‘Young at Heart’ 3DG Jewellery Brand Tour Kicks Off in Wuhan

HONG KONG, May 19, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 3DG Holdings (International) Limited (“3DG Holdings” / the “Group”) (Stock Code: 2882) is pleased to announce that the launch ceremony and celebrity meet-and-greet for the 3DG Jewellery “Young at Heart” brand tour made a brilliant debut at Wuhan Wushang Dream Plaza on 16 May. On the day of the event, Global Brand Spokesperson Mr. Xu Kai made a dazzling appearance wearing pieces from the “Bling Bling Gold” collection. At the same time, 3DG Jewellery unveiled its refreshed brand concept “Young at Heart”, aiming to convey an elegant attitude that transcends boundaries and time, inspiring customers to discover their own inner radiance with 3DG Jewellery. Mr. Xu Kai, Global Brand Spokesperson of 3DG Jewellery, attends the event Mr. Xu Kai, Global Brand Spokesperson of 3DG Jewellery;Ms. Wong Hau Yeung, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Lukfook Group and Executive Director of 3DG Jewellery;Ms. Cheung Irene, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of 3DG Jewellery;together with the Brand’s senior management and shopping mall leadership, joined on stage for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the tourBreaking boundaries, exploring the “heartfelt” possibilities of fashionAt the event, Global Brand Spokesperson Mr. Xu Kai held a sceptre and boldly shattered a clock dome symbolising the constraints of time. This boundary-breaking gesture signified the breaking free from the limitations of age and embracing the infinite possibilities of “Young at Heart”, instantly bringing the atmosphere to a fever pitch. Mr. Xu Kai, Global Brand Spokesperson of 3DG Jewellery, electrified the atmosphere at the venueAfter breaking boundaries, the resonance is even greater. 3DG Jewellery has always sought to listen to the true voices of consumers. For this occasion, it launched a special “Young at Heart” campaign across several of its stores in Wuhan to gather customer feedback. “Star Exclusive Message Cards”, each filled with heartfelt reflections, were gathered on stage where Mr. Xu Kai randomly selected and read aloud, sharing heartwarming messages about breaking through limits and refusing to be defined. Letting every voice be heard, and every brilliance be seen — this is the radiant new chapter of the “heart” that 3DG Jewellery hopes to create with every customer. Mr. Xu Kai, Global Brand Spokesperson of 3DG Jewellery, read aloud heartfelt messagesWhen discussing his understanding of the new brand philosophy, “Young at Heart,” Mr. Xu Kai reflected on his years in the entertainment industry. He candidly shared that every breakthrough and refinement in his roles stemmed from an unwavering passion for acting, “rejecting labels and setting no boundaries”. This principle not only defines his personal commitment but also closely aligns with the brand philosophy of 3DG Jewellery. During the event, Ms. Cheung Irene, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of 3DG Jewellery, took to the stage to present Mr. Xu Kai with an exquisitely crafted gold avocado ornament. From their initial partnership to the present day, the two parties have now entered their eighth year of close collaboration. This thoughtfully designed gold gift not only represents a shining highlight of the event, but also conveys heartfelt wishes for “inner abundance, good fortune and wealth”. Ms. Cheung Irene, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of 3DG Jewellery, presented a gold ornament to Global Brand Spokesperson Mr. Xu KaiRomantic 520: Unlock Her Fashion from the HeartOn this special occasion, 3DG Jewellery redefines the profound connection between jewellery and emotion. Through its brand philosophy of “Young at Heart”, it aims to convey a message to the public: regardless of life stage, role, or whether at home or in the workplace, every woman need not be bound by external labels nor confined by predefined life paths. At every stage of life, charm emanates from within and needs no boundaries. In every present moment, one can anchor their direction with passion and radiate brilliance with poise. New campaign visuals for 3DG Jewellery’s “Bling Bling Gold” collection Mr. Xu Kai makes an appearance at the “Young at Heart” brand tourDuring the 520 period, 3DG Jewellery’s “Young at Heart” national brand tour officially kicked off with its first stop at Wuhan Wushang Dream Plaza, where the brand specially created an immersive, boundary-free aesthetic experience space. The tour showcases the brand’s two core collections — “Bling Bling Gold” and “Begonia Flower” Series from “Golden Allure GA” Collection — in their entirety, combining gold jewellery craftsmanship with contemporary fashion aesthetics. Since their launch, both collections have maintained a strong sales performance, proving immensely popular with female consumers. This market recognition is a testament to the unique appeal of 3DG Jewellery. 3DG Jewellery’s “Bling Bling Gold” collection 3DG Jewellery’s “Begonia Flower” Series from “Golden Allure GA” CollectionFrom the comprehensive renewal of its brand philosophy to the dazzling launch of its nationwide brand tour, 3DG Jewellery has always put consumers at its core and craftsmanship at its foundation. By continuously pushing the boundaries of convention, it empowers every woman to shine freely and flourish without limits at every stage of life.About 3DG Holdings (International) Limited (Stock Code: 2882)3DG Jewellery is a distinguished jewellery brand from Chinese Mainland and a member of the Luk Fook Group. The brand is mainly engaged in design, product development, and retailing of gem-set jewellery products under the “3DG Jewellery” name and gold and platinum jewellery, it also provides customized corporate gift services.Since 2003, 3DG Jewellery has established a retail network in Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, China, and Thailand, with nearly 300 shops, its brand image is deeply recognized and affirmed. Embracing the brand philosophy of “Young at Heart,” 3DG Jewellery crafts stylish and distinctive pieces. With its unique product charm and “3DG Prestige Service”, the brand has won the recognition of consumers and celebrities, while also receiving widespread praise throughout its development.For more information, please visit the official website of 3DG Jewellery at: https://www.3dg-group.hk/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

截至2026年5月19日,當前油價

(SeaPRwire) -   截至美東時間今天上午9點20分,以布倫特基準油價計算,原油價格為每桶112.93美元。我們稍後會解釋這個基準。此價格較昨日上午高出2.85美元,與一年前相比則高出約47美元。 每桶油價漲跌幅(%)昨日油價$110.08+2.58%一個月前油價$93.27+21.07%一年前油價$65.77+71.70% 油價會上漲嗎? 沒有人能確定油價接下來會如何走勢。許多因素影響市場——但核心仍圍繞供需關係。當潛在衰退或戰爭等風險加劇時,油價可能迅速轉向。 油價如何影響加油站油價 當你在加油站加油時,支付的不僅是原油成本。還包括煉油廠、批發商、稅費以及當地加油站加價等每一個環節的費用。 儘管如此,原油對你支付的價格影響最大,通常佔每加侖成本的一半以上。當油價上漲時,汽油價格通常隨之攀升。但當油價下跌時,汽油價格往往下降得更慢——這種模式有時被稱為「火箭與羽毛」。 美國戰略石油儲備的角色 一旦發生緊急情況,美國備有稱為戰略石油儲備的原油庫存。其主要目的是在危機期間保障能源安全,例如制裁、災難性風暴損害,甚至戰爭。當供應衝擊導致價格飆升時,它也能緩解衝擊。 它並非用來解決長期問題,而是為消費者提供即時救濟,並幫助維持經濟關鍵部門運轉,例如重要產業、緊急服務和公共交通。 油價與天然氣價格的關聯 石油與天然氣是全球兩大主要能源。油價的大幅波動可能間接影響天然氣價格。例如,若油價上漲,部分產業可能在其營運範圍內盡可能以天然氣替代石油,從而推高天然氣需求。 油價的歷史表現 觀察油價表現時,有兩個主要基準脫穎而出: 布倫特原油是全球主要的石油基準。 西德州中級原油(WTI)是北美主要的基準。 在這兩者中,布倫特更能反映全球油價表現,因其定價涵蓋全球交易原油的很大一部分。它也是追蹤油價歷史趨勢的首選。事實上,就連美國能源資訊管理局現在也採用布倫特作為其《年度能源展望》中的主要參考指標。 若觀察布倫特基準過去數十年的走勢,油價遠非穩定。它經歷過與戰爭和供應削減相關的急劇上漲,也出現過與全球經濟衰退和供過於求(稱為「過剩」)相關的急劇下跌。例如: 1970年代初期爆發第一次重大石油危機,當時中東削減出口,並在贖罪日戰爭期間對美國等國實施禁運。 1980年代中期,由於需求下降及非石油輸出國組織(非OPEC)產油國大量加入市場,油價下跌。 2008年,隨著全球需求增長,油價再次飆升,但隨後隨全球金融危機崩盤。 2020年新冠疫情封鎖期間,石油需求前所未有地暴跌,導致油價跌破每桶20美元。 總結而言,油價的歷史表現極不平穩。它深受戰爭、經濟衰退、OPEC決策、能源政策轉變等因素影響。 來自《》的能源報導 想掌握最新能源動態?請參閱我們近期的報導: 高油價只是開端:伊朗戰爭如何重塑全球能源版圖 NextEra以670億美元收購Dominion,打造全球最大公用事業公司 Ryanair財務長表示,該航空公司已為「末日情境」做好準備 常見問題 每桶油的當前價格究竟是如何決定的? 每桶油的當前價格主要取決於供需關係,包括關於未來供需的訊息(地緣政治、OPEC+的決策等)。在美國,油價也會根據政府對鑽探的態度而波動,因為這可能影響未來供應。例如,2025年川普政府推動重新開放北極國家野生動物保護區沿海平原超過150萬英畝土地用於油氣租賃,逆轉了拜登政府限制北極鑽探的政策。 油價一天內變動多頻繁? 當「期貨」市場開放時,油價持續更新。期貨市場本質上是一場拍賣,人們在此約定未來買賣石油。只要個人與公司持續交易合約,油價就會不斷變動。 美國頁岩油生產如何影響當前油價? 簡而言之,頁岩是含有石油與天然氣的岩石。可將頁岩視為尚未開採的能源。美國開採的頁岩越多,擁有的能源就越多——供應增加也使油價更不易大幅飆升。 當前油價如何影響通膨與整體經濟? 當油價高昂時,往往會推高日常用品的價格。這可能與能源(如暖氣、瓦斯費用等)有關,但也與將這些商品送達你手中所需的物流成本有關。例如,運輸成本會影響雜貨店商品的價格,因為將產品從倉庫與農場運送至貨架的成本更高。 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。

