UnionBank Named Best Wealth Management Bank in the Philippines ACN Newswire

UnionBank Named Best Wealth Management Bank in the Philippines

MANILA, March 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Union Bank of the Philippines (PHS: UBP) has been awarded with the Best Wealth Management Bank in the Philippines, at the 2025 Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards, held in February by The Asian Banker. A testament to its strategic vision, innovative wealth solutions, and unwavering commitment to financial excellence, this accolade underscores UnionBank’s success in redefining the wealth management landscape through digital innovation, strategic acquisitions, and customer-centric investment solutions.Setting a New Benchmark in Wealth Management“UnionBank has strengthened its affluent banking proposition by seamlessly integrating the acquired Citi wealth business, further enhancing its ability to serve a diverse spectrum of wealth clients. From emerging affluent individuals to high-net-worth investors, the bank has introduced a transformative approach to wealth management, providing tailored solutions that cater to clients’ evolving financial needs,” read The Asian Banker’s citation at the Awards, held this year in Tokyo, Japan.“For its successful integration of acquired expertise, relentless commitment to financial innovation, and dedication to delivering sophisticated wealth solutions, UnionBank is honored with the title of Best Wealth Management Bank in the Philippines. This recognition reflects the bank’s mission to empower Filipinos in achieving their financial goals through world-class wealth management services.”Introducing Elite and Access: A New Era in Wealth SolutionsA key milestone in UnionBank’s wealth management evolution is the launc of Elite and Access, two pioneering programs designed to provide tiered wealth solutions: * Access is tailored for emerging affluent clients, offering seamless digital wealth tools and an extensive suite of investment products. * Elite is designed for high-net-worth investors, delivering bespoke financial planning, exclusive global investment opportunities, and dedicated relationship management.These programs redefine financial accessibility and personalization, ensuring that clients receive the right level of support, expertise, and product offerings based on their financial standing and aspirations.“We thank The Asian Banker for recognizing our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and, most importantly, our clients. At UnionBank wealth management is about building trust, securing futures, and creating opportunities.” said UnionBank Wealth and Brokerage Head and Board Director of UB Financial Services and Insurance Brokerage Inc. (UFSI), Therese Chan.“The strategies we craft and solution we provide are driven by our dedication to helping our clients achieve their financial goals. We remain committed to setting new standards in wealth management and empowering more people to build a stronger financial future.” continued Ms Chan.UnionBank’s ability to serve a diverse spectrum of wealth clients is further bolstered by its world-class Wealth Center, which was unveiled to the media on the same day it received the prestigious Asian Banker Award.Digital Innovation Meets Global Investment AccessUnionBank continues to lead the industry with its enhanced digital wealth platform, allowing clients to diversify their portfolios with global investment products—without the need for offshore accounts. This innovation ensures that clients can securely access a world of investment opportunities from the convenience of a seamless, digital-first banking experience.By blending cutting-edge technology with highly personalized advisory services, UnionBank has solidified its position as the preferred financial partner for wealth clients across the Philippines. The bank’s dedication to innovation, accessibility, and global investment integration has set a new gold standard in the country’s wealth management sector.As UnionBank continues to drive financial excellence and innovation, it remains steadfast in its vision to elevate wealth management in the Philippines—paving the way for a smarter, more inclusive financial future to help clients build, grow, and protect their wealth.To learn more about UnionBank Elite, visit www.unionbankph.com/wealth/elite or email ubwealth@unionbankph.com. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Vibe Marketing Tech Fest 2025 Will Focus on Convergence & Conversions ACN Newswire

Vibe Marketing Tech Fest 2025 Will Focus on Convergence & Conversions

DUBAI, UAE, Mar 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Vibe Marketing Tech Fest – the Middle East’s largest marketing technology summit, will take place on April 23 and 24, 2025, in Dubai, UAE.Digitalisation has revolutionised how customers engage with brands, transforming the traditional linear funnel into an intricate web of touchpoints. Today’s customer journey is dynamic, interconnected, and far from predictable.Marketers must now navigate a landscape where customer expectations are higher, attention spans are shorter, and engagement spans across multiple platforms and moments.The 16th global edition of Vibe Marketing Tech Fest (VMF) will delve into these challenges, offering insights, strategies, and Martech solutions that empower modern marketers to adapt, innovate, and thrive in this new reality.The theme will focus on the convergence of marketing technologies, ad technologies, and ad journeys and explore how marketers need to adapt, be dynamic, and incorporate customer-centricity into their approach.Marketers must leverage the power of real-time data and technology to comprehend where a customer changes trajectory and what influences their decisions in doing so. “Customers are discerning and any disruption in convenience can hamper the path to conversions. Brands must adapt to fragmented and dynamic paths to purchase, driven by real-time data and emerging AI capabilities. Vibe Marketing Tech Fest puts the spotlight on the consumer, and how brands can navigate the changing technology landscape to deliver this convenience. With this edition, we have added themes like app marketing, ad tech integration, growth, digital marketing and retail media networks,” said Sanjay Swamy, Director at Martechvibe.Top conversations at VMF 2025 will cover:Engagement, Apps & SocialAI, Automation & TechMartech, Adtech & DataBrand Growth & RetentionThe conversations at VMF tackle real-world challenges affecting marketers today, with a look at preparing for possible scenarios in the near future. Rajesh Verma, General Manager, Middle East, Epsilon said, “We need forward-facing platforms like these to help dispel the myths that surround marketing and tech in the Middle East. Take retail media as an example; many believe retail media strategies rely solely on online behaviour and demographics, overlooking the power of transactional data, or that retail media only occurs on a retailer’s website. These gatherings provide an opportunity to educate marketers on the true potential of new media opportunities, and how to avoid the pitfalls. They foster important connections that place attendees in a much better position to navigate the complexities of the evolving landscape.”Richard Shotton, Founder of Astroten, a behavioural science consultancy and author of The Choice Factory and The Illusion of Choice, will deliver the keynote on how human decision-making remains remarkably constant in an evolving technology landscape in his session titled The Enduring Power of Behavioural Science. “It’s increasingly common to see brands and agencies incorporate consumer psychology as part of their process, although it’s not often systematically applied. There’s still an over-reliance on intuition, or when research happens, it’s based on claimed data. For example, creative routes are tested by asking people which ads they think would make them purchase… It’s not that respondents deliberately mislead researchers, just that nobody is aware of all the elements that influence their decisions. When asked, people don’t — in fact, can’t — tell you what motivates them. So, findings from a lot of market research can never uncover the whole truth. There’s still more headroom to align research with genuine motivation through the application of behavioural science.”Speakers like Scott Brinker, Sir Martin Sorrell, Brian Solis, Neil Patel, Darell Alfonso, Fernando Machado, David Raab, Rob Bloom, and Steve Lok have delivered rich sessions in the previous editions of the summit.This year’s speakers include Alexis Jean Baptiste - Chief Data & Analytics Officer | L'Oréal, James Dutton – Chief Product Officer | UM MENAT, Mai Cheblak - Vice President Group Media & Social | Emirates NBD, Marwen Ben Messaoud - Head of Growth Middle East, Africa, South Asia | Spotify, Matthew Horobin - Associate Director Customer Experience | Modon Holdings, Mustafa Bohra - Associate Director - Martech and Analytics | Careem, Nandakumar Vijayan - Global Director, Marketing & Communications | LuLu Group International, Oleg Nesterenko - Chief Marketing Officer | Storytel, Charlotte Davis | Acting Director of Retail Media | Majid Al Futtaim, Sohail Nawaz MBE - Head of Retail Media | Landmark Group, Sevgi Gur - Chief Marketing Officer | Property Finder, Rishi Gupta - Regional Director: Middle East & Africa | Nothing, and many more.For more information, visit Vibe Marketing Tech Fest 2025.About VMFFounded in 2018, Vibe Marketing Tech Fest (VMF) is one of the world’s largest and most influential marketing tech conferences. It is the premier gathering for marketing, technology, product, CRM, revenue, and CX leaders. Designed to explore the latest trends, strategies, and cutting-edge tools shaping the marketing landscape, VMF serves as the ultimate platform where marketing pioneers connect with technology innovators.Join industry leaders as they network, exchange insights, and redefine the future of marketing through the power of technology.Media contact:Mrunalini Polmrunalini@vibeprojects.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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[Media Alert] Say Goodbye to Brain Fog and Digestive Woes: Recharge with LAC ACN Newswire

[Media Alert] Say Goodbye to Brain Fog and Digestive Woes: Recharge with LAC

SINGAPORE, Mar 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In today's fast-paced world, many individuals find themselves grappling with overwhelming stress and its accompanying challenges. The constant pressures of modern life can leave individuals feeling mentally and physically drained.Especially in Singapore, the hustle culture and rising cost of living contributes heavily to this. A recent survey found that nearly 90% of Singaporeans experience chronic stress, driven by issues like financial concerns and a general uncertainty about the future. This relentless pace, paired with the constant pressure to meet expectations, continues to take a toll on both mental and physical health, even as the new year begins.Prolonged stress can, however, impact cognitive functions leading to brain fog, memory loss and inflammation, while the digestive system may struggle to keep up with the demands of life. When the mind is overloaded, it becomes difficult to focus, make decisions, or retain information, leading to decreased productivity and increased frustracalention. Furthermore, prolonged stress can disrupt the gut-brain connection, triggering digestive issues such as bloating, indigestion, and inflammation, which hinder the body’s ability to absorb essential nutrients.LAC (pronounced as L-A-C) aims to help individuals navigate these transitions with mindful practices and targeted health solutions. For individuals grappling with cognitive or digestive issues, LAC recommends its BrainSpeed® PS and Probiotic Complex 25 Billion CFU - Daily Support to help support mental and digestive health.Formulated with high phosphatidylserine (PS), LAC BrainSpeed® PS promotes brain health, enhances focus and alertness, and helps individuals cope with stress more effectively, resulting in overall work productivity. This supplement helps to regulate high stress levels, balances mood and promotes cognitive functions for individuals who are seeking mental clarity.With over 25 Billion CFUs of active probiotics and 12 strains of friendly bacteria, Probiotic Complex 25 Billion CFU - Daily Support helps to effectively maintain probiotic levels and boosts the immune system, reducing the risks of inflammation in the gut, maintaining a healthy balance of bacteria in the body.LAC also offers solutions for children to support optimal health and overall well-being. LAC BrainSpeed® Junior is specially formulated with DHA to support cognitive development and mental clarity, allowing children to stay focused in their schools. On the other hand, LAC Probiotic Junior contains 12.5 Billion CFU of Probiotics that strengthens the immune system and absorbs essential nutrients effectively.You may access the high-resolution visuals of the products through the media kit here. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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New Hope Service Announces 2024 Annual Results ACN Newswire

