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Home Control攜手南洋理工大學強化核心技術與科研合作，加快布局AIoT家居醫療健康賽道

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EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 2026-01-29 / 09:25 UTC+8 Home Control攜手南洋理工大學強化核心技術與科研合作 加快布局AIoT家居醫療健康賽道   隨著 人工智能（AI ）技術逐步進入應用階段，醫療健康正成為最具商業化潛力的細分市場之一。然而，項目是否可以實際落地，還需要考慮相關企業是否具備資金、技術與執行力。近期，香港上市公司Home Control （1747.HK）便在家居醫療與智慧健康領域出臺了多項合作。其中，公司與新加坡南洋理工大學（NTU）達成了戰略合作諒解備忘錄，共同探索 AIoT 賦能的醫療健康解決方案合作，包括個人醫療健康平臺的前期規劃與搭建，以及醫療健康管理體系中關鍵的數據安全與維護工作。近期，作為雙方開展全面合作的初步背景，Home Control旗下全資附屬公司 Orbiva Limited亦與新加坡南洋理工大學旗下的創新與企業孵化中心NTUitive Pte Ltd. （「NTUitive」）簽署了知識產權授權協議，以支持在家居護理、醫療保健、IoT及AIoT等多個領域的應用。是次合作諒解備忘錄簽約標誌著集團正逐步從前期規劃邁入實質推進階段。   事實上，Home Control早在2025年中期業績報告中已明確將醫療健康列為重點發展方向，並通過配售股份引入新資金支持相關發展。隨著資金到位，公司正同步推進硬件配套建設及核心軟件技術研發，相關成果有望在未來一年逐步在業務層面體現。   前沿戰略合作視角，契合市場對數據安全及可信AI的長期需求   1月22日，新加坡政府發布了《智能體人工智能（Agentic AI）治理示範框架》，重點標註出數據安全的重要性。盡管智能體AI可自動化重復工作、提升整體效能，但其在處理敏感資訊時也同時帶來數據安全及治理隱憂。因此，該框架從風險評估、責任歸屬、技術管控及用戶責任意識等四個層面著手，全面回應社會對AI安全的關註，也為上述合作奠定了良好的框架基礎。   在醫療健康相關業務中，數據安全本身即構成重要門檻。Home Control與南洋理工大學的合作重點強調安全性和可信性，符合相關政策導向，有助於在合規框架下獲得可靠及長期的技術基礎，為後續產品開發與商業化應用提供了明確支撐。而作為新加坡在人工智能研究領域的重要學術機構，南洋理工大學長期深耕可信AI及面向網絡安全的人工智能模型安全等前沿方向。在政策逐步明朗、監管框架成形的背景下，其相關研究成果及技術轉化將迎來更廣闊的發展空間。   攜手頂尖大學與國際科研團隊，夯實技術落地基礎 此次合作的另一看點，在於技術來源的成熟度及可用性。南洋理工大學在人工智能、網絡安全、數據科學及醫療科技等領域均具備國際領先的科研實力，其研究成果長期獲得新加坡政府及國家級研究基金支持，可通過成熟的創新孵化機製實現商業化應用。值得註意的是，南洋理工大學此前與阿裏達摩院展開合作，推動AI在家庭、社區、醫院及療養院等多元場景的應用，反映其科研實力獲得市場高度認可，並在高質量科研成果轉化方面展現出積極態度和優質能力。   產業與資本共振，AI醫療健康進入加速期 從行業層面看，AI 醫療健康正由概念階段逐步邁向商業化落地階段，產業與資本投入持續增加。例如，國際科技巨頭英偉達在正加快在AI 醫療領域的「全棧式」布局，推動AI在藥物研發及醫療應用中的實際落地；多家中資醫療及科技企業亦積極推動 AI 在診療、健康管理及醫療設備領域的應用。在此背景下，Home Control 將 AIoT 家居醫療健康視作為中長期發展方向，預期將與其既有的智能控製技術及海外市場渠道產生巨大協同。   穩定基本面疊加成長預期，市場關註度持續升溫 基本面方面，Home Control當前主營業務維持穩定，集團已於去年恢復派息，顯示現金流及經營狀況具備一定韌性。在此基礎上，加上公司近期完成配售股份引入新資金，進一步推進新業務發展，為公司提供額外的成長空間。隨著科研合作深化，以及研發投入逐步轉化為實際應用，2026 年上半年的業務進展或將成為市場評估其轉型成效的重要窗口。   整體而言，AI 醫療健康的結構性增長趨勢，疊加公司清晰的發展路徑，使 Home Control 在穩定基本面之上增添了中長期的增長憧憬。隨著相關布局逐步落地，其在家居醫療健康領域的定位及價值也值得投資者持續關註。     2026-01-29 此財經新聞稿由EQS via SeaPRwire.com轉載。本公告內容由發行人全權負責。瀏覽原文: http://www.todayir.com/tc/index.php

Hitachi reinvents Ellipse Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution with Microsoft’s AI-enabled technology to improve critical infrastructure resilience

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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Jan 29, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy, in collaboration with Microsoft, is accelerating the digital transformation of essential infrastructure —from electricity networks and transportation corridors to heavy industrial operations—by reinventing how critical assets are managed and maintained.Power grids, rail networks, manufacturing facilities, and other critical assets are often decades old and are under pressure from rising demand, extreme weather, and aging components. Failures within these systems can lead to severe cascading impacts, including widespread blackouts, safety incidents, environmental damage, and significant economic losses. By combining Hitachi Energy’s extensive expertise in managing critical infrastructure with Microsoft’s advanced artificial intelligence and data capabilities, operators can transition from reactive problem-solving to proactive, comprehensive, data-driven asset lifecycle management—addressing issues before they occur.Hitachi Energy is reinventing Hitachi Energy’s Ellipse Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Microsoft Foundry – into a unified solution to manage data, analytics, and business operations. It builds on the strategic alliance between Hitachi, Ltd. and Microsoft Corp. announced in June 2024, which established plans to embed Microsoft technologies into Hitachi’s Lumada solutions. Today’s announcement brings that collaboration to the energy sector, and leverages Ellipse’s 40 years of EAM expertise with Microsoft’s advanced technology and capabilities.“Hitachi Energy has decades of experience building and operating the infrastructure that keeps modern life running,” said Massimo Danieli, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Business Unit Grid Automation at Hitachi Energy. “Microsoft technology accelerates and enhances value to our Ellipse customers, while also bringing to market a solution that is unmatched in terms of IT and OT capabilities, offering essential service providers the ability to operate more intelligently and sustainably.”“Critical Infrastructure operators need insight they can act on. Together with Hitachi Energy, we’re combining AI, cloud, and enterprise systems to help organizations move from reactive maintenance to predictive operations, improving reliability, safety, and long-term value for the infrastructure society depends on” said, Dayan Rodriguez, Corporate Vice President, Manufacturing and Mobility, Microsoft.The solution leverages a combination of advanced digital solutions, including Microsoft Foundry, Fabric, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Dynamics 365, to integrate critical datasets supporting asset operations and provide unprecedented visibility of equipment across entire networks. It can recommend the best time for maintenance based on supply chain, HR, and financial data, ultimately helping organizations operate and plan investments more efficiently. This means more reliable services, safer operations, and fewer emergency repairs, which are often the most expensive and disruptive.The Value of IntegrationTraditionally, EAMs and supporting systems, like ERPs and CRMs, operate independently, making data silos. EAM data focuses on asset lifecycle management but can be strengthened when combined with supporting data, like financials, procurement, and workforce planning, often found in an ERP or CRM. This separation often leads to inefficiencies, data duplication, and limited visibility. By integrating these systems, with Microsoft’s Agentic business applications, utilities gain:End-to-End Visibility: A single source of truth for assets, financials, and operations enables better decision-making and compliance.Optimized Asset Management: Real-time data flow between EAM and ERP systems for accurate budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.Improved Reliability and Resilience: Predictive maintenance powered by integrated data reduces downtime and extends asset life.Streamlined Processes: Unified workflows eliminate redundancies, accelerate work orders, and improve customer service.Regulatory and Sustainability Alignment: Integrated reporting supports environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals and regulatory compliance.The Hitachi Energy solution will be delivered through the company’s ecosystem of system integrators, including Hitachi Solutions, a global systems integrator within the Hitachi Group, as the foundational advisor and partner to implementation design. Hitachi Solutions’ recent recognition as Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance) Partner of the Year, along with its extensive experience delivering largescale, global digital transformations, will help accelerate adoption and provide consistent, high-quality outcomes for end users.“Hitachi Solutions is proud to support this strategic reinvention and the tremendous impact it can have to drive new efficiencies into critical OT applications,” said Soichiro Ohara, Chairman & CEO, Hitachi Solutions America, Ltd. “Our role is to drive rapid deployment, integration, and business outcomes, ensuring customers realize the full potential of this industry-leading AIdriven solution.”Driving Digital Transformation For customers, this integration can become the backbone and strategic enabler of their digital transformation priorities. It empowers organizations to move from reactive to proactive operations, leverage advanced analytics, and deliver value to customers while controlling costs. This integration transforms tools from passive repositories into dynamic, self-optimizing platforms that consolidate data, automate processes, and drive enterprise-wide efficiency.Ellipse is part of the Asset & Work Management suite of solutions, which supports the HMAX Energy portfolio of digitally enabled services. HMAX by Hitachi is a suite of next-generation solutions that brings the power of AI to social infrastructure.About Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we cocreate and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.https://www.hitachienergy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://x.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi SolutionsHitachi Solutions empowers sustainable business transformation through tailored advisory, consulting, and technology solutions for organizations worldwide. Our expertise spans finance, sales, and service transformation, low-code innovation, and the strategic use of AI and data to drive insight and efficiency. As part of the global business strategy, Hitachi Solutions is dedicated exclusively to the Microsoft ecosystem, leveraging its cloud platforms and AI innovation to achieve meaningful business outcomes for our customers. Our global teams operate across North America, Europe, India, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. In everything we do, we partner closely with our customers to drive transformation, build lasting value, and honor the trusted values that define Hitachi. https://global.hitachi-solutions.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Archer Daniels Midland的詐欺事件啟發麥特·戴蒙主演的電影後，時隔逾30年，該公司在一項價格壟斷調查中被處以4000萬美元罰款

