(SeaPRwire) - 据路透社看到的一份美国国防部报告草案称，据报道已在其与蒙古边境附近三个新建的发射井场部署了100多枚洲际弹道导弹，并且对军控谈判表现出兴趣寥寥。该评估强调了北京方面加速的军事建设，报告称中国正在以比任何其他核武装国家更快的速度扩张和现代化其核力量。中国官员一再驳斥此类发现，称其为"抹黑诋毁中国、蓄意误导国际社会"的企图。当 Digital 就路透社的报道联系五角大楼时，五角大楼拒绝置评。上月，美国总统表示他可能寻求与中国和俄罗斯进行无核化讨论。然而，五角大楼的报告得出结论认为，北京方面似乎无意参与。报告称："我们继续看到北京方面没有意愿追求此类措施或更全面的军控讨论。"根据该评估，中国可能已在靠近蒙古边境的发射井场部署了100多枚固体燃料的东风-31洲际弹道导弹。虽然五角大楼此前已披露了这些发射井场的存在，但并未公开估计其中部署了多少导弹。中国驻华盛顿大使馆没有立即回应置评请求。美国官员表示，报告没有指明新部署导弹的潜在目标，并且在正式提交给国会之前可能还会修改。中国的核弹头库存量在2024年仍保持在600枚出头的低水平，反映出报告所描述的与往年相比放缓的生产速度。尽管如此，北京仍有望在2030年前超过1000枚核弹头。中国表示坚持自卫防御的核战略，并保持。但分析人士称，北京方面的公开信息日益与这种克制相矛盾。"对于一个仍然倡导'不首先使用'政策的国家来说，中国已经越来越习惯于展示其核武库，包括在9月份首次共同展示，" Foundation for Defense of Democracies 中国项目高级研究分析师杰克·伯纳姆说。伯纳姆表示，北京拒绝军控谈判反映了其武器建设的速度。"中国无意锁定长期战略劣势，而完全有意建立与其自认的世界地位相称的武库，与美国并驾齐驱，并可能最终超越美国，"他说。报告还警告称，中国预计到2027年底将能够战而胜之。北京声称这个自治岛屿是其领土，并且从未排除使用武力。报告称，中国正在完善通过"蛮力"夺取台湾的方案，包括从大陆进行远达2000海里的远程打击，这可能扰乱美国在亚太地区的军事行动。这些发现出炉之际，2010年签署的，也是美俄之间仅存的核军控协议《新削减战略武器条约》即将到期。该条约限制双方部署1550枚战略核弹头。"令人惊讶的是，中国目前只在其近期建造的发射井中部署了大约100枚导弹，"章家敦说。"这表明中国人民解放军的资金紧张。"章家敦警告不要在无北京参与的情况下延长《新削减战略武器条约》。"现在不是美国同意与俄罗斯延长《新削减战略武器条约》的时候，"他说。"俄罗斯和中国是事实上的盟友，他们正在联合对付美国。如果中国不参与协议——北京已断然拒绝美国的每一项核军控倡议——任何条约都不符合美国的利益。"路透社对本报道亦有贡献。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。
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Toyota City, Japan, Dec 23, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that all vehicles provided for the 102nd Tokyo-Hakone Collegiate Ekiden Championship (Hakone Ekiden) will be electrified. The race, a relay marathon to be held from January 2-3, 2026, will use BEVs, FCEVs, and HEVs. Fuel will also be switched to plant-derived, low-carbon gasoline, minimizing vehicle emissions, particularly of carbon dioxide, to work toward a more athlete- and planet-friendly race.The Hakone Ekiden is a race with a tradition spanning more than 100 years, dating back to its founding in 1920. Toyota began providing certain operational vehicles in 2003 to help nurture the next generation of young athletes and has supported the event as a sponsor since 2011. Throughout its involvement, Toyota has continually considered how to reduce vehicle emissions to make the race more athlete- and planet-friendly.Toyota is advancing its multi-pathway approach, offering electrified vehicle options tailored to diverse energy circumstances in each country and region and to varied customer needs. Accordingly, the company felt that its diverse lineup of vehicles, including BEVs and FCEVs, could contribute to the Hakone Ekiden.In total, 40 electrified vehicles will be provided for the race. The joint camera truck filming leading runners and the Century serving as a race headquarters vehicle will be provided as original FCEV models. These vehicles are equipped with fuel cells instead of engines and powered by motors that generate electricity through the chemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen. They are extremely quiet and emit only water.Vehicles transporting people and equipment for the race will also be electrified. e-Palettes will serve as emergency response vehicles for all situations, while FCEV Coasters will transport related personnel.Each university team operations vehicle will be an HEV used in combination with low-carbon E10 gasoline, which contains 10% biofuel. ENEOS Corporation will provide E10 fuel made from ethanol derived from non-edible sorghum plants produced through the Research Association of Biomass Innovation for Next Generation Automobile Fuels(*). These initiatives will reduce exhaust gases and carbon dioxide emissions from these vehicles.Sports give people courage and touch their hearts. Toyota, which has supported athletes through various activities since its founding, will continue to help make the Hakone Ekiden a sustainable race that is both athlete- and planet-friendly through these initiatives.(*) Conducting technological research to efficiently produce bioethanol fuel for vehicles to achieve carbon neutrality. The seven member companies are ENEOS, Suzuki, Subaru, Daihatsu, Toyota, Toyota Tsusho, and Mazda.List of Provided Vehicles * : Original vehicles for the raceVehicleFY2026 (Actual)FY2027 (Planned)UnitsRace headquarters vehicleCentury* Century (FCEV)1Race headquarters vehicle (return trip only)Land Cruiser 300Crown Sedan (FCEV)1Chairperson's vehicleCentury GRMNCrown Sedan (FCEV)1Joint camera truckLight-duty truckFlatbed type* Light-duty truck (FCEV)Flatbed type1Competitor bus, joint press busCoaster* Coaster (FCEV)4Luggage vehicleHiAce* GranAce (FCEV)1PR vehicle, press vehicleCrownCrown Sedan (FCEV)4Medical vehicleHiAcee-Palette (BEV)1Emergency response vehicleNoahe-Palette (BEV)3Technical administration vehicleLBX MORIZO RRRZ (BEV)1University management vehicleNoah, VoxyNoah, Voxy (HEV) + E10 (provided by ENEOS Corporation)22 "Achieving zero, and adding new value beyond it"As part of efforts to pass our beautiful "Home Planet" to the next generation, Toyota has identified and is helping to solve issues faced by individuals and overall society, which Toyota calls "Achieving Zero," hoping to help reduce the negative impacts caused by these issues to people and the environment to zero. Additionally, Toyota is also looking "Beyond Zero" to create and provide greater value by continuing to diligently seek ways to improve lives and society for the future.About Beyond Zero: https://global.toyota/en/mobility/beyond-zero/Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiatives: https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
