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The world’s most crypto-friendly cities in 2022

  By FintechNews staff –Cryptocurrency adoption has grown increased six-fold in the past couple of years since its inception. But digital currencies are not equally welcomed everywhere. Governments of different countries react to digital currencies differently as they cannot surely be regulated and controlled. Several countries are banning bitcoin and crypto transactions altogether. But some […]

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Infocus International Announces the New Dates for Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements Online Course

Singapore, Mar 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Back by popular demand, Infocus International Group has announced the new dates for the Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements (RE PPAs) online workshop that will be commencing live on the 7th of June 2022.


Unlike past fossil-fuel based Independent Power Project (IPP) models that featured standardized take-or-pay contracts - today's renewable energy markets demand more innovative incentives to attract RE supply, conform to RE generation availability, ensure power system reliability, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. This interactive 5-session workshop will provide clear explanations of the new models of RE PPAs risk allocation, of ensuring project bankability, of allowing RE generators to compete in energy markets and power pools.

The practical models for RE investment credit enhancements will be demonstrated through a series of real case examples of RE PPA contracts, renewable project finance transactions, and competitive energy markets. Case Studies will include real examples from Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Furthermore, this online workshop features a dynamic combination of experiential exercises and practical case studies to reinforce the ability of participants to actually apply RE PPA analysis, structuring, and negotiation techniques to real transactions.

Experiential exercises will place participants into the practical roles of key management decision-makers who not only need to analyse and understand RE PPAs investment proposals, but who have to negotiate practical RE PPA terms & clauses and to make real-world decisions on transactions. As a result of actively engaging in this workshop's interactive methodology, participants will be able to make practical decisions on renewable power transactions for participant's organization following the workshop's completion.

Past participant from European Bank for Reconstruction and Development shared, "A well delivered course and trainer with deep experience. Particularly valuable sessions included the group work negotiating a PPA."

"The course was very detailed and the presenter has a wealth of experience allowing him to give us very relevant eye-opening examples and case studies," said a past participant from ZESA Holdings.

Join us now and learn the practical models and techniques for analysing & structuring, drafting, and negotiating Renewable Energy PPAs for bankable green investments in today's competitive energy markets.

Why Attend

- Best practices from international case studies of successful RE PPAs to avoid common pitfalls
- Direct the legal design of RE PPAs based on your own company's risk profile and corporate goals
- Lead strategies for the design and regulation of new competitive electricity markets to attract renewable private power investments
- Develop clear incentives for bankable private investments in renewable energy generation
- Environmental, social & governance (ESG) impact mitigation techniques to ensure sustainability
- Manage successful renewable power project finance transactions

Want to learn more?

Simply email [email protected] or call +65 6325 0210 to obtain your FREE COPY of the event brochure. For more information, please visit www.infocusinternational.com/pparenewable.

About Infocus International Group

Infocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities.

Infocus International recognises clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights.

Emilia Mok
Tel: +65 6325 0210
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.infocusinternational.com

Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.comBack by popular demand, Infocus International Group has announced the new dates for the Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements (RE PPAs) online workshop that will be commencing live on the 7th of June 2022.

Daniel ‘ddk’ Kapadia announces he’s stepping back from casting

Daniel ‘ddk’ Kapadia announces he’s stepping back from casting

British esports caster Daniel ‘ddk’ Kapadia has announced he is stepping away from casting esports for the time being.

Sharing his thoughts in a Twitlonger post earlier today, ddk said he will be finishing after the playoffs in the North American Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) and Game Changers playoffs. Ddk is currently casting in the VCT 2022 North America Stage 1 Challengers.

He said: “Casting will always be an integral part of who I am, but for now I’m stepping away.

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VCT NA Challengers 1: The Guard Defeat Sentinels

Just when we thought we ran out of surprises coming from the North American Valorant region, the VCT NA Challengers 1: Quarterfinals happened. The Guard, our newest favourites in this season, completely destroyed Sentinels in a 2 – 0 match and sent them into the Lower Bracket immediately. It was an absolute bloodbath. Sentinels will […]

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Grayscale Founder’s Hilarious Tweet Gets At Dogecoin Community

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Grayscale DCG, Barry Silbert, has gotten into the nerves of the Dogecoin community after leaving the meme token out [...]

