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CYBERJAYA, MALAYSIA, May 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) today announced several new initiatives in support of the Government of Malaysia's efforts to upskill and grow local talent and foster diversity in the nation's fast growing cybersecurity sector. To mark the 12-month anniversary of the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE), BlackBerry is providing scholarships for cybersecurity training to numerous women cyber-defenders, people with limited access to education and qualifications, as well as university lecturers and students.At a ceremony and open day in Cyberjaya today, BlackBerry also revealed it will soon be introducing EC Council Learning, an enhanced cybersecurity skill development platform to expand the CCoE's comprehensive curriculum with self-paced learning model for Malaysian Government employees, helping more men and women to complete courses in their own time. The hybrid cybersecurity program, featuring online and in-person modules, is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.Just over a year ago, Malaysia envisioned the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence as a global hub for workforce training, skill development and intelligence-sharing. Today, through partnerships with BlackBerry, ASEAN and global leaders, the nation is advancing this mission-equipping Malaysians with critical cyber-skills to boost capacity, inclusivity and defense against digital threats.Over 40% of attendees at the Malaysia CCoE last year were women, reflecting positive diversity in the nation's cybersecurity sector. To build on this progress and create more opportunities for all, BlackBerry is expanding its partnership with the ISC2 Malaysia Chapter to offer 50 scholarships for Malaysian women to access specialized training at the CCoE. The flexible program will include in-person and online courses from June to July 2025, with recruitment starting this month. In addition, BlackBerry is working with 42KL, a tuition-free, self-paced computer science academy, to sponsor 25 CompTIA ITF+ certifications for individuals with limited access to traditional education opportunities.This news follows the recently announced partnership with Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) to launch the CyberNext Program, a national initiative designed to equip Malaysian students and educators with essential cybersecurity skills. In Phase One of the partnership, BlackBerry and TalentCorp, together with training partners ISC2 and CompTIA, are offering free cybersecurity training for 1,000 students and 250 lecturers at the world-class facility, commencing from July.Senior Vice President for BlackBerry Secure Communications in APAC, Tash Stamatelos said, "In collaboration with the Government of Malaysia, we are proud to witness the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) thrive in its first year-strengthening partnerships, expanding programs, and offering scholarships that help to build digital human capital and support diversity in the cybersecurity sector. As a hub for learning, training, and collaboration, the CCoE is laying a strong foundation for cross-border and cross-sector engagement, advancing Malaysia's ambition to lead in cybersecurity excellence across ASEAN."Jodi Robinson, High Commissioner of Canada to Malaysia, said "In late 2024, the Government of Canada pledged a $3.9M CAD investment in cybersecurity skills training programs at the Malaysia CCoE, to be implemented by the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst and BlackBerry - a clear example of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy in action. On this first anniversary, I commend the progress the Malaysian Government, BlackBerry, and its partners are making at the CCoE in addressing the critical shortage of cyber skills and advancing diversity in the sector. I look forward to the CCoE developing into a hub of regional cybersecurity excellence in Southeast Asia."For more information on the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and the courses available, please visit here. To register for interest in the ISC2 scholarships for women, please visit here. To find out more about 42KL, please visit here.About BlackBerryBlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services that power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company's high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security, and reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure, and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management.For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.Trademarks, including but not limited to BLACKBERRY and EMBLEM Design, are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.Media Contacts:BlackBerry Media Relations+1 (519) 597-7273mediarelations@BlackBerry.comSOURCE: BlackBerry Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

BANGKOK, May 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - H.E. Prasert Chanruangthong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), is spearheading Thailand's efforts as the principal host for the global academic conference "The 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI 2025." This prestigious event will be held from June 24-27, 2025, at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Bangkok.The conference is being organized under the leadership of three major Thai ministries – the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), the Ministry of Education (MOE), and UNESCO – which have joined forces to create this significant platform. The forum will bring together leaders, representatives, experts, and academics from 194 UNESCO member states to exchange perspectives, share knowledge and critical information, and develop visionary frameworks that will establish the foundation for ethical AI frameworks that are transparent, fair, and respectful of human rights in accordance with international standards, specifically the 'UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI.' This collaborative effort aims to translate principles into concrete and sustainable practices, ensuring AI development proceeds in a direction that is genuinely responsible to global society.The conference will feature high-level policy discussions focusing on crucial topics including: human rights and balancing innovation with personal data protection in the digital era; AI policy, standards and transparent, accountable, and responsible practices; AI and the future of education, leading to transformative learning that increases opportunities; driving AI innovation and reducing inequality; and AI and the future of work, advancing sustainable digital economic development."Thailand is not only prepared to serve as the host country but is also ready to advance as a leader in AI ethics alongside the global community," stated H.E. Prasert Chanruangthong"We are eager to demonstrate our potential through a proactive role in advancing ethical considerations and AI governance policies that align with international standards. Additionally, we will present the direction of the AI Governance Practice Center, the first center for developing AI Governance capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, which aims to promote international cooperation and accelerate the development of AI guidelines and standards in accordance with ethical principles and governance following UNESCO guidelines across numerous countries."In addition to the formal proceedings, conference participants will have the opportunity to experience and learn about the beauty of Thai culture up close. This includes immersing themselves in the grandeur of World Heritage sites, witnessing artistic expressions of the Thai spirit, and experiencing a lifestyle filled with unique charm. These cultural experiences not only reflect Thailand's proud identity but also represent a significant opportunity to showcase the country's soft power to an international audience, which will contribute to creating economic value for local areas in the future.Beyond the main conference, the event will feature diverse and engaging side events to encourage broader participation from educational institutions, academics, and interested experts through various activities under "Bangkok AI Week 2025." These include AI Pitching events from educational institutions, such as the "Beyond Green AI for a Thriving Future Pitch Competition" organized by the AI Engineering Institute (AIEI) and CMKL University, as well as the "Call for Papers – UNESCO Global Forum on Ethics of AI 2025" hosted by Burapha University. These side events will provide a platform for academics and experts to submit papers on ethics, governance, and sustainability related to AI, which will be presented and discussed in dedicated sessions, contributing to the establishment of 'A Landmark in AI ethics and policy' in Thailand.For more information, please visit the official website at https://www.globalforumethicsai.com/ or follow the Facebook page ETDA Thailand. https://www.facebook.com/ETDA.Thailand Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

