(SeaPRwire) - 《時代》雜誌總編輯Sam Jacobs於12月11日在紐約市與獲選為《時代》2024年度CEO的超微公司(AMD)董事長兼CEO Lisa Su進行了一次廣泛的對話，地點是在一場晚宴上。 與《時代》年度人物專題報導同步推出的是「時代年度盛典」活動，活動還包括與《時代》2024年度「運動員」、WNBA球星 的對話，以及2024年度偶像、獲得EGOT獎（艾美獎、格萊美獎、奧斯卡獎和東尼獎）的音樂家 的表演。 半導體晶片為電腦、手機、汽車、網絡服務和人工智能程序提供動力。無論是發送郵件、線上購物、串流電影還是與AI助理聊天，都有很大的機會是AMD晶片在幕後提供部分運算能力。 在蘇博士這位工程師領導這家計算巨頭的十年裡，AMD的整體價值首次超過競爭對手英特爾(Intel)，而且自她上任以來，其股票交易價格幾乎增長了50倍。雖然目前尚不清楚唐納德·川普總統的第二個任期將對她的產業產生什麼影響，但蘇博士謹慎樂觀地表示：「我們對業務持樂觀態度。」 然而，蘇博士對人工智能在社會各個方面帶來變革性變化的潛力則更加肯定。她稱人工智能是「我職業生涯中見過的最重要的技術」。儘管人工智能僅處於「非常非常初級」階段，但她預測它在「12個月後將會更加令人驚嘆10倍」。 Jacobs指出，許多最先進的晶片都是在海外生產的。當他問她這些晶片何時才能在美国生產時，她估計需要三到五年時間。她解釋說，晶片只是在相對較近的時間才成為一個備受關注的政治問題，並引用了在COVID-19大流行期間開始的 晶片短缺。從那以後，該領域的投資大幅增加。 然後Jacobs提到了她的競爭對手Nvidia和Intel。英特爾(Intel)的CEO Pat Gelsinger最近辭職，當被問及誰應該接替他時，蘇博士沒有點名，但她表示她「非常尊重Pat作為一位同事」，並強調這個職位「是一個艱巨的工作」。當Jacobs問拜登總統的政府是否鼓勵她將AMD與Intel合併時，她回答說沒有。 儘管存在競爭，蘇博士表示「這個市場上有多個贏家」，並且半導體公司彼此需要：「我們正在與半導體行業的許多公司合作，因為沒有任何一家公司擁有所有好的想法。這是一個我們絕對需要走到一起的地方。有些地方我們會競爭，有些地方我們會合作。」 在最後一個問題中，Jacobs指出，領導者有時做出的最重要決定是不做某事，並詢問蘇博士是否願意舉例說明。蘇博士說，有時她的董事會會問她為什麼AMD不生產像手機或平板電腦這樣流行的小型電腦設備。她認為AMD必須堅持自己最擅長的事情：製造底層技術，並開玩笑說：「10年前，大型電腦並不性感，但現在它們有點性感了。」 Jacobs回應道：「好吧，Lisa Su，謝謝你讓超級電腦變得性感。」 時代年度盛典由美國家庭保險公司、絕對伏特加、Land O’Lakes和耐克贊助。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。
馬里布野火蔓延，數千人疏散，天氣好轉
(SeaPRwire) - 加州馬利布——南加州官員報告，一場風驅動的野火在夜間顯著擴大，迫使數千人，包括雪兒和狄克·范戴克等名人，撤離他們在馬利布的住所，但預報員表示，消防員將因天氣狀況好轉而獲得喘息機會。 由於沿海城市大部分地區都發布了疏散令，居民焦急地等待着查看他們的財產是否倖免於難。這場野火於週一晚些時候爆發，到週三早上已蔓延至超過6平方英里（16平方公里），僅控制了7%。 超過1500名消防員正在與大火搏鬥，許多人攀登陡峭的山谷，靠近火焰線，其他人則用水龍頭澆滅馬廄倒塌的屋頂和燒焦的房屋。 「深而崎嶇的地形，加上強風和低濕度，持續對消防員造成挑戰，」加州林業和防火局（Cal Fire）在一份事件更新報告中說。 國家氣象局表示，最強烈的風，陣風達到每小時40英里（每小時64公里），已經過去。 「今天早上我們的狀況比過去30多個小時好多了，」馬利布市長道格·斯圖爾特在週三的新聞發布會上說。 儘管預計天氣將好轉，但預報員表示，陣風將持續到週三上午，尤其是在山區，火災危險仍然很高。聖塔安娜風是臭名昭著的季節性風，是乾燥的陣風，從內陸吹向海岸，將潮濕的海風推回。 洛杉磯縣消防局局長安東尼·C·馬龍表示，大火一夜之間擴大了近40%。官員們表示，至少有7500座建築物，大多數是住宅，受到威脅，至少有12600人正在疏散。 大部分破壞發生在馬利布，這是一個位於洛杉磯西緣，約有1萬人口的社區，以其令人驚嘆的懸崖和祖瑪海灘而聞名，祖瑪海灘出現在許多好萊塢電影中。火焰燒到了名人的海濱豪宅、馬場附近，大學被迫就地避難。許多人冒着濃煙和灰燼，從宿舍撤離到圖書館，因為火焰在附近的峽谷中咆哮。 大學在週二晚上的一份更新報告中表示，初步分析顯示校園建築物幾乎沒有損壞。火勢減弱，但仍可見一些火焰。 目前尚不清楚大火是如何開始的。馬龍說，有七座建築物被摧毀，另外九座建築物遭到損壞。 他說，馬利布市政廳位於大火的路線上，因此官員們不得不搬遷到附近的卡拉巴薩斯作為緊急行動的基地。 馬利布發生過許多大火，現在出現了一個熟悉的循環，曾經鬱鬱蔥蔥的植被被燒焦了。 「它燃燒，它再生，我們具有韌性和力量，」市長週二說。 范戴克是許多在馬利布擁有住宅的名人之一，他在Facebook上發文說，當大火襲來時，他和他的妻子阿琳·西爾弗撤離了。儘管夫婦倆和他們的大多數動物都安全撤離，但他們的貓波波在他們離開時逃跑了。「我們祈禱他會沒事，我們在塞拉撤退區的社區能從這些可怕的大火中倖存下來，」他寫道。 雪兒接到命令後撤離了她在馬利布的住所，並住進了一家酒店，她的發言人麗茲·羅森伯格週二晚些時候說。 大火於週一晚上11點前不久爆發，並迅速向南移動，越過著名的太平洋海岸公路，一直延伸到海洋，那裡海灘上排列着大型住宅，崎嶇的內陸峽谷極易發生火災。官員們說，一度火焰威脅到歷史悠久的馬利布碼頭，但該建築物得到了保護。 由於南加州愛迪生公司（Southern California Edison）考慮到聖塔安娜風，其強勁的陣風可能會損壞電氣設備並引發野火，因此約有4萬名客戶斷電，其中包括洛杉磯縣的1.1萬名客戶。愛迪生公司發言人加布里埃拉·奧內拉斯表示，週一晚上6點或7點左右，馬利布的大多數客戶都被切斷了電力供應。 2018年席捲馬利布的大火造成3人死亡，1600座房屋被毀，是由愛迪生公司的設備引發的。 雖然馬利布以其名人、超級富豪居民而聞名，但馬利布少年和女孩俱樂部執行董事凱西·厄內斯特週二表示，她尤其擔心也居住在該社區的低收入和中等收入家庭、牧場主和農民。 「我稱這些居民為馬利布的心臟，」她說。「他們只是普通的家庭——沒有人在他們的財產上降落直升機。」 達齊奧從洛杉磯報道。美聯社記者克里斯托弗·韋伯在洛杉磯；艾米·塔克辛在加利福尼亞州奧蘭治縣；加布里埃拉·阿翁在聖地亞哥；凱西·麥克科馬克在新罕布什爾州康科德；為本報告做出了貢獻。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。
BBMSL與Yedpay HK強勢聯手推出全新品牌「AbbyPay」
香港, 2024年12月12日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 金融雲支付處理及收單機構交易寶有限公司The Payment Cards Group Limited（「PCG」）與樋熥商戶服務有限公司Black Bear Merchant Services Limited（為BBMSL Limited「BBMSL」之控股公司）欣然宣佈共同簽署成立全新策略聯盟，建立新品牌及集團控股公司ABBY Pay&Tech Holdings Limited（「AbbyPay」），全資持有BBMSL及Yedpay HK。AbbyPay將借助PCG所持有的Visa、Mastercard、美國運通、銀聯和JCB直接授權的收單行（Acquirer）身份，結合亞洲首個金融雲電子支付處理和結算平台A3A及BBMSL強大客戶基礎，加強為香港及其他地區商戶提供電子支付收款服務。這次策略聯盟除了提升市場佔有率，覆蓋本地商戶達至50,000，以多個品牌服務市場不同要求，同時亦加速以支付科技賦能本地商戶，整合本地支付行業。左至右：AbbyPay代表麥晉傑先生、交易寶有限公司創辦人胡靜波先生、BBMSL行政總裁余孟滔先生、BBMSL財務總裁周愛詩女士、交易寶有限公司聯合創辦人及營運總監戴錦瑜女士共同主持簽約儀式。PCG聯合創辦人及營運總監戴錦瑜Beatrice Tai表示：「這次聯手標誌著PCG在亞太地區支付解決方案領域的重要一步。憑藉我們A3A平台的技術優勢，結合BBMSL的市場影響力，AbbyPay將能為微型商戶、中小企業及大型商戶提供創新、無縫的支付和結算解決方案，並快速高效地開拓新市場，在亞太地區覆蓋多個行業。我們期待著AbbyPay繼續擴展業務版圖，進一步整合本地支付行業，加強PCG在支付行業的市場地位。」BBMSL行政總裁余孟滔Gerald Yu表示：「這次的行動充分代表了PCG對BBMSL多年專注香港本地市場的努力和成就的高度認可，亦反映了對我們共同協力的潛力和信心。自 2017年，BBMSL在香港中小微企商戶市場擁有顯著的市佔率，並獲得香港市場的廣泛認同與支持。這些優勢將為AbbyPay的發展奠定堅實的基礎。我期待未來與AbbyPay攜手履行BBMSL的使命、與中小企共同成長，並祝願此合作能創造更輝煌的成就。」在亞太地區引入亞洲首個金融雲電子支付處理和結算平台A3A，釋放電子支付潛力AbbyPay將在日本、新加坡、馬來西亞及泰國等亞太地區市場提供亞洲首個金融雲電子支付處理和結算平台A3A，通過單一API，為主要發卡機構（如：VISA、MasterCard、美國運通、JCB和銀聯）、電子錢包網絡及流動支付平台提供直接端點處理。相比傳統支付處理平台，A3A具備低整合費用、快速簡單整合、即時結算及實時交易數據洞察等競爭優勢。AbbyPay代表麥晉傑先生分享AbbyPay願景。AbbyPay代表麥晉傑Barry Mak表示：「我們現已進入了一個全新的支付時代，AbbyPay在香港支付行業中具有開創性意義，亦會顛覆整個行業，帶來前所未有的機遇。PCG擁有強大的科技實力，而BBMSL則在本地市場擁有深厚的客戶基礎和市場認可。我深信，AbbyPay在香港及亞太地區擁有無限潛力，將引領未來的支付趨勢，能海納各類商戶、由大型連鎖餐飲連鎖龍頭至中小微企，為各類商戶創造價值、領先同儕。」關於Payment Cards Group (PCG)Payment Cards Group （「PCG」）是一家創新且領先的支付科技公司，業務遍及新加坡、香港及亞太地區。成立於2016年，PCG已發展成為一家收單機構，擁有所有主要發卡機構和電子錢包網絡的主要會員資格。PGG旗下的子公司Yedpay已在香港建立穩固領先的支付業務，而另一成員A3A則通過RESTful API開發了金融雲支付處理系統，這不僅顯著節省成本、減少複雜的流程，還為用戶提供實時交易數據和洞察。作為收單處理商，PCG憑藉其亞洲首個金融雲處理和結算平台，為整個支付行業提供了重要支持。公司將秉持「扎根香港，放眼全球」的策略，以尖端的金融科技賦能商戶，助力全球支付生態實現高質量發展。欲查詢更多資料，請瀏覽PCG網站：https://www.yedpay.com/zh/如有傳媒垂詢，請聯絡：AJA (IR and Communications)庾婉華 (Avy Yu)電郵：avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk電話：(852) 9500 4443羅思正 (Eudice Law)電郵：eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hk電話：(852) 9326 1113 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
Huatai Securities Hosts FinTech Summit in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Huatai Securities recently held its first Financial Technology Summit in Hong Kong, themed "Innovation with Technology, Shaping the Future of Finance". The summit brought together experts from government, academia, and industry to discuss AI trends in finance. Key speakers included Zhou Yi, CEO of Huatai Securities, Guo Yike, Provost of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Tan Dai, President and Head of Volcano Engine, Bytedance.In his keynote speech, Zhou Yi stated: "Through technology, Huatai Securities continues to grow, building a strong tech infrastructure while expanding both its financial service offerings and customer base. In the AI era, we're committed to fostering an open ecosystem, supporting FinTech through capital and resources, while bridging global technology partnerships to drive industry transformation through innovation."Discussing generative AI's impact on financial services, Tan Dai highlighted three key trends: "First, broader scope - moving from internal efficiency improvements to enhanced client experience and service assistance. Second, greater depth - progressing from interactive experience innovation to business transformation, with AI enabling new human-machine collaboration models. Third, increased speed – streamlined AI resource management and intelligent agent development platforms now enable business teams to develop innovative applications as easily as building with blocks."At the summit, Huatai launched the Huatai Star CEO Global Accelerator Program, which targets founders of promising early-stage technology companies and aspiring entrepreneurs, pledging to offer comprehensive entrepreneurship training and investment-financing services through Huatai Securities' full-service