise has been constructed and a national demonstration base for ecological aluminum industry has been built, with the scale of aluminum industry reaching RMB 100 billion. As its featured agriculture has been developed in an accelerated manner, Baise mango becomes one of the first 100 geographical indication products protected by European Union in China. Baise has pushed forward comprehensive management of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes and grasses, and increased the forest coverage from 42.3% in 2002 to 73% in 2021, winning the honorary titles of "National Forest City" and "National Model City for Greening".

Meanwhile, Baise persists in reform and opening up, and constantly improves the level of opening up. Baise Key Development and Opening Pilot Zone was approved to be set up, making it China's first prefecture-level city-wide key development and opening pilot zone along the border. Longbang Port was upgraded to an international port and opened up the Naxi Corridor. Locals living by both sides of the border trade with each other and the output value of on-site processing of import goods ranks first in Guangxi. The international channel towards ASEAN has been further opened.

In addition, the construction of a batch of opening up and cooperation platforms, including Guangxi Aluminum Products Warehousing and Trading Center and Jingxi Border Economic Cooperation Zone, has been accelerated. The "Baise-1" train has successfully connected with China-Europe Railway Express, and foreign trade has developed rapidly. Baise has become one of the important node cities facing ASEAN and connecting the "Belt and Road".

Facing the future, Baise will persist in opening up for development, build Baise Key Development and Opening Pilot Zone with high quality, and accelerate the construction of such platforms as the Border Economic Cooperation Zone and the Cross-province (District) Economic Park. Besides, Baise will actively integrate into the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area - Beibu Gulf Economic Zone - ASEAN" cross-regional and cross-border industrial chain supply chain and build a new pattern of higher-level opening up and cooperation.

BAISE, GUANGXI: TWENTY YEARS OF HARD WORK TO THE FRONTIER OF OPENING UP AND COOPERATION ON THE BORDER OF SOUTH CHINA

Toshiba wins Power Semiconductor/Driver of the year award

Toshiba is a Winner at AspenCore World Electronics Achievement Awards (Photo: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Devices & Storage (Shanghai) Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba), has been named the winner of the “Power Semiconductor /Driver of the Year” category at the AspenCore World Electronics Achievement Awards (WEAA) 2022.

The company received the award for its XPQR3004PB MOSFET, a strategic low-voltage metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor, in a ceremony held in Shenzhen, China on Nov 10, 2022.

The XPQR3004PB is suitable for battery switches in eco-friendly vehicles, with its high heat dissipation capability and high reliability.

“We are delighted to be recognised by the prestigious WEAA. This is the fifth year in a row that one of our products has won an award.

“Toshiba is determined to continue to lead the way in providing the automotive industry and other sectors with power electronics that improve the operating efficiency of equipment and advance carbon neutrality,” said Toshiba Devices & Storage (Shanghai) president, Tsutomu Nomura in a statement.

Going forward, Toshiba said it will boost its competitiveness in the power semiconductor business by offering products with high energy-saving capabilities that contribute to a low-energy society and carbon neutrality.

The United States-based AspenCore is one of the world’s leading technology media groups, and every year its highly regarded WEAA recognises companies and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to innovation and advancing the electronics industry.

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Tusk Inc unveils new bitcoin mining products combo

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Tusk Inc Ltd, a leading electrical solution provider which produces products for users of cryptocurrency mining equipment, solar energy and adapters, has announced its new products combo.

The company is offering 30 per cent discounts on its combo of cryptocurrency mining equipment, combining a solar panel with a bitcoin miner.

The list of products can be viewed at https://tusklimited.com/products.

“With its recent movement from polycrystalline to photovoltaic materials, Tusk Inc has tested over time the efficiency of combining its solar products with cryptocurrency miners, which has proven to be the most effective.

“Investors can now mine their coins without interruptions, lesser risks and maximum profit,” it said in a statement today.

According to its chief operating officer, John Walls, the move is an effort to reduce the amount of electricity used when clients mine cryptocurrencies.

Tusk Inc was formed in 2012 as a capital management company in the United Kingdom and Kuala Lumpur with offices worldwide.

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China (Shenyang) South Korea Week offers broad platform for cooperation

People are checking in during the China (Shenyang) South Korea Week.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The 2022 China (Shenyang) South Korea Week, which recently opened at the Shenyang New World Expo, has attracted 197 South Korean companies, including CJ Group and LG Corporation, as exhibitors.

The exhibition promoted trade cooperation and built a broad platform for cooperation between Chinese and South Korean companies, said the Information Office of Shenyang Municipality,

A separate business-to-business (B2B) docking and negotiation area was set up at the event site, where many Chinese and South Korean enterprises negotiated with each other via online and offline.

Shao Hang, deputy director of the Investment Promotion General Office of Shenyang Bureau of Commerce, said during the China (Shenyang) South Korea Week, 167 South Korean enterprises and 108 Chinese enterprises participated in B2B talks.

“The number of online and offline talks reached 120 times (which reflects) the cooperation and development achievements between Shenyang and South Korea in high-end manufacturing, life health, medical cosmetology and urban exchanges,” he said.

