#WBSDubai to Create Global Business Opportunities for Web3 Innovators ACN Newswire

#WBSDubai to Create Global Business Opportunities for Web3 Innovators

DUBAI, Feb 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - After its incredible success in hosting five international editions in 2022, World Blockchain Summit returns to Dubai on 20-21 March 2023 at Atlantis, The Palm. The show's stellar agenda spread across two days, brings together more than 70 industry pioneers as speakers, over 50 projects showcasing their innovative offerings, and 2,000 global web3 community members and investors to network, collaborate, and drive the web3 ecosystem forward.Dubai has piloted several ground-breaking blockchain projects, exploring innovative use cases across various disparate sectors, from transportation and health to municipal services and education. World Blockchain Summit is a platform for networking, thought leadership, and deal flow for the web 3.0 community, with a curated agenda addressing current market trends and challenges. The event includes:- An exhibition floor for showcasing innovative projects.- A deal flow space for investors.- Networking opportunities with industry leaders and innovators."Web3 has all the potential to be a global solution for many pressing issues, including breaking the cycle of poverty for many families, empowering women, and improving the life chances of displaced people. But to achieve this, we know we must continue to invest in crypto and Web3 education for everyone, just like we did in 2022," said Helen Hai, Executive VP and Head of Binance, who will be speaking at the summit.Speakers include:- Sunny Lu, Co-founder, and CEO, of Vechain- Dennis Jarvis, CEO, Bitcoin.com- Helen Hai, Executive VP of Binance and Head of Binance- Robby Yung, CEO, Animoca Brands and Partner, Animoca Capital- Max Kordek, CEO and Co-Founder, Lisk- Alex Zinder, Global Head, Ledger Enterprise- Dina Sam'an, Co-Founder and Managing Director, CoinMENA- Alexander Chehade, Executive Director and General Manager, Binance FZE, to name a fewMohammed Saleem - Founding Chairman of World Blockchain Summit states, "Dubai has positioned itself perfectly as one of the world's most crypto and blockchain-friendly destinations. We are excited to bring WBS back to Dubai this March as we host some of the world's leading experts to share their insights and showcase the latest innovations in the space."Co-Founder and CEO Alexander Anastasi-Dow at Web3Management says, "We are thrilled to be a Gold Sponsor of the World Blockchain Summit Dubai and to have the opportunity for our Co-Founder and COO James Blunden to give a keynote speech regarding the importance of community development and management in today's market. We are looking forward to connecting with market leaders and the global community."About World Blockchain Summit (WBS)World Blockchain Summit (WBS) is a part of Trescon, a rapidly growing company that organizes emerging tech events. It aims to support the growth of web 3.0 globally. The management team has over 20 years of experience managing successful conferences, expos, and summits. Additionally, WBS works with web 3.0 industry leaders and innovators as advisors to ensure alignment with current market trends and needs.WBS is the world's longest-running blockchain, crypto, and web 3.0-focused summit series. Since our inception in 2017, we have hosted more than 20 editions in 11 countries as we strived to create the ultimate networking and deal flow platform for the web 3.0 ecosystem. Each edition brings together global leaders and emerging startups in the space, including investors, developers, IT leaders, entrepreneurs, government authorities, and others.To book your tickets, visit: bit.ly/3CSHnHAFor enquiries, Contact: comms@worldblockchainsummit.com Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Blockchain Life will host the 10th Global Blockchain and Crypto Forum in Dubai ACN Newswire

Blockchain Life will host the 10th Global Blockchain and Crypto Forum in Dubai

DUBAI, Feb 13, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 10th Global Forum on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and mining -- Blockchain Life 2023 takes place on February 27-28 in Dubai. The event is attended by key industry players, government representatives, heads of international companies and funds, investors, promising startups teams and beginners. It's noteworthy that the Forum is a meeting point for a premium crypto audience including world Crypto Whales.What to expect?- Whales of the crypto industry at one place- Top speakers with world-changing insights and analytics - Global expo of the latest Web 3.0 technologies- Breakthrough smart networking app- The legendary AfterParty on the luxury yacht trip Top speakers:- Yat Siu - Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, Founder and CEO of Outblaze- Sergei Khitrov - Founder of Listing.Help and Jets.Capital- Ben Zhou - Co-founder and CEO of Bybit- Dr. Marwan Alzarouni - CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center- Carl Runefelt - Crypto Entrepreneur, Founder Of CryptoJobs.com- Chris MMCrypto - Cryptocurrency Expert, Co-Founder of MMCrypto- Gabriel Abed - Ambassador of Barbados to the UAE- Dr. Mohamed Al Hemairy - Director of Technology Transfer Office at University of Sharjah, Blockchain & Crypto Advisor- Manan Shah - Founder and CEO of Avalance Global Solutions and CyBirb- Gracy Chen - Managing Director of BitgetWhere and when?February 27 - 28, Dubai, Atlantis the Palm.Buy a ticket now: https://blockchain-life.com/asia/en/#tickets-row Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Outset Global Expands Its Outsourced Trading Team in Asia, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Regional Growth SeaPRwire

Outset Global Expands Its Outsourced Trading Team in Asia, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Regional Growth

Hong Kong, February 09, 2023 - (SEAPRWire) - Outset Global, the leading provider of innovative buyside trading solutions announced today that it has expanded its team in Asia to support the continued growth of its business in the region. This expansion will help the company meet the increasing demand for its premium buyside trading service, as well as provide local coverage to its clients."We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible support and experience, and this expansion of our team in Asia is a key part of that commitment," said Raymond McCabe , CEO of Outset Global. "We believe that having a strong local presence is essential for success of our Asia offering, and we are confident that this expansion will help us achieve our goals."Charlie Woodcock has joined the firm as a Managing Director in their Hong Kong office. Charlie started his career in Sydney in the late 90's, and has experience working in Global Investment Banks in a cash/facilitation role (DB) and the risk trading book and execution for an Australian REITS book (BAML).Charlie moved to New York with BAML to cover facilitation trading for the APAC ADR Desk. He then moved to Hong Kong in 2012 with a global BD as head of APAC trading. For the last 6 years he has been the Head Trader for a quant fund and a number of long/short hedge funds trading Asia Pacific equites out of Hong Kong.Rowan Oh has also joined the firm as an execution trader in their Hong Kong office. Rowan previously worked for LCM as an Equity Trader for 15 years covering APAC equity execution. The new team members will be based in Hong Kong and will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the company having worked on both sell side and buy side. Outset Global is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest level of service and support, and this expansion will help it achieve that goal.About Outset GlobalOutset Global provides bespoke trading solutions to hedge funds, family offices, and asset managers. Our independent and unconflicted position in the market place is viewed as a key attribute to our clients and is one reason they choose to partner with Outset Global. We use 'best of breed' technology that offers a robust and stable environment for our clients to access whilst our traders offer many years of experience managing a state-of-the-art buy side dealing desk facing the sell side in a non- competitive fashion. For more information on Outset Global and its services, please visit its website at www.outsetglobal.com.Media ContactBrand: Outset GlobalContact: Adam Bandeen Website: https://outsetglobal.comSOURCE: Outset Global The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.comSectors: Top Story, Daily NewsSEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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Hypebeast expands its digital presence to Africa ACN Newswire

Hypebeast expands its digital presence to Africa

HONG KONG, Jan 31, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hypebeast, a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, announces the launch of its new social media channel, Hypebeast Africa (@hypebeastafrica) https://www.instagram.com/hypebeastafrica/ , on Instagram today. Through the lens of Hypebeast, the platform will uncover culturally-relevant news and highly-curated content across the continent to connect with audiences in Africa and its global community. As Hypebeast continues to grow an audience worldwide, establishing the social media platform of Hypebeast Africa is a key moment for the media company to better reach its audience in Africa. The channel will merge global stories with exclusive content from the region, ranging from news to feature interviews, and written editorial to premium video. Selected content will also be available on hypebeast.com to connect the industry creatives and brands in Africa with both its local and international audiences. With over 33.2 million social media followers and 17.4 million average website monthly unique visitors worldwide under Hypemedia, Hypebeast is its flagship platform focused on men's contemporary fashion and culture. Operating in over 15 markets and available in 9 languages, the platform has expanded its presence in Brazil and Latin America in 2022. Please download the image here:Hypebeast Africa Logohttps://we.tl/t-INR98MKtdCFor more information, please contact:Strategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky Lee Tel: (852) 2864 4834 Email: vicky.lee@sprg.com.hkMichelle Shiu Tel: (852) 2864 4861 Email: michelle.shiu@sprg.com.hkAbout Hypebeast Ltd.Hypebeast is a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, and a premier destination for editorially-driven news and commerce. Founded in 2005, it became a publicly listed media company in 2016, and today boasts a global readership across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and more. The Group has expanded its publishing brands to a wider scope, encompassing Hypebeast and its multiple content distribution platforms, creative agency Hypemaker, and e-commerce and retail platform HBX. For more information, visit hypebeast.ltd (https://hypebeast.ltd/). Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Eisai Listed as a Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporation for The Seventh Time Highest Ranked Global Pharmaceutical Company JCN Newswire

Eisai Listed as a Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporation for The Seventh Time Highest Ranked Global Pharmaceutical Company

