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Dhaka & Singapore, Oct 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Summit LNG Terminal II Co Ltd (“SLNG II”), a unit of Summit Group, has urged the Government of Bangladesh to reverse its decision to terminate the third Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (“FSRU”) project in the country.SLNG II said it had received a notice from the Bangladesh Oil, Gas & Mineral Corporation (“Petrobangla”) on 7 October notifying the termination of the project situated at Moheshkhali in Cox’s Bazar.The Moheshkhali terminal (“2nd FSRU”) in southeast Bangladesh is the second floating gas terminal project undertaken by Summit Group with a planned regasification capacity of 600 million standard cubic feet per day.In response to media queries, SLNG II wishes to clarify the following: 1) In late 2020, the Government of Bangladesh made a strategic decision to transition from coal-fired power generation to natural gas, a cleaner energy source. The initiative was also aimed at boosting gas supply to ensure energy security and support industrial growth. Summit Group submitted a proposal on 11 October 2021, to implement a FSRU on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis. The proposal was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 14 June 2023.The approval followed two years of extensive negotiations and consultations with international law firms to address the contractual and technical challenges.2) Summit, in collaboration with Petrobangla and Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Limited (“RPGCL”), finalized the Terminal Use Agreement (“TUA”) and Implementation Agreement (“IA”) on 12 October 2023. These were legally vetted and approved by the Cabinet Committee on 12 December 2023.3) SLNG II signed the TUA and IA on 30 March 2024 with Petrobangla and Government of Bangladesh (“GoB”) for the 2nd FSRU. On the same day SLNG II also signed a long-term Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) to supply 1.5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) to Petrobangla, starting in October 2026.4) To fulfil the initial conditions precedent (“CPs”) of the agreements signed on 30 March 2024, SLNG II has to date committed investments of approximately USD 15 million to implement the 2nd FSRU.5) The termination notice received on 7 October 2024 was issued on the basis that the agreements signed on 30 March 2024 had not become effective as a performance bond was not submitted within 90 days as stipulated, i.e. on 28 June 2024. SLNG II said that as that date fell on a Friday (not a banking day in Bangladesh), the performance bond was delivered on the next possible working day, with acknowledgement by Petrobangla.6) SLNG II’s lawyers have confirmed that SLNG II had not breached any CPs of the agreements of 30 March 2024. Even if any CP was delayed, Petrobangla did not notify SLNG II within the agreed 30-day window and had therefore deemed the CP as accepted.“SLNG II is owned by Summit Power International Limited (“SPIL”), the largest private sector investor in energy in Bangladesh with a proven track record of developing long-term infrastructure projects in a responsible and transparent manner. SPIL has stated that our investments have helped to catalyse foreign direct investment (“FDI”) into Bangladesh. We respectfully urge the Government of Bangladesh to uphold the sanctity of contracts and to ensure that investors' rights are protected and treated fairly and equitably,” SPIL said.Media ContactWeR1 Consultants Pte LtdIsaac Tang and Shindy KaurWhatsApp (Text): (+65) 9748 0688summit@wer1.net Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