New Hope Service Announces 2024 Annual Results

HONG KONG, Mar 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - New Hope Service Holdings Limited (“New Hope Service” or the “Group”, SEHK stock code: 3658.HK) announces its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024.During the year, the Group recorded revenue of approximately RMB1,480.8 million, representing an increase of 17.5% compared with 2023. Gross profit was RMB450.0 million with a gross profit margin of 30.4%, while the profit attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company for the Reporting Period was RMB226.8 million, representing an increase of 5.5% compared with 2023; The management fee rate decreasing by 3.9 percentage points to 9.5% as compared with the same period last year. The Board recommended to declare a final dividend of RMB0.076 per Share for the year ended 31 December 2024. Together with the interim dividend declared for the six months ended 30 June 2024, the total dividend for the year of 2024 is RMB0.159 per Share, and the full-year dividend payout ratio is 60%, demonstrating the Group’s robust financial position and commitment to shareholder returns.For the year ended 31 December 2024, the Group had 256 contracted projects with contracted GFA of 39.0 million sq.m; The Group had 242 projects under management with the GFA under management of approximately 35.1 million sq.m.. Moreover, the Group completed the contracted amount of RMB605 million, representing an increase of 192% over the same period last year, with the contract amount derived from strategic cooperation amounting to RMB215 million in 2024, representing an increase of 169% over the same period last year, thereby providing a strong support for future development.Regional Deepening Strategy Drives Core RevenueFor the year ended 31 December 2024, 95.8% of the Group’s revenue from property management was from the projects under management in first-tier, new first-tier and second-tier cities in China. Revenue from new first-tier cities surged 44.9%, while second-tier cities grew 23.2%, further enhanced the company's profitability.In terms of the strategy of deploying in high-tier cities, the Group is further deepening presence in the Southwestern and Eastern China regions, these two regions collectively contributed 83.0% of total property management revenue (RMB695.0 million) and 83.9% of total managed GFA (29.46 million sq.m.). In particular, the Group’s aggregate revenue in Chengdu, Kunming and Wenzhou accounted for 62.2% of the total revenue, achieved high - quality operations through service density. Notably, the Group continued to exert great efforts in the financial industry, from serving more than 300 outlets of 6 banks in Yunnan to expand to the whole nation, such as the Wenjiang Branch and Shuangliu Branch of China Construction Bank in Chengdu.“Property +“ Fueling High-Quality GrowthIn recent years, relying on the "Property +" model, the Group placed emphasis on adhering to “asset value appreciation and maintenance” and “care-free and wonderful life”, through the extension of diverse scenarios and the coordination of resources, deeply explore customer needs, boost external growth and achieve continuous profit creation for individual projects.In terms of “property + commerce”, as an important profit unit, while the Group focuses on maintaining the occupancy rate and collection rate, with its excellent property + commercial operation capabilities, took the first step in community asset cooperation with the property + commercial project of Lantingji. During the Year, the Group successfully formed strategic cooperation with Jianxingli, in terms of industry introduction, commercial operation, asset management, and the standardized construction of high - quality office spaces, refined the “big industry” system of the building economy. Additionally, projects like Zhong Cheng Boyue Mansion and Shiguanghui have been successfully launched.Backed by the Fortune Global 500 New Hope Group and by relying on its advantages in supply chain system, brand reputation and product categories, the Group built a corporate service system, enhanced the marketization capability of the "Property + Lifestyle" model, with the bid winning rate reaching 54.5%, successfully won bids such as the Spring Festival welfare project of Minsheng Bank, the gift box project of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the labor union welfare project of China Copper Group.The Group vigorously expanded the B-end customers for corporate retail, in terms of group-on meals, acquired the projects of the Yunnan Branch of Postal Savings Bank of China and Guangxi Beibu Gulf Bank, and successfully the group-on meal project of Sichuan Electromechanical Institute of Vocation and Technology.With the "Outward Expansion and Vertical Deepening" of core businesses, the Group further optimized its revenue structure in 2024. "Property + Lifestyle + Commercial Operations" contributed 90% of total revenue, reinforcing operational resilienceThree Strategic Pillars for Sustainable GrowthLooking forward to the future, New Hope Service will continue to keep driven by high goals, optimize the market layout, further explore potential customer groups, ensure service quality and customer satisfaction; further deepen the value of “property +”, strengthen synergies across commercial operations, group catering services, and lifestyle scenarios, create more revenue drivers for the Group. Meanwhile, continue to deepen refined digital operation and keep cultivating cost and efficiency advantages, transforming cyclical resilience into long-term growth momentum. New Hope Service also look forward to achieving long-term steady development under three strategic pillars of " Keeping driven by high goals, Deepening the value of 'Property +', and Refining digital operation," thereby consistently delivering on value commitments to shareholders and customers.About New Hope ServiceNew Hope service (3658.HK) is a local Sichuan integrated property management enterprise engaging in the provision of lifestyle service solutions with a leading position in the Western China region and strategic cultivation in Chengdu. Backed by New Hope Group Co., Ltd.* and its subsidiaries, a member of Fortune Global 500, the Group placed emphasis on adhering to “asset value appreciation and maintenance” and “care-free and wonderful life”, and provided building block services such as property management services, lifestyle services and commercial operational services for middle-to-high-end residences, corporate headquarters, medical institutions, commercial office buildings, government public facilities, financial institutions and various types of properties. As of 31 December 2024, the Group was awarded the “TOP 18 Property Management Companies in China in terms of Overall Strength” by EH Property (up by 4 from last year), the "No. 19 among China’s Top 100 Property Management Companies” by CRIC and CPMRI (up by 3 from last year), and was selected for the “2024 China’s New Growth — List of Agile Teams” by the Chinese version of Harvard Business Review.For latest news about New Hope Service, please go to the official websitehttps://www.newhopeservice.com.cnFor enquiry, please contact:Financial PR (HK) LimitedTim Yue/ Hulk Liu/Lucy LiuTel: (852)2610 0846Fax: (852)2610 0842 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Dida Inc. (02559.HK) Announced 2024 Annual Results, RMB 211 Million Adjusted Net Profit ACN Newswire

Dida Inc. (02559.HK) Announced 2024 Annual Results, RMB 211 Million Adjusted Net Profit

HONG KONG, Mar 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Dida Inc. (“Dida” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 02559.HK), a leading technology-driven mobility platform, announced the audited consolidated annual results for the year ended December 31, 2024.Financial Highlights:- Revenue was RMB787.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to RMB815.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.- Gross profit was RMB567.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to RMB605.4 million for year ended December 31, 2023.- Net profit increased by 234.4% from RMB300.4 million for year ended December 31, 2023 to RMB1,004.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.- Adjusted net profit (non-IFRS measure) was RMB211.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to RMB225.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.Operation Highlights:- Gross transaction value amounted to RMB7.4 billion and total number of orders reached 119.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.- Registered users reached over 372 million as of December 31, 2024- Certified private car owners reached 18.9 million, an increase of 21.4% year-on-yearBusiness OutlookCarpooling marketplace businessThe Company believes carpooling in China is still at its early stage of development, with significant market demand yet to be fully released and the benefits of carpooling not fully recognized by the public. At the same time, the Company notices a year-on-year increase in the demand for carpooling. In 2024, the number of passengers who placed orders surged 34.3% year-over-year, driven by robust demand in lower tier cities. Riders on the platform can access low-cost mobility options and enjoy quality experience. Private car owners can save money on gas and tolls by sharing traveling expenses with riders. Carpooling also brings about numerous societal benefits, such as reducing carbon emissions and mitigating traffic congestion. In the future, the Company will seek more robust, healthier, and suitable transportation capacity and a broader user base through multiple approaches. The Company will establish strong collaborations with third-party platforms to expedite the growth initiatives. In the lower-tier cities, the Company will drive growth through the conversion of private domain traffic, the dissemination of a “low-price” mindset, and the optimization of mini-program functionalities. The Company will continue to fine-tune the algorithms for precise route matching to enhance driver retention. Furthermore, the Company will explore various scalable carpooling scenarios, such as employee commuting and student travel to and out of college campuses, to expand the user base. For the driver side, the Company will also encourage more diversified demands to provide better travel experiences, especially for those looking for better ride compatibility. Moving forward, the Company will continue to refine the station based carpooling model to better meet user needs by offering more compatible and cost effective options.Taxi businessIn selected cities where the Company has already entered into strategic cooperation agreements, the Company will closely work with all relevant stakeholders, including local authorities, taxi industry associations, taxi companies, and taxi drivers to implement its strategy for smart taxi services. Several cities are considering changing traditional fixed-price models for taxi riding to dynamic pricing in response to competition from ride-hailing. The Company is leveraging this opportunity to provide smart taxi service solutions tailored to these cities, which includes technologies and systems to support the implementation of dynamic pricing.For the full announcement of Dida for the annual results ended December 31, 2024, please visitt: https://manager.wisdomir.com/files/594/2025/0321/20250321213001_91138480_en.pdfAbout Dida Inc.Dida Inc. (“Dida” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 02559.HK) is a leading technology-driven mobility platform in China. The Company creates more transit capacity with less environmental impact by providing carpooling marketplace services to pair up riders with private car owners if they are heading in similar directions at compatible times. It also provides smart taxi services, aiming to improve the efficacy and efficiency of relevant stakeholders in the taxi industry in China. Dida makes the mobility ecosystem greener and more efficient, and each trip experience warm and enjoyable.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the business outlook, forecast business plans and growth strategies of the Company. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and are stated herein on the basis of the outlook at the time of this press release. They are based on certain expectations, assumptions and premises, some of which are subjective or beyond the control. These forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect and may not be realized in future. Underlying the forward-looking statements is a large number of risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these risks and uncertainties is included in the other public disclosure documents on the corporate website. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Q P Group’s Net Profit Surges 61% to HK$129 Million in 2024 ACN Newswire

Q P Group’s Net Profit Surges 61% to HK$129 Million in 2024

HONG KONG, Mar 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Q P Group Holdings Limited (“Q P Group” or the “Group”; Stock code: 1412), a paper product manufacturing and printing services provider, today announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (“FY2024” or the “Reporting Period”).In FY2024, the Group achieved revenue of approximately HK$1,210.9 million, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 16.5%, driven by increased demand from its original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) and web sales customers. Bolstered by continuous improvements in operational and production efficiency, profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company surged approximately 61.2% to approximately HK$129.1million.The Board of Directors has proposed a final dividend of HK11.0 cents per share (FY2023: HK8.0 cents) for FY2024. Together with the interim dividend of HK3.0 cents (FY2023: HK2.0 cents) already paid, the total dividend for FY2024 will be HK14.0 cents per share (FY2023: HK10.0 cents).Business ReviewDuring the Reporting Period, the Group remained highly focused on steady business expansion and optimisation of operations, successfully capturing new business opportunities driven by rising demand for its major OEM customers’ products. Additionally, the Group made steady progress in diversifying its business across various product lines. Leveraging strengths in product development, production know-how and operation standards for trading cards production, it cultivated business relationships with an industry-leading global trading card company and various publishers in China. During the Reporting Period, the Group’s OEM sales reached approximately HK$984.8 million, up approximately 16.4% from approximately HK$845.8 million for FY2023.In terms of web sales business, riding on the well-established market position, enhanced customer experience and effective cost-saving measures, the Group’s web sales achieved steady growth during the Reporting Period. Q P Market Network (“QPMN”), our recently launched business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) e-commerce platform, also made ongoing efforts to enhance its website’s infrastructure and functionality, and successfully built relationships with business partners from all over the world. In FY2024, the Group’s web sales amounted to approximately HK$226.1 million, representing a growth of approximately 16.9% as compared with approximately HK$193.4 million for FY2023.In respect of operations, the Vietnam plant commenced full-scale operations during the Reporting Period, becoming a crucial production hub for the Group. In September 2024, the Group entered into a construction agreement with a contractor for the construction works in relation to the expansion of the Vietnam plant.ProspectsLooking ahead, the Group will stay focused on steady business expansion and operational optimisation. It aims to strengthen its OEM solutions by innovating in product structural design, printing and finishing techniques, and new material utilisation. To capitalise on the booming trading card games market, the Group will actively participate in relevant trade shows to enhance market penetration and position itself to seize emerging opportunities.The development of QPMN remains the Group’s key growth strategy in web sales business in the long run. The Group will focus on enriching its e-commerce solutions for product customisation, expanding its product range and enhancing its integration with popular e-commerce platforms, in order to better align with the market standard and expectations of business partners. For the Original Brand Manufacturer (“OBM”) business, the brand’s dedicated team has formulated a series of online and offline approaches, aiming to progressively diversify the brand’s sales channels, enlarge customer base, broaden market presence and grow the customer base. Besides playing cards, the brand will explore the market potential of other products such as trading card games, board games, and tarot decks to promote brand awareness and expand revenue streams.The Group will continue to optimise production operations, with the expansion of its Vietnam production base progressing on schedule and expected to commence operations in the third quarter of 2025. This strategic expansion will enable the Group to develop a more comprehensive supply chain in Vietnam and diversify the potential operational risks arising from geopolitical factors. On the other hand, following the recent milestone of achieving the certification of 2i level of Industry 4.0 maturity, the Group is committed to advancing its digital transformation through improvement in utilisation of operational data and scaling up the application of smart operations across more production lines and workshops.Mr. Cheng Wan Wai, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Q P Group concluded: “The manufacturing industry is predicted to face a complicated economic landscape with both opportunities and challenges in 2025. The consumer market is expected to show resilience, underpinned by steady economic growth and declining inflation. In contrast, the imposition of tariffs and heightened protectionism driven by widespread geopolitical tensions will inevitably impact the manufacturing sector. Based on our solid business and financial foundation, we are confident about the long-term prospect of the Group. We will continuously implement appropriate strategies to sustain steady growth and create long-term value for our stakeholders.About Q P Group Holdings Limited (Stock code: 1412)Established in Hong Kong in 1985, Q P Group is one of the leading paper-based tabletop games and greeting cards manufacturers in the PRC, with production sites in Dongguan and Heshan in Guangdong Province and Phu Ly City in Ha Nam Province, Vietnam. Its principal product categories include tabletop games, greeting cards, trading cards, educational items and premium packaging. Since 2010, the Group has been operating web sales businesses to provide online solutions for diversified customised paper products and gift items. Currently, the number of its active registered users has reached over 77,600.Q P Group’s major websites are:www.makeplayingcards.comwww.boardgamesmaker.comwww.createjigsawpuzzles.comwww.printerstudio.comQ P Market Network:www.qpmarketnetwork.comFor more information, please visit: https://www.qpp.com/Media EnquiriesStrategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky LeeTel: (852) 2864 4834Email:vicky.lee@sprg.com.hkPhoebe LeungTel: (852) 2114 4172Email:phoebe.leung@sprg.com.hkWill ChengTel: (852) 2864 4894Email:will.cheng@sprg.com.hkWebsite: http://www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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DEXIS to Showcase Cutting-Edge Innovations at IDS 2025 ACN Newswire

