The first commercial initiative of its kind in Tokyo in which a private heat supply operator accepts, stores and uses green hydrogen for both power generation and heat supply TOKYO, May 13, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – Akasaka Heating & Cooling Supply Co., Ltd (“Akanetsu”, a TBS Group company) held a Group “Hydrogen Heat Source Facility Commissioning Ceremony” on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The company supplies heating, cooling, and electricity to various buildings in the Akasaka 5-chome district of Minato-ku, Tokyo. In renewing its heat source facilities, the company has introduced hydrogen utilization equipment designed with safety in mind, while considering…
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– The company introduces a unified SAP Business AI Platform, deepening partnerships with Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Palantir At SAP Sapphire in 2026, SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) introduced the Autonomous Enterprise to help enhance the world’s most critical business workflows, so that humans and AI work together to meet the accelerating demands of global business profitably, strategically and safely. “For the mission-critical processes of our customers,‘almost right’just isn’t good enough,” said Christian Klein, CEO of SAP SE,“By uniting SAP Business AI Platform with SAP Autonomous Suite, we anchor AI agents in the business processes, data and…
At the LEGO Foundation’s annual meeting, the Board of Directors elected Agnete Kirk Kristiansen as Chair of the Board. As fourth generation member of the Kirk Kristiansen family, owners of the LEGO Group, she becomes only the fifth Chair of the Foundation since it was founded in 1986. Agnete Kirk Kristiansen has served as Deputy Chair of the LEGO Foundation since 2023 and replaces her brother Thomas Kirk Kristiansen who steps down to assume the position of Deputy Chair. In addition to her role at the LEGO Foundation, Agnete Kirk Kristiansen also serves as Deputy Chair of KIRKBI A/S, the…
– Revenue Increased by 4.1% to HK$1,115.6 Million – Net Profit Increased Notably by 11.3% to HK$122.4 Million Nissin Foods Company Limited (Nissin Foods or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, the Group; HKG: 1475) today announced its unaudited first quarter financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2026 (the Reporting Period). The Group reported revenue of HK$1,115.6 million for the Reporting Period, representing an increase of 4.1% from HK$1,071.9 million of the corresponding period of 2025. Gross profit increased by 6.9% year-on-year to HK$402.1 million, due to the continued implementation of cost efficiency initiatives. Gross profit margin…
SinoMab BioScience Limited (“SinoMab” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 03681.HK) is pleased to announce that Dr. Shui On Leung, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, was invited as a special guest to present at the 2026 LifeArc Translational Science Summit in London,UK. As one of the most influential global events in translational medicine, the summit brought together top scientists, practicing clinicians, industry leaders, policymakers and institutional investors from across the globe. During the event, Dr. Shui On Leung delivered a keynote speech, systematically outlining SinoMab’s R&D strategies for autoimmune diseases…
Anson Resources and POSCO Holdings have received board approval for a binding agreement to develop POSCO’s Direct Lithium Extraction (“DLE”) Demonstration Plant at the Green River Lithium Project in Utah. POSCO to lead the project at its own expense including the design, construction and operation of its proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (“DLE”) Demonstration Plant POSCO to pay ~AUD $7.2 million (USD $5.2 million) non-dilutive facilitation fee to Anson. The collaboration positions Green River as a potential cornerstone asset in the emerging U.S. critical minerals and battery supply chain. During operation of the demonstration plant, the parties will evaluate broader commercial…
GTDC appointed V.S. Hariharan, Managing Director and Group CEO of the Redington Group, to its Executive Committee (EC) to guide strategy and provide operational oversight. The EC advances the organization’s mission to educate, advocate, and influence the tech industry on the evolving role of IT distribution worldwide. Mr. Hariharan leads Redington’s $11.8 billion distribution and supply chain business across 40 markets. Redington continues to strengthen its role as a Technology Orchestrator, enabling seamless connections across the ecosystem to Unlock Next opportunities for partners. The Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC), the world’s largest consortium of technology distributors, named V.S. Hariharan, Managing Director…
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a 3 year lease, with options for term extension, to support production expansion and to provide additional office space for staff. The site is within the Richlands suburb of Brisbane, nearby to the existing headquarters of the Company. The site has over 2,100 square metres of covered space — including offices, meeting rooms and a high ceiling warehouse. Craig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented “This is the first site for expansion for our company —…
Gold Basin Shareholders will receive identical consideration as those who tendered to CANEX’s earlier offer Liquidity, enhanced financial capacity, and significant premium of 242% represent key benefits for Gold Basin Shareholders Combination will consolidate the Arizona oxide gold district CANEX Metals Inc. (CANEX) (TSXV:CANX) and Gold Basin Resources Corporation (Gold Basin) (TSXV:GXX) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the Arrangement Agreement) to combine their respective businesses by way of a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the Arrangement). The combined company will be managed by the CANEX executive team. Under…
– Set to Reach 50-Club Milestone in Hong Kong This Year – Aiming for 2,500 to 3,000 Clubs in Asia Pacific Within Next Two to Three Years Anytime Fitness (the Company), a globally renowned 24-hour fitness chain, has seen strong growth across the Asia-Pacific region in recent years. Benefiting from a significant rise in public health awareness in the post-pandemic era, it has continued to accelerate its market expansion. In particular, Hong Kong, as a strategic growth market for the Company, is expected to reach the milestone of 50 clubs by the end of the year. A further 25 clubs…
