Mainland China

AEON Credit Revenue Jumps 36.2% to HK$380.0 Million in First Quarter of 2023/24, Profit Increases by 17.3% to HK$97.0 Million

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
AEON, Marketing, Government, Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, Growth, Seemabaddha, Property management, Bank, Online shopping, Mainland China

In Q12023, the Group's revenue climbed by 36.2% year-on-year to HK$380.0 million, and operating profit before impairment losses and impairment allowances surged by 39.4% to HK$177.0 million.

Key Points: 
  • In Q12023, the Group's revenue climbed by 36.2% year-on-year to HK$380.0 million, and operating profit before impairment losses and impairment allowances surged by 39.4% to HK$177.0 million.
  • Meanwhile, profit after tax was up 17.3% to HK$97.0 million, with earnings per share increasing to 23.16 HK cents (Q12022: 19.74 HK cents).
  • In addition, data analytics tools are ready to further help improve the effectiveness of the Group's marketing, credit assessment and credit management activities.
  • Mr. Tomoharu Fukayama, Managing Director of AEON Credit, said, "The strong first quarter performance demonstrates our capabilities in capturing opportunities from the recovering market.

The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) launch landmark 10th edition as country reopens for international travel

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Travel, Developer, Property Report, Property, Standard, Creativity, John Young (building contractor), Gold standard, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency, Engineering, HLB, Architecture, City, MMG, CRL, NYSE, Property management, Film industry, Shipbuilding, Nightclub, Mainland China, Anjuk Ladang inscription, Mainland, Award

HONG KONG, June 21, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 10th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) programme, which celebrates the country's exemplary development companies and outstanding design practices, returns for its latest edition.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, June 21, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 10th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) programme, which celebrates the country's exemplary development companies and outstanding design practices, returns for its latest edition.
  • Main winners of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) will qualify to compete with the region's best at the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final 2023 on 8 December in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • New World Development Company Limited garnered the award of Best Developer (Asia), representing China (Hong Kong and Macau), at the 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final 2022.
  • NOTE: Use of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards logo is limited to the publication of this article only.

DualityBio Expands Global Strategic Partnership with BioNTech to Accelerate Development of a Third Antibody-Drug Conjugate Therapeutics for Solid Tumors

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Monday, August 7, 2023
BioNTech, ADC, Cancer, Therapy, Patient, Pharmaceutical industry, Property management, Mainland China

DB-1305 is currently in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial ( NCT05438329 ) for solid tumors.

Key Points: 
  • DB-1305 is currently in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial ( NCT05438329 ) for solid tumors.
  • The agreement further builds upon the strategic collaboration the companies announced in April 2023 .
  • Under the terms of the agreements, DualityBio will receive upfront payments, additional development, regulatory and commercial milestone payments, and single-digit to low-double digit tiered royalties on net sales of DB-1305.
  • BioNTech will hold commercial rights globally (excluding Mainland China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macau Special Administrative Region), while DualityBio will retain commercial rights for Mainland China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macau Special Administrative Region.

vivo Unveils Major Optics, Computing, and Algorithm Technologies at vivo 2023 Imaging Conference

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Sunday, July 30, 2023
Hair, APO, Night sky, IOS, AI accelerator, Let Me Fly, ZEISS, Category management, Lighting, Camera & Imaging Products Association, FIT, 3D, Android, Research, HDR, Apple, Conference, DNA, XDR, ALC, Eye, Solar flare, Creativity, Algorithm, Gesture, MediaTek, Partnership, Mainland China, Sony, University, ETH Zurich, Marketing, Vivo, Adobe, AI, Mobile phone, Camera, Medical imaging, Telescopic sight, Typesetting, News, Motion, Photography, Portrait

SHENZHEN, China, July 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today held this year's Special Event of the 2023 vivo Imaging Conference in Xining, China, where it showcased a host of innovations in imaging technology. The company unveiled the V3 chip, a state-of-the-art 6nm customized V3 chip, as well as the latest algorithm technology. In addition, vivo revealed a periscope lens with the new "Vario-Apo-Sonnar" standards developed in partnership with ZEISS. During the event, vivo also announced the winners of the 2023 VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards, with Indonesia photographer Jiehan Herry Saputro 's "Let Me Fly" crowned the Best Photograph of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • vivo Unveils V3 chip with 6nm Processes, Powering 4K Cinema Portrait Mode
    SHENZHEN, China, July 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today held this year's Special Event of the 2023 vivo Imaging Conference in Xining, China, where it showcased a host of innovations in imaging technology.
  • At a time when everyone can be a creator, vivo has been dedicated to providing exceptional user experience with innovative mobile imaging technology.
  • In addition to the launch of the new V3 chip, vivo has also announced a composite algorithm matrix solution.
  • During this year's Special Event at the Imaging Conference, vivo also announced the winners of this year's VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards.

