Paramount/CBS(SeaPRwire) - 熟悉《Star Trek》系列1990年代作品的粉丝都知道,卡达西人(Cardassians)在《Star Trek: The Next Generation》和《Star Trek: Deep Space Nine》开始之前,与星际舰队(Starfleet)至少战斗了十五年。这个臭名昭著的外星物种至今仍是标志性的、具有现实意义的,并深深植根于《TNG/DS9》时代对反映现实地缘政治的寓言故事的巧妙处理中。但你知道卡达西人是何时以及如何首次被引入的吗?在《TNG》第四季的深处,正值其黄金时代,该剧向我们展示了卡达西人,仿佛我们一直都认识他们。如今,这种巧妙的“追溯性连续性修改”(retcon)在一个经久不衰的剧集中得到了很好的体现,不仅因为其讲述的故事,还因为它巧妙地重新定义了星际舰队的现状。“受伤者”(The Wounded)于1991年1月28日播出,紧随粉丝喜爱的“数据日”(Data’s Day)之后。后者成功地让观众相信Keiko()一直是船员中长期存在的平民成员,尽管她是在与Miles O’Brien(Colm Meaney)结婚时才被介绍的。在系列科幻剧尚未成为常态的时代,《TNG》已经完善了随意引入新角色,然后立即利用我们对他们新建立的亲近感的技巧。例如,早期的第四季剧集“家人”(Family)就是通过一次性呈现Picard的兄弟、侄子和嫂子来做到这一点的。Maxwell舰长(Bob Gunton)和Picard舰长(Patrick Stewart)在“受伤者”中对峙。| Paramount/CBS这种以角色为中心的叙事方式很大程度上来源于剧本编辑Michael Piller,他从第三季开始,将许多《TNG》剧集聚焦于特定角色。“受伤者”出人意料地是一集关于O’Brien总工程师的剧集。尽管O’Brien是《TNG》中一个深受喜爱的角色,后来成为《Deep Space Nine》中的重要常驻角色,但他并非主要演员。选择聚焦于他对叛逆的Benjamin Maxwell舰长(Bob Gunton)的复杂忠诚感是很有趣的,因为《TNG》不仅追溯性地引入了一个强大的外星种族,而且是通过一个配角的角色研究来做到这一点的。“受伤者”的设定非常出色:进取号(Enterprise)本应与一艘卡达西飞船会面,但很快得知另一艘星际舰队飞船凤凰号(Phoenix)一直在攻击卡达西飞船。我们了解到Picard在星际观察者号(Stargazer)上时也曾与卡达西人作战,因此卡达西人突然变得很像《原初系列》(The Original Series)中的罗慕兰人(Romulans);他们是老敌人,现在与联邦(Federation)达成了不安的休战。但叛逆的Maxwell声称卡达西人正在密谋什么,他正在炸毁他们的飞船以阻止这一切。“受伤者”是第二集以O’Brien夫妇为主角的剧集。| Paramount/CBS虽然这个设定听起来像是一集充满动作的剧集,但几乎所有的相位枪和光子鱼雷都是在屏幕外发射的。这里的紧张感都深植于个人层面;O’Brien正在处理多年前与卡达西人作战留下的PTSD,而Maxwell则彻底崩溃了,他的整个家庭都在一次卡达西人的袭击中丧生。Gunton本可以将Maxwell演绎成一个单调的疯子,但你却能感觉到他确实是崩溃了。这位演员曾是,你可以在他所有的场景中感受到真实的军事训练(和真实的痛苦)。唯一能让Maxwell停止他的恐怖统治的人是O’Brien,他与Maxwell一起唱了一首古老的爱尔兰赞美诗,这首歌被认为是纪念许多损失的。这个温柔的时刻传达出一种感觉,即Maxwell仍在打一场早已结束的战争,尽管他最终被证明卡达西人确实在密谋什么,但破坏脆弱的和平并非他的职责。Picard和Gul Macet,第一个由Marc Alaimo饰演的卡达西人。| Paramount/CBS随着“受伤者”的结束,《TNG》获得了卡达西人这些新的冷战战士,他们是《Star Trek》神话中一个重要的组成部分,将塑造《Deep Space Nine》并帮助开启《Voyager》。Alaimo对Macet的演绎非常出色,以至于他后来在《DS9》中饰演了反复出现的反派Gul Dukat,一个角色启发了他在《Starfleet Academy》中塑造自己的反派。然而,三十五年前,“受伤者”只是又一集聚焦于特定角色的《下一代》(Next Gen)剧集。它扩展了进取号(Enterprise)的大家庭,并让我们深入了解了那些并非我们无畏英雄的、饱受困扰的星舰舰长。但随着卡达西人的巧妙引入,这一集也将《The Next Generation》带入了更黑暗、更具道德争议的领域,不仅为它的一些最伟大剧集,也为几年后《Deep Space Nine》的设定奠定了基础。对于一小时的电视节目来说,这还不错。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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New Line Cinema(SeaPRwire) - 悲伤真的会消失吗?还是它只是潜伏着,等待再次爆发?失去挚爱是人生中最深刻的经历之一,在乔纳森·格雷泽2004年的电影《重生》(Birth)中,安娜()仍在消化失去丈夫肖恩十年之痛。但她开始向前看,找到了一个深爱她的伴侣约瑟夫(丹尼·休斯顿),并接受了他的求婚。尽管安娜有些不情愿,但在她准备迎接人生的新阶段时,内心深处却涌动着一丝期待。然而,在一个晚上,在她的订婚派对上,一个10岁的男孩(卡梅隆·布莱特饰)出现在安娜的公寓,声称自己是肖恩的转世。这听起来荒谬,但这个孩子知道一些关于安娜和肖恩关系的事情,而他本不该知道。他的坚定和所知让安娜开始质疑一切,并在思考这种不可能的情况下,重新陷入悲伤的绝望。 《重生》(Birth)是一部耐心、如画般且令人困惑的电影。格雷泽本人将其描述为,这相当准确。它的前提是高概念的,但当你观看时,一切都感觉扎根于现实。现在,体验它比以往任何时候都容易,因为 Criterion 发布了。
《重生》(Birth)上映时反响如何?简而言之,非常糟糕。它于2004年在威尼斯电影节首映,而新闻发布会(通常是文明、安静的活动)却产生了。它因其令人不适的主题引发了一些争议,尤其是一场安娜和年幼的肖恩一起洗澡的场景(他们实际上并没有一起裸体拍摄,尽管电影营造了这种错觉)。威尼斯首映的消息迅速传开,《重生》(Birth)从一开始就注定失败。这部电影全球票房仅为2390万美元,而预算为2000万美元。当时的评论家也相当负面。杰克·马修斯称其“老套、迟缓”且“难以置信”,而在,大卫·丹比则表示《重生》(Birth)是“杰出才华与荒谬想法的离奇结合”。并非全是负面评价(罗杰·埃伯特尤其赞不绝口),但它在上的评分仅为42%。布莱特后来出演了《暮光之城》系列电影,而劳伦·白考尔饰演安娜的母亲,则无需介绍。 | New Line Cinema为什么现在看《重生》(Birth)很重要?尽管反响不佳,《重生》(Birth)却积累了一批邪典追随者。自《重生》(Birth)之后,格雷泽执导了两部备受赞誉的电影:《皮囊之下》(Under the Skin)(2013)和《利益区域》(The Zone of Interest)(2023),后者还获得了奥斯卡奖。这鼓励人们回顾他电影作品中被认为是失误的这部电影。那些愿意观看《重生》(Birth)的人将获得一个华丽、奇异且引人入胜的世界。很多电影——尤其是在流媒体上——正在变得越来越简单化,但《重生》(Birth)鼓励你思考你所看到的一切,并在片尾字幕结束后继续思考。从更实际的层面来看,新的4K版本看起来非常棒。摄影师哈里斯·萨维德斯运用如画般的构图,效果令人难忘,每一个阴影都经过精心设计,富有感染力。有一个令人惊叹的跟踪镜头,最终以安娜在歌剧院的特写结束,仅此一点就值回票价。在这个镜头中,安娜消化着她已故丈夫可能归来的启示,在兴奋、不安、恐惧、紧张和困惑之间摇摆不定。妮可·基德曼在《重生》(Birth)中的表现非常出色,她的表演是我见过最杰出的悲伤刻画之一。这种情况对每个人来说都很艰难,但基德曼的表演脱颖而出。 | New Line Cinema《重生》(Birth)4K蓝光版有哪些新功能?这个版本中没有大量新功能,但它们都引人入胜。有一部幕后花絮纪录片,以及2004年查理·罗斯对基德曼和格雷泽的长时间采访。亮点,特别是对于对电影摄影感兴趣的人来说,是对萨维德斯电影摄影的深入探讨,由摄影机操作员克雷格·哈根森和第一助理摄影师埃里克·斯瓦内克解释。此外,光盘附带的小册子中还有奥利维亚·莱恩的一篇深思熟虑的文章。以下是 Criterion 的完整功能列表: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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SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。导演乔纳森·格雷泽监督并批准的全新4K数字修复版,配有5.1环绕声DTS-HD Master Audio音轨一张以Dolby Vision HDR呈现的4K UHD电影光盘,以及一张包含电影和特别花絮的蓝光光盘2004年对格雷泽和演员妮可·基德曼的采访关于电影制作的新纪录片,包含幕后花絮以及对格雷泽、制片人和演员的采访关于电影摄影的新节目,包含对摄影机操作员克雷格·哈根森和第一助理摄影师埃里克·斯瓦内克的采访预告片适用于聋哑和听障人士的英文字幕
TOKYO, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announces that it has been recognized as a Tokyo Sports Promotion Company for fiscal 2025 under the certification program administered by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. This marks the 11th consecutive year of recognition for the Group, following its initial certification in fiscal 2015.The Tokyo Sports Promotion Company Certification System was established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in fiscal 2015, under which companies and organizations that actively promote employees’ participation in sports and engage in social contribution activities related to sports are certified as Tokyo Sports Promotion Companies. In fiscal 2025, 427 companies in Japan received certification, bringing the total number of certified companies to 656.At TANAKA, in addition to initiatives aimed at promoting employee health and enhancing internal communication, the Group is engaged in supporting the promotion of sports as part