IBG's award-winning Australian Bitters, the first bitters to be sold by Sysco, is now available through Sysco.com, SyscoMarketplace.com, and SuppliesontheFly.comMarks expansion of IBG's sales channels for Australian Bitters in the U.S. beyond traditional alcohol distributors and into the foodservice categoryU.S. is the largest bitters market by volume in the $11 billion global bitters market which is expected to grow to $14 billion by 2030SEVEN HILLS, AUSTRALIA, Oct 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Innovation Beverage Group Ltd, ("IBG" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:IBG), an innovative developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, announced today that through its U.S. distributor, Buettner Global Services, a provider of high performance sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management, IBG's Australian Bitters is now available nationwide in the United States through Sysco.Sysco, the global leader in foodservice distribution, sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home. The company operates 340 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 730,000 customer locations.IBG's flagship product, Australian Bitters, is hand crafted in small batches in Australia from the finest natural botanical herbs and spices. Australian Bitters won the Gold Medal at the Los Angeles Spirts Awards and is available in every major U.S. city.Accounting for 40% of the global bitters market by volume, the U.S. is the most valuable bitters market in the world, with Australia being second, representing 13% of the global market by volume."We are very excited to expand availability of our award-winning Australian Bitters brand to the world's largest market, and with the largest food distributor. With a shared commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Sysco, brings extensive industry experience and a robust distribution network. Together, we aim to make Australian Bitters more accessible to restaurants, bars, and consumers across the United States," commented IBG's Chief Executive Officer, Dean Huge.About Innovation Beverage GroupInnovation Beverage Group is a developer, manufacturer, marketer, exporter, and retailer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands for which it owns exclusive manufacturing rights. Focused on premium and super premium brands and market categories where it can disrupt age old brands, IBG's brands include Australian Bitters, Bitter Tales, Drummerboy Spirits, Twisted Shaker, and more. IBG's most successful brand to date is Australian Bitters, which disrupted a 200-year-old market leader, giving the Company a market dominating position in several territories including a partnership in Australia with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Established in 2018, IBG's headquarters, distillery, innovation, and manufacturing facility are located in Sydney, Australia with a U.S. sales office is located in New Jersey. For more information visit: https://www.innovationbev.com/Forward Looking StatementThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information." This information and these statements, which can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, are made as of the date of this press release or as of the date of the effective date of information described in this press release, as applicable.The forward-looking statements herein relate to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "projects," "estimates," "envisages," "assumes," "intends," "strategy," "goals," "objectives" or variations thereof or stating that certain action events or results "may," "can," "could," "would," "might," or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) and include, without limitation, statements with respect to projected financial targets that the Company is looking to achieve.All forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company's management team. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that estimates, forecasts, projections, and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved or that assumptions do not reflect future experience. We caution any person reviewing this press release not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as several important factors could cause the actual outcomes to differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations, anticipations, estimates, assumptions, and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These risk factors may be generally stated as the risk that the assumptions and estimates expressed above do not occur.The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by Company or on behalf of the Company except as may be required by law.Contact:TraDigital IRJohn McNamara917-658-2602John@tradigitalir.comContact InformationJohn McNamaraInvestor Relationsjohn@tradigitalir.com917-658-2602SOURCE: Innovation Beverage Group Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

