關於加薩停火,川普與拜登爭功卻忽略了重點

(SeaPRwire) -   本文是時代雜誌政治新聞電子報《華盛頓簡報》的一部分。 註冊即可將此類文章發送到您的收件匣。 甚至在中東和平協議付諸文字並在許多焦慮的利益相關者之間傳閱之前,功勞歸屬的問題就已經擺在了首位。這件事,就像大多數與該地區以及華盛頓伸向該地區的觸角有關的事情一樣,絕非易事。 週三,當總統喬·拜登完成宣布可能結束加薩長達15個月戰爭的協議時,一位記者在白宮入口大廳問這位黃昏時期的領導人:「這件事的功勞歸誰,是你還是川普?」拜登困惑地轉過身來,問道這是不是個玩笑。顯然不是,而且也沒有明確的答案。不大可能且令人不安的答案是,這項協議中每個人都負有一定的責任。 自2023年10月哈馬斯對以色列發動襲擊,造成1200人死亡,250人被劫持人質以來(根據以色列方面數據),以色列和巴勒斯坦之間的衝突一直持續不斷。這一事件引發了大規模的回應,使該地區陷入混亂,並讓世界領袖們對其連鎖反應感到困惑。巴勒斯坦方面有超過46,000人死亡——約有一半是婦女和兒童——這是以色列持續不斷的地面和空中軍事行動造成的。 週三原則上宣布的協議將逐步停止這場衝突,首先是人質交換和為期六週的停火。但這項協議本身是美國複雜外交的產物,拜登團隊與候任總統唐納德·川普的團隊以及多哈的區域夥伴密切合作。在競選期間,雙方都提出了各自對中東和平的不同願景,而加薩的關鍵領導人也在密切關注著這場選舉,這兩個原本立場對立的陣營之間的雙重合作,是在經過一場激烈的選舉之後產生的。可以說,美國的選舉年時間表很可能使談判時間比非選舉年要長得多。 最終,拜登和川普都扮演了角色,後世歷史學家將會仔細研究哪位政治人物發揮了更大的作用。然而,在達成協議後不久,雙方都試圖將功勞攬到自己身上。 川普搶在拜登宣布協議之前表示,這項協議「只是我們11月歷史性勝利的結果」。川普一直在警告哈馬斯,如果人質在週一他上任之前沒有釋放,將會「付出地獄般的代價」,而他的談判代表史蒂夫·威特科夫一直在該地區進行自己的穿梭外交,同時拜登的中東顧問布雷特·麥格克則通過電話會議參與其中。 拜登則試圖將這一突破性進展描繪成他5月份宣布的框架的延續,只是因為他團隊的堅持不懈,才在最近幾週得以實現。「大部分條款將由下屆政府執行,」拜登說。「過去幾天,我們一直在作為一個團隊發聲。」 這場第十一小時的外交努力與1981年伊朗人質危機有很多相似之處,當時這場危機恰好是在吉米·卡特總統離任和羅納德·雷根抵達華盛頓時結束的。川普團隊一直在不那麼含蓄地推廣這種歷史比較,儘管其歷史上的相似之處肯定有一定的局限性。(例如,似乎川普的團隊並沒有像雷根那樣,有自己的約翰·B·康納利二世飛到該地區去促成一項選舉年的和平協議。然而,川普好戰的威脅表明,他的朋友以色列總理本雅明·內塔尼亞胡更傾向於讓川普贏得勝利,而不是他的對手拜登。) 然而,拜登在達成協議時仍在職,他稱這項協議是「我經歷過的最艱難的談判之一」。儘管川普堅稱這項協議的功勞應歸於他,但他的特使威特科夫向記者明確表示,麥格克才是掌握情況的人。卸任團隊和新團隊之間的合作絕非好友電影的情節,但雙方都 rightly 指出,危機需要的不僅僅是政治手段才能解決。 隨著川普的就職典禮定於下週舉行,他的競選活動實際上已經結束,功勞歸屬問題主要是一個關於個人榮譽和總統圖書館的問題。拜登正走向退休,川普則在本週末風風火火地回到華盛頓,準備開始他的第二個任期。兩個人都理應想要奪取這項協議的功勞,但他們都沒有單獨達成協議。或許是最奇怪的結局,川普可能幫助拜登獲得了總統任期內最後一場勝利,而拜登很可能為川普第二個任期的首場勝利奠定了基礎。很難想像他們兩個人都會從這段歷史中獲得多少樂趣,但有時,這種「讓它運作」的精神正是這個職位所需要的。 了解華盛頓最重要的事情。。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。

加沙停火協議達成,為何拖延如此之久? “`

(SeaPRwire) -   我們應該如何看待這項本可以在數月前達成、從而拯救數千名加薩地帶巴勒斯坦人以及至少被哈瑪斯及其盟友扣押的人命的停火協議?人們只能慶幸的是,加薩地帶的巴勒斯坦平民可能不再會經常遭受以色列軍隊的襲擊。多達33名人質將在自[事件發生日期]以來第一次獲得自由,以及數百名被以色列囚禁的囚犯。 同時,我們必須問:為什麼要花這麼長時間?達成任何協議都需要雙方同意,毫無疑問,雙方都存在一些阻撓。然而,主要是以色列方面不斷地改變目標,儘管持續不斷的暴行,還是增加了額外的要求。 以色列政府長期以來一直表示希望「消滅哈瑪斯」,但這一直是一個白日夢。削弱哈瑪斯?是的,這可以做到,但消滅哈瑪斯——一個聲稱擁有數千名成員並在近二十年的大部分時間裡管理加薩地帶的組織——似乎總是不可實現的。然而,這轉移了人們對以色列無休止的佔領(助長了暴力抵抗)的關注,並為在加薩人民遭受15個月的苦難後繼續戰鬥提供了藉口。 的確,以色列軍事行動的殘酷性——加薩地帶基礎設施的破壞,對哈瑪斯戰鬥人員或所謂戰鬥人員的多次轟炸,幾乎不考慮由此造成的平民傷亡,由於大部分地區醫療保健體系的破壞導致的死亡人數增加,以及幾乎完全的封鎖——已被證明是進一步激化哈瑪斯的一個可預見的結果。 以色列政府在僅僅削弱而非「消滅」黎巴嫩真主黨之後,就與這個更有實力的組織達成了和平協議。為什麼不與哈瑪斯這樣做呢? 答案的一個重要部分在於內塔尼亞胡的個人利益。他掌握權力的依賴於兩位極右翼部長,伊塔瑪爾·本·格維爾和貝扎萊爾·斯莫特里奇。他們希望逐漸吞併約旦河與地中海之間的所有土地,他們將加薩戰爭視為將約200萬巴勒斯坦人從加薩地帶驅逐出去的機會。 當然,埃及不願捲入——它已經面臨著足夠的經濟和安全問題。但斯莫特里奇談到了將巴勒斯坦人「趕出」加薩地帶的「計畫」,也就是製造如此危險和不人道的條件,以至於巴勒斯坦人別無選擇,只能逃離家園。就像巴勒斯坦人所稱的1948年大規模驅逐事件「大災難」(Nakba)一樣,這次逃亡將是單向的;以色列的目標是永遠不允許他們返回。 就在本週,本·格維爾警告說,如果達成停火協議,他將推翻內塔尼亞胡政府。他仍然可能這樣做。這不僅會威脅到內塔尼亞胡的執政地位,還會威脅到他的政治未來和個人自由,因為戰爭結束很可能意味著對那些促成了10月7日襲擊事件並完成了對他未決腐敗指控審判的人的政治清算。 那麼現在是什麼改變了局面?時間點表明,一個重要因素是[美國總統]即將返回白宮。他曾警告說,如果達成協議,將會「天下大亂」。 他究竟是什麼意思並不清楚。當[美國總統]在任時,他會削減對以色列的軍售和軍事援助的想法是不可能的。至於巴勒斯坦人,除了可能導致以色列進一步遭受全球譴責的大規模強制驅逐之外,很難想像還有更糟糕的情況。 相反,內塔尼亞胡似乎利用了[美國總統]的威脅,向他的極右翼盟友堅稱,他別無選擇,只能接受停火。這個藉口是否有效還有待觀察。200萬加薩人民的命運取決於這種政治策略,這令人憤慨。 可以肯定的是,以色列有權回應哈瑪斯的可怕襲擊。但它無權採取這種漠視平民生命的反應——越來越多的政府、人權組織和學者認為這等同於種族滅絕。而且,當其作為國家安全的理由早已消失,戰爭僅僅成為一個人維持權力的工具時,它無權繼續這場戰爭。 內塔尼亞胡已面臨國際刑事法院因在加薩地帶涉嫌犯有戰爭罪的指控。但他同樣也應該受到我們毫不掩飾的譴責。讓我們希望,他將在歷史上不僅被記為願意撕毀旨在使平民免受戰爭危險的基本規則的人,而且還被記為為了保住權力而接受無數人死亡的人。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。

