Paus Francis mewariskan legasi belas kasihan, perkhidmatan, pembaharuan kewangan, perlindungan alam sekitar Berita

Paus Francis mewariskan legasi belas kasihan, perkhidmatan, pembaharuan kewangan, perlindungan alam sekitar

(SeaPRwire) - Antara pencapaian bersejarahnya sebagai paus pertama dari Global Selatan dan yang pertama dilahirkan di luar Eropah dalam tempoh lebih dari satu milenium, beliau diingati pada hari-hari selepas kematiannya sebagai "Paus Rakyat".Ciri-ciri politik kepausannya yang kadang-kadang kontroversi didedikasikan untuk perlindungan alam sekitar, menyokong komuniti Katolik yang terpinggir dan menggabungkan kesaksamaan dalam gereja."[Paus Rakyat] adalah cara terbaik untuk menggambarkan beliau," kata Jana Bennett, profesor dan ketua Jabatan Pengajian Agama di University of Dayton, kepada Digital.Pakar teologi, penganut Katolik dan pengkritik di seluruh dunia sedang berdukacita atas kehilangan Pope Francis, 88, yang dilahirkan sebagai Jorge Mario Bergoglio di Argentina, dan membincangkan kepausannya. meninggal dunia pada hari Isnin, 21 April 2025, selepas bergelut dengan pneumonia bilateral dalam bulan-bulan sebelum kematiannya."Walaupun sebagai paus, beliau mahu dilayan sebagai orang biasa," kata Bennett. "Saya fikir ia terbukti dalam cara beliau mahu dikebumikan."Pope Francis memilih Basilika Santa Maria Maggiore, sebuah tempat suci yang akrab dan disayangi, sebagai tempat persemadian terakhirnya hanya beberapa hari selepas dipilih sebagai paus pada tahun 2013. Berbeza daripada pemimpin Takhta Suci sebelum ini, Pope Francis memilih satu keranda berbanding tiga, diperbuat daripada kayu, untuk dibaringkan semasa umat beriman memberi penghormatan.Bekas paus itu mengeluarkan deklarasi dan dokumen sepanjang kepausannya yang menunjukkan kemajuan untuk kebaikan kedua-dua orang biasa dan bukan Katolik. Beliau menggesa umat beriman untuk mempunyai harapan dan mencari rahmat sepanjang masa, terutamanya melalui sakramen pengakuan."Beliau percaya bahawa semua orang harus mempunyai harapan," kata Bennett. "Bahawa kita harus berharap kepada Tuhan dan bahawa sentiasa ada harapan, walaupun dalam masa yang paling gelap, untuk kehidupan baru dan untuk sesuatu yang baru di ufuk."Beliau menambah bahawa Pope Francis mengkhutbahkan jalan ke hadapan, walaupun bagi pendosa yang paling teruk."Saya melihat cara beliau berinteraksi," kata Bennett kepada Digital. "Walaupun di dalam Popemobile, beliau akan cuba memberkati orang dan bercakap dengan mereka. Ia adalah tentang cara beliau bertindak balas kepada orang biasa.""Saya fikir anda tidak boleh memahami kepausan Pope Francis tanpa memberi perhatian kepada cara langsung satu-sama-satu yang beliau akan mendekati orang," katanya. "Dari bayi kecil yang akan diberkatinya di dataran hingga orang kurang upaya. Beliau memberikan audiensi dengan pelbagai orang; kedua-dua orang yang paling miskin kepada orang di antara yang paling berkuasa."Semasa 12 tahun kepausannya, Pope Francis bertemu dengan ramai pemimpin dunia, termasuk President , Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin dan Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy."Saya fikir bagi beliau, semua orang layak mendapat keberkatan," kata Bennett.Antara tindakan perkhidmatan vokasional dan belas kasihan, Pope Francis akan membasuh dan mencium kaki lelaki, wanita dan kanak-kanak, termasuk banduan penjara, semasa ritual Khamis Suci tahunan."Beliau mengubah cara kita berfikir tentang perkhidmatan kepada orang lain dan perkhidmatan kepada semua dan siapa yang layak dilayan oleh seorang paus dan dihormati oleh seorang paus," kata Bennett.Pope Francis adalah paus pertama yang mengambil nama , yang terkenal dengan seruannya untuk terlibat dengan golongan miskin, mencintai ciptaan dan Gereja."Saya fikir semua perkara itu muncul dalam kepausan Pope Francis," kata Bennett.Dilahirkan di Buenos Aires, Pope Francis menggunakan kepimpinan dunianya untuk menekankan penjagaan dan keprihatinan terhadap orang yang terpinggir, khususnya di kawasan yang kekurangan bilangan paderi yang banyak."Beliau juga mempunyai kesedaran yang kuat tentang sifat global gereja," kata Bennett. "Beliau mempunyai cara untuk bertindak balas kepada orang dari negara yang berbeza, benua yang berbeza. Beliau adalah seorang ahli politik yang sangat tajam. Beliau amat menyedari rasuah kewangan di Vatican, dan beliau dapat bertindak balas terhadapnya."Pope Francis memulakan pembaharuan untuk memastikan amalan perniagaan yang amal dan bereputasi di ."Beliau mengelilingi dirinya dengan penasihat," kata Bennett.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Pakar gereja meramalkan pemilihan paus seterusnya akan menampilkan konklav ‘paling pelbagai’ dalam sejarah Gereja Berita

Pakar gereja meramalkan pemilihan paus seterusnya akan menampilkan konklav ‘paling pelbagai’ dalam sejarah Gereja

(SeaPRwire) - Penekanan Pope Francis untuk mendekati "periferi" Gereja dan dunia akan menghasilkan kumpulan pemimpin gereja yang paling pelbagai dalam sejarah yang berkumpul untuk memilih paus baharu.Menurut Mary FioRito, seorang pakar dalam pemilihan paus dan felo kanan di Catholic Association, ini mungkin akan menyebabkan paus seterusnya mempunyai set keutamaan yang sangat berbeza daripada yang sebelumnya.Francis telah memilih kira-kira 80% daripada 135 pemimpin gereja – yang dipanggil kardinal – yang akan mengundi paus seterusnya dalam konklaf paus yang akan datang.Hasilnya ialah, dan bukannya didominasi oleh kardinal Eropah atau Barat, konklaf akan mempunyai kontinjen besar dari wilayah seperti Afrika dan Asia."Ini akan menjadi konklaf yang paling pelbagai dalam sejarah gereja," kata FioRito.Tetapi kepelbagaian ini boleh membawa kepada perbezaan daripada beberapa fokus utama pontifikat Francis, seperti penekanannya pada sinodaliti, iaitu perhimpunan kumpulan kecil dari seluruh dunia untuk membincangkan soalan teologi dan amalan gereja.FioRito melihat konklaf seterusnya ini, yang menurutnya mungkin bermula pada 5 Mei, sebagai persoalan sama ada paus seterusnya akan menjadi seorang lelaki yang meneruskan legasi Francis atau mengalihkan fokus gereja kepada masalah seperti penganiayaan dan kemiskinan, yang merupakan isu utama di negara-negara seperti Nigeria, Pakistan dan India.Di Nigeria sahaja, di mana kira-kira separuh daripada penduduknya adalah Kristian, 3,100 orang Kristian telah terbunuh dan 2,830 orang telah diculik pada tahun 2024, menurut laporan oleh badan pemantau kebebasan beragama antarabangsa International Religious Freedom Watchdog .Dalam erti kata ini, FioRito meramalkan bahawa kardinal Afrika, yang kini membentuk blok pengundian yang penting dalam konklaf, akan memainkan peranan utama dalam memilih paus seterusnya.Dia menjelaskan bahawa gereja Afrika mempunyai set keutamaan yang sangat berbeza, yang telah dibentuk sebahagian besarnya oleh realiti pertumbuhan pesat ditambah dengan penganiayaan yang teruk."Kami prihatin tentang perkara seperti perubahan iklim, dan mereka prihatin tentang tidak dikurung di dalam gereja dan dibakar," jelasnya. "Mereka tidak duduk di meja-meja ini selama 10 tahun membincangkan idea-idea hebat. Mereka hanya mahu memastikan anak mereka boleh pergi ke sekolah tanpa ditembak dan mereka boleh membayar sewa mereka bulan ini."Dengan itu akan datang keinginan untuk memilih seorang paus yang akan menghormati gereja Afrika sebagai sama rata dan yang akan menentang penjajahan ideologi dari Barat dengan konsep seperti perubahan iklim, pengguguran dan ideologi jantina."Para kardinal di Afrika sangat sensitif terhadap penjajahan ideologi semacam ini di mana mereka tidak dijajah dengan cara tradisional, tetapi idea-idea Barat masuk dan cuba mengubah budaya Afrika dengan idea-idea Barat tanpa mendengar kepada orang ramai terlebih dahulu," katanya.Dengan ini dalam fikiran, FioRito menunjuk kepada Kardinal Hungary Péter Erdő, yang pada usia 71 tahun cukup muda untuk dipilih dan dilihat oleh ramai sebagai "personaliti jenis John Paul II." Beliau dihormati oleh kedua-dua kem sinodaliti Pope Francis serta uskup Afrika.Seorang lagi calon, kata FioRito, yang mungkin boleh "merapatkan jurang" antara dunia yang berbeza ialah Kardinal Robert Prevost yang dilahirkan di Amerika, yang kini berkhidmat sebagai presiden Pontifical Commission for Latin America. Walau bagaimanapun, FioRito menyatakan bahawa Prevost mungkin kurang berkemungkinan jika kardinal "tidak mahu melihat begitu banyak kuasa dunia tertumpu di Amerika Syarikat."FioRito juga meramalkan isu kemodenan berbanding tradisi, yang telah menyebabkan beberapa perpecahan yang paling ketara di Barat, juga akan memainkan faktor.Dia berkata bahawa di tengah-tengah penurunan umum dalam kepercayaan di Barat, terdapat perubahan yang ketara dalam golongan muda yang menerima bentuk ibadat yang lebih tradisional di gereja, seperti Misa Latin tradisional."Di situlah golongan berusia 20-an pergi ke Misa," katanya. "Dalam dunia yang terdapat begitu banyak kekasaran dan kebiadaban, anda mempunyai sesuatu di sini yang abadi dan hanya membawa anda ke dunia lain."Walaupun begitu, dia berkata isu Misa Latin tradisional lebih merupakan "isu liturgi khusus yang saya tidak fikir akan memberi banyak kesan."FioRito menyatakan bahawa, tidak seperti pilihan raya politik, pemilihan paus seterusnya kurang mengenai satu set isu atau dasar, tetapi sebaliknya lebih mengenai lelaki itu sendiri."Saya tidak akan mengungkapkannya dari segi isu, seolah-olah kita bercakap tentang ekonomi atau migrasi. Kita melihat individu dan bertanya kepada diri sendiri, siapa yang boleh melayani gereja dengan sebaik-baiknya pada masa ini dan siapa orang yang paling sesuai untuk memikul peranan antarabangsa ini?" katanya."Peranan bapa suci adalah untuk menjadi pusat perpaduan bagi gereja dalam memberitakan mesej dan injil," FioRito meneruskan. "Jadi, ia melihat individu, kekuatan mereka, kelemahan mereka, latar belakang mereka, batasan apa yang mungkin mereka ada. Dan kemudian benar-benar, dengan cara yang sangat khusyuk, bertanya, apa yang gereja perlukan sekarang dalam seorang paus baharu?""Perasaan saya tentangnya," dia meneruskan, "Saya rasa para kardinal perlu melihat gereja hari ini secara global dan bukan hanya di halaman belakang mereka sendiri, tetapi secara global dan berkata, 'Siapakah orang yang paling sesuai untuk membawa gereja ke hadapan ke era baharu ini?'"Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Iran, AS memulakan rundingan mengenai program nuklear Tehran yang semakin maju

(SeaPRwire) -Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain. Iran dan Amerika Syarikat memulakan perbincangan di Oman pada hari Sabtu mengenai program nuklear Tehran yang semakin maju, sementara Presiden AS Donald Trump mengancam serangan udara jika perjanjian tidak dicapai.
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Siapa yang akan menghadiri upacara pengebumian Pope Francis? Berita

Siapa yang akan menghadiri upacara pengebumian Pope Francis?

