(SeaPRwire) - 本文是 The D.C. Brief 的一部分,這是 TIME 的政治新聞信。註冊 即可在您的收件匣中收到類似的故事。 身為平民的 Donald Trump 就他重返白宮後會做什麼,做出了許多承諾。總統 Trump 尚未兌現如此多的願望清單,而且在某些情況下,幾乎肯定永遠不會兌現。 他承諾甚至在他上任之前就結束烏克蘭戰爭。 他同樣承諾結束加薩戰爭。 他承諾削減 2 兆美元的聯邦支出。 他承諾要消除所謂的「深層政府」,結束社會安全福利金的稅收,並讓試管嬰兒免費。 失敗。 以上每一項。 至少到目前為止。 有個老套的陳腔濫調是,競選活動是在詩歌中進行的,而政府是在散文中進行的,但 Trump 與現實的衝突比他最近的幾位前任者更加明顯。 由於他的要求與共和黨狹隘的執政多數所面臨的挑戰正面衝突,他的減稅政策在國會大廈的基礎並不穩固。 他的其他競選承諾仍然停滯不前,因為他發現即使是他相當大的欺凌力量也有其局限性。 Trump 的保證清單很長。 以他堅持認為,如果他當選,俄羅斯對烏克蘭的侵略會立即融化為例。「甚至在我到達橢圓形辦公室之前,在我贏得總統大選後不久,我就會解決俄羅斯和烏克蘭之間的可怕戰爭,」Trump 去年 8 月在底特律告訴聽眾。 但 Trump 上個月在接受 TIME 採訪時 他收回了這個大胆的預測:「顯然,人們知道我說這話時,只是在開玩笑,但我也說過這場戰爭將會結束。」 現在的情況已大不相同,因為他對 Vladimir Putin 不願妥協表示沮喪,甚至有些驚訝。 週三,當他飛往卡達進行中東訪問時,Trump 告訴記者,他將 參加本週由莫斯科提議的和平談判,但 Putin 尚未承諾參加; Trump 也沒有承諾參加這次會議。 雖然 Trump 的確值得讚揚在加薩取得的進展——在華盛頓的積極遊說後,最後一位在世的美國人質本週 獲救——但被佔領土仍然一團糟。 夜間空襲 至少造成 50 名平民死亡,聯合國繼續警告說,以色列的行動有可能演變成種族滅絕。 如果在 Trump 從目前的訪問返回華盛頓之前,所有其他人質沒有被釋放,以色列 將夷平並佔領加薩。 雖然在社群媒體上發布全大寫的平衡預算承諾很容易,但要兌現又是另一回事。 儘管透過新的政府效率部門(Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE)積極努力縮減聯邦支出,但 DOGE 實際上並未兌現 Billionaire 總統顧問 Elon Musk 制定的削減成本承諾。 事實上,正如 最近報導的那樣,數千萬美元被取消的聯邦合約後來又恢復了,在某些情況下是因為法律要求。 現在,這些削減的剩餘部分已經遇到了 Trump 議程的現實,該議程可能會 未來十年聯邦帳簿上的赤字增加 5 到 11 兆美元。 這樣的例子不勝枚舉,甚至還沒有考慮到 Trump 試圖執行但仍陷入法院糾紛的許多其他承諾: 出生公民權, 比歷史上任何其他時候都多的移民, 不分青紅皂白地 解僱數萬名聯邦工作人員。 在其他地方,Trump 採取了新的舉措,這些舉措並未出現在他的競選活動賓果遊戲卡上,例如 削減醫療研究經費, 讓逃稅者更容易逃避他們的帳單,並且 削減公共住房券。 所有政治人物都會做出他們坦率地應該知道不可能實現的承諾; 對於 Trump 來說,並不完全清楚他是否知道他的商品清單是虛構的,或者大眾實際上希望他追求哪些。 這就是為什麼評估這份可交付成果清單如此困難的原因。 許多選民對 Trump 誓言要對他的政治敵人進行報復或 赦免 1 月 6 日的暴動者並不感到興奮。 然而,這兩者在技術上都算是兌現了的承諾。 他也駁斥了諸如 禁止跨性別軍人穿著制服和 退出巴黎氣候協議等目標。 其他的,例如 公開關於 John F. Kennedy 總統遇刺事件的檔案,也同樣完成了,但也讓人感到空虛。 隨著 Trump 重新掌權的四個月即將到來,值得從每小時的憤怒機器和在線仇恨庫中退後一步,以正確評估 Trump 實際所做的事情以及他沒有做的事情。 近期白宮的一切都讓人感覺步調飛快,但他的一些最大承諾實際上停在車庫裡,沒有任何變動的跡象。 了解華盛頓的重要事件。 。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。
川普的行政命令能降低處方藥價格嗎? “`
(SeaPRwire) - 美國的處方藥價格長期以來一直超過其他國家,這是一種由監管漏洞、市場力量和遊說壓力共同驅動的現象。現在,唐納·川普總統再次試圖解決這個問題——這次是通過一項行政命令,旨在向製藥公司施壓,自願降低藥品價格。 週一,唐納·川普總統簽署了該命令,指示美國衛生與公共服務部(U.S. Department of Health and Services),在Robert F. Kennedy Jr.的領導下,與製藥公司談判,在30天內降低藥品價格。如果沒有取得“重大進展”,該命令將為政府採取監管行動,打擊製藥商或從國外進口低成本藥品打開了大門。 在簽署命令之前的新聞發布會上,川普稱其為“我國歷史上最重要的行政命令之一”。 川普說:“多年來,我們將首次大幅降低處方藥的成本,並將為美國帶來公平。藥品價格將大幅下降。” 川普一再強調,美國人為處方藥支付的費用遠高於其他國家的人。在美國,品牌藥的平均成本是其他國家的 。川普表示,藥品製造商的全球利潤主要來自市場。然而,川普將責任歸咎於其他國家,認為外國以美國人的利益為代價,從人為的低價中獲益。 在他第一屆政府末期,川普 旨在降低醫生辦公室管理的一些藥品的價格;但此舉被法院命令 。 代表藥品製造商的遊說團體批評了最新的行政命令,而專家表示,其影響將取決於實施細節——其中許多細節仍然不明確。 以下是關於該命令及其對美國藥品價格的潛在影響的資訊。 行政命令實際上可以降低藥品價格嗎? 專家表示,目前尚不清楚該行政命令在降低美國藥品成本方面的效果如何。 加州大學舊金山分校法學院教授、藥品市場專家Robin Feldman說:“它有潛力。問題是,他們如何執行細節?” 賓夕法尼亞大學華頓商學院衛生保健管理系教授Lawton Robert Burns表示,該命令有可能對藥品製造商施加足夠的壓力,以限制藥品價格的增長速度。 但他警告說,公司不太可能降低價格,因為價格通常只在推出學名藥版本時才會下降。 Burns解釋說,但許多專科藥品距離學名藥選擇“還有幾年”。 他說:“沒有人知道這將如何發展”,但如果行政命令可以促使製藥公司“控制其藥品價格的增長速度”,“那本身就意義重大。” 川普在新聞發布會上說,行政命令的目標是“使”藥品價格“均等”。他說:“我們都將支付相同的費用。我們將支付歐洲將要支付的費用。” 但是Burns說,要使美國的藥品價格與其他國家持平或更低將是困難的。 藥品行業如何回應? Biotechnology Innovation Organization總裁兼首席執行官John F. Crowley稱該行政命令為“一項有嚴重缺陷的提案,將摧毀我們國家的中小型生物技術公司。” Crowley在 一份聲明中說:“進口社會化醫療不會使美國人更健康。它只會賦予中國和我們的其他對手權力,並破壞我們的經濟和國家安全。”他補充說,該政策將破壞美國生物技術公司的創新和投資。 行業貿易組織PhRMA總裁兼首席執行官Stephen J. Ubl在另一份聲明中 說,“美國價格較高的真正原因是”“外國沒有支付其應付的份額,以及中間人抬高了美國患者的價格。” Ubl說:“從社會主義國家進口外國價格對美國患者和工人來說將是一筆糟糕的交易。” 哪些藥物可能會受到影響? 根據Feldman和Burns的說法,該行政命令可能會影響公共保險,例如聯邦醫療保險(Medicare)和醫療補助(Medicaid)。 該命令不太可能直接影響私人保險計畫下的藥品,但專家表示,公共保險定價的轉變可能會隨著時間的推移在私人保險市場中產生漣漪。 由於實施細節仍不明確,因此很難確定哪些特定藥物將受到最大的影響。 但是,Feldman指出,GLP-1減肥藥可能會受到影響,因為與歐洲等國家相比,它們在美國 的價格更高。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。
川普斡旋 Qatar 與 Boeing 達成 2000 億美元協議,象徵航空外交新時代
(SeaPRwire) - 總統週三宣布了卡塔爾航空與Boeing之間價值2000億美元的交易,這對陷入困境的美國航空航天巨頭來說是一條生命線,也是定義他總統任期外交手段的有力象徵。 該協議在多哈簽署,包括這家國有的卡塔爾航空公司購買160架Boeing飛機。 “金額超過2000億美元,但就飛機而言是160架。這太棒了,” 川普在簽字儀式上說道,卡塔爾埃米爾謝赫塔米姆·本·哈馬德·阿勒薩尼和Boeing首席執行官凱利·奧特伯格站在他旁邊。 對於Boeing來說,這筆交易是一個罕見的亮點,該公司的命運一直處於自由落體狀態。由於一系列挫折,包括阿拉斯加航空公司737 Max發生的災難性事件,以及導致生產停頓近三個月的大規模機械師罷工,該製造商去年的訂單暴跌了60%。到年底,脆弱的復甦已經開始,但川普的貿易戰威脅要削弱任何收益,因為關稅可能會使美國飛機在國外的成本增加數百萬美元。 對於川普來說,多哈的簽約不僅僅是為了促進美國的製造業。它還 подчеркнула他個人對航空的迷戀——在這個領域,他作為商人、總統和自封的交易撮合者的角色無縫銜接。總統長期以來將自己的Boeing 757稱為“川普部隊一號”,現在他正在考慮一個更加宏偉的空中影響力象徵:卡塔爾提供的一架豪華噴氣式飛機,用作臨時的空軍一號。 川普已經提出了接受一架卡塔爾擁有的747-8噴氣式飛機的想法,該飛機裝飾豪華,以前由一位卡塔爾高級政治家使用,作為老化的總統飛機的臨時替代品。這項提議被川普熱情地辯護為一項節省成本的措施,但在華盛頓引起了爭議,批評人士提出了道德、法律和安全方面的擔憂。 “為什麼我們的軍隊,以及我們的納稅人,在可以從一個想要獎勵我們出色完成工作的國家免費獲得的情況下,被迫支付數億美元,” 川普在Truth Social上發帖說。總統將此提議描述為卡塔爾釋出善意的舉動,但批評人士認為這是外國影響滲透到美國政府的另一個例子。 安全專家警告說,卡塔爾的飛機需要進行廣泛的改裝,以符合美國的軍事標準,包括針對核和導彈威脅的對策。 情報官員警告說,改造外國擁有的噴氣式飛機存在固有風險,這個過程將涉及拆除飛機豪華的內部裝飾,以檢查是否存在間諜設備。NBC News 報導說,這個過程可能耗資超過10億美元,並需要數年才能完成。 律師們還提出了憲法酬金條款的問題,該條款禁止聯邦官員未經國會批准接受外國政府的禮物。 卡塔爾與Boeing的交易是川普為期四天的中東之行中簽署的一系列引人注目的航空協議中的最新一項。就在前一天,沙特阿拉伯的主權財富基金與Boeing簽署了一項價值48億美元的協議,美國商務部長霍華德·盧特尼克證實了一家英國航空公司價值100億美元的訂單,這是政府推動美國出口的更廣泛努力的一部分。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 Apple 集體訴訟案您需要了解的事項——以及如何提出索賠 “`
(SeaPRwire) - Apple 用戶,特別是那些透過 Macbook、iPhone 和 Apple TV 等產品使用 Siri 的用戶,在 Apple 針對語音啟動助理的集體訴訟達成 9500 萬美元的和解後,可能有權提出索賠。 這項和解源於加州居民 Fumiko Lopez 在 2021 年提起的一項訴訟,指控 Apple 透過 Siri 進行「非法且有意的攔截和記錄個人未經同意的機密通訊,以及隨後未經授權披露這些通訊。」 訴訟指出:「Apple 有意、蓄意且知情地侵犯了消費者的隱私權,包括在消費者自己家中的神聖不可侵犯之處,他們對隱私有最大的期望。如果原告和集體成員知道 Apple 在未經同意或授權的情況下攔截、記錄、披露和以其他方式濫用他們的對話,他們就不會購買他們的 Siri 設備,或者會以更低的價格購買。」 在 2019 年,Apple 發布了「」,聲稱他們還沒有「完全達到」「崇高理想」,並誓言要發布改進措施。 Apple 於 2024 年 12 月 31 日同意和解。根據:「Apple 否認訴訟中的所有指控,並否認[他們]做了任何不當或非法的事情。」 該網站還提供了關於誰有資格提出索賠以及他們需要遵守的截止日期的信息。 以下是您需要了解的關於如何提出索賠的信息: 誰有資格提出索賠? 有資格提出索賠的人包括在 2024 年 9 月 17 日至 2024 年 12 月 31 日期間擁有或購買 Siri 設備(包括 iPhone、iPad、Apple Watch、MacBook、iMac、HomePod、iPod touch、Apple TV)的人。他們必須「在美國或其領土內購買或擁有 Siri 設備,並在該設備上啟用了 Siri。」 根據,符合資格的當事人也應該「在機密或私人通訊期間經歷過意外的 Siri 啟動。」 不符合資格的人包括 Apple 員工、法律代表和分配到該案件的司法人員。 如何提出索賠以及截止日期是什麼時候? 索賠人可透過和解網站提出索賠,並且可以提交最多五個 Siri 設備的索賠。提出索賠的截止日期是 2025 年 7 月 2 日。這也是選擇退出付款的截止日期,這將允許客戶保留對 Apple 提出因案件中的索賠而引起的或與之相關的任何其他索賠的權利。 一些有資格提出索賠的人可能已經收到了一張明信片或一封電子郵件(主題行為「Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement」),通知他們有關和解的信息。此類信件可能包含索賠識別碼和確認碼。根據和解網站,人們可以在提出索賠時使用這些代碼,但尚未收到任何信件的符合資格的 Apple 客戶仍然可以提出索賠。 預計何時收到付款? 法院預計將於 2025 年 8 月 1 日舉行最終批准聽證會,但仍可能存在上訴。付款只會在任何上訴得到解決後發放。和解網站將隨時更新客戶關於時間安排和付款時間表的信息。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
馬克·Zuckerberg 希望 AI 解決美國的孤獨危機,但它不會成功
(SeaPRwire) - 在五月初,Mark Zuckerberg針對他如何看待人工智慧轉變社會孤立的潛力發表了評論。在與播客主持人Dwarkesh Patel的訪談中,他指出「美國人平均擁有的朋友少於三個」,並認為答案可能不在於傳統的政策解決方案,例如重新投資社區中心或擴大心理健康支持。「我認為人們會想要一個非常了解他們,並且像他們的feed演算法一樣理解他們的系統,」他繼續說道,設想人工智慧朋友、夥伴和治療師是解決現代人際關係疏遠的良方。 Zuckerberg的處方可能聽起來很極端。但它引發了深刻的哲學問題:擁有朋友意味著什麼?演算法能複製與另一個個體建立有意義的聯繫的複雜而混亂的過程嗎? 這些是我們作為一個社會需要回答的問題。而且要快。 Zuckerberg 說得對,這確實是個嚴重的問題。 孤獨的流行病越來越嚴重。 調查顯示,近年來,某些群體的美國人人際互動減少了。 除了單純的孤獨之外,這種挑戰可以用信任和社會凝聚力的下降來描述——一種歸屬感的缺失。 越來越多的證據表明,而且與焦慮和抑鬱症的顯著增加,以及和對未來的擔憂同時發生。 今天,在對公共機構的信任方面,在七國集團 (G7) 國家中排名最後。 Meta 的創始人也說得對,人工智慧可以滿足一個人的一些即時情感需求。 自 1960 年代以來,當時,一個旨在模仿心理治療師的程式,我們已經知道即使是基本的人工智慧互動也能提供暫時的安慰。 當代研究甚至表明 ChatGPT 的反應在治療環境中,這表明這些人工智慧系統可以提供可訪問的支持,而沒有人類治療師的偏見和局限性。 雖然它們可能有自己的偏見和幻覺,但人工智慧夥伴提供一致性、即時可用性,並且可以根據個人的喜好精確地客製化互動,這是忙碌的朋友或家人無法始終做到的。 儘管如此,維護真正的人類關係的理由不僅僅是一種浪漫的理想或技術懷疑論。 聯繫使我們成為人,儘管 Zuckerberg 充滿熱情,但有明確的證據表明,真正的人類互動無法被機器取代。 楊百翰大學的 Julianne Holt-Lunstad 等研究人員面對面的互動不僅可以減少心理困擾,還可以減少身體健康問題,包括心血管疾病。 加州大學洛杉磯分校的 Marco Iacoboni 神經科學家強調了「」的作用,這是一種僅通過直接的人類互動激活的特殊腦細胞,對於同理心和情感理解至關重要——人工智慧互動無法刺激的能力。 人類關係是複雜且本質上混亂的,它提供了無形的益處,例如通過不適感實現成長,以及通過複雜性實現情感深度。 心理學可以追溯到 50 多年前的研究表明,即使是不愉快的社交互動——包括誤解和分歧——也能培養個人同理心、解決問題的能力和韌性。 克服社會摩擦是社區建設不可或缺的一部分。 將人類連結可以被人工智慧取代的觀念正常化是危險的。 它導致人們不重視對人際關係的投資。 與其進行艱難但必要的對話或努力贏得某人的信任,不如轉而求助於聊天機器人來尋求陪伴。 這樣做,我們就有把自己看得僅僅是機器的風險。 這會腐蝕人的性格以及社區。 我們經常聽到以人為本的解決方案來解決社會聯繫危機——包括對心理健康、青年計畫、社區中心、志願服務、圖書館、公園和優質公共空間的投資——這是有一個簡單的原因的。 它們是有效的。 數十年的研究證實,資金充足、充滿活力的公共空間和以服務為導向的倡議可以顯著減少孤獨感,並增加信任和社會凝聚力。 然而,我們對這些策略的投資仍然不足。 宗教機構的衰落也對削弱社會聯繫產生了重大影響。 從歷史上看,宗教優化了儀式、代際聯繫、社區建設以及探索深刻的存在問題的機會——所有這些都是歸屬感的重要組成部分。 儘管出於可以理解的原因,許多人選擇遠離有組織的宗教,但我們不能拋棄這些結構幾個世紀以來建立的智慧。 隨著宗教參與度的下降,一個重要的答案是創建世俗框架,以類似的方式在人們之間建立共同的意義和共同的目標——這些品質是機器從定義上無法提供的。 將 Zuckerberg 的評論一笑置之很容易,認為這又是一個與現實脫節的科技大亨渴望實現人類自動化的想法。 但僅僅駁斥它們是不夠的。 現在是一個需要明確和堅定人類存在不可替代的價值的時刻。 Zuckerberg 準確地診斷了我們的孤立危機。 但解決方案不會是自動化的。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。
川普加倍堅持接受卡塔爾飛機饋贈的計劃: 「只有傻瓜才會不接受這個」
(SeaPRwire) - 總統 Donald Trump 再次強調了他備受爭議的計畫,即接受卡達贈送的豪華 Boeing 噴射機,聲稱這份「免費」的禮物將為美國節省資金,可以用於「讓美國再次偉大」。 「這架 Boeing 747 是贈送給美國空軍/國防部的,不是給我的!這是我們成功保衛多年的國家卡達的禮物,」他在5月13日星期二晚些時候在他的社交媒體平台 Truth Social 上表示。 他補充說:「只有傻瓜才會拒絕代表我們國家接受這份禮物」,此前他表示,這架價值約 4 億美元的 Boeing 747-8 噴射機將在美國等待其官方飛機準備就緒時,用作「臨時空軍一號」。 Trump 在週二晚上播出的節目中進一步解釋了他的立場。他說他仍在等待他在第一任期內簽署的空軍一號噴射機,他預計還要再等兩年,而卡達表示願意幫助提供一架臨時飛機。他聲稱其他國家的飛機遠優於目前的空軍一號:「我們是美利堅合眾國,我相信我們應該擁有最令人印象深刻的飛機。」「有些人說你不應該接受國家的禮物,我的態度是:『我為什麼不接受禮物?我們正在給予其他所有人,』」Trump 爭辯道。他補充說:「我什麼也沒得到,我可以像其他總統一樣乘坐它」,並表示一旦美國訂購的空軍一號飛機準備就緒,卡達贈送的噴射機將被「退役」。(兩架經過改裝的 Boeing 747 飛機用作空軍一號。) 關於目前正在建設中的預購噴射機,Trump 說:「我們將它塗成紅色、白色和藍色。就像美國國旗一樣。」 Trump 計劃接受這份禮物,引起了民主黨和共和黨在法律和道德方面的擔憂。 表示,他將全面擱置等待參議院確認的司法部提名人,直到白宮提供有關該協議的完整說明。 Schumer 在參議院表示:「這不僅僅是赤裸裸的腐敗,甚至連普丁都會給予雙重關注。」 與此同時,麻薩諸塞州民主黨參議員 Ed Markey 告訴 TIME:「他將把空軍一號變成賄賂一號。國會必須參與這種對我們國家安全的明顯威脅。」 共和黨人,如參議院多數黨領袖 John Thune 和德克薩斯州參議員 Ted Cruz 也對卡達皇室的禮物以及檢查 Boeing 是否有外國監視設備的潛在高昂成本表示擔憂。 著名的保守派聲音也提出了異議。右翼評論員 和 都嚴厲批評了總統的計畫,Shapiro 引用了卡達與哈馬斯官員的關係。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。
Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Launches Menswear in Argentina
West Palm Beach, FL, May 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is proud to announce its launch in the Argentine market alongside its brand partners Incom S.p.a. and Sur Pacifico S.A. This entry further enhances the multi-billion-dollar brand's global presence and expands U.S. Polo Assn.'s reach into another new and exciting market.U.S. Polo Assn.The global sports brand's presence in Argentina will focus on a territory steeped in history, where the sport of polo is not only widely celebrated but also deeply rooted in the local culture. U.S. Polo Assn. will commence with the launch of the men's collection in June 2025, featuring timeless styles such as polo shirts, woven shirts, t-shirts, trousers, jeans, knitwear, and jackets."Partnering with Incom S.p.a. and Sur Pacifico S.A. to bring the U.S. Polo Assn. brand to Argentina for the first time-a country with a profound polo legacy and amazing consumers-is a significant milestone," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages and oversees the multi-billion-dollar global U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "This opportunity has the potential for U.S. Polo Assn. to be one of the most influential sport-inspired brands in the entire marketplace."Sur Pacifico S.A. is an Argentine company founded in 1985. With a solid business and brand background, it has established itself in the textile clothing market, initially focusing on men's and children's apparel and more recently expanding to women's fashion. Since 1992, Sur Pacifico S.A. has been the exclusive licensee of the Mistral brand, a Dutch-origin brand originally linked to water sports, particularly surfing. The company also manages two international brands, Brooksfield and Royal Einfield Apparel."We are thrilled to have found a strategic partner in Argentina, such as Sur Pacifico S.A., who aligns with our values, allowing us to bring the U.S. Polo Assn. brand to a market historically connected to the sport of polo," says Lorenzo Nencini, CEO of Incom. "This unique collaboration will allow us to reach new, passionate consumers and strengthen U.S. Polo Assn.'s authentic connection within the world of sports, creating a perfect synergy between the brand's heritage and the excellence of this discipline in Argentina."ABOUT U.S. POLO ASSN.U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global and digital growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world.For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.ABOUT INCOM S.P.A.Incom S.p.a., founded in Montecatini Terme (PT) in 1951, operates under license as the clothing division of the U.S. Polo Assn. brand and also produces and distributes important clothing brands worldwide. Additionally, Incom S.p.a. is one of the main suppliers of military and paramilitary clothing for the Italian State, providing both uniforms and technical apparel made with the special proprietary patent "Float" for floating garments. Since January 2008, Incom S.p.a. has been producing and distributing men's, women's, children's, underwear, and swimwear clothing under the U.S. Polo Assn. brand in Europe, with consistently growing sales results. For more information, visit www.incomitaly.com.Contact InformationPaola VaraniHUB PRESS OFFICEpaolavarani@hubcomm.netLaura VaraniHUB PRESS OFFICElauravarani@hubcomm.netStacey KovalskyVP, Global PR and Communications, USPA Globalskovalsky@uspagl.com+001.561.790.8036Alesia LanaMarketing & Communications, Incom S.p.a.a.lana@incomitaly.comCamilla DonatiHUB PRESS OFFICEcamilladonati@hubcomm.netSOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
第四屆「國際醫療健康周」凸顯香港醫健創新優勢
香港, 2025年5月15日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由香港貿易發展局 (香港貿發局) 策動的第四屆「國際醫療健康周」將於5月26日至6月15日舉行,當中備受矚目的兩大旗艦活動將同步展開:由香港特別行政區政府及香港貿發局合辦的亞洲醫療健康高峰論壇(ASGH)將於5月26至27日假灣仔香港會議展覽中心舉行;而由香港貿發局主辦、香港醫療及保健器材行業協會協辦的香港國際醫療及保健展(醫療展)將於5月26至28日舉行,致力促進全球醫療健康產業持份者的交流合作,展現香港作為區域醫療樞紐的領先地位。香港貿發局總裁方舜文表示:「香港作為國際醫療創新樞紐,發揮『超級聯繫人』及『超級增值人』角色,積極推動區域合作,引領醫療健康創新,並加速生物醫藥技術新質生產力的發展。與此同時,人口老化及慢性病等公共健康問題日益嚴重,令全球醫療需求持續攀升。面對這些挑戰,業界正積極擁抱創新科技,推動醫療產業升級轉型。為響應這一趨勢,本屆論壇特別增設『銀髮健康專章』,論壇及醫療展亦聚焦樂齡健康議題和樂齡科技,探討相關技術的最新發展及銀髮市場所帶來機遇。香港貿發局將繼續發揮平台作用,積極促進跨界別協作,支援生物科技、數字醫療及智慧康養等領域的產學研對接。我們期待通過亞洲醫療健康高峰論壇及香港國際醫療及保健展,匯聚環球專家、投資者、企業及業界機構,為亞洲健康產業注入新動能,共同開創醫療產業的未來。」全球匯智 共塑醫療未來踏入第五屆,一連兩天的亞洲醫療健康高峰論壇以「全球協作 共創未來」為主題,透過不同環節及ASGH Business Hub展覽專區等豐富內容,展示香港作為亞洲醫療科技樞紐的優勢,為全球醫療健康產業提供一站式交流平台,連結投資者和項目擁有人。大會在公共衞生、醫療技術突破、全球商業合作與投資機會等不同範疇,邀請來自全球醫療衞生領域的政府官員及組織丶科研先驅、投資者及企業領袖分享真知灼見,共同探討醫療產業趨勢與國際間的合作機遇,推動香港、內地以至環球企業在醫健投資及創科領域的深度合作。開幕環節將由香港貿發局主席林建岳博士致歡迎辭,香港特別行政區行政長官李家超致開幕辭,並由中華人民共和國國家衞生健康委員會副主任曹雪濤院士作特別致辭。論壇首天早上舉行的「主題環節I」將討論如何塑造更公平及可持續的醫療體系,由香港特別行政區政府醫務衞生局局長盧寵茂教授作特別致辭,亦會有一眾重量級演講嘉賓共商對策,包括香港科學院創院院長及香港大學教研發展基金主席徐立之教授、香港科技大學校長葉玉如教授、法國大學醫院全國協會主席國際事務特使Frédéric Rimattei、中國醫藥創新促進會副會長吳曉濱博士及世界衞生組織駐華代表Martin Taylor,探討如何透過政策制定與國際協作,推動更公平、包容及具韌性的醫療體系,以應對未來健康挑戰。隨後,主題環節II將探討全球各界如何攜手合作,應對當前經濟及醫療創新環境,並尋找醫健產業的投資與市場機遇。該環節由第一東方投資集團董事長兼首席執行官諸立力主持,嘉賓包括:DEFTA Partners集團主席兼行政總裁原丈人、香港中文大學內科及藥物治療學系裘槎醫學科學教授黃秀娟教授、田邊三菱製藥株式會社代表董事上野裕明博士及IHH Healthcare Berhad 集團行政總裁Prem Kumar Nair醫生。在「與環球醫療衞生專家對談」環節,獲頒生命科學突破獎以及大腦研究獎的英國倫敦大學學院(UCL)皇后廣場神經學研究院神經疾病分子生物學講座教授John Hardy教授,將會分享對阿茲海默症等神經退行性疾病未來研究和治療的展望。論壇首設「銀髮健康專章」探討人口老化的挑戰和機遇全球正面對人口老化的挑戰,今年論壇特設「銀髮健康專章」,聚焦如何應對老齡化社會帶來的挑戰與機遇。第二日早上的「迎接銀髮海嘯:老年醫學與長壽科技的發展」環節,邀請到香港中文大學賽馬會老年學研究所所長胡令芳教授、安老事務委員會主席李國棟醫生、Apollo Health Ventures聯合創辦人暨創投合夥人Alexandra Bause博士、招商高利澤總經理杜立偉、Cedars-Sinai先進老年治療學中心主任James L. Kirkland教授及Quant Biomarkers行政總裁Sanja Tomovska博士,共同探討老年醫學的科研突破及銀髮市場趨勢與投資機會。同日,來自世界各地的企業領袖將以「下一波神經科學創新趨勢」爲題,專注討論神經科學的最新趨勢和尖端創新,包括改善柏金遜及其他疾病症狀的方法。此外,InnoHealth Showcase展區亦會展出多個針對高齡社會需求的創新科技項目,為應對人口老化提供智慧化解決方案。在論壇的其他專題環節,滙豐香港工商金融董事總經理暨商業金融主管區佩君、IHH醫療(北亞洲)區域首席執行官及港怡醫院執行總裁曾慶亷醫生、香港理工大學高等研究院副院長章偉雄教授及富衛集團醫療保健總監薛慧雅醫生將分別就實現「健康中國2030」與醫健產業高質量發展、數據化醫療,以及醫健產業未來協作新模式,分享真知灼見。論壇亦會涵蓋基因及細胞療法前景、女性健康、中西醫藥結合、癌症治療、孤兒藥與罕見病等醫健業界熱門議題。大會也首次與香港科技大學合辦以「創造醫療新未來」為主題的兩場專題環節,聚焦人工智能在醫療領域的潛能和創新科技如何推動醫療新突破,演講嘉賓包括騰訊健康總裁吳文達醫生、倫敦帝國學院醫學院副院長(研究)Graham Cooke教授、香港科技大學助理教授陳浩及朱丹青等。論壇環球投資項目環節連接初創企業與投資者論壇同時設有環球投資項目對接環節,通過線上線下一對一會議,連接全球各地醫療保健領域的資金和項目,促進與會者洽談合作。潛在投資者包括天使投資者、創業投資者、企業風險投資者、私募基金、家族辦公室等;投資項目涵蓋醫藥、醫療器械與診斷、智慧醫療以及社區健康與保健等行業。此外,論壇亦設有ASGH Business Hub展覽專區,展示來自13個國家及地區,超過170個醫健產業相關的創新科技企業,包括來自澳洲、泰國、上海及廈門的展團,而InnoHealth Showcase展區中超過70家企業和項目是由創新科技署連同數碼港及六家本地大學牽頭組織,其中不少為獲獎項目。醫療展匯聚嶄新科技及產品 一站式平台促環球業界合作第16屆香港國際醫療及保健展將於5月26至28日舉行,以「智慧醫健 創新體驗」為主題,吸引來自13個國家及地區約300家展商參展,除了香港、中國內地、台灣、日本、韓國及匈牙利的展團和展商,亦首度有來自以色列、泰國及英國的展團,以及新加坡、德國、意大利和盧森堡的展商參展。醫療展為來自世界各地的研發機構、生產商、公營醫療機構、醫院、診所、經銷商和醫療保健專業人員等業內人士提供了一個理想平台,建立環球商貿聯繫,並了解醫療行業的最新發展趨勢。展覽設有多個展區,包括:生物科技、醫院儀器、復康及長者護理用品、初創專區,和香港醫療及保健器材行業協會專屬展區等。今屆展覽聚焦領先醫療技術、樂齡科技及綠色方案三大範疇,網羅最新醫療健康器械、產品和應用方案,特別是醫學診斷、智慧醫院和數碼健康方案。有展商利用計算機視覺和人工智能分析患面癱、吞嚥障礙等面頸部功能障礙者的數據,從400多種訓練動作中配對最適合患者的復康方案,供治療師參考和微調;亦有展商帶來用於治療認知障礙的醫療級數碼療法,系統利用人工智能評估患者病情,再度身訂造復康訓練項目;另有展商展出創新醫用手持式子宮檢查儀器,透過分析子宮頸組織預防早產。此外,首次參展的香港社會服務聯會將帶來樂齡科技和產品,涵蓋的範疇包括復康及行動輔助、支援認知障礙和智能家居。另分別有展商帶來用回收膠樽製成的進食圍兜,及可生物降解的醫療用托盤。還有多間重量級科研及學術機構參展,包括七家本地大學、香港科技園展團率領的逾30家創科企業,及香港醫療及保健器材行業協會帶來的逾20家醫療企業,展會將積極推動「政、產、學、研、投」協同創新。醫療展期間將舉辦多項活動,助業界掌握市場最新資訊,當中香港醫療及保健器材行業協會協辦的論壇以「大灣區的醫療科技樞紐」為題,邀得業界專家分享生物醫藥創新的知識產權策略、醫療企業的跨境理財方案、跨境健康數據的發展,及在大灣區推廣醫療科技的成功經驗等。「粵港澳大灣區醫療器械監管與協作發展」論壇將匯聚國家藥品監督管理局醫療器械技術審評檢查大灣區分中心、衞生署及業界專家,探討相關領域的最新發展、管理制度和法規。今屆展覽將繼續沿用「EXHIBITION+」(展覽+)模式舉行,實體展將於 5 月 26 至 28 日在香港會議展覽中心舉行,環球展商、業界人士和買家可由5月19日起,透過「商對易」(Click2Match)智能商貿配對平台進行洽商,直至 6月 4 日。除了亞洲醫療健康高峰論壇和香港國際醫療及保健展,「國際醫療健康周」亦包含2025年醫院管理局研討大會等其他精彩活動。亞洲醫療健康高峰論壇日期5月26日至27日(星期一至星期二)時間開幕環節將於5月26日上午10時正舉行地點香港會議展覽中心展覽廳5FG香港國際醫療及保健展日期5月26至28日(星期一至星期三)地點香港會議展覽中心展覽廳3FG圖片下載:https://bit.ly/3F1aoFp亞洲醫療健康高峰論壇去年盛況。亞洲醫療健康高峰論壇邀請到英國倫敦大學學院(UCL)皇后廣場神經學研究院神經疾病分子生物學講座教授John Hardy教授作為主題演講嘉賓。論壇設置ASGH Business Hub展覽專區,展示超過170個醫健產業相關的創新科技企業,當中超過70家企業和項目是由創新科技署、數碼港及六家本地大學牽頭組織,其中不少為獲獎項目。香港國際醫療及保健展今年吸引來自13個國家及地區約300家展商參展,首度有來自新加坡、德國、意大利和盧森堡的展商,及來自泰國、英國和以色列的展團參展。圖為去年醫療展盛況。今屆醫療展設有多個展區,包括:生物科技、醫院儀器、復康及長者護理用品、初創專區,和香港醫療及保健器材行業協會專屬展區等。相關網頁國際醫療健康周:https://internationalhealthcareweek.hktdc.com/tc亞洲醫療健康高峰論壇︰https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/tc論壇議程︰https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/tc/programme論壇講者名單︰https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/tc/speaker香港國際醫療及保健展:https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/tc精選產品及詳情:https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/tc/product活動詳情:https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en/intelligence-hub如欲邀約論壇嘉賓講者進行訪問,請於2025年5月20日或之前,電郵至tleung@yuantung.com.hk ,將有專人聯絡跟進。傳媒查詢新聞界如有查詢,請聯絡圓通財經公關有限公司:宋柳逸電話:(852) 3428 5691電郵:lsong@yuantung.com.hk梁婉彤電話:(852) 3428 2361電郵:tleung@yuantung.com.hk香港貿易發展局傳訊及公共事務部:亞洲醫療健康高峰論壇夏妙婷電話:(852) 2584 4575電郵:sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.org黃家欣電話:(852) 2584 4524電郵:katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org張敏萱電話:(852) 2584 4137電郵:jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org香港國際醫療及保健展石婉婷電話:(852) 2584 4537電郵:kelly.yt.shek@hktdc.org劉茸電話:(852) 2584 4472電郵:clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org香港貿發局新聞中心︰http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tc香港貿易發展局簡介香港貿易發展局(香港貿發局)是於1966年成立的法定機構,負責促進、協助和發展香港貿易。香港貿發局在世界各地設有超過50個辦事處,其中13個設於中國內地,致力推廣本港作為雙向環球投資及商業樞紐。 香港貿發局通過舉辦國際展覽會、會議及商貿考察團,為企業(尤其是中小企)開拓內地和環球市場的機遇。香港貿發局亦通過研究報告和數碼資訊平台,提供最新的市場分析和產品資訊。有關香港貿發局的其他資訊,請瀏覽www.hktdc.com/aboutus/tc。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
