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…
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Continuing to help Hong Kong businesses expand into the Mainland e-commerce market with record brand participation The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will hold the third Hong Kong Shopping Festival to align with measures outlined in the Chief Executive’s Policy Address and Budget to help Hong Kong small and medium-sized enterprises expand their cross-border e-commerce business. Having focused on the Chinese Mainland market over the past two years, the event will extend to the ASEAN region for the first time, with Singapore and Malaysia as primary markets with plans to gradually expand into other countries in the future. The Hong Kong Shopping…
Eight-tonne pilot produces approximately 850 kg of high-grade graphite concentrate for customer testing, advanced product development and potential strategic partnerships and offtake Highlights Premium Mechanical Concentrate: Eight tonnes of Lac Knife ore were processed into approximately 850 kg of concentrate grading up to 98.7% carbon using conventional mechanical concentration methods alone, without chemical or thermal purification. High-Grade Pilot Feed: The pilot feed had an average head grade of 18.9% total carbon, demonstrating the naturally high-grade character Lac Knife material. Flowsheet Confirmed: The pilot program confirmed the previously developed Lac Knife process flowsheet, with optimization focused on increasing concentrate grade within the finer fractions…
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Blackwoods will distribute GMG Products in Australia. Blackwoods will distribute GMG’s liquid graphene products: G® LUBRICANT and THERMAL-XR®. Blackwoods is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety solutions, supporting businesses of all sizes across mining, manufacturing, construction, transport, government, utilities and other critical industries. Established in 1878 and part of the Wesfarmers Group (ASX: WES), Blackwoods provides an extensive range of over 300,000 products spanning safety, personal protective equipment, tools, workwear, maintenance, repair and operations supplies, and specialised industrial solutions. Blackwoods operates a national network…
HKTDC’s response to Hong Kong’s export figures for June 2026 Hong Kong’s merchandise exports rose by 53.4% year on year to HK$641.1 billion in June 2026, according to data released today by the Census and Statistics Department. For the first six months of 2026, total exports of goods reached HK$3,416.0 billion, representing robust growth of 39.1% compared with the same period last year. “Hong Kong’s exports sustained robust growth in the first half of 2026, underpinned by strong demand for electronics amid the accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) worldwide. Meanwhile, in June 2026, the year-on-year growth rates of total…
– Gains Recognition on the Group’s Continuous Efforts in Leveraging AI to Advance ESG Practices HONG KONG, July 27, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – Analogue Holdings Limited (“Analogue” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (stock code: 1977), a leading provider of electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering solutions, and information and communications technology services for smart cities, is pleased to announced that the Group has won the Theme Award at the BDO ESG Award, which recognises the Group’s relentless efforts in leveraging AI to advance ESG practices and reporting, while demonstrating sound AI governance and ethical standards. As technological transformation…
HONG KONG, July 24, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – On 24 July, Ausnutria (1717.HK) issued a profit alert for the first half of 2026, under which the Company is expected to record revenue of approximately RMB3.065 billion to RMB3.165 billion. Excluding the effects of one-off inventory adjustments, non-cash asset impairments and other related items, the Company’s core business fundamentals remained stable, with core operating net profit expected to range from approximately RMB155 million to RMB255 million. According to the announcement, Ausnutria’s first-half performance faced temporary pressure due to a combination of external industry shifts and proactive internal adjustments. Externally, changes in…
Enhancing efficiency – Driving innovation – Tapping new markets Faced with changing geopolitics, supply chain reconfigurations and the rise of new technology and its impact, businesses face a plethora of challenges, raising the demand for support. As the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, the Chairman of the HKTDC, Professor Frederick Ma, announced today two major initiatives for the organisation: (i) Optimising Corporate Structure by reorganising its services based on an industry cluster approach to enhance efficiency and to drive innovation, and (ii) Optimising Resources to tap new markets, whereby HKTDC’s global network resources will be reconfigured to help Hong…
HONG KONG, July 24, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – As Asia’s demographic structure evolves and health awareness continues to rise, the healthcare market is undergoing sustained upgrading. Demand across high-end medical services, health and wellness products, and pharmaceutical R&D support is steadily increasing. Against this backdrop, EPS Creative Health Technology Group Limited (3860.HK), with its strong capability in integrating industry resources, is gradually gaining market attention. EPS Creative Health Technology’s parent company, EPS Holdings, Inc. of Japan, has long been deeply engaged in pharmaceutical R&D and clinical trials. It is a well-established contract research organization and pharmaceutical marketing service provider in…
Summit Brings Together 150+ CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and Innovation Leaders to Shape the Future of India’s Financial Services Ecosystem Exito Media Concepts is set to host the 37th Edition BFSI IT Summit Mumbai 2026 on 6 August 2026 at Aurika by Lemon Tree Hotels, Mumbai International Airport. The summit will bring together over 150 senior technology and innovation leaders from India’s banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector under the theme “The BFSI Renaissance: Intelligence, Integrity & Innovation,” creating a strategic platform for industry leaders to explore the technologies redefining the future of financial services. India’s BFSI sector is witnessing…