of its commitment to contributing to the realization of an inclusive society and the creation of a healthy society.Externally, TANAKA continues its sponsorship activities as an official partner of the Japan Blind Football Association (JBFA). The Group also served as a category sponsor for awards and ceremonies at the LIGA.i Blind Soccer Top League 2025. Through these initiatives, TANAKA supports the wider adoption and development of sports while working to deepen understanding of parasports and to promote a society that respects diversity.In addition, as part of health promotion measures for employees and their families, TANAKA implemented the “TANAKA Health Challenge 2025.” This employee participatory initiative allows participants to select from multiple health and exercise-related challenge items that can be incorporated into daily life according to individual lifestyles, and to work on them over a designated period. The program focuses primarily on activities such as walking and stretching, which help address a lack of physical activity and improve lifestyle habits, thereby encouraging greater health awareness and positive behavioral change. Through these efforts, TANAKA contributes to the prevention of lifestyle-related diseases and the maintenance of both physical and mental health.These ongoing initiatives have been recognized, leading to the Group’s certification for the 11th consecutive year.TANAKA will continue its efforts to promote health through sports and to engage in social contribution activities on an ongoing basis.About TANAKASince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,591 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2024 were 846.9 billion yen.TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.TANAKA Corporate Websitehttps://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/Press inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.https://www.tanaka.co.jp/support/req/other_contact_e/index.htmlPress release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/doc/20260128.pdf Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
Amazon Prime Video(SeaPRwire) - 电视剧和电子游戏系列《辐射》都建立在诸如独立、西部片和美国梦等主题之上。但美国并不是这个世界中唯一的国家,尽管在废土上穿梭于众多派系和避难所时很容易忘记这一点。《辐射》第二季第七集以一个完全发生在另一个国家的场景开始,它揭示了一个巨大的背叛和《辐射》历史中一个隐藏的篇章。以下内容包含《辐射》第二季“交接”的剧透。库珀·霍华德曾参与的安克雷奇战役导致了地缘政治上的重大举措。| Amazon Prime Video这一集以两名女子在雪林中奔跑并被追逐的镜头开始。当其中一人中枪时,我们得知了她们的身份:现在是独眼、未来的33号避难所监督者斯特芙,以及我们得知是她母亲的女人。她的母亲中枪了,她告诉斯特芙,无论谁挡路,都要不惜一切代价到达美国。“他们不是人类,”她说。“他们是美国人。”这解释了前一集中最大的一个揭示:切特在一个抽屉里发现了一个暗格,里面装着斯特芙的末日前的钱包和身份证,一张将她标记为加拿大人的临时身份证明。但比加拿大身份更令人震惊的是卡片上对加拿大的称呼:“美利坚合众国吞并领土加拿大”。《辐射》第二季中看到的揭示斯特芙真实出生日期和国籍的身份证。| Amazon Prime Video在《辐射》的正史中,有一个外国一直被塑造成敌人:中国。我们在库珀·霍华德关于安克雷奇战役的闪回中看到了这一点。在中国于2066年入侵阿拉斯加后,美国向加拿大当权者施压,要求其不断增加军事存在,直到美国完全接管并吞并了整个国家。这有很多好处:美国不仅可以更容易地到达阿拉斯加的前线,美国人还可以利用加拿大广阔的自然资源。当然,在末日之后,随着美国的消亡,其最新的吞并领土也不复存在。但是,正如本集所揭示的,几个世纪以来,通过避难所居民代代相传的宣传,反加拿大情绪仍然猖獗。所以斯特芙不仅仅是末日前的“巴德的小伙伴”之一,严格来说她从一开始就不是美国人。还剩下一集,33号避难所如何处理这件事可能会决定剧集本身的未来。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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HONG KONG, January 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum, themed “Capturing the Next Growth Momentum,” and jointly organized by Hong Kong Association of Registered Public Interest Entity Auditors Limited (PIEAA), The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC), The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD), and the Association of Hong Kong Capital Market Practitioners Limited (HKCMP), was successfully concluded this morning. Mr Clement Chan, BBS, MH, JP, Chairman of the Forum cum Chairman of PIEAA; Mr. Paul Chan Mo-Po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of HKSAR, Dr. Kenneth Lam, Chairman of the Forum Organizing Committee cum Executive Deputy Chairman of CHKLC, together with Mr XU Weigang, Director-General, Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, and other distinguished guests, jointly officiated at the forum launching ceremony. The Forum brought together professionals from the capital markets, government institutions, academia, and the financial sector. Together, these great minds discussed the prospects, challenges, and opportunities for the global and Chinese economies in 2026.Under the theme “Capturing the Next Growth Momentum,” the Forum brought together leaders and experts to examine the key forces shaping the future of global finance. Panel discussions focused on the advancement of digital assets and the structural evolution of capital markets, highlighting both tangible progress and emerging opportunities. The keynote address invited participants to reflect on Hong Kong’s unique competitive advantages and the importance of sustaining its relevance within an increasingly interconnected national and international landscape. The event concluded with a lunch session, during which discussions turned to corporate governance and reinforced the enduring importance of integrity, accountability, and foresight as the foundation of sustainable, long-term growth.Mr. Clement Chan said, “2026 marked the third edition of our Forum—a platform established to foster reflection, dialogue, and transformation. We gathered with a shared purpose: to explore how Hong Kong can renew its competitive edge, enhance market sophistication, and capture the next wave of growth momentum amid a rapidly evolving global landscape.