Intelligent Joy Limited Signs MOU for Strategic Cooperation with First U.S. Capital Group (Revised) ACN Newswire

Intelligent Joy Limited Signs MOU for Strategic Cooperation with First U.S. Capital Group (Revised)

HONG KONG, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - December 10, 2024, Intelligent Group Limited (NASDAQ: INTJ) announces today that its wholly owned subsidiary Intelligent Joy Limited (“Intelligent Joy,”the “Company”) has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with First U.S. Capital Group Limited (“First U.S. Capital”). Under the terms of the MOU, both parties have agreed to collaborate extensively in their respective areas of expertise to enhance their industry presence and foster the integration and development of their capabilities.This collaboration marks a significant step in deepening the relationship between Intelligent Joy and First U.S. Capital in the areas of financial public relations, investment consulting, and cross-border business development. Under the agreement, Intelligent Joy will leverage its expertise in financial public relations and media outreach to support First U.S. Capital’s brand awareness and client expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. At the same time, First U.S. Capital will provide tailored investment consulting and capital market strategies to Intelligent Joy's potential clients. The partnership will focus on expanding brand visibility and business growth in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the U.S. markets.Future OutlookLooking ahead, the cooperation between Intelligent Joy and First U.S. Capital holds great potential. Intelligent Joy will utilize its market resources in Hong Kong and Mainland China to provide strategic support for First U.S. Capital's business expansion in the Asia-Pacific region. Meanwhile, First U.S. Capital, with its strong expertise in international investments and financial consulting, will help Intelligent Joy extend its global client base, particularly in areas such as capital raising, market positioning, and risk management.Both parties will also explore joint opportunities in cross-border investment and capital markets, aiming to promote collaboration in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the U.S. markets. The cooperation will focus on the integration of information technology and financial services, with the goal of introducing innovative financial solutions. As the global economic and financial landscape evolves, this partnership will offer both companies greater flexibility in strategic choices and contribute to long-term sustainable growth.The MOU is set to take effect immediately upon signing and will remain valid for an initial term of three years, subject to modification or extension based on the needs of both parties.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the management’s current expectations, estimates, and assumptions about future economic conditions, industry performance, company operations, and financial results. These statements are not guarantees of future events or performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements due to factors such as changes in economic conditions, market trends, industry developments, and operational factors. There can be no assurance that the expected events or outcomes will occur as anticipated.About Intelligent Group LimitedIntelligent Group Limited has been deeply rooted in Hong Kong for many years and successfully listed on the NASDAQ in March 2024. As the first public relations group in Hong Kong to focus on producing financial content, Intelligent Group Limited is committed to providing high-value public relations services to the financial sector, helping listed companies enhance their brand influence through precise “data + content” driven communications. Through close collaboration with over 100 securities firms and more than 150 financial analysts, the company has focused on driving financial institutions, investors, and businesses with efficient content-driven public relations services. Intelligent Joy operates in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, providing top-tier communications services to leading companies in the Hong Kong and U.S. stock markets.About First U.S. Capital Group LimitedFirst U.S. Capital Group was established in 2014. The company positions itself as a professional investment banking service provider specializing in the Asian region, focusing primarily on small to medium-sized enterprises and rapidly developing companies. First U.S. Capital Group actively seeks companies that are sustainable and cash-flow positive yet facing financial challenges. The company specializes in managing distressed debt and undervalued securities. First U.S. Capital Group provides strategic advice and operational expertise to the companies it invests in, deploying capital in situations where it can generate significant value.First U.S. Capital Group has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and San Francisco. It has established relationships with investors, clients, and professional institutions both domestically and abroad.For more information, please visit Intelligent Joy’s website: www.intelligentjoy.com.For enquiry, please contact Intelligent Joy Limited:Rosanne RenPhone: (86) 136 8956 6828Email: rosanne.ren@intelligentjoy.comIn the event of any discrepancies with press releases from other sources, this version as published on the Company's website shall prevail. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Brawijaya University develops data system for climate change monitoring ACN Newswire

Brawijaya University develops data system for climate change monitoring

MALANG, E. JAVA, Indonesia, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Brawijaya University collaborated with several international institutions to develop the Magnetic Data Acquisition System (MAGDAS) to monitor climate change globally and mitigate disasters in the future.Disaster mitigation and natural resource exploration expert from Brawijaya University, Prof. Sukir Maryanto, in the MAGDAS Cangar Station in East Java. (ANTARA/HO-Brawijaya University)Some institutions partaking in this initiative include the International Research Center for Space and Planetary Environmental Science (i-SPES) from Kyushu University in Japan, the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) of Egypt, and several universities in Malaysia.Disaster mitigation and natural resource exploration expert from Brawijaya University, Prof. Sukir Maryanto, explained that one of the data system stations is located in the Volcano & Geothermal field laboratory in the Agro Techno Park Cangar Complex, Sumberbrantas Village, Batu City, East Java."It will be developed to mitigate tectonic and volcanic earthquake disasters," he noted in a statement on Thursday (Dec 5).Construction for the Cangar Station, which is the collaboration between BRAVO GRC, Brawijaya University, and i-SPES Kyushu University, began in March 2024.The installation of this data system involved a team from Kyushu University and two scientists from Egypt, with one acting as a researcher at i-SPES and the other a partner from the NRIAG in Egypt.Later, after becoming fully functional, the MAGDAS in Cangar Station will be integrated with a system network centered at Kyushu University, Japan, Prof. Sukir added."The construction of the MAGDAS station in Cangar has a significant impact on research and collaboration both at the national and international levels," he remarked.The plan is that in March 2025, an induction-based magnetometer sensor developed by Nagoya City University, Japan, will be installed on the recommendation of the MAGDAS host at Kyushu University.Currently, two new devices have been installed at Cangar Station, including the 3D Fluxgate Magnetometer from i-SPES Kyushu University and a seismic sensor from BRAVO GRC Brawijaya University.The seismic sensor functions to detect seismic waves that occur on Earth.Prof. Sukir expressed hope that these two parameters can be studied in an integrated manner at Cangar Station so that science can be developed to connect phenomena on Earth and in space."The new magnetometer sensor will be installed side by side with the existing MAGDAS and seismic sensors," he explained."Data from magnetic and seismic sensors need to be studied intensively because phenomena on the ground and phenomena in the air are not necessarily the same," he pointed out.Sukir also showed real-time recordings from MAGDAS in Cangar, which include data from Peru, Japan, the Philippines, and Malaysia, as well as various magnetic components with different variations.For more information, please click: https://ub.ac.idBrawijaya University: https://prasetya.ub.ac.id Editor: Yuni Arisandy Sinaga, Copyright (c) ANTARA 2024 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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沃拉圖斯航空航天公司歡迎總部位於英國的空氣數據系統公司加入其生態系統,擴展全球能力 ACN Newswire

