Author: Marie Jones

To Accelerate Digitalization and Capture Increasing Consumer Finance Product Demand with Enhanced Marketing Initiatives AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (AEON Credit or the Group; HKG: 0900) today announced its results for the three months ended 31 May 2023 (Q12023 or the Reporting Period). In Q12023, the Group’s revenue climbed by 36.2% year-on-year to HK$380.0 million, and operating profit before impairment losses and impairment allowances surged by 39.4% to HK$177.0 million. Meanwhile, profit after tax was up 17.3% to HK$97.0 million, with earnings per share increasing to 23.16 HK cents (Q12022: 19.74 HK cents). During the Reporting Period, the Group…

Ticket holders to the fair, themed Children’s and Young Adult Literature, can also enjoy Sports and Leisure Expo, and World of Snacks The 33rd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run from 19 to 25 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). With the theme of Children’s and Young Adult Literature, the Book Fair will showcase children’s and young adults’ literature, explore the depth of it and promote the fun of reading in the city, echoing the tagline Reading the World: The Joy of Reading…

Competitive Barriers across Multiple Dimensions Focusing on “Innovation, Efficiency, Quality, And Sustainability” Joint Venture VS China Gains Significant Momentum and Continues to be a Growth Engine in the Medium to Long Term Regina Miracle International (Holdings) Limited (Regina Miracle or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, the Group) (HKG: 2199), a leading global intimate wear company boasting an innovative design manufacturer (IDM) business model, has announce its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2023 (the year under review or Fiscal 2023). During the year under review, the threat from the global pandemic receded, thereby facilitating the resumption of…

Total Offering of 150 Million New Shares with Offer Price Between HK$0.84 and HK$0.92 Per Share New Media Lab Limited (New Media Lab or the Group, HKG: 1284), a renowned digital media flagship group in Hong Kong, today announced the details of its share offer (the Share Offer) and proposed listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK). New Media Lab is offering a total of 150 million new shares under the Share Offer, comprising 135 million placing shares for subscription by investors and 15 million shares for subscription by the public in Hong…

Breaking New Ground with EcoZinc: Advance ZincTek’s Solar-Powered Sun Care Innovation Uplifting Industry Standards Advance ZincTek, Australia’s leading manufacturer of natural Sunscreen Actives, announces the launch of EcoZinc, the world’s first solar-powered, non-nano zinc oxide powder for SPF-rated cosmetics and sunscreens. EcoZinc not only minimizes environmental impact, but also achieves a dramatic reduction in carbon emissions-saving over 1011g of CO2 per kilowatt of energy used compared to traditional zinc oxide production. Engineered via Advance ZincTek’s state-of-the-art ZinClear XP architecture, it ensures unmatched sustainability & uniform particle distribution in five BET ranges. Offering 23.08% more absorbance at a wavelength of 290nm…

NanoViricides, Inc. (NYSE American:NNVC) (the Company) reports that clinical trials of its broad-spectrum antiviral drug NV-CoV-2 began on June 17, 2023 with two oral drug products: (i) NV-CoV-2 Oral Syrup, and (ii) NV-CoV-2 Oral Gummies. “We believe that the start of the Phase 1a/1b safety and efficacy clinical trial is an important milestone not only for NanoViricides and Karveer Meditech, India, but for the whole world,” said Dr. Anil Diwan, Ph.D., President and Executive Chairman of the Company, explaining, “NV-CoV-2 is aimed at satisfying the as-yet-unmet medical need for a highly effective broad-spectrum, pan-coronavirus drug that can be used for…

Strategic Partnership Positions FREED GROUP as a Dominant Force in South Korean Digital Commerce FREED GROUP (FREED), an award-winning digital and smart merchandising solutions company founded and headquartered in Hong Kong, has announced the integration of Gabi Partners, South Korea’s leading provider of membership commerce services and supply chain management. This strategic move further solidifies FREED’s dominance in the dynamic South Korean market and paves the way for expanded global opportunities. Gabi Partners is a leading player in the B2B2C commerce and B2B mobile gift-giving solution sectors. Their impressive track record includes a 370% annual growth rate and contracts valued…

Ready to Seize Opportunities in Vietnamese Premium Instant Noodles Market Nissin Foods Company Limited (Nissin Foods, together with its subsidiaries, the Group; HKG: 1475) has signed a Capital Transfer Agreement with Nissin Foods Asia Co., Ltd.(1) (the Vendor), with the Group agreeing to purchase the Assigned Contributed Capital(2) at the Consideration of approximately USD9.5 million for the Acquisition of Nissin Foods Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Nissin Vietnam) and contribute USD2.0 million to the capital of Nissin Vietnam (the Capital Contribution) after the Acquisition is completed. The Total Consideration payable for the Acquisition and the Capital Contribution amounted to approximately USD11.5 million.…

Powered by Sanofi, a new BioMed X research team will develop a computational platform designed to accelerate drug development BioMed X, a German independent research institute, announces the start of its first research project in collaboration with Sanofi: “Next Generation Virtual Patient Engine for Clinical Translation of Drug Candidates” (VPE). The end goal of this research project is to develop a versatile computational platform that can predict the efficacy of first- or best-in-class drug candidates in virtual patient populations at unprecedented accuracy, thereby addressing one of the most critical bottlenecks of the pharmaceutical industry today: a 90% failure rate of…

A biotechnology company in China – Laekna, Inc. HKG: 2105), today listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Hong Kong Stock Exchange). Laekna offered a total of 63,728,000 Shares in the global offering. The offer price was determined at HK$12.41 per offer share. The Company intends to use the net proceeds for the following purposes: (1) Use for rapidly advancing the clinical development and approval of one of the Company’s Core Products, LAE001. (2) Use for advancing the clinical development and approval of the other Core Product of the Company, LAE002. (3) Use…

