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TANAKA Memorial Foundation to Offer Precious Metals Research Grants of up to 5 Million Yen

Precious metals, Currency, Tanaka Kikinzoku, Metal, Japanese yen
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 2:00am

TOKYO, Sept 1, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The TANAKA Memorial Foundation (Representative Director: Hideya Okamoto) announced that it will take applications for research themes for FY2020 Precious Metals Research Grants between September 1 (Tue) and November 30 (Mon).

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Sept 1, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The TANAKA Memorial Foundation (Representative Director: Hideya Okamoto) announced that it will take applications for research themes for FY2020 Precious Metals Research Grants between September 1 (Tue) and November 30 (Mon).
  • Applications will be accepted from Japanese educational institutions and public research institutes conducting research and development using precious metals.
  • In this 22nd year of the research grant, recipients will receive 5 million yen for the Platinum Award, 2 million yen for the Gold Award, 1 million yen for the Silver Award, 1 million yen for the Young Researcher Award, and 300,000 yen for the Encouragement Award.
  • Applications for the Precious Metals Research Grants are open to themes in all fields related to new technology and research and development in which precious metals can make a contribution.

More Impactful Partnership to Address Asia's 'Gathering Food Security Storm' Urged by Regional Plant Science Industry

Crop protection, CropLife International, Food security, Articles, Food and drink, Agriculture
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 12:30am

Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic has only added to the pressure on our regional growers as well as the larger food supply chain.

Key Points: 
  • Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic has only added to the pressure on our regional growers as well as the larger food supply chain.
  • "The meetings this week are a great opportunity to bring our regional food supply stakeholders closer together in delivering shared solutions.
  • It's critical that we use this opportunity to drive more impactful partnership across the food supply chain and meet the challenges posed by the gathering food security storm we face in Asia."
  • CropLife Asia is a non-profit society and the regional organization of CropLife International, the voice of the global plant science industry.

FILMART Online attracts 7,000 international buyers

Cantopop, Cinema of Hong Kong, Entertainment Expo Hong Kong, Television in Hong Kong, Culture of Hong Kong, Chinese culture, East Asian culture
Monday, August 31, 2020 - 11:00am

The Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART Online) concluded successfully on 29 August.

Key Points: 
  • The Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART Online) concluded successfully on 29 August.
  • The four-day virtual content marketplace attracted nearly 7,000 international buyers, with more than 2,000 online business matching meetings arranged.
  • Twenty-two online conferences and fringe events took place as part of FILMART Online, drawing more than 35,000 views in total.
  • A total of 22 fringe events took place as part of FILMART Online, drawing more than 35,000 views in total.

Moonstake Launches Staking for QTUM

Articles, Decentralization, Cryptocurrencies, Industrial processes, Science and technology, Financial technology, Uberisation, Blockchain, Staking
Monday, August 31, 2020 - 6:00am

SINGAPORE, Aug 31, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Moonstake users now have the ability to use their QTUM to earn rewards through its website based staking pool.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Aug 31, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Moonstake users now have the ability to use their QTUM to earn rewards through its website based staking pool.
  • Founded in 2016, QTUM, a cryptocurrency that uses a consensus algorithm called Offline Staking, was released by the QTUM Foundation, a non-profit software development organisation in Singapore.
  • Moonstake is an advanced technology company with specific focuses on blockchain and staking technologies to build Asia's biggest staking network.
  • In order to get rewards by staking QTUM with Moonstake Wallet, users are to hold QTUM in your Wallet.

Singapore's Elite Partners Acquires Warehouse in Poland for over EUR30 Million (S$48.6 Million) from Subsidiary of Sovereign Fund GIC

Countries, Economy, Finance, Gic, Sovereign wealth fund, Singapore
Monday, August 31, 2020 - 3:00am

SINGAPORE, Aug 31, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Elite Partners Capital ("Elite Partners" or "Elite") announced today it has acquired a warehouse in Mszczonow, Poland for more than EUR30 million (S$48.6 million) from a subsidiary of Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Aug 31, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Elite Partners Capital ("Elite Partners" or "Elite") announced today it has acquired a warehouse in Mszczonow, Poland for more than EUR30 million (S$48.6 million) from a subsidiary of Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC.
  • Elite, a Singapore-based private equity firm, said its Elite Logistics Fund (the "Fund") acquired the warehouse from GIC's wholly owned P3 Logistics Parks.
  • Situated south-west of Warsaw, the Mszczonow warehouse is well served by expressways and motorways connecting the Polish capital to Berlin.
  • Mr Victor Song, CEO and Managing Director of Elite Partners, said "We are elated by the completion of this acquisition.