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(SeaPRwire) -   Co. (ADM) 因所有不光彩的原因再次登上新聞頭條。 1990年代，這家農業巨頭捲入一宗（原文缺失）事件，該事件成為一本書籍——以及後來麥特·戴蒙（Matt Damon）主演電影——的基礎。如今，該公司最新的爭議圍繞其營養事業部的會計問題展開。 經過近三年的調查，ADM已與SEC（美國證券交易委員會）達成4000萬美元的民事罰款和解協議，未承認也未否認不法行為。SEC於周二（原文缺失）指出，該機構對ADM提出民事指控，稱其在生產人類與動物食品原料的營養事業部業績方面誤導投資者。監管機構指控ADM使用不當會計手法，使該事業部的利潤看起來比實際更亮眼，主要透過非市場性的「部門間」銷售及其他調整，從其他部門轉移利潤。 ADM前高管文斯·麥喬奇（Vince Macciocchi）（前營養事業部高級副總裁兼總裁，同時擔任首席銷售與行銷官）、雷·楊（Ray Young）（2010年至2022年擔任首席財務官，其後任副董事長），以及維克蘭·盧塔爾（Vikram Luthar）（2022年至2024年擔任首席財務官），也因會計與資訊披露問題遭到起訴。麥喬奇同意支付約404,343美元的沒收款項與預判利息，另加125,000美元的民事罰款；楊同意支付總計約575,610美元的沒收款項與預判利息，以及75,000美元的民事罰款。 然而，SEC也於周二（原文缺失）表示，盧塔爾仍面臨會計與資訊披露詐欺指控。他被指控在ADM向投資者吹捧為公司整體增長重要動力的營養事業部業績方面，實質性地誇大其表現。SEC對盧塔爾的起訴書指控，在2021與2022會計年度，當營養事業部未能達到營業利潤目標時，他指示對該事業部與ADM其他業務部門的交易進行「調整」。 SEC聲稱，這些調整包括追溯性回扣與價格變動，而這些措施通常不適用於ADM的第三方客戶，本質上是將營業利潤單方面轉移至營養事業部，目的是讓該事業部看起來達到盧塔爾與其他ADM高管向投資者預期的每年15%至20%的營業利潤增長。 針對SEC的起訴，代表盧塔爾的Vedder律師事務所律師朱奈德·祖拜里（Junaid Zubairi）在寄給 的聲明中表示，這些指控「毫無根據，是片面起訴書的產物，省略了重要的免責事實」。祖拜里指出，ADM聘請經驗豐富的外部律師進行內部調查，且如ADM 2025年3月25日的委託書所公開披露，盧塔爾並未被發現有不當行為。 Vedder表示：「SEC不公正地試圖讓盧塔爾先生為ADM長期存在的商業慣例負責」，並補充說「相關交易是透明的，且在公司內經過審慎考慮、批准並誠實執行」。盧塔爾於2004年加入ADM，2022年成為首席財務官，他否認這些指控並打算在法庭上抗辯。 ADM（原文缺失，財富500強）啟動了內部調查，自願向SEC報告調查結果，實施新的內部會計控制措施，並修訂政策與程序。2024年3月，ADM糾正了某些前期錯誤；2024年11月，該公司重述了先前發布的2023年10-K表以及2024年第一、二季度的10-Q表，每次都針對其歷史分部報告中的錯誤進行修正。該公司在周二的新聞稿中表示：「ADM已對其財務領導團隊與財務控制措施進行了重大調整」。莫尼什·帕托拉瓦拉（Monish Patolawala）自2024年8月1日起擔任ADM的執行副總裁兼首席財務官，他此前曾擔任（原文缺失）的首席財務官。ADM董事會主席、總裁兼首席執行官胡安·盧西亞諾（Juan Luciano）在聲明中表示：「ADM很高興能將這些事務拋在身後」。他強調，基於所學教訓，ADM已加強內部控制與財務報告，並承諾持續保持透明度、誠信，專注於維護利害關係人的信任。 先前（原文缺失）報導，盧塔爾於2024年1月被停職。同年4月，隨著美國司法部（DOJ）對ADM會計實務展開刑事調查，該公司宣布（原文缺失），自2024年9月30日起生效。DOJ最終結束了刑事調查，並未提出指控。 ADM的營養業務長期以來是該公司戰略的核心。2014年，ADM進行了迄今為止最大的收購案，以（原文缺失）美元收購歐洲天然原料製造商Wild Flavors，旨在超越傳統穀物與油籽貿易，實現多元化經營。但需求減弱與業績不均導致該分部未能達到早期預期——這些壓力如今成為SEC案件的核心。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

史考特・貝森特談39%美國年輕人對社會主義抱有好感：只因他們未投資股市

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(SeaPRwire) -   美國財政部長史考特·貝森特(Scott Bessent)正將年輕美國人對資本主義的懷疑態度與他們缺乏市場參與這兩者劃上明確界線，他認為對社會主義的態度與人們是否實際擁有股票密不可分。 在華盛頓財政部「特朗普帳戶」(Trump Accounts)峰會場邊接受廣泛採訪時，貝森特被問及一份蓋洛普(Gallup)民調，該民調發現39%的美國人對社會主義持正面看法，而僅略過半數對資本主義持正面看法。他立即將這種情緒與另一項統計數據聯繫起來：約有38%的美國家庭未持有任何股票。 「我認為這與約38%的美國家庭未持有股票的情況有些吻合，」貝森特說道，暗示那些不參與股市的人更可能對現有經濟模式感到不滿。他將政府推動兒童投資帳戶的計畫描述為一種「培養新一代資本家」的方式，透過讓年輕人直接參與美國企業的成長來實現。 費城聯邦儲備銀行(Philadelphia Fed)在2025年9月指出，約有42%的美國家庭不投資股市。 Trump Accounts 作為解方 新的「特朗普帳戶」(Trump Accounts)計畫，一項聯邦支持的兒童投資計畫，是貝森特致力改變這些數字的核心。他表示，這些帳戶旨在將資金引導至廣泛基礎的指數基金，目標是讓數百萬未來的成年人接觸到股票市場長期的複利力量。 貝森特將此計畫描述為川普總統「持久遺產」的一部分，與和平協議、貿易協定和減稅措施並列。他指出，2025年至2028年間出生的兒童，其特朗普帳戶將複利增長18年，他認為這種長期暴露將為下一代創造財富和金融知識。「這是一個即時的學習實驗，」他說。「我們的目標是讓每個人都能在我們國家的偉大創新和經濟引擎中佔有一席之地，我敢打賭，如果我們在五年、十年後再做這項調查，結果將會截然不同。」 市場、政策與政治利害關係 貝森特的評論是在標普500指數「每天」創下新高的背景下發表的，該指數在經歷了連續三年的雙位數增長後持續上揚。他堅持認為這些回報反映了「有利於穩健經濟增長的良好政策」，包括放鬆監管、稅制改革以及親投資的環境，他認為這些政策吸引了「數兆美元的投資」回流美國。 與此同時，他承認市場會波動，過去的表現不能保證未來的回報，並強調「事件和政策」將決定未來走向。然而，政府顯然押注於，如果更多年輕美國人將資金投入市場，他們會將波動性視為最終對他們有利的系統特徵，而非資本主義失敗的證據。 當然，相關不等於因果，而且有研究指出，年輕人在理論上可以喜歡「自由企業」，同時對資本主義和大企業感到厭惡，這表明他們的觀點關乎系統在實踐中的運作方式，而不僅僅是他們是否擁有股票。換句話說，你可能因為工資低、債務高、住房難以負擔而不投資，而這些結構性條件可能是推動你尋求現狀替代方案的原因。 即使「美國人擁有股票」，收益也高度集中，因此更多的帳戶並不自動意味著廣泛的受益。高收入家庭持有絕大多數的股票價值，而低收入和年輕家庭持有的美元價值則少得多。換言之，給每個孩子一小部分指數基金持股，並不會改變誰真正控制美國企業，或者誰獲取了大部分的上行收益。與此同時，億萬富翁向特朗普帳戶的捐款代表了一個非凡的慈善時刻。 此外，人們所說的「社會主義」含義不明。民調發現，年輕美國人經常使用這個詞來表示支持更強大的安全網、公共醫療保健以及對企業權力的制衡，同時仍然認可自由企業和創業精神。也許問題不在於缺乏對資本主義的意識形態承諾，而在於參與的障礙：低收入、學生債務、缺乏雇主退休計畫以及微薄的應急儲蓄。如果人們靠薪水過活，他們可能會理性地避開股票風險，而他們對系統的懷疑源於感覺被排除在外，而非對複利回報的無知。據報導，Z世代轉向預測市場，例如Polymarket和Kalshi，並且對加密貨幣充滿熱情，例如就是因為他們感覺被排除在股票市場之外。 對貝森特而言，對社會主義持正面看法的美國人比例與未持有股票的美國人比例之間近乎一比一的關係，不僅僅是民調上的巧合。這是一個他認為特朗普帳戶旨在解決的政治和經濟問題——透過將非投資者轉變為股東，用他的話說，將一個與社會主義調情的世代轉變為擁有部分資本主義的世代。引導更多年輕美國人進入指數基金是否足以克服工資停滯、高租金或企業權力集中等結構性問題，仍有待觀察。 在本報導中，記者使用生成式人工智慧作為研究工具。編輯在發布前已核實資訊的準確性。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