沃拉圖斯航空航天公司歡迎總部位於英國的空氣數據系統公司加入其生態系統,擴展全球能力

安大略省多倫多, 2024年12月12日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 沃拉圖斯航空航天公司(TSXV:FLTV)(OTCQX:TAKOF)(FSE:ABBA)欣然宣布,英國的空氣數據系統公司(ADS)關鍵資產和能力的整合,標誌著其全球空中解決方案生態系統的戰略擴展。這一合作安排加強了沃拉圖斯作為空中情報和物流領域領導者的地位,並為關鍵行業開啟了新的機會和合作夥伴關係。ADS專注於簡化大規模和複雜的調查和數據採集項目,服務於如資產管理、檢查服務、石油和天然氣、公用事業及環境服務等工業應用。此次交易採用與未來合同成果掛鉤的成功費用模式,確保了雙方的利益一致,並突顯了此次合作的巨大潛力。作為協議的一部分,沃拉圖斯已收購了ADS品牌、網站和域名,並擁有價值500萬英鎊的強大銷售機會管道。為進一步提升這一合作,ADS前總經理馬克·庫拉斯(Mark Currass)已加入沃拉圖斯航空航天公司,擔任全球業務發展執行顧問。馬克擁有數十年在UAS領域的專業經驗和成功交付結果的經歷,他將領導增長計劃,並利用沃拉圖斯和ADS的綜合能力,開拓新市場並推動創新。“將空氣數據系統整合進沃拉圖斯生態系統是一個強有力的合作,”沃拉圖斯航空航天公司首席執行官格倫·林奇(Glen Lynch)表示。“馬克的領導力和專業知識,加上這一合作帶來的機會,將使我們能夠擴大全球影響力,增強我們在油氣、公用事業、公共安全和農業等行業的領先能力,並為我們的客戶提供無與倫比的價值。”此次合作還加強了沃拉圖斯的廣泛能力,包括在視距外操作(BVLOS)、先進熱成像解決方案和地理信息服務方面的專業知識。沃拉圖斯已完成超過10,000次BVLOS飛行,並擁有業界領先的運營控制中心,繼續為創新和卓越運營設立標杆。關於沃拉圖斯航空航天公司 沃拉圖斯航空航天公司是全球創新空中解決方案的領導者,專注於情報和貨物領域。憑藉深厚的技術和專業知識以及超過100年的航空業綜合經驗,沃拉圖斯為各行業的最終用戶提供有意義的空中解決方案,涵蓋有人駕駛和遙控駕駛航空器系統(RPAS或無人機)。我們致力於通過創新、現實世界的空中解決方案,提高運營效率、安全性和可持續性。關於空氣數據系統公司 空氣數據系統公司專注於創新的無人機系統(UAS)解決方案,提供跨多個行業的專業服務。ADS擁有數十年的技術、工程和合規經驗,現在已無縫整合進入沃拉圖斯航空航天公司的全球生態系統。前瞻性資訊本新聞稿包含構成“前瞻性資訊”和“前瞻性陳述”的聲明,這些聲明符合適用證券法的定義,包括有關公司未來業務活動和營運表現的計劃、意圖、信念和當前預期的聲明。通常,但並非總是,前瞻性資訊和前瞻性陳述可以通過使用如“計劃”、“預期”、“預計”、“預算”、“排程”、“估計”、“預測”、“打算”、“預料”或“相信”等詞語或這些詞語的變體(包括否定變體),或以未來時態表達的聲明,或表明某些行動、事件或結果“可能”、“可以”、“將會”、“或許”或“會”(或其他類似的變體)被採取、發生、實現或達成來加以識別。前瞻性資訊包括以下內容:(i)主服務協議預期帶來的利益和預計產生的收入;(ii)公司的商業計劃和預期;以及(iii)對其他經濟、商業和/或競爭因素的預期。前瞻性資訊基於截至本新聞稿日期目前可用的競爭、財務和經濟數據以及營運計劃、策略或管理層的信念,但涉及已知和未知的風險、不確定性、假設和其他因素,這些因素可能導致公司的實際結果、表現或成就與前瞻性資訊中表達或暗示的未來結果、表現或成就有顯著差異。這些因素可能基於公司目前可獲得的信息,包括從第三方行業分析師和其他第三方來源獲得的信息,並基於管理層的當前預期或信念。本新聞稿中所包含的所有前瞻性資訊均明確受到本警告聲明的限定。投資者應注意,前瞻性資訊並非基於歷史事實,而是反映了基於管理層認為合理的意見、假設和估計,對未來結果或事件的期望、估計或預測。前瞻性資訊和前瞻性陳述反映了公司的當前信念,並基於其目前可獲得的信息和管理層認為在所有情況下都不不合理的假設。在某些情況下,本新聞稿中會討論與包含前瞻性資訊的聲明相關的重大因素或假設。這些重大因素和假設包括但不限於:主服務協議對公司預期帶來的利益和收入;視距外無人機飛行的商業化及其對公司可能帶來的利益;滿足TSXV持續上市要求;以及公司年度信息表中“風險因素”部分所列出的因素。儘管公司已試圖識別可能導致實際行動、事件或結果與前瞻性資訊中描述的有所不同的重要因素,但可能還有其他因素會導致行動、事件或結果與預期、估計或打算的有所不同。本新聞稿中的前瞻性資訊是在本新聞稿日期作出的,除非法律要求,否則公司不承擔更新任何前瞻性資訊的義務,無論是由於新信息、未來事件或結果,還是其他原因。無法保證前瞻性資訊將被證明是準確的,因為實際結果和未來事件可能與這些陳述中預期的結果有所不同。因此,讀者不應過度依賴前瞻性資訊。TSXV或其監管服務提供商(根據TSXV政策定義的術語)對本新聞稿的充分性或準確性不承擔責任。TSXV: FLT.V媒體聯繫Danielle GagneHead of Marketing and Communications danielle.gagne@volatusaerospace.com+1-579-977-5066資料來源: Volatus Aerospace Corp. Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Fujitsu concludes share transfer agreement concerning Fujitsu Communication Services Limited JCN Newswire

Fujitsu concludes share transfer agreement concerning Fujitsu Communication Services Limited

KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec 11, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it will transfer 100% of its shares in Fujitsu Communication Services Limited to Persol Business Process Design Co., Ltd. The two companies have concluded an agreement to this end and aim to conduct the share transfer on February 3, 2025.1. Background and purpose of the share transferFujitsu is working towards expanding its service solutions as per its business model and portfolio strategy, which was set as a key initiative of the medium-term management plan announced in May 2023.Fujitsu Communication Services has contributed to the realization of a safe and secure system environment for its customers through maintenance and operation support, including via contact centers and service desks in Japan. The company’s strength lies in its expertise in developing human resources that can realize a stable support system and that have wide ranging IT skills developed through product support and it continues to promote customer digital transformation (DX).Persol Business Process Design is part of the Persol Group which develops comprehensive human resource services. Its aim is to "realize a society that is abundant with healthy workplaces" through providing services related to business process outsourcing (BPO), contact centers, sales marketing, and business process consulting. By upgrading and optimizing processes, the company aims to enhance its services and corporate value to create lasting effects.The two companies reached this agreement based on the judgment that the share transfer would allow for further expansion of business areas by combining the strengths of both companies, and improvement of productivity and engagement achieved through economies of scale and BPO DX/CX.Fujitsu will continue to meet the needs of its customers by providing services for Fujitsu Communication Services-run contact centers, service desks, etc.2. Overview of CompaniesCompany NameFujitsu Communication Services Limited(A wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited)HQ LocationYOKOHAMA i-MARK PLACE 4-4-5 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture, JapanPresident and Representative DirectorMikiwa KanaiCapital100 million yenDate Est.December 1994No. Employees4,400 (as of March 2024)Business OverviewContact center and IT support outsourcing servicesNet sales23.9 billion yen (FY ended March 2024) Company NamePersol Business Process Design Co., Ltd.(Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd.)HQ LocationGranpark Tower 33 F 3-4-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku, TokyoPresident and Representative DirectorKazuyuki IchimuraCapital310 million yenDate Est.September 1977No. Employees18,253 (as of July 1, 2024) *Number of employees in all types of employmentBusiness OverviewBPO, help desk contact center, sales marketing,business process consulting, HR solutions, healthcare solutions, productsNet sales57.6 billion yen (ended March 2024)About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Eisai’s “URECE(R)” (Dotinurad) Approved in China for Gout Patients with Hyperuricemia JCN Newswire

Eisai’s “URECE(R)” (Dotinurad) Approved in China for Gout Patients with Hyperuricemia

TOKYO, Dec 11, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has received approval for “URECE®” (brand name in China: “优乐思®”, generic name: dotinurad) from the National Medical Products Administration in China as a treatment for gout patients with hyperuricemia.This approval is based on the results of a multicenter, active-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group, randomized, Phase 3 study conducted by Eisai in China.1 In this study, 451 gout patients were randomized into either the dotinurad group or febuxostat group in a 1:1 ratio. The results of this study showed that the proportion of subjects with serum uric acid levels of 6.0 mg/dL or less at 24 weeks, which was the primary endpoint, was 73.6% [95% confidence interval (CI): 67.8, 79.5] in the dotinurad group and 38.1% [95% CI: 31.6, 44.5] in the febuxostat group, confirming the statistical superiority of dotinurad 4 mg over febuxostat 40 mg (difference of proportion 35.87% [95% CI: 27.36, 44.37, p
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南韓前國防部長在因戒嚴調查被捕後企圖自殺