周大福人壽首席策略總監歐陽明欣（左三）、啟德體育園總監（策略發展）鄧竟成（右三）、中國香港劍擊總會主席楊穎新（左一）、計劃總教練林衍聰（右一）、藝人陳蕾（右二）及曾比特（左二）合照香港, 2025年5月7日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由周大福人壽冠名贊助的年度盛事、飛越啟德舉辦的「小劍神」培訓計劃（下稱「計劃」）日前（4日）於啟德體藝館競技場正式啟動。今屆計劃亦為周大福人壽．生活圈會員第一屆參與。計劃旨在透過系統化的訓練發掘具潛質的劍擊選手，為香港培養未來的體育精英，並促進香港體育普及化及精英化。獲選學員將可接受為期接近兩年的系統化訓練。計劃更設有「小劍神」盃，藉此甄選表現傑出的學員進入精英培訓，更有機會銜接香港14歲以下專業運動員培訓，及參加由周大福人壽全力支持的「亞洲少年劍擊精英聯賽」，與不同國家及地區劍手競賽。同場亦舉行開放公眾參與的劍擊初體驗環節，公眾可通過親身試玩測試項目，備戰來年報名參加計劃。周大福人壽首席策略總監歐陽明欣、啟德體育園總監（策略發展）鄧竟成、中國香港劍擊總會主席楊穎新及計劃總教練林衍聰等多位重量級嘉賓出席啟動禮，共同見證這一重要時刻。活動亦邀得劍擊運動員文毅施（佩劍）、楊子加（花劍）及黎家俊（重劍）三位本地劍壇高手，親自示範及教導三大劍擊項目的基本技術，更即場邀請學員上台接受指導，傳承劍擊精神。藝人陳蕾及曾比特亦有到場支持，獻唱歌曲為學員打氣，並於林衍聰指導下首嘗劍擊體驗。周大福人壽．生活圈會員第一屆參與計劃 為客戶呈獻獨特體驗周大福人壽執行董事兼行政總裁葉文傑表示：「周大福人壽首次冠名贊助的年度盛事、飛越啟德舉辦的『小劍神』培訓計劃，象徵我們積極為推動本地運動發展作出貢獻，為新一代運動員提供邁向國際舞台的機會，並藉此推動香港體壇的長遠發展，開創體藝新價值。今屆計劃亦是周大福人壽．生活圈會員第一屆參與，彰顯我們致力為客戶帶來創新而優質的多元體驗。」啟德體育園總監（策略發展）鄧竟成則於致詞時，感謝周大福人壽：「『飛越啟德』一直致力於社區推廣全民運動，透過舉辦各類型的體育及健體相關活動，讓不同年齡及運動水平的人士積極參與，而『小劍神』培訓計劃正是『飛越啟德』的重點項目。特別感謝周大福人壽冠名贊助，支持是次計劃，為年青人提供了高質素的訓練及競賽機會，為培育新一代的劍擊運動員不遺餘力。」逾千人報名參加計劃 期望成為「小劍神」今次計劃反應熱烈，總共收到過千份申請參加，其中合資格基層家庭學員更獲得周大福人壽全額資助。首階段的體適能選拔於啟動禮當日同步展開，近800位成功報名計劃的學員，進行十項以體適能為主的測試，包括速度、敏捷及反應等。計劃由前香港劍擊隊奧運代表、有「香港佩劍一哥」之稱的林衍聰擔任總教練，結合專業教練團隊的指導，由淺入深令學員建立紮實基礎再加以深造。周大福人壽更將於訓練期內，安排一系列與運動息息相關的工作坊，例如營養學、物理治療、體育記者及旁述等，學員可藉此發掘更大潛能，達致全方位發展。作為啟德體育園的獨家創始保險合作夥伴，周大福人壽未來會繼續全力支持啟德體育園這個香港最大型的綜合體育及娛樂新地標，為本地運動員及表演者帶來更多發揮潛能空間，並全力支持體育園引入國際盛事，加強鞏固香港作為「亞洲盛事之都」的地位。「周大福人壽．生活圈」會員將有機會優先參與由公司舉辧或贊助的世界級體育娛樂盛事及各項社區公益活動，享受更多優質體驗。關於「小劍神」培訓計劃詳情：第一階段：2025年５月４日選拔賽為近800位6-10歲學員進行遴選，具潛質的學員將進入基礎訓練。第二階段：2025年7-8月基本培訓為學員提供全面且系統化的基礎劍擊訓練，包括劍擊基本姿勢與動作、體能訓練及劍擊規則與禮儀教育。第三階段：2025年10-11月進階培訓為入門訓練表現優異的學員，提供更高強度、更深入的技術提升課程，提升學員技術。第四階段：2025年12月27-28日(暫定)周大福人壽「小劍神盃」及嘉年華計劃的最後階段將以劍擊比賽與嘉年華作為總結，為學員提供展示訓練成果的舞台，讓學員體驗競技的樂趣與挑戰。第五階段：精英培訓關於周大福人壽周大福人壽保險有限公司（「周大福人壽」）扎根香港40年，為周大福創建有限公司（「周大福創建」）（香港股份代號：659）的全資附屬公司，也是香港最具規模的壽險公司之一。作為周大福企業成員，周大福人壽緊扣鄭氏家族（「周大福集團」或「集團」）多元業務體系的雄厚資源，致力為客戶及其摯愛於「生活、成長、健康、傳承」的人生旅程中，提供個人化的匠心規劃、終身保障及優質體驗。憑藉集團財務實力及環球投資佈局，周大福人壽矢志成為亞太區領先的保險公司，持續開創保險新價值。傳媒聯絡周大福人壽品牌發展及傳訊部陳佳容+852 2591 8504deronie.tan@ctflife.com.hk周大福人壽保險有限公司（於百慕達註冊成立之有限公司） Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

內華達州里諾, 2025年5月8日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - WMH 自豪地在內華達州里諾市揭幕全美首個全面整合的科技園區，這項具有歷史意義的65億美元投資標誌著唐納德·J·特朗普總統與副總統 JD·萬斯堅定不移地致力於恢復美國工業優勢的承諾。這項最先進的設施將生產100%本土採購的半導體晶圓、太陽能電池晶圓、尖端儲能係統，以及高效異質結（HJT）雙面太陽能組件，同時在與麻省理工學院（MIT）及其他頂尖機構的合作下，開創全球最先進的航空航天研究項目之一。該項目與現任政府的6417-6418條款下的45X先進製造生產稅收抵免（MPTC）、「美國製造」計劃以及「建設美國、購買美國」（BABA）倡議保持一致，充分體現了我們振興美國製造業、強化國家安全以及推動可持續經濟繁榮的堅定承諾。透過利用支持製造業和能源獨立的政策，例如稅收激勵、對外國進口產品的關稅、監管簡化、勞動力發展以及關鍵礦產資源獲取，WMH 確保建立一個有韌性、自給自足的供應鏈，使美國在關鍵技術和航空航天領域佔據全球領導地位。這個先進科技園區是美國創新精神的燈塔，充分展現了我們對本土製造業的熱愛與對國家的承諾，為後代帶來更光明的未來。為什麼 WMH 將成為美國領先的半導體、太陽能晶圓、儲能係統和航空航天創新製造商。WMH 透過建構一個垂直整合、100%本土供應鏈體系，正準備重新定義美國在先進製造業和航空航太領域的領導地位，生產以下關鍵產品：半導體晶圓：採用99.8%高純度石英製造的超純矽晶圓，缺陷率低於0.01%，針對人工智慧、5G 和汽車應用進行最佳化，支援3奈米至5奈米製程節點，性能卓越。太陽能電池晶圓與HJT雙面組件：光伏電池具備25%的能量轉換效率，HJT組件功率範圍為600至770瓦，效率達24.6%，適用於公用事業規模及商業應用，並針對400-1100奈米波長優化。PerovHybrid螺旋儲能係統（PHESS）Novexion Q12：專利電池系統，具備約1.8分鐘超快速充電能力（100C倍率），能量密度達955.7至1276瓦時/公斤，功率密度達20千瓦/公斤，徹底變革微電網、公用事業、電動車、衛星與軍事領域的能源解決方案。航空航天研發：WMH 將與麻省理工學院（MIT）合作建立世界級的航空航天計劃，研發下一代推進系統、聚變反應堆，以及基於PHESS的先進衛星與軍事動力系統，並設立針對青年工程師和天體物理學家的精英扶植計劃。這項總額達65億美元的三階段投資將建立本土生產能力，擴展我們的一體化園區，並打造一個技術創新的核心樞紐。我們與 MB Rail 的合作進一步增強物流能力，該公司由第二代開拓型領導者、首席執行官艾弗瑞·貝格斯（Avory Beggs）領導，致力於透過「美國製造」的鐵路網絡改善運輸系統，與當前政府推動本土基礎設施建設的方針高度契合。採購總監克里斯汀‧艾蘭（Kristen Island）負責推動符合 BABA（《建設美國、購買美國法》）的採購體系，而土木與結構工程總監羅德里克·格里爾（Roderick Grier）則依托美國工程技術，達成全球領先標準。格里爾表示：「我們的工程實力紮根於美國的決心，建構的未來將使每一片晶圓、電池、組件與推進系統都體現國家的力量。」這句話精準概括了 WMH 的使命。這一協同效應，在我們對美國製造卓越品質的熱情驅動下，將 WMH 推向全球領導者的地位。與川普及萬斯製造與能源政策的策略協同「美國製造」合作夥伴兼策略製造商 Solarix（維吉尼亞州，美國）因美國清潔能源產業對本土供應鏈的迫切需求，與 WMH 建立合作關係面對重塑並保障美國清潔能源供應鏈日益緊迫的需求，Solarix（位於美國弗吉尼亞州）與 WMH 建立了強有力的戰略夥伴關係，該合作基於共同的價值觀、互補的專業能力以及大膽的工業。這項策略協同將 Solarix 在「美國製造」HJT太陽能組件方面的領先地位，與 WMH 全面整合的本土科技園區相結合，打造出涵蓋太陽能、半導體與儲能組件的垂直一體化解決方案。透過整合工程人才、生產能力與美國製造精神，Solarix 與 WMH 正共同回應國家對能源安全、本土就業成長以及基礎建設韌性的呼喚。info@solarix.group 現任政府的政策在推動 WMH 這項65億美元計畫中發揮了關鍵作用，創造出一個讓美國製造業與創新蓬勃發展的生態體系：這些由現任政府大力倡導的政策，催生了數以千計的高技能就業崗位，消除了外部供應鏈的脆弱性，並鞏固了美國在半導體、再生能源、儲能與航空航天等領域的全球領導地位。 WMH 與「美國製造」使命同心同行，積極回應這個製造業復興願景，致力於為美國工人、社區和未來世代創造繁榮的明天。技術卓越與創新超高純度原料WMH 專屬掌握的99.8%高純度石英（雜質僅0.02%），來自《關鍵礦產安全法案》下受保護的美國本土礦源，使得公司具備以下優勢：半導體：高性能晶片，缺陷率低於0.01%，支援3奈米至5奈米製程節點，適用於人工智慧、5G 與汽車領域（載流子濃度達10¹⁵ cm⁻³）。太陽能模組：電池效率達25%，組件效率達24.6%，具備抗反射塗層（ARC），優化波長範圍為400-1100奈米，可將反射損耗降至低於2%。PHESS 与航空航天：用于钙钛矿合成与高温超导（HTS）线圈的超高纯石英，确保制造出高纯度的 YBCO 超导体，用于磁重联技术。PHESS 與航太：用於鈣鈦礦合成與高溫超導（HTS）線圈的超高純石英，確保製造出高純度的 YBCO 超導體，用於磁重聯技術。先進製造生態體系這項總額為65億美元的三階段投資將實現：第一階段（2025–2026年，25億美元）：創造3,200個高技能崗位（涵蓋機械、電氣、核能、工藝工程），以及超過5,000個建築類崗位，為內華達州經濟注入12億美元。將建立半導體與太陽能生產線，並啟動與 MIT 合作的初期航空航天研究設施。第二階段（2026–2027年，20億美元）：實現日產1萬片晶圓、5,000顆電池、1,000塊HJT組件及500套PHESS模組的產能，新增2,000個工作機會。擴大航空航太計劃，包括聚變反應器原型開發及天才工程師培養項目。第三階段（2027–2028年，20億美元）：全面產能達每日5萬片晶圓、2萬顆電池、5,000塊HJT組件及1,000套PHESS模組，累計創造8,000個就業機會。完成航空航太園區建設，實現PHESS推進系統與衛星動力裝置的量產。關鍵技術包括：霍恩玻璃工業 (Horn Glass Industries)：提供每日產量為1,000至8,000噸的浮法玻璃、圖案玻璃與2毫米太陽能玻璃生產線，具備99.9%的高透明度。半導體熔爐：支援錠塊生產，具備精確的摻雜劑控制功能（硼/磷），用於製造p型與n型晶圓。自動化計量系統：透過橢偏儀、X射線衍射儀與阻抗譜儀，實現晶圓厚度與組件效率的波動控制在0.005%以內。可擴充性：模組化設計，支援從10千瓦時（住宅用）到100兆瓦時（公用事業級）的多種應用場景，可堆疊的螺旋模組便於擴容。脈衝磁重聯技術說明：PHESS的生產整合於WMH科技園區，採用國產石英製造鈣鈦礦材料與高溫超導線圈，確保符合《建設美國、購買美國法》（BABA），並充分利用《CHIPS與科學法案》及《先進能源研發法案》所提供的資金支持。與麻省理工學院（MIT）合作的航空航天研究計劃WMH 將在內華達州科技園區內，與麻省理工學院及其他領先機構合作，設立一項先進的航空航天研究計劃，獲得《先進能源研發法案》的支持。主要研究方向包括：聚變反應器開發：致力於設計緊湊型聚變反應堆，用於清潔能源生產與推進系統，目標是到2030年實現100兆瓦輸出，基於PHESS系統衍生的磁重聯原理。PHESS為基礎的推進系統：開發輕量化、高能量密度的PHESS單元（目標在2028年達成1500瓦時/公斤），用於衛星與軍事用途，使任務持續時間延長10倍以上。天才工程與天文物理計畫：每年遴選100多名青年工程師與天文物理學者，接受麻省理工學院教授的指導，專注於聚變、推進與PHESS系統的空間與國防應用創新。軍事應用：為無人機、衛星及定向能武器系統提供超高可靠性的PHESS單元，響應川普「美國優先」國防戰略，強化國家安全。航空航太計畫將設立在園區內一座佔地200萬平方英尺的專屬園區，在總額65億美元的投資中，將有10億美元專用於研發，創造1,000多個專業職缺。永續發展與經濟影響WMH 透過以下方式將碳排放量減少30%：高能效製程：透過優化的PECVD（等離子體增強化學氣相沉積）、CZ（柴可拉斯基）與HTS（高溫超導）系統，每單位產品電耗降低20%。再生能源整合：園區配備50兆瓦太陽能與10兆瓦風力發電系統，獲得《清潔能源製造倡議》和《能源獨立與安全法案》的政策支持。循環經濟：矽、玻璃與金屬材料回收率高達95%，符合川普政府「美國能源主導戰略」中對資源效率的重視。這項65億美元的投資將創造超過8,000個直接就業機會與15,000個間接職位，預計到2028年每年帶來25億美元的經濟效益。 WMH 並與內華達大學雷諾分校（UNR）、拉斯維加斯分校（UNLV）及麻省理工學院（MIT）建立合作關係，每年培養超過1,500名工程師與天文物理學人才，計畫亦獲得「美國勞動力政策顧問委員會」的支持。內華達州的戰略優勢物流優勢：園區鄰近I-80州際公路與聯合太平洋鐵路，並搭配由 MB Rail 開發的鐵路園區，獲得《基礎建設投資與就業法案》的支持，大幅提升運輸效率。人才資源：每年擁有逾10,000名STEM（科學、技術、工程、數學）專業畢業生，並在麻省理工學院（MIT）的參與下進一步提陞技術水平，人才培養遵循特朗普總統提出的“優先僱傭美國人”政策。治理支援：獲得由內華達州州長喬·隆巴多（Joe Lombardo）、州經濟發展辦公室（GOED）以及內華達州經濟發展聯盟（EDAWN）共同推動的5,000萬美元州級激勵資金，體現聯邦與州政府間的高效協同。戰略合作夥伴WMH 合作物件包括：人才資源：每年培養超過10,000名STEM（科學、技術、工程、數學）專業畢業生，MIT的參與進一步提陞技術深度，人才培養依循川普總統提出的「優先僱用美國人」政策。治理支援：內華達州州長喬·隆巴多（Joe Lombardo）、州經濟發展辦公室（GOED）以及西內華達經濟發展局（EDAWN）共同提供5,000萬美元州級激勵資金，體現聯邦與州政府的協同合作。戰略合作夥伴WMH 與以下機構和企業合作：新型多式聯運場站：自有並運營，徹底革新物流效率。總承包商：與一家享譽全球的北美建築服務公司合作，具備大型工程交付經驗。建築與工程設計公司（A&E）：SSOE－一家擁有76年電池與太陽能產業設計經驗的全球知名公司，負責本科技園區的前沿設計。鐵路物流諮詢與工程：Via Rail Engineering 設計區域鐵路園區，以實現強大的物料流動。霍恩玻璃工業股份公司(Horn Glass Industries AG)：提供世界級玻璃工廠的顧問與工程服務。林德化工與氣體公司（Linde Chemical & Gas）：為先進製造提供關鍵材料支援。政府合作夥伴：內華達州經濟發展辦公室（GOED）、雷諾/斯帕克斯/太浩湖地區經濟發展局（EDAWN）、內華達州州長喬·隆巴多閣下，以及美國總統唐納德·J·特朗普閣下。媒體聯絡請聯絡： press@wallacemac.com  或造訪 wallacemac.com。領導願景WMH 工程總監 Hygenes A. Garcia 擁有近30年先進技術設施（ATF）經驗，他表示：「受當前政府願景啟發，WMH 投資65億美元打造的內華達科技園區，堪稱美國製造業與創新的豐碑。我們100%本土供應鏈、HJT組件、PHESS技術與由MIT主導的航空航天計劃，重新定義了韌性、繁榮與全球領導力。我們誠摯合作夥伴攜手，共同將美國建設企業強手，共同將美國建設企業強國。關於 WMHWMH 是美國先進製造與航空航太領域的領導者，專注於100%本土採購的半導體、太陽能晶圓、組件、儲能係統與推進技術的生產。本公司在亞利桑那州、內華達州、佛羅裡達州與紐約州均設有辦公室，致力於推動創新與經濟成長。媒體聯絡： press@wallacemac.com 技術聯絡： tech@wallacemac.com WMH 工程與開發部：2325 East Camelback Road, Suite 417, Phoenix, AZ 85016WMH 公司總部：830 Brickell Plaza, Floor 32, Miami, FL 33131經濟影響：第一階段將創造3,200多個就業崗位，為內華達經濟注入12億美元。策略夥伴：SSOE、Via Rail Engineering、Linde Chemical & Gas、Horn Glass Industries、內華達州州長喬·隆巴多，以及聯邦/州政府機構。聯絡方式： press@wallacemac.com ，tech@wallacemac.com  隨著 WMH 在太陽能晶圓、組件與儲能生產方面率先實現垂直整合，戰略盟友如 H2GEMINI 正透過先進的製造設備與回收基礎設施，協助建構本土化生態系統。這些以美國為基礎的協同努力，共同打造出強大的製造走廊，響應唐納德·J·特朗普總統關於能源獨立、技術領先與美國韌性發展的號召。H2GEMINI 是全球高效能太陽能製造解決方案的領導者，目前正在美國大力擴張，在內華達州建設一座佔地25,000平方米的先進工廠，專注於生產以下設備：外延晶圓製造設備異質接面（HJT）組件交鑰匙生產線晶圓製造系統光電模組組裝線報廢組件的整合回收系統「本屆政府創造了我們一直在等待的環境——一個重視速度、創新與本土能力的環境，」H2GEMINI 首席執行官烏韋·哈伯曼（Uwe Habermann）表示。 「透過在美國生產我們高效的太陽能技術，我們不僅降低了合作夥伴的成本，還創造了本地就業崗位，並為更具韌性的能源未來做出貢獻。”「我們不僅僅是在製造設備——我們正在投資美國人才與自給自足的清潔能源未來。」