Minetech Records 32% Increase in Revenue for 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Civil engineering specialist and bituminous products manufacturer Minetech Resources Berhad today reported that the Company recorded a 31.9% rise in revenue to RM26.9 million for the second quarter ended 30 September 2022 (2Q FY2023) compared with RM20.4 million in the corresponding quarter of the last financial year (2Q FY2022).

Matt Chin, Executive Director of Minetech

The Company registered a loss before tax (LBT) of RM1.5 million for the quarter under review compared with LBT of RM4.7 million in 2Q FY2022.

On a segmental basis, the civil engineering division recorded a 8.1% rise in revenue to RM16.1 million in 2Q FY2023 compared with RM14.9 million in 2Q FY2022. The manufacturing division, which produces bituminous products for pipe coating, waterproofing and sealing, posted a 166.7% increase in revenue to RM7.2 million compared with RM2.7 million in the same quarter of the previous financial year.

For the first-half of the financial year ended 30 September 2023 (1H FY2023), Minetech registered a 36.9% increase in revenue to RM50.9 million compared with RM37.2 million in 1H FY2022. The Company recorded LBT of RM3.1 million in the period under review compared with RM9.1 million in 1H FY2022.

Matt Chin, Executive Director of Minetech, said, "We continue to see our financial performance improve with narrower losses on higher revenue contribution from the civil engineering division's Selinsing Gold Mine due to increase in work volume as well as from the Cheras-Kajang Highway, Wangsa Brezza Hill and GM Emerald Square."

"We have seen a significant increase in revenue contribution from the manufacturing division mainly due to the rise in sales of coating enamel and blown asphalt products as a result of improved demand from both domestic and overseas markets."

"While economic growth is on a stronger footing based on Malaysia's third-quarter GDP figures, we note the increased risks of a slowdown in 2023 as global uncertainties stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, China's slowdown and inflationary pressure continue to weigh on sentiments. We continue to emphasise various cost-control measures and cash conservation and at the same time exploring opportunities that have seen us venturing into technology and innovation and penetrating into second-tier construction activities. These initiatives have helped us weather the storm and continue to create value for shareholders and other stakeholders."

Minetech Resources Berhad: 7219 [BURSA: MINE], https://minetech.com.my/

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Bintai Kinden Revenue Increased 136% in 2Q FY2023

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Nov 24, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Bintai Kinden Corporation Berhad (Bursa: BINTAI, 6998), a mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services specialist, today announced that the Company registered a 136.6% increase in revenue to RM40.56 million for the second quarter ended 30 September 2022 (2Q FY2023) compared with RM17.14 million in 2Q FY2022 mainly due to higher contribution from M&E projects recovering from the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Executive Director of Bintai Kinden, Azri Azerai

For the quarter under review, the Company's profit before tax (PBT) recorded a decline to RM193,000 compared with RM244,000 in 2Q FY2022 mainly due to higher cost. Gross profit margin for 2Q FY2023 stood at 15.35% compared with 43.06% in 2Q FY2022 after taking into account contribution by variation order of completed projects of the M&E business.

Bintai Kinden registered a 142.94% rise in revenue of RM71.44 million for the six months ended 30 September 2022 (1H FY2023) compared with RM29.41 million in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. PBT for 1H FY2023 declined to RM1.16 million compared with RM1.50 million reported in 1H FY2022.

En. Azri Azerai, Executive Director of Bintai Kinden said, "We consider the continuing growth in economic activities following two years of lockdowns as a positive sign for more opportunities in M&E engineering services in Malaysia and Southeast Asia where our focus remains. The growth in revenue in the quarter under review is proof of the continuing recovery which we do not take for granted as we assess the risks and opportunities to grow as an investment conglomerate by taking stakes in unique and niche businesses with huge potential."

"We are actively looking for more earnings accretive acquisitions. We are diversifying into the provision of telecommunication services to healthcare centres through a strategic venture under our indirect subsidiary, Johnson Medical International Sdn Bhd (JMI) that we announced earlier in November. We are also leveraging on JMI's healthcare solutions and medical support systems expertise to explore the Middle East, which is a growing market. Through our 51%-owned Bintai Energy Sdn. Bhd., we are in a partnership distributing flanges and other related piping products in Indonesia for oil and gas (O&G) projects."

Bintai Kinden's total orderbook is RM109.92 million, with RM102.43 million from M&E projects and RM7.49 million from O&G projects.

