The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in Partnership with iProperty return with 23 new categories in 2025

THE 12TH EDITION OF MALAYSIA’S PREMIER REAL ESTATE AWARDS PROGRAMME EXPANDS WITH ADDITIONAL ACCOLADES FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN NATIONWIDEThe independent panel of judges gather in Kuala Lumpur on 26 February for the launch of the 2025 edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iPropertyKUALA LUMPUR, Mar 10, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty return for their 12th edition in 2025 with more categories than ever before.Part of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series, which marks its historic 20th edition in 2025, the enhanced awards programme will recognise excellence in property development and design throughout Malaysia. Supported by the country’s leading property portals, PropertyGuru.com.my and iProperty.com.my, the awards are expected to set new benchmarks for the property sector nationwide.Key dates for the 2025 edition are as follows:30 May 2025 – Entries Close17-29 June 2025 – People’s Choice Awards Voting Period1-3 July 2025 – Live Judging Days9 October 2025 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia12 December 2025 – Regional Grand Final Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation in Bangkok, Thailand  Expanding award categoriesWith the continued expansion of the real estate market, the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty are launching a total of 132 categories in 2025. These categories were officially unveiled during launch events in Johor Bahru on 24 February 2025 and in Kuala Lumpur on 26 February 2025, attended by industry stakeholders ranging from company representatives to judges and customers.This year’s edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty also launched from Johor Bahru on 24 FebruaryThis year’s edition introduces nine new awards recognising outstanding landed and high-rise developments in the Central, Northern, and Southern regions of Malaysia. These are Best Ultra Luxury Landed Development (Central); Best Ultra Luxury Landed Development (Northern); Best Ultra Luxury Landed Development (Southern); Best Mid End Landed Development (Central); Best Mid End Landed Development (Northern); Best Mid End Landed Development (Southern); Best Ultra Luxury High-Rise Development (Central); Best Ultra Luxury High-Rise Development (Northern); and Best Ultra Luxury High-Rise Development (Southern).Seven new categories will honour residential projects across all regions of Malaysia: Best Townhouse Development; Best Completed Mixed Use Development; Best Oceanview High-Rise Development; Best Oceanview Landed Development; Best Serviced Apartment Development; and Best Heritage Development.Two new categories will recognise outstanding commercial projects throughout the country: Best Lifestyle Commercial Development and Best Nature Integrated Development.Finally, six design categories have been introduced to celebrate excellence in architecture and interior aesthetics: Best Townhouse Architectural Design; Best Townhouse Interior Design; Best Sales Gallery Design; Best Retail Interior Design; Best Office Architectural Design; and Best Townhouse Landscape Design.The expansion of categories builds on the success of the ESG Developer Awards introduced at the 2024 awards, reinforcing PropertyGuru’s support for sustainable development. These special awards will return this year and recognise five champions in ESG initiatives.Ongoing, meaningful changeDatuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, president of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) 2020-2022 and chairperson of the judging panel, said: “The quality of last year’s award winners reflected ongoing, meaningful change within Malaysia's property sector and highlights our market’s ability to adapt and elevate standards. Participating in the awards is essential for developers as it not only establishes higher benchmarks in real estate development and design but also promotes healthy competition as well as collaborative innovation. Ultimately, our industry benefits by guiding consumers toward affordable and aspirational built spaces."Led by Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, a 14-member panel of specialists will assess entries and select winners during the Live Judging Days In July 2025. The panel of judges comprise diverse experts including town planners, ESG consultants, valuers, engineers, property managers, architects, designers, and legal experts.Various developers and customers join the launch of the awards in Kuala LumpurAs the official supervisor of the awards, HLB Ler Lum Chew – HLB Malaysia, part of “2024 Network of the Year” winner HLB International, will oversee this selection process, ensuring the credibility of the judging system.Meanwhile, the People’s Choice Awards will empower the public to vote in June 2025 for their favourite developers based on reputation, track record, timely project delivery, and overall quality. As official balloting partner, HLB Ler Lum Chew – HLB Malaysia will verify the results of this public voting process.All winners will be revealed during a prestigious gala dinner and awards ceremony at the St. Regis Kuala Lumpur in October 2025.Representing Malaysia on the international stageMajor winners of the 12th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty will represent the country on the international stage at the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in December 2025. Leading developers from across Asia Pacific, including those from markets such as the Middle East, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, will compete against those from Malaysia at the 2025 Grand Final.At last year’s Grand Final, Malaysian projects earned various awards, with winners including Bangsar Heights Pavilion, Berinda Group, City Motors Group, Eupe Corporation Berhad, Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd, Iskandar Investment Berhad, JLand Group Sdn Bhd, Malton Berhad, Sime Darby Property Berhad, Tropicana Corporation Berhad, and Triterra Sdn Bhd.Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 12th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty are supported by official portal partners PropertyGuru.com.my and iProperty.com.my; official ESG knowledge partners Green Building Index, GreenRE and Malaysia Green Building Council; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; and official supervisor and balloting partner HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com/en/award/malaysia.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDSPropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2025, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during PropertyGuru Week in December 2025. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUPPropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading(1) PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 31 million property seekers(2) to connect with over 50,000 agents monthly(3) to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings(4), in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 17 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its core markets.  For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between January 2024 and June 2024.(2) Based on Google Analytics data between January 2024 and June 2024.(3) Based on data between April 2024 and June 2024.(4) Based on data between January 2024 and June 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com   Media & Partnerships:Piyachanok Raungpaka, Senior Media & Marketing Services ExecutiveM: +66 94 887 5163E: piyachanok@propertyguru.comSales & Nominations:June Fong, Director of Awards and Events (Malaysia)M: +6012-6594394E: june.fong@iproperty.com.my  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

