Taozhu New Creation Bureau, the robotics technology experience brand under Shoucheng Holdings (697.HK), is accelerating its entry into core consumer scenarios. On April 30, Taozhu New Creation Bureau’s Beijing apm store officially commenced operations; on May 1, its Beijing Chaoyang Hopson One store subsequently made its debut. The coordinated launch of two stores in prime commercial districts not only expands the brand’s offline consumer touchpoints but also marks the further extension of Shoucheng Holdings’ robotics industry strategy from the investment and industrial ends to the mass consumer market. Built around the brand philosophy of “reimagining tradition through innovation,” Taozhu New…
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Promotion coincides with the acquisition of AssuranceLab, new executive hires, four new partners, and a firm-wide digital transformation initiative Sensiba, a leading accounting, tax, and consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Monic Ramirez as Managing Partner, beginning today, the start of their fiscal year. Ramirez succeeds John Sensiba, who served 18 years in the position. The announcement is part of a broader series of leadership and strategic milestones that position Sensiba for its next chapter of growth. “Monic’s ascent from college graduate to Managing Partner exemplifies what Sensiba stands for – talent, tenacity, and a genuine commitment to our clients and…
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has developed an innovative technology known as Benwit (Palm Gasoline), enabling the conversion of crude palm oil (CPO) into high-quality biogasoline, and presenting a promising alternative for reducing Indonesia’s substantial dependence on imported petroleum and foreign extraction technologies. Geopolitical tensions have continued to disrupt the global oil market and threaten energy supply security across Southeast Asia, thus emerging economies such as Indonesia are placing greater emphasis on energy sovereignty to safeguard national interests against the volatility of fossil fuel supply chains. The research, funded by the Indonesian Oil Palm Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS), applies an advanced…
A global consortium of 64 experts (72 entities, 5 continents) unveiled two coordinated consensus plus policy brief reports, outlining a science‑driven roadmap to confront escalating health crises and to tackle the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs-including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, etc.: 75% of global deaths; 82% in low-/middle income countries; 90% of all death in European region). The centerpiece is HEAL-Healthy Eating & Active Living, ideally whole‑food plant‑predominant/vegetarian-vegan diets & daily exercise outdoors/active mobility-as the minimum, first‑line standard in health and care. The authors urge immediate action on Prevention-over-Treatment and reforming education and human‑relevant science (drug failure rate from animal studies is 90-95%, and as high…
Formerra, a leading distributor of performance materials, today announced the appointment of Matt Borowiec as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Borowiec will lead the company’s commercial organization to support continued growth and global expansion while strengthening sales execution and customer success. Borowiec is a seasoned executive with over 25 years’ experience in operations, commercial and P&L roles across resin manufacturing, specialty compounding, and distribution, including leadership roles at GE Plastics, PolyOne (now Avient), Transcendia, Celanese, and Kinsley Group. With this background, he is well positioned to lead Formerra’s commercial strategy at this important time in the company’s evolution. “Matt brings a…
Strategic acquisition is anticipated to position Datavault AI to bring CyberCatch’s AI-enabled cyber risk mitigation solution into Datavault AI’s SanQtum-secured edge Graphics Processing Unit ecosystem, addressing a global information security market projected to reach $240 billion in 2026 (Gartner) CyberCatch’s post-quantum cryptography conversion plan is also expected to position the combined company ahead of the AI-enabled “Q-Day” quantum-attack horizon, now compressed to as early as 2029 (Google) AI-enabled adversary attacks in 2025 rose 89% year-over-year while average eCrime breakout time fell to 29 minutes, a 65% increase in adversary speed compared to 2024, per CrowdStrike’s 2026 Global Threat Report, and…
Choosing from the many Credit Cards available in Singapore can feel overwhelming, especially when each option highlights different rewards, fees, and benefits. A card that aligns with your lifestyle can help you manage expenses better while offering value through rewards, convenience, and flexibility. Whether your spending leans towards dining, travel, shopping, or daily essentials, understanding a few key factors can help narrow down choices that match how you live and spend. Here are some important factors that can help you evaluate Credit Cards based on real lifestyle needs rather than just promotional offers. 1. Understand your monthly spending patterns Before comparing Credit…