platform. The company is strategically embracing the generative AI trend, forming ecosystem partnerships that leverage its financial expertise.At the summit, Huatai Securities presented its HUATECH Exhibition, showcasing cutting-edge solutions in cross-border financial services, AI-powered financial innovation, and ecosystem-building, drawing strong interest from attendees who explored and tested the platforms firsthand. On the exhibition, Huatai unveiled its independently developed Global Trading Platform, which offers comprehensive trading services with microsecond-level transaction speeds.During the roundtable sessions, tech startups from various segments shared their experiences and strategies in product innovation and global expansion. Infrastructure technology companies discussed the impact of large language models on enterprise IT architecture, focusing on key factors such as data and computing resources in the AI era.The summit underscored the Company's technological capabilities and global perspective. The company looks forward to participating in international competition with an open and diverse mindset while gathering international perspectives and advanced experiences to jointly build a diverse and innovative FinTech ecosystem.About Huatai SecuritiesIncorporated in April 1991, Huatai Securities is a leading technology-driven securities group in China, with a highly collaborative business model, a cutting-edge digital platform and an extensive and engaging customer base. It provides comprehensive financial services to individual and institutional clients, including wealth management, investment banking, sales and trading, investment management, etc., with a substantial international presence.For enquiries, please contact:Citigate Dewe RogersonBenny Liu Tel: +86 10 6567 5056 Linda Pui Tel: +852 3103 0118Email: HTSC@citigatedewerogerson.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Hong Kong’s exports set for 4% growth in 2025
HONG KONG, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hong Kong’s exports will grow by 4% in 2025, according to new figures released today by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Research. The forecast, which forms part of the HKTDC’s annual Export Outlook, will see Hong Kong’s export levels continue on the upward trajectory maintained throughout 2024.In the last quarter every year, HKTDC Research announces an export forecast for the upcoming year, based on a basket of factors including global, regional and local economic performance.Strong demand in electronics, ASEAN and MainlandAccording to the Export Outlook 2025, electronics enjoyed a 13.5% year-on-year uptick in the first 10 months of the year. Over the coming 12 months, many of the factors that underpinned the sector’s success in 2024 will remain very much in play. Most notably, demand is expected to stay consistently strong among the global business community for AI-enabled systems.Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research, said: “Hong Kong’s rise in export levels in 2025 is likely to be continuously led by the electronics sector. At the same time, consumer sales are expected to be bolstered by the launch of a new generation of AI-integrated smartphones, PCs and other digital devices.”Potential US tariffs loomAlthough the underlying trend remains positive, the 2025 Export Outlook also highlighted a number of potential challenges that may impact Hong Kong’s export activity over the 12 months to come.These concerns stem from the well-publicised commitment on the part of President-Elect Donald Trump to impose massive tariff hikes on goods imported to the US from multiple sources, including Mexico, Canada and Mainland China. If this happens, it is widely expected that global trade flows will be adversely affected, while the process of trade diversion will be inevitably accelerated. In any such scenario, Hong Kong could reasonably expect its own export activity to be impacted.In addition to the general assumption among Hong Kong exporters that any knock-on consequences may only be minimal, however, there are also signs that Mainland China’s overall level of trade has not been unduly constricted by previous tariff arrangements. Indeed, even though two-thirds of Mainland Chinese exports to the US have been subject to tariffs since 2018, Mainland China’s global export share has actually risen from 12.7% six years ago to 14.1% in 2023. There is also some belief that President-Elect Trump’s proposed tariff regime actually represents more of an opening bid in a likely round of negotiations than an absolute certainty.Nevertheless, the threat of tariff rises, coupled with concern over growing geopolitical uncertainties elsewhere in the world, both played a part in the more cautious sentiments expressed by Hong Kong exporters as part of the 4Q24 HKTDC Export Confidence Index.This saw a fall in both the Current Performance Index (from 52.6 in 3Q24 to 50.3 in 4Q24) and the Expectation Index (from 51.4 to 50.0).Nicholas Fu, Senior Economist, said: “Exporters are particularly confident of their future prospects with regard to the ASEAN bloc and Mainland China with the respective Market Expectation Sub-Index readings well above 50 -- ASEAN (55.9) and Mainland China (52.7).”Contrasting fortunes for first and second half in 2025One clear indication from the overall level of caution recorded for 4Q24 is that exporters may try to hedge their bets in 2025 by accelerating their shipping schedules to mitigate the possible consequences of additional tariffs later in the year. The likely upshot of this is that activity will be far more intense in the first half of 2025, before decelerating sharply in the latter half.Irina Fan said: “While 2025 may be a year of two halves, characterised by differing levels of activity, we still see overall export growth as likely to be 4% after factoring in the concerns expressed by traders across a range of global economic uncertainties.”ReferencesHong Kong’s Export Outlook 2025: A Year of Two Halves https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTg2OTc1MzE0MAHKTDC Export Index 4Q24: Heightened Uncertainties Trigger Exporter Caution https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTg2OTc0OTM0MAHKTDC Research website: https://research.hktdc.com/en/Photo download: https://bit.ly/49ACrGDHKTDC Director of Research Irina Fan (left) and Senior Economist Nicholas Fu (right) announced Hong Kong’s Export Outlook 2025 and the HKTDC Export Confidence Index for the fourth quarter of 2024 at a press conference todayHKTDC Director of Research Irina FanHKTDC Senior Economist Nicholas FuMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communication and Public Affairs Department:Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 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.
