華領醫藥宣佈成功完成在美國開展的第二代葡萄糖激酶激活劑I期臨床研究

香港, 2024年11月30日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 華領醫藥(「公司」,香港聯交所股份代號:2552.HK)今天在第九屆中國醫藥創新與投資大會(The China BioMed Innovation and Investment Conference,以下簡稱CBIIC)上宣佈,已經成功完成在美國開展的第二代葡萄糖激酶激活劑(GKA)的Ia臨床研究。第二代GKA(HM-002-1005)Ia臨床試驗是在美國40例2型糖尿病(T2D)受試者中進行的隨機、雙盲安慰劑對照、單劑量、安全性、耐受性、藥代動力學研究。第二代GKA是一種具有優化的理化性質的新分子實體,擁有新專利,為多格列艾汀(HMS5552)前藥。該項研究設計為每日一次口服給藥,旨在通過緩釋技術來延長藥物在體內的作用時間、改善患者依從性以及延長刺激腸道內GLP-1分泌的效果。這一單次劑量遞增(SAD)研究結果顯示,HM-002-1005片在人體內可迅速轉化為HMS5552,前藥在血漿和尿液中的暴露量極低。HM-002-1005片單次給藥後的t1/2(生物半衰期)相較於多格列艾汀片延長。184.5mg單次給藥後,血漿中HMS5552的Cmax與多格列艾汀片75mg單次給藥後的血漿HMS5552濃度相當;同時,血漿中HMS5552的單日AUC與多格列艾汀片75mg一天兩次給藥後HMS5552的暴露水平相當。該研究表明,HM-002-1005片在人體內幾乎完全轉化為HMS5552,且其藥代動力學特徵支持每日一次口服給藥方式。HM-002-1005片的開發不僅有利於提高患者服藥的依從性,實現24小時內有效控制血糖;同時,也為探索每日150mg以上的最大耐受劑量提供了機會,以獲得更好的治療效果。多格列艾汀75mg每日兩次(BID)劑量是根據最低有效治療劑量的治療理念,針對中國2型糖尿病患者普遍存在的胰島素分泌缺陷和早相胰島素分泌顯著降低而開發的劑型。西方2型糖尿病患者具有不同的疾病特點,往往合併肥胖症狀,多格列艾汀能夠促進GLP-1分泌、改善胰島素敏感性,有望為該患者群體帶來新的獲益。該研究結果確認HM-002-1005片184.5mg的暴露水平與多格列艾汀片75mg BID相當,公司將進一步優化劑型,在中國和美國進行第二代GKA的多次遞增劑量(MAD)臨床開發。華領醫藥創始人、CEO陳力博士表示:「華領醫藥始終致力於通過修復患者血糖自主調控能力,從源頭上治療2型糖尿病。公司歷經十年,選擇了針對大多數中國糖尿病患者安全有效的用藥劑量方案和臨床研究方案,實現了GKA的成功開發和多格列艾汀的臨床應用。在此基礎上,公司將進行戰略升級,通過繼續探索GKA的用藥潛力、豐富產品管線,在國內外尋求合作夥伴,惠及更多患者人群、拓展全球市場,更好地實現GKA藥物的品牌建設和全球首創新藥的商業價值。」關於華領華領醫藥(「本公司」)是一家總部位於中國上海的創新藥物研發和商業化公司,在美國、中國香港設立了公司。華領醫藥專注於未被滿足的醫療需求,為全球患者開發全新療法。華領醫藥匯聚全球醫藥行業高素質人才,融合全球創新技術,依託全球優勢資源,研究開發突破性的技術和產品,引領全球糖尿病醫療創新。公司核心產品華堂寧(R)(多格列艾汀片)以葡萄糖傳感器葡萄糖激酶為靶點,提升2型糖尿病患者的葡萄糖敏感性,改善患者血糖穩態失調。2022年9月30日,華堂寧(R)已獲得中國國家藥品監督管理局(NMPA)的上市批准,用於單獨用藥或者與二甲雙胍聯合用藥,治療成人2型糖尿病。對於腎功能不全患者,無需調整劑量,是一款可用於腎功能損傷的2型糖尿病患者的口服降糖藥物。詳情垂詢華領醫藥網址:www.huamedicine.com投資者電郵:ir@huamedicine.com媒體電郵:pr@huamedicine.com Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

華領醫藥宣佈成功完成在中國香港開展的SENSITIZE研究

香港, 2024年11月30日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 華領醫藥(「公司」,香港聯交所股份代號:2552.HK)今天在第九屆中國醫藥創新與投資大會(The China BioMed Innovation and Investment Conference,以下簡稱CBIIC)上宣佈,公司已經成功完成與香港中文大學Juliana Chan教授團隊合作開展SENSITIZE研究,該研究為多格列艾汀改善β細胞葡萄糖敏感性的作用機制研究。SENSITIZE研究是由國際內分泌專家、香港中文大學Juliana Chan教授作為研究者發起的,首個在亞洲人群中採用高葡萄糖鉗夾技術評估GKA對不同血糖調節受損人群的β細胞葡萄糖敏感性影響的臨床研究,以探索不同葡萄糖激酶(GK)功能損傷類型在血糖失調方面的臨床特徵和干預手段,為研究亞洲T2D病生理及GK在血糖調控中的核心作用提供了新的科學依據。此次報告的SENSITIZE 2研究結果顯示,採用高葡萄糖鉗夾技術,多格列艾汀單次給藥修復GK酶活性,顯著改善葡萄糖耐量異常(IGT)人群的二相胰島素分泌和β細胞葡萄糖敏感性。而此前在2022年美國ADA年會上報告的SENSITIZE 1研究結果顯示,多格列艾汀可直接修復臨床納入的GK突變型活性,可以顯著改善葡萄糖激酶單基因遺傳突變糖尿病 (GCK-MODY或MODY-2)患者的胰島素第二時相分泌和β細胞葡萄糖敏感性,可以顯著改善初發2型糖尿病患者的基礎胰島素分泌。華領醫藥還將繼續研究多格列艾汀多次給藥對中間高血糖(IH)和2型糖尿病患者β細胞葡萄糖敏感性的修復作用,以及對腸促胰島素的作用,從而建立糖尿病前期和2型糖尿病患者的個性化干預和治療管理方案。關於華領華領醫藥(「本公司」)是一家總部位於中國上海的創新藥物研發和商業化公司,在美國、中國香港設立了公司。華領醫藥專注於未被滿足的醫療需求,為全球患者開發全新療法。華領醫藥匯聚全球醫藥行業高素質人才,融合全球創新技術,依託全球優勢資源,研究開發突破性的技術和產品,引領全球糖尿病醫療創新。公司核心產品華堂寧(R)(多格列艾汀片)以葡萄糖傳感器葡萄糖激酶為靶點,提升2型糖尿病患者的葡萄糖敏感性,改善患者血糖穩態失調。2022年9月30日,華堂寧(R)已獲得中國國家藥品監督管理局(NMPA)的上市批准,用於單獨用藥或者與二甲雙胍聯合用藥,治療成人2型糖尿病。對於腎功能不全患者,無需調整劑量,是一款可用於腎功能損傷的2型糖尿病患者的口服降糖藥物。詳情垂詢華領醫藥網址:www.huamedicine.com投資者電郵:ir@huamedicine.com媒體電郵:pr@huamedicine.com Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

