– CX Live’s The Experience Show UK 2026 Key Finding: As AI Scales, Trust Becomes the Competitive Advantage in the UK – According to The Experience Show UK Intelligence Report 2026, 88% of organisations are deploying AI copilots and Agentic AI, while 68% identify maintaining trust and service quality as their biggest customer experience challenge. With the increasing embedding of AI in customer experience strategies, UK organisations are discovering that competitive advantage no longer lies in adoption alone. Instead, success will depend on how effectively businesses can combine intelligent automation with customer trust. These insights emerged from The Experience Show UK…
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The IPO market for specialist technology companies in Hong Kong remained red-hot in 2026, with embodied intelligence emerging as a leading global tech investment theme and a core allocation target for capital. Against this backdrop, Reconova Technologies Co., Ltd. (‘Reconova’ or the ‘Company’, Stock code: 7656.HK), a domestic leader in vision intelligence, was officially listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 8th July, becoming a rare unicorn solely focused on the vision-based embodied intelligence track in Hong Kong’s capital market. Under this global offering, Reconova set the final offer price at HK$21.66, with…
Survey of 4,000+ U.S. and Australian families finds children report doing more online – from social media to generative AI – than their parents realize. The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) today released Beyond Borders: U.S. and Australian Families on Online Safety, Screen Use, and the Digital Lives of Kids, the fourth wave of its bi-annual Online Safety Survey. When asked whether their child had used generative AI in the past week, 27% of parents said yes. When children were asked the same question about themselves, 38% said yes, an 11-point gap. The pattern held across nearly every online activity measured, including scrolling…
– A multi-platform campaign shines light on the aspirations close to people’s hearts, sharing stories across Wellbeing, Growth, Health and Wealth – TV commercial debuts tonight, July 9 at 9 pm HKT HONG KONG, July 9, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – CTF Life today announced the launch of a new brand campaign across multiple platforms including TV, out-of-home and social media. The “Your Aspiration. Our Aspiration.” campaign highlights the insurer’s dedication to helping customers achieve their goals at different life stages. It also reinforces CTF Life’s steadfast commitment to creating value beyond insurance. “Your Aspiration. Our Aspiration.” Jul 9, 2026: https://youtu.be/gxPh7IUuhks As…
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce positive performance test results for its THERMAL XR® ENHANCE coating – now surpassing 30,000 hours of salt spray testing under test method ASTM B117-19 at an external laboratory. Figure 1 shows the certification of no corrosion after 30,000 hours of salt spray testing from an external laboratory in the USA. Figure 1: Certification of 30,000 hours of salt spray test ASTM B117-19 for THERMAL-XR® To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/304571_b07b8c7464006bc2_001full.jpg Figure 2 shows the images of the THERMAL-XR® coated…
HIGHLIGHTS First eight diamond drillholes completed at the RIB North Discovery (Figure 1) – as part of the recently commenced 2026 Angilak Exploration Program – outline continuity of mineralization at the primary RIB North area, along strike from the maiden discovery hole, RIBN-DD-001, over 300 m. Additionally, the Company has discovered a secondary, east-west mineralized structure along the western limb of the Mineralized RIB Corridor (“MRC”) approximately 1 km from the main RIB North Discovery Area (Figure 2); Drilling is focused on widely spaced step-outs, designed to outline the continuity of uranium mineralization at RIB North – the discovery remains…
Strong sponsorship support, sold-out weekend sessions and strong player registrations reinforce the Group’s strategy to secure and commercialise popular sports IP, events and experiences. In addition to Leapmotor as title sponsor, Singapore’s first-ever Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Asia 500 Tournament event has attracted strong commercial support from international consumer brands, including Skechers, FedEx, Asahi and PARKROYAL on Beach Road, as well as pickleball brands such as JOOLA, Franklin, Paddletek and Facolos. Player registrations for the event have reached full capacity. Professional category participants will compete for a prize purse of more than US$70,000 and 500 PPA ranking points, while the…
Strong sponsorship support, sold-out weekend sessions and strong player registrations reinforce the Group’s strategy to secure and commercialise popular sports IP, events and experiences. In addition to Leapmotor as title sponsor, Singapore’s first-ever Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Asia 500 Tournament event has attracted strong commercial support from international consumer brands, including Skechers, FedEx, Asahi and PARKROYAL on Beach Road, as well as pickleball brands such as JOOLA, Franklin, Paddletek and Facolos. Player registrations for the event have reached full capacity. Professional category participants will compete for a prize purse of more than US$70,000 and 500 PPA ranking points, while the…
– and Entry into Australian Market – Driving Retail Presence with ‘Young at Heart’ Philosophy to Build Long-Term Competitive Advantages 3DG Holdings (International) Limited (“3DG Holdings” / the “Group”) (Stock Code: 2882) is pleased to announce that the Group’s first “Ultimate Luxury Shop” in Hong Kong officially opened on 19 June (Friday), establishing its presence at YOHO Mall in Yuen Long, one of the largest flagship shopping landmarks in the New Territories West and North, presenting a refreshed new image to greet each and every customer. The opening of the “Ultimate Luxury Shop” in Hong Kong not only represents an…
Aiming to Resolve Bus Operator Labor Shortages and Seamlessly Transform the Passenger Experience TOKYO, July 9, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB Co., Ltd. (JCB), Resona Holdings, Inc. (Resona) and ODAWARA AUTO-MACHINE MFG. Co., Ltd. (ODAWARA) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop and implement Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless payment solutions for public bus services. This initiative builds on the basic agreement signed on March 4, 2026, between JCB and Resona for the commercialization of UWB payments. With ODAWARA — Japan’s leading manufacturer of fare collection equipment for transit operators — joining the alliance, the three companies will…