The Payment Cards Group Limited and Black Bear Merchant Services Limited Join Forces to Launch a New Brand ‘AbbyPay’
HONG KONG, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Payment Cards Group Limited (“PCG”), a cloud-native payment processor and acquirer, and Black Bear Merchant Services Limited (the holding company of BBMSL Limited “BBMSL”) are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic alliance to establish a new brand and group holding company, ABBY Pay&Tech Holdings Limited ("AbbyPay"). Under this new strategic alliance, AbbyPay will leverage PCG's market leading position as an acquirer with principal memberships in all major card schemes including Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, UnionPay, and JCB. The combined group will also leverage strong digital payment technology capabilities from PCG’s A3A, Asia’s first cloud-based payment processing and settlement platform, in servicing BBMSL's strong customer base. This strategic alliance will accelerate PCG’s expansion in market share by covering 50,000 local merchants in Hong Kong and other Asia Pacific regions with multiple brands to meet diverse market demands and empower local merchants through innovative payment technology.From left to right: Mr. Barry Mak, representative of AbbyPay, Mr. Peter Wu, Founder of PCG, Mr. Gerald Yu, Chief Executive Officer of BBMSL, Ms. EsterChow, Chief Financial Officer of BBMSL, and Ms. Beatrice Tai, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of PCG, jointly officiated the signing ceremony.Beatrice Tai, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of PCG, said, "This strategic alliance marks an important milestone for PCG in the field of payment solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. With the technological advantages of our A3A platform, combined with BBMSL's stong market coverage, AbbyPay will provide innovative, seamless payment and settlement solutions for micro merchants, SMEs, and enterprises, rapidly and efficiently tapping into new markets across various industries in the Asia-Pacific region. We look forward to AbbyPay expanding its business footprint and further consolidating the local payment industry, strengthening PCG's leading market position in the payment sector.”Gerald Yu, Chief Executive Officer of BBMSL, said, "This strategic alliance represents PCG's high recognition of BBMSL's years of effort and achievements in the Hong Kong market, reflecting our potential and confidence in working together. Since 2017, BBMSL has held a significant market share in the local SME merchant market and has gained widespread recognition and support in Hong Kong. These advantages will lay a solid foundation for AbbyPay’s development. I look forward to working with AbbyPay to fulfill BBMSL's mission, grow alongside SMEs, and hope this partnership creates even greater achievements."Introducing Asia's first cloud-based payment processing and settlement platform, A3A, in the Asia-Pacific Region to unleash the potential of digital paymentsAbbyPay will offer Asia's first cloud-based payment processing and settlement platform, A3A, across markets in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Through a single API, A3A offers direct end-to-end processing with major card schemes (such as Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, JCB, and UnionPay), e-wallet networks, and mobile payment platforms. Comparing to traditional payment processing platforms, A3A boasts competitive advantages such as low integration fee, speedy and easy integration, instant settlement, and real-time transaction data insights.Mr. Barry Mak, representative of AbbyPay, shared AbbyPay's vision.Barry Mak, representative of AbbyPay, said, "We have entered a new era of payment in the Asia Pacific market. AbbyPay is groundbreaking in Hong Kong's payment industry and will disrupt the entire sector, bringing unprecedented opportunities. PCG has strong technological capabilities, while BBMSL has a solid customer base and market recognition in the local market. I firmly believe that AbbyPay has unlimited potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, leading future payment trends while serving and creating value for all types of merchants, from large chain restaurants to SMEs and micro merchants."About Payment Cards Group (“PCG")Payment Cards Group (“PCG”) is an innovative and leading payment technology company with operations in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2016, PCG has become an acquirer with principal memberships in all major card schemes and e-wallet networks. Its subsidiary, Yedpay, has firmly established itself as a payment acceptance business in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, A3A, another member of PCG, has developed a cloud-native payment processing platform that operates through RESTful APIs, significantly reducing costs and streamlining complex processes while providing users with real-time transaction data and insights. As an acquiring processor, PCG serves as the backbone infrastructure of the entire payment industry by its Asia’s 1st cloud-based processing and settlement platform. Rooted in Hong Kong with a global vison, PCG seeks to empower merchants with cutting-edge payment technology solutions and drive high-quality development in the global payment ecosystem. For more information, please visit PCG’s website: https://www.yedpay.com/en/For media enquiries, please contact:AJA (IR and Communications)Avy YuEmail: avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hkTel: (852) 9500 4443Eudice LawEmail: eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hkTel: (852) 9326 1113 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
CIL Announces Breakthrough in Benzene Recovery, Addressing Cost, Environmental, and Supply Challenges for OLED Display Manufacturers
TEWKSBURY, MA, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL) has successfully developed and implemented a game-changing benzene-d6 recovery program, addressing major pain points for manufacturers of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. This innovative service reduces costs, minimizes environmental impact, and conserves scarce deuterium supplies.OLED display producers rely heavily on deuterated benzene (benzene-d6) as a critical starting material in their synthesis processes. However, this results in significant quantities of depleted benzene-d6, which is no longer usable but still retains considerable deuterium value. The disposal of such depleted material poses environmental challenges and substantial expenses.CIL's benzene-recovery program offers a transformative solution. Customers can now return their depleted benzene-d6 to CIL, where it undergoes a proprietary re-enrichment process to restore it to virgin material quality. This service is available at a significant cost savings compared to new benzene-d6, providing significant economic benefits.Beyond the financial advantages, the program has far-reaching environmental and supply implications. It eliminates the need for costly disposal, reduces the demand on increasingly scarce deuterium (derived from heavy water, D2O) and conserves this vital resource for its growing applications in science, medical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor production.Recycling offers several sustainable benefits. It reduces pollution by releasing fewer chemicals into the environment. Recycling also saves energy, as reprocessing chemicals like benzene requires less energy than producing them from raw materials. This leads to lower greenhouse gas emissions, helping to combat climate change."This initiative underscores CIL's commitment to collaboration and innovation in addressing our customers' most pressing challenges," said Cliff Caldwell, CEO of CIL. "By recovering and re-enriching depleted benzene-d6, we create a circular economy approach that is both economically and environmentally sustainable. As the world's largest supplier of benzene-d6, we are uniquely positioned to deliver this groundbreaking service."CIL's benzene recovery program is the result of 12 months of dedicated development, expansion, and rigorous testing to ensure reliable capacity and uncompromising quality. CIL invites interested parties to inquire about the program's details and how to participate.About Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc.CIL is the world's largest manufacturer and global supplier of stable isotopes and stable isotope-labeled compounds used in research, environmental, pharmaceutical, medical diagnostic, OLED, and industrial markets. CIL subsidiary ABX, located in Dresden, Germany, is active in the development and commercialization of radio isotopic-labeled compounds for the diagnosis and treatment of cancers. CIL is an operating business owned by Otsuka Pharmaceutical. The CIL business consists of two facilities in the Boston, MA, area; a large isotope-enrichment production plant in Xenia, OH; CIL China; CIL Canada; ABX in Dresden, Germany; and Eurisotop in Saclay, France. For more information on CIL, visit isotope.com.Contact InformationCrissy Kriskocrissyk@isotope.com1.978.269.1930SOURCE: Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Virturo Unveils Next-Gen CFD Trading Platform Empowered by AI and Human Expertise
