USA EPA Approval Conditions Accepted for Graphene Coating THERMAL-XR(R)
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
Saat & Saat Acquires Turkish Apparel Leader Aydinli Group, Expanding U.S. Polo Assn. Markets Across Turkey, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa
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
MiniMax通过港交所聆讯 冲刺「AGI全球第一股」
香港, 2025年12月22日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 12月21日，国内 AI 知名独角兽企业 MiniMax顺利通过港交所聆讯，距离登陆港股资本市场迈出重要一步，后续将稳步推进其港股上市进程，可预见将成为近期资本竞相抢购的一只重磅新股。据了解，MiniMax是全球领先的通用人工智能科技公司，2022年成立，专注多模态通用人工智能技术研发，已构建文本、语音、视觉全栈技术能力，是全球唯四具备全模态能力的AI公司（其余三家为Google、OpenAI以及字节跳动），其中，MiniMax是唯一一家创业公司。成立仅四年，公司已构建了以文本模型MiniMax M2、视频模型Hailuo 02系列和语音模型Speech 02为核心的全模态模型，与海螺AI及星野、Talkie、MiniMax Agen和MiniMax Audio 产品矩阵，技术实力稳居国际第一梯队。据招股书显示，MiniMax的财务表现呈现爆发式增长：2023年至2024年，MiniMax的营收由350万美元跃升至3,050万美元，同比增长771.43%；从2024年9月止至2025年同期，营收更由1,950万美元一路攀升至5,340万美元，同比增长173.85%，营收激增的背后是技术实力与市场认可的双重加持。研发支出方面，截止2025年第三季度，MiniMax累积投入约5.8亿美元，仅为OpenAI约1%的累积花销，资本效率表现优异。MiniMax国际化发展程度十分出色。根据公开数据显示，截至目前，MiniMax目前在全球超 200 个国家及地区拥有逾2.12 亿用户，并覆盖超 100 个国家及地区的企业客户以及开发者。凭借过硬的技术实力和清晰的商业化路径，MiniMax赢得阿里巴巴、腾讯、高瓴创投、米哈游、IDG等顶级资本青睐。若成功登陆港股，MiniMax 必将成为「AGI全球第一股」，其后续表现值得万众期待。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
联想之星收获第10个IPO
香港, 2025年12月22日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 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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香港, 2025年12月22日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 12月19日，中国领先的文旅服务企业 – 印象大红袍股份有限公司（新三板股票代码：870608）（「公司」或「印象大红袍」）今日宣布由国际发售和香港公开发售组成，合共36,100,000股股份（视乎超额配股权行使与否而定）的全球发售确定发售价。国际发售和香港公开发售的最终发售价格（「发售价」）均为每股发售股份3.6元。经香港联合交易所有限公司（「香港联交所」）批准后，公司股份预计将于2025年12月22日（星期一）开始在联交所主板上市交易，股份代号为2695。公司拟将全球募集资金净额用于以下用途：升级标志性演出《印象‧大红袍》山水实景演出；创新印象文旅小镇；取得另一个文化旅游演出项目；提升品牌形象及扩大业务影响力的宣传工作；升级票务管理系统及其他软件；营运资金和其他一般企业用途。兴证国际融资有限公司及铠盛资本有限公司为联席保荐人。关于印象大红袍股份有限公司印象大红袍股份有限公司（新三板股票代码：870608）是一家国有文旅服务企业，并于2017年于中国新三板挂牌完成上市。公司业务主要业务分部：(i)演出及表演服务；(ii)印象文旅小镇业务；及(iii)茶汤酒店业务。其中，公司的标志性节目《印象‧大红袍》山水实景演出作为公司的业务的基石，是唯一一个联合国教科文组织世界自然和文化遗产地内进行的现场演出，也是唯一一个与中国传统茶文化历史交织的大型户外实景演出。于2024 年，《印象‧大红袍》按票房收入计在中国所有旅游山水实景演出中排名第三，在所有文化旅游演出中排名第十1。按文旅演出节目产生的销售收入计，公司在2024年中国文旅演出市场排名第八1。1根据弗若斯特沙利文的资料提示本次发售将会受到市场和其他条件影响，因此无法保证是否可成功完成发行及完成时间，实际发行规模和具体条件也可能发生变化。本新闻稿仅为印象大红袍股份有限公司首次公开募股相关信息之目的而提供，并不构成对该证券的出售要约或购买要约或邀请。也不得在任何国家或其他司法管辖区中要约或出售该证券。如果依据该国家或其他司法管辖的证券法，在注册或取得资格前进行此种出售要约、要约购买或销售为非法。本新闻稿并不构成招股章程（包括根据香港法律所定义者），潜在投资者在决定是否投资于公司前，务请细阅公司招股章程内有关公司及建议发售的详细资料。本新闻稿并未经港交所或香港证券及期货事务监察委员会审阅或批准。公司股价可能根据香港法例第571W章「证券及期货（稳定价格）规则」进入稳定期，有关价格稳定详情及其将如何受到香港法例第571W章「证券及期货（稳定价格）规则」已在公司于2025年12月12日刊发之招股章程中披露。本新闻稿由亿万猴财经传讯有限公司代表印象大红袍股份有限公司发布。联系方式：Sabrina / Christopher电话：9464 8907 / 5592 6231电邮：sabrinawong@bmonkey.com.hk / christopher@bmonkey.com.hk Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Sri Lanka and the Middle East’s top real estate achievements recognised at 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards
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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西藏智汇矿业登陆港股：从高原走向国际 独特资源禀赋释放长期增长潜力
香港, 2025年12月19日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 西藏地区知名矿业企业——西藏智汇矿业股份有限公司（下称"西藏智汇矿业"或"公司"，股份代号：2546.HK），正式于香港联合交易所主板成功挂牌上市。此次登陆港股，不仅为公司开启了跨越式发展的全新征程，更凭借其得天独厚的资源禀赋、行业领先的技术实力及坚实可靠的股东支持，让公司的长期投资价值愈发清晰凸显。市场认可踊跃，招股期获投资者积极认购在本次H股全球发售过程中，西藏智汇矿业的股份获得了资本市场的广泛关注与积极认购。截至2025年12月16日公开发售结束，公司此次招股共计录得5248.15倍超额认购，国际发售部分亦获得多家长线基金及机构投资者的踊跃参与，发行首日高开139.47%。这充分反映了大众对公司资源价值、发展战略及西藏矿业板块增长前景的坚定信心。区域市场地位稳固 资源禀赋构筑核心壁垒作为深耕西藏的专业化矿业企业，西藏智汇矿业专注于锌、铅及铜的探矿、采矿、精矿生产及销售的产业链条。依托扎实的运营能力，公司在区域市场中占据重要地位。根据上海有色网的数据，以2024年西藏地区锌精矿、铅精矿及铜精矿的平均年产量计算，公司分别位列第五位、第四位及第五位。稳固的市场地位，为公司持续获取订单、保障营收稳定性奠定了坚实基础，也成为其参与行业竞争的核心优势之一。西藏智汇矿业的核心竞争力首先源于西藏地区得天独厚的资源优势。西藏高原复杂独特的地质构造，为锌、铅、铜等金属矿产资源的形成创造了理想条件，而公司的采矿作业区正坐落于这片资源沃土——西藏那曲市嘉黎县绒多乡。目前，公司运营着一座露天矿场及一个地下矿场，配套建有基地营综合设施、选厂及两座尾矿库，形成了完整的生产运营体系。根据独立技术报告显示，截至2025年7月31日，蒙亚啊矿场地上及地下共拥有矿产资源量估计为16,813.0千吨，锌、铅、铜及银的平均品位为4.70%锌、3.29%铅、0.24%铜及38.0克╱吨银，且所有储备矿石均为品质稳定的原生矿。从服务年限来看，若以露天矿场与地下矿场各承担400.0千吨许可年开采量的一半（即各200.0千吨/年）计算，露天矿场剩余服务年限为8.0年，地下矿场剩余服务年限更是长达31.0年。丰富优质的矿产资源储备与长久的服务周期，叠加区域独特的地理资源特征，为公司持续稳定生产提供了充足保障，支撑其长期释放增长潜力。体系化业务运营体系 股东优势赋能长远发展西藏智汇矿业构建了覆盖探矿、采矿、精矿生产至销售的全流程业务运营体系，形成体系化产业布局。公司核心产品包括锌精矿、铅精矿及铜精矿，凭借稳定的品质与供应能力，建立了多元化的客户合作网络。同时，公司客户群画像清晰，从精炼到产出精矿后续分销业务，将产品精准对接至终端国有大型冶炼企业，或上市公司等需求方。系统化布局及雄厚的客户资源，一方面赋予公司对生产各环节成本、质量的强把控力，有效抵御原材料价格波动、供应链中断等风险，保障盈利稳定性；另一方面通过与核心客户的深度绑定，稳定了订单来源，为公司持续拓展市场、提升行业地位提供强劲支撑。强大的股东背景以及基石投资者阵容则为西藏智汇矿业发展注入了稳定动力。在H股全球发售中，公司基石投资者包括，斯派柯（由招金矿业(1818.HK)全资拥有）、GIGA Industries Limited（大湾区共同家园投资有限公司的全资附属公司）、Poly Platinum Enterprises Limited (大湾区共同家园发展基金有限合伙的全资附属公司)。同时，截至最后实际可行日期，西藏智峰与西藏盛源分别持有公司54.12%及44.28%的已发行股本，构成公司的重要股东。其中，西藏盛源作为2009年成立的国有独资企业，目前公司正推进相关注册手续，完成后将由西藏国资委直接全资控股。这种"国有+市场化"的混合所有制结构，既为公司带来了稳定的资源支持与政策理解优势，又保障了企业市场化运营的灵活性，为公司在资源获取、合规经营、战略发展等方面提供了多重保障。人才是技术落地与西藏智汇矿业稳步发展的核心保障。公司打造了一支专注且稳定的专业人才队伍，核心成员均具备丰富的行业经验与扎实的专业能力。截至2025年7月31日，公司拥有5名资深地质专家，其中2名为国家矿山安全监察局认证的安全生产专家，占区内人才的40.0%。这些专家团队深耕西藏多年，不仅熟悉当地的地理环境、地质特征与开采技术需求，更深刻理解本地文化，能够精准应对采矿活动中可能面临的各类复杂问题，为公司的合规运营与技术升级提供了坚实的人才支撑。总体而言，西藏智汇矿业凭借独特的西藏区域地理位置与优质资源储备、稳固的区域市场地位、专业的人才团队及扎实的股东背景，共同构筑了难以复制的资本护城河。随着中国新能源、高端制造等领域对关键矿产资源需求的持续增长，专注于锌、铅、铜等矿产的西藏智汇矿业，其长期投资价值将进一步凸显，有望在资本市场与实业发展的双轨道上实现持续突破。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
A New Benchmark for Specialized Technology Stocks in Hong Kong! CiDi’s Listing Marks a New Chapter in Commercial Intelligent Driving
HONG KONG, December 19, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong stock market has welcomed another “hard tech” listed company. On 19 December, China’s leading provider of intelligent driving products and solutions for commercial vehicles, CiDi Inc. (“CiDi”, 3881.HK), officially listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.In the global transformation of the autonomous driving industry from the phase of technological exploration to the phase of commercial realization, CiDi has demonstrated a development trajectory distinct from that of most peers. Transitioning from early-stage project validation to long-term operations, CiDi has established a scalable business model and gradually emerged as one of the representative enterprises in autonomous driving for closed environments. Revolution in Technological Architecture: From Scenario Adaptation to Optimal Cost and EfficiencyWithin the autonomous driving industry chain, the commercialization progress in closed environments far exceeds that on open roads. Heavy-load transportation scenarios, such as mining and ports, place extremely high demands on efficiency, safety, and stability, while also having long-term and rigid needs. This makes them the earliest areas where autonomous driving has achieved large-scale implementation.In this area, CiDi has established a differentiated competitive advantage by creating a highly flexible “mesh” technological architecture to maximize overall system performance. The company abstracts core technologies such as autonomous driving algorithms, perception systems, and decision-making planning into pluggable modules. Under a unified underlying framework, these modules can be quickly combined and reconfigured to meet the specific requirements of different closed environments.This “grid-based” capability brings three major commercial advantages: First, it enables efficient cross-scenario migration. The results of each technological breakthrough are solidified as foundational capabilities of the platform, empowering the next new scenario. Second, it leads to significant cost optimization. Built on a unified platform, data can flow seamlessly, and capabilities can be reused, achieving a structural reduction in R&D costs. It also provides customers with more choices while lowering marketing expenses. Finally, it facilitates technological and performance advancement. Through scenario validation, the efficiency of technological iteration is accelerated, driving continuous improvement in product performance.Precision Targeting of “Essential Demand Arteries” with Validated Economic ModelsThe ultimate test for any cutting-edge technology is its ability to solve real problems and deliver tangible value. CiDi has focused on mining, a core scenario characterized by rigid demand and a clear economic rationale, to build a solid market barrier.Open-pit mines, characterized by their hazardous conditions, pollution, remoteness, and large scale, face multiple challenges including high labor costs, frequent safety risks, and low operational efficiency. “METAMINE” solution launched by CiDi directly addresses industry pain points by integrating perception technology, high-precision positioning, and fleet coordination system, enabling fully automated operations, including autonomous loading, transportation, and unloading of unmanned mining trucks, demonstrating its value through a quantifiable economic model. According to certification from the National Institute of Metrology of China, the mining efficiency of CiDi’s autonomous mining trucks has reached 104% of that of human-driven mining trucks.Based on industry realities, considering the costs and practical challenges associated with a full transition to autonomous mining operations, CiDi has developed a mixed-operation model, combining human-driven and autonomous vehicles, which represents the most feasible transitional solution at the current stage, successfully leading to the implementation of benchmark projects, including the world’s largest driverless mining fleet operating with manned vehicles and the world’s largest mixed-operation miningAs of 30 June 2025, the company has delivered 414 (sets of) autonomous mining trucks (systems) to customers and has received indicative orders for 647 (sets of) autonomous mining trucks (systems). The scale of deliveries and the continuous growth in order reserves further validate the maturity of its business model and its recognition in the market.Financial Advancement: Approaching the Profitability Turning PointIn recent years, CiDi has demonstrated accelerating growth in its financial performance. Revenue increased from RMB31.1 million in 2022 to RMB410 million in 2024 with a CAGR of 263.1%. In the first half of 2025, revenue further increased to RMB408 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 