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Modern Dental Group Announces 2023 Annual Results - Record High Revenue, EBITDA and Net Profit, Number of Cases Surpassing 2 Million

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The Board recommended a final dividend of HK9.0 cents per ordinary share for the year ended 31 December 2023.

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  • The Board recommended a final dividend of HK9.0 cents per ordinary share for the year ended 31 December 2023.
  • (26 March 2023, Hong Kong) Modern Dental Group Limited (“Modern Dental” or “the Group”, stock code: 03600.HK), a leading global dental prosthetic device provider, announces its annual results for the year ended December 31, 2023 (“the year”).
  • The Group is committed and will continue to equip ourselves to provide the state-of-the-art digital solutions offering to the dental community in the market.
  • The Group continues to grow into more than just a one-stop shop dental prosthetic provider, but a full dental ecosystem to support our customers.

Heartfelt Generosity: Adrian Cheng and Natalia Vodianova Arnault Celebrate the Success of The Children Ball in Support of Children with Special Needs

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The Children Ball – 'A Night of Infinite Hearts, A World Where Every Child Can' was held on 21 March 2024 at Rosewood Hong Kong.

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  • The Children Ball – 'A Night of Infinite Hearts, A World Where Every Child Can' was held on 21 March 2024 at Rosewood Hong Kong.
  • "We have been overwhelmed by the tremendous support we have received," said Adrian Cheng, the host of The Children Ball and founder of The WEMP Foundation.
  • By joining forces, we can effect meaningful change and create a society that prioritises the mental well-being of our children."
  • Since then, the foundation has provided support to 28,014 children and young adults with special needs and their families.

BoardWare Announces 2023 Annual Results

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - BoardWare Intelligence Technology Limited ("BoardWare" or together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; stock code: 1204.HK), a leading company in the Greater Bay Area ("GBA") that offers comprehensive, high-quality and end-to-end enterprise IT solutions, today announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2023 ("2023" or the "Year").

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  • HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - BoardWare Intelligence Technology Limited ("BoardWare" or together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; stock code: 1204.HK), a leading company in the Greater Bay Area ("GBA") that offers comprehensive, high-quality and end-to-end enterprise IT solutions, today announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2023 ("2023" or the "Year").
  • The potential demands of various IT solutions resumed along with the end of the influence from COVID-19 pandemic.
  • With regard to business segments, the revenue from enterprise IT solutions increased 27.9% to HK$456.2 million.
  • Headquartered in Macao, BoardWare Intelligence Technology Limited is the leading company in the Macao IT solutions market.

APEL Biomedical Technology Innovation and Translational Commercial Laboratory Officially Opens

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Dr. Grace Lau, Head of Institute for Translational Research of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) stated, "It is great to see the official opening of APEL Laboratory and the successful transformation of scientific research and technology into commercial products.

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  • Dr. Grace Lau, Head of Institute for Translational Research of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) stated, "It is great to see the official opening of APEL Laboratory and the successful transformation of scientific research and technology into commercial products.
  • We have attracted numerous biomedical innovation and technology enterprises, covering areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and traditional Chinese medicine.
  • Today, we are delighted to have officially established our presence in Hong Kong Science Park with the opening of the Biomedical Technology Innovation and Translational Commercial Laboratory.
  • The pet industry ecosystem is vibrant, and today, during the inauguration ceremony of the APEL Biomedical Technology Innovation and Translational Commercial Laboratory, APEL also organized a panel discussion on the future opportunities and transformations in the pet industry.

World Orphan Drug Alliance Expands to Japan & South Korea and the African Subcontinent

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Japan, South Korea, and the African subcontinent are now covered by the Alliance.

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  • Japan, South Korea, and the African subcontinent are now covered by the Alliance.
  • TOKYO and ZUG, Switzerland, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The World Orphan Drug Alliance (WODA), a global alliance of commercial distributors dedicated to providing access to treatments for rare diseases and specialty medicines in complex markets around the world, has expanded its reach to include Japan and South Korea, as well as the African subcontinent.
  • “Adding Nxera Pharma, formerly Sosei Heptares, in Japan and South Korea serves to round out our Asian offering.
  • People with rare or orphan diseases in Japan and South Korea deserve better access to effective, life-changing medicines.

