PALO ALTO, CA, Sept 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, Inc. (NanoQT), a quantum computing company pioneering ultra-low-loss nanofiber cavity-QED interconnects for quantum processors, today announced the first closing of its $14 million Series A financing. Phoenix Venture Partners (PVP), an existing investor, led the round with participation from Brevan Howard Macro Venture Fund, a new investor. WASEDA University Ventures, Inc. (WUV), JAFCO Group Co Ltd, Mirai Creation Fund III (SPARX Asset Management Co., Ltd.), and Keio Innovation Initiative, Inc. (KII), each existing investors, also participated.NanoQT’s Proprietary Nanofiber-CavityThe financing follows more than US$20 million in government R&D grants across Japan and the United States that support NanoQT's roadmap. "An interconnect engineered for QPUs is the missing link in today's market and will soon be a major bottleneck to achieving scalable fault-tolerant quantum computing," said Masashi Hirose, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder of NanoQT. "Our proprietary nanofiber-cavity interconnect is highly demanded not only for scaling up quantum computing but also for integrating QPUs with quantum communication capabilities.""We are delighted to continue supporting NanoQT's breakthrough," said Nobi Kambe, Ph.D., Managing General Partner at Phoenix Venture Partners (PVP). "NanoQT has demonstrated steady R&D progress, and we believe the company will deliver a disruptive impact in the quantum computing and networking field." "NanoQT is the best positioned in the quantum field to disrupt interconnects."Why It MattersThe quantum interconnect is an emerging, critical device class-essential not only for modularizing quantum processors but also for extending them into networked and communication-enabled systems. NanoQT's approach is an ultra-low-loss nanofiber cavity that functions as an end-to-end fiber-optic interconnect, enabling extremely efficient conversion of qubit signals into photonic signals-a capability fundamentally grounded in cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED).NanoQT's initial product is highly engineered for neutral-atom QPUs, which today represent one of the most scalable quantum computing architectures. Yet these systems will face per-unit scalability limits within a few years. NanoQT's interconnect provides a path beyond those limits, while also positioning the company to address the emerging quantum repeater market, which is essential for building long-distance quantum networks.Use of Proceeds and Next MilestonesDemonstration of a distributed quantum computing system using NanoQT's interconnect and standard fiber linksProductization of the nanofiber cavity-QED interconnect for neutral-atom QPUsExpansion of engineering and manufacturing capacity in College Park, Maryland, and TokyoAbout NanoQTNanoQT is a quantum-hardware company building ultra-low-loss nanofiber cavity-QED interconnects that physically integrate with quantum processors to enable modular and networked quantum computing as well as compatibility with quantum communication. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with operations in College Park, Maryland and Tokyo, Japan, NanoQT combines Japan-born engineering excellence with a global commercialization strategy.Learn more: www.nano-qt.comContact InformationDai TsukadaHead of Operationsinfo@nano-qt.comSOURCE: Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Sept 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TruMerit, a leader in global healthcare workforce development, is partnering with EnGen, a workforce-aligned English language learning solution, to support foreign-educated nurses and other healthcare professionals in building the language skills to succeed in English-speaking work environments and to flourish in their new communities.This new collaboration enables current and past applicants for TruMerit's credential evaluation services to purchase individual access to EnGen's platform and state-of-the-art tools for building English skills. Through targeted, job-specific English training, learners will boost their confidence, enhance their job performance, and prepare for in-demand roles in healthcare systems facing critical staffing shortages.EnGen's innovative approach blends on-demand, AI-powered instruction with human-mediated support, including live online group workshops and coaching. The solution equips working adults with the English skills needed for specific jobs and career paths, including healthcare roles. Stronger English skills not only help them prepare for required language proficiency tests and licensure exams, but also to grow in their careers and thrive in workplace and community life in their new country.With thousands of foreign-educated nurses and allied professionals arriving in the U.S. each year to help fill staffing shortages in health systems, strong communication skills are a vital asset, enabling better collaboration, patient care, and overall outcomes. In addition to verification of their education and licensing in their home countries-services that TruMerit already provides-U.S. immigration law requires proof of English language proficiency to ensure clear communication across the healthcare teams and protect patient safety."Under TruMerit's expanded focus on healthcare career development, we are determined to help migrating