Betting Big on Content: CMGE Steers Through Industry Waves with Robust Lineup ACN Newswire

Betting Big on Content: CMGE Steers Through Industry Waves with Robust Lineup

HONG KONG, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The success of Black Myth: Wukong, a game steeped in the Chinese cultural aesthetics, is underscoring the vast potential for top-tier IP games from China and igniting confidence for developing high-quality products with global appeal.At a recent interim results briefing, CMGE (0302.HK) management noted that “The success of games like Black Myth: Wukong, Wuthering Waves, and Zenless Zone Zero has reinforced our commitment to producing cross-platform blockbusters under the strategy of self-development, proprietary IP operation, and self-publishing.”As the Chinese game tycoon with the largest IP portfolio, CMGE is doubling down on leveraging major IPs like Legend of Sword and Fairy and One Piece. With a strong focus on technological innovation, CMGE aims to deliver high-quality, long-lifecycle games that redefine the revenue patterns and outlive industry cycle.Traveling Light: Lean Operations Drive Steady ProfitsOn August 28, CMGE unveiled its financial results for the first half of 2024, reporting a total revenue of RMB 1.23 billion, including 14.3% from overseas operations, and an adjusted net loss of RMB 208 million.The first half of 2024 saw severe challenges and volatility across the game industry. In response, CMGE adopted a more prudent financial approach by accounting for impairments on certain investments, write-downs on prepayments for unlaunched games, and adjustments to non-operating financial assets.Through this adjustment, CMGE expects to “travel light and pave the way for future profitability. It also shows CMGE’s ongoing commitment to developing premium games anchored by strong IPs.Despite industry turbulence, CMGE’s core operations have remained profitable throughout the first half of 2024, thanks to its sharp focus on an IP-driven strategy that continuously strengthens player viscosity. Impressive key operational metrics include 14.392 million MAUs, 47.297 million new registrations, and 1.027 million monthly paying users contributing an ARPPU of 200.2 yuan.By business segment, publishing was a big revenue driver, generating 1 billion yuan in the first half of 2024. Soul Land: Shrek Academy topped the Apple Store’s free games chart within a month of its debut in January, pulling in a monthly revenue of over 100 million yuan. Fights Break Firmament: Peak Confrontation secured the second spot on the chart within a month of its debut in June, setting the stage for further growth in the second half of the year.CMGE has made remarkable strides in global expansion, raking in 176 million yuan from overseas publishing, a year-on-year increase of 41.5%. A major contributor to this growth was the release of Legend of Sword and Fairy: Wen Qing an RPG card game based on the popular Legend of Sword and Fairy IP. Launched in December 2023 across Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, the game soared to the top of the Apple App Store’s free charts in all three regions, showcasing the lasting popularity of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series among Chinese-speaking players.On the R&D front, CMGE reported an R&D revenue of 126 million yuan and an R&D investment of 110 million yuan in the first half of the year. Notably, R&D expenses dropped by 58.71% compared to the same period last year, thanks to the integration of AIGC into game development, which raised efficiency and reduced costs. Meanwhile, CMGE’s highly anticipated Sword and Fairy World is already under final test. Reductions in design and development costs inspire a more optimistic outlook on future profitability.CMGE is intensifying its focus on the Legend of Sword and Fairy IP, strategically extending its influence into film, animation, and merchandise. This multi-faceted approach has consistently unlocked new revenue streams, enhancing the brand’s value and market presence. In the first half of this year, CMGE’s IP licensing revenue surged to 107 million yuan, marking a substantial 79% year-over-year growth. This impressive performance stems from a series of high-profile adaptations of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series, including Sword and Fairy 4, a TV series produced in collaboration with iQiyi; Sword and Fairy, a TV drama based on Sword and Fairy 6 and developed alongside Shandong Film and TV; and The Return of Xiaoyao, a reinterpretation of Legend of Sword and Fairy coproduced with Tencent Video. These adaptations have not only captivated audiences but also garnered critical acclaim, further solidifying the franchise’s stronghold in the market.Leveraging its premier IP assets, CMGE has maintained steady growth while strategically streamlining its balance sheet through accounting impairments. This positions the company for renewed momentum in the competitive game industry.All About the Game: Chinese-Inspired Sword and Fairy World Gears Up for LaunchFor CMGE, thriving in shifting market cycles isn’t about short-term wins but about building long-term capabilities. The company’s “product-first” philosophy centers on delivering high-quality games based on top-tier IPs, helping it stand out in a crowded market and avoid the pitfalls of low-quality saturation. As CMGE Chairman Xiao Jian recently stated, “IP is more than just a cultural symbol—it’s a value system and almost a belief. In fact, it has become the cornerstone for creating competitive barriers in the game industry.”A key example of this strategy is Sword and Fairy World, an open-world RPG rooted in the iconic Legend of Sword and Fairy IP. After more than three years of dedicated endeavor, the game has successfully secured licenses for both PC and mobile platforms, showcasing CMGE’s commitment to excellence.Sword and Fairy World, a game derived from one of China’s most cherished IPs, features a vast and immersive open-world experience. Spanning 384 square kilometers, the game is rich in traditional Chinese cultural elements, allowing players to explore breathtaking landscapes—from the picturesque scenery of Jiangnan to the majestic peaks of Mount Shu and the mysterious miao regions. As Chinese cultural themes gain traction in gaming, insiders suggest that Sword and Fairy World has a chance of becoming a major hit, potentially rivaling titles like Black Myth: Wukong.CMGE also employs immense efforts in elevating gameplay, doing all out to create a top-tier open-world RPG. On the one hand, it gives the best play to the cultural connotation of its IPs and keeps adding contents. On the other hand, it also invents new ways of gameplay, having introduced a unique pet collection system inspired by Chinese mythology and fantasy to innovate core gameplay. CMGE continues to upgrade visual fidelity and environmental realism to deliver a more immersive interaction and create a comprehensive, next-level player experience that resonates with both domestic and global audiences.CMGE is setting a new standard for player immersion by integrating AI-driven NPCs into its upcoming games. These NPCs will react to the environment and engage in conversations that mirror real-world interactions, creating a vibrant, lifelike social ecosystem within the game. Players will also have access to advanced AI-powered customization tools, including facial recognition and voice modulation, allowing for more personalized expressions and interactions and sparking players’ creativity in the virtual world.Building on the success of the renowned Legend of Sword and Fairy IP, Sword and Fairy World has repeatedly ranked among the “Most Anticipated Games” of 2024. Having successfully passed the first three tests, the game is nearing its final test before a full release later this year. The number of pre-registrations is already approaching 5 million and could surpass 10 million by the time of debut.CMGE’s focus on IP-driven, premium games is paying off handsomely. By capitalizing on the popular Legend of Sword and Fairy IP and potential video and animated adaptations, CMGE is successfully broadening its audience base, enhancing user viscosity and lowering customer acquisition costs. This strategy positions the company for sustained profitability. A cornerstone of CMGE’s approach is its emphasis on open-world games, a growing industry trend that greatly increases user capacity and game lifecycle. Openness and creativity are set to drive higher player engagement and LTV. The eagerly awaited Sword and Fairy World, CMGE’s upcoming open-world title, will be available across multiple platforms, with the PC version projected to achieve a gross margin near 70%.Industry analysts forecast that the launch of Sword and Fairy World will notably increase the share of long-cycle products in CMGE’s lineup. This not only highlights the lasting value of the Legend of Sword and Fairy IP, but also redefines the traditional profitability trajectory for games, paving the way for sustained, high-revenue growth. With this forward-thinking strategy, CMGE is primed for enhanced profitability and long-term financial success.Growth on the Horizon: CMGE’s Strong Pipeline Set to Fuel ExpansionCMGE is ramping up its global expansion and refining its product lineup to bolster the stability and predictability of its long-term growth. With an impressive slate of titles set for the second half of 2024, CMGE is gearing up to enhance its performance reliability.In the second half of 2024, CMGE’s publishing division will make a significant impact with a series of high-profile IP-based game launches. Key upcoming titles include Soul Land: Space and Time Reversal , Daily Life of Chat Group, Naruto: Konoha Masters, New Romance of the Three Kingdoms: The Legend of Cao Cao, Country Love: Business Life , Chunqiu Mystery, and the casual mini-game Sanqian Huanshi. The recent launch of Soul Land: Shrek Academy in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan on August 22, 2024, soared to the top of the Apple App Store’s free charts in all three regions during its debut week. Looking ahead, CMGE is planning to release Smash and Code: FA in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan and bring Dynasty Warriors: Hegemony to the Japanese market in the second half of the year. With these strategic moves, CMGE aims to solidify its position and drive continued growth across key global regions.CMGE is betting big on its internal development to fuel growth in the second half of the year. Leading the charge are key titles including Sword and Fairy World and World of Castellan , which will benefit from expanded promotional efforts, alongside a new installment in the iconic franchise, Code: Dark Night Legend. These self-developed games are expected to make a substantial impact on the company’s overall performance.“Strategy is not predicting the future. Instead, it’s about making decisions today to be ready for an uncertain tomorrow,” analysts emphasize, channeling Peter F. Drucker’s wisdom. CMGE exemplifies this with a robust IP-driven, product-first strategy. By honing in on high-quality game development, the company is building a unique competitive moat to secure long-term stability and eventually outlive industry cycle.For further information, please contact:PEANUT MEDIA LIMITEDDirect Line: +86-755-61619798 x8210Email: hswh.project@czgmcn.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. Expands 13C Production Capacity With North Star Project ACN Newswire

Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. Expands 13C Production Capacity With North Star Project

