Nvidia 財報引發市場關注,交易清淡 Business

Nvidia 財報引發市場關注,交易清淡

(SeaPRwire) - 隨著市場等待備受期待的 Nvidia 股票財報,市場相對平靜,主要指數幾乎沒有波動。Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) 的業績預計將成為市場的主要驅動力,特別是考慮到該公司在半導體和人工智能產業的影響力。 Nvidia 財報公布前的市場平靜 在交易早盤,標普 500 指數和道瓊工業平均指數僅出現微幅變化,分別下跌 0.1%。這種市場活動低迷反映了投資者謹慎的情緒,他們在等待 Nvidia 股票財報公布之前持觀望態度。Nvidia 的半導體對於驅動先進的人工智能應用至關重要,使該公司成為科技產業的關鍵參與者。因此,Nvidia 的財報很可能會對市場方向產生重大影響。 Nordstrom 令人驚喜,Bath & Body Works 令人失望 在少數值得注意的股票走勢中,Nordstrom (NYSE:JWN) 股價上漲 2.6%,此前這家百貨公司連鎖店公布的利潤超過了華爾街的預期。該公司還上調了全年利潤預期,並宣布計劃開設更多商店,表明其對增長軌跡充滿信心。另一方面,Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) 股價下跌 2.7%,原因是其收入目標未達成,並對今年剩餘時間的銷售額發布了謹慎的預測。 Nvidia 的人工智能領導地位面臨審查 Nvidia 的財報預計將展示該公司在人工智能領域的持續主導地位。Nvidia 的晶片已成為人工智能開發不可或缺的一部分,推動該公司股價今年迄今已上漲 159%。隨著市場估值現在超過 3 萬億美元,Nvidia 的財務表現正受到嚴格審查。 華爾街分析師預計 Nvidia 將公布第二季度銷售額為 287 億美元,是去年同期銷售額的兩倍多。這種大幅增長證明了對人工智能技術的爆炸性需求,而這些技術在很大程度上依賴於 Nvidia 的半導體。然而,一些分析師警告稱,Nvidia 的股價可能被高估,如果財報未能達到過高的預期,可能會導致股價波動。 全球市場和經濟指標 雖然 Nvidia 股票財報是頭條新聞,但投資者也密切關注更廣泛的經濟指標。美國政府即將在週五公布的個人消費支出 (PCE) 報告尤其重要。這份報告預計將提供通脹趨勢的洞察,這可能會影響美聯儲在其下次會議上對利率的決策。較低的通脹數據可能會加強降息的理由,進一步支撐股市。 同時,歐洲市場表現好壞參半。法國 CAC 40 指數上漲 0.6%,德國 DAX 指數上漲 0.9%,而英國富時 100 指數則小幅下跌 0.1%。在亞洲,日本日經 225 指數小幅上漲 0.2%,收於 38,371.76 點,豐田 (NYSE:TM) 股價上漲 3.9%,此前有報導稱該公司可能與寶馬合作開發燃料電池技術。 能源和貨幣走勢 在能源領域,美國原油價格下跌 1.36 美元至每桶 74.17 美元,而國際基準布蘭特原油價格下跌 1.23 美元至每桶 77.43 美元。油市下跌反映了在經濟狀況不確定的情況下,人們對全球需求的持續擔憂。 在貨幣交易中,美元兌日元略微走強,從 143.91 日元升至 144.32 日元。歐元也走弱,從 1.1188 美元跌至 1.1122 美元,原因是交易員正在評估即將發布的經濟數據對全球市場的潛在影響。 結論 隨著投資者等待 Nvidia 股票財報公布,市場走勢仍然謹慎。Nvidia 在接下來一個季度的表現不僅反映其自身的增長,還將提供對人工智能和半導體產業健康狀況的更廣泛洞察。隨著如此多的期望寄托在這一報告上,Nvidia 吸引了華爾街的全部注意力也就不足為奇了。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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Knightscope 獲得兩項教育領域的新合約 Business

Knightscope 獲得兩項教育領域的新合約

(SeaPRwire) - MOUNTAIN VIEW, 加州,2024 年 8 月 27 日–. [Nasdaq:KSCP](“Knightscope” 或“本公司”),一家专注于公共安全的机器人和人工智能(“AI”)技术创新者,今天宣布其紧急通信设备(“ECD”)的两项新合同。现有客户 - 南加州的一所大学 - 正在通过用 Knightscope 的 替代传统竞争产品来扩展其系统, , (“KEMS”) 和全方位服务维护计划 (“FSMP”)。此外,北达科他州的一所大学发布了三台 的采购订单,一台 K1 蓝光电子电话和 KEMS。 Knightscope 的改装套件允许用户将过时的蓝光式电话和呼叫箱升级为像 Knightscope 的现代、更先进的 ECD 那样工作,这些 ECD 具有无线太阳能、无线电话连接和内置自监控软件等功能。该程序为系统所有者提供有关系统运行状态的每日自动电子邮件报告,而不是像竞争产品那样需要手动测试每个设备,并且可选地提供短信和实时图形地图。将这些功能与 FSMP 捆绑在一起,可确保多年可靠、一键式访问紧急服务,以及在教学、参观或学习期间提升安全感。 Knightscope 的现代蓝光 ECD 是克服对手机过度依赖的关键。许多人可能没有(或者根本没有携带)手机,手机的电池可能没电了,或者该地区可能没有信号。同样,可能需要帮助的访客可能不熟悉校园的地理位置和地标,因此无法通过手机向紧急救援人员提供准确的地址。 获取专家帮助 要详细了解 Knightscope 的公共安全技术组合,包括最近宣布的 或任何自主安全机器人、蓝光紧急通信系统或自动枪声探测服务,请立即预约发现电话或演示: . 关于 Knightscope Knightscope 构建尖端技术以改善公共安全,我们的长期目标是使美利坚合众国成为世界上最安全的国家。在 了解更多关于我们。. 前瞻性声明 本新闻稿包含 1995 年《私人证券诉讼改革法案》含义内的“前瞻性陈述”。此类前瞻性陈述可以通过使用诸如“应该”、“可能”、“打算”、“预期”、“相信”、“估计”、“预测”、“预测”、“预期”、“计划”、“提议”等词语来识别,以及类似的表达。本新闻稿和其他通讯中包含的前瞻性陈述包括但不限于有关本公司目标、盈利能力、增长、前景、费用减少和展望的陈述。虽然 Knightscope 相信这些前瞻性陈述中反映的预期是基于合理假设,但存在许多风险、不确定性和其他重要因素,可能导致实际结果与这些前瞻性陈述存在重大差异,包括 Knightscope 在其截至 2023 年 12 月 31 日的年度报告 10-K 表格中“风险因素”标题下讨论的因素,以及其向美国证券交易委员会提交的其他文件更新。前瞻性陈述仅代表其所载文件的日期,Knightscope 不承担任何义务更新任何前瞻性陈述,除非法律可能要求。. 联系方式 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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Sunshine Insurance Announces 2024 Interim Results

