Author: Marie Jones

Infocus International Group, a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services, has launched the Project Finance & Project Financial Modelling online masterclass and it will be commencing live on 9th May 2023. Today’s project finance (PF) transactions require a higher level of expertise not only in programming more sophisticated and flexible financial models, but also in incorporating the latest risk mitigation and credit enhancement instruments. While higher standards of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact management are being demanded of all major capital projects worldwide, more options and models for ESG mitigation, insurance, guarantee products, and financing…

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Novotech, the leading Asia Pacific centred biotech CRO with extensive experience in vaccine trials, is convening an expert panel webinar covering the evolving landscape in vaccine development. Register here https://webinars.endpts.com/keeping-pace-with-the-evolving-global-landscape-in-vaccine-development/ Between 2017 and 2021, there were close to 1,400 industry-sponsored single country vaccine based clinical trials globally, with the Asia Pacific involved in over 45% of the trials. Download our latest data report here: Vaccines – Asia Pacific Clinical Trial Landscape. https://novotech-cro.com/whitepapers/vaccines-asia-pacific-clinical-trial-landscape The webinar, Keeping pace with the evolving global landscape in vaccine development, will hear from a panel of life science experts on the latest advancements and innovative modalities paving the…

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Earlier this month, Apple Inc. (AAPL) released earnings for first quarter that decreased from the same period last year and missed Wall Street expectations driven by a combination of a stronger US dollar, global economic malaise, and more strife at its China factories. The Revenue for the quarter fell 5.49% to US$117.15 billion from US$123.95 billion last year, earnings US$1.88 per share, below the US$1.94 expected by market analysts. Although this is the first revenue decline since 2019, there are also bright spots in Apple’s financial results. On a geographic basis, the revenue in Greater China increased 54.5% from the…

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St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. (CSE:SX)(OTCQB:SXOOF)(FSE:85G1) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary H2SX and Altima Resources Limited (TSX-V: ARH) have entered into an agreement via a binding term sheet to move forward with the production of cheap and clean hydrogen (ccH2(TM)) in Canada. Altima has expressed its intention to use H2SX’s hydrogen production (ccH2) and nano-carbon technology for the conversion of natural gas originating from gas & condensate wells in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. H2SX will partner and will work on an exclusive basis with Altima in British Columbia and Alberta in the natural gas domain and for projects and…

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Company takes action to protect interests following lack of project progress Civil engineering specialist Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad (SCIB) today announced that the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SCIB International (Labuan) Ltd. (SCIBILL), has issued a notice of termination to PT Cipta Multi Sarana (PTCMS) for the proposed engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) project involving earthworks for the Prabumulih-Muara Enim tolled road located in Sumatera, Indonesia valued at RM55.59 million. SCIBILL, which accepted a letter of award for the EPCC project on 18 August 2020 from PTCMS, has decided to take the necessary measures to protect its interests following the lack…

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ONERHT Foundation Ltd, the corporate social responsibility vehicle of RHTLaw Asia LLP and the RHT Group of Companies (collectively, “ONERHT”), together with its co-organisers Chui Huay Lim Club and Ee Hoe Hean Club, has raised close to S$500,000 to promote health and wellness among disadvantaged and vulnerable members of our community. Guest-of-Honour Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health, (7th from left) onstage with Organising Committee members and advisors, generous donors and the esteemed artists at the event The charity gala dinner held on 8th February 2023 was themed “In Pursuit of Excellence – ONERHT Foundation Charity Gala Dinner 2023″…

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The global payments brand aims to grow the card user base by 30-fold in the next five years TOKYO, Feb 13, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, today announced issuance of one million Rupay JCB Cards in India. These credit and debit cards, issued by 12 public and private sector banks and co-badged as RuPay JCB Cards, offer their cardmembers a seamless payment experience within and outside India. Along with the 3-fold growth in card issuance, a significant growth in Rupay JCB Card usage was also seen with…

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The 10th Global Forum on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and mining — Blockchain Life 2023 takes place on February 27-28 in Dubai. The event is attended by key industry players, government representatives, heads of international companies and funds, investors, promising startups teams and beginners. It’s noteworthy that the Forum is a meeting point for a premium crypto audience including world Crypto Whales. What to expect? – Whales of the crypto industry at one place – Top speakers with world-changing insights and analytics – Global expo of the latest Web 3.0 technologies – Breakthrough smart networking app – The legendary AfterParty on the…

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After three years of planting and maintenance under Korindo Foundation’s care, Pakansari Stadium’s urban forest (or Pakansari City Forest) was finally handed over to the Bogor Regency Government at the beginning of February 2023. Korindo Foundation Chairman Robert Seung performed the handing-over ceremony with Bogor’s acting regent Iwan Setiawan, the handover fulfilling the region’s dream of owning a lush urban forest. Pakansari City Forest is, in fact, the first wooded area to be established in Bogor Regency. “Through the Green Collaboration program, Korindo Group and Foundation are committed to supporting government efforts that keep our country’s natural environment and our…

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Novotech, the leading Asia Pacific centred biotech CRO, has published a new global report on Phase 1 trial activity including current metrics on fast growth regions and therapeutic areas. The data analysis found that Asia Pacific has been the fastest-growing region for Phase 1 trials in the last ten years, reaching a share of 58% in 2022, with China leading the Phase I trials globally. According to the report, titled “Phase I Global Clinical Trial Landscape – Focus on Asia Pacific”, in 2022 Asia Pacific accounted for a 58% share of the approximately 3,600 Phase I trials initiated globally in…

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