TOKYO, Jan 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced that it has been listed in the 2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100), a global ranking by Canada-based media and investment advisory company, Corporate Knights, Inc. This marks Eisai's seventh inclusion on the list. Ranked 53rd, Eisai was the highest ranking company among global pharmaceutical companies (please visit here(New Window) for the Global 100 ranking).The Global 100 evaluates the sustainability of more than 6,000 of the world's major corporations based on various corporate initiatives in areas such as ESG (environment, society and governance). Since 2005, those companies ranking among the top 100 in the world have been announced each year. The Global 100 is based on up to 25 key performance indicators covering ESG initiatives, with the evaluations carried out based on data publicly disclosed in financial filings, integrated reports, or through other such channels. Eisai was highly evaluated, particularly in indicators for enhancing employee value such as safe work environment, sick leave support system and employee retention rate.Eisai's corporate concept is to give first thought to patients and the people in the daily living domain, and increase the benefits that health care provides to them as well as meet their diversified healthcare needs worldwide. Based on this human health care (hhc) corporate concept, Eisai is striving to sustainably enhance corporate value by strengthening its ESG initiatives and increasing non-financial value. Media Inquiries:Public Relations Department,Eisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Novotech Acquires US-based Drug Development Consulting Firm, CBR International ACN Newswire

Novotech Acquires US-based Drug Development Consulting Firm, CBR International

SINGAPORE, Jan 12, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Novotech, the leading Asia Pacific-centered biotech CRO today announced the acquisition of CBR International, a global product development, clinical oversight and strategic regulatory operations group.CBR was founded in 2002 as a consultancy company focused on assisting biotechnology and pharma companies navigate FDA requirements from early-stage development through to approval. CBR adds a group of experts to Novotech to provide US and global regulatory, scientific, quality, and clinical development services. CBR's specific regulatory expertise and services include long-range Regulatory Strategy and Writing, FDA Representation, eSubmissions, and Scientific Affairs to support requirements for cGMP commercial product development.The acquisition will further strengthen Novotech's capabilities in regulatory strategy and US FDA interactions and submissions including IND, IDE, NDA, BLA, Fast-Track, Break-through, and Orphan Drug Applications.Novotech CEO Dr. John Moller said: "CBR will provide decades of FDA regulatory experience for our biotech clients. They have experience across all product types and are highly regarded for their IND expertise having managed approximately 80 INDs through all phases of development. This acquisition, together with Novotech's existing regulatory affairs capability, creates a large global group of experts in toxicology, drug development, and global regulatory submissions support. This regulatory expertise benefits our US, European, and Asia Pacific biotech clients as they progress through the US clinical environment and navigate often complex FDA requirements."CEO and Founder of CBR, Dr. Jeanne Novak said: "We are extremely pleased to be joining a company the size and calibre of Novotech which brings global demand for our regulatory expertise. The US is an important region for global biotech and pharma companies as part of their clinical program development. We have the experience and track-record of directly supporting US approvals for over 10 programs. Navigating novel product development and achieving multiple approvals has built our expertise to support the complex development needs of clients worldwide which will now support Novotech clients. We look forward to working with Novotech clients to support their drug development programs in the US and globally. We are excited to continue working with our clients and bringing Novotech expanded services to our colleagues."Novotech has decades of biotech drug development experience, exceptional site and investigator relationships, access to vast patient populations, and a project management approach focused on problem-solving, ownership and flexibility. Consistent investment in advanced training and technology combines to deliver a specialist full-service biotech CRO solution.Novotech has recently been recognised with significant CRO awards including the Asia-Pacific Biotech CRO of the Year by Frost & Sullivan, benchmarked as a top 10 CRO among the world's leading CROs, a finalist in the prestigious Scrip awards, and has just been awarded the Gene & Cell Therapy Excellence Award. In Asia Pacific Novotech has more than 50 Leading Site Partnership agreements with major medical research institutions which delivers exclusive benefits for sponsors.About NovotechNovotech is the leading Asia-Pacific centered biotech CRO. Novotech has integrated labs and phase I facilities and provides drug development consulting and clinical development services across all phases. Novotech is well-positioned to serve biotech clients conducting clinical trials in Asia-Pacific the US, and Europe. For more information visit https://novotech-cro.com/contactMedia ContactDavid JamesE: communications@novotech-cro.comAU: +61 2 8218 2144USA: +1 415 951 3228Asia: +65 3159 3427 Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Asian Financial Forum kick-starts 2023 on a positive note ACN Newswire

Asian Financial Forum kick-starts 2023 on a positive note

HONG KONG, Jan 11, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 16th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) kicked off today on a positive note, attracting over 1,000 participants on day one, including more than 100 global leaders and officials invited as speakers and 19 delegations from Mainland China and overseas. This was also reflected in the results of a poll conducted at the event, in which close to 70% of respondents indicated a neutral to positive sentiment towards the global economic outlook.The 16th Asian Financial Forum opened today in physical format with digital extension and will run for two days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.Mr Ban Ki-Moon, Former (Eighth) Secretary-General of the United Nations, delivered a speech during the keynote luncheon.AFF Deal Flow Matchmaking Session was once again held in physical format, facilitating business collaborations through face-to-face communication.This year's Forum, themed Accelerating Transformation: Impact - Inclusion - Innovation, comes hot on the heels of the resumption of quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and Mainland China, along with Hong Kong's international business travel returning to normal.After two years of being held in virtual format, the two-day event, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), returned in physical format, in addition to being available online.The Forum was officiated by HKSAR Chief Executive Mr John Lee. HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam also delivered his welcome remarks: "The Forum is the first flagship financial event held in hybrid format to kick-start the new year. Hong Kong has long been a leading global financial centre, and the global financial leaders' visit to Hong Kong solidifies our important role in the region and the world at large. Global cooperation has become more important than ever. Our collective aim is to stimulate growth, and if we join hands, we can do just that in this new normal we operate in."The AFF opened with a plenary session hosted by Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR. The panelists included Ms. Yuriko Backes, Minister of Finance, Luxembourg; Dr Benjamin Diokno, Secretary, Department of Finance, Philippines; Dr Zamir Iqbal, Vice President, Finance and CFO, Islamic Development Bank; Mr Jin Liqun, President and Chair, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; Mr Ahmed Saeed, Vice President for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Asian Development Bank; Mr Jean-Paul Servais, Chairman, International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and Chairman, Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA Belgium); Mr Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Minister of Finance, Thailand and Dr Tao Zhang, Chief Representative, Representative Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bank for International Settlements.At the policy dialogue, Mr Arthur Yuen, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, chaired a panel featuring Mr Otavio Damaso, Deputy Governor for Regulation of the Central Bank of Brazil; Dr Dong He, Deputy Director of Monetary and Capital Markets Department of the International Monetary Fund; Ms Verena Ross, Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority; and Hiroto Uehara, Deputy Director-General of the Bank of Japan.Real-time polling conducted during the Forum gauged participants' views on a broad range of subjects. When asked about the major challenges facing global growth in 2023, 60% of participants believe that the intensifying geopolitical risks will pose the biggest threat. 29% of participants believe the continued tightening of monetary policy will be the biggest risk, apart from cyber breaches and security risks (3%) and high corporate debt restraining business investment (8%). When asked about the possibility of innovation and technology bringing more benefits than risks to growth, 87% of participants said it was very likely or likely.Ban Ki-Moon on multilateralism in a fraught worldAt the keynote luncheon on the first day moderated by Mr Ronnie C. Chan, Chairman of Hang Lung Properties, Mr Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR and Mr Huang Zhaohui, CEO and Chairman of the Management Committee of the China International Capital Corporation, delivered remarks. The luncheon also featured Mr Ban Ki-moon, eighth UN Secretary-General, as the keynote speaker. In his speech, he stated: "COVID-19, climate change and other global crises have underlined our fundamental interconnectedness. These events have also made it clear that we need global solutions to holistically address the enormous challenges that we are now facing. The UN Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement provide humanity with a collaborative blueprint to ensure the future that we want, while leaving no one behind. To achieve this noble goal, all stakeholders, including financial and business leaders, should strengthen cooperation, innovation, engagement and action. We can harness this time of uncertainty to pave the way towards a more sustainable, healthy and prosperous world for all."In addition, financial and business leaders also attended sessions that explored prospects for the global economy. In her speech, Ms Valerie Baudson shared : "Speaking about 2023, I think there will be three factors, which will determine the global outlook. The first one is the Central Bank's policy with inflation, which starts to decrease. The second one, the energy crisis and the way the European governments will go on managing them, and the third one is of course the Chinese reopening, which will be very important for global growth". Gu Shu opined that: "The world economy is facing multiple challenges, but it is in better shape compared to that of the last few years. We have experienced sluggish trade and investment, high inflation, and disrupted global supply chains. This year downward pressure remains, but we believe inflation in major economies will start to come down. Growth rate may not be fast, but still in positive territory. We see opportunities coming from green transition and digitization. We call for countries to make concerted efforts to normalize the global economy."In the afternoon, the inaugural Global Spectrum, Dialogue for Tomorrow and Fireside Chat sessions analysed social trends that impact our future, including financial innovation, healthcare and impact investing, and highlight opportunities and challenges facing start-ups in the Guangdong-Hong-Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), and the potential of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital collectables to drive the digital economy.In view of the growing importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) among corporates and investors, the HKTDC and PwC presented a joint research paper on "Financing the Corporate Transition to a Sustainable Future" at the AFF. Mr Raymund Chao, Asia Pacific and China Chairman of PwC, shared the findings: "It was a great opportunity for us to partner with HKTDC to release our joint research study today at the Asian Financial Forum. Our survey, which centred around ESG transformation, pointed to a number of challenges and opportunities facing local corporations in delivering meaningful results on their ESG journey and effectively financing their ESG initiatives. Businesses need to embrace a game-changer mindset, while working together with all levels of stakeholders to build trust and drive sustained outcomes in this space. As policymakers bring additional focus to ESG, along with higher C-suite awareness, we believe this will not only further Hong Kong's development in green finance, but will also propel the world forward towards a sustainable future."Providing connections for investorsThe AFF Deal Flow Matchmaking Session, co-organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, have returned in physical format. More than 600 matchmaking meetings are expected to be held. While the sessions take place in-person on 11 and 12 January, they continue online until 17 January, allowing investors and project owners more time to connect and explore collaboration opportunities. Representatives from a variety of industries will participate in this much-anticipated session, ranging from deep technology, digital technology and media, and medical technology to education, infrastructure and real estate services.The Forum continues to provide a platform facilitating projects and business matching among global finance and trade institutions. For instance, the Indonesian Real Estate Developers Association (REI) and Institution of Public Private Partnerships in Hong Kong signed a memorandum of understanding on the first day of AFF to strengthen collaboration in infrastructure. Yedpay, an exhibitor in the Forum's FinTech Showcase, also joined hands with global financial institutions and local universities at the event to launch a collaboration framework on jointly developing various payment technologies.Two women leaders delivering keynote addresses tomorrowThe AFF will continue to feature stimulating and thought-provoking sessions tomorrow, including a keynote speech in the morning on the promotion of climate change delivered by Ms Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and Co-founder of Global Optimism. Ms Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, will join the keynote luncheon as a guest speaker to share her experiences as an influential global leader and her mission to promote a diverse and inclusive culture.There are over 20 workshops and panel discussions on a myriad of topics, such as sustainable development and ESG, green finance, inclusive capital markets, family office challenges, digital Reminibi and innovative technology development. Highlighted speakers include Dr Norman Chan, Chairman of RD Wallet Technologies / RD ezLink; Mr Charles Li, Founder and Chairman of Micro Connect; Dr Feng Xiao, Chairman of HashKey Group; Dr Giovanna Graziosi-Casimiro, Head of Metaverse Fashion Week of Decentraland and Mr Sebastian Fahey, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, EMEA and Executive Lead of the Metaverse at Sotheby's.The HKTDC is providing a variety of exclusive travel, food and hotel discounts for overseas delegates, to enrich their stay in Hong Kong beyond the two-day Forum. For details, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Gv9xt6Websites- Asian Financial Forum: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/aff/en/- Programme: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/programme- Speakers List: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/speaker- HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com- Photo Download: https://bit.ly/3vRBnemAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Tiffany Leung, Tel: +852 3428 2361, Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkAgnes Yiu, Tel: +852 3428 5690, Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hk Hing-fung Wong, Tel: +852 3428 3122, Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy Wong, Tel: +852 2584 4524, Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgSnowy Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4525, Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgSunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Global business events leader Trescon ropes in Naveen Bharadwaj as its Group CEO ACN Newswire

