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Bangkok, Thailand--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - April 28, 2025) -  Azurite Medical and Wellness, founded by entrepreneur Trina Eliassen, announces the launch of its innovative medical tourism service that combines affordable cosmetic surgery with exclusive luxury aftercare experiences in Thailand, fundamentally transforming how patients approach overseas surgical procedures.Azurite Medical and Wellness To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10373/249980_b94c71f2c41a5943_001full.jpgThe new venture, led by American-born Eliassen who relocated to Australia in 2005, brings together world-class surgical expertise with comprehensive pre-operative preparation and 5-star recovery accommodations, delivering premium surgical packages at up to 75% less than Western prices."We've created a service that addresses every aspect of the medical tourism journey," explains Trina Eliassen, Founder of Azurite Medical and Wellness. "From nutritional coaching months before surgery to luxury recovery accommodations with 24/7 nursing care, our goal is to eliminate the stress and uncertainty typically associated with overseas procedures."The company has established an exclusive partnership with renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Theerapong, whose expertise in complex reconstructive procedures has attracted patients from across the globe. Azurite's comprehensive packages include private transportation, luxury accommodation, personalized meal plans, and round-the-clock nursing care for 9-28 days depending on procedure complexity.What sets the Azurite approach apart is its focus on bundled surgical packages that deliver more balanced aesthetic results while maximizing value. A comprehensive facelift package including fat transfer, upper and lower blepharoplasty, and an optional surgical lip lift costs approximately AUD 17,500 through Azurite's service, compared to around AUD 75,000 for equivalent procedures in Australia.The announcement comes as global medical tourism continues to grow, with patients increasingly seeking alternatives to high-cost procedures in Western countries. Eliassen plans to expand the Azurite service model to Turkey and Korea in the coming years, leveraging these countries' advanced medical technologies and established beauty industries. The company also has plans to launch a specialized nutrition and supplement line designed specifically for post-surgery healing to reduce scarring and infection risk.About Azurite Medical and Wellness: Azurite Medical and Wellness is pioneering a new approach to medical tourism that combines surgical excellence with luxury recovery experiences. The company provides comprehensive support throughout the entire transformation journey, from pre-operative preparation to post-surgical care.Media Contact:+61 407 330 054info@azurite.com.auazurite.com.au & azuritemedicalandwellness.comTo view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/249980 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Highlights:The 2025 Winter Program concluded with 6,997 metres (m) drilled across 14 holes.Drill hole CS25-028 encountered eight (8) spodumene pegmatite intervals, with the widest interval of 50.9 m of continuous spodumene pegmatite, along with additional noteworthy intercepts of 21.5 m and 19.3 m.Drill hole CS25-036 encountered 13 spodumene pegmatite intervals, with the widest interval of 64.3 m of continuous spodumene pegmatite, along with additional noteworthy intervals of 22.3 m, 18.1 m and 12.7 m. Hole 36 ended in pegmatite at a depth of 308.6 m due to time constraints.Assays are pending on all 14 drill holes completed in the 2025 Winter Program.The northeast-southwest strike of the main zone has increased to 1,500 m (previously 850 m at the end of 2024).Vancouver, BC, Apr 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Q2 Metals Corp. (TSX.V:QTWO)(OTCQB:QUEXF)(FSE:458) ("Q2" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the Winter 2025 expansion drill program ("2025 Winter Program") at the Company's Cisco Lithium Project (the "Project" or the "Cisco Project"), located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec, Canada.The 2025 Winter Program at the Cisco Project concluded with a total of 14 drill holes for 6,997 m of drilling completed. Of the 14 drill holes completed, 10 intercepted spodumene-bearing pegmatite. Assays are pending on all 14 drill holes, and the Company anticipates the first results to be announced in May."We are very encouraged by the results to date, which continue to validate the scale and potential of the Cisco Project," said Q2 Metals President and CEO Alicia Milne. "With