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Post Bank launches JCB merchant acquiring operations

Moscow & Tokyo, Nov 25, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - JSC Post Bank, a universal retail bank established by VTB Group and Russian Post, has launched JCB merchant acquiring operations. JCB cardholders now have the opportunity to withdraw cash from all ATMs of the bank (over 4,800 ATMs), as well as to pay for goods and services using Post Bank's POS terminals (over 55,000) located in the offices of the Russian Post.[1]"Post Bank is actively developing cooperation with payment systems to provide convenient payment services and tools. Thanks to the partnership with JCB, more cardholders will now be able to use our ATMs and POS-terminals," said Elena Mokhnacheva, Member of the Board, COO of Post Bank."Post Bank's ATMs and POS terminals are installed in almost all post offices throughout Russia, which is very convenient for both bank customers and JCB cardholders. We are glad that Post Bank, one of the largest universal banks in Russia, started accepting JCB cards. We are committed to providing comfortable service possible for our cardholders. Our cooperation with Post Bank is a new step forward in achieving our goals," commented Takashi Suetsugu, General Director of JCB International (Eur...

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AppsFlyer Launches 19th Global Office in Sydney to Tap on ANZ’s AUD7.79 Billion Mobile Marketing Potential and Thriving Local App Industry

SYDNEY, Nov 25, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - AppsFlyer, the global attribution and marketing analytics leader, today announced its official expansion into Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) with its first office opening in Sydney - making this its 19th office worldwide. AppsFlyer counts design giant Canva, neobank 86:400, and fitness app Sweat by Kayla among its current roster of ANZ clients. This follows AppsFlyer's recent announcement that Salesforce Ventures has joined its roster of investors in a late stage extension of its AUD287 million Series D round, which was led by General Atlantic earlier this year. The company now exceeds AUD273 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), with over 1,000 employees globally.By launching in ANZ, AppsFlyer hopes to support the region's rapidly growing local app economy by capitalising on the region's mobile marketing spend, which is expected to grow to up to AUD7.79 billion by 2021. According to AppsFlyer's first App Marketing in Australia and New Zealand 2020 report, although domestic apps currently occupy only 4% of the total ANZ app market share - with the US and China dominating at 29% and 12% respectively - growth potential for local apps is s...

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West Java Investment Summit (WJIS 2020): Governor Ridwan Kamil Welcomes Investors Worldwide to Invest in West Java

Bandung, W Java, Indonesia, Nov 25, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The 2020 West Java Investment Summit (WJIS 2020) was held in Bandung City this week, Nov 16 to 19, hosted by the West Java provincial government in collaboration with the Bank of Indonesia Representative Office in West Java. Through the WJIS 2020, West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil invited international investors from around the world to invest in the province of West Java, particularly through the Rebana Metropolitan project.Rebana Metropolitan is the northern / northeastern area of West Java Province that includes the six districts of Sumedang, Majalengka, Cirebon, Subang, Indramayu, and Kuningan and the city of Cirebon. The Metropolitan area has a population of 9.28 million, or some 18.82% of the total 49.3-million populace of West Java as of 2019.As many as 1,434 foreign and domestic investors participated in the one-on-one meeting session on Monday, in which 16 land projects were offered with a total investment value of US$2.8 billion (Rp 39.5 trillion). Governor Ridwan Kamil offered the advantages of investing in West Java for international investors. First, West Java has quality infrastructure, and one of them is the P...

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Trintech Announces the Expansion of Its Executive Team with the Addition of a Chief Human Resources Officer

DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE, Nov 25, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Trintech, a leading global provider of integrated Record to Report software solutions for the Office of Finance, today announced the appointment of Felicia Taylor as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Trintech. With a focus on our employees, Taylor will help Trintech continue to build an engaged, inclusive, and high-performing culture. She will lead all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, talent development and learning, business partnerships, organizational development and effectiveness, compensation and benefits, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and operations and systems."Businesses don't create value; people do. Our employees are the heart of our business, which is why I am thrilled to announce the addition of a CHRO focused on continuing to provide our employees with a great place to work and ways to grow and develop their careers," said Teresa Mackintosh, Chief Executive Officer of Trintech. "Felicia's strong track record and rich experience in talent development and change management across international teams will help us to ensure we continue to build an agile culture of inclusivity and ...

