Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) Experts are Ready ACN Newswire

Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) Experts are Ready

Washington, DC, Aug 12, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) has trained its inaugural class of Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) experts. These GBA BMM professionals will do Blockchain consulting and participate on Blockchain enterprise appraisals. GBA's first class of blockchain experts mean Blockchain Maturity evaluations are now underway.Why is the BMM Important?"Governments and organizations around the world are beginning to acquire blockchain solutions. But most do not have the knowledge or framework to distinguish between a reliable solution or a hyped prototype," said Gerard Dache, Executive Director of the Government Blockchain Association. "The BMM helps solution providers demonstrate credibility to customers and creates a roadmap for continuous improvement. Governments will often provide financial assistance to use the BMM to improve and demonstrate blockchain solutions."Why Do We Need a Blockchain Maturity Model?"Governments do not have the framework to judge blockchain solutions, they will default to traditional solution providers. Newer, agile, and innovative companies cannot compete with traditional government vendors. The Blockchain Maturity Model has been established to solve that problem," continued Dache.What is the Purpose of the Blockchain Maturity Model?- Provide a roadmap to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve blockchain solutions- Demonstrate that a solution can be trusted to meet industry standards- Provide acquisition professionals with the information needed to evaluate blockchain solutions- Establish the criteria to achieve a Government Blockchain Association (GBA) certification Who Developed the BMM?The BMM was developed by the GBA Standards & Certification Working Group over a two-year span. This group includes 34 individuals from government and the private sector. Members of this group include Chief Information Officers, Chief Technical Officers, engineers, auditors, business executives and managers.To learn more about the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) visit https://gbaglobal.org/blockchain-maturity-model.Source: Plato Data Intelligence Platodata.io Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Horizon Land Metaverse Project Is Launching Beta Version on Website SeaPRwire

Horizon Land Metaverse Project Is Launching Beta Version on Website

Singapore, August 12, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Horizon Land, an immersive virtual world for gamers built on blockchain is launching their beta version on website. It was launched to demo Horizon Land Metaverse products announced to community to satisfy user waiting. Then initializing games, programs, event and campaign metaverse combined with partners following the road map. In this version, users can play directly on the website with each feature per centers, by character incarnation of Horizon Land Metaverse, players can experience as physical but follow virtual reality way: Play in hundred games in the game center and can get secret gifts, scholarships or getting items randomly during that time such as Heroarena, Tokenplay or AXS…Moreover, players can become an anonymous streamers with a 3D avatar to show talents or join game guilds to explore more.Experience virtual reality learning center: VR Learning Center is the long-term campaign of Horizon Land Metaverse. Horizon Land partnered with Greenwich Viet Nam and signed MOU in June to build VR centers within and will co-organize workshops, seminars, minigames, and school events…for students and users next time. Since that it all, studying, learning, or researching will be modernized by technological tools integrated and blow new teaching & studying wind to education background.Gathering in the square, joining community activities, dancing parties, hunting rewards from events, minigames, and immersive Horizon festival with friends…and more. Other centers will launch after the Beta Version campaign ends such as the Finance center, Shopping center, or Music center…(multi-majors as in physical) By joining, users are free to select any identity: a player, a landowner, a creator, or a partner with different involvement upon their interests and demands. They are given rights and tools to own territory, create own assets (as NFTs), monetize creativity, and utilize fascinating services under a transparent and reliable blockchain governance system. About Horizon Land Metaverse Horizon Land Metaverse is an immersive virtual world, a complete ecosystem built on blockchain which provides an entertaining experience and means to help players monetize their ownership of virtual properties. As an owner of LANDS, users can build, decorate, rent, or exchange. The better place one’s LANDS is in the metaverse, the more valuable that LANDS will be. A Landowner will also become creators who are able to create and monetize new assets (NFTs) and gameplays. Construction of public works in Horizon’s public areas includes museums, central parks, and squares. Details: Public works: museum, finance center, …Public events: exhibitions, entertainments, …Transportations: Cars, buses, …Gaming events: arenas, game launches, etc.Ticket boxVR Mode Backers Of Horizon Land Metaverse Horizon Land Metaverse has passed the strictest security audit of CertiK and will partner to detail analyzing codes and testing crypto applications. Other backers of Horizon Land Metaverse are CoinMarketCap, HG Venture, Minted Labs, University Of Greenwich, Supra Oracles, Texas Blockchain Council…This cooperation and supporting will bring multi-benefit to users from platforms, minting, exchanges, blockchain, wallet…and affirm the metaverse value of Horizon Land. Experience this Beta Version at: https://meta.horizonland.app/ Explore more Horizon Land Metaverse at: https://twitter.com/HorizonLandMeta Media Contact Brand: Horizon Land Metaverse Contact: Anna Pham Email: contact@horizonland.app Website: https://horizonland.app/ SOURCE: Horizon Land Metaverse The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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Iskra Announces New Games, Redefining Game Publishing at Korea Blockchain Week SeaPRwire

Iskra Announces New Games, Redefining Game Publishing at Korea Blockchain Week

Seoul, Korea, August 12, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Iskra took the stage at Korea Blockchain Week, outlining their vision of game publishing in the era of Web3. “The technology is now available for us to provide an ecosystem that enables better outcomes for everyone: players, game developers and the platform itself. There is now an opportunity for every stakeholder (especially players) to share in the overall value created by the game experience: from digital asset ownership, fandom development, to overall community participation.”, explains Ben Colayco, Iskra’s Global Managing Director. Iskra plans on distributing up to 100% of all platform fees to every stakeholder, based on their participation. Participation is determined through Iskra’s Community Ranking System that measures everything from running an Iskra network node (Pioneer NFT), staking Iskra’s native token (ISK), to simply using platform services. This form of Game Publishing for Web3 includes the players as stakeholders from the very beginning, creating a dynamic where they are no longer the main source of revenue and are now sharing in the overall value created by the game experience. This alignment hopes to create a virtuous flywheel where a highly engaged base attracts the best content, and the best content continues to grow the highly engaged base, while all sharing in value creation. The Iskra game partnership strategy revolves around game development experience and content-specific potential for web3. Following this criteria, Iskra has signed one new studio to its game line up: HDLABS. The studio has experience in the blockchain game space with “Stepwatch”, it’s Move to Earn (M2E) title, and is working on transitioning up to 30 titles from Web2 into Web3. HDLABS and Iskra will be launching a turn-based RPG “Three Kingdoms Multiverse” together in Q4 of 2022. This brings the Iskra full game line up to four confirmed titles and highly experienced studios, which include Grampus with its popular restaurant simulation game “Cooking Adventure”, Rich Alien’s 3-match puzzle “Cascade Kings”, and Iskra’s own in-house title “Klaymon”, a collectible RPG. More announcements for new games and partners are anticipated by the end of 2022. Mr. Seok-ju Lee, CEO of HDLABS believes that “The combination of our game expertise, Iskra’s blockchain knowledge and engaged community will deliver the next generation of enjoyable and sustainable game experiences for web3.” Mr. Ji-in Kim, CEO of GRAMPUS added “We agree with the Iskra philosophy of Play AND Earn, not just Play TO Earn to foster genuine enjoyment and sustainability.” About Iskra ISKRA ( https://www.ISKRA.world ) is the Future of Play. The Company is backed by some of the biggest technology and game companies from Korea. ISKRA ‘s community-forward system aligns the interests of the community by rewarding its stakeholders based on their participation while integrating sustainable tokenomic solutions for game developers that join its platform. The Company seeks to bridge the gap in web3 adoption between early adopters and the mainstream by combining enjoyment, sustainability and the latest in blockchain technology. About Korea Blockchain Week Hosted by FactBlock and co-hosted by Hashed, Korea Blockchain Week (https://koreablockchainweek.com) 2022 is a premier crypto and blockchain event bringing together the brightest minds of the industry to discuss, redefine, and celebrate the future of finance and web3. About HDLABS HDLABS is a company that is planning to be the perfect center of balance in the rapidly growing and changing metaverse industry. Sharing a vision with various global companies, we hope that developers, investors, and users can all move forward together into a fair and valuable future of blockchain. HDLABS is building and expanding the blockchain system for game development and games by providing innovative blockchain service solutions with creative know-how and experience from various expertise. In addition, HDLABS focuses on continuous research and development of new technologies such as BLOCKCHAIN, NFT, and GAMEFI so that a healthy and infinite ecosystem that can circulate in any variable system. They are trying to make what people have not yet seen before. About GRAMPUS CWC GRAMPUS CWC is a subsidiary that develops the blockchain games business of GRAMPUS. GRAMPUS is a video game developer and publisher of casual simulation and metaverse platforms. The company has developed several games for various platforms, such Bingo Adventure, My Little Chef, and Cooking Adventure. GRAMPUS CWC empowers people to own, gain, and trade digital assets through blockchain games, decentralized finance, and intuitive distribution platforms. The ultimate goal is to create a fair and safe digital media ecosystem anyone can enjoy based on casual games. www.grampus.co About Rich Alien Rich Alien (https://www.richalien.net), “Party In, Rich Out” Rich Alien, a subsidiary of the company 111% behind the global hit game “Random Dice Defense,” produces AAA quality 2D based mid-core games. Rich Alien aims to optimize game design and game metrics after the prelaunch of the standalone mobile app. It’s our belief that we should add the “to-earn” components to the mobile game only when we believe we nailed down the game balance and are confident about in-game metrics. The Company has already received an outpouring of support from top gaming companies and gaming professionals from Korea. The first title from Rich Alien is Cascade Kings: it’s a Match-3 puzzle gameplay with base building, saga progression and epic PvP gameplay that involves attacking your friends, stealing coins from others and collecting ultra-rare character cards. Social Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/iskra_world Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iskraworldofficial Discord: https://discord.com/invite/iskraworld Medium: https://medium.com/@iskra.world LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iskra-world/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/IskraWorld Telegram: https://t.me/iskra_world_official Media Contact Brand: ISKRA Contact: Ben Colayco, Global Managing Director Email: media@ISKRA.world Address: ISKRA Pte. Ltd., 24 Raffles Place, #17-04 Clifford Centre, Singapore 048621 Website: https://www.iskra.world SOURCE: ISKRA The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. 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Announcement of Intention to Delist American Depositary Shares from the New York Stock Exchange and Intention to Deregister and Terminate Reporting Obligations under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act