57.9% and sustaining robust momentum.With the increasing modularity of products and the accumulation of delivery experience, the company’s project profitability has continued to improve, driving sustained enhancement in its profitability. From 2022 to 2024, the adjusted net losses amounted to RMB159 million, RMB138 million and RMB127 million, respectively, and the adjusted net loss margin decreased significantly from 511.5% to 30.9%, which further dropped to 27.2% in the first half of 2025. As revenue scales up, the loss margin is being rapidly diluted. This trend signals that the company is steadily transitioning from a high-investment “technology validation phase” into a “scaled monetization phase”.In addition, diversified synergy has further enhanced the operational stability of CiDi. Leveraging its foundation of full-stack independent research and development integrating both hardware and software, CiDi has established three business segments such as autonomous driving, V2X, and intelligent perception. Among these, autonomous driving and V2X respectively shoulder the “intelligent” and “interconnected” missions. They support and reinforce each other, acting as the dual drivers for the implementation of high-level autonomous driving. Meanwhile, the intelligent perception business plays the role of a “cash flow supplement”. It applies mature functionalities from cutting-edge technologies to mid- to low-dimensional scenarios, such as train safety perception and commercial fleet management, enabling rapid technology monetization and providing the company with a steady stream of cash flow support.The listing of CiDi coincides with a period of triple tailwinds for the commercial intelligent driving industry, including policy support, technological maturity, and surging demand. By leveraging its unique technological architecture to precisely target closed environments, along with a validated economic model and a continuously optimized financial flywheel, CiDi has demonstrated a clear path for the industry from technological implementation to commercial closure, and from scale growth to the turning point of profitability. As the commercialization of autonomous driving truly enters a harvest phase, CiDi stands out as one of the most compelling targets for long-term capital market attention. With its platform capabilities set to replicate across more closed and semi-closed scenarios, and as it accelerates into the vast global market, its long-term growth potential is highly promising. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Air T, Inc. Announces Closing of Regional Express Acquisition
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Dec 19, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT) is pleased to announce the successful closing of its acquisition of Regional Express Holdings Limited (Rex), Australia's leading regional airline. Air T now owns 100% of Rex and looks forward to beginning a new chapter for Rex and the regional communities it serves across Australia.The transaction includes a comprehensive financing structure designed to support Rex's operations and future growth:Air T is providing a $50 million AUD credit facility that is funded by one of our investor partners. We anticipate that Rex will use this facility to bring its fleet fully back into service, from approximately 31 flyers currently to 45 flyers within the next two years.The Commonwealth of Australia will continue to be a secured creditor of Rex.Rex will have access to an additional undrawn $60 million AUD loan from the Commonwealth of Australia to support the overhaul of its current fleet of Saab 340s and general operations.This financing arrangement reflects the collaborative approach taken by Air T, the Commonwealth of Australia, and other stakeholders to assure Rex thrives for the long-term and continues to service regional Australians. A strong Rex is good for Australia."We are excited to welcome Rex to Air T and to continue the important work of strengthening regional aviation in Australia," said Nick Swenson, Chief Executive Officer of Air T, Inc. "Rex serves communities that depend on reliable air service, and we are committed to ensuring the airline operates on a sustainable basis for the long term. This acquisition aligns with our strategy of investing in essential aviation businesses with strong fundamentals, great management teams and meaningful roles in their markets."Neville Howell, Chief Executive Officer of Regional Express commented, "The acquisition by Air T marks not just the resolution of a challenging chapter, but the beginning of a revitalised one. It is the outcome of disciplined planning, principled decision-making and an unwavering commitment to the regional communities we exist for. With renewed strength and clarity, we move forward, not defined by the turbulence behind us, but by the possibilities ahead.As we move forward, we will remain true to our core. We are an airline with a responsibility to connect Australians, and we will approach this next chapter with the same pragmatism, care and resolve that guided us through the challenges behind us. This partnership does not redefine Rex. It strengthens our capacity to honour the purpose that has always defined us; to serve the regions that built us, with our heart firmly in the country."Air T and Rex are grateful for the support and collaboration of the Administrators, the Commonwealth of Australia, Rex's creditors, and all stakeholders throughout this process.NOTE REGARDING STAKEHOLDER QUESTIONSIf you have questions related to this release or other Air T matters, please use our interactive Q&A capability, through Slido.com, accessible from our website, to submit your questions. We intend to keep that link open and available for shareholder questions. Questions submitted through Slido will be answered "live" and in writing at our Annual Meeting, and via a written response on a quarterly basis. Note that legal and pragmatic requirements restrict us from answering every question posted, yet we intend to address all reasonable and relevant questions with a written answer.ABOUT AIR T, INC.Established in 1980, Air T Inc. is a portfolio of powerful businesses and financial assets, each of which is independent yet interrelated. Its core segments are overnight air cargo, ground equipment sales, commercial jet engines and parts, and corporate and other. We seek to expand, strengthen and diversify Air T's after-tax cash flow per share. Our goal is to build Air T's core businesses, and when appropriate, to expand into adjacent and other industries. We seek to activate growth and overcome challenges while delivering meaningful value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit www.airt.com.ABOUT REXEstablished in 2002, Rex is Australia's largest independent regional airline serving regional and remote communities throughout all states in Australia. Rex has the world's largest fleet of Saab 340 aircraft operating over 1,000 flights per week.In addition to the airline, the Rex Group includes two professional pilot training campuses, the Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA) in Wagga Wagga, NSW and Ballarat, VIC and the propeller maintenance overhaul facility, the Australian Aerospace Propeller Maintenance (AAPM) based in Dingley, VIC.CONTACTTracy Kennedytkennedy@airt.comFORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSCertain statements in this press release are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. Forward-looking statements include those preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believes", "pending", "future", "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "depends" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements, because of, among other things, potential risks and uncertainties, such as:An inability to finance our operations through bank or other financing or through the sale of issuance of debt or equity securities;Economic and industry conditions in the Company's markets;The risk that contracts with FedEx could be terminated or adversely modified;The risk that the number of aircraft operated for FedEx will be reduced;The risk that GGS customers will defer or reduce significant orders for deicing equipment;The impact of any terrorist activities on United States soil or abroad;The Company's ability to manage its cost structure for operating expenses, or unanticipated capital requirements, and match them to shifting customer service requirements and production volume levels;The Company's ability to meet debt service covenants and to refinance existing debt obligations;The risk of injury or other damage arising from accidents involving the Company's overnight air cargo operations, equipment or parts sold and/or services provided;Market acceptance of the Company's commercial and military equipment and services;Competition from other providers of similar equipment and services;Changes in government regulation and technology;Changes in the value of marketable securities held as investments;Mild winter weather conditions reducing the demand for deicing equipment;Market acceptance and operational success of the Company's commercial jet engines and parts segment or its aircraft asset management business and related aircraft capital joint venture; andDespite our current indebtedness levels, we and our subsidiaries may still be able to incur substantially more debt, which could further exacerbate the risks associated with our substantial leverage.A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.SOURCE: Air T, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Focus Graphite Announces Final Results From 2022 Drill Program at Lac Tetepisca; West Limb Extends Mineralized Strike to 8 KM
Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a leading developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and innovator of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology, reports the final assay results from its 2022 exploration and definition drilling program at the Company's 100%-owned Lac Tetepisca Graphite Project (the "Project"). Today's disclosure includes results from the remaining twenty-two (22) drill holes on the West Limb, along with complementary results from six (6) previously disclosed holes in the Southwest extension of the Manicouagan-Ouest Graphitic Corridor ("MOGC") flake graphite deposit.These results extend the drilled strike length of mineralization to approximately eight (8) kilometers along a folded structure. All assay results from the 2022 drill campaign have now been received and released.HighlightsFinal assay results received from the Focus's 2022 Lac Tetepisca drill program drill program have now been received, completing 74 drill holes totalling 14,900.5 meters and 11,824 assays and enabling the Company to proceed with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate in Q1 2026.Results from the 22 West Limb and 6 Southwest MOGC holes extend confirmed graphite mineralization along a approximately 8-km strike length, significantly expanding the scale of the Lac Tetepisca system.Multiple West Limb holes returned significant graphite intervals, more or less aligned on strike along one of the aeromagnetic anomalies, including:39.16 m (true) @ 9.02% Cg, including 10.50 m @ 24.49% Cg (LT-22-160)12.55 m (true) @ 8.90% Cg and 24.97 m (true) @ 6.43% Cg (LT-22-161)10.98 m (true) @ 8.17% Cg and multiple additional mineralized horizons (LT-22-162)Drilling at the Southwest MOGC intersected a second, structurally distinct mineralized horizon, highlighted by:20.19 m (true) @ 9.71% Cg, including 8.61 m @ 14.76% Cg (LT-22-141)Completion of the full assay dataset represents a major technical milestone, positioning Focus to reassess the scale, continuity, and development potential of Lac Tetepisca as it advances toward metallurgical, purification, and downstream application testing.Dean Hanisch, Chief Executive Officer of Focus Graphite, stated, "The completion of all assays from our 2022 drilling program provides the complete dataset required to advance an updated Mineral Resource Estimate, anticipated in Q1 2026. The current maiden resource predates all 2022 drilling, and the results confirm meaningful upgrade potential across the Lac Tetepisca system."While mineralized intervals intersected in the West Limb are not to the same extent than those in the main MOGC deposit, it demonstrated the continuity of the broad low grade graphitic mineralization in this area, at a different stratigraphic level than on the South Limb where MOGC is located. The extent of this low-grade zone is apparently sufficient to be considered in the incoming Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") update planned for Q1 2026.Despite being lower grade, definition of, "significant mineralization" is defined as intercepts grading ≥5.0% graphitic carbon ("Cg") over a minimum true thickness of 6.0 metres, with internal dilution set at a maximum of 7.0 consecutive metres and no external dilution. This definition has been maintained to be consistent with previous releases.MOGC Resource BackgroundThe MOGC flake graphite deposit is part of the Company's Lac Tetepisca Project, located southwest of the Manicouagan Reservoir on the Nitassinan of the Pessamit Innu First Nation, in Quebec's Cote-Nord region. The MOGC is currently defined by a linear 1.5 km long segment of an 8 km long folded geophysical magnetic-electromagnetic anomaly that trends N035°. The April 4, 2022 NI 43-101 Technical Report, prepared by DRA America's Inc. ("DRA"), outlines a pit-constrained Indicated Resource of 59.3 million tonnes (Mt) grading 10.61% Graphitic Carbon (Cg) for an estimated content of 6.3 Mt of natural flake graphite (in-situ), and an Inferred Resource of 14.9 Mt grading 11.06% Cg for an estimated content of 1.6 Mt of natural flake graphite. This maiden resource predates all drilling completed in 2022. An updated MRE incorporating all 2022 drill holes is expected in Q1 2026.The current maiden resource-which positions the MOGC as one of the largest flake graphite deposits in North America-is detailed in the NI 43-101 Technical Report Mineral Resource Estimate Lac Tetepisca Graphite Project, Quebec, prepared by DRA and dated April 4, 2022. The reporst is available on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca/ on the Company's profile. This maiden resource predates all drilling completed in 2022. As demonstrated in previous releases, the 2022 drill program extended the mineralization at depth and to the southwest, and now to the West Limb.2022 Exploration and Definition Drill ProgramFocus completed 74 diamond drill holes totalling 14,900.5 metres between March 3 and November 17, 2022 at the Project. Program objectives of the exploration and definition drilling program were twofold:Complete systematic definition drilling along strike and at depth of the MOGC deposit to support the conversion of Inferred resources to the Indicated category and to expand the total mineral resource estimate.Test the graphite abundance that might be the cause of the magnetic and aeromagnetic anomaly extending from the MOGC toward the Southwest extension and West Limb.Prior to this release, the Company disclosed full results from twenty-seven (27) definition holes drilled along strike of the MOGC deposit, partial results for eighteen (18) exploration holes at the Southwest MOGC target and seven (7) exploration holes at the West Limb target.The remaining results from West Limb (22 holes, Table 1, Figure 1) and Southwest MOGC (6 holes, Table 3, Figure 1) are provided herein. All assays results for the 2022 campaign are now complete.Also included are minor corrections of previously released results for two (2) West Limb holes (Table 2, Figure 1).One aborted hole (LT-22-147) in the Southwest MOGC target was abandoned due to technical/drilling difficulties and was successfully re-drilled and under the LT-22-172 moniker.Please consult the Company's website at www.focusgraphite.com for previous news releases containing analytical highlights from the 2022 exploration and deep definition drilling program at the Lac Tetepisca project, as well as applicable location maps.West Limb: Exploration Drill ResultsThe West Limb zone consists of the other segment of the regionally folded aeromagnetic anomaly and hosts up to three time-parallel aeromagnetic anomalies interpreted as potential stratigraphic duplication or tectonic imbrication within the folded structure. A total of twenty-nine (29) exploration holes (5,421.6 m) were drilled on different segments of the anomalies, of which results from seven (7) on the southeastmost anomaly were previously released (May 28, 2025). The twenty-two (22) exploration holes released today (Table 1) confirm consistent graphitic horizons and highlighted the structural complexity of the area. Six (6) drill holes intersected significant graphitic mineralization, including:Hole LT-22-120Drilled at 300°/-45° to a vertical depth of 121.76 metres on Section L19+00NW, intersected 13.22 metres (true thickness) grading 5.16% Cg (from 19.00 to 32.70 metres core length).Hole LT-22-158Drilled at 300°/-45° to a vertical depth of 138.39 metres on Section L07+00NW, intersected 9.98 metres (true thickness) grading 5.77% Cg (from 26.75 to 37.00 metres core length).Hole LT-22-159Drilled at 300°/-45° to a vertical depth of 199.97 metres on Section L22+00NW, intersected 7.56 metres (true thickness) grading 8.75% Cg (from 192.15 to 199.90 metres core length).Hole LT-22-160Drilled at 300°/-45° to a vertical depth of 207.31 metres on Section L16+00NW,Intersected 14.37 metres (true thickness) grading 6.04% Cg (from 61.05 to 76.05 metres core length);Intersected 39.16 metres (true thickness) grading 9.02% Cg (from 231.00 to 271.65 metres core length).including 10.50 metres at 24.49% Cg (from 231.00 to 241.90 metres core length).Hole LT-22-161Drilled at 300°/-45° to a vertical depth of 209.70 metres on Section L16+00NW,Intersected 12.55 metres (true thickness) grading 8.90% Cg (from 34.30 to 47.40 metres core length);including 7.47 metres at 12.06% Cg (from 39.60 to 47.40 metres core length).Intersected 24.97 metres (true thickness) grading 6.43% Cg (from 189.90 to 215.90 metres core length).Hole LT-22-162Drilled at 300°/-45° to a vertical depth of 203.88 metres on Section L16+00NW,Intersected 10.98 metres (true thickness) grading 8.17% Cg (from 36.50 to 47.85 metres core length);Intersected 7.63 metres (true thickness) grading 5.25% Cg (from 121.25 to 129.15 metres core length);Intersected 21.68 metres (true thickness) grading 5.02% Cg (from 164.35 to 186.85 metres core length);Intersected 16.54 metres (true thickness) grading 6.79% Cg (from 188.80 to 206.00 metres core length);Intersected 7.70 metres (true thickness) grading 11.15% Cg (from 260.20 to 268.20 metres core length).Correction to Previously Released Results (Table 2)Hole LT-22-112Drilled at 300°/-45° to a vertical depth of 118.74 metres on Section L16+00SW,Intersected 30.99 metres (true thickness) grading 5.83% Cg (from 32.00 to 64.00 metres core length). Previously 6.35% Ct (Total Carbon) as opposed to Graphitic carbon (Cg);Intersected 19.35 metres (true thickness) grading 8.87% Cg (from 73.00 to 93.00 metres core length). Previously 9.68% Ct (Total Carbon) as opposed to Graphitic carbon (Cg).Including 8.72 metres at 13.68% Cg (from 84.00 to 93.00metres core length).Southwest MOGC: Exploration Drill ResultsThe Southwest MOGC was tested with eighteen (18) exploration holes totalling 2,838.8 metres, all previously released (11 July 2024 and 28 may 2025). Complementary assay results for six (6) holes are released today (Table 3). Five (5) of these holes intersected significant graphitic intervals beneath a thick layer of barren paragneiss, indicating stratigraphic duplication or tectonic complexities that were previously unnoticed.Hole LT-22-141Drilled at 350°/-45° to a vertical depth of 161.47 metres on Section L00+00NW,Intersected 7.26 metres (true thickness) grading 5.77% Cg (from 118.50 to 126.50 metres core length);Intersected 20.19 metres (true thickness) grading 9.71% Cg (from 189.00 to 211.00 metres core length).including 8.61 metres at 14.76% Cg (from 199.00 to 211.00 metres core length).Hole