nurses and other health professionals thrive at every stage of their careers. In the U.S., this means having the opportunity to take their understanding of the language from proficiency to mastery," said Dr. Peter Preziosi, President and CEO of TruMerit."We are delighted to be able to work with EnGen to address this challenge by making career-aligned English instruction available through the personalized, mobile-first learning experiences the company offers," he said."By equipping foreign-educated healthcare workers with job-specific English skills, we're empowering them to communicate confidently with patients, deliver high-quality care, and succeed in high-stakes environments-while also thriving off the clock in their communities," said Dr. Katie Brown, EnGen's Founder and Chief Education Officer. "EnGen's approach drives real-world results: 94% of our learners feel more confident using English at work, 93% save time on the job, and 92% have improved their job skills. Another 80% said they can navigate life better. We're proud to partner with TruMerit to help build a stronger, future-ready healthcare workforce."In addition to the healthcare-focused English instruction, EnGen also offers content aimed at helping learners navigate their new life in an English-speaking country, covering topics like social integration, legal, financial, and digital literacy, as well as U.S. citizenship test preparation.Additionally, to help accompanying spouses and other family members adjust, the offers available through TruMerit include special pricing on a family option, under which courses offered by EnGen can be accessed by family members aged 14 and above.About TruMeritTruMerit is a worldwide leader in healthcare workforce development. Formerly known as CGFNS International, the organization has a nearly 50-year history supporting the career mobility of nurses and other healthcare workers-and those who license and hire them-by validating their education, skills, and experience as they seek authorization to practice in the United States and other countries. As TruMerit, this mission has been expanded to building workforce capacity that meets the needs of people in a rapidly evolving global health landscape. Through its Global Health Workforce Development Institute, the organization is advancing evidence-based research, thought leadership, and advocacy in support of healthcare workforce development solutions, including globally recognized practice standards and certifications that will enhance career pathways for healthcare workers.About EnGenEnGen offers an at-scale, AI-powered approach to English instruction, designed to solve a systemic access issue: Adult English learners now represent 1 in 10 working-age adults in the U.S., yet the workforce system serves the needs of just 2% of these workers. A Certified B Corporation, EnGen is filling the gap by partnering with employers, adult educators, workforce development organizations, and state governments to connect job seekers and incumbent workers with English skills, career pathways, and employment in high-demand industries. EnGen's workforce-aligned approach addresses employers' recruitment and retention challenges and advances learners' economic mobility. Learn more at getengen.com.Contact InformationDavid St. Johndstjohn@trumerit.orgSOURCE: TruMerit Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
On September 17, another Wuliangye Grand Restaurant officially opened in Singapore, the "Garden City." Following its establishments in Tokyo and Hong Kong, Wuliangye continues to showcase Eastern flavors to global diners through its "cuisine + fine Baijiu" model. At the opening ceremony, Xiao Hao, a director of Wuliangye Group (Co., Ltd.), delivered a speech on behalf of Chairman Zeng Congqin. He participated in the ribbon-cutting alongside Jia Guangqing, Chairman of the China Baijiu Mingpin Group, and Ni Kun, head of the Singapore project, witnessing the official unveiling of Wuliangye Grand Restaurant in Singapore.
Located in Bugis, Singapore's culinary hub, Wuliangye Dining focuses on Cantonese and fusion cuisine. Upholding the philosophy of "high-quality dishes, an elegant environment, and attentive service," it cleverly combines the fresh, tender, and crisp flavors of Cantonese cuisine with the rich aroma of Wuliangye's fine baijiu. This creates an exceptional taste experience for global diners, allowing them to immerse themselves in the aesthetics of Chinese living amid a vibrant atmosphere. Xiao Hao expressed that the cultural ties between China and Singapore are profound, with longstanding friendships. Six hundred and twenty years ago, Zheng He’s treasure ships brought fine baijiu to Singapore, integrating Chinese flavors into its diverse culinary landscape. Today, Wuliangye travels over 5,000 kilometers across mountains and seas, bringing its 700-year-old traditional brewing techniques to the Lion City, merging the rich aromas of Chinese baijiu with the freshness of Southeast Asian cuisine. This harmony reflects the beauty of Chinese culture, resonating with Singapore’s open and inclusive diversity. Coinciding with the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore, he hopes to use Wuliangye Dining Singapore as a hub to build a friendship bridge for mutual understanding and win-win cooperation, conveying a cultural resonance that transcends time and space.
