China Medical System (867.HK) is Included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025

SHENZHEN, CHINA, Feb 14, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – In February 11th 2025, with a Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score of 61, surpassing 93% of global peers, China Medical System Holdings Limited (“CMS” or the “Group”) has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 (the “Yearbook 2025”). This marks the Group’s first inclusion in the global edition of S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (the “Yearbook”), following the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) inclusion for consecutive two years. Since its launch in 2008, the Yearbook’s professionalism and authority have been highly recognized by global ESG investors and other stakeholders. The Yearbook aims to identify outstanding companies in sustainable development from each industry. 7,690 companies across 62 industries were assessed, while only 780 stood out and were included in the Yearbook 2025. The inclusion in the Yearbook 2025 represents a high recognition of sustainable development practices of CMS. CMS has been actively responding to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for years, by integrating ESG governance into its corporate strategy and formulating an ESG strategy covering various dimensions in operation. The Group continues to invest in innovation to enhance the accessibility of advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, and actively take its social responsibilities to create greater value at the business, industry, and societal levels. The Group’s sustainability performance has also been recognized by several authoritative ESG rating institutions. The Group’s MSCI ESG rating has been maintained at “AA”; the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) sustainability rating is in the top 10% of the industry; and the Sino-Securities Index ESG rating is “AA”. In the future, with its ESG vision of “becoming a world-leading sustainable pharmaceutical enterprise”, CMS will strengthen its practices in corporate governance, social contributions, and environmental protection, working together with all stakeholders to promote sustainable development and contribute to the realization of a more habitable planet. About CMS CMS is a platform company linking pharmaceutical innovation and commercialization with strong product lifecycle management capability, dedicated to providing competitive products and services to meet unmet medical needs. CMS focuses on the global first-in-class (FIC) and best-in-class (BIC) innovative products, and efficiently promotes the clinical research, development and commercialization of innovative products, enabling the continuous transformation of scientific research into clinical practices to benefit patients. CMS deeply engages in several specialty therapeutic fields, and has developed proven commercialization capabilities, extensive networks and expert resources, resulting in leading academic and market positions for its major marketed products. CMS continues to promote the in-depth development of its advantageous specialty fields and expand business boundaries. While strengthening the competitiveness of the cardio-cerebrovascular/gastroenterology business, CMS independently operates its dermatology and medical aesthetics business, and ophthalmology business, aiming to gain leading positions in specialty therapeutic fields, whilst enhancing the scale and efficiency. At the same time, CMS has expanded its business territory to the Southeast Asian market, striving to become a “bridgehead” for global pharmaceutical companies to enter the Southeast Asian market, further escorting the sustainable and healthy development of the Group. CMS Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Statements This press release is not intended to promote any products to you and is not for advertising purposes. This press release does not recommend any drugs, medical devices and/or indications. If you want to know more about the diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases, please follow the opinions or guidance of your doctor or other medical and health professionals. Any treatment-related decisions made by healthcare professionals should be based on the patient’s specific circumstances and in accordance with the drug package insert. This press release which has been prepared by CMS does not constitute any offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities, and shall not form the basis for or be relied on in connection with any contract or binding commitment whatsoever. This press release has been prepared by CMS based on information and data which it considers reliable, but CMS makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, whatsoever, and no reliance shall be placed on, the truth, accuracy, completeness, fairness and reasonableness of the contents of this press release. Certain matters discussed in this press release may contain statements regarding the Group’s market opportunity and business prospects that are individually and collectively forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Any forward-looking statements and projections made by third parties included in this press release are not adopted by the Group and the Company is not responsible for such third-party statements and projections. Media ContactBrand: China Medical System Holdings Ltd.Contact: CMS Investor RelationsEmail: ir@cms.net.cnWebsite: https://web.cms.net.cn/en/home/ Source: China Medical System Holdings Ltd.

Toyota Develops New Fuel Cell System

Toyota City, Japan, Feb 14, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it has developed a new fuel cell (FC) system, its third-generation fuel cell system (3rd Gen FC System), as part of its continued efforts toward the realization of a hydrogen society.The all-new 3rd Gen FC System is designed to meet the particular needs of the commercial sector with the same durability as conventional diesel-powered engines. Additionally, the new system features significant improvements in performance, including fuel efficiency and a significant reduction in costs compared to the prior version. In addition to passenger vehicles, the 3rd Gen FC System will be expanded for use in heavy-duty commercial vehicles, and is planned for introduction in markets mainly in Japan, Europe, North America, and China after 2026 at the earliest.The 3rd Gen FC System will be unveiled for the first time on Wednesday, February 19 at the H2 & FC EXPO (International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo) in Tokyo, Japan.Toyota views hydrogen as an important fuel in pursuit of carbon neutrality and is actively collaborating with partners across various industries. Toyota has been promoting various initiatives in the areas of "Create, Transport, Store, and Use" hydrogen in relation to its R&D activities. To further accelerate the use cases and adoption of FC technology to achieve a hydrogen society, the continuous evolution of FC technology is necessary, and this 3rd Gen FC system represents a significant step-change.Overview of 3rd Gen FC SystemIn 2014, Toyota launched the MIRAI fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV),and has since sold approximately 28,000 units across more than 30 countries and territories. Additionally, since 2019, Toyota began supplying FC systems for use in other applications, such as buses, railroads, and stationary power generators, supplying more than 2,700 units to more than 100 customers globally.In Japan, Toyota works with many partners, particularly in Tokyo and Fukushima prefectures, to implement these systems in the commercial sector and help create a hydrogen society. The new 3rd Gen FC System was developed based on customer feedback and insights from proof-of-concepts and demonstration tests over the past several years.The main features of the 3rd Gen FC System follow:1. Main Features- Improvement in durability, up to 2x (two times) that of the prior generation, achieving durability comparable to diesel engines and maintenance-free design.- Improvement in fuel efficiency of 1.2x that of the prior generation, allowing for a 20% more cruising range.- Significant cost reduction through innovations in cell design and manufacturing processes.2. Expansion of line-upThe 3rd Gen FC System can be installed in a variety of commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and general-purpose applications, such as stationary generators, rail, and ships. For passenger vehicles, the improved fuel efficiency provides greater cruising range for further peace of mind. For heavy-duty commercial vehicles, the new FC system offers a level of durability comparable to diesel engines and high power. In addition, by designing the system to be more compact, it can be more easily integrated into various commercial vehicles.Toyota will continue efforts toward the realization of a hydrogen society in collaboration with local governments and other companies, associations, and organizations.Overview of H2 & FC EXPODateFebruary 19-21, 2025VenueTokyo Big Sight (Koto-ku, Tokyo)Main exhibits3rd Gen FC system (World Premiere), water electrolysis stack, portable hydrogen cartridges, etc.EventsPresentation planned at the Toyota booth on Wednesday, February 19, 14:00-14:20"Toyota's Efforts towards realizing a hydrogen society" (tentative)By Mitsumasa Yamagata, President, Hydrogen FactoryAbout Toyota Toyota strives to be a strong corporate citizen, engaging with and earning the trust of its stakeholders, and to contribute to the creation of a prosperous society through all its business operations.Our corporate principles form the basis of our initiatives, reflect values that enable action, and drive our mindset.For the latest Toyota-related news and information:https://tinyurl.com/ToyotaPressReleasenewsroom@global.toyota Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Development of Prediction Model for Brain Amyloid-Beta Accumulation for Early Screening of Alzheimer’s Disease