Hitachi announces strategic partnership with Anthropic to strengthen “Lumada 3.0” through frontier AI

TOKYO, May 19, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi") today announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic PBC (“Anthropic”), a global leader in AI safety research and trusted AI models, to further strengthen the “Lumada 3.0” business model.As artificial intelligence evolves beyond cyberspace to directly influence real-world systems-otherwise known as physical AI-demand is rapidly growing for the safe and seamless deployment of AI in mission-critical environments.This alliance combines Hitachi and Anthropic will combine Hitachi’s deep domain knowledge built over more than 110 years, along with its expertise in IT, OT (operational technology), and products, with Anthropic’s frontier AI capabilities. Together, the companies will accelerate the advancement of system engineering, operations, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure sectors including energy, transportation, manufacturing, and finance. By enabling safer, more resilient, and intelligent operations of these infrastructures, the partnership will contribute to advancing AI transformation (AX) for customers and society at large.To maximize value creation for customers, Hitachi and Anthropic will also drive transformation within Hitachi’s own organizations. Hitachi will deploy advanced AI, including Anthropic’s Claudemodels, across all business processes for its approximately 290,000 employees worldwide to significantly enhance productivity. In parallel, the two companies will jointly develop and implement talent programs to cultivate approximately 100,000 AI professional talent. Hitachi positions this large-scale internal transformation as “Customer Zero”, leveraging the insights and best practices gained to further advance HMAX by Hitachi-a next-generation suite of solutions that brings the power of AI to social infrastructure.As the core engine to drive value creation for customers in over 190 countries and to advance its own transformation globally, Hitachi will establish the “Frontier AI Deployment Center,” a global organization spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. As its initial initiative, the Center will launch a joint team comprising Anthropic’s Applied AI experts and Hitachi’s specialists across IT, OT, products, and cybersecurity, bringing together the strengths and expertise of both companies.Going forward, Hitachi will leverage this Center as a foundation to establish best practices for enterprise-scale deployment, accelerate value creation at customers’ frontlines, and contribute tothe realization of a harmonized society through the safe and scalable implementation of frontier AI.BackgroundArtificial intelligence is rapidly evolving from a tool confined to digital domains into technologies that directly interact with and control real-world systems. This shift toward physical AI creates unprecedented opportunities to address pressing societal challenges, including labor shortages and increasing burdens on frontline workers in industries such as manufacturing, maintenance, and infrastructure operations.As a global leader in social innovation, Hitachi recognizes this transition as a significant mission. Hitachi is advancing its “Lumada 3.0” business model, which integrates data from globally deployed IT, OT, and products with deep domain knowledge and AI to solve societal challenges.However, as AI becomes deeply embedded in real-world infrastructure and operations, exceptional levels of safety, reliability, and trust are essential. Through this strategic partnership with Anthropic—provider of the advanced AI model Claude, which meets these requirements and has a strong track record in the enterprise domain-Hitachi will further strengthen its HMAX solutions, which embody its Lumada 3.0 business model and accelerate the empowerment offrontline workers.Strategic Initiatives1. Accelerating AX through the Integration of Anthropic’s Claude and Hitachi’s CapabilitiesBy combining the advanced code generation and analysis capabilities of Anthropic’s Claude with Hitachi’s system engineering expertise in mission-critical domains, the partnership will deliver significant improvements in efficiency and quality across customers’ system development and operations. This will strongly support customers’ AX, enabling the rapid launch of new services and the advancement of data-driven business transformation in fast-changing market environments. Additionally, the partnership will enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure sectors such as finance, transportation, and power transmission and distribution. Through close collaboration between Hitachi’s Cyber Center of Excellence and Anthropic, the companies will advance capabilities in cyber threat detection and response, fundamentally strengthening the cyber resilience of social infrastructure and providing a robust environment for the safe and secure deployment of AI. 2. Enterprise-wide Transformation at HitachiHitachi aims to become one of the world’s largest enterprise adopters of Claude, deploying advanced AI across all business processes for approximately 290,000 employees.This includes:Reducing development effort in software engineeringEnhancing efficiency in corporate functionsAutomating maintenance and operational processes in hardware environmentsBy extending AI adoption beyond engineers to business functions such as sales and planning, Hitachi will accelerate enterprise-wide transformation. In parallel, a large-scale talent development program will be launched to enable approximately 100,000 employees to become AI professional talent embedded in daily operations. Insights gained from this “Customer Zero” initiative will be continuously fed back into customer offerings.3. Advancing HMAX through frontier AIBy combining its OT and product expertise with advanced AI, Hitachi will further enhance HMAX solutions. Claude’s high-level reasoning capabilities will be integrated into HMAX to expand AI applications in mission-critical environments. This includes enhancing:Intuitive equipment management through natural language interaction to minimize downtimeOptimization of maintenance operations through advanced algorithms to reduce costsThese capabilities will directly contribute to greater resilience and sustainability for customer operations and infrastructure.4. Accelerating Value Creation through the Frontier AI Deployment CenterThe Frontier AI Deployment Center will serve as the core of Hitachi’s AI collaboration ecosystem. Beginning with a joint team of approximately 100 experts-expected to scale to 300over time-this organization will drive:Co-creation of physical AI use casesDeployment of advanced AI technologies in real-world settingsDevelopment of next-generation solutionsComment from Jun Abe, Executive Vice President, Head of Digital Systems & Services Sector, Hitachi“Through our Social Innovation Business, Hitachi has long contributed to the realization of a sustainable society. Today, as challenges facing frontline workers become more pronounced due to a shrinking workforce, we are very pleased that through this strategic partnership, Hitachi can jointly solve customer and social challenges by combining Anthropic’s highly trusted AI technology with Hitachi’s domain expertise in mission-critical areas and our IT, OT, and product capabilities. As a ‘global leader continuing to innovate social infrastructure with digital technologies,’ and by leveraging advanced AI ourselves as a practitioner, we will accelerate transformation at our customers' frontlines and promote true Digital Transformation in the realworld, striving together to realize a harmonized society.”About HMAX & LumadaTrademark Notice: All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.About Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance.Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries - as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

AP Technologies Acquires Blueacre Technology, Adding Nitinol and Precision Laser Processing to Its Catheter Platform

SINGAPORE AND DUNDALK, IRELAND, May 19, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AP Technologies, a vertically integrated contract manufacturer of catheters and medical tubing, today announced the acquisition of Blueacre Technology, a Dundalk, Ireland specialist in laser micromachining and nitinol processing for the medical device industry. The acquisition establishes AP Technologies' first European operation in Ireland's medtech corridor, and extends its catheter platform into the laser-processed metallic components used in next-generation minimally invasive devices. Terms were not disclosed.Blueacre brings nearly two decades of capability in laser micromachining and nitinol processing for the medical device industry, including femtosecond and picosecond laser cutting, laser welding, electropolishing, and on-site rapid prototyping. That capability now sits alongside AP Technologies' PTFE etched liners, FEP heat shrink tubing, braided and coiled shafts, and finished catheter assembly.The combined offering allows OEM partners to develop hybrid catheter and delivery system programs through a single supplier, with engineered precision across both polymeric and metallic processes."This acquisition marks the first step in extending our advanced catheter technologies platform, adding nitinol and precision laser processing to our vertically integrated catheter capabilities," said Charles Tang, Chief Executive Officer of AP Technologies. "We are also thrilled to partner with David Gillen, founder of Blueacre Technology, whose engineering brilliance and innovation make him a tremendous addition to our team. Together, we are positioned to shape the future of minimally invasive device manufacturing.""Blueacre Technology is delighted to become part of the AP Technologies global team," said Dr. David Gillen, founder of Blueacre Technology. "From our first meeting, we were impressed by the strategic vision of Charles Tang and senior management. AP Technologies has proven to be a highly successful and innovative global supplier to top-tier medtech companies. We are excited to bring nearly 20 years of experience in nitinol and advanced laser processing to our new joint team, as we build capability and develop vertical integration across the globe for the next generation of interventional devices."Dr. Gillen will continue to lead the Dundalk operation and joins the AP Technologies leadership team. The Blueacre brand, the Dundalk facility, and active customer programs are unaffected by the transaction.About AP TechnologiesAP Technologies is a vertically integrated contract manufacturer of catheters and medical tubing, headquartered in Singapore with operations in Singapore, USA, China, Vietnam, and Ireland. The company partners with top-100 medical device OEMs developing the next generation of minimally invasive technologies. Capabilities span precision micro-tubing extrusion, etched PTFE liners, FEP heat shrink, braided and coiled shafts, finished catheter assembly, and now nitinol and precision laser processing. Learn more at ap-tech.com.About Blueacre TechnologyBlueacre Technology is a leader in laser micromachining and precision manufacturing for the medical device industry. Their capabilities include femtosecond and picosecond laser cutting, fibre laser tube cutting, laser welding, polymer ablation, micro-Swiss CNC machining, and electropolishing. Blueacre serves start-ups, contract manufacturers, and multinational medical device OEMs from early-stage R&D through volume production, supported by its Accel-LAB program for on-site rapid prototyping and process development.Media ContactsAP TechnologiesYunfan Zhang, Global Marketing Manageryunfan.zhang@ap-tech.com Blueacre TechnologyOlivia May Gillen, Commercial Directorogillen@blueacretechnology.comSOURCE: AP Technologies Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

