NewTimeSpace News: Home Control announced on July 27 that its wholly-owned subsidiary Orbiva has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for strategic cooperation with Articura, an Indonesian healthcare AI firm. The two parties intend to explore cooperation on healthcare AI infrastructure and digital health solutions that comply with local Indonesian regulatory requirements.
NewTimeSpace News: EUROEYES International Eye Clinic Limited (01846.HK) announced the completion of its acquisition of a leading Dutch refractive surgery provider for an aggregate consideration of approximately EUR131 million. Upon completion, the Company holds roughly 90.31% equity interest in EuroEyes Netherlands. Meanwhile, the Board resolved to reallocate unused net proceeds of about HK$152 million, originally earmarked for clinic establishment and marketing in China, to fund acquisitions of European clinic groups.
The HKIC 2025 Annual Report highlights robust financial performance (HKD 6.459 billion in investment income, 14% net IRR) and emphasizes a strategic evolution toward "industrial empowerment and ecosystem building." In the RISC-V sector, HKIC backed pioneering chip developments by StarFive and SpacemiT to build a full-chain ecosystem, advancing national tech self-reliance and cementing Hong Kong's status as an R&D hub. Along the "Belt and Road," HKIC empowered portfolio companies like Spark EV (smart mobility), SoySource (agritech), and RushOwl (smart transit) to successfully export their technologies to Southeast Asia and other global markets. This demonstrates the critical value of HKIC's "patient capital" in bridging national strategies, industrial execution, and global expansion.
NewTimeSpace News: GDS Global announced on 20 July that the company has recently won multiple new contracts in Singapore with a total value of around S$6 million.
NewTimeSpace News: FRASERS CENTREPOINT TRUST announced on 20 July that its consortium has been awarded the tender for the mixed-use land parcel at Bayshore Drive with a bid price of S$2.1 billion. The trust holds a 50% interest in the retail mall, with total projected development costs of approximately S$613 million and an anticipated yield on cost of around 5%.
NewTimeSpace News: HS Optimus Holdings announced on 20 July that all preconditions for the acquisition of a 30% equity interest in Medicorp Sdn Bhd have been fulfilled, and the acquisition was completed on 20 July.
NewTimeSpace News: i-CABLE Communications announced on 17 July that PHL, its indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into an investment agreement with OPG Group and individual guarantors to inject US$4.5 million (approximately HK$35.1 million) as financial investment into the Korean music festival hosted by OPG Group, with entitlement to guaranteed returns and profit distribution rights.
Xiamen Jihong entered into a placing agreement on July 16 with Guotai Junan Securities, China Merchants Securities and Lico Securities to place up to 9.3715 million new H-shares at HK$12.24 per share (approximately 17.02% discount to the last trading day closing price of HK$14.75), with estimated net proceeds of approximately HK$112.8 million. The Placing Shares represent approximately 13.80% of existing H-shares and 2.14% of total issued shares, to be conducted under the general mandate without further shareholders' approval. Proceeds allocation: 80% for global expansion of cross-border social e-commerce (Europe and Middle East overseas expansion HK$45.1 million, self-developed brands HK$33.8 million, Giikin system R&D upgrade HK$11.3 million), 10% for supply chain optimization and paper-based FMCG packaging business expansion, and 10% for working capital. Expected completion date is July 23, 2026, with a 45-day lock-up commitment post-completion.
NewTimeSpace News: CapAllianz Holdings announced on 14 July that the Company proposes to acquire a BODY-MIND wellness training project and prepayments at a total consideration of SGD 3.8 million.
NewTimeSpace News: CIMIC Group announced on 15 July that a joint venture formed by its subsidiary CPB Contractors and Nacap has been appointed by Seqwater to deliver Stage 1 of the Toowoomba to Warwick (T2W) Pipeline on behalf of the Queensland State Government.
NewTimeSpace News: SHANXI INSTALL (02520.HK) announced on 15 July that it has secured the EPC general contracting deal for Phase 1 Al Kamil 500MW photovoltaic project in Oman with a contract value of around RMB1.5 billion, marking the Group’s first major executed project in the Middle East. Developed by EDF Power Solution SA, the scope includes two and a half years of operation and maintenance services. The win represents substantial progress in strategic cooperation with EDF Group and will strengthen the Group’s international operation capabilities and profitability. Investors are advised to exercise caution.
NewTimeSpace News: MicroTech Medical announced on 14 July that its LinX continuous glucose monitoring system has recently obtained marketing approval in South Korea, indicated for continuous real-time glucose monitoring in adults.
NewTimeSpace News: ZHAOKE OPHTH-B (06622.HK) announced on 13 July that it has completed the acquisition of global rights to NVK002 (Atropine Sulfate Eye Drops), gaining full control over the development and commercialisation of the paediatric myopia treatment. Under the deal, a perpetual royalty-free exclusive licence for development and commercialisation in the US is granted to the vendor. The Group previously held rights for Greater China, South Korea and certain Southeast Asian territories. The Company cautions there is no guarantee of successful development or commercial launch of the asset.
NewTimeSpace News: XUNCE (03317.HK) announced it has formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic cooperation with Lutech S.p.A., a leading Italian digital and AI service provider. Both parties will jointly develop AI transformation solutions for the European market and advance commercial rollout of AI Token Factory across Europe. Lutech employs over 6,000 professionals with an annual business volume of approximately EUR 1 billion.
NewTimeSpace News: ES Group announced on 8 July that the handover of vessel "ES Jewel" sold by its wholly-owned subsidiary ES Jewel Pte. Ltd. was completed on 7 July. The balance payment of USD 5.04 million (approximately SGD 6.47 million) was received on 8 July, marking the full completion of the disposal.
NewTimeSpace News: AIMS APAC REIT announced on July 9 that its wholly-owned Australian sub-trust will acquire freehold industrial land located in Hazelmere, Western Australia, at a consideration of AUD 42.7 million (approximately SGD 38.43 million).
