‘PROJECT 7’ by SLL’s STUDIO SLAM Shatters 100 Million Views across Multiple Platforms SeaPRwire

‘PROJECT 7’ by SLL’s STUDIO SLAM Shatters 100 Million Views across Multiple Platforms

Seoul, Korea – October 16, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – The first-ever idol assembly and enhancement audition in Korea, PROJECT 7, has reached a staggering milestone, achieving over 100 million total views across multiple platforms in a phenomenal surge of popularity. – STUDIO SLAM, the mastermind behind Culinary Class Wars, proves its global fanbase with PROJECT 7 – Views skyrocketing on YouTube, Instagram, X, TikTok, and more, igniting an online frenzy PROJECT 7 (produced by STUDIO SLAM, SLL) is a groundbreaking idol audition program that introduces the concept of “assembly and enhancement.” It allows viewers to directly vote for and select participants from the very first round, building new teams while watching their favorite contestants grow through each stage. For SLL, PROJECT 7 marks its first venture into the music industry through an investment in the program’s IP, adding even greater significance to its success. STUDIO SLAM, the powerhouse behind the global hit survival show Culinary Class Wars, which dominated not only Korea but the world, is responsible for producing PROJECT 7. This has fueled growing anticipation for the show. STUDIO SLAM, a label under the global creative studio SLL, has rapidly evolved into a dominant force in audition entertainment. Since the release of the second teaser on September 19, PROJECT 7 has captured audiences’ attention. On October 15, the total number of views for content across YouTube, Instagram, X, TikTok, and other platforms hit a jaw-dropping 100,128,164 views, proving the show’s massive popularity even before its official premiere. One of the key drivers of this explosive growth has been the short-form content introducing the contestants, such as the “Up to You Title Song Self-Introduction Shorts,” which showcased the unique appeal of each contestant. These clips racked up the highest number of views across all platforms, igniting momentum. The “Profile Cut Images” of the contestants, who beat fierce competition to secure their spots, also added to the surge in views, highlighting the diverse personalities of the participants. In addition, the program’s innovative planning and fresh approach have been demonstrated through the “Personal PR Shorts,” the “Heart Assembly Challenge Shorts,” the “Up to You Title Song” stage performance, and the contestants’ “Personal Fancam Videos,” all of which have recorded overwhelming numbers. Not just in Korea, but globally, K-pop fans have been watching PROJECT 7 content on repeat and flooding the comment sections with enthusiastic reactions. With the program’s total view count now surpassing 100 million, all eyes are on how far the skyrocketing popularity of PROJECT 7 will go. The production team expressed their gratitude, saying, “We are incredibly thankful for the passionate support and interest in PROJECT 7 even before its premiere. We are doing our best to meet the expectations of fans who love the show. Don’t miss the first broadcast on Friday, October 18.” Meanwhile, the first-ever idol assembly and enhancement audition show, JTBC’s PROJECT 7, will air its first and second episodes consecutively on Friday, October 18, starting at 8:50 PM. About SLL SLL is a complete content studio that oversees the entire value chain of the content business, from story planning and development to production, investment, and distribution, opening new horizons for K-content. From top-tier dramas like SKY Castle, The World of the Married, Reborn Rich, Hellbound, D.P., All of Us Are Dead, Narco-Saints, and Big Bet, to films and variety shows like The Roundup series, Sing Again, and Culinary Class Wars, SLL has led the trends with high-quality works, regardless of platform or format. With over 200 key creators and 15 labels, SLL has produced more than 150 pieces of content and continues to expand its global content competitiveness. Social Links X: https://www.x.com/sll_official_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sll_official Media Contact Brand: SLL Contact: PR Team Email: lee.eunhye2@sll.co.kr Website: https://www.sll.co.kr SOURCE: SLL The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Sectors: Top Story, Corporate News SeaPRwire provides real time press release distribution for companies and organizations to 6,500+ media outlets & 3.5 million professional desktops in 90 regions. It distributes press releases in different languages, including: IndonesiaFolk, IndoNewswire, SEATribune, IDNewsZone, LiveBerita, DailyBerita, TaiwanPR, SinchewBusiness, AsiaEase, BuzzHongKong, SingapuraNow, TIHongKong, TaipeiCool, TWZip, AsiaFeatured, dePresseNow, THNewson, KULPR, VNFeatured, MENAEntry, HunaTimes, DubaiLite, ArabicDir, BeritaDaring, TekanAsia, JamKopi ...
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Invests in Koloma, a US-Based Geologic Hydrogen Exploration Startup JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Invests in Koloma, a US-Based Geologic Hydrogen Exploration Startup

TOKYO, Oct 16, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced that it has invested in Koloma, a startup company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The investment has been executed through Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA), which joins a syndicate of investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, United Airline's Sustainable Flight Fund and Energy Impact Partners.Koloma Natural Hydrogen Exploration SiteKoloma is a geologic hydrogen company that leverages its technology, proprietary data, and human capital advantages to identify and commercialize geologic hydrogen on a global scale. Koloma is actively engaged in exploration and appraisal of assets that will play a significant role in global decarbonization efforts. As the rapidly emerging geologic hydrogen industry takes shape, Koloma's data-driven approach helps power the discovery of geologic hydrogen resources around the world."Building a hydrogen solution ecosystem is one of the core strategies in the energy transition business for MHI," said Takajiro Ishikawa, President and CEO of MHIA. "In MHI's role as a value chain solutions provider, we are aiming to accelerate the hydrogen economy by both offering cutting-edge technologies and enabling breakthrough innovations in the hydrogen space through investments into startups.""We are excited to welcome Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to the Koloma family," said Pete Johnson, CEO of Koloma. "Partnerships with industrial leaders like MHI will maximize the positive impact geologic hydrogen can have as a new clean primary energy source. We look forward to collaborating and innovating together to drive progress in this field and in the broader energy transition."MHI Group is collaborating with and investing in partners to develop innovative technologies that will help to decarbonize existing infrastructures and help build a hydrogen ecosystem to contribute towards achieving a decarbonized society. The Company will continue to enhance and diversify its solutions portfolio to provide customers with alternative decarbonization technologies to achieve their net zero goals.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 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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北岸动物联盟美国继续从飓风海伦和米尔顿受影响的收容所合作伙伴那里进行救援和提供支持 Finance

北岸动物联盟美国继续从飓风海伦和米尔顿受影响的收容所合作伙伴那里进行救援和提供支持

(SeaPRwire) - 动物福利领域的领导者体现了救援社区之间的团队合作,他们在继续支持遭受风暴袭击的南方的合作伙伴。请尽自己的一份力量,收养、寄养、志愿服务和/或捐款 PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., 2024年10月15日 — 北岸动物联盟美国继续从受飓风海伦和米尔顿影响的收容所合作伙伴那里接收救援动物并提供支持。这为流离失所的动物腾出了空间,并使收容所能够进行必要的维修,以便以全部容量恢复运营。 在过去的一个月里,动物联盟美国的救援团队运送了急需的物资(为人类和动物提供),并将来自北卡罗来纳州、南卡罗来纳州、佐治亚州、田纳西州和佛罗里达州的狗、猫、幼犬和幼猫带回长岛。在过去三周里,每周两次的运输使我们的收养中心接近满负荷,我们的兽医团队正在加班加点地检查所有动物,并为它们做好收养的准备。 “我们与收容所合作伙伴保持联系,提前并贯穿整个天气紧急情况。我们继续提供物资和支持,并将超过100只狗、猫、幼犬和幼猫运送到我们的校园,以便为收容所腾出空间,并帮助动物找到家,”北岸动物联盟美国运营高级副总裁Joanne Yohannan表示。“现在我们需要我们热爱动物的社区也提供帮助,可以通过收养、志愿服务和/或捐款。” 要查找您附近的收容所合作伙伴并捐款,请访问 有关照片和视频以及相关资产,请访问: 照片和视频版权:由北岸动物联盟美国提供 媒体联络: KATHLEEN LYNN 高级传播总监 手机: (516) 528-7878 邮箱: 关于 NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA®在成立以来的80多年里,北岸动物联盟美国已经拯救了超过120万条生命。作为世界上最大的无杀伤性救援和收养组织,我们明白,只有将每只动物安置到一个有爱的家庭,救援才算完整。我们的创新计划提供教育,以减少动物虐待并提高动物福利标准。我们遍布全国,从过度拥挤的收容所、不需要的幼崽、商业繁殖设施、自然灾害和其他紧急情况中救出动物,并为它们找到永久的、有爱的家。 #GetYourRescueOn SOURCE North Shore Animal League America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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SURGE ENERGY INC. 确认 2024 年 11 月股息 Finance

SURGE ENERGY INC. 确认 2024 年 11 月股息

(SeaPRwire) - 卡尔加里,艾伯塔省, 2024 年 10 月 15 日 – Surge Energy Inc.(“Surge”或“公司”)(TSX: SGY)确认,将在2024 年 11 月 15 日支付现金股利,以支付2024 年 10 月的生产,该股利将支付给2024 年 10 月 31 日的记录股东,每股股利为$0.043333。 该股利是《所得税法》(加拿大)中规定的合格股利。 Surge 是一家上市的中型石油公司,专注于通过自由现金流产生来提高股东回报。公司的明确运营策略是基于收购和开发高质量的传统油藏,使用成熟的技术来提高最终的石油采收率。 TSX 及其监管服务提供商(定义见 TSX 政策)不对本新闻稿的充分性或准确性承担任何责任。 来源 Surge Energy Inc.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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ITURAN LOCATION AND CONTROL LTD. 宣布将于 2024 年 11 月 21 日星期四公布 2024 年第三季度业绩并举行电话会议 Finance

ITURAN LOCATION AND CONTROL LTD. 宣布将于 2024 年 11 月 21 日星期四公布 2024 年第三季度业绩并举行电话会议

(SeaPRwire) - 电话会议定于美国东部时间上午 10 点举行 阿祖尔,以色列,2024 年 10 月 15 日 — Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (纳斯达克股票代码:ITRN) 宣布,公司将于2024 年 11 月 21 日星期四公布其 2024 年第三季度业绩。 当天晚些时候,公司将举行电话会议,时间为美国东部时间上午 10 点。在电话会议上,管理层将回顾和讨论业绩,并将回答投资者的问题。 要参加会议,请拨打以下电话会议号码之一。请在电话会议开始前几分钟开始拨打电话。如果您无法使用免费电话号码连接,请尝试拨打国际拨号号码。 美国拨号号码:1 866 860 9642以色列 拨号号码:03 918 0609国际拨号号码: +972 3 918 0609时间为:美国东部时间上午 10:00,太平洋时间上午 7:00,以色列时间下午 5:00 对于无法收听直播电话会议的人员,电话会议的重播将在电话会议结束后的一天内在 Ituran 网站的投资者关系部分提供。 关于 IturanIturan 是新兴移动技术领域的领导者,提供增值基于位置的服务,包括为联网汽车提供的全套服务。Ituran 提供被盗车辆恢复、车队管理以及车辆、货物和个人安全移动资产定位、管理和控制服务,为零售、保险、金融行业和汽车制造商提供服务。Ituran 是拉丁美洲最大的 OEM 汽车远程信息处理供应商。其产品和应用程序被 20 多个国家的客户使用。Ituran 也是位于特拉维夫的 DRIVE 初创企业孵化器的创始者,旨在推动智能移动技术的开发。 自公司成立以来,Ituran 的订阅用户群一直在大幅增长,目前超过 230 万订阅用户使用其基于位置的服务,在以色列和拉丁美洲处于市场领先地位。Ituran 成立于 1995 年,在全球拥有约 2800 名员工,在以色列、巴西、阿根廷、墨西哥、厄瓜多尔、哥伦比亚、印度、加拿大和美国设有办事处。 有关更多信息,请访问 Ituran 网站: 公司联系方式 Udi Mizrahi 首席执行官助理兼 Ituran 财务副总裁 (以色列) +972 3 557 1348 国际投资者关系 Ehud Helft EK Global 投资者关系 (美国) +1 212 378 8040 Logo: 来源 Ituran Location and Control Ltd.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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Moss Adams 主办 2024 年高管医疗保健大会 Finance