AP Technologies 收購 Blueacre Technology,為其導管平台增添鎳鈦合金與精密雷射加工技術

新加坡與愛爾蘭鄧達克, 2026年5月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 垂直整合式導管及醫療管路合約製造商 AP Technologies 今日宣布收購 Blueacre Technology。Blueacre Technology 總部位於愛爾蘭鄧達克,專精於醫療器材產業的雷射微加工及鎳鈦合金(Nitinol)加工技術。此次收購使 AP Technologies 在愛爾蘭的醫療科技走廊建立了首個歐洲營運據點,並將其導管平台延伸至用於新一代微創裝置的雷射加工金屬元件領域。交易條款未予披露。Blueacre 為醫療器材產業帶來近二十年的雷射微加工與鎳鈦合金加工技術,包括飛秒與皮秒雷射切割、雷射焊接、電解拋光,以及現場快速原型製作。此項技術現已與 AP Technologies 的 PTFE 蝕刻內襯、FEP 熱縮管、編織及捲曲導管,以及成品導管組件形成互補。整合後的產品組合讓 OEM 合作夥伴能透過單一供應商開發混合式導管與輸送系統專案,並在聚合物與金屬製程中皆能實現工程級精準度。「此次收購標誌著我們擴展先進導管技術平台的第一步,將鎳鈦合金與精密雷射加工技術融入我們垂直整合的導管製造能力中,」AP Technologies 執行長 Charles Tang 表示。「我們也很高興能與 Blueacre Technology 創辦人 David Gillen 合作,他的工程才華與創新精神將為我們的團隊帶來巨大助力。透過攜手合作,我們將共同塑造微創醫療器械製造的未來。」「Blueacre Technology 很高興能成為 AP Technologies 全球團隊的一員,」Blueacre Technology 創辦人 David Gillen 博士表示。「從初次會面起,我們便對 Charles Tang 及高階管理團隊的戰略遠見印象深刻。AP Technologies 已證明是頂級醫療科技公司極為成功且具創新力的全球供應商。我們期待將近 20 年的鎳鈦合金與先進雷射加工經驗帶入這個嶄新的聯合團隊,並在全球範圍內建立能力與發展垂直整合,以開發下一代介入性醫療器械。」吉倫博士將繼續領導鄧達克(Dundalk)的營運,並加入 AP Technologies 的領導團隊。Blueacre 品牌、鄧達克廠區以及現有的客戶專案均不受此次交易影響。關於 AP TechnologiesAP Technologies 是一家垂直整合的導管與醫療管路合約製造商,總部位於新加坡,並在新加坡、美國、中國、越南及愛爾蘭設有營運據點。該公司與前 100 大醫療器材原始設備製造商(OEM)合作,共同開發新一代微創技術。其技術能力涵蓋精密微管擠出、蝕刻PTFE內襯、FEP熱縮套管、編織及捲曲管身、成品導管組裝,以及新近推出的鎳鈦合金與精密雷射加工。更多資訊請瀏覽 ap-tech.com。關於 Blueacre TechnologyBlueacre Technology 是醫療器材產業中雷射微加工與精密製造的領導者。其技術能力涵蓋飛秒與皮秒雷射切割、光纖雷射管材切割、雷射焊接、聚合物燒蝕、微型瑞士式 CNC 加工及電解拋光。Blueacre 透過其 Accel-LAB 計畫提供現場快速原型製作與製程開發支援,服務對象涵蓋新創公司、代工製造商及跨國醫療器材原始設備製造商,從早期研發階段到量產階段皆能提供協助。媒體聯絡人AP Technologies張雲凡,全球行銷經理yunfan.zhang@ap-tech.com Blueacre TechnologyOlivia May Gillen,商務總監ogillen@blueacretechnology.com 消息來源:AP Technologies Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

GMG’s THERMAL-XR(R) to be Applied Exclusively & Distributed to Global Oil and Gas/LNG Industry with Curran International

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - May 19, 2026) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the signing of a global distribution agreement with Curran International for THERMAL-XR® and for exclusive application services for the product oil and gas/LNG industry. Curran International is a global leader in providing heat transfer technologies to some of the world's largest oil and gas companies. Curran International has completed work for the following companies: Exxon Mobil, BP, Philips 66, Chevron, Shell, Marathon, Citgo, Aramco, Total, Sabic, Motiva, Reliance, ONGC, HMEL, Cenovus, Suncor Energy and Satorp.Curran International (https://curranintl.com/) has various field service teams located in Houston, Texas USA; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Jubail, Saudi Arabia; Rotterdam, Netherlands; Gujarat, India; and Singapore. Curran International has completed over 250,000 projects around the world over the past 45 years, safely providing heat transfer equipment solutions.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/297942_2433db0e34c91b7a_001full.jpgEd Curran, CEO of Curran International, commented "We look forward to working with GMG and bringing GMG's THERMAL-XR® graphene coating technology to our existing and new clients. The combination of additional heat transfer properties and high corrosion resistance makes THERMAL-XR® a very compelling proposition for the Oil and Gas/LNG Industry."Craig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented "We look forward to working with Ed and his amazing team at Curran International - they have built up a broad range of technologies and services over many years in servicing one of the largest industries and we are pleased to be able to add THERMAL-XR® to this range."Jack Perkowski, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of the Company, commented: "This arrangement with Curran International is a significant step in GMG's global commercialisation strategy for THERMAL-XR®. Gaining access to Curran International's established relationships with the world's leading oil and gas and LNG companies — including ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, Chevron, and Saudi Aramco — provides GMG with immediate reach into one of the most demanding and high-value industrial sectors in the world. The fact that a specialist with over 45 years of experience and more than 250,000 completed projects has chosen THERMAL-XR® as a core part of its offering is a strong validation of the technology's performance and commercial potential. We see this as a meaningful step in building the substantial recurring revenue base that will drive long-term value for GMG shareholders."To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/297942_2433db0e34c91b7a_002full.jpgAbout THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE powered by GMG Graphene: THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE coating system is a unique patented product and method of improving the conductivity of heat exchange surfaces (including for air conditioners, refrigeration systems, heat pumps and data centres) and improving and maintaining the performance of new units at peak levels. The process coats and protects heat exchange surfaces from corrosion (successfully passed up to 20,000 hours of salt sea spray corrosion testing) while improving the corroded thermal conductivity and increasing the heat transfer rate by leveraging the physics of GMG Graphene, resulting in an efficiency improvement and a potential power reduction.About GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed at improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "believes" "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, THERMAL-XR® coating, applied or distributed by Curran International and or to the oil and gas/LNG industry, the significance of the relationship with Curran International to GMG's commercialization strategy and progress towards recurring revenue the energy savings, anti-corrosion and extension of asset life attributes of THERMAL-XR®, the ability of GMG's energy savings products to build a revenue base, GMG's intentions to develop commercial scale-up capabilities, GMG's focus in the energy savings segment, GMG's intentions for the use of graphene lubricant additive on saving liquid fuels, expectations for R&D and commercialization of G+AI Batteries, GMG's ability to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries and GMG's critical business objectives.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including the performance improvement and corrosion resistance of heat exchangers in the oil and gas/LNG industry. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation that GMG does not receive or receive on a timely basis the fully signed consent notice from the and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/297942 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Hub88 expands global content lineup via TaDa Gaming collaboration

  (AsiaGameHub) -   Hub88 has teamed up with leading content provider TaDa Gaming to deliver the studio’s extensive portfolio of localized casino titles and player engagement tools to its global network of operators. This partnership enables seamless integration of TaDa Gaming’s diverse offerings, including over 240 video slots, fish-shooting games, table games, card games, bingo, and crash titles. Top releases such as Fortune Gems 500, Gold Mine Express, Chicken Dash, and Fortune Zombie Lightning are now accessible to Hub88’s partners. TaDa Gaming’s game suite will also be complemented by its award-winning engagement tools—GiftCode and WIN CARD. At the core of TaDa Gaming’s success is its ‘glocalisation’ strategy, which combines proven mechanics with regionally tailored content designed to resonate with specific market preferences. The deal further expands Hub88’s growing network of internationally recognized suppliers, aligning with the rising demand for more personalized player experiences that yield measurable results.   Jessica Inglott, Head of Supplier Relations at Hub88, said: “We’re always on the lookout for suppliers that blend scale, quality, and a clear understanding of diverse player preferences.   “TaDa Gaming’s strong localisation capabilities and highly engaging game selection make them a valuable addition to our platform.”   Ray Lee, Director of Business Development at TaDa Gaming, said: “Partnering with a major platform like Hub88 is a milestone in our global distribution strategy. Our player-centric content is enhanced by our expert localisation efforts. “This allows us to deliver high-quality, tailored entertainment that connects with audiences worldwide. We’re looking forward to collaborating to deliver exceptional gaming experiences together.”   This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Broadway Platform Upgrades Its Sportsbook Suite Solution in Partnership With Altenar

(AsiaGameHub) -   Broadway Platform has entered a partnership with leading sportsbook technology supplier Altenar to substantially enhance its sports betting product lineup for operators. Boasting a global reputation for its pioneering products, Altenar’s sportsbook module, which includes premium data feeds covering all major sports, precise risk management tools, and high-margin features such as Bet Builder and dynamic odds, will be incorporated into Broadway Platform. Clients of Broadway Platform will also gain access to Altenar’s updated front-end interface, which rolls out a series of widgets including Bet Suggestions, Bet Mentor and Bet Boost, delivering a competitive advantage to its partners. This agreement reinforces Broadway Platform’s well-respected position as a flexible, adaptable partner that consistently meets the evolving expectations of operators across the world. Giorgi Samkharadze, Director at Broadway Platform, said: “Integrating Altenar’s sportsbook marks a major milestone for Broadway Platform. Their proven expertise and cutting-edge technology will enable us to bring an enhanced betting experience to our clients and futureproof their brands.” Vagelis Bairlis, Head of Sales Operations at Altenar, said: “Partnering with Broadway Platform is an exciting development for Altenar. Spribe is a major force in the industry, and supporting the expansion of their ecosystem aligns with our mission to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions to forward-thinking platforms. “We have invested heavily across our entire product portfolio, and our fully managed sportsbook will offer a powerful entry point into the sports betting market.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Parag Agrawal 的 AI 新創公司希望當 AI 代理使用出版商作品時,能為其付費

