特朗普冠名肯尼迪中心计划受挫,法院裁决引发政治波澜 Latest News

特朗普冠名肯尼迪中心计划受挫,法院裁决引发政治波澜

(SeaPRwire) - By: Gavin Thorne, an insider political investigative journalist based in Washington, D.C. 特朗普热衷于在事物上留下自己的印记,然而肯尼迪中心员工正按法院裁决,着手移除其名字。这一事件背后,是政治权力与法律规则的激烈碰撞。 去年12月,肯尼迪中心董事会试图将特朗普名字加诸其上,引发强烈反对与诉讼。5月29日,法官裁定此举违反联邦法律,要求14天内去除相关标识。此外,法院还驳回了中心关闭两年翻新的决定。 特朗普一直试图改变华盛顿地标,建凯旋门、拆白宫东翼等项目均面临法律挑战。尽管此前他详细规划了中心改造,但如今似乎已失去兴趣,甚至要将中心“移交”国会。 未来特朗普是否会继续推动地标改造,肯尼迪中心命运又将如何,值得持续关注。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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iGaming’s Shiny Toy Obsession Is Tanking Sales—Data Is the Fix iGame

iGaming’s Shiny Toy Obsession Is Tanking Sales—Data Is the Fix

(AsiaGameHub) - By: Christian Brooks, a prominent financial and business lead commentator iGaming suppliers are stuck in a going-nowhere growth loop. They chase every new tech trend like moths to a flame. AI tools, fancy payment rails, regulatory workarounds—none escape their focus. But most end up selling products no one actually needs. The industry’s obsession with ‘revolutionary’ fixes has blinded it to a basic truth. Operator core needs haven’t changed, just the pressures around them. SBC Media’s John Cook points to a pervasive industry problem. Suppliers assume operators want their ‘shiny new toys’ without checking reality. Take payment service providers as an example. Operators still need secure money transfers from A to B. Now they just face new pressures: faster withdrawals, better liquidity management. Asking operators directly sounds simple, but it’s not. Clients often give polite, untruthful feedback to preserve relationships. Worse, many rely on AI-generated reports. These mash 10-15 independent views into a confused mess. They don’t reflect real market needs—they’re digital echo chambers. To fill this gap, SBC launched its Insights business. It offers independent, sales-pitch-free research. Operators can speak honestly about pain points without fear of being sold to. In a saturated iGaming market, loud marketing won’t cut it. The winners will lead with informed, data-backed solutions. Independent data turns suppliers from vendors to trusted authorities. Imagine approaching a prospect with a report that says 70% of their peers share the same struggle. That’s not a pitch—it’s actionable insight. This aligns product development with actual market needs, not fleeting tech whims. Suppliers who embrace this will capture the largest share of operator trust and business. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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The £243m Exit: Why evoke’s Fire Sale Changes Everything for UK Betting iGame

The £243m Exit: Why evoke’s Fire Sale Changes Everything for UK Betting

(AsiaGameHub) - By: Robert Sterling, Overseas Entrepreneurial Veteran & Industrial Investment Strategist The UK gambling sector just witnessed a massive capitulation. evoke is selling to Bally’s Intralot for £243 million. This isn't growth; it's survival. The board admits the capital structure was broken. UK duty changes crushed their margins. They needed a lifeline, not a partner. This deal is an exit strategy dressed up as a merger. Officially, the offer sits at 52p per share. This represents a 138% premium over the 21.9p closing price on December 9, 2025. It also beats the three-month average to April 17, 2026, by 77%. But look closer. The stock was in the gutter. Investors receive 0.537 new Intralot shares. This is an all-share acquisition. No cash changes hands immediately. It dilutes evoke holders into a larger Greek-listed entity. The "premium" is merely recovering from a crash. The deal targets completion in the final quarter of 2026 or the first quarter of 2027. That is a long integration runway. Bally’s Intralot absorbs William Hill, 888, and Mr Green. They aim to dominate the UK, Ireland, Spain, Denmark, Romania, and Italy. They claim they are creating a "European champion." In reality, they are buying distressed assets at a discount. They plan to overlay Intralot’s tech onto evoke’s bloated operations. The "strategic review" was just finding the highest bidder for a sinking ship. This consolidation leaves the UK market dominated by fewer, bigger players. Smaller operators cannot survive the regulatory squeeze. Bally’s Intralot just bought itself a top-tier market position. Independent mid-sized gambling firms are effectively finished. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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云英谷科技登陆港交所主板 内地OLED显示驱动芯片领军企业登陆国际资本市场

