New Capability Will Transform Airborne Early Warning Access and Affordability for MQ-9B Customers General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is partnering with Saab to develop Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability for its line of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft, which includes the SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® models, the United Kingdom’s Protector, and the new MQ-9B STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) model currently in development. GA-ASI plans to fly AEW on MQ-9B in 2026. “High and low-tech air threats both pose major challenges to global air forces,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “We’re developing an affordable AEW solution in cooperation with Saab,…
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Small, Uncrewed Launched Effect Delivers Multi-Mission Capability General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in unmanned aircraft from the iconic Predator® to the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, has unveiled a new small uncrewed launched effect with widespread multi-mission capabilities for the global aerospace and defense market. Inspired by Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of powerful natural forces in the Pacific, the Precision Exportable Launched Effect – PELE – is a small, attrition-tolerant, propeller-driven unmanned aircraft designed to extend the sensing and other capabilities of a mothership aircraft and its user service. PELE is a semi-autonomous unmanned aircraft system (UAS) with…
GA-ASI Features Full-Size Model of New YFQ-42A CCA for Affordable Mass and Air Dominance General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) returns to Paris in 2025 with a variety of new products and concepts highlighting the future of uncrewed airpower at its stand in Hall 3, B-176, beginning June 16. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a full-scale model of GA-ASI’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), dubbed YFQ-42A by the U.S. Air Force, in its first international showing. “We’re excited to show off the design of our new YFQ-42A CCA at the largest aviation event of the year,” said GA-ASI President David…
Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. (Tat Hong or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, the Group) (HKG: 2153), the first foreign-owned tower crane service provider established in the PRC, has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2025 (FY2025 or the Year). In FY2025, the Group recorded revenue of approximately RMB 634.6 million (2024: RMB682.3 million). Loss attributable to equity holders of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025 amounted to RMB 120.5 million (2024: RMB95.6 million). The increase in loss was primarily due to (i) slower economic growth and a downturn in the…
– Revolutionary Patented Wisepura Aquapura Porous Silica Capsule Technology Opens up New Opportunities in Water Purification and Aquaculture Technology in the Greater Bay Area With the national strategy of “new quality productive forces” driving high-quality development, Yee Hop Holdings Limited (Yee Hop Holdings; HKG: 1662) subsidiary Absolute Pure EnviroSci Limited (APEL or the Company) is actively aligning with national policies. It has recently established a Microfactory in collaboration with the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) to industrialize the patented Wisepura Aquapura porous silica capsule technology in Hong Kong, promoting smart manufacturing and new industrialization. The HKPC’s Life & Health Tech…
– Profit from Continuing Operations Surges 43.1% to HK$300.8 million – Sustained Momentum by Capturing Healthcare Trends – Solid Financial Strength to Fuel Future Growth KEY HIGHLIGHTS – Revenue up by 7.4% to HK$1,576.9 million – Profit from continuing operations rose by 43.1% to HK$300.8 million – Net gearing ratio down to 8.3% from 12.2% – Recommended Final Cash Dividend of HK5.50 Cents Per Share and Special Cash Dividend of HK6.00 Cents Per Share – Continued enrichment of pipeline through R&D and strategic in-licensing – Improved operational efficiency by enhancing capacity and optimizing production leverage efficiency Jacobson Pharma Corporation Limited…
ESCAPE Records releases two transcendent works from its secretive Mojave Desert hub in Pioneertown CA: the Parallel Universe EP, a genre-defying musical odyssey from touring electronic artists and industry veterans, and Gong Song! (Live from Escape, Pioneertown CA), a 45-minute sound healing masterpiece by Alessandra Montana. Naturally Occurring Emoji – BEEPLE Everyday from BEEPLE. Cover of Parallel Universe EP. Courtesy of Escape Records LLC. Crafted where social media fades to the obscure and creativity thrives, these two new records aim to forge deep audience connections – inspiring a sense of solidarity between the creative and their audience. The Parallel Universe EP blends electronic, Americana, and Latin…
Corporation to Accelerate Distributed Renewable Energy Solutions TOKYO, June 13, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – TRENDE Inc., a leading renewable energy solutions provider in Japan, today announced the formation of a strategic capital and business alliance with Tokyu Land Corporation, a leading Japanese real estate developer. This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing the adoption of distributed renewable energy and peer-to-peer (P2P) electricity trading in Japan’s real estate sector. As part of the extension round of TRENDE’s Series C financing executed on March 19, 2025, Tokyu Land Corporation has joined as a new shareholder. This investment underscores Tokyu Land’s commitment…
With the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia’s approval, the Ria Payroll Management System, coupled with the Ria Wallet and Prepaid Card Program, in collaboration with Mastercard, aims to promote financial inclusion among unbanked migrant workers throughout Malaysia, offering employers a secure and compliant way to manage their payroll needs. Ria Money Transfer (“Ria”), a global leader in the cross-border money transfer industry and business segment of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT) has been officially approved by the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM) for the disbursement of digital wage payments via the Ria Wallet. By streamlining wage distribution through digital means, the…
– Kidney Disease Treatment into a New Era of Precision Management At the 62nd Congress of the European Renal Association (ERA 2025), Everest Medicines presented new results findings on both NEFECON® (budesonide delayed release capsules), the world’s first and only approved therapy that directly targets the underlying cause of IgA nephropathy (IgAN), and EVER001, a next-generation covalent reversible BTK inhibitor. The latest results provide robust evidence for NEFECON®’s efficacy across the full disease spectrum and reinforce its foundational role in the emerging IgAN treatment strategy: “Treat the Cause, Treat Early, Treat All”. The nine studies covered biomarker-based prediction, treatment outcomes…
