「更新版」邁克爾·阿什克羅夫特的新書骯髒政治,骯髒時代:我與Wapping及新工黨的鬥爭 Business

「更新版」邁克爾·阿什克羅夫特的新書骯髒政治,骯髒時代:我與Wapping及新工黨的鬥爭

(SeaPRwire) - 倫敦, 2026年3月26日 — 現已上市 DIRTY POLITICS, DIRTY TIMES 我與Wapping及新工黨的鬥爭 麥克爾·阿什克羅夫特 著 2026年更新版 – 收錄從未公開的照片及全新後記 定價:£11.99(平裝) 立即從Biteback或Amazon訂購 1999年夏天,麥克爾·阿什克羅夫特(現為阿什克羅夫特勳爵)成為協同行動攻擊的目標,企圖將他從保守黨財務主管的位置上趕下台。攻擊他的是《泰晤士報》(The Times)和托尼·布萊爾領導的新工黨政府。最終目標是威廉·黑格(現為黑格勳爵)——如果他的財務主管被迫離任,其領導地位將動搖,黨的財務狀況也會受到削弱。 本書是阿什克羅夫特勳爵六年鬥爭的個人記述:首先是抵抗一系列完全不合理的攻擊,然後是洗刷受損的名聲,最後是揭露針對他的骯髒伎倆——其中一些甚至利用了犯罪行為的成果。 Wapping和新工黨後來發現,他們對上了一個強大、足智多謀且堅定的對手——這個人接著揭露了全國性報紙新聞業和英國政治中不可接受的一面。本書為這位本質上低調的人的非凡人生帶來了新的啟示。阿什克羅夫特勳爵對保守黨及其價值觀的承諾一如既往,他也揭露了自己如何幫助該黨度過其歷史上最動盪的時期之一。 然而,本書以積極的筆調結束——80歲的阿什克羅夫特勳爵依然充滿活力,仍舊熱情投入工作與他所熱愛的事物。這些包括他多元化的商業利益、慈善工作、寫作、民調、倡導勇敢精神,以及支持烏克蘭對抗俄羅斯的戰爭。 作者 KCMG PC阿什克羅夫特勳爵是國際商人、慈善家、作家和民調專家。他曾任保守黨副主席,現任國際民主聯盟名譽主席。他是Crimestoppers的創始人兼董事會主席、情報兵團博物館副贊助人、阿什克羅夫特科技學院董事會主席、國際戰略研究協會高級研究員、皇家人道協會終身理事、安格利亞魯斯金大學前校長,以及帝國戰爭博物館前受托人。阿什克羅夫特勳爵是獲獎作家,已撰寫超過30本其他著作,主要涉及政治和勇敢精神。他的政治著作包括戴維·卡梅倫、凱米·巴登諾奇、雅各布·里斯-莫格、里希·蘇納克、基爾·斯塔默爵士、安吉拉·雷納和凱莉·強生的傳記。他在《英雄》系列中關於英勇事跡的七本書包括兩本關於維多利亞十字勳章的著作。 www.LordAshcroft.comwww.LordAshcroftPolls.comwww.LordAshcroftWildlife.comwww.LordAshcroftMedalCollection.comX 及 Facebook:@LordAshcroft 《DIRTY POLITICS, DIRTY TIMES》好評 「任何想了解近年政治和新工黨手法的人都需要閱讀這本書。」 黑格勳爵 「我認識的人中,很少有人能在本書描述的攻擊下倖存。我只知道一個人能以如此勇敢堅定的態度回應。」 阿曼達·普拉特爾,作家及廣播員 立即訂購 欲訂購《DIRTY POLITICS, DIRTY TIMES》的更新版,請點擊以下鏈接。提供平裝版和電子書版。 透過Biteback訂購透過Amazon訂購 照片 – http://rssdatabase.tickerwit.com/images/193/112193_3.jpg標誌 – http://rssdatabase.tickerwit.com/images/193/112193_2.jpg 本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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Mercanto Holdings Inc. 公布2026年第二季度財務業績並提供魁北克產品推出的商業更新 Business

Mercanto Holdings Inc. 公布2026年第二季度財務業績並提供魁北克產品推出的商業更新

(SeaPRwire) - 蒙特婁, 2026年3月25日 – Mercanto Holdings Inc. (TSXV: MUSH)(以下簡稱「Mercanto」或「本公司」)今日公佈其2026財年第二季度的財務業績。本公司截至2026年1月31日止期間的未經審計合併財務報表,以及相關的管理層討論與分析(「MD&A」),均可在SEDAR+上的本公司檔案中查閱。 2026年第二季度財務亮點 收入達 2,076,820美元,而去年同期為 1,003,116美元(年增107%); 毛利達 464,845美元,而去年同期為 196,413美元(年增137%); EBITDA達 252,233美元,而去年同期為 (96,038)美元(改善348,271美元,轉為正EBITDA); 淨利潤達 177,785美元,而去年同期為淨虧損 (109,215)美元(改善287,000美元); 截至本新聞稿發布之日,本公司已履行其大麻消費稅義務,所有到期款項均已全額及時支付; 除租賃負債外,本公司無長期債務; 截至本新聞稿發布之日,本公司已發行普通股51,674,683股,反映自2021年末上市以來稀釋程度有限。 商業更新 除了財務業績外,Mercanto還提供了以下關於支持其魁北克市場策略的產品計畫更新。 本公司預計於2026年8月推出新的CBD 10毫克膠囊形式(每容器30粒膠囊)。該產品將與Mercanto現有的CBD 50毫克膠囊一同在店內銷售,擴大本公司在CBD膠囊類別的市場佔有率並拓寬其零售產品線。管理層認為,較低劑量形式是對現有較高劑量膠囊的補充,旨在滿足不同的消費者群體,而非取代現有產品。 Mercanto已透過魁北克政府的大麻電子商務平台在線上提供CBD 50毫克和CBD 100毫克膠囊。截至2026年8月,本公司預計全套四種SKU的CBD膠囊產品線將在線上提供,包括: CBD 10毫克膠囊 CBD 25毫克膠囊 CBD 50毫克膠囊 CBD 100毫克膠囊 儘管全套產品將在線上提供,但該類別的銷售仍主要由零售分銷驅動。店內新增CBD 10毫克膠囊擴大了Mercanto的零售產品線,預計將為本公司的CBD類別收入帶來增量貢獻。 Mercanto也正準備於2026年6月推出注入式預捲產品,以增加本公司在注入式產品領域的市場佔有率,這是魁北克增長最快的衍生產品類別之一。 關於 Mercanto Holdings Inc. Mercanto Holdings Inc.是一家專注於魁北克市場的大麻公司,其策略核心是在本公司認為可以建立差異化地位並推動盈利增長的類別中開發、推出和商業化大麻產品。 欲了解更多資訊,請參閱本公司在SEDAR+上的公開文件。 前瞻性資訊 本新聞稿包含適用加拿大證券法規定義的「前瞻性資訊」。本新聞稿中的前瞻性資訊包括但不限於以下聲明:本公司CBD 10毫克膠囊和注入式預捲產品預計的推出時間;本公司CBD膠囊形式在線上和店內預計的供應情況;新產品對收入的預計貢獻;本公司在魁北克CBD膠囊類別中的預計地位;以及本公司的業務策略、增長計畫和商業前景。 前瞻性資訊基於多項假設,包括但不限於關於本公司產品持續需求、成功產品推出、製造和供應鏈連續性、省級上市和分銷流程的時間和結果,以及一般經濟和監管條件的假設。前瞻性資訊受已知和未知風險、不確定性及其他因素的影響,其中許多因素超出本公司的控制範圍,可能導致實際結果、表現或成就與此類前瞻性資訊所表達或暗示的內容存在重大差異。此類因素包括但不限於與產品推出延遲、省級採購決策變化、消費者偏好變化、價格壓力、競爭發展、供應中斷、監管發展以及本公司持續披露記錄中描述的其他風險因素相關的風險。 讀者應注意不要過度依賴前瞻性資訊。儘管本公司認為此類前瞻性資訊中反映的假設和預期是合理的,但無法保證此類資訊將被證明是準確的。除適用法律要求外,本公司不承擔更新或修改任何前瞻性資訊的義務,無論是因新資訊、未來事件或其他原因。 來源:Mercanto Holdings Inc.本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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PA Lottery Player Secures $1.5M from Scratch-Off Ticket iGame

PA Lottery Player Secures $1.5M from Scratch-Off Ticket

(AsiaGameHub) - The Pennsylvania Lottery has revealed that one of its authorized sellers sold a $1.5 million-winning ticket. Per the announcement, this lucky ticket was purchased at a women’s hospital in Pittsburgh. Winning Ticket Sold at Pittsburgh Women’s Hospital Lottery representatives noted that the fortunate Allegheny County ticket holder bought their ticket at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, 300 Halket St., Pittsburgh. The store will receive a $10,000 reward for selling the ticket, as per the lottery’s policy. The Pennsylvania Lottery also shared that the still-unidentified player chose a Cash Spectacular ticket. For context, Cash Spectacular is a $30 game where players can win prizes of up to $1.5 million—and this winner claimed one of the game’s top prizes. As of the time of this writing, eight top prizes of $1.5 million remain unclaimed in the game. Additionally, three second-tier prizes of $150,000 are still up for grabs. According to official Pennsylvania Lottery data, the overall odds of winning any prize from Cash Spectacular—including break-even prizes—are 1 in 3.57. BetMGM Fined by PGCB In other Pennsylvania-related news, the state’s regulator, PGCB, recently fined BetMGM over inadequate know-your-customer procedures across its betting platforms. These lax controls allowed fraudsters to exploit the platform using fake accounts and illicit funds. The PGCB also added 16 people to the state’s involuntary self-exclusion lists. Four of these individuals were banned from gambling because they visited Pennsylvania casinos while leaving their children unattended in the casinos’ parking lots. Leaving minors unattended is strictly prohibited in Pennsylvania, as it poses significant risks. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Powerball Awards $1 Million to Florida Player, $2 Million to Massachusetts Player iGame

