London, United Kingdom – November 30, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – Recently, ACET celebrated reaching 150,000 holders worldwide. ACET founder Worawat “Acme” Narknawdee the 36-year old visionary Billionnaire, financial innovator, investor, and entrepreneur is calling on the Thai government to embrace Bitcoin as part of its international reserve fund. The Possibility of Bitcoin as Thailand’s Reserve Fund Acme believes that Bitcoin is no longer just a digital currency, but a force poised to transform the global economy. With Bitcoin’s market value surging to unprecedented heights, Acme argues that now is the time for Thailand to position itself as a leader in the digital age. Acme envisions Bitcoin as an indispensable asset that can help Thailand diversify its financial reserves, improve economic stability, and lead the way in blockchain innovation. While the volatility and regulatory concerns surrounding Bitcoin are valid, Acme believes these obstacles are surmountable with proper education, infrastructure, and regulatory reform. “Thailand stands at a crossroads,” Acme explained. “The future of money is digital, and Bitcoin is the key to unlocking the potential of a fully digital economy. By taking bold steps today, Thailand can lead the region and set the stage for long-term prosperity in the global digital economy.” “Bitcoin is more than a currency,” said Acme. “It is a revolutionary technology that can drive the future of finance, and Thailand has the potential to lead this charge.” His proposal is to integrate Bitcoin into Thailand’s reserves to enhance economic diversification, improve resilience against global volatility, and ultimately fuel the country’s digital economy. This strategic move could place Thailand at the forefront of blockchain technology and digital currency adoption in Southeast Asia. The Bold Path Forward Acme’s proposal may seem daring, but it offers an opportunity for Thailand to embrace the future, tapping into the transformative power of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. As the world increasingly moves toward a digital-first economy, Thailand’s decision to integrate Bitcoin into its reserves could serve as a catalyst for long-term growth and innovation, attracting global investment and positioning the nation as a true leader in the digital era. About Acme, Founder of ACET Since 2012, Acme has not only been an avid investor but also the largest Bitcoin holder in Thailand. While the exact number of BItcoins owned by Mr. Worawat has not yet been disclosed, sources from the crypto community estimated he was holding at least 11,000 BTC, more thn twice the amount of Bitcoins held by the Government of El Salvador, which declared Bitcoin as a legal tender in 2021. His commitment to the cryptocurrency ecosystem has shaped him into a thought leader in the space. In 2021, Acme solidified his place in the global fintech arena by launching ACT (ACET), a cryptocurrency coin that now boasts over 150,000 holders worldwide, with a total market value of more than $300 million USD. Acme’s influence extends beyond business. Known for his philanthropy, he has held two record-breaking Bitcoin giveaways, in 2017 and 2021, where he gifted a combined total of 16 Bitcoins (worth over 1.5 million USD at today’s prices) to fans, promoting cryptocurrency education and awareness. His commitment to sharing knowledge and empowering others has made him a household name in Thailand’s crypto community and beyond. Social Links X: https://x.com/ACTDeFansFi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACTDeFansFi/ Telegram: https://t.me/ACTAcet Github: https://acet-finance.gitbook.io/act Media contact Brand: ACET Contact: Corporate Communication Division Email: media@acet.finance Website: https://acet.finance/ The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Sectors: Top Story, Corporate News SeaPRwire provides real time press release distribution for companies and organizations to 6,500+ media outlets & 3.5 million professional desktops in 90 regions. It distributes press releases in different languages, including: IndonesiaFolk, IndoNewswire, SEATribune, IDNewsZone, LiveBerita, DailyBerita, TaiwanPR, SinchewBusiness, AsiaEase, BuzzHongKong, SingapuraNow, TIHongKong, TaipeiCool, TWZip, AsiaFeatured, dePresseNow, THNewson, KULPR, VNFeatured, MENAEntry, HunaTimes, DubaiLite, ArabicDir, BeritaDaring, TekanAsia, JamKopi ...
中滙集團公佈2024財年全年業績
業績亮點（截至2024年8月31日止年度經審計之相關數據）- 收入同比增長17%至約人民幣2,312百萬元；- 毛利同比增長10%至約人民幣1,124百萬元；- 本公司擁有人應佔期内利潤同比增長16%至約人民幣715百萬元；- 在校學生人數約95,600人，同比增長11%；- 建議派發末期股息每股10.0港仙；- 全年派息比率30%。香港, 2024年11月29日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中滙集團控股有限公司 （「中滙集團」或「集團」，股份代號：0382.HK）公布截至2024年8月31日止年度（「報告期」）之經審核2024財年全年業績。報告期內，集團積極響應國家政策，大力推動產教融合，深化國際化辦學內涵，緊貼市場和產業需求不斷開設特色新專業，全面擁抱人工智能（「AI」），辦學質量和教育品牌持續提升，業績逐年穩健增長。於報告期內，集團錄得收入約人民幣2,312百萬元，較去年同期增長17%，主要因集團辦學品牌效益不斷提升，驅動旗下境內學校在校學生人數及平均學費增加。公司擁有人應佔期內利潤同比增長16%至約人民幣715百萬元。在校學生規模逐年擴大，達約95,600人，同比增長約11%。集團董事會建議派發截至2024年8月31日止年度之末期股息每股10.0港仙，連同中期股息每股9.6港仙，全年股息為每股19.6港仙，全年派息比率為30%。由左至右：投融資及投資者關係部總監印國庭先生；首席財務官廖旭東先生；執行董事兼首席執行官廖伊曼女士；首席運營官劉文琦女士。全面擁抱人工智能 持續推動產教融合在過去這一年中，集團見證了新一代人工智能技術的顛覆式發展，作為職業教育辦學者，集團始終與時代發展同頻共振，在教學、管理、應用等各個方面，全面擁抱AI。目前，集團旗下各院校積極推廣、普及AI，已在7個學院開展了AI嵌入課程，此後亦會全面推廣，覆蓋各院校所有師生。同時，集團積極回應國家政策，持續深化產教融合，全力推進產業學院建設工作，攜手多間行業名企共建人工智能與大數據、數字貿易、數智會計與商務服務、研學旅行、珠寶、人力資源等產業學院。該等產業學院均是對標教育部現代產業建設要求，圍繞國家重點產業發展戰略建設，以培養新興產業急需的高質量應用型人才。此外，集團亦與多家知名企業建立校企合作，共建校外實踐基地，進一步推動教育鏈與產業鏈深度融合。擴大國際教育交流合作 深化國際化辦學內涵集團響應國家教育對外開放、「引進來」和「走出去」之倡導，持續推動職業教育國際化進程，擴大與全球知名大學的合作夥伴網絡，透過為學生提供優質國際化課程和實踐機會，培育具全球視野的創新型人才，以期不斷提升中國職業教育的國際影響力。報告期內，集團旗下院校與美國、英國、加拿大、日本、澳大利亞等51所海外高校建立深度合作，攜手打造多樣化的國際精品課程。集團亦全面開展國際研學團，於報告期內先後組織65批學生及教師研學團前往法國、新加坡、中國香港、中國澳門等地短期研學，累計覆蓋師生人數逾4,000名。未來，集團将積極持續深化集團旗下海內外學校共融，竭力構建一個多元化的國際教育合作網絡，積極推動中國職業教育出海，打造國際知名的中國職業教育品牌。持續加大辦學投入 鑄就高質量辦學品牌「創百年名校，育華夏英才」乃是集團始終堅守的辦學理念。集團深信，加大辦學投入是實現高質量教育的重要路徑。報告期內，集團進一步拓建廣州華商學院和廣州華商職業學院新校區，涵蓋學生宿舍、圖書館、體育中心、教學樓和實訓室等，為集團未來招生和可持續發展提供堅實保障。同時，集團亦在師資隊伍建設方面亦不斷加大投入。隨著廣州華商學院及廣州華商職業學院廣東省博士工作站的相繼設立，集團的師資隊伍日益壯大。集團開展了一系列教師培訓工作坊，持續增強教師專業素養和實踐教學能力，鼓勵教師們將所學應用於實踐，推動學校教育教學水平的提升；亦通過引進行業導師，與企業共同培養「雙師型」專業教師和「雙能型」產業導師，不斷優化專兼結合師資隊伍結構。集團在教育的各個關鍵領域進行了深入而精准的投入，持續強化辦學內涵，並取得諸多碩果。旗下廣州華商學院的科研競爭力位列中國民辦本科院校第3名、亦為廣東省普通高校人文社會科學重點研究基地；廣州華商職業學院評委全國示範性職業學校；四川城市職業學院位列軟科2024中國民辦高職院校全國第2名、四川省第1名等等，這些榮譽，是集團高質量辦學成果最有力的證明。展望未來，集團將繼續堅持創新型人才培養模式，通過在產教融合、國際化、AI等多個方面重點發力，緊貼產業和社會發展需求，加大辦學投入，持續打造高質量辦學品牌，竭力為國家和全球各行各業培養高技能、複合型的企業領袖，持續為推動中國職業教育事業可持續發展作出積極貢獻。關於中滙集團控股有限公司中滙集團控股有限公司（「中滙集團」或「集團」，股份代號：0382.HK）為粵港澳大灣區最大的民辦商科高等及職業教育集團，及教育行業中拓展國際市場的早期先行者，於2019年7月16日在香港主板上市。截至2024年8月31日，集團的全日制在校學生人數約9.6萬人，旗下擁有9間民辦教育機構，分別是：位於中國廣東省的廣州華商學院（應用型本科）、廣州華商職業學院（高等學歷職業教育）、廣東華商技工學校（中等學歷職業教育）；位於中國四川省的四川城市職業學院（高等學歷職業教育）、四川城市技師學院（中等學歷職業教育）；位於中國香港的大灣區商學院 GBA Business School（GBABS）；位於澳大利亞的澳洲國際商學院Global Business College of Australia（GBCA）、澳大利亞中滙學院Edvantage Institute Australia（EIA）；以及位於新加坡市區的新加坡中滙學院Edvantage Institute (Singapore)（EIS）。集團在專注辦學的同時，也積極承擔企業社會責任，在慈善民生、鄉鎮扶貧、教育振興等社會公益事業廣泛開展社會貢獻活動，以實際行動主動履責，積極回饋社會。自上市以來，集團在ESG領域貢獻突出，並於2024年榮獲智通財經「最佳ESG創新」獎、格隆匯「ESG創新實踐卓越企業」獎。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
五菱汽車ESG評分表現突出 榮獲’年度企業管治獎’
香港, 2024年11月29日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日，由粵港澳大灣區上市公司聯合會主辦的"2024首屆粵港澳大灣區上市公司高峰論壇"在香港成功舉辦。現場，五菱汽車（00305.HK）憑藉優秀的ESG表現，榮獲大灣區上市公司ESG100綠色發展"年度企業管治獎"！ 據瞭解，本次高峰論壇活動主題為"立足香港 聯通灣區 走向世界"，特邀政府領導、行業專家和港股、A股企業代表逾300位嘉賓齊聚香港，共商發展大計。當天論壇正式啟動了"香港-粵港澳大灣區上市公司總部最佳選擇"倡議、粵港澳大灣區上市公司聯合會ESG、產業併購、IPO"三駕馬車"以及"100+粵港澳大灣區上市公司借港出海聯盟"。此外，125家A股、港股等上市公司參與「大灣區上市公司ESG100綠色發展五項大獎」頒獎典禮。五菱汽車集團控股有限公司財務總監及公司秘書黎士康出席論壇，代表五菱汽車領取大灣區上市公司ESG100綠色發展"年度企業管治獎"。一直以來，五菱汽車深知在促進企業穩健發展的同時，履行社會責任同樣重要。公司一直不斷深化改革和轉型升級，將環保及社會責任融入企業發展戰略，打造成為可持續發展的優秀企業。在環境保護方面，五菱汽車不斷完善環境保護的管理體系，在生產過程中實行節能減排的措施，努力達至"綠色工廠"的標準。公司並由"綠色製造"轉向"製造綠色"，積極引入先進技術以推出新能源汽車，開發綠色交通的建設。在公司與員工治理方面，五菱汽車一直以"安全第一、以人為本"為宗旨，以員工的權益為先，重視員工培訓、職業發展及工作安全，建立良好的企業氛圍。在關懷社會方面，公司主動承擔企業責任，是國家及廣西區重大公益活動的活躍成員，並持續組織及參與慈善公益活動，為不同的社區奉獻愛心。值得注意的是，在近期S&P全球ESG評級公佈的最新報告中，五菱汽車提供了83%和55%的必要披露和額外披露，數據可用性在ATX汽車零部件行業中很高。在此基礎上，通過對環境、治理和經濟、社會多個維度的專業分析，五菱汽車ESG評分獲得43，在行業內表現優異。各維度來看，五菱汽車在環境保護、社會責任及企業治理評分均遠高於行業平均水平的38、36、37。標普全球ESG評分（S&P全球ESG）在SAM企業可持續性評估(CSA)發佈的深入信息的支持下，以61個行業特定方案和對公司爭議的監測情況為指導，提供對行業特定風險和機遇的評估。而CSA集全面的數據源、合理的方法論和對重大問題的密切關注於一體，是全球可持續發展專業人士和投資者公認的"最優質"且"最有用"的ESG評估之一。五菱汽車在權威ESG評分中獲得良好成績以及獲得大灣區上市公司ESG100綠色發展"年度企業管治獎"，是對五菱汽車企業治理的高度認可和公司業內良好口碑的充分證實。五菱汽車表示：站在新時代的起跑線上，公司抓緊當前機遇，着眼長遠發展，深化改革創新，培育發展新動能，以實現可持續、高質量發展，承載責任與希望，在汽車行業留下更加濃墨重彩的華章。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
領跑行業 順豐控股港股IPO助力國際化發展提速
香港, 2024年11月29日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 據星島日報報道，自9月份以來，港股IPO市場持續回暖，大型IPO接連湧現。於11月27日港股上市的順豐控股股份有限公司（「順豐控股」，股份代號：6936.HK）也是其中之一，並成為港股市場最大的物流領域上市企業。本次IPO，公司計劃將募集資金的約45%用於增強其國際及跨境物流能力。不難看出，H股上市，是順豐控股全球化戰略的重要一步，旨在利用全球資本，謀求更廣闊的發展空間。從1到N 持續領跑行業發展自1993年公司創立以來順豐控股於中國提供時效快遞服務，以其創新的服務模式，在時效快遞市場確立領先優勢，樹立了良好的品牌形象。依託在時效快遞市場資源優勢，公司不斷捕捉客戶日益變化的寄遞需求，以邊際成本孵化新業務，革新行業服務標准，將業務範圍延伸至快運服務、冷運物流服務、同城即時配送服務、供應鏈服務及國際物流服務等領域，從中國輻射至亞洲乃至全球市場，成為一家全球領先的綜合物流服務提供商，亦登榜《財富》世界500強企業。2024年獲評《財富》最受讚賞的中國公司第二位，這也是順豐連續8年上榜「《財富》最受讚賞的中國公司」。得益於業務範圍拓寬和區域覆蓋廣度的提升，順豐控股持續擴大其市場份額，並實現高於行業的增速，盈利能力持續增強。2021年至2023年，其收入增速及利潤及息稅折舊與攤銷前利潤增速均位列全球四大綜合物流服務提供商第一。2024年前三季度，公司延續增長態勢，收入同比增加9.4%，歸母淨利潤同比增加21.6%。其中單三季度收入同比增加12.1%，歸母淨利潤同比增加34.6%。值得一提的是，多重因素帶動順豐盈利強勁增長。公司經營現金流持續向好，並隨著公司度過了資本支出的高峰期，自由現金流不斷走強。2021年至2023年，公司自由現金流由負轉正提升至144億元。伴隨規模經濟效應、新業務盈利增長、成本結構及資產利用率優化，公司正步入高質量可持續發展軌道。搶灘國際市場 拓展業績增量空間雖然當前國內快遞市場增長速度開始放緩，但受中國企業出海、全球企業重塑供應鏈、以及跨境電商的推動，使得國際物流市場顯示出強勁的增長動力。除中國地區外的亞洲市場，在區域內供應鏈重要性提升、跨境電商崛起、政策支持及貿易的共同驅動下，預計2023年至2028年物流支出複合年增長率將達到6.9%。此外，隨著客戶業務日趨複合多元化，領先的綜合物流企業能夠更好滿足客戶需求，在市場競爭中更具優勢。面對市場機遇，順豐控股近年來持續擴大物流網絡，以搶佔增長高地。公司運營亞洲最大的空運機隊和陸運車隊，並已開始運營鄂州貨運樞紐的分揀及轉運中心這一亞洲第一、全球第四座以貨運為主的物流樞紐，以此進一步擴大國際網絡覆蓋能力，為國際物流服務提供有力支持。此外，順豐控股還通過外延併購不斷強化其國際物流服務能力。以2021年收購嘉里物流為例，此次收購不僅增強了其在東南亞本土及跨境快遞、國際供應鏈和國際貨代能力，還提升了其國際綜合物流能力，擴大亞洲客戶基礎，進一步夯實其全球化發展的基礎。通過香港上市，順豐控股可藉助香港這一國際金融平台，吸引更多國際資本，提升其在國際市場的競爭力和品牌影響力，實現國際業務的加速拓展，釋放長期投資價值。作為成長確定性较高的行業龍頭，其未來發展值得期待。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
