– Outlook for retail remains challenging – Second MCO weighed on mall visits and consumer spending – Management remains vigilant in monitoring recovery Hektar Asset Management Sdn. Bhd., the Manager for Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (Hektar REIT), today announced the first quarter results ended 31 March 2021 (1Q 2021). Hektar REIT recorded revenue of RM26.78 million, which is 12.8% lower than the RM30.71 million recorded in the same quarter of the preceding year. The reported revenue fell mainly due to the rental income, carpark income, and lower hotel occupancy, consistent with other retail and hospitality REITs that were affected…
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Enhancing Professional Excellence The award presentation ceremony of Quam IR Awards 2020 (QIRA or The Awards) successfully took place on 24 May, 2021 at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Eminent representatives of listed companies from different sectors supported the event, sharing joy and the valuable experience in Investor Relations achievements. Industry Leaders Gather at Quam IR Awards 2020, Recognizing Excellence in Investor Relations Quam IR Awards is proud to recognize and reward the very best listed company in investor relations industry. The winners of the QIRA have opened the door of communication through diversified channels, representing the tact and professionalism…
Contribution of Sales of New Products to Revenue Rises to 47.4% Driving Revenue Up by 16.4% Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (Sino Biopharmaceutical or the Company, together with its subsidiaries, the Group) (HKEX:1177), a leading and innovation-driven pharmaceutical conglomerate in the PRC, has announced its unaudited first quarterly results for the three months ended 31 March 2021. Development Highlights Chia Tai – Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd. (“CT Tianqing”), a member company of the Group, and Beijing-based Genetron Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GTH) signed a strategic cooperation agreement on early screening of liver cancer. The two parties will work together in the next…
Signifying Government Recognition in The Company’s Quality Manufacturing System Zhaoke Ophthalmology Limited (stock code: 6622), an ophthalmic pharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of therapies that address significant unmet medical needs, announced that on 13 May 2021, two pharmaceutical products of the Company, namely Bimatoprost Timolol eye drop (a potential first-to-market generic drug in China targeting glaucoma, a fixed dose combination of a prostaglandin analogue and a beta-blocker) and Epinastine HCl eye drop (a potential first-to-market generic drug in China targeting allergic conjunctivitis with a dual mechanism of action of anti-histamine and mast cell stabilization), passed the…
BYD is celebrating a significant production milestone by becoming one of the first new energy vehicle manufacturers globally to produce one million electric passenger cars. The one-millionth car, the Han EV, rolled off the production line today at BYD’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in Shenzhen. At a special ceremony this week, VIPs from government departments, industry associations, BYD’s partners and suppliers, more than 400 media guests, and about 100 BYD vehicle owners gathered to mark the occasion. The landmark moment in BYD’s history coincides with the announcement that the first batch of 100 pure-electric BYD Tang SUVs are now ready…
Agilex Biolabs, Australia’s largest and most technologically advanced specialist bioanalytical laboratory for clinical trials is partnering with Endpoints News to share the latest on deconvoluting inflammation and immunology for clinical trials, 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: “Inflammation is a complex biological process involving a host of resident and recruited immune cells which are mobilized to infiltrate tissues in response to invading pathogens. These immune cells boast elevated numbers and heightened activation as they churn out inflammatory mediators, which act in…
In concert with the theme for this year’s International Day for Biological Development (or Biodiversity Day), We’re part of the solution, CropLife Asia and its members are commemorating the day by raising the necessity of a biologically-diverse planet in ensuring our sustainable future and highlighting that plant science industry is increasingly ‘part of the solution’ in supporting biodiversity. At present, climate change, deforestation and human activity pose the greatest threats to biodiversity. This is particularly concerning as richness in biodiversity is key in supporting agricultural systems and food production. Innovations in plant science offer solutions that can help mitigate a…
The Change Company (ChangeLLC.com) has officially launched its newest neobank ChangeFi (ChangeFi.com) in an effort to support the banking disadvantages women face around the world. Women in the U.S. and abroad are statistically less likely to have a bank account and own homes. According to GlobalFinDex, women make up 55% of the world’s population without a bank account, a staggering 1 billion women worldwide. Globally, women are making significantly less income than men, which makes it harder for them to afford bank accounts that require a minimum balance. Additionally, some women don’t have the ability to access a branch if…
Arnel Pineda book being adapted to TV/Film via CMP Announced today, international recording artist Arnel Pineda, lead singer of the rock band Journey, whose book “Journey of my Life” is represented by agent Alan Morell of Creative Management Partners (CMP). Mr Pineda’s book is being adapted for TV/Film by CMP. Arnel Campaner Pineda (born Sept 5, 1967) is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He performed locally in the Philippines and Hong Kong during the 1980’s but rose to international fame in 2007 when he was selected as the new lead singer of the American rock band Journey. Said Mr Pineda:…
Company cautiously optimistic of outlook for the remainder of 2021 Volcano Berhad (VOLCANO, Stock Code: 0232), a leading manufacturer of parts and components including metal and non-metal nameplates and plastic injection moulded parts, is pleased to announce the Company’s first interim financial statement for the financial year ending 31 December 2021 following its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. For the first quarter that ended on 31 March 2021, the Company registered revenue of RM17.66 million, profit before tax (“PBT”) of RM2.0 million and profit after tax (“PAT”) of RM1.41 million. There are no comparative figures…
