Fosun’s Stable Fundamentals Support its Clear Growth Path

HONG KONG, Apr 1, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fosun International (HKEX: 0656), which is committed to advancing its core business-focused and business streamlining strategy, announced its 2024 annual results on 30 March.According to the results announcement, in 2024, Fosun International’s total revenue reached RMB192.14 billion, representing a slight decrease of 3.1% from 2023. Its four core subsidiaries – Yuyuan, Fosun Pharma, Fosun Insurance Portugal, and Fosun Tourism Group (“FTG”) – generated a total revenue of RMB134.65 billion, accounting for 70.1% of the Group’s total revenue. Due to a one-off book loss related to an individual investment during the reporting period, the Group’s loss attributable to owners of the parent for the year amounted to RMB4.35 billion.“In the past year, we sustained steady growth momentum and demonstrated robust resilience in the face of global economic fluctuations and market challenges. We continuously advanced our core business-focused and business streamlining strategy by divesting non-core assets and heavy assets to focus on core operations, reduce debt, and optimize our capital structure. In the course of asset divestment, the adjustment in the carrying value of an individual investment impacted our 2024 financial performance. Nonetheless, Fosun’s overall operational fundamentals remain stable, the core businesses are under healthy development, and the industrial operation profits and operating cash flows stay healthy and stable,” Guo Guangchang, Chairman of Fosun International, stated in the letter to shareholders.CITIC Securities released a research report based on Fosun International’s 2024 annual results on 30 March, stating that the company’s industrial operations remain stable, while the loss is mainly attributable to the one-off impairment from its investment. In fact, excluding the one-off non-cash impairment loss, Fosun International’s profit attributable to owners of the parent for 2024 amounted to RMB750 million, and the industrial operation profit, which reflects Fosun’s fundamentals and growth potential, reached RMB4.9 billion.Additionally, Fosun’s financial position remained sound. As at the end of 2024, the total debt to total capital ratio was 52%, and cash and bank balance and term deposits amounted to RMB106.34 billion, representing an increase of approximately RMB13.88 billion from the previous year. Healthy debt ratios and strong liquidity buffer not only strengthen the company’s resilience against risks but also enhance its ability to seize development opportunities.“We believe that our clear strategic focus and robust industrial operational capabilities are the key to driving Fosun’s long-term steady growth,” Guo Guangchang said.Pursuing “strategic advancements and exits”, further deepening focus on core industriesSince last year, Guo Guangchang has summarized Fosun’s current strategy as “strategic advancements and exits” on multiple occasions. He noted that in the past few years, Fosun has mainly prioritized “exit” to streamline its business. However, starting in 2024, it has placed greater emphasis on “strategic advancements and exits”. By pursuing “advancements” in core operations, it has leveraged development to address challenges.The results announcement indicated that from 2022 to 2024, Fosun completed the divestment of approximately RMB75.0 billion of non-strategic and non-core assets. In 2024, the signed asset divestment amounted to approximately RMB17.5 billion equivalent at the group level, and approximately RMB30.0 billion equivalent at the consolidated level.Fosun’s steadfast commitment to divesting non-strategic and non-core assets has not only strengthened its liquidity buffer, but also provided robust support for accelerating its focus on core industries, including health, tourism and culture, consumption, and insurance.In 2024, Fosun continuously pursued advancements in core businesses. In the health business, Fosun Pharma increased its stake in Fosun Kairos to 100%, further focusing on the research and development (“R&D”), manufacturing and commercialization of CAR-T cell therapy. In the tourism and culture business, the ULTRAMED Hainan project in Sanya was officially launched. FTG also signed an asset-light operation agreement for the Jinsha Bay project in Shenzhen, marking the launch of the first Club Med in the Greater Bay Area. In addition, the Taicang Alps Resort Phase II project is about to commence, it is developed by Taicang municipal government platform and managed by FTG. In March 2025, FTG successfully completed its privatization, providing the company with greater flexibility and efficiency in accelerating its asset-light transformation.According to the 2024 financial results, the four core subsidiaries, which contributed more than 70% of Fosun’s total revenue, delivered solid performance. Among which, Fosun Pharma achieved operating revenue of RMB41.07 billion and net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB2.77 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.08%; Fosun Insurance Portugal’s total gross written premiums reached EUR6.17 billion and net profit reached EUR173.5 million; FTG achieved sustained profitability, with Club Med’s business turnover reaching a record high of RMB16.15 billion, while Atlantis Sanya’s business turnover remained at a high level; despite the impact of structural adjustments in the domestic consumption patterns, Yuyuan lowered its asset-liability ratio to 67.82% through active adjustment. The company also boasted ample cash on hand of RMB10.69 billion, positioning it for future growth.It is worth noting that after years of accumulation and cultivation, Fosun’s two domestic insurance companies have ushered in a period of rapid development. The total premium income of Pramerica Fosun Life Insurance surged from RMB4,346 million in 2023 to RMB9,251 million in 2024, while Fosun United Health Insurance also experienced steady growth in premium income, and both companies achieved profitability. In 2024, the profit attributable to owners of the parent of the insurance segment was RMB1.716 billion, representing a significant increase of 117% year-on-year.“We have integrated Fosun’s profound industry expertise, extensive investment experience, and high-quality commercial resources with the operations and investments of insurance companies, forming a three-dimensional “insurance + industry + investment” flywheel-driven strategy.” Guo Guangchang believes that the collaborative growth of Fosun’s domestic and international insurance companies and various industries has laid a strong foundation for Fosun’s flywheel-driven strategy.Unlocking value through core capabilities in “globalization + innovation”Thanks to its two core capabilities in globalization and innovation, Fosun has steadily developed its core businesses while pursuing strategic advancements and exits.In 2024, Fosun continued to deepen its business presence in more than 35 countries and region in the world, consolidating its global operational capabilities. Building on a high base from the previous year, its overseas revenue for 2024 grew 6.2% year-on-year to RMB94.78 billion, and the proportion of overseas revenue further rose to 49.3%.It is believed that amid the rising de-globalization trend, Fosun’s globalization capabilities are becoming increasingly scarce, and its high-quality global operations are emerging as a powerful engine for new round of growth.In 2024, Fosun’s innovative biopharmaceutical platform, Henlius, became a key player in the overseas expansion of Chinese innovative drugs. During the reporting period, Henlius’ overseas product sales revenue surged 30.76% compared to the previous year. HANSIZHUANG, the world’s first anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody for the first-line treatment of small cell lung cancer, independently developed by the company, was approved for marketing in the European Union, extending its reach to more than 30 countries and regions; HANQUYOU was approved for marketing in the U.S. and Canada, embarking on a new journey of commercialization in North America; HANLIKANG, the first biosimilar approved in China, was approved for marketing in several countries in Latin America including Peru; HANBEITAI was approved for marketing in Bolivia. Henlius now has four self-developed and self-manufactured products approved for overseas marketing. Benefiting from the ongoing market expansion of key products, Henlius achieved operating revenue of approximately RMB5.72 billion and net profit of RMB820.5 million in 2024, representing a substantial increase of 50.3% year-on-year.Leveraging Fosun’s global ecosystem, Hainan Mining has accelerated its global resource strategy, successfully acquiring one overseas project each year for the past three years. During the reporting period, Hainan Mining completed the acquisition of oil interests in four oil blocks in the Sultanate of Oman and initiated the acquisition of two producing zirconium-titanium mines in Mozambique, planning to further increase its investment in Africa while entering the promising small metals and rare-earth industries. In addition, as at March 2025, the first phase construction of the project Bougouni lithium mine in Mali Africa had met the conditions for continuous and stable production. In 2024, Hainan Mining’s overseas subsidiaries achieved revenue of RMB1,968 million, accounting for 48% to the total revenue. Driven by the globalization strategy, the company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB706 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.97%, and a net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses of RMB680 million, representing a significant increase of 23.72% year-on-year.Among overseas member companies, Fosun Insurance Portugal has continued to consolidate its leading position in the local market while fully leveraging Fosun’s “global organization + local operations” capabilities, achieving double-digit growth in international business. In 2024, its overseas revenue reached EUR1.84 billion and the proportion of international business rose to 29.8%.Following the successful overseas debut of Fosun’s iconic cultural IP, the Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival, in Paris, France from late 2023 to early 2024, it has embarked on another overseas journey in 2025. In January 2025, the Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival themed lantern installation made a stunning appearance in Hanoi, Vietnam, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Vietnam. This year, it will also be featured in Thailand, continuing to showcase the charm of oriental culture globally.In Guo Guangchang’s view, innovation and globalization are complementary and are the most important pillars of Fosun. In 2024, Fosun’s investment in technology innovation reached approximately RMB6.9 billion. At present, it has established more than 20 global technology innovation centers covering various industries and fields, continuously fostering the launch of new technologies and products.In terms of R&D of innovative drugs, a total of 16 indications of 7 innovative drugs/ biosimilars independently developed and licensed-in by Fosun Pharma were approved for launch. In terms of medical devices and medical diagnosis, the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy (“Ion System”) of Intuitive Fosun, and F-i6000 Automated Chemiluminescence Immunoassay Analyzer, F-C2000 Fully Automated High-Speed Chemiluminescence Analyzer, and Cytokine Detection Reagent (Chemiluminescence Method), which were independently developed by Fosun Pharma, were all approved for launch in Chinese mainland. During the reporting period, the pharmaceutical manufacturing segment of Fosun Pharma submitted 220 patent applications, including 3 American patent applications, 18 PCT applications, and Fosun Pharma has obtained 66 licensed invention patents authorization.Facing the burgeoning AI trend, Fosun has accelerated its development around its core businesses, deeply integrating AI technology into its diverse scenarios to drive innovation and enhance efficiency. For instance, Fosun Pharma launched the PharmAID decision intelligence platform, which supports accurate and efficient decision-making to accelerate and improve drug R&D; Sisram is exploring the use of AI for precise skin analysis and personalized skin care solutions; the ULTRAMED Hainan project in Sanya is set to create the world’s first AI-themed resort by utilizing AIGC technology for guest room customization and introducing the digital human G.O (Gentle Organizer) service to enhance tourist experience.“Looking ahead, we will further deepen our focus on core industries. By leveraging our globalization and innovation capabilities, we are confident in our ability to maintain steady development, creating long-term, stable value for our shareholders,” Guo Guangchang said. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Wuling Motors (00305.HK) Achieves a Surge of 115.6% in Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders for 2024

HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Wuling Motors (00305.HK), a leading manufacturer of automotive components and commercial vehicles assembly in China, announced its full-year results for 2024 on March 25. Driven by the increased proportion of sales from high-margin products in the automotive components and other industrial services division, Wuling Motors recorded a net profit of approximately 111 million yuan (RMB, same hereinafter) for 2024, representing a 60.2% year-on-year increase. The profit attributable to the owners of the company surged by 115.6% year-on-year to 50.62 million yuan.Core Business Growth Exceeds Expectations with Multiple Notable Breakthroughs in Incremental MarketsIn 2024, Wuling Motors achieved revenue of 7.95 billion yuan, with the automotive components and other industrial services division, the vehicles’ power supply systems division, and the commercial vehicles assembly division accounting for 69%, 22% and 9%, respectively.Specifically, the automotive components and other industrial services division recorded revenue of approximately 5.46 billion yuan. The increase in the proportion of high-margin product sales, coupled with higher government subsidies, led to an operating profit of approximately 154 million yuan, representing a 68.3% year-on-year surge.In 2024, Wuling Motors focused on deepening its existing business with its key customer - SAIC-GM-Wuling, while actively expanding externally. It successfully secured component supply transactions for multiple new vehicle models, serving as the exclusive supporting supplier for products such as electric seat switches and combination switches.Meanwhile, Wuling Motors pursued multiple breakthroughs in external markets, actively expanding its power battery product offerings and securing incremental market opportunities with OEMs such as Dongfeng Mengshi, FAW Jiefang, Chery Automobile, and Geely Automobile.A newly constructed and operational base in Jingmen, Hubei has seized the opportunity presented by Great Wall Motor’s production ramp-up to maintain rapid growth. In 2024, the base achieved revenue of approximately 729 million yuan, representing an exceeded 100% year-on-year increase; In terms of product development, the company completed the expansion of its second ultra-high-strength steel tube thermoforming production line within the year and successfully secured incremental customer orders from Great Wall Motor and BYD.Furthermore, Wuling Motors has successively undertaken the production of SAIC Maxus rear axles, BYD FinDreams Powertrain spiral bevel gears, and Dola Vehicle subframes, among other components, with the cumulative production and sales volume of new energy vehicle rear axles exceeding 1.5 million units. At the same time, Wuling Motors has actively capitalized on emerging opportunities in the new energy supporting market, successfully developing and optimizing products such as the new generation of new energy electric rear axles, integrated three-in-one motors and electric control systems, range extenders, power supply systems, and differential locks. Multiple new energy electric car axles have been successfully supplied for the electric drive axle and range extender projects of Great Wall Motor, JAC, and others. Notably, the first commercially deployed axial electric drive axle for the Changan Kaicene market has entered mass production.For the automobile power supply systems business, the division’s revenue for 2024 was approximately 1.74 billion yuan. Throughout the year, the power supply systems division maintained proactive communication with customers and enhanced its ability to manage planned orders, taking measures to reduce inventory and improve efficiency while ensuring customer demand was met. The casting business broke through adversity, continuing to expand its growth points, and successfully securing new market supply orders from the customer Changyuan Hero City, with the division’s total casting sales reaching 1.18 million units for the year, representing a 25% year-on-year increase.In addition, relying on the project platform management advantages, Wuling Motors’ power supply systems business focused on core projects such as the H15TD+DHT hybrid assembly architecture platform, the integrated three-in-one electric drive system, and high-pressure casting, to promote the construction of new energy projects with customers such as Skyworth, DFLZ, Zoomlion, and Senptec Electronics. It actively developed the new energy customer market with companies such as JAC, YC SIMLAN, Hebei Zhongxing, Geely Farizon, Chery Commercial Vehicles, Xpeng Motors, and Leapmotor. At the same time, it seized opportunities in overseas markets, with a focus on advancing projects such as the LJ481Q6 matching JAC M4 export (to Gulf countries), the overseas CLT flexible fuel hybrid project, and the Wuling Technology MSR project, to lay a solid foundation for overseas development.The commercial vehicles assembly business recorded a revenue of approximately 718 million yuan in 2024. Benefiting from the implementation of cost control measures, the operating profit reached approximately 75.92 million yuan. In line with the company’s strategy, the division continued to seek business breakthroughs in high-value-added niche markets.The development of the new energy vehicles business from the joint venture Wuling New Energy was favorable in 2024, achieving sales of over 14,000 units, a year-on-year increase of over 41%, and generating revenue of 1.02 billion, a year-on-year increase of 29.5%. Within the year, Wuling New Energy launched multiple products, and the Golden Mini Truck, which was launched in November, ranked third in the market for micro-small trucks with single rear wheels, positioning it among the top in the commercial vehicle market. Overseas, more than 800 units were exported to Japan and South Korea, representing a 58% year-on-year increase.Fully Supporting the Group’s Automobile Industry Ecosystem through New Growth Engines Created by Transformation and UpgradingWhile actively developing its core business, Wuling Motors is also undergoing continuous transformation and upgrading to expand into new businesses and foster new growth momentum. In 2024, Wuling Motors increased its investment in R&D to accelerate the development of its new energy business. The company also established an innovation center in Hong Kong and signed cooperation agreements with Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute’s XR intelligent project to build an innovation ecosystem.2025 marks the inaugural year of the “LINXYS Project”, formulated by Guangxi Automobile Group Co., Ltd., the parent company of Wuling Motors, for the entire group. Guangxi Automobile Group plans to increase investment between 2025 and 2027 to fully promote the development blueprint centered around the “LINXYS Project” and the “131 Strategy”.The “131 Strategy” refers to 1 complete vehicle brand – the creation of the “Linxys” new energy vehicle brand; 3 national-level manufacturing champions: the national champion in small and medium displacement energy-efficient hybrid power systems, the national champion in lightweight drive axles, and the national champion in automotive frames; 1 automotive industry ecosystem: an automotive ecosystem led and operated by Guangxi Automobile Group.Mr. Yuan Zhijun, Chairman of Wuling Motors’ board of directors, stated, “The company will actively cooperate with Guangxi Automobile Group to accelerate the implementation of the ‘Linxys Project’ plan, speed up the conversion and application of scientific research results, improve the product portfolio, enhance product quality, actively expand domestic and overseas markets, and provide users with more valuable and environmentally friendly products. Under the leadership of the ‘Linxys Project’, the company is confident in achieving stable and positive operating results to allow shareholders to share in the development achievements.” Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Eisai to Divest Rights for Pariet in China to Peak Pharma JCN Newswire

Eisai to Divest Rights for Pariet in China to Peak Pharma

TOKYO, Apr 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to divest the rights for proton pump inhibitor Pariet® (generic name: rabeprazole sodium) in China to Beijing Peak Biology Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., a CBC Group-controlled company. Peak Pharma has commenced marketing activities, while Eisai will manage the transfer of manufacturing and marketing authorizations during atransition period.Under the terms of the agreement, Eisai will receive RMB725 million (approximately 15.7 billion JPY1) as contractual upfront payments, as well as the rights to receive a sales milestone payment. The upfront payments have already been recorded in the third quarter of Eisai’s fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.Eisai expects no changes to its consolidated financial forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.Pariet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) discovered and developed by Eisai, approved in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. Pariet was approved in China in 2000 and is indicated forgastrointestinal disorders including gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, and reflux esophagitis. With the conclusion of this agreement, Eisai believes that CBC Group’s proven 'investor-operator' approach and commitment to delivering quality healthcare to a wide range of patients will maximize the value of Pariet in China.The agreement will enable Eisai to strategically reallocate resources to other mid-to-long-term business growth areas so as to continue to make further contributions to address the diversified needs of, andincrease the benefits provided to, patients and their families.1 Exchange rate: 1 RMB = 21.67 JPY (as of December 31, 2024)About CBC GroupHeadquartered in Singapore, CBC Group is Asia's largest healthcare-dedicated asset management firm, with an AUMof US$9 billion. With a diversified, multi-product strategy, CBC Group is focused on platform-building, buyout, privatecredit and royalties, and real estate, across the healthcare space, including pharmaceutical, biotech, medical technology, and healthcare services. We are committed to creating lasting value by integrating global innovations andtalents. Partnering with the world's top entrepreneurs and scientists, our unique “investor-operator” approach has empowered leading healthcare companies to widen access to affordable medical care, catalyse innovations, and improve efficiencies in fulfilling unmet medical needs worldwide.For more information on CBC Group, please visit www.cbridgecap.com/. Connect with us on LinkedIn (CBC Group).Media Inquiries:Public Relations Department, Eisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Everbright Grand China Assets Recorded Revenue of RMB 45.9 Million in 2024 JCN Newswire

Everbright Grand China Assets Recorded Revenue of RMB 45.9 Million in 2024

HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everbright Grand China Assets Limited, a property leasing, property management and sales of properties held for sale company under China Everbright Group ("Everbright Grand China Assets" or the "Group", Hong Kong Stock Exchange stock code: 3699) today announced the annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the "Year under Review").During the Year under Review, the Group's revenue was approximately RMB45.9 million (2023: approximately RMB46.8 million), representing a decrease of approximately 1.9% as compared to last year, mainly due to the decline in rental income. The profit attributable to equity shareholders of the Company amounted to approximately RMB25.3 million (2023: approximately RMB19.3 million), representing an increase of approximately 31.1% as compared to last year. The increase in profit was mainly due to foreign exchange (primarily including bank deposits denominated in currencies other than RMB) gains during the year. The basic earnings per share was approximately RMB0.06 (2023: RMB0.04). The Board has proposed to pay a final dividend of RMB1.05 cents per share (equivalent to HK1.14 cents) (2023:RMB0.60 cents) for the year ended 31 December 2024 and a special dividend of RMB0.34 cents per share (equivalent to HK0.37 cents) (2023: Nil). Together with the interim dividend of RMB0.78 cents per share, the full year dividend amounts to RMB2.17 cents per share (2023: RMB1.66 cents per share).As at 31 December 2024, the Group had current assets of approximately RMB239.9 million (2023: approximately RMB231.4 million). The increase in current assets was mainly due to the rise in cash and bank balances during the year. The Group had current liabilities of RMB19.9 million (2023: approximately RMB25.8 million). The decrease in current liabilities was mainly due to the reduction in rental income received in advance during the year.Property LeasingThe rental income from the Group?s property leasing business was approximately RMB30.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2024 (2023: RMB33.2 million). Due to the decline in the average rent per square meter (?sq.m.?) and the provision of rental subsidies to tenants, the total rental income decreased. The Group?s leasing properties are located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province and Kunming, Yunnan Province in the PRC. As at 31 December 2024, the Group?s property portfolio comprises three commercial buildings, namely Everbright Financial Center, part of Everbright International Mansion and Ming Chang Building, with a total gross floor area (?GFA?) of approximately 89,507 square meters.Property Management ServiceThe Group provides property management services for its properties, namely Everbright Financial Center and Everbright International Mansion. Revenue from the Group?s property management services was approximately RMB15.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2024 (2023: RMB13.5 million). During the year, the increase in revenue from property management services was due to the increase in restaurant income. As at 31 December 2024, the total GFA under the Group?s management was 72,534 sq.m.Investment PropertiesThe Group's investment properties primarily consist of land and/or buildings which are owned or held under a leasehold interest to earn rental income and/or for capital appreciation. As at 31 December 2024, the fair value of the investment properties was RMB967.1 million (2023: RMB959.5 million), representing an increase of approximately 0.8%. For the year ended 31 December 2024, the valuation gain on investment properties amounted to approximately RMB6.6 million (2023: approximately RMB5.3 million).PROSPECTSLooking back at 2024, the global economy is on its way to resuming normalcy after experiencing two consecutive years of slowdown. However, the growth rate remains relatively weak, and the growth momentum is cooling down. Nevertheless, in the first half of 2024, the Chinese economy started off on a positive note. Despite the weakened growth momentum, the relatively steady Chinese economy has been supported by a continuous improvement in economic conditions.With the slowdown in real estate market investment, the area of new housing starts, the area of housing completions and the sales area of newly built commodity houses have continued to slow down, thereby affecting the growth rate of the property management industry. The development strategy of property management enterprises has undergone significant changes, with future growth in management scale no longer being the core focus, and the emphasis gradually shifting towards service quality and value-added business.The Group's commercial properties have been relatively less affected by the fluctuations in the real estate market over the past year, with tenants and lease agreements, as well as rental rates, maintaining a relatively stable trend, enabling the Group to sustain a relatively stable performance in the market.Looking ahead, in the face of the current operating environment, the Group will continue to rise to the challenge, fully leveraging the synergy with its parent company, China Everbright Group, and capitalizing on the recognition of the "Everbright" brand to develop diversified value-added services. On the one hand, the Group will strive to increase revenue sources; on the other hand, it will actively enhance brand influence, seize opportunities during the industry adjustment period, further strengthen its capabilities, consolidate competitiveness and risk resistance, and aim to become a robust enterprise with long-term sustainable development. Despite the numerous challenges faced by the real estate and property management industry in 2024, the Group remains confident about the future due to policy support and the gradual recovery of the market. The Group will actively explore new development opportunities on the basis of stable operations to create greater value for the Company's shareholders. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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MHIEC Receives Order for Full Refurbishment of Waste Incineration Plant in Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture JCN Newswire

