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LQR House Inc. Board of Directors Approves Purchase of Up to $1M Bitcoin as Treasury Reserve Asset and Retention of Up to $10M Crypto Payments on CWSpirits.com

MIAMI, FL, Nov 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - LQR House Inc. (the "Company" or "LQR House") (NASDAQ:LQR), a niche e-commerce platform specializing in the spirits and beverage industry, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the purchase of up to $1 million in Bitcoin as part of its treasury management strategy.In addition, the Company will now accept cryptocurrency payments on CWSpirits.com, giving customers the flexibility to purchase alcohol using digital currencies. As part of this initiative, LQR House has adopted a policy to retain up to $10 million of these crypto payments in Bitcoin, reflecting the Company's confidence in the long-term potential and value of digital assets."As Bitcoin continues to gain traction as an accepted asset class, we see a unique opportunity to strengthen our treasury with an innovative investment," said Sean Dollinger, CEO of LQR House. "In our opinion, Bitcoin's inherent scarcity and finite supply position it as a modern hedge against inflation and a safe haven in times of economic uncertainty. We believe Bitcoin aligns with our forward-thinking strategy and complements our mission to drive innovation across all aspects of our business."While Bitcoin will now be integrated into LQR House's diversified strategy, the Company remains firmly committed to its core operations. This includes executing its previously announced cost-cutting initiatives aimed at enhancing profitability and collaborating closely with its new board members to define and implement the most effective strategies for sustainable growth.LQR House will monitor its Bitcoin holdings closely, ensuring they align with market conditions and the Company's cash flow requirements.About LQR House Inc.LQR House intends to become a prominent force in the wine and spirits e-commerce sector, epitomized by its flagship alcohol marketplace, cwspirits.com. This platform seamlessly delivers a diverse range of emerging, premium, and luxury spirits, wines, and champagnes from esteemed retail partners like Country Wine & Spirits. Functioning as a technology-driven hub, LQR House utilizes software, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to elevate the consumer experience. CWSpirits.com stands out as the go-to destination for modern, convenience-oriented shoppers, providing a curated selection of alcohol products delivered to homes across the United States. Beyond its role in an e-commerce sector, LQR House is a marketing agency with a specialized focus on the alcohol industry. The Company measures campaign success by directly correlating it with sales on CWSpirits.com, demonstrating a return on investment. Backed by an influential network of over 550 figures in the alcohol space, LQR House strategically drives traffic to CWSpirits.com, enhancing brand visibility. LQR House intends to disrupt the traditional landscape of the alcohol industry, driven by its dedication to providing an unparalleled online purchasing experience and delivering tailored marketing solutions.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Shareholders can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "potential," "continue" or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations that arise after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions, and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and in other reports and documents that the Company files from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the headings "Risk Factors". Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and in other reports and documents that the Company files from time to time with the SEC. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites has not been incorporated by reference into this press release.Investor and Media Contact:info@lqrhouse.comContact InformationSean DollingerCEOinfo@lqrhouse.comSOURCE: LQR House Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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14th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference concludes today

- Over 80 experts and industry leaders in the maritime, air freight, logistics and supply chain sector shared insights on major issues facing the industry- The conference attracted some 2,200 participants from over 30 countries and regions- Strong participation and support from new and emerging markets, including ASEAN and Middle East, reinforced Hong Kong’s status as a ‘superconnector’ and ‘super value-adder’ between Mainland China and global marketsHONG KONG, Nov 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 14th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) concluded today. This year’s ALMAC featured over 80 experts and industry leaders from the maritime, air freight, logistics and supply chain sector speaking on major issues facing the industry at over 20 conference sessions. The conference attracted some 2,200 participants from over 30 countries and regions, providing a platform for industry players and shippers to explore global business opportunities and establish resilient and sustainable supply chains. This reinforces Hong Kong’s position as an international aviation hub and assists in its development into a high-quality green maritime fuel bunkering centre, thereby enhancing the international status and competitiveness of Hong Kong ports.Over 300 business-matching sessions were arranged, demonstrating Hong Kong’s status as a ‘superconnector’ and ‘super value-adder’ between Mainland China and global markets.Shaping resilient and sustainable supply chainsThemed “Shaping the Future of Supply Chains: Resilience and Sustainability”, multiple forums were hosted to address three major trends in the industry, namely supply chain transformation and new market opportunities, sustainability and green energy, and innovation and technology.In today's rapidly changing global landscape, the dynamics of supply chains are undergoing a substantial transformation. Effective supply chain management plays a pivotal role in combating uncertainty and future-proofing development of enterprises. In the session “Steering Business Growth: Building an Evolving Supply Chain”, Kalyan Chakravorty, Senior Director Global Productivity, Benchmarking & Analytics, MondelÄ“z International, shared his views on the challenges and the opportunities. "When we think about building resilience in a supply chain, we need to think about it as an ecosystem. No single person or single company runs the entire supply chain. It’s often difficult to replicate the entire ecosystem in a new place without challenges," he said.Jotaro Tamura, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, shared his thoughts on Hong Kong as an international shipping centre in the same session. " Hong Kong is connected to the maritime industry and the maritime industry is connected to Hong Kong, which makes Hong Kong significant in all aspects," he said.Potential new trade linesSupply chain disruption has exposed the vulnerabilities associated with concentrated distribution hubs. To build more resilient networks, businesses must explore alternative trade routes. In the session “Navigating New Trade Lines for Mitigating Disruptions”, Wilson Kwong, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals, shared his perspective on Hong Kong as an international aviation hub, the city’s connectivity to global markets and new trade lines. "I think the government has to develop new trade links such as how the Hong Kong SAR government is working very closely with the Belt and Road countries and regions. With the commencement of the three-runway system, the cargo capacity of the Hong Kong International Airport will be raised to 10 million tonnes per annum in the next decade. This is certainly a milestone for us. At HACTL, we have never stopped investing. Working with a government that facilitates business, a business-friendly Airport Authority, and a very engaging and cooperative community, leads me to be very positive about the future," he said.Logistics efficiency through technologyInnovation and digitalisation play a pivotal role in improving the efficiency of global value chains. Speakers in the Logtech Forum: Amplifying Digital Supply Chains through Innovation and Integration session explored strategies for seamlessly integrating technologies across supply chains. Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director, Division on Technology and Logistics, UN Trade & Development shared her views on the strategies for seamless integration of various technologies across supply chains to optimise overall performance. “Compared to the other industrial revolutions of our past, starting from the steam engine and so forth, in this digital revolution the difference is that it's an extremely fast-moving technology and the windows of opportunity are open for a very short period. If you don’t capture it, then you lose something. It's a concern with this new technology. It's a different technology than what you have experienced,” she said.Local logistics talentThe Hong Kong’s NextGen Logistician Award Presentation Ceremony took place on the second day of the conference. Instituted by the Transport and Logistics Bureau in the Action Plan on Modern Logistics Development, the award aims to recognise young professionals in the logistics industry who have made significant achievements and shown remarkable potential in innovative, high-end, smart and green logistics. Liu Chun-san, Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics, HKSAR Government, presented the awards. Wendy Huang Shu-yao received the Emerging Talent Award, Queenie Yip Tsz-tung received the Young Professional Award, and Billy Yeung Wai-piu, Keno Cheung Tai-yip and Tyrell Au Ka-wai received the Young Executive Award.Photo Download: https://bit.ly/3UWXTPMThe 14th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) concluded today, attracting some 2,200 participants from over 30 countries and regionsKalyan Chakravorty, Senior Director Global Productivity, Benchmarking & Analytics, MondelÄ“z InternationalJotaro Tamura, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Mitsui O.S.K. LinesWilson Kwong, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Air Cargo TerminalsShamika N. Sirimanne, Director, Division on Technology and Logistics, UN Trade & DevelopmentThe Hong Kong’s NextGen Logistician Award recognises young talent in the logistics industryOver 300 business-matching sessions were arranged, demonstrating Hong Kong’s status as the superconnector and super value-adder between Mainland China and global marketsALMAC: https://www.almac.hk/main/en/Media enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Agnes Yiu    Tel: (852) 3428 5690     Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hkEdmund Choi  Tel: (852) 3428 2360     Email: echoi@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department:Stanley So   Tel: (852) 2584 4049     Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgClayton Lauw Tel: (852) 2584 4472     Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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GMG Reaches Market Commercialisation Milestone on Energy Savings Coating THERMAL-XR(R)

