SOUTHEAST ASIA

NPCI International Partners with Bank of Namibia for Deploying India’s UPI Stack in Namibia

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has signed an agreement with the Bank of Namibia (BoN) to support them in developing an instant payment system like Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for Namibia.

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NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has signed an agreement with the Bank of Namibia (BoN) to support them in developing an instant payment system like Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for Namibia.
By leveraging technology and experiences from India’s UPI, the partnership seeks to help Namibia modernize its financial ecosystem.
We are excited about this partnership, which will enable Namibian citizens to transact instantly leveraging technology and experiences from India's UPI.
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‘World of Coffee & World Barista Championship Busan 2024’ to Launch on May 1st

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, SCA, Milk, SAT, BEXCO, Multimedia, Coffee

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World of Coffee & World Barista Championship Busan is held from May 1st to 4th at BEXCO, Busan.
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Specialty coffee industry professionals from around the world will gather at BEXCO, Busan, from May 1-4, 2024, for the inaugural World of Coffee in Asia .
This event will also feature the 2024 World Barista Championship, bringing together top baristas from across the globe.
Yannis Apostolopoulos, President of the Specialty Coffee Association, hosting 'World of Coffee & World Barista Championship Busan 2024,' expressed expectations that this event will serve as a significant starting point for Korea's coffee industry development and a new chapter for 'World of Coffee Asia' to shape the cultural and future landscape of the Asian coffee market.

Babcock & Wilcox Awarded Contract to Upgrade Renewable Energy Boilers in Southeast Asia

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, B&W, Biomass, FEED, Babcock & Wilcox, Water, Knowledge, Renewable energy

Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its Babcock & Wilcox Renewable Service A/S (B&W Renewable Service) subsidiary has been awarded a contract valued at more than $7 million to upgrade three municipal and commercial waste-fueled boilers and combustion equipment at a waste-to-energy power plant in Southeast Asia.

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Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its Babcock & Wilcox Renewable Service A/S (B&W Renewable Service) subsidiary has been awarded a contract valued at more than $7 million to upgrade three municipal and commercial waste-fueled boilers and combustion equipment at a waste-to-energy power plant in Southeast Asia.
The contract was awarded based on the results of B&W Renewable Service’s Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study in 2023.
“We’re pleased B&W Renewable Service has been selected for this critical infrastructure upgrade project,” said B&W Chief Operating Officer Jimmy Morgan.
“There is a robust market for waste-to-energy and biomass maintenance and upgrade services in Southeast Asia as customers look to keep plants running longer while also operating more efficiently.

Asian Productivity Organization Awards Outstanding Productivity Champions

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Communications, Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Thought Leadership, Other Communications, Government, APO, Award, Knowledge, Commerce, PDR, Ministry

The Asian Productivity Organization (APO), an intergovernmental organization comprising 21 member economies, unveils the recipients of the 2024 APO Regional and Meritorious and Distinguished Awards.

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The Asian Productivity Organization (APO), an intergovernmental organization comprising 21 member economies, unveils the recipients of the 2024 APO Regional and Meritorious and Distinguished Awards.
Since its inception in 1978, the APO Awards have celebrated the achievements of productivity champions who have significantly contributed to productivity improvement across the Asia Pacific.
This year, the APO proudly confers two Regional Awardees, recognized for their outstanding contributions that extend beyond national borders, and impacting the Asia-Pacific region.
In addition, five Meritorious and Distinguished Award recipients were conferred for their inspiring and exemplary achievements and contributions leading to centrality of productivity.

Capcom’s Dragon’s Dogma 2 Sales Top 2.5 Million Units!

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Software, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Technology, Apps, Applications, Electronic Games, Mobile, Wireless, Entertainment, RPG, Multimedia, Freedom, Taste, Video game

Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that worldwide sales of Dragon’s Dogma 2 surpassed 2.5 million units.

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Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that worldwide sales of Dragon’s Dogma 2 surpassed 2.5 million units.
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Dragon's Dogma 2 is the latest game in Capcom's beloved action RPG series.
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Coming twelve years after the original, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an action game set in a sprawling open world with a high degree of freedom.
Updates regarding additions and changes to some specifications for Dragon’s Dogma 2 are being made on an ongoing basis.

