Rover Announces and Closes $0.03 Unit Financing

Vancouver, BC, May 16, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Rover Critical Minerals Corp. (TSXV:ROVR)(OTCQB:ROVMF)(FSE:4XO) (“Rover” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement financing for a minimum of $400,000 and a maximum of $800,000. The Company will issue $0.03 units. Each unit is priced at $0.03 and is comprised of one common share and one common share purchase warrant (the “Units“). The warrants on the Units have an exercise price of $0.05 per warrant share, with a life of three years. Assuming the financing is fully subscribed, there will be up to 26,666,667 common shares and 26,666,667 common share purchase warrants issued in connection with this financing, plus any finder’s commission warrants.

Further to the above announcement, Rover has received orders for $327,344 and has also received approval from the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) to close the first tranche of the Unit financing for gross proceeds of $$327,344 (the “First Closing”). The Company will issue of 10,911,467 common shares and 10,911,467 warrants. No finders’ commissions will be paid connection with the First Closing. The shares and warrants issued under the First Closing will bear the minimum four-month regulatory hold period from the date of issuance. The financing is being led by a lithium investment portfolio managed by Gunnar Pedersen’s family office. Mr. Pedersen is a Director of the Company.

An updating release will be provided once the Company has completed any future closings of the Unit financing, including receipt of final acceptance from the TSXV for the financing.

Use of Proceeds

The proceeds from the First Closing will be used to finance ongoing permitting and exploration work at the Company’s Let’s Go Lithium project located in the Amargosa Valley of Nevada, USA.

Judson Culter, CEO at Rover, states: “Gunnar’s commitment to financing the permitting process for our Let’s Go Lithium (“LGL”) project is huge for us. We have significantly reduced our burn rate to allow us to focus our working capital on the continued NEPA permitting process for the LGL project. Our last equity financing was in the summer of 2023. As a Company, we are positioned to ride-out this bear market in lithium exploration. Our valued partners at the UES, Reno office, have been out in the field since March of this year doing the work needed to move the LGL project to the next level. Management is satisfied with the UES fieldwork to date and feel confident that exploration drilling can be achieved in the area, with less than five acres of planned disturbance.”

Paddy Moylan, Rover’s President comments: “What a great show of support to start this raise. The smart money is seeing the opportunity. We are set for the market turnaround. If anyone is keen to look at us please contact us directly at info@rovermetals.com.”

Related Party Transaction

The private placement constitutes a “related party transaction” as such term is defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”) as an investment by a company beneficially controlled by a director of the Company has participated in the financing, acquiring aggregate of 10,000,000 Units for aggregate consideration of $300,000. The Company has relied on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(b) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of related party participation in the private placement as the Company is not listed on a specified market and neither the fair market value (as determined under MI 61-101) of the subject matter of, nor the fair market value of the consideration for, the transaction, insofar as it involved the related party, exceeded 25% of the Company’s market capitalization (as determined under MI 61-101). The private placement was approved by the board of directors of the Company with the conflicted director abstaining.

About Rover Critical Minerals

Rover is a publicly traded junior mining company that trades on the TSXV under symbol ROVR, on the OTCQB under symbol ROVMF, and on the FSE under symbol 4XO. The Company is focussed on the permitting and exploration of the LGL project, a claystone lithium project in the Amargosa Valley of Nevada, USA.

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Chief Executive Officer and Director

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This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause Rover’s actual results, performance, achievements, or developments in the industry to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will,” “would,” “may,” “could” or “should” occur. There can be no assurance that such statements prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any factor could cause actual results to differ materially from Rover’s expectations. Rover undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates, opinions, or other factors, should change.

THE FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS NEWS RELEASE REPRESENTS THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE COMPANY AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NEWS RELEASE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER SUCH DATE. READERS SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE IMPORTANCE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THIS INFORMATION AS OF ANY OTHER DATE. WHILE THE COMPANY MAY ELECT TO, IT DOES NOT UNDERTAKE TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME EXCEPT AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OF THIS RELEASE.

SOURCE: Rover Critical Minerals Corp.

Intermodal Terminal Company (ITC) Chooses Hexagon to Deliver Groundbreaking Australian Rail Terminal

MELBOURNE, May 15, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Hexagon’s industry-leading asset management solution HxGN EAM, in collaboration with The APP Group, a leader in property and infrastructure advisory, has been chosen by Intermodal Terminal Company (ITC), an Australian intermodal rail terminal operator and owner, for its groundbreaking Somerton Intermodal Terminal project.

Intermodal Terminal

Situated in the outer suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, the innovative 45-hectare terminal represents one of Australia’s most advanced rail infrastructure developments currently under development. Upon completion, it will claim the title of the country’s largest intermodal terminal ever built and make history as the first fully electric intermodal rail terminal.