Powerball Awards $1 Million to Florida Player, $2 Million to Massachusetts Player

(AsiaGameHub) - Two Powerball players became instant millionaires following the latest drawing, with a Florida ticket holder securing $1 million and a Massachusetts participant winning $2 million. Meanwhile, the game's grand prize rolled over again, climbing to an estimated $166 million for the upcoming Saturday draw. Two New Millionaires Forged by Powerball As noted, Powerball has produced two more second-tier $1 million winners from Florida and Massachusetts, who correctly selected all five white ball numbers. The winning combination was 7, 21, 55, 56, and 64, with the red Powerball number 26. The Florida Match 5 winner receives $1 million, while the Massachusetts winner's prize is doubled to $2 million due to the Power Play add-on. For the Wednesday draw, the Power Play multiplier was 4x. Consequently, two of the five players who matched four white balls plus the Powerball earned $200,000, a boost from the standard $50,000 prize. The other three winners will collect $50,000 each. Before the draw, the jackpot was $148 million, with a cash value of $66.9 million. With no top-prize winner, it has grown to $166 million, offering a cash payout of $75.2 million. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday. Mega Millions Players Won Big Separately, Mega Millions recently awarded $2 million and $3 million prizes to players in California and New Jersey, respectively. This follows shortly after the first Mega Millions jackpot of 2026, a massive $536 million, was claimed by an Illinois winner known as "Lucky Lady." Just days after that win, another Mega Millions jackpot of $60 million was awarded to a ticket holder in Ohio. For Powerball, the most recent grand prize was won by a player in Arkansas. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Bwin Faces Fine in Denmark for Misleading “Risk-Free” Promotion iGame

Bwin Faces Fine in Denmark for Misleading “Risk-Free” Promotion

(AsiaGameHub) - Entain’s Bwin brand has been fined in Denmark over a gambling campaign that advertised "risk-free" bets to customers. Beyond being potentially harmful, the campaign was deceptive because the so-called risk-free bets were not truly without risk. There Were Some Strings Attached A $77,200 fine was imposed on Entain’s local subsidiary, ElectraWorks Limited, following a marketing campaign that promised customers "risk-free" bets. The campaign was linked to a promotion enabling players to place wagers of up to DKK 500 ($77) or DKK 1,000 ($154) as "risk-free." However, in reality, players were not given actual refunds; instead, they received their lost bet as a free betting token. Moreover, if wagers made using these free betting tokens resulted in a win, only the net difference would be paid out, not the full amount. This scenario played out for one customer, who placed a DKK 1,000 bet on bwin.dk, lost, and received a free bet. After using the free bet, he won, but the payout was just DKK 15 ($2.32). A court complaint was then filed, and ElectraWorks ultimately pleaded guilty. The Company Pleaded Guilty and Was Fined The initial fine was set at DKK 1 million, considering the seriousness of the violation and that these promotions ran for multiple years, targeting potentially vulnerable groups. However, the penalty was later reduced by half to DKK 500,000 ($77,200) because of various delays. The fine was calculated based on the funds ElectraWorks allocated to the campaign. Meanwhile, consumer ombudsman Torben Jensen stressed that when gambling companies claim to offer risk-free gambling, it must be genuinely risk-free and not subject customers to any financial risk. Consequently, ElectraWorks’ campaign can be deemed clearly misleading, as players were indeed at risk of losing money. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Formula 1 renews Allwyn partnership following 1.8 billion TV views in 2025 iGame

Formula 1 renews Allwyn partnership following 1.8 billion TV views in 2025

(AsiaGameHub) - Formula 1 has prolonged its partnership with Allwyn via a new multi-year agreement, following a successful first season of collaboration. The sport has seen rapid global expansion in recent years, and this deal comes after a season in which it reached 827 million fans and achieved a cumulative global TV audience of 1.8 billion. The extended partnership with the UK’s National Lottery operator focuses on boosting fan engagement through digital channels. “We’re delighted to be expanding and enhancing our partnership with Allwyn, bringing benefits to our fans and the communities where we race,” said Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer, Formula 1. “Our work with Allwyn reflects our shared commitment to creating a positive legacy and using innovation to deliver new fan experiences—both for those watching from home and at our global events. “Allwyn is a strong and valued partner to Formula 1, contributing to the growth of the sport and benefiting the people it reaches worldwide.” Trends continue for Allwyn and Formula 1 A key new element is Allwyn’s integration into the Formula 1 Predict platform, where fans can predict race outcomes during a Grand Prix weekend. The new “Allwyn League” will offer prizes including race tickets, Paddock Club access, and exclusive memorabilia, while the company will have increased visibility during the formation lap of selected races throughout the season. The Formula 1 Allwyn Global Community Awards programme, launched in 2025, will expand in 2026 to support up to eight organizations across host cities—doubling the number of beneficiaries from its first year. Pavel Turek, Chief Officer of Global Partnerships at Allwyn, said: “We are thrilled to take our official partnership with Formula 1 to the next level, marking our most significant long-term commitment to the sport to date. “By continuing our collaboration, we are reaffirming our shared belief in the power of Formula 1 to reach and inspire a global audience. “This next chapter allows us to deepen that connection further through the launch of the Allwyn League fan experience, our headline partnership of the Formation Lap, and the expansion of our Formula 1 Allwyn Global Community Award programme. “We will ensure the excitement of the track delivers a rewarding experience for fans and a lasting positive impact for the communities we visit.” Allwyn is just one of many industry operators to have engaged with Formula 1 in recent years, having already partnered with the McLaren team. Earlier this month, Super Group-owned Betway was announced as the first official betting operator of the sport in a multi-year partnership. Before that, the company had also launched a branding partnership with the Atlassian Williams Racing team. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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DraftKings Unveils Historical Betting Product DK Replay in Oregon iGame

DraftKings Unveils Historical Betting Product DK Replay in Oregon

(AsiaGameHub) - U.S. sports betting giant DraftKings has introduced a new product named DK Replay. This offering will first be accessible in Oregon and will capitalize on the thrill of historical betting markets focused on Major League Baseball. DK Replay Goes Live in Oregon Yesterday, DraftKings rolled out DK Replay in Oregon, giving MLB fans a fresh way to engage with sports betting. The product enables qualified users to place pitch-by-pitch bets on hundreds of thousands of past plate appearances. The launch of DK Replay received approval from the Oregon Lottery and is available via the most recent update of the DraftKings Sportsbook app. DraftKings noted that DK Replay lets users bet on “anonymized MLB plate appearances from recent seasons.” Once users open the feature, they’ll see an anonymous pitcher-batter matchup. Athletes are categorized as bronze, silver, or gold based on key statistics from the original game, helping users evaluate the matchup. Users get the chance to bet on whether the next pitch will be a ball, strike, or result in play. Following this, the outcome is shown and the bet is scored. Once the user completes the entire plate appearance or fails to bet before the pitch clock expires, full details of the matchup—including the athletes’ names and original game info—are disclosed. A Novel Way to Enjoy Betting Initially, DK Replay will be restricted to users in Oregon. But the company mentioned in its announcement that it’s looking into expanding the product to other markets as well. Corey Gottlieb, chief product officer at DraftKings, shared his thoughts on the launch, stating that it will offer MLB fans a unique experience. DK Replay offers a new experience for our customers, allowing them to tap into the excitement of pitch-by-pitch betting in a unique historical environment. With DK Replay, we’re able to offer an experience that will allow customers to enjoy their favorite sports no matter the time of year. Corey Gottlieb, CPO, DraftKings Similar to all other DraftKings products, DK Replay is supported by the company’s standard set of responsible gaming tools, which let users monitor their activity, set spending limits, and prevent overspending. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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澤倫斯基稱美國將烏克蘭安全保證與割讓頓巴斯有關,白宮否認 News

