KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 -- OKEx, a world-leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchange, has announced the launch of OKExChain mainnet.
OKExChain will be rolled out in four stages, starting with the Genesis stage from Dec 31, 2020 to January 13 next year, followed by the second stage, which will focus on mainnet stability testing. "Unlike other exchange chains, OKEx wants to embody blockchain's core qualities of openness and decentralisation in OKExChain. After more than 10 iterations on the testnet and exhaustive ongoing development, this vision has come to fruition,” it said in a statement. In stage three, the transaction function will be enabled, and users can withdraw their OKT native token from OKEx to OKExChain. During the fourth and final phase, the smart contract virtual machine will be enabled, and OKExChain will be compatible with all projects on Ethereum with the main network officially fully launched. Meanwhile, OKEx chief executive officer Jay Hao said: “2020 has been a year of incredible transformation and, while we have witnessed much suffering caused by the pandemic, we have also seen tremendous growth in the cryptocurrency space. “It has been a year of reflection and learning for OKEx and we are thrilled to launch OKExChain to the mainnet, furthering the financial system of the future.” Since its initial testnet launch, OKExChain has seen significant upgrades including committing to open-source, Ethereum virtual machine smart contract development, iterations to reduce trading fees, and partnerships with projects including Waves, Achain and DoraHacks. More details are available at www.okex.com. -- BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 29 -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. and cxLoyalty Group Holdings announced they have signed an agreement for JPMorgan Chase to acquire the Global Loyalty business of cxLoyalty Group Holdings.
According to a statement, the deal includes cxLoyalty’s leading technology platforms, full-service travel agency, gift card, merchandise, and points bank businesses. “This investment demonstrates our commitment to deliver exceptional travel benefits at-scale to our large and rapidly growing customer base,” said JPMorgan Chase’s Chief Executive Officer of Consumer Lending, Marianne Lake. “Acquiring the travel and rewards businesses of cxLoyalty will provide enhanced experiences to our millions of Chase customers once they are ready, comfortable and confident to travel.” cxLoyalty is a leading loyalty and technology solutions company with over 40 years of experience. Their expertise in designing, administering and fulfilling loyalty programmes complements JPMorgan Chase’s reputation of providing customers with elevated and differentiated value. The deal is expected to accelerate the strong foundation built in loyalty, including for Chase’s Ultimate Rewards platform and cxLoyalty’s existing clients, to enable a more holistic, end-to-end customer travel journey for all customers. JPMorgan Chase credit card customers will continue using Ultimate Rewards as usual and over time, will have access to enhanced travel experiences. More details at www.jpmorganchase.com. -- BERNAMA FUQING, China, Dec. 29, 2020 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/-- On December 26, 1990, Fuqing, previously a county, was approved as a county-level city of Fuzhou by the State Council. Fuqing has since entered a new historical era, embarking on a glorious development journey. Now ranking the 15th among the top 100 counties in the country and the 2nd in the province of Fujian, Fuqing has developed into a strong industrial city from a large agricultural county, with the regional GDP increased by about 95 times over the past three decades. Continuing a strong momentum of development this year, the city is ranked first in the city of Fuzhou in the evaluations of "project-driven, leapfrogging development" and investment attraction. Thirty years ago, there were no expressways or railways, and the city had one of the least dense road networks in the city. Today, the port of Jiangyin connects the city with the world, expressways and railways provide fast access in and out of the city, and the density of the road network is the highest in the city of Fuzhou. It's also designated as a National Civilized City and a Livable City of China in 2020. Thirty years ago, Fuqing had only one ambulance. Today, local people can enjoy high-quality medical services near their homes, as the city has begun to construct its first Grade III, Class A hospital and Fuqing City Hospital has become an affiliated hospital of Fujian Medical University. The city invests heavily in education, old-age care service, and cultural facilities, including a stadium, a cultural and art center, and a museum, bringing greater benefits to local people. What Fuqing has achieved is just the beginning of an even more prosperous future, and will continue to forge ahead with new achievements. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=39030 Asia and emerging markets poised to lead global economic recovery -- Manulife Investment Management29/12/2020 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 29 -- 2020 has been an eventful year which saw some of the toughest social, economic and political challenges in recent times.
