With people in Asia and around the world set to celebrate Lunar New Year, CropLife Asia called for greater appreciation of regional growers and their critical contributions to food production – helping ensure food security across Asia and making available many of the ingredients to dishes enjoyed during this festive time of year. “Lunar New Year is a time when we reflect, spend more time with friends and family, and enjoy the delicious foods of the season,” said Dr. Siang Hee Tan, CropLife Asia Executive Director. “In the midst of the ongoing global pandemic, it all takes on greater meaning.…
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PARIS & TOKYO, Feb 9, 2021 – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and Worldline, a European leader in the payments and transactional services industry, announce the expansion of their partnership. This established relationship has pivoted to support both the exchange of global ecommerce and the growth of JCB Contactless enablement across Europe. Previously, the two brands coordinated to support digital shopping outside of Europe and worked to enable JCB Contactless in regions such as Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Belgium, and Poland. Now, their collaboration will make room…
The POWER WEEK Organising Committee is proud to announce the updated speaker lineup for POWER WEEK ASIA Virtual Conference, which is set to commence on 15 – 18 March 2021. Across 4 days, we will be broadcasting live interactive presentations, in-depth panel discussions, and networking sessions from leading experts across the world. POWER WEEK ASIA attracts the industry leaders from national power companies, government regulators, policy makers, renewable & IPPs, investors and suppliers from around the globe. With C-level speakers and attendees all under one roof, it offers the chance to learn the success strategies and pitfalls of notable power…
Confident in plan to boost capacity with no labor shortage this year Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) PCL (SET: STGT) enacts protective measures against the new Covid-19 outbreak – infection screening, weekly disinfectant spraying, mask wearing, and social distancing. Foreign workers are required to have work permits and passports. Additionally, Reduced congestion and increased hygienic housing are to be provided for employees to reduce risks. No labor shortages are expected while four new manufacturing plants are scheduled to open this year. Ms. Jarinya Jirojkul, Chief Executive Officer of STGT, a global producer of latex and nitrile gloves, reports that since the…
– Humanitarian crisis averted as MSC arranges relief for seafarers stuck off China’s coast since September – Bulk carrier ANASTASIA’s crew to disembark on 10 February in Japan, before ship resumes service – MSC will continue to monitor seafarers’ health and well-being while arranging repatriation Following months of repeated appeals by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company to allow a change of crew on ANASTASIA, a cargo ship which had been stuck off the coast of China since September, MSC has effectively resolved the matter, avoided a humanitarian crisis onboard and mitigated the related safety risks. MSC, which maintains the vessel and…
In response to the Executive Order titled Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government, the Government Blockchain Association, GBA, is pleased to announce that we are launching the AI for Government Community, led by Mr. Oki Mek, the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, (CAIO), for US Health and Human Services, (HHS). Mr. Mek, along with Jose Arrieta, Former CIO at HHS, developed Accelerate, the first blockchain-based program in the Federal government to get an authority-to-operate. This program was purported to save HHS $30 million over five years, according to MeriTalk, 2/11/2020. Mr. Mek’s leadership will be instrumental…
TOKYO, Feb 8, 2021 – Showa Denko (SDK; TOKYO:4004) has acquired 50% ownership in AMI Automation, headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, effective on 5th February 2021. AMI Automation provides fully integrated automation and control solutions to a wide range of industries. Showa Denko has an option to acquire the remaining 50% of AMI within 5 years. AMI, through its Meltshop Solutions division, provides electrode regulation systems and EAF optimization services to improve operating efficiencies, while its Industrial Systems division is an automation and control solution provider for a wide range of industries around the world. AMI’s electrode regulation systems are utilized…
FMC-Film Music Contest 2021 is preparing for its annual global launch and registration opening for music composers, sound designers and musicians from around the world. An elite group of professionals from the EU, USA, Asia and Australia will be made up of representatives from the music and film business who actively work for national television, the largest Asian and Hollywood film studios, cultural or theater institutions, agencies as well as for Netflix. About the absolute winners will be decided this year in seven competition categories, which will be officially introduced next week. “I’m glad that they found time in their…
HONG KONG, Feb 8, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Central China New Life Limited (Stock Code: 9983.HK) issued earlier a positive profit alert on its 2020 annual results in which it forecast the company’s net profit to increase by no less than 80 per cent. The Company’s strong performance, which exceeded market expectations, subsequently earned “Buy” or “Overweight” ratings from different securities houses. The price targets issued by securities houses ranged from HKD11.2 to HKD16.47, indicating potential upside of between 47% and 88% compared to the stock’s closing price of HKD7.6 last Friday. Everbright Securities was the most upbeat among different securities houses as…
Blockpass, the pioneer of On-chain KYC(TM), is excited to announce its latest partner, Modefi, in what is another step towards providing security and trust for Oracle solutions and blockchain technology. In this new partnership, Blockpass will be providing its revolutionary KYC services to the company as Modefi seeks to create truly decentralized, secure and precise oracle solutions. This integration comes just as Modefi prepares for its token offering on the 10th of February 2021, which will take place on the TrustSwap Launchpad. As a Decentralized Aggregated Oracle, Modefi facilitates fully trustless and decentralized off-chain data, on chain, in its mission…