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KDDI-Supership Next-gen Digital Ads Prioritizes Privacy

KDDI-Supership Next-gen Digital Ads Prioritizes Privacy

TOKYO, Nov (Bernama) — KDDI CORPORATION (referred to as “KDDI” below), Supership Holdings Inc. (referred to as “Supership Holdings” below) and Supership Inc. (referred to as “Supership” below), all based in Tokyo, are jointly developing a next-generation digital advertising platform (referred to as “the platform” below) for a scheduled launch in

Time for a Correction for Bitcoin While El Salvador Issues a Cryptobond!

Time for a Correction for Bitcoin While El Salvador Issues a Cryptobond!

Bitcoin started last week at $65k and continued to decline, approaching the 25-day moving average around the mid $62k level. That support was broken and the price dipped as low as $58k, another important level from October. After several repeated attempts, the price broke through and touched $55k. From there,

Limited Prospects for a Quick Resolution to Global Inflation: Analysts

Limited Prospects for a Quick Resolution to Global Inflation: Analysts

The question of how long current high global inflation lasts is being widely debated. However, evidence suggests that the “transitory” argument of the past six months is gradually becoming less persuasive as the bottlenecks related to supply chain disruptions seem to be more persistent than previously thought. It may be

dUCk Unveils Bigger, Better, Greener Store in Haji Lane

dUCk Unveils Bigger, Better, Greener Store in Haji Lane

SINGAPORE, 23 NOVEMBER 2021 – The dUCk Group continues to expand its presence with a bigger, better and greener store at 50 Haji Lane. The newly relocated store expands to 1,800 square feet, aiming to spoil Singaporeans with a wide range of products. It also provides an interactive and collaborative

Petronas Earns Global Acclaim For Tech-Digital Solutions

Petronas Earns Global Acclaim For Tech-Digital Solutions

PETRONAS Digital Sdn Bhd (“PDSB”), the digital arm of PETRONAS, bagged two awards at the recent Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Malaysia Awards 2021 and IChemE Global Awards 2021. PDSB’s Start-up Excellence Live Advisory (STELLAR) Programme won in the Process Automation and Digitalisation category at the IChemE Global Awards

Hisense Marks World Cup 2022 With 'Too Big To Miss' Campaign

Hisense Marks World Cup 2022 With 'Too Big To Miss' Campaign

QINGDAO, China, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The FIFA World Cup 2022 is just a year away and Qatar will host football’s most prestigious tournament for the first time. Since sponsoring FIFA World Cup 2018, Hisense has achieved a substantial increase in sales and global awareness. In 2022, Hisense joins

ACEN and THE BLUE CIRCLE Completes Phase 2 for the Mui Ne Project

ACEN and THE BLUE CIRCLE Completes Phase 2 for the Mui Ne Project

The Blue Circle and its partner, ACEN, the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, have completed Phase 2 of the Mui Ne Project in the Binh Thuan Province of South Vietnam. “We reached commercial operations of this second phase of our Mui Ne site. 2021 has been undeniably a

Pace Raises $40mn Series A Funding From Pan-Asian Investors

Pace Raises $40mn Series A Funding From Pan-Asian Investors

SINGAPORE, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Pace, a Singapore-based fintech solution company that allows customers to ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL), today announced that it has raised USD40 million in its Series A investment round. Investors that joined the round include UOB Venture Management (Singapore), Marubeni Ventures (Japan), Atinum Partners (South

BAPE+GEEKVAPE Adorned Aston Martin Vantage Ready for Macau Grand Prix

BAPE+GEEKVAPE Adorned Aston Martin Vantage Ready for Macau Grand Prix

MACAU, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The 68th edition of the Macau Grand Prix is scheduled to take place from November 19th to 21st, during which, Aston Martin, one of the British sports car giants, plans to enter the competition with a vehicle sporting a BAPE+GEEKVAPE coating. The sharp and

Mexim Prices 5-year $ Senior Unsecured Notes

Mexim Prices 5-year $ Senior Unsecured Notes

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov (Bernama) — Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad has successfully returned to the international capital markets and priced a U.S. dollar bond offering of USD350 million 5-year Senior Unsecured Notes (the “Notes”). The Notes are issued off MEXIM’s USD3.0 billion Multicurrency Medium Term Note Programme.