“Through candid conversations and thoughtful exchanges, the Forum has sought to inspire fresh perspectives and reinforce the vitality of our capital markets—promoting creativity, inclusiveness, and forward momentum amid technological acceleration and structural change. Guided by professionalism, partnership, and resolve, Hong Kong is well positioned to scale new heights, not only by seizing the next growth opportunity, but by igniting a lasting and self-sustaining momentum for advancement.”Organizers and official guests officiate the opening of the 3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2026.From Left to Right:1.Mr. Arnold Ip, Chairman of the Association of Hong Kong Capital Market Practitioners Limited2.Dr Kelvin Wong, Chairman, Securities and Futures Commission3.Mr. Clement Chan, Chairman of the Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum cum Chairman of PIEAA4.Mr. Paul Chan Mo-Po, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR5.Mr XU Weigang, Director-General, Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR6.Dr. Kenneth Lam, Chairman, Forum Organizing Committee cum Executive Deputy Chairperson, The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies7.Dr David Sun, Chairman, Accounting and Financial Reporting Council8.Mr. Richard Tsang, Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of DirectorsDr. Kenneth Lam added, “Emerging sectors driven by technology, sustainability, and cross-border innovation are reshaping our financial ecosystem, with Hong Kong positioned at the heart of this transformation. However, regulatory vision and policy direction alone are not enough. Meaningful progress also depends on the collective engagement of market participants. This is precisely what the Forum aims to foster—a meeting of minds where ideas are translated into action.“As Hong Kong charts its path forward, gatherings such as this Forum remind us that progress is never a matter of chance, but of choice: the choice to innovate with vision, collaborate with purpose, and persevere with conviction. Only by making these choices can we truly seize new opportunities, ignite fresh momentum, and lead Hong Kong into a new chapter of sustainable growth.”Media Enquiries:Strategic Public Relations Group LimitedBrenda Chan/ +852 2114 4396/ brenda.chan@sprg.com.hkKaren Ng/ +852 2114 4978/ karen.ng@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
HONG KONG, January 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) announced its continued support for outstanding food and nutritional sciences students from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (“CUHK”) for the fourth consecutive year. The 2025-2026 Nissin Foods Scholarship Presentation Ceremony was held today to award scholarships to 11 undergraduate and postgraduate students who excel in their academic pursuits and aim to become future leaders in their industry.Established by the Charity Fund and CUHK in 2022, the scholarship will cover their full tuition fees for the academic year, and is renewable, subject to annual performance review, with the intent to support the students throughout their study period, so that they can focus on their studies without worrying about financial burdens.The four new awardees for the 2025-2026 academic year are: LING Ching and LO Ka Yin from Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences programme, and WU Tao and ZHUANG Jingru from the PhD programme at CUHK. The seven renewed awardees are LEUNG Hau Man, LO Chun Hei, WONG Siu Yu, LAM Tsz Hang and SHUM Wai Hang from the undergraduate programme, and ZHOU Zhengming and ZHOU Dandan from the PhD programme.Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund, said, "At Nissin Foods, we believe that 'Food-related jobs are sacred professions.' Our commitment to cultivating future leaders in the food and nutrition sector remains strong. By supporting these exceptional students, we strive to develop a new generation of professionals dedicated to improving food quality and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Through our partnership with CUHK, we recognise the power of education in changing lives and strengthening communities. These scholarships are not only about investing in individual futures but also improving the overall well-being of society."Professor Anthony CHAN, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, expressed his genuine gratitude for the generous support of the Charity Fund to CUHK, said, "CUHK is committed to nurturing students of competence and compassion, instilling in them a deep sense of social responsibility and preparing future leaders to thrive both locally and globally. Through the Nissin Foods Scholarship, students are empowered to follow their dreams, acquire practical skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. Our