KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- April 27 marks the seventh anniversary of the inauguration of Qianhai Shekou Free Trade Zone, whose day-to-day changes are always fascinating.
According to Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone, in 2021, the number of Hong Kong-funded enterprises registered in Qianhai increased by 156 per cent year-on-year, and the actual use of Hong Kong capital accounts for 93.8 per cent of the total foreign investments. Its Q1 2022 actual use of Hong Kong capital amounted to US$1.272 billion, accounting for 92.97 per cent of its foreign investments, a rise of 148.01 per cent, according to a statement. (US$1 = RM4.355) At the junctures of the global economic recovery, China continues to renew the layout of Qianhai, incorporating the development of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. Institutional innovation turns to be the foundation for cultivating a first-class business environment in Qianhai, thus enticing many entrepreneurs from Hong Kong. Any sharp-eyed entrepreneur would lose no time in seizing the opportunities. Located in the west of Shenzhen and on the east bank of the Pearl River Estuary, Qianhai has been designated a ‘special area of the Special Economic Zone’ since the State Council approved the Overall Development Plan for Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industrial Cooperation Area of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone in 2010. As the outside world sees it, Qianhai Cooperation Area is unswervingly forging a ‘Qianhai model’ with institutional innovation in investment, trade, finance and rule of law as its core, making it an important ‘source’ to be drawn upon by other places of China. Partner of KPMG Intelligent Innovation Space, Sun Lecheng points out that Qianhai has set far-reaching goals of institutional innovation in the rules, systems, mechanisms and models. Not only is the standard high, but also ‘practicable and solid’. Qianhai is known to have been promoting institutional innovation in multiple sectors, including justice, finance, supply chain, integration of services and manufacturing industries, new technologies, and new business models, among others. -- BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- This Earth Day marks the 52nd anniversary of the first Earth Day celebrated in 1970. Mary Kay Inc joins in celebrating the environment and all of the partnerships worldwide working to invest in the planet and achieve the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “On Earth Day, and every day, Mary Kay celebrates the work we have done to invest in our planet and protect our oceans—a resource which sustains the livelihoods of about three billion people worldwide. “It is critical to our earth, future, and communities. Mary Kay is proud of our partnerships to help create sustainable and lasting impact in communities around the world. It is indeed a partnership for the planet,” said Mary Kay’s Chief Operating Officer, Deborah Gibbins. According to a statement, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has embarked on a journey to protect oceans, with support from Mary Kay, which holds water at the heart of its sustainability strategy. “With support from our corporate partners, TNC is working every day across the globe to conserve the reefs, coasts and fisheries that make life on this Planet, and our own lives, thrive. Together, we are making every day Earth Day,” said Global Managing Director for Nature Protection at The Nature Conservancy, Jeffrey Parrish. Through the collective partnership, Mary Kay supports projects resulting in sustainable impact preserving and protecting our oceans including Global ocean protection to improve ocean health for nature and people; Protecting climate-resilient coral reefs, ‘super reefs’, in the Coral Triangle; and Restoring Asia Pacific Shellfish Reefs in Australia, Hong Kong, and China. The Nature Conservancy will launch a new global partnership to identify and protect coral reefs that are positioned to survive climate change – ‘Super Reefs’ at the 2022 UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal, will seek to address the threats to health, ecology, economy and governance of the ocean and propel much needed science-based innovative solutions aimed at starting a new chapter of global ocean action. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- AI Medical Service Inc (AIM), the Tokyo-based med-tech company using deep learning technology to develop endoscopic AI, has announced 8 billion JPY (US$70 million) of financing led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 (SVF2) and joined by existing investors Globis Capital Partners, World Innovation Lab (WiL), and Incubate Fund. (US$1 = RM4.350)
According to a statement, AIM will use the proceeds of the Series C financing round to accelerate the global adoption of endoscopic AI and finance the development of an in-house cloud-based platform. Worldwide, approximately 30 per cent of cancer mortality can be attributed to gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, the largest of any cancer grouping in the world as well as in Japan. Many cases of GI cancer can be treated successfully if they are detected at an early stage, but the prospects for recovery diminish substantially in the case of late-stage detection. Currently, only an endoscopic exam can detect GI cancer at its early stages. By increasing the accuracy of endoscopic diagnostics with AI, AIM is working to promote the early detection of cancer and save lives worldwide. Through its collaboration with the SoftBank Group, AIM will promote the worldwide adoption of endoscopic AI, first created in Japan using the knowledge and experience of expert endoscopists. This endoscopic AI will first be distributed on-premises, but distribution will eventually transition to a cloud platform to be developed by AIM. Realising the vision of cloud-based endoscopic AI will allow people around the world to access the latest endoscopic medicine, contributing to vastly reduced cancer mortality. AIM Direction from Series C Financing Round include acceleration of global business development; and developing a proprietary cloud platform to eliminate GI cancer worldwide. By bringing endoscopic AI to real-world clinical setting as soon as possible, AIM aims to reduce the number of missed cancer diagnoses and save lives worldwide. More details at https://www.ai-ms.com/en -- BERNAMA MINNEAPOLIS, April 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, announces that Michelle McKinney Frymire has decided to step down from her roles at the Company. As part of the Company’s long-term succession planning process, the Board of Directors has appointed President and Chief Commercial Officer Patrick Andersen as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2022. He will also serve on the Company’s Board of Directors.
