At the 62nd European Renal Association Congress (ERA 2025), Everest Medicines unveiled new clinical data on EVER001 (previously known as XNW1011), a next-generation covalent reversible Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, in patients with primary membranous nephropathy (pMN). This marks the first time EVER001’s clinical data have been unveiled at an international academic congress. This initial unveiling of the preliminary data at an international congress focuses on pMN. The results showed encouraging signals in terms of novel mechanism, preliminary efficacy, and safety. These findings provide a solid foundation for future therapeutic strategies in proteinuric autoimmune glomerular diseases including pMN and demonstrate…
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– To Foster a Diversified and Inclusive Future – Integrating Health and Sustainability to Demonstrate a Strong Commitment to ESG Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (the Trust) (HKG: 2778), owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, has partnered with “My Lupus Diary” (MLD), the first multimedia lupus awareness organisation in Hong Kong, and Eaton Club, a premium coworking space providing venue support, to present “Lupus Reimagined” Art Exhibition at its properties. The exhibition features the original artworks of lupus patients, expressing their journey in facing physical and emotional challenges via the universal language of art. This initiative aims to…
Following a major firewall exploit that exposed the limits of perimeter defenses, security leaders are shifting focus to post-breach containment and internal access control – precisely where TACACS.net excels with command-level enforcement, audit visibility, and seamless SIEM/IDS integration as the silent enforcer behind your frontline security. A recently disclosed exploit targeting perimeter firewalls from a leading cybersecurity vendor has once again underscored a critical reality: even the strongest perimeter defenses are not impenetrable. As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, organizations must shift their focus beyond breach prevention – toward containment, internal access control, and real-time response. TACACS.net, the most advanced enterprise…
Newly developed dual-functional catalyst solves hydrogen crossover problem in PEM water electrolysis TOKYO, June 6, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, has received the 2025 Technology Award from the Catalyst Manufacturers Association, Japan (CMAJ) for development and practical application of electrode catalysts for PEM water electrolysis. Ikkei Arima, from TANAKA accepted the award and gave an acceptance speech at the CMAJ award ceremony held on June 5. PEM water electrolysis as an important technology for…
New Oslo Office to Drive National Cyber Resilience, and Private and Public Sector Transformation Across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland Naoris Protocol, the global leader in decentralized trust infrastructure and post-quantum cybersecurity, proudly announces the opening of its Nordic Regional Command Center in Oslo, Norway. This new office marks a major milestone in the company’s strategic global expansion, serving as a central hub for government partnerships, digital sovereignty solutions, and the distribution of critical defense-grade technologies across the Nordic region, covering Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. This Nordic expansion is spearheaded by Major General (ret.) Inge Kampenes, former…
The Generation Essentials Group’s Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants to Begin Trading on the New York Stock Exchange and NYSE American on June 5, 2025, under Ticker Symbols “TGE” and “TGE WS”, Respectively. HONG KONG, Jun 5, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – Jun 4, The Generation Essentials Group (“TGE”), an entity jointly established by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD), and Black Spade Acquisition II Co (NASDAQ: BSII) (“Black Spade II”) are pleased to confirm the completion of their previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”). The listed company following the Business…
– The Kyrgyz Republic’s 5-Year USD Benchmark Bond Receives Peak 4x Oversubscription TF International Securities Group Limited (TF International) together with China CITIC Bank International Limited, Citigroup Global Markets Limited and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc announced the successful assistance in the Kyrgyz Republic’s issuance of a 5-year USD benchmark international bond (represented by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic acting through the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic). Originally targeting an issuance size of approximately USD 500 million, the transaction saw overwhelming market demand during bookbuilding, with peak orders exceeding USD 2.1 billion (including USD 50 million…
Asia-Pacific’s Premier Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition Highlights Malaysia’s Role as a Regional Innovation and Defence Hub The curtain has closed on the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA’25), which concluded on a high note with RM11 billion in transactions signed over five dynamic days. Co-organised by the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Global Exhibitions & Conferences Sdn Bhd (GEC), LIMA’25 lived up to its theme, “Innovate Today, Thrive Tomorrow”, by setting new benchmarks in participation, innovation, and impact. Hosted at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) and Resorts World Langkawi from 20 to 24 May, this year’s event…
On June 1, 2025, Central Pattana plc, Thailand’s leading real estate developer and operator of Central shopping centers nationwide, proudly led one of the world’s largest Pride celebrations as more than 300,000 people gathered in Bangkok for the Bangkok Pride Parade 2025, which culminated in a powerful finale at centralwOrld — now recognized as a landmark of global inclusion. Marking its 6th year as The Pioneer of Equality, Central Pattana launched Thailand Pride Celebration 2025: “Pride For All”, under the theme “Embracing Freedom,” reaffirming its vision of “Place for All” and its mission of imagining better futures for everyone. The celebration began…
– Repurchase Reflects the Board’s Confidence in Long-Term Growth Jun 3, CBL International Limited (NASDAQ: BANL) (the Company or CBL), the listing vehicle of Banle Group (Banle or the Group), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to the lesser of $5 million of the Company’s ordinary shares (the Ordinary Shares) or 5 million Ordinary Shares. Repurchases under the share repurchase program may be made in the open market, with the actual timing and amount of repurchases depending on market conditions and corporate needs. The share repurchase program will expire on April 15,…