Moss Adams 主办 2024 年高管医疗保健大会

(SeaPRwire) - 拉斯维加斯, 2024年10月15日 — Moss Adams 是美国最大的会计、咨询和财富管理公司之一,宣布了即将举行的 的详细信息,该会议将于11月6日至8日在拉斯维加斯红石赌场度假村和水疗中心举行。 2024年高管医疗保健大会将于11月6日至8日在拉斯维加斯红石赌场度假村和水疗中心举行。 该会议将欢迎来自医疗保健和生命科学行业的约300位高管和思想领袖,他们将进行网络交流、合作并探索行业的现状和未来。 医疗保健领域的知名人士,包括咨询委员会副总裁兼全国发言人福特·科尔斯(Ford Koles,Jr.);美国医生集团总裁兼首席执行官苏珊·登泽尔(Susan Dentzer);以及谢泼德·穆林(Sheppard Mullin’s)全国医疗保健实践团队负责人埃里克·克莱因(Eric Klein)将发表演讲。 会议的亮点是特色的政治观点辩论环节,提供对政治的内部视角。今年,就在2024年大选结束后两天,Moss Adams 欢迎前美国众议员(佛罗里达州民主党人)瓦尔·德明斯(Val Demings)和前美国众议员(加利福尼亚州共和党人)凯文·麦卡锡(Kevin McCarthy)就美国最引人注目的医疗保健话题发表意见,并分享对2025年的预测,以及讨论未来几年医疗保健政策可能受到的影响。 会议将于11月6日以第三届年度拉开帷幕。该论坛汇集了医疗保健领域的女性领导者,以赋予她们力量、激励她们并支持她们在职业发展和晋升方面互相支持。 “近三十年来,医疗保健高管和决策者一直都在我们的会议上进行合作,讨论我们在医疗保健行业面临的日益复杂的话题和问题,”Moss Adams 全国医疗保健部门负责人 说。“我们为领导者提供了一个亲密的场所,让他们可以进行交流、合作并为医疗保健的未来做好准备。我们会议上建立的关系催生了许多网络、合作伙伴关系和交易。” 来自全国各地的执行官将齐聚一堂,讨论通过合作、创新和承担基于价值的护理风险来改变医疗保健的价值。 了解有关该会议的更多信息。 来源:Moss Adams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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HBO 的我不是怪物:洛伊斯·里斯谋杀案探讨了是什么驱使一名女子杀害丈夫 Latest News

HBO 的我不是怪物:洛伊斯·里斯谋杀案探讨了是什么驱使一名女子杀害丈夫

(SeaPRwire) - 是什么驱使一名妻子谋杀丈夫,逃亡,然后在途中又谋杀另一名女子? 这是 HBO 两集纪录片《我不是怪物:洛伊斯·里斯谋杀案》的核心问题,该片将于 10 月 15 日和 16 日播出,讲述了洛伊斯·里斯的故事,她是一名明尼苏达州女子,因 2018 年在明尼苏达州布鲁明草原谋杀丈夫大卫·里斯,以及在德克萨斯州南帕德雷岛酒吧遇见的帕姆·哈奇森而被判处两项无期徒刑。 里斯于 2018 年 4 月被捕,当时德克萨斯州南帕德雷岛 Dirty Al’s 餐厅经理乔治·希金博瑟姆在认出她后向美国联邦警官报告了她的行踪,他从《CBS 早晨新闻》中认出了她。她对这两起谋杀案供认不讳。 为了拍摄这部纪录片,导演艾琳·李·卡尔在监狱里采访了里斯,以了解她在犯下这些可怕罪行时的心理活动。 探索驱使洛伊斯·里斯谋杀的动机 观众不会找到明确的答案来解释里斯为什么杀害了哈奇森或她的丈夫。但在纪录片中,里斯谈到了她动荡的婚姻,揭示了她在这两起谋杀案发生前的心理状态。她说,她的丈夫经营着一家利润丰厚的生意,为渔民捕捞蜡虫,但他对她和他们的孩子进行身体和言语上的虐待。 “他会扔东西,打碎对我重要的东西,比如照片,”里斯说。然后她说他到了“推搡和殴打”的地步。她说她感觉自己没有出路,并经历了“大量的言语虐待,我认为这比身体虐待更糟糕”。 洛伊斯·里斯的朋友卡里·希尔伯在剧集中证实了她的说法,她说:“他是一个暴脾气的人。” 她的婚姻中究竟发生了什么,对她的许多家庭成员来说都是一个谜。正如卡尔告诉时代周刊,“她从没说过任何关于婚姻的事,所以[她丈夫的谋杀案]对所有认识她的人,所有报道过这起事件的人都感到震惊。”卡尔补充说:“对人们来说,她似乎只是有赌博成瘾症,然后杀了她的丈夫,因为他把她切断了,或者类似的原因。” 但根据对背景资料来源的许多采访,卡尔说“洛伊斯处于一段有毒的虐待关系中”。在她的婚姻期间,里斯曾在一次自杀企图后被送入精神卫生治疗机构,而她的丈夫只去看望过她一次。卡尔说,在她这段时间里,她可能崩溃了。 洛伊斯·里斯和精神健康问题的历史 这部纪录片探讨了精神健康问题如何可能助长了她的冲动行为,甚至还邀请了一位赌博成瘾专家来谈论赌徒脑海中会发生什么。里斯把所有继承的财产都花在了赌博上。在逃亡期间,她用光了丈夫的个人和商业银行账户后,便开始光顾赌场。“唯一让我感觉良好的事情就是赌博,”里斯说。“赌博是世界上最糟糕的毒品。就像一种欣快感。你感觉很特别。” 在整部纪录片中,里斯对这两起谋杀案表示悔恨,并把自己的行为归咎于精神疾病,尽管她没有谈论具体诊断。她直系亲属中有多人患有精神疾病,她的母亲死于精神病院。 当警察于 2018 年 4 月 9 日在哈奇森的公寓中发现她死亡——身份证和信用卡都不翼而飞——他们认为里斯是主要嫌疑人,并认为她杀害了哈奇森,因为两人长得很像。当被问及她是如何在酒吧与哈奇森聊天后杀害她的时,里斯说:“当我说是谜的时候,它确实是一个谜,因为我没有所有记忆和所有答案。”她补充说:“——思想是一件疯狂的事情。我只知道发生了。”她说,哈奇森“只是被卷入了我的混乱”。 谋杀犯出现在镜头前的情况很少见,但卡尔告诉里斯,成瘾和精神疾病在她自己的家庭中也很常见。她是前《纽约时报》专栏作家大卫·卡尔的女儿,他的自传《枪声之夜》生动地讲述了他与毒瘾作斗争的经历。她本人也已经戒毒 9 年了。她认为她可以用一定的理解来进行这次采访——尽管她仍然无法完全理解是什么驱使里斯两次杀人。 “我发现她无法完全为自己的所作所为负责,”卡尔说。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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沃尔兹将公布哈里斯针对农村选民的计划,竞选活动试图削减特朗普的优势 Latest News

沃尔兹将公布哈里斯针对农村选民的计划,竞选活动试图削减特朗普的优势

(SeaPRwire) - 华盛顿——民主党副总统候选人明尼苏达州州长 将在周二公布其竞选团队改善农村选民生活的计划,副总统 希望以此来削弱前总统 的支持率。 哈里斯-沃尔兹计划包括重点关注改善农村医疗保健,例如计划通过奖学金、贷款减免和新的拨款计划在农村和部落地区招募 10,000 名新的医疗保健专业人员,以及经济和农业政策优先事项。该计划由一位不愿透露姓名的资深竞选官员在周二正式发布之前向美联社透露。 这是民主党竞选活动为在距离 还有三周的时间里,在历史上倾向于特朗普的投票群体中取得突破而做出的协调努力。根据美联社 VoteCast,特朗普在 2020 年以近 2 比 1 的优势赢得了农村选民的支持。在这场势均力敌的竞选中,民主党和共和党都在超越其历史基础,希望赢得一小部分可能最终决定胜负的选民。 沃尔兹将在宾夕法尼亚州西部农村的劳伦斯县停留期间宣布该计划,劳伦斯县是 2024 年竞选中的重要战场之一。他还在竞选活动的一则新广播广告中担任主角,重点介绍了他在一个只有 400 人的小镇的根基以及他担任足球教练的经历,同时抨击特朗普及其竞选搭档、俄亥俄州参议员 。 “在一个小镇上,你不会关注政治,你关注的是照顾你的邻居,做好自己的事情,”沃尔兹在广告中说道,该广告将在佐治亚州、密歇根州、北卡罗来纳州、宾夕法尼亚州和威斯康星州的 500 多个农村广播电台播放。“现在唐纳德·特朗普和 JD·万斯,他们不和我们一样思考。他们只为自己着想。” 哈里斯-沃尔兹计划呼吁国会永久延长医疗保险下的远程医疗覆盖范围,这一疫情期间的福利帮助数百万人获得了医疗服务,但将在 2024 年底到期。他们还呼吁拨款支持志愿者 EMS 计划,以将居住在距离救护车 25 分钟以上的人数减少一半。 它还敦促国会恢复《负担得起的连接计划》,该计划由总统 推出,但已于 6 月到期,该计划提供高达 30 美元的家庭互联网账单折扣,并要求立法者要求设备制造商授予农民修理其产品的权利。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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特朗普在宾夕法尼亚州的城镇大会因医疗事件变成了即兴音乐会 Latest News

特朗普在宾夕法尼亚州的城镇大会因医疗事件变成了即兴音乐会

(SeaPRwire) - 宾夕法尼亚州橡树镇——前总统唐纳德·特朗普在费城郊区的城镇集会,周一变成了即兴音乐会,此前这位前总统两次因房间内发生的医疗紧急情况而被打断。 这位共和党总统候选人在问答环节中暂停,因为房间里的一位医生正在照顾第一位出现医疗问题的患者。在第二次紧急情况导致由南达科他州州长克里斯蒂·诺姆主持的讨论暂停后,特朗普停止了回答问题。他和诺姆提到会场很热,特朗普问起了空调。 “在这种经济环境下,他们可能买不起,先生,”诺姆打趣地说。 在第一次中断期间,特朗普要求播放“圣母颂”,并得到了这首歌的器乐版本的回应。在第二次事件发生时,他说他指的是意大利歌剧演唱家鲁奇亚诺·帕瓦罗蒂版的这首歌。它很快就被调出来了。 诺姆宣布第二个人已经站起来并开始移动后,特朗普又讲了几分钟,然后才要求播放音乐,因为许多人在人群中逗留,不确定他是否已经讲完。 “那些昏倒的两个人是爱国者,”特朗普在音乐结束后说。“我们爱他们。也因为他们,我们最终听到了美妙的音乐,对吧?” 特朗普建议他们可以以观众坐在座位上欣赏音乐,而不是听他回答更多问题的方式来结束这个晚上。 他要求播放乡村人乐队的“YMCA”,这首歌从扬声器中播放出来,这是特朗普通常结束讲话并准备离开的信号。但他仍然站在台上。 更多音乐,更多舞蹈。 “没有人离开,”特朗普说。“怎么了?” 更多的音乐演奏——大约 40 分钟,它没有停止。 特朗普在舞台上随着一首由辛妮德·奥康纳的“Nothing Compares 2 U”、鲁弗斯·韦恩赖特的“Hallelujah”翻唱以及枪炮玫瑰的“November Rain”等歌曲组成的混合播放列表摇摆和晃动。 他的许多支持者前往出口,但有些人一直待到最后。这一幕让人想起特朗普在佛罗里达州南部的庄园海湖庄园的冬季,在那里他喜欢担任 DJ,并在他的私人俱乐部里与富有的成员一起举行法庭。 最后,特朗普在音乐剧《猫》中的“Memory”播放时离开了舞台。 特朗普的全国新闻秘书卡罗琳·利维特在社交媒体网站 X 上发布了一张特朗普在舞台侧面的照片。“DJ 特朗普!”她写道。 特朗普发言人史蒂文·张在 X 上写道,随着事件的发生,“宾夕法尼亚州正在发生一些非常特别的事情”,并补充说特朗普“与历史上任何政治家都不一样,这很棒。” —库珀来自凤凰城报道。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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Transoft Solutions Acquires Advanced Mobility Analytics Group (AMAG) ACN Newswire

Transoft Solutions Acquires Advanced Mobility Analytics Group (AMAG)

