Wednesday 29 December 2021

​JETEX RECEIVES 3 PRESTIGIOUS RECOGNITIONS AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- Jetex has received three prestigious recognitions at the World Travel Awards Grand Final: World’s Leading Private Jet Experience; World’s Leading FBO Brand; and World’s Leading Private Jet Terminal for Jetex Paris.

According to a statement, Jetex, an award-winning global leader in executive aviation, triumphed at the 28th annual World Travel Awards. 

Jetex private terminals were voted the world’s number one, which isn’t the first time they won the top accolade since the first Jetex FBO opened in 2009.

Paris Le Bourget is the busiest private jet airport in Europe and Jetex Paris has set a gold standard for the highest levels of comfort and efficiency both for passengers and crews.

In August, it enjoyed global media limelight when hundreds of football fans cheered the arrival of Lionel Messi at Jetex Paris to join Paris Saint-Germain. Today, it has been voted the World’s Leading Private Jet Terminal.

In 2021, Jetex has further improved the entire travel journey to let travellers enjoy a safer and more seamless experience across all 34 international locations.

It all contributed to Jetex being recognised for having implemented the World’s Leading Private Jet Experience, from departure to arrival.

From the superior comfort of luxurious lounges and exceptional hospitality to the highest levels of aircraft handing expertise and on-time performance, Jetex FBOs around the globe continue leading the industry.

Best known for the dramatic transformation of the FBO model, Jetex works closely with leading designers to create bright and airy terminals with luxury amenities ranging from entertainment lounges to lush outdoor gardens and state-of-the-art flight support centers.

The company witnessed a substantial increase in private jet movements this year across its entire network and continued to benefit from the momentum to reinforce its brand recognition and awareness, which has now been cemented as the World’s Leading FBO Brand.

More details at www.jetex.com.

-- BERNAMA

Nanboya begins painting and wall hanging purchases in Singapore



KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 -- Valuence International Singapore Pte Ltd, a member of the Valuence Group, has announced that luxury brand goods purchasing business Nanboya will begin purchasing paintings and wall hangings on Dec 28.

With this new initiative in Singapore, the Nanboya brand will consider the purchase of antiques and art works at other overseas locations in the future, according to a statement.

Valuence International Singapore’s Nanboya luxury brand goods purchasing business operates two locations in Singapore, where the second-hand goods and reuse industry is already well established.

Nanboya concierges (appraisers) have a wealth of knowledge across a wide range of product categories, providing in-depth explanations and polite customer service that emphasizes dialogue with customers.

In October 2021, Nanboya began an in-home purchasing service, which allows customers to sell their items from the comfort of their homes. This service is designed to meet the needs of customers who find it difficult to visit purchasing offices in person for various reasons.

Aiming for the global expansion of the antiques market, Nanboya is launching its antiques purchasing business model for the first time outside Japan, beginning with Singapore.

Nanboya will begin antiques purchasing in Singapore, starting with paintings and wall hangings. Next, the company will set its sights on new categories that reflect the needs of the local community. Customers can choose from in-office or in-home services. Local staff will be available to respond to any customer needs.

-- BERNAMA


Tuesday 28 December 2021

TDCX PROVIDES RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES AFFECTED BY TYPHOON ODETTE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND THE FLOODS IN MALAYSIA



To match employee donations for community relief efforts in affected areas

SINGAPORE, Dec 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- In the wake of the typhoon in the Philippines and the floods in Malaysia, TDCX Inc. (TDCX), a digital customer experience solutions provider, has commenced relief efforts to help affected employees and communities.

TDCX has started a fund that will go towards helping its employees rebuild their homes and lives. The company is also providing its people with supplies including groceries, water filtration units and solar power chargers to help overcome their immediate challenges.

Mr Lim Chee Gay, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, TDCX, said, “The natural disasters have left many families without homes and necessities. The effects of the typhoon and floods are made worse given it is so close to the festive period. Our hearts go out to all who are affected.

“We are actively reaching out to our employees who live in affected regions. We are aware that many of them have lost their homes and our priority is to provide quick and immediate assistance while we work through the impact of the calamities on them. We stand ready to deepen our relief efforts to support our people in this difficult time,” Mr Lim said.

Employees who are unable to work from home due to the power outages can work in the office instead. Where necessary, employees may take time off to manage their personal affairs, such as to restore their homes.

Those who require additional funds to tide over this difficult time can also work with the company for financial support. Those in the Philippines can request an advance on their salaries while employees in Malaysia can obtain financial aid from TDCX.

Fundraising drive to boost community relief efforts

To help the wider community, TDCX has organised a fundraising drive among its employees. Donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar by TDCX.

Mr Lim said, “As we help our affected employees recover, we are also mindful of the devastating impact these disasters have had on the community. To further our efforts, we are rallying our 14,000-strong workforce around the world to give generously to help all who are affected get back on their feet as quickly as possible”.

About TDCX Inc.

TDCX Inc. is a high-growth digital customer experience solutions provider for innovative technology and other blue-chip companies. The Company offers omnichannel CX solutions, sales and digital marketing services and content monitoring and moderation services. The Company has a track record of success with clients in travel and hospitality, digital advertising and media, fast-moving consumer goods, technology, financial services, fintech, government and non-governmental organizations, gaming, e-commerce and education. TDCX has an international footprint with offices in Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Japan, Spain, India, Colombia and Romania, and services its clients’ customers globally in more than 20 languages. TDCX has won over 310 awards. For more information, please visit: www.tdcx.com.

 
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ANNUAL REPORTS DEBUT ON BOAO FORUM FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO HELP HAINAN BUILD INT'L TROPICAL FARM PRODUCE INDICES PUBLISHING CENTER

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The scene for releasing achievements on construction of international tropical farm produce indices publishing center in Hainan.


BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2021 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/-- 

Three annual reports on natural rubber price indices, banana industry development and agarwood industry climate index were released on the 2021 Boao Forum for Entrepreneurs held in Hainan, a coastal island province in South China recently. 

The three reports, namely Xinhua-Hainan State Farms (HSF) China natural rubber series price index report (2020-2021), China banana industry development report (2020-2021) and China agarwood industry climate index report (2021), are typical achievements of the province in crafting itself into an international tropical farm produce indices publishing center. 

Since 2018, the province has been required to construct an international transaction, pricing and price indices releasing center for tropical farm produces including mainly the natural rubber.

From then, Xinhua-run China Economic Information Service, the People's Government of Chengmai County in Hainan Province and Hainan State Farms Investment Holdings Group Co., Ltd. have jointly incubated a series of price indices for a dozen of tropical farm products such as natural rubber, banana, pepper, and agarwood. 

With the indices family, tropical farm produce digitalization and brand construction forged ahead in Hainan and helped the province build its influences and advantages in international tropical agriculture and fostered high-quality development of the Hainan Free Trade Port.

