HONG KONG, Nov 5, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – At SAP TechEd 2025, SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) brings AI deep into the development process to level up how developers build. New AI-driven capabilities in the SAP Build solution, an expanding data ecosystem and powerful Joule Agents empower developers to move from idea to impact with unprecedented speed and confidence. As AI transforms the nature of professional work, SAP also pledges to equip 12 million people worldwide with AI-ready skills by 2030.“SAP’s announcements today give developers the tools they need to deliver at the speed of AI,” said Muhammad Alam, member of the Executive Board of SAP SE. “Innovations across SAP’s unique flywheel of applications, data and AI put developers in the drivers’ seat – where they belong.”Opening the Developer EcosystemSAP Build, the company’s flagship solution for enterprise application development and automation, now gives developers more freedom to build, extend, and automate using the tools they love most.For instance, developers who prefer agentic development solutions like Cursor, Claude Code, Cline, and Windsurf can now use SAP development frameworks with new SAP Build local Model Context Protocol Servers. Visual Studio Code users will be able to access SAP Build capabilities directly in their development environment with a new SAP Build extension. This extension will also be made available later on Open VSX Registry for other development environments. SAP and n8n also announced plans for an integration so Joule Studio agents and n8n agents can work together.And with new agent building capabilities in Joule Studio, developers have the tools they need to extend SAP’s ready-to-use agents and build new agents grounded in SAP business data and context that can act autonomously based on changing business conditions.Putting Data to WorkEvery intelligent application starts with trusted data. SAP is giving developers more ways to put that data to work through SAP Business Data Cloud.The solution now connects with more of the data and AI platforms developers use every day. A new SAP Snowflake solution extension for SAP Business Data Cloud brings Snowflake’s fully managed data and AI capabilities directly to SAP customers, giving them the flexibility to choose the right compute and storage for each data and AI workload, while maintaining governance, interoperability and business context. SAP also announced a new SAP Business Data Cloud Connect partnership with Snowflake. This complements existing integrations with Databricks and Google Cloud, giving developers more freedom to choose how they work with SAP data.With a new data product studio capability in SAP Business Data Cloud, developers can turn raw data into ready-to-use assets known as data products that support analytics, AI and application development.An expanded capability in the SAP HANA Cloud knowledge graph engine can automatically generate knowledge graphs. This capability maps relationships across SAP database tables, columns, and data models, revealing how data fits together and why it matters. Developers will be able to see how their data connects across systems and uncover underlying business insights.Bringing AI Autonomy to LifeSAP is evolving its AI portfolio to give developers the intelligence and orchestration power they need to take AI from insight to action.SAP introduced its first enterprise relational foundation model, a new class of AI that predicts business outcomes rather than the next word in a sentence. SAP-RPT-1, or the first-generation Relational Pre-trained Transformer, can make fast and accurate predictions for common business scenarios like delivery delays, payment risk, or sales order completion. SAP launched a free playground environment for developers today.New AI assistants in Joule coordinate multiple agents across workflows, departments, and applications, bringing automation and autonomy to life. These assistants plan, initiate, and complete complex tasks spanning finance, supply chain, HR, and beyond. Today, SAP introduces new agents built for technical users. For example, an agent for business process analysis will help teams understand how processes run, identify inefficiencies, and uncover opportunities to optimize workflows and drive measurable improvements. Lastly, as AI changes the nature of work for everyone, SAP is pledging to equip 12 million people worldwide with AI-ready skills by 2030. Through its partnership with online learning platform Coursera, SAP will expand hands-on training and certification programs that integrate practical AI tools, making AI more accessible to people everywhere.Visit the SAP News Center. Get SAP news via LinkedIn and Bluesky.About SAPAs a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP (NYSE:SAP) stands at the nexus of business and technology. 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LAS VEGAS, NV, Nov 5, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Las Vegas will shimmer with color, culture, and creativity as the All American Koi Show 2026 (AAKS) returns - bigger, BOLDER, and more internationally connected than ever before. The three-day event celebrates the artistry of koi fish and the powerful intersection of tradition, entrepreneurship, competition, and entertainment.All American Koi Show 2026 Las VegasInternational koi breeders and enthusiasts gathered for the All-American Koi Show 2026 in Las Vegas, USA.AAKS 2026 will unite world-renowned Japanese judges, business pioneers, and global enthusiasts in one unforgettable weekend experience. From hands-on pond-building apprenticeships to an exclusive banquet and celebrity-filled after-parties, the event is designed to engage every sense and every level of passion for koi culture."AAKS isn't just about competition - it's about connection," says Hector Mardueno, founder of W. Lim Corporation & the All American Koi Show. "We're blending East and West, legacy and innovation, business and art, all through the koi's timeless symbolism of perseverance and beauty."The event will feature eight integrated experiences, each highlighting a distinct side of the global koi movement:Party with the Legends - an exclusive kickoff with the breeders at Silverton Casino with celebrity guests and live entertainment.Sponsorship Opportunities - luxury brands and global partners align with an elite, high-value audience.AAKS Food Fest - culinary fusion inspired by American, Japanese, and Hawaiian flavors.The AAKS Main Event - koi competitions judged by world-renowned koi breeders from Japan.World Title, Awards Ceremony, & Banquet Dinner at Silverton Casino - honoring excellence and innovation in koi keeping.Vendor Expo & Registration - a dynamic marketplace for products, art, and aquaculture.Founder's Story: Hector's Journey - "All Roads Lead to Vegas AAKS 2026" YouTube Series - Fueled by passion & vision.Business Class with Hap Klopp (Founder of The North Face) & W. Lim Corporation Seminars - an exclusive leadership session and hands on apprenticeship.Each experience flows into one shared mission - to elevate koi culture to a global art form and create new bridges between innovation, entrepreneurship, and tradition.AAKS 2026 is expected to draw guests from across the America's, All Asia, and Europe, attracting luxury sponsors, global media, and collectors worldwide.Yokozuna World Title Presented by: Sakai Fish Farm, Dainichi Koi Farm, Isa Koi Farm, Momotaro Koi Farm, Omosako Koi Farm, Matsue Koi Farm, and Ooya Koi FarmFor sponsorship, vendor, or press inquiries, please contact:info@allamericankoishow.comwww.AllAmericanKoiShow.comMarch 27-29, 2026 - Silverton Casino, Las Vegas, NVContact InformationHector MarduenoFounderaccounts@wlimproducts.com7252338499Tamara MarduenoVPmarketing@allamericankoishow.com7252338499SOURCE: All American Koi ShowRelated Documents:AAKS event map.jpgAllAmericanKoiShow'26.jpeg Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
SAN DIEGO, Nov 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The latest iteration of the innovative Gambit Series of unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAV) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is Gambit 6, a collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) that adds air-to-ground operations to its already proven air-to-air capability. The multi-role platform is optimized for roles such as electronic warfare, suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), and deep precision strike, making it a versatile option for evolving defense needs.Air forces throughout the world are looking to air-to-ground-capable CCAs to enhance operational capabilities and address emerging threats in a denied environment. Gambit 6 is being developed to meet the corresponding need for adaptability, scalability, and mission-specific performance."These are real threats, and they require real solutions," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. "The modular architecture and signature-reducing internal weapons bay of Gambit 6 allow for easy integration of advanced autonomy, sensors, and weapons systems, ensuring the aircraft can adapt to a wide range of operational scenarios."Airframes will be available for international procurement starting in 2027, with European missionized versions deliverable in 2029. GA-ASI is building industry partnerships throughout Europe with the aim of providing sovereign capabilities for all its platforms.GA-ASI's Gambit Series envisions multiple CCA variants rapidly reconfigured from a common core, enabling substantial commonality for rapid and affordable production at scale.The Gambit Series is a modular family of unmanned aircraft designed to meet diverse mission requirements, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; multi-domain combat; advanced training; and stealth reconnaissance. It's built around a common core platform that accounts for a significant proportion of the aircraft's hardware, including the landing gear, baseline avionics, and chassis. This shared foundation reduces costs, increases interoperability, and accelerates the development of mission-specific variants like Gambit 6.By leveraging specialized configurations and advanced autonomy, Gambit aircraft offer tailored capabilities that enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve survivability in contested environments. One Gambit derivative is the U.S. Air Force's YFQ-42A, developed as part of that service's effort to field an AI-enabled uncrewed wingman. Based off the original Gambit 2 concept, the YFQ-42A is designed to complement human-crewed fighters like the F-35 and Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) systems, expanding sensing, weapons capacity, and survivability in contested airspace.The original concept for Gambit was announced three years ago and was based on four models. Gambit 1 is a nimble sensing platform optimized for long endurance; Gambit 2 adds the provision for air-to-air weapons; Gambit 3 looks much like Gambit 2 but is optimized for a complex adversary air role; Gambit 4 is a combat reconnaissance-focused model with no tail and swept wings. Then in 2024, GA-ASI announced Gambit 5 for ship-based CCA operations.