It is expanding into insurance and education to rebuild valuation and put advanced treatments within reach for more people[KUALA LUMPUR] Less than six months after its debut on the Nasdaq, Malaysia’s Alps Group is shifting its focus from research to execution, expanding into insurance and education as it seeks to close critical gaps in access to advanced medical technologies.Alps’ push to build a full-stack ecosystem comes as it navigates the realities of being a newly listed biotech firm.According to US Securities and Exchange Commission filings and Nasdaq data, Alps Group is in the early stages of commercialisation, reporting 12-month trailing…
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Hong Kong’s civil service is by and large clean and efficient, making it one of the world’s best. While the 188,000-strong bureaucracy is managed by a plethora of well-established rules, expectation gaps in performance and accountability arise from time to time. The problems were highlighted in the recent setbacks over bottled water procurement and the bus seat belt law, with critics asking how such glaring blunders could escape layers of scrutiny.The former case saw the former director of logistics investigated but cleared of any negligence in connection with a HK$52.9 million (US$6.8 million) contract with a supplier facing fraud allegations.…
EV Sales Surge Across Europe in Early 2026 Amid Record Petrol Prices Electric Vehicle Market Growth Driven by Soaring Fuel Costs April 20 (Reuters) – Sales of fully electric cars in Europe’s main auto markets jumped by almost a third in the first quarter of 2026, as drivers looked for alternatives to combustion engines after the war in Iran caused the highest spike in petrol prices in years. Quarterly Sales Data and Market Share New battery-electric vehicle (BEV) registrations, a proxy for sales, rose 29.4% from a year ago to almost 560,000 in the quarter and were up 51.3% at…
Forget work from home or work from hotel, Dubai is set to introduce “work from park”, with outdoor workspaces opening across the emirate to blend productivity with outdoor leisure.Launched by Dubai Municipality, the initiative aims to transform parks into multi-functional urban spaces that support modern work patterns while enhancing quality of life.The first location is scheduled to open in May 2026 at Al Barsha Pond Park, featuring modular workspaces integrated into the natural surroundings. Additional locations will be introduced across parks throughout the year, further expanding the concept across the emirate.As part of the rollout, the civic body has signed…
RetailHuman Made, Shimamura target young consumers with pop designsAlongside Human Made’s signature heart motif, the lineup at its Bangkok store features designs incorporating elephants — a symbol closely associated with Thailand. (Photo by Kenya Akama)BANGKOK — Japanese apparel companies are accelerating their expansion into Bangkok with pop-inspired designs to attract Southeast Asia’s growing population of young consumers. Source link
Clark Aviation Capital (CAC) is steadily taking shape as a key player in the Philippines’ evolving logistics landscape, driven by infrastructure investments, policy support, and growing cargo activity at Clark International Airport (CRK). Spanning 2,367 hectares, the Clark Civil Aviation Complex is being repositioned by the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) into an integrated aviation and logistics estate designed to support air cargo, light manufacturing, and related industries. CIAC president and CEO Joseph P. Alcazar said the agency has refocused its strategy on estate management and airport infrastructure development to support CRK better and unlock the complex’s long-term potential. This…
Natural gas taxes are back in the fray after the expansion of Australia’s largest project received environmental approval ahead of Senate inquiry hearings this week which will probe how resources are taxed.Australia’s offshore petroleum regulator NOPSEMA has approved an environment plan for further development of US-based multinational Chevron’s Gorgon project, off Western Australia’s north-west coast.Chevron is planning to install new wells and pipelines to maintain the Gorgon project’s gas production rates of about 15.6 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) a year.Over 30 years this would equate to about 468 million tonnes of LNG.Greens Senator Steph Hodgins-May is chairing…
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People fishing at a pier on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali. AFP file photo for representational purposes only. Jakarta: Indonesia has announced that it will stop importing diesel starting July 1, the date the country launches its B50 biodiesel program. The announcement was made by Indonesia’s Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran in a press statement on Sunday. This marks the country’s shift towards using B50, a blend of 50 percent palm oil-based biodiesel and 50 percent conventional diesel. Minister Amran pointed out that this step is part of government efforts to enhance national energy independence by using palm oil as…
Welcome to another installment of “Ask the Tokyo Dietitian,” where you can get expert insights on food and nutrition, tailored specifically for life in Japan. Whether you’re balancing traditional Japanese foods with modern dietary needs, decoding local food labels or keeping up with the latest in nutrition, our registered dietitian has got you covered. In every column, we’ll tackle common questions, dispel myths and provide practical advice to support your health and wellness journey. Have a question? Email us at tokyodietitian@japantoday.com and your question may be featured in an upcoming article. Question: I’ve been reading about how harmful plastic is…