Asean, China Renews Wish To Conclude Code of Conduct in the South China Sea

Asean, China Renews Wish To Conclude Code of Conduct in the South China Sea

The Asean-China Special Summit reaffirm the importance of upholding international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea or DOC. The parties emphasise the need to maintain and

NextPlay X Soma Labs is an Innovation and Design Lab for NFTs, Social Games, and Metaverse Worlds

NextPlay X Soma Labs is an Innovation and Design Lab for NFTs, Social Games, and Metaverse Worlds

SUNRISE, FL, Nov 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – NextPlay Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTP), a digital business ecosystem for digital advertisers, consumers, video gamers and travellers, has teamed with Soma Innovation Lab and NFT Pro to launch NextPlay X Soma Labs, a digital design and innovation lab focused on developing non-fungible tokens (NFTs)

Volvo Trucks Malaysia launches new generation of heavy-duty trucks

Volvo Trucks Malaysia launches new generation of heavy-duty trucks

Shah Alam, November 2021 – Volvo Trucks Malaysia is introducing four new truck models, built with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity, to the Malaysian market today. The four heavy-duty trucks are Volvo FH, FH16, FM and FMX, which are now enhanced with innovations that demonstrate and

Award-winning singer-songwriters from Malaysia and USA produce original song

Award-winning singer-songwriters from Malaysia and USA produce original song

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA and WASHINGTON, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – 22 NOVEMBER 2021 – Across two continents, two award-winning and young female singer-songwriters, Heerraa (from Kuala Lumpur) and Autumn Helene (from Washington) released an original song, ‘Morning Light’ at their virtual music video launch today. Heerraa and Autumn got to know

House Passes $1.85 Trillion Budget Bill, Sending It to the Senate

House Passes $1.85 Trillion Budget Bill, Sending It to the Senate

The massive social spending and climate package is regarded as a key component of President Joe Biden’s agenda and the House passed the $1.85 Trillion bill, sending it to the Senate. The vote came after House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy delivered a record-breaking speech to postpone the vote.

The Watershed Moment at COP26

The Watershed Moment at COP26

The COP26, which took place over three days, was a watershed occasion in modern history. To me, the absence of Queen Elizabeth II is that moment. The Queen did not deliver her speech during the event, and Prince Charles was given the honour. While the globe scrambles to fix an

This Is Why Hydrogen Could Cause a Shift in the Auto Industry Worldwide

This Is Why Hydrogen Could Cause a Shift in the Auto Industry Worldwide

With energy conservation the industry standard globally, the auto industry is set to face a wind of change that may send some top brands in a struggle for survival. A look at the 4th China International Import Expo industrial exhibition in 2021 had the South Korean brand, the Hyundai Motor

A New 30kw Engine Takes the Full Electric  Magonis Wave E-550 across the Sea at 22 Knots

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A New 30kw Engine Takes the Full Electric  Magonis Wave E-550 across the Sea at 22 Knots

Until now, electrically powered boats have mainly been used for lake navigation, particularly on lakes where internal combustion engines are prohibited. But as clearly shown by the automotive world (always a forerunner in motoring developments), environmental awareness is increasingly pushing towards electric drives. Thanks to shipyards such as Magonis, boating

Dell Technologies

Dell Tech’s Insights on How to Navigate a Hybrid Work Future

In a research paper titled “Leading the Next Hybrid Workforce”, here are expert insights to complement Dell Technologies’ findings from the Remote Work Readiness (RWR) Index. It investigates the role of organisations in designing a hybrid work future and encapsulating recommendations from four experts – namely Mallory Loone, co-founder of learning

FDA Ok's Breakthrough Designation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Detection

FDA Ok's Breakthrough Designation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Detection

LONDON, Nov. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Datar Cancer Genetics, a leading cancer research company focussed on early detection of cancers today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted ‘Breakthrough Device Designation’ for its blood test to detect early-stage Breast Cancer. The Breakthrough Designation is granted by the

I am all for Robusta!

I am all for Robusta!

Do you like coffee? You do. At least most of my readers would certainly agree that coffee is a great sip in the morning, or anytime in the day. Now, I am going to talk about Robusta. This is the type of coffee that I like. Robusta has this great

Energy1 Asia

A Fresh Mercato Experience Awaits At Hartamas Shopping Centre

A Fresh Mercato Experience Awaits At Hartamas Shopping Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov (Bernama) — Mercato Sri Hartamas has opened its doors with a brand-new indulgent experience for customers. Strategically located in the heart of Sri Hartamas since 2010, Mercato is set to serve customers with thousands of new well-loved local and international products. Director of Store Operations, Malaysia & Singapore,

Enviva, J-Power Join Decarbonize Power Generation Efforts

Enviva, J-Power Join Decarbonize Power Generation Efforts

BETHESDA, Md. & TOKYO, Nov (Bernama) — Enviva Partners, LP (NYSE:EVA) (“Enviva”), a global renewable energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy, and Tokyo-based utility Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (TYO:9513) (“J-Power”), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the long-term, large-scale supply of sustainable wood biomass from

Rainforest World Music Festival, Borneo Jazz Festival Get Thumbs Up

Rainforest World Music Festival, Borneo Jazz Festival Get Thumbs Up

KUCHING, 18 November 2021 – The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) and Borneo Jazz Festival (BJF) virtual experiences organised by Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), was recently named as the ‘One to Watch’ by WTM Responsible Tourism Awards 2021. Open to four regions (Africa, India, Latin America and the Rest of the