2024 Interim Results Highlights:- GWPs increased by 12.8% YoY to RMB76.46 billion;- Insurance revenue increased by 4.4% to RMB31.49 billion;- Net profit attributable to equity owners of the parent increased by 8.6% to RMB3.14 billion;- Embedded value was RMB112.64 billion, up 8.2% from the end of last year on a comparable basis;- The annualised comprehensive investment yield was 7.2% and the annualised total investment yield was 3.6%;- As of the end of June 2024, the number of active customers was approximately 30.784 million.HONG KONG, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sunshine Insurance Group Company Limited (“Sunshine Insurance” or the “Company”, and its subsidiaries collectively the “Group”; Stock code: 6963.HK) announces the unaudited interim results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) for the six months ended 30 June 2024.In the first half of 2024, China’s national economy operated in overall stability, achieving progress amid stability. New growth drivers accelerated, and high-quality development gained new strides. The insurance industry, as an important part of the economic system, exhibited a positive development trend, with supply and demand driving the continuous growth of market size. As the only listed traditional insurance company among the 205 mainland insurance companies established in this century, the Group seized the opportunities arising from economic improvement and the increasing demand for insurance. The Group promoted steady growth across various businesses, continuously enhanced its value creation capability and maintained a good development momentum. During the Reporting Period, the gross written premiums of the Group were RMB76.46 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.8%, and the insurance revenue reached RMB31.49 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.4%. The net profit attributable to equity owners of the parent was RMB3.14 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 8.6%. The embedded value of the Group was RMB112.64 billion, up 8.2% from the end of the previous year. The annualised total investment yield of 3.6% and annualised comprehensive investment yield of 7.2%. As of the end of June 2024, the Group’s active customers were 30.784 million.The further consolidation of core business realized the leap in its value creation capabilityIn the first half of 2024, the Group firmly adhered to the path of high-quality development and high-value growth, and continued to promote the “New Sunshine Strategy” with “Technological Sunshine”, “Valuable Sunshine” and “Caring Sunshine” as the core. It created the unique core competitiveness of Sunshine through model innovation. As a result, the operating results achieved steady growth, the value creation capability saw a leap, the core competence of the main business of insurance has been further stabilized and enhanced, and the overall market competitiveness of the Group has been effectively improved.In terms of life insurance business, Sunshine Life kept pursuing value-oriented development, steadily implemented the strategy of “New Sunshine”, thereby continuously consolidating the advantage of diversified channel development and achieving initial efforts in the transformation and development of sales-force. Meanwhile, Sunshine Life strengthened the linkage between assets and liabilities, while it also upgraded and optimized product and service system. The operation showed a positive momentum of “steady improvement” and “improving quality while maintaining stability”. During the Reporting Period, GWPs reached RMB51.76 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12.9%; the value of new business was RMB3.75 billion, a year-on-year increase of 39.9%; the GWPs from the individual insurance channel amounted to RMB13.69 billion, a year-on-year growth of 25.5%, of which, FYRPs amounted to RMB3.58 billion, a year-on-year growth of 18.5%; In terms of worksite marketing, FYRPs increased by 42.7% year-on-year. The synergistic development of multiple channels has resulted in rapid growth in overall value, a steady recovery in effective manpower and a sustained increase in agent productivity.In terms of property and casualty insurance business, Sunshine P&C adhered to the development concept of “seeking progress amidst quality”, and solidly pushed forward the implementation of the “New Sunshine” strategy, and continuously consolidated a solid foundation for high-quality development. During the Reporting Period, Sunshine P&C achieved the stable growth of business, continued to optimized its business structure and maintained a good quality. The original premium income (OPI) was RMB24.65 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.4%; the proportion of non-automobile insurance premiums was 46.1%, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.8 percentage points; the proportion of personal vehicle premiums to the automobile insurance was 62.4%, representing a year-on-year increase of 1.5 percentage points. The underwriting combined ratio was 99.1% and the underwriting profit was RMB0.2 billion.In terms of asset management, the Group upholds the philosophy of long-term value investment, and continuously optimizes the asset-liability management system. By harnessing the full-range investment qualifications and diversified investment capabilities, the Company maintains a clear strategic focus to develop the strategic asset allocation. Furthermore, it keeps enhancing its investment research capacity and carry out tactical asset allocation scientifically and flexibly under the premise of strictly managing investment risks, to create long-term, stable, and sustainable investment performance for insurance funds. During the Reporting Period, the Group’s investment performance remained stable. And achieved total investment income of RMB8.33 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 8.2%, with annualised total investment yield of 3.6% and annualised comprehensive investment yield of 7.2%.The digital transformation continued to be deepened with customer experience and operational efficiency improved consistentlyTechnology is a key force in promoting the development of the financial industry and an important source of power for economic development. During the Reporting Period, in order to improve customer experience, improve operational efficiency and management, the Company made great efforts on “artificial intelligence+”, achieved breakthroughs in AI applications in key areas, and continued to deepen its digital transformation.In terms of sales support, it optimized and upgraded the property and casualty insurance as well as life insurance sales management platform. The property insurance set up a fully online closed-loop process for main non-automobile products from quotes to issuance, improved the digital closed-loop of marketing activities and empowered the per capita productivity improvement and efficiency. The life insurance “Know Your Insurance ” assisted agents in providing customers with coverage planning and product recommendations. In terms of customer service, the Group continuously improved its online customer service platform. The online rate of property insurance value-added service reached 96.3%. The online rate of life insurance preservation services was 96.4%. In terms of management empowerment, the Group built an intelligent risk control system across the Group, improved “non-automobile data mortality table ” system with regard to property and casualty insurance, and improved non-automobile insurance risk pricing capabilities; with regard to the life insurance, the Group created a total of 354 online risk monitoring indicators, which effectively prevented risks.Furthermore, the Group strengthened the availability of AI data and the construction of the Sunshine Zhengyan big model, which has been further applied in customer service, intelligent claims settlement, smart office and other scenarios. Customer service robots provided customers with services such as policy search, automobile insurance claims reporting, and life insurance follow-ups, achieving a customer satisfaction rate of 90.2% on non-human service. The usage rate of the document classification and visual injury identification functions for smart claims in personal injury assessments within property insurance exceeded 80%, with a document classification accuracy rate of 95.6%. The Sunshine Office GPT has been used a total of 1.02 million times, covering 84% of employees.The “Caring Sunshine” strategy further advanced and customer-centric mindset has been effectively implemented“All for customers” is the business value upheld by Sunshine Insurance, and it is also the starting point of creating the “Caring Sunshine” strategy. In order to further promote the “Caring Sunshine” strategy, in the first half of 2024, Sunshine Life continued to promote the “Matrix Plan” with focus on the “three/five/seven ” product system, and to enrich the connotation of the “three/five/seven ” product system, continuously meeting the needs for insurance products in customers’ different life stages. In terms of health protection, the Group launched the exclusive term critical illness insurance for children, the high-end accident medical insurance for children and the maternal and child medical insurance to meet the health protection needs of specific groups of customers’ families and further expand the coverage of customers. In terms of aged care and wealth inheritance, the Group accelerated the layout of participating insurance products to meet customers’ differentiated savings needs. In terms of products supported by national policy, the Group enriched the supply of products such as tax-advantaged health insurance and personal pension, and promoted the policy-oriented commercial insurance to benefit more customers.Furthermore, Sunshine Life continued to strengthen the construction of “Caring Sunshine” service system. The Group improved the service design capability from the customers’ perspective, and met the core service needs of customers. Meanwhile, in terms of service management, the Group continuously improved the efficiency of customer service, for example, promoting the service mechanism of “listening to customers”, expanded and upgraded the “customer experience officer” team, and continuously improved the capability to provide straight-through services to customers.Sunshine P&C continues to deepen the research on customer needs, and is committed to establishing a convenient customer service system and practicing the service motto of “making services the reason for customers to choose Sunshine”. In terms of individual customers, the Group continued to deepen the customer-segmented differentiated business management system and continuously provided customers with a richer differentiated product portfolio and personalized service experience to further enhance customer stickiness. In the first half of 2024, the renewal rate of personal vehicle insurance customers was 64.2%, representing continuous year-on-year increase. The proportion of non-automobile insurance products purchased by individual auto insurance customers reached 55.5%, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.6 percentage points. In terms of group customers, the Group continued to promote the implementation of the “Partnership Action” risk management service. In the first half of 2024, the Group provided technology-based loss mitigation and professional risk consulting services to 8,595 corporate customers and upgraded and created a full-scale risk management service model of “insurance + technology + service” to assist customers in improving their capabilities of risk management.Actively practiced sustainable development and fully supported real economy and green transformationActively pursuing sustainable development and earnestly fulfilling social responsibilities are the core values of an enterprise and the key to its long-term development. In the first half of 2024, the Group took an active part in serving national strategies, continuously enhanced its support for the real economy in quality and efficiency, provided a total of RMB50.4 trillion of risk protection for the real economy, and offered more than RMB420 billion of financial support. Particularly, the Group provided risk protection of nearly RMB220 billion to approximately 18,000 micro and small enterprises; the Group offered agriculture risk protection of RMB35.3 billion, paid out claims of RMB150 million and benefited approximately 44,000 rural households; the Group provided risk protection of RMB60.2 billion for 331 “Belt and Road” projects, involving 67 countries in “Belt and Road” construction; the Group provided risk protection of approximately RMB32.6 billion for 406 sci-tech enterprises.In the meanwhile, the Group was contributing to the green transformation and the realisation of harmonious coexistence, and continued to enrich its green insurance product and service system. In the first half of 2024, the Group provided nearly RMB8 trillion of green insurance protection for 1.22 million enterprises and individuals and offered claims support of approximately RMB2.3 billion. The Group actively responded to climate change to enhance its climate resistance. At the same time, the Group continuously improved its sustainable investment framework and policies. As of the end of June 2024, the balance of sustainable investments nearly reached RMB55 billion, of which green investment exceeded RMB19 billion.In addition, the Group actively fulfilled its social responsibilities and participated in public the welfare. The Group gave full play to the advantages of the main business of insurance and medical resources, and actively organized and participated in various public the welfare activities in the fields of helping the student and helping the elderly. As of the end of June 2024, Sunshine Insurance built 74 “BoAi” schools in 24 provinces across the country and trained a total of 20,397 rural doctors through the “Plan to Promote Competence of 10,000 Rural Doctors”. The Group sincerely cared for employees and their families, with an accumulated amount of RMB540 million parent-supporting subsidies granted to a total of 44,182 employees.With its strong comprehensive strength and positive development momentum, on 16 August, Hang Seng Indexes Company announced its latest quarterly review results, and the Group was successfully included in the HSMSI. This change will be implemented after the market close on 6 September, 2024, and will take effect on 9 September, 2024. According to a research report by CICC, Sunshine Insurance Group is expected to be included in the Hong Kong Stock Connect due to its adherence to high standards and outstanding operating performance.Being included in the HSCI marks a significant milestone. On one hand, it represents market recognition of Sunshine Insurance’s performance and development potential, helping to enhance the Group’s visibility in the capital markets and insurance sector. On the other hand, based on its solid fundamentals, it will attract more investors to increase their allocation to the Group’s stock, thereby improving trading liquidity.In the second half of 2024, China will further deepen the reform through focusing on promoting a Chinese path to modernization and thoroughly explore domestic demand potential. Therefore, the economy is expected to show a sustained recovery and positive trend. In the long run, the general trend of long-term positive development of China’s economy has not changed, and the insurance industry is ushering in historic opportunities for high-quality development and will play an irreplaceable and important role.Looking ahead, the Group will adhere to its founding aspiration of “establishing a respected century-old enterprise” and maintain its focus on core business areas. The Group steadfastly promote the “New Sunshine Strategy”, align with national policy directions and industry development trends, and actively make efforts on the five aspects including scientific and technological finance, green finance, inclusive finance, elderly care finance and digital finance. By precisely serving national strategies, supporting the real economy, and ensuring social the well-being, the Group will efficiently leverage its professional insurance advantages. It will continuously enhance Sunshine’s core competitiveness, advance high-quality development, and achieve high-value growth, injecting wisdom and vitality into the creation of a grand blueprint for a strong financial nation and the high-quality development of the financial industry.— End —About Sunshine Insurance Group Company LimitedSunshine Insurance Group Company Limited is a fast-growing private insurance service group in China. Since its establishment, the Group has prioritized value creation as its core business, dedicated to providing clients with professional risk protection and comprehensive service solutions. The Group carries out life and health insurance business through Sunshine Life, property and casualty insurance business through Sunshine P&C, and manages insurance funds through Sunshine AMC. As of 30 June 2024, the Group has been ranked among the top 500 Chinese enterprises by the China Enterprise Confederation for 13 consecutive years, entitled as one of the “Top 500 Valuable Brands in China” by the World Brand Lab for 13 consecutive years, and is also one of the five insurance companies in China that have been recognized as the well-known trademark in China and selected by Brand Finance as one of “Top 100 Most Valuable Insurance Brands”. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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聯康生物科技集團發佈2024年中期業績

EQS 新聞 via SEAPRWire.com / 2024-08-28 / 19:52 UTC+8 收益創新高達273.6百萬港元並錄得盈利約67,4百萬港元 進一步滲透骨質疏鬆症、眼科以及醫療美容器械市場 [二零二四年八月二十八日 – 香港] 綜合性生物製藥公司 — 聯康生物科技集團有限公司(「聯康集團」或「本公司」,連同其附屬公司統稱「本集團」,股份代號:0690)欣然宣佈本集團截至二零二四年六月三十日止六個月(「期內」)的中期業績。 二零二四年上半年取得之重大成就 期內,本集團取得了一系列成就,在已上市產品及創新的生物製劑方面均取得良好成績。主要取得的成就如下: 本集團收益實現按年增長9.5%至約273.6百萬港元,而毛利率改善4.7個百分點至84.3%。匹納普®表現出色,銷售按年增長12.8%。本集團新推出的產品博固泰®在短短四個月內實現了18.8百萬港元的銷售額,超出初步預期。 本集團利潤創新高,達到約67.4百萬港元,按年劇增71.0%,突顯了本集團的有效策略及運營效率。 於二零二四年一月,中國國家藥品監督管理局(「藥監局」)正式批准博固泰®的上市,標誌著本集團在骨科疾病管理方面的一個重要里程碑。博固泰®的銷售於二零二四年上半年開始。憑藉其優越的安全性和具競爭力的定價,博固泰®有望革新全球藥物管理,使其更具可及性和患者友好性。 於二零二四年一月,藥監局受理了地誇磷索鈉滴眼液的上市申請,標誌著本集團眼科藥物產品組合的一個重大進展。地誇磷索鈉預計將於二零二五年第一季度獲得上市批准,補充現有的眼科藥物產品組合,並成為首批上市的吹灌封地誇磷索鈉產品之一。 本集團正式推出首個高級護膚產品Skbrella™ FN,預計將於二零二四年下半年開始貢獻銷售額。本集團正利用皮膚學領域關鍵意見領袖的代言,並利用Skbrella™ FN和EGF的協同效應,提升品牌的專業度和市場吸引力。 本集團致力於硫酸艾沙康唑膠囊的研究和推廣,為全球患者提供更有效的抗真菌治療選擇,並改善患者的生活品質。期內,本集團完成了藥學研究,並正準備進行生物等效性研究前的準備工作,預計將於二零二七年上半年正式上市。 於二零二四年五月,本集團與大灣生物及泰格醫藥旗下的Pebble Accelerator合作,聯合開發創新減重藥物,旨在革新肥胖症的治療。透過此次合作,我們尋求建立一個全面的生態產業鏈,從目標發現到抗體生成、藥物可行性驗證、工藝開發、臨床管線,最終實現商業化。 中期業績 期內,本集團錄得收益約273.6百萬港元,按年大幅增長9.5%。收益增長主要由於匹納普®的銷售增長及本集團新推出產品博固泰®。匹納普®期內收益增長12.8%,由約124.8百萬港元升至約140.9百萬港元,歸功於成功重新入選集中採購,採購有效期為兩年。本集團於二零二四年三月推出博固泰®,在短短四個月內立即帶來財務貢獻,實現銷售18.8百萬港元。期內,金因肽®產生收益約91.3百萬港元,按年減少4.8%,主要由於公立醫院因更嚴格的治理而採取了更謹慎的採購策略。然而,本集團繼續多元化其銷售管道,例如電子商務平臺、線上醫院及藥房。金因舒®錄得收益由約22.3百萬港元減至約18.9百萬港元,按年減少15.4%。期內,博舒泰®的收益由約6.9百萬港元下降至約3.8百萬港元,減少45.7%。 毛利約為230.6百萬港元,較二零二三年上半年約198.9百萬港元增加16.0%。毛利率按年增加4.7個百分點至84.3%,歸功於本集團持續優化其供應鏈並有效降低原料藥採購成本。本集團嚴格控制一般及行政開支,僅占期內收益的8.7%,而去年同期為9.4%。銷售及分銷開支亦由去年同期的50.5%減至占收益的42.8%,主要由於匹納普®的行銷開支減少及本集團進一步優化銷售團隊。研發開支按年增加77.9%至約20.9百萬港元,該金額與本集團的產品研發狀況一致。 本集團實現破紀錄溢利約67.4百萬港元,按年顯著增長71.0%。溢利大幅增長,乃受到新藥上市、上市藥物的有機增長、有效的行銷策略、嚴格的成本控制以及持續的供應鏈優化所驅動,表明本集團正走在溢利持續增長的正確道路上。 展望 根據Imarc Group的資料,隨著生物技術的進步和政府的大力支持,中國的醫藥領域預計將在二零二四年至二零三二年間以7.5%的複合年增長率實現顯著增長。除了傳統藥品外,醫療美容行業在市場上越來越受到重視。預測顯示,醫美市場將於二零二四年至二零二七年間保持10%至15%的複合年增長率,該增長主要歸因於對美容標準的日益重視以及在此領域的支出增加。本集團專注於這兩大領域,把握龐大的擴展機遇。 展望未來,聯康生物科技集團主席梁國龍先生表示:「我們致力於建立一個高度商業驅動及專業化的精品研發平臺,將研發與生產緊密結合在一起。我們專注于拓展現有產品並推出新的高值仿製藥和醫美產品,這將在短期內持續提供強勁的現金流來支援本集團專利生物製藥產品的研發,包括眼科、肥胖症等領域best-in-class的生物製藥。 於二零二四年七月初,我們與重慶民濟醫療器械有限公司合作,進軍醫療美容器械領域。此次合作,我們獲得其主打產品的獨家代銷權,並使我們能夠利用本集團的核心專利原料Skbrella™ FN共同開發醫療器械產品,旨在開發中國第一批纖連蛋白的二類醫療器械,鞏固本集團在護膚及醫療美容領域的領導地位。我們預計,在未來兩到三年內,來自醫美分部的年收入將超過人民幣30百萬元。 為了提升產品知名度和市場份額,我們實施了全管道策略,包括與互聯網醫院合作、在京東上設立了官方的金因肽®旗艦店、並與超過200個線上分銷商建立了合作關係。線上下管道方面,我們與國內百強連鎖店和以品牌形象和客戶信任著稱的零售商合作,為本集團提供吸引更多潛在客戶的額外機會。這些舉措旨在進一步促進產品銷售,並為未來推出即將上市的產品建立堅實的基礎。 為支援即將到來的銷售和多元化產品線,我們在廣東東莞的新工廠已完成建設。該工廠每年可生產高達1,900萬件本集團的標誌性產品—金因肽®、金因舒®,年產值超過人民幣10億元。工廠亦設有吹灌封包裝生產線,用於生產單劑量金因舒®和地誇磷索鈉滴眼液。吹灌封包裝研究及備案預計將於二零二五年完成,預計二零二六年推出吹灌封包裝的金因舒®和地誇磷索鈉滴眼液。」 – 完 – 關於聯康生物科技集團有限公司 聯康生物科技集團有限公司主要從事藥品研發、製造及分銷之業務。集團研發中心備有整套系統,用於研發基因工程藥品,並設有一個符合國家藥品監督管理局要求的實驗廠房檢測基地。集團亦分別於北京及深圳各設有一個GMP的生產基地。集團亦擁有一個高效的商業化平臺和行銷網路。集團專注為糖尿病、骨質疏鬆症等內分泌治療領域、眼科及皮膚科研發嶄新的治療方法和創新藥物。 聯康生物科技集團有限公司於2001年11月12日在香港聯合交易所主機板上市,股票代號:0690。 如欲瞭解更多資訊,請聯繫: ir@uni-bioscience.com 2024-08-28 此財經新聞稿由EQS Group 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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SmartHK Nanjing concludes ACN Newswire