(SeaPRwire) - Upacara pengebumian bagi yang berumur 88 tahun ketika beliau meninggal dunia pada 21 April, dijangka dihadiri secara meluas bukan sahaja oleh umat yang beriman, yang dijangka akan datang dari seluruh dunia untuk acara tersebut, tetapi juga oleh pemimpin dunia.Kira-kira 130 delegasi mengesahkan mereka akan pergi ke Rom untuk upacara pengebumian di Basilika St. Peter, termasuk kira-kira 50 ketua negara dan sekurang-kurangnya 10 pemimpin dunia yang lain.Presiden akan pergi bersama isterinya, wanita pertama Melania Trump, yang beragama Katolik, untuk upacara pengebumian sebagai tanda hormat walaupun presiden dan Paus kadangkala bertelagah.Baik Naib Presiden JD Vance, yang melawat Paus pada malam kematiannya, mahupun isterinya, Usha, tidak dijangka berada di upacara pengebumian.Bekas Presiden Joe Biden dijangka hadir, menurut laporan media Itali.Sama seperti bapanya, kini Raja Charles III, mewakili mendiang Queen Elizabeth II pada upacara pengebumian Pope John Paul II pada tahun 2005, anak sulung dan yang seterusnya dalam barisan takhta, pada hari Sabtu.Keluarganya tidak dijangka akan bersama beliau, walaupun Perdana Menteri Kier Starmer dijangka menghadiri upacara pengebumian pontif itu.Perdana Menteri Itali Giorgia Meloni dilaporkan membatalkan rancangan perjalanan ke Uzbekistan dan Kazakhstan supaya beliau boleh .Dalam satu penghormatan kepada Pope Francis yang disiarkan di media sosial pada hari beliau meninggal dunia, Meloni berkata, "Saya berbesar hati menikmati persahabatan, nasihat, ajaran beliau, yang tidak pernah berhenti, walaupun semasa masa-masa sukar dan penderitaan."Javier Milei, presiden negara asal Pope Francis, Argentina, mengesahkan beliau akan membuat perjalanan untuk memberi penghormatan kepada lelaki yang beliau pernah .Dalam satu kenyataan yang dikeluarkan selepas kematian Paus, Milei berkata, "Walaupun terdapat perbezaan yang kelihatan kecil hari ini, dapat mengenali beliau dalam kebaikan dan kebijaksanaan beliau adalah satu penghormatan sebenar bagi saya."Ireland, sebuah negara Katolik, akan diwakili oleh kedua-dua Presiden Michael Higgins dan Perdana Menteri Martin untuk upacara pengebumian pontif itu.Presiden Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy mengesahkan beliau akan menghadiri upacara pengebumian Pope Francis di , dan dalam penghormatan kepada pontif itu, beliau berkata, "Kami mengingati doa beliau untuk keamanan di Ukraine. Negara kita akan diwakili di Rom pada upacara perpisahan pada hari Sabtu ini."Zelenskyy kali terakhir melawat Paus pada Oktober 2024.Presiden Suruhanjaya EU Ursula von der Leyen mengesahkan beliau akan menghadiri upacara pengebumian Paus dalam apa yang akan menandakan acara pertama beliau dan Trump hadir sejak beliau memegang jawatan.Ramai pemimpin dunia lain dijangka hadir, walaupun pemimpin dari negara-negara musuh seperti Presiden Rusia Vladimir Putin dan Presiden China Xi Jinping, serta pemimpin negara-negara yang dikritik oleh Paus mengenai , seperti Perdana Menteri Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, tidak akan hadir pada hari Sabtu.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Jadual pengebumian Pope Francis, apa yang dijangka daripada Novendiali, tempoh 9 hari untuk berdoa dan berkabung

(SeaPRwire) - Upacara pengebumian Pope Francis akan diadakan pada hari Sabtu pukul 10:00 pagi waktu tempatan (4:00 pagi ET) dan lebih daripada 200,000 orang dijangka menghadiri upacara mendiang Vicar of Christ.Beribu-ribu pengunjung telah memenuhi Vatican minggu ini untuk memberikan penghormatan terakhir mereka berikutan kematiannya pada hari Isnin.Misa pengebumian akan diadakan di parvis Basilika St. Peter, dan His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, akan memimpin upacara dan berkat Katolik.Misa akan dimulakan dengan Antifon Pembukaan, biasanya dinyanyikan atau dilafazkan oleh .Kemudian, jemaah akan mengakui dosa-dosa mereka dengan Akta Tobat diikuti dengan Collect, atau doa pembukaan.Cardinal Battista kemudian akan menyampaikan Bacaan Pertama, bacaan daripada Kisah Para Rasul, kepada jemaah yang beribadat.Mazmur Tanggapan "Tuhan ialah Gembalaku," atau "Mazmur 23," akan dinyanyikan. Bacaan Kedua, bacaan daripada Surat Saint Paul kepada Jemaat di Filipi, biasanya dibacakan oleh lektor yang dilantik semasa upacara pengebumian Paus, akan didengari oleh para jemaah.Akklamasi dan Injil akan menyusul.Cardinal Battista akan menyampaikan Homili, satu refleksi, yang merangkumi doa untuk Pope Francis, yang telah meninggal dunia dan jemaah. Dekan Church's College of Cardinals akan mentahbiskan Tubuh dan Darah Kristus dan menjemput umat beriman untuk menerima Komuni Suci berikutan Ritus Komuni, atau doa Bapa Kami.Requiem Aeternam, sebuah nyanyian yang sering didengari di kalangan pengunjung pengebumian, akan dilafazkan semasa Komuni, diikuti dengan doa.Cardinal Battista akan menyampaikan Pujian dan Perpisahan terakhir termasuk Doa Gereja di Rom dan Doa Gereja-Gereja Timur.Liturgy pengebumian "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" akan dinyanyikan atau dilantunkan oleh jemaah, dan Misa akan berakhir dengan Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Pope Francis akan dikebumikan dalam keranda kayu di Basilika Santa Maria Maggiore, tempat yang sering dikunjunginya dengan bunga semasa 12 tahun kepausannya.The Novendiali, tempoh sembilan hari doa, peringatan dan perkabungan, akan bermula pada hari pengebumian Pope Francis di parvis Basilika St. Peter.Misa Suci Pope Francis yang dipimpin oleh His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, akan memulakan sembilan Misa untuk memperingati mendiang pontif.Walaupun Misa terbuka kepada khalayak ramai, ia diadakan khusus untuk pekerja dan umat beriman di Vatican City.Jadualnya adalah seperti berikut, menurut Vatican:Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Pegawai India berkata tentera bertukar tembakan dengan askar Pakistan di Kashmir yang dipertikaikan Berita

Pegawai India berkata tentera bertukar tembakan dengan askar Pakistan di Kashmir yang dipertikaikan

(SeaPRwire) - Tentera India dan Pakistan bertukar tembakan secara ringkas di sepanjang sempadan mereka yang sangat dikawal ketat di wilayah Kashmir yang dipertikaikan, kata pegawai India pada hari Jumaat, ketika ketegangan meningkat antara musuh bersenjata nuklear itu berikutan serangan maut terhadap pelancong.India telah menyifatkan pembunuhan beramai-ramai di mana lelaki bersenjata membunuh 26 orang, kebanyakannya warga India, sebagai "serangan pengganas" dan menuduh Pakistan menyokongnya. Pakistan menafikan sebarang kaitan dengan serangan berhampiran bandar peranginan Pahalgam di Kashmir yang dikawal India. Ia telah diakui oleh kumpulan militan yang tidak dikenali sebelum ini yang menggelarkan dirinya sebagai Kashmir Resistance.Dengan rantau itu dalam keadaan tegang, tiga pegawai tentera India berkata bahawa tentera Pakistan melepaskan tembakan ke arah kedudukan India di Kashmir lewat Khamis. Pegawai-pegawai itu, yang bercakap dengan syarat tidak mahu namanya disiarkan selaras dengan dasar jabatan, berkata tentera India membalas tembakan dan tiada kemalangan jiwa dilaporkan. tidak mahu mengulas mengenai laporan itu.Ketegangan meningkatSerangan hari Selasa di Kashmir adalah serangan terburuk dalam beberapa tahun menyasarkan orang awam di rantau yang bergolak itu. Sejak itu, ketegangan telah meningkat dengan bahaya antara India dan Pakistan, yang telah bertempur dalam dua daripada tiga peperangan mereka ke atas Kashmir, yang dibahagikan antara mereka dan dituntut sepenuhnya oleh kedua-duanya.Pada hari Rabu, India menggantung perjanjian perkongsian air yang penting yang telah bertahan dalam dua peperangan antara negara-negara itu dan menutup satu-satunya lintasan sempadan darat yang berfungsi. Sehari kemudian, India membatalkan semua visa yang dikeluarkan kepada warga Pakistan berkuat kuasa dari hari Ahad.Pakistan bertindak balas dengan marah bahawa ia tidak ada kaitan dengan serangan itu, dan membatalkan visa yang dikeluarkan kepada warga India, menutup ruang udaranya untuk semua syarikat penerbangan milik India atau dikendalikan oleh India dan menggantung semua perdagangan dengan India. Warga negara dari kedua-dua belah pihak mula pulang ke negara asal mereka melalui sempadan Wagah berhampiran bandar Lahore di timur Pakistan pada hari Jumaat.Islamabad juga memberi amaran bahawa sebarang percubaan India untuk menghentikan atau mengalihkan aliran air akan dianggap sebagai "tindakan perang." Penggantungan perjanjian air boleh membawa kepada kekurangan air pada masa apabila beberapa bahagian Pakistan sudah bergelut dengan kemarau dan penurunan hujan.Pakistan juga memberi amaran ia boleh menggantung Simla Agreement — dalam apa yang akan menjadi langkah utama dan membimbangkan. Perjanjian damai yang ditandatangani selepas perang India-Pakistan 1971 mewujudkan Line of Control, sempadan de facto yang sangat dikawal ketat yang membahagikan Kashmir antara kedua-dua negara.Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu telah menggesa India dan Pakistan "untuk melaksanakan kawalan maksimum dan memastikan bahawa keadaan dan perkembangan yang telah kita lihat tidak merosot lebih jauh.""Sebarang isu antara Pakistan dan India, kami percaya boleh dan harus diselesaikan secara aman, melalui penglibatan bersama yang bermakna," kata kenyataan itu pada hari Jumaat.India dan Pakistan masing-masing mentadbir sebahagian daripada Kashmir. New Delhi menyifatkan semua keganasan di sana sebagai keganasan yang disokong Pakistan. Pakistan menafikan ini, dan ramai Muslim Kashmir menganggap militan sebagai sebahagian daripada perjuangan kebebasan tempatan.Penduduk dan polis di selatan Kashmir berkata tentera India meletupkan bahan letupan di rumah keluarga dua suspek militan yang mereka tuduh terlibat dalam serangan hari Selasa. Pada masa lalu, tentera India telah merobohkan rumah sebagai cara untuk menghukum keganasan di Kashmir.Pihak berkuasa berkata mereka sedang menyiasat dua lelaki tempatan dan dua warga Pakistan kerana didakwa terlibat dalam serangan itu. Pegawai belum mengulas lanjut atau berkongsi sebarang bukti."Dia meninggalkan rumah tiga tahun lalu. Kami tidak melihatnya sejak itu dan tiada apa-apa yang pernah ditemui dari rumah ini walaupun terdapat banyak serbuan," kata Afroza, ibu saudara salah seorang lelaki tempatan yang dituduh, Asif Sheikh. Letupan itu merosakkan sebahagian rumah di kampung Monghama yang dikongsinya dengan ibu bapa dan dua adik perempuan Sheikh, termasuk menerbangkan tingkapnya. Ia juga memecahkan panel tingkap beberapa rumah lain."Walaupun dia melakukan serangan itu, mengapa meletupkan rumah keluarga miskin," kata Afroza, yang seperti kebanyakan wanita di Kashmir hanya menggunakan satu nama, sambil meratap.Seorang pegawai polis dan dua penduduk di kampung Guree berkata sebuah rumah di sana juga disasarkan oleh tentera. Pegawai itu berkeras untuk tidak mahu namanya disiarkan kerana dia tidak diberi kuasa untuk bercakap dengan media manakala kedua-dua penduduk kampung itu takut akan tindakan balas daripada pihak berkuasa.Penunjuk perasaan turun ke jalananJuga pada hari Jumaat, beratus-ratus orang berhimpun di Muzaffarabad, ibu kota Kashmir yang ditadbir Pakistan, untuk mengecam penggantungan perjanjian perkongsian air.Para penunjuk perasaan melaungkan slogan menentang Perdana Menteri India Narendra Modi dan membakar patungnya sebelum bersurai secara aman. Perhimpunan kecil serupa juga diadakan di tempat lain.Senat Pakistan mengutuk serangan itu, sambil meluluskan resolusi yang mengecam percubaan untuk mengaitkan Islamabad dengannya dan penggantungan perjanjian air.Beratus-ratus penunjuk perasaan juga turun ke jalan-jalan di ibu negara India, New Delhi, di mana kebanyakan pasar ditutup sebagai protes terhadap pembunuhan itu. Mereka menuntut tindakan terhadap Pakistan."Sekarang kesabaran kami telah habis," kata penunjuk perasaan Surekha Sharma. "Sekarang kita mahu membalas dendam untuk ini."Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Muhibah Trump diuji ketika Putin mengabaikan usaha damai semasa lawatan Witkoff

