HONG KONG, Dec 3, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - December 2, 2024, In the context of the Belt and Road Initiative, the first Belt and Road Golden Route Series Financial Promotion Event——the Kyrgyz Republic Ministry of Finance's promotional seminar and non-deal roadshow was successfully held today in Hong Kong. The event was jointly hosted by TF International Securities Group Limited ("TF International") and China CITIC Bank International Limited ("China CITIC Bank International"), attracting numerous international investors and financial industry leaders.The Kyrgyz Republic, as one of the earliest countries to support and engage in the Belt and Road Initiative, has seen increasingly close economic and trade relations with China. Recently, TF International signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kyrgyz Republic Ministry of Finance, becoming the first Hong Kong-based Chinese securities firm to establish an official partnership with the Kyrgyz Republic Ministry of Finance. The two parties work together to promote the RMB internationalization, support the real economy, facilitate high-quality development, and reinforce Hong Kong’s position as an international financial center. The event featured distinguished guests, including Mr. Amanbaev Umutzhan Mominovich, Deputy Minister of Finance of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Abdybapov Abdanbek Abdybapovich, Head of the Government Borrowing Department of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. CHAN Ho Lim, Joseph, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong S.A.R., and Mr. ZOU Chuan, CEO of TF International, as well as Mr. Andy Siow, Senior Coverage Banker, DCM, at China CITIC Bank International. They shared insights into Kyrgyzstan’s development opportunities and investment prospects in the international financial market, discussing investment opportunities and key focus areas for mutually beneficial cooperation. In his opening speech, Mr. CHAN Ho Lim, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, remarked, "Hong Kong has firmly established itself as Asia’s leading international financial centre. Our core strengths include free flow of capital and information, a robust common law system, and a simple and low tax regime, and Hong Kong enjoys preferential access to Mainland China. All these position Hong Kong as the super-connector between China and international markets, which plays a key role in promoting RMB internationalization and advancing the Belt and Road Initiative. The Kyrgyz Republic is an important partner under the Belt and Road Initiative and is certainly Hong Kong’s important trading partner in Central Asia.” He also stated that, “I would like to express my gratitude to the Kyrgyz Republic Ministry of Finance and TF International and appreciate your commitment to fostering stronger ties between Central Asia and Hong Kong. We look forward to exploring potential future collaborations with the Kyrgyz Republic that will benefit our respective markets and promote partnerships among Belt and Road nations.” As of September 1, 2024, Renminbi (RMB) has been included in the list of official daily exchange rates published by Kyrgyzstan, alongside the US dollar, euro, Russian ruble, and Kazakh tenge. This move further strengthens economic and financial cooperation between the two countries. Mr. Amanbaev Umutzhan Mominovich, Deputy Minister of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic, stated, "The inclusion of the RMB in the list of official daily exchange rates in Kyrgyzstan marks a new stage in the economic cooperation between the two countries. This not only provides greater convenience for international investors but also empowers the development of Kyrgyzstan's financial market. Through this promotional event, we hope to connect with more international investment institutions and jointly promote the sustainable development of the regional economy." Hong Kong, as the international financial center and the central city of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, plays an important bridging role in the Belt and Road Initiative, leveraging its diverse financing channels and close alignment with