HONG KONG, Apr 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government announced today that Dr Peter K N Lam has been reappointed as Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) for two years with effect from 1 June 2023.Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDCDr Lam said: "I am honoured to be reappointed as Chairman of the HKTDC. In the past four years, the global economy has faced unprecedented challenges. While preparing for the resumption of business in Hong Kong, the HKTDC has also been working hard to help companies, especially SMEs, continue connecting with partners around the world through our online-offline hybrid platforms. With the recent re-opening of Hong Kong, we immediately rolled out several major international conferences and exhibitions and outreach activities, including a delegation to the Middle East led by HKSAR Chief Executive Mr John Lee in February this year. We are pleased to see from the international business community not only their continued enthusiasm for Hong Kong, but also their interest in opportunities such as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Asia in general."Dr La...

Washington, DC, Apr 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - On World Quantum Day, Optica Publishing Group announced it will begin publishing a new journal in September 2023 dedicated to highly selective results in quantum information science and technology (QIST). The new journal, Optica Quantum, joins the Society's portfolio of the most-cited journals in optics and photonics and will provide the community with articles of the same exceptional standards for quality, novelty, and significance as its parent journal, Optica.Dr. Michael G. Raymer, Knight Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Founding Director of the Oregon Center for Optical Molecular and Quantum Science, University of Oregon, USA, will serve as the inaugural editor-in-chief of the Optica QuantumThe concept of quantum light serves as a foundation for many quantum technologies and ongoing research areas involving security, communications, computing, machine learning, sensing, and more. To support this rapidly growing field, Optica Quantum will be dedicated to QIST as enabled by optics and photonics, publishing theoretical and experimental research as well as technological advances and applications of quantum opt...

NEW YORK, Apr 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Peter Lake, the world's only anonymous singer-songwriter, has released yet another hit single "Nuclear Air" on April 7, 2023. It is now available on streaming platforms globally. The new song, which is both catchy and thought-provoking, deals with the serious subject of nuclear weapons being back in the public consciousness. Lake contends that artists have a responsibility to be iconoclasts and push the boundaries and the discourse.Single Album CoverSays Lake: "When I speak to my parents they discuss music as a protest, music as bringing issues to light. Since when did popular music become about the day-to-day? As musicians, we need to follow the lead of comedians and write about topics that matter. I don't want to die in a nuclear explosion!"With the recent events in Eastern Europe and other parts of the world, the topic of nuclear weapons has once again become an existential threat. In "Nuclear Air," Peter Lake uses his unique voice and songwriting skills to explore this important issue in a way that is both entertaining and enjoyable, but also forces you to think about it."'Nuclear Air' is a powerful song that tackles a...

DALLAS, TX, Apr 13, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Trintech, a leading global provider of cloud-based financial close solutions for the Office of Finance, today announced that Darren Heffernan, President & Chief Operating Officer, will become the company's next Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2023. Heffernan will succeed Teresa Mackintosh, who will transition to Executive Chair of the Trintech Board of Directors, after a successful seven-year tenure leading the company.Heffernan, who has been with Trintech since 2001, has held a number of strategic and corporate development roles throughout his tenure at the company. He has been instrumental in driving significant growth in his capacity as CFO and President & COO, as well as through his involvement in the company's international business expansion. Heffernan's diverse experience and deep industry knowledge will inform his stewardship of Trintech's continued focus on the company's operational excellence and commitment to client service, partnership and growth.Prior to Trintech, Heffernan held various finance and operational positions, driving innovation with companies like GE, Paramount / Universal Studi...

WICHITA, KS, Apr 13, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - weavix(TM) is set to showcase the latest innovations to its communications and productivity platform on April 17-21 at Hannover Messe 2023, a leading international conference specializing in industrial transformation for manufacturers.weavix and Microsoft Teams integration - walt smart radio showing the integration with Microsoft Teamsweavix will highlight its integration with Microsoft Azure Private 5G Core, which enables its platform to deliver enterprise-vital solutions, thus supporting the Internet of Workers platform with integration with Azure services, enhanced security, low latency and dependability.Following the company's collaboration with Microsoft at Mobile World Congress earlier this year, weavix is rolling out its integration with Microsoft Teams(R). The goal is to leverage the connectivity and solutions provided by Azure Private 5G Core to allow for collaboration between office and frontline workers and address efficiency issues more directly."Microsoft has a long and tremendous history with communication technology for office workers," said Ben Burrus, Chief Product Officer at weavix. "The interoperabili...

