TOKYO, Sept 10, 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 the launch of its commercial peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading service in collaboration with the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (JA Group) and ITOCHU Corporation. This groundbreaking initiative is part of the "Smart Agri Community" project, a smart city concept tailored for the JA Group. The P2P energy trading service leverages AI-powered demand forecasting and blockchain technology to enable direct energy transactions between prosumers (producers and consumers) with solar PV and storage systems. This innovative approach breaks away from the traditional one-way power flow from utilities to consumers.As solar PV systems installed under the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program reach the end of their contract periods, prosumers can now sell their excess electricity directly to other consumers through TRENDE’s P2P platform. This creates new revenue streams for prosumers while allowing consumers to purchase affordable renewable energy, effectively circulating clean energy within the community without waste."We are thrilled to launch this commercial P2P energy trading service, which aligns perfectly with our mission to promote renewable energy adoption," said Masashi Nishio, CEO of TRENDE. "This partnership with JA Group and ITOCHU marks a significant milestone in our efforts to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future."The project is currently being piloted in Gunma Prefecture, with plans to expand to A-COOP supermarkets and JA cooperatives nationwide. Early results have shown economic benefits for all participants, demonstrating the potential of "locally produced, locally consumed" renewable energy.TRENDE has been at the forefront of P2P energy trading research and development. The company has collaborated with the University of Tokyo and Toyota Motor Corporation on blockchain-enabled energy transactions between homes, businesses, and electric vehicles to create a sustainable society."We are excited to see the commercial launch of this innovative P2P energy trading service," said Hiroaki Murase, General Manager, Sustainable Energy Business Department of ITOCHU Corporation. "This partnership with JA Group and TRENDE is a significant step forward in our efforts to drive decarbonization solutions and create a more sustainable 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/.For inquiries, please contact:TRENDE Inc.Email: pr@trende.jp Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
YesAsia增設物流中心 前景看俏
香港, 2024年9月10日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 分析一間公司,除了看業績之外,還可以看投入的基礎建設或人才培訓等等,例如早前公布亮麗業績的喆麗控股(02209),近年大力增設物流中心以應對客戶需求攀升,可見生意接不停。事實上,集團旗下的企業對消費者(B2C)之YesStyle平台,已躋身多個主要海外市場(包括美國、英國、加拿大、澳洲、法國、德國、意大利及西班牙)的亞洲美容產品網站訪問量之首,前景值得留意。喆麗控股旗下主要還有兩個平台,分別是企業對企業(B2B)的Asian Beauty Wholesale平台,以及企業對消費者(B2C)的YesAsia平台。整體業績方面,上半年收益1.63億美元,按年增加80.2%;純利1111萬美元,大增610.6%。期內,兩大主要業務YesStyle和Asian Beauty Wholesale各佔集團收益76.6%和22.6%,合共99.2%,各自半年的收益已接近去年全年的整體貢獻,可見增長強勁。喆麗控股目前於香港設立自主移動機械人(AMR)貨倉及配送中心,並於美國、英國和德國建立三個專為其B2B渠道服務的海外貨倉。增設的倉庫不僅有助於縮短交付時間及降低運輸成本,亦提高YesStyle及Asian Beauty Wholesale的可擴充性。而且,集團的客戶關係管理系統,利用人工智能算法收集及分析客戶的實時交易及行為數據。該系統其後會根據客戶對產品類型及定價的偏好,為客戶提供最佳選擇,從而提高銷售業績。提升營運效率 應對電商增長為進一步控制成本、縮短交付時間及加強線上訂單履約能力,以及順應韓國護膚和化妝產品(K-Beauty)市場的蓬勃發展,喆麗控股不繼提升現有配送能力,並將於香港豐樹青衣物流中心增設第二個AMR貨倉。估計新倉庫將在應對飆升的市場需求方面發揮重要作用,因為憑藉現有配送中心累積的豐富經驗,集團可透過這一全新的高度自動化設施,以較少的人力資源提升營運效率及配送能力,從而滿足電商平台快速增長的客戶需求。集團亦在尋求與物流公司合作,以進一步降低從香港及韓國到海外市場的貨運成本。喆麗控股增設物流中心以滿足激增的客戶需求,可見其管理層對未來發展前景充滿信心,資本市場亦對集團投下了支持的一票,從近期股價反覆向上可見一斑,前景可期。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
Nayax and A2Z Cust2Mate Unveil Disruptive On-Cart Payment Solution for Retail Shoppers
Herzliya, Israel, Sept 10, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nayax Ltd. (Nasdaq: NYAX; TASE: NYAX), a global commerce enablement payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business, and A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:AZ)(FRA - WKN:A3CSQ), a global leader in innovative technology solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to pair Nayax’s convenient automated self-service retail mobile payment system with A2Z Cust2Mate’s innovative smart cart platform for smart retail stores.Nayax and A2Z Cust2Mate will allow customers to complete their entire shopping journey from the comfort of their smart cart, with no need to waste time in long checkout lines. A2Z’s Cust2Mate 3.0 can transform any shopping cart into a powerful shopping platform, integrating a sleek touchscreen panel, with computer vision and a powerful algorithm to provide an effective, interactive, and personalized shopping experience. Incorporating Nayax’s innovative on-cart comprehensive hardware and software payment solution, A2Z Cust2Mate 3.0 will allow customers to simply “pick-and-go”, providing a more convenient shopping experience.Nayax and A2Z Cust2Mate will collaborate to sell the Cust2Mate 3.0 smart cart system with integrated Nayax payment technology as a unified, end-to-end solution for retailers around the world. The first smart carts with Nayax’s payment solution will be deployed in France, with the goal to deploy tens of thousands of payments enabled smart carts globally.“Relocating the point of sale from the checkout lane to the shopping cart is an ingenious way to improve a retailer’s operational efficiency and the shopper’s experience,” says Yair Nechmad, CEO and Chairman of Nayax. “Nayax is thrilled to partner with A2Z Cust2Mate to offer an integrated, state-of-the-art shopping and payment solution for retailers and their customers.”“This partnership expands our sales reach and strengthens our presence in the retail market,” commented Gadi Graus, CEO of A2Z Cust2Mate. “By integrating Nayax’s seamless payment solution with our smart carts, we’ve created a game-changing innovation that boosts retailer revenue, cuts operational costs, and enhances the shopping experience.”About Nayax Ltd.Nayax is a global commerce enablement, payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business. Nayax offers a complete solution including localized cashless payment acceptance, management suite, and loyalty tools, enabling merchants to conduct commerce anywhere, at any time. As a global leader in serving unattended retail, Nayax has transformed into a comprehensive solution focused on our customers' growth across multiple channels. As of June 30, 2024, Nayax has 11 global offices, approximately 1,100 employees, connections to more than 80 merchant acquirers and payment method integrations, and is globally recognized as a payment facilitator. Nayax's mission is to improve its customers' revenue potential and operational efficiency. For more information, please visit www.nayax.com.About A2Z Cust2mate Solutions Corp.A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. creates innovative solutions for complex challenges. A2Z's flagship product is the world's first proven-in-use mobile self-checkout shopping cart. With its user-friendly smart algorithm, touch screen, and other technologies, Cust2Mate streamlines the retail shopping experience by scanning purchased products and enabling in-cart payment so that customers can simply "pick & go", and bypass long cashier checkout lines. This results in a more efficient shopping experience for customers, less unused shelf-space and manpower requirements, and advanced command and control capabilities for store managersFor more information on A2Z Cust2mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) ($AZ)(FRA - WKN:A3CSQ) and its subsidiary, Cust2mate Ltd., please visit www.cust2mate.com.Nayax Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate” and “potential,” among others. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to: our expectations regarding general market conditions, including as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic and other global economic trends; changes in consumer tastes and preferences; fluctuations in inflation, interest rate and exchange rates in the global economic environment; the availability of qualified personnel and the ability to retain such personnel; changes in commodity costs, labor, distribution and other operating costs; our ability to implement our growth strategy; changes in government regulation and tax matters; other factors that may affect our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations; general economic, political, demographic and business conditions in Israel, including the ongoing war in Israel that began on October 7, 2023 and global perspectives regarding that conflict; the success of operating initiatives, including advertising and promotional efforts and new product and concept development by us and our competitors; Moshe Shmaryahu's success as the Company's new Chief Information Officer; and other risk factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on February 28, 2023 (our "Annual Report"). The preceding list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of our forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of future performance, taking into account the information currently available to us. These statements are only estimates based upon our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In particular, you should consider the risks provided under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.A2Z Cust2mate Forward-Looking StatementsMatters discussed in this press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "seek," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "target," "aim," "should," "will" "would," or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the Company's filings with the on SEDAR and with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and the company disclaims any intention or obligation, except to the extent required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities described herein.Issued By: Swan Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. on behalf of A2Z Cust2mate Solutions Corp. and Nayax Ltd.For more information, please contact:Mandy TanTel: +60 16-477 2257Email: m.tan@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Toronto Stock Exchange Unveils the 2024 TSX30, Recognizing the Companies Powering Canada’s Economy
Annual ranking highlights top-performing stocks' roles in energy security and electrification, and a shift from growth to value investingToronto, Ontario--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - September 10, 2024) - Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) today announced its sixth annual TSX30®, a ranking of the top 30 performing companies based on dividend-adjusted share price performance over a three-year period. The 2024 list underscores how these companies are driving advancements in sectors such as energy, electrification, and critical minerals, while delivering strong investor returns and shaping Canada's economy.Topping the 2024 TSX30 is Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (TSX:HPS.A), a company that enables electrification through its broad range of dry-type transformers, power quality products, and related magnetics, with a dividend-adjusted share price that has increased 928% over the past three years. Collectively, TSX30 companies represent over $380 billion in market capitalization, having added an impressive $210 billion during that period — nearly a quarter of a trillion dollars in value creation — while achieving an average dividend-adjusted share price appreciation of 234%."This year's TSX30 reflects the leadership and innovation of Canadian companies as Canada transitions to a cleaner energy future," said Loui Anastasopoulos, CEO, Toronto Stock Exchange. "These top performers are shaping the future of Canada's economy and ensuring our strengths in energy and mining align with the emerging technology sector to keep Canada competitive on the global stage."Adrian Thomas, CEO, Hammond Power Solutions, added, "Being named the top company in the 2024 TSX30 underscores both our commitment to driving progress in the energy sector and our team's ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic markets. We are proud to play a role in the energy transition space and strive to meet the evolving needs of a changing world."Sector leadership: Interconnected industries driving growthThe 2024 ranking is dominated by three sectors - Oil & Gas, Industrial Products & Services, and Mining - accounting for 25 of the 30 companies on the list. This strong representation reflects the interconnected nature of these industries and their continued contributions to Canada's economic prosperity, particularly as Canada navigates energy security in the current environment and the transition to cleaner sources of energy.Energy: Balancing security and innovationEnergy companies feature prominently on the 2024 TSX30, representing over half of the issuers. Amid global geopolitical tensions, these companies play an important role in ensuring a reliable energy supply. Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX: ATH), for example, is a notable contributor to current energy needs while reducing the carbon intensity of its operations through transformational technologies.Industrials and mining: Supporting the energy transitionThe Industrial Products & Services sector, which includes companies like Hammond Power Solutions, can provide support and infrastructure for energy transition and electrification projects. The Mining sector is also growing, driven by demand for critical minerals needed for electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, and low-carbon and renewable energy. Half of this year's TSX30 mining companies focus on base metals crucial for these technologies. Cameco Corporation (TSX: CCO), a uranium production company and a pure-play investment in the growing demand for nuclear energy, has seen renewed interest, underscoring the importance of critical minerals in the shift to a low-carbon economy.Technology: Catalyst for navigating energy transitionTechnology companies are a driving force behind the growth across energy and related industrial sectors. Celestica Inc. (TSX: CLS), a company that offers solutions for grid stability and EV infrastructure, ranked second in the 2024 TSX30. Celestica's 706% dividend-adjusted share price increase emphasizes the importance of technology in helping navigate the transition to a lower-carbon future.Investor trends: A shift towards value investingThe 2024 TSX30 indicates a changing investor focus from growth investing to value investing, with a preference for companies with positive cash flow and a history of consistent dividends. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of the 30 companies paid dividends, averaging a 2.8% yield. This is significantly higher compared to the eight dividend-paying companies on the 2021 TSX30, which had an average yield a full percentage point lower. This trend reflects the appeal of stable, cash-generating companies in a volatile market.Other highlights from the 2024 ranking include:- Graduations from TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) to TSX: Nine of this year's TSX30 companies graduated from TSXV, showcasing how this unique two-tiered ecosystem can nurture emerging businesses in growing their market capitalization and investor exposure.- Representation on leading indices: 17 of the companies are included on either the S&P/TSX Composite Index* or S&P/TSX 60 Index*, enhancing their visibility among investors globally.- Consistent performers: 14 of the 2024 TSX30 companies have appeared in previous TSX30 rankings (since 2019), with their collective dividend-adjusted share prices up 210% and market capitalization rising 147% during that time.For detailed results and further information about the ranking methodology, visit www.tsx.com/tsx30.The 2024 TSX30 ranking:RankingCompany NameTickerThree-year dividend-adjusted share price performance1Hammond Power Solutions Inc.HPS.A928%2Celestica Inc.CLS706%3Athabasca Oil CorporationATH429%4CES Energy Solutions Corp.CEU335%5TerraVest Industries Inc.TVK289%6NuVista Energy Ltd.NVA257%7Bird Construction Inc.BDT245%8MEG Energy Corp.MEG226%9Secure Energy Services Inc.SES216%10International Petroleum CorporationIPCO215%11China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd.CGG208%12Fairfax Financial Holdings LimitedFFH202%13Bombardier Inc.BBD.B200%14Cameco CorporationCCO186%15Computer Modelling Group Ltd.CMG184%16Mattr Corp.MATR183%17Imperial Oil LimitedIMO167%18ARC Resources Ltd.ARX154%19Canadian Natural Resources LimitedCNQ152%20PHX Energy Services Corp.PHX152%21Filo Corp.FIL144%22Obsidian Energy Ltd.OBE142%23Cenovus Energy Inc.CVE141%24Teck Resources LimitedTECK.B140%25Olympia Financial Group Inc.OLY139%26Vitalhub Corp.VHI136%27Dynacor Group Inc.DNG136%28Spartan Delta Corp.SDE135%29Cardinal Energy Ltd.CJ134%30Alamos Gold Inc.AGI134% Source: All data is sourced from TSX/TSXV Market Intelligence Group analysis. Based on historical dividend-adjusted share prices from S&P Capital IQ as at June 30, 2024.*The S&P/TSX Composite Index and the S&P/TSX 60 Index (the "Indices") are the products of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("SPDJI") and TSX Inc. ("TSX"). Standard and Poor's® and S&P® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC ("S&P"); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ("Dow Jones"); and TSX® is a registered trademark of TSX. SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P and TSX do not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote any products based on the Indices and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions or interruptions of the Indices or any data related thereto.About TMX Group (TSX: X)TMX Group operates global markets, and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth and success of businesses, traders and investors. TMX Group's key operations include Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, TMX Trayport and TMX VettaFi, which provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London, Singapore and Vienna. For more information about TMX Group, visit www.tmx.com. Follow TMX Group on X: @TMXGroup.Copyright © 2024 TSX Inc. All rights reserved. Do not copy, distribute, sell or modify this press release without TSX Inc.'s prior written consent. This information is provided for information purposes only. Neither TMX Group Limited nor any of its affiliated companies guarantees the completeness of the information contained in this article, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions in or your use of, or reliance on, the information. This article is not intended to provide legal, accounting, tax, investment, financial or other advice and should not be relied upon for such advice. The information provided is not an invitation to purchase securities listed on Toronto Stock Exchange and/or TSX Venture Exchange. TMX Group and its affiliated companies do not endorse or recommend any securities referenced in this publication. TMX, the TMX design, TMX Group, Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX, TSX Venture Exchange, TSXV, The Future is Yours to See., and Voir le futur. Réaliser l'avenir. are the trademarks of TSX Inc. All other trademarks used in this article are the property of their respective owners.For more information on the 2024 TSX30 program, please contact:Cecely RoySenior ConsultantHill & Knowlton647-800-5883cecely.roy@hillandknowlton.comFor more information on TMX Group, please contact:Catherine KeeHead of Media RelationsTMX Group416-671-1704catherine.kee@tmx.comTo view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/222680 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Kincora Investor Presentation
Melbourne, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - September 10, 2024) - Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) (KCC, Kincora or the Company). Please find attached for release to the market, Kincora Copper Limited's Investor Presentation - September 2024.https://app.box.com/s/1xwbafyoutfgd7ldw8tn7c57zr1ci8riThis announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Kincora Copper Limited (ARBN 645 457 763).For further information please contact: Sam Spring, President and Chief Executive Officersam.spring@kincoracopper.com or +61431 329 345Executive office400 - 837 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6C 3N6, Canada Tel: 1.604.283.1722 Fax: 1.888.241.5996Subsidiary office AustraliaVista Australia Level 4, 100 Albert RoadSouth Melbourne, Victoria 3205To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/222782 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Digital Transformation Summit 2024 to Launch Qatar into Smart City Era.
QATAR, UAE, Sept 10, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A prominent financial institution in Qatar has undergone a major digital transformation, significantly enhancing customer experience and maintaining its competitive edge in the banking industry. At the core of this transformation is a cutting-edge mobile banking app designed for seamless account management, money transfers, bill payments, and mobile wallet services. This app features a user-friendly interface and robust security measures, ensuring that customers have convenient and secure access to their financial services anytime and anywhere.Additionally, advanced chatbot solutions and AI-driven virtual assistants offer immediate support and personalized product recommendations, further enriching the overall customer experience. The organization has also streamlined its internal operations by automating critical back-office tasks such as loan processing and document management. This automation not only boosts operational efficiency but also promotes greater financial inclusion by making banking services accessible to a broader audience. By embracing cutting-edge technology and innovation, the institution continues to set the standard for digital banking in Qatar, underscoring its commitment to providing sophisticated, effective, and accessible banking solutions.These digital transformations are directly contributing to Qatar's Vision 2030, which aims to build a knowledge-based economy driven by innovation and technological advancement. By enhancing financial services through digitalization, the institution is playing a crucial role in fostering economic development, improving financial literacy, and ensuring that the benefits of digital banking reach all segments of the population.Our upcoming Digital Transformation Summit Qatar is poised to further support Vision 2030 by bringing together industry leaders, technology experts, and policymakers to share insights, strategies, and innovations. The summit will facilitate discussions on how digital transformation can continue to drive economic growth, enhance public services, and improve quality of life. By providing a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange, the summit will help pave the way for achieving the ambitious goals set out in Vision 2030.Overview of the event: Qatar has actively pursued digital transformation to modernise its economy and enhance public service delivery. Significant investments in technology infrastructure and initiatives have boosted efficiency and productivity across sectors. Despite challenges like cybersecurity, data privacy, and developing skilled human capital, Qatar's digital efforts align with its 2030 National Vision of sustainable growth and high living standards. The 31st Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit will guide businesses on best practices for engaging users across endpoints, enabling them to embrace digital transformation for efficient and sustainable operations. These ongoing efforts will positively shape Qatar's future.Who will attend?Berthold Trenkel-Advisor To Chairman-Qatar Tourism.Dr. Mohamed Elhindi-Chief Information Officer-Hamad Bin Khalifa University.Fethi Filali-Director Of Technology & Research (CTO)-Qatar Mobility Innovations Center-QMIC.Dr. Ali Al Sanousi-Executive Director-Clinical Information Systems-Hamad Medical Corporation.Max Renault-Director-Innovations In Global Precision Health,Weill Cornell Medicine.The event will cover topics like:The Dynamic Shift in the digital World.Qatar's E- government Strategy.Qatar's Digital Initiative towards Future Mobility.Intelligence Automation to Drive the Next Wave of Transformation.Strengthening Cyber Posture and Cyber-resilience.For more information on the Digital Transformation Summit, click the: LinkAbout ExitoExito, which means success in Spanish, embodies our commitment to the success of our customers. Each year, we host over 240 virtual and in-person conferences globally, bringing together audiences with world-class thought leaders and C-level executives across industries. Our meticulously crafted agendas, based on extensive research and valuable industry insights, facilitate business, knowledge transfer, deal flow, and impactful messaging for brands.For Media Enquiries, contact:Kasturi Nayak (Sr. Marketing Executive)Kasturi.nayak@exito-e.comEnquiry@exito-e.comExito Media Concepts Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
周大福珠寶集團全新香港中環概念店正式開幕 推進品牌轉型 提升顧客體驗