澤倫斯基稱美國將烏克蘭安全保證與割讓頓巴斯有關,白宮否認

(SeaPRwire) - 烏克蘭總統沃洛德米爾·澤連斯基(Volodymyr Zelenskyy)在週四發布的路透社(Reuters)專訪中表示,美國對烏克蘭的安全保證與基輔將東部頓巴斯(Donbas)地區割讓給俄羅斯作為潛在和平協議的一部分綁定在一起。澤連斯基說:「一旦烏克蘭準備好從頓巴斯撤軍,美國方面就準備在高層敲定這些保證。」他形容這項提議可能會破壞烏克蘭的防禦以及更廣泛的歐洲安全。但一位不具名的美國官員告訴 Digital,這項說法並不屬實。澤連斯基的言論顯示,唐納·川普(Donald Trump)總統越來越強烈地要求迅速結束戰爭——這場戰爭在俄羅斯2022年入侵後已進入第四年。澤連斯基暗示,川普政府的做法部分受到全球其他危機的影響,包括涉及伊朗的持續衝突。澤連斯基說:「中東地區對川普總統肯定有影響。不幸的是,在我看來,川普總統仍然選擇對烏克蘭方面施加更大壓力的策略。」美國、俄羅斯和烏克蘭之間的談判已於2026年在阿布達比(Abu Dhabi)和日內瓦(Geneva)舉行,但關鍵問題仍未解決,包括烏克蘭未來的安全如何得到保證,以及誰將資助其長期防禦。澤連斯基警告,放棄頓巴斯將把烏克蘭重兵佈防的防線交給俄羅斯,削弱基輔的立場,並可能為未來的侵略鋪平道路。他說:「我非常希望美國方面能理解,我國的東部地區是我們安全保證的一部分。」俄羅斯總統弗拉基米爾·普丁(Vladimir Putin)長期以來一直堅稱,完全控制頓巴斯是莫斯科戰爭目標的核心。儘管俄羅斯軍隊取得了進展,但路透社引用的分析師表示,進展緩慢,奪取剩餘領土可能需要大量時間和人力。澤連斯基還警告,莫斯科賭注如果談判陷入僵局,華盛頓將失去興趣。他說:「俄羅斯指望美國沒有力量或耐心來結束這一切。」儘管談判存在緊張局勢,澤連斯基仍感謝川普政府繼續交付愛國者(Patriot)飛彈防禦系統——烏克蘭依賴該系統攔截俄羅斯的彈道飛彈。他說:「對我們的交付並未停止。我非常感謝川普總統及其團隊。」同時補充說供應仍然不足。在外交努力的同時,澤連斯基表示將擴大烏克蘭作為安全提供者的角色,特別是在中東地區——該地區國家正在尋求解決大規模無人機和飛彈威脅的方案。澤連斯基週四在X上寫道:「美國已就其中東國家的基地問題與我們聯繫。」並補充說沙烏地阿拉伯、卡達、阿拉伯聯合大公國、巴林、約旦和科威特也已與烏克蘭接觸。他表示,烏克蘭團隊已經在當地分享作戰經驗,特別是在對抗大規模無人機攻擊方面。他寫道:「無論中東地區有多少愛國者、THAAD或其他防空系統,這都不夠。有專門設計用於對抗重型無人機攻擊的現代攔截器。」澤連斯基還表示,烏克蘭正在探索國防貿易安排,提供出售多餘系統和專業知識,同時尋求獲得目前缺乏的防空飛彈。他寫道:「資金是當今最稀缺的資源。」並指出烏克蘭的國防工業目前約以一半產能運作,需要額外融資來擴大無人機生產。在與聯合遠征部隊(Joint Expeditionary Force)峰會演講相關的單獨貼文中,澤連斯基強調烏克蘭的戰場經驗可以在歐洲和全球安全中發揮更廣泛的作用。他寫道:「我們有這種經驗……讓我們進一步整合所有這些。」呼籲與歐洲伙伴深化合作,並警告歐洲大陸必須建立自己的防空系統生產能力,而不是依賴外部供應商。路透社(Reuters)對本文有貢獻。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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Gambling.com Announces Major Leadership Transitions Ahead of AGM iGame

Gambling.com Announces Major Leadership Transitions Ahead of AGM

(AsiaGameHub) - Gambling.com Group, a premier gaming affiliate, has declared that Charles Gillespie, its co-founder, CEO, and chair, will transition to the role of executive chair. Concurrently, Kevin McCrystle, co-founder and current chief operating officer, will be promoted to CEO. These changes will become official following the company's imminent Annual General Meeting. Leadership Transition Marks New Growth Chapter The company commended Gillespie's exceptional guidance, which propelled its evolution from a startup concept to a dominant affiliate and the first publicly listed online gambling affiliate in the United States. Michael Quartieri, the group's lead independent director, stated that Gillespie's foresight and two-decade service as CEO have established him as "one of the longest-serving and most successful CEOs in online gambling history." Quartieri expressed gratitude for Gillespie's tenure as CEO and anticipation for his contributions as executive chair. Quartieri also lauded McCrystle as an "exceptional leader," affirming his suitability for the chief executive position. Founders Express Commitment to Company's Future McCrystle remarked on his new appointment, stating he is honored by the board's significant confidence and is eager to assume the CEO role to guide the company's next stage of development. While we advance our strategic plans, I am excited to assume the CEO position and steer the entire Company with our founder-led values, optimally preparing Gambling.com Group for sustained expansion. Kevin McCrystle, CEO appointee, Gambling.com Gillespie noted that Gambling.com has been central to his adult life and holds great personal significance. He expressed his satisfaction at the chance to continue shaping the business together with Kevin. As we expand our sports data services, transform our marketing operations, and adopt an AI-driven approach, the timing is ideal to renew our leadership structure and empower our most capable leader to fully direct all business divisions. Charles Gillespie, executive chair appointee, Gambling.com The company announced that both founders will co-host the Q1 2026 earnings conference call, scheduled for mid-May 2026. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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California Player Wins $3.665 Million in Mega Millions iGame

California Player Wins $3.665 Million in Mega Millions

(AsiaGameHub) - Per the California State Lottery, a fortunate player took home $3.665 million by matching the five winning numbers—4, 13, 52, 53, and 69—on a Mega Millions ticket purchased at Chill Out Smoke Shop in Torrance. The winner walks away with more than $3.6 million. The shop, situated at 4437 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite B, in […] This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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EGBA warns Brussels about rampant offshore gambling iGame

EGBA warns Brussels about rampant offshore gambling

(AsiaGameHub) - Europe's gambling industry is taking an active role in the European Commission's (EC) initiative to combat online fraud throughout the continent. Early this year, the EC started developing an action plan designed to enhance cross-border cooperation among member states in tackling online organised crime. To build a comprehensive strategy, the EC invited stakeholders to provide feedback and share best practices for combating fraud schemes, including gambling industry representatives who have long been fighting the black market. As a sector representative, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) responded to the EC's request for input by highlighting how illegal gambling providers target unsuspecting players by masquerading as licensed operators. To support its position, EGBA provided evidence including websites with domain names that closely mimic those of legitimate operators, exploiting the regulated market's reputation. Additional evidence revealed illegal mobile gambling apps on Google and Apple platforms, black market promotions on social media, and phishing schemes. The trade association also reminded the EC that illegal gambling platforms accounted for approximately 27%, or €18 billion, of Europe's total online gambling market GGR in 2025. This exposes players to considerable risk, as these platforms lack the protections offered by licensed operators and instead heighten the risk of identity theft, financial losses, and problem gambling. Dr Ekaterina Hartmann, Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at EGBA, stated: "Our collected evidence demonstrates how fraudsters are systematically exploiting consumer trust in the licensed gambling sector, endangering European consumers and enabling the illegal online gambling market to expand. "From counterfeit websites and fraudulent applications to phishing operations and social media fraud, these threats resurface as fast as they are removed. Piecemeal national responses to such fraud are insufficient – we require coordinated EU-wide action to prevent consumers and legitimate operators from facing an uphill struggle against fraud." The EC's Action Plan on Combating Online Fraud is anticipated to be adopted in the second quarter of 2026. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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New Jersey Moves Forward With a Bill Seeking to Ban Microbets iGame

New Jersey Moves Forward With a Bill Seeking to Ban Microbets

(AsiaGameHub) - Supported by Senators Paul Moriarty and Patrick Diegnan, a New Jersey Senate committee has advanced Senate Bill 2160, which aims to ban “microbets.” These wagers allow gamblers to bet on the specific outcome of the very next play or action within a game. New Jersey Senate Moves Legislation Forward On March 23, the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee voted in favor of Senate Bill 2160. A comparable measure was previously introduced last year by Assemblyman Dan Hutchison. The current bill provides examples of microbets, such as betting on whether a specific baseball pitch will be a strike or if the next football play will be a pass or a run. If enacted, the legislation would prevent New Jersey sportsbooks from offering or accepting these types of wagers. Violations would be treated as a disorderly persons offense, resulting in fines between $500 and $1,000 for every instance. Sen. Moriarty claimed that microbets are more open to manipulation than bets on overall game results, particularly by insiders who might have prior knowledge of how a specific play will turn out. He argued this could mislead and disadvantage typical bettors. Moriarty further observed that these bets can be highly addictive due to their focus on immediate results and fast payouts. This allows individuals to place many bets in a short window, potentially encouraging a cycle of impulsive and financially reckless behavior. Additionally, Diegnan remarked that while gambling is already addictive, providing constant opportunities for in-game wagering makes microbets even more hazardous. He stated that these bets prompt people to spend more time and money on gambling, creating a dangerous path that often leads to addiction and major financial losses. Arguments Against the Proposed Ban Sen. Vincent Polistina argued that banning in-person microbets at Atlantic City casinos would put them at a competitive disadvantage against venues in Philadelphia, where such betting remains legal. He expressed concern that residents would be barred from an activity that is available nearby. Meanwhile, Zachary Kahn, representing the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), testified that outlawing microbets would eliminate consumer protections and push gamblers toward unregulated platforms. He cautioned that removing these options could drive users to the illegal market, which lacks tools for responsible and problem gambling. Since the bill is being discussed in 2025, it may take significant time before it is either signed into law or abandoned. New Jersey lawmakers often take time to reach agreements on gambling-related issues. For instance, Gov. Sherrill recently called for legislators to agree on casino smoking regulations by the end of 2026, a matter that has been under debate for several years. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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California Player Takes Home $3.665M in Mega Millions iGame

