Read More

Showa Denko’s Program to Develop 8-inch SiC Wafers for Next-generation Green Power Semiconductor Selected for NEDO’s Green Innovation Fund Projects

TOKYO, May 24, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Showa Denko (SDK) (TOKYO: 4004) proposed its "Project to Develop SiC Wafers Technology for Next-generation Green Power Semiconductors(1)" (hereinafter "the Project") to New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) as a candidate for "Projects to Develop Wafers Technology for Next-generation Power Semiconductors" which was set as a research and development target of "Next-generation Digital Infrastructure Construction(2)" in "Green Innovation Fund Projects" (hereinafter GI Fund Projects). And the Project has been selected for GI Fund Projects by NEDO.In October 2020, the Japanese Government declared that it aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Aiming to significantly accelerate efforts toward structural changes in the energy and industrial sectors and undertake bold investment for innovation, which are necessary for achievement of the above national target, Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI) decided in October 2020 to develop a Green Innovation Fund at the level of 2 trillion yen as part of the NEDO. The plan of GI Fund Projects, which are based on the specific goals shared by public an...

Legion Network Launches Blockchain Super App

New York, NY, May 24, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Legion Network, the first super app to integrate the industry's best services into one accessible blockchain ecosystem, has announced its official launch. Being the first of its kind, the super app aims to revolutionize the crypto space by offering a variety of services ranging from Crypto Wallets, NFTs, Play to Earn, Watch To Earn, Launchpads, Rewards and more. Legion Network aims to empower users, regardless of their experience, to become well acquainted with the new benefits of blockchain technology.They believe that the world of blockchain should be accessible for everybody. By widening the scope, more users are guaranteed endless use cases through a constantly evolving super app that will allow users to connect, collaborate, and engage with their respective audiences on a mass scale.Legion Super App Features:Legion WalletLegion Wallet is a non-custodial solution that allows users to swap, buy, sell, and stake tokens in one place. Users can buy over 80 cryptocurrencies in 160 plus countries worldwide with their debit or credit card via Moonpay.Legion ArcadiaLegion Arcadia is an interactive play-to-earn gaming platf...

The APCO Bone Health QI Tool Kit – Putting a brake on fractures in the world’s most populous & fastest ageing region

8TAIPEI, May 24 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - An osteoporotic fracture occurs every three seconds worldwide.1 With more than 50 per cent of the world's hip fractures expected to occur in the Asia Pacific (AP) region over the next two decades, the Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) has launched a Bone Health QI Tool Kit today (May 24, 2022), to promote quality improvement (QI) of osteoporosis care.This comprehensive tool kit, that encompasses multiple components in the screening, diagnosis and management of osteoporosis, is a world-first of its kind, said Dr Manju Chandran, APCO Chairperson and Director of the Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Unit, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore. "Previous audits have focused on just a single aspect of osteoporosis care, namely the identification and appropriate management of osteoporotic fragility fractures. A perfect storm of a rise in osteoporosis among Asia-Pacific populations is expected to occur due to the region's rapidly ageing population, mounting urbanisation, and subsequent increase in sedentary lifestyles,"2 Dr Chandran said. "A recent analysis of nine Asian countries and regions reveals the number of hip fractu...

Read More

The APCO Bone Health QI Tool Kit – Putting a brake on fractures in the world’s most populous & fastest ageing region

SINGAPORE, May 24, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - An osteoporotic fracture occurs every three seconds worldwide.1 With more than 50 per cent of the world's hip fractures expected to occur in the Asia Pacific (AP) region over the next two decades, the Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) has launched a Bone Health QI Tool Kit today (May 24, 2022), to promote quality improvement (QI) of osteoporosis care. Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) launched a comprehensive Bone Health QI Tool Kit today to promote quality improvement (QI) of osteoporosis care. (May 24, 2022)This comprehensive tool kit, that encompasses multiple components in the screening, diagnosis and management of osteoporosis, is a world-first of its kind, said Dr Manju Chandran, APCO Chairperson and Director of the Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Unit, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore. "Previous audits have focused on just a single aspect of osteoporosis care, namely the identification and appropriate management of osteoporotic fragility fractures. A perfect storm of a rise in osteoporosis among Asia-Pacific populations is expected to occur due to the region's rapidly ageing populati...