TEWKSBURY, MA, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL), the global leader in 13Cand 13C urea production, is excited to announce the startup of its North Star project, significantly increasing the company's production capabilities.CIS AerialThe North Star project commenced in mid-2020 as the world's largest 13C production cascade. After the complex build of phase one finished in March 2024, CIL began to introduce naturally abundant product into the front end of the distillation cascade. With each stage of the cascade, the predicted enrichment has exceeded expectations, and the overall performance has been exceptional. The first highly enriched 13C finished product will be captured in October of 2024. CIL will build more front-end systems to bring final production of the cascade to world scale capacities by April 2025."This is CIL's fourth 13C production system since 1990. With each system, our team of talented engineers have incorporated their 30-plus years of design, operation, and construction experience into the next system. Our North Star cascade is certainly proving that knowledge and experience pays impactful dividends for CIL and our customers," said Cliff Caldwell, CEO of CIL."CIL's talented organic chemists incorporate our 13C product into a myriad of labelled organic compounds with significant importance in environmental testing, biopharmaceutical research, and medical diagnostics. One critical product is 13C Urea used in the detection of H-pylori infections in humans. H-pylori is widespread throughout the world and can lead to stomach ulcers and stomach cancer. 13C urea provides a low-cost detection method to allow for treatment and elimination of H-pylori. The North Star project assures CIL's commitment to meeting the needs of 13C urea and accommodate future growth in other critical applications," states Mike Steiger, Vice President of Engineering and Project Execution.For years, CIL has been the go-to expert in cryogenic distillation, solidifying its position as the world's top producer of 13C isotopes. CIL's customers can be assured they have the reliable capacity of 13C to meet enable the commercialization of their research.About Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc.CIL is the world's largest manufacturer and global supplier of stable isotopes and stable isotope-labeled compounds used in research, environmental, pharmaceutical, medical diagnostic, OLED, and industrial markets. CIL subsidiary ABX, located in Dresden, Germany, is active in the development and commercialization of radio isotopic-labeled compounds for the diagnosis and treatment of cancers. CIL is an operating business owned by Otsuka Pharmaceutical. The CIL business consists of two facilities in the Boston, MA, area; a large isotope-enrichment production plant in Xenia, OH; CIL China; CIL Canada; ABX in Dresden, Germany; and Eurisotop in Saclay, France. For more information on CIL, visit isotope.com.Contact InformationCrissy Kriskocrissyk@isotope.com1.978.269.1930SOURCE: Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Moolec Confirms US Harvest and Promising Yields for Plant-Grown Products GLASO(TM) and Piggy Sooy(TM) in October ACN Newswire

Moolec Confirms US Harvest and Promising Yields for Plant-Grown Products GLASO(TM) and Piggy Sooy(TM) in October

Luxembourg, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Moolec Science SA (NASDAQ:MLEC) ("The Company", "Moolec"), a science-based food ingredient company, announced today the harvest confirmation of US campaigns for genetically engineered plant-grown products GLASO™ and Piggy Sooy™ during October 2024.GLASO™ and Piggy Sooy™ US Harvest AnnouncementGLASO™ (gamma-linolenic acid -GLA- in safflower oil) campaign located in Idaho consists of 600 planted acres of genetically modified safflower, mainly for commercial purposes. As a result of the harvest, Moolec is expecting to produce between 300 to 400 tons of safflower seeds that contain high levels of GLA. To allocate most of the upcoming GLASO™ production, Moolec has secured an offtake agreement with a major global CPG company, targeting the US market in 2025. Following a successful and rigorous audit from Moolec's CPG customer, production is set to begin in late 2024.The Company is also developing a broader commercial strategy to reach larger markets and clients. Moolec's GLASO™ product contains almost 3 times more GLA than conventional sources such as borage and primrose oil, making it the most concentrated GLA oil available on the market.Piggy Sooy™ (porcine myoglobin in soybean seeds) field trials are being carried out in 3 different US locations: Ohio, Missouri and Iowa. Main purposes for the campaign are product development (sampling), seed increase and gathering of environmental and regulatory data to continue Moolec's US-FDA approval pathway. The Team also projects a remarkable first open field performance for its bioengineered soybean Piggy Sooy™ after recent approval for cultivation from USDA-APHIS. This has set an unprecedented milestone in biotechnology last April, with Moolec becoming the first Molecular Farming company to obtain this kind of clearance for food crops growing animal proteins in US territory.Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder Martín Salinas stated: "Our commitment to scaling Moolec's Molecular Farming Technology is demonstrated by our GLASO™ campaign and the field trials of Piggy Sooy™. These efforts not only reinforce our position as pioneers in the industry but also lay the foundation for sustainable solutions in agriculture and biotechnology." He then finished by remarking: "One acre of Piggy Sooy™ could potentially produce pork meat proteins equivalent to 10 pigs, reducing water footprint, land usage and CO2 emissions. This is a clear demonstration on how we promote environmental improvements throughout all our operations. Our aim is to heal the meat production system."Contact InformationPress & Mediacomms@moolecscience.comInvestor Relationsir@moolecscience.comRelated FilesMoolec Confirms US Harvest And Promising Yields For Plant-Grown Products GLASO™ And Piggy Sooy™ In October - 2024.09.05SOURCE: Moolec Science Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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ARCEOs’ Conference 2024 Held in Indonesia: Achieving Sustainability through Digital Innovation ACN Newswire

ARCEOs’ Conference 2024 Held in Indonesia: Achieving Sustainability through Digital Innovation

Bandung, W Java, Indonesia, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 44th ASEAN Railway CEOs’ Conference (ARCEOs’ Conference) was successfully held in Bandung, Indonesia, from September 2-5, 2024. With the theme "Driving Sustainability with Digital Innovation," this year’s ARCEOs’ Conference focused on sustainable and eco-friendly railway development supported by digital transformation in safety and service aspects.Indonesia's Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi and delegates of 8 ASEAN railway operators share in the opening of The 44th ASEAN Railway CEOs' Conference (ARCEOs' Conference) in Bandung, Indonesia. Representing Indonesia, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) (KAI) was appointed as the organizing committee for the ARCEOs' Conference, which was attended by seven other ASEAN railway operators including Keretapi Tanah Melayu (Malaysia), Vietnam Railways (Vietnam), Ministry of Public Works and Transport (Cambodia), Lao National Railways (Laos), Philippine National Railways (Philippines), Myanma Railways (Myanmar), and State Railway of Thailand (Thailand).ARCEOs' Conference delegates experience the first high-speed train in ASEAN, Whoosh In his address, Minister of Transportation of Republic of Indonesia Budi Karya Sumadi highlighted that Indonesia is currently experiencing significant growth in the railway sector with the operation of the first high-speed train in the ASEAN region, Whoosh."Moreover, in urban rail transportation, Indonesia is expanding its MRT network with ongoing construction, in addition to the Jabodebek LRT, and the latest is the Autonomous Rail Transit in Nusantara as the next capital city," he explained.The introduction of high-speed trains aims to advance transportation in Indonesia to enhance connectivity and the economy between Jakarta and Bandung through modern, eco-friendly mass transit.With the high-speed train, passengers need not worry about long travel times, as the Jakarta-Bandung route is covered in just 28 minutes, with a maximum speed reaching 350 km/h. Featuring more spacious and modern interiors, the high-speed train offers three classes with a total capacity of up to 601 passengers and dedicated spaces for the disabled.The event included several working group sessions to share best practices and discuss various issues ranging from the implementation of digital technology, railway human resource development, digital marketing, service transformation, to the application of high-tech railways like high-speed trains.KAI CEO Didiek Hartantyo stated that the goal of the 44th ARCEOs’ Conference is to strengthen relationships and cooperation among railway operators and industry stakeholders in ASEAN. Didiek emphasized that working together allows for achieving greater accomplishments and truly realizing the ASEAN spirit of mutual benefit, shared success, and resilience in facing various challenges."This year, our theme is 'Driving Sustainability with Digital Innovation.' We believe this theme stems from the global challenges we face, including the urgent need to address climate change, improve operational efficiency, and meet the growing demand for more sustainable transportation options. Additionally, advancements in technology and changes in customer demands play a significant role in shaping our focus," Didiek said.Delegates had the opportunity to experience the Whoosh train from Padalarang Station in Bandung, West Java, to Halim Station in Jakarta, followed by a tree planting activity. In addition to Whoosh, delegates had the chance to ride the Panoramic Train, designed to offer panoramic views along the journey with large windows on both sides.Furthermore, to support environmental sustainability and digital innovation, KAI deployed electric vehicles during the ARCEOs’ Conference, provided eco-friendly souvenirs, and used an app as an information platform throughout the event."We believe this conference will not only strengthen cooperation among railway operators but also promote sustainability and digital innovation in the spirit of ASEAN unity. Together, we can build a future where railways connect our nations and support ASEAN's growth and success," concluded Didiek.For more information, please contact: Anne Purba VP of Public Relations PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Email: anne@kai.id Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show elevates style aesthetics ACN Newswire

Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show elevates style aesthetics

HONG KONG, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show rounded off the first day of CENTRESTAGE, the annual Asian fashion extravaganza, last night (4 September). Building on the previous year's fusion of fashion and ballet, this year's event took interdisciplinary collaboration one step further, enlisting Weeds of Fire director Steve Chan to narrate the latest collections of four Hong Kong fashion brands – ANGUS TSUI, röyksopp gakkai, selfFab. and Z I D I – through cinematic storytelling, inviting the audience to explore the fashion realm from a new perspective.The show received enthusiastic acclaim from a multitude of industry professionals, celebrities and fashion enthusiasts. Notable attendees included Jennifer Yu, Alfred Hui, Philip Ng and Karl Ting.Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), CENTRESTAGE is now in full swing, running until 7 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year's fashion showcase brings together participants from 18 countries and regions and features a record-breaking 250 local and international brands. For the first time, the event spans four days and offers free admission for fashion buyers and members of the public to explore and shop.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4fXbqQdCelebrities at the Fashion Hong Kong Runway ShowJennifer Yu(wearing ANGUS TSUI)Alfred Hui(wearing ANGUS TSUI )Philip Ng(wearing selfFab.)Karl Ting(wearing ANGUS TSUI )(wearing Z I D I)Gigi & Sabrina Cheung(wearing röyksopp gakkai)ANGUS TSUI (Designer: Angus Tsui), Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Brand: ANGUS TSUI; Collection: GIGERPaying homage to the surrealist painter, sculptor and designer HR Giger, renowned for his contributions to the Alien film, Tsui’s latest collection blends futuristic elements with a sustainable ethos, embodying the brand's dedication to environmental conservation and design ingenuity.röyksopp gakkai (Designer: Chan Brun), Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Brand: röyksopp gakkai; Collection: citta-matraThe collection draws inspiration from the 1990s’ Japanese magical girl manga series Hime-chan's Ribbon created by Megumi Mizusawa, combining fashion with fantasy through the illustrations of artist Han Teng, creating a unique and dreamy collection through vintage handkerchief patchwork.SelfFab. (Designer: Menu Tsai), Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Brand: SelfFab.; Collection: RE-SYNTHDELICThe RE-SYNTHDELIC series draws inspiration from 1980s’ electronic music, merging uniform aesthetics with electronic music elements. The designs range from sportswear to everyday uniforms like school and work attire, symbolising a shift from routine conformity to celebrating liberation, breaking free from uniformity and expressing individuality through the incorporation of electronic music elements.Z I D I (Designer: Nathan Moy), Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Brand: Z I D I; Collection: Escher = mc2The series draws inspiration from Albert Einstein's iconic equation and Escher's infinite staircases, incorporating unexpected twists in each piece, disrupting traditional notions of functionality and challenging the wearer's perception of clothing, transcending the ordinary. WebsitesCENTRESTAGE: www.centrestage.com.hkCENTRESTAGE buyer online registration: https://bit.ly/3QNzd7M Fashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com.hk/enHong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): www.fashionally.com/enMedia enquiriesBest Crew Public Relations & MarketingDiana Tang Tel: (852) 9199 6723 Email: diana.tang@bestcrewpr.comReni Kwok Tel: (852) 6291 4283 Email: reni.kwok@bestcrewpr.comHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Snowy Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgTo view press releases in Chinese, please visit http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tcAbout Fashion Hong KongFashion Hong Kong is a series of international promotional events organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to promote Hong Kong fashion designers and labels in the global fashion arena.Since 2015, Fashion Hong Kong has actively participated in international fashion weeks and renowned events to showcase Hong Kong’s unique and diversified designers, with footprints in New York, London, Paris, Copenhagen, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai.About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 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. About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.CCIDA’s website: www.ccidahk.gov.hk.Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Hong Kong Services Sector Set for Mainland Sustainability Windfall ACN Newswire

