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Moonstake Enters a Strategic Partnership with Cocoricos, A Provider of a DeFi Platform to Enhance Convenience for Staking Users

SINGAPORE, Feb 2, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Moonstake has entered into a partnership with Cocoricos, a provider of a DeFi platform that enables passive income through staking and liquidity mining.Cocoricos is a DeFi platform that simplifies Token Explorers through liquidity pooling and staking. Through this partnership, Cocoricos' end users will have access to Moonstake's Cardano (ADA) and Tezos (XTZ) staking pools.Moonstake started in the staking business last year with the aim to create the largest staking network in Asia. Since then, Moonstake has developed the most user-friendly wallets for both Web Wallet and Mobile Wallet (iOS/Android) that are compatible with over 2000 cryptocurrencies. After a full-scale operation launched in August 2020, Moonstake's total staking assets have grown rapidly to reach USD 200 Million in staked assets in 6 months. Within a year of its founding, Moonstake was ranked in the top 20 of the world's 1,692 staking service providers and it continues to expand.Moonstake has been actively promoting staking in the market through partnerships with public PoS blockchain projects. Until now, Moonstake has partnered with 11 blockchain projects such as Cardano's...

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KPMG Nominates Virtual Exchange, HKVAX, as 2020 Fintech Leader

HONG KONG, Feb 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - HKVAX, an Asian startup focused on developing a compliant virtual asset exchange, has been nominated for KPMG's "2020 China Leading Fintech 50", alongside other notable fintech companies such as Futu, Ping An and CCB Fintech.HKVAX is focused on developing a compliant trading environment for virtual assets and is expecting to be licensed in 2021 subject to regulatory approval. The approved licenses would allow HKVAX to legally operate a regulated virtual asset exchange and to deal in securities.The platform will provide a curated venue for professionals and institutions to trade virtual assets and offer catered listing rules and guidance for virtual assets and security tokens. HKVAX also provides "24/7 Real-Time" transactions around the clock with market liquidity to allow trading operations to function efficiently and effectively.HKVAX also has plans to launch their licensed institutional grade custodian solution in early Q2 of 2021. The TCSP license was received earlier in 2019 making HKVAX a fully licensed trust company and is compliant with the strictest AML, CTF, FATF and other global regulatory requirements. This allows HKVAX to provid...

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Lasting Antiviral Effect against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19 virus) by TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA

Osaka, Japan, Feb 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Takex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Suita City, Osaka Prefecture / President and CEO: Kumi Okada), the company engaged in the research and development of bamboo for about 34 years since the development of a sanitizer by using bamboo extract in 1987, announces that it has conducted a verification test of TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA (bamboo extract-containing ethanol sanitizer) against Covid-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) and confirmed 99.99% of the virus inactivation even after 15 days.TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA used for this test is a food grade ethanol sanitizer containing Bamboo extract, extracted from bamboo skin. It also provides assurance for the users as TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA is Halal certified by JAKIM, Malaysia government certification body which is highly recognized in other countries as well. TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA is manufactured in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and now on sale in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia (Product name is MAZTEX CLEAN EXTRA) and Thailand (Product name is TAKETSUYU).Takex will continue to create products which contribute to the health and safety of people through the research and development of bamboo.Summary and result of the evaluation test[Covid-19 v...

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Asia Pacific Silk Road Investment Company Limited Announces Shareholder Approval for Change of Company Name

HONG KONG, Feb 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Asia Pacific Silk Road Investment Company Limited (together with its subsidiaries, "the Group"; stock code: 0767.HK) is pleased to announce that the resolution of changing company name has been passed at its special general meeting. Subject to the approval of the Registrar of Companies in Bermuda, its company name will be changed to "Zhong Ji Longevity Science Group Limited". The Group believes that the new company name would better represent its business development in longevity science, and at the same time more accurately reflect its future principal business, creating new corporate identity for the Group. Mr. YAN Li, Chairman and Executive Director of Asia Pacific Silk Road Investment Company Limited said "With aging population, longevity science industry is expected to embrace flourishing opportunities in the future. As a research and development (R&D) transformation platform in longevity science, the Group strives to capture the opportunities in the rapidly expanding market and accomplish the vision of 'helping people live longer and healthier lives' through adopting a new longevity management scheme. Capitalising on its longevity...