collaboration has highlighted how industry support can strengthen the mission of CUHK to coach future socially responsible leaders who will serve Hong Kong and the wider world."Mr. LO Chun Hei, on behalf of all the scholarship awardees, thanked the Charity Fund for its generous donation to support CUHK in setting up the scholarship scheme and presented a booklet of appreciation from the 11 awardees to Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO. He said, "Receiving this scholarship has profoundly impacted each of us. This generous support from the charity fund allows us to dedicate ourselves fully to our studies, bringing us closer to our educational and professional dreams. We promise to honor the generosity by pursuing academic excellence with integrity and giving back to our community."PhotoMr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (middle right), and Professor Anthony CHAN, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK (middle left), attended the 2025-2026 Nissin Foods Scholarship Presentation Ceremony today.There are 11 scholarship recipients for the 2025-2026 academic year. Four awardees from CUHK’s PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences programme (front left to right): WU Tao and ZHUANG Jingru (new); ZHOU Zhengming and ZHOU Dandan (renewed). Seven awardees from CUHK’s Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences programme (back left to right) LING Ching and LO Ka Yin (new); LEUNG Hau Man, LO Chun Hei, WONG Siu Yu, LAM Tsz Hang and SHUM Wai Hang (renewed).About Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity FundThe Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) was set up in September 2020 by way of a trust deed by Nissin Foods Company Limited (Stock code: 1475). The objectives of the Charity Fund are: a) to advance education, teaching, learning, arts, science and academic research; b) to make provision for people in need; and c) to carry out works of a charitable nature that are beneficial to the Hong Kong community. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
香港, 2026年1月28日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品(香港)慈善基金(「慈善基金」)宣布连续第四年支持香港中文大学(「中大」)修读食品及营养科学的优异学生,并于今天举行2025-2026日清食品奖学金颁奖典礼,向11位本科及研究生颁发奖学金,以表扬他们在学业上追求卓越、立志成为未来行业领袖。慈善基金和中大于2022年设立该奖学金,为获奖学生支付学年的全额学费。奖学金可于年度表现审批后续期,希望能够为合资格学生于整个修业期提供资助,确保他们能够专注学业,无须担心财务负担。2025至2026学年四位新的获奖学生分别为:中大食品及营养科学理学士课程的凌静同学和卢珈言同学,以及正就读博士学位课程的巫涛同学和庄景如同学。获得续期奖学金的七位学生分别是:理学士课程的林祉亨同学、岑惠桁同学、梁巧雯同学、卢进晞同学、王筱渝同学,以及正就读博士学位课程的周正明同学和周丹丹同学。日清食品(香港)慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生表示:「日清食品相信『食为圣职』。我们坚守培养未来食品和营养领域领导者的使命。通过支持优秀学生,致力于培养专注改善食品质量和倡导更健康的生活方式的新一代专业人士。我们深信教育具有改变生活和增强社区的力量,并非常荣幸能与香港中文大学继续携手合作,共同推进此愿景。这些奖学金不仅是对个人未来的投资,更是为增进社会整体福祉贡献力量。」香港中文大学副校长陈德章教授于典礼上向慈善基金表达衷心感谢:「香港中文大学一向以培育德才兼备的学生为己任,致力培养学生的社会责任感,孕育关怀社会、放眼世界的未来领导者。日清食品奖学金为学生提供有力的支持,助其追求理想、掌握实用技能,并以其所学回馈社会。这项合作充分体现业界对中大使命的支持,进一步促进具备社会责任感的人才培训,服务香港及国际社会。」日清食品奖学金生卢进晞同学代表全体奖学金生感谢慈善基金捐资襄助中大设立日清食品奖学金,并致送由11位获奖学生共同制作的感谢册予安藤清隆先生。他表示:「这项奖学金对我们每一位而言皆具有深远意义。承蒙慈善基金的慷慨支持,我们得以专注学业,追求知识,并朝着自己的学习与职业生涯目标稳步向前。我们将秉持诚实守信的精神,追求卓越的学术表现,并以实际行动回馈社会。」图片说明日清食品(香港)慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生(中间右)及中大副校长陈德章教授(中间左)今日出席2025-2026日清食品奖学金颁奖典礼。本学年共有11位得奖学生,今年四名正在就读食品及营养科学博士课程的获奖学生分别为:(前排由左至右)新获奖的巫涛同学和庄景如同学,以及获得续期奖金的周正明同学和周丹丹同学。另外,七名正就读理学士课程的获奖学生分别是:(后排由左至右)新获奖的凌静同学和卢珈言同学,以及获得续期奖金的梁巧雯同学、卢进晞同学、王筱渝同学、林祉亨同学和岑惠桁同学。关于日清食品(香港)慈善基金日清食品(香港)慈善基金(「慈善基金」)于2020年 9月由日清食品有限公司(股份编号: 1475)以信托契约的形式成立。慈善基金致力推动教育、教学、学习、艺术、科学和学术研究、援助有需要人士及进行惠及香港社区的慈善工作。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
TOKYO, Japan, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The NTT Group, comprising NTT, Inc., NTT DOCOMO, INC., and NTT DATA Group Corporation, announced today that they will jointly exhibit at MWC Barcelona 2026, the world's largest connectivity event, to be held in Barcelona, Spain, from March 2 to March 5, 2026. At this event, the NTT Group will showcase its technological capabilities and foster deeper connections with leading global companies. Under the unified concept introduced following the corporate identity (CI) renewal on July 1, 2025, the NTT Group aims to strengthen its global brand presence and expand its business internationally. This will be the NTT Group's first joint exhibition in seven years since 2019.Under the theme, “Photonics Unlocks an Intelligent Power-Optimized Future,” the NTT Group will present its initiatives centered around IOWN*1 optical technologies. These initiatives aim to address the anticipated rise in energy consumption resulting from the expanding use of AI by advancing low-power consumption solutions. The exhibition will also feature a range of AI-powered services, solutions, and applications in digital infrastructure, all aimed at enhancing people's lives and business activities, ultimately fostering a more sustainable society.As part of the event, NTT's President and CEO, Akira Shimada, will deliver a keynote speech on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. His presentation will emphasize the transformative potential of IOWN's optical