Author: Marie Jones

Featuring about 2,580 Exhibitors from around the World; Together with the International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show the world’s largest jewellery marketplace is formed in Hong Kong HONG KONG — The 34th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opened today and runs through 6 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the show features about 2,580 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions. They are showcasing a wide range of finished fine jewellery, including top-tier jewellery pieces, famous brands, new designer collections, as well as collectable jewellery art pieces and antique…

Senior appointment part of regional expansion by communications group KUALA LUMPUR — The WeR1 group, with offices in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong handling boutique PR and investor relations services, has named Mr Justin Then as Managing Director and equity partner of its Malaysian operations, WeR1 Communications Sdn. Bhd. A notable PR practitioner, Mr Then was previously Managing Director at Hill+Knowlton Strategies Malaysia, where he headed up the local operations of the global PR firm for over three years. He was credited with delivering consistent growth and profitability during his tenure, as well as enhancing the company’s portfolio of clients.…

Enables Entrance to U.S. Healthcare Market Immediately; Creates Synergies with Existing Products and Increase Competitive Advantage HONG KONG — PuraPharm Corporation Limited (“PuraPharm” or the “Group”, HKEX: 1498), a leading Hong Kong-based Chinese medicine company specialising in the research and development, production and sale of Concentrated Chinese Medicine Granules (“CCMG”) products under the “Nong”s” brand, has announced that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement on 3 March 2017 to acquire all the issued and outstanding share capital of K’An Herb Company Inc. (“K’An Herb”), a company principally engaged in manufacturing of Chinese herbal formulas in the…

SEOUL, KOREA – Suprema, a global leader in biometrics and ID solutions, announced that the company’s SFU-S20 fingerprint modules are integrated in the new BioWolf LE, a rugged tablet PC from BioRugged. SFU-S20 is a FBI PIV and FAP20 certified USB fingerprint scanner designed to provide high-level biometric security solution for identity management applications. Protected by IP65-rated rugged structure, SFU-S20 features slim optical sensor with larger platen and latest anti-spoofing (live fingerprint detection) technology. BioWolf LE is a rugged and versatile biometric table PC developed for various application including voter registration, logistics, health care, industrial protection and banking. Along with…

Sydney, Aus — Frost & Sullivan today released its latest white paper, ‘Asia: Preferred Destination for Clinical Trials’, with Asia Pacific specialist CRO Novotech. Research from the new white paper revealed Asia is quickly becoming a clinical research powerhouse; facilitated by the availability of vast treatment-naive patient pools, exceptional clinical infrastructure and talent, and low operational costs. Commenting on the white paper, Novotech CEO Dr. John Moller said “Asia is an increasingly attractive destination for our biotech clients. The huge patient pools available in Asia are mainly concentrated in easily accessible urban areas, meaning that trials tend to recruit faster. In…

SINGAPORE — Mainboard-listed Sunpower Group Ltd. (“Sunpower” or “the Group”), a China-based heat transfer technology specialist engaged in the design, R&D and manufacture of energy-efficient and environmental protection equipment for diverse industries, reported growth in both its top and bottom line for the financial year ended 31 December 2016 (“FY2016”). Revenue grew 13.3% year-on-year (“yoy”) to RMB1,626.2 million and profit attributable to shareholders surged 74.4% yoy to RMB142.2 million for FY2016. Revenue grew 13.3% yoy mainly due to higher contribution from the EPC Integrated Solutions Systems and Environmental Equipment Manufacturing segments. Gross profit increased by 27.5% to RMB408.3 million for FY2016…

1,900+ Exhibitors Showcase Dazzling Collections at AsiaWorld-Expo; International Jewellery Show to Open on Thursday at HKCEC HONG KONG — The International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show opened today and continues through 4 March at the AsiaWorld-Expo. This fourth edition of the show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), welcomes more than 1,900 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions to showcase raw jewellery materials including quality diamonds, precious gems, semi-precious stones and exquisite pearls. On Thursday (2 March), the 34th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will begin its five-day run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition…

Expansion of Colt IQ Network to Hong Kong sets a new standard for 100Gbps services Hong Kong and Tokyo – Colt, the global high bandwidth network provider, today announced its plan to launch high-bandwidth services in Hong Kong by July 2017 – the latest expansion of the Colt IQ Network. The expansion aims to meet rapidly rising demand for bandwidth, as well as the growing need for on-demand services and network flexibility – particularly from Hong Kong-based companies in the financial sector, as well as businesses with high-bandwidth requirements linked to the Internet of Things (IoT), fintech and Big Data. The…

BANGKOK — SET-listed digital finance firm Group Lease Public Company Limited (GL) has decided to set up an investments and financial services company in Cyprus to spearhead its expansion into Eastern Europe, Africa and Latin America. Cyprus has been chosen as the springboard for GL’s global expansion because of its strategic location; it is a member of the European Union (EU) which is well known for its favorable taxation, legal and financial regimes making it ideal for GL to use as a center to raise funds and expand globally. The strategic plan on global expansion came after GL has achieved historical-high…

Tsukuba, Japan – Korean researchers are improving the fabrication of transistor-based biosensors by using silicon nanowires on their surface. The team, led by Won-Ju Cho of Kwangwoon University in Seoul, based their device on the ‘dual-gate field-effect transistor’ (DG FET). When molecules bind on a field-effect transistor, a change happens in the surface’s electric charge. This makes FETs good candidates for detecting biological and chemical elements. Dual-gate FETs are particularly good candidates because they amplify this signal several times. But they can still be improved. The team used a method called ‘nanoimprint lithography’ to fabricate silicon nanowires onto the surface…