TOKYO, Dec 23, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group has set the corporate strategy of Innovative Total Optimization (ITO), which consists of two pillars: "Group-wide optimization" and "scope expansion," aimed at achieving a "virtuous cycle of high profitability and growth investments." (*1) To realize this, MHI Group is accelerating the development of digital innovation (DI) talent to drive its digital transformation (DX).From DI Talent Development to Result Creation CycleDI development program for all employeesMHI Group comprises approximately 300 companies in Japan and overseas, encompassing a wide range of businesses from design, manufacturing, and construction, to sales, after-sales service, and general services. For such diverse businesses to grow sustainably, it is essential for MHI to strengthen its competitiveness by utilizing AI and other digital technologies.Accordingly, MHI Group is implementing a systematic program for DI talent development encompassing all employees at group companies in Japan and overseas, from general employees to senior executives. Furthermore, MHI is actively promoting open innovation by collaborating with external partners and startups to incorporate the world's leading-edge technologies and expertise. These initiatives will facilitate the formation of a global talent network and contribute to the development of highly skilled personnel.Tiered certification system to visualize growthTo put this into practice, MHI has established the DI talent Certification System. Based on the Digital Skill Standards established by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), MHI regularly updates the corporate group's own human resource model to keep pace with the rapid advancements in digital technology and ensure that it always reflects the latest requirements.There are three levels of certification: Basic, Advanced, and Master. The levels reflect a comprehensive evaluation of each employee's record of training programs completed, status of qualifications, and project experience. In particular, the Master certification is awarded only after a rigorous review by evaluators established by the Digital Innovation Headquarters.(*2)Communities that accelerate transformationTo accelerate DX promotion, MHI has developed communities where employees share knowledge on AI and digital utilization. Specifically, the "Global IT Conference" promotes the use of AI and digital technologies in cooperation with overseas sites; the "AI Salon" holds monthly lectures by experts on AI utilization; and an idea contest gathers innovative business improvement ideas and implements outstanding proposals. As a result, AI and digital utilization are penetrating throughout the company, generating improvement ideas from all business locations.Putting ideas into practiceThrough these community activities, initiatives where employees independently identify issues and shape solutions using digital technologies are expanding. Employees take the lead and work in collaboration with digital specialist organizations to implement an integrated process from problem identification to use case creation, system implementation, and effectiveness verification. Through practice, employees refine their skills and mindset, producing tangible results such as improved operational efficiency and the creation of new business models.MHI Group is accelerating digital talent development for all employees and building a virtuous cycle of DX promotion and value creation through the certification system, education, communities, and practice. Looking ahead, the company aims for the developed DI talent to become the core of DX promotion across the group, driving new value creation and business transformation.(*1) Based on MHI Group's corporate mission of "Combine cutting-edge technology with many years of expertise to provide solutions to the evolving challenges facing the world while enriching people's lives."(*2) MHI Group established the Digital Innovation Headquarters to further accelerate digital innovation to create and provide new value through "smart connections" among its product groups and digital technologies. For more information, see the following press release. https://www.mhi.com/news/22062001.htmlAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