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- 天然氣總銷量達171.3億立方米;- 累計接駁居民、工業和商業用戶分別達到4,795.6萬戶、2.6萬戶及38.5萬戶;- 天然氣順價加快落地 銷氣毛差同比上漲0.02元/m³至0.59元/m³;- 增值服務經營性利潤同比增長15.4%至10.0億港元;- 財務狀況穩健,財務資源豐富,自由現金流達22.2億港元,備用銀行授信及獲批准的人民幣債券總額約1,049.1億等值港元;- 中期派息每股15.0港仙。財務摘要 截至9月30日止六個月 20242023變化千港元千港元%收入35,105,20236,049,154(2.6)    天然氣銷售19,641,83621,718,489(9.6)    燃氣接駁2,027,0382,308,096(12.2)    工程設計、建設及施工  1,308,4871,056,41223.9    液化石油氣(「LPG」)銷售9,557,9768,421,66313.5    增值服務                 2,012,9951,804,48611.6    其他業務556,870740,008(24.7)毛利5,855,6955,723,5732.3期間溢利2,263,9152,107,2037.4每股盈利(港仙)32.734.0(3.8)每股中期股息(港仙)15.015.0-  20249月30日20243月31日 變化千港元千港元%總資產153,473,528148,697,7243.2權益總額64,165,44260,747,3535.6銀行結餘及現金9,421,5978,280,33513.8香港, 2024年11月30日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 國內具有領先地位的城市燃氣營運商中國燃氣控股有限公司(「中國燃氣」或「集團」;股票編號:384)宣布其截至2024年9月30日止(「報告期」)之上半財年業績。報告期內,為適時應對複雜多變的國際政治和經濟形勢,中國政府於九月開始推出穩定經濟的措施。在一攬子有利政策的推動下,內地宏觀經濟有望持續回升向好,同時亦為提振天然氣消費需求創造有利條件,城市燃氣企業的盈利能力有望迎來修復,進入一個嶄新發展期。此外,天然氣上下游價格聯動機制在全國範圍內逐步落地,更多地區實現居民終端銷售價格調整,銷氣毛差逐漸修復,進一步支撐天然氣行業的健康及可持續發展。集團秉承「促回款、擴毛差、降費用、強組織、提品質、謀發展」的經營理念,積極探索創新業務的增長新路徑,實現以燃氣業務、增值服務、綜合能源三大核心業務板塊的協同發展。期內,集團錄得營業額351.1億港元,天然氣售氣總量達171.3億立方米,自由現金流表現穩健,達22.2億港元。董事會通過派付上半財年股息每股15.0港仙(2023/24年上半財年:15.0港仙),以回饋廣大股東對集團的長期支持。加快天然氣順價落地,順價比例及毛差進一步提高期內,集團抓住政策機遇,積極響應國家出台的天然氣上下遊價格聯動機制及配氣價格成本監審等政策,推動各地加快順價,集團經營區域內新增20個市/縣落實調價。截至2024年9月30日,集團累計完成居民氣量順價比例達62.2%,毛差修復至0.59元/m³,與去年相比取得穩步提升。期內,借助「老舊小區改造」和「瓶改管」等政策紅利,新接駁904,232戶居民用戶、1,316戶工業用戶及24,906戶商業用戶。截至2024年9月30日,集團累計共為47,955,499戶居民用戶、25,792戶工業用戶及384,504戶商業用戶提供天然氣服務,分別較去年同期增長約3.2%、10.7%和11.6%;集團城市燃氣項目覆蓋的可接駁戶數達5,460萬戶。截至2024年9月30日,集團累計共於30個省、市、自治區取得662個擁有專營權的管道燃氣項目,並擁有32個天然氣長輸管道、509座壓縮/液化天然氣加氣站、一個煤層氣開發項目及120個液化石油氣分銷項目。LPG業務保持高質量發展,持續優化縱向一體化協同作為中國規模最大、產業鏈最完整的綜合性LPG運營服務商,集團業務覆蓋全國22個省、市、自治區,目前運營5座液化石油氣專用碼頭及6座大型石化產品倉儲物流基地,碼頭年吞吐能力超過1,000萬噸,總庫容超過80萬立方米。期內,集團實現銷售液化石油氣201.8萬噸,銷售收入總額達到95.6億港元。集團持續優化縱向一體化協同,就上游而言,集團積極推進核心能力建設,提升國際貿易業務能力。期內,集團重構國際貿易團隊和貿易風控體系,設立新加坡國際直採平台,在國際貿易業務方面取得實質性突破。於中游,集團推進倉儲物流市場化運作,實現倉儲物流資源整合,逐步提升倉儲周轉率,同時啟動國內運貿平台建設,利用數字化賦能,擴大國內分銷能力,從而提高國內分銷與倉儲物流效益。在下游端,集團推動創新業務模式與輕資產模式有效結合,通過迭代優化終端投資模式,豐富投資工具,助力終端業務高質量發展。增值服務營收利潤雙增長,未來發展空間巨大基於家庭場景,集團增值服務佈局3大傳統產品板塊(廚房產品、安防產品、其它產品及服務)及4大新產品板塊(電器、宜居、到家、優選)。目前增值服務業務遍及全國26個省、市、自治區,為用戶提供產品及服務,不斷增加用戶覆蓋,拓寬銷售渠道。今年以來,中國消費市場保持穩定增長態勢,政府出台多項政策鼓勵家電以舊換新和家裝消費品換新工程。集團把握政策機遇,於期內通過加快渠道建設、優化運營策略和強化終端賦能,實現增值服務收入同比增長11.6%至20.1億港元;經營性利潤同比增長15.4%至10.0億港元。