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AppsFlyer Exceeds $200 Million in ARR and Sets Its Sights on Shaping the Future of the Marketing Tech Stack, Opens New Office in Australia

SINGAPORE, Nov 24, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - AppsFlyer, the global attribution and marketing analytics leader, today announced Salesforce Ventures joined its roster of investors in a late stage extension of its $210 million series D round led by General Atlantic earlier this year, to continue its velocity through product innovation with consumer privacy at the forefront.As shifting privacy policies and regulations transform the marketing landscape, AppsFlyer has been experiencing increased demand for its expanding suite of products, including holistic attribution, marketing analytics, fraud protection, incrementality measurement, and customer experiences and engagement tools, while connecting app developers to more than 8,000 partners via its marketplace.The AppsFlyer platform is rapidly becoming a core component in the most advanced marketing tech stacks. Ecosystem shifts and digital transformation accelerated by COVID-19 have fueled the growth of AppsFlyer's groundbreaking solutions to meet the needs of marketers and app developers. These include innovative, privacy-centric attribution solutions for iOS 14, in a post-IDFA world; App Clips analytics; a zero budget marketing plan for...

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Eco Asia Conference highlights green opportunities

HONG KONG, Nov 24, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The increased use of disposables such as face masks and plastic lunch boxes during the pandemic has helped to highlight the importance of environmental protection. Environmental issues were to the fore at the Eco Asia Conference, powered by the Environment Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and one of the key events held as part of Eco Expo Asia 2020.In his speech at the Eco Asia Conference, Wong Kam-sing, Secretary for the Environment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, shared on Hong Kong's green efforts, including its response to carbon reduction targets set by Mainland China.Hendrik Rosenthal, Director - Group Sustainability of CLP Group, Anson Lim, CFO of Freetech Road Recycling Technology (Holdings) Co. Ltd, Albert Lam, CEO of Novelte Robotics Limited, and Daniel Leung, Professor of Practice at the Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable Development, shared insights during a panel discussion on implementing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (L-R)Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environment B...

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Blockpass Supports Permissionless DeFi Protocol UniLend Fundraiser with KYC & AML Screening

HONG KONG, Nov 24, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass today announced a successful working partnership with UniLend, the decentralised finance (DeFi) platform. UniLend recently conducted a successful fundraiser, with Blockpass providing the requisite KYC and AML provision in order to meet regulatory compliance. By handling the compliance measures, the UniLend team were able to focus their efforts on the actual fundraising process.UniLend is a permissionless decentralized protocol that combines spot trading services and money markets with lending and services through smart contracts. The integrated smart contract for both features of the protocol allows both trading & DeFi capabilities to co-exist within the same protocol, solving the liquidity and liquidation issue which has been limiting the growth of DeFi adoption to a broader market.Blockpass is a digital identity verification provider which provides a one-click compliance gateway to financial services and other regulated industries. From the Blockpass Mobile App, users can create, store, and manage a data-secure digital identity that can be used for an entire ecosystem of services, token purchases and access to regulated ind...

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Redsun Services is Selected as a Constituent Stock of FTSE Global Micro Cap ex US Index

HONG KONG, Nov 24, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Redsun Services Group Limited ("Redsun Services" or the "Group"; stock code:1971), a fast-growing comprehensive community services provider focusing on the Yangtze River Delta, has been selected as a constituent stock of the FTSE Global Micro Cap ex US Index by FTSE Russell, an authoritative global index provider, with effect from 21 December 2020. FTSE Russell is the world's second largest index company. Its indices cover 98% of the investable stock markets around the world, including more than 8,000 securities in 46 countries which account for 99% of the world's investable securities capitalization. FTSE Global Equity Index Series (GEIS) is the flagship index of FTSE Russell, and FTSE Global Micro Cap ex US Index is one of the indices under GEIS.FTSE Russell Index plays a significant role in the global capital market. Among the passive funds which track global indexes and global emerging market indexes, 40% of such funds use FTSE Russell as a benchmark, hence have gained the trust of global investors. FTSE Russell has also been regarded as one of the key reference indicators by 98 institutions that are among the world's top 10 investment...