香港董事學會公佈2024年董事嘉獎系列得主
香港, 2024年11月29日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 香港董事學會昨晚在香港會議及展覽中心舉行的香港董事學會週年晚宴上公布2024年度董事嘉獎系列得獎者。獎項系列包括歷來備受推祟的「傑出董事奬」及今年最新啟動的「氣候管治獎」。香港董事學會主席陶榮博士致辭並掀開晚宴序幕，亦邀請了大紫荊勳賢、香港特別行政區非官守議員鄭慕智博士、中聯辦經濟部徐衛剛部長、財經事務及庫務局常任秘書長(財經事務)甄美薇女士, JP以及證券及期貨事務監察委員會主席、會計及財務匯報局主席黃天祐博士，SBS ，JP擔任主禮嘉賓。今屆報名參賽者十分踴躍，引發評審團熱烈討論。獲獎者包括董事和董事會在內共19 名，充份演繹今年獎項主題「靈活領導 創意年代」真諦。獲獎者不僅展現組織靈活性，更在嚴峻的營商環境和地緣政治緊張局勢中發揮了領導者的遠見、勇氣和智慧。此外，董事們更承擔起帶領團隊辨析氣候變化所帶來的危與機，以及對全球永續發展和人類福祉所帶來的深遠影響。以下為2024年度董事嘉獎系列得獎者:- 傑出董事簡稱「DYA」- 氣候管治獎簡稱「CGA」排名以英文名稱字母為序上市公司 執行董事DYA陳偉明先生登輝控股有限公司CGA陳婉珊女士利記控股有限公司DYA傅帆先生中國太平洋保險（集團）股份有限公司CGA李偉樑先生恒安國際集團有限公司黃維義先生香港中華煤氣有限公司DYA & CGA顏建國先生中國海外發展有限公司非執行董事DYA鍾瑞明博士中國中鐵股份有限公司曾憲章博士TCL電子控股有限公司王一江教授TCL電子控股有限公司 董事會DYA & CGA華潤啤酒(控股)有限公司CGA香港中華煤氣有限公司DYA & CGA中國平安保險（集團）股份有限公司CGA俄鋁非上市公司執行董事DYA陳雲美女士屈臣氏實業CGA鄭文聰教授正昌科技(集團)有限公司鄭世有博士工程師奧雅納DYA柯家洋先生穩健醫療(香港)有限公司法定／非分配利潤組織董事會DYA香港旅遊發展局另獲:董事會多元化卓越嘉許國際內部審計師協會（IIA）香港分會理事會另獲:董事會多元化卓越嘉許前排的主禮嘉賓、官員以及香港董事學會的理事會成員一同和後排實至名歸的得獎者合照。「香港董事學會董事嘉獎系列」「香港董事學會董事嘉獎系列」是香港董事學會（簡稱「學會」）舉辦的一個項目，包含兩個獎項系列。第一個系列是「傑出董事奬」，自2001年舉辦，為首次在亞洲的創舉。由於董事最終負責企業管治，以及帶領公司實現繁榮和誠信，該獎項宗旨為彰顯傑出董事會和董事，並推廣優秀企業管治和董事專業行為。該獎項現已成為學會每年推動具影響力的一個社區項目，並得到100多個合作夥伴的支持。迄今，255位獲獎者已因在企業管治和董事常規中展現卓越的標準而受到表彰。2024年啟動的「氣候管治獎」構成學會獎項的第二個系列。該獎項著眼於彰顯及啓發董事及董事會在氣候管治的優秀成就，並提倡董事們採取有關氣候的行動。首屆獲獎者共10位。現在是董事必須在董事會議程和管治職務中處理因氣候變化帶來風險和機遇的關鍵時刻。候選人可由公眾提名，其資料透過嚴格的程序進行處理，經過與甄選顧問作高度盡職調查的會面，最後由擁有高標準和公正判斷的獨立評審團選出。獎項按公司類別，即上市公司、非上市公司和法定/非分配利潤組織，亦按職務，即執行董事、非執行董事和董事會，進行頒發。香港董事學會（簡稱"HKIoD"，又以下簡稱「學會」）香港董事學會為香港代表董事共同努力的首要組織，其宗旨是促進企業永續發展職能，為所有公司、其擁有者、持份者、人類以至地球創造持久價值；為達成使命，學會致力於企業管治（「企業管治」又稱「公司治理」）及董事專業行為上的倡導及釐定相關標準。學會於1997年由創會主席鄭慕智博士帶領下創始，多年來非常榮幸獲得香港特別行政區行政長官擔任學會贊助人。學會會員來自不同行業及公司類別，並包括執行董事、非執行董事、獨立非執行董事。學會以多元文化及國際視野進行會務，舉辦活動包括董事培訓課程、研討會與論壇、董事立場喉舌、指引設定、公眾教育、董事嘉獎系列、上市公司管治水平釐定等。作為「董事學會環球網絡」（Global Network of Director Institutes 簡稱"GNDI")的成員組織，學會投入全球性聯手推動優秀企業管治及董事專業行為。學會亦獲委派代辦「氣候管治行動」(Climate Governance Initiative)之香港分部，該行動是與「世界經濟論壇」（World Economic Forum）合作的環球網絡，積極促進董事們處理氣候變化帶來的風險與機遇。詳情請瀏覽：http://www.hkiod.com | http://www.gndi.org | https://climate-governance.org/新聞垂詢：董事嘉獎系列獎查詢：縱橫公共關係顧問集團有限公司香港董事學會陳練 +852 2114 4396 / brenda.chan@sprg.com.hk蘇佩君 +852 2889 9986/ odessa.so@hkiod.com Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
The Hong Kong Institute of Directors Announces Winners
HONG KONG, Nov 29, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Institute of Directors ("HKIoD") announced the winners of its Award Series for Director Excellence (the "Awards") – comprising the long-established Directors of the Year Awards ("DYA") and the inaugural Climate Governance Awards ("CGA"), at its Annual Dinner yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event began with an opening speech by Dr Christopher To, Chairman of the HKIoD. Dr The Hon Moses Cheng Mo Chi, Non-official Member of the Executive Council of HKSARG, Mr Xu Wei Gang, Director General, Department of Economic Affairs, Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in HKSAR, Ms Salina Yan, JP, Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), and Dr Kelvin Wong, Chairman, Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") and Chairman, Accounting and Financial Reporting Council ("AFRC") were invited as guests of honour. The response to the Awards submissions was overwhelmingly positive. After a lively discussion among the judges, this year's 19 winners, including directors and boards, were selected - all embodying the theme "Leading with Agility in an Era of Innovation". The awardees have demonstrated not only agility, but also the vision, courage and wisdom to lead against the backdrop of a demanding economic environment and prevailing geopolitical tensions. Moreover, they highlight the importance of having directors who can guide their companies in identifying the risks and opportunities associated with climate change, which are vital for ensuring the sustainability of the world and humanity.The Awardees of HKIoD Award Series* for Director Excellence 2024 are listed below:*Two series of Awards:- "DYA", acronym for "Directors Of The Year Awards"- "CGA", acronym for "Climate Governance Awards"In alphabetical order of names within categoryListed Companies CategoriesExecutive DirectorsDYAMr Chan Wai MingTown Ray Holdings LimitedCGAMs Clara Chan Yuen-shanLee Kee Holdings LimitedDYAMr Fu FanChina Pacific Insurance (Group) Co., LtdCGA Mr Li Wai LeungHengan Internationals Group Company LimitedMr Peter Wong Wai-YeeThe Hong Kong and China Gas Company LimitedDYA & CGAMr Yan Jianguo JPChina Overseas Land & Investment LimitedNon-Executive DirectorsDYA Dr Chung Shui Ming TimpsonChina Railway Group LimitedDr Tseng Shieng-chang CarterTCL Electronics Holdings LimitedProf Wang YijiangTCL Electronics Holdings LimitedBoardsDYA & CGAChina Resources Beer (Holdings) Company LimitedCGAHong Kong and China Gas Company LimitedDYA & CGAPing An Insurance (Group)Company of China, LtdCGAUnited Company RUSAL, international public joint-stock companyNon-listed Companies CategoriesExecutive DirectorsDYAMs Michelle ChanAS Watson IndustriesCGA Ir Prof Daniel M.ChengDunwell Technology (Holdings) Limited) (Dunwell Group)Ir Dr Cheng Sai Yau, VincentArup Fellow and Director of Climate and Sustainability in East AsiaDYAMr Orr Ka-yeung KevinWinner Medical (Hong Kong) LtdStatutory/ Non-profit-distributing Organisations CategoriesBoardsDYAHong Kong Tourism Board*In addition: recognition of Excellence in Board DiversityThe Institute of Internal Auditors Hong Kong*In addition: recognition of Excellence in Board DiversityThe guests of honour, special guests and officials to join the group photos together with the awardees (2nd row).About "HKIoD Award Series for Director Excellence"The HKIoD Award Series for Director Excellence is a project organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Directors ("HKIoD") and consists of two series of Awards.The first series, Directors Of The Year Awards, was inaugurated in 2001 as the first ever such Awards organised in Asia. As directors are ultimately responsible for corporate governance and leading the company in prosperity and integrity, the objectives of the Awards are to recognise outstanding boards and directors and to promote good practices in corporate governance and director professionalism. The Awards have become an annual project of impact in the community organised by HKIoD together with over 100 Project Partners. To date, 255 Awardees have been recognised for their achievements in demonstrating exemplary high standards in corporate governance and director practice.Inaugurated in 2024, Climate Governance Awards constitute the second series of HKIoD Awards with the objectives to recognise and inspire exemplary achievements in climate governance and to advocate climate action by directors. There are 10 awardees who have been acknowledged in the inaugural edition of the awards. It is critical time now for directors to address the risks and opportunities of climate change in board agendas and their governance role.Candidates are open to public nomination, with data processed in well-defined and stringent procedures, followed by interviews with independent consultants in utmost due diligence and finally selected by independent judges with high standards and fair judgment. Awards are presented by company categories, viz Listed Companies, Non-listed Companies and Statutory/Non-profit-distributing Organisations, and by capacities, viz Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Boards.About The Hong Kong Institute of Directors ("HKIoD")The Hong Kong Institute of Directors ("HKIoD") is Hong Kong's premier body representing directors working together to advance corporate sustainability in creating long-term value for companies, their owners, stakeholders, humankind and Planet Earth through advocacy and standards-setting in corporate governance and director professionalism. Led by Founder Chairman Dr The Hon Moses Cheng, HKIoD was founded in 1997. Throughout the years, HKIoD is honoured to have the Chief Executive of HKSAR as the Institute's Patron. Membership of HKIoD comprises of directors from diverse industries and corporate types and includes Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Non-Executive Directors. With multi-culturalism and international perspectives, HKIoD organises activities that cover director training, seminars and forums, collective director voice, guideline establishment, public education, Award Series for Director Excellence, assessment of Corporate Governance Scorecard for listed companies etc.As a member body of the Global Network of Director Institutes ("GNDI"), HKIoD is committed to global collaboration in promoting good corporate governance and director professionalism. HKIoD is the appointed Host of the Hong Kong Chapter of Climate Governance Initiative, a global network that collaborates with the World Economic Forum in actively promoting directors' address of the risks and opportunities of climate change.For details please visit:http://www.hkiod.com|http://www.gndi.org|https://climate-governance.org/Media Enquiries:Award Series for Director Excellence:Strategic Public Relations Group LimitedThe Hong Kong Institute of DirectorsBrenda Chan+852 2114 4396/ brenda.chan@sprg.com.hkOdessa So +852 2889 4988/ odessa.so@hkiod.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Launch of Demonstration Test for CO2 Capture from Chemical Recovery Boilers at Paper Mills in Japan