SmartHK Nanjing concludes

- Some 40 leaders of business and academia explored Hong Kong-Jiangsu collaboration in finance, I&T, sustainable development, culture and creativity- Exhibition showcased Hong Kong’s professional services, creative designs and I&T projects. Some 400 business matching meetings were facilitated- Some 30 Hong Kong pitched to Jiangsu investors, while 60+ Hong Kong exhibitors highlighted their diversified services and advanced scientific researchHONG KONG, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Department of Commerce of Jiangsu Province as well as Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government, concluded in Nanjing today.Centred around innovative collaboration for high-quality development, some 40 leaders of business and academia explored Hong Kong-Jiangsu collaboration in the areas of financial services, innovation and technology (I&T), sustainable development, culture and creativity.The opening ceremony was officiated by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan, Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government Vice Governor Fang Wei and HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam.In his welcome remarks, Dr Lam said Jiangsu’s development positioning of one centre, one base, one hub and Hong Kong’s eight centres lay the foundation for the two places’ complementary growth. Jiangsu enterprises are encouraged to leverage Hong Kong’s professional services for business transformation and international expansion.“The HKTDC has proactively facilitated business and trade collaboration between Jiangsu and Hong Kong, in particular through the Jiangsu-Hong Kong Cooperation Joint Meeting. We have strengthened trade-related cooperation in the areas of manufacturing and supply chains, modern service industries and two-way investment. Our collaboration has now been extended to the areas of I&T, green development, culture and talent exchange. At this year’s SmartHK, we discussed finance, I&T, sustainable development, culture and creativity to showcase Hong Kong’s strengths. By focusing on I&T project matching, we’ve explored new modes of bilateral collaboration.”Mr Paul Chan said in his opening remarks: “Jiangsu and Hong Kong have a long history of cooperation, given strong bilateral economic and trade ties and frequent cultural exchanges. Many Hong Kong entrepreneurs invest and start businesses in Jiangsu. As of last year, they have invested in more than 35,000 projects. Nearly 2,300 Jiangsu businesses have set up in Hong Kong, while more than 100 Jiangsu companies are listed in our city, with a market value of more than HK$660 billion. The trade volume between Jiangsu and Hong Kong exceeded CNY85 billion in 2023, a nearly 35% increase year-on-year. Over the years, cooperation between Jiangsu and Hong Kong in finance, innovation and technology, education, culture and youth exchange, among others, has continued to deepen.”Mr Fang Wei said: “Technological innovation is key to driving high-quality development. Jiangsu’s market and industrial advantages and Hong Kong’s scientific research and financial advantages can accelerate the pace of innovation across industries and enable China to be self-reliant in the area of science and technology. As super connector, Hong Kong can link Jiangsu with global markets. Leveraging our respective strengths, we look forward to deepening our cooperation in trade and investment, work together to explore Belt and Road markets, among others, and accelerate national development.”Henry Tang, Chairman of The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board; Nancy Ip, President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST); Gilbert Lee, Head of Strategy & Planning and Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive of Hang Seng Bank Limited, Non-executive Director of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited, and Chairman of Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited; Roger Chen, Managing Director of China of CLP Holdings Limited; and Chen Shu, President of Jiangsu Soho Holdings Group, discussed the roadmap for Hong Kong-Jiangsu development. They shared their insights about the cultural industry, I&T, cross-border green finance, sustainable energy and success stories from previous collaborations between Hong Kong and Jiangsu.The HKTDC joined hands with InvestHK, HKSAR Innovation and Technology Commission, the Federation of Jiangsu Community Organisations, Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission, Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology, Industry and Information Technology Department of Jiangsu, Department of Ecology and Environment of Jiangsu Province, Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, Jiangsu Provincial Financial Regulatory Administration, Jiangsu Federation of Industry and Commerce, Jiangsu Youth Federation as well as Jiangsu Sub-council of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade to host four thematic sessions. Industry experts discussed business opportunities in financial services, I&T, sustainable development, culture and creativity.Green development was a key topic for this year’s SmartHK. The “Green and Sustainable Development” thematic session, exclusively sponsored by Hang Seng Bank Limited, SmartHK’s Diamond Sponsor and Cross-Boundary Green Finance Partner, focused on exploring the green and sustainability development needs and cooperation opportunities between Hong Kong and Jiangsu.Ryan Song, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited, delivered opening remarks for the session. Dr. Shelley Zhou, Head of Corporate Sustainability of Hang Seng Bank Limited, delivered a keynote speech titled on market trends and international standards of green finance and sustainable development”.Chan Pui-cheong, CEO of the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency; Arthur Lam, Co-Founder and CEO of Negawatt Utility Limited; Angus Wong, Managing Director for Wholesale Client Coverage of Hang Seng Bank Limited; Christopher Lau, Executive Director of Gold Peak Technology Group Limited; and Liu Changliang, Director of Sustainability of the Nanjing Iron and Steel Company Limited, discussed other topics including “Green and Development Certification Services and the Importance of ESG Information Disclosure in the International Market”; “Achieving Carbon Neutrality with the Help of Green Technologies”; “Business Expansion with the Help of Sustainable Financing”; “Green Transformation of Hong Kong Manufacturing Industry” and “Jiangsu Enterprises’ Green Finance and Green Businesses’ Needs”. The panel speakers also explored Hong Kong-Jiangsu cooperation opportunities in green finance and sustainable development.Some 30 start-ups from HKUST, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and InnoClub, co-created by the HKTDC and Hang Seng Bank Limited, took part in a Smart+ pitching session to present their latest innovative solutions to Jiangsu investors and partners.To foster collaboration opportunities, a hallmark of HKTDC events, some 400 business matching meetings were facilitated to connect Jiangsu and Hong Kong companies.An exhibition of over 60 enterprises and start-ups showcased Hong Kong’s latest I&T products and services.WebsitesSmartHK: https://smarthk.hktdc.com/Photo download: https://bit.ly/3AER6D5SmartHK was held in Nanjing on 28 August.Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government Vice Governor Fang Wei (front, fourth from the right) and HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong (front, fourth from the left) attended the 12th Jiangsu-Hong Kong Cooperation Joint Meeting.Hong Kong SAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan (front, sixth from the left), Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government Vice Governor Fang Wei (front, seventh from the left), HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam (front, fifth from the left), and HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong (front, fourth from the left) attended SmartHK.Hong Kong SAR Government Financial Secretary Paul ChanHKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N LamJiangsu Provincial People’s Government Vice Governor Fang WeiChairman of The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board Henry Tang discussed cooperation opportunities between Jiangsu and Hong Kong in the areas of culture and creativity.(Starting second from left) Nancy Ip, President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Gilbert Lee, Head of Strategy & Planning and Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive of Hang Seng Bank Limited, Non-executive Director of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited, and Chairman of Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited; Roger Chen, Managing Director of China of CLP Holdings Limited; and Chen Shu, President of Jiangsu Soho Holdings Group, discussed the roadmap for Hong Kong-Jiangsu development.The Green and Sustainable Development thematic session was exclusively sponsored by Hang Seng Bank Limited, SmartHK’s Diamond Sponsor and Cross-boundary Green Finance Partner, focusing on green and sustainable development needs of and cooperation opportunities between Hong Kong and Jiangsu.Some 30 start-ups from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and InnoClub, co-created by the HKTDC and Hang Seng Bank Limited, took part in a pitching session to present their latest innovative solutions to Jiangsu investors.Media enquiriesPlease contact:Xinhua Daily (PR agency)Li JiaweiTel: (86) 15995295632Email: 1360342750@qq.comYu YanTel: (86) 13584019845Email: 422791094@qq.comThe HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department (Headquarters, Hong Kong):Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgSam HoTel: (852) 2584 4537Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.orgThe HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department (Shanghai):Sun PingTel: (86) 21-63528488 Email: p.sun@hktdc.orgMedia Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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The 9th Belt and Road Summit returns next month ACN Newswire

