Author: Marie Jones

SGX-listed Singapore eDevelopment Limited (“SeD”, SGX:40V) wishes to announce that its biomedical subsidiary incorporated in Nevada, Global BioLife Inc. (“Global BioLife”) will be presenting its research on its Functional Fragrance Formula (“3F”) against tuberculosis at the 2020 American Society for Microbiology (“ASM”) Biothreats Conference. The 2020 ASM Biothreats Conference will take place from 28 January 2020 to 30 January 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. ASM is one of the largest life science societies, with more than 30,000 members, including researchers, educators, and health professionals. The ASM Board of Directors supplies strategic direction to the society and focuses on biodefense and emerging…

The Director-General of Investment Promotion of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Stephen Phillips, today (October 28) started his duty visit to Seoul in Korea as part of the latest efforts of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) to promote Hong Kong’s business attractions. During the visit, Mr Phillips will meet with start-ups and leaders from various sectors including financial services, consumer products and medical. He will also meet with members of local chambers of commerce and industry and trade and investment promotion agencies as well as speak at a seminar organised by InvestHK and in co-operation with the Korea Chamber…

The “Shareholder Engagement and Activism in Hong Kong” conference co-organised by the Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA) and ONC Lawyers was a big success, with more than 170 attendees from various industries having inspiring conversation and discussions about shareholder engagement and activism issues and hearing expert speakers sharing their relevant knowledge and thoughts from different perspectives. Dr Eva Chan, Founding Chairman of HKIRA, said, “As co-organisers of the conference, HKIRA and ONC Lawyers, are very grateful with the enthusiastic response received from the participants this year. Shareholders and activists have become more and more assertive in recent years, with…

Shandong Ruyi Technology Group (“Ruyi Group”) has announced that Jining City Urban Construction Investment Co., Ltd. (“Jining City Urban Construction Investment”) has become its second-largest shareholder with a shareholding of 26%. The transaction consideration was approximately RMB3.5 billion. Yafu QIU, Chairman of Ruyi Group, remains as the single controlling shareholder of the Group. Founded in 1972, Ruyi Group is now a leader in China’s textile and apparel industry and a fully-integrated enterprise with a portfolio of world-renowned accessible luxury brands. The Group tops its peers in China’s textile and apparel industry in terms of overall competitiveness and has established an…

The 21st HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today and runs until 30 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). More than 2,700 exhibitors from 35 countries and regions are taking part to showcase innovative, fashionable and practical lighting products. Meanwhile, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will return in its fourth edition from 29 October to 1 November at AsiaWorld-Expo. The latest products from more than 400 exhibitors from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan and a first-time exhibitor from Thailand…

On 24 October 2019, China Everbright Limited (“Everbright”, stock code: 165.HK), the only alternative asset management company from mainland China that is listed in Hong Kong and the flagship overseas investment platform of China Everbright Group, successfully hosted its 8th Everbright Investment Conference in Zhengzhou, China. During the conference, under the theme of “Embrace the Unknown, Change for Chances”, Everbright focused on the topics of cross-border investment, as well as the prospects of development for China’s various industries. Everbright discussed ways to create opportunities and breakthroughs for development with all the different guests and attendees. Everbright also unveiled the company’s…

To Co-develop High Potential Market in Yangtze River Delta region Zhonghua Gas Holdings Limited (the “Company”; Stock Code: 8246) together with its subsidiaries (collective namely the “Zhonghua Gas”) today announces that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Shanghai Jiulian Group Co., Ltd (namely the “Shenergy Jiulian”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shenergy (Group) Co., Ltd. (collective namely the “Shenergy Group”) on cooperation in area of Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG”). Zhonghua Gas and Shenergy Jiulian cooperate to form a 60: 40 Joint Venture (“JV”) to co-explore end users market in Yangtze River Delta region for maximizing the edges of…

On 24 October, Sheng Ye Capital Limited (“Sheng Ye Capital” or the “Group”, stock code: 6069.HK), a professional enterprise financial services provider offering accounts receivable financing and other related solutions mainly in the energy, construction and medical sectors in the PRC, has transferred its listing from GEM to the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKEX”), adopting the new stock code “6069”. As the first commercial factoring company in the PRC to get listed on the Main Board of the HKEX, Sheng Ye Capital is well-positioned to capture future business opportunities, capitalizing on a greater awareness…

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) will be holding its second Asia Video Summit this year from 4 – 6 November at the Ritz Carlton, Millenia, Singapore. With over 100 speakers representing 80 companies across the Asia Pacific region, the Asia Video Summit brings to its delegates a riveting line-up of sessions covering the themes of Business Models, Advertising, News, Human Capital and Policy. With video delivery migrating on-line, monetisation becomes entirely different to traditional Pay TV, and the right Business Model remains the central question for the industry. And as the industry continues to witness major consolidation, what is…

‘Discover Ningxia’ International Cultural Tourism Festival 2019 ended on a perfect note in Ningxia. 20 international ‘influencers’ and lucky fans of Ningxia, concluding their chosen Ningxia tours, so carefully and intuitively designed for the event, enthusiastically describing their experiences, enriched with video broadcasts, photography and graphics, for each other and for their online followers; sharing Ningxia’s deep cultural heritage, rich touristic resources and beautiful high-quality products, vivid impressions for friends around the world. The Ningxia 2019 International Cultural Tourism Festival selected ‘Discover Ningxia’ as its theme and adopted a combination of online and offline methods to create vivid and dynamic…