The Somerton Intermodal Terminal, at full capacity, is projected to handle over one million 20-foot equivalents (TEU) annually. It has the potential to become the closest terminal to Melbourne to accommodate double-stacked 1,800-metre trains. Additionally, the terminal promises substantial sustainability benefits, expected to eliminate up to 500,000 truck trips from Melbourne’s roads, equivalent to a reduction of 451 million truck kilometers, and trimming carbon emissions by up to 189,000 tonnes.

HxGN EAM, an innovative asset management solution, is designed to improve productivity and lengthen asset lifecycle. It will oversee and maintain the entire asset portfolio within the Somerton Intermodal Terminal project, including internal roads and gates, truck and container movements, container washing, and fumigation facilities, together with a 24×7 control center overseeing all lighting, technology, and rail network control.

Brendon Gibson, ITC’s Chief Operating Officer, said, “We are delighted to collaborate with Hexagon and The APP Group to implement their cutting-edge HxGN EAM solution for our terminal project. ITC is a growing business and HxGN EAM’s scalability ensures that the solution grows alongside ITC’s expanding operations and evolving needs.

“Effective asset management is paramount to the success of our operations, and HxGN EAM offers the advanced capabilities and flexibility we need to optimise performance and ensure the reliability of our terminal infrastructure.”

Supratim Mukhopadhyay, vice president of sales at Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division, welcomed the partnership between ITC, Hexagon and The APP Group, which is providing implementation support for the project.

“Hexagon is very excited to be supporting ITC’s mission to drive innovation and efficiency in the transportation and logistics industry, alongside our industry partners at The APP Group,” Mukhopadhyay said. “With HxGN EAM, ITC gains a next-generation asset management platform equipped with advanced, scalable capabilities to streamline maintenance processes, optimise resource utilisation and maximize asset performance.”

Construction on the Somerton Intermodal Terminal is currently underway and is due to be completed in 2025.

Find out more about ITC at intermodal-terminal.com.

About The APP Group at app.com.au.

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Executive Director Marketing, Asia-Pacific Region
daniel.besliev@hexagon.com
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SOURCE: Hexagon

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Five Tips to build Personalised Engagement with your Customers

SINGAPORE, May 15, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – In today’s fast moving digital environment and with ecommerce becoming more popular, shoppers now expect a faster, easier and more intuitive online experience. A recent report by Klarna found that 57% of Gen Z and Millennials reported that they want an even more personalised shopping experience.

In a crowded digital economy with busy online markets, customer personalisation can help to make a big difference and help businesses stay more connected with their customers and help to stand out amongst their competitors.

Personalisation can be used to the advantage of small business owners as they have greater flexibility to understand their customers’ needs and provide a more personalised approach to their digital experiences. By listening to customers and learning from them, small business owners can position their business in a way that exceeds customer expectations while reflecting positively on the business and help drive future growth.

Learning how to use personalization is key because it can prevent audiences from seeing and receiving content that is irrelevant to them. It makes it so customers only see messages they can find useful, interesting or engaging, which is helpful for both shoppers and businesses. Personalization isn’t just a sales driver; it’s a customer experience enhancer.

While personalization can be as simple as using a reader’s first name in an email, there are a variety of ways to personalize content for your audience. Here are some tips to help stay engaged with your customers through increased personalization.

Ask your customers directly

Engage with customers directly through feedback mechanisms, to help foster a sense of involvement and engagement with the business, as well as helping to ensure that their voices are heard. This could include, engaging with customers on social media channels, sharing feedback based on their comments and by including issues they said they care about in a blog article on how your business can provide solutions to issues they are raising.

Listen to your customers

The growth of your business is directly related to customer satisfaction. Listen to your customers and pay attention to the needs of your target market. Identify their problems and pain points. How can your offerings act as a solution? Is it possible to develop new products to help solve these problems? Engage by listening to customer feedback and keep an eye on customer behaviour changes and audience interests. Small businesses can use empathy to build relationships with their customers which can lead to heightened loyalty.

3. Personalize your content

Some ways to consider to personalize your content could include: greet the customer `by name in an email or on the home page of the website; show a list of suggested items that a customer might want to consider based on items they have purchased before; send email to customers sharing new updates to your business and your online presence; use email marketing to alert a customer when there is a special promotion or discount offer; use a personalized subject line in email communications; or remind a customer about an item they might have looked at but decided not to buy at that time. By using personalization, a business can effectively break through the noise in the inbox and connect directly with a reader, whether they are just getting to know your brand or is already a loyal customer. Personalized email marketing consists of a targeted, subject-specific message sent to a relevant segment of your audience list.