TOKYO, Nov 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Hokuetsu Corporation, one of Japan's leading paper manufacturers, launched a CO2 capture demonstration test at Niigata Mill (Niigata City), in November. This demonstration test aims to capture CO2 from a chemical recovery boiler that produces the steam and electricity needed for paper manufacturing, by using MHI's "CO2MPACT™ Mobile(Note)", a compact CO2 capture system. This is the first case in which MHI's CO2 capture technology is being applied to the pulp and paper industry. This demonstration test will allow MHI to analyze and evaluate data for commercial application and accelerate decarbonization in this industry.Chemical recovery boilers use "black liquor" as their main fuel, which is generated as a by-product in the pulp production process, the raw material for paper. The wood chips are dissolved in a sodium-containing solvent known as "white liquor" to extract the pulp, and the white liquor component is recovered from the black liquor residue that remains after combustion and is re-circulated for reuse.As the need for decarbonization grows around the world, Japan is also actively engaged in decarbonization efforts in various industrial sectors. And the pulp and paper industry is one of them. This demonstration test is expected to provide the pulp and paper industry with a solution that contributes to further global environmental measures by directly capturing CO2 emissions in the production process.MHI Group has formally declared its intent to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, and the Company is now working strategically to decarbonize both the energy demand and supply sides. A core element of the Company's "Energy Transition," which targets decarbonization on the energy supply side, is the development of a CCUS value chain integrating diverse sources of carbon emissions with modes for carbon storage and utilization. Going forward, MHI Group will continue to proactively promote its CCUS business worldwide, applying its proprietary CO2 capture technologies, contributing as a solutions provider to reducing greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale, and developing further solutions that contribute to environmental protection.For details of the "CO2MPACT™" series, see the following press release: www.mhi.com/news/240919.htmlAbout MHI Group's CO2 capture technologiesMHI Group has been developing the KM CDR Process™ (Kansai Mitsubishi Carbon Dioxide Recovery Process) and the Advanced KM CDR Process™ in collaboration with the Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. since 1990. As of November 2024, the Company has delivered 18 plants adopting these processes. The Advanced KM CDR Process™ adopts the KS-21™ solvent, which incorporates technological improvements over the amine-based KS-1™ and offers superior regeneration efficiency and lower deterioration than the KS-1™, and it has been verified to provide excellent energy saving performance, reduce operation costs, and result in low amine emissions.For further information on MHI Group's CO2 capture plants:https://www.mhi.com/products/engineering/co2plants.htmlAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Mitsubishi Electric’s Swedish Subsidiary Signs a Share Transfer Agreement to Wholly Acquire Norwegian Elevator Company ALT Heis
TOKYO, Nov 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) (hereafter, Mitsubishi Electric) announced today that it acquired all shares of Norwegian elevator company ALT Heis (headquartered in Bergen, Norway) on November 29 through its wholly owned subsidiary, Motum (headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden).Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation (hereafter, MEBS) are aiming to expand their elevator maintenance business globally, and the present acquisition follows the 2023 acquisition of UNIHEIS (headquarters: Oslo, Norway).Through this acquisition, we will expand our maintenance business in Norway and further strengthen our business foundation by promoting a strategy aimed at increasing our elevator maintenance stock in the European market, where we anticipate continued growth in demand for maintenance and renewal.Comments from Each PartyTomas Knutsen, CEO of ALT Heis AS“Our company places the highest priority on customer satisfaction and delivering high-quality services. By joining forces with Motum AB, we are confident that we will be able to strengthen the business foundation we have built up over many years, further improve the quality of our services, and provide our valued customers with innovative solutions.”Fredrik Eliasson, CEO of Motum AB“ALT Heis’s commitment to service and customer satisfaction are in perfect alignment with Motum’s values and goals. This acquisition will bring direct benefits to our customers as it will expand the range of products and services we provide and strengthen the capabilities of our group. As a multi-subsidiary group operating in Sweden and Norway, ALT Heis joining the Motum family enable us to serve the market as an integrated provider across a larger geographic area.”Iwao Oda, Executive Officer, Group President, Building Systems, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation / Representative Director, President & CEO, Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation“We have positioned the expansion and reinforcement of our European business as one of the core strategies of our building systems business. Following our previous acquisition of UNIHEIS, this latest acquisition will further strengthen our position in Norway, and we will continue to actively pursue M&A strategies with the aim of achieving sustainable growth.”Reasons for The Acquisition of ALT HeisIn the building systems business, one of Mitsubishi Electric’s key growth businesses, MEBS, a consolidated subsidiary established in April 2022, is engaged in providing products and services and expanding its operations by making the most of its integrated system, which encompasses everything from development and manufacturing to maintenance and renewal. In the overseas elevator business, particularly in the mature European market, demand for maintenance and renewal is expected to grow against the backdrop of an increasing number of aging elevators and heightened environmental awareness, and we are in the process of building a system that will make it possible for us to provide our customers with value more rapidly.Since 2019, ALT Heis has been focusing on the elevator maintenance and renewal business in Bergen, Norway’s second largest city after Oslo. With the acquisition of ALT Heis by Motum, we will further strengthen our business foundation while promoting a strategy of expanding our elevator maintenance stock in Europe, with the aim of comprehensively extending our reach throughout the main regions in Norway where demand is concentrated.About ALT HeisNameALT Heis ASLocationBergen, NorwayEstablishment2019Employees25 (As of September 30, 2024)BusinessSales, installation, and maintenance of elevators, primarily in Norway About MotumNameMotum ABLocationStockholm, SwedenEstablishment2013EmployeesApproximately 400 (As of September 30, 2024)BusinessSales, installation, maintenance, and modernization of elevators, and automatic doors, primarily in Sweden About Mitsubishi Electric CorporationWith more than 100 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. Mitsubishi Electric enriches society with technology in the spirit of its “Changes for the Better.” The company recorded a revenue of 5,257.9 billion yen (U.S.$ 34.8 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. For more information, please visit www.MitsubishiElectric.com *U.S. dollar amounts are translated from yen at the rate of ¥151=U.S.$1, the approximate rate on the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2024About Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions CorporationMitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation is a consolidated subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation established in April 2022 that conducts a comprehensive range of operations in the building systems business, from development and manufacturing to maintenance and renewal. As a building solutions provider, we support the economic and social infrastructure through one-stop integrated solutions that combine a wide range of building-related products and services, including elevators, escalators, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and building systems, as well as with our extensive experience in building operation and management, and advanced digital technology. From buildings to building complexes and even entire cities, we contribute to enriching human life in buildings and urban spaces by solving a wide variety of issues that are closely linked to people and society, with the ultimate aim of realizing smart cities. For more information, please visit www.mebs.com/ Customer Inquiries Global Business Development GroupStrategic Planning Office (LBS)Mitsubishi Electric CorporationTel: +81-3-3218-2950www.MitsubishiElectric.com/Media Inquiries Public Relations Division Mitsubishi Electric Corporationprd.gnews@nk.MitsubishiElectric.co.jp Corporate Communications Division Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions CorporationTel: +81-3-6206-5030a_mebs_press@meltec.co.jp Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20241129.pdf Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