DEXIS to Showcase Cutting-Edge Innovations at IDS 2025

QUAKERTOWN, PA, Mar 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DEXIS, the global leader in dental imaging technologies, is excited to announce its participation in the International Dental Show (IDS) 2025 in Cologne, Germany.The company will showcase new technologies within the DEXIS digital ecosystem, an AI-powered platform that connects each step of the digital workflow, from diagnosis to delivery. The ecosystem combines AI, 2D & 3D imaging, intraoral scanning, diagnostics, and treatment planning to create one integrated solution that streamlines processes and boosts productivity."We're excited to give IDS attendees the very first look at some of our new technologies," says DEXIS President, Robert Befidi. "All of our innovations are designed to improve patient interactions and make dental practices more effective and efficient. We're eager to put our products into the hands of dental professionals and demonstrate the capabilities of our new technologies."Among these innovations are some exciting updates to the DEXIS intraoral scanning portfolio. Visitors will get an exclusive first look at the company's all-new intraoral scanner under development, Imprevo. With a sleek new design, fully rebuilt hardware, and AI-powered algorithm, Imprevo will become the new high-performance flagship of the DEXIS IOS portfolio.IS ScanFlow, the software that powers the DEXIS intraoral scanner line, will preview its newest version, IS ScanFlow 2.0, featuring a new Smile Visualizer tool. The tool will allow dental professionals to show patients a realistic preview of their smile before and after treatments, helping them to visualize and better understand treatment recommendations.DEXIS will also unveil updates to the ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH™ OP 3D™ EX, which will soon include cephalometric imaging capabilities. The new ceph modality, which features the company's patented ORTHOceph™ Plus design, will provide necessary protocols such as lateral and pediatric lateral projections, posterior-anterior projections and carpus imaging* - all with fast scan times and at a limited dose.Additionally, the DEXIS 3D imaging portfolio will introduce an Automatic Dose Control feature for the ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH™ OP 3D™ LX. The feature will measure patients' anatomy and automatically set exposure levels for optimal image quality and dose. Early adopters have reported positive feedback:"The new Automatic Dose Control is one of the few things in life I don't have to question," says Dr. Katya Archambault of San Diego Health Center. "It offers both better and more consistent image quality. I could never argue with the results."Also being showcased are new features within DTX Studio™ Clinic, the core software of the DEXIS digital ecosystem. Known for its comprehensive integration of all modalities of patient data, DTX Studio Clinic streamlines diagnostics, patient education, treatment planning, and surgical guide generation.The software's new features include a suite of tools designed to streamline the implant treatment planning process. Users can now plan an implant treatment and generate an automated surgical template chairside in under 3 minutes. Additionally, the software introduces an Assisted Implant Planning module that automates initial implant positioning, and a Face Scan tool that integrates facial scans with 3D X-rays, further enhancing the planning process.Attendees will also get the chance to preview new innovations, set to be released in future updates of DTX Studio Clinic. Among these innovations is a new, AI-driven endodontic capability, that will provide 3D visualizations of root canals, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficiency. Additionally, updates to the focus areas detection tool will be showcased, enhancing the visualization of teeth in intraoral X-rays and detecting eight additional dental findings.DTX Studio Clinic will also introduce a new Cloud-based solution that will allow clinicians to connect their practices and consolidate data in one place. This feature is designed to enhance collaboration and streamline workflows, ultimately improving practice efficiency and patient outcomes. These advancements showcase the future of dental technology, making DTX Studio Clinic an integral part of modern dentistry.DEXIS invites all IDS attendees to visit Hall 11.2 K050 L069 to experience the innovations that DEXIS has to offer. Their team of experts will be ready to provide demonstrations and answer questions.With more than 165,000 solutions in use around the world, DEXIS continues to set the standard for quality and reliability in dental imaging. For more information about DEXIS and its participation in IDS, please visit DEXIS @ IDS 2025.About DEXISDEXIS is the global leader in dental imaging. We bring together the most trusted brands in 2D and 3D imaging, intraoral scanning solutions, and diagnostic software, in one connected and AI-powered ecosystem. Our innovative and award-winning technologies use smart simplicity to increase productivity and enhance diagnostic confidence. For more information, please visit DEXIS.com.About EnvistaEnvista Holdings Corporation is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, including Nobel Biocare, Ormco, DEXIS, and Kerr, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Its comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers a wide array of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. With a foundation comprised of the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus, Envista is well equipped to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit www.envistaco.com.DXIS01006/Rev00*Carpus is an optional imaging programContact InformationMaria PenalozaMedia & Content Strategy Managermariap@accessnewswire.comMichelle CabralSenior Marketing Director, DEXISmichelle.cabral@envistaco.comSOURCE: Envista Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED ANNUAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR 2024

Financial Highlights- Revenue was RMB408,585,000, representing an increase of 574% year-on-year;- Gross profit was RMB46,014,000, representing an increase of 77% year-on-year;- Net profit was RMB73,561,000, representing an increase of 1,835% year-on-year;- Closing cash and cash equivalents was approximately RMB160,575,000.HONG KONG, Mar 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Enterprise Development Holdings Limited (“Enterprise Development Holdings” or the “Company”, stock code: 1808.HK) announced the consolidated financial results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”) for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Reporting Period”).In 2024, driven by emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, digital industry of China maintained stable overall operations, with further enhancements in innovation capabilities. The pace of enterprises going global accelerated, continuously accumulating new momentum and advantages. The Group actively seized industry development opportunities, led with innovation and made steady progress. The Group continued to steadily expand its existing business while fostering new-quality productive forces, with a focus on the digital economy sector. The Group’s business layout and development have begun to bear fruit through phased achievements.During the Reporting Period, benefiting from the continuous development of the Group’s existing business, the Group secured and completed new contracts which involved integrated IT solutions, edge computing, intelligent computing and other data services. The Group recorded the revenue of approximately RMB408,585,000, representing an increase of 574% year-on-year. Driven by the significant rise in revenue and the increase in net gains from the sale of financial assets and fair value adjustments, net profit was approximately RMB73,561,000, representing an increase of 1,835% year-on-year.BUSINESS REVIEWIn 2024, the Group adopted a business-oriented approach to accelerate the construction of the “three chains and one circle” model, continuously reinforcing an innovation-driven, open and win-win digital economy ecosystem. Meanwhile, the Group combined its technological and capital advantages in a dual-chain approach to empower various sections across the industrial ecosystem and create new engines for business growth through means such as industrial incubation and investments.In terms of capital operation, the Group has established an industrial investment fund. Through means such as industrial incubation and investments, it aims to gather more premium resources, build new engines for business growth, and further solidify its leading position in the digital economy sector. In terms of investment, in 2024, Beijing Orient Legend Maker Software Development Co., Ltd. invested 15% equity interests in Beijing Longteng Haida Technology Development Co., Ltd. to expand market penetration in PRC’s enterprise sector, leveraging its expertise in cloud-based platforms and AI-driven tools to enhance operational efficiency for their customers.During the year of 2024, the software business was benefited from the all-round improvement in management to significant growth of in the year. During the Reporting Period, the Group continued to develop its existing business, and entered into and completed new contracts which involved integrated IT solutions, edge computing, intelligent computing and other data services. The overall revenue from its software business reached RMB407,756,000, representing a year-on-year increase of 579%.OUTLOOKAmid the wave of digital transformation, digital technology is integrating into every corner of socio-economic development, becoming a crucial engine driving accelerated urban economic growth and fostering high-quality industrial advancement. In the future, the Group will capitalize on its longstanding customer resources and product and service advantages to strengthen its foundations and consolidate existing businesses. In addition, the Group will proactively position itself for the development of new-quality productive forces catalyzed by a combination of factors such as cutting-edge scientific and technological breakthroughs, innovative allocation of factors of production and industrial transformation and upgrading, particularly in the digital economy sector, promoting the integration of digital and real economy, and driving business innovation and upgrades.To actively embrace the opportunities of the digital transformation era, the Group will continue to optimize and consolidate its first-mover advantages in the fields of data elements, data asset operations, AI computing and edge computing in the future. The Group will fully unleash the agglomeration effect of the industrial chain, dedicating long-term efforts to industrial chain integration and industrial ecosystem development. Leveraging the technological potential of big data, big models and high-performance computing power, the Group is committed to establishing itself as a service provider that concentrates on the digital economy sector, with a focus on data elements, data asset operations, AI computing and edge computing, aiming to provide customers with integrated digital technology solutions and create value for our shareholders.About Enterprise Development Holdings LimitedEnterprise Development Holdings Limited (“Enterprise Development Holdings” or the “Group”, stock code: 1808.HK) is committed to establishing itself as a service provider that concentrates on the digital economy sector, with a focus on data elements, data asset operations, AI computing and edge computing, aiming to provide customers with integrated digital technology solutions.The Group will adopt a business-oriented approach to open up and establish a “three chains and one circle” model: focusing on the overall synergy of the innovation chain, industrial chain and financial chain. The Group will continue to optimize and consolidate its first-mover advantages in the fields of data elements, data asset operations, AI computing and edge computing. The Group will fully unleash the agglomeration effect of the industrial chain, dedicating long-term efforts to industrial chain integration and industrial ecosystem development. Leveraging the technological potential of big data, big models and high-performance computing, the Group will facilitate the integration of digital and real economy, continuously driving business innovation and upgrades. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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CTF Life Introduces ‘GBA MediAccess’ Outpatient Insurance Plan ACN Newswire