香港, 2026年6月5日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球显示驱动芯片市场正经历深刻变革。AMOLED 凭借轻薄、低功耗、高对比度及可弯曲等特性,正加速取代传统 LCD,成为智能手机、可穿戴设备及 VR/AR 头戴装置的主流显示方案。随着 AMOLED 渗透率持续攀升,上游显示驱动芯片的战略地位愈发关键。2026 年 5 月 27 日,云英谷科技股份有限公司(「云英谷科技」或「公司」,股份代号:3310)正式登陆香港联交所主板,作为内地 OLED 显示驱动芯片领军企业登陆国际资本市场。本次上市全球发售获市场高度认可,香港公开发售录得 3559.68 倍超额认购,国际配售获 7.05 倍超额认购,最终发行价定为每股 20.81 港元;上市首日股价表现强劲,收报 39.9 港元,较发行价上涨 91.7%,全日成交 1681.27 万股,总成交金额 5.35 亿港元,资本市场反应热烈。AMOLED 芯片国产替代的领跑力量云英谷科技于 2012 年成立,是一家专注于 AMOLED 显示驱动芯片及 Micro-OLED 显示背板驱动的 Fabless 设计公司。根据弗若斯特沙利文报告,按 2024 年销量计,公司为全球智能手机 AMOLED 显示驱动芯片第五大供应商、中国大陆最大供应商;在中国大陆市场销量排名第三,市场份额达 12.4%,居本土供应商首位。在 Micro-OLED 显示背板驱动领域,公司全球排名第二,市场份额高达 40.7%,仅次于日本索尼,在两大高增长显示技术赛道均稳居头部梯队。AMOLED 显示驱动芯片前装品牌市场认证门槛极高,云英谷科技是中国大陆首家通过品牌客户认证、唯一累计出货超千万颗的企业。截至 2024 年底,产品已应用于全球多个头部智能手机品牌的超 10 个产品系列,多为独家或核心供应商,客户黏性与先发优势突出。在 VR/AR 核心元件 Micro-OLED 显示背板驱动领域,公司为全球先行者,2024 年全球市占率超四成。随着 AI 可穿戴需求爆发,该业务收入从 2024 年约 7504 万元人民币大增近三倍至 2025 年的 2.96 亿元,形成手机 + 次世代显示双引擎增长格局。硬核研发与品牌信赖筑牢护城河全球显示驱动芯片长期由韩国、中国台湾地区厂商主导,云英谷科技凭借全栈自研技术打破格局。公司掌握显示驱动芯片设计、驱动补偿算法、像素补偿电路布局三大核心技术,围绕两大主轴开发近 20 个产品系列,核心性能达行业前列。其自研算法与电路大幅提升显示效果与模组良率,成为大陆少数具备完整算法能力的驱动芯片厂商。产品层面,公司率先推出 LTPO 驱动芯片(支持 1–120Hz 动态刷新率),亦是大陆首家实现 RAM-less AMOLED 驱动芯片品牌量产的企业,有效推动 AMOLED 向中低端手机渗透。在 Micro-OLED 领域,公司为全球首家推出超高分辨率、高发光频率驱动方案的厂商,成为高阶 VR 设备主流选择。2023 至 2025 年,公司累计研发投入达 6.85 亿元,占总收入 25.2%,研发费用复合增长 22.6%。高强度研发支撑产品结构升级,收入由 2023 年 7.20 亿元增至 2025 年 11.06 亿元。登陆国际资本舞台 开启全新成长周期本次港股上市,云英谷科技募资将用于技术研发、产品矩阵拓展与产业链整合。公司正从手机 AMOLED 驱动芯片领先者,向全品类显示驱动方案提供商升级:产品纵深上,加速布局 AMOLED TDDI(触控显示集成)芯片,目标 2027 年出货占比超五成;同时布局 Micro-LED 显示背板驱动,覆盖车载、商业显示、AR/VR 等场景。应用广度上,从手机、VR/AR 延伸至平板、车载、智能穿戴等中大尺寸领域,目前已与头部品牌展开验证,预计 2028 年前陆续贡献收入。随着 AI 终端、折叠屏、智能眼镜等新场景带动高性能显示需求爆发,凭借技术、客户与资本优势,云英谷科技不仅将持续引领国产替代,更有望成为定义下一代显示标准的核心力量。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Alltronics Officially Opens Malaysia Facility ACN Newswire

Alltronics Officially Opens Malaysia Facility

HONG KONG, Jun 5, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Alltronics Holdings Limited (“Alltronics” or the “Group”) (SEHK: 833), a leading manufacturer of electronic products, announced the official opening of its manufacturing facility in Penang, Malaysia. The new operation marks an important milestone in the Group’s strategy to diversify its manufacturing footprint beyond the Chinese Mainland while deepening its production presence in Southeast Asia.The Penang facility spans approximately 60,000 square feet and houses 12 production lines, providing a monthly production capacity of 250,000 to 300,000 units. It operates as an OEM manufacturing base for industrial electronics, environmental control and electronics power modules, serving international customers. The additional capacity broadens the Group’s manufacturing scale, reflects growing customer demand and creates a platform for further business development.The opening builds on the Group’s strategic initiatives completed in 2025, including the acquisition of manufacturing operations in Penang, Malaysia, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The move into Malaysia represented the Group’s first production foothold outside the Chinese Mainland. Following the acquisition in August 2025, the Group has expanded and upgraded the Penang facility with advanced equipment and process improvements to strengthen efficiency and quality control. It now manufactures irrigation sensors, thermostats, security devices and lithium battery packs.Mr. Lam Yin Kee, Chairman and Executive Director of Alltronics, said, “The Penang facility plays an important role in advancing the Group’s strategy to build a more diversified manufacturing network. Together with our expansion into Vietnam, we are reinforcing our production capabilities and increasing supply chain flexibility across our operations. These initiatives strengthen the Group’s resilience and agility in supporting our customers in an increasingly dynamic global environment.”Mr. Lam Chee Tai, Eric, Chief Executive and Executive Director of Alltronics, added, “The Penang operation is ramping up steadily and is already supporting a growing pipeline of orders from existing and new customers. With expanded production lines and upgraded systems, we are ready to scale output as demand increases. The Group is evaluating the potential establishment of another facility in Malaysia with comparable capacity to support the Group’s next phase of growth.” Official representatives of Malaysia, together with Alltronics’ Board of Directors and management, officiate at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Group’s new Malaysia facility. With 12 production lines and a monthly capacity of 250,000 to 300,000 units, Alltronics’ Malaysia facility broadens the Group’s manufacturing scale and supports growing customer demand.About Alltronics Holdings Limited (Stock code: 833)Alltronics Holdings Limited is mainly engaged in the design and manufacture of a wide range of electronic products with quality and style. The Company is a constituent stock of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (“MSCI”) Hong Kong Micro Cap Index. For more information, please visit the company website http://www.alltronics.com.hk/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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华讯马来西亚生产基地正式启用 优化多元产能布局 迈向新阶段业务增长 ACN Newswire