The 9th Belt and Road Summit returns next month

- The 9th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the HKSAR Government and the HKTDC, will return on 11 and 12 September (Wednesday to Thursday)- This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. As part of celebration activities, the Summit is themed Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road. It will gather over 80 key officials and business leaders from Belt and Road countries and regions to explore cooperation opportunities- A brand-new Green Chapter is added this year, aligning with the Summit theme to feature a variety of thematic sessions on green development and innovationHONG KONG, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place on 11 and 12 September.Themed Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road, the Summit will bring together over 80 key officials and business leaders from Belt and Road countries and regions, they will be engaged in discussions on leveraging Hong Kong's unique advantages to jointly explore Belt and Road markets and uncover cooperation opportunities.The Summit is a key platform for Hong Kong to promote the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), closely aligned with the eight major steps announced by President Xi Jinping last year to support high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.The Opening Session will feature welcome remarks by Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC and opening remarks by John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR. Nurlan Baibazarov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan, will give a keynote address.Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR Government, said: "As our country's Belt and Road Initiative enters its next golden decade and the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has proposed improving the mechanism for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, Hong Kong, with the solid support of the nation, will continue to capitalise on our unique advantages under one country, two systems to play a more active role by leveraging its strengths as a two-way global investment and trade hub, a hub for technological innovation and green development and an international cultural exchange centre. The Belt and Road Summit will deepen international business cooperation and consolidate Hong Kong's position as the preferred business platform for the Belt and Road Initiative, fully demonstrating Hong Kong's important functions and positioning in global finance, business cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, innovation and technology development, guiding enterprises to explore new business opportunities."Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, said: "With the support of its global network of 50 offices, the HKTDC organises business delegations and outreach activities to Belt and Road countries and regions, promoting tripartite cooperation among Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong professional service providers, investors and Belt and Road project owners. The HKTDC also enables businesses to leverage their own strengths to help Hong Kong play the role of superconnector, linking China with the world. We will continue to seize the opportunities at this year's Belt and Road Summit to strengthen connections with ASEAN and Belt and Road countries. We will also set up new consultant offices in Dhaka of Bangladesh and Phnom Penh of Cambodia, further expanding our network along the Belt and Road."Seizing opportunities and deepening networks in emerging marketsThe ASEAN region is Hong Kong's second-largest trading partner and the world's fifth-largest economy. Last year, the bilateral trade value reached US$144.6 billion, accounting for nearly 13% of Hong Kong's total foreign trade. The development potential is enormous. Last month, John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, led a HKTDC delegation to Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, the three ASEAN countries. The visit was highly fruitful, with 55 cooperation MoUs signed, further expanding Hong Kong's network in the region. Seven of these MoUs were signed between the HKTDC and relevant chambers of commerce, governments, and organisations in the three countries, further strengthening Hong Kong's ties with the regions for future Belt and Road development.Following the recent fruitful ASEAN mission to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam led by Mr Lee, the Summit will focus on ASEAN and emerging markets in the Policy Dialogue and Business Plenary on day one, with the participation of ministerial-level officials and business heavyweights. The second day's Business Plenary will cover the Middle East and adjacent regions.In May this year, a Mainland-Hong Kong business delegation led by the Department of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the Belt and Road Office of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government, co-organised by the HKTDC and the China International Contractors Association, visited Hungary and Kazakhstan to explore Belt and Road business opportunities. Senior officials and business leaders from these two countries will attend the Summit, to strengthen their ties with Hong Kong. Among the speakers, Nurlan Baibazarov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan, will deliver a keynote address, while Peter Fekete, Group CEO of 4iG, will participate in the second day's Business Plenary.Debut Green Chapter to showcase Hong Kong advantages in greentech and financeHong Kong's green finance development has been thriving, with the scale of green financing continuing to expand. In 2023, the total amount of green and sustainable debt issued in Hong Kong surpassed US$50 billion. Among this, the total amount of green and sustainable bonds arranged for issuance in Hong Kong ranked first in the Asian market, accounting for 37% of the total. This has attracted a wealth of green capital and financial products, giving Hong Kong a significant advantage in developing into an international green technology and finance centre. Additionally, the Clean Air Plan for Hong Kong 2035 covered six major areas – green transport, liveable environment, comprehensive emissions reduction, clean energy, scientific management, and regional collaboration – reflecting Hong Kong's determination to proactively address the challenges of climate change.In view of the growing global focus on green development and the tremendous strides Hong Kong continues to make in that regard, the Summit will debut the Green Chapter, featuring thematic sessions on green construction, innovation, finance and more, enabling participants to explore how to leverage the Hong Kong platform to make their business greener. The co-organising institutions include the China International Contractors Association, HSBC and HKMA Infrastructure Financing Facilitation Office.As the BRI continues to drive regional development, the Business Plenary on the first day of the Summit, themed Capturing Belt and Road Business Opportunities, will explore promising prospects from rapidly rising ASEAN, building on concrete achievements in the past years. The focus will be on Hong Kong’s role in facilitating multilateral business cooperation as well as the strategies global enterprises are adopting under the latest global landscape.The session will be moderated by K C Chan, Chairman of WeLab Bank. Speakers will include Clara Chan, CEO of Lee Kee Group; Dato’ Seri Cheah Cheng Hye, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Value Partners Group; Ding Yanzhang, Chairman of Power Construction Corporation of China; and Shinta Widjaja Kamdani, CEO of Sintesa Group.The Business Plenary on the second day will be themed Tapping the Markets of New Opportunities. The session will be moderated by Ronnie C. Chan, Honorary Chair of Hang Lung Properties Limited. H.E. Mohamed Abduljabbar Alkoheji, Second Vice Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Bonnie Y Chan, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Peter Fekete, Group CEO of 4iG; Eric Ip, Group Managing Director of Hutchison Port Holdings Limited; and Iqbal Khan, CEO of Fajr Capital, will explore arising opportunities in the Middle East and other markets along the Belt and Road.This year, the Summit will feature two new thematic sessions: Multi-dimensional Connectivity under the Belt and Road Initiative and People-to-People Exchanges through Business and Cultural Collaboration. In the former session, experts from industries such as shipping, ports, airports, logistics and trade will jointly discuss and delve into the progress and development potential of connectivity among transportation networks. The latter session, co-organised by Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, aims to explore ways to enhance interconnectivity, mutual understanding and friendly relations among countries within the Belt and Road Initiative through economic and trade cooperation, as well as cultural exchanges.Other thematic breakout sessions include Mainland-Hong Kong Trade In Services Symposium co-organised with the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China as well as a session on legal cooperation co-organised with the Department of Justice of the HKSAR Government.As part of the Finance Chapter, co-organised with the Insurance Authority, Financial Services Development Council, Bank of China (Hong Kong), HKMA Infrastructure Financing Facilitation Office and Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, four sessions will analyse opportunities of leveraging Hong Kong's financial services. For the Youth Chapter, young business leaders will share how they seize opportunities under the BRI.Connecting global enterprises to facilitate business matchingThis year’s Summit will continue to offer investment and business matching. Business matching meetings will provide a full range of services in both physical - 11 and 12 September - and online - 16 and 17 September - forms.More than 280 investment projects are expected to me matched, with more than 800 one-to-one project matching meetings taking place. The deal-making service includes one-to-one business matching meetings and project investment sessions. Business matching meetings connect participants based on investment preferences and business expertise to facilitate collaboration opportunities.Project investment sessions enable project owners from different countries to present projects, giving investors and service intermediaries a comprehensive understanding of the investment opportunities in different sectors. Project investment sessions will focus on four main areas: energy, natural resources and public utilities; innovation and technology; urban development; and transport and logistics infrastructure.The Summit’s exhibition area will gather over 100 exhibitors across the Hong Kong Zone, Global Investment Zone and InnoTech Zone. The Hong Kong Zone will showcase the services and business advantages of Hong Kong service providers, while the Global Investment Zone will present large-scale investment projects, cultural and technological developments as well as global investment opportunities. The InnoTech Zone will feature cutting-edge innovations, AI, technologies and solutions from exhibitors around the globe.The 9th Belt and Road SummitDate11 to 12 September 2024VenueHall 5B-E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreRemarksVideo and audio recordings at the Forum should be used only in the context of media reportingMedia RegistrationPlease contact awong@yuantung.com.hk or lsong@yuantung.com.hk for media registrationWebsitesBelt and Road Summit: https://www.beltandroadSummit.hk/conference/bnr/enProgramme:https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en/programmeSpeaker list: https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en/speakerMedia representatives who would like to conduct interviews with the speakers, please submit interview requests to awong@yuantung.com.hk or lsong@yuantung.com.hk by 6 September.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4g2t70HThe 9th Belt and Road Summit will be held on 11-12 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Summit will bring together over 80 government officials and business leaders from around the world to share their insights and expertiseMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Anson WongTel: (852) 3428 3413Email: awong@yuantung.com.hkLouise SongTel: (852) 3428 5691Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAgnes WatTel: (852) 2584 4554Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Transforming CX: Discover What’s Next at the World CX Summit and Awards ACN Newswire

Transforming CX: Discover What’s Next at the World CX Summit and Awards

BENGALURU, INDIA, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As India rises as a leading hub for technological innovation, the 12th Global Edition of the World CX Summit and Awards, hosted by Trescon, will examine the evolving customer experience (CX) landscape. Scheduled for 19 September at JW Marriott Hotel, UB city, Bengaluru, this summit will gather over 200+ top-notch CX Leaders & Marketing enthusiasts will be sharing actionable insights and discuss successful use cases that are shaping the future of CX.In light of the recent technological disruptions, including a significant outage that impacted millions of users, and the challenges faced across different industrial verticals, the importance of resilience, effective crisis management, and clear customer communication has become increasingly evident. The summit will address these issues by offering valuable insights into managing crisis effectively and enhancing customer trust through strategic innovations and best practices.Attendees will participate in high-impact sessions, including keynotes, panel discussions and conference, all aimed at advancing the CX landscape through a blend of emerging customer experience solutions and best practices designed to address current challenges and foster future progress.#WorldCXSummit features a dynamic agenda covering essential topics, from implementing strategic generative AI to integrating data analysis, enhancing human-like interactions through Conversational AI, interpreting customer feedback, and more.Among the notable speakers at the event are:Gurpreet Jolly, Head - Customer Experience and Service Delivery, AJIO (Reliance Retail Ltd.)Shruthi Bopaiah, Executive Vice President & Head - Customer Obsession, Axis BankSatish Patil, Director CX, Samsung ElectronicsVishal Bhatia, Chief Digital Officer, Canara BankDeepak Maloo, AVP, Food Strategy, Customer Experience & Restaurant Experience, SwiggyAvijit Mohapatra, Head of Flipkart Customer Experience Transformation, FlipkartVindhya Shanmugam, Senior Director - CX Growth, MyntraPriya Chakravarthy, Vice President - Experience, BluSmartNikhil Godbole, Group Head of Customer Service, JupiterRahul Poddar, Country Head Martech, Narayana HealthRahul Garg, Head – CX, Games 24x7Deepak Nayak, Sr Vice President – Customer Experience, Gameskraft“Customer experience is no longer just a touchpoint but a strategic pillar that drives competitive advantage. The World CX Summit offers a platform where thought leaders and innovators will gather to discuss and demonstrate how superior customer service can be achieved and sustained,” stated Mithun Shetty, Vice Chairman, Trescon. He further added, “By examining real-world use cases and emerging technologies, we will collectively advance our understanding of how to create memorable and impactful customer experiences that foster long-term loyalty,”Sharing the importance of the summit, Aalok R Pradhan, Head - Customer Delight, CX, COE - Digital & AI at TVS said, “World CX Summit in my opinion is a platform which can be leveraged by major CX professionals. This summit aims at new edge CX practices as well as the best-in-class products for CX professional to assess and up their game.”The event will also showcase the much awaited World CX Awards, spotlighting and celebrating the pioneering achievements of the nation’s foremost CX professionals. This segment will honour outstanding leadership and exceptional contributions across various sectors, marking a prominent celebration for the ‘Top 100 CX Leaders Awards’ and ‘Top Marketing Leaders’. Register to attend and to submit your nominations to celebrate with those setting new benchmarks in customer experience and marketing innovation. Secure your place and contribute to the advancement of CX today!About TresconTrescon is a pioneering force in the global business events and services sector, driving the adoption of emerging technologies while promoting sustainability and inclusive leadership. With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in – we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients. For more information about Trescon, visit: www.tresconglobal.comFor media inquiries and further information, please contact:Vishal S STeam Leader – Media and CommunicationsTresconEmail: vishals@tresconglobal.comMobile: +91-7358680951 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Nissin Foods Announces 2024 Interim Results ACN Newswire