London, UK – December 12, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – Virturo (https://virturo.com/) is proud to introduce its next-gen CFD trading platform empowered by AI and human expertise. In the ever-evolving landscape of online trading, Virturo is redefining the standard for CFD trading by blending cutting-edge AI technology with the expertise of experienced trading specialists. Recognized with prestigious awards such as the Finance Feeds Awards 2023 for Outstanding Multi-Asset Trading Platform and the Fund Intelligence Operations and Services Awards 2023 for Best CFD Trading Platform, Virturo sets the benchmark for the industry. At the heart of Virturo’s platform is its AI-driven trading system, which provides real-time, data-backed signals and insights, helping traders make informed decisions. However, what truly sets Virturo apart is the seamless integration of human supervision. While AI analyzes market data, a team of skilled investment professionals ensures that trades are executed strategically, mitigating risks and maximizing opportunities for traders. This combination of advanced technology and personalized guidance empowers traders to navigate complex markets with confidence, whether they are engaging in cryptocurrency, forex, or CFD trading. Virturo Forex Broker Review: An In-Depth Analysis of Excellence At the heart of Virturo’s success lies its innovative platform, a dynamic and multi-asset solution setting the standard in online trading. This state-of-the-art platform empowers investors to trade over 3,000 assets, including cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, and CFDs. The comprehensive Virturo full broker review reveals a platform that seamlessly integrates advanced risk management tools, making it a standout choice for traders seeking precision and discipline. Automated Trading Features with Advanced Risk Management Orders: A Key Feature of Virturo Virturo redefines the trading landscape with the integration of advanced automated trading systems, embodying the principles of precision and discipline. Through the platform, users can deploy advanced risk management orders, such as stop-loss, take-profit, and future orders, ensuring a strategic and forward-thinking approach to trading. By planning trades in advance, traders can lock in opportunities, avoid emotional decision-making, and manage risk effectively. For instance, consider a scenario where a trader places future orders on the Virturo Forex Broker platform to capitalize on anticipated market movements. The system allows the trader to set predetermined buy or sell orders based on specific price levels or conditions. As the market evolves, these orders are executed automatically, enabling traders to secure entry points without needing to monitor the markets constantly. This feature is particularly beneficial in volatile conditions, ensuring traders do not miss opportunities while maintaining control over their strategies. Virturo Crypto Trading: Capitalizing on Positive Market Trends Virturo provides real-time guidance, empowering traders to make informed decisions. Market analysts at Virturo offer personalized insights, guiding users through the intricate world of CFD and crypto trading. By combining advanced analytical tools with expert advice, Virturo ensures its users are well-equipped to navigate the financial markets successfully. In a recent Yahoo Finance article predicting positive trends in the crypto market in 2024, the emphasis on Bitcoin’s potential growth becomes an exciting prospect. Virturo’s platform, with its diversified asset options, positions users to capitalize on these opportunities. 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雲頂新耀宣佈伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R)）在中國澳門的首張處方落地
上海, 2024年12月12日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 雲頂新耀（HKEX 1952.HK）是一家專注于創新藥研發、臨床開發、製造和商業化的生物製藥公司，今日宣佈伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R), etrasimod）於12月11日在中國澳門鏡湖醫院開出首張處方，這也是伊曲莫德在雲頂新耀亞洲授權區內獲批後開出的首張處方，標誌著這款自身免疫性疾病領域的重磅產品正式開始惠及亞洲患者。伊曲莫德是一款創新的先進療法，於2024年4月獲得中國澳門特別行政區藥物監督管理局正式批准，每日一次口服，用於治療16歲及以上中重度活動性潰瘍性結腸炎（UC）患者。潰瘍性結腸炎是一種慢性、復發性、非特異性炎症性疾病，隨著病情延長，致殘率和結直腸癌發生率會不斷上升。伊曲莫德亞太臨床試驗牽頭研究者、世界胃腸病學會執行理事、亞太消化學會副主席、中國人民解放軍空軍軍醫大學附屬西京醫院吳開春教授表示：「伊曲莫德具有良好的獲益-風險特徵。這種新一代S1P調節劑通過口服、每日一次的治療方案，可快速起效，並達到無激素緩解、黏膜癒合。近期公佈的亞洲多中心Ⅲ期臨床研究誘導期與維持期結果進一步證實了該藥物的臨床優勢。期待伊曲莫德在亞洲其他地區早日獲批，惠及更多患者。」雲頂新耀首席執行官羅永慶表示：「伊曲莫德中國澳門首張處方落地，是雲頂新耀商業化進程中的又一里程碑。到2030年，中國的潰瘍性結腸炎患者人數預計將比2019年增加一倍以上，達到約100萬人，患者對創新療法存在巨大未滿足需求。繼今年4月在澳門獲批後，伊曲莫德作為雲頂新耀第三款商業化新藥，將為更多潰瘍性結腸炎患者帶來治療新選擇。今年我們也將在中國大陸地區遞交伊曲莫德的新藥上市許可申請，以進一步推進伊曲莫德的用藥可及性，造福更多患者。」在今年7月公佈的伊曲莫德治療中重度活動性潰瘍性結腸炎的亞洲多中心Ⅲ期臨床研究結果中，伊曲莫德取得了在誘導期和維持期治療的積極頂線結果，且安全性良好，一天一次口服方便，為該藥物在臨床實踐中的廣泛應用進一步提供了堅實的科學依據和支持。10月，該研究的完整誘導期資料在第32屆歐洲消化疾病周（UEGW 2024）上公佈，研究結果顯示，伊曲莫德治療組的所有主要和關鍵次要療效目標均達到具有統計學意義和臨床顯著性的改善：與安慰劑組相比的臨床緩解率、內鏡改善率和臨床應答率的治療差異分別達到20.4%、28.6%和32.0%。伊曲莫德於去年10月和今年2月先後在美國和歐盟獲得新藥上市批准。作為雲頂新耀自身免疫性疾病領域的重磅產品，伊曲莫德亦於今年上半年陸續在中國澳門、新加坡獲得新藥上市批准。此外，雲頂新耀也於近期在中國香港遞交了伊曲莫德的新藥上市許可申請，並獲得正式受理。今年10月，得益於「港澳藥械通」政策，伊曲莫德正式獲得「粵港澳大灣區內地臨床急需進口港澳藥品批件」批准，可以在中山大學附屬第一醫院、南方醫科大學深圳醫院、佛山複星禪誠醫院與廣州和睦家醫院四家大灣區藥械通政策指定的醫療機構先行使用，後續伊曲莫德將在其他藥械通資質醫院陸續引入。關於伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R), etrasimod）伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R)，etrasimod）是一種每日一次口服的高選擇性鞘氨醇-1-磷酸（S1P）受體調節劑，採用優化的藥理學設計，與S1P受體1、4和5結合。伊曲莫德目前已在美國、歐盟、加拿大、澳大利亞、英國、瑞士、以色列以及中國澳門和新加坡獲得新藥上市批准。關於雲頂新耀雲頂新耀是一家專注于創新藥和疫苗研發、臨床開發、製造和商業化的生物製藥公司，致力於滿足亞洲市場尚未滿足的醫療需求。雲頂新耀的管理團隊在中國及全球領先製藥企業從事過高質量研發、臨床開發、藥政事務、化學製造與控制（CMC）、業務發展和商業化運營，擁有深厚的專長和豐富的經驗。雲頂新耀已打造多款疾病首創或者同類最佳的藥物組合，公司的治療領域包括腎科疾病、感染性和傳染性疾病、自身免疫性疾病。有關更多信息，請訪問公司網站：www.everestmedicines.com。前瞻性聲明本新聞稿所發佈的信息中可能會包含某些前瞻性表述，乃基於本公司或管理層在做出表述時對公司業務運營情況及財務狀況的現有看法、相信、和現有預期，可能會使用「將」、「預期」、「預測」、「期望」、「打算」、「計畫」、「相信」、「預估」、「確信」及其他類似詞語進行表述。這些前瞻性表述並非對未來業績的保證，會受到風險、不確定性及其他因素的影響，有些乃超出本公司的控制範圍，難以預計。因此，受我們的業務、競爭環境、政治、經濟、法律和社會情況的未來變化及發展等各種因素及假設的影響，實際結果可能會與前瞻性表述所含資料有較大差別。本公司及各附屬公司、各位董事、管理人員、顧問及代理未曾且概不承擔更新該稿件所載前瞻性表述以反映在本新聞稿發布日後最新信息、未來項目或情形的任何義務，除非法律要求。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
Everest Medicines Announces the First Prescription of VELSIPITY(R) Issued in Macau
SHANGHAI, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, "Everest", or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative therapeutics, today announced that the first prescription of VELSIPITY(R) (etrasimod) has been issued on December 11th at Kiang Wu Hospital in Macau. It is also the first prescription issued for VELSIPITY(R) within Everest Medicines' licensed territories in Asia following its approval, marks the official beginning of this new therapy benefiting patients across Asia.VELSIPITY(R) is an innovative advanced therapy that was officially approved by the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau of Macau in April 2024. It is an oral treatment taken once daily for the treatment of patients aged 16 and above with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). UC is a chronic, relapsing, idiopathic inflammatory disease, and with prolonged disease duration, the risk of disability and colorectal cancer incidence continues to rise."As a next-generation S1P receptor modulator, VELSIPITY(R) can provide patients with a chance for corticosteroid-free remission, mucosal healing, and rapid symptom relief." said Prof. Wu Kaichun with the First Affiliated Hospital of AFMU, the principal investigator for etrasimod's Asia clinical trial." The recently announced results of the Asian multicenter Phase III clinical study for induction and maintenance periods further confirm the clinical advantages of VELSIPITY(R). We look forward to VELSIPITY(R) being approved in other regions of Asia soon to benefit more patients.""The first prescription of VELSIPITY(R) in Macau marks another milestone in the commercialization process of Everest Medicines." said Rogers Yongqing Luo, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Medicines." By 2030, the number of patients with UC in China is expected to more than double compared to 2019, reaching approximately 1 million, with a significant unmet need for innovative therapies. Following its approval in Macau this April, VELSIPITY(R), the third commercialized product of Everest Medicines, will bring new treatment options to more patients with moderate to severely active UC. We plan to have VELSIPITY(R) submitted for new drug application in mainland China by the end of this year, further enhancing its accessibility and benefiting more patients."In the results of the multi-center Phase 3 clinical trial of etrasimod in Asia for the treatment of subjects with moderately to severely active UC, which were announced in July this year, etrasimod achieved positive results in both the induction and maintenance phases of treatment, with good safety, and the convenience of once-daily oral administration, further providing a solid scientific basis and support for the broad application of the drug in clinical practice. In October, the complete induction phase data of the study were presented at the 32nd United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW 2024), showing that all primary and key secondary efficacy endpoints in the etrasimod treatment group achieved statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements compared to the placebo group at week 12: the treatment differences between the etrasimod group and the placebo group in clinical remission rate, endoscopic improvement rate, and clinical response rate reached 20.4%, 28.6%, and 32.0%, respectively.VELSIPITY(R) was approved in the United States and the European Union in October last year and February this year, respectively. As a core product for Everest Medicines, VELSIPITY(R) was successively approved in Macau and Singapore in the first half of this year. Everest Medicines has also submitted a new drug application for VELSIPITY(R) in Hong Kong, China which has been officially accepted.In October of this year, through the "Hong Kong and Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect" policy, VELSIPITY(R) has officially been approved for patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) by the Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration and can first be used in the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University and Guangzhou United Family Healthcare, four of the medical institutions designated by the Connect Policy in the Greater Bay Area. Subsequently, VELSIPITY(R) will be introduced in other qualified hospitals under the connect policy.About VELSIPITY(R) (etrasimod)VELSIPITY(R) is a once-daily, oral, sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator that selectively binds with S1P receptor subtypes 1, 4, and 5. Regulatory approvals have been granted in US, EU, Canada, Australia, Singapore, UK, Switzerland, Israel and Macau for