Technology service provider Kinetix (08606) announced its fiscal year 2024 performance, with total revenue growing by 8.5% year-on-year to HK$335 million, gross profit margin rising to 19.8%, marking its first recovery in growth post-pandemic. It has been revealed that the deployment of artificial intelligence technology and breakthroughs in the new energy vehicle business will serve as the company’s dual engines for future growth. According to the financial report, the company’s core business, information technology infrastructure solutions, made a significant contribution, with related revenue increasing by HK$38.9 million, driving overall gross profit growth by 12% year-on-year to HK$66.5 million. It is noted that the continuous growth of demand for digital transformation by enterprises, coupled with strict cost control, has helped restore profitability to an upward trajectory. As for the strategic layout in 2025, Kinetix (08606) is actively positioning itself in the field of artificial intelligence. The company plans to enhance the intelligence level of its products and services by developing technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing and computer vision through its professional service team. Kinetix (08606) also aims to continuously optimize business operations, strengthen supply chain management and improve customer experience to maintain a competitive edge in the innovation sector. Notably, the company’s new energy vehicle business has also made substantial progress. Despite fierce market competition in 2024, which slowed down its expansion, with the rebound in market demand and increased government support policies, Kinetix (08606) has secured a strategic business partner and is actively advancing the deployment of solutions such as consulting services, supply chain integration, and technology development. The company is also focusing on mergers and acquisition in this sector to further expand the development of its new energy vehicle business. This will effectively tap into the policy benefits of the Hong Kong SAR government's "Electric Vehicle Popularization Roadmap", opening up new opportunities in smart transportation services. At the same time, it is important to note that the strategic partner, with its mature production lines and compliance certification system in Europe, can significantly reduce tariff barrier risks through production capacity synergies. This will provide a pathway for Chinese automobile manufacturers to build a supply chain that meets EU carbon footprint standards, accelerating the large-scale penetration of new energy products in the European market.
日清食品公佈2025年首季度業績
香港, 2025年5月13日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品有限公司(「日清食品」或「公司」,連同其附屬公司統稱「集團」;股份代號:1475)今日公布截至2025年3月31日止三個月(「報告期」)之未經審核第一季度財務業績。報告期內,集團錄得收入1,071.9百萬港元,較2024年同期的963.0百萬港元增加11.3%。毛利按年上升8.5%至376.1百萬港元,主要受銷量增長所帶動,毛利率達35.1%。公司擁有人應佔溢利錄得110.0百萬港元,按年下降6.7%;經調整EBITDA則按年增長9.2%,至201.5百萬港元。來自香港及其他地區業務的收入增加15.2%,此乃因各地區麵類業務的穩健表現,以及韓國和澳洲的非麵類業務恢復增長和併入所致。中國內地業務收入增加9.1%,主要由於集團努力拓展內陸地區的銷售以及中國內地保持上升勢頭所致。日清食品執行董事、董事長兼首席執行官安藤清隆先生表示:「集團的增長勢頭從2024年下半年持續至今年首季,各地區的營運表現平穩,核心麵類業務及中國內地的銷售表現尤為強勁。此外,集團致力擴張海外市場,提升了集團業務的適應力和韌性,增強了集團的競爭優勢,並持續為客戶及股東創造價值。」有關日清食品有限公司日清食品有限公司(「日清食品」,連同其附屬公司統稱「集團」;股份代號:1475)為一間在中國内地及香港知名的食品公司,主要專營優質即食麵市場,旗下眾多品牌不僅知名度高,且廣受顧客喜愛。集團於1984年正式於香港設立營業據點並為香港最大的即食麵公司。集團主要生產及銷售兩個核心企業品牌「日清」及「公仔」,以及多元化的家庭食品品牌組合,出品具標誌性和優質的即食麵、優質冷凍食品(包括冷凍點心及冷凍麵條)並銷售和分銷其他食品及飲料產品(包括蒸煮袋裝產品、零食、礦泉水、醬料及蔬菜產品)。集團五個旗艦品牌「合味道」、「出前一丁」、「公仔麵」、「公仔點心」及「福」在香港亦是其各自食品類別中最受歡迎的選擇。中國内地市場方面,集團以創新技術推出「ECO杯」概念,銷售活動主要集中在中國内地的一線及二線城市。此外,日清食品在其他地區開展業務,包括越南、台灣、韓國及澳洲市場。日清食品被納入5項恒生指數,包括恒生綜合指數、恒生綜合小型股指數、恒生綜合行業指數-必需性消費、恒生港股通消費行業指數和恒生港股通必需性消費指數。日清食品現可通過滬港通及深港通下港股通進行交易。詳情請瀏覽www.nissingroup.com.hk。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
Adyen and JCB launch Card-on-File Tokenization to Enhance Payment Security
TOKYO, May 13, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Adyen, the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies, and JCB Co., Ltd., announced the rollout of JCB's card-on-file (COF) tokenization service (hereinafter “COF tokenization”), aimed at enhancing the security of credit card transactions for e-commerce merchants. Adyen is the first to offer and implement JCB’s new technology both domestically and globally. The introduction of COF tokenization will further enhance the security of online payments, providing JCB’s cardholders and merchants with even greater peace of mind and safety.The rise of cashless payments and e-commerce transactions has led to an increase in credit card fraud in Japan, with over 90%* of the total damage from such incidents tied to payment card data theft. In response, JCB has introduced its COF tokenization.COF refers to payment details such as card numbers and expiration dates which are stored by merchants with cardholders' consent. JCB’s COF tokenization service replaces the JCB-branded COF data with an anonymized secure number (hereinafter “network token”). Sensitive card information is tokenized and not stored in the merchant's database, thereby reducing the risk of data breaches, and the network token is used to identify the customer for secure payment.In addition to reducing the risk of data breaches, tokenization offers increased convenience to customers. The COF token mechanism ensures that the token is always associated with the latest card information. This eliminates the need for the customer to update their card information, facilitating a smooth payment process and improving the transaction authorization rates.Tac Watanabe, Executive Officer and Head of Brand Infrastructure Headquarters at JCB, said: “E-commerce transactions are growing rapidly, and alongside this growth, fraudulent transactions due to card information breaches are also increasing. In response to this trend, it is important to reduce the risk associated with data breaches through COF tokenization and improve our customers' payment experience by keeping card information up to date. We are pleased to take the first step in this area through our collaboration with Adyen, a pioneer in the COF solution. Moving forward, we plan to actively implement COF tokens globally.”Roelant Prins, Chief Commercial Officer at Adyen, said: "We are delighted to announce our collaboration with JCB in launching their COF token services both in Japan and globally, further enhancing the security and convenience for JCB cardholders and keeping pace with the projected growth of the e-commerce industry. We are committed to making tokenization technology available across various payment platforms, including mobile payments, to significantly enhance security for customers and increase authorization rates."*Source: Japan Consumer Credit Association (JCA)https://www.j-credit.or.jp/information/statistics/download/toukei_03_g.pdfAbout AdyenAdyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Meta, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft. The cooperation with JCB Co., Ltd. as described in this update underlines Adyen’s continuous expansion of supported payment methods over the years.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 56 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 169 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/Contact InformationJCB (Head Office in Japan)Anna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsEmail: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jpAllison and Partners K.K. (Adyen Japan’s PR agency)E-mail: adyenjapanpr@allisonworldwide.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Euro Manganese Announces Appointment of Ms. Martina Blahova as Permanent President & Chief Executive Officer
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 12, 2025) - Euro Manganese Inc. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (OTC Pink: EUMNF) (FSE: E060) (the "Company" or "Euro Manganese") is pleased to announce that it has appointed Ms. Martina Blahova as permanent President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") effective May 12, 2025 and will appoint Ms. Blahova to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Ms. Blahova's appointment to the Board will not take effect until she has obtained a director identification number from the Australian Business Registry Services.Ms. Blahova was appointed as Interim CEO in November 2024. After assessing Ms. Blahova's considerable contributions as Interim CEO and her depth of experience at Euro Manganese and at other companies, the Board determined that she is the best-qualified individual to continue to advance the Company's strategy and execute on the development of the Chvaletice Manganese Project (the "Project").Martina Blahova, President and CEO of Euro Manganese commented, "I am honoured to be appointed CEO during this transformative period for both Euro Manganese and the European battery materials industry. In recent months, we've secured critical government designations, made significant progress on measures to strengthen our financial position, and validated the Project's strategic relevance to Europe's decarbonization goals. I am incredibly proud of our team's achievements and excited to build long-term value for our stakeholders as we advance our vision of providing a resilient, local, and sustainable supply of high-purity manganese." Mr. Rick Anthon, Chairman of the Board, added, "Martina has been instrumental in advancing Euro Manganese's mission to become Europe's leading producer of high-purity manganese. As Interim CEO, she demonstrated a clear vision, deep strategic insight, and steady leadership, which are qualities that have helped position the Chvaletice Manganese Project at the heart of Europe's clean energy transition. Following a robust period of progress under her guidance, the Board is pleased to confirm her appointment as CEO and looks forward to working with her as we move to the next phase of growth."Since joining Euro Manganese in 2018, Ms. Blahova has held various senior leadership roles including Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO, helping guide the company through significant project development milestones and operational transformation. As CEO, she will continue to focus on advancing the Company's long-term growth strategy, delivering value to shareholders, and fostering a culture of excellence.About Martina BlahovaMs. Blahova has served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company since January 2020, and Interim CEO since November 2024. She has extensive financial and leadership experience gained from working in Canada, the Czech Republic, and in the UK. Her full bio is available here.About Euro Manganese Euro Manganese is a battery materials company focused on becoming a leading producer of high-purity manganese for the electric vehicle industry. The Company is advancing development of the Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic and an early-stage opportunity to produce battery-grade manganese products in Bécancour, Québec.The Chvaletice Project is a unique waste-to-value recycling and remediation opportunity involving reprocessing old tailings from a decommissioned mine. It is also the only sizable resource of manganese in the European Union, strategically positioning the Company to provide battery supply chains with critical raw materials to support the global shift to a circular, low-carbon economy.Euro Manganese is dual listed on the TSX-V and the ASX.Authorized for release by the Chairman of Euro Manganese Inc.Neither TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) or the ASX accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Enquiries LodeRock AdvisorsNeil WeberInvestor and Media Relations - North America+1 (647) 222-0574 neil.weber@loderockadvisors.comJane Morgan Management Jane Morgan Investor and Media Relations - Australia +61 (0) 405 555 618 jm@janemorganmanagement.com.auCompany Address: #709 -700 West Pender St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 1G8Website: www.mn25.caFollow us on: LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTubeClick Here to Subscribe to our mailing list for updatesForward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, its Chvaletice Project, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "forecast", "predict" and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements. Forward-Looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and, even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company.Forward-Looking statements include statements regarding director appointment process and any expected outcome and ability to navigate current market conditions. All forward-looking statements are made based on the Company's current beliefs including various assumptions made by the Company, including that the Chvaletice Project will be developed and operate as planned, the Company will obtain sufficient financing, and that the Company will be able to meet the conditions of its secured financing. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: insufficient working capital; inability to meet the conditions of its secured financing, risks due to granting security, lack of availability of financing for developing and advancing the Chvaletice Project; the potential for unknown or unexpected events to cause contractual conditions to not be satisfied; developments in EV (Electric Vehicles) battery markets and chemistries; risks related to fluctuations in currency exchange rates; and regulation and changes in laws by various governmental agencies. For a further discussion of risks relevant to the Company, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form for the year ended September 30, 2024, available on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Subject to applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this news release.Appendix ASummary of Material Contract Terms for Incoming Chief Executive OfficerIn accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.16.4, the following are the material terms of the employment agreement with Ms. Martina Blahova for the role of Chief Executive Officer of Euro Manganese Inc. ("EMN"), which was entered into effective May 12, 2025.The key remuneration and contract terms related to Ms. Blahova's employment agreement are set out below:Effective Date:May 12, 2025Term:Permanent CEOFixed Annual Remuneration (FAR):CAD$450,000 per annum, to be taken as cash. Incentives: Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP):Ms. Blahova is eligible for a short term incentive plan of up to 75% of her FAR based on the achievement of certain corporate and individual performance targets, payable as a cash bonus. Board has discretion to amend STIP performance targets and payment schedule upon certain events and/or transactions, including in the event of change in control. Annual awards under STIP are subject to Ms. Blahova's individual performance (achievements and conduct) and EMN and Ms. Blahova achieving Board-approved targets.Service BonusMs. Blahova will be entitled to receive a service bonus equal to 12 months of her FAR payable upon the occurrence of a change in control of the Company and/or its subsidiary as a retention bonus. This payment is not connected with any actual or potential termination of Ms. Blahova's Employment Agreement. A change of control for this purpose includes 40% change in ownership or voting power of the Company and/or its subsidiary.Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP):The form of Ms. Blahova's participation in EMN's LTIP is by way of Stock Option Plan and Board approval. Stock options granted to Ms. Blahova can range from 0% - 100% of the target LTIP opportunity, based upon the achievement of corporate and individual performance targets. Ms. Blahova's annual performance is measured against corporate and individual performance objectives, the weighting of each being dependent upon her role in the organization and relative influence over corporate performance objectives. Any future stock option grants to Ms. Blahova are expected to have an expiry of 10 years, and the vesting schedule will be 1/3 of the stock option grant will immediately, 1/3 will vest on the first anniversary of the date of the grant, and 1/3 will vest on the second anniversary of the date of the grant, all subject to the Board's discretionTermination Provisions: Resignation by Ms. BlahovaMs. Blahova may terminate her employment at any time by giving EMN not less than six weeks' written notice. Termination by EMN with NoticeThe Company may terminate Ms. Blahova's employment at any time with 12 months severance. Additionally, upon a termination without cause, all unvested stock options shall vest. Termination by EMN Without NoticeUpon the Company's termination of Ms. Blahova's employment for cause, Ms. Blahova shall not be entitled to reasonable written notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice of termination, or any other compensation or damages for severance. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/251597 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing fights back for double points finish
TOKYO, May 12, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing battled back strongly to earn a double points finish from an incident-packed and exciting 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the third round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).The reigning World Champions fought valiantly to recover from a disappointing qualifying and score valuable points after an intense team effort featuring determined driving and smart strategy in the final race before next month’s Le Mans 24 Hours, which it aims to win for a sixth time.Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa finished in a hard-fought fourth place in their #8 GR010 HYBRID after choosing an aggressive fuel strategy, while Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries were seventh in their #7 GR010 HYBRID.Cheered on by a weekend crowd of 98,874, including employees from the team’s Cologne base and colleagues from Toyota Motor Europe, an epic battle began on a warm and sunny afternoon. The team’s difficult qualifying meant Brendon started 15th and Mike 16th, but both GR010 HYBRIDs fought hard from the green light to gain positions.An exciting opening stint set the tone for the race, with wheel-to-wheel racing throughout the 18-strong Hypercar field. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing started its fightback and precise, aggressive driving helped both GR010 HYBRIDs move closer to the top 10, although Mike’s progress was hindered by a front-right puncture after 23 minutes.A virtual safety car late in the second hour allowed Mike to make his next pit stop while losing less time than a stop in green flag conditions, lifting the #7 into the top 10. At the next pit stops, midway through the third hour, Kamui took over the car in eighth while Ryo took the wheel of the 11th-placed #8.In a thrilling duel, Kamui fought past the #5 Porsche for seventh but had to cede the place after drifting off track. He repeated the move successfully just a lap later, before a safety car at half distance gave a further opportunity to gain positions. When the field pitted together, a faster stop – thanks to changing only two tyres – allowed Kamui to leapfrog several rivals and sit third at the restart.When racing resumed, Kamui was under intense pressure from the Ferraris. A locked brake into the Bus Stop chicane saw the #7 run wide and, with all cars running so close together, dropped down to seventh.Yet another safety car late in the fourth hour prompted both cars to pit for a driver change. Nyck took over the #7 in fourth, while Sébastien strapped into the ninth-placed #8. In the process, Sébastien equalled the record for participating in the most WEC races, 89 since his debut at Le Mans 2012.Entering the final two hours, differing fuel strategies emerged. The #8 car opted for a bold plan by cutting short its penultimate stint to move out of traffic and allow Sébastien to set faster lap times. As rivals made their regular stops, Sébastien even moved into the lead until his final fuel stop, with 45 minutes remaining.The #8 crept back up the order as the other Hypercars made their last stops. As the clock ticked down, Sébastien progressed to fourth while Nyck also gained positions and crossed the line in seventh for a result which maintains the team’s 100% points-scoring start to the season.The next round is the highlight of the endurance racing season, the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 14-15 June, when TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will challenge for its sixth victory at La Sarthe.Kamui Kobayashi (Team Principal and driver, car #7):“I think fourth and seventh was pretty much the best we could do. Obviously, we split the strategies with the two cars which meant we dropped a position on car #7, but car #8 did an amazing job to finish fourth. All the team, car crews and drivers did a fantastic job this week, so I want to thank them for this big effort. Now it’s time for the big race at Le Mans, so let’s work together to find the performance we need. We are looking forward to challenge to win Le Mans again.”Mike Conway (Driver, car #7):“This race was changing all the time, with lots of incidents. We had the puncture in my stint which forced us to change strategy, then we got a bit lucky with the virtual safety soon after. At the end, car #8 went for an alternative fuel strategy and it worked, so well done to them. Together we scored some decent World Championship points. We didn’t have the pace of the front runners, but the result was better than expected, even if we are always aiming for more.”Nyck de Vries (Driver, car #7):“A tough race event for us a team, nevertheless I think we did well to bring the cars home in fourth and seventh. I am very sure this was the maximum we could achieve considering the performance we had this week. It was a big challenge, but we fought very hard, did our best and took our opportunities. As a team, we maximised the package we had this weekend.”Sébastien Buemi (Driver, car #8):“I am happy with this result considering everything. We did a great job to offset our fuel strategy and make up positions. Everyone in the team performed to the maximum so I don’t think we could do any more. We had good reliability, clever strategy and made no mistakes despite the traffic. So, I think it was a great race performance, even if we really wanted to finish higher.”Brendon Hartley (Driver, car #8):“It was an action-packed race. We started more or less from the back of the grid with both cars, and we didn’t have the pace of our competitors, but we had amazing teamwork. With a good strategy, we kept our belief and at some point, we thought maybe a podium was possible. But honestly, fourth was absolutely the best we could realistically achieve. We never dreamt of that after qualifying. We just put the perfect race together between mechanics, engineers and drivers. Although we are impatient to spray podium champagne soon, it was great to collect these points.”Ryo Hirakawa (Driver, car #8):“It was a tough race, but I am happy with the result. As expected, there were plenty of incidents but we kept it clean and stayed patient. It was not easy at times, but we did our best with strategy and made the right decisions. It was great to see how hard the team worked all week here, and their big effort in the race despite our difficult qualifying. The next race is Le Mans, and I think we are in good shape so let’s keep pushing.”6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps1st #51 Ferrari AF Corse (Pier Guidi/Calado/Giovinazzi) 150 laps2nd #50 Ferrari AF Corse (Fuoco/Molina/Nielsen) +4.229secs3rd #36 Alpine Endurance Team (Gounon/Makowiecki/Schumacher) +5.148secs4th #8 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing +32.760secs5th #12 Cadillac Team JOTA (Lynn/Nato/Stevens) +35.966secs6th #38 Cadillac Team JOTA (Bamber/Bourdais/Button) +45.357secs7th #7 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing +46.022secs Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
哪種減肥藥效果最好?