The exhibits covered equipment manufacturing, high-end medical treatment, biopharming, scientific and technological innovation, and life health, according to the information office.

The exhibition area, spanning more than 2,000 square metres, included South Korean large enterprises exhibition area, automobile and life health industry thematic exhibition area, and South Korean small and medium enterprises’ excellent products exhibition area.

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FUJITEC SINGAPORE SECURES MAJOR BULK ORDER FROM HDB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Fujitec Singapore Corp Ltd has won a major bulk order for about 300 residential lifts from the Housing & Development Board of Singapore (HDB) for the 33rd Term Housing project.

The company said the HDB 33rd Term Housing project was for new homes across the public housing estates island-wide and was to be completed in the next four to five years.

“The order covers about 300 elevators, including high-speed models, to be installed in high-rise residential buildings with 30 floors or more.

“Through this project, Fujitec Singapore will contribute to the urban development of Singapore,” it said in a statement.

Fujitec Singapore said the company had delivered a cumulative total of about 20,000 units to the HDB, consisting of new installations and replacement projects, since the first order for 2,000 lifts in 1972.

The company said recently it had been actively involved in the Lift Enhancement Programme with HDB and the town councils to provide additional safety features such as double brakes on existing elevators.

Fujitec Singapore focuses on the development of services that utilise digital technology, moving forward with transformational steps toward the next 50 years.

Fujitec Singapore is the third overseas subsidiary of Japan’s Fujitec Group.

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YUM SAYS THE DECISION TO FORM A SOLID GOVERNMENT IS OF UTMOST URGENT FOR MALAYSIA'S ECONOMIC STABILITY

Nitesh Malani, Founder and Chairman, Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- With the challenging global economic situation expected to worsen in 2023-2024, Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia and the business community are hoping that a solid and stable government can be formed quickly without delay. Malaysians have voted and want stability and continued economic growth to position Malaysia as the ASEAN economy hub.

“Prolonged political instability and a hung Parliament will affect the country’s economy. Investors will also hold back until a government is formed. A government is needed fast to steer the nation’s economy post-election,” said Nitesh Malani, Chairman of Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia.

“Bursa Malaysia has been plundered with billions of losses within the past three days post-GE15. After a certain coalition announced that it was ready to form the government after the results of the elections were known, the stock exchange plummeted to levels that we as a nation can't afford now. This is usually an indication of what the business community wants. Foreign investors will not be comfortable pouring funds into our country if the government of the day does not have a strong mandate from the people and a stable government. After the (Prime Minister and MPs) are sworn in, investors will evaluate and consider whether or not to invest in Malaysia or look to others in the region. We shall lose the competitive advantage,” he said.

Bursa Malaysia has seen a three-day losing streak before GE15 polling day and continues with a weak start on Monday. Local stock market investors are dumping shares in early trade as Malaysia faces a hung Parliament situation after the 15th general election.

Nitesh suggested that the new government should form an economic advisory committee comprising industry experts and business-related non-governmental organisations that includes leaders of the next generation, like Khairy Jamaluddin and Nurul Izzah, in such advisory roles.

“Whichever coalition becomes the government should have leaders who can deliver good governance and an investor-friendly environment. Otherwise, we will lose out when the foreign and domestic investors look at other regional locations,” he added.

As a champion for SMEs, Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia will be hosting its 7th SME and Entrepreneurs Business Awards (SEBA), with the theme “SEBA: RISE UP” to encourage SMEs to climb uphill against all odds. The awards presentation gala will be held on the 8th of December, 2022, at the Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel.

YUM SAYS THE DECISION TO FORM A SOLID GOVERNMENT IS OF UTMOST URGENT FOR MALAYSIA'S ECONOMIC STABILITY

AIRSWIFT LAUNCHES NEW PAYMENT GATEWAY FOR SEAMLESS CRYPTOCURRENCY INTEGRATION

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Canadian financial technology company Airswift has launched Airswift Connect, a full-stack payment gateway that easily integrates with merchants’ online stores to seamlessly accept cryptocurrency worldwide.

In a statement today, Airswift said Connect featured a world-class merchant workspace that let merchants intuitively track crypto assets and conduct financial reconciliation, enabling online merchants to settle their digital currency assets to stablecoin or fiat daily while benefiting from lower transaction fees than for credit card payments.

“Integrating Connect with a website or app is also easy. For the quickest and most simple integration experience, merchants can use the gateway’s plugin for Shopify or WooCommerce or they can customise their online checkout to its fullest potential by using Connect’s application programming interface (API) tool,” it said.

Co-founder and chief executive officer Yan Zhang said Connect has a robust fund management system that gave its customers an extra layer of financial protection.

“Airswift customers benefit from our proven track record of safely managing billion-dollar transaction volumes using our enterprise-level, Web 3.0 native financial infrastructure,” he said.

Airswift said the company had applied its extensive experience in global payment gateways and enterprise-level crypto payment infrastructure in developing the gateway.

It added that until Dec 31, Connect customers could get zero per cent transaction fees for 90 days when they sign up for crypto payment acceptance.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Airswift is widely recognised as a leader in blockchain technology with extensive operational experience in global digital payments and enterprise Web 3.0 financial infrastructure.