TOKYO, Dec 23, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and EXEO Group, Inc. have built and begun commercial use of graphics processing unit (GPU) servers efficiently cooled by two-phase direct-to-chip cooling (two-phase DLC),(1) the first such system in Japan. The location is EXEO Group's data center. GPU servers are being increasingly used in data centers due to the spread of generative AI, and the high heat generated has become a challenge. The introduction of innovative two-phase DLC addresses this problem safely.Conventionally, the main method for cooling GPUs has been air cooling by means of a heat sink.(2) However, the latest GPUs generate heat in the 1,000 to 1,400W range, making it difficult to achieve stable cooling. The main challenges were as follows.The first problem was that the air-cooled system could not cool the GPU sufficiently, leading to concerns about stable operation, and the potential as a factor for output limitation and failure risk. Two-phase DLC directly dissipates heat by means of a cold plate applied directly on the GPU chip, through which liquid and gaseous coolant is circulated, resulting in a heat transfer rate that is an order of magnitude higher than conventional air cooling. This enables stable operation of GPUs with high heat output, while also reducing the failure risk for the entire system.The second issue was that single-phase liquid cooling systems had a risk of damaging the server in the event of a coolant leak. Two-phase DLC ensures safety by using non-conductive refrigerants that are electrically insulating, and so will not short circuit electrical circuits if a leak occurs, preventing damage to servers and other expensive IT equipment. The system can be used with a sense of security.The third challenge was the increase in power consumption from fans with high air volume, as well as auxiliary cooling equipment, which tended to increase CO2 emissions. The highly efficient heat removal with two-phase DLC reduces the power usage of large fans inside the server. This improves the power factor for cooling and lowers PUE(3), reducing energy consumption and environmental impact, and curbing operating costs and the carbon footprint.(4)EXEO Group, to ensure the high cooling efficiency and stable operation of high-performance GPU servers used for generative AI and other functions, has adopted the two-phase DLC system provided by MHI, and begun actual operation and commercial use for the first time in Japan. The combination of MHI's heating and cooling technology with EXEO Group's expertise in building and operating data centers has led to the realization of a one-stop service for GPU servers.Going forward, the two companies will continue to accumulate technologies for system building and operations, meet the needs of continually expanding large-scale data centers, and based on the technological capabilities of both companies, provide highly reliable, one-stop solutions with low environmental impact for data center facilities, to promote green transformation (GX) in the IT sector.(1) Two-phase DLC (Direct Liquid Cooling) uses both liquid and gaseous refrigerant, circulating coolant directly on the GPU chip to remove heat.(2) A heat sink is a device that efficiently dissipates heat from the heat-generating components in electronic devices and machinery, curbing the temperature rise of components.(3) Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) is an indicator of how efficiently a data center uses power. The closer to 1.0, the greater the efficiency.(4) Carbon footprint is a quantification of the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly and indirectly by individuals, companies, products, and services. About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
香港, 2025年12月22日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中国领先的文旅服务企业 – 印象大红袍股份有限公司（联交所股票代码：2695；新三板股票代码：870608）（「公司」或「印象大红袍」）今日于香港联合交易所有限公司（「香港联交所」）主板挂牌上市，股份代号为2695。根据公司的战略，本次全球发售所得款项净额用于以下用途：23.0%将用于升级《印象‧大红袍》山水实景演出；28.6%将用于创新印象文旅小镇；20.0%将用于取得另一个文化旅游演出项目；11.0%将用于提升品牌形象及扩大业务影响力的宣传工作；7.4%将用于升级票务管理系统及其他软件及10.0%将用作营运资金和其他一般企业用途。本次全球发售圆满成功，标志着印象大红袍发展迈入了依托国际资本市场的全新阶段，成为其拓展品牌影响力、加速战略布局的关键里程碑。展望未来，公司将积极利用上市带来的资本优势与品牌提升，紧紧把握文旅市场消费升级的黄金机遇。募集资金将切实用于核心演出的升级焕新、文旅小镇的业态丰富以及潜在优质项目的拓展，持续夯实「文旅演出+」的协同生态模式。立足新起点，迈向新征程。印象大红袍将承载着投资者的期待，以更加昂扬的姿态，在中国文旅产业高质量发展的浪潮中破浪前行，与所有股东携手共赴未来，共享成长硕果。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Brisbane, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - December 22, 2025) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a business update on the commercialisation progress of THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE.THERMAL-XR®/CoolWorx® USA EPA Approval:The Company is excited to announce it has received and accepted the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") consent notice approval conditions of the Pre-Manufacture Notice ("PMN") for its THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE graphene coating product. The consent notice conditions from the EPA signify a significant milestone in bringing this product to market in the USA, offering energy savings and enhanced corrosion resistance to USA consumers and businesses alike. The EPA's PMN program ensures the safety and environmental soundness of new chemicals and chemical substances introduced into the United States.The first shipment of THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE will be sent to Nu-Calgon for distribution to be re-sold as "Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® powered by GMG Graphene" upon receipt of the fully signed consent notice from the EPA, which is expected early in the new year.GMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "This is a very significant milestone for the GMG business – to now get approval