TOKYO, Feb 14, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Oita University and Eisai Co., Ltd. (Eisai) announced today the development of a machine learning model to predict amyloid beta(1)(Aβ) accumulation in the brain, combining background data such as age, gender, smoking history and medical history, as well as general blood test and MMSE(2) items. This model is expected to enable primary care physicians to predict the accumulation of brain Aβ, which is an important pathological factor of Alzheimer's disease(3) (AD), during routine medical examinations and to facilitate simple early screening for AD.The details of this model were published in the online edition of the peer-reviewed medical journal Alzheimer's Research & Therapy on January 21, 2025.Currently, although brain Aβ accumulation can be detected by positron emission tomography(4) (amyloid PET) and cerebrospinal fluid testing(5) (CSF testing), the high cost and invasiveness of these tests are recognized as issues. Therefore, in recent years,numerous studies have been conducted on various AD- related blood biomarkers as a more convenient screening method. However, there is almost no research evaluating the predictive performance of models for brain Aβ accumulation using routineclinical data. This study is the first to develop a machine learning model for prediction of amyloid PET positivity using 34 clinical data items consisting of background data (such as age, gender, smoking history, and medical history), general blood test data (such as kidney function, liver function, and thyroid function), and MMSE items, which are routinely collected in dementia care. The evaluation metric of the prediction model, the Area Under the Curve (AUC), was 0.70 for the model combining background data and general blood test data, and 0.73 for the model combining background data, general blood test data, and MMSE data, indicating a certain level of predictive accuracy.Anti-Aβ antibody has been shown to potentially provide greater benefit when treatment is initiated at an earlier stage of AD1 ,making early detection of Aβ accumulation in the brain crucial. This machine learning model can predict brain Aβ accumulation using clinical data that can be collected during routine medical care, and so is expected to be widely used by primary care physicians for early screening of AD.By utilizing the model to determine the necessity of amyloid PET and CSF tests, it is anticipated to lead to early diagnosis andtreatment initiation for AD, as well as a reduction in the economic and physical burden on patients.(1) Amyloid beta: A protein viewed as a cause of Alzheimer's disease, which accumulates in the brain for about 20 years prior to the onset of the disease and forms senile plaques(2) MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination): A method for evaluating cognitive function. It consists of evaluation items such as orientation, memory, attention/calculation, delayed recall, naming, repetition, comprehension, reading, writing, and figure copying, and is evaluated between 30 to 0 points (normal to severe).(3) Alzheimer's disease: the most common cause of dementia, and its pathological characteristics include senile plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and neuronal cell death(4) Amyloid PET: a brain imaging test visualizing Aβ accumulation in the brain(5) Cerebrospinal fluid testing: A test analyzing cerebrospinal fluid for Aβ42, phosphorylated tau, and total tau as biomarkers of Alzheimer's diseaseBackground and Outline of ResearchAs Japan has become a super-aging society with the rise in the number of dementia patients over the age of 65, the developmentof new therapeutic agents for AD, the most common cause of dementia, is an urgent issue. In AD, accumulation of Aβ in the brain is apathological event that precedes onset. It has been shown that anti-Aβ antibody could offer greater benefit if treatment is initiated atearlier stages of AD1, highlighting the importance of earlier detection of Aβ accumulation in the brain. While imaging such as amyloid PET useful for AD diagnosis and fluid biomarkers are used for detection, these methods have challenges related to invasiveness and cost.Therefore, many machine learning-based brain Aβ prediction models have been developed as simpler screening tools, but oftenthese models incorporate markers not measured in routine clinical practice, such as imaging data and ApoE genotype. This study is the first to attempt the development of a machine learning model to predict amyloid PET positivity using only background dataand general blood test results routinely collected in dementia care.Results and Significance of ResearchThis research utilized outpatient data from Oita University Hospital collected between September 2012 and November 2017, anddata from a prospective cohort study (USUKI STUDY) on the elderly without dementia aged 65 and older living in Usuki City, Oita Prefecture, conducted between October 2015 and November 2017. The prediction model was created using three machine learningtechniques: Support Vector Machine, Elastic Net, and L2 regularization logistic regression, combining 12 items on participants'backgrounds (age, gender, smoking history, medical history - hypertension, dyslipidemia, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, thyroid disease), 11 general blood test items (kidney function, liver function, thyroid function, etc.), and 11 MMSE item scores of 262 individuals (136 men, 126 women, median age 73.8 years) with mild cognitive impairment or normal cognitive function, and evaluating the model’s performance.For the prediction performance using L2 regularization logistic regression, both the model combining participant backgrounds and MMSE items and the model combining participant backgrounds and general blood tests showed an AUC of 0.70, indicating similarperformance. Furthermore, the model that combined all of these elements (participant backgrounds, general blood tests, and MMSEitems) showed an improved performance with an AUC of 0.73. Analyzing the key factors contributing to the prediction of Aβ accumulation identified delayed recall and place orientation among MMSE items, age, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and mean corpuscular volume as important factors.Academic Paper:Title:  Machine learning models for dementia screening to classify brain amyloid positivity on positron emission tomography using blood markers and demographic characteristics: a retrospective observational studyAuthors: Noriyuki Kimura (Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University), Kotaro Sasaki (Eisai Co., Ltd), TeruakiMasuda (Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University), Takuaki Ataka (Department of Neurology, Faculty ofMedicine, Oita University), Mariko Matsumoto (Eisai Co., Ltd.), Mika Kitamura (Eisai Co., Ltd.), Yosuke Nakamura (Eisai Co., Ltd.), Etsuro Matsubara (Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University)Publisher: Alzheimer's Research & TherapyPlease direct any interview requests or inquiries to the contact information provided below For further information or any inquiries regarding this study Noriyuki Kimura, Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University TEL: +81-(0)97-586-5814, FAX: +81-(0)97-586-6502Email:naika3@oita-u.ac.jpMedia Inquiries:Oita UniversityPublic Relations Section, General Affairs Division, Department of General AffairsTEL: +81-(0)97-554-7376Eisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations Department TEL: +81-(0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Graid Technology Announces SupremeRAID SE Support for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000 Series, Expanding High-Performance RAID for Workstations