The opening ceremony also officially launched the Singapore leg of "Wuliangye's Harmony Global Tour." That evening, at the popular bar Binary, the "Lion City Sunset: Tipsy Moments" tasting event for Wuliangye commenced with enthusiasm. Guests raised their glasses in a joyful and warm atmosphere, savoring the rich aroma of Wuliangye’s fine baijiu. Among the highlights was the debut of the 29° Wuliangye “Crush On,” which received high praise for its smooth yet bold flavor. As the sunset hues blended with baijiu aromas, laughter and clinking glasses filled the air, adding warmth to the Lion City night and deepening the emotional connection between Wuliangye and its consumers.
From the first city along the Yangtze River to the Strait of Malacca, the Singapore leg of "Wuliangye’s Harmony Global Tour" continues to write an exciting chapter in the globalization of Chinese baijiu, using harmony as its vehicle. In the future, Wuliangye aims to integrate more openly into the global market, actively taking on the role of a cultural ambassador for Chinese baijiu and a connector of global baijiu cultures. It seeks to express China’s excellent traditional culture in innovative ways, using a more youthful, fashionable, and international language to convey the value concept of "In harmony and symbiosis, we share beauty together" to the world.
Key Takeaways:WORK Medical has formed a new alliance with the Hong Kong Web3.0 Standardization Association and was appointed as the organization’s “council vice chairman.”The company has also entered into a collaboration with Ruijin Hospital’s Wuxi Branch to accelerate the development of a next-generation, AI-driven smart clinical ecosystemHONG KONG, Sep 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hong Kong kicked off a new era in its embrace of virtual assets on Aug. 1 with the official launch of a regulatory and licensing framework for virtual currencies known as stablecoins. A steady stream of Chinese companies has begun experimenting in the city with virtual assets and their underlying blockchain technology since then, covering a wide range of industries.Medical products seller WORK Medical Technology Group Ltd. (WOK.US) became the latest to join that parade, as it unveiled a major new initiative to explore real world asset (RWA) tokenization and related blockchain technology in a partnership with the Hong Kong Web3.0 Standardization Association, which promotes the high-quality development of the global Web3.0 industry through standardization research and efforts.The deal comes just over a year after WORK Medical listed on the Nasdaq, and is part of the company’s evolving “Healthcare + Payment + Technology = RWA + Web3 + AI” strategy. WORK Medical also plans to strategically collaborate with one or more qualified firms from the financial sector, which would provide a key compliance channel for its asset tokenization ambitions.Tokenized RWA, or real-world assets with value that have been digitalized, is projected to surge to over $50 billion by the end of this year, according to a report published in May by digital currency market-making firm Keyrock and tokenization platform Centrifuge. The report also pointed out that tokenized RWA will be dominated by U.S. treasuries, whose value alone will push the sector size to over $28 billion. Three areas for collaborationWORK Medical laid out three main areas for collaboration with its new Hong Kong partner. The first area involves the tokenization of “high-quality assets owned or invested in by WORK Medical,” the company said. It pointed out it can leverage both its status as a Nasdaq-listed company, as well as its expertise and assets related to its medical device business, including AI healthcare assets. It wasn’t more specific, but assets it could probably tokenize might include its receivables, investment products and intellectual property.The second area WORK Medical’s new partnership will explore is equity investments, which could include co-investments or participation in funds and other financial vehicles to accelerate its move into RWA for potential tokenization and achieve shared strategic goals.The third area involves development of RWA technology, which would leverage the Hong Kong Web30 Association’s recently launched RWA registration platform. That platform facilitates collaboration on a range of related functions, including blockchain-based title verification, asset issuance, and cross-chain transactions, while ensuring regulatory compliance and asset security.The company’s recent activities indicate it is already accumulating the expertise to develop and manage such assets. In February, it announced a partnership with another medical device company that included the potential establishment of “joint investment funds to align industrial and financial resources.” It said that partnership could also involve investment in healthcare infrastructure, development of advanced technologies and global acquisitions.WORK