(SeaPRwire) -   Parag Agrawal 的最新專案正試圖解決 AI 領域中最棘手的問題之一:在 AI 代理而非人類瀏覽網路的世界上,該如何補償內容創作者。  這位前 Twitter 執行長的公司 Parallel Web Systems 正推出 Index,這是一個平台,讓出版商、數據提供商和獨立創作者能夠了解 AI 代理如何使用其內容,並獲得一種新的補償方式。發布合作夥伴包括出版商和分銷商,如 The Atlantic 和 PR Newswire;商業和數據情報提供商,包括 PitchBook、Enigma、RocketReach 和 ZoomInfo;以及獨立創作者,包括 Alex Heath 的 Sources、Packy McCormick 的 Not Boring 和 Mario Gabriele 的 The Generalist 「該公司的核心論點是,代理對網路的使用將遠超過人類,因此,網路的一切都將改變,包括技術和商業模式,」Agrawal 告訴 。 與人類讀者四處點擊不同,AI 代理可以同時從數十個或數百個來源提取資訊,為用戶完成各種任務。Parallel 已經向 AI 公司和開發人員出售網路存取基礎設施,客戶包括 Harvey、Notion 和 Opendoor。 Index 旨在幫助內容所有者了解 AI 代理如何使用其作品。該平台圍繞一個名為 Shapley value 的概念構建,這是一個博弈論概念,用於估計每個參與者對集體結果的貢獻程度。在 Parallel 的版本中,Index 不僅僅是為內容存取或引用付費,而是試圖估計特定來源對 AI 代理已完成任務的貢獻程度,以及 AI 代理整體工作的價值。理論上,更獨特或用於更有價值工作的來源應該獲得更多的補償。 Parallel 打算使用該價值估計模型向參與的出版商付款。該系統將首先適用於使用 Parallel 自有工具的 AI 代理,儘管該公司表示希望 Index 最終也能與在 Parallel 之外構建的代理一起運作。Agrawal 表示,AI 公司有參與的動力,因為它們的代理需要存取高品質內容,特別是隨著更多出版商設置障礙以阻止 AI 爬蟲和代理進入。 「AI 代理正成為存取資訊的下一個主要介面,但網路的經濟學尚未跟上這一現實,」The Atlantic 執行長 Nicholas Thompson 在一份準備好的聲明中說。「Parallel 正透過創建一個動態且可擴展的模型來識別和補償出版商,從而解決這個問題。」 ( 是 Parallel 的 Index 平台的成員。作為該計畫的一部分,當 AI 代理使用其內容時,該新創公司會與出版物分享收入。) 這與目前主導 AI 公司與出版商關係的固定費用授權交易不同。例如,OpenAI 已與包括 Associated Press、Axel Springer 和 News Corp 在內的出版商簽署了授權協議。 Agrawal 表示,這些固定價格交易將無法適用於 AI 代理時代,並有將較小的出版商和 AI 新創公司排除在市場之外的風險。 「如果只有少數幾家大公司能夠存取優質內容而其他人都不能,那麼其他人如何競爭?」他說。 代理經濟  此次發布正值 AI 公司與內容所有者之間緊張關係持續數年之際。 New York Times 於 2023 年起訴 OpenAI 和 Microsoft,指控數百萬篇 Times 文章在未經許可的情況下被用於訓練 AI 系統。Dow Jones 和 New York Post 也起訴了 AI 新創公司 Perplexity,指控該公司非法使用其版權材料。作者們也就大型模型訓練數據中使用的書籍向 AI 公司提出挑戰。去年,Anthropic 同意就作者提起的版權訴訟達成重大和解。 Parallel 並非唯一一家試圖為 AI 存取網路創建新經濟模型的公司。去年,Cloudflare 在私人測試版中推出了 Pay Per Crawl,這是一項讓出版商可以對其網域上的 AI 爬蟲收取固定每次請求費用的產品。 Index 和 Cloudflare 的產品都試圖超越封鎖 AI 爬蟲或允許免費存取的二元選擇。主要區別在於,Cloudflare 的模型基於爬蟲存取,而 Parallel 的 Index 試圖將補償與代理工作的價值及來源對其的貢獻聯繫起來。 Index 的模型取決於估計哪些來源對 AI 輸出最重要的困難任務。出版商已經對 AI 影響流量等傳統收入流持謹慎態度,可能也會擔心過度依賴另一個仲介。 Agrawal 表示,這種不確定性是從透明度開始的部分原因。Index 將允許網站所有者輸入其網域並查看 Parallel 的代理如何使用其內容。隨著時間的推移,該公司希望更多合作夥伴加入並對該模型提供反饋。 Parallel 成立於約兩年半前,於 4 月以 20 億美元的估值籌集了 1 億美元的 B 輪融資,這是在 5 個月前以 7.4 億美元估值籌集 1 億美元 A 輪融資之後的事。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。

Milestone underscores platform integrity, KYC and reporting capabilities ahead of Ontario launch

  (AsiaGameHub) -   Technology-driven platform provider The Mill Adventure has secured the internationally recognized GLI-19 certification, representing a pivotal advancement in the company’s strategy for North American expansion prior to its impending entry into Ontario’s regulated market. This certification strengthens The Mill Adventure’s standing as a platform partner equipped to assist operators throughout North America’s regulated landscapes, where technical adherence, comprehensive reporting, and secure player oversight are vital operational demands. GLI-19 establishes the technical benchmark for interactive gaming systems, addressing core platform operations, reporting protocols, KYC standards, and geolocation mandates. This achievement coincides with The Mill Adventure’s preparations to debut its first client in Ontario, considered one of North America’s most rigorous regulated online gaming sectors. By drawing on its expertise across various European regulated territories, the company provides operators with a validated model for navigating regulated market growth throughout North America. This recent accomplishment follows a sustained phase of development for The Mill Adventure, featuring the rollout of Dutch operator Winz.nl, and the broadening of its player engagement services through enhanced integration with Optimove’s CRM suite.   Bjørnar Heggernes, Chief Commercial Officer at The Mill Adventure, stated: “Securing GLI-19 certification validates that our platform and compliance infrastructure are engineered to manage the complexities regulated operators encounter in regions like Ontario, without sacrificing performance or scalability. “Our objective extends beyond simply entering North America; we aim to establish ourselves as an enduring technical partner for operators seeking to scale effectively across regulated jurisdictions.” For additional details regarding The Mill Adventure, please visit themill.io. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

CN_【Press Release】China XLX Announces 2026 Q1 Results

EQS 新聞 / 2026-05-17 / 14:04 UTC+8 新聞稿 (請即時發送) 中國心連心2026年度首季淨利潤同比大增68.7% 優化產品結構,加快營銷模式創新轉型,實現核心產品量價齊升 2026年度第一季業績重點: 集團實現收入約人民幣68.22億元,同比增長16.7%。 淨利潤同比大幅增長68.7%至約4.21億元,歸屬於母公司擁有人淨利潤同比增加51.7%至約人民幣3億元。 新增產能有序釋放,規模效應逐漸凸顯,整體毛利同比大幅攀升53.2%至約人民幣12.79億元。 精準把控投資節奏,長短期借款比例維持於8:2的合理水平,其中短期貸款同比下降9%。 (2026年5月17日,香港)中國心連心化肥有限公司(「中國心連心」或「本公司」,連同其附屬公司合稱「本集團」)(股份代號:01866.HK)宣佈,截至2026年3月31日止季度,集團實現收入約68.22億元(人民幣,下同),同比增長16.7%;淨利潤同比大幅增長68.7%至約4.21億元,歸屬於母公司擁有人淨利潤約3億元,同比增加51.7%。 回顧期內,在農需釋放及原料成本支撐的作用下,化肥行業整體經營環境穩中向好。本集團緊抓行業發展機遇,一方面持續加大差異化高效肥研發、優化產品結構,高附加值產品產銷佔比的提升,帶動產品均價穩步上漲;另一方面加快營銷模式創新轉型,持續拓寬國內外銷售渠道,緊抓國際市場出口機遇,進一步擴大化工品出口規模,實現核心產品量價齊升。 隨著九江二期項目順利投運,新增產能有序釋放,規模效應逐漸凸顯,單位生產成本進一步降低,拉動整體毛利同比大幅攀升53.2%至約12.79億元,為本集團業績增長提供堅實支撐。 今年首季度,尿素銷售收入約19.61億元,同比增加27.6%。隨著九江二期項目的順利投運,期內尿素產量同比大幅增長,助力銷量同比提升21.4%。由於下游客戶提前備貨,帶動庫存同比降低19%,支撐尿素價格上行,加上本集團持續優化產品結構,進一步提升毛利率較高的高效尿素銷售佔比,期內尿素平均售價同比上升5.2%。另外,九江二期項目的投產攤薄噸固定成本,加上原料成本節降約9%,期內尿素毛利率同比上升10個百分點至27%。 回顧期內,複合肥銷售收入約16.93億元,同比增加8.7%。隨著營銷轉型戰略落地,本集團的銷網絡已遍佈全國31個省級行政區,新增總經銷約7,000家,銷售網絡覆蓋率達91%,加上存量總經銷業務穩健增長,期內複合肥銷量同比增加8.2%。由於普通肥銷量佔比季節性偏高,且市場供應基本平衡,期內複合肥均價保持平穩,但受鉀肥、磷肥供應偏緊影響,帶動原料價格上漲,導致複合肥平均毛利率同比微降1.9個百分點至12%。 在項目投入高峰期,本集團將精準把控投資節奏,統籌平衡資本開支與財務風險的匹配,確保自身現金流穩健。本集團整體槓桿水平可控,負債結構合理,各項核心財務指標穩健向好。截至回顧期末,本集團的資產負債率較期初小幅上升1.9個百分點至67.9%,長短期債務比例維持於8:2水平,其中短期貸款同比下降9%,有效提升營運資金約14億元,新增貸款平均利率控制在2.86%以內,同比下降 0.18個百分點。 在項目建設方面,新鄉基地的化工新材料項目已進入試生產階段,各項指標運行良好,70萬噸尿素產能預期於今年第二季投產。准東項目(一期)各項施工進度有序推進,預計今年底前完成投產。廣西大項目(一期)計劃明年第三季投產,該項目將填補兩廣地區新型氮肥產能空缺,並依託平陸運河,提高運輸時效降低成本,有效推進東南亞市場佈局。 展望第二季,中國心連心董事長劉興旭先生表示:國內尿素價格在農業用肥旺季的支撐下,整體將保持堅挺平穩運行,但受供應寬鬆等因素影響,價格上行空間相對有限。春耕結束後,若出口政策調整放寬,或將帶動尿素價格階段性波動。同時,受地緣衝突影響,煤頭企業的成本優勢進一步凸顯,行業競爭格局將不斷優化。面對複雜的行業環境,本集團將通過技術創新、產品迭代、營銷轉型,推進數智化轉型與綠色低碳高質量發展,全面夯實核心競爭力。   ~ 完 ~   關於中國心連心化肥有限公司 中國心連心化肥有限公司為中國最具規模優勢和成本效益的煤基尿素生產商之一,主要從事尿素、複合肥、甲醇、二甲醚、三聚氰胺、糠醇、糠醛、2-甲基呋喃和醫藥中間體等相關差異化產品的研發、生產與銷售。集團堅持「總成本領先、差異化競爭」的發展策略,做大做強化肥主業,依託新鄉、新疆、江西等地區資源,向上游新能源、新材料等產品鏈延伸,向煤化工相關多元化方向發展。中國心連心股份在香港交易所主板上市,股份編號:01866.HK。   投資者及媒體查詢 中國心連心化肥有限公司 桂琳 電話:86-135 6942 3415 電郵:lin.gui@chinaxlx.com.hk 中國公關顧問有限公司 蕭偉成 / 郭麗君 電話:852-2522 1368 / 852-2522 1838 電郵:dshiu@prchina.com.hk lguo@prchina.com.hk   2026-05-17 此財經新聞稿由EQS Group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  

