CleverTap’s AI-based Recommendation Engine helps Eatigo achieve 100% growth in reservations

San Francisco, Calif, & Mumbai, India, Aug 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Award-winning online restaurant reservation platform Eatigo, collaborates with CleverTap - the all-in-one engagement platform, to enhance customer engagement and boost reservations. Through CleverTap’s AI-powered recommendations engine, Eatigo was able to offer its users relevant and timely recommendations with precision, ensuring higher conversions. The platform's orchestration and analytics capabilities enabled Eatigo to coordinate complex, multi-channel marketing campaigns at scale and track the performance of its campaigns. Set up in 2013 with a mission to “connect empty tables with empty stomachs”, Eatigo is a leading online reservation platform. The brand has expanded rapidly, seating over 6 million diners, and accumulated over 6000 restaurants across Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.By harnessing CleverTap’s AI/ML-powered capability suite: Clever.AI, Eatigo was able to hyper-personalize its engagement through more than 10 automations and nearly 100 journeys. As a result, Eatigo’s users were 2X more likely to make reservations. Additionally, CleverTap's Liquid tag and journey features enable Eatigo to create omni-channel experiences capturing diner’s attention and driving reservations. Commenting on the collaboration, Surakan Kittiperakorn, Regional Marketing Lead, Eatigo said, “Collaborating with CleverTap has granted us access to their comprehensive and dynamic suite of capabilities, enabling us to achieve our goals and grow our business in the Southeast Asia region. Utilizing CleverTap for local campaigns has helped us craft personalized marketing campaigns and messaging that resonates deeply with our users. The precision and efficiency of their AI-powered recommendations have significantly boosted our engagement metrics, allowing us to connect diners with the perfect dining experiences. We are excited about the future and look forward to continuing to innovate and grow with the support of CleverTap's robust platform.”Sidharth Pisharoti, Chief Revenue Officer, CleverTap, said, “In today’s highly competitive restaurant industry, customer engagement and personalized experiences are crucial for success. At CleverTap, we understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in this sector and are committed to providing innovative solutions that drive growth and customer satisfaction. Our AI-powered platform enables companies like Eatigo to harness the power of data to create tailored marketing strategies that resonate with their audience. We are thrilled to support Eatigo in their mission to enhance the dining experience and are excited to see the impact our collaboration has had on their reservation rates." Eatigo leveraged CleverTap’s AI-based recommendation engine to tackle a few obstacles. When the customer cancels their reservation, the engine comes up with 5 other options to increase conversion rates. If another user scrolls through the options but doesn't make a reservation, the engine offers custom suggestions to convince them. Furthermore, CleverTap’s engine proactively reaches out to customers who made their last reservation a month ago, via a multi-channel approach to increase the chances of their return to the app. About Eatigo Eatigo, founded in 2013, is committed to connecting "empty tables with empty stomachs" by providing a rich selection of dining options through its online reservation platform. With a strong presence in Southeast Asia, Eatigo serves regions such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.By offering time-based discounts of up to 50%, Eatigo enables diners to enjoy high-quality dining experiences at affordable prices. Its unique, time-slot-based yield management solution also helps restaurants increase revenue during off-peak hours. In 2023, Eatigo merged with FunNow, joining the FUNNOW Group and further solidifying its leadership in the lifestyle booking and digital services sector.About CleverTapCleverTap is the leading all-in-one customer engagement platform that helps brands unlock limitless customer lifetime value. CleverTap is trusted by over 2000 brands like Domino’s, Levis, Jio, Papa John’s, Zomato, Kotak Bank, Air Asia, Carousell, TD Bank, and Tesco to help build personalized experiences for all their customers. The platform is powered by TesseractDB™ – the world’s first purpose-built database for customer engagement, offering speed and cost efficiency at scale.Backed by top-tier investors such as Accel, Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, CDPQ and 360 One, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, with presence across Seattle, London, São Paulo, Bogota, Mexico, Amsterdam, Sofia, Dubai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore, Vietnam, and Jakarta.For more information, visit clevertap.com or follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clevertap/ X: https://twitter.com/CleverTap Forward-Looking StatementsSome of the statements in this press release may represent CleverTap's belief in connection with future events and may be forward-looking statements, or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. CleverTap cautions that such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties that could result in the actual outcome being absolutely different from the results anticipated by the statements mentioned in the press release.Factors such as the development of general economic conditions affecting our business, future market conditions, our ability to maintain cost advantages, uncertainty with respect to earnings, corporate actions, client concentration, reduced demand, liability or damages in our service contracts, unusual catastrophic loss events, war, political instability, changes in government policies or laws, legal restrictions impacting our business, impact of pandemic, epidemic, any natural calamity and other factors that are naturally beyond our control, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different, from those anticipated by such statements. CleverTap does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or updated or revised status of such statements. Therefore, in no case whatsoever will CleverTap and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction.For more information:SONY SHETTYDirector, Communications, CleverTap+91 9820900036sony@clevertap.com  IPSHITA BALUConsultantArchetype+91 9590111798ipshita.balu@archetype.co   Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Verofax secures $3M in Bridge funding to deploy AI & AR experiences to tourists and sports fans

ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Verofax Limited, a Web3 services company, today announced closing a $3M bridge round led by international investors Plug & Play Tech Center, Navig8 Group, King Abdullah University for Science and Technology, Trove Capital UK follow-on investment, Jawa Brothers Advisory, with Alzamil Pedco CVC and Tracecore CVC completing the list of investors.Verofax applies patented Web3 technologies such as Blockchain, Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence to provide 'Elevated tourist, shopper and brand marketing experiences', enabling destinations, retailers and sports stadiums to turn their experiences interactive and drive conversion and social virality. Brands can reach customers directly, thereby increasing consumer intimacy with direct engagement and leveraging gamification for unmatched results from AI & AR experiences. Verofax has won many awards for the application of artificial intelligence for tourism and retail and has achieved sales to date of over $3M for Fortune 100 companies across 50 markets globally.The funds will be used to execute the Company's pipeline of projects in the Middle East and EU, notably AI-powered guides in GCC and Sports fan guides in the EU and North America. Verofax solutions apply to various industries (Retail, Tourism and Sports) and are already used by leading brands such as Anheuser Busch Inc and Emirates Airlines. Verofax is a Microsoft Native partner and has secured a global network of distributors and resellers, co-selling on enterprise solution platforms such as Microsoft Azure Marketplace, Amazon AWS, and other platforms.Wassim Merheby, CEO of Verofax, said, "Our solution helps Tourists elevate their experiences, unlock personalized discounts and Offer gamified 'Explore to win' sponsored games in Augmented reality. This allows enterprises and brands to sponsor and elevate their marketing efficiency, power direct-to-consumer communication and deliver amazing experiences to drive growth and boost loyalty. We are thrilled to be joined by strategic investors that will help us accelerate our AI guide solution and AR gamified experiences and grow through their collective network and with their advice."Abdullah Alakeel, Country Director of Plug & Play Saudi, said: "Our recent investment in Verofax demonstrates our unwavering commitment to supporting the most promising startups within the Kingdom and the broader region. As one of the world's most active and successful early-stage tech investors, we are fully dedicated to nurturing the Kingdom's entrepreneurial ecosystem. We are thrilled to witness the transformative impact that Verofax will continue to make within the Tourism industry."Mr Ian Campbell, Vice President of the National Transformation Institute (NTI), said, "KAUST is mandated to accelerate the digital economy in the Kingdom as part of the University's forward vision, leveraging KAUST science and innovation to make an impact beyond the walls of the campus itself and to create collaborations and identify opportunities where KAUST can contribute by convening minds and resources together to deliver solutions to benefit the wider Kingdom and beyond. The application of AI in tourism, customer service and beyond are applications that fall within our investment mandate."Jamal Jawa, Managing Partner of Brothers Advisory, said, "Our investment thesis is to support growth startups that leverage the latest technologies such as AI / AR and Web3, setting new service categories. We have been incredibly impressed by Wassim and the whole Verofax team and are thrilled to be making this our first investment in a Pre-Series A startup in the GCC region".About VerofaxVerofax is a Web3 Asset Digitization and mixed-reality experience solution provider with a presence across North America, Europe, Asia and MEA regions. The Verofax solution is available across multiple cloud marketplaces, such as AWS & Microsoft Azure, to power tourism and retail personalized, immersive experiences with ease to boost customer loyalty and repurchase rates. Verofax boasts investment and support from 500 startups, including Sanabil Investments (PIF), and has received government grants to develop its IP globally. For technical matters, visit Verofax at https://www.verofax.com or contact info@verofax.com.About Plug & Play Tech CenterPlug & Play Tech Center is the most significant innovation platform in the world, supercharging innovation of over 500 industry-leading corporations by keeping them at the forefront of industry trends through PnPTC corporate Accelerator programs. Plug & Play runs over 100 industry-focused accelerator programs in over 50 locations globally and invests in over 250 companies a year alongside the world's best VCs. For more information, visit https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com.About KAUSTKAUST is an international graduate-level science and technology research university located on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. Home to world-class faculty, scientists, engineers, and students from around the globe, the campus's 10 research centers focus on solving problems related to water, food, energy, and the environment. Students can access state-of-the-art labs and our eminent faculty while obtaining a diverse graduate study experience. Visit https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/ or #KAUSTPortfolio for more information.About Jawa Brothers AdvisoryJawa Brothers Advisory, Owned and Managed by the Jawa Family, has been an Active Investor in the field of Private Equity for more than three decades. The group invests primarily through interests in limited partnership positions, Leveraged Buyout (MBO and LBO), Growth and Expansion Capital Private Equity Funds and Late Stage Venture Capital Funds. Funds are selected based on a clearly defined set of criteria. The company's disciplined and discerning investment professionals perform exceptional due diligence, studying the industry to identify specific opportunities and trends. Jawa Brothers Advisory is part of Starling Group. Visit https://www.starlinggroup.com/ for more information. Learn more at https://www.verofax.com or contact Verofax at info@verofax.com. 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TRENDE Awarded Grant for Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading Project in Japan

TOKYO, Aug 27, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TRENDE Inc., a renewable energy company that develops and provides renewable energy solutions to residential customers in Japan, today announced that it has been selected for Ehime Prefecture's "Digital Implementation Acceleration Project" under the Try Angle Ehime Initiative. TRENDE will collaborate with Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation (TISS) on a project to promote local production and consumption of renewable energy using V2X systems and P2P energy trading.V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) is a communication technology that connects vehicles to various devices and enables mutual collaboration. In this project, TISS will utilize V2X systems to efficiently utilize renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) at their Matsuyama factory. The EVs used by employees for commuting (6 vehicles) will serve as a source of adjustable power.P2P (Peer-to-Peer) energy trading is a model that allows producers of renewable energy, such as solar power, and stored energy to directly sell to nearby consumers. This enables households with solar panels and storage systems to sell surplus power at higher rates and businesses like the TISS factory to procure electricity at lower costs.The project aims to reduce CO2 emissions, keep energy spending within the prefecture, and lower electricity costs for local businesses and residents. TRENDE will leverage its P2P energy trading platform to facilitate transactions between TISS's Matsuyama factory, which will utilize solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles (EVs), and approximately 30 local households with solar and storage systems. This will enable households to sell surplus power at higher rates and the factory to procure electricity at lower costs."We are excited to partner with Ehime Prefecture on this innovative project that showcases the potential of P2P energy trading to drive the adoption of renewable energy," said Masashi Nishio, CEO of TRENDE. "This is a major milestone for our company as we work to fulfill our mission of realizing a society that actively utilizes renewable energy."TRENDE plans to use this project as a springboard to accelerate the spread of P2P energy trading and further its goal of enabling a renewable energy-powered future.About TRENDETRENDE Inc. is a renewable energy company that develops and provides renewable energy solutions to residential customers in Japan via its Teraris (https://teraris.jp/) service website. TRENDE’s mission is to accelerate the widespread adoption of renewable energy and redefine the energy ecosystem in Japan with a customer-centric business model and innovative P2P platform. The company’s investors include Itochu, Idemitsu and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.  For more information, please visit http://trende.jp/.About Try Angle EhimeTry Angle Ehime aims to support people and businesses in Ehime Prefecture who are challenging the future by implementing digital solutions to solve local issues and realize a society where digital technology supports human connections. The project is being implemented as an initiative of the "Digital Implementation Acceleration Project" for the fiscal year 2024. For more details about the project, please visit https://dx-ehime.jp/.For inquiries, please contact:TRENDE Inc.Email: pr@trende.jp Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