technologies for reducing power consumption, while introducing key initiatives such as the commercialization of photonics-electronics convergence devices and the development of optical quantum computers.Exhibits will be organized into two main themes: “AI-Resilient Infrastructure with Photonics,” which focuses on leveraging optical technologies to build sustainable and energy-efficient infrastructure for an AI-driven society, and “AI-Powered Services and Solutions,” which highlights how AI is applied in real-world use cases today.Under “AI-Resilient Infrastructure with Photonics,” the NTT Group will showcase its latest initiatives surrounding IOWN, photonics-electronics convergence technology that improves energy efficiency in data centers, and optical quantum computing, which enables large-scale computation with less space, high speed, low power consumption, and lower costs. These innovations represent sustainable infrastructure tailored to support the growing adoption of AI. Additionally, the NTT Group will present advancements in the integration of AI within 6G mobile networks, including Network for AI,*2 a concept envisioning seamless coexistence between humans, AI, and robots.Under “AI-Powered Services and Solutions,” the exhibition will highlight initiatives and solutions that drive global transformation across corporate activities and industries by presenting NTT DATA's Agentic AI solution, as well as a DOCOMO's platform that enables remote robot operation and autonomous control through Physical AI. For individual customers, highlights include DOCOMO's new personal AI agent and AI-driven solutions under development that enable immersive entertainment experiences.For details on the exhibition content and an overview of the event, please refer to the appendix and dedicated special website.*3Through its participation in MWC Barcelona 2026, the NTT Group will showcase and promote initiatives centered around IOWN optical technologies to build infrastructure that supports the low power future. Additionally, it will advance efforts to leverage AI in enhancing people's lives and business activities, driving the transformation toward a more fulfilling society.*1 IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) is a concept for a network and information processing infrastructure-including terminals-that leverages innovative, optical-centric technologies to enable ultra-high-speed, high-capacity communications and massive computing resources, while optimizing both individual and overall systems based on diverse data. For more details, please visit: https://group.ntt/en/group/iown/*2 Learn more about DOCOMO's 6G vision and Network for AI here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=tUCFUEuPIRs*3 For the special site, visit: https://www.global.ntt/mwc/About NTTNTT is a leading global technology innovator, providing a broad range of services to both consumers and businesses. As a mobile operator and provider of infrastructure, networks, and services, NTT is dedicated to promoting a sustainable future through cutting-edge innovations. Our portfolio includes business consulting, AI-powered solutions, application services, global networks, cybersecurity, data center and edge computing, all supported by our deep global industry expertise. Generating over $90 billion in revenue and employing 340,000 professionals, we allocate 30% of our annual profits to fundamental research and development. With operations spanning more than 70 countries and regions, our clients include over 75% of Fortune Global 100 companies, alongside thousands of enterprises, government organizations, and millions of consumers.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 91 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Under the slogan “Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness,” DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/About NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Visit us at nttdata.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
The Award Ceremony(Left: MHI Thermal Systems, Right: MHI)TOKYO, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been recognized with awards at the 2025 Energy Conservation Grand Prize awards, organized by the Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ) and sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, the highest award in the Products and Business Models Category (Business Field), for its JHT-Y/JHT-YI series of large-capacity centrifugal chillers adopting a low-GWP refrigerant. In addition, the Oye Plant at the Nagoya Aerospace Systems Works, part of MHI's Commercial Aviation Systems segment, received the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner's Award in the Energy Conservation Case Study Category (Transport Field) for its "Energy Conservation Activities to Achieve MISSION NET ZERO: Endeavors at an Aerospace Parts Factory." The award ceremony was held in Tokyo on January 28th.The Energy Conservation Grand Prize awards are presented to Japanese companies, local governments, and educational institutions, recognizing examples of initiatives for energy savings, as well as highly energy-efficient products and business models. The awards aim to foster greater awareness of energy conservation, promote the widespread adoption of energy-saving products, and contribute to the realization of an energy-efficient world. MHI Thermal Systems has received awards numerous times, including the 2024 Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner's Award for its TEJ35AM electric-driven transport refrigeration unit for the ELF electric truck.