“Leading CWT through such a critical phase in its evolution has been a great honor,” said McKinney Frymire. “We have made substantial achievements during extraordinary times, and I am grateful to our global team and customers for their trust and supportive partnership. Now, with a strong financial foundation in place, CWT is positioned to accelerate its growth plan and I’m pleased to pass the baton to Patrick.” “We are excited that Patrick will serve as our next CEO, given his outstanding track record as Chief Commercial Officer and 13 years in international leadership roles at CWT. He has deep-rooted relationships with our customers and stakeholders and has demonstrated superb leadership through overseeing our strategic priorities, expanding RoomIt, and launching our groundbreaking myCWT China technology platform,” said Jim Abrahamson, Chair of the CWT Board. “On behalf of the Board and our global colleagues, we thank Michelle for her many contributions since she joined the Company in 2019 and wish her well in her next endeavors.” “I’m delighted and honored to lead CWT to its next stage of growth,” said Patrick Andersen. “As travel demand increases, CWT is well positioned to invest in and expand its industry leadership and global relationships. Importantly, I’ll continue our commitment to our core values and look forward to working with our Board and the CWT team to enhance our technology, and further strengthen the travel and events services we provide to our customers around the world.” Prior to his role as President and Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Andersen served as Chief Strategy Officer and before that President of the Americas. Since joining the Company in 2008, Mr. Andersen has managed and overseen several industry-defining initiatives including the launch of myCWT China, expanding RoomIt by CWT, and developing innovative long-term GDS technology partnership agreements. He has over 30 years’ experience in global travel & logistics, with various international leadership roles at Deutsche Post Worldwide and DHL. Andersen also serves as a Non-Executive Member of the Board at Global Minnesota, and MNSNAP, and is on the Board of Overseers for the Carlson School of Management. He studied management at the London Business School. About CWT CWT is a Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform on whom companies and governments rely on to keep their people connected. Anywhere, anytime, anyhow – across six continents – the company provides their clients and their employees with innovative technology and an efficient, safe, and secure travel experience. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220424005089/en/ Contact Julian Walker [email protected] Source : CWT http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=43015 SINGAPORE, April 26 (Bernama) -- Since marking the end of travelling restrictions into Malaysia on 1 April 2022, tourism stakeholders from Malaysia rushed to take part in the inaugural Malaysia Digital Travel Fair (MDTF) in anticipation of the travel surge for the upcoming Singapore’s mid-year school vacation. MDTF is an online travel fair portal, in partnership with Tourism Malaysia Singapore Office, to showcase tourism products and services to promote Malaysia as a top-of-mind destination to Singapore holiday makers from 22nd to 28th April 2022. With over 70 exhibitors offering a wide range of holiday packages to Malaysia, Singapore consumers are spoilt for choice. “This online portal elevates tourism to Malaysia. This will benefit the Malaysian tourism industry stakeholders with an aim to create business opportunities for travel industry partners, transport operators, and tour agents in Singapore,” said His Excellency Dato’ Dr. Azfar. Mohamad Mustafar, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Singapore, who graced the digital launch. Among the holiday packages available for the Singaporean market include Genting SkyWorlds + Skytropolis Theme Park twin tickets at SGD$62 (RM186), Berjaya Langkawi Resort from SGD$125 (RM375), and Perkasa Hotel Tenom from SGD$40 (RM120). Attendees also stand a chance to participate in a lucky draw to win attractive prizes including an IBN Highlands City Condo worth RM1.5 million. Since the reopening of its international borders, Singapore has been the main contributor for arrivals and revenue for tourism to Malaysia. After more than two years of hiatus, Tourism Malaysia Singapore office has commenced promotional programmes to excite Singapore travellers and showcase what Malaysia has to offer. To visit Malaysia Digital Travel Fair, visit digitaltravelfair.com. About Tourism Malaysia Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, also known as Tourism Malaysia, is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia. It focuses on the specific task of promoting Malaysia as a preferred tourism destination. Since its inception, it has emerged as a major player in the international tourism scene. For more information, visit Tourism Malaysia’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok. 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