H2GEMINI 美國製造副總裁麗莎·格蘭特（Lisa Grant）補充道。H2GEMINI 有意等到川普總統重返白宮後才啟動美國生產，將其投資與以回流製造、簡化批准與工業振興為重點的政策環境相契合。其在內華達州的擴張與 WMH 科技園區相得益彰，為美國晶圓與組件製造提供關鍵設備，建構出一個100%美國製造的閉環供應生態系統。愛國領導與堅實聯盟WMH 與川普總統和副總統 JD·萬斯並肩同行，積極響應「讓美國再次偉大」的號召，重振高技能製造業。我們的聯盟包括：MB Rail —— 由開創性美國首席執行官艾弗瑞·貝格斯（Avory Beggs）領導，提供由下一代多式聯運場站驅動的物流支持SSOE 集團 —— 擁有76年太陽能與電池工廠設計經驗的行業老將林德化工與氣體公司（Linde Chemical & Gas）、霍恩玻璃(Horn Glass)、維亞軌道工程(Via Rail Engineering) —— 全球領先供應商投資者機會：回流製造的下一個重大佈局在愛國願景與無可匹敵的垂直整合模式支撐下，WMH 為投資者提供了進入高速成長市場的獨特機會：半導體：預計2030年市場規模將達1,500億美元太陽能：預計2028年市場規模將達2,000億美元儲能：預計2030年市場規模將達4,350億美元涵蓋人工智慧、航空航太、國防、電動車以及電網等領域的關鍵技術值得託付的願景「華萊士·麥克唐納正在引領一場美國創新的復興，」WMH 總裁海金尼斯·加西亞（Hygenes Garcia）表示。 “透過我們在內華達州的園區，我們不僅是在打造技術，更是在鑄就傳承。我們誠摯邀請投資者、合作夥伴與各界社區攜手同行，共同重振美國輝煌，為子孫後代照亮前路。”媒體聯絡Wallace MacDonald HoldingsEngineering & DevelopmentPress: press@wallacemac.com Technical: tech@wallacemac.comWebsite: wallacemac.com2325 E Camelback Rd #417Phoenix, AZ 85016H2GEMINI 媒體聯絡Uwe Habermann, CEOinfo@h2gemini.com 來源: Wallace MacDonald Holdings Inc. 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香港, 2025年5月7日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 5月6日，中創新航科技集團股份有限公司（「中創新航」或「公司」，股票代碼：3931.HK）公告，擬通過協議轉讓方式受讓A股上市公司江蘇奧力威傳感高科股份有限公司（「蘇奧傳感」，股票代碼：300507.SZ）11%的股份，結合蘇奧傳感原實控人放棄大部分表決權，中創新航將成爲蘇奧傳感控股股東、實際控製人。蘇奧傳感董事會將設置5名董事，董事成員均由中創新航推薦。此外，蘇奧傳感擬向中創新航定向增發15%公司股份，股份發行後，中創新航持股與表決權比例升至22.61%。本次交易安排凸顯蘇奧傳感原實控人對中創新航戰略入局的遠望。不僅如此，通過中創新航深度賦能，蘇奧傳感將深度融入新能源產業鏈，錨定更廣闊的市場與持續的業績增長，在新能源發展變革的浪潮中實現業績與估值的雙重提升。中創新航亦可圍繞產業鏈上下遊，發揮新能源產業鏈「鏈主」地位和全球化市場佈局優勢，爲蘇奧傳感提供多方面、多場景賦能。此次交易是「並購六條」發佈以來，爲數不多的H股收購A股的案例，也將成爲並購重組活躍資本市場、助推產業升級又一標桿案例。2024年4月,國務院發佈資本市場新「國九條」，明確表示要加大並購重組改革力度，多措並舉活躍並購重組市場。同年9月，中國証監會發佈《關於深化上市公司並購重組市場改革的意見》，進一步指出支持上市公司向新質生產力方向轉型升級、鼓勵上市公司加強產業整合。在並購重組浪潮持續推進的背景下，中創新航本次收購控股蘇奧傳感是對國家戰略的積極響應，也是發揮新能源產業鏈「鏈主」企業引領作用的戰略實踐。本次交易將助力實現雙方企業強強聯合，並通過雙方在多領域協同賦能，共同推動新能源產業高質量發展。業內人士指出，產業並購及整合帶來的產業升級和效率提升預期將帶來估值溢價，產業鏈龍頭會擁有更多估值重塑的機會。事實上，中創新航與標的公司蘇奧傳感同處汽車產業鏈，在細分領域均屬頭部企業。中創新航是港股動力電池第一股，作爲全球範圍廣具影響力的電池專家，其乘用車主力客戶已覆蓋小鵬、吉利、長安、廣汽、零跑、豐田、本田、大衆、奧迪等衆多國內國際車企；商用車主力客戶已覆蓋奇瑞、吉利、瑞馳、福田、東風、中國重汽、徐工、三一、陝汽等多家輕型、重型商用車頭部企業；在儲能領域，中創新航已與「五大六小」等電力集團建立了合作關係，並且與陽光電源、國家電投、中核匯能、中國能建等多家龍頭企業實現了戰略合作。2024年，中創新航動力電池裝機量位列全球第四、國內第三，儲能電芯出貨量全球第五，以覆蓋乘用車、商用車、儲能、船舶、eVTOL等全場景的多元化佈局構建新能源產業生態閉環。對中創新航而言，本次收購也將進一步提升公司價值。資料顯示，本次並購標的蘇奧傳感是國內汽車傳感器領先企業之一，該公司擁有超30年的行業專業經驗。2022年至今，其營收增速持續雙位數增長，業務轉型顯露成效。近年來，隨着汽車行業快速革新，新能源與智能化步入深水區，蘇奧傳感亦主動向新能源汽車零部件領域轉型升級。從行業角度看，其所專注的傳感器、熱管理系統在電池智能化、電池安全等領域有重要應用空間。在此背景下，中創新航通過並購控股，將充分發揮自身在新能源產業鏈等方面的資源和優勢，爲蘇奧傳感業務發展賦能，進一步提升雙方企業價值。總體來看，中創新航此次戰略佈局，將充分發揮自身在新能源及汽車產業鏈等方面的資源和優勢，賦能至具備技術沉淀的優質標的，激活蘇奧傳感的發展潛能，形成「鏈主」賦能「專精特新」企業，進而推動產業升級的發展範式。未來雙方還有望推進更廣泛深入的合作，在產業鏈協同、市場擴容等方面形成合力，強化在新能源及其智能化領域的綜合競爭力，共同做大做強，實現共贏發展。進一步看，中創新航此次控股蘇奧傳感，或許還有更長遠、更深層次的戰略考量。關於中創新航集團有限公司中創新航（3931.HK）是專業從事鋰電池、電池管理系統及相關集成產品和鋰電池材料的研製、生產、銷售和市場應用開發的新能源高科技企業。作爲電池專家，公司致力於構建全方位能源運營體系，爲以動力及儲能爲代表的新能源全場景應用市場提供完善的產品解決方案和全生命週期管理。目前，公司已建立江蘇、福建、四川、湖北、安徽、廣東等多個產業基地，完成全方位國內產業佈局，同時已設立歐洲產業基地、泰國產業基地，大力拓展海外產業佈局，打造擁有規模化智能製造實力的國際化領先企業。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

LONDON, May 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A new report released today by the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) reveals widespread knowledge gaps, inequities in access, and critical systemic barriers impeding the global fight against hepatitis delta.Also known as hepatitis D, hepatitis delta is a severe liver disease affecting an estimated 12 million people worldwide. It occurs in people living with hepatitis B, leads to faster disease progression, and significantly increases the risk of liver cancer and death.The Hepatitis Delta Global Landscape Survey collected responses from 583 individuals across 102 countries, providing the most comprehensive picture to date of global stakeholder perspectives on awareness, testing, and treatment access around hepatitis delta.Key Findings:There are pronounced regional variations in reported availability and accessibility of hepatitis delta testing and treatment.Even where hepatitis delta testing and treatment are reported to be available, accessibility remains a significant challenge.Both direct and indirect costs are reported as considerable barriers to equitable access to hepatitis delta treatment and care.There are pronounced gaps in knowledge and awareness of hepatitis delta reported by all stakeholders with pronounced regional variations.Lack of knowledge is reported as the most common barrier to both testing and treatment.A third of respondents did not feel sufficiently informed to identify the barriers to hepatitis delta testing and treatment.HCPs reported low levels of training around hepatitis delta, and most expressed a clear interest in further education."These findings highlight an urgent need for coordinated action to scale up hepatitis delta education, diagnosis, and care," said Cary James, CEO of WHA. "Without informed providers, empowered communities, and accessible health services, millions will remain undiagnosed and untreated."Calls to Action:Increase both availability and accessibility of testing and treatment for hepatitis delta in health systems.Address the issues of direct and indirect costs of testing and treatment to increase engagement by communities.Adopt testing policies to follow WHO recommendations on reflex testing for hepatitis delta.Inform people living with hepatitis B of the need to test for hepatitis delta through culturally competent awareness campaigns.Provide more robust training on hepatitis delta to healthcare professionals throughout their career progression.Increase provision of knowledge and awareness programmes for community-based organisations and policymakers.Implement skills-building programmes for community-based organisations so they can better advocate to policymakers and public health officials for greater access to testing, treatment and care.Download the full report: www.worldhepatitisalliance.org/hepatitis-d-surveyNote to Editors:For further information or interview requests contact: Cary James, Chief Executive, World Hepatitis AllianceEmail: contact@worldhepatitisalliance.orgAbout WHA:The World Hepatitis Alliance is an international network of 400 civil society and community organisations across more than 100 countries. It is dedicated to harnessing the power of people living with viral hepatitis to drive its elimination. At WHA, member organisations are the cornerstone of the alliance, working collaboratively to combat hepatitis through advocacy, capacity building, and awareness-raising efforts. WHA also holds countries accountable to their commitments to elimination, fostering action by partnering with a diverse range of organisations worldwide, from local civil society groups to ministries of health and global institutions. www.worldhepatitisalliance.orgSOURCE: World Hepatitis Alliance Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM, May 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OMP, a global leader in supply chain planning solutions, has achieved four second-highest scores across five Use Cases, evaluated in the 2025 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Supply Chain Planning Solutions report. This report, a companion to the Gartner Magic Quadrant™, assesses the vendors of the SCP solutions evaluated in this research.This recognition follows OMP's recent position as highest on the Ability to Execute axis in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions - marking the tenth consecutive time OMP is named a Leader.Consistent strength across real-world planning challengesThe Critical Capabilities report evaluates 20 vendors on 15 key capabilities across five SCP Use Cases. We believe OMP's scores, particularly in supply planning, decision/plan alignment, and the breadth of resource types, demonstrate its strong performance in these critical areas."Supply chains today need real solutions that deliver measurable impact, and this report validates our ability to do just that," says Philip Vervloesem, Chief Commercial & Markets Officer at OMP. "Unison Planning™ stands out in end-to-end multi-enterprise planning and decision/plan alignment, two capabilities essential in today's fast-moving landscape. It enables smart, fast, and unified decision-making in complex environments."Unison PlanningTM: enabling real-time, data-driven decisionsOMP's Unison Planning™ is an open, cloud-native, and AI-driven platform that supports supply chain planning across all layers, from strategic to operational, and from supply to demand. Designed for agility and resilience, it enables real-time collaboration, optimization, and response."By embedding generative AI and explainable AI (XAI) into every layer of the platform - from data-driven forecasting to scenario management - we empower planners to adapt with speed and intelligence," adds Tom Wouters, Chief Product Officer at OMP."Proven performance, global trust"We believe recognition in both the Magic Quadrant and the Critical Capabilities reports underscores our ability to execute and to deliver real business value," concludes Kurt Gillis, Chief Industry & Commercial Officer at OMP. "It reflects our deep industry expertise, which allows us to develop real solutions for industry-specific challenges. We're proud to help global leaders across industries turn complexity into a competitive edge."Gartner, Critical Capabilities for Supply Chain Planning Solutions, Pia Orup Lund, et. Al, 14 April 2025.Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions, Pia Orup Lund, et. Al, 14 April 2025Gartner and Magic Quadrant are registered trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.DisclaimerGartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.Contact InformationPhilip VervloesemChief Commercial & Markets Officerpvervloesem@omp.com+1-770-956-2723SOURCE: OMP Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

