XOX Strengthens Presence in Local Football Scene with KLCFC Partnership ACN Newswire

XOX Strengthens Presence in Local Football Scene with KLCFC Partnership

February 10, 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - XOX Berhad (XOX), via its sports marketing arm, XOX Pro Sport Sdn. Bhd., and the Kuala Lumpur City Football Club (KLCFC) have kick-started a partnership to offer XOX's comprehensive range of product and service to the public. The companies in XOX's ecosystem range from technology offerings to financial products, events management and even apparels.Mr Winson Wong, Chief Operating Officer XOX; Mr. Ng Kok Heng, Group CEO XOX; Mr. Stanley Bernard, CEO of Kuala Lumpur City FC; Mr. Noor Azri bin Noor Azerai, Director of Rinani Group Berhad [L-R]Mr. Tan Tai Liang, Chief Sales Officer; Ms. Sylvia Kong Choo Hui, Group Chief Financial Officer XOX; Mr. Yakub Hussaini, General Manager Kuala Lumpur City FC; Mr. Winson Wong, Chief Operating Officer XOX; Mr. Ng Kok Heng, Group CEO XOX, Mr. Stanley Bernard, Chief Executive Officer Kuala Lumpur, Mr. Noor Azri Bin Noor Azerai, Director of Rinani Group Berhad [L-R]The initial collaborative products to be rolled out are multiple co-branded mobile plans by another of XOX's subsidiary, ONEXOX Sdn Bhd, which are targeted at KLCFC's avid supporters. Fans of the football club who subscribe to the XOX mobile service will have the opportunity to receive exclusive news, content, multimedia updates, and promotions, among other exciting offers, which will be available in stages.Mr. Stanley Bernard, Chief Executive Officer of KLCFC, said, "The club is undergoing a makeover and is currently prioritising its commercial side. With a growing fanbase of over 200,000 individuals garnered over the years, the club plans to leverage on this advantage to ensure its business sustainability in the long run.""XOX will open its suite of products and services for KLCFC to collaborate and partner with, including but not exclusive to, continuous social media content, automated vending machines, merchandising, royalty programmes and fintech services," said Mr. Ng Kok Heng, Group Chief Executive Officer of XOX."Being affiliated with Perak FC, and now KLCFC, XOX has expanded its reach into an urban fanbase with 100 percent fans' growth, as well as corporate entities who are also involved with the sport," he added.Through XOX's wholly owned subsidiary, Perak FC, a similar commercial model is underway, with some degree of success, as it replicates the company's initial strategy.In the competitive world of telecommunications, quality content is key to marketing and customer retention. XOX has supported Malaysian sports throughout the years and will now focus on developing content and exposure for grassroot football.XOX Berhad: 0165 [BURSA: XOX], https://xox.com.my/ Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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SEMK takes on new name “B.Duck Semk Holdings International Limited” ACN Newswire

SEMK takes on new name “B.Duck Semk Holdings International Limited”

February 8, 2023
HONG KONG, Feb 8, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - SEMK Holdings International Limited ("SEMK", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group", stock code: 2250.HK), the largest domestic character Intellectual Property (IP) company in China, which provides licensing services, design consultation services and retail of licensed brand products of its own B.Duck family characters, announced today that shareholders have approved at the extraordinary general meeting held yesterday for the Group to change its English name from "Semk Holdings International Limited" to "B.Duck Semk Holdings International Limited". The name changes match the Group's strategic moves reflective of its long-term development direction.Mr. Eddie Hui, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SEMKMr. Eddie Hui, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SEMK, said, "SEMK is in its 18th year this year and looking back, it has made many important milestones owed to the hard work of colleagues sharing the same goals. We believe including the flagship IP brand 'B.Duck' into the company name will see the Group stand out more, and perfect and elevate the image and tonality of the brand, as well as the sustainability and growth of the Group."As a long-term development strategy, the Group has worked hard in recent years on turning its IP brand into a trendy brand that appeals to young people. Our efforts included partnering with popular mobile games such as 'Identity V' and 'PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS' and launching joint products with new generation artists to meet young consumers' needs. The management hopes to change the traditional ways of expression of the Group's IP brands, shaking off the old labels and injecting into them new energy, making them more youthful and giving them more vivid positioning." In 2021, B.Duck topped all Chinese original IPs in the domestic IP licensing market in terms of revenue. It is not easy for a relatively young brand like B.Duck to earn a place in the talent-abundant IP market. Listed on the Main Board of HKEX in early 2022, the Group boarded a larger stage for its business to develop in the future. After the name change, the Group will embark on a new journey with new vision and together with loyal B.Duck supporters make new milestones.The management understands that on top of fortifying the Group's foundation, improving brand diversity and overall market penetration, and bringing value to the industry will also be important considerations for it in formulating future development strategies. To promote continuous growth of the Group's business and realize the long-term strategic vision of reflecting the soft power of Chinese culture, the Group has drawn up a clear "Three-Year Development Plan" that entails "horizontal" and "vertical" initiatives to help it achieve resource integration and synergies with upstream and downstream players and industry peers.The Group will continue to implement business diversification strategy, with a focus on enhancing its IP matrix, developing creativity and investing in potential brands in its value chain. It will also actively develop cross-border e-commerce in the Southeast Asia market, fully integrating online-offline businesses and add market channels. It is worth noting that the Group has previously established a joint venture company to operate e-commerce and licensing business in Thailand. Thailand is currently the largest overseas licensing region of the Group, with a 23% forecasted compound annual growth rate for e-commerce in the next three years, which shows great potential for development. B.Duck has an established local fan base in Southeast Asia, and it has effectively achieved the strategic development goal of accelerating fan dissemination and monetization by enhancing product exposure and coverage. In addition, the other shareholder of the joint venture company has extensive cross-border e-commerce logistics experience. Therefore, the Group plans to export its own e-commerce business and products developed by licensees in Mainland China to Thailand. It will also cooperate with different types of local institutions to form a full range of collaborations, including but not limited to co-branded products, outdoor advertising, and location-cased entertainment licensing projects and so forth. The Group will also develop a unique style guide, derivative product design, and licensing business expansion for its partners' IP. The two parties have joined forces to generate synergistic value and strive to replicate the successful business model in Mainland China to the Southeast Asian market.In addition, heeding web 3.0 development, the Group will explore the metaverse community and build online-offline private domain traffic pools for its brands, and strive to expand product dimensions and explore fashionable brands and designer toys, so as to boost total income and operation scale. In order to further consolidate the B.Duck's brand positioning, the Group launched a Gen Z business line - B.Studio, a creative and trendy boutique retail brand with a core user group in hopes to establish a digital marketing system through marketing strategies such as private domain mini-programs, grass marketing, social interaction, and boutique pop-up stores. This will provide a data foundation for the development of new products, the improvement and optimization of management services, and the analysis of consumption data, enabling the Group to more accurately identify target groups.Mr Hui concluded, "Looking ahead, the Group will expand its high-quality IP matrix via its own development and incubation efforts, acquisitions and licensing agency, to press toward the strategic goal of becoming 'a high-quality integrated IP company'. Armed with comprehensive professional capabilities and extensive experience in development, design, operation, licensing and promotion of IPs, we will keep working hard on integrating and developing our online and offline businesses and promote cross-channel spending among consumers. Our online development plan covers items such as film and TV, animation, games and metaverse, and our offline consumption scenarios cover consumer goods supply chain, all categories of designer toys and physical entertainment. Offline exposure is an important part of brand-building, and the physical scenes and products can clearly illustrate the personality of B.Duck. The recovery of the global economy and the recovery of offline economic activities will provide us with a huge room for development in the offline consumption market."Exploration of new possibilities begins with braving the unknown. B.Duck Semk will relentlessly make new attempts and pursue different creative tracks, in its bid to become an evergreen IP brand."About SEMK Holdings International LimitedSEMK Holdings International Limited (stock code: 2250.HK) is the largest domestic character IP company in China engaged in the provision of licensing services, design consultation services and retail of brand products of its self-created B.Duck family characters. With strong in-house artistic design capabilities, SEMK has developed and nurtured a proprietary portfolio of approximately 26 self-created characters created under the motto of "Be Playful". As at 30 June 2022, B.Duck family characters had recorded in aggregate more than 19 million subscriptions or follows by B.Duck fans on various e-commerce platforms and social networking platforms.Media Enquiries:Strategic Financial Relations LimitedHeidi So Tel: (852) 2864 4826 Email: heidi.so@sprg.com.hkRachel Ko Tel: (852) 2114 2370 Email: rachel.ko@sprg.com.hkMaggie Ko Tel: (852) 2864 4890 Email: maggie.ko@sprg.com.hkWebsite: www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance open a new chapter for their partnership JCN Newswire

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance open a new chapter for their partnership