California Player Takes Home $3.665M in Mega Millions

(AsiaGameHub) - The California State Lottery has announced that a fortunate player has won $3.665 million by matching the five winning numbers—4, 13, 52, 53, and 69—on a Mega Millions ticket bought at the Chill Out Smoke Shop in Torrance. Winner Walks Away with Over $3.6 Million The winning ticket was sold at the shop, situated at 4437 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite B, in Torrance. The still-unidentified player correctly matched five of the six winning numbers, only missing the Mega Ball, which was 10. Hitting the five main numbers is an exceptional stroke of luck, with odds of one in 12,629,232, as stated on the California Lottery website. This California winner was not alone; a player in New Jersey also won a prize by matching all five numbers. However, since no one matched all six numbers, the jackpot remains unclaimed. Following the latest drawing without a jackpot winner, the top prize has grown to $70 million. The previous Mega Millions jackpot was won on March 10 by a player who chose the anonymous nickname “Lucky Lady” and secured an astonishing $536 million. Beware of Scams, the California State Lottery Says The California State Lottery reports that as the Mega Millions jackpot increases, so does the number of scammers attempting to exploit the public excitement. Officials are cautioning players to be alert after a rise in scam reports from victims and law enforcement. Authorities note that fraudsters are more frequently posing as lottery officials or asserting connections to winners to steal money or sensitive data. They stress that authentic lottery notifications never come via unsolicited calls or texts and have advised the public to be wary of any suspicious contact asking for payments or personal information. Such communications typically claim that a prize is on hold until taxes or fees are paid and often use high-pressure tactics to force a quick response. The California State Lottery clarified that winners are never contacted out of the blue. The organization does not send unsolicited emails, texts, messages, or calls announcing a win. Additionally, legitimate winners are never asked to pay any fees or taxes upfront to collect their prize. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday, March 27. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Bwin’s Danish site fined £57,000 amid talks of an advertising ban iGame

Bwin’s Danish site fined £57,000 amid talks of an advertising ban

(AsiaGameHub) - The operator of bwin's Danish domain, part of Entain's international sportsbook portfolio, has been fined for breaching national marketing regulations. The Copenhagen City Court imposed a DKK 500,000 (£57,000) penalty following a Consumer Ombudsman complaint regarding ElectraWorks' promotional campaign. The campaign, run by ElectraWorks as operator of the Danish bwin site, was a 'Risk-Free Gambling' promotion. The Ombudsman reported it to Danish police as misleading in 2024 after a consumer complaint. The promotion featured the slogan 'risk free gambling up to 1000 DKK'. After viewing the ad, a consumer placed a DKK 1,000 bet on bwin.dk that lost. After getting a DKK 1,000 free bet, the customer made a second wager that won. However, they complained to the Ombudsman after receiving just DKK 15 in winnings. Both consumer and Ombudsman argue the ad was misleading because the customer finished with less money than started, contradicting the 'risk-free' claim. Torben Jensen, the Consumer Ombudsman, said: "When a gambling firm advertises 'risk-free' betting, consumers should face no financial risk. "I must therefore emphasize that marketing games as 'risk-free' is clearly misleading if consumers can lose money." Ads on Danish political agenda The Court further ruled that bwin's actions constituted 'illegal marketing' under the Marketing Practices Act, which bans advertising that may mislead typical consumers. The court noted 'illegal marketing had occurred for several years', targeting games at young people to attract new customers, requiring extra caution. This fine comes as Denmark overhauls gambling advertising laws to improve consumer protection in its regulatory framework. Denmark re-regulated its gambling market in 2012, ending the Danske Spil state monopoly. Since then, many operators have launched, including LeoVegas (running BetMGM and Nye Expekt sportsbooks), Unibet, bet365 and Stake. The overhaul, led by Taxation Minister Ane Halsboe-Jørgensen, will likely ban marketing during sports events and in public spaces. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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PGCB Imposes Fine and Excludes Players from BetMGM iGame

PGCB Imposes Fine and Excludes Players from BetMGM

(AsiaGameHub) - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has imposed a fine on BetMGM due to inadequate anti-fraud and know-your-customer procedures across its betting platforms. Additionally, the regulatory body announced that it has placed several individuals on its involuntary exclusion lists for various reasons, including leaving children unattended while gambling. BetMGM’s Lax KYC Protocols Were Exploited by Fraud Rings The PGCB stated that its members approved a consent agreement presented by the board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel, resulting in a $100,000 fine for BetMGM. The regulatory body explained that the fine stems from BetMGM’s insufficient efforts to prevent fraudulent behavior on its BetMGM and Borgata platforms. These failures included deficient KYC protocols, which allowed certain individuals to create multiple accounts using the credentials of others. The PGCB noted that these fraudulent accounts were most frequently accessed via stolen or fraudulently obtained funds. The consent agreement identified four fraudulent rings that operated for multiple months and collectively wagered nearly $2 million. These were as follows: 1. operated for approximately 25 months until January 2024. A total of 1,567 accounts were created using personal identifying information of other individuals and wagered $229,580. 2. operated for approximately 34 months until November 2024. There was a total of 34 accounts created using personal identifying information of other individuals, resulting in $14,598 of combined wagering. 3. operated for approximately 29 months until November 2023 with 119 accounts created using personal identifying information of other individuals. The ring wagered $895,092 through these accounts. 4. operated for approximately 19 months until December 2023. This ring created 304 accounts using personal identifying information of other individuals and used them to wager $867,910. PGCB Bans 4 Adults from Gambling for Leaving Children Unattended Beyond the fine, the PGCB announced that its members also placed 16 individuals on various involuntary exclusion lists, preventing them from gambling in the state. Four of these were individuals accused of leaving a minor unattended while gambling. One case involved a male patron who left an 11-year-old in a vehicle in the parking lot of Hollywood Casino York for almost an hour. Another man left a 5-year-old in a vehicle—this time in the parking lot of Rivers Casino Philadelphia—for 17 minutes. The third case involved a man who left a 9-year-old in the parking lot at Rivers Casino Philadelphia for over an hour. The final man placed on the involuntary exclusion list left two minors, aged 7 and 12, in a vehicle in the parking lot of Parx Casino for a little over half an hour. The PGCB reminded casino patrons that leaving a minor unattended is strictly forbidden, as it exposes the child to potential risks. Because of this, the board continues to promote its awareness campaign, Don’t Gamble with Kids. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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CIMC Group Revenue Reached RMB 156.611 Billion; Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities Nearly Doubled to RMB 18.514 Billion ACN Newswire

CIMC Group Revenue Reached RMB 156.611 Billion; Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities Nearly Doubled to RMB 18.514 Billion