(SeaPRwire) - Kesabaran Presiden sedang diuji oleh Presiden Rusia Vladimir Putin, yang melancarkan serangan udara bertubi-tubi ke atas ibu negara Ukraine, Kyiv, membunuh 12 orang dan mencederakan hampir 100 orang lagi minggu ini, sehari sebelum lawatan keempat Utusan Khas Steve Witkoff ke Moscow.Trump memberitahu wartawan pada Jumaat bahawa beliau percaya adalah "mungkin" dan juga "sangat mungkin" pentadbirannya akan merundingkan dan Ukraine."Saya fikir, pada akhirnya, kita akan mendapat banyak perjanjian yang baik, termasuk perjanjian tarif dan perjanjian perdagangan. Kita akan membuat negara kita kaya," kata Trump menjelang keberangkatannya ke Rome. "Kita akan cuba keluar dari peperangan supaya kita dapat menyelamatkan 5,000 orang seminggu. Itulah matlamat saya."Trump mengulangi bahawa beliau mempunyai untuk perjanjian, hanya satu mesti dimuktamadkan "secepat mungkin."Beliau membuat komen itu seminggu selepas U.S. jika Rusia dan Ukraine tidak mencapai persetujuan dalam masa terdekat dan sehari selepas Trump mengeluarkan mesej langsung kepada Putin di media sosial untuk "berhenti" mengebom Ukraine."Saya tidak gembira dengan serangan Rusia ke atas KYIV. Tidak perlu, dan masa yang sangat tidak sesuai. Vladimir, BERHENTI! 5,000 askar seminggu sedang mati. Mari kita selesaikan perjanjian damai," tulisnya.Trump juga mengakui bahawa dakwaannya yang berulang kali dari kempen pilihan raya bahawa beliau akan menghentikan perang di Ukraine dalam tempoh 24 jam selepas memegang jawatan tidak berdasarkan matlamat yang realistik tetapi adalah "kiasan.""Saya berkata demikian sebagai keterlaluan," katanya kepada wartawan, sekali lagi menyalahkan perang itu kepada pendahulunya, Presiden Biden.Tetapi nampaknya amaran lisan Trump kepada Putin tidak diendahkan, sama seperti hasil amaran lisan Biden. Trump berulang kali menuduh Biden sebahagiannya bersalah atas perang itu, walaupun beliau tidak menjelaskan mengapa.Bekas Ketua Stesen CIA Moscow Dan Hoffman berkata beliau dan pakar keselamatan lain berulang kali memberi amaran bahawa, di bawah pentadbiran Biden, Ukraine tidak cukup bersenjata untuk menghadapi Rusia dengan secukupnya."Selepas gagal menghalang pencerobohan Putin, pentadbiran Biden hanya mengekalkan Ukraine dalam perjuangan tetapi tidak memberi Ukraine peluang untuk membalas dengan cukup cepat atau cukup kuat," katanya."Terdapat tiga pilihan," tambah Hoffman, menjelaskan bagaimana U.S. boleh menggunakan kedudukannya sebagai pengaruh ke atas Moscow. "Pertama, memujuk Rusia. Itulah yang Trump cuba lakukan dengan perjanjian perdagangan dan menghapuskan sekatan. Dan Putin telah melaluinya dengan menolak perjanjian gencatan senjata yang membina keyakinan."Pilihan kedua adalah untuk membuat Putin membayar di medan perang supaya dia merasakan begitu banyak kesakitan sehingga dia terpaksa menghentikan pencerobohan," tambahnya. "Kita meyakinkan Putin bahawa kita akan mempersenjatai semula Ukraine dengan berkata, 'Kami telah menawarkan anda tawaran yang hebat. Anda tidak mahu tawaran itu, kami akan mempersenjatai orang Ukraine."Pilihan ketiga adalah dengan berundur dan membiarkan Eropah berdikari dan menyokong Ukraine seberapa banyak yang mereka boleh. Kita akan menghadapi risiko bahawa Rusia akan mengambil lebih banyak wilayah dari Ukraine. Itu akan menjadi kemenangan bagi Rusia dan sekutunya – China, Korea Utara dan Iran."Biarkan mereka melakukannya, dan kemudian anda akan membayar harga di tempat lain di dunia," Hoffman memberi amaran, merujuk kepada ancaman China terhadap Taiwan. "Orang Amerika tidak suka berperang. OK, kita juga tidak suka kalah dalam peperangan."Seorang pegawai yang mengetahui perbincangan itu memberitahu Digital pada Jumaat bahawa "Duta Witkoff berada di Rusia untuk bertemu dengan Presiden Putin sebagai sebahagian daripada Presiden ."Sudah lama masanya untuk kematian dan kemusnahan berhenti, untuk melangkah keluar dari strategi masa lalu yang gagal dan untuk mengakhiri konflik yang dahsyat ini," tambah pegawai itu tanpa mengulas mengenai "substansi perundingan."A minggu ini mencadangkan Rumah Putih telah melanjutkan "tawaran terakhir" kepada Ukraine dan Rusia yang menyeru Kyiv untuk mengiktiraf pendudukan Rusia ke atas hampir seluruh wilayah Luhansk dan kawasan yang diduduki di wilayah Donetsk, Kherson dan Zaporizhzhia.Ia juga berkata U.S. akan bersetuju untuk mengiktiraf Crimea, yang dirampas secara haram oleh Putin dari Ukraine pada 2014, sebagai sebahagian daripada Rusia yang sah sekarang, dan Washington akan .Baik Rumah Putih mahupun Majlis Keselamatan Negara tidak menjawab soalan berulang Digital mengenai sama ada akan ada akibat bagi Putin sekiranya beliau gagal memasuki perjanjian dengan Ukraine.Pentadbiran juga tidak mengulas mengapa ia percaya Putin mahu memasuki perjanjian dengan U.S. apabila pegawai keselamatan telah berulang kali memberi amaran sebaliknya.Presiden Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy telah pun berkata beliau akan sebagai sebahagian daripada Rusia tetapi sebaliknya sebagai tanah Ukraine yang diduduki secara haram oleh Rusia.Zelenskyy juga pada hari Khamis menyiarkan "deklarasi Crimea" 2018 oleh Setiausaha Negara penggal pertama Trump, Mike Pompeo, yang berkata, "Tiada negara boleh mengubah sempadan negara lain dengan kekerasan" dalam langkah untuk menandakan perubahan kedudukan Trump yang ketara yang kini menyokong Rusia.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Strengthening Hong Kong-Zhejiang ties ACN Newswire