February 7, 2023
London, Paris, Tokyo, Yokohama, Feb 7, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Following approval by the Boards of Directors of Renault Group and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance today announced new initiatives to take their partnership to the next level. A three-dimension program to maximize value creation for all Alliance stakeholders will include:- High-value-creation operational projects in Latin America, India and Europe;- Enhanced strategic agility with new initiatives that partners can join;- A rebalanced Renault Group-Nissan cross-shareholding and reinforced Alliance governance. Renault Group and Nissan have entered into a binding framework agreement regarding the above-mentioned transactions, with a view of reaching definitive agreements by the end of the first quarter of 2023. The transactions contemplated in these definitive agreements would be subject to a limited number of conditions precedent, including regulatory approvals, and completion is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2023. This far-reaching program paves the way for a renewal and strengthening of the 24-year partnership, creating a new agile spirit and harnessing the pioneering technologies of all three Alliance members. This next level will create more growth opportunities and help secure operating efficiencies for each Alliance company to innovate and transform in the fast-changing market for automotive products and mobility services. Details of the binding framework agreement will be announced during a joint conference today at 8.30 am GMT in London.High-value-creation operational projectsA year after defining the Alliance roadmap towards 2030, the companies announce consideration of new key projects in Latin America, India and Europe that aim to deliver win-win, large-scale and actionable benefits for the Alliance members along three dimensions: markets, vehicles, and technologies. Each company would benefit from these value-creating projects in the mid-term while realizing short-term benefits from both cost sharing and cost avoidance. Latin AmericaThe four projects to be considered in Latin America include:- A new half-ton pick-up, developed by Renault Group and shared with Nissan in Argentina.- The successful collaboration on the Nissan Frontier/Renault Alaskan family, a one-ton pick-up, would continue. Renault Group would produce the pick‑ups in Cordoba (Argentina) for both Renault and Nissan.- In Mexico, Nissan would produce a new model for Renault Group, making it the first Renault vehicle to be produced there in 20 years.- Additionally, Nissan and Renault Group would commercialize two common accessible A‑segment Electric Vehicles, both based on the CMF-AEV (Common Module Family) platform. India- For India and export, Renault Group and Nissan would collaborate on several new vehicle projects including new SUVs shared by both Renault Group and Nissan, and a New Nissan car derived from the Renault Triber. - Additionally, as in Latin America, Nissan and Renault Group are also considering common A-segment electric vehicles. EuropeThe companies are exploring the following initiatives in Europe:- Renault Group and Mitsubishi Motors would leverage the assets of Renault Captur and Clio to develop 2 new vehicles with the next-gen ASX and Colt based on the CMF-B platform.- Renault Group would launch FlexEVan on the LCV market, as its first Software-Defined Vehicle from 2026 and share it with Nissan in Europe.- For their line-ups beyond 2026, Nissan and Renault Group would also explore possible collaborations on the next generation of C-segment Electric Vehicles. To ensure benchmark charging time, Nissan and Renault Group would continue sharing technologies on their European cars, including potential usage of common 800-volt architecture.- These initiatives would build on existing commitments including plans for the future Nissan compact Electric Vehicle (B-segment), based on CMF-BEV platform, to be produced at Renault Group's ElectriCity facility in France from 2026. Beyond the vehicle: Cooperation in Distribution, Aftersales, Charging Infrastructure and Batteries In Europe, the scope of collaboration would go beyond the vehicles to cover lifecycle from distribution, to usage, to recycling and end-of-life.- Distribution, Aftersales & Sales Financing: Renault Group, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors are working on shared opportunities within the distribution network to support and increase dealer profitability and reduce their respective costs:>> By increasing the number of shared outlets in key markets.>> By developing common strategies on Used Car, After Sales and Sales Financing, leveraging the strong presence of Mobilize Financial Services in Europe.- Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure: Renault Group and Nissan are considering jointly deploying charging infrastructure in Europe at both Renault Group and Nissan dealerships (charging@dealer).- Circular Economy: Renault Group and Nissan plan to select common battery recycling partners for their end-of-life batteries and production scraps. Enhanced strategic agility with new initiatives that partners can joinIn the second area of enhanced cooperation, all three Alliance companies agreed to explore their existing strategies in electrification and low-emission technologies by investing and collaborating in respective member-company projects that could provide incremental value to each individual business.These agile strategic initiatives are designed to complement the business plans of member companies, including Nissan Ambition 2030 and Renaulution, as each business leverages commonality and investment opportunities to deliver on their respective goals for sustainable growth and targets for decarbonization. The areas of collaboration under consideration include: Nissan's intention is to invest up to 15% in Ampere, Renault Group's EV & Software entity in Europe, with the aim to become a strategic investor. Through this intended investment in Ampere Nissan would enhance and accelerate new business opportunities for Nissan in Europe.Mitsubishi Motors would consider investing in Ampere. Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors would become customers of Renault Group's Horse project, an initiative to achieve further scale and market coverage for its low-emission internal combustion engine (ICE) & hybrid powertrain technologies. These initiatives would complement ongoing areas of technology collaborations such as All Solid-State Battery (ASSB), Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) & autonomous driving. A rebalanced Renault Group-Nissan cross-shareholding and reinforced Alliance governance As each Alliance member company delivers on its business plans, it was important to put in place a cross-shareholding structure and governance terms aligned to the goals of the next-generation Alliance. Whilst previous Alliance agreements enabled the companies to execute their respective strategies over the last 24 years, a new approach is required to enable the Alliance members to best prepare for future industry opportunities. Renault Group and Nissan, the founding-members of the Alliance, have therefore agreed to rebalancing their cross-shareholding and governance terms to ensure effectiveness and maximize value creation. A binding framework agreement defines the principles of a new governance scheme and the rebalancing of the cross-shareholdings between Renault Group and Nissan. The two companies intend to enter into a new Alliance agreement [by March 31, 2023] and replace the current agreements governing the Alliance (i.e., the Restated Alliance Master Agreement, the Alliance Equity Participation Agreement and the Memorandum of Understanding of March 12, 2019). This new Alliance agreement would be put in place for an initial period of 15 years. Rebalanced cross-shareholdings between Renault Group and Nissan to enable future collaboration- Nissan and Renault Group would retain a 15% cross-shareholding, with a lock-up obligation, as well as a standstill obligation.- Renault Group would transfer 28.4% of Nissan shares into a French trust. The entrusted shares would be voted neutrally, except for:>> the election or dismissal of the directors of Nissan nominated by Renault, (where the trustee would vote as directed by Renault);>> the election or dismissal of directors who are nominated by the Nissan Nomination Committee, other than the Renault Group nominees (where the trustee should vote in favor of the Nissan Nomination Committee decisions and proposals).>> shareholder proposals not supported by the Nissan board of directors (where the trustee should abstain).- Renault Group would continue to fully benefit from the economic rights (dividends and shares' sale proceeds) from the entrusted shares until such shares are sold. The transfer to the trust would trigger no impairment in Renault Group financial statements.- As a result of the transfer of the 28.4% of Nissan shares to the trust, Nissan would be able to exercise its voting rights attached to its shareholding in Renault Group.- The voting rights of Renault Group and Nissan would be capped at 15% of the exercisable voting rights, with both companies able to freely exercise their voting rights within such limit.- Renault Group would instruct the trustee to sell the entrusted Nissan shares if commercially reasonable for Renault Group, but it has no obligation to sell the shares within a specific pre-determined period of time.- Renault Group would have full flexibility to sell the Nissan shares held in the trust, within a coordinated and orderly process with Nissan, in which Nissan would benefit from a right of first offer, to its or the benefit of a designated third party. Voting rights & governance- As a result of the new arrangements, the governance agreement entered into on February 4, 2016, between Renault Group and the French State related to its shareholding in Renault Group would be terminated. This would enable the French State to exercise freely all its voting rights in Renault Group.- Renault Group would remain entitled to nominate two representatives at Nissan's board of directors, and Nissan would remain entitled to nominate two representatives at Renault Group's Board.- The Alliance Operating Board would remain the coordination forum for Renault Group, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Malabar Gold & Diamonds Continues Rapid Expansion; Opens its 300th Global Showroom in Dallas, USA ACN Newswire

Malabar Gold & Diamonds Continues Rapid Expansion; Opens its 300th Global Showroom in Dallas, USA

February 4, 2023
DALLAS, TX, Feb 4, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The grand inauguration of the 300th global showroom of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally with a strong retail network of 300 showrooms across 10 countries, was held in Dallas, USA.Ms. Susan Fletcher, Collin County Commissioner and Mr. Jeff Cheney, Mayor of Frisco, Texas, jointly inaugurated the showroom in the presence of Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, Managing Director, International Operations. The event was virtually attended by Mr. M P Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar Group; Mr. KP Abdul Salam, Vice-Chairman, Malabar Group; Mr. O Asher, Managing Director, India Operations, other team members, well-wishers and dignitaries."It is a moment of great pride for us as we touch the 300th mark with this new showroom in Dallas, USA. We started off with a small showroom in Calicut, Kerala, India and today, in less than 30 years, we have a strong retail presence of 300 showrooms across 10 countries; all thanks to our customers, shareholders, employees and other stakeholders. We will continue to strengthen our retail presence in the regions where we have established a robust presence, as well as enter new markets with our differentiated products, services and assurances. The acceptance and patronage received by the brand gives us the confidence to further speed up the expansion process in becoming the No. 1 jewellery retailer globally," said Mr. MP Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar Group.Malabar Gold & Diamonds currently operates in 10 countries and has immediate expansion plans into the UK, Bangladesh, Australia, Egypt, Canada, Turkey, South Africa. The future expansions are expected to create approximately 6,000 job opportunities in the retail, manufacturing, technical and management areas related to jewellery trade."Malabar Gold & Diamonds has played a vital role in making Indian jewellery more acceptable and trustworthy at the global level in recent years. We are now crafting unique experiences targeting the individual and specific preferences of our customers. As the design discovery and initial decision-making of most customers are happening online these days, we are focusing greatly on strengthening our omnichannel retail strategy, for which we are making use of the services of global technology giants like Microsoft, IBM, Accenture, E&Y, Deloitte etc..," said Mr. Abdul Salam KP, Vice Chairman, Malabar Group.Malabar Gold & Diamonds is renowned globally for offering an unparalleled jewellery buying experience with convenience, and customer-friendly policies along with the 'Malabar Promise' of incomparable quality and service assurance. Malabar Promise includes assured lifetime maintenance from any of the showrooms across 10 countries, guaranteed buyback, IGI and GIA-certified diamonds ensuring 28-point quality check of global standards, zero deduction gold exchange, complete transparency, 916 hallmarked pure gold, responsible sourcing, fair price policy and fair labour practices."We are very excited about our future growth plan and will immediately be expanding into new markets, including the UK, Bangladesh, Australia and Canada, followed by Egypt, Turkey & South Africa. Apart from this, we will further strengthen our retail footprint within the existing markets as well. We constantly make efforts to evolve in line with the diverse preferences of our multicultural and multinational customers, as part of which we will focus further on product variety and a superior shopping experience, in addition to opening more stand-alone stores for local customers of the respective regions," said Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, Managing Director, International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds.The new showroom in Dallas has a stunning display of more than 30,000 jewellery designs from 20 countries across gold, diamonds, precious gems and platinum, catering to the design preferences of those residing in and around Dallas."We have an ambitious retail expansion plan in India as well, especially in the North and Central Indian states and are gearing up in a big way to enter new territories as well by setting higher standards in the jewellery trade. We understand the sensitivity of the industry and ensure compliance through responsible sourcing, ethical business practices, and transparent and professional fund management. Our association with trade bodies, financial houses, and government regulators help to ensure that our operations are infallible globally," said Mr. O Asher, Managing Director, India Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds."We will further strengthen our manufacturing capabilities to support our retail expansion drive globally. We will also be hiring skilled artisans and related staff as part of this process. This will also further bolster our mission, 'Make in India, Market to the World.' Keeping in line with the brand's outlook as a responsible jeweller, all our ongoing and upcoming facilities have and will be designed to provide safe and pleasant working conditions to the employees," said Mr. Nishad AK, Group Executive Director, Manufacturing & B2B, Malabar Group. Malabar Group believes that the most successful companies are those which integrate responsibility and sustainability into their core business and commit 5% of their profit to support socially responsible purposes both in India and abroad, since its inception in 1993. Hunger, Health, Education, Women Empowerment, Housing and Environment are the key focus areas for the Group.About Malabar Gold & Diamonds Malabar Gold & Diamonds was established in 1993 and is the flagship company of Malabar Group, a leading diversified Indian business conglomerate. With an annual turnover of $4.1 billion, the company currently ranks as the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally and today has a strong retail network of 300 outlets spread across 10 countries in addition to multiple offices, design centers, wholesale units and factories spread across India, Middle East, Far East & USA. The group, owned by more than 4,000 shareholders, has more than 16,500 professionals from over 26 countries working towards its continued success. Malabar Gold & Diamonds also features an online store www.malabargoldanddiamonds.com providing customers the opportunity to purchase their favorite jewelry at any time and on any day from the comfort of their homes.The group also operates MGD, Lifestyle Jewellery, a retail concept offering trendy and light weight jewellery that represents the independent and the modern woman through its designs and collections.CSR has been the primary commitment of the group since its inception; integrating ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) principles into the core business. The key CSR focus areas of Malabar Group are Hunger, Health, Education, Women Empowerment, Housing, and the Environment. The ESG goals of the organization are periodically strengthened by integrating responsibility and sustainability to remain a socially conscious and responsible organization. The group contributes 5% of its profit to such initiatives in the same country of operation.Ganesh Somwanshiganesh@bloomingdalepr.comManaging Director- APAC Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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FREED GROUP 宣布香港首间注册旅游代理全旅达加入成为FREED GROUP旗下公司 ACN Newswire

