KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Almost 100 students from seven universities recently participated in the Fusionex Data Challenge at the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) in Bukit Jalil here.
Fusionex founder and group chief executive officer, Datuk Seri Ivan Teh said the company made continuous efforts to guide youths towards their career paths and future. “We hope this competition will spur students to create even more innovative digital and data-driven solutions that will help advance many industries for the future.” Other than APU, participants also came from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Multimedia University, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Monash University Malaysia. The hackathon saw 32 competing groups, and prizes were awarded to the top five groups for their display of creativity and innovative excellence. All five groups were also immediately shortlisted to pursue their career with Fusionex to develop revolutionary and cutting-edge technologies that will help enhance and transform industries. They will also be treated to the Superhero Experience of exploring Fusionex’s Office of Superheroes, which won the ‘Most Innovative and Sustainable Design’ award at the Asia Recruitment Awards 2019. Team O(1) from Monash University emerged champion, receiving RM9,600 in prizes, including RM3,000 cash, a professional training course worth RM6,000, and RM600 worth of 8excite reward points. -- BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Chengdu Municipal People's Government will organise The 18th World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) from August 8 to 18.
To date, athletes from 34 countries and regions have registered for a seat in the competition. WPFG is an international event that is held every other year, and the first WPFG was held in 1985 in San Jose, California, a statement said. “Chengdu was chosen for this year’s event as it has greater enthusiasm, commitment, professionalism and venue preparation,” said WPFG Association’s executive committee member, Danny Burdikter. “As it is the first time a WPFG kicks off in Asia, we'd like to engage more countries and cities in the event. With intriguing culture and world-renowned cuisine, Chengdu will attract flocks of visitors from surrounding countries and regions,” added Burdikter. Apart from WPFG, other world-class sports events that will take place in Chengdu include the Summer Universiade 2021 and the World Games 2025. From 2018 to 2020, there will be 67 international sports events to be held in Chengdu, where 50 per cent comprise the category of intercontinental championship or above, and 40 per cent are of self-owned brands and local cultural characteristics. -- BERNAM MADISON REALTY CAPITAL CLOSES $1.3 BILLION IN ORIGINATIONS AND NOTE PURCHASES YEAR-TO-DATE IN 201929/7/2019 Deals included all major asset classes and stretched across six US states
NEW YORK, July 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madison Realty Capital (MRC) announced that it closed over $1.3 billion in financing and note purchases year-to-date in 2019. The nationwide transactions, between $21.4 million and $314 million, touched all major asset classes and included deals in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Florida, California and Massachusetts. The firm’s debt investment platform focuses on originating senior-secured loans, mezzanine loans and preferred equity investments in the middle-market as well as performing note purchases and acquiring non-performing loans. Highlights throughout 2019 included:
About Madison Realty Capital (MRC) Madison Realty Capital (MRC) is a New York City-based real estate private equity firm focused on debt and equity investment strategies. Founded in 2004, MRC has closed on approximately $11 billion of transactions in the multifamily, retail, office, industrial and hotel sectors. The firm manages investments in the United States on behalf of a global investor base consisting of corporate and public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, university endowments, foundations, fund of funds, family offices, and high net worth individuals. MRC is a fully integrated firm with over 60 employees across all real estate investment, development, and property management disciplines. Debt strategies include construction and acquisition lending, special situation financing and debt acquisitions; equity real estate strategies include opportunistic and value-add investments as well as ground-up development. Among other industry recognitions, MRC has been named to the Commercial Observer’s prestigious “Power 100” list of New York City real estate players and is consistently cited as one of the industry’s top construction lenders. Media inquiries, contact Great Ink Communications: (212) 741-2977 Tom Nolan – [email protected] Al Barbarino – [email protected] SOURCE : Madison Realty Capital ALOR SETAR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Agrobank today organised a fun run in conjunction with its 50th anniversary this year. 1,000 runners took part in the 5 km run with scenic view of paddy fields. It was a day full of fun, friendship and sportsmanship at Agrobank 50 Years Fun Run. It was a day of sporting triumph for the runners, from diverse background to run across paddy field routes with friends and family until the finish line. At 7.45 am, the runners were flagged off by YB Tuan Asmirul Anuar, the State Exco for Sports and Youth representing the Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Mahathir together with YB Tuan Azman Nasrudin, State Exco for Agriculture and Agro-based Industry, Tan Sri Mohamad Zabidi Zainal, Chairman of Agrobank and Dato’ Mohd Sallehhuddin bin Hassan, the Secretary General for the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry. With good ambience of paddy field view, runners embraced the nature concept while taking weekend breaks to enjoy the greens of mother earth and appreciate our main source of food in Malaysia. “This is the first time for Agrobank to organise such event. We decided to organise this run here in Kedah as this is where we had our first branch and embrace our first project here in the beautiful state. It is good to reflect that this is where it started and to reminisce our raison d’etre. Agrobank or Bank Pertanian Malaysia (as it was known then) was established in 1969 to finance irrigation projects to accommodate double cropping for paddy planting in Kedah, known as the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) area. “MADA is the first strategic partner for Agrobank then and we are proud to be working with MADA again today for this Fun Run that celebrates our 50th year anniversary. Together with our strategic partners, we continue to remain committed to ensure the country’s food security and support agri-businesses nationwide,” said Tan Sri Mohd Zabidi Zainal, Chairman of Agrobank. Runners also took home a unique finishing medal that represented this year’s 50th Year theme. In addition, the runners and their supporters came together to support this running event and enjoyed various activities such as food trucks sales, educational booths, music and others. Mengenai Agrobank Agrobank adalah peneraju dalam pembiayaan pertanian dan perbankan berasaskan nilai (VBI)* di Malaysia. Ditubuhkan pada 1969, Agrobank terlibat secara aktif mencatatkan pertumbuhan dan pembangunan industri pertanian di Malaysia dengan menawarkan produk dan solusi kewangan yang patuh syariah merentasi pelbagai segmen pelanggan termasuk pelanggan korporat, komersial, konsumer, pembiayaan perdagangan dan pembiayaan mikro. Agrobank merupakan sebuah institusi perbankan Islam sepenuhnya sejak 1 Julai 2015. Sebagai sebuah IKP (Institusi Kewangan Pembangunan) yang berorientasikan pelanggan, fokus utama Agrobank adalah untuk mengukuhkan sektor pertanian. Justeru itu, Agrobank beriltizam untuk bergerak seimbang dalam melaksanakan peranan pembangunan dan komersialnya bagi memanfaatkan sektor pertanian. Agrobank menyediakan solusi pembiayaan yang menyeluruh untuk komuniti pertanian; merangkumi aktiviti huluan seperti bekalan input pengeluaran pertanian dan untuk aktiviti hiliran seperti pemprosesan, pemasaran dan jualan produk pertanian kepada pengguna. Agrobank juga menawarkan penyelesaian pembiayaan perbankan runcit untuk meningkatkan taraf kehidupan komuniti-pertanian. Ini dapat dilaksanakan menerusi kesemua 192 buah rangkaian untuk pelanggan Bank merangkumi 138 cawangan, 1 perbankan agro, 1 perbankan maya, 10 pusat pembiayaan komersial, 34 kiosk, 8 sudut & pusat agro. Pada tahun 2019, Agrobank meraikan ulang tahun Jubli Emas menandakan 50 tahun penubuhannya membangunkan industri agro. www.agrobank.com.my *VBI atau perantaraan berasaskan nilai merupakan satu inisiatif daripada Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) yang bertujuan untuk menambah nilai produk dan perkhidmatan yang ditawarkan oleh institusi kewangan Islam bagi menggalakkan keusahawanan, kesejahteraan komuniti, kelestarian alam sekitar dan pertumbuhan ekonomi tanpa mengabaikan pulangan kepada para pemegang saham. Dikeluarkan oleh Jabatan Komunikasi Strategik, Agrobank SOURCE : Agrobank Agendas to tackle topics with C-Level and Industry Experts who are leading innovation and growth in the region
NEW YORK, July 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aviation Week Network is returning to Singapore for MRO Asia-Pacific and AeroEngines Asia-Pacific, the region’s largest and most comprehensive conference and exhibition for the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul industry. The events will be held September 24-26 at the Singapore Convention and Expo Centre in Singapore. With more than 5,000 registered attendees, MRO Asia-Pacific & AeroEngines Asia-Pacific attract key decision makers, airline buyers and industry leaders. The events offer peer-to-peer learning with case studies, proven methodologies and realistic approaches and offer an open platform for OEMs, airlines, MROs, suppliers and buyers to build contacts and exchange ideas. The exhibition hall, with more than 200 solution providers, creates an open platform for all delegates to build contacts, exchange experiences, view an extensive showcase of effective solutions and products and test them first hand. The experience of MRO Asia-Pacific stretches beyond the exhibition hall, and into the conference sessions. The conference portion of the event will include separate tracks for MRO and AeroEngines, with both featuring industry leaders providing valuable insights on maintenance, engines, digital solutions, new technology,and supply-chain. See here for MRO agenda and Aero-Engines agenda. Speakers include decision-makers from major providers and airlines. Highlights include:
“Asia is the industry’s fastest-growing region with the most influential members of the MRO world locally and globally gathering in Singapore,” said Lydia Janow, Managing Director, Events, Aviation Week Network. “MRO Asia-Pacific grows each year as we optimize our delegates’ and exhibitors’ investment as they make deals and share knowledge.” MRO Asia-Pacific sponsors are: Platinum HEICO, SATAIR and StandardAero, and Gold: APS, Chromalloy, Collins Aerospace, Embraer, Lufthansa-Technik, Pratt & Whitney, ST Engineering Aerospace,and TP Aerospace. Registration is taking place Tuesday, September 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, September 25 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Thursday, September 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ABOUT AVIATION WEEK NETWORK Aviation Week Network is the largest multimedia information and services provider for the global aviation, aerospace, and defense industries, serving 1.7 million professionals around the world. Industry professionals rely on Aviation Week Network to help them understand the market, make decisions, predict trends, and connect with people and business opportunities. Customers include the world's leading aerospace manufacturers and suppliers, airlines, airports, business aviation operators, militaries, governments and other organizations that serve this worldwide marketplace. Aviation Week Network’s portfolio delivers award-winning journalism, data, intelligence and analytical resources, world-class tradeshows and conferences, and results-driven marketing services and advertising. principle is helping our customers succeed. Aviation Week Network is part of Informa Markets, a division of Informa PLC. ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com. CONTACT: Elizabeth Kelley Grace +1-561-702-7471 [email protected] SOURCE : Aviation Week Network |
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