(SeaPRwire) - 此新聞提及自殺議題。如果您或您認識的人有自殺念頭,請聯繫自殺與危機生命線 988 或 1-800-273-TALK (8255)。前國防部長金永賢在因總統戒嚴令被拘留期間企圖自殺,但被官員阻止。在調查總統宣佈戒嚴令的同時,警方週三突擊搜查了尹錫悅總統的辦公室。主要反對黨自由派計劃在週六就尹錫悅宣佈戒嚴令進行第二次彈劾投票,此前週末的第一次彈劾嘗試失敗了。韓國矯正廳廳長申永海週三在國會委員會會議上告訴議員,金永賢在首爾首都的一個拘留中心過夜時企圖自殺,但在官員阻止後未遂。金永賢目前情況穩定。法務部長朴成宰也在國會委員會會議上證實了金永賢自殺未遂事件。金永賢在首爾法院批准逮捕令後於週三早些時候被拘留,罪名是涉嫌參與叛亂和濫用職權。金永賢是第一個因總統12月3日頒佈的戒嚴令而被正式逮捕的人。金永賢是尹錫悅的親密同僚,被控向總統推薦戒嚴令,並派遣部隊前往國會阻止議員就該動議進行投票。議員們最終成功進入議會會議廳,並一致否決了尹錫悅的法令,迫使其在宣佈後幾小時內被撤銷。檢察官最多有20天時間來決定是否就此案起訴金永賢。國家警察廳廳長曹智浩和首爾警察廳廳長金奉植因在戒嚴期間的行為而被拘留,罪名是在國會部署警力阻止議員投票。該國主要的執法機構正著重調查尹錫悅、金永賢及其他參與戒嚴令的人是否犯下叛亂罪,該罪名最高可判處死刑。尹錫悅,一位保守派人士,在週六為宣佈戒嚴令道歉,稱他不會迴避該動議的法律或政治責任。他还表示,他会讓他的政黨來領導國家渡過政治風波,“包括與我任期相關的事務”。在宣佈戒嚴令時,尹錫悅表示,他想通過消除“無恥的親北韓勢力和反國家勢力”來重建國家,這是對控制國會的自由派對手的批評。反對黨和許多專家表示,戒嚴令違憲。這是40多年來韓國首次實施戒嚴令。在週二的國會聽證會上,陸軍特種作戰司令部司令郭鍾根(其部隊被派往國會)作證說,尹錫悅打電話給他,要求部署在國會的部隊“迅速破門,將裏面的議員拖出來”。郭鍾根表示他沒有遵守尹錫悅的命令。軍方反情報機構高級官員金大宇在同一聽證會上表示,他的指揮官呂仁亨在戒嚴令宣佈後問他,首爾的一個陸軍掩體是否有空間拘留政治人物和其他人士。呂仁亨被認為是金永賢的親密同僚。如果尹錫悅被彈劾,他的權力將被暫停,直到憲法法院決定是否將他免職。韓國政府的二號人物,總理韓德洙將接管他的總統職責。如果總統被罷免,必須在60天內舉行選舉以取代他。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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中國科幻風格的「死星」球形機器人警察利用 AI 和臉部識別追蹤罪犯 News

中國科幻風格的「死星」球形機器人警察利用 AI 和臉部識別追蹤罪犯

(SeaPRwire) - 街頭畫面捕捉到一幕像是科幻小說裡的場景——球形無人機與巡邏執法人員並肩同行。中國機器人公司 Logon Technology 在新聞稿中推出 RT-G 自主球形機器人,稱其為旨在協助甚至取代人類在危險環境中工作的「技術突破」。這種球形機器人能夠在陸地和水上運行。公司表示,這些機器人的速度最高可達每小時 35 公里(約每小時 22 英里),並能承受高達 8,818 磅(4 噸)的撞擊損壞。在 TikTok 用戶發布的影片中,一個大型球形機器警察在中國杭州的浙江大學巡邏。這個大型機器警察在杭州繁華的街道上巡邏,杭州人口近 1200 萬,它旁邊有 4 名警官。除了機器警察令人印象深刻的存在感之外,這些機器人還配備了一系列令人印象深刻的設備。根據 Logon Technology 的說法,這些機器人由先進的 AI 驅動。公司表示,RT-G 將通過使用先進的 AI 和面部識別技術來協助執法人員識別和制服罪犯。中國最近使用機器人的情況表明,各國正在將科技與傳統警務方法相結合,以增強公共安全。在美國,NYPD 於 2023 年 4 月推出了機器狗。「我們希望公眾知道,這些技術的應用將是透明的、一致的,並且始終與我們服務的人民合作進行。」NYPD 局長 Keechant Sewell 在發布會上說。這些機器狗的設計目的是協助 NYPD 調查高風險或危險事件。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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敘利亞阿薩德政權垮台,美國重啟尋找奧斯汀·泰斯行動
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敘利亞阿薩德政權垮台,美國重啟尋找奧斯汀·泰斯行動 “`

(SeaPRwire) - 週末的政權垮台促使拜登政府重新努力尋找美國記者和海軍陸戰隊退役軍人奧斯汀·泰斯並把他帶回家。一項巨大的遣返泰斯的行動已經開始,人質事務特使羅傑·卡斯滕斯已在貝魯特開始聯繫,並且根據白宮國家安全顧問傑克·沙利文,已經開始努力與敘利亞的消息來源聯繫,以獲取有關泰斯下落的信息。「美國正在積極努力尋找奧斯汀·泰斯並把他送回家與家人團聚,」國務院發言人馬修·米勒週一晚上說。「我們鼓勵任何掌握奧斯汀下落信息的人立即聯繫聯邦調查局。」米勒提供高達100萬美元的獎金給任何提供關於泰斯及其安全返回的可信信息的人。國務院的「正義獎勵」計劃還提供高達1000萬美元的獎金,用於獲取有關泰斯下落的信息。「正如[國務]卿布林肯直接對奧斯汀的家人所說——包括在過去幾天——我們不會休息,直到他安全地回到他親人的身邊,」發言人證實。同樣,沙利文週一在美國廣播公司(ABC)的《早安美國》節目中表示,美國還正在與土耳其的合作夥伴合作,與可能掌握有助於尋找他可能被關押監獄的信息的敘利亞人聯繫。沙利文說:「這是我們的首要任務。」泰斯在2012年8月報導敘利亞反阿薩德政權起義(標誌著敘利亞內戰的早期階段)時,在達馬斯被拘留,當時他31歲,而阿薩德政權在週日被反叛軍佔領首都後垮台。泰斯的家人表示,他們相信他還活著,並且有報導稱美國間歇性地收到關於他下落的信息,儘管這些信息的可靠性難以驗證。一位熟悉情報的前美國官員告訴路透社,據報導,美國在夏季從一位黎巴嫩消息來源獲得了信息,該消息來源聲稱他們看到泰斯還活著,並表示他據信被與真主黨有關聯的一個團體囚禁。2020年,拜登總統發表聲明稱,他「肯定」知道阿薩德政權要為泰斯的監禁負責,並要求他們釋放他。該政權回應稱,它既沒有綁架也沒有拘留這位美國記者。據報導,美國多年來一直在黎巴嫩中間人的幫助下與敘利亞進行秘密談判,包括在拜登政府執政期間,但都無濟於事。敘利亞官員顯然拒絕就釋放泰斯進行談判,並且只在美國滿足其要求(例如從該國撤軍)的情況下提供其存活證明。據報導,拜登政府最後一次與敘利亞就泰斯問題進行聯繫是在阿勒頗淪陷前一個月,阿勒頗在11月下旬被叛軍佔領。自真主黨垮台以來,加上俄羅斯和伊朗無法再次支持阿薩德政權,以及隨後的叛軍接管該國,敘利亞臭名昭著的監獄中被關押的數萬名囚犯已被釋放。據美聯社報導,臭名昭著的賽德納亞軍事監獄(被稱為「人間屠宰場」),在那裡酷刑、疾病、飢餓和秘密處決司空見慣,在週日被反叛軍解放,他們砸開牢房,發現裡面關押著男女老少。包括阿勒頗、霍姆斯、哈馬以及達馬斯庫斯在內的城市中的囚犯已被釋放,這給多年來沒有見到在這些監獄中被關押的家人的人們帶來了新的希望。拜登在週六的講話中對泰斯表達了一些希望,並說:「我們相信他還活著。我們認為我們可以把他找回來,但我們還沒有直接證據。」總統補充說:「我們必須確定他的下落。」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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巴西總統盧拉腦出血手術後入住加護病房,醫院表示 News

巴西總統盧拉腦出血手術後入住加護病房,醫院表示

(SeaPRwire) - 巴西總統魯拉在接受顱內出血手術後,正在加護病房中恢復,西羅-黎巴嫩醫院在週二凌晨的一份聲明中表示。這項手術是在這位79歲的左翼領袖感到頭痛後進行的,醫生認為頭痛是由於他10月份在家中跌倒所致。醫院表示,魯拉從首都巴西利亞前往620英里南部的聖保羅接受治療,在出血被引流後,「情況良好,正在加護病房病床上接受監控」。總統府尚未發表任何評論。魯拉的辦公室當時表示,他在事故發生後取消了出席金磚國家峰會的行程。事故在他後腦勺靠近頸部的地方留下了一道可見的傷口。西羅-黎巴嫩醫院表示,將於當地時間上午9點舉行新聞發布會,討論這項手術。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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DIAMONDROCK HOSPITALITY宣佈第四季度股息 Business