World’s Most Sleep-Deprived Nation Has a Gender Crisis: Why Singaporean Women Bear the Heaviest Burden

SINGAPORE, Mar 10, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Living in a highly-productive and high-performance society like Singapore does have its benefits - breeding a highly-competitive environment where efficiency is achieved, stability is maintained, and getting full value is often the name of the game. In Singapore, its citizens have accepted this as the status quo.However, Singapore has also been found to be the most exhausted and sleep-deprived nation in the world, scoring 7.2 out of 10 on a fatigue scale, with only 44% of the population getting the recommended seven hours of sleep. As we mark International Women’s Day and World Sleep Day this March, research has shown that this hidden crisis of sleep deprivation disproportionately impacts women. The numbers expose a brutal truth:Women are twice as likely to have insomnia (Michigan Medicine)33% of women wake up every night (Sleep Foundation)37% of women report losing sleep due to hormone-related conditions (Sleep Foundation)Beyond increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and depression, sleep deprivation launches a direct assault on women’s health and appearance. During sleep, the body’s natural repair mechanisms regenerate skin cells, produce collagen, and fight premature aging. When sleep is compromised, the consequences are profound:Accelerated skin agingIncreased inflammationReduced skin cell turnoverDull, tired complexionLAC understands that addressing sleep is more than a wellness strategy - it’s a form of empowerment. Their comprehensive range tackles both internal sleep challenges and external skin restoration, supporting women’s holistic health.LAC addresses this gap with its TriAction Sleep Formula, a supplement designed to support the natural sleep cycle through a unique triple-layer technology. The formula is engineered to release key sleep-supporting nutrients at different stages:Pre-Sleep Phase: While still awake, the first layer works to calm the mind and body using a blend of Valerian Root Extract, Saffron Extract, Magnesium, and Melatonin, signaling that it’s time to unwind and sleep.Transition to Sleep: After settling into bed, the second layer—with ingredients like L-Theanine and GABA—helps ease the transition into sleep, promoting a faster onset and more stable rest.Sustained Rest: Throughout the night, the third layer gradually releases the same actives, reducing interruptions and helping to maintain a consistent sleep cycle. This controlled release is particularly beneficial for adjusting sleep patterns during travel or shifts in routine.This multi-stage approach aims to help individuals manage common sleep disturbances, ultimately improving mood, reducing daytime fatigue, and supporting the body’s natural repair processes. It is also made with all natural ingredients, preventing over reliance or dependency.Complementing the emphasis on quality sleep is the LAC Taut range, which focuses on protecting against premature skin aging through advanced collagen support.LAC TAUT Rejuvenate+ Premium CollagenThis premium collagen drink delivers a potent 13,000mg of Rapid Delivery System (RDS) low molecular weight fish collagen per serving, sourced from deep-sea red snapper. It's formulated to help restore, firm, and hydrate the skin while combatting Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs), which are associated with premature aging.LAC TAUT Radiance+ Premium Collagen MaskA high-intensity facial mask infused with hydrolysed collagen, squalane, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants. In just 7-10 minutes, it aims to enhance skin texture and facial contours, leaving the skin feeling smooth, supple, and lifted.LAC TAUT Miracle Intensive Age-Defying SerumAn ultra-lightweight face serum enriched with premium collagen and antioxidants. This serum is designed to hydrate intensively, repair the skin barrier, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promoting a more youthful complexion.This March, we invite you to reclaim your rest and restore your vitality: Sleep is not a luxury. It's your most powerful form of self-care. By integrating these products into a regular skincare regimen, alongside prioritising sufficient sleep, individuals can support their skin's natural rejuvenation processes. This combined approach addresses both external care and internal health, reflecting LAC's commitment to comprehensive wellness solutions. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