Crypto Mining Made Easy For Everyone… | Live Breaking Cryptocurrency News | Global Crypto Press

MARCH 13 2022 / Crypto mining has been developed as a strategy to mine cryptocurrency by utilizing rented cloud computing energy with out having the necessity to set up or straight run any associated software program or {hardware}. People can remotely take part in cryptocurrency mining by opening an account and paying a minimal value. […]

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Ukraine Legalizes Crypto; Nordigen and Efigence Announce New Partnerships

As more and more fintechs add their support to the people of Ukraine and create new pathways for individuals and organizations to contribute financially, the Ukrainian government has had to adapt in order to make some of these contributions not just possible, but legal. This week, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, signed month-old legislation to provide Read more...

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From crisis currency to consumer adoption: What next for crypto?

Cryptocurrencies have won credit for their role in Ukraine’s war, showing utility that will drive them beyond the battlefield, says Amber Group’s Michael Wu.

Mitsubishi Motors Launches Three Models in Thailand – The New Xpander, Triton Ralliart and Mirage Ralliart

TOKYO, Mar 18, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) will showcase the new Xpander crossover MPV and two new Ralliart special editions - Triton Ralliart (Double-Cab)(1) and Mirage Ralliart(2) - at the 43rd Bangkok International Motor Show 2022(3) to be held from March 22 to April 3.



Since its launch in Indonesia in 2017, the Xpander has expanded its global footprint in the ASEAN region, the Middle East, Latin America, South Asia and Africa, and has become Mitsubishi Motors' global strategic model with more than 100,000 units sold globally in 2021(4). The refreshed Xpander was premiered in Indonesia in November 2021, and after the launch in Thailand, the company plans to roll it out in other markets centering on the ASEAN region. The new Xpander features an upgraded design inside and out to emphasize the SUV styling, while a high-efficiency continuously variable transmission (CVT) is adopted to reduce fuel consumption, yet achieving powerful road performance.

Following the Triton Ralliart and Pajero Sport Ralliart launched in Thailand in November 2021, the Triton Ralliart (Double-Cab) and Mirage Ralliart are new Ralliart special editions designed especially for customers who seek their own unique driving and styling. The models are equipped with special accessories including side decals with red, silver and black stripes and red mud flaps reminiscent of the brand's historic rally cars, as well as other exterior and interior accessories with the Ralliart logo.

"The new Xpander is gaining popularity in Indonesia, where its strengthened SUV styling, a high-quality interior and an eco-friendly yet powerful road performance are highly recognized, so we believe it will also be well received by customers in Thailand," said Yoichiro Yatabe, executive vice president of Mitsubishi Motors. "As for the Ralliart special editions, we add two models to the lineup, which embody Mitsubishi Motors-ness and Ralliart's passion for road performance."

Product Overview(5)

Xpander

The new Xpander is evolved with strengthened SUV styling and secures a high ground clearance of 220 millimeters - a top-level in its class - to improve off-road performance. Inside, the quality of the cabin is upgraded by using soft pads for the armrest and door trim, and convenient features including additional storage spaces further enhance comfort for the passengers.

For the transmission, a high-efficiency CVT is newly adopted. When the accelerator is deeply depressed, a powerful and sharp acceleration is delivered, with a gear shifting feel added to allow the driver to feel the acceleration. When the accelerator is lightly depressed, smooth shifting unique to CVT maximizes engine performance while achieving high fuel efficiency and quietness.

Triton Ralliart (Double-Cab)

The Triton Ralliart (Double-Cab) is based on the low-riding variant and features side decals, mud flaps and bed liner with the Ralliart logo. Having further evolved from the Triton Ralliart introduced last year, the special edition is newly equipped with a front airdam, side airdams and rear airdam to emphasize the low profile of the low-riding variant. For the interior, floor mats with the Ralliart logo and red-accent overlocks are specially equipped.

Two exterior color options are available for the Triton Ralliart (Double-Cab) - a two-tone exterior with a Solid White body and a Black roof, and Jet Black Mica - and the front grille, alloy wheels, door mirrors, door handles and rear gate handle are painted black.

Mirage Ralliart

The Mirage Ralliart is equipped with side decals and mud flaps with the Ralliart logo, and features black over fenders with carbon grain, adding a touch of Ralliart's tough driving to the Mirage's sharp and dynamic styling. Inside, floor mats with the Ralliart logo and two-tone red and black seats are specially equipped.

The Mirage Ralliart is available in Whited Diamond and Red Metallic, and is made sporty with a black roof, front grille, alloy wheels, door mirrors and rear spoiler.

(1) Triton is sold as L200 in some markets.
(2) Mirage is sold as Space Star in some markets.
(3) March 22 is press day, and the show is open to the public from March 23 to April 3.
(4) Global sales of Xpander and Xpander Cross.
(5) Thailand specifications. Vehicle specifications may vary depending on model and/or market.