Vancouver, BC, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Transoft Solutions Inc. ("Transoft") - a global leader in transportation engineering, analysis, and operations software - announced today that it has acquired Advanced Mobility Analytics Group Pty Ltd ("AMAG"), a leading developer of video-based analytics software to facilitate improved traffic safety and management of road infrastructure, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.Transoft Solutions Acquires AMAGThe secure cloud-based SMART platform developed by AMAG supports Vision Zero and Safe Systems approaches globally. Using computer vision, big data analytics, and advanced econometrics, its predictive analytics help organizations to create a safer and better managed road infrastructure."We are delighted to welcome AMAG's employees to Transoft," said Daniel Shihundu, P.Eng., CEO at Transoft. "We feel there is an excellent cultural fit, and combining our talented teams will accelerate research and development. The technologies present in our companies, independently, are truly remarkable, and merging the SMART and TrafxSAFE products under one umbrella will create a platform with unique capabilities. It will also allow us to explore synergies with our other products and create a software ecosystem where safety analytics can contribute to multiple stages in infrastructure development, from planning and design through to operations and maintenance. The Brisbane office, in addition to our current location in Sydney, will strengthen our presence in Australia and Asia-Pacific.""We are extremely excited to be joining Transoft," said Simon Washington, PhD, CEO of AMAG. "We enjoy cultural alignment, share the same vision, and with our combined technical expertise and software solutions, will be well positioned to serve the growing number of road safety and traffic operations projects in markets Transoft serves globally. Our latest continuous monitoring and decision support platform for traffic operations management has been gaining traction in several markets globally and is providing our customers with valuable infrastructure insights not possible with traditional sensor technologies. Through the Transoft offices and partner network, we are excited to offer this technology to additional markets across the globe."The integration of AMAG's business activities into the Transoft organization will ensure that its customers experience a seamless transition and a continued high quality of customer care and service. AMAG and their SMART platform are welcome additions to Transoft's portfolio and mark another step forward in the company's commitment to road safety initiatives like Vision Zero. Simon Washington will lead the combined AMAG and Transoft safety teams under a single Safety and Traffic Operations business unit at Transoft.About Transoft SolutionsTransoft Solutions develops innovative and highly specialized software for aviation, civil infrastructure, and transportation professionals. Since 1991, Transoft has remained focused on safety-oriented solutions that enable transportation professionals to work effectively and confidently. Our portfolio of planning, simulation, modeling, and design solutions are used in over 150 countries serving more than 50,000 customers across local and federal agencies, consulting firms, airport authorities, and ports. We take pride in providing the highest quality of customer support from our headquarters in Canada, and through our offices in Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, Germany, India, Belgium, France, Spain, and China. For more information on Transoft's range of aviation, civil design, and traffic safety solutions, visit transoftsolutions.comContact InformationMedia Relationspublicrelations@transoftsolutions.com+1 604 244 8387 ext 2245Related ImagesTransoft Solutions Acquires AMAGSimon Washington will join Daniel Shihundu's Transoft team to helm Safety & Traffic OperationsSOURCE: Transoft Solutions Inc. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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GMG Recognized for Innovation by the Australian Financial Review ACN Newswire

GMG Recognized for Innovation by the Australian Financial Review

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - October 15, 2024) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has been recognized as one of the Most Innovative Companies in the Manufacturing & Consumer Goods category for 2024 by the Australian Financial Review, which is Australia's most-read premium business masthead.The AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies list celebrates Australian businesses that are challenging the status quo. Now in its thirteenth year, this prestigious annual list ranks the most innovative organisations from Australia and New Zealand, and is the only national, cross-industry list of its kind.GMG's work in graphene production and product development has positioned the company at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field, enabling sustainable solutions in energy storage, electronics, and beyond."We are honored to receive this recognition, which reflects the hard work and dedication of our team," said Craig Nicol, CEO of Graphene Manufacturing Group. "This award validates our mission to harness the unique properties of graphene to develop innovative products that can positively impact the world."GMG's Chairman and Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "Great to see the Company's innovative world leading work getting acknowledged in this way - congratulations to the team."Figure 1To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/226664_cc296f8a948ea8f2_001full.jpgAbout GMGGMG is a clean-technology company which seeks to offer energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene, including that manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process. GMG has developed a proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its 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 focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating), lubricants and fluids.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'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.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/226664 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Embracing the Future of Manufacturing with the 26th Edition of the South Africa Manufacturing Show ACN Newswire

Embracing the Future of Manufacturing with the 26th Edition of the South Africa Manufacturing Show

Johannesburg, South Africa, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In the rapidly evolving field of healthcare, technological advancements are continually transforming both medical education and the delivery of healthcare services. Innovative solutions, in the healthcare field, present new possibilities for enhancing learning, improving patient outcomes, and advancing medical practices. These cutting-edge methods allow students and healthcare professionals to gain a deeper understanding of complex medical concepts and sharpen essential skills. Simultaneously, they foster the growth of local industries, driving innovation and creating economic opportunities, while addressing critical healthcare needs in a more sustainable and efficient way.One such innovation is focused on revolutionising medical education and healthcare in South Africa through the application of advanced 3D printing technology. By utilising this state-of-the-art tool, students and professionals are gaining unprecedented opportunities to deepen their knowledge of human anatomy, hone their surgical skills, and enhance patient care. This not only raises the standard of education but also contributes to the growth of local manufacturing industries, promoting healthcare excellence and economic development. Moreover, it strengthens South Africa's manufacturing capabilities, particularly in the production of medical devices.This collaboration fosters innovation and empowers small and medium enterprises (SMMEs) to compete on a global scale. With a focus on customized medical solutions, the initiative supports local manufacturing, creating jobs, and building a sustainable medical device industry. By encouraging collaboration between academic institutions and businesses, the project enhances the manufacturing ecosystem and contributes to South Africa's overall economic growth while addressing vital healthcare needs.Overview of the event: 26th Edition of the South Africa Manufacturing ShowThe 26th Edition of the South Africa Manufacturing Show is part of a global series that has been held in over 10 cities across multiple continents in recent years. This exclusive, invitation-only in-person event, which will be held on November 21, 2024 in Qurtuba Convention Centre, Johannesburg is designed specifically for technology leaders from top businesses, institutions, and government officials representing South Africa’s manufacturing sector.The agenda for the South Africa Manufacturing Show has been carefully curated to pinpoint the essential strategies required for making informed business decisions, enhancing operational efficiency, and advancing digital culture. The Summit will gather more than 200 C-Level Executives, Directors, and Heads of Technology to explore the potential of AI, Web 3.0, IoT, Cyber Security, and other Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, providing the insights necessary to initiate meaningful change in the industry today.Who will attend?Pandelani Reuben Munyai, Group CIO, Transnet SOC Ltd.Dhevan Pillay, CEO, LTM Energy Group.Oltesh Thobias, Regional Chief Procurement & Contracts Officer, African Development Bank Group.Stavros Nicolaou, Group Senior Executive, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd.The event will cover topics like:From Factory to Future: Industry 4.0's Role in South Africa's Manufacturing Evolution.From Concept to Creation: The Synergy of AI, 3D Printing, and South African Innovation in Manufacturing.Powering South Africa's Green Industrial Revolution: Balancing Sustainability, Energy Resilience, and Manufacturing Growth.Unleashing Efficiency: Harnessing Data Analytics in Manufacturing Processes.Regional Manufacturing to Achieve Health Equity and Security on the African Continent.Building Supply Chain Agility: Crafting Resilient Supply Chains in South Africa.For more information on the 26th edition South Africa Manufacturing Show, click the LinkAbout ExitoExito, which means success in Spanish, embodies our commitment to the success of our customers. Each year, we host over 240 virtual and in-person conferences globally, bringing together audiences with world-class thought leaders and C-level executives across industries. Our meticulously crafted agendas, based on extensive research and valuable industry insights, facilitate business, knowledge transfer, deal flow, and impactful messaging for brands.For Media Enquiries, contact:Kasturi Nayak (Sr. Marketing Executive)Kasturi.nayak@exito-e.comEnquiry@exito-e.comExito Media Concepts Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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MGTO “Experience Macao Limited Edition” Nearing End, Welcomes Global Tourists SeaPRwire

MGTO “Experience Macao Limited Edition” Nearing End, Welcomes Global Tourists

Macao, October 15, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has successfully hosted the Experience Macao Limited Edition event, warmly welcoming tourists from around the world to participate.Participants need to answer three questions about Macao daily on the website(ExperienceMacaoLimitedEdition.com). Upon successfully answering the questions, they will be entered into a lucky draw for a chance to win exclusive Macao privileges. If they do not answer correctly, they can invite friends to retry. The event features 100 Experience Macao Limited Edition Prizes, which include round-trip flights to Macao and hotel accommodations. Six exclusive prizes, carefully curated by six integrated resorts, offer participants the chance to delve into Macao’s diverse culture. These experiences include intangible cultural heritage activities (such as traditional crafts, cultural tours, and wellness culture) and visits to selected Macao landmarks (such as the Eight Scenic Spots of Macao, churches, temples, and eco-discovery tours), allowing participants to fully enjoy Macao’s unique charm. One particularly exciting highlight is the Ultimate Experience Macao Limited Edition Prize. Among all prize winners, one lucky ultimate winner will be selected to enjoy free access to Macao’s major attractions, spectacular performances, and unique hotels for 30 days. The winner must share their Macao experience on social media by December 31, 2024, using the official hashtags (#MacaoLimitedEdition and MGTO’s official account). The participant whose post receives the most likes will win the Ultimate Experience Macao Limited Edition Prize. To further promote this event, MGTO partnered with Klook to launch an exclusive event page on August 26. Users can conveniently browse and book Macao travel products, participate in the draw, and win fantastic prizes. By clicking the banner on the MGTO event page, users can quickly access the official game event website and get ready to embark on their Experience Macao Limited Edition journey. Additionally, many KOLs have been invited to participate in the event, where they experienced diverse activities in Macao, such as wearing qipao, making Port wine bricks, and bungee jumping from the Macao Tower, showcasing the unique allure of the city. More exciting content can be found on MGTO’s social media account @visitmacao. As the event is nearing its end, Macao welcomes tourists to continue exploring its culture and charm. Follow the official social media accounts to enjoy more exciting experiences. Media contact Brand Name : Macao Government Tourism Office Contact Person: Yoki Xue Website: https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/
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Fujitsu implements global launch of world’s first AI application to prevent quality degradation in 5G wireless networks JCN Newswire

Fujitsu implements global launch of world’s first AI application to prevent quality degradation in 5G wireless networks