Strengthening Hong Kong-Zhejiang ties

- Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference – Zhejiang Ningbo Forum cum Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum was successfully held in Ningbo, attracting over 600 government and business leaders- Promoted Hong Kong’s role as superconnector and super value-adder to Zhejiang’s business community, focusing on competitive advantages in finance, supply chain, innovation and technology and professional services- Three roundtable sessions facilitated comprehensive business networking between Zhejiang, Ningbo and Hong KongHONG KONG, Apr 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference – Zhejiang Ningbo Forum cum Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum, co-organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government and Ningbo Municipal People’s Government, was held today at the Shangri-La Hotel, Ningbo. The event attracted over 600 government and business leaders who discussed collaboration opportunities among Zhejiang, Ningbo and Hong Kong.The event was held on the 20th anniversary of the Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum. Hong Kong’s business advantages were highlighted to Zhejiang government officials as well as business leaders from the finance, supply chain, innovation and technology and professional services sectors. In addition to fostering Zhejiang-Hong Kong and Ningbo-Hong Kong collaboration, Zhejiang enterprises were encouraged to leverage Hong Kong’s platform to explore opportunities.The Forum’s opening ceremony was hosted by Mayor of Ningbo and Deputy Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Government Tang Feifan this morning, with speeches delivered by the HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee, Executive Vice Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Zhou Ji, Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Xie Shaofeng, Chief Risk Officer and Director General of the Department of Public Offering Supervision of the China Securities Regulatory Commission Yan Bojin, Vice Governor of Zhejiang Provincial Government Lu Shan, Standing Member of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Committee Peng Jiaxue and HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam.In his speech, Mr Lee said: "The Hong Kong SAR Government and the HKTDC established a high value-added supply chain service mechanism at the end of last year to help mainland enterprises set up international or regional headquarters in Hong Kong to manage offshore trade and supply chains. Hong Kong has robust international trade networks and rich expertise, diverse talent and world-class professional services. We are well positioned to offer mainland enterprises new supply chain services and lead these businesses in exploring emerging markets, breaking through the US blockade."Mr Zhou stated that the historical ties between Zhejiang and Hong Kong are long-standing, with the two regions sharing close personal relations, cultural connections and commercial linkages. Hong Kong is Zhejiang's largest source of foreign investment, the largest partner in trade in services and second-largest destination for Zhejiang's overseas investments. By the end of 2024, Hong Kong has established over 30,000 enterprises in Zhejiang, while Zhejiang had invested in over 3,000 enterprises in Hong Kong. The mutually beneficial collaboration between Zhejiang and Hong Kong is an exemplary model of regional cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong.Mr Xie stated that Zhejiang's digital economy is vibrant, with outstanding advantages in industry agglomeration and strong momentum in developing industry and information technology. Ningbo and Hong Kong are both international port cities, sharing a close bond, human connection and commercial ties, with a long-standing history of interaction between the two places. Looking towards the future, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will continue to support Ningbo and Hong Kong in strengthening exchange and cooperation, promoting complementary advantages to make new and greater contributions to ensure the prosperity of Hong Kong's economy and the nation's modernisation.Mr Yan said that the China Securities Regulatory Commission fully supports mainland enterprises listing in Hong Kong. In March 2023, the China Securities Regulatory Commission implemented new regulations for overseas listings and established a regulatory coordination mechanism with various ministries. Since implementing the new rules, 141 mainland enterprises have completed the filing process for listing in Hong Kong, including 19 enterprises from Zhejiang. Among these, 13 Zhejiang enterprises and one Ningbo enterprise have completed their listing. These companies are involved in key sectors, such as information technology, biomedicine and consumer goods, contributing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange ranking fourth globally in IPOs in 2024.He pointed out that the next step for the China Securities Regulatory Commission is to continue improving the institutional mechanism to provide a more transparent, efficient and predictable regulatory environment for overseas listings by enterprises.Mr Lu remarked that Hong Kong would become a "super navigator" for Zhejiang's globalisation efforts, while Zhejiang would become Hong Kong's best partner.He said: "In terms of deepening economic cooperation, Zhejiang enterprises can leverage Hong Kong's international platform to further expand into global markets and enhance their brand visibility. Hong Kong enterprises can also increase their investments in Zhejiang and Ningbo to share the benefits of Mainland China's economic development. In the technology field, we see joint efforts by research institutions and enterprises from both sides, and we believe that more technological innovation and industrialisation will be achieved in both regions."Mr Peng stated that for many years, members of Hong Kong’s Ningbo community have been contributing to the development of Hong Kong and the nation, creating many inspiring stories of patriotism showing love for their hometown and showcasing entrepreneurial innovation.He noted: "In recent years, cooperation between Ningbo and Hong Kong has been greatly advanced and continuously deepened, yielding fruitful results. For the people of Ningbo, Hong Kong is not only the world-renowned 'Pearl of the Orient', but also a vital force driving Ningbo's reform, opening up, and modernisation. It is a place of deep emotional connections and an opportunity-rich city linking us to the wider world. Ningbo will strive to elevate Ningbo-Hong Kong cooperation to new heights."Dr Lam said: “This event showcased Hong Kong’s unique advantages as an international business hub and explored how Zhejiang enterprises, particularly those from Ningbo, can leverage our business platform and partner with our expert professional services to optimise their operations and accelerate their global expansion.”Following the opening ceremony, Deputy Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government Michael Wong introduced Hong Kong’s advantages, encouraging Zhejiang enterprises to utilise Hong Kong's platform to connect with international markets. He noted that since 2022, over 80 key enterprises have established themselves or expanded their operations in Hong Kong, with 80% coming from Mainland China, including many leading companies across fields, such as AI and robotics, data science, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, life and health technology and fintech.Mr Wong said: "In this era, in which the global economy and international trade face significant challenges, we need to unite and work together more than ever. In Hong Kong, we will leverage our strengths to meet the nation's needs and actively integrate into the country's overall development. We hope to join hands with mainland enterprises to create a better tomorrow."In her keynote speech, Casa Bauhinia Co-Founder Prof Anna Pao Sohmen shared insights on future Zhejiang (Ningbo) - Hong Kong collaboration. She stated that Hong Kong enjoys a long-standing legal system, an open free market and an excellent strategic location, and with the enterprising spirit of Ningbo enterprises, they can surely create golden opportunities.She said: "The pragmatic and open approach of Ningbo, combined with Hong Kong's 'Lion Rock spirit' and can-do approach, will certainly lead to breakthroughs."During the event, Invest Hong Kong signed MOUs with 12 Zhejiang (including Ningbo) enterprise representatives, advancing key Zhejiang-Hong Kong and Ningbo-Hong Kong collaboration projects.Yesterday, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee and Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee Wang Hao attended the First Plenary Session of the Hong Kong/Zhejiang Co-operation Conference. The Zhejiang/Hong Kong co-operation mechanism was established during the conference, marking a new chapter for comprehensive exchange and collaboration between the two regions. At the meeting, the two governments signed MoUs on 13 key areas, covering 51 projects. One MoU signed between HKTDC and the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province outlined aims for the HKTDC to proactively encourage Hong Kong businesses to invest and expand in Zhejiang, and to also organise trade delegations from various sectors to visit Zhejiang. The two counterparts will continue to explore new areas of trade collaboration to promote high-quality development.During the panel discussion today, distinguished guests – including Chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Dr Sunny Chai, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Bonnie Chan; and Chief Executive Officer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong Vivian Cheung – exchanged thoughts on collaboration opportunities in finance, I&T and supply chain. Executive Director and Co-President of Tigermed Hao Wu also shared his company’s success in achieving international growth by leveraging Hong Kong’s platform.The three thematic roundtable sessions held in the afternoon attracted numerous enterprises. Focusing on topics such as listing in Hong Kong, opportunities for innovation and technology companies, and cross-border supply chain management, the sessions brought together institutions and businesses from Hong Kong and Zhejiang for in-depth and targeted discussions on future collaborations.During the event, HKTDC, Invest Hong Kong and the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government set up consultation booths to provide professional advisory services to attendees.The forum has become an important platform for deepening Zhejiang-Hong Kong collaboration, enabling more mainland enterprises to leverage Hong Kong’s business advantages and partner with its professional services sector to expand globally.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3GonfSlHKSAR Chief Executive John Lee (seventh left), Executive Vice Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Zhou Ji (sixth left), Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Xie Shaofeng (fifth right), Chief Risk Officer and Director General of the Department of Public Offering Supervision of the China Securities Regulatory Commission Yan Bojin (fourth left), Vice Governor of Zhejiang Provincial Government Lu Shan (fifth left), Standing Member of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Committee Peng Jiaxue (sixth right), Mayor of Ningbo and Deputy Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Government Tang Feifan (second left), HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam (third right) and HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong (first right) attended Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference – Zhejiang Ningbo Forum cum Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum todayHKSAR Chief Executive John LeeExecutive Vice Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Zhou JiChief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Xie ShaofengChief Risk Officer and Director General of the Department of Public Offering Supervision of the China Securities Regulatory Commission Yan BojinVice Governor of Zhejiang Provincial Government Lu ShanStanding Member of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Committee Peng JiaxueHKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N LamDeputy Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government Michael WongCo-founder of Casa Bauhinia Prof Anna Pao SohmenDuring the panel discussion, distinguished guests, including Chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Dr Sunny Chai (second left), Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Bonnie Chan (second right); and Chief Executive Officer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong Vivian Cheung (first right), exchanged thoughts on collaboration opportunities in finance, I&T and supply chainDuring the event, Invest Hong Kong signed MOUs with 12 Zhejiang enterprise representatives, advancing key Zhejiang-Hong Kong and Ningbo-Hong Kong collaboration projects. HKTDC, Invest Hong Kong and the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government set up consultation booths to provide professional advisory services to attendeesMedia enquiriesCity Express (PR agency):Lou JinjingTel: (86) 15005897910Email: loujinjing@hbjt.com.cnLiu YingTel: (86) 15706780806Email: 894353323@qq.comHKTDC’s Shanghai Office:Sun PingTel: (86) 21-63528488Email: p.sun@hktdc.orgHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Graphene Manufacturing Group Provides Quarterly ATM Sales Update ACN Newswire

Graphene Manufacturing Group Provides Quarterly ATM Sales Update

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - April 25, 2025) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") provides a quarterly update with respect to the Company's previously announced "at-the-market" equity program (the "ATM Program") launched on June 13, 2024. The ATM Program allows the Company to issue and sell, from time to time, up to C$20,000,000 of its ordinary shares ("Ordinary Shares") from treasury to the public, at the Company's discretion, pursuant to an equity distribution agreement between the Company and Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation (the "Agent").During the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025, the Company issued a total of 866,500 Ordinary Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") at an average price of C$0.7965 per share under the ATM Program, providing gross proceeds of C$690,196.80. Commissions of C$20,705.90 were paid to the Agent in relation to these distributions, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of C$669,490.90.For further details on the ATM Program, see the Company's news release dated June 14, 2024.About GMG www.graphenemg.comGMG is a clean-technology company which seeks to offer energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene, including that manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process.GMG has developed a proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications. The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications.In the energy savings segment, GMG has focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving paint), lubricants and fluids. In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of G+AI Batteries.For further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/249768 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Edvantage Group Announces FY2025 Interim Results ACN Newswire