美聯儲在不尋常時刻維持利率不變：股市創歷史新高、美元承壓，鮑威爾成為焦點

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(SeaPRwire) -   美國聯邦儲備委員會（Federal Reserve）周三將利率維持在3.50%至3.75%不變，試圖展現出穩定的形象，此時美國金融格局呈現出兩種截然不同的現實：股市屢創新高，而貨幣則面臨壓力。 這一決定在市場預料之中，97%的投資者此前已有所預期。與此同時，標準普爾500指數（S&P 500）歷史上首次突破了7000點的心理關口。然而，股市的狂歡——特朗普總統在Truth Social上高呼“美國回來了！！！”——與美元的走勢形成了鮮明對比。過去一年，美元指數（DXY）已貶值超過10%，周二晚間特朗普表示美元跌至多年低點“很棒”後，美元進一步下滑。周三，美國財政部長斯科特·貝森特（Scott Bessent）表示“美國一直奉行強勢美元政策”，美元指數隨之小幅反彈。 美聯儲在政策聲明中表示，經濟活動繼續以“穩健的步伐”擴張，不過就業增長緩慢，失業率有企穩的跡象。委員會稱，通脹“仍處於較高水平”。官員們承認在緩解物價壓力方面取得了一些進展，但強調在恢復自2025年底開始的降息周期之前，他們仍需要“更有信心”看到通脹持續向2%的目標靠近。美聯儲還強調了其前景的不確定性增加，並表示將兼顧政策目標的兩個方面。然而，美聯儲現在陷入了一個尷尬的境地。理論上，美元走弱有助於美國出口，但這也使美聯儲的政策目標變得複雜，因為它可能會引發輸入性通脹，還會影響到為美國巨額赤字提供資金的關鍵外國投資者。 ADP首席經濟學家內拉·理查森（Nela Richardson）告訴CNBC，美元貶值是一把“雙刃劍”。 她表示：“美元貶值確實使美國出口在海外更具競爭力，但在國內，疲軟的美元並不總能贏得市場的信任。當我們考慮到美國經濟面臨的其他挑戰時，這種信任至關重要，比如頑固的通脹、高額的赤字和債務，以及在國內外出售國債的需求。” 這種信任危機已經在家庭中顯現出來。1月份消費者信心指數降至84.5，創下12年來的新低，美國民眾的信心甚至低於2020年封城時期。股市突破7000點與公眾的悲觀情緒形成了鮮明對比，這也加劇了人們對“ ”的擔憂。 美聯儲內部的分歧 自去年12月的會議以來，美聯儲內部的分歧仍未解決，那次會議產生了自2019年以來最多的正式反對意見。兩位官員——斯蒂芬·米蘭（Stephen Miran）和理事克里斯托弗·沃勒（Christopher Waller）——對周三的決定表示反對，他們更傾向於美聯儲將聯邦基金利率下調25個基點。 外界尤其關注沃勒的選擇，因為有傳言稱他是美聯儲主席傑羅姆·鮑威爾（Jerome Powell）5月份任期結束後的最終候選人之一。分析師認為，沃勒投票支持降息，與總統要求降低借貸成本的施壓相呼應，這可能被視為他候選資格的一個信號。 預計特朗普最早將在本周宣布繼任人選，目前預測市場看好全球固定收益首席投資官 。里德爾（Rieder）此前沒有在美聯儲系統的工作經驗，但在白宮給予積極評價後，他在Polymarket上的勝選概率最近飆升至55%。然而，預測市場極不穩定，特朗普最終會選擇誰仍不確定。 Pathstone投資策略董事總經理邁克爾·麥高恩（Michael McGowan）在一份報告中寫道：“市場不僅關注今日的決定，還關注可能重新定義美聯儲未來的領導層路徑。” 下午2點30分，鮑威爾將召開新聞發佈會。這將是鮑威爾本月早些時候透露美國檢察官珍妮·皮羅（Jeanine Pirro）領導的司法部已向美聯儲發出大陪審團傳票以來，首次面對記者提問。此次刑事調查的核心是，鮑威爾是否在美聯儲華盛頓總部25億美元的翻修工程上誤導了國會。 鮑威爾稱這是一個“藉口”，他在一段視頻聲明中表示，被起訴的威脅是美聯儲“根據我們對何者最符合公眾利益的最佳判斷來設定利率，而不是遵循總統的偏好”的直接結果。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

億萬富翁馬克・庫班（Mark Cuban）每天花數小時在3台設備上閱讀1000封電子郵件 —— 然而他卻告訴Z世代關掉手機，出門去尋找更多樂趣

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(SeaPRwire) -   在如今的人工智能时代，生产力以及掌握……可能会让人感到前所未有的压力。但据亿万富翁……表示，人们可能把重点放错了地方。 “是时候我们都起身离开家，去享受乐趣了，”本月初，在刚投资一家现场活动公司后，库班说道，“在人工智能的世界里，你所做的远比你输入的指令重要得多。” 这番话出自库班之口，带有一丝讽刺意味：这位前《创智赢家》（Shark Tank）的投资人凭借高强度的工作和比房间里所有人都更努力的态度建立了自己的事业。尽管他长期涉足商业和娱乐领域——从……到……，库班仍然将自己定位在包括人工智能在内的科技潮流前沿。 但谈到寻找……时，这位67岁的老人并不完全倡导适度原则。 “如果你想朝九晚五地工作，你可以实现工作与生活的平衡，”他在《体育画报》（Sports Illustrated）的商业与体育播客“……”中说道，“如果你想在任何领域取得成功，总有人一天24小时都在努力，想要把你打败。” 对库班来说，这种努力是实实在在的。他不喜欢开会，每天会在他的三部移动设备上处理700到1000封电子邮件。 这种不懈的日常工作节奏让他关于享受乐趣的建议听起来几乎自相矛盾。但库班的观点并不是说努力工作不重要——而是人工智能无法取代现实世界的经历或人际关系。 库班会给年轻时的自己的建议 如今的库班身价数十亿，但他的职业生涯始于一些小打小闹的营生。 12岁时，他的第一份销售工作是，花3美元买几箱垃圾袋，然后在自己居住的社区以6美元的价格转手卖掉——这一切都是为了攒钱买一双运动鞋。 那段经历为他的职业道德奠定了基础。当他成为一名更认真的企业家，开始创办自己的第一家科技公司时，他和五个室友住在一起，从不休假，以此维持生计。 回首往事，如果一切可以重来，库班……他不会改变任何事情。 “别紧张。什么都别改变。享受乐趣，”他在2015年……说道。 “你不必知道长大后想成为什么样的人，”库班补充道，“你不必有所有的答案。你不必选择完美的专业。你不必挑选完美的工作。你可以犯错。” 像理查德·布兰森和萨蒂亚·纳德拉这样的商业领袖都认同：并非一切都要那么严肃 并非只有库班认为生活和工作不必如此严肃。 2014年，……成为微软（Microsoft）首席执行官时，他给员工的……之一很简单：“享受乐趣，沟通交流，成就大事。” 亿万富翁……长期以来一直呼应这一观点，他认为许多企业把自己看得太严肃了——还表示领导者甚至有责任以身作则，展现享受乐趣的态度。 维珍集团（Virgin Group）75岁的英国老板在宾夕法尼亚大学的……上说：“这取决于公司的管理者，要愿意放松自己，愿意在派对上第一个跳到桌子上跳舞，愿意穿着衣服第一个跳进游泳池，让派对热闹起来，确保每个人都玩得开心。”本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Southwest Airlines 實行50年的自選座位傳統告終

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(SeaPRwire) -   週一，Southwest航空的乘客進行了最後一次登機時的搶位大戰，因為該航空公司準備終止其有別於其他航空公司的開放式座位系統。 從週二開始，Southwest航班的乘客將擁有指定座位，並可選擇支付更多費用來獲得他們偏好的、更靠近飛機前方的座位或額外伸腿空間的座位。該航空公司已於七月開始根據新政策銷售機票。 隨著Southwest取消其標誌性功能並變得更像其他航空公司，以下是旅客可以預期的變化： 再見了，A/B/C分組 在開放式座位系統下，Southwest的客戶可以在起飛前整整24小時開始辦理登機手續，以確保在登機門的登機隊伍中的位置。 提早辦理登機手續的旅客會被安排到令人垂涎的「A」登機組，這基本上保證他們能找到空的靠窗或靠走道座位。其他人則被分到「B」或「C」組，等待辦理登機手續的時間越長，只剩下中間座位的可能性就越高。 這家總部位於達拉斯的航空公司不尋常的座位安排流程最初是為了讓乘客能快速登機，從而減少飛機和機組人員在地面停留的時間。這有助於Southwest更有效率地運營，並在每日班表中擠進更多航班；該系統也是Southwest在冠狀病毒疫情之前每年都能實現盈利的關鍵原因。 然而，隨著Southwest也開始允許乘客支付額外費用以換取靠近隊伍前方的位置，開放式座位安排隨著時間推移變得不再那麼民主。 你好，指定座位 一個八組的登機結構正在取代自己找座位的混亂場面。乘客將不再使用登機門前編號的金屬柱，而是在所屬登機組別時間到時，透過兩條交替的通道排隊登機。 該航空公司表示，其登機門區域將從週一晚間開始分階段進行改造，這個過程可能需要大約兩個月才能完成。在週二之後仍保留的金屬柱，其編號將被移除或覆蓋。 Southwest正以不同座位選擇的票價銷售機票，包括在辦理登機手續時分配的標準座位，或在預訂時選擇的付費偏好座位和額外伸腿空間座位。對於某些航班，乘客還可選擇在起飛前24小時開始支付優先登機的費用。 運作方式 根據Southwest的說法，新設計的登機證將顯示座位分配和登機組別。為九人或以下（包括家庭）所做的預訂，將把這些乘客分配到同一個登機組。 Southwest表示，登機組別是基於座位位置、艙等、忠誠度等級狀態以及航空公司的信用卡獎勵福利。購買額外伸腿空間座位的乘客將被安排在第1-2組。該航空公司表示，購買高級艙等的客戶和該航空公司的「最忠誠旅客」也將能使用優先座位並提早登機，而購買基本艙等的旅客很可能被安排在第6-8組。 其他變更 隨著轉向指定座位，航空公司也修訂了對需要額外空間客戶的政策。根據同樣於週二生效的新規定，無法容納在單一座位扶手內的旅客將被要求預先購買額外的座位。 這與該航空公司先前的政策有所不同，舊政策允許乘客選擇在抵達機場前購買可全額退款的額外座位，或在登機門要求一個免費的額外座位。根據更新後的政策，退款仍然是可能的，但不再保證，且取決於座位供應情況和艙等。 此外，Southwest在2025年5月也終止了實行數十年的「託運行李免費」政策，取而代之的是對大多數旅客收取行李託運費。 這些變革標誌著該航空公司歷史上的重大轉變，因為它改變了長久以來的客戶優惠，使其更符合其他美國大型航空公司的做法。 為何要有這些改變？ 這一轉變發生在該航空公司努力提高盈利能力之際。 「我們有巨大的機會來滿足當前和未來的客戶需求，吸引我們目前尚未競爭的新客戶群體，並回到我們和股東所期望的盈利水平，」Southwest執行長Robert Jordan去年表示。 當這家總部位於德州的航空公司於2024年首次宣布轉向指定座位的計劃時，它表示其研究顯示，客戶的偏好多年來已經改變，絕大多數旅客表示他們現在希望在抵達機場前就知道自己的座位安排。 Jordan當時表示，開放式座位是受訪旅客選擇其他航空公司而非Southwest的首要原因。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