Read More

Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad Posts 212% Increase in Revenue for 3Q FY2022

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, May 23, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad, a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, today announced that the Group registered a 211.66% increase in revenue to RM5.08 million for the third quarter ended 31 March 2022 (3Q 2022) compared with revenue of RM1.63 million for the same quarter of the previous financial year.Azri Azerai, Executive Director of Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre BerhadFor the quarter under review, the Group posted profit before tax (PBT) of RM1.96 million compared with PBT of RM0.2 million in 3Q 2021. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at 1.60 sen for 3Q 2022 compared with EPS of 0.19 sen in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.For the nine months ended 31 March 2022 (9M FY2022), Malaysian Genomics registered a nearly 12-fold increase in revenue to RM22.03 million compared with RM1.85 million in 9M FY2021. The Group registered RM3.21 million in PBT for 9M FY2022 compared with a loss before tax of RM2.2 million in the corresponding period of the preceding financial year.Encik Noor Azri bin Dato' Sri Noor Azerai (Azri Azerai), Executive Director of Malaysian G...

Read More

Hektar REIT’s NPI Goes up by 17.8% in 1Q 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hektar Asset Management Sdn. Bhd., the Manager of Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (Hektar REIT), today announced the first quarter results ended 31 March 2022 (1Q 2022). Hektar REIT recorded revenue of RM29.11 million, an increase of 8.7% compared to the RM26.78 million recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The higher revenue is attributed to the increase in rental income, car park income and higher hotel occupancy, consistent with other retail and hospitality REITs. The overall retail sentiment for this quarter remained positive as it was supported by the increase in retail sales due to the pent-up demand from last quarter. Hektar REIT's net property income increased 17.9% to RM16.62 million compared with RM14.09 million recorded in 1Q 2021, while realised income for the quarter under review gained 110.7% to RM13.74 million compared with RM5.52 million in 1Q 2021. Earnings per unit rose by 106.6% to 2.92 sen for 1Q 2022 compared with 1.41 sen for 1Q 2021.Subang ParadeDespite the dynamic & challenging environment, the Manager was able to bring in new tenants and secure the existing tenanci...

Read More

医思健康收购连锁体检中心 进一步扩大客户基础整合健康检查市场

HONG KONG, May 23, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 香港最大非医院医疗服务机构*──医思健康(「公司」,连同附属公司,总称「集团」;香港联交所股份编号:2138)欣然宣布,收购美邦医学体检中心及其附属公司(「目标公司」)75%已发行股本,总代价为4,125万港元,将以现金支付。目标公司自2002年开始于香港提供全面的健康检查服务,具有悠久历史。目标公司截至公告日期于香港佐敦,铜锣湾,荃湾及观塘经营4间健康检查中心,并运营位于佐敦的一间医疗中心及位于荔枝角的一间化验所以支持医学实验室测试服务。根据截止2021年11月30日止八个月之未经审计财务数据,该等目标公司的税后溢利为约6.5百万港元。于收购完成后,集团将运营总计6间体检中心,全面覆盖香港新界,九龙及港岛,实现对香港健康检查市场的进一步整合。凭借目标公司广泛且忠诚的客户群及历史悠久的良好服务口碑,集团将有效扩大客户基础并在客户有需求时,通过进一步转介及预约医生问诊等方式,将体检服务的客户流量分流至集团其他的专科及健康管理业务分部,以增高总体收入,创造协同效益。医思健康执行董事兼首席财务官李向荣先生表示︰「在旷日持久的新冠疫情下,大众的健康管理及保健意识不断提高,推动健康管理及体检服务的需求持续上升,市场增长前景可期。相信是次收购有助推动集团于大健康市场的整合,巩固集团在消费性医疗板块的领导地位。集团将一直致力于打造以客户为中心的大健康生态闭环,为客户提供一站式的优质服务。」关于医思健康 香港最大非医院医疗服务供货商*医思健康以预防及精准医疗为业务核心,透过多元服务整合发展医疗人工智能,配套高端品牌及优质客户服务,致力为客户提供最专业、安全、有效的医疗健康服务。集团为恒生综合指数成份股及MSCI香港小型股指数。 集团目前直营的诊所/服务中心主要位于大湾区,提供一站式医疗及健康服务。服务涵盖面极广,旗下主要知名服务品牌包括连续多年荣膺全港第一的一站式医学美容解决方案DR REBORN,及多元化多维度的医学服务包括:普通科门诊企鹅杏仁、脊骨神经关节痛症全科中心、纽约脊骨物理治疗中心、健康管理中心香港仁和体检中心、疫苗中心香港安苗医疗中心、全方位牙科服务中心UMH DENTAL CARE、诊断影像中心博思医学诊断中心、仁生肿瘤及癌症中心、内视镜及日间医疗中心仁辉专科中心、专科中心联汇专科及新医疗中心、心脏专科香港国际心脏专科中心、儿科专科汇儿儿科医务中心、妇产科专科卓越医务中心及产前诊断中心、栢立医学化验所、专业健发中心发森、眼科中心唯视眼科和医思兽医医院及影像中心。*根据弗若斯特沙利文公司按2019年及2020年收入计算进行的独立研究若有进一步垂询,请联络:iPR奥美公关刘丽恩 / 陆咏诗 / 叶子欣电话:(852) 2136 6952 / 2169 046...