only 37 holes drilled for 14,644 metres to date, we've built a strong foundation for continued advancement. Cisco's strategic position in the southernmost part of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region, just 150 kilometres from rail access, gives it a distinct development advantage and further enhances the project's long-term value. We remain well-funded, the project remains open in all directions and at depth, and we are eager to resume drilling in June.""The 2025 Winter Program was highly successful," said Q2 Vice President of Exploration Neil McCallum. "During the program we nearly doubled the strike length of the main mineralized zone from 850 m to 1.5 kilometres and started to drill test other areas of interest that will require further work. On our return to the Project in June, we will continue to systematically define the known mineralized zone, starting with Hole 36 which ended due to the start of the traditional goose hunting season at 308.6 m and in spodumene pegmatite. Additional mapping and sampling of the Cisco Project will also be a priority this summer as we've explored less than 10 percent of our total land package, leaving a significant amount of the prospective 30-kilometre-long greenstone belt still to be tested."Summary of Spodumene-Bearing Pegmatite IntervalsThe pegmatite intervals (greater than 2 m) of drill holes CS-25-028 to 37 are reported below in detail (Table 1 & 2):Table 1. Summary of Spodumene-Pegmatite Intervals at the Main Zone, Cisco ProjectTable 2. Summary of Spodumene-Pegmatite Intervals at the CO2 Outcrop Area, Cisco ProjectThe mineralized intervals in all the holes are not necessarily representative of the true width and the modelled pegmatite zones are being refined with every additional hole.Cautionary Statement: The presence of pegmatites does not confirm the presence of lithium (spodumene or other lithium minerals). Pegmatites are fractionated coarse grained igneous rocks commonly associated with lithium mineralization; however, many pegmatites do not contain mineralization. The presence of any mineralization can only be confirmed with assaying.The geological team has completed the core cutting and logging of holes CS25-028 to CS25-037 and the samples have been dispatched to the SGS Canada preparation laboratory located in Val-d'Or, QC for mineral analysis to confirm the presence of lithium.Discussion of Drilling ResultsThree holes (CS25-029, 031 and 033) targeted the southern extension of the main mineralized zone. With the 200-metre spacing, and only a few holes per section line, wide (>100 metre) pegmatite intervals were not intercepted. It is expected that the wide pegmatite intervals are present, however additional testing work is required. It is noted that the pegmatite intervals are somewhat deeper in the drill holes at the south and further work will be carried out during the summer exploration season to test the potential up-dip location of the pegmatite towards the west. In summary, the main zone remains open to the south.Hole CS25-030 targeted the deeper portions of the northern extent of the main mineralized zone and has demonstrated that the zone is open in that direction.Hole CS25-028 tested the eastern portion of the main mineralized zone and provided additional information in that area. Combined with the other holes drilled to the east, the zone remains open in that direction as well.Hole CS25-036 was not completed prior to the start of this year's goose-hunting season and ended before the intended completion depth. Despite this, the objective of the hole was accomplished with several wide pegmatite intervals intercepted that will assist in resolving the geometry of the pegmatite as well as providing guidance on definition-scale drilling. Drilling on this hole will re-commence as soon as possible after the goose-hunting season.Drill holes CS25-032, 034, 035 and 037 were drilled to define the subsurface expression of the prominent mineralized CO2 outcrop. Additional work is needed to follow up this area as several potential orientations have not yet been tested.Figure 1. Map of Drilling Area, Cisco ProjectFigure 2. Cross Section B (Looking Northeast)Figure 3. Long Section of the Main ZoneMetallurgical TestingDuring the 2025 Winter Program, representative samples were assembled and dispatched to SGS Canada for additional preliminary metallurgical test work, including heavy liquid separation (HLS), dense media separation (DMS), magnetic separation, and flotation.The primary objective of the preliminary metallurgical program will be to evaluate the beneficiation of the currently defined mineralized zone at the Cisco Project with a traditional lithium pegmatite flowsheet. The