SINGAPORE – New Silkroutes Group Limited (“NSG” or the “Group”) announced today its foray into real estate investment with the launch of a joint-venture company that will focus on residential and commercial projects in the world’s three largest economies and several other Asian markets. New Silkroutes Capital Pte Ltd, NSG’s wholly-owned investment arm, has a 35% stake in the new company, SilkrouteAsia Asset Management Pte Ltd, which will focus on real estate advisory, deal originations and investment structuring. Singapore-based SilkrouteAsia Asset Management will also co-invest in projects with strategic partners. SilkrouteAsia Asset Management’s target markets are the United States, China,…

– Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company Surges 56.1% to US$5.2 million; – Named Top 5 Nominee for GSM Association’s Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough Award; Reflecting High Market Recognition HONG KONG — Plover Bay Technologies Limited (‘Plover Bay Technologies’ or the ‘Group’, stock code: 1523), a world-leading internet connectivity technology company and the world’s fifth largest SD-WAN router vendor(2) today announced its first annual results for the year ended 31 December 2016 (the ‘period under review’) since its listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in July 2016. Results Highlights – Revenue rose…

Both contracts awarded are for the supply of fibre installation and maintenance services SINGAPORE — Ntegrator International Ltd (“Ntegrator” or “the Group”), a leading regional communications network specialist and systems integrator, today announced that it has secured two major contracts worth S$47.8 million. The contracts involve the supply of fibre installation and maintenance services, and were awarded by a regional service provider and another customer. The contracts are scheduled to commence in March 2017, and cover a contract period of two years and three years respectively. The contracts are expected to contribute positively to the Group’s financial performance over the next…

     Hod Hasharon, IL, Geneva, CH, and Balzers, LE – Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine”) (U77:SI), and GGTL Laboratories (“GGTL”) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a collaboration agreement to research new approaches to diamond grading and authentication. The cooperation between GGTL and Sarine is a merging of leaders in the diamond industry. GGTL is a renowned gem lab providing diamond grading and authentication services to prestigious clients including important international jewellery brands and the major brands of Swiss haute horlogerie. Sarine is the world’s foremost developer of technologies for the diamond industry. Sarine’s technological expertise combined…

– Contracted Sales Amount Soars 62% to around RMB23.5 Billion; – Prudently Captures Development Opportunities in 1st and 2nd -tier Cities and Strengthens Business Layout HONG KONG — China SCE Property Holdings Limited (stock code: 1966), announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2016 (“year under review”). Despite the cyclical slowdown of economic growth in China and the PRC government’s restriction policies on property purchase and mortgage loans in certain cities, the Group’s annual contracted sales amount still surged to a new high of RMB23.5 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 62%, 52% higher than its annual…

– Distributable income a record at HK$1,408 million; Distribution per Unit up 16% – Three Garden Road: Growth momentum in rental income continued – Langham Place Mall: Sales again outperform Hong Kong retail market HONG KONG — Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (stock code: 2778), the owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, announces its financial results for year ended 31 December 2016. Overview The Trust achieved record high Distributable Income of HK$1,408 million (up 16.2%) and solid growth in Distribution per Unit (DPU) of 15.7% to HK$0.2295. This was driven by rental income increase from Three Garden Road and…

SINGAPORE – The impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) will be on display at SEMICON Southeast Asia, 25-27 April at SPICE in Penang. The global exhibition and conference is organised by SEMI, the global non-profit association connecting the worldwide electronics manufacturing supply chain. More than 70 industry speakers and 200 companies and 7,500 attendees will participate in SEMICON Southeast Asia. Creating new business opportunities and fostering stronger cross-regional engagement, SEMICON Southeast Asia features a tradeshow exhibition, networking events, market and technology seminars, and conferences. READ ALSO: SEMICON Southeast Asia 2016 Returns to Penang, Malaysia With tens of billions of…

BANGKOK – JWD InfoLogistics (SET:JWD), a leading fully integrated in-land logistics service provider, adopted a business plan for 2017 that emphasises actions to pump up revenues from the recent investments in ASEAN markets as well as maintain domestic growths, especially in the growing segments of cold storage (by focusing more on poultry products to cope with the declining demand for storage of seafood products), automobile parts management, JWD Chemical Supply Chain Center (JCS) and cargo transport. It is confident of achieving more effective cost control as major operating and business development expenses have been recognised last year, and aims to increase…

LONDON — Barclaycard has agreed two new partnerships that will see its bPay payment technology embedded into high street jewellery and watch brands, expanding the range of wearable devices that can be used to make contactless transactions in the UK. The agreements are designed to complement bPay’s proprietary range, which comprises a wristband, fob, sticker and loop, and the existing partnerships that already see the technology, which is powered by Visa, embedded within fashion jewellery and mobile phone cases. The first partnership is with DCK Group with their range of ‘Tutch’ jewellery. DCK is behind the concession jewellery offered in some…

HONG KONG – Microware Group Limited (Microware), which ranked first* among the IT infrastructure solutions providers in terms of revenue in Hong Kong offering IT infrastructure solutions services and IT managed services, has announced the details of the proposed listing of its shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“SEHK”). Offering Details The Group intends to issue a total of 60,000,000 Shares, of which 90% or 54,000,000 Shares are for International Placing (subject to adjustment and the Offer Size Adjustment Option); and the remaining 10% or 6,000,000 Shares (subject to adjustment) are for Hong…