Steadily Expands the Greater Bay Area Business Achieves Growth in Total Revenue and Market Share China Wantian Holdings Limited (China Wantian Holdings, together with its subsidiaries, the Group; HKG: 1854) announces the audited annual results for the year ended 31 March 2023 (the Year or the year under review). The Group is principally engaged in three businesses, namely green food supply, green catering, and environmental protection and technology. These businesses developed steadily during the Year and delivered remarkable results. During the year under review, the Group has established business operations in Shenzhen and Zhongshan cities, China, and set up its…

Eviosys has launched an industry-first, a food can with a sleek peelable foil directly sealed on the body of the can. Set to revolutionise the packaging industry and drive further adoption of metal packaging, Ecopeel(TM) will reduce the carbon footprint of canned food items by up to 20%. Ecopeel will help businesses achieve their sustainability objectives, driving the move away from plastic, and enhancing inclusivity, convenience, and branding opportunities for customers and end users. International packaging giant Eviosys has revealed its latest innovation, Ecopeel. 200 years of expertise and innovation has produced an industry first: a processable food can with…

Q2 Metals Corp. (TSXV: QTWO) (OTCQB: QUEXF) (FSE: 458) (Q2 or the Company) is pleased to announce the mapping/prospecting and rock sampling results of its abridged exploration work program at the Mia Lithium Property (the “Mia Property”) located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory of Quebec. On June 5, 2023, the Company was mandated by the Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests to pause all exploration related activities and depart from camp due to the ongoing wildfire status of northern Quebec. As a result, the mapping and sampling portion of the field work lasted only two days. Despite…

SYS Labs Launches Rollux, Solving Ethereum’s Challenges with Bitcoin’s Strengths, and Ushering in a Comprehensive Ecosystem SYS Labs, a Web3 product suite powered by Syscoin, has announced the launch of Rollux, an innovative EVM Layer-2 solution. Rollux is designed to optimize the performance of Ethereum network applications by harnessing the strength of Bitcoin, presenting a unique approach to scaling Ethereum that distinguishes SYS Labs from its competitors. Rollux is the inaugural product in a line of advanced solutions introduced by SYS Labs. As part of a comprehensive ecosystem, it leverages the capabilities of SuperDapp, an AI-enhanced Web3 social platform, complete…

PassFax boasts a low monthly cost, making the service highly advantageous for both businesses and individuals Lane, a distinguished provider of innovative faxing solutions, has announced its latest product, PassFax, which promises to transform how businesses and individuals send and receive faxes within its platform. Powered by Lane’s flagship product, Passport, PassFax is a versatile and flexible solution that caters to the needs of various individual users and businesses. With PassFax, users can easily send and receive faxes from any location with an internet connection. The product offers a web user interface, making it easy for users to exchange faxes…

Pacific Green Technologies, Inc. (Pacific Green), (OTCQB:PGTK) announces that it has completed the sale of 100% of the shares in Pacific Green Battery Energy Parks 1 Limited (PGBEP1) to Sosteneo Fund 1 HoldCo S.a.r.l, an energy transition focused fund for GBP74 million (US$93 million). PGBEP1 is the holding company for 100% subsidiary, Richborough Energy Park Limited, Pacific Green’s 99MW battery energy storage system (“BESS”) at Richborough Energy Park (“REP”) which begins operations later this summer. Scott Poulter, Pacific Green’s CEO, commented: “The sale of Richborough Energy Park creates the platform for Pacific Green to now scale its Battery Park division…

Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier explains how the new Web will usher in a new era of possibilities and challenges. In his timely new book Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier (HarperCollins), award-winning author and technology investor Alex Tapscott provides a cutting-edge guide to the Internet’s next era. Web3 is now available for preorder and will have its North American release September 19th. The Web, and with it the Internet, are entering a new era. In this indispensable book, Alex Tapscott, co-author of the best-seller Blockchain Revolution and co-founder of The Blockchain Research…

China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited Crowned Overall Best IR Company (Large Cap) Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA) today announced the winners of the 9th Investor Relations Awards 2023 (the IR Awards or the Awards). In its ninth consecutive year, the Awards recognises and honours investor relations (“IR”) excellence and best practices among Hong Kong listed companies and IR professionals. With the post-pandemic era, the Investor Relations Awards Conference and Awards Ceremony have been fully resumed this year, with IR experts and professionals invited to join discussions sharing their different perspectives on strategies, latest trends, effective processes and best…

Company to appoint Abang Abdillah as Executive Chairman and Marcus Chin Choon Wei as Executive Director with immediate effect at its EGM Civil engineering specialist Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad (SCIB, Bursa: SCIB, 9237) today announced the appointments of Abang Abdillah Izzarim bin Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari as Executive Chairman and Marcus Chin Choon Wei as Executive Director. Abang Abdillah Izzarim is the Chairman of the PP Telecom and a director for Cempaka Helicopter Corporation Sdn Bhd. Marcus Chin Choon Wei is the Chief Financial Officer of Artroniq Berhad, as well as an Executive Director at…

CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (CITIC Telecom; HKG:1883), Asia-Pacific leading multinational internet-oriented telecommunications enterprise, has joined hands with its subsidiaries including Companhia de Telecomunicacoes de Macau, S.A.R.L. (CTM), CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC) and China Enterprise ICT Solutions Limited (China Entercom) to exhibit at GSMA MWC Shanghai 2023 (MWC Shanghai 2023). Under the unified planning and guidance of CITIC Group, CITIC Telecom joined this signature event to showcase themes focused on top-notch development resources for the “Belt and Road Initiative”, 5G intelligent applications of “Digital Macau” and the “Metaverse multiplayer collaboration platform”. CITIC Telecom’s various smart projects…