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Commodities Intelligence Centre to groom Global Commodity Champions On the Back of RCEP

SINGAPORE, Nov 24, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Commodities Intelligence Centre (CIC), a B2B e-trade platform for physical commodities, has announced its plans to groom one Global Commodity Champion from each participating country of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Since the start of year, CIC has reported more than 20% increases in customers joining the platform compared to the same period last year, and a surge in online transactions with over 4,000 customers searching for trading opportunities on the platform. CIC has since achieved a gross merchandise volume of US$13.2 billion (S$17.7 billion), with over 5,200 registered users covering markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India and China, among other countries in Asia. CIC looks to develop more than ten Global Commodity Champions over the next three to five years, as it strives to uncover new trading opportunities and boost global trade facilitation on the back of RCEP.Peter Yu, Chief Executive Officer of Commodities Intelligence Centre, shared, "The coronavirus has radically reshaped the global supply chain, exposing the fragility of the industry. We believe that CIC is well-placed to empower c...

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Trintech Client ABB Named Winner in 13th Annual Ventana Research Digital Leadership Awards

DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE, Nov 24, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Trintech, a leading global provider of integrated Record to Report software solutions for the office of finance, announced today that its customer, ABB, a leading global engineering company, has been named the winner in the "Office of Finance" category of the 13th annual Ventana Research Digital Leadership Awards. ABB's win is attributed to its innovative use of Trintech's Cadency solution, standardizing its Record to Report process and generating increased efficiency across its global team."Technology is essential but achieving the most from technology requires leadership to implement change," notes Robert Kugel, Senior Vice President and Research Director at Ventana Research. "We gave ABB and Trintech our 2020 Digital Leadership award for having successfully tackled an ambitious close process digitization and standardization project in a decentralized worldwide organization."In its 13th year, the Ventana Research Digital Leadership Awards program showcases "the leadership and use of business applications or technology that contribute significantly to improved efficiency, productivity and the performance of their organizatio...

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Hong Kong Book Fair rescheduled to July 2021

HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced earlier that the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, had been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The HKTDC has since been monitoring the pandemic situation closely while maintaining close contact with the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) and the industry.In view of the latest pandemic developments, the HKTDC met with representatives of the Book Fair's supporting organisations again today (23 November). With the safety of the public and exhibitors being the organiser's top priority, and considering that indoor mass gatherings should be avoided, it was agreed unanimously by the HKTDC and supporting organisations that there would be significant risk should the Book Fair be held in December, even with various precautionary measures being put in place. A decision was therefore made to reschedule the event to July 2021.The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to support the industry in participating in the rescheduled fair through the Anti-epid...

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Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference closes

HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The 10th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded its live programme on 18 November. More than 60 leaders from the logistics, maritime and aviation sectors around the world shared their insights in 35 topical sessions at the event. ALMAC had its debut as an online event (ALMAC Online) this year and industries continued to show their support with more than 10,000 viewers from close to 60 countries and regions joining the global live streaming, including many from Hong Kong, Mainland China and nine out of 10 countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) bloc, along with newcomers from Austria, Brunei, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, Rwanda, Slovakia and Uzbekistan and more, highlighting how the online format offered networking opportunities spanning the globe.In the Air Freight Forum on day one of the 10th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), air cargo community stakeholders shared their views on the industry’s outlook. Y...