International Medical and Healthcare Week Highlights Hong Kong’s Strengths in Medical and Innovation
- The 5th Asia Summit on Global Health launches new Silver Health Chapter, focusing on innovations in anti-ageing and enhancing healthcare for the elderly.- The 16th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair serves as a comprehensive platform to foster global collaborations, attracting some 300 exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge medical technologies, gerontechnology and green solutions.HONG KONG, May 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The fourth International Healthcare Week (IHW), coordinated by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place from 26 May to 15 June. The IHW’s flagship events, the Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and HKTDC, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 26 and 27 May while the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair (Medical Fair), organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA), will run concurrently from 26 to 28 May, highlighting Hong Kong’s position as a leading regional healthcare hub.Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “As a global hub for medical innovation, Hong Kong serves as both a ‘super-connector’ and a ‘super value-adder’, driving regional collaboration to advance healthcare innovation and foster new quality productivity in biopharmaceutical technologies. At the same time, there are pressing global public health challenges, such as an ageing population and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, which are intensifying healthcare demand. To address these challenges, the industry is actively embracing innovative technologies to upgrade and transform the healthcare sector. This year’s ASGH introduces a dedicated Silver Health Chapter, with both ASGH and the Medical Fair highlighting healthy ageing and elderly health innovations. The HKTDC will continue to serve as a platform for cross-sector collaboration supporting industry-academia-research partnership in fields including biotechnology, digital healthcare, and smart elderly wellness. We look forward to bringing together local and global experts, investors, enterprises, and institutions through ASGH and Medical Fair, injecting new vitality into the Asian healthcare industry and shaping the future of the medical sector.”Global expertise shapes the future of healthcareThemed Fostering Global Collaboration for a Shared Future, the 5th ASGH reaffirms Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a leading MedTech hub in the region. Through diverse elements such as the ASGH Business Hub, ASGH connects global healthcare innovators, investors, and project owners on a single platform, acting as a catalyst for potential partnerships. Government officials and organisations, research pioneers, investors, and business leaders from the global healthcare sector will also share insights on industry trends and explore collaboration opportunities among Hong Kong, Mainland China, and global enterprises in healthcare investment and innovation.Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, will deliver welcome remarks, while John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR will give opening remarks, and Prof Cao Xuetao, Vice-Minister of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, will give special remarks on the first day of ASGH.The first session of the ASGH Plenary Sessions will commence on the opening day and focus on building a more equitable and sustainable healthcare system and explore how innovative policymaking and strengthened international collaboration can foster healthcare systems that are both resilient and inclusive to address emerging global health challenges. Prof Lo Chung-mau, HKSAR Government’s Secretary for Health, will deliver the special remarks and will be joined by an esteemed panel of speakers, including Prof Tsui Lap-chee, Chairman of the University of Hong Kong Foundation for Educational Development and Research; Prof Nancy Ip, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Mr Frédéric Rimattei, Special Envoy for International Affairs of the President of French University Hospitals National Association; Dr Wu Xiaobin, Vice President of China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Research Development Association; and Mr Martin Taylor, Representative to China of World Health Organisation.At the second plenary, speakers will examine how global stakeholders can collaborate to navigate the current economic and healthcare innovation landscape while identifying new investment and market opportunities in the health sector. The session will be chaired by Mr Victor Chu, Chairman & CEO of First Eastern Investment Group, featuring Ambassador George Hara, Group Chairman and CEO of DEFTA Partners; Prof Ng Siew-chien, Croucher Professor in Medical Sciences and Associate Dean (Research) of Faculty of Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Dr Hiroaki Ueno, Representative Director of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation and Dr Prem Kumar Nair, Group Chief Executive Officer of IHH Healthcare Berhad.During the Dialogue with Global Pioneer in Health session, Prof John Hardy, Chair of Molecular Biology of Neurological Disease of UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, will share his insights on his groundbreaking work on emerging therapeutic approaches to neurodegenerative diseases. Prof Hardy was awarded the Breakthrough Prize and received the Brain Prize for "groundbreaking research on the basis of Alzheimer's disease”.Inaugural Silver Health Chapter: Navigating ageing's challenges & opportunitiesAmidst the global demographic shift toward ageing populations, this year's ASGH proudly inaugurates a dedicated "Silver Health Chapter" aimed at critically examining the multifaceted challenges and transformative opportunities presented by ageing societies. On the second day, a session titled Surfing the Silver Tsunami: Advancements in Geriatrics and Longevity Technology, will bring together experts including Prof Jean Woo, Director of CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing of the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Dr Donald Li, Chairman of Elderly Commission; Dr Alexandra Bause, Co-Founder & Venture Partner of Apollo Health Ventures; Mr Olivier Dessajan, General Manager of China Merchants Colisée; Prof James L. Kirkland, Director of Center for Advanced Gerotherapeutics of Cedars-Sinai; and Dr Sanja Tomovska, Founder and CEO of Quant Biomarkers. This distinguished assembly will present groundbreaking developments in geroscience, while critically evaluating emerging investment paradigms within the global longevity economy.On the same day, global industry leaders will convene for a dedicated session titled The Next Wave of Innovations in Neuroscience, examining cutting-edge advancements and emerging trends in neurological science, including novel therapeutic approaches for Parkinson's disease and related disorders. Concurrently, the InnoHealth Showcase will feature healthcare investment projects specifically designed to address the needs of ageing populations, presenting data-driven approaches to mitigate the challenges of demographic ageing.During ASGH, Ms Anita Ou, Managing Director and Head of Enterprise Banking of HSBC; Dr Kenneth Tsang, Regional Chief Executive Officer of IHH Healthcare North Asia and Chief Executive Officer of Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong; Prof Zhang Weixiong, Associate Director of Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Dr