4. Thank your customers

It is important to thank your customers for their feedback and consequently show them how it is making an impact. One way to do so is to fold the sentiment into your marketing messages. For instance, saying “back by popular demand” can be a simple and effective way to communicate to customers that a business is listening and taking action. Small business owners can include gestures of thanks such as individual thank you notes which can help small business owners connect with their customers on a deeper level. Another way to say thank you is to share special offers and discounts for customers during holiday shopping periods, and other opportunities that seem natural for your business.

Look for inspiration

And finally, if you see a business that is great at connecting with its customers online, learn from them, draw inspiration and then find ways to incorporate these learnings into your own, authentic strategies. Identify where your target audience is spending their time, including on social media channels. You can get inspiration from seeing what your audience is doing online and what your competitors are doing well.

Our message to entrepreneurs is that a little bit of customer personalisation can take you far. By using personalization, you are effectively breaking through the noise in the inbox and connecting directly with your reader, whether they are just getting to know your brand or already a loyal customer. Think about what would help the customer and improve their experience. Then, design personalization strategies around those goals. Small businesses have the human touch that helps to connect us all.

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Former Microsoft, IBM and Compaq Executive to Head APJ Expansion for GTDC

TAMPA, FLA., May 15, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC) has appointed Ananth Lazarus to spearhead member development and operations in the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) theater. Spurred by rising demand for industry support and resources in the region – along with encouragement from global OEMs, ISVs and distributors – the association is increasing its activities in the area in the coming months.

Ananth Lazarus will be responsible for executing the GTDC’s APJ expansion plan, which includes member recruitment, community development and engagement, and resource evaluation.

“With more than 30 years of experience guiding the regional strategies and activities of the world’s largest technology companies, Ananth Lazarus brings the leadership qualities we need to this position,” said Frank Vitagliano, CEO of the GTDC. “APJ representation in our distribution community is critical. Ananth understands the unique needs of those complex organizations – as well as the ISVs and OEMs – and will help us strengthen the GTDC’s global reach, programs and resources across the region.”

The former Microsoft, IBM and Compaq executive has worked extensively in end-to-end management, sales, marketing, P&L, and Asia Pacific market development. Ananth Lazarus spearheaded the APAC Ecosystem Cloud transformation for Microsoft and served as Managing Director of the company’s Malaysian subsidiary. He has helped many IT organizations make similar advances and supported enterprise, commercial, SMB and start-up activities in each market.

“I have had the opportunity to assist a number of burgeoning tech companies in breaking new ground in this region and achieving scalable and sustainable growth,” said Ananth Lazarus. “I look forward to helping Frank and the GTDC team forge stronger relationships here and continue creating resources and programs designed to support the goals of the APJ IT community.”

Learn more about the GTDC and its global activities at www.gtdc.org.

About the GTDC

The Global Technology Distribution Council is the industry consortium representing the world’s leading tech distributors. GTDC members drive an estimated $160 billion in annual worldwide sales of products, services and solutions through diverse business channels. GTDC conferences support the development and expansion of strategic supply-chain partnerships that continually address the fast-changing marketplace needs of vendors, end customers and distributors. GTDC members include AB S.A., Arrow Electronics, CMS Distribution, Computer Gross Italia, D&H Distributing, ELKO, Esprinet, Exclusive Networks, Exertis, Infinigate, Ingram Micro, Intcomex, Logicom, Mindware, Siewert & Kau, SiS Technologies, Tarsus, TD SYNNEX, TIM AG and Westcon-Comstor.

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SOURCE: Global Technology Distribution Council

SMEIC Proposes to Acquire Shanghai Prime, a Good Catalyst for Building a Development Pattern Featuring Dual-wheel Driver

HONG KONG, May 14, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – On the evening of 13 May 2024, Shanghai Mechanical & Electrical Industry Co., Ltd. (“SMEIC” or the “Company”, stock code: 600835.SH) announced that in order to enhance the sustainable development capability of the Company and to increase the return to shareholders, SMEIC proposed to acquire the 100% equity interests held by Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited (“Shanghai Electric”), Shanghai Electric Hong Kong Co., Ltd. (“SEHK”) and Shanghai Electric Group Hongkong Company Limited (“SEG HK”) jointly in Shanghai Prime Mingyu Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Shanghai Prime”, the “Target Company”), the appraised value of the relevant equity interests was RMB5,318 million, and the final transaction price will be subject to the confirmation by the competent state-owned assets administration department. Upon completion of the transaction, Shanghai Prime will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMEIC.

It is understood that Shanghai Prime is a large-scale industrial group specialising in the manufacturing of industrial basic parts and key components and parts and related services, and is a subsidiary of Shanghai Electric, a Chinese equipment manufacturing group, which integrates multiple advantages such as R&D, production and trade and is dedicated to provision of mechanical components and parts and overall solutions for various industrial markets and areas, boasting business segments such as bearings, fasteners, blades and metal cutting tools. Shanghai Prime subdivides its business segments into various sub-segments and cultivates them strenuously, and its main subsidiaries/branches at home have been recognised as “professional, refined, featured and innovative” enterprises at national, provincial and municipal levels, while its blade and industrial fastener segments have been awarded the title of “Championship in Single’s in National Manufacturing Industry” for consecutive times. Through years of development, Shanghai Prime’s business footprint has expanded to over 10 countries, with its products being exported to more than 70 countries and regions around the world, and it has accumulated a rich and high-quality customer base in energy, industrial application and service, automotive, aerospace, rail transit, railway and other industries.