WATERLOO, ONTARIO, Oct 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), today unveiled new research highlighting the mounting pressure on software engineers and developers to balance rapid innovation with safety and security. The comprehensive survey of 1,000 embedded software developers and engineers from around the world revealed the growing tension between meeting tight project deadlines and maintaining functional safety, with 75% of respondents acknowledging that urgency often forces them to compromise on key safety requirements.Widespread Frustration Leads 74% of Developers to Consider Switching Operating SystemsWhile developers cite security (54%), cost control (52%) and safety certifications (48%) as their ‘top' considerations when selecting an operating system, the survey also highlights significant downstream challenges in each of these areas that have made the vast majority (74%) of respondents open to changing their existing OS. Indeed, of those required to meet international safety standards, 61% say it is extremely or very challenging to meet these specific standards with their current OS. Security concerns (36%) and lackluster performance issues (28%) are the two main reasons respondents are considering changing their current OS.Open-Source Platforms Preferred Yet Fall Short on Safety StandardsOpen-Source operating systems are the preferred foundational platform for almost half (44%) of developers, with an additional 25% indicating no preference for either Open-Source or proprietary offerings. Open-Source platforms are often adopted within development environments due to widespread familiarity with the technology and their open availability, but critically, they do not carry the same safety certifications as many proprietary options which go through rigorous verification and testing to achieve; validating and verifying each stage of the development process to ensure stringent international safety requirements are met."As we enter the era of 'Software-Defined Everything,' where devices and infrastructure increasingly rely on software for operations, new features, and innovation, the importance of functional safety (FuSa) and security are paramount," said John Wall, SVP and Head of BlackBerry QNX. "While 90% of organizations surveyed recognize this as a priority, developers are under growing pressure to meet deadlines and budgets, which is why pre-certified software is so important to enabling organizations to not only meet their goals but do so without compromise."Safety Certification Gaps Cause Costly Delays and Compliance IssuesWorryingly, the survey also revealed that nearly a third (31%) of all respondents admitted that their OS lacked the necessary safety certifications or only had ‘some' of them covered. This gap has no doubt contributed to delays for two-thirds of organizations as they grapple with the complexity, time, and cost-averaging $591,000 and 154 hours of company resources-needed to meet evolving safety standards.Security Vulnerabilities and Breaches Lead to Project DelaysSecurity also remains a pain point for developers, particularly for Open-Source operating systems, which are more likely to experience a breach (46% vs. 40% for proprietary systems). Of those who have encountered a security breach or vulnerability in their OS, 72% reported delays in project timelines directly due to security vulnerabilities, further exacerbating the challenges of maintaining both innovation and robust, secure systems."To thrive in a software-driven world, developers need an OS that prioritizes safety and security," added Wall. "Pre-certified, secure-by-design solutions allow teams to focus on innovation rather than troubleshooting. Choosing the right OS can significantly transform your business by minimizing headaches and enhancing