Revenue and Gross Profit Met Expectations, up 15.4% and 19.5% YoY Respectively; Sihui campus in Zhaoqing City commenced operation as scheduled, Xinhui campus in Jiangmen City expanded junior college programmes’ capacity, and Edvantage Institute Australia may award the undergraduate and master’s degree Edvantage Group Holdings Limited (“Edvantage Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 0382.HK) announces its update on certain latest unaudited financial and operational information, and business development of the Group for the nine months ended 31 May 2020 (the “Period under Review”). During the Period under Review, the Group operates four schools, Huashang College Guangdong University of Finance and…
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Empowers its European Staff to Capture Advanced Medical Knowledge, Promotes Innovation in Technology, and Enhances the Quality and Service Standard of the Refractive Field EuroEyes International Eye Clinic Limited (“EuroEyes” or the “Company”, stock code: 1846), a well-established leading ophthalmic medical group, is pleased to announce that Dr. Burkhard Dick (“Dr. Dick”) has joined The EuroEyes International Medical Advisory Board. In the future. He will strive to promote continued medical education for European staff of the Group, foster innovation in technology and raise the quality and service standard of the refractive field. As one of the most influential surgeons who…
Indonesia now market leader in IP protection in South East Asia boosting growth legitimate services A new study of the online content viewing behaviour of Indonesian consumers, has found a massive 55% reduction in consumers accessing piracy websites over the past ten months. The survey commissioned by the Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and conducted by YouGov, found that 28% of online consumers currently use piracy streaming websites or torrent sites to access pirated content, far less than the 63% from a similar survey conducted in September 2019. The recent survey also found an 80% reduction in…
Samtrade FX today announced that it has appointed Vic Tham, a veteran of the banking and finance industry, as its Global Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (“GCRCO”). Tham, 57, brings with him more than 30 years of experience, particularly in the field of risk and compliance. He has held major appointments in risk management at large financial institutions such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEX”), and DBS Bank. Tham has been involved in several notable projects within the financial sector. He was part of the syndication team for…
In light of the COVID-19 situation, this year’s HKTDC Entrepreneur Day (E-Day) has undergone a transformation in terms of format and content, with a series of seminars being broadcast live on 16 and 17 July. The public can register for free at https://hktdc.hermeslive.com/en/. HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Stephen Liang said: “Start-ups have been bearing the brunt of the unprecedented challenges, such as the impact on capital flow, brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the new normal has given rise to business opportunities through the use of pioneering innovative technologies.” Mr Liang added that this year’s E-Day, under the theme “Revive, Redefine”,…
Sino-Entertainment Technology Holdings Limited (“Sino-Entertainment Technology Holdings” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, collectively referred as the “Group”) is pleased to announce that the shares of Sino-Entertainment Technology Holdings commenced trading on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKEx”) today. Sino-Entertainment Technology Holdings is an integrated game publisher and developer in China with a focus on publishing mobile games in the market of China. The Group is committed to bringing quality and interactive gameplay experience to game players by drawing upon its experience and expertise in the mobile game industry together with its sound…