Nissin Foods Announces 2024 Interim Results

HONG KONG, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited (“Nissin Foods” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) has announced its interim results today for the year ended 30 June 2024.The Group recorded revenue at HK$1,822.5 million. Gross profit was HK$637.5 million, with gross profit margin increased by 0.9 percentage points to 35.0% in 2024 from 34.1% in 2023. The increase in gross profit margin was mainly attributable to the easing of key raw material costs.Profit attributable to owners of the Company recorded HK$169.5 million, representing the net profit margin from 8.9% to 9.3%. The Group’s basic earnings per share for the reporting period recorded 16.24 HK cents. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 1.5% to HK$300.3 million compared with HK$295.9 million for the corresponding period of 2023, representing an increase of adjusted EBITDA margin to 16.5% from 15.3%. The above increase in adjusted EBITDA indicated an improvement in underlying profitability and operating businesses of the Group.Review & Prospects of Instant Noodles and Non-Noodles BusinessesDuring the reporting period, revenue from the Hong Kong and other Asia operations for the year was HK$705.9 million. The segment results was at HK$36.9 million due to an increase in depreciation expenses for the new automated and labour-saving smart production lines and a decrease in product sales of the non-noodle business. For the Mainland China operations, revenue of HK$1,116.6 million was recorded for the reporting period, and its segment results increased by 8.0% to HK$173.5 million, mainly attributable to the easing of raw material costs and the implementation of cost-efficient marketing activities.The Group adhered to its premiumisation strategy during the reporting period and launched new products to expand its portfolio to drive the growth of its instant noodles business. The Group continued to promote its signature brands “Cup Noodles” and “Demae Iccho” through the provision of exclusive products to certain key accounts and collaboration with Japanese anime such as “BLUE LOCK”. The Group launched various new flavours under the “Nissin Raoh”, “Nissin U.F.O”, “Fuku” and “Doll” brands to further enrich the instant noodle portfolio, and collaborated with a Japanese anime named “Cyberpunk” for a crossover involving Cup Noodles and Nissin U.F.O in Mainland China. In addition, Nissin Vietnam achieved a good performance during the reporting period.The Group has continued to diversify its product portfolio into non-noodle business to enhance the Company’s overall competitiveness. During the reporting period, the Group extended its focus on its premium frozen food products, offering a wider product range of premium products and further expanded its exposure via various sales channels to drive sales volume. The distribution business in Hong Kong continued to record growth as a result of the revival of inbound tourism during the first half of 2024.The Group also continued to expand the sales channels of the “KAGOME” business in different regions. Meanwhile, “Nissin Granola” continued to gain traction with customer’s support due to their advocacy of health and wellness. Also, the Group has enriched the product range by launching new flavours in the low-fat “Nissin Yogurt” series. “Nissin Koikeya Potato Chips” achieved an outstanding performance as the distribution channels continued to expand. “Nissin Crisp Choco”, the baked corn flakes chocolate snack, continued to receive a positive response from the market. The Company’s green juices series successfully attracted the attention of health-conscious customers with vending machines availability further increasing product exposure.Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, “The global economic landscape improved in the first half of 2024, but persistent challenges remained and reshaped global supply chains and consumer consumption patterns in the regions that we were operating.”“We believe that premiumisation and diversification strategies are the keys to achieving growth amid a turbulent and volatile market. Our premiumisation strategy is driving momentum in the Vietnam market. Meanwhile in mainland China, more flexibility is needed in arranging promotion campaigns for our premium products in order to reach out to more target consumers, given the uncertain economic situation. To stay agile in different markets, we strived to enhance and refine our product quality, food safety and innovation capabilities for delivering greater taste experiences to consumers.”“Looking ahead, we remain cautiously optimistic about the long-term development of our businesses and continue to control costs and improve operational efficiency. We will pursue further diversification on our non-noodles business, enriching our product lines to broaden the income base, while entering new markets such as Vietnam, Taiwan and Korea. We will continue to build on our solid foundation to deliver continuous revenue and earnings growth for our customers and shareholders.”- End -About Nissin Foods Company LimitedNissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and Mainland China, with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands, primarily focusing on the premium instant noodle segment. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984 and is the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, high-quality frozen food products, including frozen dim sum and frozen noodles, and also sells and distributes other food and beverage products, including retort pouches, snacks, mineral water, sauce and vegetable products under its two core corporate brands, namely “NISSIN” and “DOLL” together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium brands. The Group’s five flagship product brands, namely “Cup Noodles”, “Demae Iccho”, “Doll Instant Noodle”, “Doll Dim Sum” and “Fuku” are also among the most popular choices in their respective food product categories in Hong Kong. In the Mainland China market, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the “ECO Cup” concept and primarily focuses its sales efforts in first-and second-tier cities. In addition, Nissin Foods operates business in other Asian regions including Vietnam, Taiwan and Korea markets.Nissin Foods is a constituent of five Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Composite SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Composite Industry Index - Consumer Staples, Hang Seng SCHK Consumption Index and Hang Seng SCHK Consumer Staples Index. Nissin Foods is eligible for trading under Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect. For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Hitachi High-Tech and Gencurix entered a partnership in cancer molecular diagnostics business JCN Newswire

Hitachi High-Tech and Gencurix entered a partnership in cancer molecular diagnostics business

Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech") and Gencurix, Inc. ("Gencurix") have entered a strategic partnership (the Partnership) in the field of cancer molecular diagnostics(1). The Partnership aims to develop a testing service for the cancer molecular diagnostics by combining Hitachi High-Tech's core expertise in R&D and manufacturing of in vitro diagnostic products and digital technology, and Gencurix's technology and experience in biomarker(2) discovery for cancer diagnosis and development of molecular testing service. As a part of the Partnership, both companies concluded a Feasibility Study (FS) agreement to examine the feasibility of the business and completed the checkpoints defined in this FS agreement in June 2024. As the next step, Hitachi High-Tech and Gencurix are planning commercialization of testing services in Japan.In recent years, cancer treatments have begun to offer "personalized medicine," in which genes and proteins are examined in detail for precise diagnosis and treatment selection, and the treatment is tailored to the individual patient. As treatment modalities evolve, doctors and patients are facing with increasing opportunities to choose treatment, and clinical testing is becoming more important in supporting that choice. In the field of cancer diagnosis, where new drugs and treatments are rapidly being developed, there is a need to discover appropriate biomarkers, establish testing methods, and use digital technology to provide reports promptly with high medical value.Under these circumstances, Hitachi High-Tech, strengthening its molecular diagnostics business, and Gencurix, being specialized in biomarker discovery technology, will join forces to develop highly reliable testing services for cancer diagnosis.In April 2024, Hitachi, Ltd.("Hitachi") and Hitachi High-Tech consolidated Hitachi's Healthcare Business Division (radiation therapy, digital healthcare, etc.) to Hitachi High-Tech to promote the healthcare business based on "Diagnosis x Therapy x Digital" and create healthcare innovation. Especially in area of in vitro diagnostics area, we have contributed to improve quality and efficiency of testing with a product lineup that includes in vitro diagnostic equipment that analyzes blood and other specimens to support the diagnosis of diseases, and DNA sequencers. This Partnership is part of Hitachi High Tech's growth strategy of strengthening this molecular diagnostics business. Towards creating "a society without fear of cancer," Hitachi High-Tech aims to contribute to the improvement of people's QoL (Quality of Life) through "personalized medicine" and "sophisticated diagnosis of intractable diseases."Gencurix is a leading life science company established in 2011 in Seoul, Korea, engaged in the discovery of biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, the provision of testing services, and the sale of testing kits. Gencurix provides molecular diagnostic solutions across the cancer care process, from early detection to prognosis, companion diagnostics(3) and recurrence monitoring. Gencurix operates in Korea, Europe, and other countries around the world, and promotes joint development with pharmaceutical companies.Hitachi High-Tech and Gencurix will jointly develop cancer diagnostic tests required in clinical practice to promote personalized medicine in the oncology field and aim to provide highly reliable testing service solutions using digital technology. We will first jointly launch a testing service business in Japan and then in other countries.(1) Molecular diagnostics: Molecular diagnostic involves measuring biomolecules such as DNA, RNA, and protein contained in tissues and blood (body fluids) and provides information necessary for diagnosis or selection of therapeutic drugs to healthcare professionals.(2) Biomarker: A biomarker is a test item or biological substance that is an indicator of the presence or absence of a certain disease, a change in a disease status, or a therapeutic efficacy. Biomarkers are becoming increasingly important and enabling personalized medicine in specific disease areas such as cancer. In addition to being used as indicators to measure therapeutic efficacy, biomarkers are also expected to be used as indicators for disease prevention in the future.(3) Companion diagnostics: In vitro diagnostics to test the indication of a specific drug to improve the efficacy or safety of the drug.About GencurixGencurix is a molecular diagnostics company for cancer that provides digital PCR-based products and testing services based on a liquid biopsy, biomarker discovery and commercialization platform. Under the motto "Best in Class," Gencurix strives to solve clinical unmet needs with new technologies and testing products.Key products include GenesWell BCT, a breast cancer prognostic test, and Droplex's line of companion diagnostics for a wide range of cancers, including lung, colorectal and endometrial cancers. Gencurix has developed early diagnostic tests for major cancers, including liver and colorectal cancer, and is promoting clinical research. As written, Gencurix provides molecular diagnostic solutions across the cancer care process, from early detection to prognosis, companion diagnostics and recurrence monitoring.For further information, visit https://www.gencurix.com/About Hitachi High-TechHitachi High-Tech, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is engaged in activities in a broad range of fields, including manufacture and sales of clinical analyzers, biotechnology products, radiation therapy systems, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, analytical instruments, and analysis equipment. Also, we provide high value-added solutions in industrial fields such as mobility, connected, environment and energy, etc. Through business based on our core Observation, Measurement and Analysis technologies, we will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by solving social issues.The company's consolidated revenues for FY2023 were approx. JPY 670.4 billion. For further information, visit https://www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/Contact:Business Development Dept., Diagnostic System Business Strategy Planning Div.,Diagnostic System Business, Healthcare Business Group,Hitachi High-Tech Corporationwww.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/contactus/#sec-2 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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日清食品公佈2024年中期業績 面對市場瞬息萬變 業務營運平穩 ACN Newswire

