Author: Marie Jones

Underlying Net Profit (excluding fair value changes of investment properties) Increased by 3.5% to HK$67.5 Million; Declared Interim Dividend of 4.0 HK Cents per Share HONG KONG — Grand Ming Group Holdings Limited (the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, stock code: 1271.HK) today announces its interim results for FH 2017/18. Highlights – Recorded revenue for the six month ended 30 September 2017 (“FH 2017/18”) of approximately HK$815.0 million, an increase of approximately 58.4%. – Attained net profit of approximately HK$71.4 million for FH 2017/18. Excluding the effect of fair value gains on investment properties, the Group recorded an…

– Excellent Performances for Transport – Freight Forwarding Revenue Starting Q4 BANGKOK — JWD InfoLogistics PCL (SET:JWD), a leading total logistics solutions provider, announced its Q3 results, which featured better-than-forecasted growth rates, with a net profit figure of THB 56.5m, up 131.6% y-o-y (after extraordinary items) and 14.1% q-o-q, driven by outstanding growths in the inland and cross-border transport, general warehousing, automotive storage and management and cold storage segments. It forecasted continuing growths over Q4 as revenue and profit from the acquisition of Ocean Air International in last October would be recognised and enable it to create new growths by offering…

– New contract wins affirms the Group’s capabilities in water and waste management – Order book now stands at S$112.3 million – Contracts to contribute to revenue from FY2018 SINGAPORE — Sanli Environmental Limited (“Sanli” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a Singapore-based environmental engineering company, specialising in water and waste management, today announced that it has secured four new contracts (“Contracts”) worth a total of S$8.1 million, from both the public and private sectors. This brings the Group’s order book to S$112.3 million. The Contracts comprise projects in both Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) and Operations and Maintenance (“O&M”)…

Actively Expands IDC Business by Grasping Market Opportunities HONG KONG — Neo Telemedia Limited (“Neo Telemedia” or the “Company;” stock code: 8167, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) announced today its unaudited results for the nine months ended 30 September 2017 (the “period under review”) and the third quarter of the year. During the period under review, the Group recorded turnover of approximately HK$432,259,000, with gross profit at HK$137,778,000, up by 12.9% compared with same period last year. Profit attributable to owners of the Company was approximately HK$14,144,000 (2016 Correspondent Period: HK$176,179,000), due to absent of the one-off gain from disposal…

Non-acoustic 9M and Q3 Revenue increased 79% and 29% respectively; Acoustic 9M and Q3 Revenue increased 21% and 17% respectively; 9M EPS grew 43% YoY, Annualized ROE up to 31.2%; Accelerating Capital Investment on Optics HONG KONG —  AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. today announced its unaudited results for the nine months ended 30 September 2017, reporting revenue for the period of RMB13,967.8 million and net profit of RMB3,492.7 million. The highlights and business review in the Results Announcement share more insights of the performance. 2017 Nine Months Highlights (unaudited): – Record first nine months revenue and net profit, up 43% and…

SINGAPORE — mybitwallet, a world-wide, online payment services e-wallet, is pleased to announce the availability of a new Payment Request feature for businesses and individual users of the mybitwallet payment service. The new feature offers an easy and convenient way for merchants or other users to request and collect online payments from among mybitwallet account holders and send custom Payment Requests with complete tracking and payment receipts which are automatically sent to both parties with each transaction. The new service is designed for any number of everyday situations. It is for friends or colleagues who simply want to share the expenses…

Asia Wine Academy Debuts, Public Day on Saturday HONG KONG — The 10th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair opened today and will continue until 11 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the fair welcomed Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, as the guest of honour at this morning’s opening ceremony. “Entering its 10th anniversary, the Wine & Spirits Fair has grown to become a major event of its kind in Asia,” said Margaret Fong, Executive…

– Over 40 key movers and shakers in global maritime to lead global discourse on hot-seat issues affecting the maritime industry – Inaugural APM Leaders’ Forum to spotlight progressive topics such as digitalisation and women leaders in maritime SINGAPORE — The 15th Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), Southeast Asia’s most established maritime, workboat and offshore exhibition and conference will be held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from 14 – 16 March next year. The biennial event will expect to play host to more than 1,500 international exhibiting companies from 60 countries, and over 15,000 trade visitors from Asia. Although signs of…

TOKYO — Renowned precious metal store, GINZA TANAKA (TANAKA KIKINZOKU JEWELRY K.K., main office: Ginza, Chuo-ku, Representative Director & CEO: Masakazu Tanaka, hereinafter: GINZA TANAKA), marked its 125th year since establishment in 2017. Going forward, it will continue to pursue possibilities for its distinctive precious metal ornaments with a fixation on quality that has been passed down the generations since its foundation, without forgetting to be continuously grateful toward the many people who have supported the company over its 125 years. GINZA TANAKA created a GINZA TANAKA Vienna Philharmonic Coin Golden Christmas Tree (not for sale) made from 2017 Vienna Philharmonic…

Award Categories to Showcase Data Center Services, Energy, Innovation and the Above and Beyond LONDON / SINGAPORE — Two revered data center executives have been appointed to lead the judging panel for the Datacloud Asia 2018 awards. Joshua Au, Head of Data Center, A*STAR, joins as Chairman, and Billy Lee Kok Chi, Advisor and formerly Founding Chairman of the Malaysian Data Center Association, as Vice Chairman. With an extended panel of Judges, the Datacloud Asia Awards for 2018 aims to be globally relevant and give recognition to the most innovative companies and people in the sector. The Awards ceremony, which includes…