Orders Expected to Approximately Triple Year on Year, Driven Primarily by Demand in Europe and North America Chigasaki, Japan, May 1, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – ULVAC, Inc. anticipates that orders for its continuous vacuum melting furnaces dedicated to rare-earth magnets will approximately triple year on year, driven primarily by magnet manufacturers in Europe and North America. In response to this growth in orders, ULVAC has decided to establish a new production system for these furnaces in Japan. By adding a production site in Japan to its existing facility in China, ULVAC will build a dual-site supply structure, providing customers with…
The 18th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards™ 2026, held on 23 April 2026 at the prestigious Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, concluded with resounding success, welcoming over 150 distinguished delegates from across the globe. Under the bold and forward-looking theme, “AI, Energy & Transition: Resetting ESG in a New Economy,” the summit redefined the traditional conference format—transforming it into a dynamic, emotionally resonant platform that celebrated not only innovation and thought leadership, but also the human impact behind sustainability and ESG transformation. A Powerful Opening: Redefining ESG in a Changing World The summit commenced with an inspiring Opening…
Datavault AI Inc. (Datavault AI or the Company) (NASDAQ:DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real‑world asset (RWA) tokenization technologies, today announced that it will report financial results for its first quarter of 2026 prior to market open on Friday, May 15, 2026. Following the release, Datavault AI will host a conference call and live webcast on the same day, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Conference Call and Webcast Information Date: Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET Participant Dial-in (US): 1-877-709-8150 Participant Dial-in (International): 1-201-689-8354 — or Click HERE for participant International Toll-Free access numbers Webcast Access: Click Here…
Founders Metals Inc. (TSXV: FDR) (OTCQX: FDMIF) (FSE: 9DL0) (“Founders” or the “Company”) reports high-grade gold results from the Lower Antino Target at its Antino Gold Project (“Antino” or the “Project”) in southeastern Suriname (Figure 1). Results include 6.0 metres (m) of 12.95 grams per tonne (g/t) gold (Au) – a significant high-grade intercept at Lower Antino – while continued systematic drilling expands the mineralized system along strike. Colin Padget, President & CEO, commented, “The 6.0 metres of 12.95 g/t gold in LA060 is an important result for Lower Antino. While the system has consistently delivered broad, lower-grade mineralization, this intercept suggests…
OMP, a leading provider of AI-powered supply chain planning, has been ranked in highest two across all four Use Cases in the 2026 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Supply Chain Planning Solutions report for process industries. This report, a companion to the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™, evaluates 16 vendors on Critical Capabilities and real-world Use Cases, helping organizations assess how well solutions support different levels of supply chain planning maturity. This recognition follows OMP’s recent position as highest in Ability to Execute and furthest in Completeness of Vision in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions: Process Industries. Get the full Gartner®…
Agreement Contemplates Bullion at $3,000 an Ounce to Spot for 24-Month Delivery with $40 Million Projected Profit at $5000 an Ounce. GoldVault(TM) Tokens Issue at Discount to Spot with Production-Linked Royalty Stream Datavault AI Inc. (Datavault AI or the Company) (NASDAQ:DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization technologies, and King Mining Capital (King Mining Capital) today announced that they have entered into a agreement for a multi-component strategic transaction that will combine a Datavault AI equity investment in King Mining Capital, a Datavault AI stock-funded purchase of 20,000 ounces of physical gold bullion,…
teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM Check out artworks featuring cherry blossoms and other spring flowers TOKYO, Apr 30, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – Mori Building Co., Ltd. and the art collective teamLab are pleased to announce that teamLab Borderless has been ranked 42nd globally and 4th in Japan in the world’s most visited art museums in 2025 published by the international monthly arts newspaper The Art Newspaper. Details: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/03/31/exclusive-the-worlds-100-most-visited-museums-in-2025-new-museums-a-big-hit-with-visitors teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM, Tokyo © teamLab The Art Newspaper is a monthly newspaper founded in 1990 with offices in London and New York. Leveraging an international network of correspondents active in…
Hong Kong’s international trade strength on display as cross-sector opportunities open new markets for global businesses The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today successfully concluded seven flagship lifestyle and licensing events, attracting over 95,000 buyers from 134 countries and regions for sourcing and business negotiations. Among the lifestyle fairs, the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair attracted over 32,000 buyers, Home InStyle drew some 20,000 buyers, and Fashion InStyle gathered some 12,000 buyers, while the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong saw over 9,600 buyers attend the concurrent events. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) attracted over 21,000 buyers, and the Asian Licensing Conference (ALC) featured…
Radisson Mining Resources Inc. (TSXV: RDS) (OTCQX: RMRDF) (“Radisson” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce assay results from sixteen new drill holes completed at its 100%-owned O’Brien Gold Project (“O’Brien” or the “Project”) located in the Abitibi region of Québec. Of note, today’s results include significant intercepts of high-grade gold in the new pilot hole OB-26-384 at 1.9 kilometres vertical depth, the deepest hole ever drilled at the Project. These results are the latest from the Company’s ongoing 140,000-metre step-out drill program and extend the scope of gold mineralization beyond the Company’s recent updated March 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate. Highlights include (summarized…
Wintermar (WINS:JK) records attributable net profit growth of 194%YOY to US$4.8million for 1Q2026 on 47.8% YOY revenue growth. Owned Vessel Division With more High Tier vessels in operation since December 2025, 1Q2026 recorded a 53.9% YOY increase in Owned Vessel Revenue amounting to US$22.8million, resulting in Owned Vessel gross profit doubling to US$12.7million for 1Q2026 on gross margins of 55.7% compared to 41.1% in 1Q2025. Chartering Division and Other Services Management continued to focus on marketing Owned Vessels and grow the Other services division where margins higher, resulting in a fall in Gross profit from chartering to US$0.03million (-15%YOY) while…
HONG KONG, Apr 30, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (2526.HK, “Diagens”) today officially launched DoctorBench, a medical AI evaluation platform, and unveiled its inaugural global medical foundation model leaderboard in Hong Kong. WiseDiag Technology’s WiseDiag-v2, Google’s Gemini-3.1-Pro-Preview, and OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 secured the top three positions. For the first time, the evaluation framework places “real-world clinical performance” at the center, constructing a multi-dimensional benchmarking system that closely mirrors authentic diagnostic and treatment scenarios. As medical foundation models accelerate their transition from laboratory research to clinical application worldwide, the industry has long lacked a metric that genuinely measures a model’s “clinical…
Since April, Fosun International (HKEX: 0656)’s A-share listed subsidiaries have released their Q1 2026 results. The market views this reporting season as a key window to gauge Fosun’s capacity to restore earnings and deliver profits following risk clearance. In accordance with the principle of prudence, Fosun made oneoff noncash impairment provisions in the 2025 financial year on certain real estate projects with impairment indicators, as well as goodwill and intangible assets of noncore business segments. This move was aimed at sharpening focus on core businesses and highgrowth areas. Guo Guangchang, Chairman of Fosun International, described the above strategic decision as…
FWD Group Holdings Limited (FWD Group or FWD) today announced strong first quarter new business highlights for the three months ended 31 March 2026. New business sales were up four per cent to US$720 million compared to the same period in 2025 on an annualised premium equivalent (APE) basis. New business contractual service margin was US$556 million, with year-on-year growth of 18 per cent. Introduced 11 new products around the region; the FWD Group consumer outlook survey released in February 2026 showed that the majority of Asia’s middle-class feel financially anxious and underprepared for retirement. Huynh Thanh Phong, Group Chief…