Financial HighlightsRMB 100 millionFor the 12 months ended 31 DecemberChange (%)20252024Revenue1566.111,776.64-11.85% Profit28.4265.53-56.64% Profit before Tax28.1665.95-57.30% Gross Profit194.95222.47-12.37% Gross Profit Margin12.45%12.52%-0.07pct Net Profit13.3741.95-68.12% Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders and Other Equity Holders2.2129.72-92.57% Net cash flows from operating activities 185.1492.6499.86% Dividend per share (RMB/share, tax inclusive)RMB 0.179RMB 0.176N/A Total dividend payout9.399.45-0.60% Performance Highlights1. Solid operating core segments with resilient high-quality development: In 2025, the Group achieved revenue of RMB 156.611 billion, net profit of RMB 1.337 billion, and maintained a gross profit margin of 12.45%, with a balanced domestic and overseas revenue structure.2. Dual improvement in cash flow and financial quality, with significantly enhanced risk resilience: Net cash flows from operating activities increased substantially by 99.86% to RMB 18.514 billion, while the cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the Year reached RMB 24.3 billion; the scale of interest-bearing debt decreased by RMB 4.7 billion year-on-year (“YoY”) to RMB 34.4 billion, and net interest expenses decreased by approximately RMB 730 million YoY, with the financial structure continuing to be optimized.3. Cash dividends and share buybacks implemented in parallel to reward investors: The Group proposes a cash dividend of RMB 0.179 per share (tax inclusive) for 2025. Together with multiple rounds of H-share and A-share buyback plans launched during the Year, the total proposed dividend and completed buybacks for 2025 amounted to RMB 1.852 billion.4. Significant improvement in profitability of energy-related businesses, becoming a key growth driver of the Group: Net profit of the offshore engineering segment and the financial and asset management segment (primarily drilling platform leasing) increased by approximately RMB 1.212 billion in total, while the energy, chemical and liquid food equipment segment increased by RMB 308 million. Among them, the gross profit margin of the offshore engineering segment increased significantly by 5.72 percentage points to 14.83%. Orders on hand for offshore engineering and energy, chemical and liquid food equipment reached US$5.09 billion and RMB 29.75 billion, respectively, with certain shipyards’ production schedules extending to 2030.5. Logistics-related businesses continued to serve as the Group’s “ballast stone”: During the Year, businesses such as container manufacturing and road transportation vehicles were affected by exchange rate fluctuations and cyclical changes, resulting in pressure on gross profit margins and profitability. However, the core segments remained solid, and the Group’s competitive advantages in the industry continued to be consolidated. Core products such as standard dry containers, reefer containers, tank containers and semi-trailers have maintained the world’s No.1 position for many consecutive years.6. Breakthroughs in both technology and orders in key businesses, with competitiveness highly recognised: In the high-end offshore engineering equipment sector, CIMC Raffles successfully developed the most complex products in the offshore industry, including FPSO/FLNG, becoming the only enterprise in China with dual-project EPCI general contracting capabilities; in the modular data center sector, the Group providing technical and manufacturing delivery services of prefabrication data center to industry customers exceeding 300MW, leading new transformation in computing power infrastructure.HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd. (“CIMC Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 000039.SZ/02039.HK) is pleased to announce the audited annual results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2025 (the “Year”).The Group’s management stated, “In 2025, profound global changes unseen in a century accelerated, and the global economy demonstrated resilience amid volatility. Positioned in an era of both opportunities and challenges, the Group closely adhered to the strategic theme of “accelerating the construction of new growth drivers and focusing on promoting high-quality development”. While stabilising its operating fundamentals, the Group further deepened its forward-looking strategic layout in the energy business and achieved fruitful results. For the year of 2025, the Group recorded revenue of RMB 156.61 billion and net profit of RMB 1.34 billion. Cash flows from operating activities increased significantly by 99.9% to RMB 18.51 billion, with the asset structure continuously optimized and risk resilience further enhanced.”In particular, to sincerely reward investors, CIMC Group proposes to distribute a cash dividend of RMB 0.179 per share (tax inclusive) to all shareholders for 2025, amounting to a total proposed cash dividend of RMB 939 million (tax inclusive). Meanwhile, the Group implemented share buybacks totalling RMB 913 million during 2025, bringing the combined total to RMB 1.852 billion.Segments Results (RMB 100 million)2025 Business indicatorsRevenueAs % of the total revenueGross profitAs % of the gross profitGross profit marginNet profitContainer manufacturing430.0927.46%57.5529.52%13.38%18.82Road transportationvehicles201.7812.88%32.0616.45%15.89%9.27Energy, chemical, and liquid food equipment271.9217.36%40.2420.64%14.80%10.40Offshore engineering179.3811.45%26.6013.65%14.83%10.57Logistics services267.9317.11%16.708.57%6.23%3.64Airport facilities and logistics equipment/fire safety and rescue equipment76.194.86%15.147.76%19.87%2.64Total of major segments1427.2991.12%188.2996.59%13.19%55.34Core Business Performance1. In logistics field:In the container manufacturing business, during the Year, despite negative supply chain factors such as U.S. tariff policies and geopolitical conflicts, global merchandise trade demonstrated strong resilience. Intra-regional trade, Asia-Europe routes and emerging market routes became the main drivers of incremental growth. Meanwhile, factors such as detours around the Red Sea, port congestion, environmental requirements in shipping and increasing complexity of trade routes reduced transportation efficiency, structurally boosting underlying demand and pushing the global container fleet into a new structural phase. As a result, overall demand for new containers in 2025 remained at a relatively high level, exceeding the average of the past decade. During the Year, the production and sales volume of the Group’s container manufacturing business declined YoY, in line with overall industry expectations, but the Group maintained its global No.1 position. Accumulated sales volume of dry cargo containers reached 2,224,900 TEUs (2024: 3,433,600 TEUs), representing a YoY decrease of 35.2%. Accumulated sales volume of reefer containers reached 208,200 TEUs (same period last year: 138,600 TEUs), representing a YoY increase of 50.2%. During the Year, the container manufacturing segment recorded revenue of RMB 43.009 billion, net profit of RMB 1.882 billion, and a slight decline in gross profit margin to 13.38%.In the logistics services business, during the Year, the segment recorded revenue of RMB 26.793 billion, representing a YoY decrease of 14.64%, and net profit of RMB 364 million, representing a YoY decrease of 16.65%, in line with industry trends. CIMC Wetrans actively adjusted its business structure and integrated resources. During the Year, self-sourced cargo volume increased by 6% YoY, while second-hand container trading and warehousing distribution in port logistics reached record highs. The industry logistics business focused on key sectors such as new energy, automotive and engineering projects to consolidate its niche advantages. In 2025, CIMC Wetrans ranked among the top five for three consecutive years in the “Comprehensive List of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Enterprises” published by the China International Logistics and Freight Forwarding Association.In the road transport vehicles business, during the Year, CIMC Vehicles recorded revenue of RMB 20.178 billion, representing a YoY decrease of 3.91%, and net profit of RMB 927 million, representing a YoY decrease of 14.29%. In the domestic market, the “Star-Chained Plan” reshaped the organisational and operational model, with revenue from the China semi-trailer business increasing by 14.65% YoY and gross profit margin increasing by 3.3%YoY. In overseas markets, the Global South markets maintained high-quality growth, with revenue reaching RMB 3.09 billion during the Reporting Period, representing a YoY increase of 17.7%, sales volume increasing by 29.1% YoY, and gross profit margin increasing by 1.3 percentage points YoY.The DTB business achieved steady growth in both sales volume and revenue, with a total of 28,570 units of mounted equipment products delivered, generating total revenue of RMB 3.184 billion, representing a YoY increase of 4.97%, with further improvement in market share of core products. Meanwhile, the Group continued to actively expand R&D and sales of new energy products, comprehensively building the EV-RT ecosystem and advancing the strategic development of pure electric tractors and trailers.In the airport facilities and logistics equipment/fire safety and rescue equipment, benefiting from the release and delivery of high-quality orders, the segment recorded revenue of RMB 7.619 billion during the Year, representing a YoY increase of 5.92%, and net profit of RMB 264 million. Airport equipment successfully delivered smart boarding bridges projects for Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, Antalya Airport in Türkiye and Lanzhou Airport, and secured major projects including Phase II of Nanning Airport and corridor projects at Hangzhou Airport T2 and T4 with its independently-developed innovative prefabricated fixed bridge solutions. Logistics equipment delivered automated three-dimensional warehouse systems for supporting the petrochemical and refining integration project in China. The fire safety and rescue equipment business advanced the overseas expansion of domestically manufactured products while focusing on frontier areas such as smart fire safety and unmanned fire trucks.2. In the Energy FieldIn the energy, chemical, and liquid food equipment business, the segment recorded revenue of RMB 27.192 billion, representing a YoY increase of 6.31%, and net profit increased significantly by 42.15% to RMB 1.040 billion. Among which, CIMC Enric recorded revenue of RMB 26.326 billion, representing a y YoY increase of 6.3%.Specifically, the clean energy segment advanced both offshore and onshore businesses, maintaining leading market share in key equipment such as high-pressure and cryogenic equipment, while capturing growth opportunities in natural gas applications in water and land transportation and power generation, and actively expanding into emerging markets for special industrial gas equipment in high-tech industries. In 2025, the segment secured new orders of RMB 22.229 billion, a record high. Among these, orders on hand for offshore clean energy-related business exceeded RMB 19 billion as of the end of 2025, with shipbuilding schedules extending to 2028. During the Year, the second coke oven gas comprehensive utilisation project — Linggang Phase I project — was successfully put into operation, and China’s first domestic mass-production bio-methanol (green methanol) project of CIMC Enric was completed and commenced operation. The chemical and environmental segment maintained its leading market share, while the medical equipment components and after-sales service businesses achieved steady growth. As of the end of 2025, orders on hand increased by 36.27% YoY to RMB 1.276 billion, providing strong support for future development. The liquid food segment maintained stable profitability, with gross profit margin increasing to 21.7% YoY.In the offshore