CTF Life Introduces ‘GBA MediAccess’ Outpatient Insurance Plan

HONG KONG, Mar 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CTF Life announces today the launch of its “GBA MediAccess” Outpatient Insurance Plan (“GBA MediAccess” or “the Plan”), tailored for customers who travel frequently between Hong Kong, Macau, and designated Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities*. By harnessing the robust medical network of The GBA Healthcare Group (GBAH), a member of Chow Tai Fook (CTF) Enterprises, the Plan provides convenient and quality medical services. Fully leveraging CTF Group’s diverse conglomerate, CTF Life is committed to delivering quality experiences for customers and creating value beyond insurance. Notably, CTF Life has become the first insurer to partner with GBAH to offer traditional Chinese medical outpatient consultations.Three plan levels are available, covering designated GBA cities*, as well as Hong Kong and Macau. It offers market-first1 coverage for both Western and traditional Chinese medical practitioner outpatient consultations, as well as dental scaling and health management value-added services for the customer and up to two designated family members2. The Plan provides a comprehensive range of services, including online3,4 and offline general practitioner outpatient consultation3,5, with up to three days of prescribed basic medication, traditional Chinese medical outpatient consultation3,6, dental scaling3,7, and two value-added services offering proactive health management3,8 and chronic disease management3,9. This one-stop solution addresses the needs of customers and their families2 in areas ranging from health screening, continuous monitoring to health education, providing reliable, affordable, and accessible healthcare management. It sets a cornerstone for personal and family health, ensuring customers peace of mind as they travel within the GBA.CTF Life formed a strategic partnership with GBAH in early 2024, creating a tripartite alliance with the 3A hospitals in the GBA under GBAH’s network to deliver one-stop premium medical services. This collaboration not only enhances medical efficiency and reduces healthcare costs, but also elevates the customer service experience. The deepened collaboration further strengthens this partnership, actively supporting the Hong Kong SAR government’s efforts to develop the GBA by providing high-quality medical services to customers who travel frequently across the region.Jarita Kwan, Chief Product Officer of CTF Life, said: “With the rapid development of the GBA, there is a growing demand for healthcare coverage across the region. ‘GBA MediAccess’ is specifically designed to meet the evolving lifestyles of our customers and the increasing popularity of integrated Chinese and Western medical treatments. It enables customers and their families in the GBA to benefit from the CTF Group’s diverse conglomerate, accessing premium Chinese and Western healthcare services provided by GBAH. The Plan introduces market-first1 family coverage for up to three members2 to co-use services under a single plan, including Western and traditional Chinese medical outpatient services and dental scaling, fully underscoring CTF Life’s commitment to being people-focused and customer-centric. Moreover, CTF Life is the first insurer to partner with GBAH to offer Chinese medical outpatient consultations. We look forward to further strengthening our collaboration with GBAH to launch more services that cater to customer needs, creating value beyond health.”Dr. Felix Lee, Co-CEO of The GBA Healthcare Group, stated: "Our deepened collaboration with CTF Life strategically addresses evolving cross-border lifestyles and retirement needs in the GBA, while pioneering the integration of insurance and healthcare innovation. Through ‘GBA MediAccess,’ customers and their families can book appointments with internationally accredited GOLDTM-certified family doctors, accessing a suite of healthcare services. These include General Practice consultations in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, Traditional Chinese Medicine services in the GBA*, Video Consultations, Chronic Disease Management, Proactive Health Management, and the convenience of Cross-border Direct Billing for Insurance. By leveraging GBAH’s end-to-end healthcare expertise – from preventive care to treatment – our expansive cross-border network, and the region’s unparalleled medical resource advantages, we deliver multi-generational healthcare continuity across the GBA. This ensures families achieve holistic health stewardship, from preventive interventions to health legacy planning. Moving forward, building upon our professionally accredited healthcare ecosystem and trusted standards in the GBA, we will jointly propel the development of an internationally recognised value-based care model, while collaboratively pioneering innovative solutions to advance client-centered health stewardship."Key features of the Plan include:1) Market-first1 family coverage for three members:- The Plan provides coverage for the customer and up to two of their designated family members2 to take care of the family’s needs, offering comprehensive health protection and medical support in daily life.2) Online3,4 and offline general practitioner outpatient consultation services:- Regardless of whether the customer chooses a face-to-face or online consultation, the insured and designated family members2 can receive up to three days’ supply of prescribed basic medication with free delivery service (online consultations only). Three plan levels are available, with face-to-face outpatient consultation service covering designated cities in the GBA*, as well as Hong Kong and Macau.- Customers enrolled in Plan 3 can enjoy unlimited online general practitioner consultations conducted by designated clinics within the medical network, as well as medication delivery services in Mainland China10.3) Traditional Chinese outpatient consultation and dental tooth polishing services:- In addition to conventional Western medical outpatient services, upon referral by a GOLDTM doctor of GBAH, customers can receive traditional Chinese medical treatment services at designated clinics within the medical network located in designated GBA cities*. The services include consultations, diagnosis, prescribed traditional Chinese medicine for up to three days, and related traditional Chinese medical services and treatments.- The Plan also offers annual dental scaling and dental care service.4) Health management value-added services:- Proactive health management: This attentive service is conducted by GOLDTM doctors and nurses from GBAH, and includes an evaluation of a patient’s family medical history, the setting of annual health targets, education about preventive care, recommendations for a healthier lifestyle, etc. Follow-up consultations can be arranged for customers if needed.- Chronic disease management programme: GOLDTM doctors and nurses from GBAH shall offer customers and their family members education about chronic disease prevention, including regular check-ups, diabetes screening, medication management, and lifestyle advice, in a bid to achieve early prevention, early detection, and early treatment.CTF Life launches “GBA MediAccess” Outpatient Insurance Plan to enable customerswho travel frequently between Hong Kong, Macau, and designated cities in the Greater Bay Area* to receive convenient and quality medical services provided bythe robust medical network of GBAH. From left to right: Jarita Kwan, Chief ProductOfficer of CTF Life; Denise Au-Yeung, Chief Strategy Officer of CTF Life; Dr. FelixLee, Co-CEO of GBAH; and Peter Fang, Chief Insurance Officer of GBAH.Remarks:*“Designated GBA cities” refers to the six cities in Guangdong Province of the People’s Republic of China – Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, and Zhongshan.1.“Market-first” refers to the Plan providing coverage for the customer and up to two of their family members, and it offers both Western and traditional Chinese medical practitioner outpatient consultation, as well as dental scaling and health management value-added services. “Market-first” is the result of a comparison of similar protection plans from major life insurers in Hong Kong, as of 24 March 2025.2.Family member / Designated Family Member shall be up to 2 immediate family members (i.e. Policy Owner’s legal spouse, child, or parent) designated by the Policy Owner (i.e. the Insured) at application or renewal. Designated Family Member cannot be changed within the same Policy Year. The issue age of the Insured ranges from 18 to 80 years old, while the issue age of the Designated Family Members ranges from 15 days old to 80 years old.3.For each outpatient consultation, the Insured and/or Designated Family Member is required to pay a co-payment of HKD 20 / MOP 20 / RMB 8. If the Insured and/or Designated Family Member receives any medical services, treatments, and/or medications that are not covered under this plan during any outpatient consultation or health management services provided by GBAH, the Insured and/or Designated Family Member will be responsible for covering the costs of such medical services, treatments, and/or medications.4.The general practitioner online consultation is only applicable to the Insured and/or Designated Family Member whose attained age is 7 or above on the day of the online consultation. The Insured or Designated Family Member may choose to receive online consultation conducted by registered medical practitioners of the designated clinics under the Medical Network in Mainland China of GBAH and prescribed basic medication for a duration of up to 3 days, including basic medication delivery services, provided that the address of the Insured or Designated Family Member is in the same geographical area as the clinic of the registered general practitioner who provides such online consultation. If the Insured and/or Designated Family Member is located in a different geographical area from the clinic of the registered medical practitioner during the online consultation, the service of the Plan shall not cover such online consultation nor any outpatient services. The Company shall not be liable for any losses incurred by the Insured or Designated Family Member.5.The Insured and/or Designated Family Member can receive face-to-face outpatient consultations conducted by registered medical practitioners of the designated clinics under the Medical Network within Designated GBA Cities, Hong Kong or Macau (subject to the area of coverage according to different plan levels as specified in the At-a-Glance Table in the product brochure), and prescribed basic medication for a duration of up to 3 days.6.If the Insured and/or Designated Family Member suffers from a Disability, and following an initial referral confirmed by a GOLDTM doctor of GBAH as Medically Necessary for traditional Chinese medical treatment, the Insured or Designated Family Member shall receive traditional Chinese medical treatment services at designated Chinese medical clinics under the Medical Network within the Designated GBA Cities of GBAH for such Disability. Service shall include consultations, diagnosis, prescribed traditional Chinese medicines for a duration of up to 3 days, and related traditional Chinese medical services and treatments, up to 100 Chinese yuan per outpatient consultation.7.The Insured or Designated Family Member shall receive dental scaling and dental care service at designated dental service centres under GBAH once per Policy Year.8.Upon completion of enrolment for this service under the Plan by the Insured and/or the Designated Family Member, GBAH will proactively reach out the Insured and/or the Designated Family Member. With their consent, an initial assessment of proactive health management to be conducted via face-to-face or online will be arranged by the GOLDTM doctors from GBAH for the Insured and/or Designated Family Member. The first assessment of proactive health management and any subsequent follow-up assessments shall each be considered as 1 outpatient consultation, subject to the maximum number of outpatient consultations per Policy Year.9.GBAH shall offer patients with education of chronic disease prevention. This programme is provided by GOLDTM doctors and nurses of GBAH for the Insured and/or Designated Family Member and which is limited to the Medical Network in Mainland China. Visits to clinics or service centres under Medical Network of GBAH by the Insured and/or Designated Family Member for this Chronic disease management programme shall not be considered as outpatient consultation and shall not be subject to the maximum numbers of outpatient consultation per Policy Year.10.For general practitioner online consultations that exceed the annual policy limit for outpatient services, the Insured and/or Designated Family Member will be responsible for covering the costs of medications and delivery fees.Important Notice:- The information contained in this press release is intended as a general summary of information for reference only. For more details, please refer to relevant product brochures, promotion leaflets, and policy documents. For details regarding the CTF Life “GBA MediAccess” Outpatient Insurance Plan, the terms and conditions of the Plan shall prevail.- This press release does not contain the full provisions of “GBA MediAccess” Outpatient Insurance Plan, and the full terms can be found in the Policy documents. “GBA MediAccess” Outpatient Insurance Plan may serve as standalone plan(s) without bundling with other type(s) of insurance product. Please refer to the main product brochure and policy terms and conditions, as well as the explanatory documents provided by your licensed insurance intermediary, to fully understand the details and complete terms and conditions regarding the mentioned definitions, fees, product features, exclusions, and compensation payment conditions related to “GBA MediAccess” Outpatient Insurance Plan.- Please refer to the product brochure for more information on “GBA MediAccess” Outpatient Insurance Plan: https://www.ctflife.com.hk/pdf/en/products/life-insurance/health/gba-mediaccess-product-brochure.pdf- For further details, please contact CTF Life’s Customer Service Hotline on +852 2866 8898.- This press release is intended to be distributed in Hong Kong only and shall not be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or provision of any of our products outside Hong Kong. Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited hereby declares that it has no intention to offer to sell, to solicit to buy or to provide any of its products in any jurisdiction other than Hong Kong in which such offer to sell or solicitation to buy or provision of any product of Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited is illegal under the laws of that jurisdiction. About CTF LifeChow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (“CTF Life”) is proud of its rich, 40-year legacy in Hong Kong. CTF Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTF Services Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) and one of the most well-established life insurance companies in Hong Kong. As a member of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, CTF Life consistently strengthens its collaboration with the diverse conglomerate of the Cheng family (“Chow Tai Fook Group” or “the Group”) to support customers and their loved ones in navigating life’s journey with personalised planning solutions, lifelong protection and diverse lifestyle experiences. By leveraging the Group’s robust financial strength and strategic investments across the globe, CTF Life aspires to become a leading insurance company in Asia while continuously creating value beyond insurance.About the GBA Healthcare Group (GBAH)The GBA Healthcare Group (GBAH) was established in 2014, a mission driven healthcare company founded in Hong Kong that has been pioneering private public partnerships for healthcare services with various regional governments in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). GBAH is a strategic, controlling healthcare investment of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, the flagship private investment holding company of the Cheng Family in Hong Kong. Since its establishment, GBAH has delivered primary care training and accreditation to over 3,500 GOLDTM-certified family doctors and nurses in the GBA, jointly built over 220 GOLDTM private-public-partnership clinics in partnership with regional governments, and operated GOLDTM Hong Kong-Macau Residents Healthcare Services Centers within large-scale top-tier public hospitals, offering full-spectrum outpatient and inpatient care. Through such a vast service network, GBAH is creating innovative alternative payment models with commercial health insurers, based on family medicine and preventive care practices, to implement value-based health insurance propositions. The goal of GBAH is to give everyone access to trusted and affordable healthcare, so that everyone can freely pursue their dreams without worrying about their health.Media EnquiriesCTF LifeBranding & CommunicationsDeronie Tan+852 2591 8504deronie.tan@ctflife.com.hkChow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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The 15th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) present new categories amid resilient consumer sentiment ACN Newswire

The 15th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) present new categories amid resilient consumer sentiment

