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Future of airport operations to take centre stage at inter airport Southeast Asia conference

17 3 月, 2025

SINGAPORE, Mar 14, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Themed “Airport Operations for Tomorrow”, inter airport Southeast Asia 2025 (IASEA) curated a lineup of conference sessions and the latest innovations to drive conversations on what a sustainable tomorrow looks like for Asia’s airport operations and ground handling industry.From 25-27 March 2025, the 8th edition of IASEA is expected to gather over 4,000 attendees, 150 notable global brands and some 50 industry experts as speakers at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.IASEA 2025 Conference – Mastermind keynotes on shaping the future of airportsSetting the stage for this conference on day 1 (25 March) is the fireside chat titled Reshaping Global Airport Operationsby Patrick Ky, CEO, International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI), an industry leader with nearly three decades worth of aviation experience. Moderated by Glory Wee, Senior Director, Aviation Development Group, Civil Aviation Authority Singapore (CAAS), the session will discuss solutions that improve operational efficiencies and lay the foundation for resilient and future-proof airports.“Globally, Asia Pacific takes the lead as the region with 60% of the total number of airport projects, and the region’s carriers handled 31 million international passengers, which was a 19.8% increase in November 2024 compared to November 2023. Recognising the need to address ground and airspace capacity constraints and manpower shortages, while keeping up with increasing passenger footfall in the region, the International Centre for Aviation Innovation was established in Singapore,” said Patrick Ky, CEO, International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI). “ICAI focuses on research and development projects for next-generation air navigation services, automated and smart airports, and unmanned aviation systems and sustainable aviation. At the upcoming IASEA 2025, I’m excited to share insights into new innovations that will be tested in Singapore before being deployed globally.”This will be followed by keynote sessions led by two of the top 5 airports according to Skytrax’s World Top Airport List 2024. The first keynote, Airports of The Next Decade & Beyond with Shinichiro Motomiya, General Manager, Narita International Airport Corporation, will provide insights into the master plan of Narita International Airport – a case study of the airport of the future, and Airport in Brief: Incheon Airport with Soonil Hwang, Deputy Director of Fast Travel Team, Incheon International Airport Corporation, will cover a deep dive into the airport’s Digital Transformation Project.Shinichiro Motomiya, General Manager, Narita International Airport Corporation, shared, “To ensure that airports can keep up with this surging demand in air traffic today, it’s become paramount for the industry to accelerate conversations on what will make airports sustainable, improve operational resilience and passenger experience. Takethe ‘New Narita Airport’ expansion project as a case in point, which we will share about during the keynote session. The airport development project for the 2030s is looking at consolidating terminals and building a new cargo area to allow for the expected increase of passenger capacity from 57 to 75 million and cargo capacity from 2.4 to 3.5 million tons atNarita International Airport.”Soonil Hwang, Deputy Director of the Fast Travel Team, Incheon International Airport Corporation commented, “We should not shun away from the use of Artificial Intelligence technologies, especially in the aviation industry. At Incheon International Airport, we believe that technology will strike a fine balance between passenger experience and operational efficiency. Hence, we’ve analysed customer demands and drawn a Persona Journey Map to design solutions around it. As we complete Phase 4 of the transformation of Incheon International Airport, it is my pleasure to share at the upcoming IASEA how we’ve identified values such as ‘Convenient Journey’ or ‘Time’ and utilised them to elevate the customer experience.”The morning of the opening day will also see Nguyen Dang Minh, Head of Airport Operations Department, Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) spearhead the next keynote, Vietnam Airport Development Masterplan 2030. Vietnam stands as a leader in the aviation landscape, aiming to expand its airport network to 30 airports by 2030 and a long-term vision extending to 2050 that includes upgrades to increase annual passenger capacity by over 80%. As new airports are being built and existing ones upgraded, Minh will cover the solutions needed to address challenges in ground management, security, and resource allocation that will enable airport operations to evolve alongside Vietnam’s