efficiency."Other key findings include:While 73% of organizations prioritize operating system security, the frequency of applying security patches varies, with a notable average of 5 weeks between updates.Operating system issues can have a significant impact on project timelines, with 34% of organizations reporting that they have missed deadlines due to OS-related problems, with the average delay globally being one month.For more information on how BlackBerry QNX's portfolio of embedded software solutions can help accelerate safety-certification, ensure reliability and reduce development time, visit BlackBerry QNX.Methodology: Research was conducted in from July to September by Coleman Parkes and commissioned by BlackBerry QNX, surveying 1,000 embedded software developers and engineers across North America (USA and Canada), Europe (UK, France, and Germany), and APAC (Japan, South Korea).About BlackBerryBlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company's software powers over 235M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.Trademarks, including but not limited to BLACKBERRY and EMBLEM Design, are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.Media Contacts:BlackBerry Media Relations+1 (519) 597-7273mediarelations@BlackBerry.comSOURCE: BlackBerry QNX Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SANTA BARBARA, CA, Oct 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ZeroBounce today announces its latest product, an email warmup tool helping companies improve deliverability and email marketing ROI. This new addition to ZeroBounce's email validation and deliverability toolkit is especially helpful to sales professionals across all industries.ZeroBounce email warmup toolZeroBounce Warmup gradually repairs, builds, and maintains a positive sender reputation for new or tarnished email accounts, ensuring that emails can arrive in the inbox rather than landing in spam.The tool automates the warmup process by emulating existing sending patterns and slowly increasing the number of emails sent. It also simulates authentic, organic engagement by factoring in essential details like current engagement, prior sending habits, time zones, and more. Sales professionals and marketers can thus establish a better reputation with email service providers and land more emails in the inbox."Email deliverability is the backbone of any successful email program, and IP warming plays a crucial part in it," said Liviu Tanase, founder and CEO of ZeroBounce. "Our new email warmup tool gives businesses a powerful way to boost their inbox placement and ROI. Paired with our email verifier and deliverability toolkit, ZeroBounce Warmup helps every sender build trust with inbox providers."ZeroBounce's email warmup tool allows users to customize their email warmup process. Whether a company is launching a new domain, scaling up its email volume, or recovering from deliverability issues, the tool's flexible engagement rules help email performance.Default: A standard email warmup process gradually increasing interaction volume and ensuring a smooth transition to full-scale email engagements.Slow Pace: Ideal for new domains or IPs, this rule adopts a cautious approach and increases interaction to build trust with email providers.Repair: Designed for domains or IPs with deliverability issues, this rule helps restore sender reputation and credibility by focusing on targeted interactions.Boost: Perfect for established senders, this rule amplifies interaction volume during peak periods to boost engagement metrics.Protect: For businesses with consistent email performance, this rule maintains a steady pace of interaction for high inbox placement and click rates.ZeroBounce's email warmup services support sales pros and businesses at every stage of their email marketing journey and help them reach their audience. For more information about ZeroBounce Warmup, visit https://www.zerobounce.net/services/email-warmup.About ZeroBounceZeroBounce is an award-winning email validation, deliverability, and email-finding company that helps businesses improve their email performance. With a focus on accuracy, security, and