Global business events leader Trescon ropes in Naveen Bharadwaj as its Group CEO

Dubai/Bengaluru, Jan 10, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Global business events organizer and consulting firm Trescon has appointed renowned industry professional Naveen Bharadwaj as its Group CEO to lead Trescon and its associated business entities such as World Blockchain Summit (WBS) - the world's longest running blockchain summit series; IIFF - India's premier international furniture and interior fair; and Demandify ? a B2B demand generation and media vertical assisting in scaling marketing campaigns and strategies for technology companies globally. Naveen will focus on growing Trescon?s current business events in the emerging tech space such as blockchain, fintech, metaverse, AI, data and cybersecurity into new markets while also conceptualizing and launching new business lines on priority."It is my pleasure to welcome Naveen to the Trescon family. His successful experience and extensive knowledge from the tech and events industries will help accelerate our growth in international markets like the Middle East, Africa, APAC, Europe and the Americas. We will also work together on launching new business lines as part of Trescon?s Vision2025 which will be championed by Naveen and me, with the support of our management team," said Mohammed Saleem, Founding Chairman of Trescon.A computer science engineer by qualification with a passion for marketing, sales, partnerships, events and public speaking, Naveen joins Trescon with over 15 years of experience in strategy, divisional leadership, strategic partnerships, new market development, and full-cycle event management. He held various challenging roles during his career that includes serving as Chief Growth Officer at Spire Solutions - a leading cybersecurity company in the Middle East and Africa region; and Director of Events & Partnerships for French business Naseba where his events were endorsed by several National Leaders.Speaking about his appointment, Naveen said, "I am excited and honoured to be given the opportunity to lead a highly talented team of 250+ from Trescon, WBS, Demandify and IIFF. Our collective goal is to ensure the success of our Vision2025 by helping colleagues unleash their potential, elevating our brand, penetrating new markets, and building alternate revenue streams that supplement our existing set up and address prevalent challenges in the various markets/sectors we operate in." Trescon's Vision2025 challenges the events industry?s status quo and focuses on growing both brand and business by building internal capacity to launch new businesses outside of the events space. It's conceptualized by Chairman Mohammed Saleem and Group CEO Naveen Bharadwaj, and spearheaded by a special task force of Vice Chairman Mithun Shetty, Managing Director Swarnavo Roy, COO Anil Kumar, Group CMO Madhukar Dudda, Group CSO Sanjiv Singh, CPO Vijay Walter, and CMO Sharath Ravi.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base. With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in - we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients. For further details about the announcement, please contact:Nupur AswaniHead ? Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon+91 95559 15156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Aniverse NFT to Hold End of Year Special ‘Aniverse Gift NFT’ Event SeaPRwire

Aniverse NFT to Hold End of Year Special ‘Aniverse Gift NFT’ Event

Seoul, Korea, December 29, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Aniverse NFT announced on the 29th that it will hold the ‘Aniverse Gift NFT Event’ to celebrate the end of the year. This event is a real-life, product-linked event for Aniverse Larva NFT holders, and a considerable number of products, worth around 79,000 USD in total, has been prepared. Holders can use Larva NFT’s staking reward ‘KANV’ to purchase the NFT of the physical product they want. A wide range of products has been prepared for the event, including a Mini Cooper car worth around 31,000 dollars, MacBook Pros, iPhones, Galaxy Z Flip, and Samsung Smart Monitors, all of which will be sold at a 20-30% discounted rate compared to the market price. “As we wrap up the year, we plan to hold this event with the purpose of rewarding the holders who believed in and supported the project,” an Aniverse representative said. “In particular, since the product list was formed prior to the event after reflecting on the opinions of the holders, we are really happy to be able to provide products that holders really want,” they said in anticipation. The ‘Aniverse Gift NFT Event’ will be held on the 29th at 8:00 pm (Korean time) on Aniverse’s own marketplace ‘Aniverse NFT’. Details such as purchase method and product delivery can be found through various Aniverse social media channels such as Aniverse Larva NFT Discord and Twitter. Meanwhile, Aniverse is accelerating the expansion of its project services by launching in succession Larva NFT breeding, boosting functions, and Larva Kids NFT staking services. Aniverse was listed on Huobi Global Exchange USDT Market at the end of July. Huobi Global Exchange is a large global virtual asset exchange with the world’s 6th largest trading volume (based on CoinMarketCap exchange rankings at the time), and is the second global exchange listing for Aniverse following MEXC Global earlier this year. As a result, Aniverse’s token ANV can be traded on various domestic and foreign exchanges such as Bithumb, Huobi Global, and MEXC Global. Social Links ANIVERSE NFT Discord: https://discord.gg/larvanft Twitter: https://twitter.com/ANIVERSE17 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aniversefoundation YouTube: https://bit.ly/2VAzaWe Telegram Official Group: https://t.me/aniverse_official_worldwide Media Contact Brand: ANIVERSE FOUNDATION LTD Email: ysc@aniverse.io Website: https://aniverse.io/ SOURCE: ANIVERSE FOUNDATION LTD The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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MDRT Launches MDRT Global Services To Provide Innovative Growth Opportunities to Financial Services Leaders ACN Newswire

MDRT Launches MDRT Global Services To Provide Innovative Growth Opportunities to Financial Services Leaders