MHIEC Receives Order for Full Refurbishment of Waste Incineration Plant in Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd (MHIEC), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received an order from the Nanbu Wide-area Administration in Okinawa Prefecture for a full refurbishment of its Itotoyo Environmental Improvement Center (Tsukazato, Itoman City). The order calls for renovation of the facility's stoker type incinerator, capable of processing 200 tonnes per day (tpd) (Note1), to extend the plant's service life, enhance its energy efficiency, and reduce CO2 emissions. The contract is valued at 1.506 billion yen (tax excluded), with completion scheduled for March 2026.The Itotoyo Environmental Improvement Center was originally designed and constructed by MHI. On completion in March 1998, the facility incorporated two stoker type incinerators, each providing a processing capacity of 100 tpd, plus related equipment.The purpose of this project is to upgrade the main equipment of the aging water supply equipment, electrical instruments, and exhaust gas treatment equipment and enhance energy efficiency through the adoption of high-efficiency motors and transformers. A new steam turbine with a generating capacity of 295kW will be installed and effective use will be made of excess steam from the boiler to reduce electricity purchasing. The project aims to reduce annual CO2 emissions by 3% or more from the previous year. The durability of the exhaust gas treatment facilities will be improved and chemical usage will be reduced through the adoption of a proprietary Hybrid Bag Filter® (HBF) made of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) from MHIEC(Note2), which utilizes filter cloth used in dust collection filters, achieving world-leading removal of dioxins. This will also contribute to reduction of life-cycle costs (LCC).In recent years, there has been an increase in refurbishment work to extend the service life of waste-to-energy facilities and address climate change. To facilitate further work of this nature, the Ministry of the Environment has established subsidies for waste-to-energy facilities(Note3) for purposes such as assisting waste-to-energy facilities in the adoption of advanced equipment.MHIEC succeeded MHI's environmental protection business in 2008, taking over its accumulated technological development capabilities in environmental protection systems and abundant expertise in the construction, operation, and maintenance of waste management facilities both in Japan and overseas. Based on this robust track record, the company is well positioned to propose comprehensive solutions encompassing all aspects from plant construction to operation and maintenance. Based on this project and its past record, MHIEC will continue to seek order expansion through proactive offering of proposals for enhancing the efficiency of existing facilities, maintaining and improving the stability of operations, and lowering LCC.1A stoker furnace is the main type of waste-to-energy plant. Air is supplied from below a fire grate made of heat-resistant castings to propel the materials to be burned (waste, etc.).2Bag filter fibers are coated with a catalytic agent to maintain their standard function of removing toxic materials while improving their functionality through the additional ability to break down dioxin gases and NOx (nitrogen oxides).3Municipal governments seeking to extend the service life of their waste-to-energy facilities and implement climate change countermeasures are eligible for subsidies on projects that will reduce CO2 emissions (promoting the introduction of leading-edge facilities), or grants for establishing a sound material-cycle society, equivalent to one-half or one-third of project costs.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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MHI Concludes “Mizuho Eco Finance” Commitment Line Agreement JCN Newswire

MHI Concludes “Mizuho Eco Finance” Commitment Line Agreement

TOKYO, Apr 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has concluded a Mizuho Eco Finance(1) commitment line agreement(2) with Mizuho Bank, Ltd. (Mizuho Bank).Mizuho Eco Finance is a program from Mizuho Bank that uses an environmental assessment model developed by Mizuho Research & Technologies Co., Ltd., which incorporates globally trusted environmental certifications and evaluations to score the initiatives and indices of customers, and provide financing to those customers who meet a certain score or higher.For this agreement, MHI Group was assessed as meeting a high standard for the indicators used in the evaluation model, including its endorsement of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)(3) in March 2019, the MISSION NET ZERO declaration aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2040, and appropriate disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain.The MHI Group aims to contribute to the sustainable enhancement of corporate value and the realization of a sustainable society by leveraging the Group's comprehensive capabilities and strengths to enrich people's lives.(1) Mizuho Eco Finance www.mizuhogroup.com/sustainability/environment/business/financing(2) Commitment line agreementA contract in which the lender promises to execute a loan at the borrower's request within the conditions of the contracted term and credit line.(3) TCFD Disclosure www.mhi.com/sustainability/environment/climate_tcfd.htmlAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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国美零售持续聚焦主业 积极化解债务 ACN Newswire

国美零售持续聚焦主业 积极化解债务

香港, 2025年4月1日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 国美零售控股有限公司(香港联合交易所代号:493.HK,"国美零售"或"公司",及其子公司,统称"集团"),今天公布其截至2024年12月31日止十二个月("报告期")经审计之全年业绩。聚焦主业巩固边界 多举措积极化解债务问题2024年,国内经济复苏乏力,外部国际环境严峻叠加国内经济及政策周期因素,内需依旧疲软,本集团所属行业也受到直接影响,延续低迷。2024年,集团录得销售收入约为人民币474百万元;归属母公司拥有者应占亏损约为人民币11,629百万元。2024年,国美零售继续推进战略转型升级并积极探索新业务。2024年年末,国家密集出台新政刺激消费,公司抓住机遇乘势而上,在加盟类加盟、国美汽车等模式转型与业务创新方面加大发力。此外,公司通过出售处置非核心资产,积极推进落实与各债权人的债务化解方案,逐步恢复供应链。近期,已与京东就CB债务处置方案协商达成一致,通过资产转让与发股,在两年内偿清全部CB债务。重塑零售业务 加速拓展加盟类加盟国美零售加速轻资产模式,构建"品牌授权+供应链赋能+数字化平台"闭环。加盟方面,全面开放品牌授权,聚焦供应链模式创新,从电器加盟转向全业态招商,迅速搭建缐上缐下各层级加盟网络。类加盟方面,以股权合作为基础,重点鼓励以"轻资产、重运营、强管理"运营模式的单店加盟,以城市体验馆为核心,构建全业态"线上线下"泛家电及周边加盟网络。未来,公司力争签约量破千,争取尽快成为"线上线下加盟网络+供应链+资金链+产业链+服务链"于一体行业领先的综合领先商。积极探索新业务增长曲线 创新汽车流通新业态报告期内,公司在围绕主业的同时,把握汽车产业发展机遇,积极战略布局汽车流通领域,针对汽车领域的发展痛点,依托自身全国渠道网络和商业经验等优势,致力于打造合作共赢的汽车流通产业全新产业链生态标竿。报告期内,位于北京市内黄金地段西坝河的首家国美智能汽车体验馆已整装待发,未来将集合30个左右新能源汽车品牌,打造集展示、体验、销售、交付四位一体的规模化、综合性汽车消费场景。展望未来,2024年底的中央经济工作会议已经明确2025年将采预财政货币双宽松的政策,以及首次提出"超常规逆周期调节",政策的积极程度属于近些年的最高水平,加上2025年是国家"十四五"规划的收官之年,各级政府都需要确保完成基本的经济任务。国美零售管理层表示:"在报告期内,我们朝着轻资产裂变和科技赋能升级的既定战略方向,迈出了坚实步伐,新业务的布局也已取得令人欣慰的成效,接下来,我们将继续咬紧牙关,艰苦奋斗,力争早日扭转局面,走出困境。在外部政策积极影响下,2025年宏观经济层面将有较大概率迎来近几年最大规模的政策利好,而随着内需刺激政策的加码落地,本集团也有望逐步重返稳健经营的轨道。"关于国美零售控股有限公司国美零售控股有限公司于2004年7月在香港联交所上市(股份代号:493)。国美集团1987年于中国成立,致力于打造中国领先的科技型、体验型、娱乐态、社交化的家生活科技零售服务商,秉持"家·生活"战略,以电器及消费电子产品零售为主营业务,构建全品类闭环生态。更多详情请流览公司网站:www.gome.com.hk此新闻稿由九富(香港)财讯公关集团有限公司代表国美零售控股有限公司发布。如有垂询,九富(香港)财讯公关集团有限公司李欢先生/古今小姐电话:(852) 3468 8944 传真:(852) 2111 1103电邮:matthew.li@everbloom.com.cn/jin.gu@everbloom.com.cn Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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香港, 2025年4月1日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 专注于微创介入冷冻治疗领域的中国创新医疗器械公司康沣生物科技(上海)股份有限公司("康沣生物"或"公司",股份代号;6922.HK),公布其截至2024年12月31日止年度("报告期")业绩。2024年,康沣生物实现总营收5,350万元(人民币,下同),同比增长30.7%,主要受心脏冷冻消融系统、冷冻黏连治疗系统及其他呼吸介入产品的销量增加所带动。报告期内,毛利同比增加23.7%至达3,840万元,毛利率约71.8%。2024年及2025年第一季度,公司业务取得多项显著进展,包括但不限于︰- 心脏冷冻消融系统已于2024年1月通过生产质量管理规范审查- 继于2023年12月就配套冷冻治疗设备取得国家药监局(NMPA)的批准及于2024年1月就一次性使用冷冻探头取得NMPA的批准后,公司于2024年1月就冷冻黏连治疗系统获得上市批准- 良性狭窄冷冻消融系统已于2024年1月进入确证性临床试验阶段- 2024年5月就抗胃食管反流系统提交注册申请- 2024年7月就中国大陆呼吸介入产品与波科国际医疗贸易(上海)有限公司订立经销协议- 2024年10月公布,与广州国家实验室及广州医科大学附属第一医院订立科研合作协议。康沣生物将共同参与并完成基于液氮超低温冷冻系统研发及在肺癌消融的球囊冷冻研究- 恶性狭窄冷冻消融系统于2025年3月取得NMPA的批准。全面产品管线价值持续提升2024年,康沣生物的营收继续保持良好增长态势,在微创介入冷冻治疗行业进一步巩固其领先地位。截至2024年12月31日,康沣生物实现全年总营收达5,350万元,同比增长30.7%。作为一家中国创新医疗器械公司,康沣生物主要专注于微创介入冷冻治疗领域。凭借液氮冷冻消融技术及先进柔性导管技术,康沣生物以液氮为冷冻治疗系统的主要冷媒能量源。自2013年成立以来,康沣生物便打造了一个全面产品组合,主要专注于两大治疗领域:1) 血管介入疗法,以治疗房颤、高血压及其他心血管疾病;及2) 经自然腔道内镜手术,以治疗泌尿、呼吸及消化系统疾病。康沣生物的竞争优势、技术以及产品管线帮助其建立了竞争对手难以逾越的高准入壁垒。公司已建立全面的产品组合,包括14款冷冻治疗产品及在研产品,主要针对血管介入及经自然腔道内镜手术,以及另外九款非冷冻治疗产品及在研产品。截至2025年3月31日,公司已有十款产品实现商业化。持续研发创新推动业务取得显著进展康沣生物于2024年多个产品的在研进展取得显著佳绩。继2023年12月就心脏冷冻消融系统取得NMPA的批准后,于2024年1月亦就冷冻黏连治疗系统取得NMPA的批准。同月,良性狭窄冷冻消融系统已进入确证性临床试验阶段。与此同时,心脏冷冻消融系统亦于2024年1月通过上海市药品监督管理局的生产质量管理规范(GMP)审查。随后于2024年9月,公司在中国将其心脏冷冻消融系统商业化。此外,于2024年5月,公司就抗胃食管反流系统提交注册申请,并预期于2025年上半年获得NMPA的批准。2024年,公司的研发开支总额约7,346万元,与2023年同期基本持平,继续推动公司旗下在研产品实现商业化。根据公司规划及在研管线产品的临床试验进展预期,于2025年至2027年间,公司将分别就其正处于不同临床试验阶段的10项在研产品,包括Cryofocus冷冻消融系统、咳嗽冷冻喷雾治疗系统、哮喘冷冻消融系统、慢阻肺冷冻喷雾治疗系统、良性狭窄冷冻消融系统、肺周结节冷冻消融系统、结核冷冻喷雾治疗系统、胃部冷冻消融系统、食道冷冻喷雾治疗系统,以及房颤脉冲电场消融(PFA)系统向NMPA提交产品的注册文件,并预期分别于2026年至2027年间获得NMPA批准商业化。可以预见,公司多个重点在研产品将有望于未来两至三年内实现商业化,不断扩大康沣生物的收入基础,为其早日实现盈利提供强有力的支持。康沣生物已建立一支由具备丰富医疗器械行业或工程研发领域经验的行业专家所领导的专业产品开发团队。截至2024年12月31日,公司的产品开发团队由拥有70名员工的内部研发团队及拥有24名员工的临床操作团队组成。同时康沣生物也与行业领袖,包括科学家、医生及行业专家发展关系,令其能够全面了解患者及医生的临床需要及需求。公司已在中国及海外建立全面的知识产权组合,以保护其技术,包括其核心液氮冷冻消融技术、柔性导管技术及其他主要技术。截至2024年12月31日,康沣生物在中国及海外拥有159项专利及70项专利申请,同比增长39项专利及22项专利申请。于2024年,公司在位于浙江省宁波市及上海两个地区的生产基地生产、组装及测试其产品,总建筑面积超过17,400平方米。公司生产商业化的产品,主要包括其核心产品以及其他商业化的产品,包括肺结节定位针及单孔多通道腹腔镜手术入路系统,亦在位于宁波市的生产基地生产、组装及测试与NOTES相关的测试样品产品。而在位于上海市的生产基地则生产、组装及测试有关用于产品开发的血管介入的测试样品产品。最后值得注意的是,2024年7月,公司就中国大陆呼吸介入产品与波科国际医疗贸易(上海)有限公司("波科国际")订立经销协议。波科国际为Boston Scientific Corporation(纽约交易所上市股份代号︰BSX)于中国的附属公司。Boston Scientific是全球医疗技术领导者,通过提供广泛的高性能解决方案来满足患者需求并降低医疗保健成本,从而推动生命科学的发展。其设备和疗法组合帮助医生诊断和治疗复杂的心血管、呼吸、消化、肿瘤、神经和泌尿系统疾病和病症。根据协议,康沣生物将作为波科国际的呼吸介入领域产品于中国大陆的市场推广合作伙伴 以及独家销售代理,结合波科国际与集团的资源及支持推进有关产品在中国大陆的商业化。未来及展望康沣生物致力于成为全球微创介入冷冻治疗医疗器械平台,以冷冻技术为基础,为全球医患带来福音。2025年,为实现这一目标,康沣生物计划迅速推动在研产品的临床开发和商业化,专注于微创介入冷冻治疗,基于技术平台进一步扩大产品组合,持续研发各种底层技术及配套技术,并选择性地拓展全球业务。关于康沣生物科技(上海)股份有限公司康沣生物是一家中国创新医疗器械公司,主要专注于微创介入冷冻治疗领域。自2013年成立以来,公司打造了一个全面的产品组合,主要专注于血管介入疗法及经自然腔道内镜手术两大治疗领域。康沣生物的产品管线包括各种冷冻治疗系统和手术耗材,根据弗若斯特沙利文,其中四款获国家药监局或其省级对应机构认可为"创新医疗器械"。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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锅圈用户高速增长 消费股的增长新动能从何而来