VELSIPITY(R) in ulcerative colitis.About Everest MedicinesEverest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products and vaccines that address critical unmet medical needs for patients in Asian markets. The management team of Everest Medicines has deep expertise and an extensive track record from both leading global pharmaceutical companies and local Chinese pharmaceutical companies in high-quality discovery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, business development and operations. Everest Medicines has built a portfolio of potentially global first-in-class or best-in-class molecules in the company's core therapeutic areas of renal diseases, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. For more information, please visit its website at www.everestmedicines.com.Forward-Looking Statements:This news release may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements, including descriptions regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company or its officers with respect to the business operations and financial condition of the Company, which can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, or other factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company and are unforeseeable. Therefore, the actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and assumptions, such as future changes and developments in our business, competitive environment, political, economic, legal and social conditions. The Company or any of its affiliates, directors, officers, advisors or representatives has no obligation and does not undertake to revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances after the date of this news release, except as required by law. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
JCB, AEON Credit Service Indonesia, and Biznet, Indonesia’s Leading Internet Provider, Launching AEON Biznet JCB Precious Card, Co-Brand Card
TOKYO & JAKARTA, Dec 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PT JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB), PT. AEON Credit Service Indonesia, a local subsidiary of AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "AEON Credit Service Indonesia") and PT. Supra Primatama Nusantara (hereinafter "Biznet") have launched the AEON Biznet JCB Precious Card, designed to provide the best experience for their users.This is a credit card for individuals in partnership between Biznet, the leading Internet provider in Indonesia, AEON Credit Service Indonesia and JCB, the only international payment brand from Japan.Main benefits of AEON Biznet JCB Precious Card1) Provide unique and differentiated Japanese benefits under the key concept "SUGOI JAPAN," which only JCB can offer.2) Biznet offers a special plan where cardholders only need to pay for 9 months of Biznet internet service using this card to enjoy an additional 3 months free, making it a 12-month subscription.3) As an AEON Biznet JCB Precious cardholder, you can get a Biznet WiFi Fiber Modem for free through cashback worth IDR 600,000 (approximately 5,500 yen).4) Discounts up to 20% at AYANA-affiliated hotels, restaurants and spas, and 15% discounts at Kawano Group restaurants.5) AEON Credit Service Indonesia's unique cashback privileges at AEON Indonesia's supermarkets, etc.6) The AEON Biznet JCB Precious Cardmembers can enjoy a perpetual free annual fee waiver.JCB, in cooperation with AEON Credit Service Indonesia and Biznet, will work to create more added value in the Indonesian market, aiming to become the preferred payment brand of Indonesian customers through JCB's unique hospitality and valuable services.About BiznetBiznet is an integrated digital infrastructure company in Indonesia, providing Internet, Submarine Cable, Data Center, Cloud Computing and IPTV services. They are committed to building modern infrastructure with the aim of reducing the digital gap between Indonesia and other developing countries. Biznet owns and operates the Fiber Optic network and the largest data center in Indonesia. For more information about the company and services, please visit biznetnetworks.com.About AEON Credit Service Indonesia (AEON)AEON is a subsidiary of AEON Financial Service, Co., Ltd. which operates under the auspices of AEON Co, Ltd in Japan. AEON has been established since 2006 and launched its first credit card in 2013, making AEON the first non-bank credit card issuer in Indonesia.To apply for an AEON-Biznet Credit Card, customers can apply online through the AEON website at https://www.aeon.co.id/ or visit Biznet website at https://biznethome.net/.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 49 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 158 million card members. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ ContactAnna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
JCB to Enable Seamless Transactions on ETA Applications for UK-Bound Travellers
TOKYO & LONDON, Dec 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co, Ltd, the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co, Ltd, Japan’s only international payment brand, today announced JCB Cards are now being accepted for paying the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) application fee for JCB Cardmembers travelling to the United Kingdom (UK). Starting 8 January 2025, visitors from designated countries and territories will require an ETA before entering the UK. In response to this change, JCB is pleased to announce that applicants can now pay the ETA application fee using their JCB Cards, providing added convenience and ensuring a seamless payment experience during the application process.This collaboration comes at a crucial time, as the new UK border regulations require an ETA application fee of £10 (GBP) via the official UK ETA website. By accepting JCB, the UK government ensures a seamless and accessible application process for JCB's 158 million cardmembers worldwide. This partnership allows cardmembers to use their preferred payment method on the official UK ETA website, removing potential barriers, and providing a convenient and much faster solution as they prepare for their travels to the UK.With international travel experiencing a resurgence, the UK is preparing for a new wave of visitors. As shown in the latest report from Visit Britain (Oct 2024), data shows a gradual increase of inbound visits and spend in the UK, especially amongst Asian countries and territories. Although these numbers are still behind 2019, the report highlights that Japan was amongst the countries and territories which saw the strongest growth from 2023. By enabling JCB Card acceptance for ETA applications, the UK is welcoming a large segment of international travellers, many from Asia, and removing friction from the entry process. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to simplify travel procedures and strengthen border security."JCB is delighted to provide our cardmembers with a smooth and efficient way to apply for their UK ETA," said Ray Shinzawa, Managing Director, JCB International (Europe) Ltd. "This partnership reflects our commitment to enhancing the travel experience for our cardmembers and supporting initiatives that promote secure and convenient cross-border travel."About JCB JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 49 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 158 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ MEDIA CONTACTS: JCB International (Europe) Ltd. Diana Lee: dlee@jcbeurope.eu JCB (Head Office in Japan)Anna Takeda: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Fujitsu develops video analytics AI agent to support safe, secure, and efficient frontline workplaces
KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the development of a video analytics AI agent for frontline workplaces. The AI agent uses spatial video and image data from workplace camera footage, as well as written information, to draft reports and make recommendations for workplace improvements. The AI agent will be positioned as a core technology of Fujitsu’s AI service "Fujitsu Kozuchi". Fujitsu will provide a trial environment for the AI agent in fiscal year 2024 and commence in-house implementation from January 2025.The AI agent is based on a multimodal large language model (LLM). The AI agent trains itself to recognize 3D images of the workplace using information from written documentation (i.e., safety rules, etc). Context memory technology uses written information to selectively retain only the relevant data, enabling the analysis of long-duration video content with world-leading accuracy (1).The AI agent will be evaluated by FieldWorkArena, an evaluation environment newly developed by Fujitsu, under the supervision of Carnegie Mellon University. FieldWorkArena will be made available for the researcher community from December 2024, with tasks being added to GitHub and the Fujitsu Research Portal in December 2024.Figure 1: The video analytics AI agent for frontline workplacesTraining to operate in the frontline workplace based on written documentationThis technology augments the AI agent’s video data comprehension capabilities using information from written documentation to help the LLM understand what it cannot from video content alone. Figure 2 below shows how this technology can be applied to understand the spatial relationship between people and objects. In addition to spatial relationships, the technology will also help the AI agent to recognize workplace objects and individual tasks carried out by employees. Potential applications of this technology include assessing the distances between people and objects in logistics and construction sites, and automatically updating work-task status via production management systems to visualize production status in real time.Figure 2: Training to operate in the frontline workplaceEfficiently retaining context data from video contentWhen large, long-duration video content is input into current multimodal LLMs, it suffers framerate drops