ECO EXPO ASIA 2022 IN HONG KONG TO FOCUS ON DECARBONISING TECH

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The Eco Expo Asia 2022 will be held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from Dec 14 to 17, 2022.

The expo is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Themed “Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality”, the expo will focus on the technological innovations that help decarbonise the world.

HKTDC said in a statement that the expo would be held under the brand-new EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, helping exhibitors and buyers extend interactions from a physical fair to the online platform “Click2Match” until Dec 24, and also assisting enterprises in exploring “green opportunities” proactively online and offline.

It will host over 200 exhibitors from nine countries and regions in nine thematic zones ranging from green transportation to green finance and more, facilitating exchange and cooperation between different industries under the eco umbrella.

Three country and regional pavilions will be returning this year, including the Canada, Hong Kong and Japan pavilions.

“The Japan pavilion will grow significantly in size featuring around 30 exhibitors with their latest products, solutions and technologies,” HKTDC said.

The expo will open its doors to the public on the last day to promote green living, with visitors able to participate in environmental workshops, green mart and seminars.

For more details, visit www.ecoexpoasia.com.

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NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS PARTICIPATES IN 5TH CHINA INTERNATIONAL IMPORT EXPO (CIIE)

TOKYO, Nov. 29, 2022 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --

NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. participated in the 5th China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai, China, over the six-day period from Saturday, November 5, to Thursday, November 10, taking part in CIIE for the fifth time in as many years.   Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/202211250367-O1-XS8cAIrI   Photo1: Exhibition booth https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M103866/202211250367/_prw_PI2fl_3n7BoSy7.jpg     Photo2: Shuichi Akamatsu, Ambassador and Consul General of Japan in Shanghai (third from left), visiting the booth https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M103866/202211250367/_prw_PI3fl_CEu13Q58.jpg     The inaugural CIIE was held in 2018 as a general trade show focusing exclusively on imports to China. Joining in this year's fifth expo were approximately 2,800 companies from 127 countries/regions, and the venue welcomed a cumulative total of 460,000 visitors during the event.   The Nippon Express Group's exhibition booth introduced its long-established strengths -- including its global network, air and ocean cargo forwarding services, and BCP-compatible intermodal transport services utilizing the China Railway Express -- as well as initiatives for automation through the use of Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in the logistics business and displayed the actual cold storage containers and cooling agents used in its temperature-controlled transportation services for pharmaceutical products.   Through its participation in this expo, the Nippon Express Group seeks to support the business expansion of its customers in the East Asia region by deepening relationships with these customers, strengthening ties with other relevant organizations, and forming new partnerships.   Nippon Express website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/   Nippon Express Group's official LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/     Source: NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC.   http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=44860

China Eastern Airlines records tremendous progress in high-quality development

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- China Eastern Airlines, which currently has more than 100,000 employees and is the seventh-largest airline in the world, has made tremendous progress in high-quality development with its airlines as the core business, in the past ten years.

In a statement, it said ordinary people in China Eastern from different countries and different types of work, sharing the same blue sky dream, witness and contribute to the growth of the company, and find greatness in everyday work.

These ordinary people shape new momentum for the development of China Eastern with their experience, participation and witness.

Among others, Captain Wang Xiaoyong recalled the chartered intercontinental flight he flew in 2021 for China's first all-cargo aircraft to transport COVID-19 vaccines. 

When the flight carrying 1.05 million COVID-19 vaccines and syringes was about to arrive in Dominica, the Dominica air traffic controller said: "Thank you China, thank the cabin crew, and thank the Chinese vaccine" via the Air-Ground Channel. 

At that moment, he truly felt the lofty mission and responsibility of his career which narrows the distance between mountains and seas around the world.

Meanwhile, Ludwig Strobel from Germany has been the executive chef for many years and in the western food industry for 40 years.

Together with his Chinese colleagues, he created a Chinese-Western in-flight meal, so that both Chinese and Western passengers could enjoy a feast of taste buds on China Eastern flights.

China Eastern has extended its route network to 1062 destinations in 170 countries and regions around the world, which can provide air travel services for 150 million people annually.