(*1)The JHT-Y (constant-speed type) and JHT-YI (inverter type), which received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award this time, are large-capacity centrifugal chillers that utilize the refrigerant HFO-1234yf, which has a very low environmental impact with a GWP(*2) of less than 1. Centrifugal chillers are heat source equipment that generate chilled water with high efficiency. The adoption of a newly designed compressor provides a rated COP(*3) of up to 6.4, while the inverter-equipped model achieves high-efficiency operation with an IPLV(*4) of 8.8, and a maximum COP of 24.9 at partial load. In addition, upgrading to this series from existing products using HFC refrigerants (a CFC substitute), which have high GWP ratings, can reduce electricity consumption and CO₂ emissions by approximately 20% per year. As a result, this series is widely adopted in factories and district heating and cooling systems for air-conditioning and industrial process applications.The Oye Plant, which received the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner's Award, is a historic production facility that includes buildings that are over 80 years old. Since the main wings and fuselages of commercial aircrafts are manufactured under strict quality control, there are many constraints on energy conservation. Under such conditions, in the wake of MHI Group's declaration to achieve its MISSION NET ZERO plan for carbon neutrality by 2040, MHI began implementing energy-saving initiatives under a new system from fiscal 2021. The first stage focused on eliminating waste by conducting energy-efficiency patrols monitoring all equipment in the plant, while in the second stage, the heat treatment furnaces were repaired and automated to enhance the thermal efficiency rate. For the third stage, cross-functional teams developed novel equipment diagnosis tools, and utilized a scientific approach to achieve overall optimization. As a result, in fiscal 2024, MHI achieved energy savings of 18% per unit of output,(*5) and CO₂ reductions of 4,200 tons, compared to fiscal 2021 levels. This efficiency scheme has been standardized, allowing it to be implemented at other locations. Promoting energy conservation with minimal investment while maintaining productivity and quality, the program was recognized for its sustainability, as well as its versatility and spillover effects.Encouraged by these awards, MHI Thermal Systems and MHI will continue to develop technologies and products that further reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to energy efficiency. In addition, MHI Group will leverage the synergies generated by its broad range of business areas to further focus on providing optimal solutions that meet the diverse needs of customers.(*1) For further information on MHI Thermal Systems' 2024 Energy Conservation Grand Prize, see the following press release. https://www.mhi.com/news/25013002.html(*2) Global Warming Potential (GWP) is a coefficient of the greenhouse effect of a gas relative to carbon dioxide (CO2), which has a fixed GWP of 1.0. Smaller values indicate a lower greenhouse effect, and better environmental performance. For further information on the JHT-Y/JHT-YI series, see the following press release. https://www.mhi.com/news/220405.html(*3) Coefficient of performance (COP) is a performance coefficient calculated based on Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS). Higher values indicate greater energy efficiency.(*4) Integrated part load value (IPLV) is an indicator of the efficiency of air conditioning equipment during partial load operation. Higher values indicate greater energy efficiency.(*5) Oil equivalent reduction of 2,074 kiloliters per year. The standardization of the practices at the Oye Plant and implementation at other MHI Group production facilities in Japan is expected to provide total reductions of up to 12,000 kiloliters per year.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 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
