Author: Marie Jones

Established a Wholly-owned Subsidiary in Singapore to Seize Development Opportunities Presented by Belt and Road Initiative HONG KONG — AP Rentals Holdings Limited (“AP Rentals” or the “Group” ; Stock Code: 1496), a leading equipment rental-related solutions provider in Hong Kong, has established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore to expand into the Southeast Asian market and to seize business opportunities presented by the PRC’s “Belt and Road” initiative. Hong Kong and Macau have been the primary markets of the Group. However, in view of increasingly stringent environmental requirements imposed by the Hong Kong Government on the construction industry, the Group has…

Complements Parent Company BII’s “Collaborative Development Strategy in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei”; Successfully Implements “Going Out” Strategy via PPP Projects HONG KONG — BII Railway Transportation Technology Holdings Company Limited (the “Company” or “BII Trans Tech,” formerly known as “China City Railway Transportation Technology Holdings Company Limited,” and together with its subsidiaries referred to as the “Group;” HKEX code: 1522.HK) today held an unveiling ceremony to mark formally the debut of its new name. Many investors were present to congratulate and witness the Company making a new milestone. BII Trans Tech is the only overseas listed subsidiary of Beijing Infrastructure Investment…

Survey: Steady Sales Expected, e-Tailing Important Sales Channel HONG KONG — Fashion brand-promotion and launch platform CENTRESTAGE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully yesterday (9 September) after featuring more than 210 fashion brands from 22 countries and regions. The four-day (6-9 September) international fashion event showcased the latest brands and designer collections, attracting 8,500 buyers from 73 countries and regions, up 2.6 per cent over the previous year. Buyers from Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore and Indonesia increased significantly; and Asian buyers accounted for nearly 40 per cent of the total buyer attendance. Video: https://youtu.be/5Zn-227xVIE “CENTRESTAGE is an…

HONG KONG — The 36th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair ended its five-day run (5-9 September) today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades and Industries Ltd, the fair welcomed nearly 21,000 buyers from 92 countries and regions, up 4 per cent over the previous year. Buyer attendance from the Chinese mainland and elsewhere in Asia such as Indonesia, Korea, Singapore and Vietnam, as well as other regions including Canada, France, Iran, Russia and the United Kingdom saw satisfactory growth. Video: https://youtu.be/QNqsRAr1AmI “Hong Kong exports a wide range of watches and…

Reinforces Global Presence to Satisfy Rising Demand from High-growth Cloud Datacom Market HONG KONG — O-Net Technologies (Group) Limited (“O-Net” or the “Group”) (stock code: 877), a leading high-technology enterprise, announced that it has shipped 250,000 pieces of 25GbE, 40GbE and 100GbE Active Optical Cable (“AOC”) to major data center and network equipment manufacturer customers, marking a new milestone for the Group in satisfying the increasing demand from global web-scale operators. AOC, which integrates multimode optical fiber, semiconductor laser and receivers, control chips and modules, boasts high performance, low power consumption and cost-effectiveness. AOC has a wide range of applications, particularly…

– Increased selling price in long-term offtake agreement – Continued strengthening of cooperation with Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company SINGAPORE — BlackGold Natural Resources Limited (the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group” or “BlackGold”) is pleased to announce that the Group, through its subsidiary, PT Samantaka Batubara (“PT SB”), has signed an addendum (the “Amendment”) to the coal sales and purchase contract (the “Coal Sales Contract”) on 6 September 2017 with the Indonesian state-owned electricity company, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (“PLN”). This follows an earlier announcement by the Company on 1 December 2016 regarding PT SB’s entry into the Coal…

Next Generation Cost Effective LiDAR Product Designed to Enable Real-World Autonomous Car Applications HONG KONG — O-Net Technologies (Group) Limited (“O-Net” or the “Group”) (stock code: 877), a leading high technology enterprise, launched in Shenzhen today its next generation cost-effective light detection and ranging (“LiDAR”) product PANDA, which is a new pulsed laser product platform capable of 1550nm LiDAR autonomous navigation, 3D mapping and remote sensing ideal for autonomous car applications. The launch ceremony of PANDA was attended by industry experts, business leaders as well as key representatives from leading global technology and automobile companies including a leading internet and…

Featuring 210+ Fashion Brands, Some 20 Fashion Shows HONG KONG — Asia’s premier fashion event CENTRESTAGE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), started its four-day run (6-9 September) today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The show features more than 210 fashion brands from 22 countries and regions, along with nearly 40 fashion events, including the opening gala fashion show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, some 20 fashion shows, as well as designer sharing sessions, an industry forum, trend forecast seminars and networking activities. CENTRESTAGE debuted last year as a new promotion and launch platform for international, especially…

– Applications for research and development themes related to new technologies to which precious metals can contribute to and the practical application of products close on November 30 TOKYO — The Tanaka Memorial Foundation (Representative Director: Hideya Okamoto) announced that it will take applications for research themes for 2017 Precious Metals Research Grants between September 4 (Mon) and November 30 (Thurs). Applications will be accepted from Japanese educational institutions and public research institutes conducting research and development using precious metals. In this 19th year of the research grant, grants will be provided up to 5 million yen for the Platinum Award,…

Investigation of paper-based electronics continues to advance, showing exciting signs of progress. Tsukuba, Japan — Imagine folding up a paper-thin computer tablet like a newspaper. It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but such flexible electronics are moving closer to reality, according to a review in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Paper that is transparent and conducts electricity could have widespread applications, including foldable computers, transparent touch screens, and even digital camouflage clothing. “With widespread and intensive efforts, low-cost and light-weight ‘green’ electronics fabricated on transparent nano paper substrate will provide new…

