Author: Marie Jones

The B20 Energy, Sustainability, and Climate (ESC) Task Force has drafted recommendations and policy actions on global energy transition during the 5th call meeting that was held virtually on June 21, 2022. According to the Task Force’s deputy chair, Agung Wicaksono, the recommendations and policies have been intensively discussed by the members for the last five months, and the drafts mark the end of the journey of the planning process. “It is truly an honor and privilege for me to convene the last Task Force Call Meeting today, and especially for all members who have been present to share their…

Key findings from the newly published Asia-Pacific Forum report will be brought to the global conversations on housing and shelter amid the impacts of climate change, and COVID-19 during the 11th World Urban Forum on June 26-30, 2022, at Katowice, Poland. “Building forward better through inclusive housing means that each one of us, especially the most vulnerable families we serve through housing solutions, has a voice in the process and a role to play in increasing access to a decent place to live,” said Luis Noda, Habitat for Humanity’s Asia-Pacific vice president and one of the speakers at the Asia-Pacific…

PLS Plantations Berhad announced the appointment of Lee Hun Kheng as the Group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective today and retain his role as Executive Director of PLS Plantations. He will remain CEO of Aramijaya Agri & Agro Sdn. Bhd., a company that has been involved in developing innovating supply chain and forest management processes to create high quality sustainable forest products and services since 2002. PLS Plantations’ Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Tan Sri Nazir Razak said, “We are pleased to welcome Lee Hun Kheng as our new Group CEO. His role as CEO of Aramijaya, the Group’s forest plantation subsidiary…

IBI Group Holdings Limited (“IBI” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries as the “Group”; Stock Code: 1547), a publicly listed company that holds investments in companies focusing on the Built Environment, today announced its business results for the financial year ended 31 March 2022 (“FY2022”). During the year under review, the Group recorded an income of approximately HK$405.9 million (FY2021: HK$556.7 million). Gross profit was approximately HK$68.0 million (FY2021: HK$79.4 million) and profit attributable to the owners of the Company was approximately HK$27.0 million compared with approximately HK$54.4 million from the previous financial year (which included a one-off gain…

Exchange goods, vehicles, or property for crypto on Bazaars The Bazaars Project has launched its peer-to-peer marketplace app in the Apple App and Google Play stores. The app allows users to buy and sell goods, property, and vehicles with cryptocurrency. This milestone is significant for the Bazaars Project’s mission to create a proof-of-stake blockchain network and a decentralized peer-to-peer marketplace. “The crypto market value is more than $2 trillion. There are thousands of cryptocurrencies and most of their value so far has come from speculation and trading rather than their ability to be exchanged for any tangible goods or assets.…

IBI Group Holdings Limited (IBI or the Company, together with its subsidiaries as the Group; HKG: 1547), a publicly listed company that holds investments in companies focusing on the Built Environment, today announced its business results for the financial year ended 31 March 2022 (FY2022). During the year under review, the Group recorded an income of approximately HK$405.9 million (FY2021: HK$556.7 million). Gross profit was approximately HK$68.0 million (FY2021: HK$79.4 million) and profit attributable to the owners of the Company was approximately HK$27.0 million compared with approximately HK$54.4 million from the previous financial year (which included a one-off gain of…

Strives to Realize the Mission of “Better Life with Rare Earth” Facilitates the Pursuit of Carbon Neutrality in China and Around the World JL MAG Rare-Earth Co., Ltd. (JL MAG or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, the Group, SHE: 300748; HKKG: 6680), a leading producer of high-performance rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs) in China, is pleased to announce that the Company has been awarded the first SGS PAS 2060 carbon neutrality declaration certificate (Certificate) in the global rare earth permanent magnet industry by SGS, an internationally recognized testing, inspection and certification institution. Both parties held a Certificate presentation ceremony…

Presented by Sedition the 20th edition of #WorldBlockchainSummit is a platform to meet, network and learn from more than 700 of the world’s leading crypto and blockchain influencers, policymakers, and government stakeholders and curated investors. The 20th global edition of the World Blockchain Summit, is taking place on 14-15 July 2022 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center, Singapore. Comprising of keynotes, use-case studies, and instructional sessions, WBS features a showcase from leading global technology companies presenting their most recent creations with the primary goal of facilitating the adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions that are transforming the industry.…

Business attained high-quality development Strengthened innovation and R&D and business development Reward shareholders with proposed final dividend and special dividend Tianda Pharmaceuticals Limited (Tianda Pharmaceuticals or the Group, HKG: 455) is pleased to announce its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2022. During the Reporting Period, the Group’s business attained further development as revenue reached HK$510.0 million for the Current Financial Year, representing an increase of 7.5% compared to last year. Innovation and R&D made steady progress with R&D expenses increasing 34.7% year on year (YOY) to HK$15.9 million. With cash and cash equivalents of approximately HK$334.0 million…

To Expand Market Share and Diversify the E-commerce Layout Further Deepen the Digital Marketing Strategy EC Healthcare (the Company, which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the Group, HKG: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong, announces that the Group signed a memorandum of understanding with Yoho Group Holdings Limited (Yoho Group, HKG: 2347) for strategic collaboration. The partnership will be focused on accelerating the growth of medical, aesthetic medical and beauty and wellness services in the e-commerce market, and jointly boosting the e-commerce penetration of medical, aesthetic medical and beauty and wellness services in Hong…