BEIJING, CHINA, Aug 12, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Aluminum Corporation of China Limited ("Chalco" or the "Company")(NYSE: ACH; HKEx: 2600; SSE: 601600) today announced that it has notified the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on August 12, 2022 (U.S. Eastern Time) of its proposed application for voluntary delisting of its American depositary shares (the "ADSs") from the NYSE and deregistration of such ADSs and the underlying overseas listed foreign shares (the "H Shares", with a par value of RMB1 each) under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Due to a number of considerations, including the limited trading volume of the ADSs of the Company as compared to the worldwide trading volume of H Shares of the Company, and the considerable administrative burden and costs associated with maintaining the listing of the ADSs on the NYSE and the registration of the ADSs and the underlying H Shares with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and complying with the periodic reporting and related obligations under the Exchange Act, the board of directors (the "Board") of the Company approved the delisting of the ADSs from the NYSE and the deregistration of the ADSs and underlying H Shares under the Exchange Act.As such, the Company intends to file a Form 25 with the SEC on or around August 22, 2022, to delist its ADSs from the NYSE. Such delisting is expected to become effective ten days after the filing of Form 25. The last trading day of ADSs on the NYSE will be on or about 1 September 2022. On and after such date, the ADSs of the Company will no longer be listed on the NYSE and whether or not the Company's ADSs will be traded on the over-the-counter market thereafter will depend on the actions of shareholders and independent third parties, without the Company's involvement.After the delisting becomes effective, once the Company satisfies the conditions for deregistration, the Company intends to file a Form 15F with the SEC to deregister the ADSs and underlying H Shares under the Exchange Act. Thereafter, the reporting obligations for the Company under the Exchange Act will be suspended unless Form 15F is subsequently revoked or rejected. The deregistration and the termination of the reporting obligations of the Company under the Exchange Act are expected to become effective 90 days after the filing of Form 15F. Upon the filing of Form 15F, the Company will make available the information required by Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Exchange Act on its website at www.chalco.com.cn. The Company, as a listed issuer, will also continue to comply with its financial reporting and other obligations under the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Listing Rules").The Company intends to terminate its ADSs program in an appropriate manner in accordance with the deposit agreement in due course after the delisting of the ADSs from the NYSE.The Company reserves its right in all aspects to postpone or withdraw the above filings prior to their effectiveness; if necessary, the Company will make any further announcement as required by the Listing Rules and other applicable laws.ABOUT CHALCOChalco is a leading enterprise in the non-ferrous metal industry in China, ranking among the top in the global aluminum industry in terms of comprehensive strengths, and is a large manufacturer and operator with the integration of exploration and mining of bauxite, coal and other resources; production, sales and technology research of alumina, primary aluminum, aluminum alloy and carbon products; international trade and logistics services, as well as electricity generation from coal and new energy.CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995This announcement may contain, in addition to historical information, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. The Company uses words like "believe", "anticipate", "intend", "estimate", "expect", "project" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such words. These forward-looking statements are necessary estimates reflecting the judgment of the Company's senior management and involve significant risks, both known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual performance, financial condition, or results of operations to be materially different from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.For enquiries, please contact:Aluminum Corporation of China Limited Mr. Ge Xiaolei, Company Secretary Tel: (86-10) 8229 8322Fax: (86-10) 8229 8158Email: xl_ge@chalco.com.cn; IR@chalco.com.cn Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Hong Kong strengthens trade relations with Japan through MoU with Aomori Prefectural Government ACN Newswire

Hong Kong strengthens trade relations with Japan through MoU with Aomori Prefectural Government

HONG KONG, Aug 12, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - As the effects of the pandemic continue to be felt by economies across the globe, Hong Kong looks to strengthen economic relations with its key trade partners. Today, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Aomori Prefectural Government of Japan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on mutual cooperation in promoting economic exchange. The signing occurred during the Food Expo 2022, a flagship event organised by the HKTDC.HKTDC, represented by Executive Director Margaret Fong (L), and Aomori Prefecture, Japan, represented by Governor Shingo Mimura (R), signed a MoU at the HKTDC Food Expo, Hong Kong’s flagship event organised by the HKTDC.Japan was Hong Kong's 6th largest trading partner in 2021, with total merchandise trade amounting to about HK$390 billion. In 2021, Hong Kong's domestic export of goods to Japan totalled HK$666 million, while Hong Kong imported about HK$271 billion worth of goods from Japan. Commanding a vast coastline with an abundance of marine life, Aomori Prefecture in Japan's Tohoku region boasts a flourishing aquaculture industry. It is also known for its well-developed forestry and agricultural industries thanks to its rich natural environment.The HKTDC and Aomori Prefectural Government will engage in a variety of exchange programs, including business meetings, seminars and trade fairs, to extend economic cooperation. The MoU will not only facilitate economic exchange, but also create opportunities for businesses in Hong Kong and Aomori Prefecture. With businesses looking to recover from the pandemic, the MoU enables them to capture these opportunities, tap into new markets and expand operations.HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong said, "The HKTDC today signs into effect a Memorandum of Understanding on economic collaboration with the Aomori Prefectural Government of Japan. I hope that through carrying out economic exchange programs, including business missions, seminars and trade fairs, we can expand trade and investment, cement our business ties and drive economic growth in Hong Kong and Aomori Prefecture. Strong bilateral economic relationships are critical to the stability of today's global economy, and the HKTDC is pleased to engage with the Aomori Prefecture Government to further economic exchange."Shingo Mimura, Governor of the Aomori Prefectural Government, added, "While Hong Kong is the main export destination for the world-renowned Aomori apple, its people also enjoy our beautiful landscapes created by the four seasons, our festivals, fresh food and hot springs. Over the years, they have built a close relationship with Aomori. The Aomori Prefecture Government is committed to promoting agriculture, forestry, and aquatic products for export and attracting tourists. We will continue to devote our efforts to strengthening the trade relations between the two places. With HKTDC's platform, we hope to promote our hidden gems and gourmet cuisine to those in Hong Kong who love Japanese food and culture."The HKTDC Food Expo (11-15 August) is being held concurrently with the HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair, HKTDC Home Delights Expo and HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), featuring more than 1,000 exhibitors. A regional pavilion for the Aomori Prefecture showcases its local specialities.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3Qj2h7tAbout HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia enquiriesOgilvy Public Relations:Serena Chow, +852 9709 1318, serena.chow@ogilvy.comChristy Lee, +852 9090 1314, christy.lee@ogilvy.comHKTDC's Communications and Public Affairs Department:Frankie Leung, +852 2584 4298, frankie.cy.leung@hktdc.orgAgnes Wat, +852 2584 4554, agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Pioneering Multi-chain Game Monsterra Ready for IDO & Mainnet Launch this August SeaPRwire

Pioneering Multi-chain Game Monsterra Ready for IDO & Mainnet Launch this August

New York, NY, August 12, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – The Play-to-Earn Game model powered by NFTs will continue to rise and open a new era in the blockchain industry. Earlier this April, Monsterra, an attractive and potential gamefi project, has successfully raised $2M Early IDO led by Hashed, Shima Capital, Huobi Ventures, Icetea Labs, Salad Ventures to get ready for IDO and official game launch. A Promising GameFi Project Deployed on both BNB, Avalanche, and Terra, Monsterra is the hidden germ in the blockchain game industry this 2022. Building a revolutionized design combining free-to-play, play-for-fun, and free-to-earn models, Monsterra offers gaming enthusiasts a fun and high-profit playground with no initial investment. Monsterra applies the dual-token model, comprising MSTR (the primary token) and MAG (the reward payout token). These currencies are used variously in multiple in-game activities to effectively balance the earning and burning mechanism. Monsterra said that they are proud to have a passionate team of 50 seasoned individuals who have been working hard together to develop a well-structured gameplay and sustainable in-game economy with 8 main components including gameplay, DAO Treasury, NFT Marketplace Guild Portal, Bridges, Minigame, MonsTV & Events. With that rich & diverse ecosystem, Monsterra has successfully boated $2M investment funds from many giants in blockchain space including Hashed, Huobi Ventures, Shima Capital, Icetea Labs, Salads Ventures. The high-profile backers & strategic partners network will definitely help Monsterra accelerate its growth & success even more in the coming time. Within its half-a-year journey from fundraising & product development, Monsterra has achieved remarkable & impressive milestones. Marked with a very successful start by 20,000 Mystery Box sold out within 10s on Binance NFT Marketplace on February 7 then followed by another hit of quick sellout for 600 boxes on GameFi and 300 boxes on Metaverse Starter within 1 hour. Continuously from February to March, the project kept working closely for a special NFT Trading Promotion Campaign then ranked Top 3 of Trading Volume on Binance NFT and Monsterra Beast Habitat Rare was listed as No.1 NFT gainers. Monsterra is constantly deploying mass and comprehensive activities recording a sizeable player base of nearly 70,000 gamers playing the testnet and 2,000 players at any time till the Battle Front testnet release. The project also presents its name to more than 300,000 members/ followers on all social channels. The IDO & mainnet launch this August This August, Monsterra is accelerating and ready to launch innovative risk-free IDOs on three launchpads including GameFi, Red Kite and Poolz in the upcoming weeks. The team loudly claims to be excited & ready to get users the best gaming time ever with series of stimulating activities coming along this big event. After the launch, the project also plans on the massive listing on the top tier 1 exchanges including MEXC, PancakeSwap, and several frontline CEXs supported by a series of exciting & irresistible bounties campaigns to community. Adventure mainnet launching will be arranged coverred by super crazy, attractive and competitive events including Monsterra Championship, Daily Login, Trading Camp, MSTR Staking, MSTR Spending, MAG spending and many others to come. “We are strongly believe with the great support from the strong partnership network & solid and thorough preparation for the marketing and launching plan, Monsterra will achieve huge success with our big launch and be one of the top groundbreaking gamefi projects of 2022” – the team said. Get ready now with the testnet & marketplace with Monsterra! https://testnet-play.monsterra.io/ https://testnet-docs.monsterra.io/ https://marketplace.monsterra.io/#/p2p-market https://marketplace-monsterra.gitbook.io/marketplace-monsterra/ Social Links Website| Twitter | Telegram| Telegram Announcement| Discord| Medium| Youtube| TikTok Facebook Page| Facebook Group| Contact Information: info@monsterra.io or TG @lledo111 SOURCE: Monsterra The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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Yunkang Group Announces First Interim Results Since Listing, Net Profit Rises 50% to RMB234 Million ACN Newswire

Yunkang Group Announces First Interim Results Since Listing, Net Profit Rises 50% to RMB234 Million

