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Over 600 Startups to Ignite Collaboration at the India-ASEAN Startup Summit 2023

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Friday, November 17, 2023
Government, Entrepreneurship, Ecosystem, INPUT, Fintech, Woman, IASS, Pine Labs, YB, B2B, Sunway Group, Commerce, Malaysia Debt Ventures, Empowerment, Innovation, Ministry, Growth, Digital technology, MDV, Dirtyphonics, Malaysian Investment Development Authority, High commissioner, Environment

Summit to foster stronger India-Malaysia ties and set the stage for startup synergies

Key Points: 
  • A pioneering initiative by DEWI Wealth Accelerator, IASS 2023 is an opportunity for startups to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and solutions.
  • "At IASS 2023, we are excited to create a platform where Malaysian startups can gain insights from India's thriving digital technology ecosystem.
  • This summit will open doors for Malaysian startups to benefit from the Indian market, fostering a reciprocal exchange of ideas and strategies.
  • A special focus of the summit is to empower women-led startups, addressing unique challenges and opportunities in this sector.

Fushi acquires Ascentis as part of its expansion into Southeast Asia

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
Online, Software as a service, Starbucks, F&B, POS, E-commerce, Sale, Far East Organization, Sunway Group, Acquisition, Shenzhen, QR, CRM, Artificial intelligence, Ecosystem, Sales, Online shopping, Ascentis, Singtel

HONG KONG, May 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Fushi Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd ("Fushi") is delighted to announce its acquisition of Ascentis Pte Ltd ("Ascentis"), a leading Customer Relationship Management ("CRM") and eCommerce SaaS solutions provider in Southeast Asia.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, May 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Fushi Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd ("Fushi") is delighted to announce its acquisition of Ascentis Pte Ltd ("Ascentis"), a leading Customer Relationship Management ("CRM") and eCommerce SaaS solutions provider in Southeast Asia.
  • With this acquisition, Fushi is Ascentis' controlling shareholder, and it marks a significant milestone in Fushi's globalization strategy.
  • Founded in 2003, Ascentis is headquartered in Singapore, with six offices in Southeast Asia.
  • "Acquiring Ascentis will expedite Fushi's globalization strategy and expand its business into the growing Southeast Asia market," said Fushi.

Sunway RE Capital Expands Student Accommodation Portfolio with New Acquisition of Freehold Purpose-Built Student Accommodation, Green Wood Court, in Southampton, UK

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Monday, February 6, 2023
University, Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service, COVID, AUM, University of Southampton, Bed, Student, PBSA, Sunway Group, Acquisition, City, Financial services, Interior design

Green Wood Court has achieved a 100% occupancy rate for the academic year 2022/2023 and in 2018, Green Wood Court has been extensively refurbished with new carpets, bathrooms, showers, furniture, and fittings in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • Green Wood Court has achieved a 100% occupancy rate for the academic year 2022/2023 and in 2018, Green Wood Court has been extensively refurbished with new carpets, bathrooms, showers, furniture, and fittings in 2018.
  • Please see APPENDIX A of this press release for pictures of Green Wood Court.
  • There are opportunities for asset enhancement initiatives to add new studios within Green Wood Court and following the acquisition, Sunway RE Capital will be exploring its options to optimise the potential of this PBSA.
  • Post-acquisition, Sunway RE Capital owns and manages a portfolio of 5 PBSA assets (AUM of GBP75 million) with over 800 beds spanning across key cities in the UK.

Huitao Technology Completes Acquisition of Sunway Kids International Education Group

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Friday, February 14, 2020
Articles, Sunway Group, Sunway, Artificial intelligence, Academic disciplines, Technology

BEIJING, Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huitao Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq CM: HHT) (the "Company", "we" or "Huitao"), a company primarily focused on engineering, producing, servicing, delivering and pumping a comprehensive range of advanced ready-mix concrete materials for construction projects, announced today thatit has completed the acquisition of Sunway Kids International Education Group Ltd. ("Sunway Kids"), an education provider headquartered inChinaon February 14, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huitao Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq CM: HHT) (the "Company", "we" or "Huitao"), a company primarily focused on engineering, producing, servicing, delivering and pumping a comprehensive range of advanced ready-mix concrete materials for construction projects, announced today thatit has completed the acquisition of Sunway Kids International Education Group Ltd. ("Sunway Kids"), an education provider headquartered inChinaon February 14, 2020.
  • Upon completion of the acquisition, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, as amended,Sunway Kids became a wholly-owned subsidiary of HHT.
  • We see enormous opportunities for value creation through the combination of Huitao's advantage as a public company and Sunway Kids' expertise in early childhood education with AI and robotic technologies.
  • Sunway Kids helps schools in increasing education quality as well as generating derivative revenues by providing targeted courses and AI lessons for kids.

Huitao Technology Co., Ltd. Enters into a Share Exchange Agreement with Sunway Kids International Education Group Ltd Inc.

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Monday, January 6, 2020
Articles, Sunway Group, Sunway, Technology, Academic disciplines, Artificial intelligence, Sunway College

Sunway Kids helps schools in increasing education quality as well as generating derivative revenues by providing targeted courses and AI lessons for kids.