日清食品公佈2024年中期業績 面對市場瞬息萬變 業務營運平穩

香港, 2024年8月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 日清食品有限公司(「日清食品」或「公司」,連同其附屬公司統稱「集團」;股份代號:1475)公布截至2024年6月30日止六個月(「報告期」)的未經審核中期業績。報告期內,集團錄得收入1,822.5百萬港元,毛利為637.5百萬港元,毛利率由2023年34.1%增加0.9個百分點至2024年35.0%。毛利率上升主要由於主要原材料成本緩和所致。公司擁有人應佔溢利錄得169.5百萬港元,純利率由8.9%上升至9.3%。集團報告期內的每股基本盈利為16.24港仙。經調整EBITDA較2023年同期的295.9百萬港元增加1.5%至300.3百萬港元,經調整EBITDA利潤率由15.3%上升至16.5%。以上有關經調整EBITDA升幅反映集團的基本盈利能力和經營業務有所改善。即食麵及非麵類之業務回顧及前景於報告期內,本年度來自香港及其他亞洲業務的收入達到705.9百萬港元。其分部業績為36.9百萬港元,乃由於全新自動化及節約人力的智能生產線折舊開支增加以及非麵類業務的產品銷量減少所致。中國內地業務於報告期內錄得收入1,116.6百萬港元,其分部業績增長8.0%至173.5百萬港元,主要歸因於原材料成本下降及實施具成本效益的營銷活動。於報告期內,集團堅持高端化策略,並推出新產品以擴展其產品組合,帶動其即食麵業務的增長。集團繼續通過向若干主要客戶提供獨家產品,以及與日本動畫如「藍色監獄」合作,推廣其旗艦品牌「合味道」及「出前一丁」。公司旗下的「日清拉王」、「日清U.F.O」、「福」及「公仔」品牌推出了多個新口味,進一步豐富即食麵產品組合,亦與日本動畫「賽博朋克」進行「合味道」及「日清U.F.O」的跨界合作。此外,於報告期內,日清越南取得良好表現。集團繼續將其產品組合多元化發展至非麵類業務,以提升公司的整體競爭力。於報告期內,集團將重心擴展至優質冷凍食品產品,除了提供一系列廣泛的優質產品外,亦增加在各種銷售渠道的布局,以帶動銷量。公司亦持續拓展「KAGOME」業務在不同地區的銷售渠道。「日清穀物麥片」因客戶提倡健康生活而繼續受彼等支持。此外,集團亦推出新口味的低脂「日清乳酪」系列,豐富其產品系列。此外,因其分銷渠道持續擴張,「日清湖池屋薯片」取得出色的表現。玉米片巧克力零食「日清可可脆批」持續獲得市場的正面迴響。日清盈優青汁系列成功吸引注重健康的客戶群,並透過飲料販賣機進一步提升產品曝光度。日清食品執行董事、董事長兼首席執行官安藤清隆先生表示:「於2024年上半年,全球經濟格局有所改善,但持續挑戰仍然存在,並重塑全球供應鏈及我們經營所在地區的消費者消費模式。」「我們相信高端化及多元化策略是在動盪及波動的市場中實現增長的關鍵。我們的高端化策略正在推動越南市場的發展動能。同時,在中國內地,鑑於經濟形勢的不確定性,我們需要更靈活地為我們的優質產品安排推廣活動,以接觸更多目標消費者。為了在不同市場中保持敏銳度,我們致力提升及完善產品質素、食品安全及創新能力,為消費者帶來更美味的體驗。」「展望未來,我們對各地區業務的長遠發展保持審慎樂觀的態度,繼續控制成本及改善營運效率。我們致力將業務組合進一步多元化至非麵類業務,豐富產品線,以擴大收入基礎,同時擴展業務版圖及滲透其他地區,如越南、台灣及韓國市場,開拓更多銷售渠道。我們將繼續穩固基礎,開發多元化之產品組合,為客戶及股東帶來持續的收入及盈利增長。」– 完 –有關日清食品有限公司日清食品有限公司(「日清食品」,連同其附屬公司統稱「集團」;股份代號:1475)為一間在中國內地及香港知名的食品公司,主要專營優質即食麵市場,旗下眾多品牌不僅知名度高,且廣受顧客喜愛。集團於1984年正式於香港設立營業據點並為香港最大的即食麵公司。集團主要生產及銷售兩個核心企業品牌「日清」及「公仔」,以及多元化的家庭食品品牌組合,出品具標誌性和優質的即食麵、優質冷凍食品(包括冷凍點心及冷凍麵條)並銷售和分銷其他食品及飲料產品(包括蒸煮袋裝產品、零食、礦泉水、醬料及蔬菜產品)。集團五個旗艦品牌「合味道」、「出前一丁」、「公仔麵」、「公仔點心」及「福」在香港亦是其各自食品類別中最受歡迎的選擇。中國內地市場方面,集團以創新技術推出「ECO杯」概念,銷售活動主要集中在中國內地的一線及二線城市。此外,日清食品在其他亞洲地區開展業務,包括越南、台灣和韓國市場。日清食品被納入五項恒生指數,包括恒生綜合指數、恒生綜合小型股指數、恒生綜合行業指數-必需性消費、恒生港股通消費行業指數和恒生港股通必需性消費指數。日清食品現可通過滬港通及深港通下港股通進行交易。詳情請瀏覽www.nissingroup.com.hk。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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2024年中期業績摘要:- 實現總保費收入人民幣764.6億元,同比增長12.8%;- 實現保險服務收入人民幣314.9億元,同比增長4.4%;- 歸屬母公司股東的淨利潤人民幣31.4億元,同比增長8.6%;- 內含價值為人民幣1,126.4億元,較上年末增長8.2%;- 年化綜合投資收益率7.2%,年化總投資收益率3.6%;- 截至2024年6月末,有效客戶數約3,078.4萬。香港, 2024年8月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 陽光保險集團股份有限公司(「陽光保險」或「公司」,及其附屬公司統稱「集團」;股份代號:6963.HK)宣佈公司及其附屬公司(「集團」)截至2024年6月30日止六個月之未經審計中期業績。2024年上半年,中國國民經濟運行總體平穩,穩中有進,新動能加快成長,高品質發展取得新進展。保險行業作為經濟體系的重要組成部分,展現出積極的發展趨勢,供需推動市場規模日益增長。作為本世紀成立的205家內地保險企業中唯一上市的傳統險企,集團積極搶抓經濟向好與保險需求日益增長的發展機遇,推進各項業務穩健增長,價值創造能力持續加強,繼續保持良好的發展態勢。報告期內,集團實現總保費收入人民幣764.6億元,同比增長12.8%。實現保險服務收入人民幣314.9億元,同比增長4.4%。歸屬於母公司股東的淨利潤人民幣31.4億元,同比增長8.6%。內含價值為人民幣1,126.4億元,較上年末增長8.2%。年化總投資收益率3.6%,年化綜合投資收益率7.2%。2024年6月末,集團有效客戶數約3,078.4萬。核心主業進一步穩固加強 價值創造能力躍升2024年上半年,集團堅定走高質量發展、高價值成長的發展道路,持續推進以「科技陽光」「價值陽光」「知心陽光」為核心的「新陽光戰略」,通過模式創新打造陽光特有的核心競爭力,經營業績穩步增長,價值創造能力躍升,保險主業核心能力進一步穩固加強,整體市場競爭力有效提升。壽險業務方面,陽光人壽堅定價值發展,紮實推進「新陽光」戰略落地實施,多元渠道發展優勢持續夯實,隊伍轉型發展初步見效,同時,強化資產負債聯動,升級優化產品與服務體系,經營呈現「穩中向好」「穩中提質」的良好態勢。報告期內,壽險總保費收入517.6億元,同比增長12.9%;新業務價值37.5億元,同比增長39.9%;個險渠道實現總保費收入136.9億元,同比增長25.5%,其中新單期繳保費收入人民幣35.8億元,同比增長18.5%;職域營銷新單期繳保費收入同比增長42.7%。多元渠道協同發展,整體價值快速增長,有效人力企穩回升、產能持續提升。財險業務方面,陽光財險堅持「好中求進」發展理念,紮實推進「新陽光」戰略落地實施,高質量發展基礎持續夯實。報告期內,陽光財險業績穩健增長,業務結構持續優化,業務品質保持良好,實現原保險保費收入246.5億元,同比增長12.4%;非車險保費佔比46.1%,同比提升4.8個百分點;家用車保費在車險中佔比62.4%,同比提升1.5個百分點。承保綜合成本率99.1%,實現承保利潤2.0億元。資產管理領域,集團秉持長期價值投資理念,持續優化資產負債管理體系,始終保持清晰的戰略定力,發揮全品種投資資質及多元化投資能力優勢,同時不斷提升投研能力,在嚴格管控投資風險的前提下,科學靈活地進行戰術資產配置,為保險資金創造長期、穩定、可持續的投資業績。報告期內,集團投資業績保持穩定,實現總投資收益83.3億元,同比增長8.2%;年化總投資收益率3.6%,年化綜合投資收益率7.2%。數字化轉型持續深化 不斷提升客戶體驗與運營效率科技是推動金融行業發展的關鍵力量,也是推動經濟發展的重要動力源泉。報告期內,集團以提升客戶體驗、提高運營效率和管理水平為目標,發力「人工智能+」,重點領域AI應用取得突破,數字化轉型持續深化。在銷售支持方面,優化升級產壽險銷售管理平台,財險打通主要非車產品從詢價到出單的全線上化閉環流程,完善營銷活動數字化閉環,賦能銷售人產人效雙提升。壽險「懂你保險」協助代理人為客戶提供保障規劃與產品推薦。在客戶服務方面,持續建設客戶線上化服務平台,財險增值服務線上化率96.3%;壽險保全服務線上化率96.4%。在管理賦能方面,打造全集團智能風控系統,財險完善「非車數據生命表」體系,提升非車險風險定價能力;壽險累計構建354項風險線上監測指標,有效防範風險。此外,集團還強化AI可用數據和陽光正言大模型智能體建設,在客戶服務、智能理賠、智慧辦公等場景深化應用。客服機器人為客戶提供保單查詢、車險報案、壽險回訪等服務,無人工服務的客戶滿意度90.2%。財險智能理賠人傷定損的單證分類與外表傷情識別功能使用率超過80%,單證分類準確率達95.6%。陽光辦公GPT累計使用102萬次,覆蓋84%的員工。「知心陽光」戰略深入推進,客戶思想有效落地「一切為了客戶」是陽光保險秉持的經營價值觀,也是打造「知心陽光」戰略的源點。為深入推進「知心陽光」戰略,2024年上半年,陽光人壽以「三╱五╱七」產品體系為抓手,持續推進「縱橫計劃」,不斷豐富「三╱五╱七」產品體系內涵,持續滿足客戶不同生命週期的保險產品需求。包括健康保障方面,推出少兒專屬定期重疾險、少兒高端意外醫療、母嬰醫療險,滿足客戶家庭特定人群的健康保障需求,進一步擴大客戶覆蓋範圍;養老、財富傳承方面,加快分紅險產品佈局,滿足客戶差異化儲蓄需求;國家政策支持產品方面,豐富稅優健康險、個人養老金等產品供給,推動政策性商業保險惠及更多客戶。另外,陽光人壽持續強化「知心陽光」服務體系建設,以客戶視角提升服務設計能力,滿足客戶核心服務需求。同时在服務管理方面,不斷提升客戶服務效率,如推進「聆聽客戶」的服務機制,擴容升級「客戶體驗官」隊伍,持續提升直通客戶的服務能力。陽光財險持續深化客戶需求洞察研究,致力於建立便捷的客戶服務體系,踐行「讓我們的服務成為客戶選擇陽光的理由」的服務格言。個人客戶方面,持續深化分客群差異化經營體系,不斷為客戶提供更加豐富的差異化產品組合和個性化服務體驗,進一步增強客戶黏性。2024年上半年家用車續保率64.2%,同比持續提升,個人車險客戶非車險產品購買比例達到55.5%,同比提升7.6個百分點。團體客戶方面,持續推進「夥伴行動」風險管理服務落地,2024年上半年,累計為8,595個企業客戶提供科技減損和專業風險諮詢服務,同時升級打造「保險+科技+服務」的全量風險管理服務模式,幫助客戶完善風險管理能力。積極踐行可持續發展 全面助力實體經濟及綠色轉型積極踐行可持續發展,切實履行社會責任,是企業的核心價值和長遠發展的關鍵。2024年上半年,集團積極服務國家戰略,不斷提升支持實體經濟的質效,為實體經濟提供風險保障50.4萬億元,提供資金支持逾4,200億元。其中,為約1.8萬家小微企業提供風險保障近2,200億元;提供農業風險保障353億元,支付理賠款1.5億元,惠及約4.4萬農戶;為331個「一帶一路」項目提供風險保障602億元,涉及67個「一帶一路」共建國家;為406家科創類企業提供風險保障約326億元。同時,集團全面助力綠色轉型,實現和諧共生,持續豐富綠色保險產品服務體系,2024年上半年為122萬次企業及個人提供綠色保險保障近8萬億元,提供賠款支持約23億元。積極應對氣候變化,增強自身氣候抵禦力。同時持續完善可持續投資框架與政策,截至2024年6月末,可持續投資餘額近550億元,其中綠色投資超190億元。此外,集團履行社會責任,積極投身公益,充分發揮保險主業、醫療資源優勢作用,積極組織參與助學、助老等各類公益活動。截至2024年6月末,在全國24個省份累計援建74所博愛學校;「萬名村醫能力提升計劃」累計培訓鄉村醫生20,397人次;真誠關愛員工及其家人,累計為44,182名員工發放父母贍養津貼5.4億元。憑藉強勁的綜合實力與良好的發展勢頭,8月16日,恒指公司公佈最新季檢結果,集團成功獲納入恒生綜合小型股指數,變動將於2024年9月6日收市後實施並於2024年9月9日起生效。中金公司的研究報告指出,憑藉一系列的標準和卓越的運營表現,陽光保險集團有望被納入港股通。此次被納入恒生綜合指數是一個重要的里程碑,一方面代表了市場對陽光保險業績和發展潛力的認可,有助於提高集團在資本市場和保險領域的知名度。另一方面,基於良好的基本面,將吸引更多的投資者增加對集團股票的配置需求,從而提高交易流動性。2024年下半年,國家將圍繞推進中國式現代化進一步全面深化改革,深入挖掘內需潛力,經濟有望呈現持續回升向好態勢。從長期看,中國經濟長期向好的基本趨勢沒有改變,保險業正迎來高質量發展的歷史性機遇,並將發揮不可替代的重要作用。展望未來,集團將堅守“創立一家受人尊重的百年企業”的創業初心與主業定力,堅定推進「新陽光戰略」,圍繞國家政策導向和行業發展趨勢,積極做好金融「五篇大文章」,在精準服務國家戰略、支援實體經濟、保障社會民生中高效發揮保險專業優勢,不斷提升陽光的核心競爭力,持續推進高質量發展、高價值成長,為金融強國宏偉藍圖的繪製以及金融行業的高質量發展注入智慧與活力。 —完—關於陽光保險集團股份有限公司陽光保險集團股份有限公司是中國一家快速成長的民營保險服務集團。自成立以來,集團以價值創造為主線,致力於為客戶提供專業的風險保障及綜合服務解決方案。集團通過陽光人壽經營壽險和健康險業務,通過陽光財險經營財產險業務,並通過陽光資管對保險資金進行運用管理。截至2024年6月30日,集團已連續13年蟬聯中國企業聯合會發佈的中國企業500強,連續13年被世界品牌實驗室評選為「中國500最具價值品牌」,並成為了我國既獲得國內馳名商標認定同時又入選國際知名評級機構Brand Finance「全球保險品牌價值百強」榜單的五家保險企業之一。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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IBA of San Marino Partners with crwdunit for Advanced Quantum Ledger and Commodity Solutions ACN Newswire

