20 12 月, 2022

TANAKA Contributes to Venture Capital Fund “DMC No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership” Aiming to Establish a Medical Venture Ecosystem in Japan

TOKYO, Dec 20, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, announced today that it has made an equity contribution to the medical venture capital fund Diamond Medino Capital (DMC) No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership founded in Japan by Professor Terumitsu Hasebe (Professor, Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, Tokai University; Visiting Professor, Keio University School of Medicine; Visiting Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Harvard Medical School; medical doctor, PhD in Medicine, and PhD in Engineering). This is Japan's first medical venture capital fund established with an active medical professor serving as its representative. Through this equity contribution, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo will contribute toward technological development in Japan's domestic medical and healthcare industry.Background and ObjectivesTANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo decided to undertake this equity contribution as the company supports the fund's principle of establishing a medical venture ecosystem originating from Japan. TANAKA has previously worked with Professor Hasebe on national projects (under the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development) for the joint development of advanced medical technologies, such as metal coils for embolization and long patency stent systems. The company is participating in this fund as the anchor limited partner to pursue the potential of precious metals - from a comprehensive perspective for the future of medicine and not just in terms of products and projects - and contribute to Japanese society.Currently in Japan, companies continue to face difficulties with rapid and sophisticated research and development due to issues such as fund procurement, a sense of urgency, and a shortage of human resources. In addition, there are cases where academic research groups with excellent technologies do not reach commercialization. Regarding these issues, this fund will support Japan's new and current medical ventures by closely assisting them in terms of human resources, capital, management, pharmaceutical, patent, exit, and other strategies. In this way, the fund will contribute to the well-being of patients by giving birth to venture companies with excellent academic technologies in the medical field, achieving early practical application of those technologies, and providing new medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and medical-related services to medical frontlines. Furthermore, the fund seeks to realize a true ecosystem that uses the knowledge gained and human resources developed to take on challenges in new projects and research themes, as well as support future entrepreneurs.Additionally, the fund has the strength of being deeply involved in support of its investments from its unique position not found in other Japanese medical funds so far, such as its understanding of needs at the frontlines of medicine, knowledge regarding the latest technological trends, and the responses of Japan's and the United States' governments toward practical application.Through equity contribution to this fund, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo also expects to strengthen relationships with Japan's medical ventures and expand future medical business, such as the development of new products and technologies, in the healthcare industry. The company will contribute to society by working on the social issue of establishing a medical venture ecosystem in Japan through this equity contribution.Professor Hasebe, the representative of Diamond Medino Capital Co., Ltd., which manages this fund, made the following comment regarding TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo's participation in the fund, "TANAKA Precious Metals is always seeking to contribute to the creation of a prosperous society as well as to the future of the planet through sustainable use of precious metals as a leading company in the field of precious metals. TANAKA deeply empathizes with our fund's principle of establishing a true ecosystem that helps achieve the early practical application of Japan's excellent core medical-related technologies and conveys them to the world, and I am very happy to be able to journey into the future together. In the past, I have built a profound relationship of cooperation with TANAKA in the application of high-value-added precious metals in medical devices, and I hope to demonstrate significant synergy through new challenges."About the Medical Venture EcosystemTraditionally, an ecosystem refers to a state in which living things survive through a cycle of interdependence. Modeled after such a system, in a medical venture ecosystem, companies and funds come together to support medical ventures with technological capabilities and future potential to build a sustainable cycle of new technology and product development in Japan while inheriting expertise gained through the development of new technologies. This fund is the first in Japan to be led by active parties in the field of medicine and aims to establish a medical venture ecosystem originating from Japan by supporting medical ventures.Profile of Professor Terumitsu HasebeTerumitsu Hasebe, medical doctor, PhD in Medicine (Keio University), and PhD in Engineering (Keio University)- Professor, Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, Tokai University; Visiting Professor, Keio University School of Medicine- Visiting Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)/Harvard Medical School- AMED BRIDGE Project Leader (Seeds F)Professor Hasebe established the Hasebe Research Group, which combines medical science and engineering within Keio University's Faculty of Science and Technology. After obtaining his PhD in Engineering, while as a medical doctor, he undertook the development of medical devices with various global manufacturers. An example of one of his developments is the launch of the cerebral thrombosis stent retriever of Biomedical Solutions Inc. - Professor Hasebe was in charge of the entire preclinical study for the patent application in 2019 - that has become a premier device and continues to save many patients today. During the COVID-19 pandemic, to search for a new way to bring excellent academic technologies in Japan to the world, he launched this venture capital fund. He is an active medical doctor who has received more than 30 academic awards in Japan and overseas and is also a researcher and venture capitalist.Overview of DMC No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership- Fund name: DMC No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership- Established: November 2022This is a medical venture capital fund originating from Japan, with Professor Terumitsu Hasebe - an active medical professor with a PhD in Medicine as well as a PhD in Engineering - serving as its representative. The fund specializes in medical device and pharmaceutical development businesses, carrying out hands-on investments in venture companies from the seeding phase of research and development to the patent approval phase. It was launched to establish a medical venture ecosystem in Japan by providing research and development environments on par with those overseas and supporting Japan's medical ventures.About TANAKA Precious MetalsSince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA Precious Metals has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volumes of precious metals handled. Over the course of many years, TANAKA has not only manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry but also provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and around the world collaborate and cooperate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,225 employees, the Group's consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, were 787.7 billion yen.**From the current consolidated fiscal year, the amounts of sales for some transactions are indicated as net values due to the application of the Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition.Global industrial business websitehttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/Product inquiriesTANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/This press release in PDF: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20221220_EN.pdf Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

17 12 月, 2022

Sportsman Shikhar Dhawan launches $75M Global SportsTech Venture Fund

ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - International cricketer and entrepreneur Shikhar Dhawan has launched Da One Global Ventures (DOGV), a $75 million Global SportsTech Venture Fund focusing on innovation across the Sports spectrum. The multi-stage fund, with a greenshoe option of $25 million, is to incorporate in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), with its vibrant business ecosystem and robust regulatory framework, and include a SportsTech Accelerator and eSports Venture Studio as distinguishing verticals within its platform.International Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan announcing $75M Global SportsTech Venture Fund, Nov 14, 2022 [Da One Global Ventures]This is the first VC fund organized by an Asian sportsperson and Indian celebrity. Mr Dhawan introduced his partners and the team at Da One Global Ventures during his keynote at the LP-GP Summit, part of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), the prestigious economic forum for world leaders to gather and address strategic macroeconomic and financial topics which will shape regional and global perspectives for the years to come.Shikhar Dhawan, a highly reputed name in the cricket world today, established a seasoned team as the fund's General Partner (GP) leading the investment thesis across the Sports spectrum - from SportsTech to eSports, and Gaming to Web3. The fund will be global in nature, as will its sports personalities, representing multiple sports as Limited Partner (LP) Ambassadors. This unique network will allow unprecedented access to sports ecosystems of the world, mobilizing investment and accelerating growth.Shikhar Dhawan comments: "I am elated to start new innings and embark on this journey through the world of venture capital. All of this is only possible with the support of my commercial partners, and the commitment of Da One Global Ventures to the fund, readying for this week's announcement and targeted deployment in Q1 2023-24.DOGV will go beyond traditional investing models, providing domain knowledge and accessing the global sporting ecosystem. We aim to scale greater heights and set new benchmarks for Sports Technology Venture Capital. I have much gratitude toward sports and look forward to the contributions of this fund to the economic strength, and the growth of Sports.This year has been spectacular for SportsTech, with investments to the tune of $12 billion already, more than the preceding three years combined, covering multiple segments, and illustrating the rapid growth in this dynamic industry. We are in active discussion with various stakeholders across the ecosystem, and developments will be announced in due course."Shikhar Dhawan is a leading Indian cricketer. A left-handed opening batsman and occasional captain of the India national team, he captains Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League and plays for Delhi in first-class cricket. For his notable contributions to the Indian Men's National Cricket Team, Shikhar Dhawan was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award by the President of India in 2021.For further details - Mr Amitesh Shah,Da One Global Ventures E: ceo@daonegroup.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