Sarah Salvilla, Group Chief Health Officer of FWD Group, will share their insights on achieving "Healthy China 2030," the high quality development of the healthcare industry, data-driven healthcare, and new collaborative models for the healthcare sector. ASGH will also address trending topics in the healthcare industry, including the prospects of gene and cell therapies, women's health, the convergence of Chinese and Western medicine, cancer treatment, orphan drugs, and rare diseases.ASGH, in collaboration with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, will host two sessions under the overarching theme “Shaping the Future of Healthcare”. These sessions will focus on the potential of artificial intelligence in the medical field and how innovative technologies can drive breakthroughs in healthcare. Featured speakers include Dr Alex Ng, President of Tencent Healthcare; Prof Graham Cooke, Vice-Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Medicine of Imperial College London; Prof Chen Hao and Prof Bonnie Zhu, Assistant Professors of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.ASGH deal-making bridges investors and project ownersThe ASGH deal-making facilitates one-on-one meetings both online and offline, aiming to connect investors and projects in the healthcare sector from around the world to promote global collaborations. Participating investors represent a diverse range of backgrounds, including angel investors, venture capital, corporate venture capital, private equity, family offices and more. Investment interests span pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics, AI and digital health, and community health and wellness.The ASGH Business Hub features more than 170 innovative technology companies from 13 countries and regions, including dedicated pavilions from the mainland (Shanghai and Xiamen), Australia, and Thailand. The InnoHealth Showcase area highlights more than 70 healthcare start-ups and projects, many of which have received awards, and is led by the Innovation and Technology Commission in collaboration with six local universities and Cyberport.Medical Fair facilitates industry collaborationThemed as the Innovations Boosting Smart Health Experience, the 16th Medical Fair will be held from 26 to 28 May, and welcomes some 300 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions. In addition to pavilions and exhibitors from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Hungary, there are also pavilions from Israel, Thailand, and the United Kingdom participating for the first time, along with debut exhibitors from Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and Singapore..The Medical Fair serves as an excellent platform for professionals worldwide, encompassing research and development institutions, manufacturers, public healthcare organisations, hospitals, clinics, distributors, and healthcare practitioners. This event facilitates the establishment of global business connections and provides valuable insights into the latest trends in the healthcare industry. The exhibition features the HKMHDIA Pavilion, as well as Biotechnology, Hospital Equipment, Rehabilitation and Elderly Care Products, and Startup zones.This year's Medical Fair highlights three major areas: cutting-edge medical technologies, gerontechnology, and green solutions, featuring the latest medical health devices, products, and applications, with a particular emphasis on medical diagnostics, innovations in smart hospitals, and digital health solutions.One exhibitor will showcase a solution that uses advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence to analyse data from patients with facial paralysis and swallowing difficulties. By matching patients with the most suitable rehabilitation programmes from a database of more than 400 training exercises, the solution provides therapists personalised treatment suggestions to refine and adopt. Another exhibitor introduces medical-grade digital therapy solutions for cognitive impairments, leveraging AI to assess patient conditions and deliver customised rehabilitation programs. Further innovations include a handheld medical device for cervical examinations, which analyses cervical tissue to aid in the detection and prevention of preterm births.The Hong Kong Council of Social Service will make its inaugural participation at the Medical Fair, presenting age-friendly technologies and products including rehabilitation and mobility aids, cognitive impairment support systems, and smart home innovations. Additionally, other exhibitors will showcase sustainable products, such as eco-conscious eating bibs crafted from recycled plastic bottles and biodegradable medical trays.The Medical Fair features a strong line-up of leading research and academic institutions, including seven local universities, over 30 innovative technology companies at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) pavilion, and more than 20 medical enterprises brought by the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA). The event will actively promote innovation and collaboration across government, industry, academia, research and investment sectors.Multiple activities will be held during the Medical Fair to help industry professionals expand their knowledge of the latest market information. The HKMHDIA Medical Fair Forum themed “The MedTech Nexus of the Greater Bay Area” features industry experts sharing their insights on topics such as intellectual property protection strategies for biomedical innovation, cross-border financial solutions for medical enterprises, the development of cross-border health data, and successful experiences in promoting medical technology in the Greater Bay Area. “The Latest Development of Regulatory Collaboration on Medical Devices in the Greater Bay Area” seminar will bring together representatives from the Greater Bay Area Center for Medical Device Evaluation and Inspection of the National Medical Products Administration, the Department of Health, and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments, administrative systems, and regulations.Using the HKTDC EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, the physical fair from 26 to 28 May is complemented by the Click2Match smart business matching platform, via which buyers can extend their sourcing journey from 19 May to 4 June.Aside from ASGH and the Medical Fair, IHW also features the Hospital Authority Convention, among many other industry events.Asia Summit on Global HealthDate26-27 May 2025 (Monday to Tuesday)TimeThe Opening Session will begin at 10:00 am on 26 MayVenueHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) Hall 5FGHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare FairDate26-28 May 2025 (Monday to Wednesday)VenueHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) Hall 3FGPhoto download: https://bit.ly/3F1aoFpThe Asia Summit on Global Health held last year was a great successProf John Hardy, Chair of Molecular Biology of Neurological Disease of UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, is one of the featured keynote speakers at the Asia Summit on Global HealthThe ASGH Business Hub features more than 170 innovative technology companies, including more than 70 healthcare start-ups and projects led by the Innovation and Technology Commission, Cyberport, and six local universities, many of which have received awardsThis year’s Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair has attracted some 300 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions. The Medical Fair marks the debut participation of exhibitors from Singapore, Germany, Italy and Luxembourg, as well as debut pavilions from Israel, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. The picture shows the bustling scene from the Fair last yearThis year’s Medical Fair features the HKMHDIA Pavilion, as well as Biotechnology, Hospital Equipment, Rehabilitation and Elderly Care Products, and Startup zonesWebsitesInternational Healthcare Week: https://internationalhealthcareweek.hktdc.com/enAsia Summit On Global Health: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/enProgramme: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/programmeSpeakers: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/speakerHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair:https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/enList of products: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en/productActivity schedule: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en/intelligence-hubMembers of the media interested in interviewing ASGH speakers, please send requests to tleung@yuantung.com.hk on or before 20 May 2025Media enquiriesFor enquiries, please contact Yuan Tung Financial Relations Limited:Louise SongTel: (852) 3428 5691Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany LeungTel: (852) 3428 2361Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Asia Summit on Global HealthSharon HaTel: (852) 2584 4575Email: sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.orgKaty WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgJane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare FairKelly ShekTel: (852) 2584 4537Email: kelly.yt.shek@hktdc.orgClayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgMedia Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Meta Earth Aims to Build a Modular Public Blockchain: ME Network to Power the Next Generation of Decentralized Applications and Global UBI
