First readings suggest a better Q3 on recovery from COVID-19 disruptions Standard Chartered and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (“HKTDC”) released the inaugural “Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index” (“GBAI”), the first forward-looking quarterly survey in the market that looks at the business sentiment and synergistic effects across cities and industries in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (“Greater Bay Area” or “GBA”). The index suggests that respondents expect an evident easing of contractionary pressure in Q3 after a challenging Q2 due to COVID-19 disruptions. According to the survey, the GBAI’s ‘current performance’ index for business activity stood at 37.0 for…
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The Greenbriar Capital Corp. (TSXV: GRB) (OTC: GEBRF) (“Greenbriar”) CEO has been made aware through many direct phone calls and emails of an ongoing controversy in Social Media channel on YouTube which indicated that there might have been rumors about the company. To make certain for our shareholders, the company would like to clarify that it has not paid any Youtuber for any type of marketing or promotional program, nor has it involved in any sort of market abuse activities. Yet, as the rumors passing by, it might have negatively affected Greenbriar’s integrity and success. If further false rumor and…
Growing global demand for flexible workspace continues amidst market uncertainty; MNCs and domestic corporates in China shift away from traditional leases to manage costs; New centre opening will add additional 725 workstations and 43,938 square foot The Executive Centre (TEC), the leading premium flexible workspace provider, today announces it has opened two new Centres in China: Shui On Plaza in Shanghai and The One Place in Hangzhou, and expanded its GEM Tower Centre in Shenzhen. The Centres, which opened in July, add to TEC’s footprint in China of 725 workstations and 43,938 sq ft.…
SinoMab BioScience Limited (“SinoMab” of the “Company”, stock code: 3681.HK), a Hong Kong-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of therapeutics for the treatment of immunological diseases, is pleased to announce that SinoMab and D2M Biotherapeutics Limited (“D2M”) have entered into a Research, Development and Commercialization Agreement (“R&D Agreement”) for long term collaboration for the identification of novel drug targets. Other than the R&D agreement, the Company is also going to invest totally USD 5 million in D2M as pre-A1 round investment. Dr. Nan BING, one of the founders of D2M, served as a Senior Director…
At present, China Baofeng (International) Limited (“China Baofeng” or the “Company”, stock code on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 03966) and East Step International Holdings Limited (the “Offeror”) are jointly issuing the Scheme of Arrangement Composite Document (the “Scheme Document”) dated Thursday, 23 July 2020. The Scheme Document containing, among other things, (I) The definitions, (II) The actions to be taken by the shareholders, (III) the expected timetable, (IV) a letter from the Company’s Board, (V) A letter from the Independent Board Committee of the Company, (VI) a letter from the Independent Financial Adviser, (VII) the Explanatory Statement; and the…
– All hotels will offer COVID-19 tests for just HK$785 As part of Dorsett Hospitality International’s ongoing commitment to the local community under #DorsettCares, the Hong Kong-based hospitality group is the first hotel group to partner with leading global genetic testing and digital health company Prenetics to offer the local community, associates and hotels guests in Hong Kong a peace of mind with 24/7 access to the Project Screen by Circle COVID-19 test, recommended by the World Health Organisation and officially recognised by the Hong Kong government, as we collectively fight to contain the city’s third wave. Hong Kong-based Prenetics is…
SINGAPORE, July 22, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – After the recent announcement of Singapore Vet 2020’s postponement, the organisers of Singapore Vet – CloserStill Media, today announced the new dates for the rescheduled event. Singapore Vet will be taking place on 22 – 23 October 2021 at Suntec Singapore. This will be the second time that the conference-led exhibition for international veterinary professionals will be held in Singapore. On announcing the new dates, CloserStill Media Asia’s Managing Director, Andy Kiwanuka said “We believe rescheduling the event is the most responsible course of action to ensure our stakeholders’ safety and wellbeing. The new dates give…
Benchmark Metals Inc. (TSXV: BNCH) (OTCQB: CYRTF) (WKN: A2JM2X) (“Benchmark”) is pleased to announce that it has added a fifth drill rig to its 50,000 metre drill program and provides an update on the drilling and field exploration completed to date. Over 10,500 metres has been completed from +60 drill holes targeting resource definition and expansion areas. Sample shipments to the laboratory are ongoing with assay results anticipated for early August. Benchmark’s Lawyers gold-silver project is located in the Golden Horseshoe of north-central British Columbia, Canada. John Williamson, CEO commented, “The addition of this third diamond drill rig increases…
Adelaide, AUS, July 22, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Agilex Biolabs, Australia’s largest specialist bioanalytical laboratory for clinical trials, and Endpoints News launched a new webinar “How Easy is it to Move Your Trials to Australia” at BIO Taiwan 2020. Watch here: https://tinyurl.com/y2ktufhv. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/y2ktufhv. The webinar details step-by-step guidance for moving new or delayed trials to Australia, and Agilex Biolabs’ clients discuss how they made the decision and the benefits, and any challenges. Agilex Biolabs, the only FDA-inspected lab of its type in the region, is located in Adelaide, South Australia in a science and biotech specialist hub.…
The Scheer Foundation announced today the appointment of Ms. Madeline “Maddy” Cross-Parkin as Director of Music Grants, effective July 14, 2020. Maddy, who was chosen after an international search, is a brilliant pianist currently following a cursus at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. Maddy will lead the Music Grants allocation of the Foundation, and will develop a strategic plan for the Foundation music initiatives. Maddy will have the ultimate decision in granting assistance to young artists. The Scheer Foundation historically has been operated in the fight against malnutrition but has recently expanded its reach to Arts & Music.…
