Author: Marie Jones

A new algorithm could help scientists decide the best atomic structures for the materials they design. Tsukuba, Japan — Designing advanced materials is a complex process, with many potential combinations for precisely placing atoms within a structure. But now, scientists have developed a new tool that helps determine the ideal placements – thanks to an algorithm that identifies the best moves to win computer games, according to a study recently published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Scientists who design advanced materials, which have applications in silicon microchips or optical fibers, for example, often struggle to determine how…

500,000 visitors as the Food, Tea, Home Delights and Beauty & Wellness Expos successfully conclude HONG KONG — Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 28th Food Expo, the ninth Hong Kong International Tea Fair, the fourth Home Delights Expo and the second Beauty & Wellness Expo, together with the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products, jointly organised with the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association Ltd, have concluded successfully. The four fairs attracted a record of more than 2,000 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions and drew nearly 500,000 visitors. “The HKTDC has…

HONG KONG — The board of directors of IRICO Group New Energy Company Limited (the “Company”) announces the unaudited condensed consolidated interim results and financial position of the Company and its subsidiaries ( the “Group”) for the six months ended 30 June 2017. So far this year, the Group’s solar photovoltaic glass business continued to expand and the production and sales further increased as compared with the corresponding period of last year, and the pass percentage of the products has improved steadily, achieving an advanced standard in the industry. Our works on cost reduction, efficiency improvement and lean production have progressed…

– JX Online III Records Substantial Annual Growth of 47% – Kingsoft Cloud and WPS Office Makes Significant Development HONG KONG — Kingsoft Corporation Limited (“Kingsoft” or “the Company”; HKEX stock code: 03888), a leading Chinese software and Internet service company, has announced its unaudited 2017 interim results and its unaudited second quarter results ended 30 June 2017. For the first half of 2017, the revenue of Kingsoft increased 76% year-over-year to RMB2,497.8 million. Revenue from the online games, cloud services, office software and services and others made up 65%, 23% and 12%, respectively, of the Company’s total revenue. Gross profit…

Seeking Long-term Development Based on Existing Businesses HONG KONG — Hengdeli Holdings Limited (“Hengdeli” or the “Company” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 3389), an international retailer of renowned brand watches and manufacturer of watch accessories, announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2017 (the “period under review”). During the first half of 2017, China’s economy was mixed with opportunities and challenges. With the beginning of economic recovery on one hand and the return of economic slowdown on the other hand, the operating environment has shown no sign of sustainable recovery. As at 30…

GAIKINDO will return next 2-12 August, for an even better GIIAS 2018! Toyota Booth at GIIAS 2017 JAKARTA, INDONESIA — The GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS 2017), Indonesia’s premiere international automotive event, concluded on 20 August at Indonesia Convention Exhibition in BSD City, near Jakarta. Forty-seven new and concept vehicles were launched at GIIAS 2017, including 3 world premiere models. Rizwan Alamsjah, Chairman of GAIKINDO Exhibition, said, “This year’s achievements topped those of last year. The number of new car launches at GIIAS 2017 with the addition of three world premieres marked a certain milestone for this year’s event.” Alamsjah…

– Daihatsu unveils world premiere concepts DN Multisix & DN F Sedan – UD Trucks selects GIIAS 2017 for Kuzer Trucks world premiere – Mitsubishi launches Mitsubishi Expander small MPV at GIIAS 2017 BSD City, INDONESIA — The Indonesian Automotive Industries Association (GAIKINDO) presents the world class auto show series of GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS 2017). Carrying the theme of “Rise of the Future Mobility”, GIIAS 2017 was discharged for 10 days and open to the public from 10 – 20 August 2017 at Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD City, near Jakarta. Yohanes Nangoi, the General Chairman of…

– Mr Johanes Kotjo now holds 40,045,552, equivalent to a 4.3% shareholding in the Company SINGAPORE — BlackGold Natural Resources Limited (the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group” or “BlackGold”) is pleased to announce that Mr Johanes Budisutrisno Kotjo (“Mr Johanes Kotjo”), a consultant and shareholder of the Group, had on 17 August 2017 purchased 300,000 shares in the Company (the “Purchase”) from the open market. “We have received immense support from Mr Johanes Kotjo, both from his role as a Consultant of the Group and recently as a shareholder,” said Philip Rickard, the Chief Executive Officer of the…

– Continuously Diversifies Business Portfolio; Actively Explores Cooperation Opportunities – Further Reinforces its Leading Position in the Industry HONG KONG — Differ Group Holding Company Limited (“DFH” or the “Group”) (stock code: 6878), a leading provider of short- to medium-term financing and financing-related solutions in the PRC, has announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2017 (the “Period”). Benefiting from the robust income growth of its asset management, finance lease and financial services businesses, the Group’s turnover increased by 14.4% to approximately RMB152.0 million, profit for the Period rose to approximately RMB80.0 million and basic…

Follow the Market Trends, core net profit gained a significant increase of 193% HONG KONG — Joy City Property Limited (“Joy City Property” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 0207) announce the consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) for the year ended 30 June 2017 (the “Period”). Results Summary: – Total revenue was RMB 4,814 million, increased by 72.5% YOY – The profit of the Group amounted to RMB 1,403 million, the profit attributable to the owners of the Company amounted to RMB 654 million, increased by 64% YOY. – The core net profit amounted to RMB 820…