Read More

EC Healthcare Acquires Health Screening Services Chain, Further Expand Customer Base and Consolidate the Health Screening Market

HONG KONG, May 23, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - EC Healthcare (the "Company", which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the "Group", SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, is pleased to announce that the Group acquires 75% of the issued share capital of Mobile Medical International Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries (the "Target Group") for a total consideration of HK$41.25 million in cash. The Target Group has a long-standing history in providing comprehensive health screening services in Hong Kong since 2002. As at the date of this announcement, the Target Group operates 4 health screening centres in Jordan, Causeway Bay, Tsuen Wan and Kwun Tong, a medical center in Jordan and a laboratory in Lai Chi Kok supporting the medical laboratory testing works. According to the unaudited financial information for the eight months ended 30 November 2021, the profit after tax of the Target Group was approximately HK$6.5 million.Upon completion of the acquisition, the Group shall operate a total of 6 health screening services centers, covering New Territories, Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, thereby further consolidating the h...

元宇宙GigaSpace与NFT平台UCOLLEX建立战略伙伴合作关系

HONG KONG, May 23, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 以太空为主题的Web3元宇宙GigaSpace ( https://www.gigaspace.io/ ),宣布与NFT平台UCOLLEX ( https://ucollex.io/ )建立战略伙伴合作关系。UCOLLEX是一个创新的NFT平台,专注于推广艺术及流行文化的收藏品。 UCOLLEX是继另一个NFT交易平台MADworld以后,第二个加入「太空之港计划」的项目,将会把更多品牌和注册专利等带进Web3元宇宙。太空之港计划太空之港 (Project Spaceport) 将会打造成一个虚拟太空文化区。 GigaSpace元宇宙正式启动后,所有品牌都会在太空之港上建设自己的虚拟空间。而现在,项目已经可以在「银河地图」(Map of the Galaxy) 上永久留下他们的标志及图片,正式进入Web3的世界。此外,还有一系列的特色将令元宇宙的体验更丰富,比如,GigaSpace将建立一家品牌博物馆(Museum of Brands),品牌可以在其中以创意方式,展示各自的产品、愿景和使命。另一个令人期待的特色是品牌角色,这些特别角色还可以在元宇宙中有其他的功能。创新VR虚拟实景体验UCOLLEX除了将品牌带进元宇宙之外,更会帮品牌打造VR虚拟实景体验,以创新形式于品牌博物馆与用户互动。UCOLLEX创始人Robert Tran表示︰「透过此战略伙伴合作,我们能进一步实现我们的使命︰拉近创作人和收藏家的距离,建立一个有归属感的世界,让大家可以自由做自己热爱的事情。」关于UCOLLEXUCOLLEX背靠独角兽公司Animoca Brands,是一个以创作者为本的新一代NFT平台。早前完成了Animoca Brands领投的1000万美元融资,提供通过“虚拟艺术品大战”等创新功能将数字宝藏和娱乐融为一体的体验。关于GigaSpaceGigaSpace是一个构建于区块链之上的虚拟太空元宇宙,用户可以购买土地NFT来创建内容并探索不同的世界。 GigaSpace还提供了一个平台,通过帮助品牌和合作伙伴在元宇宙中搭建虚拟空间,致力推动Web 3技术应用及促进商业活动。https://www.gigaspace.io/https://twitter.com/Gigaspace2140https://discord.gg/gigaspace Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