With the accelerating reshaping of global industrial chain, adhering to innovation-driven development and consolidating the independent and controllable capability of the key and core technologies of industrial chain has become increasingly important for the security and stability of manufacturing industry. Furthermore, the rapid development of the digital economy and the promotion of the “dual-carbon” goal have also brought forward new requirement for the development of China’s manufacturing industry. Against such backdrop, the traditional manufacturing industry is accelerating its transformation towards being independent, high-end, intelligent and green, and new development opportunities have been created. SMEIC’s acquisition of Shanghai Prime will significantly enhance SMEIC’s overall business scale and core competitiveness in industrial basic parts business, enabling it to actively grasp the opportunities for transformation and development in the manufacturing industry.

This transaction will boost the strategic upgrade of SMEIC, clarify the positioning of the Company as a “professional, refined, featured and innovative” industrial platform, further broaden its industrial basic parts, key components and parts, sub-system and mechatronics products, build a diversified product portfolio, and give full play to the attribute of SMEIC as a listed company capital platform as well as the advantageous position of Shanghai Prime in the field of industrial basic parts and key components and parts, to help the Company to rapidly realise the product extension for its “professional, refined, featured and innovative” businesses along the current industrial chain, reinforce the industrial basic parts business portfolio, push the “professional, refined, featured and innovative” industrial segment of the Company’s industrial basic parts business to develop towards being high-end, serialised and integrated, and accelerate the upgrade of the domestic industrial basic parts industry, serving the manufacturing power strategy of our country.

Besides, this transaction will help SMEIC to gradually expand its business scope from lift industry with stable development to basic parts aerospace, new energy automobile, robotics, medical equipment and other industries with more promising growth prospects. After the resource integration, SMEIC will strive to achieve the “three new” development, namely new technology, new products and new markets, through continuous technological innovation, the extension of upstream “professional, refined, featured and innovative” business line, and the development of domestic strategic application and overseas “new” markets of the Belt and Road Initiatives, helping SMEIC to build the “second growth curve” based on the “professional, refined, featured and innovative” with the synergy through the diversification of the products and markets while maintaining the healthy and steady development of the primary industry, forming a new development pattern featuring dual-wheel driver.

Furthermore, this transaction will also be conducive to the adjustment and optimisation of the Company’s industrial structure. After the completion of this transaction, SMEIC will become one of the world’s largest comprehensive industrial basic parts conglomerates by virtue of a relatively wide range of products offerings and a relatively large scale of operation, continuously improving its assets quality and profitability, creating further room for its future development as a listed company, further enhancing its value in the capital market and creating more returns to shareholders.

According to the data, Shanghai Prime has sound main business and operating condition. In 2022 and 2023, the revenue of Shanghai Prime amounted to RMB8,980 million and RMB9,585 million, respectively, and its net profit attributable to parent company amounted to RMB349 million and RMB237 million, respectively. As at 31 December 2023, the total assets of Shanghai Prime amounted to RMB11,263 million.

If Shanghai Prime is merged into SMEIC, the earnings per share of SMEIC for 2022 and 2023 will represent an increase of 35.42% and 23.47% respectively over that before the merger. In terms of revenue sources, in 2022 and 2023, the proportion of revenue of SMEIC from its “professional, refined, featured and innovative” related businesses will significantly increase from 1.94% and 2.61% before the merger to 29.00% and 31.87% after the merger, resulting in obvious optimisation of its business structure.

SMEIC said that in the future, the Company will fully leverage the integration and synergy effect with Shanghai Prime, to achieve seamless business connection and consolidate its leading position in the industry. In terms of market development collaboration, it will focus on the common downstream market for the two sides, through joint development, improve the overall performance of products, while expand common customers and services, forming a package of comprehensive solutions, to enhance customer stickiness and improve the value of services. In terms of scientific and technological innovation collaboration, it will strengthen the research on common technologies and processes of the two sides, to deepen the scientific and technological research and development reserves, and enhance the digital and intelligent synergy. In terms of resource allocation, it will actively promote the sharing of high-quality resources between the two sides, and leverage the listing platform to select upstream and downstream strategic investment opportunities for capital operation, etc., to continuously enhance the global competitiveness of the Company’s industrial basic parts business.