27 10 月, 2022

Mitsubishi Corporation and FEV Consulting Establish New Joint Venture for Materials Industry

TOKYO, Oct 27, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce its establishment on October 27, 2022 of a new joint venture company, Beyond Materials Corporation (Beyond Materials), a specialized strategy and engineering service provider that will support materials suppliers on their path to global and sustainable growth. Our partner on this joint venture is FEV Consulting GmbH (FEV). The requirements on future product designs are becoming more sophisticated and diverse due to decarbonization and other societal demands. This has heightened interest in the functions and solutions that materials can provide, and necessitated even stronger relationships between suppliers and users of those materials, the automotive sector being a case in point. For over three years, MC and FEV have been conducting joint preliminary work to develop services targeting these industries, and our collaboration has confirmed that we share a similar dedication to addressing challenges faced by modern societies and helping them to be more sustainable.FEV is the consulting arm of FEV Group, a German engineering services provider with a global workforce of more than 7,000 employees. FEV provides unique advice to its customers by combining long experience in top management consulting with end-to-end technical expertise, including battery systems, car bodies and more, of the FEV Group GmbH. Beyond Materials will provide the materials industries with tailor-made solutions. Its services will extend from market research, strategy development and implementation support, to product development and demonstrations. This will be achieved by combining MC's global network and broad experience in the materials industries with FEV's intelligence on broad applications and customer requirements, engineering and product know-how, and also taking advantage of digital technologies. MC expects this new joint venture to build a bridge between those who use functional materials and those who make them, whether that be in chemicals, metals, or ceramics and other composites. We look forward to Beyond Materials contributing to sustainable growth in global materials markets and helping us to achieve our mission to build net-zero, circular economies. For more information, visit www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/pr/archive/2022/html/0000050161.html. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

26 8 月, 2022

Sugarverse Enters a Joint Venture with a Big Game Studio to Disrupt the P2E Economy

London, UK, August 26, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – The candy-themed Play-to-Earn gaming metaverse and blockchain startup Sugarverse (token: $CNDY) has entered into a joint venture with XS Software, an established European cross-platform and mobile game developer who launched its first browser-based game as early as in 2005, to dominate Play-to-Earn and solve the industry sustainability challenges. The management team of Sugarverse, who have been serial investors in the blockchain sphere, have spotted a flaw in all major Play-to-Earn projects in the market. Generally, during their life cycle, all projects come through the stages of attracting a lot of new players at launch when they are trending, accumulation of a significant chunk of in-game rewards by these players as they gradually become old players, slowing down of the new-player inflow, and finally a crash when the old players decide to cash out and the new players cannot sustain this outflow. This happens because the game mechanics is incomplete, the games are not sticky enough and lack high-quality experienced developers. To solve the first issue, Sugarverse has developed a circular economy with the cryptocurrency token CNDY and the in-game point gCNDY, Spin to Win reward multiplication, and a system where not everybody is a winner. Thanks to these, Sugarverse offers players a stable and predictable return and is able to top up the community treasury. To address the latter two issues, Sugarverse has joined hands with the reputable game developer XS Software. Top managers of both companies have managed sticky products with hundreds of thousands of users. On top of that, XS Software is known for development of hit games with millions of users. Their vast game development experience and technical resources will be harnessed to develop the candy universe of 7 worlds and 7 mobile games. The Sugarverse CEO Nikolay Mitev stated: “We at Sugarverse are extremely proud to have the cross-platform and mobile gaming masters XS Software in a joint venture with us to work towards a high-quality sweet metaverse world for our players.” The XS Software Founder Hristo Tenchev expressed: “During our 17 years in the gaming market, XS Software has tasted all gaming had to offer, including 3D, VR, and even blockchain. We are now putting all of this experience into Sugarverse to bring you the best and sweetest Play-to-Earn titles. We are planning to launch the alpha version of the first Sugarverse game by the end of 2022.” About Sugarverse Sugarverse is a European blockchain gaming startup established in early 2022. It builds unique thematic worlds with monetizable integrated experience and fixes the broken Play-to-Earn model that relies on a constant inflow of new players with a thought-through sustainable approach. It aims to partner with real-world companies in the confectionary and FMCG industries to open the web3 possibilities to them. About XS Software XS Software is one of the first developers of browser games, a cross-platform and mobile game developer and publisher. After their browser games succeeded, they were ported to other platforms. By 2021, its two most popular games, KhanWars and Lady Popular, reached a scale of 60+ million players and are available on almost any device in more than a dozen of languages. For PR inquiry, please contact info@finpr.agency, https://finpr.agency Media Contacts: Company: Sugarverse Contact: Marketing Team E-mail: hello@sugarverse.io Website: https://www.sugarverse.io/ SOURCE: Sugarverse The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

11 8 月, 2022

Habitat for Humanity invests in Cambodian water-access startup TapEffect

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Habitat for Humanity's Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter announced today a US$300,000 equity investment in TapEffect, a Cambodia-based startup which provides clean and affordable tap water to underserved rural and semi-rural communities. The investment also marks the fifth anniversary of Habitat's Shelter Venture Fund, launched in 2017 to accelerate innovative startups tackling affordable housing challenges worldwide.It is estimated that 110 million people in Southeast Asia lack access to safe drinking water. In Cambodia, one third of the population rely on water from impure sources. TapEffect, founded in 2018, started from the desire to bring safe water to rural communities in Cambodia, while addressing the systemic barriers often faced by local providers, such as set-up costs and ongoing maintenance. The company designs, builds and operates self-sustaining piped water systems that can each support more than 10,000 people, and uses Internet of Things technology for remote monitoring and payment management, which reduces cost and increases operational efficiencies. TapEffect offers a market-based solution where families pay a fraction of the cost for water compared to bottled or truck-in water options. Their initial demonstration system, built in 2020, serves over 14,000 people in 19 villages, and connects 12 schools and two healthcare facilities to clean and safe water."TapEffect's model combines technology, engineering and blended finance to create a holistic approach that can be easily replicated. By employing local contractors and construction teams, we also build capacity within local communities," said Hourt Vuthy, general manager at TapEffect. "We have been partnering with Habitat for Humanity since joining the ShelterTech Southeast Asia accelerator in 2020. The investment will help to bring the solution to more families across the region who still lack access to clean water and sanitation." TapEffect is also an investee of World Hope Social Ventures, which supports market-based, community-driven enterprise solutions.Habitat's Shelter Venture Fund aims to nurture businesses with solutions that can improve housing conditions for low-income families. "We realized that high-potential enterprises often face a pioneer gap in their early stages of growth, when they are considered too risky by impact investors," said Luis Noda, Habitat for Humanity's Asia-Pacific vice president. "Through the Fund, we also send a message to the market that profitable opportunities exist in supporting entrepreneurs that are driving social change through innovation."Twelve startups have received investments from the Shelter Venture Fund to date globally, supporting over 5 million people in accessing improved housing-related products and services. The portfolio includes Tvasta - builder of India's first 3D-printed house; Meridia - which uses mobile-based technology to improve land documentation and tenure security in Africa and Asia; and BURN - which impacts lives and the environment through the design, manufacturing and distribution of clean-burning cook stoves.Since its launch, Shelter Venture Fund investees have catalyzed over US$34 million in further investments. At present, 40% of the portfolio focuses on solutions that are less damaging to the environment than market alternatives, such as water saving and reduced carbon emission technologies. The 12 ventures are also responsible for the creation of over 600 jobs in the locations where they operate. About Habitat's Terwilliger Center for Innovation in ShelterThe Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter, a unit of Habitat for Humanity International, works with housing market systems by supporting local firms and expanding innovative and client-responsive services, products and financing so that households can improve their shelter more effectively and efficiently. The ultimate goal of the Terwilliger Center's market systems program is to make housing markets work more effectively for people in need of decent, affordable shelter, thereby improving the quality of life for low-income households. To learn more, visit habitat.org/tcis. About Habitat for HumanityDriven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in South Georgia, U.S.A. Since its founding in 1976, the housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. In the Asia-Pacific region since 1983, Habitat for Humanity has supported millions of people to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit habitat.org/asiapacific.To set up interviews, receive photos or further information, please contact:Julia Ferrazjferraz@habitat.org+852 61001806 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