目前,集團通過不斷深化傳統渠道運營策略,優化產品結構,加快新業務拓展步伐,借助國家消費扶持政策,進一步擴大市場規模,未來發展空間巨大。積極探索綜合能源業務商業模式,推進重點業務發展集團堅持以「綠色城市運營商」為戰略定位,有效推進多業態融合、優化低能源成本綜合方案以拓展市場、落地可長期發展的多贏商業模式。集團充分利用自身燃氣項目的巨大市場和用戶優勢,通過外延式及內生性增長提升綜合能源業務市場份額。期內,集團積極探索綜合能源業務發展模式,錨定發展重點,投資及運營工商業用戶側儲能、分佈式光伏、鍋爐節能、工商用戶節能、建築能效、充電樁、生物質能等業務。同時積極參與售電業務,並帶動綠電綠證、碳排放因子庫、虛擬電廠等業態快速擴充,為客戶提供高效率的綜合能源,滿足客戶對氣、熱、電、冷的不同需求。期內,儲能及綜合能效業務累計實現簽約總裝機容量318.4MWh,累計投建255.8MWh;售電業務交易量28.1億度;綠證綠電業務完成銷售8,196.4MWh。持續提升安全管理能力,積極推進老舊燃氣管道等設施整改工作集團始終將安全管理視為核心任務,全面識別潜在風險,認真落實隱患整改,持續提升安全管理能力,為集團高質量發展營造安全穩定的環境。期內,集團通過開展專項治理工作,進一步規範基層員工操作,提升員工業務水平,並加强對燃氣管道和相關設施關鍵信息的系統性收集,提升對管網資産的管理水平。同時,借助國家政策支持,集團積極推進老舊燃氣管道和用戶設施老化的更新改造與維護工作。此外,集團不斷加强HSE體系審核認證及體系建設工作,建立健全集團雙重預防機制管理模式,加强安全風險管控與隱患排查治理的閉環管理,並通過積極開展評級檢查,有效提升了項目公司的安全管理水平。財務狀况穩健截至2024年9月30日,集團總資產為1,534.7億港元;銀行結餘及現金為94.2億港元;期內集團通過執行嚴格的外幣債務管理措施,及時合理地調整債務結構。集團一直積極與中國(包括香港)及外資銀行建立長遠合作關係,備用銀行授信及獲批准的人民幣債券總額約1,049.1億等值港元。行業發展及展望國際天然氣價格在經歷兩年劇烈波動後,二零二四年以來重現平衡,供需端亦延續寬鬆態勢。9月下旬開始,中國政府推出一系列穩經濟、強信心的刺激政策,有助於經濟復甦和房地產市場穩定,加上此前推出的「三大工程」、「超長期特別國債」、「老舊管網更新」、「老舊小區改造」、「瓶改管」等利好燃氣行業的政策,有利於穩固燃氣行業根基。與此同時,各省市陸續發布和落實天然氣上下游價格聯動政策,有助於提升銷氣毛差,保障燃氣企業的合理收益,促進天然氣行業的健康長遠發展。此外,全球低碳轉型的浪潮不可阻擋,新能源和綜合能源持續發展。集團將緊抓政策機遇,加快促進順價落地,嚴控資本開支,推動數字化轉型,進一步提升銷氣量及增值服務盈利水平,並全力推動綜合能源項目發展,為國家經濟發展提供「綠色」保障。集團主席兼總裁劉明輝先生表示:「隨著今年九月中國政府推出一系列旨在穩定市場的貨幣及財政政策以促進經濟長期健康發展,相信更多具體、有力的穩經濟政策將陸續出台,這些措施將提振資本市場信心,同時亦為中燃的業務發展提供良好的宏觀環境。在宏觀經濟逐漸向好的大環境下,集團將發揮勇於創新變革的優良傳統,不斷優化業務模式,堅持高質量發展和可持續發展的策略,在不斷做強集團燃氣業務的基礎上,繼續深耕『客戶導向』和『價值創造』,依託產業鏈延伸,拓展用戶側儲能、生物質能等新業務,積極探索宜居、到家等增值服務新業態。同時,集團亦將把握機遇,緊跟政策、用好政策,縝密籌劃,真正把國家政策紅利轉化為集團發展新動能,實現經營業績與股東利益的雙重增長。」有關中國燃氣中國燃氣控股有限公司(「中國燃氣」,股票代號:384)是一家領先的燃氣運營服務商,主要於中國從事投資、建設、經營城市燃氣管道基礎設施,向居民及工商業用戶輸送天然氣和液化石油氣,建設和經營車船用天然氣加氣站。同時,在龐大的燃氣用戶網絡基礎上,中國燃氣打造了增值服務及綜合能源並舉的全業態發展結構。目前中國燃氣在全國已擁有662個城鎮的管道燃氣專營權項目、32個天然氣長輸管道項目、509座壓縮/液化天然氣加氣站,以及液化天然氣等能源產品的進出口經營權,並擁有120個液化石油氣分銷項目。如欲獲得更多中國燃氣的資訊,請登入公司網址http://www.chinagasholdings.com.hk Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Hua Medicine Announces Successful U.S. Phase I Results on Its 2nd Generation GKA Candidate

SHANGHAI, Nov 30, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hua Medicine (the “Company”, HKEx stock code: 2552) announced today that the Company has successfully completed a Phase I clinical trial on its 2nd generation GKA candidate in U.S. at the 9th China BioMed Innovation and Investment Conference (CBIIC).The Phase Ia clinical trial of the second-generation GKA (HM-002-1005) was conducted in the United States in 40 subjects with Type 2 diabetes (T2D). This trial was randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-dose, focusing on safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics. The second-generation GKA is a novel molecular entity with optimized physicochemical