JAL and NEC Test AI-Powered Carry-On Baggage Analysis Solution
TOKYO, Nov 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) and NEC Corporation (NEC) have jointly conducted a trial of the "NEC Baggage Counting Solution"(1), which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically analyze the quantity and types of carry-on baggage at boarding gates. The solution, a world first(2), enables measures to be taken for carry-on baggage, which is one of the causes of flight delays, aiming to improve on-time performance and ensure smooth boarding.Based on the results of this trial, JAL is exploring methods for implementing the solution in the future.BackgroundExcess cabin baggage can lead to congestion in the aisles as passengers spend extra time storing their items in the overhead bins. It may also result in baggage being transferred to the cargo compartment after boarding has commenced, thereby increasing boarding time and potentially causing flight delays.Overview of the trialConducted from April to September 2024 at Boarding Gate 13 in Terminal 1 of Tokyo International Airport (Haneda), the trial involved evaluating the solution’s analysis accuracy (detection and classification accuracy) and its alert timing for exceeding overhead storage limits to determine its effectiveness.Trial details:1. Cameras installed at the boarding gate capture footage, which is analyzed using AI to detect cabin baggage carried by passengers.2. Detected baggage is classified into predefined categories, and the space each item would occupy in overhead bins is estimated in real time.3. An alert is triggered when the estimated storage capacity reaches a preset threshold.Results and future prospectsThe solution enabled the collection and analysis of data on baggage amounts and alert frequency. This data can be used to develop concrete measures to prevent departure delays due to baggage storage and the reloading of baggage in the cargo compartment.Going forward, JAL will continue utilizing digital technology to ensure smoother boarding, improve punctuality, and optimize the overall customer experience. NEC provides end-to-end services for this kind of digital transformation (DX) through the "NEC BluStellar" value-delivery model. NEC BluStellar transforms business models to address social and business challenges by applying diverse industry insights and world-leading technological expertise to the entire DX process, from customer strategy consultation through implementation.(1)Patent pending.(2)According to NEC research as of November 2024.ShareAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Hitachi Energy to integrate ScottishPower wind farm to power almost one million homes in the United Kingdom
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Nov 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy will provide onshore and offshore grid connection equipment and power quality solutions to ScottishPower Renewables, part of the Iberdrola Group, a global leader in renewable energies. The project will enablethe integration of 960-megawatt (MW) of renewable electricity from the East Anglia TWO (EA TWO) wind farm, located 32 km off the Suffolk coast of England. This will provide enough green power for the equivalent of almost one million homes and significantly contribute to the UK's 2030 energy targets.The energy landscape is growing at an unprecedented pace, and integrating renewables into the grid at scale reveals new challenges, such as lack of inertia, power imbalances, limited interconnections, and voltage instability. Through projects like EA TWO, Hitachi Energy's domain expertise and large installed base in power quality solutions are helping countries overcome these challenges to enhance the use of renewable energy and meet carbon neutrality targets.In this spirit of collaboration and co-creation, Hitachi Energy and ScottishPower Renewables have set new advanced solutions and quality standards to accelerate the energy transition through offshore wind.“Connecting the clean, green generation from our turbines to the grid is a vital part of any renewables project and it’s great to be in such capable hands with Hitachi Energy for East Anglia TWO,” said Ross Ovens, ScottishPower Renewables’ Managing Director for Offshore. “This £4 billion windfarm will have the capacity to power almost onemillion homes with green electricity and will help drive the country forward on its clean energy mission. We can only achieve that by partnering with leading companies like Hitachi Energy and we look forward to working together to make that happen.”"We are proud to work with ScottishPower Renewables to accelerate the clean energy transition. Integrating bulkrenewables such as wind power is critical to accelerating the energy transition and is also an effective and long-term solution to decarbonize power," says Niklas Persson, Managing Director, Business Unit Grid Integration, Hitachi Energy. "We are playing our part in integrating renewables and enabling Europe to become the world's first climate- neutral continent by 2050."Hitachi Energy will provide Grid-eXpandTM Offshore solutions and onshore grid connection equipment using an EconiQTM gas-insulated switchgear. The Grid-enSure™ power quality solution, SVC Light STATCOM, will play a key role in using power electronics and advanced control systems to ensure reliable, flexible, and stable power despite theintermittent nature of wind power.Hitachi Energy's leading grid integration equipment and power electronics solutions continue laying the foundation fora resilient and flexible grid, supporting the European energy system's transformation to sustainable power.About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries, serving customers in utility, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors. With innovative technologies and services including the integration of more than 150 gigawatts of HVDC links into the power system, we help make the energy value chain more efficient, making electricity more accessible to all. Together with stakeholders across sectors and geographies, we enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 45,000 people in 60 countries and generate business volumes of around $13 billion USD.www.hitachienergy.com www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://twitter.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railwaysystems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in variousindustries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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(SeaPRwire) - 波士頓——少數幾位麻州立法者希望說服他們的同僚支持一項提案，該提案將使麻州成為第一個通過旨在逐步淘汰菸草產品使用的禁令的州。 其他地區也考慮過類似的「世代禁菸令」，這些禁令逐步淘汰菸草產品的使用，不僅基於個人的年齡，還基於出生年份。 根據麻州2018年簽署的一項法律，購買任何菸草產品（包括香煙、雪茄和電子煙）的年齡已提高到21歲。麻州還禁止銷售所有調味菸草產品，以減少年輕人對尼古丁的興趣。 立法者計劃明年提交的新提案將擴大控煙工作，逐步終止所有尼古丁和菸草產品的銷售。如果該法案獲得批准，在麻州，未滿法定購買尼古丁和菸草年齡的年輕人將永遠無法合法購買這些產品，從而不再產生新的使用者。 這不適用於大麻，並且在通過時將調整截止日期，以確保當時所有21歲及以上的人都不受影響。 第一個實施世代禁菸令的城鎮 與波士頓相鄰，人口約63,000人的布魯克萊恩鎮是美國第一個在2020年實施此類禁令的城市。該地方法規並非提高購買香煙的年齡，而是禁止向2000年1月1日或之後出生的人銷售菸草。該規定於2021年生效。 這意味著在未來的某個時間點，該鎮將不允許任何人購買任何菸草產品。該措施曾受到質疑，但該州最高法院在今年早些時候裁定，維持了該禁令。 麻州的其他城市和城鎮也已經批准了類似的菸草禁令，包括Malden、Melrose、Reading、Stoneham、Wakefield和Winchester。 支持程度不明 民主黨州參議員傑森·路易斯是全州提案的支持者之一，他表示，該法案將「挽救無數生命，為下一代創造更健康的世界」。 他說：「我們都知道尼古丁和菸草產品對健康的破壞性影響，尤其對我們的年輕人而言。」 尼古丁和菸草產品具有成癮性，會增加患肺癌、心臟病、中風和其他疾病的風險。 根據疾病控制與預防中心（Centers for Disease Control and Prevention）的數據，近乎所有每天吸煙的成年人都在18歲之前嘗試過吸煙，該中心還發現，在2024年，大約五分之二曾使用過菸草產品的學生目前仍在使用。 新英格蘭便利店和能源市場協會（New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association）執行董事彼得·布倫南表示，該提案將損害依賴香煙銷售作為重要收入來源的小型夫妻店。 這也會使位於允許所有成年人購買香煙的鄰近州附近的商店處於競爭劣勢。 他說：「這是一個糟糕的主意。」「你實際上只是奪走了成年人購買合法、年齡受限產品的權利。」 他表示，剝奪某些成年人的某些權利而又不剝奪其他成年人的權利，很可能違憲，並補充說，其他禁令努力都未能奏效，例如過去對酒精、大麻和賭博的禁令。 目前尚不清楚該提案在立法機構中獲得的支持程度。 麻州近幾十年來採取了其他措施來遏制吸煙，包括提高香煙稅。路易斯表示，逐步實施的全州禁菸令可能會減少，最終取消這些稅收，但減少的香煙稅收將遠遠超過減少醫療保健成本和其他節省的費用。 根據該州衛生部門的數據，2022年，麻州10.4%的成年人報告吸煙。 其他考慮實施類似禁令的地區 一些加州立法者也曾大力推動禁止所有菸草銷售，去年提交了一項法案，禁止向2007年1月1日之後出生的人銷售香煙和其他產品。 2022年，紐西蘭成為第一個通過旨在對年輕人實施終身禁菸的法律的國家，該法律規定，禁止向2009年1月1日或之後出生的人銷售菸草。該法律後來…… 在英國，首相里希·蘇納克曾提議每年將英格蘭購買香煙的法定年齡提高一歲，直到最終對所有人禁止銷售。該提案在今年早些時候未能獲得批准。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。