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved AU$1.2 million in capital expenditure for the next stage of detailed design, engineering and long-lead procurement for its next-generation graphene manufacturing plant. The plant will modularise GMG’s recently commissioned Gen 2.0 Plant and support the development of a “Factory for Graphene Factories.” These capital funds will support feasibility level design, engineering and long-lead procurement for GMG’s “Fulcrum” Facility. Figure 1 shows an informational image of the planned facility, which will be located in GMG’s newly leased warehouse in Richlands, near the…
HIGHLIGHTS First regional test along the Lac 50 Deposit Corridor, as part of the recently commenced 2026 Angilak Exploration Program, results in major new discovery at Lac 50 Northwest, located ~4 km along strike from the Lac 50 Deposit area (Figure 1); The second hole at Lac 50 Northwest Discovery, L50W-DD-002, intersected 11.5 m of total composite uranium mineralization2 over five zones from 305.0 m to 479.9 m (Figure 2 & Table 1). The hole intersected 7.0 m of continuous mineralization (from 415.6 m to 422.6 m) averaging 7,974 counts per second (CPS1) including 1.6 m of high-grade mineralization2 with maximum radioactivity…
Senior executives, business transformation leaders, operational excellence practitioners, and industry experts from across ASEAN will gather in Kuala Lumpur for the 3rd ASEAN Operational Excellence & Business Transformation Summit 2026 (OPEX 2026), taking place on 28–29 July 2026 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Organized by CT Event Asia, OPEX 2026 is a premier regional platform dedicated to helping organizations build enterprise value through operational excellence, business transformation, resilience, and innovation in an increasingly complex business environment. About the Summit Under the theme “Building Enterprise Value When Transformation Meets Resilience and Readiness Under Real Pressure,” OPEX 2026 will bring…
– Empowering Vertical Scenarios with Technology to Accelerate Commercial Implementation HONG KONG, July 8, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – Phoenitron Holdings Limited (“Phoenitron” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 8066) is pleased to announce that CyberMirage (HK) Limited (“CyberMirage”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has recently entered into a five-year framework agreement (the “Framework Agreement”) for cooperation on voice artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology with Zhiyang Xintong Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zhiyang Xintong”; NEEQ: 831369). The two parties will collaborate closely on intelligent fire protection service system projects, both domestically and overseas. This marks the Group’s official entry…
Senior executives, business transformation leaders, operational excellence practitioners, and industry experts from across ASEAN will gather in Kuala Lumpur for the 3rd ASEAN Operational Excellence & Business Transformation Summit 2026 (OPEX 2026), taking place on 28–29 July 2026 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Organized by CT Event Asia, OPEX 2026 is a premier regional platform dedicated to helping organizations build enterprise value through operational excellence, business transformation, resilience, and innovation in an increasingly complex business environment. About the Summit Under the theme “Building Enterprise Value When Transformation Meets Resilience and Readiness Under Real Pressure,” OPEX 2026 will bring…
On April 17, the 2026 Encounter China Dialogue on Civilization Exchange was held at the China Cultural Center in Paris, bringing together researchers, scholars and cultural representatives from China and France to discuss opportunities for strengthening cross-cultural communication. During the event, the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies (ACCWS) and Les Amis de Wu Jianmin presented the findings of a joint research report examining the dissemination and reception of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China V among French cultural communities. The report analyzed how the book has been introduced and discussed in France, with a focus on cultural communication,…
Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK) announced the closing of its previously announced exclusive licensing and collaboration agreement with Travere Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TVTX) for the development and commercialization of civorebrutinib (also known as EVER001), a potential best-in-class oral, covalent reversible Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor in the U.S. and global markets excluding Greater China and certain countries in East and Southeast Asia. Under the terms of the agreement, Everest will receive an upfront payment of $112.5 million from Travere Therapeutics after the closing of the transaction. Everest is also eligible to receive up to approximately $1.03 billion in additional cash payments…
– The announcements come as SEQI, the FTSE 250-listed infrastructure debt fund advised by SIMCo – delivers an 8.4% NAV total return for FY2026 Sequoia Investment Management Company Limited (SIMCo), a global private credit manager dedicated to infrastructure with over $7 billion deployed since 2010, is pleased to announce two strategic partnerships — with PIMCO and with Investec — that significantly expand its ability to originate and execute infrastructure debt transactions at scale across OECD markets. A multi-billion dollar origination platform with PIMCO Together with PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income across public and private markets, SIMCo has…
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that June 2026 represents a record month for sales orders received by the Company, with over A$400,000 in sales orders booked during the month. The month was marked by broad customer activity across domestic and international markets. These orders reflect growing demand for the Company’s THERMAL-XR® energy-saving coating across the HVAC-R distributor and project activity and data centre sectors. Craig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented: “June 2026 has been the strongest month for sales orders in GMG’s history, and we are…
Radisson Mining Resources Inc. (TSXV: RDS) (OTCQX: RMRDF) (“Radisson” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results of three new drill holes recently completed at its 100%-owned O’Brien Gold Project (“O’Brien” or the “Project”) located in the Abitibi region of Québec. The three holes are from separate areas of exploration focus within the ongoing 140,000 metre step-out drill program. The results include the highest drill assay ever achieved in the Project’s history: 1,603.95 grams per tonne (“g/t”) gold (“Au”) over 1 metre within a mineralized interval of 316.31 g/t Au over 5.1 metres (core lengths). This record-setting intercept is in hole OB-26-385W4,…