expanding aviation network.Day 2 of the conference will open with the keynote Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursion. With safety as a top priority for the aviation industry, and runway incursions as one of the top five high-risk categories of aviation risks, the session will be led by Mitch Fox, Director, Asia Pacific Centre for Aviation Safety, Flight Safety Foundation, who will cover recommendations from the Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursions (GAPRI) that go beyond simple regulatory compliance. Aside from safety, efficiency and sustainability are the next priorities to drive airports of tomorrow. Brad Moore, CEO, APAC, Swissport International AG, will lead the next keynote Redefining Ground Support Excellence in Asia Pacific to examine how transformative technology, greener practices, and strategic innovation are unlocking new opportunities for ground handling – a critical backbone of the aviation system.Aside from these mastermind keynotes, other industry experts and thought leaders from the airport industry will join the conference, sharing their groundbreaking strategies for transforming terminal and ramp operations to address the challenges of today's demanding and rapidly changing aviation landscape.Some of the conference highlights include1:Using Data Analytics to Optimise Airport OperationsRethinking Passenger Flow: Unravelling the Knot of Terminal CongestionTransforming Baggage Handling: Best Practices for Modern AirportsFuture-Proofing Airport Security: Balancing Safety, Technology & Passenger ExperienceBoosting Operational Resilience: Preparing for the UnexpectedThe full list of speakers can be found here.State-of-the-art solutions at inter airport Southeast Asia exhibitionAs the reference point for the future of airports, IASEA 2025 will stand as a platform to unveil the latest aviation technologies aimed at streamlining workflows, improving sustainability and elevating operational capabilities.Automation will continue to play a pivotal role in ever-growing passenger expectations. SITA’s 2024 Baggage IT Insights reveal that 80% of airports and 66% of airlines have put touchless self-service baggage handling in place, and more investments will continue in 2025. Aligned with this transformation, industry expert Smith Detection will introduce to the Asia market the SDX 10060 XDi, a ground-breaking X-ray scanner, offering highly accurate material discrimination and substance identification based on an object’s molecular structure. Separately, biometrics and digital identity leader NEC will showcase its facial recognition technology, ranked the world’s most accurate in a benchmark test conducted by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology in 2024. ADB Safegate Singapore, who recently clinched awards for Environmental Initiatives, Innovation, Safety, and Business Expansion at the Airport Technology Excellence Awards 2024, will present their award-winning airport management software.Other notable brands to expect on the exhibition floor:Aviaco GSE, CIAS, Colibri Energy, Cobus Industries, Datalogic, ewo, FAAC, Fastcharge, FibreFENCE by Fibre Net Spa, FLEX Industries, GRP Iluminacion, Honeywell, ITW GSE, Japan Radio Co., LEONARDO, Mallaghan, Mototok, NEC, OCEM Airfield, Oshkosh AeroTech, Poltrona Frau, Roypow Technology GmbH, SICK AG, ShinMaywa, Thales, TCR, TLD Asia, Toyota Industries Corporation, TREPEL and Weihai Guangtai. All registered professionals for inter airport Southeast Asia 2025 will be granted free access to exhibition and conference floors. For the latest information on inter airport Southeast Asia, please visit the event website, LinkedIn, or Facebookpages.About inter airport Southeast Asiainter airport Southeast Asia influences and accelerates the transformation of the airport industry in Asia by crafting a unique, 3-day airport trade show for the region.Every odd year, buyers and decision makers from the airports, airlines, ground handlers and the entire Airport community in Asia attend inter airport Southeast Asia to source and experience from the most diverse selection of innovations, technology and equipment for airport terminals and ramp operations.Whatever your strategy or needs - this is the place to be for business, friendship and new trends.25-27 March 2025Marina Bay Sands, Singaporewww.interairport-southeastasia.comAbout RX  RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people.  RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com. About RELXRELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York stock exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX.*Note: Current market capitalisation can be found at http://www.relx.com/investorsMedia contacts (on behalf of RX)Carolyn Kok (carolyn.kok@fifthring.com)Chloe Lim (chloe.lim@fifthring.com) Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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中信资源公布2024年全年业绩 收入大幅增长148.3%至约95.0亿港元