vivo Unveils Major Optics, Computing, and Algorithm Technologies at vivo 2023 Imaging Conference

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Sunday, July 30, 2023
Hair, APO, Night sky, IOS, AI accelerator, Let Me Fly, ZEISS, Category management, Lighting, Camera & Imaging Products Association, FIT, 3D, Android, Research, HDR, Apple, Conference, DNA, XDR, ALC, Eye, Solar flare, Creativity, Algorithm, Gesture, MediaTek, Partnership, Mainland China, Sony, University, ETH Zurich, Marketing, Vivo, Adobe, AI, Mobile phone, Camera, Medical imaging, Telescopic sight, Typesetting, News, Motion, Photography, Portrait

SHENZHEN, China, July 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today held this year's Special Event of the 2023 vivo Imaging Conference in Xining, China, where it showcased a host of innovations in imaging technology. The company unveiled the V3 chip, a state-of-the-art 6nm customized V3 chip, as well as the latest algorithm technology. In addition, vivo revealed a periscope lens with the new "Vario-Apo-Sonnar" standards developed in partnership with ZEISS. During the event, vivo also announced the winners of the 2023 VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards, with Indonesia photographer Jiehan Herry Saputro 's "Let Me Fly" crowned the Best Photograph of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • vivo Unveils V3 chip with 6nm Processes, Powering 4K Cinema Portrait Mode
    SHENZHEN, China, July 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today held this year's Special Event of the 2023 vivo Imaging Conference in Xining, China, where it showcased a host of innovations in imaging technology.
  • At a time when everyone can be a creator, vivo has been dedicated to providing exceptional user experience with innovative mobile imaging technology.
  • In addition to the launch of the new V3 chip, vivo has also announced a composite algorithm matrix solution.
  • During this year's Special Event at the Imaging Conference, vivo also announced the winners of this year's VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards.

S.PELLEGRINO YOUNG CHEF ACADEMY COMPETITION 2022-2023: YOUNG CHEF HE-SEN LIU IS THE WINNER OF THE ACQUA PANNA CONNECTION IN GASTRONOMY AWARD

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Heart, Food, Culture, Competition, Press release, MILAN, Cooking, Fine dining, Restaurant, Mainland China

MILAN, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As preparations continue for the long-awaited Grand Finale of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2022-23 – set to take place in Milan on 4 and 5 October 2023 – the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy announces the winner of the Acqua Panna Connection in Gastronomy Award: He-Sen Liu of the LINGLONG restaurant, representing the Mainland China competition area.

Key Points: 
  • MILAN, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As preparations continue for the long-awaited Grand Finale of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2022-23 – set to take place in Milan on 4 and 5 October 2023 – the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy announces the winner of the Acqua Panna Connection in Gastronomy Award: He-Sen Liu of the LINGLONG restaurant, representing the Mainland China competition area.
  • "It's the first time a young chef from China has received this significant award.
  • As the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy paves the way for some of the most talented young chefs in the world, personal and professional growth is one of its main purposes.
  • With this in mind, the Academy has provided a series of inspiring workshops related to relevant topics for the industry, dedicated to all regional finalists.

S.PELLEGRINO YOUNG CHEF ACADEMY COMPETITION 2022-2023: YOUNG CHEF HE-SEN LIU IS THE WINNER OF THE ACQUA PANNA CONNECTION IN GASTRONOMY AWARD

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Heart, Food, Culture, Competition, Press release, MILAN, Cooking, Fine dining, Restaurant, Mainland China

MILAN, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As preparations continue for the long-awaited Grand Finale of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2022-23 – set to take place in Milan on 4 and 5 October 2023 – the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy announces the winner of the Acqua Panna Connection in Gastronomy Award: He-Sen Liu of the LINGLONG restaurant, representing the Mainland China competition area.