Bintai Kinden Corporation Berhad: 6998 [BURSA: BKC], http://bintai.com.my/

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Subang Parade Celebrates Football Fever

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Subang Parade, a flagship property owned by Hektar REIT, is pleased to announce the kick-off of the 2022 Football Fever to celebrate the Football Season this morning.

Executive Director and Chief Corporate Officer of Hektar Asset Management Sdn Bhd (the Manager of Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust) -Puan Zarina Halim and YB Michelle Ng Mei Sze – ADUN Subang

Shivan Pillay – Malaysian Footballer from Petaling Jaya City Football Team

Subang Parade shopping mall

To celebrate the 2022 Football Season, Subang Parade has lined up a host of family-friendly activities at LG, East End Concourse from 26 November to 11 December, which includes Shoot For Glory, Football Juggling Performance, Football Skills Workshop and 3 vs 3 Futsal Contest for children aged 7-12 years.

The Media launch event on 24 November was officiated by Subang Jaya State Assemblywoman YB Michelle Ng Mei Sze, Executive Director & Chief Corporate Officer of Hektar Asset Management Sdn Bhd (the Manager of Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust) Puan Zarina Halim and attended by professional football player Shivan Pillay.

Puan Zarina Halim said, "This is a great opportunity for families to come together for some fun and games as the year-end school holidays begin. Subang Parade is a community-centric mall, and in line with our focus on the social aspects of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), our priority remains to provide a great retail experience and promote wholesome activities that encourage engagement & physical well-being of our community. This also aligns with our commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 on Good Health and Well-Being.

Shivan said, "This Football Fever is a good platform to promote football not just as a game but as a sport for healthy living among children. It's also about teaching them healthy competition and the meaning of teamwork and at the same time, picking up skills on how to kick the ball, pass the ball and play as a team."

Among the activities lined up is the Shoot for Glory challenge, in which shoppers can win lucrative prizes by shooting balls into target goals. The pool of prizes is worth more than RM10,000, which includes a 70-inch LG 4k TV, Samsung S22, Apple Watch SE and five Consolation Prizes throughout the campaign period. There will be a special football juggling performance, football clinics catered for kids and adults, as well as a juggling contest every weekend from 7 pm – 9 pm.

The highlight is the 3 vs 3 Futsal contest on 10 and 11 December 2022, held at the mall's LG, East End Concourse. This futsal contest is open to children in two categories – 7 to 9 and 10 to 12 years old. The competition has received overwhelming response and at least 24 teams are competing for each age category. Terms and conditions apply for all the football activities mentioned above.

Subang Parade: https://www.subangparade.com.my/

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anb and JCB sign acquiring agreement for local acceptance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

RIYADH // TOKYO, Nov 24, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – anb and JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co. Ltd., have partnered to launch JCB Card acceptance at all its POS and ATM locations deployed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading payment card issuer and acquirer in Japan, and JCB Cards are used by more than 140 million cardholders and accepted at about 39 million locations globally.

As part of supporting the cashless society and financial inclusion that is related to Vision 2030, anb and JCB have partnered to enable the acceptance of JCB Cards. The partnership is a continuation of JCB's plan for entering the Saudi market, a destination of ever-increasing importance for its cardholders around the world for both business and tourism.

Mr. Yuichiro Kadowaki, Regional Head – Middle East & Africa CEO, JCB Middle East LLC, said: "Saudi Arabia has always been a very important destination for many of JCB cardholders, from both business and religious perspectives. With the strategic plan for Vision 2030, the country is now increasingly an important destination for tourism as well. anb's extensive reach in the market will ensure that JCB cardholders will be able to use JCB Cards at their convenience. The partnership will also enhance the already close fraternal ties between Saudi Arabia and Japan."

Mr. Nizar Altwaijri, Deputy Managing Director of anb, said: "anb's engagement with JCB will enable our payment systems to accept JCB Cards in the kingdom over ATM, POS and eCommerce channels. As Kingdom's economy opens up to welcoming tourists like never before, this strategic agreement will go a long way in supporting the tourism sector, which is one of the pillars of Saudi Vision 2030. This agreement is also in line with the Kingdom's plan to grow the number of options available for digital payments in the economy and will position KSA as one of the leading countries to accept a wide range of international scheme cards as part of its payment eco-system."

About JCB

JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 39 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 140 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/

About anb

Amongst the largest banks in the Middle East, anb headquarters is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with regional offices in Jeddah, Khobar and a network of branches throughout the kingdom, in addition to an international branch in London, United Kingdom.

