Author: Marie Jones

TOKYO, Nov 18, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – Showa Denko (SDK; TSE: 4004) decided to raise prices of its high-purity gases for electronics which are used for production of semiconductor integrated circuits and other electronic materials. Specifically, SDK will raise prices of high-purity gases for electronics by 20% or more as from delivery on January 1, 2022. High-purity gases for electronics are used in the production of semiconductor integrated circuits, LCD panels, and GaN LEDs, as etching gases to produce electronic circuits by creating fine ditches and holes in thin films on silicon substrates, and as cleaning gases to remove unwanted chemical substances that…

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RCEP strengthens intra-regional supply chain Hong Kong is the ideal platform for mainland Chinese businesses in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) using the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) to go global, according to a joint report released by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) today. HKTDC Director of Research Nicholas Kwan said RCEP provisions, which are expected to take effect as early as next year, are set to further develop and integrate regional supply chains, as well as encouraging production specialisation in Asia. “This will provide a fresh…

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Beng Kuang Marine Limited (the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Beng Kuang Group”), is pleased to share its business update for the nine (9) months ended 30 September 2021 (“9M2021”). Highights: – The Group’s IE and CP business segments registered strong revenue growth of 106.4% and 84.9%, increasing to S$22.62 million and S$13.37 million respectively in 9M2021, while revenue from the Group’s SH business segment dipped significantly as both of the Group’s livestock vessels were taken off charter during 9M2021. – With a substantial amount of fixed assets in the balance sheet, the Group registered a depreciation expense…

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CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), is entering a new phase in its partnership with Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) for using AI and augmented reality (AR) innovation to create unprecedented value and enable exceptional experience in different industries and markets. In this phase, CITIC Telecom CPC will combine its algorithm expertise and AI intelligent strength with ASTRI’s AR innovation capabilities to propel the ICT industry forward by exploring new industry use cases with AI/AR integrated solutions that are ready for commercialization. Mr.…

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TheCapitalNet, Inc., a leader in SaaS and financial technologies, has been recognized as a global innovator by the Fintech100 and Fintech Abu Dhabi 2021, and joins this year’s Fintech100 Forum with its Private Markets suite of solutions: for Investments (www.TheInvestorNet.com), for Innovations (www.TheIncubatorPro.com), and for Startups (www.TheBizPlanner.com). This year’s Fintech Abu Dhabi Festival will be held from 22 – 24 November 2021. One of the world’s most influential meetings, focused on the burgeoning sector of financial technologies, this recognition reinforces the shared belief many global stakeholders have for TheCapitalNet products i.e., putting the best technologies to work, thus enabling them…

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Skychain Technologies Inc. (TSXV: SCT) (OTCQB: SKTCF) (Skychain or the Company) announces that the Company proposes to sell a non-brokered private placement (the “Private Placement”) of common shares (the Shares) at a price of $0.60 per Share for gross proceeds of $2 million dollars. The proceeds from the Private Placement will be used for general working capital, the new business and for the development of the Company’s projects. The Private Placement is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. All securities issued pursuant to the Private Placement will be subject to a hold period of four months and…

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The tech that once was considered as a future-tech is getting adopted by masses; faster than any other future-tech in the world. India’s adoption rate compared with the global level only goes on to showing one thing – AI is the future and the future is now. In light of this, Trescon – world’s fastest growing business events company is organizing 32nd global edition of world-renowned global series of events popularly known as World AI Show. Taking place today, 17 November 2021, the conference will cover topics such as preparing for the next evolution of AI as a business success…

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Stephen Crystal, founder and CEO of SCCG Management, announced that they have partnered with Better Change, a Gibraltar-based organization that uses training, multi-channel content creation, and professional services, to gaming operators who wish to implement or strengthen their tools to help keep gaming fun for their customers by reducing the harm that at-risk players can face. Better Change differs from other products and organizations that address gambling harm. They focus on intervention strategies for problem gamblers, leverage operator’s internal infrastructure and create external messaging for players and regulators. They are passionate and committed to only ever bringing fresh approaches built…

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Smartpay K.K. today announced the launch of its new “Buy Now Pay Later” (BNPL) service, which combines an all-in-one payment experience and interest free payment solution, designed to solve Japanese consumer payment issues and improve merchant conversion rates. Built out of a passion for enabling Japanese merchants to succeed in e-commerce, Smartpay aims to remove the anxiety of shopping online for Japanese credit card users with the first completely free and secure, seamless, fully automated, online payment experience. The company is backed by several high-profile investors including SMBC Venture Capital (SMBC-VC) and Global Founders Capital (GFC), the largest global investor…

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Kingsoft Corporation Limited (“Kingsoft” or the “Company”; HKEx stock code: 03888), a leading Chinese software and Internet service company, has announced its unaudited quarterly results for the three months ended 30 September 2021 (“period under review”). During the period under review, the revenue of Kingsoft increased 8% year-on-year to RMB1,510.2 million. Revenue from online games and others, and office software and services represented 47% and 53% of the Group’s total revenue for the third quarter of 2021, respectively. Revenue from the office software and services business for the third quarter of 2021 increased 37% year-on-year to RMB803.7 million. Gross profit…

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