AsiaMedic partners with Sunway to establish new diagnostic imaging centre

The planned close to 6,000 sqft facility at Royal Square in Novena is expected to commence operations by November 2024 and will nearly double AsiaMedic’s diagnostic imaging capacity.
AsiaMedic’s continued capacity expansion follows three consecutive years of revenue growth which reached a record high for FY2023.

SINGAPORE, May 14, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – SGX Catalist-listed AsiaMedic Limited (the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) announced that the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, AMC Healthcare Pte. Ltd (“AMC”), has entered into a shareholders’ agreement with Sunway Equity Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“SEH”) to set up and operate a new medical diagnostics imaging centre in Novena, Singapore.

Mr Arifin Kwek, Chief Executive Officer of AsiaMedic Limited and Ms Sarena Cheah, Executive Director of Sunway Berhad [L-R]

AMC and SEH will establish AsiaMedic Sunway Pte. Ltd. to operate the new centre in Novena, which will provide a comprehensive range of general imaging as well as sub-specialised fields of radiology imaging such as computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans using the latest equipment.

Mr Arifin Kwek, Chief Executive Officer of AsiaMedic Limited, said, “The partnership with Sunway presents an opportunity for expansion of the Group’s diagnostic imaging business into Novena, which is a significant healthcare and medical services hub in Singapore. This will greatly complement the Group’s existing integrated medical centre at Orchard Road and enable us to serve more patients with greater convenience.”

The new diagnostic imaging centre will offer the same cutting-edge imaging services as the Group’s flagship centre at Orchard Road, which significantly expanded its capacity in September 2023 by being the first in Asia Pacific to operate the SIGNA™ Hero 3T MRI scanner. Once completed, the new centre in Novena will nearly double the Group’s diagnostic imaging capacity.

In FY2023, diagnostic imaging and radiology services revenue increased by 72% and contributed nearly 50% of Group revenue. Demand for the Group’s services remained strong across the entire spectrum of healthcare providers with an increase in referrals from clinics and hospitals.

Ms Sarena Cheah, Executive Director of Sunway Berhad, said, “We are confident in the long-term prospects of our partnership as AsiaMedic has a trusted track record and aptitude in providing tailored offerings to its patients. In addition, the new diagnostic imaging centre’s strategic location and close proximity to other healthcare providers will position us as the preferred choice for patients. This partnership will offer strategic benefits to Sunway and enhance our existing healthcare ecosystem.”

SEH is wholly-owned by Sunway City Sdn Bhd which in turn is wholly-owned by Sunway Berhad, one of Southeast Asia’s most prominent conglomerates and one of the leading private healthcare groups in Malaysia.

AsiaMedic continues to invest in the latest technology to enhance the patient experience and maintain its position as a preferred provider of diagnostic imaging radiology services. In March 2024, the Group became the first in Singapore to install the latest Revolution™ Apex Elite CT scanner. The Group will also continue to explore potential opportunities for further expansion and long-term growth.

This press release should be read in conjunction with the announcement uploaded on SGXNet.

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About AsiaMedic Limited

AsiaMedic Limited together with its subsidiaries (“AsiaMedic” or the “Group”) is a leading healthcare provider in Singapore which provides holistic solutions through integrated application of the latest medical technologies to prevent and detect early illnesses to achieve positive experiences and clinical outcomes for patients.

The Group is committed to helping clients through practical and personalised solutions delivered with the highest professional standards of service and expertise in a timely, safe and consistent manner. Conveniently located at Orchard Road, AsiaMedic is a preferred one-stop centre for:

Diagnostic imaging and radiology services
Medical wellness and health screening services
Primary healthcare services
Medical aesthetic services and products

For more information, please visit www.asiamedic.com.sg

Dubai FinTech Summit concludes with over 8,000 visitors from 118 countries

DUBAI, May 14, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The 2nd edition of Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS) organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and President of DIFC, concluded with resounding success. The 3rd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit will be held on 7-8 May 2025, also under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum.

Highlights:
– The 3rd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit to be held on 7-8 May 2025, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum.
– The 2nd edition of Dubai FinTech Summit attracted over 8,000 visitors from 118 countries around the world.
– Over 50 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were signed during the Summit with global financial leaders.
– More than 20 top investment management firms with investments in 12,000 companies participated in the Summit.
– Nik Storonsky, Founder and CEO of Revolut inked expansion plans in the MEASA region, marking a significant step towards fostering financial inclusion through cutting-edge technology.
– State Street Global Advisors’ President and Chief Executive Officer, Yie-Hsin Hung confirmed the reopening of its Dubai offices.
– Dyna.Ai, the Singapore headquartered firm launched operations across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, North America and Latin America, with offices planned in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria.

From government officials and policy makers to start-up founders, the two-day Summit, held at Madinat Jumeirah, brought together an unprecedented gathering of more than 8,000 decision-makers from 118 countries around the world. These included over 300 thought leaders participating in 125 discussions across five stages and over 200 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies. Over 20 government dignitaries were also in attendance, including the Mayor of Seoul, Central Bank Governors, and Deputy Governors.

