Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (NASDAQ: ATCX) (“Atlas Critical Minerals” or the “Company”), a diversified critical minerals exploration company, today announced strong initial results from the maiden diamond drilling program at its 100%-owned Graphite Project (the “Project”) in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Drilling at the first of the Project’s three mineral tenements has now been completed, with all 20 drill holes intersecting graphite mineralization – a 100% success rate. Independent laboratory assays, conducted by SGS Geosol, have confirmed multiple wide, high-grade intervals of graphitic carbon (“Cg”). Key Highlights 100% Graphite Intercept Success: All20 completed drill holes completed (totaling ~2,300 meters) intersected graphite mineralization,…
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BRISBANE, AUS, July 21, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a global exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alstom (EPA: ALO) for testing and developing graphene products for the rail industry — specifically for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Craig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented “We are thrilled to be partnering with Alstom, one of the world’s most recognised names in rail and transportation. This global exclusive MOU gives GMG the opportunity to bring our graphene technology into one of the largest…
Attracting nearly 1 million visits Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 36th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, together with the 9th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 6th HKTDC World of Snacks, concluded successfully today. The three fairs, which ran for seven days, attracted 990,000 visits and brought together more than 770 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions. The Hong Kong Book Fair, alongside the “Cultural July • Joyful Summer Reading,” featured more than 600 vibrant events, both at the fairground and across the city. Under the theme “Reading the World: Cultural Legacy | Joyful Journeys”, this year’s Hong Kong Book Fair enabled booklovers from…
– Continuing to Deepen Its Presence in Southeast Asia Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited (“Lukfook” or the “Group”) (Stock Code: 0590) is pleased to announce that its Lukfook Jewellery shop located in Suria KLCC, a core commercial district in Malaysia, has made its triumphant debut on July 19, showcasing a newly elevated shop design. The grand opening ceremony featured guests of honour including Mr. Edison Choong, Deputy Director and Sustainability Deputy Lead Trade Publication, Strategic Planning Division, Matrade, Professor Jericho Tang Kit Wai, Deputy National President(III), National Consumer Action Council. They were accompanied by Ms. Wong Hau Yeung, Shirley, Executive Director…
Indonesia International Smart City 2026 Expo & Forum (IISMEX), hosted by the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia through the Directorate General of Regional Administration alongside Indo Security and Indo Firex, continues to advance its role as Indonesia’s No.1 ICT and IoT exhibition and forum through regional engagement. This approach reflects IISMEX’s commitment to supporting Indonesia’s smart city development by connecting domestic stakeholders with regional networks. Indonesia’s smart city ecosystem continues to gain momentum, driven by the rapid adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies across both public and private sectors. According to the Indonesian IoT Association (ASIOTI), the…
A Global South reckoning with the real cost of the AI boom Artificial Intelligence in the Global South: Power, Policy and Progress, a new book by Singapore-based technologist and AI ethicist Sudhir Tiku was launched today at World Scientific’s offices, with H.E. Madiepetsane Charlotte Lobe, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to Singapore, as Guest of Honour, before an audience of diplomats and figures from Singapore’s academic and technology sectors. The book poses an uncomfortable question: who is really powering the boom in artificial intelligence, and who is being left out of it? Tiku argues that the systems…
18 Hong Kong I&T enterprises present innovative solutions, fostering international exchange and collaboration The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, one of the world’s premier events in artificial intelligence (AI), concluded successfully in Shanghai today. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) participated in the event for the fourth consecutive year, and together with three major innovation and technology (I&T) parks – namely Cyberport, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited (HSITP) – mounted the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion. The pavilion showcased innovative solutions from 18 leading Hong…
– Accelerating Expansion in Overseas Markets Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited (“Lukfook” or the “Group”) (Stock Code: 0590) is pleased to announce the grand opening of Lukfook Jewellery’s Shop at VivoCity on 18 July. The grand opening ceremony featured guests of honour including Ms. Elsa Hung Director of Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, Ms. Gloria Chan, Director of HKTDC Limited, Singapore Branch, Mr. Ho Nai Chuen, Charles, President of Singapore Jewellers Association. They were accompanied by Ms. Wong Hau Yeung, Shirley, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Lukfook Group, Mr. Cheung Chi Keung, Darwin, Property Director of the Group,…
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Founder, Managing Director and CEO Craig Nicol will participate in a live fireside chat hosted by Cory Fleck of the KE Report. The event will take place on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 9:30 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (Thursday, July 23, 2026). The discussion will recap GMG’s recent operational and commercial developments and provide an outlook on the Company’s next stage of growth. This will be a live event, and attendees are…
Companies Bring Joint Strike Missile Weapon System to Leading Uncrewed Platform General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and KONGSBERG Gruppen ASA (KONGSBERG) completed the System Requirements Review (SRR) and Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the integration of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) weapon system onto MQ-9B. This design and integration effort is a jointly funded project by both companies aimed at providing long-range strike capability for MQ-9B and its customers. These reviews were successfully completed in Kongsberg, Norway, on June 30. MQ-9B is an industry-leading uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) manufactured by GA-ASI and includes the SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® models. KONGSBERG produces the…