梅西百貨感恩節遊行遭抗議人士干擾，多人被捕
(SeaPRwire) - 紐約——儘管下著傾盆大雨，並遭到親巴勒斯坦示威者的短暫打擾，梅西百貨感恩節遊行仍在週四隆重登場，邁入第二個世紀。 紐約市警方表示，在抗議者越過路障並在遊行路線上坐下來，高舉巴勒斯坦旗幟和「不要慶祝種族滅絕」的橫幅後，他們逮捕了21人。他們高呼「解放巴勒斯坦！」，此時一個巨大的羅納德·麥當勞氣球正朝他們壓來，地點在曼哈頓第六大道。 抗議以色列在加薩戰爭的人們去年也打斷了遊行。 由於濕冷天氣，雨衣和雨傘成了節慶的一部分，還有通常的巨型氣球、花車和星光熠熠的表演。 這場年度節日傳統的最新版本，加入了新的蜘蛛人及米妮老鼠氣球、以動物園和義大利麵為主題的花車、致敬紐約蘋果咖啡和貝果的表演，以及珍妮佛·哈德森、伊迪娜·曼澤爾和凱莉·米洛等人的演出。 陣容與100年前遊行的最初版本大相逕庭，當時的花車展現了鵝媽媽、小紅帽和大灰狼、小蜜蜂和蜘蛛等童話故事中的場景。 然而，有些東西保持不變。就像1924年一樣，有很多遊行樂隊和許多小丑，最後由聖誕老人出場，為節日季揭開序幕。 今年的遊行共有17個巨大的氦氣充氣卡通人物氣球、22輛花車、15個新奇和傳統充氣裝置、來自德州和南達科他州等地的11支遊行樂隊、700個小丑、10個表演團體、屢獲殊榮的歌手和演員，以及WNBA冠軍紐約自由隊。 其他亮點包括實境電視明星Ariana Madix、嘻哈歌手T-Pain、鄉村音樂二重唱Dan + Shay、The War and Treaty、The Temptations、吉米·法倫和The Roots、百老匯老將Lea Salonga，以及「Glow」演員兼梅西百貨發言人Alison Brie。 一個新的花車突出了Rao’s食品品牌，以實際義大利麵元素製作的騎士和龍作戰為特色。另一個則慶祝布朗克斯動物園125週年，展現了老虎、長頸鹿、斑馬和猩猩的形象。 「我們所做的工作，影響數百萬人並在感恩節早上帶來幾個小時歡樂的機會，是每天激勵我們的動力，」梅西百貨感恩節遊行執行製作人Will Coss說道。 遊行路線從曼哈頓上西區延伸到34街的梅西百貨先鋒廣場旗艦店，全長2.5英里（4公里），該旗艦店作為表演背景。 NBC的艾爾·羅克走完部分路線後，與共同主持人薩凡納·格思里和霍達·科特布在商店外一起完成了現場電視節目的其餘部分。「Wicked」電影明星辛西婭·艾里沃向即將退休的科特布贈送鮮花，以紀念這可能是她最後一次參與遊行的現場直播。 雨水沒有阻止任何事情——遊行僅在二戰期間的1942年至1944年取消了三次——但組織者監控風速，以確保大型氣球安全飛行。 氣溫徘徊在華氏50度（攝氏10度）左右，上午一直下雨，風速約為每小時10英里（每小時16公里），遠在允許史努比、布魯伊及其朋友們飛行的可接受範圍內。城市法規禁止梅西百貨在持續風速超過每小時23英里（每小時37公里）或陣風超過每小時35英里（每小時56公里）的情況下飛行大型氣球。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。
以色列在停火後首次空襲黎巴嫩，指控真主黨違反停火協議
(SeaPRwire) - 貝魯特——以色列軍方周四表示，其戰機在偵測到真主黨在火箭儲存設施的活動後，對黎巴嫩南部發動空襲，這是以色列和真主黨停火協議達成後一天內發生的首次以色列空襲。 以色列空襲目前尚無人員傷亡的消息傳出。數小時前，以色列軍方表示，他們向試圖返回黎巴嫩南部某些地區的人員開火。以色列表示他們違反了停火協議，但未提供詳細資訊。黎巴嫩官方國家通訊社表示，兩人受傷。 這些接連發生的事件加劇了人們對該協議的不安。該協議由美國和法國促成，包括為期兩個月的初步停火，真主黨武裝分子將撤至利塔尼河以北，以色列軍隊將返回邊界線以內。緩衝區將由黎巴嫩軍隊和聯合國維和部隊巡邏。 周四，停火協議實施的第二天，在以色列和真主黨之間持續一年多的血腥衝突之後，黎巴嫩官方新聞機構報導稱，以色列炮火襲擊了靠近邊境的馬卡巴的平民，但沒有提供更多細節。以色列表示，他們在靠近邊界的另外三個地點發射了炮彈。目前沒有人員傷亡的報告。 一名美聯社記者在靠近邊界的以色列北部聽到以色列無人機在頭頂嗡嗡作響，以及來自黎巴嫩方面的炮擊聲。 以色列軍方在一份聲明中表示，「發現幾名嫌疑人駕駛車輛到達黎巴嫩南部的一些地區，違反了停火協議的條件。」它表示部隊「向他們開火」，並將「積極執行停火協議的違規行為」。 以色列官員表示，部隊將在確保協議得到執行的情況下逐步撤軍。以色列已警告人們不要返回部署部隊的地區，並表示如果真主黨違反停火協議，它保留發動打擊的權利。 一位黎巴嫩軍方官員表示，隨著以色列軍隊撤軍，黎巴嫩軍隊將逐步部署在南部。該官員以未被授權向媒體簡報為由，要求匿名。 周二晚間宣布的停火協議結束了以色列和真主黨之間持續14個月的衝突，該衝突始於哈瑪斯2023年10月7日從加沙發動襲擊的第二天，當時黎巴嫩激進組織開始發射火箭、無人機和導彈以示聲援。 以色列以空襲進行報復，衝突持續加劇近一年，在9月中旬升級為全面戰爭。加沙戰爭仍在肆虐，沒有結束的跡象。 據黎巴嫩衛生官員稱，在衝突期間，超過3760人在黎巴嫩死於以色列炮火，其中許多是平民。戰鬥造成以色列70多人喪生——其中超過一半是平民——以及在黎巴嫩南部作戰的數十名以色列士兵。 黎巴嫩約有120萬人流離失所，儘管黎巴嫩軍方和以色列軍方警告不要進入某些地區，但數千人於周三開始返回家園。以色列方面有約5萬人流離失所，但很少有人返回，北部邊界附近的社區仍然基本上空無一人。 在與黎巴嫩接壤、可以眺望黎巴嫩的以色列邊境社區梅納拉，大約四分之三的房屋受損，一些房屋屋頂倒塌，內部燒毀。周四，可以看到一些居民在離開前收拾他們的東西。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。
巴基斯坦警方指控伊姆蘭·汗及其妻子煽動暴力 “`
(SeaPRwire) - 伊斯蘭堡——巴基斯坦警方周四表示，已對被監禁的前總理伊姆蘭·汗、他的妻子和其他人提出多項指控，指控他們煽動暴力，此前數日的抗議和衝突造成至少6人死亡，數十人受傷。 汗的妻子布什拉·比比率領數千人從該國西北部前往首都伊斯蘭堡遊行，要求釋放自2023年8月以來一直被監禁的汗。汗已經面臨超過150起訴訟，但支持者表示這些訴訟是出於政治動機。 比比是一位靈性治療師，在警方周二午夜發動突襲驅散數千名示威者時逃離。她在一個貪污案中保釋在外，當時她從西北部的開伯爾-普赫圖赫瓦省領導了這次抗議活動。 當局表示，警方自周日以來在伊斯蘭堡及其周邊地區逮捕了近1000名示威者。 據伊斯蘭堡警方稱，至少有6人（包括4名安全人員）在車輛撞向他們時喪生，警方將此歸咎於汗的支持者。 警方根據巴基斯坦反恐法，對汗、比比和伊斯蘭堡和拉合爾市的其他人提出了指控。當局指控他們煽動人們襲擊安全部隊並擾亂治安。 汗面臨150多項指控，但他的政黨巴基斯坦正義運動黨（PTI）表示將繼續努力爭取他的釋放。 周四，規劃和發展部長阿山·伊克巴爾和信息部長阿塔烏拉·塔拉爾告訴國際媒體，汗的支持者“想要佔領首都”，其中一些人攜帶武器。他們說，這些武器在午夜突襲行動中被查獲。 伊克巴爾說，安全部隊使用催淚瓦斯和警棍驅散人群。他駁斥了正義運動黨關於一些汗的支持者死於警方實彈射擊的說法。他補充說，這不是一次和平集會，因為抗議者使用了槍支。 這是自汗於2022年被罷免以來，震動該國的最新動盪。 由於政治緊張局勢，巴基斯坦證券交易所周二損失超過17億美元，但周四通過首次突破100,000點而恢復。總理謝巴茲·謝里夫表示，反彈是經濟改善的標誌。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。
Netflix瘋狂卡司柯爾曼·多明戈，一部70年代風格的時代偏執驚悚片
(SeaPRwire) - Muncie Daniels 只想讓自己的聲音在充斥著公共論述的喧囂中被聽到。這位雄心勃勃的 CNN 評論員，也是 Netflix 動作驚悚片《瘋狂》(The Madness) 的主角，一直忽略自己混亂的個人生活，並且逐漸失去對進步價值觀的重視。但所有這些平淡無奇、商業化的職業生涯都無法阻止這位由多才多藝的艾美獎得主飾演的角色，捲入極右翼和激進左翼、邊緣億萬富翁和生活在社會邊緣的另類人士之間的戰爭。事實上，這場戰爭威脅著要摧毀他所取得的一切成就。 這是一個及時的設定，緊隨一場讓一方獲得權力、疏遠另一方，並讓美國的公共廣場比以往更加喧囂混亂的總統選舉之後。《瘋狂》(The Madness) 的創作者 Stephen Belber (Tommy) 和他的聯合節目統籌 VJ Boyd，將我們對論述的集體倦怠轉化為一部 70 年代風格的偏執驚悚片，其基礎是當今的極端兩極分化。《瘋狂》(The Madness) 可能會涉及虛假等同——政治小說中一個常見的陷阱，它將中庸視為目的本身。而且該劇在描繪各派系的個性特點和怪癖時，有時會顯得滑稽。儘管如此，它主要還是成功的，這歸功於 Domingo 的表演、Muncie 的複雜性，以及最重要的是，它所傳達的當代混亂和徒勞的強烈感覺。 Muncie 希望逃離一切，於是他在波科諾山區租了一間小屋來創作他的小說。他想要逃避的東西包括一個他仍然深愛的舊情人 (Marsha Stephanie Blake)、這對情侶怨恨的青少年兒子 (Thaddeus J. Mixson)、一個他一直忽略的大女兒 (Gabrielle Graham)、一位在全國電視台上幾乎稱他為賣國賊的同事，以及在他潛意識深處，圍繞著他父親的未解決的焦慮，他的父親讓其他值得讚揚的理想導致他走向暴力。Muncie 並沒有寫出一本暢銷書，反而發現自己被誣陷犯下了當地白人至上主義者的謀殺案，而他恰好是唯一目擊者。 Muncie 是一位專欄作家，他為了主流平台和家庭的穩定而放棄了堅定的信念和個人成功，突然間成為了逃犯，背負著他努力超越的一切的重量，從系統性種族主義到他父親的罪孽，同時還要面對比一些新納粹更富有、更强大的黑暗勢力。曾經是媒體馬戲團的領班，現在卻成了籠中的獅子。他必須判斷哪些相信他無辜的少數盟友——一位邊緣媒體人物 (Bri Neal)、受害者的分居妻子 (Tamsin Topolski)、一位有自己計劃的聯邦調查局探員 (John Ortiz)——才是他真正可以信任的。這既是一個可怕的處境，也是一個機會，讓他終於開始欣賞那些他沒有回報其忠誠的朋友和家人。Domingo 以細膩和智慧的方式傳達了這層細節，使 Muncie 成為該類型中罕見的刻畫豐富的英雄，該類型往往優先考慮情節而不是人物。 有時，他所居住的世界陷入瘋狂的細節則不那麼令人信服。有時，為了將政治光譜的兩端都描繪成瘋狂的，該劇接近於卡通化。讓 Muncie 拜訪一個反法西斯「槍支公社」還不夠嗎？—他正在尋找的那個人還必須光顧換妻俱樂部嗎？然而，《瘋狂》(The Madness) 仍然產生共鳴，這很大程度上要歸功於其無所不在的恐慌氛圍，這種恐慌是由 Muncie 成為邪惡個人手中的棋子的焦慮所驅動的，這些邪惡個人有能力將社會彎曲成他們的意志，並由巧妙的動作場面所強調。現在這麼多政治驚悚片，從……到《劫機》(Hijack)，都為了避免冒犯國內外的觀眾而刻意迴避，有一部至少承認氛圍變得非常緊張的劇集真是令人欣慰。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。
NEFECON(R) Included in National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL)
HONG KONG, Nov 29, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On November 28, the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security announced the "National Reimbursement Drug List (2024)" (NRDL), which will officially take effect on January 1, 2025. NEFECON(R), the first etiological treatment for IgA nephropathy developed by Everest Medicines, was successfully included in the NRDL. This milestone signifies a breakthrough in advancing the standardization of IgAN treatment and improving accessibility and affordability, offering hope for millions of IgAN patients in China. NEFECON(R) has been prescribed in mainland China since May this year and has been approved in Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, South Korea and in Singapore under the trade name Nefegan(R).NEFECON(R) is the first ever treatment for IgAN to receive full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the first non-oncology therapeutic to receive breakthrough therapy designation in China by the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), underscoring its globally leading position and exceptional clinical value. Recently, at the 2024 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Meeting, data from the open-label extension (OLE) phase of the NefIgArd Phase 3 trial demonstrated that patients undergoing a second course of NEFECON(R) treatment experienced similar benefits in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) preservation and proteinuria reduction as observed after the initial treatment, with good tolerance. These findings further validate the feasibility and efficacy of long-term treatment strategies, aligning with recommendations from the "KDIGO 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for The Management Of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN) And Immunoglobulin A Vasculitis (IgAV)", highlighting NEFECON(R)'s innovation and clinical value in IgAN treatment. NEFECON(R) was also listed as the only treatment proven to reduce the levels of pathogenic forms of IgA and IgA immune complexes.IgAN is highly prevalent in Asia and is one of the main causes of kidney failure in young adults in China. Statistics show that with approximately 5 million IgAN patients in China and over 100,000 newly diagnosed patients annually, there is a significant unmet clinical demand. Since NEFECON(R)'s first prescription was issued in Mainland China in May 2024, the product has demonstrated strong market performance. According to Everest Medicines' interim report, NEFECON(R) achieved RMB1.673 billion in sales within its first month, reflecting widespread recognition of its therapeutic benefits and the significant demand for innovative therapies among Chinese patients.With NEFECON(R)'s successful inclusion in the NRDL, its accessibility and coverage in China are expected to increase significantly, driving sustained and robust commercial revenue growth for Everest Medicines. This milestone not only strengthens the company's leadership in nephrology but also injects new momentum into optimizing resource allocation and promoting synergistic development. As reimbursement coverage leads to expanded market penetration, this development is poised to be a key catalyst in unlocking the full value of the company's core products, further accelerating the reevaluation of its market potential.NEFECON(R) included in the NRDL is a testament to Everest Medicines' differentiated commercial strategy. Another core product, XERAVA(R) (eravacycline) is the world's first fluorocycline antibiotic for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections, continues to excel in the field of complicated intra-abdominal infections. According to the recently released final report of the "Comprehensive Evaluation Project on the Clinical Application of Eravacycline", the drug demonstrated an impressive overall treatment effectiveness rate of 90.1%, further affirming its clinical value and safety. As of the first half of 2024, XERAVA(R) achieved cumulative sales of RMB2.33 billion, underscoring its strong market acceptance and potential.In the autoimmune disease portfolio, VELSIPITY(R) continues to make steady progress in its commercialization journey. In October, under the "Hong Kong and Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect" policy, VELSIPITY(R) received