As the Xinhua-Hainan State Farms (HSF) China natural rubber series price index report (2020-2021) tells, natural rubber prices generally fluctuated at high levels during 2020 and 2021 due to the climbing shipping costs and operation conditions of downstream factories amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, production area climate change and bulk commodity market volatility. In the coming production season in 2022, industry players shall pay extra attention to the influences of La Nina phenomenon on progresses of cutting in natural rubber production areas to judge the price trends. 

According to the China banana industry development report (2020-2021), China's banana imports underwent structural changes, with imports in border areas of the country down 28.2 percent year on year, sales recovery of bananas in northern Myanmar unblocked and imports of bananas from Cambodia up notably. Under such circumstances, the report suggests that banana industry in Chinese provinces, in particular Hainan to actively seize opportunities to beat drum for homegrown bananas by enhancing industry chain standards construction and quality control.

The China agarwood industry climate index report (2021) showed that consecutive breakthroughs in plantation and producing techniques have shorten the cycle of agarwood production in recent years. When the agarwood industry size keeps expanding, the industry needs integrated development and establishment of product supply chain tracing system to promote products standardization and boost brand effects. 

Source: China Economic Information Service

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JETEX UNVEILS ‘CHRISTMAS IN THE SKY’ PRIVATE JET EXPERIENCE



KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- Jetex has designed the ultimate ‘Christmas in the Sky’ private jet experience, priced US$27,000 for up to 10 passengers (US$1 = RM4.181)

Jetex, an award-winning global leader in executive aviation, invites the lucky few to celebrate style, taste and disposable income with one brilliant idea: a glamorous Christmas onboard a private jet soaring high in the festive skies.

According to a statement, the magical journey will commence with the passengers picked-up by a chauffeur limousine from their residence or hotel and driven in style to Dubai’s iconic Jetex VIP Terminal.

Upon arrival, they will be welcomed by not one, but 28 spectacular Christmas trees lined up in front of the terminal dressed in more than 15,000 lights as well as Jetex ambassadors who will take care of seamless departure formalities.

As soon as the passengers are in the mood to board, they will be driven to their private aircraft in timeless elegance in one of the Jetex Rolls-Royces.

The special flight will take two hours and the crew will select the most optimal altitude and cruising speed to ensure passengers enjoy sensational window views, including Dubai’s world-famous skyline, iconic landmarks, Arabian Gulf and the rolling dunes of the desert.

By inviting passengers to share a delightful holiday-themed pursuit among friends and family, Jetex provides a safe, relaxed, and joyful haven of kinship and good cheer.

‘Christmas in the Sky’ private jet package is priced from US$27,000 (AED 100,000) for up to 10 passengers and will be available between Dec 24, 2021 and Jan 7, 2022.

More details at www.jetex.com.

-- BERNAMA



Monday 27 December 2021

TDCX AND 2LJ COMMIT US$500,000 TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY CLIMATE AND WEATHER-RELATED DISASTERS



SINGAPORE, Dec 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- TDCX, a digital customer experience solutions provider, in collaboration with Laurent and Loretta Junique’s foundation, 2LJ, today announced that they have pledged US$500,000 to help victims of natural disasters. The fund will be used to help TDCX employees as well as members of the community that have been affected by such disasters from December 2021 to December 2022.

According to the Institute for Economics and Peace, 1.2 billion people are at risk of being displaced by climate change by 2050. This comes as changes in climate, especially the rise in global temperatures increases the likelihood of weather-related natural disasters¹.

Mr Laurent Junique, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, TDCX, said, “Natural disasters such as Typhoon Rai have uprooted the lives of many, including numerous TDCX employees. By setting up a dedicated fund, we will be able to provide better support to our people and our communities when such disasters strike.”

For a start, part of the fund will be used to help victims of Typhoon Rai. 

Fund a boost to TDCX’s existing efforts

The fund complements the support already extended by TDCX². This includes providing additional salary and paid leave, cash advances, food and shelter in our offices, care packages and round-the-clock support through TDCX’s wellbeing hotline.

TDCX is also rallying its employees from across the Group to give generously in support of disaster relief efforts. Donations, which have hit more than US$10,000 in less than two days, will be matched dollar-for-dollar by TDCX. 

About TDCX Inc. 

TDCX Inc. is a high-growth digital customer experience solutions provider for innovative technology and other blue-chip companies. The Company offers omnichannel CX solutions, sales and digital marketing services and content monitoring and moderation services. The Company has a track record of success with clients in travel and hospitality, digital advertising and media, fast-moving consumer goods, technology, financial services, fintech, government and non-governmental organizations, gaming, e-commerce and education. TDCX has an international footprint with offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, Japan, India, Romania, Spain, Colombia and services its clients’ customers globally in more than 40 languages. TDCX has won over 310 awards. For more information, please visit: www.tdcx.com

About 2LJ

2LJ is a non-profit organization founded by Laurent and Loretta Junique to provide sustainable and impactful help to communities across Asia through digital empowerment. 
 
¹ Source: Institute for Economics & Peace, Ecological Threat Register 2020https://www.visionofhumanity.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ETR_2020_web-1.pdf
² On 21 December 2021, TDCX announced its assistance for employees affected by Typhoon Rai and the floods in Malaysia. More info: https://www.tdcx.com/news/TDCX-provides-relief-assistance-to-employees-affected-by-Typhoon-Odette-in-the-Philippines-and-the-floods-in-Malaysia

 
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Friday 24 December 2021

RIMKUS CONSULTING GROUP INC EXPANDS INTERNATIONAL FOOTPRINT WITH CAPITAL CONSULTING INTERNATIONAL ACQUISITION

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Rimkus Consulting Group Inc (Rimkus), a worldwide provider of forensic engineering and technical consulting services, has announced the acquisition of Capital Consulting International (CCi), a global consultancy of delay, quantum, and technical experts advising the insurance and construction industries.

As a result of the acquisition, Rimkus is significantly expanding the company’s international footprint in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, according to a statement.

“We have been looking for the right opportunity to introduce the Rimkus name in areas where we have not been represented prior to this acquisition,” said Chairman and Executive Director, Rimkus Consulting Group, Curtis Brown.

“CCi’s unparalleled reputation in helping its clients resolve construction claims and disputes and geographic footprint greatly expand our capabilities worldwide.”

Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of Capital Consulting International, Alan Purbrick said: “Joining forces with Rimkus allows us to significantly expand our core skill sets, especially our forensic engineering and technical disciplines on insurance claims and construction disputes around the world.”

“This is a very special and unique day for both companies, and I am very much looking forward to being a part of our continuing journey together.”

Rimkus operates more than 101 offices across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom with a network of more than 1,100 employees.

More details at www.rimkus.com.