engineering business, the Group’s core operating entity, CIMC Raffles, successfully achieved a strategic transformation from “manufacturing-led” to integrated “design + construction + integration” services, maintaining a leading position in the domestic market and emerging as an important new force in the international offshore engineering market. During the Reporting Period, the segment recorded revenue of RMB 17.938 billion, representing a YoY increase of 8.35%, and net profit of RMB 1.057 billion, becoming the Group’s second-largest profit contributor. Benefiting from the recovery of the global offshore engineering market, demand for high-end oil and gas equipment represented by FPSO/FLNG remained strong, while the industry accelerated its transition toward green and intelligent development, driving steady growth in new energy equipment orders. During the year, the Group secured new contract orders of US$1.20 billion, including 12+8 container feeder vessels, 2 offshore engineering special vessels and other module orders. As of the end of 2025, the accumulated value of orders on hand reached US$5.09 billion, with orders for oil & gas and special vessel accounting for approximately 70% and 30%, respectively. The Longkou base has scheduled production through to 2030.In the offshore engineering asset operation and management business, the Group continued to leverage its existing project experience and business capabilities, enhancing asset utilisation through its strong offshore platform operation and management capabilities. During the Reporting Period, the sixth-generation semi-submersible drilling platform “Deepsea Yantai” completed lease renewal, the ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling platform “Blue Whale No.1” signed a new lease with an international client, and the semi-submersible lifting/life platform “Blue Gretha (formerly Huadian CIMC 01)” also secured a new lease with an international client. Other platforms actively participated in market tenders to explore opportunities for asset disposal and leasing. During the Reporting Period, the average daily lease rate of semi-submersible and jack-up drilling platforms both recorded year-on-year increases.Future Development and ProspectsThe Group’s management stated, “The year 2026 marks the beginning of the ‘15th Five-Year Plan’. Starting from a newly upgraded brand identity, the Group will closely focus on ‘consolidating foundations, driving innovation, improving quality and efficiency’, and adopt a more proactive strategic approach to foster new opportunities and open new horizons amid complex changes, striving to build a ‘“becoming a high quality and trustworthy world-class multimodal transport enterprise.”About China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd.The CIMC Group is a world-leading equipment and solution provider in the logistics and energy industries, with its industry clusters mainly covering the logistics and energy fields, continuously strengthening its leading market position. In the logistics field, the Group continues to adhere to container manufacturing as its core business, based on which it has incubated the road transportation vehicles business and the airport facilities and logistics equipment / fire safety and rescue equipment business, supplemented by the logistics services business and recycled load business, providing products and services in the professional logistics field. In the energy field, the Group is principally engaged in the energy, chemical and liquid food equipment business and the offshore engineering business. Meanwhile, the Group continues to develop emerging industries and possesses financial and asset management businesses that serve the Group itself. As a diversified multinational industrial group serving the global market, CIMC has over 300 member enterprises across Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia, with a total of four listed companies, and customers and sales networks covering more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. In 2025, the Group recorded revenue of RMB 156.6 billion, ranking 154th on the 2025 Fortune 500 China list. The Group has maintained the world’s No.1 position for many consecutive years in core products such as standard dry containers, reefer containers, tank containers and semi-trailers. For more information, please visit http://www.cimc.com/. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 2026-03-26 / 22:23 UTC+8 【即時發佈】 2026年3月26日 葉氏化工公佈2025全年業績 業務組合和產品升級成效彰顯 驅動毛利率與純利增長 股東應佔純利增加至1.37億港元 派發期末股息每股12港仙 摘要: 面對環球經濟的不明朗因素,國內經濟增長放緩及行業「內捲」的壓力,集團錄得營業額29.9億港元及銷量24萬噸,同比分別下跌5.3%及9.3%。 透過深耕行業細分領域、優化產品組合、提升產品技術與服務,同時受惠於原料價格穩定,塗料及油墨業務的毛利率均較去年改善,令集團整體毛利率上升至25.4%,同比增加1.9個百分點。 溶劑聯營公司出口銷量增長理想,帶動該業務銷量創歷史新高至180萬噸。惟受「內捲」衝擊導致邊際利潤受壓及利潤收縮,仍為集團貢獻7,940萬港元的溢利,去年貢獻溢利為9,600萬港元。 有賴持續深化上述業務和產品佈局,加上嚴控營運成本見效,股東應佔純利較去年大幅增加41.8%至1.37億港元。 集團借貸比率繼續維持在13.4%的較低水平,令未來投資新增長項目更具靈活性。 年內完成收購「信諾海博」約60%股權,進入化學氣體回收及治理行業,為集團注入新增長引擎。 董事會建議派發期末股息每股12港仙,全年股息每股16港仙,較去年增加14.3%。 (2026年3月26日 – 香港) 葉氏化工集團有限公司 (港股代號: 00408) (「葉氏化工」或「公司」,連同其附屬公司統稱 「集團」) 宣佈其截至2025年12月31日止之全年(「回顧年度」)業績。 回顧年度內,經營環境持續震盪及充滿前所未有的不確定性,加上中國內需疲弱及行業「內捲」情況嚴峻,集團核心業務在銷售方面承受相當壓力;然而,邊際利潤受惠於原材料價格穩定,以及本集團長期堅持成本管控所產生的成效,集團錄得營業額29.9億港元,較去年同期輕微下滑5.3%。整體毛利率則上升至25.4%,同比增加1.9個百分點,股東應佔純利則大幅增至1.37億港元,比去年同期提升41.8%。董事會建議向集團全體股東派發期末股息每股12港仙(2024年期末股息:每股11港仙)。 本集團的現金流及借貸比率持續改善,繼續維持於健康水平,為未來投資新增長項目提供更多靈活性。集團於2025年12月完成收購一家國內領先的化學氣體回收及治理企業「信諾海博」約60%股權,標誌葉氏化工正式進軍高技術含量且具可持續發展潛力的化學氣體治理領域。 葉氏化工主席葉志成先生表示:「雖然宏觀環境仍然充滿挑戰,但本人對2026年的業務前景保持審慎樂觀。集團於2025年成功推進兩項重要業務拓展,將進一步鞏固我們的長遠競爭優勢並開拓增長潛力。首先,溶劑聯營公司『謙信化工』位於湖北的年產60萬噸醋酸及60萬噸醋酸酯新廠已順利投產,並將持續釋放規模效應以增強競爭力,預期對集團盈利的貢獻帶來穩健的增長。此外,透過與信諾海博的合作及優勢互補,將推動此新業務加速壯大,使其成為葉氏近年致力構建的『精美的化工企業發展平台』的重要新成員。」 葉主席續道:「在當前宏觀環境下,集團將繼續秉持穩健為本的原則,堅定推進降本增效,不斷提升營運效率及競爭力。一方面推動核心業務持續健康增長,同時積極引入具技術含量與發展潛力的優質企業,共同構建多元發展的葉氏平台,為『百年葉氏』奠定紮實的基礎,並為股東及持份者創造長期而穩定的回報。」 業務回顧及展望 塗料 回顧年度內,中國内地房地產市場未見復蘇及受新老樓盤交易不振的影響,建築塗料業務在嚴峻的經營環境下持續受壓。 雖然集團努力擴充經銷商網絡,但建築塗料的需求減少致銷量下滑。令集團塗料業務的銷量減少14.7%至15.7萬噸,而營業額輕微下跌5.3%至13.8億港元。工業塗料作為細分市場的塗料,憑藉優化產品組合及推出市場認受性高的產品,包括木器定制家具塗料及以塑料為底材的功能性產品,令工業塗料實現可觀的銷售增長。同時,樹脂業務繼續研發汽車塗料與防腐塗料相關的產品,提升銷售額及利潤。塗料業務錄得毛利率29.8%,較去年上升3.6個百分點。分類業績大幅上升623%至5,220萬港元。 來年,集團將善用工業塗料和樹脂的發展勢頭,聚焦資源推動該板塊的業務增長。集團在越南的生產基地預計在2026年第二季度投產,加強對東南亞客戶的服務。此外,集團正積極尋找具技術含量的併購,加快發展步伐。在建築塗料方面,未來將於存量市場透過更接地的推廣方法,聯同全國各地經銷商夥伴開發更多線上線下商店網絡,進一步拓展市場。 油墨 集團油墨業務在回顧年度錄得營業額13.2億港元,較去年輕微下降3.3%。油墨業務在競爭激烈的環境,繼續透過高性價比的產品與服務,贏得國内大型印刷企業的認同,銷量增長令成本得到更有效的攤分,加上原材料價格處於比較低的水平,因此毛利率上升1.1個百分點,達到21.6%。可惜受整體經濟環境壓力影響,個別客戶經營不善,回顧年度產生較大額的壞賬計提,導致最終油墨業務錄得分類溢利4,630萬港元,較去年下降40.1%。展望來年,我們將繼續鞏固包裝印刷油墨的優勢,拓展市場份額,並持續關注市場上技術型油墨企業的併購機會,加速發展。 潤滑油 於回顧年度,潤滑油業務營業額下滑12.4%至2.84億港元,毛利率下跌了1.2個百分點至22.1%。該業務錄得溢利650萬港元,對比去年同期下滑31.6%。汽車用潤滑油需求受到整體「内捲」情況影響,因此「力士」潤滑油售價、毛利及利潤受壓。未來,集團將穩步發展汽車潤滑油銷量,持續改善潤滑油產品組合,並審慎投資在開拓細分領域的工業油市場,為潤滑油業務增加亮點。 投資於溶劑聯營公司 集團持有全球最大的醋酸酯類溶劑公司「謙信化工」的24%實際權益。於2025年,溶劑聯營公司的銷量強勁增長17.2%,達到180萬噸醋酸酯的歷史新高。出口銷量達到約76萬噸,成為主要的增長支撐。同時,該聯營公司持續有效控制成本,溶劑聯營公司於回顧年度為集團帶來7,940萬港元的回報,去年貢獻溢利為9,600萬港元。溶劑聯營公司位於湖北的新醋酸及醋酸酯工廠已經在2025年下半年正式投產,醋酸及醋酸酯產量提升,產品垂直整合及規模效應逐步呈現。在合營企業管理團隊的高效領導下,連同與業務夥伴「太盟」及「啟盛」的合作,我們預期溶劑業務繼續有良好的發展態勢。 投資於信諾海博 集團在2025年12月成功完成收購信諾海博約60%股權,葉氏化工正式進入化學氣體回收與治理的行業。該附屬公司一方面為集團注入新的增長點,同時,其處理化學氣體的技術對於中國的環境治理作出實質的環保貢獻。管理層和原始股東將緊密合作,充分發揮信諾海博強勁的技術基礎和葉氏化工的運營經驗,深信該附屬公司將有良好的發展前景。 葉氏化工行政總裁葉鈞先生總結:「過去數年,集團管理層持續鞏固核心業務的市場地位,逐步建立相對穩健的盈利基礎。展望未來,除了推動核心業務的自然增長,我們將全力提升新業務信諾海博的運營效益,培育成為集團重要的增長引擎。同時,集團亦積極在外物色符合葉氏化工未來發展的策略性投資及併購機會,包括與塗料及油墨等核心業務具協同效應的機會,以加快『精美的化工企業發展平台』的發展速度。我們相信這些舉措將進一步鞏固利潤增長,為業務增添新動力,推動集團邁向成功的未來。」 完 - 有關葉氏化工集團有限公司 (於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司) 葉氏化工創立於1971年並於1991年在香港聯合交易所主板上市(股份代號:00408)。專注於化工行業逾半世紀,集團的願景是成為「精美的化工企業發展平台」,憑藉旗下企業超前的環保產品與技術、專業的服務以及高美譽度的品牌,不斷為人民生活添加活力。 集團的核心業務涵蓋油墨、工業及建築塗料、特殊樹脂、潤滑油及化學氣體回收與治理業務,已在中國精細化工及環境治理領域奠定領先地位。旗下「洋紫荊」油墨是中國最大油墨製造商;「恆昌」塗料在中國高端塑膠塗料市場處於領先地位;紫荊花新材料集團亦同時營運「紫荊花」、「駱駝漆」及「大昌樹脂」等知名品牌;「力士」及「博高」潤滑油亦位處市場前列;「信諾海博」為中國領先的化學氣體回收及治理企業。 葉氏化工同時為全球最大醋酸酯溶劑企業「謙信化工」的核心投資者。 葉氏化工依托穩健的股東架構、覆蓋全國的生產與營銷網絡,以及多元而強大的業務組合,長期深耕中國市場,累積穩固的產業資源與營運基礎。集團將持續推動綠色創新化工業務,並加速構建更具規模與穩健的平台。 如欲瞭解更多,請到訪: www.yipschemical.com 傳媒及投資者垂詢 葉氏化工集團有限公司蘇麗穎小姐 電話:(852) 2675 2385 電郵:wing.so@yipschemical.com 傳真:(852) 2675 2345 金通策略有限公司 施謐修小姐 電話:(852) 2854 8711 電郵:michelleshi@dlkadvisory.com 梅穎珊小姐 電話:(852) 2854 8727 電郵:kathleenmui@dlkadvisory.com 文件: 408_2025AR_Press Release_TC_20260326 2026-03-26 此財經新聞稿由EQS via SeaPRwire.com轉載。本公告內容由發行人全權負責。瀏覽原文: http://www.todayir.com/tc/index.php
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(AsiaGameHub) - SBC Summit Malta 2026 will include a specialized marketing track designed to assist brands in evolving their acquisition and engagement strategies for the modern age. As regulatory environments tighten and media channels multiply, marketing has become one of the gaming industry's most intricate sectors. Teams are no longer merely fighting for visibility; they are operating within a landscape defined by constraints and rapid evolution. Scheduled for 29-30 April, attendees will hear from CEOs, CMOs, and marketing experts as they address the primary hurdles of modern marketing, including rising costs, changing player habits, and the increasing impact of AI and data. The agenda is divided into two distinct segments. Marketing Unplugged, held on Wednesday 29 April, will focus on the strategic mindset required to solve the industry's major marketing issues, while Marketing in Action, on Thursday 30 April, will provide workshops centered on practical execution. “Marketing departments are facing unprecedented pressure as costs climb and the room for error diminishes,” noted Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC. “By offering various learning styles, this stage enables participants to grasp modern marketing theories and apply them through hands-on practice.” Marketing Unplugged will utilize diverse formats like CEO fireside chats, masterclasses, and live campaign reviews to promote deep engagement and discussion. Discussions will cover Malta’s status as a global gaming center, leadership insights from CEOs, and campaign teardowns by CMOs. Experts will also discuss AI regulatory frameworks and the changing landscape of search. Malta: The Global Gaming Powerhouse The CEO Chat Show: Leadership Insights AI Under the Microscope: Regulation and Responsibility Marketing Channels: Balancing Spend and Savings for 2026–2027 The CMO Review: Live Campaign Analysis SEO Trilogy Marketing in Action will transition from theory to practice, featuring interactive workshops where attendees can develop and test frameworks for immediate use. Participants will explore narrative-driven messaging, loyalty frameworks, and the psychological aspects of branding. Sessions will also demonstrate how AI and data can enhance campaign results and provide a competitive edge. Media & Messaging: Storytelling in a Regulated Era Player Retention and Loyalty: Maximizing Lifetime Value Branding and Psychology: Capturing Market Share AI and Data-Driven Marketing: Optimizing Campaigns Speakers appearing throughout the track include Sam Behar (Marketing Director, Sky Gaming), Sean Bianco (Co-Founder, Gain Change), Conrad Bugeja (Head of SEO at LiveScore Group), Brian Christopher (CEO & Creator, BC Ventures), Alina Famenok (Growth & Partnerships Expert, Former-CEO Already Media), Ivan Filletti (CEO, Gaming in Malta), Nikola Jellacic (CMO, Casumo), Jesper Kärrbrink (CEO, Immense Group), Karolina Moscicka (COO, BugsyEmpire), Francesco Postiglione (CEO, Casumo), Dmitry Starostenkov (CEO, Evenbet), and Marco Trucco (CMO, Immense Group). SBC Summit Malta 2026 is set for 28–30 April at the InterContinental Malta, expecting 6,000 industry professionals. The event also features tracks on product, regulation, affiliation, and leadership. Register for SBC Summit Malta The VIP Event Pass is available for €600, providing full access to the three-day conference and exhibition. Expo+ Passes are €150, while operators and affiliates can apply for complimentary entry via the official links. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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赤子城科技2025年業績高增長:總營收近70億元人民幣,同比增長超過35%

