– Japan’s Sharp signs MoU with Queensland’s ESI Asia Pacific to co-develop next-gen energy storage – Includes proof-of-concept with The University of Queensland, backed by targeted research funding – Positions Queensland as a global leader in scalable, low-cost, long-duration battery innovation Japanese electronics leader Sharp Corporation and Queensland-based energy innovator Energy Storage Industries-Asia Pacific (ESI) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop next-generation zinc-air flow battery technology, marking a milestone in global energy storage innovation. The MoU was signed at the Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, witnessed by Tak Adachi, Queensland’s Senior Trade and…
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Unveiling the inspiration and spending habits of Asian cardmembers in Europe TOKYO & LONDON, Oct 2, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB today announced the launch of a new strategic guide, “Asian Traveller Personas – Inspiring European Merchants to Unlock Greater Spend.” This comprehensive guide provides European merchants with key insights into the diverse motivations and spending habits of consumers coming from Asia, enabling them to craft bespoke experiences and unlock new revenue opportunities. The new guide comes at a time when spending by Asian travellers in Europe is experiencing substantial growth. However, understanding the nuances of this vast and varied customer base…
HONG KONG, Oct 2, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – For a beverage company, the challenge of maintaining core category strengths while simultaneously exploring new growth avenues is a long-term issue. IFBH Limited (“IFBH”, 6603.HK) has its own solution. Recently, INNOCOCO under lFBH Limited officially launched two major new products, i.e. INNOCOCO electrolyte water, and simultaneously announced Teens in Times (TNT, a wildly popular boy group in Asia) as its first-ever Asia-Pacific Brand Ambassador. This initiative not only delivers IFBH’s profound insights into “healthy beverage” market, but also represents a forward-looking planning decided by its management team led by the CEO, Mr.…
HONG KONG, Oct 2, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is pleased to announce that Sophia Chong assumed the role of Executive Director on 1 October. Ms Chong states: “The global economy is ever-changing, and Hong Kong’s role as a “superconnector” and “super value-adder” is more crucial than ever. The HKTDC has long stood shoulder to shoulder with Hong Kong businesses, helping enterprises seize opportunities amid global uncertainty. We will continue to enhance the depth and breadth of our services, leveraging Hong Kong’s unique strengths and advantages, to support businesses in boosting competitiveness and exploring…
Gold-copper explorer and hybrid project generator Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) (Kincora or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Brent Cook and Laurie Thomas as Strategic Advisors. The newly formed Advisory Board will augment the Company’s exploration, asset level partner and corporate strategies, and follows the recently oversubscribed non-brokered private placement cornerstoned by leading North American natural resource sector investors including Rick Rule and Jeff Phillips. The Company expects significant growth in its exploration activities and further asset level partnerships and is working now to secure highly credentialed personal to assist with this. Kincora also notes the exercise…
Highlights: This news release presents results from recent drilling in the southeast section of the Hat Project’s Lisle Zone. Drill holes H093, H094, H095, and H096 have significantly expanded the apparent volume of the mineralized zone, extending beyond the conceptual pit wall outlined in the 2024 Preliminary Mineral Resource Estimate. These results will be incorporated into the Preliminary Economic Assessment, which is nearing completion. A few of the outstanding intercepts: DH H093: 640.7m (2102.1 feet) from depth 16.3m to 657.0m with 0.34% CuEq including 133m with 1.03% CuEq (0.65% Cu and 0.4g/t Au) DH H094: 510.0m (1673.3 feet) from 30m to…
Increasing the number of branches, developing new financial products, expediting its loan portfolio expansion: Turbo’s aim is to become a leading retail financial services provider. Ngernturbo PCL (TURBO), a retail financial service provider, is set to drive its growth following the Company’s first day of trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET: TURBO). TURBO highlights the exponential growth in its loan portfolio, surmounting all economic hurdles for profitability exceeding the industry average. The Company is also determined to expand its branch network to at least 1,457 locations by 2029, in parallel with the development of new financial products and…