HONG KONG — Hosa International Limited (“Hosa Int’l” or the “Company” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, stock code: 2200.HK), one of the leading sports and healthy conglomerate in the PRC, today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2017 (the “period under review”). FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – Revenue and gross profit for the six months ended 30 June 2017 were RMB658.8 million and RMB285.7 million respectively. – Gross profit margin for the six months ended 30 June 2017 was 43.4%. – Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the Company for the six months ended 30 June…

BANGKOK — DASTA, the government agency which aims to develop sustainable tourism in Thailand, is seeking to promote the region of Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai and Kamphaeng Phet in becoming a hub for cultural and heritage tourism in Asia, and a destination which will attract a greater number of higher-quality, foreign tourists to its magnificent sites, while enhancing the regional economy and local standards of living. Col. Dr Narikatipak Saengsanit, DASTA’s Director-General, laid out his agency’s plans to transform Sukhothai and the Associated Towns parks into the heritage destination in Asia, highlighting the unique and stunning qualities of the region’s many archaeological…

BANGKOK — Twenty-six years after its World Heritage listing, the ‘Historical Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns’ has become an archaeological site of national significance, frequented by tourists who are drawn by the glorious past of the Sukhothai kingdom and the majestic, eternal beauty and charm of the Siamese arts. Visitors are guaranteed indulgence in the ultimate experience of the first capital city of Siam. Visiting this gorgeous World Heritage Site, tourists can delve into the past, learn more about the origin of Thai civilisation and gain hands-on experience in, and direct exposure to, historical records, architectural and painting works…

– Gross Profit Margin Reached Approximately 45.1% ; Net Profit Amounted to RMB145 Million – Constantly revitalizing operating performance; Actively respond to structural adjustments HONG KONG — The largest branded intimate wear enterprise in China, Cosmo Lady (China) Holdings Company Limited (“Cosmo Lady” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, stock code: 2298), today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2017 (the “period under review”). During the period under review, the weak retail sentiment in mainland China and intense market competition, together with the structural adjustments encountered by the intimate wear industry in respect…

HONG KONG — Huarong International Financial Holdings Limited (“HRIF”) (993.HK), is one of a few HK-listed companies to achieve outstanding earnings results with over 100% growth in net profit for four consecutive half-year results. Its significant profitability expansion in 1H2017 further demonstrates the great investment value of the Company and may give more upside potential for its share price. During the Period, benefiting from the brand effect and business synergy of “China Huarong”, HRIF expanded its business rapidly, and again recognized a significant growth of the results. During the Period, the core business revenues surged by 108.3% year-on-year to approximately HK$1.16…

Japan: 2017 Food Expo Partner Country HONG KONG — Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), four concurrent fairs opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC): the 28th Food Expo, the fourth Home Delights Expo, the second Beauty & Wellness Expo, and the ninth Hong Kong International Tea Fair. The two-day International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (ICMCM), which is jointly organised with the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association Ltd (MCMIA), also opened today. Together, the fairs gather a record of more than 2,000 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions,…

– Opens dialogue with the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in China under the Belt and Road Initiative – Uncovers financing opportunities in Luxembourg, a bridge to Europe’s capital markets HONG KONG — HMV Digital China Group Ltd (HKE: 8078), a leader in the entertainment industry with a complete vertically integrated business chain, is pleased to announce that a dialogue between the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Group has been initiated. On 17 August, the HMV Group, led by Mr. Stephen Shiu Jr., Chairman, with the collaboration of Growing Capital Group, met the Minister Counsellor – Deputy Head of Mission, Mr.…

HONG KONG — The Board of Joy City Property Limited (“Joy City” or the “Company”, SEHK stock code: 00207) is pleased to announce that the Company has established an offshore fund and an onshore fund (collectively, the “PE Fund”) with a number of well-known institutional investors, with the aggregate investment of RMB11,400 million (equivalent to approximately HK$13,110 million). Pursuant to the Framework Agreement, the aggregate investment will be RMB6,270 million (equivalent to approximately HK$7,202 million) in relation to the offshore fund, of which the aggregate commitment of the Company will be RMB2,280 million (equivalent to approximately HK$2,619 million), representing 36.36% of…

HONG KONG — Minsheng Education Group Company Limited (“Minsheng Education” or the “Group”; Stock code: 1569) has been selected as a constituent stock of 1) Hang Seng Composite Index and its subdivision of SmallCap Index, 2) Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong Index, 3) Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong MidCap & SmallCap Index, 4) Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong SmallCap Index, and 5) Hang Seng Consumer Goods & Services Index by the Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited, with effect on 4 September 2017. Minsheng Education has been listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on…

BSD City, INDONESIA — The GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS 2017), Indonesia’s premiere international automotive event, opened the doors to a 25th anniversary edition on Thursday, August 10. Endorsed by OICA (International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers) and organized by GAIKINDO (Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries), GIIAS 2017 runs from August 10 – 20 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD City, near Jakarta. GIIAS 2017 is presenting the latest range of vehicles, products and technologies from the Indonesian, and international, automotive industries. With “Rise of the Future Mobility” as its theme, GIIAS 2017 embodies the spirit of GAIKINDO…