customer support, ZeroBounce is the go-to choice for more than 350,000 customers worldwide.ZeroBounce's 99% accurate email validation service helps senders prevent bounces and maintain a good reputation. ZeroBounce's email deliverability toolkit further supports companies in reaching the inbox. Email Finder provides professionals with valid business email addresses to enhance their email outreach efforts, while DMARC Monitor helps organizations enhance domain security.For more information, visit https://www.zerobounce.net.Contact InformationCorina LesliePR Managersupport@zerobounce.net+1-888-500-9521SOURCE: ZeroBounce Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

加利福尼亚州圣巴巴拉, 2024年10月8日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - ZeroBounce今天宣布推出最新产品——邮件预热工具，帮助公司提升邮件投递率和电子邮件营销投资回报率。这一新工具是ZeroBounce邮件验证和投递工具包的重要补充，特别适合各行业的销售专业人士使用。ZeroBounce Warmup逐步修复、建立和维护新账户或受损账户的良好发件人声誉，确保邮件能够送达收件箱，而不是进入垃圾邮件。该工具通过模拟现有的发送模式，自动化预热过程，逐渐增加发送的邮件数量。它还通过考虑当前的互动情况、以往的发送习惯、时区等重要细节，模拟真实的、有机的用户互动。因此，销售专业人士和市场营销人员能够与电子邮件服务提供商建立更好的声誉，从而将更多邮件送入收件箱。“邮件投递率是任何成功邮件计划的基石，而IP预热在其中起着至关重要的作用，”ZeroBounce创始人兼首席执行官Liviu Tanase表示。“我们的新邮件预热工具为企业提供了一个强有力的方式，以提升其收件箱投递率和投资回报率。结合我们的邮件验证和投递工具包，ZeroBounce Warmup帮助每个发件人与收件箱提供商建立信任。”ZeroBounce的邮件预热工具允许用户自定义其邮件预热过程。无论是公司推出新域名、增加邮件发送量，还是从投递问题中恢复，该工具灵活的互动规则都有助于提升邮件表现。默认：标准的邮件预热过程，逐步增加互动量，确保顺利过渡到全面的邮件互动。慢速：适用于新域名或IP，此规则采取谨慎的方法，逐步增加互动以与电子邮件服务提供商建立信任。修复：专为存在投递问题的域名或IP设计，此规则通过集中针对性互动来恢复发件人声誉和可信度。提升：适合已有良好声誉的发件人，此规则在高峰期增加互动量，以提升参与度指标。保护：针对具有稳定邮件表现的企业，此规则保持稳定的互动速度，以确保高投递率和点击率。ZeroBounce的邮件预热服务支持销售专业人士和企业在电子邮件营销旅程的各个阶段，帮助他们触达目标受众。欲了解有关ZeroBounce Warmup的更多信息，请访问 https://www.zerobounce.net/services/email-warmup。关于 ZeroBounceZeroBounce是一家屡获殊荣的电子邮件验证、投递和电子邮件查找公司，帮助企业提升其邮件表现。ZeroBounce专注于准确性、安全性和客户支持，已成为全球超过35万客户的首选。ZeroBounce的99%准确率电子邮件验证服务帮助发件人防止邮件退回，维护良好声誉。ZeroBounce的邮件投递工具包进一步支持企业达到收件箱。Email Finder为专业人士提供有效的商业电子邮件地址，增强他们的邮件推广效果，而DMARC Monitor则帮助组织提升域名安全性。要了解更多信息，请访问我们的网站：https://www.zerobounce.net/联系方式: Corina Leslie PR Manager电子邮件: support@zerobounce.net电话: +1-888-500-9521资料来源: ZeroBounce Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Oct 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Evolve Capital has partnered Alta, Asia’s leading digital securities exchange for alternative assets, to offer seamless access to two of Evolve’s flagship sub-funds—the Evolve-Gifted Fund (EGF) and the ECM Opportunities Growth Fund (ECMOGF). This partnership will see both funds listed on Alta Exchange and broaden investment horizons, offering new avenues to tap into both private and public markets.The Flagship FundsThe ECM Opportunities Growth Fund aims to deliver capital appreciation by investing in high-potential SME opportunities across Asia, with a clear roadmap toward an eventual IPO exit. This strategy is designed to resonate with investors who seek a high probability of realised returns.The Evolve-Gifted Fund is an open-ended, multi-strategy fund that seeks to capitalize on opportunistic investments across both private and public markets. EGF strategically invests in a broad range of assets, including equities, debt instruments, ETFs, and private equity, across multiple sectors and geographies. This diversified, adaptive approach enables us to seize market opportunities while managing risk, with the aim of delivering long-term, risk-adjusted outperformance for our investors.Ted Low, Director for Evolve Funds, stated: “We are excited to offer this opportunity to enhance liquidity for investors interested in private equity assets, but have been deterred by traditional long lock-up periods. In regards to EGF, while our investors appreciate our long-term strategy, they often have short-term liquidity needs that require careful consideration. This partnership offers returns comparable to private equity without the traditional lock-up periods associated with such investments, ensuring they can achieve both immediate and future financial goals.”Jerry Chua, CEO of Evolve Capital, said "At Evolve Capital, we are thrilled for the launch of this partnership with Alta as it embodies our commitment to financial innovation. We are breaking down barriers for investors by digitizing the investment