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 2026-03-26 / 22:07 UTC+8 [2026年3月26日 – 香港] 領先的全球化社交娛樂公司 – 赤子城科技有限公司(「赤子城科技」或「本公司」,股份代號:9911;連同其附屬公司統稱「本集團」)發布2025年年全年業績公告。截至 2025 年 12 月 31 日止年度,公司總收入達 68.9 億元(人民幣,下同),同比增長 35.3%;利潤達 9.6 億元,同比增長 22.3%;公司歸母淨利潤 9.3 億元,同比大幅增長 94.6%;經調整 EBITDA 為 12.1 億元,同比增長 26.1%。 分業務線看,公司社交業務貢獻主要收入,旗艦產品 SUGO及TopTop 持續爆發,MICO及YoHo 穩定貢獻收入及利潤;創新業務收入同比顯著增長59.3%,精品遊戲、社交電商穩健快速發展,短劇業務亦初見成效。 分市場看,中東北非市場持續展現強勁商業潛力;同時,公司在非 MENA 市場的拓展速度明顯加快,在拉美、日本等區域均取得積極進展。 社交業務壁壘加深,創新業務高速成長 2025 年,公司社交業務保持高速增長,收入達61.4 億元,同比增長 32.9%。其中,陪伴社交平台 SUGO 和遊戲社交平台 TopTop 表現突出,利潤同比增長雙雙超100%;收入方面,SUGO 同比增長超過 80%,TopTop 同比增長超過 70%。此外,直播社交平台 MICO、語音社交平台YoHo 在細分賽道持續鞏固優勢,穩定貢獻收入及利潤。 在陪伴社交賽道,SUGO 已成為全球範圍內備受矚目的標杆型產品;TopTop 則憑藉 UGC 生態優勢,在沙特阿拉伯等中東北非部分市場逐步成長為「國民級應用」,並榮獲 Sensor Tower APAC Awards 「最佳社交遊戲平台」獎項。根據 Sensor Tower 數據,TopTop 和 SUGO 分別位列 2025 年中東社交網絡收入排行榜第 5 位和第 6 位。 作為公司首款社交產品,MICO 在中東北非、東南亞等市場繼續保持直播社交賽道領先位置,語音社交平台 YoHo 亦穩居中東北非語音社交市場第一梯隊。點點數據顯示,2025年 YoHo 多次進入沙特阿拉伯、阿曼、阿聯酋等市場 Google Play 社交應用暢銷榜前 10 位。 同時,公司多元人群社交業務亦穩步發展。全球化多元人群社區 HeeSay 在優勢市場東南亞的影響力穩步加深,穩居泰國、越南等國家 App Store 社交應用暢銷榜TOP10。 年內,公司創新業務收入達7.5 億元,同比增長 59.3%,與社交業務共同推動公司業績穩步增長。其中,旗艦遊戲進入長線運營階段,新遊戲開發布局順利;社交電商平台荷爾健康穩健快速發展,在 HIV 防治及性健康服務領域的領先地位進一步鞏固。與此同時,公司積極投入的短劇業務亦取得初步成果。 全球化布局加速,非 MENA 市場取得積極進展 2025 年,赤子城科技的全球化拓展步伐顯著加快。年內,公司持續鞏固在中東北非、東南亞等優勢市場的競爭壁壘。2025 年,公司核心產品在中東北非市場的業務規模同比增長近 50%。此外,公司在拉美、東亞、歐洲等新市場亦取得積極進展,全球業務版圖加速擴大。 在拉美地區,SUGO 貼合本地用戶特點與行業生態,持續調試產品和運營策略,業務增長勢頭強勁,年末單月流水較年初增長超 300%,成為該區域社交娛樂市場的重要參與者。Sensor Tower 數據顯示,SUGO 位列 2025 年拉美地區社交網絡收入榜第 19 位。 在東亞地區,TopTop 憑藉獨特的產品定位和精準的本地化策略,成功進入日本這一高門檻市場,並取得初步的商業化成果。點點數據顯示,TopTop 於2025年11月躋身日本App Store 遊戲免費排行榜第 6 名。 與此同時,公司在歐洲等市場的布局亦穩步推進,全球化版圖持續擴大。在日韓、北美等高價值新市場,公司亦在調整產品、深化用戶洞察,探索用戶規模與商業價值的更大空間。 2025年6月,赤子城科技全球總部正式落地香港,標誌著公司全球化戰略邁入新階段。未來,公司將充分發揮香港全球總部的樞紐作用,與全球各地研發中心、運營中心緊密協同,進一步完善全球化布局。 AI 加速落地,形成全鏈路能力「放大器」 2025 年,赤子城科技加速 AI 技術的深度應用,全面賦能研發、運營等核心業務場景,提升運營效率;同時,AI 產品 Aippy 進入消費級 AI 應用賽道,探索「AI+社交娛樂」新空間。 年內,公司持續強化底層技術能力,不斷深化 AI 在業務流程中的應用。自研多模態算法模型 Boomiix 持續升級,有效提升社交匹配精準度與運營智能化水平;自研智能數據平台思語 AI 將數據查詢、異動分析、報告生成等流程的響應周期大幅縮短;自研 AI 智能設計平台 KIVI 持續優化,在虛擬禮物、活動頁面、投放素材等設計環節提升產出效率與內容豐富度,大幅縮短活動與禮物運營周期。 年內,赤子城科技孵化 AI 產品 Aippy,探索以 AI 創造情緒價值的新路徑。產品上線後獲得用戶積極反饋,App Store 用戶評分超 4.8。此外,公司也在持續加大 AI 領域優秀人才招聘力度,持續完善技術底座,推動 AI 成為本地經營、規模增長、產品迭代、合規升級等全鏈路能力的「放大器」。 隨著 AI 技術與社交業務的深度融合,赤子城科技將不斷加強技術積累,憑藉敏捷的產品創新、緊貼用戶的本地化運營、高效的營銷獲客等能力,持續深耕全球社交娛樂市場,在更大範圍內為全球用戶創造美好情緒價值。 有關赤子城科技 赤子城科技是一家全球化的互聯網公司,2019年在港交所主板上市,股票代碼為09911.HK。 公司以「創造美好情緒價值」為願景,在社交、遊戲等領域打造了數十款面向全球用戶的APP,包括泛人群社交產品 MICO、YoHo、TopTop、SUGO;多元人群社交產品 HeeSay;精品遊戲產品 Alice's Dream: Merge Games等,累計服務上百個國家和地區的超過10億全球用戶。赤子城科技深耕中東北非市場,並積極佈局東南亞、歐美、日韓等地區,致力於成為全球最大的社交娛樂公司。 如欲查詢更多資訊,請聯絡: DLK Advisory pr@dlkadvisory.com 2026-03-26 此財經新聞稿由EQS via SeaPRwire.com轉載。本公告內容由發行人全權負責。瀏覽原文: http://www.todayir.com/tc/index.php
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Sharp Develops Long-Range Video Monitoring Technology JCN Newswire