DIAMONDROCK HOSPITALITY宣佈第四季度股息

(SeaPRwire) - 2024年普通股息總計每股$0.32 馬里蘭州貝塞斯達,2024年12月9日 — DiamondRock Hospitality Company(「本公司」)(紐約證券交易所股票代碼:DRH)宣佈,其董事會已宣佈派發每股普通股$0.23的第四季度股息,其中包括本公司每股普通股$0.03的定期季度股息,以及每股普通股$0.20的補償股息。股息將於2025年1月14日支付給截至2024年12月31日的股東。 第四季度股息加上2024年前三個季度宣佈的定期股息,每股總計$0.32,根據2024年12月6日的收盤價計算,年收益率為3.3%。本公司預計在2025年將宣佈每股普通股$0.08的定期季度股息,並根據其2025年的營業收入,在2025年第四季度宣佈補償股息。 本公司董事會還宣佈,其8.250% A系列累計可贖回優先股每股派發$0.515625的季度股息。股息將於2024年12月31日支付給截至2024年12月20日的股東。 關於本公司 DiamondRock Hospitality Company 是一家自我管理的房地產投資信託 (REIT),擁有領先的地理位置多元化酒店投資組合,主要集中在休閒目的地和主要門戶市場。本公司目前擁有37家高品質酒店和度假村,擁有超過10,000間客房。本公司已將其投資組合戰略性地定位為,既可在領先的全球品牌旗下運營,也可在生活方式領域的獨立精品酒店運營。如需瞭解有關本公司及其投資組合的更多資訊,請瀏覽 DiamondRock Hospitality Company 的網站。 本新聞稿包含根據聯邦證券法律法規的意義上的前瞻性陳述。這些前瞻性陳述的識別方式是使用諸如「相信」、「預期」、「打算」、「預測」、「預報」、「計劃」以及其他類似術語和短語,包括對未來結果的假設和預測。前瞻性陳述並非對未來業績的保證,並且涉及已知和未知的風險、不確定性和其他因素,這些因素可能導致實際結果與做出前瞻性陳述時預期的結果存在重大差異。這些風險包括但不限於:任何未來大流行病、流行病或任何高度傳染性疾病爆發對美國、區域和全球經濟、旅遊業、酒店業以及本公司及其酒店的財務狀況和經營成果的不利影響;國家和地方經濟和商業狀況,包括可能發生的進一步恐怖襲擊,這將影響本公司酒店的入住率以及對酒店產品和服務的需求;與酒店業務相關的經營風險;與資產管理人的關係;在門禁、位置、住宿質量和房價結構等方面的有效競爭能力;旅行模式、稅收和政府法規的變化,這些都會影響或決定工資、價格、建築程序和成本;以及本公司提交給證券交易委員會的文件中包含的其他風險因素。儘管本公司認為這些前瞻性陳述中反映的預期是基於合理的假設,但本公司不能保證將實現這些預期,或者任何偏差不會是重大的。本新聞稿中的所有資訊均截至本新聞稿發佈之日,本公司沒有義務更新任何前瞻性陳述,以使該陳述符合實際結果或本公司的預期變化。 來源 DiamondRock Hospitality Company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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KONJAKUSO (豐邦株式會社) 現已在萬豪旅享家酒店及別墅提供豪華及優質租賃物業 Business

KONJAKUSO (豐邦株式會社) 現已在萬豪旅享家酒店及別墅提供豪華及優質租賃物業

(SeaPRwire) - YASU和日本大阪,2024年12月10日 — Funbound Co., Ltd.是一家專門將空置房屋和建築改造成高端私人住所的公司,其品牌為KONJAKUSO,宣佈其部分出租物業現已在Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy平台上提供,並於2024年12月開始營運。 圖片1: Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy是一個精心策劃且不斷發展的集合,擁有超過160,000個位於全球800多個黃金地段的高端和豪華整棟房屋出租物業。憑藉萬豪國際數十年提供卓越款待體驗的經驗,每間房屋都由專業管理,並符合公司的設計、清潔度、安全和設施標準。該平台也是屢獲殊榮的旅遊計劃Marriott Bonvoy的一部分,讓會員可以賺取和兌換所有住宿的積分。 Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy將會推出Funbound位於日本7個市場的KONJAKUSO品牌房屋,主要位於大阪,以及奈良。 KONJAKUSO是一個將每個地點的歷史(「JAKU」過去)與現代舒適(「KON」現在)相融合的品牌,提供經過翻新的傳統日式建築。每個設施都具有受當地歷史啟發的概念。截至2024年10月,該品牌營運11處物業,另有6個項目正在進行中,並且該品牌正在全國範圍內擴展。請瀏覽官方網站( )了解更多詳情。 圖片2: 在加入Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy產品組合之前,Funbound的出租物業已通過萬豪國際的審計和評估,以符合公司對規範、設計和設施的高標準。 「我們的KONJAKUSO物業完美融入Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy豪華產品組合,以我們獨特的傳統日式建築和現代舒適的融合,擴大了Homes & Villas的產品選擇,」Funbound創始人兼首席執行官Takudo Okado說道。「這次合作不僅提升了KONJAKUSO的知名度,也鞏固了我們作為追求奢華而正宗日式住宿體驗的精明旅客的首選地位。我們致力於確保每位客人都能體驗到深深融入日本文化豐富性的體驗,同時也能在通過Homes & Villas預訂時賺取和兌換Marriott Bonvoy積分。」 Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy的服務特色,KONJAKUSO將會採用以下特色:– 全天候支援– 免接觸入住– 高速Wi-Fi– 高級床單和毛巾– 廚房用品– 入住前後專業清潔– 免費飲品,包括日本清酒– 先進的家具和電器,例如吹風機和遊戲機 Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy是偏好高端和豪華出租房產的客戶的首選預訂平台,這些房產優先考慮一致性、品質和通過旅遊忠誠計劃Marriott Bonvoy提供的無與倫比的忠誠度。該平台精心挑選的房屋將旅客與全球數千個出租物業聯繫起來,讓客人可以享受他們最珍貴的旅遊時刻。 在Instagram和LinkedIn上關注@HomesandVillasbyMarriott: *萬豪機密和專有資訊。本材料的內容屬於萬豪國際酒店集團,Inc.的機密和專有資訊,未經萬豪授權代表的明確許可,不得複製、洩露、分發或使用。任何其他用途均嚴格禁止。 公司概覽名稱:Funbound Co., Ltd.地址:日本滋賀縣野洲市甲西町大字甲西859-1 520-2331總裁:Takudo Okado網址: 在Instagram上關注@konjakuso: 資料來源 Funbound Co., Ltd.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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Vodafone Idea 選擇 Tejas Networks 擴展其 4G 和 5G 推出的回程容量 Business

Vodafone Idea 選擇 Tejas Networks 擴展其 4G 和 5G 推出的回程容量

(SeaPRwire) - 班加羅爾,印度,2024年12月10日 — Tejas Networks (BSE: 540595) (NSE: TEJASNET) 今日宣佈,已與印度領先的電信服務供應商 Vodafone Idea Limited(「VIL」)簽訂三年期合約,將提供其業界領先的 TJ1400 和 TJ1600 數據包和光傳輸產品,以增強 Vodafone Idea 的回程容量並提升其在印度多個電信圈的網絡性能。 Vodafone Idea Limited 首席技術官 Jagbir Singh 先生表示:「隨著 VIL 加速其在印度全境的 4G 和 5G 建設,升級我們的回程網絡以實現可擴展性、穩健性和面向未來至關重要,以便有效管理預期數據流量的增長和不斷增長的帶寬需求。我們很高興在 VIL 2.0 計劃中歡迎 Tejas Networks 作為我們的有線網絡合作夥伴。他們的先進 PTN 和 OTN 產品將在為我們的客戶提供卓越的服務體驗方面發揮關鍵作用。」 Tejas Networks 首席執行官兼董事總經理 Anand Athreya 先生表示:「我們很榮幸被選為 Vodafone Idea 的合作夥伴,因為他們正在踏上在印度擴展和建立全國 4G 和 5G 網絡的令人興奮的旅程。我們相信,這反映了我們設計高度靈活且差異化產品的能力,這些產品始終與 Vodafone Idea 等頂級通訊服務提供商不斷變化的需求相一致,同時大幅降低每位元的成本和能源消耗。」 關於 Tejas Networks Limited Tejas Networks Ltd. 為全球 75 多個國家的電信服務供應商、互聯網服務供應商、公用事業公司、國防和政府機構設計和製造高性能有線和無線網絡產品。Tejas Networks Ltd. 是塔塔集團的一部分,Panatone Finvest Ltd.(塔塔子公司私人有限公司的子公司)是其主要股東。 更多信息,請訪問 Tejas Networks Ltd. 網站或聯繫投資者關係: 標誌: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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West Fraser透過中壓驅動技術將年度能源費用削減逾266,000美元 Business