FREED GROUP 宣布香港首间注册旅游代理全旅达加入成为FREED GROUP旗下公司

January 31, 2023
HONG KONG, Jan 31, 2023 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 屡获殊荣的数码商务解决方案公司FREED GROUP（「FREED」）宣布，其联合创办人兼行政总裁Abel Zhao先生收购全旅达国际旅游有限公司（「全旅达」，前称太古旅游）。全旅达总部设于香港，在旅游代理业界稳占领导地位，而收购完成后，全旅达成为FREED GROUP旗下公司之一。是次收购将结合FREED智能商务技术及全旅达团队的专业知识，进一步推进全旅达数码转型，加速业务增长，以保持卓越的行业竞争优势。（由左至右）FREED GROUP联合创办人兼首席产品官 Kenneth Lee先生、全旅达总经理刘志超先生及FREED GROUP联合创办人兼行政总裁Abel Zhao先生FREED GROUP联合创办人兼行政总裁Abel Zhao先生自2015年成立以来，FREED以其专利的端对端数码转型及商务赋能解决方案和服务，利用科技及庞大的供应商网络帮助客户加强零售表现。 FREED拥有逾250名专业人才，团队来自全球22个不同地区，结合来自科技、旅游、商业、酒店等行业的丰富经验及专业知识，为全球十多个市场服务。集团与超过200个知名企业及伙伴紧密合作，其中包括三星、中国移动、中国人寿、首尔市（智慧城市）、杜拜皇室谢赫阿哈迈德亲王阁下（Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum）私人办公室（The Private Office）、Google、国际足协世界杯、Match Hospitality、宝马和现代汽车信用卡。全旅达国际旅游有限公司成立于1948年，是香港首间注册旅行社，于香港、北京及上海均设有办公室。全旅达专注于商务、休闲及展览旅游，为旅客提供全方位的旅游服务，以享受舒适无忧的旅程。FREED GROUP联合创办人兼行政总裁Abel Zhao先生表示：「全旅达备受商务、休闲和展览旅游旅客信赖和认可，我们很高兴全旅达加入FREED这大家庭。全旅达拥有巨大的增长潜力，凭借他们团队的的悠久历史和经验，相信可与FREED产生协同效应。在我们的智能解决方案支持下，FREED与全旅达未来将持续发掘不同商机，包括旅游服务、电子商务、营销服务及品牌忠诚度计划等。我们预期全旅达将紧随FREED 步伐，成为全球旅游品牌。」 全旅达总经理刘志超先生表示：「全旅达在过去70年一直致力为客户提供优质服务。这次收购将透过数码转型，为客户提供全新旅游预订平台及崭新的用户体验，并提高服务效率。与此同时，我们将秉承全旅达的市场领导地位，配合与FREED的发展计划，拓展现时中港两地的服务，并开拓新市场。我们期待在FREED GROUP的支持下开启新的发展篇章。」FFREED GROUP的科技与服务近年囊括多项殊荣，包括世界经济论坛颁发的2022年「技术先锋」、2021年德勤科技新星奖、2021年联合国世界旅游组织旅游创新大赛冠军和2018年亚太信息通信技术大奖等等。于2022年6月，FREED GROUP在由Daiwa ACA APAC Growth Fund及ACA Partners Pte. Ltd.领导的新一轮融资中筹集到1,500万美元。关于FREED GROUPFREED GROUP 勇于创新科技，开启数码商业的未来。 FREED 以其端对端数码转型及商务赋能解决方案，结合全球不同商家于同一平台及资料库，帮助《财富》500强的公司、品牌和各地区的中小企，创造新的收入来源、增加客户互动及提升服务水平。FREED GROUP 的总部设于香港，在全球设有十多 个办事处，聘用逾250名员工。集团的客户和合作伙伴来自世界各地，包括三星、中国移动、中国人寿、BMW和LG等主要品牌。 FREED GROUP于2022年被世界经济论坛评为「技术先锋」，并获得2021年德勤科技新星奖、2021年联合国世界旅游组织旅游创新大赛和2018年亚太信息通信技术大奖等等。关于全旅达国际旅游有限公司全旅达国际旅游有限公司（前称太古旅游）于1948年成立，是首间在香港注册的旅游代理，在香港、北京和上海设有办事处，并自2009年起在北京取得当地牌照，为追求卓越和高水准旅游服务的企业客户服务。全旅达为国内外游客提供全方位的旅游服务，包括机票和其他票务预订、酒店预订、旅行团和旅游套票以及签证申请。全旅达70年来致力提供优越服务，现已发展成为具区域性领导地位的旅游管理公司，专注为商务、休闲和会议及展览旅游提供客户服务及科技支援。公司亦在个人数据处理和存储方面达到国际安全标准。 Copyright 2023 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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FREED GROUP announces addition of Connexus Travel, Hong Kong’s first registered travel agent, to the FREED GROUP family ACN Newswire

FREED GROUP announces addition of Connexus Travel, Hong Kong’s first registered travel agent, to the FREED GROUP family

January 31, 2023
HONG KONG, Jan 31, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - FREED GROUP ("FREED"), an award-winning digital and smart merchandising solutions company, has announced that its Co-founder & CEO, Mr. Abel Zhao, has acquired Connexus Travel Limited ("Connexus Travel", formerly Swire Travel), a leading regional travel management company headquartered in Hong Kong. After the acquisition, Connexus will now become part of the FREED GROUP family. As a technology pioneer in the digital commerce sector, FREED believes that Connexus Travel has an excellent competitive edge in the industry given its considerable standing and dedicated team. Leveraging FREED's DNA in the travel industry, the acquisition is set to create technological & strategic synergies that will further enhance Connexus' overall capabilities and drive long-term business growth. (From Left to Right) Mr. Kenneth Lee, Co-founder & CPO of FREED GROUP, Mr. Eric Lau, General Manager of Connexus Travel, & Mr. Abel Zhao, Co-founder & CEO of FREED GROUPMr. Abel Zhao, Co-founder & CEO of FREED GROUPSince its inception in 2015, FREED has been connecting platforms, brands, and service providers to their customers with enhanced digital capabilities through its proprietary SAAS solutions, as well as services like end-to-end artificial intelligence digital transformation, smart merchandising & smart marketing. FREED has over 250 dedicated professionals, from 22 different regions around the world including Greater China, South Korea, Canada, Sweden, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Nepal, the United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, and the United States of America, who combine their extensive experience and expertise in technology, tourism, commerce, hospitality, and other industries to operate in 10+ markets worldwide, serving 200+ high-profile clients and partners such as Samsung, China Mobile, China Life Insurance, City of Seoul (Smart City), The Private Office Of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, Google, FIFA World Cup, Match Hospitality, BMW and Hyundai Card.Meanwhile, Connexus Travel Limited, established in 1948, was the first travel agent registered in Hong Kong and now operates in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, specializing in corporate, leisure and MICE travel, offering a full range of travel services and digital booking applications to support seamless journeys. Mr. Abel Zhao, Co-founder & CEO of FREED GROUP, said, "We are very pleased with having Connexus Travel in our FREED family, as Connexus Travel is a name trusted by corporate, leisure and MICE travellers. We see tremendous growth potential for Connexus because of its long history of excellent services and the synergies that will be generated between Connexus and FREED. The positive outcomes we envisage include business opportunities spanning travel services, e-commerce, marketing services and brand loyalty programs, all of which will be underpinned by a comprehensive range of digitalized services and solutions. Ultimately, we anticipate Connexus Travel to follow in the footsteps of FREED GROUP and transform into a global brand."Mr. Eric Lau, General Manager of Connexus Travel, said, "Connexus has been committed to providing quality services to customers for the past 70 years. This acquisition will accelerate the digital transformation of our products through new signature customer-facing travel applications, which will include the provision of new user experiences and efficiencies for our corporate travellers. At the same time, we will leverage our position as a market leader and the development plans with FREED to expand our services not only in Hong Kong and China, but also to the markets where FREED currently operates. We look forward to embarking on a new chapter of development with the support of FREED GROUP." FREED GROUP's technology and services have been recognized globally in recent years, including the 2022 Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum, the 2021 Deloitte Technology Rising Star, Grand winner of the 2021 United Nations UNWTO Global Start-up Competition and the 2018 APAC ICT Grand Award, among many others. In June 2022, FreeD Group raised USD$15 million in a new funding round led by Daiwa ACA APAC Growth Fund and ACA Partners Pte. Ltd..About FREED GROUP FREED GROUP is a technology innovator specializing in building proprietary Enterprise Application solutions. It pioneers the future of digital commerce by bringing the capability of multi-merchant, multi-platform networks onto one single backend system and database. With its end-to-end digital transformation and commerce empowerment solutions, FREED GROUP helps clients and partners from Fortune 500 corporations and brands to SMEs across regions to create new revenue streams, increase customer engagement and enhance servicing level. Headquartered in Hong Kong, FREED GROUP operates in more than 10 offices globally with over 250 staff. FREED GROUP supports clients and partners worldwide, including major names such as Samsung, China Mobile, China Life Insurance, BMW and LG. It is the winner of the 2022 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers, 2021 Deloitte Technology Rising Star Award and 2021 United Nations UNWTO Global Start-up Competition, among many others.About Connexus Travel LimitedEstablished in 1948, Connexus Travel Limited, formerly known as Swire Travel, was the first travel agent registered in Hong Kong. Connexus Travel has offices in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, with a local licence in Beijing since 2009, serving corporate customers who demand excellence and high levels of travel services. The company provides a full range of travel services for domestic and foreign tourists, including flight and other travel ticket bookings, hotel reservations, travel tours and packages, and visa applications. After 70 years of excellent service, Connexus Travel has evolved into a leading regional travel management company, with a focus on customer service and technology for corporate, leisure and MICE travel. Connexus Travel has also met the international security standards in relation to managing personal data process and storage. Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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EC Healthcare Expects Third Quarter FY23 Sales Volume to Increase no less than 8% YoY ACN Newswire