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WIKA Honored for Corporate Excellence in 2020 Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards

JAKARTA, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - PT WIJAYA KARYA (Persero) Tbk (WIKA) was honored for its Corporate Excellence at the 2020 Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEAs) by Enterprise Asia, held in a virtual ceremony on Friday, Nov 20 in Singapore. The APEAs honor business leaders and organizations who have shown outstanding performance and tenacity in developing successful businesses, whilst not neglecting the social responsibilities that come with leadership. The 2020 APEA nominations followed a selection process which involved experts from various sectors and industry players across Southeast Asia Pacific. WIKA, with its strong operational and CSR activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as successful foreign business expansion and 33% compound annual growth rate from 2017-2019, received an Award for Corporate Excellence, after competing with many other multinational firms.Richard Tsang, President of Enterprise Asia and founder of Strategic Public Relations Group, the largest independent public relations firm in the region, said the award winners were able to deliver on their commitments, and progress along with employees and stakeholders towards company goals and values...

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AVIA closes the year on a high note with its biggest turnout yet for the Asia Video Summit

HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) held its annual state of the industry event, the Asia Video Summit (the Summit), which was supported by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the Lead Sponsor, on 10 to 12 November 2020 with resounding success as over 1000 delegates from the Asian video industry gathered for the Summit. With most sessions live and broadcast from the studio to a backdrop of Hong Kong or Singapore, the Summit was produced to a very high standard and caps what has been a successful series of virtual events and webinars for AVIA.AVIA was honoured to have Mr. Edward Yau, GBS, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region officiated at the Opening Session of the Summit by delivering a speech video-telephonically on the first day of the Summit.The Summit opened with a macro-economic update from S&P Global Ratings' Managing Director and Chief Economist, Shaun Roache, who remained upbeat about the economy and how the potential of an early vaccine for COVID-19 could bring recovery forward, with less perm...

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BrewBilt Closes $550k in New Orders Just This Week with Oakland Based Brewery Along with $1.2M in Quotes to Restaurants

SACRAMENTO, CA, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Today BrewBilt Manufacturing Inc. (the "Company") (OTCPINK: BBRW), announced that the company received $550,000 in new orders this week, while it filed its Form-10Q ending September 30, 2020 with approximately $1M in sales, up from $500,000 in 2019 for the same period; with more than $700,000 net profit up from $100,000 in 2019. The company is showing gains of 5X, while reducing liabilities in the amount of $100,000 compared to 2019.Jef Lewis, CEO, stated, "With the projected $20M in brewery revenue for 2021, BrewBilt received several orders this week, including SGIC's order of $45,000 for the new consumer 2BBL home brewery which will debut in 2021 in our advertising campaign, and a commercial order from Ghost Town Brewer in Oakland, California for $500,000, inclusive of our new fully automated brewery consisting of 30 BBL. Ghost Town will also receive our newest accessory Mobile Flow Meter which allows the user to monitor the volume of liquid being transferred from vessel to vessel. The new flow meter is a first in the industry and will sell for $7,500."The company launched a new advertising campaign this quarter with multiple major ...

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Chun Wo Announces Research and Development Results of “Modular Integrated Construction Systems”

HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Chun Wo Construction Holdings Company Limited ("Chun Wo") has been actively developing innovative technologies targeting the construction industry so as to enhance construction efficiency and promote the transformation of the industry. To complement the major trend towards innovative development by the construction industry, Chun Wo and The P&T Group ("P&T") have developed an advanced "wall connection technology" that is applicable to Concrete "Modular Integrated Construction" Systems ("Concrete MiC"). This technology and the entire Concrete MiC solution have received "In-principle Acceptance" from the Buildings Department, meaning that they can be applied to building development projects in Hong Kong. The "wall connection technology" of Concrete MiC has also obtained the pertinent patent, making Chun Wo the first Hong Kong construction company to use this method in the design and construction of buildings up to 40 storeys high, hence substantially helping enhance construction efficiency.BIM model of a "5-face module 2-bedroom unit" built with concrete MiC developed by Chun Wo and P&TMiC technology is a state-of-the-art constru...