(SeaPRwire) - 隨著越來越多的醫生和患者轉向最新的減肥藥物,研究人員正試圖找出哪種藥物適合哪位患者,以及在他們的減肥旅程中,何時是最佳時機。 做出這些決定的關鍵在於藥物的有效性,以及人們在服用這些藥物時可能會出現哪些副作用。 一項發表在《New England Journal of Medicine》上並在歐洲肥胖症大會上發表的 提供了一些答案。研究人員報告了一項頭對頭試驗,比較了 Novo Nordisk 生產的 Wegovy (semaglutide) 和 Eil Lilly 生產的 Zepbound (tirzepatide)。這些 是由 Eli Lilly 於 12 月發布的,該公司資助了這項研究。目前的報告包括更多關於這兩種藥物如何影響腰圍和其他指標,以及它們的副作用的詳細資訊。 在 751 名隨機分配接受每週注射最高劑量的 Wegovy 或最高劑量的 Zepbound,為期一年三個月的人中,服用 Zepbound 的人比服用 Wegovy 的人減掉了更多的初始體重——20.2%——而服用 Wegovy 的人則減掉了 13.7%。Zepbound 組的腰圍減少了約 18.4 厘米,而服用 Wegovy 的人的腰圍減少了 13.0 厘米。 這些藥物有相似的副作用,主要與胃腸道症狀有關,包括噁心、便秘、腹瀉和嘔吐。然而,服用 Zepbound 的人比服用 Wegovy 的人報告了更多的注射部位反應。這些反應往往隨著每週額外的注射而減少。 “這裡的想法是,我們以前沒有選擇——或者我們有非常糟糕的選擇——現在我們有了越來越好的療法,而且它們是不同的,” Lilly 心臟代謝健康業務全球醫療事務高級副總裁兼該研究的共同作者 Leonard Glass 博士說。 雖然這些藥物的主要目標是減肥,但它不是評估和開具這些藥物的唯一標準。Glass 指出,肥胖是一種複雜的疾病,肥胖者通常還有其他與心臟、腎臟和肝臟相關的健康問題。“這不僅僅是體重問題,”他說。 Novo Nordisk 的美國首席醫療負責人 Jason Brett 博士同意,體重並不是醫生和患者在評估這兩種藥物時應考慮的唯一結果。他指出,Wegovy——與其競爭對手不同——已獲得美國食品和藥物管理局的批准,可降低有心臟病史的超重或肥胖者罹患心臟病、中風和心臟病的風險。“當我想到是什麼讓 semaglutide 和 Wegovy 獨特時,那就是它背後的數據的廣度和深度,”他說。“我們談論的不僅僅是單純的減肥,還有其他一些健康結果。” Zepbound 不包括心臟病適應症,但研究表明,Zepbound 和 Wegovy 都可以 改善某些患有這種疾病的患者的症狀。研究還表明,這些藥物可以降低肝臟和腎臟症狀的風險。Zepbound 也被批准用於降低肥胖者罹患阻塞性睡眠呼吸暫停的風險。 目前的研究結果應有助於醫生更好地了解哪種藥物可能適合哪位患者。兩家公司正在進行的額外研究——包括那些追蹤已達到減肥目標的人的研究——也應提供更多關於這些藥物如何幫助人們維持健康體重的數據。Lilly 和 Novo Nordisk 也計劃很快推出其注射藥物的口服版本。Novo Nordisk 表示,它已於 5 月請求 FDA 批准其口服 semaglutide,Lilly 預計將在幾個月內獲得其最終試驗的結果;如果結果是積極的,它計劃在此之後儘快申請批准。這些藥物的口服版本可以接觸到更多可能從中受益的人,並且這些藥丸也可以被視為維持治療的一部分,具體取決於他們的個人需求。“目前,[這些決定] 是基於醫生的經驗,有時不一定基於最好的證據,”Glass 說。“我們正在努力提供這些證據,以便醫生和患者可以更好地做出這些決定。”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。
為何特朗普與沙烏地阿拉伯走近?
(SeaPRwire) - 週二,美國總統Donald Trump將以訪問沙烏地阿拉伯作為第二任期的開端,突顯了與利雅德的關係仍然是Trump的首要任務。(他還將。)雖然希望沙烏地阿拉伯與以色列關係正常化的外交突破將不得不等待——至少要等到加薩戰爭結束——但大量的將允許Trump和王儲Mohammed bin Salman(又稱MBS)在會面後宣稱外交勝利。 沙烏地阿拉伯對美國安全保障的需求,不如Trump第一個任期時那麼迫切。伊朗仍然是沙烏地阿拉伯的主要區域競爭對手,但在以色列打擊其盟友哈馬斯和以及德黑蘭結盟的敘利亞強人Bashar al-Assad之後,現在。Trump也不太可能獲得參議院三分之二多數的支持,以達成正式的防禦條約。 但即使沒有以色列這塊外交拼圖,Trump也打算提供更高層次的國防合作,包括公開承諾在伊朗或其剩餘盟友攻擊沙烏地阿拉伯時保衛該國。這個名單可能不再包括胡塞武裝。5月6日,Trump宣布與葉門叛軍達成令人意外的停火協議,結束美國的空襲,以換取胡塞武裝停止襲擊紅海航運。該協議由阿曼促成,讓Trump宣稱取得勝利,減少了在他訪問前對沙烏地阿拉伯石油基礎設施的直接威脅。 沙烏地阿拉伯也在尋求獲得尖端的美國技術,例如用於其擴張的科技和人工智慧領域的先進半導體——這是它落後於鄰國阿拉伯聯合大公國的領域。為了確保獲得這些技術,華盛頓將堅持要求利雅德限制與中國的高層科技合作。 兩位領導人可能會宣布一項。沙烏地阿拉伯希望擁有濃縮鈾的能力,以便用於民用能源開發和潛在的軍事用途。美國談判代表一直在推動限制其開發自身燃料循環的能力,並由國際原子能總署進行嚴格的檢查。可能會達成一項妥協方案,允許在美國的監督下進行有限的濃縮。他們還將簽署價值數千億美元的。就在Trump就職典禮後的幾天,王儲就在美國。他可能會在本月提供更多細節。 Trump和MBS還將討論伊朗和葉門,這兩者仍然是利雅德嚴重的安全隱憂。王儲需要保護他雄心勃勃的「2030願景」改革和發展計畫,使其免受胡塞武裝和伊朗伊斯蘭革命衛隊的威脅。如果沒有與華盛頓達成正式的防禦協定,維持目前與德黑蘭的解凍關係尤其重要——特別是如果來自以色列或Trump政府的壓力,引發伊朗報復美國的區域夥伴。 為了避免成為目標,沙烏地阿拉伯政府於4月派遣國防部長Prince Khalid bin Salman訪問伊朗——這是兩國數十年來最高層級的訪問。利雅德也表示願意就德黑蘭核計畫的未來和可能的制裁減免,調解美國與伊朗之間的談判。 雖然美國與胡塞武裝的停火協議降低了緊張局勢,但它仍然很脆弱。任何再次升級——例如,由引起的——仍可能引發對沙烏地阿拉伯石油基礎設施或美國在該國基地的報復。 由於所有這些原因,美國總統和沙烏地阿拉伯王儲在Trump的中東之行中,將會面帶微笑、做出慷慨的承諾。但該地區的現實——在加薩、伊朗和葉門附近的水域——都帶有他們決心避免的風險。 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。
美國與中國同意暫停關稅,貿易戰大幅倒退
(SeaPRwire) - 美國和中國同意在為期 90 天的初步期限內大幅降低彼此的關稅,這是世界兩大經濟體之間貿易戰的一個重大突破。 美國財政部長 Scott Bessent 表示,自 5 月 14 日星期三生效,兩國將在該初步期限內將彼此的關稅降低 115%。 這實際上意味著美國對中國出口商品的關稅將降至 30%,而中國對美國商品的關稅將降至 10%。 較高的美國稅率是因為 2 月和 3 月實施的關稅仍然有效,總統 Donald Trump 表示這是為了應對芬太尼的流入。 Bessent 表示,雙方在馬拉松式的會談中表現出「極大的尊重」,最終促成了這次突破,並且「沒有一方希望脫鉤」。 中國商務部發言人表示,北京希望美國「繼續與中國朝著同一個方向前進,徹底糾正單邊提高關稅的錯誤做法,並不斷加強互利合作」。 貿易戰已導致,而美國自 2022 年以來。 由於關稅暫停的消息,市場週一飆升。 香港恆生指數在亞洲下午交易時段,而美國股票期貨。 在白宮發布的一份聲明中,美國和中國都表示,他們已同意在未來幾天繼續進行討論。 聲明稱:「雙方可以就相關經濟和貿易問題進行工作層面的磋商。」 Bessent 將代表美國,國務院副總理何立峰將代表中國參加這些未來的會議。 這 90 天的暫停是美國與其他國家之間持續貿易戰中迄今為止最顯著的降低。 經濟與商業研究中心 (Center for Economics and Business Research) 的高級經濟學家 Charlier Cornes 告訴 TIME,週一的暫停「強化了美國仍然願意談判關稅安排的觀點」,但他警告說,關稅仍然高於之前的水平。 一周後,4 月 9 日,Trump 宣布了。 隨後,兩國發起了針鋒相對的徵稅,導致美國對中國商品徵收了前所未有的 145% 的關稅,而中國的互惠稅率為 125%。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。
最後生還者第二季第 5 集殘酷結局解析
(SeaPRwire) - 警告:這篇文章包含《The Last of Us》第二季第 5 集的劇透。 自從喬爾 () 在《The Last of Us》第二季第二集中被 () 後,艾莉 () 明顯表示她決心為他的死尋求報仇。但在過去的幾集中,這方面沒有太大的進展。 鑑於艾莉和迪娜 (Isabela Merced) 必須前往西雅圖,在避開 和 的同時,了解城市的布局,並確定艾比的團隊究竟在哪裡,顯然需要一些時間才能開始行動。但是,艾莉在第 4 集中對迪娜懷孕的消息做出的積極反應——與她在《The Last of Us Part II》電玩遊戲中明顯的不悅有所不同——可能讓一些觀眾覺得,對於當時的情況而言,她的表現有點太過於樂天了。 不過,在第 5 集中,充滿復仇心的艾莉終於再次抬頭。在一個引入孢子概念的冷開場之後——孢子是由受感染者在其生命週期的最後階段釋放到空氣中的微粒,可以傳播給任何吸入它們的人——在結束的幾分鐘裡,艾莉終於追捕到了艾比團隊的一名成員,諾拉 (Tati Gabrielle)。 這個序列的播放方式與遊戲中的方式非常相似,艾莉在 Lakehill Hospital 追蹤到諾拉,並發起了一場對質,諾拉嘲笑了喬爾,然後設法逃到地下室,讓艾莉失去了她幾分鐘。然而,正如我們從本集一開始就知道的那樣,醫院的地下室裡充滿了孢子,這意味著諾拉幾乎在她下去的那一刻就完蛋了。另一方面,艾莉能夠利用她的免疫力來跟蹤諾拉,並再次要求她透露艾比在哪裡。正是在這個時候,諾拉意識到艾莉就是喬爾為了拯救而殺死了所有火螢(包括艾比的父親)的那個免疫女孩。 儘管她過去對喬爾的選擇感到不安,但艾莉很快澄清說,她不再關心喬爾做了什麼或沒做什麼。然後,當諾拉繼續拒絕透露艾比的所在地時,她開始用一根金屬管野蠻地毆打諾拉。在揮了幾次之後,這一集切入到最後一個閃回,顯示喬爾在他們都快樂的時候在傑克遜的房間裡叫醒了艾莉,似乎讓我們看到了艾莉是如何選擇記住喬爾的。 就像在劇中一樣,遊戲也在我們看到艾莉真正殺死她之前結束了諾拉的場景。然而,後來我們得知,艾莉折磨了她,以至於她實際上透露了艾比的下落。我們還了解到,艾莉並沒有感到勝利或滿足,而是對自己所做的事情感到非常震驚,並最終因自己的行為而受到深深的創傷。雖然艾莉以前出於必要而殺人,但這是她第一次無情地折磨一個無法自衛的人。 這對艾莉來說是一個決定性的時刻,因為它讓她陷入了一個由暴力、內疚和羞恥組成的惡性循環。它也說明了這個故事關於復仇的徒勞和破壞性的總體信息。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。
哈瑪斯表示,被關押在加薩的最後一位美國人質伊丹·亞歷山大將作為停火協議的一部分被釋放