On July 12, BYD announced the official launch of its Han EV series, the brand’s long-awaited flagship offering for the global mid-to-large luxury sedan market, including three pure electric models and one hybrid model. The Han EV will be sold in China at first. Its extended-range version will sell at 229,800 RMB, the extended-range variant of the premium model will be priced at 255,800 RMB, and the 4WD high-performance version will sell at 279,500 RMB. Besides, the PHEV version, Han DM, will sell at 219,800 yuan. Integrating the most advanced technologies in the electric vehicle industry, the Han boasts formidable…
UNISOC, the world’s leading supplier of core chips for mobile communications and the Internet of Things, launched its new smartwatch platform UNISOC W307. Based on ultra-low-power architecture design, it adopts the high-precision positioning scheme and highly integrated 4G full-network, which will bring users a richer intelligent experience. The W307 is made using TSMC’s 28nm HPC+, with a chip integrated with CPU, memory, 4G multi-mode modem, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GNSS, and image system. W307 package area is smaller than the previous generation UNISOC 8521E, which brings more freedom for the design of terminal products. W307 significantly optimizes performance, connectivity, intelligence, and power…
IQOS has been said to mean “I quit ordinary smoking.” From a technical point of view, IQOS heats a cartridge made of tobacco sheet, nicotine compounds and glycerin to generate aerosol. Its taste is similar to that of ordinary cigarettes, but the harm of smoke is reduced by more than 90%. IUOC means “I use ordinary cigarettes.” The latest zebra heating technology is applied in this device. It makes smoke from ordinary cigarettes in the way of heating and not burning. IUOC produces the same free-state nicotine as that produced by lighting cigarettes. The taste of the vapor from IUOC…
In the wake of the United Nations (UN) release of its 2020 State of Food Security & Nutrition in the World, CropLife Asia has issued a renewed call for the region’s food value chain stakeholders to work together to better ensure a safe and nutritious food supply. Contained in the report is further evidence that hunger, malnutrition and obesity continue to plague a growing number of people in Asia and around the world. Specifically, the UN research concluded that almost 690 million globally went hungry last year. While this figure reflects a smaller number compared to the 2018 estimate due…
Hao Tian Development Group Limited (HKEX Stock Code: 0474, “Hao Tian Development” or “the Group”) a diversified investment holding company, through its subsidiary Aceso Life Sciences Holding Limited (“Aceso”), and Promethera Biosciences S.A./N.V. (“Promethera”) today announced that the companies have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture (“Joint Venture Company”). Aceso and Promethera hold 60% and 40% of the equity in the Joint Venture Company, respectively. The Joint Venture Company is vested with the exclusive right to develop, register, distribute and commercialise Promethera’s therapeutic products in China and Southeast Asia. Indications in which the products will be deployed…
