– Implements Business Strategy of ‘Core Existing Business Consolidation, Dual Driven Growth of Investment and Trading’ – Stable Operating Results with Positive Outlook – Oil and Gas Trading Business Emerges as Key Growth Engine CITIC Resources Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as the CITIC Resources or the Company, or the Group when its subsidiaries are included; Stock Code: 1205.HK) has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the Year). Stable operating results with positive outlook. Breakthrough in revenue and profit growth. In 2024, there remained uncertainties and complexity in global economic growth.…
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– Exhibitors from 34 countries & regions to expand global market and explore opportunities in filmmaking – More than 760 exhibitors have gathered from 34 countries and regions, forming over 30 regional pavilions with 7 new pavilions from Australia, Cambodia, France, India, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam- New in 2025 is the Producers Connect programme featuring a series of events, fostering international collaboration and supporting up-and-rising Hong Kong producers- Inaugural AI Hub pilot project showcasing innovative AI applications across the filmmaking process- Ne Zha 2 production team sharing AI special effects experience- The 23rd Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum sets record with 48 shortlisted projects, introducing new animation feature and Indonesian new director…
PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk (WIKA) continues to support infrastructure development to connect regions across Indonesia, one of which is the Probolinggo-Banyuwangi (Probowangi) Toll Road Package 3, currently being undertaken by the Company. The project is at 74.9% completion and expected to be completed in 2025. The Probowangi Toll Road is constructed to create better access between Probolinggo and Banyuwangi, which are now only connected by provincial roads. This toll road is expected to reduce traffic congestion on provincial roads, cut logistics costs, and improve economic competitiveness of Probolinggo, Banyuwangi, and surrounding areas. Travel time is projected to decrease by 30%…
Meeting diverse customer needs for control system renewal TOKYO, Mar 17, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation (MEBS, Head Office: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo; President: Iwao Oda) today announced the launch scheduled for 19 March of a new overseas control renewal menu for elevators made by other companies installed in existing buildings. By developing a new control panel with an auto-tuning function, MEBS will respond to the diverse needs of its overseas customers for the renewal of control systems for elevators, while spurring the expansion of its maintenance and renewal business. *The image is for illustrative purposes only. Main Features…
A Lecturer at the Faculty of Animal Science at Brawijaya University, Danung Nur Adli Spt., MSc., MPt, has developed an integrated chicken coop monitoring system to increase the potential productivity of broiler chickens. The system uses the Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile apps. The innovation was initiated in 2019, when Danung began designing ways to use technology in traditional ‘open’ model chicken coops to develop the economic value of male chicks that are often viewed as waste. “We didn’t know what to do with the male chicks. They were usually raised to be sold as broiler chickens,” Danung said…
Interim Analysis Expected End of 2Q 2025 Gain Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: GANX) (“Gain”, or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company leading the discovery and development of the next generation of allosteric small molecule therapies, today announced the dosing of the first participant with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in its Phase 1b clinical trial of GT-02287, the Company’s lead allosteric small molecule in development for the treatment of PD with or without a GBA1 mutation. “Initiation of dosing in our Phase 1b clinical trial represents an important step in the clinical development of GT-02287 and in Gain’s mission to deliver a disease-modifying…
Habitat for Humanity is excited to engage young people in the Asia-Pacific region in creating innovative housing solutions through grants worth up to US$40,000. Through the Habitat Youth Solutions grant, up to 10 young people or youth organizations in the region can each win US$4,000 to start, scale up, or replicate culturally and contextually appropriate projects that help their local communities improve their housing conditions. “Youth for Good Nepal”, which is one of the previous winners of the 2023 Youth Solutions Microgrant, organized eight workshops in Kathmandu, Nepal, for 321 participants to learn about earthquake safety and retrofitting techniques from experts.…
– Promoting Hong Kong’s advantages as partner in multi-sector development The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organised a delegation to Bangkok from 10 to 13 March to promote Hong Kong’s infrastructure development and real estate-related services (IRES) and help Hong Kong IRES companies explore arising business opportunities in Thailand. Thailand’s infrastructure and real estate development landscape has undergone rapid transformation in recent years, fuelled by substantial government investments in transportation, urban development, and sustainable projects. Key initiatives, such as the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and the expansion of public transportation networks, offer significant growth opportunities in the IRES sector. The delegation,…
Themed “Airport Operations for Tomorrow”, inter airport Southeast Asia 2025 (IASEA) curated a lineup of conference sessions and the latest innovations to drive conversations on what a sustainable tomorrow looks like for Asia’s airport operations and ground handling industry. From 25-27 March 2025, the 8th edition of IASEA is expected to gather over 4,000 attendees, 150 notable global brands and some 50 industry experts as speakers at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. IASEA 2025 Conference – Mastermind keynotes on shaping the future of airports Setting the stage for this conference on day 1 (25 March) is the fireside chat…
– to develop its music and video content entertainment business On 28th February 2025, Lit Studios, a majority owned subsidiary of TGG Enterprise Limited, entered into an MOU to explore further business collaboration with Bingo Group to expand its music and video content business worldwide. In the partnership, Lit Studios will assist Bingo in promoting its video content worldwide, and Bingo will assist Lit Studios in producing AIGC related content in video, music and games development. A spokesperson for Lit Studios, Tommy Chu, mentioned, “We are excited to be working with Bingo Group Holdings, a company majority owned by Mr.…
CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform, has partnered with upGrad – one of Asia’s largest integrated skilling and forever learning majors, to introduce a specialised deep-learning program / track within upGrad-powered Digital Marketing and Product Management courses with MICA and Duke CE, respectively. With the commitment of enabling brands to unlock limitless customer lifetime value, CleverTap currently boasts a strong clientele of over 2000 brands globally to help build personalized experiences for all their customers. The platform is powered by TesseractDB™ – the world’s first purpose-built database for customer engagement, offering speed and cost efficiency at scale. On the other hand,…
SRKay Consulting Group has released a groundbreaking whitepaper, “New-Shoring: The Next Evolution in Global Expansion,” providing data-driven insights into why companies are rapidly moving away from traditional offshoring models and embracing New-Shoring as a future-proof strategy. With geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and rising labour costs impacting global businesses, organizations are actively seeking new locations that offer regulatory stability, skilled talent, and operational resilience. According to the whitepaper, 76% of CEOs now see New-Shoring as a long-term transformation strategy, rather than a cost-cutting measure. Key Highlights from the Whitepaper Why Offshoring is No Longer Sustainable: 35% of executives rank political…
– Global experts gather for in-depth discussions on key industry issues – unlocking ASEAN opportunities, AI and culture-driven marketing – This year’s MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse conferences will be held on 19 March under the theme Inspiring Possibilities, bringing together global marketing and e-commerce experts to share forward-looking insights and practical experiences and offer inspiration and actionable strategies to attendees – The conferences will explore cutting-edge trends and innovative strategies in marketing, including the application of data and AI, the integration of art, music and culture in marketing strategies, and the rising importance of inclusive marketing with a focus on neurodiversity – Another highlight will be an in-depth…
PT Wijaya Karya Bangunan Gedung Tbk (WEGE) a subsidiary of PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk (WIKA), in collaboration with PT Dex Solusi Transit (DEX) presents Netro, Indonesia’s first innovative smart modular home with Smart Net-Zero and Growing-modular concept. The Netro launch was part of WIKA’s 65th anniversary ceremony. The launch ceremony was held on the 17th floor of WIKA Tower 2, marked by screening of Netro’s video profile on Tuesday (11/03). Prototypes of Netro version 1.0 model homes are displayed on WIKA Realty’s plot located in Pulo Mas Jaya. The model homes are featured in various floor sizes: the smallest at…
Formerra+(TM) delivers a faster, smarter, and more seamless way to do business with enhanced product search, intuitive navigation, and powerful management tools. Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, today launched the Formerra+ ecommerce website, now upgraded to deliver a faster, more intuitive, and personalized experience for customers across multiple industries. The enhanced site provides purchasing, engineering, and quality control customers with easy access to ordering and technical information so that they can get the materials they need faster. “Our customers are looking for efficiency, accuracy, and convenience when managing orders and purchasing materials,” said Cathy Dodd, Chief Executive Officer…
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that GMG, C&W Services Singapore and ACMES, GMG’s Singapore Thermal-XR distributor, have successfully completed energy savings case studies with a Singapore bank. The energy savings was seen on average between 10% to 20%. Following the successful case study, the bank is now exploring the potential to scale the application of Thermal-XR Enhance across more branches. Figure 1 shows ~33% energy saving by comparing post coating average daily energy consumption to before washing. Figure 1: Daily Energy Consumption Reduction due to Thermal XR Coating (after washing) on…
Since the beginning of the year, driven by the explosive popularity of the domestic large model, DeepSeek, Hong Kong technology stocks have continued to strengthen, making AI-related concept stocks a focal point for investors. Among them, Qunabox Group (00917.HK), China’s leading AI interactive marketing service provider, has seen its stock price repeatedly hit new highs. As of the close on March 10, its stock price was reported at HK$ 84.5, with a cumulative increase of 28.0%. In fact, since its listing at the end of May last year, Qunabox Group’s stock price has continued to rise, nearly 2.4 times in just over…
Achieving a tape width of 0.2 mm for contact tapes to enable smaller relays TOKYO, Mar 12, 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, announces the development of its miniaturized micro profile tape, a next-generation contact for fifth-generation signal relays. It has achieved a minimum width of 0.2 mm, making it the smallest-sized contact tape for fifth-generation signal relays. As relays become smaller, using miniaturized micro profiles can make contacts lighter in weight and suppress bounce and…
Enhancing Digital Payment Experience for JCB Cardholders TOKYO, Mar 12, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today announced that JCB is now available on Google Play in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Hong Kong. Through these years, JCB Cardmembers in Asia have experienced significant growth. In addition to the growth, JCB is committed to providing its Cardmembers with expanded accessibility across the entire payment experience, including the digital environment. JCB will continue to strive to improve the overall payment experience for all JCB Cardmembers, not just in Asia. Yoshiki…
SINGAPORE, Mar 11, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand announced premier sponsorship for the 10th edition of Sakura 2025 at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay. The event was opened by Mr. Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of National Development & Ministry of Digital Development and Information, Mr. Toru Hotta, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Japan in Singapore, and Mr. Felix Loh, CEO of Gardens by the Bay. JCB’s sponsorship is part of its continuing efforts to support local activities and attractions.…