Edvantage Group Announces FY2025 Interim Results

Highlights (Unaudited relevant data for the six months ended 28 February 2025)- Revenue increased by 7.5% YoY to approximately RMB1,247.5 million;- Number of student enrolled up by 4.4%, against last corresponding period, to approximately 100,300;- Cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB2,070.8 million, ample liquidity;- Interim dividend 6.6 HK cents per share, dividend payout ratio 30%.HONG KONG, Apr 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Edvantage Group Holdings Limited (“Edvantage Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 0382.HK) has announced its unaudited FY2025 Interim Results for the six months ended 28 February 2025 (the “Reporting Period”). With the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) giving it advantage in school operation, the Group continued to increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI), industry-education integration, internationalization, innovation and entrepreneurship, teaching team, and campus facilities, as such, strengthened its high-quality education brand.During the Reporting Period, the Group made revenue of approximately RMB1,247.5 million, a 7.5% increase against the last corresponding period. The increase was mainly attributable to the increase in student enrollment at the Group’s Huashang Vocational College and Urban Vocational College, as well as the rise in the average tuition fees at its schools in China. The Group’s cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB2,070.8 million, indicating of its ample liquidity. The number of students enrolled in the Group’s schools continued to climb year by year, reaching approximately 100,300, up by approximately 4.4% year-on-year. The Board of Directors recommended payment of an interim dividend of HK6.6 cents per share for the six months ended 28 February 2025, representing a dividend payout ratio of 30%, which is also marked as the Group’s 12th consecutive dividend payout since listing.From left to right: Ms. Liu Wenqi, Chief Operating Officer; Ms. Liu Yi Man, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Liu Yuk Tung, Chief Financial Officer.Increasing investment in high-quality education to build a world-renowned education brandThe Group has held fast to the educational philosophy of “building a century-old prestigious school and nurturing outstanding talents for China”, believing that strategic investment and visionary planning are crucial to developing a high-quality education brand. During the Reporting Period, the Group acquired the land use rights of three plots on the Jiangmen campus, giving it a solid foundation to continue to expand school capacity and accommodate future student growth. The Group also actively brought in industry experts and academic leaders and vigorously expanded its dual-qualified teaching team. Moreover, via overseas inclusive courses, expanding its international institutional cooperation network, and broadening teachers’ and students’ international horizon the Group has been facilitating overseas expansion of China’s vocational education.Closely following national policies and actively embracing educational reforms and vigorously developing “AI + talent training” and industry-education integrationIn the new era of AI deeply empowering education, the Group has adopted "AI + talent cultivation" as core strategy, comprehensively upgrading the education system by building intelligent education platform, introducing AI teaching assistants, AI general education courses, etc. The Group is also continuously strengthening the integration of industry and education, focusing on emerging fields such as AI, smart manufacturing, and the digital economy. Through collaborations with leading enterprises including Huawei, Baidu, and JD.com, the Group has established industry-specific colleges, workshops, and real-world corporate projects to ensure precise alignment with industry needs, as well as continuing to nurture highly-skilled talent for national strategic industries.Future ProspectsLooking ahead, open to opportunities of the industrial upgrade of the GBA and development of national strategic emerging industries, the Group will closely follow national policies and seize the “Golden 15-year window” for high-quality development in higher vocational education. It will actively align with talent demands of the GBA, flexibly optimize its academic program offerings, and continue to enhance education quality and strengthen its educational distinctiveness, striving to build a globally renowned education brand, while delivering long-term sustainable value to shareholders.About Edvantage Group Holdings LimitedEdvantage Group Holdings Limited (“Edvantage Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 0382.HK) is the largest private business higher education and vocational education group in the Greater Bay Area, and an early mover in education sector in pursuing international expansion, listed in Hong Kong Main Board on 16 July 2019. The total number of full-time student enrolments of the Group was approximately 100,300 as of 28 February 2025. Operated 9 private education institutions, namely, Guangzhou Huashang College (Applied Undergraduate), Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College (Higher Vocational Education) and Guangdong Huashang Technical School (Secondary Vocational Education) located in Guangdong Province, the PRC; Urban Vocational College of Sichuan (Higher Vocational Education) and Urban Technician College of Sichuan (Secondary Vocational Education) in Sichuan Province, the PRC; GBA Business School (GBABS) in Hong Kong, the PRC; Global Business College of Australia (GBCA) and Edvantage Institute Australia (EIA) in Australia; as well as Edvantage Institute (Singapore) (EIS) in the downtown of Singapore.While focusing on school operations, the Group also actively fulfil corporate social responsibility, extensively contributing to social welfare programmes including charity, poverty alleviation, education and revitalisation, in order to take the initiative in repaying society through action. Since its listing, the Group has made outstanding contributions in the field of ESG and has won the “Best ESG Innovation Award” from Zhitong Finance and the “Outstanding Enterprise for ESG Innovative Practice” from Gelonghui in 2024. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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TIME Interconnect Technology Limited Announces Final Results For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 ACN Newswire

TIME Interconnect Technology Limited Announces Final Results For The Year Ended 31 December 2024

HONG KONG, Apr 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TIME Interconnect Technology Limited (“TIME Interconnect”, Stock Code: 1729.HK, with its subsidiaries collectively referred to as the “Group”) , a leading manufacturer of cable assembly, digital cable, and server products, has recently announced its final results for the year ended 31 December 2024 is pleased to announce its final results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the “Current Year” or “FY2024”). The Group achieved record-breaking growth, driven by strategic expansions in high-margin sectors and excellent execution. During the FY2024, global economic growth experienced a notable slowdown, primarily due to persistently high borrowing costs, the gradual withdrawal of fiscal support, and heightened geo-economic fragmentation. These factors collectively exerted downward pressure on overall market demand. Moreover, cyclical imbalances among major economies began to stabilise, with economic activities gradually returning to potential levels. Amid this challenging macroeconomic landscape, the Group demonstrated agility and resilience by accelerating its business transformation and product upgrades. Notably, it capitalised on the surging demand for server and data centre infrastructure driven by the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), which remained a key growth engine and contributed to strong revenue performance in the data centre and specialty cable segments. For the Current Year, the Group recorded revenue amounting to HK$7,388.8 million, represented an increase of HK$2562.5 million or 53.1% as compared with HK$4,826.3 million for the Previous Year. Operating profit for the Current Year was HK$623.6 million, represented an increase of HK$190.2 million or 43.9%, as compared with HK$433.4 million for the Previous Year. The operating profit margin dropped slightly from 9.0% to 8.4% for the Current Year, primarily attributable to an increase in research and development expenditure. Net profit of the Current Year was HK$450.5 million, represented an increase of HK$172.9 million or 62.3%, as compared with HK$277.6 million for the Previous Year, with the net profit margin raised from 5.8% to 6.1% for the Current Year*. Basic earnings per share for the Current Year was HK23.2 cents as compared to the basic earnings per share of HK14.2 cents in the Previous Year. Business Review The Group’s turnover by market sector is as follows: Market SectorTurnover (HK$ million) Share of Turnover Year ended 31 December 2024Nine months ended 31 December 2023ChangesYear ended 31 December 2024Nine months ended 31 December 2023Cable assembly Data centre1,213.5 791.0 53.4% 16.4% 16.4% Telecommunication566.8 555.4 2.1% 7.7% 11.5% Medical equipment 816.6 258.0 216.5% 11.1% 5.3% Industrial equipment 29.2 24.4 19.7% 0.4% 0.5% Automotive 157.7 100.4 57.1% 2.1% 2.1% Digital cable Networking cable 1,179.9 788.7 49.6% 16.0% 16.4% Specialty cable 237.0 77.0 207.8% 3.2% 1.6% Server 3,188.1 2,231.4 42.9% 43.1% 46.2% Total 7,388.8 4,826.3 53.1% 100% 100% Data centre sectorThe revenue of the data centre segment increased by HK$422.5 million to HK$1,213.5 million for the Current Year as compared to HK$791.0 million for the Previous Year. Benefiting from the surge in artificial intelligence and server upgrades, shipment levels remained strong during the FY2024, and the sector remained to be the highest revenue contributor in the cable assembly business. Telecommunication sectorRevenue from the telecommunication sector rose by HK$11.4 million to HK$566.8 million for the Current Year, compared to HK$555.4 million in the Previous Year. Although part of the production capacity has been shifted to data centre sector due to its order volume increased. But better margin orders of telecommunication sector have been retained to improve the product portfolio of overall cable assembly business. Medical equipment sectorDuring the Current Year, the Group paid more attention and efforts in the medical equipment cables business and continued to enhance its medical equipment customers base, as well as to strengthen its R&D capabilities. Benefited from the setup of two new plants last year, Time Kunshan and Time Jiangxi, and expanded production capacity and R&D capabilities for medical equipment cables products, the revenue of the medical equipment sector for the Current Year significantly increased to HK$816.6 million, representing a substantial rise of HK$558.6 million compared to HK$258.0 million for the Previous Year. The Group continued to increase investment in this sector, enhancing both production capacity and R&D capabilities. The Group expects that, with growing health awareness, demand for medical equipment will continue to rise. Industrial equipment sectorDespite the underperforming global economic recovery, and the pressures from high inflation and interest rates on economic activities, the revenue of the industrial equipment sector increased. The revenue rose from HK$24.4 million in the Previous Year to HK$29.2 million for the FY2024, representing an increase of 19.7%. Automotive sectorDespite the ongoing impact of geopolitics and the trade war, sales orders for automotive wire harness products remained at a relatively low level. However, the revenue of the automotive sector increased to HK$157.7 million for the Current Year, up by HK$57.3 million from HK$100.4 million in the Previous Year. The Group still believes that the automotive wiring products can help the Group to provide its customers with a broader product portfolio, and to step into a new business sector by enriching the Group’s business portfolio and broadening its unique customer base, which can capture opportunities brought by the booming electric vehicle market. Additionally, the Group established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Linkz Cables Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. ("Linkz Mexico"), in Mexico, aiming to increase its market share outside China and Asia. Networking cable sectorEven a lot of negative factors, such as the divergences between countries, war, high interest rates, strong US dollar and high inflation, were remained exist, during the FY2024, overseas orders for the networking cable sector continued to improve, with revenue rising to HK$1,179.9 million, an increase of HK$391.2 million from HK$788.7 million in the Previous Year. The increase in copper prices reflects ongoing growth in market demand. Furthermore, the establishment of Linkz Mexico has helped enhance the Group's market share in the United States and Mexico. Specialty cable sectorDriven by the surge in demand for high-speed cables fuelled by artificial intelligence applications, the specialty cable sector experienced robust growth. Revenue for the sector increased significantly to HK$237.0 million for the FY2024, up by HK$160.0 million or 207.8% compared to HK$77.0 million in the Previous Year. The growth in high-speed cables also contributed to improved profit margins, further enhancing the Group's overall profitability. Server sectorDuring the Current Year, the revenue of the server sector grew significantly to HK$3,188.1 million, an increase of HK$956.7 million compared to HK$2,231.4 million in the Previous Year. Despite challenges in the first half of the year due to shortages in key component supplies, the Group worked very hard to find all the business solutions to cope with this situation. Finally, the supply of these key components has been resolved and the production has been resumed immediately, leading to a strong recovery in the second half. Continued strong demand for servers further drove business growth. ProspectDespite challenges in the macroeconomic environment, including global growth uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, the Group’s management remains confident in its future business development. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to embrace flexibility and continuous innovation, focusing on strengthening supply chain resilience, expanding international presence, and driving diversified business growth to ensure long-term development. In the FY2024, the Group has proactively expanded its overseas business with the establishment of Linkz Mexico, a wholly-owned subsidiary. The new factory is expected to commence full production within the year, primarily manufacturing digital cables and automotive wire harness products. This aligns with the "China-Plus-One" strategy, mitigating geopolitical risks and ensuring export stability. With the rapid growth in demand for electric vehicles, automotive wire harness products have become a key driver for the Group’s next phase of growth. Meanwhile, the acceleration of global 5G deployment, along with the normalisation of remote work and cloud applications, will continue to propel the Group’s growth in telecommunications cables and server solutions. In the server segment, the Group has successfully expanded its data centre product line through its JDM/ODM business model, continuously customising solutions to meet the needs of brand clients. Riding on the PRC government’s “channelling computing resources from the eastern areas to the western regions” initiative and leveraging Luxshare Group’s technological platform and market resources, the Group will further scale its data centre business and seize the significant market opportunities arising from the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing. In the medical technology sector, Dr. Cua Tin Yin Simon, the Group’s CEO, remains optimistic about the prospects, “In 2024, the Group further increased its investments, including a stake in a Japanese medical and healthcare company with a proven operational history of over 30 years. In addition, the Group invested in a UK-based startup with seven years of professional experience in haptics and virtual reality. This company has developed innovative wearable haptic technology capable of simulating weight, resistance, and assistive forces in virtual environments. With initial applications in digital health and fitness within the spatial computing space, the technology merges wellness, fitness, and gaming to optimise human performance—targeting the vast markets of gaming and neuromuscular rehabilitation. The Group believes that these strategic investments will allow it to leverage the companies’ technological expertise and create synergy in developing medical-related products, particularly in R&D, manufacturing, and global market expansion. In line with our expansion strategy, two new liaison offices—Time US and Time UK—have also been established to deepen our global business presence.” Additionally, in 2024, Dr. Cua facilitated the establishment of the Medical Engineering and Innovation Council under the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI), where he serves as Co-Chair alongside Chuang Tzu Hsiung, Chairman of both FHKI and the Hong Kong New Industrialisation Development Alliance. The council is dedicated to establish a medical engineering frontier tracking mechanism to deeply explore technology transformation and commercialization potential. Secondly, it constructs an integrated "Government-Industry-University-Research-Investment" collaborative platform, consolidating government policies, university R&D, clinical resources, and industrial capital. By establishing joint laboratories and rapid conversion channels, it accelerates the commercialization of scientific research outcomes. Simultaneously, the council strengthens cross-border cooperation by connecting global innovation networks, introducing international certification bodies and technology transfer platforms, assisting Hong Kong enterprises in overcoming overseas market access barriers, and establishing cross-border industry-university-research bases to reinforce the region's innovation hub status. Finally, it implements a full-cycle industry cultivation program, providing comprehensive support for start-ups from prototype development, regulatory certification, clinical trials to mass production. While promoting traditional industry transformation and global market expansion, it facilitates the formation of a complete ecosystem for Hong Kong's medical technology industry - "Research & Development - Conversion - Industrialization" - to address global health challenges and enhance international competitiveness. The Group believes that, while pursuing business growth, it is also essential to fulfill its corporate social responsibility by actively addressing social issues such as health, innovation, and industry upgrading. Moving forward, the Group will focus on high-potential areas, leveraging innovation, collaboration, and sustainability to strengthen its core competitiveness and position itself as a leading provider of network solutions and medical technology infrastructure, creating greater value for shareholders and society. Key Milestone - Establishment of the Medical Engineering and Innovation Council About TIME Interconnect Technology Limited TIME Interconnect Technology Limited is a well-established supplier of customised interconnect solutions with over 30 years’ experience in the industry. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong, and has manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, Suzhou, Jiangxi and Huizhou, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), Japan and Mexico. The Group currently manufactures and supplies a wide variety of copper & optical fiber cable assemblies, digital cable products and servers which are produced to the specifications and designs of its individual customer partners. Its products are used by a number of established PRC and international customers in a variety of market sectors, including telecommunication, data centre, industrial equipment, medical equipment, automotive wire harness, digital cable and server. This press release is disseminated by Bright Communications International Limited on behalf of TIME Interconnect Technology Limited. For further enquiries, please contact Bright Communications International Limited: Ms. Ashley KungTel: (852) 46371627Mob: (852) 6608 9927Email:ashley.kung@brightcommns.com*Note: The financial year end date of the Company has been changed from 31 March to 31 December in July 2023. For details, please refer to the Company’s announcement dated 24 July 2023. In view of this change, the consolidated financial statements of the Group cover the twelve-month period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 and the comparative figures cover the nine-month period from 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2023. It should be noted that the financial data presented herein are being compared with that for the nine-month period ended 31 December 2023. The difference in duration of the two financial periods should be considered when making year-on-year comparisons. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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NEC achieves Japan’s longest terrestrial wireless optical communication over 10 km JCN Newswire