Fintech Forward 2025 will be programmed by Economist Impact and hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board The Kingdom of Bahrain is gearing up for its third edition of Fintech Forward, which will be hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and programmed by Economist Impact. Bringing together the best and brightest minds in payments, fintech, and the broader financial ecosystem, Fintech Forward has cemented itself as a leading regional event, where industry trailblazers, investors, and financial players come to exchange knowledge, celebrate milestone successes, and level up connections. The upcoming edition of the region’s flagship financial services…
APCS Lda, the Portugal-based company behind the luxury travel brand Revigorate, proudly announces three major milestones in its global expansion: the launch of bespoke, high-end Japan luxury travel, the establishment of a new Asia-Pacific operational team based in Manila, and the acquisition of a larger headquarters in Portugal. Together, these developments mark a transformative year for the company as it continues its mission to deliver extraordinary tailor-made vacations to discerning global travellers. Woman in traditional Japanese kimono walking at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto Expanding Into Japan: A Bespoke Gateway to Asia The launch of Japan as Revigorate’s first Asia destination reflects growing…
In 2025, the policies regarding traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in Mainland China are being continuously optimized, providing broader opportunities for the consumer TCM market. This has led to increased consumer demand and purchasing intentions, offering growth potential for the industry and attracting institutional interest in the sector’s value Supported by favorable policies, Neautus’s recent submission to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has garnered significant attention. Currently, many companies that initially planned to list on the A-share market are shifting their focus to the Hong Kong market, with several leading firms such as Laopu Gold, Qunabox Group, APT Electronics, Mokingran, and…
– Presenting Cutting-Edge Solutions and Innovations and Fostering Global Collaborations through Seminars and Networking Events The Hong Kong Trade Development Council will bring together 20 start-ups to participate in Viva Technology 2025 in Paris. The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion will showcase the cutting-edge solutions and innovations in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, HealthTech, Sustainable and ClimateTech, FinTech, and more. A series of seminars, start-up pitching sessions, workshop and networking reception will enhance international cooperation and highlight Hong Kong’s vibrant start-up and technology ecosystem. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), in collaboration with Strategic Partner, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels,…
Dedicated project cargo exhibition area to debut at international transport logistic trade fairs Messe München, organiser of the world-renowned transport logistic exhibition series, and Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at elevating the visibility and networking potential of the heavy lift, breakbulk and project cargo sector. At the heart of this partnership is project cargo – a dedicated exhibition area that will debut across international transport logistic trade fairs, beginning in Singapore (October 29-31, 2025), and continuing Miami (November 11-13, 2025), Mumbai (February 25-27, 2026), Shanghai (June 24-26, 2026), Istanbul (November 2026), and…
Making Anime Even More Exciting, Carrying Anime into the Future Promotional Video Introducing the Facility, Narrated by Akio Otsuka, Now Live! TOKYO, June 3, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Anime Tokyo Station is an anime exhibition site focused on Japanese anime content, which has developed a devoted fan base around the world. It attracts 167,410 visitors (as of May 18, 2025), children and adults alike, from both Japan and overseas. We are pleased to announce the launch of the official Anime Tokyo Station YouTube channel, along with the release of a new promotional video narrated by renowned voice actor Akio Otsuka,…
– to Advance AI-Driven Logistics Solutions in Qatar and Capture E-commerce Growth Caption: NEXX signs joint Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with Milaha and KEC. (From left to right) Mr. Oscar Hui (CEO of NEXX), Mr. Fahad bin Saad Al-Qahtani (GCEO of Milaha) and Mr. Kevin Lam (Director of KEC) NEXX, a leading AI logistics company based in Hong Kong, is excited to announce the signing of joint Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Qatar Navigation Q.P.S.C. (Milaha) and KEC (Hong Kong) (KEC), to advance innovative logistics solutions and capture the growing e-commerce market in Qatar. Mr. Fahad bin Saad Al-Qahtani, GCEO…
Professor Frederick Ma, the newly appointed Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), assumed office on 1 June and met with the management team this morning. Professor Ma said, “It is both an honour and a tremendous responsibility to take up the chairmanship at this juncture of Hong Kong’s economic transformation. While I am delighted to contribute to deepening Hong Kong’s integration into the national development agenda, the unprecedented challenges of our era compel me to remain vigilant in leveraging Hong Kong’s unique roles as a ‘super-connector’ and ‘super-value-adder’.” “I am confident that through the collective efforts of the…
Investing in housing improvements could avert 43 million instances of gender-based violence. Ahead of the 2025 Group of Seven (G7) Summit, a groundbreaking new report from Habitat for Humanity International reveals that improving housing conditions in informal settlements has the power to enhance women’s health outcomes. The report, “Informal Settlement Improvements and Women’s Health”, provides evidence that millions of illnesses and instances of violence, and thousands of avoidable deaths, could be prevented within the first year of investing in adequate housing and slum upgrading. With over 1.1 billion people living in informal settlements globally today, and women disproportionately affected by unsafe…
TransNusa’s Scheduled Flight Frequency Increase to be Implemented in Two Phases South East Asia’s first holistic premium service airline, PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri, is further strengthening its presence in Perth by increasing the frequency of its scheduled flights for its Bali – Perth route to twice daily or 14 times a week from its current 7 times a week. TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that sales of tickets for the additional flights started yesterday. “We will increase the frequency of flight in two phases. First phase will see TransNusa’s scheduled flights increasing from 7 times weekly…