West Fraser透過中壓驅動技術將年度能源費用削減逾266,000美元

(SeaPRwire) - 木材產品公司接近嚴苛的碳減排目標,獲得增強的運營商洞察力,並享有更高的資產彈性 英國米爾頓凱恩斯, 2024年12月10日 — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK),全球最大的致力於工業自動化和數字轉型的公司,今天宣佈,多元化木材產品公司West Fraser在其位於蘇格蘭考維的工廠,通過部署Rockwell Automation的完整集成產品方案 (IPP),在嚴格的碳減排和節能目標方面取得了重大進展。 IPP解決方案包括一個中壓電動機控制中心 (MCC) 和三個Allen-Bradley®中壓變頻器,部署在該工廠三個能源密集型風扇應用中。通過更精確地控制這三個風扇,用於原材料乾燥、最終產品提取和基於材料狀態的剔除,West Fraser大幅降低了整體能耗,每年節省超過266,000美元(£209,939)。 “考慮到全球工業在電動機和風扇應用中消耗的能源,顯然變頻器可以在降低能耗和減少碳排放方面產生深遠的積極影響,”Rockwell Automation中部、東部和北部地區區域副總裁Asa Arvidsson表示。“但除了節能之外,此應用還突顯了智能MCC解決方案的其他優勢。” West Fraser在其位於北美和歐洲的所有業務中都設定了雄心勃勃的可持續發展目標——從林業管理到最終產品。作為中密度纖維板 (MDF) 和刨花板的主要加工廠,考維工廠是碳減排的理想機會。現場資產非常適合智能電動機控制技術。 “就優化大型流程風扇的速度而言,我們現在正處於我們需要的位置,”West Fraser考維工廠工程經理Gordon McArthur表示。“我們不僅看到了改進的過程控制,而且還獲得了更好的可靠性,變頻器可以根據最佳應用設定點快速而精確地調整風扇速度。West Fraser也是Rockwell Automation技術在全球範圍內的大型用戶,因此我們的工程師熟悉控制架構及其所能實現的功能。” 與Rockwell Automation IPP項目團隊合作,額外的現場安裝和監督服務由HF Controls提供,HF Controls是Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork生態系統的成員,作為銀牌級系統集成商,以及公認的Rockwell認證的中壓驅動器安裝系統集成商。 關於Rockwell AutomationRockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) 是工業自動化和數字轉型領域的全球領導者。我們將人們的想像力與技術的潛力聯繫起來,以拓展人類的可能性,使世界更具生產力和可持續性。Rockwell Automation的總部位於威斯康星州密爾沃基,截至2024財年末,擁有約27,000名致力於為100多個國家的客戶解決問題的員工。要了解我們如何在工業企業中實現互聯企業,請訪問。 標誌 – 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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Redbrick Connect 2024 圓滿落幕,推動數位創意生態系統發展
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Redbrick Connect 2024 圓滿落幕,推動數位創意生態系統發展 “`

(SeaPRwire) - 南韓首爾, 2024年12月9日 — 由雲端遊戲創作平台 Redbrick 主辦的全球創作者盛會《Redbrick Connect 2024》已於11月30日在三星洞COEX圓滿落幕。活動展出許多創意和創新的遊戲作品,與會者對活動中豐富多樣的體驗和展覽給予熱烈的迴響。此活動在致力於培養軟體創作者的組織的支持下更具影響力,這些組織包括 Daekyo、How Coding 和韓國獨立遊戲協會。 活動的亮點,遊戲創作挑戰賽,吸引了來自世界各地310名參賽者,他們提交了212個作品。在青年遊戲比賽中,173名參賽者展現了充滿新鮮想法的創新作品。在對公眾開放的線上遊戲創作馬拉松中,137名參賽者組成39個團隊,在48小時內開發作品,展現了他們的創造力和技術能力。 展覽展出了28件作品,其中包括遊戲創作挑戰賽中10件優秀作品和8件特別邀請的作品,清晰地展現了作品品質的提升和內容的多樣性。 互動攤位也深受參觀者歡迎。在名為人人皆可創作的創作區,許多與會者成功完成動手遊戲創作體驗。他們親身體驗了整個遊戲開發過程,包括直接發布。此外,以Xscape為主題的VR體驗區讓參觀者沉浸在Redbrick的VR技術中,並享受刺激的冒險。 Redbrick 強調,透過此次活動,將進一步強化數位創意生態系統。執行長楊永模表示:「這項活動標誌著我們在建立永續創意環境方面邁出了重要一步,透過Web3技術為創作者提供獲利機會,而不再僅僅是展現他們的作品。」 Redbrick 致力於持續提供支持,幫助創作者將他們的創意轉化為現實,並從他們的作品中獲利。 資料來源 Redbrick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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BOM Network Unveils Solutions to Tokenize Real-World Assets SeaPRwire

BOM Network Unveils Solutions to Tokenize Real-World Assets

Hong Kong – December 11, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – Recently, BOM Network is proud to unveil its solutions to tokenize a wide range of real-world assets, from real estate to commodities, and use these tokens for trading, lending, or as collateral. Real-World Assets (RWA): The Bridge Between Traditional Finance and Blockchain Revolution In recent years, the crypto market has undergone remarkable growth, but its volatility and limited real-world use cases have often raised concerns. Real-World Assets (RWA) are emerging as a pivotal trend that may fundamentally reshape the blockchain and crypto space by creating a more stable and tangible connection to traditional finance. The tokenization of RWAs allows for real estate, commodities, and other physical assets to be represented on the blockchain, unlocking liquidity and expanding investment opportunities.RWAs bridge the gap between traditional assets and decentralized finance (DeFi), bringing stability, security, and trust into the often volatile crypto markets. This fusion offers several key benefits: Access to Illiquid Assets Increased Liquidity and Market Efficiency Global Access The Future of Banking and RWA Integration BOM Network is one standout project in the RWA space, focusing on integrating blockchain with traditional financial services. BOM Network’s unique approach lies in its emphasis on combining traditional banking services with the efficiency of blockchain, making it an attractive solution for institutions looking to bridge the gap between old and new financial systems. BOM Network has already established partnerships with global financial institutions, offering a scalable and secure way for investors to participate in the RWA market. Its platform is designed for both retail and institutional investors, making it a key player in the future of decentralized finance. By integrating RWAs into its ecosystem, BOM Network aims to drive the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology and create a more efficient, liquid, and globally accessible financial system. As the tokenization of RWAs gains traction, projects like BOM Network are leading the charge toward a more stable, diversified, and globally inclusive crypto market. About BOM Network BOM is the perfect bridge for capital from the real world to the Blockchain world. Meet a huge supply and demand of borrowing and lending from the real world into the cryptocurrency market. RWAs are likely to accelerate institutional adoption of blockchain technology. Moreover, the introduction of RWAs will catalyze regulatory development as governments and financial authorities adapt to this new intersection of traditional assets and blockchain technology. This convergence will bring crypto further into the mainstream, providing a fertile ground for innovation and growth. Social Links X: https://x.com/BOM_Network Telegram: https://t.me/BOMNetworkCommunity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bom_network Media Contact Brand: BOM Network Contact: Media contact Email: support@bomnetwork.io Website: https://bomnetwork.io The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Sectors: Top Story, Corporate News SeaPRwire provides real time press release distribution for companies and organizations to 6,500+ media outlets & 3.5 million professional desktops in 90 regions. It distributes press releases in different languages, including: IndonesiaFolk, IndoNewswire, SEATribune, IDNewsZone, LiveBerita, DailyBerita, TaiwanPR, SinchewBusiness, AsiaEase, BuzzHongKong, SingapuraNow, TIHongKong, TaipeiCool, TWZip, AsiaFeatured, dePresseNow, THNewson, KULPR, VNFeatured, MENAEntry, HunaTimes, DubaiLite, ArabicDir, BeritaDaring, TekanAsia, JamKopi ...
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BDO announces winners of the 6th BDO ESG Awards 2024 ACN Newswire