EC Healthcare Expects Third Quarter FY23 Sales Volume to Increase no less than 8% YoY

January 20, 2023
HONG KONG, Jan 20, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - EC Healthcare (the "Company", which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the "Group", SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, is pleased to announce that the Group expects sales volume for the period of October to December 2022 (the "Quarter") to increase by no less than 8% as compared with the same period last year.The demand on medical services provided by the Group remains strong and the Group's increasingly diversified business demonstrated resilience and good momentum. The Board expects to record overall sales volume of no less than HK$1,000 million for the Quarter, representing a no less than 8% YoY increase. The Group expects to achieve a no less than 39% YoY increase for medical services sales volume. Sales volume of aesthetic medical and beauty and wellness services in Hong Kong and Macau declined by no more than 17% YoY, while sales volume of aesthetic medical and beauty and wellness services in Mainland China declined by no more than 50% YoY during the Quarter. The decrease in aesthetic medical and beauty and wellness services was mainly due to (i) weaker local consumer spending due to increase in outbound traveling amid the lifting of inbound quarantine restrictions; (ii) the pessimistic economic outlook and weak local consumer sentiment caused by high inflation and rising interest rate; and (iii) the omicron outbreak in Mainland China. In addition, the sales volume of other services declined by no less than 8% YoY.Mr. Eddy Tang, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of EC Healthcare said, "The Group is pleased to see the initial phase of border re-opening between Hong Kong and Mainland implemented earlier this year and the Mainland visitors started to return on a gradual basis. With the leading brand and one-stop diversified services, the Group has always been the top choice for medical tourists. The Group has maintained its leading position in the aesthetic medical industry while significantly strengthening its medical services capabilities. In addition, the Group's continuous investment in IT systems and industry value chain integration has enabled the Group to seize the growth opportunity and capture demand from medical tourists. The Group will provide quality, affordable, accessible and sustainable healthcare services to a wider range of customers and continue to expand its businesses through organic growth as well as mergers and acquisitions to enrich the Group's enclosed diversified ecosystem. The Group will also further enhance the resilience and ability to resist cyclical economic changes and further consolidate the healthcare market."About EC HealthcareEC Healthcare is Hong Kong's largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services. The move, which is supported by the Group's high-end branding and quality customer services, is aimed at offering customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism. The Group is a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Composite Index and the MSCI Hong Kong Small Cap Index.The Group principally engages in the provision of one-stop medical and health care services in Greater China. The Group provides a full range of services and products under its well-known brands, including those of its one-stop aesthetic medical solutions provider DR REBORN which has ranked first in Hong Kong by sales for years, a professional hair care center HAIR FOREST, primary care clinics jointly established with health management centre re:HEALTH, a vaccine centre Hong Kong Professional Vaccine HKPV, General outpatient clinic Tencent Doctorwork, the largest one-stop pain management centre in Hong Kong New York Medical Group, the comprehensive dental centres Bayley & Jackson Dental Surgeons, EC DENTAL CARE and Health and Care Dental Clinic, an advanced diagnostic and imaging centre HKAI, an oncology treatment centre reVIVE, a day procedure centre HKMED, a specialty clinic PREMIER MEDICAL CENTRE, SPECIALISTS CENTRAL and NEW MEDICAL CENTER, a paediatric centre PRIME CARE, a gynaecology specialist ZENITH MEDICAL CENTER AND PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS CENTRE, PathLab Medical Laboratories, Ophthalmology Center VIVID EYE and EC Veterinary Hospital and Imaging Center.*According to independent research conducted by Frost and Sullivan in terms of revenue in 2020 and 2021For further information, please contact: iPR Ogilvy Limited Callis Lau / Lorraine Luk / Tim Tin Tel: (852) 2136 6952 / 2169 0467 / 3920 7654Fax: (852) 3170 6606 Email: ech@iprogilvy.com Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Government Blockchain Announces Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio to Lead The GBA Identity Management Working Group ACN Newswire

Government Blockchain Announces Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio to Lead The GBA Identity Management Working Group

January 18, 2023
Washington, D.C., Jan 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is excited to announce that Mr. Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio (https://gbaglobal.org/members/dcdell/) will be leading the GBA Identity Management Working Group (bit.ly/3ZKXC3m). He currently serves as the Chief Information Officer of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) and leads the UN Digital Transformation Group. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. In 2021, he was presented with the UN Secretary-General Award for his work in applying blockchain technology to the Digital Certificates of Entitlement process of UNJSPF retirees and beneficiaries. "Digital Identity will play a critical role as a fundamental human right," said Mr. Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio, echoing the sentiment prevalent at the recent annual Internet Global Forums.The GBA Identity Management Working Group is one of 50 working groups (https://gbaglobal.org/workinggroups/) sponsored by the GBA, whose mission is to develop education content and standards to support the use of blockchain technology for identity management purposes. The GBA working groups serve as forums for civil servants to share their requirements, while private sector members can share their solutions and ideas. This collaboration helps civil servants meet their mission. The goal of the working groups is to help the public and private sector connect, communicate, and collaborate using blockchain technology to solve public sector problems.The GBA is a not-for-profit, professional membership organization with members in over 500 government offices (https://gbaglobal.org/about/about-gov-members/) at the local, state, national and international levels. Public and private sector individuals and organizations are invited to join. The GBA hosts online meetings every week and major conferences in places like the United States Capitol and the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Other benefits include online training, standards development, and access to high-level conversations with ambassadors, legislators, administrators, and industry leaders.Mr. Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio (https://gbaglobal.org/members/dcdell/) will also be a featured speaker at the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law (https://gbaglobal.org/fomgl/) conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on May 23-24, 2023.For more information about the GBA, please visit https://gbaglobal.org.Contact:Gerard DacheExecutive DirectorGovernment Blockchain Associationgerard.dache@GBAglobal.org Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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ESV5 Completes Merger with Ninjas in Pyjamas, Accelerated Globalization Process ACN Newswire

ESV5 Completes Merger with Ninjas in Pyjamas, Accelerated Globalization Process

January 10, 2023
HONG KONG, Jan 10, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - ESV5 E-SPORT GROUP CO., a comprehensive digital sports group in China, is pleased to announce that the Group has completed the merger with the professional Swedish esports organization, "Ninjas in Pyjamas" (NIP), through an equity share swap. Following the merger, the combined entity is named NIP Group, Mario Ho, ESV5 Chairman, will become the chairman and co-CEO of NIP group, and Hicham Chahine, the CEO of NIP, will become co-CEO of NIP Group and continue as CEO of Ninjas in Pyjamas.With the business plan of the merger, NIP Group will fully expand its overseas business and become a global comprehensive digital sports group covering the Chinese, European and South American markets. The merger is one of the largest cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the global esports industry to date. Furthermore, this means the long-awaited arrival of the Ninjas in Pyjamas brand to the League of Legends Pro League is close - the Group is thrilled to confirm that the former Victory Five squad will finally play as NIP from 2023 onward, and eStar Gaming will continue to operate independently. As one of the largest and most influential esports groups in the world, NIP Group covers China, Europe, South America, and operates well-known esports brands including Ninjas in Pyjamas and eStar Gaming, with around 40 million followers on social media platforms worldwide. NIP Group now fields teams in a multitude of game titles on PC and mobile platforms, including League of Legends, Honor of Kings, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Rainbow Six:Siege and VALORANT etc. It has home courts in Wuhan and Shenzhen, as well as offices in Stockholm and Sao Paulo. Specialized in the development of the esports industry, NIP Group focuses on building the digital sports industry chain and operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including MAG Studio, a top-tier events production company in China. Likewise, Shinobi Studio offers content production and esports team management services to Western sports clubs looking to enter the space. Another Group brand, eStar Entertainment, a leading esports talent agency in China, has signed over 10,000 content creators, covering mainstream Chinese live broadcast platforms such as Douyu, Huya, and Douyin.One of the world's most legendary esports clubs, NIP was founded in June 2000 and now fields teams in CS:GO, Rainbow Six: Siege, VALORANT and FIFA. With north of 5 million followers, NIP is one of the most well-known and successful teams in the history of Counter-Strike (CS). Its legacy has earned the brand wide recognition in China along with a nickname: the "Faith Team"."ESV5 and NIP have been in contact and discussions since 2020, and we are delighted about the union", Mario Ho said, "NIP has been an esports brand for over 20 years with very high-quality brand assets which helps us in our commitment to become a more popular and valuable global digital sports group. Both parties will fully realize the complementary advantages and resource sharing and fully open the international layout of NIP Group."Hicham Chahine said, "We're incredibly excited to finally complete our merger establishing NIP Group. Our complementary strengths will help us reach a much wider esports and gaming audience on an unrivaled global scale. It all starts today, in the LPL and beyond". Hicham continues "I think we can now officially say that we are truly the first global esports organization."About NIP Group:NIP Group is a comprehensive digital sports group with esports clubs as its core business, supported by diversified ventures including esports events and esports talent development. NIP Group is one of the largest and most influential comprehensive digital sports groups in the world, operating in China, Europe, South America, and it manages well-known esports brands eStar Gaming and Ninjas in Pyjamas, with around 40 million followers on social media platforms worldwide. NIP Group has home courts in Wuhan and Shenzhen, as well as offices in Stockholm and Sao Paulo.Press questions and further information contact:NIP Group: pr@nipgroup.gg Investor relations: ir@nipgroup.ggAddress: No.26 Gaoxin 2nd Rd, Donghugaoxin District, Wuhan, China Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Avendus appoints Sumit Dayal as Independent Non-Executive Director in Singapore ACN Newswire