-- BERNAMA

Locatory.com seeing steady growth, set to meet aviation industry needs

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Locatory.com, one of the world’s leading premium aircraft parts marketplaces, has been seeing steady growth for over a few years now, driven by the increase in clientele interest, driven by the continuous expansion of spare parts database.

Chief executive officer, Toma Matutyte said the company has continued to expand its spare parts database, which has been growing by 15 per cent per month.

“With cost optimisation and sustainability on everyone’s mind, the secondary aviation parts market is becoming an increasingly attractive opportunity.

“In 2022, we have received five times more requests for quotes compared to last year and are expecting this trend to continue into the next year,” she said in a statement today.

Being a tool for the simplified procurement of spare parts, Locatory.com, a family member of Avia Solutions Group, is deeply invested in the digitalisation of the process. 

“Our mission is to connect aircraft parts’ buyers and sellers via an innovative platform that enables our customers to find, buy and sell aircraft parts or repair services in commercial, original equipment manufacturer, maintenance, repair and overhaul, military and general aviation segments across the globe.

“We have a truly global team, with people from over 10 countries sharing ideas and expertise in improving the company. We have been steadily expanding by around 15 per cent each month and there are no plans of slowing down,” added Matutyte.

-- BERNAMA

GLOBAL ALLIANCE OF BANKS CALLS OUT 'GREENWASHING'

The Global Financial Sector Is Urged To Back Up Their ‘Big Words’ With Real Actions As The Climate Crisis Accelerates

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- On the eve of the COP27 Climate Change Conference in Egypt (6-18 November), a leading global network of values-based banks calls upon the financial sector to back up its rhetoric with actions. The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) will mark Banking On Values Day on 10 November 2022 by reaffirming the crucial role that banks have to play in tackling the root causes of climate change.

At the occasion of the COP27 ‘Finance Day’, the GABV urges the financial sector, including valuesbased banks, to live up to its commitments. At last year’s COP26 Conference in Glasgow, UK, mainstream financial institutions issued welcome public commitments and declarations designed to tackle climate change and help facilitate the move towards net zero. One year later, many of them continue financing the fossil fuel industry at an industrial scale. A recent report by Finance Watch estimates that 60 of the largest global banks still have around USD 1.35 trillion of exposure to fossil fuel assets.

Martin Rohner, Executive Director, GABV: “Banking is never neutral - institutions make decisions about what they finance and invest in, and these have major impacts on the shape of our collective future. Over recent years, mainstream banks have increasingly positioned themselves around their social purpose and environmental goals. Now, this rhetoric must be backed up by real commitments and action.

GLOBAL ALLIANCE OF BANKS CALLS OUT 'GREENWASHING'

FPT Software celebrates Parents’ Day, commits to provide employees best working conditions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- FPT Software, a global technology and IT services provider has welcomed thousands of employees’ parents to their offices showing sincere gratitude and a commitment to providing the best working conditions for their staff.

Since 2006, November 19 has been marked as Parent's Day for FPT Software to show gratitude to their employees’ parents. It is a day before Vietnamese Teacher’s Day with the thought that parents should be honoured first, referring to national culture.

Themed “Take Your Parents To Work”, this year’s event is hosted in four major cities, greeting thousands of parents at the doors.

Employee’s parents are guided through their children’s workplaces. From there, they got the full experience of their kids’ workday, from the corporate meetings to the company lunch space.

“This offered them the opportunity to see first-hand what their children’s work days look like, which add some context for the conversations that frequently take place during family gatherings,” it said in a statement.

With Parent’s Day, the company reaffirms its commitments to employees and reassures those parents that their children are having the greatest possible care. And employees use it as an opportunity to thank those who have always been there for them.

Sixteen years since the start of this special occasion, its scale is increasing together with the growth of the business, spreading FPT Software’s loving message to the wider audience.

It is their long-term commitment to put employees at the heart of its operation, and to reaffirm the unique working environment of the top IT company in South East Asia.

-- BERNAMA

Quantexa's online community site to accelerate decision intelligence platform adoption

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a British data and analytics software company, has launched its new online global community site.

In a statement today, the company said that the online site will serve as a hub for its team members, customers and partners to collaborate, find information and share knowledge about its decision intelligence platform and solutions.

Quantexa chief customer officer, Laura Hutton said that its focus remains on maximising the return on investment for its customers and partners, noting that the new community site supports this continued effort.

“We are excited to give the teams (who are) working with our decision intelligence platform an opportunity to interact with each other, continued structured learning opportunities, and a place to collaborate,” she said.

The company said that the site will provide a place to collaborate on topics including best practices and technical discussions, technical guides, success stories, and user-generated content.

It said that the website will also provide access to tailored training and certification paths built by Quantexa’s subject matter experts, as well as opportunities to provide solution feedback and feature requests directly to the company.

Access to the community site can be requested at https://community.quantexa.com to unlock exclusive features, programmes, and content, it added.

Founded in 2016, Quantexa now has more than 500 employees and thousands of users working with billions of transactions and data points across the world.

-- BERNAMA

"TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK" OUTDOOR PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION NOW ON VIEW UNTIL JAN 1, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Presented by First Initiative Foundation (FIF) and supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, "Tick Tock, Tick Tock" is now on view until Jan 1, next year.

