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Thailand Hosts APEC 2022 to Reconnect and Empower the Region to New Opportunities

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Digital technology, FTAAP, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Growth, Woman, MSME-Champions, Small and medium-sized enterprises, APEC, Free-trade area, GDP, Economics, BCG, Tourism, COVID-19, Safe Passage, Renewable energy

BANGKOK, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand has been given the immense honor of hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, in November 2022.

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  • BANGKOK, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand has been given the immense honor of hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, in November 2022.
  • The important forum for economic cooperation has since come to comprise 21 leading economies in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Hosting the meeting in the first year following alleviation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand's theme for APEC in 2022, "Open.
  • The APEC Economic Leaders' Week will run from 14 to 19 November 2022, while the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will take place on 18 - 19 November in Bangkok.

Thailand Hosts APEC 2022 to Reconnect and Empower the Region to New Opportunities

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Digital technology, FTAAP, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Growth, Woman, MSME-Champions, Small and medium-sized enterprises, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, APEC, Free-trade area, GDP, Economics, Foreign Affairs, BCG, Tourism, COVID-19, Safe Passage, View, Renewable energy

BANGKOK, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand has been given the immense honor of hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, in November 2022.

Key Points: 
  • BANGKOK, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand has been given the immense honor of hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, in November 2022.
  • The important forum for economic cooperation has since come to comprise 21 leading economies in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Hosting the meeting in the first year following alleviation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand's theme for APEC in 2022, "Open.
  • The APEC Economic Leaders' Week will run from 14 to 19 November 2022, while the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will take place on 18 - 19 November in Bangkok.

Diane Wang, Founder, Chairperson, and CEO of DHGATE Group Named among the Top 100 Innovation Leaders of 2022 Award by World Biz Magazine

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Friday, September 30, 2022
Retail, Online Retail, Other Retail, Fashion, DHgate.com, MSME, HKTDC, Global, APEC, Woman, Hoffmann-La Roche, HAC, Social commerce, TSMC, Empowerment, Dream, AIA Group, Social media, B20, Business alliance, Business, Entrepreneurship, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, CEO, Chair, Female, Founder, Leadership, Interview, DNA, AMD, Conference, Marketing, Multimedia, MSME-Champions, Software as a service, View, Management, Online shopping

Diane Wang, Founder, Chairperson, and Chief Executive Officer of DHGATE Group has been recognized by World Biz Magazine's Annual Awards of the Top 100 Innovation Leaders of 2022.

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  • Diane Wang, Founder, Chairperson, and Chief Executive Officer of DHGATE Group has been recognized by World Biz Magazine's Annual Awards of the Top 100 Innovation Leaders of 2022.
  • Among the 100 winners, Diane Wang appeared in the top 10 along with distinguished leaders including Dr. Severin Schwan, CEO of Roche Group; Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD; Dr. C.C.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220930005259/en/
    World Biz Magazine Interview - Diane Wang, Chairperson and CEO of DHGATE Group (Photo: Business Wire)
    Organized by World Biz Magazine, the UK's leading business media, the Global Top 100 Innovation Leaders of 2022 award was announced after a two-month nomination and selection process.
  • I am honored to be recognized by World Biz Magazine as a winner of the Top 100 Innovation Leaders of 2022 Award, Diane Wang said.

Aurora Mobile’s Subsidiary SendCloud Provides Email Service to DHgate.com

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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Leveraging its cutting-edge email technology, SendCloud will provide DHgate.com with high-efficiency email services.

Key Points: 
  • Leveraging its cutting-edge email technology, SendCloud will provide DHgate.com with high-efficiency email services.
  • DHgate.com is a subsidiary of DHGATE Group, which was founded by Ms. Diane Wang, Chairperson and CEO of DHGATE Group, in 2004.
  • Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China.
  • Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Aurora Mobiles beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements.

COVID relief innovation takes 2022 SAS Hackathon crown

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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CARY, N.C., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a conundrum faced by governments worldwide amid COVID-19 economic turbulence: how to distribute relief funds for maximum impact. During the month-long 2022 SAS Hackathon, a team of Indonesian data scientists and technology enthusiasts developed a solution now being implemented in Jakarta. Team JAKSTAT's platform, powered by machine learning, optimizes relief distribution to the region's millions of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that drive Indonesia's economy.