Damhead Creek Power StationLondon, UK, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), today announced the successful completion of an upgraded reliability package at the 812MW natural gas-fired gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power generation plant at Damhead Creek Power Station, which is owned and operated by leading power company VPI.The package for the facility at Damhead Creek consists of different elements which combined will achieve better start up response, increased performance and improved reliability. It also includes an upgrade to the turbine control system.These efficiency and reliability upgrades are vital for gas turbines, given that gas-fired power plants are increasingly being used as essential flexible assets that support intermittent renewable energy. This is especially true in countries like the UK, which have a high degree of renewable penetration and where these plants are required to frequently start and stop generation as and when the system needs it.Javier Cavada, President and CEO for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mitsubishi Power , commented: "In today’s power grid, GTCCs are crucial - not only for keeping the lights on for homes and businesses - but also for the scale-up of renewable energy, by delivering flexible and reliable power generation. There is no renewable energy without thermal generation providing the reliability, flexibility and security of supply.This evolved role for gas fired generation is critical - but it is also one that places significant stress on GTCC plants generally and on the gas turbines specifically. The completion of the Upgraded Reliability Package at Damhead Creek will ensure that the plant is able to deliver power to homes in a more efficient and more reliable way for years to come, and in doing so, will ensure a more sustainable grid by supporting the integration of more renewable energy sources."The turbines at the GTCC plant were originally delivered to Damhead Creek by Mitsubishi Power in 2000. After purchasing the plant in 2021, VPI signed a service agreement with Mitsubishi Power to deliver a major programme of investment in the site to improve its efficiency and reliability. This included maintenance, management, parts supply and remote monitoring services for the gas turbines at the GTCC plant, and the delivery of the upgraded reliability package.Damhead Creek Power Station is a natural gas-fired power plant located on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent, England. Commissioned in 2001, Damhead Creek is a key source of flexible power for the South-East of England, serving around 1.1 million households. It is owned and operated by VPI.For more information about Mitsubishi Power and its innovations in the energy sector, please visit: https://power.mhi.com/regions/emea/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
HONG KONG, January 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – At the 2026 CES, Stanford University professor Fei-Fei Li's presentation on spatial intelligence ignited the tech community—AI is transitioning from "text comprehension" to "interacting with the physical world," while a strategic power-play between computing capacity and energy resources has quietly intensified. According to the International Energy Agency, global data center electricity consumption will more than double within five years, surpassing 1,000 terawatts by 2030—equivalent to Japan's total electricity usage. With clean energy yet to fully replace coal as the "stabilizer" of energy supply, 51 WORLD (6651.HK) is injecting core momentum into intelligent coal mining through physical AI technology, bridging the value loop between AI and energy.The dual impetus of policy and market forces is catalyzing a golden era for intelligent coal mining. Seven national authorities have mandated that by 2026, smart technologies must account for at least 60% of China's coal mining capacity, with intelligent equipment replacing over 30% of hazardous positions. The smart coal mining market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 15% from 2024 to 2029, reaching a scale exceeding 30 billion yuan by 2029. Amid this wave, 51 WORLD has delivered an impressive performance through its 51GIM intelligent twin early warning platform, establishing itself as a benchmark for AI-powered energy solutions.At the 2025 People's Craftsmanship Brand Exhibition hosted by People's Daily Online, 51GIM's Intelligent Geological Energy Modeling Platform was honored with the "People's Craftsmanship Product" title, recognizing its groundbreaking technological innovations and proven implementation results. This accolade not only establishes 51GIM as a benchmark for high-quality development in the geological energy sector but also reflects authoritative media's endorsement of its technical prowess and product value. It further validates 51WORLD's commitment to advancing intelligent and high-quality development in the industry through technological innovation. Going forward, 51WORLD will continue to focus on digital twin technology, delivering more premium products to drive the transformation and upgrading of the energy industry, embodying the spirit of technological craftsmanship.Mining faces were once the domain of "experience-based decision-making," where complex geological conditions and hidden hazards perpetually posed risks. The 51GIM platform by 51 WORLD has equipped mines with a "CT scanner." Leveraging its proprietary AES-RT real-time geological base generation technology, the platform integrates disciplines