Hong Kong Services Sector Set for Mainland Sustainability Windfall

HONG KONG, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A new report has found that 99% of mainland-based businesses have made a commitment towards sustainable investment over the next three years. Hong Kong has emerged as their first choice for sourcing the necessary range of related professional services.The findings come as part of Seizing Opportunities in China’s Sustainable Investment, a joint research report published today by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).Hong Kong: Key facilitator of sustainable developmentThe report was compiled after the two organisations surveyed 283 companies on their medium-term sustainability objectives. The research programme, which also included in-depth interviews with key industry representatives, aimed to evaluate the progress made by China-based businesses, as they align themselves with the Central Government's environmental priorities and explore the possibilities offered by green financing.Commenting on the significance of the survey, Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research, said: ‘As Asia’s leading green finance hub, Hong Kong has the potential to make a significant and lasting impact on Mainland China’s move to an ever more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.’‘With the city’s own progress to establishing itself as an international green finance and technology centre gathering pace, it is gratifying to see that its success to date is being widely recognised across the mainland. This vote of confidence confirms we are on the right trajectory to work with businesses throughout the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), within China as a whole and along the Belt and Road countries/economies.’Christina So, Head of ACCA Hong Kong and GBA Lead, said: ‘This study has delivered invaluable insights into the evolution of sustainable business practices in China, making it an essential reference tool for anyone looking to explore business opportunities throughout the country. It also underscores the need for a high standard of competence and a clear understanding of the sustainability agenda among finance and accounting professionals, something that we at ACCA are committed to delivering.’Healthy sustainable business practicesAnother key research finding was that the vast majority of survey participants are prioritising meeting the government’s policy objectives in the environmental impact space, especially with regard to substantially reducing carbon emissions.Many companies also highlighted other benefits of adopting greener business practices, including enhanced access to green finance and establishing positive brand values on an international basis.Barriers to sustainable investmentDespite the overwhelmingly upbeat sentiment with regard to adopting and implementing green protocols, many research respondents also reported ongoing challenges. These challenges are often slowing the rate at which agreed measures can be fully actioned. Chief among these concerns are cost pressures – cited by 82% of respondents – with an expectation that any return on investment in enhanced sustainability practices may not be evident in the short term.While many respondents were enthusiastic about exploring green financing, there was also uncertainty over how best to access these channels. Regardless of this, some 70% of respondents agreed that they were considering using a green financing channel to meet their future needs.Responding to the challenges facing the mainland business community, Wing Chu, Principal Economist of the HKTDC, said: ‘Despite the cost pressures highlighted, a major proportion of corporations is committed to investing in sustainability practices as a way to generate long-term value.’‘Interestingly, only a smaller fraction currently perceives the lack of knowledge and talent as challenges. However, they are keen on tapping into green financing to address their future needs. This approach is especially noteworthy, as numerous corporations are set to expand their investment in China and are committed to executing this growth sustainably.’Opportunities in green financingThe awareness of green financing options in China is still relatively low, with some 47%-56% of respondents indicating a lack of familiarity with many of the available options. Some 71% of respondents, however, maintained that they were willing to make wider use of green financing channels, including green loans and green bonds, while reducing their reliance on traditional financing options.Detailing how the local professional services sector has evolved to meet these challenges, Sam Chen, Regional Lead, Policy & Insights for ACCA China, said: ‘As businesses increasingly prioritise sustainable practices, understanding the local context and utilising green funding and technology has become crucial. There is now a wider understanding that a comprehensive approach to sustainability is essential, if businesses are to progress towards a more sustainable future, while continuing to deliver in value terms.’Respondents and interviewees for this research report were drawn from ACCA’s member community in China, which comprises finance professionals across a variety of key sectors, working at the forefront of an ever-changing business landscape.To further capture the green opportunities along the region, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the HKTDC are organising the ninth edition of the Belt and Road Summit, which will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 11-12 September.The event will gather green and ESG experts to facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation on green development and sustainable finance, while showcasing Hong Kong's green industry capabilities globally. Under the theme of Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road, there will be thematic breakout sessions on green development, infrastructure and financing.Seizing Opportunities in China’s Sustainable Investment (full report):https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTc5MTE4NzAzOQPhoto download: https://bit.ly/3z7laqvThe HKTDC and the ACCA today jointly released a research report entitled Seizing Opportunities in China’s Sustainable Investment. The press conference was chaired by (from right to left): Wing Chu, Principal Economist of the HKTDC; Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research; Christina So, Head of Hong Kong and GBA Lead, ACCA; and Sam Chen, Regional Lead, Policy & Insights – China, ACCAMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Anson WongTel: (852) 3428 3413Email: awong@yuantung.com.hkLouise SongTel: (852) 3428 5691Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAgnes WatTel: (852) 2584 4554Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.orgACCAJacqueline LamTel: (852) 2973 1106Email: jacqueline.lam@accaglobal.comHKTDC Media 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 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. About ACCAWe are ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a globally recognised professional accountancy body providing qualifications and advancing standards in accountancy worldwide. Founded in 1904 to widen access to the accountancy profession, we’ve long championed inclusion and today proudly support a diverse community of over 252,500 members and 526,000 future members in 180 countries. ACCA now has over 29,000 members and 125,000 future members in China, with representative offices and contact points in 11 cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Shenyang, Qingdao, Wuhan, Changsha, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR.ACCA's unwavering commitment to building sustainable economies is at the heart of our global vision. Through our policy positions and insights, we strive to inform and influence decision-makers, promote ethical and responsible business practices, and support the transition to a better future. Find out more at accaglobal.com/hk or follow ACCA Hong Kong on social media: www.facebook.com/ACCA.HongKong | www.instagram.com/acca_hk | www.linkedin.com/showcase/acca-hong-kong | WeChat ID: ACCA_China Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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DENSO Fukushima Launches Production of Inverters JCN Newswire

DENSO Fukushima Launches Production of Inverters

KARIYA, JAPAN, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO Corporation will start inverter production at DENSO Fukushima Co., Ltd., to reinforce its manufacturing capability in Japan and enhance the DENSO Group’s competitiveness in the electrification field. DENSO Fukushima is a DENSO Group company that manufactures automotive thermal products, such as air conditioners and engine cooling modules (ECMs), and fuel system components for gasoline engines. While the company will continue to produce these products, it has established a new inverter production line at Plant No. 2, with product shipments beginning today.DENSO started producing inverters, which are essential components for automotive electrification technology, in 1997*. Now, the company has the largest share of the global automotive inverter market, reflecting the product’s high demand cultivated through excellent quality and performance.DENSO has been manufacturing inverters at the Hirose Plant in addition to the Anjo Plant, which is the global mother plant for electrification in Japan. Foreseeing the acceleration of electrification, DENSO made the strategic decision to launch inverter production at DENSO Fukushima as well.With the latest production expansion to three plants in Japan, DENSO now globally manufactures inverters at eight plants in four regions, including DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. in North America, DENSO Manufacturing Hungary Ltd. in Europe, and Tianjin DENSO Electronics Co., Ltd., Tianjin DENSO Engine Electrical Products Co., Ltd., and DENSO (Guangzhou Nansha) Co., Ltd. in China. This enables the company to rapidly meet inverter demand worldwide.By expanding the production of inverters, which are key to realizing a sustainable mobility-oriented society, the DENSO Group will quickly and flexibly meet the various needs of customers and further enhance its competitiveness in the electrification field.*This includes the period when inverters were produced at Toyota Motor Corporation’s Hirose Plant. In April 2020, due to the consolidation of the electronic components business between Toyota and DENSO, the Hirose Plant was transferred to DENSO.References:Please visit our website for more information about DENSO’s inverters and initiatives taken at DENSO Fukushima,About DENSO’s InvertersDENSO’s Core Technology Created by the Collaboration of Its Expertswww.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/tech-design/techlinks_electrification_2/About DENSO FukushimaFeature Page: Hydrogen energy as the key to achieving zero carbon emissionswww.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/feature/hydrogen/Local Production for Local Consumption: Building a Next-Generation Energy Model in Fukushimawww.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/project/fukushima_factory/ Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Typhoon special arrangements for CENTRESTAGE Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Salon de TIME ACN Newswire

Typhoon special arrangements for CENTRESTAGE Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Salon de TIME