SANTA CLARA, CA, Feb 14, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graid Technology, the leader in GPU-based RAID solutions, today announced that SupremeRAID™ SE now supports the entire NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5000 series, delivering unparalleled RAID performance to high-end workstation users. With support for the GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, 5070, and 5060, professionals can leverage NVIDIA's most powerful GPUs to maximize NVMe SSD performance with exceptional efficiency and resilience.Graid Technology Announces SupremeRAID™ SE Support for the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5000 SeriesSupremeRAID™ SE is Graid Technology's bring-your-own-GPU RAID solution, designed for workstation users who demand high-speed data access, reliability, and flexibility. With support for the GeForce RTX 5000 series, users can take advantage of NVIDIA's cutting-edge Blackwell architecture and ultra-fast GDDR7 memory to eliminate RAID bottlenecks and unlock the full potential of NVMe SSD storage."With SupremeRAID™ SE, we're continuing to redefine what's possible for workstation RAID," said Leander Yu, President and CEO at Graid Technology. "By expanding support to the entire NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000 series, we're giving professionals even greater flexibility to harness their GPU's power for extreme data performance - whether for AI, content creation or other demanding workloads."SupremeRAID™ SE enables users to configure RAID across 4 to 8 NVMe SSDs, ensuring maximum throughput and resilience while freeing up CPU resources for other intensive tasks.Key benefits of SupremeRAID™ SE with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000 series include:Unmatched AI and Compute Power - Leverages NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture for high-speed RAID processing.Support for the Latest GPUs - Now compatible with the GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, 5070, and 5060.Bring-Your-Own-GPU Flexibility - Users can maximize their investment by utilizing existing GPU hardware for RAID acceleration.Optimized for Extreme Workloads - Ideal for AI, machine learning, 3D rendering, video editing, and gaming development.Simplified, Software-Defined RAID - Easy configuration without the complexity of traditional hardware RAID solutions.Join the SupremeRAID™ SE Beta ProgramGraid Technology continues to pioneer next-generation RAID solutions, reinforcing its position as a market leader. Users interested in experiencing SupremeRAID™ SE with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000 series can sign up for the beta program at beta.graidtech.com.About Graid TechnologyGraid Technology is transforming what's possible for high-performance computing. As the creator of SupremeRAID™, the world's first and only GPU-based RAID, the company is committed to helping enterprises unlock the full potential of their NVMe SSDs. Through global partnerships with industry leaders like NVIDIA, Supermicro, and Dell Technologies, Graid Technology delivers cutting-edge RAID solutions for AI, machine learning, media & entertainment, and high-performance computing. For more information, visit www.graidtech.com.Contact InformationAndrea EakenSenior Director of Marketing, Americas & EMEAandrea.eaken@graidtech.com949-742-9928SOURCE: Graid Technology Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

S Experience and Kingsmen Xperience Announce a Strategic Partnership Deal Memorandum

