The abandoning of Ageas’ SA/NV (AGSN:BB) bid for Direct Line Group has reignited interest in the company’s trajectory. Following the announcement of shelving a potential third bid, Ageas experienced a remarkable surge in its stock price by over 10%, reflecting a resounding vote of confidence from the market in its enduring value proposition. Furthermore, the highly anticipated decision to restart share buyback initiatives, alongside acquisition rumors and sustained strong performance, has further bolstered market optimism. The Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Ageas, slated for April 17, is expected to be highly significant. However, historical trends indicate that attendance may fall…
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THE GOLD STANDARD OF REAL ESTATE WILL BE CELEBRATED AGAIN IN AUSTRALIA, WITH MUST-HAVE PRIZES FOR ESG CHAMPIONS AND EXCEPTIONAL DEVELOPERS NATIONWIDE With fresh leadership and greater support from local developers, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) programme has officially opened with an enhanced roster of categories for its 2024 edition. The black-tie dinner and presentation ceremony of the 7th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) are now set for Friday, 11 October 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. They mark the second occurrence of the gala celebration on Australian soil, following its historic 2023 edition also held in the…
The World Hepatitis Summit (WHS) 2024 Will Bring Together Global Experts to Discuss the Latest Advances in Hepatitis Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment The World Hepatitis Summit (WHS) 2024 convenes in Lisbon from 9 – 11 April and will bring together global experts to discuss the latest advances in hepatitis prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Policy makers, civil society members, representatives from the private sector, academics and other stakeholders will convene to deliberate and share updates on innovative approaches to increase access to testing, vaccination and treatment services for viral hepatitis. Deliberations will also focus on addressing stigma and discrimination and advocating for…
HOFA Gallery and Fellowship AI platform daily.xyz announce the launch of ‘New Beginnings’, a pioneering London exhibition that documents the evolution of AI artistry, and weaves together the realities of AI, art and the human experience. In partnership with AI art curation and research experts, Crysalis, the exhibition runs from 11 – 30 April 2024. The ground-breaking showcase will present 14 globally renowned AI artists, including Niceaunties, Sougwen Chung, Emily Xie, Agoria and Elman Mansimov who explore the profound implications of AI on art and human interaction. Other artists include Kevin Abosch, Ivona Tau, Gordon Cheung, Roope Rainisto, Crosslucid, Jennifer & Kevin McCoy, Legio X, Sheldrick and Noper. Elio D’Anna, Co-founder of HOFA Gallery,…
North American expansion plan will extend myFirst’s global presence from 4,000 locations to over 20,000, including Walmart, Costco and Best Buy Expansion follows myFirst’s Pre-Series A funding round from Lynx Asia Partners and angel investors myFirst is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for social media safety through its kid-friendly social media ecosystem, watchphones, cameras, earbuds, 3D pens and headphones Fu Yu will be myFirst’s exclusive contract manufacturer, undertaking the manufacture and assembly of the latter’s products, with the ability to scale up production to support myFirst’s expansion plans Fu Yu will leverage state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies within its Smart Factory…
Clairvoyant on target for potential commercialization of psilocybin treatment in 2025 Clairvoyant Therapeutics Inc. (www.clairvoyantrx.com), the private clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing psilocybin treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD), today announced that it is on target to potentially become the first in the world to commercialize clinically validated psilocybin treatment. Clairvoyant believes it may achieve this milestone in H2 2025. Clairvoyant’s randomized controlled trial, CLA-PSY-201, has dosed more than 90 per cent of the expected 128 subjects for its 24-week Phase 2b clinical trial of synthetic psilocybin treatment for AUD (two dosing sessions of a 25 mg oral capsule over 8…
– UAE will be a launchpad for further growth across MENA and Asia – Global fintech firm wins full regulatory approval from UAE Securities and Commodities Authority to deal in securities in UAE Capital.com, the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group whose trading volumes surpassed USD$1trn in 2023, has announced that it is joining the UAE’s #NextGenFDI initiative for digitally-enabled businesses as it opens a new subsidiary, Capital Com MENA Securities Trading LLC (Capital Com MENA), based in the UAE. The new entity will be the operating headquarters for the region as the firm consolidates its position in the UAE…
Calling all customer experience (CX) champions in Asia! The CX Asia Excellence Awards 2024 is now open for submissions, marking its 10th year of celebrating the best-in-class CX practices across the region. Showcase your innovative CX strategies and gain global recognition. The awards shine a spotlight on transformative approaches and commend the achievements of individuals and organisations within the vibrant Asian CX community. This year, we’re excited to introduce four new categories: Best Use of Data & Customer Insights Best Use of Artificial Intelligence Best Use of Intelligent Chatbots Best Use of MarTech Highlight your commitment to exceptional CX. Submit…
Ensign Labs R&D team continuously innovates and develops AI-powered cyber solutions that detect, response, and protect against malicious cyberattacks. At Milipol AsiaPacific – TechX Summit 2024, Ensign showcases AI-powered services designed to detect and mitigate sophisticated cybercrimes, including phishing and deepfakes. In an era where people and devices are increasingly connected to the Internet and each other, cyberattack surfaces are growing exponentially, posing threats not only to individuals at home but organisations and nations worldwide. Evidently, safeguarding cyberspace has become the most dynamic threat to homeland security. To combat these ever-expanding complexities of cybercrimes, Ensign InfoSecurity (Ensign), Asia Pacific’s largest…
Back in 1960 when Alan Arthur penned “April 1st Bermuda Shorts Day” on a campus announcement board, he started a new tradition. This simple act ignited a tradition, marking the final day of the winter semester with a festive celebration. Over time, it evolved into a cherished annual event, bringing the campus community together in joyous camaraderie. But what about all the others who cannot join the party on the campus? A fun project was sparked with this comment to take BSD into Web3 as NFTs! Introducing BSD.NFTs: The First 404 Meme/NFT Hybrid on BASE Chain with Impact. Spearheaded by NFTPunks, BSD.NFTs…