LT-22-142Drilled at 350°/-45° to a vertical depth of 71.30 metres on Section L00+00SW, intersected 10.95 metres (true thickness) grading 6.70% Cg (from 30.00 to 42.00 metres core length).Hole LT-22-143Drilled at 350°/-45° to a vertical depth of 128.19 metres on Section L01+75SW, intersected 6.35 metres (true thickness) grading 8.94% Cg (from 127.15 to 134.15 metres core length).Hole LT-22-144Drilled at 350°/-45° to a vertical depth of 104.89 metres on Section L01+75SW,Intersected 12.72 metres (true thickness) grading 5.08% Cg (from 52.00 to 66.00 metres core length);Intersected 14.60 metres (true thickness) grading 6.42% Cg (from 126.50 to 142.50 metres core length).Hole LT-22-146Drilled at 350°/-45° to a vertical depth of 72.12 metres on Section L03+50SW, intersected 8.96 metres (true thickness) grading 5.05% Cg (from 40.50 to 50.50 metres core length).The graphitic zones intersected at the Southwest MOGC and West limb target are thinner or of lower grade than those in the MOGC deposit and appear to be partially located at different stratigraphic levels. Ongoing 3-D structural aims to integrate the West Limb and Southwest targets with the main MOGC mineralized system.Figure 1 - Location of the drill holes and drill hole sections discussed in today's news releaseTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/1963/278461_70fbefdbb43fb962_001full.jpgWest Limb Hole IDSectionDDHInterceptsLengthGraphitic CarbonDepthDipAzimuthDepthFromToCore lengthTrue length(m)(°)(°)(m)(m)(m)(m)(m)(%)LT-22-114L18+00NW95.54-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-115L19+00NW102.42-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-116L20+00NW93.02-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-117L21+00NW94.41-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-118L21+00NW104.96-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-119L20+00NW144.88-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-120L19+00NW121.76-4530018.5019.0032.7013.7013.225.16LT-22-148L18+00NW89.47-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-149L17+00NW85.23-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-150L15+00NW87.84-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-151L13+00NW103.61-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-152L14+00NW110.09-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-153L11+00NW116.85-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-154L09+00NW115.07-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-155L07+00NW107.97-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-156L05+00NW115.11-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-157L05+00NW134.23-45300No Significant intercept LT-22-158L07+00NW138.39-4530021.5626.7537.0010.259.985.77LT-22-159L22+00NW199.97-45300135.09192.15199.907.757.568.75LT-22-160L22+00NW207.31-4530049.6961.0576.0515.0014.376.04180.95231.00271.6540.6539.169.02 Including170.27231.00241.9010.9010.5024.49LT-22-161L24+00NW209.70-4530030.0034.3047.4013.1012.558.90146.37189.90215.9026.0024.976.43 Including31.9539.6047.407.807.4712.06LT-22-162L26+00NW203.88-4530029.9336.5047.8511.3510.988.1788.33121.25129.157.907.635.25123.66164.35186.8522.5021.685.02138.97188.80206.0017.2016.546.79185.42260.20268.208.007.7011.15 Table 1 - Highlights from the twenty-two (22) exploration holes drilled at the West limb MOGC target in 2022 released today West Limb (correction on previously released results) Hole IDSectionDDHInterceptsLengthGraphitic CarbonDepthDipAzimuthDepthFromToCore lengthTrue length(m)(°)(°)(m)(m)(m)(m)(m)(%)LT-22-112L16+00NW118.74-4530033.7432.0064.0032.0030.995.8358.6273.0093.0020.0019.358.87 Including62.5184.0093.009.008.7213.68LT-22-113L17+00NW116.99-45300No Significant intercept Table 2 - Correction to previously release highlights grades results. Southwest MOGC Hole IDSectionDDHInterceptsLengthGraphitic CarbonDepthDipAzimuthDepthFromToCore lengthTrue length(m)(°)(°)(m)(m)(m)(m)(m)(%)LT-22-141L00+00SW161.47-4535086.96118.50126.508.007.265.77140.48189.00211.0022.0020.199.71 Including143.91199.00211.0012.008.6114.76LT-22-142L00+00SW71.30-4535025.0130.0042.0012.0010.956.70LT-22-143L01+75SW128.19-4535092.60127.15134.157.006.358.94LT-22-144L01+75SW104.89-4535041.5852.0066.0014.0012.725.0894.28126.50142.5016.0014.606.42LT-22-145L01+75SW75.70-45350No Significant intercept LT-22-146L03+50SW72.12-4536032.1740.5050.5010.008.965.05 Table 3 - Highlights from the six (6) exploration holes drilled at the Southwest MOGC target in 2022 with hosts rock results and released todayNotes:(1) True thicknesses are reported in this news release and are based on the local dip of the mineralised envelope as calculated on 3-D model. Core descriptions, sampling information and analytical results were captured in Geotic™ core logging software and then used with LeapFrog Geo software for tri-dimensional (3-D) rendering. The 3-D mineralisation envelope of MOGC has an azimuth of N035.5° and dips at -58.5° to the south-east. The drill holes crosscut the envelope of the main mineralised zone's strike (80°) and dips (60o) at high angle. (2) "Best intercepts" and "significant graphitic mineralisation" are defined as Cg grading a minimum of 5.0% over at least 6.0 m with internal dilution set at a maximum of 7.0 m consecutive and no external dilution. "Best sub-intercepts" are defined as Cg grading a minimum of 10.0% over 6.0 m with same limitations on dilution. The 5% cg and 10% Cg cut-offs are used solely to delineate the extent of the mineralised envelopes corresponding to "Best intercepts" and "Best sub-intercepts", respectively. Economic cut-offs based on geological, metallurgical, mining, and economic factors, parameters and considerations will be determined as part of the mineral resource estimate update planned for the Lac Tétépisca project later through subsequent technical studies.(3) Barren core intervals within the mineralised envelope of the MOGC that were not analysed are considered as 0.0% Cg internal dilution.(4) Analyses were performed by Activation Laboratories of Ancaster, Ont., an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 certified facility using combustion in induction furnace and infrared spectrometry (code 4F - C-Graphitic) and are reported as graphitic carbon (Cg) and total sulphur (code 4F-S), with about 10% of the sample duplicated for quality control analyzed by COREM. Except for holes 145 and 146, where all the samples were analysed by COREM and the cross checks by ACTLABS for quality control. (5) QA/QC program: IOS introduced 17% reference samples, including certified and internal reference materials, duplicates, and blank samples. 9.7 percent of the drill core samples were duplicated and re-analyzed by COREM for graphitic, total, organic and inorganic carbon as well as total sulphur (or by ACTLABS for duplicated samples in holes 145 and 146). The same 9.7 % of the drill core samples were also analysed by ACTLABS Laboratories of Ancaster, Ontario (ISO/IEC 17025:2005 with CAN-P-1579) for trace metals by ICP-MS after aqua-regia digestion (code 1E2). 2022 Drill Program: Design, Operation, and Quality ControlThe 2022 drilling program was designed and operated by IOS Geosciences Inc. (IOS) of Saguenay, Quebec, under the supervision of Table Jamésienne de Concertation Minière (TJCM) of Chibougamau, Quebec, acting as technical adviser to the Company. Drilling was performed by Forage G4 of Val-d'Or, Quebec using a single drill rig.Sample Preparation and AnalysisStarting in March 2022, drill core boxes for each hole, once logged, were packaged by sequential numbers onto pallets in the field by IOS personnel and then shipped by truck every two weeks to IOS's facilities in Saguenay where they are currently archived. Sampling has been conducted with a diamond saw, with NQ-diameter core from the Southwest MOGC and West Limb targets being halved, while all HQ-diameter core from the MOGC deposit being quartered. Sample preparation work at IOS consisting of crushing and grinding and the insertion in the sample sequences of QA/QC samples. A total of 545 pulverized splits from the currently disclosed set of drill holes were sent to Activation Laboratories in Ancaster, Ontario (ISO/IEC 17025:2005 with CAN-P-1579) for graphitic carbon (code 4F - C-Graphitic) and total sulphur analysis (code 4F - S) using an Eltra® induction furnace with infrared spectroscopy. However, holes 145 and 146 followed the process prior to the inversion of the laboratories (Corem as first laboratory and verification by actlabs). The 14 samples from holes 145 and 146 were analysed by COREM for graphitic carbon (code B10) and total sulphur (code B41). The subset of 9.7% of samples was also analyzed for 40 trace element analysis using ICP-OES and ICP-MS after an aqua-regia digestion at Activation Laboratories (Code 1E2 - Aqua Regia). This brings the total number of core samples analyzed under the project to more than 9,800, excluding reference materials and duplicates.Quality Assurance / Quality ControlThe analytical quality control program for the Lac Tetepisca project has been implemented by an IOS registered chemist and is identical to the one used for previous drill programs at Lac Tetepisca and at the Company's Lac Knife project. Under the QA/QC program, a total of 54 duplicates of the core samples, or 9.7 %, were analysed by the two selected laboratories. The current set of analyses included 52 duplicates of the core samples which were re-analyzed by COREM for graphitic carbon duplicated analyses (code B10), total sulphur (code B41), total carbon (code B45), organic carbon (code B58) and inorganic carbon (code B11) and the 2 duplicates of the core samples from holes 145 and 146 were re-analyzed by Activation Laboratories for graphitic carbon (code 4F - C-Graphitic) and total sulphur analysis (code 4F - S), in accordance with the QAQC plan when these holes are treated. A total of 105 reference materials (about 17% of all the samples analysed) were inserted in the sample sequences, either certified or internal reference material samples (CDN-GR1, CMRI12, Oreas-723, OREAS-724, OREAS-725, CGL-004, NCS-DC-60119), duplicates (quarter-split core or grinding