JAKARTA, May 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The construction industry is under pressure by challenging global economic conditions. This is reflected by new contracts secured by PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk (WIKA) of only Rp2.16 trillion, which is lower compared to the same period the previous year. However, the Company booked Rp4.84 trillion in sales, comprising Rp3.11 trillion from non-joint operation projects (Proyek Non-Kerjasama Operasi) and Rp1.73 trillion from joint operation projects (Proyek Kerjasama Operasi, “KSO”).Sales were mainly generated from the building and infrastructure segment, EPC, construction-related industries, and real estate property. The sales achievement enabled WIKA to book a gross profit of Rp393.46 billion, of which Rp231.33 billion came from non-KSO projects and the remainder from KSO projects.WIKA’s consistent restructuring efforts have successfully reduced debts on its balance sheet to financial institutions and business partners by Rp1.47 trillion in Q1-2025 compared with 2024.These positive achievements were also followed by proposals that were approved by bondholders, especially for the Wijaya Karya Shelf Registration Bond II Phase II Year 2022. This reflects stakeholders’ support for the Company’s ongoing restructuring plans. As a result of the approval, the credit rating agency, PT Pemeringkat Efek Indonesia (PEFINDO), upgraded WIKA’s Shelf Registration Bond II Phase II Year 2022 Series A rating from idD to idCCC. However, the Company must seek support from sukukholders of the Wijaya Karya Shelf Registration Sukuk Mudharabah II Phase II Year 2022 to approve the proposals presented, which are part of the Company’s restructuring plans.“The Company expresses its deepest appreciation for the trust and support given by stakeholders. The ongoing restructuring plans are not only focused on improving our financial structure but also on strengthening our fundamentals and operations to attain greater excellence and maintain business sustainability,” said Agung BW, President Director of WIKA.PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk. [IDX: WIKA]Contact: Mahendra VijayaSekretaris PerusahaanEmail: mahendra.v@wikamail.id  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

倫敦, 2025年5月6日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 世界肝炎聯盟（WHA）今日發布的一項新報告揭示，在對抗丁型肝炎的全球行動中，存在著廣泛的知識落差、醫療可及性的差異以及關鍵的制度性障礙。丁型肝炎，又稱為肝炎D，是一種嚴重的肝病，全球估計約有1,200萬人受到影響。該疾病發生於乙型肝炎患者中，病情進展更為迅速，並大幅提高罹患肝癌與死亡的風險。《丁型肝炎全球現況調查》共收集來自102個國家的583位受訪者意見，提供目前為止最全面的全球利害關係人對於丁型肝炎的認知、檢測與治療可及性的看法全貌。主要發現：丁型肝炎檢測與治療的可用性與可及性在不同地區之間存在明顯差異。即使在報告中指出丁型肝炎的檢測與治療可用，實際獲得服務仍是一項重大挑戰。直接與間接成本均被視為妨礙公平取得丁型肝炎治療與照護的重要障礙。所有利害關係人均指出對丁型肝炎的知識與認知存在顯著缺口，且具有明顯的地區差異。知識不足被報告為檢測與治療的最常見障礙。三分之一的受訪者表示，自己未具備足夠資訊以辨識丁型肝炎檢測與治療所面臨的障礙。醫療專業人員表示對丁型肝炎的培訓程度偏低，多數人表達出明確的進一步學習意願。「這些發現凸顯出迫切需要協調行動，以擴大全球對丁型肝炎的教育、診斷與照護工作，」世界肝炎聯盟（WHA）執行長凱瑞．詹姆斯（Cary James）表示。「如果缺乏知情的醫療提供者、具備能力的社區，以及可及的醫療服務，將有數百萬人持續處於未被診斷與未被治療的狀態。」行動呼籲：提高醫療體系中丁型肝炎檢測與治療的可用性與可及性。解決檢測與治療所涉及的直接與間接費用問題，以提升社區的參與度。採納檢測政策，依據世界衛生組織（WHO）對丁型肝炎反射性檢測的建議進行檢測。透過具文化敏感性的宣導活動，讓乙型肝炎患者了解進行丁型肝炎檢測的必要性。為醫療專業人員在其職涯發展過程中提供更完善的丁型肝炎相關訓練。加強對社區組織與政策制定者的知識推廣與認知計劃。為社區組織推行能力建構計畫，使其更有能力向政策制定者與公共衛生官員倡議，爭取更大的檢測、治療與照護可及性。下載完整報告：www.worldhepatitisalliance.org/hepatitis-d-survey編輯備註：如需進一步資訊或安排訪談，請聯絡：Cary James世界肝炎聯盟（WHA）執行長電子郵件：contact@worldhepatitisalliance.org   關於世界肝炎聯盟（WHA）：世界肝炎聯盟是一個涵蓋超過100個國家、由400個公民社會與社區組織組成的國際網絡，致力於發揮病毒性肝炎患者的力量，推動肝炎的根除。在WHA，成員組織是聯盟的基石，透過倡議、能力建構與提升認知等方式共同努力對抗肝炎。WHA 同時督促各國履行其消除肝炎的承諾，並與全球各地的組織合作行動，合作對象涵蓋地方公民社會團體、各國衛生部門及國際機構。www.worldhepatitisalliance.org  来源: World Hepatitis Alliance  Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

比利時安特衛普，2025年5月6日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球供應鏈規劃解決方案領導者 OMP，在 2025 年 Gartner®《供應鏈規劃解決方案關鍵能力報告》中，在五項用例中取得四項第二高分。本報告是 Gartner 魔力象限™的配套報告，評估了參與本研究的供應鏈規劃（SCP）解決方案供應商。此次認可緊隨 OMP 在 2025 年 Gartner《供應鏈規劃解決方案魔力象限》中“執行能力”維度獲得最高排名——這是 OMP 連續第十次被評為領導者。在現實規劃挑戰中展現持續實力該關鍵能力報告從五項 SCP 用例出發，針對 15 項關鍵能力對 20 家供應商進行了評估。我們認為，OMP 在供應規劃、決策/計劃對齊以及資源類型廣度等關鍵領域的得分，展示了其在這些方面的卓越表現。“如今的供應鏈需要能夠帶來可衡量影響的真正解決方案，而本報告正驗證了我們實現這一目標的能力，”OMP 首席商務與市場官 Philip Vervloesem 表示。“Unison Planning™ 在端到端多企業規劃及決策/計劃對齊方面表現突出，這兩項能力在當今快速變化的環境中至關重要。它使在複雜環境中的智慧、高效、統一決策成為可能。”Unison Planning™：賦能即時資料驅動決策OMP 的 Unison Planning™是一款開放的、雲原生的、AI 驅動平台，支援從戰略到營運、從供應到需求的全層級供應鏈規劃。該平台專為靈活性與彈性而設計，實現了即時協作、優化與回應。“透過在平台的每一層嵌入生成式 AI 和可解釋 AI（XAI）——從資料驅動預測到情境管理——我們賦能規劃人員以更快速度和更高智慧適應變化，”OMP 首席產品官 Tom Wouters 補充道。卓越表現，贏得全球信任“我們認為，在魔力象限和關鍵能力兩大報告中獲得認可，進一步印證了我們在執行力和創造實際業務價值方面的能力，”OMP 首席產業與商務官 Kurt Gillis 表示，“這反映了我們深厚的產業專業知識，使我們能夠為不同行業的特定挑戰開發切實可行的解決方案。我們為能夠幫助全球各行各業的領導者將複雜性轉化為競爭優勢而感到自豪。”Gartner，《供應鏈規劃解決方案關鍵能力報告》，Pia Orup Lund 等人，2025 年 4 月 14 日。Gartner，《供應鏈規劃解決方案魔力象限》，Pia Orup Lund 等人，2025 年 4 月 14 日。Gartner 和 Magic Quadrant 是 Gartner 公司及其附屬機構在美國及其他國家/地區的註冊商標，此處經授權使用。版權所有。免責聲明Gartner 不為其研究出版物中提及的任何廠商、產品或服務背書，也不建議技術使用者僅選擇評級最高或獲得某種指定的廠商。Gartner 的研究出版物僅代表其研究機構的觀點，不應被視為事實陳述。Gartner 對本研究不作任何明示或暗示的保證，包括對適銷性或特定用途適用性的任何保證。聯絡資訊Philip VervloesemChief Commercial & Markets Officerpvervloesem@omp.com+1-770-956-2723來源：OMP Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

JAKARTA, May 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PT WIJAYA KARYA (Persero) Tbk (WIKA) continues to demonstrate its commitment to being a national construction company with business performance excellence as well as sustainability and social responsibility performance. In April 2025, WIKA received two prestigious awards: InvestorTrust’s “Best Corporate Emission Reduction Transparency Award 2025” and The Iconomics’ “7th Indonesia CSR Brand Equity Awards 2025” for the Construction category.The ”Best Corporate Emission Reduction Transparency Award 2025” was convened at the Sultan Hotel in Jakarta on Tuesday, 29 April 2025. The award was presented to companies that actively contributed towards national and global decarbonization efforts. WIKA was one of 95 selected awardees for its transparency and commitment to reporting and managing carbon emissions. Of the 370 companies nominated, WIKA was selected for having fulfilled the key criteria, including the timely release of the 2023 Sustainability Report, transparent emission declarations, and compliance with environmental governance principles without any serious legal conflicts.On the same day, WIKA received another award in the “7th Indonesia CSR Brand Equity Awards 2025”, which was presented by The Iconomics dan Axia Research held at the Ministry of Transportation building. The event carried the theme “Developing Brand Companies with Government’s CSR Goals.” It served as a platform to recognize companies that have built strong and effective brand identities through CSR initiatives aligned with national development objectives. WIKA was recognized to have consistently incorporated sustainability values into its business strategy. The Company also demonstrated a strong commitment to implementing social responsibility programs that have a genuine impact on the environment and society.“We believe a company’s success is determined not only by its financial performance but also by the good impact that it has on society and the environment. These two awards serve as motivation for everyone at WIKA to continue innovating and making meaningful contributions,” said Agung Budi Waskito (BW), President Director of WIKA.As an important partner in national development, WIKA continues its active role in sustainability through various initiatives, from implementing inclusive and targeted CSR programs to energy efficiency and carbon emission management. WIKA remains committed to developing a responsible business that delivers added value to all stakeholders.PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk. [IDX: WIKA]Contact:Mahendra VijayaSekretaris PerusahaanEmail: mahendra.v@wikamail.id  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