-- BERNAMA

Thursday 23 December 2021

INNIO Waukesha to receive fund for emissions reduction technology demonstration project




KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 -- INNIO Waukesha Gas Engines announced that it has been selected to receive more than US$2.2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). (US$1 = RM4.205). 

The funding is part of ARPA-E’s “Reducing Emissions of Methane Every Day of the Year” (REMEDY) programme that was unveiled earlier this year.

According to a statement, the programme aims to reduce emissions in the oil, gas, and coal industries and promote innovation and manufacturing of new technologies to achieve climate goals.

In support of the United States’ emissions reduction plans announced at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), ARPA-E announced 12 funding awards totaling US$35 million to develop and demonstrate technologies aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the oil, gas, and coal sectors.

INNIO Waukesha received funding for its proposed project that is focused on developing a new line of pistons.

“We believe a critical path to a cleaner energy future is providing carbon reducing enhancements for installed assets that will lead to an extended life and investment security,” said president and chief executive officer of INNIO, Dr Olaf Berlien.

“We are pleased that ARPA-E has recognised that our carbon reduction research may yield an impactful carbon reduction approach for both new and installed engines everywhere.”

INNIO Waukesha’s REMEDY funding will be spread across two stages of the programme over three years.

Stage 1 is planned to focus on lab-based tests confirming the operability of technical proposals, approaches, and system component, while Stage 2 will expand the scale of testing, and ideally include field tests. The new technology aims to meet the REMEDY goal of 99.5 per cent Methane destruction.

More details at www.innio.com.

-- BERNAMA

2021 BRINGS RECORD GROWTH AND RECOGNITION FOR MYCOMPLIANCEOFFICE



NEW YORK, Dec 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- MCO (MyComplianceOffice) announces a year of record growth in both revenue and new hires of more than 40%, while continuing to achieve an exceptional customer retention rate.

MCO CEO, Brian Fahey, credits the ongoing growth to the organization’s commitment to meeting customer needs with state-of-the-art technology. “This year we’ve expanded our offerings to include solutions that help firms deal with emerging regulatory concerns including Crypto and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance. We’re committed to ongoing investment and development in our product and providing best-in-class customer service across the globe.”

In 2021, MCO was recognized for its compliance management platform in multiple awards across North America, Europe and Asia, including:
  • Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2021 - Best Solution for Conduct Risk Management
  • RegTech Insight Awards USA 2021 - Best Vendor Solution for Managing Conduct Risk
  • Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Programme 2021
  • Technology Ireland Industry Awards 2021 - Outstanding Achievement in International Growth
  • RegTech 100 2021 - Annual list of 100 of the world’s most innovative RegTech companies
“MCO provides unique integration of disparate conduct risk components in a single cohesive platform and advanced reporting, providing a practical solution to help firms address risks emanating from within their organisations,” said a Regulation Asia Awards panel judge. “The ability for firms to customise different workflows like approvals and attestations—and automate these processes helps firms gain both efficiency and peace of mind.”

With more than 800,000 users across 550 financial services firms, MyComplianceOffice is employed in major banks and asset managers in 105 countries. Its largest client uses the platform to manage more than 100,000 employees.

About MCO (MyComplianceOffice)

MCO provides powerful compliance management software that companies around the world use to reduce the risk of misconduct. The MCO solution allows firms to address transactional and personal conflicts of interest in a single platform. It is the only fully integrated, comprehensive, compliance management platform that uses a global company and security master dataset to identify conflicts across firm transactions (deals, research, and trades), employees, and third parties.

Visit mycomplianceoffice.com

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MyComplianceOffice
lisa.deschamp@mycomplianceoffice.com

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Wednesday 22 December 2021

PRIME ACES LIMOUSINE OFFERS FREE AIRPORT DEPARTURE TRANSFER FOR CUSTOMERS WHO BOOK PCR TEST

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- As the world slowly opens its borders, travelling has once again become an exciting possibility for many of us in Singapore. But with COVID-19 posing unwavering safety threats and concerns, the need to stay vigilant is still dire.

That is why Prime Aces Limousine has partnered up with Trinity Medical & Aesthetic Clinic (TMAC), an official Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test provider that’s been approved by the Ministry of Health.

As a way to celebrate its partnership with TMAC, Prime Aces Limousine is offering 100 customers a complimentary airport departure transfer when they book a home-based pre-departure test.

In a day and age where everyone is busy, this hassle-free option is perfect for those pressed for time. Certified swabbers will arrive at your doorstep on the day of the appointment, so the PCR test will be conducted from the comforts of your own home.

To ensure everyone’s safety, the TMAC swabbers will don their personal protective equipment before stepping into your home. You are not required to physically collect your test results and a digitised copy will be emailed to you within 24 hours.

Founded by Lim Zhi Min, Prime Aces Limousine strives to be the best limousine service provider in Singapore. It renders transportation and transfer services including for events, conferences, summits, and airport departures to its clients.

-- BERNAMA

Open letter to shareholders released - ALR Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 -- ALR Technologies (ALRT or the Company), the diabetes management company, has released an open letter to shareholders from Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sidney Chan.

“2021 has been a transformative year for ALRT within which we have accomplished many important milestones. Most notable is the formation of the animal health division.

“As discussed below, the successful launch of the GluCurve Pet CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) should lead to revenue, earnings, and positive cashflows in the second half of 2022.

“We have discussed partnership opportunities on the GluCurve Pet CGM with various interested pharmaceutical companies and have selected our top candidate and are targeting to finalise a definitive agreement by May 2022,” said Chan.

“Additionally, we have brought on key additions to the ALR Technologies corporate team, and we have laid the groundwork to revolutionise diabetes care in human health.

“I am grateful for the support of our current shareholders, and the interest we have received from potential institutional investors, investment funds, and retail investors alike.”

Chan continued in the letter: “Shareholders have asked how all the latest developments connect and fit into the company roadmap. So, I thought it prudent to discuss the following five topics to give a holistic overview of what we have accomplished, what we seek to accomplish in 2022, and why we have chosen this path to bring value to stakeholders.”

Based on a statement, the topics are Continuous Glucose Monitor, Human Health Initiative, Animal Health, Pharmaceutical Partnership, and Corporate Strategy. 

​The original letter can be found at https://alrt.com/investors/2021lettertoshareholders.

More details at https://sg.alrt.com.

-- BERNAMA

Tuesday 21 December 2021

HAPTIK NAMED A CATEGORY LEADER IN G2 WINTER 2022 REPORT FOR BOT PLATFORMS AND LIVE CHAT




Scores a User Rating of 4.5/5 and 92% for Ease of Support

SINGAPORE, Dec 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jio Haptik Technologies Limited, one of the world’s largest conversational AI companies and a subsidiary of Reliance Jio Platforms, today announced that it has been recognized as a ‘Leader’ in Bot Platforms and Live Chat categories in the G2 Winter 2022 report. The G2 reports, based on market presence and authentic reviews and ratings from real users, are used by over 3M buyers when making a software purchasing decision.