Medical’s new partnership puts it at the head of a nascent but rapidly growing wave of Chinese companies looking for new business opportunities in the fast-emerging business of digitalized RWAs. Any company owning or possessing rights to RWAs, both their own and assets owned by others, can technically enter the space.Building smart clinical ecosystemOn Monday, WORK Medical also announced another new partnership with the Wuxi Branch of the Ruijin Hospital-Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Under the partnership, WORK Medical will support Xin Rui Hospital’s efforts to advance hospital informatization. It will also assist in efforts to integrate AI with the hospital’s multimodal medical data, such as text, imaging, and lab results.https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/09/22/3153945/0/en/WORK-Medical-Technology-Group-LTD-Partners-with-Wuxi-Branch-of-Ruijin-Hospital-Shanghai-Jiao-Tong-University-School-of-Medicine-to-Develop-AI-Applications-in-Healthcare.htmlThe two sides plan to enhance WORK Medical’s multimodal AI solutions from single-image to complex data types by leveraging Xin Rui Hospital’s clinical and expert resources. The collaboration aims to develop AI models for diverse healthcare scenarios, establishing a framework for data governance, model training, and clinical translation. WORK Medical Chairman and CEO Wu Shuang said the two new partnerships – with the Hong Kong Web3.0 Standardization Association for RWA innovation and with Xin Rui Hospital for AI-driven healthcare – are strategic moves aimed at unlocking new growth avenues and building long-term value.The company’s inaugural annual earnings report for its fiscal year through September 2024, issued earlier this year, also contains hints that it was dabbling in financial markets, not only through its IPO but also through other investing activities, in the year before its listing.https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/work-medical-technology-group-ltd-reports-financial-results-for-fiscal-year-2024-302377075.htmlWORK Medical’s new alliance could take it in a completely new direction from its core business of producing and selling masks and other medical products like artery compression tourniquets. As the Covid pandemic receded and demand for masks declined, leading to falling prices, the company’s revenue from its mask business fell 69% in its fiscal year through September 2024 to $1.6 million from $5.1 million the previous year. That was partly offset by an 18% increase in its revenue for other medical devices, which rose to $9.4 million from $8 million.Its latest financial report also shows that WORK Medical has engaged in commodities trading, which generated $400,000 in income in its latest fiscal year through September 2024. The company also derived a sizable $15.7 million in cash from financing activities for the fiscal year, up sharply from a year earlier and greater than the $11.5 million in revenue it generated from sales of its core medical products for the year.In the finance sector, supply chain financier Linklogis late last month also formed a partnership with XRP Ledger, the organization overseeing the ripple cryptocurrency, aimed at exploring the digitalization and tokenization of RWA.Source: The Bamboo WorksBy Doug Young Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
EIGHTH EDITION OF THE PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS RECOGNISES PROJECTS WITH DOMESTIC AND CROSS-BORDER ASIAN APPEALSYDNEY, AU, Sept 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PropertyGuru Group, Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, celebrated the Gold Standard of Australian real estate in style with the 8th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia), supported by Sub-Zero and Wolf.Presented across 20 categories, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) distinguished outstanding companies and projects from New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, and beyond. This year marked the inaugural New South Wales gala of the esteemed programme, held at the Shangri-La Sydney.With six wins, Eterno Property Group is the year’s most awarded company, receiving the coveted Best Developer title. Its new project, The Newlands, won two golden statuettes, including the prestigious Best Apartment Development (Australia) award. The company also won for its apartment developments Ode Double Bay and Munro House, as well as the Eterno Head Office.Kuber Projects earned three wins, including Best Breakthrough Developer, accompanied by golden statuettes for its housing developments Kuber Villas, Mandurah and Kuber Villas, Golden Bay.Skyland Group was named Best Luxury Developer (New South Wales), spotlighted by its award-winning Sydney development Eliza Darling Point. Travis Su, managing partner of Skyland Group, received the programme’s first Rising Star award in Australia for championing sustainable luxury and refining low-impact