24 3 月, 2022

Toyobo and MC Agree to Establish New Joint Venture in Functional Materials

TOKYO, Mar 24, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Toyobo Co., Ltd. (Toyobo) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) are pleased to announce our agreement to establish a new joint venture company(1) that will specialize in the planning, development, manufacturing and sales of functional materials. The terms of our agreement call for the new company to commence operations in January 2023 or sometime thereabouts. Background and Aims of this Joint VentureBusiness environments have been changing quite dramatically in recent years, as evidenced by global moves to decarbonize and expedite the development of new technologies. These changes are driving up demand for functional materials and resulting in a significant restructuring of the related industries, and both Toyobo and MC are committed to capturing opportunities that may arise. Over the last two years, we have been pursuing strategic, cross-industry collaborations to ensure the sustainable growth and development of our operations, and our agreement signed today, on 24th March 2022, represents our latest venture together. Toyobo and MC share similar corporate values. We are both dedicated to addressing challenges faced by modern communities and helping to realize a sustainable society, and we are pleased that working together in functional materials will afford us another opportunity to do so. Our new joint venture company shall inherit Toyobo's functional materials business(2), and by combining our companies' respective strengths, it shall endeavor to achieve two aims. The first of those aims is to grow our presence in global markets, and the second is to provide customers with solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry, which are growing increasingly diverse and sophisticated by the day. Together, we are confident that we can achieve both of these aims, as MC's broad industry know-how and network promise to be the perfect complement to Toyobo's technological expertise. Post-establishment Work (Laying of Robust Management Foundation)By combining Toyobo's business foundations with MC's management expertise and functions, our new joint venture company shall strive to offer high value-added solutions to its customers. Immediately following its establishment, work shall commence to lay down a firm-yet-flexible management foundation that is capable of adapting swiftly to the dynamically changing business environment. (Creation of Business Opportunities in New Growth Regions and Fields)Another of our objectives in establishing this new company is to leverage MC's network to facilitate the global expansion of Toyobo's materials and technologies. Furthermore, by marrying work to meet that objective with efforts dedicated to decarbonization and the achievement of the UN's sustainable development goals, our new company shall pave the way forward for future collaborations between Toyobo and MC. We look forward to facilitating our construction of new business models that extend beyond functional materials, discussions on global alliances, and other ways to ensure the sustainable growth and development of our operations. (1) MC will invest in the new company following its acquisition of certain Toyobo operations through an absorption-type demerger.(2) Business related to planning, development, manufacturing and sales of functional materials in Japan and overseas (Business related to Polymerization Development, VYLON and HARDLEN, Photo Functional Materials, Fine Chemicals, Engineering Plastics, Water Treatment Membranes, Environment Solution Devices, Activated Carbon Products, Activated Carbon Filters, Spunbond Nonwoven Fabrics, Lifestyle Materials, High-Performance Fibers), and ancillary operations will be inherited by the new joint venture company.For more information, visit https://www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/pr/archive/2022/html/0000048902.html.Contact:Toyobo Co., Ltd.: Public Relations Group, Corporate Communication Department: +81-6-6348-4210Mitsubishi Corporation: Corporate Communications Dept., Press Relations Team: +81-3-3210-2171 Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

21 3 月, 2022

SCCG Venture Fund Makes Investment in Playcaller

LAS VEGAS, NV, Mar 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Stephen Crystal announced today one of the first gaming opportunity investments in PLAYCALLER, a Client Partner of SCCG Management, offering strategic support and business development.The SCCG Venture Fund ("SCCG VF"), managed by Stephen Crystal, David Hanlon, Pierre Cadena and Dave Antony, is an alternative investment fund that focuses on increasing value and distributing profit through investing in gaming opportunities, targeting the best opportunities for Seed / Series A funding.The fund specializes in identifying the most innovative companies and founders that are involved in:- Sports wagering- iGaming- Esports gaming and wagering- Sports data- Affiliate solutions- Venue management About PLAYCALLERPlay Caller Sports is planned as an innovative fan engagement platform that offers both fantasy sports and sports betting. It aims to reach the demographics of some of the most popular sports leagues like the National Football League, the National Basketball League, and the Major League Baseball.About SCCG Venture Fund 1The SCCG Venture Fund 1 is an alternative investment fund that focuses on increasing value and distributing profit through investing in gaming opportunities. Opportunities include equity, debt, direct asset ownership, and revenue sharing opportunities. It offers the potential for higher than normal returns for the risk tolerant investor.About SCCG ManagementSCCG Management is a consultancy that specializes in sports betting, iGaming, sports marketing, affiliate marketing, technology, intellectual property protection, product commercialization, esports, capital formation, M&A, joint ventures, casino management, and governmental and legal affairs for the casino and iGaming industry.Source: Plato Data Intelligence: PlatoData.io Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

