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Apollomics, Inc. and Edison Oncology Announce Licensing Agreement for Novel Protein Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Targeting Solid Tumors

FOSTER CITY, Calif. and HANGZHOU, China and MENLO PARK, CA, Feb 10, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Apollomics, Inc., an innovative biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery and development of mono- and combination- oncology therapies, and Edison Oncology Holding Corp., today announced that Apollomics has been granted worldwide rights, excluding China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, for the development and commercialization of EO1001. EO1001 is a protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that has demonstrated irreversible inhibition of EGFR (ErbB1), HER2 (ErbB2) and HER4 (ErbB4) as a single agent. "We are excited to add EO1001 to our clinical development portfolio as its pan-erbB inhibition and well-tolerated preclinical safety profile makes it a potential targeted therapy for the treatment of solid tumor malignancies that overexpress EGFR and/or HER2," said, Sanjeev Redkar, PhD, Co-Founder and President of Apollomics. "In preclinical models, EO1001 is potent against mutations in both the intracellular and extracellular domain of EGFR and has demonstrated activity in tumors with the ability to penetrate the central nervous system. As we advance our clinical development pipeline, we continu...

[A Share Highlight] Intco Medical (300677:CH) Announced Record High Net Profit with Planned H-share Listing To Propel Expansion

HONG KONG, Feb 10, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Intco Medical (300677:CH), a leading Shenzhen listed personal protective equipment (PPE) provider, announced on 24 January a positive profit alert for the 12 months ended December 31, 2020. The company expected profit attributable to shareholders to range from RMB6,800 to RMB7,300 million during the review period, representing a year-on-year increase of 3713.45% to 3993.85%. The sharp jump in earnings was driven by surging global demand for disposable protective gloves amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This backdrop spearheaded significant increase in the prices of the company's disposable protective gloves, thereby boosting both sales revenue and gross profit margin.The company also passed the resolution of H-share listing plan at the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on January 6. In response to its favorable corporate development, many securities companies released research reports on the company. Among these brokerage commentaries, Guosheng Securities pointed out that the operations and expansion of leading companies in Malaysia were constrained by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Mainland-based market leaders have managed to becom...

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Shougang Century Announces Positive Profit Alert

HONG KONG, Feb 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Shougang Concord Century Holdings Limited ("Shougang Century", together with its subsidiaries, "the Group"; stock code: 0103.HK) is pleased to announce that, based on its preliminary assessment of the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2020, the Group expects a profit after tax of not less than HK$130 million, at least 20% more than that of HK$108 million for the previous year. Such increase was primarily attributable to the improvement of gross profit margin arisen from the decrease in production costs and the reduction in finance costs.Shougang Century is primarily engaged in manufacturing of steel cords for radial tyres, sawing wires and other wire products. The Group's two large production bases, which are located in Zhejiang Province and Shandong Province, produce approximately 200,000 tonnes of steel cords in total every year. In 2019, the Group kicked off an expansion plan in its Tengzhou factory and invested in new brass wire production facilities to add a further 100,000 tonnes of steel cord production capacity. As the construction progress is satisfactory, the Group is building ...

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JCB expands Global Ecommerce and JCB Contactless Enablement across Europe with Worldline

PARIS & TOKYO, Feb 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, and Worldline, a European leader in the payments and transactional services industry, announce the expansion of their partnership. This established relationship has pivoted to support both the exchange of global ecommerce and the growth of JCB Contactless enablement across Europe.Previously, the two brands coordinated to support digital shopping outside of Europe and worked to enable JCB Contactless in regions such as Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Belgium, and Poland. Now, their collaboration will make room for more of Worldline's merchants to accept face-to-face contactless payments in other European markets from Q2 2021, especially in Nordic regions. Additionally, Worldline merchants around the globe can now welcome online JCB cardmember transactions. JCB's security payment authentication programmes - J/Secure(TM) 1.0 and J/Secure(TM) 2.0 - will be implemented for online commerce.Worldline and JCB's partnership cements the promise of both companies to provide a simple, enhanced pay...