HONG KONG, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As the Hong Kong Observatory has announced that the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 will be issued at 6:20pm, CENTRESTAGE, Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME will be closed by that time.If the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is cancelled at or before 2:00 pm on 6 September, the fairs will re-open two hours after the signal is cancelled, and the fairs’ opening hours for the remaining period will be extended to 7:30pm (Friday) and 7:00pm (Saturday).The fairs, however, will remain closed for the day if the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is cancelled after 2:00 pm on 6 September.Websites:CENTRESTAGE: www.centrestage.com.hkCENTRESTAGE buyer online registration: https://bit.ly/3WYjnNIFashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com.hk/enHong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): www.fashionally.com/enHong Kong Watch & Clock Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwatchfair/enSalon de TIME: https://www.hktdc.com/event/te/enMedia enquiries:CENTRESTAGEBest Crew Public Relations & Marketing:Diana Tang Tel: (852) 9199 6723 Email: diana.tang@bestcrewpr.comReni Kwok Tel: (852) 6291 4283 Email: reni.kwok@bestcrewpr.comHKTDC Communications and Public Affairs Department:Snowy ChanTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgHong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, Salon de TIMEJohnny Tsui Tel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgBubble MaTel: (852) 2584 4369Email: bubble.ma@hktdc.orgTo view press releases in Chinese, please visit http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tcAbout HKTDCEstablished in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body dedicated to creating opportunities for Hong Kong's businesses. With more than 50 offices globally, including 13 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China, Asia and the world. With over 50 years of experience, the HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to provide companies, particularly SMEs, with business opportunities on the mainland and in international markets, while providing business insights and information via trade publications, research reports and digital channels including the media room. For more information, please visit: http://www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Eisai Accelerates Progress in Oncology Research with New Data at ESMO Congress 2024 JCN Newswire

Eisai Accelerates Progress in Oncology Research with New Data at ESMO Congress 2024

TOKYO, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today the presentation of research across various types of cancer from its oncology portfolio and pipeline during the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2024, which is taking place virtually and in-person in Barcelona, Spain from September 13 to 17.First presentation of results from the first interim analysis of the Phase 3 LEAP-012 trial evaluating lenvatinib(LENVIMA®), the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor discovered by Eisai, plus pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®), the anti-PD-1 therapy from Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, in combination withtransarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for the treatment of patients with unresectable, non-metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) will be featured in an ESMO Presidential Symposium (NCT04246177;Presentation: #LBA3).“The late-breaking data from the Phase 3 LEAP-012 trial add to a growing body of research that we have undertaken in hepatocellular carcinoma, reinforcing Eisai’s longstanding commitment to people living with thisdevastating disease,” said Dr. Takashi Owa, Chief Scientific Officer, Senior Vice President, Eisai Co., Ltd. “We are eager to share these findings at ESMO, alongside our other research on lenvatinib monotherapy and incombination with pembrolizumab, and pipeline developments, as this crucial scientific exchange fuels our mission to accelerate progress in oncology and help improve the lives of patients and families affected by cancer.”Additionally, a Mini Oral presentation will feature real-world evidence for patients with radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RAI-R DTC) treated with lenvatinib monotherapy in Europe and Canada (Presentation: #1926MO). Research into the use of lenvatinib monotherapy in patients with HCC from the Phase 4STELLAR study (Presentation: #964P) and from a real-world study utilizing the LINK (Liver cancer IN Korea) research network (Presentation: #972P) will be shared in poster presentations. An exploratory analysis from the Phase 3 LEAP-001 trial evaluating tumor response with lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab for patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma will also be presented (NCT03884101; Presentation: #737P).Research from Eisai’s pipeline includes a quality-of-life analysis from the Phase 3 EMERALD study in Japan evaluating either Eisai’s eribulin (HALAVEN®) or a taxane in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab inpatients with HER2-positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer (NCT03264547; Presentation: #373P); findings from a Phase 1b dose-expansion cohort evaluating E7386 (a CBP/β- catenin interaction inhibitor) in combination with lenvatinib in patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma with progression following prior anti-PD-(L)1 immunotherapy and platinum-based chemotherapy (NCT04008797; Presentation: #738P); as well as presentations for BB-1701, an antibody drug conjugate which combines an anti-HER2 antibody with Eisai’s approved anticancer drug eribulin via its linker, inpreviously-treated patients with HER2-positive or HER2-low unresectable or metastatic breast cancer (NCT06188559; Presentation: #437TiP) and non-small cell lung cancer patients with HER2 mutation/amplification(Presentation: #1296P; presented by Bliss Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd), respectively.This release discusses investigational compounds and investigational uses for FDA-approved products. It is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy and safety. There is no guarantee that any investigational compounds or investigational uses of FDA-approved products will successfully complete clinical development or gain FDA approval.The full list of Eisai presentations is included below. Regular abstracts will be made available via the ESMO websiteon Monday, September 9, at 12:05 AM Central European Summer Time (CEST). Late-breaking abstracts accepted for presentation at ESMO as a Proffered Paper or Mini Oral will be published on the ESMO website at12:05 AM CEST on the day of the presentation. Posters will be on display from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CEST on the day of their poster session.Cancer TypeStudy/CompoundAbstract TitleAbstract Type & DetailsLenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab Gastrointestinal Cancer LEAP-012Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) with or without lenvatinib (len) plus pembrolizumab (pembro) for intermediate stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): phase 3 LEAP-012 studyPresidential Symposium(Proffered Paper Session) Presentation #LBA3 September 14, 20245:36-5:48 PM CEST Endometrial Carcinoma LEAP-001Characterization of tumor response with lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab (LEN + Pembro) in the ENGOT-en9/LEAP-001 studyPoster SessionPresentation #737P September 14, 2024Lenvatinib Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Real-World EvidenceRadioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RAI-R DTC) patients treated with lenvatinib monotherapy: real-world treatment patterns and clinical outcomes in Europe and CanadaMini Oral PresentationPresentation #1926MO September 13, 20244:05-4:10 PM CEST Gastrointestinal Cancer Real-World EvidenceEfficacy and safety of lenvatinib vs. sorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma: a multi-center real-world study from the LINK research networkPoster SessionPresentation #972P September 16, 2024 STELLARLenvatinib (L) and sorafenib (S) in patients (pts) with advanced or unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC): an international, multicenter, phase 4 study (STELLAR)Poster SessionPresentation #964P September 16, 2024 Eribulin Breast Cancer JBCRG-M06/ EMERALDQuality-of-life outcomes in patients with HER2-positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer treated with eribulin mesylate in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab in the phase 3 JBCRG-M06/EMERALD studyPoster SessionPresentation #373P September 16, 2024Pipeline Endometrial Carcinoma E7386Global, phase 1b dose-expansion cohort of E7386 + lenvatinib (LEN) in patients (pts) with advanced (a) endometrial cancer (EC) that progressed on platinum-based chemotherapy (CTx) and an anti-PD-(L)1 immunotherapy (IO)Poster SessionPresentation #738P September 14, 2024 Breast Cancer BB-1701An open-label, multicenter, phase 2 study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BB-1701, a novel antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting HER2, in previously treated patients (pts) with HER2+ or HER2-low unresectable or metastatic (M) breast cancer (BC)Poster SessionPresentation #437TiP September 16, 2024 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer BB-1701A phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BB-1701 in advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients with HER2 mutation/amplification (Presented by Bliss Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)Poster SessionPresentation #1296P September 14, 2024In March 2018, Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada), through an affiliate, entered into a strategic collaboration for the worldwide co- development and co-commercialization of lenvatinib, both as monotherapy and in combination with the anti-PD-1 therapy from Merck &Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, pembrolizumab. Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA are studying the lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab combination through the LEAP (LEnvatinib And Pembrolizumab) clinical program in various tumor types across multiple clinical trials.In May 2023, Eisai entered into a joint clinical trial collaboration agreement with Bliss Biopharmaceutical (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Zhejiang Province, China, “BlissBio”), for BB-1701, a HER2-targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC), with option rights for a strategic collaboration. Eisai is currently investigating BB-1701 in a Phase 2 clinical trial in Japan and the United States for breast cancer, and BlissBio is investigating aPhase 1/2 clinical trial in the United States and China for HER2-expressing solid tumors.1. Eisai’s Focus on CancerEisai acknowledges “Oncology” as one of its key strategic areas, and will continue to focus on the discovery and development of anti-cancer drugs within drug discovery domains including “tumor microenvironment”, “proteostasis disruption”, “cell linage and cell differentiation”, and “inflammation, hypoxia, oxidative stress and cell senescence” under the Deep Human Biology Learning (DHBL) drug discovery and development organization. Eisai aspires to discover innovative new drugs with new targets and mechanisms of action from these domains with the aim of contributing to the cure of cancers.(1) KEYTRUDA® is a registered trademark of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA.(2) E7386 is created through collaboration research between Eisai and PRISM BioLab Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kanagawa)(3) The presentation with TiP (Trial in Progress Submission) attached to the abstract number indicates that the study is in the intermediate stage, and the presentation does not report the final study results.(4) The majority of participants in the Phase 3 LEAP-012 trial had intermediate stage HCC per Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging, however, the study also enrolled participants with other BCLC stagesMedia Inquiries:Public Relations Department, Eisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Banle Group Announces 2024 Interim Results at Webcast ACN Newswire

Banle Group Announces 2024 Interim Results at Webcast

Kuala Lumpur, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Banle Group (NASDAQ: BANL) (“Banle” or “the Group”), a reputable marine fuel logistic company based in the Asia Pacific, announced today it will file its Interim report on Form 6-K for the year ended June 30, 2024 on Thursday, September 12, 2024.Banle Group will host a webcast on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 10:00 am HKT or Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 10:00 pm ET. Company management will discuss the Group’s business strategies and recent developments at the webcast.Company management attending:Mr. Teck Lim Chia – Chairman & Chief Executive OfficerMr. Raymond Chiu – Chief Financial OfficerMs. Venus Zhao – Investor Relations & Public Relations DirectorRegistration for the webcast is now open. Analysts and investors who wish to join the webcast are invited to register via the following link: https://webcast.roadshowchina.cn/SHMrSGhud1hrRTZTNmRkZ0dMb09Hdz09- End -About the Banle GroupCBL International Limited (Nasdaq: BANL) is the listing vehicle of Banle Group, a reputable marine fuel logistic company based in the Asia Pacific region that was established in 2015. We are committed to providing customers with one-stop solution for vessel refueling, which is referred to as bunkering facilitator in the bunkering industry. We facilitate vessel refueling mainly through local physical suppliers in over 60 major ports covering Belgium, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, Panama, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam, as of August 28, 2024. The Group actively promotes the use of sustainable fuels and is awarded with the ISCC EU and ISCC Plus certifications.For more information about our company, please visit our website at: https://www.banle-intl.comMedia InquiriesCBL International LimitedEmail: investors@banle-intl.comStrategic Financial Relations LimitedShelly Cheng Tel:(852) 2864 4857Iris Au Yeung Tel:(852) 2114 4913Email: sprg_cbl@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Launch of IOWN Network Solution for 400Gbps High-Speed Inter-Data Center Connections that Reduces Construction and Operation Costs by 50%, and power consumption by 40% JCN Newswire