goal of the proposed metallurgical work is to produce a spodumene concentrate of greater than 6% Li2O with low iron content, at a maximum lithium recovery.Initial metallurgical testing on 16 drill core analytical pulp samples of pegmatite collected across seven (7) drill holes at the Cisco Project indicated that spodumene is the primary lithium-bearing mineral within all pegmatite samples (see news release from Q2 on February 12, 2025).Optical Televiewer Survey WorkDuring the 2024 drill program conducted at the Cisco Project, optical televiewer survey work was conducted on 13 of the 17 holes drilled by the Company to confirm the pegmatite contact relationships at depth (see news release from the Company on February 3, 2025).Following the compilation and review of the data points collected, it was determined that the orientation of the pegmatite aligns with the surface measurements, and that the drill azimuth is appropriate for this stage of the Company's drilling campaigns. Additionally, the dip of the pegmatite varies between 25- and 80- degrees (relative to the surface), indicating that the current drill angle of -45 degrees is the most appropriate angle.The Company continued to collect downhole televiewer data during the 2025 Winter Program. Additional drill holes from the 2024 drill program were surveyed as well as several of the holes drilled in the 2025 Winter Program (drilling at hole CS25-036 was in process). Data collected will continue to refine the Company's most appropriate drilling approach.Sampling, Analytical Methods and QA/QC ProtocolsAll drilling was conducted using diamond drill rig with NQ sized core and all drill core samples are shipped to SGS Canada's preparation facility in Val D'Or, Quebec, for standard sample preparation (code PRP92) which includes drying at 105°C, crushing to 90% passing 2 mm, riffle split 500 g, and pulverize 85% passing 75 microns. The pulps are then shipped by air to SGS Canada's laboratory in Burnaby, BC, where the samples are homogenized and subsequently analyzed for multi-element (including Li and Ta) using sodium peroxide fusion with ICP-AES/MS finish (code GE_ICM91A50). The reported Li grade will be multiplied by the standard conversion factor of 2.153 which results in an equivalent Li2O grade. Drill core was saw-cut with half-core sent for geochemical analysis and half-core remaining in the box for reference. The same side of the core was sampled to maintain representativeness.A Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) protocol following industry best practices was incorporated into the sampling program. Measures include the systematic insertion of quartz blanks and certified reference materials (CRMs) into sample batches at a rate of approximately 5% each. Additionally, analysis of pulp-split and reject-split duplicates was completed to assess analytical precision. The QP has verified the QA/QC results of the analytical work.Drill Hole Collar InformationThe summary of drill holes completed to date, including basic location and dip/azimuth is detailed below (Table 3):Table 3. Summary of Drill Hole Collar Information, Cisco Project (CS25-028 to CS25-037)Upcoming Events121 Mining Investment ConferenceQ2 Metals will be attending the 121 Mining Investment Conference in London, UK from May 12-13, 2025. For more information, click here.Canaccord Genuity Global Metals & Mining ConferenceThe Company will be attending the Canaccord Genuity Global Metals & Mining Conference in Henderson, NV from May 20-22, 2025. For more information, click here.THE Mining Event of the NorthQ2 will be attending and exhibiting at THE Mining Event of the North in Quebec City, QC from June 3-5, 2025. For more information, click here.About Q2 Metals CorpQ2 Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the Cisco Lithium Project located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee, James Bay, Quebec, Canada where drilling is currently underway.The Cisco Project is comprised of 767 claims, totaling 39,389 hectares. The main mineralized zone is just 6.5 kilometres ("km") away from the Billy Diamond Highway and transects the Project. The town of Matagami, which features direct rail link to much of James Bay, is approximately 150 km to the south.Cisco has district-scale potential with an already identified mineralized zone and 2024 discovery drill results that include:120.3 metres at 1.72% Li2O (hole CS-24-010);215.6 metres at 1.69% Li2O (hole CS-24-018);347.1 metres at 1.35% Li2O (hole CS-24-021); and188.6 metres at 1.56% Li2O (hole CS-24-023)The Cisco Project is situated along the Frotet Evans Greenstone Belt, comprised of a volcanic package dominated by mafic to felsic metavolcanic rocks, of the southern James Bay Lithium District, the same belt that hosts the Sirmac and Moblan lithium deposits, located 130 km and 180 km away, respectively.