conditions to sell into the largest HVAC coating market in the world – the United Sates of America – through our distributor and partner Nu-Calgon."GMG's Chairman and Non-Executive Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "It is really great for GMG to reach this milestone – for two years, GMG and Nu-Calgon have been progressing through the EPA approval process, and it is great to finally see the consent notice approval conditions come through. This is a big step in the Company's development because the United States is such a big market for air conditioning coatings and Nu-Calgon is a great distribution partner."THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE Development and EPA Approval HistoryMonthSignificant Milestones for THERMAL-XR® powered by GMG GrapheneSeptember 2022GMG acquires THERMAL-XR® manufacturing intellectual property and brand rightsGMG ACQUIRES THERMAL-XR MANUFACTURING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND BRAND RIGHTS AND GRANTS RSUs TO DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)December 2022Verified Improved Heat Transfer by The University of Queensland. VERIFIED IMPROVED HEAT TRANSFER ON ALUMINIUM WITH THERMAL-XR® & MARKET UPDATE - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)February 2023Approval from Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS)GMG RECEIVES REGULATORY APPROVAL TO ENABLE SIGNIFICANT COMMERCIAL SALES - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)April 2023Total available market for THERMAL-XR® estimated by Company to be > US$28.4 billionGMG ANNOUNCES COMMERCIALISATION PROGRESS OF THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)April 2023First order of THERMAL-XR® > $120,000GMG ANNOUNCES COMMERCIALISATION PROGRESS OF THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)May 2023Signing of Distributors for Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia & South KoreaGMG SIGNS THERMAL-XR® DISTRIBUTOR AGREEMENTS IN 4 ASIAN COUNTRIES - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)June 2023Independently Verified Heat Transfer & Energy SavingsGMG ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED HEAT TRANSFER AND ENERGY SAVINGS RESULTS FROM THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)July 2023Signing of Nu-Calgon Distribution for North America – USA, Canada, Mexico, & Caribbean.GMG APPOINTS NU-CALGON AS THERMAL-XR® DISTRIBUTOR FOR NORTH AMERICA - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)August 2023Commissioning of THERMAL-XR® Coating Bulk Blend PlantGMG PROVIDES COMMERCIALISATION PROGRESS OF THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)October 2023Forward Orders > AU$ 400k – Conditional on Import Approvals for some CountriesGMG PROVIDES COMMERCIALISATION UPDATE ON ENERGY SAVINGS COATING THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)December 2023Commissioning of the modular Graphene Production plantGraphene Manufacturing Group Commissions Modular Graphene Production Plant - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)January 2024Canada Approval Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)January 2024Launch of Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® powered by GMG Graphene at Chicago AHR Expo 2024.Launch of Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® powered by GMG Graphene at Chicago AHR Expo 2024.April 2024GMG Provides Commercialisation Update on Energy Savings Coating THERMAL-XR®GMG Provides Commercialisation Update on Energy Savings Coating THERMAL-XR®December 2024GMG Reaches Market Commercialisation Milestone on Energy Savings Coating THERMAL-XR®GMG Reaches Market Commercialisation Milestone on Energy Savings Coating THERMAL-XR® About THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE powered by GMG Graphene:THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE coating system is a unique method of improving the conductivity of corroded heat exchange surfaces and improving and maintaining the performance of new units at peak levels. The process coats and protects heat exchange surfaces while improving and rebuilding the lost corroded thermal conductivity and increasing the heat transfer rate by leveraging the physics of GMG Graphene, resulting in an efficiency improvement and a potential power reduction.THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE is now patented for 20 years in Australia and is expected to be patented in other countries around the world.About GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, the energy savings and enhanced corrosion resistance of the THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE graphene coating product, intentions as to the first shipment of THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE, expectations for receipt of a fully signed consent notice from the EPA. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including the receipt of a fully signed consent notice from the EPA. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation that GMG does not receive or receive on a timely basis the fully signed consent notice from the and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/278794 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND ISTANBUL, TURKEY , Dec 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - USPA Global is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aydinli Hazir Giyim San. Tic. A.S. (Aydinli Group) by HRK Holding A.S. (Saat & Saat). Both entities are licensing partners of U.S. Polo Assn., which is USPA Global's multi-billion-dollar sports brand and the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA). As one of the brand's largest partners, the acquisition of Aydinli provides access to more than 50 countries across Turkey, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa.With this acquisition of Aydinli, Saat & Saat is expanding the company's regional portfolio alongside its very successful watch business by entering the global apparel industry. With more than nearly 450 U.S. Polo Assn. stores and multiple branded digital sites, U.S. Polo Assn. will continue its record growth. Aydinli is currently one of the leading retail powerhouses in the region, with significant growth potential and a well-established sales network spanning monobrand stores, department stores, and e-commerce channels."We would like to congratulate Ramazan Kaya, as Founder and CEO of Saat & Saat, on the recent acquisition of Aydinli," stated J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, who globally manages the U.S. Polo Assn. brand worldwide. "As a long-time partner of U.S. Polo Assn., we believe this strategic transition will provide our global sports brand the opportunity to elevate and expand our business, targeting $1 billion in retail sales across the region in the coming years.""I would also like to personally thank Mr. Seref Safa, Past Chairman of Aydinli, for his leadership and TMSF for their support over the years. Together, we built a strong foundation that will lead to a bright future," Prince added.Following the successful closing process, Ramazan Kaya, CEO of Saat & Saat, will serve as CEO of Aydinli Group."We're proud to take this important step in our long-standing partnership with U.S. Polo Assn., expanding and strengthening our presence in one of the most dynamic retail markets in the world," said Kaya. "This acquisition allows us to accelerate growth, enhance our capabilities, and position both our company and the brand for a powerful next phase in Turkey, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa.""This milestone reflects our shared vision with U.S. Polo Assn. - to elevate an iconic global brand while continuing to innovate and inspire through the lifestyle it represents. The Team at Saat & Saat is energized by the opportunity to shape the future together," Kaya added.The partnership with Aydinli and U.S. Polo Assn. began in 1997, with accelerated growth across the region for nearly 30 years. Among the partnerships, many successes in Istanbul's flagship Istinye Park U.S. Polo Assn. store, completed by Aydinli in 2024. Further, U.S. Polo Assn. has launched nearly a dozen brand-specific websites in the region to enhance digital offerings for customers further and provide easier access to its product offerings, with early results exceeding expectations, reinforcing the authentic connection between the sport and the brand.As one of Turkey and the Middle East's leading casualwear power brands, U.S. Polo Assn. has a retail footprint of more than 1,500 points of sale across more than 50 countries in Turkey, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa. With Turkey and the Middle East being one of the global, multi-billion-dollar sports brand's largest markets, the expectation is that U.S. Polo Assn. will be a billion-dollar brand in this region in the coming years. Globally, the U.S. Polo Assn. brand is in 190 countries and has global retail sales of more than $2.5 billion.U.S. Polo Assn. Global Fall 2025 CollectionRamazan Kaya, Founder and CEO of Saat & SaatU.S. Polo Assn. Storefront in Istinye Park, Istanbul, TurkeyAbout U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the governing body of the sport in the United States, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide.The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.About Saat & SaatSaat & Saat's journey began in 1971 with wholesale watch trading. Established in 1994, Saat & Saat leveraged its extensive experience in wholesale to make a strong entry into distribution and retail sectors. In 2005, the company opened its first retail store at Cevahir Shopping Mall, marking its entry into the retail market, and in 2009, it expanded into online sales with the launch of its e-commerce platform www.saatvesaat.com.tr. With a brand awareness rate of 85%, Saat & Saat offers its products through 163 stores and shop-in-shops, 699 dealers and chain store, its website www.saatvesaat.com.tr, all major marketplaces, and an international distribution network in over 30 countries. With 30 years of experience, Saat & Saat provides "Comprehensive Technical Service" for all brands across Turkey.Media Contacts:U.S. Polo Assn. Global:Stacey KovalskyVice President, Global PR & Communicationsskovalsky@uspagl.comSaat & SaatBerfin Albayrakpazarlama@saatvesaat.comSOURCE: USPA Global Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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李泽湘教授再一次站上IPO舞台。