17 3 月, 2025

香港, 2025年3月17日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中信资源控股有限公司（"中信资源"或"公司"，连同其附属公司统称为"集团"；股份代号：1205.HK）公布截至2024年12月31日止年度（"年内"）之全年业绩。业绩稳中向好 收入利润实现增长突破2024年，全球经济增长的不确定性和复杂性依然存在。面对各种挑战，集团积极应对，成功化解风险，推动集团稳定发展，并实现收入利润双增长、双达标、双突破的优异成绩。年内，集团实现营业收入约95亿港元（2023年：约38.3亿港元），同比大幅增长约148.3%；经调整EBITDA约20.8亿港元（2023年：约20.6亿港元）；归母净利润约5.7亿港元（2023年：约5.5亿港元），同比增长约3.8%。截至2024年12月31日，集团资产负债率和有息负债率分别下降至约35.2%和15.5%，净资产收益率约7.2%，整体资产状况优良健康。集团拟派发2024年末期股息每股普通股2.60港仙（2023年：2.50港仙）。油气业务平稳运行 贸易业务成新发展引擎年内，集团油气业务实现作业产量约1,765万桶，权益产量约948万桶，分别同比上升约3.2%和约3.0%；油气业务实现全年营业收入约14.2亿港元（2023年：约14.7亿港元），贡献归母净利润约3.4亿港元（2023年：约6.9亿港元）；油气贸易业务收入达约59.3亿港元（2023年：-），成为集团新发展的重要动能。集团聚焦科技创新，不断提高油气项目勘探与开发管理水平，深挖现有油气项目潜力，同时以精细化油藏管理，提升油藏开发效果，实现增储上产。此外，贸易市场部协同各油田项目因地制宜提升权益油销售价格，拓展月东油田权益油外销渠道，促使当前客户提升原油价格；提前预判北美高硫油输送管道建成的不利影响，完成Seram油田3年期原油销售招标，锁定未来收益；集团将继续积极探索KBM油田新的原油销售渠道和策略，多元化提升权益油市场价值。非油业务成功扭亏为盈 推动合营项目提质增效年内，集团非油业务实现全年营业收入约21.5亿港元（2023年：23.51亿港元）；贡献归母净利润约2亿港元（2023年：净亏损约2.6亿港元），同比实现扭亏，其中完成AWC的股权与Alcoa Corporation的换股交易，实现归母净利润约1.1亿港元。集团稳步推进波特兰铝厂产能恢复建设，签署新EHA电力保障协议，抓住电解铝价格回升的有利时机，深挖降本增效空间。此外，集团充分履行股东权利，积极协调各类资源，协助CMJV煤炭业务解决运力瓶颈问题。中信资源执行董事、主席兼行政总裁郝维宝先生表示："2025年，外部环境仍具有较大的不确定性，挑战与机遇并存。集团将贯彻'夯实存量主业、'投资+贸易'双轮驱动'的经营策略，持续加强增储上产力度，提升产销量规模，持续引入新工艺和新技术，以科技创新赋能集团发展。此外，集团将稳步推进油气贸易业务扩大版图，为将来获取原油生产商一手资源，开展自主实货头寸贸易业务做好充分准备。集团亦将着力打造'小而美'的资源类项目，推进绿电化改造、产业链延伸、探索尖端原铝制造等多领域产业升级的尝试，致力成为资源能源类的专业化上市公司，为各股东及持份者创造长期价值及理想收益。"有关中信资源2024年全年业绩的详情，请参考集团在香港联交所及其网站的全年业绩公告。关于中信资源控股有限公司（股份代号：1205.HK）中信资源控股有限公司自1997年起，在香港联合交易所上市。中信资源的主要业务包括石油和煤的勘探、开发和生产，于铝土矿开采、氧化铝冶炼、电解铝领域的投资及油气贸易。中国中信股份有限公司持有中信资源约59.5%的股权，为中信资源最大股东。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

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CITIC Resources Announces 2024 Annual Results, Revenue surges 148.3% to approximately HK$9.5 billion