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Moonstake Enters a Strategic Partnership with Stake Technologies to Enhance the Polkadot Ecosystem and Scale the DeFi Projects

SINGAPORE, Feb 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Moonstake has entered into a strategic partnership with Stake Technologies, which develops the Plasma Network, the world's first successful connection to Polkadot's testnet parachain.Through this partnership, Moonstake and Stake Technologies will work together to expand the Polkadot ecosystem. Also, both pirates will proactively discuss potential implementation of the staking of Plasm Network Token, PLM, onto Moonstake's staking platform and possibility of collaboration in the DeFi space.Moonstake started in the staking business last year with the aim to create the largest staking network in Asia. Since then, Moonstake has developed the most user-friendly wallets for both Web Wallet and Mobile Wallet (iOS/Android) that are compatible with over 2000 cryptocurrencies. After a full-scale operation launched in August 2020, Moonstake's total staking assets have grown rapidly to reach USD 200 Million in staked assets in 6 months. Within a year of its founding, Moonstake was ranked in the top 20 of the world's 1,692 staking service providers and it continues to expand.In January 2021, Moonstake added Polkadot's staking service to further enhance t...

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WARC launches Prize for MENA Strategy 2021

LONDON, Feb 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - WARC, the global authority on marketing effectiveness, has today launched the 2021 WARC Prize for MENA Strategy, a search for the best strategic thinking from the region's marketing industry that has driven results.Jury Chair: Peter DeBenedictis, MicrosoftNow in its fifth year, this case study competition is free to enter and is open to agencies, brand owners and specialists in any marketing discipline.This year's competition will be chaired by Peter DeBenedictis, Chief Marketing Officer, Middle East and Africa, Microsoft. Having lived and worked in the Middle East for more than 30 years, Peter has deep experience of growing business in diverse Emerging Markets. Before Microsoft, he led the marketing function for several of the world's leading brands, where he managed multiple investment programmes to drive top-line growth. Commenting on the awards, Peter DeBenedictis, said: "The ability to combine the art and science of marketing is one of many new challenges facing marketers today, and strategic thinking plays a key role in it. The WARC Prize for MENA Strategy leaves 'marketing for marketing's sake' to the side to shine a spotlight on effect...

Honghua Wins Order For Electric Coiled Tubing And Launches Cutting-edge Rapid Tripping System

HONG KONG, Feb 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Honghua Group Limited (Stock Code: 196.HK, "Honghua" or the "Company"), a leading onshore oil rig supplier is pleased to announce that the Company has recently successfully developed the first electric coiled tubing in China and the first "one-key linkage" automated machine tool system in China, named Rapid Tripping System (RTSTM). In addition, Honghua has recently signed an order for two sets of electric coiled tubing, realizing achievements in both scientific research and commercialization.Recently, based on the successful promotion of electric fracturing complete sets of equipment and the R&D advantages of power motors and electronic control systems, and adhering to the design concept of "fully electrically driven, intelligent fracturing", Honghua independently developed the first set of electric coiled tubing and successfully completed the industrial tests in January 2021. Right after the tests, Honghua landed an order for two sets of electric coiled tubing, which were expected to be used in shale gas development in Sichuan and Chongqing. Electric coiled tubing is another crucial part of Honghua's fully electric fracturing equipment...

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Olympus launches comprehensive global educational platform for healthcare professionals

Tokyo / Hamburg, Feb 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Olympus Corporation (Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO: Yasuo Takeuchi) today announced the launch of a new comprehensive educational platform designed to provide healthcare professionals (HCPs) all over the world with learning opportunities and training to put their skills into practice and keep them performing at their best.The "Olympus Continuum" (www.olympuscontinuum.com) platform will empower HCPs at every stage of their career with innovative, premium education and specialized training experiences. The platform builds on the existing Olympus training program, which trains more than 25,000 HCPs annually over 1,400 courses.Chief Medical Officer, Ross D. Segan, MD, MBA, FACS, said: "Healthcare professionals work in a variety of settings and have a multitude of needs--and their expectations for training courses have evolved well past traditional skills-based learning. Our new platform connects the continuum of care with the continuum of learning. A truly blended experience, Olympus Continuum maximizes digital self-guided pre-learning, direct in-person training, and post-learning collaboration to support h...

