Author: Marie Jones

Apollo Future Mobility Group Limited (“AFMG”, the “Company”, HKEx stock code: 860.HK; and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) announced its first interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2020 (the “Period”) since its change in strategic position to become one of the world’s leading full-service mobility solutions provider. Despite being faced with numerous macro challenges during the Period, the Company had successfully aligned its focus to the mobility technology solutions market and made progressive changes to the company structure. The Group recorded a moderate revenue of HK$256.9 million amidst drastic economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 outbreak,…

 Acquiring the first years of work experience in the United States is forever an understated challenge for recent graduates as they enter the economy. It is a jaw-clenching situation that generally applies to us all yet proves to be unique from generation to generation – often slipping into hazy memory once the hurdle is cleared and thus little guidance ever seems to pass on. While some were able to acquire an entry-level job thanks to friends and family or internships through school, inking the first few lines of a resume can sometimes be an arduous process that relies on more…

June 1, 2020 – JCB Co., Ltd., a global payment network and a leading issuer and acquirer in Japan, and TECHFUND Inc., a technology accelerator promoting innovation in startups and leading companies, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly research the construction of a sustainable payment system using blockchain. Based on TECHFUND’s blockchain technologies such as STO (Security Token Offering)*1 and staking*2, JCB and TECHFUND jointly research the payment platform that will contribute to solving various issues in the payment field. *1 STO: A method of raising funds through tokenized securities issued on the blockchain. *2 Staking: Earning a reward…

A new study shows that the entry of heated tobacco products (HTPs) triggered a remarkable reduction in combustible cigarettes sales in Japan. “The decline in smoking rates among adults in Japan is astoundingly impressive when you realize that this has only come about rapidly with the introduction of HTPs,” said Nancy Loucas, Executive Director of the Coalition of Asia-Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA). Canadian and American researchers looked at how trends in the sale of cigarettes in Japan between 2011 and 2019 correspond to the sales of HTPs that were introduced into the Japanese market in late 2015. Using…

At the high-security laboratory of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig, Germany, the revolutionary Cantisense(TM) technology of the German health technology company Digital Diagnostics AG was used for the first time to successfully detect SARS-CoV-2 viruses in high measuring accuracy in test liquids. In contrast to PCR testing, the new test provides a clear electronic “YES” or “NO” information within a few minutes, saving precious time in the diagnosis. What’s more, the Digid Cantisense(TM) SARS-CoV-2 Test directly detects the presence of the virus while other rapid tests only recognize antibodies. Konstantin Kloppstech, CTO at Digital Diagnostics, says:…

Paice and Daimler have reached an agreement to license patented hybrid technology. Paice was an early leader in electrified vehicles. The company was awarded its first hybrid vehicle patent in 1994, long before most automakers began seriously focusing on ways to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Paice’s technology proved valuable and helped accelerate the growth of the hybrid vehicle industry. An independent analysis concluded that Paice owns the most dominant hybrid vehicle patents in the world. “We’ve reached several licensing agreements in the past two years without the need for litigation. These agreements make a lasting impact in our…

Liveon, one of Vietnam’s leading movie studios, partners with Superfanz to kickoff its next CJ-backed blockbuster film and give fans unprecedented access to the movie’s cast. After the recent soft launch in Thailand and Taiwan, Superfanz is expanding its footprint to Vietnam in partnership with the upcoming big-budget film Thoat E (True Love) by Live On. Thoat E (True Love) is based on the popular Vietnamese series called Chien Dich Chong E, which is based on popular online fan fiction. The Chien Dich Chong E series revolved around the lives of 3 attractive yet single women in their 20s. The series’…

Revenue was approximately RMB6.22 Billion; Profit Attributable to Owners of the Parent was approximately RMB862 Million Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (“Sino Biopharmaceutical” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (HKEX:1177), a leading, innovative research and development (“R&D”) driven pharmaceutical conglomerate in the PRC, has announced its unaudited first quarterly results for the three months ended 31 March 2020 (“the review period”). Results Highlights – At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, owing to its strong sense of social responsibility and in line with its mission, the Group took the initiative to donate RMB10 million to the Chinese Academy of…

CB6 demonstrated prophylactic and treatment effects in rhesus monkeys Clinical testing expected to begin in second quarter in collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company Junshi Biosciences (HKEX: 1877) a leading innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies, today announced the publication of research results from the company’s efforts to generate therapeutic COVID-19 neutralizing antibodies. The paper, titled “A human neutralizing MAb targeting the receptor binding site of SARS-CoV-2” (Shi et al. Nature), was published today in the journal Nature. Junshi and partner Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) intend to file an IND and…

Mainetti Group is pleased to announce the launch of its new range of personal protective equipment (“PPE”) – M-care, which will be available to all customers to support them in mitigating the risks of COVID-19. Hong Kong will also serve as a regional distribution hub for all of its clients, ensuring rapid and reliable delivery as the world combats the pandemic. The M-care product range features a “Made in Hong Kong” disposal mask, manufactured to EN14683 Type IIR and ASTM F2100 Level 2 standards – the quality specifications required by most global hospital organizations, ensuring that “Made in Hong Kong”…