Key Points: 
  • Sunway Kids helps schools in increasing education quality as well as generating derivative revenues by providing targeted courses and AI lessons for kids.
  • Sunway Kids' ability to cooperate closely with various schools and research institutes in China has contributed to its significant position in the industry.
  • With Sunway Kids' advanced robotic technology in the early childhood education industry, we believe it is a trusted partner that will help us create new value for our shareholders".
  • Sunway Kids helps schools in increasing education quality as well as generating derivative revenues by providing targeted courses and AI lessons for kids.

Sunway University is the First University in Malaysia and the Region to Set Up a Security Operations Center Lab Powered by RSA Security

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Saturday, August 31, 2019
Sunway University, Sunway Group, Sunway, Computing, Digital technology, Education in Malaysia, BRT Sunway Line

In line with this, Sunway University has invested RM3-million in to the CyberSecurity Intelligence (CSI) Labs for teaching, training and research in cybersecurity.

Key Points: 
  • In line with this, Sunway University has invested RM3-million in to the CyberSecurity Intelligence (CSI) Labs for teaching, training and research in cybersecurity.
  • The CSI Labs consist of a data center with a dedicated research network and server infrastructure, as well as dual-display workstations and a training environment.
  • The first lab to be established is the Security Operations Center Lab (SOC Lab) that runs industry-grade cybersecurity platform and services.
  • "The CSI Labs is the result of a collaboration between Sunway University, Hitachi-Sunway Information Systems Sdn Bhd and Sunway Group IT.

Sunway University and Lancaster University Set Up Future Cities Research Institute to Advance Work on Sustainable Cities

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Sunway Group, Sunway University, Sustainable community, Lancaster University, Fisheries College and Research Institute, Education in Malaysia, Higher education, Malaysia

The FCRI is a joint collaboration, built on existing strengths and research collaborations between Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Key Points: 
  • The FCRI is a joint collaboration, built on existing strengths and research collaborations between Sunway University and Lancaster University.
  • The joint Future Cities Research Institute will focus on one of the biggest challenges facing mankind, namely how to make cities more livable and sustainable in the future.
  • Sunway University has research interests in smart and healthy cities, and the development of sustainable communities.
  • "The joint Sunway-Lancaster Future Cities Research Institute will address some of the key issues facing the world this century.

Taiwan’s One Town One Product food exhibition to kick off in Malaysia

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Retail, Supermarket, Food, Beverage, Retail, Other Construction & Property, Sunway Group, Sunway, Peninsular Malaysia, One Town One Product, Kuala Lumpur, Geography of Malaysia, Cities in Asia, Continents

Taiwan's One Town One Product (OTOP) food exhibition, which features unique products in all 368 townships and cities throughout Taiwan, will be held once again in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and this years event will run between Aug. 6 and 12 at Cheras Sunway Velocity Mall.

Key Points: 
  • Taiwan's One Town One Product (OTOP) food exhibition, which features unique products in all 368 townships and cities throughout Taiwan, will be held once again in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and this years event will run between Aug. 6 and 12 at Cheras Sunway Velocity Mall.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190731006136/en/
    Taiwan's One Town One Product (OTOP) food exhibition will run from Aug. 6 to 12 at Cheras' Sunway Velocity Mall in Kuala Lumpur.
  • The program, which is designed to promote Taiwans history, culture and industrial achievements, is aimed at enhancing product visibility and competitiveness worldwide.
  • In 2018, the Malaysia-based food company, Jimrosa Sdn Bhd has introduced the OTOP to Malaysia by opening of the first OTOP store in Sunway Velocity.

Ecological Research on Sun Bears Conducted by Sunway University

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Friday, June 28, 2019
Sunway University, Sunway, Jeffrey Cheah, Malaysia, Sunway Group

For this research on landscape characteristics and population genetic structure of sun bears in Malaysia, Dr Shyamalacollaborates with Dr Jactty Chew, a microbiologist also from the Department of Biological Sciences, Sunway University.

Key Points: 
  • For this research on landscape characteristics and population genetic structure of sun bears in Malaysia, Dr Shyamalacollaborates with Dr Jactty Chew, a microbiologist also from the Department of Biological Sciences, Sunway University.
  • They obtained funding from Sunway University, Lancaster University, and the International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA).
  • Prior to joining Sunway University, Dr Shyamalaserved as a Fulbright scholar at the University of Dodoma in Tanzania.
  • Sunway University currently has nineresearch centres and one research grouppursuing research across various fields of study.

uBiome Awards Grant to Monash University in Malaysia to Explore Microbiomes of Indigenous and Hunter-Gatherer Communities

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Monday, January 21, 2019
Sunway Group, Microbiology, Jeffrey Cheah, uBiome, Monash University, Monash, Biology

"uBiome is proud to support this novel investigation of underrepresented southeastern Asian indigenous populations."

Key Points: 
  • "uBiome is proud to support this novel investigation of underrepresented southeastern Asian indigenous populations."
  • Dr. Phipps, PhD, is a professor of Human Molecular Genetics at the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences at Monash University in Malaysia.
  • About the grant, Dr. Phipps said, "My team and I at Monash University Malaysia are delighted and honored to receive this award and to collaborate with uBiome.
  • Microbiome research in indigenous communities is understudied and no doubt the discoveries to be made will be beneficial to the global community."