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XOX Strengthens Presence in Local Football Scene with KLCFC Partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - XOX Berhad (XOX), via its sports marketing arm, XOX Pro Sport Sdn. Bhd., and the Kuala Lumpur City Football Club (KLCFC) have kick-started a partnership to offer XOX's comprehensive range of product and service to the public. The companies in XOX's ecosystem range from technology offerings to financial products, events management and even apparels.Mr Winson Wong, Chief Operating Officer XOX; Mr. Ng Kok Heng, Group CEO XOX; Mr. Stanley Bernard, CEO of Kuala Lumpur City FC; Mr. Noor Azri bin Noor Azerai, Director of Rinani Group Berhad [L-R]Mr. Tan Tai Liang, Chief Sales Officer; Ms. Sylvia Kong Choo Hui, Group Chief Financial Officer XOX; Mr. Yakub Hussaini, General Manager Kuala Lumpur City FC; Mr. Winson Wong, Chief Operating Officer XOX; Mr. Ng Kok Heng, Group CEO XOX, Mr. Stanley Bernard, Chief Executive Officer Kuala Lumpur, Mr. Noor Azri Bin Noor Azerai, Director of Rinani Group Berhad [L-R]The initial collaborative products to be rolled out are multiple co-branded mobile plans by another of XOX's subsidiary, ONEXOX Sdn Bhd, which are targeted at KLCFC's avid supporters. Fans of the football club who subscribe to ...

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Bintai Kinden Redesignates Ku Chong Hong as Group Managing Director

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Jan 20, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Bintai Kinden Corporation Berhad (Bursa: BINTAI, 6998), a mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services specialist, is redesignating Mr. Ku Chong Hong to Group Managing Director from Executive Director effective 18 January 2023.Executive Director of Bintai Kinden, En. Azri AzeraiGroup Managing Director of Bintai Kinden, Mr. Ku Chong HongMr. Ku was appointed to the Board of Directors as an Executive Director on 24 February 2022. He joined Bintai Kinden as Group Accountant in June 2019 and was subsequently redesignated Head of Finance and Accounts on 17 September 2019 and then Chief Financial Officer on 12 October 2020. He is a member of the Executive Management Committee of the Company. Besides Bintai Kinden, he is also an Executive Director at Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad and an Independent Non-Executive Director of Malaysian Genomics Resources Berhad.Mr. Ku worked for several audit firms before joining Grant Thornton Malaysia as an audit senior manager in 2017. He has over eight years as an auditor with exposure to audit and assurance as well as business advisory in a broad spectrum of ...

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Shares of Major Global Medical Device Manufacturer OrbusNeich Medical Group Commence Trading on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Dec 23, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Shares of OrbusNeich Medical Group Holdings Limited ("OrbusNeich" or the "Group"), a major global medical device manufacturer specialized in interventional instruments for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) procedures, today commenced trading on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEX"), under the stock code 6929. Mr. Teddy Chien, Chairman Emeritus and Founder (right) and Mr. David Chien, Chairman, Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer (left), together strike the ceremonial gong, marking the Group's listing on the Main Board of HKEXMr. David Chien, Chairman, Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer (right) presents a souvenir to HKEXOrbusNeich makes a generous donation of HK$3,000,000 to HKEX Foundation to secure the auspicious stock code number "6929". Mr. David Chien, Chairman, Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer (right) presents the cheque to HKEX(From left to right): John Chow,Executive Director and Head of Business Development; Jason Chen, Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary; Gloria Tam, Indep...

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Southern Score Builders Berhad Completes Regularisation Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Southern Score Builders Berhad (Bursa: SSB8, 0045), a former Guidance Note 3 (GN3) company, has completed its regularisation plan which involves, amongst others, the acquisition of Southern Score Sdn Bhd (SSSB), a G7 contractor. Following the acquisition, Southern Score Builders will be involved the provision of construction management services mainly for high-rise residential buildings. Shares of the Company also resumed trading after being suspended since December 2020.Gan Yee Hin, ED and CEO of Southern Score BuildersLed by an experienced and technically strong management team, SSSB adopts construction practices that support the efficiency optimisation of its construction projects. It adopts industrialised building system (IBS) in most of its development and construction projects which is aimed at increasing productivity and improving quality of its projects. Besides that, by leveraging on its asset-light and flexible delivery model, SSSB is able to offer a standardised and cost-efficient building process which enables scalability and flexibility with lower exposure to cyclicality and house prices.SSSB recorded net p...