The large-scale public art exhibition is located next to an iconic landmark, the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, featuring renowned American artist WhIsBe's largest art piece to date, a giant red sculpture standing over eight metres high.

“After visiting Hong Kong a few years ago, I was inspired by the landscape and challenged with how I could integrate my work into the city’s identity. 

“I am excited to return to Hong Kong with the next evolution of the Vandal Gummy, a brand-new installation incorporating digital and interactive elements,” said WhIsBe.

According to a statement, the three-storey-high sculpture combines the modern gummy bear with prehistoric dinosaurs, along with another two-metre-plus tall teal sculpture set on the Victoria Harbour waterfront. 

The harbour’s glittering, shimmering water surface is part of the display via a special mirror/chrome coating effect on the sculpture, incorporating technological elements such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Instagram filters, allowing the public to capture sweet moments.

In this latest artwork, WhIsBe replaced his signature physical plaque with an LED screen for the first time, on which a variety of videos are shown.

This includes a countdown timer that syncs with the hourly chime from the Clock Tower, and memorable moments collected from the Hong Kong public by FIF, highlighting the relationship between public art and the local community.

-- BERNAMA

Tickets purchased from overseas for teamLab Planets TOKYO increases

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Visitors from overseas purchasing tickets for teamLab Planets have increased by 136 per cent compared to the same month in 2019 (before COVID-19), with one in three visitors coming from overseas.

According to a statement, more than half of the visitors from overseas purchased their tickets before visiting Japan, and a trend has been seen in which the museum is one of the purposes for people to visit Tokyo.

teamLab Planets is a museum where visitors walk through water, and a garden where people become one with the flowers. The experiential museum has welcomed a cumulative total of over three million visitors since its opening in July 2018.

On Oct 11, 2022, the Japanese government significantly eased the COVID-19 border measures. The ban on individual travel to Japan has been lifted, visa exemptions have returned and the daily limit on the number of people entering Japan has been removed.

In response, tourism to Japan has resumed properly for the first time in about two and a half years.

In recent years the museum has been featured in notable publications such as Lonely Planet, a world-famous travel guidebook, which introduced it as one of “The 7best museums in Tokyo that even Tokyoites line up for”, as well as in “The 26 Best Things to Do in Tokyo” by Condé Nast Traveler.

The museum will continue to provide people from around the world an experience based on the concept of teamLab Planets, “Immerse your Body, and with Others, Become One with the World”.

More details at https://www.teamlab.art/

-- BERNAMA

DEXLEVO holds meetings with 250 Japanese, overseas doctors and companies at AMWC Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- DEXLEVO, a company specialising in beauty medical devices, recently held meetings with about 250 Japanese and overseas doctors and companies during its participation in the Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC), which was held for the first time in Japan on Nov5-6, 2022.

DEXLEVO participated as a sponsor and exhibitor at the congress.

In a statement, it said the congress was launched this year in Japan to activate the East Asian market with Japan as an aesthetic medicine and anti-aging hub.

It said about 190 doctors participated in a special luncheon symposium devoted to DEXLEVO’s unique injectable GOURI on the first day of the congress.

DEXLEVO said during the seminar, an Italian plastic surgeon, Dr Mario Goisis, introduced GOURI’s technology and some practical cases to demonstrate the injectable’s anti-aging power and show how it fits in the latest trends of the aesthetic market.

“Since the launch of GOURI in September last year, we have introduced and started selling GOURI in more than 40 countries.

“Starting from January next year, we plan to continue marketing by participating in IMCAS Paris, AMWC Monaco and Dubai Derma, the biggest global aesthetic and anti-aging conferences,” it said.

Meanwhile, it said the company bagged the Best Injectables-Collagen Inducer award at the AMWC Awards held in Monaco last April, making it the first Asian company in the history of AMWC Awards to become a winner.

-- BERNAMA

Trial run of Jakarta-Bandung HSR a success

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The trial run of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway (HSR) line between Tegalluar station and Casting Yard No. 4 was successfully conducted on Nov 16.

According to a statement today, the HSR line is a landmark project under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and represents the first overseas application of a full Chinese high-speed railway system.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Chinese President Xi Jinping witnessed the occasion on the sidelines of a bilateral meeting following the G20 Summit in Bali.

It said that in addition to offering more commuting convenience to the local people, the project is expected to deliver a huge boost to Indonesia's economic development and social progress, and help upgrade the country's railway technology and related industries, which is a win-win situation for both sides.

During the trial run, the high-speed railway comprehensive inspection trains conducted comprehensive inspections on subgrade, track, communication, signal, traction power supply and other systems.

“All obtained indicators suggested good performance, marking the success of the first trial operation of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway jointly developed by China and Indonesia,” it said.

With a designed speed of 350 km per hour, the line will cut the journey time between Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia's fourth-largest city, from over three hours to around 40 minutes.

It said that China's energy infrastructure giant PowerChina - one of the developers of the HSR that undertook the laying of 279.4 km main track - revealed that its total contract value under construction in Indonesia has exceeded US$3 billion. (US$1=RM4.58)

It added that the company is also committed to the development and construction of local green energy projects in Indonesia, Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines and other regions and countries.