Haptik also earned ‘High Performer’ across Conversational Marketing, Customer Support, and Enterprise Live Chat Grids and won 12 badges across categories. Haptik made its debut on G2 at the start of 2021 and for 4 consecutive quarters, Haptik has carved its position as a Market Leader in the G2 reports. Haptik has a strong user rating of 4.5/5, scoring 92% for ease of support and 97% for products headed in the right direction.

Haptik has delivered very impressive results on G2 in 2021 and they have been named a leader for the last four quarters. They have performed well across all segments, but especially in the competitive mid-market space, where they are clear leaders based on customer feedback, and from their reviews, you can see they are delivering real value to their customers,” comments Chris Perrine, Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, G2.

Anila Rao, VP – APAC, Haptik says, “It is rewarding to know that our customers love what we do and trust us. With more APAC businesses leaning heavily on automation, Haptik has worked tirelessly this year to help organizations amplify customer engagement, increase conversions, and deliver delightful support while increasing top-line revenues with the most innovative Conversational AI solution. Receiving such incredible support from our customers and seeing the result of our team’s hard work is truly inspiring.

About Haptik: Haptik is one of the world's largest Conversational AI companies, having reached over 100 million devices, and processed over 4B+ conversations. Part of the $65 billion Internet conglomerate Reliance Jio Platforms, Haptik Intelligent Virtual Assistants enable brands to enhance customer engagement and support while increasing top-line revenue. Haptik's leading clients and partners include StarHub, MyRepublic, Zurich Insurance, Disney+ Hotstar, JioMart, and Whirlpool, among others.

 
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Haptik
Sumit Kuhite
sumit.kuhite@haptik.ai 

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ISW HOLDINGS INC. (ISWH) REPORTS RECORD REVENUE, FORECASTS $7M PER MONTH



NEW YORK, Dec 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- ISW Holdings Inc. (OTC: ISWH) today announces its placement in an editorial published by NetworkNewsWire ("NNW"), one of 50+ trusted brands within the InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company for private and public entities.

To view the full publication and forward-looking statements, please visit: https://nnw.fm/YrdIL 

Developments are translating to revenue and cash flow, resources that will underscore growth in 2022 and beyond with Pod City and other hosting and mining operations. During Q3, ISW Holdings Inc. (OTC: ISWH) reported revenue from operations of $1.075 million (including deferred revenues), up 2,435% on a year-over-year basis. That didn’t include a full three months of 550 new miners acquired from Minerset, 150 of which came as a result of ISWH meeting stock performance milestones. Total assets during Q3 increased 5,263% year to date to $9.56 million, while total liabilities decreased 73%, and total derivative liabilities decreased 98% to under $340,000. ...

Looking ahead, revenue at Pod City will be comprised of hosting service fees, which aren’t contingent upon cryptocurrency pricing. Once running at full capacity, the company estimates annual revenue in excess of $7 million per month, a tremendous improvement compared to current capacity with the benefit of being recurring under service contracts.

About ISW Holdings

ISW Holdings, based in Nevada, is a diversified portfolio company comprised of essential business lines that serve consumer product demands. The company’s expertise lies in strategic brand development, early growth facilitation, as well as brand identity through its proprietary procurement process. Together, with its partners, ISW Holdings seeks to provide a structure that meets large scalability demands, as well as anticipated marketplace needs. The company is able to meet these needs through a variety of strategic innovative processes. ISWH is creating and managing brands across a spectrum of disruptive industries. It maneuvers its proprietary companies through critical stages of market development, which includes conceptualization, go-to-market strategies, engineering, product integration, and distribution efficiency. The company has also partnered with a well-known software development and consulting company, Bengala Technologies LLC, which is developing significant enhancements in the supply chain management space; and the partnership has a vitally needed patent now pending.

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AM Best comments on Consumer Insurance Services Limited Credit Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 -- AM Best comments the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of ‘bbb-’ (Good) of Consumer Insurance Services Limited (CISL) (New Zealand) remain unchanged following the company’s decision to cancel all existing insurance policies.

CISL communicated to its insurance policyholders in recent weeks, informing them of the company’s decision to cancel all remaining card repayment insurance policies, beginning July 1, 2022.

In 2019, the company made the decision to cease issuing new insurance policies or renewing insurance policies once they expired.

According to a statement, since then, the number of active policies has significantly reduced and the ultimate parent, humm group limited, has determined that providing insurance is no longer part of its core business.

CISL is expected to collect its last premium payments from policyholders in May 2022. However, to support policyholders, it will continue to pay eligible claims that occur up to and including Dec 31, 2022. CISL’s insurance licence is expected to be cancelled in early 2023.

CISL’s rating fundamentals are currently not expected to be impacted by the aforementioned policy cancellations and the resulting accelerated run-off of its insurance operations.

AM Best will continue to monitor the execution of the company’s run-off and consider any impact on the rating fundamentals going forward.

The global credit rating agency, headquartered in the United States, has regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City.

For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

-- BERNAMA


DXC TECHNOLOGY CHOSEN MASTER SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR FOR WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT



KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- DXC Technology, a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has announced its selection as Master Systems Integrator for the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.

DXC will be responsible for building the airport’s foundational technology platforms in preparation for its opening in 2026 and its ongoing operations, according to a statement.

DXC and its strategic Asia Pacific Airport partner, Chavali Consulting, will bring together DXC’s global aviation experience and Chavali’s deep airport domain expertise to provide a complete end-to-end programme to deliver Australia’s best airport terminal and enable the airport’s operational success.

“We are not only looking forward to supporting this airport with state-of-the-art technology and forward-thinking principles but also helping boost skills and create jobs for Greater Sydney,” said Seelan Nayagam, President Asia Pacific, DXC Technology.

As Master Systems Integrator, DXC will deliver the integration, cybersecurity, and hosting platforms to bring together over 60 operational systems and ensure a fast and seamless journey for customers.

Understanding the importance of meeting the airport opening date and the moving parts during construction, DXC has also included a collection of programme accelerators that target the rapid integration of airport systems.

This includes an Aviation Testing Centre of Excellence, which DXC uses for many airport systems worldwide.

With the new airport, Western Sydney is set to become the epicentre of economic growth in New South Wales.

To this end, DXC is actively working with Western Sydney University (WSU) to identify opportunities that will help students solve real-world challenges and develop work readiness skills that will be critical to supporting the new airport and the growing Western Sydney region.

-- BERNAMA

Monday 20 December 2021

INDIA'S LEADING LAW FIRM, CYRIL AMARCHAND MANGALDAS, ANNOUNCES OPENING OF ITS SINGAPORE PRACTICE.