Avendus appoints Sumit Dayal as Independent Non-Executive Director in Singapore

January 10, 2023
SINGAPORE, Jan 10, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Avendus, one of India's leading institutional financial services companies, announced the appointment of Sumit Dayal as Independent Non-Executive Director in Singapore today. He will provide guidance and corporate governance oversight as a Board member to Avendus Capital Pte. Limited (Singapore).Sumit DayalA seasoned banker with over 30 years of corporate and investment banking experience, spent 16 years as Managing Director and headed various business units of Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore and Hong Kong. He also spent over 13 years in multiple roles in Bank of America across client risk and client coverage based in India, Singapore, and Hong Kong in the past.Commenting on the appointment, Gaurav Deepak, Co-founder and CEO, Avendus Capital said, "We are delighted that Sumit has decided to join Avendus Singapore. We're confident that his exceptional experience and advisory will be of immense value to the franchise as we focus on making Singapore a strong base to grow our institutional franchise in Investment Banking, Institutional Equities and Wealth Management."Sumit Dayal, Independent Non-Executive Director, Avendus Capital Pte. Limited said, "I am delighted to join Avendus. It's an institution that has been built on very strong fundamentals and one that I have admired immensely. I am looking forward to working with the firm to further deepen its linkages in the APAC region."About Avendus Avendus Group is a leading financial services firm with presence in the areas of Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Credit Solutions and Asset Management. Established in 1999 in Mumbai, India, Avendus is today present in 10 cities across India, US, UK and Singapore. Avendus partners with the Indian entrepreneur ecosystem to provide differentiated solutions that enable clients to meet their strategic aspirations.Avendus Capital, the investment banking arm, is consistently ranked among the top investment banks in the country on the back of its in-depth domain understanding and a best in the class track record of domestic and cross-border transactions. Avendus' wide range of clients is testimony to its ability to serve its corporates throughout their life cycle -- from growth stage funding to large-sized transactions and M&A advisory. Avendus Capital Inc located in New York is an Avendus Group entity offering M&A and Private Equity syndication services to clients in the US. Avendus Capital Pte Limited located in Singapore is an Avendus Group entity undertaking Fund Management business in Singapore. For more information, please visit www.avendus.com. Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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ACROMETA receives LOA for S$6.1 million design and build works from a global clinical research organisation ACN Newswire

ACROMETA receives LOA for S$6.1 million design and build works from a global clinical research organisation

December 30, 2022
SINGAPORE, Dec 30, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - AcroMeta Group Limited, an established specialist engineering service provider in the field of controlled environments serving mainly the healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, research and academia sectors, has received a letter of award ("LOA") for the design and build of laboratory and office space worth approximately S$6.1 million from a global clinical research organisation that helps companies conduct clinical development of drugs or medical devices (the "Project").The Project site work is commencing soon and a binding contract would be executed in due course. In the unlikely event that the execution of contract is not followed through, the Group is safeguarded as it would be entitled to claim a maximum value of approximately S$1.8 million for value of works performed.Said Mr Lim Say Chin, Executive Chairman, "We are greatly encouraged that the Project involves a new customer in the biotechnology space. This speaks of the confidence that our customers have in our capabilities. We will continue to work hard towards delivering quality services, leveraging on our established track record and proven expertise as controlled environment specialist engineers."The Project is expected to contribute positively to the earnings per share and net tangible assets per share of the Group for the current financial year ending 30 September 2023.To the best of the Directors' knowledge, none of the Directors and controlling shareholders of the Company have any interests, direct or indirect, in the Project, other than through their respective shareholdings in the Company.About ACROMETA Group Limited (SGX Stock Code: 1CH1)ACROMETA (Previously known as ACROMEC Limited) is an established specialist engineering services provider with more than 25 years of experience in the field of controlled environments. The Group has over the years acquired expertise in the design and construction of facilities requiring controlled environments such as laboratories, medical and sterile facilities and cleanrooms.ACROMETA's business is divided into two main business segments: (i) Engineering, procurement, and construction services, specialising in architectural, and mechanical, electrical and process works within controlled environments; and (ii) Maintenance and repair services of facilities and equipment of controlled environments and their supporting infrastructure.The Group mainly serves the healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, research and academia, and electronics sectors. ACROMETA counts amongst its customers, hospitals and medical centres, government agencies, research and development companies or agencies, research and development units of multinational corporations, tertiary educational institutions, pharmaceutical companies, semiconductor manufacturing companies, and multinational engineering companies. The company has been listed on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange since 2016. For more information, please visit www.acrometa.com.Media and Analysts Contact:ACROMETA Group LimitedMr. Jerry TanChief Financial OfficerTel: +65 6415 0574Email: jerry.tan@acromec.comWaterbrooks Consultants Pte LtdMr. Wayne KooTel: +65 6958 8008 / +65 9338 8166Email: wayne.koo@waterbrooks.com.sgEmail: query@waterbrooks.com.sgThis media release has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, Evolve Capital Advisory Private Limited (the "Sponsor"). It has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "Exchange") and the Exchange assumes no responsibility for the contents of this document, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this document.The contact person for the Sponsor is Mr. Jerry Chua, 138 Robinson Road, #13-02 Oxley Tower, Singapore 068906, jerrychua@evolvecapitalasia.com.ACROMETA Group Limited: [SGX: 43F] [BIC: ACRO:SP] [RIC: ACRO.SI], www.acrometa.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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盈资集团子公司IQI Media 与Baboon Animation联合呈现《小熊维尼》前传电影 ACN Newswire

盈资集团子公司IQI Media 与Baboon Animation联合呈现《小熊维尼》前传电影

December 27, 2022
NEW YORK, NY, Dec 27, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - Baboon Animation和IQI Media, Inc.成功联合打造A.A Milne经典著作《小熊维尼》的前传电影，带着那只可爱的熊和他的朋友重新走向大银幕。Baboon Animation的Mike de Seve和John Reynolds（上图）以及IQI的Charlene Kelly和Khiow Hui Lim（下图）正为小熊维尼创造一个全新前传故事。（插图由E.H. Shepard提供。）Reynolds说：“我们讲述了‘萌小熊’和他朋友的孩提时期故事，以一种与21世纪的孩子建立联系的方式，讲述他们充满惊喜的起源故事。”DreamWorks前职员Mike de Seve（《马达加斯加》Madagascar，《怪兽对战外星人》Monsters vs.Aliens）和John Reynolds（《皮巴弟先生与薛曼的时光冒险》The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show）负责领导剧本撰写。多次获得艾美奖的动画编剧明星Baboon（《愤怒鸟》，Angry Birds, Gigantosaurus）与盈资集团 WINVEST GROUP（OTCMKT：WNLV）子公司IQI内容孵化工作室合作制作前传电影。DreamWorks前职员Charlene Kelly（《下一代》Next Gen），现任盈资首席信息官以及IQI创始人兼盈资CSOKhiow Hui Lim将担任执行制片人。“A.A.Milne的小熊在过去的一百年里渐渐老化了。”Kelly说。“但当时发生了什么故事？小熊和他的朋友如何变成书中极具特色的角色？一场大冒险，就是这样——我们需要大屏幕来呈现给大家。观众将被传送到他们从未预料到的地方。”De Seve补充说：“我认为这只永垂不朽的小熊，对今天的孩子完全能连接得上，他渴望蜂蜜，他荒谬地计划寻获蜂蜜。”他曾执导最初的Beavis and Butt-Head系列，并在《史莱克2》上特写和故事提供顾问咨询。他目前掌舵Baboon：“我们发现，整个小熊团队都很幽默，所以小时候的他们应该更搞笑。”注意到Peter Rabbit和Paddington重启的成功，Baboon团队正在将其娱乐知识应用于当今的孩子，以创造他们希望与各代人产生共鸣的角色。Baboon和IQI已将该前传计划发布日期定为2024年，随后立即发布该系列。这只小熊和他的朋友们会是什么样子？“你会看到的。”Kelly笑道。“绝对能让自己大吃一惊。”Baboon Animation的团队成员拥有31个艾美奖，为全球一些最成功的品牌提供世界一流的表演、写作、开发和配音。 媒体查询：news@baboonanimation.com 。IQI Media的执行制片人兼盈资首席信息官Charlene Kelly和IQI创始人兼盈资CSO Khiow Hui Lim将执行该项目。感兴趣的金融合作伙伴可以通过 charlene_k@iqimedia.com 和 khiowhui@iqimedia.com 与他们联系。媒体联系品牌: 盈资集团 Winvest Group Ltd.联络: Agnes Tham, 投资者关系联络单位电话号码: +1 (775) 996-0288电邮: info@winvestgroup.co 网站: https://www.winvestgroup.co/ 资源: 盈资集团Winvest Group Ltd Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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SMI Vantage Appoints F&B Innovator Jocelyn Chng to the Advisory Board Committee ACN Newswire

SMI Vantage Appoints F&B Innovator Jocelyn Chng to the Advisory Board Committee

December 27, 2022
SINGAPORE, Dec 27, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - SMI Vantage Limited, an investment and management company listed on the mainboard of the SGX, today announced it has appointed Ms. Jocelyn Chng as a member of the Advisory Board Committee, effective 1 January 2023.Ms Chng is the Group CEO of JR Group Holdings, a one-stop solutions provider for the F&B industry with capabilities in food manufacturing, automated cafes, and corporate F&B management. Over the years, Ms Chng has won numerous awards, including ASME's Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2001, the Montblanc Businesswoman Award in 2003 and was selected by EY to participate in its 2018 Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific Program. Under Chng's leadership, JR Group opened the world's first Vendcafe serving hot meals in Singapore. Chef-in- Box Vendcafe is an unmanned and automated all-vending machine cafe.Having been personally involved with developing multiple companies and platforms particularly in the F&B space, Ms Chng has a deep understanding of what it takes to scale businesses to the next level. "I am delighted to welcome Jocelyn to our Advisory Board. She brings a wealth of experience in the F&B space, having launched many highly successful ventures and growing JR Group Holdings to where it is today. As our Company enters the Robochef business, her expertise and experience will be highly relevant and extremely helpful in helping us grow this business and helping the company look at other related opportunities." said Mark Bedingham, President and Chief Executive Officer.In reply, Ms Chng said, "I am honoured to be appointed to the Advisory Board of SMI Vantage and am excited to learn more about SMI Vantage's exciting projects. F&B is in the midst of transformation from being a labour-intensive industry, to one that leverages on technology and automation for higher productivity and return on investment. SMI Vantage's use of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in the Robochef concept is a good example of this trend in the F&B industry. I look forward to working closely with Mark, the Board, and the rest of the leadership team to capitalise on the many opportunities ahead and usher in SMI Vantage's next chapter of growth and success."SMI would also like to thank Kevin Shao for his valuable contributions and advice to the Company during his time with us at SMI.About SMI VantageSMI Vantage Limited is an investment and management company focused on capitalising on strong trends in the new economy including technology-based SaaS services and other high- tech platforms. Listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Stock Exchange, SMI Vantage Limited has a highly capable and experienced management team with a proven track record in building strong business partnerships and alliances. https://www.smivantage.com/For media queries, please reach out to:Waterbrooks Consultants Pte LtdWayne Koo - wayne.koo@waterbrooks.com.sg +65 9338-8166Derek Yeo - derek@waterbrooks.com.sg +65 9791-4707Proud Investor Relations partner:https://www.waterbrooks.com.sg/ and https://www.shareinvestorholdings.com/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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AEON Credit Revenue of First Nine Months of FY2022/23 Up by 15.2% to HK$887.4 million following Improved Market Sentiment and Successful Mass Promotion Activities ACN Newswire

AEON Credit Revenue of First Nine Months of FY2022/23 Up by 15.2% to HK$887.4 million following Improved Market Sentiment and Successful Mass Promotion Activities