which results in poor response accuracy. To solve this issue, Fujitsu focused on the selective attention mechanism found in humans, which efficiently processes visual information by focusing on the contextually important details. This technology allows for the user to provide a prompt for a specific type of behavior to focus on in a video, i.e., “safe behavior in humans.” The AI agent will then select only the specific frames and features that correspond to the prompt and compress and store them as video context data. Using this video context data, the multimodal LLM can process long-duration video content without the frame rate dropping. In a question-answering benchmark test carried out using long-duration video content including videos of more than 2 hours, Fujitsu achieved the world's highest answer accuracy with the smallest storage capacity as compared to conventional video compression technology for multimodal LLMs.Figure 3: Retaining video context data through selective attentionFieldWorkArenaUnder the supervision of Carnegie Mellon University's Associate Professor Graham Neubig and Assistant Professor Yonatan Bisk, Fujitsu has developed the FieldWorkArena, an evaluation environment for its video analytics AI agent service. The FieldWorkArena includes a bank of images and video content from actual frontline workplaces including plants and warehouses, documents such as rules and instruction manuals, simulations of business systems, and sets of tasks for the AI agent to solve (Figure 4). It will evaluate the performance of AI agents in actual operations.Figure 4: Examples of data and tasks in the FieldWorkArena(1) Benchmark carried out on December 12, 2024. Accuracy of responses to 599 question subsets (those that can be answered referring to video content alone) using the ultra-long video duration benchmark InfiniBench (average video length 49 minutes, maximum video length 151 minutes)About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Fujitsu develops world’s first multi-AI agent security technology to protect against vulnerabilities and new threats
News Facts:- New multi-AI agent security technology leverages collaborating AI agents to protect against cyberattacks before they occur and address the increasing sophistication and frequency of modern threats- Multiple AI agents specializing in attack detection, defense, and business continuity testing, enabling organizations to address vulnerabilities and new threats proactively- Proactive approach to security significantly reduces response times to vulnerabilities, mitigating the risks associated with the rapid evolution of cyberattack techniques and the proliferation of generative AIFujitsu today announced that it has developed a multi-AI agent security technology as a core technology of its AI service Fujitsu Kozuchi. The system coordinates multiple AI agents with different specialties to simulate cyberattacks, protection strategies, and business continuity measures, thereby helping companies and public organizations to develop and enact proactive security measures against new threats and vulnerabilities.The system comprises three main technologies: Security AI agent, multi-AI agent collaboration and generative AI security enhancement.Fujitsu will commence field trials of the technology for generative AI security enhancement in partnership with Cohere Inc., beginning December 2024 and plans to release part of the multi-AI agent collaboration technology as open-source software (OSS) on OpenHands, an AI agent platform developed with the strong support of AI research world leader Carnegie Mellon University, in January 2025. Starting in March 2025, the full suite of technologies will be rolled out globally and offered on a trial basis.Fujitsu’s multi-AI agent security technology empowers IT system administrators and operations personnel, even those without specialized security expertise, to build applications that enable proactive security measures. It ensures the safe and secure implementation of generative AI within enterprise IT systems, allowing organizations to fully leverage the benefits of this technology while mitigating associated risks.Fujitsu is committed to contributing to the development of a trustworthy digital society where prosperity and stability coexist, as outlined in its materiality approach. Fujitsu’s newly developed multi-AI agent security technology represents a significant step towards delivering on that commitment.Figure 1: Overview of the multi-AI agent security technologyTechnology overview1. Security AI agentNew technology that includes three fundamental AI agents for proactive security measures.These agents incorporate technology co-developed with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, a world leader in cybersecurity research.Attack AI agent: Uses tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) analogy engine to propose effective attack scenarios against target systems for new threats.Defense AI agent: Proposes countermeasures based on the company's risk profile.Test AI agent: Automatically builds a verification virtual environment (cyber twin) from the production system to analyze the impact of countermeasures.The test AI agent runs reciprocal attack and protection simulations with the attack AI agent and defense AI agent on a cyber twin, enabling proactive defenses against new vulnerabilities. Our AI agents are characterized by co-creative learning, which tackles complex and unknown problems through collaborative and adversarial learning between AI agents with diverse skills.Figure 2: Example of collaboration among the three security AI agents2. Multi-AI agent collaborationThis technology enables seamless collaboration between AI agents and is versatile and applicable beyond security. When AI agents collaborate, ensuring data confidentiality, privacy protection and adherence to the policies of each organization is a significant challenge. To address this, Fujitsu implemented a secure agent gateway coordination function within each organization's AI agent infrastructure. This allows for autonomous control of collaboration policies, enabling seamless AI agent collaboration without the need for explicit consideration from AI agent developers.3. Generative AI security enhancementTo prepare for emerging threats to generative AI, Fujitsu, in collaboration with Ben-Gurion University, has developed an LLM vulnerability scanner that can automatically and comprehensively check security resistance, and LLM guardrails that automatically protects and mitigates against attacks. The LLM vulnerability scanner addresses over 3,500 of the latest vulnerabilities known to exist in generative AI, including a proprietary generative code vulnerability check function. Adaptive prompting technology selects the optimal attack prompt based on the LLM's response, enabling highly accurate attack assessments. Furthermore, vulnerability explanation technology leveraging generative AI makes vulnerability assessment easy, even for non-security experts. The LLM guardrails work in conjunction with the LLM vulnerability scanner to ensure the safe and secure operation of generative AI by automatically applying guard rules that detect and reject malicious prompts deemed to require action during IT system operations, thereby preventing inappropriate responses. The LLM vulnerability scanner and LLM guardrails work with the attack AI agents and defense AI agents to enable proactive security measures for systems.Figure 3: Generative AI security enhancement technologyAssociate Professor Graham Neubig of Carnegie Mellon University, comments:“The development of AI agents is rapidly advancing worldwide. OpenHands, an open-source project strongly supported by Carnegie Mellon University, facilitates the development of diverse AI agent services, functionalities, and technologies by incorporating external expertise. Combining Fujitsu's multi-AI agent collaboration technology with OpenHands could significantly accelerate the development of cross-organizational multi-AI agent applications, which would be a remarkable achievement.”Professor Yuval Elovici of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, comments:“Fujitsu's innovative 'Cyber Twin' technology empowers companies to validate security policy compliance while simulating new attack and defense scenarios in a risk-free virtual environment. By enabling rigorous testing of business continuity without affecting real-world systems, this technology provides organizations with a powerful tool to swiftly address emerging new vulnerabilities and implement proactive, adaptive security strategies.”Seraphina Goldfarb-Tarrant, Head of Safety, Cohere Inc., comments:“Secure systems are mission-critical for enterprises to adopt and benefit from AI development. We're excited that our ongoing work with Fujitsu enables Japanese companies to leverage AI with our best-in-class multilingual models and security enhancement technology.”Future PlansFujitsu aims to further expand its AI agent capabilities to automate a wider range of security tasks. This includes developing agents for secure design, incident response, and security audits. Fujitsu will also continue to strengthen its technology for generative AI security enhancement, expanding its coverage to address vulnerabilities and mitigate hallucinations specific to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications, ensuring even greater security and reliability for generative AI deployments.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
BDO公佈「2024年第六屆BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎」得獎名單