-- BERNAMA

JETEX SETS NEW ​GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS TITLE AT PRIVATE TERMINAL IN DUBAI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Jetex, an award-winning global leader in executive aviation, has set a new Guinness World Records title at its private terminal in Dubai, where it unveiled the world’s largest fibreglass sculpture of a sphere which resembles a giant football.

The record was validated by Guinness World Records officials at Jetex VIP Terminal, Dubai.

The flagship Jetex VIP Terminal is buzzing with fans from all over the globe who use match day private jet shuttle service between Dubai and Doha.

According to a statement, seen from afar, the iconic 10-metre-high football structure welcomes international travellers as they drive up to the terminal.

Adel Mardini, the founder and chief executive officer of Jetex, said: “Together with fans from all over the world, we share the excitement and thrill of football. 

“Over the past months, we witnessed tremendous demand for private jet travel between Dubai and Doha, which prompted us to go above and beyond to ensure that all fans enjoy a spectacular football-themed travel experience, which starts well in advance of the actual game.”

Jetex VIP Terminal also houses the world’s most fascinating pop-up football field right in the heart of the terminal, where all travellers can practise their skills and create unique memories with their families and friends.

The giant football installation will remain at Jetex VIP Terminal until late December.

After that, it will be either presented to one of the local football clubs or sustainably recycled.

-- BERNAMA

AURORA INDUSTRIAL PARK TO BOOST FDI INTO VIETNAM’S TEXTILE INDUSTRY

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The Aurora Textile Industrial Park (Aurora IP) in Vietnam’s Nam Dinh province aims to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country's textile industry by offering a green and sustainable manufacturing environment.

The industrial park is also supported by Nam Dinh province, which offers incentives to investors in terms of corporate income tax, import and export tax, support for training textile workers and more.

Aurora IP is one of the very few IPs in Vietnam qualified to accommodate fabric-dyeing facilities and was developed by one of the nation's leading real estate developers, Cat Tuong Group.

“With the mission of laying the foundation for sustainable development of investors in Nam Dinh province, Aurora IP is also committed to providing free support for procedures to obtain investment registration certificates and business registration certificates for tenants and work closely with them during the development of their projects at Aurora IP through a single-window service system,” said Cat Tuong Group chairman and chief executive officer Tran Quoc Viet in a statement.

As of 2021, Nam Dinh province was home to 123 FDI projects, with a total registered capital of US$3.7 billion (US$1=RM4.57), according to Vietnam’s General Statistic Office (GSO).

The GSO said realised FDI in Vietnam in the first nine months of 2022 was assessed at US$15.43 billion, a 16.3 per cent increase over the same period last year, and was the highest level of realised FDI in nine months for the past five years.

-- BERNAMA

LULU FINANCIAL BAGS BEST NETWORK ACCELERATOR AT ANNUAL BLOCKCHAIN INNOVATION AWARDS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- LuLu Financial Holdings, an Abu Dhabi-based holding company with several investments in financial services in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, has been adjudged winner in the Network Accelerator category of the annual Blockchain Innovation Awards.

The Blockchain Innovation Awards recognises game changers in the financial services, crypto and digital payments sector and is conducted as part of Ripple’s annual Swell Conference, which was held in London this year.

“It is a proud moment for all of us at LuLu Financial Holdings to be recognised with the coveted Network Accelerator award.

“The award reflects our efforts to adopt digital technologies towards advancing the cross-border payments ecosystem,” LuLu Financial Holdings managing director Adeeb Ahamed said in a statement.

Additionally, Ahamed was invited to speak in a panel discussion held as part of the two-day event.

With primary services including cross-border payments, currency exchange and wholesale banknotes, the company’s investments in the APAC region span the Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore.

-- BERNAMA

China's Midea goes global by cooling the heat at Jakarta-Bandung HSR project

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- China's electrical appliance manufacturer Midea Group is going global by cooling down the heat for Indonesia's 142-kilometre-long Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) with 705 indoor units and 126 outdoor units of Midea VC Pro VRF air-conditioners.

With a leading position in the global heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, the electrical appliance maker's Midea Building Technologies (MBT) division would be providing the Jakarta-Bandung HSR with professional air conditioning solutions.

In a statement, Midea said that the HVAC project is vital equipment support for Jakarta-Bandung HSR.

"The Jakarta-Bandung Railway is located in the tropical rainforest climate zone of Java Island and is influenced by the equatorial climate. Our multi-fluid chip liquid cooling technology allows for long-lasting cooling effects in high-temperature environments.

"The operator of the HSR needs a reliable and stable central air conditioning system to adapt to the high temperature and high humidity working conditions without downtime and effectively maintain the constant temperature of the HSR building space," it said.

Midea said its VC Pro VRFs units have also been used in the Dubai Expo and many other overseas projects.

"MBT has localised its sales and service networks in the international market, forming a comprehensive layout from core technology and original products to differentiated customised solutions," it added.