HONG KONG, Feb 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Black Spade Capital Limited (“Black Spade”) announced today that its subsidiary S Experience Limited (“S Experience”) has entered into a strategic deal memorandum with Kingsmen Xperience, Inc. (“Kingsmen Xperience”), the United States location-based entertainment-focused subsidiary of Kingsmen Creatives Ltd. (“Kingsmen”), a leading creator of experiences, to develop location-based branded attractions in Asia Pacific, initially focusing on Macau, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand.Kingsmen has designed and built notable location-based entertainment attractions, including the interactive "Monopoly Dreams" game space in Hong Kong and Hasbro's first-ever multi-brand carnival in Asia, "TOYBOX by Hasbro." Kingsmen has also contributed to the design and construction of large-scale theme park attractions for world-leading parks such as Universal Studios Singapore and Disneyland Hong Kong.Kingsmen Xperience currently manages several licensed attractions, including Hasbro's Planet Playskool and Nerf Action Xperience, the immersive VR experience Space Explorers: THE INFINITE from Infinity Experiences, and the interactive Discovery: A Living Worlds Experience from Warner Bros. Discovery.Kingsmen Xperience is also preparing to launch its newest live, walk-through immersive attraction, Squid Game: The Experience, in Seoul, Korea, later in February 2025, under an exclusive partnership with Netflix.“This strategic partnership deal memorandum combines Kingmen’s global expertise in transforming iconic consumer brand engagements into reimagined and expansive interactive experiences with S Experience and its shareholders’ local market knowledge, network and strong presence in the locations,” said Dennis Tam, President and CEO of Black Spade.“By leveraging our combined expertise, we are excited to bring to life immersive, innovative attractions that will captivate audiences across diverse regions and genres,” said Corey Redmond, Senior Executive Vice President of Kingsmen Xperience.(from left) Mr. Corey Redmond, Senior Executive Vice President of KingsmenXperience, Mr. Anthony Chong, Group CEO of Kingsmen Creatives, Mr. Dennis Tam, President and CEO of Black Spade and Mr. Alvin Lai, Director and SeniorExecutive of S ExperienceAbout S Experience and Black SpadeS Experience is a business venture formed with a mission to explore and invest in the entertainment industry. Through partnerships and investments in innovative projects, S Experience collaborates with some of the world’s leading creators in entertainment to deliver incomparable experiences and offer the best and unique entertainment experience that appeals to a broad spectrum of customers.S Experience is majority-owned by Black Spade Capital Limited. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Black Spade’s global portfolio consists of a wide spectrum of cross-border investments as it consistently seeks to add new projects and opportunities to its investment mix. Black Spade’s investment strategy maximises coverage of geographic regions and sectors whilst maintaining a portfolio of diversified asset classes, ranging from equity, fixed income, medical technology, leisure and culture, green energy, real estate to pre-IPO investments. In August 2023, Black Spade Acquisition Co, sponsored by Black Spade, completed a US$23 billion business combination with VinFast Auto Ltd.About Kingsmen XperienceHeadquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States, Kingsmen Xperience is the location-based entertainment-focused subsidiary of Kingsmen Creatives Ltd. (SGX:5MZ), a leading creator of experiences listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange.Kingsmen Xperience transforms iconic consumer brand engagements into reimagined and expansive interactive experiences. By creating landmark attractions, consumers can engage with beloved brands in new and extraordinary ways.Kingsmen Xperience has vast experience in licensing and managing global intellectual property, raising capital, as well as working with leading commercial real estate companies worldwide for optimal venues. In addition, it provides oversight in the management of the design, production, and operations of experiential attractions. Kingsmen Xperience’s projects include museum-quality travelling exhibitions, pop-ups, and permanent installations, both in traditional and non-traditional venues.For more information, please visit https://www.kx.kingsmen-int.comMedia Enquiries:Strategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky Lee  Tel: +852 2864 4834 Email: vicky.lee@sprg.com.hkLilia Yang Tel: +852 2864 4833 Email: lilia.yang@sprg.com.hkWebsite: www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Spritzer Achieves First Platinum Award at Putra Brand Awards 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Spritzer Berhad, Malaysia's leading mineral water company, proudly accepted their first Platinum award for the preferred brand in the ‘Beverage – Non-Alcoholic’ category at the prestigious Putra Brand Awards 2024 in its ninth year at the awards. This milestone moment for the Spritzer, comes after eight years of consistently garnering the gold, silver and bronze awards.Figure 1: Spritzer Berhad accepting the award at the Putra Brand AwardsAccepting the award at the ceremony on 17th January 2025 in The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur was Dr. Chuah Chaw Teo, the General Manager of Spritzer. He expressed his heartfelt appreciation to Spritzer’s loyal consumers, trusted partners, and dedicated team members, “Spritzer is truly humbled to receive this recognition from our fellow Malaysians. As a brand, we have been serving our home market for more than three decades, starting at the heartlands of nature in Taiping, Perak. It began with the vision of our founder to provide Malaysians with the purest form of natural mineral water sourced from our 430-acre forest and at the same time, protect this precious resource.”“Today, this recognition is a culmination of the deep commitment to serving the needs of our customers, the team’s hard work and strong partnerships established over the years. These factors have played a key role in building in the support and trust from our consumers. We dedicate this award to all those who have supported and trusted us throughout our journey,” he added. The Putra Brand Awards, Malaysia’s premier brand recognition platform, celebrates brand building as a vital business investment, measured through consumer preferences. With winners chosen by over 6,000 consumers, Spritzer’s latest recognition further cements its position as a leader in the beverage sector and a brand that deeply resonates with Malaysians.Over the past 35 years, the Spritzer brand has become synonymous with quality, sustainability, and innovation in the bottled water industry. This continued success speaks to the brand’s resilience, adaptability, and its ability to maintain consumer trust in an ever-evolving market. Looking ahead, Spritzer continues to be committed to deepening its position as a trusted brand in the hearts of Malaysians.Dr. Chuah concluded, “From driving innovation to strengthening our sustainability efforts, every step we take is focused on delivering the best for our consumers. We will continue to push boundaries and set new benchmarks in the industry.”The Putra Brand Awards was launched in 2010 by the Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia (4As) in association with Malaysia’s Most Valuable Brands (MMVB). It is the only brand awards in the country that is endorsed by MARTRADE and remains the most prestigious recognition of consumer brand preference in Malaysia. The awards serve as a testament to the strength and influence of brands that have earned the trust and loyalty of Malaysian consumers.For more high-resolution photos, please download them here.Figure 2: The Platinum Award won by Spritzer Berhad for the Beverage -Non-Alcoholic categoryFigure 3: Spritzer products About SpritzerSpritzer, Malaysia’s No.1 bottled water brand since 1989, sources its water from a 430-acre tropical rainforest in Taiping. The water undergoes a natural filtration process through underground rocks for over 15 years, enriching it with essential minerals like Silica, which benefits skin, bones, hair, and nails.As a leader in smart manufacturing, we use advanced technology to ensure quality and safety. Our packaging is 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials, reflecting our commitment to sustainability. Tested annually by SIRIM, our products are free from microplastics.Spritzer offers a full range of products, from Natural Mineral Water and Sparkling Water to Distilled Water and Fruit-flavoured Beverages, catering to every lifestyle and occasion. With a vision to become a circular brand by 2030, we are committed to sustainability and delivering quality you can trust.Spritzer—nature, innovation, and sustainability in every bottle. For more information, please visit www.spritzer.com.my. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Giftify Deploys Enterprise AI Solutions Driving Operational Excellence and Innovation

Schaumburg, Illinois, Feb 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Giftify, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFT) (the “Company”), the owner and operator of CardCash.com and Restaurant.com, and a leader in the incentives and rewards industry, today announced the successful enterprise-wide deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Initial results from this deployment demonstrate substantial operational efficiencies and cost reductions, while establishing a scalable foundation for enhanced customer engagement and sustainable growth.The Company’s Marketing and Sales teams have implemented advanced AI models, resulting in optimized email and social media marketing campaigns delivering improved ROI at reduced operational costs. The AI-driven sales outreach has strengthened customer relationship management leading to increased conversion rates, and improved operational efficiency.The Company's proprietary AI-powered customer service platform has achieved:40% reduction in response times20% decrease in support-related email volumeMeasurable improvements in customer satisfaction metricsEnhanced team productivity and resource allocation"Our strategic AI implementation represents a fundamental advancement in our operational capabilities," said Ketan Thakker, CEO of Giftify, Inc. “These solutions are delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and customer engagement, positioning us to create sustained value for our users, partners, and shareholders."About Giftify, Inc.Giftify, Inc. is a pioneer in the incentive and rewards industry with a focus on retail, dining & entertainment experiences, as the owner and operator of leading digital platforms, CardCash.com and Restaurant.com. CardCash.com is a leading secondary gift card exchange platform, allowing consumers and retailers to realize value by buying and selling gift cards at various scales. Its Restaurant.com is the nation’s largest restaurant-focused digital deals brand. Restaurant.com and our Corporate Incentives division connect digital consumers, businesses and communities offering thousands of dining, retail and entertainment deals options nationwide at over 184,000 restaurants and retailers. Restaurant.com prides itself on offering the best deal, every meal. Our gift cards and restaurant certificates allow customers to save at thousands of restaurants across the country with just a few clicks.For more information, visit: www.giftifyinc.com and www.cardcash.com and https://www.restaurant.com.Forward-Looking StatementsPress Releases may include forward-looking statements. In particular, the words “believe,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project," "propose," "plan," "intend," and similar conditional words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any statements made in this news release about an action, event or development, are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the company. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof. The company takes no obligation to update or correct its own forward-looking statements, except as required by law or those prepared by third parties that are not paid by the company. Statements in this press release that are not historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although Giftify, Inc. believes the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, Giftify, Inc. is unable to give any assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include the company’s ability to identify a suitable business model for the corporation.Investors Contacts:IR@giftifyinc.com  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Sadot Group Inc. Announces Appointment of Ms. Catia Jorge as New Chief Executive Officer

