Sarawak Premier Makes Inaugural Visit to Mitsubishi Power’s Takasago Hydrogen Park

TOKYO, Dec 24, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), welcomed The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak, to its Takasago Hydrogen Park in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. This visit marks a pivotal step in strengthening ties between the hydrogen ambitions of Sarawak, Malaysia, and industry-leading hydrogen technologies from Mitsubishi Power.Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, and his delegation, alongside MHI and Mitsubishi Power executives at the Takasago Hydrogen Park in JapanEstablished in 2022, Takasago Hydrogen Park integrates the development, demonstration, and verification of hydrogen production, storage, and utilization technologies at a single location. The validation of hydrogen firing equipment is carried out at the T-Point 2 combined cycle power plant validation facility, located in the utilization area, which is designed to support long-term testing of new technologies.During the visit, the Premier and his delegation toured the facility's integrated hydrogen value chain, gaining insights into next-generation hydrogen production technologies and validation processes for hydrogen firing in advanced gas turbines.Strategic discussions between the delegation and Mitsubishi Power's leadership focused on opportunities for collaboration and initiatives to bolster Sarawak's hydrogen ecosystem.The Premier of Sarawak highlighted the vital role of innovation and technology in advancing the state's energy agenda. "Hydrogen is set to play a transformative role in the global energy landscape, and Sarawak is committed to being at the forefront of this evolution. Working with leading technological players like Mitsubishi Power and witnessing ongoing research and development in the field are instrumental to unlock the full potential of hydrogen and influence sustainable growth for our region," he said."We are deeply honored to host the Premier of Sarawak at the Takasago Hydrogen Park," said Takuya Murase, Senior General Manager, GTCC Business Division of Energy Systems, MHI. "As Sarawak advances its plans to establish a hydrogen-driven economy, Mitsubishi Power is committed to providing technological expertise and support. Our discussion during this visit reaffirms the tremendous opportunities to drive cleaner energy solutions and advance the energy transition in the region."As part of its ongoing support for Sarawak's energy development, Mitsubishi Power recently supplied a 500MW hydrogen-ready gas turbine for the Miri CCGT Power Plant by Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS). The project broke ground in November 2024, and the gas turbine is designed to co-fire fuel containing up to 30% hydrogen, making it the most advanced power generation facility in the state.This milestone visit further reaffirms the shared commitment of Sarawak and Mitsubishi Power to collaborate on advancing the hydrogen ecosystem and building local capacity to support the state's energy ambitions. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Beyond Work Unveils Next-Generation Memory-Augmented AI Agent (MATRIX) for Enterprise Document Intelligence

LONDON, Dec 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Today, Beyond Work, an enterprise AI company, announced the record-setting results of Matrix, a novel memory-augmented AI framework for automating business document processing. Developed in collaboration with researchers from Penn State University, Oregon State University, and Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world's largest logistics providers, Matrix addresses the complex, time-intensive task of extracting transport references from Universal Business Language (UBL) invoices.MATRIX ResultsComparing the success rates of four methods (CoT, Two-agent, Reflexion, Matrix) across GPT-4o-mini and GPT-4o, with Matrix achieving the highest performance.By harnessing an iterative, memory-centric learning strategy, Matrix achieves a 30.3% improvement over chain-of-thought prompting, outperforms a standard Large Language Model agent by 35.2%, and surpasses Reflexion by 27.28%-establishing its state-of-the-art capabilities in AI reflection."Matrix redefines what's possible for enterprise automation by dramatically improving accuracy while reducing operational costs," said Malte Højmark Bertelsen, co-author and cofounder of Beyond Work.Matrix's success is the result of an international team of experts, including Jiale Liu, Yifan Zeng, Malte Højmark-Bertelsen, Marie Normann Gadeberg, Huazheng Wang, and Qingyun Wu, an Assistant Professor at Penn State University recognized for her contributions to Automated Machine Learning (AutoML) and Large Language Models (LLMs). Her track record includes high-impact open-source projects, such as AutoGen, that enable complex multi-agent collaborations - foundational principles driving Matrix's memory-augmented approach.Key HighlightsReal-World Validation: Data from Kuehne+Nagel demonstrates Matrix's impact on global logistics operations.Iterative Learning: Self-reflection accelerates domain adaptation for specialized documents.Operational Efficiency: Fewer API calls and reduced cost profile elevate enterprise scalability.Enhanced Robustness: The system effectively handles larger, more complex documents beyond typical AI baseline models.An anonymized subset of the dataset is available to catalyze further research in enterprise AI by contacting Beyond Work.Research ReferencePaper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.15274Open-source data: https://github.com/bwllaming/matrix-paperAbout Beyond WorkCo-founded by industry veterans from Uber, Tradeshift, and other unicorn alumni, Beyond Work is an enterprise AI platform that eliminates tedious tasks and drives tangible business outcomes in finance, procurement, and supply chain. Used by Fortune 500 customers in energy, logistics, and life sciences, its state-of-the-art platform leverages agentic networks in business to empower teams to focus on real innovation instead of busy work.Contact InformationMalte Højmark-BertelsenCofounder, Head of Applied AI and Researchmalte@beyondwork.aiSOURCE: Beyond Work Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Fujirebio and Eisai Enter into Memorandum of Understanding for Joint Research and Social Implementation of Blood-based Biomarkers in the Field of Neurodegenerative Diseases

TOKYO, Dec 23, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujirebio Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of H.U. Group Holdings, Inc., and Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding for the joint research and social implementation of novel blood-based biomarkers in the field of neurodegenerative diseases.Fujirebio and Eisai have been conducting joint research on cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers related to Alzheimer’s disease (AD).The two companies have agreed to move forward with their partnership based on the shared understanding that the development andcommercialization of diagnostic methods for neurodegenerative diseases can be accelerated by integrating the long-standing respectiveexpertise of Fujirebio, which has experience in the research and development of test reagents in the neurodegenerative disease field, and Eisai, which has been engaged in the research and development of therapeutics in the field of dementia. The partners plan to explore a wide range of possibilities for the collaboration, including the clinical implementation of diagnostic reagents for plasma phosphorylatedtau 217 protein (p-Tau217), the research and development of simple diagnostic methods using novel blood-based biomarkers and the development and commercialization of in vitro diagnostics.Through this non-exclusive partnership, Fujirebio and Eisai will establish diagnostic technologies for various neurodegenerativediseases with high unmet medical needs, and accelerate the expansion of these technologies globally to establish an environment where appropriate treatments can be selected and provided, thereby contributing to improvement in the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.About FujirebioFujirebio, a member of H.U. Group Holdings Inc., is a global leader in the field of high-quality IVD testing with more than 50 years’accumulated experience in the conception, development, production, and worldwide commercialization of robust IVD products. Fujirebio was the first company to develop and market CSF biomarkers for AD testing, under the Innogenetics brand, over 25 years ago. Fujirebio remains the only company with such a comprehensive line-up of manual and fully automated neurodegenerative diseaseassays and consistently partners with organizations and clinical experts across the world to develop new pathways for earlier, easier, and more complete neurodegenerative diagnostic tools. For more information, please visit www.fujirebio.com.About Eisai Co., Ltd.Eisai's Corporate Concept is "to give first thought to patients and people in the daily living domain, and to increase the benefits thathealth care provides." Under this Concept (also known as human health care (hhc) Concept), we aim to effectively achieve social goodin the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. With a global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to create and deliver innovative products to target diseases with high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus in our strategic areas of Neurology and Oncology.In addition, we demonstrate our commitment to the elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which is a target (3.3) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by working on various activities together with global partners.For more information about Eisai, please visit www.eisai.com (for global headquarters: Eisai. Co., Ltd.), and connect with us on X (global), LinkedIn (for global,) and Facebook (global).Contacts:H.U. Group Holdings, Inc.For media:Public Relations Section, Public Relations/Sustainability Dept. Phone: +81-3-6279-0884Email: pr@hugp.comFor investors and analysts: IR/SR Dept.Phone: +81-3-6279-0926Email: ir@hugp.comEisai, Co., Ltd.For media:Public Relations Dept.Phone: +81-3-3817-5120 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Fujitsu drives chemical industry logistics DX with participation in joint logistics demonstration

KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec 23, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that it participated as an observer in a joint logistics demonstration project conducted from September to December 2024 in the Kanto and Tokai regions in Japan. This project, aimed at realizing a physical internet, was led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism with the Chemicals Working Group(1) in the Physical Internet Realization Council(2) . Fujitsu contributed by providing a common data platform using its Fujitsu Unified Logistics offering. This facilitated the integration of various data related to logistics operations from participating companies in the Chemicals Working Group, including loading rates and CO2 emissions. Fujitsu Unified Logistics conforms to the Logistics Information Standards(3) of the “Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) Smart Logistics Service” project implemented by Japan’s Cabinet Office.Realizing a physical internet requires standardization of logistics and business flow data within the supply chain. Fujitsu leveraged the hub functionality of its offering which collects, standardizes, converts, and stores diverse logistics data formats to integrate logistics data from both shippers and logistics providers. Data formats, previously managed individually by each company, such as the number of data items and digits, were converted and standardized to conform to the Logistics Information Standards and stored in a logistics database. Furthermore, using the KPI evaluation and analysis functions of the platform, and with analysis from logistics experts, simulations were conducted to calculate the effectiveness of joint delivery. The results of the demonstration project are detailed in the Chemicals Working Group press release.Details of the Demonstration ProjectPhysical Internet Realization Council’s Chemicals Working Group Runs Demonstration Test to Find Effects of Joint Logistics - Pursuing the creation of a DX-based joint logistics platform Overview of the initiativesFujitsu considers resolving logistics challenges a company-wide initiative contributing to its group materiality of promoting a supply chain. To address logistics challenges in Japan, Fujitsu has played a leading role in the “Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) Smart Logistics Service,” demonstrating a history of consistent achievement from technology development to the construction of logistics and business flow data platforms and social implementation.Furthermore, under its Fujitsu Uvance business model, which addresses societal challenges, Fujitsu is pursuing a Trusted Society initiative to protect people's lives and create a prosperous and sustainable regional society while respecting the regional environment. By providing "Fujitsu Unified Logistics" to standardize logistics data, Fujitsu aims to achieve efficient operations, maximize transport capacity, and reduce CO2 emissions, thereby creating a resilient and sustainable logistics system.Figure 1. Fujitsu's initiatives in Joint Logistics(1) Chemicals Working Group:Established in June 2023 as the fourth industry working group of the Physical Internet Realization Council. Comprising 78 organizations (77 companies, 1 university as of December 2024), primarily shippers and logistics providers. Observers include relevant departments from Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, as well as the Japan Chemical Industry Association and the Japan Petrochemical Industry Association.Chairman: Professor Yuji Yano, Ryutsu Keizai University (Dean, Faculty of Distribution and Logistics Systems) (President, Japan Logistics Society)Secretariat: Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Tosoh Corporation, Toray Industries, Inc. December 20, 2023 Announcement: Voluntary action plan to improve the appropriateness and productivity of logistics related to chemical products (in Japanese)(2) Physical Internet Realization Council:Established in October 2021 by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to formulate a roadmap for realizing a physical internet in Japan.(3) Logistics Information Standards:Formulated and published in October 2021 by Japan’s Cabinet Office's “Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) Smart Logistics Service”, following discussions with industry stakeholders. The utilization of the Logistics Information Standards (https://www.lisc.or.jp/ (in Japanese)) is also included in the "Physical Internet Roadmap" that was formulated in March 2022 and compiled by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The use of these standards is expected to lead to increased efficiency in logistics by reducing the cumbersome adjustments and running costs associated with differing data among companies, lowering system-related costs, and facilitating the development of services such as joint transportation and joint storage through data unification.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.