IBA of San Marino Partners with crwdunit for Advanced Quantum Ledger and Commodity Solutions

SAN MARINO, ITALY , Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - IBA of San Marino, (https://www.iba.sm) an innovation leader in custodial agency and proof of transit technologies for commodities and a subsidiary of Spectral Capital Corporation (OTCQB:FCCN), today announced a strategic licensing agreement with crwdunit, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CrowdPoint Technologies, Inc. This partnership aims to transform IBA’s approach by creating a quantum bridge from Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to traditional commodity custodianship using crwdunit’s cutting-edge quantization technology on a decentralized cloud infrastructure.Revolutionizing Asset Management with Quantum TechnologyIBA will utilize crwdunit’s precise asset valuation technology to enhance its operations, offering unprecedented accuracy and scalability in commodity asset management through the use of Quantum Value Units (QVUs). This integration ensures precise and reliable asset management and valuation during transit.Under this agreement, crwdunit technology will help IBA measure the quantization process when data is placed on a decentralized cloud infrastructure using CrowdPoint’s Distributed and Decentralized Quantum Ledger Database (Vogon Cloud). Vogon Cloud, formerly Node Nexus Network (NNN) which was acquired by Spectral Capital last week, combines quantum computing with a high-performance Zaph virtual machine, offering real-time analytics, secure data storage, and superior scalability.Vladimir Lakin, GM of IBA of San Marino, stated, “Our collaboration with crwdunit marks a significant advancement in our use of decentralized technologies and commodity custodianship services. The real-time quantization capabilities will redefine our asset valuation processes, enhancing transparency and security of traditional DLTs.”Nadab U. Akhtar, Co-Founder, President, and COO of CrowdPoint Technologies, added, “This partnership highlights the impact and versatility of our ecosystem in transforming traditional asset management and DLT with cutting-edge quantum technologies.”About IBA of San MarinoIBA of San Marino, a subsidiary of Spectral Capital Corporation (OTCQB:FCCN), specializes in creating custodianship, immutability, transparency, and a quantum bridge to DLT. Focused on leveraging innovation to deliver high-quality custodianship, IBA helps commodity owners worldwide quantize their contribution to a multi-billion-dollar daily commodity-in-transit market, accelerating its annual growth rate and contributing to positive economic impact in developing nations by creating a new kind of financial alpha.About crwdunit, Inc.A wholly owned subsidiary of CrowdPoint Technologies, Inc., crwdunit develops advanced data architecture and quantization solutions for decentralized systems and asset management, driving growth and operational excellence.About Crowdpoint Technologies inc.CrowdPoint is a pioneer in quantum cloud technology, developing Vogon™, a Distributed and Decentralized Quantum Ledger Database (D2/QLDB™). CrowdPoint’s solutions enhance real-time intelligence, data optimization, and edge-computing, benefiting sectors such as energy management and e-commerce.About Spectral Capital CorporationAbout Spectral Capital Corporation: Founded in 2000 and based in Seattle, Washington, Spectral Capital (OTCQB:FCCN) is a technology startup accelerator and quantum incubator. We specialize in Quantum as a Service (QaaS), leveraging our proprietary Distributed Quantum Ledger Database technology (DQ-LDB) to offer secure, advanced storage and computing solutions.Forward Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and FCCN's growth and business strategy. Words such as "expects," "will," "intends," "plans," "believes," "anticipates," "hopes," "estimates," and variations on such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although FCCN believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of FCCN. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, changes in FCCN's business; competitive factors in the market(s) in which FCCN operates; risks associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in FCCN's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. FCCN expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in FCCN's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.SOURCE: Spectral Capital CorporationFor Media Inquiries:Andrew BardRubenstein Public Relationsabard@rubensteinpr.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Solar District Cooling Group Berhad Aims to Raise RM45.09 Million from ACE Market IPO ACN Newswire

Solar District Cooling Group Berhad Aims to Raise RM45.09 Million from ACE Market IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Solar District Cooling Group Berhad ("SDCG") is pleased to announce the launch of its prospectus for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities"). The IPO represents a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory, allowing SDCG to expand its operations and strengthen its market position in building management system (“BMS”) and solar thermal systems and energy saving services.Mr. Chris Lai Ther Wei, Head of Capital Markets, Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Chew Sing Guan, Managing Director, Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Edison Kong, Managing Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadMdm. Eileen Liuk, Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group Berhad[L-R]SDCG and its subsidiaries (“Group”) are principally involved in the provision and maintenance of BMS, solar thermal systems and energy saving services. The Group has a proven track record of enhancing energy efficiency across healthcare, hospitality and industrial sectors. SDCG Group is involved in providing energy performance services to the concession companies that are providing hospital support services for public hospitals. The concessionaires engaged SDCG Group as a subcontractor to carry out energy efficiency work related to the installation of hybrid solar thermal hot water systems, and for some contracts, retrofitting of fluorescent lighting of LED lighting.Mr. Wong Kei Fai, Independent Non-Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadMs. Wong Poh May, Independent Non-Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadMr. Chris Lai Ther Wei, Head of Capital Markets, Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Chew Sing Guan, Managing Director, Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Edison Kong, Managing Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadMdm. Eileen Liuk, Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadIr. Dr. Khairul Azmy Bin Kamaluddin, Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadYM Raja Nor Azlina Binti Raja Azhar, Independent Non-Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadFollowing the IPO exercise, SDCG is expected to raise RM45.09 million via the issuance of 118.67 million shares at the issue price of RM0.38 per share. The proceeds will be allocated in the following manner:RM1.90 million for the expansion of headquarters in Kajang, Selangor; RM5.00 million for tender bonds and/or performance bonds for future projects;RM18.70 million for the purchase of materials for BMS segment, and solar thermal systems and energy-saving services segment;RM12.67 million for general working capital; RM2.52 million for capital expenditure, including new equipment for BMS, installation and maintenance of solar thermal hot water systems, and purchasing ICT software and services; andRM4.30 million for estimated listing expenses.Applications for the IPO will open at 10:00 a.m. today, following the prospectus launch, and will close on 6 September 2024. SDCG is scheduled to list on the ACE Market on 19 September 2024. At the IPO price of RM0.38 per share, the market capitalisation of the company upon listing will be RM161.05 million.Managing Director of SDCG, Mr. Edison Kong commented, "This IPO represents a significant milestone in Solar District Cooling Group Berhad’s journey. Since 2008, we have been driven by a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Our focus on delivering Building Management Systems and solar thermal technologies has helped us enhance energy efficiency and promote environmental stewardship. With this listing, we look forward to embracing new opportunities and setting new standards in our business. I am deeply grateful to our team, clients, and partners for their continued trust and support.”Head of Capital Markets of Mercury Securities Sdn Bhd, Mr. Chris Lai Ther Wei stated, “We would like to congratulate the Board and the entire team of Solar District Cooling Group Berhad on the successful launch of your IPO prospectus. Well done for reaching another milestone in your corporate journey.”Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd. is the Principal Adviser, Sponsor, Sole Underwriter, and Sole Placement Agent for SDCG. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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HKIoD Recommends Board Readiness Training for First-time Directors Before Appointment ACN Newswire

HKIoD Recommends Board Readiness Training for First-time Directors Before Appointment