Tianyun International Holdings Limited (Tianyun International, together with its subsidiaries, the Group) (Stock Code: 6836.HK), a leading manufacturer and seller of processed fruit products in China, released its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. Detailing the Group’s ESG management strategies, performance, achievements and future plans in the areas of environmental protection, employee care, corporate operations and community involvement over the past year, this report demonstrates the Group’s continuous commitment to sustainable development and fulfilment in corporate responsibility. The report covers the period from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020. As a food enterprise with one of the most…
Sweet, the leading enterprise NFT solutions provider, announced the integration of its NFT distribution platform into the Shopify marketplace, empowering brands, shop owners, and IP holders to sell NFTs through existing online store-fronts. The addition of Sweet into the Shopify platform enables global retail and entertainment brands to capitalize on the growing demand for NFTs while keeping consumers in their own branded checkout experience. According to Tom Mizzone, CEO and founder of Sweet, “To date, NFTs have been primarily sold through third-party crypto marketplaces, forcing brands to make the hard choice of directing consumers to an off-brand experience. “Additionally, broader…
Apollomics Inc., an innovative biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery and development of mono- and combination- oncology therapies, today announced that Apollomics Shanghai Branch has been officially opened and started its operations at Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong District, Shanghai. Dr. Guoliang Yu, the company’s Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO said, “In 2018, we established a Chinese company in Hangzhou, and our Chinese team has grown from a few people to dozens of people. The Shanghai branch is located in the Silicon Valley of bioinnovative drugs in China, Zhangjiang Medicine Valley, which has gathered top talent from research and development, clinical and…
USFDA NDI notification of Antromax “Antrodia cinnamomea mycelia” The history of Antrodia cinnamomea consumption by indigenous tribes in Taiwan dates back two hundred years ago, while people in the Western world know little about this ingredient. The USFDA NDI acknowledgement without objection to Greenyn’s Antromax was the 1st notification after numerous attempts in the past 14 years. We are honored to establish a stepping-stone for the A. cinnamomea to the US health markets estimated at 10 billion US dollars. USFDA acknowledged Antrodia cinnamomea as new dietary ingredients On April 12th, Greenyn Biotechnology Corporation hosted a seminar – “The international development of…
The global leader in semi-trailer and specialty vehicles sophisticated manufacturing to be listed on the “A + H” shares markets The China Securities Regulatory Commission announced the approval for the registration and listing of CIMC Vehicles (Group) Co. Ltd ((CIMC Vehicles) or the Group, stock code: 1839.HK) on the ChiNext Board. CIMC Vehicles is a global leader in semi-trailer and specialty-vehicles sophisticated manufacturing. It has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since July 2019. In the first half of 2020, upon the deepening reform of the ChiNext registration system, CIMC Vehicles prepared for its listing on the ChiNext…
On May 18, Hermitage Capital announced that former J.P. Morgan investment banker Henry Zhang will be joining as the firm’s President and Managing Partner. Henry Zhang has over a decade of investment banking experience and held various senior positions at bulge bracket investment banks including Executive Director of Investment Banking Division at J.P. Morgan, responsible for investment banking in China’s transportation, logistics and enterprise technology sectors; Vice President and Operating Officer of China Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley; and Associate Director of Asia-Pacific Investment Banking Department at UBS. He has successfully led and participated in over 60 transactions with aggregate…
The AMiner team of Tsinghua University released “2021 AI Most Influential Scholar Annual List” (“AI 2000 List”for short). The AI 2000 List aims to select the most influential and active top-cited scholars from the field of artificial intelligence worldwide over the past ten years based on AMiner academic data. The 2021 selection was based on the big data of a total of 178,254 papers and 204,483 authors collected from 49 top journals and proceedings from the field of artificial intelligence over the ten years from 2011 to 2020. The list has been automatically generated by intelligent algorithms to obtain 200…
Agilex Biolabs, Australia’s largest and most technologically advanced specialist bioanalytical laboratory for clinical trials, said biotechs with first-in-human studies can leverage significant quality, speed and cost advantages working with their company TetraQ toxicology for pre-clinical research in Australia. TetraQ is a NATA-accredited, GLP-recognised rodent toxicology facility. The TetraQ toxicology team, whose recent COVID-19 vaccine work is featured in PubMed, is one of the most experienced in the region with more than 15 years of success with biotechs and university researchers. In addition, research costs can be offset by 43.5% with the attractive Australian Government clinical research incentive rebate…
From drone blocking force fields to motion-detecting smart floors, the kinds of futuristic technologies we are used to seeing in action films are not so far from the reality of today’s top-level security and privacy options for large custom superyachts. James Bond had ‘Q’ to supply his outlandish gadgets; superyacht owners have ‘O’, aka Oceanco Oceanco is accustomed to unique and challenging client requests, from unusual feats of design to remarkable security systems. Here, the custom superyacht builder shares some of the options available for onboard technology that could have come straight out of the pages of a spy novel.…
Scientists are getting better at making neurone-like junctions for computers that mimic the human brain’s random information processing, storage and recall. Fei Zhuge of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and colleagues reviewed the latest developments in the design of these ‘memristors’ for the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Computers apply artificial intelligence programs to recall previously learned information and make predictions. These programs are extremely energy- and time-intensive: typically, vast volumes of data must be transferred between separate memory and processing units. To solve this issue, researchers have been developing computer hardware that allows for more random and…