香港, 2025年3月31日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日,在家吃饭餐食品牌锅圈食品(股票代码2517.HK)发布了年度业绩,凭借扎实的供应链能力、创新的渠道策略、高效的会员运营,锅圈食品实现营收毛利双增长。2024年,锅圈收入达人民币64.7亿元,同比增长6.2%;毛利为14.2亿元,同比增长4.9%。值得特别注意的是,截至去年年底,锅圈的注册会员达到了4133万名,同比增长了48.2%。而仅在2024年下半年,锅圈的会员数量增长就超过1000万名。而这家港股上市公司,是如何在其它企业在用户增长越来越困难的环境下,通过在家吃饭这个赛道上跑出这样的加速度的?站在行业风口,在家吃饭的"宅经济"红利火锅,不仅仅是味蕾的狂欢,更是中国人餐饮与生活方式的缩影。据行业数据,2023年中国火锅市场规模已突破6000亿元,保持稳定增长,高于餐饮行业整体的增速,预计2025年火锅市场规模达到6500亿元。而除了火锅市场蛋糕不断变大,在家吃饭市场更是高速增长,随着"宅经济"的兴起,在家吃饭成为新蓝海。现在越来越多消费者不再困于餐厅的高昂账单和排队等待,转而追求在家也能吃出"餐厅级"的体验。数据显示,中国在家吃饭餐食产品市场规模预计将在2027年达到9400亿元,年增长率超20%。处在这两块不断扩大的市场中,锅圈正是趋势的精准捕手,它的定位简单却直击痛点:让在家吃饭更简单。从火锅底料到牛羊肉卷,从海鲜拼盘到菌菇蔬菜,再到蘸料和锅具,乃至烧烤小龙虾都一应俱全,锅圈提供了一站式的火锅烧烤解决方案。这种"拎包入锅"的便捷性,不仅迎合了年轻一代的懒人经济,也让火锅从外出大餐变成了日常餐桌的主角。然而市场虽热,竞争肯定不会小。传统商超、地方生鲜品牌乃至电商巨头都在觊觎这块蛋糕。锅圈凭什么脱颖而出?答案藏在它的战略布局中。锅圈的产品力密码:创新驱动,核心经营利润稳步攀升锅圈深谙"得产品者得天下"的道理,产品线满足了从独居青年到多口之家的多元需求。更重要的是,锅圈紧跟消费趋势,创新能力也不可小觑,2024年锅圈就成功推出了412个火锅及烧烤类新SKU,同时还推出深受广大消费者喜爱的多款套餐组合产品,为消费者带去更多元的选择和更愉快的在家用餐体验。这也使得锅圈2024年核心经营利润达人民币3.1亿元,同比增长3.1%。树立供应链护城河,从源头到餐桌的极致掌控食品行业,供应链是命脉。锅圈通过与上游优质供应商深度绑定,确保了食材的新鲜与品质。公司拥有六个食材生产厂,包括生产牛肉产品的和一工厂、生产肉丸产品的丸来丸去工厂、生产火锅底料产品的澄明工厂、生产水产类产品的欢欢工厂、生产滑类产品的逮虾记、和生产酸汤底料产品的台江工厂,实现了产业链的深度布局。通过在产业端的深耕与布局,锅圈不仅持续提升在上游采购端的议价能力,同时释放生产端的规模效应,助力生产成本持续优化,进一步确保了锅圈可以向消费者兑现"好吃方便还不贵"的承诺。而相较之下,潜在竞争者就会受制于供应链短板,难以复制锅圈的规模效应。这种供应链的高效闭环,既是锅圈独特的护城河,也是其竞争优势的重要来源。品牌营销,从线下到线上的流量密码截至去年年底,锅圈零售门店网络已覆盖全国31个省、自治区及直辖市,门店数量已达到10150家门店,在庞大线下网络的基础之上,锅圈借力线上社交电商和短视频平台,所带来的规模效应就十分巨大。2024年,锅圈继续通过多层级的抖音账号扩大消费者触达,全年锅圈品牌及产品在抖音渠道的总曝光量突破62.1亿次。其中,从五月底开始陆续推出的"99元毛肚自由火锅套餐"、"99元酸菜鱼自由火锅套餐"等超高性价比火锅套餐,深受广大消费者欢迎。仅毛肚火锅套餐这一款,全年就累计售出超过人民币5亿元。凭借抖音端的优异表现,锅圈于2024年抖音年度大奖中,斩获最佳品牌先锋大奖。以社交电商为入口,锅圈构建了品牌与消费者的深度交互,这种"线上引流、线下体验"的模式,不仅大大增加了用户量,而且通过线上流量向社区门店的自然导流,增强用户实体店体验感,会让锅圈的品牌形象深入人心,从而可以形成长期消费习惯。而从预付卡数据上观察,锅圈在会员大幅增长的同时,继续加强及深化预付卡计划,预付卡预存金额快速增加,达到约人民币9.9亿元,同比大幅上升36.6%。财务指标健康,现金流充沛,扩张有底气锅圈的野心肯定不止于眼前的蛋糕。在继续拓展多层级的销售网络,提升已覆盖地区的市场渗透率的同时,锅圈计划通过诸如乡镇店等新店型,覆盖更多的县乡市场。与此同时,公司也开始试水海外市场,计划初步探索海外区域市场,向外输出供应链能力,探索海外销售增长点。这种"下沉市场+全球视野"的扩张策略,为锅圈的未来的长期增长埋下了伏笔。而从财务上看,24年度,经营性现金流入为人民币5.31亿元,保持了健康、稳健的现金流。截至2024年12月31日,包括现金、银行存款及理财产品的可动用资金余额为人民币21.25亿元,外部融资依赖低。现金流的健康状态,为锅圈的扩张提供了充足弹药。展望未来,锅圈不仅提到将扩大及深化全渠道销售网络,同时也将继续探索智慧化的无人零售改造,以进一步延长门店营业时间,切入夜宵场景,打造全时段的即时零售门店网络。而针对现有门店,通过加盟商组织及店长组织,继续加强培训赋能,全面提升单店效能。对于新崛起的中国AI能力,锅圈将拥抱AI,赋能上下游,不断提升数字化能力,增强存货流转的高效管理,并通过精准营销,扩大会员群体,提高会员活跃度及复购率。当前,锅圈市盈率约20倍,在锅圈注册会员的高速提升的背景下,未来锅圈业绩兑现实现高比例增长可期,同时结合其高增长、低负债和强现金流的特性,这样低的估值在目前来看也非常具有吸引力。锅圈从一包火锅食材做起,在品类、地域、线上线下不断扩展。未来,它能否成为新的国民乃至国际品牌?相信时间会给出答案。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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AI Paradox in QA: Twice as Many Testers Fear Job Loss, But Adoption Keeps Climbing ACN Newswire

AI Paradox in QA: Twice as Many Testers Fear Job Loss, But Adoption Keeps Climbing

ATLANTA, GA, Mar 31, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Despite fears of job loss, Quality Assurance (QA) professionals are leaning into AI faster than ever, according to Katalon’s newly released 2025 State of Software Quality Report. The report reveals that testers using AI tools are twice as likely to fear being replaced by them, a paradox that underscores the profession’s evolving relationship with automation. Yet those with stronger AI fluency aren’t just adapting—they’re testing faster, leveling up their skills, and reclaiming joy in the work that once burned them out.Source: Katalon, 2025 State of Software Quality Report, https://www.katalon.com That shift is fueled by both urgency and intent. As AI reshapes expectations, 82% of QA professionals say AI skills will be critical in the next 3 to 5 years, and teams are already adapting. The report finds that those with higher AI fluency excel not just at using new tools, but in test planning, problem-solving, and applying AI concepts in real-world scenarios.To close the skills gap, 67% of teams are investing in continuous learning, while 53% are adopting AI-driven testing practices to stay ahead. And for the most advanced teams, QA is no longer just a safeguard, it’s a business enabler. In fact, 77% of respondents say aligning QA with business goals has helped improve customer retention.Katalon’s 2025 State of Software Quality Report surveyed over 1500 quality professionals, from engineers to senior executives, across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The report explores the challenges, capabilities, and innovations shaping today’s testing landscape—and how QA teams are evolving from execution-focused roles to strategic drivers of business value.“The shift toward AI-powered testing isn’t just accelerating—it’s inevitable. This year’s report validates what we’ve long believed: QA professionals, the unsung heroes of software innovation, are navigating intense pressure to move faster without compromising quality, and their impact is finally being recognized, with 48% of organizations now viewing QA as a competitive advantage. Looking ahead, the future of quality will belong to teams who can combine AI fluency with human insight to lead testing into a smarter, more adaptive era.”– Vu Lam, CEO of KatalonKey highlights of Katalon’s 2025 State of Software Quality Report:* AI Integration with Human Expertise: Testers who blend AI, automation, and manual testing skills with critical thinking, the new generation of hybrid testers—are leading the next wave of innovation in software quality. According to the report, high-maturity QA teams that leverage these hybrid testers are 1.3 times more likely to adopt AI-augmented test optimization and 1.8 times more likely to implement intelligent test maintenance practices like self-healing tests, compared to lower-maturity teams.* The Happiness Edge: Happier QA pros aren’t just more satisfied, they’re more effective. According to the report, they’re 1.4 times more likely to implement advanced automation solutions (46% vs. 34%) and 1.4 times more likely to say AI has improved efficiency and automation in their roles (71% vs. 52%). As organizations modernize, these findings reveal a clear connection between job satisfaction and innovation in software quality.* AI and The Future of QA: AI-driven testing is gaining momentum, with 61% of QA teams adopting it to automate repetitive tasks and free up time for more strategic work. Forward-looking teams are embracing advanced automation tools, augmented with AI, with the potential to make testing more adaptive, efficient, and intelligent. Beyond AI, they’re also investing in performance and load testing tools (34%) and test management platforms (30%) to further optimize workflows and scale quality with confidence.* Redefine quality with AI: The research shows that high-performing teams are modernizing on three critical fronts: 61% are adopting AI-driven tools, 51% are using modern development practices, and 40% are investing in continuous testing. Together, these shifts are accelerating release cycles while preserving what matters most: trust, reliability, and quality at scale.Resources* Download the full report katalon.com/SoSQR2025* Explore the future of software quality katalon.comSave your seat for the April 24 virtual summit katalon.com/webinars/quality-horizon. Join Katalon, industry experts, and QA leaders to discuss key findings from the report and what’s next for AI in testing.About KatalonKatalon is the category leader in AI-augmented software testing, empowering hybrid testers—those blending manual, automation, and AI skills, to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Trusted by more than 30,000 QA and DevOps teams across 80+ countries, Katalon has been named a G2 Leader in software testing for 11 consecutive quarters. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Katalon helps teams accelerate software delivery and elevate quality through a powerful, integrated test automation platform, empowering them to release with speed and confidence.Contact:Arati Mukerji commarati@gmail.com +91-9958895759Ms Nhung (Rosie) Nguyen nhung.nguyen@katalon.com +84-039689137 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Huatai Securities Announces Dividend of RMB 3.7 per 10 Shares Following Record 2024 Performance ACN Newswire

