Applications for research projects are open from September 1 to November 30 for research and development themes related to the use of precious metals in new technologies TOKYO, Sept 1, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – The TANAKA Memorial Foundation (Representative Director: Hideya Okamoto) announced that it will take applications for research themes for FY2022 Precious Metals Research Grants between September 1 (Thu) and November 30 (Wed). Applications will be accepted from Japanese educational institutions and public research institutes conducting research and development using precious metals. In this 24th year of the research grant, recipients will receive 5 million yen for the…
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As pharmaceutical reformation is underway, the importance of the innovative strength of biotech companies has become increasingly prominent, the entire industry has also formed a completely different pattern from ten years ago. Today, differentiation has also become the general trend in the industry. As the interim results of Hong Kong companies have recently been announced, we might as well look for potential targets from the announcements that aim to differentiate themselves and truly bet on innovation. We found that Transcenta Holding (06628) might be worthy of attention. Transcenta has a strong focus on innovative research and development, is well advanced…
TransformHub, a Singapore-headquartered end-to-end digital solutions provider today announced a customer win with Briix, a real-estate investment and wealth management platform. The partnership allows investors to discover, compare and invest in real estate, through an intuitive digital platform, securely. The partnership leveraging TransformHub’s expertise in technology consulting and delivery was aimed at transforming Briix’s product vision of enabling secure access to investors, through a seamless multi-channel approach. This resulted in a platform that enables investors to experience the Briix offering via mobile, tablet, or laptop without compromising on quality. Through the implementation, consumers can Use a mobile application to discover…
An international collaboration is developing coating materials that could make windows better insulators. A French-Japanese research collaboration has fabricated metal nanocomposite coatings that improve the insulating properties of window glasses. The new coating prevents a significant portion of near-infrared (NIR) and ultraviolet rays (UV) from passing through, while at the same time admitting visible light. The findings were reported in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. “Although the fabrication of a commercial products is still a long way ahead, our work demonstrated a significant improvement in UV and NIR blocking properties compared to previous research,” says solid-state chemist…
JE Cleantech Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: JCSE), (the Company) a Singapore-based cleantech company, has announced its financial results for the six months ending 30 June 2022. In its first mid-year update since completing its Nasdaq listing in 2022, the company has seen a decline of 19 per cent in its revenue compared to the corresponding period last year (H1 2021). Net income for the reporting period has been S$147,000, lower than the S$616,000 reported for the first six months of 2021. Speaking about the 2022 results, Ms. Bee Yin Hong, CEO and Founder, JE Cleantech said, “Our industry as with many…
Pursuing Progress in Revenue, Increased by 14.1% Ensuring Stability and Accommodating the Needs for Pandemic Control The board of directors of Genertec Universal Medical Group Co Ltd (the Company or Universal Medical; HKG: 2666) is pleased to announce the interim results of the Company and its subsidiaries (together, the “Group”) for the six months ended 30 June 2022. Facing with various unexpected factors emerged during the first half of 2022, while making unwavering efforts to lead the subordinate medical institutions in its proactive commitment to fighting against the pandemic, the Group adhered to its established business strategies by continuing to…
Win-win hybrid format overcomes limits of geography The seventh Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today (31 August). This year’s event lasts two days and runs in a hybrid physical and digital format, helping overcome geographical boundaries. Business leaders unable to attend the summit in person at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) join all sessions online and identify potential business opportunities through the online platform. Participants and guest speakers at the physical summit can actively interact during…
Legend Holdings Corporation (HKG: 3396) announced today the unaudited condensed consolidated interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2022 (the Reporting Perio”). During the Reporting Period, the Company’s revenue was RMB237,685 million and the net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company amounted to RMB2,131 million. Mr. Li Peng, Executive Director and CEO of Legend Holdings, said that in the face of the complex international environment, in the first half of 2022, Legend Holdings pursued progress while ensuring stability, and deepened the strategic thinking of “industrial operation, technological innovation”, made steady improvement in its corporate competitiveness and…
One of the greatest hurdles in the Web3 space is creating opportunities without creating violations; we set out to bring ownership of a cannabis company to our holders and we were determined to do it in a way that didn’t bring forth securities violations and ensure longevity and sustainability are our primary focus. We’ve created Half BAYCD as an opportunity for our pass holders to either license their own BAYC/MAYC/BAKC/Koda or partner with a holder and do a revenue share on the licensing of the IP. By leveraging the royalty structure we’re able to offer a 50% net profit share…
Liti Capital SA, the Swiss-based Litigation Funding specialist pioneering a new business model through the tokenization of its equity, has today provided a performance update following its recent announcement to pivot its focus away from its wLITI (‘wrapped’ LITI) token. On 1 July 2022, Liti Capital notified its token holders that it would be pivoting its focus away from its wLITI token, and instead placing its efforts entirely on LITI, its highly acclaimed equity token (also referred to as a ‘security token’). The announcement means that all LITI token holders are now unable to wrap and convert their LITI into…