KAWASAKI, Japan, Oct 15, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the development of an application that leverages AI technology to enhance mobile network communication quality, while achieving energy savings and optimizing network operations. This development is part of the Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems (hereafter NEDO-led project) (1) conducted by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Fujitsu, which has a successful track record of introducing radio unit (RU) products to the global market, will incorporate this technology into its O-RAN (2) compliant Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) (3) system, FUJITSU Network Virtuora Service Management and Orchestration. Fujitsu will implement a gradual global rollout of the technology to mobile network operators starting in November 2024 by leveraging the footprint it has already cultivated in RU.This application comprises three key technologies:An AI-powered technology that can estimate smartphone users’ quality of experience (QoE) on their networks in real time.A technology that detects early signs of increased communication traffic and proactively prevents network quality degradation.A technology that detects network quality degradation and redefines the area covered by peripheral base stations to maintain optimal quality.Fujitsu verified the effectiveness of these technologies in August 2024 using real commercial data from mobile network operators (4) under conditions closely resembling actual operating environments.This application will ensure a seamless and reliable connection for mobile network users, not only during normal operations but also during emergencies and periods of increased network traffic, ultimately enhancing user convenience, satisfaction, and safety in critical situations. For mobile network operators, the application will reduce operational costs and save power through optimized operations.BackgroundAs digital transformation (DX) accelerates globally, the adoption of 5G mobile networks is rapidly expanding as a key infrastructure component. Mobile network operators are expected to further enhance their capabilities, including ultra-low latency and simultaneous connectivity, while ensuring network quality at user and application levels. Furthermore, the RAN (Radio Access Network) domain is undergoing open and virtualized transformation based on the O-RAN concept, leading to anticipated reductions in total cost of ownership (TCO).The three technologies in this application operate on the RIC (5) deployed within the O-RAN compliant SMO, contributing to the intelligent automation and self-sufficiency of RAN.Development achievements1. Real-time QoE estimation and quality assurance using AIThis technology estimates QoE in real-time and automatically switches users to other base station network areas when QoE degradation is detected. It is a world-first, enabling the creation of AI models that can easily estimate QoE for individual applications by selecting feature values from statistical data (KPIs) calculated from high-speed packet analysis for 100 Gbps RAN traffic. This approach allows for flexible adaptation to various applications.By accurately understanding the QoE of each user and assigning the necessary resources, this technology ensures user convenience and satisfaction while simultaneously suppressing excessive resource allocation. This results in a 19% increase in the number of users that can be accommodated per base station (6).Figure 1: QoE estimation based on packet analysis2. Proactive base station activation/deactivation for quality maintenance and energy savingsFujitsu has developed a technology that utilizes AI to anticipate increased communication traffic and proactively activate previously dormant base stations to prevent degradation in user communication quality.Previously, energy savings were achieved by monitoring traffic in each area in real-time and putting unnecessary base stations into sleep mode. This world first technology goes a step further by detecting unusual increases in pedestrian traffic, such as those associated with local events, and predicting subsequent traffic increases at the grid level (7). This predictive technology has been proven to successfully activate base stations in advance without impacting user quality 99.8% of the time during the verification period.This enables pinpoint activation and deactivation of base stations based on traffic conditions, achieving a balance between maintaining QoE and saving energy when combined with the energy-saving application announced by Fujitsu in December 2023 (8).3. Detection of service quality degradation and area redesign for service quality maintenanceTraditional anomaly detection technologies for single cells (9) struggled to differentiate between simple load reductions and actual anomalies. Fujitsu's new technology addresses this by comparing traffic trends across surrounding cells using AI, achieving a fault detection accuracy rate of over 92%. This technology supports both supervised learning with limited fault data as well as unsupervised learning. By understanding the service impact including cell overlap, it is possible to make a judgement on which areas should be recovered first.When this anomaly detection technology identifies areas undergoing significant service impact, it utilizes a radio propagation prediction model that considers path loss (10) in the real field, in addition to the direction and load conditions of surrounding cells, to calculate the optimal tilt angle for surrounding cells. This minimizes the impact on service quality caused by faulty cells. As a result, recovery time from anomalies such as equipment failure, which previously took 24 hours, has been reduced to less than one hour, minimizing the impact on users.Figure 2: Service quality degradation detection and recoveryFuture PlansFujitsu will continue to contribute to the realization of a safer, more secure, and sustainable society by providing O-RAN products using AI-centric technologies for networks that support applications and services across industries.[1] NEDO-led project :Project name: Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems (JPNP20017) (Commissioned)Period: FY2021 - 2024Overview: Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems[2] O-RAN :O-RAN refers to a Radio Access Network (RAN) built based on open interface specifications developed by the O-RAN ALLIANCE.[3] Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) :In the O-RAN architecture, Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) defines a system that manages the operation, maintenance, and optimization of RAN, as well as its lifecycle.[4] Commercial data from mobile network operators :This refers to data collected by mobile network operators during their actual operations. This data is used in AI development for this research and development project.[5] RIC :Abbreviation for RAN Intelligent Controller, a controller that autonomously executes and controls RAN parameter settings and operational optimization.[6] A 19% increase in the number of users that can be accommodated per base station :This figure was calculated based on a comparison of cell-based performance measurements and QoE-based performance measurements in Fujitsu's lab environment.[7] Grid :A grid refers to a section on a map based on latitude and longitude.[8] The energy-saving application announced by Fujitsu in December 2023 :This refers to an energy-saving application that applies Fujitsu's AI technology to estimate communication traffic based on the distribution of user location information in the mobile network.Press Release: “Fujitsu leverages AI technology to realize energy saving in network operations”[9] Cell :A cell is the smallest unit of a communication area formed by the radio waves of a base station.[10] Path loss :Path loss refers to the attenuation of radio waves as they pass through the air or are blocked by obstacles.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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The 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) celebrate modern and heritage real estate at Melbourne gala ACN Newswire

The 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) celebrate modern and heritage real estate at Melbourne gala

MELBOURNE, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PropertyGuru Group (NYSE:PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, today announced the winners of its Australian real estate awards at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne.The gala ceremony of the 7th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia), supported by Sub-Zero Wolf, showcased the achievements of developers and design practices in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia.BHC Property, Best Developer WinnerBHC Property has been crowned Best Developer, in addition to earning the title of Best Luxury Townhouse Development (Victoria) for its distinguished Mercer project.Polytec Australia, Best Boutique Developer WinnerPolytec Australia won the title of Best Boutique Developer, with its project Beauchamp Sydney receiving the Best Luxury Apartment Architectural Design (New South Wales) award.MRCB International, Sustainable Design Award WinnerMRCB International made history by winning the inaugural Sustainable Design Award. Its project 26 Vista was recognised for Best Apartment Architectural Design.Sydney Ma, Managing Director of Top Spring Australia, Australia Real Estate Personality of the Year Award WinnerOSK Property gained the prestigious Best Apartment Development (Australia) title for BLVD, which also garnered accolades for Best Wellness Residential Development, Best Integrated Work from Home Development, and Best Apartment Interior Design.Hexa and IFD won the prestigious Best Townhouse Development (Australia) title for Lumina Townhomes, which was also named Best Townhouse Development (Victoria). Meanwhile, Hexa and Spectre Property took home the Best Industrial Development award for Found Huntingdale.Blairgrove Group emerged as one of the most awarded companies of the year, winning Best Retail Development for The Burwood Chinatown and Best Retail Interior Design for The Grand Shanghai Hotel.In addition to outstanding modern developments, this year’s awards showcased Australia’s historic properties. Blairgrove Group also won the Best Heritage Development award for the Leichhardt Hotel while The Playford Adelaide – MGallery by Hachem Architecture Pty Ltd won the Best Heritage Interior Design and Best Hotel Interior Design awards.Other winning design practices include CHT Architects, winning Best Office Architectural Design for 101 Cremorne, and Parallel Workshop Architects, winning Best Apartment Architectural Design (Victoria) for Sculpt Hawthorn.Multi-award winners include Kingsbridge by Hermitage Building Group, which took Best Housing Architectural Design and Best Housing Interior Design, and Elements at Carousel by Jean Yip Developments, which won Best Investment Apartment Development and Best Apartment Development (Western Australia).Golden statuettes were also presented to Burswood Point by Golden Sedayu for Best Mixed Use Development; Chatswood Garden by FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDM for Best Townhouse Development (New South Wales); and Scape Victoria Street by Scape Australia Pty Ltd for Best Student Accommodation Development.Sydney Ma, managing director of Top Spring Australia, received the Australia Real Estate Personality of the Year award from the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru, recognising his company’s impressive portfolio of community-focused and sustainable projects.Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “From high-tech buildings to heritage landmarks, Australian real estate beautifully blends the old and the new. As we host our second physical gala in Melbourne, we take pride in recognising the forward-thinking, culturally attuned companies that have set a benchmark for quality and sustainability in the built environment. Australia faces many global challenges head-on and has increasingly embraced the needs of diverse demographic segments such as seniors and students. We are delighted to showcase the best projects, designs, and achievements of our winners to property seekers, investors, and agents throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific.”Ivan Lam, chairperson of the Awards in Australia, said: "We are proud to present the most coveted awards in Australian real estate to these paragons of development and design excellence. The wide range of titles awarded this year proves how developers are excelling not only in creating new builds but also in revitalising Australia’s rich legacy of heritage buildings. Our award winners have also demonstrated leadership in promoting environmentally friendly, socially responsible development and addressing the housing needs of Australians across all ages and backgrounds. Australia’s finest real estate reinforces the country’s strong cross-border appeal to inbound investors and property seekers, and we are delighted to showcase such properties on the international stage.”The independent panel of judges consists of Ivan Lam, executive director, international business, Charter Keck Cramer; Lui Violanti, vice-chairperson of the Awards in Australia and regional manager for Western Australia, Inhabit Group; Benson Zhou, director, hotels, CBD and metropolitan sales, and state head, Asia markets, Savills Australia; Catherine Tan, senior interior designer, Interite; Jackson Liew, director, Cameron Chisholm Nicol; Karen Kong, head of property lending, Bendigo Bank; Karl Fu, partner, Asian markets, Winning Commercial; Michelle Tay, group executive director, The SILC Group; Peter Li, general manager, Plus Agency; Richard Newling Ward, director, Bayleyward; Shanker Ramakrishnan, director, SR Business & Finance Consulting Pty Ltd; and Steven Yu, founder and CEO, Valorton Group.The fairness, transparency, and integrity of the judging process was overseen by Josh Chye, partner and head of tax at HLB Mann Judd – HLB Australasia. The official supervisor is part of the “2024 Network of the Year” winner HLB International, the global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers.Winners of the awards will be eligible to compete in the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final on 13 December 2024. This will be held in Bangkok, Thailand during PropertyGuru Week that also features the annual PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate SummitOrganised by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE:PGRU), the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) are made possible by silver sponsor Sub-Zero Wolf; supporting associations Australasia Property Advisory Association; Australia Malaysia Business Council Victoria, Australian Property Developers Association, and Melbourne Chinatown Association; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Good Talent Media; media partners Australian Property Investor Magazine, Australian Property Journal, Marketing In Asia, PhilTimes.com.au, The Property Tribune, and Your Investment Property Magazine; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: asiapropertyawards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERSDEVELOPER AWARDSBest DeveloperWINNER: BHC PropertyBest Boutique DeveloperWINNER: Polytec AustraliaTHE ESG DEVELOPER AWARDSustainable Design AwardWINNER: MRCB InternationalDEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Mixed Used DevelopmentWINNER: Burswood Point by Golden SedayuBest Industrial DevelopmentWINNER: Found Huntingdale by Hexa and Spectre PropertyBest Retail DevelopmentWINNER: The Burwood Chinatown by Blairgrove GroupBest Heritage DevelopmentWINNER: Leichhardt Hotel by Blairgrove GroupBest Luxury Townhouse Development (Victoria)WINNER: Mercer by BHC PropertyBest Townhouse Development (New South Wales)WINNER: Chatswood Garden by FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDMBest Townhouse Development (Victoria)WINNER: Lumina Townhomes by Hexa and IFDBest Investment Apartment DevelopmentWINNER: Elements at Carousel by Jean Yip DevelopmentsBest Apartment Development (Western Australia)WINNER: Elements at Carousel by Jean Yip DevelopmentsBest Wellness Residential DevelopmentWINNER: BLVD by OSK PropertyBest Integrated Work from Home DevelopmentWINNER: BLVD by OSK PropertyBest Student Accommodation DevelopmentWINNER: Scape Victoria Street by Scape Australia Pty LtdDESIGN AWARDSBest Luxury Apartment Architectural Design (New South Wales)WINNER: Beauchamp Sydney by Polytec AustraliaBest Apartment Architectural DesignWINNER: 26 Vista by MRCB InternationalBest Apartment Architectural Design (Victoria)WINNER: Sculpt Hawthorn by Parallel Workshop ArchitectsBest Housing Architectural DesignWINNER: Kingsbridge by Hermitage Building GroupBest Office Architectural DesignWINNER: 101 Cremorne by CHT ArchitectsBest Apartment Interior DesignWINNER: BLVD by OSK PropertyBest Housing Interior DesignWINNER: Kingsbridge by Hermitage Building GroupBest Retail Interior DesignWINNER: The Grand Shanghai Hotel by Blairgrove GroupBest Hotel Interior DesignWINNER: The Playford Adelaide - MGallery by Hachem Architecture Pty LtdBest Heritage Interior DesignWINNER: The Playford Adelaide - MGallery by Hachem Architecture Pty LtdBEST OF AUSTRALIA AWARDSBest Apartment Development (Australia)WINNER: BLVD by OSK PropertyBest Townhouse Development (Australia)WINNER: Lumina Townhomes by Hexa and IFDPUBLISHER’S CHOICEAustralia Real Estate Personality of the YearWINNER: Sydney Ma, Managing Director, Top Spring AustraliaABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDSPropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2024, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during ‘PropertyGuru Week’ in December 2024. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.comABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUPPropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 28 million property seekers2 to connect with almost 46,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 16 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its core markets; mortgage marketplace, PropertyGuru Finance; home services platform, Sendhelper; a host of proprietary enterprise solutions under PropertyGuru For Business including DataSense, ValueNet, Awards, events and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between October 2023 and March 2024. (2) Based on Google Analytics data between October 2023 and March 2024. (3) Based on data between January 2024 and March 2024. (4) Based on data between October 2023 and March 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com Media & Partnerships:Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.comSales & Nominations:Watcharaphon Chaisuk (Jeff), Solutions ManagerM: +66 95 797 0595E: jeff@propertyguru.comMonika Singh, Solutions ManagerM: +66 87 677 4812E: monika@propertyguru.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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NEC C&C Foundation Awards 2024 C&C Prize JCN Newswire

