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HouseAfrica Announces Partnership With Domineum

LAGOS, Mar 10, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - HouseAfrica, furthering its dedication to making African real estate transactions seamless and transparent, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Domineum, an enterprise blockchain technology and back-end services provider. PropVat by HouseAfrica helps individuals and financial institutions verify and validate properties seamlessly, increasing access to credit.HouseAfrica's PropVat.com, Africa's largest property technology platform, connects real estate stakeholders, property developers, home buyers, financial institutions, valuers and government regulators, to verify and validate property authenticity before purchase or credit application."We are particularly excited about our partnership with Domineum, as it helps us toward our goal of unlocking trapped real estate value in Nigeria, estimated at $300-900 billion dollars. We believe in collaboration. PropVat, our cutting-edge solution for unlocking Nigeria's and Africa's huge dead asset pool, is built on blockchain and collaboration," says Uba Nnamdi, Co-Founder and CEO HouseAfrica."Domineum is excited to partner with HouseAfrica to deliver its bespoke products...

TAOP Launches New Blockchain Business Division, Appoint Ms. Lin Deng as President of the Division

SHENZHEN, CHINA, Mar 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP, the "Company"), an Internet company dedicated to the research and application of blockchain technology and digital assets, today announced the launch of a newly-created division dedicated to the Company's expansion into the blockchain industry and the appointment of Ms. Lin Deng to the president of blockchain division. Lin has several years experience in the Bitcoin mining industry. Ms. Deng worked at her own company NewBlock, in which she was responsible in Bitcoin mining and blockchain project investment. Before joining TAOP, she served as the chief operating officer at Polar Bear Mining in charge of the construction of a 10MW Bitcoin Mining Unit powered by natural gas in Alberta, Canada. Before entering into the blockchain industry, Ms. Deng has experience in the internet industry for more than 10 years. She has working experience at Sina, MagentJoy, informatree, etc."The launch of the new blockchain division and the appointment of Ms. Deng marked the start of stepping into the blockchain and digital asset market," said Mr. Jianghuai Lin, Chairman and CEO of TAOP. "Ms. Deng's experience...

Wai Hung Intends to Build Approximately 1 Million Smart Parking Spaces in Nine Countries in the MiddleEast Countries With Total Contract Sum Reaches Over HK$100 Billion

HONG KONG, Mar 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Wai Hung Group Holdings Limited ("Wai Hung" or the "Group") (stock code: 3321) is pleased to announce that Wai Hung Hong Construction Engineering Limited ("WHHCE"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Investment Projects General Trading Company ("IPGT") today. The Group intends to build facilities for approximately 1 million smart parking spaces and provide relevant construction services for the proposed urban property project in the MiddleEast Countries to be developed with IPGT (the "Middle East Project"). The parties shall not cooperate with any third party in providing artificial intelligence garage system in the MiddleEast Countries within the term of the Cooperation Agreement (i.e. 5 years).IPGT is a company incorporated in the State of Kuwait, which is principally engaged in the business of infrastructure and high-tech products and systems in the Middle East. The shareholders and key member of the management of IPGT include Sheikh Ali Khalifa Al-Sabah ("Sheikh Ali"), a member of Kuwait's royal family who served as the finance minister and oil minister of Kuwa...

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Apollomics, Inc. Appoints Seasoned Healthcare Executive K. Peony Yu, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

Foster City, CA, and Hangzhou, China, Mar 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Apollomics, Inc., an innovative biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery and development of mono- and combination- oncology therapies, today announced the appointment of K. Peony Yu, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Yu will assume the role on March 16, 2021. Apollomics also announced that Sophie (Zhengjie) Sun has been named as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and will be based in the Company's China office. Both executives report to Guo-Liang Yu, PhD, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company."Dr. Yu joins us with an incredible leadership and global drug development background that is a perfect fit for Apollomics, and we are thrilled to welcome her to our team," said Guo-Liang Yu, PhD, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Peony's extensive cross border experience includes managing teams in both the U.S. and China and overseeing multiple functions including clinical development, regulatory strategy and medical affairs. Peony will be instrumental in our efforts to advance our current assets and expand our development pipeline." "Apollom...