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:Alicia MilneJason McBrideChris AckermanPresident & CEOInvestor Relations ManagerCorporate DevelopmentAlicia@Q2metals.comJason@Q2metals.comChris@Q2metals.comTelephone: 1 (800) 482-7560E-mail: info@Q2metals.comwww.Q2Metals.comClick to follow us online:X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and InstagramQualified PersonNeil McCallum, B.Sc., P.Geol, a registered permit holder with the Ordre des Géologues du Québec and Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 ("QP"), has reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release. Mr. McCallum is a director and the Vice President Exploration for Q2.Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", "may", "should", "would", "will", "potential", "scheduled" or variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions, which, by their nature, refer to future events or results that may, could, would, might or will occur or be taken or achieved. Accordingly, all statements in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations and orientations regarding the future including, without limitation, any statements or plans regard the geological prospects of the Company's properties and the future exploration endeavors of the Company. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions.Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release or as of the date specified in such statement. Forward looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, drilling results on the Cisco Project and inferences made therefrom, the potential scale of the Cisco Project, the focus of the Company's current and future exploration and drill programs, the scale, scope and location of future exploration and drilling activities, the Company's expectations in connection with the projects and exploration programs being met, the Company's objectives, goals or future plans, statements, exploration results, potential mineralization, the estimation of mineral resources, exploration and mine development plans, timing of the commencement of operations and estimates of market conditions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals, variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, uninsured risks, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same. Readers are cautioned that mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business and accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional risk factors are discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for its recently completed fiscal period, which is available under Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.SOURCE: Q2 Metals Corp. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

JAKARTA, Apr 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Wintermar recorded a 31.4%YOY increase in Gross Profit to US$6.6 million for 1Q2025, with US$4.1 million Operating Profit (+52.5% YOY), driven by Owned Vessels gross margin expansion.Margin expansion in the Owned Vessel Division continued to boost profitability, despite a slow quarter where Total Revenue fell by 9.2%YOY from US$18.4 million in 1Q2024 to US$16.7 million in 1Q2025. The lower revenue stemmed from a slower than expected start after the monsoon season which primarily affected the Chartering Division.Owned Vessel DivisionThe Owned Vessel Division continued to perform well as the high tier vessels and mid-tier DP vessels saw improved utilization. Gross Profit from Owned Vessel jumped by 55.8%YOY to US$6.1 million for 1Q2025 as compared to 1Q2024, generated from revenues of US$14.8 million (+6.1%YOY). With more PSVs working, Owned Vessel gross margin has continued to increase to 41.2% in 1Q2025 from 28.1% in 1Q2024. Average charter rates for 1Q2025 were 31% higher than 1Q2024, due to a larger number of high yielding vessels in the Company’s fleet.The lower end of the mid-tier segment did not fare as well in 1Q2025, as some mid-tier vessels came off spot contracts. OSV demand was slow during the quarter, with some project delays, even though there were some ongoing tenders. Fleet utilization dropped to 57% in 1Q2025 as compared to 63% in 4Q2024. Two additional HLBs were delivered in February and March 2025 which only commenced operations in April 2025.Chartering Division and Other ServicesA longer than expected hiatus for the monsoon season led to a 70%YOY drop in Chartering Division Revenues to US$0.9 for 1Q2025 compared to 1Q2024. Revenue from Other Services also recorded a decline of 30.5%YOY to US$1.0 million upon the completion