HONG KONG, Dec 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Building on its culture of excellence and providing financial professionals with opportunities for personal and career growth, MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) is expanding its family of brands with the introduction of MDRT Global Services. On November 1, 2022, MDRT Global Services opened for membership to financial services leaders around the world. This new association strives to inspire field and home office leaders by creating ways for them to foster deeper engagement with the MDRT community, to gain skills to develop an MDRT culture within their teams and to enhance their professional and personal growth. 2023 MDRT President Peggy Tsai, RFP, CCFPThe MDRT Family of Brands provides opportunities for financial services professionals at every stage of their career to achieve increasing levels of success. Through MDRT, MDRT Academy and MDRT Global Services, the MDRT Family of Brands helps the best and brightest elevate their success, build a community of excellence, and live rich and meaningful lives."For nearly 100 years, financial advisors have been able to grow and learn from each other through membership in MDRT," said 2023 MDRT President Peggy Tsai, RFP, CCFP. "Now leaders in financial services have new tools to sharpen their skillsets, build an MDRT culture within their teams and lead more effectively, through their membership and engagement with MDRT Global Services." Tsai added, "Being the Premier Association of Financial Professionals, MDRT membership is highly sought after by the world's top financial services professionals. The launch of MDRT Global Services will provide field and home office leaders with opportunities to broaden their horizons and professional expertise, equipping them to develop the coveted MDRT culture within their advisor teams. With a total of 8,741 MDRT members in 2022, Hong Kong is the third largest member market in the world. We believe that by becoming a member of MDRT Global Services, Hong Kong professionals who lead financial services advisors can receive more specialized and personalized training and thereby enhance the competitiveness of their teams. In the future, we expect to see more Hong Kong professionals become MDRT members and the city could be poised to take the top spot in the ranking."Created as a stand-alone association to help home office and field leaders excel in their profession, MDRT Global Services provides members various opportunities to broaden their horizons and professional knowledge. This includes study groups, custom leadership content, awards, webcasts and eligibility to attend MDRT organized events, paving the way for them to build success.MDRT Global Services offers exclusive member benefits that are custom-made to successfully build the esteemed MDRT culture within one's team. Leaders can grow alongside a dynamic global community of peers, and learn innovative techniques and time-tested leadership strategies. At the MDRT Annual Meeting or MDRT Global Conference, members will also gain valuable opportunities to forge strong connections with fellow financial experts and learn from peers in the profession.Annual membership dues are competitively priced at USD 600, and in line with MDRT's 2023 membership dues. Membership is open to field and home office leaders looking to build an MDRT culture in their teams. Applications can be completed directly on the MDRT Global Services website. Field and home office leaders interested in learning more about MDRT Global Services and applying for membership can visit mdrtgs.org/join.About MDRT Global ServicesAs the newest offering under the global MDRT Family of Brands, MDRT Global Services was created exclusively for financial services field and home office leaders. As a separate, individual membership association with innovative leadership development strategies, MDRT Global Services provides its members with exceptional value and leadership growth opportunities. MDRT Global Services membership allows increased engagement within the MDRT community while allowing leaders to develop a culture of excellence within their respective organizations. To learn more visit mdrtgs.org. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Sportsman Shikhar Dhawan launches $75M Global SportsTech Venture Fund ACN Newswire

Sportsman Shikhar Dhawan launches $75M Global SportsTech Venture Fund

ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - International cricketer and entrepreneur Shikhar Dhawan has launched Da One Global Ventures (DOGV), a $75 million Global SportsTech Venture Fund focusing on innovation across the Sports spectrum. The multi-stage fund, with a greenshoe option of $25 million, is to incorporate in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), with its vibrant business ecosystem and robust regulatory framework, and include a SportsTech Accelerator and eSports Venture Studio as distinguishing verticals within its platform.International Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan announcing $75M Global SportsTech Venture Fund, Nov 14, 2022 [Da One Global Ventures]This is the first VC fund organized by an Asian sportsperson and Indian celebrity. Mr Dhawan introduced his partners and the team at Da One Global Ventures during his keynote at the LP-GP Summit, part of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), the prestigious economic forum for world leaders to gather and address strategic macroeconomic and financial topics which will shape regional and global perspectives for the years to come.Shikhar Dhawan, a highly reputed name in the cricket world today, established a seasoned team as the fund's General Partner (GP) leading the investment thesis across the Sports spectrum - from SportsTech to eSports, and Gaming to Web3. The fund will be global in nature, as will its sports personalities, representing multiple sports as Limited Partner (LP) Ambassadors. This unique network will allow unprecedented access to sports ecosystems of the world, mobilizing investment and accelerating growth.Shikhar Dhawan comments: "I am elated to start new innings and embark on this journey through the world of venture capital. All of this is only possible with the support of my commercial partners, and the commitment of Da One Global Ventures to the fund, readying for this week's announcement and targeted deployment in Q1 2023-24.DOGV will go beyond traditional investing models, providing domain knowledge and accessing the global sporting ecosystem. We aim to scale greater heights and set new benchmarks for Sports Technology Venture Capital. I have much gratitude toward sports and look forward to the contributions of this fund to the economic strength, and the growth of Sports.This year has been spectacular for SportsTech, with investments to the tune of $12 billion already, more than the preceding three years combined, covering multiple segments, and illustrating the rapid growth in this dynamic industry. We are in active discussion with various stakeholders across the ecosystem, and developments will be announced in due course."Shikhar Dhawan is a leading Indian cricketer. A left-handed opening batsman and occasional captain of the India national team, he captains Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League and plays for Delhi in first-class cricket. For his notable contributions to the Indian Men's National Cricket Team, Shikhar Dhawan was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award by the President of India in 2021.For further details - Mr Amitesh Shah,Da One Global Ventures E: ceo@daonegroup.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Prenetics收购行动基因 首次公开招股后首宗并购交易 势扩大癌症基因组学之份额 ACN Newswire

Prenetics收购行动基因 首次公开招股后首宗并购交易 势扩大癌症基因组学之份额

HONG KONG, Dec 16, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 全球领先的基因及诊断检测公司Prenetics Global Limited(纳斯达克:PRE)(「Prenetics」或「公司」)将收购行动基因多数股权,预付代价包括19.9百万股Prenetics普通股及2,000万美元现金(「交易」)。行动基因是一家专注于精准肿瘤学的亚洲基因组学公司,业务遍及香港、台湾、日本、新加坡、泰国及英国。这是Prenetics自上市以来首宗并购交易,是次交易将扩大其在癌症基因组学领域之份额,对构建端到端健康生态系统的愿景又迈进一步。随着收购顺利进行,由2023年1月1日起,行动基因主席莫树锦教授将加入Prenetics科学咨询董事会。行动基因拥有先进的癌症基因组学和生物资讯分析技术,并拥有多元化诊断技术平台,提供广泛的临床服务产品,覆盖亚太地区。2021年11月,行动基因与善觅有限公司(「善觅」)合并。这两家公司均曾获得科技园公司精英企业计划的资助。科技园公司致力为园区公司构建强大的科技生态圈,为其提供成长及发展空间。科技园公司旗下培育超过200间医疗科技初创以及国际医疗科技研究中心。在香港科技园和政府的持续支持下,Prenetics将有望能扩展到大湾区及其他地区的医疗科技市场。财务方面,预计行动基因的收入于2022财年至2026财年将以复合年增长率60%上升。Prenetics预计,行动基因将在2023年贡献约2,500万至3,000万美元的收入。收购完成后,透过利用行动基因在组织及液体活检中的次世代定序和生物资讯分析技术,Prenetics将以严谨的科学技术为患者在整个癌症过程中提供测试。这亦将巩固Prenetics于价值逾800亿美元的全球精准肿瘤学市场的地位。Prenetics行政总裁兼联合创始人杨圣武先生表示:「作为自上市以来的首宗并购交易,这对Prenetics而言为非常重大的举措,我们势将扩大我们在癌症基因组学领域的份额。使检测和大众对癌症基因组学的认知普及化一直是我们的目标,我们相信,莫教授及行动基因团队的加入将可让Prenetics提供所需的信息,以提供最佳的个性化癌症护理,同时带领公司更上一层楼。最后,我们亦正积极密切讨论符合Prenetics及股东利益的其他并购机会。」行动基因主席莫树锦教授表示:「我们很高兴与Prenetics双双连手。行动基因自2014年成立以来,在预防和诊断癌症领域不断致力创新并取得突破。我们的旗舰产品ACTOnco+为肿瘤学家和癌症患者在选择治疗方式时提供了宝贵的生物标记资讯。我相信这项交易将加强两家公司的财务实力、商业和研发能力,推动增长。」香港科技园公司行政总裁黄克强先生表示:「我们很高兴见证是次里程碑,这为香港锐意打造成为卓越的生物医学科技投下了信心一票。早在去年,两间位于香港科学园内医疗科技先驱行动基因和善觅进行合并。今次毕业于科技园培育计划的Prenetics宣布收购两间公司,正印证了过去二十年间,我们建立的优秀创科生态圈和转化研究基础设施所作出的贡献。凭借政府大力支持和独有的优势,香港欢迎世界各地的创新研发者在此发展,加速成就未来。」根据协议的条款,Prenetics 已同意透过发行19.9百万股Prenetics的A类普通股及支付2,000万美元现金支付。收购完成后,Prenetics将收购行动基因多数股权。有关交易的更多资讯,请参阅以下连结:https://prenetics.gcs-web.com/static-files/fd50a409-45b7-4827-96e0-1c207ccca5aa关于Prenetics Global Limited (纳斯达克:PRE)成立于2014年,Prenetics是全球主要的基因及诊断检测公司,透过专注于消费者健康、临床护理和医疗和癌症基因组学的三大支柱,致力实践去中心化医疗保健行业的使命,把健康带到全球数以百万计的群众身边,无论何时何地,任何人士都会得到全面并且简易的相关服务。在具远见的创业家杨圣武先生的领导下,Prenetics业务跨越全球九个地区,包括英国、香港、印度、南非和东南亚等。Prenetics开发了消费版基因检测产品和早期大肠癌筛查测试;提供新型冠状病毒核酸测试、快速在家诊断检测和医学基因检测。如欲了解更多有关Prenetics的信息,请参阅: www.prenetics.com。关于行动基因 / 善觅行动基因是一家创新驱动的癌症解决方案供货商,在台北、香港、新加坡、东京、曼谷和英国均设有办事处。凭借其次世代基因定序(NGS)技术、CAP认证的实验室、经验丰富的生物讯息团队以及专利AI算法,公司得以为医疗专业人员提供最佳的癌症治疗方案、免疫治疗评估、癌症复发和耐药性监测及癌症风险评估服务。透过上下合作,公司旨在将基因信息转化为可实行的癌症治疗方案(Turn Genomics into Action)。有关行动基因的详情请浏览www.actgenomics.com。查询:投资者关系:investors@prenetics.com Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NEC demonstrates mission-critical Open RAN Integrations in O-RAN Global PlugFest Fall 2022 JCN Newswire