approval from the Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration and is now available for use in three designated medical institutions within the Greater Bay Area. Earlier this year, VELSIPITY(R) was also approved for use in Macau and Singapore. In addition, Everest Medicines recently submitted a new drug application (NDA) for VELSIPITY(R) in Hong Kong and plans to submit an NDA in Mainland China by the end of the year. As Everest Medicines' third commercialized product, VELSIPITY(R) is poised to become a key growth driver, with significant market potential expected to unfold as its adoption expands further.Everest Medicines continues to make significant strides in innovative R&D, with its proprietary mRNA development platform now fully localized. The company's first personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, EVM16, has Initiated an Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trial (IIT). Additionally, EVER001, a next-generation covalent reversible Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor being developed globally for the treatment of renal diseases, marks another important advancement. Everest Medicines will host an investor call on December 4th to discuss the results of the Phase 1b/2a clinical study of EVER001 in primary membranous nephropathy, highlighting its potential to drive future growth.Driven by the inclusion of NEFECON(R) in the NRDL and the continued progress of its core pipeline, Everest Medicines' business model demonstrates its resilience and strength. The company remains steadfast in fulfilling its commitments to investors while strengthening market confidence in its innovation and long-term growth potential. With a diversified focus on renal, infectious, and autoimmune diseases, Everest Medicines is harnessing its robust commercialization platform to fuel growth, steadily advancing toward its vision of becoming Asia's leading global biopharmaceutical company. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Niyo Doubles Click-Through Rates and Improves Customer Retention with CleverTap
SAN FRANCISCO, CA & MUMBAI, Nov 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Niyo, India’s leading fintech startup, teamed up with CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform, to improve customer experiences through personalized engagement and real-time interactions. Since its founding in 2015, Niyo has been revolutionizing financial services in India, particularly with its international travel cards and app-based financial services, catering to the evolving needs of its users.In its almost decade-long journey, Niyo recognized the challenges that modern Indian travellers face at every touchpoint while venturing abroad. It sought a feature-rich user engagement platform that would effectively deliver the right solutions to its customers and found the ideal partner in CleverTap. By leveraging CleverTap’s advanced automation tools, Niyo enhanced its onboarding processes, while ensuring compliance with regulations, and streamlining customer experiences. This collaboration empowered Niyo to reduce drop-offs during the customer journey, automate personalized messages, and re-engage dormant users.By deploying CleverTap’s integrated platform, Niyo achieved:・2x increase in click through rates, leveraging Clever.AI for emotionally intelligent content.・40% optimized conversion rate through pinpoint targeting, ensuring personalized and relevant communication at every step.・12% re-engagement of dormant users through targeted campaigns, highlighting Niyo’s success in winning back inactive customers.Sushanth Ravikumar, SVP - Head of Marketing, Niyo, said - “At Niyo, delivering a seamless and personalized experience for our customers is a top priority. CleverTap has been instrumental in elevating this experience. Its robust automation and communication tools have streamlined our onboarding process while maintaining compliance in the highly regulated sector. What started as a tool to streamline everyday operations has become a key force in helping us preserve customer trust, even during challenging times. Its ability to adapt to real-time shifts in customer engagement offers us a definitive edge in an ever-changing dynamic, solidifying our long-term confidence in the platform.”Sidharth Pisharoti, Chief Revenue Officer, CleverTap, said - “We are excited to collaborate with Niyo as they continue to innovate in the travel fintech space. Through our partnership, we’ve been able to enhance Niyo’s customer engagement by focusing on delivering personalized and timely experiences. This has not only streamlined their processes but also improved customer satisfaction, particularly in key areas like onboarding and transaction management. We look forward to supporting Niyo as they scale and evolve their offerings in this dynamic market.”About Niyo Niyo is India’s leading banking fintech that has revolutionized "travel banking" for Indians. The company was co-founded by banking veteran Vinay Bagri (currently, CEO) and technology veteran Virender Bisht (currently, CTO) in 2015. Niyo offers zero forex debit and credit cards, which provides the best banking experience and value for international travellers. This unique solution was invented by Niyo in 2015 and has helped over 2 million Indians by saving more up to 5% on their international transactions with Zero Forex offering. In this last Series-C round in 2022, Niyo raised $130 million, which was led by global VC and PE firms, Accel, Lightrock, and Multiples. Its other investors include Prime Venture Partners, Horizons Ventures, Tencent, JS Capital, Social Capital, and Beams Fintech Fund. Niyo operates out of a corporate office in Bengaluru and has a sales presence in more than 20 states and union territories.Visit: GoNiyo.comAbout CleverTapCleverTap is the leading all-in-one customer engagement platform that helps brands unlock limitless customer lifetime value. CleverTap is trusted by over 2000 brands like Decathlon, Domino’s, Levis, Jio, Emirates NBD, Puma, Croma (A Tata Enterprise), Swiggy, SonyLIV, Axis Bank, AirAsia, TD Bank, Ooredoo, and Tesco, to help build personalized experiences for all their customers. The platform is powered by TesseractDB™ – the world’s first purpose-built database for customer engagement, offering speed and cost efficiency at scale.Backed by top-tier investors such as Accel, Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, CDPQ and 360 One, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, with presence across Seattle, London, São Paulo, Bogota, Mexico, Amsterdam, Sofia, Dubai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore, Vietnam, and Jakarta.For more information, visit CleverTap.com or follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clevertap/ X: https://twitter.com/CleverTap Forward-Looking StatementsSome of the statements in this press release may represent CleverTap's belief in connection with future events and may be forward-looking statements, or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. CleverTap cautions that such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties that could result in the actual outcome being absolutely different from the results anticipated by the statements mentioned in the press release.Factors such as the development of general economic conditions affecting our business, future market conditions, our ability to maintain cost advantages, uncertainty with respect to earnings, corporate actions, client concentration, reduced demand, liability or damages in our service contracts, unusual catastrophic loss events, war, political instability, changes in government policies or laws, legal restrictions impacting our business, impact of pandemic, epidemic, any natural calamity and other factors that are naturally beyond our control, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different, from those anticipated by such statements. CleverTap does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or updated or revised status of such statements. Therefore, in no case whatsoever will CleverTap and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction.For more information:SONY SHETTYDirector, Communications and CSR, CleverTap+91 9820900036sony@clevertap.com ASHMIT CHAUDHARYAssociate Consultant, Archetype+91 8850752121ashmit.chaudhary@archetype.co Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Dmall Inc. Announces Proposed Listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