national strategies. Mr. ZOU Chuan, CEO of TF International, stated, "The Belt and Road Initiative offers significant opportunities for economic integration and development, enhancing trade across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. As a gateway between China and the world, Hong Kong is a key hub for the internationalization of the Renminbi, facilitating its use in trade and investment, and supporting effective currency risk management for BRI projects. With ongoing economic expansion and the internationalization of the Renminbi, Hong Kong is well-positioned to emerge as the premier financing hub. As we explore upcoming opportunities, I encourage you to envision the transformative impact these initiatives can have on the Kyrgyz Republic’s development agenda and the broader economic landscape of Central Asia. Together, we can unlock new avenues for growth and collaboration." From December 3 to 6, 2024, TF International, in collaboration with China CITIC Bank International will join forces with the Kyrgyz Republic Ministry of Finance in hosting a series of non-deal roadshows in Shanghai and Beijing, further strengthening ties with the Chinese financial market. The success of today’s promotional seminar and non-deal roadshow in Hong Kong marks a new milestone in the economic cooperation between the two countries and injects fresh momentum into the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月3日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2024年12月2日，在"一带一路"倡议的背景下，由天风国际证券集团有限公司（以下简称"天风国际"）与中信银行(国际)有限公司（以下简称"信银国际"）联合主办的首场"一带一路"黄金线系列金融推介会 - 吉尔吉斯斯坦国家财政部推介会暨非交易性路演于今日在香港圆满举行。本次活动吸引了众多国际投资机构及金融行业领袖出席。吉尔吉斯斯坦作为最早支持和参与"一带一路"倡议的国家之一，近年来与中国的经贸合作关系日益密切。近期，天风国际与吉尔吉斯斯坦国家财政部签订合作备忘录，成为首家与吉尔吉斯斯坦国家财政部建立合作关系的驻港中资券商。双方将就共同推动人民币国际化愿景，服务实体经济，助力高质量发展，为维持并进一步巩固香港作为国际金融中心的地位，展开更广泛的合作。本次活动邀请了多位重量级嘉宾，包括吉尔吉斯斯坦国家财政部副部长Amanbaev Umutzhan Mominovich先生、政府借贷部主任Abdybapov Abdanbek Abdybapovich先生、香港特别行政区政府财经事务及库务局副局长陈浩濂太平绅士，以及天风国际行政总裁邹传先生和信银国际高级董事、债券资本市场、财资及环球市场Andy Siow先生。会上，嘉宾们分享了吉尔吉斯斯坦在参与国际金融市场的发展机遇与其投资前景，共同探讨了双方互利共赢的合作着力点。陈浩濂副局长在致辞中表示："香港作为全球主要国际金融中心，具备资本与信息的自由流动、稳健的普通法制度以及单一税制等核心优势，同时香港与中国内地市场联系紧密，在促进人民币国际化和推动'一带一路'倡议中发挥着关键作用。而吉尔吉斯斯坦作为'一带一路'倡议下的重要合作伙伴，毫无疑问，也是香港在中亚地区的重要贸易伙伴。感谢天风国际的精心组织和吉尔吉斯斯坦代表团的到访，今天我们齐聚一堂，探讨如何进一步加强中亚与香港之间的经济合作。我们期待未来与吉尔吉斯斯坦的合作将为两国经济增长注入新的动力，推动'一带一路'国家之间的多层次合作，进一步促进区域经济的可持续发展。"自2024年9月1日起，人民币已正式列入吉尔吉斯斯坦官方每日公布汇率的货币名单，与美元、欧元、俄罗斯卢布和哈萨克斯坦坚戈一起，成为吉尔吉斯斯坦每日公布汇率的货币，这一举措进一步深化了两国在经济与金融领域的合作。吉尔吉斯斯坦国家财政部副部长Amanbaev Umutzhan Mominovich先生在会上表示："人民币成功纳入吉尔吉斯斯坦官方每日公布汇率的货币名单，标志着两国经济合作进入了新的阶段。这不仅为国际投资者提供了更多便利，也为吉尔吉斯斯坦的金融市场发展赋能。我们希望通过此次推介会，与更多国际投资机构建立联系，共同推动区域经济的可持续发展。"香港作为国际金融中心，同时也是粤港澳大湾区的核心城市，凭借多样的融资渠道和与国家战略的深度对接，在"一带一路"倡议中发挥了重要的桥梁作用。作为此次活动的联合主办方之一，天风国际行政总裁邹传先生在致辞中提到："'一带一路'倡议为经济一体化和发展提供了巨大机遇，推动亚欧、中东乃至更广泛地区的贸易往来。香港作为中国市场联通世界的重要窗口，同时也是人民币国际化的关键枢纽，促进人民币在贸易和投资中的使用，支持'一带一路'项目的融资与汇率风险管理。随着人民币国际化的推进，香港正稳步成为全球领先的融资中心。在探索未来机遇的同时，期待今日的活动与市场洞察的深入分享，对吉尔吉斯斯坦发展进程以及中亚经济带来积极、深远的影响。"后续，天风国际联合信银国际将陪同吉尔吉斯斯坦国家财政部于12月3日至6日期间，陆续在上海和北京继续举办系列非交易性路演活动，进一步深化吉尔吉斯斯坦与中国金融市场的联系。此次香港推介会的成功举办标志着两国在经济领域合作迈向新高度，为"一带一路"倡议的高质量发展注入了新动能。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

Highlights (relevant audited data for the year ended 31 August 2024)- Revenue increased by 17% YoY to approximately RMB2,312 million;- Gross profit rose by 10% YoY to approximately RMB1,124 million;- Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Company rose by 16% YoY to approximately RMB715 million;- Number of student enrolments increased by 11% YoY to approximately 95,600;- Payment of a final dividend of HK10.0 cents per share;- Dividend payout ratio of 30% for the year.HONG KONG, Nov 29, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Edvantage Group Holdings Limited (“Edvantage Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 0382.HK) has announced its audited FY2024 Annual Results for the year ended 31 August 2024 (the “Reporting Period”). During the Reporting Period, the Group actively responded to national policies, vigorously promoted industry-education integration, deepened the connotations of international education, continued to introduce unique new featured majors that match market and industry demands and fully embraced artificial intelligence (“AI”), succeeding in raising education quality and brand presence, thereby achieving steady growth in performance year after year.During the Reporting Period, the Group’s revenue totaled approximately RMB2,312 million, representing an increase of 17% as compared to the corresponding period of the preceding year. The increase was mainly attributable to the continuous enhancement of the Group’s education brand effectiveness, which drove a rise in the number of student enrolments and higher average tuition fees recorded by the Group’s domestic schools. Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Company rose by 16% YoY to approximately RMB715 million. The number of students enrolled in the Group’s schools continued to expand yearly, reaching approximately 95,600, with a year-on-year growth of approximately 11%. The Board of Directors of the Group has recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK10.0 cents per share for the year ended 31 August 2024, which, along with an interim dividend of HK9.6 cents per share, equates to a total annual dividend of HK19.6 cents per share and a dividend payout ratio of 30% for the year.From left to right: Mr. Yan Kwok Ting Sunny, Director of Investment, Corporate Finance & Investor Relations Department;Mr. Liu Yuk Tung, ChiefFinancial Officer; Ms. Liu Yi Man, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer;Ms. Liu Wenqi, Chief Operating Officer;Fully embracing AI and continuously promoting the industry-education integrationOver the past year, the Group witnessed the groundbreaking development of the new generation of artificial intelligence technology. As a vocational education provider, the Group has developed in step with times, fully embracing AI in teaching, management and application. At present, all of its schools are actively promoting AI, fostering its popularity, with AI-embedded courses launched in seven colleges. Subsequent efforts will be made to promote those programmes to cover all faculties and students of all schools under the Group. Meanwhile, the Group actively responded to national policies, continuously deepened industry-education integration, and fully promoted the construction of industrial colleges, cooperating with multiple enterprises renowned in their respective industries to establish artificial intelligence and big data, digital trade, digitalised accounting and business services, research and tourism, jewelry, human resources and other industrial colleges. Those industrial colleges are all set up according to the Ministry of Education requirements for building modern industrial colleges that align with the country’s key industry development strategies, in order to nurture high-quality application-minded talent that emerging industries urgently need. In addition, the Group also entered into school-enterprise cooperation with numerous enterprises to build off-campus practice bases, further promoting the in-depth integration of education chains and industrial chains.Expanding exchange and cooperation of international education and deepening the connotations of international educationThe Group responded to the national advocacy for the opening up of education, “introduction of foreign schools”, and “international expansion of domestic schools”, continuously promoted the internationalisation of vocational education and expanded the partnership network with global renowned universities. By providing high-quality international programs and practice opportunities to students, the Group aims to cultivate innovative talents with global vision, to further raise the international influence of China’s vocational education. During the Reporting Period, the schools under the Group established in-depth cooperation with 51 foreign high schools in the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan and Australia, joining hands to create diverse high-quality international programmes. Furthermore, the Group comprehensively launched international study tours, organising 65 student and teacher study tours to France, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Macau, China and other regions for short-term studies, with over 4,000 teachers and students participating during the Reporting Period. Looking forward, the Group will