Huatai Securities Announces Dividend of RMB 3.7 per 10 Shares Following Record 2024 Performance

HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2025 - Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. (the "Company"; stock codes: 601688.SH, 6886.HK, HTSC.L), a leading technology-driven comprehensive securities company in China, released its consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, reporting record revenue and profit, alongside substantial progress in its internationalization strategy.Annual Highlights:- In 2024, the Company continued to execute on strategic priorities, contributing to net revenues of RMB 54.29 billion, net earnings of RMB 15.35 billion, and diluted EPS of RMB 1.62, achieving the highest results for each.- The Company announced a final payout of RMB 5.2 per 10 shares (including tax), reinforcing its commitment to shareholder value.- The investment banking business led the Mainland market, ranking first in STAR Market and ChiNext IPOs, and first in M&A activities.- The Company expanded its presence in Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, leveraging operations across Mainland China, Hong Kong, the US, the UK, and Singapore.- The Company drove growth across its comprehensive financial services, including investment banking, wealth management, and institutional services, through technology-driven initiatives.The Company made significant progress in the following areas: Investment Banking ExcellenceThe preeminent global investment banking business leveraged industry insights and deep expertise to help clients seize new opportunities, unlocking growth and driving transformation. Ranked first in IPO underwriting on the STAR Market and ChiNext, Huatai Securities achieved a total IPO underwriting volume of RMB 8.5 billion, ranking second in the A-share market. The Company maintained a leading position in M&A advisory, particularly in restructuring project reviews. Additionally, it secured second place in equity underwriting with RMB 54.9 billion and achieved third place in bond underwriting, with a total volume of RMB 1,296 billion. In 2024, the Company ranked third in the total number of Hong Kong IPOs across the market and third among Chinese securities firms in terms of funds raised.Huatai Securities solidified its leading position in China's capital markets by supporting innovation-driven enterprises. Since 2012, the Company has been a critical catalyst for technological innovation, backing over 270 technology companies with a collectively market capitalization of RMB 9.47 trillion. In 2024, this commitment continued with support for over 10 "Little Giants" and specialized medium-sized enterprises endorsed by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.Global Reach AcceleratesHuatai Securities expanded its international footprint in 2024, demonstrating resilience in navigating volatile overseas markets. Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) became a lead underwriter in Tokyo's PRO-BOND market, while Huatai Securities (USA) gained Nasdaq underwriting membership. Additionally, a subsidiary of Huatai International, operating as a Chinese securities firm, successfully obtained a securities trading license in Vietnam.The Company's Global Trading Platform (GTP) now connects Hong Kong, the U.S., the U.K., and Singapore 24/7, enhancing cross-border capabilities. Research output surged, with 587 overseas reports (up 96% year-on-year) covering U.S., European, Japanese, and Southeast Asian markets, and stock coverage increased by 65%.Advancing Through TechnologyTo meet the evolving demands of institutional clients, Huatai Securities continued upgrading core trading infrastructure such as FICC HEAD platform and CAMS (Credit Analysis Management System). The tech-powered transformation enabled the Company to lead in market-making in the STAR Market with 126 stocks and fund liquidity services with 589 funds, while dual-counter RMB-HKD trading achieved full coverage and increased market share. The Company was awarded "2024 Top Market Maker – RMB Counter" by HKEX.On the retail front, "ZhangLe Fortune Path" app, the Company's mobile wealth management platform, is deepening AI integration to enhance client services, delivering sophisticated ETF tools for product selection and trading strategies, thereby boosting client and asset growth. Huatai Securities' fund distribution ranked second among securities firms, with AUM of equity fund reaching RMB 120.2 billion. The Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300 ETF approached RMB 360 billion, leading non-money-market ETFs in Shanghai and Shenzhen.Sustainability and GovernanceHuatai Securities' MSCI ESG rating rose to AAA in 2024, the highest among global investment banks, up from AA, marking two years of steady progress. Through its Huatai Foundation, rated 5A in Jiangsu's social organization assessment, the Company advanced rural revitalization, education, and eco-initiatives such as "One Yangtze River", promoting Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECM) in China, which were presented at COP16.Looking AheadHuatai Securities will continue its strategic focus on leveraging technology to enhance its wealth management and institutional services. By integrating resources across the business chain, the Company will further deepen its internationalization strategy, aiming to become one of the leading global investment banks providing top-tier professional financial services.About Huatai SecuritiesIncorporated in April 1991, Huatai Securities is a leading technology-driven securities group in China, with a highly collaborative business model, a cutting-edge digital platform and an extensive and engaging customer base. It provides comprehensive financial services to individual and institutional clients, including wealth management, investment banking, sales and trading, investment management, among others, with a substantial international presence.For enquiries, please contact:CDRBenny Liu Linda PuiTel: +86 10 6567 5056 Tel: +852 3103 0118Email: HTSC@cdrconsultancy.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Five NTT Group Companies and Biome Inc. Start Joint Development of Large-scale Estimation Technology for Vegetation and Organisms using Satellite Image Data JCN Newswire

Five NTT Group Companies and Biome Inc. Start Joint Development of Large-scale Estimation Technology for Vegetation and Organisms using Satellite Image Data

TOKYO, Mar 31, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT Corporation, Biome Inc., NTT Com, NTT COMWARE, NTT DATA and NTT DOCOMO announced today that they have jointly begun developing technology enabling the large-scale estimation*1 of vegetation*2 and biological organisms through remote sensing*3. By combining NTT Group's assets, including satellite image data analysis technology,*4 with Biome's real-time “BiomeDB” database of organisms, one of the largest in Japan with over 8.5 million entries, they aim to establish comprehensive and continuous methods for collecting and analyzing data related to vegetation and organisms. This initiative will support biodiversity monitoring and contribute to achieving a nature-positive*5 society.1. BackgroundOf the total value added*6 within the global economy, some USD 44 trillion (almost half of global GDP), depends on natural capital*7 such as forests and soil. However, the degradation of biodiversity, which supports this natural capital, is progressing at an unprecedented rate*8. Against this backdrop, interest in biodiversity conservation and the nature-positive sector has been rising globally, especially following the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework*9 at the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2022.In Japan, the government has formulated its Nature Positive Economy Transition Strategy*10, and there is an expectation for diverse stakeholders, including businesses, government, and citizens, to work towards realizing a nature-positive economy. To achieve this, companies need to understand and assess the current state of natural capital and engage in continuous monitoring and conservation activities based on international demands from bodies such as the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)*11. However, relying solely on open data for understanding and monitoring can sometimes be insufficient in terms of update frequency and accuracy, necessitating the continuation of resource-intensive on-site surveys. To address these challenges, the six companies behind this initiative are initiating a demonstration project.2. Project outlinea. ActivitiesIn addition to utilizing satellite image data, biological data held by Biome and actual field data, such as vegetation and biological data owned by local governments, the project will estimate the vegetation, species composition, and distribution in specific regions based on high-frequency, broad coverage across Japan, with a granularity aligned with international frameworks and standards.b. Field demonstrationsAt “Docomo Sennan Horigo no Mori” forest in Sennan City, Osaka managed by NTT Docomo starting in January 2025Objective: To verify the feasibility of using satellites to track the condition of forests and surrounding ecosystems.Through this demonstration, NTT Docomo will explore new methods of visualizing biodiversity and conducting long-term monitoring to promote the conservation of the forest, which has been certified as a “Nature Coexistence Site”*12 by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan. Additionally, they will evaluate the potential for utilizing these methods for future monitoring around Docomo's base stations.At the Asahi Forest in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, managed by Asahi Group Japan starting in April 2025Objective: To verify large-scale estimation technology and establish business use cases.Through this demonstration, Asahi Group Japan will conduct verification to explore new methods for the sustainable visualization of biodiversity and long-term monitoring of the forest based on Asahi Group Environmental Principles.3. Roles of each memberNTT Corp:Overall project managementBiome Inc.:Provision of ecosystem data, sharing of insights on biodiversity, and exploration of service commercializationNTT Com:Implementation of field demonstrations, exploration of business use cases, and consideration of service commercializationNTT COMWARE:Comprehensive data analysis and accuracy verificationNTT DATA:Provision of high-resolution satellite image data (AW3D)*13NTT DOCOMO:Provision of field sites and verification of business use cases4. Future developmentGoing forward, the participating companies will explore specific business use cases such as formulating “landscape strategies”*14 for local governments, supporting companies in transitioning to nature-positive management, and assisting in data collection for the preparation of companies' integrated reports. Additionally, they will conduct discussions with a wide range of local governments and companies with the aim of developing a high-coverage, high-accuracy biodiversity platform that can help support their biodiversity strategy development and quantitative evaluation of natural capital.In conjunction with the commencement of this development, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, an NTT Group corporate venture capital firm, has invested in Biome through a fund it manages*15. With this investment, the collaboration between Biome and NTT Group will be strengthened, creating new value through the exploration of nature-positive business opportunities and collaborative research.(1) Broad-area estimation involves analyzing data obtained from instruments such as satellites and aircraft to assess conditions over large areas.(2) Vegetation refers to the range of plant species in a particular area on the Earth's land surfaces, such as forests, grasslands, croplands, and wastelands.(3) Remote sensing is a technology used to measure the shape and characteristics of objects from a distance.(4) NTT Group provides satellite data under its space business brand “NTT C89,” which stands for the NTT CONSTELLATION 89 PROJECT, an initiative aimed at expanding its space-related business and contributing to the overall development of the space industry through the provision of solutions. NTT C89 is a trademark of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation.URL: New windowhttps://group.ntt/en/aerospace/(5) Nature-positive refers to the concept of halting biodiversity loss and stimulating recovery.(6) The total added value refers to the total amount of value created by companies through their business activities.(7) Reference: PDFNature Positive Economy Transition Strategy, Ministry of Environment, Government of Japan(8) Reference: PDFGlobal Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, IPBES(9) The “Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” is a new set of global biodiversity targets adopted in December 2022. Its mission for 2030 is to “halt and reverse biodiversity loss,” essentially aiming for a “nature-positive” outcome, which involves the restoration and enhancement of natural ecosystems.(10) Japan's “Transition Strategies toward Nature Positive Economy,” approved by the Cabinet in March 2024, outlines a vision and pathway for transitioning to an economy that conserves nature by changing the behaviors of businesses, financial institutions, and consumers.(11) TNFD is an international initiative aimed at developing a framework for companies and organizations to assess and disclose the impact of their economic activities on the natural environment and biodiversity.(12) Nature Coexistence Site is an area recognized by the Japanese government where biodiversity conservation is achieved through private initiatives and other efforts. These designated areas, excluding overlaps with protected areas, are registered in the international database as OECM (Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures). Source: Ministry of Environment of Japan.(13) AW3D: a 3D digital world map - see New window https://www.aw3d.jp/en/(14) A landscape strategy is an approach that comprehensively addresses various human activities and the natural environment within a specific region or space, based on land and spatial planning, to solve challenges.(15) Press release: March 27, 2025 NTT & NTT DOCOMO VENTURES “New window Investment in Biome Inc., Biodiversity Big Data Platform Operator”About NTTNTT contributes to a sustainable society through the power of innovation. We are a leading global technology company providing services to consumers and businesses as a mobile operator, infrastructure, networks, applications, and consulting provider. Our offerings include digital business consulting, managed application services, workplace and cloud solutions, data center and edge computing, all supported by our deep global industry expertise. We are over $97B in revenue and 330,000 employees, with $3.6B in annual R&D investments. Our operations span across 80+ countries and regions, allowing us to serve clients in over 190 of them. We serve over 75% of Fortune Global 100 companies, thousands of other enterprise and government clients and millions of consumers.About Biome Inc.Biome Inc., one of Japan's largest biodiversity databases, accelerates biodiversity data collection, real-time monitoring, and species conservation through an engaging and accessible gamified citizen science platform. Millions of data points are validated using state-of-the-art, AI-driven technologies, which are refined and verified by local biologists and experts.Our services connect species presence and distribution predictions to key metrics such as extinction risks, ecosystem condition indicators, and impact analyses. By doing so, Biome Inc. has supported over 400 projects across Japan and Asia, spanning public, corporate, and financial initiatives, as well as reporting for disclosures, conservation efforts, and nature-positive targets.biome.co.jp/en/About NTT CommunicationsFounded in 1999, NTT Communications provides a comprehensive range of ICT services, leveraging our leading-edge infrastructure and technical expertise. Our solutions span networks, cloud, data centers, applications, security, and AI. In 2022, we became the core provider of enterprise services within the NTT DOCOMO Group. Under the "docomo business" brand, we drive the global-scale transformation of industries by utilizing 5G, IoT, and other advanced technologies. We also support the creation of new workstyles and the digital transformation of local communities. https://www.ntt.com/en/index.htmlAbout NTT COMWARENTT COMWARE envisions a future that is friendly to people and society and contributes to the realization of an affluent world where people can connect each other. NTT COMWARE will enhance its network platform for the next generation, bring about social and industrial structural changes, drive business expansion of the DOCOMO Group, and promote DX of the NTT Group based on the quality and reliability that have supported Japan's social infrastructure. For details, please visit here.https://www.nttcom.co.jp/english/about/value/About NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at nttdata.com.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 90 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Under the slogan “Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness,” DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society.https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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TANAKA Memorial Foundation Announces Recipients of FY2024 Precious Metals Research Grants JCN Newswire

