BANGKOK, July 9, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sappe PCL (SAPPE) once again reinforced its image as a globally recognized Thai enterprise as its Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Piyajit Ruckariyapong, was invited to speak at the Global Summit of Women 2025, one of the world’s most influential international gatherings of women leaders. The 35th edition of the summit was held in Berlin, Germany from July 3–5, 2025 under the theme “Women: Restoring Values in the Digital Age” and brought together over 1,000 participants from more than 60 countries.Ms. Ruckariyapong joined the Summit as a panelist under the theme “Should Companies Take a Position on Socio-Cultural Issues?”, alongside top executives from global corporations such as Commerzbank (Germany), Dow Europe (Switzerland), and McCann Worldgroup Europe (Spain). Moderated by Ms. Irene Natividad, President of the Global Summit of Women, the session highlighted the role of modern women as not just innovators but leaders in restoring values and ethics to business and society in the digital era.During the panel, Ms. Ruckariyapong shared SAPPE’s inspiring journey from its humble beginnings as a small food business founded by a second-generation Thai-Chinese family to becoming a global innovator in the beverage industry, exporting to over 100 countries. The only daughter among three brothers, she began her career in finance at global institutions such as Deutsche Bank, Barclays Capital, and BNP Paribas. She was later called back to SAPPE during a pivotal moment as the company prepared to go public, where she played a key role as CFO. When her elder brother stepped down, she was appointed CEO and has since driven the company’s international expansion.On stage, she affirmed that SAPPE believes in being a company that “takes a stand for what it believes in” not just in marketing strategies, but in giving voice to important social and cultural issues. She emphasized the company’s three core values embedded in its DNA: innovation, women empowerment, and diversity and inclusion. SAPPE was the pioneer of the “Snack Drink” category, with its globally successful Mogu Mogu, a fruit juice drink with chewy nata de coco that transformed the global beverage landscape. In addition, SAPPE developed Sappe Beauti Drink, a functional beverage line that reflects its commitment to women’s well-being and self-care. Last year, SAPPE launched the powerful “Self-Love” campaign, encouraging women to embrace their inner beauty and become agents of social change.SAPPE also strongly upholds the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Women make up 53% of the company’s workforce and 60% of its senior management an outcome that reflects its values in action. Speaking on leadership and internal culture, Ms. Ruckariyapong highlighted SAPPE’s flat organizational structure that enables inclusive decision-making, two-way communication, and a workplace culture built on mutual respect. Communication with stakeholders occurs through multiple channels, such as quarterly meetings with shareholders, social listening platforms for consumer feedback, and open-door policies allow employees at all levels to directly engage with senior management.“My door is always open. I respectfully encourage everyone to speak up. That’s how we align the organization to move forward as one,” she shared.As the leader of a global company, she also emphasized the importance of respecting cultural diversity and avoiding one-size-fits-all strategies across countries. She believes that CEOs must “Walk The Talk,” upholding transparency, honesty, and accountability in every action not only to shareholders and consumers, but also to society.In terms of engaging the new generation, she noted that 20% of SAPPE’s workforce is Gen Z, and that this demographic values purpose deeply. “They want to know what they’re doing, why it matters, and what impact it creates. That’s why we ensure that our mission, values, and goals are communicated clearly. We also support mental well-being, set clear performance benchmarks, and build a culture of belonging,” she explained. This approach helps SAPPE remain agile and innovative in an ever-evolving world.Her participation in the Global Summit of Women reflects not only SAPPE’s growing international presence but also a broader message that Thai companies can be a force for good on the global stage. With creativity, vision, and a commitment to meaningful values, businesses can lead cultural sustainability not just through numbers, but through the courage to drive positive change.About the Global Summit of WomenThe Global Summit of Women is one of the most influential international platforms advancing women's