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - November 19, 2024) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a business update on the commercialisation progress of THERMAL-XR® Powered by GMG Graphene.SINGAPORE GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL PRODUCT APPROVALThe Singapore Green Building Council has approved THERMAL-XR to be certified as a Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) under the category of Mechanical - ACMV - Coil Coating. It is the first thermal air conditioning coating to be approved as a SGBP - please see the attached link: https://web.sgbc.online/public/product/certificate/5/46/495/8867/2978.The SGBP Certification Scheme is one of the key standards and benchmarks for green building products in the building and construction industry. Products and materials certified as a SGBP are highly recognised under the Green Mark Certification Scheme, Singapore's national green building rating tool administered by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), which allows certified products to accrue points that count towards a project's Green Mark rating. The more highly rated a product is under the SGBP Certification Scheme (i.e., the more ticks it has achieved), the more points are awarded towards the Green Mark rating.The SGBP Certification Scheme is also widely accepted by regional green building rating tools for its coverage of products' sustainability performance. Examples include GreenRE, a rating tool set up by the Real Estate & Housing Developments' Association (REHDA) of Malaysia, and LOTUS, Vietnam Green Building Council's rating tool. The SGBP Certification Scheme complies with many of the requirements in ISO 14024 Environmental labels and declarations - Type I environmental labelling.Figure 1To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/230564_97152fedf493f854_001full.jpgThe benefits of SGBP Certification include:FOR PRODUCT SUPPLIERS:Analysis of your product's sustainability performance by experts and certification by a credible sourceOpportunity and insight into how to further develop your products to be more sustainableGreater awareness of your product for use in our current and future buildingsFOR DESIGNERS/ SPECIFIERS:An overview of products that are certified sustainableAn understanding of how a product stacks up against others in terms of their sustainability performanceEasier decision-making when choosing more sustainable productsFOR BUILDERS/ OWNERS:An overview of products that are certified sustainableData around the environmental properties of the products you useA unique selling point for your building projectsFOR TENANTS/ OCCUPANTS:An understanding of how sustainable the spaces you live and work in areHealth benefits of living/working in a greener buildingOnce a product is certified, SGBC will issue the product a certificate. Only certified products will be listed on the SGBP Certification Directory, which is maintained on the Singapore Green Building Council's website. This Interactive Directory is actively used by building industry professionals such as consultants, contractors, building developers and owners. Stakeholders can demand that products/ materials used for a building are SGBP certified. Certified products can gain credits under various green building rating tools.USA EPA PRE-MANUFACTURE NOTICE SUBMISSION MADEGMG and Nu Calgon have submitted a Pre-Manufacture Notice ("PMN") in conjunction with its USA Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") application to import and sell THERMAL-XR® in the USA. The PMN application is expected to be approved in less than 12 months. The PMN application covers the use of the coating in various application methods in various industrial applications.GMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "The SGBP Certification is highly welcomed and comes after many years of working with our coating and carrying out many demonstration projects in Singapore with our distribution and coating partners. We also welcome the progress on the EPA submission with our Nu Calgon distribution partner."GMG's Chairman and Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "THERMAL-XR® being recognised as a Singapore Green Building Product is a very good sign of all the hard work GMG has done there over the years. The USA HVAC after market for coatings is a substantial opportunity for GMG and so it is good to see the progress on the EPA submission as well."About THERMAL-XR® powered by GMG Graphene:THERMAL-XR® COATING SYSTEM is a unique method of improving the conductivity of corroded heat exchange surfaces and improving and maintaining the performance of new units at peak levels. The process coats and protects heat exchange surfaces while improving and rebuilding the lost corroded thermal conductivity and increasing the heat transfer rate by leveraging the physics of GMG Graphene, resulting in an efficiency improvement and a potential power reduction.THERMAL-XR RESTORE® is powered by GMG Graphene. PATENT PENDINGAbout GMG www.graphenemg.comGMG is a clean-technology company which seeks to offer energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene, including that manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process. GMG has developed a proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating), lubricants and fluids.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries").GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, the receipt, timing and nature of approval by the EPA of the PMN application and the opportunity represented by the USA HVAC after market for coatings. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, assumptions regarding that the EPA will approve the PMN application and on the timing anticipated, that the content of the EPA's approval will be as anticipated, and that the USA HVAC after market for coatings is a substantial opportunity for the Company. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: that the EPA will not approve the PMN application on the timing anticipated or at all, that the content of the EPA's approval will not be as anticipated, that the USA HVAC after market for coatings is not a substantial opportunity for the Company, risks relating to the extent and duration of the conflict in Eastern Europe and its impact on global markets, the volatility of global capital markets, political instability, the failure of the Company to obtain regulatory approvals, attract and retain skilled personnel, unexpected development and production challenges, unanticipated costs and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated October 3, 2024 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/230564 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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JBM Healthcare Announces FY2025 Interim Results

KEY HIGHLIGHTS- Revenue up by 22.1% to HK$399.0 million- Gross profit increased by 20.3% to HK$205.9 million- Consolidated profit attributable to equity shareholders grew by 53.4% to HK$95.9 million- Interim dividend of HK5.50 cents per share, up by 59.4% year-on-year- Flagship proprietary brands Ho Chai Kung and Po Chai Pills achieved robust growth through effective integrated sales and marketing strategies- Concentrated Chinese medicine granules (“CCMG”) business displayed solid growth momentum, contributing to operational performanceHONG KONG, Nov 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JBM (Healthcare) Limited ("JBM Healthcare" or the "Company"; Stock Code: 2161, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), a leading branded healthcare products marketer and distributor in Hong Kong, today announced the interim results of the Group for the six months ended 30 September 2024 ("FY2025 Interim" or the "Reporting Period").During the Reporting Period, the Group's branded healthcare business delivered exceptional performance. Revenue reached HK$399.0 million, representing a notable period-on-period growth of 22.1%. The Group's gross profit for the same period reached HK$205.9 million, representing an increase of 20.3%. In the first half of fiscal year 2025, the consolidated profit attributable to equity shareholders grew by 53.4% to HK$95.9 million.The Group's robust performance was propelled by the outstanding sales from flagship brands, with Ho Chai Kung leading in branded medicines and Po Chai Pills excelling in proprietary Chinese medicines. Additionally, the CCMG business of the Group sustained solid growth momentum. These results reflect the successful execution of integrated sales and marketing strategies across both offline and online channels, effectively capitalising on expanding demand for consumer healthcare products in Hong Kong, Macau, and Greater Bay Area.The Board has declared the payment of an interim dividend of HK5.50 cents per share, up by 59.4% year-on-year.Notable Growth Across SegmentsIn the branded medicines business, sales revenue grew by 23.9%, which was led by sustained momentum in Ho Chai Kung product sales. As a leading household name in over-the-counter pain relief and fever medications, Ho Chai Kung strengthened its market presence through targeted brand marketing and sales initiatives. The brand enhanced its appeal to young consumers by ramping up its social media efforts, particularly on platforms like Xiaohongshu and Douyin, aligning with digital trends and expanding its reach among Mainland Chinese youth.In the proprietary Chinese medicines segment, sales rose 17.9%, driven by the strong performance of Po Chai Pills and the sustained growth of the CCMG business. As part of its ongoing strategy to boost brand awareness, Po Chai Pills strategically aired its TV commercial featuring renowned singer Ivana Wong as a brand ambassador during peak sales periods to enhance consumer recall. Additionally, Po Chai Pills gained further visibility by title-sponsoring the popular TVB program "Midlife Sing & Shine! 3", reaching a broad television audience.In the health and wellness products segment, sales revenue increased by 38.9%, driven by the steady growth of Oncotype DX Breast Cancer Recurrence Score Test (“Oncotype DX”), along with expanded product offerings and enhanced marketing efforts targeting the mass wellness market. Oncotype DX has gained increasing recognition among healthcare professionals in Hong Kong and Macau, particularly in the public sector. To further support growth, the Group launched a patient care program with the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation, enabling public hospital patients to receive reimbursement for the test if it indicates the need for additional chemotherapy.Cross-Border E-Commerce and TCM Sector ExpansionThe Group has made positive strides in expanding its online presence, particularly on cross-border e-commerce platforms, while strategically positioning itself to capitalise on the growing traditional Chinese medicine ("TCM") sector in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. Flagship stores for Ho Chai Kung, Po Chai Pills, CCMG, and Jacobson Medical have been launched on the Tmall Global, strengthening brand presence and extending reach in Mainland China. These initiatives have significantly enhanced brand visibility and image among Mainland Chinese consumers.Mr. Patrick Wong, Chief Executive Officer of JBM Healthcare, commented, "Despite a challenging retail environment during the Reporting Period, the Group delivered strong performance driven by our robust portfolio, effective brand management, and enhanced commercial execution, with particular success in our flagship proprietary brands.""Looking ahead, we remain optimistic and confident in the Group's strategic positioning for sustained growth. Key market dynamics, including sedentary lifestyles, increasing health consciousness driven by improving living standards, and aging populations, are collectively fueling growth momentum in consumer healthcare demand. We are committed to operational excellence and growth strategies that focus on enriching our product portfolio, strengthening commercial capabilities, and broadening our sales platforms and geographic reach."About JBM (Healthcare) Limited (Stock Code: 2161)JBM Healthcare is a Hong Kong-based company that markets and distributes branded healthcare products across Greater China, Southeast Asia, and other select countries. The Group is a distinctive player in the sector with marketing expertise and heritage in pharmaceuticals that prioritises product efficacy and quality to meet consumers' healthcare needs. As a renowned healthcare brand operator in Hong Kong, the Group carries a wide-ranging portfolio of branded healthcare products comprising branded medicines, proprietary Chinese medicines, and health and wellness products, which include well-recognised household brands such as Po Chai Pills, Ho Chai Kung Tji Thung San, Contractubex, Mederma for Kids, Tong Tai Chung Woodlok Oil, Flying Eagle Woodlok Oil, Saplingtan, Shiling Oil and Konsodona Medicated Oil. JBM Healthcare has been a constituent stock of the MSCI Hong Kong Micro Cap Index since 27 May 2021. For more details about JBM Healthcare, please visit: www.jbmhealthcare.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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Fourth Paradigm’s Platform Business Grew by 50.2% in the First Three Quarters

