Author: Marie Jones

Greenbriar Capital Corp. (TSXV: GRB) (OTC: GEBRF) (“Greenbriar”) is pleased to announce the following statement from our legal counsel in Washington, DC. Luis Baco, JD, LLM, states: “Greenbriar Capital Corp (“Greenbriar”) is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) on a 25-year Power Purchase and Operating Agreement (PPOA) for the development, construction, and operation of the 80MW to 160MW AC Montalva solar project. The Montalva PPOA now moves on to final approval by the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) and the Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB). This process…

Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (HKEX: 1177), a leading, innovative research and development (“R&D”) driven pharmaceutical conglomerate in the PRC, has announced that the abstracts on phase II study on clinical efficacy and safety of Penpulimab (AK105, PD-1 monoclonal antibody) it jointly developed and commercialized with Akeso, Inc. (“Akeso”, HKEX:9926) in combination with Anlotinib for first-line treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (“1L HCC”), have been accepted for poster presentation at the upcoming 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology (“ASCO”) Annual Meeting. As of to date, various phase II/III studies on combination of Penpulimab with Anlotinib have been activated, regarding treatment of various…

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, Aetna Insurance has extended its coverage of cell-free DNA screening tests, previously reserved for pregnant women over 35, to all expectant mothers. While Aetna has taken an encouraging step towards safeguarding maternal health during the COVID-19 pandemic, Stand Up! 4APA urges the insurance provider to make this policy change permanent. The organization also expects other insurance providers, including UnitedHealthcare, to promptly follow Aetna’s example. Following updated Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Ultrasound Practice Suggestions and COVID-19 MFM Guidance published in AJOG-MFM, Aetna is taking steps towards containing the spread of Coronavirus by…

The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”) has today announced the results of the “2020 HKIoD Corporate Governance Scorecard”. A highlight is that the mean Corporate Governance Index (CGI) score of the 2020 Scorecard has increased to 78.44 compared with 71.82, in the most recent survey announced in 2016, indicating significant improvement in Hong Kong corporate governance standards. In line with the survey results, HKIoD recommends that companies should aim to move from minimum compliance to more actively implement best practices. Besides, HKIoD advises listed companies that greater disclosure as a self-initiative drives better corporate governance. Since 2004, the Scorecard…

NIU Technologies (“NIU”, or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: NIU), the world’s leading provider of smart urban mobility solutions, today announced its financial results for Q1 2020. Road to Recovery with a Revenue of RMB 232.9 Million For Q1 2020, the revenue is RMB 232.9 million, which decreased by 34.4% YoY due to lower sales volume. The total number of e-scooters sold worldwide was 40,160 units, decreased by 39.4% YoY, which is attributed to the damaging effects of the global pandemic. The number of e-scooters sold in China reached 34,316 units, decreased by 43.5% YoY. On the other hand, the number of…

Renown digital asset custody provider Onchain Custodian today announced a strategic collaboration with CyberBank. Onchain Custodian’s secure, compliant custody solution will aid CyberBank’s trading platform business in meeting with regulatory compliance. CyberBank is a leading digital finance technology group in Asia and is the first to build a model that combines an exchange, custody services provider and investment funds. CyberBank has strong liquidity and funding, which powers its digital asset trading services and trading cloud service business. Through its collaboration with Onchain Custodian, CyberBank completes its business offerings, by tapping on Onchain Custodian’s expertise in custody of digital assets. CyberBank…

Virtual Electronics PTE LTD, a Singapore-registered outsourcing software development company, has launched a new smart collaboration services platform, VEnterface. The platform aims to facilitate collaboration among innovative Singaporean and Australian entrepreneurs, and improve their decision making using data discovery and data leveraging.Dr. Victor Paul, Senior Representative of Virtual Electronics PTE VEnterface platform features include: – Tools to estimate different innovative market entry variants (Algorithmic business) – Higher visibility of collaborators on the platform (Matching service) – Data-driven procedures to make well-weighted decisions on collaborations (Data-driven business) – A platform-based community for cooperation and partnering (Opportunities of sharing economy) Businesses in…

BEIJING – (ACN Newswire) – Since 2018, bond index funds have delivered an eye-catching performance as the bond market goes bullish, and bond index fund products have reported an exponential growth in not only the quantity but also the size, drawing increasing attention from investors. Southern Asset Management, as one of the earliest fund companies in China to develop bond index funds, has scaled up its bond index fund products continuously in recent years. According to Wind and the 1Q product reports, as of 1Q20, bond index funds managed by Southern Asset Management added up to more than RMB30 billion,…

SMC Electric Limited (“SMC Electric” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, collectively referred as the “Group”) has recently announced the details of the proposed listing of its shares on Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKEx”) (the “Share Offer”). Investment Highlights – Long history in the PRC-based electric tools and electric fans export industry. – Stringent quality control. – Established relationships with reputable overseas customers. – Close relationships with customers and reliable suppliers. – Cost effective production operations. – Highly experienced professional management team. SMC Electric plans to offer a total of 500,000,000 shares, subject…

Smartac Group China Holdings Limited (HKEX: 395, “Smartac” or the “Group”) has announced its unaudited operating performance for the three months ended 31 March 2020 (the “Period”). Revenue for the Period reached approximately RMB22.0 million, representing a growth of around 411.6% as compared with approximately RMB4.3 million for the corresponding period of last year and equal to around 85.3% of the annual revenue of approximately RMB25.8 million for 2019. The significant increase in revenue for the Period was mostly attributed to the Group’s strategic focus on developing the e-commerce solutions business through diversification of both its product offerings and client…