HONG KONG, Aug 12, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Yunkang Group Limited ("Yunkang" or the "Group"; Stock Code: 2325), a leading medical operation services provider in China, has announced its first interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 (the "Reporting Period") since its listing. Driven by favorable government policies promoting healthcare in China, the three business segments of the Group, including Diagnostic Outsourcing Services, Diagnostic Testing Services for Medical Institution Alliances, and Diagnostic Testing Services for Non-Medical Institutions have achieved rapid growth, with total revenue increasing by 81.9 % year-on-year to RMB1,378.7 million. Gross profit also increased by 68.6% to RMB651.1 million compared with the same period last year, and net profit rose by 50.0% to RMB234.4 million, establishing a new high within the same responding period.Business ReviewHigh-quality growth of three business segments and continuous expansion of income and service levels During the Reporting Period, revenue from diagnostic outsourcing services rose 40.8% to RMB680.4 million, as products involved in such areas as tumors, infectious diseases, and blood diseases were maintaining steady growth. The Group offers diagnostic outsourcing services to hospitals, other medical institutions and public institutions, along with dozens of independent laboratories, including central laboratories, provincial comprehensive laboratories and regional rapid response laboratories nationwide, covering all major clinical testing technology platforms (such as immunoassay, mass spectrometry, PCR, high-throughput sequencing, liquid chip, ultrastructural pathology and digital pathology remote diagnosis) with more than 2,000 testing items and growing.Diagnostic testing services for medical institution alliances mainly assists leading hospitals in establishing on-site diagnosis centers covering four main types (i.e. pathology, infectious disease, genetic disease and routine diagnostic tests). Revenue from this segment rose by 166.2% to RMB650.7 million as at the Reporting Period. The increase was primarily due to the rise in number of on-site diagnostic centers - climbing from 275 as of the end of 2021 to 350 as of 30 June 2022, as well as further improvements in service capabilities and expansion in service scope of the on-site diagnostic centers after preliminary construction and operation, resulting in rapid growth in average revenue of the unit on-site diagnostic centers. As of 30 June 2022, the semi-annual average revenue of the on-site diagnostic centers was RMB1.9 million, compared with a full-year average revenue of RMB2.2 million in 2021. Diagnostic testing services for medical institution alliances represent a crucial operating segment of the Group, accounting for an increasing proportion of the Group's total revenue, rising from 32.2% of total revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2021 to 47.2% of total revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2022.Revenue generated from the diagnostic testing services for non-medical institutions segment increased by 56.7% to RMB47.6 million, primarily due to the significant increase in demand for COVID-19 tests by individual customers and non-medical institution customers amid the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic.Industry Potential The year 2022 has witnessed continuous and strengthening support on the policy front. The 2022 Government Work Report has drawn attention to the need to continue promoting hierarchical diagnosis and treatment and enhance the order of medical treatment; expedite the building of national and provincial regional medical centers; promote the extension of quality medical resources to cities and counties; and improve the capacity of primary disease prevention and treatment, so that people can have convenient access to better healthcare services. The Outline of the Fourteenth Five-Year Plan for the National Economic and Social Development and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035 of the People's Republic of China, released in March 2022, has pointed out that deepening reform of the medical and health system should be focused. It clearly specifies that reforms, such as establishing a modern hospital management system, expanding the capacity of quality medical resources and balancing regional presence should be expedited. The Outline also clearly states that the capacity of public health services should be significantly enhanced, and the quality of medical and health services should achieve continuous improvement by 2025. Furthermore, the capacity of primary medical and health services should be continuously improved, the comprehensive and full-cycle health services system should be gradually enhanced, and the landscape for hierarchical diagnosis and treatment should be gradually established.With a series of supportive policies and an array of subsequent national policies for promoting a stable economy set to successively come into effect, the healthcare service market in China will possess tremendous growth potential. According to a Frost & Sullivan Report, the total healthcare service market in China is expected to reach RMB7,519.6 billion by 2025, which represents a CAGR of 9.1% from 2020 to 2025. Benefiting from the introduction of supportive policies, and growing awareness of healthcare among the population, the size of the diagnostic testing services for medical institution alliances market in China is expected to grow to RMB5,903.4 million in 2025, from RMB2,200.9 million in 2020, representing a CAGR of 21.8%, hence will present tremendous business opportunities to the Group.Development StrategyContinue to expand and strengthen medical institution alliance networkOver the next few years, the Group will primarily focus on pathology, genetic and infectious disease laboratories for medical institution alliances and further improve their precision medicine capability, expanding and strengthening its medical institution alliance network. As at 30 June 2022, there were a total of 350 on-site diagnostic centers in hospitals. At the same time, the Group currently has nearly 90 ongoing projects involving on-site diagnostic centers with hospitals that have yet to commence operation. For certain hospitals that do not currently have diagnostic capacities, the Group intends to help them improve, manage, and operate such laboratories.The Group also plans to establish more sales and customer service representative offices to enable its sales and marketing and after-sales customer service personnel to more closely interact with customers and develop stronger and deeper business relationships. This would also facilitate better understanding of customers' needs and design and provide solutions to meet such needs, which in turn enable the Group to maintain its market position.Expand portfolio of diagnostic capabilitiesThe Group plans to expand its portfolio of diagnostic capabilities, in particular, for tumors, genetic diseases, infectious diseases and pharmacogenetics, hence, it will seek to further enhance its diagnostic testing technologies, upgrade its equipment and recruit more personnel as appropriate to support the expansion. As the Group expands its diagnostic capabilities, it also plans to market its services to more non-medical institution customers, such as corporations and government agencies, so as to enhance its ability to provide omni-scenario medical operation services for customers.The Group believes that precision medicine will be a growing trend in the healthcare industry as more and more patients seek customized medical solutions. Diagnostic testing is crucial to enhance precision medicine as accurate diagnostic testing will enable physicians to understand the characteristics of the patients to customize their treatment plan. Through continued expansion of its capabilities, the Group endeavors to work with hospitals to provide precision medicine solutions to patients.Continue to upgrade and enhance operational capabilitiesThe Group plans to strategically develop small-scale self-operated independent clinical laboratories (ICLs) in selected regions and areas of China, either near the Group's major customers or based on market needs, with the aim of digitalizing diagnostic testing and developing technical and operating systems to support its operations. In order to further enhance operational capabilities, the Group may consider acquiring or investing in companies that have synergistic businesses with it, such as upstream companies engaged in advanced diagnostic techniques, molecular biology, biotechnology and their clinical applications.Yunkang Group Limited (Stock Code: 2325)Yunkang Group is a leading medical operation service provider in China, which started to provide standardized medical diagnostic services to medical institutions at all levels as early as 2008. Leveraging its own professional diagnostic capabilities and the nationwide service network of integrated healthcare systems, Yunkang has gradually grown to become a medical operation service platform. Meanwhile, Yunkang is a medical operation service provider in China offering a full suite of diagnostic testing services which are diagnostic outsourcing services and diagnostic testing services for medical institution alliances. Yunkang provides diagnostic services through on-site diagnostic centers to collaborative hospitals in the integrated healthcare systems in China, and assists them in improving their clinical diagnosis capabilities through co-developing diagnostic centers. So far, Yunkang has successfully provided professional services to 350 medical institution alliances. As of June 30, 2022, the hospitals we collaborated with were located across 31 provinces and municipalities in China. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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HKTDC Food Expo and concurrent fairs open today ACN Newswire