properties, holding new patents, and serving as the prodrug of dorzagliatin (HMS5552). This study designed for once-daily oral administration. Its aim is to extend the drug's action duration in the body through sustained-release technology, enhance patient compliance, and prolong the stimulation of GLP-1 secretion in the intestines.The Single Ascending Dose (SAD) study demonstrates that HM-002-1005 tablets can be rapidly converted to HMS5552 in the human body, with minimal exposure level of prodrug in both blood and urine. The t1/2 (biological half-life) after a single dose of HM-002-1005 tablets was prolonged compared to dorzagliatin tablets. The Cmax of HMS5552 in plasma after a 184.5mg single dose is comparable to the plasma concentration of HMS5552 after a 75mg single dose of dorzagliatin tablet; likewise, the daily AUC of HMS5552 in plasma after a single dose of HM-002-1005 tablets is comparable to the exposure level of HMS5552 after a 75mg BID dose of dorzagliatin tablets. The research indicates that HM-002-1005 tablets are near-completely converted to HMS5552 in human, and its pharmacokinetic characteristics support for once-daily oral administration. The development of HM-002-1005 tablets not only contributes to enhancing patient medication adherence and effectively control blood glucose levels within 24 hours; meanwhile, it also offers the opportunity to explore the Maximum Tolerated Dose above 150mg daily to achieve better efficacy. The 75 mg BID dose regiment was developed under the concept of Minimum Therapeutic Effective Dose in Chinese T2D patients who suffered from an impairment of insulin secretion and significant reduction of early phase insulin. The different disease characters of T2D with obesity in western patient population would benefit dorzagliatin from its effects on GLP-1 secretion and improvement of insulin sensitivity.With the confirmation that the exposure level of HM-002-1005 tablets at 184.5mg is comparable to dorzagliatin tablets at 75mg (BID), we will further optimize the dosage form followed by a Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) clinical development of the 2nd generation GKA in China and the United States.Dr. Li CHEN, founder and CEO of Hua Medicine, stated, “Hua Medicine has always been committed to treating Type 2 diabetes at its root cause by restoring patients’ ability to autonomously regulate blood glucose levels. Over the course of a decade, the Company has selected dosing and clinical research protocols that are safe and effective for the majority of Chinese diabetes patients, leading to the successful development of GKA and the clinical application of dorzagliatin. Building on