To service a large and varied customer base which exceeds 2 million, the Bank has an extensive distribution network, with 237 premises spanning over the Kingdom.

Recognizing the need to serve customers in a convenient and timely manner, the Bank also has around 1,160 ATMs, 290 Corporate Cash Deposit Machines and 36,670 point-of-sale terminals, in addition to advanced mobile banking application and a state-of-the-art, award-winning phone center. For more information, please visit: www.anb.com.sa/

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Job Platform Monster Transforms to an End-to-end Talent Management Platform; Reinvents Itself as foundit

SINGAPORE, Nov 23, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Monster.com, leading global job search portal, today announced a significant milestone in its journey as it transforms to a full-fledged talent platform. Starting today, Monster will be known as 'foundit' with a new logo and vision, ushering in a new revolution in the job market.

Left to Right: Sekhar Garisa, CEO- foundit.in (previously Monster), Ajit Isaac, Non-Executive Chairman – Quess Corp and foundit.in, and investor Mohandas Pai unveil Monster's new identity as 'foundit' in Asia Pacific and the Middle East

Synonymous with recruitment, Monster has been serving more than 70 million job seekers and 10,000 customers spread across 18 countries. As the Company now transforms itself to an end-to-end talent platform, it will offer comprehensive solutions to recruiters and highly personalised and contextual services to job seekers across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The transition is in line with the company's mission towards connecting the right talent with the right opportunities.

Speaking at the new brand unveiling event, Sekhar Garisa, CEO, foundit (previously Monster) said, "Technology is leading disruption across sectors and Talent Acquisition is no exception. The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we work and the way we hire. We have been privileged to witness the talent acquisition landscape evolve over the last three decades, giving us an unparalleled depth of insights into recruitment. The platform of the future needs to cater to a highly dynamic job market, skill-based hiring & changing expectations from career. We are excited to unveil a new direction for Monster from simply facilitating job and candidate discovery to enabling significantly better talent management outcomes."

Commenting on foundit's role in realising its parent Quess Corp's future-forward strategy, Mr. Ajit Isaac, Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of Quess Corp and foundit, added, "Over the last 15 years, Quess has always been known for its service led offerings that have won the confidence of its associates and customers alike. As an institution, steadfast on our commitment to formalise jobs, we have been focusing on building a product-led portfolio that can help democratise access to formal employment across White, Blue and Grey collar workers. We acquired Monster APAC & ME with a vision to transform white-collar talent acquisition. Over the last couple of years, organisations experienced everything from the Great Resignation and the Great Regret leading to mass hiring at an unprecedented pace. But now as the market settles, hiring is going to be a lot sharper, focused and skill based. Such precision can only be achieved through the combination of human ingenuity and technology, and this is what we have to offer our recruiters and job seekers through foundit."

In 2018, Quess Corp acquired Monster Worldwide's APAC & ME businesses as a strategic investment to strengthen its HR services portfolio, and has been operating in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, India, UAE and Saudi Arabia.

In 2021 Monster raised USD 18 Million in a funding round led by investors Akash Bhanshali of Volrado Venture Partners and Mohandas Pai of Meridian Investments to fuel its product led offerings and market expansion.

As part of its brand evolution, foundit is placing renewed focus on the users of the platform to bring forward the perfect career experience. By leveraging disruptive technology such as AI and ML for precision hiring to superior UI, the company aims to offer recruitment solutions unrivalled by any other player in the market. One of the key features that job seekers can look forward to is personalised job discovery. With foundit's customised search results feature, candidates will receive results and recommendations that are curated to their educational background, employment experience & validated skills. Other features include community lead mentorship marketplace, skills validation through assessments, mobile first UI, personalised recommendations, and self enhancement tools like upskilling courses.

As the market leader in offering recruitment solutions to the best in business, foundit is transforming into a platform that reflects and adapts to the diversity of the SEA job market. For recruiters, it will offer the richest data set for each candidate along with insights & analytics that will make the process efficient as well as customized for each role requirements. The new interface and features allow for seamless and smart interaction between recruiters and candidates.

About foundit in APAC & the Middle East

foundit, formerly Monster, is a leading talent platform offering comprehensive employment solutions to recruiters and job seekers across APAC & ME. Since its inception, the company has been assisting over 70 million registered users to find jobs, upskill, and connect with the right opportunities across 18 countries. Over the last two decades, the company has been a catalyst in the world of recruitment solutions with advanced technology, seeking to efficiently bridge the talent gap across industry verticals, experience levels, and geographies. Today, foundit is committed to enabling and connecting the right talent with the right opportunities by harnessing the power of deep-tech to sharpen hyper-personalised job searches, and precision hiring. foundit strongly believes that a job title doesn't define one's potential and leverages technology to dig deeper to curate opportunities central to the needs, aspirations, and dreams of each user.