-- BERNAMA

LYDIA AI BAGS COMPANIES-TO-WATCH AWARD IN DELOITTE’S TECHNOLOGY FAST 50 PROGRAMME

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Insurtech startup, Lydia AI has received a Companies-to-Watch award as part of the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 programme, a pre-eminent technology awards programme recognising business growth, innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Companies-to-Watch category highlights Canadian technology companies with the potential to be future Technology Fast 50 candidates by their revenue growth percentage over their last three years of operation.

Lydia AI’s co-founder and chief executive officer, Anthony Lee, credits the company’s success to working with insurers to develop standards for validating state-of-the-art machine learning models. 

“It was not a straight path implementing models in the insurance industry, especially Asia. Our work continues to be figuring out how to use machine learning to help the next billion people safeguard their own health and financial security,” said Lee in a statement.

According to the statement, the companies listed in the Companies-to-Watch category had demonstrated promising growth trajectories and an exemplary ability to seize opportunities even in the face of a challenging economic context, setting them apart as members of an emerging cohort of tech leaders in Canada.

Established in 2015, Lydia AI is backed by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Information Venture Partners and 500 Global.

-- BERNAMA

Impulse Dynamics unveils 100th implant milestone in China

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Impulse Dynamics, a global medical device company has announced the 100th implant in China, signifying the opportunity for its innovative Optimizer® system delivering CCM® therapy in markets around the world.

Cardiologist Prof. Guo Tao, Executive Director of Internal Medicine, Fuwai Cardiovascular Hospital, Yunnan Province, performed the 100th procedure and emphasised the role of this therapy in providing an option and hope to patients living with the debilitating reality of heart failure.

“We are proud to see the growing acceptance of this technology in markets around the world. In reaching this milestone, we have connected with physicians, patients, and their families,” said Impulse Dynamics’ Vice President International, Mateusz Zelewski, MD.

“We are inspired by the benefits of this therapy to our patients and continue to reinforce our commitment to address the immense need for advanced heart failure options for patients around the world.”

According to a statement, CCM therapy was approved in China late last year, and the first implant in the country was announced on Nov 1, 2021.

The Optimizer system delivers CCM therapy, which consists of electric pulses applied to the heart between heartbeats and serves to enhance the performance of cardiac muscular contraction, making the heart work more efficiently without increasing the heart rate or the oxygen consumption of the cardiac muscle.

To date, CCM therapy has been used to treat heart failure in more than 7,000 patients worldwide and is available in 44 countries across the globe.

More details at www.ImpulseDynamics.com.

-- BERNAMA

 

FreedomPay partners Castles Technology to expand commerce offering globally

 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- FreedomPay, the American commerce technology company, has partnered Castles Technology, a leading manufacturer of payment hardware solutions, to expand its commerce offering globally.

FreedomPay president Chris Kronenthal said the partnership with Castles will help merchants provide a best-in-class commerce experience for consumers globally through optimised speed, security and personalisation.

“Beginning the first quarter of 2023, FreedomPay will offer Castles’ all-in-one Android SmartPOS terminal to create a secure, frictionless and unified shopping experience for consumers while also supporting merchants with robust loyalty and data analytics capabilities.

“The move furthers its commitment towards an open and accessible ecosystem for FreedomPay’s merchants and industry partners," the company said in a statement today.

Meanwhile, Castles Technology (North America) president and chief technology officer Ben Love said the partnership with FreedomPay brings together world-class commerce technology with industry-leading payment acceptance hardware solutions that drive global commerce by serving consumers and businesses to securely pay and get paid.

Castles devices offer merchants many benefits including front and rear cameras for QR (quick response) code payment acceptance and loyalty programmes, and laser scanners for fast product scanning.

Supported by Castles, FreedomPay continues its global expansion across 130-plus countries, more than 100 currencies and thousands of commerce partners.

-- BERNAMA

VONAGE'S CONVERSATIONAL COMMERCE APPLICATION CHOSEN BY RAZER TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT

Vonage will enable Razer to leverage the power of its digital presence to push commerce strategy to social


HOLMDEL, N.J., Nov 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, is enabling Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, to engage with customers in Asia Pacific and allow direct purchases of gaming gear and accessories on social media using Vonage’s conversational commerce application, Jumper.ai.

Jumper.ai is Vonage’s end-to-end conversational commerce solution that enables brands to create omnichannel, messaging-first customer buying experiences across popular messaging, social and web platforms.

Razer has multiple direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels including retail stores and Razer.com. With conversational commerce capabilities powered by Vonage, it now aims to use its strong social media presence - over 24 million followers across all platforms - to continually improve on their omnichannel experiences.

“Using Vonage's conversational commerce application, we cater directly to the changing demands of our customers through a seamless commerce flow,” said Mandy Arbilo, Associate Director, Global Ecommerce Platform, Razer. “According to Euromonitor, in Asia Pacific, sales via social commerce are expected to reach US$4 trillion by 2024. Overwhelmingly, our youth segments have a preference for social. Razer's community and D2C strategy has a stronghold in social channels building an ever growing global community. Our fans are able to connect with Razer directly, enabling an opportune moment for social commerce to add value to our customer experience.”