Philippines Construction Equipment Industry Report 2023-2029: Transport Projects Spearhead Demand for Road Construction Machinery, Government and ADB Collaborate to Bolster Flood Resilience - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Machinery, Building Systems, Urban Planning, Other Construction & Property, Manufacturing

Earthmoving equipment accounted for the largest market share of the Philippines construction equipment market in 2023.

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Earthmoving equipment accounted for the largest market share of the Philippines construction equipment market in 2023.
Rising investment in housing, port expansion, and public infrastructure projects is expected to drive the demand for excavators in the Philippines construction equipment market.
Caterpillar, Komatsu, Liebherr, Volvo CE, Hitachi Construction Machinery, XCMG, and SANY are leaders in the Philippines construction equipment market.
The anticipated completion of this project is set by the conclusion of 2025 and supports the Philippine's construction equipment market growth.

Southeast Asia Elevators and Escalators Market Report 2024-2029 - Green Building and Certifications in Construction Leading to Adoption of Energy-Efficient Vertical Transportation Installations - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 15, 2024

The "Southeast Asia Elevators and Escalators Market - Size & Growth Forecast 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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The "Southeast Asia Elevators and Escalators Market - Size & Growth Forecast 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Otis, Schindler, TK Elevator, and KONE are the top 4 manufacturers in the Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market, with a market share of nearly 52%.
In Indonesia, the need for elevators increases as more people choose public transportation over other modes.
To achieve this, the target of 60% of Jakarta residents using public transit by 2030 will fuel the construction of public transportation.

Beeworks Games: Mobile Game “Idle Mushroom Garden Deluxe” Released in English for iOS/Android

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Entertainment, Apps, Applications, Technology, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Electronic Games, Multimedia, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Google Play, Touch Detective, Relaxation

Japanese mobile-game developer Beeworks Games has announced the release of the English version of their app “Idle Mushroom Garden Deluxe” on the Google Play/App Store.

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Japanese mobile-game developer Beeworks Games has announced the release of the English version of their app “Idle Mushroom Garden Deluxe” on the Google Play/App Store.
The release comes on the heels of the success of their previous title “Mushroom Garden Prime”, which garnered over half a million downloads in just two months.
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"Idle Mushroom Garden Deluxe" is now available for download on Google Play and the App Store.
With 29 different logs to choose from, and over 700 different Funghi to discover, “Idle Mushroom Garden Deluxe” has even more content than its predecessor.

Fueltrax Wins Major Series of Contracts with Southeast Asian Vessel Operators

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Environment, Climate Change, Maritime, Environmental Policy, Other Energy, Transport, Environmental Health, Oil, Gas, Energy, Multimedia, Serco Marine Services, Risk, Coriolis, Renewable energy

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The Tegas Madani, a Malaysian offshore tug/supply ship, relies on the Fueltrax Electronic Fuel Management System to ensure accurate fuel usage transparency and emissions tracking.
It measures direct fuel consumption and transfers on board, enabling vessel operators to reduce operational and fuel costs.
“Our system’s hardware reliability, durability, and accuracy were the keys to these vessel operators’ choice,” Azani added.
Fakhrurrazi Mat Hassan, COO of vessel operator Tegas Navigation, noted how impressed he was with Fueltrax as a leading provider of vessel fuel monitoring systems.

Celigo and Netizen Deliver Enhanced Integration Solutions Across APAC

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Celigo, a leader in the integration platform as a service (iPaaS) sector, today announced continued success in Asia Pacific (APAC) via an alliance with Netizen, a top-tier SAP Platinum Partner.

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Celigo, a leader in the integration platform as a service (iPaaS) sector, today announced continued success in Asia Pacific (APAC) via an alliance with Netizen, a top-tier SAP Platinum Partner.
"We are excited to partner with Celigo, whose integration system aligns perfectly with our SAP operational system.
The partnership, which was originally announced last year , has helped Netizen streamline internal processes and enhance services provided to clients.
In addition, Netizen has been able to shift resources to revenue-generating activities that drive growth instead of focusing on internal integration development.