HONG KONG, Nov 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Beijing Fourth Paradigm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Fourth Paradigm” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 6682.HK) announced its core business update for the period ended September 30, 2024. The Company achieved a revenue of RMB3.2 billion in the first three quarters of this year, marking a 26.1% year-on-year increase. The gross profit reached RMB1.4 billion, showing a 12.5% year-on-year growth.The company's core business, the Sage AI platform, has shown significant growth, generating a revenue of RMB2.2 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 50.2%. According to data from International Data Corporation (IDC), a reputable international research institution, Fourth Paradigm has consistently ranked first in the machine learning platform sector in China in terms of market share for six consecutive years.The Company continues to enhance key capabilities within the Sage AI platform, such as AI Agent and GPU resource pooling, and has successfully achieved end-to-end capabilities in computing power, platform infrastructure, model development, and application deployment. Through the "Sage Inside" model, Fourth Paradigm has efficiently developed over 40 artificial intelligence products, significantly expanding the boundaries of industrial ecosystems and empowering various industries with artificial intelligence applications.In the first three quarters, Fourth Paradigm has seen a continual improvement in customer service depth and user engagement. The Company has focused on industries such as transportation, energy and power, finance, and telecommunications, with a total of 224 corporate users, including 98 lighthouse users. On average, lighthouse users, namely Global Fortune 500 companies and publicly listed companies, contribute approximately RMB14.9 million in revenue.The core business grew by 50.2%, with the "Sage Inside" model and 40 AI products driving long-term growthThe Fourth Paradigm Sage AI platform serves as the nucleus of all operations of the Company. In the first three quarters, the industry-leading large model development and management platform, "Sage AI Platform 5.0", has achieved end-to-end capabilities in computing power, platform infrastructure, model development, and application deployment. The AI platform continues to optimize key capabilities such as AI Agents, GPU resource pooling, and unified model hosting. It also integrates generative AI with various ecosystem products and solutions to advance the deployment of generative AI.For instance, AI Agent has enhanced the precision of complex reasoning and execution, covering the entire lifecycle from large model Agent design, development, commissioning, deployment, operational analysis, to self-learning optimization, providing a stable and reliable support for Agent production applications. Additionally, the Company has further improved AI Coding products in terms of enterprise-side product functionality and application effectiveness, thus reducing development barriers, enhancing code development efficiency, and transforming enterprise software interaction methods to scale up AI application development.The Company continues to innovate AI business application models, scaling the construction of AI products applicable to various scenarios through the "Sage Inside" model. As of September 30, 2024, under this model, the Company has developed over 40 AI products, including solutions like intelligent mouse solution, intelligent meeting solution, vGPU, AI Data Foundry, large model toolchains, the integrated platform "Tianshu" for search, advertising and promotion, Model Hub for large model hosting, intelligent number query, AI digital human video generation platform, Smart Archive 2.0 for document digitization management, AI+5G video marketing, AI quality inspection systems, 3D scanning and modeling devices, and many more. These AI products have been widely applied in enterprises, expanding the industry coverage of the Sage AI platform and providing long-term growth impetus for the Company's future business development.AI Agent empowers multiple solutions, scaling the development of industry large models with demonstrative significanceDuring the period, Fourth Paradigm further expanded the coverage and penetration of its technology and products across multiple industries and scenarios. In terms of product feature iterations, the Company integrated AI Agent capabilities into AIGS Builder, AIGS CodeX, and various intelligent hardware solutions, enabling products to achieve more complex reasoning and execution capabilities. Moreover, the AI Agent based on reinforcement learning technology has formed a self-learning loop, where the more users engage with it, the stronger the model's reasoning and execution capabilities become.During the period, the Company collaborated with lighthouse users to jointly create a set of industry-leading large models with demonstrative significance, accelerating the widespread application of AI technology across various industries.In the field of transportation, the Company partnered with a globally leading port group to build a large model for port supply chain management, providing intelligent capabilities for the transformation of comprehensive port supply chain services and promoting sustainable applications of large models in the port and maritime industries and related businesses. For academic translation, the Company collaborated with Modern Press to establish the first professional publishing large model in China, elevating the translation quality of large models to academic publication standards. Compared to general-purpose large models in professional book translations, this large model showed an improvement of over 30% in BLEU (BLEU: a mainstream evaluation standard for machine translation, primarily assessing translation quality by comparing the similarity between machine-translated results and human reference translations), meeting the high-accuracy translation demands of academic verticals. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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健倍苗苗公布二零二五财年中期业绩 纯利飙升53.4%至95.9百万港元

业绩亮点- 收益增长22.1%至约4.0亿港元- 毛利上升20.3%至约2.1亿港元- 权益持有人应占综合溢利增长53.4％至95.9百万港元- 中期股息每股5.50港仙，同比增长59.4%- 凭借有效的整合及营销策略，旗舰品牌何济公及保济丸实现强劲增长- 浓缩中药颗粒剂业务展示稳健增长势头，为经营业绩带来贡献香港, 2024年11月19日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 健倍苗苗（保健）有限公司 （「健倍苗苗」或「公司」；股份代号：2161，连同其附属公司统称「集团」）为香港品牌保健品的领先营销商及分销商，集团今天公布截至二零二四年九月三十日止六个月（「二零二五财年中期」或 「报告期」）的中期业绩。报告期内，集团的品牌医疗保健业务表现出色。收益总额录得约4.0亿港元，较去年同期显著增长22.1%。集团的毛利为2.1亿港元，同比增长20.3％。于二零二五年财年上半年，权益持有人应占综合溢利增长53.4% 至95.9百万港元。集团优秀的表现主要受惠于集团旗舰品牌的强劲销售势能，尤其是品牌药分部的何济公和品牌中药分部的保济丸。此外，集团的浓缩中药颗粒业务持续增长也提供进一步支持。这样的亮眼表现反映集团的线下及线上渠道销售及营销策略行之有效，从而把握品牌消费保健产品于香港、澳门及大湾区市场的增长潜力。董事会宣派中期股息每股5.50港仙，同比增长59.4%。各分部均录得显著增长品牌药分部的销售收益增长23.9％，主要受惠于何济公产品持续的销售势头。作为止痛退烧药非处方类别中领先的家用品牌，何济公透过精准品牌营销及销售计划巩固其市场占有率。该品牌加强社交媒体运营，特别是在小红书及抖音等平台上，以提高其对年轻群体的吸引力，顺应数字化趋势，并扩大其在中国内地年轻消费者当中的影响力。品牌中药分部销售收益增长17.9％，主要受保济丸的强劲表现及浓缩中药颗粒业务的持续增长所带动。作为提升品牌知名度的持续策略其中一环，保济丸在销售高峰期间策略性地播出由知名歌手王菀之担任品牌大使的电视广告，以加深消费者的印象。此外，保济丸亦成为热门TVB节目《中年好声音3》的冠名赞助商，向广大电视观众进一步宣传品牌。健康保健品分部的销售收益增长38.9％。该增长主要受Oncotype DX安可待乳癌基因表现检测 ("Oncotype DX") 的稳步增长，加上集团扩大产品组合及加强针对大众健康市场的营销力度所带动。Oncotype DX在香港及澳门的医疗专业人士中已获得越来越高的认可度，特别是在公营界别。为进一步支持增长，集团与香港乳癌基金会合作推出一项患者护理计划，向检测结果显示需要接受进一步化疗的公立医院病人提供费用报销。扩展跨境电子商务及传统中药行业集团在拓展线上业务方面取得进展，尤其是跨境电子商务平台，同时策略性地进行部署，把握香港及大湾区持续增长的传统中药行业机遇。此外，集团就何济公、保济丸、浓缩中药颗粒产品及雅各臣药业在已于天猫国际开设旗舰店，以加强品牌知名度及扩大在中国内地的覆盖范围。此等措施显著提升集团于内地消费者群中的品牌知名度及形象。健倍苗苗行政总裁黄一伟先生表示：「尽管报告期内零售环境充满挑战，该集团仍然通过丰富的产品组合、有效的品牌管理及强大的商业执行实现斐然成绩，尤其是在我们的旗舰品牌方面取得了显著成功。展望未来，我们对集团的策略定位持乐观态度，并对持续增长充满信心。多个主要市场因素，包括久坐的生活方式、生活水平提升带来更高健康意识及人口老龄化，共同促进了消费者健康需求的增长动力。我们致力于卓越营运及增长策略，专注于丰富产品组合、加强商业能力以及扩大销售平台及地理覆盖范围。」有关健倍苗苗（保健）有限公司 （股份代号：2161）健倍苗苗是设于香港的品牌医疗保健品推广及分销公司，产品据点遍及大中华、东南亚及其他选定国家。集团拥有丰富的行销专业知识并具备深厚的制药背景，秉承产品功效和品质至上的优良传统，在行业内定位独特，致力于满足消费者的保健需要。作为本地领先的品牌医疗保健品运营商，集团拥有一广泛系列品牌医疗保健品，包括品牌药、品牌中药及健康保健品，其中包括「保济丸」、「何济公止痛退热散」、「德国秀碧除疤膏」、「美德玛宝儿除疤啫喱」、「唐太宗活络油」、「飞鹰活络油」、「十灵丹」、「十灵油」及「镇痛霸祛风活络油」等家喻户晓的传统品牌。而自2021年 5月27日，集团获纳入 MSCI 香港微型股指数成份股。有关集团详情，请浏览：www.jbmhealthcare.com.hk Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

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第四范式前三季度平台业务增长50.2% 超40款AI产品提供强增长动力