NEC demonstrates mission-critical Open RAN Integrations in O-RAN Global PlugFest Fall 2022

TOKYO, Dec 15, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) announced today that it has successfully demonstrated a series of Open RAN integrations in the new windowO-RAN ALLIANCE Global PlugFest Fall 2022, across three of its venues hosted by leading operators and the new windowTelecom Infra Project (TIP). O-RAN ALLIANCE PlugFests are designed to demonstrate the functionality as well as the multi-vendor interoperability of O-RAN-based network equipment while serving as a testing ground for advanced O-RAN operators to gauge the maturity of Open RAN.NEC's demonstrations included its 4G/5G converged core, Near-Real-Time RIC and Non-Real-Time RIC (via its subsidiary, Netcracker). NEC and its recently acquired subsidiary Aspire also developed and deployed an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-powered rApp based on anomaly detection in partnership with VMware.NEC is a leading Open RAN provider recognized for its comprehensive suite of solutions, services, and system integration (SI) capabilities called NEC Open Networks. It works closely with a large community of like-minded vendors and organizations, including the O-RAN ALLIANCE, Open RAN Policy Coalition, and the Telecom Infra Project, to develop truly open standards for RAN and the ecosystems that surround them. The company has joined other vendors in proof of concepts worldwide and recently became the first vendor to be awarded TIP's "Requirements Compliant Bronze Badge" for twelve 5G Open RAN Radio Units in accordance with the latest published TIP Requirements 2.1. Additionally, NEC was also awarded TIP's "Requirements Compliant Ribbon" for its three 5G massive MIMO Open RAN Radio Units in March 2022. The company's work with TIP further underscores its commitment to innovating and creating a rich and open ecosystem of Open RAN-compliant products.NEC, Netcracker, and Aspire participated in the following O-RAN ALLIANCE Global PlugFest venues:PlugFest in JapanNEC demonstrated an end-to-end integration that depicted the flow of the messages across different layers/components of the O-RAN domain. The three-way integration was implemented between HCLTech xApp, NEC's Near-Real-Time RIC Platform, and VIAVI's new windowTeraVM RIC Test. HCLTech Bouncer xApp, in combination with VIAVI's TeraVM RIC Test, helped benchmark the underlying Near-Real-Time RIC platform using E2AP Global and Functional procedures, while NEC's Near-Real-Time RIC Platform enabled third party xApp integrations and connected with multi-vendor E2 nodes.The Multi-Vendor Near-Real-Time RIC/RAN/xApp integration was successfully showcased in the O-RAN ALLIANCE's vision.PlugFest in North America hosted by UNH-IOLAt the USA PlugFest, which was hosted by AT&T and DISH, NEC presented its 4G/5G Converged Mobile Packet Core, which is an interoperable 3GPP Standard-compliant system. It is a fully cloud-native solution with an industry-leading high-performance software-based User Plane Function (UPF) at the edge for enabling low latency use cases.NEC's 4G/5G Converged Core supports multi-cloud in flexible deployment scenarios, including as a container on virtual machines (VM) or baremetal, hybrid (private and public cloud), and multi-vendor ecosystems. The test successfully demonstrated how a Converged Core is easily implemented with best-of-breed products while having minimum impact on existing operations and creating vital resource efficiency and cost reductions.Joint European O-RAN & TIP PlugFest Fall 2022Netcracker deployed its Non-Real-Time RIC, a key component of NEC/Netcracker's Open RAN Domain Orchestration solution, in Berlin i14y Lab, part of the Joint European PlugFest hosted by Deutsche Telekom, EANTC, and Vodafone. Two rApps were successfully validated:1) Mobility robustness optimization, which automatically detects and corrects errors in the mobility configuration.2) KPI validation which continuously checks KPIs and provides automatic rollback capabilities in case KPIs are degraded.By using both rApps together, target KPIs can be maintained without human intervention with a real-time closed-loop automation approach.Also, Aspire successfully developed and deployed an rApp for anomaly detection at the O-RAN Global PlugFest Fall 2022 in the same Berlin i14y Lab. The AI/ML- powered rApp was developed and deployed in partnership with VMware bringing its VMware Centralized RIC platform. Aspire demonstrated the need to centralize intelligence for fault detection and resolution."NEC is committed to the principles of Open RAN because we believe it gives network operators the best chance to capitalize on the enormous promise of 5G," said Alla Goldner, Director of Open Standards Strategy at NEC. "This commitment means working openly with operators, vendors, industry bodies, and even competitors to help overcome the challenges of Open RAN and bring operators into the cloud-native world with no compromise on performance or quality."About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Global ESG Monitor(GEM)发布恒指成分股ESG透明度报告和评分 安踏体育、恒生银行、腾讯控股并列三甲 ACN Newswire

Global ESG Monitor(GEM)发布恒指成分股ESG透明度报告和评分 安踏体育、恒生银行、腾讯控股并列三甲

HONG KONG, Dec 15, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 恒生指数成分股中的企业在其ESG报告质量方面排于全球中等水平。这是Global ESG Monitor(GEM)2022年香港区域报告最新所得出的研究。GEM最新研究发现,作为恒生指数成分股的港股上市公司在非财务报告的透明度方面平均得分为57分(以最高分100分计),此意味着恒生指数成分股在此方面的排名处于同样被GEM调研的欧洲、北美、亚洲和澳洲的10大股票市场多个国际指数当中中档偏下的位置,排名仅仅高于标准普尔亚洲(56分)和澳洲ASX50(53分)的水平。GEM香港区域报告指出,在恒生指数当中,名列前茅的三家公司分别为,安踏体育(02020.HK)、恒生银行(00011.HK)和腾讯控股(00700.HK),三者得分均为77分,并列成以ESG透明度而言,是次调研的蓝筹之冠。金沙中国(01928.HK)及汇控(00005.HK)则分别以75分及74分,位列蓝筹第四及第五位。其他列于首十位的上市公司包括:联想集团(00992.HK)、电能实业(00006.HK)、恒基地产(00012.HK)、中国移动(00941.HK)及恒隆地产(00101.HK)。上述报告提及,在恒生指数当中,较多公司(97%)愿意将其非财务报告建基于标准的国际框架上,不过,与全球比较而言,恒指成分股公司往往会较专注于平均6.7个参考框架和标准。而在所考察的10个指标当中,亦可见其他指标在报告长度上较为简洁。「当你浏览恒生的数据时,你会发现这种专注并不一定会成为一种优势。」GEM联合创始人兼研究和数据科学主管Ariane Hofstetter评论道:「不少情况变成,报告沦为欠缺重要细节,而这些细节本身能够令整体数据具有更好的可理解性、可靠性及可比性。」报告指出,如公司规模、员工数以及产品和服务组合等背景信息在非财务报告中相对完善。81%所调研公司亦有描述其经营的环境参数。不过,恒指成分股相关公司较少涉及其社会经济或政治状态(分别为75%和54%)。而仅得32%报告了其价值链。GEM联合创始人Michael Diegelmann认为:「事实上,企业实践可持续性,也需要整个供应链的紧密合作。恒指相关的公司在这方面,仍在缺乏能够对信息进行分类的信息。虽然83%的报告包含对供应链的描述,但同样缺乏与供应链相关的细节来评估其相关风险。例如,略低于三分之一的公司提供了与其业务相关的供货商类型信息,仅不足一半的公司说明了供应链上所估算的供货商的数量。」GEM香港区域报告指出,在社会议题方面,员工和人权的话题并不是恒指相关公司的报告当中,出现得最多的一个。例如,82%的公司没有说明歧视和骚扰的具体事件发生的程度。相比之下,相关报告在健康和安全问题上展示出更大的透明度,89%的公司表明其在此方面的立场,尽管十间当中只有七间公司更具体地报告了「因工伤而死亡的人数和比率」,仅四分之一的公司提供了「造成严重后果的工伤人数和比率」的信息。GEM香港区域报告提及,至于治理方面,恒指相关公司的报告往往更多地关注结构,并较少关注监事会的运作。大约七成公司报告了其如何确保或促进监事会对财务和非财务议题及决策的集体认识。只有64%公司报告了监事会在评估环境及社会风险管理方面的作用,并在向监事会报告的重大关注议题上的分数特别低。仅得四分之一的公司在这方面提供了信息,只有4%公司具体说明了向监事会报告的关键需关注议题的总数。Michael Diegelmann认为:「许多ESG报告缺乏细节和透明度的原因之一是,有关报告是依据香港交易所的ESG报告准则去编制。有关准则的最低披露要求较低,故令部份报告未有深入披露,尤其是与全球报告所倡议的要求去比较的话。」GEM香港区域报告亦指出,在恒生指数相关公司中,同样值得留意的是,很少公司愿意将其非财务报告提交予审计师。仅得32%的发行人作出相应的审计委托。而在70%的案例中,并没有提供审计深度的信息,只得16%的报告披露是以「合理保证(reasonable assurance)」进行审计。GEM香港区域报告区域合作伙伴、达博思传讯顾问有限公司董事总经理陈铠瑶女士总结道:「恒指相关公司普遍会认为,其向可持续发展方向发展迈进的同时,必须有恰当的报告披露相配合。无可厚非,恒指相关公司仍需做大量的工作及努力,以确保其报告能够借着提升透明度来带动其企业在可持续发展上作出改变。」GEM 2022香港区域报告完整内容: https://globalesgmonitor.com/download-report-form/有关报告的更多评级准则和细项请浏览: https://lbs-comm.com/global-esg-monitor-2022-report-scorings-is-out-now-two-hong-kong-companies-were-ranked-top-ten/ 关于 Global ESG Monitor (GEM)Global ESG Monitor(GEM) 是一个致力于调查非财务报告透明度的研究项目,结合分析特定时间内之可审计定量及定性信息。本系统采用特意为监测透明度而开发的研究工具GEM Assay™ ,并根据不断变化的条件和发展,逐年因应改变作出调整。GEM Assay™所依据的透明度是基于全球报告倡议组织 (GRI) 的相关准则、ISO标准26000和Accountability and Transparency, 2010a.如有查询,请联络达博思传讯顾问有限公司www.lbs-comm.com陈铠瑶 (Joanne Chan) 电话:(852)3679 3671 电邮:jchan@lbs-comm.com Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Legend Capital Portfolio Company Bespin Global Completes USD100m Series D Financing ACN Newswire