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.Contact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 4, 2025) - Military Metals Corp. (CSE: MILI) (OTCQB: MILIF) (FSE: QN90) (the "Company" or "MILI") is pleased to report the commencement of a 10 hole, 2500-meter, definition drilling campaign at the company's 100% owned flagship Trojarová Antimony Gold Project (the "Project") in Slovakia, and the appointment of David Murray P.Geo as Vice President of Exploration.Highlights of the Campaign Include:Up to 10 diamond drillholes (see drill hole map below)Up to 2500m of drilling7 holes designed to confirm historical drilling results and update SLR Consulting's ongoing mineral resource estimate on the Project3 holes designed to test the deposit for NW strike continuityScott Eldridge, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, "The commencement of this drilling campaign at our flagship Trojarová Project is a milestone achievement. The results of this program will allow for the completion of the Project's mineral resource estimate early in 2026 and serve as a launch pad for continued advancement of this strategic asset. Furthermore, on behalf of the board, management and our shareholders, I am excited to welcome David Murray as our Vice President of Exploration. He brings 15 years of international mineral industry experience. I look forward to working directly with David to unlock the geological potential of our antimony portfolio. His technical skills will be an asset to the Company. I also wish to sincerely thank Mr. Avrom Howard for his invaluable contributions to the role of VP Exploration over the past year."History of the Project and Historical ResourceDiscovered nearly fifty years ago, Trojarová was the focus of extensive surface and underground exploration over 2km of strike length between 1983 and 1995, including 63 diamond drillholes totaling 14,330 meters, and 1.7 kilometers of underground workings. Historical exploration efforts culminated in a historical mineral resource estimate published by the Slovak Geological institute in 1992 (see "Historical Resource Estimates" below). Per this historical estimate, at a cut-off grade of 1.0% antimony, Trojarova hosts 2.46 million tonnes averaging 2.47% antimony and 0.635 grams per tonne gold in a mineralized zone averaging 3.32 meters wide, containing approximately 60,000 tonnes of antimony insitu. The historical estimate at Trojarová was classified using the Slovak version of the newly post-Soviet Russian classification system, which uses categories not directly comparable to modern standards as defined by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroluem ("CIM") Definition Standards for Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves. The Slovak Geological Institute, the State agency that carried out all exploration and underground development work at Trojarová, classified the resource as "P1" in the Slovak version of the Russian classification system. P1 is most comparable in CIM's classification system to "Inferred Mineral Resources," which is defined by the CIM as that part of a Mineral Resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of limited geological evidence gathered through appropriate sampling techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current, and the Company is not treating the historical estimate as current. For additional information relating to the historical estimate see below under the heading "Historical Resource Estimates".The Company announced January 8th, 2025, that SLR Consulting had been engaged to complete a modern mineral resource estimate of the Trojarová Project. The current drill program supports this work by seeking to confirm historical results and validate preliminary resource models.Preliminary modelling of historical data indicates the Trojarová deposit may display a trend of thickening and increasing antimony grades to the NW. The Company has targeted projected extensions of the deposit along this vector with 3 of the 7 planned drillholes with the aim to expand the current extents of the known deposit.Appointment of New Vice President of ExplorationMr. Murray is a professional geoscientist with 15 years of experience in mineral exploration and mining. His technical experience has been gathered throughout the Americas and Europe in exploration and resource geology roles, with various technical consultancies and major mining companies including Goldcorp and Newmont. David's commodity experience is diverse specializing in orogenic gold systems and including porphyry deposits, volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposits, magmatic Ni + Cu + PGE, carbonate hosted Zn, Pb + Ag, HREE and LREE as well as LCT Li pegmatites and Li brine deposits. Mr. Murray holds a Bachelor of Science with an Advanced Major in Geoscience from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.Mr. Murray's top technical priority will be to unlock shareholder value through the definition and growth of mineral resources at Trojarová and MILI's other antimony and related critical metals projects, along with assessing additional opportunities that may come to the Company's attention. MILI welcomes him to its executive management team on behalf of the Company's shareholders.Figure 1. Historical and proposed diamond drillholes at the Trojarová antimony & gold project, western Slovakia.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10818/273101_a4491c4ef4c25abc_001full.jpgAbout the ProjectDiscovered in the late 1970s, Trojarová was the focus of extensive surface and underground exploration from 1983 to 1995, with 63 core holes for a total of 14,330m, and 1.7km of underground workings completed. Efforts continued over the years as additional trenches were dug, and holes were drilled. Starting in 1990, underground development work began ultimately comprising a 300-meter-long adit connected to a 700-plus meter-long drive in the footwall of the mineralized zone with seven crosscuts into the mineralized zone for sampling purposes. These efforts culminated in a multi-volume study comprising drill logs, analyses, drill plans, maps and sections, deposit model studies, petrographic studies, metallurgical studies and more, culminating in a multi-volume compendium of reports produced by the Slovak Geological Institute published in 1992.Options GrantThe Company is pleased to announce it has granted an aggregate of 300,000 stock options (the "Options") to David Muray to purchase 300,000 common shares (the "Shares") in the capital of the Company pursuant to the Company's share option plan (the "Option Grant"). The Options, which vest immediately, are exercisable at an exercise price of $0.50 per Share for a period of five years from the date of grant.The technical contents of this release were reviewed and approved by David Murray, P.Geo, VP-Exploration for Military Metals and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.For more information about Military Metals Corp. and its critical minerals initiatives, please visit: https://www.militarymetalscorp.com.LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/military-metals/X: https://x.com/militarymetalsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564717587797About Military Metals Corp. The Company is a British Columbia-based mineral exploration company that is primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties with a focus on antimony.ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD of DIRECTORSFor more information, please contact:Scott EldridgeCEO and Directorscott@militarymetalscorp.com or info@militarymetalscorp.comFor enquiries, please call 604-537-7556Historical Resource EstimatesThis news release includes disclosure of a historical resource estimate. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate included in this Presentation as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. The Company is not treag the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves.The historical estimate quoted in this Presentation related to the Trojarova Property was taken from a compendium produced by the Slovak Geological Survey, completed in March 1992 based on exploration work undertaking in the 1980s and 1990s. It is entitled (English translation): "FINAL JOB REPORT, PEZINOK-TROJAROVA, Geological Survey State Enterprise", report compendium number 78406 (Michel et al, 1992).The Slovak Geological Institute, the state agency that carried out all exploration and underground development work at Trojarová, classified the historical resources as "P1" and "C2" in the Slovak version of the Russian classification system, respectively. These are closest within the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum's ("CIM") classification system to "inferred mineral resources," which is defined by the CIM as that part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of limited geological evidence gathered through appropriate sampling techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes.The historical work carried out appears comprehensive, detailed and at a professional standard. The Company considers this historical data to be relevant as the Company will use these data as a guide to plan future exploration programs. The Company also considers the data to be reliable for these purposes. However, considerable work needs to be completed before it will be possible to classify mineralization documented at Trojárova as current mineral resources. The historical drill logs need to be translated and transcribed into a logging format suitable for resource estimation purposes. All historical collar locations along with the underground maps need to be digitized and georeferenced. All data need to be transferred to an independent, arm's length resource estimation specialist so that a three-dimensional digital deposit model can be constructed, based upon which the number, length and orientation of twin and infill holes necessary so that the historical resource can be classified as current mineral resources can be determined.Forward-Looking InformationThis news release contains "forward-looking information". Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information in this news release includes the future drilling and exploration work at Trojarová, the development of a custom antimony analytical standard, the continuation of the value of antimony, and the future needs of Europe and the E.U. specifically. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this news release. These include geopolitical developments related to the supply and value of antimony, the continued use of antimony and availability of alternatives, availability of capital and labour in respect of the property that is the subject of this news release, the results of any future exploration activities, which cannot be guaranteed, and any other future activities in respect of the property held by the Target. Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company's public filings under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward looking statements if circumstances, management's estimates or opinions should change, except as required by securities legislation. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/273101 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