The 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards International Luncheon celebrates real estate achievements in the Middle East and South Asia

THE AWARDS MAKE HISTORY, HONOURING REAL ESTATE ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND AGAIN RECOGNISING DEVELOPERS IN INDIA AND SRI LANKAPropertyGuru Group, Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, announced the winners of its real estate awards during the exclusive International LuncheonBANGKOK, Dec 18, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PropertyGuru Group, Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, today announced the winners of its real estate awards in the Middle East and South Asia during the exclusive International Luncheon at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.The inaugural PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Middle East) recognised exemplary real estate achievements across the growing region. Dominating this milestone edition of the awards, Oud Real-Estate Development Company won the coveted Best Mixed Use Developer (KSA) title as well as the Best Retail Office Development (KSA) and Best Retail Office Interior Design (KSA) awards for its project, The North Yard.Oud Real-Estate Development Company, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Grand Final) 2024Oud Real-Estate Development Company later won Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia) at the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, held on the same day at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. This marked Saudi Arabia’s debut at the Grand Final, also known as the finale of the annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series.The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (India) and PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) this year returned for their fifth editions, celebrating great projects and industry leaders across South Asia.Signature Global (India) Limited, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (India) 2024In India, Signature Global (India) Limited claimed its first Best Developer award, alongside a Best Green Development award for Signature Global Titanium SPR. By the Waters by Suryam Developers LLP was recognised as Best Waterview Housing Development.By The Waters by Suryam Developers LLP, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Grand Final) 2024 By the Waters went on to win Best Waterfront Housing / Landed Development (Asia) for Suryam Developers LLP at the Grand Final.Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) 2024In Sri Lanka, Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd achieved its first Best Developer title, with additional honours for its projects: Best Luxury Condo Development (Colombo) for Waterdale Residencies, bordering Colombo 7, and Best Waterfront Condo Development for Oceana Beach Resort Apartments & Villas – Wadduwa.Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “The Middle East has entered an era of remarkable growth, marked by investments in megaprojects and equally impressive smaller-scale developments, all driven by visionary government initiatives, economic diversification, and strong fundamentals. It’s truly a privilege to expand the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards for the first time to this part of the world. With these awards, we recognise the region’s world-class projects ranging from mixed-use developments to high-calibre commercial spaces. We're proud to have introduced these benchmarks of excellence in the Middle East, marking the beginning of our contribution to this region's progress and success.”Ajai A Kapoor, chairperson of the Awards in India, said: “These accolades inspire continued excellence in India, a booming real estate market fuelled by a solid economic foundation, resulting in rising demand and active development, across residential and commercial projects. The expanding diversity of the Indian property market is equally exciting, offering consumers a wide range of options, from eco-friendly designs to luxury homes with world-class amenities and breathtaking views. Congratulations to all our awardees in India.”Dr. Nirmal De Silva, chairperson of the Awards in Sri Lanka, said: “Sri Lanka has experienced remarkable transformations in recent years, complemented by a real estate market that continues to attract international property seekers. The return of the Awards this year highlights this progress, showcasing luxurious villas and homes across the island, from Colombo to emerging cities, fuelled by significant infrastructure developments, including ports and airports. Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s awards.”The panel of judges in the Middle East consists of Stephen Oehme, director, Quantum Analysis Pte Ltd Singapore, and James A. Kaplan, CEO, Destination Capital Company Limited. Ajai A Kapoor, CEO of 360 degrees – Real Estate Services, and Madhav Raman, co-founder of Anagram Architects, comprise the panel of judges in India while Dr. Nirmal De Silva, director and CEO of Paramount Realty, leads the judging process in Sri Lanka.The judges lead a transparent, fair, and credible selection process under the supervision of HLB. The official supervisor is part of the “2024 Network of the Year” winner HLB International, the global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers.Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 2024 editions of the Awards in the Middle East, India, and Sri Lanka are supported by official portal partner PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: asiapropertyawards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Middle East)DEVELOPER AWARDBest Mixed Use Developer (KSA)WINNER: Oud Real-Estate Development CompanyDEVELOPMENT AWARDBest Retail Office Development (KSA)WINNER: The North Yard by Oud Real-Estate Development CompanyDESIGN AWARDSBest Retail Office Interior Design (KSA)WINNER: The North Yard by Oud Real-Estate Development Company2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (India)DEVELOPER AWARDBest DeveloperWINNER: Signature Global (India) LimitedDEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Waterview Housing DevelopmentWINNER: By the Waters by Suryam Developers LLPBest Green DevelopmentWINNER: Signature Global Titanium SPR by Signature Global (India) Limited2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka)DEVELOPER AWARDBest DeveloperWINNER: Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) LtdDEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Luxury Condo Development (Colombo)WINNER: Waterdale Residencies, bordering Colombo 7 by Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) LtdBest Waterfront Condo DevelopmentWINNER: Oceana Beach Resort Apartments & Villas - Wadduwa by Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) LtdAbout PropertyGuru’s Asia Property AwardsPropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2024, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during ‘PropertyGuru Week’ in December 2024. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.comAbout PropertyGuru GroupPropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 28 million property seekers2 to connect with almost 46,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 16 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its core markets; mortgage marketplace, PropertyGuru Finance; home services platform, Sendhelper; a host of proprietary enterprise solutions under PropertyGuru For Business including DataSense, ValueNet, Awards, events and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn1Based on SimilarWeb data between October 2023 and March 2024. 2Based on Google Analytics data between October 2023 and March 2024.  3Based on data between January 2024 and March 2024. 4Based on data between October 2023 and March 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com   Media & Partnerships:Piyachanok Raungpaka, Media Relations & Marketing Services ExecutiveM: +66 94 887 5163E: piyachanok@propertyguru.com     Sales & Nominations:Monika Singh, Solutions ManagerM: +66 87 677 4812E: monika@propertyguru.com Priyamani Srimokla, Account ManagerM: +66 85 440 1655E: priya@propertyguru.com  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

伯利恆迎來另一個黯淡的戰時聖誕節

(SeaPRwire) -   (伯利恆,西岸) — 位於馬槽廣場的Nativity Store自1927年以來一直向參訪耶穌傳統誕生地的遊客販售手工橄欖木雕刻品和宗教用品。但隨著伯利恆準備在加薩戰爭陰影下迎來第二個聖誕節,遊客幾乎絕跡,讓Nativity Store和其他商家不確定還能撐多久。 今年伯利恆的聖誕節慶祝活動將會肅穆低調,以表示對加薩持續戰爭的尊重。馬槽廣場將不會有巨大的聖誕樹,沒有喧鬧的童軍遊行樂隊,沒有閃爍的公共燈光,以及非常少的公共裝飾或展示。 「去年聖誕節前,我們還有更多希望,但現在我們又快到聖誕節了,我們什麼也沒有,」Nativity Store第三代店主Rony Tabash說道。 以色列對哈瑪斯的戰爭已經持續了將近15個月,而且仍看不到盡頭。多次停火努力…… 自戰爭開始以來,前往以色列和以色列佔領的西岸的旅遊業驟減。在以色列禁止大多數擁有……的西岸15萬巴勒斯坦人入境後,巴勒斯坦經濟在過去一年中萎縮了25%。 ……(亞美尼亞、天主教和東正教)共同舉行的聖誕彌撒通常是該市的重大福音,因為旅遊業佔其年度收入的70%。但這個季節的街道空空如也。 Tabash說他每天都繼續開門營業,但經常一整週都賣不出任何東西。Tabash與25多個當地家庭合作,這些家庭利用該地區著名的橄欖木製作手工雕刻的宗教用品。但由於沒有買家,這些家庭的工作也乾涸了。 客棧裡有很多空位 巴勒斯坦旅遊部發言人Jiries Qumsiyeh表示,該市的遊客人數從2019年疫情前的每年約200萬人暴跌至2024年的不到10萬人。 根據聖誕節的故事,瑪利亞因為客棧沒有空位而被迫在馬棚生下耶穌。今天,伯利恆近5500間酒店房間幾乎都空著。 伯利恆酒店協會主席Elias Al Arja表示,該市的酒店入住率從2023年初的約80%暴跌至今天的約3%。在他自己的酒店——伯利恆酒店,他說他已經解僱了120多名員工,只保留了5名員工。 Qumsiyeh說,該市擁有超過100家商店和450個處理傳統巴勒斯坦手工艺品的工廠。但在聖誕節前的一週,當這個城市應該擠滿遊客時,馬槽廣場大多空空如也,只有一些當地人在賣咖啡和茶。主街上八家商店中只有兩家營業。 Qumsiyeh擔心,當戰爭結束,旅遊業最終復甦時,許多世世代代傳承傳統技能的家庭將不再製作反映巴勒斯坦傳統和文化的物品。 許多人完全離開了這個地區。「自侵略開始以來,我們目睹了非常高的移民率,尤其是在旅遊業工作的人群中,」Qumsiyeh說道。 沒有歡樂的聖誕節 市長Anton Salman表示,過去一年約有500個家庭離開伯利恆。而這些只是那些持有正式居留簽證移居國外的家庭。許多其他人則持短期旅遊簽證移居國外並非法打工,目前尚不清楚他們是否會返回,Salman說道。 伯利恆地區,包括附近村莊,約有一半人口從事旅遊業或在以色列工作。 Salman表示,伯利恆的失業率約為50%。根據巴勒斯坦經濟部數據,西岸的失業率為…… Salman說,取消聖誕節慶祝活動是一種引起人們注意伯利恆和巴勒斯坦地區艱難處境的方式。「今年我們想向世界展示,巴勒斯坦人民仍在受苦,他們沒有世界其他人民所擁有的歡樂,」Salman說道。 這是由於移民和低出生率導致聖地人口在過去十年中持續減少的又一打擊。 基督徒只佔人口的一小部分。根據美國國務院的數據,以色列約有182,000名基督徒,西岸和耶路撒冷約有50,000名基督徒,加薩約有1,300名基督徒。 在黑夜中尋找光明 伯利恆聖誕教堂希臘東正教會的教區牧師Issa Thaljieh神父說,許多家庭正在經濟上掙扎,他們無法支付房租或學費,更不用說購買聖誕禮物或以其他方式慶祝節日了。他說,教會的社會服務機構試圖提供幫助,但需求量很大。 Thaljieh說,他今年的聖誕節信息重點是鼓勵伯利恆的巴勒斯坦人儘管面臨挑戰也要留下來。 「沒有基督徒的教堂不是教堂,」他說,就在節日前的一週,工人們正在手工擦拭空蕩蕩的教堂裡華麗的黃銅燭台。 「耶穌基督誕生時誕生的光明,是超越黑暗的光明,所以我們必須等待,我們必須要有耐心,我們必須多祈禱,我們必須堅守我們的根,因為我們的根在伯利恆,」他說。 一些家庭正在尋找方法來重拾一些歡樂。 39歲的伯利恆居民Nihal Bandak在去年沒有聖誕樹之後,答應了三個孩子的要求,今年要擺放一棵聖誕樹。裝飾聖誕樹是她8歲的小女兒Stephanie最喜歡的聖誕節活動。 11歲的Mathew Bandak很高興他的家人恢復了一些傳統,但也感到矛盾。 「我很高興,因為我們可以裝飾和慶祝,但是加薩的人卻沒有任何東西可以慶祝,」他說。 Nativity Store第三代店主Rony Tabash說,他會繼續開門營業,因為這是他家族歷史的一部分。 「我們沒有感受到聖誕節的氛圍,但最終,聖誕節是在我們心中,」他說,並補充說整個城市都在祈禱停火和和平。「我們堅信,當我們看到聖誕節時,它總會給我們帶來黑夜中的光明。」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。