2 3 月, 2022

Wikisoft Corp. Acquires Blockchain Tech Company – Etheralabs LLC

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Mar 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Wikisoft Corp. (the "Company," "we," and "our") (OTCQB: WSFT) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 51% of Etheralabs LLC a New York City based venture lab and ecosystem that invests in, builds, and deploys disruptive technologies across the Blockchain space. Wikisoft is using equity to fund the acquisition, thus providing the Company the optimum financial flexibility in the future. The transaction includes a global access to Etheralabs' full stack of technologies across the Blockchain and global funding landscape. Etheralabs ecosystem allows development and finance partnerships throughout the blockchain world and beyond, and connects the blockchain community, investors and venture capital to relevant data intelligence and direct investment opportunities. With the majority stake, Wikisoft intends to ensure that Etheralabs future product and technology roadmap supports Wikisoft's platform strategy including the upcoming Wikifunding site aiming to accelerate matching investors to startups.Carsten Kjems Falk, Chief Executive Officer of Wikisoft Corp. said, "Etheralabs LLC's disruptive Blockchain technology and products provide an outstanding opportunity to expand Wikisoft's global reach with superior technology and venture accelerators. Our upcoming Wikifunding platform enabling startups to connect to the Blockchain community, investors and venture capital will have resources for ventures that are ready to attract follow-on funding and investors will have an efficient way of finding prospects and making the right investments. Short term the off-the-shelf products like a full press release distribution service will be accessible to the 90 million businesses now held in our database. We anticipate that Wikisoft's global reach and data resources will accelerate our growth and provide greater earnings diversity." The Company expects the proposed transaction to be accretive to earnings realized over the two years following the acquisition. Bryan Feinberg, CEO and Founder of Etheralabs commented, "Wikisoft's capabilities coupled with our background in transforming large data ecosystems into vibrant communities creates a definitive way to leverage our background to accelerate Wikisoft's entry into the global blockchain market and we look forward to accelerating Wikisoft's unique architecture and data environment into an active and vibrant venture community."This press release does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale.About Etheralabs LLCEtheralabs is New York City based venture lab and ecosystem that invests in, builds, and deploys disruptive technologies across the Blockchain landscape. Etheralabs fast-tracks ideas into solutions that help high-growth companies with a focus on capital appreciation and scale via early-stage identification and accelerated resource deployment. The acceleration model lays the foundation for taking promising IP from both concept to company and from revenue to profitability, culminating in a fully functioning portfolio venture that is ready to attract follow-on funding, an acquisition partner, or to operate as a standalone company. More information can be found at: https://etheralabs.ioAbout Wikisoft CorporationIn today's fast-moving business world of increasing globalization, Wikisoft leverages big data and associated insights from business datasets to improve performance.In line with this new phase of globalization, Wikisoft believes that there is a growing demand for access to credible and reliable business data. Data is essential to creating the complete view of customers, prospects, investors, suppliers, and partners necessary to power the right decisions.Our vision is to create opportunity globally by collecting precise data, curating it, verifying it and putting it in the hands of professionals and businesses as consumable business intelligence. We believe in the power of Wikisoft to collect massive amounts of data and deliver it to businesses curated, credible and reliable.Contact:ONTACTWikiSoft Corp.315 Montgomery Street, San Francisco,CA 94104, USAPhone: +1-800-706-0806Email: investor@wikisoft.comInvestor site: www.wikisoft.comSOURCE: WikiSoft Corp.FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature about the Company. You can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "future" or other similar expressions. The Company has based these forward-looking statements primarily on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect Company's financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. There is no assurance that the Company's current expectations and projections are accurate. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on the Company's information on the date hereof. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. The Company operates in a rapidly evolving environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements except as required under applicable law. This press release does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, issue, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, nor any solicitation of any offer to purchase, otherwise acquire, issue, subscribe for, sell, or otherwise dispose of any securities of the Company. The release, publication or distribution of this announcement in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law and therefore persons in such jurisdictions into which this announcement is released, published or distributed should inform themselves about and observe such restrictions. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

6 1 月, 2022

Casa Minerals Inc. 关闭国会金矿(Congress Gold Mine) 90% 的所有权并启动产权转让

Vancouver, BC, Jan 6, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - Casa Minerals Inc.（多伦多证券交易所代码：CASA）（OTC场外交易代码：CASXF）（FSE：0CM）（“公司”或“Casa”）很高兴地宣布，公司已对期权协议进行了修订，以加快购买国会金矿，位于美国亚利桑那州中西部。本公司已加快向选择权人支付最终现金 45,000 美元和发行 1,125,000 股普通股，持有期限为自发行日起一年。考虑到加速付款，选择权人已取消选择权协议项下的支出义务。Casa 总裁兼首席执行官 Farshad Shirvani 先生表示：“我们很高兴推进我们对国会金矿的收购。公司正在努力完成该项目的第一阶段勘探计划，详细介绍预期勘探活动的新闻将很快发布.”国会金矿位于亚利桑那州亚瓦派县马丁内斯矿区国会以北 3 英里处。该物业包括 14 项专利矿产，面积约 260 英亩。从 1887 年或大约 1887 年开始，国会矿山每隔一段时间运营，直到 1992 年，并且一度支持全面的采矿和碾磨业务以及国会小镇。它是亚利桑那州最大的金银矿，黄金产量约为 500,000 盎司。合格人员：公司董事兼首席地质师 Erik Ostensoe P.Geo. 先生，符合 National Instrument 43-101 定义的合格人员，已审查并批准本新闻稿中的科学和技术披露。注意事项：本新闻稿中引用的所有历史数据均来自现有档案，未经公司或合格人员确认或验证。无法保证 Casa Minerals 的工作将识别出经济上可行的矿体，其大小和/或等级与支持历史采矿作业的矿体相当。关于 Casa Minerals Inc.该公司从事位于加拿大和美国的矿产资产的收购、勘探和开发。公司拥有多金属 Pitman 和 Keaper 资产（加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚省）的 100% (100%) 权益，可选择收购 Arsenault VMS 资产（加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚省）的百分之七十五 (75%) 权益，并拥有 40 英尺及以上深度的 Congress 金矿百分之九十 (90%) 的权益，但需缴纳 1.5% 的净冶炼厂特许权使用费（美国亚利桑那州）。这个历史悠久的高品位金矿自 1992 年以来一直没有被勘探或生产。代表董事会Farshad Shirvani, M.Sc. GeologyCasa 总裁兼首席执行官获取更多资讯，请联系:Casa Minerals Inc.Casa 总裁兼首席执行官Farshad Shirvani电话: (604) 678-9587电子邮件: contact@casaminerals.comhttps://www.casaminerals.comTSX Venture Exchange 及其监管服务提供商（该术语在 TSX Venture Exchange 的政策中定义）均不对本新闻稿的准确性负责。此处作出的某些陈述和信息可能构成“前瞻性信息”。特别是对私募和未来工作计划的提及，或对此类工作计划的质量或结果的预期会受到与财产运营、一般勘探活动、设备限制和可用性以及我们可能面临的其他风险相关的风险目前不知道。因此，建议读者不要过分依赖前瞻性信息。除适用的证券立法要求外，公司不承担因新信息、未来事件或其他原因而公开更新或修改前瞻性信息的义务。 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

24 12 月, 2021

SkyChain 宣布 2,000,000 美元私募并任命新董事兼首席执行官

Vancouver, BC, Dec 24, 2021 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - Skychain Technologies Inc.（多伦多证券交易所代码：SCT）（场外交易市场代码：SKTCF）（“Skychain”或“公司”）很高兴地宣布任命Weichong (Richard) Du博士为公司董事兼董事会主席，并被任命为首席执行官。 Bill Zhang 先生已卸任本公司首席执行官，并继续担任本公司董事兼运营子公司的首席执行官：MiningSky Technology Ltd.、MiningSky Technologies (Manitoba) Inc. 和 Skyrendering Technologies Inc.。在任命的同时，Richard Du 博士控制的一家公司以每股 0.42 美元的价格进行了 4,761,905 股私人配售，总收益为 2,000,000 美元。配售资金将用于一般企业用途，并有助于公司现有项目的发展和新的商业机会。Richard Du 博士于 1991 年获得浙江大学电子工程博士学位，是一位公认的企业家和金融家，是美国硅谷、加拿大温哥华和中国广东几家成功高科技公司的创始人。公司预计它将从杜博士的商业头脑和技术专长中受益匪浅，因为他在光纤激光器、数字光刻和分子层组装领域拥有多项核心专利（和专有研究）。私募配售的最终交割取决于 TSXV 的接受，届时将宣布交割。关于 Skychain Technologies Inc.Skychain Technologies Inc. 是一家总部位于温哥华的公司，提供区块链基础设施服务和电力解决方案。我们的愿景是通过增长到 100MW 的加密托管容量，成为加密/数据挖掘托管领域的领先者。要了解更多信息，请访问 www.skychaintechnologiesinc.com。代表董事会董事 Bill Zhang联络人: 604-688-5464bill@skychaintechnologiesinc.cominfo@skychaintechnologiesinc.comTSX Venture Exchange 及其监管服务提供商（该术语在 TSX Venture Exchange 的政策中定义）均不对本新闻稿的准确性负责。本新闻稿中的陈述可被视为前瞻性陈述。此类陈述涉及风险和不确定性，可能导致实际结果与预期结果大相径庭。不保证公司能够履行此类前瞻性陈述，公司不承担更新此类陈述的义务。此类前瞻性陈述仅为预测；由于公司面临的风险，实际事件或结果可能存在重大差异，其中一些风险超出了公司的控制范围。 Copyright 2021 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