His Excellency, Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, commented: “The Dubai FinTech Summit is not just a gathering, it is a platform for transformative discussions and collective action. The Dubai FinTech Summit stands as a beacon of impact, progress, and collaboration, creating unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation. Dubai is at the forefront of shaping the future of finance and will continue to strengthen its position as a leading global hub for FinTech firms.”

Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer at DIFC Authority, opened day two of the Summit, followed by two fireside chats with His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Department of Economy and Tourism, and Yie-Hsin Hung, President and Chief Executive Officer at State Street Global Advisors.

During his opening remarks, Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer at DIFC Authority, said: “Today, we are experiencing an extraordinary period of technological transformation where FinTech defines how we transact, how we save, and how we manage our financial lives. FinTech is also defining how traditional financial services companies operate. In recent years, we have seen FinTech revenues grow globally six-fold. We have also seen growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies, which is allowing for its market capitalisation to exceed USD 3trn. This year, FinTech is again expected to garner and secure an additional 5 per cent of global financial service revenues. In the next two years, digital payments are expected to increase over 10trn dollars, and by 2030, north of 25 per cent of banking valuations are expected to be driven by FinTech.

Dubai FinTech Summit offers a unique platform to explore the opportunities ahead of us, which is why, at DIFC, our strategy is firmly focused on being at the heart of this FinTech revolution. During our 20 years of operations, we have always embraced innovation. It is part of our X factor. We do not simply talk about it but engage with it; with the talent, with the investors and the regulators to execute it. Our visionary leadership has always enabled Dubai and DIFC to take a leading role in driving the future of finance and innovation. For this reason, we have built the region’s most comprehensive proposition that enables our clients to do and achieve great things in a place that integrates FinTech firmly into its DNA. In a place that attracts talented entrepreneurs, encourages collaboration, and provides global connectivity: a gateway between the east and the west, and a true nexus point for the global markets.”

Over 50 international associations participated in the Summit this year, including Africa FinTech Network, Business France, FinTech Philippines Association, European Blockchain Association, Global FinTech Alliance (GFA), Hong Kong FinTech Industry Association, International Digital Economy Association, Invest Seoul, Luxembourg Institute of Financial Technology (LHOFT), Swiss Finance & Technology Association and Women in Web3 Association, among others.

This year’s Summit saw the participation of over 1,000 investors, including more than 10 top executives from some of the world’s biggest banks, managing over USD 7trn in assets under management (AUM). In addition, over 40 FinTech and blockchain unicorns, with a combined market capitalisation of over USD 400bn were also present.

During the two days, over 30 side events were hosted by local, regional, and international partners of the Summit.Panels on the second day included a deep dive into some of the most pressing topics within the financial technology landscape, ranging from High Interest Rates and Macroeconomic Volatility, Institutional Adoption and Regulatory Clarity – Crypto’s Path Forward, and D33 – A Decade of Economic Transformation, among others.

Dubai FinTech Summit also witnessed the signing of more than 50 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with global financial leaders, as well as several key announcements from attending businesses.

Nik Storonsky, Founder and CEO of Revolut announced expansion plans in the MEASA region, marking a significant step towards fostering financial inclusion through cutting-edge technology. Revolut is a global neobank and financial technology company with headquarters in the UK that offers banking services for retail customers and businesses.

Recognising the potential of operating in the region’s largest financial ecosystem, State Street Global Advisors’ CEO, Yie-Hsin Hung, also announced that the firm is making a welcome return to DIFC. Based on the region’s expanding opportunities, coupled with DIFC’s 20-year track record as a leading hub for finance and growth, DIFC has continued to draw in an extensive list of banks, advisors, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds seeking exposure to the region’s fast-growth markets within a future-forward regulated environment.

Dyna.Ai, the Singapore-headquartered firm announced the launch of its operations across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, North America and Latin America, aiming to transform businesses with AI. The company offers a suite of solutions for digital banking, risk management, audience communication, and employee productivity to address current financial challenges. In the MEA region, offices will be opened in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria. Dyna Athena, a newly launched AI platform, will provide revolutionary communication and interaction between customers, which will include features such as text-to-speech, language and speech processing. Dyna Avatar, a brand-new humanoid customer assistant, capable of real-time voice-activated conversations in Arabic, English, Chinese, Japanese and Thai, was also launched at the Summit.

Among several notable presentations, Crypto Oasis provided an insightful update on the UAE’s dynamic and ever-evolving blockchain ecosystem. According to the presentation, active companies have surged by 13 per cent year-on-year, reaching 2,040 organisations, with a healthy mix of 71 per cent native and 29 per cent non-native blockchain companies contributing to the ecosystem. There has also been a marked increase in the industry workforce, with over 10,600 individuals working in the blockchain space. One of the key factors driving the crypto industry has been an increase in regulatory clarity, which has helped to attract global brands such as Bybit, Crypto.com, and OKX, which each received Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licenses from VARA.