禁止投資者無法解決美國住房短缺問題

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(SeaPRwire) -   特朗普總統剛簽署了一項行政命令，旨在通過政府禁止私募股權公司和機構投資者參與單戶住宅市場，以降低住房成本。這項擬議的越權行為不僅干擾了旨在刺激更多住房投資和增加供應的市場力量，而且對提高住房可承受性作用甚微。 這是一句格言的完美例子：不要只是做點什麼，而是站在那裡。沒有這個提議，租房者會過得更好。 目前，只有 由機構投資者持有。迫使這些投資者出售，或阻止新的投資者進入市場，對降低價格作用不大。事實上，住房投資有助於增加供應。當你切斷投資時，建設就會減少，房屋也會減少。當供應下降時，價格就會上漲。就這麼簡單。 特朗普說：“人住在房子裡，而不是公司裡。” 確實如此。但投資住房的主要目的是讓投資者能夠出租它們，這樣就只有 “人住在（那些投資的）房子裡，而不是公司”。 此外，只有 “人” 投資投資公司，那麼為什麼政府要將整群人排除在更多地投資住房市場之外呢？禁止機構投資者或私募股權公司投資住房，就像禁止機構投資者或私募股權公司投資股票一樣有道理。 想想公司（即股票市場）的部分所有權，通常是機構所有權的類比：如果我想投資高科技，我可以去矽谷買下整個公司，但唯一的問題是我周圍沒有一萬億美元。即使我買得起，我也不想買下一家小公司的全部股份）。 相反，股票市場讓像我這樣的數百萬人可以投資少量資金，擁有公司的一小部分股份。我可以通過我的股票經紀人，甚至通過持有許多公司小份股份的共同基金或指數基金，只買一股。私募股權吸引了許多投資者，即使是最富有的投資者伊隆・馬斯克在率領一組投資者收購 時也需要使用私募股權。 私募股權和機構投資只是人們用來擴大投資的一套工具和所有權結構。私募股權和機構投資也使得 ，這對每個人都有好處。 房地產也是如此，我們應該鼓勵更多地投資房地產業，而不是更少。 經濟學家認識到，目前許多劃區法規干擾了住房供應，這使得房價比應有的水平上漲得更多。另一系列問題出現在馬姆達尼式的住房價格控制上，這種控制鼓勵房東減少對住房的投資，甚至有時放棄他們的住房。但解決方案是 ，而不是減少住房投資。 我個人不止一次從私募股權公司對住房的投資中受益。18年前，當我搬到哈特福德時，我不確定自己想住在哪裡，所以不想拿出幾十萬美元買一套房子。相反，我有幸與一家總部位于波士頓的私募股權公司合作，該公司募集了機構資金，建造了康涅狄格州最高的住宅樓。我所要做的就是帶上一個月的租金押金去。 我一直很感激那家私募股權公司，每個月初我都會以租金的形式給他們寫一封感謝卡。我作為付款客戶，從他們那裡受益，而由私募股權資助的房東承擔了所有費用，也讓我受益。否認投資對投資者和消費者可以互利的想法，就進入了馬姆達尼的領域。 特朗普會追溯性地將這項新的機構投資禁令應用於他過去參與的住宅項目嗎？我想，特朗普領導的至少一些，更可能是大多數房地產項目，都涉及他拉攏包括機構投資者在內的投資者，提前支付費用，並理想地在以後獲得利潤補償。這就是美國的方式。 住在由機構投資者和私募股權房地產基金促成的公寓、多戶住宅或單戶住宅中的人都受益。亞當・斯密的看不見的手協調了投資者、建築師、建造商和工人，他們花了多年時間讓這處房產為我和我所有的鄰居保持良好狀態。我們不應該禁止對房地產的投資和機構投資，而應該感激它們所做的一切。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

OpenAI 在新研究中深入探討一項根本落差：AI已準備好投入主流應用，但許多企業尚未就緒

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(SeaPRwire) -   早安。AI 已正式進入主流。  在上週於達沃斯舉行的世界經濟論壇（World Economic Forum）上，OpenAI 首席財務官（CFO）Sarah Friar 注意到一個轉變：AI 不再被視為未來的實驗或邊緣話題。相反，世界領袖們將其與地緣政治、能源和安全並列討論——作為經濟基礎設施的核心部分。 但存在一個問題。大多數組織並未真正充分發揮 AI 的潛力。2024 年 6 月加入 OpenAI 的 Friar 在達沃斯不斷聽到同一個擔憂：「能力過剩（capability overhang）」。直白地說，這是 AI 當前能實現的功能與企業實際運用之間的錯配。這些工具強大且已準備就緒，但幾乎沒有整合到大多數企業的運作或決策流程中。企業僅僅觸及了 AI 價值的表面。 OpenAI 也針對「能力過剩」發佈了新研究。 這家科技巨頭在最近完成的股權出售中估值約達 5000 億美元，收入從 2024 年的 60 億美元躍升至 2025 年的逾 200 億美元。在上週與福克斯新聞（Fox）的 Maria Bartiromo 交談時，Friar 表示：「IPO 並非不可能；只是時間問題。」 OpenAI 目前正在強化其財務團隊。Friar 昨日宣布，Ajmere Dale 即將加入公司擔任首席會計官（chief accounting officer）。此前，Ajmere 在一家金融科技（fintech）公司擔任首席會計官近 10 年。此外，Cynthia Gaylor 被任命為企業業務財務官（business finance officer of corporate），負責監督 OpenAI 的企業財務、長期規劃、資本戰略、特殊狀況及投資者關係。  我曾在 2021 年有機會與當時擔任 DocuSign 首席財務官的 Gaylor 交談。Gaylor 的職業生涯始於科技領域的投資銀行家，在包括多家公司在內的機構任職 18 年。她還曾擔任 Twitter 的企業發展負責人（head of corporate development），其後開始為 CEO、CFO 和董事會提供戰略層面的諮詢服務。她從為高管層提供諮詢，逐漸成為兩家不同公司的首席財務官。在擔任 DocuSign 財務總監之前，Gaylor 曾在該公司董事會任職數年。  「當前財務團隊正在高效運作，」Friar 在其 LinkedIn 帖子中表示，「我們正在大規模地建設、交付和運營，並以嚴謹、快速和強烈的責任感推進這些工作。」 Sheryl Estrada本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

TANAKA Recognized as a “Tokyo Sports Promotion Company” for the 11th Consecutive Year

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TOKYO, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announces that it has been recognized as a Tokyo Sports Promotion Company for fiscal 2025 under the certification program administered by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. This marks the 11th consecutive year of recognition for the Group, following its initial certification in fiscal 2015.The Tokyo Sports Promotion Company Certification System was established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in fiscal 2015, under which companies and organizations that actively promote employees’ participation in sports and engage in social contribution activities related to sports are certified as Tokyo Sports Promotion Companies. In fiscal 2025, 427 companies in Japan received certification, bringing the total number of certified companies to 656.At TANAKA, in addition to initiatives aimed at promoting employee health and enhancing internal communication, the Group is engaged in supporting the promotion of sports as part of its commitment to contributing to the realization of an inclusive society and the creation of a healthy society.Externally, TANAKA continues its sponsorship activities as an official partner of the Japan Blind Football Association (JBFA). The Group also served as a category sponsor for awards and ceremonies at the LIGA.i Blind Soccer Top League 2025. Through these initiatives, TANAKA supports the wider adoption and development of sports while working to deepen understanding of parasports and to promote a society that respects diversity.In addition, as part of health promotion measures for employees and their families, TANAKA implemented the “TANAKA Health Challenge 2025.” This employee participatory initiative allows participants to select from multiple health and exercise-related challenge items that can be incorporated into daily life according to individual lifestyles, and to work on them over a designated period. The program focuses primarily on activities such as walking and stretching, which help address a lack of physical activity and improve lifestyle habits, thereby encouraging greater health awareness and positive behavioral change. Through these efforts, TANAKA contributes to the prevention of lifestyle-related diseases and the maintenance of both physical and mental health.These ongoing initiatives have been recognized, leading to the Group’s certification for the 11th consecutive year.TANAKA will continue its efforts to promote health through sports and to engage in social contribution activities on an ongoing basis.About TANAKASince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,591 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2024 were 846.9 billion yen.TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.TANAKA Corporate Websitehttps://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/Press inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.https://www.tanaka.co.jp/support/req/other_contact_e/index.htmlPress release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/doc/20260128.pdf  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2026 ‘Capturing Next Growth Momentum’ Concludes Successfully