EQS 新聞 via SEAPRWire.com / 2024-09-10 / 12:27 UTC+8 2024年9月10日,中國香港 — 周大福珠寶集團有限公司(「周大福珠寶」、「集團」或「公司」;香港聯交所股份代號:1929),作為以近百年的信譽及創新精神為基礎的行業領先中國珠寶商,欣然宣佈位於香港的全新概念店正式開幕。 隨著集團於2024年4月宣佈開展品牌轉型之旅,此煥然一新的門店和提升的顧客體驗正好標誌著集團的重要里程碑。 傳承95載 為顧客提供嶄新的零售體驗 全新的概念店致力展示傳統中國文化和精湛工藝,向周大福珠寶品牌深厚的歷史底蘊致敬。適逢集團慶祝品牌成立95周年,這家全新概念店不僅展現中國歷史和時尚設計的魅力,同時更於産品系列和顧客體驗中注入現代美學元素。 新概念店位於香港中環皇后大道中42-46 號,為顧客提供全面升級的體驗。店內採用展覽式佈局展示各式珠寶珍品,宛如小型博物館,讓顧客沉浸於當代中華文化和時尚設計的氛圍中。 周大福珠寶集團副主席鄭志雯女士表示:「香港全新概念店的開幕,標誌著周大福珠寶品牌轉型和現代化的重要里程碑。能夠展示這個既優雅又現代化的零售空間,我們感到無比自豪,同時也榮幸能藉此體現品牌自1929年創立已來的深厚歷史底蘊。透過這家新概念店、2025年在上海揭幕的五層旗艦店,以及隨之而來的新形象門店,我們堅定不移地把中華文化和匠心工藝推廣給全球消費者。全新概念店巧妙地詮釋我們如何將傳統文化融入當代珠寶,並誠邀顧客沉浸於我們創作的精緻魅力之中。」 變革性的零售體驗 新概念店佔地2,880平方呎,位於香港中環最具代表性和歷史意義的街道之一 —— 皇后大道中的黃金零售地段,店舖設計旨在為顧客提供沉浸式的購物體驗。周大福珠寶與知名設計師Sue Loughry 合作打造店內裝潢,門店採用以不同產品系列為基礎的佈局,並以我們標誌性的「周大福紅」為主色調,展現品牌豐富的歷史底蘊和紅色在中國傳統文化中的重要意義。 Sue 擁有超過三十年的亞洲奢侈零售設計經驗,其職業生涯與奢侈品和零售建築行業一直密不可分,並以精湛和創新的設計而聞名。她的專業知識和獨特觀點對奢侈品零售行業帶來深遠的影響。 Sue表示:「在設計這概念店時,我重新詮釋品牌意念,旨在讓顧客感受到舒適和探索的樂趣。我們重新整合了店內的空間,創造一個引人入勝的環境,讓專業的員工為顧客提供個人化的體驗。」店內獨特的牆身設計和優美的曲線營造出寬敞時尚的氛圍,柔和的光線和雅緻的木質提升了周大福珠寶展示產品的能力,讓顧客於親切的環境中感受珠寶的藝術價值。 與我們一同慶賀全新概念店隆重揭幕 為慶祝周大福珠寶這個重要里程碑,集團誠邀各位親臨中環全新概念店,一同探索和體驗珠寶的未來。 爲進一步慶祝這個重要時刻,集團將於9月10日至24日期間於全新概念店內舉行展覧,展出具有濃厚歷史氣息的精選黃金工藝珍品,重申集團矢志向世界展示中國藝術和文化的承諾。 詳細資訊: 地址 : 香港中環皇后大道中42-46號 營業時間 : 10:15 – 19:00 圖片說明 全新概念店採以標誌性的「周大福紅」為主色調。 獨特的牆身設計和優美的曲線營造出寬敞時尚的氛圍,柔和的光線和雅緻的木質提升了周大福珠寶展示產品的能力,讓顧客於親切的環境中感受珠寶的藝術價值。 關於周大福珠寶集團有限公司周大福珠寶集團有限公司(「集團」;香港聯交所股份代號:1929)於2011 年12 月在香港聯合交易所主板上市。集團今年踏入95 周年誌慶,在「引領珠寶行業,相伴世代人生」的願景推動下,昂首邁向新里程。 集團標誌性品牌「周大福」創立於1929 年,透過別出心裁的設計和對細節的堅持,讓傳統成為經典。周大福珠寶集團承載著深厚的歷史底蕴及堅實的品牌信賴基礎,㇐直視弘揚傳統文化為己任,並透過匠心打造的精緻產品,與廣泛的顧客建立深厚的情感聯繫,成就廣獲認同。集團對創新與工藝的恒久堅持是其取得成功的要素。時至今日,集團已成為了品質、價值和顧客滿意度的代名詞。 周大福珠寶集團作為行業領先的中國珠寶商,確信透過現代創新設計揉合傳統工藝,能創造出代代相傳的珠寶首飾。我們每個產品系列都經過巧妙構思、匠心製作,旨在述說不同顧客的故事,慶祝他們生命中每個特別時刻。我們將陪伴每㇐代的顧客㇐同成長,在他們追尋幸福的道路上提供激勵和啟發,把「周大福」的品牌故事和產品編織到顧客的生活脈絡當中。 集團擁有廣泛的產品、服務及銷售渠道,品牌組合包括旗艦品牌「周大福」及精心策劃的零售體驗,以及HEARTS ON FIRE、ENZO、SOINLOVE 與MONOLOGUE 等其他個性品牌。 集團致力通過提高盈利質量和推動更高價值的增長,為不同持分者創造可持續的⾧期價值。集團擁有龐大的零售網絡,包括遍布中國和全球多個地區的近8,000 家門店,以及日益增⾧的電子商務業務。此外,集團亦正實施具針對性的線上線下策略,以加強在當前全渠道零售環境中的競爭力。 傳媒垂詢,請聯絡: 周大福珠寶集團有限公司吳海廸(Haide Ng) 投資者關係及企業傳訊副總監 電話:(852)3115 4402 電郵:haideng@chowtaifook.com 陳綺雯(Acky Chan) 投資者關係及企業傳訊高級經理 電話:(852)3115 4403 電郵:ackychan@chowtaifook.com 2024-09-10 此財經新聞稿由EQS Group via SEAPRWire.com轉載。本公告內容由發行人全權負責。瀏覽原文: http://www.todayir.com/tc/index.php
喆麗增設物流中心 前景看俏
香港, 2024年9月10日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 分析一間公司,除了看業績之外,還可以看投入的基礎建設或人才培訓等等,例如早前公布亮麗業績的喆麗控股(02209),近年大力增設物流中心以應對客戶需求攀升,可見生意接不停。事實上,集團旗下的企業對消費者(B2C)之YesStyle平台,已躋身多個主要海外市場(包括美國、英國、加拿大、澳洲、法國、德國、意大利及西班牙)的亞洲美容產品網站訪問量之首,前景值得留意。喆麗控股旗下主要還有兩個平台,分別是企業對企業(B2B)的Asian Beauty Wholesale平台,以及企業對消費者(B2C)的YesAsia平台。整體業績方面,上半年收益1.63億美元,按年增加80.2%;純利1111萬美元,大增610.6%。期內,兩大主要業務YesStyle和Asian Beauty Wholesale各佔集團收益76.6%和22.6%,合共99.2%,各自半年的收益已接近去年全年的整體貢獻,可見增長強勁。喆麗控股目前於香港設立自主移動機械人(AMR)貨倉及配送中心,並於美國、英國和德國建立三個專為其B2B渠道服務的海外貨倉。增設的倉庫不僅有助於縮短交付時間及降低運輸成本,亦提高YesStyle及Asian Beauty Wholesale的可擴充性。而且,集團的客戶關係管理系統,利用人工智能算法收集及分析客戶的實時交易及行為數據。該系統其後會根據客戶對產品類型及定價的偏好,為客戶提供最佳選擇,從而提高銷售業績。提升營運效率 應對電商增長為進一步控制成本、縮短交付時間及加強線上訂單履約能力,以及順應韓國護膚和化妝產品(K-Beauty)市場的蓬勃發展,喆麗控股不繼提升現有配送能力,並將於香港豐樹青衣物流中心增設第二個AMR貨倉。估計新倉庫將在應對飆升的市場需求方面發揮重要作用,因為憑藉現有配送中心累積的豐富經驗,集團可透過這一全新的高度自動化設施,以較少的人力資源提升營運效率及配送能力,從而滿足電商平台快速增長的客戶需求。集團亦在尋求與物流公司合作,以進一步降低從香港及韓國到海外市場的貨運成本。喆麗控股增設物流中心以滿足激增的客戶需求,可見其管理層對未來發展前景充滿信心,資本市場亦對集團投下了支持的一票,從近期股價反覆向上可見一斑,前景可期。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
警察工會表示,泰瑞克·希爾在攔檢時「並未立即配合」警官
(SeaPRwire) - 邁阿密花園,佛羅里達州 - 南佛羅里達州警察工會主席表示,邁阿密海豚隊球員 Tyreek Hill 在路邊攔檢時被壓制在地,因為他沒有“立即配合”警官,而 Hill 則表示自己在整個互動過程中都保持尊重。 南佛羅里達州警察福利協會主席 Steadman Stahl 表示,Hill 在被海豚隊主場外短暫攔檢時,因為拒絕坐下而被“壓制”在地,事件導致其中一名警官立即被停職。 路過的球迷和一些隊友在比賽開始前幾個小時,就看到了 Hill 被至少三名警官戴上手銬,此事迅速在網路上傳播開來。 Hill 後來表示,他不知道為什麼警官要把他戴上手銬。 “我真的不知道,”Hill 在比賽結束後說道,“我沒有不尊重,因為我媽媽不是這麼教我的。我沒有罵人,也沒有做任何事。所以,就像我說的,我還在試着搞清楚,伙計。” Stahl 表示,Hill 根據警方政策被戴上手銬。 “昨天海豚隊比賽之前,發生了一起 Tyreek Hill 被戴上手銬然後被釋放的事件,”Stahl 在一份聲明中表示,“首先,要明確的是,他從未被逮捕。他被短暫拘留是为了警官的安全,因为他以一种可能使自己和他人生命受到极大危险的方式驾驶。” “被攔檢後,Hill 沒有立即配合現場的警官,警官根據政策和為了自身安全,將 Hill 戴上手銬。Hill 仍然不配合,拒絕坐在地上,因此被壓制在地。幾分鐘後,情况得以解决,Hill 被開了兩張交通罰單,可以自由离开。” 邁阿密-戴德警察局尚未透露 Hill 被開出的罰單是什么 - 他表示警方告诉他他被攔檢是因为超速和魯莽驾驶 - 但他們已證實 Hill 的隊友 Calais Campbell 也被短暫拘留,但沒有被開罰單。對 Hill 進行攔檢的警官已被停職,等待調查結果,這是正常程序。 邁阿密-戴德警察局局长 Stephanie Daniels 周一告訴《邁阿密先驅報》,決定將警官停職是在審查了路邊事件的隨身攝像機畫面後做出的。 邁阿密-戴德警察局拒絕了美聯社提出的查看畫面的請求,理由是内部調查正在進行中。 邁阿密-戴德郡市長 Daniella Levine Cava 發布了一份聲明,赞扬该部门立即启动調查。 “近年來,我們國家正面臨著关于使用武力的重要对话,”她说,“内部审查程序将回答关于该警官为何采取在公開視頻畫面中显示的令人不安行为的提问。” Hill 的隊友 Campbell 在他表示自己試圖緩和局勢後也被短暫戴上手銬。Campbell 表示,他在去比賽的路上看到 Hill 被戴上手銬。 “他們想把他拉倒在地上,”Campbell 周一在 ESPN 上說道,“我看到他們踢他,把他拉倒,我是說,拉著(手銬);他的肩膀看起來像是被弄傷了。他們把他壓倒在地。我覺得有一名警官在壓他的頭。” Campbell 表示,他下車後雙手舉過頭頂,走到現場,告诉警官他是 Hill 的朋友。他留在現場“支持”Hill,因为他表示警官要求他離開。警官後來以“不服從直接命令”為由,將他戴上手銬,理由是他離現場太近。 佛羅里達州州長 Ron DeSantis 周一在佛羅里達州邁阿密湖參加一場與此事無關的活動時表示,他認為對警官行為進行調查是“合適的”。 “我很高興看到他在比賽中表現出色,这对球队來說是一件好事,球場上發生的事情,”DeSantis 表示,“我相信這個州的執法部門都希望保持最高水平的職業道德,如果这里没有遵守,我知道他們會明確表示。但我會讓調查進行下去。” 這不是 Hill 第一次發生場外事件。 他被控在大學時毆打女友,並被俄克拉荷馬州立大學開除,後來承認對女友犯下家庭暴力和勒頸罪。2019 年,堪薩斯城郊區的檢察官拒絕起訴 Hill,理由是他涉嫌對未婚妻和他們 3 歲的孩子進行家庭暴力。 在過去的休賽季,Hill 因為涉嫌毆打被邁阿密-戴德警察局調查,據報導,他與南佛羅里達州一家碼頭的員工發生爭執,爭執中 Hill 疑似打了該員工。Hill 和該男子後來化解了爭端。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。
InfoComm India 2024 Wraps Up with Impressive 17% Increase in Unique Attendance
MUMBAI, INDIA, Sept 9, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - InfoComm India 2024, the premier professional audiovisual (Pro AV) and integrated experience solutions event in India, concluded its tenth in-person edition at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) on 5 September with resounding success. The show recorded 10,867 unique business attendees, marking a 17% increase compared to the previous edition.Multifaceted Success Growth StoryImportantly, InfoComm India 2024 saw a significant surge in visitor interest to spend more time at the show, with an 80% increase in same-show return visitors compared to the last edition. Nearly 30% of visitors are technology end users – a 5% growth compared to 2023. Almost 50% of visitors hold managerial positions or higher or directly influence technical and purchasing decisions. The rise in highly engaged attendees, with high purchasing authority, and increased time spent at the show underscores not only InfoComm India’s growing relevance in India’s Pro AV market but also aligns with the country’s thriving economy and increasing adoption of cutting-edge technologies across various market sectors and industries. InfoComm India 2024's success is a testament to the immense potential and opportunities the Indian market holds for the Pro-AV industry.“The Indian market is one of the most important markets for us,” shared David McKinney, Managing Director of Generation AV, a new exhibitor at the show. “We have attended past InfoComm India editions (as visitors) and we saw so many opportunities here. Coming off the back of a successful InfoComm Asia in Bangkok in July, we have high hopes to show off our brands and technology to our customers in India.”InfoComm India 2024 was a vibrant hub of activity where visitors explored the future of Pro AV technology, connected with exhibitors, and participated in experiential activities.“There isn’t any platform like InfoComm India that showcases the best of Pro AV solutions,” enthused Devi M A, General Manager of Samsung. He added, “We’ve had a great experience over the last three days because we’ve had many end users and potential customers, signifying huge opportunities building up for us.”Durai Kandasamy, Managing Director and CEO of first-time exhibitor NeoTouch, expressed his gratitude to the show, “We were visitors to InfoComm India for many years. Now that we are here as an exhibitor is a proud moment for us, being able to position our brand in a different orbit and participate alongside international brands.”Advanced Pro AV Technology and Solutions for a Future-Ready Digital EraInfoComm India served as a launchpad for leading solution providers to debut their latest products and solutions, thereby helping to shape the future of the Pro AV industry in India. With some 250 global and emerging exhibitors and brands, including more than 30 new participants, and over 30 product launches – including new-at-show and new-in-Asia debuts – the show treated visitors to a plethora of innovations applicable to diverse industries. From immersive displays and innovative audio systems to integrated experiences and smart solutions, InfoComm India 2024 provided a glimpse into the transformative power of Pro AV in various sectors, including corporate, education, live events and entertainment, smart urban planning, hospitality, and retail.Ashish Bajaj, Director of Enterprise Sales – India and SAARC of Harman, shared why InfoComm India is a valuable platform for solution providers like Harman, “We saw all our customers, users, and partners for the installation market at the show. This market is huge in India and it’s growing rapidly.”Constantly seeking to explore opportunities in various solution segments, return exhibitor ViewSonic shared that it has received many good connections every time the brand exhibits at the show. A marketing representative from ViewSonic summed up, “If you want to experience the future of technology, you have to visit InfoComm India.”Innovative products and solutions filled the InfoComm India show floor, dazzling visitors with the latest technology to propel their business success.High-Value Attendees Actively Seeking SolutionsInfoComm India welcomed 76 qualified high-value buyers from all over India. These buyers actively seeking solutions for their ongoing projects come from various high-growth sectors that the Show organizers specially identified, including smart city and urban development, education, live events and entertainment, and healthcare. Through a specially curated Guided Show Floor Tour and pre-show business matching exercise with the exhibitors, the show gave the buyers a comprehensive look at the latest and innovative Pro AV offerings relevant to their specific project needs.Hosted Invited Guests include: National Informatics Centre, India; Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation; National Institute for Smart Government; Honeywell; Agra Smart City; Ramoji Film City; and more.“InfoComm India allowed me to discover more companies, new technologies, and the attributes that can help me refine and improve our future procurement process,” remarked Invited Guest Anand Menon, Project Planning and Management Specialist from AGRA Smart City, at the end of his visit. "The guided tour was particularly helpful, offering a focused overview of the booths and technologies most relevant to my project needs."Other high-profile vertical market end users who visited InfoComm India 2024 included:Kerala State IT MissionCentral Public Works Department, IndiaIndian Space Research OrganisationGovernment of Gujarat, IndiaReliance IndustriesAdani GroupAditya Birla GroupTata GroupMahindra & MahindraOberoi GroupBharat Petroleum CorporationAmazon Development CenterBank of AmericaBarclaysCentral Bank of IndiaMaharashtra University of Health SciencesSardar Patel Institute of Technology, MumbaiThe Indian HotelsZee EntertainmentSRSG Broadcast India With a wide range of innovative solutions on displays, the show also attracted large delegations of leading AV and tech channel professionals, including system integrators and consultants like:3CDN Workplace TechActis TechnologiesAccenture SolutionsActis TechnologiesActive AV TechnologiesAllwave AV SystemDiversified AV IndiaInfosysHCL TechnologiesGenesis IT InnovationsTech MahindraHavi Design IndiaWiproVEGA GlobalVelocis SystemsQubix TechnologiesRhino EngineersSigma AVIT Technology SolutionJasline Tay, Regional Sales Head, APAC for BARCO, shared that InfoComm India is her favourite among the Pro AV tradeshows. She believes the Indian market currently provides abundant business opportunities for the well-established BARCO brand.Knowledge-packed Summit ProgramThe InfoComm India 2024 Summit, led by 98 renowned industry experts and thought leaders, was a masterclass in navigating the evolving Pro AV and technology landscape. The attending 2,159 summit delegates (1.2 times more than the last edition, which saw 1,777 delegates) gained valuable insights into critical topics across 14 specialized tracks and 50 sessions ranging from immersive storytelling to the permeation of blended learning across India’s educational system to cybersecurity and AI.The real learning happened beyond the slides as InfoComm India Summit delegates demonstrated they were a community of thinkers and enjoyed meaningful exchanges with industry visionaries.Beyond the Booths: Immersive Experiences and Special EventsInfoComm India 2024 went beyond product displays on the show floor; it provided numerous engaging activities like the New Product & Technology Guided Show Floor