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PuduBot Gets a Job at an Australian BBQ Restaurant

MELBOURNE, Feb 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Recently, a famous Korean BBQ restaurant on Elizabeth Street in the CBD of Melbourne, Australia, took in a new member to deliver food in the store. That is PuduBot, the iconic delivery robot from Pudu Robotics.PuduBot has been well received by the locals since its introduction in the restaurant. While waiting for the food to be served, many customers use their mobile phones to take photos or videos of PuduBot hustling and bustling around.Robot waiters are nothing new in the modern world, but people may wonder "How does the robot deliver food to the designated location? How does it avoid people coming and going? Is it reliable? And how can it ensure the food is not spilled or dropped?"Well, it's all a piece of cake for PuduBot!PuduBot is developed by Pudu Robotics, a world-leading provider of commercial robots. The company is headquartered in Shenzhen, the global epicenter of hardware innovation, and has set up R&D centers in Shenzhen, Beijing and Chengdu, and hundreds of offices across the country. Pudu has developed over 400 patents, more than 60% of which are utility patents. Relying on the core technologies of low-speed autonomous dr...

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Following an almost full year of dramatic decline, the global marketing industry ended 2020 in growth

LONDON, Jan 29, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - WARC has today released an annual review of its Global Marketing Index (GMI) over the 12 months of 2020. WARC's GMI provides a unique monthly indicator of the state of the global marketing industry, by tracking and analysing current conditions among 1000+ marketers, including marketing budgets, trading conditions and staffing levels. This is accompanied by key WARC global advertising spend data.Following a year of disruption brought on by the global pandemic, the key takeaways highlighted in WARC's GMI review of 2020 report are:1. Recovery is apparent across most GMI indices as businesses gain confidence in economies across the worldOver the last 12 months, the GMI has seen the greatest fluctuation in its history. The Headline Global Marketing Index, a summary of how the marketing industry is faring globally, reflects the volatility of 2020. The year began in slight decline, with a dramatic drop over the first half of the year, reaching an all time low in May at 19.7 as a result of the effects of COVID-19.Since then, as optimism for an emergence from the pandemic has grown, the index has returned to growth. The year ended with three consecuti...

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Strategic Partnership Between IGG and TapTap

HONG KONG, Jan 29, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - IGG Inc, a leading global developer and publisher of mobile games, has formed a strategic partnership with the highly popular mobile game community platform TapTap. The parties will work together to explore the opportunities available when high-quality games are matched with a high-quality platform, and strive to achieve a synergistic effect in the domestic Android game platform.IGG has entered into a strategic partnership contract with Yiwan (Shanghai) Network Technology co., Ltd. IGG explicitly expressed that, apart from its own operating channels, future high-quality handheld Android products by IGG will be prioritized for launch on the TapTap platform in China.Maggie, Vice President of IGG, says: "China has one of the highest number of mobile gamers in the world. There are many distribution channels in the domestic Android market, but TapTap is one of the most popular and reputable distribution channels in recent years. TapTap not only acts as an interaction platform between players, it also allows players to communicate with game vendors. Through this partnership, we hope to improve our communication with players to gather feedback, a...

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Anacle Achieves Record Profit Before Tax of 491% in 1H FY2020, Turnaround Driven by Increased Investment in Smart Tech by Singapore’s Public Sector

HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, Jan 29, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Anacle Systems Limited ("Anacle" or the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; GEM of SEHK stock code: 8353), which is an IT company offering smart energy, asset and estate management solutions for companies, towns and cities in Asia, reports a record jump in profit before tax of 491% for its first six months ended 30 November 2020 ("1H FY2020"). The turnaround to profit from a loss a year ago was supported by an increase in client base and the growth in investment on smart technology by the public sector in Singapore.The Group reported revenue of S$10.24 million which was a 26.7% increase from last year. This was boosted by the Group's software solution Simplicity, which saw a 54.8% or S$3.07 million in-crease in revenue. The Group derived a majority of its revenue from Simplicity, an enterprise soft-ware that offers specific solutions for municipal councils, commercial and corporate real estate man-agement firms, as well as industrial asset management. As compared to the same quarter last financial year, the Group has increased its customer base and Simplicity's order book was healthier this year. The Si...