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Moonstake’s CENNZ staking pool topped $5.5 million in 10 days

SINGAPORE, Mar 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Moonstake is pleased to announce that our staking volume for CENNZ has reached $5.5 million, making Moonstake Wallet the largest CENNZ staking pool in the world. This number is achieved within just 10 days since the launch of CENNZ staking on February 25.Moonstake entered into a strategic partnership with Centrality last August, bringing Centrality CEO Aaron McDonald on board as an advisor. In October, we held a joint webinar to help spread the latest information about Centrality, and in December, Moonstake became the first wallet in the world to support CENNZ and CPAY in their migration to the mainnet. In December, the Moonstake wallet became the first wallet in the world to support CENNZ and CPAY, which moved to the mainnet, and became the world's first CENNZ staking provider on February 25 this year.Moonstake started the staking business last year with the aim to create the largest staking network in Asia. Since then, we have developed the most user-friendly Web Wallet and Mobile Wallet (iOS/Android) with support for over 2000 cryptocurrencies. After a full-scale operation launched in August 2020, Moonstake's total stak...

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Top CX Leaders from India are Gathering Virtually to Discuss the Roadmap for Rebuilding India’s Technological Ecosystem

INDIA, Mar 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The inaugural edition of World CX Summit Jakarta that took place virtually last year has placed this summit in a league of its own; majorly due to the vast array of global experts in CX, investors, MarTech leaders and cloud entrepreneurs it managed to gather.Taking place on 10 March 2021, the Indian edition of World CX Summit will feature keynotes from thought-leaders, industry experts, private networking sessions, secure audio-visual meetings, private meetings and more from thought leaders from India and abroad.Customer experience (CX) has become the driving force for business and revenue growth today. Customers today expect an excellent brand experience regardless of the channel used. Any business with unique customer service across all channels of communication can significantly improve brand loyalty, customer satisfaction, traffic, sales, and ultimately, business revenue.As the government's Covid-19 restrictions ease, Indian consumers are resuming economic activities albeit with caution. The introduction of the government's Digital India initiative hand in hand with the increasing internet penetration over recent years, ha...

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World CX Summit – Asia to Discuss Latest Trends in Customer Experience Management, Explore Innovations that Can Empower Businesses

SINGAPORE, Mar 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - With a special focus on the Asian market, the third global edition of the World CX Summit is set to take place virtually on 11 March 2021.The increasing adoption of IoT-based devices and sensors as well as AI-driven predictive and advanced analytics tools to offer personalized services to both B2B and B2C consumers is one of the major factors contributing to the growth of CX in the regional market.The wide presence of call centers, the burgeoning trend of social media, and rising emphasis on CEM and customer satisfaction are contributing to the growth of the market in Asia. Additionally, B2B consumers' growing preference for quality products that add value to their business, growing expectations for services based on outcome and customer journey and demand for tangible results to drive the growth of the business are some of the factors driving the adoption of customer experience management solutions in Asia."Customer experience is becoming increasingly important for business success as companies in APAC embrace digitalization at an incredible speed this year in response to the dramatic shifts to a trend of work from home r...

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Edvantage Group (0382.HK) Announced Fourth Consecutive Positive Profit Alert Since Listing

HONG KONG, Mar 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Edvantage Group Holdings Limited ("Edvantage Group" or the "Group", stock code: 0382.HK), the largest private higher education group in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (the "Greater Bay Area"), is pleased to announce a positive profit alert for its interim results of the financial year 2021, expecting its adjusted net profit for the 6 months ended 28 February 2021 (the "Period under Review") to increase by no less than 30%, compared to the same period last year. This is the Group's fourth consecutive positive alert since its listing. The expected significant increase in profit is mainly attributable to (i) the increase in the number of student enrolments and average tuition fees of students of Guangzhou Huashang College ("Huashang College") (formerly known as Huashang College Guangdong University of Finance & Economics) and Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College ("Huashang Vocational College") during the Period under Review; and (ii) the consolidation of the financial results of Sichuan City Vocational College and Sichuan City Technician College since they were acquired by the Group during the Period under Re...

