Author: Marie Jones

Indonesia is honored to host the MotoGP pre-season test at the Mandalika Circuit, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, on February 11-13, 2022, Chief Strategic Communication Officer of the Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA) Happy Harinto stated. “It is an honor for the Mandalika circuit, and for Indonesia, to be able to serve as a location for the pre-season test in 2022,” Harinto told ANTARA on Saturday. Although counted as a new circuit, the Mandalika Circuit has also joined the World Superbike calendar as the host of the closing series on November 12-14 this year. Harinto believes this is an extraordinary opportunity…

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Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP, the Company or TAOP), a provider of blockchain technology and smart cloud services, today announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary Taoping Digital Assets (Asia) Limited (TDAA) and a Kazakhstan company Aral Petroleum Capital LLP (APC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture in Kazakhstan, of which TDAA and APC will own 51% and 49%, respectively. TDAA will control the board of directors of the joint venture. APC is an oil and gas exploration and development company operating in Kazakhstan, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CaspianEnergy Inc. It holds an exclusive license which entitles…

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The parent company (the Group) of Asia’s leading technology logistics platform GOGOX submitted its listing application in Hong Kong. The Group provides intra-city logistics services to individual shippers, SMEs, and international corporations. It operates two major brands, namely, GOGOX for the Hong Kong and overseas markets, where it is the largest online intra-city logistics platform in Hong Kong, and Kuaigou Dache in mainland China, which is the second largest online intra-city logistics platform in the country. The Group operates in more than 340 cities across five countries and regions in Asia, namely mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea and India.…

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On 7-9 September 2021, MOVE Asia brings together those driving change in urban mobility across Asia to explore the opportunities, strategies and developments to fast-track smart mobility across Asia. Over the three days, over 130 expert speakers from across the region will be discussing and debating topics on MaaS, electric vehicles, city freight, smart cities, energy, charging, and battery tech. Opening the event on day one, Michael Lohscheller, Global CEO, VinFast and Isao Sekiguchi, Regional Vice President, ASEAN, Nissan Motor will envision the Smart Mobility on their respective keynotes. Leaders from BCG Digital Ventures, Eurazeo, Momentum Ventures and VentureTECH will…

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Steady Progress in Operating Performance Medical Business Development Steadily Promoted The board (the Board) of directors (the Directors) of Genertec Universal Medical Group Company Limited (the Company or Universal Medical; HKG:2666.HK) is pleased to announce the unaudited interim results of the Company and its subsidiaries (together, the “Group”) for the six months ended 30 June 2021 (the Reporting Period). In the first half of 2021, facing the complex and everchanging economic circumstances at home and abroad, the Group continued to consolidate the foundation of the finance business, steadily promoted the medical business development, and achieved steady progress in operating performance.…

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Revenue up 16.4% to HK$1,532.7 million Net profit increases 297.9% year-on-year to HK$33.4 million Rising star brands “Men Wah Bing Teng” and “Asam Chicken Rice”, continue to record impressive revenue growth Tai Hing Group Holdings Limited (Tai Hing Group or the Group; HKG:6811), a multi-brand casual dining restaurant group with roots in Hong Kong and a network of more than 220 restaurants in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Macau, and Taiwan, has just announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021 (1H2021 or the Review Period). RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS — Revenue increased by 16.4% to HK$1,532.7 million in…

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Infocus International Group has introduced a brand new online training – Human Capital, Succession Planning, Talent & Performance Management and it will be commencing live on 25 October 2021. A comprehensive course that presents the A to Z on strategically managing and optimising human capital to full potential in today’s difficult business climate. It is a highly practical course that shows you exactly how to tackle those intractable HR problems: – Resistance from employees – Favoritism and political games – HR not a priority/not taken seriously – Lack of senior executive support for hr – Lack of funding This course…

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Due to popular demand, Infocus International Group is bringing back the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts for Energy Industry online masterclass and it will be commencing live on 23 September 2021. Throughout the five sessions, participants will learn a comprehensive analysis of EPC contracts and of the key considerations in projects and disputes where such contracts are used. This course provides an in-depth analysis of EPC contracts, their interface with other project documents and their role in the project lifecycle. It discusses key risk allocation issues, and the structuring of the contract in a project financing context. Participants will…

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HTSC (HKG:6886; the Company) announced its interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The Company achieved RMB 24.62 billion in total revenue and other gains with a year-on-year increase of 29.75%. Profit for the period attributable to shareholders increased 21.32% to RMB 7.77 billion. The Company’s deepening digital transformation and platformization have fostered a new business and development model, bolstering wealth management and institutional services and continuing to improve the comprehensive strength of the Company, delivering another set of financial result records for the first half of 2021. Platformization Brings Efficiency as Number of New Clients Hits…

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Accelerates the Construction of Cross-category, Cross-market, Cross-channel Consumption Ecosystem with Joint Contribution and Shared Benefits to Drive Revolution of Consumption Industry Business strategy conforms to national policy, and drive an in-depth upgrading in the second phase of “Home Living” GOME (HKG:493) accelerated the implementation of the second phase of “Home Living” strategy in the first half of 2021, with focus on technology retailing and digitalized empowerment. The Company put full efforts in creating integrated online and offline operations under the philosophy of user-oriented, platform-based operation, technology innovation and closed-loop development. These initiatives were positioned to construct GOME’s new retailing ecosystem…