光大環境運營質效雙升 繼續穩居行業龍頭地位

香港, 2024年8月27日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 8月26日,中國環保行業龍頭中國光大環境(集團)有限公司(257.HK)(下稱「光大環境」或「公司」)揭曉了其2024年上半年業績。儘管上半年垃圾發電等傳統環保領域增量市場空間有限,公司發展韌性保持強勁,不僅實現了運營收益佔比持續增長,其自由現金流也在今年上半年首次轉正,顯示公司推動業務輕重並舉、優化收益結構的努力取得顯著成效,進一步鞏固了其行業龍頭地位與競爭優勢。深耕主業,堅定推進戰略轉型2024年上半年,中國環保行業持續面臨挑戰,垃圾發電、污水處理、危固廢等傳統環保領域趨於成熟,增量市場空間呈現收縮態勢,全國範圍內垃圾發電項目招標僅十個,且規模均未達500噸/日。面對如此市場形勢,光大環境務實推進轉型,在挖潛存量業務的運營效率與發展潛力的同時,積極探索新的增長點,圍繞固廢、泛水、清潔能源三大主業,推動輕重資產業務平衡發展,努力推進四個「轉變」,聚焦運營質效提升,堅定向「高質量發展」目標進一步邁進。運營為王,收入結構持續優化業績公告顯示,光大環境2024年上半年港幣156億元的總收益中,運營服務收益近港幣95億元,佔比達61%,支撐起公司約六成收益。這充分體現了公司的顯著「轉變」,即收入結構的持續優化,實現從以建造收益為主向以運營為主的轉變。一方面,公司大量在建、籌建項目轉為在運項目:上半年建成投運項目17個、建成完工項目1個,完工及交付環境修復服務3個。另一方面,以公司業務規模最大的環保能源板塊為例,該板塊制定並持續落實「垃圾增量十二條措施」,全面加強垃圾來源統籌與整合,實現垃圾入場量、發電量雙雙提升,同時大力開展運營大比武活動,持續拓展爐渣管理提效、沼氣資源化利用等垃圾發電協同業務,增加運營項目收入來源,助推運營收益持續穩步增長。精細管理,降本增效成果顯著2024年上半年,光大環境加大力度降本增效,通過精細化企業管理,積極推進公司另一個「轉變」,即企業管理由外延式向內涵式轉變,各業務板塊積極探索精細化管理舉措,確保運營管理降本提質增效。舉例而言,環保能源板塊推進反應塔清灰機器人這類運營相關課題的研究與試點,有效控制相關作業風險、提升作業效率;環保水務板塊開展曝氣器的清洗工作,更好保障污水處理效率,節省相關運行成本;綠色環保板塊深挖生物質本地資源,精細化管控生物質綜合利用項目成本,開拓供熱業務,促進項目控本增效。公司亦通過一系列運營對標、數字化管理升級舉措,運營質效雙雙提升,同時嚴控各類費用,強化財務管控,有效降低融資成本和生產成本。適時佈局,自由現金流成功轉正面對傳統環保領域市場趨於飽和、增量空間有限的挑戰,光大環境審時度勢,結合國家政策與自身實際情況,主動調整戰略佈局,優化收益結構,保持收益穩定。公司通過持續推動存量項目運營、積極拓展新項目、高效推進項目建設等多方面舉措,實現現金流持續改善;同時在創新投入、豐富產業鏈佈局和資產整合併購等方面持續發力,釋放發展潛力,進一步增強盈利能力。隨著應收賬款、補貼收取和資本支出削減情況改善,光大環境自由現金流於上半年實現由負轉正,同比增加港幣逾30億元。管理層在業績發佈會上強調,公司將堅定不移地走高質量發展道路,持續提升發展內涵與質量效益,並積極探索與培育「新質生產力」。對於下一階段的戰略佈局與具體措施,公司將繼續聚焦主責主業,堅持輕重並舉,加快新業務轉型推廣,促進運營質效雙升,強化科創賦能,全力推動公司高質量發展。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Martechvibe to Host Unlocked: Mobile & App Growth Summit in Singapore on September 5, 2024

SINGAPORE, Aug 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - With its advanced infrastructure and a tech-savvy population, Singapore is at the forefront of the global digital revolution. As mobile marketing becomes an increasingly vital component of brand strategies in 2024, focusing on mobile-first approaches, personalised experiences, and a commitment to data privacy, Martechvibe is set to address these trends with its upcoming event.Martechvibe, a global media publication known for its insights into how leading brands use technology to drive growth, will host the Unlocked: Mobile & App Growth Summit on September 5, 2024, at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore. The exclusive event will gather mobile marketers, growth strategists, product innovators, and monetization leaders to explore and enhance their skills.This one-day summit will feature 16 research-driven sessions led by industry experts and is expected to attract over 150 decision-makers interested in mobile and app marketing technologies. The agenda covers key topics such as:Staying ahead of the technological curveCompatibility with current and future OSNon-negotiable security measuresUser data protectionEmbracing a mobile-first mind-setDigital wellnessCollaboration and integrationUnlocked boasts an impressive line-up of speakers from leading organizations including Grab, Lazada, Shopee, Standard Chartered, foodpanda, and The Coca-Cola Company. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to explore innovative solutions from leading exhibitors, designed to help mobile marketers and app developers thrive in today’s competitive landscape.For more details and to join the waitlist, visit https://martechvibe.com/events/unlocked-mobile-app-growth-summit/About Martechvibe:Martechvibe is a leading global media publication dedicated to exploring the intersection of marketing and technology. Through in-depth articles, research-driven insights, and exclusive events, Martechvibe connects industry professionals with the latest trends and innovations shaping the marketing technology landscape. From understanding how top brands leverage technology for growth to providing a platform for thought leaders to share their expertise, Martechvibe serves as a trusted resource for marketers and business leaders worldwide.For more information, visit www.martechvibe.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook for the latest updates.Contact Information: marketing@martechvibe.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

New Hope Service Announces 2024 Interim Results

HONG KONG, Aug 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - New Hope Service Holdings Limited (“New Hope Service” or the “Company”, SEHK stock code: 3658.HK) announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (“In the First Half of 2024”or “the Period”).During the Period, the Company recorded revenue of RMB709.0 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 18.2%; Gross profit was RMB232.3 million, representing an increase of 2.7% compared to the corresponding period of 2023, and the gross profit margin was 32.8%. The profit attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company for the Reporting Period was RMB118.1 million, representing an increase of 7.9% compared to the corresponding period of 2023. The Board recommends the payment of interim dividend of HK$0.090 per share, with a dividend payout ratio that has reached approximately 60%, this recommendation reflects the company’s continuous and firm commitment to rewarding its shareholders and demonstrates strong confidence in the company’s future profitability.It is worth mentioning that, the Company completed the annual target for contract amount in the first half of 2024, with the contracted amount reaching RMB353 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 227%. The Company continued to optimize its operational management capabilities, with the trade receivable turnover days decreasing by 6 days as compared to the same period last year, and the management fee rate has decreased to 9.8%.Deep regional penetration and strong developmentAs at 30 June 2024, the Company had 244 projects under management with GFA under management of approximately 35.4 million sq.m., representing an increase of approximately 21.8% as compared to the corresponding period of 2023. The Company had 264 contracted projects with contracted areas of approximately 40.5 million sq.m.. As a property management enterprise focusing on high-tier cities in the Southwestern and Eastern China regions, New Hope Service continued to follow the strategic goal of deep regional penetration. Chengdu, Kunming, and Wenzhou, which accounted for 57.1% of the total managed area, contributed 62.7% of the overall revenue, further validating the company’s development strategy.In addition, the Company enhanced its core capabilities for market expansion through team remodeling, mechanism update and system construction. Under the strategic backdrop of deep cultivation in Chengdu, the Company successfully won the projects of Chengdu Tianfu Furong Garden (the first 4A-level scenic spot project), Zhong Cheng Boyue Mansion (the first commercial office expansion project), and Chengdu Xichuan Huijindu School (continued development in school-related projects) and other high-quality projects; In Yunnan and Guizhou, the Company continued to exert its core competitiveness in the financial industry, and successively won the bids for the Tongcheng Sub-branch of Kunming Branch of Minsheng Bank and the Haigengying Project of Yunnan Branch of Postal Savings Bank. Besides, the Company also built a three-kilometer market expansion, and by virtue of the service quality of and the high satisfaction of owners for the benchmark projects, the Company managed to win the bids for Suzhou Zhongjiao Jingting Project and Kunming Silan Yayuan and other projects.Additionally, the Company established joint ventures with Chengdu Economic Development Park Investment and a state-owned enterprise of Wuhou District in 2023, and achieved the annual contract conversion amount of RMB66.93 million in the first half of 2024. In 2024, the Company once again expanded the “New Hope Service Friends Circle”, successfully formed strategic cooperation with Sichuan Jianxingli Technology Co., Ltd. to jointly expand in light asset operation.“Property +”, Sustained profitabilityDuring the Period, the Company's revenue structure was continuously optimized, with the combined income of the “Property + Lifestyle + Commercial” sectors exceeding 90%. of the total revenue. Among them, the revenue from property management services amounted to RMB405.6million, accounting for 57.2% of the total revenue, representing an increase of 27.7% compared to the corresponding period of 2023; The revenue from lifestyle services amounted to RMB170.4 million, accounting for 24.1% of the total revenue, representing an increase of 26.1% compared to the corresponding period of 2023; The revenue from commercial operational services amounted to RMB65.2million, the gross profit margin was 63.9%In terms of “property + lifestyle”, 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 Company built a corporate service system, successfully won the bid for the supermarket supply chain business of Huaxi Tianfu, completed the sales of 41,000 gift boxes, representing an increase of 300% over the same period last year.In terms of “property + group meal”, the total number of comprehensive services projects was 14, accounting for 56% of the total group meal service projects, in addition to the first 10-year group meal project — Yibin Maternal and Child Health Hospital, the Company also successfully won the bids for the Pangang Fresh Supply Chain project and the Sichuan Taikang Hospital project, etc.In terms of “property + commerce”, as an important profit unit, with its excellent property + commercial operation capabilities, the Company achieved commercial service expansion, successfully won “Chengdu Lantingji Project”(property + commerce external expansion) and other projects. Furthermore, certain managed projects maintained a higher level of operation, the occupancy rate of Nanning Xinchangxing increased by 20 percentage points as compared with the same period last year, and Chengdu New Hope International and Kunming Dashanghui also maintained an occupancy rate of over 90%.In terms of “property + N”, the Company explored the value of existing stock, further enhanced the sources of revenue and improved customer stickiness. Taking the Zhongding International project as an example, the compound growth rate of the property management income alone from 2021 to 2023 was 5.16%, and the compound growth rate of the income from property + commerce + group meal was 17.5%.High target guidance, Steady competitive advantages in “Property +”In the future, the Company will continue to be guided by high targets, firmly adhere to the strategy of regional penetration, and continue to expand its business scale through market expansion, strategic joint ventures, cooperation, mergers and acquisitions, and other means. At the same time, the Company will further focus on “property +”, dig deeper into customer demand, and realize sustainable profit generation through “cost down and revenue up” for individual projects by the advantages of supply chain and the efficiency enhancement of digital operation. The company will further link up with New Hope Group and use more comprehensive solutions for public welfare services to promote sound development and realize “people's livelihood” with high-quality services.- END -About New Hope ServiceNew Hope service (3658.HK) is an 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, commercial office buildings and various types of properties. As at 30 June 2024, the Group was honored to be “2024 TOP 10 Companies in terms of Commercial Property Service Capacity in China” by CRIC, the “2024 TOP 18 Property Enterprise in terms of Comprehensive Strength in China” by EH Consulting, and the “TOP 19 of TOP 100 Property Management Companies in China” by China Index Academy .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 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TINGYI : Stable Business Performance and Continuous Revenue Structure