NEC achieves Japan’s longest terrestrial wireless optical communication over 10 km

TOKYO, Apr 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has successfully achieved Japan’s longest terrestrial wireless optical communication (*), or free-space optical (FSO) communication, over a distance of more than 10 km. In addition, NEC has successfully conducted FSO communications between an observation deck at TOKYO SKYTREE®, the tallest structure in Japan, and a location on the ground approximately 3 km away, representing a significant change in elevation.FSO is a wireless communication method that enables high-speed and high-capacity communication compared to radio waves. It transmits and receives light beams without using physical paths such as optical fibers. Additionally, it has high directionality and does not spread beams, resulting in low risk of interception by third parties, reduced interference and congestion in communication, and no need for radio wave usage permits.These newly developed technologies are expected to be utilized for communications in locations and regions where it is difficult to install optical fiber, and for communications between ships at sea and the land. In addition, it is expected that the technologies will be used as an alternative or emergency communication method in the event of a disaster when wired communication networks become damaged, making communications difficult, as well as for highly confidential short- and medium-range communications related to national security.Conventionally, one of the challenges for FSO communications has been overcoming the negative impact on stable communications from atmospheric turbulence, such as heat haze, that increase with distance, and it has been difficult to grasp atmospheric turbulence that differs between different elevations.NEC has now successfully achieved communication over a distance of more than 10 km and communications at different elevations with FSO communication by applying its capture and tracking technology developed for its communication systems and long-distance optical communication technology used in satellites.Overview and Results of the Demonstration Experiment1. Long-Distance TestLocation: Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, JapanPeriod: January–February 2025Content: NEC conducted a communication demonstration between a pair of FSO communication devices located more than 10 km apart in Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture. As a result, NEC confirmed that automatic capture and tracking of bidirectional optical beams functioned correctly even over long distances, enabling communication.2. Elevation Difference TestLocation: TOKYO SKYTREE, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, JapanPeriod: March 2025Content: NEC conducted a demonstration of FSO communication between the rooftop of a TOKYO SKYTREE observation deck, which is 350 meters above ground level, and a point on the ground approximately 3 km away. As a result, NEC confirmed that communication was possible and also measured the effects on communications from atmospheric turbulence due to elevation differences.NEC will advance technological development based on the success of this demonstration, aiming to improve communication quality and reduce the device size from approximately 2 m³ to about 1% of the current size, so that it can be carried by one person, with plans to commercialize it by 2028. Furthermore, by combining quantum cryptography communication technology—which is expected to be applied to national-level critical infrastructure systems—with FSO communication technology, NEC aims to develop free-space quantum key distribution technology in the future, thereby enabling more secure communication. NEC also aims to apply this technology to communications between ground and satellites while continuing to advance its efforts to provide networks tailored to the diverse needs of its customers.(*)As of April 25, 2025. According to NEC research.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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DENSO Announces Year-End Financial Results JCN Newswire

DENSO Announces Year-End Financial Results

TOKYO, Apr 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, today announced global financial results for its 2025 fiscal year, ending March 31, 2025:Consolidated revenue totaled 7,161.8 billion yen (US$47.9 billion), a 0.2 percent increase from the previous year.Consolidated operating profit totaled 519.0 billion yen (US$3.5 billion), a 36.4 percent increase from the previous year.Consolidated profit attributable to owners of the parent company totaled 419.1 billion yen(US$2.8 billion), a 34.0 percent increase from the previous year.“Despite lower vehicle production volumes in Asia and suspensions of operations by Japanese customers, revenue increased compared to the previous year thanks in part to yen depreciation, which boosted our performance overall. Operating profit increased compared to the previous year as well through foreign exchange gains and cost management efforts, helping us overcome lower production volumes and increasing parts and material costs.” said Yasushi Matsui, CFO, Executive Vice President and member of the Board of Directors of DENSO CORPORATION. “In the next fiscal year, we forecast revenue to slightly decrease to 7,050.0 billion yen (US$47.2 billion), reflecting conversion differences caused by the precondition of a stronger yen. We forecast operating profit, however, to rise to 675.0 billion yen (US$4.5 billion) and operating profit margin to be 9.6%. To reach these targets, we will continue to manage increasing parts costs and foreign exchange losses, and leverage business improvement activities to exceed potential market challenges. The annual dividend for the concluded fiscal year is 64 yen, with DOE up to 3.5%. The forecast for the next fiscal year is 64 yen, same as the 2025 fiscal year. We continue to strive to improve the DOE level in a long-term and stable manner.”In Japan, revenue increased to 4,216.4 billion yen (US$28.2 billion), up 1.2% from the previous year, and operating profit increased to 220.5 billion yen (US$1,475.4 million), up 158.9% from the previous year.In North America, revenue increased to 1,863.2 billion yen (US$12.5 billion), up 5.4% from the previous year, and operating profit increased to 98.1 billion yen (US$656.0 million), up 79.8% from the previous year.In Europe, revenue decreased to 718.7 billion yen (US$4.8 billion), down 8.0% from the previous year, and operating profit decreased to 8.7 billion yen (US$57.9 million), down 72.1% from the previous year.In Asia, revenue decreased to 1,940.1 billion yen (US$13.0 billion), down 2.3% from the previous year and operating profit decreased to 169.5 billion yen (US$1,133.7 million), down 8.1% from the previous year.In other areas, revenue increased to 119.0 billion yen (US$0.8 billion), up 3.3% from the previous year, and operating profit decreased to 22.3 billion yen (US$149.0 million), down 10.1% from the previous year.Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026Revenue 7,050.0 billion yen[US$47.2 billion] -111.8 billion yen(-1.6 percent) Operating profit 675.0 billion yen[US$4.5 billion] +156.0 billion yen(+30.1 percent) Profit before profit taxes 743.0 billion yen[US$5.0 billion] +165.0 billion yen(+28.5 percent) Profit attributable to owners of the parent company 515.0 billion yen[US$3.4 billion] +95.9 billion yen(+22.9 percent) ROE 10.6% +2.6%pt(Notes)The above forecasts are created based on information obtained by the date of this announcement and the actual results may differ due to various causes in the future. U.S. dollar amounts have been translated, for convenience only, at the rate of 149.48yen = US$1, the approximate exchange rate prevailing in the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2025. Like in the U.S. billion is used in the sense of one thousand million. Foreign exchange rates of the Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026, as a precondition are US$=145.0yen, Euro=160.0yen, CNY=20.0yen.About DENSO CORPORATIONGlobally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO is a $47.9 billion leading mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in around 180 facilities worldwide to provide opportunities for rewarding careers and to produce cutting-edge electrification, powertrain, thermal and mobility electronics products, among others, that change how the world moves. In developing such solutions, the company’s 158,000 global employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. DENSO spent around 8.6 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. For more information about DENSO’s operations worldwide, visit https://www.denso.com/global. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Rusia ‘bersedia untuk mencapai persetujuan’ mengenai perang Ukraine, kata Lavrov

(SeaPRwire) - Menteri Luar Rusia, Sergey Lavrov berkata Kremlin "bersedia untuk mencapai persetujuan" untuk menamatkan perang Ukraine, yang telah berlarutan selama lebih tiga tahun.Dalam petikan wawancara yang akan disiarkan penuh pada hari Ahad, Lavrov memberitahu CBS News bahawa beliau bersetuju dengan kenyataan Presiden Trump bahawa rundingan antara Ukraine dan Rusia "bergerak ke arah yang betul."Komen Lavrov itu muncul selepas Trump mengkritik Presiden Rusia Vladimir Putin dan menuntut beliau menghentikan serangan maut di Ukraine."Saya tidak gembira dengan serangan Rusia ke atas KYIV. Tidak perlu, dan masa yang sangat buruk. Vladimir, BERHENTI! 5,000 tentera seminggu sedang mati. Mari kita selesaikan perjanjian damai," tulis Trump.Bagaimanapun, Lavrov juga memberitahu CBS News bahawa terdapat "beberapa perkara khusus, elemen perjanjian, yang perlu diperhalusi," tetapi tidak menjelaskan apa yang sedang dirundingkan.Lavrov juga nampaknya menjelaskan kepada Trump bahawa Rusia tidak akan menyerahkan Crimea, yang dirampas negara itu daripada Ukraine pada tahun 2014. Bagaimanapun, Presiden Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy berkata minggu ini bahawa negaranya tidak akan mengiktiraf kawalan Rusia ke atas Crimea, kerana ia akan bertentangan dengan perlembagaan Ukraine. Trump mengecam Zelenskyy atas kenyataan "berapi-api" itu dan berkata dalam satu hantaran di Truth Social bahawa komen itu "sangat berbahaya" kepada usaha damai."Kenyataan berapi-api itulah yang menyukarkan untuk menyelesaikan perang ini," tulis Trump. Dalam hantaran yang sama, beliau berkata sudah tiba masanya untuk Rusia dan Ukraine untuk "menyelesaikannya" dan mencapai persetujuan.Putin masih belum bersetuju dengan cadangan A.S. untuk menghentikan perang, dan masih tidak jelas apa sebenarnya yang akan membuatkan beliau menandatangani perjanjian. Bagaimanapun, pentadbiran Trump masih optimis tentang usaha mereka untuk menamatkan konflik maut itu.Ketika bercakap kepada wartawan di Oval Office pada hari Khamis, Trump berkata bahawa beliau berpendapat Ukraine dan Rusia "mahu keamanan sekarang" dan bahawa "mereka bersedia untuk melakukan sesuatu." Beliau kemudian meminta Setiausaha Negara Marco Rubio untuk memberi pendapat tentang status rundingan damai."Perang ini boleh ditamatkan. Kedua-dua pihak hanya perlu bersetuju dengannya," kata Rubio kepada wartawan. Beliau juga berkata terdapat "pertemuan baik pada hujung minggu," yang mungkin tertumpu kepada menamatkan konflik.Rubio menambah bahawa keputusan serangan maut Rusia ke atas Ukraine harus mengingatkan dunia mengapa penting untuk melihat keamanan di rantau ini.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Jeneral Rusia terbunuh dalam pengeboman kereta di kawasan Moscow, kata penyiasat Berita