` tags. (SeaPRwire) - 加薩走廊代爾巴拉赫—哈馬斯表示,作為建立停火、重新開放進入以色列封鎖地區的過境點以及恢復運送援助物資的努力的一部分,最後一位在加薩的在世美國人質 Edan Alexander 將會被釋放。 哈馬斯週日晚間的聲明並未說明釋放將在何時發生。此聲明發布前不久,美國總統 Donald Trump 將於本週訪問中東。Trump 並未計劃訪問以色列。 Alexander 是一位在美國長大的以色列裔美國士兵。在 2023 年 10 月 7 日由哈馬斯領導的襲擊中,他從基地被綁架,該襲擊點燃了加薩戰爭。 以色列總理 Benjamin Netanyahu 的辦公室沒有立即做出回應。Netanyahu 政府對美國今年稍早與哈馬斯的直接會談感到憤怒。 哈馬斯在加薩的領導人 Khalil al-Hayyah 表示,該組織在過去幾天一直與美國政府保持聯繫。 Al-Hayyah 在一份聲明中表示,哈馬斯已準備好「立即開始密集談判」,以達成一項長期休戰的最終協議,其中包括結束戰爭、交換巴勒斯坦囚犯和加薩人質,以及將加薩的權力移交給一個獨立的技術官僚機構。 Alexander 的父母沒有立即回覆置評請求。 Trump 和他的特使 Steve Witkoff 在過去幾個月中經常提到 Alexander 的名字,他現在 21 歲。 Witkoff 預計將在未來幾個小時內訪問以色列。 「每次他們說 Edan 的名字,就好像他們沒有忘記。他們沒有忘記他是美國人,而且他們正在努力,」Edan 的母親 Yael Alexander 在二月份告訴美聯社。 哈馬斯在 11 月感恩節週末期間發布了一段 Alexander 的影片,他的母親說,那是他最喜歡的節日。這段影片很難看,因為他哭了並懇求幫助,但看到他還活著的最新跡象令人感到欣慰,她說。 Edan Alexander 是紐澤西州 Tenafly 的人,他的父母和兩個年幼的弟妹仍住在那裡。他在高中畢業後於 2022 年搬到以色列並加入了軍隊。 在大多數人質在停火協議或其他協議中獲釋後,仍有 59 名人質在加薩境內,據信其中約三分之一還活著。 轟炸持續 根據當地衛生官員的說法,以色列在夜間和周日對加薩走廊的襲擊中造成 15 人死亡,其中大多數是婦女和兒童。 據 Nasser Hospital 稱,其中兩次襲擊擊中了南部城市 Khan Younis 的帳篷,每次襲擊都造成兩名兒童及其父母死亡,該醫院接收了這些屍體。根據醫院和加薩衛生部的說法,另有七人在其他地方的襲擊中喪生,包括一名男子和他在加薩市社區的孩子。 以色列軍方表示,它只針對武裝分子並盡力避免傷害平民。它將這場已持續 19 個月的戰爭中平民的死亡歸咎於哈馬斯,因為武裝分子嵌入在人口稠密的地區。以色列方面沒有立即對最近的襲擊發表評論。 以色列已封鎖加薩的所有進口,包括食物、藥品和緊急避難所,超過 10 週,它稱這是一種旨在迫使哈馬斯釋放人質的施壓策略。以色列於 3 月恢復攻勢,打破了先前促成 30 多名人質獲釋的停火協議。 聯合國和援助團體表示,食物和其他物資正在減少,飢餓現象普遍存在。援助團體表示,人道主義危機比這場已持續 19 個月的戰爭中的任何時候都更加嚴重。 周日,在加薩北部一個遭受破壞的地區,兒童們拿著空瓶子追趕一輛運水車。Shati 難民營的居民表示,這些水是由加薩其他地方的一個慈善機構運來的。如果沒有它,他們只能依靠含鹽且經常受到污染的水井。 「我被迫喝鹹水,我別無選擇,」Mahmoud Radwan 說。「這會引起腸道疾病,而且沒有藥物可以治療。」 負責巴勒斯坦民政事務的以色列軍事機構 COGAT 表示,今年為期兩個月的停火期間有足夠的援助物資進入,並且來自以色列的三條主要水線中的兩條仍在運作。 Trump 將訪問該地區 Trump 政府已表示完全支持以色列的行動,他計劃在本週訪問沙烏地阿拉伯、卡達和阿拉伯聯合大公國,進行一次不包括以色列的區域巡訪。 戰爭始於哈馬斯領導的武裝分子襲擊以色列南部,造成約 1,200 人死亡,其中大多數是平民,並劫持了 251 名人質。 根據加薩衛生部的數據,以色列的攻勢已造成超過 52,800 名巴勒斯坦人死亡,其中大多數是婦女和兒童,該部門沒有說明死者中有多少是戰鬥人員或平民。這次攻勢摧毀了該地區的大片區域,並導致約 200 萬人口中的約 90% 流離失所。 以色列尋回 1982 年在黎巴嫩陣亡士兵的遺骸 在另一個事態發展中,以色列表示,它已尋回一名在 1982 年黎巴嫩南部戰役中陣亡士兵的遺骸,此前他已被列為失蹤人員超過四十年。 Sgt. 1st Class Tzvi Feldman 遺骸的尋回為這起困擾以色列多年的案件帶來了更多了結。以色列軍方表示,他的遺骸是在敘利亞境內深處被尋獲的,但未提供更多細節。 Netanyahu 周日拜訪了 Feldman 倖存的兄弟姐妹,並告訴他們,敘利亞總統 Bashar Assad 去年底的垮台帶來了一個「機會」,使得軍方和以色列的國外情報機構 Mossad 能夠收集更多情報,並最終找到並尋回屍體,根據他的辦公室發布的影片。 Feldman 在與敘利亞部隊在黎巴嫩城鎮 Sultan Yaaqoub 的戰鬥中失蹤,與其他五名以色列士兵一起。幾年後,兩名失蹤士兵在與敘利亞的囚犯交換中活著返回以色列。另一名士兵的遺骸於 2019 年被送回,此前俄羅斯表示已幫助在敘利亞找到它們,而另外兩人的命運仍然未知。 失蹤數十年的士兵案件在以色列引起了強烈的情感和政治共鳴,在以色列,大多數猶太男性都必須服兵役。 —Magdy 從開羅報導。美聯社記者 Melanie Lidman 在以色列特拉維夫對本報導做出了貢獻。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
Business delegation forges new collaborations in Qatar
- A delegation led by Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, visited Qatar as part of a broader high-level overseas visit to Middle East- The delegation comprises over 50 business leaders from Hong Kong and enterprise representatives from seven mainland provinces and cities- 35 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and announcements were facilitated in trade and investment, financial and legal services, and innovation & technologyDoha, Qatar, May 12, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A business delegation led by Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) visited Doha and the second largest city in Qatar Lusail on 10-12 May. This visit includes representatives from mainland enterprises for the first time with the aim to support high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.35 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and announcements were facilitated in trade and investment promotion, finance, transport and logistics, and innovation and technology, further strengthening collaboration between Hong Kong and the mainland, and facilitating mainland companies to partner with Hong Kong businesses to "go out" and explore opportunities in the Middle East and beyond. They also paved the way for deeper collaboration between Hong Kong, the mainland, Qatar and the broader Middle Eastern market.The delegation, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), comprises over 50 business leaders from Hong Kong and enterprise representatives from seven mainland provinces and cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangsu, and Hubei, covering a range of sectors including finance, professional services, construction and real estate, transport and logistics, green development, innovation and technology (I&T), energy and manufacturing.The delegation had meetings with business chambers, including Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI), and government bodies, including Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and Qatar Development Bank (QDB). In these meetings, the delegates explored opportunities to enhance trade and investment and promoted Hong Kong's advantages and opportunities.The delegates also conducted a site visit to Lusail City to observe how I&T integrates with urban planning and infrastructure and to explore collaboration opportunities for Hong Kong's smart city solution providers. As the second largest city in Qatar, Lusail City is becoming one of the country's flagship smart cities due to its ICT-focused infrastructure facilities, which are under construction and nearing completion.During the visit to the Qatar Foundation and its subsidiaries, the delegates discussed potential partnerships, technology transfer opportunities, and programmes for supporting tech start-ups with entities such as the Qatar National Research Fund, Qatar Science & Technology Park, and Education City. The visit provided insights into how Hong Kong's technological advancements might align with Qatar's strategic focus areas.Additionally, the delegation visited the National Museum of Qatar to gain a deeper understanding of Qatar's history and cultural vision.To foster collaboration, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organised a high-level business luncheon, which was attended by some 300 business leaders and key officials.At the luncheon on 12 May, Mr Lee remarked: "As both our economies diversify, co-operation becomes our greatest multiplier. Uniting Qatar's transformative drive, Mainland China's expertise, and Hong Kong's connectivity will help us realise a future of diverse, and boundless, opportunities. Let's work together. Let's partner for success.""To bring Hong Kong and Qatar together, I am pleased to announce that with immediate effect, holders of the Hong Kong SAR passport can enjoy visa-free entry into Qatar, for 30 days at a time. Nationals of Qatar can also visit Hong Kong visa-free. These initiatives will make it that much easier to create partnerships, do business and enjoy life together,"Mr Lee added.Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, said: "In 2024, Qatar was Hong Kong's 3rd largest trading partner in the Middle East. This accounted for 6.6% of Hong Kong's total trade with the region. There is a lot of room for growth."Hong Kong is the most international city in the ever-growing Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. We are also the gateway to the vast Mainland China market. Our proximity to Asian economies and half the world's population boosts our role as a superconnector and super value-adder linking China with the world. Hong Kong is your access point to Mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond," he added.35 MoUs and announcements were delivered by the government and the following members of the delegation:1.Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)2.Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)3.Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Qatar Airways4.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Invest Qatar5.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)6.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)7.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)8.The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong (CMA) and Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)9.The Hong Kong Associations of Bank and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)10.The Law Society of Hong Kong and Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA)11.The Law Society of Hong Kong and Qatar Lawyers Association12.Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) (non-delegate)13.Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)14.MTR Corporation Limited and Qatar National Bank15.Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce and Luyi Industrial Park16.Hong Kong Productivity Council and Shanghai Westwell Technology17.Hong Kong Productivity Council and EHang Intelligent Equipment (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd18.Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Shanghai Westwell Technology19.Baoye Group and Luyi Industrial Park20.Deloitte China and Glodon Technology Co. Ltd21.Deloitte China and WeBank22.HSBC and PCI Technology Co., Ltd23.HSBC and Meetsocial Group24.Standard Chartered and Fosun International25.Templewater and WeBank26.Center International Group Co., Limited and Luyi Industrial Development QFZ27.Luyi Industrial Park and Qatar Development Bank28.Goldford Group and WeBank and Klickl Technology L.L.C29.Development Bureau and Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' of Qatar30.Invest Hong Kong and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry31.Invest Hong Kong and Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)32.Department of Justice and Ministry of Justice of the State of Qatar (Announcement)33.Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department and Qatar Customs (Announcement)34.Security Bureau (Announcement)35.Trade and Industry Department and Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the State of Qatar (Announcement on progress of IPPA's negotiation)As the Belt and Road Initiative continues injecting new momentum into regional cooperation, Hong Kong, positioned as a superconnector and super value-adder with the distinctive advantages of enjoying the strong support of the mainland and being closely connected to the world, will continue to serve as a trade hub between the mainland and the Middle East.In September, the HKSAR Government and HKTDC will host the 10th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong at which Qatari companies can exchange valuable insights and find ways to collaborate with other governments and businesses along the Belt and Road.The Hong Kong delegation's visit to Qatar is part of a broader high-level overseas visit taking place from 10 to 15 May. This visit aims to strengthen economic and trade ties between Hong Kong, the mainland and the Middle East, building on the success of the Chief Executive's previous missions to Saudi Arabia and the UAE in 2023.Photo download: https://bit.ly/44u5NG1The business delegation led by Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), comprises over 50 business leaders from Hong Kong and enterprise representatives from seven mainland provinces and cities35 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and announcements were facilitatedThe delegation visited Lusail CityThe delegation visited the National Museum of QatarDr Peter K N Lam, Chairman, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and members of the delegation took part in a roundtable meeting with the chairman and key members of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)Media enquiriesHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Snowy ChanTel: (852) 2584 4525Email:snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgSam HoTel: (852) 2584 4569Email:sam.sy.ho@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 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 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025 Powers Up to Drive the Nation’s Clean Energy Future