华讯马来西亚生产基地正式启用 优化多元产能布局 迈向新阶段业务增长

香港, 2026年6月5日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 领先电子产品生产商华讯股份有限公司(「华讯」或「集团」)(股份代号:833)宣布其位于马来西亚槟城的生产基地正式启用。该新设施为集团多元制造布局策略的重要里程碑,标志着拓展中国内地以外产能,并进一步强化东南亚的生产网络。该槟城厂占地约60,000平方呎,设有12条生产线,每月产能达250,000至300,000件。该厂作为原始设备制造(OEM)生产基地,主要生产销往国际市场的工业电子产品、环境控制设备及电子电源模块。新增产能不仅扩大集团的整体制造规模,亦满足持续增长的市场需求,为未来业务拓展提供稳固基础。是次启用乃承接集团于2025年完成的多项策略性部署,包括收购位于马来西亚槟城及越南胡志明市的制造业务。进军马来西亚为集团首次在中国内地以外建立生产据点。集团于2025年8月完成收购槟城厂后,展开扩建及升级,引入先进设备及优化生产流程,以提升效率及质量管理水平。该设施现时生产灌溉传感器、恒温器、保安设备及锂电池组。华讯主席兼执行董事林贤奇先生表示:「槟城厂在推动集团建立更多元化制造网络的策略中发挥关键作用。配合越南业务的拓展,我们正持续强化生产能力,提升整体供应链的灵活性,有助进一步增强集团的韧性与应变能力,使我们能在瞬息万变的全球环境下更有效支持客户业务发展。」华讯行政总裁兼执行董事林子泰先生补充指:「槟城厂正稳步提升产能,并已承接现有及新客户的新增订单。随着生产线扩充及系统升级完成,产能将更趋充裕,以配合未来需求。集团亦正评估于马来西亚设立另一个具相若产能的生产基地,推动下一阶段的业务增长。」 马来西亚官方代表、华讯董事局成员及管理层于当地新厂房举行剪彩仪式。华讯马来西亚生产基地配备12条生产线,每月产能达250,000至300,000件,进一步扩大集团制造规模,满足持续增长的客户需求。有关华讯股份有限公司(股份代号:833)华讯股份有限公司主要从事设计及生产多款高质量且时尚的电子产品。本公司为明晟(「MSCI」)香港微型指数成份股。有关详情,请浏览网页http://www.alltronics.com.hk/。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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ERA 2026: HighTide Therapeutics Presents New Findings Supporting HTD1801’s Renoprotective Potential in Oral Presentation ACN Newswire

ERA 2026: HighTide Therapeutics Presents New Findings Supporting HTD1801’s Renoprotective Potential in Oral Presentation

HONG KONG, Jun 5, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - HighTide Therapeutics, Inc. (2511.HK), an innovative biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of multifunctional, multi-targeted therapies for cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CKM) diseases, today presented new findings on the renoprotective effects of its lead candidate HTD1801 in an oral presentation at the 63rd European Renal Association (ERA) Congress in Glasgow, UK.HTD1801 is a first-in-class anti-inflammatory metabolic modulator (AIMM) targeting the AMPK-NLRP3 axis. In the completed Phase III trials (SYMPHONY-1 and 2), HTD1801 demonstrated significant improvement in renal function in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and baseline eGFR of 60–90 mL/min/1.73m². Treatment of these patients with HTD1801 resulted in a mean increase of +3.08 mL/min/1.73m² in eGFR after 52 weeks (95% CI: 0.46–5.70), without evidence of hyperfiltration or fluid retention. These findings suggest that HTD1801 may differentiate from existing therapies, with the potential to delay or prevent disease progression.This study was conducted by HighTide Therapeutics in collaboration with the research team led by Academician Jiandong Jiang at the Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and further explored the mechanistic basis underlying these clinical observations. In glucose- and palmitic acid-induced podocyte injury models, HTD1801 significantly preserved podocyte viability and inhibited apoptosis. HTD1801 also restored expression of the key podocyte structural proteins nephrin and podocin, while reducing the levels of the inflammatory marker phosphorylated NF-κB and the apoptosis executioner caspase-3. In a diabetic nephropathy (DN) model, HTD1801 demonstrated dose-dependent improvements in renal architecture, reduced tubular injury scores, attenuated renal inflammatory and fibrotic changes, and drove a robust decrease in 24-hour urinary microalbumin.The study systematically demonstrated that HTD1801 suppresses podocyte inflammation and apoptosis while stabilizing glomerular structure, providing the latest findings supporting its renoprotective potential. These findings provide important scientific rationale for the development of HTD1801 as a potential disease-modifying therapy for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and other renal diseases.Abstract Title: HTD1801 Attenuates Podocyte Apoptosis and Glomerular Injury: Mechanistic Insights into RenoprotectionPresentation Number: 2243Presentation Date/Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 8:15 a.m. BSTFormat: Oral PresentationSpeaker: Dr. Filip Surmont, Chief Medical Officer of HighTide Therapeutics“This study provides the first evidence into the renoprotective effects of HTD1801 at the podocyte and glomerular levels. The convergence of clinical and preclinical data further supports the disease-modifying potential of HTD1801 and its ability to target fundamental pathophysiologic processes in CKD or other renal diseases,” said Dr. Filip Surmont, Chief Medical Officer of HighTide Therapeutics. “We will continue advancing the clinical development of HTD1801 across CKD and related indications to provide more treatment options for patients worldwide.”About HTD1801HTD1801 is a first-in-class new molecular entity that targets the residual risks underlying cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CKM) diseases. It is an orally delivered, anti-inflammatory metabolic modulator (AIMM) that, as a single molecule, exerts a unique dual mechanism of action through activation of AMP Kinase and inhibition of the NLRP3 inflammasome, two complementary pathways that mitigate metabolic dysfunction. Multiple global clinical studies have demonstrated the comprehensive benefits of HTD1801, including improved insulin sensitivity, glycemic control, lipid lowering, renal protection, weight reduction, hepatic improvement, and anti-inflammatory effects. Collectively, these findings support the potential of HTD1801 to serve as a foundational therapy in CKM disease management. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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ERA 2026:君圣泰医药口头报告HTD1801肾脏保护最新研究结果 ACN Newswire