DUBAI, May 2025 — In a bold move to reshape the digital economy, Meta Earth has unveiled its vision for ME Network, a modular public blockchain infrastructure designed to support scalable Web3 applications and enable a self-sustaining, decentralized global Unconditional Basic Income (UBI) system. As automation and artificial intelligence disrupt traditional labor markets worldwide, Meta Earth offers a blueprint for a more equitable digital future. The founder of Meta Earth, Patrick Oerer, brings over two decades of experience in global finance, having served at UBS and as European Managing Director at Boston-based BMFN. Now, Oerer is applying his financial expertise to blockchain to tackle one of the 21st century’s most pressing challenges: wealth inequality. “Technology should not widen the gap between rich and poor,” he said. “We’re building ME Network to create a decentralized, inclusive economic system where every user can participate and benefit.” Modular Blockchain for a Scalable Future At the heart of Meta Earth’s strategy is ME Network, a next-generation modular blockchain that separates core functions—such as consensus, execution, data availability, and settlement—into independent modules. This design dramatically increases scalability, security, and flexibility, allowing the network to handle high transaction volumes while maintaining low gas fees. Key features of ME Network include: High Throughput: Optimized consensus mechanisms and parallel processing enable high transactions-per-second (TPS), supporting large-scale decentralized applications. Low Gas Fees: Efficient resource allocation reduces the cost of transactions, promoting mass adoption and financial accessibility. Cross-Chain Interoperability: ME Network is compatible with major blockchain ecosystems, ensuring smooth integration and liquidity across platforms. These capabilities make ME Network a robust foundation for real-world Web3 applications across finance, entertainment, commerce, and social networking. Empowering Users Through ME ID and Blockchain-Based UBI A major innovation within Meta Earth’s ecosystem is ME ID, a decentralized digital identity system built using advanced cryptographic technologies such as Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs). Through the ME Pass app, users undergo a one-time KYC process to receive a tamper-proof, privacy-preserving identity. This digital ID unlocks access to Meta Earth’s blockchain-based UBI model, where each verified user receives a permanently staked MEC token. This token, while non-transferable, generates daily yield—a sustainable form of “on-chain permanent basic income” that doesn’t rely on government subsidies or philanthropic funding. The MEC token supply is capped at 20 billion units, with 50% locked permanently and the remaining 50% gradually released via staking rewards, halving annually. Users also earn additional rewards by contributing to the ecosystem, aligning individual participation with network growth. Building a Self-Sustaining Digital Economy Unlike traditional UBI initiatives that face scalability and funding limitations, Meta Earth’s model is designed for long-term viability. By combining a high-performance blockchain infrastructure with a verified identity system and a utility-based token economy, Meta Earth enables a self-reinforcing economic loop: users engage with applications, earn rewards, and reinvest in the ecosystem. This vision extends beyond token distribution. Meta Earth is laying the groundwork for a functional, equitable digital economy where decentralized finance (DeFi), social platforms, e-commerce, and even virtual worlds are interconnected through ME Network. “We are not just building a blockchain—we are creating a fairer future,” said Oerer. “ME Network represents a leap forward in digital infrastructure, but more importantly, it represents a shift in mindset: from centralized control to user empowerment, from extraction to inclusion.” The Road Ahead As Web3 evolves, Meta Earth stands at the frontier of technological and economic transformation. Its modular blockchain infrastructure and decentralized identity system offer a promising pathway to address both technological scalability and global income disparity. Meta Earth’s decentralized UBI initiative is not merely a theoretical concept—it is an operational system with real-world potential. Over the coming months, the team will continue rolling out the ME Network framework, onboarding users, developers, and global partners who share the vision of a borderless, self-sustaining digital economy. For more information about Meta Earth and ME Network, visit: mec.me
Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Launches a New Projection-type Hall Lantern for Overseas Markets
TOKYO, May 15, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation (MEBS, Head Office: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo; President: Iwao Oda) today announced that it has developed of a new projection-type lantern for use in elevator halls for overseas markets, and that this product will be launched on May 20, 2025.Combining industry-first innovation with a simple, minimalist design that emphasizes functionality while blending in with the existing architecture, the new hall lantern will meet a variety of customer needs and contribute to increasing the value of buildings.Main Features1) Featuring a new projection method that realizes more flexible use of architectural space- The new hall lantern adopts a new method of projecting light symbols from a compact body to indicate the direction of elevator travel. This cutting-edge idea enables greater flexibility in the use of architectural space. 2) Designed to Reduce the Construction Burden and Contribute to Sustainability- Compared to conventional wall-embedded hall lanterns, the amount of wall space taken up by the new wall lantern is minimized and the impact on the wall is reduced. In addition, the new hall lantern is 90% lighter than a conventional product, which contributes to sustainability through improved manufacturing and transportation efficiency*2.3) Contributing to increasing the value of buildings with design variations that meet diverse needs- Projector case covers are available in a wide variety of colors, materials, and finishes. Projection signs can also be customized to meet customer needs*3 and harmonize with various architectural styles and interiors.Development BackgroundElevators, which play an important role in the architecture of buildings, are increasingly required to incorporate innovative designs and functions that blend in with the architectural space, in addition to facilitating ease of installation and minimizing their environmental impact. In overseas elevator markets as well, there are diverse needs in terms of flexible optimization of specifications to match the architecture, new user experiences, and reduced installation work, while keeping costs down.To help meet these needs, MEBS has developed a new projection-type hall lantern. As the industry's first elevator direction display that makes use of projection, it delivers a novel and advanced user experience. Moreover, its compact case cover and customizable design ensure compatibility with a wide variety of architectural styles.In addition to being advanced and sophisticated, the lightweight and compact design also saves on installation work. Compared to conventional wall-embedded hall lanterns, it reduces the impact on the building wall by minimizing the need to drill holes, while also shortening the installation time. What’s more, it contributes to a reduced environmental impact by improving manufacturing and transportation