Sharp Develops Long-Range Video Monitoring Technology

TOKYO, Mar 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation has developed long-range video monitoring technology which uses AI to analyze and record video streamed from locations 5 to 10 km away. This technology was developed in collaboration with Harada Laboratory at Kyoto University (hereinafter "Kyoto University"), Watanabe Laboratory at Waseda University (hereinafter "Waseda University"), and Oita Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "OAB"), as part of the Ultra-Coverage Beyond 5G Wireless and Video Coding through Japan–US–Australia R&D Collaboration project (*1) commissioned by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Japan.Video analysis of grazing cattle during a field test.The video classifies difference in cattle behavior with green squares (standing) and yellow squares (feeding).Comparing the current footage (left) with the immediately preceding (40 seconds prior) footage (right), environmental changes are displayed at the top of the screen.This technology consists of long-range video transmission technology developed by Kyoto University, which enables the long-range 4K video transmission using a wireless transmission method based on very high frequency waves (VHF band), and Sharp's Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology, which recognizes the behavior of subjects in real-time without pre-training. Compared to conventional technologies, this new technology requires less preparation time for AI video analysis. In the future, this technology is expected to be utilized in a wide range of applications, including hazard detection and remote monitoring of disaster sites and evacuation shelters.To verify the effectiveness of this technology, Sharp conducted field tests in and outside Japan from March 2025 to January 2026 and demonstrated its applicability across various fields. In Japan, tests involving the monitoring of animal behavior at zoos and aquariums, as well as the streaming of live video from ships at sea were carried out. Overseas, a field test to monitor grazing cattle in remote areas has been conducted with Australia's national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).To further advance the wireless communication and video compression technologies used in the long-range video monitoring technology, Sharp is submitting proposals at international standardization conferences for wireless communication and video compression, aiming for adoption in Beyond 5G, the next-generation communication standard, and Beyond VVC, the next-generation video compression standard, both to be formulated as international standards. Furthermore, Sharp is committed to supporting digital transformation through long-range wireless communication and AI technologies, aiming to apply these solutions not only to animals and ships—as demonstrated in this proof-of-concept—but also to a wide range of fields, including transportation infrastructure and disaster response.1. 4K video transmission over long distances (5 to 10 km) by long-range video transmission technology which utilizes the VHF band2. Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology (an AI technology) identifies subjects without pre-training and records changes in situations and behavior, applicable to various video analysis tasks with a shorter preparation period3. Effectiveness confirmed through field tests in and outside Japan*1 Grant No. 05101■ Key Features1. 4K video transmission over long distances (5 to 10 km) by long-range video transmission technology which utilizes the VHF bandWireless technologies used in mobile phones and other devices create coverage areas by densely deploying base stations at intervals ranging from several hundred meters to several kilometers, and transmit data between communication devices via these base stations. In contrast, the newly developed long-range video transmission technology utilizes VHF band wireless technology (*2) announced by Kyoto University, along with video compression and transmission technology. This enables the direct video data transmission between communication devices located 5 to 10 km (*3) apart, making it possible to transmit 4K video in locations where it is difficult to install base stations, such as remote islands, or within vast areas like ranches. Furthermore, since the new technology supports video transmission specification changes such as resolution and bit rate, the data transmission volume can be adjusted to suit the installation environment and intended use.Transmission range in a field test conducted in January 2026*2 For more information on this technology, please refer to the Kyoto University press release (https://www.dco.cce.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ja/PL/PL_2025_06.html) (in Japanese).*3 Transmission range will vary depending on the communication environment and video content.2. Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology (an AI technology) identifies subjects without pre-training and records changes in situations and behavior, applicable to various video analysis tasks with a shorter preparation periodIn video analysis, conventional AI technologies required preparatory work—such as labeling training data with information on the type, behavior, and location of subjects such as animals—as well as pre-training of the AI, which made it time-consuming to start using the system. In contrast, Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology can be activated in a shorter preparation time by applying prompts (instructions for the desired actions) along with preprocessing (*4) and postprocessing (*5) to AI which handles images and languages.*4 The processing of data to enable the AI to reason efficiently.*5 The process of converting data output by the AI into a format that is easy for users to understand and utilize.Furthermore, by combining the Dynamic Prompt Technology (*6) developed in joint with this technology, the AI automatically generates prompts based on the video content. Voice narration and quizzes based on the analysis results can be automatically produced.The AI generates narration (text at the bottom of the screen) based on the video*6 A technology which automatically generates instructions for the AI based on inputted video and context.3. Effectiveness confirmed through field tests in and outside Japan.From March 2025 to January 2026, Sharp conducted field tests in and outside Japan for various applications to confirm, its effectiveness. PeriodLocationsSubjects of analysisTest details1March 2025・Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・Nishi-Oita Hover Terminal(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・Monkeys in a zoo・Footage from operating ships・Counting the animals, generating of voice narration・Long-range (approx. 5 km) video transmission to remote locations・Long-range video transmission from moving objects (ships)・Analysis of conditions within Beppu Bay as observed from the ship, voice narration generation2October 2025・CSIRO Armidale Research Farm(New South Wales, Australia)・Grazing cattle・Classification of individual animal behaviors・Recording of temporal changes3January 2026・Umitamago Oita Marine Palace Aquarium(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・OAB head office(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・Dolphin show・Facility beach・Long-range (approx. 6 km) 4K video transmission・Full HD video transmission for AI analysis at 1/10 the standard bit rate (approx. 300 kbps)・Analysis of the dolphin show・Generation of audio narration and quizzesAbout SharpFor more than 110 years, Sharp Corporation has been developing pioneering, world‑first and industry-first products and technologies primarily in electronics. Based on its business creed "Sincerity and Creativity", the company has established its corporate slogan "In step with your future." and aims to create New Cultures through innovative products and services in every aspect of how people live and work. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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