HONG KONG, Aug 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On August 26, 2024, Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp. (0322.HK, the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024. In the first half of 2024, the Group proactively embraced opportunities and challenges, adhering to a long-term approach and strengthening the development and innovation of its core business. As a results, the Group achieved high-quality growth and optimization of its revenue structure, with major financial indicators showing robust improvement. For the six months ended on June 30, 2024, the Group’s revenue grew 0.7% year-on-year to RMB41.201 billion. Among which, the revenue from instant noodles was RMB13.814 billion, while the revenue from beverages was RMB27.065 billion. Gross profit margin improved by 2.1 percentage points year-on-year to 32.6%. EBITDA grew 12.2% year-on-year to RMB 4.825 billion.Financial Summary For the six months ended 30 June RMB’00020242023ChangeRevenue41,201,20840,907,456↑ 0.7%Gross margin32.6%30.5%↑ 2.1 ppt.Gross profit of the Group13,439,91512,465,643↑ 7.8%EBITDA4,824,6054,301,711↑ 12.2%Profit for the period2,235,0651,922,879↑16.2%Profit attributable to owners of the Company1,885,3101,637,670↑ 15.1%Earnings per share (RMB cents)   Basic33.4629.07↑ 4.39 centsDiluted33.4629.04↑ 4.42 centsAs at 30 June 2024, cash at bank and on hand (including long-term time deposits) was RMB17,930.285 million, representing an increase of RMB3,191.904 million when compared to 31 December 2023. Gearing ratio was -23.0%.In the first half of 2024, China’s economy was generally running steadily. With the growth in outdoor traveling, total retail sales of social consumer goods grew 3.7% year-on-year. In response, consumers were paying more attention to the quality-price ratio of products, and the shopping channels were shifting, which galvanized the growth of warehouse membership stores, discount stores, preference-based e-commerce platforms, among other channels. Enterprises with strong product power, brand power and channel control are able to better adapt to changes and serve consumers, thus driving the results to grow.In the first half of 2024, the gross profit structure of the Instant Noodles Business continued to improve. The revenue from Instant Noodles Business was RMB13.814 billion, declined by 1.0% year-on-year due to market pressures and product structure adjustment, accounting for 33.5% of the Group’s total revenue. During the period, attributed to the favorable optimization of raw materials and product mix, the gross profit margin of instant noodles grew 1.3 percentage points year-on-year to 27.1%. As a result of the year-on-year increase in gross profit margin, the profit attributable to shareholders of the Company in the instant noodles segment grew 5.4% year-on-year to RMB850 million. During the period, facing the continuous differentiation of consumption trends, the Instant Noodles Business kept meeting the diversified demands of consumers with a variety of offerings in price bands, flavors and sizes. Efforts have been made on upgrading core products, promoting innovative products, deploying high-potential products; adapting to the transformation of consumers’ shopping modes, and actively expanding channels such as warehouse membership stores and preference-based e-commerce. Consistently upholding product quality, and providing consumers with delicious and reassuring products.In the first half of 2024, revenue and gross margin in the Beverage Business continued to improve. The overall revenue from Beverage Business was RMB27.065 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 1.7%, accounting for 65.7% of the Group’s total revenue. During the period, the gross profit margin of beverage grew 2.5 percentage points year-on-year to 35.2% through product mix optimization and management efficiency enhancement. Due to the year-on-year increase in gross profit margin, the profit attributable to the shareholders of the Company in the beverage segment grew 26.9% year-on-year to RMB1.115 billion. During the period, the Beverage Business was accelerating to build up the advantages of scale. Focused on core categories, continuously refined innovative tastes and optimized marketing strategies. Followed the trend of sugar-free health, launched a suite of products of sugar-free tea, driving the growth of ready-to-drink tea category. Continued to deploy freezers with investment in a more scientific manner.Mr. Richard Chen, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “In the second half of 2024, the domestic demand is expected to be one of the key drivers of economic growth. To “Consolidate, Reform and Develop” is the strategy that the Group remains committed to. The Group will give full play to the advantages of intensive channel development and production capacity, actively expand consumption scenarios and sales point coverage, and take multiple measures to stimulate the consumption vitality of target groups. The Group has always attached importance to the buildup of growth momentum in the long run. On the basis of the goal of results growth, efforts will be made to keep increasing investment in fundamental research, accelerate talent echelon development, invest in brand building, improve digital operation capability, and strengthen food safety control and management. We advocate sustainable development, continuously fulfill social responsibilities, seek and seize development opportunities, and work together with partners to contribute actively to society. We are committed to better serving customers and consumers, creating values for shareholders, and shaping a comprehensive food and beverage “National Brand” that assures the government, delights partners, and reassures consumers.”- End –About Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp. (0322.HK)Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp. (the “Company”), and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) specialise in the production and distribution of instant noodles and beverages in the People’s Republic of China (the“PRC”). The Group started its instant noodle business in 1992, and expanded into instant food business and beverage business in 1996. In March 2012, the Group further expanded its beverage business by forming a strategic alliance with PepsiCo for the beverage business in the PRC. The Company exclusively manufactures, bottles, packages, distributes and sells PepsiCo soft drinks in the PRC. After years of hard work and accumulation, “Master Kong” has become one of the best-known brands among consumers in the PRC.For enquiries, please contact:Investor EnquiriesInvestor Relations Team, Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp.E-mail: ir@tingyi.comChristensen China LimitedE-mail: stephanie.chen@christensencomms.comTel:+852 2117 0861 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

道格·艾莫夫 將賀錦麗的經濟願景推銷為「親資本主義」和「幫助每個人」

(SeaPRwire) -   副總統 卡瑪拉·賀里斯是一位支持經濟增長的資本主義者,她想要一個「面向未來的經濟,讓所有人都受益」,她的丈夫 道格·艾莫夫 在與捐助者交談時表示。這可能是民主黨提名人盟友對其經濟願景的最坦率的評論。 這位第二紳士在週一晚上於紐約薩格港舉行的募款活動中表示,他自己的職業生涯是一名商業和媒體律師,並表示賀里斯「完全理解我在這些客戶身上做的事情」。 「她完全明白」,艾莫夫對捐助者說,因為副總統正在繼續在她與唐納·川普的競選中,對選民提出經濟主張。 「她的願景是支持資本主義、支持創新、支持經濟增長,你知道,大量就業機會、大量住房。這只不過是面向未來」。 他說,如果「你作弊,如果你利用人們」,賀里斯不會袖手旁觀,指的是她作為檢察官的經驗。 「必須為此承擔後果,因為它必須是公平的,而這就是她將要採取的方式」。 艾莫夫在前任對沖基金經理理查德·佩里和他的妻子、設計師麗莎·佩里的家中發表演講,他們表示,該活動為賀里斯的競選活動籌集了 150 萬美元。前總統比爾·柯林頓也發表演講。 艾莫夫對賀里斯的經濟世界觀的描述是在川普將賀里斯貼上共產主義者的標籤,並給她起了「同志卡瑪拉」的綽號。這位副總統自上個月取代總統喬·拜登成為民主黨的領頭人後,一直在努力制定自己的經濟路線,並與拜登任期內持續存在的通貨膨脹和經濟不滿情緒區分開來。 參加募款活動的人包括前紐澤西州州長喬恩·科辛、Advent Capital Management LLC 的崔西·梅特蘭、Dune Real Estate Partners 首席執行長丹·奈迪奇、Lazard Inc. 總裁雷·麥奎爾和湯姆·弗雷斯頓,他是 Viacom Inc. 的前首席執行長。慈善家勞里·蒂施的兩個孫子手持印有總統印章的盒裝好時之吻巧克力,這是艾莫夫作為拜登的禮物送給他們的。 賀里斯在本月初在北卡羅來納州的一場演講中,公布了她的經濟平台的一個重要部分,呼籲建立一個「機會經濟」,這是她競選活動的首個重大政策推出。  她提議擴大兒童稅收抵免,特別是針對有新生兒的家庭,以及住房措施,既要推動更多的住房供應,又要為首次購房者提供 25,000 美元的補貼。她還表示,她將推動延長藥物價格上限。所有這些都呼應或擴展了拜登-賀里斯政府的優先事項。 然而,她一直面臨著缺乏許多總統競選活動的具體性的批評。然而,這讓商界抱有希望,認為她可能比拜登更友善於公司。 然而,賀里斯正在大量借鑒總統擁抱的政策,包括呼籲將公司稅率從 21% 提高到 28%。她基本上放棄了她 2020 年民主黨總統競選中提出的一些更自由的政策,例如禁止水力壓裂或擺脫雇主贊助的醫療保健。 她的競選活動還在競選廣告中吹噓了她作為加州司法部長的履歷,包括她在 2012 年的一起里程碑式案件中,將銀行列為金融危機後掠奪性止贖行為的目標。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