Launch of IOWN Network Solution for 400Gbps High-Speed Inter-Data Center Connections that Reduces Construction and Operation Costs by 50%, and power consumption by 40%

TOKYO, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The IOWN Network Solution (400G) (hereinafter, The Solution) combines the IOWN-related technologies of NTT Corporation (NTT) and those of IP Infusion Inc. (IP Infusion)(1), a leading software company in the United States, to realize high-speed, high-capacity, and low-power consumption communication.NTT and ACCESS Co., Ltd. (ACCESS)(2) have been strengthening the collaboration of the R&D and productization of network OS as well as sales and support in the global market through a capital and business alliance(3) to develop the IOWN.Today, nine companies, NTT, NTT Advanced Technology Corporation (NTT-AT), ACCESS, IP Infusion, Broadcom Inc. (Broadcom), Edgecore Networks Corporation (Edgecore), UfiSpace Co., Ltd. (UfiSpace), Fujitsu Optical Components Ltd. (FOC), and NEC Corporation (NEC), are announcing that they are ready to provide the solution to realize 400Gbps high-speed data center connectivity by their close collaboration, with their technologies and products. This solution will be sold by NTT-AT and IP Infusion.With this solution, customers such as data center operators and telecommunication carriers can construct simple and lower cost inter-data center networks based on 400G ZR/ZR+ for high-speed and long-distance transmission. This will contribute to a 50% reduction in the construction and operation costs of the network equipment(4), 40% reduction in power consumption(4), and rack space.1. BackgroundThe rapid increase in power consumption has become a social issue as the data amount in data centers increases due to the development and spread usage of generative AI and machine learning. As the data amount is expected to further increase in the future, there are growing expectations for low-cost construction of high-speed connections between data centers to distribute expanding data calculation processing and low-power consumption.In constructing high-speed data center connections, software-hardware integrated network devices with a limited number of optical transceivers options are usually used in the current network, which poses a problem in terms of investment efficiency. In response, there is a need to improve investment efficiency through the software and hardware disaggregation and the flexible selection of optical transceivers.2. IOWN Network Solution (400G) OverviewThis solution provides a switch/router capable of long-distance transmission at 400Gbps. Its software and hardware are disaggregated, it’s consisted of a network OS (software), a white box switches/routers (hardware), and a 400G ZR/ZR+ optical transceivers (optical transceiver). Depending on the needs, customers can combine optical transceivers that comply with the open standard and is fully validated.Figure 1. IOWN Network Solution (400G) Overview Features of IOWN Network Solution (400G)FOC and NEC optical transceivers are equipped with NTT Innovative Devices Corporation's Photonics-Electronics Convergence devices that achieve low-power and stable transmission performance and comply with the open standard specifications.A switch/router is realized by combining Network OS and white box switch/router, and customers can select the appropriate combination from the multiple white box switches/routers and optical transceivers to meet the needs. (Fig. 2)By combining the transponder functions in switches/routers, it reduces procurement and maintenance cost, power consumption, rack space usage, and construction lead time (Fig. 3).Network OS that combines technologies of NTT and ACCESS/IP Infusion that provides a rich set of functions that contribute to advance maintenance and operation quality improvement of customer networks.Figure 2. Combination of Network OS, White Box Switch/router, and Optical Transceiver for the IOWN Network Solution (400G) Figure 3. Switch/router Integration of Transponder Functions with IOWN Network Solution (400G)3. Solution Providing FormationThis solution is provided as a package of components from the following formation with one-stop and total support, from construction to 24/7 maintenance and operation.Figure 4. Formation for Providing IOWN Network Solutions (400G)4. Customer InquiriesPlease contact the sales representative of NTT-AT and IP Infusion.5. Future DevelopmentsNTT, NTT-AT, ACCESS, IP Infusion, Broadcom, Edgecore, UfiSpace, FOC, and NEC will keep collaborating with their technologies and products to meet the needs for high-speed and large-capacity connections between data centers, high-speed and large-capacity back-end networks in data centers, and reduction of power consumption.In addition, we will meet the needs for the advancement of the data center related networks, such as the realization of high-capacity, low-delay, and low-power communication between data centers and various sites by connecting to IOWN APN.6. EndorsementNetwork OS ContributorsTakehiko Kawazoe, Senior Executive Vice President, NTT"The presence of various global partners is essential to the promotion of IOWN. We are pleased that a new IOWN solution combining the technologies of NTT's IOWN and each company will be offered to the world. The NTT Group will continue to work with global partners to release IOWN products as soon as possible and contribute to advance the customer networks. By implementing IOWN, which is a next-generation communication platform with high capacity, low latency, and low-power consumption, we will contribute to realize a well-being society."Tadashi Ito, President, NTT-AT"As a member of the NTT Group, NTT-AT is working on the distribution of IOWN technologies. We expect that the launch of IOWN network solutions will accelerate the spread of IOWN technologies. We will provide total systems/solutions that combine the network OS "Beluganos", which NTT has developed together with IP Infusion, the optical transceivers and white box device, and will actively contribute to the realization of the software-based and open architecture that NTT has been leading. Although Beluganos has been primarily deployed in data center networks so far, we will expand it into new business areas such as carrier and enterprise networks, and even as an IOWN solution from now on, aiming to develop our business as a system and service provider of IOWN solutions together with domestic and overseas partners."Kiyo Oishi, President and CEO, ACCESS"ACCESS has grown by developing products and services that leverage innovative new telecom technologies, such as mobile Internet and IP-TV, to deliver new experiences in our daily lives. As generative AI technology rapidly advances, the high-speed, low-power communication technology realized by IOWN can overcome the challenges faced by modern data centers. IOWN will provide a new business opportunity for ACCESS by making widespread AI experiences available to everyone. We are extremely proud to be able to expand this solution globally alongside our wonderful partners."Atsushi Ogata, CEO and President, IP Infusion"We are proud to partner with NTT in the development, go-to-market, and distribution with 24/7 support through a single point of contact for the NTT IOWN Network Solution, based on OcNOS. OcNOS continues to be relevant as the industry's most mature and supported networking operating system for white box deployments in the industry and is positioned to be the platform for powering the next generation of computing and network applications."White Box Switch/Router ContributorsRam Velaga, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Switching Group, Broadcom"As a provider of switching, routing, and high-speed digital signal processing technology for AI/ML and data center networking, Broadcom is committed to the vision of the IOWN Global Forum. We are excited to collaborate with NTT and other members of the community to drive transformative changes in the connected world."Andy Wu, Chairman and President, Edgecore"Edgecore is thrilled to collaborate with NTT, to drive the collective success of IOWN journey. With the robust design and manufacturing quality from our experienced team, Edgecore provides 400G open networking switches/routers to meet market requirements. Together, we are not just building a network, but fostering an ecosystem for growth, creativity, and excellence through our long-term partnership."Vincent Ho, CEO, UfiSpace"UfiSpace leads in open networking innovation, fulfilling the need for high-speed, large-capacity inter-data center connectivity. Our participation in the IOWN Network Solution (400G) ensures our customers’ benefit from greater choices, flexibility, and optimized total cost of ownership."Transceiver ContributorsTakashi Yamane, President, FOC"FOC has been providing cutting-edge optical transceivers that contribute to developing the communication infrastructure of society since coherent transmission was first introduced. We are pleased that our open standards-based coherent optical transceivers are recommended for use in the IOWN network solutions ecosystem. We will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by developing and providing cutting-edge technologies that meet the needs of our customers."Michio Kiuchi, Corporate Executive Vice President and President of the Telecom Services Business Unit at NEC Corporation"NEC is pleased to announce co-creation activities with IOWN Network Solutions. The optical transceivers provided by NEC conform to open standard specifications and achieve low power consumption by incorporating Photonics-Electronics Convergence devices and optical integrated components from NTT Innovative Devices. Going forward, NEC will continue to provide optical transceivers that support open networks and contribute to large-capacity, low-power networks between next-generation data centers."(1) IP Infusion, a 100% subsidiary of ACCESS, has network OS technology, knowledge, and support capabilities, as well as a global delivery and operation structure. IP Infusion's OcNOS network operating system has been named as a "Leader" and "Outperformer" in GigaOm's Radar Report for all 3 network operating systems categories for 4 consecutive years and has sold over 50,000 licenses worldwide.(2) ACCESS provides advanced IT solutions centered on mobile and network software technologies for telecommunications, energy infrastructure, and other industries around the world. It has the capability and know-how to develop virtualization technology in over 1.5 billion mobile software and network software that has been widely adopted by hundreds of companies.(3) NTT and ACCESS Sign Capital and Business Alliance for Development of IOWN (2023.12.12)Related Links: https://group.ntt/jp/newsrelease/2023/12/12/pdf/231212aa.pdf(4) On our assumed environment(5) Within the NTT Group, NTT conducts R & D and NTT-AT commercializes the technology.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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万利集团发布2024年中期业绩并举办线上发布会 ACN Newswire

