An Inspiration to Next Generation of Conservationists NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (“NetDragon” or “the Company”, Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building internet communities, is excited to announce that its subsidiary, JumpStart, a leader in learning-based games for children, won the first video gaming partnership with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (“Smithsonian”) to build an unprecedented augmented reality app that will focus on encouraging and teaching conservation. Children ages 9-12 will explore threatened and endangered animals in their own habitat with technology that inspires creativity while building their own virtual habitats. Imbued with Smithsonian’s…
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Singapore Exchange-listed Singapore eDevelopment Limited (Stock Code 40V) (“SeD”) wishes to announce today that its U.S. biomedical subsidiary, Global BioLife Inc. (“Global BioLife”), has independently tested a new mosquito repellent formula which performs well against mosquitos for six (6) to eight (8) hours. In 2017, SeD announced a collaboration between Global BioLife and U.S. based Chemia Corporation (“Chemia”) to develop a suite of fragrances referred to as 3F (Functional Fragrance Formulation). Previous testing of the 3F Mosquito Fragrance (“3F Mosquito”), which is made up of specialised oils sourced from botanicals that mosquitoes avoid, was promising and the new mosquito repellent…
HONG KONG, June, 11 2019 – (ACN Newswire) – Blockpass, the digital identity verification platform, has announced a planned collaboration with Beam, a scalable, confidential blockchain and cryptocurrency based on the Mimblewimble protocol. This partnership is intended to bring the two companies together to work on their mutual goals of providing user-centric solutions that put privacy first. Blockpass and Beam will collaborate on researching the ways of integrating Blockpass’ KYC solutions into the future versions of Beam wallet for business users, eventually allowing business users to opt-in for this feature if they choose so, thus making a step towards opt-in…
Suprema ID, a leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, announced that its BioMini Software Development Kit (SDK) is now certified by Citrix as ‘Citrix Ready’. BioMini Slim 2, BioMini Plus 2, BM-Slim2, SFU-550 are now shown in the Citrix Ready Marketplace: https://citrixready.citrix.com/category-results.html?search=Suprema%20ID Compatible with * Citrix Virtual Apps 1808 * Citrix Virtual Desktops 1808 * Citrix Workspace App for Windows * XenApp 7.15 LTSR * XenApp 7.18 * XenDesktop 7.15 LTSR * XenDesktop 7.18 Citrix is used by many large scale enterprises and government to manage digital work spaces and networks more effectively. Central license and application management…
In view of the threat posed by prolonged trade disruption and slowing growth in some of the world’s major economies, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) made a downward revision to its forecast for Hong Kong’s export performance in 2019, from 5% to 2%. Exporters are more proactive in diversifying their markets and enhancing product competitiveness. “Escalating trade tensions and heightened geo-political uncertainties have severely dampened Hong Kong’s export growth momentum, raising the urgency for local business to further diversify operations and markets,” HKTDC Director of Research Nicholas Kwan said at a press conference today. “More local exporters are…
HONG KONG, June 10, 2019 – (ACN Newswire) – Blockpass has announced that it will provide identity verification services for the upcoming Ampleforth IEO, which begins on 13 June on the Tokinex Platform. Blockpass has long been partnered with Ethfinex, the parent company of the Tokinex platform, and has provided KYC and AML verification for previous successful ICOs hosted by the company. Through the Blockpass App, customers can easily sign up to the Tokinex platform with the one-click submission of their pre-verified identity. The goal of the Ampleforth IEO is to build a digital-asset protocol for smart commodity money, with a unique elastic supply.…