BURLESON, TEXAS, Feb 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq:SDOT) ("Sadot Group" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Ms. Catia Jorge as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Jorge, a seasoned leader in the global agri-commodity sector, joins Sadot Group at a pivotal time, as the Company transitions to focusing on expanding its platform globally. Ms. Jorge will report to the Board of Directors and lead Sadot's strategic initiatives, global operations, and business growth efforts to maximize the Company's long-term potential.A highly regarded industry veteran, Ms. Jorge brings nearly 30 years of experience in agricultural markets, commodity trading, and operational leadership. She most recently served as Brazil Country Head and Vice President/Grains Business Head Latin America for Olam Agri, where she managed a $1.0 billion annual revenue portfolio. Prior to Olam, she held leadership roles at Cargill Agricola South America exporting over 7 million metric tons of grain exports annually as well as leadership positions at J. Macedo. Ms. Jorge has a proven track record of scaling global agricultural businesses and driving operational excellence."Catia's deep expertise in global agriculture markets, her leadership acumen and her strategic vision make her the perfect fit to lead Sadot through its next stage of expansion," said Kevin Mohan, Chairman of the Board. "She's a strong and collaborative leader with a reputation for developing unique solutions that consistently drive growth and value. Over the past two years our team has built a strong foundation and Catia is the right leader at the right time to accelerate growth and take us to the next level, establishing Sadot as a leading player in the global food supply chain."Speaking on the new role, Ms. Jorge commented, "It's an exciting time to join Sadot and I am looking forward to working closely with this talented team. With a powerful global platform that is ready to scale, we are well positioned to capitalize on the major opportunities in the global food sector. Our focus is clear: aggressively execute our multi-pronged growth strategy to drive significant increases in revenue and profitability along with streamlining operations to unlock the full potential of this company."Ms. Jorge succeeds Michael Roper, who will transition into a new leadership position as Chief Governance & Compliance Officer overseeing the Company's regulatory and capital market requirements. Mr. Roper will also continue to lead the previously announced initiative to divest the Company's remaining restaurant operations.Mr. Roper added, "I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished during my time as CEO. We've positioned the Company as a highly competitive and nimble player in the global food supply chain, and now is the perfect time to bring in an industry veteran like Catia to lead the next stage of growth. I look forward to supporting her and the entire team in this transition as we push Sadot to new heights."Ms. Jorge holds a Masters Degree in Agri-Business from Kansas State University and an MBA in Global Trade from the University of Dallas, further equipping her to lead Sadot Group into its next phase of expansion.About Sadot Group Inc.Sadot Group Inc. has rapidly established itself as an emerging player in the global food supply chain. Sadot Group provides innovative and sustainable supply chain solutions that address the world's growing food security challenges.Sadot Group currently operates within key verticals of the global food supply chain including global agri-commodity origination and trading operations for food/feed products such as soybean meal, wheat and corn, and farm operations producing grains and tree crops in Southern Africa.Sadot Group connects producers and consumers across the globe, sourcing agri-commodity products from producing geographies such as the Americas, Africa and the Black Sea and delivering to markets in Southeast Asia, China and the Middle East/North Africa region.Sadot Group is headquartered in Burleson, Texas with subsidiary operations throughout the United States, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, India, Israel, Singapore, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates and Zambia. For more information, please visit www.sadotgroupinc.com.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release may include "forward-looking statements" pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. To the extent that the information presented in this press release discusses financial projections, information, or expectations about our business plans, results of operations, products, or markets, or otherwise makes statements about future events, such statements are forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "should", "may," "intends," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "expects," "plans," and "proposes." Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in documents that we file from time to time with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are contained, and Sadot Group, Inc., does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.Investor Relations:Frank PogubilaPartner, Integrous CommunicationsW - 951.946.5288E - IR@sadotco.comSOURCE: Sadot Group Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi Motors terminate MOU regarding consideration of tripartite collaboration

TOKYO, Feb 13, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (“Nissan”), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (“Honda”), and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (“Mitsubishi Motors”) today agreed to terminate their MOU regarding the consideration of the structure for a tripartite collaboration, in light of the termination of the MOU signed on December 23 last year regarding the consideration of a business integration between Nissan and Honda.Going forward, the three companies will collaborate within the framework of a strategic partnership aimed at the era of intelligence and electrified vehicles. This framework was established with the MOU signed on August 1 last year, striving to create new value and maximize the corporate value of each company. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Sadot Group Inc. 宣布任命 Catia Jorge 女士为新任首席执行官