living.Dr. Bay Yeo, founder and group managing director of Exal Group, was honoured as Real Estate Personality of the Year. The distinction celebrates his community-focused projects, including Exal’s remarkable student housing initiatives, combining engineering expertise with sustainable, owner-centric design.This year’s edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) also honoured the country’s sublime waterfront developments, led by The Dunes, Scarborough by Edge Visionary Living and Wanda View by 16MC Developments. Similarly, Eve Residences by Homecorp was celebrated for its impressive ocean views.Queensland projects Maris by MRCB International and Glam by YHY Group garnered honours while Victoria was represented by the award-winning project First Light by DCF Property Group. Third.i Group won for Elevate Hume Place, cited for its direct Sydney Metro access.Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “This year’s winners showcase what makes Australian property stand out internationally—whether it’s for buyers of quality homes, or those looking for a safe and appealing investment. From our Asia Connect events in Melbourne and Brisbane, through to the Sydney gala, we have seen the appetite for Australian real estate remain strong, both at home and abroad. Across modern cities and along stunning coastlines, these award-winning developers are setting new benchmarks for liveability, creating properties in prime locations with the kind of views and surroundings that make Australia a truly iconic destination.”Ivan Lam, chairperson of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) and executive director for international business at Charter Keck Cramer, said: “We applaud this year’s winners on developing and designing the finest real estate in Australia. These achievements address crucial market gaps and dynamic demographic shifts, catering to the modern property seeker’s desire for connectivity, central locations, and proximity to the country’s natural beauty. Our winners have envisioned outstanding built spaces for diverse property seekers, whether they are investors seeking great returns or those pursuing an amazing lifestyle. From master-planned communities to luxurious residences, award-winning Australian developers offer a wide range of choices for everybody.”An independent panel of judges selected this year’s awardees: Ivan Lam; Lui Violanti, vice-chairperson of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) and regional manager for Western Australia at Inhabit Group; Amelia (Dan) Tian, director, W T Newey & Co.; Benson Zhou, director – Hotels, CBD and Metropolitan Sales, State Head – Asia Markets, Savills Australia; Jackson Liew, director, Cameron Chisholm Nicol; Karen Kong, head of property lending, Bendigo Bank; Karl Fu, partner – Asian Markets, Winning Commercial; Michelle Tay, group executive director, The SILC Group; Peter Li, general manager, Plus Agency; Richard Newling Ward, director, BayleyWard; Shanker Ramakrishnan, director, SR Business & Finance Consulting; Shona Leppӓnen-Gibson, president, general manager, Australia Malaysia Business Council Queensland Inc, Australian Leadership Skills Centre; and Steven Yu, founder and CEO, Valorton Group.HLB International Real Estate Group supervised the selection process with oversight by Josh Chye, partner and head of tax at HLB Mann Judd, maintaining the awards’ reputation for fairness, transparency, and credibility.The 8th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) is part of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series, which marks its 20th edition in 2025. The series has expanded over the decades from its home in Thailand to markets such as the Middle East, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam.Top winners of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) will advance to the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final on 12 December 2025 in Bangkok.The 8th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) is supported by silver sponsor Sub-Zero and Wolf; official portal partner PropertyGuru; supporting associations Australasia Property Advisory Association (APAA), Australia Malaysia Business Council – Victoria (AMBC-Vic), Australia Malaysia Business Council – QLD (AMBCQ), and Australian Property Developers Association (APDA); official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners Australian Property Investor, Fang.com.au, Inside Queensland Daily, PhilTimes.com.au, Sydney Today, The Property Tribune, and Your Investment Property; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS8th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia)DEVELOPER AWARDSBest DeveloperWINNER: Eterno Property GroupBest Luxury Developer (New South Wales)WINNER: Skyland GroupBest Breakthrough Developer WINNER: Kuber ProjectsDEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Luxury Apartment Development (New South Wales)WINNER: Ode Double Bay by