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Lunar New Year Brings Call from CropLife Asia to “Think of and Thank our Farmer Heroes”

SINGAPORE, Feb 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - With people in Asia and around the world set to celebrate Lunar New Year, CropLife Asia called for greater appreciation of regional growers and their critical contributions to food production - helping ensure food security across Asia and making available many of the ingredients to dishes enjoyed during this festive time of year."Lunar New Year is a time when we reflect, spend more time with friends and family, and enjoy the delicious foods of the season," said Dr. Siang Hee Tan, CropLife Asia Executive Director. "In the midst of the ongoing global pandemic, it all takes on greater meaning. The time spent with loved ones and eating the foods we savour will be that much more enjoyable and memorable."In the midst of this year's gatherings, I hope we can also take time to think of and thank our farmer heroes. The men and women we depend on for the food we eat during this holiday and throughout the year have been hit hard by COVID-19. They drive food security for Asia in the midst of a growing number of challenges and obstacles. Asia's farmers earn our respect and appreciation every day, and we owe them our gratitude."Farmers across Asia help m...

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MSC Ends “ANASTASIA” Cargo Ship Ordeal With Crew Change in Japan

GENEVA, SWITZ / ACCESSWIRE, Feb 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Following months of repeated appeals by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company to allow a change of crew on ANASTASIA, a cargo ship which had been stuck off the coast of China since September, MSC has effectively resolved the matter, avoided a humanitarian crisis onboard and mitigated the related safety risks.MSC, which maintains the vessel and organises its crew, having exhausted all possible options for crew change including efforts at a diplomatic level between Indian and Chinese authorities, was left with no other option but to advise the master of ANASTASIA to make a short hop to Japan on 4 February after already grave concerns for the safety and well-being of the seafarers intensified.Dozens of ships have been stuck off the coast of China in recent months amid a trade dispute, which has created uncertainty over whether cargo merchants could deliver coal to buyers in China. MSC understands that the company which initially chartered ANASTASIA from MSC had sub-chartered the vessel to a third party and that the commercial parties involved in the selling and buying of the cargo onboard were caught in the ensuing political unce...

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Modefi Integrates Blockpass Ahead of Token Offering for Oracle Solution

HONG KONG, Feb 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass, the pioneer of On-chain KYC(TM), is excited to announce its latest partner, Modefi, in what is another step towards providing security and trust for Oracle solutions and blockchain technology. In this new partnership, Blockpass will be providing its revolutionary KYC services to the company as Modefi seeks to create truly decentralized, secure and precise oracle solutions. This integration comes just as Modefi prepares for its token offering on the 10th of February 2021, which will take place on the TrustSwap Launchpad.As a Decentralized Aggregated Oracle, Modefi facilitates fully trustless and decentralized off-chain data, on chain, in its mission to secure the DeFi space against bad actors. It provides on-demand oracle data through a P2P incentivized network so that users are able to obtain atypical off-chain data for on-chain solutions. As it builds the foundation for real world adoption of oracles and DeFi, Modefi provides an oracle marketplace - a secure, trustless market for oracle data, clients and providers. Modefi's solution utilises smart contracts and multiple data sources to remove outliers, malicious actors and corru...

Showa Denko Invests in AMI Automation

TOKYO, Feb 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Showa Denko (SDK; TOKYO:4004) has acquired 50% ownership in AMI Automation, headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, effective on 5th February 2021. AMI Automation provides fully integrated automation and control solutions to a wide range of industries. Showa Denko has an option to acquire the remaining 50% of AMI within 5 years.AMI, through its Meltshop Solutions division, provides electrode regulation systems and EAF optimization services to improve operating efficiencies, while its Industrial Systems division is an automation and control solution provider for a wide range of industries around the world. AMI's electrode regulation systems are utilized to produce almost 90% of EAF steel in North America.SDK has contributed to improve EAF steelmaking quality and efficiency by providing customized high quality graphite electrodes to customers around the world. In collaboration with the Meltshop Solutions division's EAF optimization services, we will improve graphite electrode performance and provide more solution-based services that improve EAF steelmaking efficiency, energy conservation, and greenhouse gas reduction. In addition, by utilizing AMI's ...