The award, nicknamed the Nobel Prize of mathematics, recognizes outstanding achievement – and the promise of future achievement – by mathematicians under 40. During today’s opening ceremony at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in Philadelphia, the International Mathematical Union (IMU) announced the recipients of the 2026 Fields Medals. This year’s prizes went to four of the world’s top mathematicians: Chinese mathematician Yu Deng of the University of Chicago; American mathematician John Pardon of Stony Brook University in New York; Canadian mathematician Jacob Tsimerman of the University of Toronto; and Chinese mathematician Hong Wang of New York University and France’s Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques (IHES). The Fields Medal is often described as…
Think Business, Think Hong Kong in Kuala Lumpur to spotlight benefits of partnering with Hong Kong Malaysian businesses with regional and global ambitions will have an opportunity to connect with Hong Kong business leaders, investors and professional services experts, when the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) brings its flagship promotional campaign Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK) to Kuala Lumpur on 11 August. The full-day symposium, set to take place at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, will bring together business leaders, investors, innovators, professional service providers and policymakers from Malaysia and Hong Kong to exchange insights, explore investment and business opportunities and forge…
The collaboration strengthens JCB acceptance in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines through Fiuu’s acquiring capabilities TOKYO // SHAH ALAM, July 23, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and Fiuu, a leading fintech platform in Southeast Asia, have entered into a direct acquiring partnership covering Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. From left to right: Daniel Han (Head, Acquiring, JCB International Asia Pacific Pte Ltd., Malaysia Branch), Kenta Yanase (Country Manager, JCB International Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Malaysia Branch), Shimpei Yamaguchi (Managing Director, JCB International Asia Pacific…
Held on 18–19 July 2026 at Hall 1, 2 & 3, at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Featured more than 100 speakers, 40 exhibitors, alongside 70 hours of panel discussions and talks covering capital markets, stock investing, equities, wealth management, personal finance and financial technology. Introduced new event highlights including Duit Fest, Career Partner Area, Golden Ball Pit Challenge, Kick & Win Challenge, and Pickleball Bull League. Lucky draws engaged visitors throughout the event, with cash prizes and rewards worth up to RM100,000 Participants turn out at INVEST Fair 2026 INVEST Fair 2026, Malaysia’s largest retail investment fair, successfully…
HIGHLIGHTS 14-year mine life and US$192.1 million after-tax NPV (10% discount rate): New NI 43-101 Technical Report, prepared by the Company’s Qualified Persons, establishing a life-of-mine plan for Guanaco (Chile) from January 2026 to February 2040, built on existing mining and processing infrastructure. Mineral Reserves: Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves of 18.1 Mt grading 0.84 g/t Au and 5.43 g/t Ag, containing approximately 352 Koz Au and 1.493 Moz Ag (estimated at US$2,200/oz Au and US$25/oz Ag). Measured & Indicated Resources: 17.0 Mt grading 0.94 g/t Au and 6.11 g/t Ag containing approximately 511 Koz Au and 3.269 Moz Ag (estimated at US$2,500/oz…
CANEX Metals Inc. (CANEX or the Company) and our 100% owned subsidiary Gold Basin Resources Corp. (Gold Basin) are pleased to announce that the bulk of dissenting Gold Basin shareholders will be paid out in CANEX shares and not cash. We also provide an update on the litigation against Helix Resources Ltd. (Helix) (HLX) and announce a new civil suit has been filed against former directors and officers, Michael Povey and Charles Straw. Highlights: Bulk of dissenting shareholders of Gold Basin to be paid out in CANEX shares and not cash Settlement of the dissenting Gold Basin shareholders is the…
Gaston Polo Team Claims Gold Cup Title Over Dubai Polo Team at Cowdray Park Polo Club U.S. Polo Assn.® in partnership with Brand Machine Group (BMG), its partner in the United Kingdom, proudly continued its long-standing support of the British high-goal season as the Official Apparel Partner of the 2026 St. Regis British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup, held June 23 through July 19 at Cowdray Park Polo Club, known widely as “The Home of British Polo.” 1) 2026 St. Regis British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup Winners, Gaston Polo Team, accepting trophy on stage at Cowdray Park…
OrbusNeich Medical Group Holdings Limited (“OrbusNeich” or the “Group”; stock code: 6929), a multinational medical device company specializing in interventional devices for percutaneous coronary intervention (“PCI”) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (“PTA”), today announced the successful enrollment of the first patient in its pivotal Japanese clinical trial (OM-0031). This trial will evaluate the Group’s proprietary coronary paclitaxel drug-coated balloon (DCB), marking a significant step forward for the Group in further consolidating its leading position in Japan’s interventional cardiology market through its diversified product portfolio. Built upon OrbusNeich’s well-established balloon platform, the innovative drug-coated balloon is engineered for outstanding deliverability, allowing interventionalists to…
– Cash Cancellation Price of HK$6.60 per Scheme Share, representing a premium of approximately 61.37% over the closing price on the Last Trading Day – The Offeror confirms that it will not increase the Cancellation Price, and does not intend to pursue any further privatisation within five years if the Proposal lapses Key Highlights of the Privatisation Proposal of Z Fin Limited – Cash Cancellation Price of HK$6.60 per Scheme Share, representing a premium of approximately 61.37% over the closing price of HK$4.09 per Share on the Last Trading Day, and a premium of approximately 119.27% over the average closing…
Companies Will Integrate SPEAR Onto MQ-9B and Gambit 6 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and MBDA have announced a commitment to integrate the European missile-maker’s SPEAR precision strike weapons onto new aircraft built by the American uncrewed aircraft manufacturer. GA-ASI President David R. Alexander and MBDA UK Managing Director Chris Allam signed a memorandum of understanding that outlined the agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. The companies will work together to ensure the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit 6 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) can carry and use the SPEAR weapons. “We’ve built an excellent business relationship with…