ERA 2026:君圣泰医药口头报告HTD1801肾脏保护最新研究结果

香港, 2026年6月5日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 君圣泰医药(股票代码:2511.HK),一家专注于心肾代谢系统疾病(CKM)、开发多功能多靶点疗法的创新生物医药公司,今日在英国格拉斯哥举行的第63届欧洲肾脏协会(ERA)年会上,以口头报告的形式公布了其核心产品HTD1801的肾脏保护最新研究结果。HTD1801是全球首创的靶向AMPK-NLRP3通路的抗炎代谢调节剂(AIMM)。在已完成的III期临床研究(SYMPHONY-1&2)中,HTD1801显著改善了基线eGFR为60–90 mL/min/1.73m²的2型糖尿病(T2DM)患者的肾功能。治疗52周后,这些患者的eGFR平均升高了+3.08 mL/min/1.73m²(95% CI: 0.46–5.70),且未出现高滤过或体液潴留。这些结果提示,HTD1801和现有机制药物有差异化优势,并具有延缓甚至逆转疾病进程的潜力。本项研究进一步解释了上述临床结果。该研究由君圣泰医药与中国医学科学院医药生物技术研究所蒋建东院士研究团队共同完成,结果显示,在葡萄糖及棕榈酸诱导的足细胞损伤模型中,HTD1801可显著提升足细胞存活率、抑制细胞凋亡;恢复足细胞关键结构蛋白nephrin与podocin的表达;并显著降低代谢性炎症通路中磷酸化NF-κB及凋亡执行蛋白caspase-3水平。在糖尿病肾病(DN)模型中,HTD1801可呈剂量依赖性改善肾脏组织结构,降低肾小管损伤评分,减轻肾脏炎症及纤维化病变,并显著降低24小时尿微量白蛋白水平。该研究系统性阐明HTD1801可抑制足细胞炎症与凋亡、稳定肾小球结构,进一步揭示了HTD1801的肾脏保护潜力,为其成为慢性肾病(CKD)及其他肾脏疾病的潜在疗法提供了重要的科学依据。摘要标题:HTD1801减轻足细胞凋亡与肾小球损伤--肾脏保护机理探析报告编号:2243报告时间:2026年6月4日,星期四,上午8:15(英国夏令时间)报告形式:口头报告报告人:Filip Surmont博士,君圣泰医药首席医学官君圣泰医药首席医学官Filip Surmont博士表示:"此次研究首次从足细胞与肾小球层面揭示了HTD1801的肾脏保护作用。临床研究与临床前研究结果的高度一致,进一步证实了HTD1801在CKD或其他肾脏疾病中直击核心病理进程的能力,彰显了其重要治疗潜力。我们将持续推进HTD1801在CKD等适应症的临床开发,力求为全球肾病患者带来更多创新的治疗选择。"关于HTD1801HTD1801是一款全球首创的新分子实体,旨在解决心肾代谢系统疾病(CKM)的未满足临床需求。HTD1801作为单一分子,是具有独特双机制的口服抗炎及代谢调节剂(AIMM),通过激活AMPK及抑制NLRP3炎症小体发挥其生物学活性;这种互补协同的双机制作用可有效解决代谢问题。全球多项临床结果验证HTD1801具有"一药多效"的特性,能够为患者带来综合获益,包括改善胰岛素敏感性、血糖控制、血脂降低、肾脏保护、体重减轻、肝脏获益及抗炎等。基于此,HTD1801有潜力成为CKM领域的基础性治疗药物。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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ONERHT Foundation Raises Over S$280,000 for Local Charities and Announces New Leadership at 11th Anniversary Charity Golf & Gala Dinner JCN Newswire

ONERHT Foundation Raises Over S$280,000 for Local Charities and Announces New Leadership at 11th Anniversary Charity Golf & Gala Dinner

SINGAPORE, June 5, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ONERHT Foundation Ltd (“Foundation”), the corporate social responsibility vehicle of RHTLaw Asia LLP and the RHT Group of Companies (collectively, “ONERHT”) celebrated its 11th anniversary by hosting the annual Charity Golf & Gala Dinner at Sentosa Golf Club on 28 May 2026.The event, graced by Guest of Honour Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development, drew over 120 golfers from Singapore’s legal and professional community for a day of sports and philanthropy, culminating in a gala dinner that reaffirmed the Foundation’s enduring commitment to make a difference in the lives of those it serves. The event also marked the 15th anniversary of RHTLaw Asia LLP.The Foundation raised more than S$280,000 through the event to benefit four local charities, namely PCF Sparkle Care, Singapore Road Safety Council, Singapore Golf Association, and Bethel Community Services.In addition to the fundraising milestone, the evening saw a leadership transition within the Foundation. Ms Kaylee Kwok stepped down as Chairman with effect from 28 May 2026, having stewarded the Foundation through 4 years of sustained growth and deepening community impact.“It has been a great privilege to serve as Chairman of ONERHT Foundation. What began as a conviction that the legal and professional community could do more has grown into something truly meaningful, with over S$6 million raised, more than 40 beneficiaries supported, and countless lives touched across Singapore and the region. I am deeply grateful to our sponsors, donors, partners and our ONERHT colleagues for their strong support and commitment. I leave with full confidence that the Foundation’s best years are still ahead,” said Ms Kaylee Kwok.Mr Nandakumar Renganathan has been appointed as the new Chairman of ONERHT Foundation, also with effect from 28 May 2026. Mr Nandakumar brings with him a deep commitment to the Foundation’s mission and vision to extend its reach across Singapore and the broader ASEAN region.“I am deeply honoured to take on this role and equally grateful to Kaylee for her leadership and contributions to the Foundation. ONERHT Foundation stands for something bigger than any one of us, a belief that those of us in the legal and professional community have a responsibility to give back, not just once, but consistently and with purpose. I look forward to working with our sponsors, donors, partners and beneficiaries as well as our ONERHT colleagues to carry that mission forward and extend our reach even further across Singapore and ASEAN,” said Mr Nandakumar.The evening also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between RHTLaw Asia and the Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN), marking a new chapter in the Foundation’s commitment to building meaningful and lasting partnerships with the communities it serves. ONERHT Foundation LtdA Singapore registered charity and grant-making philanthropic organisation, ONERHT Foundation Ltd (“Foundation”) enables RHTLaw Asia LLP and the RHT Group of Companies (collectively, “ONERHT”) to do right and do good through various charitable endeavours. Set up by ONERHT in 2015, the Foundation was registered as a Singapore charity by the Commissioner of Charities and a grant-making philanthropic organisation by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore on 16 September 2016 and 28 November 2016 respectively.The Foundation seeks to establish, inspire and encourage the right philanthropic culture among the corporate and legal fraternity of giving back to the community in a focused, hands-on and meaningful manner. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised more than S$6 million to support more than 40 beneficiaries involved in education, environmental protection and sustainability, disadvantaged groups as well as the arts and sports.For more information, please visit www.onerht.foundationFor media enquiries, please contact:Melody OngEmail: melody@waterbrooks.com.sg+65 8901 9780General enquiries:Email: query@waterbrooks.com.sg+65 9338 8166 Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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ONERHT Foundation Raises Over S$280,000 for Local Charities and Announces New Leadership at 11th Anniversary Charity Golf & Gala Dinner ACN Newswire