關於以色列與哈瑪斯停火協議須知 “`

(SeaPRwire) -   以色列和哈馬斯已達成停火協議,該協議將使加沙的戰鬥暫停六週,並導致釋放人質和巴勒斯坦囚犯,美國總統喬·拜登週三下午證實。 拜登週三在副總統卡瑪拉·哈里斯和國務卿安東尼·布林肯的陪同下宣布,哈馬斯及其盟友武裝組織預計將釋放2023年10月7日襲擊期間從以色列手中劫持的33名人質。這些人質預計包括所有一年多前被俘且仍活著的婦女、兒童和老年人。 拜登表示,這項協議的第一階段還將包括完全停火和以色列軍隊從加沙居民區撤軍,以及預定的數百名巴勒斯坦囚犯的釋放。 拜登繼續說道,該協議的第二階段將包括釋放加沙手中剩餘的人質,包括男性士兵,以及以色列其餘部隊撤出加沙。 “今天下午非常好,”拜登說,“達成這項協議的道路並不容易。” 拜登承認,他的政府與特朗普的顧問合作達成了這項協議。“它的條款將主要由下一屆政府執行,”拜登說。“過去幾天,我們一直在作為一個團隊一起努力。” 隨著該協議的消息於週三上午傳出,候任總統唐納德·特朗普在其社交媒體平台Truth Social上發文。“我們就中東地區的人質達成了協議。他們將很快被釋放。謝謝!” 據美聯社報導,哈馬斯將在停火第一天釋放三名人質,然後在第七天釋放另外四名人質。在那之後,它將每周釋放人質。第一批33名人質預計包括五名以色列女兵,每名女兵的釋放將換取50名巴勒斯坦囚犯,其中包括30名正在服無期徒刑的武裝分子。 拜登在週三早些時候發表的一份聲明中,將這項協議歸功於多個因素,包括“哈馬斯承受的巨大壓力”、“伊朗在該地區的勢力減弱”以及“堅定而艱苦的美國外交”。 該消息是在2025年前七天加沙地帶至少有74名兒童喪生的情況下傳出的。 “據報導,兒童在多起造成大量傷亡的事件中喪生,包括在加沙城、汗尤尼斯和南部單方面指定的‘安全區’艾爾馬瓦西發生的夜間襲擊,”聯合國兒童基金會寫道。“最近一次襲擊發生在昨天,據報導在艾爾馬瓦西有五名兒童喪生。” 拜登表示,該協議的第三階段將包括加沙的“重大重建計劃”,以及歸還任何被殺害人質的遺骸。 據以色列總理本雅明·內塔尼亞胡辦公室發布的一份聲明,一些以色列官員已警告稱,該協議的細節仍在制定中。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。

共和黨無視特朗普抱怨,在就職典禮當天將美國國旗升至旗杆頂端 “`

(SeaPRwire) -   儘管總統喬·拜登先前指示,在總統當選人唐納德·川普的就職典禮當天——延續前總統吉米·卡特逝世後的哀悼——數名共和黨人承諾將他們的旗幟升至旗杆頂端。 為紀念於2024年12月29日逝世的卡特總統(享年100歲),拜登下令政府大樓的旗幟應降半旗「表達公眾的哀痛」30天——這段時間將包括川普於1月20日星期一的就職典禮。 過去一周,幾位共和黨州長發表聲明,下令各州州政府大樓的旗幟在就職典禮當天升至旗杆頂端,然後在第二天降回半旗。 「雖然我們紀念一位前任總統的貢獻,但我們也必須慶祝新任總統的貢獻以及美國光明的未來,」德州州長格雷格·阿博特(Greg Abbott,川普堅定的盟友)在1月13日寫道。 阿拉巴馬州州長也在同一天發聲,宣布她將在就職典禮當天升起旗幟。 共和黨眾議院議長麥克·強森(Mike Johnson)於1月14日效仿,下令將美國國會大廈的旗幟升至旗杆頂端以慶祝就職典禮,然後在第二天降下。在他 的聲明中,強森表示這是「為了慶祝我們國家團結一致,支持我們第47任總統唐納德·川普的就職典禮」。 在1月14日當天,其他共和黨州長也發布了類似的命令,包括內布拉斯加州州長、北達科他州州長、田納西州州長、佛羅里達州州長、愛荷華州州長和愛達荷州州長。 德桑蒂斯(DeSantis)掌管著川普的 Mar-a-Lago 住宅所在地佛羅里達州,他表示,這一決定是「為了紀念我們開國元勳的傳統以及那些為確保自由火炬繼續熊熊燃燒而做出犧牲的人們」。 此前,川普在其社交媒體應用程式 Truth Social 上發文稱,民主黨人對就職典禮期間降半旗感到「沾沾自喜」。 「無論如何,由於吉米·卡特總統的逝世,在未來總統就職典禮期間,國旗可能第一次降半旗,」他寫道。「沒有人想看到這個,沒有美國人會為此感到高興。讓我們看看結果如何。」幾位州長在決定在哀悼期間升起旗幟時表示,他們仍在聯邦標準範圍內。 李州長和艾薇州長引用了《國旗法典》中的一節,其中描述了展示美國國旗的一般時間和場合,包括就職典禮當天,但法典中沒有規定旗幟必須升至旗杆頂端。確切的措辭是「國旗應在所有日子展示,尤其是在……就職典禮日,1月20日」——這一天被列在其他幾個聯邦節假日中。然而,拜登的公告符合《國旗法典》中的一節,該節規定「總統或前任總統逝世後,國旗應降半旗30天」。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。

華富建業金融成為黃金贊助商

香港, 2025年1月16日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 華富建業國際金融有限公司(下稱 「華富建業金融」或 「集團」)欣然祝賀「2025香港資本市場論壇」於香港君悅酒店圓滿舉行。華富建業金融十分榮幸成為是次活動的黄金贊助商,集團聯席主席暨行政總裁林建興博士亦獲邀出任籌委會主席,聯同多位管理層成員共赴盛事,與多位來自資本市場、政府機構、學術界和金融行業專業人士聚首一堂,共同探討如果進一步增強本港經濟動力。論壇由香港上市公司商會、香港董事學會及香港上市公司審核師協會有限公司主辦,另由香港交易所、證券及期貨事務監察委員會、會計及財務匯報局等機構鼎力支持。今年論壇以「如何提升經濟活力和強化競爭力」為題,大會邀請得中央政府駐港聯絡辦公室副主任祁斌先生及香港特別行政區財政司司長陳茂波先生擔任主禮嘉賓。中聯辦副主任祁斌先生表示「去年在中央大力支持及香港各界共同努力下,香港經濟穩中向好;中央加大宏觀調控力度推出一系列增量政策,亦帶動去年港股市場扭轉頹勢。」財政司司長陳茂波先生指:「人民銀行與香港金管局本周宣布多項深化金融合作舉措,讓香港聯通內地和海外資本市場的功能和競爭力大大提升。」又指出,「只要本港繼續勇於改革,敢於創新,搶抓機遇,發揮好超級聯繫人和超級增值人角色和功能,可以為香港金融發展注入新動能,亦能為國家金融強國建設貢獻更大力量。」華富建業金融聯席主席暨行政總裁林建興博士為論壇開幕致辭,他表示:「市場的進步不僅僅依賴於政府和監管機構的努力。我們作為市場參與者,同樣肩負著責任。因此,這也是我們今天舉辦本次論壇的重要原因。我們希望能夠匯聚業界最睿智的觀點和最豐富的經驗,共同為香港探索一條正確的發展道路,幫助我們在挑戰中崛起,並變得更強大。」作為連接中國內地與國際市場的重要橋樑,香港長期以來憑藉其獨特的地位,成為全球資本流動樞紐。然而隨著全球經濟格局持續重塑,香港資本市場正處於一個充滿挑戰與機遇的關鍵時刻。在此背景下,今年的論壇旨在探討如何在複雜的環境中,進一步激發市場活力,眾多政商翹楚於展開多個環節,包括專題演講及討論等,熱烈討論如何鞏固香港作為國際金融中心的核心競爭優勢,並深化其在全球及國家發展中的重要角色。關於華富建業國際金融有限公司華富建業國際金融有限公司(「本公司」,股份代號: 00952.HK),為香港聯合交易所有限公司的主板上市公司,是一家以香港為基地的金融服務機構。本集團於1997年在香港上市,致力打造成為全方位,全牌照的綜合性金融平台。公司主要業務包括經紀業務、利息收入業務、企業融資業務、資產管理業務和投資及其他業務。本公司致力成為香港及中國企業與個人投資者的理想金融服務夥伴,並為客戶提供卓越的一站式財經服務。本公司並透過中國深圳、上海、瀋陽、寧波、北京、成都、杭州及廈門的代表處或全資擁有的外資企業,以及透過Global Alliance Partners 及Oaklins International 的網路及成員,為客戶提供資本市場服務。如有垂詢,請聯繫:華富投資者關係有限公司盧秋玲 (Mandy Lo) 電話:(852) 2217-2753 電郵:mandy.lo@quamgroup.com陳碧虹 (Charlie Chan) 電話:(852) 2217-2504 電郵:charlie.chan@quamgroup.com Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