TANAKA Memorial Foundation Announces Recipients of FY2024 Precious Metals Research Grants

TOKYO, Mar 31, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The TANAKA Memorial Foundation’s Representative Director, Hideya Okamoto, announced the recipients of the FY2024 Precious Metals Research Grants.Following a rigorous screening process, Ichiro Tanaka Awards, for 3 million yen each, were presented to Assistant Professor Akihiro Ishii of Tohoku University and Professor Yu Matsuda of Waseda University. In addition, three research projects received the Innovative Precious Metals Award, and six KIRAMEKI Awards were presented.The TANAKA Memorial Foundation undertakes programs designed to foster developments in new precious metal fields while contributing to the advancement of science, technology, and socio-economics for the overall enrichment of society. The research grant program was launched in FY1999 and has continued each year since with the goal of supporting the various challenges of the “new world opened up by precious metals. “Forging a better tomorrow with ‘Hirameki’ and ‘Kirameki’" was adopted as the catchphrase for this year, the program’s 26th year. Applications were invited for research and development themes that contribute toward the continued creation of a better future using the creativity of researchers and the potential of precious metals. As a result, a total of 238 applications were received, and a total of 27 research grants of 19.8 million yen was awarded.The names of the recipients of the Ichiro Tanaka Award, their research, and the reasons for their selection are below.Ichiro Tanaka AwardAssistant Professor Akihiro Ishii of Tohoku UniversityNew developments in Half-Heusler compounds as highly refractive transparent materialsThis research led to the theoretical discovery that Half-Heusler compounds, including rhodium, iridium, platinum, gold, and other precious metals, become highly refractive materials that are transparent in the near infrared range. The research was highly rated for presenting a new method for using precious metals, and for its possible application to a wide range of technologies, including sensors for use in photoelectric conversion devices and automated driving technologies, and exposure equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing.Ichiro Tanaka AwardProfessor Yu Matsuda of Waseda UniversityEstablishment of a temperature measurement technique for highly efficient operation of cryogenic fluids using ruthenium complexesThis research seeks to develop a technique for measuring temperature distribution observed in the cryogenic range, which is not possible using infrared light, by using the fluorescence of ruthenium complexes. With increasing demand for liquefied natural gas and liquid hydrogen over recent years, the research was highly rated for presenting an innovative technique able to measure the temperature distribution data required when designing equipment for improving the efficiency of transporting and operating such materials, and as research and development that can contribute significantly toward carbon neutrality.Three Innovative Precious Metals Awards, six KIRAMEKI Awards, and 16 HIRAMEKI Awards were also granted. The recipients and an overview of the Precious Metals Research Grants are indicated below. Applications for the FY2025 research grants are scheduled to open in the fall.List of FY2024 Precious Metals Research Grants RecipientsOverview of the 2024 Precious Metals Research GrantsConditionsNew research and development that uses precious metals or can be applied to precious metals, contributes to the creation of a sustainable future, and falls under any of the following- New technology related to precious metals (new materials, processing methods, process development, etc.)- Research that brings about innovative evolution in product development (new functions, process development, computational science, etc.)- Research and development of new products using precious metals- Effective technologies for creating a well-balanced and prosperous society* Precious metal refers to eight elements of platinum, gold, silver, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium.* If development is conducted jointly (or planned to be) with other material manufacturers, please indicate so.* Products that have already been commercialized, put to practical use, or that are planned are not eligible.Grant Amounts (Maximum amounts from a grant pool of 20 million yen)Umekichi Tanaka Award10 million yenIchiro Tanaka Award (Previously Gold Award)3 million yenInnovative Precious Metals Award (Previously Silver Award)1 million yenKIRAMEKI Award (Previously Young Researcher Award)1 million yenHIRAMEKI Award (Previously TANAKA Special Award)300,000 yen*The grant amount is treated as a scholarship donation.*Awards may not be granted in some cases.Note: Names of the Gold Award, Silver Award, Young Researcher Award, and TANAKA Special Award have changed from this year.Eligible Candidates- Personnel who belong to (or work for) educational institutions in Japan (universities, graduate schools, or technical colleges) or public and related research institutions may participate.*As long as the applicant is affiliated with a research institution in Japan, the base of activity can be in Japan or overseas.*The KIRAMEKI Awards are for researchers under the age of 37 as of April 1, 2024.Application Period- 9am, September 2, 2024 (Mon) - 5pm, November 30, 2024 (Sat)Inquiries Concerning the Research Grant ProgramPrecious Metals Research Grants OfficeGlobal Marketing / R&D Supervisory Department, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.2-6-6 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0025E-mail: joseikin@ml.tanaka.co.jpTANAKA Memorial Foundation website: https://tanaka-foundation.or.jpTANAKA Memorial FoundationOrganization Name: TANAKA Kikinzoku Memorial FoundationAddress: 22F Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Hideya Okamoto (Special Advisor, TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.)Incorporated: 2015Purpose of Business: To provide grants for research related to precious metals to contribute to the development and cultivation of new fields for precious metals, and to the development of science, technology, and the social economy.Areas of Business: Provision of grants for scientific and technological research related to precious metals. Recognition of excellent analysis of precious metals and holding of seminars and other events.TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.Headquarters: 2-6-6 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Koichiro Tanaka, Group CEOFounded: 1885Incorporated: 1918Capital: 500 million yenEmployees: 2,798 (Including overseas subsidiaries) (December 31, 2024)Sales: 353,213,723,000 yen (FY2024)Main businesses: Manufacture, sales, import and export of precious metals (platinum, gold, silver, and others) and various types of industrial precious metals products.URL: https://tanaka-preciousmetals.comPress InquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/Press release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20250331_EN.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Fujitsu and Macquarie University partner to help address critical shortage of machine learning engineers JCN Newswire

Fujitsu and Macquarie University partner to help address critical shortage of machine learning engineers

TOKYO, Mar 31, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Faster and highly accurate AI models will be available and accessible to students through a strategic partnership between global digital transformation leader, Fujitsu, and Macquarie University.The collaboration, formed through an established strategic partnership, will offer university-developed AI micro credentials via Macquarie University’s online learning platforms as well as popular platforms including LinkedIn Learning and Udemy, allowing students, researchers and industry professionals around the world access to Fujitsu’s proprietary AutoML technology while developing valuable knowledge and skills in automated machine learning.The new four-week online course, “Fujitsu AutoML: Mastering Automated Machine Learning” will open for registrations. The course is tailored to bridge the gap in AI education and will teach basic theory with practical exercises on topics including automated machine learning, models and algorithms using the Fujitsu AutoML tool.Accelerating AI implementation process with Fujitsu AutoML technologyThe Fujitsu AutoML technology speeds up analysis by evaluating the most promising machine learning pipelines, rather than all combinations of possible outcomes. The technology also enhances transparency for data-driven decision-making by showing users how the AI model is built.Fujitsu AutoML is an integral component of Fujitsu’s cloud-based AI Platform, Fujitsu Kozuchi, which enables rapid development, testing, and implementation of AI across seven areas: Generative AI, AutoML, predictive analytics, text, vision, AI trust, explainable AI.Mahesh Krishnan, Chief Technology Officer for Oceania at Fujitsu, said, “Collaboration between universities and technology firms like Fujitsu are essential in bridging the gap between the growing demand for AI experts and the limited supply of skilled technology professionals.“Fewer than 8.5% of Australian graduates hold an engineering qualification, ranking Australia sixth lowest among OECD countries. This impacts the ability for Australian organisations to effectively implement artificial intelligence solutions, to innovate, and stay competitive.(1)“Fujitsu is teaming up with Macquarie University to nurture the next generation of leaders with expertise in new and emerging areas of technology, including Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, to help solve real-world problems. We’re also doing it just when the market needs it the most.”Professor Amin Beheshti, Director of the Centre for Applied AI at Macquarie University sees wide-ranging positive impacts for this new course, “Macquarie is the home of Fujitsu's first Small Research Lab in the Southern Hemisphere. Now, we're joining forces to give students a leg up in the booming area of AI.”“This collaboration with Fujitsu is not just about addressing the immediate need for skilled machine learning engineers. It's about paving the way for future innovations. We’re also contributing to the research exploring how Generative AI can transform the field of automated machine learning. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to advancing knowledge in AI and shaping the future of technology.”The Fujitsu Macquarie AI Research Lab, established at Macquarie University, has paved the way for deeper industry-academia collaboration and innovation. Tapping into Macquarie University’s advanced research capabilities and Fujitsu’s expertise in AI technology, the Fujitsu AutoML collaboration aims to democratise AI education. By empowering students, researchers, and industry professionals with practical knowledge of automated machine learning, this initiative will bridge the gap between theory and real-world machine learning applications.This collaboration with Macquarie University underscores Fujitsu's ongoing commitment to advancing AI education and innovation. Fujitsu recently introduced a multi-AI agent security technology within its AI platform, Fujitsu Kozuchi, designed to proactively defend against cyber threats.In addition, Fujitsu is advancing video analytics through several key initiatives. This includes the development of an AI agent for video analytics that enhances workplace safety and efficiency by analysing long-duration video footage. Fujitsu has also partnered with Linius Technologies to expand these capabilities, delivering AI-powered insights from video data to improve safety and security across various sectors and environments.(1) Source :https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/about-engineering/statisticsAbout FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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SeaPRwire Launches AI-Powered Multilingual News Translation Tool SeaPRwire