ZHUHAI, China, Nov 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Chimelong ferry, jointly launched by China Merchants Cruises, Trip.com, and Chimelong Group, made its grand inaugural voyage on July 8 at Shenzhen Shekou Prince Bay Cruise Homeport.To better serve international travelers, the "Chimelong Ferry" simplifies the entire journey — from booking to arrival — by offering a seamless, high-quality travel experience through its “one-stop direct access + hassle-free service” model. This approach significantly enhances cross-border convenience, enabling tourists to reach and enjoy Hengqin Chimelong International Ocean Resort with ease, while promoting deeper integration of tourism and transportation across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).Revamped End-to-End Services, Targeting Key Travel Pain PointsFor international visitors to Chimelong Resort in Hengqin, traditional inbound travel often comes with three main challenges: complicated travel routes, language barriers, and trouble handling luggage. Travelers flying via Hong Kong International Airport and heading to Guangdong usually need several transfers, which will be both time-consuming and exhausting."Chimelong Ferry" has launched targeted solutions, pioneering an innovative model that builds on "one-stop direct access + hassle-free service" that redefines travel experiences through seamlessly connected journeys.The service offers a 2.5-hour convenient route from Hong Kong Airport to Hengqin Chimelong International Ocean Resort, spanning Hong Kong Airport → Shenzhen Shekou → Hengqin. This end-to-end route significantly save transfer time.Professional Chinese-English bilingual guides and clear signage are available throughout the journey, fully eliminating language barriers. Additionally, passengers can check luggage directly from Shekou Cruise Homeport to Chimelong-affiliated hotels in Hengqin, avoiding extra handling and enjoying a hassle-free trip."Chimelong Ferry" has also upgraded services across the entire travel process: pre-departure, during the journey, and post-arrival.At the booking stage prior to departure, international travelers can conveniently purchase tickets online using major credit cards, with the platform supporting 24 languages to cater to a global audience. In addition, Trip.com offers exclusive deals for international visitors — including a 30% discount on double tickets for Chimelong’s three major resorts, and attractive hotel packages in Guangzhou and Hengqin such as “Buy 2 Adults, Get 2 Children Free.”International passengers taking the "Chimelong Ferry" can use dedicated check-in counters and immigration lanes, significantly speeding up clearance. At Shekou Cruise Homeport, the "Chimelong Ferry" VIP lounge allows passengers to complete hotel check-in and luggage drop-off in one go, eliminating transfer-related stress. The Ferry seamlessly integrates Chimelong’s iconic elements into its exterior and interior design.Upon arrival in Hengqin, passengers can board exclusive shuttle buses that take them directly to Hengqin Chimelong Resort. With convenient luggage transfer services and priority ride access, guests can jump straight into the adventure — enjoying a truly seamless and carefree experience from beginning to end.Deep Integration of "Transport + Tourism," Building a New Travel EcosystemLinking Hong Kong International Airport to Hengqin Chimelong International Ocean Resort, "Chimelong Ferry" is injecting transformative vitality into inbound tourism. Its 2.5-hour direct service, multilingual support, and seamless luggage handling system deliver an unparalleled travel experience for visitors.Its destination, Zhuhai Hengqin Chimelong International Ocean Resort, is a world-renowned tourist attraction. In June 2024, it was officially designated as a "National Tourist Resort." This year, Hengqin Chimelong received two prestigious Thea Awards: one for the spectacle show “Chimelong Show,” and another for the marine theme park “Chimelong Spaceship.”The launch of "Chimelong Ferry" not only injects fresh vitality into the inbound tourism market but also helps position the GBA as a world-class tourism destination. With continuous service upgrades, this "golden corridor" is set to become a new window showcasing China’s tourism service standards.Media contactBrand Name :Chimelong International Travel Company LimitedCity, State, Country: Room 907, 9/F, Mirror Tower, No. 61 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong KongContact Person: Marketing TeamEmail: nancy.zhang@chimelong-int.com Tele:400-883-0083Website: https://www.chimelong.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), announcing a multi-year education partnership to develop the nation's next generation of cyber-leaders and embedded software engineers, supporting Malaysia's goals to advance digital talent, industry competitiveness and regional cyber resilience in ASEAN.BlackBerry and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Announce Strategic PartnershipThe UKM and BlackBerry partnership was witnessed by the Minister of Higher Education in Malaysia, Dato' Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir and Canada's Minister of International Trade, The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The collaboration signifies deepening ties between Canada and Malaysia and a shared commitment to bolstering regional cyber capacity and resilience against escalating digital threats."The Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia strongly supports the collaboration between UKM and BlackBerry," said Dato' Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry. "This partnership not only boosts research and innovation at the university but also benefits society, nurturing future cyber-professionals and embedded software developers with the technical and leadership skills needed to advance Malaysia's digital future."BlackBerry CEO, John Giamatteo and Minister of Higher Education in Malaysia, Dato' Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abdul KadirThe MOU establishes a comprehensive framework for cooperation, aiming to advance academic excellence, workforce readiness, and research leadership. It also aims to strengthen Malaysia's technology ecosystem through industry-relevant cybersecurity and software development training, internships, research grants, and globally recognized certifications for UKM students and faculty.The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Canada's Minister of International Trade continued: "Canada is a leader in cybersecurity and digital capacity across ASEAN. Partnerships like this demonstrate how Canadian innovation - from leaders such as BlackBerry - can help build trusted, secure, and future-ready digital economies. By working with institutions like Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, we're helping to develop the skilled talent and technologies that will drive shared prosperity across the region."Canada's Minister of International Trade, The Honourable Maninder Sidhu"Developing a digitally skilled workforce is critical not only for national security, but for sustainable economic growth," said John Giamatteo, Chief Executive Officer of BlackBerry. "Our collaboration with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia enables deserving individuals to access world-class training, hands-on experience, and industry mentorship - equipping future cyber-leaders with strong values and skills to advance critical sectors, drive Malaysia's economy, and protect the nation from tomorrow's threats."BlackBerry CEO, John Giamatteo addresses crowd at UKM signingFor budding embedded software developers pursuing careers in industries like robotics, medical and automotive, UKM students and educators will benefit from access to BlackBerry's global QNX® Everywhere program, offering expertise, curriculum development and training in QNX® Software Development Platform (SDP), along with certifications, free non-commercial QNX licenses and community development. Launched in January 2024, QNX Everywhere offers easy access for students, academic and research organizations, and hobbyists to develop knowledge of QNX® technologies that are trusted by eight of the leading medical device manufacturers and more than 45 of the leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide.BlackBerry and UKM MOU signingThe partnership reflects the commitment of both institutions to promote education, research, and innovation in areas foundational to Malaysia's digital and economic future. Guided by national policies, the partners are collaborating to:Develop curriculum and training aligned to real-world industry needsAdvance academic and research capabilities in embedded systems, secure communications, and cybersecurityFoster professional growth and leadership in technology among students and facultyDeliver dedicated ethical cyber training and support to under-privileged youthsUKM also announced it is partnering with BlackBerry and Malaysia's National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) on a new initiative called the Trustworthy Professionals program. The curriculum will combine academic learning, government support and industry expertise to provide cybersecurity training and hands-on experience for up to 50 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. In an era of rising digital crime and fraud, the unique pilot project will focus on teaching integrity, ethics and trust, along with technical skills, aiming to instil good values to steer learners away from the misuse of digital skills.Prof. Dr. Sufian Jusoh concluded, "Our collaboration with BlackBerry represents a significant step forward in strengthening our capabilities in cybersecurity education, embedded systems and applied research. By combining UKM's academic excellence with BlackBerry's global expertise, we aim to nurture a new generation of technology leaders who are not only equipped with advanced technical knowledge but also guided by ethical values and a commitment to safeguarding our nation's digital future."About Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)Established in 1970, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is a leading research university driving academic excellence, innovation and national progress. Home to a vibrant community of scholars and researchers, UKM tackles global and local challenges through multidisciplinary research that unites science, technology, social sciences and the humanities. Internationally recognized for its commitment to sustainability, innovation and inclusivity, UKM is strengthening its focus on emerging fields such as cybersecurity, digital trust, and data protection, towards advancing Malaysia's digital resilience while shaping global discourse. With its unwavering mission to empower society and produce future-ready graduates, UKM continues to be a catalyst for knowledge, transformation and impact.For more information, visit UKM.myAbout BlackBerryBlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides enterprises and governments with the intelligent software and services that power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company's high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security, and reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure, and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management.For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.Trademarks, including but not limited to BLACKBERRY and EMBLEM Design, are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.Media Contacts:BlackBerry Media Relations+1 (519) 597-7273mediarelations@BlackBerry.comUKM Communications+60167950266berita@ukm.edu.mySOURCE: BlackBerry Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