EN_【Press Release】China XLX Announces 2026 Q1 Results

EQS Newswire / 17/05/2026 / 14:04 UTC+8 Press Release (For immediate release)   China XLX’s Net Profit Surged by 68.7% YoY in Q1 2026   Simultaneous growth in sales volume and selling price of core products driven by optimised product mix and accelerated transformation and innovation of marketing model   Q1 2026 Results Highlights:  Revenue grew by 16.7% YoY to approximately RMB 6.82 billion. Net profit surged by 68.7% YoY to approximately RMB 421 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent company climbed by 51.7% YoY to approximately RMB 300 million, The economies of scale became increasingly evident as new capacity came on stream in an orderly manner. Overall gross profit grew by 53.2% YoY to approximately RMB 1.28 billion. Investment pace was precisely managed, with the ratio of long-term to short-term debt staying at 8:2 and short-term loans decreasing by 9% YoY.   (17 May 2026, Hong Kong) China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. (“China XLX” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries collectively referred to as the “Group”) (stock code: 01866.HK) announced that the Group’s revenue for the quarter ended 31 March 2026 grew by 16.7% year-on-year to approximately RMB 6.82 billion. Net profit for the period surged by 68.7% year-on-year to approximately RMB 421 million and net profit attributable to owners of the parent company climbed by 51.7% year-on-year to approximately RMB 300 million.   During the period under review, the overall operating environment of the fertiliser industry steadily improved amid strong agricultural demand and favorable raw material costs. The Group capitalised on the opportunities emerging in the market to ramp up R&D of differentiated high-efficiency fertilisers, optimise the product mix and increase the proportion of high value-added products in overall production and sales, leading to steady growth in average selling prices of products. Meanwhile, it accelerated the transformation and innovation of marketing model, made continuing efforts to expand both of domestic and international sales channels, and seized global trade opportunities to boost the export of chemical products. As a result, the sales volumes of core products grew in tandem with selling prices.   With the successful commissioning of the Jiujiang Phase II Project, the Group’s new capacity came on stream in an orderly manner. As the economies of scale became increasingly evident, unit production costs further reduced and resulted in 53.2% year-on-year growth in overall gross profit to approximately RMB 1.28 billion. These achievements laid a solid foundation for the improvement in the Group’s financial results.   In the first quarter of this year, revenue from urea sales increased by 27.6% year-on-year to approximately RMB 1.96 billion. The commencement of operation of the Jiujiang Phase II Project drove the robust growth in urea output from the previous year with the urea sales volume increased by 21.4% year-on-year for the period. As downstream customers stocked up in advance, the inventories reduced by 19% year-on-year, hence lending strong support to urea price hikes. At the same time, the Group further optimised the product mix and increased the sales proportion of high-efficiency urea with higher margins. As a result, the average selling price of urea increased by 5.2% year-on-year. Moreover, the commissioning of the Jiujiang Phase II Project lowered the fixed cost per tonne coupled with roughly 9% reduction in feedstock costs, the gross profit margin of urea for the period climbed by 10 percentage points year-on-year to 27%.   During the review period, revenue from compound fertiliser sales amounted to approximately RMB 1.69 billion, up by 8.7% year-on-year. With the successful implementation of marketing transformation strategy, the Group’s marketing network for compound fertilisers expanded to all 31 provincial-level administrative regions across China. While approximately 7,000 new exclusive distributors were added, the coverage rate of the Group’s sales network reached 91%. In addition, existing distributors delivered steady business growth. As a result, the sales volume of compound fertilisers for the period saw 8.2% year-on-year growth. Because the proportion of ordinary fertiliser sales was seasonally higher in the first quarter and the market supply was largely balanced, the average selling price of compound fertilisers for the period remained stable. Nevertheless, as the tight supply of potash and phosphate fertilisers drove up the feedstock costs, the gross profit margin of compound fertilisers slightly retreated by 1.9 percentage points year-on-year to 12%.   During the peak period of project investment, the Group will precisely control the investment pace and balance capital expenditures with financial risks to ensure stable cash flow. Its overall leverage remains controllable with a well-structured debt profile. All key financial indicators remain strong and keep on improving. As of the end of the period under review, the Group’s debt-to-asset ratio was 67.9%, slightly up by 1.9 percentage points from the beginning of the period. The ratio of long-term to short-term debt stayed at 8:2 and short-term loans decreased by 9% year-on-year, hence freeing up approximately RMB 1.4 billion in working capital. The average interest rate on new loans for the period decreased by 0.18 percentage points from the previous year and was maintained within 2.86%.   As for the project development, the new chemical material project at the Xinjiang Production Base commenced the trial run with all indicators performing well. The urea production facility with annual capacity of 700,000 tonnes is scheduled to put into operation in the second quarter of this year. The development of the Zhundong Project (Phase I) is progressing as planned and it is slated to commence operation by the end of this year. The Guangxi Project (Phase I) is expected to put into production in the third quarter of next year. This project is aimed at addressing the capacity shortage of new nitrogenous fertilisers in Guangdong and Guangxi. With an easy access to the Pinglu Canal, it will enhance the transport efficiency at lower costs and will enable the Group to effectively expand into the Southeast Asia market.   Looking ahead into the second quarter, Mr. Liu Xingxu, Chairman of China XLX, said: Underpinned by the peak planting season, domestic urea prices are expected to remain firm and stable in general. However, due to ample supply and other factors, there is limited room for further price increases. If the export controls are relaxed after the spring planting season, urea prices may see periodic price fluctuations. Meanwhile, coal-based producers are poised to benefit from geopolitical conflicts and the competitive landscape in the industry will continue to improve. Facing a complex market environment, the Group will reinforce its competitive edges through technological innovation, production iteration, marketing model transformation, the promotion of digital intelligence transformation and green low-carbon high-quality development.   ~ END ~     About China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. is one of the largest and most cost-efficient coal-based urea producers in China. It is principally engaged in developing, manufacturing and selling of urea, compound fertiliser, methanol, dimethyl ether, melamine, furfuryl alcohol, furfural, 2-methylfuran, pharmaceutical intermediates and related differentiated products. The Group adheres to the development strategy of “maintaining overall cost leadership and creating competitive differentiation" while strengthening the core fertiliser operations. With support of the resources in Xinxiang, Xinjiang and Jiangxi, it extends the value chain to upstream new energy and new materials and diversifies into coal chemical related products. The Company’s shares (stock code: 01866.HK) are traded on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.   Investor and Media Enquiries China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. Gui Lin Tel: 86-135-6942-3415 Email: gui.lin@chinaxlx.com.hk PRChina Limited David Shiu / Liky Guo Tel: 852-2522 1368 / 852-2522 1838 Email: dshiu@prchina.com.hk lguo@prchina.com.hk   17/05/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Media archive at www.todayir.com