17 3 月, 2025

HONG KONG, Mar 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CITIC Resources Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as the CITIC Resources or the Company, or the Group when its subsidiaries are included; Stock Code: 1205.HK) has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the “Year”).Stable operating results with positive outlook.  Breakthrough in revenue and profit growth.In 2024, there remained uncertainties and complexity in global economic growth. Despite such challenges, the Group has taken proactive measures to manage risks and promote its steady development, and thereby accomplished remarkable results as shown by the success in achieving increases in, meeting the targets of, and making breakthrough for, both revenue and profits. During the Year, the Group recorded revenue of approximately HK$9.5 billion (2023: approximately HK$3.8 billion), representing a substantial year-on-year increase of approximately 148.3%, with adjusted EBITDA at approximately HK$2.1 billion (2023: approximately HK$2.1 billion) and profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company of approximately HK$572.6 million (2023: HK$551.8 million), representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 3.8%.As at 31 December 2024, the Group’s gearing ratio and interest-bearing debt ratio decreased to approximately 35.2% and 15.5%, respectively, and the return on net assets was approximately 7.2%, indicative of a strong and healthy overall asset status. The Group proposes to distribute a final dividend of HK2.6 cents per ordinary share for 2024 (2023: HK2.5 cents).Oil and gas business operated smoothly.   Trading business merged as a new growth engine.During the Year, the Group’s oil and gas business achieved an operating output of approximately 17.6 million barrels and an equity production of approximately 9.5 million barrels, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 3.2% and 3.0% respectively. The oil and gas business achieved an annual revenue of approximately HK$1.4 billion (2023: approximately HK$1.5 billion), and contributed approximately HK$338.0 million to the net profit attributable to the ordinary shareholders of the Company (2023: approximately HK$685.1 million). With revenue reaching approximately HK$5.9 billion (2023: -), oil and gas trading business has emerged as a key driver of the Group’s new development.Focusing on technological innovation, the Group has significantly enhanced the efficiency of exploration and development management across its existing oilfields and further explored their potential. Moreover, with meticulous reservoir management, the Group has optimized reserve development, thereby achieving notable increases in both reserves and production output. Meanwhile, the trade and marketing department, applying strategies suitable for the respective local markets, coordinated with various oil field projects to raise the sales price of proprietary oil, expand the export channels of proprietary oil of Yuedong oilfields and prompt existing customers to increase crude oil prices. In anticipation of the adverse impact of the completion of the North American high-sulfur oil pipeline, the trade and marketing department managed to secure the future income through concluding a 3-year crude oil sales bidding of Seram oilfields. The Group will continue to actively explore new crude oil sales channels and strategies of KBM oilfields, in order to enhance the market value of proprietary oil in a diversified manner.Non-oil-and-gas business achieved a turnaround for profits.  Promoted quality and efficiency enhancement of joint venture projects.During the Year, the Group’s non-oil-and-gas business achieved an annual operating income of approximately HK$2.2 billion (2023: HK$2.4 billion) and contributed approximately HK$198.2 million to the net profit attributable to the ordinary shareholders of the Company (2023: net loss of approximately HK$261.2 million) and achieving a turnaround. This improvement was driven by several key initiatives, including the successful completion of the equity transfer of AWC to Alcoa Corporation, which yielded a net profit attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders of approximately HK$114.4 million. The Group also made steady progress in facilitating the capacity recovery of Portland Aluminium Smelter. Through strategic measures such as entering into a new hedging agreement with independent electricity suppliers, the Group capitalized on the favorable market conditions resulting from the rebound in aluminium prices. These efforts not only enhanced operational efficiency but also further reduced costs, positioning the business for sustained growth. In addition, the Group fully exercised its shareholder rights, and actively coordinated resources to assist CMJV’s coal business in resolving capacity bottleneck issues.Mr. Hao Weibao, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CITIC Resources, said, “In 2025, the external environment remains highly uncertain, presenting both challenges and opportunities. The Group will continue with the business strategy of ‘consolidating core existing business and expanding the dual drive in investment and trading’ to increase reserves and output, boost the scale of production and sales, continue to introduce new processes and technologies, thereby empowering the development of the Group through technological innovation. In addition, the Group will steadily broaden the oil and gas trading business, be prepared to obtain first-hand resources from crude oil producers in the future and be ready to engage in the ‘take-position’ physical cargo oil trading business. The Group will also focus on developing ‘small-yet-exemplary’ resources projects, and make efforts on operation upgrades in different aspects, such as pushing forward with green electricity transformation, expanding further into the industrial chain, and exploring cutting-edge raw aluminum manufacturing. Our aim is to continue to develop the Group, be recognized as a professionalized listed company in the resource and energy sector, and to create long-term value and satisfactory returns for shareholders and stakeholders.”For details of CITIC Resources’ 2024 annual results, please refer to the Group’s annual results announcement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Group’s website.About CITIC Resources Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 1205.HK)CITIC Resources Holdings Limited has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1997. Principal activities of CITIC Resources include the exploration, development and production of oil and coal, investments in bauxite mining, alumina refinery, aluminium smelting and oil and gas trading. CITIC Limited is the largest shareholder with about 59.5% interest in CITIC Resources. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.