HKTDC Food Expo and concurrent fairs open today

HONG KONG, Aug 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, and HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair kicked off today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). In addition, the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM), organised by the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA), together with the HKTDC and eight scientific research institutions, runs concurrently on 11 and 12 August. Guest of honour Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), officiated at this morning's opening ceremony for the concurrent fairs, joined by Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, and Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC.Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Paul Chan (front row, center) officiated at the opening ceremony, joined by Dr Peter K N Lam, HKTDC Chairman (2nd from R), Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director (2nd from L), and other distinguished guests.Officiating guests at the opening ceremony of the ICMCM include (front row, from L): Professor Lin Zhi Xiu, Chairman, ICMCM 2022 Organising Committee; Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC; Libby Lee, Under Secretary for Health of the HKSAR Government; Prof Vivian Taam Wong, Vice President, Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association; and Prof Feng Yi Bin, Chairman, ICMCM 2022 Organising CommitteeThe Food Expo, featuring a wide range of gourmet products and cuisines from around the world, has once again attracted huge crowds.Welcoming guests to the fairs, Dr Lam said: "Featuring a wide variety of quality products, these concurrent events highlight Hong Kong's reputation as Asia's gourmet paradise and lifestyle hub. The fairs also present an opportunity for over 1,000 local and global exhibitors to tap the tremendous buying power of Hong Kong consumers and buyers. In addition, I would like to thank the HKSAR Government for supporting the exhibitors through the Convention & Exhibition Industry Subsidy and the SME Export Marketing Fund. In challenging times, this support is invaluable to help exhibitors make use of our fairs to expand their buyer and customer base."Food Expo (11-15 August): A global culinary journeyThe 32nd edition of the Food Expo features the Public Hall, Gourmet Zone and Trade Zone to showcase the finest international cuisines. The Public Hall, which stays open throughout the five-day fair, presents a global selection of food items. These include Food Expo debutant Musang King durian snowy mooncake (booth: 1D-A18), the KiKi Moon Custard Mooncake Collection, plus sauces and tea blends from the popular Taiwanese restaurant KiKi Noodle Bar (KiKi Tea) (booth: 1A-A01), vegetarian crab cakes crafted with a proprietary blend of plant-based proteins (booth: 1E-A28), and the city's bestselling hormone-free partridge (booth: 1B-B02). Besides, the Premium Food Zone in the Public Hall features quality foods offered by more than 20 renowned brands, including Maxim's, Tai Pan, Nissin, Sau Tao, Tao Ti, WH Group, BGS and On Kee Dry Seafood.In addition, three mainland Chinese pavilions participated through local representatives, including the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Chongqing. Among them, the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs will bring high-quality local products from Hebei, the Commerce Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region will display the exquisite local traditional food, Yulin Niuba. The Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce will present local snacks and hot pot seasonings.The highly anticipated Gourmet Zone is open to the public for four consecutive days (11 to 14 August) and features six thematic zones, namely Asian Cuisine, Western Delicacy, Sweet Delight, Green Palate, Coffee Avenue and an exciting new addition, Beer Cheers. Each zone features speciality food items, including the Mazinger Z 50th anniversary limited-edition red wine (booth: 3B-F19), Aomori Apple Jewellery Jelly from 76-year-old Japanese confectioner Nikaido Patisserie (booth: 3B-E07), Australian Jarrah honey straws (booth: 3C-B05), mead fermented from exquisite local longan honey using modern wine-making technology (booth: 3C-B06), and ready-to-eat Spanish sliced dried wagyu beef (booth: 3B-D05).The Trade Zone, running for three days (11-13 August), features more than 100 exhibitors and multiple group pavilions, including several exhibitors from different provinces of Mainland China, such as Zhejiang, Hubei and the Sichuan online pavilion. Featured products include green plum fruit wine from Zhejiang, Wuchang rice from Heilongjiang, Shennong honey from Hubei, and fresh Sichuan pepper oil. The three-day exhibition is open to both industry buyers and public ticket holders.To celebrate the HKSAR's 25th anniversary, 13 star chefs are invited to perform cooking demonstrations of 25 dishes. They include Executive Chef Ho Wai-sing of The Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant, Chinese Chef de Cuisine Ho Chun-hung of Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin, Founder of Hung's Delicacies Lai Wai-hung, and Executive Chef Will Leung of 1111 and more.Other activity highlights at the Food Expo include:- Culinary masterclasses on "Less Salt and Sugar" recipes to encourage the public to develop healthy eating habits (12 August) - Interesting tutorials and insights including the "Chinese Rice Wine + Japanese SAKE Contest" (11 August) and "All about Single Malt Whisky" (13 August)- Sharing on preparation for the World Brewers Cup coffee brewing competition along with coffee brewing tips (12 August)- A series of seminars covering topics such as "Testing & Certification Services in the Food Industry" (11 August), "Health Supplement Essentials for COVID" (12 August), "Innovative Hard Coating for Food Appliances" (12 August), "EatSmart Restaurant Star+" (11-12 August), "Probiotics" (12 August), and "Blood Vessel Scavenger" (14 August)- Hosted by media veteran Jacky Chan, Chef's Dialogue features three renowned Hong Kong chefs to share their tips on cooking, eating and ingredient selection (13 August)Home Delights Expo (11-15 August): Build the ideal smart homeThe Home Delights Expo returns for its eighth edition in 2022 and runs for five consecutive days. The Avenue of Delights features nearly 40 exhibitors and several lifestyle brands, including Towngas, ZWILLING JA Henckels, Rasonic, A-Fontane, Tiger, German Pool, and Zhang Xiao Quan. In addition, the expo presents a variety of innovative products, including an air purifier that uses NASA technology (booth: 3F-E20), an acetone breathalyser with an AI nutritionist built into the mobile app (booth: 3G-A16), an ultra-small window cleaning robot with autonomous navigation (booth: 3F-A12), and an EMS and heating soother with eight connectors that can massage two body parts at the same time (booth: 3F-C18).This year, the Hong Kong Furniture and Decoration Trade Association pavilion is showcasing home design solutions that integrate technology in various living situations to create the ideal home. The Creative Corner introduces several innovative products from more than 50 local start-ups. They include handmade wooden frame glasses (booth: 3G-F05), a European birch grinder (booth: 3G-F02), and an iced tea candle with a look and aroma very similar to the popular drink (booth: 3G-F09).Beauty & Wellness Expo (11-15 August): Maintain wellness inside and outThe sixth Beauty & Wellness Expo features four major pavilions: Federation of Beauty Industry (H.K.), Hong Kong Hair & Beauty Merchants Association, International Beauty & Health General Union, and The Cosmetics & Perfumery Association of Hong Kong Ltd. In addition, new pavilions have been formed by the Hong Kong China Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness and the International Beauty Professionals Validation Association.The expo features a wide range of products for those looking for a healthy lifestyle. They include Disney Trendy Colour Gel, a soak-off gel nail polish by Korean professional brand DGEL (booth: 3E-B17), an organic juicy makeup remover made using a unique formula (Booth: 3E-D02), a detoxification and dampness removal supplement kit using 13 patented ingredients (booth: 3E-E11), shoe insoles designed using biomechanical principles and sports mechanics (booth: 3D-C13), and a portable gym that provides total body strength training (booth: 3D-C01). In addition, diet therapy, health and beauty expert Yoko Tsang will share the new normal for skincare (14 August). On the same day, the Hong Kong China Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness will host a preview of the 2022 Hong Kong Bodybuilding & Fitness Charity Championship - HKSAR 25 Anniversary Cup.International Tea Fair (11-13 August): Appreciate the art of teaThe 13th Hong Kong International Tea Fair presents a variety of exceptional products, such as innovative Yunnan Taetea that still retains a traditional and classic style (booth: 3B-A02), special editions of Pu'er raw and ripe tea cakes produced in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR (booth: 3B-A08), and centennial Pu'er tea and tea of ancient tree made using century-old traditional fermentation techniques (booth: 3B-A11). There are several exciting activities at the fair including the "KamCha Workshop, Taste of Hong Kong - HK Style Milk Tea" (13 August), the Strength - Youth Tea Ceremony (13 August), and an insightful sharing session on nutrition and tea therapy (12 August).This year's Hong Kong International Tea Fair and the Food Expo's Trade Zone are held in a brand-new exhibition model called EXHIBITION+ that allows global buyers to conduct business through physical exhibitions and an online platform at the same time, further expanding their market access. Exhibitors and buyers who cannot attend the fairs in person can actively browse AI-recommended leads, proactively search for business partners, and send requests for video conference meetings up to seven days in advance of the fairs via Click2Match, the smart business-matching platform.ICMCM (11-12 August): Expert insights into Chinese medicine and therapiesThe Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association has joined hands with the HKTDC and eight scientific research institutions to present the latest International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (ICMCM) on 11 and 12 August. The conference delivers invaluable information and insights on Chinese medicine to industry participants. This year's theme is "Innovative Drug Development and Clinical Research in Chinese Medicine" featuring 17 keynote speakers from the United States, Australia, Austria, Germany, Japan, Mainland China and Hong Kong. These experts will discuss research results and share successful cases of integrating Chinese and Western medicine. The conference runs in a hybrid format with physical and online sessions to facilitate the exchange of ideas among participants and speakers. Registered Chinese medicine practitioners in Hong Kong who join the conference can apply for the CME credits.Supporting consumption voucher payment and fabulous lucky drawThe second phase of the Consumption Voucher Scheme was disbursed just before the fairs. The HKTDC is encouraging participants to use electronic payment systems at this year's fairs, with 90% of the surveyed exhibitors accepting at least one consumption voucher payment method for the convenience of the public. In addition, in partnership with livestreaming platform LOOPLIVE, the newly introduced livestreaming sessions feature key opinion leaders (KOLs) broadcasting live about exciting products and shopping privileges on the LOOPLIVE app during the fairs (11-15 August).The "Buy-more-get-more Lucky Draw" is held daily during the exhibitions with fabulous prizes, including household products, skincare products, gourmet food, health products and fitness classes. Spending HK$200 or more on a single receipt gives visitors one entry into the lucky draw, with a maximum of five entries per receipt.The HKTDC has also launched the "August Happy Buy" website, keeping the public updated on the latest shopping news and various flash sales at the fairs, including a HK$1 chicken pot, abalone noodle gift boxes and snowy durian mooncakes. Attendees can also download some 200 e-coupons in advance to enjoy special offers at the exhibitions.Safety arrangements for visitorsSafety is a top priority for the HKTDC and various measures have been implemented to safeguard participants, including requiring everyone in the fairground to wear a mask; not allowing eating, drinking, and sample tasting in the fairground; setting up temperature-screening stations; providing hand sanitiser at multiple locations; and stepping up the cleaning and disinfection of exhibitors' booths and the overall venue. All exhibition visitors are required to use the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app to scan the venue QR code and present their Vaccine Pass at the fair entrance.No physical ticket sales is arranged at the fairground. All visitors can pay with their Octopus card at the entrance toll booths to gain entry. To space out the flow of visitors and encourage the public to visit the exhibitions during non-peak hours, the HKTDC has introduced morning and night admission tickets at a special price.Websites:- HKTDC Food Expo: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkfoodexpo/en- HKTDC Home Delights Expo: https://homedelights.hktdc.com/en- HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo: https://hkbeautyexpo.hktdc.com/en- HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair: https://hkteafair.hktdc.com/en- The International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM): https://icmcm.hktdc.com/en- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3zQihqlAbout HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia enquiriesOgilvy Public Relations:Serena Chow, +852 9709 1318, serena.chow@ogilvy.comChristy Lee +852 9090 1314, christy.lee@ogilvy.comHKTDC's Communications and Public Affairs Department:Frankie Leung, +852 2584 4298, frankie.cy.leung@hktdc.orgAgnes Wat, +852 2584 4554, agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Pertamina’s rank in Fortune’s Global 500 jumps 64 spots ACN Newswire

Pertamina’s rank in Fortune’s Global 500 jumps 64 spots

JAKARTA, Aug 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Indonesian state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina has succeeded in re-establishing itself and made it to the 2022 Fortune Global 500 list, thereby being the only Indonesian company to be included on the list.The building of PT Pertamina. (ANTARA/HO-PT Pertamina)Pertamina is ranked 223rd on the list, climbing 64 places as compared to the 287th position in 2021, according to a release issued by the company on Wednesday.In 2022, the Fortune Global 500 list places 30 world oil and gas companies in the Petroleum Refining category. Pertamina was ranked 21st, which is above Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu and Spanish multinational energy company Repsol.State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Minister Erick Thohir lauded Pertamina's success in re-entering the Fortune Global 500 list, with a significant improvement in ranking.Thohir said that Pertamina's ranking is testament to the fact that Indonesia's SOEs can compete with global companies."I highly laud the directors, commissioners, and all Pertamina personnel, who have worked hard in increasing the company's competitiveness in the international arena," he stated in Jakarta on Monday (August 8).Thohir pointed out that Pertamina's success demonstrates that SOEs are not only able to survive in the face of a pandemic but can also improve performance by making various improvements.According to the minister, Pertamina's achievements cannot be separated from the transformation and restructuring measures undertaken through the formation of holdings and subholdings of the company."Transformation through its holdings and subholdings makes Pertamina's operations more effective and efficient because it focuses more on the core business. This is in line with our target that Pertamina must become a global energy champion company and have a valuation of US$100 billion," he remarked.Thohir further expressed optimism that Pertamina's achievements would inspire other SOEs to perform better.He also expressed confidence that other Indonesian SOEs can take a cue from Pertamina by optimally implementing necessary transformation, core values, and improvement."The better the performance of Indonesian SOEs, more significant will be the impact on the community, let alone until being recognized at the global level. Positive performance will certainly provide a large space for SOEs to contribute more in increasing national economic growth, maintaining market balance, as well as populist economic programs," Thohir remarked.In line with the SOE minister's remarks, Pertamina CEO Nicke Widyawati said the company's efforts to boost competitiveness were unhindered by the pandemic, and even in the midst of severe challenges, Pertamina's financial performance soared sharply in 2021.According to Widyawati, Pertamina's performance has helped it climb the rankings in the Fortune Global 500 list in 2022."Pertamina has succeeded in increasing the company's revenue and net profit twice as compared to the previous year. This is an extraordinary achievement in the midst of global challenges and a pandemic that has not ended," she affirmed.She noted that Pertamina ranked fifth on the Fortune Global list for the Southeast Asian region. Moreover, in Asia, Pertamina was ranked 105th out of the 227 companies."Pertamina is also ranked 12th out of the 24 companies led by female CEOs and the only company in the Petroleum Refining category led by a female CEO," she pointed out.Apart from making it to the 2022 Fortune Global 500 list, in September 2021, Pertamina also received an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Risk Rating of 28.1 or was assessed to be at Medium risk.Such a global assessment has placed Pertamina in the 15th rank out of 252 oil and gas companies around the world, and at the 8th rank in the integrated oil and gas sub-industry."This is global acknowledgment of Pertamina's commitment and efforts to lead energy transition and decarbonization to support Indonesia's target of net zero emissions in 2060 as well as the achievement of the potential of renewable resources in Indonesia in the context of sustainable growth," Widyawati explained.In 2021, Pertamina successfully completed its business transformation by establishing six oil and gas subholdings: Upstream Subholding, Refining and Petrochemical Subholding, Commercial and Trading Subholding, Gas Subholding, Integrated Marine Logistics Subholding, and New and Renewable Energy Subholding.Widyawati emphasized that transformation is a strategic step to adapt to future business changes. Hence, the company should move ahead in a more agile and swifter manner as well as focus on broader and aggressive business development."The transformation will continue to encourage Pertamina to become a world-class energy company. With the support of all stakeholders, Pertamina will fulfill the aspirations of shareholders to realize the target of ranking among the 100 world-leading companies," she affirmed.In 2021, Pertamina had clocked a revenue of US$57.51 billion, an increase as compared to its revenue of US$41.47 billion in 2020.Pertamina's net profit in 2021 had reached US$2.045 billion, which is almost twice as high as the 2020 net profit of US$1.05 billion. Contact: Fajriyah Usman, VP Corporate Communications, PT Pertamina (Persero)M: +62 858 8330 8686, Email: fajriyah.usman@pertamina.com, URL: https://www.pertamina.comWritten by: Yuni Arisandy Sinaga, Editor: Fardah Assegaf (c) ANTARA 2022 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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绿色金融再创先!兴业银行首家推出生物多样性保护金融方案