香港, 2024年11月19日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 北京第四范式智能技术股份有限公司（“第四范式”或“公司”，股份代号：6682.HK）发布2024年截至9月30日期间核心业务进展，今年前三季度营收人民币32.18亿元，同比增长26.1%；毛利人民币13.50亿元，同比增长12.5%。公司核心业务先知AI平台业务显著增长，收入人民币21.71亿元，同比增长50.2%。据国际权威研究机构国际数据公司（“IDC”）报告数据显示，第四范式连续六年稳居中国机器学习平台市场份额第一。公司持续优化先知AI平台中AI Agent、GPU资源池化等多项关键能力，已实现算力层、平台层、模型层、应用层等端到端的能力供给。并通过“先知 Inside 模式”，高效打造了40馀款人工智能产品矩阵，极大拓展产业生态及人工智能赋能千行万业的应用边界。前三季度第四范式客户服务深度和用户粘性不断提升，继续深耕交通运输、能源电力、金融、运营商等重点行业，期间企业总用户数224个，标杆用户群体平均营收贡献为人民币1,487万元（标杆用户：全球财富500强企业或上市公司）。核心业务增长50.2%，“先知Inside模式”40款AI产品为长期增长提供动力第四范式先知AI平台，是公司所有业务的内核。前三季度，第四范式行业大模型开发及管理平台“先知AI平台5.0”已实现算力层、平台层、模型层、应用层等端到端的能力供给。先知AI平台持续优化其AI Agent、GPU资源池化、模型统一纳管等多项关键能力，同时开展生成式AI与各类生态产品、解决方案的深度结合，推动生成式AI落地进程。例如，AI Agent 提升了复杂推理及执行的精准度，并覆盖大模型Agent设计、开发、调试、发布、运营分析、自学习优化的全流程，为Agent生产应用提供稳定可靠保障；此外，公司也进一步提升AI Coding类产品在企业侧产品功能及应用效果，降低开发门槛、提升代码开发效率，实现了改造企业软件交互方式、及规模化打造AI应用的目标。公司继续创新AI商业应用模式，通过“先知Inside模式”，规模化构建可应用不同场景的人工智能产品，截至2024年9月30日，在该模式下，公司已累计打造40馀款人工智能产品，囊括智慧滑鼠解决方案、智能会议解决方案、vGPU、AI Data Foundry、大模型工具链、搜广推一体化平台“天枢”、大模型纳管平台Model Hub、智慧问数、AI数位人视频合成平台、文档数字化管理平台Smart Archive 2.0、AI+5G视频营销、AI质检系统、三维扫描建模设备等多款人工智能产品，在企业中形成了规模化应用，拓宽先知AI平台的行业覆盖空间，为公司未来业务发展提供长期增长动力。AI Agent赋能多款解决方案，规模化打造标杆意义行业大模型本期间，第四范式进一步拓展技术、产品在多行业及场景的覆盖度及渗透率。在产品功能迭代方面，公司将AI Agent能力加入到AIGS Builder、AIGS CodeX、及多款智能硬体解决方案中，让产品获得解决更加复杂的推理和执行能力。且基于强化学习技术的AI Agent形成了自学习闭环，用户使用越多，模型推理能力越强，执行能力越准确。本期间，公司携手标杆用户联合打造了一批具有示范意义的行业大模型，并加速推动人工智能技术在千行百业的规模化应用。在交通运输领域，与全球领先的港口集团合作构建港口供应链大模型，为实现港口供应链综合服务转型提供智能化能力输出，推动大模型在港航领域及周边业态的可持续应用发展；在学术翻译领域，公司与现代出版机构合作共建国内首个出版专业大模型，使大模型的翻译水准达到学术出版级别，较通用大模型在专业书籍的 BLEU（BLEU：机器翻译的主流评估标准，主要通过对比机器翻译结果与人工参考翻译之间的相似度来评价翻译质量）提升 30% 以上，满足学术垂直领域的高准确度翻译需求。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

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德国将向乌克兰交付AI控制的无人机 “`

(SeaPRwire) -   德国国防部长鲍里斯·皮斯托里乌斯表示，“迷你金牛座”无人机不受GPS干扰的影响 德国国防部长鲍里斯·皮斯托里乌斯宣布，德国将向乌克兰交付4000架人工智能控制的“自杀式”无人机。这些无人机被称为“迷你金牛座”，是对柏林远程巡航导弹的隐喻，据报道，它们不受干扰和其他禁用措施的影响。 据《世界报》(Die Welt)援引皮斯托里乌斯在巴伐利亚州施罗本豪森的一次活动上的讲话称，这些武器可以“让敌人的电子无人机防御失效”，并且可以“绕过它”。他补充说，这些无人机可以飞到30或40公里外的“腹地，然后攻击指挥所、后勤枢纽和其他目标”，称它们是乌克兰军队的“一项重要额外资产”。 《图片报》(Bild)周一早些时候报道称，软件公司Helsing已于9月份与乌克兰国防部签署了HX-2 Karma无人机的交付合同，该项目将由德国联邦政府资助。 皮斯托里乌斯此前在6月份宣布将向乌克兰交付数千架战斗无人机，但当时没有提供更多细节。 HX-2 Karma无人机被昵称为“迷你金牛座”——这是对德国制造的空射金牛座巡航导弹的指称。《图片报》表示，它的射程是乌克兰军方使用的常规自杀式无人机的四倍以上。它还可以在无线电连接中断的情况下飞向目标，这意味着它的命中率比传统的、人工控制的无人机要高得多。 报道称，从12月开始，每月将交付数百架。 乌克兰曾多次要求德国提供金牛座空射远程巡航导弹。然而，尽管德国现已垮台的执政联盟的一些成员以及一些资深反对派人士反对，但总理奥拉夫·朔尔茨仍然拒绝提供。 朔尔茨为拒绝向乌克兰军队提供金牛座导弹的理由是，此举将使德国成为这场冲突的直接参与者。 周一，当被问及在报道称美国将允许乌克兰使用其导弹对俄罗斯境内进行远程袭击后，总理是否会解除禁令时，皮斯托里乌斯表示，这一决定“目前不会改变我们的评估”。他补充说，远程导弹不会成为乌克兰战场上的“改变游戏规则者”。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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GTDC Summit APJ Highlights IT Distributors’ Roles in Navigating Digital Transformation

SINGAPORE, Nov 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Top executives from the IT distribution and technology vendor sectors convened today at the inaugural GTDC APJ-Summit 2024 to discuss the current position and future outlook of these critical communities. The Summit underscored the essential role distributors play in scaling emerging technology sales and adoption and developing new opportunities through digital marketplaces and alliances with hyperscalers.Frank Vitagliano emphasizes the rising value of distribution as he opens the inaugural GTDC Summit APJ.The vast scale and economic and cultural diversity of the APJ region necessitates local expertise. As vendors adopt varied approaches to managing channels, they are increasingly relying on distributors to support emerging markets while focusing internal resources on more mature communities. This strategy provides greater reach, especially in areas where direct coverage would be inefficient, and represents a broader shift towards optimizing orchestration through partnerships."Distributors are ideally positioned to bridge complex regional and in-country dynamics, with local representatives who understand cultural and language nuances to best support the objectives of their vendors and partners. Focusing on enablement programs and relationship-building allows distributors to create strategic value that ensures the successful adoption of advanced technologies across diverse APAC markets," said Frank Vitagliano, CEO, GTDC.IT spending across Southeast Asia and India is accelerating, driven by SMBs embracing digital transformation through cloud software, cybersecurity, and logistics investments. This digital shift generates increased demand for cloud infrastructure, managed services, and robust security solutions. Simultaneously, according to IDC, AI adoption is further fueling the region's technological momentum, with spending in this area expected to reach $78 billion by 2027, with a 25% annual growth rate. Distributors empower those advances while transforming the customer experience and operational efficiencies across these key sectors.Vendors also rely on distributors to meet the rising demand for AI, sales, and technical support as the region struggles with talent shortages, especially in these key areas.Distributors are meeting these demands while unlocking new opportunities using advanced data analytics. Channelnomics CEO Larry Walsh emphasized these organizations' capabilities for identifying "white space" and expanding partner networks. "While data provides direction, its true value lies in transforming insights into actionable strategies for partners. Distributors are pivotal in redefining go-to-market models, guiding partners through business-enhancing engagements and maximizing channel potential."Other Memorable Highlights from Summit APJThe summit focused on the changing dynamics of IT distribution, emphasizing the increasing importance of Southeast Asia and India in the global tech sector. Key sessions included:John Marrett from the EIU spoke to the rapidly expanding marketplace and described the ways technical innovation is changing businesses and communities. From shifts in monetary and fiscal policies to currency fluctuations and international financial institutions' activities, he highlighted the impact of these movements on the APJ's IT community.Avneesh Saxena of IDC showed how innovation affects global IT relationships and creates new opportunities for the channel. He emphasized the key industry trends, barriers, and investments and explored the evolving dynamics between partners, vendors, and distributors.Larry Walsh of Channelnomics examined the often-overlooked pieces of the vendor-distributor relationship and hit on other key findings of their recently released study with GTDC. Focused on the Asia-Pacific region, the new report shows vendors how to maximize the value of their distribution relationships.Vitagliano also moderated a panel discussion with senior distribution executives, including William Ong,VST ECS;V.S. Hariharan, Redington Limited; Luis Lourenco, Ingram Micro; Jaideep Malhotra, TD SYNNEX; and Patrick Aronson, Westcon-Comstor. Panelists highlighted how regional distributors are innovating and creating programs that facilitate the adoption of new technologies, optimize go-to-market strategies and enhance other business activities.The council's next global event GTDC Summit North America, February 19th -20th, 2025, at the Mission Pacific & Seabird Resort in Oceanside, CA. More details will be available soon.About the GTDC The Global Technology Distribution Council is the industry consortium representing the world's leading tech distributors. GTDC members drive an estimated $160 billion in annual worldwide sales of products, services and solutions through diverse business channels. GTDC conferences support the development and expansion of strategic supply-chain partnerships that continually address the fast-changing marketplace needs of vendors, end customers and distributors. GTDC members include AB S.A (WSE: ABPL), Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW), CMS Distribution, Computer Gross Italia (MI: SES), D&H Distributing, ELKO, Esprinet (PRT.MI), Exclusive Networks (EPA: EXN), Exertis, Infinigate, Ingram Micro (NYSE: INGM), Intcomex, Logicom (CSE: LOG), Mindware, Redington Limited (BSE/NSE: Redington), Siewert & Kau, SiS Technologies (HKSE:0529), Tarsus, TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX), TIM AG, VSTECS Holdings and Westcon-Comstor.GTDC MEDIA CONTACT: Anita LussenburgTel +31621585878Mail: alussenburg@gtdc.euSOURCE: Global Technology Distribution Council Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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可持续内生增长 晶科电子处价值洼地