SOUTHEAST ASIA’S LEADING PROPTECH COMPANY REINVIGORATES SEARCH FOR THE COUNTRY’S FINEST REAL ESTATESINGAPORE, Mar 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 15th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) is now open for entries. To commemorate the milestone, the awards programme has been revitalised with the addition of new competitive categories as well as a new venue for 2025.The 15th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) is now open for entries, with submissions accepted until 5 September.The latest search for Singapore’s finest real estate unfolds against a backdrop of market resilience and stability. Strong property demand persists despite ongoing challenges faced by property seekers, according to the PropertyGuru Singapore Consumer Sentiment Study H2 2024.The black-tie gala dinner and awards ceremony will be held for the first time at Andaz Singapore. Key dates for the 2025 edition are:5 September 2025 – Entries Close22-26 September 2025 – Site Inspections29 September 2025 – Final Judging31 October 2025 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Singapore12 December 2025 – Regional Grand Final Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation in Bangkok, Thailand The 15th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) programme is part of the broader PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series, organised by PropertyGuru Group, Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company.Stable sentimentSingapore’s real estate market continues to exhibit resilience, with one in two consumers intending to buy a property within the next five years, according to the PropertyGuru Singapore Consumer Sentiment Study H2 2024.The Sentiment Index—which measures current real estate satisfaction and overall climate, housing affordability, interest rates, perceived government efforts, and property prices—remained stable at 43 points. This represents a slight decrease from the H1 2024 report, which recorded 44 points.This year’s awards mark the debut of several new categories, including Best Renovated Commercial Development; Best Renovated Residential Development; and Best Sustainable Development.Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and EventsJules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “We are proud to launch the 15th edition of our Awards series in Singapore, presenting well established and new accolades that underline its reputation as one of the greenest and most forward-thinking real estate markets in Asia Pacific. Our 2025 awards aim to recognise an even richer range of options for nature-inspired living and urban comforts in Singapore, illustrating a vision of what tomorrow’s cities can achieve. We are optimistic that demand for quality will stay resilient despite market challenges as we honour more projects that benefit Singapore's diverse communities and safeguard its environment.”Kristin Thorsteins, co-founder and managing partner, Portman Investment Pte Ltd, and chairperson of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore), with 2024 Best Developer, UOL Group LimitedKristin Thorsteins, co-founder and managing partner, Portman Investment Pte Ltd, and chairperson of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore), said: "At the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore), developers have the opportunity to present their achievements on a distinguished platform, showcasing them to the industry at large. Continuously adapting with the times, the awards honour companies and projects that excel not only in raising design and development standards but also in advancing sustainability, lifting communities, and improving the urban fabric of Singapore."Thorsteins leads an independent panel of judges, comprising experts across various segments of the Singapore real estate industry. As the official supervisor, HLB Singapore Foo Kon Tan, part of “2024 Network of the Year” winner HLB International, will maintain the fairness, transparency, and credibility of the selection process.Winners of the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) may be eligible to compete for the Best in Asia titles at the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in December. Historic editionEstablished in 2005, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series celebrates its historic 20th edition this year. The series has expanded over the decades to include markets such as the Middle East, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore.Winners of the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) may be eligible to compete for the Best in Asia titles at the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in December.At the 2024 Grand Final, eight Best in Asia titles were presented to outstanding companies from Singapore: UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited, TID Pte. Ltd., and FRX Capital Private Limited.Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 15th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) are supported by official portal partner PropertyGuru.com.sg; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners D+A Magazine, SquareRooms, and Tatler Asia Homes; and official supervisor HLB. For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDSPropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2025, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during PropertyGuru Week in December 2025. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUPPropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 31 million property seekers2 to connect with over 50,000 agents monthly3 to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 17 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its core markets. For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between January 2024 and June 2024.(2) Based on Google Analytics data between January 2024 and June 2024.(3) Based on data between April 2024 and June 2024.(4) Based on data between January 2024 and June 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com Media & Partnerships:Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.comSales & Nominations:Alicia Loh, Awards Manager (Singapore)M: +65 8382 0078E: alicia@propertyguru.com.sg Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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CITIC Telecom CPC announces Strategic Partnership with SANGFOR ACN Newswire

CITIC Telecom CPC announces Strategic Partnership with SANGFOR

HONG KONG, Mar 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883) is pleased to announce the deepening of the strategic partnership with Sangfor Technologies (Sangfor), integrating Sangfor’s technologies with CITIC Telecom CPC's innovative ICT capabilities to jointly develop innovative, compliant and trusted hybrid cloud services. The new SmartCLOUD™ C-FUSION hybrid cloud series integrates the full-stack SmartCLOUD™ dedicated private cloud, virtual private cloud and public cloud services, providing enterprise customers with a cloud infrastructure which is more autonomous, controllable and compatible with various technical architectures and system combinations. The new series helps drive enterprise digital transformation, redefine IT resources management and support seamless operations of enterprises in China and global markets.From left to right: Representatives from CITIC Telecom CPC, Jacky Kwok (Chief Commercial Officer) & Kenneth Wong (Vice President of Product and Digital Intelligence Development); together with representatives from Sangfor, Ringo Yiu (General Manager for the Asia-Pacific Region (Mature Markets) & Jeremy Jia (General Manager of Sangfor International Market)The growing industry demands and national policy support in recent years have not only driven the requirements for information systems upgrades in key industries but also accelerated enterprises to pursue innovative development and diversified services portfolios. As a key DICT partner for enterprise digital transformation, CITIC Telecom CPC has extensive cloud network security services resources and experiences in project customization and implementations. Riding on a wave of innovative and trusted computing, CITIC Telecom CPC actively empowers customers in achieving digitalization advancements and trusted computing deployment by partnering with Sangfor to shape a new innovative and trusted cloud services landscape.Sangfor is a leading Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) vendor. High performance, reliability and usability characteristics have made its HCI solutions widely deployed in government, finance, medical, education and other industries. Sangfor's full-stack HCI architecture has strengthened CITIC Telecom CPC's existing profound cloud service capabilities. The new strategic collaboration between the two companies will focus on developing hybrid cloud solutions that meet the rising technological innovation and regulatory requirements, providing enterprises with more flexible and sustainable hybrid cloud solutions, and helping them enhance their competitive edges.Win-win Collaboration Creates Self-governed and Trusted Cloud EraSmartCLOUD™ C-FUSION Hybrid Cloud series supports “Single Cloud Multiple Chips” architecture. Its full-stack cloud platform is compatible with multiple CPU architectures and application requirements, builds trusted hard chips and empowers the implementation of compliant applications, ensuring diversified hybrid cloud platforms to run seamlessly through the trusted innovation ecosystem. The seamless deployment of software and hardware environments offer unified hosting and management, accelerating digitalization process and creating greater value for enterprises. The joint collaboration will initially take place in Beijing and Guangzhou markets by providing high-quality cloud computing services to local enterprises. Both companies plan to gradually extend the collaboration to more regions in the future to drive a full-scale enterprise digital transformation across regions.Mr. Kenneth Wong, Vice President of Product and Digital Intelligence Development of CITIC Telecom CPC, said, “We strive to cooperate with an ecosystem of partners, including Sangfor. This announcement signifies our deepened collaboration and dedication to providing innovative and scalable IT solutions. Sangfor’s technological innovation has powered up CITIC Telecom CPC’s ICT capabilities. We believe the new SmartCLOUD™ C-FUSION series, which includes SmartCLOUD™ C-Compute and SmartCLOUD™ C-vONE, can effectively help enterprises address complex IT infrastructure challenges through a single platform at reduced costs. CITIC Telecom CPC's ‘Global-Local capabilities’ enable seamless connectivity across different regions and cloud platforms to support ‘Going Global, Entering China’ strategy of enterprises. We will continue to provide customized solutions to bring greater value to enterprises operating in China, connecting with China and expanding worldwide.”Mr. Ringo Yiu, Sangfor's General Manager for the Asia-Pacific Region (Mature Markets), said, “CITIC Telecom CPC’s outstanding collaboration performance has lauded with a ‘Platinum Partner’ award from us recently, underscoring our strong partnership. This strategic partnership will demonstrate the synergistic capabilities of both companies, enhancing not only the supply capabilities of our products and services, but also propelling our global market growth. Through the fusion of CITIC Telecom CPC's extensive global infrastructure coverage with Sangfor 's cutting-edge technologies in security and cloud computing, it will enable us to provide bolster support for enterprise digital transformation journeys across different regions and industries, fortifying market competitive advantages.”SmartCLOUD™ C-FUSION Empowers Compliant and Sustainable Business DevelopmentSmartCLOUD™ C-FUSION hybrid cloud series features “Single Cloud Multiple Cores” architecture, which supports X86, Huawei Kunpeng and HYGON C86 chip architectures to run seamlessly and connect simultaneously with applications, reducing the costs of migration and replacements in the future. Managed by CITIC Telecom CPC, this hybrid cloud series provides enterprises entering China with approved technical architectures, software and hardware environments that comply with innovation requirements and national regulatory policies. It is suitable for enterprises that have compliance requirements for autonomous and controllable technologies, ensuring not only the sustainable development of businesses, but also catering for “Going Global, Entering China” strategy and future IT development of different enterprises.Enabling “Going Global, Entering China” Strategy of Enterprises and Exploring Global Market OpportunitiesThestrategic partnership between CITIC Telecom CPC and SANGFOR provides enterprises with robust hybrid cloud solutions, helping them achieve their two-way “Going Global, Entering China” strategy. SmartCLOUD™ C-FUSION hybrid cloud series, including SmartCLOUD™ C-Compute virtual private cloud and SmartCLOUD™ C-vONE dedicated private cloud solutions, enables enterprises to seamlessly deploy and manage IT cloud resources at a lower cost in China and global markets, while ensuring high reliability, security and compliance to meet regulatory requirements in different regions. For enterprises going overseas, they can leverage CITIC Telecom CPC's global network coverage to achieve resources integration and flexible expansion across various regions. This collaboration not only reduces IT complexity and costs but also provides a solid technical foundation for global expansion, empowering enterprises to implement "Cross Border, Region and Platform" development, and positioning them to excel in highly competitive international markets.About CITIC Telecom CPCWe are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT™ private network solutions, TrustCSI™ information security solutions, DataHOUSE™ cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD™ cloud computing solutions.With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies to boost technology empowerment (+AI). Embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies we aim to unlock technical potential. By integrating deep learning and intelligent data analysis technologies, we transform these technologies into data empowerment (AI+) generative applications, reshaping the Intelligence Operation Journey of enterprises.With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across more than 160 countries and regions, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect nearly 170 points of presence (POPs), 60+ SDWAN gateways, 20 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and three dedicated 24x7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). We are certified with a series of international certifications, including SD-WAN Ready, ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, to ensure our services compliance with international standards and resources for enterprises. We offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers. For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com.About SangforMake Your Digital Transformation Simpler and Secure. This is Sangfor Technologies' commitment to our customers. Since forming in 2000, Sangfor has been a global leader of IT infrastructure, cyber security and cloud computing solutions.Three business groups deliver industry leading products and services for Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). Next-generation Firewall (NGFW), Endpoint Protection (EPP). Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Network Detection & Response (NDR), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Anti-Ransomware, extended Detection & Response (XDR) and Managed Detection & Response (MDR). Constant innovation and dedication to creating value for our customers form the heart of our corporate strategy.Sangfor's 8,000+ employees take customers' business needs and user experience seriously by servicing and supporting them at over 70 branches and representative offices covering exciting locations like Hong Kong, Malaysia. Thailand. Indonesia, Singapore. Philippines. Vietnam. Pakistan. Italy. Mexico. Turkey, UAE and Saudi Arabia, among many others.Media Contacts:Catherine YuenCITIC Telecom CPC(852) 2170 7536Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Summit Group Holds Iftar in Singapore for About 200 Migrant Workers, Including Bangladeshis ACN Newswire

Summit Group Holds Iftar in Singapore for About 200 Migrant Workers, Including Bangladeshis