About Mitsubishi Motors

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211), MMC-a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan-, is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has more than 30,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, mainland China, the Philippines, Viet Nam and Russia. MMC has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, MMC has been a leader in electrification-launched the i-MiEV - the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV - the world's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. MMC announced a three-year business plan in July 2020 to introduce more competitive and cutting-edge models, including the Eclipse Cross PHEV (PHEV model), the all-new Outlander and the all-new Triton/L200.

For more information on MMC, please visit the company's website at
https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/.


Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.comMitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) will showcase the new Xpander crossover MPV and two new Ralliart special editions - Triton Ralliart (Double-Cab) and Mirage Ralliart - at the 43rd Bangkok International Motor Show 2022 to be held from March 22 to April 3.

Impossible for Russia To Evade Sanctions With Crypto, FinCEN Rep Says

Putin Russia sanctions

As the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, lawmakers are taking a closer look at digital assets and how they could be used to commit crimes

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Podcast: The Fourth Turning Has Arrived | Neil Howe

Neil Howe

Neil Howe joins Mike to take a long look at what the past can tell us about America's future, discussing the highs & lows we can track in these economic cycles and what it means for- and meant to- our world.

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Sisram Medical Ltd Announces 2021 Record Annual Results

HONG KONG, Mar 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Sisram Medical Ltd (the "Company" or "Sisram", stock code: 1696.HK; together with its subsidiaries referred as the "Group"), a global consumer wellness group, featuring a never-before-seen synergistic ecosystem of business building blocks and consumer-focused branding, ranging from medical aesthetics capital equipment, via injectables therapy, aesthetic dentistry, personal care and more, today announced its audited consolidated annual results for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the "Reporting Period").

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
-- Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 was US$294.3 million, increased by 81.6% as compared to the revenue for the previous year.
-- Profit for the year ended December 31, 2021 was US$32.5 million, increased by 121.5% as compared to that for the previous year.
-- Net cash flows from operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was US$32.4 million, increased by 25.8% as compared to that for the previous year.
-- Significant growth in all regions, mainly in North America and APAC. Revenue in North America for the year ended December 31, 2021 was US$112.0 million, increased by 105.8% as compared to that for the previous year. Revenue in APAC for the year ended December 31, 2021 was US$85.2 million, increased by 95.3% as compared to that for the previous year.

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
-- R&D investments increased by 42.3% YoY to US$15.6 million with 2 new products launched: "Alma Duo" and "Alma PrimeX".
-- Continued the development of two new business lines - (i) Copulla - a new, innovative digital dentistry service; (ii) LMNT, a personal care brand, now launching a light-based skin rejuvenation home use device.
-- The Group entered into a sub-license agreement with Fosun Industrial for the commercialization of "RT002" Injectable, the new generation of neurotoxins for medical aesthetics use. The Group's existing injectables distribution operation, registered a revenue growth of 50.1% year over year.
-- The Group entered into an investment agreement at the amount of RMB 2.6 million for the establishment of Tianjin Xingsiyi, a research & development, technical services and supply operation for silk fibroin-sodium injectables and facial implant thread products.
-- The Group has acquired the entire share capital of Shanghai Foshion Medical System to further enhance its dental business line.
-- The Group purchased the remaining 40% equity interest in its Israeli distributor, Nova Medical. Upon completion, Nova Medical is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, rebranded as Alma Israel.

FINAL DIVIDEND
-- The Board has resolved to declare a final dividend of HK$0.157 (inclusive of tax) per Share for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Business Growth Projection for 2022
Based on an increase in the demand for the Company's products and the backlog of orders as of December 31, 2021, barring any unforeseen circumstances or material change in market conditions, the Group expects to record a significant growth in revenue of over 35.0% in the first half of 2022 as compared to the revenue recorded in the corresponding period in 2021.

Record results, strong subsidiaries performance, overall geographic performance uptake, continued investments in R&D and strong business development momentum In 2021, Sisram's established global sales and distribution network recorded a total revenue of US$294.3 million for the Reporting Period, representing an increase of 81.6% when compared to 2020. All regions revenue increased substantially during the Reporting Period with North America demonstrating an increase of 105.8%, Asia Pacific with an increase of 95.3%, Latin America with an increase of 76.3%, Europe with an increase of 49.7% and Middle East & Africa with an increase of 45.2%.

