Applications will be accepted through November 30 for research projects involving new precious metals-related technologies or driving innovation in product development, with the potential to contribute to a sustainable future. TOKYO, Sept 1, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – TANAKA Memorial Foundation (Representative Director: Hideya Okamoto) has announced that it will invite research proposals for its FY2026 Precious Metals Research Grants from September 1 to November 30, 2026. This grant program aims to contribute to the development of science and industry by promoting innovative research, technological development, and product development related to precious metals. The grants are open to individuals affiliated with educational institutions and…
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Global watch brands and suppliers gather at the world’s largest one-stop watch & clock marketplace The 45th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 14th Salon de TIME, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Limited and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Limited, open today under the theme “Sparkling Moments Through Time”. The twin fairs have attracted more than 630 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions, creating the world’s largest one-stop watch and clock marketplace. The physical fairs are taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) for five…
New Go Global Chapter and regional zones highlight cooperation across ASEAN, Central Asia and the Middle East The 11th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 9 to 10 September (Wednesday to Thursday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. For over a decade, Hong Kong has brought together government and business leaders from Belt and Road countries and regions to deepen local, regional economic and trade ties through this signature event. With the theme…
China Risun Group Limited (China Risun or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, the Group; HKG: 1907), a leading global integrated producer and supplier of coke, coking chemicals, refined chemicals and new energy (including hydrogen energy) products, as well as a relevant operation management services provider, recently announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026. During the reporting period, the Group recorded revenue of approximately RMB21,856 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.2%; profit for the period reached RMB244.4 million, a substantial surge of 376.0% year-on-year; basic earnings per share was RMB4.77 cents, a sharp…
Overseas Brokerage Layout Completes Key Milestone AI Capabilities Enter the Application Stage HIGHLIGHTS: – Gross billings amounted to approximately RMB1,679.8 million, representing a slight decrease of 1.5% from approximately RMB1,705.4 million in the Corresponding Period, with business fundamentals remaining robust. – Total revenue was approximately RMB1,290.0 million, and profit attributable to Shareholders was approximately RMB32.3 million. – As of the end of the Reporting Period, the balance of contract liabilities was approximately RMB1,889.4 million, which will primarily be recognized as revenue for 2026 and 2027. 31 August, JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd (the Company; together with its subsidiaries, the Group or…
– Unlocking Value, Creating Shared Success Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited (Xinyi Glass or the Group) (HKG: 00868), a leading integrated automobile glass, energy-saving architectural glass and high-quality float glass manufacturer, today announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, Xinyi Automobile Glass Holdings Limited (Xinyi Automobile Glass), submitted the listing application (Form A1) to The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited for the listing of and permission to deal with the shares of Xinyi Automobile Glass on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange. The listing application was submitted after the receipt of the Stock Exchange’s letter confirming that Xinyi Glass may proceed with the proposed spin-off of…
Operating Cash Flow Turns Positive for the First Time, with a Significantly Strengthened Capital Structure On August 28, 2026, Micot Pharma (02335.HK), the first publicly listed peptide-focused innovative drug company in Hong Kong, announced its interim results for the first half of 2026. During the reporting period, the Company recorded research and development expenses of RMB128 million, representing a significant year-on-year increase of 215.9%, reflecting an acceleration in R&D investment. Meanwhile, net cash generated from operating activities reached RMB109 million, marking a turnaround from net operating cash outflow in the corresponding period of 2025. An important contributor to this shift…
– Leveraging Comprehensive Financial Services Value to Demonstrate Functional Positioning as a Securities Firm GF Securities Co., Ltd. (“GF Securities” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries and consolidated affiliates, the “Group”) officially released its 2026 interim report. The year 2026 marks the opening year of the “15th Five-Year Plan”, and the role of the capital markets in serving the building of a financial powerhouse and Chinese modernization continues to be enhanced. The Company steadfastly adheres to its functional positioning, focuses on doing a good job in the “Five Major Areas” in finance, deepens its focus on its principal responsibilities and…
Secretary for Justice leads delegation to showcase Hong Kong’s international financial, legal and dispute resolution services 29 August 2026, the ‘Collaborate2Win – Hong Kong’s Professional Services – Your Partner for Global Success’ promotion campaign, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Department of Justice of the Hong Kong SAR Government, was held from 24 to 28 August. During the campaign, Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice of the Hong Kong SAR Government, led a high-level delegation on a visit to Xinjiang, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. This built on the outcomes of the Chief Executive’s delegation visit to Central…
The Melbourne-founded brand’s entire lineup – non-electric bidet seats, smart electric bidet seats, an integrated smart toilet and portable bidets – is Watermark-certified, giving households across Australia and New Zealand a certified option for every bathroom and budget. Conor Australia Pty Ltd (Conor), an Australian-owned bidet and smart toilet company, today reaffirmed its position as a leading bidet brand in Australia, marking four years of growth across its product range – from entry-level non-electric bidet seats to smart bidet seats, an integrated smart toilet, and portable bidet sprayers for on-the-go hygiene. Conor has also launched conors.co.nz, extending its range into…