efficiency.Product DetailsSales AreasApplicable ModelsSizePriceAll overseas regionsAll elevator models manufactured by MEBSWidth 90 mm / Depth 85 mm / Height 40 mmBy quote *1 *2 According to MEBS’s own research, as of April 2025*3 Customization of the casing cover type and signature characters is available as an option or through special orders.About Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions CorporationMitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation is a consolidated subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation established in April 2022 that conducts a comprehensive range of operations in the building systems business, from development and manufacturing to maintenance and renewal. As a building solutions provider, we support the economic and social infrastructure through one-stop integrated solutions that combine a wide range of building-related products and services, including elevators, escalators, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and building systems, as well as with our extensive experience in building operation and management, and advanced digital technology. From buildings to building complexes and even entire cities, we contribute to enriching human life in buildings and urban spaces by solving a wide variety of issues that are closely linked to people and society, with the ultimate aim of realizing smart cities. For more information, please visit www.mebs.com/ Customer Inquiries Corporate Planning Department, Global Business GroupMitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporationbod.inquiry@rk.MitsubishiElectric.co.jp Media InquiriesCorporate Communication DivisionMitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporationa_mebs_press@meltec.co.jp Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20250515.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Quotient Capital’s Strategic Outlook for 2025
MELBOURNE, May 14, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - With geopolitical tensions, inflation uncertainty, and global capital flows still shifting in response to the Trump administration's renewed sanctions, fixed income continues to emerge as the strategic asset class for long-term investors. Quotient Capital Pty Ltd has released its 2025 mid-year outlook, showcasing how Australian fixed income is delivering security, stability, and consistent real returns in a turbulent global environment.Australian Fixed Income: A Beacon of Stability in Volatile MarketsGlobal markets have been shaken by widespread sanctions introduced by the second Trump administration, prompting turbulence across equities, commodities, and even traditional safe havens. Yet Australia's fixed income market remains a pillar of strength.The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) forecasts inflation to moderate toward the 2-3% target range by late 2025. Coupled with Australia's sound credit environment, strong institutional frameworks, and fiscal stability, this positions the domestic bond market as one of the most attractive globally.Key research insights from Quotient Capital include:Australian private credit grew by 14% year-on-year (2024-2025).Domestic corporate bond issuance surged 22% in Q1 2025.Liquidity across the investment-grade bond market is at its strongest in over a decade."Fixed income is no longer just a defensive allocation - it's a proactive, yield-focused wealth strategy," said Tom McCallister, Senior Fixed Income Advisor at Quotient Capital."In this cycle, investors are demanding capital protection, income certainty, and inflation resilience - and Australian bonds deliver all three."Geopolitical Shifts and Global Capital ReallocationThe global ripple effects of U.S. sanctions have disrupted cross-border capital flows and credit availability across multiple regions - driving a recalibration among asset allocators.Australia is benefitting as a preferred destination for investors seeking:Political neutralityRobust regulatory governanceHigh-grade credit assets"Private wealth, family offices, and institutions are reallocating to Australia with growing conviction," said James Harrington, Senior Fixed Income Advisor at Quotient Capital."We offer a unique mix of economic resilience and institutional-grade product access, which is proving incredibly attractive."Bringing Institutional Access to Private InvestorsQuotient Capital bridges the gap between institutional-grade opportunities and private capital - making it possible for high-net-worth individuals and SMSFs to access premium fixed income products, previously restricted to larger funds.Tailored solutions include:Infrastructure-linked debt instrumentsInflation-linked corporate bond portfoliosPrivate credit notes focused on essential service sectorsAll offerings are underpinned by detailed credit analysis, transparent structuring, and clear maturity horizons. Minimum investments typically start at $50,000 AUD.Strategic Outlook: Where the Smart Capital Is Going in 2025Continued demand for floating-rate notes (FRNs) as inflation hedgesGrowth in infrastructure and essential services-backed bondsRising private investor flows into corporate and hybrid debt marketsSMSFs and family offices driving long-term allocations toward predictable yield strategies"In today's macro climate, fixed income isn't a side allocation anymore - it's the core of the modern portfolio," McCallister adds.About Quotient CapitalQuotient Capital Pty Ltd is a privately-owned wealth advisory firm based in Melbourne, Australia. Specialising in fixed income and private market strategies, the firm empowers sophisticated investors - including SMSFs, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals - with direct access to institutional-grade opportunities backed by deep research, transparency, and personalised advisory.Office Address:Collins Square Tower 5, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3008Phone: +61 3 9111 2441Email: info@quotient-capital.comWebsite: www.quotient-capital.comMedia ContactFor interviews, commentary, or speaker engagements on global fixed income, Australian credit markets, or private debt access:Media Enquiries: pr@quotient-capital.comPhone: +61 3 9111 2441SOURCE: Quotient Capital Pty Ltd Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Southeast Asian stem cell leader Medeze launches voluntary conditional cash partial offer for 10% stake in SGX-listed Cordlife Group Limited
- Offer price of S$0.25 per share is at an attractive premium of 61.3% over the last traded price being 9 May 2025 and the 12-month volume-weighted average price- The Partial offer provides Cordlife shareholders an opportunity to exit at a premium- Medeze views this as a strategic opportunity to invest with long-term intent and explore collaborations with Cordlife including promotion of services together for market expansion, products/services development, diversification of business in the region and cost and operational synergiesSingapore / Bangkok, May 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Thailand-listed Medeze Group Public Company Limited (“Medeze”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Medeze Group”), through its wholly owned subsidiary Medeze Treasury Pte. Ltd. (the “Offeror”), intends to make a voluntary conditional cash partial offer (the “Partial Offer”) to acquire 10.00% of the issued ordinary shares of Cordlife Group Limited (“Cordlife” or the “Offeree”), a Singapore-listed provider of cord blood banking services. The move signals Medeze’s first strategic step into the Singapore market, with the intention of exploring business opportunities with the Offeree to create long-term value and mutual benefit for both parties.Terms of the Partial OfferUnder the terms of the Partial Offer, the Offeror is seeking to acquire 25,630,774 shares, equivalent to 10.00% of Cordlife’s total issued and paid-up ordinary shares (excluding treasury shares) (the “Shares”), at an offer price of S$0.25 per share (the “Offer Price”). This represents an attractive premium of approximately 61.3% to the last traded price of S$0.155 on 9 May 2025, and also the 12-month volume-weighted average price.The Partial Offer will be subject to the minimum acceptance condition of the Offeror having received, by the close of the Partial Offer, valid acceptances and/or tenders in respect of not less than 25,630,774 Shares, representing 10.00% of the total number of Shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the Record Date. The Partial Offer will not become or be capable of being declared unconditional in all respects unless the above condition is satisfied.The