拜登在川普恢復死刑執行前,將幾乎所有聯邦死刑犯的刑期改為無期徒刑

(SeaPRwire) -   (華盛頓) — 總統拜登於週一宣布,他將赦免聯邦死囚40人中的37人,將他們的刑罰改為終身監禁,這是在主張擴大死刑的候任總統特朗普就職幾週前做出的。 此舉挽救了犯下多項罪行人士的生命,包括殺害警官和軍官、在聯邦土地上犯案、參與致命銀行搶劫或毒品交易,以及殺害聯邦設施中的警衛或囚犯。 這意味著只有三名聯邦囚犯仍面臨死刑。他們是迪倫·魯夫,他在南卡羅來納州查爾斯頓犯下種族仇恨屠殺案;2013年波士頓馬拉松爆炸案的嫌犯焦哈爾·薩爾納耶夫;以及羅伯特·鮑爾斯,他在匹茲堡的樹林猶太教堂槍殺11名會眾,這是美國歷史上最嚴重的反猶太襲擊事件。 拜登在一份聲明中說:「今天,我將對聯邦死囚40人中的37人減刑,改判為無假釋的終身監禁。這些減刑與我政府對聯邦死刑實施的暫停令一致,除非涉及恐怖主義和仇恨性大規模謀殺等案件。」 拜登政府於2021年宣布暫停聯邦死刑,以研究所使用的方案,這在拜登的任期內暫停了死刑執行。但拜登過去實際上承諾在這個問題上走得更遠,承諾結束聯邦死刑,但對恐怖主義和仇恨性大規模殺戮除外。 2020年競選總統時,拜登競選網站上表示,他將「努力通過立法,廢除聯邦死刑,並鼓勵各州效仿聯邦政府的做法。」 拜登在7月競選連任時,其競選網站上沒有出現類似的說法。 拜登在其聲明中說:「毫無疑問,我譴責這些殺人犯,為他們卑鄙行為的受害者感到悲痛,並為所有遭受難以想像和無法彌補損失的家庭感到痛苦。但是,憑藉我的良心和作為公共辯護人、參議院司法委員會主席、副總統以及現在總統的經驗,我比以往任何時候都更加確信,我們必須停止在聯邦層面使用死刑。」 他暗諷特朗普說:「出於良心,我不能袖手旁觀,讓新政府恢復我已經停止的死刑執行。」 特朗普將於1月20日就職,他經常談到擴大死刑的執行。在一次演講中,特朗普呼籲「抓到販毒的人,因其駭人聽聞的行為而處以死刑。」他後來承諾處決販毒和人口走私者,甚至讚揚中國對販毒者的更嚴厲待遇。在他第一個總統任期內,特朗普恢復了聯邦死刑。 在特朗普的第一個任期內,有13人被處死,比現代任何總統任期都多,一些死刑執行速度之快,可能導致印第安納州聯邦死囚設施人滿為患。 這是自2003年以來首次執行聯邦死刑。最後三次死刑執行是在2020年11月選舉日之後,但在特朗普於次年1月離任之前進行,這是自1889年格羅弗·克利夫蘭以來,首次由卸任總統下令處決聯邦囚犯。 拜登在來自倡導團體的壓力下做出了這個決定,這些團體敦促他採取行動,使特朗普更難以增加對聯邦囚犯使用死刑。總統的宣布是在他大赦數十名囚犯不到兩週後發布的,這些囚犯在COVID-19大流行期間被釋放並被安置在家中監禁,以及其他39名犯有非暴力罪行的囚犯,這是現代歷史上最大規模的單日赦免行為。 這一宣布也緊隨拜登在選舉後赦免其子亨特的聯邦槍支和稅務指控之後,此前他長期表示不會這樣做,這在華盛頓引發了軒然大波。赦免也引發了人們的質疑,即他是否會對白宮擔心可能在第二任期內受到不公平待遇的政府官員和其他盟友發布大規模赦免。 上週,白宮宣布拜登計劃下個月訪問梵蒂岡,這加劇了關於拜登可能減免聯邦死刑的猜測。拜登是一位虔誠的天主教徒,他將會見教宗方濟各,教宗方濟各最近曾為這些死囚祈禱,希望他們的刑期能夠被減免。 小馬丁·路德·金在白宮發布的一份聲明中說,總統「做了以前沒有任何總統願意做的事情:採取有意義和持久行動,不僅承認死刑的種族主義根源,而且糾正其持續的不公正。」 唐尼·奧利維里奧是一位退休的俄亥俄州警官,他的搭檔被其中一名被減刑的人殺害,他說,「殺害我的警官搭檔和摯友的人被處死,也不會給我帶來任何平靜。」 奧利維里奧也在白宮發布的一份聲明中說:「總統在此做出了正確的事情,這也符合他和我的信仰。」 ___ 魏斯塞特從佛羅里達州西棕櫚灘報道。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。

為什麼焦慮症在晚上會加劇? “`

(SeaPRwire) -   莉莉·布朗(Lily Brown)不斷從她的病人那裡聽到同樣的話。他們會說:「『一整天,我都忙得不可開交。一個接一個的截止日期,一項接一項的責任。最後,我精疲力竭,非常期待上床睡覺——然後我躺下,然後,』」布朗說,她是賓夕法尼亞大學焦慮症治療與研究中心(University of Pennsylvania’s Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety)的主任。 一旦太陽下山,陷入擔憂和沉思是很常見的現象。研究表明,對許多人來說,焦慮症狀在晚上會加劇,心理健康也會受到影響。一項研究將這種現象稱為「午夜後思維假說」(the “mind after midnight hypothesis”),指出自殺行為和物質濫用的風險在夜間也會增加,人們的情緒在大約凌晨1點到4點之間會急劇下降。另一項發表於2024年《精神病學研究》(Psychiatry Research)的研究發現,普遍焦慮症狀在一天中的不同時間都會達到高峰——根據研究,大約在早上8點、下午4點和凌晨1點——但困擾許多焦慮症患者的思緒奔騰在晚上最嚴重。 為什麼夜間經常是焦慮時鐘?以下是需要注意的事項。 為什麼焦慮症在晚上感覺更糟 人體有一個微調的生物鐘,它影響著從你感到飢餓到感到困倦的一切。聖路易斯華盛頓大學(Washington University in St. Louis)心理與腦科學助理教授兼近期《精神病學研究》關於焦慮症狀時間的研究共同作者麗貝卡·考克斯(Rebecca Cox)說,這些內在節律也會影響大腦。 你清醒的時間越長,你的身體就越想睡覺。某些生物信號讓你保持清醒並抵禦全天的睡眠,但這些信號在晚上會下降。考克斯解釋說,如果你在這些信號下降且「睡眠壓力」累積時還醒著,認知功能往往會受到影響。除此之外,這些影響似乎還會讓你的大腦更難以調節情緒。 這些認知效應也有助於解釋為什麼人們在深夜容易自我傷害和濫用藥物。她說:「如果你有進行任何不健康或不安全行為的衝動,那麼在午夜時分控制這種衝動的可能性會更小。」 更糟糕的是,「當我們晚上醒著時,通常我們是孤立的。世界其他地方都在睡覺,」考克斯說。「如果我在白天感到焦慮,也許我可以和朋友或伴侶談談——但如果我是晚上唯一醒著的人,而且我感到所有這些負面情緒,我就沒有外部方法來調節這些情緒。」 辛辛那提大學醫學院(University of Cincinnati College of Medicine)焦慮症研究項目主任傑弗裡·斯特勞恩博士(Dr. Jeffrey Strawn)補充說,你的大腦在晚上分心的事情也更少。在白天,你可能忙於工作、差事、家務、家庭和社交義務等等。但在晚上,尤其當你上床睡覺時,這些事情大多都消失了,創造了一個「讓焦慮失控的完美環境,即反覆思考『如果』和『關於』,然後重播前一天發生的事情,」斯特勞恩說。 你早上真的會感覺更好嗎? 你可能聽說過,當你擔心或不安時,要睡個好覺,因為一切都會在早上感覺更好。研究表明,這個諺語似乎有一定的道理。 焦慮和睡眠密切相關。焦慮的人往往睡不好,而睡眠不足也可能預示著未來的焦慮,包括考克斯在內的許多研究人員都這樣認為。相反,睡個好覺通常似乎可以減輕焦慮,改善情緒,研究表明。「睡眠就是良藥,」斯特勞恩說。 這使得良好的睡眠習慣至關重要,尤其對於那些患有焦慮症的人來說。除了經典的建議——例如在涼爽、黑暗和安靜的房間裡睡覺;限制咖啡因攝入量;在白天早些時候照射明亮的光線,但在晚上限制光線;以及建立規律的睡眠時間表——布朗說,重要的是要等到你真正感到疲倦時才上床睡覺。人們在想要睡個好覺時,經常會過早地上床睡覺,但這可能會適得其反。「這實際上是一種已知的、無效的策略,它往往會使失眠惡化,並使對睡眠的焦慮加劇,」她說。它會讓你有很多時間醒著躺著,擔心你應該睡覺的事實。 布朗說,還要小心不要自行服用藥物來幫助入睡。包括酒精和鎮靜劑在內的物質有時會使人更容易入睡,但總體上可能會導致睡眠質量下降。 如何應對夜間焦慮 布朗說,預防往往是最好的良藥。她建議你在白天(睡覺前很久)撥出10分鐘時間進行結構化的「擔憂時間」,這是一種已被證明有效的策略。設定一個計時器,利用這整整10分鐘的時間來仔細思考所有讓你煩惱的事情,如果覺得有幫助,可以寫下筆記或待辦事項。 如果在預定的擔憂時間之外,你的腦海中突然出現擔憂,請有意識地認識到並轉移這些想法。「說,『我注意到我在擔心。我將把這留到擔憂時間,』然後回到你正在做的事情上,」布朗說。布朗說,對習慣性擔憂的人來說,這可能很難,因為許多人錯誤地將擔憂等同於準備或解決問題——但事實往往相反。 如果焦慮仍然在晚上湧現,布朗建議在床邊放一本日記,快速記下關於任何讓你煩惱的事情的簡短筆記或提醒。你是在悄悄地告訴你的大腦:「『我聽到了。我注意到了。但我現在不會解決這個問題,』」布朗說。研究表明,這種做法最終會讓你的擔憂減少。只是要確保你寫的是簡短的筆記而不是長篇大論,因為寫得太多可能會「讓大腦沉浸在那些擔憂和焦慮的思想中,」斯特勞恩告誡道。 斯特勞恩說,如果你發現自己陷入焦慮,重要的是要起床——否則,你可能會開始潛意識地將你的床與擔憂和清醒聯繫起來。「如果人們在大約15分鐘內無法入睡,我希望他們起床,」他說。起床做一些不是認知刺激的事情,例如閱讀洗碗機的使用說明書,他建議道。考克斯說,進行冥想或呼吸練習以降低生理壓力水平也會有幫助。 當你再次感到困倦——希望也更平靜時——再回到床上。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。 ```

說故事能幫助減少遊民的苦難嗎?

(SeaPRwire) -   遊民問題是我們這個時代最明顯、最普遍且最令人無法接受的健康不公義現象。研究表明,無家可歸會增加一個人的死亡風險。 當像 或 這樣的災難使人們流離失所,缺乏住所、食物或安全保障時,我們(理所當然地)會團結起來幫助那些流離失所的人。聯邦緊急事務管理署 (FEMA) 和國民警衛隊等政府組織會盡可能調動資源,提供食物、住所和其他必需品。同時,全國各地的美國人在社區中展現出體貼、慷慨和基本的善良,幫助重建人們的家園和生活。在這些困難時期,我們表現得像鄰居一樣。 然而,當失業、災難性的健康危機、破裂的關係、精神疾病或成癮 時,我們往往表現得像陌生人一樣。我們很少有人挺身而出提供幫助。大多數人都迴避視線,壓抑同情心和情緒。不知何故,這種不作為被認為是「正常」的。沒有人呼籲 FEMA 或國民警衛隊幫助人們重新站起來。 人們似乎默認認為無家可歸者不值得幫助或體諒。決策者和內容創作者之間的深思熟慮的合作可以幫助改變這些默認的想法。實際上,好萊塢和哈佛大學等機構都在減少遊民痛苦方面發揮著作用。 我們如何看待遊民問題 儘管遊民問題對各地社區都帶來了切實的擔憂,但重點往往放在驅逐,而不是讓那些被迫睡在街頭的人重新安置。事實上,在 的授權下,政府可以逮捕在公共場所睡覺的人,公職人員越來越肆無忌憚地使用武力將人們趕走,以免礙眼。正如凱文·阿德勒和唐納德·伯恩斯在他們最近的 《當我們擦肩而過》中寫道:「我們根本沒有表現得像鄰居一樣。」 我們在這些情況下的反應差異反映出一個更大的社區危機:我們作為一個民族和一個國家是怎樣的?答案將在很大程度上決定不斷擴大的遊民危機的結果,在任何一個晚上都有超過 人無家可歸——而一年中無家可歸的人數是這個數字的幾倍。但除非將這場危機視為我們自己的問題,否則我們將無法取得進展。無家可歸者是我們的鄰居,事實是我們任何人都可能無家可歸。我們如何對待無家可歸者,與我們如何照顧因風暴而流離失所的鄰居一樣,體現了我們是怎樣的人。 解決這個問題的一個重要方法是利用講故事來扭轉對我們街頭受苦的人們無情的非人化。這種非人化不僅加劇了危機,還使我們中的一些人認為我們有理由不必參與深思熟慮的解決方案。 好萊塢如何幫助解決遊民問題 在各種環境中傾聽和分享關於無家可歸者的故事,可以讓我們至少在片刻之間考慮:「如果是我,我會怎麼做?在這種情況下我會怎麼做?」當我們講述像海倫和米爾頓這樣在災難中失去家園的人的故事時,我們似乎很容易做到這一點。 有希望的先例表明,當戰略性地運用講故事時,可以幫助改變我們對健康危機的看法——甚至刺激變革。例如, 表明,通過要求人們觀看以氣候危機為主題的流行電影(如 2006 年的《不願面對的真相》和 2004 年的《明天過後》),可以提高人們採取行動應對氣候變化的意願。 表明,當一部電影(在本研究中為 2021 年的《別仰望》)與一位有影響力的人士提供的簡短教育視頻相結合,提供額外的背景信息時,人們採取氣候行動的意願會進一步提高。 在心理健康問題上,Norman Lear 中心 表明,觀看以心理健康情節為特色的劇集和非劇集節目的人們,對接受心理健康治療的人的個人偏見較低。同時,我們在哈佛陳公共衛生學院的研究表明,當 TikTok 用戶接觸到 時,它 在評論部分,甚至可以 。 是時候讓講故事的人們採用同樣的策略來改變規範並建立對遊民問題的同理心了,無論是在我們的電視、劇院還是 TikTok 上。我們需要好萊塢製作更多像《當幸福來敲門》(2006)、《單身漢》(2009) 和《遊牧人生》(2020) 這樣的電影,這些電影使我們對遊民問題的理解人性化。我們還需要製作更多探索使許多人無法獲得住房的破壞性制度的項目。我們需要鼓勵那些經歷過遊民或住房不安全的人們,在 TikTok 和 Instagram 等平台上分享他們自己的故事。即使我們不認為自己是講故事的人,我們也可以發揮作用。与其總是走過,我們至少可以嘗試偶爾停下來傾聽鄰居的故事。 當我們為這些故事騰出空間時,我們開始重新編織將我們聯繫在一起並提升我們的社區紐帶。我們再次成為弗雷德·羅傑斯從小就鼓勵我們成為的鄰居,「那些與我們很近的人」。無論我們是好萊塢編劇還是 TikTok 網紅,我們都在改變遊民問題敘事方面發揮著作用。或者,只是一個鄰居。 失去家園的人們,無論是颶風還是遊民的後果,都需要幫助。講故事可以讓我們開始這段旅程。只有將社會各界人士聚集在一起,我們才能開始像鄰居一樣,產生變革所需的同理心和行動。而當我們這樣做的時候,我們將能夠設身處地,不僅站在風暴倖存者的角度,也站在無家可歸者的角度。這種想像和同理心的行為將使我們彼此更加靠近——靠近那些受苦的人,也靠近我們自己。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。