Eterno Property GroupHIGHLY COMMENDED: Elevate Hume Place by Third.i GroupBest Luxury Boutique Apartment Development (New South Wales) WINNER: Eliza Darling Point by Skyland GroupBest Luxury Apartment Development (Victoria)WINNER: First Light by DCF Property GroupBest Apartment Development (Queensland)WINNER: Maris by MRCB InternationalBest Waterfront Apartment Development WINNER: The Dunes, Scarborough by Edge Visionary LivingBest Low Rise Waterfront Apartment DevelopmentWINNER: Wanda View by 16MC DevelopmentsBest Oceanview Apartment DevelopmentWINNER: Eve Residences by HomecorpBest Connectivity Apartment DevelopmentWINNER: Elevate Hume Place by Third.i GroupBest Completed Apartment DevelopmentWINNER: Munro House by Eterno Property GroupBest Housing Development (Western Australia) WINNER: Kuber Villas, Mandurah by Kuber ProjectsBest Investment Housing DevelopmentWINNER: Kuber Villas, Golden Bay by Kuber ProjectsBest Nature Integrated DevelopmentWINNER: The Newlands by Eterno Property GroupDESIGN AWARDSBest Luxury Apartment Architectural Design (Queensland) WINNER: Glam by YHY GroupBest Office Interior Design WINNER: Eterno Head Office by Eterno Property GroupBEST OF AUSTRALIABest Apartment Development (Australia)WINNER: The Newlands by Eterno Property GroupINDIVIDUAL AWARDSReal Estate Personality of the YearWINNER: Dr. Bay Yeo, Founder & Group Managing Director, Exal GroupRising StarWINNER: Travis Su, Managing Partner, Skyland GroupNOTE: Use of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards logo is limited to the publication of this article only.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS:PropertyGuru’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 GROUP:PropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 32 million property seekers monthly2 to connect with over 50,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, 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 18 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 markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand as well as the region’s biggest and most respected industry recognition platform – PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, events, and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between July 2024 and December 2024.(2) Based on Google Analytics data between July 2024 and December 2024.(3) Based on data between October 2024 and December 2024.(4) Based on data between July 2024 and December 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com Sales & Nominations:Watcharaphon Chaisuk (Jeff), Solutions ManagerM: +66 95 797 0595E: jeff@propertyguru.comMedia & Partnerships:Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.comSales & Nominations:Monika Singh, Solutions ManagerM: +66 87 677 4812E: monika@propertyguru.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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Washington, D.C., Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo, Sept 24, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Meta, SoftBank Corp., IPS Inc., TM Technology Services Sdn. Bhd., PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, and NEC Corporation are collaborating to develop the Candle submarine cable system.Inception CeremonyThe Candle submarine cable system is a 24-fiber pair, 8,000 km submarine cable system connecting Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, scheduled to begin operations in 2028. It will contribute to infrastructure expansion and secure redundant routes to meet the increasing demand for data communications driven by 5G and AI. This cable system will be one of the first in the Asia-Pacific region to use a 24-fiber pair cable, to support the strong demand for communications in the region.Chairperson of the Candle Management Committee, Don Pang, said: "Candle represents a pivotal advancement in fortifying the region’s digital infrastructure. As the need for robust, high-speed connectivity grows, Candle will deliver greater network diversity and resilience along this essential corridor, leveraging state-of-the-art technology. This milestone reflects the deep collaboration among our partners and underscores our shared commitment to advancing digital inclusion and economic opportunity for over half a billion people in the Asia-Pacific region."The comments of each company regarding this matter are as follows."At Meta, we imagine a future where everyone has access to AI, personal superintelligence, and other emerging technologies to improve their lives and connect with each other. This is part of our commitment to seamlessly bring people together no matter where they are in the world."Nico Roerich, Director, APAC Network Investments, Meta."With the rapid advancement of generative AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), the demand for international telecommunications is expected to continue accelerating. CANDLE adopts a 24-fiber-pair architecture, making it one of the core