leadership in business, government, and civil society. Celebrating its 35th edition in 2025, the summit brought together over 1,000 participants from more than 60 countries, including ministers, senior executives, and CEOs from top corporations such as IBM, EY, UNCTAD, Huawei, Adecco, Bayer, Mercedes-AMG, National Bank of Australia, and Commerzbank. The summit featured a diverse agenda, from high-level plenaries on global megatrends and digital transformation, to skill-building workshops and public-private policy dialogues. This platform not only fosters inspiration and cross-border collaboration but also contributes to real policy outcomes from narrowing gender pay gaps to advancing quotas for women in leadership and promoting inclusive economic growth.About SAPPESappe Public Company Limited (SAPPE) is a leading Thai beverage innovator and the creator of the “Snack Drink” category through its iconic global brand, Mogu Mogu, now exported to over 100 countries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. The company specializes in fruit juice and functional health beverages designed to serve the evolving lifestyle needs of modern consumers around the world.SAPPE’s diverse portfolio includes globally recognized brands such as Mogu Mogu, the world’s first snackable drink; Sappe Aloe Vera, known for its refreshing taste and natural ingredients; and Sappe Beauti, a functional drink line focused on health, wellness, and women empowerment. Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, SAPPE is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) under the symbol SAPPE.Driven by innovation, deep consumer insights, and a strong commitment to sustainability, SAPPE operates with a balanced focus on product innovation, economic performance, social responsibility, and environmental impact. The company believes that building a sustainable future begins with valuing people, embracing diversity, and leading with authenticity, creativity, and the courage to drive positive change. SAPPE’s mission is to inspire lives worldwide one meaningful beverage at a time.Sappe PCL [SET: SAPPE; SAPPE/F; SAPPE-R] https://www.sappe.com/en/ Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, July 9, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) jointly released the latest Standard Chartered Greater Bay Area Business Sentiment Index (GBAI), which showed resilient current business performance after the so-called US ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs shock, supported by front-loading of orders and production. Meanwhile, businesses were cautious on the outlook as expectations softened but remained positive.The "current performance" index for business activities eased marginally to 53.1 in Q2 from 53.5 in Q1. A breakdown of index components supports the front-loading narrative; “Production/sales” was the strongest performer among the eight main sub-indices, in terms of both absolute score (57.1, the highest in a year) and change (+4.2 pts). Other positive drivers include “Fixed asset investment” (+2.0pts), “Profits” (+1.1pts) and “Raw material inventory” (+0.1pts). Meanwhile, the “expectations” index for business activity fell to 52.0 in Q2 from 54.3 in Q1. This is the weakest level since Q4-2022, but the fact that expectations stayed above the 50 neutral mark provides some relief. There is a broad-based deterioration across sub-components as seven of the eight expectations sub-indices fell, and the exception was “Capacity utilisation". “Financing scale” (-5.1pts), “Finished goods/services price” (-4.8pts) and “Production/sales” (-2.6pts) saw the biggest declines in the quarter.By sector, “Innovation and technology” outperformed (+6.3pts for “current performance” and +5.5pts for “expectations”), while “Manufacturing and trading” showed short-term resilience (-0.4pts and -2.1pts) as rush orders ahead of US tariff implementation have kept manufacturers busy. ‘Retail and wholesale’ disappointed (-1.0pts and -4.1pts), despite the perceived effectiveness of China’s consumer goods trade-in program.Across GBA cities, there was setback for Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Hong Kong saw the biggest drops among GBA cities (-9.8pts for “current performance” and -10.5pts for “expectations”) in the quarter. This partly reflects its vulnerability to the external environment and domestic consumption struggles. Guangzhou fell 9.3pts for “current performance” and 6.3pts for “expectations”.Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China and North Asia, Standard Chartered, said: “The looming tariff uncertainty has driven the front-loading of orders and production in the second quarter, while also accelerating AI development. Looking ahead, the findings revealed a more cautious view of GBA businesses amid the uncertain business outlook in the second half, especially regarding the outcome of bilateral trade deals after the 90-day pauses. Additionally, Hong Kong's economy saw steady expansion in the first quarter. Given the significant proportion of external economic activities relative to its GDP, international trade and tariff policies are crucial for Hong Kong.”For thematic questions, only some 10% of respondents saw a material direct impact from US tariff hikes. Notably, tariff pauses and exemptions provided relief on the impact, this underscores the importance of maintaining the recent US-China trade truce and quickly finalising other bilateral trade deals in Q3.In terms of the impact of doing business, 41% of the respondents said US tariff hikes would delay the implementation of their business plans. Other major impacts include “difficult to navigate high level of logistical/customs disruption/uncertainty” (35%) and “losing business to other markets with lower tariff impact” (30%). Meanwhile, 32% of the respondents would sell more into the domestic market as the most common way to address the US tariff shocks and associated uncertainties.Irina Fan, Director of Research, HKTDC, said: “The findings showed that GBA companies are relatively resilient to US tariffs, although our survey was conducted shortly after the US ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs against its trade partners in April and did not capture all of the more recent developments since. Some 75-80% of the GBA companies see negative impacts by US tariffs, mostly due to delay in business plan implementation and logistics disruptions.” “In response to this new era of US trade policy, GBA companies seek to increase domestic sales and expanding to key markets in the region, in particular ASEAN, reflecting the mainland and HKSAR Governments’ efforts in promoting closer economic ties with these countries and regions.”About the GBAIThe GBAI is the first forward-looking quarterly survey in the market that looks at the business sentiment and synergistic effects in cities and industries across the GBA. It is compiled based on a survey of more than 1,000 companies in the GBA covering the manufacturing and trading, retail and wholesale, financial services, professional services and innovation and technology sectors. The index enables investors and businesses to better understand the current business climate, gauge future performance prospects and formulate their market strategies for the GBA.Related materialsHKTDC Research: https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjA1NzIwMTI0MQReport and photos download: https://bit.ly/4lOjJQFKelvin Lau (left), Senior Economist, Greater China and North Asia, Standard Chartered, and Irina Fan (right), Director of Research, HKTDC, announced the latest GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) on 9 July 2025Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China and North Asia, Standard CharteredIrina Fan, Director of Research, HKTDCMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations LimitedTiffany LeungTel: (852) 3428 2361Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hk Communications & Public Affairs Department of the HKTDCKaty WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org Corporate Affairs Department of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) LimitedFlora ChiuTel: (852) 3843 2285Email: flora.chiu@sc.comAbout Standard CharteredWe are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world’s most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges.The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong SAR’s three note-issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC.For more stories and expert opinions please visit Insights at sc.com. Follow Standard Chartered on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit:www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港，2025年7月9日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 在全球供应链重塑与物流自动化持续升级的大背景下，自主移动机器人（AMR）正快速取代传统仓储方式，成为支撑智能制造和智能零售的重要底座。在全球仓储AMR行业中，北京极智嘉科技股份有限公司（「极智嘉」）是当之无愧的行业龙头，连续六年全球仓储履约AMR机器人市场份额第一。7月9日，极智嘉以股份代号2590登陆联交所主板，不仅是年内港股最大规模的机器人企业IPO，更是全球AMR仓储机器人第一股。极智嘉今日开盘一度报于每股17.00港元，市值超220亿港元。此次发行受到市场热捧，香港公开发售超额认购133.62倍，国际配售获30.17倍认购，是今年港股最高倍数的国际配售Top 3，更创下港股科技板块最高国际配售倍数纪录。主权财富基金、大量国际长线基金、科技专项基金以及对冲基金踊跃认购。基石投资者阵容汇聚国际资本巨头、顶级风投、国资力量与产业龙头，彰显资本市场对于机器人赛道的战略共识，以及对极智嘉商业化能力和技术价值的认可。作为一家稀缺的商业化成功机器人企业，极智嘉港股上市为投资者打开一个切入千亿级产业增量的绝佳窗口。赛道空间明确，稳居全球第一高地作为仓储自动化的主要驱动力， AMR解决方案以其灵活性及效率正在对行业进行改革。根据灼识咨询资料，预计到2029年，全球AMR解决方案市场规模将达到人民币1,621亿元，2024年至2029年的复合年增长率为33.1%。AMR解决方案在整体仓储自动化领域的渗透率预计从2024年的8.2%，上升至2029年的20.2%，使AMR解决方案成为仓储自动化中不可或缺的力量。在这一极具成长潜力的市场，极智嘉已占据全球第一高位，是少数能在高端欧美市场占据领导地位的中国科技公司。