Underlying Profit Decreased by 24.4% to HK$129.6 Million Declared Final Dividend of 5.8 HK Cents per Share Grand Ming Group Holdings Limited (the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, stock code: 1271.HK) today announces its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2019 (“FY 2018/19”). Highlights – Recorded revenue of HK$613.4 million, a decrease of 56.9%. – Recorded underlying profit, excluding the change in fair value of investment properties, decreased 24.4% to HK$129.6 million. – Attained net profit of HK$149.0 million, representing a decrease of 13.3%. – Declared final dividend of 5.8 HK cents per share. -…
Suprema ID, a leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, today announced it will showcase the new FAP30-compliant BioMini Slim 3 fingerprint scanner, at SDW2019 in London, UK on 11 – 13 June 2019. Suprema ID’s new FAP30 fingerprint scanner comes in a robust IP65-rated dust and waterproof structure with the ultra-slim optical sensor featuring its proprietary advanced LFD (Live Fingerprint Detection) technology to prevent spoofing frauds. Moreover, Suprema ID’s new FAP300-compliant fingerprint scanner will maintain the highest standards of FBI PIV/FIPS201 and mobile ID FAP30 certifications, and enable users to capture high quality fingerprints under harsh environments and…
Four decades of ingenuity, embracing a bright future. The 40th anniversary cocktail reception hosted by China Overseas Holdings Limited (“China Overseas” or the “Group”) on 6 June 2019 was a big success. The event themed Driving growth from Hong Kong, Prospering the motherland, Striving for world-class leadership was held that evening at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and graced by more than 600 guests from the local political and business sectors and partners of the Group. During the event, China Overseas recapped the achievements it had made in the past four decades and, in the presence of the…
Suprema ID, a leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, today announced that it will launch the new FAP30-compliant BioMini Slim 3 fingerprint scanner, at ID4Africa 2019 in South Africa on 18 – 20 June 2019. The new BioMini Slim 3 comes with the world’s slimmest optical sensor. With the FAP30 compliant wider platen, the scanner now captures wider area of fingerprints which leads to better accuracy. The sensor’s slim form factor also allows extra flexibility in design when loaded in the mobile devices. Featuring Suprema’s latest deep-learning based LFD (live fingerprint detection) technology, the new BioMini Slim 3…
(ACN Newswire) – 글로벌 특수화학제품 유통기업 아젤리스(Azelis)가 최근 인수된 삼미캠이 한국 BASF와 새로운 파트너십을 체결했다고 발표하였다. 삼미캠은 이번 계약을 통해 향료 시장에 진출하여 고객에게 BASF 아로마 원료 제품을 판매하고, 최종적으로는 향을 기반으로 고객들에게 디퓨저, 향초 분야와 결합하여 공급할 예정이다. 이번 계약은 한국 BASF와 아젤리스 그룹 간의 강력한 협력 관계를 기반으로 이루어졌으며, 아젤리스는 글로벌 화학 회사와의 강력한 파트너십 제휴를 통해 전문 유통사로서 선도 위치를 재확인할 수 있었다. * 한국 BASF는 삼미캠의 전문성, 재정 안정성, 물류 관리능력, 기술적 전문지식을 기반으로 삼미캠을 파트너로 인정하였다. * 이번 계약으로 인해, 삼미캠은 한국에서의 입지를 확장하였으며, 향료라는 새로운 시장에 접근하게 된다. * 한국 고객들은 향료에 더 쉽게 접근할 수…
Vancouver, British Columbia — Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) announced today that the company has issued its second annual Sustainability Report. The report provides an overview of Ivanhoe Mines’ sustainability programs and initiatives conducted in 2018, and highlights the significant accomplishments achieved at its three mine development projects and the new goals set for current and future corporate activities. The Ivanhoe Mines Sustainability Report 2018 has been filed on the Ivanhoe website at https://www.ivanhoemines.com/site/assets/files/4354/ivanhoemines_sustainability_report_2018.pdf. A video describing the report can be viewed here: https://player.vimeo.com/video/340647447/ Video thumbnail from Ivanhoe Mines Cannot view the thumbnail? Visit: https://orders.newsfilecorp.com/files/3396/45409_ivanhoevid.jpg “Together with our joint-venture partners, Ivanhoe is committed…
TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (XETR: TH8) (OTC PINK: TCNAF) (“TransCanna” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced brokered private placement of units, generating aggregate gross proceeds of CDN$10,001,750. An aggregate of 2,000,350 units of the Company (the “Units”) were sold at a price of CDN$5.00 per Unit (the “Offering”). The Offering was conducted by a syndicate of agents co-led by Haywood Securities Inc. and Canaccord Genuity Corp., and PI Financial Corp. (collectively the “Agents”). Each Unit comprised one common share of the Company (each a “Share”) and one half of one common…