this foundation, the Company will undergo a strategic upgrade by further exploring the therapeutic potential of GKA, enriching its product pipeline and seeking partners both domestically and internationally, in order to benefit a broader range of patients, expand into global markets, and effectively establish the brand identity of GKA medications while maximizing the commercial potential of our global first-in-class drugs.”About Hua MedicineHua Medicine (The “Company”) is an innovative drug development and commercialization company based in Shanghai, China, with companies in the United States and Hong Kong. Hua Medicine focuses on developing novel therapies for patients with unmet medical needs worldwide. Based on global resources, Hua Medicine teams up with global high-calibre people to develop breakthrough technologies and products, which contribute to innovation in diabetes care. Hua Medicine's cornerstone product HuaTangNing (Dorzagliatin tablets), targets the glucose sensor glucokinase, restores glucose sensitivity in T2D patients, and stabilizes imbalances in blood glucose levels in patients. HuaTangNing was approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China on September 30th, 2022. It can be used alone or in combination with metformin for adult T2D patients. For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), no dose adjustment is required. It is an oral hypoglycemic drug that can be used for patients with Type 2 diabetes with renal function impairment.For more informationHua MedicineWebsite: www.huamedicine.comInvestorsE-mail: ir@huamedicine.comMediaE-mail: pr@huamedicine.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Hua Medicine Announces Successful H.K. SENSITIZE Study Results at the CBIIC

SHANGHAI, Nov 30, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hua Medicine (the “Company”, HKEx stock code: 2552) announced today that the Company has successfully completed its SENSITIZE study on the mechanism by which dorzagliatin improves the β-cell glucose sensitivity at the 9th China BioMed Innovation and Investment Conference (CBIIC).The SENSITIZE study was initiated by Professor Juliana Chan, an international endocrinology specialist at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, as the lead researcher. It is the first clinical study in Asian populations to evaluate the impact of GKA on β-cell glucose sensitivity in the populations with varying degrees of impaired glucose tolerance using the technology of hyperglycemic clamp. The study aims to explore the impairment of glucokinase (GK) function and clinical characteristics in different types of glucose dysregulation, providing new scientific