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HONG KONG, January 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum, themed “Capturing the Next Growth Momentum,” and jointly organized by Hong Kong Association of Registered Public Interest Entity Auditors Limited (PIEAA), The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC), The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD), and the Association of Hong Kong Capital Market Practitioners Limited (HKCMP), was successfully concluded this morning.  Mr Clement Chan, BBS, MH, JP, Chairman of the Forum cum Chairman of PIEAA; Mr. Paul Chan Mo-Po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of HKSAR, Dr. Kenneth Lam, Chairman of the Forum Organizing Committee cum Executive Deputy Chairman of CHKLC, together with Mr XU Weigang, Director-General, Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, and other distinguished guests, jointly officiated at the forum launching ceremony. The Forum brought together professionals from the capital markets, government institutions, academia, and the financial sector. Together, these great minds discussed the prospects, challenges, and opportunities for the global and Chinese economies in 2026.Under the theme “Capturing the Next Growth Momentum,” the Forum brought together leaders and experts to examine the key forces shaping the future of global finance. Panel discussions focused on the advancement of digital assets and the structural evolution of capital markets, highlighting both tangible progress and emerging opportunities. The keynote address invited participants to reflect on Hong Kong’s unique competitive advantages and the importance of sustaining its relevance within an increasingly interconnected national and international landscape. The event concluded with a lunch session, during which discussions turned to corporate governance and reinforced the enduring importance of integrity, accountability, and foresight as the foundation of sustainable, long-term growth.Mr. Clement Chan said, “2026 marked the third edition of our Forum—a platform established to foster reflection, dialogue, and transformation. We gathered with a shared purpose: to explore how Hong Kong can renew its competitive edge, enhance market sophistication, and capture the next wave of growth momentum amid a rapidly evolving global landscape.“Through candid conversations and thoughtful exchanges, the Forum has sought to inspire fresh perspectives and reinforce the vitality of our capital markets—promoting creativity, inclusiveness, and forward momentum amid technological acceleration and structural change. Guided by professionalism, partnership, and resolve, Hong Kong is well positioned to scale new heights, not only by seizing the next growth opportunity, but by igniting a lasting and self-sustaining momentum for advancement.”Organizers and official guests officiate the opening of the 3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2026.From Left to Right:1.Mr. Arnold Ip, Chairman of the Association of Hong Kong Capital Market Practitioners Limited2.Dr Kelvin Wong, Chairman, Securities and Futures Commission3.Mr. Clement Chan, Chairman of the Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum cum Chairman of PIEAA4.Mr. Paul Chan Mo-Po, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR5.Mr XU Weigang, Director-General, Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR6.Dr. Kenneth Lam, Chairman, Forum Organizing Committee cum Executive Deputy Chairperson, The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies7.Dr David Sun, Chairman, Accounting and Financial Reporting Council8.Mr. Richard Tsang, Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of DirectorsDr. Kenneth Lam added, “Emerging sectors driven by technology, sustainability, and cross-border innovation are reshaping our financial ecosystem, with Hong Kong positioned at the heart of this transformation. However, regulatory vision and policy direction alone are not enough. Meaningful progress also depends on the collective engagement of market participants. This is precisely what the Forum aims to foster—a meeting of minds where ideas are translated into action.“As Hong Kong charts its path forward, gatherings such as this Forum remind us that progress is never a matter of chance, but of choice: the choice to innovate with vision, collaborate with purpose, and persevere with conviction. Only by making these choices can we truly seize new opportunities, ignite fresh momentum, and lead Hong Kong into a new chapter of sustainable growth.”Media Enquiries:Strategic Public Relations Group LimitedBrenda Chan/ +852 2114 4396/ brenda.chan@sprg.com.hkKaren Ng/ +852 2114 4978/ karen.ng@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港資本市場論壇2026《瞄準新機遇 啟動新引擎》圓滿舉行

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香港, 2026年1月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 香港上市公司審核師協會(PIEAA)、香港上市公司商會(CHKLC)、香港董事學會(HKIoD)及香港資本市場專業人員協會(HKCMP)聯袂舉辦的第三屆香港資本市場論壇《瞄準新機遇 啟動新引擎》今日圓滿舉行。論壇主席暨香港上市公司審核師協會主席陳錦榮先生、香港特別行政區政府財政司司長陳茂波先生、論壇籌委會主席暨香港上市公司商會執行常務副主席林建興博士聯同中央人民政府駐香港特別行政區聯絡辦公室經濟部部長徐衛剛先生等嘉賓，主持論壇啟動儀式。論壇匯聚了來自資本市場、政府機構、學術界和金融行業專業人士，共同探討2026年全球和中國經濟的前景、面臨的挑戰和香港可把握的機遇。今年論壇以「瞄準新機遇 啟動新引擎」為主題，匯聚各界領袖與專家，深入探討塑造全球金融未來的關鍵力量。多場專題討論聚焦於數碼資產的發展，以及資本市場的結構變革，同時涵蓋具體行動和新興機遇。主題演講引領與會者重新審視香港獨特的競爭優勢，思考如何在國際局勢中持續強化與國家發展相輔相成的戰略角色。論壇最後以午餐演講作結，討論企業管治之道，強調抱持誠信、問責與遠見為企業持續長遠增長的重要基石。陳錦榮先生表示：「作為一個引領思考、促進對話和變革的平台，今年『香港資本市場論壇2026』已邁入第三屆。我們再次齊聚一堂，秉持共同信念——探討香港資本市場如何在瞬息萬變的全球格局中持續創新、深化發展、再創高峰，鞏固其作為連結中國與世界的重要橋樑角色。「透過理性對話與深入探討，我們期望啟發新的視野，推動香港資本市場勇於推陳出新、與時俱進，並在制度優勢與專業精神之上，孕育更具創新力與包容性的金融未來。憑藉專業、合作與堅定信心，香港必能再創高峰，不僅捕捉下一個增長契機，更將點燃持續向前的力量，讓信念成為引擎，讓遠見化為現實。」舉辦方和嘉賓(由左至右)一起啟動第三屆香港資本市場論壇。1.葉天賜先生,香港資本市場專業人員協會主席2.黃天祐博士,證券及期貨事務監察委員會主席3.陳錦榮先生,香港資本市場論壇主席暨香港上市公司審核師協會主席4.陳茂波先生,香港特別行政區政府財政司司長5.徐衛剛先生,中央人民政府駐香港特別行政區聯絡辦公室經濟部部長6.林建興博士,論壇籌委會主席暨香港上市公司商會執行常務副主席7.孫德基博士,會計及財務匯報局主席8.曾立基先生,香港董事學會主席林建興博士補充：「新興領域憑藉科技創新、永續發展及跨境合作，推動金融生態加速轉型，香港正站在這場全球變革的核心位置。然而，推動市場進步，不能僅靠政策與監管的遠見，更需各界積極參與與協作。這正是本論壇的宗旨——匯聚智慧、凝聚共識，將理念化為行動。」「香港在開拓未來的道路上，這類論壇再次提醒我們：進步從非偶然，而是源於抉擇—以創新為志、以協作為橋、以信念為力，方能真正『瞄準新機遇，啟動新引擎』，引領香港持續前行，開創新局。」新聞垂詢:縱橫公共關係顧問集團有限公司陳  練/ 852 2114 4396/ brenda.chan@sprg.com.hk吳麗香/ 852 2114 4978/ karen.ng@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund Supporting Talents in Food and Nutritional Sciences for the Fourth Consecutive Year

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HONG KONG, January 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) announced its continued support for outstanding food and nutritional sciences students from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (“CUHK”) for the fourth consecutive year. The 2025-2026 Nissin Foods Scholarship Presentation Ceremony was held today to award scholarships to 11 undergraduate and postgraduate students who excel in their academic pursuits and aim to become future leaders in their industry.Established by the Charity Fund and CUHK in 2022, the scholarship will cover their full tuition fees for the academic year, and is renewable, subject to annual performance review, with the intent to support the students throughout their study period, so that they can focus on their studies without worrying about financial burdens.The four new awardees for the 2025-2026 academic year are: LING Ching and LO Ka Yin from Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences programme, and WU Tao and ZHUANG Jingru from the PhD programme at CUHK. The seven renewed awardees are LEUNG Hau Man, LO Chun Hei, WONG Siu Yu, LAM Tsz Hang and SHUM Wai Hang from the undergraduate programme, and ZHOU Zhengming and ZHOU Dandan from the PhD programme.Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund, said, "At Nissin Foods, we believe that 'Food-related jobs are sacred professions.' Our commitment to cultivating future leaders in the food and nutrition sector remains strong. By supporting these exceptional students, we strive to develop a new generation of professionals dedicated to improving food quality and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Through our partnership with CUHK, we recognise the power of education in changing lives and strengthening communities. These scholarships are not only about investing in individual futures but also improving the overall well-being of society."Professor Anthony CHAN, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, expressed his genuine gratitude for the generous support of the Charity Fund to CUHK, said, "CUHK is committed to nurturing students of competence and compassion, instilling in them a deep sense of social responsibility and preparing future leaders to thrive both locally and globally. Through the Nissin Foods Scholarship, students are empowered to follow their dreams, acquire practical skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. Our collaboration has highlighted how industry support can strengthen the mission of CUHK to coach future socially responsible leaders who will serve Hong Kong and the wider world."Mr. LO Chun Hei, on behalf of all the scholarship awardees, thanked the Charity Fund for its generous donation to support CUHK in setting up the scholarship scheme and presented a booklet of appreciation from the 11 awardees to Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO. He said, "Receiving this scholarship has profoundly impacted each of us. This generous support from the charity fund allows us to dedicate ourselves fully to our studies, bringing us closer to our educational and professional dreams. We promise to honor the generosity by pursuing academic excellence with integrity and giving back to our community."PhotoMr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (middle right), and Professor Anthony CHAN, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK (middle left), attended the 2025-2026 Nissin Foods Scholarship Presentation Ceremony today.There are 11 scholarship recipients for the 2025-2026 academic year. Four awardees from CUHK’s PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences programme (front left to right): WU Tao and ZHUANG Jingru (new); ZHOU Zhengming and ZHOU Dandan (renewed). Seven awardees from CUHK’s Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences programme (back left to right) LING Ching and LO Ka Yin (new); LEUNG Hau Man, LO Chun Hei, WONG Siu Yu, LAM Tsz Hang and SHUM Wai Hang (renewed).About Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity FundThe Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) was set up in September 2020 by way of a trust deed by Nissin Foods Company Limited (Stock code: 1475). The objectives of the Charity Fund are: a) to advance education, teaching, learning, arts, science and academic research; b) to make provision for people in need; and c) to carry out works of a charitable nature that are beneficial to the Hong Kong community.  Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