德克萨斯州伯利森, 2025年2月13日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 纳斯达克上市公司 Sadot Group Inc.(Nasdaq: SDOT)(“Sadot Group”或“公司”)今日宣布,任命 Catia Jorge 女士为新任首席执行官,即日起生效。Jorge 女士是一位在全球农产品大宗商品领域经验丰富的领导者,她的加入正值公司全球化扩展的关键时刻。Jorge 女士将向董事会汇报,并领导 Sadot Group 的战略规划、全球运营及业务增长,以最大化公司的长期发展潜力。 作为业内广受认可的资深人士,Jorge 女士在农业市场、大宗商品贸易及运营管理方面拥有近 30 年的经验。她最近担任 Olam Agri 巴西区总裁兼拉美谷物业务负责人,管理着年收入达 10 亿美元的业务组合。在加入 Olam 之前,她曾在 Cargill Agricola 南美公司担任领导职务,每年出口 700 万公吨以上的谷物,同时在 J. Macedo 也担任过重要领导职位。Jorge 女士在推动全球农业企业规模化发展及运营卓越方面拥有卓越的成功记录。 Sadot Group 董事会主席 Kevin Mohan 表示:“Catia 在全球农业市场的深厚专业知识、卓越的领导能力以及战略眼光,使她成为带领 Sadot 迈向新一轮扩展的最佳人选。她是一位极具协作精神的领导者,以擅长制定创新解决方案、持续推动增长和创造价值而闻名。在过去两年里,我们的团队奠定了坚实的基础,而 Catia 恰逢其时,能够加速增长,将 Sadot 打造为全球食品供应链中的领先企业。” 对于这一新角色,Jorge 女士表示:“此时加入 Sadot 令人振奋,我期待与这支才华横溢的团队紧密合作。公司已经拥有一个强大的全球平台,并具备扩展的潜力,我们正处于把握全球食品行业重大机遇的绝佳位置。我们的目标十分明确:坚定执行多元化增长战略,大幅提升收入和盈利能力,同时优化运营,实现公司的最大潜能。” Jorge 女士接替 Michael Roper 先生的职务,后者将转任首席治理与合规官,负责公司的监管事务及资本市场合规要求。此外,Roper 先生还将继续领导公司此前宣布的餐饮业务剥离计划。 Roper 先生表示:“在我担任首席执行官期间,我们取得了令人自豪的成就,使公司成为全球食品供应链中极具竞争力和灵活性的企业。如今,正是引入像 Catia 这样经验丰富的行业专家,推动公司进入下一个增长阶段的最佳时机。我期待在这一过渡期内,支持她和整个团队,共同推动 Sadot 迈向新的高度。” Jorge 女士拥有堪萨斯州立大学农业企业管理硕士学位,以及达拉斯大学全球贸易 MBA 学位,这使她具备了领导 Sadot Group 进入下一个扩展阶段的专业背景和战略视野。关于 Sadot Group Inc. Sadot Group Inc. 已迅速成长为全球食品供应链中的新兴企业,提供创新和可持续的供应链解决方案,以应对全球日益严峻的粮食安全挑战。 目前,Sadot Group 主要运营全球食品供应链的核心领域,包括食品及饲料产品(如豆粕、小麦和玉米)的全球农产品采购和贸易业务,以及在南部非洲的农场运营,生产谷物和经济作物。 Sadot Group 连接全球生产商和消费者,从美洲、非洲和黑海等主要农业生产区域采购农产品,并供应至东南亚、中国、中东和北非市场。 Sadot Group 总部位于美国得克萨斯州伯利森市,在美国、巴西、加拿大、哥伦比亚、印度、以色列、新加坡、乌克兰、阿联酋和赞比亚设有子公司运营。更多信息,请访问 www.sadotgroupinc.com。 前瞻性声明 本新闻稿可能包含符合 1995 年美国《私人证券诉讼改革法案》“安全港”条款的“前瞻性声明”。如果本新闻稿涉及财务预测、业务计划、经营业绩、产品或市场相关的信息,或涉及未来事件的陈述,则这些内容均属于前瞻性声明。这些前瞻性声明可通过“应当”、“可能”、“计划”、“预计”、“相信”、“估计”、“预测”、“展望”、“期望”及类似表述加以识别。 尽管我们相信这些前瞻性声明所反映的预期基于合理假设,但仍存在许多风险和不确定因素,可能导致实际结果与前瞻性声明存在重大差异。请仔细阅读并考虑我们不时向美国证券交易委员会(SEC)提交的文件中关于“风险因素”及其他部分的相关披露。前瞻性声明仅代表文件发布当日的观点,Sadot Group Inc. 无义务更新任何前瞻性声明,除非法律另有要求。投资者关系:Frank PogubilaPartner, Integrous CommunicationsW - 951.946.5288E - IR@sadotco.com来源: Sadot Group Inc. Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

S EXPERIENCE与KINGSMEN XPERIENCE签署战略合作备忘录

香港, 2025年2月13日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 黑桃资本有限公司(「黑桃资本」)今日宣布,其附属公司 S Experience Limited(「S Experience」)已与全球知名的娱乐体验创造者Kingsmen Creatives Ltd. (「Kingsmen」)旗下专注实景娱乐的美国附属公司Kingsmen Xperience, Inc.(「Kingsmen Xperience」)签署战略合作备忘录,将于亚太地区合作开发基于品牌主题设计的实景娱乐景点,首阶段聚焦澳门、菲律宾、越南及泰国。Kingsmen曾设计并打造多个标志性品牌主题实景娱乐项目,包括位于香港的大富翁主题互动游戏空间「大富翁梦想世界」,以及孩之宝在亚洲首个多品牌嘉年华「孩之宝TOYBOX」等。该公司亦参与新加坡环球影城及香港迪士尼乐园等世界级主题公园大型景点的设计与建造。Kingsmen Xperience目前管理运营多个品牌授权娱乐景点,包括孩之宝的「培乐多星球」与「Nerf极限体验」,Infinity Experiences的沉浸式VR体验「太空探索者:无垠之境」,以及华纳兄弟探索集团的互动展览「Discovery:生生不息的世界」。Kingsmen Xperience更与Netflix达成独家合作,将于2025年2月下旬在韩国首尔推出最新「鱿鱼游戏」主题的实景沉浸式体验项目。黑桃资本总裁兼首席执行官谭志伟表示:「此次战略合作结合了Kingsmen将全球知名消费品牌转化为创新互动体验的专业实力,以及S Experience及其股东对本地市场的深刻认知、人脉网络和在当地的强大影响力。」Kingsmen Xperience资深执行副总裁Corey Redmond指出:「透过双方专业资源的整合,我们期待打造突破性沉浸式娱乐体验,为不同地区和类型的观众带来耳目一新的感官盛宴。」(左起)Kingsmen Xperience资深执行副总裁Corey Redmond先生、Kingsmen Creatives集团首席执行官Anthony Chong先生、黑桃资本总裁兼首席执行官谭志伟先生及S Experience 董事兼高级管理人员黎树勋先生关于 S Experience 和 黑桃资本S Experience 是一家以探索和投资娱乐产业为使命的企业。通过与创新项目的合作和相关投资,S Experience 与世界领先的娱乐公司合作,为消费者提供无与伦比的体验,并提供吸引广泛客户群的最佳和独特的娱乐项目。S Experience 由黑桃资本有限公司控股。黑桃资本总部设于香港,其全球投资组合涵盖广泛的跨境投资项目,公司亦不断寻求在其投资组合中增加新项目和机会。黑桃资本的投资策略最大限度地覆盖地理区域和行业,同时维持多元化资产类别的投资组合,从股票、固定收益、医疗技术、休闲和文化、绿色能源、房地产到首次公开募股前投资。2023年8月,黑桃发起的Black Spade Acquisition Co与VinFast Auto Ltd完成了价值230亿美元的业务合并。关于Kingsmen XperienceKingsmen Xperience总部位于美国加州洛杉矶,是新加坡交易所主板上市公司Kingsmen Creatives Ltd.(股票代号:5MZ)旗下专注实景娱乐的附属公司。Kingsmen Xperience 擅长将知名消费品牌重塑为创新互动体验,通过打造地标式景点,让消费者以崭新方式接触心仪品牌。其业务涵盖全球知识产权授权管理、资金募集、与顶级商业地产开发商合作选址,并提供体验式景点设计、建造及运营的全流程管理服务。项目类型包括博物馆级巡回特展、快闪活动及常设装置,涵盖传统与非传统场域。更多资讯请浏览:https://www.kx.kingsmen-int.com传媒垂询:纵横财经公关顾问有限公司李惠儿电话:+852 2864 4834电邮:vicky.lee@sprg.com.hk杨丽明电话:+852 2864 4833电邮:lilia.yang@sprg.com.hk网址:www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