万利集团发布2024年中期业绩并举办线上发布会

吉隆坡, 2024年9月5日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 万利集团(以下简称「万利」或「集团」)(美国纳斯达克交易所代码:BANL)亚太地区知名的燃油供应服务商,今天公布将于2024年9月12日(星期四)向美国证券交易委员会提交截至2024年6月30日的2024年中期业绩。万利集团将于香港标准时间2024年9月13日(星期五)上午10时举行或美国东部时间2024年9月12日(星期四)晚上10时举行「2024年中期业绩发布会」线上发布会。在发布会上,公司管理层将讨论集团的商业策略和最新发展情况。出席公司管理层:谢威廉先生 – 主席兼行政总裁赵承忠先生 – 首席财务总监赵慧女士 – 投资者关系及公共关系总监发布会现已接受登记。我们诚邀分析师和投资者通过以下连结进行登记: https://webcast.roadshowchina.cn/SHMrSGhud1hrRTZTNmRkZ0dMb09Hdz09 - 完 -关于万利集团万利集团成立于2015年,以CBL International Limited(纳斯达克:BANL)在纳斯达克股票市场上市。我们致力于为客户提供一站式燃油供应服务,被业内称为燃油供应服务商。截至2024年8月28日,我们主要通过当地实体供应商为船舶提供燃油加注服务,遍布比利时、中国、香港、印度、日本、韩国、马来西亚、毛里裘斯、巴拿马、菲律宾、新加坡、台湾、泰国、土耳其和越南,共覆盖超过60个港口。 集团积极推动可持续燃料,并已取得ISCC EU和ISCC Plus认证。如欲了解更多资讯,请到集团网站 https://www.banle-intl.com 浏览。传媒垂询CBL International Limited电邮:investors@banle-intl.com纵横财经公关顾问有限公司郑松雪 电话:(852) 2864 4834欧阳蔚雯 电话:(852) 2114 4913电邮: sprg_cbl@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Fujitsu and MoBagel revolutionize business processes through accelerated AI prediction JCN Newswire

Fujitsu and MoBagel revolutionize business processes through accelerated AI prediction

Kawasaki and Las Vegas, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and MoBagel Inc. today announced that Fujitsu has provided AI technology from its Fujitsu Kozuchi service for use in Decanter AI, an AutoML platform developed by US-based AI startup MoBagel Inc. This new solution, designed to accelerate AI-driven predictions, will be available globally starting from September 5, 2024 and is born out of a strategic partnership between the two companies established in December 2023.Fujitsu Kozuchi AutoML, which automates the construction of machine learning models, and Wide Learning™, a part of the explainable AI technology Fujitsu Kozuchi XAI, are being provided to MoBagel under license. By integrating Fujitsu’s AI services into Mobagel’s Decanter AI platform, the two companies have enabled the creation of advanced AI models that are both accurate and cost-effective, while streamlining data analysis. With this solution, the two companies will drive AI innovation and help more businesses and organizations achieve faster AI-driven transformation.How the technology speeds up AI predictionsThe AI prediction acceleration solution integrated into Decanter AI includes three key features.(1) Data Verification and Anomaly Scoring:The input data are validated using Decanter AI’s processing technology to ensure accurate and efficient modeling. This scoring system flags the data as being either “Healthy”, “Moderate”, or “Critical” based on its integrity and relevance. This system ensures that the dataset is accurately evaluated for optimal use in analysis and modeling and will give suggestions on how to refine the data for better management.(2) Algorithm Recommendation System:The Algorithm Recommendation System based on Fujitsu Kozuchi AutoML technology suggests the most suitable machine learning models. This improves modeling efficiency and accuracy.(3) Deriving Actionable Insights through Feature Analysis:After the data are analyzed by the chosen machine learning models, Feature Analysis based on Wide Learning™ identifies key features and illustrates importance and relevance using weighted combinations. The identified features are then interpreted and summarized by a large language model and reported in natural language.The figure below illustrates Decanter AI being used to identify people who are likely to purchase car insurance. The data verification and anomaly scoring stage checks past purchase data for outliers and eliminates anomalous entries. The algorithm recommendation system suggests the most accurate model for predictions, in this case the random forest model. Finally, Feature Analysis technology ascertains the most important features for identifying individuals likely to purchase car insurance and adds weighted values. This analysis is then translated into natural language through a language learning model.Figure 1: An example of Decanter AI being used to predict car insurance purchasing behavior The incorporation of Fujitsu Kozuchi AutoML and Wide Learning™ into Decanter AI, enables the system to recommend an optimized machine learning model four times faster than was previously possible while maintaining accuracy. In addition, feature analysis powered by Wide Learning™ technology generates actionable recommendations by making relationships easier to find through its use of natural language. This AI solution is highly adaptable, cost-effective, and can be deployed quickly.Hideto (Ted) Okada, SVP and Head of Technology Strategy Unit, Fujitsu Limited, comments:“Fujitsu’s suite of advanced AI services provided through Fujitsu Kozuchi make it a leading player in the enterprise AI market . By providing Fujitsu’s expertise to innovative startups such as MoBagel we are helping our customers to rapidly adopt AI and contributing to the development of new AI offerings.”Adms Chung, CEO of MoBagel Inc., comments:“We are thrilled to partner with Fujitsu, as together we have introduced innovative AI technology that addresses the industry’s most critical challenges: accuracy, speed, and cost-efficiency in AI transformation. By integrating Fujitsu AutoML and Wide Learning into MoBagel's AI platform, we improve the development and integration of AI models, making them more explainable and better aligned with business impacts. This collaboration enables businesses to create AI applications or AI agents faster, more reliably, and cost-effectively, bringing us closer to our vision of building AI together and beyond.”Future PlansMoBagel, in collaboration with the team at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, will conduct a PoC for utilizing this solution in financial crime prevention. The PoC will take the form of a hands-on workshop where participants use Decanter AI to analyze large volumes of trading data and rapidly identify unusual behavior and suspicious trading patterns.Fujitsu and MoBagel will continue to deliver AI solutions to customers across industries empowering them to transform and streamline their business processes.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.About MoBagelMoBagel is a Gartner-recognized AI/ML platform committed to empowering users to make informed, data-driven decisions seamlessly. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with seven global offices including Tokyo, Taipei, and Singapore, MoBagel has assisted over 11,000 brands in deploying AI to create a more resilient future.Using generative AI and machine learning technologies, we develop multiple AI Agents that enhance business process automation and foster precise decision-making in critical areas such as sales & marketing, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing. Our platform significantly reduces the typical AI implementation timeline from 12 months to just 1 month, enabling businesses to rapidly address challenges through swift model creation, testing, and deployment.Press Contacts:Fujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiriesMoBagel Inc.E-mail: us@mobagel.com Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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美国指责俄罗斯在11月大选前散布虚假信息

(SeaPRwire) - (华盛顿) — 拜登政府周三宣布了一系列广泛的行动,旨在揭露俄罗斯在 2024 年美国大选中的影响力,包括对两名俄罗斯国营媒体公司员工提出刑事指控,以及查封克里姆林宫用于传播虚假信息的互联网域名。 这些措施反映了美国政府试图破坏俄罗斯持续存在的威胁,美国官员长期以来一直警告说,这种威胁有可能在选民中制造不和谐和混乱。华盛顿表示,尽管联邦调查局正在调查伊朗对唐纳德·特朗普竞选活动的黑客攻击以及对乔·拜登-卡马拉·哈里斯总统竞选活动的破坏企图,但俄罗斯仍然是选举的主要威胁。 其中一起刑事案件指控两名 RT 公司的员工,该公司是一家由俄罗斯政府资助的媒体机构,曾被美国司法部认定为外国代理人,他们秘密资助了一家位于田纳西州的内容创作公司,发布了近 2000 个包含俄罗斯宣传内容的视频。被告仍然逍遥法外,他们使用了假身份,而这家公司并不知道自己被俄罗斯利用。 在另一项行动中,官员宣布查封了 32 个互联网域名,这些域名被克里姆林宫用来传播俄罗斯宣传,削弱全球对乌克兰的支持。 司法部长梅里克·加兰表示,这些行动与俄罗斯利用国家媒体招募不知情的美国网红传播宣传和虚假信息有关。 情报机构此前指控俄罗斯正在利用虚假信息试图干预选举。这些新举措表明了美国担忧的程度,并预示着将对涉嫌参与者采取法律行动。 “今天宣布的行动突出了某些外国政府为了破坏美国民主制度所采取的极端手段,”美国国务院表示。“但这些外国政府也应该知道,我们不会容忍外国恶意行为者有意干预和破坏自由和公平的选举。” 副司法部长丽莎·莫纳科上个月在一次演讲中表示,俄罗斯仍然是对选举完整性的最大威胁,她指责俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔·普京及其“代理人”在干预行动中使用了越来越复杂的技术。他们正在针对特定的选民群体和摇摆州选民,企图操纵总统和大选结果。他们决心利用不知情的美国人在社交媒体上散布宣传,以推动有利于俄罗斯利益的叙述。” 围绕俄罗斯的许多担忧集中在旨在影响 11 月投票的网络攻击和虚假信息活动上。这些策略包括利用 RT 等国家媒体宣传反美信息和内容,以及使用假网站和社交媒体账户网络来放大这些说法并将它们注入美国人在线对话中。通常,这些网络会利用极具争议的政治话题,例如移民、犯罪或 。 在许多情况下,美国人可能不知道他们在网上看到的内容是起源于克里姆林宫还是被克里姆林宫放大。 “俄罗斯正在采取全政府的方式来影响选举,包括总统竞选,”国家情报总监办公室的一名官员今年夏天在一次简报中说。这名官员在与该办公室协商的规定下,要求匿名。 与克里姆林宫有关的团体越来越多地雇佣俄罗斯境内的营销和传播公司,将制造数字宣传的一些工作外包,同时掩盖自己的踪迹,官员们在与记者的简报中说。 两家这样的公司是今年 3 月美国宣布的新制裁的主题。当局说,这两家俄罗斯公司创建了假网站和社交媒体个人资料来传播克里姆林宫的虚假信息。 然而,最终目标是让美国人散布俄罗斯的虚假信息,而不质疑其来源。人们更有可能相信并转发他们认为来自国内来源的信息,官员们说。旨在模仿美国新闻媒体的假网站和人工智能生成的社交媒体个人资料只是两种方法。 俄罗斯大使馆留下的信息尚未得到立即回复。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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老铺黄金首启2024年中期业绩说明会 ACN Newswire