17 11 月, 2021

Skychain 提议的私募

Vancouver, BC, Nov 17, 2021 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - Skychain Technologies Inc.（多伦多证券交易所代码：SCT）（场外交易市场代码：SKTCF）（“Skychain”或“公司”）宣布，公司拟出售非经纪私募（“私募”）普通股（“股份”），每股收益为 0.60 美元，总收益为 200 万美元。私募所得款项将用于一般营运资金、新业务及本公司项目的开发。私募须经多伦多证券交易所创业板批准。根据私募发行的所有证券的持有期为四个月零一天。此外，本公司欣然宣布任命 John Yang 先生担任首席战略官一职。 Yang 先生在管理技术和营销领域的国际公司方面拥有超过 15 年的跨学科专业知识。自 2016 年初以来，他一直参与区块链开发和加密挖掘。作为科技领域的成功企业家， Yang 先生将带来丰富的创新经验，以协助公司的发展。关于 Skychain Technologies Inc.Skychain Technologies Inc. 是一家总部位于温哥华的公司，提供区块链基础设施服务和电力解决方案。要了解更多信息，请访问 www.skychaintechnologiesinc.com。代表董事会总裁兼首席执行官 Bill Zhang联络人: 604-688-5464bill@skychaintechnologiesinc.comTSX Venture Exchange 及其监管服务提供商（该术语在 TSX Venture Exchange 的政策中定义）均不对本新闻稿的准确性负责。本新闻稿中的陈述可被视为前瞻性陈述。此类陈述涉及风险和不确定性，可能导致实际结果与预期结果大相径庭。不保证公司能够履行此类前瞻性陈述，公司不承担更新此类陈述的义务。此类前瞻性陈述仅为预测；由于公司面临的风险，实际事件或结果可能存在重大差异，其中一些风险超出了公司的控制范围。不得分发给美国新闻通讯社或传播到美国 Copyright 2021 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

8 9 月, 2021

田中贵金属工业：对美国的医疗器械风险基金“Ambix Life Science Fund”进行出资

TOKYO, Sep 8, 2021 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 田中控股株式会社旗下从事田中贵金属集团制造事业的田中贵金属工业株式会社（总公司：东京都千代田区、执行总裁：田中浩一朗）宣布，对美国风险投资公司Ambix Venture Management, LLC（“Ambix Ventures”）管理的医疗器械风险基金“Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P.,”进行了出资。田中贵金属工业通过此次的出资，不仅对日本国内，也进一步加强了在海外的拓展，并将对安全放心的医疗行业的发展作出贡献。出资的背景和目的田中贵金属工业正面向医疗器械厂商供应贵金属部件材料及参与开发项目，为医疗领域的发展提供协助并作出贡献。而且除此以外，还对多个医疗器械风险基金进行了出资，此次为了比以往对医疗行业的发展作出更大贡献，决定对以医疗器械创新中心地区之一的硅谷为网点开展活动的风险基金Ambix Ventures进行出资。我们希望通过对医疗行业较为著名的创业者Aaron Berez医学博士和Peter N. Townshend先生管理的该基金进行出资，以进一步加强与美国医疗行业的联系，并在医疗领域内有效利用贵金属部件材料，为先端医疗的进步作出贡献。Ambix Ventures的Berez博士对于此次股权出资发表了以下讲话，“随着COVID-19冠状病毒大流行的出现，世界发生了巨大的变化。然而，它也让我们深刻地认识到全球医疗基础设施及挑战的重要性。我们Ambix很高兴能成为面对这个持续性挑战的一份子，对我们而言让医疗更加高效将是我们永远的使命。我们欢迎田中贵金属工业加入到我们团队中来。”对于目前田中贵金属工业在医疗领域内的计划举措田中贵金属工业集团是贵金属专家，拥有的多个产品，例如用于半导体的bonding wire及燃料电池用催化剂等，占全球市场份额都比较大。通过从采购到产品开发、回收的循环型事业，稳定供应作为宝贵资源的贵金属。田中贵金属工业将医疗领域作为在充分发挥贵金属特性的同时，能为社会作出贡献的领域进行持续关注，并开展使用金胶体的体外诊断套组的受托制造，以及面向日本国内外医疗器械厂商提供贵金属部件材料。使用白金及金等的贵金属部件材料多用于球囊导管及导丝栓塞线圈、支架等血管内治疗用装置。白金及金等贵金属除了具有生物相容性之外，与其他金属相比具有比重较大，X射线可透过性较低的特点。因此，利用其具有的优势，可在将球囊导管等医疗器械插入血管内时，通过识别貴金属部分，确认在血管内的位置，同时进行手术。关于Ambix Life Science Fund和Aaron Berez医学博士Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P.是美国的风险投资公司Ambix Venture Management, LLC管理的医疗器械风险基金。从2020年5月开始运营。Ambix Venture Management的两位经营者之一的Aaron Berez医学博士是Alembic LLC的创始人兼CEO，是脑血管内治疗领域的具有代表性的连续创业者。他以开发PiPeline栓塞器械 (PED) 而闻名，这是 Chestnut Medical Technologies, Inc.首个获得 FDA 批准的血流导向装置。他合作过的其他医疗器械公司还包括 Cathera、SMaRT Therapeutics, Inc.、Endovasix、C2 Therapeutics和Sapheon。Ambix Venture Management的另一位经营者Peter Townshend是一名律师、商业顾问，也是风险企业、天使投资及风险投资、商业交易及并购方面的权威。自1996年以来，Peter一直为生命科学风险企业提供咨询服务。他于2017年创立了Townshend Venture Advisors, LLP，此前曾长期担任硅谷和圣地亚哥的多家技术律师事务所的高级合伙人（最近是 Perkins Coie LLP）。Peter在职业生涯中曾与多家生命科学公司合作，包括Atrionix（已被强生公司收购）、Apriva Medical（已被ev3公司收购）、Adeza Biomedical（IPO）、Abunda Nutrition（已被 Evolva公司收购）、MitraLife（已被ev3公司收购）、Chestnut Medical（已被ev3公司收购）、ConforMIS（IPO）、Cathera（已被美敦力公司收购）、Companion Medical（已被美敦力公司收购）和现有的风险企业Avails、ThrombX Medical、Alembic 以及包括Palmera在内的所有Alembic的投资组合公司，并担任Alembic Syndicate对ABK投资的首席投资者法律顾问。Peter已协助其客户筹集了超过20亿美元的私人及公共融资。Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P.概要基金名：Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P.（特拉华州有限合伙企业）设立时间：2020年5月该基金是一个基于长期存在的医疗器械投资者财团创建的相对较新的基金。该基金旨在通过投资医疗保健类风险企业，为全球尖端医疗保健的发展做出贡献。新闻稿: https://www.acnnewswire.com/pdf/files/20210908_CH.pdf田中控股株式会社（统筹田中贵金属集团之控股公司）总公司：东京都千代田区丸之内2-7-3 东京大楼22F代表：执行总裁　田中浩一朗创业：1885年设立：1918年※资本额：5亿日元集团连结员工数：5,193名（2020年度）集团连结营业额：1兆4,256亿1,700万日元（2020年度）主要事业内容：作为田中金属集团的核心持股公司，从事战略性及效率性的集团运营及集团各企业的经营指导网址： https://www.tanaka.co.jp ※2010年4月1日转换到以田中控股株式会社为控股公司的体制。田中贵金属工业株式会社总公司：东京都千代田区丸之内2-7-3 东京大楼22F代表：执行总裁　田中浩一朗创业：1885年设立：1918年注册资金：5亿日元员工人数：2,453名（2021年3月31日）　销售额：1兆2,510亿6,689万7,000日元（2020年度）经营内容：制造、销售、进口及出口贵金属（白金、金、银及其他）和各种产业用贵金属产品网址： https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com 关于田中贵金属集团田中贵金属集团自1885 年（明治18年）创业以来，营业范围以贵金属为中心，并以此展开广泛活动。在日本国内，以最高水准的贵金属交易量为傲，长年以来不遗余力地进行产业用贵金属制品的制造和销售，以及提供作为宝石饰品及资产的贵金属商品。并且，作为贵金属相关的专家集团，国内外的各集团公司进行制造、销售以及技术一体化，携手合作提供产品及服务。此外，为了不断地推进全球化，在2016年还将Metalor Technologies International SA纳入了集团企业当中。田中贵金属集团今后也将作为贵金属的专家，通过事业的发展，为宽裕丰富的生活贡献一己之力。田中贵金属集团核心5家公司如下所示 :- 田中控股株式会社，纯粹控股公司　- 田中贵金属工业株式会社- 田中电子工业株式会社- 日本电镀工程株式会社- 田中贵金属珠宝株式会社报导相关咨询处田中控股株式会社 https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/ Copyright 2021 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