中国提议主办普京-特朗普峰会——华尔街日报 “`

(SeaPRwire) -   北京长期以来一直试图调解莫斯科和基辅之间的和平进程 据《华尔街日报》周三报道,中国提议举行俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔·普京和美国总统唐纳德·特朗普之间的峰会,以帮助结束乌克兰冲突。报道援引知情人士的话说。 中国长期以来一直试图将自己定位为莫斯科-基辅冲突中潜在的和平调解人,并提出了自己解决危机的路线图。 此消息发布之际,普京和特朗普周三进行了电话交谈——这是自特朗普上个月重返白宫以来,两人首次确认的联系。美国总统表示,两位领导人进行了“冗长而富有成效”的谈话。特朗普后来宣布,他和普京已同意“立即”开始谈判,以解决乌克兰冲突。 据《华尔街日报》援引北京和华盛顿消息人士的话报道,最近几周,中国官员通过中间人向特朗普团队提出了一个建议,建议两国领导人举行峰会,并在潜在停火后提供帮助维持和平。 据报道,中国的提议设想举行一次不包括乌克兰领导人弗拉基米尔·泽连斯基参加的美俄峰会。该提案违背了西方长期以来让基辅参与任何冲突相关讨论的承诺。 白宫拒绝向《华尔街日报》证实是否收到了中国的提议,但仍予以驳回,一位白宫官员称其“根本不可行”。中国外交部也拒绝就该报道置评,只是表示北京“高兴地”看到俄罗斯和美国“正在加强联系,并加紧就一系列国际问题进行对话。” 在谈话中,特朗普和普京据报同意互访对方国家。 克里姆林宫新闻处已证实普京邀请特朗普访问莫斯科,但没有提供任何潜在访问的时间范围。美国总统后来表示,他们的第一次会面“可能”很快就会在沙特阿拉伯举行。 自冲突初期以来,尚未就乌克兰问题举行任何和平谈判。在白俄罗斯和土耳其举行的俄乌谈判于2022年春季破裂,双方都指责对方提出不切实际的要求。美国国务院高级官员维多利亚·纽兰在2024年表示,华盛顿及其盟友建议基辅不要同意莫斯科提出的条件。 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。

德国调查军舰“破坏”事件 “`

(SeaPRwire) -   据媒体报道,在新下水的护卫舰发动机系统中发现了数公斤金属屑 当地媒体周二报道,德国已就一起可能涉及新下水军舰的破坏活动展开调查,此前在其发动机系统中发现了数十公斤的金属屑。 据《南德意志报》(Sueddeutsche Zeitung)以及NDR和WDR广播公司报道,该问题是在上个月汉堡一家船厂进行检查时发现的,当时“埃姆登”号护卫舰即将首次出航。 报道称,这艘长89米的军舰原本打算部署在波罗的海,在发现金属屑时尚未交付给德国海军。如果未能及时发现,这可能会对船只造成重大损害。 德国海军总共订购了五艘护卫舰,包括“埃姆登”号,该舰将用于海上监视。 一位船厂发言人告诉媒体,“埃姆登”号最近完成了“成功的海试”,但拒绝进一步置评。 汉堡地区检察院和当地刑警正在对此事件进行调查。 虽然报道没有提供证据将此事件与莫斯科联系起来,但它声称德国以及其他北约国家怀疑俄罗斯可能是针对西方的秘密行动的幕后黑手。 文章援引了最近对德国北部一个空军基地上空无人机目击事件的警方调查,该空军基地负责训练乌克兰军队,并声称此次事件是越来越多的无人机出现在德国军事和工业设施上空趋势的一部分。 德国海军司令扬·克里斯蒂安·卡克(Jan Christian Kaack)周二在对记者讲话时,拒绝就有关“埃姆登”号的破坏指控发表评论,但他表示,此前已有几艘德国军舰因破坏行为而受损。 “我们的评估是:我们正在接受考验,” 他说,并没有具体说明海军怀疑谁应对这些行为负责。 “来自俄罗斯的威胁在2025年初比两年前更加紧迫,”卡克说。“专家和情报部门一致认为,俄罗斯将在2029年之后能够寻求与北约发生冲突,”他补充道。 俄罗斯否认有任何攻击北约国家的意图,普京总统称有关俄罗斯侵略的警告是旨在恐吓公民和增加西方国防预算的“无稽之谈”。 这起军舰事件发生在一系列波罗的海关键基础设施受损事件之后,外界猜测俄罗斯可能扮演了角色。然而,西方官员拒绝直接指控。 莫斯科称其参与的指控是“荒谬的”。 与此同时,北约以所谓的俄罗斯威胁和保护海底基础设施为借口,增加了在波罗的海地区的军事存在并加强了巡逻。 波罗的海——对俄罗斯海军行动和能源出口具有战略意义的地区——在芬兰和瑞典加入北约后,正如莫斯科所说,变成了北约的“内湖”,这使得俄罗斯仅控制着很小一部分海岸线。 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。

以色列威胁打破加沙停火

(SeaPRwire) -   以色列总理本雅明·内塔尼亚胡誓言,除非在格林尼治标准时间周六上午10点之前释放被扣押的以色列人质,否则将恢复全面战争 总理本雅明·内塔尼亚胡向哈马斯发出了最后通牒,要求在周六中午之前释放被扣押的以色列人质。他警告说,如果不遵守,以色列将终止当前的停火协议,并在加沙地带恢复“强烈”的军事行动。 在过去三周里,哈马斯在一系列交换中释放了21名人质,以换取数百名被关押在以色列监狱的巴勒斯坦囚犯。然而,周一,该组织威胁要停止进一步的交换,指责以色列违反协议条款,阻止流离失所的巴勒斯坦人返回加沙北部,限制人道主义援助的交付,并推迟停火第二阶段的谈判。 内塔尼亚胡的声明是在周二进行了为期四小时的安全内阁会议之后做出的,在此期间,他和他的部长们一致决定,如果哈马斯不遵守最后期限,将恢复对加沙的全面战争。 “鉴于哈马斯宣布其违反协议且不释放我们人质的决定,昨晚我指示国防军在加沙地带内部和周围集结部队,”内塔尼亚胡说。 2023年10月,在哈马斯跨境袭击造成约1200人死亡和250多人被劫为人质后,以色列发起了在加沙的军事行动。据加沙地带卫生部的数据,在以色列的报复性袭击中,约有47500名巴勒斯坦人丧生,超过111500人受伤。联合国的资料显示,加沙90%的人口因战斗而流离失所。 哈马斯政治部门负责人巴塞姆·奈姆周五在接受RT采访时表示,强行迁移巴勒斯坦人将构成“种族清洗”和“危害人类罪”。 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。