Bucks County Residents Take on Lead Sponsorship of Delaware Valley Science Fairs

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bucks County residents Paul and Aarati Martino today announced that they will become the lead sponsors of the Delaware Valley Science Fairs (DVSF), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, with a $300,000 gift distributed over the next 3 years.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bucks County residents Paul and Aarati Martino today announced that they will become the lead sponsors of the Delaware Valley Science Fairs (DVSF), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, with a $300,000 gift distributed over the next 3 years.
  • The Martinos’ donation will enable the Delaware Valley Science Fairs to grow participation levels, support participants who advance to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles in May, and fund programs to help teachers support experiential learning.
  • “Paul Martino has historically been one of the Delaware Valley Science Fairs’ biggest supporters, and we’re thrilled to welcome him and Aarati as our lead sponsors for the next 3 years,” said DVSF Executive Director Bob Solomon.
  • “The Delaware Valley Science Fairs makes a real difference in the lives of our participants, and together we are committed to preparing tomorrow's innovators and providing young people with a brighter future.”
    The Delaware Valley Science Fairs oversees thirteen local fairs across all of Delaware, southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania, including fairs in Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, and the Lehigh Valley.

GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES 2024 FEDERAL POLICY AGENDA

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership has approved its 2024 Federal Policy Agenda.

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  • GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership has approved its 2024 Federal Policy Agenda.
  • This year's agenda includes five featured priorities:
    The Partnership supports closing the funding gap for the Des Moines International Airport's Terminal Project through the Airport Terminals Program.
  • The Partnership supports designating U.S. 65 as an interstate and supporting a federal increase in weight and size limits and exemptions on the corridor.
  • "We're proud of the collaborative efforts of our Partnership Investors and Members to complete our 2024 Federal Policy Agenda and identify five actionable featured priorities," said Anne Roth, Assistant Vice President of Government Relations at Hy-Vee and 2024 Chair of The Partnership's Government Policy Council.

Joint statement by Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Mitsotakis

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Sunday, March 24, 2024

MONTRÉAL, March 24, 2024 /CNW/ - We, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, met today in Montréal to celebrate Greek Independence Day.

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  • MONTRÉAL, March 24, 2024 /CNW/ - We, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, met today in Montréal to celebrate Greek Independence Day.
  • Canada and Greece have a rich history rooted in our shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
  • Together, we stand shoulder to shoulder to advance international peace, security, development, and the promotion of human rights.
  • Together, Canada and Greece will advance our work to make life better for all those who call our countries home.

Republic Services Charitable Foundation Announces 2024 National Neighborhood Promise® Grants

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

PHOENIX, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) and the Republic Services Charitable Foundation today announced the 15 organizations receiving 2024 National Neighborhood Promise® grants. The Foundation's National Neighborhood Promise® program aims to promote sustainable communities and the quality of life of residents through volunteer projects, monetary donations and in-kind services. This year, a total of $3 million is being awarded to 15 nonprofit organizations making a lasting difference in their local communities.

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  • PHOENIX, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) and the Republic Services Charitable Foundation today announced the 15 organizations receiving 2024 National Neighborhood Promise® grants.
  • The Foundation's National Neighborhood Promise® program aims to promote sustainable communities and the quality of life of residents through volunteer projects, monetary donations and in-kind services.
  • "Our commitment to being a good neighbor is reinforced through our charitable giving initiatives," said Elena Goodhall, director of charitable giving for Republic Services.
  • Nevada: Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada , Las Vegas; creating the Republic Services storefront in the Junior Achievement Finance Park.

Global Times: Xi's inspection tour in Hunan spotlights new quality productive forces, opening-up

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

During the inspection, Xi visited a campus of Hunan First Normal University and a battery materials joint venture.

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  • During the inspection, Xi visited a campus of Hunan First Normal University and a battery materials joint venture.
  • The focus on new quality productive forces during the Chinese President's inspection tour in Hunan further underscored great importance attached to relevant efforts, Chinese economists said.
  • "The inspection tour has a lot to do with efforts to form new quality productive forces after the two sessions," Cao told the Global Times on Tuesday.
  • The Chinese leader's inspection tour in Hunan also highlighted the great potential for Hunan and the broader central and western region in both forming new quality productive forces and high-standard opening-up, economists said.