Partial Offer represents an attractive opportunity for Cordlife shareholders to realise part or potentially all of their investment. Based on the Offeror’s observation that the Shares of the Offeree has been thinly traded in recent years, the Offer Price reflects a healthy premium over recent trading levels.Rationale of the Partial OfferThe Partial Offer, if successful, will allow the Offeror to increase its direct holdings (including the existing shares held by the Offeror) in the Offeree to approximately 10.68% of the total number of Shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the Record Date. Upon successful completion of the Partial Offer, the Offeror, together with Medeze, will communicate with and endeavour to explore business opportunities with the Offeree to create long-term value and mutual benefit for both parties.The Offeror wishes to demonstrate its commitment to contribute positively to the Offeree as a long-term substantial shareholder. By acquiring a meaningful stake, the Offeror aims to collaborate with existing controlling shareholders and management to drive sustainable value creation for all stakeholders. The Offeror believes in engaging in constructive dialogue and partnership with existing shareholders and management to align on strategic priorities, governance, and operational enhancements that will benefit the Offeree’s long-term success.If a collaboration eventuates, Medeze Group and Cordlife could provide services to each other’s customers which helps to strengthen the market position and network of Medeze Group and Cordlife. As an example and for illustrative purposes only, Medeze Group could (where permissible), offer services like analyzing and storing NK cell and hair follicle banking services to Cordlife’s customers. Cordlife (where permissible) could on the other hand offer its chromosomal and genetic analysis and screening services to Medeze Group’s customers. This collaboration can further support the growth of both Medeze Group and Cordlife at the international level.The Medeze Group recorded total revenue of THB 874.3 million and net profit of THB 338.7 million, representing growth of 23.6% and 41.4% year-on-year respectively. Medeze Group’s asset base more than tripled to over THB 3.4 billion, following its successful listing of the Stock Exchange of Thailand and strategic reinvestment into technology and capacity.About MedezeThe Medeze Group has been in business for more than 14 years and is a leader in the Southeast Asia stem cell storage and services market.Recognised as the Southeast Asia Stem Cell Banking Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024), the Medeze Group has a laboratory that is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) from the United States. The laboratory is equipped with modern equipment and technology in the stem cell banking industry, such as AutoXpress and Quantum Machine.The Medeze Group is founded and headed by the incumbent chief executive officer, Dr. Veerapol Khemarangsan, an experienced Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist, who brings deep clinical and commercial expertise. He continues to be personally involved in stem cell procedures, lending Medeze Group a rare combination of medical and operational leadership. He currently serves as the Director of Training Committee in Bangkok Metropolitan Endoscopic Center (BMEC).For more information of the Medeze Group, please: https://www.medezegroup.com/th/.About CordlifeCordlife was incorporated in Singapore on 2 May 2001 and has been listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) since 29 March 2012. The Offeree is a group company in the business of providing cord blood banking services such as the collection, processing, testing, cryopreservation and storage of umbilical cord blood at birth in countries including Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, Thailand, India and the Philippines.For media queries, please contact:ThailandInvestor RelationsMedeze GroupDID: +66 91 599 9999 (press 2)Email: ir@medezegroup.comSingaporeTevinder SinghAssociateFinancial PRDID: +65 6438 2990Email: tevinder@financialpr.com.sg The directors of the Offeror (including any director who may have delegated detailed supervision of the preparation of this document) have taken all reasonable care to ensure that the facts stated and opinions expressed in this document are fair and accurate and that no material facts have been omitted from this document, and they jointly and severally accept responsibility accordingly.Where any information has been extracted or reproduced from published or otherwise publicly available sources or obtained from the Offeree, the sole responsibility of the directors of the Offeror has been to ensure through reasonable enquiries that such information is accurately extracted from such sources or, as the case may be, reflected or reproduced in this document. 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MHI Starts Operation of New CO2 Capture Pilot Plant at KEPCO’s Himeji No.2 Power Station
-- Promoting Research and Development of CO₂ Capture Technologies to Further Strengthen Competitiveness --- Demonstration of next-generation CO2 capture technologies being developed jointly with ExxonMobil- State-of-the-art R&D facility to meet diverse customer needs in addition to reductions in greenhouse gas emissionsTOKYO, May 14, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has installed a new CO2 capture pilot plant at the Himeji No.2 power plant in Hyogo Prefecture owned by The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO), and today held a ceremony at the site to coincide with the start of operations. The pilot plant was established to conduct research and development for CO2capture technologies using flue gas from gas turbines at the power plants. The plant has a capture capacity of approximately five tons per day, and through demonstration of innovative CO2 capture technologies for the next generation, will strengthen the competitiveness of the carbon dioxide capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) business.MHI has been researching and developing innovative CO2 capture technologies in collaboration with KEPCO since 1990. The operation of this new plant will strengthen that R&D structure, and enable demonstration tests using state-of-the-art equipment. As a result, MHI will be able to respond more precisely to the diverse needs of customers in addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, such as countermeasure for environmental pollutions.In 2022, MHI announced an alliance with U.S. firm ExxonMobil, which enables the companies to offer an end-to-end carbon capture and storage solution.The next-generation CO2 capture technology currently being developed jointly with ExxonMobil will be demonstrated at this pilot plant, accelerating R&D for reducing environmental loads and costs. MHI will also implement the "ΣSynX Supervision" remote monitoring system, one of its ΣSynX (Sigma Synx) digital innovation brands.MHI Group has formally declared its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 (MISSION NET ZERO), and the Company is now working strategically to decarbonize both the energy demand and supply sides. A core element of the Company's "Energy Transition," which targets decarbonization on the energy supply side, is the development of a CCUS value chain integrating diverse sources of carbon emissions with modes for carbon storage and utilization. Going forward, MHI Group will continue to proactively promote its CCUS business worldwide, applying its proprietary CO2 capture technologies, contributing as a solutions provider to reducing greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale, and developing further solutions that contribute to environmental protection.For details on the technology alliance with ExxonMobil, see the following press release: www.mhi.com/news/22113001.htmlAbout MHI Group's CO2 capture technologiesMHI Group has been developing the "KM CDR Process™" (Kansai Mitsubishi Carbon Dioxide Recovery Process) and the "Advanced KM CDR Process™" in collaboration with the Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. since 1990. As of May 2025, the Company has delivered 18 plants adopting these processes. The "Advanced KM CDR Process™" adopts the "KS-21™" solvent, which incorporates technological improvements over the amine-based "KS-1™" and offers superior regeneration efficiency and lower deterioration than the "KS-1™", and it has been verified to provide excellent energy saving performance, reduce operation costs, and result in low amine emissions.For further information on MHI Group's CO2 capture plants: www.mhi.com/products/engineering/co2plants.htmlAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