吉隆坡，马来西亚, 2025年11月4日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 黑莓有限公司(BlackBerry Limited)（纽约证券交易所代码：BB；多伦多证券交易所代码：BB）与马来西亚国民大学（UKM）今日签署谅解备忘录（MOU），宣布建立为期多年的教育合作伙伴关系，旨在培养马来西亚新一代网络安全领袖和嵌入式软件工程师，支持马来西亚在发展数字人才、提升产业竞争力以及加强东盟地区网络韧性方面的目标。BlackBerry and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Announce Strategic Partnership马来西亚高等教育部长拿督斯里迪拉惹赞比里·阿都卡迪博士（Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir）与加拿大国际贸易部长曼宁德·西杜阁下（The Honourable Maninder Sidhu）共同见证了UKM与黑莓的合作签署仪式，活动于吉隆坡举行的第47届东盟峰会期间进行。此次合作象征着加拿大与马来西亚关系的进一步深化，也体现了双方在增强区域网络能力与抵御日益增长的数字威胁方面的共同承诺。马来西亚高等教育部长拿督斯里迪拉惹赞比里表示：“高等教育部高度支持UKM与黑莓之间的合作。这一伙伴关系不仅将推动大学的科研与创新发展，也将造福社会，培养具备技术与领导能力的未来网络安全专业人才与嵌入式软件开发人员，为马来西亚的数字未来奠定坚实基础。”BlackBerry CEO, John Giamatteo and Minister of Higher Education in Malaysia, Dato' Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir该谅解备忘录（MOU）建立了一个全面的合作框架，旨在推动学术卓越、提升就业准备度，并加强科研领导力。该合作还致力于通过与产业密切相关的网络安全与软件开发培训、实习机会、科研资助，以及为UKM师生提供的全球认可认证，进一步强化马来西亚的技术生态体系。加拿大国际贸易部长曼宁德·西杜阁下（The Honourable Maninder Sidhu）表示：“加拿大在东盟地区的网络安全与数字能力建设方面处于领先地位。这样的合作伙伴关系展示了加拿大创新——以黑莓等领军企业为代表——如何助力打造可信、安全、面向未来的数字经济。通过与马来西亚国民大学这样的机构合作，我们正在帮助培养推动区域共同繁荣所需的技术人才与创新技术。”Canada's Minister of International Trade, The Honourable Maninder Sidhu黑莓公司首席执行官约翰·贾马提欧（John Giamatteo）表示：“培养具备数字技能的劳动力，不仅对国家安全至关重要，也是实现可持续经济增长的关键。我们与马来西亚国民大学的合作，使有潜质的个人能够获得世界级培训、实践经验和行业导师指导——帮助未来的网络领袖建立坚定的价值观与专业技能，以推动关键产业发展、促进马来西亚经济增长，并守护国家免受未来威胁。”BlackBerry CEO, John Giamatteo addresses crowd at UKM signing对于立志在机器人、医疗及汽车等行业发展的新一代嵌入式软件开发者而言，马来西亚国民大学（UKM）的学生与教师将受益于黑莓公司全球性的 QNX® Everywhere 计划。该计划为参与者提供QNX®软件开发平台（QNX® Software Development Platform, SDP）的专业知识、课程开发与培训支持，并包含认证课程、免费非商业用途的QNX授权以及社区开发资源。自 2024年1月 启动以来，QNX Everywhere 计划为学生、学术与研究机构，以及个人开发者提供便捷的途径，以深入了解QNX®技术——这种技术已获得全球8家顶尖医疗设备制造商及超过45家领先汽车制造商的信任与采用。BlackBerry and UKM MOU signing此项合作体现了双方在促进教育、科研与创新方面的共同承诺，尤其聚焦于马来西亚数字化与经济未来的关键基础领域。在国家政策的指导下，双方将携手合作，以实现以下目标：制定符合实际产业需求的课程与培训内容提升在嵌入式系统、安全通信及网络安全领域的学术与科研能力促进学生与教师在科技领域的职业成长与领导力发展为弱势青年群体提供专门的网络伦理培训与支持马来西亚国民大学（UKM）同时宣布，将与黑莓公司及马来西亚国家网络安全局（NACSA）合作推出一项名为 “可信专业人才计划”（Trustworthy Professionals Program） 的新倡议。该课程将融合学术教育、政府支持与行业专业知识，为多达50名来自弱势背景的青年提供网络安全培训与实践经验。在网络犯罪与诈骗日益猖獗的时代，这一独特的试点项目将重点教授诚信、道德与信任等价值观，同时结合技术培训，旨在培养正确的价值取向，引导学员避免滥用数字技能。苏菲安·尤索教授（Prof. Dr. Sufian Jusoh）总结道：“我们与黑莓公司的合作，是在加强网络安全教育、嵌入式系统与应用研究能力方面的重要一步。通过结合UKM的学术卓越与黑莓的全球专业经验，我们希望培育新一代科技领袖，使他们不仅掌握先进的技术知识，更具备坚实的道德价值观和守护国家数字未来的责任感。”关于马来西亚国民大学（Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia，UKM）马来西亚国民大学成立于1970年，是推动学术卓越、创新与国家进步的领先研究型大学。学校拥有充满活力的学者与研究团队，通过跨学科研究融合科学、技术、社会科学与人文学科，以应对全球与本地挑战。UKM以其在可持续发展、创新与包容性方面的承诺而获得国际认可，并正重点发展网络安全、数字信任与数据保护等新兴领域，以增强马来西亚的数字韧性并引领全球相关议题的讨论。秉持赋能社会、培育面向未来毕业生的使命，UKM持续作为知识、变革与社会影响的催化力量，引领国家与世界的可持续发展。欲了解更多信息，请访问 https://www.ukm.my 关于 BlackBerry BlackBerry（NYSE: BB；TSX: BB）为企业和政府提供支撑世界运行的智能软件与服务。总部位于加拿大安大略省滑铁卢，BlackBerry 的高性能基础软件帮助主要汽车制造商及工业巨头实现应用变革、开创新营收模式并推出创新商业模式，同时确保安全性、可靠性与稳定性不受影响。 凭借在安全通信领域的深厚积淀，BlackBerry 提供全面、高度安全并经过严格认证的产品组合，涵盖移动防护、关键任务通信及重大事件管理，以确保业务持续运行与运营韧性。欲了解更多信息，请访问 BlackBerry.com 并关注 @BlackBerry。商标声明：包括但不限于 BLACKBERRY 及 EMBLEM Design 及 QNX 及 QNX logo在内的商标均为 BlackBerry Limited 的商标或注册商标，BlackBerry 明确保留其专有权利。所有其他商标均为其各自所有者的财产。 BlackBerry 不对任何第三方产品或服务负责。媒体联系:BlackBerry Media Relations+1 (519) 597-7273mediarelations@BlackBerry.comUKM Communications+60167950266berita@ukm.edu.my来源: BlackBerry Limited Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
SINGAPORE, Nov 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PropertyGuru, Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, unveiled the winners of the 15th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) at a black-tie gala today in Andaz Singapore.Supported by Mitsubishi Electric Asia, the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) honoured the year’s finest real estate achievements in 44 categories, celebrating excellence in property development, design, and individual leadership.City Developments Limited won the Best Developer award for the first time since 2016, a victory complemented by a win for its project, Union Square Residences.Chia Ngiang Hong, group general manager of City Developments Limited (CDL), received the inaugural Life Achievement Award, acknowledging his over four decades of exceptional service to the Singapore property market and his exemplary leadership at the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore (REDAS).Frasers Property Singapore was awarded Best Lifestyle Developer, alongside a win for Sky Eden@Bedok. Parc Greenwich, the company’s joint venture with CSC Land Group (Singapore), was also a winner.Soon Su Lin, chief executive officer of Frasers Property Singapore, was named Real Estate Personality of the Year for her strategic investments in sustainability, inclusive developments, and ambitious vision for retail and luxury development in the country.IOI Properties Group emerged as the programme’s most prolific winner, earning the Best Transnational Developer title. Its subsidiary, IOI Properties Singapore, collected four trophies for W Residences Marina View – Singapore, one trophy for W Singapore – Marina View, and two for IOI Central Boulevard Towers.UOL Group Limited returned this year with two titles: Best Sustainable Developer and Best Residential Developer. Parktown Residence, its joint venture with CapitaLand Development and Singapore Land Group Limited, won four awards.Upperhouse at Orchard Boulevard, a joint venture between UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited, won the prestigious Best Condo Development (Singapore) award. University Road Developments, a project by Best Landed Developer winner Jean Yip Developments, was named Best Boutique Landed Housing Development and Best Housing Development (Singapore).Allgreen Properties Limited won Best Luxury Developer, along with a trophy for Promenade Peak, while Apex Asia Development Pte. Ltd. won Best Breakthrough Developer, supported by two wins for Artisan 8 by Apex Asia (2) Pte. Ltd. and Food Point @ Tai Seng by Tai Seng Food Point Development Pte. Ltd. The Assembly Place also returned this year with a win for Best Co Living Operator.The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) honoured an array of developments, led by One Marina Gardens by Kingsford Marina Development Pte Ltd and River Green by Wing Tai. Other winning projects this year include Otto Place by Hoi Hup Realty Pte Ltd & Sunway Developments Pte Ltd; Tampines Connection by Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd; and The Golden Mile by Perennial Holdings Pte Ltd and Far East Organization.Rounding out the individual honours, Oliver Siah, co-founder and managing director of Fraxtor Group, was named Rising Star for his pioneering use of blockchain technology to democratise real estate investment.Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “Singapore's legacy as a garden city is reflected in our award winners this year with innovative spaces to live, work, and thrive in harmony with nature. The winning developments clearly demonstrate a profound respect for their surroundings, whether by blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors, or sensitively preserving heritage. With transnational reach and homegrown expertise, our awardees deliver generously scaled, flexible spaces, from large-scale residences to innovative industrial projects. As we mark our 15th-year milestone in Singapore, we celebrate the achievements of developers that go for the gold standard in all aspects of design and development.”Roy Ling, the new chairperson of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) judging panel, said: “As we mark the 15th edition of the Awards, we celebrate more than architectural beauty—we honour innovation, purpose, and impact. This year’s winners remind us that great real estate is both future-ready and community-centred. From mega-developments to thoughtful heritage conservation, the award winners set new benchmarks for excellence. Congratulations to all—may your vision continue to shape a Singapore where people don’t just live and work, but truly thrive.”The independent panel of judges who selected this year’s winners consists of Roy Ling, CEO, board director, and adjunct professor, FollowTrade; Ar. Ivy Koh, director, Architecture + Design, Buildings + Cities, SJ Group; Dr Yeong Ming Keow, associate professor, National University of Singapore; Greg Shand, architect, Robert Greg Shand Architects; Henry Woon, director, Atelier Ten; Saravanan Sugumaran, managing director, Morrow Intelligence Pte Ltd; Shang Chai Chua, partner, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP; and Zhenru Goy, principal architect, Goy Architects.HLB Singapore Foo Kon Tan supervised the selection process under the leadership of Raymond Kong and Edwin Wee, upholding the fairness, transparency, and credibility of the awards.The 15th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) is part of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series, which marks its historic 20th edition in 2025. Over the decades, the series has expanded from its home base of Thailand to markets such as Singapore, Australia, the Middle East, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.Top winners of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) will compete for Best in Asia honours at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in Thailand on 12 December 2025.Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 15th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) is supported by gold sponsor Mitsubishi Electric Asia; official portal partner PropertyGuru.com.sg; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners D+A Magazine, Gazet International, SquareRooms Magazine, Tatler Asia Homes, and Top 10 Singapore; supporting association Singapore Institute of Estate Agents; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS15th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore)DEVELOPER AWARDSBest DeveloperWINNER: City Developments Limited Best Transnational DeveloperWINNER: IOI Properties GroupBest Sustainable Developer WINNER: UOL Group LimitedBest Lifestyle Developer WINNER: Frasers Property SingaporeBest Luxury DeveloperWINNER: Allgreen Properties LimitedBest Residential Developer WINNER: UOL Group LimitedBest Landed DeveloperWINNER: Jean Yip DevelopmentsBest Breakthrough DeveloperWINNER: Apex Asia Development Pte. Ltd.Best Co Living Operator WINNER: The Assembly PlaceDEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Mega Scale Luxury Condo Development WINNER: One Marina Gardens by Kingsford Marina Development Pte LtdBest Mega Scale Condo Development WINNER: Parktown Residence by CapitaLand Development, UOL Group Limited, & Singapore Land Group LimitedBest Ultra Luxury Condo DevelopmentWINNER: W Residences Marina View – Singapore by IOI Properties Singapore Best Luxury Condo DevelopmentWINNER: Upperhouse at Orchard Boulevard by UOL Group Limited & Singapore Land Group LimitedHIGHLY COMMENDED: Promenade Peak by Allgreen Properties LimitedBest Boutique Condo Development WINNER: Artisan 8 by Apex Asia (2) Pte. Ltd.Best Lifestyle Condo