擁抱寧靜 “`

(SeaPRwire) -   在當今這個高度互聯的世界裡,寧靜和安靜的時刻已經成為稀有而珍貴的商品。從我們醒來的那一刻到我們閉上眼睛的那一刻,我們大多數人都在被大量的通知、警報和無盡的社交媒體滾動所淹沒。這不僅僅是方便或新奇的問題了——沉迷於螢幕已經成為一種習慣、一種必需品,一種許多使用者坦承的癮頭。 但我們很少會問自己:這是以什麼為代價呢? 持續的參與不僅會消耗我們的時間,還會奪走我們更重要的東西:內心的平靜。 寧靜對於心理健康至關重要,就像維生素對於身體健康一樣重要。在當今快節奏、充斥螢幕的環境中,這種觀點尤其引人注目。人們痴迷於他們往體內攝入的食物:無論是尋找有機、非基因改造、純素、無麩質、無糖,還是無人工色素的餐點。但為什麼他們對通過感官攝入的東西不那麼挑剔呢?我們吸收的精神垃圾 arguably 比偶爾吃的起司漢堡或泡芙更為有害。這種感官刺激的衝擊要求我們的認知能力超出其所能承受的範圍。 正如我們的身體無法製造必需的營養素,必須從外部食物來源獲得它們一樣,我們的大腦也需要必需的營養素,其中最重要的是寧靜。安靜的時刻讓大腦得以減壓,整理它所吸收的信息,並恢復耗盡的認知資源。 最陰險的謬誤之一是多工能提高你的生產力。這明顯是不正確的。已經反覆證明,多工會降低效率、注意力和工作質量。嘗試多工迫使大腦在任務之間來回切換,這是它在能量消耗方面最昂貴的事情之一。 需要始終「在線」和保持聯繫,使我們無法體驗到什麼都不做的恢復性益處,或者荷蘭人所說的。我們已經如此習慣於刺激,以至於不活動的時刻感覺像是浪費時間。但實際上,這些時刻是大腦鞏固記憶、解決複雜問題和產生創造性見解的時候。 寧靜,因此,不是虛空,而是一個肥沃的空間,我們可以在其中找到在喧囂中一直困擾我們的問題的解決方案。正如美國藝術家 Leonard Koren 在他的著作中所說,寧靜可以是「充滿可能性的空虛」。 我們的時代是一個感官超載的時代。螢幕不斷閃爍,周圍環境嗡嗡作響著人造噪音。持續不斷的感官衝擊消耗了大腦有限的注意力資源,幾乎沒有空間進行深度思考、反省或創造力。 人們越來越認識到這種超載的危險。即使是漫步在樹林中——在日本被稱為或森林浴的做法——也被證明可以降低壓力荷爾蒙、降低血壓並改善認知能力。接觸自然,其微妙的聲音、寧靜的寂靜和有限的色彩,可以使大腦和身體都得到平靜。 綠地和自然音景為日常生活的過度刺激提供了緩解。研究表明,在自然環境中度過的時間不僅可以減輕焦慮、改善情緒,還可以增強注意力和記憶力。自然環境讓大腦從現代生活的持續壓力中恢復過來,因此我們最好去散散步。 數位世界幾乎沒有空間容納寧靜。無論是在工作場所、在家裡,甚至是在度假時,我們都被不斷要求我們注意的螢幕所包圍。人類的大腦並不是為這種不停歇的參與而設計的。我们需要暂停的时刻,不僅是为了恢復鎮定,也是為了讓我們的大腦以最佳狀態運作。 想想你多久會在有幾秒鐘的空閒時間時就伸手去拿你的手機。無論是排隊、等待朋友,甚至是在談話中,查看設備的誘惑都非常強烈。只是靜靜地坐著的想法已經變得幾乎不可想像。 然而,寧靜應該被視為大腦的必需營養素。安靜的時刻可以帶來精神上的清晰、創造力和內心的平靜。它們讓我們傾聽自己的想法,反思自己的經歷,並以在現代生活的喧囂中不可能的方式與自己聯繫。 將寧靜融入你的生活中並不需要劇烈的改變。它可以像關閉一小時的通知或在沒有手機的情況下在戶外散步一樣簡單。小小的斷開聯繫的行為創造了寧靜蓬勃發展的空間。隨著時間的推移,你可能會發現這些寧靜的時刻不僅令人耳目一新,而且對於維持身心健康至關重要。 在一個不斷敦促我們做得更多、始終保持聯繫的時代,刻意尋求寧靜可能會讓人感覺像是一種反抗行為。但尋求它是一種自我保護的行為。寧靜讓我們得以重新充電,並發現現代生活常常掩蓋的清晰度。 下次你發現自己伸手去拿手機時,抵制住這種衝動。讓自己靜靜地坐著。你的大腦——以及你的理智——都會感謝你。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。

Summit Group Responds to White Paper Citing Governance Issues in Bangladesh’s Power and Energy Sector

Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dec 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Summit Group, Bangladesh’s largest private sector power generation company, has issued clarifications in response to a recent draft of a government White Paper, and said it welcomes transparency and remains committed to the highest levels of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) in the country.Bangladesh media have reported widely on a draft of the ‘White Paper on the State of the Bangladesh Economy’ released in recent weeks by the interim government led by the Honourable Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The document said Bangladesh’s power and energy sector faced challenges such as excess capacity, dependence on imports of gas and under-development of domestic natural gas resources.Summit Power International Limited (“SPIL”), the Singapore-registered parent of Summit Corporation Limited (“SCL”) – the leading foreign direct investor in Bangladesh’s power sector – has responded to statements in White Paper which referred to SCL’s assets or subsidiaries.1) The draft White Paper referred to Summit Group as being one of the “selected large conglomerates” which enjoyed “exemptions on project income” and “exemption on income arising from power generation”.SPIL said these exemptions cited were part of a broader policy initiative that applied to the entire power and energy sector in the country. “The policy, i.e. Private Sector Power Generation Policy framed in 1996, designed to attract investment and meet Bangladesh’s critical energy needs, encompassed approximately 104 projects. These exemptions were not exclusive to Summit Group but were reflective of a sector-wide strategy to enhance Bangladesh’s energy capacity to ensure sustainable development,” SPIL said.2) The “Other Common Malpractice” section in the White Paper alleged that contract conditions were changed after it was awarded, and singled out the Summit Meghnaghat 335 dual fuel power plant for switching from heavy fuel oil (“HFO”) to high-speed diesel (“HSD”) without changing capacity payment or heat rate as an example.The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation, the supplier of energy oil, was unable to provide the specified oil under the original agreement and instead reached an understanding with the Bangladesh Power Development Board to supply alternative oil, SPIL said.“In order to maintain operations and fulfil its commitments, Summit Meghnaghat was obliged to accept this change but remains prepared to accept oil in accordance with the original tender conditions,” SPIL said.Through SCL, the Summit Group operates 18 power plants with a combined generation capacity of 2,255MW or approximately 17% of the total installed private power generation capacity in the country of 173 million people.3) The White Paper listed Summit Power Limited among 83 companies listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange that had been “unfairly excluded” from certain regulatory activities, and said market rigging was endemic in the domestic equity market.“Summit Power Limited has always conducted its affairs with the highest levels of corporate governance. Its Board of Directors comprises eminent and well-respected corporate figures. At no time has the company ever engaged in market rigging,” SPIL said.4) Regarding Bangladesh’s second Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (“FSRU”), which Summit Group operates, the White Paper alleged public funds were misused because Summit supplied LNG at a premium while natural gas reserves were available with the Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation (“Petrobangla”).SPIL said that Summit’s FSRU was not responsible for the supply of gas and, accordingly, has not imported or supplied any gas to date. The long-term supply contract signed between Summit Oil and Shipping Company Limited and Petrobangla was at the lowest price of all contracts awarded at the time, including for OQ Trading and Excelerate Energy (“Excelerate”). In any event, Summit has not yet imported any gas under the long-term supply contract.Further, Summit’s FSRU did not receive any special exemptions, and its daily tariff/charter rate is lower than that of the Moheshkhali Floating LNG owned by Excelerate, the only other FSRU in Bangladesh. The incentives referenced were part of an industry-wide framework that applies to both Excelerate and Summit’s FSRU projects.“As a responsible corporation with a track record of providing energy and power to Bangladesh, Summit Group has always respected and adhered to the laws of both Bangladesh, where SCL operates, as well as Singapore, where SPIL is domiciled,” SPIL said. “We are dedicated to contributing meaningfully to Bangladesh’s growth and prosperity. Our operations in Bangladesh have consistently adhered to all regulations, and we take pride in upholding the highest standards of integrity and governance,” SPIL said.“Being a dependable partner in nation building, we remain open to dialogue with all stakeholders,” it added. “We invite committee members preparing the White Paper to engage and seek clarification where needed. As a substantial foreign direct investor, the Summit Group has always conducted its affairs in a transparent manner while striving to support the long-term development of Bangladesh,” it added.About Summit Power International Limited (“SPIL”)SPIL is the largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Bangladesh, reflecting 17% of the country's total private installed capacity and 7% of the country’s total installed capacity. Summit owns and operates a total of 18 power plants with a combined generation capacity of 2,255MW. It also operates Bangladesh’s second Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) and LNG import terminal with daily regasification capacity of 500 million cubic feet.SPIL is a privately-held Singapore-registered company that is 78%-owned by the family of Mr Muhammed Aziz Khan. In 2016 SPIL acquired Bangladesh-registered Summit Corporation Ltd (SCL) in a transaction that was financed primarily by International Finance Corporation, the World Bank’s private sector arm. SCL holds various infrastructure assets in Bangladesh. In 2019, JERA Co., Inc., Japan’s largest power generation company, acquired a 22%-stake in SPIL and remains its second largest shareholder to date.Learn more at: www.summitpowerinternational.com   Media ContactWeR1 Consultants Pte LtdWhatsApp (Text): (+65) 9748 0688Email: summit@wer1.net Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Revolutionize Your Business Plan: How Ai is Making Entrepreneurship Easier