TransNusa Welcomes 2025 by Launching Bali – Perth International Route

JAKARTA, Jan 16, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri (TransNusa), the new player with new rules, kick starts 2025 by introducing a new international route from Indonesia’s renowned tourism destination, Bali to Perth, Australia.TransNusa started selling the flight tickets, which are priced from IDR 1.799.000 onwards, AUD 169 onwards, CNY 782 onwards, USD 163 onwards, and MYR 514 onwards, on January 15. The TransNusa flight tickets can be purchased at transnusa.co.id or any secure online travel agent.TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that TransNusa has introduced this new international route in order to provide passengers with additional travel choices.“The Bali - Perth international route is a golden route as the highest number of tourists, almost every year, in Bali are from Perth. Hence, the demand for this route is equally significant,” said Datuk Bernard, adding that TransNusa will be launching the maiden flight from Bali to Perth on March 20, this year.On the details of the scheduled flights, Datuk Bernard explained, “Initially, TransNusa will operate three scheduled flights a week, which will be on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. From April 12, we will increase the frequency to four times a week by adding another flight on Tuesday and eventually increase the frequency to a daily flight from June 1 onwards.”TransNusa’s scheduled flight, 8B 080 (DPS-PER), will depart Bali at 09.10am from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and arrive the Perth Airport at 12.50pm. The flight, 8B 081 (PER-DPS), will depart Perth Airport at 13.35pm and arrive at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on 17.20pm. TransNusa will be utilising its Airbus A320 that has a seat capacity of 174 for this international route that has a 3 hours and 40 minutes flight duration.Apart from the Bali-Perth international route, TransNusa also operates scheduled flights from Bali to Indonesia’s diving haven, Manado. TransNusa has five scheduled flights to Manado from Bali on a weekly basis. As such, tourists from Perth will also have an opportunity to visit Manado with a direct flight from Perth.For its international flights, TransNusa not only provide premium services with competitive ticket prices, but the airline also has attractive product bundles called SEAT, SEAT-PLUS and FLEXI-PRO."Our passengers will enjoy check-in baggage of between 15kgs to 30 kgs, depending on the product purchased,” Datuk Bernard said, explaining that the baggage offering was over and above the 7kgs limit offered as a passenger’s hand carry.“For the highest package, FLEXI-PRO, we provide more complete services such as free baggage 30kgs, free to choose seats, free food, and drinks, priority at check-in and boarding. In addition, TransNusa also provides its FLEXI-PRO passengers with the ability to be able to change their flight schedule without restrictions and obtain refund when needed.”TransNusa, which aims to ensure its passengers travel with ease and comfort, has also configured their A320s with a 174-seat configuration, which allows for passengers to enjoy about 30 inches of legroom, comparable to the experience passengers would get in a full-service airline."We are committed to providing affordable and competitive ticket prices, while still providing premium services to our customers.” Stressed Datuk Bernard.TransNusa, A Short HistoryTransNusa, which had to close its business operation in September 2020 due to impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the aviation industry, started operations again after injection of new shareholders and a new management team led by aviation expert, Datuk Bernard, in October 2022.Within 6 months, the airline introduced its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur and celebrated its first-year anniversary for this route on April 14, 2024.“When we re-launched TransNusa in October 2022, we started from the bottom again. We had no aircraft or roadmap to follow. Everything was new because the pandemic had broken the aviation business operations boundaries. We re-created and customised our business operations and strategy model of being the first Premium Service Carrier based on the post-pandemic scenario,” Datuk Bernard explained.TransNusa launched its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur in April, 2023, after which the airline successfully launched three more new international routes by the end of 2023. TransNusa’s aggressive international growth strategy combined with its domestic business operations approach has enabled the airline to be the fastest growing airline in South East Asia.Since the takeover of new shareholders and the injection of a new management team, TransNusa has been contributing and changing the aviation landscape in Indonesia. It has been making headlines in Malaysia, Singapore, China and around the world with news of being the first airline in Indonesia and the world to develop and introduce a new domestic route connecting Bali and Manado. TransNusa also became the second Indonesian airline to receive approval to fly to China and provided Indonesians with more pricing and route options to China.Media ContactTrina Thomas RajMobile: +6012 4992672E-mail: trina@myqaseh.orgAbout TransNusaEstablished in 2005, TransNusa started its operation by providing chartered flights. It began its commercial flights in 2011. After ceasing operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, TransNusa relaunched itself in 2021 as a low-cost airline in its domestic market. In 2023, TransNusa introduced a new business model making it the first Premium Service Airline in the region. The new business model will apply only to its international routes. TransNusa introduced its first international route in April this year. The airline introduced its Jakarta – Kuala Lumpur round trip route and had its maiden flight on April 14. The airline is currently based in Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.Passengers can book their flights on the TransNusa website ( www.transnusa.co.id ), through authorized travel agents in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, or by contacting the airline's customer service centre at +62216310888. For the Singaporean market, passengers can contact TransNusa’s General Sales Agent, Chariot Travels Pte Ltd, at +65 86602719 while for the Malaysian market, passengers can contact MKM Ticketing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd at +60378312581. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

JCB and DOJO partner to help cardmembers enjoy a more seamless payment experience