press on with deepening integration of its schools - domestic and international, strive to build a diversified international education cooperation network, actively promote Chinese vocational education to go global and build an internationally renowned Chinese vocational education brand.Consistently increasing investment in education to build a high-quality education brandThe Group has always adhered to the motto of "Establishing school of the century, Nurturing talents of the nation". Firmly believing that increasing investment in education is an important path towards high-quality education, the Group further expanded the new campus of Guangzhou Huashang College and Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College during the Reporting Period, which includes student dormitories, library, sports centre, teaching buildings and laboratories, providing solid support for future student enrollment and sustainable development of the Group. At the same time, it has kept increasing investment in building a high-quality teaching staff, which has expanded after the Guangzhou Huashang College and Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College established their Guangdong Province Doctoral Workstation respectively. The Group has launched a series of training workshops for teachers to continuously enhance their professionalism and practical teaching abilities, encouraging them to practice what they have learned and help improve school education and teaching quality. By introducing mentors from industries, it works together with enterprises in nurturing professional “dual-qualified” teachers and “dual-skilled” industry mentors, continuing to optimize the combined structure of full-time and part-time faculty teams. The in-depth and precise investment made by the Group in various areas crucial to strengthening school management has brought bountiful results. Guangzhou Huashang College placed third in scientific research competitiveness among private undergraduate colleges in China and has been designated as a key research base for humanities and social sciences among regular higher education institutions in Guangdong Province. Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College has been named a national exemplary vocational college, while the Urban Vocational College of Sichuan ranked second in China and first in Sichuan among Shanghai Ranking's 2024 Best Chinese Private Higher Vocational Colleges. These honors are a strong testament to the Group’s high-quality educational achievements.Looking ahead, the Group will continue to nurture innovative talent, focusing on such areas as industry and education integration, internationalization, and AI to keep up with industry and social development needs, increase investment in education, and keep building a high-quality education brand. It is committed to nurturing highly-skilled interdisciplinary corporate leaders for the country and industries around the world, while continuously making positive contributions to the sustainable development of vocational education.About Edvantage Group Holdings LimitedEdvantage Group Holdings Limited (“Edvantage Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 0382.HK) is the largest private business higher education and vocational education group in the Greater Bay Area, and an early mover in education sector in pursuing international expansion, listed in Hong Kong Main Board on 16 July 2019. The total number of full-time student enrolments of the Group was approximately 96,000 as of 31 August 2024. Operated 9 private education institutions, namely, Guangzhou Huashang College (Applied Undergraduate), Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College (Higher Vocational Education) and Guangdong Huashang Technical School (Secondary Vocational Education) located in Guangdong Province, the PRC; Urban Vocational College of Sichuan (Higher Vocational Education) and Urban Technician College of Sichuan (Secondary Vocational Education) in Sichuan Province, the PRC; GBA Business School (GBABS) in Hong Kong, the PRC; Global Business College of Australia (GBCA) and Edvantage Institute Australia (EIA) in Australia; as well as Edvantage Institute (Singapore) (EIS) in the downtown of Singapore.While focusing on school operations, the Group also actively fulfil corporate social responsibility, extensively contributing to social welfare programmes including charity, poverty alleviation, education and revitalisation, in order to take the initiative in repaying society through action. Since its listing, the Group has made outstanding contributions in the field of ESG and has won the “Best ESG Innovation Award” from Zhitong Finance and the “Outstanding Enterprise for ESG Innovative Practice” from Gelonghui in 2024. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Nov 29, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Institute of Directors ("HKIoD") announced the winners of its Award Series for Director Excellence (the "Awards") – comprising the long-established Directors of the Year Awards ("DYA") and the inaugural Climate Governance Awards ("CGA"), at its Annual Dinner yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event began with an opening speech by Dr Christopher To, Chairman of the HKIoD. Dr The Hon Moses Cheng Mo Chi, Non-official Member of the Executive Council of HKSARG, Mr Xu Wei Gang, Director General, Department of Economic Affairs, Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in HKSAR, Ms Salina Yan, JP, Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), and Dr Kelvin Wong, Chairman, Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") and Chairman, Accounting and Financial Reporting Council ("AFRC") were invited as guests of honour. The response to the Awards submissions was overwhelmingly positive. After a lively discussion among the judges, this year's 19 winners, including directors and boards, were selected - all embodying the theme "Leading with Agility in an Era of Innovation". The awardees have demonstrated not only agility, but also the vision, courage and wisdom to lead against the backdrop of a demanding economic environment and prevailing geopolitical tensions. Moreover, they highlight the importance of having directors who can guide their companies in identifying the risks and opportunities associated with climate change, which are vital for ensuring the sustainability of the world and humanity.The Awardees of HKIoD Award Series* for Director Excellence 2024 are listed below:*Two series of Awards:- "DYA", acronym for "Directors Of The Year Awards"- "CGA", acronym for "Climate Governance Awards"In alphabetical order of names within categoryListed Companies CategoriesExecutive DirectorsDYAMr Chan Wai MingTown Ray Holdings LimitedCGAMs Clara Chan Yuen-shanLee Kee Holdings LimitedDYAMr Fu FanChina Pacific Insurance (Group) Co., LtdCGA Mr Li Wai LeungHengan Internationals Group Company LimitedMr Peter Wong Wai-YeeThe Hong Kong and China Gas Company LimitedDYA & CGAMr Yan Jianguo JPChina Overseas Land & Investment LimitedNon-Executive DirectorsDYA Dr Chung Shui Ming TimpsonChina Railway Group LimitedDr Tseng Shieng-chang CarterTCL Electronics Holdings LimitedProf Wang YijiangTCL Electronics Holdings LimitedBoardsDYA & CGAChina Resources Beer (Holdings) Company LimitedCGAHong Kong and China Gas Company LimitedDYA & CGAPing An Insurance (Group)Company of China, LtdCGAUnited Company RUSAL, international public joint-stock companyNon-listed Companies CategoriesExecutive DirectorsDYAMs Michelle ChanAS Watson IndustriesCGA Ir Prof Daniel M.ChengDunwell Technology (Holdings) Limited) (Dunwell Group)Ir Dr Cheng Sai Yau, VincentArup Fellow and Director of Climate and Sustainability in East AsiaDYAMr Orr Ka-yeung KevinWinner Medical (Hong Kong) LtdStatutory/ Non-profit-distributing Organisations CategoriesBoardsDYAHong Kong Tourism Board*In addition: recognition of Excellence in Board DiversityThe Institute of Internal Auditors Hong Kong*In addition: recognition of Excellence in Board DiversityThe guests of honour, special guests and officials to join the group photos together with the awardees (2nd row).About "HKIoD Award Series for Director Excellence"The HKIoD Award Series for Director Excellence is a project organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Directors ("HKIoD") and consists of two series of Awards.The first series, Directors Of The Year Awards, was inaugurated in 2001 