6 9 月, 2021

TANAKA Contributes to Ambix Life Science Fund, a U.S. Medical Device Venture Fund

TOKYO, Sep 6, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which is a subsidiary of TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. and operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, announced today that TANAKA made an equity contribution to Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P., a medical device venture fund managed by Ambix Venture Management, LLC, a U.S.-based venture capital management company ("Ambix Ventures").Through this equity contribution, TANAKA will reinforce its overseas business development in addition to its domestic business development and contribute to the development of a safe and secure healthcare industry.Background to and Objectives of the ContributionTANAKA provides precious metal components and materials to medical device manufacturers and participates in development projects, cooperating with and contributing to development in the healthcare field. In addition, the company has made equity contributions to multiple medical device venture funds in the past and made the decision at this time to make a contribution to the venture fund of Ambix Ventures, which is based in Silicon Valley, one of the centers of medical device innovation, in order to provide even greater support to the development of the healthcare industry. TANAKA seeks to strengthen its ties with the U.S. healthcare industry and contribute to the progress of cutting-edge healthcare through the use of precious metal components and materials in the healthcare field by making an equity contribution to the fund, which is managed by Aaron Berez, MD, a leading entrepreneur in the healthcare industry, and Peter N. Townshend.Dr. Berez, a Manager of Ambix Ventures, made the following comment regarding the equity contribution: "The world has changed with the advent of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. However, it has also underscored the importance of the global healthcare infrastructure and challenges. We at Ambix are excited to be a small part of this ongoing challenge, in our case the continuing mission to make healthcare more efficient. We welcome TANAKA's participation as part of the Ambix team."TANAKA's Current Initiatives in the Healthcare FieldTANAKA is a precious metals professional organization with multiple products that boast top-level shares of global markets including bonding wires and fuel cell catalysts. The Group provides stable supplies of precious metals, which are valuable resources, using a recycling-oriented business from procurement to product development and recycling. TANAKA has long focused on the healthcare field as an area that can contribute to society while making use of the properties of precious metals. The company performs contract manufacturing of in-vitro diagnostic kits that use gold colloids and supplies precious metal components and materials to domestic and overseas medical device manufacturers.Precious metal parts and materials that use platinum, gold, and other metals are used in many devices for treatment within blood vessels including balloon catheters, guidewire embolization coils, and stents. Precious metals including platinum and gold have biocompatibility and high specific gravity compared to other metals, which makes them highly opaque to X-rays. As a result, when inserting balloon catheters or other medical devices into blood vessels, the treatment can be performed while confirming the location of the device within the blood vessel by viewing the precious metal portion, offering an advantage over other metals.About Ambix Life Science Fund and Aaron Berez, MDAmbix Life Science Fund I, L.P. is a medical device venture fund managed by Ambix Venture Management, LLC, a U.S.-based venture capital management company. Operations began in May 2020.Aaron Berez, MD, one of two managers of Ambix Venture Management, is the founder and CEO of Alembic LLC and a representative serial entrepreneur in the cerebral endovascular treatment field. He is known for development of the Pipeline Embolization Device (PED), the first FDA approved flow diverter at Chestnut Medical Technologies, Inc. Other medical device companies he has worked with include Cathera, SMaRT Therapeutics, Inc., Endovasix, C2 Therapeutics, and Sapheon.Peter Townshend, the other manager of Ambix Venture Management, is a lawyer, business advisor and leading authority on startups, angel and venture capital, commercial transactions and mergers and acquisitions. Peter has been advising life science startups since 1996. He launched Townshend Venture Advisors, LLP in 2017 after a long career as a senior partner for various technology law firms in Silicon Valley and San Diego, most recently Perkins Coie LLP. Peter's career has included working with a number of life science companies, including Atrionix (acquired by Johnson & Johnson), Appriva Medical (acquired by ev3), Adeza Biomedical (IPO), Abunda Nutrition (acquired by Evolva), MitraLife (acquired by ev3), Chestnut Medical (acquired by ev3), ConforMIS (IPO), Cathera (acquired by Medtronic), Companion Medical (acquired by Medtronic) and existing startups Avails, ThrombX Medical, Alembic and all of Alembic's portfolio companies including Palmera, and acting as lead investor counsel for the Alembic Syndicate's investment in ABK. Peter has assisted his clients in raising more than $2 billion in private and public financing.Overview of Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P.Fund name: Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnershipEstablished: May 2020The fund is a relatively new fund based around a long-standing syndicate of medical device investors. The fund was established to contribute to the global development of cutting-edge healthcare by investing in medical and healthcare startups.Press release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/pdf/files/20210906.pdfTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Holding company of TANAKA Precious Metals)Headquarters: 22F, Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Koichiro Tanaka, Representative Director & CEOFounded: 1885Incorporated: 1918*Capital: 500 million yenEmployees in consolidated group: 5,193 (FY2020)Net sales of consolidated group: JPY 1,425,617 million (FY2020)Main businesses: The holding company at the center of TANAKA Precious Metals responsible for strategic and efficient group management and management guidance to group companies.URL: https://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/* TANAKA Holdings adopted a holding company structure on April 1, 2010.TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.Headquarters: 22F, Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Koichiro Tanaka, Representative Director & CEOFounded: 1885Incorporated: 1918Capital: 500 million yenEmployees: 2,453 (as of March 31, 2021)Sales: JPY 1,251,066,897,000 (FY2020) Main businesses: Manufacture, sales, import and export of precious metals (platinum, gold, silver, and others) and various types of industrial precious metals products. URL: https://tanaka-preciousmetals.comAbout TANAKA Precious MetalsSince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA Precious Metals has built a diversified range of business activities focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volumes of precious metals handled. Over the course of many years, TANAKA has not only manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry but also provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies within and outside Japan work together with unified cooperation between manufacturing, sales, and technological aspects to offer products and services. Additionally, to make further progress in globalization, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo welcomed Metalor Technologies International SA as a member of the Group in 2016.As precious metal professionals, TANAKA Precious Metals will continue to contribute to the development of an enriching and prosperous society.The five core companies that make up TANAKA Precious Metals are as follows.- TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (pure holding company)- TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. - TANAKA Denshi Kogyo K.K. - Electroplating Engineers Of Japan, Limited - TANAKA Kikinzoku Jewerly K.K.Press InquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/ Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

1 9 月, 2021

Alpha DX Advancing on its First Public-Private Partnership in Digital Learning & Education with Uzbekistan