uSMART Securities Surges 300% in Hong Kong Local Users

HONG KONG, Mar 10, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - uSmart Securities Limited (referred to as "uSMART Securities/ the Company"), strategic investments from Chow Tai Fook Holding , is pleased to announce the opening of two new branches at Lok Ma Chau MTR Station and Hong Kong West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station. Driven by the recent surge in Hong Kong stock market, during the past year, the Company’s local registered user in Hong Kong has increased by 300% compared to the same period last year. To provide a more convenient and high-quality customer experience, uSMART Securities has decided to expand its presence in Kowloon and the New Territories, catering to clients across regions and further broadening its customer base.Recently, China's "Top Ten Technology Stocks" have been performing exceptionally well, rivaling the popularity of the U.S. "Magnificent Seven," and their market valuations remain attractive, drawing significant attention from investors. This investment boom has led to a sharp rise in account opening demand at the Company with expectations of sustained momentum amid favorable market conditions. The Company aims to capitalize on this growth opportunity by simultaneously launching two new branches to strengthen its competitive edge.As the first brokerage to establish branches in MTR stations, this move represents not only an innovative breakthrough but also a significant milestone in the brand's development. To better serve customers, we have strategically chosen these two transportation hubs, which are expected to officially open in mid-2025 and operate seven days a week. Clients can access in-person consultations, account opening services, and investment advisory support, as well as investment planning. If you have any questions while using the uSMART APP, please visit the branch for hands-on assistance.West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station Branch Preliminary RenderingsTo celebrate the upcoming launch of the two new branches, uSMART Securities will introduce a special promotion in April offering 0 commissions and 0 platform fees for trading the “ATM Trio” (Tencent, Alibaba, Meituan) for all account holders. Additionally, the Company welcomes clients to suggest their favorite Hong Kong stocks for promotion offer. Based on these suggestions, we will make adjustments in the third quarter, aiming to deliver even more substantial returns for our clients.To express gratitude for the unwavering support of our valued clients, uSMART Securities is pleased to introduce a series of commission-free offerings, including:1)Invest in 100 Hong Kong Stock ETFs with 0 Commission, 0 Platform Fees* ;2)0 Commission, 0 Platform Fees, and  0 Custody Fees for U.S. and Hong Kong Monthly Investment PlanBoth new and existing clients can enjoy the offers without any hidden clauses. We have designed these promotions to cater to short-term, medium-term, and long-term investment strategies, ensuring that all uSMART Securities clients can benefit.Amid heightened global market activity, during the past year, the number of registered users at uSMART Singapore has surged eightfold year-on-year, demonstrating its robust growth momentum. Simultaneously, uSMART Capital, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of uSMART Group, has officially obtained a brokerage license from the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), marking a significant milestone in the Group's strategic expansion into global financial markets. Looking ahead, uSMART Securities will continue to leverage technology to drive financial innovation, delivering greater value to clients worldwide.About uSmart Securities LimiteduSmart Securities Limited, a leading tech broker in Hong Kong backed by Chow Tai Fook Holdings, was founded in 2018. Over the past seven years, the Company has pioneered the integration of technology and finance, offering securities, asset management, and wealth management services. To serve global investors, uSMART has exclusively developed the financial trading platforms uSMART HK APP and uSMART SG APP, operated by uSMART Hong Kong and uSMART Singapore, respectively. The Group's APPs support diversified investment and trading services, including Hong Kong stocks, U.S. stocks, A-shares (Stock Connect), Singapore stocks, Japan stocks, U.K. stocks, U.S. options, ETFs, funds, bonds, asset management, structured notes, futures, cryptocurrencies, precious metals, gold, and forex. The Group also offers tailored services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and enterprises, providing comprehensive and integrated asset management solutions to meet diverse wealth management needs.Learn more: www.usmart.hk/enFor any media queries, please contact:Carrie Wong9788 4665carriewong@usmart.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