TOKYO & LONDON, Jan 16, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB, Japan’s only international payment brand, and DOJO, a London-based payment technology provider, today announced a strategic partnership to enhance JCB’s card acceptance across London and the rest of the UK. JCB Cardmembers can now enjoy a seamless payment experience across the UK thanks to this collaboration, while small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners can benefit from the growing number of international visitors.This partnership will allow JCB Cardmembers to use their “front of wallet” card at many more UK-based hospitality venues where DOJO has tens of thousands of customers. The collaboration aims to ensure broader JCB Card acceptance across DOJO’s rapidly expanding merchant network, making it easier than ever for cardmembers to use their preferred payment method when traveling abroad.Over 110,000 UK-based merchants across the hospitality sector, will now be able to accept JCB Cards from January 2025, thanks to the integration with DOJO’s extensive network. DOJO has secured its position as a key player in the payment solutions market by offering a compelling package for merchants in the experience economy, including their reliable platform, robust connectivity and fast payment processing, which enables staff and customers alike to enjoy a seamless experience. Encompassing a diverse range of merchants—including 6,000 to 7,000 merchants within central London—this partnership is poised to boost JCB Cardmembers’ spend across the UK. Simultaneously, DOJO merchants will be exposed to a vast new market of 164 million cardmembers across the globe, especially unlocking the spending power of JCB Cardmembers visiting from Asian countries and territories.JCB Cardmembers traveling to Ireland, Spain, and Italy will also soon benefit from DOJO's popular payment solution, increasing JCB's acceptance across Europe. DOJO's expansion in Europe will directly benefit JCB Cardmembers, who can use their cards with confidence across a wider geographical area.“We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with DOJO as the next step in expanding JCB’s presence in the UK and European market,” said Ray Shinzawa, Managing Director, JCB International (Europe) Ltd. “Our new collaboration with DOJO means that even more JCB Cardmembers can now enjoy the convenience and security of using their cards across a larger European merchant network. We're committed to making payments as seamless as possible for our international cardmembers, and this partnership represents a key cornerstone of our strategy."Nuno Mateus, VP of Payments, DOJO added, "Small to medium-sized businesses represent the heart of the UK’s economy and we aim to empower them to connect with a broader customer base and unlock new growth opportunities. Our strategic partnership with JCB reflects our commitment to supporting merchants to tap into new avenues of growth by facilitating the payment experience of international travellers and creating repeat visits and purchases. By accepting JCB, business owners will be better positioned to attract international, high-value shoppers and drive revenue growth."About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 53 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 164 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/About DOJODojo is a leading payment technology provider that empowers over 150,000 businesses to thrive in the Experience Economy. Dojo offers one of the world’s leading multi cloud-native payments platforms to provide in-person and digital payments solutions alongside value-added services such as revenue-based funding and booking management software. Dojo’s highly reliable technology can be installed in a matter of minutes—giving businesses big and small the power to make informed decisions through instant insight and process, manage and measure card payments securely and easily. For more information, visit www.dojo.tech and follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/dojo-tech.MEDIA CONTACTS:JCB International (Europe) Ltd.Diana Lee: dlee@jcbeurope.euJCB (Head Office in Japan)Anna Takeda: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

A Year in Review: The Success of Strategic Offshoring and New-Shoring

MUMBAI, INDIA, Jan 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - SRKay Consulting Group announces the release of its latest whitepaper, “A Year in Review: The Success of Strategic Offshoring and New-Shoring,” offering a comprehensive analysis of global business strategies in 2024. This whitepaper provides actionable insights for organizations leveraging offshoring and new-shoring to achieve innovation-driven, resilient operations.Context and Market Overview2024 marked a pivotal year for global offshoring strategies, shifting from cost-saving models to value-driven approaches emphasizing innovation and sustainability. India emerged as a leader in new shoring, supported by advancements in Global Capability Centers (GCCs), robust digital infrastructure, and an adaptable workforce. These trends underscore India's position as a critical hub for global businesses seeking long-term partnerships and operational excellence.Key Findings and Insights1. Advancements in New-ShoringCompanies accelerated R&D efforts, reducing time-to-market and aligning with ESG goals.Renewable energy and green infrastructure became central to operational strategies.2. Rise of Emerging CitiesTier-II and Tier-III cities like Visakhapatnam and Nagpur gained prominence as innovation hubs, offering 20–30% cost advantages.3. Sustainability Integration57% of organizations prioritized ESG goals, embedding sustainability into their operations and partnerships.Expert Insights“India’s transformation into a global leader in offshoring and new-shoring is a testament to its adaptable workforce, digital infrastructure, and innovation-driven ecosystem. This whitepaper offers organizations a roadmap to leverage India’s strategic advantages for sustainable growth and success,” said Karunjit Kumar Dhir, CEO, SRKay Consulting Group.Detailed AnalysisThe report delves into India’s unique advantages for global investors, including:Cost Efficiency: 63% of companies reported significant savings, redirecting resources to R&D and sustainability initiatives.Talent Access: With 65% of the workforce under 35, India’s skilled professionals in AI, data analytics, and automation drove success for 43% of respondents.Innovation: Programs like Digital India propelled advancements in AI, IoT, and blockchain, enabling 88% of surveyed organizations to achieve improved efficiency.Market Adaptability: India’s growing middle class and regional expansion opportunities supported faster time-to-market for customized solutions.Future OutlookIndia’s strategic positioning as a hub for offshoring and new-shoring is expected to grow, with key trends including:Emerging Hubs: Tier-II/III cities like Nagpur and Coimbatore offer untapped potential and cost benefits.Technological Integration: AI, 5G, blockchain, and cloud technologies are reshaping operational efficiencies.Sustainability Focus: Green infrastructure and circular economy models are becoming central to business strategies.Call to Action (CTA)Download the Whitepaper and discover how strategic offshoring and new-shoring in India can drive your business’s growth and innovation.About SRKay Consulting GroupOperating across eight countries, SRKay Consulting Group specializes in establishing efficient GCCs and offshore entities. With a focus on innovation, regulatory expertise, and operational precision, SRKay empowers businesses to unlock global opportunities and achieve sustainable growth.Contact Information:Komaldeep KaurEmail: Komal@mianext.comExplore More: www.srkay.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

EXPO REAL Asia Pacific 2026 announces Eastern Economic Corridor of Thailand as its first Founding Partner

SINGAPORE, Jan 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - EXPO REAL Asia Pacific 2026, set to take place in Singapore from 15 to 17 June 2026, is gearing up to be a significant event for the real estate, infrastructure, and investment sectors in the Asia Pacific region.The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) of Thailand has been announced as the first Founding Partner of EXPO REAL Asia Pacific 2026. This partnership highlights the EEC's commitment to promote investment, uplift innovation and advanced technology, aligning with the event's goal as a platform to accelerate real estate and infrastructure growth and investment.The Eastern Economic Corridor, a flagship economic development zone in Thailand, is renowned for its strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the region into a leading economic hub. By partnering with EXPO REAL Asia Pacific, the EEC aims to showcase its investment opportunities, infrastructure projects, and innovative developments to a global audience.The Thai government calls the 20-year strategy "Thailand 4.0", taking a cue from the concept of "Industry 4.0" aimed at transforming the country into an innovative, value-based industry, with an emphasis on 5 clusters: Medical & Health, Digital, Next-Generation Automotive, Bio-Circular-Green, and Services."We are thrilled to welcome the Eastern Economic Corridor of Thailand as our first Founding Partner," said Mr Michael Wilton, CEO and Managing Director of MMI Asia, the organiser of EXPO REAL Asia Pacific. "This partnership underscores the importance of EXPO REAL Asia Pacific as the platform where strategic economic regions like the EEC can tap on to share their success stories and attract more global investment and partners."The significant milestone provides the EEC with a prominent platform at EXPO REAL Asia Pacific, allowing it to engage with international investors and industry leaders. The EEC will also host forums and networking sessions highlighting its key projects and strategic initiatives."We are excited to join forces with EXPO REAL Asia Pacific," said Dr Chula Sukmanop, Secretary General of the Eastern Economic Corridor. "This partnership aligns with our vision to position the EEC as a global investment destination. We look forward to leveraging this opportunity to attract new investments and drive sustainable economic growth."EXPO REAL Asia Pacific will take place from 15-17 June 2026 in Singapore, bringing together key stakeholders from the real estate, infrastructure and investment sectors. The event will feature a comprehensive program of conferences, exhibitions, and networking opportunities designed to facilitate business connections and knowledge exchange.About EXPO REAL Asia PacificEXPO REAL Asia Pacific is the international event for the real estate, infrastructure and investment industry in the Asia Pacific region. Singapore is the leading financial and commercial centre in the region and offers an excellent business environment and direct market access. In one of the fastest growing regions, the event connects industry decision-makers to tap into market potential and do business and invest in an effective environment. The premiere will take place in Singapore from June 15 to 17, 2026. www.exporealasiapacific.comAbout Eastern Economic Corridor of ThailandThe Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development lies at the heart of Thailand 4.0 scheme. The project is an area-based development initiative, aiming to revitalize the well-known Eastern Seaboard of Thailand, where numerous business developers have experienced a rewarding investment journey and exceptional achievements.The project initially focused on the 3 Eastern provinces, namely Rayong, Chonburi, and Chachoengsao. The EEC development plan envisages a significant transformation of both physical and social development, playing an important role as a regulatory sandbox to uplift the country's competitiveness. It has the objectives of developing modern and environmentally friendly economic activities, providing comprehensive government services, creating efficient infrastructure and public utilities, determining the appropriate use of land as well as developing liveable cities to be modern and suitable for living and doing business. www.eeco.or.th/enFor media inquiries, please contact:Ms Adeline LimProject DirectorMMI Asia Pte LtdEmail: adeline.lim@mmiasia.com.sg Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

AI and Big Data Expo Global Countdown: Less than 4 weeks to go!