HONG KONG, Nov 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China’s largest retail digitalization solution provider – Dmall Inc. (“Dmall” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 02586.HK), today announced the proposed listing of its shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Hong Kong Stock Exchange”).Dmall plans to offer 25,774,000 Shares (subject to the over-allotment option), of which 23,196,600 Shares will be International Offer Shares (subject to reallocation and the over-allotment option), representing approximately 90% of the initial offer shares; the remaining 2,577,400 Shares will be Hong Kong Offer Shares (subject to reallocation), representing approximately 10% of the initial offer shares. The Offer Price is HK$30.21 per Share, plus brokerage of 1.0%, SFC transaction levy of 0.0027%, Hong Kong Stock Exchange trading fee of 0.00565% and Accounting and Financial Reporting Council transaction levy of 0.00015% (payable in full on application in Hong Kong dollars and subject to refund).Dmall will open for Hong Kong Public Offering in Hong Kong at 9 a.m., November 28, 2024 (Thursday), and close at 11:30 a.m., December 3, 2024 (Tuesday). Dealings in shares of Dmall on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is expected to commence on December 6, 2024 (Friday). The shares will be traded in board lot of 100 shares each. The Company’s stock code will be 02586.HK.UBS Securities Hong Kong Limited, CMB International Capital Limited and China Merchants Securities (HK) Co., Limited are the Joint Sponsors. UBS AG Hong Kong Branch, CMB International Capital Limited, China Merchants Securities (HK) Co., Limited, CLSA Limited and China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited are the Joint Global Coordinators, Overall Coordinators, Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Managers.After deducting the underwriting commissions and other estimated offering expenses payable by the Company, with an Offer Price of HK$30.21 per Offer Share, the Company estimates that it will receive net proceeds of approximately HK$623.7 million from the Global Offering after deducting the underwriting commissions and fees, and other estimated expenses in connection with the Global Offering and assuming that the Over-allotment Option is not exercised. In line with Dmall’s strategies, the proceeds from the Global Offering are intended to be used for the following purposes and in the following amounts – approximately 42.1%, or HK$262.6 million, to develop new applications and new service modules; approximately 30.0%, or HK$187.1 million, for talent acquisition associated with the expansion of Dmall’s operations; approximately 10.0%, or HK$62.4 million, to selectively pursue strategic cooperation, investments and acquisitions that are complementary to its organic growth strategies, particularly those that can complement Dmall’s product offerings, strengthen its technology capabilities, and solidify its market position; approximately 7.9%, or HK$49.3 million, to expand its sales network and further strengthen its brand reputation; and approximately 10.0%, or HK$62.4 million, for working capital and general corporate purposes.Dmall was founded in 2015, which provides retail digitalization solutions to retailers in the local retail industry. According to Frost & Sullivan, Dmall is the largest retail cloud solution provider in China by GMV, with a market share of 13.3% in 2023. The expansion has allowed the Company to become the largest retail cloud solution provider in Asia by GMV in 2023, occupied a market share of 10.9%, according to Frost & Sullivan.As a leading retail digitalization solution provider in Asia, the broadest operational modules coverage enables Dmall to cover diverse customer base in the retail industry and thus obtain deep retail know-how, meet the needs of all major aspects of the retailer's operations. Dmall served 444 customers in the six months ended June 30, 2024, such as Pangdonglai, Luosen (China), Dennis and Maidelong Entities, as well as well-known brands such as Wellcome, Mannings, Guardian, Giant and 7-Eleven (Hong Kong), which operate under the DFI Retail Group, demonstrating a widely validated operating model. The dollar-based net retention ratio was 184% in 2021, 158% in 2022, 117% in 2023 and 123% in the twelve months ended June 30, 2024, remaining robust at above 100%, which underscores Dmall’s ability to further increase customer spending.Dmall has always attached importance to the value created for customers, “customer success” is the starting point of everything the Company does. Dmall has provided services to leading companies in different retail formats, and has successfully expanded its businesses markets outside of the Chinese mainland, comprising Hong Kong SAR, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Poland, Macau SAR, Indonesia, the Philippines and Brunei. In terms of income, the overseas income of the Company in 2023 has exceeded RMB100 million.Dmall achieved strong revenue growth as its revenue grew by 56.6% from RMB848.2 million in 2021 to RMB1,328.3 million in 2022, and further increased by 19.4% to RMB1,585.4 million in 2023. Dmall’s revenue increased by 22.9% from RMB764.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 to RMB939.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024. Dmall has also improved its gross margin during the Track Record Period. Dmall’s gross margins were 20.4%, 38.0%, 35.0%, 36.3% and 38.3% in the years ended December 31, 2021, 2022, 2023 and the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, respectively.Mr. Zhang Feng, co-founder, executive Director and president of Dmall said, “We empower retailers to thrive in the digital era and are committed to becoming the world's leading omnichannel retail digital solutions provider. We will uphold the values of "continuous innovation", always strive, constantly strengthen and uphold our own technical barriers and optimize products and services, maintain core competitiveness, continue to provide customers with high-value services, and help customers' business. We look forward to taking the listing as an opportunity to fully leverage our competitive advantages and utilize Hong Kong's unique financing platform to further enhance our strengths and continue to create greater value for our shareholders and investors.”Issued by Porda Havas International Finance Communications Group for and on behalf of Dmall Inc. For further information, please contact:Porda Havas International Finance Communications GroupMS.Fung Kelly(852) 3150 6763kelly.fung@h-advisors.globalMS.Wang Evie(86) 135 2006 8960evie.wang@h-advisors.global Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Edvantage Group Announces FY2024 Annual Results
Highlights (relevant audited data for the year ended 31 August 2024)- Revenue increased by 17% YoY to approximately RMB2,312 million;- Gross profit rose by 10% YoY to approximately RMB1,124 million;- Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Company rose by 16% YoY to approximately RMB715 million;- Number of student enrolments increased by 11% YoY to approximately 95,600;- Payment of a final dividend of HK10.0 cents per share;- Dividend payout ratio of 30% for the year.HONG KONG, Nov 29, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Edvantage Group Holdings Limited (“Edvantage Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 0382.HK) has announced its audited FY2024 Annual Results for the year ended 31 August 2024 (the “Reporting Period”). During the Reporting Period, the Group actively responded to national policies, vigorously promoted industry-education integration, deepened the connotations of international education, continued to introduce unique new featured majors that match market and industry demands and fully embraced artificial intelligence (“AI”), succeeding in raising education quality and brand presence, thereby achieving steady growth in performance year after year.During the Reporting Period, the Group’s revenue totaled approximately RMB2,312 million, representing an increase of 17% as compared to the corresponding period of the preceding year. The increase was mainly attributable to the continuous enhancement of the Group’s education brand effectiveness, which drove a rise in the number of student enrolments and higher average tuition fees recorded by the Group’s domestic schools. Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Company rose by 16% YoY to approximately RMB715 million. The number of students enrolled in the Group’s schools continued to expand yearly, reaching approximately 95,600, with a year-on-year growth of approximately 11%. The Board of Directors of the Group has recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK10.0 cents per share for the year ended 31 August 2024, which, along with an interim dividend of HK9.6 cents per share, equates to a total annual dividend of HK19.6 cents per share and a dividend payout ratio of 30% for the year.From left to right: Mr. Yan Kwok Ting Sunny, Director of Investment, Corporate Finance & Investor Relations Department;Mr. Liu Yuk Tung, ChiefFinancial Officer; Ms. Liu Yi Man, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer;Ms. Liu Wenqi, Chief Operating Officer;Fully embracing AI and continuously promoting the industry-education integrationOver the past year, the Group witnessed the groundbreaking development of the new generation of artificial intelligence technology. As a vocational education provider, the Group has developed in step with times, fully embracing AI in teaching, management and application. At present, all of its schools are actively promoting AI, fostering its popularity, with AI-embedded courses launched in seven colleges. Subsequent efforts will be made to promote those programmes to cover all faculties and students of all schools under the