新希望服務公佈2024年中期業績

業績摘要:- 報告期內,公司錄得收入約人民幣7.09億元,較去年同期增長18.2%;毛利為人民幣2.32億元,同比增長2.7%,毛利率為32.8%,實現股東應佔淨利人民幣1.18億元,同比增長7.9%。董事會建議宣派中期股息為每股0.09港元,派息比率約60%。此舉反映出公司持續堅定地回饋股東,亦表明對公司未來盈利能力充滿信心。- 公司已於2024上半年完成全年目標合約額,累計簽約3.53億元,同比增長227%。公司持續優化運營管理能力,應收賬款周轉天數較去年同期下降6天,管理費效降至9.8%。香港, 2024年8月27日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 新希望服務控股有限公司(股份代號:3658.HK)及其附屬公司(統稱「本公司」或「公司」)宣佈其截至2024年6月30日止六個月(「期內」或「2024年上半年」)之中期業績。區域深耕,發展有力截至報告期末,公司在管項目244個,在管建築面積約3543萬平方米,較去年同期增長約21.8%,簽約項目264個,簽約面積4052萬平方米。作為一家聚焦西南和華東高能級城市的物業企業,公司秉持區域深耕戰略,佔總在管面積的57.1%的成都、昆明、溫州三地,收入則佔到62.7%,進一步驗證了公司發展策略的正確性。此外,公司通過團隊重塑、機製刷新、體係建設等方式,提升核心市拓能力。在深耕成都戰略背景下,成功拓得天府芙蓉園(公司首個4A級景區項目)、中誠鉑悅府(首個商寫外拓項目)、西川匯錦都學校(學校業態持續發力)等優質項目;在雲貴區域,公司著力發揮金融業態服務優勢,陸續中標民生銀行昆明分行同城支行、郵儲銀行雲南分行海埂營項目;同時,公司打造三公里市拓圈,通過標杆項目的服務品質、業主高滿意度等影響,助力中標蘇州中交璟庭及昆明思蘭雅苑等項目。另外,公司於2023年分別與成都經開園區投資及武侯區屬國有企業成立合資公司,並於上半年完成年合同轉化額6693萬元。今年,公司再次擴大「新服朋友圈」,成功與四川見興裡科技達成戰略合作,在輕資產運營方面合力拓展。民生物業+,持續創利期內,公司收入結構不斷優化,「物業+生活+商業」的整體收入佔比已超90%,其中,物業管理服務收入4.06億元,占總收入57.2%,較去年同期增長27.7%;生活服務收入1.70億元,占總收入24.1%,同比增長26.1%;商業運營服務收入0.65億元,毛利率63.9%。在「物業+生活」層面,公司背靠世界500強新希望集團,依託其在供應鏈體系、品牌口碑、產品品類等方面的優勢,搭建企業服務體系,成功中標華西天府超市供應鏈業務,並售出約41000個禮盒,較去年同期增長300%。在「物業+團餐」層面,綜合服務項目累計已達14個,占總團餐服務項目的56%,且于上半年成功拓得公司首個10年期團餐項目-宜賓婦幼保健院,以及中標攀鋼生鮮供應鏈項目、四川泰康醫院項目等。在「物業+商業」層面,作為重要的利潤單元,新希望服務憑藉卓越的綜合運營能力實現商業服務外延,成功拓得蘭庭集(物業+商業外拓)等項目。且部分在管項目亦保持較好的經營水平,南寧新暢行出租率較去年同期提升20個百分點,成都新希望國際及昆明大商匯亦保持超90%的出租率。在「物業+N」層面,公司通過存量價值挖掘,進一步提高收益源,提升客戶粘性。以中鼎國際項目為例,2021-2023年純物業收入下,複合增長率僅為5.16%,在「物業+商業+團餐+生活」整合運營後,收入複合增長率達到17.5%。高目標牽引,穩民生優勢未來,公司將繼續以高目標牽引,堅定區域深耕策略,通過市場拓展、戰略合資合作及收並購等方式,持續擴大業務規模;同時,進一步聚焦「物業+」,深挖客戶需求,通過供應鏈優勢、數字化運營提效,實現單項目「成本向下、收入向上」的持續創利,也將進一步鏈接新希望集團,用更豐富的民生服務綜合解決方案,推動公司穩健發展,以高質服務兌現「民生」成果。-完-有關新希望服務控股有限公司(3658.HK)新希望服務控股有限公司(股票代碼3658.HK)是一家西部領先、深耕成都的提供民生服務解決方案的綜合物業管理企業。背靠世界500強企業新希望集團,重點圍繞「資產增值保值」與「生活安心美好」,為中高端住宅、商寫辦公樓等多種業態場景,提供物業管理服務、生活服務及商業運營服務等積木式组合服務。截至2024年6月30日,本集團榮獲克而瑞物管頒發的「2024中國商業物業服務力TOP 10」,億翰智庫頒發的「2024中國物業企業綜合實力TOP 18」,以及中指院頒發的「2024中國物業服務百強企業TOP 19」。更多資訊請訪問新希望服務網站:https://www.newhopeservice.com.cn此新聞稿由金融公關(香港)有限公司代表新希望服務控股有限公司發佈。如有垂詢,請聯絡:金融公關(香港)有限公司岳 磊 先生 電郵:Timyue@financialpr.hk劉向陽 先生 電郵:Hulkliu@financialpr.hk劉淩霄 小姐 電郵:Lucyliu@financialpr.hk電話:(852)2610 0846傳真:(852)2610 0842 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

英語老師是今年最佳新喜劇

(SeaPRwire) -   今年電視節目市場呈現出奇怪而稀疏的景象,2023 年的短期影響加劇了原本就在演員和編劇罷工時就已開始的趨勢。後果從像 和 等熱門劇集的季集延播,到深受喜愛的劇集突然被取消,不一而足。從 和 到 和 ,情景喜劇——特別是那些獲得好評且演員陣容多元化,探討進步主題的劇集——受到的打擊尤其嚴重。而到目前為止,2024 年幾乎沒有新的喜劇作品來填補這個空白。 FX 的English Teacher 將於 9 月 2 日首播。該劇由演員、喜劇演員和編劇 創作並主演,它不是一部戲劇喜劇,也不是一部動作喜劇或成人動畫,而是一部真正的情景喜劇,背景設定在德克薩斯州奧斯汀郊區的一所高中。雖然喜劇劇集通常需要一兩個季度才能找到節奏——而這部劇也確實有改進的空間——但English Teacher 從一開始就散發著自信,巧妙地平衡了有趣的角色節奏和來自日益政治化的公共教育領域的及時觀察。它毫無疑問是今年到目前為止最棒的新情景喜劇。更重要的是,對於任何渴望觀看能引發真正可聽見的笑聲的電視節目的人來說,這部劇都是必看之作。 Alvarez 在這部規模緊湊的合奏劇中擔任主角,飾演 Evan Marquez,這位年輕的英文老師立志要改變他任教的 Morrison-Hensley 高中的學生們的生活。他面臨的一個障礙是,嗯,這些學生本身。Evan 和他最好的朋友兼同事 Gwen(Stephanie Koenig)在首集中注意到,這些孩子突然變得不再那麼“覺醒”;比如,他們現在要求學習西班牙宗教裁判所的“兩面”,而且很難分辨他們是在說反話。在社交媒體這個公共廣場上,多年來,誠懇的千禧一代和虛無主義的 Z 世代之間的代溝一直很明顯。English Teacher 是第一批真實描繪這種世界觀衝突的電視節目之一。在一個場景中,Evan,一個順性別男性,被要求向一個他甚至沒有教過的班級“解釋非二元性別”。當然,學生們對性別認同的了解至少和他一樣多。他們只是想誘使老師說出愚蠢的話,然後把這些話錄下來發到 TikTok 上。 Evan 另一個問題是他的同事,並非所有人都支持他的自由主義議程。出色的 Enrico Colantoni(Just Shoot Me)飾演校長 Grant Moretti,一位富有同理心卻疲憊不堪的管理者,表現出策略性的中立。當一位保守家長抱怨 Evan 在學生面前親吻他當時的男朋友 Malcolm(Jordan Firstman)時,Grant 讓調查繼續進行。體育老師 Markie(Sean Patton),學校的自由主義者(想象一個魅力不那麼強的 ),建議 Evan 以一封自義的信回擊:“我因為我是個自豪的同性戀而受到騷擾。”他的回應是:“我並沒有那麼自豪。”結局是,Evan 只是想保住工作,同意不再和同事約會——這項承諾很快就受到了一位性感的新老師(Langston Kerman 飾演的 Harry)的到來,他似乎對 Evan 感興趣。 Alvarez 有著選擇衝突的才能,這些衝突聽起來很相關,但又不做作,而且探索這些衝突的方式不會讓人覺得假惺惺或說教,儘管他的觀點偏向左傾。在一集節目中,Evan 和 Markie 因為一個槍支俱樂部而發生衝突,前者認為槍支俱樂部在槍支暴力泛濫的時代是不可接受的。但 Markie,這個俱樂部的負責人,將其描述為“槍支安全計劃”,並提醒他,這是德克薩斯州,許多孩子都會接觸到槍支,無論他們是否被教導如何安全使用它們。另一集節目中, 明星 Trixie Mattel 飾演 Evan 的朋友,她來到學校訓練足球運動員如何像變裝皇后一樣,此前學校的 LGBTQ+ 小組抱怨男孩在年度粉撲足球比賽中穿著啦啦隊制服進行性別歧視的表演。 這裡的每一個問題都比在像English Teacher 最明顯的前身 這樣的節目中更棘手,在 中,孩子們更年輕,文化戰爭感覺相對遙遠,而且教職員工儘管有很多分歧,但總是為了他們資金不足的學校而共同努力。Alvarez 很聰明地將他的學校設定在一個以自由主義聞名的城市的一個保守郊區,這裡有許多人口統計和政治議程相互重疊。他了解富裕家長的不誠實操縱,以及一些已經為壓迫奧運會訓練了一輩子的青少年的犬儒主義。(Evan 的一個學生聲稱自己患有“無症狀的妥瑞氏症”。)該劇並沒有對這種情況感到憤怒,因為這種情況顯然很糟糕,而是找到了這種初級後臺吹噓和權力鬥爭中的荒謬幽默。 雖然結構很堅固,但節目的一些細節需要改進。Koenig 的表演很討人喜歡,但她看完六集(第一季共八集)後,我真正了解的關於 Gwen 的事情是她丈夫剛剛失業。教職員工團隊的最後一名成員,輔導老師 Rick(Carmen Christopher),是一個典型的混蛋,狼吞虎嚥地吃蛋白質棒,向所有人發送可疑的股票提示,而且從未真正獲得過屬於自己的故事情節。(用 的術語來說,如果 Markie 是 Ron Swanson,那麼 Rick 就是 Tom Haverford。)這些疏忽很容易糾正。English Teacher 要想變成一個更平衡的節目,只需要一種越來越稀缺的資源,每一部曾經成為經典的情景喜劇都擁有這種資源:時間。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

麥克·林奇超級遊艇船長在西西里島沉船事件中接受調查

(SeaPRwire) -   上週在西西里島發生的遊艇沉沒事件造成七人死亡,包括遊艇主人、英國科技企業家邁克·林奇,現在正在調查遊艇的船長。 據意大利當地媒體報道,現年 51 歲的詹姆斯·卡特菲爾德正在接受過失殺人罪和船難罪的調查。雖然尚未正式對他提出與這艘名為“貝葉斯”的 184 英尺豪華遊艇相關事故的指控,但意大利通訊社安莎通訊社表示,調查人員在一個星期內第二次審問他後,決定對卡特菲爾德進行調查。 事故發生時,這艘豪華遊艇上有 22 人,其中 15 人獲救。在這次致命的沉船事故中,林奇 18 歲的女兒漢娜·林奇、摩根士丹利國際主席喬納森·布盧默、喬納森的妻子朱迪思·布盧默、律師克里斯托弗·莫維洛、克里斯托弗的妻子內達·莫維洛以及“貝葉斯”號上的廚師雷卡爾多·托馬斯也遇難。林奇的妻子安吉拉·巴卡雷斯倖存。 當局花費了數日才找到遇難者的遺體,但他們確認,大多數遇難者是在船體的同一部分被發現的,這表明他們被困住了,調查人員表示。 官員最初認為船難是由於船隻被龍捲風襲擊造成的。但特爾米尼·伊梅雷斯檢察官安布羅吉奧·卡爾托西奧表示,調查表明,遊艇受到強烈的雷暴下沉氣流的影響後,事故發生得非常快。然而,值得注意的是,附近的一艘帆船在受到同樣的下沉氣流影響後,基本毫髮無損。 “對我來說,很可能犯下了罪行,可能是過失殺人罪,但只有給我們時間調查,我們才能確定這一點,”卡爾托西奧此前表示。 目前尚不清楚其他船員是否正在接受事故調查。 林奇在因欺詐指控獲釋後,正與家人和在審判中為他辯護的人慶祝,這時悲劇發生了。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