LONDON, Jan 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AI and Big Data Expo Global, the premier event for AI and Big Data enthusiasts, innovators, and industry leaders, is under 4 weeks away. Set to take place at the stunning Olympia, London from 5-6 February 2025, this must-attend Artificial Intelligence and Big Data event is for professionals from all industries looking to learn more about the newest technologies that are transforming the world of work.Key Highlights:- Headline Speakers: The event boasts a stellar line-up of over 150 speakers from leading global organizations, including:NVIDIA, LinkedIn, Unilever, Sainsbury’s, Co-op, Salesforce, BT Group, Meta, Lloyds Banking Group, Philips, The Economist, Jaguar Land Rover and many others.These industry trailblazers will share their expertise and visions on how AI and Big Data are shaping the future across various sectors.- Industry leading agenda - topics include:Strategic insights into the convergence of machine learning, NLP, and neural architectures shaping AI’s future.Explore how AI is transforming businesses globally, beyond just augmenting intelligence.Understand how AI impacts work, organizational culture, trust and leadership.Examine AI’s effect on skills, human-AI collaboration and the workplace experience.Empower your organization to navigate the AI transformation journey.Dive into advanced analytics and AI for smarter, data-driven business decisions.- Unmatched Networking Opportunities: With over 7,000 attendees expected, the AI and Big Data Expo offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, including the Networking drinks on Day 1 of the event. Plus, utilize our AI-powered matchmaking tool to connect with potential collaborators, clients, and thought leaders from around the globe.- Co-located Shows: Gain access to nine co-located events, covering a wide range of technological innovations and trends. This multi-event format ensures attendees can explore the intersection of AI, big data, and other emerging technologies.- Exhibition Floor: Discover the latest innovations from over 150 industry-leading solution providers, including Salesforce, Experian, Edge Impulse, Snowflake, Coursera and more. The exhibition floor is your gateway to seeing cutting-edge products and services first-hand, offering solutions that can transform your business.In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a strategic imperative. Executives and senior employees need to stay ahead of emerging trends to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth across the organisation.Discover how AI can transform your business! Dive deep into cutting-edge sessions covering everything from AI ethics and infrastructure to human-AI collaboration and revolutionary use cases.Register Today:Don’t miss your chance to attend this world-leading event and elevate your AI expertise. Secure your pass today by visiting our registration page.About AI & Big Data Expo:The AI and Big Data Expo is part of TechEx Events - the leading technology event: https://lnkd.in/erp6-F_M . Prepare for two days of unrivalled access to the trends and innovations shaping the future of AI, Automation and Big Data across industries globally. Plus, gain access to 9 co-located events, all under the TechEx Events Series. Don't miss out!We look forward to welcoming you to the AI & Big Data Expo Global in London!Media contact:Charlie Herne charlie@techforge.pub Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

MHI Delivers 60 Cars for the Nippori-Toneri Liner Model 330

TOKYO, Jan 15, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed the delivery of 60 Model 330 railway cars (12 five-car configurations) for the Nippori-Toneri Liner, a new Automated Guideway Transit (AGT)(1) system operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Bureau of Transportation. This delivery is the result of an order received in April 2020(2) to replace the existing cars from another manufacturer that have been in operation since 2008. With this latest delivery, MHI has supplied a cumulative total of 75 cars (15 five-car configurations) of the Model 330.The Nippori-Toneri Liner is a public transit system opened by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in 2008. It connects Nippori Station in Tokyo's Arakawa-ku and Minumadai-shinsuikoen Station in Adachi-ku, encompassing 13 stations over a total distance of approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). Since the Liner began operations, the number of users - particularly commuters and students traveling to the city center - has steadily increased, consistent with development along the new line, which has led to ongoing challenges in reducing onboard congestion(3).The Model 330 being delivered this time is of the same type as that supplied by MHI in 2015 and 2019. By adopting long-type seating and a lightweight aluminum alloy body structure, passenger capacity has been increased. This is expected to significantly contribute to alleviating congestion on the Liner and further revitalizing the areas along the route.Going forward, MHI Group will continue to provide high-value-added services tailored to customer needs both in Japan and abroad. Furthermore, through the delivery of AGT - a clean transport mode that emits no CO2 - MHI Group aims to address regional challenges with solutions related to economic development and enhanced transportation convenience in diverse sectors, while simultaneously helping to realize a carbon-neutral society.(1) AGT systems are a new type of fully automated transport system with electric power drives, used in airports around the world to provide mobility between terminals and to nearby facilities. The system utilizes rubber tires to provide a smooth ride with low noise.(2) For more information about the order received for the Model 330 cars in 2020, please refer to the following press release: www.mhi.com/news/200616.html(3) Press release from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/content/001758084.pdfAbout 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 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

JCB and Taiwan Rakuten Card Launch New JCB Panda Card

TOKYO & TAIPEI, Jan 15, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, has announced the launch of the new JCB Panda Card in collaboration with Taiwan Rakuten Card. The new JCB Panda Card will be available starting January 15, 2025.Taiwan Rakuten Card was established in 2014 with the approval of the Financial Supervisory Commission to enter the Taiwanese domestic credit card market, becoming the first e-commerce platform in Taiwan to issue own credit card. By integrating e-commerce services, membership accounts, and in-house points, Taiwan Rakuten Card provides seamless online and offline services for online stores and consumers and a convenient environment for card use. In addition, it integrates powerful and cooperative merchants and stores in Japan to provide Rakuten cardholders with various travel services in Japan. Since January 2015, the number of cards issued in Taiwan has exceeded 300,000.The newly launched JCB Panda Card offers up to 3% cashback on purchases made via two major mobile payment methods (Line Pay and JKO Pay) at selected merchants such as major airlines, gasoline stations and OTAs in the Taiwanese domestic market. As for other countries and regions outside Taiwan, JCB Panda Card offers unlimited base 1.5% cashback with 3.5% in Japan, Korea and Thailand.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 53 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and regions, with more than 164 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactAnna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Fujitsu, Resona Bank and Saitama Resona Bank launch new web service to simplify home-buying process

Fujitsu Limited and the Resona Group companies Resona Bank, Limited and Saitama Resona Bank, Limited today announced the launch of a new web service designed to support customers in their home-buying process. The service is now available to customers of Resona Bank and Saitama Resona Bank.This development leverages the expertise of the Resona Group in home loan business and Fujitsu's internal and external best practices in digital transformation (DX). Fujitsu, primarily through its dedicated, collaborative BizDevOps team, supported the service from ideation to product planning, piloting, and development.Service development backgroundBuying a home represents a major life event, and the pressure to secure a property can often lead to rushed decisions based on incomplete information and in some cases even buyer’s remorse. This newly developed web service helps customers to make informed decisions from the earliest stages of their home search, even before applying for a mortgage, thereby ensuring a satisfying purchase.A first-of-its-kind service in Japan for visualizing, organizing, and comparing partners' home-buying preferencesWhile numerous home-buying assist tools exist, none offer a comprehensive solution for clarifying individual preferences and facilitating shared decision-making between partners. The new service provides a unique one-stop platform to visualize, organize, and compare preferences, making the home-buying process smoother and more collaborative. Key features include:1. Clarification of couples’ shared preferencesThis feature allows couples to share and compare their desired home specifications, including amenities, interior design, and layout, ensuring both partners feel satisfied with their final choice.2. Discovery of shared preferencesWith this feature, couples can record their preferences and observations for each room during property viewings, noting details about the kitchen, bathroom, and other areas.3. Ranking displayThis function calculates an overall score based on the information from the first two functions, displaying properties in order of preference. This simplifies the comparison process and helps couples quickly identify homes that best meet their needs.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 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SpaceX發射私人登月著陸器展開繞月之旅