The leading Australian CRO for biotechs and Frost & Sullivan 2020 Asia-Pacific CRO Market Leadership Award winner Avance Clinical has been contracted to conduct a clinical study of Atossa Therapeutics’ proprietary drug candidate AT-301, to be administered by nasal spray. Avance has successfully completed multiple clinical studies of Atossa’s proprietary Endoxifen. Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATOS) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company seeking to discover and develop innovative medicines in areas of significant unmet medical need with a current focus on breast cancer and COVID-19. Yvonne Lungerhausen, CEO, Avance Clinical said: “Avance Clinical is very pleased to be working with Atossa…
Saudi Payments, Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) subsidiary, and the operator of national payment network (mada), has partnered with JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co. Ltd., to enable the acceptance of JCB cards in the Kingdom as part of its policy in opening the way for global payment companies and systems to enter the local market in order to support its strategy to enrich the payments environment in the Kingdom and provide modern payment methods in a way that reduces cash and raising the level of competition in this sector, in addition to its…
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and JCB International Co. Ltd. (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., enter into a regional agreement to provide online merchants and shoppers with enhanced payment options. Through this collaboration, the two homegrown Asian brands will jointly provide quality e-commerce and payments services for the Southeast Asian market. The partnership will launch in July 2020 in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, followed by Singapore and the Philippines in the following months. JCB will offer year-round and seasonal discounts and an additional safe and secure payment method for shoppers.…
Funding round led by HSBC with additional investments Mastercard and SBI Investment Co. Episode Six, a next-generation financial technology provider, today announced that it has secured $7 million of its Series A funding. The round was led by HSBC and includes investments from Mastercard and SBI Investment Co., Ltd., which first invested in Episode Six through its FinTech Business Innovation Fund in 2017. “Financial institutions and innovators in other industries like healthcare are beginning to realize the constraints of legacy technology, especially given the increasing demand for new products and streamlined efficiencies,” said Episode Six CEO John Mitchell. “We have developed…
China Tonghai IR has announced the winners of Quam IR Awards 2019. Quam IR Awards is proud to recognize and reward the very best listed company in investor relations industry. The winners of the QIRA have opened the door of communication through diversified channels, representing the tact and professionalism of investor relations. As in previous years, award winners were selected based on judging criteria including Corporate transparency, Investor Relations Performance and Interactions with shareholders. The keen enthusiasm for the 5th Quam IR Awards can be seen from the entries. A total of 12 companies have differentiated themselves from their competitors…
Hua Hong Semiconductor Limited (“Hua Hong Semiconductor”; 1347.HK), a global, leading specialty pure-play foundry, announced that its 95nm SONOS (Silicon Oxide Nitride Oxide Silicon) embedded non-volatile memory (eNVM) process platform has further enhanced its technological advantages and greatly improved its reliability through continuous innovation and upgrading. Hua Hong Semiconductor’s 95nm SONOS eNVM process technology is widely used in Microcontroller Units (MCU), Internet of Things (IoT) and other fields, and offers good stability, high reliability and low power consumption. Compared with the previous generation of technologies, the 95nm SONOS eNVM 5V process has achieved smaller design rules, smaller chip area of…
Antengene Corporation, a leading innovative hematology and oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing global first-in-class and best-in-class therapies, today announced that it has successfully closed US$97 million in Series C financing. The financing was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC with additional support from new investors including GL Ventures (an affiliate of Hillhouse Capital), GIC, and a large, reputable long-term investor. Existing investors including Qiming Venture Partners and Boyu Capital also participated. “We appreciate the recognition and trust from these prestigious investment institutions. This round of financing has drawn support from among the world’s largest…
– Seamless, end-to-end, feature-rich membership management system packs a powerful punch – Built by the gym industry for the gym industry, Circuit(TM) is the superior choice for gym operators of all shapes and sizes Evolution Wellness Solutions (EWS) today launched its cloud-based membership management system, Circuit(TM), to the global marketplace, now giving gym operators access to a world class solution to support their operations. Circuit(TM) is owned and managed by EWS, part of the Asia based Evolution Wellness Group (Evolution Wellness), the owner and operator of Asia’s largest wholly-owned network of fitness clubs, including Celebrity Fitness and Fitness First. “Circuit(TM)…
The e-commerce platform sold over 280,000 smartphones in 2019, with Infinix Mobile leading the chart, followed by Realme and Xiaomi. Daraz, the pioneering e-commerce platform in Pakistan, offers customers access to the largest assortment of mobile phones across the country. The platform’s catalog carries 10 million products across more than 100 categories, and “Mobile and Tablets” has remained one of the leading categories on Daraz. In 2019, 37 new phone models were launched exclusively on the platform by leading brands such as Samsung Mobile, Nokia Mobile, Vivo Mobile, Infinix Mobile, and Tecno Mobile. The e-commerce platform sold over 280,000 smartphones in…
Commodities Intelligence Centre (CIC) today announced the launch of the international version of its web-based business intelligence tool suite, CIC Data Pro, and Leads Generation Business Growth Service. CIC, in partnership with the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), has also offered these new packages under the SBF Rising in Support of Enterprises (RISE) Programme for eligible SBF members. The SBF RISE Programme aims to help Singapore businesses, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), tide over the challenges arising from COVID-19, push on with digital transformation efforts and emerge stronger. For details, please refer to https://www.sbf.org.sg/activities/sbf-rise-programme. Catered to a broad range of industry…