Apeiron Bioenergy has successfully closed an equity financing round from Mitsui Chemicals. The funds will support Apeiron to increase its collection capacity for waste-based feedstocks across Asian markets and position the company for exponential growth amidst growing demand for renewable feedstock for advanced biofuels such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). According to the International Energy Agency , global demand for renewable diesel is set to more than double, or by 11 billion litres, over the next five years. The demand mainly stems from government regulations in the US and the EU as established in the decarbonisation targets by COP26. However,…
Exploring New Business Opportunities in the Mainland Chinese Digital Asset Market while Deepening Collaboration with Business Partners Value Convergence Holdings Limited (VC Holdings, together with its subsidiaries, the Group; HKG: 821), a well-established and one-stop financial services institution in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 ( the Reporting Period). The Group tirelessly pursued opportunities to diversify its business during the Reporting Period, and expanded its digital asset business with good progress. During the Reporting Period, the recurrent outbreaks of COVID-19, coupled with persistently high inflation and conflict between…
Global Demands Decrease, Income Falls Slightly China’s major furniture product manufacturer Huisen Household International Group Ltd. (Huisen Household or the Group; HKG: 2127) announced unaudited interim results for the period ended 30 June 2022 (the Reporting Period) yesterday. During the reporting period, the weak real estate market and the interest rate hike caused a contraction in the number of deals made. Inflation caused by the quantitative easing policy started to emerge in 2022, fuelling the uncertainties of the economy. Reduction in subsidy, the U.S. housing price remained at a high level, and the rise in interest rate have all contributed…
The global semiconductor revenue is expected to reach $661 billion in 2022, up by 13.7% year-over-year, according to International Data Corp. (IDC). While industry demand was driven by the industrial and automotive industries in 2021, IDC expects 5G, consumer electronics, wireless technologies, datacenters, and wearables will continue drive demand this year. The Asia Pacific region, which dominated the global semiconductors market in 2021, is projected to exhibit the highest growth rate from 2022 to 2028, mainly driven by the surge in the adoption of high-end devices and growing demand for consumer electronics, according to market analyst BlueWeave Consulting. In particular,…
Executive Talk, Episode 12: PSH Home X Healthcare, innovation beyond limits Mr. Uten Lohachitpitaks, Group Chief Executive Officer of Pruksa Holding PCL (SET: PSH), explains his company’s vision to expand the ecosystem from property development to the healthcare business. With the combination of home, healthcare, and digital technology, PSH aims to improve the quality of life of Thai people. 1. PSH has penetrated the healthcare business in the past couple of years, whether the Vimut Hospital or the synergy with Theptarin Hospital. What is the purpose behind such a significant paradigm shift? How would the integration between property development and…
Forms Strategic Alliances with Technology Giants and Optimises R&D Capabilities Striving to Enhance Core Competence and Strengthen Market Position InvesTech Holdings Limited (InvesTech Holdings, together with its subsidiaries, the Group; HKG: 1087), a leading integrated smart IT solutions provider in China, announces its unaudited consolidated results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 (the Period). During the Period, the Group formed a strategic alliance with technology giants to jointly offer enterprise digital transformation solutions. These initiatives are set to drive sustainable business growth and enhance the Group’s core competence. During the Period, intensifying economic uncertainty dampened the business environment…
Recorded second consecutive profitable half-year Esprit back on track to consistent growth to regain pinnacle market position ESPRIT HOLDINGS LIMITED (the Company, together with its subsidiaries, the Group or Esprit, HKG: 330) has announced its unaudited financial interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 (the Period). The Group has recorded total revenue of HK$3,626 million for the Period, as compared to the total revenue of HK$3,872 million for the six months ended 30 June 2021 (the Corresponding Period), representing a decrease of 6%. The decrease in revenue was primarily due to the depreciation of the Euro against…
AcuraBio (formerly Luina Bio), a leading Australian biopharmaceutical CDMO, has been acquired by biotech investor Dr. Glenn Haifer and Ampersand Capital Partners, a global healthcare private equity firm. With more than two decades of experience, AcuraBio is a globally focussed organization bringing innovative therapeutics to market for customers in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and animal health industries. AcuraBio provides recombinant proteins and vaccines, and complex live biotherapeutic products to customers on the leading edge in emerging therapeutics. The rebranding of the company signifies an innovative new growth phase for AcuraBio. As part of the transaction, Dr. Haifer and Ampersand are bringing…
Accelerating Business Growth Baguio Green Group Limited (Baguio or the Group, HKG: 1397) is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 (the Period). During the Period, revenue was approximately HK$710 million, representing an increase of approximately 22% as compared with the same period last year. The increase was mainly due to the strong performance of our cleaning segment. Profit attributable to shareholders of the Company was approximately HK$17.8 million, representing an increase of approximately 45% as compared with the same period last year. Gross profit margin was 8.1%. Business Overview and Prospects…
Think RevOps is pleased to announce that its cutting-edge operating model is now helping businesses align and optimize their revenue engines in order to boost potential growth as much as possible. Revenue Operations, or RevOps, is a relatively new term that designates a “system for growing and scaling” a business, according to a company spokesperson. C-Suite leaders and decision-makers are all searching for a savvier way to deliver results and pivot into new opportunities in light of the constantly evolving online customer journey landscape. Their top priority should be implementing RevOps. Businesses can use RevOps as a framework to develop…