香港, 2024年11月19日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 伴随四季度港股IPO市场景气度回升，年度 「超购王」晶科电子（2551.HK）的凭借惊艳表现，成为市场瞩目的焦点。高达5,678倍的公开发售认购倍数，不仅打破了科技类企业港股IPO的历史记录，也让公司成为港股IPO史上仅次于毛记葵涌的唯二超过5,000倍的新股。目前晶科电子股价位于4元区间，仍处价值洼地，看涨未来长期估值。根据公司招股书，未来三年，公司也拟根据业务运营及现金流量状况采用不低于派息年度净利30%的派息率，该派息政策可见公司对于自身盈利能力和可持续发展的信心，进一步奠定了投资者长期持有公司标的的信心。同时，公司能够获得资本市场青睐，与晶科电子领先的行业地位、稳健的基本面及远阔的发展前景密不可分。作为LED智能视觉行业头部企业，公司深入布局高成长性确定性强的优质赛道，技术能力位于全球创新先进行列，在汽车智能视觉、高端照明及新型显示三大高增长的LED细分市场，显现出加速兑现的态势。当前国家以旧换新家电、汽车等政策性补贴加码，全国相关消费热度维持高水平。市场对新型显示的需求显著增加，晶科电子产能全满，业绩额有足够市场支撑。据市场消息，10月晶科电子在汽车智能视觉领域的销售额或将创下新纪录。「LED+」技术赋能，高筑竞争壁垒受益于LED技术进步及LED产品广泛应用，LED智能视觉行业已逐步向「LED+」技术的转变。「LED+」技术将LED技术与电子控制、软件、传感器及光学等相结合，为行业发展设定了新轨迹。根据广东省照明学会的资料，「LED+」技术已成为行业规范，被行业广泛采用，并受机构及实体广泛引用。利用在LED芯片和封装技术方面的前期积累及成就，晶科电子开发出广泛的技术。公司的技术包括涵盖倒装LED技术及先进光电半导体封装技术的基础技术，及针对特定应用领域而开发的特定产品技术。基于独具优势的专有技术，公司持续加强自主研发，形成了一套全面的知识产权保护体系。截至最后实际可行日期，公司在多个国家拥有376项专利，研发成果丰硕。基础技术方面，晶科电子是早期从事倒装LED技术开发的领先公司之一，其基于倒装芯片结构的LED产品，具有热传导能力强、耐用性高、可靠性好及光效高的优势，在行业内始终表现出卓越的性能、高生产良率及高质量。同时，公司掌握多种先进光电半导体封装技术的核心技术，其中包括先进白光封装光转换技术、先进LED集成封装技术及高端LED器件封装技术。针对特定产品的技术方面，于过去几年，晶科电子以先进的基础技术为依托，专注于LED应用关键技术的开发，涵盖汽车智能视觉、高端照明及新型显示。由此，公司成功开发了针对智能车灯、车规级LED器件和模组、高端LED照明及新型显示的多种针对特定产品的技术。后续，晶科电子将专注「LED+」创新，实现技术突破。一方面，持续构建「LED+」核心技术体系，加速前沿技术研发，保持技术先进性。另一方面，将预判市场需求显现节奏，战略性布局传感器、激光雷达、控制器技术，加大对前沿技术和产品的持续研发投入，强化竞争优势。一流客户群助力业务扩张，汽车智能视觉或创新高由于车规级器件、模组以及汽车视觉产品及系统的技术开发要求严苛、设备投资巨大且体系认证门槛较高，汽车智能视觉市场具有较高进入门槛。已经在行业站稳脚跟的晶科电子，凭借卓越的研发实力及稳定的产品质量，形成了稳定客户群。近日，晶科电子获三星电子面向全球合作伙伴颁发的"最佳外驻社"称号及荣获海信授予的"品质改进奖"等。这些奖项充分肯定了晶科电子在2024年度支持客户业务发展中的突出表现和卓越贡献，不仅彰显了晶科电子专业高效的客户服务支持能力，更体现了晶科电子为客户持续创造显著价值的实力。业界的良好声誉和知名度加持下，晶科电子稳步扩大业务规模，与客户构建了长期合作关系。公司的客户及终端用户包括昕诺飞（曾用名飞利浦照明）、三星、松下、丰田合成等国际一线照明公司，以及海信、TCL、创维、长虹、LG及三星等知名电视品牌。此外，公司已与二十余家国内汽车主机厂、汽车品牌及一级供应商建立合作关系，包括吉利汽车、领克、极氪、精灵、路特斯、广汽、长安汽车、理想汽车等行业领导者。随着客户群的不断扩张，近年来，晶科电子业绩节节攀升，实现量与质的双重提升。自2021年至2023年，公司收入从人民币13.88亿元增至18.58亿元，复合年增长率为15.7%；毛利润从人民币2.28亿元增至3.39亿元，复合年增长率为21.9%。2024年前五个月，公司收入、毛利润及经调整净利润分别同比增长35.0%、47.9%及465.3%，优秀盈利能力支撑业绩高成长。消费者节能环保意识的提高，以及利好政策和法规的实施，推动LED智能视觉成为全球各国战略性新兴产业之一。根据灼识咨询预计，全球LED智能视觉行业的市场规模到2028年将增长至2,872亿美元，2023年至2028年的复合年增长率为8.4%。中国拥有全球最大的LED智能视觉产业，预计于2028年，该市场收入将达到人民币6,792亿元，2023年至2028年的复合年增长率为9.1%。高价值、高增长的LED智能视觉行业，孕育着无限的潜力和机遇。汽车智能视觉、高端照明及新型显示正是行业中尚未饱和且最具潜力的市场，堪称最具贝塔效应的黄金赛道。基本面与贝塔的共振，将最大化地释放阿尔法效应，为晶科电子带来高确定性的内生增长，短期股价波动无法影响其市场预期。晶科电子将以穿越周期之力，践行长期主义的精髓。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

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云顶新耀宣布耐赋康(R)在韩国获批 商业化进程再创里程碑

香港, 2024年11月19日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 云顶新耀（HKEX 1952.HK）宣布，韩国食品药品安全部（MFDS）已正式完全批准耐耐赋康(R)（布地奈德肠溶胶囊）的新药上市许可申请，用于治疗罹患原发性免疫球蛋白A肾病变（IgAN）的成人患者（尿蛋白≥1.0g/日或尿蛋白与肌酐比 (UPCR) ≥0.8g/g）。这一批准标志着耐赋康(R)进一步扩大了其在亚洲的市场覆盖范围，并为亚洲IgAN患者提供了创新的对因治疗方案。对此，云顶新耀首席执行官罗永庆表示，非常高兴看到耐赋康(R)在韩国获得完全批准。他指出，"作为全球首个且唯一获得美国食品药品监督管理局（FDA）完全批准的IgA肾病对因治疗药物，耐赋康(R)将为韩国的IgA肾病患者提供全新的对因治疗选择。我们将继续努力推动耐赋康(R)在亚洲地区的可及性和可负担性，满足更多IgA肾病患者对此创新疗法的迫切需求。"作为全球首个获得完全批准的IgA肾病对因治疗药物，耐赋康(R)的临床价值已在国际医学界得到广泛认可。此次韩国获批基于全球III期临床试验NefIgArd研究数据。研究结果显示，与安慰剂相比，耐赋康(R)在多项临床指标上表现出显著优势，包括持久降低蛋白尿下降，减少镜下血尿风险，并在估算肾小球滤过率（eGFR）上显示出临床相关且有统计学意义的治疗获益（p<0.0001）。数据表明，耐赋康(R)能将肾功能衰退风险降低50%，并预计可将疾病进展至透析或肾移植的时间延缓12.8年。研究显示，IgA肾病在亚洲人群中高发，且疾病进展速度更快，亚洲人群进展为终末期肾病的风险相较于其他人群高56%。此次耐赋康(R)在韩国获批，不仅为亚洲IgA肾病患者带来了全新的对因治疗方案，也进一步验证了其在亚洲市场的商业化潜力。此外，耐赋康(R)在韩国获批再次彰显了云顶新耀在全球范围内的商业化能力。今年5月，耐赋康(R)已在中国大陆开出首张处方，并先后在中国澳门、中国香港、新加坡与中国台湾获批。据云顶新耀半年报披露，耐赋康(R)上市后仅一个半月，销售额即达1.673亿元，展现出强劲的市场表现。此次韩国成功获批，不仅进一步体现了市场对耐赋康(R)临床价值和商业潜力的高度认可，也为公司开拓了新的市场空间，带来了重要的收入增长点。值得一提的是，作为填补IgA肾病对因治疗空白的创新药物，耐赋康(R)今年首次参加了国家医保谈判。若顺利进入国家医保目录，将大幅提升其市场覆盖率和患者可负担性，从而加速药品在中国市场的销售放量。业内人士普遍认为，耐赋康(R)有潜力成为中国市场的重磅药物，不仅为云顶新耀的商业化布局注入强劲动力，也进一步增强其在国内外市场的竞争力。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

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“哈马斯作为一个理念无法被武力摧毁”：以色列杀害该组织领导人取得了什么？ “`