JAKARTA, Apr 13, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NusaTrip ("NusaTrip"), a leading Jakarta-based, IATA-licensed Online Travel Agency ("OTA") and the travel vertical of Society Pass Inc (Nasdaq: SOPA), Southeast Asia's (SEA) next generation, data-driven, loyalty, fintech and e-commerce ecosystem, today announces the acquisition of VLeisure, a Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam-based online B2B hotel platform servicing small-to-medium size hotels in Vietnam and empowering online and offline travel agencies to manage and distribute travel products and services. The VLeisure acquisition extends NusaTrip's base of operations and geographical reach outside of Indonesia for the first time. Going forward, NusaTrip will continue to acquire online and offline travel agencies in SEA as it builds a regional travel platform servicing the booming SEA travel market. The VLeisure acquisition comes at an opportune time for NusaTrip with the dramatic rebound in the SEA travel market from the depths of the Covid pandemic. The marked increase in demand is driven by strong government initiatives to boost tourism, the rise of SEA's burgeoning middle class and strong internet penetration, which enables m...

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 13, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Axiata Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Axiata Group Berhad, has launched two programmes under its Axiata Equity-In-Education Fund (AEiEF) earlier today. In line with its mission to provide education support and financial assistance to top-performing students from low-income backgrounds, Axiata Foundation's Back To School (BTS) 2023 Programme was unveiled in partnership with Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBP) as a means of widening the programme's reach nationwide. In addition, Axiata Foundation announced the launch of its All-Star Bestari Scholarship Programme (ASBS) for high-potential students from underprivileged families (B40) who wish to pursue their pre-university and undergraduate studies in local public institutions.Encik Mohamad Kamal Nawawi (Chief Executive Officer of the Axiata Foundation), Dr Norisah Binti Suhaili (Deputy Director General of Education Malaysia (Operation Sector Malaysia)), Datin Dr Norrizan Razali (Member of the Board of Trustees), and Encik Noor Azizan Bin Abd. Hadi (Deputy Director of Sekolah Berasrama Penuh) [L-R]AXIATA FOUNDATION'S BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAMME...

HONG KONG, Apr 13, 2023 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 2023年4月13日，中国中车（股份代号：601766SH、1766.HK）今天在香港举行了2022年全年业绩投资者及分析师专场推介会，近百位来自各大金融机构的投资者及资深分析师参会，现场座无虚席。中国中车董事长孙永才先生、财务总监李铮女士、副总裁马云双先生、董事会秘书王健先生及相关部门负责人出席此次投资者推介会，与参会者分享了公司在2022年工作取得的新成效、公司发展面临的新机遇以及2023年经营工作总体思路，并作了深入的交流。中国中车董事长孙永才先生首先致辞欢迎并感谢参会的投资者和分析师。他表示，中国中车自成立以来，聚焦主责主业，加强战略引领，深刻把握机遇，积极应对挑战，已发展成为全球规模领先、品种齐全、技术一流的轨道交通装备供应商。2022年，面对严峻复杂的外部环境，公司将目光聚焦在实现高质量的稳增长，全面推进「十四五」战略落实落地，圆满完成了各项目标任务，为稳定宏观经济大盘作出了积极贡献。展望未来，孙永才先生指出2023年是中国中车实施“十四五”战略规划承上启下的重要之年。公司会坚持以市场为导向，以客户需求为中心，实现双赢多赢的目标，加强全球业务布局，推动实施重点项目和示范工程，高质量推进“走出去”重大合作项目，为世界提供基于数字化、智能化、绿色化、全寿命周期服务的系统解决方案。同时，中国中车也以“连接世界造福人类”为使命，将国际化作为重要发展方向，加快全球业务布局，积极参与全球轨道交通建设。随后，中国中车董事会秘书王健先生分别从工作成果、发展面临机遇、业务发展规划三方面分享了公司2022年的经营情况。2022年，中国中车各项工作取得新成效。面对复杂的外部形势，中国中车牢牢把握“一核两商一流”的战略定位，即“成为以轨道交通装备为核心，具有全球竞争力的世界一流高端装备制造商和系统解决方案提供商”，以及“一核三极多点”的业务结构，即以轨道交通装备为核心，风电装备、新能源汽车、新材料为重要增长极，以储能、光伏、半导体等为新的增长点，贯彻“产品＋”“系统＋”商业新模式，聚焦“七个新突破”战略路径、“17238”经营思路和“11551”目标要求，突出业务和市场两大重点，全力推进改革发展等各项工作取得积极成效。2022年，中车品牌价值达1,341亿元，公司连续6年获得国际评级机构中国国家主权级信用评价。年内，公司绩效指标稳中向好，归母净利润实现两位数增长。公司实现营业收入2,229.39亿元，同比下降1.24%；公司综合毛利率为21.22%，同比增加0.65个百分点；实现归属于上市公司股东的净利润116.53亿元，同比增长13.11%；加权平均净资产收益率为7.35%，较上年增加0.64个百分点。报告期内，公司主要业务板块收入稳中有变，新产业及海外业务收入实...