Shanghai Longyao Chief Scientist Professor Xuanming Yang published a research article on optimizing CAR-T cells function with independently expressed full-length OX40

HONG KONG, Jan 29, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - China Biotech Services Holdings Limited ("CH BIOTECH SER" or "Company", stock code: 8037.HK) non-wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Longyao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. ( "Shanghai Longyao"), the Chief Scientist Professor Xuanming Yang published a CD20-CART-OX40 related research article on January 27, 2021, EST, on Science Translational Medicine. Professor Yang found that an independently expressed full-length OX40 not only enhanced the cytotoxicity of CAR-T cells, it also reduced the exhaustion markers, thereby maintaining their function in immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. In mouse tumor models and in patients with metastatic lymphoma, these CAR-T cells exhibited robust amplification and antitumor activities. The findings provide an alternative option for CAR-T optimization with the potential to overcome the challenge of treating solid tumors.LY007 Cellular Injection is a chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) injection and is mainly used in the treatment of relapsed/refractory CD20-positive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and metastatic follicular lymphoma. LY007 Cellular Injection has been develo...

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DCH Auriga selected as the logistics partner to distribute the Fosun Pharma BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Jan 28, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - DCH Auriga, one of the largest healthcare distributors in Hong Kong with decades of experience managing sophisticated pharmaceutical supply chains, is pleased to announce it has been selected to manage the storage and delivery of the Fosun Pharma BioNTech BNT162b2 vaccine in Hong Kong as the exclusive logistics partner of Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Limited (Stock Code: 600196.SH, 02196.HK) and Jacobson Pharma Corporation Limited (Stock Code: 2633).Under the agreement, DCH Auriga Hong Kong Ltd. will leverage its specialty cold chain expertise and unique healthcare-dedicated infrastructure to provide Ultra Low Temperature storage and distribution for the safe and timely supply of the COVID-19 vaccine.Tim Collins, the CEO of DCH Auriga said, "We are honoured to support this vital vaccination program and play a part in protecting the health and well-being of our communities. As long-time partners of the public health system and specialists in cold chain distribution for the healthcare industry, we are well experienced in handling Ultra Low temperature requirements with highly trained staff and robust quality assurance protocols...

China Biotech Services LY007 Cell Injection Obtained Clinical Trial Approval Letter

HONG KONG, Jan 28, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - China Biotech Services Holdings Limited ("CH BIOTECH SER" or "Company", stock code: 8037.HK) non-wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Longyao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. ( "Shanghai Longyao") received an approval letter from the National Medical Products Administration for a clinical trial of the Company's LY007 Cellular Injection on January 21, 2021, which is registered as a Class I new drug. LY007 Cellular Injection is mainly used for the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is currently the first and only CD20-targeted CAR-T product whose application for a registered clinical trial has been approved in China.LY007 Cellular Injection is a chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) injection and is mainly used in the treatment of relapsed/refractory CD20-positive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and metastatic follicular lymphoma. LY007 Cellular Injection has beenwas developed independently by Shanghai Longyao and incorporates its patented OX40 co-stimulatory signal design. Experiments have proved that the design enhances the efficacy of the Product without compromising safety. According to the clinical trial ap...

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Lasting Antiviral Effect against Covid-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA

Osaka, Japan, Jan 28, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Takex Co., Ltd. (Suita City, Osaka Prefecture / President and CEO: Kumi Okada), a company engaged in the research and development of bamboo for 34 years after the development of a sanitizer using bamboo extract in 1987, announces the result of verification test on TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA (bamboo extract-containing ethanol sanitizer) against Covid-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) and confirms a 99.99% virus inactivation, even after 15 days.TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA used in this test is a food-grade ethanol sanitizer containing extract from bamboo sheath. It also provides assurance to the users as TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA is Halal certified by JAKIM, the Malaysian government certification body, which is recognized in other countries as well. TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA is manufactured in Kuala Lumpur and now on sale in Malaysia, Singapore & Indonesia (product name: MAZTEX CLEAN EXTRA) and Thailand (product name: TAKETSUYU).Takex will continue to create products which contribute to people's health and safety through research and development in bamboo.Summary and results of the evaluation test:I. Covid-19 virus strain used in the testSARS-CoV-2 JPN/TY/WK-521 (Provided by Nation...

