– Five August fairs draw over 500,000 visits – Food Expo, Food Expo PRO, Beauty & Wellness Expo, Home Delights Expo and Hong Kong International Tea Fair drew to a successful close today. The five concurrent fairs welcomed some 1,860 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions and attracted over 500,000 visits – Over 90% of local exhibitors accepted electronic payment options for added attendee convenience, and the per capita spending reached HK$1,615; an increase of more than 6% compared to last year – Four new theme days drove local spending, creating a vibrant spending atmosphere – The International Conference of…
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Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide a business update on the commercialisation progress of THERMAL-XR® Powered by GMG Graphene. GMG and Nu Calgon have signed an agreement with a consultant to prepare and submit a Pre-Manufacture Notice (PMN) for its USA Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval to import and sell in the USA, as previously announced in its THERMAL-XR® re-submission. The PMN application is expected to be submitted before the end of October and the potential approval is expected to take less than 12 months. The PMN will be substantially different from the Low Volume…
Türkiye received $4.7 billion in international direct investment in the first six months of this year. The Netherlands, the USA, Germany, Ireland, Norway, and the United Kingdom were the countries from which Türkiye received the most investment capital. Commenting on the issue, BankPozitif Chairman Dr. Erkan Kork stated that despite the global decline in international direct investments, Türkiye has performed better, saying, “Our country is attracting significant investments from global actors with its entrepreneurial business culture, young population, and competitive products and services. Over the last 20 years, Türkiye has become a country that attracts 1% of the world’s investments…
Highlights: Strong analytical results from the inaugural drilling campaign for Q2 Metals including: CS-24-010: Cumulatively 181.1 metres (“m”) at 1.67% Li2O Widest interval of 120.3 m at 1.72% Li2O including 19.0 m at 2.06% Li2O CS-24-007: Cumulatively 94.6 m at 1.52% Li2O Widest interval of 27.1 m at 1.96% Li2O including 11.1 m at 2.49% Li2O CS-24-008: Cumulatively 27.0 m at 1.63% Li2O Widest interval of 19.3m at 1.75% Li2O including 6.2 m at 2.23% Li2O CS-24-009: Cumulatively 115.9 m at 1.48% Li2O Widest interval of 82.1m at 1.43% Li2O including 15.7 ma t 1.88% Li2O Q2 Metals Corp. (TSX.V:QTWO)(OTCQB:QUEXF)(FSE:458) (Q2 or…
The Perse School (Singapore) (TPSS) has won the tender conducted by the Economic Development Board (EDB) and Singapore Land Authority (SLA) in the first half of 2024 to provide foreign system education on the site at 58 Chestnut Drive. Under new leadership, led by CEO Johan Stromsater and school principal, Daniel Cross, TPSS targets a launch on the new campus in January 2025 with a future-focused Cambridge curriculum to equip students with academic, critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. TPSS is working towards ERF registration, and subject to regulatory approval, will open to students from 3-11 years of age from…
– Set to be Included in Hong Kong Stock Connect in September Entering mid to late August, the Hong Kong stock market began to enter the peak period of interim report disclosure. Some high-quality enterprises, with their unique business models and outstanding performance in management and operation, achieved significant performance growth and stood out in the Hong Kong stock market, such as Qunabox Group (HKG: 0917). Revenue and profit continue to grow significantly, set to be included in Hong Kong Stock Connect in September Qunabox Group is the largest AI interactive terminals network company in China and also the pioneer…
A clear testament to the success of its past editions, Rockbird Media is thrilled to announce the 12th Retail & E-Commerce Summit Asia, set to unfold on September 26, 2024, at the One Farrer Hotel in Singapore. Themed “Retail Revolution: The Limitless Growth in the Age of AI,” this premier event is poised to dive deep into the seismic shifts reshaping the retail and e-commerce landscape. Despite its smaller population compared to regional neighbors, Singapore is on track to achieve a remarkable US$5,901 million in retail and e-commerce revenue by 2024. This impressive growth highlights the city-state’s burgeoning role in…
With rapid HR advancements on the horizon, Rockbird Media is just in time to announce the 16th edition of the HR Leaders & HR Tech Strategy Meeting, taking place on September 24, 2024, at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event, themed “Advancing into the Nexus of Human and Technology,” will be a crucial platform for addressing the evolving role of technology in HR. As Malaysia’s HR Technology market is poised for a significant 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years, this year’s gathering will focus on equipping HR professionals with strategies to integrate cutting-edge…
– Robust R&D Pipeline Drives Continued Commercial Progress – Efficient Integration of Acquired Assets Supports Long-Term Growth Trajectory Results Highlights: – Revenue and net profit reached US$78.9 million and US$18.8 million, respectively. – APAC market revenue grew significantly by 31.0%, driven by both organic growth and contributions from SJ Medicare and PT Revass, the South Korean and Indonesian distributors acquired in Q4 2023. – Total sales volume of proprietary products remained at 717,000 units. – In 1H2024, the Group made extensive efforts to integrate eucatech AG, a German company acquired last year, into its operations and reorganize its production lines,…
Four newly added thematic days focus diverse experiences throughout the fairs – Food Expo, Food Expo PRO, Beauty & Wellness Expo, Home Delights Expo, Hong Kong International Tea Fair & the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM) opened today, attracting some 1,860 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions – Introducing four theme days, featuring a wide array of delicacies and beverages. Coupled with a variety of exciting events, the exhibitions offer a diverse range of shopping and entertainment experiences – Lucky draw prizes worth over HK$500,000 are up for grabs and Smart Bidding enables visitors to bid on various tantalising food and…