MUMBAI, India, Dec 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- India’s leading law firm, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) announced today the opening of its new foreign law practice in Singapore, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (CAM Singapore). CAM Singapore will operate as a licensed foreign law practice offering Indian law expertise including International Arbitration. It will focus on delivering legal services across various practice areas.

Singapore is one of the leading business hubs in the world and enjoys a key role as a gateway to India. It has also consolidated its position as the favoured regional HQ jurisdiction in Asia. CAM aims to assist companies in Singapore and the region in navigating through the Indian legal and regulatory framework. CAM Singapore will initially focus on areas such as International Arbitration, Fintech, Investment Funds, Corporate Advisory, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Banking & Finance, Technology & Data Protection, Cross Border Insolvency and Private Client.

CAM Singapore will be moving into its new office premises at 61 Robinson Road #11-03, Singapore 068893. CAM Singapore will be led by Mr. Vivek Kathpalia, Managing Director & CEO and Ms. Dipti Bedi as Director, and will continue to grow the team in the coming months.

Vivek Kathpalia has over 22 years of experience, 14 of which have been in Singapore as a licensed foreign lawyer. He has vast experience of advising varied clientele in Singapore, Japan and globally, with respect to their Indian law requirements and developing key markets with a focus on India. He has experience in a broad range of areas including M&A and PE transactions, Technology and Education. He also practiced as a litigator in the Bombay High Court in his early years as an advocate.

Dipti Bedi has over 13 years of experience with a focus in banking and finance, international arbitration, disputes and employment. She has worked with CAM for 7 years and rejoined us in February 2021, and will be transitioning from our representative office in Singapore to CAM Singapore. Prior to rejoining CAM, she worked with Vedanta Limited.

On the Singapore office opening, Mr. Cyril ShroffManaging Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas said, “The opening of the Singapore office is a part of the Firm’s larger strategic view of Singapore as a thriving hub for Asia Pacific and also for the Firm’s domestic and international clientele. Singapore remains a key focus for us with immense potential and growth opportunities. We are pleased to announce that we now have a functional foreign law licensed office in Singapore.”

Mr. Vivek Kathpalia, said, “I am delighted to join CAM in their maiden international foray. I have witnessed Singapore developing itself into a key economic and business hub for India over the last 14 years that I have been here. The CAM brand is very well established in Singapore and the presence of CAM Singapore on the ground will have significant impact.”

Mr. Rishabh Shroff, Partner, Head of International Business Development, & Co-Head Private Client Practice, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas said, “We are delighted with our new office in Singapore. Given the attraction of high net worth individuals to Singapore, the decision to have our presence in a rich ecosystem of Singapore was a logical step in our growth strategy.”

CAM also recently announced the opening of its office in GIFT City, Gandhinagar. With this announcement, CAM will have six offices in India, an office in IFSC (GIFT City) and an office in Singapore.

____________________________

About Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) is India’s leading law firm with a global reputation of being trusted advisers to its clients. The Firm advises a large and diverse set of clients, including domestic and foreign commercial enterprises, financial institutions, private equity and venture capital funds, start-ups, government and regulatory bodies. The Firm’s generalists, specialists and senior ex-regulators expertly guide clients across a spectrum of transactions, sectors and regulations. With over 850 lawyers and 150 Partners, the Firm is the largest full-service law firm in India with offices in key business centres at Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai, GIFT City and also in Singapore under the licensed foreign law practice, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (company registration no.: 202137213R).

In 2021, the Firm received “Law Firm of the Year” award at the IFLR 1000 India Awards, “India Deal Firm of the Year” at the ALB India Awards and “Most Responsive Domestic Law Firm” at the In-House Community Firm of the Year Awards.

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Contact

Madhumita Paul
Dy. Chief Marketing Officer – Marketing & Communications
madhumita.paul@cyrilshroff.com
+91 98338 18006

Rahul Gossain
Head – Marketing Communications, and Delhi Region BD
rahul.gossain@cyrilshroff.com
+91 98731 54228

Source : Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

PROMOTING CONSTRUCTION WITH FULL LEGALITY, METRO STAR HEATS UP THE THU DUC REAL ESTATE MARKET



HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Dec 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In addition to accelerating the construction progress throughout the day and night in order to soon hand over in 2022, the Metro Star project has also achieved a series of important progress in legality, affirms that the project site is no longer public land.

Transportation and Public Works Company Limited was assigned to implement this project on July 25, 2005, according to the Prime Minister's Steering Committee 80. The project was licensed for construction in 2008 and the foundation was completed in 2012. According in Decision 3246/QĐ-UBND dated July 2, 2015 of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, the project has undergone enterprise valuation for equitization and held an auction to sell shares widely to people and businesses on to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE). Since that time, the project site has been off-limits to the public land.

In 2016, Metro Star Investment Joint Stock Company was transferred the project from Transportation and Public Works Joint Stock Company, which became a private company under the State’s equitization process. According to Decision No.5268/QĐ-UBND dated October 7, 2016 of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City: a construction permit and approval and completion of the foundation. The Project’s transfer must be announced on the mass media, specifically in three consecutive newspaper editions 15 days before to the transfer, and without any complaints.

The Metro Star project has also fulfilled its financial obligations for the entire land area, and was re-issued the long-term residential land use right certificate No. CT80499 on June 15, 2020; has also been approved in the housing development plan in Document No. 1757/QĐ-UBND dated May 8, 2019 by the People’s Committee of HCM City, with 1,468 apartments recorded in the Metro Star project. Notice No.218/TB-VP dated March 30, 2021 issued by the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City clearly stated that the project is eligible to be sold or leased in the future.

Currently, Metro Star is speeding up the construction progress in order to promptly hand over shophouses and apartments in 2022 before the first Metro Line of Ho Chi Minh City is completed and put into operation.

Hotline: (+84) 90 789 65 65

Website: https://metrostar.vn/ 

Email: support@metrostar.vn

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Source: Metro Star

Saturday 18 December 2021

UNIPHORE COLLABORATES WITH CISCO TO ENABLE BETTER CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES

Uniphore joins Cisco SolutionsPlus Partner Program

PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Uniphore, the leader in Conversational Automation, announced today that it has joined Cisco SolutionsPlus, an industry-leading partner program that helps enterprise buyers design and implement complete end-to-end customer solutions.

Through Cisco’s SolutionsPlus Program, Cisco’s customers and channel partners can purchase Uniphore’s conversational automation products to enable more efficient, frictionless and secure conversations between customer service agents and customers. For Cisco partners, this means they can resell and upsell, bringing additional customer experience innovation and value to their customers.

In addition to joining Cisco’s SolutionsPlus Program, the companies continue their work on developing new capabilities in AI, conversational automation, and real-time call and sentiment analysis. These types of advances are transforming customer experience across contact centers for global enterprises.