Group. Meanwhile, the Group actively responded to national policies, continuously deepened industry-education integration, and fully promoted the construction of industrial colleges, cooperating with multiple enterprises renowned in their respective industries to establish artificial intelligence and big data, digital trade, digitalised accounting and business services, research and tourism, jewelry, human resources and other industrial colleges. Those industrial colleges are all set up according to the Ministry of Education requirements for building modern industrial colleges that align with the country’s key industry development strategies, in order to nurture high-quality application-minded talent that emerging industries urgently need. In addition, the Group also entered into school-enterprise cooperation with numerous enterprises to build off-campus practice bases, further promoting the in-depth integration of education chains and industrial chains.Expanding exchange and cooperation of international education and deepening the connotations of international educationThe Group responded to the national advocacy for the opening up of education, “introduction of foreign schools”, and “international expansion of domestic schools”, continuously promoted the internationalisation of vocational education and expanded the partnership network with global renowned universities. By providing high-quality international programs and practice opportunities to students, the Group aims to cultivate innovative talents with global vision, to further raise the international influence of China’s vocational education. During the Reporting Period, the schools under the Group established in-depth cooperation with 51 foreign high schools in the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan and Australia, joining hands to create diverse high-quality international programmes. Furthermore, the Group comprehensively launched international study tours, organising 65 student and teacher study tours to France, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Macau, China and other regions for short-term studies, with over 4,000 teachers and students participating during the Reporting Period. Looking forward, the Group will press on with deepening integration of its schools - domestic and international, strive to build a diversified international education cooperation network, actively promote Chinese vocational education to go global and build an internationally renowned Chinese vocational education brand.Consistently increasing investment in education to build a high-quality education brandThe Group has always adhered to the motto of "Establishing school of the century, Nurturing talents of the nation". Firmly believing that increasing investment in education is an important path towards high-quality education, the Group further expanded the new campus of Guangzhou Huashang College and Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College during the Reporting Period, which includes student dormitories, library, sports centre, teaching buildings and laboratories, providing solid support for future student enrollment and sustainable development of the Group. At the same time, it has kept increasing investment in building a high-quality teaching staff, which has expanded after the Guangzhou Huashang College and Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College established their Guangdong Province Doctoral Workstation respectively. The Group has launched a series of training workshops for teachers to continuously enhance their professionalism and practical teaching abilities, encouraging them to practice what they have learned and help improve school education and teaching quality. By introducing mentors from industries, it works together with enterprises in nurturing professional “dual-qualified” teachers and “dual-skilled” industry mentors, continuing to optimize the combined structure of full-time and part-time faculty teams. The in-depth and precise investment made by the Group in various areas crucial to strengthening school management has brought bountiful results. Guangzhou Huashang College placed third in scientific research competitiveness among private undergraduate colleges in China and has been designated as a key research base for humanities and social sciences among regular higher education institutions in Guangdong Province. Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College has been named a national exemplary vocational college, while the Urban Vocational College of Sichuan ranked second in China and first in Sichuan among Shanghai Ranking's 2024 Best Chinese Private Higher Vocational Colleges. These honors are a strong testament to the Group’s high-quality educational achievements.Looking ahead, the Group will continue to nurture innovative talent, focusing on such areas as industry and education integration, internationalization, and AI to keep up with industry and social development needs, increase investment in education, and keep building a high-quality education brand. It is committed to nurturing highly-skilled interdisciplinary corporate leaders for the country and industries around the world, while continuously making positive contributions to the sustainable development of vocational education.About Edvantage Group Holdings LimitedEdvantage Group Holdings Limited (“Edvantage Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 0382.HK) is the largest private business higher education and vocational education group in the Greater Bay Area, and an early mover in education sector in pursuing international expansion, listed in Hong Kong Main Board on 16 July 2019. The total number of full-time student enrolments of the Group was approximately 96,000 as of 31 August 2024. Operated 9 private education institutions, namely, Guangzhou Huashang College (Applied Undergraduate), Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College (Higher Vocational Education) and Guangdong Huashang Technical School (Secondary Vocational Education) located in Guangdong Province, the PRC; Urban Vocational College of Sichuan (Higher Vocational Education) and Urban Technician College of Sichuan (Secondary Vocational Education) in Sichuan Province, the PRC; GBA Business School (GBABS) in Hong Kong, the PRC; Global Business College of Australia (GBCA) and Edvantage Institute Australia (EIA) in Australia; as well as Edvantage Institute (Singapore) (EIS) in the downtown of Singapore.While focusing on school operations, the Group also actively fulfil corporate social responsibility, extensively contributing to social welfare programmes including charity, poverty alleviation, education and revitalisation, in order to take the initiative in repaying society through action. Since its listing, the Group has made outstanding contributions in the field of ESG and has won the “Best ESG Innovation Award” from Zhitong Finance and the “Outstanding Enterprise for ESG Innovative Practice” from Gelonghui in 2024. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
耐賦康(R)納入新版國家醫保藥品目錄
香港, 2024年11月29日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 11月28日，國家醫療保障局和人力資源與社會保障部發佈了《國家基本醫療保險、工傷保險和生育保險藥品目錄（2024年）》（以下簡稱「國家醫保藥品目錄」），並宣佈新版目錄將於2025年1月1日起正式實施。在此次目錄更新中，雲頂新耀旗下全球首個IgA腎病對因治療藥物——耐賦康(R)成功納入，這一里程碑標誌著耐賦康(R)在推動IgA腎病規範化治療和提升患者用藥可及性方面取得了重要突破，為中國數百萬腎病患者帶來了治療希望。截至目前，耐賦康(R)已相繼在中國大陸、中國澳門、中國香港、新加坡、中國台灣和韓國獲批上市。耐賦康(R)作為全球首個獲得美國食品藥品監督管理局（FDA）和歐洲藥品管理局（EMA）完全批准的IgA腎病治療藥物，於2023年11月通過優先審評程序正式獲得中國國家藥品監督管理局(NMPA)的批准，用於治療原發性IgA腎病的成年患者，是中國唯一獲得IgA腎病適應症的治療藥物。耐賦康(R)憑藉其全球領先的地位和卓越的臨床價值，贏得了國際醫學界的廣泛認可。最近，在2024年美國腎臟病學會（ASN）年會上，耐賦康(R)Ⅲ期臨床試驗的開放標籤擴展研究（OLE）結果公佈。研究表明，接受第二個治療療程的IgA腎病患者在估算腎小球濾過率（eGFR）和蛋白尿改善方面，取得了與首次治療相當的顯著療效，並且耐受性良好，進一步驗證了長期治療策略的可行性和有效性。這一研究結果與國際權威指南《2024 KDIGO IgA腎病和IgA血管炎臨床管理實踐指南（公開審查草案）》中的治療建議高度一致，凸顯了耐賦康(R)在IgA腎病領域的創新性和臨床價值。同時，耐賦康(R)也是被指南草案證實迄今為止唯一被證明可以降低致病性IgA和IgA免疫複合物水平的治療方法。IgA腎病在亞洲地區的發病率較高，是中國青壯年腎衰的主要病因之一。根據統計，中國目前約有500萬名IgA腎病患者，每年新增確診人數超過10萬，且臨床治療需求巨大。自2024年5月耐賦康(R)在中國大陸上市以來，已展現出強勁的市場表現。根據雲頂新耀半年報數據，耐賦康(R)上市僅一個月，銷售額即突破人民幣1.673億元，反映出市場對其卓越療效的高度認可，以及中國患者對創新治療方案的強烈需求。這一成績進一步印證了耐賦康(R)作為一項創新療法的巨大潛力，同時也彰顯了其在滿足未被滿足的臨床需求方面的重要價值。隨著耐賦康(R)成功納入國家醫保藥品目錄，將顯著提升其在中國市場的可及性和覆蓋率，為雲頂新耀創造持續且強勁的商業化收入增長動能。這一重要突破不僅進一步鞏固了公司在腎病治療領域的市場領導地位，也為優化資源配置和實現協同發展注入了新動力。同時，隨著醫保放量的逐步兌現，這一進展有望成為推動公司核心產品價值釋放的重要催化劑，進一步帶動市場對公司整體價值的重估。耐賦康(R)成功納入醫保藥品目錄僅是雲頂新耀在差異化商業化佈局中的一個縮影。作為全球首個氟環素類抗菌藥物，依嘉(R)（依拉環素）在重症抗感染領域展現出卓越的表現。根據最新發佈的「依拉環素臨床應用綜合評項目」終期報告，依嘉(R)治療結束時的總治療有效率高達90.1%，進一步驗證了其突出的療效與良好的安全性。這一結果不僅鞏固了依嘉(R)在抗感染領域的重要地位，也彰顯了其更廣闊的應用潛力和臨床價值。截至2024年上半年，依嘉(R)累計銷售額已達到2.33億元，充分體現了市場對其的高度認可和接受度。在自身免疫疾病領域，重磅藥物伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R)）的商業化進程正在穩步推進。今年10月，伊曲莫德已獲批在三家粵港澳大灣區「藥械通政策」指定醫療機構率先使用。此前，該藥於今年上半年分別在中國澳門和新加坡獲得上市批准，並已於近期在中國香港遞交新藥上市許可申請，公司預計將在今年年底向中國內地遞交新藥上市申請。作為雲頂新耀的第三款商業化產品，伊曲莫德有望成為公司新的增長動力。隨著未來在中國市場的進一步推廣和應用，其巨大的市場潛力將逐步釋放。與此同時，雲頂新耀持續在創新研發領域取得突破。公司自主研發的mRNA技術平台已完成本土化佈局，首個個性化腫瘤治療性疫苗EVM16已啟動臨床試驗。此外，作為新一代高效共價可逆BTK抑制劑的EVER001，雲頂新耀擁有其在全球範圍內開發用於治療腎病領域的權益。據悉，雲頂新耀將於12月4日舉行線上投資者會議，公佈EVER001在治療原發性膜性腎病的1b/2a期臨床研究資料。這些進展將為公司未來增長提供重要支撐。在耐賦康(R)醫保准入以及核心管線持續利好的推動下，雲頂新耀的商業模式再次得到驗證，不僅展現了兌現對投資者承諾的堅定決心，也強化了資本市場對公司創新能力與長期發展潛力的信心。憑藉在腎病、感染性疾病、自身免疫疾病及腫瘤治療領域的差異化創新佈局，雲頂新耀正以卓越的商業化能力驅動增長，穩步邁向成為亞洲領先的全球綜合性生物製藥企業的目標。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.