香港, 2024年12月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球第五大會計及諮詢網絡BDO公布第六屆BDO環境、社會及管治大獎（「大獎」）得獎名單，獲獎企業把ESG原則及對氣候變化的考量融入業務策略，並透過推行具影響力及長遠的可持續發展措施，積極強調ESG的重要並推動其發展。本年度BDO ESG大獎獲上市公司大力支持，於提名階段已錄得逾110間公司參選，創六年新高。所有進入決賽的入圍者均獲邀出席頒獎典禮，親身見證得獎名單誕生。（按此或見下列完整名單*）「碳中和」再度成為BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎2024的主題大獎，強調企業於減緩氣候變化及塑造綠色未來所擔當的重要角色。主題大獎致力表揚於「碳中和」方面體現最佳實踐的上市公司，包括在減少碳排放量及計劃和採取有關措施方面等。今年競逐主題大獎的公司非常優秀，實力旗鼓相當，共有三間公司獲此殊榮，打破往績。立信德豪會計師事務所董事總經理林鴻恩先生表示：「BDO於2018年首次舉辦大獎，當時上市公司剛起步探索推行ESG，時至今日，我們樂見越來越多上市公司重視及實踐ESG的長遠發展。迄今，BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎獲市場高度認可。BDO 作為可持續發展的倡導者，對於有越來越多香港上市公司重視ESG感到非常高興。從評審過程中，我們觀察到參選公司推行有關ESG的舉措，質素較以往有所提升，而且更具前瞻性。隨著ESG的重要性及影響力不斷擴大，我們希望藉大獎與各業界一起持續提高香港的綠色水平，鞏固我們作為綠色金融中心的地位。」立信德豪會計師事務所董事總經理江智蛟先生表示：「隨著社會對可持續性和社會責任的關注不斷增加，越來越多投資者和機構將ESG納入其投資決策中，並傾向支持那些符合ESG準則的企業。企業透過實行ESG政策，能夠建立良好的聲譽，有助於提升業務的競爭力，吸引更多投資者。BDO作為這方面的專業，致力於不同領域為香港上市公司提供支持，例如協助他們進行ESG報告及風險管理，為他們提供各項有關提升ESG表現的建議等。我們希望大獎能喚起社會各持份者的ESG意識，未來可見到更多香港上市或非上市公司同樣重視ESG的實踐。」立信德豪會計師事務所董事兼風險諮詢服務總監鄭文漢表示：「今年獲獎企業涵蓋多個行業，所有獲提名公司均在各個競逐領域展示出超卓表現。BDO為一眾致力在可持續發展方面努力不懈的得獎公司感到自豪，同時亦非常榮幸BDO能透過此獎項及我們的專業，支持所有為建立更環保和負責任商業環境而作出貢獻的公司。」BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎 2024得獎者 (得獎者排名不分先後，以公司英文名稱排序)ESG 最佳表現大獎 – 大型市值中銀香港(控股)有限公司 (02388.HK)香港電訊信託與香港電訊有限公司 (06823.HK)聯想集團有限公司 (00992.HK)ESG 最佳表現大獎 - 中型市值瑞聲科技控股有限公司 (02018.HK)嘉里建設有限公司 (00683.HK)信義光能控股有限公司 (00968.HK)ESG 最佳表現大獎 – 小型市值協合新能源集團有限公司 (00182.HK)信德集團有限公司 (00242.HK)越秀服務集團有限公司 (06626.HK)最佳 ESG 報告大獎 - 大型市值香港電訊信託與香港電訊有限公司 (06823.HK)中國生物製藥有限公司 (01177.HK)創科實業有限公司 (00669.HK)最佳 ESG 報告大獎 – 中型市值嘉里建設有限公司 (00683.HK)電訊盈科有限公司 (00008.HK)信義光能控股有限公司 (00968.HK)最佳 ESG 報告大獎 – 小型市值新世界百貨中國有限公司 (00825.HK)信義能源控股有限公司 (03868.HK)越秀服務集團有限公司 (06626.HK)ESG 年度大獎 – 大型市值香港電訊信託與香港電訊有限公司 (06823.HK)ESG 年度大獎 – 中型市值嘉里建設有限公司 (00683.HK)ESG 年度大獎 – 小型市值越秀服務集團有限公司 (06626.HK)ESG突出表現大獎 — H股公司中國鐵塔股份有限公司 (00788.HK)上海電氣集團股份有限公司 (02727.HK)中興通訊股份有限公司 (00763.HK)主題大獎聯想集團有限公司 (00992.HK)越秀地產股份有限公司 (00123.HK)中興通訊股份有限公司 (00763.HK)圖片說明BDO及評審團代表出席2024年BDO環境、社會及管治大獎頒獎典禮。2024年BDO環境、社會及管治大獎各得獎公司、BDO及評審團合影。 編輯垂注有關香港立信德豪會計師事務所有限公司 (BDO Limited)香港立信德豪會計師事務所有限公司是BDO會計師事務所國際網絡的香港成員所。BDO國際網絡遍佈全球166個國家及地區，透過逾1,770多個辦事處及超過115,600多名專業人員，在世界各地提供財務諮詢服務。立信德豪自1981年在香港成立，致力透過全面的專業服務協助企業成長。專業服務包括審計服務、風險諮詢服務、專項諮詢服務及稅務服務。有關詳情，可參閱網站www.bdo.com.hk。查詢聯絡盧瑞燕立信德豪市場部高級經理及部門主管香港劉玉娟立信德豪市場部高級經理香港縱橫財經公關顧問有限公司李惠兒李希彤電話 +852 2218 3042手提 +852 9613 5175salalo@bdo.com.hk電話 +852 2218 2325手提 +852 9285 4151heidilau@bdo.com.hk電話 +852 2864 4834sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk電話 +852 2864 4813sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
物流行業乘政策東風 順豐控股價值股屬性凸顯
香港, 2024年12月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 據信報報道，12月9日，中共中央政治局召開會議，分析研究2025年經濟工作。會議強調，實施更加積極有為的宏觀政策，擴大國內需求，推動科技創新和産業創新融合發展。業內人士普遍認為，會議提出的政策取向更加積極，意味著2025年宏觀政策逆周期調節力度將較2024年進一步加大，為經濟穩增長提供更大動能。在積極的宏觀政策和貨幣正常的推動下，未來生產端及消費端的復甦將利好物流行業，迎來進一步的增長空間。已於近日登陸港交所的亞洲物流龍頭順豐控股（6936.HK），通過多網融通等精益化管理實現降本增效，從而使得2024年前三季度總收入超2,000億人民幣，收入和歸母淨利潤同比增長9.4%、21.6%，其充分應對複雜環境的能力得到印證。11月27日，其「A+H」雙上市平台的成功建立，將有助於公司更好地在各細分物流領域強化優勢，提升盈利能力。核心業務增長穩健，領先地位穩固速運業務一直是順豐控股的主要收入來源，2024年上半年該業務板塊實現收入約人民幣990億元，同比增長7.6%。其中，時效快遞是順豐控股的旗艦產品，主要包括順豐特快及順豐標快。公司重新定義了中國時效快遞的標準，通過精準的送達時間承諾確立了時效快遞的最高標準。根據國家郵政局公佈的信息，自2013年以來，順豐的時效快遞服務在中國所有時效快遞服務中錄得最短的送達時間。根據弗若斯特沙利文報告，按2023年收入計，前兩大時效快遞服務提供商佔中國市場份額85.1%，而順豐控股以63.9%的市場份額成為中國的絕對領導者。2021年至2023年，時效快遞業務收入從人民幣989.62億元增長至1,154.56億元，複合年增長率為8.0%；2024年上半年，收入約人民幣591.86億元，佔比達44.0%。新業務勢頭強勁，拓寬安全邊際依託時效快遞的能力，順豐控股採用「1到N」的增長策略，以具戰略性及高品質服務的方式，切入毗鄰產品及市場。在逐步鞏固速運及大件核心業務的同時，同城即時配送業務、供應鏈及國際業務等新業務也穩步發展，形成多元增長曲線。在同城即時配送服務板塊，公司為有點對點同城配送需求的商家及消費者提供同城配送，覆蓋的主要場景包括食品飲料、雜貨、3C電子產品和服裝。根據弗若斯特沙利文報告，按2023年收入計，順豐控股是中國最大的第三方同城即時配送服務提供商。2021年至2023年，該業務分部收入複合年增長率為20.0%；2024年上半年，錄得收入約人民幣40.23億元，同比增長18.1%。就供應鏈及國際服務業務而言，通过旗下順豐豐豪、順新暉、嘉里物流等，順豐控股為各行業客戶提供優質的一體化供應鏈解決方案，涵蓋採購、生產、配送、銷售、售後等供應鏈全鏈條。與此同時，公司提供覆蓋全球的綜合國際配送服務，主要包括國際快遞服務、跨境電商配送服務及海外本地快遞服務。2023年《財富》中國500強企業中有超過45%為公司2023年國際物流服務的客戶。於2024年上半年，該分部實現收入約人民幣329.14億元，收入佔比為24.5%。另值得一提的是，於2023年，順豐控股為476家中國500強企業提供服務，並且在亞洲綜合物流服務提供商中擁有最高的優質客戶覆蓋率。此外，天網（航空運輸網絡）、地網（陸地運輸網絡及信息網）融通和資源共享帶來進一步成本協同效應，使得公司成本結構也持續優化。作為綜合快遞物流龍頭，順豐控股進入了高質量可持續增長的新階段，遠期國際業務有望打開盈利向上空间。結合國內政策利好的情況下，其估值空間也將有望迎來大的提升。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
Volatus Aerospace Welcomes UK-Based Air Data Systems to its Ecosystem, Expanding Global Capabilities
TORONTO, ON, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV:FLT)(OTCQX:TAKOF)(FSE:ABBA) is pleased to announce the integration of key assets and capabilities from Air Data Systems (ADS), based in the United Kingdom, marking a strategic expansion of its global aerial solutions ecosystem. This collaborative arrangement strengthens Volatus' position as a leader in aerial intelligence and logistics by opening doors to new opportunities and partnerships in critical industries.ADS specializes in streamlining large-scale and complex surveys and data acquisition projects for industrial applications such as asset management, inspection services, oil & gas, utilities, and environmental services.The transaction, structured with a success-fee model tied to future contract outcomes, aligns the interests of both organizations and highlights the significant potential of this collaboration. As part of this agreement, Volatus has acquired the ADS brand, website, and domain, along with a robust £5 million sales opportunity pipeline.To further enhance this partnership, Mark Currass, former Managing Director of ADS, has joined Volatus Aerospace as Executive Consultant, Global Business Development. With decades of expertise in the UAS sector and a proven track record of delivering results, Mark will spearhead growth initiatives and leverage the combined capabilities of Volatus and ADS to unlock new markets and drive innovation."The integration of Air Data Systems into the Volatus ecosystem represents a powerful joining of forces," said Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace. "Mark's leadership and expertise, combined with the opportunities this partnership brings, will enable us to expand our global reach, strengthen our industry-leading capabilities, and deliver unmatched value to our clients in sectors such as oil and gas, power utilities, public safety, and agriculture."This partnership also reinforces Volatus' extensive capabilities, including expertise in beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, advanced thermography solutions, and geomatics services. With over 10,000 BVLOS flights completed and an industry-leading operations control center, Volatus continues to set benchmarks for innovation and operational excellence.About Volatus AerospaceVolatus Aerospace is a leader in innovative global aerial solutions for intelligence and cargo. With deep technological and subject matter expertise and over 100 years' worth of combined institutional knowledge in aviation, Volatus provides meaningful aerial solutions for end users across various industries using both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS or drones). We are committed to enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability through innovative, real-world aerial solutions.About Air Data SystemsAir Data Systems specializes in innovative Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) solutions, providing expert services across multiple industries. ADS brings decades of experience in technology, engineering, and regulatory compliance, now seamlessly integrated into Volatus Aerospace's global ecosystem.Forward-Looking InformationThis news release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs, and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Often, but not always, forward-looking information and forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" (or other variations of the foregoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking information includes information regarding: (i) the anticipated benefits of, and estimated revenue to be generated by, the master service agreement; (ii) the business plans and expectations of the Company; and (iii) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial, and economic data and operating plans, strategies, or beliefs of management as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Company, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management's current expectations or beliefs. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Forward-looking information and forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current beliefs and is based on information currently available to it and on assumptions it believes to be not unreasonable in light of all of the circumstances. In some instances, material factors or assumptions are discussed in this news release in connection with statements containing forward-looking information. Such material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the anticipated benefits and revenues of the master service agreement to the Company; the commercialization of drone flights beyond visual line of sight and potential benefits to the Company; meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV; and including, but not limited to, those factors set forth in the Company's Annual Information Form under the section "Risk Factors". Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.TSXV: FLT.VMedia ContactDanielle GagneHead of Marketing and Communicationsdanielle.gagne@volatusaerospace.com+1-579-977-5066SOURCE: Volatus Aerospace Corp. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Intelligent Joy Limited Signs MOU for Strategic Cooperation with First U.S. Capital Group (Revised)