duplicates), and preparation and analyses blanks, not including the ones inserted by the assaying laboratories.Qualified PersonThe technical content disclosed in this news release was reviewed and approved by Rejean Girard, P.Geo. (QC), President of IOS Geosciences Inc., a consultant to the Company, and a qualified person as defined under National Instrument NI-43-101.About the Lac Tetepisca Graphite ProjectFocus Graphite's 100%-owned Lac Tetepisca Graphite Project is in the Southwest Manicouagan reservoir area of the Cote-Nord region of Quebec, one of North America's leading emerging flake graphite districts. The project lies on the Nitassinan of the Pessamit Innu First Nation, 234 km north-northwest of the city of Baie-Comeau, an industrial city located where the Manicouagan River intersects the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. It comprises two contiguous properties, Lac Tetepisca and Lac Tetepisca Nord. Together, the two properties form a block of 126 map-designated claims (total area: 6,785.14 ha). Focus purchased a 100% unencumbered interest of the mineral rights in the 67 CDC claims constituting the original Lac Tetepisca property from a third party in August 2011. The Lac Tetepisca Nord property was map-staked by the Company in 2012. The Lac Tetepisca Project is accessible year-round by way of a network of secondary gravel roads that extend north from Highway 389, 10 km to the south of the Manic 5 hydroelectric power station.From 2014 to 2021, Focus tested the Manicouagan-Ouest Graphitic Corridor with 106 drill holes drilled over a 1.4 km strike length (total: 16,468 metres). The drilling formed the basis of a NI 43-101 maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the Lac Tetepisca graphite project with the MRE technical report filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca/) on April 5, 2022. The mineral resource estimate, prepared by DRA Global Limited's Montreal office, includes a pit-constrained Indicated resource for the MOGC prospect at the Lac Tetepisca project of 59.3 million tonnes (Mt) grading 10.61% Graphitic Carbon (Cg) for an estimated content of 6.3 Mt of natural flake graphite (in-situ), plus an Inferred resource of 14.9 Mt grading 11.06% Cg for an estimated content of 1.6 Mt of natural flake graphite.Additional maps of the Lac Tetepisca property showing the location of the MOGC graphite deposit, along with updated drill sections, are available on the Company's website at www.focusgraphite.com.About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defence, and advanced materials industries.Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining - we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals - reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/ X: https://x.com/focusgraphiteInvestors Contact: Dean Hanisch CEO, Focus Graphite Inc. dhanisch@focusgraphite.com +1 (613) 612-6060Jason LatkowcerVP Corporate Developmentjlatkowcer@focusgraphite.comCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend," "expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated," and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, without limitation: (i) the timing, scope, and potential outcomes of the planned mineral resource estimate ("MRE") update for the Lac Tetepisca Project; (ii) the interpretation of drill results and geological modelling, including the potential continuity, extent, and grade of mineralization; (iii) the possibility that future drilling, technical studies, or resource updates may further define or expand the mineralized system; (iv) the timing, progression, and expected results of metallurgical, purification, and product-qualification test work; (v) the potential for the Lac Tetepisca Project to support a single mining operation or progress toward future economic studies, including preliminary economic assessments or feasibility work; (vi) the suitability of graphite from the Project for advanced, battery-grade, or other high-value applications; and (vii) the potential for the Project to contribute to North American or allied critical-mineral supply chains.Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/278461 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Spritzer MerryLand Returns This Year-End, Bringing Magical Festive Cheer to Taiping
Enjoy enchanting snowfall, festive activities, and exclusive promotions in a beautifully decorated festive setting.Figure 1 and 2: Spritzer EcoPark comes alive with festive cheer as Spritzer EcoPark Magical Land transforms the park into a vibrant year-end destination, featuring illuminated decorative installations and themed photo spots for visitors during the school holiday season.TAIPING, Malaysia, Dec 18, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Spritzer EcoPark invites visitors to experience the festive charm of Spritzer MerryLand, as the park transforms into a magical year-end destination filled with enchanting Christmas-themed decorations, now open to the public until 11 January 2026 at Spritzer EcoPark, Taiping.As part of Spritzer’s signature year-end celebration, the EcoPark has been thoughtfully transformed into a cheerful, whimsical, and family-friendly festive wonderland. Featuring immersive festive décor, twinkling light installations, and seasonal displays, Spritzer MerryLand offers a warm and joyful atmosphere that encourages families and friends to gather, celebrate, and capture memorable photo moments throughout the holiday season.Spritzer EcoPark operates daily from 9:30am to 10:00pm. During the special period from 20 to 28 December 2025, operating hours will be extended until 12:00 midnight, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the festive ambience during the peak holiday period.A much-loved annual highlight, the return of Spritzer’s year-end carnival brings together residents of Perak as well as visitors from other regions to celebrate the festive season in a setting that feels like a storybook come to life. This year’s Spritzer MerryLand promises an engaging and delightful experience for visitors of all ages.Throughout the event period, visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions and leisure experiences available daily at Spritzer EcoPark, including beautifully decorated photo spots, mini golf, a cozy café offering drinks and meals, as well as souvenirs and selected Spritzer water product promotions. These experiences are designed to be enjoyed at a relaxed pace, making EcoPark an ideal year-end destination for families and friends.Figure 3: Twinkling light installations at Spritzer EcoPark Magical Land are crafted with recycled bottles, demonstrating how everyday materials can be repurposed into visually engaging structures that support environmental awareness and responsible consumption.From 20 to 28 December 2025, Spritzer MerryLand introduces additional festive highlights that elevate the carnival experience. These include the much-anticipated magical snowfall sessions, glowing LED cart rides, fun DIY activities suitable for all ages, and a selection of snack food offerings, creating a vibrant and immersive festive atmosphere during the special period.“At Spritzer, we are committed to creating joyful spaces where families and communities can come together, especially during the festive season. Spritzer MerryLand embodies the spirit of togetherness, fun, and celebration, and we hope it brings joy to visitors of all ages. We are delighted to welcome everyone back to Spritzer EcoPark for another memorable year-end experience,” said Winnie Chin, Head of Public Relations, Spritzer Berhad.Adding to the festive cheer, visitors can also enjoy exclusive promotions on selected Spritzer products throughout the carnival period, giving families even more reason to celebrate and enjoy the season together.This holiday season, let Spritzer MerryLand be the backdrop for creating cherished memories. Gather your loved ones, unwind, and immerse yourself in a world where festive cheer, fun-filled experiences, and magical moments come together in one vibrant year-end celebration.For more information and the latest updates, follow Spritzer EcoPark on Facebook and Instagram.About SpritzerEstablished in 1989, Spritzer is a leading Malaysian bottled water brand, sourcing natural mineral water from a protected 430-acre rainforest in Taiping. Naturally filtered through underground rock layers for over 15 years, our water is enriched with essential minerals like Silica, known to support skin, bones, hair, and nails.Combining smart manufacturing with sustainable practices, Spritzer ensures every bottle meets the highest quality and safety standards. Our packaging is 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials, reflecting our commitment to environmental stewardship and a circular economy.Tested annually by SIRIM to be free from microplastics, Spritzer offers consumers trusted, natural hydration. Our diverse product range includes Natural Mineral Water, Original and Flavoured Sparkling Water, Distilled Water, and Fruit-Flavoured Beverages—crafted to suit every lifestyle and occasion.With a clear vision to become a fully circular brand by 2030, Spritzer leads the industry in innovation, quality, and sustainability.Spritzer — where nature, innovation, and sustainability come together in every bottle.For more information, visit www.spritzer.com.myFor media inquiries please contact:Nur Amalia RosshaimiSenior Executive Narro CommunicationsT: + 60-17 630 0314E: amalia@narrocomms.comWinnie ChinHead of Public Relations, Spritzer BhdT: +6019 553 2663E: winniecgl@spritzer.com.my Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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卧安机器人今起招股 获9家豪华基石阵容超7亿港元认购 募集资金超10亿港元