Nexi has become the first payment provider to acquire JCB’s online security protocol in Europe, which will strengthen global transactions between Asian-Pacific buyers and luxury Italian e-commerce brands. JCB’s J/Secure™ 2.0 is compliant with the EMV® 3-D Secure Protocol and Core Functions Specification and protects cardmembers from identity theft and security fraud when buying online. JCB is one of the top 10 B2C e-commerce market players, and forecasts indicate that Asia-Pacific region will be one of the fastest growing regions for transactions towards 2025. Nexi and JCB have collaborated to reduce the stress of social distancing and travel restrictions caused…
July 14, 2020 – Showa Denko (SDK; TSE:4004) has developed wet-resistant heat-conductive aluminum nitride filler to be used as heat-radiation filler for semiconductor devices. SDK has started to offer samples of the aluminum nitride filler. In accordance with the development of semiconductor devices with more power, heat generated in semiconductor devices continues to increase. On the other hand, progress in downsizing and high-density integration of semiconductor devices makes it more difficult to radiate heat from inside to outside of them. Accumulated heat may have harmful effects including a decline in efficiency, reliability and safety not only on semiconductor devices themselves but…
Further Miniaturization, Lighter Weight and Higher Output; Applicable to a Wide Range of Electric Vehicles; Aiming for Mass-production in the Next 24 Months Apollo Future Mobility Group Limited (“AFMG”, the “Company” ; SEHK stock code: 860.HK; and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, GLM Co., Ltd (“GLM”), has successfully completed the first prototype of the next-generation SiC Dual Inverter 800V system which is truly disruptive to the electric vehicle (“EV(s)”) market. The SiC inverter was co-developed with ROHM Co., Ltd. (“ROHM”), a well-known Japanese semiconductor and electronic component manufacturer. The completion of the…
Accointing Services AG is offering a free crypto tax package for its users ACCOINTING, a crypto tax, and portfolio tracking platform, has launched a free crypto tax solution that allows users to track Bitcoin and over 4,500 cryptocurrencies via mobile or desktop, manage their crypto transactions in over 300 exchanges and wallets and generate a tax report of up to 25 transactions at no cost. ACCOINTING has decided to launch its free package just in time for the re-scheduled tax submission date (July 15th) in the United States providing an accurate and wholesome solution to the American taxpayers. Offering the…
As announced on May 12, Chinese fabless semiconductor company UNISOC increased capital by CNY 5 billion (USD 715 million) to complete its equity restructuring. The IPO process is now on track for a 2021 listing on the SSE STAR Market, Shanghai’s recent NASDAQ-style Science and Technology board, by the restructured company valued at CNY 55 billion (USD 7.86 billion). Based on Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) announcements, UNISOC completed the relevant registration on June 8 including the formalities of a capital increase of CNY 4.2 billion (USD 600 million) to CNY 4.62 billion (USD 660 million) and the substantially altered equity…
The leading Asia-Pacific biotech specialist CRO Novotech is again collaborating with the prestigious biotech and pharma news platform Endpoints News. This webinar focusses on how to advance oncology clinical trials in the Asia-Pacific which is currently attracting 10,000 oncology studies (GlobalData). The webinar will be led by Endpoints News Publisher Arsalan Arif. Participants will include leading experts from the Asia-Pacific region and a US biotech sponsor. Webinar title: Advancing Oncology Trials in Asia-Pacific Broadcast time: July 14th 2PM EST Click to register: https://www2.novotech-cro.com/l/223242/2020-06-30/mttpv There are currently about 10,000 oncology clinical trials, either ongoing or planned, in Asia-Pacific and about 50% of…