ONERHT Foundation Raises Over S$280,000 for Local Charities and Announces New Leadership at 11th Anniversary Charity Golf & Gala Dinner

SINGAPORE, June 5, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ONERHT Foundation Ltd (“Foundation”), the corporate social responsibility vehicle of RHTLaw Asia LLP and the RHT Group of Companies (collectively, “ONERHT”) celebrated its 11th anniversary by hosting the annual Charity Golf & Gala Dinner at Sentosa Golf Club on 28 May 2026.The event, graced by Guest of Honour Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development, drew over 120 golfers from Singapore’s legal and professional community for a day of sports and philanthropy, culminating in a gala dinner that reaffirmed the Foundation’s enduring commitment to make a difference in the lives of those it serves. The event also marked the 15th anniversary of RHTLaw Asia LLP.The Foundation raised more than S$280,000 through the event to benefit four local charities, namely PCF Sparkle Care, Singapore Road Safety Council, Singapore Golf Association, and Bethel Community Services.In addition to the fundraising milestone, the evening saw a leadership transition within the Foundation. Ms Kaylee Kwok stepped down as Chairman with effect from 28 May 2026, having stewarded the Foundation through 4 years of sustained growth and deepening community impact.“It has been a great privilege to serve as Chairman of ONERHT Foundation. What began as a conviction that the legal and professional community could do more has grown into something truly meaningful, with over S$6 million raised, more than 40 beneficiaries supported, and countless lives touched across Singapore and the region. I am deeply grateful to our sponsors, donors, partners and our ONERHT colleagues for their strong support and commitment. I leave with full confidence that the Foundation’s best years are still ahead,” said Ms Kaylee Kwok.Mr Nandakumar Renganathan has been appointed as the new Chairman of ONERHT Foundation, also with effect from 28 May 2026. Mr Nandakumar brings with him a deep commitment to the Foundation’s mission and vision to extend its reach across Singapore and the broader ASEAN region.“I am deeply honoured to take on this role and equally grateful to Kaylee for her leadership and contributions to the Foundation. ONERHT Foundation stands for something bigger than any one of us, a belief that those of us in the legal and professional community have a responsibility to give back, not just once, but consistently and with purpose. I look forward to working with our sponsors, donors, partners and beneficiaries as well as our ONERHT colleagues to carry that mission forward and extend our reach even further across Singapore and ASEAN,” said Mr Nandakumar.The evening also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between RHTLaw Asia and the Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN), marking a new chapter in the Foundation’s commitment to building meaningful and lasting partnerships with the communities it serves. ONERHT Foundation LtdA Singapore registered charity and grant-making philanthropic organisation, ONERHT Foundation Ltd (“Foundation”) enables RHTLaw Asia LLP and the RHT Group of Companies (collectively, “ONERHT”) to do right and do good through various charitable endeavours. Set up by ONERHT in 2015, the Foundation was registered as a Singapore charity by the Commissioner of Charities and a grant-making philanthropic organisation by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore on 16 September 2016 and 28 November 2016 respectively.The Foundation seeks to establish, inspire and encourage the right philanthropic culture among the corporate and legal fraternity of giving back to the community in a focused, hands-on and meaningful manner. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised more than S$6 million to support more than 40 beneficiaries involved in education, environmental protection and sustainability, disadvantaged groups as well as the arts and sports.For more information, please visit www.onerht.foundationFor media enquiries, please contact:Melody OngEmail: melody@waterbrooks.com.sg+65 8901 9780General enquiries:Email: query@waterbrooks.com.sg+65 9338 8166 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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你的网站,正被AI“隐身”:别再盯着谷歌排名了

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别只盯着内容,Curiosity Stream 的墨西哥突围才是小玩家的生存教科书 Business