12月19日，希迪智驾正式登陆港交所，成为"商用车智能驾驶第一股"，股票代码3881，此次IPO发行价263港元/股，发行市值115亿港元。至此，联想之星又收获一个天使轮IPO。外界可能不知道，联想之星此前已与李泽湘教授合作多次。2017年，李泽湘教授回到家乡湖南，率队在长沙创办希迪智驾，第一时间便想起了联想之星投资团队。2018年，联想之星携手红杉中国、百度等投资希迪智驾天使轮，此后又在B轮加注，缔造早期科技投资的又一精彩案例。犹记得去年底，小马智行成功登陆美股，轰动一时。而这两个明星自动驾驶项目IPO的背后，联想之星都是早期支持者。若将范围放大，至今联想之星已收获10个IPO，遍布在科技和医疗各个细分领域。"从成立的第一天起，我们就坚持做科技成果产业化。"联想之星总裁、主管合伙人王明耀回忆。放眼中国早期科技投资江湖，这样的身影令人印象深刻。李泽湘教授又一个IPO天使轮投资故事回顾希迪智驾的成长历程，李泽湘教授无疑是当中的关键人物。这位香港科技大学教授，开创了"导师+学生"的天使投资模式，出资鼓励学生们学以致用，培育和孵化了百余家硬科技公司。其中，李泽湘联合一众学者发起的东莞松山湖国际机器人产业基地，后来涌现出海柔创新、库犸科技、云鲸等明星机器人公司，一度掀起VC出差东莞找项目的热潮。"我们是最早一批去松山湖挖项目的投资人。"王明耀回忆。自成立以来，联想之星致力于发现和培养科技创业人才，孵化科技创业企业，推动科技成果产业化的使命，这与李泽湘教授的理念不谋而合。2016年底，联想之星参与海柔创新天使轮融资，由此拉开双方合作的序幕。几乎同一时间，长沙市政府向李泽湘发出邀请，希望他到长沙打造一个类似于东莞松山湖机器人产业基地的孵化平台。后来，李泽湘在长沙建立机器人学院，还牵头成立长沙智能驾驶研究院，也萌生了打造一个智能驾驶平台的想法。彼时，自动驾驶作为AI和汽车深度融合的重大前沿技术，已是联想之星内部确定的投资方向。2017年10月的一天，李泽湘教授给联想之星合伙人高天垚发去信息，"听说你们对自动驾驶有兴趣，长沙智能驾驶的项目我们可以聊聊。"高天垚至今记忆深刻，"李老师带着团队调研，认为能把机器人和AI方面的东西全部融合在这个场景里，于是决定在自动驾驶领域创业。"一开始李泽湘就想好三个大方向，"一、商用车；二、限定场景；三、新能源"。多番交流下来，双方认为这是一个可行的创业机会。很快，李泽湘找来硅谷专家马潍博士，后者是英国萨里大学博士，在机器人、信号处理及汽车行业拥有30多年专业经验。两人决定一起创业，希迪智驾应运而生--一家商用车自动驾驶技术供应商，专注于自动驾驶矿卡及物流车、V2X技术及高性能感知解决方案的研发，总部落在湖南长沙岳麓科技产业园。目前李泽湘担任创始人、董事长；马潍担任联合创始人、副董事长及首席架构师。期间，李泽湘还邀请了从加州大学伯克利分校毕业的胡斯博博士加入希迪智驾，至今担任公司执行董事、CEO。确定性方向加上一支顶级团队，希迪智驾迅速获得众多投资人关注。公司天使轮融资随即敲定--王明耀回忆，当时接触希迪智驾团队的投资人不在少数，竞争激烈，"我们第一时间把天使轮首轮额度锁住。"2018年2月，联想之星投资希迪智驾400万美元。此后，希迪智驾成长速度飞快，成立仅一年多时间团队就发展到200多人规模。2019年，希迪智驾内部提出，仅有单车智能而没有基础设施的支撑，将难以形成自动驾驶系统化的场景落地。因此，作为行业较早布局车路协同的自动驾驶公司，希迪智驾产品逐渐涵盖"聪明的车"和"智慧的路"--以自动驾驶重卡技术，打造无人纯电矿卡、无人驾驶园区物流车，落地无人运输场景；以"车、路、云"全系列车路协同产品，为车联网先导区、双智城市、高速公路提供多类型智能网联解决方案。"我们当时看到这部分业务的可延展性，内部认为矿山业务以及'智慧的车'、'聪明的路'的探索未来将有很大机会。"高天垚解释。2021年8月，联想之星再度对希迪智驾投资3000万元人民币。时至今日，希迪智驾自动驾驶、车路协同、高性能感知三大版块技术与产品均已是业内佼佼者。根据招股书，截至2025年6月30日希迪智驾已向客户交付304辆自动驾驶矿卡及110套独立自动驾驶卡车系统。按2024年的收入计，希迪智驾在中国（包括香港、澳门及台湾）自动驾驶矿卡解决方案市场排名第三。八年历程，希迪智驾成功IPO敲钟，创业者与身后投资人写就又一个创投圈互相扶持的范本。一场投决会，两个明星项目自动驾驶投资版图回顾联想之星布局自动驾驶之路，王明耀和高天垚不约而同提到一场印象深刻的投决会。"2017年11月的一次投决会上，我们同时决策投了小马智行和希迪智驾，投资金额共900万美元。"王明耀透露，当时内部在单个项目投资金额通常为100万-200万美元，这次投决会在联想之星历史上值得铭记。其中，小马智行由彭军和楼天城两位技术大牛联手创立。高天垚依然记得，小马智行北京办公室与联想之星同样位于中关村创业大街，当时投资团队直奔对方的公司而去，联想之星成为小马智行第二轮融资启动后接触到的首家投资机构。"那时公司A轮融资很猛烈，融资金额比较大，投资人也很多。"时间紧张，联想之星同时将小马智行与希迪智驾摆上投决会，意外缔造内部投资史上的一个名场面。"从结果角度，这两个项目比我们预想的发展更快，都带来了很好的回报。"高天垚说到。但这些都是后话。回到故事开始，这是一个极具研究价值的话题：一支早期投资团队何以敢在行业尚处于非共识阶段连续重仓？"这源于我们对当时整个自动驾驶领域的判断和认知"，王明耀坦言，最早外界对自动驾驶的意见并不统一，但联想之星判断未来10到20年，自动驾驶将是一个必然趋势。具体来看，基于在人工智能领域的长期布局，联想之星判断自动驾驶是AI场景落地很重要的方向，"所谓自动驾驶，本质上就是人工智能技术，尤其是早期识别跟决策技术具体落地的一个巨大应用场景"。因此从2014年开始，联想之星便将自动驾驶列为一条重要赛道，投资了包括ADAS、毫米波雷达、AEB（自动紧急制动）、激光雷达等一系列细分领域的公司。"正因为自动驾驶门槛和技术价值很高，所以我们要去投资最顶尖的技术研发团队。"王明耀介绍，在联想之星的投资家族中，不止希迪智驾与小马智行，爱芯元智创始人仇肖莘是南加州大学的博士，集结了一支兼具国际水准的芯片技术领袖与顶级的AI算法专家团队；孔辉科技由中国汽车行业的第一个工程院院士郭孔辉领衔……简单来说，便是从行业中选出那些"更新"与"更精"的项目。创业不易，尤其是自动驾驶这类科技含量高的赛道，企业生存更为艰难。投资之外，联想之星的另一重身份则是通过创业CEO特训班等方式，做创业者身边的"超级天使"，帮助并陪伴一众企业成长。投资界了解到，联想之星投后主要有三方面：一是通过创业CEO特训班帮助项目核心团队成长；二是通过董事会来帮助项目共同确定一些个性化的发展战略；此外，"创业联盟"也持续为创业者提供服务和共享资源，助力企业快速成长。希迪智驾副总裁、智慧矿山事业部负责人刘洲等核心高管都曾参加创业CEO特训班学习。十多年来，随着自动驾驶渗透率不断提升并逐步实现商业化落地，联想之星见证了国内自动驾驶行业从0起步到逐渐成为共识的过程。"随着时间发展，这几年很多产业链相关的赛道开始热起来了。"2021年2月，联想之星领投了乘用车空气悬架系统前装配套供应商孔辉科技Pre-A轮融资。那时，空气悬架还只是高端车型的标配，市场对其可行性的看法也尚未统一。但联想之星笃定，随着新能源汽车渗透率快速攀升并且智能化不断深化，关键零部件商会迎来爆发性机会，于是选择下注。几年之后，联想之星的判断得到验证--新车发布会的"军备竞赛"上，开始频繁出现空气悬架的身影，以孔辉科技为代表的国产空气悬架供应商逐渐成为市场主力。据悉，孔辉科技至今已获得岚图、理想、极氪、长安、阿维塔、埃安、小鹏、奇瑞等16家车企涉及40余个车型的空气悬架系统或空簧总成定点资格。这样的案例还有很多。基于多年深耕，投资团队得以捕捉到更前沿的行业机会，至今已投资了近20家自动驾驶及相关企业，整体投资规模达到数亿元。随着小马智行、希迪智驾相继IPO，耕耘多年的联想之星也来到自动驾驶收获期。中国科技黄金时代一张前沿科技投资版图徐徐展现。交流下来，联想之星内部将前沿科技领域打法归纳为行业深耕，即以人工智能为切入，不断拓展在前沿技术领域的投资广度和深度，并在各领域形成优质投资组合作为细分根据地，不断增加资源红利和认知累积，形成正向循环。人工智能是主线。从2010年起，联想之星便开始布局人工智能，通过投资旷视、思必驰等企业进行AI底层基础技术投资。之后又陆续布局智能硬件、商业航天、机器人、自动驾驶、芯片，以及区块链、量子技术等。在AI方向一脉相承，从而不断扩大联想之星独有的"根据地"。值得一提的是，内部目前在科技领域的重要退出，有80%的价值与AI相关。如今AI时代呼啸而来，新的机会继续涌现。"我们将重点布局AI和各个领域的全面结合。"高天垚透露，具身智能是团队接下来很重要的一个投资方向。同时，还有新技术赋能医疗的新机会--自成立以来，医疗健康便是联想之星三大投资方向之一。耕耘多年，AI医疗，特别是机器人与医疗的结合，已经成为联想之星的特色。目前团队在该领域已投资了精锋医疗、强联智创、长木谷等明星项目。不过王明耀也坦言，眼下具身智能方向的发展才刚刚开始，还远远没有达到"iPhone4"阶段，"机器人最好的解决方案长什么样？还没有定型。在这个时间点上，反而有很多创新性的投资机会可以挖掘。"今年DeepSeek全球爆红，王明耀观察到中国资产重估的一幕。他判断，这种重估对于退出来讲是一件好事，"未来几年可能是我们推动退出的好年景。"正如他预判，过去几个月港股、A股轮番暴涨，诞生一批千亿市值公司，为早期投资人带来一场场回报盛宴。退出任务，眼下摆在所有投资机构面前。王明耀透露，目前已经有近90个项目为联想之星带来正向回报，"其中50%来自IPO，另外50%来自股权转让、项目并购等"。值得一提的是，随着希迪智驾敲钟，联想之星也收获成立以来的第10家IPO，早年科技投资成果逐渐看到回报。尤其是近两年来，联想之星明显进入收获期，IPO项目多起来了--国科天成、小马智行、派格生物、希迪智驾等科技和医疗项目扎堆上市。在中国早期风险投资领域，已成功推动所投企业实现10个及以上IPO的机构并不多见。在这背后，不仅需要跨越完整的经济与市场周期，更依赖于对产业趋势的深刻洞察、系统化的投研能力、长期稳定的资本支持，以及在关键赛道上的持续深耕。不过，王明耀也坦言，过去受资本市场制度限制，早期投资即便眼光准，也得耐心等上七八年，客观上拉长了整体节奏。随着政策端畅通退出渠道，加之中国科技牛市来临，这才有了眼下的收获这一幕。他透露，随着基金步入回报期，所投企业的IPO进程正在加快，预计很快将有15至20家企业实现上市。此外，联想之星新一期基金也即将完成首关。历经行业浮沉，早期投资人往往能更快一步察觉行业变化。王明耀看到，当下的一级市场与三五年前已经完全不同。"从项目成长的生态角度看，走过早期投资，后续的融资主要由各地国资参与，这是新业态。"身处其中，大家正在不约而同地调整姿态。陪企业走过最初最难的路，助推科技成果产业化，这是中国创投行业正在扮演的角色。随着中国科技企业开始走向世界舞台，它们身后的投资人伙伴也渐渐浮出水面。联想之星联想之星创立于2008年，目前管理着11支、总额50亿人民币的早期投资基金，已投资400个项目。作为联想控股的早期投资和孵化板块，联想之星植根联想近40年来的创业经验和资源积累，为创业者提供早期投资＋深度孵化的特色服务，做创业者身边的"超级天使"。早期投资：主要投资于前沿科技、医疗健康、TMT三大领域，积极布局智能机器、互联网改造传统产业、生物技术、医疗器械等前沿领域。深度孵化：管理和运营"创业CEO特训班"，为广大创业者提供专业实战的公益创业培训。此外，"创业联盟"持续为创业者提供服务和共享资源，助力企业快速成长，共创联想之星创业生态圈。