TOKYO, Oct 1, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, is excited to unveil a one-of-a-kind experiential promotion for JCB cardmembers outside Japan: the Exclusive Giant Gacha Experience in Shibuya. This limited-time promotion is taking place across three of Shibuya’s iconic venues—Tokyu Plaza Shibuya, Shibuya PARCO, and shibuya-san. Participants can take a photo of the capsule toy machine and post it on designated social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, WeChat and RED) using the hashtag #morejcb for a chance to win exciting prizes. Prizes include items that…
Taipei City will spotlight its dynamic AI ecosystem at Tech Week Singapore 2025, held from 8–9 October. The city is recognised for its “Three Arrows of AI” strategy, which sets guidelines for AI use, strengthens digital infrastructure, and promotes public-private collaboration. Taipei’s participation highlights its role as a leading hub for technology and innovation in Taiwan. The Taipei delegation will feature 12 exhibitors, including D8AI Inc., DeepMentor Inc., Graphen Taiwan Inc., Ubestream Inc., Noetiq, ARPlanet Digital Technology, King Ning International, Datavideo Technologies, Galaxy Software Services (GSS), Systex Corporation, IBASE Technology, and Kunyou Technology. Each presents technologies that reflect Taiwan’s ambition…
Unlocking the Power of Intelligent Endoscopy. AI-powered tools help clinicians detect GI lesions earlier and improve care pathways TOKYO, Sept 30, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced the commercial launch of its OLYSENSE™ CAD/AI (artificial intelligence-powered computer-aided detection) portfolio in the United States and European markets. This portfolio uses AI to enable earlier detection, enhance clinical outcomes, and ultimately improve patient care. In European markets, the launch includes the clinical applications CADDIE™, CADU™, and SMARTIBD™. In the United States, the launch includes CADDIE™ with detection capabilities…
Karbon-X Corp. (OTCQX: KARX), a leader in end-to-end climate solutions, is advancing the development of the Alberta Solar Rewards Program in partnership with an Alberta-based solar provider. The initiative is designed to enable homeowners with rooftop solar systems to generate verified carbon credits under Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) framework. The initiative addresses a longstanding gap in the regulated carbon market, where individual resident systems have traditionally lacked a compliant pathway to receive recognition or compensation for their emissions reductions. Through a streamlined process co-developed with its partner, Karbon-X facilitates secure data collection, validation, and credit issuance while…
– Sustained Growth Driven by Enhanced Operational Efficiency and Robust Portfolio Management Results Highlights – Revenue rose by 4.3% to HK$897.1 million, driven by sustained sales and receivables growth – Profit after tax increased by 37.1% to HK$233.6 million, with a 12.7% decrease in impairment losses and impairment allowances – Cost-to-income ratio improved to 43.8% from 47.0% – Declared interim dividend of 25.0 HK cents per share, representing payout ratio of 44.8% HONG KONG, Sep 30, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (“AEON Credit” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 00900) today announced its unaudited interim results…
– ‘The Remarkable Ancestors – CHOUCHOU’s Time Travel Adventure’ – Art Show Opens at Shanghai Museum Duration: September 30, 2025 – March 8, 2026 (Closed on Mondays, except for public holidays) Venue: Shanghai Museum (People’s Square) HONG KONG, Sep 30, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – Star Plus Legend Holdings Limited (“Star Plus Legend” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiary, the “Group”, stock code: 6683.HK), announced that on the afternoon of September 29th, the themed art show “The Remarkable Ancestors — CHOUCHOU’s Time Travel Adventure” opens at the Shanghai Museum (People’s Square) to align with the 36th Shanghai Tourism Festival. The event is guided by the Shanghai…