of a contract.Direct Expenses and Gross ProfitOwned Vessel Direct Expenses reduced by 13.3%YOY to US$8.7 million from US$10.1 million in 1Q2024. There were savings in maintenance costs (-28.2%YOY), which fell from US$2.4 million in 1Q2024 to US$1.7 million in 1Q2025, due to the absence of some one-off preparation costs in 2024 for international contracts. Owing to the sale of 3 vessels during 2024, Operations cost fell by 31.0%YOY, from US$1.1 million in 1Q2024 to US$0.8 million in 1Q2025 while Crewing expenses also decreased by 7%YOY, from US$2.5 million in 1Q2024 to US$2.4 million. Bunker costs were maintained at US$0.5 million (+1.8%YOY), reflecting a stable oil price and a low number of vessel mobilizations.As a result of a higher concentration in Dynamic Positioning (DP) vessels which has enjoyed a stronger charter rate increase, the Gross Profit margin has risen from 27.1% in 1Q2024 to 39.3% in 1Q2025, demonstrating the underlying resilience of the fleet despite the near-term delays in project commencements.Indirect Expenses and Operating ProfitTotal Indirect Expense rose by 6.5%YOY to US$2.4 million in 1Q2025 as compared to US$2.3 million in 1Q2024. This increase was primarily driven by the increase in marketing expenses and staff salaries.With the growing participation in international tenders, Marketing Expenses in 1Q2025 doubled to US$0.17 million (+125.3%YOY) from US$0.08 million in 1Q2024. Staff Salary contributed US$0.09 million to the increase, rising 5.2%YOY to US$1.8 million in 1Q2025, due to an expansion of permanent employees and higher salaries.Operating Profit for 1Q2025 was US$4.1 million, which increased 52.5% compared to the same period in the previous year. The operating margin rose to 24.7% in 1Q2025 from 14.7% in 1Q2024.Other Income, Expenses and Net Attributable ProfitInterest expenses doubled to US$0.5 million in 1Q2025 as the Company obtained new loans to refinance the PSV and HLBs purchased last year. On the other hand, interest income rose by 32.0%YOY to US$0.1 million in 1Q2025, following strong cash flow generation.Interest expenses doubled to US$0.5 million in 1Q2025 as the Company obtained new loans to refinance the PSV and HLBs purchased last year. On the other hand, interest income rose by 32.0%YOY to US$0.1 million in 1Q2025, following strong cash flow generation.Equity in net earnings of associates recorded a loss of US$0.04 in 1Q2025 compared to a gain of US$0.2 million in 1Q2024, reflecting the lower utilization experienced by our associated companies.The sale of fixed assets contributed a gain of US$0.2 million from the disposal of low tier vessels in 1Q2025, effectively capturing the fleet’s monetary value. The Company recorded a FX loss of US$0.4 million from Rupiah denominated trade receivables, impacted by the strengthening of the USD.Non-controlling interest was significantly higher at US$1.5 million compared to US$0.4 in 1Q2024, reflecting the share of minority interest in earnings from the PSV business, in which Wintermar holds a 51% stake. Net Attributable Profit for 1Q2025 amounted to US$1.6 million, a decrease by 25.6%YOY from US$2.2 million in 1Q2024.The group’s EBITDA jumped by 20.2%YOY for 1Q2025, reaching US$7.6 million.Industry Outlook The long term outlook for offshore support vessels (OSV) is still positive, albeit in the near term, the industry has not escaped the uncertainty affecting global business sentiment that has emerged from policy fluctuations in the US.  As a result of the imposition of tariffs, oil demand growth for 2025 has been revised down while geopolitical risks have risen amidst fears of escalating trade wars.In 1Q2025, the global caution added to the seasonal slowdown in Asia which resulted in some delays to project commencements. However, planning is underway for several offshore drilling projects which are expected to ramp up towards the end of the year, which provide support for charter rates. The second-hand market has been active with higher prices being offered for used OSVs in operating condition, indicating that there is still strong demand in the coming years.           Business ProspectsThe year has started on a slow footing, which has impacted utilization in 1Q2025 as 60% of the fleet is still exposed to short term spot contracts.  Gross margins, which have been climbing, will be maintained due to the better fleet mix, as can be seen in the strong growth in gross profit and operating profit.   