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Turnaround from Loss to Profit Steadily Business Recovery China’s leading online tour guide provider Lvji Technology Holding Inc. (Lvji Technology or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, the Group, HKG: 1745.HK) is pleased to announce its consolidated results for the six months ended 30 June 2021 (the Period). Since March 2021, the tourism market has recovered, which led to a rapid recovery in travel demand of consumers and resulting in a steady growth in the Group’s business. In the first half of 2021, the total revenue of the Group increased by approximately 118.1% to RMB175.1 million, and the revenue level…

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Infocus International Group has launched the Project Finance & Project Financial Modelling online masterclass and it will be commencing live on 27 September 2021. Today’s project finance (PF) transactions require a higher level of expertise not only in programming more sophisticated and flexible financial models, but also in incorporating the latest risk mitigation and credit enhancement instruments. While higher standards of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact management are being demanded of all major capital projects worldwide, more options and models for ESG mitigation, insurance, guarantee products, and financing instruments are now available. The objective of this course is to…

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Unprecedented double retrospective debuts at the Whitney Museum and Philadelphia Museum of Art on September 29 Tickets for Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror, the most ambitious retrospective to date of the work of Jasper Johns, are now available for advance purchase at whitney.org and philamuseum.org. Co-organized by the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror is a single exhibition in two venues, filling almost 30,000 combined square feet. This unprecedented collaboration is the artist’s first major museum retrospective on the East Coast in nearly a quarter-century and will feature more than 500…

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Persists with “One Focus, One Core and Two Wings” Strategy Continues to build a high-quality development road that integrates “industry, city and people” Huijing Holdings Company Limited (Huijing Holdings or the Group; Stock code: 9968), an integrated residential and commercial property developer in the PRC, with a strong presence in the Greater Bay Area, has today announced its unaudited interim results as at 30 June 2021. Strong growth of contracted sales and steady improvement of results For the six months ended 30 June 2021 (“period”), the Group’s strategic blueprint of a “one focus, one core, and two wings” quality property…

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Hektar Asset Management Sdn. Bhd., the Manager of Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (“Hektar REIT”), today announced the second quarter results ended 30 June 2021 (“2Q 2021”). Hektar REIT recorded revenue of RM25.71 million, which is 4.5% higher than the RM24.60 million recorded in the same quarter of the preceding year. Hektar REIT Summary of Financial Results for 2Q21 (unaudited) Net property income meanwhile was RM10.21 million, a decrease of 14.8% compared to the RM11.97 million recorded in 2Q 2020. The reported decline was in line with other retail and hospitality REITs affected by the pandemic due to the implementation…

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Agilex Biolabs, the Australian specialist bioanalytical and toxicology laboratory facilities for clinical trials is partnering with Endpoints News to share the latest on “Non-clinical and clinical pathways for rapid vaccine development in Australia”, in a webinar hosted by Endpoints News Editor Arsalan Arif. Agilex Biolabs’ Director, Immunoassay, Kurt J. Sales (B.Sc; B.Sc (MED) Hons; M.Sc, Ph.D, PGCM) said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the rapid development of a series of novel vaccines targeting SARS-CoV-2. Development of multiple COVID-19 vaccine candidates has been facilitated within Australia by the availability of high-quality contract research organizations such as Agilex Biolabs, and a favorable…

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The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games kicks off today! Nissin Foods Company Limited (Nissin Foods, and together with its subsidiaries, the Group) is named Food Partner of Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, reiterating its commitment to support the development of sports and local athletes in Hong Kong. Nissin Foods pressed ahead to support the Olympic-qualified athletes from Hong Kong at a time when the Tokyo 2020 Olympic was still clouded with uncertainty early last year. As a sponsor of the local delegation, the brand is thrilled to see Hong Kong’s athletes have marked a historic showing…

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Dexin China Holdings Company Limited (Dexin China or the Company; HKG: 2019) has announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021. Improved Revenue Scale and Profitability In the first half of 2021, the Group has insisted on optimizing and diversifying its business development strategy, constantly improving its corporate strength. As a result, the Group further improved its revenue scale and profitability, achieving total revenue of RMB13,071.0 million and gross profit of RMB2,850.1 million, a period-on-period growth of 68.5% and 37.7% respectively, with a core profit up 15.0% to RMB2,084.0 million. The sales performance is also…

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Revenue Increases by Approximately 26.5% to RMB1,116.7 Million Further Expands Production Plant Network and Enlarges Share of Northern, Southern and Eastern China Markets Pacific Millennium Packaging Group Corporation (PM Packaging or the Group; HKG:1820), a leading corrugated packaging supplier in the People’s Republic of China (the PRC), announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021 (Period). During the Period, the corrugated packaging industry was affected by the ongoing rise in raw material prices. Consequently, the Group’s net profit contracted despite a year-on-year increase in revenue of approximately 26.5% to RMB1,116.7 million during the Period (Corresponding…

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Analogue Holdings Limited (Analogue or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, collectively the Group) (HKG:1977), a leading electrical and mechanical (E&M) engineering service provider in Hong Kong with operations in Macau, Mainland China, United States and United Kingdom, today announced the interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021 (the Period or 1H2021), achieved net profit growth despite the challenging operating environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights — Profit attributable to owners of the Company increased by 5.3% to HK$112.5 million — Record high value of outstanding contracts in hand amounted to HK$11.9 billion, up 10.2% year-on-year…

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