SINGAPORE, Mar 21, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - To show appreciation for migrant workers in Singapore, many of whom are Bangladeshi, Summit Power International Limited (“SPIL”) has hosted a breaking of fast (Iftar) for about 200 workers during the holy month of Ramadan.Mr Muhammed Aziz Khan, PBM (centre), Founder Chairman of Summit Group, broke fast with migrant workers in Singapore, many of whom are Bangladeshi nationalsMr Muhammed Aziz Khan, PBM, the Founder Chairman of the Summit Group, broke fast with the workers at a workers’ dormitory in Space@Tuas, on 20 March 2024. Another 200 meals were provided for Muslim workers who were not able to attend the event physically.SPIL also presented gifts to 1400 workers. Appreciation cards and crafts – prepared by about 50 students – were also presented to the workers at the dormitory. The students are from the Big Heart Student Care Services at Zhangde Primary School and the German European School Singapore (“GESS”) in Singapore. The cards and crafts were presented by teachers from GESS on behalf of the students.This is the first Singapore Iftar event sponsored by SPIL, the Singapore-headquartered parent of Bangladesh’s largest private sector power generation company.Besides Iftar, SPIL is also engaged in other corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) efforts in Bangladesh, including charity donations for neuro-divergent children, participating in UNICEF initiatives to help school dropouts, as well as supporting scientific research for nutrition and online education, among others.Mr Muhammed Aziz Khan, PBM said, “Throughout the years, social responsibility remains a core principle of the Summit Group. Bangladeshi nationals comprise a significant number of the migrant workers in Singapore. This year’s Iftar that we sponsored in Singapore underscores our efforts to give back.”“I am touched that young students from the two schools have expressed their appreciation to the migrant worker community in Singapore,” he added.Mr Muhammed Aziz Khan, PBM, a Singaporean of Bangladeshi origin, was awarded the Public Service Medal (COVID-19) in October 2023 for engaging and helping Bangladeshi workers who were isolated in local dormitories during the pandemic.Ms Patricia Amorim and Ms Marieke Bink, teachers at GESS, said, “We were thrilled to have collaborated with students of Big Heart for a meaningful card-making activity, bringing together our Grade 6-8 students with younger brothers and sisters from Big Heart to create heartfelt messages for migrant workers. This event not only fostered creativity but also facilitated genuine interactions between the students as they shared stories and ideas. The cards produced are a beautiful testament to their teamwork and compassion, showcasing the power of community and the importance of supporting those who contribute so much to our society.”Shaina, a representative of Big Heart Student Care, said, “We are delighted to partner with the German European School Singapore for a meaningful initiative aimed at giving back to the community. Last Friday, students gathered to create heartfelt cards for migrant workers, expressing gratitude and appreciation for their vital contributions to Singapore’s growth and development. This significant event not only instilled a deep sense of gratitude in the students but also helped foster new friendships and lasting memories. It was a powerful reflection of the true spirit of multiculturalism and inclusivity—values that have brought us together and been instrumental in Singapore’s success over the past 60 years."About Summit Power International Limited (“SPIL”)SPIL is the largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Bangladesh, reflecting 17% of the country's total private installed capacity and 10% of total installed capacity. Summit owns and operates a total of 18 power plants. It also operates Bangladesh’s second Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) and LNG import terminal with daily regasification capacity of 500 million cubic feet.SPIL’s partners include JERA, Mitsubishi Corporation and Taiyo Insurance Company of Japan and GE of the USA. In July, 2023, Denmark's Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) in association with Summit Group, submitted a foreign direct investment proposal valued at USD 1.3 billion to develop the country’s first 500 MW utility-scale offshore wind energy project.SPIL is the leading infrastructure conglomerate in Bangladesh with diversified interests in power generation, energy, telecommunications, ports and real estate.Learn more at: www.summitpowerinternational.com Media ContactWeR1 Consultants Pte LtdIsaac TangWhatsApp (Text): (65) 9748 0688summit@wer1.net Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency JCN Newswire

Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

HONG KONG, Mar 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Galaxy Payroll Group Limited (NASDAQ: GLXG) (the “Company”) announced that, on March 17, 2025, the Company received a letter from the Listing Qualifications staff of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that based on the closing bid price of the Company for the period from January 31, 2025 to March 14, 2025, the Company no longer meets the continued listing requirement of Nasdaq under Nasdaq Listing Rules 5550(a)(2), to maintain a minimum bid price of $1 per share.The notification has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s ordinary shares. Nasdaq has provided the Company with a 180 calendar days compliance period, or until September 15, 2025, in which to regain compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirement. In the event that the Company does not regain compliance in the compliance period, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar days, should the Company meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the bid price requirement, and is able to provide written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. However, if it appears that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, or if the Company is otherwise not eligible, Nasdaq will provide notice that the Company’s securities will be subject to delisting.The Company is currently evaluating options to regain compliance and intends to timely regain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirement. Although the Company will use all reasonable efforts to achieve compliance with Rule 5550(a)(2), there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain compliance with that rule or will otherwise be in compliance with other Nasdaq continued listing requirement.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s filings with the SEC.About Galaxy Payroll Group LimitedGalaxy Payroll Group Limited is a leading payroll outsourcing service provider based in Hong Kong. The company specializes in delivering HR and payroll solutions to multinational companies across various industries. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, GLXG operates in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and the PRC, offering payroll outsourcing, employment services, and consultancy to businesses of all sizes.For enquiry, please contact Intelligent Joy Limited:Rosanne RenPhone: (852) 3594 6407Email: pr-team@intelligentjoy.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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DENSO the First Company Headquartered in Japan to Acquire EcoPass Certification from Catena-X JCN Newswire

DENSO the First Company Headquartered in Japan to Acquire EcoPass Certification from Catena-X

TOKYO, Mar 24, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION today announced it has acquired the EcoPass(1) certification from Catena-X(2), a dataspace(3) for securely exchanging data across automotive supply chains in Europe. DENSO achieved the certification on February 14, 2025, making it the first Business Application Provider(4) of Catena-X globally headquartered in Japan to do so.This certification demonstrates that the DENSO application under development for Digital Product Passport(5) (DPP), conforms to Catena-X rules and ensures secure data exchange between approved stakeholders.In recent years, there has been rising demand for society as a whole to become carbon neutral and to shift to a more circular economy, in which resources are circulated in the economic system. To manufacture products in a more eco-friendly manner, DPP initiatives are under way around the world to digitalize information about manufacturers, materials used, CO2 emissions, and the recyclability of products. There is a demand to build a mechanism for data linkage initiative across companies, industries, and national borders.In Japan, a project to build the Ouranos Ecosystem, led by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, started in April 2023. DENSO has identified issues and studied business requirements for data collaboration in the automotive industry.(6)In Europe, Catena-X is being operated as an initiative for data collaboration in the automotive industry, and DENSO has joined Catena-X in 2021 as an automotive parts manufacturer with global operations. And now DENSO has acquired EcoPass certification from Catena-X as first company headquartered in Japan.Since then, based on the European Battery Regulation(7), introduction of the Battery Passport for battery products, such as automotive and industrial batteries, is expected to be legally required from February 2027 as the first use case of DPPs.DENSO has been developing(8) a Battery Passport application for the future. The completed application will be deployed in-house and made available to users in the supply chains as a secure data exchange service verified by the EcoPass certification to assist the auto industry in ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.This application uses a Software-as-a-Service product, including EDC(9) connector for dataspace connectivity, developed by T-Systems, an IT services subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom—one of Europe’s largest telecommunications companies and a global leader. T-Systems is one of the key developers of the Catena-X software stack and holds multiple Catena-X certifications, including as a Business Application Provider.DENSO remains committed to contributing to the realization of a sustainable society by promoting a circular value chain around the world.(1) EcoPass: A function to realize data exchange among companies in conformity with the Catena-X rules based on data models defined by Catena-X(2) Catena-X: A platform operated by German automakers and suppliers to securely share data, such as parts information, among concerned companies(3) Dataspace: A standardized mechanism for data sharing and linkage across companies and organizations while ensuring mutual reliability(4) Business Application Provider: A company which provides solutions that meet specific business needs based on use cases defined by Catena-X(5) Digital Product Passport: A digital certificate which records various kinds of information, including manufacturers, materials used, recyclability, and dismantling methods, that proves the sustainability of products to ensure traceability throughout the product life cycle(6) NTT DATA and DENSO Start to Build an Industry-wide Ecosystem for EV Batteries | Newsroom | News | DENSO – DENSO Corporation / Crafting the Core /(7) European Battery Regulation: Regulation effective in Europe in August 2023 to promote the production and use of sustainable battery products(8) Developing the Battery Passport: A Foundation for Japanese Industry | DRIVEN BASE – DENSO(9) EDC: Short for Eclipse Dataspace Components. A standard component for secure communication among companies while ensuring data sovereignty in Catena-X Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Anson Resources | A1 Lithium & KOCH Successfully Deliver Direct Lithium Extraction Industry Leading-Results ACN Newswire

Anson Resources | A1 Lithium & KOCH Successfully Deliver Direct Lithium Extraction Industry Leading-Results

Key Findings:KOCH DLE Process achieves an average lithium recovery rate of 98%Key brine contaminants average rejection greater than 99%, resulting in low purification production costsIndustry leading Lithium Chloride concentration attainedLi:TDS ratio of up to 0.129, averaging 0.126, significantly above the target Li:TDS of 0.08, expected to lower the cost with less evaporation during the EV battery grade purification process43,500 gallons (165,000 litres) of high purity lithium chloride was produced that meet or exceeded the specifications required by downstream processorsNEWPORT BEACH, CA, Mar 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anson Resources Limited (ASX:ASN) ("Anson" or the "Company"), through its 100% owned subsidiary in the USA, A1 Lithium Inc (A1 Lithium) is pleased to announce that successful completion of the pilot program with KOCH Technology Solutions ("KTS"). The program successfully delivered all technical requirements, producing high concentration and high purity lithium chloride eluate at the onsite Direct Lithium Extraction ("DLE") unit from freshly extracted lithium rich brine at its Green River Lithium Project, in south-eastern Utah, USA.The KTS DLE Process achieved an average lithium recovery rate of 98% and the rejection rates of contaminants exceeded 99%. In addition the Li:TDS averaged 0.125 significantly exceeding the industry standard Li:TDS ratio required for downstream processing of 0.08 by 57%. This will result in lower processing costs of the lithium carbonate that the company plans to produce.Based upon these results KTS will provide to Anson/A1 Lithium "process guarantees" for a commercial scale plant of 10,000 tons per annum of lithium carbonate.The KTS DLE plant successfully produced 43,500 gallons (165,000 litres) of high-quality eluate at the Green River, Utah, USA site, which is stored and now available for downstream processing.Superior Containment Rejection and RecoveryThe KTS DLE process test work achieved an average lithium recovery rate of 98% and a high rejection rate of the key impurities meeting or exceeding all targets. Where the DLE step rejects a higher percentage of impurities, the resulting lithium chloride solution, which is to become lithium carbonate electric vehicle (EV) grade of 99.95% purity, can be converted more efficiently. The level of rejection in the preliminary results, of the key impurities from the KTS DLE process during an optimized configuration and operation parameter were:Executive CommentaryAnson's Executive Chairman & CEO, Mr. Bruce Richardson commented, "These results from the KTS DLE pilot program are exceptional. The industry leading Li:TDS ratio will make a significant contribution to the financial success of the Green River Lithium Project as will the very high rates of impurity rejection. The cooperation has been truly successful. Congratulations to both the KTS and A1 Lithium teams that worked so hard on this project. Anson looks forward to further collaboration with KTS as partners in the development of the Green River Lithium Project." Mr Richardson continued, "Testing of DLE process is essential to reduce commercial production risks and assists in financing a project. Anson has conducted several DLE test work programs, at different times of the year and the KTS results are a standout, not only technically but also from a cost perspective. Anson will continue to focus on these two aspects during the development of the Green River Lithium Project to maximize investor and shareholder returns."Lithium Business Leader at Koch Technology Solutions, Garrett Krall said, "We are proud to achieve this level of brine production at an industry-leading TDS, demonstrating the capability of Li-Pro™ technology and its continued successful commercialization with Anson. This milestone marks a great step forward for the commercial success of DLE, and we are excited to continue supporting this Project in Utah."Pathway to CommercializationKTS has indicated to Anson that there is enough data from the test work to provide a "Technical Annex" that will include process guarantees for a 10,000 tpa production plant using its Li-Pro™ LSS technology. This is expected to be completed in a few months. A process guarantee is a key requirement in securing debt funding for the Project.Exceptional Lithium Purity & Process EfficiencyThe process achieved an average lithium recovery of 98% over the seven months of operation and generated approximately 43,500 gallons (165,000 liters) of lithium chloride at or above the specifications required by downstream processors. The eluate can now be refined and concentrated using tested and proven steps to battery grade product. The production and retention of eluate provides sufficient lithium chloride for downstream test work and final product trials.DLE systems that produce a lithium chloride solution with a lithium-to-total dissolved solids ratio (Li:TDS) greater than 0.08 are considered as suitable for downstream processing. The lithium chloride eluate produced with the KTS DLE plant achieved a Li:TDS of up to 0.129. The average Li:TDS of 0.126 achieved over the program, is a 57% improvement relative to the target Li:TDS ratio of 0.08.A high Li:TDS ratio has positive implications for the costs of the lithium purification process step. A higher ratio equates to a lower amount of water to be removed (evaporated) prior to lithium carbonate precipitation. Less evaporation requires less energy to reduce the volume of eluate and increase the concentration of lithium prior to carbonation.The brine samples were assayed on site at Green River with the Company's ICP machine due to allow for continuous sampling and quick turnaround of assay results required to continually fine tune the DLE process. These assay results were then confirmed by independent third-party off-site laboratories.During the seven-month continuous operating period (August 2024 to February 2025) onsite, the KTS DLE plant successfully produced 43,500 gallons (165,000 litres) of high-quality eluate at Green River.The seven months of DLE test work allowed Anson and KTS to fine-tune the process control steps, identifying the optimal balance for lithium recovery, impurity removal, water usage, and lithium concentration under various climate conditions, including temperatures below freezing. This critical data will support the operation of the production plant, ensuring its efficiency throughout the year in diverse environmental conditions.Downstream of the DLE process, the LiCl solution which can be efficiently purified via standard ion exchange (IX) resins will be processed by various technologies to further remove the low concentrations of the unwanted impurities (e.g. calcium, potassium, magnesium, and boron). The pilot plant has shown a proven ability to produce LiCl solutions suitable as feedstock for this purification process.This announcement has been authorized for release by the Executive Chairman and CEO and reviewed & contributed to by KOCH Technology Solutions (KTS).About Anson Resources LtdAnson Resources (ASX:ASN) is an ASX-listed mineral resources company with a portfolio of minerals projects in key demand-driven commodities. Its core assets are the Green River and Paradox Lithium Project in Utah, in the USA. Anson is focused on developing these assets into a significant lithium producing operations. The Company's goal is to create long-term shareholder value through the discovery, acquisition and development of natural resources to meet the demand of tomorrow's new energy and technology markets.For further information please contact:Bruce RichardsonExecutive Chairman and CEOE: Info@AnsonResources.comWill MazeHead of Investor RelationsE: Investors@AnsonResources.comPh: +1 949-508-7834www.AnsonResources.comFollow us on Twitter @Anson_irSubscribe to Anson Resources News: Click HereSOURCE: Anson Resources Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Video menunjukkan saat-saat akhir juruterbang ‘berkemahiran tinggi’ sebelum nahas maut pertunjukan udara