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TDCX reports strong revenue growth for Q3 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- TDCX Inc, an award-winning digital customer experience solutions provider for technology and blue-chip companies, reported strong revenue of US$120.5 million (US$1-RM4.573) for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (Q3 2022), up 16.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y).

Profit for the period was US$21.6 million, up 2.3 per cent y-o-y.

Chief executive officer and founder, Laurent Junique said in a statement that the company rounded off this quarter with a strong set of results, fuelled by its solid execution capabilities.

“Our global expansion plans continue unabated with the addition of two new campuses, one in Iloilo, the Philippines and another in Istanbul, Türkiye.

“This brings us to a total of 27 campuses globally as we continue building our network. We also see a greater contribution from our four newer geographies, namely Colombia, India, Romania and South Korea, making up close to 10 per cent of the y-o-y growth in revenue for Q3 2022 against Q3 2021,” Junique added.

TDCX also recorded strong client additions by signing up 31 new logos since the start of the year, 55 per cent higher than the 20 logos for the same period in 2021.

For environmental, social and governance efforts, among others, the company has launched the TDCX Foundation as part of its commitment to support disadvantaged communities.

It also supported the launch of Google Cloud’s Point Carbon Zero Programme to catalyse the incubation and adoption of climate fintech solutions in Asia over the next three years. 

Singapore-headquartered TDCX provides transformative digital CX solutions, enabling world-leading and disruptive brands to acquire new customers, build customer loyalty and protect their online communities.

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GOVERNMENT OF ST KITTS AND NEVIS DOES NOT ACCEPT CRYPTOCURRENCY AS A FORM OF PAYMENT FOR ITS CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

Basseterre, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The government of St Kitts and Nevis, along with the Citizenship by Investment Unit of the country, have refuted claims that investors interested in gaining citizenship to the country can pay using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.

The St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment programme is the oldest in the world, having been established in 1984 – it has been providing investors from across the globe with one of the quickest, easiest, and most affordable routes to second citizenship.

Underpinned by a robust multi-layered due diligence process undertaken by international security firms from the USA and the UK, investors need to go through a formal application process consisting of eight main steps, which include: 

· Step 1: Pre-approval by a verified St Kitts and Nevis government agent and preparation of the application
· Step 2: Submission of the citizenship application
· Step 3: Application processing by the Citizenship by Investment Unit and internal and external due diligence checks
· Step 4: Approval in principle letter issued
· Step 5: Contribution to either the Sustainable Growth Fund or pre-approved real estate
· Step 6: Bank clearance of source of funds
· Step 7: Certificate of Registration issued
· Step 8: Citizen can apply for a St Kitts and Nevis passport

Throughout the whole process, an investor will engage with an approved government agent who will facilitate the application and any payments will be made via registered banks using fiat money - a government-issued currency that is not backed by a commodity such as gold. An example would be the United States Dollar, Euro or Chinese Yuan.

Investors cannot make payments to a government-approved agent or the Citizenship by Investment Unit by using cryptocurrencies directly. These would need to be liquidated into fiat currency first and an applicant would need to provide a supporting affidavit regarding their source of funds as part of the application process.

St Kitts and Nevis has not yet passed any legislation regarding cryptocurrency. The country is participating in the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) pilot program, which aims to study the utilisation of cryptocurrency as a fiat currency.

The program’s purpose is to provide a safe and secure digital financial system by utilising the advantages of blockchain and is designed to exemplify the viability and functionality of the ECCB’s ability to issue Digital Eastern Caribbean Dollars.

The ECCB is the fiscal authority for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU).

Speaking at the Electronic Cash Conference 2022, which was held on November 12 2022, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, expressed that while Bitcoin Cash – another form of cryptocurrency – is used as a method of tender by some businesses in the country, due diligence checks are presently being prioritised by his government ahead of any major decision concerning that cryptocurrency’s official use.

Prime Minister Drew stated that the financial safety and security of citizens is a matter of high priority, and the government, with the guidance of the ECCB, is prepared to explore the possibility of Bitcoin Cash being introduced as legal tender in the local financial space.