(SeaPRwire) -   佛羅里達州卡納維拉爾角——在一次二合一的登月任務中,SpaceX 星期三發射了一對月球著陸器,為尋求在地球塵土飛揚的衛星上啟動業務的美國和日本公司服務。 這兩個著陸器在午夜時分從美國國家航空航天局的甘迺迪太空中心發射升空,這是旨在前往月球的眾多私人航天器中的最新一批。它們共享旅程以節省成本,但在飛行一小時後按計劃分離,並採取了不同的迂迴路線進行數月長的旅程。 對於總部位於東京的 ispace 公司來說,這是第二次嘗試,該公司兩年前的首次著陸器墜毀在月球上。這次,它搭載了一輛配有鏟子的探測車,用於收集月球塵土進行研究,並計劃測試未來探險家潛在的食物和水源。 來自德克薩斯州的月球新秀 Firefly Aerospace 公司正在為美國國家航空航天局飛行 10 項實驗,包括收集塵土的真空泵、測量地表以下溫度的鑽機以及未來月球漫步者可用於防止尖銳的磨蝕顆粒粘附在宇航服和設備上的裝置。 Firefly 的「藍色幽靈」——以美國東南部的螢火蟲物種命名——應該首先到達月球。這個高 6 英尺 6 英寸(2 米)的著陸器將於 3 月初嘗試在危海(Mare Crisium)著陸,危海是月球北部緯度的一個火山平原。 稍大一些的名為「韌性號」的 ispace 著陸器將需要四到五個月的時間才能到達那裡,目標是在 5 月下旬或 6 月初在更靠北的月球近側的酒海(Mare Frigoris)著陸。 「我們不認為這是一場比賽。有些人說『登月競賽』,但這不是關於速度的,」ispace 的創始人兼首席執行官袴田武史本週從卡納維拉爾角說道。 袴田和 Firefly 首席執行官 Jason Kim 都承認前方仍面臨挑戰,因為月球景觀上散落著許多殘骸。自 20 世紀 60 年代以來,只有五個國家成功地將航天器送上月球:前蘇聯、美國、中國、印度和日本。 「我們在設計和工程方面已經盡了最大努力,」Kim 說。即便如此,為了帶來好運,他星期二晚上還在夾克翻領上別了一枚愛爾蘭三葉草。 美國仍然是唯一一個成功讓宇航員登陸月球的國家。美國國家航空航天局的阿耳忒彌斯計劃(阿波羅計劃的繼任者)旨在在本十年結束前讓宇航員重返月球。 在那之前,「我們正在提前發送大量的科學技術來做準備,」美國國家航空航天局的科學任務主管 Nicky Fox 在發射前夕說道。 如果它們各自成功著陸,兩個航天器都將在持續的白天運行兩個星期,然後在夜幕降臨時關閉。 一旦降落在月球表面,ispace 的 11 磅(5 公斤)探測車將停留在著陸器附近,以每秒不到一英寸(幾厘米)的速度環繞著陸器行駛,行程可達數百碼(米)。探測車還有一個特殊的交付物要放在月球塵土上:一個由瑞典藝術家設計的玩具大小的紅色房屋。 美國國家航空航天局為 Firefly 的任務支付了 1.01 億美元,並為這些實驗支付了另外 4400 萬美元。袴田拒絕透露 ispace 重新啟動的任務(包含六項實驗)的成本,稱其低於第一次任務的 1 億多美元。 到 2 月底,休斯頓的 Intuitive Machines 公司將進行第二次為美國國家航空航天局的登月任務。去年,該公司實現了 50 多年來的首次美國月球著陸,儘管著陸點偏離預期,但仍成功運行。 — 美聯社健康與科學部門得到霍華德·休斯醫學研究所科學與教育媒體集團和羅伯特·伍德·約翰遜基金會的支持。美聯社對所有內容負全部責任。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。 ```

凱特·米德爾頓表示她的癌症已進入緩解期。這意味著什麼 “`

(SeaPRwire) -   在2024年3月宣布患病後,威爾斯王妃凱特·米德爾頓再次談論她的病情——這次帶來了好消息。「現在能夠緩解病情,我感到如釋重負,並且仍專注於康復,」米德爾頓於1月14日宣布。 緩解的宣布是在她9月完成化療治療幾個月後發出的。 關於王妃的病情,我們仍然有很多未知之處,包括她患的是哪種類型的癌症。以下是癌症緩解的含義。 定義「緩解」 癌症緩解意味著醫生已成功減輕了癌症的體徵和症狀——在某些情況下,減輕到無法檢測的程度。「簡而言之,緩解意味著在我們進行的所有檢測中,目前沒有任何跡象表明體內存在癌症,」梅奧診所腫瘤學家兼醫學教授西坎德·艾拉瓦迪博士說。這並不一定意味著癌症完全消失了,而是意味著醫生在徹底檢查後找不到它。 「緩解這個詞非常、非常棘手,」紐約大學朗格尼健康中心珀爾穆特癌症中心醫學教授兼生存者計劃主任馬琳·梅耶斯博士說。「即使在腫瘤學家中,如果他們說某人處於緩解狀態,這個詞的常用含義是,我們知道它可能會復發,但目前沒有癌症的證據。」 「緩解」一詞的使用方式因人而異,「實際上,醫生與醫生之間也存在差異,」德克薩斯大學MD安德森癌症中心淋巴瘤和骨髓瘤系主任兼腫瘤醫學部門主任克里斯托弗·弗勞爾斯博士說。 例如,美國國家癌症研究所將緩解定義為兩種類型:部分緩解和完全緩解。該機構表示,在完全緩解中,所有癌症的體徵和症狀都消失了,而在部分緩解中,癌症可能有所減輕,但仍然存在於體內。(從米德爾頓的帖子中不清楚她的癌症屬於哪種類型的緩解。)如果人們完全緩解至少五年,可能意味著他們已經治癒了癌症。 「你必須完全緩解才能治癒,」紀念斯隆凱特琳癌症中心的伊芙琳·H·勞德乳腺中心腫瘤學家兼醫療主任拉里·諾頓博士說,「但完全緩解並不保證你已經治癒。」 癌症在緩解後會復發嗎? 癌症以復發而聞名——即使在緩解之後——某些類型的癌症比其他類型更容易復發。「某些類型的癌症,例如膠質母細胞瘤(一種腦癌)——即使它消失了,也會很快復發,」艾拉瓦迪說。「同樣,胰腺癌、膀胱癌和卵巢癌復發的風險非常高——儘管經過治療,儘管有完全反應,儘管處於緩解狀態。」醫生無法檢測到的少量癌細胞可能隨時開始生長。大多數患者將繼續與他們的醫生合作,監測任何復發跡象。 「我告訴我的病人,緩解是癌症治療過程中的一個重要里程碑,讓你知道你正在走向治癒的道路,」弗勞爾斯說。「處於緩解狀態是邁向積極的第一步。」 目前,王妃表示她「期待未來一年充實的生活」,並感謝皇家馬斯登醫院的員工「在過去一年中如此悉心照顧我」。自診斷以來,王妃減少了王室職務,但最近參加了家人在桑德靈厄姆舉行的年度聖誕節禮拜儀式,並於12月初在西敏寺主持了聖誕頌歌儀式。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。