MANILA, May 9, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As the global climate crisis intensifies, the Philippines is stepping up with bold energy ambitions. Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025 serves as a dynamic platform to showcase cutting-edge solutions, foster dialogue, and drive collaboration across the solar, energy storage and broader clean energy ecosystem.Paul Clark, Managing Director of Terrapinn Pte Ltd, shared: “We couldn’t be more excited for this year’s biggest ever Solar & Storage Live Philippines. This event just keeps breaking records and is absolutely pivotal in creating the collaboration and partnership opportunities to ensure the Philippines meets its ambitious and admirable clean energy goals. Over 15,000 energy professionals will be browsing for solutions on our expanded two-level expo. They’ll also enjoy five packed content theatres, hands-on workshops at our Solar Installer University, and unmatched networking opportunities. If you’re part of the energy transition in the Philippines, this is the place to be.”What to Expect at Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025:- 300+ exhibitors: Showcasing the latest in solar panels, battery storage systems, smart grids, and integrated renewable solutions transforming the way energy is generated and consumed.- 150+ expert speakers: Insights across five dedicated theatres on topics like Utility-Scale Solar, Rooftop Solar (C&I and Residential), Rural Electrification, T&D/Grid Infrastructure, Energy Storage, and EVs.- Policy & regulation updates: Explore the evolving legal frameworks and incentives shaping the Philippines' renewable energy market.- Investor & developer insights: Practical advice on project financing, investment opportunities, and accelerating deployment.- Strong industry support from IIEE, ASIP, PSSEA, ENPAP 4.0, PHILRECA, The CentRE, CREST, IPPF, and many more.- Hands-on workshops: Learn directly from industry experts with tips and technical training through our Solar Installer University.Whether you're an energy professional, policymaker, entrepreneur, or clean tech enthusiast, Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025 is your gateway to powering the country’s energy transformation.For more information and to register for the event, please visit https://www.terrapinn.com/solarstoragelivephprAbout Solar & Storage Live PhilippinesSolar & Storage Live Philippines is the leading event dedicated to advancing the adoption of solar and energy storage technologies in the Philippines. Organized annually, the event brings together industry stakeholders, policymakers, investors, and innovators to exchange ideas, share best practices, and drive collaboration towards a sustainable energy future.About TerrapinnTerrapinn has been sparking ideas, innovations and relationships that transform business for over 30 years. Using our global footprint, we bring innovators, disrupters and change agents together, discussing and demonstrating the technology, strategies and personalities that are changing the way the world does business. Whether you’re looking to make new connections, introduce product or inspire change in your industry, we invite you to join us as agitators of change. Terrapinn – spark something. https://www.terrapinn.com/Press attendance is complimentary. Enquiries should be directed to:Danelle Filipinas-YuragSenior Marketing ManagerTerrapinn Pte LtdDanelle.filipinas@terrapinn.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
JCB and Arab Bank launch JCB merchant acquiring operations across Jordan
TOKYO & AMMAN, May 12, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. and Arab Bank plc are delighted to announce the launch of the JCB merchant acquiring operations across Jordan, enabling JCB cardmembers to make payments seamlessly through Arab Bank’s POS terminal network.Mr. Yacoub Matouk, Head of Consumer Banking at Arab Bank, said: “Through this cooperation with JCB, we aim to expand the electronic payment methods in Jordan.” He added: “At Arab Bank, we continue to offer innovative banking solutions and services that meet diverse needs and align with our digital transformation strategy to reinforce the digital banking services both locally and regionally.”Mr. Yuichiro Kadowaki, Managing Director of JCB CARD INTERNATIONAL (SOUTHASIA) Pvt. Ltd., commented: “Jordan is one of the most attractive travel destinations for JCB cardmembers. With the Kingdom’s iconic sites, such as Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world, and the Dead Sea, the country is a very interesting tourist destination, and I am delighted that we have entered into this partnership with Arab Bank. This will indeed cater to both the business and tourist needs of our cardmembers.”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/ContactAnna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
川普總統如何才能支持勞工階級選民