Solid crystals that self-assemble to form channels for an electric current could make safer batteries. Tsukuba, Japan — Researchers have identified new solid materials that could lead to the manufacture of non-toxic lithium-ion batteries, according to a study recently published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Batteries are made of two oppositely charged electrodes separated by a liquid, gel-like, or solid ‘electrolyte’ medium through which electrically charged atoms, or ions, move. In many cases, these electrolytes are toxic and flammable, so researchers have been looking for non-toxic alternatives. Makoto Moriya of Shizuoka University in Japan investigated molecular crystals…

Stunning timepieces, Exquisite craftsmanship, One-of-a-kind treasures and a concluding Public Day on Saturday HONG KONG — The 36th HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair opened with ceremony today, continuing through 9 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), showcasing watches, clocks, machinery & equipment, OEM Smart Watches, packaging, parts & components as well as trade services, providing a one-stop sourcing platform for global buyers. The opening ceremony was held earlier with Edward Yau, Secretary of Commerce and Economic Development for the HKSAR Government, as guest of honour. Organised by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association…

– Tailored medical coverage for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and pre-diabetes patients – Access to healthy lifestyle incentives and community support HONG KONG — Cigna Hong Kong has today launched Cigna HealthFirst DiaMedic Plan (“DiaMedic”), a medical insurance solution tailored to the needs of individuals suffering from diabetes and pre-diabetes in Hong Kong. One in 10 people in Hong Kong suffer from diabetes[1], and the Hong Kong Hospital Authority reported a 31.5% increase in patients seeking consultation between 2009/10 and 2014/15[2]. DiaMedic is specifically designed to address the rising medical bills of these patients, who are frequently denied medical…

The First Israeli Company to be Listed on the Main Board of SEHK HONG KONG — Sisram Medical Ltd (“Sisram” or the “Company”; stock code: 1696.HK), a leading global provider of energy-based medical aesthetic treatment systems, today announced the proposed listing of its shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“SEHK”). The Company will be the first Israeli company to get listed in Hong Kong. Sisram plans to offer an aggregate of 110,000,000 shares (subject to the over-allotment option), consisting of 99,000,000 international offer shares (subject to reallocation and the over-allotment option) and 11,000,000 Hong…

Moscow, Russia and Tokyo, Japan — JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co. Ltd, and Russian Agricultural Bank (RusAg), one of the largest state owned banks in Russia, announced the signing of a license agreement on acquiring and issuing JCB cards. According to the terms of the agreement, RusAg will start accepting all JCB cards on the bank’s ATM network and POS terminals as well as issuing JCB cards and MIR/JCB co-badged cards. Irina Zhachkina, Deputy Chairman of the Board of RusAg commented: “Russian Agricultural Bank is actively developing cooperation with leading payment systems. We issue…

HONG KONG — Great Wall Pan Asia Holdings Limited (“GWPA” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, stock code: 583.HK) achieved sound and stable development in the first half of 2017 with actively seeking breakthrough in financial services business and constantly fulfilling the objective of business diversification. For the six months ended 30, June 2017, the total assets of the Group were HK$1,834.1 million, representing an increase of 10.1% over the end of last year. Total equity was HK$1,805.2 million, representing an increase of 10.1% over the end of last year. Earnings per share was HK10.58 cents. For the…

TOKYO — UNIQLO today announces that it will launch the Fall/Winter 2017 Uniqlo U collection at stores around Japan and through the uniqlo.com online store from Friday, September 29. This is the third Uniqlo U collection from the design team at the UNIQLO Paris R&D Center, led by Artistic Director, Christophe Lemaire. The new range stems from a drive to make clothing an ideal expression of its wearer, taking LifeWear toward the future through design, pattern, fabric development, and stitching innovations as part of a commitment to reinventing wardrobe basics. The full collection will be available at 62 UNIQLO stores and…

Core Net Profit Surges by 18.0% to RMB176.5 Million, with Core Net Profit Margin Achieving at 69.3%; Further Expands School Network and Size of Student Enrollment to Tap the Private Formal Higher Education Market HONG KONG — Minsheng Education Group Company Limited (“Minsheng Education” or the “Group,” Stock code: 1569) has announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2017 (“Period under Review”). Financial Highlights – Revenue increased by 4.9% to RMB254.6 million (1H 2016: RMB242.8 million) – Gross profit grew by 7.7% to RMB166.1 million (1H 2016: RMB154.3 million). Gross profit margin improved to 65.2% (1H…

Optimized Business Model Innovation and Efficiency with Net Profit Increased by 17.3% to RMB1294.1 million HONG KONG — China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd (“CDB Leasing” or the “Company”, stock code: 1606) is pleased to announce the unaudited consolidated interim results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”) for the six months ended June 30, 2017 (“the Period”). Financial Highlights： – total revenue of the Group amounted to RMB5,777.8 million, increased by 8.6% as compared with the same period of last year – Net profit increased by17.3% to RMB1294.1 million – Profit before income tax amounted to RMB1599.5million，increased…

HONG KONG — A pioneer integrated service developer in planning, investment development and operation of large-scale industrial towns in China, China VAST Industrial Urban Development Company Limited (“China VAST” or the “Group,” Stock code: 6166) announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2017. Profit attributable to owners of the Company surged 142.4% to RMB493.3 million. – Revenue increases 11.5% to RMB1,399.3 million – Gross profit soars 94.1% to RMB922.4 million; gross profit margin rises substantially from 37.9% for the same period in 2016 to 65.9%, mainly due to generally higher gross profit margin of land development…