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No. 1 in Fujian! RMB 880 Million of Import and Export of Agricultural and Fishery Products at Pingtan Port in 2020

On February 9, according to Pingtan Customs, the import and export value of aquatic products, fruits and other agricultural and fishery products in Pingtan in 2020 reached RMB 880 million, ranking the first in Fujian, with a year-on-year growth of 31.52%. In May 2019, the Experimental Area formulated the Measures on Encouraging the Import of Agricultural and Fishery Products in Taiwan (Trial Implementation); in June, it established an online trading platform for the cross-strait agricultural and fishery products to enable farmers, agricultural and fishery associations and cross-strait trading enterprises in Taiwan to start their one-stop cross-border transactions, with a turnover of over RMB 30 million in one month. At present, "Three Lines in Parallel" - transport lines from Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung to Pingtan have gone into the normal operation; based on the online trading platform for cross-strait agricultural and fishery products, such supporting services as cross-border transactions, purchase and pre-sale of Taiwan-made agricultural and fishery products are provided. The cross-strait shipping, inspection and declaration, cold chain storage, trade arbitration and other su...

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GBA Healthcare Working Group Releases White Paper as First Asset in Blockchain Ethical Design Framework for Healthcare

Washington, D.C., Mar 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Beginning early 2020, the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) Healthcare Working Group (HWG) began undertaking the development of an ethical design framework for blockchain solutions in the healthcare industry as a service to the public. The GBA HWG is releasing the first asset in the Blockchain Ethical Design (BED) Framework for Healthcare in the form of a White Paper. "We are excited to offer this guidance to healthcare policymakers, decision-makers and innovators in implementing blockchain featured technology in the healthcare space. The BED Framework for Healthcare is being developed collaboratively by members in the HWG including caregivers, entrepreneurs, healthcare technologists and legal professionals from around the world. We cover a comprehensive spectrum of use cases, regulatory and legal scenarios, and procedural insights based on real world experience in healthcare technology innovation. This White Paper is only the first asset in a suite of guiding tools the GBA HWG will be releasing through 2021, and we are looking forward to the feedback of our audience," Marquis Allen, GBA Healthcare Working Gro...

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UREEQA Welcomes Dean Drever, a Sculptor Who Has Produced Multi-Million Dollar Works of Art

HK / ONTARIO CA, Mar 6, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - You may recognize the work of the newest addition to the UREEQA Collection of Pledged Assets if you tuned in to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, or if you've ever visited Edmonton's famed Epcor Tower.Dean DreverDean Drever is an acclaimed Canadian sculptor whose minimalist and abstract work can be enjoyed at famous landmarks throughout the country, including Toronto's Union Station and the Toronto Sculpture Garden.Drever is a particularly exciting addition to the UREEQA Collection of Pledged Assets, as he is the first artist working in a physical art medium that we are welcoming to the platform. We are pleased that Drever's pledged work can help illustrate the versatility of the UREEQA platform to protect artists from a variety of backgrounds and mediums.As a Creator, Drever's primary reason for joining the UREEQA platform is to protect his work throughout its many iterations and during the development process. This is one of the many challenges that Creators like Drever face, and a real life example of a problem that UREEQA can solve.A creation starts as an idea, that idea is yours, and it deserves protection.This is in...

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Tianyun International: Rainbow Lead Ventures Limited Becomes a New Strategic Shareholder of the Group

HONG KONG, Mar 5, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tianyun International Holdings Limited ("Tianyun International", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") (Stock code: 6836.HK), a leading seller and manufacturer of processed fruits products in China is pleased to announce that Rainbow Lead Ventures Limited has become a new substantial shareholder of the Group. Sichuan Development International Holding Company Limited ("Sichuan Development International") adjusted its overall investment strategy and agreed to sell all the ordinary shares of Tianyun International to Rainbow Lead Ventures Limited at a price of HK$1.58 per share, involving 263,914,740 shares and 27.0% of total issued share capital. The total consideration is approximately HK$417.0 million. The transaction price is at a premium of approximately 2.6% to the closing price on 4 March 2021.The Group believes that the new strategic shareholder will create new opportunities for the Group's future development and lead the Group to a new phase of its swift development cycle. Mr. Yang Ziyuan, Chairman and CEO of the Group and the key senior management team will remain in the Group and continue to perform their imp...