香港, 2025年12月18日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 香港IPO市场正迎来强劲复苏。港交所行政总裁陈翊庭表示，2025年至今香港新股市场已迎接超过100家上市公司，融资总额超过2700亿港币，时隔六年重登全球IPO募资榜首，同比增幅高达210%。今日，“AI具身家庭机器人第一股”卧安机器人（深圳）股份有限公司（股份代号：6600.HK）正式启动全球招股，拟于12月30日正式登陆香港联合交易所主板，国泰君安及华泰国际担任联席保荐人。此次发行计划全球发售股份总数为22,222,300股，每股发售价格介于63.0港元至81.0港元，最大集资净额约17.0亿港元。 卧安机器人基石投资阵容十分强大，9家基石投资人合计认购份额超7亿港元、占比5成。其中，高瓴为最大基石投资人，还有Cithara、Infini、中国东方、Wind Sabre、Yield Royal、Sage等明星投资机构加持。作为AI具身机器人领域的开拓者和深耕者，卧安机器人的产品主要聚焦于增强型执行机器人、感知与决策系统，其中增强型执行机器人主要包括灵活型技巧机器人、增强型移动机器人。透过该等组成式产品策略，卧安机器人打造了一个为日常家庭环境带来先进自动化能力的全面AI具身生态系统。公司凭借机器人定位与环境构建技术、AI机器视觉控制技术、分布式神经控制网络技术三大AI具身技术构建核心竞争力。在创新理念的驱动下，卧安机器人持续推出多款引领市场潮流的创新产品，于今年5月与9月亦分别推出了全球首款AI网球机器人Acemate和全球首款本地部署大模型的AI陪伴机器人Kata Friends。Acemate能够通过能够通过通过融合AI视觉识别、高动态交互与实时决策系统等实现了机器人自主移动完成接球回球，首次将具身智能落地于专业运动场景，开创了运动机器人新纪元。全球首款AI网球机器人Acemate上榜《时代》杂志2025年度最佳发明作为一款可自主思考和移动的家庭宠物伴侣型机器人，Kata Friends旨在为寻求零负担情感陪伴的家庭提供活体宠物替代选择，通过视觉识别系统、听觉系统、触觉传感器构建起多模态感知系统，边缘计算驱动的嵌入式大模型和情感交互引擎，实现与用户的深度陪伴与互动。 AI陪伴机器人Kata Friends同时，公司计划于2026年1月推出首款专为真实家庭场景打造的人形家庭机器人H1。作为一款轻量化机器人，H1旨在解决现有家庭机器人系统无法有效处理的复杂家务。H1的关键应用场景预计将包括：衣物分类整理、餐后餐具清洗收纳以及辅助备餐。卧安机器人的产品销往全球超过90个国家及地区，主要为日本、欧洲及北美，凭借稳定的产品性能与创新的解决方案，赢得了市场与客户的广泛认可。其中，于日本的AI具身家庭机器人系统产业自2022年起连续3年均排名第一。卧安机器人用户底座坚实，SwitchBot App注册用户逾3.5百万名，连接设备超过10.8百万台。卧安机器人招股书披露，IPO募集所得资金净额的66.5%将用于持续提升研发能力，以进一步开发与其AI具身家庭机器人系统相关的关键技术和产品，核心是机器人定位技术、AI机器视觉控制技术及边缘计算技术、基于VLA模型的人形家务机器人技术等，以及建设高标准的机器人数据采集工厂，专门用于迭代和优化VLA模型；其他募集所得资金将用于扩大销售渠道和地区覆盖并提升品牌全球知名度；以及用作一般营运资金及公司用途等。据弗若斯特沙利文报告，随着AI技术能更好地满足人们对个性化家庭解决方案的需求，全球AI具身家庭机器人系统行业的市场规模预计将持续增长。从2024年至2029年间，全球AI具身家庭机器人系统行业的市场规模预计将按复合年增长率64.2%增长，预计于2029年达人民币707亿元。AI具身家庭机器人系统在全球市场的渗透率将于2029年达16.2%。作为行业引领者，卧安机器人将在行业高速发展中取得更大的市场份额。过去三年，公司的财务表现强劲，收入与毛利率均稳步增长。公司2022年至2024年收入复合年增长率为49.0%，来自DTC渠道的收入复合年增长率为73.3%。值得关注的是，公司在盈利方面实现明显增长，整体毛利率从2022年的34.3%提升至2023年的50.4%及2024年的51.7%，2022年至2024年毛利复合年增长率为83.1%。公司经调整的EBITDA亦显著改善，2023年经调整的EBITDA首次转为正值，2023年至2024年经调整EBITDA的YoY为348.6%，反映公司运营效率提升，在实现可持续盈利能力方面取得了进展。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit spotlights PropertyGuru Week 2025 with conversations on ‘Trusted Marketplaces and Thriving Communities’
ARES 2025 PROMOTES INDUSTRY DIALOGUE, REINFORCING THE ROLE OF SECURE, DEPENDABLE PLATFORMS IN SUSTAINABLE, RESILIENT URBAN DEVELOPMENTBANGKOK, Dec 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 11th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES 2025), supported by Sybarite Architects, highlighted PropertyGuru Week 2025 in the company of experts and industry leaders from across Asia Pacific.Also known as the thought leadership platform of PropertyGuru Group, ARES 2025 took over The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok for a full day of expert talks, panel discussions, keynote presentations, and networking sessions on 11 December. The Summit served as a prelude to the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final and International Luncheon, both held on 12 December, which gathered the finest real estate developers and design practices from 13 property markets across Asia Pacific.Delving into this year’s theme of “Trusted Marketplaces and Thriving Communities,” ARES 2025 attracted over 400 delegates eager to converse about topics at the intersection of property, technology, and design.The Economist Keynote by Syetarn Hansakul, Senior Analyst, South-East Asia, The Economist Intelligence Corporate NetworkSyetarn Hansakul, senior analyst for South-East Asia at The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, opened ARES 2025 with macro insights on a year of global challenges and outlook for the region heading into 2026.Design Spotlight by Simon Mitchell, Co-Founder, SybariteSimon Mitchell, co-founder of award-winning design practice Sybarite Architects, then put the Design Spotlight firmly on "The Power of Place," highlighting award-winning commissions such as SKP Wuhan.Panel Discussion: The Brand Premium: How Urban Branded Residences Are Rewriting the Rules of ValueA panel discussion, "The Brand Premium,” followed, with Bill Barnett, managing director of C9 Hotelworks, as moderator. Leading voices from the hospitality industry discussed the way branded residences are rewriting the rules of value: Jael Fischer, head of development for Asia Pacific at Six Senses; Lee Lin, regional director for APAC at Nobu Hospitality; Penny Trinh, vice president of mixed-use development at Marriott International; and Saowarin Chanprakaisi, vice president of business development at The Ascott Limited.Tech Spotlight by Duncan James Simpson, Founder and Director of CyberAI / Philanthropist / Television & Social Media PersonalityIn one of the Summit’s most anticipated portions, broadcast personality Duncan James Simpson, founder and director of CyberAI, addressed data security in an AI-driven market.Panel Discussion: Rethinking Equity in Asian Real EstateThe afternoon featured a panel on rethinking equity in Asian real estate, moderated by Dr. Nai Jia Lee, head of real estate intelligence at PropertyGuru Group. Contributing to the conversation were Dr. Jing Yu, deputy chief of the Bangkok Programme Office of UN-Habitat; Marine Novita, co-founder and president director of MilikiRumah; Dr. Tan Tee Khoon, executive council member of the Singapore Institute of Estate Agents; and Anton Wormann, founder and CEO of Anton in Japan Media.Further discussions examined the wellness edge in developing communities, moderated by Viona Zhang, deputy managing director of C9 Hotelworks. The panel comprised Christine Li, head of APAC research at Knight Frank; Dino Sukosol, co-owner and director of Sukosol Hotels; Kevin Tai, licensed physical therapist and Mister Global Taiwan 2023; and Pim Asavahame, host of the Pimchology podcast.Panel Discussion: Resilient Cities in the Era of Digital EconomiesAmbassador Chantale Wong, former US executive director to the Asian Development Bank, joined the subsequent panel on resilient cities in the era of digital economies. Moderated by Sumitha Soorian, chief marketing and commercial officer of Headland, Phuket, the panel also included fresh perspectives from Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president of Tajara Leisure and Hospitality Group; Diep Do, green and resilient building program lead in Vietnam and Thailand for the International Finance Corporation; and Sanjay Popli, co-founder and group CEO of Cryptomind.International Keynote: Building future resilience through sport and community, by Panipak “Tennis” Wongpattanakit, Two-time Olympic Gold Medallist in TaekwondoThe summit concluded with an international keynote from two-time Olympic gold medallist Panipak “Tennis” Wongpattanakit, who spoke about building resilience through sport and community.After the Summit, VIP guests were invited to an exclusive cocktail afterparty at the Kandhavas Place of The Athenee Hotel. The occasion also served to honour the four ARES Power Women of 2025: Ambassador Chantale Wong; Marine Novita; Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, executive vice president of The Sukosol Hotels & The Siam and honorary president of the Thai Hotels Association; and Ar. (Dr.) Serina Hijjas, principal director of HIJJAS Architects + Planners and president of the Malaysia Green Building Council.PropertyGuru Week 2025 concluded on 13 December 2025 with Kevin Tai returning to the stage, this time at Cinema Oasis in Bangkok. The Creator Spotlight elaborated further on Tai’s experience in health and wellness spaces as well as the use of popular platforms to promote influence with no filters.Jules Kay, General Manager, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards & EventsJules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “We connect technology with design to bring finance together with sustainability, data with human experience, policy with innovation. All these things come together at ARES.”He added: “There are more complexities facing Asia and more challenges coming into the markets every year. Whether you build, finance, design, market, regulate, or even seek a property, the influencing forces have an effect. Our job at PropertyGuru goes beyond listing properties that people can buy. We want to reduce the uncertainty and create trust amongst the people that want to find property across Asia. When we make trusted decisions, those decisions improve and communities improve. Thank you for your continued trust in us as we continue to build trusted marketplaces and, through them, thriving communities.”The PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit is held every year as part of PropertyGuru Week in Thailand, alongside the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final.Over the years, ARES has advocated for innovation, green building, climate action, gender equity, and sustainability. Showcasing innovative technologies as well as up-and-coming leaders, the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit has been helping the industry advance through much-needed conversations on proptech and beyond.ARES 2025 was supported by Sybarite Architects, along with partners such as Bridges, BusinessWorld, Detik, D+A Magazine, Hot Magazine, Inquirer Property, Kompas.com, Kopi and Property, Luxury Society of Asia, Manila Bulletin, Niaga Times, Penang Property Talk, Prop2morrow, REm Thailand, SquareRooms, Tatler Asia Homes, TerraBKK, The Grid, The Malaysia Voice, The Philippine Star, and Top10 of Asia.For more information and online registration, visit asiarealestatesummit.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUP:PropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 32 million property seekers monthly2 to connect with over 50,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 18 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand as well as the region’s biggest and most respected industry recognition platform – PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, events, and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between July 2024 and December 2024.(2) Based on Google Analytics data between July 2024 and December 2024.(3) Based on data between October 2024 and December 2024.(4) Based on data between July 2024 and December 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com Sales, Nominations, & 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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TruMerit与NAPNAP携手开发全球儿科护理微认证
