TOKYO & TAIWAN, April 26, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, in cooperation with Cathay United Bank, is pleased to announce the launch of a contactless payment service at 18 stations on the Taichung MRT Green Line from April 25, 2024. With this service, users simply tap their JCB Contactless-enabled card or mobile device at the Taichung MRT fare gates. The Taichung MRT Green Line is the first MRT in Taichung City which opened to the public in 2021. It is 16.71 km long…
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Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL) has acquired an additional 14.8 acres of land at its Cambridge Isotope Separations (CIS) Xenia, Ohio location. Mike Steiger, Vice President of Engineering and Project Execution for CIL, stated that the new land purchase will ensure easier access to utilities for future expansion. This newly acquired land is situated to the west of the 20 acres purchased in 2017, which is currently the site of the North Star expansion project. This recently completed project will greatly increase 13C production and is in the startup phase. North Star is the largest 13C separation facility ever built in the…
Data reveals time is ripe for business reinvention, as HubSpot launches the new Service Hub and Content Hub to help Singapore companies transform, scale, and grow better HubSpot, the customer platform for scaling businesses, has released new data from a global research survey1 that indicates companies in Singapore are transforming their business models in response to global megatrends such as generative AI and changing customer expectations. From economic downturns to the rise of new social channels, businesses have to pivot with the times, all the time. But the AI era is different. Small and Medium Businesses (SMEs) are operating in a…
Despite the well-known importance of sleep for physical and mental well-being, a significant portion of Singaporeans find themselves grappling with chronic sleep deprivation. According to a recent study published by YouGovsg, Singaporeans have been deemed to be the most sleep-deprived globally. Only 1 in 4 Singaporeans have an ideal sleep cycle of 7 hours or more, with insomnia being a highly common sleep disorder that affects up to 15.3% of the local population. This phenomenon has far-reaching implications for individual health, productivity, and overall societal well-being. LAC understands the importance of the role that sleep plays in our day to day overall wellbeing.…
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected to build production representative flight test articles of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Advanced Aircraft Division. This option contract award by the Advanced Aircraft Division exercises the critical design, build, and flight test on the existing CCA contract with GA-ASI following an initial six-month phase that culminated in a successful CCA preliminary design review (PDR) earlier this year. The CCA program aims to be a force multiplier, developing a low-cost, modular, unmanned aircraft equipped with advanced sensors or weapons and operating…
Exhibition curated by The Andy Warhol Museum will tour Tokyo and other cities around the world through 2027 Tokyo and Pittsburgh, Apr 25, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – Global Apparel retailer UNIQLO and The Andy Warhol Museum today revealed that UNIQLO will act as the Presenting Sponsor for the global run of KAWS + Warhol, opening May 18, 2024, at The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The exhibition features works by Andy Warhol and KAWS side-by-side and is the first to examine the dark themes present beneath the signature bright colors and pop culture references both artists are known for.…
– Dubai FinTech Summit to take place 6 – 7 May at Madinat Jumeirah. – 2nd edition of the summit will bring together over 8,000 decision-makers, over 300 thought leaders across five stages and more than 200 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies. – FinTech landscape is booming with over 800 FinTech start-ups worth USD 15.5bn. For the second consecutive year, Dubai will remain in the spotlight as it hosts the second edition of Dubai FinTech Summit, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of…
In a digital-first world, content is a strategic asset. Yet organizations seeking to maximize returns on their content are facing greater demands on their content operations than ever before, such as demands for more relevant content, delivered in near real time through a range of channels and across many devices. That’s why Kontent.ai has introduced Mission Control, the Content Management (CMS) industry’s first data-rich content operations dashboard that gives enterprise content teams complete visibility over their content and team workflows. Backed by a bold new brand, unveiled today, Kontent.ai is leading a new era of content management, driving meaningful outcomes…
Strategic Partnership Set to Expand Financial Services in ASEAN Legacy Credit Sdn Bhd (“Legacy Credit” or the “Company”), a recognised entity in the financial services sector, is pleased to announce a substantial investment exceeding 5% stake through a private placement in VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global”). Under this shares placement agreement, Legacy Credit will invest $2.5 million in VCI Global. This positions Legacy Credit as a substantial shareholder, reflecting its strategic commitment to enhancing financial solutions and expanding its influence across the ASEAN region. L-R: Nelson Goh, Director and CEO of Legacy Credit and Dato’ Victor Hoo, Group Executive…
MasChain Ready to Democratise Blockchain Technology for Government, Enterprises and Industries Masverse Sdn. Bhd., a pioneering blockchain specialist company, today announced the launch of MasChain, a transformative platform designed to revolutionise the digital ecosystem for government, enterprises, and industries by enhancing the security and trustworthiness of transactions via Proof of Authority (PoA). [L-R] Chew Kian Kok, Chief Executive Officer of Masverse Sdn. Bhd.; Mr. Danesh Jothiprahasam, Head of Domestic Digital Investment of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Leveraging the first PoA chain, MasChain is set to democratise blockchain technology by providing revolutionary token digitalisation solutions across government and industry, unlocking the full…