NEC C&C Foundation Awards 2024 C&C Prize

TOKYO, Oct 15, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The NEC C&C Foundation today announced that the 2024 C&C Prize will be awarded to two groups for their contributions to the development and implementation of large-capacity, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical submarine cable systems, and to pioneering research of the Transformer deep learning model serving as the foundation of generative AI, which is used in various fields such as global internet, web applications, data science, and artificial intelligence, that support modern society. Dr. Shigeyuki Akiba, Dr. Masatoshi Suzuki and Dr. Itsuro Morita will represent Group A and Transformer team will represent Group B. Each recipient will be recognized with a certificate of merit and a plaque. Each group will also receive a cash award of ten million yen.The C&C Prize was established in 1985 and is awarded to distinguished persons in recognition of outstanding contributions to R&D activities and pioneering work related to the integration of computers and communications technologies and the social impact of developments in these fields. This year’s two recipient groups are outlined below.The prize ceremony and acceptance speeches will be held on Wednesday, November 27 from 15:00 at the ANA InterContinental Tokyo and will be streamed live to those who apply at the Foundation’s website.2024 C&C Prize RecipientsGroup ADr. Shigeyuki AkibaFormerly KDDI R&D Laboratories Inc., President and Chief Executive OfficerDr. Masatoshi SuzukiChitose Institute of Science and Technology, Vice-President, ProfessorWaseda University Graduate School, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Visiting ProfessorDr. Itsuro MoritaWaseda University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, ProfessorCitationFor contributions to the development and implementation of large-capacity, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical submarine cable systemsAchievementInternational communications began in the latter half of the 19th century with the laying of a submarine cable providing one telegraph line. This was followed by the appearance of coaxial cables that expanded circuit capacity and that could also be used for making telephone calls. In the 1970s and 1980s, however, satellite communications having even larger circuit capacity became mainstream. Nevertheless, on entering the 1980s, optical fiber and semiconductor lasers came into practical use, and by exploiting the low-loss and broadband properties of optical fiber, large-capacity transmission became possible while decreasing the number of submarine repeaters and decreasing the cost of communications, all of which drove the adoption of optical submarine cables. As for transpacific cables, operation of the 3rd transpacific cable (TPC-3) using optical fiber (capacity per fiber: 280 Mbps) began operation in 1989, TPC-4 (capacity per fiber: 560 Mbps) began operation in 1992, and TPC-5 (capacity per fiber: 5 Gbps), which significantly increased transmission capacity with the introduction of an optical-amplifier-repeater transmission system, began operation in 1995. However, due to a phenomenon whereby the velocity of light waves propagating through optical fiber differs according to wavelength (called wavelength dispersion) and due to the nonlinearity of optical fiber, WDM signal waveforms become distorted, which greatly hindered the implementation of large-capacity optical submarine cable systems spanning a distance of 10,000 km. Against this background, it was KDDI engineers including Dr. Shigeyuki Akiba, Dr. Masatoshi Suzuki, and Dr. Itsuro Morita that were instrumental in increasing the capacity of optical submarine cable systems and upgrading WDM-based optical submarine cable systems in particular, thereby supporting the rapidly expanding demand for Internet communications.The technologies developed by Dr. Akiba, Dr. Suzuki, and Dr. Morita became essential to WDM optical submarine cables and came to be applied to many optical submarine cables from 1999 to 2016 covering a total system length of 206,000 km. These included transpacific (PC-1: 1999, Japan-US: 2001), transatlantic (TAT-14: 2001), and Asia-region (C2C: 2001, EAC: 2002) optical submarine cables as well as 1-Tbps-class transpacific optical submarine cables (TGN-Pacific: 2003, UNITY: 2010). These technologies made a major contribution to the deployment of a global broadband infrastructure supporting communication traffic that increased rapidly due to the spread of the Internet and expanded use of smartphones.Dr. Akiba, Dr. Suzuki, and Dr. Morita pioneered the research and development of technology for expanding the capacity of long-haul optical submarine cables particularly through optical-nonlinearity control. They played a major role in applying this technology to transpacific/transatlantic large-capacity optical submarine cables, which constitute major arteries handling approximately 99% of all international communications. These achievements have had huge ripple effects in academia and industry. They are remarkable on a global basis and have made great social contributions in the C&C (Computers and Communication) field. For these outstanding achievements, it is more than fitting that Dr. Akiba, Dr. Suzuki, and Dr. Morita receive the C&C Prize.Group BTransformer TeamMember:Eight authors of the paper "Attention Is All You Need"Ashish Vaswani - CEO, Essential AINoam Shazeer - VP, Gemini Technical Co-Lead, Google DeepmindNiki Parmar - Research scientist, essential AI, GoogleJakob Uszkoreit- InceptiveLlion Owen Jones - CTO, Sakana AIAidan Gomez - CEO, CohereLukasz Kaiser - Member of Technical Staff, OpenAIIllia Polosukhin - NEAR ProtocolCitationFor pioneering research of the Transformer deep learning model serving as the foundation of generative AIAchievementArtificial intelligence (AI) technology has been evolving remarkably in recent years and has come to deeply penetrate not only industrial fields but society as well. The appearance of generative AI, in particular, has sent shock waves throughout the world as AI possessing creativity. The third-generation AI boom arrived in the 2000s. Machine learning came into practical use, deep learning made its appearance, and the performance of AI improved in many fields including image recognition, natural language processing, and speech recognition using convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), and other models. In 2017, the innovative Transformer model that revamped conventional neural networks appeared achieving a level of performance greatly exceeding existing models. It is said that the present progress in AI could not have occurred without Transformer.Following the presentation of the paper, AI studies using Transformer architecture were announced one after another. In addition to high speed and high performance, Transformer features a significant improvement in accuracy as the scale of training data increases, which has also brought about scale-related competition in AI models. In 2018, OpenAI announced the initial version of its generative pre-trained transformer (GPT), a large language model, and has been releasing updated versions ever since. As AI that can carry on conversations like a human, the number of users of ChatGPT appearing in 2022 topped 100 million in less than three months after its release. In addition to being talked about as AI that can foster innovation in a variety of fields including business, work, education, medical care, and everyday life, it also gave rise to discussions on ethical matters. Open AI also announced DALL-E, an image generation system, and Whisper, a speech recognition model. In 2018, Google announced a natural language processing model called BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers), which was followed up by ViT (Vision Transformer) specializing in image recognition. Then, in 2023, it announced Gemini (formerly known as Bard), a generative artificial intelligence chatbot. These eight individuals who presented Transformer that changed the history of AI have since left Google. Seven of them have founded their own start-ups and all but one of these companies conduct business based on Transformer technology.Transformer not only broke through the limitations of what were advanced technologies at that time like RNN and LSTM but also enabled the seamless integration of diverse types of data in multimodal AI while greatly improving the capabilities of AI systems. Although deep learning gave rise to AI-based innovation from around 2010, Transformer can be called the second great innovation in the sense of revamping existing neural networks. The present spread of generative AI using Transformer as base technology and its impact on society has been huge, and in view of these achievements, these eight members of the Transformer team are deserving recipients of the C&C Prize.For additional information, please visit The NEC C&C Foundation website at: www.candc.or.jp/en/index.html About The NEC C&C FoundationThe NEC C&C Foundation is a non-profit organization established in March 1985 to foster further growth in the electronics industry by encouraging and supporting research and development activities and pioneering work related to the integration of computers and communications technologies, that is, C&C, and ultimately to contribute to the world economy and the enrichment of human life. The Foundation is funded by NEC Corporation.The Foundation currently has two main activities. It presents the annual C&C Prizes to recognize outstanding contributions to R&D activities and pioneering work in the area of C&C. Candidates are recommended from all over the world. Each prize winner receives a certificate, a plaque, and a cash award (ten million yen per group). As of 2024, 129 prominent persons had received the prize.The Foundation also gives the following two grants: (1) grant to enable researchers in Japan to attend international conferences overseas to make presentations in the field of C&C and (2) grant to researchers in a doctorial course at a graduate school in Japan.For additional information, please visit The NEC C&C Foundation website at: www.candc.or.jp/en/index.html About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. 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GA-ASI Completes Full-Scale Fatigue Test on MQ-9B for Second Lifetime ACN Newswire

GA-ASI Completes Full-Scale Fatigue Test on MQ-9B for Second Lifetime

SAN DIEGO, CA, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On Sept. 30, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed a major milestone with the full-scale fatigue testing of an MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The team completed the "second lifetime" of fatigue testing, which is equivalent to 80,000 operating hours and represents an important step in validating the design of the airframe system. The testing is part of the aircraft certification to NATO standard STANAG 4671, where the aircraft will ultimately be tested through three lifetimes, thereby proving the 40,000-hour lifetime of the airframe.The full-scale fatigue test simulates the aircraft's design service through the application of repeated structural loading on the assembled airframe. The testing identifies any potential structural deficiencies ahead of fleet usage and assists in developing inspection and maintenance schedules for the airframe. The results of the test will be used as part of the documentation for certification and will form the basis for in-service inspections of structural components.MQ-9B is GA-ASI's most advanced RPA and includes the SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® models as well as the new Protector RG Mk1 that is currently being delivered to the United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF)."Full-scale fatigue testing is an integral part of validating the airframe design and a key input for the certification of the airframe prior to entering service," said Chris Dusseault, vice president of MQ-9B in Europe. "The completion of the fatigue test builds confidence for our MQ-9B customers that the SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian meets the stringent design rigor and is mature at Entry into Service."The testing is the validation of years of design and analysis efforts. This is the second of three lifetimes of testing for the airframe. Two of the lifetimes simulate the operation of an aircraft under normal conditions, and the third has intentional damage inflicted on the airframe's critical components to demonstrate its resistance to operational damage that may occur over the lifetime of the air vehicle.Testing was conducted from Jan. 31, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2024, at Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research in Wichita, Kansas. The airframe tested is a production airframe purpose-built to support the test campaign.In addition to the RAF, contracts have been signed for MQ-9B with Belgium, Canada, Japan, Taiwan and the U.S. Air Force in support of the Special Operations Command. The Japan Coast Guard is currently operating the SeaGuardian for maritime operations, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) selected SeaGuardian for its Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance (MALE) RPA System Trial Operation Project.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable RPA systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. With more than eight million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness. The company also produces a variety of sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.Contact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.comSOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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US Rate Cut and China Stimulus Ignite Fosun’s Surge