根據傑克·史密斯的說法,川普是如何逃脫罪責的

(SeaPRwire) -   在唐納·川普即將重返白宮的前幾天,特別檢察官傑克·史密斯向美國人民傳達了一則令人不安的消息:他已經發現了足夠的證據,有可能將即將上任的總統送進監獄。 司法部週二發布了史密斯指控川普非法密謀推翻2020年大選的最終報告,稱如果川普在11月沒有獲勝阻止此案繼續進行,檢察官們已掌握足以定罪川普的證據。「如果不是川普先生當選以及即將重返總統職位,本辦公室評估可採用的證據足以在審判中獲得和維持定罪,」該文件寫道。 該報告等於是對一位即將掌握總統權力的人的 remarkable rebuke(嚴厲斥責)。儘管許多調查結果並非新鮮事——川普在輸掉2020年大選後仍設法留任的陰謀,已透過新聞報導、紀錄片和具有里程碑意義的國會聽證會廣泛報導——但這仍然是對這位總統當選人如何對美國民主和即將再次領導的美國政府發動攻擊的又一個詳細描述。 史密斯的團隊採訪了250多人,獲得了55多位證人的大陪審團證詞,並表示調查此次攻擊事件的眾議院委員會的調查結果僅佔「本辦公室調查記錄的一小部分」。在這份篇幅浩大的137頁報告中,史密斯揭露了川普阻止政權和平轉移的努力,從向州和聯邦官員施壓以取消選舉結果,到煽動暴民於2021年1月6日洗劫美國國會大廈。史密斯指控川普試圖通過「欺詐和欺騙」手段阻撓拜登當選的認證,包括在叛亂暴動前幾天和幾週內鼓勵「對其認為的對手使用暴力」。 「正如原訴狀和補充訴狀中所述,當顯然川普先生輸掉了選舉,並且挑戰選舉結果的合法手段失敗時,他訴諸一系列犯罪行為以保住權力,」報告中寫道。 此案面臨一系列獨特的挑戰,這不僅與調查前總統有關,還與川普本人那股不可阻擋的力量有關。史密斯概述了關於行政特權的法律爭端、最高法院7月份關於總統豁免權的裁決以及川普的恐嚇 tactics(策略)。「川普先生利用其相當大的社交媒體影響力發表法庭外評論——有時具有威脅性——關於此案,本辦公室被迫提起訴訟以維護訴訟的完整性並防止證人受到恐嚇。」 同時,此案也受到一種認為其具有政治動機的輿論影響,而且它發生在選舉季節。「川普先生在兩項聯邦刑事調查正在進行時宣布競選總統,這對司法部和法院來說是一個史無前例的挑戰,」史密斯寫道。 這並不是唯一的障礙。報告稱,檢察官考慮指控川普違反《叛亂法》——這部19世紀的法律禁止對美國政府發動叛亂——但最終決定沒有足夠的證據證明川普打算煽動1月6日「全面」的暴力。 許多犯下暴力行為的人可能很快就會逃脫法律制裁。川普表示,他上任後的第一項行動之一將是赦免大多數,如果不是全部,與國會大廈襲擊事件有關的被告。「這將在一小時內開始,」他最近告訴時代雜誌。「也許是前九分鐘。」副總統當選人J.D.凡斯週日在福克斯新聞上表示,1月6日「犯下暴力行為」的人「顯然」不應該被赦免。 川普的律師在一週多前收到了報告草案,並反對發布該報告,稱其是一項旨在「破壞總統過渡」的打擊行動。他們還試圖阻止發布史密斯關於他起訴川普處理機密文件不當的另一份報告。週一,川普任命的法官艾琳·坎農阻止了該報告的立即發布,並將於週五舉行聽證會,討論如何處理該報告。 然而,在每一個案例中,川普都不會面臨後果。川普贏得2024年大選後,史密斯撤回了這兩個案件,理由是司法部的一項政策禁止起訴在職總統。根據另一項機構規定,他必須向司法部長梅里克·加蘭提交最終報告——每項起訴案一卷——加蘭已承諾發布這兩份文件。 但由於川普的就職典禮不到一週的時間,這份報告除了增加歷史記錄外,幾乎不會產生任何實際影響。對於川普來說,他擁有逃避問責的非凡能力,這本身就是一場勝利。「傑克是一個無能的檢察官,他無法在選舉前將他的案子提交審判,而我以壓倒性優勢贏得了選舉,」川普在他的社交媒體平台上發帖。「選民已經發聲了!!!!」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。 ```

為何眾多 TikTok 用戶在禁令前轉向中國應用程式 Red Note?

(SeaPRwire) -   隨著TikTok禁令迫在眉睫,不到一周的時間就要生效,創作者們正爭先恐後地尋找替代品。許多人 פשוט轉向了TikTok的直接美國競爭對手,例如Instagram Reels或YouTube Shorts。但另一個不太可能的競爭者出現了:中國擁有的Xiaohongshu,一個在英語中常被稱為Red Note的社群媒體應用程式。 雖然Red Note之前幾乎完全面向中國觀眾,但本周美國用戶蜂擁而至,使其連續兩天成為App Store下載量第一的應用程式。TikTok的母公司ByteDance旗下的另一個中國社群媒體應用程式Lemon8位居第二。在這些應用程式上,中國網紅和時尚達人穿插在展示其木工技藝或沿密西西比河泛舟的美國新用戶之間。 美國用戶不太可能長期使用Red Note或Lemon8:它們面臨與TikTok相同的監管壓力。但這些應用程式的崛起確實顯示出美國人迫切希望找到他們的下一個社群媒體目的地;他們普遍對TikTok的主要美國競爭對手持謹慎態度;以及他們對許多人認為是家长式的禁令的不滿。 「這有點像是一種賭氣——而且我也想成為那裡的第一批人之一,」經營小型企業的企業家Christina Shuler說,她本周加入了Red Note。「我希望我能成為改變政府看待整個局勢的人群中的一員。」 TikTok的禁令 TikTok很可能關閉的原因是國會去年通過的一項法案,該法案強制TikTok的母公司ByteDance在1月19日之前出售TikTok,否則將面臨美國禁令。TikTok將該法律告上法庭,稱其違反言論自由。但上周,最高法院法官對該公司的法律論點表示懷疑。由於ByteDance表示不會出售TikTok,因此該禁令很可能在週日生效。(《華爾街日報》週二報導,中國官員討論了允許Elon Musk投資或管理該公司美國業務的可能性。) 因此,許多用戶正尋求在其他平台上站穩腳跟。美國公司一直在為這股湧入做好準備:例如,Snap上個月宣布了一項新的廣告計畫,該計畫將廣告投放到符合條件的創作者的影片中。 但本周,Red Note和Lemon8似乎是主要受益者。Red Note成立於2013年,最初是一個線上購物指南,後來轉型為社群媒體和電子商務平台。該應用程式擁有超過3億用戶,其中充滿了講普通話的用戶發布的遊記、美容教程、動物影片和語言課程。Red Note還有一個線上直播市場,這在亞洲非常常見,但在美國卻很少見。雖然一些新用戶注意到Red Note這個名字似乎暗指毛澤東的《小紅書》,但該公司已否認這兩個名稱之間有任何聯繫。 在本周之前,Red Note的少數美國用戶包括希望進軍中國市場的音樂家,例如John Legend和Mariah Carey。本周,大量TikTok用戶在該應用程式上宣布他們將遷移到Red Note,並鼓勵他們的追隨者加入他們。 29歲的時尚設計師Marcus Robinson創建了一個帳戶,以分享他的二手衣物尋寶歷險記並宣傳他的服裝公司P-13。他之前在TikTok上積累 了21,000名粉絲,並估計他品牌的40%銷售額來自該應用程式。「我以為我會繼續發展壯大,最終可以以此為生,」他說。 Robinson在TikTok上聽說了Red Note,建立了一個帳戶並開始發布內容。在該應用程式上僅僅36小時後,他已經擁有近10,000名粉絲和22,000個讚。他通過ByteDance旗下的AI驅動影片編輯應用程式CapCut提供的翻譯和字幕與說普通話的粉絲互動。「我真心覺得我的品牌發展速度會比在TikTok上快得多,」他說。「他們都在問我要衣服,請我做模特。一切都在快速發展。」 來自南卡羅來納州的32歲木匠Shuler一直通過品牌合作、創作者獎勵計畫和產品佣金從TikTok賺錢。她在Red Note上發布的影片,其中她自稱是TikTok難民並講解如何安裝滑動穀倉門,獲得了10,000個讚。「現在,每個人都非常積極,而且人們都很關心,」她說。其他包含「TikTokrefugee」標籤的影片已被觀看1億次。 Shuler表示,她在Red Note上的發文表現已經優於Meta平台Instagram和Facebook上的發文。「除非你付錢給Meta推廣你的發文,否則他們不會真正向人們展示——所以我看到這兩個平台上的互動參與度大幅下降,」她說。「而且Facebook上只是一群憤怒的人。所以能加入Red Note並知道我的內容受到讚賞,感覺很清爽。」 Shuler說,她甚至在通過該應用程式學習一些普通話短語。她和Robinson都不太擔心與中國應用程式相關的數據隱私問題。「如果你已經從Temu或Shein購買過任何東西,我覺得他們想要什麼數據,可能已經有了,」她說。 Red Note的蜜月期很可能持續時間不長。一些用戶表示擔心Red Note會更快地審查政治、性或LGBTQ相關的內容。Red Note也面臨潛在的禁令:雖然國會的《保護美國免受外國敵對勢力控制應用程式法案》單獨指明TikTok和其他ByteDance應用程式,但它也涵蓋其他「外國敵對勢力控制應用程式」。 「沒有人認為Red Note是一個可行的長期替代品,」一位Reddit用戶週一說道。「這只是一種抗議形式;對美國政府及其億萬富翁主子豎起的中指。」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。