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Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive shares his vision for Hong Kong with UK business community at virtual dialogue

HONG KONG, Nov 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - To strengthen the longstanding economic and trade relationship between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom (UK), a virtual dialogue with the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr John Lee, was held to engage with the business community in the UK on 2 November, hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director; Dr Peter KN Lam, HKTDC Chairman; John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Peter Burnett, Immediate Past Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong [L-R]Moderated by the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Immediate Past Chairman, Mr Peter Burnett, the dialogue served as a unique opportunity for UK businesses to interact with the HKSAR Chief Executive and hear first-hand updates on the latest policy initiatives to strengthen Hong Kong and new opportunities for the international business community, just weeks after the Chief Executive delivered his first Policy Address.In his opening address, Mr. Lee underlined Hong Kong's established strengths and arising opportunities, and what the ...

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Olympus Announces Leadership Succession Plan

TOKYO, Oct 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global medtech company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced that Stefan Kaufmann, the current Director, Executive Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, has been tentatively appointed Director, Representative Executive Officer, President, and CEO of the company effective April 1, 2023. Yasuo Takeuchi, the current Director, Representative Executive Officer, President, and CEO will serve as Director, Representative Executive Officer, Chairman, and ESG Officer. These changes are scheduled to be formally decided by the Board of Directors at the end of March 2023.Stefan Kaufmann tentatively appointed new Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO as the global medtech leader prepares for the company's next stage of growthThe leadership transition is intended to strengthen the company's management foundation as Olympus executes its value-creation plan. Takeuchi has led Olympus' recent transformation journey to become a leading global medtech company. Moving forward, Kaufmann will lead the company's resources to elevate the sta...

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The Philippines’ Payments, E-Commerce & Banking Leaders to Gather Live Online this September to Chart the Future of Commerce

MANILA, Sep 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Seamless Philippines returns live online this 28-29 September, gathering over 1,200 attendees virtually to explore the latest innovations in the Philippines across the payments, e-commerce and banking sectors."With digital payments and ePayments in the Philippines forecast to account for 50% of transactions by 2023, also fuelling growth in e-commerce, there's no doubt that the Philippines is an exciting market," says Paul Clark, Managing Director - Asia for Terrapinn. "Over the last two years, these sectors have been at the forefront of innovation - now it's time to make sure they are positioning themselves for a post-pandemic era and securing their future growth. Seamless Philippines offers them exactly that, without even having to leave their home or office." Seamless Philippines will bring together over 60 expert speakers across four key content pillars: payments innovation, e-commerce strategy, e-commerce marketing and banking. Attendees will enjoy free access to all sessions on the platform, and all sessions will be available for on-demand viewing for one month after the event, truly offering attendees a chance to fit t...

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Asia’s Payments, E-Commerce & Banking Leaders to Gather Live Online in June, to Chart the Future of Commerce in the Region

Singapore, Jun 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Seamless Asia (www.terrapinn.com/virtual/seamless-asia/index.stm) returns live online this 22-23 June, gathering over 1,700 attendees virtually to explore the latest innovations in Asia across the payments, e-commerce and banking sectors."With digital payments in Asia forecast to exceed US$350 billion by 2026, e-commerce spending in Southeast Asia expected to reach US$180 billion by 2025 and more than 40 million new users joining the internet economy every year, there's never been a more exciting time in commerce," says Paul Clark, Managing Director - Asia for Terrapinn. "Over the last two years, these sectors have been at the forefront of innovation - now it's time to make sure they are positioning themselves for a post- pandemic era and securing their future growth. Seamless Asia offers them exactly that."Seamless Asia will bring together over 100 expert speakers across six key content pillars: payments innovation, e-commerce strategy, online payments, e-commerce marketing, banking and financial inclusion. Attendees will enjoy free access to all sessions on the platform, and all sessions will be available for on-demand ...

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CNERGENZ Berhad launches Prospectus for ACE Market IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 29, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Cnergenz Berhad (CNERGENZ), an established electronics manufacturing solutions provider based in Penang, has launched the Company's Prospectus today for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities).Mr. David Lim, Chief Executive Officer of UOB Kay Hian Securities (M) Sdn Bhd; Mr. Kong Chia Liang, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director of CNERGENZ Berhad; Dato' Azman bin Mahmud, Independent Non-Executive Chairman of CNERGENZ Berhad; Mr. Lye Yhin Choy, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of CNERGENZ Berhad; Mr. Lye Thim Loong, Chief Corporate Officer & Executive Director of CNERGENZ Berhad [L-R]Applications for the IPO have opened starting at 10.00 a.m. today following the Prospectus launch and will close on 11 May 2022. The targeted IPO listing date of the Company on the ACE Market is on 24 May 2022. At the IPO price of RM0.58 per share, CNERGENZ will have a market capitalisation of RM288.84 million ahead of its debut.The IPO involves the public issue of 100.0 million issue shares and an offer for sale of 50.0 million offer...