Yash Kotak, Sr. Director Product Management at Vonage and Founder of Jumper.ai, commented, “Southeast Asia has surpassed countries such as the US, Mexico, India, and Brazil in both awareness and adoption of conversational commerce. According to Bain & Co., social commerce accounted for 44% of Southeast Asia’s U$109 billion e-commerce market in 2020 alone. Using our conversational commerce application, ecommerce players like Razer can leverage their presence on social media to create a seamless shopping experience and gain their customers’ trust through personalised conversations around their products and offerings.”

Recent enhancements to Vonage's Jumper.ai conversational commerce solution enable brands to seamlessly invite buyers to a live video interaction with an in-store associate or customer service agent. This allows consumers to engage in personal conversations about products from anywhere while helping retailers build trusted relationships with customers.

To find out more about Vonage, visit www.vonage.com.

About Vonage

Vonage, a global cloud communications leader, helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Vonage's Communications Platform is fully programmable and allows for the integration of Video, Voice, Chat, Messaging, AI and Verification into existing products, workflows and systems. The Vonage conversational commerce application enables businesses to create AI-powered omnichannel experiences that boost sales and increase customer satisfaction. Vonage's fully programmable unified communications, contact center and conversational commerce applications are built from the Vonage platform and enable companies to transform how they communicate and operate from the office or remotely - providing the flexibility required to create meaningful engagements.

Vonage is headquartered in New Jersey, with offices throughout the United States, Europe and Asia and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ericsson. To follow Vonage on Twitter, please visit www.twitter.com/vonage. To become a fan on Facebook, go to facebook.com/vonage. To subscribe on YouTube, visit youtube.com/vonage.

About Razer

Razer™ is the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers.

The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognized logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, the company has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.

Razer’s award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals and Blade gaming laptops.

Razer’s software platform, with over 200 million users, includes Razer Synapse (an Internet of Things platform), Razer Chroma RGB (a proprietary RGB lighting technology system supporting thousands of devices and hundreds of games/apps), and Razer Cortex (a game optimizer and launcher).

Razer also offers payment services for gamers, youth, millennials and Gen Z. Razer Gold is one of the world’s largest game payment services, and Razer Fintech provides fintech services in emerging markets.

Founded in 2005, Razer is dual headquartered in Irvine (California) and Singapore, with regional headquarters in Hamburg and Shanghai. Razer has 19 offices worldwide and is recognized as the leading brand for gamers in the US, Europe and China.

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AM BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF VIETNAM'S PETROLIMEX INSURANCE

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency AM Best has affirmed Vietnam's Petrolimex Insurance Corporation (PJICO) financial strength rating of "B++" (good) and long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (good).

The credit ratings reflect PJICO’s strong balance sheet strength, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

In a statement, AM Best said PJICO’s balance sheet strength assessment is underpinned by its risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio, which is expected to remain at the strongest level over the medium term.

The company’s balance sheet strength assessment is supported by the stability of its capital adequacy and moderate net underwriting leverage.

It had also maintained a generally conservative investment strategy, with the majority of investments held in cash and term deposits.

AM Best assessed PJICO’s operating performance as adequate, as evidenced by a five-year average combined ratio of 97.7 per cent and return-on-equity ratio of 12.2 per cent (2017-2021).

“PJICO’s underwriting performance improved in 2021 compared with the previous year, driven in part by lower claims experience -- given COVID-19-related mobility restriction measures in Vietnam -- and higher net earned premiums from premiums reserve release," it said.

AM Best views PJICO’s business profile as neutral, noting that in 2021, PJICO ranked as the fifth-largest non-life insurer in Vietnam, with a market share of approximately six per cent of gross premium written.

“The company’s business profile benefits from its common branding and preferential access to cargo business arising from its largest non-majority shareholder, Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex)," it added.

-- BERNAMA

INNOPHOS LAUNCHES WEBSITE DEDICATED TO ASIA PACIFIC'S FOOD & BEVERAGE MARKET

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Innophos, a leading global producer of speciality ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, and nutrition markets, recently launched innophos.cn, a website dedicated to the Asia-Pacific market.

The new website supports the rapid growth that Innophos has experienced in the Asia-Pacific region during the last few years and features dual-language functionalities to reach both Chinese- and English-speaking customers.

“As a global leader in phosphate solutions for the food and beverage industry, our launch of innophos.cn is an important step for the company.

“I look forward to seeing the continued growth of our business in Asia and around the world,” Innophos commercial director, global food and beverage business, Migue DeJong, said in a statement.

Innophos said its new website highlights applications across various food and beverage applications, including bakery, meat, seafood, dairy, noodle, and plant-based products.

“We offer a complete range of food and beverage phosphates, non‐phosphate blends, and allergen-free products to provide optimum texture, taste, nutritional value, and shelf-life solutions for various applications,” it added.

-- BERNAMA

Cellebrite Endpoint Inspector Empowers Organizations with Remote Collection of Workplace Applications

 

Cellebrite now offers a competitive differentiator by offering the ability to collect remote mobile data, remote computer data, and cloud application data in a unified platform

PETAH TIKVA, Israel and TYSONS CORNER, Va., Nov 17 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellebrite DI Ltd. (Nasdaq: CLBT), a global leader in Digital Intelligence (DI) solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced the launch of the cloud workplace app collection, a new Cellebrite Endpoint Inspector capability aimed at improving organizations’ investigation and eDiscovery capabilities by enabling them to collect remote mobile and computer data and cloud workplace application data in a unified platform.