In line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) to position Dubai as the top four global financial hubs by 2033, DFS is designed to encourage cross-border collaboration and innovation, central to transforming the global FinTech sector. The Summit presented a unique opportunity for attendees to explore emerging FinTech trends and their potential to drive financial progress in the MEASA region.

The 2nd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit was supported by over 150 global corporate partners. Visa as Founding Partner & Co-Host; Emirates NBD as Premium Banking Partner; e& life as Powered By sponsor; Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) as Strategic Banking Partner; Finvasia as Lead Sponsor; SC Ventures as Strategic Venture Partner; Dynatech AI as Powered By sponsor; and Mashreq as Diamond Sponsor, among others.

About Dubai FinTech Summit

Dubai FinTech Summit is an annual mega event organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. The 2nd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit will bring together over 8,000+ global industry leaders, 1,500+ investors and policy makers, signalling increased appetite for growth opportunities in the region.

Dubai FinTech Summit signals new wave of financial innovation, opportunity, transformation, and growth for the international financial services sector. As a rising FinTech hub, Dubai is also spearheading the evolution of the financial services industry, with investments in FinTech projected to grow by 17.2 per cent CAGR to USD949 billion from 2022 to 2030. The Summit aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33’s strategic goal of propelling Dubai into the ranks of the top four global financial hubs by 2033.

The expanded programme of Dubai FinTech Summit is set to exceed expectations by delving into key tracks, including the future of FinTech, embedded and Open Finance, climate finance, Web3 and digital assets. The summit stands as a thought leadership-driven platform, addressing industry challenges head-on and championing innovation.

Visit www.dubaiFinTechsummit.com

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For further enquiries, please contact:
Samia Ahmad Assistant Manager
Marketing at DIFC Innovation Hub
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Phone: +971 4 362 2657

Rover Provides Permitting Update on Let’s Go Lithium Project, NV, USA

Vancouver, BC, May 14, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Rover Critical Minerals Corp. (TSXV:ROVR)(OTCQB:ROVMF)(FSE:4XO) (“Rover” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that environmental baseline surveys at its Let’s Go Lithium (“LGL”) project, Amargosa Valley, NV, USA, commenced in March, and continue through to the date hereof.

Judson Culter, CEO at Rover, states: “We continue to work through the NEPA permitting process for the LGL project. Our valued partners at the UES, Reno office, have been out in the field doing the work needed to move the project to the next level. Management is satisfied with the fieldwork to date and feel confident that exploration drilling can be achieved in the area, with less than five acres of planned disturbance.”

Paddy Moylan, Rover’s President comments: “It is exciting to see the progress made. We look forward to further news flow as the work continues. We are a company that will always ensure that our work is conducted in an environmentally sensitive and aware way. Our partners are presently ensuring that is reflected in our permitting plans.”

President’s Compensation

Further to its news release of March 6, 2024, the Company will issue 150,000 common shares to its President, Paddy Moylan, for services rendered from February 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2024. The common shares have been issued with a deemed price per share of $0.05, for the settlement of $7,500 worth of services. A new control person will not be created as a result of this issuance. The shares shall bear the standard four-month regulatory hold period from the date of issuance The issuance is subject to final approval by the TSXV.

About Rover Critical Minerals

Rover is a publicly traded junior mining company that trades on the TSXV under symbol ROVR, on the OTCQB under symbol ROVMF, and on the FSE under symbol 4XO. The Company is focussed on the permitting and exploration of a claystone lithium project in the Amargosa Valley of Nevada, USA.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“Judson Culter”
Chief Executive Officer and Director

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Email: info@rovermetals.com
Phone: +1 (778) 754-2617

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SOURCE: Rover Critical Minerals Corp.

Global News and Publishing Platform Gnomi Launches Paid Journalism Program

LOS ANGELES, CA, May 13, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Today the groundbreaking Gnomi global aggregated news app, dedicated to empowering global conversations by enabling transparent information sharing, launches its Paid Journalism Program. The bold new initiative invites established independent writers, journalists, and thought leaders to share and monetize original content on the platform.

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This content will complement Gnomi’s core global news stream, which utilizes machine learning technology to translate news, sourced from 22 top GDP countries, into more than 11 languages in real time.

Starting today, Gnomi’s Paid Journalism Program is accepting applications from experienced writers, journalists and thought leaders, who have cultivated a digital community with their expertise and are seeking avenues to share original content from their unique point of view. Writers can contribute across a broad range of categories, such as Health, Politics, Entertainment, Sports, Business, Lifestyle, Science, and more while adhering to basic community guidelines. The Gnomi team will review each application carefully and inform the applicant of their status within 2-5 business days. Once accepted, the writer can negotiate a fair rate per article.