evidence on the pathophysiology of Asian Type 2 diabetes and the central role of GK in blood glucose regulation.The SENSITIZE 2 study results announced at CBIIC demonstrate that a single dose of dorzagliatin restores GK enzyme activity, significantly improving the second-phase insulin secretion and β-cell glucose sensitivity in individuals with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) in hyperglycemic clamp study. In addition, the SENSITIZE 1 study previously reported at the 2022 ADA annual meeting showed that dorzagliatin directly restores the activity of GK mutants, leading to significant improvements in the second-phase insulin secretion and β-cell glucose sensitivity in patients with glucokinase monogenic diabetes (GCK-MODY or MODY-2), and significantly enhance basal insulin secretion in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients.Hua Medicine will continue to investigate β-cell glucose sensitivity improvement and incretin effect in response of repeated dose of dorzagliatin in individuals with intermediate hyperglycemia (IH) and Type 2 diabetes, in order to establish personalized intervention and treatment management plans for prediabetic and Type 2 diabetes patients.About Hua MedicineHua Medicine (The “Company”) is an innovative drug development and commercialization company based in Shanghai, China, with companies in the United States and Hong Kong. Hua Medicine focuses on developing novel therapies for patients with unmet medical needs worldwide. Based on global resources, Hua Medicine teams up with global high-calibre people to develop breakthrough technologies and products, which contribute to innovation in diabetes care. Hua Medicine's cornerstone product HuaTangNing (Dorzagliatin tablets), targets the glucose sensor glucokinase, restores glucose sensitivity in T2D patients, and stabilizes imbalances in blood glucose levels in patients. HuaTangNing was approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China on September 30th, 2022. It can be used alone or in combination with metformin for adult T2D patients. For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), no dose adjustment is required. It is an oral hypoglycemic drug that can be used for patients with Type 2 diabetes with renal function impairment.For more informationHua MedicineWebsite: www.huamedicine.comInvestorsE-mail: ir@huamedicine.comMediaE-mail: pr@huamedicine.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Acme, Founder of ACET, Calling on Thailand’s Embrace of Digital Assets

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.

部分麻州議員欲推全州首例「世代禁菸令」 “`

(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。