Tour, the Multisensory Immersive Experience co-presented with MSS World + Studio Ocupus, and a host of networking events that facilitated meaningful interactions amongst AV system integrators, solution providers and brands, and technology end users. Experiential learning is front and center at InfoComm India; attendees were treated to a multisensory immersive experience and curated guided show floor tours highlighting new launches and the latest technological advancements.When asked what InfoComm India meant to his business, Swadesh Khetawat, Managing Director, Green Sources, said, “InfoComm India gave us a robust platform to showcase our innovative solutions, significantly boosting our visibility and market presence. The networking opportunities also facilitated several strategic partnerships, enhancing our distribution channels and market reach,’ India - World's Fastest-Growing Pro AV MarketThe success of InfoComm India 2024 reflects the robust growth of the Pro AV market in India. According to the 2024 Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis (IOTA) by AVIXA, India is the fastest-growing Pro AV market in the Asia Pacific region, with annual revenue projected to reach 422 billion in 2029.InfoComm India’s 100% rebooked 2025 show floor reflects the overwhelming optimism within the Indian market. The show’s achievement this year highlights InfoComm India's pivotal role in driving the industry's growth and innovation, establishing it as the region's leading platform for showcasing cutting-edge Pro AV technologies and fostering collaboration.Show Organizer InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd is already looking ahead to its 2025 edition and is considering further enhancements to include even more brands and companies that are keen to take advantage of this incredible opportunity. InfoComm India 2025 will take place from 9 to 11 September 2025 at JWCC.For the latest show updates, visit InfoComm India at www.infocomm-india.com. To access this year’s show photos and more press info, go to Digital Press Kit For more InfoComm India 2024 show photos, go to Live Album.About InfoCommAsia Pte LtdInfoCommAsia Pte. Ltd. is the region’s preeminent organizer of tradeshows for the Professional AudioVisual (Pro-AV) and Transformative Solutions industries. Through industry-leading shows for Asia, China, and India, InfoCommAsia connects global and regional solution providers, vertical market end-users and the supply chain with the most important markets of Asia Pacific.Additional information is available at: infocomm-china.com | infocomm-india.com | infocomm-asia.com About AVIXAAVIXA is the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, producer of InfoComm trade shows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry. Established in 1939, AVIXA has more than 3,000 enterprise members representing over 20,000 AV professionals, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, consultants, programmers, live events companies, technology managers, content producers, and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. AVIXA members create integrated AV experiences that deliver outcomes for end users. AVIXA is a hub for professional collaboration, information, and community, and is the leading resource for AV standards, certification, training, market intelligence, and thought leadership. Visit www.avixa.org. Media 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.
凱特·米德爾頓宣布完成化療
(SeaPRwire) - 凱特·米德爾頓,威爾士王妃,今天在 X 上宣布她已完成癌症化療治療。 “隨著夏天的結束,我無法告訴你,終於完成我的化療治療是多麼令人欣慰,”米德爾頓在公告中說道。“過去九個月對我們一家來說是極其艱難的。你所知的生活會在一瞬間改變,我們不得不找到一種方法來渡過暴風雨般的海域和未知的道路。癌症之旅對於每個人,尤其是對你最親近的人來說,都是複雜、可怕和不可預測的。” 這則公告於 9 月 9 日在威爾士王子和王妃的官方 X 帳戶上發布,並附帶了一段米德爾頓與丈夫威廉王子和他們的三個孩子喬治(10 歲)、夏洛特(9 歲)和路易斯(6 歲)在一起的視頻。 這段超過三分鐘長的視頻展示了五個人在海灘和森林裡一起微笑和大笑。據《》報導,這段視頻是上個月在英格蘭東部的諾福克郡拍攝的。 A message from Catherine, The Princess of WalesAs the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment.The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an… — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) 今年 3 月,米德爾頓宣布她正在接受預定的腹部手術。在 3 月 22 日分享的一段視頻信息中,米德爾頓表示診斷結果讓她“非常震驚”,她和她的家人需要時間來消化這個消息。這位三個孩子的母親表示,她將接受一輪“”。宮殿尚未確認米德爾頓治療的癌症類型或疾病的階段。 在公告之前,米德爾頓一直是關於她行蹤的傳聞和陰謀論的中心。自她確診以來,她一直在從更前線的職責中休息。她在新的視頻中表示,她“期待回到工作崗位,並在未來幾個月我能做到的時候參加一些公開活動。” 今年夏天,米德爾頓參加了一些公開活動。 她在 6 月份的回歸標誌著她重返聚光燈,隨後她參加了,並頒獎給冠軍卡洛斯·阿爾卡拉斯。在溫布爾登,她與女兒夏洛特一起出席,並受到觀眾的熱烈掌聲。 在 9 月 9 日發布的視頻中,米德爾頓分享說,自她確診以來,她和威廉對她收到的信息表示感謝。“現在我專注於盡我所能保持無癌狀態,”她說。“儘管我已經完成了化療,但我的康復和完全恢復之路還很長,我必須繼續順其自然。”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。
DENSO to Build a New Plant at the Zenmyo Plant
KARIYA, JAPAN, Sept 9, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION today announced that it will build a new plant by expanding the site of the Zenmyo Plant in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture. Construction will start in the first half of FY2025 and will be completed in January 2027, with production slated to start in the first half of FY2028. The total investment will be about 69 billion yen.Image of the new plantDENSO has been expanding the value that it offers in the “green” and “peace of mind” domains based on technologies refined in the automotive business as the core. To evolve from a “Tier 1 supplier that supports the auto industry” to a “Tier 1 supplier that supports a mobility-centered society,” DENSO has been working on three challenges: “evolution of mobility,” “creation of new value,” and “strengthening of fundamental technologies.”Software, which is part of “strengthening of fundamental technologies,” is embedded in electronic control units (ECUs), which control electrification products and ADAS products, and plays a key role. Software will keep growing with the advancement of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and electrification, and large-scale integrated ECUs will be required for overall control of vehicle functions. The new plant will feature a production system that can quickly respond to market expansion and customers’ needs in the future by mainly manufacturing large-scale integrated ECUs.The new plant will be the first to incorporate DENSO’s next-generation plant concept from the planning phase. The plant will realize a creative workstyle based on digital infrastructure and automation technology, which will be deployed across the plant. It will also be capable of 24-hour unmanned operation, significantly improving production efficiency. Further, the aim is to build an environmentally friendly carbon-neutral plant by utilizing private power generation, which will use solar panels and hydrogen.Features of the next-generation plant1. Flexible production systemProducts will be standardized by using common materials and components of products. Diverse products will be produced on a single line in combination with production lines that enable equipment to be easily recombined, thus quickly and flexibly handling changes in the types and quantities of products.The components and units of the production equipment will be standardized. The processing programs will also be standardized, and software compatibility will be enhanced to significantly reduce the lead time for production preparation.2. 24-hour unmanned operationThe equipment and the flow of goods will be constantly monitored by cameras and sensors in the plant. When signs of equipment failure are detected, the situation will be judged remotely and action will be taken before the equipment fails, enabling production lines to run non-stop.In addition to the production lines, the entire process, including unloading of materials and components, transfer within the plant, replenishment and feeding of materials, and packing of products for shipment will be automated to realize unmanned operation.3. Shifting to a workstyle that takes full advantage of digital solutionsThe plant will be reproduced virtually by using digital twin technology. Equipment verification and kaizen simulations will help build an efficient and streamlined production system.The on-site know-how accumulated through manufacturing operations will be turned into explicit knowledge, and a database will be created so that the knowledge is available to anyone. The database will be used to increase automation, perform the kaizen cycle quickly, and facilitate the evolution of manufacturing.DENSO will continue to address social challenges, such as the declining labor force and environmental concerns, through innovative manufacturing methods, thereby fostering a sense of security and well-being for everyone.For more information, visit https://toyotagazooracing.com/wec/release/2024/rd07-preview/. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
首屆「香港好物節」圓滿結束
- 香港貿易發展局於8月舉辦了首屆「香港好物節」,參與相關電商平台話題頁及官網總瀏覽人次逾9,000萬,反應熱烈- 港商透過「香港好物節」除了提升品牌知名度,還得到寶貴實戰機會及實務操作經驗,活動期間收到不少潛在客戶的查詢和訂單- 「香港好物節」聯同多位達人進行互動推廣,包括30多位內地知名主播在內地3大電商平台,為60多個品牌舉行超過30場直播帶貨,其中以食品及滋補養生類的產品尤其受追捧,反映內地消費者對港商旗下品牌及產品充滿信心- 現正積極籌備下屆「香港好物節」,為更多中小企業進軍內地電商平台作好準備香港, 2024年9月9日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 由香港特別行政區政府全力支持,香港貿易發展局(香港貿發局)傾力打造的首屆「香港好物節」日前圓滿結束,參與相關電商平台話題頁及官網總瀏覽人次逾9,000萬,反應熱烈。香港貿發局正積極準備下屆「香港好物節」,為更多港商進軍內地電商平台作好準備。香港特別行政區商務及經濟發展局局長丘應樺表示:「全球電商業務發展迅速,其中內地連續11年成為全球第一大網絡零售市場,成為港商拓展業務的重要引擎。政府在《2023年施政報告》提出多項措施,積極推動和協助中小企業拓展電商業務,抓緊市場機遇。我們樂見首屆『香港好物節』反應熱烈,獲得業界踴躍支持,亦成功帶動氛圍,鼓勵更多中小企業參與電商業務。政府會繼續透過不同政策支援中小企業,例如『中小企業市場推廣基金』及『電商易』等,鼓勵他們升級轉型,開拓電商業務,推動多元和新質生產力發展。 」香港貿發局助理總裁梁國浩表示:「首屆『香港好物節』圓滿結束,不僅為香港企業提供一個實戰的舞台,讓他們在真實的市場環境中掌握電商經營之道,更大大提升品牌知名度,為他們未來在內地電商領域的發展奠定堅實的基礎。今次舉辦『香港好物節』期間,我們收到不少中小企業表示有意繼續參與,可見香港中小企業對電商市場的濃厚興趣和內地市場的巨大潛力,增添我們再次籌辦的信心。」香港貿發局於橫跨整個8月的「香港好物節」,由香港特區政府財政司司長陳茂波及各界明星領頭宣傳,更有人氣主播、網紅達人等為活動宣傳站台,通過小紅書、抖音、淘寶及京東等不同渠道投放廣告,吸引目標消費群關注並瀏覽官網,再引流至港商網店。了解內地市場需要 學懂直播帶貨技巧今次有中小企業初嘗在內地直播帶貨,例如代理韓國護膚美妝品Gold Energy Snail Synergy的萬滙拓展有限公司,首次試用京東直播平台,「手續都有些繁瑣,幸好有貿發局幫忙。」經理梁文灝說。作為新手的他每次觀看直播,也能了解內地主播的表達風格、學會電商術語及折扣方法等,「例如香港常用『買二送一』,內地則有『到手價』」─我本身都不懂的」。他提到銷售護膚美妝品的一大成功關鍵是消費者身處的地區,「(內地)南部、中部、北部天氣不同,消費者對護膚品的需要也不同」。今次揀選跟品牌合作的剛好都是北部地區的主播,北部、中部顧客亦居多,他未來會多研究地區和時節因素,如何影響顧客的購買慾。經營盞記賣燕窩海味的君政國際有限公司,在2020年新冠疫情時,開始轉型發展內地網購生意,亦曾聘請網紅直播帶貨,但始終預算有限,要找到合適的主播有困難,該公司負責人盧少卿說:「今次貿發局介紹的,是頂級的主播。」他回想今次在天貓、抖音舉行的6場主播活動,「有兩場在天貓的直播做得非常好,錄得30萬人民幣的收入,銷售成績讓我喜出望外」。同樣取得好成績的,有賣巨浪大切薯片等食品的僑豐行有限公司。行政總裁黃偉鴻博士表示,公司過去一直在京東出售貨品,到了8月參加「香港好物節」,「比較1至7月平均訂單數字,8月訂單增加了135倍」,反映「香港好物節」期間的宣傳活動非常成功。他希望好物節可以再次舉辦,延續活動氣勢。他亦鼓勵其他中小企業發展內地電商市場時,不妨參加「香港好物節」以獲取經驗。人氣推廣成功引流增曝光「香港好物節」活動內容多元,不僅有話題討論,更有達人引領、粉絲互動、活動抽獎等,線上線下聯動,消費者反應熱烈,「香港好物節」話題單在小紅書平台上錄得超過1,000萬次曝光。線上線下聯動方面,是次「香港好物節」聯同多位達人進行互動推廣,包括邀請陳豪、陳凱琳、馬國明、胡可等明星達人,為活動打氣,同時邀請30多位內地知名主播,如李佳琦、陳潔kiki在內地大型電商平台,為60多個品牌舉行超過30場直播帶貨,用不同方式「高效種草」,加大推廣力度提升品牌知名度。另外,達人以線下「city walk」的形式,展現了香港的文化習俗、特色食品、城市街景等,吸引眾多達人及網民討論。在推廣過程中,食品及滋補養生類產品尤其受追捧,反應內地消費者對港貨的信譽和質量保證充滿信心。「香港好物節」是配合《2023年施政報告》協助香港中小企業拓展內地電商業務的措施,以「上新生活,香港甄選」為活動口號,「上新生活」是新上架的意思,也有為生活帶來新物品、增添新意的美好願望;「香港甄選」正好表達為消費者提供精挑細選的香港優質商品。首屆「香港好物節」匯聚超過230個品牌,有500多款的超值好物,涵蓋六個主要類別,包括服裝配飾、個護化妝、生活家品、食品飲料、數碼潮玩、滋補健康,覆蓋消費者生活各方面需要,旨在幫助港商把握內地電商平台的豐富客源和流量,提升港商旗下產品及品牌在內地的知名度,以群聚效應擴大宣傳效果,並為他們提供實戰機會,利用電商平台開拓內地市場。 「香港好物節」網頁:https://bit.ly/4fR29cl。圖片下載︰https://bit.ly/4dUZvBd「香港好物節」邀請到多名内地人氣直播主助陣,舉辦多場直播帶貨活動,反應十分踴躍。香港貿發局舉辦首屆「香港好物節」,參與相關電商平台話題頁及官網總瀏覽人次逾9,000萬香港特別行政區政府財政司司長陳茂波現身「香港好物節」宣傳片以示對活動的支持。 傳媒查詢新聞界如有查詢,請聯絡:圓通財經公關:姚家楹 電話:(852) 3428 5690 電郵:ayiu@yuantung.com.hk梁婉彤 電話:(852) 3428 2361 電郵:tleung@yuantung.com.hk香港貿易發展局傳訊及公共事務部:黃家欣 電話:(852) 2584 4524 電郵:katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org吳兆倫 電話:(852) 2584 4357 電郵:sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org香港貿發局新聞中心︰http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tc香港貿易發展局簡介香港貿易發展局(香港貿發局)是於1966年成立的法定機構,負責促進、協助和發展香港貿易。香港貿發局在世界各地設有50個辦事處,其中13個設於中國內地,致力推廣本港作為雙向環球投資及商業樞紐。 香港貿發局通過舉辦國際展覽會、會議及商貿考察團,為企業(尤其是中小企)開拓內地和環球市場的機遇。香港貿發局亦通過研究報告和數碼資訊平台,提供最新的市場分析和產品資訊。有關香港貿發局的其他資訊,請瀏覽www.hktdc.com/aboutus/tc。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
眾安集團(0672.HK):精耕穩進 扎牢底盤 謀持久發展
香港, 2024年9月9日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 2024年上半年,面對中國房地產市場下行壓力,中國長三角地區領先的房地產開發商——眾安集團有限公司(「眾安集團」或「公司」,股份代號:672.HK)積極應變,與時偕行,持續精耕長三角地區,通過強基賦能、精煉內功,不斷優化業務結構,推動經營穩健向好,實現業績韌性增長。期內,公司收入約為人民幣9,282.9百萬元,同比增長127.6%;毛利約為人民幣1,830.0百萬元,同比增加161.7%;毛利率約為19.7%,同比上漲2.6個百分點。收入翻倍提升,「減重」築牢安全底線2024年上半年,針對受經濟和市場環境影響,房地產行業普遍銷售乏力的情況,眾安集團以「保交付、穩經營、控風險」為核心,加強成本管控,增強資源整合和團隊合作效率,推出「聚豐收·謀發展」全員營銷活動,助力銷售業績突破,進一步提升經濟效益。期內,眾安集團的已確認銷售面積約為414,373平方米,同比增加136.8%;已確認銷售金額約為人民幣8,920.8百萬元,同比增加145.9%。同時,實現平均每平方米物業銷售價約為人民幣21,528元,同比上升3.9%。在降本增效的基礎上,眾安集團亦聚焦「減重」,採取較為審慎的財務政策,保持資金充裕,資本結構穩定健康。於2024年6月30日,公司總資產約為人民幣42,394百萬元。總資產負債率及淨負債率分別為約69.1%和44.8%,維持在合理水平。加強長三角城市深耕,優質土儲保障長期供應循著戰略聚焦「城市深耕」、「品質深耕」的發展路線,眾安集團不斷豐富土地儲備,以備長期發展之需。於2024年6月30日,公司土地儲備總建築面積約為810萬平方米,其中長三角土儲占比高達83%;在售項目40餘個;整體土地儲備平均收購成本為每平方米約人民幣2,845元。土地儲備優質,合計足夠未來五年以上發展之用,能夠有效支撐公司業務拓展。與此同時,眾安集團以「綠色、低碳、智能、安全」為核心指標,精研「社區底盤、無界連廊、無界景觀、無界架空、無界公寓、無界庭院」六法,不斷迭新產品組合,打造眾安「好房子」。多措並舉之下,2024年上半年,公司成功交付房源5,500餘套,交付面積78.1萬方。此外,公司傾力構建的「九安久住」全生命週期服務體系,涵蓋品質管控、風險管控、安心交付、眾享會、滿意度管理、痛點關注點、400呼叫中心等各個方面,真正為業主提供久住久安的優居「好服務」,客戶滿意度穩步提升。根據中指研究院「中國城市居民居住滿意度調查」數據,上半年眾安集團總體滿意度得分為80.2分,高出行業均值8.6分。憑藉穩健的財務表現、內外兼修的綜合實力,眾安集團再獲殊榮,品牌力進一步彰顯。2024年上半年,公司一舉囊獲中指研究院頒發的「2024中國房地產百強企業」、「2024中國房地產經營安全性優秀企業」、「2024內地在港上市房地產公司·投資價值TOP10」、「2024內地在港上市房地產公司·財務穩健性TPO10」四項榮譽。還值得一提的是,2024年上半年,眾安集團堅守「眾心向善、愛行天下」的企業價值觀,積極投身社會公益,展現企業責任擔當。截至2024年6月30日,公司累計捐贈人民幣超10億元,累計幫扶人數超200萬人,開展眾之翼志願服務超2.1萬人次,舉辦公益活動超160場。27年來,愛心覆蓋中國4個省份的10餘座城市。公司被浙江省民政廳評為「4A級社會組織」,被浙江省慈善聯合總會授予「先進會員單位」稱號,並獲得基金會中心網「中基透明指數·FTI2023滿分」,以及入選高等學校電子商務與數字經濟案例中心「2023中國企業科技向善案例」。展望未來,國家新型城鎮化之路正穩健推進,房地產行業高質量發展尚有空間。眾安集團將繼續順勢而為,充分發揮自身多元協同的戰略優勢,深度扎根長三角地區,以讓老百姓安居樂業為基點,穩健踏實地專注好房子、好服務、好生活的營造,夯實可持續發展的價值底盤。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