ADELAIDE, AUS, May 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - With more than 30 years of executive experience in the property and investment sectors, Tom brings an extraordinary depth of expertise spanning office, retail, industrial, and residential asset classes. He has held senior leadership roles at several high-profile organizations, including CEO of Panda Global Funds, where he led operations across international markets, and as a senior specialist at Payton Capital, recently acquired by ASX-listed HMC Capital. He has also served as Senior Executive - Investments at Occasio Funds Management.Before joining Eastern River, Tom played a pivotal role in a number of corporate advisory and capital raising mandates across both domestic and international markets, with deep investor networks in the UAE, Asia, and the Americas. His global perspective and strategic insight will be instrumental in driving Eastern River's next phase of expansion.Tom has also served as a Non-Executive Director for several China-based companies seeking ASX listings, further demonstrating his unique capability in cross-border corporate structuring and capital markets. Beyond the boardroom, Tom holds equity positions across multiple businesses and investment entities in property development, construction, and venture capital. He holds an MBA and several professional diplomas in corporate and investment disciplines."Bringing Tom into the business is a landmark moment for Eastern River. His track record and depth of experience align perfectly with our long-term vision of becoming a leading force in the private investment and funds management sector," said Tekauri Ryan Hurst, CEO & Executive Director of Eastern River Pty Ltd.For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact:Mrs. Sally PetersPublic Relations OfficerEastern River Pty LtdEmail: media@easternriver.comWebsite: www.easternriver.comSOURCE: Eastern River Pty Ltd Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

VILNIUS, LT, May 5, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) -  Northway Biotech, a biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the expansion of its protein-based and gene therapy service offerings with the addition of Viral Clearance Studies (VCS) capabilities. This strategic growth follows the opening of Northway Biotech's new Gene Therapy Center with dedicated cGMP facilities for virus-related projects.With six newly established, identical BSL-2 laboratories now operational, Northway Biotech can conduct VCS programs for up to six clients simultaneously, significantly alleviating current market bottlenecks. Additionally, the company has expanded its capabilities to perform GMP-compliant manufacturing and testing under BSL-3 conditions, further strengthening its service offering across gene therapy and broader biologics development.Viral Clearance Studies are now offered both as part of Northway Biotech's integrated CDMO programs and as a standalone service. This flexibility allows external clients to access VCS expertise independently, without requiring a manufacturing agreement.Accelerated Delivery Timelines - Over One Month Faster Than IndustryLeveraging expanded infrastructure and integrated analytical capabilities, Northway Biotech is positioned to deliver Viral Clearance Studies substantially faster than the current industry standard. Comprehensive studies, assessing viral removal and inactivation, can now be completed with final regulatory-compliant reporting in under 10 weeks from initiation of project design when two model viruses are employed, and within 12 weeks when four model viruses are used."Our expansion into Viral Clearance Studies is a natural extension of our CDMO services, enabling us to manage these critical studies in-house and significantly reduce project timelines for our clients," said Prof. Vladas Algirdas Bumelis, CEO of Northway Biotech. "By investing in state-of-the-art BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities, expanding technical capabilities, and further strengthening our scientific teams, we are uniquely positioned to deliver high-quality VCS data faster - a key advantage for clients advancing through clinical development and regulatory approval."For more information on Northway Biotech's Viral Clearance Study processes, service offerings, and delivery timelines, please complete the contact form to connect with the Northway Biotech team.About Northway Biotech - https://www.northwaybiotech.comNorthway Biotech is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) supporting customers worldwide. Its highly experienced and professional team executes projects at every stage, from cell line construction and process development to cGMP manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products. The company's extensive expertise and vertically integrated service offering enables rapid execution of multiple projects from its state-of-the-art GMP facilities while ensuring full process and product compliance at all stages of research, development, and commercial manufacturing. Northway Biotech is a privately owned company founded in 2004 and operates locations in Vilnius, Lithuania; London, United Kingdom; and Waltham, MA, USA.Media & Business Contact:bd@northwaybiotech.comProf. Vladas Algirdas BumelisCEO and Chairman of the BoardNorthway Biotechvladas.bumelis@northwaybiotech.comContact InformationVladas BumelisCEO and Chairman of the Boardvladas.bumelis@northwaybiotech.comSOURCE: Northway Biotech Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TSUKUBA, Japan, May 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In a collaboration between Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), researchers have built a comprehensive new database of dielectric material properties curated from thousands of scientific papers. The study, published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods, also offers insights that could accelerate the development of next-generation electronic materials and energy storage technologies. Large-scale dielectric materials database built with the open database project "Starrydata" and generation of a materials map using machine learning-based data visualization.AI-driven materials discovery has great potential to accelerate innovation, but it relies on large and diverse datasets. The lack of such data remains a major bottleneck in the field.　To address this challenge, researchers used the Starrydata2 web system to collect experimental data on over 20,000 material samples from more than 5,000 publications. The NIMS team has developed a standardized approach to extract data from graphs, including temperature-dependent properties, which are often omitted in other databases. "What makes our work unique is the meticulous process of manually tracing graphs and correcting inconsistencies in original research papers to create a clean, high-quality dataset," the researchers said.The database focuses on a specific class of materials necessary for electronics and is the largest ever reported, significantly surpassing previous collections. With this wealth of information, the team used machine learning (ML) to predict the properties of materials and how they would behave electronically.Although the ML models were effective, they initially worked as "black boxes" — the researchers couldn’t see why the models made their predictions. To understand the context for predictions, the team created visual maps of the data, making complex information easier to interpret. They used clustering algorithms to automatically group similar materials. This analysis helped them spot patterns in how a material's composition affects its properties. The team was also able to categorize the materials into distinct groups, including seven important ferroelectric families, providing a global landscape of the entire compositional space. The team took a closer look at ABO3 Perovskites, a family of materials which are essential components in everyday electronic devices and energy storage technologies, such as smartphones, computers, and solar cells. Their visualizations showed a simple link between the basic structure of the material and its dielectric permittivity, which coincides with previous