SeaPRwire Launches AI-Powered Multilingual News Translation Tool

Hong Kong – April 01, 2025 – SeaPRwire, a leading Public Relations Communication Platform in Asia, has announced the introduction of an AI-supported multilingual news translation tool. This innovative tool, developed in collaboration with Asia Presswire (https://www.asiapresswire.com), aims to expand the reach of press releases by enabling instant translation into multiple languages, allowing companies to effectively connect with a broader global audience. The new multilingual news translation tool leverages advanced machine translation technology to quickly and accurately translate news content into a variety of languages. This feature ensures that press releases can be easily distributed across different linguistic regions, enhancing global communication efforts and improving brand visibility. “With the growing demand for effective communication across borders, our new AI-powered translation tool allows our clients to seamlessly reach audiences in multiple languages,” said Grace Martin, Media Director at SeaPRwire. “This solution is designed to simplify the process of multilingual press release distribution, ensuring that companies can communicate their messages clearly and efficiently to a wider, international audience.” The integration of this translation tool is expected to significantly benefit businesses looking to expand their presence beyond regional markets. By providing fast and accurate translations, SeaPRwire’s new tool eliminates the barriers that often hinder global communications, such as language differences and delays in manual translation processes. With the increasing globalization of media and the rapid pace at which information spreads, having a multilingual press release distribution capability has become crucial for companies aiming to maintain a strong, consistent global presence. The new tool allows press releases to be translated into multiple languages, including but not limited to English, Chinese, French, Spanish, and German, ensuring that brands can effectively target media outlets and audiences worldwide. SeaPRwire’s multilingual news translation tool also supports real-time updates, ensuring that the latest news content is translated and distributed as soon as it is released. This feature further enhances the platform’s ability to provide up-to-date information to a diverse range of media outlets and audiences. The collaboration with Asia Presswire strengthens SeaPRwire’s service offering, bringing cutting-edge AI and machine translation technology to the forefront of global communications. This partnership solidifies SeaPRwire’s position as a leader in earned media communications management across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. “As we continue to innovate and refine our services, we are committed to providing our clients with the most advanced tools available for managing their communications efforts,” Martin added. “This new translation tool is just one example of how we are using technology to help our clients amplify their message and reach audiences worldwide with ease.” SeaPRwire’s new multilingual news translation tool is now available to clients across Asia, providing them with an enhanced ability to reach diverse audiences in various regions and languages. This AI-powered solution is poised to become a game-changer in the global press release distribution landscape, enabling businesses to strengthen their international communications and expand their global footprint. About Asia Presswire Asia Presswire is a press release distribution service that provides tailored solutions for public relations firms, agencies, organizations, and corporations worldwide. They specialize in delivering customized press release distribution, including direct-to-editor email delivery to targeted media editors at newspapers, magazines, and broadcast outlets. Their extensive network spans 172 countries, connecting with over 230,000 media outlets and 3.6 million self-media platforms. Supporting over 46 languages, including English, Chinese, French, German, and Japanese, Asia Presswire ensures effective communication across diverse linguistic regions. Their services are designed to enhance brands’ online visibility and reputation, enabling effective connection with target audiences. About SeaPRwire SeaPRwire is a leading earned media communications management platform in Asia, designed to empower PR and communications professionals. Its Branding-Insight Program streamlines communication management by connecting clients with a network of over 80,000 journalists, editors, magazines, and online media outlets, along with 300 million followers of key opinion leaders (KOLs). Leveraging AI-driven technology, SeaPRwire enables users to identify relevant media and KOLs, personalize pitches, and measure the impact of their communications efforts. Operating across regions including Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, SeaPRwire enhances brand awareness and educates audiences effectively. Media Contact Brand: SeaPRwire Contact: Media team Email: cs@seaprwire.com Website: https://seaprwire.com
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SeaPRwire应用AI支持的多语言新闻翻译工具 SeaPRwire

SeaPRwire应用AI支持的多语言新闻翻译工具

香港 - 2025年4月1日 - SeaPRwire,亚洲领先的新闻传播平台,宣布推出AI支持的多语言新闻翻译工具。该创新工具由Asia Presswire (https://www.asiapresswire.com)与SeaPRwire合作开发,旨在通过实现即时翻译新闻稿为多种语言,扩大新闻稿的受众范围,使公司能够有效地与更广泛的全球受众建立联系。 这一全新的多语言新闻翻译工具利用先进的机器翻译技术,快速且准确地将新闻内容翻译成多种语言。该功能确保新闻稿能够轻松分发到不同语言区域,增强全球传播效果并提升品牌知名度。 "随着跨境有效沟通需求的不断增加,我们的全新AI支持翻译工具使我们的客户能够无缝地接触到多语言的受众,"SeaPRwire媒体总监Grace Martin表示。"这一解决方案旨在简化多语言新闻稿分发的过程,确保公司能够清晰、有效地向更广泛的国际受众传递信息。" 这一翻译工具的引入预计将大大受益于希望拓展市场的企业。通过提供快速准确的翻译,SeaPRwire的新工具消除了通常会阻碍全球传播的障碍,如语言差异和人工翻译过程中的延迟。 随着媒体全球化的发展和信息传播的快速变化,具备多语言新闻稿分发能力对公司维持强大、稳定的全球形象至关重要。该新工具支持将新闻稿翻译成多种语言,包括但不限于英语、中文、法语、西班牙语和德语,确保品牌能够有效地针对全球媒体和受众。 SeaPRwire的多语言新闻翻译工具还支持实时更新,确保最新的新闻内容在发布后立即翻译并分发。该功能进一步增强了平台提供最新信息给多样化媒体和受众的能力。 与Asia Presswire的合作加强了SeaPRwire的服务功能,将前沿的AI和机器翻译技术推向了全球传播的前沿。这一合作巩固了SeaPRwire在亚太地区及全球范围内作为领先新闻传播平台的地位。 "随着我们不断创新和完善我们的服务,我们致力于为客户提供可用的最先进工具来管理他们的传播工作,"Grace Martin补充道。"这一翻译工具只是我们利用技术帮助客户放大信息、轻松接触全球受众的一个例子。" SeaPRwire的多语言新闻翻译工具现已向亚太地区的客户开放,提供了增强的能力,帮助他们接触到不同地区和语言的多样化受众。这个AI驱动的解决方案有望在全球新闻稿分发领域成为一个颠覆性创新,使企业能够加强其国际传播并扩展全球足迹。 关于Asia Presswire Asia Presswire是一家新闻稿发布服务公司,为全球公关公司、代理机构、组织和企业提供定制化解决方案。他们专注于提供定制化的新闻稿分发服务,包括通过电子邮件直接发送新闻稿给报纸、杂志和广播媒体编辑。其广泛的网络覆盖172个国家,连接超过230,000个媒体渠道以及360万个自媒体平台。Asia Presswire支持超过46种语言,包括英语、中文、法语、德语和日语,确保在多语言区域内实现有效沟通。其服务旨在提升品牌的在线可见性和声誉,有效地与目标受众建立联系。 关于SeaPRwire SeaPRwire是亚洲领先的媒体传播管理平台,旨在赋能公关和传播专业人士。其品牌洞察计划通过将客户与80,000多名记者、编辑、杂志和在线媒体平台连接,简化了传播管理,同时还与3亿多关键意见领袖(KOL)粉丝网络对接。借助AI技术,SeaPRwire帮助用户识别相关媒体和KOL,个性化推介内容,并衡量传播效果。SeaPRwire在包括日本、中国、韩国、香港、新加坡、越南、泰国、马来西亚、印度尼西亚和菲律宾等地区运营,有效提升品牌认知并教育受众。 媒体联系 Brand: SeaPRwire Contact: Media team Email: cs@seaprwire.com Website: https://seaprwire.com
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Analogue FY2024 Revenue Rose to HK$6,450 Million, Adjusted Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company Increased to HK$206 Million ACN Newswire

Analogue FY2024 Revenue Rose to HK$6,450 Million, Adjusted Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company Increased to HK$206 Million

HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Analogue Holdings Limited (“Analogue” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (stock code: 1977), a leading provider of electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering solutions, and information and communications technology services for smart cities, today announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the “Year” or “FY2024”).Financial Highlights- Contracts-in-hand remained at a high level of HK$11,052.7 million- Revenue rose to HK$6,450.1 million, up 5.2% year-on-year- Adjusted profit attributable to owners of the company recorded HK$206.0 million 1 with a growth of 10.2% 2 year-on-year, excluding a one-off expense and provision- Total dividend for the year amounted to HK4.38 cents per shareChairman Dr Mak Kin Wah said, “Capturing opportunities from shifting market priorities towards intelligent and digital solutions, data centres, environmental engineering and climate solutions, hospitals, infrastructure, and housing, we maintained a high level of contracts-in-hand across the Group’s diverse scope of business, providing a strong underlying foundation for the business over the next two years and beyond; this was notwithstanding the challenges around the world and in Hong Kong during the year.ATAL Tower, our new headquarters, is a significant investment that demonstrates our confidence in the future and our commitment to Hong Kong. We will continue to leverage our expertise and strong financial position to take up additional opportunities in the Hong Kong market, and explore further business development in overseas markets. Our investment in research and development, and innovation will enhance our core strengths and competitiveness. We will tirelessly live up to our motto of ‘We Commit. We Perform. We Deliver.’, ultimately driving our sustainable growth, optimising value for shareholders and other stakeholders, and contributing to the wider community.”Business Review: Building Services- This segment is the largest revenue contributor, with revenue up 5.3% to HK$3,933 million.- The recurring maintenance revenue increased by 40.2% to HK$422 million.- Leadership in the innovative construction technology of Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (“MiMEP”) received a major boost during the year, not only with the award of significant contract for a Grade A office building in Causeway Bay with the highest level of MiMEP application at 85% for a commercial building, but also with the development of our own systematic MiMEP methodologies and solutions.- The “MiMEP Design and Manufacturing Centre” and “MiMEP High Productivity Research Centre” in Zhuhai, as well as other MiMEP manufacturing facilities in Hong Kong, were established to integrate our capabilities in the Greater Bay Area with cutting-edge technology from Hong Kong.Environmental Engineering- The order intake significantly increased by 107.4% to HK$1,514 million, with contracts won for environmental infrastructure needed to enhance climate resilience, environmental protection, sustainability of water supply and waste treatment, and support for public housing and utilities.- The segment actively extended its expert services around the world, including Teresa in the Philippines, Dubai and other parts of the world.Information, Communications and Building Technologies (“ICBT”)- The order intake increased 22.5% to HK$757 million, with contracts-in-hand up 13.8% to HK$959 million.- The segment actively collaborated with leading manufacturers worldwide and in Mainland China to expand its technology reach and deliver cutting-edge solutions in diverse sectors.Lifts and Escalators- There was a significant growth in order intake and revenue, up 48.5% to HK$548 million and up 39.9% to HK$529 million respectively.- The two recently acquired lift companies in the United Kingdom (“UK”) contributed to revenue growth and made progress in the UK business.- The associate in the United States turned from a loss to a profit in FY2024 and made progress in expanding its business into additional cities in the South.For further details of the 2024 Annual Results, please refer to the announcement filed with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.Remark:1. Profit attributable to the owners of the Company was HK$135.3 million, including a one-off expense of approximately HK$23.1 million before tax for relocation to the new consolidated headquarters to realise enhanced efficiency and synergy across business units, and a provision for expected credit loss of HK$88.0 million before tax to reflect risks with the recoverability of certain receivables and contract assets held by the Group in relation to certain construction companies.2. When compared with the adjusted profit attributable to owners of the company of HK$186.9 million in FY2023, which excludes a one-off dilution gain before tax upon completion of a private placement by an associate in Mainland China, a gain on disposal of interest before tax in an associate, and a provision before tax in respect of certain contracts in the healthcare sector.About Analogue Holdings LimitedEstablished in 1977, Analogue Holdings Limited is a leading provider of electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering solutions and information and communications technology (“ICT”) services for smart cities, with headquarters in Hong Kong and operations in Macau, Mainland China, the United States and the United Kingdom. Serving a wide spectrum of customers from public and private sectors, the Group provides multi-disciplinary and comprehensive E&M engineering and technology services in four major segments, including Building Services, Environmental Engineering, Information, Communications and Building Technologies (“ICBT”) and Lifts & Escalators.The Group also manufactures and sells Anlev lifts and escalators internationally and has entered into an alliance with Transel Elevator & Electric Inc. (“TEI”), one of the largest independent lifts and escalators companies in New York, the United States. The Group’s associate partner, Nanjing Canatal Data-Centre Environmental Tech Co., Ltd (603912.SS), specialises in manufacturing of precision air conditioners. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Netflix的消失的女孩揭示了导致长岛连环杀手嫌疑人被捕的惊人内幕