foundations of next-generation social infrastructure that SoftBank is promoting. By integrating with other submarine cables such as JUPITER, ADC, and E2A, we will further enhance the diversity and redundancy of global communications networks originating from Japan, and strengthen Japan’s role as a digital gateway for Asia."Kimimasa Kudo, Vice President and Head of Global Business Division, Enterprise Unit, SoftBank Corp."Our participation in this project reaffirms our commitment to play a significant role in the further development of digital infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region, which is vital to our operations in Japan, the Philippines, and Singapore. With our subsidiary, InfiniVAN, as the landing party in the Baler, Aurora Province on the eastern seaboard of the Philippines, this is one of many projects we have planned in support of developing the Philippines as a connectivity hub in Southeast Asia."Koji Miyashita, CEO of IPS, Inc."TM’s participation in the Candle submarine cable system project demonstrates our commitment to building resilient digital infrastructure that meets the growing demand for digital services and cloud-based, AI-driven innovation across Asia. It strengthens our ability to support hyperscalers, enterprises and global service providers in expanding their footprint across ASEAN, while reinforcing Malaysia’s role as ASEAN’s digital hub. This initiative bodes well with our aspiration to become a Digital Powerhouse by 2030—connecting Malaysia to the world, and the world to Malaysia."Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, TM’s Group Chief Executive Officer"XLSMART will fully support the project and we believe the Candle cable will bring benefits for all consortium parties and Indonesia."Feby Sallyanto, Chief of Enterprise, PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk."NEC is a leading vendor in the submarine cable system business with over 60 years of experience. NEC is particularly strong in leading subsea projects in the Asia-Pacific region, having been responsible for eight optical submarine cable systems connecting Japan and Singapore, including ‘Candle.’ In this project, NEC will participate as a system integrator, providing everything from the manufacture of submarine cables and repeaters to route design, installation, and testing. Through the establishment of a highly reliable communication environment in the Asia region, NEC will contribute to the development of the digital economy."Tomonori Uematsu, Managing Director, Submarine Network Division, NEC Corporation.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
HONG KONG, Sep 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – September 23, Galaxy Payroll Group Limited (Nasdaq: GLXG) ("Galaxy" or the "Company"), a leading global payroll provider, today announced that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq").On March 17, 2025, the Company received a written notification from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications staff, informing the Company that its ordinary shares had failed to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 over the previous 30 consecutive business days as required by the Listing Rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market.Since then, the Company has taken active measures to address this issue and has successfully regained compliance. Specifically, for the last 10 consecutive business days, from September 8 through September 19, 2025, the closing bid price of the Company's ordinary shares has been at $1.00 per share or greater. Accordingly, Nasdaq has formally notified the Company that it has regained compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), and this matter is now closed.Mr. Wai Hong Lao, Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Payroll Group Limited, commented, "We are pleased to have successfully regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement well ahead of the stipulated deadline. This positive momentum reflects growing confidence in our business strategy and operational execution. Our focus remains on driving long-term growth and creating sustainable value for our shareholders."About Galaxy Payroll Group LimitedGalaxy Payroll Group Limited is a leading payroll outsourcing service provider based in Hong Kong. The company specializes in delivering HR and payroll solutions to multinational companies across various industries. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, GLXG operates in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and the PRC, offering payroll outsourcing, employment services, and consultancy to businesses of all sizes.For more information, please visit Galaxy Payroll Group's website: www.galaxyapac.com.Forward-Looking StatementsMatters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The words "believe," "anticipate," "intends," "estimate," "potential," "may," "should," "expect" "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations.For enquiry, please contact Intelligent Joy Limited:Karen DengPhone: (852) 3594 6407Email: pr-team@intelligentjoy.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