冰島冰洞坍塌最新消息,兩名遊客失蹤

(SeaPRwire) -   柏林——冰島南部布雷達梅爾庫爾冰川的一個冰洞部分坍塌,一群遊客在參觀時,造成至少一人死亡,另兩人失蹤。 當地警方在社交媒體上發布聲明稱,週日下午 3 點前不久,當大約 25 名來自不同國家的外國遊客在探險冰洞時,有 4 人被冰塊擊中,第一響應者接到報警。 兩人受傷嚴重,其中一人在事故現場因傷勢過重死亡,另一人被直升機送往首都的醫院,據報情況穩定。 大量救援人員在整個下午和傍晚一直搜尋兩名失蹤者。警方表示,由於環境危險,搜救行動在晚上暫停,但將在早上恢復。 冰島公共廣播公司 RUV 報導,由於地形崎嶇,將設備和人員運送到冰川的努力證明很困難,而切割冰塊大多是使用鏈鋸手工完成的。 當地新聞網站 Visir 報導,這群遊客參加的是一個有組織的冰洞旅行團,並有導遊陪同,但大多數人在冰洞坍塌時都已在洞外。這個冰洞是遊客們的熱門景點。 這次坍塌可能與距離冰川約 300 公里(185 英里)外的火山爆發無關。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

安樂工程2024年上半年本公司擁有人應佔溢利為8,240萬港元

摘要- 總收益上升14.9%至32.654億港元,本公司擁有人應佔溢利為8,240萬港元- 毛利上升5.3%至4.777億港元,毛利率為14.6%- 手頭合約維持在117.043億港元高位- 中期派息每股2.38港仙香港, 2024年8月26日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 香港領先的機電工程及技術服務供應商之一安樂工程集團有限公司(「安樂工程」或「公司」,連同附屬公司統稱(「集團」)(股份代號:1977),今天公佈截至2024年6月30日止六個月(「回顧期內」)的中期業績。集團收益錄得增長,業務表現穩健,在應對挑戰中前航。回顧期內,集團收益上升14.9%至32.654億港元。這主要源於多個數據中心、醫療、屋宇及基礎設施項目的有效施工,其中包括將按進度計劃逐步達到利潤入賬門檻然後分階段貢獻未來利潤的新項目,亦源於集團在英國收購的兩家升降機公司的收益貢獻。毛利為4.777億港元,而本公司擁有人應佔溢利則為8,240萬港元。集團手頭合約維持在117.043億港元高位,為未來業務發展奠定穩固基礎。集團的投標活動於回顧期內自始至終保持活躍,合共提交581份單項價值逾一百萬港元的標書或報價。根據招標時間表,多項已投標的中標情況將於年內稍後分階段公佈。董事會已決議派付中期股息每股2.38港仙。安樂工程集團有限公司主席麥建華博士表示:「我很榮幸在此分享在上任集團主席後的首份中期報告。回顧期內,我們持續加強核心業務,以鞏固我們在機電工程及技術服務市場的領導地位,推展我們多元化的業務組合,包括屋宇裝備工程、環境工程、資訊、通訊及屋宇科技(『ICBT』)以及升降機及自動梯業務。集團繼續投資研發並配合業務發展,不僅推展創新建築科技以確保工程質量、安全及效率,亦開發先進的數碼及環保技術以在增長業務板塊中早著先機,同時滿足客戶需求及創造社會價值。此外,我們積極拓展升降機及自動梯業務至英國及美國地區,並探索其他新市場的機遇。透過多管齊下,集團不單維持在市場上的領導地位,亦能把握現時環境中的挑戰及機遇,並實現增長。」回顧期內,屋宇裝備工程業務收益增加20.8%至21.11億港元。於2024年6月30日,手頭合約為55.85億港元。期內,該業務的經常性維修保養收益增加11.3%至2.05億港元。此外,集團取得多份新維修保養合約,增加經常性收益,總值1.25億港元,包括基礎設施營運、數據中心及房屋項目板塊。集團在屋宇裝備工程行業中領先同儕,佔據可觀的市場份額,並在知名客戶中享有良好聲譽。集團近期取得多個新機電工程服務項目,包括為銅鑼灣加路連山道一幢甲級寫字樓,提供全港其中一個最高度採用機電裝備合成法(「MiMEP」)創新技術的方案,以及其他多個位於澳門的大型項目等,令集團目前擁有龐大及可持續的手頭合約。集團將繼續投資建築信息模擬(「BIM」)及MiMEP等創新科技,包括於中國內地設立全新MiMEP設施,連同目前集團於香港的MiMEP設施,將進一步加強技術實力,提升工程質素、安全及生產力。環境工程業務的收益為6.21億港元。於2024年6月30日,該業務的手頭合約價值45.14億港元,當中包括取得八份新合約或重大更改施工訂單,在各類環境基礎設施中展現集團的優質項目管理服務專業實力。期內,集團獲授多個重要項目,包括元朗的防洪壩及明渠改善工程,以及屯門稔灣堆填區的新滲濾污水處理廠。除了氣候解決方案、淨水、廢物及污水處理等技術,例如人工智能(「AI」)驅動的數碼分身技術外,集團亦推行多項創新的強化保護、營運及維修保養方案,以延長設施的服務週期,並確保基礎設施能為香港提供卓越服務。海外市場方面,集團參與不同項目的招標活動,當中包括位於菲律賓特蕾莎及帕西格、每日可以處理超過2.5億公升容量的食水處理設施工程,以及杜拜的污水處理項目。回顧期內,資訊、通訊及屋宇科技(「ICBT」)收益為2.95億港元。於2024年6月30日,業務的手頭合約為9.38億港元。集團配有AI視頻分析技術的尖端閉路電視系統,已獲香港島南區最大的生活時尚購物中心採用,以加強保安及優化營運。除商業領域外,集團亦獲授一份為將軍澳一個住宅開發項目供應及安裝超低電壓和屋宇管理系統的工程合約。該項目為區內建於港鐵站上蓋的最大型住宅開發項目。集團致力把握推動香港轉型為「智慧城市」和「智慧經濟」中的機遇,ICBT業務提供的綠色及智慧屋宇解決方案,結合各種資訊及通訊科技,包括AI驅動的數碼分身技術、能源管理技術、可再生能源管理、環境、社會及管治指標儀表板、室內環境質素管理、機械人解決方案及智慧燈柱等。其解決方案和服務,涵蓋公營及私營領域的所有行業及市場板塊,包括但不限於香港的數據中心、醫療及基礎設施。截至2024年6月30日,升降機及自動梯業務的收益按年增加49.4%至2.39億港元,手頭合約增加13.8%至6.67億港元。集團旗下升降機、自動梯及自動人行道的國際品牌Anlev Elevator Group(「Anlev」)服務亞洲、美洲及歐洲數以百萬計用戶。作為集團增長計劃的一部分,Anlev已制定相關策略,正擴展其於英國及美國的業務。在英國取得海外項目,促成相關業務的高收益。於回顧期內,香港的主要溢利來自於商業大廈及政府樓宇的維修保養合約。Anlev的表現廣受客戶認可,尤其以安全及服務質素見稱。Anlev亦正建立規模效應以提高生產效率,並持續進行產品開發,以滿足客戶需求及維持競爭優勢。另外,集團位於葵涌的新總部安樂工程大廈,已經於2024年7月竣工,目前來自不同辦公室的各個營運單位,正分批遷入大廈工作,預計新總部將於2024年第三季全面投入運作。麥博士表示︰「安樂工程大廈的啟用,標誌集團發展進入新紀元的重要里程碑。大廈配備卓越的基礎設施,以讓我們更好為客戶及業務夥伴服務,同時提供舒適的工作環境,進一步提升生產力及部門協作。」因應集團目前擁有的手頭合約,在增長業務範疇佔的領導地位,以及投標活動的強度,集團對業務前景繼續保持審慎樂觀。集團不斷成功把握業務新機遇,並持續贏得投標合約,將助力集團持續鞏固競爭力,增加收益、擴展客群及市場。政府擬將年度資本支出增加至大約900億港元,亦將為集團帶來重要機遇。集團的整體巿場機遇涵蓋醫療、基建設施、房屋、數據中心、智慧技術、先進的廚餘處理技術、改造現有建築項目以促進城市可持續發展作出貢獻等。集團於BIM、組裝合成建築法(「MiC」)、MiMEP、機械人解決方案,以及其他先進建築技術方面的投資,將增加集團競爭力,助力把握新商機。集團穩健的流動資金、低負債水平及強勁的經常性現金流,讓集團在財務上具備靈活性,以承接新項目贏取投標,把握現時環境中的種種機遇,並為未來的業務發展作長遠部署。集團將繼續探索合適而具協同效益的商機,包括擴展業務至東亞、東南亞、中東及其他地區。麥博士總結:「安樂工程今天的成就,有賴盡責、專業能幹的員工在工作崗位上默默耕耘。我們會繼續以吸引及挽留人才為首要任務,並透過全方位培訓促進員工發展,打造重視專業及工匠精神的企業文化。作為市場領導者,安樂工程對於能為客戶提供全面而優質的多元化工程服務,一直引以為傲。我們會努力不懈,惠及客戶、員工和股東之餘,亦致力為香港以至全球地區,建構更美好的社會環境繼續作出貢獻。」有關2024年中期業績詳情,請參閱已呈交香港聯合交易所有限公司的公告。– 完 –關於安樂工程集團有限公司安樂工程集團有限公司成立於1977年,為領先的機電工程及技術服務供應商,總部設於香港,業務遍及澳門、中國內地、美國及英國。本集團為不同行業,包括公共和私營的客戶提供跨專業、綜合性的機電工程和技術服務,涵蓋屋宇裝備工程、環境工程、資訊、通訊及屋宇科技(「ICBT」),以及升降機及自動梯等四大業務板塊。本集團同時製造及向全球銷售Anlev升降機及自動梯,並與美國紐約最大獨立升降機及自動梯公司之一Transel Elevator & Electric Inc.(「TEI」)達成夥伴關係。本集團的聯營公司南京佳力圖機房環境技術股份有限公司(603912.SS)專門製造精密空調設備。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Analogue Records Profit Attributable to the Owners of the Company of HK$82.4 Million for First Half of 2024