Jeneral Rusia terbunuh dalam pengeboman kereta di kawasan Moscow, kata penyiasat

(SeaPRwire) - Seorang terbunuh pada hari Jumaat dalam pengeboman kereta di luar Moscow, menurut agensi penyiasatan jenayah tertinggi Rusia.Jawatankuasa Penyiasatan berkata bahawa Leftenan Jeneral Yaroslav Moskalik, seorang timbalan ketua jabatan operasi utama di Staf Am angkatan bersenjata Rusia, terbunuh oleh alat letupan yang diletakkan di dalam keretanya di Balashikha.Alat letupan itu dipasang dengan serpihan peluru, kata jurucakap Jawatankuasa Penyiasatan, Svetlana Petrenko. Pelaku letupan itu tidak jelas.Serangan itu berlaku ketika utusan White House, Steve Witkoff tiba di Moscow pada hari Jumaat untuk pertemuan dengan . Pentadbiran Trump sedang berusaha untuk menjadi perantara perjanjian untuk menamatkan perang di Ukraine.Imej yang diambil di tempat kejadian pengeboman menunjukkan sebuah kereta Volkswagen Golf yang terbakar di luar sebuah bangunan pangsapuri di Balashikha.Serangan itu juga berlaku berikutan pembunuhan Leftenan Jeneral Igor Kirillov, yang meninggal dunia pada 17 Disember di Moscow apabila bom yang disembunyikan pada skuter elektrik yang diletakkan di luar bangunan pangsapurinya meletup ketika dia keluar ke pejabatnya.Pihak berkuasa Rusia menyalahkan Ukraine atas pembunuhan Kirillov, dan agensi keselamatan Ukraine mengakui bahawa mereka berada di belakang serangan itu.Pengeboman itu berlaku sehari selepas mendakwa Kirillov dengan jenayah. Bahan letupan dalam kejadian itu mempunyai kuasa kira-kira 300 gram TNT, menurut agensi berita kerajaan Rusia, Tass.Kirillov didakwa oleh Ukraine kerana menggunakan senjata kimia terlarang di medan perang. Beberapa negara juga telah meletakkannya di bawah sekatan kerana peranannya dalam perang terhadap Ukraine, lapor AP. Digital's Elizabeth Pritchett, Anders Hagstrom, Greg Wehner and Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Forum Ekonomi Dunia meluluskan siasatan baharu terhadap dakwaan pemberi maklumat terhadap pengasas Klaus Schwab Berita

Forum Ekonomi Dunia meluluskan siasatan baharu terhadap dakwaan pemberi maklumat terhadap pengasas Klaus Schwab

(SeaPRwire) - World Economic Forum – badan globalis yang menganjurkan perhimpunan tahunan elit di Davos, Switzerland – menyokong siasatan bebas terhadap dakwaan pemberi maklumat yang dibawa terhadap pengasasnya, Klaus Schwab, Digital telah mengesahkan.Aduan pemberi maklumat itu pertama kali dilaporkan oleh pada hari Selasa, sehari selepas Schwab, 87, meletak jawatan sebagai pengerusi dan sebagai ahli Lembaga Pemegang Amanah, berkuat kuasa serta-merta.Menurut Journal, seorang pemberi maklumat tanpa nama menulis surat kepada lembaga – yang termasuk bekas Naib Presiden Al Gore, Ratu Rania dari Jordan dan Presiden Bank Pusat Eropah Christine Lagarde sebagai ahli – mendakwa salah laku kewangan dan etika oleh Schwab dan isterinya, Hilde. Dakwaan itu termasuk Schwab didakwa meminta subordinat untuk mengeluarkan beribu-ribu dolar dari ATM bagi pihaknya dan menggunakan dana WEF untuk membayar urutan peribadi di dalam bilik di hotel.Surat itu dilaporkan juga mendakwa isterinya, bekas kakitangan WEF, mengatur mesyuarat "token" yang dibiayai oleh forum untuk mewajarkan perjalanan percutian mewah atas perbelanjaan organisasi.Seorang jurucakap bagi keluarga Schwab menafikan semua dakwaan mengenai perjalanan mewah dan pengeluaran wang, memberitahu Journal bahawa Klaus Schwab akan sentiasa membayar balik forum untuk sebarang urutan yang dikenakan ke hotel semasa melancong. Jurucakap itu juga memberitahu Journal bahawa keluarga itu merancang untuk memfailkan saman terhadap sesiapa yang bertanggungjawab terhadap surat pemberi maklumat dan "sesiapa sahaja yang menyebarkan pembohongan ini."Journal melaporkan bahawa lembaga itu mengadakan mesyuarat tergempar pada Ahad Paskah mengenai dakwaan pemberi maklumat untuk mempertimbangkan tindakan selanjutnya."Lembaga Pemegang Amanah World Economic Forum sebulat suara menyokong keputusan Jawatankuasa Audit dan Risiko untuk memulakan siasatan bebas berikutan surat pemberi maklumat yang mengandungi dakwaan terhadap bekas Pengerusi Klaus Schwab," kata WEF dalam satu kenyataan yang diperoleh oleh Digital. "Keputusan ini dibuat selepas berunding dengan penasihat undang-undang luar dan selaras dengan tanggungjawab fidusiari Forum.""Siasatan akan diketuai oleh Jawatankuasa Audit dan Risiko dengan sokongan pakar undang-undang bebas," kenyataan itu menyambung. "Jawatankuasa akan bergerak dengan segera untuk menentukan proses dan parameternya serta akan berkongsi kemajuannya dengan Lembaga. Walaupun Forum mengambil serius dakwaan ini, ia menekankan bahawa ia masih belum terbukti, dan akan menunggu hasil siasatan untuk memberi komen lebih lanjut.""Di bawah kepengerusian sementara Peter Brabeck-Letmathe dan kepimpinan berterusan Presiden dan CEO Børge Brende, Forum kekal komited sepenuhnya terhadap misi dan tanggungjawabnya."Dalam mengumumkan peletakan jawatan Schwab pada hari Isnin, WEF berkata lembaga "mengakui pencapaian cemerlang" Schwab yang bersara."Beliau mencipta platform global terkemuka untuk dialog dan kemajuan, dan Lembaga menyatakan rasa terima kasihnya atas 55 tahun kepimpinan tanpa henti di pucuk pimpinan Forum," kata WEF dalam satu kenyataan. "Pada masa dunia sedang mengalami transformasi pesat, keperluan untuk dialog inklusif untuk menavigasi kerumitan dan membentuk masa depan tidak pernah menjadi lebih kritikal. Lembaga Pemegang Amanah World Economic Forum menggariskan kepentingan untuk kekal teguh dalam misi dan nilainya sebagai pemudah cara kemajuan. Membina peranannya yang dipercayai, Forum akan terus menghimpunkan pemimpin dari semua sektor dan wilayah untuk bertukar pandangan dan memupuk kerjasama."Mesyuarat tahunan di Davos selama bertahun-tahun telah menghimpunkan eksekutif perniagaan terkemuka, pemimpin kerajaan, ahli akademik, organisasi antarabangsa, tokoh budaya, legenda sukan dan selebriti untuk perbualan mengenai hal ehwal ekonomi dunia.Presiden Donald Trump berucap pada mesyuarat Davos dari jauh pada bulan Januari, hanya tiga hari selepas pelantikannya."Apa yang disaksikan oleh dunia dalam tempoh 72 jam yang lalu adalah tidak kurang daripada revolusi akal sehat," kata Trump, bercakap tentang rancangannya untuk memulakan "Zaman Keemasan" bagi Amerika. "Negara kita akan menjadi lebih kuat, lebih kaya dan lebih bersatu berbanding sebelum ini, dan seluruh planet ini akan menjadi lebih aman dan makmur sebagai hasil daripada momentum yang luar biasa ini dan apa yang kita lakukan dan akan lakukan."Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Pelajar Perancis Ditahan Selepas Serangan Tikam Mengorbankan 1 Maut, 3 Cedera di Sekolah Katolik Swasta Berita

Pelajar Perancis Ditahan Selepas Serangan Tikam Mengorbankan 1 Maut, 3 Cedera di Sekolah Katolik Swasta

(SeaPRwire) - menahan seorang pelajar pada hari Khamis selepas dia didakwa membunuh seorang pelajar lain dan mencederakan tiga yang lain dalam serangan tikaman di sekolah Katolik swastanya. Penyerang berusia 15 tahun itu ditumpaskan oleh guru-guru di Sekolah Tinggi Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides di Nantes sebelum polis tiba, seorang jurucakap memberitahu Reuters. "Serangan pisau berlaku petang ini di sebuah sekolah swasta di Nantes," tulis Menteri Pendidikan Elisabeth Borne di X. "Saya akan ke sana bersama [Menteri Dalam Negeri] Bruno Retailleau untuk menyatakan solidariti saya dengan mangsa dan sokongan saya kepada komuniti pendidikan." Pelajar itu menikam empat pelajar dengan pisau semasa rehat makan tengah hari, menurut Associated Press. Polis memberitahu Reuters bahawa tidak ada apa-apa yang menunjukkan motif. Pelajar di sekolah itu memberitahu media Perancis di tempat kejadian bahawa mereka telah menerima e-mel daripada penyerang itu lebih awal pada hari itu dengan aduan yang tidak dinyatakan. Penyerang itu memakai pakaian serba hitam dan memakai topi keledar dan balaclava, melaporkan, memetik akhbar tempatan Ouest France. Gambar yang diambil berhampiran sekolah menunjukkan kehadiran keselamatan yang tinggi pada hari Khamis. Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Olympus Appoints New CEO JCN Newswire