process, making it easier for them to access high-quality private market opportunities."Katherine Ng, Founder and Managing Partner, Katashe Solutions; Investor in Evolve Funds, stated: “As a Web3 solutions venture builder, I am thrilled to be at the forefront of collaboration as it represents a significant step forward in financial innovation, where we, as investors, can unlocking new opportunities to diversify our portfolios and gain exposure to a broader range of asset classes. The future of Real-World Assets (RWA) in digital finance is here, and I am excited to be invested.”Willie Chang, Head of Alta Exchange, said, “Partnering with Evolve allows us to give investors easier access to Asia’s high-growth sectors through our digital securities exchange. This collaboration expands investors' investment opportunities, helping them diversify and act quickly on unique market opportunities.”About Evolve CapitalEvolve Capital is a leading Singapore MAS licensed fund management company, offering tailored investment solutions to institutional and private investors worldwide. Evolve Capital leverages its extensive experience to drive consistent growth and capitalise on opportunities within its ecosystem. We have a panel of seasoned advisory professionals with extensive experiences, and offices across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and North America.Our StrategyEvolve Capital seeks to capitalise on high-growth opportunities, with a focus on sectors leveraging the new economy and digitization trends. We also target the consumer value chain, aiming to harness the disruptive dynamics in a region where increasing consumption is a key driver for growth.For more information, please visit our website.About AltaAs the leading licensed digital securities exchange for alternative investments in Asia, we are building critical capital market infrastructure backed by some of the most active securities brokerages and bookrunners on the Singapore Exchange - Phillip Securities, PrimePartners and Nomura Holdings (Japan).Empowering Private Markets: Through our Digital Exchange, we enable the tokenization and digital custody of alternative assets. This end-to-end solution simplifies and expedites the trading of smaller asset blocks, ultimately facilitating access and liquidity in private markets. We believe that access to capital markets are pivotal in all economies, we recognize that our role in building this critical infrastructure goes beyond facilitating trades; it paves the way for entrepreneurship, job creation, financial inclusion, and economic resilience, fostering a brighter future for emerging markets and economies.Innovative Financial Ecosystem: Our journey has seen us transition from securities trading and distribution of comprehensive products, including equities, private credit, funds, and asset-backed securities representing real world assets like whiskies and wines, to include fund management and digital custody.Visit us on https://alta.exchange/ Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

LOS ANGELES, CA and WATERLOO, ON, Oct 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, in conjunction with BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), whose BlackBerry QNX® technology is used by countless automakers around the world, announced today a Call for Entries for the third annual Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Innovator Awards, which celebrate the automotive industry's revolutionary transformation from hardware to software. After two groundbreaking years, MotorTrend is once again inviting the automotive industry to nominate exceptional individuals who are redefining how cars are designed, built, driven, and experienced.The SDV Innovator Awards is the first and only industry award program to celebrate the experts, leaders, and pioneers on the cutting edge of the massive disruption in the automotive marketplace. The future of mobility will be shaped by digital innovations powered by software that make our vehicles smarter, more connected, and more intuitive.The awards program bringing attention to SDVs has seen explosive growth since inception with