While stabilisation of markets seems to be within reach with the introduction of new COVID-19 vaccines and new leadership in the US, investors should expect the process to be gradual and long as the structural changes caused by the pandemic will take time to reverse if not already permanently shifted. This is according to Manulife Investment Management in its regional outlook for the year ahead. “One of the most critical features of the COVID-19 recession globally is that it more disproportionately hits the services side of the economy and it was much less painful for the manufacturing side,” said Manulife Investment Management’s Global Chief Economist, Frances Donald. “We refer to this as the K-shape recovery going into 2021 of which sectors that provide the essentials during the pandemic, such as manufacturing, technology, will continue to grow, while those more driven by the demand and supply dynamics, such as retail and services, may continue on a downward slope.” According to a statement, with the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines, reopening of borders and normalisation of economies in Asia seem to be within reach. Manulife Investment Management’s Chief Investment Officer, Equities, Asia (ex-Japan), Ronald Chan believes staying invested and diversified will continue to benefit investors in 2021, as the expected sector rotation in Asian equities will present a wider opportunity set for capturing alpha. Negative yields in developed market bonds have made it more challenging for bond and income-focused investors, particularly in a lower for longer interest rate environment. Attention is now drawn to Asian bonds which not only offer positive yields but also higher quality investment opportunities. Manulife Investment Management is the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. More details at manulifeim.com. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 28 -- Hytera PoC solutions are designed to help private security industry ensure buildings safety and security, valuables and people by patrolling, securing and monitoring premises, guarding cash or other valuables in transit, and protecting VIPs. As safety is the top priority, security guards must react quickly to threats and perform jobs effectively without compromising the safety of property or personnel. Thus, instant and efficient communication is essential. Many security guards work at fixed locations such as transport hubs, power stations, offices, education centres, hospitals, shopping malls, retail stores and residential buildings. For these security guards, dedicated Professional Mobile Radio networks or Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) solutions provide reliable, instant group communications to ensure a rapid response to any threat. According to a statement, PoC provides wide area coverage and seamless group communications over 3G/4G. PoC also provides dispatchers with greater situational awareness in emergencies, for 4G supports video streaming from the scene of the incident. In addition, GPS locates assets in the field in real time, which allows dispatchers to more effectively manage the situation and minimise escalation. Hytera PoC solutions offer a robust and effective communication system and mobile surveillance solutions for the security industry as 3G/4G networks provide seamless worldwide communications. -- BERNAMA HAIKOU, China, Dec. 22, 2020 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/-- The 2020 China (Hainan) International Winter Trade Fair for Tropical Agricultural Products took place in Haikou, Hainan on December 18. Under the regular prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic, this year's Trade Fair has pooled more than 5,000 exhibitors. This Trade Fair is co-sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of P.R.C., China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, All China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives, and the People's Government of Hainan Province, and co-organized by Hainan Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Haikou Municipal People's Government. As the only exhibition of tropical agricultural products in China, this Trade Fair comprises 10 exhibition halls (areas) including the "Belt and Road" hall, the National Famous and Excellent Agricultural Products hall, the Well-off Life hall, and the Hainan-Taiwan trade hall, with a total area of over 100,000 square meters. Tropical fruits and vegetables, aquatic products, tea, coffee and other specialty goods are displayed. This Trade Fair, through market-oriented investment promotion and operation, has attracted more than 100 foreign companies from more than 20 countries and regions, as well as nearly 2,000 companies and over 5,000 exhibitors from 21 provinces in China. At the site, exhibitors catch the eye of consumers through various fancy shows such as interactive games and singing & dancing performances, constituting a lively scene. As of the 20th, the Trade Fair had had a total visitor flow of about 197,600. The Trade Fair had scored fruitful results in the three days. As of the 20th, the total amount of on-site orders had gone up to about 61.6 billion yuan, including contract orders exceeding 5.8 billion yuan and intended orders topping 55.8 billion yuan. The on-site agricultural investment projects had a total value of approx. 2.3 billion yuan, including 14 projects worth over 100 million yuan. The Trade Fair will last until December 22 to launch a range of forum discussions, investment promotion and project signing activities. Increasing exhibitors believe that taking the opportunity of building Hainan Free Trade Port, the Trade Fair will open a new channel for foreign cooperation. Source: Hainan Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=39001 Lithium Werks carves out its Valence™ module business to focus on its world-leading Cell manufacturing, LFP patent portfolio, custom solutions, and new R&D.
