Author: Marie Jones

CMON Limited (“CMON” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, stock code: 8278), a hobby games publisher specialising in developing and publishing mainly tabletop games (including board games and miniature war games) is pleased to announce that it has been granted approval-in-principle for transfer of listing from GEM to the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Transfer of Listing). The last day of dealings in the Shares on GEM (old code: 8278) will be 18 November 2019. Dealings in Shares on the Main Board (new code:1792) will commence at 9:00 a.m. on 19…

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In its recent analysis of the Secure Email Gateway market, Radicati Group rated information logistics expert Retarus the “Trail Blazer” with the very best positioning, attributing to its innovation in the Email Security Services portfolio. The only privately managed European organization to land a spot in this competitive report, Retarus has progressed towards the “Top Player” segment from its previous assessment (http://bit.ly/2X544SD) at the beginning of the year. Service providers ranked in this category distinguish themselves mainly through offering innovative technologies and their ability to shape the product landscape. The report emphasizes how Retarus (http://www.retarus.com/) facilitates enterprise organizations with multi-facetted…

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FastWealth Venture Limited (“FastWealth”), founded by Mr. Alex Kong, Founder and Chairman of TNG Fintech Group, a leading fintech group in Asia, announced today a strategic partnership with DriveWealth, LLC. (“DriveWealth”), a U.S. based leader in global digital trading technology. FastWealth is an innovative platform enabling financial institutions and e-wallets to deliver easy, fun, and affordable investment experience of buying and selling U.S. listed shares to their customers. Today, individual investors in Asia face a costly and challenging process to partake in the U.S. stock market, including but not limited to, long processing or deposit delays, and a commitment of…

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The significant upward trend in the number of Indonesian going abroad every year has encouraged PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) to offer convenience and comfort for customers who like to travel and shop in Indonesia and abroad. This was implemented by BCA together with JCB International Indonesia as a subsidiary of JCB International Co., Ltd., with the launch of the BCA JCB Black Credit Card. BCA President Director Jahja Setiaatmadja, BCA Director Santoso, BCA Executive Vice President of Transaction Banking Business Development Jan Hendra, along with JCB International President and Chief Operating Officer Kimihisa Imada attended the launch event…

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LEAP Holdings Group Limited (“the Group”; Stock code: 1499) is pleased to announce that OKLink Fintech Limited (“OKLink”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, was awarded the “Hong Kong Rising Star” by Deloitte in 2019 HK Tech Fast 20 and Rising Star Program on 8 November 2019. The award recognizes OKLink’s leading position in the industry segment and ample room for growth. OKLink focuses on the R&D and application of blockchain technology. The company provides blockchain services and applications, including stablecoin, blockchain, big data, and blockchain asset custodian services. With the Hong Kong government actively promoting technology and innovation, OKLink…

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NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (“NetDragon” or the “Company”, Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building internet communities, is pleased to announce the signing of definitive agreements with Ascendent Capital Partners (“Ascendent”) in connection with a USD 150 million strategic investment in NetDragon’s education subsidiary. The private convertible securities to be issued to Ascendent can be converted into the ordinary shares of NetDragon’s education subsidiary at a valuation of USD 1.35 billion, and this strategic investment is part of the broader collaboration between NetDragon and Ascendent, an institutional investor with extensive experience and active investments in the Greater…

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On the morning of November 9, the 3rd Hainan International Health Industry Expo 2019 opened at the Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center, Haikou City, Hainan Province, China. With the theme of “New Health Era, New Hainan Free Trade Zone”, Expo 2019 attracted exhibitors from more than 20 provinces and cities and more than 10 countries to participate in the global health industry event. The Expo area of 30000 m2 includes exhibits for international medical tourism, domestic and foreign medical care and beauty institutions, pharmaceutical equipment, health food, leisure sports, and Southern medicine resources. China’s exhibitors came from 20 regions…

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Novaliq GmbH, a pharmaceutical company focusing on first- and best-in-class ocular therapeutics, and Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co., Ltd. (SSE: 600276), a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company based in China, announce today the closing of an exclusive license agreement to develop, manufacture and commercialize the innovative, water-free drugs NOV03 and CyclASol(R) for the treatment of dry eye disease in the People’s Republic of China (including mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan). To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://orders.newsfilecorp.com/files/6655/49568_enh.jpg Dry eye disease (DED) is a chronic and serious disease of the ocular surface that negatively impacts quality of…

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Trintech, a leading global provider of integrated Record to Report software solutions for the office of finance, announced today that the majority of the Fortune 100 companies, including 7 of the Fortune 10, have partnered with Trintech to achieve world-class financial operations and insights. “Trintech has been a leading solution provider for large enterprises for over 30 years,” says Teresa Mackintosh, CEO at Trintech. “As any organization serving large enterprises knows, this segment is the most difficult to satisfy with complexities in scale, performance, security, and diversity, with additional regulatory and geographic requirements. We call it “Enterprise Grade Financial Accounting…