HONG KONG, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”) welcomes(1) The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ("the Exchange")'s proposal to mandate directorship training for first-time directors and require all directors to undergo continuing professional development (“CPD”) training. To further uphold corporate governance standards and director professionalism, HKIoD thinks the Exchange can go further.Dr Christopher To, Chairman of HKIoD, said, “HKIoD welcomes the Exchange’s latest regular exercise to review and update the Corporate Governance Code and related Listing Rules. Although we do not agree with every element of the Exchange’s proposals, we certainly support the notion of making continuing professional development mandatory for all directors.”According to HKIoD, to make true the purpose and effect of continuing training, a board should have a suitable professional development policy for its directors. Continuing training is important for directors to keep up, but it must be distinguished from initial training. For those who do not have directorship training nor experience whatsoever, undergoing initial training on effective directorship and corporate governance is prudent. First-time directorship training should be a prerequisite prior to the director coming on board, however. “The Exchange should go further by encouraging individuals to have become ready for a board seat prior to appointment, rather than to start acquainting themselves with the demands of directorship post-appointment.” Dr To commented.Dr Carlye Tsui, CEO of HKIoD, supplemented, “We believe all company directors, when they first assume their posts, should have a firm grounding of the skills, knowledge and qualities required to meet the corporate governance demands of today. HKIoD long advocates the importance of corporate governance training, and we want to emphasise that proper initial training for first-time directors is one key aspect of the total quality of corporate governance training.”The Institute believes that attaining HKIoD Diploma level credential (or higher) should qualify as initial training now proposed for First-time Directors by the Exchange. The Institute also recommends transition course(s) for credentialed/experienced directors from other markets to help them become familiar with the Hong Kong market. HKIoD will gladly work with the Exchange to design and offer such programmes, and an accreditation regime for directorship training in Hong Kong.On proposals around time commitment and tenure of Independent Non-Executive Director (“INED”), Mr Henry Lai, Past Chairman of HKIoD and current Chairman of the Institute’s Corporate Governance Policies Committee, said, “The emphasis should be on whether the INED and the issuers involved have made an honest assessment as to the ability to devote sufficient time, not a broad-brush requirement on the director to limit the number of INED positions one may hold. Particularly, we do not agree with the Exchange’s proposal which only seeks to limit INED positions one may hold among Hong Kong issuers.” As to the question of how long is too long for an INED, Mr Lai added, “the answer ought to be ‘it depends’. It is the independence of mind that matters, not tenure.”The Exchange would also want issuers without an independent board chair to designate a Lead INED. Due to the many constraints and practical realities now exist in the Hong Kong market, HKIoD believes there are alternatives that can be more effective. “We do not tend to have majority INED in our market. The Lead INED will be chosen from a small group anyway. We should rather empower and encourage all INEDs to collectively perform, to bring the results that are sought under the Lead INED concept. Meetings with shareholders and stakeholders can be set up for all INEDs to take part. There can be an INED report section in the annual report,” Mr Lai commented. “Maybe we should encourage more issuers to have an independent board chair. An independent board chair working together with all the other INEDs can be more helpful,” Mr Lai continued.HKIoD has early on advocated the benefit of moving towards a majority INED, which can make INEDs collectively better able to perform their director roles. With INEDs comprising the majority, their active involvement in board matters becomes more necessary and their time commitment more valued. It should also allow much more room for meaningful rotation and refreshment through careful succession planning.Apart from the above, the Institute expressed support for many changes proposed by the Exchange including mandating board performance review, maintaining a board skills matrix, mandating the annual reviews of the effectiveness of the issuer’s risk management and internal control systems, disclosure of the issuer’s policy on payment of dividends and the board’s dividend decisions, and disclosures in respect of issuers’ modified auditors’ opinion. (1)The full response: HKIoD Response to HKEX ConsultationAbout The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”)The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”) is Hong Kong’s premier body representing directors working together to advance corporate sustainability in creating long-term value for companies, their owners, stakeholders, humankind and Planet Earth through advocacy and standards-setting in corporate governance and director professionalism. Led by Founder Chairman Dr The Hon Moses Cheng, HKIoD was founded in 1997. Throughout the years, HKIoD is honoured to have the Chief Executive of HKSAR as the Institute’s Patron. Membership of HKIoD comprises of directors from diverse industries and corporate types and includes Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Non-Executive Directors. With multi-culturalism and international perspectives, HKIoD organises activities that cover director training, seminars and forums, collective director voice, guideline establishment, public education, Award Series for Director Excellence, assessment of Corporate Governance Scorecard for listed companies etc. As a member body of the Global Network of Director Institutes (“GNDI”), HKIoD is committed to global collaboration in promoting good corporate governance and director professionalism. HKIoD is the appointed Host of the Hong Kong Chapter of Climate Governance Initiative, a global network that collaborates with the World Economic Forum in actively promoting directors’ address of the risks and opportunities of climate change.For details please visit: http://www.hkiod.com | http://www.gndi.org | https://climate-governance.org/Media Enquiries: Strategic Public Relations GroupBrenda Chan+852 2114 4396 / brenda.chan@sprg.com.hkThe Hong Kong Institute of DirectorsWing Wong+852 2889 1414 / wing.wong@hkiod.com– End – Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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TRST01 Signs Landmark Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with Rubber Board of India for Centralised Compliance Solution for EUDR ACN Newswire

TRST01 Signs Landmark Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with Rubber Board of India for Centralised Compliance Solution for EUDR

SINGAPORE, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TRST01, a sustainable tech company that helps businesses meet global sustainability rules while making their supply chains more transparent, trustworthy, and ethical, announces a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with the Rubber Board of India to develop and implement a centralised compliance solution for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Through this strategic partnership, TRST01 becomes the first private entity in the world to enter into an MoU with a public entity for a one-stop compliance solution, setting a new standard in public-private partnerships.The MoU underscores the trust and confidence that the Rubber Board of India has in TRST01 as a key player in the sustainable technology space. While other entites have entered into contract-based agreements, this MoU represents a deeper, more integrated collaboration that is poised to revolutionise compliance processes for the Indian rubber industry.TRST01 and the Rubber Board of India will collaborate on geo-mapping rubber-growing land plots to ensure deforestation-free sourcing and responsible practices. This partnership will also develop a Centralized Database to enhance traceability, risk assessment, and compliance with European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR) in the rubber industry, with TRST01 as the technology partner. Ultimately, the MoU will help strengthen India's regulatory framework and position India as a global leader in sustainable rubber production.Speaking on the strategic agreement with TRST01, Mr. M. Vasanthagesan IRS, CEO and Executive Director of The Rubber Board, said, "This collaboration with TRST01 is a testament to our dedication to supporting the rubber sector. The initiatives outlined in this MoU will facilitate the exporters to comply with EUDR and make Indian rubber growers globally competitive and get wider opportunities for their produce.""This joint venture is a testament to our commitment to driving sustainability and compliance in the rubber industry," remarked Prabir Mishra, CEO and founder of TRST01. "It is a great honour to partner with the Rubber Board of India as this initiative can serve as a model for other industries and regions.For TRST01, the MoU will demonstrate how public-private partnerships can drive innovation in sustainability. The collaboration represents a shared vision for a sustainable future. It will significantly benefit Indian rubber producers, highlighting how TRST01 can help producers achieve global compliance standards in sustainability.About TRST01TRST01 provides cutting-edge technology solutions that ensure supply chain traceability, accurate ESG reporting, digital measurement of sustainability impacts, and the secure management of carbon credits. TRST01 stands out for its simplicity, adaptability, and focus on creating tangible impacts on sustainability, making it accessible and effective for many users, from smallholder farmers to multinational corporations. It is also at the forefront of the regenerative finance movement, creating financial tools that promote practices that restore rather than deplete the earth's resources.TRST01's approach fundamentally transforms how businesses view sustainability by creating a direct and tangible impact on People, Planet, and Profitability. Our innovations are not just about compliance; they make a sustainable ecosystem where every participant benefits. Visit trst01.com to learn more.About Rubber Board IndiaThe Rubber Board of India, headquartered in Kottayam, Kerala, is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Established in 1947, it plays a pivotal role in the development of the rubber industry in India. The Board's responsibilities encompass research, development, and extension activities related to natural rubber cultivation, production, and processing. It also regulates the marketing of rubber and ensures fair prices for both growers and consumers. Through its various initiatives, the Rubber Board strives to enhance the productivity and sustainability of the rubber industry in India, thereby contributing to the economic growth of the country.Media Contact:Sheree TanSenior AssociatePINPOINT PR Pte. Ltd.sheree@pinpointpr.sg | pinpointpr.sgSG: +65 8313 9472Hakim IshakAssociatePINPOINT PR Pte. Ltd.hakim@pinpointpr.global | pinpointpr.sgSG: +65 8949 3040 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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香港董事學會建議首次擔任董事前需接受專業培訓 ACN Newswire

香港董事學會建議首次擔任董事前需接受專業培訓

香港, 2024年8月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 香港董事學會就香港交易及結算所有限公司(「香港交易所」)建議要求首次擔任董事的人士接受專業培訓,並要求所有董事接受持續專業進修的舉措表示歡迎(1)。香港董事學會認為香港交易所可以在董事培訓方面再做多一點,以進一步維護企業管治標準和董事專業水平。香港董事學會主席陶榮博士表示:「香港董事學會對香港交易所這一次就《企業管治守則》及相關《上市規則》的定期檢討及更新深表認同。香港董事學會雖然並不是對香港交易所建議的每項內容都表示同意,但我們支持要求所有現有董事接受持續專業進修的觀點。」香港董事學會認為,董事會必須為其董事們制定合適的專業培訓政策方可實現持續專業進修的目的和績效。持續專業進修對於董事而言極之重要,大家亦要清楚它與首次培訓是分䦕的。對於從未接受專業董事培訓或任何經驗的人士,接受董事及企業管治的初步專業培訓極其關鍵。董事的首次專業培訓是董事上任前的先決條件,陶榮博士因此認為:「交易所應該鼓勵有關人士在任命前就應該為加入董事會做好準備,而不是在任命後才開始熟習董事職位的要求。」香港董事學會行政總裁徐尉玲博士補充:「我們相信當公司董事首次上任,都應具備能符合當今企業治理需求所需的技能、知識和素質的堅實基礎。香港董事學會一直倡導企業管治的專業培訓的重要性,我們想強調的是,為首次擔任董事人士提供適當的初步專業培訓是為整體企業管治專業進修奠定關鍵基礎。」香港董事學會認為,獲得香港董事學會文憑級別證書(或更高級別)便符合香港交易所目前為新任董事建議的初步專業培訓資格。香港董事學會亦為來自其他市場的合資格/有經驗的董事推薦過渡課程,以幫助他們熟悉香港市場。香港董事學會樂意與交易所合作,設計及提供此類課程,以及在香港設立董事專業培訓的資歷認證制度。關於獨立非執行董事時間投入和任期的建議,香港董事學會前任主席及學會企業管治政策委員會現任主席賴顯榮律師認為:「重點應放在董事和相關發行人是否對投入足夠時間的能力進行誠實的評估,而不是籠統地限制董事出任獨立非執董的數目。我們尤其不同意香港交易所建議只限制出任香港發行人獨立非執董職位的數目。另外,對於獨立非執行董事的職責,多長時間才算太長的問題,答案應該是『視情況而定』,因為獨立思維比任期長短更重要。」香港交易所亦希望沒有獨立董事會主席的發行人需指定一名首席獨立非執行董事。惟由於香港市場目前存在許多限制,以及出於現實情況的考量,香港董事學會相信應該有更有效的建議。賴顯榮律師稱:「如今市場情況並不傾向於讓獨立非執董佔多數。況且首席獨立非執董畢竟是由小眾人士所選。相反,我們應該授權並鼓勵所有獨立非執董共同履行職責,以實現設置首席獨立非執董所希望達成的目標。另外,所有獨立非執董均可安排與股東及持份者會面,年報內也可增設獨立非執董的報告。」賴顯榮律師續稱:「我們也許應該鼓勵更多的發行人設立獨立的董事會主席。獨立董事會主席與所有其他獨立非執行董事攜手合作無疑更有效率。」香港董事學會數年前已提倡增加獨立非執行董事的人數以全力履行其角色。當獨立非執行董事的佔比增大,他們參與董事會事務的積極性和時間投入將獲得大大提升。通過周詳的繼任計劃,也能使職位更替和更新變得更有意義。除上述內容外,香港董事學會對香港交易所提出的多項改革表示支持,包括要求董事會進行績效評估、建立及更新董事會技能列表、要求每年檢討發行人風險管理及內部監控系統的有效性、披露發行人的股息支付政策及董事會的派息決定,以及披露發行人經修改的核數師意見。(1)香港董事學會的回應全文: HKIoD Response to HKEX Consultation香港董事學會(簡稱“HKIoD”,又以下簡稱「學會」)香港董事學會為香港代表董事共同努力的首要組織,其宗旨是促進企業永續發展職能,為所有公司、其擁有者、持份者、人類以至地球創造持久價值;為達成使命,學會致力於企業管治(「企業管治」又稱「公司治理」)及董事專業行為上的倡導及釐定相關標準。學會於1997年由創會主席鄭慕智博士帶領下創始,多年來非常榮幸獲得香港特別行政區行政長官擔任學會贊助人。學會會員來自不同行業及公司類別,並包括執行董事、非執行董事、獨立非執行董事。學會以多元文化及國際視野進行會務,舉辦活動包括董事培訓課程、研討會與論壇、董事立場喉舌、指引設定、公眾教育、董事嘉獎系列、上市公司管治水平釐定等。作為「董事學會環球網絡」(Global Network of Director Institutes 簡稱“GNDI”)的成員組織,學會投入全球性聯手推動優秀企業管治及董事專業行為。學會亦獲委派代辦「氣候管治行動」(Climate Governance Initiative)之香港分部,該行動是與「世界經濟論壇」(World Economic Forum)合作的環球網絡,積極促進董事們處理氣候變化帶來的風險與機遇。詳情請瀏覽:http://www.hkiod.com | http://www.gndi.org | https://climate-governance.org/新聞垂詢: 縱橫公共關係顧問集團有限公司陳 練+852 2114 4396 / brenda.chan@sprg.com.hk香港董事學會王俊泳+852 2889 1414/ wing.wong@hkiod.com Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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