To learn more, about foundit in APAC & Gulf, visit: www.foundit.sg | www.foundit.my
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Malaysian Genomics Sees Rise in Profit Margins for 1Q

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Nov 23, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad, a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, today reported a revenue of RM3.81 million for the first quarter ended 30 September 2022 (1Q 2023) versus a revenue of RM9.32 million in 1Q 2022, as the Group refocuses on immunotherapy and cell therapies under the biopharmaceutical business and pushes for organic growth of its genetic screening business.

Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Dato' Seri Dr Chen Chaw Min

The Group recorded a 254.16% increase in profit before tax (PBT) to RM0.85 million for 1Q 2023, compared with RM0.24 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year, on higher profit margins and revenue contributions from the new biopharmaceutical business.

Earnings per share for 1Q 2023 stood at 0.68 sen compared with 0.20 sen in 1Q 2022.

Dato' Seri Dr Chen Chaw Min, Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Malaysian Genomics said, "The Group's pivot to immunotherapy and cell therapies from vaccine distribution continues to pay off as PBT improves on higher profit margins. We expect more improvements to the biopharmaceutical business as the Group's expansion of its distribution network and footprint overseas in the Middle East and Southeast Asia takes shape."

"We are pushing the genetic screening business as the Group continues to reach out through business-to-consumer channels for a wider market reach. We believe better awareness and education is prompting more people to take action on how they can enhance their health, and the Group will leverage on this through catering to the different needs and groups from our suite of healthcare-related solutions. We are also seeking to acquire assets or invest in businesses that will support the expanded market reach of our products and services."

"The Group is well positioned to be a leading provider of genetic screening, genome analysis, and biopharmaceutical products in Southeast Asia, as we are equipped with a high-throughput sequencing lab, an advanced microarray facility, and a new state-of-the-art cGMP cell processing lab for cell therapies, including immunotherapy for various types of cancers. We are confident that we are in a position to provide patients with better access to the latest precision and personalised healthcare solutions."

Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad: 0155 [BURSA: MGRC] [RIC: MGRC:KL] [BBG: MGRC:MK], http://www.mgrc.com.my/

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Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference concludes

HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – With a lengthy history as a global trading port, Hong Kong this week hosted the 6th edition of Hong Kong Maritime Week. The week's flagship event was the 12th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), which came to a close today. This signature two-day event for the maritime, air freight, logistics and supply chain management sectors and shippers from diverse manufacturing industries drew more than 90 industry experts and leaders sharing insights at over 30 sessions. ALMAC this year attracted more than 14,000 online and physical participants from over 50 countries and regions.

The 12th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference, jointly organised by the Government of HKSAR and HKTDC, concluded successfully today, attracting more than 14,000 physical and online participants from over 50 countries and regions.

Daryl Tay, President, North Asia District of UPS Parcel Delivery Service, said RCEP opens up huge opportunities in Asia.

Simon Bennett, Deputy Secretary General of International Chamber of Shipping, said fuel producers and shipowners needed incentives to invest in the uptake of new fuels.

Themed "The Future of the Sustainable Supply Chain: Connectivity, Collaboration, Innovation", the hybrid-format conference attracted industry players from around the world who expanded business connections and explored partnership opportunities both face-to-face and virtually. Satellite conference venues across Mainland China, the wider Asian region, Australia and Europe also hosted physical events. In addition to relaying the conference from Hong Kong, some satellite venues invited experts to address logistics issues and share their experiences as well as join face-to-face exchanges and business matching activities.

Collaboration on supply chain integration to create opportunities

In the first Power Dialogue session, industry leaders discussed how Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) economies create opportunities by integrating regional trade and supply chains, and discussed strategic plans to capture opportunities. Daryl Tay, President, North Asia District of UPS Parcel Delivery Service, said RCEP opened huge opportunities in Asia. Regional collaboration was the key, so it was important to help SMEs understand the agreements and capitalise on RCEP opportunities.

