– Calling for Embedded AI Safeguards The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association (HKiNEDA) has released results from its 2025 Survey Questionnaire, polling 167 INEDs, advisors, and executives on the evolving landscape of corporate governance in dual listings, digital assets, Web3, and AI risks. Conducted ahead of the HKiNEDA Annual Conference 2025 —“Opportunities and Challenges for Independent Non-Executive Directors (“INEDs”) in Dual Listing Wave, Digital Asset Era, Web 3 & AI-Driven Risk” — the survey highlights the critical role of independent directors in driving Hong Kong’s competitiveness as an international financial hub, emphasizing innovation, compliance, and risk mitigation. Survey participants,…
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– First Quarter Expansion to 11 Physical Service Centres – Dual-Channel Strategy Drives Business Upgrade uSMART Securities Limited (uSMART Securities/ the Company), a strategic investment of Chow Tai Fook (Holding) Limited, is pleased to announce a major milestone in its Hong Kong dual-channel development strategy: the official opening of its Admiralty office, which will serve as the primary operational base for the Investment Banking Department, ECM (Equity Capital Markets), and Asset Management Department. Meanwhile, the new Tai Wai branch, located adjacent to Tai Wai MTR Station, will commence operations by the end of January. In line with plans to open…
NSPA Supports NATO Countries in the Acquisition and Sustainment of GA-ASI’s Advanced Multi-Domain RPA Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) have announced the procurement of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The program includes four Certifiable Ground Control Stations. First delivery is expected in 2028. Germany joins a growing list of NATO countries that have selected GA-ASI’s advanced MQ-9B RPA for its multi-domain capabilities with exceptionally long range and endurance. The platform provides pole-to-pole satellite control and de-icing capabilities to…
FEMALE EXCELLENCE REPRESENTED AT CULMINATION OF THE 2025 PROPERTYGURU ASIA REAL ESTATE SUMMIT The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES) concluded with a VIP Party at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, gathering four leaders who represent the rising influence of women on tomorrow’s cities. Presented as part of PropertyGuru Week, the ARES Power Women event emceed by Tina Ryan wove together themes of legacy, inclusion, sustainability, and leadership, honouring outstanding female leaders and reflecting on the ARES theme, “Trusted Marketplaces and Thriving Communities.” The four ARES Power Women 2025 recipients are: Ambassador Chantale Wong, a trailblazer…
AUSTRALIA’S FINEST REAL ESTATE EMERGES VICTORIOUS DURING CULMINATION OF THE 2025 PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS SERIES The 20th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series has culminated in spectacular style at its Grand Final, distinguishing sublime achievements by development companies from Australia. After a landmark journey through 13 property markets, the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final set apart Asia’s outstanding developers, developments, and designs in ceremonies today at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. Commemorating 20 years of recognising achievements in real estate, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final featured over 90 categories celebrating…
Successful Delivery of Commissioned ADC Candidate to Advance the Collaboration Between OBI and TegMine OBI Pharma (4174.TWO) announced that it has entered into a commercial license agreement with TegMine Therapeutics, Inc. (TegMine), a San Francisco-based biopharma focused on developing antibodies targeting cancer-associated glycans and glycoproteins, for a glycan-targeting ADC. Under the terms of the agreement, OBI is eligible to receive an upfront payment as well as development and commercial milestones. Following product launch, OBI will also receive royalties based on a tiered percentage of annual net sales. While the detailed financial terms are not disclosed in accordance with the confidentiality…
SBX Product Line Will Feature First-Ever AI-Powered Blockchain-Based Age-Gating System for Vape Products IKE’s patented biometric BLE Bluetooth chip and blockchain-based app will enable Charlie’s to ensure that underage individuals will not be able to activate or utilize the Company’s age-gated products. The IKE Licensing Agreement provides CHUC with a first mover advantage in youth access prevention (one of the FDA’s top priorities) and a three-year exclusivity period for age-gated nicotine analogue products. Charlie’s will test market the IKE age-gating system this spring with the Company’s popular SBX nicotine analogue product line; simultaneously, Charlie’s intends to incorporate the revolutionary technology…
AI to transform fan experiences, create new revenue streams and unlock sponsorship opportunities across the industry. The Argentine Football Association (AFA), reigning FIFA World Cup champions, has teamed with Verofax, its exclusive agentic AI partner, to launch Vamos Argentina, an AI-powered fan experience platform designed to transform Argentina’s 900+ million fans into micro-influencers, while promoting brands at a fraction of traditional influencer and social marketing costs. Unveiled at a launch event in Miami, Vamos Argentina introduces a unique Digital Media category that lets fans create branded experiences with secure, templated GenAI-driven images and videos featuring Argentine players and matchday scenes (UGC), and instantly post them to…
– ‘Pop & Play’ pavilion makes its debut with 150 IPs, fair premieres and limited-edition collectibles set to captivate the public HONG KONG, January 12, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – Kicking off a brand-new year, the 52nd HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, 17th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and 24th Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, running over four consecutive days. Highly international in scope, the three fairs are bringing together exhibitors and buyers from around the…
HONG KONG, January 11, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – Metaspacex Limited (“Metaspacex” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock Code: 1796.HK) announces that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Popcorn Technology LLC. Pursuant to the agreement, the two parties will jointly establish a project company to develop blockchain and digital finance-related businesses, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s strategic expansion into the Web3.0 and digital asset sectors. Through the collaboration, Metaspacex is expected to enter the high-growth digital finance sector and create new profit growth points by leveraging AI quantitative technologies and related trading platforms, while enhancing…