Inaugural Hong Kong Shopping Festival ends successfully
- The inaugural Hong Kong Shopping Festival, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully in August with total impressions exceeding 90 million on e-commerce discussion forums and official website- The festival helped local SMEs increase brand awareness and gain practical experience in expanding into the mainland market via e-commerce. Hong Kong companies received numerous enquiries and orders from potential customers during the event- The event collaborated with more than 30 renowned mainland KOLs on three major e-commerce platforms, with live-streaming e-commerce promotions for more than 60 Hong Kong brands, demonstrating mainland consumers’ strong confidence in the city’s goods- The HKTDC is actively preparing for the next edition of the Hong Kong Shopping Festival to help more local SMEs enter the mainland e-commerce marketHONG KONG, Sept 9, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Shopping Festival, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and fully supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), concluded successfully in late August, helping local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increase brand awareness and gain practical experience in expanding into the mainland market via e-commerce channels. The event received an enthusiastic response, with more than 90 million impressions on e-commerce discussion forums and official website.Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR Government, said: "The global e-commerce market continues to grow rapidly. In particular, the mainland has been the leading online retail market for 11 consecutive years, becoming an engine of growth for Hong Kong SMEs to expand their businesses. The HKSAR Government put forward a number of initiatives in the 2023 Policy Address to encourage and assist local SMEs in developing e-commerce businesses and seizing market opportunities. We are delighted that the inaugural Hong Kong Shopping Festival was well received and gained the robust support of local businesses, motivating more SMEs to participate in e-commerce businesses. The Government will continue to support SMEs through various measures, including the SME Export Marketing Fund and ‘E-commerce Easy’, so as to encourage SMEs to upgrade and restructure their operations and develop e-commerce businesses, thereby promoting the development of new quality productive forces.”Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “The inaugural Hong Kong Shopping Festival has concluded after a successful one-month run, providing local SMEs with a practical platform to master the art of e-commerce. The event has also significantly enhanced SMEs’ brand awareness, building a solid foundation for their future development in the mainland e-commerce market. Following the event, many SMEs have expressed interest in participating in future Hong Kong Shopping Festivals, demonstrating their strong interest in the e-commerce sector and willingness to tap into the enormous potential of the mainland market. This positive response has given us the impetus to organise the event again next year.”Throughout August, the HKTDC, led by Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, collaborated with celebrities and influencers to promote the Hong Kong Shopping Festival through various strategically planned digital marketing channels, including Xiaohongshu, Douyin, Taobao, JD and others, boosting visits to the official website and, in turn, to the SMEs’ own online stores.Understanding live-streaming and other techniques in mainland marketDuring the festival, several SMEs kickstarted live-streaming e-commerce in the mainland market, including Markwill Solutions Limited, the exclusive distributor of Gold Energy Snail Synergy, a Korean skincare and cosmetic brand, in Hong Kong. The company applied to run promotions on JD as the starting point. “The procedures were slightly complex, but luckily the HKTDC was on hand to help,” said Markwill Solutions Manager Man Leung.As a beginner in the mainland e-commerce field, Mr Leung watched numerous live-streaming sessions to explore the broadcast style of KOLs, learn the industry jargon and understand the discount strategies in the mainland market. He found out that while the popular term in Hong Kong is “buy 2 get 1 free”, the mainland market uses terms such as “expected paid price”, which was completely new to him. He also became aware that a key factor in driving sales of skincare and cosmetic products is the location of consumers.“The weather in the southern, middle and northern regions [of Mainland China] is different, as is the people’s need for cosmetics,” Mr Leung said. He also noticed that the KOLs who partnered with the brand were all from the northern regions, while customers were mainly from the northern and central regions. This made him realise the importance of the company conducting more research into how regional and seasonal factors could influence the shopping desires of customers.Cross International Limited runs First Edible Nest, which sells dried seafood. The company had already begun exploring e-commerce, hiring KOLs to conduct live-streaming sessions in the mainland market since the pandemic in 2020. However, owing to its limited budget, the company found it hard to invite renowned KOLs to work with them. “This time, the HKTDC was able to connect us with top-tier KOLs,” said Manager Eddy Lo. During the festival period, six live-streaming sessions on Tmall and Douyin were conducted. “Two of the sessions on Tmall were excellent, generating RMB300,000 in revenue. I was pleased with the sales figures.” Kiu Fung Hong Limited, which sells food products such as potato chips, also achieved encouraging sales figures during the Hong Kong Shopping Festival. CEO Ellis Wong said the company had been selling its products on JD. When it came to the Hong Kong Shopping Festival in August, “comparing our average monthly orders from January to July, the August orders soared by 135 times,” he said. This demonstrates the effectiveness of the promotions run during the festival and Mr Wong said he hoped the event could be held regularly to continue the momentum. He encouraged other SMEs to participate in the next Hong Kong Shopping Festival to gain experience in how to develop the mainland market via e-commerce channels.Promotion boost online impressions, influencers showcase Hong KongThe Hong Kong Shopping Festival promoted online-offline integration with 10 million impressions on the Xiaohongshu platform. The Hong Kong Shopping Festival partnered with a diverse group of celebrities and influencers for engaging promotional activities, with the likes of Moses Chan, Grace Chan, Kenneth Ma and Hu Ke adding vibrancy to the event. In addition, more than 30 renowned mainland KOLs, including Li Jiaqi and Chen Jie Kiki, conducted over 30 live-streaming e-commerce sessions on three major platforms, endorsing over 60 brands by planting seeds to boost brand awareness. Influencers also showcased Hong Kong's cultural customs, distinctive foods and urban landscapes through offline city walks, drawing significant interest and generating discussions. Food and health supplement products garnered particular attention during the promotional campaign, reflecting the strong confidence of mainland consumers in the reputation and quality assurance of Hong Kong goods.The Hong Kong Shopping Festival aligns with a measure in the 2023 Policy Address to assist Hong Kong's SMEs in expanding into the Mainland China market via e-commerce channels with the slogan “Unveiling a New Lifestyle, Curated by Hong Kong". “Unveiling a New Lifestyle” refers to launching new products in the market and the aspiration to enrich people's lives through these products. “Curated by Hong Kong”, meanwhile, reflects the meticulously selected quality products from Hong Kong that are being made available to mainland consumers.The first Hong Kong Shopping Festival gathered more than 230 brands, showcasing 500 products and exclusive discounts in six major categories: apparel and accessories, personal care and cosmetics, home and living, classic food, smart gadgets and health supplements. The event not only helped Hong Kong’s SMEs leverage the customer base and traffic on mainland e-commerce platforms and increase brand awareness, but also helped them gain practical experience in how to expand into the huge mainland e-commerce market.Hong Kong Shopping Festival Website: https://bit.ly/4fR29clPhoto download: https://bit.ly/4dUZvBdThe Hong Kong Shopping Festival invited renowned Mainland China KOLs to host live-streaming e-commerce sessions, resulting in a very enthusiastic response.The inaugural Hong Kong Shopping Festival, organised by the HKTDC, achieved total impressions of more than 90 million on e-commerce discussion forums and official website.HKSAR Financial Secretary Paul Chan showed his support in a promotional video to promote the Hong Kong Shopping Festival. Media enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Agnes Yiu Tel: (852) 3428 5690 Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hkTiffany Leung Tel: (852) 3428 2361 Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy Wong Tel: (852) 2584 4524 Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgSunny Ng Tel: (852) 2584 4357 Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Zhong An Group(0672.HK) Seeks Sustainable Development
HONG KONG, Sept 9, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In the first half of 2024, in the face of the downward pressure on China's real estate market, Zhong An Group Limited (“Zhong An Group” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 672.HK), a leading real estate developer in China's Yangtze River Delta region, responded proactively to the situation and kept pace with the times, and continued to cultivate its business in the Yangtze River Delta region. The Company has continued to optimize its business structure by strengthening its foundation and refining its internal strengths, and promote a steady improvement in its operations to achieve a resilient growth in its results. During the period, the Company's revenue amounted to approximately RMB9,282.9 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 127.6%; gross profit amounted to approximately RMB1,830.0 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 161.7%; gross profit margin amounted to approximately 19.7%, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.6 percentage points.Revenue Doubled, “Burden Reduction” Strengthened Safety Bottom LineIn the first half of 2024, in response to the overall weak sales in the real estate industry due to economic and market conditions, Zhong An Group, with the core focus on “securing delivery, stabilizing operations, and controlling risks”, strengthened cost control, enhanced resource integration and team collaboration efficiency, and launched the "Harvest Together, Seek Development" all-staff marketing campaign, which was able to boost sales performance and further improve economic benefits.During the period, the recognized GFA sold by Zhong An Group was approximately 414,373 sq.m., representing a year-on-year increase of 136.8%, and the recognized sales amount was approximately RMB8,920.8 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 145.9%. At the same time, the average property sales price per sq.m. was approximately RMB21,528, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.9%.On the basis of cost reduction and efficiency improvement, Zhong An Group also focused on “burden reduction” and adoptd a more prudent financial policy to maintain abundant capital and a stable and healthy capital structure. As of 30 June 2024, the Company had total assets of approximately RMB42,394 million. Total debt asset ratio and net gearing ratio remained at a reasonable level of approximately 