as the first ever such Awards organised in Asia. As directors are ultimately responsible for corporate governance and leading the company in prosperity and integrity, the objectives of the Awards are to recognise outstanding boards and directors and to promote good practices in corporate governance and director professionalism. The Awards have become an annual project of impact in the community organised by HKIoD together with over 100 Project Partners. To date, 255 Awardees have been recognised for their achievements in demonstrating exemplary high standards in corporate governance and director practice.Inaugurated in 2024, Climate Governance Awards constitute the second series of HKIoD Awards with the objectives to recognise and inspire exemplary achievements in climate governance and to advocate climate action by directors. There are 10 awardees who have been acknowledged in the inaugural edition of the awards. It is critical time now for directors to address the risks and opportunities of climate change in board agendas and their governance role.Candidates are open to public nomination, with data processed in well-defined and stringent procedures, followed by interviews with independent consultants in utmost due diligence and finally selected by independent judges with high standards and fair judgment. Awards are presented by company categories, viz Listed Companies, Non-listed Companies and Statutory/Non-profit-distributing Organisations, and by capacities, viz Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Boards.About The Hong Kong Institute of Directors ("HKIoD")The Hong Kong Institute of Directors ("HKIoD") is Hong Kong's premier body representing directors working together to advance corporate sustainability in creating long-term value for companies, their owners, stakeholders, humankind and Planet Earth through advocacy and standards-setting in corporate governance and director professionalism. Led by Founder Chairman Dr The Hon Moses Cheng, HKIoD was founded in 1997. Throughout the years, HKIoD is honoured to have the Chief Executive of HKSAR as the Institute's Patron. Membership of HKIoD comprises of directors from diverse industries and corporate types and includes Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Non-Executive Directors. With multi-culturalism and international perspectives, HKIoD organises activities that cover director training, seminars and forums, collective director voice, guideline establishment, public education, Award Series for Director Excellence, assessment of Corporate Governance Scorecard for listed companies etc.As a member body of the Global Network of Director Institutes ("GNDI"), HKIoD is committed to global collaboration in promoting good corporate governance and director professionalism. HKIoD is the appointed Host of the Hong Kong Chapter of Climate Governance Initiative, a global network that collaborates with the World Economic Forum in actively promoting directors' address of the risks and opportunities of climate change.For details please visit:http://www.hkiod.com|http://www.gndi.org|https://climate-governance.org/Media Enquiries:Award Series for Director Excellence:Strategic Public Relations Group LimitedThe Hong Kong Institute of DirectorsBrenda Chan+852 2114 4396/ brenda.chan@sprg.com.hkOdessa So +852 2889 4988/ odessa.so@hkiod.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

LONDON, Dec 2, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Spritzer has once again demonstrated its dominance in the bottled water industry by being named "Brand of the Year" in the national beverage division’s Water Category at the prestigious 2024–2025 World Branding Awards. The recognition marks Spritzer’s 10th consecutive win at the global awards, a testament to the brand’s enduring excellence in quality, branding, and consumer trust which further solidifies its position as Malaysia’s leading mineral water brand.Spritzer’s Head of Public Relations, Winnie Chin, accepting the Brand of the Year award under the national beverage division’s Water Category during the recent World Branding Awards at the Tower of LondonThe accolade was awarded by the World Branding Forum (WBF), a global non-profit organization