老铺黄金首启2024年中期业绩说明会

香港, 2024年9月4日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) — 2024年9月3日,老铺黄金(股份代号:6181)在北京东方君悦大酒店举办2024年上半年业绩说明会,这是老铺黄金登陆资本市场后第一次大型交流活动,吸引了三百余位境内外投资者、分析师的积极参与和广泛关注。老铺黄金执行董事兼副总经理冯建军先生及副总经理、财务总监李佳女士就公司2024年上半年业务回顾及展望、主要经营业绩和财务数据进行了详细介绍。同时,老铺黄金董事长、总经理和研发总监徐高明及管理层就投资者普遍关心的问题进行了解答。今年上半年,老铺黄金实现营业收入35.20亿元,同比增长148.3%;实现净利润5.88亿元,同比增长199%。继2023年业绩大幅增长之后,老铺黄金在2024年上半年业绩再创新高。在消费市场面临着深刻变化的当下,老铺黄金聚焦品牌战略定位,凭借在品牌定位、产品品质、渠道布局和线下门店场景上显著的差异化竞争优势,老铺黄金持续保持超越行业的强劲增长势头,开创了行业市场新高!恪守高端品牌定位,品牌影响力持续扩大老铺黄金是经中国黄金协会认证的“我国率先推广「古法黄金」概念的品牌,也是中国古法手工金器专业第一品牌”。老铺黄金坚持战略聚焦,凭借多年的市场积累,在市场已形成了显著的品牌溢价能力,尤其在高净值人群中,已具足显著高的品牌认可度。坚持产品持续优化、推新迭代,始终引领行业产品市场趋势老铺黄金拥有一整支创新能力强、专注且专业的研发团队,老铺黄金经过多年的产品定位专注,并持续生产加工工艺革新,在行业内首创「足金镶嵌钻石」产品和「金胎烧蓝」产品。在公司文化和研发创新机制的保障下,持续研发出合符市场消费趋势和时代时尚审美的经典产品,强力支持品牌营收的持续增长。国内门店优化、新店拓展稳步推进公司的门店数量稳步扩张,对比2023年同期,老铺黄金新增的6家门店位于广州太古汇、南京德基广场、杭州万象城、北京国贸商城、天津万象城和香港尖沙咀广东道等核心商圈。2024年3月31日,老铺黄金在香港尖沙咀广东道开设的旗舰店盛大启幕,这座位于海港城对面的三层街边门店建筑面积逾1,000平米,是老铺黄金目前面积最大的单体门店,也是公司探寻大店商业模式和推进国际化进程中的重要一步。单店店效快速提升老铺黄金的店效快速提升。2024年上半年,老铺黄金的同店销售增长超过100%,门店店均收入超过2023年全年水平。根据弗若斯特沙利文的资料,老铺黄金以中国内地单店平均收入在2024年上半年度于行业收入排名第一。在上半年黄金消费整体表现不佳的大背景下,老铺黄金的门店却因经常排起消费长队而在社会受到热议。未来,老铺黄金将恪守高端品牌定位,坚持「品牌国际化和市场全球化」的市场战略,不断强大品牌市场影响,持续产品研发创新和工艺革新,不断推进产品升级迭代,致力打造具足中国经典文化价值和国际竞争力的中国高端黄金珠宝品牌,开创行业一个新的时代! Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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比恐龙杀手更大的小行星将太阳系最大卫星撞歪

(SeaPRwire) - 6500万年前导致恐龙灭绝的小行星撞击事件可能是一次重大的宇宙灾难,但它与大约40亿年前发生在木星卫星木卫三上的一场更大的撞击事件相比,简直是小巫见大巫。这是一项发表在《科学报告》上的研究得出的结论,该研究表明,遥远的木卫三被这场久远之前的轰炸完全撞偏了。 木卫三是木星最复杂的卫星之一,也是整个太阳系中最令人着迷的天体之一。它是唯一已知的拥有自身磁场的卫星,据信它拥有一个深达60英里的咸水海洋,位于95英里厚的岩石外壳之下。这使得它成为生命潜在出现的理想场所。木卫三的直径近3300英里,也是太阳系最大的卫星——甚至比直径3030英里的水星还要大。但这并不意味着它不会受到撞击。 与我们的月球一样,木卫三也是潮汐锁定——这意味着它始终将同一面朝向其母星。在20世纪80年代,天文学家发现木卫三远侧中心存在着一个辐射状的涟漪状沟壑系统,其直径超过1000英里。这样的伤疤只能是撞击形成的——但其撞击力有多大一直不清楚。撞击的规模可能对木卫三的内部结构和温度产生影响,而这反过来又可能对生命的出现产生影响。现在,日本神户大学的行星学家平田直之认为,他对撞击的力量和撞击物的尺寸有了更多了解。 平田直之运行了一个计算机模型,估计留下涟漪的撞击物必须至少有185英里宽——与杀死恐龙的小行星相比,绝对是巨大的——尤其考虑到木卫三和地球的相对尺寸。撞击地球的小行星直径不超过10英里,或者说地球7917英里直径的0.112%。木卫三的小行星完全是其直径的5%。 这种撞击不仅留下了一道伤疤,还将木卫三撞歪了。根据平田直之的计算,木卫三的远侧,即涟漪所在的区域,曾经位于木卫三的北极地区。但撞击的力量和撞击小行星的额外重量使木卫三倾斜了。正如2015年发现的那样,类似的撞击导致冥王星也发生了类似的倾斜,冥王星是一颗矮行星,它以相对于围绕太阳公转轨道倾斜57度的角度旋转。这次撞击导致了冥王星五颗卫星的产生。 木卫三将在2034年得到更深入的研究,届时欧洲航天局于2023年发射的木星冰卫星探测器(JUICE)将抵达木卫三并进入其轨道。平田直之希望这能进一步扩展天文学家对木卫三和类似卫星的了解。 “我想了解木卫三和其他木星卫星的起源和演化,”他在与他的研究发布相关的声明中说。“我相信,未来可以进行进一步的研究,应用于冰卫星的内部演化。”本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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Friendly Technologies 将在 Network X 2024 上展示先进的 TR-369/USP 设备管理平台 Finance

Friendly Technologies 将在 Network X 2024 上展示先进的 TR-369/USP 设备管理平台

(SeaPRwire) - 巴黎, 2024 年 8 月 29 日 — 全球物联网和设备管理解决方案领导者 Friendly Technologies 很高兴宣布其将参加 Network X 2024,并在宽带论坛展馆 7/8 号展位展出。该活动将在巴黎举行,将成为 Friendly Technologies 展示其尖端的 TR-369/USP(统一设备管理)解决方案以及一系列其他创新设备管理技术的平台。 Network X 是一个全球领先的活动,汇集了电信和物联网行业中最有影响力的思想领袖。作为此次盛会的参与者,Friendly Technologies 将展示其旗舰设备管理平台,旨在简化和优化连接设备的整个生命周期。 Network X 的主要亮点: 统一设备管理 (UDM):Friendly 的 TR-369/USP 平台使服务提供商能够高效地管理任何网络上的任何设备,无论使用何种协议。此综合解决方案支持 TR-069、TR-369、OMA-DM 和 LwM2M,使其成为市场上最通用的可扩展平台。 可扩展且安全的解决方案:凭借管理着全球数百万台设备的运营商级、经过现场验证的平台,Friendly Technologies 为服务提供商确保了无与伦比的可靠性和安全性。 Wi-Fi 管理 Plus:Wi-Fi 管理 Plus 包含高级 Wi-Fi 优化功能,使服务提供商能够分析和解决 Wi-Fi 相关问题,同时提供连接家庭内用户体验的整体视图。 Friendly QoE: Friendly QoE 收集关键数据并提供警报,提供对用户体验的全面分析。该系统根据 Wi-Fi 强度、互联网连接质量和设备性能生成独特的家庭评分。 参加宽带论坛研讨会: Tzvi Skapinker,Friendly Technologies 的首席运营官,将在 10 月 8 日 和 9 日的宽带论坛研讨会上发表演讲,讨论服务货币化和管理家庭解决方案创新等关键行业主题。 “我们很高兴能成为 Network X 的一部分,并通过我们的 TR-369/USP 平台展示设备管理的未来,”Skapinker 说。“我们的解决方案旨在满足服务提供商不断变化的需求,为他们提供工具,以提供卓越的客户体验并管理日益复杂的物联网和智能家居生态系统。” Friendly Technologies 邀请 Network X 2024 的所有与会者访问宽带论坛展馆 7/8 号展位,探索其创新解决方案如何能够在不断增长的互联世界中提高效率,降低运营成本并增强服务交付。 关于 Friendly Technologies Friendly Technologies 是面向物联网、智能家居和 TR-069/TR-369 设备管理的运营商级平台的领先提供商。Friendly Technologies 的解决方案在全球拥有超过 200 个部署,使服务提供商和物联网公司能够安全高效地管理数百万台设备。Friendly Technologies 被 Frost & Sullivan 评为统一设备和智能家居管理领域的全球领导者,并不断进行创新,确保其客户始终走在时代的前沿。 了解更多信息,请访问 SOURCE Friendly Technologies本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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Indigo 悄然面世,将 AI 带入住宅交易 Finance