Singapore, Sep 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Alpha DX Group Limited, ("Alpha DX", the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), a premier learning and education solution company, is pleased to provide updates on the Group's first public-private partnership ("PPPs") in digital learning and education. Previously on 26 August 2021, the Group has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the Ministry of Higher and Secondary-Specialized Education ("MHSSE") of the Republic of Uzbekistan ("Uzbekistan") that encompass various joint ventures, collaborations and key deliverables in relation to AUU. As such, the Company has announced that its subsidiary, ZioNext Pte. Ltd., will develop and implement the next generation ubiquitous learning platform for AUU.Under the MOU, Alpha and MHSSE will also establish a joint venture with the primary purpose of establishing and managing the AUU, a next generation University that will be fully integrated with the ubiquitous learning platform developed by Alpha DX's subsidiaries. PPPs are widespread in both developing and developed countries and governments often see PPPs as a way of improving quality, access or cost-effectiveness in their education system. Subsequent to entry of the MOU, further discussions have been undertaken, and the joint venture is expected to be funded with USD$50 million by the joint venture partners and it will primarily be channelled towards the development and growth of AUU. Moving ahead, the scope of the joint venture may be expanded to include the transformation of the entire public education system of Uzbekistan. The establishment of the joint venture and its terms are subject to the entry into binding agreements.Scheduled to open in the 3rd quarter of 2022, AUU will have two campuses in Uzbekistan with the main campus located in Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, and the second campus located in Andijan, the administrative, economic, and cultural center of Andijan Region.The Company will provide timely updates to shareholders as each contract is being finalised and executed.With a strategic focus on integrating wide range of digital technology in education and businesses through strategic collaborations and partnerships, Alpha DX aims to transform learning and education to a fully personalised and ubiquitous learning experience for all learners across the world.Formerly known as Alpha Energy Holdings Limited, the Group has transformed itself in January 2021 with fund raising and restructuring initiatives under the leadership of technology and financial veterans in the learning and education industry. Alpha DX's CEO, Mr. Daiji Yamada, said, "The sheer scale to continuously improve the quality of education justifies the need for public-private partnership. Many verticals within the education industry have been disrupted by the pandemic and in fact, we are operating in a market that is growing at a dramatic rate. As such, we are well positioned to harness the opportunities with our growing track record and capabilities."This PPP joint venture with the Republic of Uzbekistan is a corporate milestone for Alpha DX and it fits well with our growth strategy, enabling us to further expand our technological and intellectual resources in the global digital Learning industry. We expect the joint venture to help facilitate the development of our existing pipeline of project opportunities and prospective projects for further diversification and growth."About Alpha DX Group Limited(Bloomberg: ALEN:SP / Reuters: ALPH.SI/ SGX Stock Code: VVL)Listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, Alpha DX Group Limited ("Alpha DX") is one of the region's leading learning solution companies.Led by the veterans in Technology, Education, Corporate Training and Business consultancy in both the Board of Directors and the management team, Alpha DX provides next generation Expanded Reality (XR)* integrated solutions in learning and education market that enable our customers to create engaging, fully immersive, super enhanced learning and training experiences of the future -- next generation educational Institutions, multi-dimensional learning design methodologies, digital content conversion and creation platform, ubiquitous learning super platform and systems with the relevant technologies -- all under one roof.With a strategic focus on integrating XR technologies to create a personalised and digitaly enhanced learning experience, Alpha DX aims to offer new value propositions, with its integrated ubiquitous learning solutions, to serve both today's and the future needs of diverse learners across all genders, ages, cultures and purposes. For more information, please visit www.alpha-dx.com.sg Issued on behalf of Alpha DX Group Limited. by 8PR Asia Pte Ltd.Media & Investor Contacts: Mr. Alex TAN Mobile: +65 9451 5252Email: alex.tan@8prasia.comThis press release has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor"). It has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "Exchange") and the Exchange assumes no responsibility for the contents of this press release, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this press release. The contact person for the Sponsor is Ms Ng Shi Qing, 16 Collyer Quay, #10-00 Income at Raffles, Singapore 049318, sponsorship@ppcf.com.sg. Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

24 8 月, 2021

Joint Statement Regarding Capital Increase Project of Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd.

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Aug 24, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda), Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (CA) and China FAW Corporation Limited (FAW), today, have issued the following joint statement.In response to FAW participating in and winning the bid for a capital increase project implemented by Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. (CMA), a joint venture between Mazda and CA, on the China Beijing Equity Exchange, the three companies agreed that FAW would invest in CMA. Based on this agreement, FAW will make use of the total 60% share it owns in FAW Mazda Motor Sales Co., Ltd. (FMSC) to purchase the new shares.Upon completion of the examination procedures by relevant authorities of the Chinese government in accordance with laws and regulations, CMA will become a new joint venture company (new CMA)1 whose shareholders will be Mazda, CA and FAW. Mazda and CA will each own 47.5 percent of shares while FAW will own 5 percent. New CMA will continue to be responsible for the operations of former CMA and other Mazda-related business. FMSC will also continue to be engaged in Mazda brand vehicle business as a joint venture owned by new CMA and Mazda.With the change in the investment structure, the three companies aim to utilize every strategic and managerial opportunity in the new joint investment company and strive to make its business and management system optimal to adapt to the needs of the expanding Chinese market.(1) Herein, referred to as new CMA for clarity, but the name of the company will remain CMA. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

25 3 月, 2021

Oxford GAV Conservation Venture Studio Appoints William I.Y Byun to Build Presence across Asia

Oxford, UK / SEAPRWire / Mar 25, 2021 / - Oxford GAV Conservation Venture Studio (CVS) announces that William I.Y. Byun has joined the team as a Partner to drive forward partnerships with both enterprises and governments across Asia. The Oxford GAV CVS - the first of its kind across the globe - is collaboration between the University of Oxford and Global Accelerated Ventures. In Asia, it aims to promote a new way of thinking about conservation by supporting local conservation efforts and by creating a thought leadership platform. Mr Byun brings more than two decades' experience of sustainable energy, climate change mitigation, and finance in emerging markets. He currently serves as an independent director to the International Center of the Government of Kazakhstan, in addition to advising various governments and state-linked investment bodies on infrastructure and renewable energy policy, including the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. He has held senior finance roles at Conchubar Group's Asia Renewables and the AES Corporation, and is an adjunct professor of finance at California State University. With his experience and connections, Mr Byun will support the CVS to build relationships and influence environmental policy in the region. Mr. Byun stated: "I'm incredibly excited to join the Oxford GAV Conservation Venture Studio, which is taking an exciting new approach to solving the world's conservation issues. This will include tackling Asia's biggest conversation problems, whether that being the fact that over half the countries in the region are water insecure, or how to balance deforestation with a lack of arable land. "Conservation encompasses more than simply biodiversity loss but, also broader issues such as sustainable development, genetic management and energy and scientific policy. The interwoven societal nature of these issues means that the traditional venture fund approach is not sufficient. By combining public research with private enterprise, venture studios are perfectly placed to solve these complex issues." Thomas Buchar, Managing Partner of GAV, added: "Conservation is one of the most pressing issues of our time, yet the current model that relies on charitable donations is not sufficient. We aim to fix this problem through the commercialisation of conservation technology. Crucial to this is combining private enterprise with government support, which is where William's experience will be crucial. His knowledge and deep bench of contacts across Asia will help us increase our presence across the region." Media contact Alex Knight Aspectus PR – London Alex.Knight@aspectusgroup.com The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( www.seaprwire.com ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