HONG KONG, Aug 11, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 近日,兴业银行发布《关于加强生物多样性保护的通知》(下称《通知》),明确将生物多样性保护作为可持续发展战略的重要组成部分,并对金融支持措施提出具体要求,成为国内首家制定并推出生物多样性保护方案的金融机构。《通知》明确要求将可持续发展理念融入该行经营活动及投融资活动,制定全行生物多样性保护战略,建立并完善生态友好型授信政策,加强生物多样性风险管理,积极探索研究生物多样性保护缓释措施及压力测试工作。同时建立健全生物多样性保护金融服务能力,开发并不断完善生物多样性保护金融产品和服务,提升生物多样性保护专业能力,开展生物多样性信息披露等。“寓义于利”,由绿到金。自2008年正式公开承诺采纳赤道原则,到2019年将生物多样性保护等内容纳入绩效标准,兴业银行认真践行赤道原则,落地多笔涉及生物多样性保护的融资业务,支持生态环境改善,促进生物多样性保护和恢复。截至2022年6月末,兴业银行共对1802笔项目开展赤道原则适用性判断,其中适用赤道原则项目共计1129笔,所涉项目总投资44399亿元。在云南,兴业银行昆明分行对昆明滇投综合授信额度达人民币80亿元,支持滇池水域综合治理。目前,滇池水质已经从原先的劣V类改善为IV类,消失多年的鸟类、鱼类回到滇池,湖滨生态带修复、湖内水生植物恢复成效显著。在浙江,兴业银行温州分行为苍南4号海上风电项目提供40亿元授信额度,在确保项目符合赤道原则相关条款后,兴业银行实现首笔放款,并督促建设单位履行生物多样性保护措施,有效管理和防范生物多样性风险。在山东,兴业银行青岛分行以唐岛湾湿地碳汇为质押,为项目公司发放贷款2000万元,专项用于湿地公园岸线清淤等海洋湿地保护,有力改善了东部候鸟迁徙路线上的重点停歇地,保障区域生态安全。截至目前,兴业银行为长江大保护沿线13个省市环境治理类相关企业发放绿色融资533亿元,为推动黄河流域生态保护与高质量发展,落地绿色融资189亿元。生物多样性关系人类福祉。2021年以来,兴业银行先后签署《银行业金融机构支持生物多样性保护共同宣示》《生物多样性金融伙伴关系全球共同倡议》,为生态平衡和全球可持续发展注入金融力量。“我行将持续提升生物多样性保护战略高度,不断加大金融支持力度,积极应对生物多样性保护的机遇与挑战,持续擦亮‘绿色银行’名片,为全球可持续发展作出更大兴业贡献。”兴业银行绿色金融部负责人表示。 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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打造全球新药发源地 百奥赛图冲刺基因编辑第一股

HONG KONG, Aug 11, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 随着生物技术的迅猛发展,创新药已成为医药行业的热门词汇,并催生出众多的创新药企。而这些药企大多有一个共同点,专注于某一或某几个产品管线的研发,公司的发展过分依赖于单一产品的研发能否取得成功,一旦研发药品失败,就可能会对公司前景造成致命打击。在此背景下,致力于成为全球新药发源地的百奥赛图(北京)医药科技股份有限公司(「百奥赛图」)就显得格外与众不同,市场稀缺性十足。近日,百奥赛图通过了港交所聆讯,预计离正式登陆港股市场已为期不远。「千鼠万抗」计划加速药物创新 打造全球新药发源地百奥赛图突破性的开发了全球稀缺的 SUPCE 超大片段基因编辑技术,并基于该技术自主研发出抗体药物研发顶级资产—— RenMice 全人抗体小鼠平台。在此基础上,百奥赛图整合靶点发现、高通量抗体发现、抗体分子体内高通量筛选评价等全链条新药开发能力,创新发起全球首个大规模体内抗体发现筛选计划——「千鼠万抗」,针对人类疾病超过1,000个潜在抗体药物靶点,进行规模化抗体开发。据了解,RenMice 小鼠采用SUPCE技术原位一步替换成人源抗体基因,可以制备出多样性好、亲和力高的全人抗体,而采用类似技术的全人抗体平台仅百奥赛图一家独有。目前,百奥赛图已与包括百济神州、信达生物、美国 Xencor 等在内的14家跨国药企达成授权合作,正在进行32个项目,充分彰显了百奥赛图RenMice平台全球领先的技术实力。此外,「千鼠万抗」计划源源不断地产出早期抗体药物分子,使百奥赛图成为全球新药的发源地。在两年左右的时间内公司已于德国默克、华润生物、南京正大天晴等在内的知名药企达成24个抗体分子授权转让/合作开发交易,且公司自有管线YH003和YH001已经进入临床II期,具有优异的安全性和有效性,很好的验证了百奥赛图的体内药物筛选模式。伴随着计划的推进,公司抗体发现业务收入2021年实现极速增长,同比增幅高达115%,毛利率更是达到80%以上。随着项目的推进,百奥赛图势必会迎来研发方面里程牌式的跨越以及可观的长期经济回报。独创Biotech + CRO新模式 推动业绩强劲增长在提出「千鼠万抗」计划之前,百奥赛图就已经基于自有的基因编辑技术平台,持续开发出上千种创新动物模型(包括靶点人源化小鼠和免疫缺陷小鼠等)。围绕着创新性动物模型,百奥赛图在中美两国打造差异化、具有竞争力的药理药效服务平台,为国内外客户提供模式动物以及临床前药理药效CRO服务。凭借超国际标准的动物中心以及众多的创新动物模型,百奥赛图成为动物模型领域少数实现自主创新产品反向销售欧美市场的公司。招股书披露,在全球前10 Top Pharma 中,百奥赛图已与其中的9家都建立了稳固的合作伙伴关系。于2021年,百奥赛图海外销售收入占比高达36%。2022年前4个月,该比重进一步提升至超过45%。通过模式动物销售、临床前CRO服务以及抗体发现业务三位一体的业务模式,以及遍布全球的客户,百奥赛图实现了业绩的强劲增长。2021年,百奥赛图收入同比增长40%,2022年前4个月增幅进一步扩大至67%。毛利率方面,2021年百奥赛图毛利率在65%以上,2022年前4个月提升至70%,盈利能力持续增强。总体而言,百奥赛图以底层基因编辑技术驱动,完成了从基因编辑服务、模式动物销售到临床前CRO,再到全人抗体开发的业务拓展,成为全球少有的具有独立技术硬核平台又有强劲收入的生物科技公司,在港股市场上极为稀缺。未来,在其领先的基因编辑技术、稀缺的平台资产以及强大的抗体发现能力驱动下,百奥赛图将持续向全球输送新药,强势引领行业发展。 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Habitat for Humanity invests in Cambodian water-access startup TapEffect ACN Newswire

Habitat for Humanity invests in Cambodian water-access startup TapEffect

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Habitat for Humanity's Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter announced today a US$300,000 equity investment in TapEffect, a Cambodia-based startup which provides clean and affordable tap water to underserved rural and semi-rural communities. The investment also marks the fifth anniversary of Habitat's Shelter Venture Fund, launched in 2017 to accelerate innovative startups tackling affordable housing challenges worldwide.It is estimated that 110 million people in Southeast Asia lack access to safe drinking water. In Cambodia, one third of the population rely on water from impure sources. TapEffect, founded in 2018, started from the desire to bring safe water to rural communities in Cambodia, while addressing the systemic barriers often faced by local providers, such as set-up costs and ongoing maintenance. The company designs, builds and operates self-sustaining piped water systems that can each support more than 10,000 people, and uses Internet of Things technology for remote monitoring and payment management, which reduces cost and increases operational efficiencies. TapEffect offers a market-based solution where families pay a fraction of the cost for water compared to bottled or truck-in water options. Their initial demonstration system, built in 2020, serves over 14,000 people in 19 villages, and connects 12 schools and two healthcare facilities to clean and safe water."TapEffect's model combines technology, engineering and blended finance to create a holistic approach that can be easily replicated. By employing local contractors and construction teams, we also build capacity within local communities," said Hourt Vuthy, general manager at TapEffect. "We have been partnering with Habitat for Humanity since joining the ShelterTech Southeast Asia accelerator in 2020. The investment will help to bring the solution to more families across the region who still lack access to clean water and sanitation." TapEffect is also an investee of World Hope Social Ventures, which supports market-based, community-driven enterprise solutions.Habitat's Shelter Venture Fund aims to nurture businesses with solutions that can improve housing conditions for low-income families. "We realized that high-potential enterprises often face a pioneer gap in their early stages of growth, when they are considered too risky by impact investors," said Luis Noda, Habitat for Humanity's Asia-Pacific vice president. "Through the Fund, we also send a message to the market that profitable opportunities exist in supporting entrepreneurs that are driving social change through innovation."Twelve startups have received investments from the Shelter Venture Fund to date globally, supporting over 5 million people in accessing improved housing-related products and services. The portfolio includes Tvasta - builder of India's first 3D-printed house; Meridia - which uses mobile-based technology to improve land documentation and tenure security in Africa and Asia; and BURN - which impacts lives and the environment through the design, manufacturing and distribution of clean-burning cook stoves.Since its launch, Shelter Venture Fund investees have catalyzed over US$34 million in further investments. At present, 40% of the portfolio focuses on solutions that are less damaging to the environment than market alternatives, such as water saving and reduced carbon emission technologies. The 12 ventures are also responsible for the creation of over 600 jobs in the locations where they operate. About Habitat's Terwilliger Center for Innovation in ShelterThe Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter, a unit of Habitat for Humanity International, works with housing market systems by supporting local firms and expanding innovative and client-responsive services, products and financing so that households can improve their shelter more effectively and efficiently. The ultimate goal of the Terwilliger Center's market systems program is to make housing markets work more effectively for people in need of decent, affordable shelter, thereby improving the quality of life for low-income households. To learn more, visit habitat.org/tcis. About Habitat for HumanityDriven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in South Georgia, U.S.A. Since its founding in 1976, the housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. In the Asia-Pacific region since 1983, Habitat for Humanity has supported millions of people to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit habitat.org/asiapacific.To set up interviews, receive photos or further information, please contact:Julia Ferrazjferraz@habitat.org+852 61001806 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Battle against cyber threats to be addressed by cyber security visionaries at #WCSSJordan ACN Newswire