數百萬人湧入印度聖河沐浴,參與全球最大宗教節慶 “`

(SeaPRwire) -   印度普拉亞格拉吉——週二,數以萬計赤裸的印度教苦行僧和數百萬朝聖者在印度北部聖河交匯處進行了冰水沐浴,這是地球上最大宗教集會——大壺節一系列主要沐浴活動中的第一次。 手持三叉戟、劍、矛和小型雙頭鼓,塗滿骨灰的印度教聖人日出時分朝著恆河、亞穆納河和神話中的薩拉斯瓦蒂河在普拉亞格拉吉的交匯處行進和乘坐戰車。這些男子——留著亂蓬蓬的長髮,頭戴金盞花花冠——在前往沐浴地點的大型遊行中,一邊高唱讚美印度教神濕婆的宗教口號,一邊唱歌、擊鼓和吹號。 數百萬印度教朝聖者跟隨他們來到交匯處。 據官員稱,每12年舉行一次的大壺節於週一開始,已有超過1500萬朝聖者在聖河中沐浴。在接下來的六週左右時間裡,預計將有超過4億人參加此次節日,其中許多人將參與精心設計的儀式。 印度教徒相信,在交匯處沐浴可以洗淨他們的罪孽,並使他們擺脫輪迴。 沐浴者中有一位來自南部浦那市的科技專家Venkatesh Ramaling。 Ramaling說:「看到人們跳入如此冰冷的水中,真是令人驚奇。這裡的人們信仰如此堅定,看著他們,我感到很受鼓舞。」「沐浴後,我感覺非常好,充滿了積極能量。」 這個節日的起源可以追溯到一個印度教傳統,該傳統講述了毗濕奴神從惡魔手中奪取了一個裝有不死藥的金色水罐的故事。印度教徒相信,幾滴不死藥落在了普拉亞格拉吉、納西克、烏賈因和哈里瓦爾——這四個大壺節舉辦地——的城市。 大壺節大約每三年在四個朝聖地輪流舉行一次,日期由太陽、月亮和木星的宇宙排列決定。 今年的節日是其中最大、最盛大的。 當局在河岸上建造了一個龐大的帳篷城,以容納參加節日的聖人、朝聖者和遊客。政府為此次活動提供了超過7.65億美元的資金,希望給印度大部分是印度教徒的人民留下深刻印象,並吸引來自世界各地的遊客。 來自紐約的藝術家史蒂芬·巴克(Stephen Barker)在節日現場說道:「這是一場集大成之作,是對如此多精神追求的提煉,因此看到每個人都有一個共同目標,真是令人著迷。」 帳篷城配備了3000個廚房和15萬個廁所。大約5萬名安保人員也駐紮在該城市,以維護治安和人群管理。 週二,數百萬人湧向河岸,有些人頭上扛著衣服、毯子、食物,還有些人拖著帶輪子的包。來自遙遠村莊的整個家庭和群體排著長隊行進,安保人員大聲警告避免踩踏事件,而踩踏事件過去曾多次破壞這個節日。 負責節日安保的資深警官Rajnish Diwedi表示,至少有2700個攝像頭(其中一些由AI驅動)被用於將人群流動和密度信息發送到四個中央控制室,官員可以在那裡迅速部署人員。他說,警方還使用自動化系統來避免踩踏事件。 一群印度教苦行僧在現場設立了廣闊的營地,數萬朝聖者前來聆聽宗教講道和參加祈禱。這些苦行僧——稱為Naga Sadhus——屬於曾經是僱傭軍的宗教團體的一部分,他們通常崇敬印度教的濕婆神。 來自西部朱納加德市(距普拉亞格拉吉約1600公里(1000英里))的Naga Sadhu Sri Digambar Ishwargiri說,在聖水中沐浴是走向救贖的一步。他盤腿坐在帳篷裡的一個小篝火和一個儀式用的三叉戟旁邊,朝聖者前來向他祈福。 Ishwargiri說:「這是救贖的聖地。」他補充說,像他這樣的苦行僧是「印度教的士兵」。 他說:「我們守護我們的信仰。」 每天都在該地點進行沐浴,但在最吉利的日子,印度教苦行僧會在黎明時分衝向聖河。 許多朝聖者也待在整個節日期間,遵守苦行,施捨布施,每天日出時分沐浴。河浴、祈禱、冥想和瑜伽課程以及其他宗教儀式由印度教苦行僧組織,並由公共資金支持。 ___ 美聯社視頻記者Shonal Ganguly和Rishi Lekhi為本報道做出了貢獻。 ___ 美聯社的宗教報道通過美聯社與The Conversation US的合作獲得支持,資金來自Lilly Endowment Inc. 美聯社對此內容負全部責任。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。

Li Ning Becomes Official Sportswear Partner for the Chinese Olympic Committee and Delegation from 2025 to 2028

HONG KONG, Jan 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange announced that Li Ning Company Limited (“Li Ning” or the "Company") has been awarded the rights to serve as the official sportswear partner for China's Olympic delegation. Li Ning will provide sportswear for both the Chinese Olympic Committee and the Chinese Sports Delegation from 2025 to 2028.Li Ning has been a long-term supporter of sports development in China. From 1992 to 2004, the brand proudly served as the official sportswear partner for four consecutive Olympic Games, supporting China’s athletes on the global stage. For more than three decades, Li Ning has also consistently supported various Chinese national sports teams competing internationally.Mr. Li Ning, Founder and Chairman of Li Ning, stated,A “We are truly honoured to once again partner with the Chinese Olympic Committee and the Chinese Sports Delegation after so many years. This partnership reflects the trust and confidence given to us by the General Administration of Sport of China and the Chinese Olympic Committee. We remain committed to our core value of 'serving the public with sportsmanship' while promoting both the spirit of sports and the Olympic spirit. Our goal is to support the development of China's sports industry and inspire more individuals to adopt an active lifestyle, experience the joy of sports, and share in the pride of China's Olympic aspirations through our products and experiences."Looking ahead, Li Ning is committed to delivering exceptional sportswear and efficient support to the Chinese Sports Delegation and athletes pursuing their dreams in leading international sporting competitions. Li Ning firmly believes that "Anything is Possible"! Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

李寧品牌成為2025-2028年中國奧委會及中國體育代表團官方體育服裝合作夥伴

香港, 2025年1月15日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 上海聯合産權交易所正式發佈公告宣佈,李寧有限公司(「李寧」或「公司」),獲得2025-2028年中國體育代表團體育服裝合作企業徵集項目,這標志著李寧品牌將在2025-2028年期間以官方體育服裝合作夥伴的身份服務中國奧委會及中國體育代表團。李寧品牌是中國體育事業發展長期堅定的見證者、參與者和支持者。早在1992年至2004年期間,李寧品牌曾連續四届作為官方體育服裝合作夥伴支持中國體育代表團征戰奧運賽場。成立30餘年來,李寧品牌持續服務多支中國國家運動隊馳騁國際賽場。該公告發佈後,李寧品牌創始人、集團董事長李寧表示:「李寧品牌在時隔多年後再次成為中國奧委會及中國體育代表團的合作夥伴,這是國家體育總局、中國奧委會給予李寧品牌的信任和責任。李寧品牌將繼續秉持『以體育精神服務大衆』的價值觀,弘揚體育精神和奧林匹克精神,服務幷助力中國體育事業的發展,同時,也努力通過李寧運動産品、運動體驗,鼓勵更多人參與運動,體驗運動帶來的樂趣,分享中國奧運夢想的榮耀。」作為一個具有獨特的運動員基因的運動品牌,李寧品牌將以品質卓越的專業運動裝備、優秀高效的服務保障,助力中國體育代表團及中國運動健兒在世界頂級賽事中追逐夢想、成就非凡,相信一切皆有可能! Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.