盈立证券激增300%香港本地用户 开设2家新分行 抢占市场份额

香港, 2025年3月10日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由周大福控股战略入股的uSMART盈立证券有限公司(下称「盈立证券/ 本公司」)欣然宣布将在落马洲港铁站及西九龙高铁站开设两家新分行。受近期港股炽热投资气氛带动,过去1年内,香港本地注册用户较去年同期增长300%。为提供更便捷及优质的客户体验,盈立证券决定在九龙和新界设立新分行,以满足不同地区客户的需求,进一步扩大客户基础。近期中国『十大科技股』十分火热,表现媲美美国『神奇七股』,市场估值亦具有吸引力,因此吸引不少投资者的关注。这股投资热潮使本公司的开户需求大幅上升,我们预期这势头将会持续,并看好未来股市投资环境。因此,盈立证券决定抓紧这个发展机遇,同时开设两间新分行,提升市场竞争力。作为首家在港铁站内设立分行之券商,这不仅是一次创新突破,更是品牌发展中的重要里程碑。为方便客户,我们特选在这两个交通热点开设分行,预计将于 2025 年中隆重开幕,并实施每星期7天营业服务。客户可在分行面对面与投资顾问进行一般查询、办理开户及咨询投资理财等事宜。如遇到任何使用流动交易程序时的疑问,客户亦可亦可亲临分行体验查询。西九龙高铁站分行初步效果图为庆祝两家分行即将投入服务,uSMART盈立证券将于4月推出「ATM 三巨头」 (腾讯、阿里巴巴、美团) 免佣 及 免平台费 优惠,惠及所有持有uSMART盈立证券账户的客户。此外,本公司亦欢迎客户提议心水港股,并将于第三季根据客户的反馈调整,相信这将为客户创造更可观的收益。为反馈忠实客户多年的支持,uSMART盈立证券亦同时提供多项 真全免 优惠,包括:1)100只港股ETF 0佣 0平台费;2)月供美股、港股0佣 0平台费 0存仓费无论新客户及现有客户,都可以享受真全免,绝无取巧,我们设计以上优惠,旨在满足短线、中线及长线投资策略,让持有uSMART盈立证券账户的客户均能受益。随着全球股市交投活跃,过去1年内,盈立证券(新加坡)的注册用户数量较去年同期骤升8倍。最近uSMART盈立集团的全资子公司 uSMART Capital, LLC 正式获批美国 FINRA券商牌照,这标志着集团在全球金融市场的战略布局取得了重大进展。展望未来,uSMART盈立证券将继续以科技赋能金融,致力于为全球客户创造更多价值,并推动金融服务的创新与升级。关于uSMART盈立证券 :由周大福控股战略入股的盈立证券 是一间领先科技港资券商,成立于2018年,7 年来凭借卓越的战略规划和创新能力,致力于将科技与金融深度融合,业务范围涵盖证券、资产管理、财富管理等领域,为全球投资者独家研发了金融证券交易平台 uSMART HK APP和 uSMART SG APP,分别由盈立证券(香港)和盈立证券(新加坡)提供服务。集团APP 支持港股、美股、A股(沪深港通)、新加坡股票、日本股票、英国股票、美股期权、ETF、基金、债券、资管、结构化票据、期货、加密货币、贵金属、黄金和外汇等多元化的投资交易服务,此外更为超高净值个人与家族、企业提供度身订制服务,打造全方位综合性资产管理解决方案。详情可浏览www.usmart66.com/zh-cn传媒查询:黄晓霖 Carrie Wong9788 4665carriewong@usmart.hk Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