HONG KONG, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As we enter the fourth quarter, the market buzzes with optimism. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate reduction, aimed at bolstering liquidity, has drawn Chinese mainland capital inflow into the Hong Kong stock market. Just before China’s National Day holiday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) unveiled a series of pivotal measures: a reserve requirement ratio cut, an interest rate reduction, and a decrease in existing mortgage rates. Analysts and commentators widely regard these moves as unprecedented since 2008. Notably, the PBOC’s injection of at least RMB 800 billion into the stock market represents a historic milestone.On 10 October, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) made a significant move by introducing a swap facility, initially valued at RMB500 billion. This facility aims to bolster capital market development and further invigorate both the Hong Kong and A-share markets. Just two days later, on 12 October, Lan Fo’an, Minister of Finance of the People’s Republic of China, announced a forthcoming series of targeted incremental fiscal policy measures. These measures are designed to support high-quality economic development, with a focus on stabilizing growth, expanding domestic demand, and mitigating risks. As the economy stabilizes and corporate earnings improve, the overall market is poised for a new phase of growth.Interest rate cuts poised to register gains in Hong Kong’s stock marketThe U.S. Federal Reserve has implemented a 50-basis-point interest rate cut, the first in four years. According to the Fed’s projections, the federal funds rate is expected to reach 4.4% by year-end, falling within a target range of 4.25% to 4.5%. Looking ahead, the rate is anticipated to decrease further to 3.4% by 2025 and 2.9% by 2026. Market sentiment suggests that another 50-basis-point rate cut may occur this year, with expectations of a full 100-basis-point reduction next year.As the Federal Reserve initiates rate cuts, it will ease the capital outflows and stabilize currency fluctuations in countries beyond the United States. This policy shift also grants greater flexibility to central banks worldwide, including China, enabling them to tailor their monetary strategies to foster economic expansion and bolster stock market performance. In this evolving landscape, bonds emerge as an attractive option. As deposit rates are projected to gradually decrease during the rate-cutting cycle, investors can secure appealing fixed returns over the long term. Additionally, both stocks and bonds—particularly those with robust growth potential and stable fundamentals—are poised to attract significant interest among investors in the short term.Despite several major supportive measures introduced by the central government, the stock market experienced a pullback after the National Day holiday. Nevertheless, institutions like Morgan Stanley, HSBC, and CITIC have expressed confidence in the government’s unwavering dedication to economic stimulation. These institutions anticipate the gradual introduction of additional measures, amounting to trillions, with an aim at bolstering the economy. Market sentiment suggests that these economic stimulus measures will be moderate and sustained, recognizing that a steady rise in stock market plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and encouraging consumer spending.Given the government’s steadfast commitment to boosting consumption, Fosun International (00656), a leading global innovation-driven consumer group, remains undervalued for an extended period. It is poised to emerge as a frontrunner. Notably, the significant increase in Fosun International’s share price subsequent to earlier stimulus measures underscores its considerable growth potential. Successfully building industry leaders to strengthen core industrial advantagesSince 10 September, Fosun International’s stock price has steadily risen, resulting in an impressive cumulative increase of 58.46%. Notably, this increase surpasses the Hang Seng Index’s 34.26% increase during the same period. The recent surge in Fosun International’s share price is underpinned by the company’s solid fundamentals. Guo Guangchang, Chairman of Fosun International, emphasized during the interim results presentation that despite the challenging macro environment, Fosun International remains committed to its core business-focused strategy and continued to cultivate industry-leading companies and develop excellent products in advantageous sectors. So far, this strategy has yielded positive results.Recently, Fosun International strengthened its advantages in core industries such as pharmaceuticals, tourism, consumption, and insurance by focusing on its core businesses, garnering market optimism. During the National Day holiday, the tourism sector experienced a strong start, with the tourism-related stocks seeing significant growth. During the first week of October, Fosun Tourism Group’s (FTG) share price surged nearly 40%, reflecting the market’s high recognition of the company’s asset-light strategy and investors’ confidence in FTG’s growth potential. Currently, 85% of FTG’s resorts operate under an asset-light model, making it one of the few leading tourism companies in the domestic market with both an asset-light approach and global operational capabilities.Guo Guangchang mentioned on Weibo that the stock market’s rally before the holiday gave everyone a sense of financial comfort. The wealth effect of rising stocks has truly stimulated consumer demand and driven an increase in spending. Sales of the company’s Atlantis Sanya and Shede’s baijiu saw a rapid rise during the holiday. Taking Shede as an example, as a renowned Chinese liquor company, it carried out promotions across its entire product line during the National Day holiday. Several products showed significant year-on-year increases compared to last year’s sales. Among them, the high-end strategic product in the RMB1,000 price range, Collection Shede 10-Year Edition, saw a remarkable year-on-year sales growth of 384%. Crystal Shede experienced a 224% increase in sales, while the sales of T68 Tuopai Exceptional grew 80%, and the sales of Tuopai Qiujiu rose 69%.In addition to the improving tourism and consumer businesses, Fosun’s pharmaceutical and insurance businesses have also attracted positive market attention. As a leader in pharmaceutical innovation in China, Fosun Pharma has been optimizing its asset structure and accelerating cash inflow this year. It recently announced its plans to privatize its innovative drug platform, Shanghai Henlius, and to fully acquire the core cell therapy platform, Fosun Kite, with a view to focusing on its core innovative assets. Supported by favorable national measures and strong R&D and commercialization capabilities, Fosun Pharma has established itself as a leader in China’s innovative drug market. In the first half of the year, it generated over RMB3.7 billion in revenue from innovative drugs, with steady growth expected in the second half. During the National Day holiday, Fosun Pharma’s share price performed well and continued to increase. Since September, its share price has risen nearly 25%.Recently, Fitch, one of the leading international credit rating agencies, upgraded Fidelidade’s Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating to “A+” from “A” and its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to “A” from “A-”, maintaining stable outlooks. This represents the highest ratings Fitch has granted to a Portuguese financial company. The upgrade confirms that strategies implemented by Fidelidade have consistently strengthened its financial stability and reflects the improvement in Fosun’s global operational capabilities. Fitch highlighted Fidelidade’s sound business profile, strong capitalization, robust financial performance and profitability, and low investment portfolio risk.USD888 million syndicated loan issuance demonstrates continued recognition of Fosun’s credit quality by domestic and international banksOn 30 September, Fosun International announced the closure of a sustainability-linked syndicated loan totaling USD888 million through greenshoe, one of the largest of its kind issued by Chinese private enterprises this year. It is worth mentioning that the loan is a three-year senior unsecured working capital loan and the participating banks include several leading banks from Greater China, the Asia-Pacific region, and Europe and the Americas. This reflects the continued recognition of the Group’s credit quality by both domestic and international banks. Fosun’s sound financing channels can lay a solid foundation for the company’s steady development.Recently,several securities firms have highlighted the effectiveness of Fosun International’s core business-focused strategy, with innovation and globalization driving healthy growth, while maintaining a declining leverage ratio and sound financials. Fosun has actively optimized its asset portfolio, consistently reduced leverage and strengthened cash reserves. As of 30 June 2024, the Group’s adjusted total debt-to-capital ratio was 50.2%, maintaining a downward trend since 2020. In June 2024, international rating agency S&P fully recognized the effectiveness of Fosun’s financial strategy and affirmed its rating outlook as “stable”.According to various research reports, as Fosun’s business becomes more focused and its financial indicators improve, its future business development and profitability are becoming more predictable. Notably, globalization, innovation, and its sound asset-light operational capabilities are poised to drive a new round of growth for Fosun.It is evident that benefiting from national measures, Fosun International and its subsidiaries have entered a new phase for potential valuation enhancement. The recent pullback in share prices could be an attractive buying opportunity for investors. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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CTF Life Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Launch of MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 ACN Newswire

CTF Life Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Launch of MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2