根据灼识咨询的资料，按收入计，极智嘉是全球最大的仓储履约AMR解决方案提供商，连续 6 年蝉联第一。截至2024年底，极智嘉已向全球40多个国家和地区交付了约56,000台AMR，累计部署超 1,500个全球项目，产品矩阵涵盖货架到人、货箱到人、托盘到人、分拣、搬运等多个成熟应用场景。同时，极智嘉也是一家真正实现全球化成功的中国机器人企业。为了支撑全球交付，极智嘉在全球范围内建立了48个服务站和13个备件中心，超300名工程技术人员，实现7×24小时运维响应，实现全球交付与本地化服务能力，从而在欧美等国际市场快速取得成功，深受全球客户信赖，其中不乏UPS等行业巨头。截至2024年底，极智嘉在全球AMR市场拥有最广泛的全球业务。2024年，公司中国大陆以外市场AMR收入达人民币17.4亿元，收入占比达72.1%，已成为公司的第一大收入增长引擎。收入高速增长，盈利质量持续优化伴随着商业化的全球推进，极智嘉迎来收入的高速增长。2024年，极智嘉收入达24.09亿元人民币，2021-2024年复合年增长率高达45.1%。， 2024年，极智嘉经调整EBITDA大幅收窄至-0.25亿元，经调整净亏损率降至3.8%，盈利质量持续改善，盈亏平衡临近。据统计，在港股机器人企业中，极智嘉2024年营收规模高于其他港股ToB机器人企业，凭借"高规模、高增长、低亏损"的财务亮点，成为少数具备明确商业化模型与兑现路径的机器人企业之一。图: 港股ToB机器人企业2024年业绩汇总 (按收入规模排序)同时，极智嘉毛利率保持高位稳定，毛利持续上升。2024年，公司整体毛利率为34.8%，2021-2024年公司整体毛利复合年增长率118.5%。值得一提的是，极智嘉海外毛利率较高，2024年大陆以外市场AMR毛利率46.5%，高于整体毛利率水平。未来，随着海外收入占比的持续提升，公司整体盈利能力有望进一步增强，推动其加速走向盈利。业绩的高速增长离不开客户经营战略的成功。截至2024年底，极智嘉累计服务超800 家终端客户，其中包括超 60 家全球财富500强客户，拥有全球最大客户基础。不仅如此，广泛的解决方案创造追加销售和交叉销售机会，进一步提升客户粘性。2024年，极智嘉关键终端客户复购率达到约84.3%，远超行业平均水平。整体客户回复购率达到74.6%，体现出极强的了客户黏性及忠诚度。同期，极智嘉新签订单总额达31.4亿元，为后续业绩增长提供充足保障。技术实力奠定发展基础 上市助力释放长期增长潜力极智嘉的成功，建立在深厚的技术实力之上。公司已构建全球领先的通用机器人平台，协同所有软硬件模块，具备多机器人协同调度与灵活部署能力。其自研的大规模多机混合调度系统，支持单仓超5000台设备并行协同作业，并在全球拥有多个"千台级"案例落地，超越行业平均水平。公开数据显示，早在 2023年初，Bloomberg曾报导韩国电商巨头Coupang与极智嘉共同打造千台级机器人仓，让仓库运营效率获得提升。3PL 巨头 UPS也已实践千台规模智能仓，充分验证了极智嘉的调度能力。据统计，极智嘉曾四次荣登RBR50全球机器人Top50创新榜单，强大技术实力备受国际权威认可。本次港股上市，极智嘉计划将募集资金主要用于持续投入研发和产品迭代、扩大销售及服务网络，提升全球品牌影响力、支持供应链发展，提升全球化交付效率与成本控制能力等，此将进一步强化其全球市场竞争力，加速其全球市场渗透。作为全球AMR市场中，商业化最成功的公司之一，极智嘉代表了中国科技企业在智能制造领域的超强实力与国际竞争力，在港股市场极具稀缺性。在AMR赛道进入产业红利释放期之际，极智嘉凭借全球落地能力、技术平台实力与强韧的财务结构，有望引领下一轮智能制造周期，实现长期价值的持续释放。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

SYDNEY, AU, July 10, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Tradable Bits, the leading fan engagement platform, is a supplier for Rugby Australia's fan experience for the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Men's Tour to Australia 2025 and its global charity partner Great Barrier Reef Foundation, whose mission is to create a future for the world's coral reefs by protecting ocean habitats, restoring coral reefs and helping them adapt to the impacts of climate change.Returning to Australia for the first time in 12 years, Lions Tours are one of the most anticipated events in global rugby. Tradable Bits is delivering ten new interactive fan experiences designed to entertain and connect supporters across every stage of the tour. Highlights include:Stadium Match - a memory-style card game that challenges fans to pair iconic stadiumsThis or That - fans are quizzed to find out if they're a true Wallabies or a true Lions supporterTrivia - tests fans' knowledge of the Great Barrier ReefMore interactive games launch later in July, including "Jersey Match," where fans match historical kits with tour years and "Photo Frame," where fans share their passion for the team for a chance to be featured across socials."These digital activations aren't just games-they're opportunities to deepen engagement and create moments of connection across a global fan base," said Tim Mullaly, General Manager, APAC, Tradable Bits.The partnership builds on Tradable Bits' ongoing collaboration with Rugby Australia, which began in February 2022, delivering data-driven fan experiences that span live events, digital campaigns, and sponsor activations.The 2025 Lions Tour officially kicked off on June 28 with the Lions defeating the Western Force 54-7 in Perth. The Tour will continue across nine matches through August 2, including a three-Test series against the Wallabies. For tickets, match details, and tour information, visit rugby.com.au.About Tradable BitsTradable Bits is a leading provider of cutting-edge fan engagement, data analytics, and marketing solutions to the global sports, music, and entertainment industries. Tradable Bits' proprietary fan engagement platform and CRM leverages zero-party data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning so promoters, sports leagues and teams, and live event organisations can market more effectively, generate revenue, and foster brand loyalty. Tradable Bits' technology is built exclusively in-house by award-winning engineers and mathematicians working alongside veteran sports and entertainment executives to meet the unique needs of live audience organisations. More than 100 leading organisations rely on Tradable Bits including sports partners in the AFL, NBA, NFL, NRL, NHL, MLB and MLS, and entertainment partners AEG Presents' GoldenVoice, BMG, Live Nation Canada, Front Gate Tickets, Country Music Association, Danny Wimmer Presents, Life is Beautiful, and Outside Lands. Tradable Bits is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and has offices in North America, Australia, and Europe. More information