Read More

Launch of World-first Expert Bone Health Resource

MELBOURNE, May 23, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - An osteoporotic fracture occurs every three seconds worldwide.(1) More than 50 per cent of the world's hip fractures are expected to occur in the Asia Pacific over the next two decades.(2) This is due to the region's rapidly aging population, mounting urbanisation, and subsequent increase in sedentary lifestyles.(2)A digital media kit is available at www.apcotoolkit.org.In an effort to stem this health crisis, the Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) will launch a Bone Health QI Tool Kit for healthcare professionals on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, to promote quality improvement of osteoporosis care.This world-first tool kit, encompassing multiple components in the screening, diagnosis, and management of osteoporosis, will help to promote multi-sector healthcare professional engagement and cooperation, to address this looming healthcare catastrophe.- Osteoporosis - the most common disease - is characterised by porous and brittle bones, whose density and quality are poor, resulting in structural skeletal deterioration.(1)- The disease is greatly under-diagnosed, and under-treated in Asia, even among those at highest ris...

Read More

Motul powers Mercedes-AMG Team Craft-Bamboo Racing to iconic P2 finish at Bathurst 12 Hour

Singapore, May 23, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Official AMG Performance Team, Mercedes-AMG Team Craft-Bamboo Racing took part in the world-famous Bathurst 12 Hour held from the 13th to the 15th of May 2022 with Motul as the factory-supported team's exclusive lubricant partner. The #91 Mercedes-AMG GT3 finished in a brilliant second place, only 8 seconds adrift in the round-the-clock endurance classic, despite starting from the back of the grid. Changing weather conditions was the story of the day, as the Motul-powered car performed exceptionally well and held reliability for the entire 12 hours on Mount Panorama Circuit.The Mercedes-AMG GT3 car used the iconic Motul 300V 5W40 Power lubricant for the V8 engine. The race was particularly challenging with the engine having to be pushed to the maximum for 12 hours on an undulating circuit forcing the race car to literally climb up a mountain over 250 times. It is imperative to have a high-performance engine lubricant when battling cars from different manufacturers and constantly driving at high RPM. Along with that, the GT3 cars go through about 40 gear changes per lap over the 6.2km circuit, accounting for almost 10,000 ...

Read More

中国万天控股(01854.HK)立足大湾区 锐意打造大湾区绿色龙头品牌

HONG KONG, May 23, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 俗话说的好「民以食为天」,受到疫情零星散发的影响,多地采取封控管控等防疫措施,抗疫的同时食物供应是否充足,价格是否平稳等民生问题也备受瞩目。其中香港也是遭受疫情攻击的城市之一,为确保物资和食物供应能够配合防疫工作的进行,特区政府与主要食品供货商积极沟通,其中港股上市公司中国万天控股(01854.HK)(下称「集团」)作为餐饮服务经营商的供货商,积极响应政府号召,为疫情防控提供强有力的民生供应保障。中国万天控股董事局主席许国伟先生(左)和中国万天控股执行董事兼行政总裁钟学勇先生(右)接受媒体访问。(由左至右)中国万天控股执行董事兼行政总裁钟学勇先生、马来西亚丹斯里皇室拿督及完美(中国)有限公司董事长古润金太平绅士、中国宋庆龄基金会理事及中山市政协原主席丘树宏先生和中国万天控股董事局主席许国伟先生为中国万天控股湾区总部成立正式揭牌。一众贵宾共同庆贺中国万天控股湾区总部成立;全国政协常委、粤港澳大湾区企业家联盟主席蔡冠深先生也通过视频对本次庆典发来祝贺和展望。中国万天控股从事采购、加工及供应食材,专为香港餐饮服务经营商提供蔬菜及水果,截止目前已经向逾480家客户门店供应1,300种食材。以深圳为重要引擎的粤港澳大湾区,正在构建成为新发展格局的先行示范者,为众多企业提供了更大的发展机遇。2022年4月集团正式宣布进军大湾区市场及扩展业务至餐饮及相应食品加工行业的上下游供应链业务。2022年5月,集团设立深圳总部,正式进军大湾区市场,之所以选择深圳为集团总部,一方面大湾区聚集多方资源,有助于集团积极拓展食品行业供应链业务,实现湾区内资源优化配置及协同发展;另一方面地理位置临近香港,且香港总部能以金融中心的角色全力协助,成为深圳总部的强力后盾。2022年5月18日集团湾区总部成立典礼于深圳南山正式举办,典礼吸引近400名来自政府、业界及媒体的嘉宾参加。中国万天控股董事局主席许国伟先生在典礼致辞中表示:「中国万天控股的愿景便是『心系文明生态,筑梦绿色生活』。 粤港澳大湾区中国的重点发展的区域,而深圳位处于湾区中心点,GDP位湾区之冠,汇聚优秀人材、金融及配套发展等也是名列前茅,它巩固集团未来发展,伸延到湾区各个大城市。」中国万天控股执行董事兼行政总裁钟学勇先生在典礼致辞中表示:「中国万天控股的使命是,要做中国一流的美好生活服务商。中国万天控股湾区总部今天正式成立,未来集团会为香港、深圳,以及大湾区的经济发展和社会进步做出一份绵薄的贡献。」深圳总部的成立仅是中国万天控股迈向大湾区战略的第一步,后续集团将逐步实现旗下三大业务(生鲜供应、零售及餐饮、环保科技)融合发展的良好局面,同时增加其利润增长点。生鲜供应方面,积极发挥原有香港供应链业务优势,把控采购需求、订单及交期、库...