For example, Uniphore’s innovative AI technology dramatically reduces agent aftercall work time, by up to 80% in many cases. Currently, Uniphore’s innovative U-Assist After Call Work solution has been validated as "Cisco Compatible" on Cisco Systems Global Price List (GPL).

“Cisco has been delivering solutions for enterprise business challenges for decades and we’re really pleased to be part of their ecosystem,” said Umesh Sachdev, CEO and Co-founder, Uniphore. “Being a part of Cisco’s SolutionsPlus Program further validates the value our conversational automation platform brings to businesses in a wide range of industries. We are thrilled to continue working closely with Cisco, a partner, supporter, and recent investor.”

Cisco Investments participated in Uniphore’s Series D round in March 2021. The investment supports the development of new capabilities in AI, conversational automation, and real-time call and sentiment analysis. These types of advances are transforming customer experience across contact centers for global enterprises.

"Businesses must differentiate by delivering personalized experiences that consistently exceed expectations during every customer interaction and at every touchpoint,” said Fernando Mousinho, Head of Product and GTM, Contact Center Business Unit, Cisco. “For organizations looking to reduce call volumes, augment human agent workloads, faster wrap-up, and improve first-call resolution, Uniphore’s AI/ML services are valuable tools to improve customer experience.” 

CROWDSTRIKE SELECTED 2021 ASIA-PACIFIC ENDPOINT SECURITY COMPANY OF THE YEAR BY FROST & SULLIVAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- CrowdStrike Inc, a leader in cloud-delivered protection of endpoints, cloud workloads, identity and data, was selected by Frost & Sullivan as the 2021 Asia-Pacific Endpoint Security Company of the Year.

This is the second analyst acknowledgement for CrowdStrike in APAC in quick succession after being recognised by Gartner Inc as a ‘Customers’ Choice’ in the 2021 Gartner Peer Insights™ ‘Voice of the Customer’: Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) report.

“This recognition is testament to the focus and vision CrowdStrike has in the Asia Pacific region which is a key pillar in the company’s overall growth strategy,” said chief technology officer for Asia Pacific and Japan at CrowdStrike, Fabio Fratucello.

As the world’s most tested next-gen endpoint protection solution, these prestigious recognitions mark yet another third-party validation to the power of CrowdStrike Falcon – the only truly cloud-native, single-agent endpoint security platform on the market.

The CrowdStrike Falcon platform was built as a transformative cloud-native solution to establish a new standard in security. For organisations worldwide, CrowdStrike secures the most critical areas of enterprise risk – endpoints and cloud workloads, identity, and data. 

Its unique approach starts with its single, intelligent lightweight agent that enables frictionless deployment of the platform at scale. Falcon is the only technology that enables customers to rapidly adopt technology across any workload running on multiple endpoints.

Frost & Sullivan called out CrowdStrike for continually improving its platform with enhancements, applications, and capabilities; and for maintaining a focus to stop breaches and keep customers secure with a solution for the future of endpoint security.

According to a statement, the ‘Company of the Year Award’ is a top honour recognising the market participant that exemplifies vision, innovation, market-leading performance, and unmatched customer care. 

Frost & Sullivan analysts independently evaluate companies based on a range of criteria including leadership focus, best practices implementation, financial performance, price/performance value, customer experience and addressing unmet needs.

More details at https://www.crowdstrike.com/

-- BERNAMA

HANKYU HANSHIN HOLDINGS, INC. RELEASES INTEGRATED REPORT 2021

OSAKA, Japan, Dec 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. (TOKYO: 9042) (ISIN: JP3774200004) has released its Integrated Report 2021 with the aims of disclosing our management policies as well as both the financial aspects of our corporate activities and their non-financial aspects, including ESG-related initiatives.

 


Key Points of this Report

·  Sustainable management promotion based on our Sustainability Declaration
·  Disclosure related to the TCFD and other ESG-related initiatives
·  Achievements and action plans for the financial and non-financial aspects of each business
 
 
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Contact

Ayano Hayami
IR Office, Corporate Communication Dept., Group Planning Div.,
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.
Phone: +81-6-6373-5001
E-mail: ir@hankyu-hanshin.co.jp
https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/en/ 

Source : Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. 

--BERNAMA

GOOD MEAT GRANTED REGULATORY APPROVAL FOR NEW CHICKEN PRODUCTS IN SINGAPORE AS COMPANY PLANS FOR LARGER SCALE PRODUCTION

 

GOOD Meat Chicken Breast & Greens (Photo: Eat Just, Inc.)

Company will provide sneak peek of its chicken breast product next week

SINGAPORE, Dec 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Eat Just, Inc., a company that applies cutting-edge science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, announced today that its GOOD Meat division has been granted regulatory approval to sell new types of its history-making cultivated chicken products in Singapore. The first glimpse of one of multiple new formats, a chicken breast, will occur at the JW Marriott Singapore South Beach next week when a group of young people from Camp Asia’s Super Chef Camp will sit down to a dinner of cultivated chicken.
 
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The latest approval by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) comes on the one-year anniversary of GOOD Meat’s first-in-the-world launch of real, high-quality meat created directly from animal cells and is a shining example of the country’s commitment to enterprising technological solutions that advance environmental stewardship. Supporting the fast-growing cultivated meat sector is part of Singapore’s bold “30 By 30” campaign to build up the island nation’s capability and capacity to produce 30 percent of its nutritional needs locally and sustainably by 2030.

GOOD Meat is continuing to invest in its future in Singapore as well. The design and manufacturing of vessels and systems that will enable significant increases in cultivated meat production capacity are underway now with the goal of having the equipment installed and operational in the next two years. The company will continue to hire engineers, scientists, manufacturing professionals and others locally to run the facility and drive the business.

“A lot has changed in our world over the last year, but one thing has stayed the same: Singapore continues to lead the global transformation to a smarter, more sustainable food system. We’re proud to celebrate our one-year-anniversary of the first-ever sale of cultivated meat with this important regulatory and product announcement that’s again taking place in Singapore,” said Josh Tetrick, co-founder and CEO of Eat Just. 

Friday 17 December 2021

APPLICATIONS OPEN IN AFRICA AND ASIA FOR ADAPTATION SME ACCELERATOR PROJECT (ASAP)



Village Capital and The Lightsmith Group will accelerate sixteen SMEs and startups that are scaling climate adaptation and resilience solutions in Africa and Asia.


WASHINGTON & NEW YORK, Dec 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Village Capital and The Lightsmith Group announced today that applications have opened in Africa and Asia for the Adaptation SME Accelerator Project (ASAP), a program for SMEs and startups that are scaling market-based solutions to critical climate adaptation and resilience challenges.

“Accelerating the growth of selected climate adaptation solutions companies in developing countries is the final step in the ASAP strategy,” said Jay Koh, MD, Lightsmith Group. “By connecting SMEs identified through the Adaptation Solutions Taxonomy to resources of a world-class accelerator, we can demonstrate how these companies can scale up their solutions to the growing impacts of climate change.”