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The FMC-Film Music Contest Reveals Members of a Prestigious Jury

UK, Feb 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - FMC-Film Music Contest 2021 is preparing for its annual global launch and registration opening for music composers, sound designers and musicians from around the world.An elite group of professionals from the EU, USA, Asia and Australia will be made up of representatives from the music and film business who actively work for national television, the largest Asian and Hollywood film studios, cultural or theater institutions, agencies as well as for Netflix.About the absolute winners will be decided this year in seven competition categories, which will be officially introduced next week."I'm glad that they found time in their busy work schedules to listen to our contestants and help to discover new talents in each category," said the director of FMC-Film Music Contest Mgr. Vlado Zeleznak Jr. The official members of the prestigious international jury FMC 2021 are:Roc Chen is one of the biggest names in China's film, television and video game industries. He scored over 200 projects both within and beyond China's borders. He has worked with major Chinese and Hollywood film studios such as Dreamworks, Disney, Universal, Wanda, and China Film Group. He w...

Positive profit alert exceeds expectations Research houses issue upbeat recommendations On Central China New Life

HONG KONG, Feb 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Central China New Life Limited (Stock Code: 9983.HK) issued earlier a positive profit alert on its 2020 annual results in which it forecast the company's net profit to increase by no less than 80%. The Company's strong performance, which exceeded market expectations, subsequently earned "Buy" or "Overweight" ratings from different securities houses. The price targets issued by securities houses ranged from HKD11.2 to HKD16.47, indicating potential upside of between 47% and 88% compared to the stock's closing price of HKD7.6 last Friday. Everbright Securities was the most upbeat among different securities houses as it significantly raised its target price originally set at HK$14.62 to HK$16.47. CCBI reiterated the company as the top pick among property management sector. Recommendation / Target PriceEverbright Securities Buy HK$16.47CCBI Outperform HK$13.8DBS Buy HK$12.51BNP Paribas Buy HK$13.2CMB International Buy (Initiation) HK$11.2Guosheng Maintain Buy HK$14Central China New Life has announced that its unaudited consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders for the year ended 31 December 2020 was expected to expand substantially b...

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Government Blockchain Association (GBA) Announces New Ai Community for Blockchain

Washington, D.C., Feb 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - In response to the Executive Order titled Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government, the Government Blockchain Association, GBA, is pleased to announce that we are launching the AI for Government Community, led by Mr. Oki Mek, the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, (CAIO), for US Health and Human Services, (HHS).Mr. Mek, along with Jose Arrieta, Former CIO at HHS, developed Accelerate, the first blockchain-based program in the Federal government to get an authority-to-operate. This program was purported to save HHS $30 million over five years, according to MeriTalk, 2/11/2020. Mr. Mek's leadership will be instrumental in supporting government's use of Artificial intelligence (AI) for economic growth and improving the quality of life for their citizens.The International Community will meet virtually, the first Monday of each month, from 3-4 PM. On this call, Civil Servants from around the world can discuss best practices and lessons learned regarding government use of AI. Government employees from Tel-Aviv to Hyderabad can sign up discuss their intricate AI challenges.The GBA Artificial Int...

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DHG LTD acquires smart router company, Mogu Technologies and MOGX Cryptocurrency

DHG LTD.,(Daiko Holding Group), a global communications group operating from Japan, announced the acquisition of Singapore-based smart router company Mogu Technologies PTE LTD ('Mogu'), effective as of January 18, 2020. The acquisition includes the mobile app, consumer smart router, and cryptocurrency (MOGX) business units of Mogu. DHG, who also operates the licenced Japanese crypto exchange BitGate and the Planet (PLA) Token, welcomes both Mogu and MOGX to the expanding DHG portfolio. In 2018, Mogu Technologies successfully launched the Mogu Smart Router Version 1.0 in mainland China, with plans to expand throughout Asia in 2020. After the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Mogu shifted focus to the Japanese market, partnering with DHG for distribution based on the organization's expertise in both logistics and communications in Japan. As the controlling stakeholder in the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, Bitgate, it was a natural progression for DHG to continue its goal for the mass application of blockchain and crypto in everyday Japanese life through the acquisition of Mogu. Now with the upcoming release of the Mogu Smart Router Version 2.0, DHG will also gain a competitive a...