(SeaPRwire) - 唐納·川普總統在沒有大學學位的選民中的支持率從2020年的約50%增加到2024年的56%,超過5000萬的工人階級在2024年投票給唐納·川普。這些選民對他的選舉勝利起到了決定性作用。 雖然許多人認為川普是百萬富翁和億萬富翁的總統,但我相信他可以改造美國經濟,以重新平衡市場和勞動力之間的關係。 這種改變可能令華爾街的一些人感到不安,但這早就應該做了。 「我很自豪能成為工人的總統,而不是外包者的總統——一位支持Main Street,而不是華爾街的總統,」川普在宣布關稅時表示。財政部長Scott Bessent 也表達了這種情感,他說:「現在輪到Main Street了——去招聘、投資,並恢復美國夢。」 這個訊息正在與勞動人民產生共鳴,並改變這個國家的政治走向。 United Auto Workers (美國汽車工人聯合會) 背書Kamala Harris,但其主席Shawn Fain 在3月27日表示:「我們很高興看到一個政府終於解決了這個國家不公平的貿易法規。 這些法律摧毀了美國工人階級。 它們摧毀了這個國家的社區,幾乎在每個州,都已經幾十年了。」 長期以來,兩黨的自由貿易正統觀念都未能考慮到進口的人力成本——具體來說,就是好工作的流失。 但那些受影響的人一直在觀望,等待有人解決他們的問題。 作為一個長期以來認為自1980年代以來的經濟增長過於頻繁地以犧牲工人為代價的人,我認識到解決去工業化和工人階級停滯問題的緊迫性。 幾十年來的新自由主義已經造成了處於絕望中的社區,它們與繁榮脫節,而且常常被我們最強大的機構忽視。 只有激烈的行動才能改變這種現實。 當我在2019年在梵蒂岡與教宗方濟各會面後創立Council for Inclusive Capitalism時,我們的使命很明確:利用市場和公司的力量來改革資本主義,以造福所有人。 一個核心的焦點一直是工人階級的困境——那些被幾十年的全球化和未能惠及廣大美國人口的資本市場擴張所拋棄的人。 在此期間,諸如Bank of America和PayPal等公司以身作則——提高工資、促進薪酬公平,並加強財務安全。 這些具有前瞻性的企業認識到,公平的利益分享既是市場的必要條件,也是包容性經濟增長的道德要求。 雖然川普總統大膽的關稅議程標誌著與現狀的明顯背離,但僅靠關稅並不能重振美國工人階級。 一套互補的、有利於增長、有利於工人的政策至關重要。 我為川普總統提出四項建議,以更有意義地展現他對勞動人民的承諾: 1. 停止向收入最低的工人徵稅:今天,美國開始向家庭年收入僅為21,900美元的戶主徵稅,即使四口之家的全國貧困線為32,150美元。 這是沒有道理的。 川普政府應該立法規定,對於收入低於聯邦貧困線的家庭,聯邦稅率為零。 這將減少對Earned Income Tax Credit (勞動所得稅抵免) 和Child Tax Credit (兒童稅收抵免) 的依賴,因為人們會保留更多他們所賺的錢。 儘管勞動家庭可能不會收到那些相關的退款,但這項政策可以增強工作的尊嚴,減少對政府援助的依賴,並提升數百萬家庭的生活水平。 2. 為工人提供他們需要的技能:緩解全球化和自動化對工人影響的最佳方法是投資於教育、再培訓和學徒制。 可攜帶的培訓帳戶,隨著工人跨行業工作,將在動態經濟中提供連續性。 我敦促川普總統投資於教育和技能培訓。 3. 給予工人在他們工作的地方的投資:現在是時候讓更多的勞動人民更容易獲得員工所有權了。 通過改革當前圍繞Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) (員工持股計劃) 的監管和訴訟風險,政府可以為工人解鎖股權所有權機會——不僅在私營公司,而且在上市公司。 4. 擁抱以工人為中心的AI:World Economic Forum (世界經濟論壇) 的研究 突出了農業、食品加工、護理和軟體開發等領域的機會——而不僅僅是傳統製造業。 它還強調了對AI和數據專家的日益增長的需求。 白宮,憑藉副總統JD Vance在科技領域的經驗,應該抓住這個機會,建立一個不讓工人掉隊的國家AI戰略。 最近,超過250位CEO簽署了一封信,呼籲在全美國範圍內將電腦科學和AI作為畢業要求。 他們強調研究表明,單獨一門AI課程可以提高所有學生8%的工資。 這封信認為,普及AI每年可以釋放6600億美元的經濟價值,並指出目前只有12個州強制要求開設這門課程。 它還指出,中國、韓國和新加坡等國家已經要求每位學生接受電腦科學或AI培訓。 這些建議為恢復美國夢提供了一個藍圖。 通過迅速而果斷地行動,本屆政府——與其商業夥伴合作——可以重塑我們的經濟體系,使其為我們社會中所有努力實現其願望的成員服務。 此處表達的觀點是Lynn Forester de Rothschild的觀點,而不是任何組織的觀點。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。
芝加哥如何塑造了教宗良十三世 (Pope Leo XIV)
(SeaPRwire) - Robert Prevost當選教宗一事令我們大多數人感到驚訝。更重要的是,在羅馬與他一起擔任宗教團體的長官12年後,特別是從1977年到1982年,我們在芝加哥的 Catholic Theological Union 還是同學,從聖彼得大教堂的涼廊宣布「Robertus Franciscus Prevost」聽起來像電影情節。 我認識他時,他被稱作「Bob」,我永遠都會這樣稱呼他。我們一起作為神學生學習,並作為國際長官服務於我們的社群。然而,這個宣布改變了一切,現在他要被列為伯多祿的繼任者之一,我們在準備晉鐸時所研讀的教科書中曾仔細思考過他近2000年的歷史。 新教宗將為教會帶來什麼?他是在芝加哥形成的,特別是在南區——那裡的教會經常站在對抗種族不公正的最前線——一個也在自身隊伍中與種族主義作鬥爭的教會。他也是奧斯定會的產物——擁有豐富而深刻的靈性和為教導和幫助窮人而設的恩賜。他也是在 Catholic Theological Union 學習的成果,這是一所梵蒂岡二世後以一種新模式構思的宗教團體神學院;它沒有將神學生與世隔絕在遙遠的田園詩般的地點。相反,它的靈感來自第二次梵蒂岡會議的最後一份文件《教會在現代世界牧職憲章》(Gaudium et Spes),其不朽的開篇之詞在今天引起了極具預言性的共鳴:「今日世界的人們,特別是貧困者和受苦難者,所有的喜樂和希望、憂傷和焦慮,也是基督信徒的喜樂和希望、憂傷和焦慮。」 位於城市中,與女修會、男女平信徒一起學習晉鐸,清楚地表明,大公會議遺留給我們的教會願景是活生生的,需要加以實施。 然而,教宗利奧十四世不僅僅是美國「附近」的教宗。他一生中的大部分時間都在為國際教會服務——特別是全球南方「遠方」。作為秘魯北部的傳教士,後來又擔任奧斯定會總會長,他帶著其他樞機主教難以具備的國際敏感度來到這個新的事工崗位。雖然他擁有教會法碩士學位,但他在拉丁美洲的時光告訴他,教會不應僅僅被定義為一個由教會法統治的「完美社會」。相反,正是人民的信仰——教宗方濟各的「聖潔忠實的人民」(Santo Pueblo y Fiel)——將信仰一代又一代地傳授給天主教世界的許多地方。顯而易見的是,作為福音真正本土化的流行宗教表達形式是利奧教宗將特別關注的福傳的一個方面。在芝加哥的 Catholic Theological Union 是一所因其傑出的宣教學教授和國際學生團體而聞名的神學院,它幫助利奧教宗為他隨後跨越國界和文化的部服務做好了準備。 同樣顯而易見的是,利奧教宗將追隨教宗方濟各為教會指出的道路。問題很簡單。如果教會要繼續有效地宣講福音,它必須能夠傾聽每個人的聲音——特別是那些處於邊緣地位的人。教會的教導方式也需要更多地體現在行動中,而不僅僅是通過言語。接觸那些傳統上沒有強烈發言權的人——窮人、婦女、不再屬於歐洲或北美的大部分教會,也將是利奧教宗關注的重點。處理諸如同性戀、雙性戀、跨性別者和酷兒 (LGBTQ) 等敏感問題,以及權衡具有政治色彩的問題,例如對烏克蘭的不公正入侵以及以色列和巴勒斯坦人民的困境,無疑將是他關注的焦點。 作為神學院的同學、同為神父和基督徒,我為 Robert Prevost 當選我們的新任教宗而感到高興。天主恩典和天主之愛的臨近無疑體現在一位教宗的當選中,這位教宗的起源對許多人來說可能看起來不太可能,甚至是奇蹟。一個出生在芝加哥的人!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。
特朗普稱印度和巴基斯坦已同意「全面且立即」停火
(SeaPRwire) - 在衝突升級和持續襲擊的指控中,印度和巴基斯坦在美國主導的談判後同意停火。 總統 Donald Trump 週六早上在他的社交媒體平台 Truth Social 上宣布了這一消息。 他說:“經過美國斡旋的漫長一夜談判,我很高興地宣布印度和巴基斯坦已同意全面且立即的停火。” “恭喜兩國運用常識和高度智慧。 感謝你們對此事的關注!” 巴基斯坦外交部長 Ishaq Dar 在不久後透過 X(前身為 Twitter)上發布了一則貼文。他寫道:“巴基斯坦和印度已同意立即生效的停火。 巴基斯坦始終致力於該區域的和平與安全,同時不損害其主權和領土完整!” 停火消息傳出之際,印度和巴基斯坦持續互相指責對方在週六早上進行襲擊,引起全世界嚴重關切,擔心兩國可能會爆發全面戰爭。 近年來,兩國之間的緊張關係再度出現,並且在 4 月 22 日的 一次事件造成多人死亡後,情況急劇升級。 克什米爾地區長期以來一直是印度和巴基斯坦爭議的主題。 兩國控制該地區的部分地區,但都聲稱擁有全部主權。 印度聲稱巴基斯坦支持和援助了 4 月 22 日在克什米爾發生的襲擊,並發動 “” 作為報復。 巴基斯坦否認參與了 4 月 22 日的襲擊。 週六早上, 美國 透過 X 進一步詳細說明了美國如何斡旋印度和巴基斯坦之間的談判。 「在過去 48 小時內,[副總統 J.D.] Vance 和我與印度和巴基斯坦的高級官員進行了接觸,包括總理 Narendra Modi 和 Shehbaz Sharif、外交部長 Subrahmanyam Jaishankar、陸軍參謀長 Asim Munir 以及國家安全顧問 Ajit Doval 和 Asim Malik,”他說。 “我很高興地宣布,印度和巴基斯坦政府已同意立即停火,並開始在一個中立地點就廣泛議題進行談判。” Vance 通過在他自己的社交媒體個人資料上轉發 Trump 的聲明來表示認同。 這是一個正在發展中的新聞。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。
走過喪母之痛:18年後的體悟
` tags. (SeaPRwire) - 尼克隊在一場激烈的NBA季後賽第一場比賽中,正努力擊敗塞爾提克隊,我的兩個年幼的兒子變成了場邊評論員,以通常用於噴射引擎和Skittle糖果生日派對的分貝水平運作。 我們尖叫著歡呼,並互相擊掌——我一半注意著比分,一半翻找著我的降噪AirPods,免得他們的喜悅震壞我的內耳。 然後,就在Jalen Brunson運球上籃後,一個商業廣告插了進來。 這是一個AT&T的廣告,描繪了人們突然受到啟發,從茂盛的後院、三角洲的一艘船上,以及……連接一個深峽谷的鋼索上,撥打電話給他們所愛的人。 我的胃開始絞痛,因為它正確地感覺到了接下來會發生什麼。 最後,出現了三個小字,看似溫柔,實際上在時機上極具殺傷力:Call your mom. 我很想。 但她不會接電話。 十八年前,我的母親Shelby在新澤西州收費公路上的一場事故中喪生。 我的悲傷現在已經是一個法定成年人的年紀。 它可以投票。 它可以入伍。 它可能還不能租車,但它肯定已經開了一段時間的車,在那些我天真地以為我在掌舵的時刻,靜靜地握著方向盤。 像許多18歲的青少年一樣,我的悲傷一會兒表現得鎮定而自給自足,下一刻又變得魯莽、吵鬧和需要人關心。 它是細微的。 它有自己的意見。 它會回嘴。 我完全明白,時間的流逝並不會消除悲傷,而是會拉長它。 鋒利的邊緣不會消失; 它們只是將自己分開,等待著。 這不是治療的失敗。 這只是愛和失去在時間中拉長時的樣子。 我的悲傷不再每天都讓我崩潰。 它不像一場風暴,更像濕度——我穿梭其中的大氣的一部分,影響著一切,即使我沒有完全意識到。 它現在已經嵌入,融入了我的weltanschauung(一個德語單詞,意思是“世界觀”); 我如何和我的兒子們一起看籃球; 我如何在商業廣告中讀到一行字,然後突然忘記我在哪裡。 我的悲傷更安靜了,是的。 但請不要誤會:在社會已經認定我應該“繼續前進”很久之後,它仍然能夠伏擊。 這是正常的。 研究悲傷大腦的Neuroscientist Mary-Frances O’Connor發現,在某人去世很久之後,人們仍然會“尋找”他們,彷彿期待有人走回門、打電話或發短信。 這不僅僅是一個比喻——這是生物學。 悲傷會激活參與依戀和獎勵的相同區域。 我們天生就被設計成尋找我們失去的人,即使我們有意識地知道他們已經走了。 難怪,幾年甚至幾十年後,一種氣味、一個商業廣告或一個陌生人的手的形狀會再次帶來打擊。 事實證明,缺席仍然是一種存在。 而大腦,就像心臟一樣,並不總是知道其中的區別。 悲傷不是線性的——然而,在最需要持續支持的時候,少數存在的資源正在消失。 例如,在德克薩斯州,988自殺和危機熱線正在應對資金短缺,導致每月有數千個電話被放棄,因為各中心都在努力滿足需求。 在全國範圍內,前景同樣黯淡:Trump administration決定突然取消聯邦學校心理健康補助金,這危及了全國各地基於學校的心理健康計劃,使許多學生缺乏必要的支持。 在心理健康護理已經稀缺的農村州,依賴這些補助金的學校現在面臨困境:在內布拉斯加州,這意味著美國原住民學生獲得創傷知情護理的機會減少;在青年自殺率高的德克薩斯州部分地區,這意味著危機中的孩子們的生命線減少。 這個名單還在繼續——儘管2024年8月New York Times/Siena College的民意調查顯示,84%的美國人認為學校工作人員在發現早期預警信號方面至關重要。 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)正在計劃裁減10,000多個職位,佔其員工總數的17%以上。 預計這些削減將嚴重影響心理健康服務,導致治療和諮詢預約的等待時間更長——在某些情況下長達四個月。 我想知道,如果在沒有幫助的情況下,在那種原始的、令人困惑的痛苦和創傷中坐上超過一個季度意味著什麼——以及我可能多麼容易就崩潰了。 Mental health providers and organizations are doing important work. 但即使撇開最近的預算削減不談,仍然明顯缺乏反映損失實際情況的國家政策:延長喪假、持續的心理健康資金以及對集體創傷的公開承認。 例如,Grassroots initiatives like the COVID Grief Network已經出現,以紀念超過120萬死於COVID-19的美國人。 然而,沒有聯邦政府認可的國家紀念館,無論是作為一天還是一個物理場所。 雖然非營利組織Evermore正在領導一項為期兩年的計劃,以了解人們的bereavement experiences,以便幫助指導未來的研究,但美國仍然沒有一項普遍的國家喪假政策,該政策規定為悲傷的員工提供帶薪休假。 這種缺乏承認突顯了社會對持續哀悼的更廣泛的不適。 諷刺的是,當經歷過深刻損失的個人聯繫時,會有一種立即的、不言而喻的理解——一種共同的損失語言。 如果我們完全擁抱這個真理,我們就能更溫柔地度過艱難的時刻。 我從個人經驗中知道這一點。 在過去的八年裡,我親自為近3千名悲傷者在多個國家/地區的Softer Saturdays配對,時間安排在母親節、父親節、兄弟姐妹日和冬季假期——努力幫助人們在日曆上一些最敏感的日期中重新獲得一種掌控感。 我們需要更多空間來建立這些聯繫,並允許人們在沒有倉促壓力的情況下尊重和表達我們的悲傷。 悲傷不是一個需要解決的問題,而是一個需要支持的旅程,無論是個人還是集體。 我與我的悲傷一起長大。 我已經填滿了一個工具箱的應對機制。 大多數時候,我將自己描述為“與失去同在”而不是“悲傷”。 但仍然有一些時刻——突然的、外科手術般的——當它以驚人的精確度再次出現時,打開了我確信已經小心地、最終密封的東西。 當我的兩個孩子大喊大叫,讓我趕上一個扣人心弦的比賽的最後幾秒鐘時,我仍然在學習如何與我們旁邊沙發上的悲傷版本一起生活——一半是孩子,一半是成年人,不可預測且未完成,就像任何一個正在尋找方向的青少年一樣。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。