Battle against cyber threats to be addressed by cyber security visionaries at #WCSSJordan

The 17th global edition of World Cyber Security Summit is gearing up with the goal of constructing a security framework for organisations in Jordan. The summit is taking place on 15 – 16 August 2022 in Jordan, and features notable speakers including Mohammad Alkhudari, Ira Winkler, Abdulrahman Al-nimari, Prof. Mohand Tahar Kechadi, George Eapen and many more.Amman, Jordan, Aug 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 17th global edition of World Cyber Security Summit will be held under the auspices of H.E. Dr Bisher Al-Khasawneh, Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and supported by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Jordan. The summit is taking place on 15 – 16 August 2022 at The Ritz-Carlton in Amman, Jordan. World Cyber Security Summit is part of a global series and is brought to Jordan by Trescon, a global business events and consulting firm that specialises in hosting future-tech events across the world.As the country braces for a protracted cyber insecurity, government and organisations are looking for an action plan to mitigate the risks and become resilient to cyber threats. Thus resulting in the announcements of a raft of policies to manage digital vulnerabilities in the recent years. In order for effective implementation of these policies, World Cyber Security Summit will play its part by providing a platform to conduct thorough debates, and deliberations on the proposed cyber security strategies.The summit will host more than 300+ C level attendees, including government officials, Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Information Officers, CEOs and technology leaders from enterprises and government agencies in Jordan to meet, network, and engage with global cyber security experts and technology innovators over the course of two days."The importance of cyber security is being increased and it is not an option for companies and organizations, and having the advanced defence in place is required for critical infrastructure and data. Sensitive data and information protection is the source of trust in organizations," said H.E. Belal Hafnawi, Commissioner - Board Member at Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC-Jordan).Abdulrahman Al-Nimari, VP - Cybersecurity from Saudi Arabia stated, "Remember: compliance to regulations does not mean you are secure, you must have your own risk driven cyber security program and strategy that mitigate your own unique risks."Haidar Fraihat, Cluster Leader - Statistics, Information Society, and Technology at United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) says, "Corporations can easily fall into the false sense of security syndrome. Illusioned that their precious data is safe, they may tend to drop guard and invest less in enhancing their data security. Realizing that data and information is the strategic asset to organizations, perhaps more than financial resources, is of paramount importance to keep your competitive edge, security and even survivability. Feeling secure doesn't mean you are really secure."Some of the leading industry experts speaking at the summit include:Scott E. Augenbaum - Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent; Author; Cybercrime Prevention Trainer, Scott Augenbaum LLCGlen Thomas - Partner - Head of Technology and Cyber Consulting, Grant Thornton, United Arab Emirates Haidar Fraihat - Cluster Leader - Statistics, Information Society, and Technology, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), LebanonJacob Mathew - Head of Information Technology, Government of Abu Dhabi Entity, United Arab EmiratesNicole Lau – Sales Director, Verimatrix, Oslo, NorwayRicoh Danielson – CEO, 1st Responder, an Incident Response Firm, United States Abdullah Faisal Biary – CISO, United Cooperative Assurance, Saudi ArabiaTaha Hussain - Information Security Specialist, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority – DEWA, United Arab Emirates Hossam Elshenraki – Associate Professor, Dubai Police HQ, United Arab Emirates Mona Alshehri - Risk and Compliance Analyst, Saudi Air Navigation Services, Saudi ArabiaDr Ahmed Abd El Hady Mohamed - Director of Quality in General Administration for Quality and Environmental Affairs, Holding Company for Water and Waste Water (HCWW), EgyptE. Belal Hafnawi - Commissioner - Board Member,Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC-Jordan), JordanNada Khater - Head of Digital Transformation Policies and Strategies, Ministry of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship, Jordan Lama Arabiat – Head of AI, Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Jordan Ashraf Ahmad - Dean - Princess Sumya University for Technology (PSUT), Open Source Intelligence in Arabic Challenges and Solutions, Jordan & many more elite speakers.The event will focus on topics such as:Jordan's roadmap to the digital revolution through cyber securityCyber Security for the Government of Jordan: Challenges, strategies, opportunitiesCyber Security: An enabler and growth partner for modern businessesZero Trust Model: How to boost application security?How to protect your data in times of constant connection?What is layered security and how does it protect your data?Data Security: Top threats and best practicesSaaS Security: Meeting the needs of modern enterprises"We're happy to bring the global series of World Cyber Security Summit to Jordan, with the support of our Strategic Partner, Jordan Cyber Security Awareness Association (JOCSA). We hope this event will be a stepping stone for realising how critical cyber security at this day and age is for organisations in the region," stated Mohammed Saleem, Founding Chairman, Trescon. The 17th global edition of World Cyber Security Summit – Jordan is supported by Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Jordan and officially sponsored by:Platinum Sponsor – Green Circle | AgualeticaGold Sponsor – Alpha Hub | MandiantSilver Sponsor – CloudSEK Academic Sponsor – C-PATH | Princess Sumaya University for Technology | Daience University | Jordan University of Science & TechnologyStrategic Partner – Jordan Cyber Security Awareness Association (JOCSA)Community Partners – Intaj (Information & Communications Technology Association – Jordan) | ISACA | SOFEX JORDAN | JODDB | ABJ | JIF | Crown Prince Foundation | Talal Abu-Gazaleh Global | Jordan Insurance FederationRobotics Partner – QUILLDigital and Production Partner – Q Tech NetworksTransportation Partner - CareemBronze Sponsor – Wizard Cyber | IRIS Technology | Manage EngineTo attend World Cyber Security Summit - Jordan, book your tickets here.About World Cyber Security SummitWorld Cyber Security Summit is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused global series of events that provides a platform for CISOs who are looking to explore new-age threats and the technologies/strategies to mitigate them.The Jordan edition is hosting CISOs across industry sectors who will meet, network, learn and engage with some of the world's renowned technology thought-leaders, subject matter experts, and technology innovators in a constructive, open-dialogue environment to find solutions for issues hindering their information/cyber security.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes enterprises, governments, and individuals. Trescon is specialized in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, roadshows, expos, demand generation, investor connect, and consulting services.For further details about the announcement, please contact:Zeba Rashid PR, Media & Corporate Communications, Trescon+919555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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600+ cybersecurity experts meet at PhilSec 2022 to discuss the future of cybersecurity in the Philippines ACN Newswire

600+ cybersecurity experts meet at PhilSec 2022 to discuss the future of cybersecurity in the Philippines

MANILA, Aug 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - In an effort to mitigate the cybercrime landscape in the Philippines and support The Department of Information and Communications Technology with its efforts, Tradepass hosted the second edition of PhilSec on 12 - 13 July 2022 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila, Philippines. The event that was officially supported by Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) attracted 600+ cybersecurity experts including the Heads of Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Forensics and Cyber Law from the leading public and private enterprises across the Philippines. Mary Rose E. Magsaysay (C|CISO, Director IV - Cybercrime Planning and Policy, Monitoring and Cooperation Office - Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center) who is also the in charge & lead at ICCD, CPPD & CMCD graced the opening of the event post an engaging flashmob.Here's what she had to say when talking about her experience at PhilSec 2022, "This is my first time back on-stage post pandemic. My expectations were really high and they were met excellently and not just satisfactorily. I was surprised to see the number of vendors who I got to interact with. I was surprised to see that there were a lot of delegates representing DICT, CICC and I saw a very good mix of audience."With the most carefully curated agenda that comprised advanced topics in cybersecurity, PhilSec 2022 also hosted over 40 of the best cybersecurity experts and thought leaders who had a spellbinding effect on the delegates with their knowledge sharing sessions. When asked to share his overall thoughts on the event, Carlos Tengkiat (CISO, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation) expressed, "PhilSec is actually very good because it brings people together to collaborate and also the industry players to showcase their solutions which can secure our infrastructure and keep us in line with the new developments in technology and security."As the country's premier cybersecurity event, PhilSec 2022 was flooded with the leading organizations from the industry who had their exclusive exhibition booths at the venue to showcase their cutting-edge security solutions. The long list included Delinea, ARCON, Okta, Recorded Future, CrowdStrike, CyberArk, Rubrik, ExtraHop, BlueVoyant, Claroty, BeyondTrust, Synology, Tenable, Parasoft, Swimlane, CybersCool Defcon Inc., Senhasegura, ThriveDX SaaS, DDLS, Sangfor Technologies, Netskope, CYFIRMA, ION Management Solutions Inc., Noname Security, IPV Network, Cyberint and Secuna.Noel Cuestas (Chief - Audio, Video Forensic Section, Digital Forensic Unit - Philippine National PoliceAnti Cybercrime Group) while talking about his experience at PhilSec 2022 commented, "This is my first time at PhilSec and I must say that this has been very fascinating. This is a good area for networking and meeting a lot of friends in the industry, from cybersecurity, digital forensics and other law enforcement officers are also here, so this is an excellent venue."The event featured two knowledge-packed days filled with insightful presentations on the most pressing industry topics, deep dive panel discussions, live showcase of the best security solutions and abundant networking opportunities. Some of the crucial topics from the summit include: "Cyber Defense for Philippine's Critical Infrastructure", "Zero Trust: Two Sides of the PAM Coin", "How Cybercriminals Use Dynamic DNS Infrastructure for Advanced Attacks", "Web 3.0: Unravelling Unknown Unknowns", "Digital Forensics" and many more."The way the whole event is planned and organized is actually really nice, it has a very good selection of speakers and the different topics that the event wants to showcase caters to the industry really well," said Mel Migrino (Vice President and Group CISO, Meralco) while taking about the organization of the event.Apart from the knowledge sharing and networking sessions, PhilSec 2022 also acknowledged the top talents from Philippines' cybersecurity during the awards segment, PhilSec Awards 2022. The event stayed completely vibrant over the course of two days through flash mobs, dance performances, a show by Manila's best illusionist and a swanky after-party for added networking exposure.For more information about the event, log on to:https://philsecsummit.com/About TradepassProviding access to the global emerging markets, Tradepass brings together people, products and solutions to power events for unparalleled business and networking opportunities. Being the most accredited event company, it helps organizations: enter new markets, grow sales pipeline, close prospects, raise capital and identify the right solution-providers.As a deal facilitator, Tradepass is always determined about exposing the most agile liquid growth markets, to enable all-round scalability and growth.Media contact:Aritrika ChakrabortyMarketing Manageraritrikac@tradepassglobal.com+ (91) 80 6166 4401Tradepass Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Clermont Meridian Trading Reports on ‘Emerging Market Equities’