CTF Life’s celebration dinner to mark its towards 40th anniversaryis inaugurated by Brian Cheng, Executive Director and Group Co-ChiefExecutive Officer of NWS Holdings and Non-executive Director of CTFLife (third from right); Gilbert Ho, Executive Director and GroupCo-Chief Executive Officer of NWS Holdings and Non-executiveDirector of CTF Life (second from left); and Man Kit Ip, ChiefExecutive Officer of CTF Life (centre), along with the managementteam of CTF Life.HONG KONG, Oct 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (“CTF Life”) recently celebrated its towards 40th anniversary with a celebration dinner themed “Value Beyond Insurance” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. To further promote the value of CTF Life in providing customers with personalised planning solutions, lifelong protection and diverse lifestyle experiences over the years, CTF Life also announced the launch of its MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2, which empowers customers with faster and higher projected returns, greater autonomy and greater flexibility in inheritance planning, helping customers embrace a fulfilling life.The celebration dinner was inaugurated by Brian Cheng, Executive Director and Group Co-Chief Executive Officer of NWS Holdings and Non-executive Director of CTF Life; Gilbert Ho, Executive Director and Group Co-Chief Executive Officer of NWS Holdings and Non-executive Director of CTF Life; and Man Kit Ip, Chief Executive Officer of CTF Life, along with the company’s management team. The highlight of the event was a performance by singer-songwriters Phil Lam and Cath Wong, while renowned artist Kelly Chen appeared as a guest performer.To further promote its brand awareness, CTF Life displayed its new company name on the rooftop LED billboard of COFCO Tower on Hong Kong Island and the large outdoor advertisement at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club in Causeway Bay. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the company also advertised on billboards on five major commercial buildings, including Far East Finance Centre, Harcourt House, Sing Ho Finance Building, Chinachem Century Tower and V Point.Man Kit Ip, Chief Executive Officer of CTF Life, said: “CTF Life is embarking on a new journey in 2024, proudly stepping into its 40th year. Over the years, we have overcome challenges and seized opportunities together with Hong Kong, achieving remarkable growth. Looking ahead, we will further strengthen our collaboration with the diverse conglomerate of the Chow Tai Fook Group, leveraging its robust financial strength and strategic investments across the globe to continue to expand our service network and optimise our products and services. Drawing on our roots in Hong Kong, we will extend our reach across China and other Asian markets, continually creating value beyond insurance for our target customers.”MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 for Flexible Wealth ManagementTo celebrate its 40th anniversary and meet the financial needs of customers at different stages of life, CTF Life has launched MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 (MyWealth 2), building on the success of its MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan (MyWealth 1). The new plan features the first-in-market1 “Wealth Booster Option” 2, which allows customers to change the amount components under the policy to help enhance the projected returns. The plan’s special-in-market1 “Wealth Accumulation Switching Options” 3 give customers greater autonomy to cater their investment preferences at different life stages. MyWealth 2 features “Dual Succession”, which allows unlimited changes of Insured4 and entitles the policy owner to assign up to two beneficiaries for legacy planning, ensuring the continuation of the policy and maximising the efficacy of wealth inheritance.Jarita Kwan, Chief Product Officer of CTF Life, said, “Based on the thoughtful features of MyWealth 1, CTF Life has launched MyWealth 2 to meet the financial needs of customers at different stages of life. Taking USD policy as an example, MyWealth 2 offers a shorter breakeven period, higher projected returns, and greater flexibility. It enhances withdrawal advantages, allowing customers to seize market opportunities in a timely manner, helping wealth accumulation and inheritance.”The three main advantages of MyWealth 21.Shorter breakeven periods, higher projected returns and more flexible withdrawal arrangements- With a five-year premium payment period5, customers can achieve total breakeven and guaranteed breakeven on the 7th and 13th policy anniversaries, respectively. Furthermore, the total policy value is projected to exceed 200% of the total premiums paid by the end of the 17th policy anniversary. Moreover, MyWealth 2 offers potentially higher projected returns than MyWealth 1.- Building on the strengths of MyWealth 1, MyWealth 2 offers more flexible withdrawal arrangements to meet the needs of customers at various stages of life.2.Greater autonomy- First-in-market1 “Wealth Booster Option” 2: On the 10th policy anniversary or any policy anniversary thereafter, customers can apply once to exercise the first-in-market1 “Wealth Booster Option”2 . This allows customers to change the amount components# under the policy according to the long-term target asset allocation under this option in order to enhance the projected return of their policy.- “Wealth Accumulation Switching Option” 3: The 3 special-in-market1 Switching Options, including “Advance”, “Balanced” and “Conservative”, allow customers the flexibility to choose the value ratio of their “Stable Asset Account” 6 from three preset Switching Options, starting from the 10th policy anniversary, fulfilling their financial needs at different stages of life. MyWealth 2 allows customers to apply for this option five years earlier than with MyWealth 1.- Free conversion of the policy currency: On the 3rd policy anniversary and any policy anniversary thereafter, customers can apply to exercise the “Currency Switching Option”, changing the policy currency of the basic plan to a different currency (US dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Chinese yuan, British pound sterling, Euro, Singapore dollar, Australian dollar or Canadian dollar), accommodating their global wealth management goals.- “Policy Split Option” 7: After the end of the 5th policy year or the end of the premium payment period (whichever is later), customers can split the existing policy into two by allocating a portion of the Units of the basic plan under the existing policy to a sperate “Split Policy”. The process involves splitting a policy into two, then two becomes four, and so on, allowing customers to maximise the power of asset allocation.- Premium Holiday8 of up to four years: Customers can apply for a Premium Holiday of up to four years, on or after the 2nd policy anniversary. The premium payment of their next policy anniversary will be suspended, and customers do not need to worry about the immediate termination of their policy and the loss of protection.3.Greater flexibility on inheritance- Dual Succession: After the 6th policy monthly anniversary, customers may change the Insured for unlimited times4. The coverage period will be adjusted to age 128 of the new Insured (“Changed New Insured”), allowing sufficient time for wealth accumulation of the policy. In addition, MyWealth 2 provides a “Policy Continuation Option”9, enabling the Policy Owner to assign up to two beneficiaries and specify the proportion of the Death Proceeds to be paid for each beneficiary. Upon the death of the Insured, the designated beneficiaries will become the new Insured(s), offering flexibility on inheritance.- Customised Death Benefit Settlement Option: The Policy Owner can designate a specified year or a specified age of the beneficiary to start paying the death benefit. This flexible payment allows each beneficiary to have the most appropriate arrangement, leaving a lasting legacy of love.- Premium Waiver10: Accidents or diseases are unforeseeable. MyWealth 2 offers “Waiver of Premium Benefit” and “Payor Benefit” to ensure that the accumulated wealth remains unaffected and to safeguard the financial future of the customer’s children.To help customers realise their financial plans more easily, they can enjoy a First-Year Premium Refund11 of up to 26% when they successfully apply for MyWealth 2. If all premiums payable are settled through a lump sum prepayment, the remaining balance from the prepayment will enjoy a guaranteed interest rate of up to 5% p.a. throughout the whole premium payment period12. This allows customers to start their financial plans at a lower cost.#The amount components refer to Guaranteed Cash Value, face value and cash value of accumulated Reversionary Bonuses and Terminal Bonus (if any) and accumulated value of Stable Asset Account (if any) of the basic plan.Remarks:1.“Special-in-market” and “First-in-market” are the results of comparing similar major life insurance savings products of major life insurance companies in Hong Kong as of 26 September 2024.2.Within 30 days before or after the 10th policy anniversary or every policy anniversary thereafter, customer may, subject to the prevailing rules of the Company, exercise the Wealth Booster Option to adjust the Guaranteed Cash Value, face value and cash value of accumulated Reversionary Bonuses (if any), face value and cash value of Terminal Bonus (if any), and the accumulated value of Stable Asset Account (if any) of the basic plan to other pre-set level(s) (to be determined by the Company and elaborated in an endorsement and new policy specifications) according to the new long-term target asset allocation, without providing any evidence of insurability while subject to the following conditions: (i) all premiums due and payable under the policy must be settled and any Indebtedness must be fully repaid; (ii) no Premium Holiday is in effect, no application for exercising Policy Split Option, Currency Switch Option, Wealth Accumulation Switching Option or Change of Insured Option is in progress, and no claim is in progress under the basic plan of the policy upon request exercising this Option; (iii) the request cannot be changed or withdrawn once it is submitted; and (iv) this Option can only be exercised once under the policy. After the Wealth Booster Option becomes effective, (i) the Guaranteed Cash Value, face value and cash value of Reversionary Bonus (if any), face value and cash value of Terminal Bonus (if any) and accumulated value of Stable Asset Account (if any) of the basic plan of the policy will be adjusted at the sole discretion of the Company while the Unit will remain unchanged. The future amounts of Guaranteed Cash Value, face value and cash value of Reversionary Bonus (if any), face value and cash value of Terminal Bonus (if any) will also be determined accordingly; (ii) the Wealth Accumulation Switching Option will be reset as “Advance” (i.e. the allocation and value in Stable Asset Account are both zero); (iii) all Complementary Policies (if any) and riders (if any) under the policy will remain in force after the change, subject to the then prevailing rules of the Company; (iv) the beneficiary(ies), policy owner, contingent policy owner (if designated), Initial Insured, Insured, policy currency, Policy Date, policy effective date and Policy Years of the basic plan of the policy will remain unchanged; and (v) previous instruction(s) made under the basic plan of the policy including but not limited to Death Benefit Settlement Option and Policy Continuation Option will remain unchanged unless otherwise specified. In the event that both Wealth Booster Option and Wealth Accumulation Switching Option are elected on the same policy anniversary, the Wealth Booster Option will be exercised while the elected Wealth Accumulation Switching Option will be automatically withdrawn immediately. Policy owner may elect the Wealth Accumulation Switching Option again in the next policy anniversary. As the equity-like assets in the new long-term target asset allocation are relatively higher, the Guaranteed Cash Value may be subject to reduction and the risk may increase accordingly after the Wealth Booster Option has been exercised. If customer has any questions, customer can contact financial consultant for more details or seek independent professional advice. Please refer to the Policy Provisions for more details of the Wealth Booster Option.3.Wealth Accumulation Switching Options and its portfolio ratioSwitching option(s)“Stable Asset Account” allocationAllocation of the cash value of Reversionary Bonus (if any)and cash value of Terminal Bonus (if any)Advance0%100%Balanced40%60%Conservative80%20%“Stable Asset Account Allocation” = the value of “Stable Asset Account” ÷ (cash value of Reversionary Bonus (if any) + cash value of Terminal Bonus (if any) + value of Stable Asset Account) x 100%Within 30 days before or after the 10th policy anniversary or every policy anniversary thereafter, customer may, subject to the prevailing rules of the Company, exercise the Wealth Accumulation Switching Option to adjust the Switching Option of the basic plan of the policy to achieve Stable Asset Account Allocation at desire of customer, subject to the following conditions: (i) the Switching Option applied for must be different from the default Switching Option of the Basic Plan of the policy (for the first exercise of this option) or the latest Switching Option as shown in our record (if customer has already exercised this option before); (ii) except the first time of exercise of this option, the switch date of each subsequent request must be separated by a period of not less than 1 year from the switch date of the preceding exercise of this option; and (iii) all indebtedness must be fully settled before exercising this option. Once the Wealth Accumulation Switching Option is exercised, we will correspondingly adjust the amount of any future cash values and face values of Reversionary Bonus and Terminal Bonus at a rate to be determined by us based on the change(s) of the cash values of Reversionary Bonus and Terminal Bonus. Once the Company approves the request of Wealth Accumulation Switching Option, we will determine the value of Stable Asset Account immediately following such exercise of Wealth Accumulation Switching Option (“Target Value”). The Target Value equals the product of Stable Asset Account Allocation of the elected Switching Option and the aggregate of (i) the accumulated value of Stable Asset Account (if any) immediately before such exercise (“Existing Value”); and (ii) the cash values of Reversionary Bonus and Terminal Bonus immediately before such exercise. We will then adjust the balance of Stable Asset Account from the Existing Value to the Target Value at the switch date, which in the case that the Existing Value is lower than the Target Value, the deficit will be resolved by transferring the latest cash value of Reversionary Bonus (if any) and cash value of Terminal Bonus (if any) to the Stable Asset Account; or in the case that the Existing Value is higher than the Target Value, the surplus from the Stable Asset Account will become the cash value of Reversionary Bonus and cash value of Terminal Bonus. In the event that both Wealth Booster Option and Wealth Accumulation Switching Option are elected on the same policy anniversary, the Wealth Booster Option will be exercised while the elected Wealth Accumulation Switching Option will be automatically withdrawn immediately. Policy Owner may elect the Wealth Accumulation Switching Option again in the next policy anniversary. Please refer to the Policy Provisions for more details of the Wealth Accumulation Switching Option.4.Changing the Insured is subject to the prevailing administrative rules and designated requirements. The Unit, Guaranteed Cash Value, the face value of accumulated Reversionary Bonuses (if any) and the face value of Terminal Bonus (if any), any accumulated value of Stable Asset Account, Policy Date and Policy Years will remain the same on the Insured-Change Effective Date while the Plan End Date will be adjusted to the date of policy anniversary on the 128th birthday of the Changed New Insured or following the 128th birthday of the Changed New Insured (whichever is applicable). The Changed New Insured must be aged 64 (last birthday) or below. The change of Insured must be endorsed by the Policy Owner, proposed new Insured and Assignee (if any). Both the new Insured and the current Insured must be alive and the policy is in force at the time the Insured is changed and provided with satisfactory proof of evidence of insurability for the proposed new Insured. We shall cease to provide any coverage for the initial Insured or the prior Insured on our record (when applicable and as the case may be) as from the Insured-Change Effective Date. All riders (if any) will be terminated on the Insured-Change Effective Date. Please refer to the Policy Provisions for details of Changing of Insured Option.5.This is an example of a policy denominated in USD with a 5-year premium payment period. The annual premium payment is US$100,000, resulting in a total premiums paid of US$500,000, without exercising any policy options.6.Account determined in accordance with the Wealth Accumulation Switching Option provision in which its long-term target asset allocation is 100% in fixed income type securities. The value in the Stable Asset Account will be accumulated at such interest rate as may be declared by us from time to time. Interest rates on the Stable Asset Account are not guaranteed and may even be 0% in any year.7.While the policy is in force and the Insured is still alive, after the end of the 5th Policy Year (Applicable to MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 (Premier))/while the policy is in force and the Insured is still alive, after the end of the 5th Policy Year or the end of the premium payment period (whichever is later) (Applicable to MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 (Prestige)), and subject to the prevailing rules of the Company, customer may exercise Policy Split Option to create a separate policy (the “Split Policy”), allocating a portion of Unit from the basic plan of the policy to the Split Policy but subject to the following conditions without providing any evidence of insurability: (i) after the policy Split Option has been exercised (the “Split”), the respective Unit of the basic plan of the policy and Split Policy must not be less than the minimum Unit amount we permit at the time of the request of customer; (ii) the insured of the Split Policy must be the same as the Insured of the basic plan of the policy; (iii) no claim is in progress under the basic plan of the policy upon request exercising this option; (iv) customer’s request for the policy Split Option cannot be changed or withdrawn once it is submitted; (v) any indebtedness under the basic plan of the policy must be fully repaid before we approve customer’s request ; and (vi) Policy Split Option can only be exercised once during a Policy Year. After the Split is approved, (i) the provisions of the Split Policy will be the same as the basic plan of the policy unless otherwise specified; (ii) the Unit, face value and cash value of Reversionary Bonus and Terminal Bonus (if any), accumulated value of Stable Asset Account (if any) will be reduced and transferred to the Split Policy according to the ratio of the Unit allocated to the basic plan of the policy and the Split Policy. We will determine the existing and future amounts of Guaranteed Cash Value, the face value and cash value of Reversionary Bonus and Terminal Bonus (if any); and future premium respectively for both the basic plan of the policy and the Split Policy according to customer’s allocation of the Units; (iii) the total premiums paid for both the basic plan of the policy and the Split Policy will be adjusted according to customer’s allocation of Units and will be used to calculate death benefit; (iv) subject to the rules of the Company, all riders (if any) under the policy will continue to be effective after the Split; (v) the beneficiary(ies), Policy Owner, Contingent Policy Owner (if designated), Initial Insured, Insured, Policy Currency, Policy Date, Policy Effective Date and Policy Years of the basic plan of this Policy will remain unchanged and the Split Policy will have the same beneficiary(ies), Policy Owner, Contingent Policy Owner (if designated), Initial Insured, Insured, Policy Currency, Policy Date, Policy Effective Date and Policy Years of the basic plan of this Policy; and (vi) previous instruction(s) made under the basic plan of the policy including but not limited to Wealth Accumulation Switching Option, Wealth Booster Option, Death Benefit Settlement Option and Policy Continuation Option will also apply to the Split Policy unless otherwise specified. The Split Policy will be effective only after its policy provisions and policy specifications are issued. Please refers to the Policy Provisions for more details of Policy Split Option.8.Premium Holiday is not applicable to the policy with a 2-year premium payment period. The length of a Premium Holiday for each application should be a multiple of 1 year until it reaches the maximum limit. Premium Holiday is only applicable to the basic plan and will be effective on the next policy anniversary, but all riders attached to the policy will be terminated at the same time. We will defer the premium end date and premium due date according to the Premium Holiday Period approved. Riders attached to the policy can be re-attached after Premium Holiday, however, the premium and approval should be subject to rider application at that time. During the Premium Holiday, customer does not need to pay premiums for the basic plan, the Units, Guaranteed Cash Value, the face value of accumulated Reversionary Bonuses (if any), accumulated value of Stable Asset Account and protection under the basic plan will remain unchanged during the period, provided that customer has not partially surrendered during the Premium Holiday. The cash value of Reversionary Bonus and Terminal Bonus (if any) are non-guaranteed. During the Premium Holiday, we will not declare any face value of non-guaranteed Reversionary Bonus. Please refer to the Policy Provisions for details of Premium Holiday.9.Prior to the death of the Insured, the Policy Owner can assign one or two beneficiary(ies) for the Policy Continuation Option and specify the proportion of the Death Proceeds to be paid to each beneficiary for the Policy Continuation Option. Upon the death of the Insured, if the Policy Owner (still alive) and the Insured are different persons, the beneficiary will become the Continued New Insured; if the Policy Owner died at the same time or the Policy Owner and the Insured is the same person, subject to the prevailing administrative rules of the Company, the beneficiary will become the new Policy Owner and Continued New Insured of the policy in order to keep the policy in force after the Insured dies. If Policy Continuation Option has been exercised, and (i) only one beneficiary is designated under the policy and such beneficiary has been elected for the Policy Continuation Option prior to the death of the Insured, after this option has been exercised, all Units, Total Premiums Paid, Guaranteed Cash Value, the face value of accumulated Reversionary Bonuses (if any), the face value of Terminal Bonus (if any) and any accumulated value of Stable Asset Account (if any), Policy Date and Policy Years will remain unchanged on the Policy Continuation Effective Date, while the respective plan end date of the basic plan of the policy will be adjusted to the date of policy anniversary on the 128th birthday of the Continued New Insured or the immediately following policy anniversary (whenever is applicable); (ii) if there is more than one beneficiary designated under the policy and one or two beneficiary(ies) has/have been elected for the Policy Continuation Option prior to the death of the Insured, one or two basic plan(s) of the policy will be created upon the death of the Insured, and regarding each newly created basic plan, the respective unit, Total Premiums Paid, Guaranteed Cash Value, the respective face value of accumulated Reversionary Bonuses (if any) and the respective face value of Terminal Bonus (if any) and any respective accumulated values of the Stable Asset Account will be adjusted according to the proportion of the Death Proceeds specified by the Policy Owner for each beneficiary selected for the Policy Continuation Option. The respective Policy Date and Policy Years will remain unchanged on the Policy Continuation Effective Date, while the respective plan end date of the basic plan of the policy will be adjusted to the date of policy anniversary on the 128th birthday of the Continued New Insured or the immediately following policy anniversary (whenever is applicable). The surrender payment may be equal to or lower than death benefit before this option has been exercised. If the Death Benefit Settlement Option has already been selected for the beneficiary who has also been elected for the Policy Continuation Option, customer shall cancel the Death Benefit Settlement Option arrangement for such beneficiary before submission of any written request for the Policy Continuation Option. All riders (if any) will be terminated on the Policy Continuation Effective Date. For the beneficiary(ies) who has/have not been elected for the Policy Continuation Option (if any), the Death Benefit will be paid to each of these beneficiary(ies) in a lump sum or the respective option under the Death Benefit Settlement Option provision elected by the Policy Owner. If the Policy Owner has selected both Policy Continuation Option and Death Benefit Settlement Option, Policy Continuation Option will automatically be exercised (regardless of the order of selection). After Policy Continuation Option has been exercised, the Policy Continuation Option and Death Benefit Settlement Option previously selected by the Policy Owner will automatically become invalid Please refer to the Policy Provisions for details of Policy Continuation Option.10.There are 2 types of premium waivers: (i) “Waiver of Premium Benefit” is applicable to the Insured whose age at policy issuance or the change of Insured is between 18 and 60 and is the Policy Owner at the same time, and is diagnosed with total permanent disability before the age of 75. (ii) “Payor Benefit” is applicable to the latest Insured whose age at policy issuance or the change of the Insured is at the age 17 or below; the latest Policy Owner (including contingent Policy Owner) whose age at policy issuance or the change of the Policy Owner (including Contingent Policy Owner) is at the age of 60 or below, and dies or is diagnosed with total permanent disability before the age of 75. After the waived premium of the basic plan reaches the maximum total amount of premium waived (per Insured) and/ or on the waiver of premium end date (until the premium end date that is set at the time of policy issuance), the Policy Owner should pay the remaining premium; otherwise, the automatic premium loan will be applied, or the policy will be terminated. In addition to the premiums stated above, if premiums falling due in the relevant Waiver of Premium Benefit Period are paid before we approve a claim of this benefit, such premiums will be fully refunded (with no interest). If the incident is resulted from accident, immediate protection will be given. If a person dies or is diagnosed with total permanent disability due to illness, a 2-year waiting period is required. Please refer to the Policy Provisions for details of “Waiver of Premium Benefit” and “Payor Benefit”.11. Subject to terms and conditions, for details, please refer toMyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 (Prestige) First-Year Premium Refund:https://www.ctflife.com.hk/pdf/en/mywealth-savings-2-prestige-insurance-plan-premium-refund-flyer.pdfMyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 (Premier) First-Year Premium Refund:https://www.ctflife.com.hk/pdf/en/mywealth-savings-2-premier-insurance-plan-premium-refund-flyer.pdf12. Subject to terms and conditions, for details, please refer tohttps://www.ctflife.com.hk/pdf/en/guaranteed-interest-rate-for-prepaid-premium-offer-promotion-flyer.pdfImportant notice:- The information contained in this press release is intended as a general summary of information for reference only. MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 features Prestige Version and Premier Version. For more details, please refer to the product brochures, promotion leaflets, and policy documents. For details regarding the CTF Life MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2, the terms and conditions of the policy contract shall prevail.- This press release does not contain the full provisions of MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2, and the full terms can be found in the Policy documents. MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 may serve as standalone plan(s) without bundling with other type(s) of insurance product. Please refer to the main product brochure and policy terms and conditions, as well as the explanatory documents provided by your licensed insurance intermediary, to fully understand the details and complete terms and conditions regarding the mentioned definitions, fees, product features, exclusions, and compensation payment conditions related to the MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2.- Please refer to the product brochure for more information on MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 (Prestige): https://www.ctflife.com.hk/pdf/en/mywealth-savings-2-prestige-insurance-plan-brochure.pdf- Please refer to the product brochure for more information on MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 (Premier): https://www.ctflife.com.hk/pdf/en/mywealth-savings-2-premier-insurance-plan-brochure.pdf- For further details, please contact CTF Life’s Customer Service Hotline on +852 2866 8898.- This press release is intended to be distributed in Hong Kong only and shall not be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or provision of any of our products outside Hong Kong. Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited hereby declares that it has no intention to offer to sell, to solicit to buy or to provide any of its products in any jurisdiction other than Hong Kong in which such offer to sell or solicitation to buy or provision of any product of Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited is illegal under the laws of that jurisdiction. About CTF LifeChow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (“CTF Life”) is proud of its rich, nearly 40-year legacy in Hong Kong. CTF Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NWS Holdings Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) and one of the most well-established life insurance companies in Hong Kong. As a member of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, CTF Life consistently strengthens its collaboration with the diverse conglomerate of the Cheng family (“Chow Tai Fook Group” or “the Group”) to support customers and their loved ones in navigating life’s journey with personalised planning solutions, lifelong protection and diverse lifestyle experiences. By leveraging the Group’s robust financial strength and strategic investments across the globe, CTF Life aspires to become a leading insurance company in the Greater Bay Area while continuously creating value beyond insurance.Media enquiriesCTF LifeSuki Kwong+852 2591 8504suki.kwong@ctflife.com.hkParadigm ConsultingEvan Lu+852 6707 3281Ctflife@paradigmconsulting.com.hkChow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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减息周期展开 复星业务向好 股票及债券受惠