Highlights- Total revenue increased by 14.9% to HK$3,265.4 million, with profit attributable to the owners of the company of HK$82.4 million- Gross profit increased by 5.3% to HK$477.7 million, with a gross profit margin of 14.6%- Contracts-in-hand remained at a high level of HK$11,704.3 million- Interim dividend amounted to HK2.38 cents per shareHONG KONG, Aug 26, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Analogue Holdings Limited (“Analogue” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (stock code: 1977), a leading electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering and technology service provider in Hong Kong, today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (the “Period”), with revenue growth and steady performance despite navigating through various challenges.The Group’s revenue for the Period was HK$3,265.4 million, representing an increase of 14.9%. This is mainly due to the effective execution of a variety of data centre, healthcare, building and infrastructure projects, including new projects which are scheduled to reach the threshold for profit recognition progressively and are expected to contribute to the future profit pipeline in phases, as well as the consolidation of revenue of two recently acquired lift companies in the United Kingdom (“UK”). Gross profit was HK$477.7 million and profit attributable to the owners of the Company was HK$82.4 million. The Group’s contracts-in-hand remained at a high level of HK$11,704.3 million, laying a solid foundation for future business. The Group maintained its active tendering activities throughout the Period, and submitted a total of 581 tenders or quotations valued at over HK$1 million each. In accordance with the tendering schedules, the award of many of the submitted tenders is due for announcement in phases later in the year. The Board has resolved to pay an interim dividend of HK2.38 cents per share.Dr Mak Kin Wah, Chairman of Analogue Holdings Limited, said, “It is a great privilege for me to present the Interim Report for the first time as Chairman of the Company. During the Period, we continuously enhanced our core businesses as a market leader in the E&M engineering and technology services markets, advancing our diverse business portfolio which includes Building Services, Environmental Engineering, Information, Communications and Building Technologies (‘ICBT’), and Lifts and Escalator services. Not only have we continued to invest in research and development (‘R&D’) to develop innovative construction technologies to assure quality, safety and efficiency, and advanced digital, and green and environmental technologies to position us in the growth segments, meet customer needs and create value for the community, we have also broadened our Lifts and Escalators business to include the UK and the United States (‘US’) as well as explored opportunities in other new markets. The results of these efforts are maintaining our industry leadership, helping to navigate the challenges and capture the opportunities in the current business environment, and facilitating our ongoing growth.”Revenue from the Building Services segment grew by 20.8% to HK$2,111 million during the Period, while its contracts-in-hand amounted to HK$5,585 million as at 30 June 2024. The recurring maintenance revenue stream was up by 11.3% to HK$205 million, and was further augmented by new maintenance contracts of HK$125 million secured from infrastructure operations, data centres and housing programmes during the Period. The Group has maintained its leadership in the building services sector, with a substantial market share and solid reputation among prestigious customers. With the recent achievement of significant new projects to provide E&M services, including a Grade A office building in Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay, with one of the highest levels of innovative Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (“MiMEP”) construction technologies for a commercial building, as well as a number of large-scale projects in Macau, the Group currently has large and sustainable contracts-in-hands. The Group will continue to invest in technologies such as Building Information Modelling (“BIM”) and MiMEP to enhance quality, safety, and productivity, including adding a new MiMEP facility in Mainland China to augment our established MiMEP facility in Hong Kong.Revenue from the Environmental Engineering segment amounted to HK$621 million. As at 30 June 2024, the segment had contracts-in-hand of HK$4,514 million, including eight new contracts or significant variation orders, demonstrating the Group’s expertise in delivering quality project management services for varied environmental infrastructure. During the Period, the Group was awarded several notable projects, including barrage and nullah improvement works in Yuen Long and a new landfill leachate treatment plant in Nim Wan, Tuen Mun. In addition to technologies for climate solutions, clean water, and waste and sewage treatment including AI-enabled Digital Twin, the Group also adopted innovative approaches to the strengthening protection, and operation and maintenance of environmental infrastructure to extend its life cycle and ensure that it provides excellent service to Hong Kong. In overseas markets, the Group participated in tenders including water treatment works with a capacity of more than 250 million liters per day in Teresa and Pasig in the Philippines, and a sewerage project in Dubai.ICBT recorded segment revenue of HK$295 million during the Period and had contracts-in-hand amounting to HK$938 million as at 30 June 2024. The Group’s cutting-edge CCTV systems with artificial intelligence (“AI”) video analytics have been adopted by the largest lifestyle shopping mall in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island to enhance security and optimise operations. Beyond the commercial sector, the Group has secured a contract to supply and install the Extra Low Voltage and Building Management Systems for a residential development project located in Tseung Kwun O, the largest residential development above the MTR station in the district. Well positioned for the opportunities arising from driving Hong Kong’s transformation into a “Smart City” and “Smart Economy”, the segment’s green and intelligent building solutions integrate a wide range of information and communications technologies, including AI-enabled Digital Twin, energy management technologies, renewable energy, ESG dashboards, Indoor Environment Quality Management, robotic solutions, and Smart Lampposts. Its solutions and services cover all industries and market segments in both the public and private sectors, including but not limited to data centres, healthcare, and infrastructure in Hong Kong.Revenue from the Lifts and Escalators segment increased by 49.4% year-on-year to HK$239 million, with contracts-in-hand increasing by 13.8% to HK$667 million as at 30 June 2024. Anlev Elevator Group (“Anlev”), the Group’s global brand of lifts, escalators and moving walkways, serves millions of users in Asia, America and Europe. As part of the Group’s growth strategies, Anlev has been making progress expanding its business in the UK and the US. Its success in securing overseas projects in the UK has contributed to the segment’s high revenue. In Hong Kong, maintenance contracts for both commercial and government buildings were major profit contributors during the Period. While Anlev’s performance in terms of both safety and service quality is well recognised by customers, Anlev is building critical mass to enhance the efficiency of production and has been continuously developing its products to meet customer needs and stay ahead of the competition.In July 2024, the Group unveiled the ATAL Tower, its new headquarters in Kwai Chung. Operation units from different offices are moving in by phases to be consolidated under one roof in this building, which will be fully operational by the third quarter of 2024. “This marks a new era and a significant milestone in the Group’s development. ATAL Tower boasts superior infrastructure that will enable us to better serve customers and partners while also providing a pleasant work environment to enhance our productivity and collaboration,” added Dr Mak.The Group remains cautiously optimistic about the business outlook, given the strong contracts-in-hand, its leadership position in growth segments, and its strong tendering pipeline. Its continuous success in securing new business opportunities and winning contracts augers well for remaining competitive in the industry and growing its revenue, customer base and market reach. The Hong Kong SAR Government’s planned annual capital works expenditure of about HK$90 billion presents significant opportunities for the Group. Overall, the Group sees potential in healthcare, infrastructure, housing, data centres, smart technologies, advanced food waste treatment technology, and retrofitting of existing buildings to contribute to sustainable urban development. The Group’s investment in BIM, Modular Integrated Construction (MiC), MiMEP, robotic solutions and other advanced construction technologies will strengthen its competitiveness and allow it to capture emerging business opportunities. The Group has healthy liquidity, low debt levels and strong recurring operating cash flows, which assures its financial flexibility to take on new projects in its tendering pipeline as well as to capture the opportunities arising in the current market condition, to optimise the long-term future of the business. The Group will continue to explore suitable synergistic business opportunities, including expansion into East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other areas.Dr Mak concluded, “What Analogue has achieved would not have been possible without our dedicated and capable staff. Attracting and retaining talents remains one of our top priorities. We are committed to providing our employees with comprehensive training to support their development, and to cultivating a corporate culture that values professionalism and craftsmanship. As a market leader, we take pride in being able to provide a comprehensive suite of quality services, not only for the benefit of our customers, employees and shareholders, but also to contribute to the betterment of society in Hong Kong and around the world.”For further details of the 2024 Interim Results, please refer to the announcement filed with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.– END –About Analogue Holdings LimitedEstablished in 1977, Analogue Holdings Limited is a leading electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering and technology service provider, with headquarters in Hong Kong and operations in Macau, Mainland China, the United States and the United Kingdom. Serving a wide spectrum of customers from public and private sectors, the Group provides multi-disciplinary and comprehensive E&M engineering and technology services in four major segments, including Building Services, Environmental Engineering, Information, Communications and Building Technologies (“ICBT”) and Lifts & Escalators.The Group also manufactures and sells Anlev lifts and escalators internationally and has entered into an alliance with Transel Elevator & Electric Inc. (“TEI”), one of the largest independent lifts and escalators companies in New York, the United States. The Group’s associate partner, Nanjing Canatal Data Centre Environmental Tech Company Limited (603912.SS), specialises in manufacturing of precision air conditioners. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

InfoComm India 2024 Summit to Present Latest in AI, AV/VR, Cybersecurity, Display Technology, Pro AV and More

MUMBAI, INDIA, Aug 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - InfoComm India 2024 sets the scene as the region’s most significant Professional AudioVisual (Pro AV) and integrated experience solutions tradeshow. Taking place from 3-5 September 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) in Mumbai, InfoComm India also plays host to the ninth edition of the InfoComm India Summit—often considered the technological preview and showcase of forward-facing technologies for India—with over 80 expert speakers from various diverse sectors, delivering cutting-edge content across more than 48 free-to-attend seminars organized in 14 specialty tracks.The Summit program at InfoComm India isn't just a conference; it serves as a compass for attendees to navigate the digital future, designed to equip them with the knowledge and inspiration to stay ahead of the curve. From Cybersecurity to Immersive Storytelling, Live events to Smart & Sustainable Cities, and from Conference Room Collaborations to Command and Control Rooms, the InfoComm India 2024 Summit brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to explore and shape the future of India's audiovisual landscape.  InfoComm India 2024 | Over 40 free-to-attend educational sessions across 14 tracks, led by more than 60 industry experts.The summit kicks off with a keynote address by David Labuskes, CAE, CAE, RCDD, Executive Director and CEO of AVIXA, titled "Navigating New Horizons: Insights and Innovations Shaping India’s Pro AV Landscape".  The first day of summit continues with sessions on Smart & Sustainable Cities, Immersive Storytelling through technology, and future-focused sessions on Transformative Education and Cybersecurity. Attendees will hear from representatives of 3CDN Workplace Tech, India, AVID India, Kerala Urban Commission, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Samsung Electronics, Sennheiser, Waste Management Research Centre, All India Institute of Local Self-Government (AIILSG) and many more.InfoComm India 2024 | Leading industry Experts and Luminaries sharing their knowledge and expertise from 3-5 September at JWCC, Mumbai.InfoComm India’s remaining summit sessions promise a wealth of insights with enlightening sessions such as “Digital Signage in the AI-age”, “Transformative Growth in Enterprise IT”, “The Future of Command & Control”,“Experiential Planning for Live Events & Exhibitions”, and “Mastering the Art of Audiovisual Communication”. Pundits and masterclass speakers from leading organizations like Blue Apple Digimedia, invidis consulting (Germany), Xtreme Media, Nexmosphere (Netherlands), PeopleLink Unified Communications, and Yamaha Corporation (United Kingdom), to name a few, will share their expertise and perspective with summit attendees.InfoComm India 2024 will also offer multiple networking opportunities to foster connections among industry professionals. These include a Breakfast Networking Hour at Luminary Lounge (Jasmine Hall) on 3 and 4 September, a Welcome Networking Event (co-hosted with AVIXA) on 3 September, AVIXA Women’s Council in India and AV Marketers Meetup, as well as Flashtrack seminars (AVIXA Booth) providing quick, informative sessions on the show floor, and Show Floor Tour highlighting new technology, products and solutions to help attendees stay updated on the latest advancements of the nearly 250 exhibiting companies and brands.  InfoComm India 2024 | Global Leading Organizations are part of the Summit lineup visitors can look forward to hear from.InfoComm India 2024 is not just an exhibition, but a hub for innovation, learning, and networking. For full details on speaker and session lineup, exhibitors, products, registration, and remaining sponsorship opportunities, visit InfoComm India.To access more press information on InfoComm India 2024, please visit Digital Press Office Kit Contact Information: Rest of the World   Angie Eng, Marketing Director InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd angieeng@infocommasia.com India   Sooraj Dhawansooraj@falconfirst.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

New Technology for Redacting Digitally Signed Documents, Developed Jointly by Hitachi and AIST, Has Been Adopted as an ISO/IEC International Standard