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CUPNOODLES MUSEUM HONG KONG BY NISSIN FOODS SET FOR LAUNCH

HONG KONG, Mar 5, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Today marks the 111th birthday of Momofuku Ando, the Father of Instant Ramen and Founder of Nissin Foods. To celebrate this jubilant day, Nissin Foods is pleased to announce some great news that will excite all travel fans and Japan enthusiasts in particular. CUPNOODLES MUSUEM, one of Japan's flagship travel destinations, is setting for launch in Hong Kong soon at China Hong Kong City, Tsim Sha Tsui. Picture 1: Nissin Foods announces the setting up of CUPNOODLES MUSEUM Hong Kong to celebrate the 111th birthday of Momofuku Ando, the inventor of instant ramenPicture 2: CUPNOODLES MUSEUM Hong Kong pays tribute to Momofuku Ando, who dedicated his entire life to thinking about food in new and creative ways. Pictures 3-4: "My CUPNOODLES Factory" and "Demae Iccho Factory" are coming back in full force, where visitors can create personalized products and explore the fun facts about the ubiquitous cuisine that is always available in every Hong Kong household. Pictures 3-4: "My CUPNOODLES Factory" and "Demae Iccho Factory" are coming back in full force, where visitors can create personalized products and explore the fun facts about ...

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CoinSmart Closes CAD$4.5 Million Seed Funding; Plans to Expand into Europe

ONTARIO, CA, Mar 5, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Canada-based cryptocurrency exchange CoinSmart has announced the closing of a CAD$4.5 million (roughly US$3.5 million) seed funding round and extensive plans to expand into Europe.CoinSmart, owned by Simply Digital Technologies, told CoinDesk in a statement Monday the investment was raised earlier this year through the issuance of interest-bearing convertible debentures, a type of debt instrument. Investors in the round were not disclosed.The funding will be used to expand CoinSmart's platform into European markets and support operational changes. It will also help Simply Digital Technologies prepare for a planned reverse takeover ahead of a hoped-for public listing on the TSX Venture Exchange, said the firm.Enabling its European expansion, CoinSmart said it has obtained a Financial Intelligence Unit license issued in Estonia. "CoinSmart's fundamental mission is to make cryptocurrency accessible for people of all experience levels," said CoinSmart CEO Justin Hartzman. "We're excited about the ways in which crypto can help streamline payments within Europe's financial system and subsequently better serve and protect our c...

China Gas Enters into Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement with Sinopec

HONG KONG, Mar 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - China Gas Holdings Limited ("China Gas" or the "Group"; stock code: 384), a leading piped-gas operator in China, announced today that it has entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement ("Agreement") with China Petrochemical Corporation ("Sinopec") on 4 March 2021. The Agreement will enable both parties to join forces and fully leverage each other's advantages in resources and downstream market, helping them engage in all-round cooperation in areas including natural gas procurement, liquefied natural gas ("LNG") receiving terminal utilisation, downstream gas projects, oil and gas (natural gas and hydrogen) stations/recharging poles and liquefied petroleum gas ("LPG") business. Both parties will therefore seize the immense opportunities generated from China's clean energy development and energy structure improvement. Under the Agreement, the Group will commence strategic cooperation with Sinopec in three main areas. In the natural gas business, both parties will study and cooperate in the establishment of a natural gas trading company. This trading company will be responsible for centralised procurement from Sin...

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Acquiring Xiaoer Qingre Zhike granule, Tianda Pharmaceuticals continues to broaden its product mix and perfect its Chinese medicine whole industry chain layout

HONG KONG, Mar 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tianda Pharmaceuticals Limited ("Tianda Pharmaceuticals", together with its subsidiaries as the "Group", Stock Code: 455.HK) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tianda Pharmaceutical (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd., has entered into a Technology Transfer Contract with Heilongjiang Jiren Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. to acquire the latter's whole technology ownership and all the intellectual rights in Xiaoer Qingre Zhike Granule, National medicine registration approval number: Z20033093). The product will be manufactured in the Group's new R&D and production base in Jinwan, Zhuhai, which is expected to commence operation within this year. Xiaoer Qingre Zhike Granule is formed after the addition of Baikal Skullcap Root, Indigowoad Root, and Asiatic Moonseed Rhizome to Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Licorice and Gypsum Decoction, to give antiviral effect and clear lung heat, which is manifested in its use on Hospital Acquired Pneumonia, Mycoplasma Pneumonia and Bronchiolitis in infant. As a pediatric Chinese medicine for clearing heat and stopping cough, it has a long standing history and has been widely recognized, as well ...