69.1% and 44.8%, respectively.Enhanced In-depth Urban Development in Yangtze River Delta, With High-Quality Land Reserve to Ensure Long-Term SupplyFollowing the development path of strategic focus on “in-depth urban development” and “in-depth quality development”, Zhong An Group has continuously enriched its land reserve to prepare for its long-term development needs. As of 30 June 2024, the total GFA of the Company’s land reserve was approximately 8.10 million sq.m., of which 83% was in the Yangtze River Delta, with more than 40 projects on sale. The average acquisition cost of its overall land reserve was approximately RMB2,845 per sq.m. The land reserve is of high quality and will be sufficient for development in the next five years or more, which can effectively support the Company's business expansion.Meanwhile, with “green, low-carbon, intelligent and safe” as its core indicators, Zhong An Group has refined the six methods of “Community Foundation, Boundless Corridor, Boundless Landscape, Boundless Elevation, Boundless Apartment and Boundless Courtyard”, and has continuously iterated its new product portfolio to build “Good Houses” of Zhong An. As a result of these initiatives, in the first half of 2024, the Company successfully delivered more than 5,500 housing units with a delivery area of 781,000 sq.m.In addition, the Company has spared no effort in building a full life cycle service system of “Nine quality services for long-term living”, which covers various aspects such as quality control, risk control, secure delivery, public sharing club, satisfaction management, pain points concern, 400 call centre, etc., to genuinely provide owners with “good services” of good residences for long-term living, thus steadily increasing customer satisfaction. According to the“Chinese Urban Residents’ Satisfaction Survey ” conducted by the China Index Research Institute, the overall satisfaction score of Zhong An Group in the first half of the year was 80.2 points, which was 8.6 points higher than the industry average.With solid financial performance and comprehensive internal and external strengths, Zhong An Group received awards again and its brand power has been further demonstrated. In the first half of 2024, the Company walked away with four awards, namely, “2024 Top 100 China Real Estate Developers”, “2024 Excellent Enterprise in Real Estate Operation Safety in China”, “2024 Top 10 Hong Kong Listed Domestic Property Companies with Investment Value” and “2024 Top 10 Hong Kong Listed Domestic Property Companies with Financial Stability”, awarded by the China Index Research Institute.It is also worth mentioning that in the first half of 2024, Zhong An Group adhered to the corporate values of “Charity from Zhong An and Love across the World”, actively participated in social welfare and demonstrated its corporate responsibility. As of 30 June 2024, the Company had donated more than RMB1 billion, helped more than 2 million people, provided over 21,000 Wings of Zhong volunteer services, and organized more than 160 public welfare activities, covering more than 10 cities in 4 provinces in China over the past 27 years. The Company was credited as a social organization of 4A level by the Civil Affairs Department of Zhejiang Province, awarded the title of “Advanced Member Unit” by the Zhejiang Provincial Charity Federation, and received a full score of the “China Foundation Transparency Index · FTI2023” from the China Foundation Center and was selected as one of the “2023 Tech for Good Cases of Chinese Enterprises” by the Case Centre for E-Commerce and Digital Economy of Colleges and Universities.Looking ahead, as the national new type of urbanization is progressing steadily, there is still room for high-quality development of the real estate industry. Zhong An Group will continue to follow the trend, give full play to its strategic advantage of diversified synergies, deeply root in the Yangtze River Delta region, and, based on the principle of enabling the people to live and work in peace and contentment, steadily and pragmatically focus on the creation of good houses, good services and good life, so as to consolidate the value foundation of sustainable development. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Kincora Secures New Strategic Ground On Australia’s Premier Porphyry Copper-Gold Province
Three new wholly owned licenses awarded covering 1,377km2 on Australia's main porphyry copper-gold geological province and named the Nyngan West, Nyngan South and Nevertire South projectsDoubles Kincora's position on the Macquarie Arc's Northern Junee-Narromine Belt (NJNB) and provides continuous landholding along >100km strike of the ArcConsolidates the immediate extensions of the Nyngan and Nevertire projects held in earn-in partnership with AngloGold Ashanti Australia (AngloGold Ashanti)AngloGold Ashanti has the right to spend up to A$50 million to earn a 80% interest in the Nyngan and Nevertire projectsNevertire South is the most advanced exploration stage porphyry project within the NJNB district hosting a confirmed Phase 4 Macquarie Arc intrusive complex with broad and open zones of anomalous copper and gold mineralisationDiscussions with potential technical and funding partners progressingFleet Space Technologies Pty Ltd's (Fleet Space) Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) and gravity geophysical surveys are ongoing and progressing well at the Nyngan projectThe first ever copper-gold focused drilling program at the northern portion of the Nyngan project will shortly commence with earn-in partner AngloGold Ashanti testing a new district scale with up to eight large intrusive complex targets to be drilled before year endMelbourne, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - September 9, 2024) - Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) (KCC, Kincora or the Company) is pleased have been awarded the Nyngan West, Nyngan South and Nevertire South projects located within the northern under cover extensions of the Macquarie Arc, in central west NSW, Australia.Sam Spring, President and CEO of Kincora commented: "Kincora's strategy to create shareholder value is through obtaining the best ground, concluding commercial deals and making large scale copper-gold discoveries. Recently we have attracted four industry partners and unlocked up to A$60m of multi-year funding.We are very pleased to have opportunistically secured three bolt-on new projects covering 1,377km2 with clear scale potential and strategic value, now providing Kincora a continuous north-south strike extent of over 100km in the NJNB.This new ground is adjacent to and on the interpreted extensions of the Nyngan and Nevertire projects where maiden partner funded ground geophysical surveys are already ongoing with Fleet Space, and maiden drilling activities are shortly ramping up in partnership with and funded by AngloGold Ashanti at Nyngan.The Company and our existing partners are very excited to commence the first ever copper-gold exploration across potentially the largest volcano-intrusive complex of the Macquarie Arc at northern Nyngan, which offers new district scale potential.Kincora continues to build and advance our project pipeline, exploring further partnerships. In particular, securing the advanced and highly prospective Nevertire South ground in our view significantly enhances our Nevertire project and NJNB portfolio."New wholly owned projects Pegged as open ground, Kincora has been awarded new exploration licenses covering a total of 1,377km2 (100% ownership) including the Nyngan West, Nyngan South and Nevertire South projects - see Figures 1 to 3.The new licenses are opportunistic new bolt-on projects with clear scale and value path, doubling Kincora's land position in the NBJB. The NBJB is one of the two major volcanic belts of the Macquarie Arc, where regional magnetics has proven to be effective in mapping the key belts and major intrusive complexes.The new licenses provide Kincora a continuous north-south strike extent of over 100km in the interpreted shallow to moderate depth sections of the under cover extension of the Macquarie Arc. The new licenses also consolidate the extensions of intrusive complex targets included in the existing earn-in partnership with AngloGold Ashanti.Regional geophysics strongly indicates that Kincora's Nyngan license has the potential to host the largest volcano-intrusive complex of the Macquarie Arc, which is currently almost untested with drilling to commence within the month in partnership with AngloGold Ashanti.Kincora's portfolio and the wider NJNB offers new district-scale discovery potential with spatial and temporal settings, coupled with magnetics, gravity and new ANT surveys, supportive of large-scale targets analogous to porphyry deposits located in the southern section of the Macquarie Arc which host an existing >160Moz gold equivalent endowment (see Figure 2) 1.To help emphasis the true new district scale potential of the Company's NJNB portfolio, the total AngloGold Ashanti earn-in and Kincora wholly owned project portfolio now covers a strike length that is twice that of the rapidly emerging Vicuña porphyry district (see Figure 2).Within the Vicuña district, NGEx Resources Inc in 2009 held three early-stage exploration projects that, at the time, supported a market capitalisation of approximately C$40 million 2. These same projects are all still at a pre-development phase but have yielded four large-scale discoveries currently valued at over C$8.5 billion after the corporate transactions involving BHP and Lundin Mining last month 2, 3.Of particular note, the new Nevertire South project (962km2) is considered highly prospective and consolidates the ~8 x 12km Nevertire Magmatic Complex, the northern third held in Kincora's existing partnership with AngloGold Ashanti (see the insert in Figure 2).Prior explorer drilling at the southern section of the Nevertire Magmatic Complex (within the Nevertire South project) has returned anomalous copper-gold mineralisation, favourable fertility defined by green rock analysis, geochemical zonation and alteration suggestive of an outer porphyry system setting with age dates confirming a highly prospective Phase 4 Macquarie Arc intrusive complex (at approximately 220m depth down hole). This supports Nevertire South being the most advanced porphyry project within the NJNB district (see Figure 4), situated under potentially only 100 metres of cover and enhancing the value of the adjacent Nevertire project.Kincora has recently secured three prior exploration drill holes from the Nevertire South project with relogging planned as discussions with potential technical and funding partners progress.About the NJNB Project PortfolioThe Macquarie Arc is Australia's premier porphyry copper-gold province and the undercover extensions of the Arc are a globally significant exploration opportunity offering new district(s) scale discovery potential. The region has recently attracted five major earn-in/option and joint venture agreements supporting potentially over $300 million in exploration and development expenditure, including the recent option and joint venture agreements between Gold Fields and privately owned Gold & Copper Resources 4.The most recent notable example of a new emerging globally significant porphyry district is the Vicuña district in the central Andes in Argentina on the border of Chile, which is largely consolidated by Lundin group entities and BHP and situated at over 4000m altitude. Within this district NGEx Resources Inc in 2009 held three early stage exploration projects and at the time had a market capitalisation of approximately C$40 million. These same projects are all still at a pre-development phase but have yielded in four large-scale discoveries currently valued at over C$8.5 billion (see Figure 2).Regional geophysics strongly indicates that the largest sections of the Macquarie Arc still remain untested under post mineral cover within the NJNB. Kincora was the early entrant securing a district scale position in the interpreted shallow to moderate covered core sections of this region by pegging Nyngan and Nevertire (covering now 939 km2).Post securing AngloGold Ashanti as a partner for the Nyngan and Nevertire projects, Kincora has opportunistically secured (on a 100% ownership basis) the Nyngan West, Nyngan South and Nevertire South projects (covering 1,377 km2) which are viewed as hosting shallow to moderate covered sections of the targeted Macquarie Arc and the extensions of intrusive complex targets included in the existing earn-in partnership with AngloGold Ashanti.Kincora seeks to continue to