nominations pouring in from global automakers and suppliers alike, resulting in world-renowned leaders receiving awards such as Sarah Tariq at Nvidia, Magnus Östberg at Mercedes-Benz AG and Doug Field at Ford. As the industry continues its evolution with new technologies like embedded AI behind the wheel, this year promises to be even more remarkable."Cars are evolving more rapidly than ever, with software and the features it delivers now key market differentiators," said MotorTrend Group Head of Editorial Ed Loh. "We're excited to kick off the third annual SDV Innovator Awards that pay homage to those who are making this extraordinary transition possible, from the imaginative work by the creative teams at automakers to the technical experts at automotive suppliers. We invite everyone to submit their nominations and showcase how outstanding individuals in their organizations are driving this revolution forward.""As we head into the third year of our collaboration with MotorTrend, QNX is as committed as ever to making a significant contribution to our shared global industry," said Carsten Hurasky, VP Marketing at BlackBerry QNX. "The SDV Innovator Awards program was established to recognize the outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the automotive industry through software and without a doubt, as we kick off the 2025 edition, there will be no shortage of visionary leaders to honor as the SDV revolution continues to advance."Underscoring the rapid transformations in SDVs over the past few years, MotorTrend has produced a sequel to the Coding the Car documentary that debuted in 2022. The new 26-minute investigative piece, Coding the Car 2.0, explores how Chinese automakers and others are embracing new technologies to help advance the next chapter of vehicle innovation.Coding the Car 2.0 also explores the consolidation taking place within the industry amidst global disruption, as the number of automotive brands has shrunk in China from more than 100 just eight years ago to fewer than half that number today. Finally, the documentary examines the vital importance of legacy automakers and brand affinity, pointing out that 15 of the top 20 electric vehicles sold around the world are made by companies that previously built gas-powered vehicles.Starting today, nominations are open for the following three SDV Innovator Awards categories:Pioneer: Recognizing individuals who have demonstrably broken new ground within the SDV space through research, development, and application of new automotive software.Leader: Honoring exceptional individuals in senior management positions who are leading teams that transform the automotive industry through the broad adoption and application of software solutions.Expert: Celebrating subject matter experts within specific SDV disciplines, such as AI, advanced driver assistance systems, digital cockpit, over-the-air updates, digital entertainment, autonomous technology, and more.Nominations may be submitted by visiting MotorTrend.com/SDVSurvey. MotorTrend's editorial team will conduct an exclusive and diligent screening process to identify the short list of finalists.Nominations will close at 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, October 11. Finalists will be announced in November 2024. The winners will be unveiled by MotorTrend during a private VIP ceremony and gala event in conjunction with CES 2025 in Las Vegas on January 7.The third annual SDVI Awards will showcase the visionaries who are redefining automotive innovation and forming the next chapter of the 120-year-old automotive story. To learn more about the latest information and guidelines for the third annual Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards, please visit blackberry.qnx.com/sdvawards.About MotorTrend GroupMotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, is the world's largest automotive media group dedicated to introducing, inspiring, and intensifying people's passions for the motoring world. Comprising more than 50 iconic brands including MOTORTREND, HOT ROD, ROADKILL and more, MotorTrend Group is the ultimate source of entertainment and information for