(SeaPRwire) -   辛瓦尔被清除一个月后，该地区仍然不稳定，未来看起来黯淡 自从哈马斯在加沙的领导人耶海亚·辛瓦尔在拉法与以色列国防军发生冲突后丧生已经过去一个月了。 尽管这起杀戮是意外的，但却在巴勒斯坦人和他们的支持者中引发了冲击波。以色列将辛瓦尔的清除视为一项重大成就。官员们表示，辛瓦尔离开后，加沙地区和整个地区将变得更加安全。 但是，法塔赫改革派民主派系的新闻发言人迪米特里·迪利亚尼表示，辛瓦尔的清除并没有促进该地区的稳定。 “事实是，清除辛瓦尔只会为更大的动荡埋下伏笔，”他说道。 “这可能会促使该组织采取更加激进的立场。这将加剧本已动荡不安的氛围，进一步加剧地区紧张局势，并可能为西岸巴勒斯坦各派系加强抵抗的时代铺平道路，”迪利亚尼补充道。 迪利亚尼有充分的理由做出这样的假设。甚至在辛瓦尔被清除之前，西岸就已经成为哈马斯、巴勒斯坦伊斯兰圣战组织以及其他在该地区建立据点并与以色列安全部队对抗的组织的肥沃土壤。 该地区还出现了多名单独行动的袭击者，他们在西岸和以色列境内实施或企图实施恐怖袭击。 根据以色列国内情报机构Shin Bet的报告，9月份在西岸和耶路撒冷发生了8起重大袭击事件，而另外72起袭击事件则被该国的安全机构挫败。尽管10月和11月的情报报告尚未公布，但激进组织及其同情者很可能会继续挑战以色列，对平民和军人发动零星袭击。 南部战线的稳定也无从谈起。自2023年10月27日以色列地面入侵加沙以来，其安全部队已经杀害了约373人，只要以色列军队仍然留在该地区，士兵继续以尸体袋的形式回家的大概率是存在的。 然而，稳定和安全远不是以色列在清除辛瓦尔后未能实现的两个目标。另一个目标是该组织的彻底解除武装和消灭。 “这实际上取决于以色列对哈马斯清除的含义，”居住在南非的巴勒斯坦政治分析家瓦利德·塞亚姆说。 “如果他们的意思是削弱该组织的力量，并削弱其军事能力，使其无法再次发射火箭，那么答案是肯定的。如果他们的意思是彻底消灭哈马斯，那么答案是否定的，”他辩称。 塞亚姆说，造成这种情况的原因是哈马斯在巴勒斯坦社会的社会活动根深蒂固。 自从哈马斯于20世纪80年代出现在加沙以来，它一直与援助和帮助联系在一起。他们是分发食物和提供医疗援助的人；他们是筹集资金帮助穷人的人；他们是教育大众的人。对许多巴勒斯坦人来说，这种看法并没有改变。加沙的一些地区仍然严重依赖这个伊斯兰团体。根据最近的一份报告，尽管对该组织的整体支持有所下降，但在巴勒斯坦社会的一些圈子里，对其军事分支卡萨姆旅的支持仍然很强大。 “哈马斯最初是一个慈善组织，通过它，他们获得了如何在非中心化的情况下运作的经验。他们对伊斯兰社会主义的宽容使他们在加沙人民中脱颖而出并积累了信誉，”塞亚姆解释说。 “卡萨姆旅也使用了同样的分散式蓝图。这种结构使他们能够根据地面的战斗需要随时随地进行组合、重组、组建和改革。这就是为什么我们不断听到哈马斯作为一个理念无法被武力摧毁的原因，”他补充道。 哈马斯已经宣布，它打算在3月份选举新的领导人，向以色列和所有怀疑论者发出信号，表明尽管试图损害该组织的活动，但演出将会继续。 潜在的继任者包括总部位于卡塔尔的辛瓦尔的副手哈利勒·阿尔·哈亚、1996年至2017年领导该组织政治局的哈立德·麦沙尔以及耶海亚·辛瓦尔的兄弟穆罕默德。 出于安全原因，当选人的姓名可能会保密，但两位专家都确信，无论谁担任最高职位，都可能会坚持强硬路线。 “新领导人很可能成为与耶海亚·辛瓦尔遗产高度一致的人物，”迪利亚尼说。 “更重要的是，加沙的巨大破坏和平民苦难只会激励哈马斯的下一任领导人采取更强硬的立场，这既是对报复这些损失的责任感，也是对抵抗的承诺。在这种情况下，温和派几乎没有生存空间，而采取更强硬的哈马斯立场以反映以色列政府的立场似乎几乎不可避免，”他补充道。 在一年多的战斗中，以色列的行动夺去了至少43799人的生命，其中许多是老人、妇女和儿童。数千人受伤或下落不明。这场战争还摧毁了加沙的大部分地区。它损坏了重要的基础设施和关键设施，使该地区无法居住。 塞亚姆同意迪利亚尼的这一评估，并表示，加沙的严峻局势加上所有熟悉的“鹰派和鸽派”的清除，将会产生一个真空，伊朗很容易填补这个真空。 这可能会给以色列带来许多问题。多年来，德黑兰一直在向巴勒斯坦武装团体提供外交、财政和军事支持，如果新的哈马斯领导人采取更强硬的立场，那么伊斯兰共和国参与加沙的可能性只会越来越大。如果真是这样，这可能成为以色列不放下武器的借口。 “辛瓦尔的存活为以色列在加沙的军事行动提供了理由。现在他死了，以色列还会拥有这种可信度吗？” 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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NTT and Olympus Demonstrate IOWN APN Low-latency Capability can be Used for Real-time Diagnosis and Treatment on Remote Server to Realize World’s First Cloud Endoscopy System

News Highlights:By configuring the cloud endoscopy system with the latest IOWN APN1 (All Photonics Network; “APN”) technology, issues with latency were resolved, confirming that real-time diagnosis and treatment for patients through a remote server 150km away is feasible.Based on this result, NTT and Olympus will collaborate in studying the technical challenges towards the full-scale implementation of the cloud endoscopy system.TOKYO, Nov 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT Corporation (TSE: 9432; "NTT") and Olympus Corporation (TSE: 7733; "Olympus") today announced that, following the start of their joint experiment in March of the world’s first cloud endoscope system which processes endoscopic videos on the cloud, they jointly established a cloud endoscopy system utilizing the IOWN APN technology, and have demonstrated that the APN technology can solve network issues in realizing the cloud endoscopy system. Moving forward, the two companies will collaborate for the full-scale implementation of the cloud endoscopy system and enable performance and functional improvements of endoscopy systems through the cloud, contributing to society through improving access to advanced medical care.Parts of the results of this joint experiment will be exhibited at the NTT R&D FORUM 2024 - IOWN INTEGRAL2 event in Tokyo from November 25 to 29, 2024.Figure 1: Overview of Cloud Endoscopy SystemBackgroundAn endoscope is a medical device in which a flexible tube is inserted into the natural openings of the body to perform an examination and obtain tissue samples. Instances where endoscopes can be utilized are increasing year by year due to the equipment’s low level of invasiveness and high level of safety, and the technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated.However, current endoscopes handle all its functions within the endoscope device, making performance limitations and maintainability an issue. In addition, it is expected that more cases in the future will require flexible feature improvements and updates based on new user needs, such as real-time remote diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, there is discussion on cloud computing endoscopes, in which some functions with a high processing load, such as image processing, can be done on the cloud.To achieve image processing of endoscopes on the cloud, a network that connects the endoscope device and the cloud is vital. A lag in the network can lead to delay in the images in response to the endoscope operation, causing discomfort to the endoscopy operator. To prevent this, high-quality images captured by the endoscopy must be sent stably and with low-latency to an image processing system in the cloud, which has been a challenge.Overview of demonstration experimentThis demonstration experiment combined the advanced technology of Olympus’ endoscopes with NTT's high-speed, low-latency APN technology aimed at realizing real-time endoscope video processing in the cloud (Figure 1).(1) Configuration of the cloud endoscopy systemIn this joint demonstration experiment, we connected a video processing server (“server”), distanced 150km away from the device that inputs endoscopy images (“edge device”), to the APN and configured it as the cloud endoscopy system (Figure 2).The video captured by the endoscope was sent to the edge device via an endoscope processor, and then was transferred without any compressing to the server via the APN. The server then processed the video utilizing AI and other technology, and sent the processed video back to the edge device. Finally, the monitor which is connected to the edge device displayed the processed video for the endoscope operator to view.Figure 2: Configuration of the Cloud Endoscopy System and APN Experiment(2) Roles of each companyThe roles of each company for the demonstration experiment were divided as following.NTT:Provided the APN experiment environment and evaluated the APN connectivity and network quality.Olympus:Provided the endoscope device and evaluated the performance of the cloud endoscopy system and the processing capability of the software.Results of the joint demonstration experimentThe experiment used both a local configuration with a distance of 5m (assumed to be processed within the endoscope device) and an APN configuration with a distance of 150km which each processed the endoscopy video. The capture cards recorded the videos displayed on the endoscopy operator’s monitor, measured the network’s data latency, and compared the two videos (Figures 3 and 4).Due to the nature of endoscopy procedures, where operators perform examinations and surgeries while checking the video displayed on the monitor in real-time, the video captured by the scope needs to be processed and displayed without delay. If the video data (4K/60fps) is delayed even by a few frames, it will cause discomfort to the operator.This experiment was conducted with the goal of achieving a data transfer latency within 1 frame (under 16 milliseconds), considering the distance of approximately 150km. In result, the latency was 1.1 milliseconds, demonstrating that it was possible to transfer data at 1/10 of the target latency (Figure 5).Furthermore, regarding the difference between the videos processed locally and via the APN, a visual review by the operator confirmed that there was little difference in latency and fluctuation, demonstrating that latency in the APN would not be an issue in video processing.Through confirming that video processing between an edge device and a server separated by 150km is possible, this demonstrates the possibility of combining the video processing of hospitals in large areas, such as the entire metropolitan area, to a remote server, which is a valuable insight for the implementation of a cloud endoscopy system in the future.Figure 3: Connection Configuration of the Demonstration ExperimentFigure 4: Comparison of Processed Videos from APN Configuration and Local ConfigurationFigure 5: Result of Long-Distance (approx. 150km) Demonstration Experiment Using the APNIn light of these results, we were able to demonstrate that the APN can resolve network challenges related to a high-capacity network for transmitting high-quality images, which is necessary to realize the cloud computing of endoscopes, and a low-latency network for displaying inspection images without delay.OutlookMoving forward, the two companies will continue to study technical issues for social implementation of cloud endoscopy, such as advanced security measures for medical data in network transmission and real-time remote diagnosis and treatment by sharing image information among multiple hospitals.Through this initiative, NTT will establish a reference model for medical device networks that solves the various technical issues involved in the cloud computing of medical devices, and Olympus will contribute to the establishment of optimal networks and reference models for cloud endoscopy systems and other such systems.Terminology1. IOWN APN (All Photonics Network)The IOWN is comprised of three components: the "All Photonics Network (APN)," which makes it possible not only for networks but also for device processing; the "Digital Twin Computing," which enables advanced and real-time interaction between objects and humans in cyberspace; and the "Cognitive Foundation," which efficiently deploys various ICT resources.By introducing new optical technologies from the network to devices and chips, APN achieves ultra-low power consumption and ultra-high-speed processing, which has been difficult to achieve. By assigning wavelengths to each function on a single optical fiber, we can provide multiple functions that support our social infrastructure, including information and communication functions such as the Internet and sensing functions, without interfering with each other.2. NTT R&D FORUM 2024 - IOWN INTEGRAL official website: https://www.rd.ntt/e/forum/2024/About NTTNTT contributes to a sustainable society through the power of innovation. We are a leading global technology company providing services to consumers and business as a mobile operator, infrastructure, networks, applications, and consulting provider. Our offerings include digital business consulting, managed application services, workplace and cloud solutions, data center and edge computing, all supported by our deep global industry expertise. We are over $97B in revenue and 330,000 employees, with $3.6B in annual R&D investments. Our operations span across 80+ countries and regions, allowing us to serve clients in over 190 of them. We serve over 75% of Fortune Global 100 companies, thousands of other enterprise and government clients and millions of consumers.About OlympusAt Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world. For more information, visit https://www.olympus-global.com/ and follow our global X account: @Olympus_Corp.Media contactsNTT IOWN Integrated Innovation CenterPublic Relationshttps://tools.group.ntt/en/rd/contact/index.php?param01=R¶m02=101Olympus CorporationPublic RelationsGlobal-Public_Relations@olympus.com Olympus Corp [TYO: 7733][ADR: OLYMY][FRA: OLYS] https://www.olympus-global.com   Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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新加坡, 2024年11月19日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 今天，IT 分销和科技供应商领域的顶级高管齐聚首届 GTDC 亚太峰会 2024，探讨这些关键领域的当前状况和未来前景。此次峰会强调了分销商在扩展新兴技术销售和采用方面的重要作用，以及通过数字市场和与超大规模服务商的联盟创造新机遇的必要性。Frank Vitagliano 在首届 GTDC 亚太峰会开幕式上强调了分销价值的日益提升。亚太区的广阔规模和经济、文化多样性需要本地专业知识。随着供应商采用不同的方法来管理渠道，他们越来越依赖分销商来支持新兴市场，同时将内部资源集中在更成熟的市场。这一策略拓宽了分销的覆盖面，特别是在直接覆盖效率较低的地区，并代表着通过合作伙伴关系优化资源协调的更广泛趋势。“分销商处于理想的位置，可以弥合复杂的区域和国家间的动态，利用本地代表的文化和语言敏锐度来最好地支持供应商和合作伙伴的目标。专注于赋能计划和关系建设，分销商能够创造战略价值，确保先进技术在亚太地区的成功应用，”GTDC 首席执行官 Frank Vitagliano 表示。东南亚和印度的 IT 支出正在加速增长，中小企业通过云软件、网络安全和物流投资来推动数字化转型。这种数字化转型带来了对云基础设施、托管服务和强大安全解决方案的更高需求。同时，根据 IDC 的数据，人工智能的采用进一步推动了该地区的技术势头，预计到 2027 年该领域的支出将达到 780 亿美元，年增长率为 25%。分销商在推动这些技术进步的同时，改进了客户体验，并提高了这些关键领域的运营效率。在该地区人才短缺尤其严重的关键领域，如 AI、销售和技术支持方面，供应商还依赖分销商来满足日益增长的需求。分销商在满足这些需求的同时，通过先进的数据分析技术解锁了新的机会。Channelnomics 的首席执行官 Larry Walsh 强调了这些组织在识别“空白市场”和扩展合作伙伴网络方面的能力。他指出：“虽然数据提供了方向，但其真正的价值在于将洞察转化为合作伙伴的可执行策略。分销商在重新定义市场进入模式方面发挥了关键作用，引导合作伙伴进行能够增强业务的互动，并最大化渠道潜力。亚太峰会的其他精彩亮点 峰会重点探讨了 IT 分销的动态变化，强调了东南亚和印度在全球科技行业中的日益重要性。主要议程包括：EIU 的 John Marrett 发表了关于快速扩展的市场的演讲，描述了技术创新如何改变企业和社区。他深入分析了货币和财政政策的变化、汇率波动及国际金融机构的活动对亚太区 IT 社群的影响。IDC 的 Avneesh Saxena 展示了创新如何影响全球 IT 关系并为渠道创造新的机遇。他强调了关键行业趋势、障碍及投资情况，并探讨了合作伙伴、供应商和分销商之间不断发展的动态关系。Channelnomics 的 Larry Walsh 分析了供应商与分销商关系中常被忽视的要素，并分享了他们与 GTDC 合作发布的新研究的关键发现。该报告聚焦亚太地区，向供应商展示了如何最大化分销关系的价值。Vitagliano 主持了一个高级分销高管小组讨论，参与者包括 VST ECS 的 William Ong、Redington Limited 的 V.S. Hariharan、Ingram Micro 的 Luis Lourenco、TD SYNNEX 的 Jaideep Malhotra 和 Westcon-Comstor 的 Patrick Aronson。小组成员重点介绍了区域分销商如何创新，创建推动新技术应用的项目，优化市场进入策略并增强其他业务活动。下一场 GTDC 全球活动是 GTDC 北美峰会，将于 2025 年 2 月 19 日至 20 日在加利福尼亚州奥申赛德的 Mission Pacific & Seabird Resort 举行。更多详细信息将很快公布。关于 GTDC全球技术分销委员会 (GTDC) 是一个行业联盟，代表了全球领先的科技分销商。GTDC 成员通过多样化的业务渠道推动全球产品、服务和解决方案的年销售额约 1600 亿美元。GTDC 会议支持战略供应链合作伙伴关系的发展和扩展，不断满足供应商、终端客户和分销商在快速变化的市场中的需求。GTDC 成员包括 AB S.A (华沙证券交易所: ABPL)、Arrow Electronics (纽约证券交易所: ARW)、CMS Distribution、Computer Gross Italia (米兰证券交易所: SES)、D&H Distributing、ELKO、Esprinet (米兰证券交易所: PRT.MI)、Exclusive Networks (巴黎证券交易所: EXN)、Exertis、Infinigate、Ingram Micro (纽约证券交易所: INGM)、Intcomex、Logicom (塞浦路斯证券交易所: LOG)、Mindware、Redington Limited (孟买/国家证券交易所: Redington)、Siewert & Kau、SiS Technologies (香港证券交易所: 0529)、Tarsus、TD SYNNEX (纽约证券交易所: SNX)、TIM AG、VSTECS Holdings 和 Westcon-Comstor。GTDC 媒体联系方式:Anita LussenburgTel +31621585878Mail: alussenburg@gtdc.eu资料来源: Global Technology Distribution Council Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

