Author: Marie Jones

Manila, Philippines and Tokyo, Japan — JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., (referred to below as “JCB”) announced the launch of the first JCB Platinum Credit Card in the Philippines issued by BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO), the largest bank in the country. The new high-end credit card was formally unveiled at an exclusive gathering attended by BDO and JCBI executives, and members of the press at UMU Restaurant, Dusit Thani Manila. “The BDO JCB Platinum Credit Card offers a full suite of premier services, exclusive privileges and benefits custom-made for the discerning lifestyle and…

JAKARTA — The Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) again presents the international automotive exhibition, the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2017. Themed “Rise of the Future Mobility”, this year’s GIIAS will be held the 10-20 August at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD City, Tangerang, showcasing the initiatives GAIKINDO is taking to develop the Indonesian automotive industry in line with international markets. “GIIAS is in a series of international, world-class auto shows, and GAIKINDO is fully committed to showcasing the best automotive products for the community at GIIAS,” says Yohanes Nangoi, the GAIKINDO Chairman. “We want GIIAS to be…

Consortium of China IPPR and the World’s Top Design Company Tengbom Wins the Bidding HONG KONG — Recently, the tender for construction work of International Land Port Hospital Project Phase I co-established by Universal Medical Financial & Technical Advisory Services Co., Ltd. (“Universal Medical” or the “Company”; Stock Code: 2666.HK) and Xi’an Jiaotong University First Affiliated Hospital has been completed. After comprehensive review, the consortium of China IPPR International Engineering Co., Ltd. and Tengbomgruppen AB, a hospital designer from Sweden (the “Consortium”), won the bidding. It is reported that the bid evaluation committee consisted of 7 people, including one representative of…

– 1H17 revenues increased 18.5% yoy to Rp 1.3 trillion – Net profit increased 24.5% yoy to Rp 187.6 billion JAKARTA — PT Intiland Development Tbk [IDX: DILD] announces its financial performance for the first half of 2017. – 1H17 revenues increased 18.5% yoy to Rp 1.3 trillion The Company’s revenues increased to Rp 1.3 trillion in 1H17, a 18.5% increase from Rp 1.1 trillion in the same period last year, primarily as a consequence of higher revenue recognition from industrial estate segment as well as the increase of recurring income from the investment property segment. – Net profit increased 24.5%…

Transforms industry from ‘passive safety net’ to ‘proactive life saver’ LAS VEGAS, NV — Trillium Inc, a leading provider of automotive IoT cybersecurity solutions, today announced the launch of SecureSKYE, a data mining and analytics solution for the transportation industry, and enabler for monetization of data-driven innovations and applications for the insurance industry. SecureSKYE creates a comprehensive, dynamically updated profile of the car and its driver. By utilizing the platform’s data-mining and analytics capabilities, ‘safety-and-security’ applications and services such as geolocation-based emergency services, insurance tech solutions including ‘Usage-Based Insurance,’ ‘CyberSecurity-as-a-Service,’ ‘Forensics-as-a-Service’ and even preemptive vehicular maintenance are all made possible. “In-vehicle…

300,000+ participate in cultural events; spending per capita HK$812 HONG KONG — The 28th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair and the inaugural Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo concluded today. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong Book Fair attracted close to one million visitors despite a postponed opening on Sunday due to a typhoon. Apart from an extensive selection of books, the fair offered a wide range of cultural activities, including seminars with renowned writers and Art Gallery exhibitions. “Enthusiastic readers braved the elements to attend on Sunday,” said HKTDC Deputy…

*Co-located: Visitors with Hong Kong Book Fair tickets can also visit the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo HONG KONG — The first Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the HKTDC, the five-day expo (21-25 July) features about 90 exhibitors from Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland, Japan and Korea, showcasing a broad selection of sports and leisure products and services from around 130 brands. More than 40 on-site events are being held during the expo, providing a new shopping and leisure experience and a fun summer activity for…

Expand into the Field of Quality Kindergarten Education Services; Achieve Strong Synergy with the Toys Retailer Business HONG KONG — C.banner International Holdings Limited (“C.banner” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, stock code: 1028), the leading international integrated retailer and mid-to-premium footwear brand in China, today is pleased to announce that after trading hours on 21 July 2017, it has entered into an agreement with the Sellers to purchase 6,319,820 Sale Shares of EtonKids Educational Group Limited (“EtonKids Educational Group”) with a cash consideration of US$79,408,705 (equivalent to HK$ 619,761,120), representing 45.78% of the issued share capital of…

Name on Six Major Lists, namely “Most Honored Company”, “Best CEO”, “Best CFO”, “Best Investor Relations Professional”, “Best Investor Relations” and “Best Analyst Days” HONG KONG — China’s leading piped-gas operator China Gas Holdings Limited (“China Gas” or the “Group”; stock code: 384) announced that it has been named one of Asia’s “Most Honored Company” in “2017 All-Asia (ex-Japan) Executive Team Ranking” compiled by Institutional Investor, an authoritative publication for institutional investors in the US. The Group also won 5 awards in the Power category including “Best CEO”, “Best CFO”, “Best Investor Relations Professional”, “Best Investor Relations” and “Best Analyst Days”,…

Record-breaking Number of Exhibitors and 320+ Cultural Events HONG KONG — The 28th Hong Kong Book Fair opened today and will run through 25 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), this year’s fair welcomes a record number of about 670 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions, showcasing a diverse selection of reading materials featured in 14 thematic zones, including the General Books Pavilion, English Avenue, International Cultural Village, Children’s Paradise and e-Books & e-Learning Resource. More than 320 cultural events are being held during the fair period, including…