The Prime Minister explained that once all the crucial financial safeguards were in place, Bitcoin Cash could become accepted legal tender in St Kitts and Nevis by March 2023.

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Wipro appoints Ankush Saigal as head of telecommunication industry sector for Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Wipro Ltd, a leading technology services and consulting company based in Bangalore, India, has appointed Ankush Saigal as its new head of telecommunication industry sector for Southeast Asia.

In a statement today, Wipro said Ankush would lead Wipro’s business growth in the telecommunication sector in the region at a time when the overall telecommunication and communications service provider industry is looking to adopt an ecosystem play to reach greater heights and drive sustainable growth.

It said telecommunication companies and communications service providers are growing and expanding as they continue strengthening their underlying information technology infrastructure to drive innovation.

Wipro said Ankush would help clients accelerate their transformation journey and realise their growth ambitions by reimagining operating models and enhancing customer experience.

It said as an industry veteran, Ankush has, in the past, worked with some of the largest brands in the industry including Accenture and Infosys.

“Ankush brings extensive experience in establishing and nurturing long-term strategic client engagements.

“I am looking forward to consolidating Wipro’s leadership positioning in the telecommunication sector further and significantly expanding our existing engagements with telecommunication brands across Southeast Asian countries with Ankush onboard,” managing director, Southeast Asia, Badri Srinivasan said.

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TRIANGLE LIFE NAMES JON HACK AS BOARD CHAIRMAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Triangle Life Ltd has announced the appointment of Jon Hack as non-executive chairman to the board, succeeding Niall O’Hare, its founder and chief executive officer, who has served as chairman since the company's inception in 2020.

“Jon’s background and expertise, and everything he has brought to our business in the past few months as adviser to the Board, make him an obvious choice to take on the role of chairman of the Board of Directors of Triangle Life.

“His deep experience in global life insurance and capital markets will help support our acceleration towards launch and our exciting growth prospects thereafter,” said O’Hare in a statement.

Meanwhile, Hack said: “Triangle Life is an excellent business with a clear purpose and a talented management team. Niall and the rest of the team have identified a significant market opportunity and have built the company needed to respond to this need.

“I look forward to taking on the role of chairman to help drive Triangle Life’s success by delivering long-term and reliable solutions for brokers and clients.”

Bringing a wide range of skills and experience in value creation in life insurance as well as in capital raising, Hack was a founding principal and managing director of Resolution Life, a global life insurance group focused on the acquisition and management of portfolios of life insurance policies.

Triangle Life is a provider of life insurance products to high-net-worth individuals globally through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Triangle Life Insurance Co Ltd.

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Emeritus, ​NUS Business School launch Chief Strategy Officer Programme to upskill senior professionals

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Emeritus, the global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable, in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School Executive Education, has launched a nine-month Chief Strategy Officer Programme.

The programme enables senior-level professionals to become adept in strategy formation and implementation paramount to the increasing demands of a fast-paced business world.

“In today’s era, the business landscape is marked by various shifting forces, which makes it difficult to predict outcomes of real-time decisions to meet business challenges.

“We have identified this skill gap and the need to upskill professionals. This programme will help upskill professionals to match the industry's latest demands,” said chief executive officer, India and APAC, Emeritus, Mohan Kannegal in a statement.

Taught by distinguished NUS Business School faculty, the programme is ideal for senior-level professionals with over 10 years of working experience.

The course curriculum includes 18 modules with a focus on global strategy, executing growth strategies, global leadership, along with electives and real-world case studies to upskill professionals for the challenging business environment and undertake strategic business decisions.

Participants would be better equipped to develop their organisation’s strategy as well as identify and implement new technologies according to their growing business demands. 

The programme also provides networking opportunities with distinguished peers and allows learners to participate in interactive sessions with eminent faculty and receive insights from industry leaders.

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a digital certificate of completion from NUS Business School and attend a graduation and networking event in Singapore.

The last date to register for the programme is Nov 29, 2022 and it starts on Dec 15, 2022.

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