美中貿易協議對網購族意味著什麼
(SeaPRwire) -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。 隨著美國和中國就貿易協定進行談判,川普降低了對“最低限度”低價值包裹的徵稅,例如來自 Shein 或 Temu 的網上購物。
「我們已經在治癒癌症」:TIME100 健康小組討論如何解決一種「不斷演變」的疾病 “`
(SeaPRwire) - 美國有線電視新聞網 (CNN) 的主播兼資深國家記者莎拉·西德納 (Sara Sidner) 在週二晚上的 TIME100 Health Impact Dinner 上告訴觀眾,她在 2023 年被診斷出罹患第三期乳癌後,接受了 16 輪化療——並且在整個過程中都在工作。全場爆發熱烈的掌聲。 西德納說:「在努力殺死癌細胞的同時,有可能繼續生活。」「我們已經走了很長一段路,我想快速地對在場的各位說:無論您是護士、醫生、醫師、研究人員,還是為我們研發藥物的人——謝謝您。感謝您的研究。感謝您的工作;我們非常、非常需要它。」 與西德納一同登台的還有紀念斯隆凱特琳癌症中心 (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) 的外科科學家兼 Olayan Center for Cancer Vaccines 主任維諾德·巴拉錢德蘭 (Dr. Vinod Balachandran),以及 Novartis 美國部門總裁維克多·布爾托 (Victor Bulto),Novartis 是在紐約市贊助本次活動的公司。三人參加了一個由 TIME 資深健康記者艾麗絲·帕克 (Alice Park) 主持的小組討論,討論了癌症檢測、治療和預防方面的突破性創新——以及仍需進行的研究。 西德納說,她一直沒有打算公開分享她的癌症診斷。但是當她得知自己患有第三期乳癌時,她意識到自己無法向所有人隱瞞。 她回憶說:「你一生都在講述別人的故事——也許這是你需要講述的故事,並且以一種非常誠實、有時令人尷尬的方式講述。告訴人們經歷這段旅程的感受。」 巴拉錢德蘭稱癌症為「我們這個時代最緊迫的健康危機」。根據美國癌症協會 (American Cancer Society) 的數據,在美國,每兩個男性中就有一人,每三個女性中就有一人會在他們的一生中被診斷出罹患癌症。 他說,具有挑戰性的一部分原因是,癌症是「一種智能細胞,會不斷地被編程來進化。」 巴拉錢德蘭說:「從歷史上看,我們一直使用無法隨著不斷進化的癌症而進化的藥物來治療它。」「即使癌症是智能的,我們也沒有用智能藥物來對抗它。我們一直設想開發智能藥物來診斷和治療癌症,但我們還沒有真正實現這個目標。」 不過,巴拉錢德蘭表示,現在他認為醫療保健行業在這方面取得了進展。巴拉錢德蘭說,包括人工智能 (AI) 在內的新技術,以及研究進展——例如了解免疫系統如何識別癌症——可以幫助醫療服務提供者更早地診斷出癌症,並更有效地治療癌症。巴拉錢德蘭使用 AI 創造了個人化疫苗,研究表明,這些疫苗可以增強患者的免疫系統,以幫助治療胰臟癌。胰臟癌是美國致死率第三高的癌症。 布爾托表示,當務之急是繼續在藥物方面取得進展,同時也要了解患者的體驗。 布爾托說:「一方面,我們在科學方面有很多工作要做,但同時,我們對科學了解越多,我們就越認識到……我們必須在如何將這些藥物帶給患者方面,變得與藥物本身一樣出色或具有創新性。」「我們花了很多時間試圖了解患者的生活體驗、患者的感受體驗。」 他說,無論開發出什麼癌症治療創新,確保將其分發給所有需要的患者至關重要——無論他們是住在紐約市還是農村社區。 在癌症領域取得進展的同時,川普政府領導下的癌症登月計劃 (Cancer Moonshot program) 的資金也減少了。儘管如此,巴拉錢德蘭表示他「樂觀」。 他說:「我們已經取得了如此大的進展,因此當結果確實具有變革性,並且真正引領了癌症護理的下一個時代時,很難阻止這種程度的進展。」「如果它們有效,你怎麼能不支持它呢?因為癌症是影響我們所有人的事情。」 為了結束討論,帕克問小組成員:我們能治癒癌症嗎? 巴拉錢德蘭立即回答:是的。 他說:「我們已經在治癒癌症了。」「問題是:我們能治癒多少癌症,我們能多麼有效地治癒癌症,我們能多麼簡單地用更少的副作用或更少的藥物來治癒癌症,以及為誰治癒,以及為更多人治癒?」 他繼續說:「癌症護理的下一次革命實際上是關於擴大更多患者的治療途徑,擴大更多副作用更少的治療方法。」 西德納和布爾托表示他們同意巴拉錢德蘭的觀點,但西德納補充說,至關重要的是確保癌症得到公平的治療。她指出,黑人女性死於乳癌的可能性高於白人女性。 她說:「那裡有些問題。」「因此,為誰治癒癌症是一個需要解決的重大問題。」 The TIME100 Impact Dinner: Leaders Shaping the Future of Health was sponsored by Novartis and FIGS.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。
民主黨利用川普的卡達飛機交易來激勵選民
` tags: ```xml (SeaPRwire) - 川普總統接受卡達政府價值四億美元豪華飛機的計畫,在國會民主黨人間引發軒然大波,他們不僅將此提案視為潛在的違憲行為,更希望藉此集結力量,突破那些不滿的選民。 參議院少數黨領袖舒默(Chuck Schumer)正在帶頭衝鋒,他於週二宣布,他將全面擱置所有等待參議院確認的司法部提名人,直到白宮提供該協議的完整說明,並且司法部長龐蒂(Pam Bondi)在國會作證。「這不僅是赤裸裸的腐敗,」舒默在參議院發言時表示,「這甚至是連普丁都會感到震驚的事情。」 舒默提出了一系列問題和要求,要求川普政府在解除對提名人的擱置之前做出回應,主要集中在總統接受一架客製化的 Boeing 747-8 噴射機作為空軍一號使用,然後將飛機轉移到他的總統圖書館的國家安全影響:「川普總統告訴美國人民,這是一架『免費的飛機』。 這是否意味著卡達人正在交付一架已準備就緒的飛機,並且所有安全措施都已內建? 如果是這樣,是誰安裝了這些安全措施,我們又如何知道它們已正確安裝?」舒默問道。 幾個月來,民主黨一直在尋找一個明確、具有號召力的議題,以擺脫 2024 年選舉的失利。 許多人現在認為,與川普的驅逐出境或大規模政府削減相比,這件事可能就是他們所尋找的。 麻薩諸塞州民主黨參議員馬基(Ed Markey)告訴《時代》雜誌:「他將把空軍一號變成賄賂一號。國會必須介入如此明顯的國家安全威脅。」 這些國家安全擔憂似乎部分源於對卡達當前和過去效忠對象的質疑。 多年來,卡達政府每月向加薩走廊運送資金,這有助於支持哈馬斯政府。 2017 年,川普公開指責卡達資助恐怖主義,並支持沙烏地阿拉伯領導的對該國的封鎖。 民主黨押注,厭倦了川普挑釁但又不確定他不能越過哪條紅線的選民,會將這筆飛機交易視為個人致富和損害國家利益的一個明顯例子。 上個月,Trump Organization 完成了一項在卡達建造豪華高爾夫度假村的協議,其中包括川普品牌的別墅和一家沙烏地阿拉伯公司建造的球場,這是川普重返總統職位以來的首個此類外國合資企業。 紐約州民主黨眾議員托雷斯(Ritchie Torres)稱卡達的提議是「外國政府有史以來給予總統的最有價值的禮物」,並將此安排描述為「飛行的詐騙」。 托雷斯在給聯邦道德和監督官員的一封信中,呼籲立即進行道德審查和政策改革,以防止外國禮物被現任或前任總統轉化為私人資產。 托雷斯寫道:「最殘酷的諷刺是,空軍一號將與哈馬斯有一些共同點:由卡達支付。」 眾議院司法委員會資深民主黨議員拉斯金(Jamie Raskin)在 1 月 6 日國會大廈遇襲後領導了對川普的第二次彈劾案。他計劃提出一項決議,呼籲川普前往國會,請求批准接受這架價值 4 億美元的飛機。拉斯金計劃引用美國憲法第一條第 9 款,該條款規定,未經國會同意,聯邦政府中的任何人不得在任職期間接受任何酬金。 甚至一些共和黨人也對川普接受卡達提議的計畫表示了疑慮。 德克薩斯州參議員克魯茲(Ted Cruz)質疑間諜風險,西維吉尼亞州參議員卡皮托(Shelley Moore Capito)表示她會「檢查是否有竊聽器」。 前聯合國大使海莉(Nikki Haley)在社交媒體上明確表示,「接受其他國家的禮物絕不是一個好習慣。」 但其他人則堅稱,這個故事在華盛頓以外地區沒有引起共鳴。 阿拉巴馬州共和黨參議員圖伯維爾(Tommy Tuberville)週二晚間在參議院發言時表示:「致我的民主黨同僚:與其浪費時間反對川普總統的每一次呼吸,不如走出華盛頓特區,與美國人民建立聯繫。我可以向你保證,他們根本不在乎飛機。他們關心的是他們在這個經濟中的生活,以及過去四年中被摧毀,而川普總統正試圖重建的一切。」 民主黨知道,在川普的支持者經常將批評視為黨派噪音的政治格局中,僅靠憤怒可能不足以改變公眾輿論。 但卡達飛機爭議——融合了憲法問題、奢華裝飾和國際陰謀——可能提供了一個獨特而有力的象徵,表明民主黨認為這是對美國規範的持續攻擊。 喬治亞州民主黨參議員奧索夫(Jon Ossoff)告訴《時代》雜誌:「美國總統不得接受外國王子贈送的飛行宮殿。 顯然,他應該而且不能接受這份禮物。」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。 ```
如果妳被診斷出卵巢囊腫,該怎麼辦? “`
(SeaPRwire) - 卵巢囊腫,是指在卵巢內或卵巢上形成的小的充滿液體的囊,非常常見且通常無害。 事實上,耶魯醫學院的婦產科醫生Mary Jane Minkin醫學博士解釋說:「排卵過程——使卵子成熟並釋放它——基本上至少會產生一個小囊腫,當卵子釋放時,囊腫會破裂,然後這些囊腫就會自行消失。」這些通常被稱為「功能性囊腫」,它們通常會自行消失。 其他類型的卵巢囊腫包括出血性囊腫(會出血並引起疼痛)、皮樣囊腫(可能含有皮膚細胞和皮脂腺)和(由於子宮內膜異位症而形成的,充滿深色、濃稠血液)。卵巢囊腫也可能發生在多囊卵巢綜合症 (PCOS) 中,但並非總是如此。 以下是關於卵巢囊腫需要了解的事項。 卵巢囊腫如何影響女性 大多數卵巢囊腫的大小如葡萄或櫻桃,不會引起症狀。但快速生長的囊腫會在髖骨附近的骨盆中引起疼痛,並產生持續的壓力感。 UT Health—University of Texas Medical School at Houston的婦產科醫生Kelli V. Burroughs醫學博士說:「這種不適可能是間歇性的或持續性的,並且可能感覺尖銳或遲鈍。」 相比之下,Minkin 說,囊腫破裂或爆裂會引起劇烈的骨盆疼痛,有時還會伴有輕微出血。「隨著腹腔內壁吸收液體,疼痛會有所減輕。」 此外,如果囊腫變大,卵巢可能會扭轉到支撐組織上,這種併發症稱為卵巢扭轉,Case Western University School of Medicine的婦產科醫生Michael B. Baldonieri醫學博士說。「這可能會導致持續不斷的、嚴重的下骨盆疼痛,以及噁心和嘔吐。」這被認為是一種醫療緊急情況,因為扭轉會切斷卵巢的血液供應,如果不及時進行手術解開扭轉,可能會導致卵巢死亡。 大多數卵巢囊腫的治療方法 UCLA 婦產科助理臨床教授 Daniel Ginn 醫學博士說,通過陰道超聲檢查卵巢囊腫的外觀以及它如何影響女性有助於確定如何治療它。如果它看起來像是小袋或氣球中的液體集合,並且如果女性只有很少或沒有症狀,醫生可能會建議「觀察等待」——監測症狀並每六到八週重複一次盆腔超聲檢查,以查看囊腫的大小是否發生變化。 Burroughs 說,在超聲檢查期間,臨床醫生將評估腫塊的大小和結構、其位置以及任何其他顯著特徵,「所有這些都有助於區分良性和潛在的惡性生長。」 患有卵巢囊腫的女性經常擔心它們可能是卵巢癌的徵兆。雖然有可能,但並不常見。如果卵巢上的腫塊既有固體成分又有液體,則可能是卵巢癌的徵兆。 Minkin 說:「超聲檢查通常可以很好地了解囊腫是否有一些固體成分。」 但是,如果囊腫明顯充滿液體且隨著時間的推移沒有變化,即使在老年婦女中,患癌症的風險也很低。 2024 年一期American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology上的一項研究發現,在 50 歲及以上在超聲檢查中檢測到穩定的卵巢囊腫的女性中,在 3.5 年的隨訪期內,卵巢癌的風險為 0.27%。 另一方面,Ginn 說,「變大的囊腫令人擔憂」。而且,「如果通過囊腫有異常的血流或在囊腫的外圍有指狀突起,那更令人擔憂。」在這些情況下,醫生可能會下令進行血液檢查以測量癌抗原 125(簡稱 CA 125),這是一種通常在某人患有卵巢癌時會升高的蛋白質,以及其他腫瘤標誌物。 如果囊腫的外觀引起關注——特別是如果女性的 CA 125 水平升高——她可能會被轉診給婦科腫瘤學家進行專門的評估和治療。 如果卵巢囊腫沒有引起症狀或只有輕微症狀,則可能不需要治療,只需隨著時間的推移進行監測即可。 Ginn 說:「三分之二的卵巢囊腫會自行消失。」 如何感覺更好 Baldonieri 說,對於引起疼痛的卵巢囊腫,可以使用對乙酰氨基酚、布洛芬或其他非甾體抗炎藥 (NSAID) 等藥物來幫助緩解。也可以在疼痛部位敷上熱敷或冰敷——無論哪種感覺更好。 Ginn 說,如果囊腫足夠大或引起嚴重不適,可以通過腹腔鏡手術將其移除,腹腔鏡手術是通過腹部的小切口進行的。「卵巢保護始終是優先事項,因此您可以保持您的荷爾蒙,這對於心臟健康、骨骼健康和認知非常重要。」 對於經常出現大而疼痛的囊腫的女性,Ginn 說,「我們試圖抑制排卵,這就是卵巢囊腫首先出現的原因。」這通常通過口服避孕藥(或其激素等效物)來完成,這有助於防止新囊腫的形成。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。
一個詞毀掉友誼 “`
(SeaPRwire) - 當 Shari Leid 還是一名準備上大學的青少年時,她自豪地為她的 Mazda 323 hatchback 選擇了一個虛榮牌照,那是她最常用的詞之一的縮寫:“無所謂”。 現在,幾十年後,她對用如此隨意的輕蔑語氣結束對話是多麼的輕率有了不同的看法。 她發現,這是一個甚至可以打破最強大關係的詞——為了維持健康的關係,她不得不學會抑制自己。 「無所謂」的問題 Leid 說,「無所謂」是一個「爭吵的詞」,她是一位友誼專家,也是書籍的作者——而且這是一個不成熟的詞。 「人們會停下來注意到它,」她說。 「它很直接,而且有某種感覺是具有貶低意味的。」 用「無所謂」來打發對話會立即升級對話中的緊張氣氛,無論你是在和朋友、家人還是不接受你退貨的客戶服務人員交談。 它不僅是帶有消極攻擊性,而且還表現出冷漠或缺乏尊重。 此外,它沒有為持續的討論留下任何空間。 Leid 指出:「『無所謂』是一種非常容易的逃避方式——它不會延續對話。 「這幾乎就像你說『閉嘴』。 你要如何進行那樣的對話?」 也許這就是為什麼接受這種說法的人經常報告身體反應:Leid 說,他們可能會退縮,彷彿他們被摑了一巴掌,隨著緊張氣氛加劇,他們意識到他們的朋友可以接受以粗魯、尖酸刻薄的方式對待他們。 Leid 說:「說這種話非常自私。」 你表示你「不在乎他們的感受。 它切斷了某人。 這是一種等級制度。 這是一種說,『繼續發表你的意見,但這無關緊要』的方式。」 可以說什麼代替 最近在與男友發生爭執時,Leid 突然產生了一種衝動,想要脫口而出「無所謂」。 她抑制了這種衝動,而是告訴他:「我現在無法和你談論這件事。」 無論你處於什麼樣的情況,你也可以為自己爭取時間。 例如,「我需要一點時間」在你非常激動,否則可能會說出讓你後悔的事情時,效果很好。 她說:「即使他們煽動了爭吵,如此輕蔑的事情的持久影響可能不是你想在激動時說的話。」 Leid 說,在回應朋友或伴侶之前先停頓一下是一種後天習得的反應,而且並不總是那麼容易。 透過練習,你將能夠更冷靜、更少輕蔑地回應。 「我們越是練習這種反應——尤其是在有人當面冒犯我們或說出我們不喜歡的事情時——我們就會做得越好,」她說。 「我們能夠更堅強地回來,並對我們所說的話感到自信。」 你也可能不是唯一需要暫停的人:你的對話夥伴也可以從分開的時間中受益。 「它可以讓你重新掌控,」Leid 說。 現在她已經 50 多歲了,她很清楚如果她碰巧訂購一個新的虛榮牌照,上面會寫什麼:「呼吸」。 想知道在棘手的社交場合該說些什麼嗎?電子郵件 本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
梅南德斯兄弟會被釋放嗎?解析他們獲得自由的法律途徑
(SeaPRwire) - 在 Lyle 和 Erik Menendez 因在比佛利山莊豪宅謀殺父母而被判刑近三十年後,兄弟倆的案件再次受到關注,他們可能正逐漸接近自由。 本週,他們將以視訊方式在洛杉磯法院出庭,他們的律師將爭取重新量刑,這可能會為假釋打開大門,這標誌著美國最臭名昭著的刑事案件之一的關鍵時刻。 去年十月,當時的洛杉磯縣地方檢察官 George Gascón 宣布他對此案“保持開放態度”,重新量刑的可能性由此出現。 在接下來的幾個月裡,兄弟倆的家人發起了一項名為“,”的運動,敦促官員重新考慮 1990 年代判處的終身監禁不得假釋的刑期。Gascón 隨後建議將他們的刑期減至 50 年至終身監禁,根據加州法律,這將使他們有資格獲得假釋。 重新量刑的努力只是目前為確保兄弟倆獲釋而採取的幾種法律途徑之一。 以下是 Eric 和 Kyle(現年分別 54 歲和 57 歲)可用的途徑。 重新量刑途徑 本週二和週三對於這條釋放途徑至關重要,Menendez 兄弟將尋求洛杉磯縣高等法院法官 Michael Jesic 決定是否繼續執行前地方檢察官 Gascón 的建議。 聽證會已被推遲數月,原因是地方檢察官 Nathan Hochman 的到來使情況變得複雜,他對此案的看法與他的前任截然不同。 今年 4 月,Hochman 採取行動撤回 Gascón 的建議,理由是他 對自己的罪行承擔了全部責任。法官 Jesic 隨後駁回了這一動議,為本週的聽證會舉行鋪平了道路。 兄弟倆的長期辯護律師 Mark Geragos 表示,他將傳喚至少七名家庭成員作證。目前尚不清楚兄弟倆是否會發言。 由於兄弟倆犯罪時都未滿 26 歲,如果他們被重新判刑,根據加州法律,他們將立即有資格獲得假釋。 赦免 除了法庭訴訟外,加州州長 Gavin Newsom 還收到了一份單獨的赦免請求。 Newsom 已安排 6 月 13 日舉行假釋委員會聽證會,以評估這兩兄弟是否對公眾構成威脅。 根據州法律, 如果囚犯不再被認為是“對社會構成不合理危險的風險”,則可以准予 。 在他的 podcast 中,Newsom 解釋說,聽證會將包括各種公共安全專家和法醫心理學家的意見。 Newsom 說:“這裡不能保證結果。”“我的辦公室始終如一地進行了數十次此類赦免審查,但此過程僅僅提供了更高的透明度,我認為這在這種情況下很重要,並且在我做出任何赦免決定之前進行了更多的盡職調查。” 人身保護令 最後也是最不可能的途徑是兄弟倆的律師在 2023 年提交的“人身保護令”請願書,該請願書尋求基於他們所說的新發現的證據進行新的審判。 新證據的核心是 Erik Menendez 在 17 歲時寫給表兄弟的一封信,描述了 他父親 Jose Menendez 對他的性虐待——這些說法構成了兄弟倆在 1996 年審判期間辯護的關鍵。 他們的法律團隊還引用了前男子樂隊 Menudo 的成員 Roy Rossello 在 2023 年提出的指控,他聲稱自己遭到 Jose Menendez 的強姦。 要成功,請願書必須滿足 :證據必須是新的、可信的、可採納的,並且在審判時無法發現。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。