香港, 2024年10月15日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 踏入第四季度,市场利好消息不断。随著美联储货币政策转向实质性降息释放流动性,内地资金持续南下流入港股市场;加上国庆假期前,中国人民银行宣布多项重磅政策,包括降准、降息、降存量房贷利率等,中外大部分论者及分析人士几乎一致认同,中国中央政府这次连环组合拳的力度为2008年以来未见;特别是由人民银行释放至少8000亿元(人民币,下同)定点投放于股市,更属史无前例。10月10日,中国人民银行公告,创设首期规模5000亿元互换便利,支持资本市场发展,进一步刺激港股及A股股市上扬。10月12日,中国财政部部长蓝佛安宣布,近期将围绕稳增长、扩内需、化风险,陆续推出一揽子有针对性的增量政策举措,以推动经济高质量发展。未来,随著经济逐步企稳,企业盈利持续好转,整体市场有望迎来新一轮景气周期。降息预期,港股市场迎来盈利窗口美国联储局逾4年来首次减息50基点,而根据美联储的预测,今年年底美国联邦基金利率将达到4.4%,即4.25%至4.5%的目标区间,到2025年将降至3.4%,到2026年预计将降至2.9%。市场普遍预期今年仍有0.5厘的减息空间,并预期明年减息幅度将达1厘。随著美联储开启降息,有助于缓解美国以外其他国家的资本流出和汇率波动,中国以及全球各央行货币政策空间可进一步打开,促进经济增长,并有助推动股市上涨;若与股票相比,投资债券的性价比也相当高,因减息周期下,存款利率将逐步下降,能提前锁定长期高利率的固定回报,对投资者来说甚为吸引。预料有成长底蕴、价值基本面稳固的股票及债券,短期内将迎来资金追捧。针对中央多项重磅利好政策出台,尽管国庆假期后,股市曾出现回调,大行比如摩根士丹利、汇丰、中信等普遍肯定中央坚定刺激经济的决心,更预期后续将持续有万亿级别的政策稳步出台,而市场预期中央的经济刺激举措将会是温和、持续的,因为股市牛市健康稳步上扬才能真正刺激经济及拉动消费增长。在中央坚定不移拉动消费的大策略下,作为创新驱动的全球家庭消费产业龙头,复星国际(00656)价值长期低估,有望率先出线。而早前刺激政策出台后,复星国际股价大幅上升便是最好的凭证。成功打造一系列“数一数二”,核心产业赛道优势提升9月10日以来,复星国际股价实现持续上涨,区间涨幅累计达58.46%,对比恒生指数期间内34.26%涨幅,公司实现股价跑赢大盘。股价上涨的背后,离不开公司价值稳固的基本面。正如复星国际董事长郭广昌在中期业绩会上所说,尽管宏观环境充满挑战,复星国际坚定执行聚焦主业战略,围绕形成优势的产业赛道,打造行业数一数二的好公司、好产品,总体来看卓有成效。近期以来,通过聚焦主业,复星国际在医药、旅游、消费、保险等核心产业赛道的优势持续提升,更获市场广泛看好。例如,国庆期间,文旅业务迎来了开门红,港股旅游板块也迎来大涨。其中,复星旅文的股价在10月第一周大幅飙升,涨幅接近40%。这一强劲表现不仅反映了市场对公司轻资产战略的高度认可,也凸显了投资者对复星旅文未来增长潜力的信心。目前,复星旅文轻资产运营模式的度假村占比已提升至85%,在国内市场,同时具备轻资产模式与全球化运营能力的旅游企业极为稀缺,复星旅文正是其中的佼佼者。郭广昌也在其微博中表示,假期前的股市上涨,让大家感觉“兜里有钱”地开启了国庆长假。股票上涨带来的财富效应真切地刺激了大家的消费需求,各项消费都在逐渐起来,公司的三亚亚特兰蒂斯、舍得白酒的销售也在假期中快速提升。以舍得为例,作为中国名酒企业,在国庆期间旗下全系产品协同发力加码促销,多款产品同比去年国庆开瓶数据增幅明显,其中舍得千元价位段高端战略产品-藏品舍得10年同比增长384%,水晶舍得同比增长224%,高线光瓶酒沱牌特级T68同比增长80%、沱牌曲酒同比增长69%。除了旅游、消费业务持续向好外,复星的医药和保险业务也获市场积极关注。作为中国医药创新领军企业,今年以来,复星医药持续推进资产结构优化,加速现金回流,近期不仅宣布私有化创新药平台复宏汉霖的计划和全资收购细胞治疗技术领域核心平台复星凯特,进一步聚焦公司核心创新资产。除了政策扶持,复星医药自身强大的研发和商业化能力,已跻身中国创新药龙头地位,数据来看,上半年,公司创新药品收入超37亿元,预计下半年亦将保持稳健增长。国庆假期,复星医药股价表现不俗并持续上涨,9月以来,复星医药整体涨幅近25%。复星葡萄牙保险Fidelidade近日获国际著名三大信用评级机构之一的惠誉(Fitch)将其财务实力评级(IFS)从“A”上调至“A+”,长期债项评级(IDR)从“A-”上调至“A”,并保持展望稳定,这是目前惠誉授予葡萄牙金融机构的最高评级。此次评级上调充分印证了Fidelidade近年来所实施的战略使其财务稳健性不断加强,同时也体现了复星全球化运营能力的提升。惠誉指出Fidelidade业务结构稳健、资本雄厚、财务表现及盈利能力强劲、并保持较低的投资组合风险。成功发行8.88亿美元规模银团,展现中外银行对复星信用质量的持续认可9月30日,复星国际还通过绿鞋机制,成功完成可持续发展挂钩银团贷款,贷款规模总额8.88亿美元,为今年迄今为止中国民营企业在市场上同类贷款规模中最大之一。值得一提的是,此次银团为三年期高级无抵押流动资金贷款,参团银行包含多家国际领先银行、大中华区、亚太区以及欧美等地区银行,反映了中外资银行对于集团信用质量的持续认可,也表明了公司融资渠道的畅通,有助于为公司稳健发展提供坚实的基础。近日,多家证券行均指出复星国际聚焦核心业务战略成效显著,创新与全球化助力良性增长,同时杠杆率持续下降,财务保持稳健。复星一直积极优化资产组合,持续降低杠杆,加强现金储备,截至2024年6月30日,集团经调整总债务占总资本比率为50.2%,维持了从2020年以来的下降趋势。2024年6月,国际评级机构标普充分肯定了复星财务战略成效,确认评级展望为“稳定”。综合各家研报分析,随著复星的业务更加聚焦、财务指标更加稳健,透露出复星国际未来产业发展和盈利将更可预期。而全球化、创新及近期颇受关注的轻资产运营能力,将共同驱动复星新一轮增长。可见受惠于国策,复星国际系公司已迎来估值提升窗口,假期后股价出现的回调,是否正是低吸的良机,值得投资者留意。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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