– IR Event to be live streamed on Monday, October 6 – YOKOHAMA, Japan, Sept 30, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Macnica Holdings, Inc. (TSE Prime 3132; “Macnica”) is pleased to announce the publication of an integrated report, LIMITLESS 2025, with “Envisioning the Future, Creating the Now” as its theme, available for download at the Company’s website. LIMITLESS 2025: https://holdings.macnica.co.jp/en/investors/library/integratedreport/ Macnica publishes an integrated report for a wide range of stakeholders, including shareholders and investors, to convey in an easy-to-understand manner the strategies for realizing its long-term management concept ‘Vision 2030’, various initiatives for improving corporate value over the medium- to long-term, and…
TOKYO, Sept 30, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced a new collaboration with DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DuPont), a global leader in materials science and sustainable innovation based in the United States, to introduce more environmentally responsible packaging solutions for Olympus’ single-use portfolio of endotherapeutic devices, which are used worldwide. This initiative is enabled by DuPont™ Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution, which Olympus will begin incorporating into the sterile packaging of over 100 single-use device categories, starting in 2026. Sterile packaging to be introduced (example) As part…
– Screenings of “Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits,” “Samurai 7,” and “The White Snake Enchantress”! – Plus Guest Appearances From Animation Studio GONZO! – Dates: October 1 (Wed) & October 18 (Sat) TOKYO, Sept 30, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Anime Tokyo Station, an exhibition center for Japanese anime operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Association of Japanese Animations, has welcomed 214,731 visitors from Japan and overseas (as of September 15, 2025) as a facility that promotes the appeal of Japanese anime to the world under the motto “Making ANIME more interesting, Bringing ANIME far into the future.”…
The future arrived today in Singapore as the World Quantum Summit 2025 (WQS) — themed “Quantum Unboxed: Extending the Reach of AI” — concluded at the Sheraton Towers Singapore with a full house attendance filling the ballroom to capacity. The overwhelming turnoutunderscored the growing global appetite for practical quantum solutions that extend the power of artificial intelligence and accelerate its real-world impact. This year’s summit was not a standalone event but the culmination of a three-day intensive journey into the future of computing and intelligence. On 23–24 September, participants took part in a sold-out Executive Workshop on Quantum and AI, which built foundational understanding of quantum principles, emerging architectures,…
Hong Kong Department of Health accepts NDA for dorzagliatin, the world’s first approved glucokinase activator (GKA). Builds on China approval and strong Phase III and real-world clinical results showing durable glucose control and safety. Positions Hong Kong as a strategic gateway for Hua Medicine’s global expansion into Southeast Asia and beyond. Hua Medicine (the Company, HKG: 2552) announced that the Department of Health of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China accepted a New Drug Application (NDA) for dorzagliatin, the world’s first glucokinase activator (GKA) approved for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes (T2D). The acceptance of the NDA…
HONG KONG, Sept 29, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – Tianli International Holdings Limited (“Tianli International”) and Shenzhen Yidatong Group recently held a formal signing ceremony in Hong Kong to launch their strategic partnership. The agreement, signed at 3:00 PM on September 25th, marks the official start of a high-end international school project in the heart of Laos’s National Administrative Center. This collaboration represents far more than a commercial alliance. It is a key milestone in Tianli International’s dual strategic priorities—“Education AI” and “China International Education Going Global”—and a concrete step in response to China’s Belt and Road Education Initiative and the…
– Actively Advances Integration of ‘Technology+Innovation’ with Healthcare – New ‘Bamboos Health’ Ecosystem Covers the Full Lifecycle of ‘Prevention-Treatment-Rehabilitation-Home Care-Smart Elderly Care’ HONG KONG, Sep 29, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – Bamboos Health Care Holdings Limited (“Bamboos” or the “Group”, Stock Code: 2293) announced its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2025 (the “Period” or the “Year”) on September 30th. The Group’s overall business remained stable during the year, continuing its consistent focus on shareholder returns, and declared a final dividend for 2025 of HK1.50 cents per ordinary share. During the Period, the Group’s revenue was approximately HK$74.4 million. The revenue from the provision…