Read More

The Wuling COVID Testing Cars will be delivered at the end of May

HONG KONG, May 23, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - On May 13, Guo Yanhong, the supervisor of the Medical Administration and Hospital Authority of the National Health Commission, said that it is beneficial to establish COVID testing stations within a 15-minute walk in big cities for people to carry out COVID test nearby at the press conference of the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council. In this context, "normalized COVID testing" and increasing the number of COVID testing places have become one of the key tasks of epidemic prevention and control.According to the official account of Wuling Motors (00305.hk), a Hong Kong-listed company, Wuling Industry, a subsidiary of Wuling Motors Holdings Limited, acted quickly to help build COVID testing stations within 15 minutes of walking in response to the call of 'dynamic zero-COVID' policy and 'normalized COVID testing' policy. In two days, Wuling Industry completed the design of the COVID testing car. After contacting relevant people of Wuling Motors, the second-generation Wuling COVID testing car will be put on sale at the end of May. It is now accepting reservations, and the sales consultation call is bur...

Read More

Straumann Malaysia, part of The Straumann Group, a Leading Implantology Company, Intends to Provide 3,000 Dental Implant Packages to the Ministry of Health Malaysia as part of MoU

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, May 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Straumann Group Sdn. Bhd, the Malaysian subsidiary of Straumann Group, global leader in implantology and aesthetic-dentistry, (Straumann Malaysia) intends to provide 3,000 dental implant packages worth in excess of RM10 million, which will benefit the lower-income group (B40) and underprivileged Malaysians. This intention was communicated within the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) announced by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH).Mr. Guillaume Daniellot, CEO of Straumann Group; Yang Berhormat Tuan Khairy Jamaluddin, Minister of Health Malaysia [L-R]The discussion of the MoU was led by Malaysia's Minister of Health, Yang Berhormat Tuan Khairy Jamaluddin and the Straumann Group's Chief Executive Officer, Guillaume Daniellot.Straumann Group's Chief Executive Officer, Guillaume Daniellot said, "This is a significant milestone for the Straumann Group, and we appreciate MOH's willingness to collaborate with us. Oral, especially dental health is critical to everyone's wellbeing, and we believe that everyone has the right to quality medical treatments, especially holistic and ethical dental treatments. This Programme...

Read More

12th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) search for the finest real estate as market sentiment improves

SINGAPORE, May 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Singapore edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, organised by Southeast Asia's leading property technology company, PropertyGuru (NYSE: PGRU), will return to the Lion City for its 2022 edition.Prominent, senior real estate industry figures gather 12 May at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore for the leaders' luncheon celebrating the launch of the 2022 edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) Jules Kay, General Manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards & Events, delivers his opening remarks during the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) Leaders' Luncheon on 12 May at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore-- Exclusive gala celebration to be held on 28 October 2022 at Shangri-La Singapore-- Entries and nominations are open to eligible companies and the public, respectively, until 19 August, with several new titles for local and transnational developers-- International audience can watch a live stream of awards presentation via AsiaPropertyAwards.com and digital platformsThe 12th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore), supported by Kohler and Mitsubishi Electric Asia...