Development WINNER: W Residences Marina View – Singapore by IOI Properties Singapore Best Completed Executive Condo Development WINNER: Parc Greenwich by Frasers Property Singapore & CSC Land Group (Singapore)Best Executive Condo Development WINNER: Otto Place by Hoi Hup Realty Pte Ltd & Sunway Developments Pte LtdBest Private Condo DevelopmentWINNER: Sky Eden@Bedok by Frasers Property SingaporeBest Landed Housing Development WINNER: Springleaf Collection by The Assembly PlaceBest Boutique Landed Housing Development WINNER: University Road Developments by Jean Yip DevelopmentsBest Industrial Development WINNER: Tampines Connection by Soilbuild Group Holdings LtdBest Food Hub DevelopmentWINNER: Food Point @ Tai Seng by Tai Seng Food Point Development Pte. Ltd.HIGHLY COMMENDED: EcoFood @ Mandai by UnitedLand Development Best Mixed Use Development WINNER: Union Square Residences by City Developments LimitedBest Lifestyle Commercial Development WINNER: Odeon by UOL Group LimitedBest Heritage Conservation DevelopmentWINNER: The Golden Mile by Perennial Holdings Pte Ltd and Far East OrganizationBest Office Development WINNER: IOI Central Boulevard Towers by IOI Properties Singapore Best Boutique Hotel Development WINNER: Social on Outram by The Assembly PlaceBest Integrated Development WINNER: Parktown Residence by CapitaLand Development, UOL Group Limited, & Singapore Land Group LimitedBest Sustainable Development WINNER: River Green by Wing TaiBest Co Living SpaceWINNER: Serene Living, managed by The Assembly PlaceDESIGN AWARDSBest Mega Scale Condo Architectural DesignWINNER: Parktown Residence by CapitaLand Development, UOL Group Limited, & Singapore Land Group LimitedBest Luxury Condo Architectural Design WINNER: Promenade Peak by Allgreen Properties Limited HIGHLY COMMENDED: River Green by Wing TaiHIGHLY COMMENDED: Upperhouse at Orchard Boulevard by UOL Group Limited & Singapore Land Group LimitedBest Office Architectural Design WINNER: IOI Central Boulevard Towers by IOI Properties Singapore Best Sales Gallery Architectural Design WINNER: W Residences Marina View – Singapore by IOI Properties Singapore Best Ultra Luxury Condo Interior Design WINNER: W Residences Marina View – Singapore by IOI Properties Singapore Best Luxury Condo Interior Design WINNER: Upperhouse at Orchard Boulevard by UOL Group Limited & Singapore Land Group LimitedHIGHLY COMMENDED: Promenade Peak by Allgreen Properties LimitedBest Mega Scale Condo Landscape Design WINNER: Parktown Residence by CapitaLand Development, UOL Group Limited, & Singapore Land Group LimitedBest Luxury Condo Landscape Design WINNER: River Green by Wing TaiHIGHLY COMMENDED: Promenade Peak by Allgreen Properties LimitedBest Hotel Interior Design WINNER: W Singapore - Marina View by IOI Properties Singapore BEST OF SINGAPOREBest Condo Development (Singapore)WINNER: Upperhouse at Orchard Boulevard by UOL Group Limited & Singapore Land Group LimitedBest Housing Development (Singapore)WINNER: University Road Developments by Jean Yip DevelopmentsINDIVIDUAL AWARDSLife Achievement AwardWINNER: Chia Ngiang Hong, Group General Manager, City Developments Limited (CDL)Real Estate Personality of the YearWINNER: Soon Su Lin, Chief Executive Officer, Frasers Property SingaporeRising StarWINNER: Oliver Siah, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Fraxtor GroupABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS:PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2025, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during PropertyGuru Week in December 2025. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUP:PropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 32 million property seekers monthly2 to connect with over 50,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. 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荷兰海牙, 2025年11月4日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 一项针对1,000名墨西哥成年人的研究显示，超过四分之三的人曾遭遇过诈骗；平均每四天就会遇到一次骗局，折合为墨西哥每人每年平均约86次的诈骗接触。此外，近五分之三（约60%）的墨西哥成年人称在过去一年中遭遇过诈骗，而每位受害者平均被诈骗1.8次。广泛的经济损失购物诈骗（55%）、投资诈骗（48%）和意外资金诈骗（47%）是墨西哥最常见的三种诈骗类型。一些受害者的钱通过电子邮件被盗，另一些则收到了绑架威胁。此外，超过三分之一的墨西哥成年人表示在过去一年中因诈骗而遭受金钱损失。电汇或银行转账（55%）以及借记卡支付（21%）是诈骗者最常使用的收款方式。在曾经遭遇过诈骗的人中，三分之二向支付服务机构报告了诈骗事件，但其中有一半人未能追回任何损失的资金。举报信心不足在墨西哥，诈骗事件发生频繁，有12%的墨西哥成年人每周会多次遭遇诈骗。在过去的12个月中，超过一半曾遇到诈骗的人至少举报过一次。然而，在举报过诈骗的人中，37%表示未见任何处理行动，另有15%不确定结果如何。对于从未举报过诈骗的人而言，一半表示未举报的原因是“不知道该向谁举报”，而超过三分之一的人认为“举报也不会有结果”或“不会采取任何行动”。导致警惕性提高97%的墨西哥成年人表示，他们会采取至少一种措施来判断某个优惠或提议是真是假、是否为诈骗。最常见的做法是“在其他网站上搜索相关评论”（36%），这一行为被认为是在防范诈骗方面最有效的手段之一。要求问责的呼声不断上升三分之一的墨西哥成年人认为，应对诈骗者实施的首要惩罚是“全额赔偿受害者损失”；然而，19%的人主张更严厉的惩罚，如判处6年至10年或更长的监禁。诈骗在墨西哥依然造成严重影响，不仅带来经济损失，也造成心理压力，并引发公众对加强保护措施和加重惩处的强烈呼吁。“这些调查结果既揭示了问题的严重程度，也体现了墨西哥人民的坚韧。尽管几乎每隔几天就会遭遇诈骗，大多数成年人仍积极采取措施核实信息、保护自身安全。现在是组织、监管机构和企业以具体行动回应这种警觉的时候，让墨西哥成为一个更安全的网络环境。” ——GASA墨西哥分会主任 西西·德拉·佩尼亚（Sissi de la Peña）阅读报告并参加我们的网络研讨会：完整报告11月5日网络研讨会阅读完整新闻稿，了解研究方法与附录说明联系信息Metje van der MeerMarketing Directormetje.vandermeer@gasa.org来源: Global Anti-Scam Alliance Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
SAN DIEGO, Nov 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in uncrewed aircraft systems, is excited to participate in the upcoming 25th anniversary of the International Fighter Conference as the event's only Four-Star Lead Partner, reflecting the company's global commitment to the future of autonomous fighter jets.GA-ASI's growing production fleet of unmanned combat jets - including the MQ-20 Avenger®, XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station, and YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft - is defining the global future of autonomous and semi-autonomous combat jets, leading the way in autonomy development, manned-unmanned teaming, and affordable, rapid delivery at scale. The company's vision for its Gambit Series of modular, scalable, uncrewed fighters paves the way for U.S. forces, allies and partners to quickly evolve global air forces for the future fight.Publicly promising to build and fly a production-representative uncrewed jet fighter for the U.S. Air Force by summer 2025, GA-ASI launched its YFQ-42A CCA in August, pioneering a new era for fighter jets. Flight operations continue today across the growing fleet, cementing GA-ASI's continued dominance in UAS development and delivery while meeting anticipated timelines and remaining true to its word."The YFQ-42A is a revolutionary aircraft, and the fleet is in production and in the air today," said David R. Alexander, president of GA-ASI. "This isn't a ‘wait and see' moment. We're flying. We're delivering. And we're advancing this future of combat aviation, the same way we have for more than three decades."Since 1992, GA-ASI has delivered more than 1,300 combat aircraft to U.S. forces and international partners, surpassing more than 9 million total flight hours in 2025. The company's Predator®, Reaper®, Gray Eagle®, SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® aircraft continue to set the standard for medium-altitude, long-endurance UAS performance.The company's MQ-20 Avenger, an internally funded uncrewed combat jet that achieved first flight in 2009, continues to serve as a test bed for advanced autonomy integration and demonstration, incorporating and flying the latest cutting-edge software from U.S. government sources, leading industry suppliers and GA-ASI's own autonomy software development teams, often at company expense.For International Fighter Conference, Nov. 4-6 in Rome, GA-ASI plans to offer attendees a chance to see the future for themselves, with a full-scale model display of the YFQ-42A CCA co-located inside the show venue and other announcements. For more information on IFC 2025, visit https://www.defenceiq.com/events-internationalfighter.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.Contact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.Related Images Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
LOS ANGELES, CA, Nov 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a leading global private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex situations in the middle market, today announced it has completed the acquisition of FLSmidth Cement A/S ("FLSmidth Cement" or "Company"), from FLSmidth & Co. A/S (CPH:FLS) ("FLSmidth"). With the completion of the transaction, FLSmidth Cement will operate under the new name Fuller Technologies ("Fuller"), marking the beginning of its next chapter as an independent, technology-driven leader serving the global cement sector. Fuller is a leading solutions provider for the cement production industry focused on providing aftermarket parts and services to as well as new and replacement equipment for cement plants around the globe. The Company has manufacturing locations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and its global installed base spans over 1,400 of the world's approximate 2,700 cement plants.With more than 140 years of experience, Fuller delivers comprehensive solutions that cover the entire cement production process, from plant entry to final output. The company provides customers with a broad range of equipment and software designed for both conventional and sustainable cement production, including crushers, mills, kilns, feeders, loading systems, pneumatic conveyors, and automation controls. Beyond production, Fuller also supports its long-standing clients with an extensive portfolio of aftermarket parts and services, ensuring full lifecycle coverage for its equipment.With Pacific Avenue's support, Fuller will focus on reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner to its customers by deepening relationships and aligning more closely with their evolving needs. The Company is positioned to execute a broad set of strategic growth initiatives across its capital equipment and service delivery offerings, serving both cement production and complementary industries. By leveraging its technical expertise, innovative products, and services, Fuller will continue to drive value creation and sustainable expansion for its customers across the globe."We are proud to welcome Fuller Technologies into our portfolio. This transaction highlights Pacific Avenue's expertise in executing complex, cross-border carve-outs and supporting global businesses in achieving sustainable, long-term growth. We take pride in being the go-to solution provider for sellers seeking a seamless transition and a strong foundation for their businesses to thrive as independent companies. Under the Fuller name, the team is well-positioned to build on its rich legacy, expand its global reach, and continue delivering the innovative, mission-critical solutions that cement producers around the world rely on."-Chris Sznewajs, Founder and Managing Partner of Pacific AvenueIn addition, Pacific Avenue announced Dennis Cassidy as the new CEO of the Company, effective immediately. With a career spanning more than three decades, Mr. Cassidy is a proven industrial executive with a track record of transforming complex, global businesses through disciplined growth, operational efficiency, and large-scale transformation initiatives."This is an exciting moment for our company. As Fuller Technologies, we are embracing our legacy while charting a bold path forward as an independent leader in cement production solutions. In partnership with Pacific Avenue, we are energized to deepen our customer relationships, accelerate innovation, and expand our solution offerings. Our commitment to delivering high-performance, sustainable technologies remains unwavering, and we look forward to shaping the future of the industry together with our customers."