HONG KONG, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - December 10, 2024, Intelligent Group Limited (NASDAQ: INTJ) announces today that its wholly owned subsidiary Intelligent Joy Limited (“Intelligent Joy,”the “Company”) has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with First U.S. Capital Group Limited (“First U.S. Capital”). Under the terms of the MOU, both parties have agreed to collaborate extensively in their respective areas of expertise to enhance their industry presence and foster the integration and development of their capabilities.This collaboration marks a significant step in deepening the relationship between Intelligent Joy and First U.S. Capital in the areas of financial public relations, investment consulting, and cross-border business development. Under the agreement, Intelligent Joy will leverage its expertise in financial public relations and media outreach to support First U.S. Capital’s brand awareness and client expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. At the same time, First U.S. Capital will provide tailored investment consulting and capital market strategies to Intelligent Joy's potential clients. The partnership will focus on expanding brand visibility and business growth in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the U.S. markets.Future OutlookLooking ahead, the cooperation between Intelligent Joy and First U.S. Capital holds great potential. Intelligent Joy will utilize its market resources in Hong Kong and Mainland China to provide strategic support for First U.S. Capital's business expansion in the Asia-Pacific region. Meanwhile, First U.S. Capital, with its strong expertise in international investments and financial consulting, will help Intelligent Joy extend its global client base, particularly in areas such as capital raising, market positioning, and risk management.Both parties will also explore joint opportunities in cross-border investment and capital markets, aiming to promote collaboration in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the U.S. markets. The cooperation will focus on the integration of information technology and financial services, with the goal of introducing innovative financial solutions. As the global economic and financial landscape evolves, this partnership will offer both companies greater flexibility in strategic choices and contribute to long-term sustainable growth.The MOU is set to take effect immediately upon signing and will remain valid for an initial term of three years, subject to modification or extension based on the needs of both parties.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the management’s current expectations, estimates, and assumptions about future economic conditions, industry performance, company operations, and financial results. These statements are not guarantees of future events or performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements due to factors such as changes in economic conditions, market trends, industry developments, and operational factors. There can be no assurance that the expected events or outcomes will occur as anticipated.About Intelligent Group LimitedIntelligent Group Limited has been deeply rooted in Hong Kong for many years and successfully listed on the NASDAQ in March 2024. As the first public relations group in Hong Kong to focus on producing financial content, Intelligent Group Limited is committed to providing high-value public relations services to the financial sector, helping listed companies enhance their brand influence through precise “data + content” driven communications. Through close collaboration with over 100 securities firms and more than 150 financial analysts, the company has focused on driving financial institutions, investors, and businesses with efficient content-driven public relations services. Intelligent Joy operates in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, providing top-tier communications services to leading companies in the Hong Kong and U.S. stock markets.About First U.S. Capital Group LimitedFirst U.S. Capital Group was established in 2014. The company positions itself as a professional investment banking service provider specializing in the Asian region, focusing primarily on small to medium-sized enterprises and rapidly developing companies. First U.S. Capital Group actively seeks companies that are sustainable and cash-flow positive yet facing financial challenges. The company specializes in managing distressed debt and undervalued securities. First U.S. Capital Group provides strategic advice and operational expertise to the companies it invests in, deploying capital in situations where it can generate significant value.First U.S. Capital Group has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and San Francisco. It has established relationships with investors, clients, and professional institutions both domestically and abroad.For more information, please visit Intelligent Joy’s website: www.intelligentjoy.com.For enquiry, please contact Intelligent Joy Limited:Rosanne RenPhone: (86) 136 8956 6828Email: rosanne.ren@intelligentjoy.comIn the event of any discrepancies with press releases from other sources, this version as published on the Company's website shall prevail. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Brawijaya University develops data system for climate change monitoring
MALANG, E. JAVA, Indonesia, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Brawijaya University collaborated with several international institutions to develop the Magnetic Data Acquisition System (MAGDAS) to monitor climate change globally and mitigate disasters in the future.Disaster mitigation and natural resource exploration expert from Brawijaya University, Prof. Sukir Maryanto, in the MAGDAS Cangar Station in East Java. (ANTARA/HO-Brawijaya University)Some institutions partaking in this initiative include the International Research Center for Space and Planetary Environmental Science (i-SPES) from Kyushu University in Japan, the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) of Egypt, and several universities in Malaysia.Disaster mitigation and natural resource exploration expert from Brawijaya University, Prof. Sukir Maryanto, explained that one of the data system stations is located in the Volcano & Geothermal field laboratory in the Agro Techno Park Cangar Complex, Sumberbrantas Village, Batu City, East Java."It will be developed to mitigate tectonic and volcanic earthquake disasters," he noted in a statement on Thursday (Dec 5).Construction for the Cangar Station, which is the collaboration between BRAVO GRC, Brawijaya University, and i-SPES Kyushu University, began in March 2024.The installation of this data system involved a team from Kyushu University and two scientists from Egypt, with one acting as a researcher at i-SPES and the other a partner from the NRIAG in Egypt.Later, after becoming fully functional, the MAGDAS in Cangar Station will be integrated with a system network centered at Kyushu University, Japan, Prof. Sukir added."The construction of the MAGDAS station in Cangar has a significant impact on research and collaboration both at the national and international levels," he remarked.The plan is that in March 2025, an induction-based magnetometer sensor developed by Nagoya City University, Japan, will be installed on the recommendation of the MAGDAS host at Kyushu University.Currently, two new devices have been installed at Cangar Station, including the 3D Fluxgate Magnetometer from i-SPES Kyushu University and a seismic sensor from BRAVO GRC Brawijaya University.The seismic sensor functions to detect seismic waves that occur on Earth.Prof. Sukir expressed hope that these two parameters can be studied in an integrated manner at Cangar Station so that science can be developed to connect phenomena on Earth and in space."The new magnetometer sensor will be installed side by side with the existing MAGDAS and seismic sensors," he explained."Data from magnetic and seismic sensors need to be studied intensively because phenomena on the ground and phenomena in the air are not necessarily the same," he pointed out.Sukir also showed real-time recordings from MAGDAS in Cangar, which include data from Peru, Japan, the Philippines, and Malaysia, as well as various magnetic components with different variations.For more information, please click: https://ub.ac.idBrawijaya University: https://prasetya.ub.ac.id Editor: Yuni Arisandy Sinaga, Copyright (c) ANTARA 2024 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
沃拉圖斯航空航天公司歡迎總部位於英國的空氣數據系統公司加入其生態系統，擴展全球能力
安大略省多倫多, 2024年12月12日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 沃拉圖斯航空航天公司（TSXV:FLTV）（OTCQX:TAKOF）（FSE:ABBA）欣然宣布，英國的空氣數據系統公司（ADS）關鍵資產和能力的整合，標誌著其全球空中解決方案生態系統的戰略擴展。這一合作安排加強了沃拉圖斯作為空中情報和物流領域領導者的地位，並為關鍵行業開啟了新的機會和合作夥伴關係。ADS專注於簡化大規模和複雜的調查和數據採集項目，服務於如資產管理、檢查服務、石油和天然氣、公用事業及環境服務等工業應用。此次交易採用與未來合同成果掛鉤的成功費用模式，確保了雙方的利益一致，並突顯了此次合作的巨大潛力。作為協議的一部分，沃拉圖斯已收購了ADS品牌、網站和域名，並擁有價值500萬英鎊的強大銷售機會管道。為進一步提升這一合作，ADS前總經理馬克·庫拉斯（Mark Currass）已加入沃拉圖斯航空航天公司，擔任全球業務發展執行顧問。馬克擁有數十年在UAS領域的專業經驗和成功交付結果的經歷，他將領導增長計劃，並利用沃拉圖斯和ADS的綜合能力，開拓新市場並推動創新。“將空氣數據系統整合進沃拉圖斯生態系統是一個強有力的合作，”沃拉圖斯航空航天公司首席執行官格倫·林奇（Glen Lynch）表示。“馬克的領導力和專業知識，加上這一合作帶來的機會，將使我們能夠擴大全球影響力，增強我們在油氣、公用事業、公共安全和農業等行業的領先能力，並為我們的客戶提供無與倫比的價值。”此次合作還加強了沃拉圖斯的廣泛能力，包括在視距外操作（BVLOS）、先進熱成像解決方案和地理信息服務方面的專業知識。沃拉圖斯已完成超過10,000次BVLOS飛行，並擁有業界領先的運營控制中心，繼續為創新和卓越運營設立標杆。關於沃拉圖斯航空航天公司 沃拉圖斯航空航天公司是全球創新空中解決方案的領導者，專注於情報和貨物領域。憑藉深厚的技術和專業知識以及超過100年的航空業綜合經驗，沃拉圖斯為各行業的最終用戶提供有意義的空中解決方案，涵蓋有人駕駛和遙控駕駛航空器系統（RPAS或無人機）。我們致力於通過創新、現實世界的空中解決方案，提高運營效率、安全性和可持續性。關於空氣數據系統公司 空氣數據系統公司專注於創新的無人機系統（UAS）解決方案，提供跨多個行業的專業服務。ADS擁有數十年的技術、工程和合規經驗，現在已無縫整合進入沃拉圖斯航空航天公司的全球生態系統。前瞻性資訊本新聞稿包含構成“前瞻性資訊”和“前瞻性陳述”的聲明，這些聲明符合適用證券法的定義，包括有關公司未來業務活動和營運表現的計劃、意圖、信念和當前預期的聲明。通常，但並非總是，前瞻性資訊和前瞻性陳述可以通過使用如“計劃”、“預期”、“預計”、“預算”、“排程”、“估計”、“預測”、“打算”、“預料”或“相信”等詞語或這些詞語的變體（包括否定變體），或以未來時態表達的聲明，或表明某些行動、事件或結果“可能”、“可以”、“將會”、“或許”或“會”（或其他類似的變體）被採取、發生、實現或達成來加以識別。前瞻性資訊包括以下內容：（i）主服務協議預期帶來的利益和預計產生的收入；（ii）公司的商業計劃和預期；以及（iii）對其他經濟、商業和/或競爭因素的預期。前瞻性資訊基於截至本新聞稿日期目前可用的競爭、財務和經濟數據以及營運計劃、策略或管理層的信念，但涉及已知和未知的風險、不確定性、假設和其他因素，這些因素可能導致公司的實際結果、表現或成就與前瞻性資訊中表達或暗示的未來結果、表現或成就有顯著差異。這些因素可能基於公司目前可獲得的信息，包括從第三方行業分析師和其他第三方來源獲得的信息，並基於管理層的當前預期或信念。本新聞稿中所包含的所有前瞻性資訊均明確受到本警告聲明的限定。投資者應注意，前瞻性資訊並非基於歷史事實，而是反映了基於管理層認為合理的意見、假設和估計，對未來結果或事件的期望、估計或預測。前瞻性資訊和前瞻性陳述反映了公司的當前信念，並基於其目前可獲得的信息和管理層認為在所有情況下都不不合理的假設。在某些情況下，本新聞稿中會討論與包含前瞻性資訊的聲明相關的重大因素或假設。這些重大因素和假設包括但不限於：主服務協議對公司預期帶來的利益和收入；視距外無人機飛行的商業化及其對公司可能帶來的利益；滿足TSXV持續上市要求；以及公司年度信息表中“風險因素”部分所列出的因素。儘管公司已試圖識別可能導致實際行動、事件或結果與前瞻性資訊中描述的有所不同的重要因素，但可能還有其他因素會導致行動、事件或結果與預期、估計或打算的有所不同。本新聞稿中的前瞻性資訊是在本新聞稿日期作出的，除非法律要求，否則公司不承擔更新任何前瞻性資訊的義務，無論是由於新信息、未來事件或結果，還是其他原因。無法保證前瞻性資訊將被證明是準確的，因為實際結果和未來事件可能與這些陳述中預期的結果有所不同。因此，讀者不應過度依賴前瞻性資訊。TSXV或其監管服務提供商（根據TSXV政策定義的術語）對本新聞稿的充分性或準確性不承擔責任。TSXV: FLT.V媒體聯繫Danielle GagneHead of Marketing and Communications danielle.gagne@volatusaerospace.com+1-579-977-5066資料來源: Volatus Aerospace Corp. Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.