五角大楼就乌克兰军队部署做出承诺 “`

(SeaPRwire) -   华盛顿寻求将基辅的负担转移到欧盟和北约盟友身上 美国国防部长皮特·海格塞斯表示,美国总统唐纳德·特朗普政府无意向乌克兰冲突派遣美军,华盛顿正试图将支持基辅的负担转移到其欧洲盟友身上。 海格塞斯周二发表的声明正值美国总统特使凯斯·凯洛格——其任务是结束乌克兰冲突——准备于周五在慕尼黑安全会议(MSC)上会见欧洲官员,以推动特朗普的计划之际。 “在乌克兰联络小组和北约部长级会议上,我们将与我们的朋友进行坦诚的对话,”海格塞斯在德国一次新闻发布会上对记者说。 “应该由那些邻国在集体和个体防御方面投入最多,”他说,并补充说,华盛顿希望北约成员国将国防支出超过GDP的2%。“我们认为这需要更高。总统说过5%。” 当被问及华盛顿是否会考虑向乌克兰派遣军队以追踪武器运输时,五角大楼负责人明确表示: 俄罗斯常驻联合国大使瓦西里·涅边贾周一警告说,俄罗斯将把未经联合国授权部署到乌克兰的任何外国军队视为合法军事目标。 虽然莫斯科表示愿意谈判,但它坚决拒绝了临时停火的提议,认为这种暂停只会给乌克兰争取时间重新集结和重新武装。俄罗斯外交部长谢尔盖·拉夫罗夫坚称,任何潜在的解决方案都必须是永久性的和具有法律约束力的,以解决冲突的根本原因。 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。

“这是敲诈勒索”:西方如何利用人道主义危机向俄罗斯盟友施压 “`

(SeaPRwire) -   德涅斯特河沿岸地区的能源危机似乎已经结束,但导致这场危机的潜在紧张局势远未解决 乌克兰决定停止俄罗斯对欧洲的天然气过境运输,引发了未被承认的德涅斯特河沿岸摩尔达维亚共和国(德涅斯特河沿岸地区)的严重人道主义危机。一个多月来,该地区居民一直没有暖气,在家中忍受着严寒,而摩尔多瓦、乌克兰和欧盟则利用这场危机施加政治压力。尽管俄罗斯最终在解决局势方面发挥了作用,但德涅斯特河沿岸地区被迫向摩尔多瓦做出几项让步以换取援助。 一个月没有暖气 自1月1日起,德涅斯特河沿岸地区没有收到俄罗斯的天然气,多年来这些天然气一直免费供应。其结果是前所未有的能源危机——住宅楼、学校、幼儿园和大学的集中供暖被关闭。电力供应断断续续,大多数企业停止运营,只有食品生产设施继续开放。 “情况非常糟糕;自1992年战争以来,我们从未见过这种情况,”第聂伯罗彼得罗夫斯克政治研究学院院长阿纳托利·迪伦说,他指的是德涅斯特河沿岸地区与摩尔多瓦之间导致该地区事实上的独立的武装冲突。 然而,这个解决方案是暂时的,因为摩尔多瓦从欧盟拨款中提供的援助金额只够维持十天。 附加条件的援助 为了在2月10日之后继续供应天然气,欧盟准备额外拨款6000万欧元。然而,德涅斯特河沿岸当局必须满足与人权标准和提高电力和天然气价格相关的几个条件。后一项要求对德涅斯特河沿岸地区的经济构成重大威胁,并造成该地区社会动荡的风险。 基希讷乌也对德涅斯特河沿岸地区提出了自己的要求。摩尔多瓦总统玛娅·桑杜表示,财政援助取决于具体的条件,特别是俄罗斯维和部队撤出该地区。“当俄罗斯军队离开第聂斯特河左岸,以及当维和行动被联合国或欧盟主持的民事行动取代时,这种情况就会发生。这是我们可以提供大量援助的主要条件,”她评论道。 1月下旬,乌克兰总统弗拉基米尔·泽连斯基也发表了意见,提出了他自己解决危机的计划。他宣布,乌克兰准备向库丘尔甘发电站供应煤炭,以换取乌克兰和摩尔多瓦的电力。然而,这一看似“友好”的提议包含了桑杜先前阐述的对德涅斯特河沿岸地区来说不可接受的条件——俄罗斯维和部队撤出该地区。 西蒙年科认为,所有这些提案都是摩尔多瓦、乌克兰及其西方伙伴之间协调议程的一部分。他补充说,桑杜正在利用撤军俄罗斯军队和维和部队的问题作为施压手段。 “这是敲诈。最终目标是将德涅斯特河沿岸地区逼入绝境,迫使其投降。然而,尽管他们的‘邻居’做出了各种努力,但该地区仍然具有韧性,并希望危机能够得到解决,同时自然地依靠俄罗斯的支持,”他说。 俄罗斯介入 2月10日,一项新的天然气供应安排得到宣布,这得益于俄罗斯的贷款和外交努力。根据新计划,匈牙利能源贸易商MET Gas and Energy Marketing将从迪拜的JNX General Trading购买天然气,并将其运输到摩尔多瓦边境。然后,德涅斯特河沿岸地区将承担从摩尔多瓦边境到其自身领土的运输费用。 然而,这项安排并非没有额外的政治条件。摩尔多瓦同意只在德涅斯特河沿岸地区满足进一步的条件的情况下允许过境,包括释放政治犯、继续播放摩尔多瓦公共电视台以及拆除2022年设立的边境检查站。 长期危机? 政治分析家阿纳托利·迪伦认为,摩尔多瓦与俄罗斯天然气工业股份公司直接发生能源争端是误判。“摩尔多瓦当局应该意识到,试图将自己的规则强加于俄罗斯是幼稚的,尤其是在能源资源方面,”他说。 这场危机凸显了摩尔多瓦现任领导层将欧大西洋政治目标置于其公民福祉之上的做法。“放弃对话并将所有责任推卸给俄罗斯不是一种可持续的战略,”迪伦指出。 目前,眼前的危机已经避免。然而,摩尔多瓦对德涅斯特河沿岸地区天然气供应施加条件的做法开创了一个危险的先例。未来是否会提出新的要求,进一步加剧该地区的紧张局势,还有待观察。 随着冬季的继续,德涅斯特河沿岸地区的人民仍然陷入了地缘政治的冲突中——成为外部势力政治操纵的人质。 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。