Legend Capital Portfolio Company Bespin Global Completes USD100m Series D Financing

HONG KONG, Dec 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Legend Capital Portfolio Company Bespin Global, a Korea-headquartered cloud services company, has recently completed its Series D round financing of USD100 million, which will be used mostly for acquisitions.Concurrent with the investment, the investor, e& Enterprise, a leading digital services provider in UAE (formerly Etisalat Digital), and Bespin Global will form a joint venture that will serve customers in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan.John HanJoo Lee, CEO and co-founder of Bespin Global said, "By combining forces with e& enterprise in the METAP region, we are bringing much needed cloud managed services to the region where cloud adoption is about to explode. e& enterprise has deep customer relationships and the trust of its customers and Bespin Global has the deep cloud management capabilities. Together, we can accelerate cloud adoption in the region. Additionally, we welcome e& as our shareholder. It's a clear validation of our track record as a trusted cloud managed services provider on the global stage."Bespin Global helps its customers in their digital transformation by providing cloud migration, cloud management and related SaaS offerings. It is the first multi-cloud managed service provider in East Asia with partnerships with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Aliyun, Tencent Cloud, and Naver Cloud.The company has offices in 9 countries including Korea, China, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, the US, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. It has over 1,700 customers which range from large enterprises to fast growing startups.Legend Capital led Bespin Global's Series A financing in 2017, and continued to invest in the company's Series B financing in 2019. As an early investor, Legend Capital has provided support and help to Bespin Global in global cooperation, enterprise management and subsequent financing, to promote Bespin Global's development.In 2020, Legend Capital introduced Serverworks, a leading AWS Cloud integrator in Japan, to Bespin Global. The two companies established a joint venture in September 2021, entering the Japanese market officially.John HanJoo Lee, CEO and co-founder of Bespin Global said, "It was Legend Capital that first introduced us to the UAE investors that led to the successful funding round with e&. Many venture capital firms talk about adding value, but only a few actually do. Legend Capital continues to add value beyond just capital. We are so lucky to have such a great partner as our investor."About Legend CapitalFounded in 2001, Legend Capital is a leading VC&PE investor focusing on the early-stage and growth-stage opportunities in China, with offices across Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Seoul, Korea.It currently manages USD and RMB funds of over US$10 billion in commitments, and has invested in around 600 companies, covering technology, healthcare, consumer, enterprise service and intelligent manufacturing sectors. Rooted in China, Legend Capital participated in the rise of many world-leading companies by solid investment coverage and systematic post-investment value-add. Over the years, Legend Capital has also become a widely recognized name in bridging key resources in China and overseas through cross-border activities, and a valuable partner to Chinese and overseas investors. Legend Capital values long-term sustainable investment and incorporates ESG into its long-term development strategy. As a UNPRI signatory since November 2019, Legend Capital is among the first group of top VC/PE firms in China to join the initiative. For more information, please visit www.legendcapital.com.cn/index_en.aspx and follow us on LinkedIn @Legend Capital (https://www.linkedin.com/company/legend-capital). Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NEC named to the CDP “A List” for advanced Climate Change and Water Security initiatives four years in a row JCN Newswire

NEC named to the CDP “A List” for advanced Climate Change and Water Security initiatives four years in a row

TOKYO, Dec 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP(1), securing a place on its prestigious "A List" four years in a row for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect water security.NEC has set forth a policy for "Living harmoniously with the earth to secure the future" under the NEC 2030VISION and positioned decarbonization as a priority management theme, materiality, from an ESG perspective. While working on the Mid-term Management Plan 2025, NEC is striving to provide solutions that contribute to realizing a decarbonized society, responding to global warming, and guaranteeing food and water security.In addition to conducting business operations towards achieving SBT 1.5deg(2), NEC signed the "Business Ambition for 1.5degC Pledge"(3) in October 2021 and declared that greenhouse gas emissions throughout its entire supply chain will be virtually zero by 2050. Furthermore, NEC is accelerating activities with a view to achieving this declaration 10 years ahead of schedule.NEC also participates in international initiatives in the field of natural capital, which requires complex solutions to climate change, and contributes to discussions to address issues as a whole around the world(4).Going forward, NEC will continue to contribute to solving environmental issues, including climate change measures, water security and natural capital through the use of ICT.(1) CDP is an international non-profit organization in which investors, companies, cities, nations, and regions operate a global information disclosure system to manage environmental impacts. Nearly 20,000 organizations around the world disclosed data through CDP in 2022, including more than 18,700 companies worth half of global market capitalization, and over 1,100 cities, states and regions.(2) NEC upgrades its greenhouse gas reduction target to SBT1.5degCwww.nec.com/en/press/202106/global_20210611_01.html(3) NEC signs the "Business Ambition for 1.5degC Pledge"www.nec.com/en/press/202110/global_20211026_01.html(4) NEC's approach to biodiversitywww.nec.com/en/global/csr/eco/life.htmlAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Major Global Medical Device Manufacturer OrbusNeich Medical Group Announces Details of Proposed Listing on the Main Board of HKEX ACN Newswire

Major Global Medical Device Manufacturer OrbusNeich Medical Group Announces Details of Proposed Listing on the Main Board of HKEX