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, August 11, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Clermont Meridian Trading has released the report on ‘Emerging Market Equities’. They will be encouraging selective exposure to emerging market (EM) equities, including China, across technology firms and innovation leaders. “We have performed a lot of research on emerging markets in recent years, and our clients have had significant success investing there, even with the current volatility, macro, regulatory and Covid-19 resurgence,” said Matthew Bird, Institutional Director of Equities at Clermont Meridian Trading. Long-term, the firm has a favourable outlook for the Chinese market. This is based on predictions that the demographic trends and digital transformation will benefit the country in the upcoming year. In addition, the firm has been adding businesses it expects will be the innovation leaders in China over the coming years, rather than the tech giants that dominated the market in the last decade. “Currently, our investors are experiencing more reliable returns in stocks that are positioned in technology, innovation, and other longer-term themes. We have encouraged investments in China’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sectors, which are particularly attractive as we face prolonged secular expansion in the sector, combined with NEV battery shortages globally. The Chinese government has also made it clear that its focus is shifting towards greater stability and more market-friendly policies moving forward. This is great news for our investors.” Commented Andrew Wakefield, Head of Corporate Derivatives at Clermont Meridian Trading. China is the world’s largest new energy vehicle market, accounting for 53% of global sales in 2021. Last year, sales nearly tripled, reaching a total of 3.3 million. Since bottoming in mid-March, Chinese shares have surged 20%, outpacing all other major markets, while the MSCI World index is down 8% in US dollar terms. According to company data, in July, Chinese equities accounted for 15 of the 30 most popular new buy’s made by Clermont Meridian Trading clients. Clermont Meridian Trading is a fully independent financial services company established in 2009. As an independent financial services company, Clermont Meridian Trading is committed to providing clients with honest financial guidance. Media & PR Contact Mr. Timothy Preston, Head of Analytical Research timothy.preston@cmtcapital.com, +1-647-495-8011 15F 141 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, M5H 3L5, Ontario, Canada SOURCE: CLERMONT MERIDIAN TRADING The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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BplayEnt Signs MoU with MPSINVEST to Cooperate on Blockchain Business SeaPRwire

BplayEnt Signs MoU with MPSINVEST to Cooperate on Blockchain Business

Seoul, Korea, August 11, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – BplayEnt announces that it had signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on blockchain business with MPSINVEST, a live streaming platform service provider. The purpose of this agreement is to provide support in the development and operation of a blockchain business through mutual trust between the two companies. BplayEnt. is a blockchain fintech company that develops and operates technology for issuing tokens, following the planning and production of NFTs using blockchain service linkage and various IPs (Intellectual Property). MPSINVEST conducts various entertainment businesses utilizing its live broadcasting platform. Among them, Celuvtv is an open online live broadcasting service and a real-time live broadcasting platform with N-Screen, live chat, and live streaming technology that enable direct communication with users through wholesome content such as variety shows, mukbangs (or “eating shows”), music shows, dance shows, and more. Through this agreement, BplayEnt. and MPSINVEST will collaborate with a famous TV show writer to develop a worldview and scenario of “Celebrity” from Celuvtv as the theme, and on that basis, move forward with the NFT business centered on the webtoon “Nerdi Moodi” and its IPs. Using a BaaS (Blockchain as a Service) system that employs blockchain technology, they plan to introduce a blockchain service to overcome the flaws in the existing standardized and closed global payment system of live streaming services. A BplayEnt. official said, “We have decided to strengthen the business cooperation through joint research and development of various solutions for new blockchain technology-based businesses, and efforts will be made to improve the competitiveness of the content industry as a whole. Media Contact Brand: BplayEnt Contact: Media team E-mail: info@bplayent.com Website: https://bplayent.com/ SOURCE: BplayEnt The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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Revolutionary Blockchain-based Dancing Platform, DANSA to Be Launched Soon

NEW YORK, NY, Aug 10, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Dansa, a web 3.0 platform in the decentralized finance [DeFi] market, is set to launch its revolutionary project focusing on the nascent trend, dance-to-earn [D2E]. Dansa combines cutting-edge technology and dance to deliver a non-conventional, new, and suitable platform where players can immerse themselves completely in the art of dancing, bodily movements, music, and uncontrolled interactions with the virtual world.D2E is a developing trend in the NFT and blockchain spaces that seeks to offer valuable rewards to users. Besides that, D2E sets the stage for millions of spectators, onboarding more people into the worlds of NFTs, web 3.0, and the metaverse. Dansa, as an emerging yet revolutionary platform, is at the forefront of this movement.Combining the Concept of Dancing and Earning Dansa blends two different industries with little to no similarities. Dansa will spur millions to lead healthier, happier, and more positive lifestyles. And will offer them a viable opportunity to connect with the world and unlock the numerous possibilities of blockchain. On the Dansa ecosystem, players can share their accomplishments with a global community.Dansa introduces new concepts to users—Dance-to-earn and Auto-staking.The "Dance to Earn" Mobile App and How to Get Started Dansa will launch a user-friendly, intuitive, and super-convenient mobile application that houses an array of exciting and rewarding features.Users must create an account and compete in various challenges. They can dance to predetermined patterns chosen by the Publisher or randomly freestyle. Dansa allows players to dance when and how long they see fit.Dansa introduces two dance modes—Solo and Battle. In the latter mode, players can choose to battle their friends or famous dancers. These experienced dancers can sign up on the Idol Mode but must meet specific requirements. In Idol Mode, famous dancers can earn rewards through donations from their fans and supporters.How Dansa Works Dancers or players will have to dance according to a sample video. They will record and upload their dance videos, and Dansa will rank them based on "original video similarity."Dansa integrates an advanced artificial intelligence [AI] tracking technology capable of scanning players' bodily movements. This tracking tool will provide transparency to Dansa and the emerging D2E space. AR technology will guarantee the faster vitality of videos.Dansa Leverages DeFi and NFT TechnologiesDansa piggybacks on DeFi technology to deliver a platform where token holders earn rewards through the auto-staking feature. The dance-to-earn pioneer platform aims to bring financial freedom to token holders in the remotely easiest way—holding tokens. In the early stages of Dansa, users can earn NFTs when they stake tokens.Dansa leverages the NFT system and has created two distinct types—Fashion and Stage. The former is given to token holders and will play a pivotal role in the "Dance to Earn" app. Conversely, the latter will serve as a reward to players who stake tokens in the Bank Staking. It will also play a role in the Dance to Earn app in pari passu with NFT Fashion, creating a bubbling space.Dansa, as a revolutionary platform, aims to pioneer a new trend in the NFT and crypto spaces. Its mobile app will reward players and encourage them to lead energetic, positive, and healthier lifestyles.About DansaDansa is a web 3.0 platform that combines DeFi, auto-staking, and the emerging dance-to-earn trend. Through a mobile application, Dansa aims to compensate users each time they engage in all dance-related activities.Social Contact Telegram: https://t.me/dansa_official Medium: https://medium.com/@dansaio.official Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/dansa_io Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dansaofficalMedia Contact Media team, DansaEmail: admin@dansa.ioWebsite: https://www.dansa.io/PR contact:info@finpr.agencyhttps://finpr.agencySOURCE: Dansa Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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CleverTap Raises US$105M in Series D Funding Round Led by CDPQ ACN Newswire

CleverTap Raises US$105M in Series D Funding Round Led by CDPQ

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California & MUMBAI, India & MONTREAL, Canada, Aug 10, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - CleverTap, a leading global B2B SaaS platform for customer engagement and retention today announced it has signed definitive agreements to raise US$105M in a Series D funding round led by CDPQ, a global investment group who committed US$75M, with participation from IIFL AMC's Tech Fund, along with existing investors Tiger Global and Sequoia India. The funds will be used to support CleverTap's global expansion and enhance the development of its world-class solutions and technology.Founded in Mumbai in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, CleverTap's customer engagement and retention SaaS platform leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to offer a comprehensive user engagement suite that enables brands to build valuable, long-term relationships with their customers. CleverTap's subscription-based solution has been adopted by a loyal customer base of 1,200 brands in 100 countries representing 10,000 apps across industries including Fintech, eCommerce, Subscription, On Demand, and Streaming media.In June 2022, CleverTap completed the acquisition of San Francisco-based Leanplum, a leading multi-channel customer engagement platform, further strengthening its footprint in North America and Europe. In the same month, it also unveiled TesseractDB(TM), the world's first purpose-built database designed to dramatically improve user engagement and retention for digital consumer brands."Our vision has been to reshape the way businesses engage with their consumers and bring the tech to MarTech. The addition of long-term investors CDPQ and IIFL AMC Tech fund to CleverTap's existing backers, Sequoia India, Accel, Tiger Global, and Recruit Holdings is a great endorsement of the successful business we have built, the innovation we bring to the market and the growth potential CleverTap holds," said Sunil Thomas, Co-founder and Executive Chairman, CleverTap. "The fresh funds will help fuel our plans to further strengthen our presence in key geographies and expand our teams. The last few months have been quite exciting for us with the Leanplum acquisition and unveiling of TesseractDB(TM). And now with the new institutional investors coming on board we have all that we need to grow at a faster rate while consolidating our position as the global leader in the retention space.""CleverTap has established itself as a partner of choice for its clients by helping them generate significant incremental revenue. Its subscription-based platform offers a single and reliable source of information that allows brands to maximize the lifetime value of their existing customers by engaging them in a highly personalized way" said Martin Laguerre, Executive Vice-President and Head of Private Equity, CDPQ. "As consumer brands are increasingly focused on customer retention and prioritize tools offering tangible return on investment, we believe CleverTap is well positioned to maintain its global growth trajectory and help more businesses enhance their customer experience.""CleverTap is a fast-growing SaaS company that not only has recurring revenue streams and top tier financial metrics, but also a scalable business model with large addressable markets" added Meng Ann Lim, Managing Director, Direct Private Equity for Asia Pacific, CDPQ. "This investment is in line with our strategy to work with innovative companies that enable rapid digital transformation, especially in the Asia-Pacific region where high smartphone penetration is facilitating the digitalization of the economy at a rapid pace.""Enterprises are increasingly looking to engage with customers in a real time and in a personalized manner across digital channels. CleverTap's full stack approach to customer engagement allows them to perform user analytics and run personalized customer campaigns on a real-time basis which enables companies to improve user retention and understand user journeys across channels" said Chetan Naik, Fund Manager and Senior Executive Vice-President, Private Equity at IIFL AMC. "CleverTap has built a unique product suite and analytics capabilities that runs over a proprietary database. CleverTap is one of the fastest growing SaaS companies with best-in-class revenue retention rates. We are excited to partner with them in their journey of creating a leading global customer retention platform out of India.""The latest fundraise reaffirms customer and market belief in CleverTap and our growth potential. This fundraise will help us elevate our growth trajectory and further enable us to innovate better and faster while staying ahead of the curve," said Sidharth Malik, Chief Executive Officer, CleverTap. "The paradigms of user engagement are changing, and as industry leaders we are best positioned to help businesses adapt to this ever-evolving consumer landscape. Our recent acquisitions helped us expand our foothold in North America and Europe, and enhance our leadership in verticals such as on-demand and subscription."As part of the transaction, CDPQ will join CleverTap's Board of Directors upon closure of this funding round. IIFL AMC's investment is subject to approval from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).About CleverTapCleverTap is the World's No.1 retention cloud that empowers digital consumer brands to increase customer retention and lifetime value. CleverTap drives contextual individualization with the help of a unified and deep data layer, AI/ML-powered insights, and automation enabling brands to offer hyper-personalized and delightful experiences to their customers. 1,200 customers in 100 countries and 10,000 apps, including Gojek, ShopX, Canon, Electronic Arts, TED, English Premier League, TD Bank, Carousell, AirAsia, Papa John's, and Tesco, trust CleverTap to achieve their retention and engagement goals, growing their long- term revenue. Backed by leading investors such as Sequoia India, Tiger Global, Accel, CDPQ, IIFL and Recruit Holdings, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in Mumbai, Singapore, Sofia, Sao Paulo, Bogota, Amsterdam, Jakarta, and Dubai. For more information, visit clevertap.com or follow on LinkedIn and Twitter.About CDPQAt CDPQ, we invest constructively to generate sustainable returns over the long term. As a global investment group managing funds for public pension and insurance plans, we work alongside our partners to build enterprises that drive performance and progress. We are active in the major financial markets, private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private debt. As at December 31, 2021, CDPQ's net assets totalled CAD 419.8 billion. For more information, visit cdpq.com, follow us on Twitter or consult our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.CDPQ is a registered trademark owned by Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec and licensed for use by its subsidiaries.About IIFL AMCIIFL Asset Management (IIFL AMC) is a part of IIFL Wealth and Asset Management. IIFL AMC is an alternates-focused asset management and has been playing a pivotal role in the growth of the AIF industry in India. A disciplined and active management approach combined with research-led strategies allows IIFL AMC to tap into India's potential for delivering on its commitments and long-term growth. The AMC's diversified suite of mutual funds, PMS, alternative investment funds, credit funds and venture capital funds span public and private equities as well as fixed income securities and real estate. IIFL AMC's distinctive products bring out the entrepreneurial edge, agility and speed of execution of a boutique asset management business, while providing gold standards of corporate governance of a large corporation with a long-term focus.For more informationSONY SHETTYDirector, Public Relations, CleverTap+91 9820900036sony@clevertap.comMEDIA RELATIONS TEAM, CDPQ+1 514 847-5493medias@cdpq.comIPSHITA BALU+91 95901 11798Ipshita.balu@archetype.coForward-Looking StatementsSome of the statements in this press release may represent CleverTap's belief in connection with future events and may be forward-looking statements, or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. CleverTap cautions that such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties that could result in the actual outcome being absolutely different from the results anticipated by the statements mentioned in the press release. Factors such as the development of general economic conditions affecting our business, future market conditions, our ability to maintain cost advantages, uncertainty with respect to earnings, corporate actions, client concentration, reduced demand, liability or damages in our service contracts, unusual catastrophic loss events, war, political instability, changes in government policies or laws, legal restrictions impacting our business, impact of pandemic, epidemic, any natural calamity and other factors that are naturally beyond our control, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different, from those anticipated by such statements. CleverTap does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or updated or revised status of such statements. Therefore, in no case whatsoever will CleverTap and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction with the information and/or statements in this press release or any related damages. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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创科实业于二零二二年上半年创下骄人业绩 ACN Newswire