Indigo 悄然面世,将 AI 带入住宅交易

(SeaPRwire) - 继Burnett诉NAR案之后,Indigo为房地产经纪人、买家和卖家提供简化的沟通、竞标和谈判流程,以适应变化。 纽约, 2024年8月15日 — ,市场上首个AI驱动的房产交易平台,今天正式推出,并与Compass、Keller Williams、eXp、RE/MAX等领先的房地产经纪人和团队合作。Indigo将在北卡罗来纳州夏洛特推出,未来几个月将在更多市场推出。 Indigo的旗舰产品Home Checkout将行业从搜索门户提升到交易平台,为市场带来前所未有的透明度。Indigo的Contracts AI和自动化平台简化了所有沟通、竞标和谈判,为房地产经纪人、买家和卖家提供愉快的、透明的交易体验。 利用AI为市场带来透明度。 随着行业里程碑式的和解协议将佣金解耦,经纪人与买家和卖家合作方式的重大转变正在进行。如今,经纪人和他们的客户正在经历重大的变化,面临着沟通挑战,并对被新行业模式抛弃感到不安。Indigo的技术解决了这种新现实,并赋予房地产专业人士引领行业发展的力量,为他们的买家和卖家带来透明度、数据智能和市场首创的方案。 典型的房产交易涉及数十份表格,数百页内容,涉及多个人。Indigo的AI自动化将合同和流程转换为相互关联的智能工作流程,从而节省时间、减少人为错误,并使流程直观易懂。凭借自动映射、提取和连接合同的能力,Indigo能够从佣金到报价等方面实时展现市场趋势。 “作为独立平台,我们通过促进开放、透明的房产交易来帮助所有市场参与者——房地产经纪人、买家和卖家。我们相信这将成为新的行业模式。随着行业从以搜索为中心向以交易为中心模式转变,消费者和经纪人将要求更便捷、更直观的体验,”Shaival Shah,Indigo的联合创始人兼首席执行官说。 “为了将新的行业模式推向市场,必须改进信息、实时情报和决策能力,以促进市场应得的透明度。重新构想新的体验和工作流程基础设施需要强大的技术实力。” Shah说。 “Indigo的专有AI模型正是这样做的——解决以前不可能解决的新问题和现有问题。为了服务于更现代、更透明的体验,我们相信这是我们应该加倍努力的方向。” 推出Indigo的Home CheckoutIndigo是首个将房产上市和报价统一到一个简单协作体验中的房产交易平台。 Indigo帮助挂牌经纪人通过上市店面获得卖家想要的条款,这些店面传达重要的卖家偏好、推动需求,以及收集和验证所有报价。 Indigo帮助买方经纪人在几秒钟内——从任何设备——使用其Contracts AI驱动的写作和验证功能撰写合规的报价和代理合同。 这为买家和卖家提供了前所未有的透明度,让他们了解卖家的愿望、市场需求和谈判情况。 “随着房地产行业迅速发展,对准确、及时的市场数据需求变得至关重要。现在,经纪人和客户依赖于数据驱动的洞察力来应对交易的复杂性,并做出明智的决定。Indigo提供了一个利用AI提供这些关键洞察力的尖端平台,使其成为行业变革者,”Kourosh Sharifi,RE/MAX Executive的首席财务官说。 Indigo由资深企业家Shaival Shah、Wei Gan、Paul Kim和Frances Bryant共同创立,他们汇集了在构建和运营全国性房地产科技品牌方面的成熟经验。Shaival和Wei之前创办了Ribbon,一个拥有超过100,000名经纪人的先驱现金报价平台,每年提供$20B/年的房产报价。Paul是Ribbon的首席架构师,领导Indigo的人工智能和架构开发。Frances曾任Ribbon的房地产主管,领导Indigo的房地产和运营。 关于Indigo Indigo是市场上首个AI驱动的房产交易平台。作为独立平台,Indigo统一了买卖体验,为房地产经纪人、买家和卖家带来前所未有的透明度、洞察力和便捷性。随着行业格局的变化,Indigo无缝管理从佣金到成交的沟通、竞标和谈判,形成一种协作体验。借助Indigo的Contracts AI,经纪人和房地产团队可以无缝地调整和连接核心合同、工作流程和流程,从而生成洞察力,为他们的买家和卖家提供美好的交易体验。 SOURCE Indigo本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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经济衰退担忧超过加息对市场的影响 Finance

经济衰退担忧超过加息对市场的影响

(SeaPRwire) - 随着全球经济继续与迫在眉睫的衰退威胁作斗争,投资者情绪发生了重大转变。最近的市场分析表明,对经济衰退即将到来的担忧现已超过了对加息的担忧。这种关注点的转变对企业和投资者都具有深远的影响。 从历史上看,央行一直将利率调整作为管理经济稳定的主要工具。然而,随着经济衰退的阴影越来越大,此类措施的有效性正受到质疑。投资者越来越担心更广泛的经济放缓,这可能会带来超出利率变化直接影响的深远后果。 一个突出的例子是最近主要科技股的表现。亚马逊 (NASDAQ:AMZN) 和苹果 (NASDAQ:AAPL) 等公司的股价已因市场焦虑而波动。尽管盈利强劲且市场地位稳固,但这些巨头也无法幸免于经济衰退的普遍担忧。 金融行业也感受到压力。通常会从更高的利率中获益的银行和金融机构,现在正在应对贷款需求减少和违约增加的可能性。这种双刃剑导致该行业采取谨慎态度,许多机构正在重新评估其风险策略。 在企业界,企业正在为潜在的负面影响做好准备。各个行业的公司都在修改其预测并收紧预算,以应对经济放缓。这种先发制人的谨慎态度反映在股市上,波动性已成为新的常态。 消费者信心,衡量经济健康状况的重要指标,也受到打击。随着通货膨胀压力持续存在且工作保障变得不确定,消费模式正在发生变化。这种消费者行为的转变可能会影响零售业和服务业,这些行业严重依赖可支配支出。 此外,全球供应链在之前的干扰后已经不堪重负,现在面临着更多挑战。在不确定性加剧的情况下,企业正在努力维持库存水平和管理成本。这种供应链压力预计将进一步加剧经济不稳定,加剧投资者担忧。 总之,当前的市场环境是经济衰退担忧胜过加息的环境。投资者和企业必须谨慎地应对这种不确定的形势,在追求增长的同时,也要努力降低风险。随着形势的发展,保持知情和适应性将是取得成功的关键。 脚注:本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。 从历史上看,利率调整一直是管理经济稳定的主要工具。 . 金融行业面临着贷款需求减少和违约增加的双刃剑。 .
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PAUL MASSON 白兰地和 PAUL WALL 携手推出 PAUL MASSON ICE,为今夏带来清凉体验 Finance

PAUL MASSON 白兰地和 PAUL WALL 携手推出 PAUL MASSON ICE,为今夏带来清凉体验

(SeaPRwire) - 灵感来自休斯顿说唱歌手的标志性珠宝,Paul Masson ICE 是一款多感官白兰地,带有柑橘味,并以其他品牌无法比拟的冰爽口感收尾。 路易斯维尔,肯塔基州, 2024 年 8 月 5 日 — 嗖!这个夏天气温突然下降,这要归功于 Paul Masson Brandy 和“冰人”本尊 Paul Wall 的最新合作。隆重推出 Paul Masson ICE,一款多感官白兰地,拥有浓郁的橘子和葡萄柚风味,并以冰爽的口感收尾。凭借“Covered in Ice” 和“Grillz” 等歌曲,这款全新的 Paul Masson 酒款向 Wall 的镶满钻石的歌词和标志性的引人注目的珠宝致敬。 “我从来没有喝过像 Paul Masson ICE 这样的酒。它在结尾带来的冰爽感是无与伦比的,像我脖子上的冰一样冰冷,”Wall 说。“喝 Paul Masson ICE 没有错的方式。你可以把它和柠檬水、桃茶或我最喜欢的柠檬汽水混合在一起。难道你不觉得是时候在席卷全国的热浪中加入一点“ICE”了吗?!” Paul Masson Ice 酒瓶上的磨砂设计突出了这款酒独特的冰爽效果。包装还采用了变色技术,当酒瓶放入冰箱,酒液达到 40 度时,酒瓶的浅蓝色标签会变成深蓝色。作为对这位南方音乐人的另一个致敬,Paul Masson ICE 的酒精度为 59PF,指的是 Wall 在休斯顿德克萨斯州 Southlea 大街 5900 号发行了他的热门专辑“The People's Champ”时居住的地方。 “继我们去年极其成功的与 Paul 合作的派对之后,我们希望与 Paul Wall 更加紧密地合作,为粉丝们创造一些怀旧、有趣和互动的东西。Paul Masson ICE 向 2000 年代初期致敬,当时两位 Paul 都开始崭露头角,”Paul Masson Brandy 的副总裁 Jess Scheerhorn 说。“现在,粉丝们可以体验 Paul Wall 的歌词并‘制造自己的冷锋’,享受这款酒带来的令人难以置信的冰爽体验。” 去年,数千名消费者参与了“与 Paul 欢聚”的活动,这是两位传奇人物 Paul 之间的第一次合作。最终,一位粉丝赢得了在他们的家乡举办私人派对的机会,Wall 在派对上表演了他最受欢迎的歌曲,用他最喜欢的 Paul Masson 产品为酒吧备货,甚至还赠送了一套定制的烤肉架。 Paul Masson ICE 色泽清澈,具有清爽的柑橘风味和冰爽的口感,现在已通过 Sazerac 的经销商网络在美国各地的大部分非店面零售店广泛销售。它有 50ML、375ML 和 750ML 瓶装。 Paul Masson ICE 加入 Paul Masson 家族,该家族包含粉丝最喜欢的酒款,包括 VS、VSOP、桃子、苹果等。2023 年春天,该品牌在其系列中添加了椰子、巧克力、水果宾治、葡萄、香草和西瓜口味。 有关更多信息和未来新闻,请在社交媒体上关注 #PaulMassonICE 并关注 Paul Masson Brandy 的 。 关于 Paul Masson Brandy Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy 以 100 多年的知识为基础,提供多功能性和卓越的味觉体验。从橡木陈酿过程到选择最优质葡萄的精心呵护,Grande Amber 秉承了 Paul Masson 辉煌的传统。有关更多信息,请访问 。 关于 Paul Wall 说唱歌手、DJ 和企业家 Paul Wall 是德克萨斯州最成功的独立音乐家之一。Wall 在 2005 年发行了他的主要专辑“The People's Champ”,该专辑在 Billboard 杂志的 200 强排行榜上排名第一,并很快获得了白金唱片认证。2007 年,Paul Wall 因与 Nelly 和 Jermaine Dupri 合作演唱的歌曲 GRILLZ 获得格莱美最佳说唱组合表演提名。Paul Wall 也是一位狂热的企业家。1998 年,Wall 与如今世界著名的珠宝商 Johnny Dang 合作销售定制金烤肉架。这对搭档已经建立了遍布全球的名人客户群,每天从他们奢华的休斯顿珠宝店售出 100 多个烤肉架。 Paul Wall 被称为“人民冠军”,因为他一直在德克萨斯州的贫困社区工作。飓风哈维来袭后,Wall 和他的妻子 Crystal 打开了 Crystal 健身房的大门,为受灾群众收集物资和捐款。每年夏天,Wall 都会举办“重返校园”背包赠送活动,以鼓励学生重返校园的热情。 SOURCE Sazerac本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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