DUBAI, Apr 13, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Dubai DIFC-based Qstay Hospitality Technologies, a next-generation hospitality company that is transforming the guest experience through technology and design, announced today that it is launching its first 30 properties in the emirate of Ras al Khaimah this month. In addition, the company plans to scale its model to London starting this summer, with plans to launch properties by autumn. Qstay is also planning to expand to Riyadh and the Emirates of Fujairah and Abu Dhabi later this year.Since its founding, Qstay has been on a mission to redefine the hospitality industry through modern, technology-powered service and inspiring, thoughtfully designed accommodations, combined into one seamlessly managed experience. The company operates over 250 properties, with 200 more signed and expects to have 450 revenue-generating units by the end of 2023. Qstay had raised $6.5 million in seed funding and is currently closing $8.5 million pre-Series A round.Qstay plans to capitalize on opportunities within the growing $800+ billion global lodging market and strengthen its position as a differentiated, rapidly growing innovator in the hospi...

DIFC-led dialogue hosts ten heads of banks and FinTechs for discussion on current financial stability and outlookDUBAI, Apr 11, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region hosted the second Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS) Dialogues this week, powered by the Innovation Hub. Heads of 10 leading regional banks and FinTechs were invited to unpack the challenges facing the financial sector and deliberate on how the industry can de-risk and build resilient, sustainable financial institutions.According to recent research by Report Ocean, the global FinTech Lending Market was valued at approximately USD573.05 bn in 2021 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 27.4% over the forecast period 2022-2029.Hosting the roundtable, Mohammad AlBlooshi, Head of DIFC Innovation Hub and FinTech Hive, said, "As an industry predicated on confidence and trust, we are currently seeing the banking sector experience a time of disruption. Given global headwinds, we have an opportunity to build more resilient institutions through collaboration between...

AUSTIN, TX, Apr 13, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A Business Agreement was mutually signed by CIPHER CORE, Co., Ltd. a Japanese Corporation ("CC"), 100% a subsidiary of CIPHER-CORE, Inc. US publicly held company (OTC PINK:CFCI) and Prabhu Bank Ltd.(PBL) a Nepalese leading banking and financial service group located in Nepal which has a Class A Financial Institution license and regulated by the Central Bank of Nepal.Whereas CC will provide its Overseas Remittance Service in Japan using CC's software, "CIPHER REMIT" previously called "COMPASS" providing convenience, safety, quickness and drastically less expensive, enabling the customers to transfer their money through Smart-Phone without visiting the bank, wallet to wallet.Whereby Prabhu Bank Ltd. (Merged with Century Commercial Bank) will be designated as a receiving company or an intermediary delivery company to deliver the Transfer Amount to the beneficiaries in the Territory. It is said that as of today 100,000 Nepalese are working in Japan who are monthly transferring their earned money of 100,000 yen in average (about US$ 770 equivalent) to Nepal.Mr. Takstoshi Nakamura CEO/President of CIPHER-CORE, Inc. said that C...

Philadelphia, PA, Apr 12, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - As U.S. health systems continue to struggle with a chronic nursing shortage, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and CGFNS International, a global leader in international credentials evaluation to support health professional mobility, are expanding their collaboration to help expedite credentials verification while boosting fraud detection and ensuring patient safety.The cooperative effort will focus on information-sharing between the two organizations and technology improvements aimed at creating efficiencies that will streamline credentials verification for nurses applying to work in a new jurisdiction. This comes as state nursing boards across the U.S. face growing pressure to accelerate verification processes and enable nursing staff vacancies to be filled more quickly.Meanwhile, with growing numbers of foreign-trained nurses applying to work in the United States, the collaboration will also aim to improve efficiencies in verifying their qualifications and shorten approval times, while also improving the capabilities of verification systems to detect fraudulent activities. To further strengthen frau...