珠宝双展匯聚逾82,000环球买家

- 香港国际珠宝展于昨天圆满闭幕,香港国际钻石、宝石及珍珠展亦于上周四结束- 两展共吸引来自141个国家及地区、逾82,000名买家亲临採购,展示香港商贸平台的国际影响力- 东盟、中东、西欧和南美买家均见增长- 现场问卷调查结果显示,买家及展商认为未来两年珠宝产品于中东市场的增长潜力最大-- 逾四成受访者预计未来一至两年整体销售额将会上升,逾五成受访者预计持平香港, 2025年3月9日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) -由香港贸易发展局(香港贸发局)主办的第41届香港国际珠宝展以及第11届香港国际钻石、宝石及珍珠展,继续採用「两展两地」模式,云集来自逾40个国家及地区、约4,000家展商参与。珠宝展昨天于香港会议展览中心圆满闭幕,而钻石、宝石及珍珠展已于上周四在亚洲国际博览馆结束。今届珠宝展首次增设「黄金首饰」展区,蒐罗设计新颖的金饰,以及「新晋珠宝设计师」专区,展示设计新秀的潜力,帮助业界把握新机遇。珠宝双展共吸引来自141个国家及地区、逾82,000名买家亲临採购,其中有来自125个国家及地区约32,000名买家参与钻石、宝石及珍珠展,以及来自133个国家及地区约51,000名买家出席珠宝展,东盟、中东、西欧和南美买家均录得增长,充分彰显珠宝双展的国际化。香港贸发局副总裁张淑芬表示:「作为全球领先的珠宝商贸平台,珠宝双展联结全球买家,并举办超过30场行业讲座及活动,推动业界创新及交流,同时积极透过珠宝设计比赛推广本地设计及发掘业界新秀,展示珠宝双展于国际珠宝业界的影响力,以及香港作为世界一流会展中心的地位。」展商及买家最看好中东市场为更深入了解珠宝行业趋势,香港贸发局对现场1,434名参展商和买家进行问卷调查。结果发现买家及展商对经济前景的态度审慎乐观,问卷调查重点结果如下:市场及行业展望:44.2%受访者预计未来一至两年整体销售额将会上升,50.6%受访者预计持平。受访者认为未来两年珠宝产品于以下目标销售市场的增长前景为理想及非常理想:中东(76.8%)、印度(72.6%)、澳洲及太平洋群岛(67.8%)、东盟(66.2%)、韩国(66%)。市场潜力方面,最多受访者正在尝试开拓的市场分别是欧洲(24.9%)、东盟(15.2%)、北美洲(13.4%)、中东(11.4%)、日本(7.9%)。未来三年,人工智能(62.8%)、大数据(46.9%),以及社交媒体(44.6)的技术进步对珠宝行业影响最大。产品趋势:受访者认为今年时尚首饰(61.9%)、贵重珠宝(39.1%)、轻奢首饰(24.4%)有最大增长潜力。黄色K金(43.4%)、白色K金(37.8%)及纯黄金(28.6%)是2025年最受欢迎的贵金属产品。钻石(47.6%)是今年最受欢迎的宝石,其次是红宝石(26.2%)、祖母绿(19.1%)。香港贸发局唿应最新公布的政府财政预算案,协助本地企业开拓内地市场及增加电商销售。今年淘宝天猫首次参与珠宝展,助展商突破地域界限,开拓内地市场,共有10间参展商及六位网红达人参与,总触及高达超过600万人次,销售额达5,000万港元。参展商称销售额超预期珠宝双展广受全球业内人士喜爱,有展商反映销售喜出望外。在珠宝展,带来九个设计师的香港展商亚洲珠宝文化设计工艺协会创会会长郑陈曼芝说:「我们希望透过这次展会接触中东买家,并开拓新的国际市场,期望销售额达100万至300万美元。」香港展商新世界海达有限公司董事长张海达亦称今年接触到俄罗斯、韩国及中国内地客户,在展会的销售表现较去年升三倍。在钻石、宝石及珍珠展,德国展商HC Arnoldi e.K.行政总裁Carl Philip Arnoldi表示:「展会最大优势之一是吸引全球制造商及买家参与,参展首天已接触到许多中东和亚洲的客户,我们预计今年销售将有20%至50%的升幅。」另有展商表示通过展会不但接触到美国大型零售业优质买家,亦找到新兴市场如印尼、菲律宾及越南等具潜力的合作伙伴,又见许多买家重临採购。同时,部份中国内地、中东、美国及马来西亚的买家预计在珠宝双展斥资数十万至上百万美元採购。在珠宝展,来自中国内地的湖南省彩度珠宝贸易有限公司已订购价值超过40万美元的高品质澳洲珍珠;来自阿联酋的Kanz Jewels LLC已预算25 万美元作採购之用;黎巴嫩买家Michel Zoughaib称赞展会提供一站式平台,可採购不同设计的产品,甚至珠宝技术及包装,预算花费100万美元,「如觅得合适的供应商,我可把预算提高至约1,500万美元。」美国买家David Levy Diamond Inc.总裁David Levy亦称,在展会不但可联繫生产商,也能接触供应链中不同类型的企业,只需来香港珠宝双展便可觅得所需一切,「相信会在钻石、宝石及珍珠展花费20万美元,在珠宝展预料最少花费25万美元。」另外,有来自东盟市场买家採购态度积极,例如马来西亚多美集团预算花费10至20万美元採购。提升穆斯林友善採购体验配套今年大会为鼓励穆斯林买家来港採购,特别加强穆斯林友善措施,包括会场设祈祷室、提供接驳巴士往返清真寺、提供穆斯林友善酒店和餐厅名单、并与香港旅发局合作提供特色导赏团等,鼓励穆斯林买家来港採购。作为全球领先的一站式珠宝业採购平台,今年珠宝双展继续沿用「展览+」(EXHIBITION+)线上线下融合模式,让企业延伸实体展中的洽商至网上智能配对平台。当中「商对易」(Click2Match)的人工智能会为展商及买家提供线上商贸配对。在场买家则可利用「扫码易」(Scan2Match)扫描展商的二维码,于展会期间或之后随时随地于线上洽谈。买家亦可以通过「香港贸发局商贸平台」流动应用程式(HKTDC Marketplace App)及两展的官方网页,预先完成登记及认证买家证,大大提升进场及採购效率。图片下载:https://bit.ly/3XyhcAc由香港贸发局主办的第41届香港国际珠宝展,以及第11届香港国际钻石、宝石及珍珠展圆满结束。珠宝双展广受全球业内人士喜爱,买家採购态度积极。财经事务及库务局常任秘书长(财经事务)甄美薇(右五)担任珠宝交流酒会的主礼嘉宾,酒会接待来自海内外的珠宝业界代表、买家等,促进业界的交流合作。珠宝匯演展示最新创意设计,促进各方交流。淘宝天猫参与珠宝展,助展商突破地域界限,开拓内地市场。珠宝展增设「黄金首饰」展区,展示设计新颖的金饰。珠宝双展设38个展馆,其中亚洲珠宝文化设计工艺协会首度参展。此外,珠宝展今年新增「新晋珠宝设计师」专区,展示新生代设计师的创意及工艺。珠宝双展期间举行超过30场珠宝行业讲座及交流活动。相关网页 香港国际珠宝展香港国际钻石、宝石及珍珠展展览网页http://hkjewelleryshow.hktdc.com/schttp://hkdgp.hktdc.com/sc精选产品https://bit.ly/4hE1ifz香港贸发局新闻中心:http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/sc传媒查询香港贸易发展局传讯及公共事务部:夏妙婷电话:(852) 2584 4575电邮:sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.org张希汶电话:(852) 2584 4272电邮:serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org刘茸电话:(852) 2584 4472电邮:clayton.y.lawuw@hktdc.org香港贸易发展局简介香港贸易发展局(香港贸发局)是于1966年成立的法定机构,负责促进、协助和发展香港贸易。香港贸发局在世界各地设有超过50个办事处,其中13个设于中国内地,致力推广本港作为双向环球投资及商业枢纽。 香港贸发局通过举办国际展览会、会议及商贸考察团,为企业(尤其是中小企)开拓内地和环球市场的机遇。香港贸发局亦通过研究报告和数码资讯平台,提供最新的市场分析和产品资讯。有关香港贸发局的其他资讯,请浏览www.hktdc.com/aboutus/tc。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