AUSTIN, Texas and ENSCHEDE, The Netherlands, Dec 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Werks, a global leader in Lithium Iron Phosphate cell manufacturing, technology, and intellectual property, announces that it has sold its Valence™ module and BMS assets to Lithion Power Group, a vertically integrated manufacturer of cells and rechargeable and non-rechargeable battery packs. As a result of the sale, Lithium Werks will concentrate intensely on continuing to develop its “Best in Class” Nanophosphate™ materials, cell production, custom OEM solutions, increasing R&D, and further expanding and strengthening its Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cathode patent portfolio. Rapidly growing demand exists for Lithium Werks exclusive technologies from diverse industry sectors on a global basis. The transaction will facilitate Lithium Werks’ continued focus on meeting this demand. T. Joseph Fisher, III, CEO and Co-Founder of Lithium Werks, B.V., stated: “This move will sharpen our focus on being able to serve our current and future customers with our most powerful and long-lasting Nanophosphate™ powder and cells, not only for our existing verticals like industrial, medical and UPS backup, but with a new strategic clarity for mission critical applications including the energy storage and transportation verticals with custom solutions. We look forward to continued growth and expansion as a provider of our leading-edge Nanophosphate™ cylindrical cells, as well as introducing other new form factors and sizes for those applications that require the Power. Safety. Life.™ of our MIT developed Nanophosphate™ cathode materials.” Lithium Werks possesses the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of Lithium Iron Phosphate materials, cells, Intellectual Property LFP patents and products. Lithium Werks operates in China, Europe, and the United States. For more information, please visit us at www.lithiumwerks.com. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=39010 "SPORTS AND TECHNOLOGY" EMPOWER THE HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPORTS INDUSTRY IN GUANGXI23/12/2020 Visitors experiencing a cycling game FANGCHENGGANG, China, Dec. 23, 2020 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/-- The China-ASEAN Sports Tourism Carnival High-quality Development Conference was held on December 19, 2020 in Fangchenggang of Guangxi, under the theme of "encouraging the quality growth of the sports industry and fostering a new development pattern". Following activities such as "Winter Tour in Guangxi" and "Green Ecological Sports in Guangxi", more than 40 major sports events above the city level will be held in the region. These events are mainly oriented to the general public, including marathon, basketball, table tennis, and football, to meet the diverse fitness needs of the public. It is estimated that the Carnival will garner more than 250,000 participants (person-time), according to Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Sports Bureau. At the conference, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Sports Bureau signed strategic cooperation agreements with Fangchenggang Municipal Government, Beijing Liandong Investment (Group) Co., Ltd., and KAILAS Group to work closely to construct a healthy sports industry park, integrate sports and education, and enhance sports events operation, while striving to build a "new high land" for the development of the sports industry. "Driving new sports consumption models with digital technologies and promoting the digitalization and intelligentization of the sports industry is an essential part of the high-quality development of the industry," said Li Changzhu, vice president of Huawei's Consumer BG, at the conference. "Technology changes our lives" is a well-known slogan. Science and technology are also crucial to sports. "As people are better aware of the importance of health, there is a growing demand for scientific sports and health management," Li added, and this has provided conditions conducive to the digital transformation of the sports industry. At the opening ceremony, smart health equipment such as badminton robots, AR bicycles, and AR indoor rowers garnered great fanfare in the exhibition hall. Among them, AR bicycles features real-time online management of user's riding data, and users can team up for training or online competitions via the built-in cycling game, which is an entertaining training exercise. Bao Mingxiao, a professor at Beijing Sport University, holds the view that "technology and sports" can quantify exercise, and the accurate and diverse exercise data generated in real time by smart devices can be analyzed to develop a scientific way of doing exercise. "After the epidemic, a growing number of people have realized that exercise is not only a 'good medicine', but also an innate fundamental 'vaccine' with great safe and long-lasting effectiveness," Bao said. Source: Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Sports Bureau Image Attachments Links: Link: http://asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=380979 Caption: Visitors experiencing a cycling game Link: http://asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=380991 Caption: Visitors playing badminton with robots Anantara Vacation Club, Southeast Asia’s premier points-based vacation ownership programme, has announced the official release of its new mobile app for Club Points Owners around the globe.