PromiCell, Inc. (the Company), a clinical-stage cellular immunotherapy company uniquely positioned to advance potentially curative cell therapies for cancer patients, today announced that the Company’s Chief Medical Officer, John Lee, MD, Ph.D., will present interim results of the Company’s lead asset PRO CAR – 201A, a STEAP1 directed CAR T cell that is currently in the clinic as a first-in-human phase 1 trial for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), at Biotech Showcase 2026 in San Francisco, California on Monday, January 12, 2025 at 11:15 am PST at the Franciscan D (Ballroom Level). About PromiCell, Inc. PromiCell, is…
Military Metals Corp. (CSE: MILI) (OTCQB: MILIF) (FSE: QN90) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has exercised its buyback right to retire the 1% net smelter royalty (“NSR”) that applied to its Slovakian portfolio. The 1% NSR covered three mineral properties, including the flagship Trojarová Antimony Gold Project, as well as the Tiennesgrund Antimony Gold Project, and the Medvedi Potok Tin Project. All three projects are now royalty free thus strengthening the strategic value of the portfolio. Scott Eldridge, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, “We are very pleased to have completed the buyback of the NSR royalty on…
– Record-breaking Hong Kong Tech Pavilion showcases three award-winning innovative technologies, highlighting the city’s leading role as an International I&T Hub Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) led the largest ever delegation of 61 Hong Kong tech companies to the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 6-9. In just the first two days, the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion drew visits from dozens of international brands, industry leaders and investors exploring the latest local innovations and potential collaboration. The participation enables local tech firms to access overseas markets,…
Four themed days to unlock new education and career opportunities with upgraded ‘CV Clinic’ The 35th Education & Careers Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 22 to 25 January (Thursday to Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Expo is open to the public with free admission. This year’s event is divided into separate “Education” and “Careers” sections and will bring together over 860 organisations from 23 countries and regions, including government bureaux and departments, tertiary institutions and education centres, to offer a wide range of information on further studies and…
Patriot Critical Minerals (“Patriot” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based critical minerals developer advancing the 100%-owned MEGA tungsten project in Elko County, Nevada, announces that as a result of a review by the British Columbia Securities Commission (the “Commission”), the Company is issuing the following news release to clarify its disclosure. Following the Commission’s review, the Company is noting that the technical report filed on November 27, 2025 is not in compliance with the requirements of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and investors should not rely on the information contained in this technical report.…
Large language models accelerate construction of materials property databases. Technologies that underpin modern society, such as smartphones and automobiles, rely on a diverse range of functional materials. Materials scientists are therefore working to develop and improve new materials, but predicting material properties is no simple task. Data science is key to transforming this field, and new tools powered by artificial intelligence are expected to accelerate the exploration, collection, and management of materials property data worldwide. The relationship between functional materials and their properties is complex. Even slight differences in composition or synthesis methods can affect electronic states and microstructures, often…
HONG KONG, January 8, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – On January 8, Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (“Iluvatar CoreX”, stock code: 9903.HK), the highly anticipated Chinese GPGPU chip design company, officially commenced trading on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The stock surged over 31.54% at the opening bell, propelling its market capitalization past the HK$ 48.37 billion threshold. The impressive first-day performance not only validated the market’s strong expectations for the substitution of domestic computing power but also highlighted the robust investment value of Iluvatar CoreX, serving as the “computing power chip backbone” for domestic large models. As a…
Focused on Stability, Regulatory Alignment, and Long-Term Business Growth As businesses face increasing regulatory complexity across borders, RAK ICC offers flexible solutions to simplify expansion and protect assets. RAK ICC offers a straightforward and globally aligned registration of holding companies for high net worth individuals, families and their advisors looking to manage investments, shareholding structures, and regional expansion. With a focus on regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, RAK ICC provides businesses with the tools needed to scale within the UAE and across the region. In an ever-changing global business landscape, RAK ICC allows businesses to operate within the UAE’s well-established…
The Start of the Precious Fragrance Project, Which Seeks to Express Sensibilities through Fragrance TOKYO, Jan 7, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – TANAKA MIRAI Lab., an in-house innovation organization of TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), launched the Precious Fragrance Project in fiscal year 2025 as part of its initiatives in the new “Precious Things” field, where it seeks to create new value. The first fruit of this project is a new perfume (limited series of 1,000 bottles, not for sale) with a unique fragrance, developed by TANAKA MIRAI Lab., that expresses the…
Military Metals Corp. (CSE: MILI) (OTCQB: MILIF) (FSE: QN90) (the “Company” or “MILI”) is pleased to report the first analytical results of the Company’s definition drilling campaign at the 100% owned flagship Trojarova Antimony Gold Project (the “Project”) in Slovakia as announced on November 4, 2025. The holes were designed to confirm historical drilling results and to support SLR Consulting’s work towards establishing a current mineral resource estimate on the Project. These priority assay results represent the main mineralized zone from the first hole of the program, 25-TVA-001. Highlights of the Results from hole 25-TVA-001 Include: – 23.2 meters (m)…