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  • During the month-long 2022 SAS Hackathon, a team of Indonesian data scientists and technology enthusiasts developed a solution now being implemented in Jakarta.
  • SAS names JAKSTAT's #data4good COVID relief innovation winner of annual hackathon.
  • "Optimizing the allocation of COVID relief is a challenge faced the world over," said Einar Halvorsen, Global Hackathon Lead at SAS.
  • SAS declared JAKSTAT's victory at the opening of AI and analytics conference SAS Explore 2022 .

Enabling the Digital Literacy Generation for a Stronger Indonesian Economy

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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Therefore, Telkom and Telkomsel, as digital telecommunications companies owned by state, must become the backbone to Indonesia's digital economy. "

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  • Therefore, Telkom and Telkomsel, as digital telecommunications companies owned by state, must become the backbone to Indonesia's digital economy. "
  • In order to achieve digital sovereignty, at least three factors need to be considered, specifically: the environment, society, and digital economy.
  • In the development of digital sovereignty, people's digital literacy and inclusion must be improved to increase the quality of digitalization and to support Indonesia's digital transformation.
  • According to Ministry of Communication and Information data, Indonesia's digital literacy index is 3.49 out of a range of 0-5.

Innovative fintech company service provider KPay completes US$10 million financing

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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HONG KONG, Sept 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Fintech start-up KPay Merchant Service Limited ("KPay", or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has recently completed a US$10 million financing round with the support of its founders.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Fintech start-up KPay Merchant Service Limited ("KPay", or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has recently completed a US$10 million financing round with the support of its founders.
  • KPay will use the funds raised to support product development and regional expansion, and is actively preparing for institutional round financing.
  • We have established three major business engines, namely, payment with KPay, B2B ecosystem with KConnect, and MSME financing with KFund.
  • Last year, the Company launched its first KPay electronic payment service to provide a one-stop transaction payment solution to merchants.

BRI Commits to its Share Buyback Program and Providing Optimal Dividends to Shareholders

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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(IDX: BBRI) is providing optimal dividends to shareholders and implementing its share buyback program from 1 March 2022 until 31 August 2023.

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  • (IDX: BBRI) is providing optimal dividends to shareholders and implementing its share buyback program from 1 March 2022 until 31 August 2023.
  • BRI President Director Sunarso said, "With good capital management, BRI will continue to provide optimal dividends to shareholders.
  • For example, BRI paid 85% of 2021's net profit to shareholders as dividends in 2022."
  • In accordance with the Disclosure of Information Agreement, the buyback shares will be utilized for the BRILian Personnel (BRI Employee) Share Ownership Program.

The 3rd APEC Women Connect 'Her Power' Entrepreneurship Competition Kicks Off - Aiming for Empowering Young Women and Girls through Social Commerce

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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APEC Women Connect, DHGATE Group and MyyShop have joined forces to launch the 3rd APEC Women Connect 'Her Power' Entrepreneurship Competition, engaging the Generation Z community and global influencers competing together for the first time.

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  • APEC Women Connect, DHGATE Group and MyyShop have joined forces to launch the 3rd APEC Women Connect 'Her Power' Entrepreneurship Competition, engaging the Generation Z community and global influencers competing together for the first time.
  • The APEC Women Connect Her Power' Entrepreneurship Competition is a global campaign aiming to encourage women to utilize digital tools in reshaping the international trade industry.
  • APEC Women Connect aims to empower women, especially young women, to realize entrepreneurship via digital solutions, through inspirational sharing, practical learning, effective recognition, and awarding.
  • APEC Women Connect has been included in the annual recommendation to APEC Economic Leaders for 3 consecutive years.

Pertamina-assisted MSMEs pull in crowds at Tong Tong Fair

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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Visitors check out handicraft products from Indonesia at the Tong Tong Fair, which was held in The Hague, Netherlands, from September 1-11, 2022.

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  • Visitors check out handicraft products from Indonesia at the Tong Tong Fair, which was held in The Hague, Netherlands, from September 1-11, 2022.
  • Indonesian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Mayerfas, welcomed the participation of Indonesian SOEs, which brought a number of MSME products to the annual Tong Tong Fair.
  • "What I never dreamed of was that my product could participate in the Tong Tong Fair in the Netherlands," said Endah Hariyani, owner of Cetak Godhong.
  • Vice president of CSR & SMEPP at Pertamina, Fajriyah Usman, said showcasing MSME products at the Tong Tong Fair 2022 was a complete success.