SINGAPORE, Dec 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In today's fast-paced business world, writing a comprehensive business plan can feel overwhelming for entrepreneurs. However, with the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), this process is becoming more efficient and accessible. This guide shows how to use AI tools to create a business plan for your idea.Think of AI as your digital assistant, speeding up the first draft so you have more time to make it better. AI gives you a structure, but your own ideas and understanding of your business makes the plan unique.Embrace AI in Business Planning - Before you begin, you should know what goes into a business plan: a summary of your business, details about your company and offerings, and information about your market and competitors. You may also consider creating plans for your business sales, management, operations, and finances.Gather all your business details first. This makes it easier for AI to help you turn them into a plan.Feeding Information to AI - Start by providing a general overview of your business, including its name, target market, products or services, and financial projections. GoDaddy is sharing a prompt template below that can be used to provide information:"I'm developing a business plan for my company, [company name], a [industry] startup offering [product/service]. Please accept the information below about my company as a basis for developing a strong business plan."Creating Sections with AI Help - Breaking your business plan into sections and using specific prompts for each can streamline the process. AI can generate initial drafts for each part, which you can then review and edit. Here are some prompts to help guide you:1. Summary and Company Description:- "As a successful entrepreneur and seasoned strategist, draft an enticing executive summary and company description for [company name] in the [industry] sector."2. Products and Services:- "As an innovative product developer, provide a comprehensive description of [product/service] offered by my company."3. Market Analysis:- "As a market analyst, outline a detailed market analysis for [company name]."4. Competitive Analysis:- "Compile a concise competitive analysis for [company name], highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of key competitors."5. Marketing and Sales Plan:- "Create a thorough sales and marketing plan for [company name], including a detailed growth strategy."6. Value Proposition:- "Assume the perspective of a potential customer and identify the unique selling proposition of [company name]."7. Ownership and Management Plan:- "Outline the optimal structure, ownership, and management roles for [company name]."8. Operating Plan:"Craft an efficient operating plan for [company name], detailing infrastructure and risk management."9. Financial Plan:"Develop a comprehensive financial overview and funding request for [company name], including income statements and sales forecasts."10. Extra Information:This is where you can add any extra details like research or visuals.Finalizing Your Plan - Once you have drafts for each part, it's time to make it all fit together nicely. Your business plan should clearly show what your business is about and its path to success.Getting Feedback from AI - After refining your draft, ask AI to check for any missing parts, mistakes or inconsistencies. This is a good time for AI to help create a summary, mission statement, vision, values, and value proposition to ensure alignment with your business goals.Make a One-Page Plan - Lastly, create a simple one-page version of your business plan. It should include all the important points and be easy to understand. This step ensures clarity and focus, making it easier to communicate your business strategy to stakeholders. Remember, while AI helps a lot, it does not replace the ingenuity and oversight of human input to help ensure your unique business ideas are being reflected in your plan.AI can be a helpful tool for creating and growing your business’ digital presence. With GoDaddy Airo, an AI powered experience, you can embrace AI to streamline your business planning and operations, allowing you more time to focus on turning your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.Find out more how GoDaddy Airo can help your business idea get started online.About GoDaddy   GoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services, and accept payments. GoDaddy Airo™, the company's AI-powered experience, makes growing a small business faster and easier by helping them to get their idea online in minutes, drive traffic and boost sales. GoDaddy's expert guides are available 24/7 to provide assistance. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.Issued on behalf of GoDaddy.For more information, contact:Fekra Communicationsinfo@fekracomms.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

中國核電榮膺中國證券「金紫荊獎」兩項大獎

香港, 2024年12月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由香港大公文匯傳媒集團聯合香港中國企業協會、香港中國金融協會、香港中資證券業協會、香港公司治理公會主辦的第十四屆香港國際金融論壇暨中國證券「金紫荊獎」頒獎典禮12月19日在香港會議展覽中心舉行。中國核能電力股份有限公司(以下簡稱「中國核電」或公司)憑藉管理團隊卓越的經營管理和優秀的業績表現,摘得2024中國證券「金紫荊獎卓越企業家」、「新中國成立75周年卓越企業貢獻獎」兩項大獎。中國核電是中核集團核能業務的開發主體和先進科技成果轉化的主通道,以投資建設運營核電項目為核心業務,致力於先進核能技術的高效利用和清潔低碳能源的高質量供給。公司始終秉承「強核強國、造福人類」的企業使命,將提供安全穩定的綠色能源,助力社會可持續發展作為公司經營理念,聚焦價值創造和高質量發展。作為國內最大的核電運營商之一, 2015年6月10日在上海證券交易所成功上市,股票代碼是601985。截至2024年10月底,公司擁有控股子公司30家,參股公司12家。總資產規模已經超過6000億元(人民幣,下同),員工總數近2萬人。    業績穩健增長 分紅持續提升中國核電秉承「強核強國、造福人類」的企業使命,將提供安全穩定的綠色能源,助力社會可持續發展作為公司經營理念和指導產業發展的重要指導思想,以「為股東創造價值」為核心出發點,自2015年上市以來,始終保持高質量發展,營業收入從262億元增加至749億元,年複合增長率達到14.04%;歸母淨利潤從37.81億元增加至106.24億元,年複合增長率為13.78%;資產負債率從上市前的79%降至69.81%,淨資產收益率穩定在10%以上。2024年前三季度,公司主要經營業績指標按照預期完成計劃值並繼續保持增速,累計商運發電量1,603.88億度,同比增長2.70%;營業收入完成569.86億元,同比增加1.60%。優秀的經營業績也得到了境內外資本市場的高度認可,2024年前三季度獲得券商及機構分析師55份研報的關注,普遍認為公司業績符合預期,分紅持續提升,成長空間廣闊,均維持 「買入」等正面評級。截至今年三季度末,公司市值達到2105.49 億元,較2023年底增加689.24億元,增長幅度達到32.74%,優於同期大盤及電力同行表現;在A 股上市公司中排名第56位,較2023年底提升20名。公司秉持與股東「發展與共,價值同享」的理念,每年以現金分配的利潤比例都達到了當年實現的可分配利潤的百分之三十五及以上,且保持連續八年每股派息金額及年度派息總額適度增長,累計實現向股東分紅金額206.12億。踐行雙碳目標 賦能可持續發展中國核電始終堅持聚焦主責主業,堅守安全的生命線,促進高質量發展。公司在運、在建及核准待建清潔能源裝機整體規模已超過8300萬千瓦,其中核電裝機規模為4439.10萬千瓦,包括在運機組25台,裝機2375萬千瓦,在建及核准待建機組18台,裝機2064.10萬千瓦;今年以來,納入WANO綜合指數統計的核電運行機組中20台獲得滿分,平均值98.92分,領先國際同行。截至2024年9月30日,中國核電新能源裝機規模為3919.22萬千瓦,包括在運裝機2414.70萬千瓦,在建裝機1504.52萬千瓦。前三季度,公司累計商運發電量1603.88億千瓦時,同比增長2.70%,其中核電發電量1356.38億千瓦時,新能源發電量247.50億千瓦時。作為新發展理念的生動實踐者,中國核電持續強化核能、風電、光伏等清潔能源開發與利用,積極做好項目建設與新廠址開發工作。公司制定了2025及2035年公司戰略發展規劃,計劃2025年電力裝機容量達到5600萬千瓦,其中在運核電機組2600萬千瓦,非核清潔能源3000萬千瓦。2035年電力裝機容量超過1億千瓦,核電運行指標保持在世界第一梯隊,非核清潔能源運行業績實現行業領先。在全力推動核電業務增長的同時,中國核電還將積極推廣高溫氣冷堆、快中子增殖堆等新型核電機組應用,探索核能在空天深海動力、供熱、海水淡化、制氫等領域的商業化推廣和產業化發展,深化「核能+」新發展模式,繼續保持蓬勃的發展勢頭。中國核電以「對科技發展具有引領帶動、對經濟發展具有支撐作用,統籌兼顧中國核電產業發展現狀與發展潛力」為原則,主要聚焦涉核、涉能產業鏈上下游新興技術,全面推動戰略性新興產業培育和發展工作。中核光電實體化運作,大尺寸鈣鈦礦剛性、柔性產品技術指標位居行業領先水平;同時充分利用已有在運機組,在不影響發電的情況下,開展重要工業/醫用同位素生產,形成穩定的、規模化的生產供應能力,保障國內供應安全。第一批碳-14目前已成功出堆。展望未來,中國核電黨委書記、董事長盧鐵忠表示,中國核電將繼續堅持穩中求進工作總基調,統籌發展和安全,牢固把握「雙碳」發展機遇,堅決推進全面深化改革與科技創新,乘勢而上,高質量完成年度生產經營各項任務。努力將中國核電打造成為一家為企業創造價值、為股東創造利潤、為員工創造幸福、為社會創造財富的最具魅力世界一流清潔能源供貨商,在可持續發展理念的指引下,聚焦服務新質生產力,不斷提高上市公司質量,續寫中國核電追求卓越新篇章。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Seamless HDB Renovations: How 2 Design Combines Expertise with In-House Solutions

SINGAPORE, Dec 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - How 2 Design announces its comprehensive design and renovation services, offering HDB homeowners integrated, end-to-end solutions under one roof.Renovating an HDB home often involves significant stress and frustration due to the challenges of coordinating with multiple vendors, leading to disjointed communication, inconsistent quality, and accountability gaps. How 2 Design, a leading renovation contractor with over 12 years of experience, addresses these common challenges by offering a comprehensive package that combines interior design with a full suite of renovation services. By managing every aspect of the process in-house–from carpentry to electrical work and beyond–How 2 Design ensures a seamless, stress-free experience for homeowners.Founded 12 years ago, How 2 Design was born from Timothy Poh's firsthand experiences in the renovation industry as a subcontractor. Having witnessed the hardships and limitations that subcontractors faced, he aspired to create a company that would serve homeowners directly, bringing a commitment to quality, transparency, and teamwork to every project.Timothy's extensive experience as a project manager and his wife Fibi's eye for design and aesthetic detail form the backbone of How 2 Design. Together, they've created a team culture that prioritizes collaboration, transparency, and delivering exceptional results for homeowners. This foundation has enabled How 2 Design to build nearly 100% in-house capability for all major renovation work, ensuring consistent quality and control over every project.Today, How 2 Design proudly offers nearly 100% in-house capability for all major renovation work, allowing them to maintain consistent quality and control over every project. This is made possible by their dedicated team, led by key figures who excel in their respective areas:Angie Ng, Indoor Sales ManagerPrasath, Outdoor Senior SalesKen Ang, Design Team LeadBikash, Project Team LeadHongji, Carpentry Team LeadAbdullah Fa, Tiling Team LeadIn-house expertise for end-to-end renovation solutionsUnlike traditional renovation models, which often involve the hassle of coordinating separate contractors and designers, How 2 Design manages every aspect of the renovation process under one roof. By offering integrated interior design and construction services, How 2 Design ensures a seamless blend of style and functionality throughout the project. Timothy's extensive experience as a project manager and his time as a subcontractor shaped his ability to develop robust SOPs that guide How 2 Design's team. These SOPs ensure every project is executed with precision, accountability, and consistency. For homeowners, this means a smooth renovation journey with clear communication, minimized stress, and results that align perfectly with their vision.The How 2 Design approach integrates both design and construction under one roof, setting them apart from firms that rely on third-party designers or subcontractors. Their direct involvement in all phases of the renovation ensures cost efficiency, seamless integration of design and function, and a single point of accountability throughout the project.Delivering the same dedication to every projectWhether it's a larger commercial property or a small HDB flat, How 2 Design brings the same level of dedication and attention to detail. Their success in managing a high-stakes commercial renovation demonstrates their ability to handle projects of any scale with professionalism and precision, making them a trusted partner for homeowners and businesses alike.Solving HDB renovation challenges the How 2 Design wayHow 2 Design has built a reputation for stepping in when homeowners need them most. One notable example involved clients who were left in distress after being cheated by other contractors. Facing incomplete projects and mounting stress, these homeowners turned to How 2 Design for help.Leveraging their nearly 100% in-house capabilities, the How 2 Design team quickly assessed the situation, made critical on-the-spot decisions, and expedited the renovation process. Their efficient coordination and hands-on approach allowed the homeowners to remain living in their flats while the renovation continued. With the ability to make quick decisions and execute work swiftly, How 2 Design not only completed the projects within the new timeline but also restored the homeowners' trust and peace of mind.While How 2 Design excels at rescuing distressed projects, they also bring the same level of dedication and attention to detail to everyday renovation needs. For instance, a homeowner seeking a custom-built wardrobe turned to How 2 Design for their expertise in carpentry. The project required on-site fabrication, a task the team handled with precision and care. To protect the homeowner's furniture, they provided extra-large plastic covers and ensured minimal disruption during installation.When a minor issue arose with the drawers hitting the door, the team quickly improvised and adjusted the design on-site to resolve the problem. They worked efficiently while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, leaving the space spotless after completing the installation. The project resulted in a beautifully crafted wardrobe that exceeded expectations, demonstrating the company's dedication to quality and personalized service.The How 2 Design promise: Quality, control, and accountabilityAt How 2 Design, quality control and accountability are not just promises–they're foundational values set by Timothy and Fibi to guide every project. This commitment means homeowners are kept informed at every stage, with clear communication and a team that treats each project with the same care as they would their own home.Bringing dream home to life, hassle-freeHow 2 Design offers HDB homeowners a better renovation experience by eliminating the common challenges of working with separate vendors. Their in-house, all-in-one approach ensures clear communication, streamlined processes, and consistent quality throughout every stage of the project. With their proven expertise and commitment to excellence, they bring every homeowner's vision to life with ease and confidence.With over 1,000 projects completed to date, How 2 Design brings proven expertise to every renovation. Ready to transform your HDB space? Contact them today for a seamless, stress-free renovation with expert design and construction under one roof. For more info, please call Phone: +65 67440015Media ContactBrand: How 2 DesignContact: Media TeamWebsite: https://www.how2design4u.com/ Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Trio AI Establishes Partnership Ecosystem for Artificial Intelligence Super Computing (AISC)