Global MAU of WPS Family Reached Record Highs Kingsoft Cloud Successfully Listed on NASDAQ Kingsoft Corporation Limited (“Kingsoft” or the “Company”; HKEx stock code: 03888), a leading Chinese software and Internet service company, has announced its unaudited quarterly results for the three months ended 31 March 2020 (“period under review”). During the period under review, the revenue of Kingsoft increased 32% year-over-year to RMB1,171.3 million. Revenue from the online games and office software and services and others represented 67% and 33%, respectively, of total revenue. Gross profit increased 36% year-over-year to RMB970.1 million, while operating profit increased 124% year-over-year to…

Leading Asia-Pacific biotech specialist CRO Novotech will collaborate with Endpoints, the independent biotech news platform, for a series of webinars on the advantages of conducting clinical trials in the Asia-Pacific. “Clinical Trial Continuity in Asia-Pacific during the COVID-19 Pandemic” will be broadcast on 8 June, 2020, to open the series. To register please visit Endpoints at : https://tinyurl.com/y9j9szuf. Endpoints Founder & CEO Arsalan Arif will moderate the sessions with Novotech executives, key opinion leaders from the region and biotech sponsors with Asia Pacific experience, including: – Yooni Kim, Executive Director, Asia Operations at Novotech – Alejandro Ricart M.D. VP Clinical Development…

Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (HKEX: 1177), a leading, innovative R&D driven pharmaceutical conglomerate in the PRC, has announced that the new drug application of the anti PD-1 monoclonal antibody drug (generic name: Penpulimab; R&D code: AK105) jointly developed and commercialized with Akeso, Inc. (HKEX: 9926), a biopharmaceutical company committed to R&D, production and commercialization of affordable innovative antibody drugs for patients worldwide, has been accepted by the National Medical Products Administration of the PRC, for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory Classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) is a B-cell lymphoma, and is also one of the most…

Responding to market demand and an increasingly remote business environment, Blockpass today revealed the launch of the WebID version of its award-winning identity verification protocol, KYC Connect. The Blockpass KYC Connect console now enables businesses to easily integrate a WebID button that will trigger an intuitive, web-based and merchant branded identity verification and onboarding process for end-users selecting their services. The WebID service provides a guided onboarding process with full web experience and branding, including an auto-generated branded merchant page with logo, service description and requirements. Businesses can select different levels of identity verification and KYC & AML screening, as…

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – (ACN Newswire) – Are you ready for the new challenges & opportunities as power markets around the world evolve? Specially designed for the African electric power & energy industry, POWER WEEK AFRICA (14-18 September 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is the 3rd annual international conference & summit delivering a unique experience for each day of the event. You are guaranteed 5 days of premium networking opportunities that are inclusive of a 2-day main conference, 5 supplementary workshops, multiple case studies from a wide array of perspectives, expert opinions, and unrivaled insights into the African electric power…

China-based ZALL Group (ZALL) has donated one million surgical masks to the Singapore Red Cross (SRC). The shipment arrived in Singapore yesterday from China on Singapore Airlines flight SQ8259, and was delivered by ezbuy.sg land transportation fleet. The goodwill gesture underscores the strong collaboration between the international community and Singapore corporations including Singapore Airlines (SIA), in supporting SRC’s response efforts towards the vulnerable groups in Singapore – in particular the migrant workers, the elderly, and frontline workers – as they tackle the COVID-19 global pandemic. The donation is one of several humanitarian aid initiatives by ZALL to shore up preparedness…

The cyber landscape is getting riskier every day with rampaging hordes of hi-tech vandals. Meanwhile, both large and small organizations fail to ensure proper data security. It is necessary to use protection services available: Breach Report helps businesses monitor and protect the accounts of their employees, partners, and clients against daily privacy threats occurring on the dark web. The service offers a ready-to-use domain monitoring solution tailored to specific business needs, as well as a Business API. Cybercrime is on its way to becoming a top threat for businesses, governments, and communities. According to the 2019 Official Annual Cybercrime Report…

Suprema, a global leader in access control and biometrics for physical security, officially announces the formation of Suprema Europe SARL, which has been established to provide partners and customers in the region with better localized support. Formerly Suprema France SARL, Suprema Europe SARL will provide direct supply products and services to European partners. Suprema Europe has been granted an additional capital and will maintain products in stock and a technical support hotline in Europe. This will help Suprema partners grow further with better services available in Central European Time. Given the global pandemic and increased demand for touchless access solutions,…

When IT systems are no longer functioning, critical business processes grind to a halt. The costs incurred when operations fail can quickly skyrocket into millions. The Email Continuity service offered by Munich-based cloud service provider Retarus ensures that companies and their employees remain productive in terms of communication, even if the email infrastructure becomes unavailable to them, for instance due to a cyberattack. According to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2020, cyber incidents have grown to become by far the biggest business risk for companies. As soon as IT systems are no longer running, crucial business processes come to a standstill,…

Breezecoin is a real estate focused utility token issued by Breeze de Mar, a successor of Akpinar Group, a German construction group established in 1960. Following the listing on Bithumb Global, this is the second listing of Breezecoin within a month. The spot trading of Breezecoin against BTC will be open at 08:00 on May 22, 2020 (UTC). Breezecoin (BRZE), a real estate-backed cryptocurrency issued by Breeze de Mar, which is a real estate company with over 60 years of experience in the field, will be listed on the cryptocurrency exchange CoinTiger on May 22, 2020 (UTC). This is the…