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KASIKORNBANK in Thailand started to adopt Smart Code, QR and barcode payment scheme, provided by JCB Co., Ltd., the only international payment brand from Japan. This enables more than 11 million users of K PLUS, the mobile banking app of KASIKORNBANK, to shop at Smart Code merchants in Japan. JCB is expanding Smart Code merchants as the largest merchant networker in Japan. Smart Code is the consumer-presented QR and barcode payment scheme referring to EMV(R) specification to minimize the system development impact on merchants and mobile payment service provider. JCB operates the payment gateway to connect mobile payment service provider…

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Holista, a research-driven biotech company that develops natural ingredient and wellness products, and its distributor iGalen are pleased to announce that they have resolved their disputes with ATM Metabolics and its founder Dr. Joseph Ahrens, a two time Nobel prize nominee and discoverer of Emulin. As a result, they will no longer be carrying Emulin. If you would like to purchase the product in the future, please contact ATM at www.atmmetabolics.com. We wish ATM and Dr. Ahrens success in their future endeavours, and thank them for working with us to resolve the disputes. Holista CollTech (ASX:HCT) is a research-driven biotech…

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The 27th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Optical Fair concluded today. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), the three-day fair ran from 6 to 8 November and attracted over 14,000 buyers from 96 countries and regions. “The demand for eyewear with high-quality, innovative designs and smart capabilities maintains its growth in the global market,” said HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau. “Exhibitors and buyers from around the world continue to see the Hong Kong International Optical Fair as an important one-stop marketplace, helping them explore…

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Nissin Foods Company Limited (the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) today announced its 2019 third quarter financial information for the nine months ended 30 September 2019 (“the Reporting Period”). Revenue of the Group amounted to HK$2,348.1 million, representing a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 3.2% from HK$2,274.8 million. Gross profit increased by 10.7% YoY to HK$770.1 million (2018: HK$695.5 million), with gross profit margin rising to 32.8% (2018: 30.6%), mainly attributable to the stable raw material costs and better control of fixed costs. Profit attributable to owners of the Company was HK$211.2 million, representing a…

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In the wake of the 2019 United Nations Climate Summit and being awarded the 2019 Champions of the Earth Award by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) has recognized Chromalox as the preferred partner for utilizing its renewable energy for carbon-free industrial steam and heating applications. On Oct. 24, 2019, Chromalox, in conjunction with the ICE, CFS, and Spirax Sarco, finalized the partnership to utilize electric heating as part of the plan to “decarbonize” the country by 2050. Earlier this year, Costa Rica announced an economy-wide plan to generate 100% of its power…

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Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 12th HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair opened today and will run for three days (7 to 9 November) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), officiated at this morning’s opening ceremony. In her welcoming remarks at the ceremony, Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director, introduced some of the highlights of this year’s fair. “The 12th edition of the Wine & Spirits Fair has gathered 1,075 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions to showcase exquisite…

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HONG KONG, Nov 6, 2019 – (ACN Newswire) – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), the 27th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Optical Fair opened today and runs until 8 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year’s fair welcomes 810 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions to showcase the latest design trends and eyewear products. “As a major production centre and exporter in the global optical industry, the value of Hong Kong’s total optical exports in the first nine months…

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TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) (“TransCanna” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the company has reached its initial revenue target for the month of October. In September and October, the Company built out its infrastructure by doubling the production capacity for SolDaze and Lyfted Farms business units. The first monthly revenue numbers for October exceeded CAD $250,000 and the company will continue to scale the production and revenues in the comimg months. Of the revenue generated in October, 90% came from recurring revenue streams. For the last week of October revenues from the SolDaze edibles brands…

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Viet Capital Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Viet Capital Bank), a major commercial bank in Vietnam, and JCB International Co. Ltd. (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today announced the launch of the Viet Capital Bank JCB Credit Card in Vietnam. Viet Capital Bank JCB Platinum Credit Card Viet Capital Bank JCB Gold & Standard Credit Card The holders of Viet Capital Bank JCB Card can access the JCB acceptance network with about 30 million merchants around the world and enjoy a lot of benefits provided by Viet Capital Bank, special privileges at selected merchants, and customer service…

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ULVAC, Inc. (Headquarters: Chigasaki, Kanagawa; President and CEO: Setsuo Iwashita; hereafter referred to as ULVAC) announces sales of Pirani Vacuum Gauge “SWU10-U,” which can be connected directly by smartphone with USB cable. Background Conventional vacuum gauges require dedicated power supplies and displays. Customers wanted a more convenience in vacuum measurement, to perform as necessary, and with reduced initial cost. Outline ULVAC responded with Smartphone-Direct Pirani Gauge “SWU10-U” which makes vacuum measurement easier. Customers can check degree of vacuum simply by connecting a smartphone to the SWU10-U, without any dedicated power supply or display. The mobile OS is Android compatible, and…

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SINGAPORE, Nov 6, 2019 – (ACN Newswire) – ARA US Hospitality Trust (“ARA H-Trust”) is pleased to announce that it has today entered into a conditional purchase and sales agreement to acquire a portfolio of three Marriott-branded upscale select-service hotels in the United States for US$84.5 million. The three freehold properties are located within the markets of Raleigh, North Carolina and San Antonio, Texas, that benefit from diversified demand from nearby corporations, universities and leisure attractions. The accretive acquisition at a net property income yield of 8.0% is expected to increase ARA H-Trust’s pro forma distribution income from the listing date on 9 May…

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