-Dennis Cassidy, CEO of Fuller TechnologiesJ.P. Morgan served as the buy-side M&A advisor, McDermott Will & Schulte served as the buy-side legal advisor, J.P. Morgan and Citi provided acquisition financing, and KPMG provided buy-side accounting and tax services.About Pacific Avenue Capital PartnersPacific Avenue Capital Partners is a global private equity firm, headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Paris, France. The Firm is focused on corporate divestitures and other complex situations in the middle market. Pacific Avenue has extensive M&A and operations experience, allowing the Firm to navigate complex transactions and unlock value through operational improvement, capital investment, and accelerated growth. Pacific Avenue takes a collaborative approach in partnering with strong management teams to drive lasting and strategic change while assisting businesses in reaching their full potential. Pacific Avenue has approximately $3.8 billion of Assets Under Management (AUM) as of August 31, 2025 (based on Q2 2025 valuations presented pro forma for the Fund II and sidecar closings). The members of the Pacific Avenue team have closed over 120 transactions, including over 50 corporate divestitures, across a multitude of industries throughout their combined careers. For more information, please visit www.pacificavenuecapital.com.About FLSmidthFLSmidth is a full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining industry. The company enables its customers to improve performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact. MissionZero is its sustainability ambition towards zero emissions in mining by 2030. FLSmidth works within fully validated Science-Based Targets, have a clear commitment to improving the sustainability performance of the global mining industry and aim to become carbon neutral in its own operations by 2030. Visit www.fls.com.Contact InformationChris BaddonPrincipalcbaddon@pacificavenuecapital.comSOURCE: Pacific Avenue Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
The $14.1 million project, announced at the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers' Meeting, unites Canadian, Ukrainian, and American partners to produce ultra-high-purity graphite for global battery, defence, and advanced-material markets.Ottawa, Ontario--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - November 3, 2025) - 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, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Natural Resources Canada ("NRCan") under the Global Partnerships Initiative ("GPI") for conditional approval of a non-repayable contribution of up to $14,062,500 pending final due diligence. The funding will support Focus Graphite's project, "Transformation of Canadian Flake Graphite into Ultra-High Purity Battery & Advanced Materials Using Electrothermal Fluidized Bed Technology" (the "Project"). The Project unites Canadians, Ukrainian, and American partners to produce ultra-high purity graphite for global battery, aerospace, defence, and advanced material markets.Highlights:Up to $14.1 Million Non-Repayable Federal Contribution Funding: Announced by the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, at the G7 Energy and Environment Minister's Meeting in Toronto under NRCan's Global Partnerships Initiative (GPI), to support the establishment of Canada's first commercial, scalable electrothermal fluidized bed purification demonstration facility, advancing domestic critical mineral processing capacity and creating skilled Canadian jobs.Environmentally Friendly Technology: This continuous process produces ultra-high purity graphite with zero liquid waste, lower emissions, and an ESG-aligned pathway to supply advanced battery, defence, aerospace, and clean technology markets.International Collaboration: Engineering led by Ukraine's Thermal & Material Engineering Center, using Canadian graphite feedstock and U.S.-based American Energy Technologies Company's expertise in electrothermal purification, with final assembly in Canada.BEACONS Battery Prototyping Partnership: Focus has partnered with the University of Texas at Dallas, representing the BEACONS Battery Prototyping Facility, a U.S. Department of War-supported research and development center dedicated to strengthening North American energy and materials security.Path to Commercialization: This initiative establishes the foundation for large-scale production of Quebec-sourced graphite from Lac Knife and Tetepisca, supporting Canada's goal of secure, allied, and sustainable critical-mineral supply chains.This represents the largest federal award in the Company's history, supporting the development of Canada's first chemical-free continual fluidized electrothermal purification demonstration facility for natural flake graphite. The Project will use Quebec-sourced feedstock from Focus's Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca deposits, two of North America's highest-grade natural graphite resources, to produce ultra-high-purity (>99.95% C) graphite, suitable for battery, aerospace, defence, nuclear and a host of advanced-material applications, including graphene. The Company may access the contribution funding up until March 2028.The continuous electrothermal fluidized bed technology initiative will be carried out through collaboration with Ukraine's Thermal & Material Engineering Center ("TMEC"). TMEC will lead full project management for the demonstration unit, overseeing engineering design, construction, fabrication, system integration, and training. The company brings extensive experience in the design, engineering, and management of advanced high-temperature reactor systems and continuous fluidized bed technology development. American Energy Technologies Company ("AETC"), a recognized specialist in carbon materials, electrothermal purification, and fluidized bed furnace technologies, will continue providing processing and thermal purification services to support near-term customer sampling and product qualification.Over the past several years, the Company has invested substantial time and capital to de-risk the purification pathway, working with U.S.-based AETC to validate the process on Lac Knife graphite feedstock. Detailed characterization confirmed that impurities in Focus's natural flake graphite occur predominantly along the flake boundaries rather than within the crystalline lattice, a feature that makes the material particularly responsive to high-temperature electrothermal purification. Using AETC's proprietary electrothermal fluidized-bed furnace, Focus successfully achieved over 99.999%+ C (five-nine purity or nuclear grade) without any chemical reagents. These results validated the scalability and environmental integrity of the process, laying the foundation for today's GPI-funded demonstration facility and its potential extension into rare earth element (REE) purification applications. As construction of the Canadian demonstration facility proceeds, Focus expects to continue working closely with AETC to purify additional material through its commercial-scale furnace, supporting near-term customer sampling, product qualification, and market off-take engagement. This parallel commercialization strategy ensures uninterrupted material availability while advancing the Company toward domestic electrothermal processing capacity.This initiative will also strengthen several ongoing partnerships, including Focus Graphite's upcoming work with the University of Texas at Dallas's BEACONS ("BEACONS") Battery Prototyping Facility, a U.S. DoW-supported research and development center dedicated to strengthening North American energy and materials security battery prototyping facility, which will accelerate the development, validation, and commercialization of this green purification technology. BEACONS will independently evaluate and qualify Focus's purified graphite and siliconized anode materials for defence and dual-use battery applications.Collectively, these collaborations represent the first of several anticipated global partnerships, combining Ukrainian engineering innovation, Canadian critical-mineral resources, and U.S. defence-focused validation, as Focus Graphite advances its strategy to ship purified material worldwide for testing, validation, and qualification across commercial, aerospace, and defence markets."We are grateful to NRCan for its support and vision in assisting Focus Graphite and companies like ours in achieving our shared goal of securing North American supply chains for Canada and its G7 partners," said Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus Graphite. "This project represents Canada's first commercial, scalable, continuous electrothermal fluidized bed purification system, powered entirely by renewable hydroelectricity and operating without the use of chemicals. NRCan's financial support is instrumental in advancing this breakthrough initiative, helping to accelerate domestic processing capacity and strengthen Canada's position in the global critical minerals sector. It marks a significant step toward building a sustainable ecosystem that supports advanced battery, defence, aerospace, and clean technology applications.""Research and development are at the heart of building resilient and sustainable critical mineral supply chains. Through the G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan, we are collaborating with trusted international partners to advance innovative projects - like the work led by Focus Graphite - that reduce environmental impacts, maximize production and strengthen Canada and our allies' competitive edge," said the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources."Research and development are the driving forces behind Canada's leadership in critical minerals. Through strategic collaboration with international partners and innovative companies like Focus Graphite, we are accelerating breakthroughs across the supply chain - from exploration to processing - ensuring our solutions are sustainable, competitive and globally impactful," added Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.Engineering Partnership with TMEC: Building Canada's First Electrothermal Purification SystemFocus has entered into a formal Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Thermal & Material Engineering Center LLC ("TMEС") on October 6, 2025, to engineer, project manage and deliver the installation of a demonstration-scale electrothermal fluidized bed ("EFB") furnace capable of continuous purification of natural graphite at industrial temperatures exceeding 2,500 °C.Under the MOU:TMEC will design and engineer the complete EFB system, including process flowcharts, power and gas management, automation, and control integration.The furnace and all components will be fabricated and constructed locally in Canada under TMEC's technical supervision, allowing Focus Graphite to build domestic expertise, ensure secure project delivery, and support local economic development.The system will be designed for 100 kg/hour capacity, providing the