HONG KONG, Dec 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Trio AI Limited (“Trio AI”), an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure service provider in Asia with a computing power of more than 1,000 GPUs, is enhancing the regional technology applications and ecosystem. Trio AI recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with HKT Limited (“HKT”) to explore opportunities in the Artificial Intelligence Super Computing (AISC) solution through their combined business networks and expertise. In addition, Trio AI is collaborating with METAX to leverage AI computing resources supported by METAX chips, introducing more diverse cloud services. This collaboration aims to help enterprises unleash their full potential during digital transformation, marking a significant step in advancing Hong Kong as an International Innovation and Technology (I&T) hub, providing computing power solution for large model training.In the rapidly evolving AI landscape, GPUs, which are key components of parallel computing, are experiencing significant market growth. According to Verified Market Research1, the global GPU market size was valued at US$33.47 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach US$477.37 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 33.3% from 2022 to 2030, demonstrating strong market expansion.On 11 December 2024, Dr. David Chung, Chief Executive Officer, Trio AI, and Mr. Dennis Chung, Senior Vice President, Product Marketing & Solutions Consulting, Commercial Group, HKT, signed the MOU, in the witness of Mr. Chow Kok Kit, Executive Director, Valuetronics Holdings Ltd., and Mr. Steve Ng, Managing Director, Commercial Group, HKT. This agreement establishes a collaborative framework to explore the opportunities to resell, market and promote the AISC solution in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and Southeast Asia.Dr. David Chung, Chief Executive Officer, Trio AI, said, "Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize all industries, driving unprecedented innovation, efficiency, and growth. From logistics to creative, healthcare to finance, manufacturing to retail, AI is empowering businesses to solve complex problems, optimize operations, and unlock new opportunities. On 23 August, we launched the first 1,000-GPU cluster in Hong Kong, and we plan to continue increasing our investment, with the capability to expand to over 10,000 GPUs in the future. We would like to express our gratitudeto HKT for their support in establishing this strategic partnership, and we look forward to more milestones in AI together with our partners, driving technological innovation in Hong Kong.”Mr. Steve Ng, Managing Director, Commercial Group, HKT, said, "As a trusted enterprise technology solutions enabler, HKT is committed to harnessing the potential of enterprise AI and accelerating its adoption among businesses in the Greater Bay Area. Our strategic partnership with Trio AI expands access to HPC services for a broader range of enterprises and institutions, addressing the increasing need for supercomputing capabilities driven by AI, while fostering innovation and improving operational efficiency across various sectors. Powered by HKT’s AI Superhighway, we provide ultra-high-speed2 and ultra-low-latency3 connectivity, linking Trio AI’s 1024-GPU cluster with enterprise and institutional data centers across the city."Exploring AISC opportunities in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and Southeast AsiaOver the next two years, Trio AI and HKT will work closely together to identify, develop, and implement go-to-market strategies for the AISC solution. This collaboration will also focus on multi- brand GPU management and AI professional services, utilizing Trio AI's AIDC platform management software alongside its AI professional services team to deliver high-quality AI solutions and operational experiences to customers. Furthermore, both parties will explore ways to leverage Trio AI’s AI computing power and servers, providing high-quality AI computing resources for Hong Kong customers. Through this collaboration with HKT, a market-leading digital transformation partner offering end-to-end enterprise solutions, connectivity, and smart living offerings, Trio AI will gain greater brand recognition and expand the accessibility of its AISC solution to a broader range of enterprises, thereby strengthening its foothold in the industry.Enhancing computational power to support wider range of applicationsCompared to regular AI, AISC utilizes high-performance computing (HPC) systems with multiple powerful processors working in parallel. This dramatically enhances computational power, enablingadvanced simulations and predictive analytics across various fields, such as research and industries requiring intensive computational resources. While regular AI focuses on performing intelligent tasks on a smaller scale, AISC leverages supercomputing to enhance AI capabilities, allowing for the processing of larger datasets and solving more complex problems efficiently.Dr. David Chung, Chief Executive Officer, Trio AI (first from the right),and Mr. Dennis Chung, Senior Vice President, Product Marketing & Solutions Consulting, Commercial Group, HKT (first from the left), signed the MOUin the witness of Mr. Chow Kok Kit, Executive Director, ValuetronicsHoldingsLtd.(second from the right), and Mr. Steve Ng, ManagingDirector, CommercialGroup, HKT (second from the left).Collaborating with METAX to build Hong Kong 1st domestic high-performance 1,000-GPU cluster, supporting businesses in global expansionIn addition, Trio AI is deepening its collaboration with METAX by leveraging AI computing resources supported by METAX chips, significantly enhancing AI infrastructure services. This aligns with the Hong Kong government's strategic direction for AI and serves local enterprises while also helping domestic companies leverage Hong Kong as a gateway to expand into countries of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The three key elements of AI are computing power, algorithms, and data. Trio AI is building and managing proprietary GPU computing power clusters, providing access to a diverse range of scalable GPU cluster, with the capacity expanding up to 10,000 GPUs, through customized deployment and on demand services. Trio AI will offer AI platform services, including essential value-added services such as model-as-a-service and data pools for development, to comprehensively support the integration of AI applications for businesses of all sizes.From left to right: Mr. Pak Ting, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder,Votee AI, Ms. Du Feilu, Chief Operation Officer,Trio AI, Mr. Dennis Chung,Senior Vice President, Product Marketing & Solutions Consulting, CommercialGroup, HKT, Mr. Steve Ng, Managing Director, Commercial Group, HKT, Mr.Chow Kok Kit, Executive Director, Valuetronics Holdings Ltd., Dr. David Chung, Chief Executive Officer, Trio AI, Mr. Wallace Leung, Project Director,METAX, Mr. Billy Chen, Vice President, Wintoo, Ms. Beatrice Tai, ChiefOperation Officer, Yedpay and esteemed guests attended the MOU signing ceremony.Dr. David Chung, Chief Executive Officer, Trio AI, said, " In November, we established the AI Application R&D Center at Hong Kong Cyberport to promote the in-depth integration of industry, academia, and research. By combining AI with the digital world, it creates an advanced accelerated computing platform. In this rapidly changing era, Hong Kong's strategic position enables us to efficiently support various clients and projects, achieving effective and unified deployment of multiple large model algorithms across diverse chips, providing ample computing resources for more AI enterprises.We are not only collaborating on new technology with METAX but also leading transformation and reshaping the future of the industry. We aim to provide professional, independent, and innovative services to enterprises in mainland China, the Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong, and across Asia, helping clients grow and facilitating intelligent transformation. This collaboration will greatly facilitate access to AI computing resources for enterprises, making cutting-edge technology services more accessible. We hope this collaboration sets a benchmark in the industry, inspiring more companies to accelerate their digital and intelligent transformations and create endless possibilities together."Mr. Wallace Leung, Project Director, METAX, stated, “Trio AI selected METAX, a leading Chinese high-performance GPU brand, to build Hong Kong's first Chinese high-performance 1024-GPU cluster; which uses 400G IB network + all-flash storage + high-erformance GPU Server, optimizing for various large models and efficient tuning with GPGPU architecture. METAX warmly congratulates Trio AI and HKT on the MOU signing, which signifies a joint effort in promoting the many application scenarios of GPU clusters in Hong Kong. METAX GPU will continue to provide committed and strong computing support for the Hong Kong AI industry!”Accelerating digital transformation with AI: expert insights on AI opportunities for Hong Kong customersFollowing the signing ceremony, a panel discussion was held on “Unlocking the Value of AI Computing Power and Solutions to Empower Hong Kong Customers.” Representatives from Trio AI’s trusted partners including Votee AI, Wintoo and Yedpay shared valuable insights on the future of digital transformation for Hong Kong customers, emphasizing the importance of adopting AI technologies to strategize and streamline operations and enhance customer engagement.Mr. Pak Ting, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Votee AI, said, “At Votee AI, we are excited and honored to participate in this signing event. We see collaborations as key to empowering Hong Kong's innovative hub and with Votee AI being one of the leading generative AI platforms, we are very pleased to witness this important moment.”Mr. Billy Chen, Vice President, Wintoo, said, “As a national high-tech enterprise specializing in AI, Wintoo is delighted to join this event as a partner of Trio AI. Our cloud-based platform  is dedicated to leveraging AI to assess urban road conditions, and we hope to deepen our collaboration, expanding applications from Hong Kong to more regions, providing smarter solutions for clients, and improving roads to make cities better.”Ms. Beatrice Tai, Chief Operation Officer, Yedpay, said, “We are excited to leverage Trio AI to reshape the payment landscape for businesses and consumers alike. Our approach to AI in payment processing goes beyond automation by focusing on security and user experience through the 3i framework—Identity, Individualization, and Insight. With AI, we are set to revolutionize payments by enhancing authentication to prevent fraud, personalizing user experiences, and providing valuable insights to drive smarter decisions.”At the panel discussion, Mr. Pak Ting, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Votee AI (left), Mr. Billy Chen, Vice President,Wintoo (center), and Ms. Beatrice Tai, Chief Operation Officer, Yedpay (right) shared valuable insights on the future of digital transformation for Hong Kong customers.Remark:1.Source: Verified Market Research reporthttps://www.verifiedmarketresearch.com/product/graphic-processing-unit-gpu-market/2.Ultra-high-speed refers to a data transmission rate of 800 Gbps per second3.Ultra-low-latency refers to an end-to-end data transmission delay of less than 1 millisecondAbout Trio AI LimitedTrio AI Limited (“Trio AI”) ”), an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure service provider in Asia with a computing power of more than 1000 GPUs, is enhancing the regional technology applications and ecosystem. With the vision of advancing Hong Kong’s development as an International Innovation and Technology hub, we offer reliable, stable and cost-effective AI infrastructure services. We provide proprietary access to a diverse range of heterogenous GPU computing power, and a software platform integrating essential developer tools and more to support AI model training and inference, offering all-weather resilient AI infrastructure services for your AI needs.We cater to demand from government, various industry verticals, universities, and AI-native startups. We offer customized deployment, on demand and GPU for startups, ensuring cost-effective solutions adaptable to different usage patterns. Headquartered in Hong Kong, serving for Asia. Our strategic position allows us to efficiently support a wide range of clients and projects.For media enquiries, please contact:AJA (IR and Communications) Avy Yu  Email: avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk   Tel: (852) 9500 4443Eudice Law Email: eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hk     Tel: (852) 9326 1113 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