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LUXURIOUS DEVELOPMENTS, SPANNING PRIME DISTRICTS IN THE UAE AND COASTAL CITIES IN SRI LANKA, SET NEW BENCHMARKS IN REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCEBANGKOK, Dec 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards recognised real estate excellence from Sri Lanka and the Middle East today during the International Luncheon at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.Home Lands Group of Companies won the coveted titles of Best Developer and Best Lifestyle Developer at the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka). The developer was also honoured for the projects Pentara Residencies - Thummulla Handiya "The Address in Colombo", winner of Best Luxury Condo Development (Colombo); Santorini Resort Apartments & Residencies, Negombo, winner of Best Completed Condo Development; and Bayfonte Marina Resort Apartments & Villas, Negombo, winner of Best Waterfront Condo Development.Other Sri Lankan winners were Groundworth (Pvt) Ltd, recipient of the Special Recognition for Land Investments, and Urbanspace Interiors Pvt Ltd., winner of Best Condo Interior Design for the Pentara Model Apartment.Chedi Hospitality showcased the finest real estate in the Middle East. The luxury hotel group was awarded Best Branded Residential Development (UAE) for The Chedi Private Residences, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “South Asia and the Middle East offer investors and end-users alike compelling value propositions with a variety of property types, including luxury branded residences, curated lifestyle concepts, and more. From prime districts in the UAE to coastal cities in Sri Lanka, these markets present developments that take advantage of their location and visual appeal. This year's winners provide a solid foundation for the next generation of developers to build upon.”Dr. Nirmal De Silva, chairperson of the judging panel of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) and director and CEO of Paramount Realty, said: “Grounded in ambition and shaped by the island's unique natural beauty, Sri Lanka's real estate market deserves these moments of recognition. From the luxury condominiums and waterfront residences of Colombo and Negombo to the masterful interior designs that modernise island living, these achievements not only exemplify real estate excellence but also embrace the distinctive context and character of this remarkable island. Congratulations to all our winners in Sri Lanka.”The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) featured an independent panel of judges, including Dr. Nirmal De Silva; Emeritus Prof. Chitra Weddikkara, managing director of QServe Pte Ltd.; Roshan Madawela, founding director and CEO of the Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT); Nandike D. Samaranayake, chartered architect, AIA (SL); and Stephanie Balendra, director of Homes N Spaces Lanka Properties (Pvt) Ltd.The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Middle East) featured a separate independent panel, composed of Sam Issa, managing director of Realpoint Real Estate Consultancy LLC; Chelsea Elise Perino, managing director of Global Marketing & Communications at The Executive Centre; Imad Damrah, managing director - KSA at Colliers International; James A. Kaplan, CEO of Destination Capital Company Limited; and Stephen Oehme, director of Quantum Analysis PTE LTD Singapore.Dinuk Hettiarachchi, managing partner of HLB Sri Lanka, represented by Nihal Hettiarachchi & Company, Chartered Accountants, supervised the judging process for Sri Lanka. The selection process for the Middle East was supervised by HLB under the leadership of Lavin Nalinababu and Khalid Otain.Winners from Sri Lanka and the Middle East later vied for the Best in Asia titles at the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, also held on 12 December 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.Home Lands Group of Companies was proclaimed Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia) while Pentara Model Apartment by Urbanspace Interiors Pvt Ltd. was awarded Best Condo Interior Design (Asia).The Chedi Private Residences, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates by Chedi Hospitality went on to win the Best Branded Residential Development (Asia) title.The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final honours top winners from the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards’ series of events across Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Mainland China, Malaysia, the Middle East, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) and 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Middle East) are supported by official property portal PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka)DEVELOPER AWARDSBest DeveloperWINNER: Home Lands Group of CompaniesBest Lifestyle Developer WINNER: Home Lands Group of CompaniesDEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Luxury Condo Development (Colombo)WINNER: Pentara Residencies - Thummulla Handiya "The Address in Colombo" by Home Lands Group of CompaniesBest Completed Condo Development WINNER: Santorini Resort Apartments & Residencies, Negombo by Home Lands Group of CompaniesBest Waterfront Condo Development WINNER: Bayfonte Marina Resort Apartments & Villas, Negombo by Home Lands Group of CompaniesDESIGN AWARDBest Condo Interior Design WINNER: Pentara Model Apartment by Urbanspace Interiors Pvt Ltd.SPECIAL AWARDSpecial Recognition for Land InvestmentsWINNER: Groundworth (Pvt) Ltd2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Middle East)DEVELOPMENT AWARDBest Branded Residential Development (UAE)WINNER: The Chedi Private Residences, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates by Chedi Hospitality 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, & Sponsorships:Udomluk Suwan, Sales DirectorM: +66 87 699 4433E: may@propertyguru.comMedia & Partnerships:Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.comPiyachanok Raungpaka, Senior Media & Marketing Services ExecutiveM: +66 94 887 5163E: piyachanok@propertyguru.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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Singapore – December 22, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – Asia Pricing Professionals (APP), the leading pricing and commercial excellence community in Asia-Pacific, today announced a major expansion of its professional development, certification, and community platform for 2026. The expanded portfolio positions APP as the region’s most comprehensive ecosystem for pricing, value management, and revenue excellence.
Central to the 2026 expansion is a strategic partnership with the Professional Pricing Society (PPS), connecting global best practices with regional execution to support individuals, teams, and organizations as pricing evolves into a strategic, AI-enabled business capability.
Comprehensive Pricing Training & Global Certifications
From 2026, APP members will gain access to 100+ on-demand pricing courses through its collaboration with PPS, covering the full pricing and monetization lifecycle — from foundational principles to advanced real-world application.
The curriculum spans:
Pricing strategy and value creation
Pricing analytics and data-driven decision-making
Execution, governance, and price realization
Negotiation and deal pricing
SaaS and XaaS monetization models
AI-enabled pricing and advanced analytics
Organizational design and change management
In addition, APP will offer globally recognized certifications, including the Certified Pricing Professional (CPP®) designation — the only worldwide credential synthesizing the art and science of pricing — and a new AI Pricing Certification, designed to help professionals apply artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively in pricing, forecasting, and commercial decision-making.
Two Flagship APP Conferences in Singapore (2026)
As part of its expanded offering, APP will host two one-day flagship conferences in Singapore in 2026, bringing together senior pricing, commercial, and revenue leaders from across Asia-Pacific.
APP Conference 1
5 March 2026 | Singapore
Theme: Smart Value: AI and the Future of Pricing & Revenue Growth
The conference will explore how AI, analytics, and advanced pricing capabilities are transforming value creation, pricing decisions, and sustainable revenue growth.
Key topics include AI-driven pricing, predictive analytics, price corridors, deal pricing, execution excellence, and ethics and governance in AI-enabled pricing.
APP Conference 2
15 October 2026 | Singapore
Theme: Total Revenue Excellence: Integrating Pricing, Profitability & Commercial Performance
This event will focus on breaking organizational silos between Pricing, Sales, Finance, Revenue Management, and Commercial Operations to drive end-to-end revenue and profit performance.
Key topics include deal desk design, discount discipline, KPI alignment, commercial operating models, and scaling revenue excellence across regions.
Face-to-Face Training & Regional Networking
Immediately following each conference, APP will deliver in-person, instructor-led training programs in Singapore on 6 March and 16 October 2026. These hands-on sessions focus on applied execution and advanced case work, and both count toward CPP® certification credits.
In the second half of 2026, APP will also launch its “Five Big Cities” Networking Tour, with events planned in:
Bangkok
Jakarta
Manila
Shanghai
Singapore
Each event will feature curated networking, practitioner roundtables, and thought leadership discussions, strengthening APP’s role as a regional connector between local markets and global best practices.
An Integrated Pricing Ecosystem for Asia-Pacific
Together, APP’s training, certifications, conferences, live programs, and regional networking form a single integrated ecosystem designed to:
Build pricing and commercial capability at scale
Bridge theory with real-world execution
Support career progression and organizational maturity
Advance ethical, data-driven, and AI-enabled pricing across Asia-Pacific
About Asia Pricing Professionals (APP)
Founded in 2010, Asia Pricing Professionals is a not-for-profit community dedicated to advancing pricing, value management, and commercial excellence across Asia-Pacific. APP connects practitioners, leaders, and organizations through education, certification, events, and peer collaboration.
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