` tags. (SeaPRwire) - 由于 Rex Heuermann,一名被指控在长岛吉尔戈海滩附近谋杀多人的建筑师,正在等待审判,一部关于此案的新纪录片将于 3 月 31 日在 Netflix 上播出。 这部由三部分组成的剧集《消失的女孩:长岛连环杀手》(Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer),由莉兹·加布斯 (Liz Garbus) 执导,收录了受害者的朋友和家人以及自 2010 年性工作者 Shannan Gilbert 首次失踪以来一直在调查此案的执法部门官员的采访。 加布斯曾采访过一些受害者的亲人,为电影Lost Girls做准备。这是一部 2020 年的电影,其灵感来自该案件,由艾米·瑞恩 (Amy Ryan) 和洛拉·科克 (Lola Kirke) 主演,并根据记者罗伯特·科尔克 (Robert Kolker) 的著作《消失的女孩:吉尔戈海滩连环杀人案中未解的美国之谜》改编。 “我们希望这能给为这些家庭争取正义带来更大的公众压力,”加布斯告诉《时代》杂志。 当 Heuermann 于 2023 年被捕并被控谋杀七名女性时,她重新联系了一些家庭,并开始制作一部纪录片。 以下是《消失的女孩》(Gone Girls) 如何详细描述了导致 2023 年逮捕的重要里程碑。 涉嫌吉尔戈海滩连环杀手是如何被捕的 2021 年,萨福克县迎来了一位新的警察局长罗德尼·哈里森 (Rodney Harrison),他于 2022 年成立了一个吉尔戈海滩凶杀案调查特别工作组,由联邦、纽约州和地方执法部门官员组成。 他们致力于将证据数字化,以方便搜索。 当局一直在寻找身高超过 6 英尺 4 英寸且驾驶 Chevy Avalanche 的人。 他们知道失踪的女性都曾接到一个一次性手机的电话,当局 выяснил,这个一次性手机属于一个从长岛 Massapequa Park 通勤到纽约市的人。 该特别工作组的第一次会议是在 2022 年 2 月 1 日,大约六周后,即 2022 年 3 月 14 日,该特别工作组开始追踪 Heuermann,他是一位丈夫,也是两个孩子的父亲,在曼哈顿的一家建筑公司工作。 他们发现,无论 Heuermann 去哪里,这个一次性手机也跟着去哪里。 当局看到他付钱给一次性手机充值,并发现他使用匿名电子邮件帐户联系妓女。 为了获得他的 DNA 样本,当局取回了他丢弃的一个披萨盒,并拿走了他剩下的披萨皮。 DNA 样本与警方从一个犯罪现场发现的头发中提取的 DNA 相符。 在《消失的女孩》(Gone Girls) 中,Heuermann 的一名前雇员回忆说,他非常了解长岛海滩地区。 警方发现他在地下室里藏有数百件枪支,并没收了他的电脑以查看他的互联网搜索记录。 其中很多都与吉尔戈海滩谋杀案调查、受害者以及以虐待女性为中心的色情内容有关。 一个重大突破是,警方从 Heuermann 住所的一个硬盘驱动器中恢复了一份已删除的文件,该文件详细说明了折磨受害者的最佳做法、所需的设备清单以及如何处理证据。 Heuermann 对所有七项谋杀指控均不认罪。 迄今为止,最大的谜团是这些女性为何被谋杀。 加布斯并没有从纪录片中得出任何关于是什么驱使所谓的凶手 Heuermann 以性工作者为目标的明确想法,但她指出:“他曾与从事护送工作的人约会,她们对他感到怀疑,但这些女性不会去找警察,因为她们不想被捕。” 另一位受害者梅丽莎·巴特勒米 (Melissa Barthelemy) 的姐姐阿曼达·芬德伯格 (Amanda Funderburg) 称 Heuermann 为“怪物”。 当被问及如果她可以对 Heuermann 说些什么时,她说:“他没有他想象的那么聪明。” 其他受害者的亲人对结果持谨慎乐观态度。 “当某人被判有罪时,那才像是……我们找到了梅根的凶手,”梅根·沃特曼 (Megan Waterman) 的姑姑伊丽莎白·梅泽夫 (Elizabeth Meserve) 说道,梅根·沃特曼是 Heuermann 被指控杀害的女性之一。 “但我认为没有人想抱太大希望,以免失望。” 为什么解决这些谋杀案花了这么长时间 虽然《消失的女孩》(Gone Girls) 确实调查了阻碍此案的当地政治,但加布斯还提到了更大的社会污名。 “当你开始了解这些失去亲人的家庭时,我希望它能让你在未来看待这些故事时质疑这一点,”加布斯说。 她希望这部电影不仅能让人们对失踪者产生更多的同情心,也能对社会边缘的种族和阶级的犯罪受害者产生更多的同情心。 正如她所说:“我认为纪录片和电影制作的普遍作用是让你走进别人的鞋子。 它让你尽可能地接近他们。 我们越是走进别人的鞋子,我们就越能对他们产生同情心,并在社会中建立联系。”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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巴基斯坦计划今年驱逐300万阿富汗难民

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巴基斯坦计划今年驱逐300万阿富汗难民 “`

` tags. (SeaPRwire) - 白沙瓦,巴基斯坦 — 巴基斯坦计划今年驱逐300万阿富汗难民,此前他们自愿离开首都及周边地区的最后期限于周一到期。 这是2023年10月启动的驱逐非法居住在巴基斯坦的外国人的最新阶段,其中大部分是阿富汗人。该行动遭到了联合国难民署、塔利班政府和 U.N. 的批评。 驱逐行动原定于4月1日开始,但由于庆祝开斋节的假期而被推迟到4月10日, 美联社看到 的政府文件显示。 国际移民组织的数据显示,过去18个月里,约有84.5万阿富汗人离开了巴基斯坦。 巴基斯坦表示,仍有300万阿富汗人滞留。其中,1,344,584人持有 Proof of Registration cards,807,402人持有 Afghan Citizen Cards。 还有100万阿富汗人因没有任何证件而非法滞留在该国。 巴基斯坦表示,将确保阿富汗人在被驱逐后不会返回。 当局希望持有 Afghan Citizen card 的人在3月31日之前离开首都伊斯兰堡和拉瓦尔品第市,自愿返回阿富汗或被驱逐出境。 持有 Proof of Registration 的人可以在巴基斯坦待到6月30日,而等待重新安置的人员也必须在3月31日之前离开伊斯兰堡和拉瓦尔品第。 当局表示,他们将与外国外交使团合作,重新安置阿富汗人,否则他们也将被驱逐出巴基斯坦。 在塔利班接管阿富汗后,数万名阿富汗人逃离。他们通过一项帮助因与美国政府、媒体、援助机构和人权团体合作而面临风险的人员的项目,在美国寻求安置。 然而,唐纳德·特朗普总统在1月份暂停了该项目,现在有2万名阿富汗人处境不明。 塔利班希望阿富汗难民有尊严地返回 一份关于驱逐计划的文件称:“不应让任何阿富汗官员参与任何委员会或正式决策过程。” 阿富汗难民部发言人阿卜杜勒·穆塔利布·哈卡尼告诉 美联社,巴基斯坦正在武断地做出决定,没有让 U.N. 难民署或塔利班政府参与。 哈卡尼说:“我们已经向他们反映了我们的问题,指出单方面驱逐难民既不符合他们的利益,也不符合我们的利益。以这种方式驱逐他们会损害巴基斯坦的声誉。” “对我们来说,管理如此多返回的阿富汗人自然是一个挑战。我们已经要求他们应该通过一种机制和相互理解来进行驱逐,以便他们能够有尊严地返回。” 将在西北部的开伯尔-普赫图赫瓦省设立两个过境站,以协助驱逐行动。一个位于白沙瓦郊区的纳西尔巴格地区。第二个将位于距离阿富汗边境7公里的兰迪科塔尔边境城镇。 阿富汗人不确定他们在不熟悉的国家里的未来 目前尚不清楚不同证件类型的阿富汗夫妇,以及一方是巴基斯坦公民而另一方是阿富汗人的家庭会发生什么。但官员向 美联社 表示,社会福利工作人员将随时帮助处理此类案件。 30岁的奥迈德·汗持有 Afghan Citizen Card,而他的妻子持有 Proof of Registration。 根据巴基斯坦政府的政策,他必须离开,但他的妻子可以待到6月30日。 他们的两个孩子没有任何证件,包括来自任何一个国家的护照或身份证。 他说:“我来自帕克蒂亚省,但我从未去过那里,我不确定我的未来。” 纳齐尔·艾哈迈德出生在巴基斯坦西南部城市奎达,从未去过阿富汗。他与该国的唯一联系是通过他的父亲,他的父亲四年前在奎达去世。 21岁的艾哈迈德说:“我们怎么能去那里? 很少有人认识我们。 我们所有的亲戚都住在奎达。 如果我们去那里会做什么? 我们呼吁巴基斯坦政府给我们一些时间,以便我们可以去了解一下情况,至少找一份工作。” —- 美联社记者阿卜杜勒·萨塔尔从巴基斯坦奎达对此报道做出了贡献。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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法国极右翼领导人玛丽·勒庞被判犯有挪用公款罪

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法国极右翼领导人玛丽·勒庞被判犯有挪用公款罪 “`

(SeaPRwire) - 巴黎——一家法国法院周一在一起挪用公款案件中判定 有罪,但没有立即说明她的刑期可能是什么,以及这可能如何影响 坐在巴黎法庭前排,在首席法官宣读判决时没有立即表现出任何反应。 法官还对她的政党的其他八名现任或前任成员判处有罪,他们和她一样,此前曾在欧洲议会担任民选议员。 勒庞和她的共同被告面临最高 10 年的监禁。他们可以上诉,这将导致另一次审判。 勒庞最担心的是,法院可能会宣布她“立即生效”地没有资格竞选公职——即使她提出上诉。这可能会阻止她参加 2027 年的总统竞选。她将这种情况描述为“政治死亡”。 这项判决对勒庞和她的政党来说是一场彻底的失败。除了认定她和其他八名前欧洲议会议员犯有挪用公款罪外,法院还对其他 12 名曾担任勒庞和现在的 National Rally 党(前身为 National Front)议会助理的人判处有罪。 法院裁决称,勒庞的政党运作着“一个系统”来挪用欧盟议会的资金。 勒庞和 National Rally 的其他 24 名官员 被指控挪用intended for European Union parliamentary aides to pay staff who worked for the party between 2004 and 2016, in violation of the 27-nation bloc’s regulations. 勒庞和她的共同被告否认有不当行为。 56 岁的勒庞在 2017 年和 2022 年的总统选举中均败给了总统埃马纽埃尔·马克龙,并且近年来她的政党的选举支持率有所增长。 在 2024 年底进行的为期九周的审判中,她辩称,丧失资格“将产生剥夺我成为总统候选人的效果”,并剥夺她的支持者的权利。 “有 1100 万人投票支持我所代表的运动。因此,明天,可能会有数百万甚至数百万的法国人会发现自己被剥夺了选举中的候选人,”她告诉由三名法官组成的小组。 如果勒庞无法参加 2027 年的竞选,她看似自然的继任者将是乔丹·巴尔德拉,勒庞 29 岁的门生,他于 2021 年接替她担任党魁。 勒庞否认了她领导着旨在挪用欧盟议会资金以造福其政党的系统,她从 2011 年到 2021 年领导该党。她辩称,将欧洲议会支付的议员助理的工作适应议员的需求是可以接受的,包括一些与政党高度相关的政治工作,这在当时 是允许的。 听证会显示,一些欧盟资金被用来支付勒庞的保镖(他曾经是 保镖)以及她的私人助理。 检察官要求判处勒庞两年监禁和五年剥夺资格。 勒庞说,她觉得他们“只对”阻止她竞选总统感兴趣。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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