December 21, 2022
HONG KONG, Dec 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited ("AEON Credit" or the "Group"; Stock Code: 00900) today announced its results for the nine months ended 30 November 2022 (the "reporting period" or "nine months of FY2022/23") During the reporting period, the Group's revenue rose by 15.2% to HK$887.4 million and operating profit recorded a 17.0% increase to HK$380.7 million. Meanwhile, profit after tax was up by 2.9% to HK$250.3 million, with earnings per share increasing to 59.77 HK cents for the reporting period (nine months of FY2021/22: 58.09 HK cents). Both overseas and local consumer spending showed a progressive recovery in the three months ended 30 November 2022 (the "third quarter"). The improved market sentiment, along with the Group's efforts to capture business opportunities, resulted in a notable growth in sales, which recorded an overall increase of 28.3% when compared with the nine months ended 30 November 2021 (the "previous period" or "nine months of FY2021/22"). The overall increase in sales and revolving credit card and personal loan balances drove a solid increase in interest income, and thus growth in revenue. With the launch of the acquiring service for AEON Stores in August 2021, the Group recorded an overall increase in fees and commissions of HK$25 million in the reporting period to HK$94.9 million, which also added impetus to revenue growth.Among the measures to advance business development during the reporting period, the Group launched the "Japan Travel Spending Promotion" to capitalize on the increasing overseas spending. Moreover, the Group increased its exposure in different media channels to promote its branding and products and equipped its branches with the resources needed to provide financial advisory services. Regarding the insurance intermediary business, the Group launched a new distribution partnership with Chubb Life Insurance Company Limited ("Chubb Life Hong Kong") to expand its offline and online insurance sales channels in the third quarter, allowing its customers to access and purchase a wide range of insurance products more conveniently.In terms of information technology development, the Group continued to press ahead with its new card and loan system project and the replacement of its netmember and mobile application solutions to ensure that the new systems can be launched as anticipated.Regarding sustainable development, the Group has established a sustainability-linked loan framework and entered into agreements for sustainability-linked loans (the "Loans"). The Loans are the Group's first sustainable financing initiative, and strengthen its commitment to endorsing and developing in the sustainability arena by linking the interest margin of the Loans to the improvement of the Group's environment, social and governance key performance indicators. Going forward, as international travel resumes, flight capacity is expected to gradually recover and social distancing measures will be further relaxed in the fourth quarter of the year ended 28 February 2023 (the "fourth quarter"), resulting in more sales opportunities and driving receivables growth. The Group will launch various mass promotion activities in the fourth quarter to stimulate sales growth during festival seasons and meet customers' needs during the tax season. Moreover, the Group will leverage the new partnership with Chubb Life Hong Kong to generate synergistic benefits and increase the agency fee income through different insurance distribution channels. Mr. Tomoharu Fukayama, Managing Director of AEON Credit, said, "With our dedicated efforts in promotion and catering to customers' needs, we are pleased to have achieved favourable results in the first nine months of FY2022/23. Looking ahead, we will continue to capitalize on the reviving market by launching mass promotion activities, leveraging our partnership in the insurance business, and exploring new business opportunities to diversify our revenue stream, with an aim to deliver long-term sustainable growth to our shareholders." About AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (Stock Code: 00900)AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited, a subsidiary of AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (TSE: 8570) and a member of the AEON Group, was set up in 1987 and listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1995. The Group is principally engaged in the consumer finance business, which includes the issuance of credit cards and the provision of personal loan financing, card payment processing services, insurance agency and brokerage business in Hong Kong and microfinance business in Mainland China.For more information, please visit the company's website at www.aeon.com.hk. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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广发证券荣获第十二届中国证券“金紫荆奖”

December 21, 2022
EQS 新闻 VIA SEAPRWIRE.COM / 2022-12-20 / 18:07 UTC+8 广发证券股份有限公司 GF SECURITIES CO.， LTD. （HKSE:1776; SZSE:000776） 广发证券荣获第十二届中国证券“金紫荆奖” 【香港讯，2022年12月20日】广发证券股份有限公司（“广发证券”丶“公司”，股票代码：000776.SZ，1776.HK）宣布，公司在由香港大公文汇传媒集团联合5家两地协会共同举办的第十二届香港国际金融论坛暨中国证券金紫荆奖（第十二届中国证券“金紫荆奖”）评选活动中，荣获“最佳上市公司”和“最佳投资者关系管理”奖项，其子公司广发控股（香港）有限公司（“广发香港”）荣获“卓越证券服务机构”奖项。 2022第十二届香港国际金融论坛暨中国证券“金紫荆奖”颁奖典礼于今天下午在香港会议展览中心通过线上和线下的方式同步举行。活动现场，逾300位香港及内地财经界官员、国内外券商高管、投资机构、内地及香港上市公司、创投机构负责人等嘉宾出席，广发控股（香港）首席执行官林晓东先生代表公司出席领奖。此外，广发证券全球首席经济学家丶产业研究院院长沈明高博士也通过线上出席论坛，并发表以“提质增量重估人民币资产”为主题的演讲。 本届中国证券“金紫荆奖”组委会共设10个奖项，经过组委会筛选了两地4000多家上市公司，并选出500家境内外上市企业，再通过对上市公司所申报奖项甄别，最终有100余家企业入围公司类奖项网络投票，而广发证券及其子公司在其中荣膺三项重量级奖项。林晓东表示：“非常荣幸广发证券和广发控股（香港）皆获得奖项，充分反映资本市场和业界对公司高质量的综合金融服务的肯定。广发证券成立三十一年，一直与时俱进，将公司发展融入国家发展大局中，以多元化业务满足企业、个人及机构投资者、金融机构及政府客户的多样化需求。广发控股（香港）作为广发证券国际化的延伸，也一直致力于打造自身的核心竞争力，为客户提供全方位的资本市场服务。” 作为拥有行业领先创新能力的资本市场综合服务商，广发证券拥有投资银行、财富管理、交易及机构和投资管理等全业务牌照，提供多元化业务以满足企业、个人及机构投资者、金融机构及政府客户的多样化需求。截至2022年9月底，公司共设立分公司25家、证券营业部308个，已实现全国31个省、直辖市、自治区全覆盖。广发证券具备完整的业务体系、科学均衡的业务结构，主要经营指针连续多年稳居中国十大券商行列。截至2022年三季度，公司合并报表总资产人民币5,902.57亿元，营业收入为人民币175.15亿元，归属于上市公司股东的净利润为人民币52.34亿元。（注：中国会计准则下） 在服务实体经济方面，公司积极为企业提供股权、债券等直接融资服务。2022年前三季度，公司为实体企业完成直接融资超过人民币8,500亿元，公司通过IPO、再融资等方式服务企业338家，累计实现股权融资人民币4,596亿元；服务396家企业发行债券，累计实现债券融资人民币3.85万亿元。公司全力支援服务粤港澳大湾区国家战略，注重发挥区位优势，为众多企业提供直接融资服务；坚持贯彻落实绿色发展理念，主动服务“碳达峰、碳中和”发展目标，为18家企业成功申报发行多期绿色债券，累计发行规模人民币1,380亿元。 在社会责任方面，公司认真履行社会责任，精准对接产业发展需求，深化金融帮扶、产业帮扶、智力帮扶、教育帮扶和消费帮扶，多措施并举助力乡村振兴。结对帮扶海南省五指山市、临高县和白沙黎族自治县等3个原国家级贫困县。于2011年发起成立广东省广发证券社会公益基金会，该基金会以扶贫济困、助教兴学、赈灾抗灾、医疗救助为主线，截至2022年前三季度，累计公益支出超过人民币2亿元。2018年，该基金会成为国内第一家以券商作为主要发起人并获得社会组织评估最高等级5A级的基金会。 在投资者关系管理工作方面，公司全面贯彻新发展理念，不断增强核心竞争力，稳步提升公司投资价值，在着力推动高质量发展的同时，格外注重投资者关系的维护，持续丰富投资者关系管理的内容及方式。公司拥有一支专业的投资者关系团队，以扎实的专业知识、良好的沟通协调能力，通过线上线下多渠道、多平台、多方式与资本市场持续增强互动交流。其中，公司持续丰富投资者关系管理的内容及方式，连续多年举办年度、半年度业绩发布会，积极接待调研并参与境内外各大券商组织的策略会议；同时通过多渠道及时回复投资者问题。2022年以来，公司累计接待调研近30场，参与投资者逾百人；近三年在深交所互动易平台累计回答投资者提出的问题超过500条。公司投关团队密切关注重要股东的持股情况，不断挖掘潜在股东，并一贯坚持以合理的投资回报积极回馈股东。与此同时，公司也在持续完善投资者关系管理的相关机制，强化管理水平，并加强与品牌市场工作的互动，协力做好投资者关系和品牌传播。 未来，公司将继续坚持以证券业务为核心，打造创新型综合金融服务平台，保持行业领先地位；依托国家对外发展的战略，加快国际化布局，利用广发控股（香港）作为国际业务桥头堡，充分发挥跨境互动、全球配置的优势，继续积极履行社会责任，回馈社会和投资者。 关于中国证券“金紫荆奖” 中国证券“金紫荆奖”是由香港大公文汇传媒集团发起主办，针对中国内地和香港地区所有上市公司及其高管进行对比和综合评测，推荐出年度特色突出、成就显著的上市公司和管理者，授予中国证券“金紫荆奖”。 关于广发证券股份有限公司 广发证券股份有限公司成立于1991年，是国内首批综合类证券公司，先后于2010年和2015 年分别在深圳证券交易所及香港联合交易所主板上市（股票代码：000776.SZ，1776.HK）。公 司凭借卓越的经营业绩、持续完善的全面风险管理体系及优质的服务成功实现持续稳健发展，多年来始终是中国资本市场最具影响力的证券公司之一。公司控股广发期货、广发信德、广发干和、广发资管、广发控股（香港）、广发融资租赁及广发基金，投资参股易方达基金（并列第一大股东），形成了集团化架构，服务客户能力持续提升。截至2021年12月31日，公司共设立分公司25家、证券营业部284家，已实现全国31个省市自治区全覆盖，资本实力及盈利能力在国内证券行业持续领先，总市值居国内上市证券公司前列。公司传承以“知识图强，求实奉献”为核心的企业价值观及优秀文化基因，形成了“以价值创造成就金融报国之梦”的使命及“稳健经营，持续创新；绩效导向，协同高效”的经营管理理念，崇尚专业制胜、开拓创新，坚持走专业化发展道路，致力于发展成为一流的投资银行和财富管理机构。 文件: 广发证券荣获第十二届中国证券“金紫荆奖” 2022-12-20 此财经新闻稿由EQS GROUP VIA SEAPRWIRE.COM转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。 原文链接: HTTP://WWW.TODAYIR.COM/SC/INDEX.PHP
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AustAsia Group in The Progress of IPO: One of The Top Five Dairy Farm Operators in China with Bright Future