“SMEs and startups provide the local, contextualised solutions for climate adaptation and resilience in developing countries but struggle to obtain finance,” said Adedana Ashebir, Regional Director, Africa and Middle East, Village Capital. “Through ASAP, companies at the intersection of impact, inclusion, and investability stand a chance to bring their ideas from vision to scale.”

ASAP is a grant-funded initiative led by The Lightsmith Group, supported by the Global Environment Facility’s Special Climate Change Fund, Conservation International, and the Inter-American Development Bank that seeks to build an ecosystem for small- to medium-sized companies in emerging markets that have technologies, products, and services capable of building resilience to the impacts of climate change.

“Developing countries’ climate adaptation needs are immense and diverse, and the private sector plays an important role in filling the gap. In Asia and Africa, one of the biggest barriers to investment in climate resilience is the lack of financing available for small and medium-sized enterprises,” said Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO and Chairperson of the GEF.

Each of the sixteen companies will have the opportunity to work closely with industry experts, investors, and ecosystem partners to develop the networks they need to scale their impact.

All startups in the program will be invited to join Abaca, Village Capital’s global online platform that helps entrepreneurs analyse, prepare their businesses for investment and match them with the right investors and resources.

Applications close on January 31, 2022. For all details click here.

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Contact

PR Partners: Wing Communications
Founder & CEO Shiva Bhavani,
Email-  Shiva@wingcomm.in
Link: https://wingcomm.in/

Source : Village Capital

Thursday 16 December 2021

NITORI ENTERS SOUTHEAST ASIA MARKET, OPENING FIRST STORES IN MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE NEXT YEAR




KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Nitori Holdings Co Ltd has announced its entry into the Southeast Asian market.

The first Nitori store, which sells furniture and home-furnishing products, will open a ‘NITORI LaLaport BUKIT BINTANG CITY CENTRE’ store in Malaysia in January next year, followed by the opening of a ‘NITORI ORCHARD’ store in Singapore in March.

Nitori is Japan's largest furniture and home-furnishing retail chain, and its vision is to open 3,000 stores and achieve sales of 3 trillion yen by 2032, based on the mission statement “To enrich homes around the world.”

According to a statement, the main business of the Group is opening ‘Nitori’ stores that sell furniture and home-furnishing products.

The Group also operates ‘Deco Home’ stores that sell home-furnishing products with a focus on daily necessities, ‘Shimachu’ home improvement stores that also sell furniture, hardware and daily goods, and ‘N Plus’ stores that sell apparel brands for adult women.

The Group has opened 692 stores in Japan and 88 stores in Mainland China, Taiwan and the United States. It would like to achieve further growth to realise its mission and vision by opening more stores in other regions and expanding its e-commerce business, including opening stores in Southeast Asia.

The first Nitori store in Southeast Asia will open in January 2022, in the ‘Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport BUKIT BINTANG CITY CENTRE’ in Malaysia. The second store in Malaysia is planned to open in Q3 2022.

Meanwhile, the first store in Singapore will also open in March 2022 on Orchard Road, the largest main shopping street in Singapore.

This is just the first step in Nitori's expansion into the Southeast Asian market. Over the next five years, it plans to open 20 stores in Malaysia and 10 stores in Singapore.

More details at https://www.nitorihd.co.jp/en/

-- BERNAMA

NIKKISO CLEAN ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL GASES GROUP JOINS CALIFORNIA FUEL CELL PARTNERSHIP AS AMBASSADOR

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Group), a subsidiary of Nikkiso Co Ltd (Japan), announced they have joined the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) as an Ambassador.

“We are excited to be part of CaFCP to provide clean energy alternatives and look forward to collaborate with other CaFCP members in the fuel cell hydrogen fuel market,” according to Chief Executive Officer of Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group, Peter Wagner.

The association is driving to establish 200 hydrogen fueling stations by 2025 for a sustainable future for zero emission cars, trucks and buses. Joining the CaFCP is part of the Group’s commitment to leading the change to a healthier world.

Furthermore, the Group is expanding their global operations, opening a new engineering and service facility in Houston and Korea this year, and a new centre in Germany in 2022, according to a statement.

There are several new hydrogen products under development, such as the first mobile Hydrogen refueler pumps, high capacity / high pressure reciprocating hydrogen pumps and containerized liquid hydrogen re-fueling stations. 

Cryogenic Industries Inc (now a member of Nikkiso Co Ltd) member companies manufacture engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment and small-scale process plants for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), well services and industrial gas industries.

More details at www.nikkisoCEIG.com.

-- BERNAMA

METAP INC.: ANNOUNCING THE NEW PROJECT "METAVERSE X GAMEFI", WHITELIST AND COMMUNITY REGISTRATION CAMPAIGN IS UNDERWAY!




Table
Gensokishi Online -Meta World- (Graphic: Business Wire) 

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Gensokishi Online has announced the release of its official website "Gensokishi Online -META WORLD-" in Dec. 2021.

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This project is a new version of "Gensokishi Online", which won the "Game of the year, Gold Award" in 2012 in Taiwan and has been played by a total of 8 million users. Gensokishi aims to build a new fantasy world economy with blockchain technology, incorporating NFT and GameFi elements into a 3D MMO world metaverse.

"Gensokishi Online", a Japanese 3D MMO title licensed from "Elemental Knights Online", has been trusted and proven for more than 13 years on various apps, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation4.

In the world created by WEB3.0, Metaverse, and GameFi, Gensokishi will realize the three features of "Free to Play", "Play to Earn", and "UGC to Earn".

Anyone can create an account for free and buy and sell the NFT items and tokens they acquire.

In the future, Gensokishi plans to offer "UGC (User Generated Contents)," which will allow users and companies to create and sell NFT items, as well as the right to freely create land, place objects, natural environments, characters, and monsters in the metaverse.

Gensokishi operates on top of Polygon (MATIC), better known as an Ethereum based protocol that allows players to get the benefits of high transaction capabilities and low costs.

Furthermore, this initiative also includes participation from key personalities in the video game industry.

The MV token will be on Uniswap on Dec. 23, 2021. For more information, please see the white paper.

About the Campaign

Various campaigns are being held to celebrate the announcement of Gensokishi Online.

Community Registration Campaign

campaign is currently being held to distribute "Limited Equipment NFT" to all those who join the community by Dec. 27, 2021.

Whitelist

Starting Dec. 7, Gensokishi is running a $10,000 Whitelist Campaign, and if you enter by Dec. 19, you will be entitled to purchase up to $100 worth of token at private sale prices.

Official Community
Twitter
Telegram
Discord

Service Outline
Description: Gensokishi Online -META WORLD-
Languages: English, Chinese, Japanese
System Requirements: PC, Android, iOS
Source : Taiwan Gensokishi Online Project Metap.