亞太地區領先的生物技術委託研究機構CRO Novotech再次與享有盛譽的生物技術和製藥新聞平台Endpoints News合作。本次網絡研討會的主旨是探討如何進一步推進亞太地區的腫瘤臨床試驗，目前亞太地區已經吸引了多達10000項腫瘤學相關研究（GlobalData）。 本次網絡研討會將由Endpoints News出版人Arsalan Arif主持。與會者將包括亞太地區的領先專家和美國生物技術申辦方。 網絡研討會標題：進一步推進亞太地區的腫瘤學研究 播出時間 ：美國東部時間7月14日下午2點 點擊這裡註冊 https://www2.novotech-cro.com/l/223242/2020-06-30/mttpv 目前，亞太地區正在進行、或計劃進行的腫瘤學臨床試驗約有1萬項，2019年在全球範圍內大約50%行業申辦的腫瘤學試驗涵蓋了亞太地區（GlobalData）。 於此同時，自2017年至2019年，業內在亞太地區申辦的腫瘤學臨床試驗啟動數量年均增長超過10%（GlobalData）。 而Novotech則已完成200多項腫瘤學試驗。 Novotech認為： “越來越多的生物技術公司正在考慮在亞太地區大力開展腫瘤學臨床試驗。雖然澳大利亞和新西蘭是開展早期階段試驗的首選地點，但申辦方現已將目光投向亞洲，致力於開展大型後期臨床研究。此外，臨床試驗往往是亞洲患者獲得新的腫瘤治療方法的唯一渠道，最終可顯著提高患者的招募率。” 網絡研討會還將涵蓋： – 全球和亞太地區腫瘤臨床試驗的最新研究和趨勢 – 與其他地區相比，亞洲腫瘤臨床研究機構受COVID-19危機影響較小的原因 – 生物技術公司在亞太地區研究中心開展腫瘤學試驗的益處 – 申辦方和研究人員的反饋 Novotech在主要的亞太國家/地區均設有本地團隊，並剛剛與該地區領先的醫療機構簽署了第30個合作夥伴協議，該計劃使Novotech的客戶能夠與頂尖的科研人員、研究者、學術界領袖等通力合作、共創輝煌。 關於 Novotech – https://novotech-cro.com Novotech 是國際公認的亞太地區領先區域性全方位服務合同研究組織 (CRO)。 Novotech 在幫助生物技術公司成功開展一千多項 I – IV 期臨床試驗中發揮了關鍵作用。 Novotech 成立於 1996 年，在本地區的 11 個地點設有辦事處，並與主要醫療機構建立了研究中心合作關係。 Novotech 在所有臨床試驗階段和治療領域提供臨床開發服務，包括：可行性評估、倫理委員會和監管文件提交、數據管理、統計分析、醫學監測、安全服務、中心實驗室服務、符合ICH 要求的報告撰寫，以及項目和供應商管理。 Novotech 已獲得 ISO 27001 認證，這是 ISO 家族中最著名的信息安全管理體系標準。結合 ISO 9001 質量管理體系，Novotech 致力於為患者和生物技術公司提供最高的 IT 安全性和質量標準。 有關 業務合作諮詢：請訪問 https://novotech-cro.com/talk-to-an-expert 填寫相應表格。 媒體聯繫人 David James communications@novotech-cro.com 澳大利亞：+61 2 8218 2144 美國： +1 415 951 3228 亞洲：+65 3159 3427
亚太地区领先的生物技术委托研究机构CRO Novotech再次与享有盛誉的生物技术和制药新闻平台Endpoints News合作。本次网络研讨会的主旨是探讨如何进一步推进亚太地区的肿瘤临床试验，目前亚太地区已经吸引了多达10000项肿瘤学相关研究（GlobalData）。 本次网络研讨会将由Endpoints News出版人Arsalan Arif主持。与会者将包括亚太地区的领先专家和美国生物技术申办方。 网络研讨会标题：进一步推进亚太地区的肿瘤学研究 播出时间 ：美国东部时间7月14日下午2点 点击这里注册 https://www2.novotech-cro.com/l/223242/2020-06-30/mttpv 目前，亚太地区正在进行、或计划进行的肿瘤学临床试验约有1万项，2019年在全球范围内大约50%行业申办的肿瘤学试验涵盖了亚太地区（GlobalData）。 于此同时，自2017年至2019年，业内在亚太地区申办的肿瘤学临床试验启动数量年均增长超过10%（GlobalData）。 而Novotech则已完成200多项肿瘤学试验。 Novotech认为： “越来越多的生物技术公司正在考虑在亚太地区大力开展肿瘤学临床试验。虽然澳大利亚和新西兰是开展早期阶段试验的首选地点，但申办方现已将目光投向亚洲，致力于开展大型后期临床研究。此外，临床试验往往是亚洲患者获得新的肿瘤治疗方法的唯一渠道，最终可显著提高患者的招募率。” 网络研讨会还将涵盖： – 全球和亚太地区肿瘤临床试验的最新研究和趋势 – 与其他地区相比，亚洲肿瘤临床研究机构受COVID-19危机影响较小的原因 – 生物技术公司在亚太地区研究中心开展肿瘤学试验的益处 – 申办方和研究人员的反馈 Novotech在主要的亚太国家/地区均设有本地团队，并刚刚与该地区领先的医疗机构签署了第30个合作伙伴协议，该计划使Novotech的客户能够与顶尖的科研人员、研究者、学术界领袖等通力合作、共创辉煌。 关于 Novotech – https://novotech-cro.com Novotech 是国际公认的亚太地区领先区域性全方位服务合同研究组织 (CRO)。Novotech 在帮助生物技术公司成功开展一千多项 I – IV 期临床试验中发挥了关键作用。Novotech 成立于 1996 年，在本地区的 11 个地点设有办事处，并与主要医疗机构建立了研究中心合作关系。Novotech 在所有临床试验阶段和治疗领域提供临床开发服务，包括：可行性评估、伦理委员会和监管文件提交、数据管理、统计分析、医学监测、安全服务、中心实验室服务、符合 ICH 要求的报告撰写，以及项目和供应商管理。Novotech 已获得 ISO 27001 认证，这是 ISO 家族中最著名的信息安全管理体系标准。结合 ISO 9001 质量管理体系，Novotech 致力于为患者和生物技术公司提供最高的 IT 安全性和质量标准。 有关 业务合作咨询：请访问 https://novotech-cro.com/talk-to-an-expert 填写相应表格。 媒体联系人 David James communications@novotech-cro.com 澳大利亚：+61 2 8218 2144 美国： +1 415 951 3228 亚洲：+65 3159 3427
Software AG today announced it has been selected by Bega Cheese to provide its Cumulocity IoT solution to Bega Cheese to launch a new IoT service linking the company’s farmer suppliers, milk transport and storage, and processing facilities. The deal will see Software AG providing Bega Cheese with IoT solutions to provide real time data on milk production at farmer suppliers including volumes, temperature, quality composition, and transport conditions, to gain efficiencies in pickup and delivery frequency to reduce costs and improve traceability. According to Adel Salman, GM Supply Chain at Bega Cheese, the company knew that IoT could be…