December 20, 2022
HONG KONG, Dec 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Reproduced from Bloomberg Terminals, the dairy products increasingly become the daily necessities for the general public in the domestic market, especially in the era when the concern over health and nutrition is raised considerablely, and there are brand-new opportunities for the dairy industry to grow. On 16 December, AustAsia Group Ltd. ("AUSTASIA GROUP" or the "Company"; stock code: 2425.HK), a dairy farm operator, officially launched its IPO, which has now entered the third day. It is expected to be officially listed on the HKEx on 30th December, with China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited and DBS Asia Capital Limited as Joint Sponsors.According to the prospectus, AUSTASIA GROUP is one of the top five dairy farm operators in China, ranking third, fourth and fifth among all dairy farm operators in China in terms of sales volume, sales value and production volume of raw milk in 2021. The Company has a diverse customer base, ranging from leading national and regional dairy product manufacturers to emerging dairy brands, and provides premium raw milk to its downstream dairy product manufacturer customers. Meanwhile, the Company is the first dairy farm operator in China to design, build and operate large-scale and standardised dairy farms with over 10,000 heads of dairy cows, according to Frost & Sullivan.Benefiting from the rapid growth of dairy industry and establishing a leading positionAs an essential people's livelihood industry, the dairy industry in China has been developing rapidly since the reform and opening up. Driven by the rapid development of the economy and the increase of per capita disposable income, the industry has experienced steady growth in recent years. According to Frost & Sullivan, the total retail sales value of dairy products is expected to increase from RMB557.4 billion in 2021 to RMB875.5 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 9.5%. Also, the rapid growth and structural changes in the downstream dairy landscape have increased the demand for high-end raw milk in the upstream market, and the industry has a broad development prospect.Leveraging plentiful experience and expertise, AUSTASIA GROUP commenced its dairy farming operations in China in 2009, laying a solid foundation for its long-term development. AUSTASIA GROUP currently owns and operates ten large-scale dairy farms in China, with an aggregate gross land area of approximately 14,657 mu. As of 30 June 2022, the total herd size of dairy cows was 111,424 heads, of which 57,383 were milkable cows. From 2019 to 2021 and for the six months ended 30 June 2022, the Company produced approximately 565,400 tons, 582,800 tons, 638,800 tons and 359,200 tons of raw milk, making it a pioneer in the high-growth dairy sector.Proven and synergistic business integration with strong and stable financial performanceRelying on its strong and comprehensive competitiveness, AUSTASIA GROUP has established two main business segments, namely raw milk business and beef cattle business, and has achieved synergy between these two segments. The raw milk business provides stable and self-sustaining source of beef cattle with excellent genetic traits, health conditions and easy traceability for its beef cattle business, which improves the productivity of beef cattle and promoting a virtuous circle of development. Meanwhile, AUSTASIA GROUP also sells in-house branded dairy products under its own brand "AustAsia" to large coffee shops, milk tea shops, bakeries and dim sum chains in China.At present, AUSTASIA GROUP owns and operates two large-scale beef cattle feedlots in China. The Company had a total 28,152 heads of beef cattle as of 30 June 2022. In addition, the business of AUSTASIA GROUP spans the key stages of the dairy farming value chain, including farm design and management, forage cultivation, in-house feed production, dairy cow breeding and raw milk production. Such highly proven and synergetic business integration model has built a moat for the development of the enterprise.With its integrated business model, AUSTASIA GROUP recorded strong and stable operating income. According to the prospectus, the Company's revenue from continuing operations increased from US$352 million in 2019 to US$522 million in 2021, representing a CAGR of 21.9%. As of 30 June 2022, the revenue amounted to US$278 million, with a year-on-year growth of 15.4%. From 2019 to 2021 and for the six months ended 30 June 2022, the gross profit margin of the Company was 34.6%, 37.1%, 33.7% and 24.5% respectively, and the adjusted net profit margin for the same period was 21.5%, 25.7%, 23.1% and 14.8% respectively.At present, the dairy industry is in the stage of accelerated development, and high-quality dairy enterprises that can provide high-quality and high nutrition for the market are expected to usher in a golden period of growth. AUSTASIA GROUP, which is in the process of IPO, has made full preparations for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. In the future, the Company will continue to develop beef cattle business, expand diversified customer base, and develop genetic breeding technology, so as to create greater long-term value in a responsible and sustainable way, and step onto a new level of development. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. 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Gelonghui Reports CMS’ Successful Phase III Study of Methylthioninium Chloride Enteric-coated Sustained-release Tablets ACN Newswire

Gelonghui Reports CMS’ Successful Phase III Study of Methylthioninium Chloride Enteric-coated Sustained-release Tablets

December 19, 2022
SHENZHEN, CHINA, Dec 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Gelonghui released a Press Release on "China Medical System Holdings Limited's innovative product Methylthioninium Chloride Enteric-coated Sustained-release Tablets ('the Product') has obtained positive results for its Phase III clinical trial in China."This is another breakthrough for the Product after China Medical System Holdings Limited ("CMS" or the "Group") had efficiently completed the enrollment of all 1,802 subjects for its China Phase III Clinical Trial in July this year, of which only 6 months (including the Spring Festival Holiday) was taken. The Group will actively move forward the Product's new drug application (NDA) in China.In this China Phase III clinical trial, Methylthioninium Chloride Enteric-coated Sustained-release Tablets was compared to placebo with the purpose of assessing its safety and efficacy in the improvement of histologically confirmed non-polypoid colorectal lesions in subjects undergoing screening or surveillance colonoscopy for colorectal cancer. The research was led by Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University and conducted in 22 sites nationwide. In total, 1802 subjects were randomized, 897 in the Product arm and 905 in the placebo arm. Of those, 872 in the product arm and 879 in the placebo arm were in the primary efficacy population (FAS: Full Analysis Set).The study met the primary endpoint with very high statistical significance:In the overall FAS, the proportion of patients with at least one histologically confirmed non-polypoid colorectal lesion was significantly higher in the Product group (445/872 subjects; 51.0%) as compared with placebo (362/879, 41.2%); (adjusted OR [95% CI]: 1.55 [1.27, 1.89]; P< 0.0001).The study also confirmed the superiority of the Product versus placebo in several clinically meaningful endpoints:a) Number of histologically confirmed non-polypoid colorectal lesions per patientIn the FAS, the per patient number of histologically confirmed non-polypoid colorectal lesions in the Product group was 0.9, as compared to 0.7 in the placebo group (difference between groups [95%CI]: 0.18 [0.07, 0.30] P=0.0022).b) Number of histologically confirmed non-polypoid adenomas or cancers per patientIn the FAS, the per patient number of histologically confirmed non-polypoid adenomas or cancers in the Product group was 0.6 as compared to 0.5 in the placebo group (difference between groups [95%CI]: 0.12 ([0.03, 0.22] P=0.0125). c) Detection rate of non-polypoid adenoma or cancer (NP-ADR)In the FAS, 341 out of 872 patients (39.1%) were detected with at least one histologically confirmed non-polypoid adenoma in the Product arm. as compared with 274 out of 879 patients in the placebo group (31.2%) (OR [95%CI]: 1.43 [1.17, 1.75] P=0.0004).d) Proportion of patients with at least one histologically confirmed
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Samaiden Group Signs Agreement to Explore Cambodia Venture ACN Newswire

Samaiden Group Signs Agreement to Explore Cambodia Venture

December 19, 2022
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Dec 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Samaiden Group Berhad (Bursa: SAMAIDEN, 0223), a clean energy solution specialist principally involved in engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and power, is pleased to announce that the Group's wholly-owned subsidiary, Samaiden Sdn Bhd, has signed a partnership agreement with Management Venture Asia (Cambodia) Ltd. (MVA) today, to explore the clean energy-related business opportunities in Cambodia.Group Managing Director of Samaiden, Ir. Chow Pui HeeDirector of MVA, H.E. Salah EssaMVA, a business consultancy and clean energy project developer based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia is primarily engaged in facilitating business ventures and taking products to market and market research throughout Asia. The company has successfully completed the development of 20MW ground mounted solar project in Bavet, in which the project was awarded power purchase agreement by the Electricite du Cambodge in August 2019.Group Managing Director of Samaiden, Ir. Chow Pui Hee said, "We're looking forward to the collaboration with MVA given their strong presence in Cambodia. Expanding in Southeast Asia is part of our 5-years plan given the region's growing population and its geographical advantages.""We firmly believe the partnership with MVA will ensure our expansion plans in Cambodia are focused. We are honoured to have MVA as our business partner in the development of clean energy in the country given its vast experiences and network in clean energy infrastructure.The Director of MVA, H.E. Salah Essa quotes, "We are looking forward to this collaboration with Samaiden in the renewable and sustainable energy businesses in Cambodia and hope to draw on their industry experience and skills to make this venture successful for nation growth and aligning with country goal towards Net Zero Carbon policy 2050."Samaiden Group Berhad: 0223 [BURSA: SAMAIDEN], https://samaiden.com.my/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Establishment of Thailand&apos;s NV Gotion as Gotion plans to build battery export base in ASEAN countries ACN Newswire

Establishment of Thailand&apos;s NV Gotion as Gotion plans to build battery export base in ASEAN countries