like rock mechanics and mining-induced stress to create high-fidelity 3D dynamic models. These models enable real-time visualization of underground mineral distribution, geological structures, stress transfer, and hydrological changes, ushering in the era of "intelligent mining."The core of AI-powered physics algorithms delivers tangible technological implementation. Unlike basic 3D visualization, 51GIM investigates disaster mechanisms at their root, performing real-time stress distribution analysis and tracing stress transfer pathways to pinpoint disaster targets. At Hongqinghe Coal Mine, this platform achieved over 95% disaster localization accuracy, boosting prevention efficiency by 70%. It transformed mining management from a "scattergun" approach to precision-targeted governance, dramatically reducing safety risks while optimizing resource utilization through improved mining strategies. This provides an industry-wide replicable model for intelligent disaster prevention.The deep integration of AI and energy is reshaping industrial landscapes. As Li Feifei's spatial intelligence blueprint gradually materializes, 51 WORLD demonstrates through physical AI technology that only by bridging the "bit-to-watt" pathway can the AI energy consumption paradox be resolved. Amid the accelerating wave of intelligent coal mining implementation, this physical AI specialist is leveraging technology as the key to unlock dual dividends in energy digitization and AI-driven sustainability. Its growth story warrants sustained market attention. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
KAWASAKI, Japan, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Tokai National Higher Education and Research System (THERS) today announced the successful development of a new technology to predict solar radiation events [1] and their potential impact. The new technology combines probability estimation and the identification of past similar events based on Fujitsu's Wide Learning explainable AI technology which is part of the Fujitsu Kozuchi XAI service.Solar radiation events have been difficult to predict using simple empirical methods based solely on solar flare magnitude. By leveraging AI, this technology extracts complex causal relationships and presents them in an explainable manner. Furthermore, by presenting past solar radiation events similar to those predicted, based on the extracted conditions, it allows for a comprehensive understanding of the actual impact on daily life and corresponding countermeasures that were implemented during those previous events.With this new technology, Fujitsu and THERS aim to establish an environment for promptly determining future solar radiation risks and countermeasures based on scientific evidence, thereby facilitating optimal operational decisions regarding possible lethal threats to astronauts in activities like extravehicular operations, lunar base planning, and crewed transport for lunar and Martian missions.Moving forward, Fujitsu and THERS will enhance the developed technology to protect vulnerable societal infrastructure including power grids, satellite communications, GPS, and polar flights from space weather impacts, thereby showcasing the efficacy of Fujitsu's Wide Learning and positioning it as a foundational technology for a sustainable and resilient society.Figure: Impacts of solar activity and solar radiation events Overview of the new technology Solar activity, including flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) [2], impacts societal infrastructure by causing communication outages, degrading GPS accuracy, and inducing power grid currents. Additionally, solar radiation events, while more likely with larger solar flares, pose unpredictable and serious threats to astronauts and satellites due to a weak correlation between flare size and radiation dosage, meaning that even relatively small flares can potentially deliver lethal doses of radiation in space.To address these challenges, Fujitsu and THERS have developed the following technologies to improve the accuracy of solar eruptive event predictions and provide scientific evidence for risk assessment in operational settings:1. Technology for estimating the probability of solar radiation events using Wide LearningUtilizing conditions identified by Wide Learning, the technology automatically selects past solar radiation events that are most similar to current predictions This enables operators to quickly understand not only event probabilities but also potential radiation levels and impacts by referencing data from analogous previous occurrences2. Technology for presenting past similar events based on prediction evidence Utilizing conditions identified by Wide Learning, the technology automatically selects past solar radiation events that are most similar to current predictionsThis enables operators to quickly understand not only event probabilities but also potential radiation levels and impacts by referencing data from analogous previous occurrencesAbout FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com