Power Battery and ESS Businesses Continue to Ramp Up, with Expansion into Emerging Markets Accelerating CALB Group Co., Ltd. (CALB or the Company, HKG: 3931.) announced its unaudited condensed consolidated interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 (the Reporting Period). During the Reporting Period, the Company recorded revenue of approximately RMB27.08 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 65.0%, and net profit of approximately RMB1.52 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 102.2%. The strong growth in the Company’s results was mainly attributable to the expansion of new customers and application scenarios, as well as the continued ramp-up of…
– Revenue Increased by 80%, Adjusted EBITDA surged to RMB 12.4 million, Marking a Clear Inflection Point in Profitability PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS Key Metrics First Half of 2026 Year-on-year Change Revenue RMB142.2 million +80.1% Gross profit RMB38.8 million +148.3% Overall gross profit margin 27.3% +7.5 percentage points Gross profit margin of harmonic reducers 29.6% +8.9 percentage points Adjusted EBITDA RMB12.4 million Surged Adjusted net loss RMB4.1 million Narrowed by 63.2% Shipment volume of harmonic reducers 239.5 thousand units +112.0% Cash as at period end RMB980.1 million Substantially increased following the Listing Gearing ratio 23.1% Improved by 148 percentage points as compared with the end of the previous year…
Achieved Revenue of RMB78.9 Billion and Net Profit of RMB1.37 Billion – Profitability of Energy-related Businesses Continued to Be Released, While Offshore Engineering Orders on Hand Reached a Record High Financial Highlights RMB (million) 1H2025 1H2026 1Q2026 2Q2026 Quarter-on-Quarter Change Revenue 76,090 78,913 32,664 46,249 +42% Operating Profit 2,817 1,962 607 1,355 +123% Foreign Exchange Losses 47 803 228 574 The expanded loss is attributable to the expansion of business scale. Pre-FX Loss Operating Profit [1] 2,864 2,764 835 1,929 +131% Profit Before Income Tax 2,798 1,969 615 1,353 +120% Gross Profit 9,643 9,380 3,770 5,611 +49% Gross Profit Margin…
The stock investment simulation competition, exclusively sponsored by Mobius Social, officially kicked off today in Singapore. Open to investors aged 18 and above in Singapore, the three-month competition runs from August 28 to November 28 and is expected to attract more than 30,000 participants. To encourage rational investing and scientific strategy, the competition has established a total prize pool of SGD 350,000, with top-performing participants invited to attend an offline awards ceremony in Singapore. Scientific Risk Control, Replicating Real Market Dynamics The competition adopts a real-market simulation trading format, with each participant receiving USD 100,000 in virtual initial capital. To…
– Profit attributable to owners of the Company Increases by 88% to HK$152 million – Interim Contracts-in-hand Achieves Another Record High, Rising 35% to HK$17.6 Billion Analogue Holdings Limited (Analogue or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, the Group) (HKG: 1977), a leading provider of electrical and mechanical (E&M) engineering solutions, and information and communications technology services for smart cities, today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (the Period) with interim contracts-in-hand continuing their record-setting performance, providing a solid foundation for the business over the next three years and beyond. Business Highlights – Interim contracts-in-hand…
– Legend Holdings H1 2026 Attributable Net Profit Surges 219% to RMB2.230 Billion – Adjusted Attributable Net Profit Surges 834% to RMB5.812 Billion Legend Holdings Corporation (“Legend Holdings” or the “Company”; Stock Code: 3396.HK) announced the unaudited condensed consolidated interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 (the “Reporting Period”). During the Reporting Period, the Company recorded revenue of RMB362.935 billion, representing a 29% year-on-year increase, primarily driven by the significant revenue growth of its subsidiaries Lenovo and Levima Advanced Materials; net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB2.230 billion, up 219% year-on-year, driven by…
Weaving New Connections Empowering Smart Journeys COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (COSCO SHIPPING Ports or CSP or the Company, SEHK: 1199), the world’s leading ports logistics service provider, today announced the interim results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the Group) for the 6 months ended 30 June 2026. 2026 Interim Results Highlights – Total throughput increased by 7.9% YoY to 80,157,047 TEU – Equity throughput increased by 7.0% YoY to 24,492,008 TEU – Revenue of the Company increased by 12.3% YoY to US$905,344,000 – Gross profit increased by 9.3% YoY to US$239,507,000 – Profit attributable to equity holders of the…
Cryofocus Medtech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“Cryofocus” or the “Company,” stock code: 6922.HK), a leading innovative medical device platform specializing in minimally invasive interventional cryotherapy, today announced its interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026. During the Reporting Period, the Company continued to expand its product pipeline, with a significant 37.9% narrowing of its loss for the period to RMB 16.9 million. Gross profit margin improved to 68.5% from 67.1% in the same period last year, while cash and cash equivalents surged 69.2% to RMB 59.3 million compared to the end of 2025, underscoring enhanced operational quality and…
– ‘Repairing the Roof on a Sunny Day’ Efforts Pay Off as Innovation + Globalization Accelerate Growth On the evening of 27 August, Fosun International announced its 2026 interim results. During the Reporting Period, its total revenue reached RMB86.96 billion; profit attributable to owners of the parent reached RMB1.72 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 160.3%; overseas revenue reached RMB49.16 billion, with its share of total revenue rising to 56.5%; total debt to total capital ratio decreased to 55.7%. These figures show that Fosun’s results fall in the upper-middle range of the Company’s profit alert (profit attributable to owners of…
– Singapore records the highest travel insurance coverage globally, reflecting strong awareness of travel risks and a culture where protection and assistance have become an essential part of travel planning. – Frequent and outbound travel, higher holiday spending and strong digital adoption are driving demand for broader multi-risk policy scopes, integrated assistance and seamless travel experiences. Singapore has emerged as the world’s most mature travel protection market, with 86% of travelers covered by travel insurance when they travel, the highest rate recorded globally according to the latest Holiday Barometer 2026 report by Redion (formerly Europ Assistance) and Ipsos. Alongside strong risk awareness among Singaporeans, the…