GBA, decarbonisation and sustainable development

Connectivity is a major component of cooperation among the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities. The two maritime forums on day one brought together experts from maritime and technology sectors to examine Hong Kong's unique role as an international maritime hub. Speakers discussed shipping sustainability, decarbonisation and digitalisation through practical collaborative action and uncovered potential opportunities and benefits switching to sustainable and digitalised shipping. Simon Bennett, Deputy Secretary General of International Chamber of Shipping, said moves towards sustainable supply chains through measures, such as greener fuels, played a key role in supply chain optimisation. Limited time meant it was important that economic measures be developed at a global level because, despite positive progress, investors needed a prompt signal, while fuel producers and shipowners should have incentives to invest in new fuel uptake.

Exhibitors showcase logistics solutions

Complementing the conference, an exhibition featured more than 50 stalls showcasing supply chain solutions and innovative logistics technologies to help SMEs enhance supply chain management. The HKTDC organised business matching meetings for participants and exhibitors to facilitate collaboration.

Hong Kong Maritime Week flagship event

ALMAC is the flagship event of Hong Kong Maritime Week, organised by the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board. The sixth Hong Kong Maritime Week runs from 20 to 26 November to showcase the vibrant Hong Kong maritime industry and promote Hong Kong as a preferred base for maritime business.

ALMAC: https://www.almac.hk/main/en/
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About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.

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Sri Trang introduces an alternative job “Super Driver” to traditional natural rubber planter

BANGKOK, Nov 23, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL (SET: STA) opens Aappplications for whom is interested to become "Super Drivers", creatipng a secondary career and extra income for rubber planter and building rubber delivery network from plantations to factories of the Sri Trang Group. In order to connect all stakeholders in the rubber industry ecosystem and for STA to play a part in the drive towards the digital age.

Mr. Veerasith Sinchareonkul, Managing Director & Executive Director of Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL (SET: STA), one of the world's biggest leaders in the integrated natural rubber business, revealed that following the Company's launch of the "Sri Trang Friends" Application, which was the first and the main Application that integrated various services to support plantation owners and trading partners, as well as other related services through the digital system, until recently when the new "Sri Trang Friends Station" was launched as the rubber trading program to allow interested natural rubber planters across the country to apply to join, to facilitate a more transparent and professional rubber trading business. This is a major development that will propel the Thai rubber industry towards the digital age, connecting all the people involved in Thailand's natural rubber industry ecosystem.

Most recently, the Sri Trang Group initiated the new "Super Driver" model, acting as "heroes" of the rubber planters to provide rubber delivery services to Sri Trang rubber factories for fellow rubber planters who may be constrained by distance. The "Super Drivers" will pick up the rubber from plantation owners who require this service and then deliver the products to Sri Trang factories, thus alleviating the problems associated with approaching the factories and the delivery of rubber. Initially, the program is being launched as pilot projects in Loei and Ubon Ratchathani provinces and will soon be introduced throughout the country.

The major differences that makes the "Super Driver" model special are the approach and the application process. The main target groups are the rubber planters or those with families in the rubber plantation or rubber delivery businesses with their own delivery trucks and who like to earn extra income while being ready to be the representatives for delivery, and collect various types of natural rubber, such as fresh latex, cup lump rubber, raw rubber sheets and ribbed smoked rubber sheets from plantations in nearby vicinity to be delivered to factories in the Sri Trang Group. The main objective of the "Super Driver" recruitment is to create an additional income stream for rubber planters and related people, along with to help the rubber planters to have direct access to the factories as if having the factories located right on the gates of their plantations. This is also in line with the Company's policy to conduct its businesses sustainably by caring for the stakeholders in all sectors.

There are no application fees for the applicants. Moreover, they will receive the following benefits : 1) the ready-for-use POS with downloaded Application; 2) a floor-stand weighing scale; 3) A gift set for Super Driver, etc. The income from the delivery of rubber to the factory plus the diligence bonus for each "Super Driver" is expected to approximately amount to18,500 baht per month.

"Our big mission is to create additional income stream for people in and around rubber plantations by they becoming 'Super Drivers' so they can elevate the quality of life. In addition, the model will provide easy access and opportunities for plantations that are located far away to be able to access the factories more readily while connecting all the people involved in the rubber industry ecosystem through the Application that has been developed by the Company. In the near future, the 'Sri Trang Friends' and 'Sri Trang Friends Station' Applications that support the two groups of users – rubber traders and the 'Super Driver' applicants – will have some connected functions that are aimed to be a positive and sustainable development towards the 'Sri Trang Friends Ecosystem'", Mr. Veerasith concluded.

Visit Sri Trang Gloves PCL (SET: STGT) (SGX: STGT) at https://www.sritranggloves.com/en.