December 16, 2022
HONG KONG, Dec 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - On December 15, Gotion High-tech signed a cooperation agreement with Nuovo Plus of Thailand-based PTT Group, to set up a joint venture called Thailand's NV Gotion Co., LTD (To be determined, NV Gotion for short). The joint venture focuses on the design, development, manufacturing, sales and export of battery modules and pack products, and aims to explore the ASEAN new energy market and build a battery export base in ASEAN. The PTT Group is the largest state-controlled energy and petrochemical company in Thailand. The partnership will help Thailand achieve full electrification and net zero carbon emissions by 2065.On the morning of that day, the two sides signed the agreement via video link. According to the agreement, Gotion Singapore PTE. Ltd. of Gotion High-tech has entered into strategic cooperation with Nuovo Plus Co., LTD of Thailand-based PTT Group, and plans to establish Thailand NV Gotion Co., Ltd. ("NV Gotion") in the Eastern Economic Corridor of Thailand. The business scope of the joint venture includes the design, development, validation and manufacturing of battery modules and battery packs, and battery management systems for a wide range of vehicles and energy storage systems. NV Gotion plans to build a lithium-ion power battery pack production line in the Eastern Economic Corridor of Thailand. By the fourth quarter of 2023, the first phase of the production line is expected to be put into production and provide high-quality battery products to the market. NV Gotion will actively explore new energy markets in the ASEAN member states while realizing local battery manufacturing and market development in Thailand. It is committed to building the battery export base in ASEAN.PTT Group, a Fortune 500 company, is Thailand's largest state-controlled energy and petrochemical company. Nuovo Plus of PTT Group is dedicated to providing energy solutions. Dr. Buranin Rattanasombat, Chief New Business and Infrastructure Officer of PTT Group and Chairman of the Board of Nuovo Plus revealed that the main mission of Nuovo Plus is the investment in the battery business sector in accordance with PTT's vision, "Powering Life with Future Energy and Beyond", which aims at driving community with renewable energy. NV Gotion plays an important role in conducting the battery business to strengthen renewable energy production and support the electric vehicle industry supply chain. It will help Thailand use more sustainable energy and support PTT Group's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2065 in Thailand. By combining the strengths of both sides to develop sustainable supply chains, businesses, products, and marketing, PTT Group and Gotion High-tech will produce goods at a competitive price, offer technical assistance to conduct research and development, and offer one-stop services for customers. Li Zhen, Chairman of Gotion High-tech, noted the significance of the joint venture and expectations for the future. According to him, mutually beneficial cooperation is the foundation of the joint venture. The company believes that the cooperation will help Gotion's global expansion and accelerate the new energy development of PTT Group, which will achieve a win-win situation and lay a solid foundation for more future cooperation between us. The quality of products is the key to the joint venture's success. It is hoped that both sides can leverage their respective strengths, be a powerful combination and make advantages complementary to each other. They need to work together to promote product technology progress, improve the performance of products, and perfect services. Promoting application is the soul of the development of the joint venture. NV Gotion will respond to the call of the Thai government to develop a green economy and serve the electrification of Thai vehicles, which will boost the internationalization of Thailand's automotive industry. Gotion High-tech and PTT Group, with NV Gotion as the platform, will make the most of the first-class technology, high-quality products, and advanced management to support electric vehicles equipped with NV Gotion battery to be popular in Southeast Asia, and to go global. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit 2022 calls for responsible innovation and adaptive reinvention ACN Newswire

PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit 2022 calls for responsible innovation and adaptive reinvention

December 15, 2022
HONG KONG, Dec 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia's leading property technology company, has returned its thought leadership platform, the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES), to the physical stage, drawing the most brilliant minds from around the world to the Thai capital. ARES Leaders PanelARES Visionary of the yearFollowing the sucessful virtual summit editions in 2020 and 2021, the 2022 edition of PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit, supported by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and PropertyGuru for Business, is themed 'Adaptive Reinvention.' The day-long programme focused on the way forward for the real estate and tech sectors as they emerge from the pandemic era and continue reckoning with climate realities. Emceed by seasoned broadcaster Tina Ryan, ARES 2022 took place 8 December 2022, marking 15 years since the foundation of PropertyGuru Group. The 2022 edition of the Summit also coincided with the launch of its enterprise brand, ProeprtyGuru for Business.Hari V. Krishnan, chief executive officer and managing director of PropertyGuru Group, said, "Today, PropertyGuru completes fifteen years of operations, and we mark it with the launch of our enterprise solutions brand 'PropertyGuru For Business', that aims to guide enterprise clients such as property developers, agencies, banks, valuers, city planners and policy makers. It is our ambition to bring transparency within the real estate journey and create a trust platform for home seekers and our business partners. By harnessing the integrated power of our proprietary data, technology and people, we hope to empower our business partners and customers to make better informed decisions.At an enterprise or a city level, these decisions can impact thousands, or even millions of people, and PropertyGuru For Business is here to guide our clients to maximise growth opportunities, while reducing risk and uncertainty. We believe PropertyGuru for Business is a timely launch as we hope to equip our enterprise clients with the right data, tools and information to be able to navigate the uncertain economic conditions that lie ahead and be better prepared to serve their customers."Jeremy Williams, managing director for marketplaces at PropertyGuru Group, said: "For the eighth year, the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit has gathered the brightest minds, top-level business leaders, and decision-makers in the property and technology sectors from around the world. Over these eight years, our goal for PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit has remained constant: to educate, innovate and inspire-sharing ideas, inspiring innovation, and developing practical solutions that can help improve our built environments. "Our theme this year is adaptive reinvention. We will focus on how our cities, communities and built environments can adapt to changes and how we, the inhabitants and developers of these environments, can use best practices and lessons from the past to build the communities of tomorrow." More than 40 global experts from around the world flew in for the summit at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok where they issued and renewed a call for adaptation and mitigation in a world changed by the coronavirus and global warming. The discussions and presentations challenged the audience-in addition to viewers tuned in to the live stream of the Summit on its official YouTube and Facebook channels-to exercise critical thinking in the areas of sustainability, inclusivity, diversity, and creativity after the pandemic. The 8th PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit was thematically divided into four segments: Restart/Rebound; Revive/Reboot; Rethink/Reset; and Reimagine/Reinvent.The programme opened with a call to action on urban change from Stephen Oehme, the managing director of Quantum Thailand Ltd and a former board member of Burj Khalifa Dubai. The first segment of the programme also included a keynote on sustainability by Erastus Njuke Ndugire, programme manager for the City Investment Facility at the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat) and a keynote on the state of Asia's current macroeconomy by Syetarn Hansakul, Asia Analyst for the Economist Intelligence Unit.The second segment of the summit included a keynote on financing instruments and climate investments in property businesses by Kim-See Lim, regional director of East Asia and the Pacific at the International Finance Corporation (IFC)/The World Bank Group, as well as a keynote on humanitarian tech by Illac Diaz, founder of Liter of Light Foundation and winner of PropertyGuru's Visionary of the Year award in 2020. Tech entrepreneur Dustin Jefferson Onghangseng also presented a showcase of comprehensive air sensor uHoo, winner of the 2021 PropertyGuru Tech Innovation Award. The second segment ended with a discussion on the property rights of the LGBTQI+ community in Asia, moderated by drag artist and television host Pangina Heals, with panellists Nick Myers, founder and CEO of RedFox AI; Ramil Andag, SOGIESC rights officer of APCOM Foundation; and William Tan, real estate advisor and co-founder of Prident and Haus of Pride.The third segment, opened with a discussion on data-driven sustainable affordable housing solutions panel (co-presented by REHDA Institute) featuring Dr. Nai Jia Lee, head of real estate intelligence at PropertyGuru Group, and Ryan Ip, CFA, MRICS, research director and head of land and housing at Our Hong Kong Foundation, with moderator Tan Sri Datuk Eddy Chen Lok Loi, trustee of REHDA Institute and group managing director of MKH Berhad. International broadcaster Manisha Tank led the following discussion that focused on smart post-Covid development strategies, with panellists Josh Chye, partner and head of tax at HLB Mann Judd and board member and treasurer of the Property Funds Association of Australia; Stephen Pimbley, founding partner and director of SPARK Architects; Winston Lee, director of special projects at PropertyGuru Group; and Ir. Dr. Zulhkiple A. Bakar, managing director of Perunding ZAB Sdn Bhd.The third segment continued with the Design keynote, delivered by Marshall Blecher, founding partner of MAST, the Copenhagen-based architecture studio working with water to create innovative, open and sustainable spaces. Another panel discussion, moderated by Variety media analyst and correspondent Heidi Chung, featured leading voices pushing for a sustainability-first mindset among developers, investors and consumers in Asia: Dr. Kessara Thanyalakpark, managing director of Sena Development Public Company Limited; Kristin Thorsteins, regional head of partnership growth, APAC West, IWG; Rachanee Chanawatr, Asia-Pacific principal of the International Financial Corporation/World Bank Group; Stephen Oehme; and Thien Duong, general director for Vietnam at GroupGSA. The segment closed with a discussion among powerful women leaders: Coco Liu, chief regional officer of APAC, HLB; Jean Jacquelyn de Castro, CEO of ESCA Incorporated; Loemongga Haoemasan, president director of Asiana Group; and Shyn Yee Ho-Strangas, managing director of data and software solutions at PropertyGuru Group, with Palanca-winning author and journalist Jessica Zafra as moderator.ARES 2022's final segment gathered some of today's most influential content creators and personalities to discuss the effects of new media on property seekers: Jett Gunther, video producer and news anchor for Thaiger; Nelly Hrnic, creator of Nelly's Life and Making It Happen; and Wil Dasovich, television personality and creator, with the special participation of Illac Diaz. The final segment was also an opportunity to present several honours to outstanding game-changers and innovators. PropertyGuru Tech Innovation Award, a benchmark of excellence for startups and SMEs with game-changing products and innovations in proptech, was presented to Rebricks, an Indonesian company that transforms rejected waste into useful building materials. Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards & Events, had engaged Novita Tan and Ovy Sabrina, founders of Rebricks, in a fireside chat about the journey of trash to eco-friendly bricks. The company bested contenders from the US and Thailand for the award. Manav Kamboj, chief technology officer of PropertyGuru Group, was on hand to present the Developer's Choice award to the winner of PropertyGuru Hackathon 2022: Selling Sunsets, a market insights and campaign tool. Kamboj also delivered the highly anticipated Guru Keynote.The 2022 Visionary of the Year award was presented to Colin Chee, founder of popular web series Never Too Small, whose unique, distinctive storytelling skills and passion for small-footprint residential architecture and design have inspired a global movement. Chee, the fourth overall recipient of this honour, also presented a case study on repurposed structures.Following the summit, distinguished guests headed to an exclusive gathering at the ARES VIP Cocktail Part: Celebrating Power Women in Real Estate, sponsored by PropertyGuru for Business, an occasion that honoured four influential women leaders who push for gender diversity and equality in their respective fields.The 8th PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit was part of the 'PropertyGuru Week', which included the presentation of the 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final. The presentation served as a culmination of the 2022 Awards series of in-person and virtual gala celebrations.PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES 2022) is supported by official MICE partner Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB); official partner PropertyGuru for Business; official channel partners History and Lifetime; official magazine and podcast Property Report by PropertyGuru; official PR partner Artemis Associates; media partners d+a Magazine, Esquire PH, Hot Magazine, People Asia, REm Thailand, Southeast Asia Globe, The Grid, and Think of Living; official ESG partner Baan Dek Foundation; official charity partner Liter of Light; and supporting associations Green Building Consulting & Engineering, IFC - Building Resilience Index, IFC - Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies, and REHDA Institute.For more information, visit AsiaRealEstateSummit.com or email ares@propertyguru.com.PropertyGuru Group contacts:Speakers & Corporate:Richard Allan AquinoHead of Brand & Marketing ServicesTel: +66 92 954 4154Email: allan@propertyguru.com Sponsorships:Kanittha Srithongsuk Regional Manager of Awards SponsorshipTel: +66 87 708 5237Email: kanittha@propertyguru.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. 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