(SeaPRwire) - Saat-saat terakhir seorang juruterbang yang "berkemahiran tinggi" telah dirakam dalam video sebelum dia meninggal dunia dalam nahas di sebuah pertunjukan udara di hujung minggu lalu.Insiden maut yang melibatkan James O’Connell berlaku pada hari Sabtu di Saldanha Bay Airfield di luar Cape Town. Rakaman menunjukkan sebuah pesawat melakukan gerakan udara sebelum terhempas ke tanah, menghasilkan bebola api dan jeritan daripada mereka yang hadir."Dengan rasa sedih yang mendalam, penganjur West Coast Airshow mengesahkan kemalangan maut yang melibatkan James O’Connell, seorang juruterbang ujian yang sangat mahir dan dihormati dari Afrika Selatan, ketika dia menerbangkan pesawat Impala Mark 1 semasa pertunjukan hari ini di Saldanha," kata penganjur acara itu dalam satu kenyataan."Encik O’Connell sedang melakukan pertunjukan rutin yang bertujuan untuk menunjukkan keupayaan Impala Mark 1 – sebuah pesawat perang kesayangan dengan kepentingan sejarah yang mendalam bagi ramai rakyat Afrika Selatan – ia terutamanya merupakan saat yang besar kerana Impala tidak dilihat membuat persembahan di pertunjukan udara selama bertahun-tahun," tambah mereka. "Gerakan itu sedang dilaksanakan sebagai sebahagian daripada program pertunjukan udara rasmi, disaksikan oleh ribuan penonton." Video kejadian menunjukkan awan asap hitam naik ke langit selepas nahas itu."Dia menggulingkan pesawat... dia memusingkan pesawat, gear pendaratan berada di atas. Semasa keluar dari pusingan itu, orang ramai dapat melihat dengan jelas bahawa dia kehilangan ketinggian," kata pengulas pertunjukan udara Brian Emmenis seperti yang dipetik oleh penganjur. "Dia pergi ke arah hangar – pada tahap itu dia berada dalam terjunan curam yang serius – dan dia terus masuk ke tanah. Tidak ada tanda-tanda percubaan untuk melenting keluar." "Perkhidmatan kecemasan bertindak balas serta-merta, orang ramai kekal di belakang penghadang, benar-benar terkejut, dan bantuan perubatan diberikan kepada orang ramai," tambahnya.Tiada penonton yang tercedera dan South African Civil Aviation Authority dan Air Show South Africa kini sedang menyiasat."Pihak penganjur menyampaikan ucapan takziah yang mendalam kepada keluarga, rakan-rakan dan rakan sekerja penerbangan Encik O’Connell," tambah mereka.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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PM Korea Selatan, Han Duck-soo, dilantik semula sebagai pemangku presiden selepas pemecatan dibatalkan Berita

PM Korea Selatan, Han Duck-soo, dilantik semula sebagai pemangku presiden selepas pemecatan dibatalkan

(SeaPRwire) - Mahkamah Perlembagaan Korea Selatan membatalkan pemecatan Perdana Menteri Han Duck-soo, mengembalikan pegawai No. 2 negara itu sebagai pemimpin sementara pada hari Isnin sementara belum memutuskan keputusan berasingan mengenai pengisytiharan undang-undang tentera secara mengejut pada bulan Disember.Ramai pemerhati mengatakan keputusan 7-1 dalam kes Han tidak memberi isyarat banyak tentang keputusan yang akan datang mengenai Yoon, kerana Han bukan tokoh utama dalam mengenakan undang-undang tentera. Tetapi keputusan itu masih boleh menggalakkan penyokong setia Yoon dan meningkatkan serangan politik mereka terhadap pembangkang.Bercakap dengan wartawan selepas pengembaliannya, Han mengucapkan terima kasih kepada mahkamah atas apa yang disebutnya sebagai "keputusan yang bijak" dan berjanji untuk memberi tumpuan kepada menangani "perkara mendesak," termasuk persekitaran perdagangan global yang berubah dengan cepat, dalam rujukan yang jelas kepada dasar tarif agresif pentadbiran Trump. Dia juga menyeru perpaduan negara, dengan mengatakan: "Tidak ada kiri atau kanan — yang penting ialah kemajuan negara kita."Korea Selatan telah terjerumus ke dalam pergolakan politik sejak Yoon, seorang konservatif, mengisytiharkan undang-undang tentera pada 3 Disember dan menghantar ratusan tentera ke Dewan Negara yang dikuasai pembangkang liberal dan tempat-tempat lain di Seoul. Dekri Yoon hanya bertahan enam jam kerana cukup ramai penggubal undang-undang berjaya memasuki dewan perhimpunan di mana mereka dengan cepat menolak dekri itu.Dewan itu memecat Yoon pada 14 Disember, mendakwa dia melanggar Perlembagaan dan undang-undang lain dengan menyekat aktiviti perhimpunan dan cuba menahan ahli politik. Pemecatan Yoon menjadikan Han pemangku presiden sehingga dia dipecat pada akhir Disember.Pemecatan berturut-turut yang belum pernah terjadi sebelumnya yang menggantung dua pegawai tertinggi negara itu meningkatkan perpecahan domestik dan memperdalam kebimbangan mengenai .Pencetus utama bagi desakan pembangkang untuk memecat Han ialah keengganannya untuk mengisi tiga kerusi kosong di bangku sembilan anggota Mahkamah Perlembagaan. Itu adalah isu yang sangat panas kerana mahkamah memerlukan sokongan daripada sekurang-kurangnya enam hakim untuk meluluskan pemecatan Yoon dan mengisi jawatan kosongnya boleh membuat keputusan sedemikian lebih berkemungkinan.Selepas Han digantung, penggantinya sebagai pemangku presiden, Choi Sang-mok, melantik dua hakim baharu tetapi membiarkan kerusi kesembilan kosong.Han juga dituduh dalam usul pemecatan bersubahat dengan pengisytiharan undang-undang tentera Yoon dan menghalang usaha untuk membuka siasatan bebas ke atas dakwaan pemberontakan Yoon berhubung dengan dekri undang-undang tenteranya.Pada hari Isnin, tujuh daripada lapan hakim Mahkamah Perlembagaan memutuskan untuk membatalkan atau menolak pemecatan Han. Mereka memutuskan bahawa tindakan yang didakwanya tidak bertentangan dengan undang-undang atau tidak cukup serius untuk mengeluarkannya daripada jawatan atau usul pemecatannya bahkan tidak memenuhi kuorum yang diperlukan apabila ia diluluskan melalui dewan. Seorang hakim menyokong pemecatan Han.Parti Demokratik pembangkang liberal utama melahirkan rasa kesal atas keputusan mahkamah untuk mengembalikan Han dan menggesa ia untuk menolak Yoon dengan cepat. Pejabat Yoon mengalu-alukan keputusan hari Isnin, dengan mengatakan ia menunjukkan sekali lagi penggunaan usul pemecatan oleh pembangkang berulang kali adalah "serangan politik yang melulu dan berniat jahat."Pemerhati sebelum ini telah meramalkan Mahkamah Perlembagaan akan membuat keputusan mengenai kes Yoon pada pertengahan Mac, tetapi ia belum berbuat demikian, mencetuskan pelbagai spekulasi mengenai kemungkinan sebab."Keputusan hari ini akan memberi harapan kepada penyokong Yoon untuk nasib yang sama dan harapan untuk penentang Yoon untuk penyingkirannya," kata Duyeon Kim, seorang penganalisis kanan di Center for a New American Security di Washington. "Tetapi terlalu awal untuk meramalkan keputusan mahkamah mengenai Yoon kerana butiran khusus kedua-dua kes dan dakwaan adalah berbeza."Kim berkata pengembalian Han, seorang birokrat kerjaya, akan membawa lebih kestabilan kepada Korea Selatan berbanding ketika kuasanya sebagai pemangku presiden digantung.Perhimpunan saingan besar-besaran yang menyokong atau mengecam Yoon telah memecahbelahkan jalan-jalan di Seoul dan lain-lain . Tinjauan terdahulu menunjukkan bahawa majoriti rakyat Korea Selatan mengkritik penguatkuasaan undang-undang tentera Yoon, tetapi mereka yang menyokong atau bersimpati dengan Yoon kemudiannya mendapat kekuatan.Yoon berhujah bahawa pengenalan undang-undang tenteranya adalah percubaan terdesak untuk menarik perhatian kepada "kejahatan" Parti Demokratik yang menghalang agendanya dan memfailkan banyak usul pemecatan terhadap pegawai kanan. Pengkritik Yoon membidas bahawa dia mungkin cuba menggunakan pemerintahan tentera untuk menggagalkan kemungkinan siasatan khas ke atas skandal yang melibatkan dia dan isterinya.Pegawai kanan tentera dan polis yang dihantar ke dewan itu berkata bahawa Yoon mengarahkan mereka untuk mengheret penggubal undang-undang keluar untuk mengelakkan undian di parlimen untuk membatalkan dekrinya. Yoon berkata penempatan tentera itu direka untuk mengekalkan ketenteraman.Jika mahkamah mengekalkan pemecatan Yoon, Korea Selatan mesti mengadakan pilihan raya presiden untuk memilih penggantinya. Jika ia memutuskan untuknya, Yoon akan mendapat semula kuasa presidennya.Yoon secara berasingan didakwa mengarahkan pemberontakan, pertuduhan yang membawa hukuman mati atau penjara seumur hidup jika dia disabitkan kesalahan.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. 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Rundingan damai AS dengan Ukraine, Rusia bermula di Arab Saudi Berita