foundation for a scalable commercial demonstration facility in Baie-Comeau or Sept-Îles, Quebec.Focus Graphite will retain full operational ownership, including unrestricted commercial use of the system and all purified graphite output.TMEC will provide operational training, documentation, and process integration know-how, ensuring effective technology transfer to Focus Graphite and contributing to the development of long-term technical expertise and manufacturing capability within Canada."Thermal & Material Engineering Center LLC is proud to collaborate with Focus Graphite Inc. and deeply appreciates the support of the Government of Canada in fostering strong partnerships between Ukraine and Canada. This cooperation not only strengthens our industrial and technological ties but also contributes to supporting Ukraine's economy during a pivotal time. We are excited to work alongside Focus Graphite to bring this innovative and environmentally friendly graphite purification technology to Canada. This project advances chemical-free processing of critical minerals and supports Canada's goals of building secure, sustainable, and resilient North American supply chains", said Simon Hubynskyi, CEO.BEACONS Collaboration: North American Validation for Advanced Battery and Defence ApplicationsIn parallel to its engineering partnership with TMEC, Focus has entered a non-binding Letter of Intent ("LOI") on October 20, 2025 with The University of Texas at Dallas, representing the BEACONS Battery Prototyping Facility, a U.S. DoW supported research and development center dedicated to strengthening North American energy and materials security.The project overview outlines a multi-phase validation program designed to demonstrate the performance of Focus's purified anode materials in U.S. DoW standard battery systems.Phase I: DoW-Standard 18650 Cell Prototyping: BEACONS will fabricate and test 18650-format lithium-ion battery cells using Focus Graphite's purified natural flake graphite as the anode material. The program aims to generate statistically significant performance data including cycle life, energy density, and charge-retention metrics to establish a validated, North American source of graphite anode material suitable for integration into U.S. and Canadian defence and energy platformsPhase II: Siliconized Graphite Development: BEACONS intends to collaborate further with Focus Graphite to develop a next-generation siliconized graphite anode, utilizing Focus's patent pending process and a North American-sourced, non-silane silicon feedstock. This program will prototype Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)-standard pouch cells, with the goal of creating a commercially viable, high-energy-density anode that advances energy storage capabilities for both the U.S. DoW and Canada's Department of National Defence ("DND").Network-Wide Integration: Upon successful validation, the purified graphite will be made available through BEACONS' network of users which includes cell manufacturers, equipment developers, and academic researchers-for further testing with complementary cathode and electrolyte systems, reinforcing cross-border supply-chain interoperability.This collaboration positions the Company at the center of North American anode-material validation, linking Canadian upstream resources to U.S. defence-grade testing and commercialization pipelines. Beyond these initial efforts, both parties recognize the potential to expand into testing and validation of additional advanced materials within BEACONS' network, creating a foundation for ongoing joint research and product development across the allied energy and defence ecosystem."We identified BEACONS as the ideal collaborator for this vertical given its DoW supported mandate to validate next-generation energy materials under real-world defence and flight-system testing standards," said Jason Latkowcer, VP Corporate Development. "For investors and allied industries, this collaboration represents a gateway for Focus Graphite into North American and NATO supply chains, helping reduce dependency on adversarial sources and ensuring that critical defence and aerospace equipment are never reliant on foreign-controlled materials.""The G7's focus on critical minerals highlights the urgency of strengthening domestic energy infrastructure. This collaboration positions UT Dallas's BEACONS as a hub where innovative materials meet rigorous testing and validation, translating promising technologies into deployable solutions for the North American market," said Dr. Joseph Pancrazio, VP for Research and Innovation at UT Dallas.Advancing Canada's Strategic and Environmental Independence in Critical MineralsThe GPI funding will help Canada strengthen secure and low-carbon critical mineral supply chains while reducing dependence on purification infrastructure currently dominated by other countries. Using electrothermal fluidized-bed technology, Focus will demonstrate a clean and scalable purification process.This project aligns with the goals of Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy by establishing a domestic purification capability for Canadian-sourced graphite. It will create skilled jobs, support regional economic development, and enable Canadian-controlled production of battery-grade materials. By building this homegrown purification capacity, Focus is helping Canada and its allies process and qualify critical materials within North America, advancing environmental responsibility, energy security, and manufacturing resilience.Expanding Allied Market Access and Global Qualification PathwaysThrough this GPI-funded initiative, Focus will produce and distribute qualification samples to G7 and NATO-aligned partners. The project will also establish Canada's first commercial-scale graphite purification hub, offering mines, research institutions, and manufacturers a sustainable alternative to imported materials. This initiative directly addresses Canada's upstream bottleneck in establishing domestic large-scale purification capacity, and complements Ottawa's Critical Minerals Strategy. Focus looks forward to updating local First Nations communities as the Project advances, to explore opportunities for participation, collaboration, and shared economic benefits in the spirit of respect and partnership.Focus's electrothermal platform is designed for clean, high-temperature purification of graphite and, over the longer term, may be adaptable to rare earth element (REE) purification. Current REE processing already uses thermal and pyrometallurgical techniques such as vacuum distillation, molten-salt electrolysis, and fluidized-bed calcination to achieve ultra-high purities. As the demonstration advances, Focus plans to collaborate with Canadian research institutions (e.g. the National Research Council of Canada) to explore how its electrothermal technology could apply to selective impurity removal and de-oxidation in REE flowsheets, potentially opening new avenues for clean, domestic processing of strategic materials.Qualified PersonDr. Joseph Doninger, Focus Graphite's Director of Technology and Manufacturing is the Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects - has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release. Dr. Doninger is the developer and co-developer of a number of U.S., European and Canadian patents related to carbon processing methodologies and processing equipment. Also, a chemical engineer, Dr. Doninger is the author and co-author of some two dozen technical papers and studies related to graphite composite anodes; carbon-based materials for electrochemical energy storage systems; advanced graphite for Lithium-ion batteries and other related publications.About the Global Partnerships Initiative (GPI)Administered by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), The GPI program fosters international collaboration on critical mineral development and technology deployment that enhance Canada's leadership in sustainable resource processing, value-added manufacturing and supply-chain security.About Thermal & Material Engineering Center LLC (TMEC)TMEC is a leading engineering company specializing in the development and implementation of innovative, science-driven technologies in thermal engineering, thermal processing, chemical catalysis, and materials science. TMEC serves industrial enterprises and research laboratories worldwide.TMEC's base spans across the EU (Belgium, France, Ireland, Poland, Slovenia), North America (the U.S., Canada), and Australia.As of today, TMEC offers a wide range of engineering services, including laboratory research, prototype validation, the design of laboratory and industrial equipment, and the implementation of technological solutions in various industries.For more information on TMEC please visit https://tmec.com.uaAbout BEACONS BEACONS fast-tracks energy storage innovation to reclaim domestic authority, closing critical battery technology and manufacturing excellence gaps. Its IP-secure prototyping facilities deliver trusted results, helping companies scale faster, build resilient supply chains, and bolster national security.Based at The University of Texas at Dallas, BEACONS works with U.S. companies to drive transformative energy storage solutions essential to defense, industry growth, and economic stability from mining to cells to systems.Supported by the Department of War's Office of Industrial Base Policy and its Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) office, BEACONS plays a key role in the Pathfinder program, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, onshore manufacturing capabilities, and workforce readiness to strengthen America's energy leadership.For more information on BEACONS please visit https://beaconsusa.orgAbout American Energy Technologies Co. (AETC).American Energy Technologies Co. (AETC) is a woman-owned, privately-held business which conducts operations out of the greater Chicago area. In its Wheeling, IL facility, AETC operates three business units: a manufacturing plant making battery-ready graphite and carbon materials, a pilot demonstration facility for battery materials and graphite dispersions, and a fully functional applications laboratory supporting the above business units.AETC works with industrial partners and manufacturing groups worldwide, including the U.S. Department of War, to ensure materials meet performance standards and strategic requirements. Their facilities are equipped for testing, downstream processing, AI-driven manufacturing and carbon material development.For more information on AETC please visit https://www.usaenergytech.comAbout 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. Focus Graphite's 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.Focus Graphite's 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, they 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.Focus Graphite's 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, among other things, the anticipated benefits and potential outcomes of the Global Partnerships Initiative ("GPI") funding award; the design, construction, and commissioning of the Company's proposed electrothermal purification demonstration facility; the timing, scope, and success of collaborations with the Thermal & Material Engineering Center LLC ("TMEC") of Ukraine, the University of Texas at Dallas's BEACONS battery prototyping facility, and American Energy Technologies Co. ("AETC"); the ability of these partnerships to achieve stated technical, engineering, or commercial objectives; and the possible adaptation of the Company's electrothermal technology to rare earth element purification. Forward-looking information also includes statements regarding the Company's expectations concerning the scalability, cost-effectiveness, environmental performance, and commercial viability of its purification process; its ability to advance into future project phases or secure additional funding; the establishment of potential downstream or offtake partnerships; and the positioning of the Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca projects as contributors to North American and allied critical-mineral supply chains.All such forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors-many of which are beyond the Company's control-that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein. Such factors include, but are not limited to, uncertainties relating to regulatory approvals, geopolitical events (including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine), supply-chain disruptions, inflationary pressures on capital expenditures, access to skilled labor and materials, fluctuations in graphite and energy markets, the ability to maintain project timelines, and the performance of third-party contractors and partners. There can be no assurance that anticipated technical milestones or commercial outcomes will be realized as planned, or at all.