Casa Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CASA) (OTCQB: CASXF) (FSE: 0CM) (the “Company” or “Casa”), is pleased to announce the closing of the first tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”). The Company has closed on a total of 4,917,000 units (each, a “Unit”) at a price of $0.125 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $614,625.00. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (a “Share”) and one common share purchase warrant (each full warrant, a “Warrant”). Each of the 4,917,000 Warrants entitles the holder to acquire one additional share for a period of two years…
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Across generations, rising costs and family pressures reshape financial priorities FWD Group Holdings Limited (FWD Group or FWD) today unveiled findings from its consumer outlook survey, showing that majority of Asia’s middle class feel financially anxious and underprepared for retirement, as rising living costs and growing family responsibilities reshape financial priorities across generations. Nearly three quarters (71 per cent) of middle-class consumers feel anxiety about their overall financial wellbeing, with top three concerns being the rising cost of everyday living (71 per cent); high cost of healthcare (43 per cent); and unexpected job loss or a reduction in their income…
Cloud-based AI application for colorectal cancer prevention: Enhancing detection of clinically significant lesions without compromising safety and workflow efficiency TOKYO, Feb 3, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced publication of the EAGLE Trial1 — a multicenter randomized controlled study evaluating the CADDIE™ device, the first cloud-based Computer-Aided Detection (CADe) application for real-time polyp detection during colonoscopy that is both FDA-cleared and CE-marked. The CADDIE software is the first solution introduced as part of the OLYSENSE™ Intelligent Endoscopy Ecosystem. The cloud-based CADDIE™ device for computer-aided detection indicates a potential polyp during…
Agreement Expands Access to Evonik’s CARE Brand Medical Grades in the U.S. and Canada Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, today announced an expanded distribution agreement that brings Evonik’s CARE brand healthcare grades into Formerra’s medical portfolio. Covering the United States and Canada, the agreement creates new access points for high-performance polyamides used in essential healthcare applications. This expansion kicks off at MD&M West 2026 this week, and underscores both companies’ commitment to supporting the healthcare market with high-performance materials, responsive service, and continuity of supply. It also builds on the companies’ two-year partnership, which introduced Evonik’s VESTAMID® and TROGAMID® families to Formerra’s…
This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Company’s amended and restated prospectus supplement dated November 18, 2025, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated May 15, 2025. Digi Power X Inc. (Digipower X or the Company) (Nasdaq:DGXX)(TSXV:DGX), a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company focused on the deployment of Tier-3 modular data centers powered by owned and controlled energy assets, today announced that Hans Vestberg, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Communications, has joined the Company as a senior advisor serving on its Advisory Board to support the Company’s expansion strategy. Mr.…
Bioxytran, Inc. (OTCQB: BIXT) (“Bioxytran” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing platform technologies spanning glycovirology, hypoxia, and degenerative diseases, announced the execution of a Sponsored Research Agreement with the University of Minnesota to support advanced biochemical research aimed at improving the understanding and development of novel polysaccharide and oligosaccharide interactions with biologically relevant targets. Under the agreement, research will be conducted at the University of Minnesota under the direction of Dr. Kevin Mayo, a recognized expert in biomolecular structure and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy The collaboration is designed to further characterize carbohydrate-binding interactions that may play a role in future…
On 29 January, Muyuan Foods Co., Ltd. (Muyuan Foods or the Company, Stock Code: 2714.HK), a leading enterprise in China’s pork industry, officially launched its share offering. This marks a crucial implementation phase in the Company’s listing process on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and also accelerates the implementation of its strategic international layout. As a technology-driven leader in the pork industry, Muyuan Foods has consistently set the pace for the development of the smart hog farming industry. According to Frost & Sullivan, the Company has ranked as the world’s largest hog farming enterprise in terms of both hog production…
On 30 January, COSMOPlat IoT Technology Co., Ltd. (COSMOPlat or the Company) formally commenced its initial public offering (IPO) process in Hong Kong, positioning itself to become the first listed entity in the Hong Kong market focused on the “AI + Industrial Internet” sector. As a leading provider of industrial digitalization and intelligent products and solutions in China, COSMOPlat is dedicated to the deep integration of advanced technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data with industrial applications, facilitating high-quality development within the manufacturing industry. The Company has established itself as one of the foremost…
TOKYO, Feb 2, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer: Takayoshi Futae; hereinafter: JCB) today announced a promotion campaign for inbound visitors to Japan in the Tenjin area of Fukuoka City, running from February 2 to March 31, 2026. As part of the ongoing business partnership between JCB and American Express in Japan, the campaign is also available to eligible overseas American Express Card Members, including those holding American Express cards issued through partner institutions. JCB and American Express have previously collaborated on initiatives supporting shopping districts and local retailers. In 2025,…
A new tool offers researchers a better way of exploring and understanding catalyst data. Modern industry relies heavily on catalysts, which are substances that speed up chemical reactions. They’re vital in everything from manufacturing household chemicals to generating clean energy or recycling waste. However, designing new catalysts is challenging because their performance is affected by many interacting factors. A new tool developed by researchers at Hokkaido University, published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods, will simplify the process by providing researchers with a way to easily view and explore data about catalysts, enabling them to identify patterns and relationships in…