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The 12th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference Opens

HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – The 12th edition of the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in person and online. This year's ALMAC is expected to attract over 14,000 viewers from over 50 countries and regions. At this annual signature event for the maritime, air freight, logistics and supply chain management sectors and shippers from different industries, more than 90 industry experts and leaders will share their insights at close to 30 sessions.

Dr Peter Lam, HKTDC Chairman, said the disruption and delays caused by the pandemic in the past three years have highlighted an urgent need to assess how we can manage supply chains differently, so they are better equipped to withstand future challenges.

The opening session was officiated by Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR.

The 12th edition of the Asia Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference, jointly organised by HKTDC and Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in a hybrid format.

Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC welcomed international delegates to the conference, saying: "In the past year, economies have confronted a myriad of challenges, not least the pandemic, war, inflation and rising energy prices. No country or region, including Hong Kong, is immune to these developments. This attests to how connected our world is today. We may live on opposite sides of the world from each other, but the phenomenon of globalisation has, particularly over the last few decades, intertwined our fates ever closer. The logistics, maritime and aviation industries are a principal driver and guardian of our interconnectedness. In today's increasingly globalised world, they flourish most in an environment of stability. The resilience and sustainability of global supply chains guarantee their continued growth. The disruption and delays caused by the pandemic in the past three years have highlighted an urgent need to assess how we can manage supply chains differently, so they are better equipped to withstand future challenges."

Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, officiated at the online opening, saying: "There is clear and compelling direction in the National 14th Five-Year Plan and the development plan for the Greater Bay Area. Together, they confirm Hong Kong's future as both an international shipping centre and a premier international aviation hub. To achieve those goals, Hong Kong will continue to integrate into our country's overall economic development. We will fully embrace the boundless opportunities they present us, in logistics – and a great deal more. There is, strategic direction, too, in this year's theme: 'The Future of the Sustainable Supply Chain: Connectivity, Collaboration, Innovation.' It hammers home what we need to realise the future we want."

International speakers analyse the latest trends in the global logistics, shipping and air freight industries

This year's conference featured a wide range of panel discussions and forums with a strong line-up of speakers. Global industry leaders discussed international and regional collaboration, the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), innovation and technology, and sustainable developments from a variety of perspectives.

In the keynote address this morning, Xiangchen Zhang, Deputy-Director General of the World Trade Organization, examined how governments and businesses in the international arena may join forces to mitigate the impact of supply chain disruption.

"Challenges and opportunities are the two sides of the same coin. To address common challenges in global supply chains, we will rely on connectivity, collaboration and innovation," said Zhang.

This was followed by the Plenary Session featuring global business leaders, including Mathieu Renard Biron, Managing Director of Global Freight Forwarding of Kerry Logistics, Ludovic Renou, CEO of CMA CGM China and Wilkie Wong, Chief Financial Officer of Esquel Group, who discussed how business evolution and supply chain transformation can steer business growth and achieve sustainable development amidst the current economic climate by building connectivity, fostering collaboration and driving innovation.

Mathieu Renard Biron said: "Given all the disruptions of supply chain in the past two years, more opportunities will be coming from Asia while leading to the change of people's expectations and experiences." He added that collaborations and partnerships are needed to foster innovation. The use of AI machine learning technology, for example, is part of our new normal.

Air Freight Forum: Hong Kong as an international aviation hub in the post-pandemic era

As an international aviation hub, the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the busiest and most advanced airports in the world. The Air Freight Forum, co-organised with the Airport Authority Hong Kong, discussed HKIA's "Airport City" vision covering the third runway, express air cargo terminal expansion, the new premium logistics centre, staff training strategies and the synergy created by HKIA and airports in Mainland China.

Maritime Forum: The Way forward

Connectivity is a major component of cooperation among GBA cities. In the first of two Maritime Forums on day one, leaders from the maritime and technology sectors examined Hong Kong's role as an international maritime hub in the GBA. Industry experts engaged in conversation on shipping sustainability, decarbonisation and digitalisation in the second Forum.

The Power Dialogue, titled "Asia for Asia – Powering the Growth of Supply Chain Networks", featured Kian Chuan Chang, Regional Director of Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance of GEODIS APAC (Holdings), Wingco Lo, Executive Vice President of The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, Daryl Tay, President, North Asia District of UPS Parcel Delivery Service and Eva Tsang, Assistant Vice President and Executive Director Opal Cosmetics Group. They looked at how RCEP creates opportunities through the integration of regional trade and supply chains and shared their strategic plans for capturing future opportunities.

