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Operating Profit From Marketed Pharmaceutical Products Recorded an Increase of 126.6% Expanding R&D Activity in Antibody Drug Development to Diversify Product Portfolio   HONG KONG, CHINA – EQS Newswire – 28 August 2020 – A fully integrated biopharmaceutical company — Uni-Bio Science Group Limited (“Uni-Bio Science”, together with its subsidiaries referred to as the “Group”, stock code: 0690.HK), is pleased to announce its interim results for six months ended […]

As we celebrate the sixth Emirati Women’s Day, it is evident that the year 2020 has been exceptional. Some of the many remarkable plans the UAE had intended for this year included the launch of the Mars mission in July, the commissioning of the first nuclear energy plant in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi shortly thereafter, and the inauguration of Expo 2020 Dubai – the largest […]

Core operating performance continues an upward trend, revenue up 10.5% to RMB388 million while core net profit up 14.4% to RMB270 million. Occupancy rate for stabilized logistics parks remains high at 89.7%; gross floor area (GFA) of investment projects is approximately 4.39 million sq.m and GFA of land held for future development is approximately 5.01 million sq.m. Steadily developed investment fund project. The Group announced the establishment […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 28 August 2020 – Huami Corp. and Huami-USA (NYSE: HMI), a healthcare services company whose mission is to connect health with technology, and Prudential Corporation Asia (Prudential), a leading insurer and asset manager, today announced an extension of their partnership to provide Pulse by Prudential (Pulse) users access to Huami’s Amazfit range of wearable technology. Huami and Prudential will explore the integration […]

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach – 28 August 2020 – With a young population learning to be entrepreneurs (average of 24.4 years old with high digital penetration) the technology and digital sectors in the Philippines are well-placed to create employment opportunities for the upcoming generation of working professionals. International executive search firm, Michael Page remains optimistic about the untapped potential in Filipino talent as they open their sixth office within […]

Takeaways from the AIA Real Rewards Poll 2020 highlight the value of an all-rounded approach to health, and provides insights on opportunities to further support Singaporeans on their health journey   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 August 2020 – AIA Singapore today announced findings from the AIA Real Rewards Poll 2020 which revealed that: As a result of COVID-19, two-thirds (65%) of Singaporeans realise that they have been […]

More than 37,700 cases detected in Hong Kong, 67% of which were email-based   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – August 27, 2020 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the leader in cybersecurity solutions, today released its annual mid-year roundup report, which reveals COVID-19 related threats as the single largest type of threat in the first half of the year. In just six months, Trend Micro blocked […]

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Market Opportunities Arise for “Eco-friendly and People-oriented Property” Rapid Growth in Core Net Profit         Make Efforts to Deploy Urban Renewal Increase Land Bank to Accelerate Geographic Deployment HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 20 August 2020 – JY Grandmark Holdings Limited (“JY Grandmark” or the “Company“, which together with its subsidiaries, is referred to as the “Group“, stock code: 2231), a property developer and operator and […]

COUNTRY LATEST UPDATES Saudi Arabia                Covid-19 pandemic latest: Total confirmed cases: 301,323 Recoveries: 272,911 Deaths: 3,470 Actions to slow the spread of Covid-19: 3 August: Pilgrims returning from Hajj must quarantine for 14 days and will be monitored using electronic bands to ensure compliance.  28 July: Health Ministry to assign a health leader for every 50 pilgrims at this year’s scaled-back […]

Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Our 21 million residents are joined by 120 million visitors who flock to the Sunshine State each year. Now Florida is best known for Disney World and beaches, yet its first draw was its natural attractions. Much of Florida’s original nature is still here but often hidden in plain sight of the amusement parks and […]

When you think about places for fall color in the U.S., New England probably comes to mind, and though it deserves the notoriety, it’s just one of many regions to witness the resplendent change of seasons. No matter where you live, there’s likely an excellent destination to photograph the rich, warm colors of autumn within a day’s drive. We asked 10 photographers to share the details behind […]

Offering up to 100% Shopping Rebate along with “Recycle & Reward” Program to Promote Green Living   HONG KONG,  CHINA – Media OutReach – 19 August 2020 – Since its launch in mid-June, Hang Lung Properties‘ SPEND TOGETHER campaign has generated close to HK$35 million in sales across our malls including Fashion Walk, Grand Plaza, Gala Place, Hollywood Plaza, Peak Galleria, Amoy Plaza, and Kornhill Plaza. Following this spectacular success, Hang […]