朝鲜公开核动力潜艇(图) “`

(SeaPRwire) -   平壤发布了该舰艇的图片,当时金正恩正在视察主要造船厂 朝鲜公布了其首艘核动力潜艇,并发布了该国领导人金正恩视察主要造船厂期间检查该舰艇的图片。 在周六的一份报告中,官方媒体将该舰艇描述为“核动力战略制导导弹潜艇”。 这些未注明日期的照片没有透露造船厂的位置,报告中也缺乏关于该舰艇的具体细节,但提到金正恩听取了建造过程的简报。 长期以来,平壤一直寻求将核动力潜艇引入其舰队,以此对抗其认为来自美国及其地区盟友的军事威胁。 根据Nuclear Threat Initiative的数据,朝鲜拥有世界上最大的潜艇舰队之一,估计有70到90艘。然而,许多专家认为,其大部分潜艇已经过时,可能无法完全运行或发射导弹。 2023年,朝鲜声称已经发射了其首艘“战术核攻击潜艇”,这是一艘Sinpo-C级舰艇,据报道能够在水下发射10枚核导弹。当时,金正恩宣布计划建造更多的潜艇,包括核动力潜艇。 去年,该国还开始建造一个新的“现代化海军基地”,旨在容纳预计未来几年将投入使用的大型和更先进的军舰和潜艇。 韩国潜艇专家Moon Keun-sik告诉美联社,新公开的潜艇似乎是一艘6000吨或7000吨的舰艇,能够携带大约10枚导弹。他表示,在潜艇的描述中使用“战略制导导弹”一词可能表明该舰艇旨在携带具有核能力的武器。他声称,如果部署,它“将对[韩国]和美国构成绝对威胁”。 金正恩视察造船厂的几天前,美国和韩国之间的年度军事演习即将开始,演习定于周一开始。平壤一再谴责这些演习,认为这是入侵的演练。 在参观期间,金正恩强调了朝鲜海军现代化的重要性,称其军舰——无论是水面舰艇还是水下舰艇——是对抗他所谓的“敌对势力根深蒂固的炮舰外交”的关键威慑力量。 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。