日清食品（香港）慈善基金連續四年支持食品及營養科學人才

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香港, 2026年1月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品（香港）慈善基金（「慈善基金」）宣布連續第四年支持香港中文大學（「中大」）修讀食品及營養科學的優異學生，並於今天舉行2025-2026日清食品獎學金頒獎典禮，向11位本科及研究生頒發獎學金，以表揚他們在學業上追求卓越、立志成為未來行業領袖。慈善基金和中大於2022年設立該獎學金，為獲獎學生支付學年的全額學費。獎學金可於年度表現審批後續期，希望能夠為合資格學生於整個修業期提供資助，確保他們能夠專注學業，無須擔心財務負擔。2025至2026學年四位新的獲獎學生分別為：中大食品及營養科學理學士課程的凌靜同學和盧珈言同學，以及正就讀博士學位課程的巫濤同學和庄景如同學。獲得續期獎學金的七位學生分別是：理學士課程的林祉亨同學、岑惠桁同學、梁巧雯同學、盧進晞同學、王筱渝同學，以及正就讀博士學位課程的周正明同學和周丹丹同學。日清食品（香港）慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生表示：「日清食品相信『食為聖職』。我們堅守培養未來食品和營養領域領導者的使命。通過支持優秀學生，致力於培養專注改善食品質量和倡導更健康的生活方式的新一代專業人士。我們深信教育具有改變生活和增強社區的力量，並非常榮幸能與香港中文大學繼續攜手合作，共同推進此願景。這些獎學金不僅是對個人未來的投資，更是為增進社會整體福祉貢獻力量。」香港中文大學副校長陳德章教授於典禮上向慈善基金表達衷心感謝：「香港中文大學一向以培育德才兼備的學生為己任，致力培養學生的社會責任感，孕育關懷社會、放眼世界的未來領導者。日清食品獎學金為學生提供有力的支持，助其追求理想、掌握實用技能，並以其所學回饋社會。這項合作充分體現業界對中大使命的支持，進一步促進具備社會責任感的人才培訓，服務香港及國際社會。」日清食品獎學金生盧進晞同學代表全體獎學金生感謝慈善基金捐資襄助中大設立日清食品獎學金，並致送由11位獲獎學生共同製作的感謝冊予安藤清隆先生。他表示：「這項獎學金對我們每一位而言皆具有深遠意義。承蒙慈善基金的慷慨支持，我們得以專注學業，追求知識，並朝著自己的學習與職業生涯目標穩步向前。我們將秉持誠實守信的精神，追求卓越的學術表現，並以實際行動回饋社會。」圖片說明日清食品（香港）慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生（中間右）及中大副校長陳德章教授（中間左）今日出席2025-2026日清食品獎學金頒獎典禮。本學年共有11位得獎學生，今年四名正在就讀食品及營養科學博士課程的獲獎學生分別為：（前排由左至右）新獲獎的巫濤同學和庄景如同學，以及獲得續期獎金的周正明同學和周丹丹同學。另外，七名正就讀理學士課程的獲獎學生分別是：（後排由左至右）新獲獎的凌靜同學和盧珈言同學，以及獲得續期獎金的梁巧雯同學、盧進晞同學、王筱渝同學、林祉亨同學和岑惠桁同學。關於日清食品（香港）慈善基金日清食品（香港）慈善基金（「慈善基金」）於2020年 9月由日清食品有限公司（股份編號： 1475）以信託契約的形式成立。慈善基金致力推動教育、教學、學習、藝術、科學和學術研究、援助有需要人士及進行惠及香港社區的慈善工作。 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

NTT, DOCOMO, and NTT DATA to Exhibit at MWC Barcelona 2026

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TOKYO, Japan, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The NTT Group, comprising NTT, Inc., NTT DOCOMO, INC., and NTT DATA Group Corporation, announced today that they will jointly exhibit at MWC Barcelona 2026, the world's largest connectivity event, to be held in Barcelona, Spain, from March 2 to March 5, 2026. At this event, the NTT Group will showcase its technological capabilities and foster deeper connections with leading global companies. Under the unified concept introduced following the corporate identity (CI) renewal on July 1, 2025, the NTT Group aims to strengthen its global brand presence and expand its business internationally. This will be the NTT Group's first joint exhibition in seven years since 2019.Under the theme, “Photonics Unlocks an Intelligent Power-Optimized Future,” the NTT Group will present its initiatives centered around IOWN*1 optical technologies. These initiatives aim to address the anticipated rise in energy consumption resulting from the expanding use of AI by advancing low-power consumption solutions. The exhibition will also feature a range of AI-powered services, solutions, and applications in digital infrastructure, all aimed at enhancing people's lives and business activities, ultimately fostering a more sustainable society.As part of the event, NTT's President and CEO, Akira Shimada, will deliver a keynote speech on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. His presentation will emphasize the transformative potential of IOWN's optical technologies for reducing power consumption, while introducing key initiatives such as the commercialization of photonics-electronics convergence devices and the development of optical quantum computers.Exhibits will be organized into two main themes: “AI-Resilient Infrastructure with Photonics,” which focuses on leveraging optical technologies to build sustainable and energy-efficient infrastructure for an AI-driven society, and “AI-Powered Services and Solutions,” which highlights how AI is applied in real-world use cases today.Under “AI-Resilient Infrastructure with Photonics,” the NTT Group will showcase its latest initiatives surrounding IOWN, photonics-electronics convergence technology that improves energy efficiency in data centers, and optical quantum computing, which enables large-scale computation with less space, high speed, low power consumption, and lower costs. These innovations represent sustainable infrastructure tailored to support the growing adoption of AI. Additionally, the NTT Group will present advancements in the integration of AI within 6G mobile networks, including Network for AI,*2 a concept envisioning seamless coexistence between humans, AI, and robots.Under “AI-Powered Services and Solutions,” the exhibition will highlight initiatives and solutions that drive global transformation across corporate activities and industries by presenting NTT DATA's Agentic AI solution, as well as a DOCOMO's platform that enables remote robot operation and autonomous control through Physical AI. For individual customers, highlights include DOCOMO's new personal AI agent and AI-driven solutions under development that enable immersive entertainment experiences.For details on the exhibition content and an overview of the event, please refer to the appendix and dedicated special website.*3Through its participation in MWC Barcelona 2026, the NTT Group will showcase and promote initiatives centered around IOWN optical technologies to build infrastructure that supports the low power future. Additionally, it will advance efforts to leverage AI in enhancing people's lives and business activities, driving the transformation toward a more fulfilling society.*1 IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) is a concept for a network and information processing infrastructure-including terminals-that leverages innovative, optical-centric technologies to enable ultra-high-speed, high-capacity communications and massive computing resources, while optimizing both individual and overall systems based on diverse data. For more details, please visit: https://group.ntt/en/group/iown/*2 Learn more about DOCOMO's 6G vision and Network for AI here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=tUCFUEuPIRs*3 For the special site, visit: https://www.global.ntt/mwc/About NTTNTT is a leading global technology innovator, providing a broad range of services to both consumers and businesses. As a mobile operator and provider of infrastructure, networks, and services, NTT is dedicated to promoting a sustainable future through cutting-edge innovations. Our portfolio includes business consulting, AI-powered solutions, application services, global networks, cybersecurity, data center and edge computing, all supported by our deep global industry expertise. Generating over $90 billion in revenue and employing 340,000 professionals, we allocate 30% of our annual profits to fundamental research and development. With operations spanning more than 70 countries and regions, our clients include over 75% of Fortune Global 100 companies, alongside thousands of enterprises, government organizations, and millions of consumers.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 91 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Under the slogan “Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness,” DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/About NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Visit us at nttdata.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

MHI Thermal Systems Receives “Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award” and MHI’s Aerospace Parts Factory Receives “Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner’s Award” at 2025 Energy Conservation Grand Prize Awards

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 The Award Ceremony（Left: MHI Thermal Systems, Right: MHI）TOKYO, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been recognized with awards at the 2025 Energy Conservation Grand Prize awards, organized by the Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ) and sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, the highest award in the Products and Business Models Category (Business Field), for its JHT-Y/JHT-YI series of large-capacity centrifugal chillers adopting a low-GWP refrigerant. In addition, the Oye Plant at the Nagoya Aerospace Systems Works, part of MHI's Commercial Aviation Systems segment, received the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner's Award in the Energy Conservation Case Study Category (Transport Field) for its "Energy Conservation Activities to Achieve MISSION NET ZERO: Endeavors at an Aerospace Parts Factory." The award ceremony was held in Tokyo on January 28th.The Energy Conservation Grand Prize awards are presented to Japanese companies, local governments, and educational institutions, recognizing examples of initiatives for energy savings, as well as highly energy-efficient products and business models. The awards aim to foster greater awareness of energy conservation, promote the widespread adoption of energy-saving products, and contribute to the realization of an energy-efficient world. MHI Thermal Systems has received awards numerous times, including the 2024 Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner's Award for its TEJ35AM electric-driven transport refrigeration unit for the ELF electric truck.(*1)The JHT-Y (constant-speed type) and JHT-YI (inverter type), which received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award this time, are large-capacity centrifugal chillers that utilize the refrigerant HFO-1234yf, which has a very low environmental impact with a GWP(*2) of less than 1. Centrifugal chillers are heat source equipment that generate chilled water with high efficiency. The adoption of a newly designed compressor provides a rated COP(*3) of up to 6.4, while the inverter-equipped model achieves high-efficiency operation with an IPLV(*4) of 8.8, and a maximum COP of 24.9 at partial load. In addition, upgrading to this series from existing products using HFC refrigerants (a CFC substitute), which have high GWP ratings, can reduce electricity consumption and CO₂ emissions by approximately 20% per year. As a result, this series is widely adopted in factories and district heating and cooling systems for air-conditioning and industrial process applications.The Oye Plant, which received the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner's Award, is a historic production facility that includes buildings that are over 80 years old. Since the main wings and fuselages of commercial aircrafts are manufactured under strict quality control, there are many constraints on energy conservation. Under such conditions, in the wake of MHI Group's declaration to achieve its MISSION NET ZERO plan for carbon neutrality by 2040, MHI began implementing energy-saving initiatives under a new system from fiscal 2021. The first stage focused on eliminating waste by conducting energy-efficiency patrols monitoring all equipment in the plant, while in the second stage, the heat treatment furnaces were repaired and automated to enhance the thermal efficiency rate. For the third stage, cross-functional teams developed novel equipment diagnosis tools, and utilized a scientific approach to achieve overall optimization. As a result, in fiscal 2024, MHI achieved energy savings of 18% per unit of output,(*5) and CO₂ reductions of 4,200 tons, compared to fiscal 2021 levels. This efficiency scheme has been standardized, allowing it to be implemented at other locations. Promoting energy conservation with minimal investment while maintaining productivity and quality, the program was recognized for its sustainability, as well as its versatility and spillover effects.Encouraged by these awards, MHI Thermal Systems and MHI will continue to develop technologies and products that further reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to energy efficiency. In addition, MHI Group will leverage the synergies generated by its broad range of business areas to further focus on providing optimal solutions that meet the diverse needs of customers.(*1) For further information on MHI Thermal Systems' 2024 Energy Conservation Grand Prize, see the following press release. https://www.mhi.com/news/25013002.html(*2) Global Warming Potential (GWP) is a coefficient of the greenhouse effect of a gas relative to carbon dioxide (CO2), which has a fixed GWP of 1.0. Smaller values indicate a lower greenhouse effect, and better environmental performance. For further information on the JHT-Y/JHT-YI series, see the following press release. https://www.mhi.com/news/220405.html(*3) Coefficient of performance (COP) is a performance coefficient calculated based on Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS). Higher values indicate greater energy efficiency.(*4) Integrated part load value (IPLV) is an indicator of the efficiency of air conditioning equipment during partial load operation. Higher values indicate greater energy efficiency.(*5) Oil equivalent reduction of 2,074 kiloliters per year. The standardization of the practices at the Oye Plant and implementation at other MHI Group production facilities in Japan is expected to provide total reductions of up to 12,000 kiloliters per year.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Mitsubishi Power Completes GTCC Upgraded Reliability Package at VPI’s Damhead Creek Power Station