The Company has taken delivery of 2 units of Heavy Load Barges in 1Q2025 which are expected to commence operations in 2Q2025 and secured additional high tier vessel contracts, thus supporting continued profitability in the latter part of the year. Looking ahead to 2026, we are still positive on the demand for DP vessels which will be needed for several new deepwater drilling projects which are in development this year. Total contracts on hand as at end March 2025 has risen to US$71.9 million.About Wintermar Offshore Marine GroupWintermar Offshore Marine Group (WINS.JK), developed over nearly 50 years with a track record of quality that is both a source of pride and responsibility that we are dedicated to upholding, and sails a fleet of more than 48 Offshore Support Vessels ready for long term as well as spot charters. All vessels are operated by experienced Indonesian crew, tracked by satellite systems and monitored in real-time by shore-based Vessel Teams.Wintermar is the first shipping company in Indonesia to be certified with an Integrated Management System by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance, and is currently certified with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), ISO14001:2015 (Environment) and OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational Health and Safety). For more information, please visit www.wintermar.com .For further information, please contact:Ms. Pek Swan Layanto, CFAInvestor RelationsPT Wintermar Offshore Marine TbkTel (62-21) 530 5201 Ext 401Email: investor_relations@wintermar.com  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年4月25日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 匯聚科技有限公司（「匯聚科技」，股份代號：1729，連同其子公司合稱「集團」）欣然宣布集團截至二零二四年十二月三十一日止年度（「本年度」或「2024財政年度」）的末期財務業績。集團實現了破紀錄的增長，這一成就主要得益於其在高利潤業務的戰略性擴張以及卓越的執行力。於本年度，全球經濟增長放緩，主要受借貸成本高企、財政支持撤回及地緣經濟割裂加劇的影響，整體市場需求遭遇壓力。此外，週期性失衡正逐步消解，主要經濟體的經濟活動逐漸回歸潛在水平。在此複雜的經濟環境中，本集團靈活應對變化，積極推動業務轉型及產品升級，重點把握人工智能崛起所帶動的服務器及數據中心的需求。集團的服務器業務持續成為增長的核心動力，帶動數據中心及特種線分部收益顯著上升。同時，集團亦不斷加大對醫療設備電線業務的投入，進一步擴大客戶群及增強研發實力。集團管理層堅信企業發展與社會責任應相輔相成，積極投身醫療工程與創新發展，透過與業界夥伴攜手合作，致力為香港醫療技術生態注入長遠價值。於本年度，集團錄得的收益為7,388.8百萬港元，較上年度的4,826.3百萬港元增加2562.5百萬港元或53.1%。本年度經營溢利為623.6百萬港元，較上年度的433.4百萬港元增加190.2百萬港元或43.9%，而本年度的經營利潤率則由9.0%輕微下降至8.4%。經營利潤率減少主要歸因於研發成本增加所致，本年度的淨利潤為450.5百萬港元，較上年度的277.6百萬港元加172.9百萬港元或62.3%，而本年度的淨利潤率則由5.8%上升至6.1%*。於本年度，集團每股基本盈利為23.2港仙，而上年度每股基本盈利則為14.2港仙。業務回顧集團各個業務分部的營業額的分布如下:業務分部收益（百萬港元）收益占比截至二零二四年十二月三十一日止年度截至二零二三年十二月三十一日止九個月變化截至二零二四年十二月三十一日止年度截至二零二三年十二月三十一日止九個月電線組件 數據中心1,213.5791.053.4 %16.4%16.4%電訊566.8555.42.1%7.7%11.5%醫療設備816.6258.0216.5%11.1%5.3%工業設備29.224.419.7%0.4%0.5%汽車157.7100.457.1%2.1%2.1%數字電線 網絡電線1,179.9788.749.6%16.0%16.4%特種電線237.077.0207.8%3.2%1.6%服務器3,188.12,231.442.9%43.1%46.2%總計7,388.84,826.353.1%100%100%數據中心分部數據中心分部的收益由上年度的791.0百萬港元大幅增加422.5百萬港元至本年度的1,213.5百萬港元。受惠於人工智能熱潮及服務器升級，出貨水平持續高企，該分部繼續為電線組件業務中收益最高的分部。電訊分部於本年度，電訊分部的收益由上年度的555.4百萬港元增加11.4百萬港元至566.8百萬港元。雖生產資源部分轉向訂單量攀升的數據中心業務，惟電訊分部中利潤較高的訂單得以保留，有助優化整體產品組合。醫療設備分部本集團繼續加大對醫療設備業務的投入，持續擴大其醫療設備客戶群，以及提升研發能力。在去年，受惠於昆山匯聚及江西匯聚兩座新廠房建成，以及拓展醫療設備電線產品的產能及研發能力，該分部的收益大幅增長至816.6百萬港元，比去年258.0百萬港元增加558.6百萬港元。集團管理層預計，隨著健康意識的提高，醫療設備的需求將持續增長。工業設備分部儘管全球經濟復甦步伐較慢，且通脹高企和高利率對經濟活動帶來壓力，集團的工業設備分部的收益仍有所增長。該分部收益由上年度的24.4百萬港元增至本年度的29.2百萬港元，增幅為19.7%。汽車分部儘管受地緣政治及貿易戰影響，汽車配線產品的銷售訂單保持較低水平，但本年度該分部的收益仍增長至157.7百萬港元，比上年度的100.4百萬港元增加57.3百萬港元。集團相信汽車配線產品能為客戶提供更廣泛的產品組合，並通過豐富本集團的業務組合及拓展其獨特的客戶群，踏足新業務領域，以把握電動汽車市場蓬勃發展帶來的機遇。集團在墨西哥成立全資附屬公司司Linkz Cables Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.（「 Linkz Mexico」），旨在擴大中國及亞洲以外市場的份額。網絡電線分部即使不同國家之間的分歧、戰爭、利率高企、美元走強及通脹偏高等眾多負面因素仍然存在，網絡電線分部的海外訂單仍持續改善，分部收益增至1,179.9百萬港元，較上年度的788.7百萬港元增加391.2百萬港元。銅價上漲顯示市場需求持續增長。此外，Linkz Mexico的成立有助於提升集團在美國及墨西哥市場的市場份額。特種線分部受人工智能應用推動，高速電纜需求顯著增長，帶動特種線分部強勁發展。該分部在本年度收益從上年度的77.0百萬港元，增加160.0百萬港元至237.0百萬港元，增幅達207.8%。高速電纜的增長亦帶動利潤率轉佳，進一步提升本集團整體的盈利能力。服務器分部於本年度，服務器分部收益大幅增長至3,188.1百萬港元，較去年2,231.4百萬港元增加956.7百萬港元。儘管上半年曾受關鍵零件供應短缺影響，但集團積極尋求各種業務解決方案，最終成功恢復生產，令下半年業績回升。服務器的需求持續強勁，亦進一步推動業務增長。展望儘管宏觀經濟環境充滿挑戰，地緣政治緊張更為全球經濟增長帶來更多的不確定性，集團管理層對未來的業務發展依然保持信心，並將秉持靈活應變和持續創新的精神，致力於強化供應鏈韌性、擴大國際佈局及推動多元業務成長，以保障集團的長遠發展。集團於本年度積極拓展海外業務，並已於墨西哥新設全資附屬公司Linkz Mexico。新工廠預期將於年內全面投產，主要生產數字電線及汽車配線產品，有效配合「中國加一」策略，分散地緣風險，保障出口穩定性。面對電動汽車及先進駕駛系統需求迅速增長，汽車線束產品已成為集團下一階段的業務增長驅動力。與此同時，全球5G部署加速、居家辦公與雲端應用常態化等趨勢，進一步推動本集團在電訊線材與伺服器解決方案領域的持續增長。在服務器業務方面，憑藉JDM/ODM業務模式，集團成功拓展數據中心產品線，持續根據品牌客戶的需求深入定制。中國「東數西算」政策將繼續推動相關建設，配合立訊集團的技術平台及市場資源，本集團將進一步擴大數據中心業務規模，抓住人工智能、大數據及雲運算等發展所帶來的龐大市場機遇。集團CEO兼行政總裁柯天然博士對於醫療科技的前景，繼續保持積極的態度：「集團於2024年進一步擴大投資，包括一家具備逾30年營運經驗的日本醫療電子設備公司的股權認購，並投資一間擁有先進穿戴式觸控技術的英國初創企業；藉此拓展智慧健康、復健科技與虛擬醫療應用的新市場。我們相信這兩項投資，將大大強化本集團於醫療設備領域的研發及生產能力，提升產品組合及技術層次。為配合擴展策略，集團已相繼設立兩個新海外聯絡辦事處，即Time US及Time UK，以深化全球業務佈局。」值得一提的是，柯天然博士於2024年促成香港工業總會屬下成立「醫學工程及創新協會」，並出任該協會之聯合主席，與香港工業總會主席及香港新型工業發展聯盟主席莊子雄先生，共同推動醫學工程行業發展。該協會旨在建立醫學工程前沿追蹤機制，深度挖掘技術轉化與商業化潛力；其次構建「政產學研投」全鏈條協同平台，整合政府政策、高校研發、臨床資源與產業資本，設立聯合實驗室及快速轉化通道，加速科研成果產業化；同時強化跨境合作，對接全球創新網絡，引入國際認證機構與技術轉移平台，協助港企突破海外市場準入壁壘，並建立跨境產學研基地，鞏固區域創新樞紐地位；最後實施產業全週期培育計劃，從原型開發、法規認證、臨床試驗到規模生產，為初創企業提供全鏈條支持，同步推動傳統產業轉型與全球市場拓展，助力香港醫療科技產業形成「研發-轉化-產業化」的完整生態，應對全球健康挑戰，提升國際競爭力。集團相信企業在追求業務增長之餘，亦須履行社會企業責任，積極回應健康、創新及產業升級等社會議題的需求。未來集團將立足本土，放眼全球，持續聚焦高潛力領域。透過創新、協同與可持續發展，強化集團業務的核心競爭力，並致力成為領先的網絡解決方案及醫療科技基礎設施供應商，為股東與社會創造更高價值。醫學工程及創新協會成立里程碑關於匯聚科技有限公司匯聚科技有限公司是一家信譽卓著的定制電線互連方案供應商，在行業擁有超過30年經驗。 總部設於香港，並於中華人民共和國(中國)上海、蘇州、江西及惠州，以及日本及墨西哥擁有生產設施。集團目前製造及供應各種銅纜和光纜電線組件、數字電線產品及服務器產品使用在包括電訊、數據中心、工業設備、醫療設備、汽車配線、數字電線及服務器在內的各種市場領域，均受到少商譽優良的中國及國際客戶所採用。本新聞稿由智升公關有限公司代表匯聚科技有限公司發放。如有任何媒體查詢，請聯繫智升公關有限公司：龔小姐電話： (852) 46371627 (852) 6608 9927電郵：ashley.kung@brightcommns.com  *備註：匯聚科技的財政年度結束日已於二零二三╱二四年財政期間由三月三十一日變更為於十二月三十一日。因此，本年度的業績涵蓋自二零二四年一月一日至二零二四年十二月三十一日的十二個月期間。務請注意，本新聞稿所呈列之財務資料為與二零二三年四月一日起至二零二三年度十二月三十一日止九個月的財務資料所作之比較。於進行同比比較時，應考慮兩個財政期間時間長短之差異。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