GA-ASI Completes Qualification Testing for UK Protector Weapons General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has completed weapons testing for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft, qualifying both the Paveway IV laser-guided bomb and the Brimstone 3 air-to-surface missile for launch from GA-ASI’s MQ-9B aircraft. Testing was completed on June 18 at GA-ASI’s facilities in Southern California and marked the first time that GA-ASI has taken the lead role in completing weapons qualification for a customer. The qualification testing was conducted under UK Ministry of Defence approval and met all requirements for certification of the safe…
Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia, officiated the opening of INVEST Fair 2026 as Guest-of-Honour. Two-day event features more than 100 speakers and over 40 exhibitors across more than 70 hours of talks and panel discussions. Programmes cover equities, exchange-traded funds, retirement planning, income investing, artificial intelligence, estate planning and digital wealth solutions. The inaugural Duit Fest expands the event’s focus to practical money management, financial well-being and active living. Interactive activities include the Golden Ball Pit Challenge, Kick & Win Challenge, trading contests, lucky draws, and the two-day Pickleball Bull League. Opening ceremony of INVEST Fair…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is offering travelers across Greater China up to 40% off base fares on select routes through its 3-Day Flash Sale, available exclusively from July 15 to 17, 2026. Valid for travel from August 1, 2026 onwards, the sale gives travelers just three days to secure savings on future holidays, cultural escapes, beach getaways, and island-hopping adventures. Passengers can take advantage of special fares and secure their preferred travel dates ahead of the busy holiday period. Boracay Cebu Palawan Through PAL’s extensive network, travelers from Hong Kong, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, and Jinjiang can conveniently access destinations across…
The Global Blockchain Show Riyadh held from 29-30th June,2026 successfully wrapped up its exclusive two-day B2B run, charting an evolutionary path where decentralized networks, AI, and immersive digital platforms converge. The summit heavily prioritized structural tech innovations altering the back end of Web3, including chain abstraction and the massive data infrastructure needed to support future-ready enterprise tech. Defying the challenges of the prevailing geopolitical landscape, organized by VAP Group and powered by Times Of Blockchain, the event emerged as a resounding success. Co-located with Global AI Show Riyadh and Global Games Show Riyadh, the two-day summit attracted 15,000+ registrations, welcomed 6,723 attendees, featured 100+ global speakers and 100…
Riyadh cemented its status as the world’s most vibrant sandbox for interactive media as the Global Games Show Riyadh held from 29-30th June, concluded its highly anticipated two-day B2B run. Shifting focus away from traditional console lifecycles, the event leaned heavily into technological innovations that transformed the back end of game development, including cloud gaming, AR/VR, and automated AI game design. It also focused on an emerging gaming platform: mobile phones. Defying the challenges of the prevailing geopolitical landscape, organized by VAP Group and powered by Times Of Games, the event emerged as a resounding success. Co-located with Global AI Show Riyadh and Global Blockchain Show Riyadh, the…
– Bold new live music spectacle creates value beyond insurance CTF Life announced a landmark long-term strategic partnership with Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), marking the first collaboration of its kind between a Hong Kong insurer and TME. The collaboration will see the two partners bring the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards (TIMA) to the city for the very first time. Taking place on 22 and 23 August 2026, the two-day spectacle will bring together music lovers from across the globe for a vibrant celebration that will transcend language, geography and culture. As exclusive title sponsor, CTF Life is reinforcing…
Two milestones, one enduring commitment to strengthening ties between Japan and the Philippines TOKYO // Makati City, Philippines, July 17, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – Japan and the Philippines established diplomatic relations in 1956, laying the foundation for decades of friendship, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange. Seventy years later, 2026 marks the Philippines–Japan Friendship Year, celebrating a partnership that continues to create meaningful opportunities for both nations. Against the backdrop of this enduring relationship, JCB—the only international payment brand based in Japan—entered the Philippine market in 1996 with a vision to bring Japanese excellence in payments closer to Filipino consumers. Over…
Leveraging expertise in hydrogen technologies to advance the transition to a hydrogen society and accelerate decarbonization TOKYO, July 16, 2026 – (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, today announced that “TANAKA H2 Nexus”, one of Japan’s largest 500 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation facilities, began operation on July 8, 2026, at the TANAKA Shonan Fuel Cell Power Plant in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The facility demonstrates TANAKA’s commitment to support the transition to a hydrogen…
100 students draw scenes illustrating the city’s role as a global connector, artwork unveiling in October As part of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) 60th anniversary celebrations, the Wan Chai Community Art Creation Workshop was held today during the Hong Kong Book Fair. Around 100 students created drawings of Hong Kong landmarks and city scenes in collaboration with local artist Jane Lee (who works using the pseudonym Messy Desk), providing inspiration for her large-scale artwork celebrating the HKTDC’s 60th anniversary. HKTDC Chairman Prof Frederick Ma and Executive Director Sophia Chong attended the event to admire the students’ artistic depictions of Hong Kong’s economic and industrial strengths, while highlighting…
– Sharing Cutting-Edge Innovation in Surgical Robotics Cornerstone Robotics Limited, a leading innovator in surgical robotics based in Hong Kong, today announced that company management will present at the 2nd Global Health Summit (GHS 2026), taking place August 7–8, 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Professor Samuel Au, Founder and CEO, will deliver a keynote address on August 7 from 12:45 to 15:05 HKT, where he will explore and share the latest technological innovation trends shaping the global life sciences and surgical robotics sectors. Professor Au’s keynote, titled “The Future of Surgery: Accessibility, Connectivity, and Physical AI…