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Damhead Creek Power StationLondon, UK, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), today announced the successful completion of an upgraded reliability package at the 812MW natural gas-fired gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power generation plant at Damhead Creek Power Station, which is owned and operated by leading power company VPI.The package for the facility at Damhead Creek consists of different elements which combined will achieve better start up response, increased performance and improved reliability. It also includes an upgrade to the turbine control system.These efficiency and reliability upgrades are vital for gas turbines, given that gas-fired power plants are increasingly being used as essential flexible assets that support intermittent renewable energy. This is especially true in countries like the UK, which have a high degree of renewable penetration and where these plants are required to frequently start and stop generation as and when the system needs it.Javier Cavada, President and CEO for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mitsubishi Power , commented: "In today’s power grid, GTCCs are crucial - not only for keeping the lights on for homes and businesses - but also for the scale-up of renewable energy, by delivering flexible and reliable power generation. There is no renewable energy without thermal generation providing the reliability, flexibility and security of supply.This evolved role for gas fired generation is critical - but it is also one that places significant stress on GTCC plants generally and on the gas turbines specifically. The completion of the Upgraded Reliability Package at Damhead Creek will ensure that the plant is able to deliver power to homes in a more efficient and more reliable way for years to come, and in doing so, will ensure a more sustainable grid by supporting the integration of more renewable energy sources."The turbines at the GTCC plant were originally delivered to Damhead Creek by Mitsubishi Power in 2000. After purchasing the plant in 2021, VPI signed a service agreement with Mitsubishi Power to deliver a major programme of investment in the site to improve its efficiency and reliability. This included maintenance, management, parts supply and remote monitoring services for the gas turbines at the GTCC plant, and the delivery of the upgraded reliability package.Damhead Creek Power Station is a natural gas-fired power plant located on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent, England. Commissioned in 2001, Damhead Creek is a key source of flexible power for the South-East of England, serving around 1.1 million households. It is owned and operated by VPI.For more information about Mitsubishi Power and its innovations in the energy sector, please visit: https://power.mhi.com/regions/emea/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Energy Crisis Meets Physics AI: 51World (6651.HK) Eyes Trillion-Dollar Mining Market

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HONG KONG, January 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – At the 2026 CES, Stanford University professor Fei-Fei Li's presentation on spatial intelligence ignited the tech community—AI is transitioning from "text comprehension" to "interacting with the physical world," while a strategic power-play between computing capacity and energy resources has quietly intensified. According to the International Energy Agency, global data center electricity consumption will more than double within five years, surpassing 1,000 terawatts by 2030—equivalent to Japan's total electricity usage. With clean energy yet to fully replace coal as the "stabilizer" of energy supply, 51 WORLD (6651.HK) is injecting core momentum into intelligent coal mining through physical AI technology, bridging the value loop between AI and energy.The dual impetus of policy and market forces is catalyzing a golden era for intelligent coal mining. Seven national authorities have mandated that by 2026, smart technologies must account for at least 60% of China's coal mining capacity, with intelligent equipment replacing over 30% of hazardous positions. The smart coal mining market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 15% from 2024 to 2029, reaching a scale exceeding 30 billion yuan by 2029. Amid this wave, 51 WORLD has delivered an impressive performance through its 51GIM intelligent twin early warning platform, establishing itself as a benchmark for AI-powered energy solutions.At the 2025 People's Craftsmanship Brand Exhibition hosted by People's Daily Online, 51GIM's Intelligent Geological Energy Modeling Platform was honored with the "People's Craftsmanship Product" title, recognizing its groundbreaking technological innovations and proven implementation results. This accolade not only establishes 51GIM as a benchmark for high-quality development in the geological energy sector but also reflects authoritative media's endorsement of its technical prowess and product value. It further validates 51WORLD's commitment to advancing intelligent and high-quality development in the industry through technological innovation. Going forward, 51WORLD will continue to focus on digital twin technology, delivering more premium products to drive the transformation and upgrading of the energy industry, embodying the spirit of technological craftsmanship.Mining faces were once the domain of "experience-based decision-making," where complex geological conditions and hidden hazards perpetually posed risks. The 51GIM platform by 51 WORLD has equipped mines with a "CT scanner." Leveraging its proprietary AES-RT real-time geological base generation technology, the platform integrates disciplines like rock mechanics and mining-induced stress to create high-fidelity 3D dynamic models. These models enable real-time visualization of underground mineral distribution, geological structures, stress transfer, and hydrological changes, ushering in the era of "intelligent mining."The core of AI-powered physics algorithms delivers tangible technological implementation. Unlike basic 3D visualization, 51GIM investigates disaster mechanisms at their root, performing real-time stress distribution analysis and tracing stress transfer pathways to pinpoint disaster targets. At Hongqinghe Coal Mine, this platform achieved over 95% disaster localization accuracy, boosting prevention efficiency by 70%. It transformed mining management from a "scattergun" approach to precision-targeted governance, dramatically reducing safety risks while optimizing resource utilization through improved mining strategies. This provides an industry-wide replicable model for intelligent disaster prevention.The deep integration of AI and energy is reshaping industrial landscapes. As Li Feifei's spatial intelligence blueprint gradually materializes, 51 WORLD demonstrates through physical AI technology that only by bridging the "bit-to-watt" pathway can the AI energy consumption paradox be resolved. Amid the accelerating wave of intelligent coal mining implementation, this physical AI specialist is leveraging technology as the key to unlock dual dividends in energy digitization and AI-driven sustainability. Its growth story warrants sustained market attention. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Fujitsu and Tokai National Higher Education and Research System develop space weather prediction capabilities technology leveraging AI

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KAWASAKI, Japan, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Tokai National Higher Education and Research System (THERS) today announced the successful development of a new technology to predict solar radiation events [1] and their potential impact. The new technology combines probability estimation and the identification of past similar events based on Fujitsu's Wide Learning explainable AI technology which is part of the Fujitsu Kozuchi XAI service.Solar radiation events have been difficult to predict using simple empirical methods based solely on solar flare magnitude. By leveraging AI, this technology extracts complex causal relationships and presents them in an explainable manner. Furthermore, by presenting past solar radiation events similar to those predicted, based on the extracted conditions, it allows for a comprehensive understanding of the actual impact on daily life and corresponding countermeasures that were implemented during those previous events.With this new technology, Fujitsu and THERS aim to establish an environment for promptly determining future solar radiation risks and countermeasures based on scientific evidence, thereby facilitating optimal operational decisions regarding possible lethal threats to astronauts in activities like extravehicular operations, lunar base planning, and crewed transport for lunar and Martian missions.Moving forward, Fujitsu and THERS will enhance the developed technology to protect vulnerable societal infrastructure including power grids, satellite communications, GPS, and polar flights from space weather impacts, thereby showcasing the efficacy of Fujitsu's Wide Learning and positioning it as a foundational technology for a sustainable and resilient society.Figure: Impacts of solar activity and solar radiation events Overview of the new technology Solar activity, including flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) [2], impacts societal infrastructure by causing communication outages, degrading GPS accuracy, and inducing power grid currents. Additionally, solar radiation events, while more likely with larger solar flares, pose unpredictable and serious threats to astronauts and satellites due to a weak correlation between flare size and radiation dosage, meaning that even relatively small flares can potentially deliver lethal doses of radiation in space.To address these challenges, Fujitsu and THERS have developed the following technologies to improve the accuracy of solar eruptive event predictions and provide scientific evidence for risk assessment in operational settings:1. Technology for estimating the probability of solar radiation events using Wide LearningUtilizing conditions identified by Wide Learning, the technology automatically selects past solar radiation events that are most similar to current predictions This enables operators to quickly understand not only event probabilities but also potential radiation levels and impacts by referencing data from analogous previous occurrences2. Technology for presenting past similar events based on prediction evidence Utilizing conditions identified by Wide Learning, the technology automatically selects past solar radiation events that are most similar to current predictionsThis enables operators to quickly understand not only event probabilities but also potential radiation levels and impacts by referencing data from analogous previous occurrencesAbout FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