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JBM (Healthcare) Limited Debuts on The Main Board of SEHK

HONG KONG, Feb 5, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - JBM (Healthcare) Limited ("JBM Healthcare" or "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), a Hong Kong-based company that markets and distributes branded healthcare products across Greater China, Southeast Asia and certain other countries, started trading today on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK") under stock code 2161.JBM Healthcare's diversified brand portfolio comprises a total of 20 principal brands, including 11 third-party brands and 9 own brands.As a subsidiary of Jacobson Pharma Corporation Limited ("Jacobson Pharma"; Stock Code: 2633), JBM Healthcare is a unique field player with drug expertise and ethical heritage that prioritises product efficacy and quality to meet consumers' healthcare needs. As a leading healthcare brand operator in Hong Kong, the Group carried a total of 20 principal brands, including 11 third-party brands and 9 own brands covering both OTC proprietary medicines and OTC proprietary Chinese medicines. Upon completion of the public listing, Jacobson Pharma continues to indirectly hold over 50% equity interest in JBM Healthcare and JBM Healthcare remains as a subsidia...

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China Medical System (0867.HK) Acquires a Dermatology Specialty Company: A Tough Player the Race

HONG KONG, Feb 5, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - On February 1, China Medical System (0867.HK) announced that its subsidiary had acquired Luqa Ventures Co., Limited ("Luqa"), a dermatology specialty company. This acquisition expanded its product portfolio to include Luqa's dermatology products and marked the first foray into the medical aesthetic industry for China Medical System.Why medical aesthetics? What is the significance of this acquisition?1. Consolidating the Skin Management Business and Entering the Medical Aesthetic Market: Acquiring Luqa to Explore a New Growth EngineAccording to its official website, established in 2010, Luqa is an innovative enterprise with skin treatment and medical aesthetic solutions as its core business.Its founder, Mr. Luo Benwei, is experienced in medicine and was involved in Asia's skin management and medical aesthetic industry before establishing Luqa. In 2005, as Almirall's youngest international business development manager, Mr. Luo successfully drove the company's products into markets in Africa, the Middle East, West Asia and East Asia.China Medical System recognized Luqa's many advantages, including: its abundant overseas resources of medical ae...

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Tiger Brokers To Be The One-Stop Online Trading Solution For Investors; Adds Two New Trading Services

SINGAPORE, Feb 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Xiaomi-backed online trading platform Tiger Brokers Singapore today announced the launch of two new services on their platform - Daily Leveraged Certificates (DLCs), and US-listed over the counter (OTC) stocks, designed to help seasoned investors looking for a full suite of investment options to diversify their portfolios. These services allow Singapore-based users of the Tiger Trade platform look for short-term trades and selected US-listed over the counter (OTC) stocks where securities are traded for companies not listed on the main exchanges in the US, such as LVMH-MOET Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMHF), Softbank Group (SFTBY) and Bitcoin investment trust (GBTC).The US OTC stocks service is now available on Tiger Brokers' platform, and DLC by the end of February.Eng Thiam Choon, CEO of Tiger Brokers shared, "We want to be a one-stop solution for our investors as we embrace more and more investment alternatives on our Tiger Trade platform. We have been seeing an increase of requests from our users to add DLCs and OTC services, especially in Q4 last year due to investors' growing demands for differential investment instruments. It is importan...

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The Executive Talk: Do Day Dream PCL (SET:DDD)

BANGKOK, Feb 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Do Day Dream PCL (SET:DDD) Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Piyawat Ratchapolsitte discusses the company's strategy and outlook in The Executive Talk (TET) by ShareInvestor.com.TET: What is the current business model and outlook?Apart from the beauty products business that has been growing continuously, we have added new businesses to enhance product variety and diversify risks. In 2018, a subsidiary; Dream Dermatology Co., Ltd. was established to engage in distributing a cosmetic dermatology brand Oxe'Cure that was acquired from Well Grow Med Co., Ltd. We have executed marketing activities and rebranded the product to improve the business gradually. Meanwhile, we have always been on the lookout for new opportunities to add to the portfolio. At the beginning of 2020, we expanded to the beauty equipment business, with the acquisition of shares of Kuron Co., Ltd. who owns the brands Lesasha and Sparkle.For Lesasha, the hair styling equipment brand, it is considered the leading hair equipment brand in Thailand, earning us higher revenue contribution from Thai customers, given the fact that the majority of users are Thai people, compared to skin care...