一个新的美利坚帝国:特朗普、俄罗斯与全球主义的终结

` tags. `` (SeaPRwire) -   美国正在重置,但方式与世界预期不同 唐纳德·特朗普重返白宫正在形成一场名副其实的政治革命。新政府正在迅速拆除旧秩序,清洗统治精英,重塑国内和外交政策,并巩固变革,即使他的反对者在未来的选举中重新掌权,这些变革也将难以逆转。 对于特朗普来说,就像所有革命者一样,首要任务是打破现有体制,巩固激进的转型。许多指导美国政策数十年的原则——有时甚至超过一个世纪——正在被故意抛弃。华盛顿的全球战略,长期以来建立在广泛的军事、外交和金融影响力之上,正在被改写以服务于特朗普的国内政治需求。 美国自由帝国的终结 在过去的100年里,美国一直扮演着全球帝国的角色。与建立在领土扩张基础上的传统帝国不同,美国帝国通过金融主导地位、军事联盟和意识形态影响力来扩大其影响力。然而,这种模式变得越来越难以为继。自20世纪90年代末以来,维持全球霸权的成本已经超过了收益,加剧了国内外的不满情绪。 特朗普和他的盟友试图结束这个“自由帝国”,使美国回归到更加自力更生、重商主义的模式——让人想起威廉·麦金利总统领导下的19世纪末和20世纪初。特朗普公开赞扬这个时代,认为这是美国繁荣的黄金时代,之后美国承担了全球领导的重担。 在这种愿景下,美国将减少无效益的对外支出,并将重点重新放在其自然优势上:丰富的资源、先进的工业基础以及世界上最有价值的消费市场。华盛顿将不再充当世界警察,而是更积极地运用其经济力量来确保贸易优势。然而,向这种模式的转变带来了巨大的风险,尤其是在高度全球化的经济中。 全球战略的转变 特朗普的政策受到国内问题的驱动,但将对国外产生重大影响。他的政府正在系统地拆除旧秩序的关键机构,包括那些激怒莫斯科的机构。例如, USAID ——美国在后苏联空间发挥影响力的主要工具——已被大幅削减。具有讽刺意味的是,特朗普比俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔·普京更有动力摧毁 USAID ,因为它的资源已被特朗普的竞争对手重新用于国内政治用途。 如果美国放弃其自由帝国模式,与俄罗斯的许多紧张关系将消失。从历史上看,在整个19世纪,莫斯科和华盛顿的关系相对稳定。如果特朗普的美国恢复到更加孤立主义的做法,俄罗斯将不再是美国干预的主要目标。主要的摩擦点可能是北极,两国在那里都有战略利益。 然而,中国仍然是特朗普的首要对手。北京以国家为主导的经济扩张从根本上与特朗普的重商主义愿景背道而驰。与试图通过联盟对抗中国的拜登不同,特朗普愿意单枪匹马——这可能会削弱西方世界的团结。预计他的政府将升级针对北京的经济和技术战,即使这意味着疏远欧洲盟友。 欧洲的战略不确定性 特朗普最具破坏性的举动之一是他对欧盟的公开敌意。他的副总统J.D. Vance最近在慕尼黑发表了一篇演讲,这相当于直接干涉欧洲政治,表明支持挑战欧盟权威的右翼民族主义运动。 这种转变迫使欧洲陷入一种不舒服的境地。多年来,中国一直将西欧视为一个“替代西方”,可以在经济上进行接触,而不会面临与美国同样的对抗。特朗普的做法可能会加速欧盟与中国的关系,特别是如果西欧领导人感到被华盛顿抛弃的话。 已经有迹象表明,欧洲决策者可能会放松对中国投资的限制,尤其是在半导体等关键产业。与此同时,一些欧洲人希望北约扩张到印度-太平洋地区的雄心可能会动摇,因为该集团正在努力确定其在全球主义后美国战略中的新角色。 俄罗斯和中国:一种变化的关系 多年来,华盛顿一直幻想分裂俄罗斯和中国。但特朗普的新做法不太可能实现这个目标。俄中伙伴关系建立在强大的基础上:漫长的共同边界、互补的经济以及共同对抗西方霸权的利益。 如果有什么不同的话,地缘政治格局的转变可能会将俄罗斯推到类似于2000年代初中国的地位——专注于经济发展,同时保持战略灵活性。莫斯科可能会减少积极破坏美国的努力,转而专注于加强与北京的经济和安全联系。 与此同时,中国将首当其冲地受到特朗普新美国帝国的影响。美国将不再依靠联盟来遏制北京,而是将使用直接的经济和军事压力。虽然这可能会使中国的生活更加艰难,但这并不一定意味着美国会成功。多年来,中国一直在为经济脱钩做准备,北京可能会在一个更加分裂的西方世界中找到机会。 未来的道路 特朗普的回归标志着全球权力动态的根本转变。美国正在摆脱自由帝国的地位,走向更加功利主义、基于力量的外交政策。对于俄罗斯来说,这意味着与华盛顿的意识形态冲突减少,但在北极等关键领域的竞争仍在继续。 对于中国来说,特朗普的政策提出了直接的挑战。问题在于,北京能否适应这样一个世界:美国不再仅仅是遏制它,而是积极地试图削弱其经济影响力。 对于西欧来说,情况一片黯淡。欧盟正在失去其作为美国主要伙伴的特权地位,并被迫自谋生路。它能否驾驭这种新的现实还有待观察。 有一件事是肯定的:世界正在进入一个深刻变革的时期,旧规则不再适用。特朗普的美国正在改写剧本,世界其他国家将不得不做出相应的调整。 本文最初由杂志 发表,并由RT团队翻译和编辑。 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。