HONG KONG, Sep 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – September 23, Galaxy Payroll Group Limited (Nasdaq: GLXG) ("Galaxy" or the "Company"), a leading global payroll provider, today announced that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq").On March 17, 2025, the Company received a written notification from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications staff, informing the Company that its ordinary shares had failed to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 over the previous 30 consecutive business days as required by the Listing Rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market.Since then, the Company has taken active measures to address this issue and has successfully regained compliance. Specifically, for the last 10 consecutive business days, from September 8 through September 19, 2025, the closing bid price of the Company's ordinary shares has been at $1.00 per share or greater. Accordingly, Nasdaq has formally notified the Company that it has regained compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), and this matter is now closed.Mr. Wai Hong Lao, Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Payroll Group Limited, commented, "We are pleased to have successfully regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement well ahead of the stipulated deadline. This positive momentum reflects growing confidence in our business strategy and operational execution. Our focus remains on driving long-term growth and creating sustainable value for our shareholders."About Galaxy Payroll Group LimitedGalaxy Payroll Group Limited is a leading payroll outsourcing service provider based in Hong Kong. The company specializes in delivering HR and payroll solutions to multinational companies across various industries. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, GLXG operates in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and the PRC, offering payroll outsourcing, employment services, and consultancy to businesses of all sizes.For more information, please visit Galaxy Payroll Group's website: www.galaxyapac.com.Forward-Looking StatementsMatters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The words "believe," "anticipate," "intends," "estimate," "potential," "may," "should," "expect" "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations.For enquiry, please contact Intelligent Joy Limited:Karen DengPhone: (852) 3594 6407Email: pr-team@intelligentjoy.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
香港，2025年9月24日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近年来，地缘政治不确定性加剧、全球货币宽松周期频发，黄金的避险属性与金融属性愈发凸显，成为全球央行与投资者的重要配置资产。2025年以来，国际金价持续上扬，不断刷新历史高位，截至9月18日，国际现货黄金价格累计涨约40%。在地缘政治、经济冲突、货币体系动荡等结构性因素未根本改变，迭加央行购金、投资需求等支撑，黄金资产中长期配置价值持续凸显，黄金开采企业将从中受益。紫金黄金国际有限公司（「紫金黄金国际」，股份代号：2259.HK）作为紫金矿业海外黄金资产整合平台，承接了紫金矿业（601899.SH，02899.HK）在中国境外的全部8座黄金矿山，业务覆盖中亚、南美洲、大洋洲及非洲等黄金资源富集区，有望凭借独特优势承接行业红利。9月19日，紫金黄金国际启动港股招股，招股价每股71.59港元，按每手100股计，入场费7,231.19港元，摩根士丹利及中信证券为联席保荐人。收并购能力驱动快速扩张，打造全球市场领先地位过去近20年，紫金黄金国际聚焦高潜力黄金矿山及价值被低估的低品位、难选冶黄金矿山，在南美洲、大洋洲、中亚和非洲等黄金资源富集区完成多起关键收购，迅速搭建起多元化黄金矿山资产组合。这一扩张路径的成功，离不开其卓越的并购能力与紫金矿业的深度协同支撑。依托紫金矿业全球领先的矿业公司地位，借助其丰富的大型金属矿山勘查建设运营经验并辅以自身专业高效的资源并购和勘查能力，紫金黄金国际能够准确识别并收购全球范围内的潜在高价值资产，并在收购完成后以具成本效益方式，积极利用强大的内部能力进行自主地质勘查和开发，从而在不断变化的黄金行业中稳步扩大资源和产量，同时保持低成本和高效率。在并购成本控制上，2019-2024年，紫金黄金国际按黄金资源计的平均收购成本仅约为每盎司61.3美元，较同期每盎司92.9美元的行业平均水平低34%。而在并购后整合环节，公司「识别价值-提升价值」的能力尤为突出，苏里南罗斯贝尔金矿、塔吉克斯坦吉劳╱塔罗金矿和圭亚那奥罗拉金矿等多个收购前亏损的矿山，在收购后1-2年内即实现扭亏为盈，充分验证了其整合效率与运营实力。凭借高效的并购扩张与精益运营，紫金黄金国际的全球市场地位持续提升。截至2024年底，公司黄金储量达27.5百万盎司（856.0 吨），位列全球第九；2024 年黄金产量达1.3百万盎司（40.4吨），排名全球第十一位。2022-2024年，公司黄金产量复合年增长率高达21.4%，在全球大型公司中增速领先，成为行业内名副其实的「增长先锋」。技术与成本优势构筑竞争壁垒 赋能长期盈利增长在黄金开采行业资源品位下降、开采成本上升的趋势下，技术实力与成本控制能力成为企业核心竞争力的关键。紫金黄金国际凭借与紫金矿业的技术协同、自主创新的工艺突破，以及精细化的成本管理，构筑起坚实的竞争壁垒，为长期盈利增长提供强劲支撑。技术层面，紫金黄金国际承袭紫金矿业低品位、难选冶资源开发技术，并广泛利用热压预氧化和生物浸出等专有技术，有效开发利用低品位难处理矿石，显著提升了矿山经济价值。以塔罗金矿为例，该矿矿石含铜、银、砷、碳、硫等多种元素，且金的嵌布粒度微细，开发难度极大，公司针对性开发了含砷含碳金精矿及铜精矿POX工艺技术，解决了金矿难选冶的问题，使其黄金回收率在2022年至2024年由78%提升至81%，2023年建成的精炼厂应用紫金矿业技术后，塔吉克斯坦吉劳╱塔罗金矿产生额外利润约5700万美元。在勘探环节，紫金黄金国际利用控股股东紫金矿业的先进地质勘查技术和自主研发设备，通过整合该等尖端技术和设备，以较低成本实现显著增储。2019年至2025年上半年，公司于此期间运营的矿山的黄金资源量平均勘探成本低至11.7美元╱盎司，远低于同期行业平均的32.3美元╱盎司，持续夯实资源基础。成本控制方面，紫金黄金国际采用紫金矿业独创的「矿石流五环归一」矿山项目管理程序，统筹勘查、采矿、选矿、冶炼和环境保护五大环节，有效降低建设生产成本，实现项目经济社会效益最大化。2024年，公司全维持成本（AISC）为每盎司1,458美元，在全球前十五大黄金开采公司中排名第六低；2022至2024年及2025年上半年，公司运营的七个矿山中，每吨矿石开采成本分别为38.7美元、31.3美元、34.3美元及32.7美元，每吨磨矿选矿成本分别为20.6美元、18.2美元、19.4美元及17.2美元，低成本优势显著。成本优势直接推动盈利水平提升。2022-2024年，紫金黄金国际归母净利润分别为183.7百万美元、230.4百万美元及481.4百万美元，复合年增长率达61.9%，增长势头强劲。2024年股本回报率（ROE）达21.4%，保持较高的资本回报，「技术降本-盈利提升」 的良性循环已经形成。在黄金资产稀缺性加剧、行业集中度提升的趋势下，紫金黄金国际凭借低溢价并购的扩张能力，技术驱动的成本优势、以及与紫金矿业的深度协同，已成长为全球黄金开采行业的增长黑马，展现出强劲的发展韧性与投资价值。当前公司正在港股招股，作为连接全球资本与优质黄金资产的重要目标，有望为市场提供兼具成长潜力与收益稳定性的投资选择。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