费城，宾夕法尼亚州, 2025年12月18日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球领先的国际资质评估机构TruMerit（致力于支持医疗工作者职业发展）与美国儿科执业护士协会（NAPNAP，儿科执业护士教育领域的领导者®）宣布，双方将联合开发全球微认证项目，以提升全球儿科护理人员的知识与技能水平。此次合作旨在改善全球婴幼儿、儿童、青少年及年轻成人的健康状况。当前全球儿科护士短缺，导致所有收入水平的国家都难以获得循证儿科护理服务。双方合作伙伴设想，该微认证项目将成为一项更宏大计划的核心，旨在动员全球利益相关方共同参与该专业护理人才的教育、评估与认证工作。微认证是一种基于能力的短期认证，用于认可特定技能、知识或成就，相较于传统学位课程，它提供更灵活、更省时的替代方案。该认证计划将于2026年中期推出，面向全球任何国家完成系列在线学习模块并通过考试的一级普通注册护士（RN）。考试内容基于全球背景下循证儿科护理的基本照护原则。该合作依托NAPNAP在儿科护理在线教育课程开发与交付方面的专业优势，结合TruMerit为医疗专业人员创建评估工具的经验，以及支持专业资质测试与评估的全球标准体系。双方正携手全球主题专家团队，共同构建课程能力框架、确定教学内容，并开发验证学习成效与知识掌握程度的评估体系。NAPNAP主导课程内容开发，TruMerit则负责创建授予微认证的评估体系。“这是NAPNAP凭借五十余年为儿科执业护士提供优质教育经验所推动的创新战略，”NAPNAP首席执行官詹姆斯·H·温德福表示，“依托TruMerit在资质认证领域的专业能力及广泛的全球合作网络，我们期待提升全球儿科临床知识水平，助力医疗工作者改善儿童健康成果。”我们非常荣幸能借此机会，将专业知识运用于NAPNAP推动全球护理人员拓展儿科知识与技能的使命。TruMerit总裁兼首席执行官彼得·普雷齐奥西博士表示：“此项合作的成功将证明，微认证体系如何成为实现我们共同目标的强大力量——让世界成为更美好、更健康的孕育之地，让儿童在健康环境中成长。”关于NAPNAP美国儿科执业护士协会（NAPNAP）是美国及全球儿科执业护士与所有专注儿科领域的注册高级执业护士（APRN）的专业组织。NAPNAP被公认为全球儿科高级执业护理领域的领导者、权威机构及不可或缺的资源平台。该协会创立于1973年，是美国首个专注于执业护士的专业组织，至今仍是唯一致力于提升APRN角色价值并改善婴幼儿及青少年医疗质量的机构。更多信息请访问napnap.org。关于TruMeritTruMerit是全球医疗人才培养领域的领导者。该机构前身为CGFNS国际组织，近五十年来始终致力于支持护士及其他医疗工作者——以及为其颁发执照和雇佣他们的机构——实现职业流动性。通过验证其教育背景、专业技能和从业经验，助力他们在美国及其他国家获得执业许可。更名为TruMerit后，该使命已扩展至构建符合快速变化的全球健康格局需求的人才队伍。通过其全球医疗人才发展研究院，该机构正推进循证研究、思想领导力及倡导工作，以支持医疗人才发展解决方案，包括制定全球认可的执业标准和认证体系，从而拓展医疗从业者的职业发展路径。 www.trumerit.org 联系方式：姓名：David St. John邮箱：dstjohn@trumerit.org 来源：TruMerit Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
TruMerit and NAPNAP Team Up to Develop a Global Micro-credential for Pediatric Nursing Care
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Dec 18, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TruMerit, a worldwide leader in international credentials evaluation to support health worker careers, and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), The Leader in Pediatric Education for Nurse Practitioners®, have announced they will jointly develop a global micro-credential to help advance the knowledge and skills of the world's pediatric nursing workforce.The collaboration aims to improve health outcomes for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults worldwide amid a global shortage of pediatric nurses that is limiting access to evidence-based pediatric care in countries of all income levels. The partners envision that their micro-credential program will be the centerpiece of a larger initiative to engage global stakeholders in educating, assessing, and credentialing the nursing workforce in this specialization.A micro-credential is a short, competency-based recognition for specific skills, knowledge, or accomplishments that is offered as a more flexible and time-efficient alternative to the coursework tied to a traditional degree. When it becomes available in mid-2026, the NAPNAP micro-credential will be available to first-level, general nurses (RN) in any country who complete a set of online learning modules and pass an examination grounded in evidence-based pediatric nursing fundamentals of care within a global context.The partnership leverages NAPNAP's expertise in developing and delivering online educational courses in pediatric nursing, along with TruMerit's experience in creating assessment tools for healthcare professionals and global standards that support testing and evaluation for specialty credentials.Under this partnership, both organizations are working with a global team of subject matter experts to develop a competency framework for the coursework, identify instructional content, and create the assessment to validate learning and content mastery. NAPNAP is leading content development while TruMerit is creating the assessment leading to the granting of the micro-credential."This is a bold strategy that is driven by NAPNAP's 50+ years of experience in providing high-quality education to pediatric nurse practitioners," said James H. Wendorf, NAPNAP's chief executive officer. "With TruMerit's expertise in credentialing and extensive global relationships, we look forward to enhancing pediatric clinical knowledge and supporting health care workers around the world to increase child health outcomes.""We are thrilled to have this opportunity to bring our expertise to bear on NAPNAP's efforts to expand pediatric knowledge and skills throughout the world's nursing workforce. Our success in this endeavor will be a testament to how micro-credentialing can be a powerful force in achieving our shared goals of making the world a better, healthier place for women to have a child and for children to develop in a healthy manner," said Dr. Peter Preziosi, TruMerit's President and CEO.About NAPNAPThe National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is the professional association for pediatric nurse practitioners and all pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in the U.S. and abroad. NAPNAP is recognized as the global leader, trusted authority and indispensable resource on comprehensive pediatric advanced practice nursing. Established in 1973, NAPNAP was the first professional society for nurse practitioners and remains the only U.S. organization dedicated to both advancing the APRN role and improving the quality of health care for infants, children and adolescents. For more information, please visit napnap.org.About TruMeritTruMerit is a worldwide leader in healthcare workforce development. Formerly known as CGFNS International, the organization has a nearly 50-year history supporting the career mobility of nurses and other healthcare workers-and those who license and hire them-by validating their education, skills, and experience as they seek authorization to practice in the United States and other countries. As TruMerit, this mission has been expanded to building workforce capacity that meets the needs of people in a rapidly evolving global health landscape. Through its Global Health Workforce Development Institute, the organization is advancing evidence-based research, thought leadership, and advocacy in support of healthcare workforce development solutions, including globally recognized practice standards and certifications that will enhance career pathways for healthcare workers. www.trumerit.orgContact:Name: David St. JohnEmail: dstjohn@trumerit.orgSOURCE: TruMerit Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
1World Online and Culinary Heritage Announce Strategic Partnership and Joint Launches in Europe
ISTANBUL, Dec 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 1World Online (1WO) and Culinary Heritage (CH) have entered into a partnership aimed at supporting structured, responsible tourism and reinforcing regional cultural identity. The collaboration combines 1World Online’s fourteen years of experience in destination promotion with Culinary Heritage’s international network of certified food producers, restaurants, and artisans. As part of the cooperation, Niclas Fjellström, Global Coordinator of Culinary Heritage, is joining TravelVerse as a Senior Advisor.Food plays a central role in cultural heritage, and travellers frequently engage with local culinary traditions to better understand the places they visit. The Culinary Heritage certification system verifies the authenticity of regional food practices, providing travellers with reliable access to genuine local traditions. The partnership is expected to strengthen the TravelVerse ecosystem and improve the user experience across the platform.The first joint project under this partnership is being launched in a few Turkey regions, including Alanya, where a food-focused route is being developed using exclusively Culinary Heritage–certified locations. This initiative supports both the documentation of local food culture and the creation of structured visitor pathways based on authentic regional content.As a first step in expanding the TravelVerse presence in Turkey, 1World Online is also starting a collaboration with Araz Aknam, whose local knowledge and personal perspective will shape a dedicated tour featuring locations he recommends. The tour will be available to a global audience, offering an opportunity to discover Turkey through his point of view.As part of the broader strategy to address imbalances in visitor flows, the partners will integrate the newly developed Vulpi AI solution – a data-driven tool designed to help manage overtourism in high-traffic areas and increase visibility for under-visited destinations. The technology will support evidence-based decision-making aimed at distributing interest more evenly across regions.“Culinary identity is essential to understand places and empower travelers' exploration,” said Alex Fedosseev, Founder and CEO of 1World Online. “Joining effort with Niclas and Culinary Heritage project creates a powerful engine to launch TravelVerse Web3 tours with Culinary Heritage certified Points of Sale and create unforgettable experiences, a win-win all around!”“Culinary Heritage has always championed authenticity and regional pride - and this partnership brings that mission into a new era”, - said Niclas Fjellström, CH Global Coordinator. “Through TravelVerse, our certified businesses gain powerful digital tools and exclusive visibility that amplify their stories far beyond their local markets. By combining our trusted certification with an innovative global platform, we can showcase real culinary heritage in a dynamic, engaging way that benefits producers, regions, and travelers all at once. This is a major step forward for how local food culture is experienced and celebrated.”About Culinary HeritageFounded in 1995, Culinary Heritage operates a global certification system that identifies destinations committed to preserving authentic regional food traditions. Its certification mark functions as a quality-assurance indicator for establishments that uphold local culinary identity.About 1World TravelVerseTravelVerse – developed within the 1World Online Group (founded in 2011) – has become a central project covering the company’s tourism initiatives, expanding its presence in many regions including Japan, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, Georgia, and now Turkey.Contacts: for additional information or press inquiries1World Online / TravelVerse projectLucy Bronnikovaliudmyla.bronnikova@1worldonline.com+43 677 64721316travelverse.liveCulinary HeritageNiclas Fjellströminfo@culinaryheritage.nethttps://www.culinaryheritage.net/ Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Eastman, AstraZeneca, Kraft Heinz, and P&G Recognized with OMP Supply Chain Awards