TOKYO, Aug 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, "Hitachi") and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (“AIST”) today announced that their jointly developed technology for redacting digitally signed documents (“redactable signature” technology) has passed final approval by the Joint Technical Committee 1 (JTC 1) of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), gaining adoption in international standard ISO/IEC 23264-2. The two newly standardized schemes provide means for ensuring the authenticity (absence of falsification) of digitally signed documents when they are made public in partially redacted form.The redactable signature schemes use digital technology to realize partial disclosure of documents while enabling detection of unauthorized alteration or falsification. The two newly standardized schemes provide an efficient means for partial disclosure of public documents, while enabling the authenticity of data related to product development, in fields such as pharmaceuticals and finance, to be guaranteed, without loss of data use convenience, even when adocument has undergone sanitization (anonymization) for privacy protection reasons. They are thus expected to contribute toward a safe data-utilization society.Background to the StandardizationNow that digital technology has come into wide use, proceedings that used to involve printed documents are being replaced by digital processes, giving all the more importance to digitalsignature technology able to detect data alterations or falsification and guarantee data authenticity. As a current way ofofficial document management, it is sometimes necessary to redact (erase or blank out) certain information for privacy or other reasons before publication or disclosure. With conventional digital signing technology, however, the act ofredaction itself is regarded as falsification, invalidating the digital signature and making it difficult to guarantee the authenticity of a redacted document.In addressing this issue, ISO/IEC JTC 1*1 drew up international standard ISO/IEC 23264, “Information security—Redaction of authentic data” relating to the application of digital signature technology, with its expanding uses. To promote this standardization, Hitachi and AIST, starting some twenty years earlier, engaged in pioneering research anddevelopment on a digital signature technology for realizing redaction of documents by digital means (redactable signature technology). As a result of this joint development, two redactable signature schemes (MHI06 and MIMSYTI05) were adopted in international standard ISO/IEC 23264-2.Features of the Standardized TechnologyUsing the redactable signature schemes, a signer can set redactable data blocks in advance at the time of creating adocument and set each block as either disclosable or non-disclosable before public release. Moreover, the digital signature applied when a document is created can be used to verify a document that is partially non-disclosable, and to confirm that the document has undergone only legitimate editing. Furthermore, the redactable signature schemes adopted in the new ISO/IEC 23264-2 standard each have different additional security properties; and in the case of MHI06 and MIMSYTI05 jointly developed by Hitachi and AIST, both have the property of allowing documents to be edited multiple times and are able to control the disclosure scope divided into multiple levels.MHI06 has the property of enabling multiple signed documents or data to be merged, within the scope specified in advance (Mergeability), and enabling the information in redacted fields to be hidden (Undetectability of redactions). This scheme is suited to uses in which the scope of signed data to disclose should be dynamically and efficiently changed, depending on the privacy protection policy and status.MIMSYTI05 can add redactable signature functionality using any kind of digital signing method. It can be combined not only with such methods as RSA signature*2 or ECDSA*3 but also with quantum-safe signature methods. In addition, this scheme is suited to applications where documents are sorted by whether they contain redactions since it can detect the fact of redactions.Looking AheadThe redactable signature schemes were initially developed as digital technology for protection of public documents but are expected to find wider application not limited to that purpose, including for verification of the originality of partially released data. By combining this technology with sanitization technology, for example, it is expected to find wide use as technology achieving both privacy protection and data authentication. Hitachi and AIST will continue engaging in research and development on redactable signature and other cryptographic technologies, along with promoting their implementation in products and services, thereby contributing to realization of a safe digital society.(1) ISO/IEC JTC 1: JTC 1: Joint Technical Committee 1 of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)(2) RSA signature: A digital signature method relying for its security on the difficulty of integer factorization problem(3) ECDSA (Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm): A digital signature method relying for its security on the difficulty of the elliptic curve discrete logarithm problemAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railwaysystems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in variousindustries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at www.hitachi.com.About the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) is a national research institute with 12research bases in Japan and approximately 2,300 researchers. It is one of the largest public research institutes inJapan that conducts research and development of science and technology. AIST's mission is to "solve social problems" and "strengthen industrial competitiveness." For this, our core technologies are bundled together in its 5fields and 2 centers to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities, and it conducts R&D from a central and pioneering position in the national innovation system based on the national strategies formulated bearing in mind the changing environment regarding innovation. For more information, please visit the AIST website (https://www.aist.go.jp/index_en.html).Contacts:Hitachi, Ltd.Research & Development Group: www8.hitachi.co.jp/inquiry/hqrd/news/en/form.jspNational Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Cyber Physical Security Research CenterContact Page: www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/contact/index.html Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Singtel and Hitachi Expand Collaboration to Next-Generation Data Centers and GPU Cloud to Accelerate Enterprise Digital Transformation by AI Adoption

Singapore, Tokyo, Aug 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Singtel and Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on next-generation data centers and GPU Cloud in Japan and potentially the wider Asia Pacific region under the lead of Singtel's Digital InfraCo unit. The strategic partnership will combine Singtel’s extensive data center and connectivity expertise and technology platforms with Hitachi’s differentiating capability that enables end-to-end data center integration including green power solutions, cooling systems, storage infrastructure and data management. Together, the companies intend to sustainably enhance data center performance and capabilities, thereby accelerating AIadoption and digital transformation of enterprises.Notably, the agreement expands on a partnership announced by the companies in June 2024*1 to trial and integrate Singtel’s Paragon, the all-in-one orchestration platform for 5G, edge computing and cloud, with Hitachi’s AI applications for Hitachi’s manufacturing operations as well as enterprise customers. Through Singtel’s Paragon platform and Hitachi’s deep AI expertise, both companies aim to address the complexities faced by customers when deploying AI capabilities.Mr. Bill Chang, CEO of Singtel’s Digital InfraCo, said, “Our strategic partnership with Hitachi, a leader in digital systems and services fields, opens up new opportunities in a strategically important and expanding Japanese market. Building a strong ecosystem of partners has always been a priority at Singtel to better serve our customers and broaden our global reach. We look forward to bringing our collective expertise, digital assets and solutions to help more enterprises innovate and transform their businesses and operations through the cloud and AI. As we scale our digital capabilities with our partners like Hitachi, we aim to become a leader in the Asia Pacific region.”Singtel carved out Digital InfraCo in mid-2023 to serve as a catalyst for innovation and economic growth for AsiaPacific’s digital economies. Digital InfraCo’s portfolio includes Nxera, its regional data center arm, subsea cable and satellite businesses, and Paragon platform which are all crucial to advancing AI in the region. Digital InfraCo plans to launch GPU-as-a- Service (GPUaaS) later this year to better support enterprise AI adoption.Mr. Toshiaki Tokunaga, Executive Vice President and Executive Officer at Hitachi, said, “Since its inception, Hitachi’scorporate philosophy has centered on addressing the challenges faced by customers and society. As generative AI continues to drive new innovations, the issues of environmental impact due to rising electricity demand is becomingmore prominent. Striking a balance between these two factors is a significant mission for Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business. We are delighted to embark on this mission through our strategic alliance with Singtel. By combiningSingtel's expertise in the development and operation of sustainable data centers with the comprehensive capabilities of the Hitachi Group, ranging from green power solutions to facility and data management, we aim to enable companiesto utilize data centers in an intelligent and environmentally conscious manner; ultimately achieving continuous innovation while promoting sustainability.”AI-driven data center expansion is a major opportunity for Hitachi’s Social Innovation business expansion and its group businesses such as Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Energy and others as the expansion calls for the successfulintegration of all areas where Hitachi uniquely excels: information technology, operational technology and products.The key areas covered by the MOU are:Explore next-generation data center collaboration in Japan and Asia Pacific to address AI demand: Nxera andHitachi will explore opportunities to develop data centers across Japan and the rest of the Asia Pacific region. With the continued growth in cloud and AI momentum, it is important to operate smart and environmentally sustainable data centers through high efficiency, high quality data center management. Such an initiative would draw on Nxera’s expertise in data center design, building and operation along with Hitachi’s expertise in the production and delivery of data-center-focused equipment, next-generation energy solutions and advanced IT systems management that ensure stable operations within data center environments.Nxera is developing a platform of sustainable, hyper-connected AI-ready data centers in the region with a total capacity of more than 200MW in addition to 62MW of existing capacity in Singapore.Combine Singtel's GPU platform with Hitachi's AI expertise to develop enterprise applications: Hitachi will explore using Singtel’s GPUaaS for its internal AI applications and workloads. This effort would allow Hitachi to verifycomplementary Singtel-based benefits that can enhance Hitachi’s high-performance machine learning, generative AI, and other digital technologies and solutions. Subsequently, it would provide an opportunity for both companies to define more power-efficient methodologies that could advance any enterprise’s sustainability goals.Based on the results of Hitachi’s internal GPUaaS verification, the companies may also explore the co-creation ofenterprise-grade applications that combines Hitachi's expertise, including its generative AI technologies and platform,with Singtel's GPU cloud and Paragon platform. The aim is to further reduce customer development and deployment times as well as management and deployment overhead for AI applications.(1) Press release (June 27, 2024) ”Singtel and Hitachi Digital Partner to Accelerate Industrial AI Solutions” https://www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2024/06/240628a.htmlWith the rapidly growing demand for AI and cloud services, Japan has become one of the largest and fastest growing data center markets in the Asia Pacific region. The market is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate of9.8% and reach US$5 billion by 2028*2.(2) Structure Research, Japan (Tokyo & Osaka) DCI Report 2023: Data Centre Colocation, Hyperscale Cloud & InterconnectionAbout SingtelSingtel is a leading Asian communications technology group, operating next-generation connectivity, digital infrastructure and digital businesses including regional data centre arm Nxera and regional IT services arm NCS. TheGroup has presence in Asia, Australia and Africa and reaches over 780 million mobile customers in 21 countries.For consumers, Singtel delivers a complete and integrated suite of services, including mobile, broadband and TV. Forenterprises, Singtel offers a complementary array of workforce mobility solutions, data hosting, cloud, networkinfrastructure, analytics and cyber security capabilities.Singtel is dedicated to continuous innovation, harnessing technology to create new and exciting customerexperiences, support enterprises in their digital transformation and shape a more sustainable, digital future.For more information, visit www.singtel.com.About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) andproducts. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” - supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” - contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” - connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