Focus on Local Design and Creativity; Vintage Handcrafted Spectacles and Smart Eyewear HONG KONG — Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, the 25th edition of the Hong Kong Optical Fair opened today and will run from 8-10 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year’s fair welcomes a record 800 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions, including new exhibitors from Denmark, India, San Marino and Sweden. Among the fastest-growing industries, global eyewear sales this year will reach nearly HK$1 trillion, according to Euromonitor International. “As…

Expo, Symposium and Gala Dinner Advanced Hong Kong-Malaysia Business Links HONG KONG — In Style, Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) mega promotion event held in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, concluded today. The campaign was enthusiastically supported by the Malaysian political and business communities. Key events included a Symposium that promoted Hong Kong’s professional services, an Expo that showcased the products of Hong Kong’s leading brands, and a Gala Dinner that fostered exchange between Hong Kong’s and Malaysia’s business communities. The three events were attended by a total of more than 4,100 visitors. Symposium spotlights Hong Kong…

Peking University Names The School of Life Sciences Research Building the “Lui Che Woo Building” HONG KONG — Dr Lui Che-woo, Chairman and Founder of K. Wah Group (the “Group”) and Director of LUI Che Woo Charity, has announced a donation amounting to RMB120 million to the School of Life Sciences of Peking University for setting up the Lui Che Woo School of Life Sciences Fund and constructing a new Life Sciences research building to be named the “Lui Che Woo Building”. The donation’s signing ceremony was held in Hong Kong today. Prof Lin Jianhua, President of Peking University, and Prof…

Greater China Investment Community Names the Best of the Best in Investor Relations HONG KONG — IR Magazine, the global voice for investor relations, announces the short lists for the IR Magazine Awards – Greater China 2017, with winners to be announced at the event in Hong Kong on 7 December. Making up the short lists for some of the most coveted categories of the night – best overall investor relations and best investor relations officer – are big names such as last year’s best overall IR (large cap) winner, China Telecom, as well as firms such as AIA Group, China…

HONG KONG — Persta Resources Inc. (“Persta” or the “Company,” stock code: 3395), a Calgary-based energy company principally engaged in natural gas and crude oil exploration and production in Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, with a focus on natural gas, is pleased to announce that the Company has successfully discovered three targeted reservoirs of proven oil/gas bearing at different depths through a series of exploration activities in the area of Voyager since its listing on March 10, 2017. The three targeted reservoirs of oil/gas bearing at different depths are respectively located at (1) the Cardium formation at a depth of approximately 2,400…

Symposium Opens Today; Officials Call for Closer Economic Cooperation HONG KONG — The Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) mega promotion event, “In Style, Hong Kong,” is underway in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. Two of the campaign’s highlight events, In Style, Hong Kong Symposium and In Style, Hong Kong Expo, opened this morning at the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur. YB Datuk Seri Ir Dr Wee Ka Siong, Minister in Prime Minister’s Department, Malaysia; Rimsky Yuen, Secretary for Justice, the Government of the Hong Kong SAR; and Vincent HS Lo, Chairman of the HKTDC, each delivered speeches at this morning’s opening…

SINGAPORE — AppsFlyer, the global leader in mobile attribution and marketing analytics, has been certified as Ads Measurement Partner through LINE Corporation’s Marketing Partner Program, allowing marketers to quickly and easily measure and optimize campaigns with the fast-growing mobile messaging and communication portal. “We are excited to partner with LINE and be named a certified LINE Ads Measurement Partner, helping marketers measure and maximize their business goals with LINE’s Ads platform, and further enriching their mobile campaigns,” said Naoya Otsubo, AppsFlyer’s Japan Country Manager. “AppsFlyer continues to offer marketers in Japan, across Asia, and throughout the world the most accurate and…

Sharing JCB strategy with 200 partner companies from 27 countries and territories TOKYO — JCB Co., Ltd., the only global payment brand based in Japan, and JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCBI), international operations subsidiary, today announce 15th JCB World Conference was held in Taipei, Taiwan, on November 1 and 2 2017. About 500 people from around 200 companies and financial institutions from 27 countries and territories participated in the conference. JCB World Conference is a biennial event held since 1988 to share JCB strategy and strengthen relationships with JCB partners all over the world. Speakers at 15th JCB World Conference included…

A win-win Cooperation to Expand their Footprint in Both China and Internationally HONG KONG — Chinlink International Holdings Limited (“Chinlink” or “Company”, HKSE Stock Code: 0997), its subsidiaries (collectively the “Group”) and MCM Holdings Limited (“MCM”) are pleased to announce the completion of a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Chinlink and MCM that took place on 6 November 2017. After Completion, the JV became a 51%-owned subsidiary of the Company. The JV will bring together the financial services provided by Chinlink and the businesses under MCM. Chinlink is a financial services provider holding multiple licenses both in Hong Kong and China. It…

India pollination project ‘Madhu Sandesh’ brings home Best Stewardship Program at Prestigious Agrow Awards SINGAPORE — With the 10th Annual Agrow Awards ceremony held in London this week, it was announced that CropLife Asia was the recipient of this year’s Best Stewardship Programme award. Through the Madhu Sandesh (or “honeyed message”) project, farmers in the state of Maharashtra, India are provided access to rental bee hives to ensure pollination of their crops. Apart from improved yields and incomes for farmers, it has also instilled a holistic understanding of the need to use crop protection products in a manner that protects the…