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Caldwell Announces International Alliance Partnership with Australia-Based Johnson Partners

TORONTO, ON, Mar 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Talent acquisition firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX:CWL); (OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced an international alliance partnership with Johnson Partners, a next generation consulting firm working in board search, executive search and leadership succession with offices across Australia.In connection with the alliance, Johnson Partners has acquired the business of Caldwell's non-owned New Zealand licensee, and integrated Caldwell's Australian team, expanding Johnson Partners' position as one of the leading executive search firms in Australasia. Johnson Partners will become Caldwell's exclusive external search partner for Australia and New Zealand, and Caldwell will become Johnson Partners' exclusive external search partner for North America and the United Kingdom."Johnson Partners is one of the region's most successful and influential executive search firms, widely recognized for their long-lasting collaborative partnerships with clients," said Chris Beck, president of Caldwell. "This reciprocal alliance is beneficial in several ways. First, it will allow us to jointly conduct transformative searches across th...

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Bintai Kinden Corporation Berhad Emerges as Substantial Shareholder in Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad

PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA, Feb 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad ("MGRC" or "the Group"), a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, is pleased to announce the entry of a new substantial shareholder, Bintai Kinden Corporation Berhad ("Bintai Kinden"), a specialist in mechanical and electrical engineering services to the construction sector, in the Group.Azri Azerai, Executive Director of MGRCBintai Kinden now has an effective shareholding of 5.03% stake in MGRC, following the acquisition of 6.25 million shares by Bintai Trading Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bintai Kinden, on 17 February 2022.Following the acquisition, Encik Noor Azri bin Dato' Sri Noor Azerai ("Azri Azerai"), who was redesignated as an Executive Director of MGRC effective from 16 February 2022, will oversee the business development, human resources and finance functions of the Group. Azri Azerai has relinquished his role as Deputy Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of Bintai Kinden after taking up the new role in MGRC, but will remain on the Board of Bintai Kinden as an Executive Director.Azri Azerai, who was appointed to Bintai Kinden's Board in ...

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HKTDC appoints new Deputy Executive Director

HONG KONG, Jan 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has appointed Ms Sophia Chong as Deputy Executive Director overseeing international trade fairs and digital business for the Council. She succeeds Mr Benjamin Chau, who is retiring after 37 years at the HKTDC."Sophia is an industry veteran whose drive, commitment and talent have contributed to Hong Kong's role as a global leader in international trade fairs and conferences," said Ms Margaret Fong, Executive Director, HKTDC."Her experience in all aspects of the Council's work has given her a broad perspective and insights that will be crucial in helping Hong Kong's SMEs [small and medium-sized enterprises] ride through this period of unprecedented challenge and capture new opportunities."Ms Fong added, "I would also like to express my heartfelt thanks to Benjamin whose ingenuity and dedication helped the Hong Kong business community weather many economic challenges over the past three decades, and whose marketing talent helped our city become one of the most important trade fair capitals of the world. He will be greatly missed."Ms Chong has been promoted from the position of A...

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DigitalX Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

PERTH, AU, Dec 23, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - DigitalX Limited (ASX:DCC)(OTCQB:DGGXF) ('DigitalX' or 'the Company') is pleased to announce that after an extensive executive search process it has appointed highly experienced finance industry executive Lisa Wade as Chief Executive Officer.HIGHLIGHTS- Lisa Wade, former Head of Digital Innovation and Sustainability at National Australia Bank, appointed new Chief Executive Officer- Lisa has over 30 years' experience in finance and financial markets and has a strong background in blockchain project development- Appointment positions DigitalX with a team and leadership capable of executing its next phase of growth and development- Lisa was recently recognised as 'Gender & Diversity Leader of the Year' at the 2021 Australian Blockchain Industry AwardsMs Wade has nearly 30 years of finance and financial markets experience working in organisations such as Citigroup, Bendigo Bank and most recently as Head of Digital Innovation and Sustainability at National Australia Bank (NAB).She has a strong background in blockchain project development, having recently lead the Project Atom Central Bank Digital Currency project (CBDC), a...

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Spikes Asia Announces Full Jury Line-Up for 2022

Singapore, Dec 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Spikes Asia has today announced the full jury line-up of industry leaders set to judge the Spikes Asia Awards, Asia Pacific's most prestigious creative communications accolade.Now in its 35th edition, the Spikes Asia awards will bring 106 jurors together to judge work in 24 awards categories, including new awards developed in response to the region's shifting creative trends: The Creative Data Spike, the Social & Influencer Spike, and the incorporation of the Tangram Awards to form the new Strategy & Effectiveness Spike. In 2022, the awards will set the definitive benchmark for not only creative excellence, but also marketing strategy and effectiveness in Asia-Pacific for the first time. Philip Thomas, Chairman, Spikes Asia, said, "This formidable line-up of jury members represents the dynamism and diversity of the APAC creative community and the evolution of the Spikes Asia Awards. 2022 is an exciting year for Spikes Asia. A number of Spikes Award categories have been refreshed and expanded and the new Strategy & Effectiveness Spike, recognises the vital link between creativity and marketing effectiveness."The...