Casa Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CASA) (OTCQB: CASXF) (FSE: 0CM) (“CASA” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that it has received aggregate gross proceeds of $432,777.30 to date in 2026 through the exercise of 4,453,364 common share purchase warrants (the “Warrants”). The Warrants were originally issued pursuant to the Company’s private placements completed in April of 2025 and February of 2026. Each Warrant entitled the holder to acquire one common share of the Company upon exercise. Net proceeds will be deployed to advance Casa’s 2026 exploration programs at the Congress Gold Mine in Arizona and the Arsenault Copper-Gold-Silver Project in British Columbia,…
The partnership delivers 85% uplift in engagement and drives measurable impact through AI-powered decisioning. CleverTap, the all-in-one customer engagement platform, has won Silver at the Thailand MarTech Awards 2026 in the Impact MarTech category, in partnership with Rabbit Rewards, the loyalty and lifestyle platform for Bangkok’s BTS Skytrain and a widely used commuter ecosystem in Southeast Asia. The recognition highlights how CleverTap and Rabbit Rewards have transformed customer engagement by building a real-time, agentic engagement model powered by autonomous decisioning, designed to serve millions of commuters in a high-frequency environment. Rabbit Rewards operates at the intersection of daily commuting, payments, and lifestyle…
TOKYO // MANILA, May 12, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, has officially formalized partnership with the Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP) through a Memorandum of Agreement signed on April 30, 2026. The agreement was signed by CCAP Chairman Mr. Rolando P. Ebreo and President Ms. Geraldine C. Liggayu at the RCBC Office, Robinsons Equitable Tower, and by JCB International’s Mr. Takumi Takahashi, Executive Vice President, JCB International Co. Ltd., at JCB’s headquarters in Japan. CCAP’s signing was witnessed by Mr. Wataru Tamura,…
– Sustainability targets reflect environmentally responsible manufacturing practices and support a comprehensive corporate sustainability transformation HONG KONG, May 12, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – May 11, 2026, Gold Peak Technology Group Limited (SEHK: 40) completed a syndicated green and sustainability-linked loan facility (the “GSLL Facility”) of HK$675 million with 10 major banks. With Hang Seng Bank Limited as the mandated lead arranger and bookrunner, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited is the mandated lead arranger and Malayan Banking Berhad the lead arranger. Other arrangers include Chang Hwa Commercial Bank, Ltd. Hong Kong Branch; Bank of Dongguan International Limited; China Zheshang Bank Co., Ltd. Hong…
– TopNC, the ‘First Chinese Commercial Aerospace Stock’ in Hong Kong, Formally Launches IPO Shanghai Top Numerical Control Technology Co., Ltd. (“TopNC” or the “Company”) has officially initiated its IPO process, with plans to commence trading on May 20. It is set to become the “First Chinese Commercial Aerospace Stock” in the Hong Kong stock market. This IPO is jointly sponsored by Guotai Junan International and CCB International. RBC, 3W, Boyu, HHLRA, CDH, TT International, Mirae Asset, GSAM etc. serve as a cornerstone investor. The company plans to globally offer approximately 65,330,000 shares. The share price is set at HK$26.39…
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce GMG’s energy saving and anti-corrosion graphene coating solution, THERMAL-XR, is being applied to the air conditioners for two luxury towers in Australia currently under construction at the Gold Coast in Queensland (the “Project”). The Project includes spraying THERMAL-XR on a total of between 300 to 600 air conditioners, see Figure 1 showing how the THERMAL-XR is sprayed on the air conditioners in GMG’s spray booth facility in Brisbane Queensland. Figure 1: Spray Booth and Curing Area for Air Conditioners for Project To view an…
ASGH and Medical Fair open concurrently, showcasing cutting-edge AI, Robotics and MedTech The fifth International Healthcare Week (IHW), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opens today, featuring two flagship events. The sixth Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) is being held today and tomorrow (11 and 12 May) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) under the theme “Fuelling Healthcare Breakthroughs”. The summit convenes over 90 influential international healthcare officials, research and medical experts, start-ups, investors, and business leaders from related industries to explore global healthcare trends, with a focus on frontier technologies, AI breakthroughs, pandemic preparedness, silver health,…
Managing daily expenses can feel overwhelming, especially when bills, subscriptions, and lifestyle spending happen across different platforms. However, organising payments strategically using credit cards and cashbacks, and structured spending habits can help unlock better control, higher cashback, and long-term savings. In Singapore, where digital payments are widely accepted, aligning expenses smartly can help turn routine spending into value-earning opportunities. Unplanned spending often results in missed reward opportunities and unnecessary fees. When payments are scattered across multiple methods, tracking expenses becomes difficult, and potential cashback categories may go underutilised. In 2023, the average monthly household expenditure in Singapore was SGD 5,931.…
TruMerit, a global leader in healthcare workforce development and credential verification, today announced that it has issued its first verifiable digital credentials to healthcare professionals through a new partnership with Credivera, marking a major step forward in secure, portable credential verification for the global healthcare workforce. The first group of digital credentials has been awarded to nurses and other healthcare professionals who successfully passed TruMerit’s global certification examinations over the last year. These include the Certified Global Nurse credential and credentials tailored for nurses and other healthcare workers specializing in rehabilitation care. These secure credentials can now be stored, managed, and shared digitally, allowing…
REAL ESTATE LEADERS GATHER IN CAPITAL CITIES TO LAUNCH THE AWARDS PROGRAMME AS IT EXPANDS WITH NEW CATEGORIES ACROSS A DYNAMIC NATIONAL MARKET The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) programme returns for its ninth edition in 2026 following two successful launch events in Sydney and Melbourne, announcing a roster of new categories that elevate real estate standards across the country’s booming urban centres. This year’s winners will be recognised at the gala celebration of the 9th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) to be held on Friday, 4 September 2026, at the Shangri-La Sydney. Entries are now open until July. Key…