academic knowledge.This work advances our understanding of dielectric materials and moves research beyond traditional trial-and-error approaches. "By curating the largest dataset as ever and combining various machine-learning methods, we succeeded in visualizing the landscape of the entire compositional space in unprecedented detail," the team explained.The NIMS team plans to make the dataset publicly available next year, allowing scientists worldwide to leverage it for new discoveries. Future work may involve expanding data collection to include manufacturing methods and processing conditions, allowing for more comprehensive predictions that would link production processes to material properties. "We hope that this foundational work will inspire similar data collection initiatives and new approaches to materials discovery, ultimately leading to smarter materials development pathways that benefit society through improved electronic technologies," the researchers concluded. Further informationTomoki MurataMurata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Email: tomoki.murata258@murata.comYukari KatsuraNational Institute for Materials ScienceEmail: KATSURA.Yukari@nims.go.jpPaper: https://doi.org/10.1080/27660400.2025.2485018About Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods (STAM-M)STAM Methods is an open access sister journal of Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM), and focuses on emergent methods and tools for improving and/or accelerating materials developments, such as methodology, apparatus, instrumentation, modeling, high-through put data collection, materials/process informatics, databases, and programming. https://www.tandfonline.com/STAM-MDr Kazuya SaitoSTAM Methods Publishing DirectorEmail: SAITO.Kazuya@nims.go.jpPress release distributed by Asia Research News for Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年5月2日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 富衛集團有限公司（「富衛集團」或「富衛」）今天公布截至2025年3月31日止三個月的第一季度業績，新業務表現卓越。- 新業務合約服務邊際按年增長55%至4.65億美元。這增加了集團整體合約服務邊際的總結餘，並根據國際財務報告準則第17號隨著時間釋放至損益表。- 新業務銷售較去年同期增長46%，達6.79億美元。- 富衛集團於4月與 JA Worldwide 的合作關係再延長三年，透過其屢獲殊榮的「JA小財智．大夢想」課程提升亞洲小學生的理財素養。富衛集團行政總裁兼執行董事黃清風表示：「富衛集團在本年度開初即迎來強勁勢頭，憑藉以客為先的策略推動了一些令人矚目的新業務成果。我們繼續迅速應對客戶對保障、健康和儲蓄需求的演變，並於本季度推出了 10 款新產品，其中包括 FWD Private 的首個為高淨值人士而設的指數型萬用壽險產品。」黃清風補充：「集團在本季度表現出色，資產負債表保持強勁，然而，我們正密切關注全球金融市場的波動以及不確定的全球宏觀經濟前景。風險管理至關重要，富衛集團正採取審慎的態度，為各種可能的情況和結果做準備。」新業務指標的增長主要受惠於富衛運營的 10 個市場中的大多數市場的增長所推動。在香港特別行政區和澳門特別行政區，新業務銷售和新業務合約服務邊際增長勢頭延續，反映本地客戶和來自中國內地的訪客的需求。在泰國和柬埔寨地區業務分部，新業務指標受經濟狀況疲弱以及利率下降影響。新興市場分部的新業務銷售普遍錄得雙位數增長，而日本的新業務指標則維持穩定。 截至3月31日止季度^  百萬美元，百分比除外2024年2025年增長（以固定匯率按年計算） 新業務增長指標    新業務銷售46067946% 新業務合約服務邊際29746555% 新業務價值21528732% 關於富衛集團富衛集團為泛亞洲人壽及健康保險公司，服務約三千萬名客戶，業務遍及亞洲十個市場，包括印尼人民銀行人壽保險（BRI Life） 。富衛秉持以客為先的方針，利用數碼科技，致力為客戶帶來創新定位、簡單易明的產品和簡單的保險體驗。自2013年成立以來，富衛於部分全球發展最迅速的保險市場營運業務，專注為大眾創造保險新體驗。如欲了解更多資訊，請瀏覽 www.fwd.com^本新聞稿列載之截至2025年3月31日止三個月業績未經審計師審核，並與 2024 年同期比較。所有增長率均按固定匯率計算。新業務銷售以年化保費計算，由年度首年保費的100%及整付保費的10%之和組成。新業務合約服務邊際不包括一次性再保險合約對有效業務的影響。此譯本僅供參考，中英文版本倘出現任何歧異，概以英文版本為準。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, May 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – FWD Group Holdings Limited (“FWD Group” or “FWD”) today announced exceptionally strong first quarter new business highlights for the three months ended 31 March 2025.- New business contractual service margin (“New business CSM”) growth of 55 percent year-on-year, to US$465 million. This adds to the company’s overall CSM balance, which is released over time to its income statement under IFRS 17.- New business sales (“APE”) growth of 46 percent, compared to the same corresponding period last year, to US$679 million.- Extended FWD Group’s partnership with JA Worldwide in April for a further three years to help primary school students in Asia develop financial literacy, through the award-winning programme, JA SparktheDream.Huynh Thanh Phong, Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of FWD Group, said, “FWD Group had a very strong start to the year, with our customer-led strategy driving some incredible new business results. We continued to respond to rapidly evolving customer needs for protection, health, and savings, with 10 new products introduced in the quarter, including FWD Private’s first high-net-worth indexed universal life proposition.”“FWD Group had a terrific quarter and maintained a strong balance sheet, however, we’re keeping a close watch on the volatility in global financial markets and the uncertain global macro-economic outlook. Risk management is always a top priority and FWD Group is taking a prudent approach in preparing for a range of possible scenarios and outcomes,” added Huynh Thanh Phong.The growth in new business indicators was driven by most of the 10 markets FWD operates in.In Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR, the particularly strong trajectory of growth in new business sales and new business CSM continued, reflecting demand from both local and Mainland Chinese visitor customers.In the Thailand & Cambodia reporting segment, new business indicators were impacted by weaker economic conditions as well as lower interest rates.Double digit growth in new business sales in the company’s Emerging Markets segment was broad-based, while Japan posted steady new business indicators. Quarter ended 31 March^  US$ millions, except for percentages  20242025Growth(year on year CER basis) New business growth indicatorsNew business sales (APE)46067946% New business CSM29746555% Value of new business (VNB)21528732% About FWD GroupFWD Group is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business that serves approximately 30 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD’s customer-led and digitally enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. For more information, please visit www.fwd.comFor media inquiries, please contact: groupcommunications@fwd.comSource: FWD Group Holdings Limited^The unaudited results are for the three months ended 31 March 2025 and are compared to the same period in 2024. Growth rates are represented on a constant exchange rate (CER) basis. New business sales are calculated on an annual premium equivalent (APE) basis, based on 100 percent annual premiums and 10 percent single premiums. New business CSM excludes the impact of one-off reinsurance contracts on in-force business. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SAN RAMON, CA AND SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, May 1, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sensiba LLP, a Top-75 U.S. accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of AssuranceLab Pty. Ltd., a high-growth cybersecurity audit and risk assurance firm headquartered in Australia, with operations across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.This milestone expands Sensiba's international reach and deepens its security, privacy, and compliance framework capabilities. Together, the combined firm now supports over 2,300 startup and technology-driven enterprise clients worldwide-providing streamlined, high-quality audits across more than 15 compliance standards, including SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, CSA STAR, and HITRUST."We're honored to welcome AssuranceLab to Sensiba. Their reputation in the market is well-earned, driven by innovation, credibility, and a commitment to raising the bar for cybersecurity audits. What makes this such a strong fit is the alignment across our values and client service philosophies, as well as our vision for the future," said John Sensiba, managing partner at Sensiba."Both of our firms have built deep relationships with startups and technology companies, businesses that increasingly recognize how cyber threats, ESG risk, and privacy concerns impact investor confidence, market relevance, and talent retention in a global landscape. AssuranceLab's technology-forward approach and entrepreneurial spirit will be central to how we continue supporting clients with the insight, scale, and expertise they need for rapid growth."Both firms are Certified B Corporations, with a shared commitment to responsible business practices, transparency, and fostering healthy communities. This acquisition brings a broader range of services, including cybersecurity consulting and penetration testing, while maintaining a client-centric, tech-enabled audit experience that both teams are known for."We're excited to take this next step in AssuranceLab's journey," said Paul Wenham, cofounder and co-CEO of AssuranceLab and now a Sensiba partner. "Sensiba shares our client-first