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SinoMab Commenced Construction of its China Headquarters

HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - SinoMab BioScience Limited ("SinoMab" or the "Company", stock code: 3681.HK), a Hong Kong-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of therapeutics for the treatment of immunological diseases, is pleased to announce that SinoLink Pharma (Suzhou) Limited ("SinoLink Pharma"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, held a commencement ceremony of its new campus on 20 November in Suzhou Industrial Park, marking the official commencement of construction of SinoMab's China headquarters.SinoMab China headquarters - SinoLink Pharma new campus commencement ceremony: Dr. Shui On Leung, the Executive Director, Chairman and CEO of SinoMab (right 3rd); Mr. Jing Qiang, the Executive Director and President of SinoMab (left 3rd)SinoMab China headquarters - SinoLink Pharma new campus previewSinoMab plans to invest 1 billion on the construction of the new campus of SinoLink Pharma in the next 2 years, which will become the Company's China headquarters. The total floor area amounted to 70,000 sq.m., including manufacturing shop, pilot plant, R&D center, quality inspection center, clinic...

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Evergrande Property Services Group Limited Announces Details of Proposed Listing on SEHK Main Board

HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Evergrande Property Services Group Limited ("Evergrande Property" or "the Group"), one of the largest and fastest-growing comprehensive property management services providers in China, has today announced the details of its proposed listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK").(from left to right): Mr. Wang Zhen, Executive Director and Deputy General Manager of Evergrande Property Services; Mr. Hu Liang, Executive Director and General Manager of Evergrande Property Services; Ms. An Lihong, Executive Director and Deputy General Manager of Evergrande Property Services(from left to right): Mr. Wang Zhen, Executive Director and Deputy General Manager of Evergrande Property Services; Mr. Hu Liang, Executive Director and General Manager of Evergrande Property Services; Ms. An Lihong, Executive Director and Deputy General Manager of Evergrande Property Services(from left to right): Mr. John Lee, Managing Director, Vice Chairman of Global Banking Asia and Head of Greater China of UBS; Mr. Wang Zhen, Executive Director and Deputy General Manager of Evergrande Property Services; Mr. Hu Liang, Executive Director and G...

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VIC Rewards and XcelTrip Bring Blockchain-enabled Vitality Packages to Consumers

SINGAPORE, Nov 20, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - CEO of XcelTrip, Mr. Gyanendra Khadka, and Dr. Richard Satur, CEO of VIC Rewards, are joining hands and e-Commerce platforms in partnership to dominate the worldwide Medical Tourism Marketspace. Together, the business-duo plan to create synergy to take on the ASEAN, Indian and Korean wellness and vitality digital marketspace. Currently, the two companies are working in tandem to raise the stakes and bring consumer wellness value to the aforementioned markets.The partnership between XcelTrip and VIC Rewards is a unique and promising one. To understand the unique value proposition of their collaboration through VIC Rewards, one has to first look at these two companies separately and then together.XcelTrip is an OTA Platform that presently accommodates over 2.4 million hotels and 450 flights Globally. VIC Marketplace, on the other hand, specializes in wellness, wellbeing, anti-aging, and therefore, Vitality products and services. By 2021, VIC Marketplace is projecting to onboard over 500 merchants into their platform. Now, through VIC Rewards, the two companies will come together to create and explore the pre-existing wellness market for medi...

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Premier Integrated Platform in APAC to Develop Innovative Therapies for Oncology Antengene Corporation Limited Successfully Listed on Main Board of SEHK

HONG KONG, Nov 20, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group", stock code: 6996.HK), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with integrated drug discovery, clinical development, anchored in Asia-Pacific (APAC) with a global layout, is officially listed and commenced trading on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK") today.Antengene's listing ceremony in Shanghai: Dr. Jay Mei, M.D., Ph.D., founder, Chairman and CEO (Left); Mr. Yiteng Liu, M.Sc., Chief Operating Officer (Right) The total number of offer shares under the Global Offering amounts to 154,153,500 shares, with the final offer price determined at HK$18.08 per offer share. The net proceeds from the Global Offering to be received by the Company, after deduction of the underwriting fees and expenses paid and payable by the Company in connection with the Global Offering, are estimated to be approximately HK$2,635.9 million. The Hong Kong offer shares initially offered under the Hong Kong Public Offering have received satisfactory response, where the total number of valid applications amounted to approximately 264...