systematically advance its project pipeline within the under cover extension of the Macquarie Arc and bring in funding and technical partners.About the AngloGold Ashanti PartnershipKincora has an initial multiple-phase Earn-in and Joint Venture Agreement with AngloGold Ashanti for the Nyngan and Nevertire licenses 5.AngloGold has the right to spend up to A$50 million to earn a 80% interest through:A$25 million of exploration expenditure to earn a 70% joint venture interest (Phase I) including a minimum A$2 million expenditure obligation, with Kincora the initial operator for a 10% management fee.Completion of a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) or funding of a further $25 million of expenditure to earn a 80% joint venture interest (Phase II).Under the agreement a wide range of untested large intrusive-related copper-gold targets will be drill tested seeking to confirm the potential for a new district of copper-gold porphyry system complexes.AngloGold Ashanti is the world's fourth largest gold miner by production with a successful track record for new Greenfield discovery success. Within the Macquarie Arc, AngloGold Ashanti has secured Earn-in and Joint Venture Agreements with both Kincora and Inflection Resources (Inflection, ticker "AUCU.CSE") covering greater than 8,000km2 in the NJNB.Subject to permitting, access and weather conditions Kincora and AngloGold Ashanti's first drilling program is anticipated to commence within the month. The program seeks to test new district-scale potential with up to eight large intrusive complex targets to be drill-tested for the first time in this initial first phase program. Approximately 6 to 8 drill holes for an estimated 4000-5000 metres are budgeted to be complete before the summer break 6.Figure 1: The new Nyngan West, Nyngan South and Nevertire South projects are adjacent to and the interpreted extensions of the Nyngan and Nevertire projects where maiden partner funded ground geophysical surveys are already on-going with Fleet Space and maiden drilling activities are shortly ramping up in partnership with and funded by the AngloGold Ashanti earn-in agreement for the Nyngan projectKincora continues to secure the best ground, do deals and drill, testing targets that offer Tier-1 copper-gold scale potentialRecently in the district there have been earn-in/option and joint venture agreements focused on porphyry exploration by AngloGold Ashanti (with Kincora and Inflection Resources), Gold Fields (with Gold & Copper), FMG (with Magmatic) and S2 Resources (with Legacy Minerals) supporting potentially over $300 million in exploration expenditureTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/2305/222613_aac1627684c97809_001full.jpgFigure 2: Kincora's portfolio in the Northern Junee-Narromine Belt (including in partnership AngloGold Ashanti and Kincora wholly owned ground) now covers a continuous strike of over 100km, twice that of the rapidly emerging Vicuña porphyry districtKincora and its partners are seeking to confirm new district scale potential of the under cover extensions of the Macquarie Arc, which in the out/sub-cropping sections of the Arc host multiple world-class mines and a metal endowment of over 160M oz gold equivalentTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/2305/222613_aac1627684c97809_002full.jpgFigure 3: Kincora has recently secure three prior explorer drill holes for the Nevertire South project with relogging planned as discussions with potential technical and funding partners progressKincora has recently obtained from the Cadia mine site diamond core farm three prior Newcrest drill holes, one of which confirms a highly prospective Phase 4 Macquarie Arc intrusive complex. These are in addition to other earlier holes being available at the WB Clarke Geoscience Centre Londonderry drillcore library.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/2305/222613_aac1627684c97809_003full.jpgAbout Fleet Space Technologies Partnership In July 2024, Kincora formed an initial partnership with Fleet Space for a three phase ANT and gravity geophysical survey at the Nyngan project 7. These surveys commenced in early August, are ongoing and progressing well.The initial ANT survey is planned to cover an area of approximately 35 km2 across the northern Nyngan license area with a proposed infill area of approximately 9 km2. Similar to other Fleet Space surveys in the district, the ANT velocity model is anticipated to image down to 1900m depth with the ground gravity surveys to provide the first cover-corrected gravity dataset in the area.The rapid turnaround from completion of the surveys to interpretation of results is enabled by the real-time ANT data acquisition capabilities of Fleet Space's end-to-end mineral exploration solution, ExoSphere. Utilising Fleet Space's proprietary satellite constellation, ExoSphere's smart seismic sensors (Geodes) transmit high-quality 3D ANT data from the project to the satellites which is then processed into actionable insights in real-time. Leveraging the benefits of satellite connectivity, rapid 3D subsurface imaging, and AI - ExoSphere streamlines data acquisition, processing, integration and interpretation while optimising data quality to enhance the precision of drill hole targeting.Fleet Space is Australia's leading space company and is seeking to revolutionise humanity's search for critical minerals, space exploration, and defence with its satellite-enabled solutions and AI-powered, end-to-end mineral exploration technology, ExoSphere.ExoSphere's end-to-end architecture unlocks new insights and predictive capabilities at every stage of the exploration journey to streamline operations, optimise success rates, and enable explorers to allocate resources to opportunities faster while minimising environmental footprint.Figure 4: New Intrusive Complex pipeline in the Macquarie ArcThe Phases, Pipeline and Partnerships to Discovery: Gold & Copper, Kincora, Inflection, Alkane, FMG, Magmatic, Talisman & S2 all drillingTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/2305/222613_aac1627684c97809_004full.jpg1 Magmatic Resources, Project in partnership with FMG - March 8, 2024 press release2 Kincora Secures New Strategic Ground On Australia's Premier Porphyry Copper-Gold Province - September 9 2024 release3 Inflection Resources, Provides drilling update from Phase 1 Exploration Program -July 31 2024 release4 Magmatic Resources, Gold-copper footprint expands significantly at Lady Ilse - July 24, 2024 release5 Alkane Resources, NMPP Regional Exploration Update - June 21, 20246 Inflection Resources, Project in Stage II partnership with AngloGold - May 2, 2024 release7 Kincora Copper, AngloGold Ashanti to earn-in to the NJNB Project - May 28, 2024 release8 S2 Resources, Drilling Commences Targeting Porphyry Cu-Au at Glenlogan - July 18, 2024 release9 Kincora Copper, New Major, Completely Unexplored Porphyry Complex Secured - June 3, 2024 release10 Talisman Mining, Acquires the Yarindury Porphyry Cu-Au Project, NSW - August 5, 2024 release Leveraging Fleet's satellite network in low Earth orbit, smart seismic sensors enabled with edge computing, and rapid data processing. ExoSphere delivers real-time 3D mapping of mineral systems and AI-powered drill targeting with near-zero environmental impact. This process enables a faster and more efficient end-to-end data journey, making exploration activities more dynamic and precise by giving onsite teams access to actionable insights in real-time.In the last quarter, Barrick Gold announced their partnership with Fleet Space to survey copper porphyry complexes and groundwater systems across 1,150km² of the world-class Reko Diq project 8.Fleet Space and Inflection also conducted the world's largest real-time ANT copper survey across 1818 km² and built an AI-powered district scale copper prospectivity map 9. The new targets generated by ExoSphere led AngloGold Ashanti to accelerate their Exploration Agreement and drilling with Inflection 10.ExoSphere's rapid global adoption has propelled Fleet Space's exponential recent growth, including a A$50 million Series C funding round, a doubling of its valuation to A$350 million, plans to send a lunar variant of ExoSphere's Geode to the Moon in 2026, and recognition as Australia's fastest growing company by the Australian Financial Review (2023).For more information please visit Fleet Space's website at https://www.fleetspace.com.About Kincora Kincora Copper is dual listed on the ASX and TSX-V (ticker "KCC") and is an active explorer and project generator focused on world-class copper-gold discoveries. The Company has recently executed four agreements that unlock up to A$60 million in multiple year partner funding. Further new projects that offer a clear value path and targeted partnerships are proposed.Kincora's portfolio includes district scale landholdings and scalable drill-ready targets in both Australia and Mongolia's leading porphyry belts, the Macquarie Arc and Southern Gobi, respectively.The Company is targeting initial exposure to 10,000m of drilling in the next 6-month before ramping up to over 30,000 metres pa of drilling.For more information please visit Kincora's website at www.kincoracopper.comReferences:1 Sourced from MinEx Consulting for Kincora2 NGEx Minerals Corporate Presentation (July 2024) and market values as at August 31, 2024 (from peer transactions and TSXV market capitalisation)3 Lundin Mining and BHP to Acquire Filo and Form a 50/50 Joint Venture to Progress the Filo del Sol and Josemaria Projects - BHP and Lundin Mining press releases July 29, 20244 Gold Fields H1 2024 Results - August 23, 20245 AngloGold Ashanti to earn-in to the NJNB Project - Kincora press release May 28, 20246 Kincora and AngloGold Ashanti's first drilling program - Kincora press release August 14, 20247ANT and Gravity Geophysical Surveys at the Nyngan Project - Kincora press release July 25, 20248 Fleet Space's Exosphere Enhances Barrick Gold's Data-Driven Copper Exploration at Reko Diq - Fleet Space press release July 9, 20249 Reimaging porphyry copper exploration using Exosphere: Ambient Noise Tomography from the Duck Creek project, Macquarie - Fleet Space and Inflection Case Study 202310 Inflection Resources Completes 1,800 Km2 Ambient Noise Tomography Survey Across Portfolio of Projects in New South Wales - Inflection release July 10, 2024This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Kincora Copper Limited (ARBN 645 457 763)For further information please contact:Sam Spring, President and Chief Executive Officersam.spring@kincoracopper.com or +61431 329 345Executive office400 - 837 West Hastings StreetVancouver, BC V6C 3N6, CanadaTel: 1.604.283.1722Fax: 1.888.241.5996Subsidiary office AustraliaVista AustraliaLevel 4, 100 Albert RoadSouth Melbourne, Victoria 3205Qualified PersonThe scientific and technical information in this announcement was prepared in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum and National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and was reviewed, verified and compiled by Kincora's staff under the supervision of Peter Leaman (M.Sc. Mineral Exploration, FAusIMM), Senior Vice-President of Exploration of Kincora, and John Holliday (BSc Hons, BEc, member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists), Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Kincora's Technical Committee, who are Qualified Persons for the purpose of NI 43-101. JORC Competent Person StatementInformation in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves are those that have been previously reported (with the original release referred to in this announcement), in the case of Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves the material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates have not materially changed, and have been reviewed and approved by John Holliday and Peter Leaman, who are Competent Persons under the definition established by JORC and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. John Holliday and Peter Leaman consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. The review and verification process for the information disclosed herein for the Trundle, Fairholme, Nyngan, Nevertire and Condobolin projects have included the receipt of all material exploration data, results and sampling procedures of previous operators and review of such information by Kincora's geological staff using standard verification procedures.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information regarding Kincora contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not statements of fact. Although Kincora believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Kincora cautions that actual performance will be affected by a number of factors, most of which are beyond its control, and that future events and results may vary substantially from what Kincora currently foresees. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration results, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. The forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The information contained herein is stated as of the current date and is subject to change after that date. Kincora does not assume the obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) or the Australian Securities Exchange accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/222613 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Korea Continues to Lead the Charge in Shaping the Future of Streaming in Asia