“The media industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, with sweeping layoffs leaving talented journalists in a state of uncertainty, but Gnomi believes that great writing and the voices of talented writers should not be held back by the limitations of traditional publishing,” says Eva Cicinyte, CEO and founder of Gnomi App. “We believe in the power of independent journalism and have built a cutting-edge platform that empowers writers to take control of their content, connect directly with their audience, and earn money at the same time. We’re putting power back in the hands of the journalist. What better way to showcase the value of our platform? We hope to grow our Gnomi community by growing the individual audiences of a vibrant network of writers, who are passionate about storytelling.”

Highlights of Gnomi’s Paid Journalism Program:

Write about topics that matter to you.
Get paid per article.
Amplify global reach to build your audience, your portfolio, and your brand.
Personalize and enhance content with imagery, videos, an array of font styles and other tools that help to create a compelling story.

Link to Gnomi’s Paid Journalism application: https://www.gnomi.com/journalismprogram

About Gnomi: Gnomi App is a global platform that serves as both a global news streaming service (with sources in 22 top GDP countries, translated into more than 11 languages in real time) and a publishing platform, creating an innovative space for informed discussions with a wealth of diverse perspectives. The platform formally launched on May 3, 2024.

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$9.25 Million in Investments Committed to Start-ups during FinTech World Cup at Dubai FinTech Summit

London, UK, May 13, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The much-awaited Grand Finale of the FinTech World Cup (FWC) hosted by Trescon in partnership with Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS), VISA, Emirates NBD & Amazon Web Services (AWS), witnessed committed investments totalling worth over USD 9,250,000 (9.25 million) by various investors.

In an intense showdown, 15 qualified start-ups from around the world – Audax, Xaults Technologies, Monak E-Services, YABX, ALTPAYNET, APPRO, Libeara, Letbloom, Myzoi, Vault22, Lordsystem, MOIN, Alphastream.ai, Validus, and Namara – pitched at the FWC Grand Finale to a room full of global investors during the 2nd day of DFS.

While APPRO emerged as the Winner of FWC and secured on the spot investment commitment of USD 500,000, other startups like Finix196 received commitment of USD 5 million by Dhruv Management, Motive Partners committed USD 3 million to Alpha Stream and Validus got commitment of USD 750,000 by Aum Ventures.

Mohammed Saleem, Founder and Chairman of Trescon, stated, “We were thrilled to host the Grand Finale of our FinTech World Cup at the Dubai FinTech Summit. By joining forces, we created an unparalleled platform for FinTech innovation, providing participants with access to Trescon’s international reach, a regulatory environment that fosters growth and most importantly access to much needed capital. As an FWC Jury Member & a fellow investor, I commit to investing in some of these start-ups too to walk the talk, including the USD 500,000 for FWC Grand Finale Winner Appro.”

Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO of Trescon, said, “The FinTech World Cup is an opportunity to solve real-world challenges through collaboration and capital. In addition to the investments totalling worth USD 9.25 million that were announced, I’m happy to share that the winner & first two runner ups will also gain access to mentorship by the esteemed jury, Trescon Credits & Amazon credits – enhancing their resources for growth and development, global brand exposure, industry recognition and a path to success through strategic synergies and partnerships. We are committed to shaping an ecosystem that not only celebrates FinTech excellence but also propels the industry forward.”

The FWC jury was comprised of distinguished professionals from various sectors of the FinTech industry, including Nasir Zubairi, CEO at The LHoFT Foundation; Hugo Bongers, Partner at Motive Ventures; Sara Tabana, Senior Director of FinTech Innovation Strategy at Visa; Melissa Cannon Guzy, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Arbor Ventures; Mohammed Saleem, Founder and Chairman of Trescon; Chetan Mehta, Founding Partner at AUM Ventures; Rana Abdel Latif, Partner at Speedinvest; Nacira Alioua, Head of FinTech Engagement at Emirates NBD; and Tunc Ozgul, Head of Startup and VC Ecosystem at Amazon Web Services.

The 2nd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit was supported by global corporate partners, including Founding Partners VISA, Emirates NBD (ENBD), Etisalat & (E&) and Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD).

About Dubai FinTech Summit

Visit www.dubaifintechsummit.com

#Difc #DifcInnovationHub #DFS2024 #Fintech #FWC #DFS24 #Fintech #Difc #DifcInnovationHub #Trescon

For further enquiries, please contact:

Samia Ahmad Assistant Manager
Marketing at DIFC Innovation Hub
E: samia.ahmad@difc.com
Phone: +971 4 362 2657

Shadi Dawi
Director of PR & Strategic Partnerships
Trescon Global
Mobile: +971 55 498 4989
shadi@tresconglobal.com