The addition of the cloud workplace app collection to Cellebrite Endpoint Inspector should help reduce the time and cost associated with the collection of data from applications such as Office365, Google Workspace, Slack, and Box by allowing examiners to initiate multiple collections for custodians from the largest sources of employee work-related data. With our unified collection capability, and now adding cloud workplace app collection to Endpoint Inspector, customers will be able to have one tool for all their collection sources.

The cloud workplace app collection aims at enabling examiners to research and consolidate data, build a comprehensive picture, surface actionable insights, and uncover the truth. Additionally, the cloud workplace app collection uses smart collection capabilities to gather only necessary data from workplace applications while ensuring data security and privacy are protected at each step of the process.

Ken Basore, Enterprise Solutions General Manager at Cellebrite, said: “In today’s world, it is imperative that organizations in every industry and of every size can access employee work-related data in a secure and efficient way. Cloud workplace app collection is transforming how organizations collect data associated with corporate investigations and the eDiscovery process. We are proud to be the only company that offers a unified platform for remote mobile and computer collection and now from the most widely used cloud workplace applications – with our revolutionary capability, companies across the private sector can boost efficiencies while maintaining data security.”

For more information about workplace cloud app collection and Cellebrite Endpoint Inspector, please visit here.

About Cellebrite

Cellebrite’s (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to enable its customers to protect and save lives, accelerate justice, and preserve privacy in communities around the world. We are a global leader in Digital Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, empowering organizations in mastering the complexities of legally sanctioned digital investigations by streamlining intelligence processes. Trusted by thousands of leading agencies and companies worldwide, Cellebrite’s Digital Intelligence platform and solutions transform how customers collect, review, analyze and manage data in legally sanctioned investigations. To learn more visit us at www.cellebrite.com, https://investors.cellebrite.com, or follow us on Twitter at @Cellebrite_UFED.

Caution Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This document includes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “forecast,” “intend,” “seek,” “target,” “anticipate,” “will,” “appear,” “approximate,” “foresee,” “might,” “possible,” “potential,” “believe,” “could,” “predict,” “should,” “continue,” “expect,” “estimate,” “may,” “plan,” “outlook,” “future” and “project” and other similar expressions that predict, project or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Such forward looking statements include estimated financial information. Such forward looking statements with respect to revenues, earnings, performance, strategies, prospects, and other aspects of Cellebrite’s business are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: Cellebrite’s ability to keep pace with technological advances and evolving industry standards; Cellebrite’s material dependence on the acceptance of its solutions by law enforcement and government agencies; real or perceived errors, failures, defects or bugs in Cellebrite’s DI solutions; Cellebrite’s failure to maintain the productivity of sales and marketing personnel, including relating to hiring, integrating and retaining personnel; uncertainties regarding the impact of macroeconomic and/or global conditions, including COVID-19 and military actions involving Russia and Ukraine; intense competition in all of Cellebrite’s markets; the inadvertent or deliberate misuse of Cellebrite’s solutions; political and reputational factors related to Cellebrite’s business or operations; risks relating to estimates of market opportunity and forecasts of market growth; Cellebrite’s ability to properly manage its growth; risks associated with Cellebrite’s credit facilities and liquidity; Cellebrite’s reliance on third-party suppliers for certain components, products, or services; challenges associated with large transactions and long sales cycle; risks that Cellebrite’s customers may fail to honor contractual or payment obligations; risks associated with a significant amount of Cellebrite’s business coming from government customers around the world; risks related to Cellebrite’s intellectual property; security vulnerabilities or defects, including cyber-attacks, information technology system breaches, failures or disruptions; the mishandling or perceived mishandling of sensitive or confidential information; the complex and changing regulatory environments relating to Cellebrite’s operations and solutions; the regulatory constraints to which we are subject; risks associated with different corporate governance requirements applicable to Israeli companies and risks associated with being a foreign private issuer and an emerging growth company; market volatility in the price of Cellebrite’s shares; changing tax laws and regulations; risks associated with joint, ventures, partnerships and strategic initiatives; risks associated with Cellebrite’s significant international operations; risks associated with Cellebrite’s failure to comply with anti-corruption, trade compliance, anti-money-laundering and economic sanctions laws and regulations; risks relating to the adequacy of Cellebrite’s existing systems, processes, policies, procedures, internal controls and personnel for Cellebrite’s current and future operations and reporting needs; and other factors, risks and uncertainties set forth in the section titled “Risk Factors” in Cellebrite’s annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 29, 2022, as amended on April 14, 2022 and in other documents filed by Cellebrite with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which are available free of charge at www.sec.gov. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, in this communication or elsewhere. Cellebrite undertakes no obligation to update its forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.

Cellebrite Contacts

Media
Victor Cooper
Public Relations and Corporate Communications Director
Victor.cooper@cellebrite.com
+1 404.804.5910

Investors
Investor Relations
investors@cellebrite.com


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