Read More

TMT Offers Immersive Customer Experience with Latest Megastore in Pavilion Bukit Jalil

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Malaysia's largest technology retailer Thunder Match Technology Sdn. Bhd. (TMT) is happy to announce the opening of the fifth TMT Megastore at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, bringing a total number of 49 branches including flagship Megastores nationwide.MR. LCK, Assistant Sales Director, Thunder Match Technology Sdn. Bhd.; MR. ADRIAN YU, Founder & Managing Director, Thunder Match Technology Sdn. Bhd.; DATO' JOYCE YAP, Chief Executive Officer of Retail, Kuala Lumpur Pavillion Sdn. Bhd. [L-R]The Company, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, has grown from strength to strength ever since the first TMT retail store was opened in Plaza Imbi in 1997. TMT is now a network of offline retail and ecommerce platforms offering the latest technology gadgets with a one-stop solutions concept dedicated to providing consumers and shoppers an online to offline ("O2O") omni-channel consistent purchasing experience. The O2O omni-channel experience is a signature TMT experience.The newly launched TMT Megastore located at Pavilion Bukit Jalil offers shoppers an exclusive retail experience with an extensive and wide range of quality ...

Read More

BDO公布2022年BDO环境、社会及管治大奖得奖名单

HONG KONG, May 19, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 全球第五大会计网络 ─ BDO今天公布第四届BDO环境、社会及管治大奖(「大奖」)的得奖名单。此大奖备受上市公司的广泛支持,本年度各奖项的得奖企业是从约90个提名中选出,均展现卓越的环境、社会及管治(ESG)报告及披露。得奖企业由著名及专业的评审团选出,肯定了在推行可持续发展措施方面的杰出成绩。BDO因应2019新冠病毒疫情(「疫情」)的情况,今届BDO环境、社会及管治大奖颁奖典礼在网上举行,并邀请关注者及大众一同见证得奖企业于过去一年在ESG报告所付出的努力及取得的成就。BDO环境、社会及管治大奖举行网上颁奖典礼,表扬坚守ESG承诺及在ESG方面表现出色的企业。(左起)立信德豪审计部董事总经理陈锦荣、立信德豪非审计部董事总经理江智蛟。立信德豪董事兼风险咨询服务总监郑文汉。为了应对全球急速暖化,企业应该履行企业责任,采纳减少碳排放的方案,尽最大努力减少商业活动中所释放的温室气体,致力实践长期净零排放的业务模式。2021 年,BDO国际发起BDO可持续发展运动,承诺在2050年之前达至温室气体净零排放。BDO各事务所正共同努力实践这一承诺,避免对地球产生不良影响。因而,BDO将今届大奖主题定为「碳中和」,以表扬致力实现净零排放并在减碳各方面表现出色的公司(见下列完整名单)。最佳ESG报告大奖评审团主席香港董事学会行政总裁徐尉玲博士BBS MBE JP表示:「ESG的采纳是由董事会领导力、企业文化和员工行动共同推动。ESG报告能向持份者传达公司的价值和贡献。我很高兴见到今年入围者的高水平和得奖报告的卓越表现。这个奖项项目对促进可持续发展再次发挥作用,值得嘉许。」 ESG最佳表现大奖评审团主席世界绿色组织创办人兼行政总裁余远骋博士表示:「众所周知,现时ESG是市场焦点,很高兴看到参赛者在报告中均有提及业务先例,为TCFD框架做准备,从源头着手。身为董事会的一员,我支持积极参与。总的来说,我很高兴看到BDO继续为社会带来积极影响。」 主题大奖评审团主席世界自然基金会香港分会主管 - 企业可持续发展何美娟女士表示:「感谢BDO举办以碳中和为题的ESG大奖。我们正处于应对气候变化的关键时刻、将升温限制在摄氏1.5 度,避免给人类和自然带来灾难性的影响。商界在根据气候科学迅速减少温室气体排放方面发挥着关键作用。企业必须与供应链的成员、客户、投资者、监管机构和社会紧密合作,采取果断行动实现可持续发展。」香港立信德豪会计师事务所审计部董事总经理陈锦荣先生MH JP表示:「BDO环境、社会及管治大奖已踏入第四届,我们继续鼓励上市公司提升对社会责任和可持续发展举措的认识。2022年是充满挑战的一年,疫情肆虐下,每家公司都需要想办法进行重塑以维持运营。我们很荣幸看到许多老朋友,...