- Five HKTDC trade fairs kick off today, including the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Home InStyle, Fashion InStyle, Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong, while two major licensing events, the Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference, will begin tomorrow- Celebrating its 40th edition, the Gifts & Premium Fair showcases creative and functional products, with award-winning entries from the Hong Kong Smart Design Awards highlighting local design talent- Home InStyle introduces the Gerontech Living Pavilion and expands its upgraded Cultural and Creative Avenue, welcoming first-time exhibitors from the Czech Republic- Fashion InStyle’s new highlighted zone, NEXT@Fashion InStyle, features advanced fashion materials from over 60 global suppliers, with renowned international fashion designer and Self-Portrait brand founder Han Chong joining as ambassador- The two packaging fairs present printing and packaging solutions that balance sustainability and smart design, aligning with market trendsHONG KONG, Apr 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) launches its diverse lineup of lifestyle exhibitions today, with the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Home InStyle, and Fashion InStyle opening at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong beginning at AsiaWorld-Expo.HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chong said: “Hong Kong’s exports of gifts, home products, fashion items and packaging solutions are increasingly targeting the mid-to-high-end market, transitioning from original equipment manufacturing to original design. The HKTDC remains committed to supporting exhibitors’ needs to help them upgrade and transform their businesses, while enhancing the overall quality of our exhibitions to provide a premier platform for cultural and creative design that can reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a leading regional creative hub. This year’s lifestyle fairs are being held together in late April to offer buyers a one-stop, diverse sourcing experience, helping industry players explore cross-sector and cross-disciplinary business opportunities and creating synergies.”The 2025 lifestyle fairs and conferences have attracted some 6,000 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions, including Mainland China and Hong Kong, as well as Australia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Thailand from the Asia-Pacific region, and Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the United States from the European and North American regions. Fashion InStyle will welcome first-time exhibitors from Austria and the UK, while the Printing & Packaging Fair will feature a new participant from Cambodia, reflecting the global business community’s confidence in Hong Kong’s exhibition platform.Creative designs unlock business opportunities, Gifts Fair embraces blind box trendThe Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair marks its 40th edition in 2025 with the theme “Celebrating Four Decades of Wonder”, showcasing products that blend functionality with creative design. This year, some exhibitors are tapping into the popular blind box trend. The Jiangxi Province Jingdezhen Pavilion introduces ceramic works that use the blind box model to nurture the next generation of designers and artisans. Hong Kong exhibitor Soap Studio Company Limited showcases blind boxes featuring the popular Japanese character SHO-CHAN and Disney’s Toy Story character Aliens (Booth: HKCEC 1C-E03). Another Hong Kong exhibitor, Star Industrial Co Ltd, presents blind boxes from its Red A brand (Booth: HKCEC 1C-G03).To showcase Hong Kong’s original design talent to the world, 65 award-winning works from the Hong Kong Smart Design Awards 2025, organised by the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association, are on display at the Gifts & Premium Fair (Booth: HKCEC 5C-C02). In addition, Wei Yit Vacuum Flask Manufactory Ltd, a Hong Kong-based company with 85 years of