is available at www.tradablebits.com.CONTACT:Julie MathisJulie@TheCrooksGroup.com310-428-5305SOURCE: Tradable Bits Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In a move poised to redefine the contours of modern proprietary trading, Hola Prime, an emerging leader in the prop trading industry, has announced two major developments: the launch of Hola Prime Futures, the world's first 1 hour withdrawals futures prop trading firm; and the strategic expansion of its forex vertical through the integration of MetaTrader 4 (MT4) - the world's most widely adopted retail trading platform.These initiatives are not just product additions - they signal Hola Prime's commitment to building a prop trading ecosystem that is faster, fairer, and far more accessible than the industry status quo.Hola Prime Futures: World's First 1-Hour Withdrawal Futures Prop Trading FirmFutures trading, once considered the preserve of institutional desks and seasoned speculators, is now witnessing a strong surge in interest from independent traders looking to diversify beyond forex and crypto. But with this shift has come a growing list of frustrations: multi-step evaluations, unclear rules, delayed withdrawals, and outdated platforms that deter rather than empower.Hola Prime Futures seeks to turn that narrative on its head."Futures prop trading has been shaped by legacy systems that serve firms more than traders," said Somesh Kapuria, CEO of Hola Prime. "We're rewriting that logic. With Hola Prime Futures, we've stripped the experience down to its most essential elements: 1 Rule. 1 Target. 1-Step Challenge. 1-on-1 Mentorship. And 1-Hour Withdrawals. It's simple by design and powerful by intent."At the core of Hola Prime Futures is a radically simplified access model: traders can choose between a 1-Step Challenge or a Direct Account, both offering access to funding levels of up to $150,000. There are no daily loss limits, no unclear or complex rules, and no hidden fine print - a stark departure from the layered complexity typical of most futures prop firms.Yet it's the withdrawal speed that truly sets Hola Prime apart. Backed by its strong and comprehensive 10-point payout system, Hola Prime Futures enables verified withdrawals within 60 minutes - an industry first in futures trading."Most prop firms still operate on outdated withdrawal cycles - three days, five days, even two weeks," said Sumedha Sharma, CFO of Hola Prime. "But when a trader qualifies, they've done the work. Our system recognizes that in real time. We've eliminated unnecessary approvals, automate what can be automated, and built the tech to support one promise: You withdraw in one hour. Every time."In addition to this, Hola Prime Futures offers Project X - a trading platform designed with simplicity and strong risk management at its core. Traders can access instruments listed on CME, COMEX, NYMEX, and CBOT, all from one intuitive interface.Furthermore, Hola Prime Futures also provides Quantower and R Trader Pro (Rithmic feed being compatible with multiple other platforms), allowing traders to work in the environment that best suits their strategy and comfort.MT4 Integration: Strengthening the Forex DomainWhile futures take center stage, Hola Prime hasn't taken its foot off the gas in the forex segment. In fact, the firm's forex vertical is receiving a major upgrade with the integration of MetaTrader 4 (MT4) - a move that underscores Hola Prime's dual-asset vision and long-term trader support strategy. They already have MT5 in place. This marks the addition of both MT4 and MT5 along with 3 other trading platforms- Ctrader, DX Trade, and Match Trade. So, Hola Prime now offers a whopping 5 trading platforms for its forex traders."MT4 is a global standard for a reason," said Kapuria. "It's reliable, intuitive, and deeply compatible with the way traders operate - from algorithmic strategies to custom indicators. Bringing MT4 into our forex vertical wasn't a tactical move; it was a strategic necessity."This complements the firm's broader commitment to accessibility, performance, and infrastructure reliability across asset classes."We don't believe in one-size-fits-all," added Sharma. "Forex traders need different tools and timelines than futures traders. Our ecosystem is now robust enough to serve both - without compromise."Education and MentorshipSupporting both launches is the firm's educational initiative, Hola Prime TV - an original content platform offering live trading sessions, expert market breakdowns, and 1-on-1 mentorship from industry experts. Unlike traditional prop firms, which often outsource trader education or rely on generic resources, Hola Prime has made coaching a direct part of its offering."Traders today want more