In the Thematic Session, Terence Chiu, Commissioner of the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation, together with Ivy Tse, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of FreightAmigo, shared how businesses can capture opportunities created by supply chain integration in the GBA. This session provided practical insights and solutions for SMEs looking for expansion into the GBA.

Tech experts at InnoTalks underscored game-changing innovative solutions and technologies that are driving advancements in modern logistics and smart supply chain development, helping companies to stay ahead of shifting consumer demands and expectations.

Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Exhibition: Connecting logistics technology and solution providers with shippers

Over 50 exhibitors showcased their latest logistics and supply chain solutions, and innovative technologies to help SMEs enhance their global supply chain management. The HKTDC also arranged business matching sessions for participants to drive more business cooperation.

In addition to the main physical event in Hong Kong, the HKTDC organised ALMAC satellite conferences in Chengdu, Fuzhou, Wuhan, Taiwan, Budapest, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Milan, Paris, Sydney and Warsaw. In addition to running a live broadcast of the Conference, some experts participated in selected satellite venues to address logistics issues and shared experiences from a local perspective.

Shipper's Forum shares latest fulfilment trends

The newly introduced Shippers' Forum, titled "E-commerce Fulfillment in Asia", will be held tomorrow (23 November) with Jenny Hui, General Manager of eBay Hong Kong, Taiwan and Global Emerging Markets sharing latest fulfilment trends and best practices for delivering reliable and agile fulfilment solutions.

In the Power Dialogue on the same day, Pippo Au, Head of Supply Chain of Maxim's Group and Suzanne Cheung, Head of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability of Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong, will highlight how companies are marching towards a sustainable supply chain.

In the Closing Session, Chee Choong Ng, Senior Vice President & Managing Director Hong Kong & Macau, DHL Express (Hong Kong), Fox Chu, Partner of McKinsey, John Parkes, Managing Director – Integrated Logistics of Kerry Logistics and Graziano Terenzi, CEO of Inglobe Technologies, will discuss the metaverse and how the logistics industry can make use of robotics, extended reality, augmented reality and other technologies to drive industry development.

Flagship event of Hong Kong Maritime Week

ALMAC is Hong Kong Maritime Week's flagship event and is organised by the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board and supported by the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council.

ALMAC: https://www.almac.hk/main/en/
ALMAC programme: https://almac.hktdc.com/conference/almac/en/programme
ALMAC speaker list: https://almac.hktdc.com/conference/almac/en/speaker
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About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.

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MRHB: Exclusive Web3 Partner of World Halal Summit, Mints Soulbound NFTs for Attendees

DUBAI, Nov 22, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – MRHB.Network, the world's first decentralized finance platform devoted to halal crypto asset solutions, is joining the World Halal Summit as an official Web3 partner and will be providing 'soulbound tokens' (SBT) for the thousands of expo attendees.

The World Halal Summit, taking place this year from November 24-27, 2022, is the largest halal conference in the world – the last World Halal Summit attracted over 31 thousand attendees from 96 different nations. The conference is held annually in Istanbul, Turkey, and is focused on contemporary challenges and opportunities in the halal industry. This year's primary theme is "For a Sustainable Trade: Explore All the Aspects of the Halal Industry". Topics that will be covered at the summit's many keynote addresses and panel discussions include current trends in the halal sector and new directions in the halal market.

"We have always been big supporters of halal expos around the world, and are proud to be Official Partner of the World Halal Summit this year," said MRHB DeFi CEO and founder Naquib Mohammed. "There has been tremendous interest in crypto and digital assets by Muslim communities in recent years. MRHB is the world's first Web3 platform offering decentralized financial services that are truly halal from the ground up and we are truly grateful for the opportunity to share these solutions with the community of the World Halal Summit."

Notable speakers at this year's World Halal Summit include the Head of the Turkish government's Department of Participation Finance, the Acting Department Head of the Turkish Halal Accreditation Agency, and the Director of the Turkish government's Department of Participation Finance. Dozens of other speakers from a wide variety of industries and countries will also be present.

Get Soulbound NFT Tickets Minted by MRHB DeFi

As the exclusive Web3 partner of World Halal Summit, MRHB (pronounced 'Marhaba') is the sole producer of NFT tickets to the event. The NFT tickets are more than just collectible pictures – they provide real utility as verifiable proof that the conference-goers have purchased tickets to the World Halal Summit.

MRHB is minting NFT tickets which are soulbound tokens – non-transferrable NFTs that cannot be sold or traded with other people. Originally conceived by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, soulbound tokens act as identity and reputation tokens in a decentralized society.

