– “First Direct Drive Stock” Enters International Capital Markets, Raising Net Proceeds of Approximately HK$983 Million Direct Drive Tech Limited (“Direct Drive Tech” or the “Company”, stock code: 6731) was officially listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The Company offered 50,000,000 shares under the Global Offering, of which the Hong Kong Public Offering was approximately 208.56 times subscribed. The final offer price was set at HK$21.60 per share with a board lot of 100 shares, raising gross proceeds of approximately HK$1,080.0 million. “From day one, Direct Drive Tech has pursued a single goal…
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Indicated Grade Approximately 25% Higher Than the Measured and Indicated Grade of the Largest Known Graphite Deposit in the United States Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (NASDAQ: ATCX) (“Atlas Critical Minerals” or the “Company”), a diversified critical minerals exploration company, today announced the maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) for its 100%-owned Malacacheta Graphite Project (the “Project”) in Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The MRE is contained in the Technical Report Summary (“TRS”) filed as Exhibit 96.1 to the Company’s Report on Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) today. The TRS, including the MRE, was prepared independently by SGS…
Sport-Inspired Brand Celebrates Campus Style, American Heritage, and the Iconic Polo Shirt from the Rustic New York Countryside U.S. Polo Assn.®, the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has launched its 2026 Fall-Winter Global Collection, a modern expression of American style rooted in the heritage and energy of the sport of polo. Photographed in the beautiful countryside of Millbrook, New York, the campaign blends the sophistication of New York lifestyle with the authenticity of Hudson Valley’s equestrian heritage. From local gathering places and small-town Americana to scenic polo fields and countryside settings, the location creates a…
2026 Beijing CBD Forum Holds Roundtable Dialogue for Diplomatic Envoys On the afternoon of June 16, the Roundtable Dialogue for Diplomatic Envoys was held in Beijing as part of the 2026 Beijing CBD Forum Annual Conference. Under the theme “Advancing Higher-Level Opening Up, Sharing New Opportunities for Development,” the event gathered diplomatic envoys from multiple countries, representatives of Chinese and foreign companies, and experts and scholars for in-depth discussions on international cooperation, high-quality development, and related topics. At the event, the Great Strategic Think Tank, a subsidiary of the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies, presented the interim findings…
On 28 September 2026, the Huatai-PCG HKEX KRX Semiconductor Index ETF (Stock Code: 3569, HKD counter), issued by Huatai-PCG Asset Management Limited (Huatai-PCG), was officially listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong . The fund tracks the HKEX KRX Semiconductor Index, the first co-branded index jointly developed by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and Korea Exchange (KRX). The index brings together leading semiconductor-related companies listed in Hong Kong, China and South Korea, providing investors with a convenient investment tool to participate in Asia’s semiconductor value chain. As one of the first exchange traded funds (ETFs) tracking this…
As global AI model infrastructure investment enters a boom phase, and with continued penetration of edge AI and vehicle electrification and smart features, the printed circuit board (PCB) industry is benefiting from both technology upgrading and value chain re-rating. Riding this industry tailwind, Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic Co., Ltd. (“Kinwong” or the “Company”, 3228.HK), a leading global PCB manufacturer, officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 29, 2026, completing its “A+H” dual listing platform. The prospectus lays out a clear “1+1+N” business structure: telecommunications and data infrastructure (including AI compute) as the new growth driver, complemented by high-potential…
Highlights Tank Stream Labs opens new flexible workspace in Brisbane, expanding operations into Queensland Tank Stream Labs now operates in 8 locations across Australia, strengthening its and Scalare’s presence in the early stage technology ecosystem across Australia Strategic expansion – the opening of Tank Stream Labs in Brisbane is another step in Scalare’s ongoing plans to build a connected early stage technology ecosystem Brisbane location expected to be EBITDA and cash flow positive in FY27, enhancing Scalare’s financial performance Scalare Partners (ASX: SCP) (“Scalare” or the “Company”), a leading technology start-up accelerator, announces that its 100% owned subsidiary, Tank Stream Labs…
Casa Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CASA) (OTCQB: CASXF) (FSE: 0CM) (the “Company” or “Casa”) is pleased to announce the closing of the first tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (September 9, 2026) (the “Offering”). The Company has closed on a total of 15,000,000 flow-through units (“FT Units”) at a price of $0.10 per flow-through unit for gross proceeds of up to $1,500,000. The FT Units consist of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant (each full warrant, a “Warrant”). Each of the 7,500,000 Warrants will be exercisable at a price of $0.15 until September 28, 2028. Net proceeds…
Trevor Bithrey joins Chervon as Vice President, Pro End User Marketing and Research – Canada, effective Monday, September 28, reporting to CEO Joe Galli. Bithrey joins Chervon with over 25 years of professional power tools experience. He has excelled in his increasingly responsible positions in building both the DeWalt Canada business and the Milwaukee Canada business. He brings an impressive and diverse skillset in account management, end user marketing, aftersales service and end user research. He also has experience building and leading exceptional teams in Canada. Bithrey will also be part of the newly formed Chervon Global End User Research…
Chervon promotes Kevin Gee to Vice President of Pro Product Development – FLEX, effective Monday, September 28, 2026, reporting to CEO Joe Galli. Kevin Gee joined Chervon after a 15-year international career in the Milwaukee Pro Power Tool business. He started his career at TTI in 2011 as a Field Sales Store Representative in Toronto, Ontario. He moved through several Milwaukee marketing positions in Canada and was then promoted to a marketing position with Milwaukee based in Hong Kong in 2013. He then rose to the position of Group Marketing Manager in Milwaukee Asia in 2016. In 2017, Kevin was…