than capital - they want guidance, community, and real conversations about risk and resilience," said Himanshu Chandel, Marketing Director at Hola Prime. He added, "Hola Prime TV is built around that ethos. It's not about showing off trades. It's about showing what it takes to last."The Vision AheadHola Prime's dual expansion - into 1-hour withdrawal futures prop model and platform-enhanced forex reflects a larger ambition: to be not just a prop firm, but a trader-first institution that defines the next generation of global trading."Our goal isn't to be the biggest," Kapuria concluded. "It's to be the most trusted. A place where traders know the rules, own their path and get rewarded without delay. We're building what every trader deserves: a fair shot."Hola Prime Futures and MT4 for Forex are both live. The future of trading isn't just faster - it's finally in the trader's favor.Social LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/holaprime_global/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVEJa1Ml132Be7tnk-DjeQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hola-prime/?viewAsMember=true X: https://x.com/HolaPrimeGlobal Discord: https://discord.gg/TJ7TcHPXBf Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/HolaPrime/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/HolaPrime/ Medium: https://medium.com/@social_46267 Media ContactCompany: Hola PrimeContact: Media TeamWebsite: https://holaprime.com/ Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

PARIS, FRANCE, July 9, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Coalition of Defence Industry, Malaysia – CDI (M) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three prominent French defence industry associations, The French Association of Maritime Industries (GICAN), The French Land and Air-Land Defence and Security Industries Group (GICAT) and The French Aeronautics and Space Industries Group (GIFAS), which marks a new chapter in the strategic bilateral defence cooperation between both countries.3Gs: From the left: Mr. Frederic Parisot, CEO of GIFAS, Mr. Nicolas Chamussy, Chairman of GICAT , Mr. Philippe Berterottière, Chairman and CEO of Gaztransport & Technigaz, Vice President of GICAN, Dato' Nonee Ashirin Binti Dato' MOhd Radzi, President of CDI (M) and Executive Chairman, GTA.Witness: From the left Captain Zainol bin Ahmad RMN, Lieutenant General Gael Diaz de Tuesta, YAB Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Dato' Muhammad Ammir bin Haron, En Mohd Nizam bin Mohd Khir.The signing of this landmark MOU between the four parties in Paris today took place in the presence of the Malaysia’s Minister of Defence, Yang Berhormat Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin who accompanied the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim on an official visit to France.A Unified Vision for Innovation and SecurityThe MoU outlines a shared vision between Malaysia and France to bolster industrial cooperation across strategic and critical domains, including aerospace, maritime, land, systems, and technologies. It also reflects a commitment to drive innovation and expand joint research and development efforts. This collaboration aims to facilitate:Regular information exchanges, dialogues and joint seminars;Formation of a bilateral club for participating companies from both countries;Capacity building and joint technology projects;Enhanced cooperation between training institutions and industry players;Exploration of regional and international markets; andHigh-level engagements with respective government and delegations.Mutual Commitments to GrowthYang Berbahagia Dato’ Nonee Ashirin binti Dato’ Mohd Radzi, President of CDI (M) and Executive Chairman, Global Turbine Asia stated: “This agreement is a strategic milestone for Malaysia’s defence sector. It reflects our ambition to grow global partnerships. By working closely with our French counterparts, we are not only enhancing our industrial capabilities, but also opening new pathways for innovation, upskilling, and global market access.”Representing the French delegation, Mr Philippe Berterottiere, Chairman and CEO of Gaztransport & Technigaz / President of GICAN, commented: “Malaysia is an increasingly important player in the global defence landscape. Through this MoU, we aim to build durable industrial relationships that go beyond technology, partnerships rooted in trust, innovation, and shared prosperity.”Nicolas Chamussy, Chairman of GICAT, added: “This collaboration provides a unique platform to align our expertise with Malaysia’s strategic goals. We are particularly excited to pursue and intensify joint opportunities in land and air-land defence systems.”Mr. Fréderic Parisot, CEO of GIFAS, said: “Aerospace collaboration is critical in today’s security environment. We believe this MoU lays the foundation for impactful cooperation in research, training, and future-ready capabilities between France and Malaysia.”Lieutenant-General Gaël Diaz de Tuesta, French National Armaments Director, observed: “Various models of industrial partnership can be considered, leveraging the best skills of each party: projects with a French prime contractor and Malaysian suppliers, or alternatively, projects with a Malaysian prime contractor and French OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), as is currently implemented in the LCS program.”Long-Term Strategic ImpactThis strategic engagement underscores Malaysia’s long-term commitment to cultivating a self-reliant, innovative, and globally competitive defence industry, in alignment with national development priorities and regional security objectives. France has also long been a strong partner for the Malaysian defence sector. This industrial collaboration between the associations marks the start of the journey together for the industries as Malaysia and France continue to deepen bilateral ties.By fostering collaboration through knowledge-sharing and technology transfer, this partnership aims to demonstrate Malaysia’s growing industrial capabilities and position local companies as credible and capable partners on the international stage. Furthermore, the anticipated investment and cooperation under this MoU are expected to contribute meaningfully to Malaysia’s economic growth, technological advancement, and the overall strengthening of its defence ecosystem.ABOUT COALITON OF DEFENCE, MALAYSIA – CDIM (M)The Coalition of Defence Industry, Malaysia – CDI (M) is a unified body that represents the collective interests of Malaysia’s defence sector. CDI (M) is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where industry players can work together to drive growth, innovation, and unity in Malaysia’s defence sector. With a mission to advocate for policies and regulations that benefit the defence industry, CDI (M) also provides a vital platform for networking and collaboration among its members. The coalition is dedicated to supporting the growth and professional development of its members by offering training, conducting industry research, and promoting ethical standards and best practices. Through these efforts, CDI (M) aims to build a thriving and self-reliant defence industry in Malaysia, capable of meeting the nation’s defence needs and positioning itself as a leader in the regional and global defence landscape. Please visit: CDI (M)ISSUED BY MNAIR PR CONSULTANCY SDN BHD ON BEHALF OF GLOBAL TURBINE ASIA SDN BHD AS COALITION OF DEFENCE, MALAYSIA MEMBERSContacts for Media Enquiries: MNAIR PR Consultancy Sdn BhdSashikala NairDirector, Public Relations+6012 566 9095sashi@mnairpr.comAmeera HaniAssociate Director, Public Relations+6014 224 3296ameera@mnairpr.comCoalition of Defence, Malaysia – CDI (M)Puan Ilme OnnHonorary Secretary+6012 244 4996ilme@mycdi.myGlobal Turbine Asia Sdn BhdMuhassanah MuradCorporate Communication | CEO Department+60 18 261 3093afiqah.muhassanah@globalturbineasia.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - July 9, 2025) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that G® Lubricant has commenced both website sales and direct sales to end customers in a number of countries and regions around the world, including Australia, the United Kingdom, Europe, China, Canada and the United States.Figure 1To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/257925_d07d9f6f6459b855_001full.jpgBuy Now at: www.G-Lubricant.comGMG has received formal requests to distribute G® Lubricant in a number of additional countries and is working through the process to commence these distribution deals, including packaging and labelling updates to address country-specific requirements for sales to commence.GMG is commencing the process to register the G® Lubricant product with the European Chemicals Agency under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation to ensure large quantities of the product can be sold in Europe. This process can take up to three months to complete. GMG is also engaging consultants for assistance in obtaining USA EPA approval for G® Lubricant.GMG provides the following updates with respect to other actions that the Company is taking to further develop sales of G® Lubricant:GMG is discussing scaling partnership possibilities for G® Lubricant with large oil and gas companies and original equipment manufacturers around the world.G® Lubricant is being actively used in a number of large truck fleets and GMG is awaiting product performance feedback from these trials, which is