and technology-led approach to client service, and their people radiate the kind of values we deeply respect. Joining Sensiba gives us a platform to bring our innovative programs, audit models, and tech to a broader audience, and to have more impact as our clients navigate increasingly complex assurance and compliance challenges.""What excites us most about coming together with Sensiba is the opportunity to build on our tech-forward foundation while tapping into new expertise, geographies, and ideas," said Nicholas Lew Ton, cofounder and co-CEO of AssuranceLab and now a Sensiba partner. "The compliance and risk landscape is changing rapidly, and clients value innovation as we lead the next wave of modern, meaningful audits."Clients will continue working with their existing teams, and there will be no reintroductions or disruptions to service. What's new is the expanded scale, broader framework coverage, and global footprint across The Americas, APAC, and EMEA to better support their cross-border compliance needs and demonstrate their commitment to data security and privacy.About AssuranceLabAssuranceLab is a modern cybersecurity audit and advisory firm, serving hundreds of fast-growing digital businesses worldwide. Headquartered in Australia, the firm offers streamlined, tech-enabled compliance services across global frameworks. AssuranceLab is a Certified B Corp, recognized for its people-first culture and commitment to excellence. Learn more at AssuranceLab.cpa.About SensibaSensiba's global accounting, tax, risk assurance, and consulting services help businesses and people solve problems, establish trust, and build a foundation for sustainable growth. Independent and partner-owned, we're a top-75 U.S. firm with a global footprint, maintaining operations across The Americas, Europe, Australia, and beyond. We're passionate about collaborating with clients to increase efficiency, mitigate risk, and embrace emerging opportunities. As a certified B Corp, we foster a culture where people, families, and communities thrive. As a member of Morison Global, we support our clients' international accounting and tax needs. For more information, visit Sensiba.com.Contact:Marc Stevens, Brand & Communications Manager925-271-8700 x7166mstevens@sensiba.comSOURCE: Sensiba LLP Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- The seven lifestyle and licensing events organised by the HKTDC concluded successfully today, with buyer numbers increasing across all exhibitions and some 100,000 buyers from 131 countries and regions attending in total- Non-local buyers came primarily from Mainland China, Taiwan and Malaysia, underscoring Hong Kong’s influence as an international trade platform- On-site surveys conducted at the events indicated that nearly half of respondents (49.2%) expected overall sales to rise in the next one to two yearsHONG KONG, Apr 30, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The seven large-scale trade events organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), covering lifestyle products and licensing opportunities, concluded successfully today, with buyer numbers increasing across all exhibitions and some 100,000 buyers from 131 countries and regions attending for on-site purchasing and business negotiations. Among the lifestyle fairs, the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair recorded some 36,000 buyers, Home InStyle attracted over 20,000 buyers, Fashion InStyle drew over 11,000 buyers, while the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong saw over 11,000 buyers attend the concurrent events. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) attracted over 20,000 buyers, and the Asian Licensing Conference (ALC) featured nearly 20 international licensing industry leaders as speakers. Non-local buyers at the six fairs came primarily from Mainland China, Taiwan and Malaysia, highlighting Hong Kong’s influence as an international trade platform.Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: “The seven major events held by the HKTDC in late April brought together some 6,000 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions. Despite the current challenges in the global economic and trade environment, we actively attracted buyers to our fairs to enhance trade resilience and assist exhibitors in gaining a foothold in new markets such as the Middle East and ASEAN regions. The HKTDC remains committed to promoting cross-sector and international trade cooperation among exhibitors, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as an international trade hub and showcasing its unique advantage in building connections regionally and globally.”Nearly half of respondents forecast sales growthTo gain deeper insights into current trends in the lifestyle products industry, the HKTDC conducted a survey of 1,583 exhibitors and buyers at the Gifts & Premium Fair, Home InStyle, and Fashion InStyle. Key market overview and product trends include:- Nearly half of respondents (49.2%) expected their overall sales would rise in the next one to two years, while 44.5% foresaw that sales will remain stable. The greatest challenges identified were growing protectionist measures (45.7%), fluctuations in the global economy (43.3%) and the impact of inflation (32.0%).- Respondents believed sales prospects are promising or very promising over the next two years in Mainland China (77.3%), India (74.2%), Taiwan (67.6%), Republic of Korea (66.4%) and ASEAN countries (65.8%).- The following are the markets that the respondents are actively exploring: Europe (30.5%), ASEAN countries (17.2%), Japan (13.1%), North America (12.3%) and Republic of Korea (9.5%).- In the gifts and premium market, respondents believed cultural gifts (17.6%), tech gifts (17.0%) and fashion accessories (16.9%) had the most growth potential.- In the furniture and houseware market, smart home technology (21.0%), designer furniture and houseware products (17.0%) and kitchenware and tableware (15.7%) were considered to have the most growth potential.- Respondents identified womenswear (40.3%), urban clothing (39.1%), and fashion accessories (32.0%) as having the most growth potential in the fashion market.Concurrent mega events create synergies and promote new market opportunitiesThe seven concurrent events this year, spanning gifts, houseware, fashion, printing and packaging and IP licensing, helped to foster cross-industry collaboration for exhibitors and buyers. Jimmy Lo, Business Strategy Manager of Homelover Products Limited, a Hong Kong exhibitor at Home InStyle, said: “The number of new buyers visiting our booth has doubled over last year, coming mainly from Asia, the Middle East and South America. The fair attracted fashion buyers and also drew a children’s product exhibitor’s interest in partnering with us to develop eco-friendly tableware. It is expected that this fair will bring us approximately US$100,000 in sales.” A German buyer at the Gifts & Premium Fair, Michael Baumann, a partner in Know How International GmbH & Co KG, said: “I sourced products from India, Vietnam and Bangladesh as souvenirs and giveaways for the European football league. Additionally, I identified a sports bag supplier and a recycled paper box supplier from Mainland China, as well as a metal souvenir supplier from Hong Kong, with a potential total order value of approximately US$2.3 million to US$2.8 million. I am also highly interested in the licensed animated characters from a mainland exhibitor, with a potential order value of up to US$600,000.”In response to global trade challenges, exhibitors are prioritising market diversification and actively pursuing new customer acquisition. Hong Kong exhibitor Moral Team Holdings Ltd has participated in the Gifts & Premium Fair for 17 years, focusing on the development of eco-friendly bag products. The company’s Marketing & Ecommerce Manager, Charlotte Chui, said: “The new US tariff policies have impacted 10% of our export share, prompting us to focus more on the Asian market at this stage. The Gifts & Premium Fair has provided us with a platform to connect with buyers from Japan, Singapore and Taiwan. Our mid- to long-term plan is expanding into the Australian and European markets. The concurrent fairs have attracted interest from fashion and houseware buyers. On the first day alone, we secured several orders from the Asian market and anticipate achieving total sales of over US$500,000 at the fair.”Fairs drive the development of high-value cultural and creative industriesCultural and creative products that combine design and