Asia Research & Engagement (ARE), a leading sustainability-focused consultancy and capital markets engagement firm, has expanded its India team with two senior appointments: Shishir Soti, Director, Global Operations and Partnerships and Arun Kumar, Strategic Advisor – Power Markets and Technology Innovation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Singapore, ARE works across Asia’s key economies – including China, India, and Japan – to drive sustainability outcomes through the alignment of capital markets, corporate strategy, and policy. India’s expanding influence in energy, agriculture, and capital markets makes it not just a domestic focus but a regional anchor for accelerating Asia’s net-zero transition.…
– Flagship Brands and Channel Optimisation Capture Demand in Challenging Climate JBM (Healthcare) Limited (JBM Healthcare or the Company; HKG: 2161, together with its subsidiaries, the Group), a leading branded healthcare products marketer and distributor in Hong Kong, today announced the annual results of the Group for the year ended 31 March 2025 (FY2025 or the Reporting Period). Despite a lackluster retail environment in Hong Kong, JBM Healthcare delivered a robust financial and operational performance in FY2025. Revenue from the branded healthcare business rose by 20.7% year-on-year to HK$782.3 million. Gross profit grew by 22.4% to HK$413.7 million, while consolidated profit…
– Multiple winners incorporated AI, highlighting the innovation within Hong Kong’s start-up ecosystem – On the Final Pitching Day of Start-up Express, 10 winners were selected, with xxx and AniTech Limited receiving the ESG Award and the My Favourite Start-up Award respectively – More than 200 industry players attended, helping start-ups to establish connections and increase exposure, and continue to promote Hong Kong’s entrepreneurial ecosystem – Majority of the 10 winners are health tech start-ups, while others represented sectors such as green tech, smart city and AI Solutions 10 start-ups were selected as winners at the eighth edition of Start-up Express, an entrepreneurship development programme…
Beyond the Grid: Neutrino(R) Energy Group’s Strategy for Land, Sea, Sky, and Space A global energy transition is no longer optional-it’s a necessity. But behind the scenes of solar and wind, another technology is entering industrial reality with far greater implications. Neutrinovoltaic technology, developed by the Neutrino® Energy Group, is not a distant concept. It’s an operational platform for decentralized, 24/7 energy generation that is now expanding into mobility, aerospace, marine systems, and even high-security communications. Neutrinovoltaic technology converts the kinetic energy of neutrinos and other non-visible radiation into electricity. These omnipresent particles trigger atomic vibrations in a nanomaterial composed of…
Reviving the charm of old Hong Kong by bringing traditional dragon and phoenix grand hall to life The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Design Gallery continues to champion original Hong Kong designs. The annual “Love HK” exhibition returns from 11 June to 6 July, in partnership with STICKYLINE, a prominent creative team in Hong Kong, and will debut their latest artwork, “The Carved Duo”, at the Design Gallery Wan Chai shop, featuring large-scale artistic paper sculptures that capture the essence of a traditional dragon and phoenix grand hall. Carved dragon and phoenix statues were iconic decorations in Hong Kong’s banquet halls…
Identity verification and regulatory compliance provider Blockpass is excited to announce a new partnership as it begins working with CryptoSwift OÜ, the Travel Rule compliance service, to enhance and simplify the process of meeting regulatory standards around the world. This endeavor will see CryptoSwift’s Travel Rule compliance measures added to Blockpass’ suite of regulatory solutions, enabling one-stop access to comprehensive compliance. Blockpass, the Safe Network for Crypto™, has pioneered reusable identities and crypto-native KYC/AML solutions. Its turnkey suite of compliance tools is designed to lower onboarding costs, automate remediation, prove humanity and protect against malicious actors, fraudulent activities, bots, and…
Three-Day Polo Festival Welcomes Over 30,000 Global Attendees to Hurlingham Park U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly served once again as the Official Apparel and Jersey Partner for Chestertons Polo in the Park, one of the world’s largest and most iconic polo lifestyle festivals. Held June 6-8, 2025, at the historic Hurlingham Park in the heart of London, this year’s edition welcomed over 30,000 attendees across three thrilling days of international polo, sport-inspired fashion, and family-friendly entertainment. U.S. Polo Assn. at Chestertons Polo in the Park Team Riyadh and Tournament MVP Cesar Crespo…
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has signed a support and sustainment contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for logistics and maintenance of the Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system. The contract – known as the UK Protector Availability and Support Solution or UK PASS – will provide ongoing support for the new Protector RPA systems supplied by GA-ASI and now being operated by the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF). The Protector RPA is based on GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian®. UK PASS is a Direct Commercial Sale contract and includes support for the Protector program’s RPA, the Certifiable…
Advance connectivity, build multinational supply chain management centre and drive innovation The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)’s new Chairman Prof Frederick Ma met with media today, outlining the HKTDC’s strategic direction to help Hong Kong enterprises navigate global challenges and seize new opportunities. Prof Ma said: “The international trade landscape is turbulent, and enterprises urgently need to reassess their development strategies. As both a springboard for the country and an international hub, Hong Kong possesses the unique advantages of internal and external connectivity and is poised to play a pivotal role in the new trade landscape.” He pointed out that HKTDC…
SRKay Consulting Group, a trusted global advisor in GCC setup and cross-border business strategy, has released its newest white paper titled “From Legal Frameworks to Successful Operations: A Strategic Blueprint for Entering and Thriving in the Indian Market.” Anchored in deep regulatory insight and on-ground operational expertise, the research report provides a step-by-step guide for foreign enterprises navigating India’s intricate market dynamics. As global enterprises increasingly pivot toward India—now poised to reach a USD 5 trillion economy by 2027—the paper emphasizes the importance of aligning legal compliance, policy navigation, and cultural integration to achieve long-term operational success. With over 1,400…