BDO announces winners of the 6th BDO ESG Awards 2024

HONG KONG, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BDO, the world’s fifth largest accountancy and advisory network, has announced the winners of the 6th BDO ESG Awards (the Awards). The winning companies have integrated ESG principles and climate change considerations into their business strategies. They have actively emphasised the importance of ESG and promoted its development by implementing influential and long-term sustainable development measures. This year, the Awards received strong support from listed companies, with more than 110 companies participating at the nomination stage, a six-year high. All finalists were invited to attend the awards ceremony to witness the winners honoured. (Click here or view the full list below*)Once again, “Carbon Neutrality” has been selected to be this year’s theme, emphasising the important role that companies play in mitigating climate change and shaping a green future. The Theme Awards are dedicated to recognising listed companies that have demonstrated best practices in “Carbon Neutrality”, including reducing carbon emissions and planning and adopting relevant measures. The companies competing for this year’s Theme Awards were outstanding and evenly matched. A total of three companies won this award, setting a new record.Mr Andrew Lam, Managing Director, BDO, said, “The BDO ESG Awards first launched in 2018 when listed companies began to explore the implementation of ESG initiatives. Today, we are pleased to see that an increasing number of listed companies are recognising the importance of ESG and pursuing long-term ESG development. The Awards have now gained considerable market recognition, and as an advocate of sustainable development, BDO is delighted to see an increasing number of Hong Kong-listed companies paying attention to ESG. Through the judging process, we have observed that the quality of the ESG initiatives implemented by the participating companies has improved and become more forward-looking. As the importance and influence of ESG continues to grow, we hope to work with all kinds of industries through the Awards to improve Hong Kong's green standards and consolidate the city’s position as a green financial centre.”Mr Johnson Kong, Managing Director, BDO, said, “In light of growing social awareness of sustainability and social responsibility, more and more investors and organisations are incorporating ESG factors into their investment decisions and tend to support companies that meet ESG standards. By implementing ESG policies, companies can build a good reputation that will enhance their competitiveness and attract more investors. As a professional in this field, BDO is committed to supporting Hong Kong-listed companies in various areas, such as assisting them in ESG reporting and risk management, and providing them with recommendations to improve ESG performance. We hope the Awards will raise ESG awareness among all stakeholders in society so that more listed and unlisted companies in Hong Kong will prioritise the importance of ESG practices in the future.”Mr Ricky Cheng, Director and Head of Risk Advisory, BDO, said, “This year’s winners come from a variety of industries, and all of the nominated companies have demonstrated outstanding performance in various areas of competition. BDO is proud of the winning companies dedicated to sustainable development, and we are thrilled to support all those who are making strides toward a more environmentally friendly and responsible business landscape through this award and our expertise.”BDO ESG Awards 2024 Winners (listed in alphabetical order) Best in ESG – Large Market CapitalisationBOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (02388.HK)HKT Trust and HKT Limited (06823.HK)Lenovo Group Limited (00992.HK)Best in ESG – Middle Market CapitalisationAAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (02018.HK)Kerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)Xinyi Solar Holdings Limited (00968.HK)Best in ESG – Small Market CapitalisationConcord New Energy Group Limited (00182.HK)Shun Tak Holdings Limited (00242.HK)Yuexiu Services Group Limited (06626.HK)Best in Reporting – Large Market CapitalisationHKT Trust and HKT Limited (06823.HK)Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (01177.HK)Techtronic Industries Company Limited (00669.HK)Best in Reporting – Middle Market CapitalisationKerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)PCCW Limited (00008.HK)Xinyi Solar Holdings Limited (00968.HK)Best in Reporting – Small Market CapitalisationNew World Department Store China Limited (00825.HK)Xinyi Energy Holdings Limited (03868.HK)Yuexiu Services Group Limited (06626.HK)ESG Report of the Year – Large Market CapitalisationHKT Trust and HKT Limited (06823.HK)ESG Report of the Year – Middle Market CapitalisationKerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)ESG Report of the Year– Small Market CapitalisationYuexiu Services Group Limited (06626.HK)Outstanding ESG Performance of H-Share CompaniesChina Tower Corporation Limited (00788.HK)Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited (02727.HK)ZTE Corporation (00763.HK)Theme AwardsLenovo Group Limited (00992.HK)Yuexiu Property Company Limited (00123.HK)ZTE Corporation (00763.HK)Photo CaptionsBDO representatives and panel of judges attend the BDO ESG Awards 2024Presentation Ceremony.Representatives of the award winners, BDO, and panel of judges pose for agroup photo at the BDO ESG Awards 2024 Presentation Ceremony. Note to editorsAbout BDO Limited BDO's global organisation extends across 166 countries and territories, with more than 115,600 professionals working in over 1,770 offices - and they're all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. BDO was established in Hong Kong in 1981 and is committed to facilitating the growth of businesses by advising the people behind them. BDO Hong Kong provides an extensive range of professional services including assurance services, risk advisory services, specialist advisory services and tax services. For more details, visit www.bdo.com.hk.ContactsSala LoSenior Marketing Manager and Team HeadBDO Hong KongHeidi LauSenior Marketing ManagerBDO Hong Kong Strategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky LeeYoko LiTel +852 2218 3042Mobile +852 9613 5175salalo@bdo.com.hkTel +852 2218 2325Mobile +852 9285 4151heidilau@bdo.com.hkTel +852 2864 4834sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hkTel +852 2864 4813sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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GMG’s THERMAL-XR(R) Demonstrates Potential for Electronics Heat Sink Miniaturization and Efficiency ACN Newswire

GMG’s THERMAL-XR(R) Demonstrates Potential for Electronics Heat Sink Miniaturization and Efficiency

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - December 11, 2024) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a business update on the commercialisation progress of THERMAL-XR® Powered by GMG Graphene.CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT UPDATEGMG continues to make progress in testing with companies in multiple industries for the use of THERMAL-XR® in their products, including on heat sinks for electronics. Figure 1 shows an aluminium heat sink that is commonly used in electronics for removing heat from printed circuit boards, electrical circuits and processing silicon chips, and that has been coated with THERMAL-XR®.Figure 1: THERMAL-XR® Coated Electronics Heat SinkTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/233324_9491c90934ed3928_001full.jpgHEAT SINK MINIATURISATION:Third-party verified modelling demonstrates that applying THERMAL-XR® to a heat sink could reduce its size by up to 39%, while maintaining equivalent thermal performance, offering the potential for weight and material cost savings. Figure 2 shows that the maximum temperature reached by a heat sink coated with THERMAL-XR® is 62 degrees centigrade, 23% lower than the maximum temperature of 80 degrees Celsius reached by a heat sink of equal size that has not been coated with THERMAL-XR®. Figure 3 shows that a heat sink coated with THERMAL-XR® that is 39% smaller in terms of width achieves the same performance as a heat sink that has not been coated with THERMAL-XR®.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/233324_9491c90934ed3928_002full.jpgMaterialAmbient Temp. (˚C)Power (W)EmissivityConvection Type Heat Sink Dimensions (mm)Max Temp. (˚C)Temperature Difference Between Aluminium and THERMAL-XR®WidthLengthHeightΔT(˚C)ΔT%Aluminium25800.11Natural Convection62583880-1823%THERMAL-XR®0.9562 Figure 2: Modelling of an Electronic Heat Sink with THERMAL-XR® coated on all sides, excluding the base, shows a 23% reduction in maximum temperature reached.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/233324_9491c90934ed3928_003full.jpgMaterialAmbient Temp. (˚C)Power (W)EmissivityConvection Type No. of FinsHeat Sink Size (mm)Temperature (˚C)WidthLengthHeightΔW%MaxMinAluminium25800.11Natural Convection8625838-8076.7THERMAL-XR®0.955385838-39%8075 Figure 3: A heat sink coated with THERMAL-XR® on all sides, excluding the base, that is 39% smaller achieves the same results and temperature as the bare aluminium heat sink depicted in Figure 1.Global Printed Circuit Board (PCB) production is projected[1] to reach 530 million square meters annually by the year 2030, or about 5.3 trillion printed circuit boards. As PCB density increases, higher current loads lead to more heat, with 5.2 billion units expected to require heat sinks for cooling. THERMAL-XR® coated on the heat sinks, enhances the heat sink efficiency, enabling smaller heat sinks and more compact PCB assemblies. The total amount of THERMAL-XR® that could be used for this application to improve performance is 26.5 million litres per annum by 2030, assuming 0.1% will use the coating.GMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "Heat sinks are a critical component of modern electronics, but they come with various challenges, especially as devices become smaller, faster, and more powerful. GMG's THERMAL-XR® offers a potential solution in heat sink miniaturization, enabling up to 39% size reduction while maintaining thermal performance. This has the potential to not only cut material costs but also unlock new opportunities for compact and efficient electronics designs, addressing the rising thermal management demands of the global printed circuit board market."About THERMAL-XR® powered by GMG Graphene:THERMAL-XR® COATING SYSTEM is a unique method of improving the thermal heat transfer of heat exchange surfaces. The process coats and protects heat exchange surfaces while increasing the heat transfer rate by leveraging the physics of GMG Graphene, resulting in an efficiency improvement and a potential power reduction.THERMAL-XR® is powered by GMG Graphene. PATENT PENDINGAbout GMG www.graphenemg.comGMG is a clean-technology company which seeks to offer energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene, including that manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process. GMG has developed a proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating), lubricants and fluids.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries").GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, the progression of testing and sales of THERMAL-XR® in multiple industries, the benefits of using THERMAL-XR® on heat sinks, the projected growth of PCB production, and the number of PCBs which will require heat sinks in the future.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, that the Company will continue to receive interest in testing and buying THERMAL-XR® from multiple industries, that the use of THERMAL-XR® on heat sinks will result in the benefits expected by management, that the use of THERMAL-XR® will allow heat sinks to be smaller while delivering equivalent thermal performance, that PCB production will grow as currently projected, and that the number of PCBs requiring heat sinks in the future will align with current estimates. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: that the Company will not continue to receive interest in testing and purchasing THERMAL-XR® from multiple industries, that THERMAL-XR® will not have the expected benefits when applied to heat sinks, that the size of heat sinks will not be reduced, that PCB production will not grow as expected, that PCBs will not require heat sinks in the future, that THERMAL-XR® coated heat sinks will not enable more compact printed circuit board assemblies, that there will not be demand for THERMAL-XR® in the heat sink market, risks relating to the extent and duration of the conflict in Eastern Europe and its impact on global markets, the volatility of global capital markets, political instability, the failure of the Company to obtain regulatory approvals, attract and retain skilled personnel, unexpected development and production challenges, unanticipated costs and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated October 3, 2024 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.[1] Areas of PCB production projected from the source, Prismark Printed Circuit Board Market Report 2021, page 13To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/233324 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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雲頂新耀:加速腎病領域創新 邁向全球生物製藥領先地位