SHK Capital Partners 與 Pinegrove Credit Partners 達成戰略合作 拓展亞洲投資者投資創投債務的渠道

EQS 新聞 / 2026-05-18 / 12:58 UTC+8 SHK Capital Partners(「SHKCP」)與 Pinegrove Credit Partners今日宣佈達成戰略合作夥伴關係,以拓展亞洲投資者參與創投債務(Venture Debt)的投資渠道,並為投資者提供涉足高增長科技及創新驅動型行業的投資機會。 此次合作結合 Pinegrove Venture Partner (「Pinegrove」) 在創新經濟領域的深厚專業知識,以及 SHKCP 在亞洲廣泛的網絡資源及其於另類投資方案方面的卓越往績。創投債務已成為成長階段的科技、生命科學及醫療保健企業擴展業務的重要融資方案,既能助力企業擴充規模,亦保障創始團隊的股權及維持資產負債表的靈活性。是次合作的重點在於為亞洲機構及私人投資者提供與該新興資產類別投資理念相契合的解決方案,並支持創新經濟中高增長企業的創投債務融資需求。 SHKCP為新鴻基公司旗下另類投資方案業務分支。新鴻基公司(香港上市股份代號: 86)是香港領先且卓越、並以自有資本驅動的的另類投資平台,在另類投資和資產管理領域的專業實力廣受認可。Pinegrove Credit Partners 為 Pinegrove旗下的創投債務及私募信貸業務分支,Pinegrove獲得Brookfield 及 HRTG Partners支持,淡馬錫亦為其基石投資者之一。 Pinegrove 與第一公民銀行(First Citizens Bank & Trust)旗下矽谷銀行(Silicon Valley Bank,SVB)維持長期戰略合作關係,大幅強化其於創投生態圈發掘優質貸款項目、信貸審批並投放貸款的能力。自2012年以來,Pinegrove 旗下基金已累計投放逾45億美元,為超過450家成長期企業提供約580筆貸款。 新鴻基公司副行政總裁 Tony Edwards 表示: 「創投債務是一個發展日趨成熟的資產類別,具備吸引的經風險調整回報潛力。與 Pinegrove 這一頂尖平台合作,將進一步增強SHKCP 作為亞洲優質資本與全球創新主導企業之間橋樑的能力。作為 Pinegrove Credit Partners 的戰略合作夥伴及投資者,我們致力持續為客戶及合作夥伴拓展更多優質另類投資方案,同時支持新一輪全球創新發展。」 Pinegrove Credit Partners 管理合夥人兼負責人 Jim Ellison 表示: 「我們的平台建立在與創投生態系統內的深厚人脈與網絡資源之上,這使我們能夠實現差異化的項目發掘和嚴謹的資本投放。與 SHKCP 的合作,讓我們能依託一個投資理念一致且業務基礎紮實的另類投資平台,深入拓展亞洲市場。我們期待雙方攜手,為成長階段企業提供靈活的融資解決方案,同時為亞洲投資者創造穩健且具吸引力的經風險調整回報。」 – 完 – 關於Pinegrove Credit Partners Pinegrove Credit Partners 是 Pinegrove Venture Partners (「Pinegrove」) 旗下的創投債務與私募信貸業務分支。 Pinegrove 獲得 Brookfield 及 HRTG Partners 支持,管理資產規模超過 120 億美元,是橫跨創新經濟領域的多元化創投投資平台,旗下業務包括:創投債務(Pinegrove Credit Partners)、基金初級與共同投資(Pinegrove Strategic Partners),以及創業二級市場(Pinegrove Opportunity Partners)。 如欲進一步了解 Pinegrove Credit Partners,請發送電郵至 info@pinegrove.vc。 關於新鴻基有限公司及Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners Limited「SHKCP」 Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners Limited「SHKCP」成立於2020 年,是新鴻基公司旗下受香港證監會監管的附屬公司,持有第1、4 和9 類牌照。 新鴻基有限公司(「新鴻基公司」,香港上市股份代號: 86)是一家總部位於香港、以自有資本驅動的另類投資平台。自1969年成立以來,新鴻基公司憑藉深厚的財富管理根基,透過以有限合夥人及普通合夥人身份,投資於多個另類資產類別,包括對沖基金、私募股權、私募信貸及各類實物資產等,打造出獨特的投資實力,並持續締造穩健的長期經風險調整回報。截至2025年12月31日,新鴻基公司持有總資產約387億港元,總資產管理規模*達246億港元(約32億美元),過去三年年均增長率達81%。   如欲了解更多關於SHKCP的資訊,請瀏覽 www.shkcapital.com或關注公司領英。 如欲了解更多關於新鴻基公司的資訊,請瀏覽 www.shkco.com或關注公司領英。 *「總資產管理規模」指由SHKCP所管理、諮詢、分銷或以其他方式提供服務的資產總值,亦包括由種子合作夥伴及新鴻基公司擁有股權的管理人之資產。詳情請參閱新鴻基公司網站及我們的年報。此計算方法與監管申報之資產管理規模有所不同。 請注意,本新聞稿包含前瞻性陳述。該等陳述可能包括有關 SHKCP 及新鴻基公司的說明性預測、預估或期望,惟任何所作出的預測或預估概不保證將會實現。   媒體查詢,請聯絡: 匯思訊 電郵:shk@christensencomms.com

SHK Capital Partners and Pinegrove Credit Partners Enter Strategic Partnership to Expand Asia Investor Access to Venture Debt

EQS Newswire / 18/05/2026 / 12:58 UTC+8 SHK Capital Partners (“SHKCP”) and Pinegrove Credit Partners today announced a strategic partnership to broaden Asian investor access to venture debt investment solutions. The collaboration aims to offer investors with exposure to high-growth technology and innovation-driven sectors.   The partnership brings together Pinegrove Venture Partner’s (“Pinegrove”) deep expertise in the innovation economy and SHKCP’s extensive Asian network and proven track record in alternative investment solutions. Venture debt has emerged as an increasingly important financing solution for growth-stage technology, life sciences and healthcare companies to scale while preserving ownership and balance sheet flexibility. The collaboration focuses on providing Asian institutional and private investors with an aligned approach to this evolving asset class, while supporting the venture debt financing for high-growth companies in the innovation economy.   Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners is the alternative solutions arm of Sun Hung Kai & Co., a leading, preeminent Hong Kong-based (SEHK: 86), principal-led alternative investment platform recognized for its expertise in alternative investments and asset management. Pinegrove Credit Partners, the venture debt and private credit arm of Pinegrove, is backed by Brookfield and HRTG Partners, with Temasek serving among its anchor investors.   Pinegrove maintains a long-standing strategic relationship with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank & Trust, which enhances its ability to originate and underwrite high-quality loans within the venture ecosystem. Since 2012, Pinegrove’s funds have deployed over $4.5 billion across 580 loans to more than 450 growth-stage companies.   Tony Edwards, Deputy CEO of SHK & Co.: "Venture debt is a rapidly maturing asset class with compelling risk-adjusted return potential. Partnering with a premier platform like Pinegrove strengthens SHKCP’s ability to serve as a well-aligned conduit between sophisticated Asian capital and the world’s most innovation-led businesses. As a strategic partner and investor in Pinegrove Credit Partners, we are committed to expanding the breadth of high-quality investment solutions to our clients and partners while supporting the next wave of global innovation."   Jim Ellison, Managing Partner and Head of Pinegrove Credit Partners: "Our platform is built on deep connectivity across the innovation ecosystem, enabling differentiated origination and disciplined underwriting.  Partnership with SHKCP extends our reach into Asia through an established alternative investment platform with an aligned investment approach. We look forward to working together to provide flexible financing solutions to growth-stage companies while delivering attractive, risk-adjusted outcomes for investors in the region."   – End –     About Pinegrove Credit Partners   Pinegrove Credit Partners is the venture debt and private credit business of Pinegrove Venture Partners (“Pinegrove”). Backed by Brookfield and HRTG Partners, and with over $12 billion of assets under management, Pinegrove operates as a diversified venture investment platform operating across the innovation economy, that includes: venture debt (Pinegrove Credit Partners), fund primaries and co-investments (Pinegrove Strategic Partners), and venture secondaries (Pinegrove Opportunity Partners). For more information on Pinegrove Credit Partners, please email info@pinegrove.vc.     About Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners and Sun Hung Kai & Co.   Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners Limited (“SHKCP”) is a Hong Kong SFC regulated subsidiary of Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited ("SHK & Co.", SEHK: 86), with Type 1, 4 and 9 licenses.   Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited is a principal-led alternative investment platform based in Hong Kong. Since 1969, with its roots in wealth management, SHK & Co. has built a unique investment capability by investing across a wide range of alternative asset classes, both as a limited partner and investing in general partnerships, within hedge funds, private equity, private credit, and various real assets, consistently generating solid long-term risk-adjusted returns. As at 31 December 2025, SHK & Co. held approximately HK$38.7 billion in total assets, with total assets under management (Total AUM*) of HK$24.6 billion (~US$3.2 billion), reflecting 81% per annum growth over the past three years.   For more information about SHKCP, please visit: www.shkcapital.com / follow us on LinkedIn. For more information about SHK & Co., please visit: www.shkco.com / follow us on LinkedIn.   * “Total AUM” refers to the total value of assets managed, advised, distributed or otherwise serviced by SHKCP, and also includes assets managed by seeding partners and external managers in which SHK & Co. has equity stakes.  For details, please refer to the SHK & Co. website and our annual report.  This AUM methodology differs from that of the AUM in SHKCP’s regulatory filings.   Please note that this press release contains forward-looking statements.  Such statements may include illustrative projections, forecasts, or expectations regarding SHKCP and SHK & Co., and there is no guarantee that any projections or forecasts made will come to pass.   For media enquiries, please contact: Christensen Advisory Email: shk@christensencomms.com

Infingame Enhances Campaign Management for Operators with Fully Customizable Engagement Tools

(AsiaGameHub) -   Infingame, a leading gaming aggregator, is enabling iGaming operators to adopt a more controlled and flexible strategy for promotional campaigns through its Challenges and Tournaments tools, designed to support fully customizable campaign planning, implementation, and optimization. As operators increasingly move away from rigid promotional formats, the capability to configure campaigns around specific business objectives and modify them in real time has become a crucial differentiator. Infingame’s engagement tools are designed to provide operators with this level of control throughout the entire campaign lifecycle. Both Challenges and Tournaments allow operators to set up campaigns with a high degree of accuracy, adjusting mechanics to align with different engagement approaches. In Tournaments, operators can select from various mechanics, including multiplier races, win races, bet races, highest win, and highest multiplier formats. This enables tailoring campaigns to different player behaviors and monetization targets. Challenges, in turn, offer mission-based engagement using mechanics such as spins and winning spins, where players accumulate points based on activity. These formats are particularly fitting for retention and progression-focused campaigns. Across both tools, operators can configure: participation rules and minimum bet conditions eligible games (from 16,000+ titles across 150+ providers) campaign duration and timing reward structures, including cash, free spins, and non-monetary prizes This level of flexibility allows campaigns to be constructed around specific segments, markets, or player behaviors, rather than relying on one-size-fits-all mechanics. A core feature of Infingame’s tools is the ability to monitor and manage campaigns while they are live. Operators have access to real-time performance data, including player participation and progression, supported by in-game elements such as progress bars, leaderboards, and campaign dashboards. This visibility enables teams to quickly identify trends and make adjustments without halting the campaign. The tools also include configurable engagement features that help operators shape player behavior during campaigns. For example, the Happy Hours functionality in tournaments allows operators to apply score multipliers during specific time windows, encouraging activity during peak or strategic periods. Visual elements such as customizable banners and branded pop-ups further support campaign differentiation, allowing operators to maintain a consistent brand experience throughout the player journey. Campaign execution is supported by automation features that reduce manual workload and improve operational efficiency. For instance, tournament payouts can be processed automatically or with a single action, eliminating the need for manual prize distribution. Operators can also control how different types of bets are treated within campaign logic, ensuring full alignment with promotional rules. With all campaign data consolidated within the platform, operators can evaluate performance across different formats and iterate quickly. Jana Filagina, Head of Commercial at Infingame, comments: “Operators today want more than ready-made promotions. They want full control over how campaigns are built and how they perform. With Challenges and Tournaments, they can configure every element, monitor results in real time, and adjust campaigns instantly. This level of flexibility allows teams to respond faster to player behavior and continuously improve outcomes.” The ability to compare campaigns, analyze engagement patterns, and adjust mechanics in real time supports a continuous optimization cycle, turning campaigns into an ongoing process rather than a one-off activity. About Infingame   Infingame is a leading game aggregator built to help operators move faster and scale smarter. Through a single API integration, the platform gives access to a portfolio of over 16,000 games from more than 150 providers, allowing partners to launch quickly without dealing with multiple integrations. Delivered via a single API, Infingame offers unparalleled technical excellence, the industry’s fastest spin times, exclusive tournaments and strategic partnerships with top-tier operators in North America, LatAm and beyond. Spanning a portfolio of slots, crash games, sweepstakes and live casino, book a demo via the LinkedIn page, website or at sales@infingame.com. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Carbonverse Pioneers a New Ecosystem of “Carbon Assets + Digital Wallet + Use-to-Earn”