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/272975 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - November 3, 2025) - Founders Metals Inc. (TSXV: FDR) (OTCQX: FDMIF) (FSE: 9DL0) ("Founders" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a subscription agreement with Gold Fields Netherlands Services B.V., an affiliate of Gold Fields Limited (JSE: GFI) (NYSE: GFI) ("Gold Fields"), whereby Gold Fields will acquire 12,048,193 common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares"), at a price of $4.15 per Common Share by way of a non-brokered private placement for aggregate gross proceeds of $50,000,000.Proceeds from the strategic investment will be used for land consolidation, regional exploration activities, working capital, and general corporate purposes at the Company's Antino Gold Project in southeastern Suriname ("Antino"). National Bank Capital Markets is acting as financial advisor.Colin Padget, President and CEO of Founders Metals, commented: "We are very pleased to welcome Gold Fields, a top-tier global gold producer, as a strategic partner. Combining Founders' position as the largest and most advanced gold explorer in Suriname with the technical capabilities of a company having decades of experience developing world-class gold deposits positions us to rapidly advance work at Antino. This partnership further underscores Suriname's potential as an emerging gold jurisdiction globally. With this capital, we are dedicating our full attention to unlocking Antino's potential—expanding our land position and aggressively advancing regional-scale exploration across multiple high-grade targets—building value for all shareholders."Investor Rights AgreementIn connection with the strategic investment, Founders Metals and Gold Fields will enter into an Investor Rights Agreement (the "IRA") at closing, pursuant to which, and provided that Gold Fields maintains certain shareholding thresholds, Gold Fields will have top-up and financing participation rights, technical committee representation rights, and the right to appoint one nominee to the Company's board of directors if Gold Fields' ownership reaches or exceeds 12.5%.In support of technical collaboration between Founders and Gold Fields, Gold Fields will additionally have the right to second technical staff into Lawa Gold N.V., the project company, subject to acceptance by the Company and in compliance with applicable Surinamese laws and regulations.Closing and Regulatory ApprovalsThe transaction is expected to close on or about November 10, 2025, subject to customary conditions including TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") approval. All Common Shares issued pursuant to the subscription will be subject to a four-month and a day hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities legislation.About Gold Fields LimitedGold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Chile and Peru and one project in Canada. The Company has a total attributable annual gold-equivalent production of 2.1 Moz, proved and probable Gold Mineral Reserves of 44.3 Moz, measured and indicated Gold Mineral Resources of 30.4 Moz (excluding Mineral Reserves) and inferred Gold Mineral Resources of 11.6 Moz (excluding Mineral Reserves). Gold Fields' shares are listed on the JSE and American depositary shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange.About Founders Metals Inc.Founders Metals is a Canadian-based exploration company focused on advancing the Antino Gold Project located in Suriname, South America, in the heart of the Guiana Shield. Antino is 56,000 ha and has produced over 500,000 ounces of gold from historical surface and alluvial mining to date1. The Company is systematically advancing one of Suriname's most promising gold exploration and development opportunities with drill-confirmed, district-scale potential. Founders is committed to responsible exploration, community engagement, and delivering long-term value to shareholders through technical excellence and strategic growth in the Guiana Shield.12022 Technical Report - Antino Project; Suriname, South America. K. Raffle, BSc, P. Geo & Rock Lefrançois, BSc, P.Geo.ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,Per: "Colin Padget"Colin Padget President, Chief Executive Officer, and DirectorContact InformationKatie MacKenzie, Vice President, Corporate DevelopmentTel: 306 537 8903 | katiem@fdrmetals.comHarp Gosal, Director, Investor RelationsTel: 236 301 4211 | harpg@fdrmetals.comCautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking InformationThis press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding the use of proceeds, entering the IRA, Gold Fields right thereunder and exercise of those rights, approval of the TSXV and the anticipated closing date. Forward-looking information can generally be identified by words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", or variations indicating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" occur or be achieved.Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and reasonable assumptions but are subject to business, market, and economic risks, uncertainties, and contingencies that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including: general business and economic uncertainties; exploration results; mining industry risks; failure to obtain TSXV approval; dilution respecting additional investment in the Company, that the use of proceeds may not be expended as anticipated by the Company, and other factors described in the Company's most recent annual management discussion and analysis. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, other factors may cause results not to be as anticipated. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.All material information on Founders Metals can be found at www.sedarplus.ca.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/272916 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS, Nov 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Additionally, nearly 3/5 of Mexican adults claim to have experienced a scam in the last year, with each scam victim being scammed on average 1.8 times.With widespread financial lossesShopping scams (55%), investment scams (48%) and unexpected money scams (47%) are the most common types of scams in Mexico, with some having money stolen via email while others received kidnapping threats. Additionally, over 1/3 of Mexican adults claim to have lost money to scams in the last year. Wire or bank transfers (55%) and debitcard payments (21%) are the most common methods used by scammers to receive payment. Of those who have experienced being scammed, 2/3 have reported the scam to the payment service, and half of those were not able to recover any money lost.And limited confidence in reportingScam encounters are frequent in Mexico, with 12% of Mexican adults encountering a scam multiple times a week. Over the past 12 months, over half of those who have encountered a scam have reported it at least once. However, those who reported the scam encounter said that either no action was taken (37%) or they are not sure what the outcome was (15%). Half of those who have never reported a scam encounter said they did not report it because they were unsure who to report the scam to, while over 1/3 did not think it would make a difference/no action would be taken.Leading to increased vigilance97% of Mexican adults claim to take at least one step to check if an offer is legitimate or a scam. The most common step taken is searching for reviews on other websites (36%), reflecting high effectiveness against scams.And rising calls for accountability1/3 of Mexican adults believe full repayment to the victim should be the top penalty for scammers, however, 19% believe in more severe punishment such as jail time of 6 to 10 or more years. Scams in Mexico continue to take a heavy toll, causing financial losses, emotional strain and prompting calls for greater protections and stricter consequences."These findings show both the scale of the challenge and the resilience of the Mexican people. Despite facing scams every few days, most adults are taking steps to verify information and protect themselves. Now it is time for organizations, regulators, and companies to match that vigilance with concrete measures to make Mexico a safer place online," said Sissi de la Peña, Director of GASA Chapter Mexico.Read the report & join our webinar:Full reportNovember 5 webinarRead the full release, including methodology & boilerplateContact InformationMetje van der MeerMarketing Directormetje.vandermeer@gasa.orgSOURCE: Global Anti-Scam Alliance Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
香港, 2025年11月3日 - (亚太商訊) - CTF Life周大福人寿宣布冠名赞助亚洲天后莫文蔚在12月20日首次于启德主场馆举办的个人演唱会。这是莫文蔚阔别4年后回归出生及成长的城市，并于全新的场馆与全球乐迷见面。演唱会以「家场」为主题，突显她与香港的紧密连系，与周大福人寿扎根香港40年互相呼应，令是次合作别具意义。作为启德体育园的独家创始保险合作伙伴，周大福人寿一直积极支持香港的文化及体育活动，是次冠名赞助莫文蔚演唱会，进一步体现公司全力支持盛事经济发展，助力香港成为「亚洲盛事之都」。周大福人寿执行董事兼行政总裁叶文杰表示：「周大福人寿一向积极推动香港的文化及体育发展。《莫文蔚 THE BIG BIG SHOW大秀一场 香港站「家场」限定版》演唱会，是我们为40周年志庆精挑细选的冠名赞助，更是我们首度赞助于启德主场馆举办的演唱会。我们希望借着这位亚洲天后耳熟能详的歌曲，唤起乐迷的共鸣，并吸引各地游客来港。莫文蔚的音乐陪伴香港人成长，与周大福人寿扎根香港，提供卓越保险服务的理念不谋而合。我们希望透过这次合作，为客户与乐迷带来精彩体验，实践开创保险新价值。」 《CTF Life周大福人寿40周年呈献：莫文蔚 THE BIG BIG SHOW大秀一场 香港站「家场」限定版》演唱会为周大福人寿40周年庆祝活动之一，更多精彩活动将陆续推出。周大福人寿市场推广总监关文萱为Karen送上法国殿堂级品牌的湖水绿色水晶蝴蝶，寓意Karen可以像蝴蝶一样，在演唱会上突破自己，绽放出亚洲天后的光芒。关于周大福人寿 周大福人寿保险有限公司（「周大福人寿」）扎根香港40年，为周大福创建有限公司（「周大福创建」）（香港股份代号：659）的全资附属公司，也是香港最具规模的寿险公司之一。作为周大福企业成员，周大福人寿紧扣郑氏家族（「周大福集团」或「集团」）生态圈的雄厚资源，致力为客户及其挚爱于「生活、成长、健康、传承」的人生旅程中，提供个人化的匠心规划、终身保障及优质体验。凭借集团财务实力及环球投资布局，周大福人寿矢志成为亚太区领先的保险公司，持续开创保险新价值。传媒联络周大福人寿企业传讯部庄启恩+852 2591 8427anki.chong@ctflife.com.hk 周大福人寿保险有限公司（于百慕达注册成立之有限公司） Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