香港, 2024年12月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 據《南華早報》報導,雲頂新耀(HKEX 1952.HK)正加速實現其成為亞太地區領先生物製藥企業的願景。公司憑藉強大的研發實力與卓越的商業化能力,在持續推動業務發展的同時,不斷深化在全球生物製藥領域的佈局。近期,雲頂新耀在核心商業化產品和突破性研究方面取得了一系列重要的里程碑式進展,充分體現了其在為亞洲乃至全球患者提供創新治療解決方案方面的堅定承諾與卓越能力。這些成就不僅鞏固了公司在行業中的領先地位,也進一步彰顯了其致力於滿足未被滿足醫療需求的長期戰略願景。EVER001:腎病創新領域的突破2024年12月4日,雲頂新耀宣佈其自主研發且擁有全球權益的新一代共價可逆布魯頓酪氨酸激酶(BTK)抑制劑EVER001,在1b/2a期臨床試驗階段性資料中取得積極結果。本次試驗聚焦原發性膜性腎病(pMN),是成人原發性腎病綜合征的主要原因,存在未被滿足的醫療需求。近年來,中國pMN的發病率持續上升,成為繼IgA腎病(IgAN)後的第二大腎病綜合征常見的病理類型。目前,中國約200萬原發性膜性腎病患者,而在美國約有8萬-10萬患者,歐洲約8萬患者,日本約4萬患者,疾病負擔在全球範圍內日益加重,且目前全球沒有獲批此適應症的藥物。不同于傳統的共價不可逆BTK抑制劑,EVER001採用獨特的共價可逆機制,結合其強大的靶點結合力與良好的安全性特徵,避免持續抑制帶來的毒副作用。試驗結果顯示,抗-PLA2R自身抗體水準在資料截止日期時已達到接近100%的下降,而早在低劑量組的24周和高劑量組的12周,抗-PLA2R自身抗體下降已超過90%。此外,在已完成36周治療的低劑量組患者中,81.8%的患者實現臨床緩解,高劑量組中已完成24周治療的患者已有85.7%實現臨床緩解。除低劑量組的1例患者外,其他所有完成36周治療的低劑量組患者,以及所有經24周治療的高劑量組患者分別在36周和24周都實現了免疫學完全緩解。EVER001作為一款潛在的同類最佳產品,該結果不僅顯示了EVER001在pMN治療中的高選擇性、優異的藥代動力學特徵、良好的安全性特徵以及強大的靶點結合力,還凸顯了其在其他自身免疫性腎病,如狼瘡性腎炎(LN)、IgA腎病、微小病變病(MCD)和局部節段性腎小球硬化(FSGS)中的廣闊適應症前景。憑藉廣泛的適應症前景、日益增加的疾病發病率以及全球範圍內的開發權益,EVER001成為具有顯著商業價值的「藍海」資產。近年來,腎病治療領域已成為醫藥創新與資本投資的熱點,吸引了眾多跨國製藥巨頭的目光。以2023年為例,Vertex Pharmaceuticals斥資49億美元收購了Alpine Immune Sciences,以獲取其針對腎臟自身免疫性疾病的先進療法。同年,諾華(Novartis)以35億美元收購了Chinook Therapeutics,從而獲得兩項處於後期開發階段的罕見腎病治療藥物。這些交易不僅凸顯了全球醫藥行業對腎病領域的重視,也進一步驗證了該領域創新治療方案的巨大潛力和市場價值。「雙輪驅動」戰略推動商業化成功雲頂新耀通過核心產品耐賦康(R)進一步鞏固了其在腎病治療領域的領導地位。耐賦康(R)是全球首個獲得FDA批准的IgA腎病(IgAN)對因治療藥物,同時也是中國首個獲得IgA腎病適應症的對因治療藥物。該藥物已成功納入2024年國家醫保藥品目錄,這一里程碑不僅顯著提升了患者可及性,還將大幅推動市場滲透率,其相關政策將於2025年1月1日正式實施。自2024年5月在中國大陸商業化上市以來,僅一個月耐賦康(R)銷售額即突破人民幣1.673億元。此外,該藥物還在中國澳門、中國香港、中國台灣、韓國及新加坡獲批,進一步彰顯了雲頂新耀在全球腎病領域的專業實力與市場影響力。雲頂新耀的多元化產品組合還包括氟環素類抗菌藥物依嘉(R)與自身免疫疾病治療藥物伊曲莫德(VELSIPITY(R))。依嘉(R)作為全球首個氟環素類抗菌藥物,在國家衛生健康委抗菌藥物臨床應用與耐藥評價專家委員會發起並主辦的「依拉環素臨床應用綜合評價项目」中表現卓越,臨床療效分析顯示,依拉環素治療3天時的整體有效率為91.1%,治療結束時整體有效率為90.1%。截至2024年上半年,依嘉(R)累計銷售額已達到2.33億元,充分體現了市場對其的高度認可和接受度。在自身免疫疾病領域,伊曲莫德(VELSIPITY(R))的商業化進程取得重要進展。該產品已在中國澳門和新加坡獲批上市,並通過「港澳藥械通」政策率先進入粵港澳大灣區,成為雲頂新耀第三款商業化產品。近期,伊曲莫德的新藥上市許可申請已在中國香港獲正式受理,公司計畫於今年底向中國大陸遞交申請,進一步釋放其市場潛力。在研發領域,經過臨床驗證的mRNA技術平台是公司自主研發的核心部分,公司將自主研發重點轉向擁有全部智慧財產權和全球權益的mRNA腫瘤治療性疫苗。作為公司長期研發戰略的重要支柱,該平臺已實現顯著突破。2024年8月,雲頂新耀啟動一款個性化腫瘤疫苗EVM16的研究者發起的臨床試驗项目(IIT),該研究由北京大學腫瘤醫院和復旦大學附屬腫瘤醫院發起。此外,公司還在積極推進基於mRNA的體內CAR-T專案,用於癌症和自身免疫性疾病的治療,不斷拓展其研發管線的潛在應用。本週一,雲頂新耀股價創下52周新高,盤中最高達49.7港元,收盤47.85港元。自中期業績公佈以來,股價已實現翻倍,充分體現了市場對公司未來發展的強烈信心。通過「雙輪驅動」戰略,雲頂新耀持續聚焦未被滿足的醫療需求,尤其在腎病等關鍵領域表現出色,並以EVER001等突破性療法推動業務增長。憑藉強勁的財務勢頭和清晰的戰略規劃,雲頂新耀正穩步邁向可持續增長,為患者和股東創造長期價值。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Everest Medicines: Accelerating Innovation in Renal Disease to Forge a Path Toward Biopharma Leadership