创科实业于二零二二年上半年创下骄人业绩

HONG KONG, Aug 10, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 全球领先的电动工具、DIY工具及户外园艺工具公司创科实业有限公司(「创科实业」或「集团」)(香港联交所股份代号:669;美国 ADR:TTNDY)宣布截至二零二二年六月三十日止六个月的业绩。创科实业在二零二二年上半年创下骄人业绩,表现超越市场,销售额增加10.0%至7,000,000,000美元。如按当地货币计算,销售额增长为12.1%。连同二零二一年上半年52%的销售额增长,创科实业于这两年间的销售额共录得67%增长。毛利率连续第十四个上半年度录得增长,上升50个基点至39.1%。除利息及税项前盈利增长10.7%至633,000,000美元,纯利增长10.4%至578,000,000美元,每股盈利增长10.4%至约31.59美仙。-- 我们的旗舰品牌MILWAUKEE业务大幅跑赢市场,销售额增加25.8%-- 毛利率连续第十四个上半年度录得增长,达到39.1%-- 纯利增长10.4%至578,000,000美元二零二二年上半年财务摘要 二零二二年* 二零二一年 百万美元 百万美元 变动营业额 7,034 6,394 +10.0%毛利率 39.1% 38.6% +50基点除利息及税项前盈利 633 572 +10.7%本公司股东应占溢利 578 524 +10.4%每股基本盈利 (美仙) 31.59 28.62 +10.4%每股中期股息 (约美仙) 12.23 10.94 +11.8%*截至二零二二年六月三十日止六个月每个地区于上半年均录得稳定的销售额增长,为此我们感到相当欣喜。按当地货币计算,其他地区特别是澳洲、亚洲录得23.0%的出色增长,而欧洲则增长14.1%,北美的增长为10.5%。创科实业的电动工具业务于上半年增长强劲,而地板护理业务则受需求放缓及客户缩减库存而呈收缩。时至今日,作为专业充电式工具的全球领导者,集团的旗舰MILWAUKEE业务继续蓬勃发展,按当地货币计算,于上半年录得25.8%销售增长。此业务现占公司销售额的主要部份,毛利率亦不断增长。创科实业主席 Horst Pudwill 先生表示:「集团的世界级团队已做好充分准备,在充满挑战的宏观经济环境下管理业务,并继续缔造超越市场的业绩。我们具备良好条件,在未来的岁月继续巩固我们的领导地位。」创科实业行政总裁 Joseph Galli 先生表示:「上半年骄人的业绩乃有赖于源源不绝地推出新产品及我们的市场领导地位。我们将继续此有效策略,透过投资于明显更优质、技术更先进的新产品来推动增长。」 关于创科实业创立于一九八五年,并于一九九零年在香港联交所挂牌上市。创科实业乃是电动工具、户外园艺工具、地板护理及清洁产品等充电式技术的全球领导者,专为消费者、专业人士及工业用家提供家居装修、建筑、维修、工业及基建业产品。集团专注于四大策略基础:强劲品牌、创新产品、优秀人才及卓越营运,以优化充电式技术为长远扩展的愿景。努力不懈追求产品创新的精神为集团全球增长策略,巩固集团的行业领导地位。创科实业旗下强大品牌组合包括 MILWAUKEE、AEG 及 RYOBI 电动工具、配件及手动工具、RYOBI 及HOMELITE 户外园艺工具、EMPIRE 绘图及计量产品,以及 HOOVER、ORECK、VAX 及 DIRT DEVIL 地板护理及清洁产品。创科实业乃恒生指數、富时RAFI™全球3000指数(FTSE RAFI™ All-World 3000 Index)、富时4Good发达市场指数(FTSE4Good Developed Index)及摩根士丹利资本国际(MSCI)所有国家全球指数之成份股之一。详情请浏览www.ttigroup.com。以上所有商标均为创科实业集团之商标(惟AEG及RYOBI除外)。AEG为AB Electrolux(publ.)之注册商标,集团获授权使用。RYOBI为Ryobi Limited 之注册商标,集团获授权使用。新闻垂询:创科实业有限公司 主要联络 投资者关系 电话: +1 (954) 541 9660 电邮: ir@ttihq.com亚太区 投资者关系 电话: +(852) 2402 6888 电话: ir@tti.com.hk Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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TTI Delivers Strong 2022 First Half Results ACN Newswire

TTI Delivers Strong 2022 First Half Results

HONG KONG, Aug 10, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Global leader in cordless Professional Tools, DIY Tools, and Outdoor Power Equipment, Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. ("TTI" or the "Group") (stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY) is pleased to announce its results for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The Group delivered strong results for the first half of 2022, outpacing the market and growing sales by 10.0% to US$7.0 billion. In local currency, sales grew 12.1%. Combined with the 2021 first half sales growth of 52%, TTI has increased sales by 67% over this two-year period. Gross margin improved for the 14th consecutive first half expanding 50 bps to 39.1%. EBIT increased 10.7% to US$633 million, net profit rose 10.4% to US$578 million, and earnings per share increased 10.4% to approximately US31.59 cents per share.-- Our flagship MILWAUKEE business significantly outgrew the market, delivering 25.8% sales growth-- Gross margin improved for the 14th consecutive first half to 39.1%-- Net profit growth of 10.4% to US$578 millionFinancial Performance Highlights for 1H 2022 2022* 2021 US$' US$' million million ChangeRevenue 7,034 6,394 +10.0%Gross profit margin 39.1% 38.6% +50 bpsEBIT 633 572 +10.7%Profit attributable to Owners of the Company 578 524 +10.4%Basic earnings per share (US cents) 31.59 28.62 +10.4%Interim dividend per share (approx. US cents) 12.23 10.94 +11.8%*For the six-month period ended June 30, 2022The Group is delighted that all of its geographic regions delivered solid sales growth in the first half. Rest of World featuring Australia and Asia delivered outstanding 23.0% growth in local currency. Europe grew 14.1% in local currency and North America grew 10.5% in local currency.TTI's Power Equipment business delivered a very strong first half, while Floorcare contracted due to slowing demand and customer destocking. Now the global leader in professional cordless, TTI's flagship MILWAUKEE business continued to flourish with 25.8% local currency sales growth in the first half. This business now accounts for a major part of the company sales with an accretive gross margin.Mr. Horst Pudwill, Chairman of TTI, said, "Our world-class team is well prepared to manage the business through challenging macroeconomic environments and continue to deliver above market results. We are well positioned to strengthen our leadership position in the months and years to come." Mr. Joseph Galli, CEO of TTI, commented, "Our outstanding first half performance is the result of our ongoing new product flow and our market leadership position. We will continue to execute our proven strategy of investing in demonstrably better, technologically advanced new products to drive our growth." About TTI Founded in 1985 and listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1990, TTI is a world leader in cordless technology spanning Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floorcare and Cleaning Products for the consumer, professional, and industrial users in the home, construction, maintenance, industrial and infrastructure industries. The Company has a foundation built on four strategic drivers - Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Exceptional People and Operational Excellence - reflecting a long-term expansive vision to advance cordless technology. The global growth strategy of the relentless pursuit of product innovation has brought TTI to the forefront of its industries. TTI's powerful brand portfolio includes MILWAUKEE, AEG and RYOBI power tools, accessories and hand tools, RYOBI and HOMELITE outdoor products, EMPIRE layout and measuring products, and HOOVER, ORECK, VAX and DIRT DEVIL floorcare cleaning products and solutions.TTI is one of the constituent stocks of the Hang Seng Index, FTSE RAFI(TM) All-World 3000 Index, FTSE4Good Developed Index and MSCI ACWI Index. For more information, please visit www.ttigroup.com.All trademarks listed other than AEG and RYOBI are owned by the Group. AEG is a registered trademark of AB Electrolux (publ.), and is used under license. RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license. For enquiries:Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.Main ContactTTI Investor RelationsTel: +1 (954) 541 9660Email: ir@ttihq.comAsia/PacificTTI Investor RelationsTel: +(852) 2402 6888Email: ir@tti.com.hk Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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