Anne Florentyna

68 published stories

Anne Florentyna, Business Correspondent reports on sector wide company news that moves the overall economy, mostly hailing from Middle East and that are around the Asia Pacific region. She is passionate about research and loves to question than believe in theories. Anne previously worked with Reuters News as a U.S. Consumer and Retail Correspondent based in Bengaluru, India.

Energy

INOEX Global Presents “MENA EV Show 2023” on Sept 27, 28

The MENA EV Show 2023 is set to launch for two power-packed days of discussions, innovations, and networking on September 27-28, 2023 at the prestigious Dubai Silicon Oasis. The event is organized by INOEX Global and co- hosted by Dubai Silicon Oasis. This year’s event will be an essential gathering for industry leaders, policymakers, and […]

Anne Florentyna25 September 20233 min read

Real Estate

Dubai’s secondary home sales drop 10.2%, reports Zawya

Dubai’s secondary property market is said to display signs of a slowdown, recording a drop of 10.2% in August 2023, compared to a year ago after experiencing explosive growth on the back of high investor demand, based on a report of Zawya news agency. Despite the persistently high levels of inflation in the global economy […]

Anne Florentyna13 September 20231 min read

Leadership

New Pacific Metals CEO Dr Rui Feng steps down

New Pacific Metals Corp said on Monday, Dr Rui Feng, founder and chief executive officer of the company has stepped down from his role. The company appointed Andrew Williams to succeed as CEO, effective immediately. Williams previously served as president of New Pacific Metals. Prior to which, Williams spent over a decade with an SEC-registered […]

Anne Florentyna11 September 20231 min read

Finance

The Club Partners with MoneyHero for Financial Knowledge

HKT’s digital commerce platform The Club said it will partner with Richard Li backed Asian financial firm MoneyHero in order to provide financial knowledge and information to The Club members. The Club said this initiative will enable its members in selection of appropriate financial products alongside earning Clubpoints. Through The Club’s platform, the company said […]

Anne Florentyna11 September 20231 min read

Technology

Testhouse Partners with Leapwork to Reform D365 Testing Services

London based software developing firm Testhouse said it will form a partnership with AI-driven visual test automation provider Leapwork with an objective to revolutionize D365 testing services. This collaboration of the two companies will establish a new standard in enhancing the quality of software for Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) implementations and upgrades. A week ago, […]

Anne Florentyna11 September 20231 min read

Leadership

MAA CFO Albert Campbell to Retire

Real estate investment trust Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc (MAA) said on Wednesday that Albert Campbell, chief financial of the company will retire effective March 31, 2024. The company said Campbell initially joined in 1998 and he was named CFO of MAA at the beginning of 2010. He previously served in various finance and accounting roles […]

Anne Florentyna7 September 20231 min read

Real Estate

Century Casinos Completes Asset Sale-Leaseback to VICI

Century Casinos Inc said it completed the sale of its four real estate assets to subsidiaries of Caesars Palace Las Vegas owner, VICI Properties Inc for CAD 221.7 million (USD $162.4 million) in cash, on late Wednesday. The company said with closing of the deal, Century Canadian Portfolio was added to the existing triple-net master […]

Anne Florentyna7 September 20231 min read

Real Estate

Calmwater Capital Buys Banyan Cay Resort & Golf Club

Real estate bridge lender Calmwater Capital said it will buy Florida-based Banyan Cay Resort & Golf Club on Wednesday. With completion of the deal, U.S. Real Estate Credit III, affiliate of Calmwater Capital has introduced financial and professional resources to reopen the golf course and club and complete the hotel, spa and fitness complex said […]

Anne Florentyna7 September 20231 min read

Technology

ISRO progresses in venture to study Sun with Aditya-L1

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C57) launched the Aditya-L1 spacecraft successfully on Sunday, which departed from the Second Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota. The space organization said the Aditya-L1 is the first Indian space based observatory, launched on a venture to study the Sun from […]

Anne Florentyna6 September 20231 min read

Awards

Ubitus partners with L’Oréal’s Dermatological Beauty

Ubitus K.K., known for their cloud infrastructure said it is partnering with L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty Division on Wednesday, with an objective to launch Perfect Skin Expo, a metaverse showroom in Taiwan between August 30 and September 30, 2023. Perfect Skin Expo is an endeavour that leverages metaverse with a unique virtual showroom to exhibit and […]

Anne Florentyna6 September 20231 min read

Energy

COP28 Presidency to Give $4.5 Bln For Climate Ambitions in Africa

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 president-designate announced a new $4.5 billion initiative between the UAE and Africa that seeks to unlock Africa’s capacity for sustainable prosperity in the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, on Tuesday. The summit held in Nairobi, Kenya was attended by global and African leaders, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Ursula von […]

Anne Florentyna5 September 20231 min read

Finance

Mainz Biomed to Partner with Ärztliches Labor, Enters German Market

Molecular genetics diagnostic firm Mainz Biomed N.V. entered a strategic partnership with Ärztliches Labor Dr. Buhlmann with an objective to extend its strengthened position in the German market. The company specializing in the early detection of cancer said this collaboration grants Mainz Biomed provides wider access as well as the potential for further expansion into […]

Anne Florentyna5 September 20231 min read