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Olympus Supports Dissemination of Endoscopic Procedures for Colorectal Cancer in Russia

TOKYO, Feb 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Olympus Corporation (Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO: Yasuo Takeuchi) announced today that it has been selected(1) by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) to implement the Japan-Russia Medical Cooperation Promotion Project in the field of endoscopy for the fiscal year ending March, 2021. Under the project, Olympus will promulgate gastrointestinal endoscopic/laparoscopic techniques in support of a five-year oncology plan launched by the Russian government in 2019.(2)As part of the project, Olympus will facilitate online training programs for gastrointestinal endoscopic/laparoscopic techniques taught by Japanese oncology specialists for Russian endoscopists and oncologists. The bilateral project is being carried out in cooperation with Russia's two premier cancer centers, the N. N. Blokhin Cancer Research Center and the P. Hertsen Moscow Oncology Research Institute branch of the Russian National Medical Research Radiological Centre (NMRRC) as well as Asian Medical Education and Training Support (AMETS).(3) As part of the project's initiatives, Olympus commits to disseminate Japan's world-leading tech...

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Global Digital Solutions, Inc. Awarded Specific Performance and $192M in Incidental Damages

West Palm Beach, FL, Feb 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - via NewMediaWire - Global Digital Solutions, Inc. (GDSI) (OTC: GDSI), a company that is positioning itself as a leader in Automotive and Aviation Technology Solutions, has received the decision from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida regarding the case against Grupo Rontan Electro Metalurgica, S.A., Joao Alberto Bolzan and Jose Carlos Bolzan.The decision awards Global Digital Solutions Specific Performance (Rights to Rontan Metalurgica) and incidental damages of $192,448,000. https://bit.ly/36Fi3ogWilliam Delgado, CEO and Chairman of GDSI, said, "We are very pleased to announce that our ongoing legal complaint against Rontan Metalurgica and the Bolzan brothers has been decided. Our legal team of William Isaacson, Carlos Sires and James Grippando has done a fantastic job steering this through a very complex legal process. The GDSI team looks forward to expanding into the electric vehicle and automotive artificial intelligence sectors in the coming months. We also expect to announce additional acquisitions and partnerships in our Aviation Technology group. We look forward to providing detailed upda...

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Digitalization helps Chengdu IFS secure growth amid COVID-19

CHENGDU, CHINA, Feb 3, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - China is emerging as a pioneer market that leads the global economic recovery in the post-COVID era due to the strong epidemic prevention and control. According to data from Bain & Company, Chinese consumers will make up about half of the world's luxury purchases by 2025, becoming the key engine that drives a rebounding global luxury industry. With the constant upgrade and development of digital technologies, Chinese consumers have been leading the world in both the adaptability to digitalization and the capacity of digital shopping.Chengdu International Finance Square (Chengdu IFS), the mega integrated shopping complex in Southwest China, has gained double-digit growth in traffic and sales for straight seven years despite disruptions wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic, per statistics the Chengdu IFS released for its brand renewal and seventh anniversary. Digital empowerment is crucial for this prestigious mall to secure robust growth amid the pandemic's uncertainties.Chengdu IFS has been leveraging industry-leading approaches of digital empowerment and delicacy membership management to better connect brands with consumers. It has be...

Haitong International Initiates an “Outperform” Research Report for Redsun Properties with Target Price at HK$3.39

HONG KONG, Feb 3, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Redsun Properties Group Limited ("Redsun Properties", or the "Group", stock code: 1996) a leading comprehensive property developer in Mainland China has been given an "Outperform" initiate research report by Haitong International, with a target price of HK$3.39 backed by its dual-driven synergic in residential and commercial properties. Redsun Properties is a comprehensive property enterprise with an established presence in the Yangtze River Delta region and keenness on national expansion. It has experience in both of commercial property development/operation and residential property development, thus it geared up its strategic cooperation in acquiring land with proven efficacy, coupled with the dual-driven strategy, commercial/residential linkage, and improved quality and efficacy enhancement in operation. 76% of Redsun Properties' total landbank is located in 2nd-tier cities and 73% is located in the Yangtze River Delta region, with 55% in Jiangsu province. Haitong International thinks the Group has built good brand recognition in Jiangsu; this could also help it to obtain quality lands in this region. Although Redsun Properties' contract...