哈爾濱銀行發佈2024年中期業績

香港, 2024年8月26日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 2024年上半年,哈爾濱銀行全面貫徹黨的二十大和二十屆一中、二中全會及中央金融工作會議、中央經濟工作會議精神,以加快建設金融強國為目標,以推進金融高質量發展為主題,以深化金融供給側結構性改革為主線,認真執行國家經濟金融政策,服務實體經濟、防範金融風險、深化金融改革三項任務取得新成效,經營指標呈現出「規模、質量、結構、效益」穩中有進的良好態勢。經營效益穩中向好 營收利潤保持雙增長據哈爾濱銀行(6138.HK)8月26日發布的2024年中期業績報告顯示,資產總額為人民幣8,828.378億元,增幅8.5%;客戶貸款及墊款總額為人民幣3,522.373億元,增幅9.0%;客戶存款總額為人民幣6,713.007億元,增幅4.5%。2024年上半年,實現營業收入為人民幣71.987億元,同比增長8.17%;凈利潤為人民幣8.459億元,增幅20.8%;歸屬於母公司股東的凈利潤為人民幣7.631億元,增幅29.6%;平均總資產回報率為0.20%,平均權益回報率為1.50%;不良貸款率為2.87%,撥備覆蓋率為198.62%。提升服務實體經濟質效 深化落實「五篇大文章」中央金融工作會議提出,做好科技金融、綠色金融、普惠金融、養老金融、數字金融「五篇大文章」。哈爾濱銀行根據國家產業政策支持方向及地區經濟發展特點,加大對製造業轉型、綠色信貸、冰雪經濟、專精特新企業、普惠金融等重點領域、重點項目的信貸支持力度,深化落實「五篇大文章」,為地方經濟社會高質量發展提供有力的金融支持。截至2024年6月30日,黑龍江地區的貸款餘額為人民幣2,007.110億元,較上年末增加人民幣193.409億元。公司類貸款總額為人民幣2,017.860億元,較年初增長9.7%,占全部貸款總額的57.3%。報告期內,哈爾濱銀行聚焦高新技術企業、科技型中小企業、專精特新企業三大客群,加大信貸投放力度,在體製機製、產品服務、流程機製等方面不斷叠代優化,並持續提升綠色金融服務能力。截至2024年6月30日,該行支持科技型企業融資余額為人民幣97.85億元;綠色信貸余額為人民幣93.25億元,較年初增加人民幣62.25億元。哈爾濱銀行根植「客戶利益至上」的經營理念,以專業謀發展,以服務創品牌,打造「廳堂+社區+線上」三大普惠活動體系,提升零售金融服務質效。以差異化經營、批量化獲客為方向,從小微客戶的全生命周期規律及細分領域客群特點等維度深度觸達普惠金融客戶需求。積極落實金融助力推進鄉村全面振興、加快建設農業強國的任務要求,在涉農金融服務領域精耕細作,圍繞農田建設、鄉村特色產業等重點領域,強化服務升級,切實增強廣大農戶金融服務的獲得感和滿意度。截至報告期末,該行零售存款本外幣合計平均結余為人民幣4,615.366億元,較上年同期增長人民幣485.191億元,增幅為11.7%;哈爾濱分行零售存款余額在當地市場份額為19.3%,零售存款增量位列當地市場第一位。小企業法人貸款余額為人民幣872.846億元,較上年末增長10.0%。普惠型小微企業貸款投放人民幣153億元,同比增長12%。農戶貸款余額人民幣150.061億元,較年初增長人民幣7.082億元。報告期內,哈爾濱銀行以建設「數字龍江」為契機,全面謀劃數字化轉型發展戰略,以數據為驅動,以技術為支撐,在業務經營、管理、數據與科技能力建設及風險防控五個方向集中發力,著力提升金融科技服務水平;深耕重點產業鏈及上下遊供應鏈,成功發行全行首筆數字化供應鏈金融業務,全力打造貿融通、財資通、鏈融通、e融通交易銀行品牌。在養老金融方面,該行不斷探索研發符合中老年人需求和風險承受能力的金融產品及服務,不斷優化網點環境,開設「老年人一站式服務窗口」、設立「老年人服務專區」,不斷提升針對老年客群的金融服務便利化水平。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Mitsubishi Power Secures Landmark Gas Turbine and Services Order in Saudi Arabia

DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA, Aug 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), announced today that it has received an order from Samsung C&T Corporation Saudi Arabia to provide its M501JAC combined-cycle (CCGT) hydrogen-ready gas turbine for a new industrial steam and electricity cogeneration plant project in Saudi Arabia developed by a consortium led by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utility companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and JERA Co., Inc., Japan's largest power generation company. The new plant will produce electricity and steam for a petrochemical complex located in Jubail in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The new, 475 megawatt (MW) cogeneration power plant will be developed by a special purpose entity owned by TAQA (51%) and JERA (49%) and it will power the Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP) Strategic Expansion. SATORP is a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and TotalEnergies. The SATORP Strategic Expansion petrochemical complex is expected to house one of the largest mixed-load steam crackers in the Gulf region.In a historic milestone for Mitsubishi Power, the M501JAC will be the first Mitsubishi Power heavy duty gas turbine assembled in the Kingdom at Mitsubishi Power Saudi Arabia's assembly center in Dammam, aligning with Saudi Arabia's localization targets set out in Vision 2030. The 17,200 square meter facility also provides services for key gas turbine components and features a majority of Saudi employees, in line with Mitsubishi Power’s Saudi National program, which provides Saudi talent with rewarding careers pathways, and empowers them with advanced technical skills, through on the job training and knowledge exchange programs.One of the world's leading gas turbines in reliability, with an efficiency rate of more than 64%, Mitsubishi Power's JAC gas turbine is equipped to blend hydrogen with natural gas and will provide the SATORP Strategic Expansion power plant with flexibility, faster startup times, and load-following capabilities to help balance electricity supply and demand, ensuring a stable low-carbon power supply and supporting Saudi Arabia's industrial growth and decarbonization targets.In addition, Mitsubishi Power signed a long-term service agreement with the TAQA and JERA-led consortium for the provision of parts, repairs and services, to ensure high availability and sustained reliability of the equipment, which will be supported by Mitsubishi Power's service center in Saudi Arabia, located close to the plant site, enabling localized support as well as fast response time.Dr. Frank Possmeier, Chief Business Development Officer, TAQA's Generation business, said: "TAQA and its partners are pleased to partner with Mitsubishi Power to harness the efficiencies and benefits of its J-class gas turbine technology to drive operational excellence and sustainability in our new plant, which, once operational, will provide highly efficient power and steam for the SATORP Strategic Expansion petrochemical complex. Developing the most efficient and reliable utility projects is a priority for TAQA; as we look to offer best-in-class generation plants for our partners and build on our existing track record of success. We believe that the Najim Cogeneration Plant will exemplify a world-class facility once it is operational."Izumi Kai, Managing Executive Officer, Head of the Platform Business Division, JERA said: "JERA is excited to partner with Mitsubishi Power for the SATORP's Strategic Expansion. This new cogeneration plant, based on advanced J-class gas turbine technology, is designed to optimize energy efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we believe that the plant will ensure reliable and efficient power and steam generation, setting new standards in operational performance and sustainability."Khalid Salem, President of Middle East & North Africa, Mitsubishi Power said: "We are proud to partner with TAQA and JERA on this landmark project which will play a pivotal role in the Kingdom's ambition to fast track its economic growth and meet its decarbonization goals, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. Today heralds a new milestone in our journey of growth with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With the provision of Mitsubishi Power's cutting edge CCGT technology that will be assembled for the first time locally in the Kingdom, we are accelerating our ability to deliver clean, reliable and efficient power generation solutions that support our customers in powering the lives of communities in Saudi Arabia and across the region."With a rich heritage in Saudi Arabia spanning over fifty years, Mitsubishi Power works with key energy stakeholders including the Ministry of Energy, Saudi Aramco, the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), and the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC). The company began operations in Saudi Arabia with its first supply of boilers to Aramco in Abqaiq in the 1960s and has since been active in power projects with major utilities and industrial companies in the Kingdom. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Q P Group’s 2024 Interim Net Profit Surges by 50.9% to HK$54 Million

HONG KONG, Aug 26, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 23 August 2024, 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 unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (“6M2024” or the “Period”).During the Period, the Group achieved revenue of approximately HK$538.6 million, representing an increase of approximately 16.9% as compared with the six months ended 30 June 2023 (6M2023). The gross profit increased by approximately 25.1% to approximately HK$192.5 million year-on-year. The gross profit margin increased to approximately 35.7% (6M2023: approximately 33.4%). Meanwhile, net profit also significantly increased by approximately 50.9% from approximately HK$35.8 million for 6M2023 to approximately HK$54.0 million for 6M2024. The increases in both gross profit and net profit were primarily attributable to the positive effects of better economies of scale driven by the increase in revenue from both original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) sales and web sales, as well as the continuous enhancement in operational and production efficiency. Basic earnings per share was approximately HK10.15 cents (6M2023: approximately HK6.72 cents).The board of directors has resolved to declare an interim dividend of HK3.0 cents per share for 6M2024 (6M2023: HK2.0 cents).Business ReviewDuring the Period, leveraging the consistently outstanding performance in engineering and production efficiency and quality, the Group successfully secured additional orders from its major OEM customer driven by the increasing market demand, which boosted its overall OEM sales. Meanwhile, the Group pushed forward steady business development in different product lines, which included the development of trading card game manufacturing business in the PRC. The Group’s OEM sales revenue increased by approximately 19.3% to approximately HK$438.8 million for 6M2024. (6M2023: approximately HK$367.8 million), mainly attributable to the increased demand for the Group’s tabletop game products from its major OEM customer.In respect of web sales business, the Group continued to allocate resources to online and offline marketing initiatives including digital marketing, crowdfunding and participation in overseas exhibitions. During the Period, the Group’s web sales revenue increased by approximately 7.4% to approximately HK$99.8 million for 6M2024. The number of active registered user accounts, which refers to the registered user accounts with order(s) placed on the Group’s major websites, increased from approximately 64,100 as at the end of last year to approximately 70,400 as at 30 June 2024.During the Period, the Group’s original brand manufacturer (“OBM”) business launched a number of card products and crowdfunding projects, which included card products published under brand licensing initiatives, progressively carving out the Group brand’s reputation and recognition in the relevant markets.On the operational front, the new Vietnam factory officially commenced full-scale operation during the Period, and has become a key production hub of the Group, leading to a new landscape and opportunities for the Group’s overall supply chain operation and business.ProspectsLooking ahead, the global economy is expected to continue to recover and grow in the second half of 2024, but the manufacturing industry may still face challenges amidst uncertainties such as high inflation and geopolitical volatility. The Group will continue to strive for steady business diversification and expansion as well as improvement in operational efficiency, thereby elevating its competitive advantage.In the OEM business, the Group intends to further explore the trading card manufacturing business in USA’s and European markets, so as to seize the opportunities in both domestic and foreign markets and maximise economies of scale. In the web sales business, the Group will attempt to embark on diverse marketing campaigns that put emphasis not only on customer acquisition but also the growth of existing customers. Furthermore, Q P Market Network (“QPMN”), an e-commerce platform under the Group, has initiated collaborations with enterprises in different regions to offer online solutions for product customisation. The Group looks to promote QPMN’s services to more brands and licensors with the successful cases, making a step towards the realisation of a business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) model. In terms of the OBM business, the Group will actively seek collaborations with more brands and licensors and develop additional product categories and product customisation to enrich customer experience.On the operational front, the Group will stay focused on enhancing the efficiency and capacity of the new Vietnam plant, and continues to drive digital transformation and smart operations. The Group is in the process of preparation for the certification of Level 2i of Industry 4.0 maturity for the Dongguan plant, moving forward to achieve more extensive smart operations.Mr. Cheng Wan Wai, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Q P Group concluded: “While the global economic landscape continues to present headwinds such as slowing growth and inflationary pressures, we remain confident in the Group’s long-term prospects. Our solid operational and financial foundations position us well to capitalise on future opportunities. We will continue to adopt a proactive and prudent management approach, pursuing steady business expansion and driving improvements in operational efficiency. By closely monitoring market changes and swiftly adapting our strategies, we will strive to minimise the impact and delivering long-term value for our stakeholders.”– End –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, the PRC, and Phu Ly City in Ha Nam Province, Vietnam. Its principal product categories include tabletop games, greeting 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 70,000.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.comMedia EnquiriesStrategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky LeeTel: (852) 2864 4834Email: vicky.lee@sprg.com.hkPhoebe LeungTel: (852) 2114 4172Email: phoebe.leung@sprg.com.hkLinda KwanTel: (852) 2114 4951Email: linda.kwan@sprg.com.hkWebsite: http://www.sprg.com.hk  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.