– BioStar 2 v2.8 now encrypts every data available as a default feature Suprema, a global leader in security and biometrics, has released a new version BioStar 2 platform, enhancing the cyber security features. Suprema BioStar 2 is a web-based, open, and integrated security platform that provides comprehensive functionality for access control and time & attendance. In addition to existing encryption of personal data, used for authentication with passwords, fingerprint templates and face templates, BioStar 2 now encrypts every data available that may potentially link to any specific individual. With this enhancement in BioStar 2 v2.8, this upscaled security will be…

– Residential Properties segment under the Space Optimisation Business registered a revenue growth of 294.2% in 1H2020 as compared to 1H2019 due to increase in revenue from the co-work co-live business at 31 Boon Lay Drive and the new serviced residence project in Myanmar. – The Group’s Logistics Services Business continue to deliver consistent revenue growth of 7.9% in 1H2020. Real estate management services group LHN Limited (“LHN”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) achieved a net profit after tax of approximately S$3.5 million for the six months ended 31 March 2020 (“1H2020”). The Group’s revenue decreased by 3.7%…

In just about three months, the coronavirus managed to spread across the globe triggering an economic crisis in its wake. As a result, the entire globe has experienced a short-term collapse in productivity hence a global financial crisis that experts predict could be worse than that of 2008. Even though central banks and financial authorities are trying to soften the blow with policies aimed at increasing liquidity in the global economy, it is evident that a global economic downturn is unavoidable. The big question, however, is: How are you as an investor preparing for the looming global economic crisis? What…

Jaguar Mining Inc. (“Jaguar” or the “Company”) (TSX:JAG) today announced financial results for the first quarter (“Q1 2020”) ended March 31, 2020. All figures are in US Dollars, unless otherwise expressed. Q1 2020 Financial Highlights – Gold production increased 28% with 21,008 ounces compared to 16,365 ounces in Q1 2019; – Consolidated Cash Operating Costs (“COC”) decreased 20% to $693 per ounce mainly due to increase in head-grade and devaluation of the BRL currency; – Consolidated All-in Sustaining Costs (“AISC”) decreased 23% to $1,103 per ounce; – Net Income of $12.3 million; cash generated from operating activities of $8.6 million;…

Huijing Holdings Company Limited (“Huijing Holdings” or the “Group”; Stock code: 9968), an integrated residential and commercial property developer in the PRC, with a foothold in the Greater Bay Area, has announced that the Group will be included as a constituent of the MSCI China All Shares Small Cap Index effective after the market close on 29 May 2020. MSCI Indexes cover companies with good operational results and solid potential. Those stocks selected meet various criteria including market capitalisation, liquidity and free float and thus are benchmarks in global equity markets. Being selected as a constituent of the MSCI China…

Significantly Reduces Charging Time of EVs Apollo Platform to be Licensed by Supercar Brand De Tomaso Enhances Group Market Potential Apollo Future Mobility Group Limited (“AFMG”, the “Company” ; SEHK stock code: 860.HK; and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is pleased to announce that following the recent completion of its rebranding, the Group’s new business direction has already yielded positive results. AFMG subsidiary GLM Co., Ltd (“GLM”), has successfully co-developed a new generation of 800V silicon carbide (“SiC”) dual inverter with ROHM Co., Ltd. (“ROHM”), a well-known Japanese semiconductor and electronic component manufacturer. This is the first important milestone…

PT Asuransi Jasa Indonesia, or Asuransi Jasindo, is ready to assist the claims process for the launch and in-flight insurance of the Palapa N1 Nusantara Dua Satellite, owned by client PT Palapa Satelit Nusa Sejahtera (PSNS). This was confirmed by Asuransi Jasindo’s Operations Director Dodi Susanto. “We are truly sorry that the Satellite Nusantara Dua launch failed. We will stand beside our client PSNS, and will assist PSNS especially on settling the claim,” said Dodi. The Nusantara Dua Satellite launch took place at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XLSC), Xichang, China, on April 9. Unfortunately, the Third Stage Launch Vehicle…

Profit Attributable to the Owners of the Company from Continuing Operations Amounted to HKD2.9 million Zhonghua Gas Holdings Limited (the “Company”; Stock Code: 8246) together with its subsidiaries (collective namely the “Group”) today announces that the first quarter results for the three months ended 31 March 2020 (“the Current Period”). During the period, the Group’s business has been seriously impacted by the Novel Coronavirus Disease (“COVID-19”). The total revenue from continuing operations recorded was reduced to HKD75.10 million, representing a 29.5% decrease in revenue year-on-year, from HKD113.6 million. The gross profit ratio and net profit after tax dropped by 22.2% and…

60% of Respondents from the Banking and Insurance Industries Indicated Reconciliation as Biggest Challenge during the Financial Close Process Trintech, a leading provider of financial software solutions, today announced the release of its 2020 Global Record to Report Benchmark Report. Trintech surveyed almost 200 enterprise companies across 31 countries through January 2020 to evaluate which parts of the Record to Report (R2R) process have been automated, which are in the process of being automated and where finance and accounting (F&A) organizations are looking to adopt automation in the future. Key findings from the survey on the trends in R2R automation…

Top-level domain (TLD) .Cloud announces the release of over 100,000 premium domain names with a new pricing structure to their worldwide partner network. These premium domain names are considered highly valuable for branding and marketing purposes and opens new opportunities for businesses to create modern branding and memorable websites. Released on May 6, 2020 at 16:00 UTC, the inventory totaling 103,395 domains is available for immediate purchase from hundreds of domain name registrars and thousands of their resellers. The inventory has been released within a simple new pricing structure with nine tiers, and one renewal price across all tiers. The…