HONG KONG, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – As reported by the South China Morning Post today, Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK) is accelerating its journey to become a leading biopharmaceutical company in the Asia-Pacific region, driven by robust R&D capabilities and exceptional commercialization expertise.Breakthroughs in Renal Disease Innovation with EVER001On December 4, Everest Medicines announced positive results in preliminary analysis of Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of EVER001, its next-generation, globally owned covalent reversible Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) inhibitor. The trial focuses on primary membranous nephropathy (pMN), a common pathological type of nephrotic syndrome in adults with significant unmet medical needs. The prevalence of pMN in China has been increasing, making it the second most common cause of nephrotic syndrome after IgA nephropathy (IgAN). Currently, there are approximately 2 million patients with pMN in China, 80,000 to 100,000 in the United States, 80,000 in Europe, and 40,000 in Japan,with incidence rates rising in recent years, reflecting its growing global disease burden.Unlike traditional covalent irreversible BTK inhibitors, EVER001 employs a novel covalent reversible mechanism that combines strong target binding with excellent selectivity, significantly reducing off-target toxicity. Positive results in preliminary analysis revealed promising outcomes, with over 90% reductions in anti-PLA2R antibodies and substantial improvements in proteinuria. Additionally, patients in the low-dose cohort who have completed 36 weeks of treatment, 81.8% achieved overall clinical remission, and 91% achieved immunological complete remission. In the high dose cohort, 85.7% patients achieved overall clinical remission and all patients achieved immunological complete remission by week 24. With no currently approved treatments for pMN, EVER001 represents a potentially best-in-class therapeutic candidate. These results highlight EVER001’s potential to deliver best-in-class efficacy and safety, making it a promising treatment not only for pMN but also for a range of other autoimmune glomerular diseases, including lupus nephritis (LN), IgAN, Minimal Change Disease (MCD), and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).With broad indication potential, rising disease prevalence, and Everest Medicines’ global rights, EVER001 represents a high-value asset in a “Blue Ocean” area with significant commercial potential. Kidney disease therapeutics have become a hotspot for innovation and investment in recent years, attracting major multinational pharmaceutical companies. For example, Vertex Pharmaceuticals acquired Alpine Immune Sciences this April for $4.9 billion to access its kidney autoimmune disease therapies. Similarly, Novartis acquired Chinook Therapeutics in June 2023 for $3.5 billion, gaining access to two late-stage treatments for rare, severe chronic kidney diseases.Driving Commercial Success with a Dual-Engine StrategyEverest Medicines continues to strengthen its leadership in nephrology with NEFECON(R), the first FDA-approved treatment for IgAN and the first etiological therapy for IgAN in China. Its inclusion in the 2024 National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) marks a significant milestone, enhancing patient accessibility and driving market penetration starting January 1, 2025. Since its commercial launch in May 2024, NEFECON(R) has generated RMB167 million in sales within its first month. The product is also approved in Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and Singapore, further cementing Everest’s expertise in nephrology.Everest’s diversified portfolio also includes XERAVA(R) and VELSIPITY(R). XERAVA(R), a novel broad-spectrum antibiotic, demonstrated an overall effectiveness rate of 90.9% after three days of treatment in the "Comprehensive Evaluation Project on the Clinical Application of Eravacycline", contributing RMB134 million in revenue in H1 2024. VELSIPITY(R), approved under the "Hong Kong and Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect" policy, is now available in three designated medical institutions within the Greater Bay Area. It has also received approvals in Macau and Singapore, with an NDA accepted in Hong Kong and plans for an NDA submission in Mainland China by year-end.Everest is accelerating innovation through its proprietary mRNA platform, a cornerstone of its long-term R&D strategy. In August 2024, Everest launched an Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trial for EVM16, a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, at Peking University Cancer Hospital and Fudan University Cancer Hospital. The company is also advancing mRNA-based in vivo CAR-T programs for cancer and autoimmune diseases, expanding its pipeline’s potential.As of now, Everest Medicines reached a 52-week high of HKD 49.7, closing at HKD 47.85. Since announcing its mid-year results, the stock price has more than doubled, reflecting strong investor confidence. With its dual-engine strategy, Everest has positioned itself as a rising leader in the global biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on unmet medical needs, particularly in renal diseases, and breakthrough therapies like EVER001. Supported by strong financial momentum and a clear vision, Everest is poised for sustainable growth and lasting value for patients and shareholders. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Combating customer harassment: Fujitsu, Toyo University and Kokoro Balance Research Institute launch field trial on AI-powered training program JCN Newswire

Combating customer harassment: Fujitsu, Toyo University and Kokoro Balance Research Institute launch field trial on AI-powered training program

Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, Dec 11, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited, Toyo University Incorporated Educational Institution (Toyo University) and Kokoro Balance Research Institute today announced the commencement of a field trial on December 3, 2024, to develop a Training Program for Coping with Customer Aggression. This program leverages AI and incorporates insights from criminal psychology and mental health to tackle the growing societal issue of customer harassment, i.e., unreasonable or abusive behavior directed at staff by customers and clients.The program utilizes the “AI Tool for Experiencing Customer Aggression” developed using Fujitsu's generative AI technology, behavior change support technologies and Toyo University's expertise in criminal psychology. Fujitsu’s AI tool provides interactive feedback through the use of AI avatars and clarifies actions that can be taken to enhance participants' customer harassment response skills. To evaluate the program's effectiveness, Kokoro Balance Research Institute will leverage its mental health expertise to develop new psychological scales measuring customer service skills, stress management, and overall customer harassment response capabilities. Furthermore, the research partners will carry out a field trial with call center employees at Fujitsu Communication Services Limited (CSL), analyzing changes in participants' customer service skills, stress management, engagement, and subjective productivity to ensure the program's scientific validity.The full program is targeted for launch in fiscal 2025 with the goals of reducing the psychological burden of working people in customer service roles and contributing to the creation of safe and supportive work environments.BackgroundCustomer harassment has become a serious social issue. A recent survey revealed that 46.8% of service industry workers have encountered customer harassment in the past two years, with nearly half experiencing lasting physical and mental health consequences.In response, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare added mental health issues related to customer harassment to its work-related injury recognition criteria in September 2023. Furthermore, the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly passed Japan's first customer harassment prevention ordinance in October 2024. The growing national and local government efforts are driving increased organizational responsibility for employee protection.Field Trial PeriodDecember 3, 2024 to March 31, 2025Figure 1: Overview diagram of the field trial Comment from Akiko Yamada, Head of the Converging Technologies Laboratory of Fujitsu Research, Fujitsu Limited:We have been pursuing research in converging technologies, combining cutting-edge digital technology with knowledge from humanities and social sciences to solve various social issues. This new initiative combines generative AI, behavioral change support technology, criminal psychology, and mental health expertise to tackle the significant social problem of customer harassment and secure the well-being of working people.Comment from Prof. Masayuki Kiriu, Dean, Faculty of Sociology, Toyo University:By incorporating psychological scales and stress measurement indicators into the "AI Tool for Experiencing Customer Aggression”, we expect to create a practical and effective customer harassment response training program for customer service personnel. This will significantly contribute to solving current customer harassment issues. We anticipate the emergence of new social contributions through converging technology in this pilot program.Comment from Kyoko Shimada, Representative Director, Kokoro Balance Research Institute:Customer harassment can inflict deep emotional wounds on employees. While eradication may be impossible, we can reduce its impact through organizational efforts. This research aims to strengthen organizations by focusing on employee mental health and response capabilities. By using globally recognized psychological scales and effective evaluation criteria, we aim to make this program scientifically sound, useful, and applicable for employees.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press Contacts:Fujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiriesToyo UniversityToyo University General Affairs Department, Public Relations DivisionPhone: 03-3945-7571Reception hours: 9:00-18:00 JST (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and university-designated holidays)E-mail: mlkoho@toyo.jpKokoro Balance Research InstituteE-mail: info@kokorobalance.jp Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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