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(SeaPRwire) -   美国据报道已允许基辅对俄罗斯境内纵深目标发动袭击，此声明紧随其后。 法国外交部长让-诺埃尔·巴罗表示，在美方据报道改变其在这一问题上的政策后，法国仍在考虑允许乌克兰使用法国提供的导弹攻击俄罗斯境内目标。 多家西方媒体周日报道称，即将离任的美国总统乔·拜登政府已经改变了其长期以来禁止基辅使用ATACMS导弹袭击俄罗斯境内目标的政策。据报道，乌克兰预计将在俄罗斯库尔斯克地区及其周边地区部署美国提供的弹药，自8月初以来，基辅的部队一直在该地区进行入侵。 在报道美国这一决定后，巴黎报纸《费加罗报》声称，“法国和英国已经授权乌克兰使用其SCALP/Storm Shadow导弹对俄罗斯境内纵深目标发动袭击。”然而，这篇文章后来进行了更新，删除了任何提及法国和英国也允许基辅对俄罗斯境内纵深目标发动袭击的内容。 周一，当被要求澄清法国政府的立场时，巴罗表示，总统埃马纽埃尔·马克龙曾在5月份公开表示，巴黎正在考虑允许使用其导弹袭击俄罗斯境内目标。 “我们公开表示，如果这将允许打击俄罗斯目前正在侵略乌克兰领土的目标，这是一个我们将考虑的选项。所以，从另一方面来说，没有什么新鲜事，”部长如法新社所引述的那样说道。 “没有什么新鲜事，”这位外交官在布鲁塞尔欧盟外交部长会议之前与记者交谈时补充道。 SCALP是一种由法国和英国联合研发的远程空射巡航导弹。其英国版本被称为“Storm Shadow”。自2022年2月与莫斯科的冲突升级以来，巴黎和伦敦已向基辅提供了数量不明的武器。 周一，克里姆林宫发言人德米特里·佩斯科夫表示，据报道美国允许对俄罗斯境内纵深目标发动袭击，“代表着紧张局势升级的质变螺旋，以及美国参与这场冲突的质变新局面。” 俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔·普京此前警告说，莫斯科将把任何使用外国提供的武器对俄罗斯国际公认领土的袭击视为北约直接介入冲突，因为基辅缺乏自行发射此类复杂系统的专业知识。俄罗斯领导人警告说，在这种情况下，莫斯科可以选择采取不对称的回应，即向对西方怀有敌意的团体或国家提供先进武器。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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HEROWORKS Accelerates Digital Transformation in Hospitality with AI Revenue Management Solution