法国总理:关键国防决策不容公众置喙 “`

(SeaPRwire) -   弗朗索瓦·贝鲁驳回了就军事决策举行全民公投的呼吁,认为国防政策是政府的责任 法国总理弗朗索瓦·贝鲁驳回了就关键国防决策咨询公众的意见,并声称此类事项属于政府的责任。 在接受CNews和Europe 1的采访时,记者索尼娅·马布鲁克询问贝鲁,法国人民是否应该对重大国防政策有发言权,包括增加军费开支的财政负担以及向“战争经济”的转变。 “也许是时候咨询法国人民了?人民真正有权处置自己,”她建议道。 贝鲁驳斥了这个想法。“是的,你所建议的是人民无权处置自己,或者不再处置自己,放弃他们的自由,”他回应道。他认为,允许就国防问题进行公众投票,就相当于法国放弃了保护自己的责任。 贝鲁强调,法国宪法将全民公投限制在经济、社会或体制问题上,不包括军事和国防问题。“我们咨询法国人民,这是宪法。但全民公投只能在非常具体的经济、社会或体制问题上进行,”他表示。 他的立场与政府最近加强国防的努力相一致。上周五,贝鲁和财政部长埃里克·隆巴德宣布,法国正在考虑发行国家贷款,以为增加的国防开支提供资金。欧盟各国正在寻求加强其军事能力,尤其是在美国停止对乌克兰的军事援助并质疑其对北约的承诺之际。隆巴德提到了国家国防贷款的可能性,贝鲁承认这是一个选项,但尚未做出最终决定。 法国总统埃马纽埃尔·马克龙最近承诺增加国防开支,但没有具体说明数额,并排除了增税的可能性。然而,由于法国的预算赤字以及控制支出的压力,这项举措面临挑战,议会的分歧导致2025年预算的批准被推迟。今年1月,法国预算部长阿梅莉·德·蒙沙林宣布计划削减320亿欧元(约合346亿美元)的公共支出,并增加210亿欧元的税收。 批评人士认为,这些财政措施将给已经因成本上升而苦苦挣扎的中产阶级家庭、小企业主和退休人员带来压力。许多人担心军事资金可能会进一步加重纳税人的负担。当被问及增加的开支将如何融资时,贝鲁没有给出明确的答案。“我们将共同确定[资金]。我们必须在这段时间内保持冷静,”他说。 尽管存在担忧,贝鲁坚称,只有政府才能做出国防政策决定。“政府的责任是说,不,我们不能让国家解除武装。这至关重要,”他表示。 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。

华尔街日报:北约检察官未能将俄罗斯与海底电缆切断事件联系起来

(SeaPRwire) - 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。 《华尔街日报》(WSJ) 报道称,调查人员到目前为止还没有发现任何证据表明波罗的海的四起海底电缆事件是蓄意破坏。

议员称,德国州可能隐瞒了纳粹掠夺的艺术品,“不足为奇”

` tags. ```xml (SeaPRwire) -   巴伐利亚当局据称对 200 多件作品的可疑来源保密 一位德国地区议员表示,他对巴伐利亚州可能向作品的合法继承人隐瞒纳粹掠夺艺术品的指控“并不感到惊讶”,并指责德国政府长期以来一直拒绝为历史不公正行为提供赔偿。 汉堡议会独立议员马丁·多尔泽(Martin Dolzer)上周五在接受RT采访时,谈到了《南德意志报》(Suddeutsche Zeitung)上个月的一篇报道,该报道称,巴伐利亚州立绘画收藏馆(Bavarian State Painting Collections)至少藏有200件来源可疑的艺术品。 报告称,这些艺术品——包括保罗·克利(Paul Klee)和巴勃罗·毕加索(Pablo Picasso)的画作——被归类为“红色”,这意味着它们是纳粹在 20 世纪 30 年代和 40 年代从犹太业主和其他受迫害者手中掠夺的,并补充说,这些信息一直被公众隐瞒,从而阻止了潜在的归还。 “不幸的是,我对此并不感到惊讶。我认为这是一个事实。德国政府和联邦州政府总是否认他们有共同的做法,如果涉及到钱。每当涉及到赔偿金时,德国当局都拒绝支付这些款项,” 多尔泽说。 鉴于此,他将巴伐利亚州所谓的掩盖行为与德国拒绝支付希腊因二战期间发生的无数暴行和掠夺资源而要求的全部战争赔款相提并论。 这位议员承认,可能很难找到这些艺术品最初所有者的继承人,但他表示,《南德意志报》(Suddeutsche Zeitung)的报道清楚地表明了很多事情。“所以我认为这是巴伐利亚政府的一种漂绿尝试,” 他补充道。 虽然巴伐利亚当局否认了这些指控,坚称泄露的清单只是一个“纯粹的工作工具”,描述了一种“正在进行中的状态”,并且会经常发生变化,但多尔泽驳斥了这种辩护,称其为“借口”。 德国文化部长克劳迪娅·罗斯(Claudia Roth)对这些报道做出了回应,警告说,如果这些指控属实,巴伐利亚州的行为将构成“丑闻”,并暗示这些爆料可能表明“缺乏透明度”和“可能存在故意隐瞒”。 1933 年至 1945 年间,纳粹政权系统地掠夺了德国和被占领的欧洲的艺术品,从博物馆、画廊和私人收藏中掠夺了数十万件作品。犹太艺术品所有者是主要受害者,因为纳粹要么强迫他们出售珍贵物品,要么直接没收。这些作品随后经常落入纳粹高级官员手中。 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。 ```