Recognition awarded under the new Workflow, Agentic AI and Low-Code/No-Code category introduced for the Chartis RiskTech100(R) 2027 Wibmo, a PayU company and full-stack PayTech provider, has won the Chartis RiskTech100® Disruptor Award for Workflow, Agentic AI and Low-Code/No-Code innovation, recognizing its work in agentic fraud and risk intelligence through Wibmo Agentic Risk Intelligence Assistant (ARIA) and its broader fraud and risk management ecosystem. Chartis Disruptor Award presented to Wibmo for Workflow, Agentic AI and Low-Code/No-Code innovation under the Chartis RiskTech100® 2027 The award is part of the new Disruptor categories introduced for the Chartis RiskTech100® 2027. The category recognizes disruptive…
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the “Private Placement”) with a private investor (the “Subscriber”) pursuant to which the Subscriber has subscribed for 6,465,336 ordinary shares (“Ordinary Shares”) of the Company at a price of CA$2.15 per Ordinary Share for total gross proceeds to the Company of approximately US$10,000,000. The private placement has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Private Placement for the scale-up of graphene production and liquid…
– Disciplined Portfolio Growth Supported by Enhanced Credit Risk Management – Driving Digital Transformation and AEON Ecosystem Anchor Strategic Development AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (AEON Credit or the Group; HKG: 00900) today announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31st August 2026 (1HFY2026/27 or the Reporting Period). During the Reporting Period, the Group continued to prioritise sales and receivables growth by building a high-quality portfolio that emphasises income generation, growth and resilience. Revenue for 1HFY2026/27 amounted to HK$961.4 million, an increase of 7.2% compared with HK$897.1 million for the six months ended 31st August 2025…
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has substantially revised upward its forecast for Hong Kong’s merchandise export growth in 2026 to 42%-47%, following significantly stronger-than-expected global demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related technologies, prompting a major upgrade to the trade outlook. Meanwhile, the latest HKTDC Export Confidence Index (3Q26) indicates that exporter sentiment remains broadly positive despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. The Current Performance Index stood at 51.8, while the Expectation Index registered 51.3, with both remaining above the neutral 50-point threshold. AI-driven electronics exceed expectations Commenting on the export outlook, HKTDC Director of Research, Bruce Pang, said: “The strong Hong Kong export growth recorded this year has been driven primarily…
Pinnacle AI Financial Research Institute continues to advance testing of Pinnacle AI System 3.0 under the direction of Adrianzhi Kuan Ong, with a focus on data integration, model validation, risk analysis, and user experience optimization. Pinnacle AI Financial Research Institute continues to advance testing of the Pinnacle AI Quantitative Investment System (Pinnacle AI System) 3.0, with data integration, model validation, risk analysis, and user experience identified as key priorities during this phase. Under the direction of Adrianzhi Kuan Ong, the development team is evaluating how Pinnacle AI System performs across different financial data environments. Compared with earlier versions, Version 3.0…
– Builds an integrated Southeast Asian investor ecosystem in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. – Establishes a new leadership structure to execute AlphaInvest’s regional and technology-led growth strategy, including a founder-to-founder CEO succession after 27 years. – Positions the Group for an AI-driven future as technology reshapes investor behaviour and capital-market communications. AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“AlphaInvest”, the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), the group behind ShareInvestor, today unveiled a new three-pillar strategy alongside updates to its leadership team to support its next phase of growth across Southeast Asia. The integrated investor communications group serves more than…
TOKYO & JAKARTA, Sept 28, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., (“JCB”) Japan’s only international payment brand, and PT Bank MNC Internasional Tbk (“MNC Bank”) and PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia (“Kawasaki Motor Indonesia”) announced the launch of three new credit card products in Indonesia. The three credit cards are designed to meet customers’ diverse modern lifestyle needs — from everyday transaction convenience to exclusive privileges for Kawasaki enthusiasts. By combining MNC Bank’s banking service network, JCB’s global payment network, and the Kawasaki Motor Indonesia ecosystem, these products are designed to…
iCXeed, a specialist AWS customer experience transformation partner, today announced the appointment of Aurelien Plancque as Chief Product and AI Officer, Halle Nguyen as Director of CX Strategy, and Arnel Clave as Vice President of Technology Solutions. Global enterprises are under pressure to modernise their contact centres and seek an experienced partner to deliver multi-year innovation transformations that combine strategy, operations, and engineering. These appointments address market demand for a single partner that unifies consulting, operations, and technology to deliver cognitive customer experiences at scale using analytics, AI, and automation on AWS and Amazon Connect. For iCXeed Co-Founder and Chief…
Seasoned technology leader to drive CleverTap’s next phase of regional growth, customer expansion, and CleverAI(TM) adoption across Latin America. CleverTap, the all-in-one customer engagement platform powered by CleverAI™, today announced the appointment of Lohran Queiroz as Vice President for Latin America. Lohran Queiroz Based in São Paulo, Lohran will lead CleverTap’s growth strategy across Latin America, focusing on expanding the company’s regional presence, deepening relationships with customers and partners, and accelerating adoption of CleverTap’s AI-powered customer engagement solutions. Lohran brings more than 15 years of technology industry experience, with a strong track record in sales leadership, go-to-market strategy, regional business expansion,…
TransNusa Maximizes Flight On-Time Performance For Passengers TransNusa, Indonesia’s fast-growing Premium Service Carrier, today announced a landmark expansion of its digital collaboration with Skywise, a leading digital services company owned by Airbus. TransNusa signed a historic agreement with Skywise that will enable the airline to establish a unified, real-time data ecosystem that bridges flight and technical operations by adopting Skywise Core X2 and Skywise Fleet Performance+ (S.FP+). “This partnership represents a leap forward in our commitment to our passengers,” said Datuk Bernard Francis, Group Chief Executive Officer of TransNusa. “By becoming the first airline in Indonesia to adopt these advanced…