Quam Plus International Financial Limited (Quam Plus Financial or the Group) is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the “3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2026” held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. The Group is honored to be one of the Gold Sponsors of this prestigious event. Dr. Kenneth Lam, CEO of the Group, who also serves as Chairman of the Forum Organizing Committee cum Executive Deputy Chairman of The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC), led a delegation of senior management to attend the forum. Mr. Paul Chan Mo-Po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of HKSAR were also in…
A growing number of robotics and artificial intelligence companies backed by Shoucheng Holdings Limited are set to appear at China’s 2026 CMG New Year’s Gala, reflecting the investor’s expanding footprint across the country’s emerging automation and embodied intelligence sectors. The latest company to confirm its participation is Noetix Robotics, according to recent announcements. Shoucheng Holdings led the company’s financing round in 2024 and has continued to increase its investment through subsequent rounds, making it Noetix Robotics’ largest external investor, people familiar with the matter said. Noetix Robotics’ appearance adds to a lineup that already includes other Shoucheng-backed firms. Unitree Robotics, known for its quadruped…
TOKYO, Jan 30, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – Anime Tokyo Station (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) is an anime exhibition facility dedicated to Japanese anime content, which has developed a passionate fan base both in Japan and abroad. Since its opening, the venue welcomed over 250,000 visitors from around the world. Led by the concept of rediscovering the appeal of anime, Anime Tokyo Station has expanded its presence to Roblox, one of the world’s leading immersive platforms, through the release of ANIME TOKYO STATION ON ROBLOX, a hub with interactive games that allow players to explore the charm of Japanese anime and…
Company reiterates focus on advancing ProLectin-M under an active FDA IND and progressing oxygen-transport programs for stroke and neurodegenerative disease Bioxytran, Inc. (OTCQB: BIXT) (“Bioxytran” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing platform technologies spanning glycovirology, hypoxia, and degenerative diseases, today issued a corporate update summarizing previously disclosed program developments and reinforcing the Company’s strategic direction entering 2026. (BioXyTran) Corporate Update Highlights (Previously Disclosed) ProLectin‑M (broad-spectrum antiviral platform) Bioxytran’s lead antiviral program, ProLectin‑M, is being developed under an active U.S. FDA Investigational New Drug (IND) framework, as previously announced by the Company. In October 2025, the Company announced the…
Over half of respondents eyeing business expansion in the Middle East Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) have jointly released the latest Standard Chartered Greater Bay Area Business Confidence Index (GBAI), which revealed that the business sentiment for most companies in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) remained steady amid persistent external uncertainties in Q4-2025. The GBA Index is released quarterly in January, April, July, and October each year. Following a rebound in the previous quarter, the GBAI indices showed a moderate quarter-on-quarter retreat in the fourth quarter of 2025. This has been seen as the result of diminishing returns…
The 3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2026 Seizing New Opportunities, Activating New Momentum, Creating a Bright Financial Future Quam Plus International Financial Limited (Quam Plus Financial or the Group) is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the “3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2026” held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. The Group is honored to be one of the Gold Sponsors of this prestigious event. Dr. Kenneth Lam, CEO of the Group, who also serves as Chairman of the Forum Organizing Committee cum Executive Deputy Chairman of The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC), led a delegation of senior management…
TEC Japan marks its 25th anniversary with the recent refurbishment of its inaugural centre at Cerulean Towers. Profitability has tripled over the last two years, attracting significant interest from major tech and financial institutions. TEC Japan boasts an impressive occupancy rate of over 90%, with prime locations fully occupied, reflecting strong demand for premium workspaces. Photo: TEC Cerulean Towers Centre The Executive Centre (TEC), the leading premium flexible workspace provider in Asia Pacific and the Middle East, proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary in Japan. Since the unveiling of its first centre at Cerulean Towers in 2001, TEC has established itself…
Expanded agreement infuses Formerra’s European healthcare polymer portfolio with life-saving Foster compounds.PUTNAM, CT AND ROMEOVILLE, IL, Jan 29, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – Formerra and GEON® Performance Solutions today announced an agreement that designates Formerra as the preferred distributor of Foster®, LLC medical compounds in Europe. This adds to Formerra’s current distribution of these materials in North and South America, enabling Formerra to now support customers who need the same product in all regions.Following GEON’s January 2025 acquisition of Foster, the agreement builds on Formerra’s long-standing, global partnership with GEON for flexible and rigid PVC and filled polypropylene materials.”Bringing Foster’s medical-grade portfolio to…
Recognition highlights employee participatory health promotion initiatives and support for and advocacy of parasports TOKYO, Jan 28, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announces that it has been recognized as a Tokyo Sports Promotion Company for fiscal 2025 under the certification program administered by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. This marks the 11th consecutive year of recognition for the Group, following its initial certification in fiscal 2015. The Tokyo Sports Promotion Company Certification System was established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in fiscal 2015, under which companies and organizations…
The 3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum, themed Capturing the Next Growth Momentum, and jointly organized by Hong Kong Association of Registered Public Interest Entity Auditors Limited (PIEAA), The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC), The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD), and the Association of Hong Kong Capital Market Practitioners Limited (HKCMP), was successfully concluded this morning. Mr Clement Chan, BBS, MH, JP, Chairman of the Forum cum Chairman of PIEAA; Mr. Paul Chan Mo-Po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of HKSAR, Dr. Kenneth Lam, Chairman of the Forum Organizing Committee cum Executive Deputy…