19 2 月, 2021

GBA Welcomes Venture Investment Platform DAO Maker as New Corporate Member

Washington, D.C., Feb 19, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The GBA has added another valuable corporate member to their growing network. DAO Maker, DAOETH, is a venture investment platform for all risk appetites, building the crucial platform for retail venture investing in equity and tokens. This will be great news for the over 15,000 participants in the GBA community who are interested in all things blockchain.Providing a low-risk participation model for venture capital, DAO Maker allows retail investors the opportunity to step onto the playing field without risking large portions of their money. This framework gives everyday people a chance to safely grow their own capital, while it provides new funding for innovation worldwide. Some bullets on DAO Maker:- Provides low risk venture capital opportunities- Provides funding source to innovation worldwide- Has one of the largest ecosystems of quality retail investors- Signed on more than 75,000 retail users in 2020- Provides a suite of services to attract high quality startups to join the ecosystem- Allows startups a decentralized, safe, and autonomous environment in which to accelerateAnd, staying true to their DAO name, DAO Maker is now working on permissionless, self-managed versions of their technology products."The partnership between DAO Maker and GBA provides enormous opportunities for innovators and investors in our global community," saysGerard Dache, Executive Director, GBA.The GBA community is an international network of blockchain enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and government civil servants, who are looking to build new projects as well as earn a profit on their investments. Located in over 120 cities around the world, the GBA has over 50 Working Groups, dozens of Communities of Interest, including the Investors and Startups, and GBA is the US host to the World Business Angels Investment Forum. GBA's goal is to bring the public and private sectors together to connect, communicate, and collaborate on new technology in a non-partisan, blockchain agnostic environment. The GBA has members representing over 500 different government agencies from Washington to Estonia to Japan.To find out more, go to www.gbaglobal.orgSource: Platoblockchain.net Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

17 12 月, 2020

Arcelik and Hitachi Global Life Solutions Announce their Intention to Form a Joint Venture in the Global Home Appliances Business (excluding Japan)

TOKYO, Dec 17, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Today Arcelik A.S. (ARCLK:IST, "Arcelik") and Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc. (Hitachi GLS) have signed a share purchase agreement to establish a new joint venture company. As part of the transaction, Hitachi GLS will establish a new company into which it will transfer its global home appliances business outside of Japan. Arcelik will acquire 60% ownership in the new company, which both partners aim to establish in the spring of 2021, subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary conditions.The transaction value is calculated as USD 300 million on a cash-free and debt-free basis for 60% of the business, which is subject to customary adjustments based on the balance of net debt, net working capital of the Company, and minority shares adjustment for the outstanding minority shares as of the closing date.Arcelik and Hitachi GLS plan to build a competitive value chain leveraging the complementarity of both companies' strategies and create growth opportunities that will increase their access to new markets, enhance their product ranges and sales capabilities, while delivering increased competitiveness across supply chain and production operations.Arcelik has consistently expanded its home appliance business in over 145 countries around the world. The company has grown significantly in Europe in particular and achieved strong growth in South Asia over the last decade. Hitachi GLS currently operates its home appliance business mainly in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, where it enjoys a high-end brand image. The joint venture will manufacture, sell and provide after-sales services of Hitachi branded home appliances (including refrigerators, washing machines, vacuum cleaners etc.) globally outside of the Japanese market. Both partners will benefit from their complementarity in geographic coverage of sales channels and product line-ups as well as from management synergies arising from their collaboration.The joint venture encompasses twelve Hitachi GLS group companies outside Japan (two manufacturing companies, ten sales companies) and approximately 3,800 employees. The portfolio generates a revenue of over JPY100bn in sales (approximately USD 1.0bn).Leveraging the sales network of Arcelik and Hitachi GLS, the joint venture will expand the sales of Hitachi branded products in Europe, South Asia and Africa as well as South East Asia and the Middle East. In addition, Arcelik and Hitachi GLS will combine their expertise in other key areas such as R&D, procurement and production systems, in order to optimize the joint venture's global supply chain and strengthen its competitive positioning in the market.Sustainability is at the core of both Arcelik's and Hitachi's strategies. Through their combined leadership in energy efficiency and sustainable solutions related to the home, the partnership will increase competitiveness around these key issues in the broader market.Comments from Arcelik's and Hitachi GLS's leadersFatih Kemal Ebiclioglu, President, Consumer Durables Group, Koc Holding (Arcelik's parent company):"This joint venture is another significant achievement in our Silk Road strategy. The Asia-Pacific home appliances market offers a strong growth owing to a rise in the middle-class population, developing retail channels, an increase in the household income and developing lifestyles. We will combine our global expertise, with the strong market position and brand heritage of Hitachi to grasp the global and local market needs."Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO, Arcelik:"Hitachi GLS has strong presence in Southeast Asia, offers high-end home appliances in the rapidly growing Asian market and is a strong strategic fit for Arcelik in terms of geography, brand, and products. This historic joint venture with Hitachi GLS serves as a major step in our ambitious global expansion and our journey to becoming one of the world's top home appliances companies. This joint venture significantly advances Arcelik's and Hitachi's global strategies and has solid future growth prospects as it will benefit from synergies realized by the joining forces of two well-established players."Keiji Kojima, Executive Vice President and Executive Officer, Hitachi, Ltd. (Hitachi GLS's parent company):"Today, it is a great pleasure to be able to announce the establishment of a joint venture with Arcelik, who has a solid reputation for its high quality and operational efficiency. Hitachi Group aims to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society, resolving societal issues in each region through its "Social Innovation Business," which leverages our broad portfolio of technologies, including IT. With the pandemic caused by COVID-19, remote working is becoming the new normal, and the Hitachi GLS home appliances business, which has a mission to make home life more secure and comfortable, is strategically important for the Hitachi Group. Through the establishment of this joint venture, we look forward to contributing to the improvement of people's quality of life (QoL) by delivering Hitachi branded home appliances to broader areas."Jun Taniguchi, President, Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc.: "I am delighted to have agreed the establishment of a joint venture company with Arcelik. Our strategic partnership enhances the complementary relationship we have in our sales networks and product strategy. Leveraging the strengths of both companies, we will increase the competitiveness of our home appliance businesses in the global market. And through the advanced technologies of both companies, we will also strive to develop products and services that will meet the needs of the consumers and contribute to people's QoL."About ArcelikWith 32,000 employees throughout the world, 12 brands (Arcelik, Beko, Grundig, Blomberg, ElektraBregenz, Arctic, Leisure, Flavel, Defy, Altus, Dawlance, Voltas Beko), sales and marketing offices in 34 countries, and 22 production facilities in 8 countries, Arcelik offers products and services in more than 145 countries. As Europe's second largest white goods company by market share (based on volumes), Arcelik reached a consolidated turnover of 5 billion Euros in 2019. With almost 70% of its revenues coming from international markets, Arcelik is the R&D leader in Turkey - holding more than 3,000 international patent applications to date with the efforts of 1,600 researchers in 15 R&D and Design Centers in Turkey and R&D Offices across five countries. Arcelik is named the "Industry Leader" in Durable Home Appliances category for the 2nd year in a row in Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2020 and in accordance with PAS 2060 Carbon Neutrality Standard, became carbon-neutral in global production plants in 2019 and 2020 fiscal years with its own carbon credits.www.arcelikglobal.comAbout Hitachi GLSHeadquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. that provides engineering and maintenance services for home appliances, air conditioning equipment and other equipment and devices; as well as solutions utilizing digital technologies for the sale of home appliances. Working under the slogan of "360-degrees of happiness: a happy life for each and every customer," we seek to gain a closer understanding of customer lifestyles. By delivering well-designed functional products and sophisticated solutions to resolve individual customer lifestyle issues, through the utilization of the Hitachi Group's value chain and digital technologies, we aspire to be acompany that contributes to improving the quality of life for customers around the world.www.hitachi-gls.com/ Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com