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CITIC Telecom Announces 2020 Annual Results

HONG KONG, Mar 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited ("CITIC Telecom" or the "Group"; stock code: 1883), a leading international integrated telecommunications and information and communications technologies services provider in Asia, reported profit attributable to equity shareholders of HK$1,023 million for the year ended 31 December 2020, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.1%, or a 4.4% increase if the effect of investment property valuation is excluded.(from left to right): Mr. Esmond LI, Chief Financial Officer, Mr. XIN Yue Jiang, Chairman and Mr. CAI Dawei, Chief Executive Officer The Group generated revenue from telecommunications services of HK$7,978 million, representing an approximate 7.9% growth over the corresponding period in the previous year. The Group's total revenue amounted to HK$8,923 million. Basic earnings per share was up 1.5% year-on-year to HK27.9 cents.The Board has recommended a final dividend of HK16.0 cents per share for 2020. Together with the 2020 interim dividend of HK5.0 cents per share, total dividends per share for 2020 amounted to HK21.0 cents, representing 5.0% growth over the correspondin...

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A & S Group assisted in vaccines air freight forwarding ground handling services to support anti-virus measures actively

HONG KONG, Mar 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A & S Group (Holdings) Limited ("A & S Group" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company, with its professional and efficient services, is honored to engage in the air freight forwarding ground handling services for vaccines arriving in Hong Kong at Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal, thus contributing to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.The first batch of one million doses of Sinovac vaccines arrived in Hong Kong on the afternoon of February 19th. After the vaccines arrived at the airport port, they were immediately towed to Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal, which are transported and processed with the assistance of the ground crew of A&S Group.. With the arrival of the vaccines in Hong Kong, the professional ground staff of A&S Group immediately took safe and quick measures to help delivering the vaccines so that the public could get vaccinated as soon as possible, A&S is honoured to be participated in one of the important milestones in the fight against COVID-19. LAW Kwok Leung, Chairman and Executive Director of A & S Group said, "We are very pleased to participate in the air freig...

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Former Head of Operations of Binance Global Fiat Exchanges becomes COO of BitWell

SINGAPORE, Mar 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - BitWell has announced that Hsann, the former head of operations of Binance global fiat exchanges, has become COO at BitWell.Hsann established multiple fiat exchanges, such as Binance US / Singapore / Jersey / Korea / Uganda and Tokocrypto, which enable local customers to buy crypto using fiat currency (USD, SGD, EUR, GBP etc.) under the conditions of legal compliance through all above channels with no entry barriers. He was also responsible for operations of the exchanges.BitWell CEO Jeff Young said, "Hsann is a co-founder of BitWell, as the former head of operations of Binance global fiat exchanges, he expanded Binance business globally, significantly enhanced its international visibility. I believe that he will help BitWell grow rapidly and stably with his experiences in this area as BitWell COO."Hsann said, "I appreciate the trust given by the BitWell team, as a co-founder, I am really pleased to work with Jeff again. I believe we are definitely able to build BitWell into a world-leading derivatives exchange together with our fantastic team."About HsannHsann is the co-founder and COO of BitWell. He worked with Binance a...

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A&S Group assisted in vaccines air freight forwarding ground handling services to support anti-virus measures actively

HONG KONG, Mar 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A&S Group (Holdings) Limited ("A&S Group" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company, with its professional and efficient services, is honored to engage in the air freight forwarding ground handling services for vaccines arriving in Hong Kong at Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal, thus contributing to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.The first batch of one million doses of Sinovac vaccines arrived in Hong Kong on the afternoon of February 19th. After the vaccines arrived at the airport port, they were immediately towed to Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal, which are transported and processed with the assistance of the ground crew of A&S Group.. With the arrival of the vaccines in Hong Kong, the professional ground staff of A&S Group immediately took safe and quick measures to help delivering the vaccines so that the public could get vaccinated as soon as possible, A&S is honoured to be participated in one of the important milestones in the fight against COVID-19. LAW Kwok Leung, Chairman and Executive Director of A & S Group said, "We are very pleased to participate in the air freight f...