functionality are attracting significant attention from buyers. Stanley Kwok, Director of KnitWarm Ltd, a Hong Kong exhibitor at Home InStyle, said “We showcased our patented heat-conductive smart textile technology products in the Cultural and Creative Avenue and Gerontech Living Pavilion. Buyers from Japan, Mainland China, Malaysia, Singapore, the UK and the US, as well as social workers in Hong Kong, have expressed interest in our four-in-one warmer blanket cushions and warmer band series. We are confident that the fair will generate at least US$200,000 in sales for our company.” Taiwan buyer William Wu, owner of Royal Best Group Corp, said: “I was impressed by the home trends highlighted in the collaboration between the Cultural and Creative Avenue and Pantone. I connected with exhibitors from the Czech Republic, Taiwan, Hong Kong and more, and plan to make purchases of houseware products totalling US$50,000 to US$100,000 this year. I’m particularly interested in the Czech incense stick holder and look forward to future collaboration opportunities.” Global new materials at Fashion InStyle drive cross-sector interestThis year saw the launch of NEXT@Fashion InStyle at Fashion InStyle a new highlighted zone organised by the HKTDC and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the HKSAR Government. Han Chong, founder and creative director of Self-Portrait, joined as the zone’s ambassador. NEXT@Fashion InStyle was dedicated to establishing a collaborative platform for sustainable and new materials for buyers and exhibitors, as well as designer brands, successfully connecting a buyer from Malaysia, Richard Tsen, founder of CollbStore, with Indonesian exhibitor PT Miko Bahtera Nusantara (MYCL). Mr Tsen said: “I am very interested in the company’s mushroom leather material and was amazed by its solidness and coating after the baking process. This inspired me to apply it to my designer label. I also referred them to the Malaysian Furniture Design Institute to let them explore the creation of mushroom leather furniture. I believe it has the potential to make a significant impact and resonate within the Malaysian and wider Asian market.”Mary Ma, owner-principal of Textile Library, a mainland exhibitor at Fashion InStyle, expressed keen interest in leveraging the exhibition to explore establishing a base in Hong Kong. She said: “Hong Kong is a vibrant crossroads where eastern and western cultures meet. It connects factories across Southeast Asia and attracts European and American buyers.” Chinamind Next Interculture Group, the parent company of renowned fashion industry publication WWD China, also recognised the strategic advantages of Hong Kong as a gateway connecting the mainland with the world, signing a memorandum of understanding with the HKTDC during the fair.Diverse creativity unlocks new licensing opportunitiesChengdu Chenghau Butterflies Huatian Culture Development Co Ltd, one of the exhibitors at the HKILS, signed a cooperation agreement with Sureka.Z Limited worth RMB2 million during the show. The former granted Sureka.Z Limited the performance rights for 10 shows of Panda the Musical in Hong Kong and Macao. At the ALC, meanwhile, leaders from the industry shared their insights on the trends and opportunities in the creative industry. Gabriel Kwong, Panda IP Creator, Ocean Park Hong Kong and Co-Founder of Air World Limited said: “Our edge is being able to see the world from a panda's perspective, and as a park that raises pandas we can immediately gather real-life materials and transform them into IP content. The interplay between reality and virtual elements makes our IP increasingly entertaining."The Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong also created business opportunities for the industry. Zahoor A Qurashi, CEO of Regal Pack, a buyer from the UK, shared: “The fair featured a wide range of sustainable products, including luxury options such as skincare and perfume packaging, as well as ribbons, alongside practical everyday solutions like food and beverage packaging. I placed an order worth US$80,000 with one supplier and am optimistic about future collaborations. Additionally, I made an initial order of US$40,000 with another supplier for heat-expandable cups, which has the potential to grow significantly, possibly reaching US$1 million.” Seamless online-offline integration drives business engagementThe seven events adopted the EXHIBITION+ online-offline integrated model, enabling buyers to continue discussions with exhibitors online during and after the fairs, extending business interactions beyond the physical event.  Photo download: https://bit.ly/44bMnphThe seven HKTDC lifestyle and licensing events concluded successfully today, attracting some 100,000 buyers from 131 countries and regions for on-site procurement.The Joint Networking Reception for the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair and Home InStyle 2025 was held on Sunday, celebrating the 40th edition of the Gifts Fair. Joining the event were Legislative Council President Andrew Leung (front row, third from left), HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong (front row, third from right), HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chong (front row, far left), HKTDC Home InStyle and Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair Organising Committee Chairman Jeffrey Lam (front row, second from left), The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association Chairman Eric Sun (front row, second from right), and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited Deputy Managing Director Diane Chen (front row, far right).The Hall of Fine Designs at the Gifts & Premium Fair featured renowned brands, including Hong Kong exhibitor China Pearl (HK) Company Limited which showcased Thomson Pottery’s exquisite porcelain tableware.Home InStyle collaborated with the European Product Design Award to present the “Best of Show Award”, recognising innovative houseware designs, with seven winning entries standing out this year.Funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission, Home InStyle introduced the Gerontech Living Pavilion in 2025, showcasing innovative products and solutions for the elderly from more than 10 local companies.At Fashion InStyle, some exhibitors expressed an interest in establishing a presence in Hong Kong, using the fair as a platform to explore opportunities. They included first-time exhibitor Textile Library from Hangzhou, which successfully attracted buyers from Europe, the United States and Southeast Asia.Fashion InStyle launched the new NEXT@Fashion InStyle highlighted zone this year, holding a fashion parade to showcase garments designed by five Hong Kong designers using advanced fashion materials.WWD China co-organised a seminar titled "Upstream Circularity: Designing and Constructing a Closed-Loop System for the Fashion Industry" with the HKTDC. It brought together experts, scholars, material suppliers and brand representatives to share innovative ideas and practical strategies with industry representatives.DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong showcased a wide range of premium packaging products for jewellery, fine wines, watches and cosmetics.Raistlin Lau (back row, seventh from left), Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, joined HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Patrick Lau (back row, sixth from left) and other guests to visit the “Hong Kong Licensing Force” showcase on the first day of the Hong Kong International Licensing Show.WebsitesHKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enHong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkgiftspremiumfair/enHome InStyle: https://www.hktdc.com/event/homeinstyle/enFashion InStyle: https://www.hktdc.com/event/fashioninstyle/enHong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkprintpackfair/enDeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong: https://www.hktdc.com/event/deluxeprintpackhk/enHong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hklicensingshow/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Home InStyleFraser LiTel: (852) 2584 4369Email: fraser.li@hktdc.orgFashion InStyleSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgHK Gifts & Premium Fair, HK International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong KongWinnie KanTel: (852) 2584 4055Email: winnie.wy.kan@hktdc.orgHK International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing ConferenceKaty WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.