HONG KONG, Dec 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - OrbusNeich Medical Group Holdings Limited ("OrbusNeich" or the "Group"), a major global medical device manufacturer specialized in interventional instruments for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) procedures, has today announced the details of its proposed listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEX"). The Group intends to offer an aggregate of 54,633,000 shares, of which 49,169,000 shares will be for the International Offering (subject to reallocation) and 5,464,000 shares will be for the Hong Kong Public Offering (subject to reallocation). The offer price is HK$8.80 per Offer Share. The estimated net proceeds from the Global Offering will amount to approximately HK$366.8 million, after deducting underwriting commissions and other estimated expenses paid and payable by the Group in connection with the Global Offering.Investment Highlights-- Headquartered in the Hong Kong Science Park, OrbusNeich is a major global medical device manufacturer specialized in interventional instruments for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) procedures, with a sales network covering over 70 countries and regions worldwide-- The only PCI balloon manufacturer headquartered in China ranked among the top 6 players in all major overseas PCI balloon markets, including Japan (Ranked No. 2), Europe (Ranked No. 4), and the U.S. (Ranked No. 6). In 2021, its global sales volume of PCI balloon products reached approximately 866,000 units-- A major PTA balloon developer and manufacturer in the global PTA balloons market, ranked No. 3 in the Japan market and No. 4 in the U.S. market in terms of sales volume of PTA balloons in 2021-- Strong in-house R&D capabilities with over twenty years of product development experience, more than 180 granted patents globally and a robust pipeline consisting of around 40 products under development-- Diversified comprehensive product portfolio covers all major treatment processes in PCI and PTA procedures. All the self-developed products are manufactured in-house at its advanced production facilities in Shenzhen, China and Hoevelaken, the Netherlands-- Clear roadmap to further penetrate and expand product portfolio into complex cardiovascular intervention, structural heart diseases intervention and neuro-intervention fields-- Revenue rose to USD116.5 million and USD68.9 million in 2021 and 1H2022 respectively, while adjusted net profit surged to USD21.4 million and USD 12.3 million respectively. Profit margins remained high with gross margin at 69.3% and adjusted net profit margin at 17.9% in 1H2022The Hong Kong Public Offer will commence on 13 December 2022 (Tuesday) and will end at noon on 16 December 2022 (Friday). Dealing of the shares is expected to commence on the Main Board of HKEX on 23 December 2022 (Friday) under the stock code 6929. The shares will be traded in board lots of 500 shares each.China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited and CCB International Capital Limited are the Joint Sponsors, Overall Coordinators, Joint Global Coordinators, Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Managers of the listing. BNP Paribas Securities (Asia) Limited is the Overall Coordinator, Joint Global Coordinator, Joint Bookrunner and Joint Lead Manager. CLSA Limited and China Merchants Securities (HK)Co., Limited are the Joint Global Coordinators, Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Managers, while Yue Xiu Securities Company Limited, Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited and ZMF Asset Management Limited are the Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Managers of the listing.Investment HighlightsMajor global medical device manufacturer in the fast-growing PCI/PTA balloon markets with proven financial track record OrbusNeich, headquartered in Hong Kong Science Park, is a major global medical device manufacturer specialized in interventional instruments for PCI and PTA procedures. It is the only PCI balloon manufacturer headquartered in China that ranked among the top 6 players in all major overseas PCI balloon markets including Japan, Europe, and the U.S.. In 2021, the Group's global sales volume of PCI balloon products reached approximately 866,000 units, ranking No. 2 in Japan, No. 4 in Europe, No. 6 in the PRC and No. 6 in the U.S.; while in terms of sales volume of PTA balloons in 2021, the Group ranked No. 3 in Japan and No. 4 in the U.S.. As a key market player, OrbusNeich has been maintaining revenue and profit growth during the Track Record Period. In particular, its adjusted net profit surged over 200% year-on year to approximately USD21.4 million in 2021 and a further 11.8% year-on-year to USD12.3 million in 1H2022 as compared to 1H2021. Profit margins remained high with gross margin at 69.3% and adjusted net profit margin at 17.9% in 1H2022. The Group strategically focuses on the fast-growing coronary and peripheral vascular intervention markets. According to the CIC Report, the global market sizes of PCI instruments and PTA instruments are expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% and 11.1% from 2021 to 2030, respectively. Moreover, China-based endovascular interventional instrument developers and manufacturers have a relatively low penetration rate and market share in these markets, which provides the Group with enormous opportunities. Diversified product portfolio indicating different endovascular interventional procedures backed by world leading technologies, strong R&D capabilities and advanced production facilitiesOrbusNeich's diversified product portfolio covers all major treatment processes in PCI and PTA procedures. As of 30 June 2022, the Group had an aggregate of over 40 approved products, including 25 PMDA approved products, 22 products with CE Mark, 14 FDA cleared or approved products and 15 NMPA approved products, which were widely adopted by hospitals in over 70 countries and regions around the world.In particular, the Group focuses on developing innovative products with high performances, which enable it to benefit from first-mover advantages. For example, it was the first company globally that developed the 1.75mm scoring balloons; its Sapphire 3 semi-compliant balloon series have an industry-leading 0.85mm outer diameter; and its proprietary "drug plus antibody" COMBO Plus is the first and the only commercialized double-coated stent in the world that promotes effective coronary vessel healing and that has obtained CE Mark and PMDA approvals. The Group possesses strong in-house R&D capabilities with over twenty years of accumulated product development experience and continued investment in R&D activities. OrbusNeich owns more than 180 granted patents globally across key jurisdictions, including 31 and 56 granted patents in the U.S. and in the PRC respectively, as of 5 December 2022. Leveraging the Group's world leading technologies and proprietary know-how, it had a robust pipeline consisting of around 40 products under development, as of 30 June 2022. Based on its technology reserve and knowledge in the conventional endovascular intervention area, the Group strategically opts to further penetrate and expand its product portfolio into complex cardiovascular intervention, structural heart disease intervention and neuro-intervention fields with high unmet medical needs, apart from developing coronary and peripheral products.OrbusNeich has advanced production facilities in Shenzhen, the PRC and Hoevelaken, the Netherlands, which enabled it to manufacture all of its self-developed products in-house. For the six months ended 30 June 2022, the production facilities had an aggregate annualized production capacity of approximately 1,352,000 units of balloon products and approximately 56,400 units of stent products, thereby enabling it to supply large-scale and stable high-quality products to customers around the world. The production facilities have passed the audits and inspections by regulatory bodies like the NMPA, FDA, PMDA and NB. In particular, its production facilities in the PRC have passed onsite inspections by the FDA with Zero Observations in 2020. Established global sales network and distinctive commercial competencyOrbusNeich has established a global sales network which consists of both distributorship and direct sales models that provide it with more flexible and effective sales strategies in its target markets. As of 30 June 2022, its global distributor network consists of approximately 207 distributors while global sales and marketing team consists of 142 members. In addition, the Group's sales network covered over 70 countries and regions worldwide, among which it built a direct sales force in the Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Germany, France, Switzerland and Spain.OrbusNeich has built amicable and long-term business relationships with most of its customers, with no less than 50% of its top five customers during the Track Record Period having over 12 years of business relationship. The Group distinctive commercial competency combining its extensive network of physicians and KOLs, hospitals and distributors enables it to gain first-hand knowledge of unmet clinical needs, physicians' preferences and clinical trends, as well as to identify potential pipeline products with high market potential.Experienced management team supported by energetic and cohesive talent poolOrubusNeich is led by Mr. David CHIEN, chairman, executive Director, chief executive officer and the controlling shareholder. With over 30 years of experience in the medical device industry, Mr. Chien has been well-respected in the industry for his leadership of the Company. The Group also has industry veterans with an average of over 20 years of experience leading its R&D, sales and marketing, product manufacturing, quality assurance and business development functions, while it has other dedicated senior management members with legal, finance and investment expertise focusing on collaborations and other aspects of the operations, setting the foundation for its long-term success.Future Strategies The Group's vision is to become a global leading medical device developer and manufacturer that offers a variety of endovascular and structural heart intervention products to effectively improve patients' quality of life. The Group plans to execute the following strategies to achieve this goal:Further enhance the market penetration with the well-established brand recognition The Group plans to leverage the well-established brand recognition of its renowned "OrbusNeich" brand and continue increasing the market share by devoting resources to further solidify its brand awareness and expand the distribution network through setting up additional sales offices and/or collaborating with more distributors, and further strengthening its marketing efforts in relevant markets.For established markets such as Japan or Europe, the Group plans to leverage its existing brand strength, customer base and distribution channels to open up opportunities for new product distribution as well as further increase market share of other product by broadening its product offerings to existing customers and developing new customers. Moreover, it plans to commercialize matrix drug-eluting coronary and/or peripheral balloons in Japan in 2025.For high growth markets such as the PRC or the U.S. where the Group intends to expand its presence and enhance the market share, it plans to capitalize on opportunities brought by the ongoing healthcare reforms, as well as to increase market adoption for its existing and pipeline products. In the PRC, OrbusNeich strives to strengthen its sales capabilities and enhance management of its distributors to capture fast-growing market demand; while in the U.S., it plans to continue rolling out new products in its pipeline and increasing the market adoption for relevant products.Further enrich product offerings both vertically and horizontallyOrbusNeich's success depends on its ability to continuously develop innovative products that address the patients' evolving needs and growing market demand, thus its R&D staff will continue developing and expanding the pipeline products both vertically and horizontally.Vertically, the Group's product portfolio strategically focuses on "simplifying the complex" where it aims to deepen its diversified product portfolio for PCI/PTA procedures. Horizontally, it intends to cover structural heart disease intervention products and neuro intervention products. It plans to recruit additional talent specialized in R&D to further enrich product offerings. Work closely with physicians and KOLs to further enhance brand recognition and R&D capabilitiesOrbusNeich intends to work closely with physicians and KOLs in different therapeutic areas and participate in major conferences to continuously enhance its brand recognition and R&D capabilities to solidify market position and to maintain long-term growth. Pursue strategic acquisitions, partnerships and/or collaborations In addition, the Group intends to explore technology-focused acquisitions opportunities to implement its market-driven R&D capabilities, and plans to focus on acquisitions involving innovative medical device products that have strong growth potential and/or high synergy with its existing and pipeline products to further expand the product portfolio.Expand production capacity and continuously improve operational efficienciesOrbusNeich's production volumes have been increasing over the years and the Group expects the demand for its products will continue to grow in the near future. In addition, according to the CIC Report, the CAGR for the global endovascular interventional instrument market is expected to be 12.9% from 2021 to 2030. The Group intends to construct a new manufacturing site to increase its overall production capacity to meet such growing market demand. In addition, it plans to build up manufacturing capabilities for its pipeline products at the manufacturing site, provide training to the production staff as well as recruit additional production staff as needed.Financial Highlights For the year ended December 31 For the six months ended June 30(US$ million) 2020 2021 Change 2021 2022 ChangeRevenue 88.5 116.5 +31.6% 57.3 68.9 +20.2%Gross profit 58.0 81.2 +39.9% 40.5 47.7 +17.7%Gross profit margin 65.6% 69.7% +4.1 ppt 70.7% 69.3% -1.4 pptAdjusted net profit* 7.1 21.4 +201.4% 11.0 12.3 +11.8%Adjusted net profit margin 8.0% 18.3% +10.3 ppt 19.2% 17.9 % -1.3 ppt* Note: The adjusted profit excludes the effect of the convertible redeemable preferred shares, derecognition of financial liability, Commodity Linked Fixed Rate Note, listing expense and share-based compensationUse of ProceedsItem / Approximate PercentageExpansion of its production capacities: 54.2%Development and commercialization of its pipeline products: 30.0%Potential strategic acquisitions (Expand its product portfolio and strengthen its R&D capabilities): 10.8%Working capital and other general corporate purposes: 5.0%About OrbusNeich Medical Group Holdings LimitedOrbusNeich is a major global medical device manufacturer specialized in interventional instruments for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) procedures. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China, OrbusNeich sells products to over 70 countries and regions worldwide, and it is also the only PCI balloon manufacturer headquartered in China that ranked among the top 6 players in all major overseas PCI balloon markets including Japan (Ranked No. 2), Europe (Ranked No. 4), and the U.S. (Ranked No. 6) in terms of sales volume of PCI balloons in 2021 in accordance with the CIC Report. In addition, in terms of sales volume of PTA balloons in 2021, it ranked No. 3 in Japan and No. 4 in the U.S., respectively. It also specializes in coronary stent products and is actively expanding into neuro vascular intervention and structural heart disease areas. OrbusNeich owns more than 180 granted patents globally. Its in-house R&D team has over twenty years of product development experience and has developed proprietary, world leading technologies. For more details, please visit the Group's official website: https://orbusneich.com/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. 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International Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan announces $75M Global Investment Sports Tech Fund ACN Newswire

International Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan announces $75M Global Investment Sports Tech Fund

ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - On day one of the prestigious Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), leading international cricketer and entrepreneur Shikhar Dhawan announced that he would be launching a $75 million Global Investment Sports Tech Fund, consisting of a Greenshoe option of $25 million. The proposition is a multi-stage fund, Da One Global Ventures (DOGV), incorporated in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and focusing on innovation across the Sports spectrum. ADGM is home to a growing number of international institutions, its vibrant business ecosystem underpinned by a robust regulatory framework. International Cricketer Shikhar DhawanInternational Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan announced $75 Million Global Investment Sports Tech Fund; Da One Global Ventures - a multi-stage fund being incorporated at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)This is the first VC fund organized by an Asian sportsperson and first by an Indian celebrity. The announcement by Shikhar Dhawan, his partners, and the DOGV team, came on 14th November during ADFW at the LP-GP Summit, an invite-only event hosted by 256 Network (a private organization for LPs/GPs worldwide). Held at ADGM, the international financial event draws an audience of global financial market leaders from a wide array of backgrounds who gather to address strategic macroeconomic and financial topics that will shape global, regional and industry perspectives and themes for the years to come.Shikhar Dhawan is one of the most reputed names in the cricket world, and he has established a globally enriched and seasoned founding team that will lead the fund's investment thesis across the spectrum of Sports to include Technology, eSports, Gaming, Web3 & more. The deployment of funds will be global in nature, as is the LP community. The fund will also have other prominent sporting personalities from across the Globe representing multiple sports as LP Ambassadors. Through this unique network of GP's and LP's (General Partners, Limited Partners), Da One Global Ventures (DOGV) will provide unprecedented access to an ecosystem worldwide which will accelerate and mobilise new propositions with unique positioning."I am elated to start a new inning and embark on this journey in the world of venture capital. All this would not have been possible without the support of my commercial partners and the founding team's commitment to this fund, in readiness for this week's announcement and targeted deployment in Q1 2023-24. Da One Global Ventures (DOGV) will go beyond traditional investing models and will provide domain knowledge unprecedented access to sporting ecosystem across the globe. We are making a humble beginning but aim to scale this to greater heights and aspire to set new benchmarks for leading in Venture Capital, Sports and Technology. I have much gratitude to sports & I look forward to the contribution of this fund to the economic strength and growth of Sports," said Shikhar.Shikhar is known as an Indian cricketer, a left-handed opening batsman and occasional captain of the India national cricket team, and he captains Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League and Delhi in first-class cricket. For his notable contributions to the Indian Men's National Cricket Team, Shikhar Dhawan was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award by President in 2021.This year has been spectacular year for SportsTech with investments to the tune of $12 billion already. That is more than the total of the preceding three years combined and covers multiple segments, illustrating the rapid growth in this dynamic industry. Da One Global Ventures (DOGV) is in active discussions with various relevant stakeholders across the globe and further developments will be announced in due course. Da One Global Ventures (DOGV) will also incubate a SportsTech Accelerator & eSports Venture studio as distinguishing verticals within its platform.For further details, get in touch with Mr. Amitesh Shah, email: ceo@daoneglobal.vc. https://daoneglobal.vc/. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NEC Wins Industry Awards Highlighting Open RAN Leadership JCN Newswire

NEC Wins Industry Awards Highlighting Open RAN Leadership

TOKYO, Dec 9, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced the company was named winner in the 'Best Vendor' category at the prestigious Telecom Review Global Excellence Awards (bit.ly/3W1CNOf) for delivering the most open and high-performance 5G networks. The award win recognizes NEC's investment and innovation across its NEC Open Networks offering, including 4G, 5G, and new Massive Multiple Input Multiple Output Radio Units (mMIMO RUs), Open Virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) software, 4G/5G cloud-native converged core, RAN, Transport, Core Automation, RIC, apps development, and System Integration (SI) capabilities.The Telecom Review Excellence Awards were held at the Telecom Review Leaders' Summit, one of the largest annual gatherings of global leaders in ICT and telecoms, on December 7 and 8, 2022. NEC was recognized for its unique position and experience in large Tier-1 multi-vendor Operator Group Open RAN deployments. NEC's 'One-stop Network Integrator' capabilities and Open RAN and transport network transformation services drive the 5G network evolution by delivering open, carrier-grade end-to-end networks globally.In addition, NEC won the Editors' Choice Award for `Most Innovative Open RAN Solution or Product' at Light Reading's Leading Lights Awards 2022 (bit.ly/3VMougU), recognizing industry leaders for their next-generation communications technology, applications, services, strategies, and innovations. The award win highlights NEC's leadership position in the Open Radio Unit (O-RU) segment. The 18 new RU products launched in 2022 complement NEC's existing portfolio to help meet the demands of private and public mobile networks that will drive Open RAN initiatives forward.NEC was also highly commended for its 'Outstanding Contribution to Open RAN' at the Global Telecom Awards 2022 (bit.ly/3BkUa4K), which recognize innovation and excellence from the companies that are transforming the telecom industry.Patrick Lopez, Global VP, Product Management for 5G Products at NEC said: "Another set of awards that recognize NEC's outstanding leadership in 5G Open RAN and our commitment to being 'radically open' in this industry. We are grateful to the judges for recognizing NEC's industry-leading suite of Cloud Native Converged Core and Open RAN solutions.""NEC is synonymous with open, high performance, innovative 5G network integration and has proven its capabilities in the integration of complex multi-vendor end-to-end 5G ecosystems," added Lopez.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Propel Global to Acquire 51% Stake in O&G Engineering Firm for RM7.82 Million ACN Newswire

Propel Global to Acquire 51% Stake in O&G Engineering Firm for RM7.82 Million

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Propel Global Berhad (Bursa: MAIN, PGB, 0091), provider of oil and gas supporting services such as well services , engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) services, maintenance of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems as well as downstream specialty chemicals to the oil and gas (O&G) industry, today announced that the Company has entered into a conditional share sale agreement to buy a 51% stake in Best Wide Engineering (M) Sdn. Bhd. (BWE) for RM7.82 million.Ms. Angeline Lee, Group Chief Executive Officer of Propel GlobalBWE provides engineering and technical works for the O&G industry through engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) of new plants and plant modification works; design and supply of skidded process systems and engineered equipment for onshore plants and offshore platforms and; project management and engineering consultancy services. Its shareholders and directors are Azizi bin Alias (Azizi) with 45.8% equity interest, Jasniazrin Shah Bin Mohd Hata (Jasniazrin) with 44.2% equity interest and Tan Siew Lee (Siew Lee) with 10.0% equity interest.Propel Global is acquiring the 51% stake from Azizi, who is selling his entire equity interest, and Siew Lee, who is selling 5.2% of his holdings. As part of the share sale agreement, Propel Global has also entered into a put and call option agreement with Jasniazrin and Siew Lee that requires the Company to purchase up to 49.0% of the remaining equity interest in BWE from them and, Jasniazrin and Siew Lee will grant Propel Global the right during the call option period that requires them to sell up to 34.0% equity interest in BWE to the Company.BWE, which has 15 ongoing contracts with total unbilled contract value of RM21.8 million expected to be realised over the next three years, is guaranteeing a profit of RM2.4 million and RM2.6 million in profit after tax (PAT) for the financial year ended 30 November (FYE) 2022 and FYE 2023 respectively. BWE reported revenue of RM18.6 million and PAT of RM178,000 for FYE2019; RM19.0 million revenue and RM395,000 PAT for FYE2020 and; RM38.5 million revenue and RM2.3 million PAT for FYE2021. Currently, BWE has a tender book of RM41.3 million.Ms. Angeline Lee, Group Chief Executive Officer of Propel Global said, "The acquisition is in line with the Group's strategy to grow the O&G business through expanding our offerings and enhancing market presence as an O&G engineering services provider. BWE's expertise and experience in EPCC works complements the Group's existing O&G business.""We believe that combining the core competencies of BWE with the Group would enable the latter to bundle a wider range of service offerings to its customers and provide it with a competitive edge over competitors. The Group will also be able to tap into BWE's existing customer base for cross-marketing opportunities and additional revenue stream."Propel Global Berhad: 0091 [BURSA: PGB], https://www.propelglobal.com.my/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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