Macquarie remain unbeaten in Singapore’s biggest corporate relay event as over 1,470 participants swapped ties for trainers to race for corporate glory in Singapore’s financial district. Macquarie was crowned the “fastest firm in the city” following their first-place finish in the seventh running of the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Singapore, as 147 teams took to the city’s financial district to battle it out for top spot in the annual event. Each team consisted of 10 members who were tasked with running the one-mile course in the fastest possible time before passing on the baton to the next colleague. The team…

NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (“NetDragon” or “the Company”, Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building internet communities, is pleased to announce that 2019 World Conference on VR Industry (“WCVRI”), co-hosed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (“MIIT”) and The People’s Government of Jiangxi Province, was held in Nanchang, Jiangxi on October 19-21, 2019. With the theme of “VR Adorns the World – VR + 5G for a New Era of Perception”, the conference aimed to encourage the industry to seize the historical opportunities at the initial stage of 5G commercialization, integrate the characteristics of the…

PLAY Distribution is the official distributor of the Suunto Smart Wearable range in Singapore. The Suunto Smart Wearable range is one of the brands in PLAY Distribution portfolio, which spans Toys & Figurines, Paper & Crafts, Tech & Lifestyle, Stationery & Licensed Merchandise, and Sports & Travel. Suunto products are known for their design and innovation for sports watches, dive computers and instruments used by adventurers all over the globe. In Singapore, PLAY Distribution distributes the range of fitness and performance, including Suunto 5. Slim, compact, and powerful, Suunto 5 (retailing at $499) has arrived in Singapore. Suunto has channelled…

Sany International Holdings Company Limited (“Sany” or the “Company”; HKSE stock code: 631) announced today that Mr. Liang Zaizhong has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr Qi Jian, the original Chairman of the Board, has been re-designated as the Vice Chairman of the Board and remained as the Chief Executive Officer. Mr Qi will continue to be responsible for operation and management of the mining equipment segment, focusing on product innovation and enhancement of the Company’s efficiency of operation. He will deepen product promotion of wide-bodied vehicles, pure-water hydraulic support systems and thin coal…

‘Discover Ningxia’ 2019 International Cultural Tourism Festival ended on a perfect note in Ningxia. 20 international influencers and lucky fans of Ningxia, following their Discover Ningxia tour experiences, so carefully and intuitively designed for the event, enthusiastically described their Ningxia tour to an international group, enriched with live video broadcast, photography and graphics. Ningxia’s deep cultural heritage, rich touristic resources and beautiful high-quality products became even more vividly displayed to friends around the world. The 2019 Ningxia International Cultural Tourism Festival selected ‘Discover Ningxia’ as its theme and adopted a combination of online and offline methods to create vivid and…

Russia-Africa Summit will welcome many African leaders, mainly men and many in the political sphere. One well-known woman will stand out. Isabel dos Santos is a globally known African investor and she speaks more than 5 languages including Russian. Black female-owned businesses are the fastest growing economic force in the U.S. but we have yet to see this same pace in other regions of the world. The challenges are the same. The challenges that black women face as entrepreneurs are lack of startup capital, resources and loans, along with racial and gender discrimination within the largely, male-dominated sectors of financing…

JCB Co., Ltd. held the 16th JCB World Conference in Ko Olina, Hawaii on 16 and 17 October. First held in 1988, the JCB World Conference is a biennial event where JCB partners from all over the world share JCB business strategy and strengthen partnerships. In the past the conference has been held in such locations as Tokyo, Kyoto, Vienna, San Francisco, Bali, and Taiwan. A total of 500 people representing around 150 partner companies, primarily JCB brand card issuers and merchant acquirers, from 27 countries and regions around the world gathered at the conference this year. Ichiro Hamakawa, Chairman…

The 2019 World Conference on VR Industry (WCVRI 2019), co-hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and Jiangxi Provincial People’s Government, is being held in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, from October 19th to 21st. WCVRI 2019 is seizing the opportunity at this initial stage of 5G commercialization to launch discussions on how VR (virtual reality) will support more extensive application scenarios and be empowered by more stable technologies with a theme of “VR Adorns the World – VR + 5G for A New Era of Perception”. The Conference has attracted experts, scholars and company leaders from over 30…

Alaya Consulting announced the winners of the Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards (HERA) 2019. The annual awards recognise excellence in ESG reporting and aim to build trust among stakeholders. This year, HERA acknowledged ESG reports in 6 categories. The award winners were selected from more than 70 nominations, resulting in a donation of HKD40,000 to Greeners Action, a Hong Kong registered charity organisation that has been advocating environmental protection for 26 years. Tony Wong, founder of Alaya Consulting, the organiser of HERA, said: “We are thrilled to celebrate the winners of the HERA 2019. They are trailblazing leaders of the…

Holista CollTech Ltd (ASX:HCT, “Holista”) and SunFresh Fruit Hub Sdn Bhd (“Fruit Hub”) announced today a research and development collaboration to produce three key healthy ingredients for the global Bubble Tea industry, a popular global drink fad that has raised serious concerns about its effect on diabetes and obesity. Holista, a food ingredients specialist listed in Australia, and Fruit Hub, which processes and packages fruit juices and beverage ingredients, said that while the Bubble Tea sector is growing rapidly, many consumers are not aware of the consequences to personal health. A typical 500 ml Bubble Tea drink contains at least…