Expo 2020’s global innovation and partnership programme has announced the provision of additional support to innovators from around the world facing financial hardship as a direct result of the global pandemic Expo Live has set aside AED3.7 million (US$1 million) in an Emergency Relief Fund, ERF, to support innovators from its global innovation and impact grant programme who are facing immediate financial hardship because of the ongoing […]

Arabian Post Staff Emaar Properties demonstrated a resilient performance in H1 2020 by recording revenue of AED 9.032 billion (US$ 2.459 billion) across its assets in the first half of the year (January-June) and net profit of AED 2.007 billion (US$ 546 million), despite the impact brought to bear by the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy. Emaar delivered half-yearly property sales of AED 5.120 billion (US$ […]

Members of The 1 loyalty programme gain access to AI-driven lifestyle, health and wealth services   HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 11 August 2020 – Prudential Life Assurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited (“Prudential Thailand”) and The 1 CENTRAL LIMITED (“The 1”) today signed an agreement for the country’s first lifestyle and health collaboration, bringing enhanced digital services to members of Thailand’s leading loyalty programme. The 1 is […]

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 11 August 2020 – Hong Kong is one of the latest tax jurisdictions to codify its own transfer pricing law, with 2020 being the first year for some Hong Kong corporations to prepare transfer pricing documentation. Renowned for being one of the lowest tax rate jurisdictions, and for its conductive business environment, Hong Kong is a place in which multinational corporations (MNCs) […]

Measures under the Transform for Growth efficiency program defined and initiated – annual cost savings of around €100 million expected from 2022 Group guidance for 2020 remains under review; medium-term targets confirmed Revenue target for China in 2022 raised to €800 million[1]   DEUTZ Group: overview of key figures € million H1 2020 Change Q2 2020 Change New orders 623.6 -34.6% 266.9 -39.2% Unit sales (units) 73,859 […]

Arabian Post Staff DIFC FinTech Hive has attracted an unprecedented 620 global, regional and local applications for the signature programme. The 620 applications for the intake, exceeds the previous record of 425 applications, received in 2019. The applications represent an exceptionally broad range of concepts, submitted by an impressive pool of talent which reflects DIFC’s reputation for nurturing financial innovation. Specialisms include FinTech, InsurTech, RegTech and Islamic […]

Arabian Post Staff Middle East M&A deal values and volume decreasing by 58% and 26% respectively from H1 2019, according to the latest report by law firm Baker McKenzie. Despite this significant drop in Middle East M&A activity, there was a slight increase in total transaction values during the last two months of H1 2020 (May and June), from $2.649 billion in H1 2019 to $33.501. Deal-making […]

– Walton International Group’s Strategic Relationships with Top U.S. Homebuilders Set to Reap Rewards   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 August 2020 – Covid-19 is having a profound impact on the homebuying decisions of many Americans, as witnessed by the rapid recovery of the U.S. housing market in the past quarter. Walton is uniquely positioned to capitalise on current trends as a result of its relationships with large U.S. […]

HA NOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 31 July 2020 – While countries around the world are struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam is confidently dealing with new cases, keeping the situation under control, and is one of few nations recording positive growth in the first half of 2020. Vietnam, now still one of the safest countries in the world and a favourite destination for investors, is striving to soon bring tourists […]

Staying Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty 1H 2020 Group Profitability Improved Year-on-Year   Highlights First Half of 2020 Group revenue of US$991.6 million improved by 5.9% over the same period last year and decreased by 10.5% compared to the second half of last year Group net profit of HK$390.8 million increased 119.2% as compared with the first six-month period of last year; and decreased 12.0% compared to the […]

Prudential enhances customer offerings and engagement by introducing the science-backed Personal Activity Intelligence score across 11 Asian markets   HONG KONG, CHINA and VANCOUVER, CANADA – Media OutReach – 28 July 2020 – Prudential Corporation Asia (Prudential) and PAI Health today announced that PAI Health’s science-backed activity metric for heart health, known as Personal Activity Intelligence, will be featured in the Pulse by Prudential (Pulse) digital health app, the first […]

DP World LTD handled 33.9 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in the first half of 2020, with gross container volumes decreasing by 5.3% year-on-year on a reported basis and down 3.9% on a like-for-like basis. At a consolidated level, our terminals handled 20 million TEU during the first half of 2020, increasing 2.4% on a reported basis and down 5.4% year-on-year […]

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