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By: TechVanguard, 拥有数百万粉丝的科技意见领袖 流媒体战争早就变了味,现在谁还在乎你拍了什么大片,关键是你到底住在哪个App里。Curiosity Stream 这次杀进墨西哥,根本不是什么简单的市场扩张,而是一场关于生存的突围战。对于这种垂直领域的玩家来说,与其烧钱做内容,不如找个好靠山,这才是硬道理。 马德里的媒体分析师 Daniel Herrera 看得很透。2026年5月6日,Curiosity Stream 正式接入了墨西哥的 Apple TV 频道。当地观众现在能直接在 iPhone、iPad、Apple TV 硬件甚至游戏主机上看到西班牙语纪录片。这不仅是上架,更是把内容直接塞进了用户的日常设备里,让触达变得无孔不入。 他们的片库涵盖科学、历史、自然和太空。此前已经覆盖了加拿大、澳大利亚、新西兰以及美英和北欧。这次墨西哥行动是国际化的一环。Apple TV 频道模式解决了订阅痛点,用户在 App 内直接付费,统一管理账单,还能混着看其他平台的推荐,这种便利性才是留客的关键。 小平台根本没资格跟巨头拼预算,只能拼渠道和触达率。墨西哥的数字消费正在爆发,这里是个完美的试验田。只要这里的西班牙语受众买账,未来整个拉丁美洲的扩张模型就算跑通了。这就是借力打力,用巨头的渠道养自己的肉,比单打独斗聪明多了。 观众越来越碎片化,垂直领域的纪录片或者体育内容,必须依附大平台才能活下去。拉丁美洲是必争之地,宽带在普及,联网设备在增多。Curiosity Stream 展示了怎么在拥挤的市场里不正面硬刚,而是躲在巨头的肩膀上赚钱,这给所有垂直平台上了一课。 未来的流媒体赢家,将是那些把自己彻底变成巨头“插件”的垂直玩家。
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龙丰首日上市:定价吸引 基本面扎实具关注价值

香港, 2026年6月5日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 龙丰(2290)今日(6月5日)正式于港交所挂牌上市,成功踏入国际资本市场。公司公开发售部分获得13.4万人认购,超购超过660倍,足证龙丰受到市场欢迎。公司最终定价为5.18港元,上市后市值约25.9亿元,公司预估2026财年全年纯利约2.65亿港元,即2026年预测市盈率9.8倍,相对同业莎莎(00178)目前动态市盈率超过20倍,龙丰上市定价极具吸引力。加上,公司亦承诺上市后每年建议分派的股息将不低于可供分配溢利的50%,以上市定价计,即2026年预测息率近5厘,此举不仅彰显其成长性,同时亦为投资者提供稳定的回报预期,相信会得到投资者追捧。复合年增长率达50%,业绩增长强劲龙丰近年表现出明显的高增长特征。2023至2025财年总收入由约10.94亿港元上升至24.61亿港元,复合年增长率达50%。2026财年首八个月收入约20.35亿港元,同比增长34.7%,纯利则大幅上升85.8%至约1.48亿港元,并预估全财年纯利将达约2.65亿港元。值得关注的是,龙丰并非单纯依靠开店推动收入,而是收入与盈利同步提升,反映其经营质素持续改善。毛利率由2023财年的24.9%提升至2025财年的31.6%,显示供应链优化及产品结构升级正在转化为实际盈利,这种增长结构在零售板块中相对具吸引力。供应链优势突出,构成长期竞争壁垒龙丰的核心优势在于其对供应链的深度掌控。集团采用“全球直采+长期合作”模式,与超过600家供货商建立稳固合作关系,覆盖日本、韩国及欧美等市场。这不仅提升产品稳定性,更巩固其议价能力及货源优势。在此基础上,公司可持续优化产品结构并提升毛利率,同时配合自有品牌发展,目前已建立逾40个品牌,提供超过700款产品。供应链与品牌结合,使龙丰由单一零售渠道逐步转向具备品牌延展能力的平台型零售商,为长远发展提供支撑。“多品类+大店”模式,提升消费与盈利能力从业务模型来看,龙丰采用“大店型+多品类”策略。每间门店一般提供超过9,000个SKU,覆盖医药、保健及美妆等11大品类。该模式有助提升顾客停留时间及客单价,同时促进交叉销售,带来更高的营运效率。此外,门店布局覆盖核心旅游区与民生地区,形成“旅客消费+本地需求”的双重客源结构。这不仅可受惠旅客回流带来的增量需求,亦具备稳定消费基础,使整体业务在不同周期下仍能维持相对稳定表现。门店高效复制,扩张确定性较强龙丰的门店模型亦具备高效率特点。据招股书披露,新店平均仅需3个月内即达至收支平衡,2至8个月内回本,这反映其在选址、营运及成本控制方面具备成熟能力。对投资者而言,短回本周期意味着资本投入风险较低,亦有助加快资金周转。该高复制性模式为未来开店提供稳定基础,使其扩张策略具备较高确定性,而非单纯依赖市场环境或短期需求拉动。扩张与派息并行,兼具增长与回报属性龙丰计划自上市起未来三个财年增设18至21间新店,以扩大网络覆盖。同时,公司将持续强化供应链及系统建设,并推动数码化与线上线下融合发展,为未来收入及盈利增长提供支持。龙丰具备高增长、高盈利能力、供应链优势及清晰派息政策等多项特点,在港股零售板块中属质素较为突出的标的。同时,上市定价处于区间较低水平,反映其在吸引投资者参与和兼顾长线表现之间作出平衡。在基本面支撑下,若公司能持续兑现业绩增长及扩张策略,预期将持续吸引市场关注,具备中长线跟踪价值。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Local SEO Isn’t About Google Anymore—It’s About Winning AI’s Approval