Alcatel-Lucent Rainbow integrates PGi Audio optimizing the enterprise UC&C experience SINGAPORE — ALE, operating under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brand, today announced it is working with PGi, the world’s largest dedicated provider of collaboration solutions, to deliver integrated high-definition (HD) audio conferencing for its collaborative communications platform, Rainbow. In today’s business environment, conference calls make up more than half to three-quarters of audio calls both in and outside of SMBs and large enterprises. A recent study conducted by Wainhouse Research showed almost 70% of organizations will use more conferencing this year. More businesses are adopting cloud collaborative communication tools like Rainbow, and…

Demonstrates Full Confidence in the Group’s Prospects HONG KONG — Sky Light Holdings Limited (“Sky Light” or the “Group”) (stock code: 3882), a leading digital imaging device and solutions provider for the home imaging industry and a pioneer in the virtual reality (“VR”) industry, has announced that Mr. Tang Wing Fong Terry (“Mr. Tang”), Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Group has purchased a total of 4,000,000 ordinary shares of the Group (“Shares”) at the average price of HK$ 1.4432 per share on 18 July, 2017, underscoring his strong confidence in the prospects of the Group’s future development.…

Extravert Chinese students learning English as a second language are likely to perform better in speaking and reading, but less proficient in listening than their introvert counterparts, according to a study published in Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (JSSH). Selangor, Malaysia — In Chinese culture, students are expected to listen to their teachers attentively, as opposed to Western culture where class participation is encouraged. The Chinese culture is influenced by Confucian values, including collectivism, socialisation for achievement, and high acceptance of power and authority. Some studies have suggested that such introversion hinders Chinese students’ ability to learn English as…

Uni-Bio Science and HeungKong Group set up diverse strategic alliance for: – Expanding distribution network for pharmaceutical products – Exploring setting up bio-pharmaceutical incubation centers – Looking for international M&A projects HONG KONG — Uni-Bio Science Group Limited (“Uni-Bio Science”, “Uni-Bio” or the “Group”; HKEx code: 690) today announced that HeungKong Great Health Fund I, led by the famed Mainland China-based corporation HeungKong Group, has invested HK$120 million in the Group and become its strategic shareholder. Uni-Bio Science and HeungKong Group also forged a strategic alliance, with the Group given access to the medical network of HeungKong Group to distribute its…

Strives to Improve Corporate Governance Standards And Seek Resumption of Trading HONG KONG — China Household Holdings Limited (“China Household” or the “Group”; stock code: 692) is actively responding to the request of The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (the “SFC”) to suspend all dealings in the shares of the Group. China Household has immediately established an independent board committee (“IBC”) to follow up on the issue and it has approved the engagement of Zhonghui Anda Risk Services Limited, an independent professional party, to conduct an investigation of the matter. The IBC will closely follow up the progress of…

HONG KONG — On July 17, Ping An Group announced in Singapore that the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has granted an in-principle approval of the Capital Markets Services (CMS) license to Lu International (Singapore) Financial Asset Exchange Pte. Ltd. (“Lu International”), that Lu International has opened in Singapore, and that the Lu International platform would go live in Q3,2017. Following the Chinese government’s “One Belt, One Road” strategy, Lu International is China’s first FinTech company in Singapore, a key financial hub of the “One Belt, One Road” initiative. The establishment of Lu International in Singapore is also part of Ping…

12,000+ Buyers Attend One-stop Marketing, Sourcing, Intelligence Platform HONG KONG — The 24th Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), came to a close yesterday. More than 12,000 buyers from 71 countries and regions attended the four-day fair (10-13 July), where buyer attendance from Japan, the Philippines, the United States, Malaysia, Singapore and Russia recorded considerable growth. Twenty fashion events, including fashion shows, trend forecasting seminars, buyer forums and a networking reception were held during the fair, which explored the latest topics of interest in the fashion industry while generating more business opportunities…

Strengthening Board Composition & Stimulating Development of the Group HONG KONG — The Board of Directors of China Household Holdings Limited (“China Household” or the “Group”; stock code: 692) is pleased to announce that Mr. Luo Jianhua (“Mr. Luo”) is appointed as an executive director and the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Wong Hung Chiu (“Mr. Wong”) is appointed as an executive director and the Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Zheng Jianhua (“Mr. Zheng”) is appointed as an executive director of the Group, all of the above are effective from 14 July 2017. The Board warmly welcomes our three new members.…

Investment of leading international utilities innogy and TEPCO will accelerate the development of Conjoule’s peer-to-peer energy trading platform. TEPCO is the first investor in an innogy Innovation Hub venture founded to build the leading decentralised energy marketplace enabled by blockchain technology. Essen and Tokyo — Conjoule GmbH, a start-up developing peer-to-peer energy markets enabled by blockchain technology has closed a EUR 4.5 million Series A investment round from two strategic investors, the innogy Innovation Hub and Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO). Conjoule is developing a peer-to-peer marketplace for producers and consumers of renewable energy, as well as owners of…

SEOUL, KOREA — Suprema, a global leader in biometrics and ID solutions, announced that the company and its global network of partners can now leverage the M2SYS CloudABIS(TM) solutions suite to significantly ease the development and implementation efforts required for projects that use Suprema biometric hardware, such as its BioMini Slim 2 fingerprint scanner. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, US, M2SYS is a global leader in biometric identification software with over 300 million enrolled users in projects across more than 100 countries. The latest M2SYS innovation, its CloudABIS(TM) suite of cloud-based biometric software solutions, is designed to remove the burdens and cost…