- Carbonverse Partners with Joint Venture to Build a Closed-Loop Green Value System for the Consumer Market HONG KONG, May 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Recently, Carbonverse Limited and Wanel Capital Limited officially signed a cooperation agreement to establish a joint venture. Centered on three core pillars—carbon assets, digital wallets, and the "use-to-earn" (utility mining) model—the joint venture will integrate technical strengths with real-world scenarios. This initiative aims to drive carbon assets out of the industrial sector and directly into the consumer market, building a future-ready green value ecosystem. Carbonverse possesses mature practices and full-stack capabilities in carbon asset management, green finance scenario implementation, and carbon credit trading. Leveraging this partnership, the platform will further strengthen its digital wallet underlying technology, security systems, and development capabilities, creating an innovative infrastructure that deeply integrates "carbon assets + digital wallets + use-to-earn." Mr. Liang Liang, Chairman of Carbonverse, stated that this collaboration marks a critical milestone in executing the company's core strategy, following the successful completion of Carbonverse's underlying carbon asset layout and strategic tool systems. With carbon assets acting as the core vehicle, the top-level design will systematically dismantle three traditional barriers: - Breaking Scenario Barriers: Moving carbon assets beyond the traditional To-B (Business) and To-G (Government) sectors, allowing them to penetrate the mass consumer (To-C) market. Through the "use-to-earn" model, Carbonverse will cover everyday scenarios such as EV charging, commuting, smart homes, and health appliances, completing a pivotal leap for the carbon economy from industrial markets to consumer markets. - Breaking User Barriers: Building a unified entry point and asset closed-loop via a green digital wallet. This will enable the monetization of user attention and behavioral value, fostering deep integration and seamless value interoperability between the online digital ecosystem and offline private domain users. - Breaking Technology & Ecosystem Barriers: Seizing the historic opportunity where AI reshapes the global industrial landscape to construct a future-proof, three-in-one core competitiveness powered by carbon computing power, attention data, and intelligent operations. Under this strategic framework, the joint venture will leverage the large-scale circulation of carbon assets across online consumer platforms to establish highly efficient pricing and liquidity capabilities. Simultaneously, through innovative operational models—such as use-to-earn mechanisms, carbon blind boxes, and IP co-branded ecosystems—the platform will cultivate high-value, high-stickiness, and high-LTV (lifetime value) user assets. This will establish a virtuous cycle driven by data monetization, attention monetization, time monetization, and community value feedback. Looking ahead, Carbonverse will continue to deepen its strategic tools and ecosystem deployment. By deeply integrating artificial intelligence, Carbonverse aims to make AI a vital engine driving the convergence and innovation of the carbon ecosystem, digital assets, private domain value, and green finance, ultimately expanding its strategic runway for the future. About Carbonverse Carbonverse Limited, a subsidiary of C Dimension, is an innovative platform specializing in carbon asset digitalization and green initiatives. The company is dedicated to driving the transformation of carbon assets from mere compliance tools into premium financial assets, building a next-generation green consumer carbon ecosystem powered by use-to-earn mechanisms, generalized carbon inclusion, and attention monetization.

Golden Whale collaborates with Discerning Capital & PVX to implement AI-driven optimization in the “Scale in a Box” strategy

  (AsiaGameHub) -   Golden Whale—an iGaming industry provider of machine learning-powered optimization and decision intelligence—has entered a partnership with the House Advantage Fund (HAF), co-managed by Discerning Capital & PVX, a specialized firm offering non-dilutive user acquisition funding to regulated iGaming and social gaming businesses. This collaboration introduces a fresh scaling approach, merging Golden Whale’s predictive AI and machine learning models with HAF’s funding capabilities to equip operators with both the capital and control needed to grow faster—all without diluting founder ownership. By linking expanded marketing spending to continuously learning optimization tools, operators can unlock greater expansion potential while keeping performance, efficiency, and long-term player value front and center, thereby amplifying growth impacts. This is achieved by directing investments using predictive insights into player value and churn risk, plus leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to maximize customer value. This creates a stronger connection between acquisition and retention, ensuring increased spending is supported by precise decision-making across the entire player lifecycle.   Eberhard Dürrschmid, CEO at Golden Whale, said: “This partnership ushers in a new growth model for iGaming. Operators have traditionally viewed funding and optimization as separate challenges, but combining the two changes the game. By pairing non-dilutive capital with continuously learning decision models, we’re giving operators a way to grow with greater speed, precision, transparency, and far stronger control over the outcomes that matter most.”   Davis Catlin, Managing Partner at Discerning Capital, added: “Our strategy is clear: we provide financing to companies and partner with other groups that bring expertise to our borrower partners. We’ve gotten to know Eberhard and the Golden Whale team well over the past few years and believe they’ll deliver tremendous value to our partner companies. It’s a clear win-win: by helping companies optimize player behavior more efficiently, Golden Whale enables our partners to generate higher marketing returns and grow their businesses even faster. Through partnerships like this, we can seamlessly offer our borrowers ‘Scale in a Box’—complete with capital and best-in-class tech partners.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

‘Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2026’: Hong Kong’s role as a bridge between global and Asian film markets

Goal: to deepen industry exchange and expand co production and investment opportunities Cannes, France, May 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - “Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2026”, jointly organised by the Cultural, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) of the Hong Kong SAR Government, the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC), the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), is held at the Cannes Film Festival from 12 to 23 May. Exhibitions, industry seminars, business matching meetings, project pitching sessions and networking activities are organised to promote cross-regional co-production opportunities while underscoring Hong Kong’s role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange and a regional intellectual property (IP) trading hub. It also showcases the strength and creative diversity of Hong Kong’s film industry to the global screen community. “Hong Kong Night” enhances international industry exchange As a highlight of “Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2026”, “Hong Kong Night” was held on 16 May at Majestic Beach in Cannes, bringing together around 600 international film professionals, including producers, distributors, investors and film promotion organisations. The event connected these global industry players with Hong Kong exhibitors, emerging producers, and Hong Kong actors Carlos Chan and Natalie Hsu, as well as winning teams of the FDC’s Content Development Scheme for Streaming Platforms, creating valuable opportunities for international exchange and discussions on collaboration. The Hong Kong Pavilion: industry strengths help expand global collaboration The Hong Kong Pavilion is staged at the Marché du Film, featuring a strong line-up of Hong Kong film production and distribution companies, including Edko Films, Emperor Motion Pictures, Entertaining Power, Media Asia Film, and One Cool Film. Other participating Hong Kong film companies include Fortune Star Media, Golden Network Asia, Mandarin Motion Pictures, and Blast Films. Exhibitors feature a range of latest and upcoming productions, including Edko Films’ Cold War 1994; the Chinese film Under Current, the top opening box office title of 2025; Entertaining Power’s The Fruitless Tree; Media Asia Film’s Twilight of the Warriors: The Final Chapter; and One Cool Film’s crime action film The Trier of Fact. These feature film projects have attracted producers, investors and distributors from different countries and regions, facilitating in-depth discussions on Hong Kong cinema’s latest creative trends, production strengths and international co-operation opportunities. Anna Cheung, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “By co-organising ‘Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2026’ once again with the CSTB, FDC and CCIDA during the Cannes Film Festival, the HKTDC  helps the Hong Kong industry follow up on projects discussed at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) held in March, and brings Hong Kong original works to overseas markets. We also support international screen productions in entering the Asian market via Hong Kong, reinforcing the city’s role as a vital bridge connecting Asian and the global markets.” Participating companies said the Hong Kong Pavilion provides a highly effective platform for meetings with international buyers. Many participants received enquiries and collaboration invitations and say that “Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2026” significantly raises the profile of Hong Kong cinema internationally, making it a key gateway for market expansion. Grace Chan, Head of Distribution at Entertaining Power Co. Limited said, "I bring the family-drama-themed title ‘The Fruitless Tree’. It is very important for me to meet every programmer from different film festivals. This is a really good bridge for us to come here and present a movie to everyone in the market especially film festival programmers." Vanessa Lo, Vice President of Sales and Distribution at Media Asia, said: “Media Asia joined the Hong Kong Pavilion at this year’s Cannes market to seek partners for ‘Twilight of the Warriors: The Final Chapter’, and successfully established partnerships with buyers from multiple territories including France, Germany, Singapore and Vietnam, many of whom had previously collaborated on ‘Walled In’.” Mark Shaw, Director of Shaw Organisation, and Hang Trinh, Chief Executive Officer of Skyline Media, said: “The success of the ‘Twilight of the Warriors’ franchise stems from its strong cast, distinctly Hong Kong storytelling, and continued global demand for Hong Kong action cinema.” Exploring Asian film markets and seizing global opportunities A series of industry seminars and exchange activities were also organised during the event. At the seminar titled “Capital Flows & Co-Production Opportunities in Hong Kong, Asia and Beyond”, speakers shared insight into funding trends and co-production opportunities in Hong Kong and Asian film markets. Another seminar, “Hong Kong Power: The ground-breaking AI ecosystem building cinema, technology and research”, featured representatives from Mei Ah Entertainment and The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, who discussed the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in film creation, production workflows and talent development. The session also explored how Hong Kong can foster cross-regional and cross-sector collaborations by integrating industry, academia and research, alongside the rapid advancement of AI technologies. The newly introduced “Spotlight on Hong Kong: Pitching Session” starred five emerging Hong Kong producers and their latest film projects. Award-winning teams of the FDC’s Content Development Scheme for Streaming Platforms also participated, with three winning producers — Kingman Cho, Li Ling Long and Tsang Tsui Shan — sharing updates on their projects. These sessions facilitated in-depth exchanges between the Hong Kong delegation and producers from different countries and regions on creative visions, production experience and collaboration models, with the aim of nurturing the next generation of Hong Kong film talent and enhancing their competitiveness in the international market. “Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2026” also introduced its first-ever business matching meetings, connecting the Hong Kong delegation with overseas producer delegations led by international organisations. Participating international organisations included returning partners from Producers Connect @ FILMART 2026, such as Cinecittà from Italy, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), ICEX Spain Trade and Investment and the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), as well as new partners including Telefilm Canada, CNC (France), Cinema do Brasil, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH from Germany, and Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Fund. These meetings have deepened long-term collaboration between Hong Kong and international institutions, while promoting co-production and partnership opportunities between filmmakers worldwide and Hong Kong. Photo download: https://bit.ly/3Puddnp “Hong Kong Night” brought together around 600 filmmakers, investors, distributors, and industry representatives from around the world, and featured the attendance of actors Carlos Chan (far left) and Natalie Hsu (second left) Under Hong Kong Cinema @ CANNES 2026, a Hong Kong Pavilion was set up, attracting a wide range of Hong Kong film production and distribution companies to showcase their latest and upcoming productions, while exploring collaboration opportunities with the global film and television industry Vanessa Lo, Vice President of Sales and Distribution at Media Asia, and Hang Trinh, Chief Executive Officer of Skyline Media, collaborated once again for the distribution of ‘Twilight of the Warriors: The Final Chapter’ The seminar “Capital Flows & Co-Production Opportunities in Hong Kong, Asia and Beyond” examined capital trends and co-production opportunities in the Hong Kong and Asian film markets    The seminar “Hong Kong Power: The groundbreaking AI Ecosystem building cinema, technology and research” featured representatives from Mei Ah Entertainment and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, who shared insight into the application and future development of artificial intelligence (AI) in film creation, production processes, and talent development The “Spotlight on Hong Kong: Pitching Session” highlighted five featured Hong Kong producers and their latest film projects, and announced the winning teams of the Content Development Scheme for Streaming Platforms previously launched by the Hong Kong Film Development Council Media enquiries HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department: Serena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272  Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The 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.