安眺科技有限公司與亞洲脈絡有限公司合作 革新資料傳輸和網絡解決方案

香港, 2024年12月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 安眺科技有限公司,一家在電信和電腦網絡創新領域具領導地位的科創公司,與亞洲脈絡有限公司,一家在亞太地區擁有多間數據中心的AI Factory推動者,簽署了諒解備忘錄,準備合作開發大型資料傳輸的解決方案和人工智能數據中心的網絡技術。此次合作建立了一個戰略框架,旨在將安眺科技先進的分批稀疏碼(BATS)協議技術整合到亞洲脈絡的運營中。該合作旨在增強資料傳輸的可靠性,並在各種應用中優化網絡的性能。通過利用BATS技術,兩家公司計畫開發出強大的解決方案,以提高資料流程的效率和反應速度。BATS協議由香港中文大學的楊偉豪教授和合作者共同發明,是一項具開創性的通信技術,並獲得 IEEE和日內瓦發明展的國際認可。它能夠顯著提高通信網絡的輸送量並降低延遲。此外,即使在高流量環境下,它也能確保資料的順暢傳輸。諒解備忘錄中的主要舉措:1、大型資料傳輸的概念驗證:試驗BATS協議在香港與其他亞洲城市之間傳輸大型資料檔案的效率。該舉措將側重於提高可靠性、性能、安全性和頻寬利用率。我們計畫覆蓋數據中心到數據中心、混合雲設置、邊緣數據中心到數據中心等多個場景。2、軟體定義的廣域網絡(SD-WAN)部署試驗: 探索將BATS技術集成到亞洲脈絡的SD-WAN產品中,以增強市場競爭力和商業價值主張。3、人工智能數據中心的高速網絡: 安眺科技將針對人工智能數據中心的網絡而開發BATS協議晶片。亞洲脈絡將提供技術支持,以確保該解決方案滿足超高速的要求。兩家公司還將評估在亞洲脈絡的商業框架內集成和授權BATS技術的商業模式。安眺科技有限公司的聯合創始人兼首席執行官何偉中先生表示:「這合作是增強資料傳輸能力的重要一步,尤其是在人工智能生成的資料量不斷增長的情況下。通過把我們創新的BATS協議與亞洲脈絡廣泛的基礎設施相結合,我們旨在重新定義資料交付標準和網絡效率。」亞洲脈絡有限公司的創始人兼首席執行官李松德先生補充道:「我們非常高興與安眺科技聯手,提升我們的人工智能網絡連接解決方案。亞洲脈絡在端到端人工智能基礎設施部署方面展現了卓越的專業能力,我們相信將 BATS 技術整合到我們的產品組合中,將加速大型資料傳輸,並增強香港及其他地區的人工智能生態系統。」媒體諮詢或更多資訊,請聯繫: Ms. Venie Lo, 安眺科技代表, venie.lo@n-hop.comMs. Sharon Chiang, 行銷總監, sharonchiang@legangroup.com關於安眺科技有限公司 安眺科技有限公司致力於為電信和電腦網絡行業設計、實施和銷售尖端軟體解決方案。關於亞洲脈絡有限公司 成立於2009年的亞洲脈絡,如今是領先的AI Factory推動者,提供全面的基礎設施與管理、網絡與存儲、GPU 雲、AI應用以及 AIDC 主機託管服務。亞洲脈絡在大中華區、泰國、日本和韓國運營頂級AI就緒的數據中心,參與設計和建造超級計算中心、液冷系統以及 AI部署與訓練的 AIOps 和 MLOps 項目。欲瞭解更多資訊,請訪問www.oneas1a.com。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

在菲律賓,颱風讓聖誕節不再那麼歡樂 “`

(SeaPRwire) -   菲律賓以其從九月開始的節慶活動而聞名。這個近1億2千萬人口,天主教徒佔大多數的國家,對節慶季節非常重視。然而,近年來,這個時期對許多菲律賓家庭來說,卻帶來了更加悲傷的氛圍。 Estrella Pagarigan 用回收的竹子和寶特瓶製作了parols(菲律賓傳統燈籠)來裝飾她的家,準備迎接節慶。但十一月初,她和丈夫及三個孩子居住多年的房子在一夜之間被夷為平地。當地稱為Marce的Yinxing颱風橫掃東南亞國家北部,在Pagarigan位於卡加延省的家鄉造成了嚴重破壞。他們的房子——曾抵禦過之前的多次自然災害——是該行政區被摧毀的逾千間房屋之一。 Pagarigan向時代雜誌描述這場相當於四級的風暴:「這是非比尋常的。」她說,聖誕節肯定不會像以往那樣快樂了。 這種所謂的超級颱風在菲律賓正變得越來越普遍。根據TIME的報導,該國每年平均會遭受20次熱帶氣旋襲擊。菲律賓位於太平洋颱風帶,颱風季節活躍期通常從七月到十月,這段時間內會形成該年度70%的颱風。但越來越多地,通常與較乾燥氣溫相關的節慶季節也出現強颱風,例如2021年,當時(相當於五級)的颱風在十二月上旬來襲,造成近10億美元的損失。 2024年更是持續不斷:在十月和十一月不到一個月的時間裡,包括Marce在內的六個熱帶氣旋進入該國,影響了數百萬名居住在群島各地的民眾,並對基礎設施和農業造成超過3.5億美元的損失。在連番襲擊之後,總統府敦促政府員工避免舉辦奢華的節慶聚會,「在慶祝活動中採取節儉措施」,並鼓勵向受災民眾捐款。「此呼籲是與數百萬仍在為在不到一個月內襲擊我們的六場颱風中失去的生命、家園和生計而悲痛的同胞們表示團結。」行政秘書Lucas Bersamin在一份聲明中表示。教育部也同樣呼籲節儉。 該國的氣候專家已發出警告,關於某些人所稱的「聖誕颱風」的增加。根據Joseph Basconcillo和Il-Ju Moon的一篇論文,2012年至2020年間,菲律賓通常較不活躍的季節(12月至2月)的颱風頻率增加了210%。Basconcillo告訴時代雜誌,如果將分析擴展到2022年,這個數字將上升到240%。他說:「與較不活躍的季節相關的是一種錯誤的安全感,因為熱帶氣旋較少,當然還有慶祝的氛圍。」 最近聖誕颱風的增加並不能最終確定是由人為氣候變化造成的。相反,Basconcillo和Moon的論文將其與太平洋年代際濤動聯繫起來——根據美國國家海洋和大氣管理局的說法,這是一種「長期的類似厄爾尼諾的太平洋氣候變異模式」,就像溫暖和冷卻階段的蹺蹺板,大約每20到30年交替一次。 大氣物理學家、菲律賓大學教授Gerry Bagtasa也研究了這一現象,他表示,該國的聖誕颱風可能會變得更加頻繁,但不會永久持續。「從大約15到20年前開始出現上升趨勢,但这可能不會在未來幾十年持續下去。」Bagtasa通過郵件告訴時代雜誌。Basconcillo表示,最大的收穫應該是菲律賓需要加強對颱風的應對準備,無論颱風何時發生。 對於31歲的Paolo Mari來說——他住在馬利金納河附近,該地區位於首都地區,每次惡劣天氣來襲都會發生洪災,疏散很常見——更加謹慎的心態明顯在一定程度上抑制了當地的節慶熱情:「我們只是準備食物。但製作裝飾品和聖誕樹——我們不再佈置任何東西了。」他說。「在這裡的房子裡,這很罕見……由於洪水等原因,對這個地區來說是不切實際的。」 然而,其他人則看到受颱風影響的社區的韌性中依然存在著聖誕精神。在首都馬尼拉東南約185英里的阿爾拜省,地方減災和管理官員Ian James Secillano告訴時代雜誌,在最近人口為84,000的城市中,許多人選擇繼續保持節日的歡樂,儘管發生了災難。他們只是將重點從奢華的派對和華麗的展示轉移到救援和外展活動上。「精神仍然是一樣的,”他說,“但資源的分配方式將會有所改變。”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。 ```

我每天為亞馬遜送達超過 160 個包裹,現在我正在罷工

(SeaPRwire) -   我和我的丈夫都在世界上最富有的公司之一全職工作。那麼,為什麼我們負擔不起組建家庭的費用呢? 四年來,我和我的丈夫安德魯一直在南加州為Amazon駕駛送貨車。我的工作對我意義重大。無論風雨,我每天都送達一百六十多個包裹,為我的社區服務,我很自豪知道我的工作讓別人的生活變得更好。但長期以來,Amazon一直都在剝削我和壓榨我。 你可能會認為一家價值超過……美元的公司會更好地對待其員工。在Industry市Amazon的DAX5設施,我們每小時賺取22美元,而且我的午餐時間沒有工資。我每周工作四天,每天十小時,但賺的錢不足以支付加州的生活費用。 我們駕駛的貨車又髒又破舊。最糟糕的是,我們在貨車裡被監控,尋找最小的違規行為——甚至在休息時間也是如此。 但或許最糟糕的是,Amazon試圖阻止我和我的同事行使我們的權利。他們在我的設施和其他類似設施中這樣做,通過所謂的獨立公司(稱為Delivery Service Partners (DSPs))僱用司機,這些司機專門為Amazon送貨。通過這樣做,他們聲稱我們並不是他們的員工,如果我們組建工會,他們不需要與我們談判。 而且事情不止於此。如果你想被DSP僱用,你需要……而且Amazon安排我們的時間表,並且有權利懲罰和解僱我們。 即使我的全部工作都圍繞著Amazon——無論是穿著Amazon的制服,還是駕駛和送達Amazon的產品——他們都辯稱我並不是真正的Amazon員工。 在DAX5,所有這些都讓我們感到無力。對我和安德魯來說,我們在工作中面臨的不確定性和惡劣條件迫使我們推遲組建家庭。我們根本負擔不起。 為什麼Amazon的員工正在組建工會 面對這麼多的困難,似乎我們什麼也做不了來改善生活。但我聽說其他Amazon的員工正在領導一場運動,要求加入Teamsters工會來爭取他們的權利,這激勵了我參與其中。 在進一步研究這個話題後,我了解到Teamsters工會為全國各地的工人(包括UPS等公司)獲得的合同——UPS的價值約為Amazon的二十分之一,但與我做同樣工作的司機平均工資要高得多。他們的許多設施都設有洗車場和維修工廠。而且因為他們是Teamsters工會成員,所以他們有更多的就業保障。同時,我們的管理層可以因為我們看他們一眼就解僱我們。了解Teamsters工會讓我意識到,我需要做些什麼來確保更好的未來——不僅僅是我的和安德魯的未來,還有我們將來想要組建的家庭的未來。 下班後,我們開始與DAX5的其他司機談論Teamsters工會為其他公司的員工所做的事情,並發現我們的同事有很多相同的觀點。十一月,經過幾個月的長時間艱難的談話,我們設施的大多數司機都贊成加入Teamsters工會,所以我們成立了我們的工會。 從那以後,Amazon拒絕承認我們並與我們協商合同。我們認為他們所做的事情是不公平且非法的。現在,工人們已經受夠了。全美數千名Amazon Teamsters工會成員正在走上街頭,要求達成公平的勞工協議。來自紐約、喬治亞州、伊利諾伊州和加州的Amazon設施的工人正在罷工。總體而言,工人在數百個Amazon設施進行抗議。 我們不想與Amazon作對。我們只想上班,做好工作,掙夠養活自己的錢。但Amazon沒有給我們留下其他選擇。如果我們現在不採取行動,Amazon的企業貪婪將像疾病一樣蔓延到其他公司,讓他們認為可以像這樣糟糕地對待他們的員工而逃脫懲罰。 在我看來,我們必須為我們的權利而戰——這些權利不會免費給我們。在Amazon,我們準備做任何事情來最終獲得我們應得的尊重。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。 ```

200 位執行長告訴我他們對川普政府的期許 “`

(SeaPRwire) -   我之前也舉辦過耶魯CEO峰會——但很少有峰會像我們本週舉辦的第150屆耶魯CEO峰會這樣,在如此緊張的局勢下進行,並且取得如此顯著的成果。 第二天,200位美國頂尖CEO齊聚一堂,在 heavily armed protection 的重重保護下,以大膽的行動向民粹主義邊緣勢力宣示 defiance,他們沒有被嚇倒或恐嚇,而是勇敢地捍衛領導力和美國精神。他們聚集在紐約市的Ziegfield Ballroom,距離UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson在光天化日之下被Mangione謀殺的地點僅32步之遙。 儘管他們的董事會和安保團隊警告他們不要參加目前的公開CEO集會,他們還是來了。就連我們場館外的極左人士也無法阻止這些CEO,社交媒體上流傳的“通緝令”或印有他們照片的“撲克牌”也無法阻止他們。 但除了CEO們在Thompson遇害地點附近集會的象徵意義之外,這次CEO峰會也正值當選總統特朗普重返政壇的背景下舉行。大多數全國最大公司的CEO都反對特朗普的競選,只有一位財富100強的CEO捐款給特朗普;然而,CEO們 rightly understand 選舉已經結束——現在是團結一致的時候了,因為為了美國公眾的利益以及他們自身的股東和利益相關者,幫助特朗普總統取得成功符合他們的利益。 儘管受到極左翼的批評,包括來自不同意識形態的CEO,都認為與特朗普會面,進行建設性接觸,並幫助將總統政策引導到有益的方向上是他們的愛國責任,尤其是在他們對特朗普的一些政策提案反應不一的情況下。 特別是,在與包括一些剛在海湖莊園會見過特朗普的人進行熱烈的討論後,69%的受訪CEO認為,特朗普提名RFK Jr. 負責衛生與公共服務部可能會威脅到公共衛生和製藥行業,並表示希望幫助當選總統了解製藥業如何改善公共衛生,并将美國公民的平均壽命提高到歷史最高水平。 同時,56%的受訪CEO認為,特朗普提議將稅率從21%降至15%將會鼓勵更多的回流和國內製造業活動,53%的受訪CEO表示支持特朗普利用關稅作為談判籌碼。 矛盾的是,儘管53%的CEO支持特朗普的關稅威脅,但很少有CEO對特朗普提議的關稅對他們公司自身潛在的影響感到興奮。55%的受訪者回答說他們擔心特朗普的關稅會對他們公司產生影響,而只有12%的人回答說他們對關稅對他們公司的影響感到興奮,34%的人則表示無所謂。但同時,CEO們似乎並不認為特朗普會真正兌現他所有的關稅威脅,因為64%的CEO回應說他們還沒有為了應對任何潛在的關稅而調整供應鏈。 令我們驚訝的是,該集團在許多問題上達成了一致,並體現了該集團建設性坦誠和參與的精神以及對未來發展的幾乎一致的樂觀態度。幾乎所有參與者都同意美國經濟持續強勁,是任何人在他們有生之年見過最好的經濟之一——77%的CEO回答說他們相信美國最好的日子即將來臨。他們還一致認為,訪問海湖莊園的CEO們正在為他們自身的股東和整個國家的最佳利益負責。 CEO們在2016年也 largely did the same:儘管許多人當時也不支持特朗普,但他們渴望幫助他以及這個國家,作為即將上任的總統。許多參與者表示希望特朗普不要重蹈覆轍,再次使用分裂和征服的欺凌行為,這曾經讓商界領袖遠離他。這些CEO們展現的真正領導力,以及我們最近在耶魯CEO峰會上捕捉到的跨部門建設性、合作性參與的精神,反映了為什麼美國商界領袖仍然是美國社會中最傑出的領袖之一,無論極端主義邊緣勢力怎麼說。在商界領袖越來越受到攻擊的時代,CEO和美國資本主義提供了一個中立、理性、真正領導力的指南針,這應該是一個值得慶祝和鼓舞的源泉。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。