both auto enthusiasts and car shoppers, with a monthly audience over 30 million in addition to over 70 million social followers. Featuring world-class automotive entertainment across the No. 1 television network for automotive fans, digital streaming channels, iconic events, the largest automotive social network, category-leading podcasts, over seven decades of print and digital editorial content, and cutting-edge resources for new car shoppers, MotorTrend embodies every corner of car culture. From electric vehicles to timeless classic customs, MotorTrend Group brings the latest motoring trends to fans of all generations.About Warner Bros. DiscoveryWarner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, Max, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Film Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.About BlackBerryBlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company's software powers over 235M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.For more information, visit BlackBerry QNX and follow @QNX NewsTrademarks, including but not limited to BLACKBERRY and EMBLEM Design, are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.MotorTrend Group:Scott Shaffstallscott.shaffstall@motortrend.comDrew MilfordDmilford@extensionpr.comArleigh DavisAdavis@extensionpr.comBlackBerry QNX:+1 (519) 597-7273mediarelations@BlackBerry.comSOURCE: BlackBerry QNX Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年10月7日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近期，在市场需求边际改善、下游应用驱动强劲、全球地缘风险波动等多重因素共振之下，全球铝市场经历了一波显著的价格上行，行业基本面呈逐步向好态势。当此机遇，东南亚顶级氧化铝生产企业Nanshan Aluminium International于9月26日向港交所递交了A1招股书，拟向资本市场发起冲击。根据弗若斯特沙利文的资料，截至2023年底，东南亚主要的氧化铝生产国为印尼和越南。Nanshan Aluminium International是东南亚并列第一的优质氧化铝制造商，按2023年的设计产能计，在印尼及东南亚排名首位。自成立以来，公司持续整合原材料供应优势，推动产销量攀升，促进业务发展并不断提升市场份额。母公司背景雄厚，业务发展基础坚实招股书显示，Nanshan Aluminium International的控股股东为南山铝业（600219.SH），于1999年在A股主板上市。南山铝业深耕铝行业数十年，建立了完整的产业链，产销量国内领先，铝型材生产线水平先进，在铝行业积累了丰富的技术储备及专业经验，目前为世界短距离内产业链最完整的铝加工企业。在整个氧化铝产业链，南山铝业有着扎实的技术积累。在Nanshan Aluminium International的发展过程中，南山铝业不仅提供技术、专业知识，亦提供资金、资源等积极支持公司发展，为公司在东南亚开展业务奠定坚实基础。依托南山铝业在整个氧化铝产业链的优势地位，公司于2017年开始在印尼建设氧化铝生产基地的筹备工作，并完成了一期氧化铝生产项目及二期氧化铝生产项目的建设。与此同时，Nanshan Aluminium International的主要股东Press Metal在下游电解铝生产方面实力卓然，而投资者Santony家族及其关联方拥有丰富的铝土矿储量，一直为公司提供优质铝土矿原材料。股东及战略合作伙伴的鼎力支持，形成和谐双赢的协同效应，助力公司持续扩大在铝产业链的业务领域。持续创新技术水平领先，行业龙头地位凸显业务模式上，Nanshan Aluminium International以生产和销售优质冶金级氧化铝为重点，在印尼采购铝土矿，并采用低温拜耳法。其产品以质量著称，主要满足东南亚市场的需求，包括生产电解铝的领先综合性铝业生产商及大宗商品贸易商。Nanshan Aluminium International的生产设施位于印尼。印尼是东盟重要成员国，处于东南亚发展趋势的核心，拥有丰富的铝土矿资源。东盟成员国之间的经济合作和一体化为印尼铝行业的发展提供了肥沃的土壤，同时该国正利用其优势吸引外商投资氧化铝产能。受益于稳定的原材料供应、强有力的政策支持及便利的交通网络，近年来，Nanshan Aluminium International业务发展迅速。公司的生产基地地理位置优越，运输路线较短，且背靠印尼庞大优质的铝土矿资源，原材料方面享有全面成本优势。为保证材料设备采购和产品销售的及时便捷运输，亦在生产基地自建港口码头，带来便捷销售及运输。公司还主动开展一整套生产及配套设施的建设，借助最先进的生产线及配套设施的无缝运行，有效提高了生产力及运营效率，进而带来显著的成本及盈利优势。根据弗若斯特沙利文的资料，Nanshan Aluminium International氧化铝的生产成本低于行业平均值。与此同时，Nanshan Aluminium International在生产中采用低温拜耳法，这项工艺保证了进入焙烧阶段的粒径，确保最终生产出优质氧化铝颗粒，使得产品质量十分优异。公司产品中小于45μm的颗粒比例远低于20%的标准要求，不超过6%。根据弗若斯特沙利文的资料，该水平达到行业更高标准。凭借有利的战略位置、不断提高的产能及技术优势，Nanshan Aluminium International在满足东南亚日益增长的氧化铝需求方面保持先发优势。 2021财年、2022财年、2023财年及2024年上半年，其氧化铝产量分别达到约0.49百万吨、1.21百万吨、1.91百万吨及1.08百万吨，呈稳步增长之势。财务表现方面，公司收益由2021财年的1.73亿美元增至2022财年的4.67亿美元，并再次激增至2023财年的6.78亿美元，CAGR达98.0%，增势迅猛。于2024年上半年，收益由2023年上半年的2.99亿美元进一步增长至4.23亿美元，同比增长41.3%。各期毛利率分别达到25.9%、24.0%、29.2%、22.2%及42.2%。综合来看，生产规模、成本效益、技术进步及严格的质量控制等关键要素的深度融合，令Nanshan Aluminium International确立了卓越的综合竞争力，成为东南亚顶级氧化铝生产企业。印尼经济前景广阔，港股「纯印尼概念第一股」有望诞生从行业发展前景看，东南亚的经济扩张速度超过全球平均水平，而印尼既是「一带一路」倡议在东南亚推进的重要区域，也是东南亚最大经济体，其连贯的宏观政策及稳健的投资环境，持续推动氧化铝行业的稳步增长。据高盛预测，到2050年，印尼将成为全球第四大经济体。从该地区飙升的需求及强劲的投资势头中，Nanshan Aluminium International料将充分获益。2022年1月， 印尼佐科总统视察Nanshan Aluminium International在印尼的子公司PT Bintan Alumina Indonesia （PT BAI）的氧化铝项目，其在讲话中强调，「印尼有很多丰富的资源，非常欢迎外国企业前来投资、发展、获利，我们不但可以得到附加值的提升，亦能增加税收、拉动就业，促进国家经济繁荣。我特别感谢像南山这样的企业勇敢在印尼投资发展，正因为有了这样优秀的企业，才使得印尼工业及下游相关产业链得以成长」。佐科总统为Nanshan Aluminium International 在印尼的子公司PT BAI题词「发展下游产业，促进国家自强」。另值得一提的是，于2023年11月，港交所已将印尼交易所纳入其认可证券交易所名单，为印尼企业提供接触更广泛区域和全球投资者的机会。此番递表港交所，意味着Nanshan Aluminium International有望成为港股市场的纯印尼概念第一股。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.