Read More

BDO announces winners of the BDO ESG Awards 2022

HONG KONG, May 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - BDO, the world's fifth largest accountancy network, today announced and honoured the winners of the fourth BDO ESG Awards (the "Awards"). This competition is widely supported by listed enterprises and this year's winners were selected from a pool of 90 nominations, all of which showcased excellence in ESG reporting and disclosure. The awardees were chosen by a prestigious and professional panel of judges in recognition of the outstanding sustainability initiatives they have implemented. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's BDO ESG Awards Presentation Ceremony was held online, with stakeholders and the general public invited to witness the efforts and achievements of the winning companies in relation to ESG reporting over the past year.The virtual BDO ESG Awards ceremony 2022 is held to pay tribute to businesses with strong ESG commitment and outstanding ESG efforts.Clement Chan, Managing Director of Assurance, BDO in Hong Kong (left) and Johnson Kong, Managing Director of Non-Assurance, BDO in Hong Kong (right).Ricky Cheng, Director and Head of Risk Advisory, BDO in Hong Kong.In response to rapid global warming, comp...

Read More

Retention Cloud Leader CleverTap Acquires Leanplum

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and MUMBAI, India, May 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - CleverTap, the world's No.1 retention cloud, today announced it has signed definitive agreements to fully acquire San Francisco based Leanplum, a leading multi-channel customer engagement platform, for an undisclosed amount.This acquisition will make CleverTap a truly global company with development centers and customer-facing and success teams across North America, Europe, Latin America, India, South East Asia and the Middle East. Combining the product stack of the two organizations, this acquisition will enhance CleverTap's capabilities and take its total customer base to over 1200 customers in more than 100 countries around the world. The deal is expected to close in Q2 of 2022.Together CleverTap and Leanplum will work with digital brands to help increase their users' engagement, retention and lifetime value by making every user experience hyper-personalized, relevant and contextual at scale in real time. As more businesses become digital-first, brands need to serve their users with delightful moments where they are, when they want and on their preferred channel. CleverTap and Leanplum wil...

Read More

宏光半导体引入新战略投资者

HONG KONG, May 19, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 宏光半导体有限公司(「宏光半导体」,连同其附属公司统称「集团」;股份代号:6908.HK)欣然宣布集团引入新战略投资者Wide Yield Investment Holding Limited (「Wide Yield Investment」),以支持集团打造世界级第三代半导体产业链平台的愿景和发展。Star Eagle Enterprise Limited以总代价302,103,000港元向Wide Yield Investment出售100,500,000股股份(相当于集团已发行之股份总数约17.83%)。Wide Yield Investment及其最终实益拥有人于事项完成后已成为集团的主要股东。集团管理层对于引入Wide Yield Investment作为宏光半导体其中的主要股东之一感到欣喜,足证Wide Yield Investment对集团的业务策略及前景充满信心。透过引入战略投资者,宏光半导体相信其股权架构及财务状况将得以进一步加强,让其充分发挥于氮化镓(「GaN」)半导体领域的发展并深化其实力。集团将继续发挥现有优势,加快发展GaN半导体业务,致力为股东创造持续且稳定的长期回报。关于宏光半导体有限公司宏光半导体有限公司(6908.HK)主要在中国从事半导体产品,包括发光二极管(「LED」)灯珠、新一代半导体氮化镓(「GaN」)芯片、GaN器件及其相关应用产品以及快速充电产品的设计、开发、制造、分包服务及销售。凭借多年来在LED制造方面的行业专业知识,集团致力加快步伐研发及拓展GaN相关产品的应用,矢志成为一间集芯片设计、制造生产及销售的半导体领先企业,并提供具有更高效率及更具竞争力系统成本的整体解决方案。有关更多资料,请浏览:www.hg-semiconductor.com Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)