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has signed a contract for the purchase of two SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), scheduled for delivery in 2025. This follows JCG’s ongoing Company-Owned, Contractor-Operated agreement with GA-ASI for operating SeaGuardian, which began in April 2022. “Since JCG started operating SeaGuardians, they have been used for various JCG missions, including supporting search and rescue and disaster response, specifically during the 7.6 magnitude earthquake early this year near the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture and maritime surveillance during the 2023 G-7 Summit in Hiroshima, and the system has performed…
– Empowering Product Strength through R&D Innovation, Laying a Solid Foundation and Prioritizing Stability FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – In the first half of the year, the Group recorded the following operating results: – Revenue rose by 2.3% to RMB14,345 million; gross profit margin rose by 1.6 percentage points to 50.4% – Net operating cash inflow increased by 40.6% to RMB2,730 million – Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB1,952 million with net profit margin of 13.6%, and EBITDA margin was 24.0% – Working capital remained at a healthy level: – The percentage of gross average working capital…
CISO FSI ANZ 2024 invites cybersecurity professionals in the Financial Services Industry to join this free virtual event designed to inspire and share intelligence. The online gathering will cover everything from cyber strategy, risk management, governance, program and incident management, leadership, to enabling business growth. CISO FSI ANZ offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and find ways to avoid cyber threats in the FSI industry. Benchmark your strategies with peers and learn how to get buy-in and collaboration in your projects across the board. Key topics include: Strategies to advance your company’s cyber security maturity models How to…
– Double-Digit Growth in both Revenue and Net Profit – Proposed Interim Dividend of RMB 0.16 per Share Weilong Delicious Global Holdings Ltd (WL Delicious or the Company) and together with its subsidiaries (the Group) (Hong Kong HKG: 9985) announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (the Reporting Period). In the first half of 2024, against the backdrop of increasing global uncertainties, the Chinese economy maintained a robust growth momentum. Benefiting from the growing consumption willingness of young consumer groups led by Generation Z, the casual snack food industry has exhibited strong growth prospects. During…
– Revenue Increases 27.1% YoY – Twin Engines Build New Momentum for Extensive Application of AI – Prospect of Profitability is Bright – Innovative Model Drives Explosive Business Growth Financial Highlights: – In the first half of 2024, the total revenue amounted to RMB1,867 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 27.1% – The revenue of the 4ParadigmSage AI Platform (the “Sage AI Platform”) business grew by 65.4% year on year to RMB1,251 million, accounting for 67.0% of the total revenue – The SHIFT Intelligent Solutions business recorded revenue of RMB453 million, accounting for 24.3% of the total revenue – The…
CISO Canberra invites cyber security professionals to explore the critical role of public sector cyber security in protecting the public and driving transformative leadership strategies for delivering the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy. The tech demo exhibition will showcase cutting-edge services and innovations driving change in the cybersecurity landscape. InfoSec leaders will share their strategic insights in no-nonsense talks, providing valuable substance over empty rhetoric. Key themes include: STRENGTH IN UNITY: Building robust shields against cyber threats by navigating the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy to be the most secured nation. AWARENESS, EMPOWERMENT, & COORDINATION: Maturing cyber security culture through…
The opening ceremony of the exhibition entitled “Launch from Greater Bay Area: Nanhai I Shipwreck and the Maritime Silk Road”, co-organised by the Development Bureau (DEVB), the National Cultural Heritage Administration and the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, was held on August 15. Featuring artefacts discovered from Nanhai I, an ocean-going merchant ship, and relevant artefacts from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, the exhibition showcases the role of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area on the Maritime Silk Road. The opening ceremony was officiated by the Secretary for Development, Ms…
– Overall Occupancy Rate Exceeds 80% – Annualized Distribution Yield Reaches 8.52% Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust (Yuexiu REIT, together with Yuexiu REIT Asset Management Limited, collectively known as the REIT; stock code: 0405) has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024. 2024 Interim Results Highlights: – Overall operation was stable, with total revenue of RMB 1,034 million (corresponding period of 2023: RMB1,061 million). – Distribution of approximately RMB0.0371 per unit, equivalent to approximately HK$0.0405 for the period. This represents an annualized distribution yield of 8.52%. – As at 30 June 2024, the overall occupancy rate…
Darwinbox, a global leader in providing end-to-end Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS), has significantly transformed the operations of Security Bank Corporation, one of the largest private domestic universal banks in the Philippines and its subsidiaries. This comes as Darwinbox continues to enhance the HR landscape in the Philippines by helping companies optimize their human resources (HR) and improve overall operational efficiency. Security Bank EVP and Chief People Officer, Nerissa Berba, said that Darwinbox, a new-age, enterprise-ready Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, optimized the bank’s processes, reduced manual tasks, and enhanced efficiency with streamlined workflows. Security Bank has already observed significant…
Capitalising on the rapid growth in the buying and trading of Whisky Casks to discerning investors and consumers Combining the industry-leading knowledge and expertise of the Whisky Cask Club founder, Alex Knight and SMI’s Mark Bedingham’s, the former regional Managing Director (Asia Pacific) of Moet Hennesy, extensive global industry knowledge SMI Vantage Limited (SGX: Y45) (“SMI” or the “Company”), a Singapore-based investment and management company listed on the mainboard of the SGX is pleased to announce the acquisition of a controlling interest in Whisky Cask Club (“WCC”). This move marks a significant step in SMI Vantage’s strategy of investing in…