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SinoMab Was Invited to Attend the Inaugural Asia Summit on Global Health

HONG KONG, Nov 26, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - 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, was invited to attend the inaugural Asia Summit On Global Health ("ASGH"), jointly organized by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) yesterday, Dr. Shui On LEUNG, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SinoMab, joined the panel discussion on the topic of "What's Next for Healthcare Innovation and Investment".The panel discussion of "What's Next for Healthcare Innovation and Investment"; Dr. Shui On LEUNG, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company (second right)Dr. Shui On LEUNG was the guest speakerWith the theme of "Shaping a Resilient and Sustainable Future", the Inaugural ASGH was held at the Convention Hall of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and synchronized online. At the panel discussion with the topic of "What's Next for He...

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The Executive Centre (TEC) Reaffirms Hong Kong Commitment With New AIA Central Centre

HONG KONG, Nov 18, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Executive Centre ("TEC"), the leading premium flexible workspace provider serving more than 36,000 Members in 32 cities across the world's fastest-growing economies of Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, today announces the opening of its new centre at AIA Central (the "Centre"), its 11th location in Hong Kong.The simulation of the Apollo at TEC's new AIA Central Centre.The new Centre located on the entire 15th floor of AIA Central will add over 280 workstations and approx. 15,000 sq ft of workspace to TEC's Hong Kong portfolio, an effort which demonstrates TEC's continuous commitment to help organisations provide the best-in-class, all-inclusive business-ready workspace in the best buildings in the city's CBD areas for their employees. "Our new Centre at AIA Central embraces a brand-new, contemporary design with the aim to provide highly aesthetic and functional spaces to support all aspects of work," said Nadia Zhu, Regional Managing Director of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan of TEC. "As companies worldwide are formulating new workplace strategies, TEC offers the flexible option to embrace hybrid work without losing the ...

Me & My Money: Reaping returns over time rather than trying to time the market

There is a lot more to investing than just maximising returns, says finance executive Chuin Ting Weber, who looks at the process with a more analytical eye than most. "Money is like fire: It is a good servant but a cruel master, and like fire, it cannot be left alone," says Mrs Weber, chief executive and chief investment officer of fund manager MoneyOwl. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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UREEQA Appoints Technology Marketing Leader Kirk Fergusson as CEO

ONTARIO CA, Sep 14, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - UREEQA, a blockchain platform for protecting, managing and monetizing creative work, today announced that the company is bolstering its executive core as technology marketing leader Kirk Fergusson becomes the new CEO. Former CEO Harsch Khandelwal rounds out the executive team as Executive Chairman.Kirk FergussonIn barely a year, UREEQA has evolved from a compelling concept to a crypto project with a loyal, growing base of believers and Tokenholders as well as a healthy pipeline of clients excited to utilize the company's revolutionary platform. UREEQA will increase its dedicated focus on proactively engaging its core audiences and demonstrating the platform's full potential for helping Creators protect, manage and monetize their work. The organization is making valuable changes to its braintrust in order to maximize its ability to develop in a wide range of fields.In his new role as Executive Chairman, Khandelwal will focus on strategic development and implementation to support UREEQA's continued growth. Meanwhile, Fergusson - a distinguished technology marketing executive - moves into the CEO role. Altogether, the rearr...

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Open Banking Expo Reunites Open Banking and Open Finance Ecosystem After 18 Months Apart

London, UK, Sep 10, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Open Banking Expo, the largest global community of Open Banking and Open Finance executives driving the biggest digital transformation in the financial services sector, will this November bring back together European innovators, disruptors and visionaries. On 4 November 2021, leaders and experts from across the breadth of financial services, including the UK's largest banks, fintechs, credit card and payments providers, business lenders and regulators, will gather to share lessons learnt from the initial implementation journey and insights into the future of the industry, as well as what is required for continued adoption of Open Banking and Open Finance across the globe. With Token as its headline partner, this year's event, the first in-person gathering in over 18 months, comes at a time when the industry is anticipating change in Open Banking governance in the UK and follows the mandate from the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) on variable recurring payments (VRP).Todd Clyde, CEO of Token, said: "We're delighted to support the Open Banking Expo UK as its headline sponsor. Since last year's Confex, Open Bankin...