(SeaPRwire) – By: James Vance, Senior Columnist, Tech Weekly International Local business owners still fixate on Google ranking drops. They see this as their biggest SEO headache. But the real threat is far worse. Your site could be cut out of search entirely, wrapped up in an AI-generated answer. Most teams still chase last decade’s SEO playbook. They don’t realize the game has shifted entirely. On May 6, 2026, Minneapolis-based search strategist Lauren Mitchell of Entity Signal Labs laid out this counterintuitive truth. Businesses focused only on keywords and backlinks are solving a problem that no longer exists. AI tools including Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Gemini now answer queries directly. They pull summaries from multiple sites instead of sending users to external pages. Minnesota agency Mankato Web Design has witnessed this shift firsthand. It expanded its offerings to help clients adapt. The new services include local SEO, AI search optimization, Google Business Profile management, content architecture, structured data implementation and conversion-focused website design. Sectors feeling the pressure include law firms, HVAC companies, contractors, medical clinics and home service providers across the Twin Cities. The core shift here is that search is no longer just a list of links. It’s a direct conversation interface now. AI systems judge businesses on more than just keyword rankings. They look at structured data, topical depth, entity authority and consistent citations. Thin 5-page brochure websites from 2018 no longer provide enough context for AI to understand your business. Detailed, location-specific content with proper schema markup builds a knowledge base AI can trust. Stop waiting for old traffic patterns to return. Start building a site that AI will actually cite. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
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Curiosity Stream’s Mexico Move Isn’t Just Expansion—It’s Niche Streaming’s New Winning Play SeaPRwire

Curiosity Stream’s Mexico Move Isn’t Just Expansion—It’s Niche Streaming’s New Winning Play

(SeaPRwire) – By: James Vance, Senior Columnist permanently stationed at a top-tier international tech weekly Niche streaming services are stuck in a losing trap. They try to outspend giant mass-market platforms on blockbusters. Most burn through cash before they gain any real traction. The entire industry is anxious about small focused players’ survival. Curiosity Stream’s new Mexico launch isn’t just another market add. It’s testing a completely different path to sustainable growth. The launch was announced May 6, 2026 from Silver Spring, Maryland. Curiosity Stream is now available via Apple TV channels in Mexico. It offers local viewers full access to its Spanish-language nonfiction catalog. The library covers science, history, technology, nature, space and society. It targets viewers hungry for educational, knowledge-driven content. Users can subscribe directly within the Apple TV app. They manage all billing through a single unified system. The service works across phones, tablets, TVs, consoles and browsers. This follows recent Apple-powered expansions to Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Curiosity Stream already operates in the US, UK, Nordic and other European markets. Mexico was picked as a key test ground for Latin America expansion. It has fast-growing digital consumption and a large Spanish-speaking audience. The Apple model cuts common friction that kills new subscriptions. It lets users find Curiosity Stream on a platform they already use daily. Niche content brands don’t need to fight mass-market giants head on. They just need to reach their specific audience where they already gather. Only niche players that adopt this model will survive the next wave of consolidation. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
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Curiosity Stream’s Mexico Move: A Game-Changer in Niche Streaming SeaPRwire

Curiosity Stream’s Mexico Move: A Game-Changer in Niche Streaming

(SeaPRwire) – By: James Vance, a Senior Columnist permanently stationed at a top-tier international tech weekly In the cut – throat streaming industry, niche services face a tough battle against entertainment giants. The core contradiction lies in how these specialized platforms can grow without outspending the big players on blockbusters. Industry anxiety stems from the fear of being overshadowed in a crowded market. Curiosity Stream’s move into Mexico via the Apple TV app is a significant step. On May 6, 2026, it became available on Apple TV channels in Mexico. This gives local viewers Spanish – language access to its documentary catalog. The service can be streamed on various devices. It also expands Curiosity Stream’s presence in a fast – growing market and strengthens its tie with Apple. Recent expansions to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are part of a larger international growth plan. The Apple TV model reduces subscription friction, influencing consumer choices. The commercial loop here is clear. Specialized platforms like Curiosity Stream can leverage large distribution ecosystems to reach targeted audiences. As streaming audiences fragment, niche services have new scaling opportunities. Latin America, with its growing broadband access and demand for localized content, will be a key battleground. Curiosity Stream’s Mexico push shows that focused content brands can thrive in the crowded streaming landscape. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
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Your Website’s Invisible Enemy Isn’t Google—It’s AI’s Silent Filter

(SeaPRwire) – By: James Vance, Senior Columnist, International Tech Weekly Local businesses are fighting the wrong SEO battle. They fixate on keyword rankings and backlinks. But their biggest threat isn’t a drop in Google’s results. It’s vanishing entirely from AI-generated answers. That’s the blunt warning from Lauren Mitchell, founder of Entity Signal Labs. She says businesses stuck in 2018’s playbook are missing the new reality of search. Generative search systems now pick which brands get cited, summarized, or ignored. A five-page brochure site worked in 2018. Today, it gives AI too little context to recognize a business’s value. On May 6, 2026, this shift hit home for Minnesota’s Mankato Web Design. The agency expanded its Minneapolis SEO and AI search optimization offerings. For years, local firms relied on Google rankings for traffic and leads. Now tools like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Gemini answer questions directly. They synthesize info from sources instead of sending users to links. Mankato says sectors like law firms, HVAC companies, and clinics already feel the pinch. Businesses clinging to old tactics risk losing all visibility as AI discovery grows. Search isn’t just a list of links anymore. It’s becoming an assistant-like interface. Consumers will ask questions and get synthesized answers. Businesses need to act as knowledge publishers, not just page optimizers. Mankato’s updated approach covers local SEO, AI optimization, Google Business Profile management, and structured data. Early adapters will lock in an outsized advantage. Those waiting for the old normal to return will find it never comes back. This article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) makes no warranties or representations regarding its content. Category: Top News, Daily News SeaPRwire provides global press release distribution services for companies and organizations, covering more than 6,500 media outlets, 86,000 editors and journalists, and over 3.5 million end-user desktop and mobile apps. SeaPRwire supports multilingual press release distribution in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
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Operations Started for the Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration Utilizing the CO2NNEX(R) Digital Platform for Transfer and Management of e-Methane Clean Gas Certificates JCN Newswire

Operations Started for the Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration Utilizing the CO2NNEX(R) Digital Platform for Transfer and Management of e-Methane Clean Gas Certificates