devoted to advancing branding standards worldwide, at the annual World Branding Awards event which recognizes exceptional global and national brands across various categories. Winners in each category were evaluated through a rigorous process involving brand valuation, market research, and online public voting, showcasing a holistic assessment of brand strength and consumer trust. Most importantly, as the award evaluation relies heavily on consumer voting (70%), Spritzer’s continued wins over the years demonstrates the brand’s ability to consistently resonate with audiences and exceed customer expectations.Accepting the award on behalf of Spritzer during the awards ceremony held at the iconic Tower of London was Winnie Chin, Spritzer’s Head of Public Relations, who acknowledged the profound significance of this milestone: “We are honoured to receive this award for the 10th year running. Our achievements would not be possible without the unwavering support of our consumers, whose steadfast loyalty has made the Spritzer brand a household name. We also extend our gratitude to our partners for their collaboration and support and especially to our dedicated team for their hard work and creativity that have made this journey possible. We are deeply humbled and motivated to continue elevating our brand to greater heights, to build on Spritzer’s brand strength and commitment to excellence in all aspects of our company.”The award is a milestone that recognises Spritzer as a benchmark for consistency and adaptability to maintain brand trust and address emerging consumer needs in the ever-evolving market landscape. The company’s consistency, adaptability, and innovation have not only propelled it to the forefront of Malaysia’s bottled water industry but have also established it as a benchmark for quality, sustainability and innovation on a global stage. Spritzer’s decade-long winning streak at the awards exemplifies the brand’s commitment to producing high-quality natural bottled water and its reputation as a consumer-preferred brand.Building on this monumental achievement, Spritzer reaffirms its commitment to quality assurance as it continues to deliver bottled water with natural benefits and premium standards. The brand emphasises its dedication to sustainability goals and innovation as it continues to focus on advancing efforts to become a circular brand by 2030, aligned with global environmental initiatives, while leveraging cutting-edge technologies to introduce consumer-focused solutions to meet emerging needs.For more details about Spritzer, please visit our website at https://www.spritzer.com.my/.About Spritzer:Established in 1989, Spritzer Group has been a pioneer in providing Malaysians with natural mineral water sourced from a 440-acre green rainforest. Committed to innovation, Spritzer Group leads the Malaysian bottled water industry through manufacturing, distribution, marketing, and sales of its diverse product line. From renowned natural mineral water to refreshing non-carbonated fruit-flavoured drinks, each product is carefully crafted to meet consumer needs.Comprising eight business subsidiaries, Spritzer Group specializes in the production and distribution of silica-rich natural mineral water, sparkling natural mineral water, distilled drinking water, carbonated fruit-flavoured drinks, and non-carbonated fruit-flavoured drinks.With over 30 years of experience, Spritzer Group is Malaysia's largest and only listed bottled water producer. For more information, please visit www.spritzer.com.my. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SHANGHAI, Dec 2, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, "Everest", or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative therapeutics, today announced that Department of Health of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China, has accepted Everest’s New Drug Application (NDA) for VELSIPITY(R) (etrasimod) for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. VELSIPITY(R) is an effective and convenient, once-daily, oral treatment for patients with moderately-to-severely active UC that has already been approved in the U.S. and E.U., and other countries, by Everest’s licensing