Women have been historically underrepresented in motorsport due to the lack of funding and opportunity. CortDAO, in partnership with W Series, is looking to change that dynamic. By appealing to the Web3 community and a growing women’s motorsports fanbase, CortDAO is launching its first-ever series of NFTs, with its proceeds to be invested in W Series. CortDAO was founded by Michael Livingston with the mission to build a community-led platform that could authentically promote female racers and further women in motorsports. The first step of its mission was to launch a team in W Series, the world’s first free-to-enter single-seater…

Avantor, Inc., a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies and applied materials industries, acquired awards for the best company in upstream processing and single-use solutions at the Biologics Manufacturing Korea (BMK) 2022 conference. Sang Kyu Lee, Representative Director – Avantor Korea/Japan (Left), James Hwang, Head of Application, Asia, Middle East & Africa – Biopharma after receiving the Awards for Best Company in Single-use Solutions and Upstream Processing at BMK 2022 This is the second consecutive year that Avantor has been recognized for its upstream processing capabilities, a testament to its ongoing investment…

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has arrived at the venue of the 48th G7 Summit in Schloss Elmau, Germany on Monday afternoon (June 27) local time (UTC+1) to attend the meeting in the capacity of a partner country and as the G20 President. The G7 is an informal forum bringing together leaders of the world’s leading industrial nations from the European Union and countries such as Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Jokowi was welcomed by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. During the official welcoming session by the chancellor, Jokowi was present with the leaders…

Tricor Investor & Issuing House Services Sdn Bhd (TIIH) is pleased to announce that the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Seng Fong Holdings Berhad is oversubscribed by 3.09 times. Managing Director of Seng Fong, Mr. Er Hock Lai Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Hong Leong Investment Bank, Ms. Lee Jim Leng Seng Fong’s IPO involves the issuance of 160,874,300 IPO Shares in the following manner: (A) Retail offering of 42,198,000 IPO Shares to be allocated in the following manner: – 25,948,000 IPO Shares to the Malaysian public; and – 16,250,000 IPO Shares to the eligible directors and employees…

Profit Attributable to Shareholders up by 78.4%* Recommends Final Dividend of HK2.68 Cents per Share Solid Performance Amidst Market Challenges Jacobson Pharma Corporation Limited (Jacobson Pharma or the Company; HKG: 2633), a leading company engaged in the research, development, production, marketing and sale of essential medicines, specialty drugs and branded healthcare products, today announced the annual results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively the Group) for the year ended 31 March 2022 (FY2022 or the Reporting Period). KEY HIGHLIGHTS — Year-on-year revenue up by 10.3%, amounting to HK$1,595.5 million — Profit for the year up by 78.4%*, amounting to…

Play-2-Earn Hybrid Expo Asia, the world’s first event focused specifically on the Play-2-Earn industry for businesses only, is to be held this year in Bangkok, Thailand from August 10 to 13 at W Hotel Bangkok and Metaverse. With up to 250 physical C-suites and more than 500 virtual attendees expected from all around the world, the expo is to bring together the entire ecosystem of the P2E industry from guilds, venture capitalists, game developers, exchanges, launch pads, and key opinion leaders. With a direct approach to connecting the most experienced individuals and companies and building a strong P2E community, the…

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 2022 (FY2022 or the Year). In FY2022, the Group recorded revenue amounting to RMB867.0 million, representing a 9.3% increase from that for the year ended 31 March 2021, primarily due to the increase in the number of both self-owned and rented tower cranes, the majority of which had been working on-site and generating revenue. The Group’s total Tonne Metres…

Novotech, the leading Asia Pacific biotech specialist CRO which has recently expanded its services to the US, was today awarded the Best Biologics CRO Award at a ceremony as part of 11th Biologics Manufacturing Korea, the 6th Cell & Gene Therapy World East Asia, and the 3rd BioLogistics World Korea conferences (29th – 30th June 2022) which attract more than 300 representatives from Korea’s top biopharmas, vaccine manufacturers, and biologics companies. Novotech Country Managing Director Sanghee Kim said the Korea team was extremely pleased to receive this award in recognition of the clinical excellence provided to clients in the biologics…

Hypebeast Limited (HKG: 150) is the global leading platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, and a premier destination for editorially-driven commerce and news. The Board of Directors of Hypebeast Limited has announced the Group’s annual results for the year ended 31 March 2022 (FY2022). — Revenue amounted to HK$895.6 million in FY2022, up from HK$674.2 million in FY2021, representing an increase of HK$221.4 million or 32.8%. — Gross profit margin rose by 11.7 percentage points from 49.6% in FY2021 to 61.3% in FY2022. — The Group delivered a net profit of HK$100.2 million for FY2022, a 41.9% increase compared to…

Phase 3 OPTIMIZE trial initiation follows positive Phase 2 data and a successful end-of-Phase 2 meeting with the U.S. FDA Potential to become the first once-daily, topical and preservative-free corticosteroid for treating inflammation and pain following ocular surgery In addition, Phase 3 DIAMOND trial of OCS-01 is ongoing in lead indication Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) with the potential to become the first topical eye drop for a back of the eye disease Oculis S.A., (Oculis) a global ophthalmology company developing life-changing treatments to save sight and improve eye care with breakthrough innovations, today announced that the first patient has been…