Key Points: 
  • MILAN, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As preparations continue for the long-awaited Grand Finale of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2022-23 – set to take place in Milan on 4 and 5 October 2023 – the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy announces the winner of the Acqua Panna Connection in Gastronomy Award: He-Sen Liu of the LINGLONG restaurant, representing the Mainland China competition area.
  • "It's the first time a young chef from China has received this significant award.
  • As the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy paves the way for some of the most talented young chefs in the world, personal and professional growth is one of its main purposes.
  • With this in mind, the Academy has provided a series of inspiring workshops related to relevant topics for the industry, dedicated to all regional finalists.

PolyU awarded RGC Strategic Topics Grant to address societal needs in mental healthcare

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Mainland China, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Prevalence, Schizophrenia, Genomics, Emergency service response codes, University Grants Committee (Hong Kong), RGC, STG, Bioinformatics, Research, Department of Computer Science of TU Darmstadt, DSM-IV codes, Medicine, XAI, Patient, Polytechnic, Responsible Research and Innovation, MPD, Biology, Artificial intelligence, Diagnosis, Integration, Biomedical technology, Bipolar disorder, Integrated Genome Browser, Nursing, Pharmaceutical industry, Medical device, Informatics

HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has received funding support from the Strategic Topics Grant (STG) 2023/24 of the Research Grants Council (RGC) for a health technology project aimed at promoting a new paradigm shift with creation of an integrated solution to address urgent mental healthcare needs.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has received funding support from the Strategic Topics Grant (STG) 2023/24 of the Research Grants Council (RGC) for a health technology project aimed at promoting a new paradigm shift with creation of an integrated solution to address urgent mental healthcare needs.
  • The project has been funded under the STG topic of using AI to address imminent challenges in healthcare, proposing an AI-based, data-driven approach to diagnosis and personalised therapy.
  • PolyU has been working with various sectors to provide solutions to societal challenges.
  • The ceiling of project cost per project to be awarded by the RGC is $40 million (excluding on-costs).

PolyU awarded RGC Strategic Topics Grant to address societal needs in mental healthcare

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Mainland China, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Prevalence, Schizophrenia, Genomics, Emergency service response codes, University Grants Committee (Hong Kong), RGC, STG, Bioinformatics, Research, Department of Computer Science of TU Darmstadt, DSM-IV codes, Medicine, XAI, Patient, Polytechnic, Responsible Research and Innovation, MPD, Biology, Artificial intelligence, Diagnosis, Integration, Biomedical technology, Bipolar disorder, Integrated Genome Browser, Nursing, Pharmaceutical industry, Medical device, Informatics

HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has received funding support from the Strategic Topics Grant (STG) 2023/24 of the Research Grants Council (RGC) for a health technology project aimed at promoting a new paradigm shift with creation of an integrated solution to address urgent mental healthcare needs.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has received funding support from the Strategic Topics Grant (STG) 2023/24 of the Research Grants Council (RGC) for a health technology project aimed at promoting a new paradigm shift with creation of an integrated solution to address urgent mental healthcare needs.
  • The project has been funded under the STG topic of using AI to address imminent challenges in healthcare, proposing an AI-based, data-driven approach to diagnosis and personalised therapy.
  • PolyU has been working with various sectors to provide solutions to societal challenges.
  • The ceiling of project cost per project to be awarded by the RGC is $40 million (excluding on-costs).

Emerging markets are thriving amid a slow global IPO market

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
SPAC, Human, IPO, EMEIA, YOY, Sale, Acquisition, Initial public offering, Growth, YTD, Environment, SIX Swiss Exchange, SME, Roman Catholic Diocese of La Crosse, Security (finance), Mainland China

Larger deals came to the market in Q2 compared to Q1, even though it has been a slow recovery.

Key Points: 
  • Larger deals came to the market in Q2 compared to Q1, even though it has been a slow recovery.
  • However, some emerging markets are booming with IPO activities, as they benefited from the global demand for rich mineral resources, their vast population, growing unicorns and entrepreneurial small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
  • These and other findings are available in the EY Global IPO Trends Q2 2023 .
  • YTD, the Asia-Pacific IPO market has maintained its position as the global leader in IPO volume and value, with an approximate 60% share.