Proteomics International meeting with US tier 1 national diagnostic groups to expand global roll-out of PromarkerD including EU and Mexico Proteomics International (ASX: PIQ) has been invited to feature on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) TV News Network as a key opinion leader (KOL) on diabetic kidney disease diagnostics, which includes an update on PromarkerD, during the ADA 79th Scientific Sessions conference in San Francisco, June 7-11, 2019. PromarkerD will also be presented at booth 1738 in the ADA 79th Scientific Sessions Exhibit Hall. PromarkerD is a blood test that can diagnose and predict whether a patient will develop diabetic…
Main Theme for This Year Is “Embracing Innovation for Sustainable Growth” The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”) has announced that the “Directors Of The Year Awards 2019” is accepting nominations. This year, the Awards have adopted the theme of “Embracing Innovation for Sustainable Growth”. It aims to recognise pioneers with the vision and courage to lead their teams and promote innovation in the industry, as well as entrepreneurs with a social conscience who create value for their companies and remember to give back to society and care about sustainable development. Mr Henry Lai, Chairman of the Council of HKIoD,…
JCB International, Co., Ltd. (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co. Ltd., and Moorwand Limited, the international payments company offering issuing and acquiring solutions, have signed a joint licencing agreement to enable JCB acceptance for Moorwand e-commerce clients in the SEPA region. System integration for the first phase will begin during Q4 of 2019, with go-live expected during Q1 2020. The final phase of the project will allow for JCB acceptance by face to face POS merchants using the Moorwand platform. Moorwand offers end-to-end payment solutions to merchants and customers in the EEA and is on…
Two renowned medical specialists as core management team Leading US fertility centre to be strategic investor and adviser ACROMEC to acquire the premises and equipment for the fertility centre ACROMEC Limited (“ACROMEC”, or the “Company” and together with its subsidiary, the “Group”), an established specialist engineering service provider in the field of controlled environments serving mainly the healthcare, biomedical, research and academia sectors, today announced that the Company has entered into a letter of intent (“LOI”) for a proposed collaboration to own and operate a private fertility center. The LOI sets out the principal terms of the proposed collaboration. The…
Honored for Excellence with the 11 listed companies, Widely commended by the business elites and media of Hong Kong and China The award presentation ceremony of Quam IR Awards 2018 (QIRA) successfully took place on 31 May, 2019 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. The event was strongly supported by the business community and elites of different industry, creating an unprecedentedly grand occasion. Industry leaders gather at Quam IR Awards 2018, Recognizing excellence in Investor Relations Quam IR Awards…
Recommender System, Predictive Maintenance, and Augmented Operation Initiative: Three New AI-based R&D Initiatives to Enhance CITIC Telecom CPC’s Customer Experience CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883) and the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited (ASTRI) today announced plans to join forces on research and development for next-generation operations and maintenance technologies using Augmented Reality (AR) glasses. At the same time, CITIC Telecom CPC unveiled three major R&D initiatives to accelerate business expansion and enhance the customer experience by using AI, in…
JCB International, Co., Ltd. (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co. Ltd., is proud to announce a two-year partnership with Value Retail, creator and operator of The Bicester Village Shopping Collection, 11 award-wining luxury shopping destination in Europe and China. The deal will facilitate JCB card acceptance with a soft launch across the boutiques at Bicester Village (UK) and La Vallee Village (France) from April 2019, with a further seven Villages in Europe joining over a two-year period. The partnership will be a major boost for the 130 million JCB cardmembers who shop in luxury stores and will be…