Olympus Appoints New CEO

TOKYO, Apr 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announces the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) aimed at accelerating its ongoing transformation efforts in the medtech space. The Board of Directors has decided unanimously to appoint Bob White, a former Executive Vice President and President, Medical Surgical Portfolio for Medtronic, as a successor to Yasuo Takeuchi, Olympus’ Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO, effective June 1, 2025. Bob will also be proposed as a candidate for election to the Board at Olympus’ General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held in June 2025. “We are pleased to name Bob to this pivotal leadership role. He possesses a wealth of experience garnered from his tenure at various esteemed organizations within the medical technology sector. I look forward to welcoming him as a leader who will bring extensive knowledge and expertise to the company.” said Yasuo Takeuchi. “Over the course of his career, Bob has demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving both transformative growth and strategic initiatives. I am truly pleased that he is bringing this profound expertise and insight to Olympus.”Comment from Bob White“I am truly honored and grateful for the trust placed in me by the Board of Directors and the Nominating Committee. Olympus is an exceptional company, known for its market-leading solutions, cutting-edge technology, and remarkable people. I’m excited to bring my experience to the table and contribute to the company’s ongoing success and growth. I’ve long admired Olympus for its rich Japanese heritage, outstanding products, and unwavering commitment to serving the needs of both clinicians and patients.”Bob most recently served as Executive Vice President and President, Medical Surgical Portfolio for Medtronic until April 2024. Before then, he was Senior Vice President and President of Medtronic Asia Pacific, based in Singapore where he had responsibility for APAC as well as Japan. During his tenure at Covidien, he held the positions of President of Emerging Markets and President of Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions. He has seen numerous innovation programs and led several R&D initiatives and M&A transactions within complex business portfolios. His close engagement with the market and customers has enabled him to maintain a strong understanding of physician needs.Prior to joining Medtronic, Bob held leadership positions at GE Healthcare, Merge Healthcare and Healthcare Division, IBM. Throughout his career in the medtech industry, he has played a pivotal role in improving the lives of patients around the world through the transformation of healthcare delivery. In order to select and recommend the best candidate for the next CEO, the Nominating Committee engaged a leading executive search firm and formed an Advisory Search Committee in November 2024. After a comprehensive and rigorous search process, Olympus determined that Bob is the ideal leader among a strong pool of internal and external candidates. Bob possesses the skill set necessary to guide the next phase of Olympus' transformation, including quality and regulatory initiatives.Bob holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Cleveland State University and an MBA in finance from Case Western Reserve University, USA. He currently resides in Colorado and will be located in Olympus global headquarters in Tokyo, with his wife.About OlympusAt Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide innovative solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world. For more information, visit https://www.olympus-global.com/ and follow our global X account: @Olympus_Corp. Media contact:Mail: Global-Public_Relations@olympus.com Olympus Corp [TYO: 7733] [ADR: OLYMY] [STU: OLY1] [FRA: OLYS] https://www.olympus-global.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Mooreast Holdings Announces Business Update ACN Newswire

Mooreast Holdings Announces Business Update

SINGAPORE, Apr 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Mooreast Holdings Ltd. (“Mooreast” or the “Company”), and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) wishes to provide an update on several recent developments: Completion of Multi-Buoy Mooring Upgrade Project at Gulf of ThailandFurther to the Company’s announcement dated 12 November 2024, Mooreast wishes to update that the project to upgrade a multi-buoy mooring (“MBM”) system off the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand was completed recently. The Group expects to recognise approximately S$8.8 million for this project in the first half of the financial year ending 31 December 2025 (“1H2025”).The successful completion underscores the Group’s capabilities to handle sizeable mooring projects within the oil and gas (“O&G”) industry. Orders related to the O&G sector had been building up in 2H2024, and have continued to gain momentum in the first four months of FY2025. Even with the delivery of the MBM project, current orders at hand are at least equal to those at the end of FY2024. Accordingly, the Group expects revenue in 1H2025 to exceed the S$13.7 million recorded in 1H2024. Additionally, the Group does not expect that the administrative and other operating expenses to increase significantly in FY2025 given that the current staffing is sufficient to support operations and business development in the near term and the absence of fees for professional services rendered to support the Group’s business repositioning efforts in FY2024. Management is actively reviewing and implementing cost control measures to improve overall cost efficiency and profitability moving forward.Update on Floating Wind Energy Projects in Europe and North AsiaOn 1 January 2025, Mr. Eirik Ellingsen (“Mr. Ellingsen”), a Norwegian with deep experience in the offshore and marine sector, was appointed Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). In the last four months, he has been working closely with Mr. Sim Koon Lam (“Mr Sim”), the founder, Executive Director and Deputy Chairman, on business development strategies amid an increase in commercialisation of floating wind energy projects worldwide.Mr. Ellingsen has been actively engaging players involved in floating wind energy projects in Europe and North Asia, and participated in the WindEurope conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, earlier this month. While the ‘first wave’ of implementation – involving largely demonstration and precommercial projects – had been delayed by the supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry has clearly advanced to the ‘second wave’ – commercialisation at scale. With the progress toward commercialisation, the Environmental Resources Management’s “Q3 2024 Global Offshore Wind Market Update" reported over 390 GW of floating wind projects in various planning and development stages. Compared to 50-100 megawatts (“MW”) typical at pre-commercialisation, the latter involves projects of at least 500 MW each. Many of these projects are reaching the final investment decision (“FID”) phase in 2026 and 2027. These include multigigawatt (“GW”) scale projects which can contribute substantially to the growth of offshore wind capacity globally. Typically, mooring and rigging solutions, including anchors, chains, and ropes, account for between 5% to 10% of the total value of each floating wind energy project. Approximately 5.5 GW of floating wind capacity is expected to reach FID in the next 24-36 months. Of this, about two-thirds involve projects in Europe, including those in the North Sea, while a third will come from North Asia. These projects may be deemed as the addressable market of Mooreast. As the Group is currently not targeting U.S. floating wind energy projects, it is not subject to U.S. Government tariffs for its products. Already, Mooreast is working closely with these projects and has indicated its component costings. As these progress to full implementation, developers and partners are looking for a reliable manufacturer capable of handling the large volumes of anchors and mooring components required for these large-scale projects. The Group believes it is uniquely positioned, given its status as Asia’s only ultra-high power anchor designer and manufacturer and its global footprint. Mooreast recently opened new offices in Taiwan and Malaysia in June and July 2024, respectively, expanding its presence in the Asian region.The Group continues to assess the ability of its present facility at 51 Shipyard Road in Singapore to handle production of anchors and components as these projects advance to formal tender, noting that developers have indicated suppliers would need to demonstrate beforehand sufficient capacity to handle the indicative volume. Should such orders escalate beyond the current capacity of the existing yard, Mooreast would need to explore access to additional capacity. Meanwhile, the Company continues to develop its supply chain to better serve its customers globally. The Company will provide updates to shareholders as and when there are material developments regarding floating renewable energy projects. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD MOOREAST HOLDINGS LTD.Mr Eirik Ellingsen Chief Executive Officer23 April 2025This announcement has been reviewed by the Company’s sponsor, UOB Kay Hian Private Limited (the “Sponsor”). This announcement has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) and the SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement. The contact person for the Sponsor is Mr Lance Tan, Senior Vice President, 8 Anthony Road, #01-01, Singapore 229957, telephone (65) 6590 6881. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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DENSO and DELPHY Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Develop Data-Driven Smart Horticulture JCN Newswire

DENSO and DELPHY Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Develop Data-Driven Smart Horticulture

KARIYA, JAPAN, Apr 24, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION and DELPHY GROEP BV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at developing and promoting data-driven smart horticulture(1).From left: DELPHY GROEP BV Managing Partner Horticulture Aad van den Berg,DENSO CORPORATION Food Value Chain Business Development Division Executive Officer Yasushi MukaiRecently, the instability of agricultural production caused by factors such as climate change and the decline in the farming population, as well as the resulting food shortages has become pressing issues. Under these circumstances, there is a global need to enable anyone a stable, sustainable agricultural production, anytime, in any environment.DENSO has been engaged in the horticultural business by leveraging technology developed in the automotive sector. By developing environmental control systems and greenhouses for horticulture, as well as harvest robots(2), DENSO has continuously enhanced its sensing capabilities in greenhouse IoT and harvesting processes.DELPHY is a leading cultivation consulting company, staffed by numerous experts with extensive, long-term experience in cultivation support. The cultivation management software QMS(3) provided by DELPHY inputs climate data such as temperature and sunlight, along with crop data including fruit counts and weights, into a mathematical plant growth model. By using these data to plan cultivation, DELPHY has been assisting producers in achieving stable, long-term cultivation.By drawing on their respective strengths, DENSO and DELPHY have signed the MOU to begin exploring data-driven smart horticulture, which optimizes the cultivation environment and methods by consolidating and utilizing data essential for crop growth. The main initiatives are as follows:■ System Development to Achieve Stable Planned CultivationBy automatically collecting crop data—which growers have until now observed visually or measured by hand—through DENSO’s sensing technology, accuracy is enhanced. Furthermore, by entering this crop data into DELPHY ’s QMS, it becomes possible to improve the precision of cultivation planning. Subsequently, by leveraging that cultivation plan to control the greenhouse environment and provide instructions to workers or automated equipment, stable and planned cultivation can be achieved. The two companies will explore the development of a series of systems to realize this stable, planned cultivation.■ System Development for Cultivation Simulation under a Digital Twin(4) EnvironmentBy using DENSO’s digital twin technology, it becomes possible to recreate in three-dimensional data the plant structure that would result from cultivating based on the cultivation plan devised by DELPHY’s QMS. This enables analysis and prediction of crop growth in a digital twin environment even before actual cultivation takes place. Both companies will explore the development of a series of systems to realize these cultivation simulations.Based on the MOU, DENSO and DELPHY aim to interlink these two systems to realize data-driven smart horticulture by 2030. Together, the two companies will accelerate initiatives worldwide to achieve stable and sustainable agriculture.DENSO CORPORATIONFood Value Chain Business Development DivisionExecutive OfficerYasushi MukaiThrough our collaboration with DELPHY, we have taken a new step toward realizing innovative cultivation solutions that enable planned production by integrating our sensing and digital technologies with DELPHY’s cultivation know-how. We will continue to challenge ourselves to deliver safe and reliable food anytime, anywhere, and for everyone.DELPHY GROEP BVManaging Partner HorticultureAad van den BergThe road to autonomous crop cultivation requires new technologies for horticulture. On this road to economically sustainable horticulture, technologies from the automotive industry will make a major contribution. By integrating DENSO technologies with DELPHY's QMS Cultivation Management software, we can continue to contribute to this development. We make Growers better!*1Data-driven smart horticulture is a method of collecting horticultural data using sensors and IoT devices and optimizing the cultivation process through AI and big data analysis.*2 Please refer to the following URL for past announcements regarding the fully automated harvest robot Artemy®.https://www.denso.com/global/en/news/newsroom/2024/20240513-g01/*3 Please refer to the following URL for more information about the QMS.https://delphy.nl/en/services/data-driven-crop-management/*4 A Digital Twin is a technology that involves creating a “twin” within a digital virtual space using data gathered from the real world, enabling a wide range of simulations.About DENSO CORPORATIONDENSO is a global automotive parts manufacturer that provides advanced automotive technologies, systems, and products. Leveraging the core technologies it has developed through its experience in automotive components, DENSO is expanding the scope of its value offerings to include factory automation, food distribution, agriculture (Ag Tech), and more. Among these, in order to deliver safe and reliable food—essential to people’s daily lives—DENSO positions agriculture as an important business domain. Through automated harvesting using robots equipped with sensing technologies and through digital-based cultivation environment control, DENSO is working toward the industrialization of farms.https://www.denso.com/global/en/About DELPHY GROEP BVDELPHY is part of Royal Peterson Control Union Group. The Group provides TIC activities and helps businesses navigate complex challenges and drive long-term success in over 80 countries Within the Group DELPHY provides worldwide leading in expertise for food & flowers by knowledge driven services in agriculture and horticulture as research & development, consultancy and projects, dedicated to advancing global food & flower production.https://delphy.nl/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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