Costa Rica Emerging as a Leading Hub for Crypto Casinos Globally

(AsiaGameHub) -   Crypto has evolved from a disregarded topic to a mainstream asset class, gaining acceptance across various regions and sectors worldwide. More industries are now readily accepting crypto as a payment method or integrating it into their systems, including iGaming. The sector has seen a rapid surge in “crypto casinos,” driven by players demanding enhanced privacy, quicker processing, and fewer geographic limitations that traditional payment methods cannot overcome. As one of the fastest-expanding iGaming segments, digital assets enable crypto casinos to benefit from reduced transaction fees, accelerated processing, and quicker decision-making by customers free from location constraints. However, their rising popularity does not eliminate the regulatory ambiguity in this landscape. Despite the growth of such platforms, the sector still lacks clear guidelines and instead navigates a fragmented regulatory environment with inconsistent treatment of crypto across different jurisdictions. Entrepreneurs establishing a crypto casino in regions traditionally preferred by conventional gambling operators often discover too late the strict treatment of crypto, including expensive licensing and rigid compliance demands. In some instances, regulators indirectly complicate crypto integration and the future of these platforms as much as possible, forcing companies to navigate unclear and sometimes conflicting requirements from financial and gambling authorities. Consequently, the real challenge in launching a crypto casino lies not in technical setup or player acquisition but in identifying the right location today to operate with legal confidence tomorrow. In response, a new category of next-generation licensing hubs has emerged, offering more flexible structures, lower costs, and a welcoming approach toward crypto-native business models. Among leading options, Costa Rica has gained significant traction and is widely regarded as a top-tier choice for crypto casino registration, according to legal experts. This is especially true for entrepreneurs seeking to avoid excessive administrative hurdles. It is reported that while most jurisdictions require crypto casinos to obtain both gambling and crypto licenses, Costa Rica permits starting with local entity incorporation and a data processing license, with no additional barriers. The country maintains a business-friendly stance on crypto gaming, allowing play-and-earn projects, decentralized games, and smart contract-based solutions to grow confidently within its legal framework. This makes the jurisdiction ideal for startups operating at the intersection of crypto and gaming, integrating crypto payments or other digital asset features into their platforms. While Costa Rica does not maintain a publicly accessible register of licensed operators, it is reasonable to assume it remains one of the most attractive and popular destinations for crypto casino incorporation. What was once a less obvious choice is now viewed as a solution, with some industry experts calling it “most suited for crypto casinos.” The lack of excessive bureaucracy, combined with a pro-crypto stance, has helped Costa Rica develop what can be described as a vibrant crypto-gambling ecosystem. However, this is not the only reason for operators’ interest. Behind Costa Rica’s growing appeal is a simple yet powerful combination of lower costs compared to other alternatives, no taxation on foreign-sourced income, and relatively light oversight of gambling activities. Nevertheless, Costa Rica’s light-touch regime does not eliminate the need for proper registration and ongoing compliance. Given the uncertainties in the sector’s regulatory landscape, entrepreneurs can turn to specialized law firms such as Inteliumlaw, which have developed sector-specific expertise to effectively support Costa Rica gaming license acquisition and bring necessary certainty to crypto-gambling project setup. With proven success in structuring online casino projects that “combine traditional gambling with blockchain technology,” they offer comprehensive support covering company formation, licensing, and continuous compliance for operators to build legally sound structures and achieve long-term success. As digital assets become deeper embedded in online gambling, crypto-friendly gambling models are becoming essential for operators targeting players who rely on digital assets. With this in mind, Costa Rica becomes particularly relevant, offering an attractive option for legally serving this audience, with its prominence as a crypto casino hub expected to remain strong in the coming years. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Kincora Receives Option Payment for Divestment of Mongolian Assets

MELBOURNE, May 19, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Copper-gold explorer and hybrid project generator Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) (Kincora or the Company) is pleased to announce it has executed a Term Sheet and received a non-refundable Option Payment of US$1.5-million from Tumen Ail Coal LLC (TAC) providing it exclusivity to secure 100% of Kincora's wholly owned Mongolian subsidiaries (the "Transaction"). TAC is an arms-length group with assets and operations in Mongolia.The aggregate staged consideration for the Transaction is US$10-million, payable in full to Kincora, free and clear of any taxes, levies, or fees, but excluding certain contractual obligations of Kincora's.All definitive transaction documents shall be executed no later than July 1st, 2026, at which milestone the next staged payment of US$3.5-million is due to Kincora.Upon execution of the definitive agreement, TAC shall deposit the final staged payment of US$5-million into an escrow account for release upon registration of the changes in the shareholders of the Mongolian subsidiaries which is anticipated to occur before year-end.About KincoraKincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) is an emerging Australia-focused gold-copper explorer with a hybrid project generator strategy and currently drilling at two projects (Nevertire South and Condobolin).The Company is successfully proving up the prospectivity of its extensive project portfolio, which includes multiple district-scale landholdings and scalable drill ready targets. These assets are located in Australia's Lachlan Fold Belt and Mongolia's Southern Gobi, two of the globe's leading porphyry belts, and the historical Condobolin mining field within the Cobar basin in NSW.The Company has already unlocked over $100 million of potential partner funding for multiple earlier stage and/or non-core porphyry projects. These initial deals have supported over 20,000 metres of drilling and over A$10m of partner funded exploration since late 2024, with management fees and exploration ramping up.Various partner discussions are ongoing for its remaining 100% owned flagship and advanced exploration stage porphyry projects.By having a significant portfolio of partner funded large porphyry projects, and a very focused capital efficient programs at the Condobolin and other sole funded projects, the Company is seeking to position Kincora as a leading institutional grade explorer in the public Australian and Canadian markets, and the leading project generator on the ASX.The Company's website is: www.kincoracopper.com This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Kincora Copper Limited(ARBN 645 457 763)FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Sam Spring, President and Chief Executive Officersam.spring@kincoracopper.com or +61431 329 345Kaitlin Taylor, Investor Relationsinvestors@kincoracopper.comMedia ContactJulia Maguire, Managing Director, The Capital Networkjulia@thecapitalnetwork.com.au or +61 2 7257 7338Executive officeSubsidiary office Australia 400 - 837 West Hastings StreetC/- JM Corporate ServicesVancouver, BC V6C 3N6, CanadaLevel 6, 350 Collins StreetTel: 1.604.283.1722Melbourne, VIC, Australia 3000 Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information regarding Kincora contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements and "forward looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking information"). Forward-looking information is generally identifiable by the use of words "believes", "may", "plans", "will", "anticipates", "intends", "could", "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "projects", and similar expressions, and the negative of such expressions. Such forward-looking statements or information include but are not limited to statements or information with respect to the Company's executed Term Sheet and proposed transaction with TAC. Forward-looking statements may include estimates, plans, milestones, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not statements of fact. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information and statements. In particular, the Company notes a number of milestones and conditions precedent in the proposed transaction with TAC.Forward-looking information involves numerous risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, among other items: jurisdictional; counterparty; government approval; ESG; market; no material adverse change; and/or, general business conditions. Although Kincora believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, and noting the receipt of a non-refundable US$1.5-million option payment with TAC, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct or the proposed transaction will met the milestones outlined. Kincora cautions that actual performance will be affected by a number of factors, most of which are beyond its control, and that future events and results may vary substantially from what Kincora currently foresees. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include: market prices; approvals; continued availability of capital and financing and general economic; market or business conditions; and investor sentiment. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information and statements. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information and statements may not be appropriate for other purposes.The forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The information contained herein is stated as of the current date and is subject to change after that date. Kincora does not assume the obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) or the Australian Securities Exchange 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/297901 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com