TOKYO, June 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX), Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Osaka Gas), and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today started operations of a system to facilitate the transfer and management of Clean Gas Certificates, part of a demonstration project being jointly conducted by INPEX and Osaka Gas aimed at developing practical technology for the reduction and effective utilization of CO2 emissions by using one of the world's largest-class methanation systems (hereinafter, the "Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration").(1) This system, which is being developed by Osaka Gas and MHI using the CO2NNEX®(2) digital platform, is the first of its kind in the city gas industry for transfer and management of Clean Gas Certificates to certify the environmental value(3) of e-methane.The Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration is a project to produce e-methane from hydrogen (H2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) recovered from the Koshijihara Plant at the INPEX JAPAN Nagaoka Field Office (Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture), for planned delivery to customers through INPEX JAPAN's natural gas pipeline. The e-methane produced at the clean gas production facility, which was certified in January 2026, received clean gas equivalent amount certification on May 29.(4)Going forward, to build a model for local production and local consumption envisioned as part of the Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration, the partners will convert the environmental value of e-methane into Clean Gas Certificates, and together with Nagaoka City, as well as commercial firms Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. and Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd., which are located near the demonstration test facility, will work to transfer and manage clean gas certificates using CO2NNEX. (Fig.1)Fig. 1: Envisioned Initiatives using CO2NNEXIn addition to providing data, such as the amount of e-methane, the raw material used in its production (CO2 and H2), and the volume of CO2 emissions across the lifecycle, CO2NNEX enables visualization and central management for the acquisition and use of Clean Gas Certificates, allowing for more advanced progress management for the entire demonstration project. (Fig. 2, integrating and managing the input data on the left and the output data on the right using CO2NNEX)Fig. 2: Progress management for the entire demonstration project (System screen image)Going forward, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to conduct a system demonstration project for Environmental Value Certificates for next-generation fuels, including liquid fuels (e-gasoline, SAF) and gaseous fuels (e-methane, biogas).(5) Operations of CO2NNEX in the Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration aim to provide a precedent for the establishment of the certificate system in the future, in the expectation that the experience gained and knowledge obtained will be useful in the consideration of the certificate system.Through this initiative, INPEX, Osaka Gas, and MHI will contribute to the practical application of e-methane and the realization of a carbon-neutral society.(1) Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration: Project entitled "Development of CO2 utilization technology for gaseous fuel and Development of practical technology for pipeline injection using large-scale CO2-methanation system", subsidized by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Injection of produced e-methane into natural gas pipelines began on February 20, 2026. The test facility was certified as a clean gas production facility under the Clean Gas Certificate System on January 27, 2026.For details, see the following press release:"INPEX, Osaka Gas Commence Demonstration Operations at World's Largest-Class Methanation Test Facility" (February 24, 2026)https://www.inpex.com/english/news/upload/20260224.pdfhttps://www.osakagas.co.jp/en/whatsnew/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2026/02/24/260224_2_1.pdf(2) CO2NNEX is a digital platform developed by MHI for visualization and management of the CO2 supply chain. Osaka Gas and MHI are jointly working to implement e-methane attribute data management and Clean Gas Certificate transfer and management functions through CO2NNEX. The implementation of this system is the second example, following Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, JapanFor details, see the following press release:"CO2NNEX® Digital Platform for Transfer and Management of e-Methane Clean Gas Certificates to Be Utilized in Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration" (September 11, 2025)https://www.inpex.com/english/news/upload/20250911.pdfhttps://www.osakagas.co.jp/en/whatsnew/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2025/09/10/250911_1.pdfhttps://www.mhi.com/news/25091101.html(3) Environmental value: Since CO2 emitted into the atmosphere (or CO2 in the atmosphere) is captured and carbon recycled as raw material for e-methane, even when e-methane is used (burned), the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere does not increase in real terms, so CO2 emissions are effectively zero.(4) Clean gas production facilities, clean gas equivalent: Under the clean gas certificate system, managed in part by the Japan Gas Association (JGA), e-methane and biogas, which carry environmental value (considered not to increase atmospheric CO2 even when burned), are certified as clean gas and issued Clean Gas Certificates through a process that involves certification of the clean gas production facility, and certification of the equivalent amount of clean gas produced at the certified facility. For details, see the Clean Gas Certificate Evaluation Committee website (Japanese): https://www.clean-gas-certificate.com/(5) Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to conduct a demonstration project for the phased launch of a clean fuel certificate system, including gaseous fuels such as synthetic methane (FY2026).For details, see the following document (Japanese):14th Public-Private Council for the Promotion of Methanation (June 18, 2025)Document 3:"Current Situation Surrounding Synthetic Methane (e-Methane) and Other Materialshttps://www.meti.go.jp/shingikai/energy_environment/methanation_suishin/pdf/014_03_00.pdfAbout INPEXINPEX Group, in its INPEX Vision 2035 released in February 2025, announced its aim to execute a responsible energy transition focused on ensuring stable supply of lower-carbon energy in a sustainable manner, promoting lower-carbon solutions by leveraging its capabilities and technical expertise. In particular, along with reductions in GHG emissions by integrating CCS into its natural gas/LNG projects, INPEX will provide GHG reduction solutions to third parties.About Osaka GasDaigas Group, based on its Energy Transition 2050 released in February 2025, will work to develop technologies and services that contribute to a carbon-neutral society, actively address climate change and other social challenges, and aim to be a corporate group that contributes to the further advancement of everyday life and business.About MHIMHI Group is actively involved in programs targeting the realization of a carbon neutral society. Building a CO2 ecosystem is central to its energy transition initiatives. As a global leader in CCUS, the company aims to accelerate this ecosystem development by seeking widespread adoption of related hardware as well as the CO2NNEX digital platform.For more information, see the CO2NNEX website."CO2NNEX" is a registered trademark of MHI in Japan and other countries.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 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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