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Broncus Holding Corporation Closed Series D Financing

HONG KONG, Jan 28, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Broncus Holding Corporation ("Broncus"), a global leader in diagnostic and therapeutic technology for lung diseases, announced today the closing of a Series D round of funding led by FountainVest Partners. Other investors include Exome Asset Management, Summer Capital, and Valliance Capital.Broncus is dedicated to the development of diagnostic and therapeutic technology for lung diseases with focus on the diagnosis of lung cancer and the treatment of emphysema. Owning more than 200 patents, Broncus has built a comprehensive and robust pipeline of patented technologies using a disciplined approach. The Bronchoscopic Trans-Parenchymal Nodule Access ("BTPNA") technology supporting the Archimedes System is able to access any part of the entire lung, reaching directly the lesions that are not connected to or adjacent to an airway. Leveraging its proprietary full-lung navigation technology, the company has developed an integrated interventional pulmonology platform encompassing navigation, diagnosis and treatment.The funds raised in this round will be used for the commercialization and development of technology across lung cancer, emphysema and ...

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Blockpass Provides Powerful On-chain KYC(TM) Utility for EasyFi DeFi Lending Platform

HONG KONG, Jan 28, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass, the pioneer of On-chain KYC(TM), is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with EasyFi Network - a scalable, open and inclusive Layer 2 DeFi lending protocol for digital assets, built on Matic Network. The partnership features a powerful use case for on-chain KYC data via a network consisting of Blockpass, Chainlink, Matic and EasyFi, enabling the realization of decentralized and compliant lending and borrowing of digital assets over public networks.EasyFi is a protocol built to solve some of the inherent challenges faced by the first generation of DeFi solutions with respect to transaction speeds and costs which create a bottleneck when operating at scale. Its secure protocol aims to cover all manner of bases, including micro-lending, under-collateralized loans, credit delegation, credit default swaps and more. Enabling lower cost transactions, a deeper liquidity pool and real-world integrations, EasyFi hopes to be the catalyst for the mass adoption of DeFi.Blockpass is a digital identity verification provider which offers a one-click compliance gateway to financial services and other regulated industries. Through Block...

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Olympus to Acquire Quest Photonic Devices B.V. to Bolster Surgical Endoscopy Capabilities

Tokyo / Hamburg, Jan 28, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Olympus Corporation (Olympus - Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO: Yasuo Takeuchi) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Quest Photonic Devices B.V. (Quest - CEO: Richard Meester) for up to EUR50 million including milestone payments to strengthen its surgical endoscopy capabilities.Headquartered in the Netherlands, Quest offers advanced fluorescence imaging systems (FIS) for the medical field, enabling more surgical endoscopy capabilities, compared to conventional imaging technologies.Fluorescence imaging refers to special light imaging technologies that utilize the properties of fluorescent dyes directed to specific anatomical structures. By using targeted dyes, in combination with specific light wavelengths, tissues or lesions that are nearly invisible under normal white light become visible. Olympus' existing laparoscopic imaging system, VISERA ELITE II, is already equipped with fluorescence imaging technology. VISERA ELITE II uses near-infrared light to identify blood vessels or lymph nodes under the surface tissues, aiming to assist surgeons in performing safer procedures wit...

New benchmark set to deliver optimal osteoporosis care throughout Asia Pacific

The Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) has today (Thursday, January 28, 2021) launched the first pan-Asia Pacific clinical practice standards for the screening, diagnosis, and management of osteoporosis, targeting a broad range of high-risk groups. Published in Osteoporosis International today, ‘The APCO Framework' comprises 16 minimum clinical standards set to serve as a benchmark for the provision of optimal osteoporosis care in the region. Developed by APCO members representing key osteoporosis stakeholders, and multiple medical and surgical specialities, this set of clear, concise, relevant and pragmatic clinical standards aims to support national societies, guidelines development authorities, and health care policy makers with the development of new guidelines, and to encourage the revision of existing guidelines. According to the Framework lead author, APCO Chairperson, and Director of the Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Unit at Singapore General Hospital, Dr Manju Chandran, Singapore, APCO employed a 5IQ analysis and the well-established Delphi Consensus process to analyse the 18 clinical practice guidelines currently available in the Asia Pacific region, to inf...