Rundingan damai AS dengan Ukraine, Rusia bermula di Arab Saudi

(SeaPRwire) - Rundingan damai antara delegasi A.S. dan Rusia yang bertujuan untuk menamatkan sedang berlangsung pada hari Isnin di Arab Saudi, menurut laporan media.Perbincangan itu berlaku selepas berkata delegasi dari negaranya mengadakan pertemuan "cukup berguna" dengan pasukan Amerika di Riyadh pada hari Ahad."Pasukan kami bekerja secara konstruktif sepenuhnya, dan perbincangan itu cukup berguna. Kerja-kerja delegasi diteruskan. Tetapi tidak kira apa yang kita bincangkan dengan rakan kongsi kita sekarang, Putin mesti didesak untuk mengeluarkan perintah sebenar untuk menghentikan serangan – kerana orang yang membawa perang ini mesti menjadi orang yang menarik baliknya," kata Zelenskyy.Delegasi A.S. yang bertemu dengan Rusia pada hari Isnin diketuai oleh Andrew Peek, seorang pengarah kanan di Majlis Keselamatan Negara White House, dan Michael Anton, pengarah kakitangan perancangan dasar di State Department, lapor Reuters. Ia menambah bahawa Rusia diwakili oleh Grigory Karasin, ketua Jawatankuasa Hal Ehwal Luar Dewan Atas Parlimen Rusia, dan Sergei Beseda, seorang penasihat kepada pengarah Federal Security Service Rusia. Delegasi akan memberi tumpuan kepada gencatan senjata di Laut Hitam, menurut laporan oleh yang dikendalikan oleh negara Rusia, memetik Penasihat Keselamatan Negara A.S. Mike Waltz. Dalam peringkat seterusnya rundingan, kedua-dua pihak akan membincangkan "isu-isu yang berkaitan dengan pengesahan gencatan senjata, kontinjen pengaman, serta pemilikan wilayah."Utusan Khas Presiden Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff memberitahu beliau tidak percaya Presiden Rusia Vladimir Putin mahu menyerang Eropah."Sekarang saya telah ditanya pendapat saya tentang apa motif Presiden Putin pada skala yang lebih besar. Dan saya hanya berkata bahawa saya tidak nampak dia mahu mengambil seluruh Eropah," kata Witkoff semasa kemunculan di " Sunday." "Ini adalah situasi yang jauh berbeza daripada Perang Dunia II. Tiada NATO," tambahnya. "Saya terima kata-katanya dalam erti kata ini.""Saya fikir anda akan melihat di Arab Saudi pada hari Isnin beberapa kemajuan sebenar, terutamanya kerana ia mempengaruhi gencatan senjata Laut Hitam pada kapal antara kedua-dua negara. Dan dari situ anda secara semula jadi akan cenderung kepada gencatan senjata sepenuhnya," kata Witkoff juga pada hari Ahad.Rusia melancarkan serangan dron besar-besaran yang menyasarkan Kyiv dan bandar-bandar utama lain di Ukraine dalam semalaman pada hari Ahad, yang menyoroti betapa jauh lagi yang perlu dilakukan sebelum perjanjian damai dapat dibuat.’ Anders Hagstrom menyumbang kepada laporan 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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Pelancong ditahan, diserang penduduk tempatan selepas memanjat kuil Mayan suci yang terkenal di dunia, video menunjukkan

(SeaPRwire) - Seorang berdepan dengan pertuduhan selepas dia memanjat tangga salah satu daripada Tujuh Keajaiban Dunia Baharu sebelum penduduk tempatan yang berang mengambil tindakan sendiri dengan memukul lelaki itu. Rakaman orang ramai menunjukkan individu tersebut – yang masih belum dinamakan oleh pihak berkuasa – memanjat bahagian tepi Kuil Kukulcan di Chichén Itzá di Yucatan minggu lepas. Lelaki itu adalah salah seorang daripada dua pelawat berasingan yang dirakam memanjat piramid pada hari Khamis, ketika kira-kira 9,000 pelancong berpusu-pusu ke kuil itu – yang disebut sebagai El Castillo – untuk memerhati , menurut outlet tempatan . "Dia mengelak daripada kami, walaupun kami mengawasi bahagian barat kuil," kata seorang anggota Pengawal Kebangsaan kepada Mexico News Daily. "Dia berlari melewati kami. Dia jelas dalam keadaan fizikal yang baik."Video menunjukkan salah seorang lelaki memanjat tangga ketika pengawal keselamatan mengejarnya. Salah seorang penceroboh, seorang berusia 38 tahun, dilaporkan cuba bersembunyi di dalam ruang piramid, tetapi ditemui oleh pihak berkuasa dan diiring keluar dari tapak bersejarah itu. Pegawai Pengawal Kebangsaan Mexico dan kakitangan dari National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) cuba melindungi lelaki itu, yang diserang oleh orang ramai ketika orang ramai yang marah menjerit bahawa dia harus "dikorbankan" - merujuk kepada pengorbanan manusia yang pernah dilakukan di puncak piramid oleh orang Maya purba, lapor akhbar tempatan. Kejadian itu berlaku ketika ke Chichén Itzá untuk menyaksikan acara yang dikenali sebagai Penurunan Ular Berbulu, fenomena semula jadi di mana cahaya matahari menghasilkan bayang-bayang berbentuk ular di sepanjang tangga piramid, semasa ekuinoks musim bunga. Tapak ini menganjurkan program selama empat hari yang menampilkan aktiviti untuk dinikmati oleh para tetamu. Walau bagaimanapun, acara tersebut tidak termasuk memanjat piramid yang berusia hampir 1,000 tahun, yang diharamkan pada tahun 2006 untuk melindungi struktur tersebut. Kedua-dua pelancong dan menghadapi potensi denda di bawah Artikel 55 Undang-undang Persekutuan mengenai Monumen dan Zon Arkeologi, Artistik dan Sejarah Mexico, menurut Mexico News Daily. Kejadian yang hampir serupa berlaku dua tahun lalu apabila seorang pelancong Poland memilih untuk memanjat piramid yang sama.Lelaki itu dirakam berlari menaiki tangga kuil suci sebelum seorang pejalan kaki memukulnya dengan kayu ketika pihak berkuasa menahannya. Lelaki itu ditahan di penjara selama 12 jam dan didenda 5,000 peso, menurut Mexico Daily Post. Pihak berkuasa Chichén Itzá tidak segera menjawab permintaan Digital untuk komen. Andrew Mark Miller dari Digital menyumbang kepada laporan 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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Turki penjarakan Datuk Bandar Istanbul sebelum perbicaraan, bantahan berleluasa di seluruh bandar Berita

Turki penjarakan Datuk Bandar Istanbul sebelum perbicaraan, bantahan berleluasa di seluruh bandar

(SeaPRwire) - Mahkamah Turki pada hari Ahad menjatuhkan hukuman penjara ke atas Ekrem Imamoglu, saingan politik utama Presiden Tayyip Erdogan, sementara menunggu perbicaraan atas tuduhan rasuah, dalam satu langkah yang mungkin mencetuskan protes terbesar di negara itu dalam tempoh lebih sedekad.Keputusan untuk menghantar Imamoglu ke penjara dibuat selepas parti pembangkang utama, dan puluhan ribu penunjuk perasaan mengkritik tindakan terhadapnya sebagai berunsur politik dan tidak demokratik.Ketika perkembangan di mahkamah berlaku, terdapat tanda-tanda bahawa masalah datuk bandar itu sedang menggerakkan penentangan terhadap kerajaan Erdogan, yang telah memerintah Turki selama 22 tahun.Beribu-ribu ahli Parti Rakyat Republikan (CHP) dan bukan ahli membanjiri pusat pengundian di seluruh negara untuk memilih Imamoglu sebagai calonnya dalam undian presiden akan datang.Undian bukan ahli akan dipantau dengan teliti sebagai petunjuk tentang berapa banyak sokongan yang dinikmati Imamoglu yang popular di luar penyokong setia parti.Imamoglu telah menafikan tuduhan yang dihadapinya sebagai "tuduhan dan fitnah yang tidak dapat dibayangkan" dan menyeru protes di seluruh negara pada hari Ahad. "Kita akan merobek rampasan kuasa ini, noda gelap ini pada demokrasi kita, bersama-sama," katanya.Rakaman menunjukkan apa yang disiarkan oleh penyiar sebagai beliau dibawa ke penjara Silivri dalam konvoi polis.Imamoglu telah dilucutkan jawatan, bersama-sama dengan dua datuk bandar daerah lain, menurut kenyataan kementerian dalam negeri.Kerajaan menafikan bahawa siasatan bermotifkan politik dan mengatakan mahkamah adalah bebas.Larangan seluruh negara terhadap perhimpunan jalanan telah dilanjutkan pada hari Sabtu selama empat hari lagi tetapi protes dan berterusan sepanjang malam di bandar-bandar utama.Beribu-ribu orang berkerumun di luar bangunan mahkamah semalaman dan awal pagi Ahad menunggu keputusan ke atas Imamoglu.Mahkamah berkata Imamoglu, 54, dan sekurang-kurangnya 20 yang lain dipenjarakan sebagai sebahagian daripada siasatan rasuah, salah satu daripada dua yang dibuka terhadapnya minggu lepas.Ia berkata beliau ditangkap kerana "menubuhkan dan mengetuai organisasi jenayah, menerima rasuah, penyelewengan, merekod data peribadi secara menyalahi undang-undang, dan mengatur tender awam berhubung dengan siasatan kewangan".Penjara itu menutup tindakan keras undang-undang selama berbulan-bulan terhadap tokoh pembangkang dan penyingkiran pegawai pilihan raya lain dari jawatan, dalam apa yang disifatkan oleh pengkritik sebagai percubaan kerajaan untuk menjejaskan prospek pilihan raya mereka.Enam daripada 27 datuk bandar perbandaran CHP kini ditangkap - setahun selepas parti pembangkang menyerahkan kepada AK Party pimpinan Erdogan kekalahan pilihan raya perbandaran terburuk dalam sejarah.CHP membuka pusat pengundian parti pada hari Ahad kepada bukan ahli untuk mengundi "undi solidariti" untuk Imamoglu, yang merupakan satu-satunya nama dalam kertas undi untuk calon presiden.Pengerusi CHP Ozgur Ozel meramalkan jutaan undi daripada bukan ahli, mengatakan Imamoglu "dalam perjalanan ke penjara tetapi juga ke jawatan presiden".Tiada pilihan raya umum dijadualkan sehingga 2028.Tetapi jika Erdogan, 71, yang selama 22 tahun, bertanding lagi, parlimen perlu menyokong pilihan raya awal kerana presiden akan mencapai hadnya menjelang tarikh itu. Imamoglu mendahului Erdogan dalam beberapa tinjauan pendapat.Imamoglu juga menghadapi tuduhan keganasan, tetapi mahkamah tidak secara rasmi menahannya atas tuduhan itu pada masa yang sama.Keputusan masa depan untuk memenjarakannya sementara menunggu perbicaraan atas tuduhan berkaitan keganasan boleh membenarkan kerajaan melantik pemegang amanah untuk menjalankan Istanbul. Sabitan boleh menghalangnya daripada bertanding jawatan presiden.CHP berkata ia akan merayu terhadap keputusan itu dan memilih seseorang untuk bekerja sebagai pemangku datuk bandar.Sejurus selepas keputusan mahkamah, datuk bandar berikrar untuk akhirnya mengalahkan Erdogan, dan berkata mereka yang menjalankan siasatan akan dipertanggungjawabkan."Imamoglu telah menjadi ... mimpi ngeri Erdogan," kata Mehmet Karatas, seorang penyokong pembangkang, di luar bangunan mahkamah. "Kami akan menjadikan Ekrem Imamoglu sebagai presiden."Penahanan Imamoglu telah menggegarkan pasaran, dengan lira Turki, saham dan bon mengalami penurunan teruk sejak Rabu. Penganalisis menjangkakan lebih banyak tekanan jualan selepas pemenjaraan.Gabenor bank pusat Turki, Fatih Karahan bertemu dengan ahli lembaga Persatuan Bank Turki (TBB) pada hari Ahad.Bank pusat akan menggunakan semua instrumen dalam peraturan pasaran secara berkesan dan tegas untuk mengekalkan kestabilan, Karahan memberitahu ahli bank, kata TBB.Ketidakpatuhan awam telah dikurangkan secara mendadak di Turki sejak protes Taman Gezi di seluruh negara terhadap kerajaan Erdogan pada 2013, yang mendorong .Namun beribu-ribu orang berkumpul semula pada malam Sabtu di luar bangunan perbandaran Istanbul dan bangunan mahkamah utama. Beratus-ratus polis menggunakan gas pemedih mata dan semburan lada untuk menyuraikan penunjuk perasaan, ketika orang ramai melemparkan mercun dan objek lain.Walaupun kebanyakan demonstrasi aman, penunjuk perasaan juga bertempur dengan polis di wilayah pantai barat Izmir dan ibu negara Ankara untuk malam ketiga berturut-turut, dengan polis melepaskan meriam air.Pihak berkuasa telah menahan lebih daripada 300 orang semasa protes.Laporan tambahan oleh Huseyin Hayatsever, Mert Ozkan dan Mehmet Emin Caliskan; Penulisan oleh Jonathan Spicer; Penyuntingan oleh Daniel Wallis, William Mallard, David Goodman, Alison Williams dan Giles ElgoodArtikel 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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