Hepalink Announces 2020 Interim Results

Pharmaceutical industry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Shenzhen, Articles
Monday, August 31, 2020 - 1:00am

HONG KONG, Aug 31, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 9989.HK; "Hepalink" or the "Group") today announced the unaudited consolidated results for the first half year of 2020 ("1H2020") ended June 30, 2020 (the "Reporting Period").

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Aug 31, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 9989.HK; "Hepalink" or the "Group") today announced the unaudited consolidated results for the first half year of 2020 ("1H2020") ended June 30, 2020 (the "Reporting Period").
  • In the first half of 2020, the sudden outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted many industries in varying degree.
  • In June 2020, the Group's enoxaparin finished doses obtained the approval for marketing in Switzerland, which marked as an important step for the Group in EU market.
  • About Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company with business spanning the manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical products, development of innovative drugs and CDMO services.

Rimba Raya launches Seruyan River Cleanup Movement 2020

Seruyan Regency, Rimba, Cleanup, Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve
Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 10:00am

Seruyan, C Kalimantan, INDONESIA, Aug 29, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - In celebration of World River Day on September 27, Rimba Raya Conservation (Rimba Raya) has partnered with the Seruyan Regency Environmental Agency to launch the Seruyan River Cleanup Movement 2020 #satusampahseribubencana (one waste, one thousand disasters).

Key Points: 
  • Seruyan, C Kalimantan, INDONESIA, Aug 29, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - In celebration of World River Day on September 27, Rimba Raya Conservation (Rimba Raya) has partnered with the Seruyan Regency Environmental Agency to launch the Seruyan River Cleanup Movement 2020 #satusampahseribubencana (one waste, one thousand disasters).
  • As'ari addressing the opening ceremony at Seruyan River Cleanup Movement 2020
    The movement was launched with an opening ceremony in the pendopo (official house) of the Seruyan Regent, with the theme "Waste-Free River, Healthy Community, Beautiful Village".
  • During the Seruyan River Cleanup Movement, Rimba Raya will hold several activities.
  • In addition to the Seruyan River Cleanup movement, Rimba Raya, in cooperation with the Seruyan Regency Public Health Office, has launched the Floating Clinic Initiative aiming to provide health services to communities along the Seruyan River.

China Success Finance Announces 2020 Interim Results

Companies, H shares
Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 12:36am

HONG KONG, Aug 29, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - China Success Financial Group Holdings Limited ("China Success Finance" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries the "Group", stock code: 03623) is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2020.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Aug 29, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - China Success Financial Group Holdings Limited ("China Success Finance" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries the "Group", stock code: 03623) is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2020.
  • Mr. Zhang Tiewei, Chairman and Executive Director of China Success Finance indicated, "In the first half of the year, COVID-19 brought unprecedented shocks to the global economy.
  • China Success Finance Group Holdings Limited is a leading private financial group in China, and the first financial group with guarantee service as a major business in China to be listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
  • For more information, please visit the website of China Success Finance Group Holdings Limited: http://www.chinasuccessfinance.com/
    Copyright 2020 ACN Newswire .

Moonstake, RAMP DEFI and Ruby Capital Join Forces

Defi
Friday, August 28, 2020 - 10:00am

SINGAPORE, Aug 28, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Moonstake announced a partnership with Ruby Capital and RAMP DEFI to take the next step for DeFi integration and expansion of the DeFi ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Aug 28, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Moonstake announced a partnership with Ruby Capital and RAMP DEFI to take the next step for DeFi integration and expansion of the DeFi ecosystem.
  • Jointly, Moonstake and Ruby Capital would engage RAMP DEFI to bring its high quality services across Asia.
  • Mr. Panjun Wang of Ruby Capital and Mr. Lawrence Lim of RAMP DEFI will both be joining Moonstake's board of advisors.
  • Lawrence Lim, CEO at RAMP DEFI says:
    "This strategic partnership with Moonstake and Ruby Capital provides a strong foundation for RAMP DEFI to successfully enter and gain traction throughout Asia.

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