MIAMI, FL, Dec 16, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AstraZeneca, Eastman, Kraft Heinz, and P&G have been recognized for their outstanding contribution at the recent OMP Conference. The four industry leaders were honored at the Miami event for their commitment to innovation and excellence, while driving real-world results across their global operations.The OMP Awards program turns the spotlight on organizations within the OMP Community that set new benchmarks in supply chain planning and inspire cross-industry progress and transformation.Eastman: Co-shaping Unison Planning™ in a long-term partnershipA strategic OMP customer for nearly two decades, Eastman received the Long‑Term Partnership Award for co‑shaping the chemical industry solution of Unison Planning™. Eastman's vision and intense collaboration have helped redefine best practices in chemical supply chain planning and have been a positive influence on broader industry standards.Accepting the award, Baptiste Lebreton, Digital Service Manager at Eastman, emphasized the importance of long‑term partnerships based on deep mutual trust and shared values: "We're happy to help shape the evolution of Unison Planning so that it continues to serve the planning needs of the chemical industry."AstraZeneca: Leading the way in AI-driven supply chain planningAstraZeneca carried off the Innovation Award for the company's powerful collaboration with OMP on AI‑driven planning and advanced scenario modeling. It has also been among the first to pilot and refine new functionalities, actively shaping the evolution of UnisonIQ and its application in highly regulated, complex environments.Mark Trainor, Senior Director Global Planning Transformation & Technology at AstraZeneca, accepting the award, underscored the need for continuous improvement in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries: "We need to embrace the AI revolution to face increasingly complex planning challenges."Kraft Heinz and P&G: Sustained commitment to planning excellenceKraft Heinz and P&G received the Excellence Award for their sustained commitment to advancing digital supply chain planning across global operations. Both companies consistently demonstrate excellence in driving measurable business impact. They continuously evolve and improve in their commitment to integrating autonomous planning workflows that reduce manual effort and increase productivity.The awards were accepted by Adis Sulejmanović, Head of Digital Supply Chain Transformation & Strategy at Kraft Heinz, and Amy Rardin, P&G's Senior Director Global Supply Chain & Product Innovation.Philip Vervloesem, OMP's Chief Commercial and Markets Officer, commended all the winners: "We're honored to be working with such ambitious customers, and we take great pride in contributing to the achievements they make every single day."Revisit the full conference.About OMPOMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow, and thrive by offering the best digitized supply chain planning solution on the market. Hundreds of customers in a wide range of industries - spanning consumer goods, life sciences, chemicals, metals, paper, packaging, plastics - benefit from using OMP's unique Unison Planning™.Contact:Philip Vervloesem, Chief Commercial & Markets Officer at OMPPhone: +1-770-956-2723Email: pvervloesem@omp.comSOURCE: OMP Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
AWM Wraps Up 2025 with Multiple Surf Venue Grand Openings
SOLANA BEACH, CA, Dec 16, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - American Wave Machines, the surf technology company behind PerfectSwell® Surf Venues worldwide, concludes banner year with two grand openings and expansion into new markets.São Paulo Surf ClubKey Year End Highlights:Riyue Bay: November 11 China Tourism Group celebrated the grand opening of PerfectSwell® Riyue Bay Surf ResortZion: November 20 The Foundation Ceremony of PerfectSwell® Zion took place in Utah.São Paulo: November 29 JHSF celebrated the grand opening of São Paulo Surf Club"This year's results reflect a herculean effort from the team on improving efficiency, product delivery and commissioning. Finishing with two grand openings in one month is perhaps our most notable achievement. With PerfectSwell® Zion well underway and a third pool starting up in Brazil, 2026 will be just as memorable." - CEO Bruce McFarland"The wave quality achievements made this year have exceeded the expectations set forth by the engineering team at the beginning of this year. With more developments in store, we are excited to continue being the wave surfers want and add even more to the playlist in 2026." - Director of Engineering Miquel LazaroAbout American Wave MachinesAmerican Wave Machines, Inc. is the inventor and developer of PerfectSwell® Surf Technology. AWM's technology powers world class surf facilities and destinations backed by proven financials, extensive data capture, and stoked surfers. PerfectSwell® is the only sequence based, pneumatic surf technology on the market. Protected by over 50 patents worldwide, PerfectSwell® Split Peaks, Peeling Waves, Air Sections, and Wedge Barrels are all covered by AWM's robust patent portfolio.Contact:Jenna Timinskyinfo@americanwavemachines.comSOURCE: American Wave Machines, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Anson Resources: Update on Cooperation between Anson and POSCO Holdings for DLE Green River Demonstration Plant
Highlights:Anson and POSCO have made strong technical and commercial progress on cooperation at the Green River DLE Demonstration Plant, with workstreams advancing positively across all review areas.Cooperation between the parties has strengthened through detailed engineering assessments and senior-level engagement, supporting POSCO's ongoing evaluation of the project.POSCO advises that completion of its due diligence and internal approval process is now expected in Q1 2026, providing a clear timeline for the next stage of the proposed investment.NEWPORT BEACH, CA, Dec 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anson Resources Limited (ASX:ASN) ("Anson" or the "Company") provides the following update on the ongoing cooperation with POSCO Holdings Inc. ("POSCO"), announced 30 June 2025, regarding the development of a DLE Demonstration Plant at its Green River Lithium Project in Utah, USA.Anson and POSCO continue to make positive progress across all workstreams for the planned demonstration plant. Over the past several months:Multiple POSCO engineering teams have conducted site visits to Green River, undertaking detailed technical assessments and reviewing site and local infrastructure, brine supply, and development pathways.Anson and POSCO representatives have held constructive meetings including visits by senior management to South Korea and the U.S.A, advancing technical, commercial, and operational discussions and further aligning both parties on development objectives.These interactions have strengthened the cooperation between the companies and have contributed meaningfully to POSCO's ongoing due diligence and internal evaluation process.POSCO Holdings is progressing its due diligence and internal review associated with the planned demonstration plant investment. Due to the ongoing completion of basic engineering studies, the anticipated finalisation date for this review has been shifted from December 2025 to Q1 2026. Anson is continuing site preparations and to engage with local suppliers and the schedule to break ground remains on track.The Green River demonstration plant investment is part of POSCO Group's secondary battery materials strategy, which centres on securing North American lithium resources and advancing future technological competitiveness.Based on the successful operation of the U.S. demonstration plant, POSCO Holdings plans to bring its independently developed DLE technology to market and accelerate investment and commercialization efforts for untapped lithium brine resources across North America.The Green River DLE demonstration plant represents a major strategic investment by POSCO Group as it works to lead in securing future-critical technologies essential to the growth of its lithium business in North America.Anson looks forward to providing further updates as the collaboration advances.Executive CommentaryExecutive Chairman & CEO, Mr. Bruce Richardson commented:"POSCO has been an outstanding partner to work with, and the quality of cooperation between our teams has been exceptional. Over recent months, our joint technical reviews, site visits, and detailed engineering discussions have reinforced a strong alignment of objectives and a shared commitment to advancing a world-class DLE demonstration plant at Green River. The collaboration has been constructive, highly professional, and deeply valued by Anson. We look forward to continuing this positive momentum as POSCO progresses its due diligence and internal evaluation into early 2026."About POSCO Holdings:POSCO Holdings Inc. is a leading South Korean industrial group with strategic investments across steel, energy, and battery materials. POSCO Group is developing a global supply chain to support the transition EV and has invested in a total of 93,000 tonnes of lithium production annually in Argentina and South Korea. The company has made significant investments in both brine and hard-rock lithium resources across South America and Australia and is advancing proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technologies to accelerate low-carbon lithium production.This announcement has been authorized for release by the Executive Chairman and POSCOContact:Bruce RichardsonExecutive Chairman and CEOE: info@AnsonResources.comWilliam MazeHead of Investor RelationsE: investors@AnsonResources.comPh: +61 7 3132 7990 Ph: +61 7 3132 7990www.Ansonresources.comFollow us on Twitter @Anson_irSOURCE: Anson Resources Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com