商業和金融界如何真正談論氣候變遷 “`
(SeaPRwire) - 來自洛杉磯的問候,米爾肯全球會議於本週稍早結束。對於不熟悉的人來說,米爾肯是許多商業和金融領導者會議巡迴的重要一站——是逃離曼哈頓,在比佛利山莊與行業巨頭和頂級決策者交流的絕佳方式。 這絕不是一個氣候會議。今年,美國財政部長 Scott Bessent 和 NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang 的公開會議吸引了擠滿的宴會廳。但是,對許多人來說,會議的真正吸引力在於幕後討論——一個收集資訊和達成交易的機會。 對我來說,米爾肯是了解商業和金融界關鍵人物對能源、氣候和相關問題的感受的好地方。毫無疑問,隨著 CEO 們應對關稅和可能被委婉地稱為快速變化的政策環境,氣候問題已從中心舞台上滑落。同時,對於那些只關注新聞頭條的人來說,這可能令人驚訝,但這個問題仍然在公司議程上佔有一席之地——不僅僅是在比佛利希爾頓酒店的米爾肯宴會廳的討論小組中,而且在私人會議室、附近餐廳甚至擁擠的走廊裡進行的幕後高管對話中。 我看到的景象是充滿活力的。公司正試圖應對全球許多司法管轄區日益增加的氣候監管,同時應對一個不想聽取氣候問題的美國政府。他們正試圖保護自己的運營免受氣候變遷帶來的風險,同時在不確定的經濟時期節約財力。 「自選舉以來,我進行了數百次對話。我從未與一家公司交談過,他們說,『你知道嗎?我們要放棄我們的淨零目標,』」Carbon Direct的副主席 Nili Gilbert 在米爾肯的一個小組上說,該公司投資於碳管理。「但是,關於中期戰略有很多討論。」 我在米爾肯的對話將為我未來幾週的報導提供資訊,但現在我想強調一些讓我印象深刻的事情: 物理風險 企業和氣候交叉領域的大部分公開討論都集中在企業如何減少排放。但是,企業也被迫關注氣候變遷的物理風險可能如何影響其運營。這種反思是兩者的結果:要求企業評估氣候變遷如何威脅其運營的監管,以及最近與氣候相關的災難,使這些現實更加真切。 許多公司希望避免直接談論氣候風險。這並不是一個好的公關舉措。但是,仔細觀察許多公司最近的可持續發展倡議,這種聯繫就顯而易見了。想想一家幫助供應鏈中的農民減少用水的農業公司,或者一家使購買材料的地點多樣化的時裝公司。「能夠繪製這些影響和危害非常重要,」BMO Climate Institute 的負責人 Melissa Fifield 在我主持的一個關於水和氣候的小組上說。「這對許多公司來說是一個實質性的影響。」 投資速度 氣候不是一座孤島。世界需要數萬億美元的投資來減緩和適應氣候變遷,這些投資將以基礎設施、風險投資或私募股權等形式出現。當前的政治和經濟不確定性使公司和投資者不願進行大規模投資,而是專注於節約現金。 「這些資產所有者……希望專注於氣候和基礎設施,」Capricorn Investment Group 的合夥人 Mark Berryman 在米爾肯的一個小組上說,Capricorn Investment Group 是一家影響力投資基金。但是「他們可能只是普遍地勒緊褲腰帶,即使這不是一項以氣候為重點的投資。」 同時,人工智慧是公司如何集中投資的一個亮點。正如之前報導的那樣,構建數據中心的競賽引發了構建清潔能源的競賽。 金融創新 創新通常讓人聯想到新技術,但金融創新對於將清潔能源推向市場同樣重要。 在整個會議中,令人欣慰的是聽到氣候和金融交叉領域的領導者談論公司可能很快就能夠籌集資金以將氣候項目付諸實踐的不同方式。這包括碳市場和混合融資等長期存在的對話,在這些對話中,公共或慈善資金與以回報為導向的投資相結合。但它也包括新的工具,如私募信貸,這是一種新興的資產類別,銀行以外的投資者直接向公司貸款。 最終,金融創新是任何能源轉型的關鍵要素,這些問題需要解決。 要將此故事發送到您的收件箱,請訂閱 TIME CO2 Leadership Report 電子報。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。
法官下令釋放遭美國移民及海關執法局 (ICE) 拘留的塔夫茨大學 (Tufts) 學生呂梅薩·厄茲圖爾克 (Rümeysa Öztürk) “`
(SeaPRwire) - 聯邦法官於週五下令立即釋放Rümeysa Öztürk,她是Tufts University的土耳其博士生,此前她已被拘留在移民拘留中心六週,法官裁定她的逮捕和持續監禁是非法的,並引起了嚴重的憲法問題。 美國佛蒙特州地方法院法官William K. Sessions III 發現,Öztürk在校園報紙上與人合著了一篇親巴勒斯坦的專欄文章後於三月被拘留,她因言論而成為目標,這侵犯了她的第一修正案和正當程序權利。這項裁決是對川普政府使用 和 來對付被指控反對美國外交政策的外國學生的嚴厲譴責。 “這裡沒有證據……如果沒有考慮這篇專欄文章,”Sessions 在法庭上 說,形容政府的案件完全取決於她受保護的言論。“她繼續被拘留是站不住腳的。” Öztürk透過視訊從路易斯安那州的ICE設施出庭,被下令釋放,對她的旅行沒有限制,允許她返回在麻薩諸塞州的家。 這項裁決是在白宮新聞秘書Karoline Leavitt向記者簡報時宣布的。當被問及這項裁決時,Leavitt 暗示 Sessions 越權了。“我們已經非常清楚地表明,下級法官不應該指示美國的外交政策,”Leavitt 說。 週五晚些時候,川普的政策副幕僚長Stephen Miller宣布,政府正在“積極考慮”暫停人身保護令,即在美國遭受入侵或發生叛亂時,挑戰政府拘留人員的權利。自憲法批准以來,人身保護令只被暫停了四次:在南北戰爭期間;在重建時期的南卡羅來納州,以打擊三K黨;在1905年菲律賓叛亂期間;以及在1941年珍珠港事件後在夏威夷。“憲法很明確,當然,憲法是國家的最高法律,人身保護令的特權可以在入侵時期被暫停,”Miller說,就在紐約聯邦法官 裁定川普政府沒有證據表明存在外國入侵以證明使用《外國敵僑法》進行驅逐的幾天後。 Sessions在Öztürk案件中的命令,正值人們越來越關注總統Donald Trump以感知到的政治威脅為由,撤銷學生簽證的政策。自重返執政以來, 積極對付 那些政府聲稱正在破壞美國利益的外國國民,特別是在批評以色列和校園抗議加薩戰爭的背景下。 國務卿Marco Rubio撤銷了Öztürk的簽證,他說她在美國的存在不符合美國的外交政策利益,並暗示她與對猶太學生懷有敵意的團體結盟。國務院的一份備忘錄引用了她與人合著的專欄文章,並聲稱她與一個被Tufts暫時停學的學生組織有聯繫。 “我們給你簽證是為了讓你來學習並獲得學位,而不是成為一個撕裂我們大學校園的社會活動家,”Rubio告訴記者。“如果我們給你簽證,然後你決定這樣做,我們就會把它拿走。” 政府沒有提供犯罪活動或直接支持恐怖組織的證據,移民局也沒有指控她犯罪。但國土安全部辯稱,像Öztürk這樣的簽證持有者可以由行政部門酌情驅逐。 法官Sessions 強烈反駁了這種觀點,警告說政府的行為可能會扼殺居住、學習和在美國工作的“數百萬”非公民的言論。 Öztürk的拘留引發了全國性的抗議和網路上的憤慨,此前 有人在三月份在麻薩諸塞州薩默維爾的一條人行道上包圍了她,並強迫她進入一輛沒有標記的車輛。從那時起,她一直被關押在路易斯安那州1,300多英里外的地方,據她的律師說,她的健康狀況明顯惡化。他們說她患有慢性哮喘,並在拘留期間多次發作——包括在週五的聽證會上。 “我相信,當我們互相傾聽並允許不同的觀點存在時,世界會變得更加美好和和平,”Öztürk在四月初由她的律師宣讀的一份聲明中說。“寫作是解決系統性不平等的最和平的方式之一。由於我在《Tufts Daily》上發表的專欄文章呼籲所有人享有平等的尊嚴和人道,而針對我的努力不會阻止我致力於倡導青年和兒童的權利。” 這項裁決是近幾週來佛蒙特州聯邦法官第二次下令釋放一名捲入川普政府簽證打擊行動的國際學生。上個月,法官Geoffrey Crawford下令釋放Mohsen Mahdawi,他是Columbia University的一名巴勒斯坦研究生,因參加校園抗議活動而被拘留。 政府辯稱,此類撤銷完全屬於行政部門的權力範圍。“我們絕對相信總統和國土安全部完全有權驅逐非法移民,”Leavitt週五說。“至於簽證撤銷,國務卿也有權這樣做。以簽證來到這個國家是一種特權,而不是一種權利。” 但30歲的Öztürk在被逮捕時是合法持學生簽證在美國的。法律專家說,她的案件可能會為簽證持有人在移民拘留中是否享有憲法權利,以及政治表達是否可以合法觸發驅逐程序樹立先例。 雖然法官Sessions的裁決僅適用於她從拘留中獲釋,但川普政府對Öztürk的更廣泛的驅逐案件預計將在移民法庭繼續進行。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。
教宗利奧就職彌撒目前已知資訊
(SeaPRwire) - 教宗良十四世已接掌天主教會的領導地位,以在西斯汀小堂舉行的彌撒開始了他作為教宗的第一天,他在彌撒中稱他的當選既是一種十字架,也是一種祝福。 「你們召喚我背負十字架,並以這項使命祝福我,我知道我可以依靠你們每一個人與我同行,我們將繼續作為一個教會、一個社群、耶穌的朋友、信徒,來宣揚好消息,宣揚福音,」良十四世在向樞機主教團致詞時說道。 雖然這位教宗——原名為羅伯特·弗朗西斯·普雷沃斯特樞機主教——已經主持了他為樞機主教們舉行的第一次禮拜,但正式的教宗就職彌撒仍在一個多星期之後舉行。沒有規定必須在樞機主教選舉會議結束和教宗就職彌撒之間間隔多少時間的規定,儘管今年的儀式將在比上次更長的時間後舉行。當教宗方濟各於2013年3月13日當選為教宗時,他僅在六天后就職。 這位出生於伊利諾伊州的良十四世教宗,現年 69 歲,擁有美國和秘魯的雙重國籍,他曾在秘魯擔任傳教士數十年,他的當選受到了全球各地生活的人們的熱烈歡迎。這位第一位美國籍教宗也曾擔任教會主教聖職部部長,此前曾談到他希望審視。 以下是我們目前所知的關於教宗良十四世就職彌撒的信息。 就職彌撒何時舉行? 就職彌撒預定於 5 月 18 日星期日上午 10 點(當地時間)在聖彼得廣場舉行。 在就職典禮之前,良十四世的日程安排非常繁忙,因為他要熟悉教宗的職責。他將與樞機主教、媒體會面,並舉行祈禱會。 就職彌撒期間會發生什麼? 全球領導人將於 5 月 18 日齊聚一堂,參加教宗就職彌撒,這標誌著教宗任期的正式開始。教宗方濟各 2013 年的就職典禮的嘉賓包括——繼約翰·F·肯尼迪之後,第二位擔任美國總統的天主教徒——以及阿根廷前總統克里斯蒂娜·費爾南德斯。 漫長的儀式通常從參觀聖殿內的聖彼得墓開始。執事收集兩件物品:漁夫戒指和 pallium,一種教宗穿戴的教會服飾。 在,他與其他九位天主教會領袖在聖殿聚集祈禱。隨後不久,一個遊行隊伍進入聖彼得廣場,期間誦讀了“Laudes Regiae”的聖歌——也被稱為“Christus vincit”,這是拉丁語短語“基督是國王/基督征服”的意思。 在進行他自己版本的遊行後,教宗可能會被授予 pallium 和戒指,作為他接任教宗職位的象徵。 隨後,教宗就職彌撒開始。雖然沒有嚴格的時間限制,但方濟各的持續了大約兩個小時。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。
