Bangkok, TH, Dec 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anantara Vacation Club, Southeast Asia’s premier points-based vacation ownership programme, has announced the official release of its new mobile app for Club Points Owners around the globe. The app is the culmination of 7+ months of research and development, and was accelerated by Anantara Vacation Club’s continued partnership with Kognitiv, a technology company focused on collaborative commerce, who are reshaping how consumer loyalty is created and nurtured. The new mobile app offers full web-functionality, seamlessly incorporated into an enhanced user-friendly interface. Once downloaded, Club Points Owners can access and edit their profile, browse destinations, view real-time rates and availability, complete points conversions, live chat with Club Services and much more. Additional features are currently in development and will be rolled out in the coming months. “Having already revamped our website and implemented new technology into our internal systems, the next logical step was to continue to enhance our tech development with the launch of a mobile application that can better streamline our services to Club Points Owners on the go.” said Maurizio Bisicky, Chief Operating Officer at Anantara Vacation Club. “Right now, we are in the process of future-proofing the business. From better booking processes to flexible points usage and unique branded experiences, we’re focused on putting the needs of our Club Points Owners first.” Officially launched on 18 December 2020, the Anantara Vacation Club mobile application is available for download on both iOS and Android. To learn more about Anantara Vacation Club’s enhanced mobile experience, watch the official launch video, or get the app here. About Anantara Vacation Club Anantara Vacation Club is Asia’s premier vacation ownership programme. It was launched in 2010 by Minor International PCL, the owner of Minor Hotels. The Club offers a portfolio of eight luxurious Club Resorts across Thailand, Indonesia, and New Zealand and provides Club Points Owners and their guests with the opportunity to explore top holiday destinations. Club Points Owners’ travel opportunities are further enhanced through the use of the flexible Club Escapes and Global Traveller programmes, which provide access to hundreds of partner resorts and hotels internationally. For more information, please visit www.anantaravacationclub.com, or follow Anantara Vacation Club’s social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and Weibo. About Minor Hotels Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor with a portfolio of 549 hotels under the Anantara, AVANI, Oaks, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH, nhow, Elewana, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Radisson Blu and Minor International brands in 55 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, South and North America. With dynamic plans to expand existing brands and explore strategic acquisitions throughout opportunistic markets, Minor Hotels pursues a vision of a more passionate and interconnected world. For more information, please visit www.minorhotels.com. Attachment · 2020-12-14_151029 Andrew Schiff Southeast Asia - Anantara Vacation Club +66 (0) 2365 7500 ext. 5806 [email protected] Cathy Shao Greater China Region - Anantara Vacation Club +86 21 2308 7726 [email protected] SOURCE: Anantara Vacation Club --BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 -- To ensure the festive season feels unique and immersive, Hong Kong retailers, businesses and artists have tapped into technology to bring Christmas to visitors like never before. The Hong Kong Tourism Board has spearheaded a citywide celebration with the joyous world of Christmas Town, part of 2020 Hong Kong WinterFest, whereby the virtual wonderland will transport visitors to Statue Square, a historic public space in the heart of Central. Just like real-life Hong Kong, Christmas Town is surrounded by iconic skyscrapers and all decked out for the holidays, showcasing a towering tree and festive Christmas lodges, according to a statement. Adding an extra Hong Kong touch, Uncle Siu – a popular English educator known for his charming voice – leads visitors through the innovative, 360-degree online experience, where lots of fun, interactive stops await. Meanwhile in Wan Chai, a seven-metre-tall, stained-glass butterfly and over 350 little LED butterflies have turned Lee Tung Avenue into a playground of light. Dubbed ‘Butterflies of Hope,’ the world's first AI-powered butterfly art installation aims to inspire and uplift, reminding visitors of all the hope, love, beauty and positivity in the world. In addition, K11 MUSEA, a new cultural-retail destination and arts hub on the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade, has turned up the Christmas spirit this year with A Very MUSEA Christmas Village, spreading joy and wonderment with a roster of artistic cultural experiences, including the Asia debut of Globoscope. For the past 50 years, Harbour City marked the holiday seasons with larger-than-life Christmas installations and festive surprises, and this year is no different: Harbour City’s ‘Christmas Every Day’ celebration once again promises unforgettable holiday memories, plus a roster of online experiences at visitor fingertips. -- BERNAMA |
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