SEOUL, S.KOREA, Sept 9, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), in partnership with the Korean Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), held Korea in View @BCWW on 29 August to much success, hosting over 300 delegates at COEX, as part of the 3-day global broadcasting content convention.The conference opened with a special welcome address by Eun Young Kang, Director of the Broadcast & Advertisement Policy Division, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, before going deep into insights on the next chapter of the Korean content boom and how the industry could emerge from this “correction period”.For Marianne Lee, Chief of Content Acquisition and Development, Viu, the correction period was driven by the increase in production costs which had jumped four-fold in the last decade, and it was crucial for the industry to work collectively to optimize monetization and keep pace with costs in order to recover as quickly as possible.Hyun Park, CEO, Alquimista Media, was confident that if Korea and the broader Asia region produced great content, it could fill a void in the streaming world that was not being supplied by the US due the events that had occurred over the last years, including the pandemic and the Hollywood strikes.“Streaming has democratized content in a significant way, and viewers are voting for Asian content, with 14b hours of Asian content consumed globally in 2023,” said Vivek Couto, Managing and Executive Director, Media Partners Asia. Asian titles also drove 80% of premium video engagement and acquisition in APAC, with Korean content particularly significant in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, driving over 30% of viewership and contributing up to 30% in viewer acquisition.Couto also added that Korea was just in the “second innings” in the streaming industry, with the pace of change far more significant in the advertising space. And in a market like Korea, with most consumers having 2 – 3 subscriptions per household, there was an opportunity to replicate the pay TV bundle and grow the pie through that.Discussing the resilience of linear TV, Ana Bautista, Head of Strategy – Asia, BBC Studios, also said that establishing connections, relationships and deeper partnerships to understand each other’s needs and where the market was headed was key, particularly in Asia and Korea. While Changhoon Lee, Head of Media & Content Business Unit, SK Broadband, opined that the lack of personalization was a key issue the industry was facing from the IPTV perspective, but this offered an opportunity to transform into an AI media platform which would make it more competitive against the streaming giants.The significant growth of streaming has not, however, seen a corresponding increase in advertising revenue. “Measurement is the underpinning currency and determines where the dollars will go, “said Chris Mottershead, Commercial Director - JAPAC, Publica. But with various constituents having differing objectives and levels of data all held within their own walled gardens, it remained a problem for the industry. On a more optimistic note, Mottershead added “We are starting to see a closing of the loop,” with a unifying of data across the viewing journey, from linear TV to IP and streaming.Korea in View is proudly sponsored by Lead Sponsor Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency; Gold Sponsors Publica and TV5Monde; Silver Sponsor Invidi and Official Partner Korean Creative Content Agency (KOCCA).Visit the media gallery for photos from the event.About the Asia Video Industry AssociationThe Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry.About KOCCAThe Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) is South Korea's leading government agency that oversees the advancement of Korean creative content, both domestically and internationally. KOCCA covers a wide range of Korea's creative industries, including gaming, animation, character licensing, music, fashion, and broadcasting. KOCCA actively advances these industries via production support, marketing and promotion, global expansion abroad, human capital development, and cultural technology implementation.For media enquiries and additional background information, please contact:Charmaine KwanHead of Marketing and CommunicationsEmail: charmaine@avia.orgWebsite: www.avia.org |LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoia |Twitter: @AsiaVideoIADisclaimer: The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
The 44th ASEAN Railway CEOs (ARCEOs’) Conference Held in Bandung Achieving Sustainability through Digital Innovation
Bandung, W Java, Indonesia, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 44th ASEAN Railway CEOs’ Conference (ARCEOs’ Conference) was successfully held in Bandung, Indonesia, from September 2-5, 2024. With the theme "Driving Sustainability with Digital Innovation," this year’s ARCEOs’ Conference focused on sustainable and eco-friendly railway development supported by digital transformation in safety and service aspects.Indonesia's Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi and delegates of 8 ASEAN railway operators share in the opening of The 44th ASEAN Railway CEOs' Conference (ARCEOs' Conference) in Bandung, Indonesia. Representing Indonesia, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) (KAI) was appointed as the organizing committee for the ARCEOs' Conference, which was attended by seven other ASEAN railway operators including Keretapi Tanah Melayu (Malaysia), Vietnam Railways (Vietnam), Ministry of Public Works and Transport (Cambodia), Lao National Railways (Laos), Philippine National Railways (Philippines), Myanma Railways (Myanmar), and State Railway of Thailand (Thailand).ARCEOs' Conference delegates experience the first high-speed train in ASEAN, Whoosh In his address, Minister of Transportation of Republic of Indonesia Budi Karya Sumadi highlighted that Indonesia is currently experiencing significant growth in the railway sector with the operation of the first high-speed train in the ASEAN region, Whoosh."Moreover, in urban rail transportation, Indonesia is expanding its MRT network with ongoing construction, in addition to the Jabodebek LRT, and the latest is the Autonomous Rail Transit in Nusantara as the next capital city," he explained.The introduction of high-speed trains aims to advance transportation in Indonesia to enhance connectivity and the economy between Jakarta and Bandung through modern, eco-friendly mass transit.With the high-speed train, passengers need not worry about long travel times, as the Jakarta-Bandung route is covered in just 28 minutes, with a maximum speed reaching 350 km/h. Featuring more spacious and modern interiors, the high-speed train offers three classes with a total capacity of up to 601 passengers and dedicated spaces for the disabled.The event included several working group sessions to share best practices and discuss various issues ranging from the implementation of digital technology, railway human resource development, digital marketing, service transformation, to the application of high-tech railways like high-speed trains.KAI CEO Didiek Hartantyo stated that the goal of the 44th ARCEOs’ Conference is to strengthen relationships and cooperation among railway operators and industry stakeholders in ASEAN. Didiek emphasized that working together allows for achieving greater accomplishments and truly realizing the ASEAN spirit of mutual benefit, shared success, and resilience in facing various challenges."This year, our theme is 'Driving Sustainability with Digital Innovation.' We believe this theme stems from the global challenges we face, including the urgent need to address climate change, improve operational efficiency, and meet the growing demand for more sustainable transportation options. Additionally, advancements in technology and changes in customer demands play a significant role in shaping our focus," Didiek said.Delegates had the opportunity to experience the Whoosh train from Padalarang Station in Bandung, West Java, to Halim Station in Jakarta, followed by a tree planting activity. In addition to Whoosh, delegates had the chance to ride the Panoramic Train, designed to offer panoramic views along the journey with large windows on both sides.Furthermore, to support environmental sustainability and digital innovation, KAI deployed electric vehicles during the ARCEOs’ Conference, provided eco-friendly souvenirs, and used an app as an information platform throughout the event."We believe this conference will not only strengthen cooperation among railway operators but also promote sustainability and digital innovation in the spirit of ASEAN unity. Together, we can build a future where railways connect our nations and support ASEAN's growth and success," concluded Didiek.For more information, please contact: Anne Purba VP of Public Relations PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Email: anne@kai.id Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Brawijaya University Prof Develops Early Harvest, High-yield Corn Seeds
MALANG, E. JAVA, Indonesia, Sept 9, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - An expert from the Faculty of Agriculture of Brawijaya University, Prof Arifin, has developed hybrid corn seeds for animal feed that have a higher yield and faster harvest cycle.Prof. Arifin, an agriculture specialist at Brawijaya University, has developed hybrid field corn seeds called 'Jagung Brawijaya Nusa.' (ANTARA/HO-Public relations, Brawijaya University)"If the average corn productivity is only 9 tons per hectare, using Brawijaya Nusa corn seeds could lead to a productivity increase of over 30 percent," Arifin explained to the media on Friday. Two types of hybrid seeds, namely Nusa 1 and Nusa 3, have been developed as part of the innovation. Both have higher productivity compared to regular corn seeds."Brawijaya Nusa corn seeds can produce up to 12.9 tons (of corn) per hectare and 13.7 tons per hectare compared to corn seeds in general, which are only 9 tons per hectare," he said. Initially, five types of seeds were proposed, but only two passed the release test by the Ministry of Agriculture. The seeds were found suitable for dry land areas, such as in NTT, particularly Sumba and Timor."NTT has the potential for growing corn, but its current productivity is significantly low. To meet the national average of 5.8 to 5.9 tons per hectare in the next few years, productivity is needed as it currently stands at only 2.3 tons per hectare.," he pointed out. Therefore, the innovative technology from the Maize Research Center (MRC) is expected to boost the national production of corn for animal feed.The development of hybrid seeds commenced in 2022 in NTT. Following this, Arifin and his team implemented the technology for seed production and cultivation among the local farmers. This year, the farmers started to see added value from the field corn seeds.Arifin emphasized the importance of partnering with the private sector to ensure the successful management of business operations involving seeds, varieties, and technology developed by the university. He highlighted the need to engage farmers in this collaboration for effective management.He added that the corn developed in NTT is a sweet and glutinous type of field corn. "We refer to it as field corn because 70 percent of it is used for cattle feed, but that doesn't mean it's unsuitable for human consumption. Similar to people in Africa, Indonesians rely on corn as a staple food, particularly in Madura and the eastern regions of the country," he explained.For more information, please click: https://ub.ac.idr Brawijaya University: https://prasetya.ub.ac.id Editor: A Malik Ibrahim, Copyright (c) ANTARA 2024 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.