partner, Pfizer. In Everest territories, the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau of the Macau Special Administrative Region, China has approved the NDA for VELSIPITY(R) in April of this year and was implemented in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area this October through the "Hong Kong and Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect" policy."Autoimmune disease is a core focus and a significant growth driver for our company. The number of UC patients in China is projected to double from 2019 to 2030 to approximately one million, highlighting the urgent need for novel treatments." said Rogers Yongqing Luo, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Medicines. “Previously, VELSIPITY(R) has already been approved in Macau, China, and was implemented in the Greater Bay Area through the connect policy. The company also plans to submit the NDA for approval by China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) this year, with the aim of benefiting more Chinese patients as soon as possible."" This is an important advancement for etrasimod, bringing hope to patients in Hong Kong, China. This new-generation S1P receptor modulator is an oral, once-daily treatment that can provide patients with a chance for corticosteroid-free remission, mucosal healing, and rapid symptom relief, " said Prof. Wu Kaichun with the First Affiliated Hospital of AFMU who is the principal investigator for etrasimod’s Asia clinical trial. “We hope China and other Asian countries can obtain approvals as soon as possible to benefit more patients."The acceptance of the NDA was based on results from the ELEVATE UC Phase 3 registrational program (ELEVATE UC 52 and ELEVATE UC 12) that evaluated the safety and efficacy of etrasimod 2 mg once-daily on clinical remission in UC patients with moderately to severely active UC who had previously failed or were intolerant to at least one conventional, biologic, or Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor therapy. Nearly two-thirds of patients in ELEVATE UC 52 and ELEVATE UC 12 were naïve to biologic or JAK inhibitor therapy, and these studies were also the only studies for advanced therapies for ulcerative colitis to include patients with isolated proctitis. Both studies achieved all primary and key secondary efficacy endpoints, with a favorable safety profile consistent with previous studies of etrasimod.Everest conducted a multicenter, randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled Phase 3 trial of etrasimod in Asian countries, including mainland China, China Taiwan and South Korea. This is the largest Phase 3 trial of moderately-to-severely active ulcerative colitis in Asia completed to date, with 340 eligible subjects randomized to treatment with etrasimod or placebo. The previously announced results of the induction period indicate that the clinical remission rate for patients treated with etrasimod 2mg was 25.0%, compared to 5.4% for those treated with placebo (difference 20.4%, p

上海, 2024年12月2日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 云顶新耀（HKEX 1952.HK）是一家专注于创新药研发、临床开发、制造和商业化的生物制药公司，今日宣布中国香港卫生署已正式受理伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R)）用于治疗中重度活动性溃疡性结肠炎成人患者的新药上市许可申请（NDA）。伊曲莫德是一款每日一次口服的一线先进疗法，不仅使用方便、疗效佳，而且具有良好的安全性特征。伊曲莫德已于去年10月和今年2月先后在美国和欧盟获得新药上市批准，同时，伊曲莫德也于今年4月获得中国澳门特别行政区药物监督管理局批准上市，并于今年10月通过"港澳药械通"政策在粤港澳大湾区落地。云顶新耀首席执行官罗永庆表示："我们非常高兴看到伊曲莫德的新药上市许可申请在中国香港获得正式受理。自身免疫性疾病是我们的重点关注领域和重要价值的潜在增长动力。到2030年，中国的溃疡性结肠炎患者人数预计将达到约100万人，超过2019年患者人数的一倍以上，存在迫切且巨大的未被满足的临床需求。伊曲莫德已在中国澳门获批，并通过"港澳药械通"政策率先在粤港澳大湾区落地。今年我们预计也将在中国大陆地区递交伊曲莫德的新药上市许可申请。期待伊曲莫德在更多地区获批，进一步扩大可及性，造福广大患者。"伊曲莫德亚太临床试验牵头研究者、世界胃肠病学会执行理事、亚太消化学会副主席、中国人民解放军空军军医大学附属西京医院吴开春教授表示："祝贺伊曲莫德取得的这一新进展，为中国香港的患者带来了希望。伊曲莫德具有良好的获益-风险特征，这种新一代S1P受体调节剂通过每日一次口服的治疗方案，可快速起效，并达到无激素缓解、黏膜愈合，可为中重度活动性溃疡性结肠炎成人患者提供先进的治疗选择。我们期待伊曲莫德在大中华区及其他亚洲国家早日获批，为患者带来福音。"伊曲莫德的申请是基于ELEVATE UC III期注册研究（ELEVATE UC 52和ELEVATE UC 12）的结果，该研究旨在评价既往对至少一种常规治疗、生物制剂或Janus激酶（JAK）抑制剂治疗失败或不耐受的中重度活动性溃疡性结肠炎患者，每日一次服用2mg 伊曲莫德的安全性和疗效。在ELEVATE UC 52和ELEVATE UC 12中，纳入了一半以上严重活动性溃疡性结肠炎患者（mMS≥7），并有近三分之一患者曾接受过生物制剂或JAK抑制剂治疗。伊曲莫德的UC研究也是迄今唯一纳入了孤立性直肠炎患者的UC研究。这两项随机、双盲、安慰剂对照研究均达到了所有主要和关键次要终点，安全性特征与既往研究一致。在ELEVATE UC 52研究中，第12周时，接受伊曲莫德治疗的患者临床缓解率为27.0%（安慰剂组7.0%, 差异20.0%，P