Trio AI 建立人工智能超級計算(AISC)卓越夥伴生態格局

香港, 2024年12月20日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 擁有逾千卡算力平台、亞洲領先人工智能(AI)基礎設施服務供應商 Trio AI 持續豐富區內科技應用與生態系統,日前宣佈與香港電訊有限公司(「香港電訊」)簽署諒解備忘錄(「備忘錄」),透過雙方的業務網絡和專業知識,探索人工智能超級計算(Artificial Intelligence Super Computing, AISC)解決方案的機遇。此外,Trio AI 與沐曦(METAX)攜手建立深度合作,取用由沐曦(METAX) 芯片所支援的人工智能(AI)相關運算資源,引進更多元化的雲端服務,有助企業客戶在數碼轉型中發揮最大潛力,推動香港發展成為國際創新科技中心方面邁出了重要一步,為大模型訓練提供了算力解决方案。在 AI 算力迅猛發展的人工智能時代,GPU 作為並行計算的主要組成部份,市場正在快速成長。Verified Market Research1 數據顯示,2021 年全球 GPU 芯片市場規模為 335 億美元,預計 2030 年將增長至 4774 億美元,2022-2030 年的 CAGR 為 33.3%,GPU 市場呈現出強勁增長態勢。2024 年 12 月 11 日,Trio AI 行政總裁鍾偉强博士及香港電訊商業客戶業務產品市務及方案顧問部高級副總裁鍾偉康先生,在 Valuetronics 執行董事周國傑先生及香港電訊商業客戶業務董事總經理吳家隆先生見證下簽署諒解備忘錄。雙方將在備忘錄合作框架下,探索在香港、大灣區及東南亞地區轉售、市場推廣和宣傳 AISC 解決方案的機會。Trio AI 行政總裁鍾偉强博士表示:「人工智能將徹底改變所有行業,推動前所未有的創新、效率和增長。無論是物流、創意、醫療、金融、製造還是零售行業,AI 正在賦能各企業解決複雜問題、優化營運及開創新機遇。我們在 8 月 23 日上線及運營香港首個千卡算力集群,未來將持續擴大投資,具備萬卡擴展性。我們感謝香港電訊的支持,建立策略夥伴關係,讓我們共同期待未來在 AI 領域的更多成就,與我們的夥伴攜手推動香港的科技創新。」香港電訊商業客戶業務董事總經理吳家隆先生表示:「作為可靠的企業科技解決方案提供者,香港電訊致力於發掘企業AI的潛力,並加速其在大灣區企業的應用。我們與Trio AI的策略夥伴關係擴大了高效能運算服務的可及性,惠及更廣泛的企業和機構,以應對由AI帶動的日益增長的超級運算需求,同時促進創新並提高各行業的營運效率。透過香港電訊的 AI Superhighway作為基礎,我們提供超高速2和超低時延3的網絡連接,將 Trio AI 的 1024-GPU 算力集群與本地企業和機構的數據中心緊密連接。」捉緊 AISC 在香港、大灣區及東南亞的機遇未來兩年,Trio AI 將與香港電訊緊密合作,識別、開發和落實 AISC 解決方案的行銷策略。此次合作還將專注於多品牌 GPU 管理和 AI 專業服務,憑藉 Trio AI 的 AIDC 平台管理軟件及其 AI 專業服務團隊,為客戶提供優質 AI 解決方案和營運體驗。此外,雙方將探索如何利用 Trio AI 的 AI 算力和伺服器,為香港客戶提供高質量的 AI 算力資源。作為市場領先的數碼轉型合作夥伴,香港電訊提供一站式企業應用方案、網絡及智能生活服務組合。通過是次合作,Trio AI 將獲得更高的品牌認可度,並讓更多企業接觸其AISC解決方案,從而增強其在行業中的地位。提升算力以支持更廣泛的應用與常規AI相比,AISC利用高效能運算系統,通過多個強大處理器並行運作,顯著地提升了計算能力,使其得以在科研及需要大量計算資源的行業進行先進的模擬和預測分析。常規 AI 專注於執行較小規模的智能任務,而AISC利用超級計算來提升 AI 能力,從而高效處理更大數據集並解決更複雜的問題。Trio AI 行政總裁鍾偉强博士(右一)及香港電訊商業客戶業務產品市務及方案顧問部高級副總裁鍾偉康先生(左一),在Valuetronics 執行董事周國傑先生(右二)及香港電訊商業客戶業務董事總經理吳家隆先生(左二)見證下簽署諒解備忘錄。與沐曦(METAX)共創強大夥伴關係,建立香港首個國產高效能千卡集群, 幫助企業出海與此同時,Trio AI與沐曦(METAX)攜手建立深度合作,取用由沐曦(METAX)芯片所支援的AI相關運算資源,大力發展人工智慧基礎設施服務,既配合香港政府於人工智慧的策略方向,服務香港本地企業,亦幫助內地企業經由香港第一站出海到一帶一路國家。人工智慧三大元素包括算力、演算法及數據。Trio AI正建立和管理專有的GPU算力集群,提供多元算力及萬卡算力平台的擴展性,通過客製化部署、靈活按需付費的兩種模式提供算力服務。在此之上,進一步提供AI平台服務,包括模型即服務和數據池等開發所必須的增值服務,端到端一站式幫助各大小企業與 AI 相結合的應用落地。由左至右:Votee AI 行政總裁兼聯合創始人丁柏生先生、Trio AI 首席運營官杜斐璐女士、香港電訊商業客戶業務產品市務及方案顧問部高級副總裁鍾偉康先生、香港電訊商業客戶業務董事總經理吳家隆先生、Valuetronics 執行董事周國傑先生、Trio AI 行政總裁鍾偉强博士、沐曦(METAX)項目總監梁偉明先生、雲途科技副總裁陳宇傑先生、Yedpay 營運總監戴錦瑜女士及一眾尊貴嘉賓參加諒解備忘錄簽約活動。由左至右:Votee AI 行政總裁兼聯合創始人丁柏生先生、Trio AI 首席運營官杜斐璐女士、香港電訊商業客戶業務產品市務及方案顧問部高級副總裁鍾偉康先生、香港電訊商業客戶業務董事總經理吳家隆先生、Valuetronics 執行董事周國傑先生、Trio AI 行政總裁鍾偉强博士、沐曦(METAX)項目總監梁偉明先生、雲途科技副總裁陳宇傑先生、Yedpay 營運總監戴錦瑜女士及一眾尊貴嘉賓參加諒解備忘錄簽約活動。Trio AI 行政總裁鍾偉强博士表示:「我們11 月在數碼港成立人工智能超算中心推動產學研用深度融合,融合人工智能和數字世界打造先進的加速計算平台。在這個快速變化的時代,香港的戰略地位使我們能夠高效支持各類客戶和項目,實現多種大模型算法在多元芯片上的高效、统一部署,為更多人工智能企業提供充足的算力資源。我們與沐曦(METAX)不僅是採用新技術合作,更是引領變革,重塑行業的未來,我們旨在為內地、大灣區、香港及亞洲區企業,提供專業、自主、創新的服務,幫助客戶成長,助力智能化轉型,共創未來。雙方的合作,將大大縮短企業獲取AI 運算資源的距離,使得尖端科技服務觸手可及。我們期待這次合作成為業界範例,引領更多企業進一步加速數碼化及智能化轉型,共同創造無限可能。」沐曦(METAX)項目總監梁偉明先生表示:「Trio AI 首選國產高效能 GPU 廠商沐曦,建立香港首個國產高效能千卡集群,當中採用400G IB網路+全快閃儲存+高效能GPU Server,利用GPGPU架構有效地適配各類大模型以及相關調優。沐曦公司熱烈祝賀Trio AI和HKT的戰略合作簽署,共同推廣在香港千卡集群多方面的應用場景。沐曦GPU將繼續致力於為香港AI 行業提供強有力的算力支持!」AI 算力提速企業數碼轉型:專家為香港客戶洞察 AI 先機在簽約儀式後,此次活動還舉行了一場以「釋放 AI 算力和解決方案的價值 賦能香港客戶」為題的專題討論會。討論會上,跟 Trio AI 一直緊密合作友好的夥伴包括 Votee AI、雲途科技和 Yedpay 的代表在會上分享了有關香港客戶數碼轉型的寶貴見解,並強調採用 AI 技術對策劃和簡化營運及增強客戶參與的重要性。Votee AI 行政總裁兼聯合創始人丁柏生先生表示:「Votee AI 對能參加此次簽約活動感到興奮和榮幸。我們認為這些合作將有助於提升香港創新中心的優勢。作為領先的生成式 AI 平台之一,我們對能見證這個重要時刻感到非常欣喜。」雲途科技副總裁陳宇傑先生表示:「作為專注於 AI 領域的國家級高新技術企業,雲途科技很高興能作為 Trio AI 的夥伴參加本次活動。 我們的雲上坦途系統致力於應用 AI 給城市道路做體檢,希望能進一步加深合作,從香港推廣應用到更多地區,為客戶提供更智慧的解決方案,通過改善道路讓城市更美好。」Yedpay 營運總監戴錦瑜女士表示:「我們很高興能夠運用 Trio AI重塑企業和消費者的支付格局。我們在支付處理中的 AI應用不僅限於自動化,還通過3i框架 - 身份(Identity)、個性化(Individualization)和洞察(Insight),提升安全性和用戶體驗。我們將借助 AI,徹底變革支付流程,加強身份驗證以防止欺詐、個性化用戶體驗、並提供寶貴的洞察,以促進更智能的決策。」在專題討論會上, Votee AI 行政總裁兼聯合創始人丁柏生先生(左)、雲途科技副總裁陳宇傑先生(中)及 Yedpay 營運總監戴錦瑜女士(右)共同探討香港客戶數碼轉型的未來。註:1.數據來源:Verified Market Research 報告https://www.verifiedmarketresearch.com/product/graphic-processing-unit-gpu-market/2.超高速是指每秒可傳輸800 Gbps的數據速率3.超低時延是指端對端數據傳輸過程的時延少於1毫秒關於Trio AI擁有逾千卡算力平台、亞洲領先人工智能(AI)基礎設施服務供應商Trio AI,持續豐富區內科技應用與生態系統,以推動香港發展成為國際創新科技中心為願景,並提供可靠、穩定和具成本效益的AI基礎設施服務。我們提供多元異構的GPU算力,以及整合基本開發工具的軟件平台,以支援AI模型的訓練和推理,為您的AI需求提供全面的彈性AI基礎設施服務。我們致力於滿足來自政府、各行業、大學和AI初創企業的需求,並提供客製化部署、按需付費及針對初創企業的GPU,確保具成本效益的解決方案能靈活應對不同的使用需求。我們總部設在香港,致力於服務整個亞洲,這個戰略定位使我們能夠高效支持各種客戶和項目。如有傳媒垂詢,請聯絡:AJA(IR and Communications)庾婉華電郵:avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk電話:(852) 9500 4443羅思正電郵:eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hk電話:(852) 9326 1113 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.