TOKYO, Aug 5, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, is strengthening its efforts toward carbon neutrality to contribute to the development of a sustainable society. We announce the reduction rate of JCB’s own greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions for FY2025. Goals and initiatives toward carbon neutrality Since the adoption of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change*1, efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have progressed globally. JCB is working to reduce its own GHG emissions on a global basis through switching to CO2-free electricity and implementing energy-saving measures in its offices. On June 1, 2022,…
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Morningstar, the renowned international rating agency, recently released its latest quantitative equity research report on China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd. (02039.HK), raising the company’s fair value estimate to HK$10.27 per share and assigning it a 4-star rating. According to the report, as of 30 July 2026, CIMC Group’s H-shares were trading at an approximately 25% discount to fair value, highlighting the stock’s valuation appeal. The report notes that the company’s valuation metrics are a key driver behind the upward revision in fair value. CIMC Group’s book value yield stands at 107.1%, placing it in the top 30% among…
Key regulatory and quality management accreditations position the CSE-listed clean energy technology provider for accelerated commercialization and potential major enterprise contracts to manufacture and sell, residential and commercial, Zero Emissions Heating Systems using Hydrogen as a heat energy source. Kleen-Hy-Dro-Gen Inc. (the Company) (CSE:KLN) is pleased to announce that it has officially achieved both ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification and regulatory Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) certification for its flagship product KLEEN HEAT On-Demand Hydrogen Heating System. These dual accreditations mark a major operational milestone for the Company, establishing independent third-party verification of the Company’s quality assurance framework,…
‘Lie Detector for AI’ catches LLM mistakes in real-time, with up to 98.5% accuracy and 135x faster than manual research. As generative AI scales, research confirms that large language models (LLMs) continue to hallucinate, fabricate sources and make mistakes with confidence. This creates unprecedented risks for enterprises deploying AI for agentic automation, research, content creation and decision-making. To solve this problem, TrustScale today announced the launch of Argus, a patent-pending AI assurance platform. Unlike “AI checking AI” approaches, Argus uses empirical evidence and deterministic verification to review AI-generated content, flag unsupported claims and suggest evidence-based corrections before AI mistakes are published, shared or relied upon.…
Company plans to pursue potential acquisitions, strategic partnerships and franchising opportunities, with Germany and Australia expected to serve as initial international markets Agassi Sports Entertainment Corp.(OTCID:AASP) (ASE or the Company) today announced the launch of its global “Let’s Play” pickleball and padel platform initiative, which has the goal of creating a leading network of pickleball and padel clubs worldwide through potential acquisitions, strategic partnerships, collaborations and franchising opportunities. The initiative expands ASE’s vision of building an integrated global racket sports platform spanning technology, events, media and now destination-based facilities. ASE intends to create welcoming environments where players of all ages…
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the launch of its new company website — www.graphenemg.com. It includes revitalised branding around the core of GMG’s mission — to enhance society with graphene by putting graphene to work with our unique products which are focused on helping our customers do better with their energy efficiency and emissions. The new website also includes a new investor centre. Figure 1 To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/307862_5927016904c46bd6_001full.jpg Craig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented: “We are very pleased to launch…
Successful development of a new catalyst for gas engine application that maintains high catalytic performance even after 1,000 hours of continuous operation while balancing greenhouse gas emission with cost optimization, and enabling precious metal recycling. TOKYO, Aug 4, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, today announced the development of the MOC1-30 series methane oxidation catalyst which has excellent resistance to sulfur (S) and maintains high purification performance over an extended period of time. The product is designed to remove methane…
Fudan University and YoyWow bring the Golden Seagull-winning film to Malaysian audiences, opening a conversation on international education and Malaysia-China exchange An award-winning documentary about six international students finding theirfooting in Shanghai drew students, academics and filmmakers to the Golden Screen Cinema (GSC) MyTOWN on 1August 2026, for its special Malaysian screening presented by Fudan University and YoyWow. The Moon Is Yours – follows students from Italy, Zimbabwe, Croatia, Russia, the United States and Thailand through18 months at Fudan University. It is less a film about studying abroad than about what surrounds it: the languagestumbles, the homesickness, the friendships formed…
Shoucheng Holdings Limited (0697.HK) announced that a fund under the Group has completed a strategic investment in Unitary Quantum (Hefei) Technology Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese trapped-ion quantum computing company. The investment marks another important addition to Shoucheng Holdings’ portfolio of frontier technologies, extending its presence beyond physical AI sectors such as embodied intelligence and robotics into quantum computing, a potentially transformative form of next-generation computing infrastructure. Founded in 2022, Unitary Quantum is currently the only quantum computing company in China focused on the quantum charge-coupled device, or QCCD, trapped-ion architecture. The company successfully delivered a complete trapped-ion quantum computer…
HONG KONG, August 3, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – Driven by the rapid iteration of global artificial intelligence (AI) large models, the continuous surge in computing demand is profoundly reshaping the global optical communications landscape. As a technology enterprise focusing on AI silicon photonics interconnects, Crealights Technology Co., Ltd. (“Crealights” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 1191.HK) today issued a voluntary announcement stating that it has finalized its 2027 chip procurement arrangements with an independent third-party upstream core chip supplier. As of the date of this announcement, the Company has secured firm orders for a total procurement volume of approximately 10 million…