Seoul, Korea – November 19, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – HEROWORKS, a leading hospitality tech company in Korea, unveils a new AI revenue management service tailored for global hotels. – AI Chatbot: An AI-based automated response system exclusively for hotels – CRM (Customer Relationship Management): Up & cross-selling and customer-tailored product recommendation system The new service includes an AI Chatbot system that automatically responds to customer inquiries and a CRM system that offers customized product recommendations based on customer data. Through the chatbot, continuous engagement and management with customers are maintained, while AI marketing functions such as up-selling and cross-selling personalized products strengthen the digital transformation of hotel operations. Up-selling refers to suggesting higher-value alternative products to customers, while cross-selling involves encouraging customers to purchase related products together. Both strategies are effective marketing methods for enhancing customer satisfaction and increasing revenue. HEROWORKS’ ‘AI Chatbot’ service is an AI-based system that automatically responds 24/7 to customer inquiries regarding hotel information searches, room reservations, and questions arising during room use. This service collects and stores information through various channels such as booking engines and websites and learns data related to the hotel’s rooms, products, prices, and services to generate responses to customer inquiries automatically. Additionally, it allows hotels to monitor customer inquiries in real-time, supporting efficient management of customer queries. The ‘CRM’ service is a system that automatically proposes personalized products to customers based on hotel and customer data. By integrating customer information such as the time remaining until their hotel visit, reserved rooms, products, and planned stay dates with the current status of available rooms and products, it can suggest additional purchases of products with a high probability of purchase by the customer. For example, for families traveling with children, it might recommend package deals that include children’s programs or breakfast. HEROWORKS’ ‘AI Chatbot’ enhances existing chatbot services by adding AI capabilities to automatically respond to a wide range of inquiries beyond predefined questions. Its multilingual support feature enables all customers to communicate in their native languages, effectively eliminating language barriers. Furthermore, HEROWORKS’ new services improve the service operation methods that were previously only available through hotel front desks on the day of check-in, allowing services to be accessible regardless of time and location. Typically, hotels propose up-selling options such as room upgrades or additional breakfast based on the room status on the day of check-in. However, customers often decline good proposals due to budget constraints. In response, HEROWORKS offers customized products in advance during the lead time period, allowing customers to adjust their travel budgets or schedules, thereby resolving the temporal and spatial limitations of hotel operations. CEO Lee Chang-ju of HEROWORKS stated, “Following our price management and review management services, with the launch of our new AI Chatbot and CRM services, we aim to complete a comprehensive revenue management service that manages the entire customer journey from booking to review writing.” He added, “We are currently in discussions with numerous promising tourism companies and plan to refine our digital transformation solutions optimized for the global market to meet the needs of local hotel enterprises.” Meanwhile, HEROWORKS provides AI revenue management solutions to accommodation facilities and supplies customized data to companies, research institutes, schools, and local governments that require tourism and lodging data. The company actively engages in professional data analysis and processing, supplying data to platforms such as Korea’s cultural big data platform and the Korea Tourism Data Lab of the Korea Tourism Organization. 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第六届BDO环境、社会及管治大奖提名踊跃

香港, 2024年11月19日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球第五大会计及谘询网络BDO自2018年起举办BDO环境、社会及管治大奖，鼓励企业将可持续发展纳入业务模式，藉以承担社会责任，是可持续发展的倡导者。大奖成立至今踏入第六年，提名反应成历年之冠，接获超过110家公司参选。BDO将一如既往推动企业在环境、社会及管治（ESG）方面的发展，藉大奖表彰在ESG各个领域表现卓越的香港上市公司，并鼓励更多企业一同为更环保、更能应对气候变化的未来而努力。BDO ESG大奖一直广受上市公司的支持，今届提名反应一如以往热烈，得奖名单将于2024年12月11日举行的BDO环境、社会及管治大奖颁奖典礼宣布，组别包括"ESG最佳表现大奖"、"最佳ESG报告大奖"、"ESG年度大奖"、"主题大奖"及"ESG突出表现大奖 - H股公司"奖项。今年的主题大奖继续聚焦表扬于"碳中和"方面体现最佳实践的上市公司，强调企业于减缓气候变化及塑造零碳、更环保、更能应对气候变化的未来所发挥的关键作用。凡致力推动实现"净零"碳排放并于以下范畴表现出色的公司，均合资格竞逐"主题大奖"：I.年度最大的碳排放减幅（绝对与强度）；II.本年度推出的减排措施能够长远显著有效减少商业活动的碳排放；及III.订立的长期愿景及实际行动能够达到实现"碳中和"立信德豪董事兼风险谘询服务总监郑文汉表示："我们非常高兴，本年度BDO环境、社会及管治大奖继往开来，今年更破纪录收到过百间上市公司提名，反应热烈，反映越来越多企业关注可持续发展，并实实在在将ESG原则和气候变化融入其业务策略。虽然企业越来越重视ESG及气候变化问题，但BDO作为可持续发展的倡导者，期望借此年度大奖，持续对外宣扬有关议题的重要性, 一方面表扬在ESG方面有杰出表现并兑现ESG承诺的企业，另一方面，推动更多企业为成就零碳未来而作出更多努力。"2024年4月19日，香港交易所公布有关气候信息披露规定的谘询总结，并刊发《香港交易所环境、社会及管治框架下气候信息披露的实施指引》。参照《国际财务报告准则S2号 - 气候相关披露》（"IFRS S2"），香港交易所《环境、社会及管治报告守则》("《ESG守则》") 将自2025年1月1日起，分阶段引入针对发行人的强制气候相关披露要求, 进一步提升香港金融行业对气候相关披露的质素、一致性和可比性。通过与国际标准保持一致及提供减轻负担的选项，鼓励发行人在不增加不必要负担的情况下披露相关信息。郑文汉补充："气候变化、全球暖化等是全球人类共同面对的严峻问题。要成功应对此等环境问题，除了有赖政府推出的各项举措，如《香港气候⾏动蓝图 2050》、香港联合交易所有限公司持续更新上市公司气候风险报告规定，更需要整个社会及企业共同支持及落实减少碳排放量，推动香港绿色可持续发展。BDO深信，守护和确保全人类共享可持续未来的使命需要各界企业由心出发，了解其在业务上推行长期净零碳排放的责任和重要。企业制定清晰而有效的碳中和蓝图，可逐步实现其减碳承诺, 为持份者及下一代创造持续的长远价值，提升香港的绿色金融认可度并巩固香港作为投资者至可信赖及领先金融枢纽的地位。"[1] 《主板上市規則》/《GEM上市規則》，原名為《環境、社會及管治報告指引》。编辑垂注有关香港立信德豪会计师事务所有限公司 (BDO Limited)香港立信德豪会计师事务所有限公司是BDO会计师事务所国际网络的香港成员所。BDO国际网络遍布全球166个国家及地区，透过逾1,770多个办事处及超过115,600多名专业人员，在世界各地提供财务谘询服务。立信德豪自1981年在香港成立，致力透过全面的专业服务协助企业成长。专业服务包括审计服务、风险谘询服务、专项谘询服务及税务服务。有关详情，可参阅网站www.bdo.com.hk。查询联络卢瑞燕立信德豪市场部高级经理及部门主管香港刘玉娟立信德豪市场部高级经理香港纵横财经公关顾问有限公司李惠儿李希彤电话 +852 2218 3042手提 +852 9613 5175salalo@bdo.com.hk电话 +852 2218 2325手提 +852 9285 4151heidilau@bdo.com.hk电话 +852 2864 4834sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk电话 +852 2864 4813sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

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CleverTap Recognized as a Strong Performer in Cross-Channel Marketing Hubs, Q4 2024 Report

SAN FRANCISCO, CA & MUMBAI, Nov 18, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform has been recognized as a ‘Strong Performer’ in The Forrester Wave™: Cross-Channel Marketing Hubs, Q4 2024. The report evaluated 14 top global vendors across 28 criteria, including experience optimization, identity resolution and privacy, customer analytics, and mobile.CleverTap received its highest scores in three key evaluation criteria – Experience optimization, mobile, and pricing flexibility and transparency. Moreover, CleverTap is also among the only three vendors, out of the top 14 global providers evaluated, to receive ‘above average’ customer feedback, which, we believe is a testament to the positive feedback from CleverTap customers, signifying trust and loyalty with the brand.Anand Jain, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, CleverTap said, “At CleverTap, our focus has always been on empowering brands to deliver personalized experiences that resonate deeply with their audiences. And we believe that being recognized as a Strong Performer in the Forrester Wave™ CCMH Hubs 2024 report not only validates our commitment but also strengthens our resolve to continue setting new standards in customer engagement and growth."The Forrester Wave™ Cross Channel Marketing Hubs, Q4 2024 report states that “CleverTap offers an all-in-one platform for midsize enterprises; larger enterprises should consider its verticalized solutions to complement their Cross-Channel Marketing Hub (CCMH) ecosystem.” Customers trust CleverTap; one noted how it understands their tech needs to integrate across marketing, CRM, and operations. The company’s vision for inconspicuous engagement, based on customer consent and anticipation – resonates well, as does its view that MarTech should be a living cartography or ecosystem rather than a fixed stack. Additionally, IntelliNODE stands out as an embedded AI copilot that creates a network of experiments and automatically determines winning engagement paths, balancing individual and broader segment optimization.For more insights, you can access your complimentary copy of the report here:https://clevertap.com/forrester-wave-cross-channel-marketing-hubs-q4-2024-report/ About CleverTapCleverTap is the leading all-in-one customer engagement platform that helps brands unlock limitless customer lifetime value. CleverTap is trusted by over 2000 brands like Decathlon, Domino’s, Levis, Jio, Emirates NBD, Puma, Croma (A Tata Enterprise), Swiggy, SonyLIV, Axis Bank, AirAsia, TD Bank, Ooredoo, and Tesco to help build personalized experiences for all their customers. The platform is powered by TesseractDB™ – the world’s first purpose-built database for customer engagement, offering speed and cost efficiency at scale.Backed by top-tier investors such as Accel, Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, CDPQ and 360 One, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, with presence across Seattle, London, São Paulo, Bogota, Mexico, Amsterdam, Sofia, Dubai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore, Vietnam, and Jakarta. For more information, visit clevertap.com or follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clevertap/ X: https://twitter.com/CleverTap Forward-Looking StatementsSome of the statements in this press release may represent CleverTap's belief in connection with future events and may be forward-looking statements, or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. CleverTap cautions that such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties that could result in the actual outcome being absolutely different from the results anticipated by the statements mentioned in the press release.Factors such as the development of general economic conditions affecting our business, future market conditions, our ability to maintain cost advantages, uncertainty with respect to earnings, corporate actions, client concentration, reduced demand, liability or damages in our service contracts, unusual catastrophic loss events, war, political instability, changes in government policies or laws, legal restrictions impacting our business, impact of pandemic, epidemic, any natural calamity and other factors that are naturally beyond our control, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different, from those anticipated by such statements. CleverTap does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or updated or revised status of such statements. Therefore, in no case whatsoever will CleverTap and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction.For more information:SONY SHETTYDirector, Communications, CleverTap+91 9820900036sony@clevertap.com ASHMIT CHAUDHARYAssociate Consultant, Archetype+91 8850752121ashmit.chaudhary@archetype.co Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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拜登想在乌克兰问题上“逼角”特朗普——评论员

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