anticipated within the next few months.GMG has shared a number of "how to" explainer videos performed by Chief Development Officer Paul Mackintosh on YouTube which show how to add G® Lubricant to some of the major global lubricant brand products:G® Lubricant being mixed into Shell Rimula R4X Engine Oil:https://youtube.com/shorts/SXXT99EqyEE?si=3VgoKf1V824XxS28G® Lubricant being mixed into Castrol GTX Engine Oil:https://youtube.com/shorts/gnpUtfoUuD8?si=GPGDw-YATyEpcPpMGMG has committed to spend over AU$200,000 over the next year of promotional advertising in Australia with an integrated newspaper, magazine, website and radio advertising campaign targeting the trucking and transport industry.GMG is currently spending over AU$200,000 (on an annualised basis) on online promotional campaigns across Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Google (Google Ads and YouTube) and LinkedIn of G® Lubricant to the targeted truck market in a number of key countries around the world. The online campaigns include GMG's explainer video on YouTube:G® Lubricant Explainer Videohttps://youtu.be/29DnDDDLK4I?si=izlq4_JOm93FOY4VGMG is in the process of onboarding a number of new sales team members around the world to support the sales of its products. GMG will continue to bring on new sales team members in line with sales growth.GMG is actively reviewing and managing how to expand its G® Lubricant production and packaging systems in line with sales estimates - including external packaging third party contractors where it sees value in doing so.GMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "It is great to see the welcome G® Lubricant has received by the industry - we look forward to growing sales through new distributors and potential partners for scale."GMG's Chairman and Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "Commencing sales is the first step to bringing the product to market - congratulations team!"About GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, GMG's intention to commercialise and market G® Lubricant, future distribution of G® Lubricant, registration and receipt of regulatory approval of G® Lubricant in applicable jurisdiction, potential partnership opportunities involving G® Lubricant, performance results of G® Lubricant in truck fleets, expenditures allocated to marketing and promotional activities, addition of sales employees subject to sales growth, ongoing review of production and packaging expansion capabilities, the potential market for G® Lubricant and the potential revenue available for G® Lubricant.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation that G® Lubricant has the potential to optimize efficiency and power for stationary or mobile engines, that GMG will continue to commercialize and market G® Lubricant, continued development of distribution channels of G® Lubricant, that the Company's registration and regulatory approval applications will progress as anticipated, continued development of partnership opportunities involving G® Lubricant, receipt of performance outcomes of G® Lubricant in truck fleets, that the marketing and promotional expenditures will be consistent with forecasts, addition of new sales employees, continued review of production and packaging expansion capabilities, and that the potential market and revenue available for G® Lubricant will be as currently forecasted. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: that G® Lubricant will not offer an innovative solution that optimizes efficiency and power for stationary or mobile engines, that GMG will not commercialize and market G® Lubricant as anticipated, failure by GMG to develop distribution channels for G® Lubricant, failure by GMG to secure partnership involving G® Lubricant, that the marketing and promotional expenditures are different than anticipated, failure to add new sales employees, unfavourable performance results of G® Lubricant in truck fleets, inability of the Company to complete review of production and packaging expansion capabilities that the potential market and revenue available for the G® Lubricant product is not as currently calculated, risks relating to the extent and duration of current geopolitical conflicts and its impact on global markets, the volatility of global capital markets, political instability, the failure of the Company to obtain regulatory approvals or complete necessary registrations, the Company's ability to attract and retain skilled personnel, unexpected development and production challenges, unanticipated costs and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated October 3, 2024 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/257925 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.