USD10K worth of Gold tokens to be won on TijarX Gold Rush

To celebrate their newly launched commodities exchange TijarX, MRHB DeFi is also awarding a total of US$10 thousand in Gold Standard ($AUS) halal tokenized gold to lucky winners of their 'Gold Rush' Campaign. To participate and have a chance to win physical gold-backed tokens (ticker 'AUS'), users must purchase a minimum of US$100 worth of AUS on TijarX, MRHB DeFi's decentralized commodities exchange or DEX. The gold tokens are backed by the physical gold bars held in the vaults of MRHB's regulated (since 1974) bullion partner – Ainslee Bullion.

TijarX can be accessed on Sahal Wallet, a multi-chain, multi-asset self-custodial halal crypto wallet available on iOS and Android. Prizes will be distributed in AUS as follows:

– $5K prize to the highest AUS net buyer
– $3K prize to the second-highest AUS net buyer
– $1K prize to the third-highest AUS net buyer
– 10 X $100 prizes to 10 lucky draw winners

Follow MRHB on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/marhabadefi ) to get the latest updates on the trading contest.

The MRHB Vision: Empowering, Ethical and Easy

MRHB DeFi's halal decentralized finance platform empowers the world's 1.8 billion Muslims and those looking for a more ethical gateway into the opportunities of web3 and digital assets, The Islamic Finance market is US$3 trillion in size and promotes ethical, transparent and fair business practices .

"The cryptocurrency space is a risky place with limited or no halal crypto asset options," Naquib said. "I founded MRHB DeFi to be a one-stop-solution for users searching for more ethical and non-interest-based approaches to DeFi solutions. I am confident our TijarX Gold Rush campaign will attract summit attendees who are looking for an easy way to invest in physical gold, silver and crypto assets via their phone."

Sahal Wallet acts as a super App for all of MRHB DeFi's halal finance services, including the SouqNFT marketplace – where World Halal Summit NFTs are minted and halal compliance NFT certificates are also hosted – as well as the TijarX commodities exchange, home to tokenized precious metals by Gold and Silver Standard. Every token and product on the platform undergoes a strict halal vetting procedure to ensure all assets are Shariah compliant. The world's first halal crypto income and staking solution will both launch in the next few months, with four more launches scheduled for 2023 including interest-free financing, decentralized philanthropy (DePhi), an entrepreneur launchpad and decentralized autonomous governance.

The company launched their $MRHB token last December in an oversubscribed IDO, raising over US$4.5 million. The majority of their investors came from their enthusiastic community of over 70 thousand ethics-conscious supporters from 106 different countries. The company has since gone on to win the 2022 Global Brand Awards as the "Best New Islamic Crypto Platform". Nasdaq and InvestorPlace have also featured the MRHB token as a "killer crypto" to invest in.

MRHB DeFi is supported by a number of partners and investors, including Polygon Technology, Sheesha Finance, Australian Gulf Capital, NewTribe Capital, Blockchain Australia, Mozaic, Contango Digital Assets, ZKSync, Acreditus Partners, EMGS Group, Sinofy Group, Sukhavati Protocol and MKD Capital, amongst others.

About MRHB.Network

MRHB means 'welcome' and is the world's first Web3 platform that empowers the community with an ethical and halal approach to decentralized finance. By following values-based financial and business principles, we are creating a trusted ecosystem where both experts and novices can safely and easily access the full power of DeFi.

Our diverse team comprises researchers, technocrats, influencers, Islamic fintech experts, business entrepreneurs and industry professionals, who have all come together to ensure that MRHB fulfills its impact mission to benefit society as a whole with DeFi, by bridging the gap between faith-conscious communities and the blockchain world.

MRHB DeFi Network Official Channels
Website: https://mrhb.network
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marhabadefi
Telegram: https://t.me/mdf_official
Telegram Announcements: https://t.me/marhabadefi_ANN
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarhabaDeFi
Medium: https://medium.com/@mrhbdefi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/marhabadefi
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/DubSjKmkBX
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MRHBDeFi
Telegram (Arabic): https://t.me/mdf_arabic
Telegram (Russian): https://t.me/marhabadefi_russia
Telegram (Turkish): https://t.me/MarhabaDefiTR
Telegram (Persian): https://t.me/mrhbdefi_persian
Telegram (Urdu/Hindi): https://t.me/MRHBDeFi_Urdu_Hindi
SouqNFT Marketplace: https://souq.mrhb.network

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