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Contact

Metap Inc.
Maxi Kuan
Phone number: +886935312638
E-mail address: info@genso.game 

Source : Metap Inc.

EVA AIR LAUNCHES OPTION FOR INFINITY MILEAGELANDS MEMBERS, ENABLED BY POINTS INTERNATIONAL



KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Good news for EVA Air’s most loyal customers wanting a head start to plan their next trip with the carrier’s launch of a new option for Infinity MileageLands members to buy miles, enabled by Points International.

Just launched in time for the holidays, between now and Jan 13, 2022, EVA’s Infinity MileageLands members can receive up to 65 per cent in additional bonus award miles when they buy miles with Purchase Miles, according to a statement.

The perfect gift for those who love to travel, this time-limited promotion has been launched to celebrate the introduction of the new and enhanced member benefit, which has been implemented in collaboration with global leader in loyalty commerce, Points.

Chief Executive Officer of Points, Rob MacLean, commented on the news: “We are extremely pleased to be partnering with EVA Air and to be helping their most loyal customers to enjoy more convenience and value when planning their next trip away.

“With Purchase Miles, members can ensure that their balance is ready for their next flight reward. Plus, if they take advantage of the service right now, they’ll benefit from additional bonus miles; making vacation planning that bit easier so they can get away even sooner.”

Meanwhile, EVA President Clay Sun said: “While COVID-19 has changed the way people travel, EVA has been hard at work, identifying and developing new and better ways to give our passengers and Infinity MileageLands members the safest, most comfortable and enjoyable flying experiences possible.”

With Purchase Miles, customers enjoy an improved experience when taking advantage of special rates to buy up to 150,000 additional miles each calendar year.

Miles are redeemable against travel across EVA Air/UNI Air international flight and its Star Alliance partners’ global flight network.

Miles can also be used to upgrade existing flight bookings to seats in higher cabins with EVA Air/UNI Air international flight and its Star Alliance partners.

-- BERNAMA

Wednesday 15 December 2021

TASKUS ANNOUNCES ASIA AND EUROPE EXPANSIONS



KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- TaskUs Inc, a provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to innovative and disruptive technology companies, has announced expansion plans in three new countries: Malaysia, Poland, and Romania.

“Our vision is to make a positive impact on the best brands in the world, the people we connect with, and our global communities,” said Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of TaskUs, Bryce Maddock.

“This growth allows Us to share our Ridiculously Good culture with more people across the globe, contribute to economic development, and redefine the outsourcing industry.”

TaskUs has seen exponential year-over-year growth since 2008. From five employees in a one-room office in Manila to now over 35,600 employees across more than 20 sites in eight different countries, TaskUs continues its growth in Asia and Europe.

According to a statement, TaskUs has chosen Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for its Southeast Asian expansion because of the capital’s world-class tech infrastructure, multilingual labour force, and work-and-play environment.

Similarly, both Łódź, Poland’s third largest city, and Iași, Romania’s second largest city, boast dynamic, vibrant cultures and highly educated, bilingual talent pools.

Already operating in technology and education hubs globally including the United States, Taiwan, and India, TaskUs recognises that these locations offer the excellent quality of life that TaskUs supports for its employees, resulting in the exceptional quality of service it offers to clients.

Operations in these new locations are expected to start within the first half of 2022.

TaskUs has been consistently recognised as one of the best places to work in the world, with recognitions from the Business Intelligence Group, Stevies Awards, Comparably, and Investors in People, among others.

More details at https://www.taskus.com.

-- BERNAMA

METRICSTREAM LAUNCHES ADVANCED CYBER RISK QUANTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES




SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- MetricStream, the global market leader in integrated risk management (IRM) and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), today announced new native capabilities for Advanced Cyber Risk Quantification and Simulation to measure cyber risk in monetary terms, along with intuitive risk assessments, expanded compliance risk management capabilities, and enhanced visibility into third and fourth-party risks. Enterprise and mid-size businesses need intelligent tools to measure, manage, and see risk holistically, gaining valuable insights to make more strategic decisions.

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MetricStream’s latest software release features powerful analytics that allow customers to quantify cyber risk in terms of actual currency, as opposed to measuring risk using red, yellow and green heatmaps. Equipped with precise cyber risk quantification, CISOs, Chief Risk Officers, Chief Compliance Officers and boards can understand, analyze, and act on cyber risk. Using Monte Carlo simulation, risk scenarios can also be run to prioritize action plans and investments.

The new Cyber Risk quantification is built on MetricStream Intelligence, an advanced analytical and AI engine that enables multiple scoring models and data science tools. Unlike other companies that focus only on the FAIR® risk quantification model, MetricStream Intelligence allows creation of any type of models and variables.

“Customers need advanced GRC software solutions that enable them to dig deep into quantifiable metrics and risk assessments for cyber, ESG, compliance and third party, while identifying and addressing gaps in their risk posture,” said Prasad Sabbineni, Chief Technology Officer, MetricStream. “MetricStream Intelligence, the backbone of this new release, is a simulation-based risk modeling and decisioning framework that supports various risk taxonomies, enabling an integrated view of risk.”

MetricStream’s latest software release also includes the following new capabilities:

Intuitive Risk Assessment – With a rapidly changing risk landscape, organizations need to capture and assess emerging and evolving risks faster than ever. New capabilities enable agility and risk-based decision-making through a single view of the top risks faced by the organization across the first and second lines of defense.

Regulatory Change & Compliance Risk Management – In today’s complex environment, businesses need help managing compliance with constantly changing regulations. This release strengthens compliance risk assessment and risk-based control testing functionality. Organizations can also easily understand the impact of regulatory changes on policies, risks and controls. In addition, policy exception, communication and attestation capabilities have been enhanced, driving efficiency, effectiveness and compliance.

Third Party Risk Management – Risk managers can now get deeper visibility into risk exposure at the third and fourth-party level. Additionally, this release includes added content integration for deeper insight, including security, ransomware, financial health and ESG ratings.

ESGRC - This latest release also provides enhancements to MetricStream’s ESGRC software solution, leveraging standardized ESG disclosure reporting frameworks and automated information gathering.

About MetricStream, Inc.

MetricStream is the global market leader of Integrated Risk Management and GRC solutions that empower organizations to thrive on risk by accelerating growth via risk-aware decisions. We connect governance, risk management and compliance across the extended enterprise to enable resilience and digital transformation. MetricStream is headquartered in San Jose, California, with an operations and R&D center in Bangalore, India, and sales and operations support around the globe. More information is available at www.metricstream.comLinkedInFacebook and Twitter.

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Contact

Media Contact:
Amy Rhodes
arhodes@metricstream.com
650-620-2935

Source : MetricStream, Inc.