The gross profit increased from US$90.3 million in 2020 to US$166.9 million in 2021, representing an increase of US$76.6 million. The gross profit margin in 2021 amounted to 56.7%, representing an increase of 1% compared to 55.7% in 2020. The establishment of direct operation offices in chosen territories has enabled the Company to shorten the supply chain, increase the average selling price, gain a higher brand visibility and ensure consistency among the communications with the target clientele. During 2021, revenue derived from direct sales has surpassed revenue derived from distributors with 62.0% attributed to the former and 38.0% to the latter.

For the Reporting Period, the Group recorded an adjusted net profit of US$40.3 million representing an increase of 100.0% when compared with the corresponding period of 2020. The adjusted net profit margin for the Reporting Period was 13.7%. The net cash flow from operating activities amounted to US$32.4 million, representing an increase of 25.8% when compared to 2020.

In 2021, Sisram continued its substantial R&D efforts, with 13% of corporate employees being R&D specialists. During the Reporting Period, R&D expense increased by 42.3% to US$15.6 million from US$11.0 million for the corresponding period in 2020. During the Reporting Period, the Group launched 2 new products, "Alma Duo" and "Alma PrimeX", as well as expanded two business lines, "Copulla" - a new, innovative digital dentistry service, and "LMNT", a personal care brand, now launching a light-based skin rejuvenation home use device.

Continued Investments in Digital Transformation and Production Ramp-up
In 2021, Sisram continued the development of its digital core architecture with vast investments in Information Systems and Digitalization, encompassing traditional ERP and CRM modules, IoT solutions for professional capital equipment, marketing automation and consumer access. Over the past 3 years (2019-2021), Sisram invested more than US$6.5 million in information systems, upgrading its ERP and CRM infrastructure, migrating to cloud-based systems to serve the entire growing and diverse eco-system and implementing new digital tools for Internal organization management, external engagement mechanisms between the organization and the market and cyber security.

On the operational front, Sisram focused on addressing the pandemic effect by investing in production ramp-up to accommodate the growing global demand and improve quality performances KPI's such as FPY (First Pass Yield) and new platforms critical failure.

A Never-before-seen Synergistic Ecosystem Composed of 4 Pillars
Sisram's Wellness Group is a never-before-seen synergistic ecosystem of business building blocks and consumer-focused branding, ranging from medical aesthetics capital equipment, via injectables therapy, aesthetic dentistry, personal care and more.

As of 2021 Sisram is operating 4 business lines. The Medical Aesthetics business line, led by Alma, registered a revenue increase of 73.4%. The Injectables business line registered a revenue increase of 50.1% year over year. In 2021, Sisram integrated the activity of Shanghai Foshion Medical System into Sisram, while developing Copulla's digital dentistry service. The Personal Care business line, LMNT by Sisram Medical, is a home-use brand, immersing the essence of wellness into consumers' daily routine.

Looking forward, Mr. Liu Yi, Chairman and Executive Director of Sisram, said: "As a core member of Fosun Pharma's medical device sector, as well as the core platform of Fosun's ecosystem, we have always insisted on customer-centric philosophy and focused on technology and innovation, to continuously improve our product power and competitiveness to respond to the rapid development of the industry. In 2022, based on our charted strategy, we will continue to promote Sisram's ecosystem, and steadily expand the product portfolio and ecological interoperability between Sisram's ecosystem, Fosun Pharma's medical device sector, and even Fosun's greater ecosystem, so as to provide customers with advanced technologies and products through the enhancement of technological applications. We will also promote the sustainable and sound development of the industry by improving clinical applications. In addition, we shall meet the market demand of the aesthetic industry through our diversified product portfolio and market strategy."

Mr. Lior Dayan, CEO of Sisram and Alma, said: "The Group's efforts during 2022 will strategically focus on expanding direct operation in strategic markets to secure market access for both professional and consumer clientele, improve digital infrastructure and tools, drive awareness and preference to our global consumer brand and leverage it to globally introduce new products and services."

About Sisram Medical Ltd
Sisram Medical Ltd (1696.HK) is a global consumer wellness group, featuring a never-before-seen synergistic ecosystem of business building blocks and consumer-focused branding, ranging from medical aesthetics capital equipment, via injectables therapy, aesthetic dentistry, personal care and more. The company is majority held by Fosun Pharma, a leading healthcare group in China. Sisram Medical successfully went public on September 19, 2017, as the first Israeli company listed on the Hong Kong Exchange Main Board.

Sisram Medical - Enhancing Quality of Life
http://www.sisram-medical.com


Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.comSisram Medical Ltd (the "Company" or "Sisram", stock code: 1696.HK; together with its subsidiaries referred as the "Group"), a global consumer wellness group, featuring a never-before-seen synergistic ecosystem of business building blocks and consumer-focused branding

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