New subsidiary will be rebranded TMX Australia Exchange TMX Group Limited (TMX Group) announced today it has completed the acquisition of Middlebury Holdings Pty. Limited (Cboe Australia) from Cboe Global Markets, Inc. The transaction was announced in April 2026. The transaction will bolster TMX Group’s ability to serve clients across the capital markets ecosystem, expand the company’s global presence and accelerate the company’s growth strategy. TMX’s acquisition of Cboe Australia will bring together the world’s leading mining and energy transition financing ecosystems, unlocking potential to innovate for a growing global client base. Cboe Australia, which will be rebranded as TMX Australia Exchange,…
– Quality and Efficiency Prioritised to Solidify Growth Foundation – Multi-Dimensional Innovation Drives Long-Term Development Results Highlights Revenue was RMB2,589.4 million, representing a 42.4% year-over-year increase; Profit for the period was RMB321.2 million, representing a 58.3% year-over-year increase; Adjusted profit for the period was RMB345.1 million, representing a 41.6% year-over-year increase; Total stores were 13,155; The Board declared an interim dividend of RMB20(tax inclusive) per ten shares, aggregating to approximately RMB210.4 million in interim dividends. Auntea Jenny (Shanghai) Industrial Co., Ltd. (Auntea Jenny or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, collectively referred to as the Group, HKG: 2589.HK) announced the…
A new scientific review has found that nutritionally sound vegan dog food, vegan cat food and vegetarian pet diets are generally well digested and broadly comparable to conventional meat-based diets. The review, published in the journal Animals, examined 31 existing studies assessing the digestibility of vegan, vegetarian and plant-based pet diets and ingredients in dogs and cats. Twenty-two studies focused on dogs, two on cats and seven included both species. The review found that across a wide range of study designs, dietary ingredients and digestibility measures, vegan and vegetarian diets consistently showed high digestibility and were not normally significantly less…
Regional fitness challenge champions real-life movement, inclusive fitness and strength of community while major expansion milestone validates Anytime Fitness’ unique propositions across Asia Anytime Fitness Malaysia has officially launched its Malaysia debut of Battle of the Purple Champions (BOPC), bringing its regional fitness challenge to local shores for the first time. The BOPC launch, which was announced in conjunction with the opening of its 600th club, reflects the brand’s continued success in growing its community of fitness club goers across the region. Hot on the heels of their successful editions in the Philippines and Singapore, the BOPC Malaysia debut reflects…
Wintermar reports 24.4% YOY Growth in Attributable Net Profit to US$8.4 million with additional High Tier vessels in operation and better fleet utilization at 62% for 1H2026 compared to 56% in 1H2025. Owned Vessel Division Owned Vessel revenue grew by 41.4% YOY to US$45 million in 1H2026 as more vessels were operational compared to 1H2025. Margins for owned Vessels widened to 51.7% in 1H2026 compared to 39.1% in 1H2025 as more PSVs were deployed. However, fleet utilization in 2Q2026 was slightly lower than 1Q2026 as the market is still largely dominated by spot contracts in the period, although charter rates…
HONG KONG, July 30, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – On 29 July, Fosun International (00656.HK) issued a positive profit alert. Its profit attributable to owners of the parent for the first half of 2026 is expected to range from approximately RMB1.5 billion to RMB1.8 billion, representing an increase of approximately 127% to 172% compared to the same period last year. The board of directors (the “Board”) considers that such increase is mainly attributable to the strong resilience demonstrated by its core industries in the first half of 2026, the steady improvement in operational quality, and the significant increase in industrial operation…
The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) is accelerating the global expansion of BEAM Plus, Hong Kong’s leading green building rating system, through new strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan, reinforcing its role in advancing sustainable development, green building standards, and green finance collaboration across Belt and Road markets. Building on its commitment to promoting the wider adoption of BEAM Plus beyond Hong Kong, HKGBC has launched its latest initiative to sign an MOU electronically on 14 July 2026 with the Astana International Financial Centre Green Finance Centre (AIFC GFC) in Kazakhstan, a leading platform promoting green finance and sustainable…
Mariners Cricket Club Singapore organizes the landmark three-day event, bringing together legendary cricket icons and global maritime executives from 7 to 9 August 2026. The Mariners Cricket Club (MCC) Singapore will host The ’83 Legends Tour of Singapore, marking the first time the heroes of India’s historic 1983 World Cup-winning squad reunite for an epoch-making tour in South-East Asia since their triumph. Running from 7th – 9th August 2026, the three-day event offers a platform for sports enthusiasts, corporate leaders, and industry executives to engage with iconic sporting figures while promoting leadership, resilience, and teamwork. As a premier sports and…
HONG KONG, July 29, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – In the capital markets, being recognized as a model case by an official authority is in itself a powerful endorsement and recognition. In July 2026, the Hong Kong Department of Justice published the Collection of Success Stories: Hong Kong’s Professional Services Supporting Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global – 2nd Series on its official website. Global New Material International’s (6616.HK) €665 million acquisition of Merck’s Surface Solutions business (SUSONITY) in Germany is officially included as a successful going global case. This signifies that the transaction was not only a business success but also…
HKTDC Research unveils latest survey findings and Malaysia market insights ahead of Think Business, Think Hong Kong in Kuala Lumpur Mainland enterprises are increasingly expanding into ASEAN, as they pursue new growth opportunities overseas, with Malaysia emerging as one of the region’s key destinations for business development and investment. Preliminary findings from a new Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) survey show that ASEAN has become a major focus of Mainland companies’ internationalisation strategies, while demand for Hong Kong’s professional services continue to grow. Results showed that 91% of surveyed Mainland enterprises plan to develop business in ASEAN, reflecting the…