The 19th Asian Financial Forum concludes successfully

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HONG KONG, January 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today. The forum attracted an enthusiastic response, drawing over 4,000 leaders from governments and business sectors across over 60 countries and regions. Over the two-day forum, over 150 financial officials, leaders of multilateral organisations, representatives from financial institutions and enterprises took the stages as speakers. The forum also launched the inaugural Global Business Summit to further integrate finance with key industries, driving innovation and economic development, while injecting strong momentum into Hong Kong as it embarks on a new chapter in the year ahead by strengthening its role through financial empowerment.The Asian Financial Forum kicked off International Financial Week 2026, marking the first significant financial event in the region this year. AFF’s various sessions, including Plenary Sessions, Keynote Luncheons, a Breakfast Panel and thematic workshops, were all well attended. Guests engaged actively in exchanges on a wide range of trending topics, offering valuable insights and forward-looking perspectives.At the Keynote Luncheon on the first day of AFF, Dr José Manuel Barroso, Former President of the European Commission, Former Prime Minister of Portugal, and the Chairman of the Advisory Board of Goldman Sachs International, delivered a keynote speech on Hong Kong’s pivotal role in fostering regional cooperation and how Asia can draw on Europe’s experience to deepen economic integration. Dr Barroso said: “What we are seeing now is a technological race. This creates instability. And so, the major companies in the world – American, European, but also in Asia – the leaders want to see how they can position their corporations in a favourable position facing the geopolitical risk and the technological risk.”Furthermore, at the Panel Discussion on Global Economic Outlook, Dr Zhu Min, Member of the Senior Expert Advisory Committee of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), spoke about the opportunities that renminbi internationalisation will bring to Hong Kong. He said: “I see competition among the three major currencies. RMB internationalisation requires liquidity and a bond market – Hong Kong is perfectly positioned to provide this service.”At the forum yesterday, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau signed a cooperation agreement with the Shanghai Gold Exchange, marking a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between the Hong Kong and Shanghai gold markets. The agreement established a high-level cooperative governance framework for Hong Kong’s central gold clearing system, explored opportunities for coordinated development of physical infrastructure, and enhanced market connectivity. This initiative represented an important step forward in Hong Kong’s development as an international gold trading hub.The inaugural Global Business Summit, co-organised by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of the HKSAR Government, HKTDC and the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), was held today as part of AFF. The summit opened with welcome remarks delivered by Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, and Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC.Prof Ma said: “Financial services help industries and investors maximise their investments and their impact. This will have far-reaching benefits, supporting continued technological breakthroughs, as well as closer integration and sustainable development. In this sense, the Global Business Summit reflects the greater emphasis we are placing on co-creation at this year’s AFF.  In these unpredictable times, working together on shared goals adds to the agility and resilience of our economies, our industries and businesses, and our communities. Hong Kong, under the “One Country, Two Systems” arrangement, is perfectly suited to host these conversations and promote cross-sector collaboration, as a superconnector, super value-adder and supercollaborator. Our city is home to businesses from around the world.  It is a bustling two-way gateway between the Chinese Mainland and the rest of the world – helping high-growth enterprises from the Chinese Mainland to go global, while enabling high-growth foreign enterprises to enter China.”A Pledging Ceremony today demonstrated the commitment of HKSAR Government, the HKTDC and AFF Partners in working together to assist Chinese Mainland enterprises in going global via the Hong Kong platform and to integrate into overall national development. AFF Partners included EY, HSBC, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Standard Chartered, UBS, CICC, Huatai Securities, Bank of Communication (Hong Kong) and China CITIC Bank International. During the summit, a series of plenary sessions were held, including Business Plenary I - Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global, and Business Plenary II - Strategic Collaboration for Shared Growth, focusing on the latest opportunities in global market expansion and inbound foreign investment.In Business Plenary I - Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global, chaired by Victor Chu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Eastern Investment Group, and prominent business leaders from XPENG, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, LONGi Green Energy, Wusawa Advisory, Alibaba Group, Seres Group, and Shanghai Industrial Investment (Holdings), discussed  how Chinese Mainland enterprises are formulating global expansion strategies amid shifts in the macroeconomic landscape. The speakers explored challenges these companies face and emerging opportunities in their pursuit of international growth.Leading global investment institutions and business executives shared their observations and strategies for entering the Chinese Mainland market in Business Plenary II - Strategic Collaboration for Shared Growth. With national policies promoting stronger domestic demand and high-quality development, the Chinese Mainland offers abundant opportunities for international enterprises to expand cross-border collaboration and deepen their positions along industry value chains. The session featured remarks by Liu Haoling, President, China Investment Corporation and was chaired by Lincoln Pan, Chief Executive Officer, Jardine Matheson. Speakers included representatives from Banking Circle, Infineon AG, Investcorp, JP Morgan, Revolut and Triton Partners. They engaged in an in-depth discussion on how international companies can develop new business roadmaps in the Chinese Mainland through investment, partnerships and joint ventures. They examined Hong Kong’s critical role as a gateway for international enterprises entering the Chinese Mainland market.During the session, Mohammed Alardhi, Executive Chairman, Investcorp, said: “The China-Gulf Cooperation Council corridor is vital. We’re connecting companies throughout the corridor, implementing Chinese technology there, and buying Chinese vehicles for logistics. It bridges the world’s second-largest economy and the Gulf region, which is transforming with vast opportunities and capital. When you compare the valuations of Chinese companies and technologies with those from the West, there’s no comparison. There is a significant appetite in the Gulf region to partner with them.”The summit featured a series of discussion sessions covering high-growth, high-value sectors, including biomedicine and healthcare, green energy, new consumer trends, artificial intelligence and robotics. The speaker lineup was powerful. In the session titled “Biomedicine 2026: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities”, Amgen and Merck highlighted key challenges facing the industry; notably the high cost and lengthy cycles of R&D. They emphasised the need to build diversified and internationalised financing channels, enabling financial services to play an empowering, multiplier role in accelerating technological translation and commercialisation.The sessions “AI Infrastructure: Powering the Intelligent Supply Chain” and “AI Driven Robotics and Autonomous Technologies Revolutionising Industry” featured a who’s who of business leaders with speakers from DexForce Technology, JD.com and Pictet Group discussing scalable application strategies, key investment priorities and growth momentum generated through ecosystem collaboration. The latter session, chaired by Dr Allan Wong, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, VTech Holdings Limited; leaders from AI² Robotics, Galbot and Tencent offered forward looking insights into how AI driven robotics can integrate into the real economy, transforming sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing and services, while creating entirely new investment opportunities.Polling on Future Technology Trends and Asset Allocation StrategiesAFF conducted real-time polling across multiple sessions to gauge participants’ views on the global economic outlook, their expectations for future financial and technological trends, and their asset-allocation strategies. More than 70% of attendees were neutral to optimistic about the global economic outlook for this year. Meanwhile, 51.2% of participants believed that in today’s rapidly evolving international landscape, priority should be given to developing artificial intelligence and AI-driven applications, followed by energy transition and sustainable development (20.3%).Onsite deal-making sessions and online platform extend outcomesThe HKTDC has long positioned AFF as a vital platform for facilitating international investment and driving substantive cooperation, proactively connecting enterprises with potential partners and providing business-matching opportunities. During the forum, HKTDC and the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association continued to co-organise AFF Deal-making. This year, AFF Deal-making attracted over 280 investors and over 600 investment projects, resulting in more than 800 one-on-one meetings that successfully connected global capital with investment opportunities. Among them, a returning participant from Thailand, who joined the event to explore new funding sources and co-investment opportunities, said he was pleased to have met several promising potential partners. An Australian food processing project owner also reported positive outcomes, noting that the platform helped identify potential partners who can provide support beyond financial investment, including practical expertise and technical guidance. The matching services will move online on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 January, allowing investors and project owners to continue connecting via the online platform.This year’s Project Investment Sessions highlighted several strategically essential development initiatives in Hong Kong. These included the Northern Metropolis, which drives cross-sector collaboration and industry upgrading; SKYTOPIA, the Airport City development shaping the future international aviation hub at Hong Kong International Airport; and the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, which accelerates the growth of the I&T ecosystem in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Representatives of the respective organisations presented the latest project updates and investment opportunities on-site, offering participants deeper insights into Hong Kong’s long-term plans for regional connectivity, innovation-driven development and infrastructure enhancement, underscoring the city’s unique strengths as a premier international investment destination.In addition, on the first day of this year’s AFF, Hong Kong food-tech company Techvalue International and Australia’s Gryph Holdings signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture that will launch innovative plant-based products that can be prepared instantly with either cold or hot water. The collaboration was facilitated by the HKTDC Sydney Office, building on business connections the two parties developed through previous editions of AFF. The joint venture will first introduce its products in Papua New Guinea before gradually expanding into the Australian and New Zealand markets. It demonstrates Hong Kong’s pivotal role in enabling cross-border collaboration in food-tech innovation.Four zones showcase new opportunities in innovation, sustainability and investmentThis year’s AFF featured four key thematic zones –  the FutureGreen Showcase, FintechHK Start-up Salon, InnoVenture Salon and Global Investment Zone – bringing together some 150 exhibitors, including EY (AFF’s Knowledge Partner), HSBC, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Standard Chartered, CICC and Huatai Securities. The newly introduced FutureGreen Showcase highlighted the latest applications in green finance and green technology, fostering capital matching and collaboration with sustainable development projects. Exhibitors showcased solutions spanning green certification and standards, climate-risk assessment and reporting, carbon-credit trading and management, regulatory compliance and ESG monitoring, demonstrating robust market demand for green transformation across different sectors.Two roundtable meetings were also held during AFF. The Hong Kong International Fundraising Roundtable 2026, held today, brought together senior executives from Chinese Mainland and overseas enterprises, as well as leaders from Hong Kong’s financial and professional services sectors, to discuss how to meet financing needs across various industries. The Attracting Strategic Enterprises: Roundtable on Hong Kong Opportunities held on the first day of the AFF was co-organised for the first time by the HKTDC and the OASES. The session provided a dedicated platform for key Chinese Mainland and international enterprises interested in establishing or expanding their presence in Hong Kong to connect with local financial and professional service providers.2026 International Financial Week kicks off, showcasing Hong Kong as a leading international financial centreInternational Financial Week 2026 officially commenced on 26 January, featuring 14 industry events that span a wide range of globally watched financial and business topics, including ASEAN opportunities, digital finance, green finance, family offices, private equity and alternative investments. Together, these events underscore Hong Kong’s unique role as the region’s most comprehensive and diversified international financial centre.WebsitesAsian Financial Forum: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/aff/Photos Download: https://bit.ly/3M8fWBlThe 19th Asian Financial Forum, co-organised by the HKSAR Government and the HKTDC, concluded successfully today, attracting more than 4,000 leaders from the financial, political, and business sectors from over 60 countries and regions, including 80 Chinese Mainland and overseas business delegationsAt the Panel Discussion on Global Economic Outlook on the first day of AFF, Dr Zhu Min, Member of the Senior Expert Advisory Committee of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), spoke about the opportunities that RMB internationalisation will bring to Hong Kong“AFF Partners Supporting GoGlobal” Pledging CeremonyOn the second day Keynote Luncheon, business leader, investor and philanthropist Paul Polman shared his insights as the keynote speakerPaul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, delivered opening remarks at the inaugural Global Business SummitProf Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman, delivered opening remarks at the inaugural Global Business SummitDr Paul Burton (second left), Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Amgen, and Marc Horn (centre), Executive Vice President, Merck Group; President, Merck China, shared their insights during “Global Business Summit – Biomedicine 2026: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities”AFF Deal-making this year attracted over 280 investors and over 600 investment projects, resulting in more than 800 one-on-one meetingsMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial RelationsLousie SongTel: (852) 3428 5690Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany LeungTel: (852) 3428 2361Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Johnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgJane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung.hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com