heritage, is leveraging the fair to expand its flagship Camel-brand glass flasks into overseas markets (Booth: HKCEC 1C-E02).The Cultural and Creative Avenue at Home InStyle has been upgraded and expanded this year, featuring more than 100 exhibitors from nine countries and regions including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Japan and the UK. First-time exhibitors from the Czech Republic are showcasing Bohemian crystal glassware, home fragrances and incense (Booth: HKCEC 5E-M07, M09), while Hong Kong exhibitor Canalside Studio presents its innovative “Ball Bearing Bench” that combines a doughnut-inspired design with a roller structure, allowing users to rotate while seated and enjoy a more interactive experience.New Gerontech Living Pavilion targets the silver economyTo support the growing silver economy in Hong Kong, Home InStyle, with funding from the Innovation and Technology Commission, is launching the Gerontech Living Pavilion (Booth: HKCEC 5E-A08) at this year’s fair. The pavilion is divided into four areas – bedroom, living room, bathroom and games room – to showcase innovative gerontechnology products from over 10 local companies, including social robots, smart mobile toilets and smart walking sticks. The Hong Kong Housing Society Elderly Resources Centre is staging the Age-Friendly Home Living Lab and organising the Experiential Empathy Workshop that allows visitors to better understand the needs of the elderly (Booth: HKCEC 5E-A02). In addition, the Hong Kong Productivity Council introduces mixed-reality (MR) games that integrate hand-eye coordination with floral arrangements to stimulate muscular and brain functions (Booth: HKCEC 5E-A08).Home InStyle and the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair will together host a seminar featuring a representative from Venture Global Limited, a developer of wireless elderly home care products, alongside a scholar from Lingnan University to discuss emerging trends in healthcare and the silver economy. The seminar will focus on the development of smart wearable technologies and innovative gerontechnology products, assessing strategies that can effectively meet the needs of the silver demographic.NEXT@Fashion InStyle becomes the new focusThe 2025 edition of Fashion InStyle sees the launch of NEXT@ Fashion InStyle (NEXT), a new highlighted zone organised by the HKTDC and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the HKSAR Government. Thailand is the Strategic Partner of NEXT@Fashion InStyle, powered by the Thailand Creative Culture Agency (THACCA) and The National Soft Power Development Committee who have brought some 30 Thai exhibitors to showcase fashion materials that blend Thai culture with sustainability and innovative technologies. In addition to Thai exhibitors, the NEXT zone has brought together more than 60 exhibitors from Mainland China, Europe, the Americas, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam, among others, presenting cutting-edge materials to create an international platform for shaping future fashion trends. Notably, the Hangzhou New Concept Fabric Creative Centre Textile Library has established an innovation hub within NEXT, featuring products that integrate traditional Chinese crafts such as Badu Linen Embroidery, beam printing and tie-dye techniques with advanced materials. (Booth: HKCEC 3F-G11)The NEXT zone has facilitated collaborations between leading advanced material brands and five local designers, with Han Chong, founder of internationally acclaimed fashion brand Self-Portrait, joining as ambassador to share insights and mentor the designers. Participants include designer Jason Ying, a former intern at the Self-Portrait studio, who draws inspiration from vintage military uniforms to reimagine classics using innovative materials (Booth: HKCEC 3F-H16). Another designer, Kinyan Lam, employs Gambiered Canton Silk, a national intangible cultural heritage textile from Guangdong that goes back more than 1,000 years, leveraging its lightweight and soft texture to create streamlined silhouettes and flowing hemlines, blending cultural heritage with contemporary design (Booth: HKCEC 3F-H12).Two packaging fairs highlight sustainability and luxury designJointly organised by the HKTDC and CIEC Exhibition Company (HK) Limited, the 20th edition of the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair and the concurrent DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong bring together a diverse range of printing and packaging solutions. The Green Printing & Packaging Solutions Zone at the Printing & Packaging Fair features innovative offerings, including gift bags from Vietnam’s Intbox Intelligent Packaging Corporation made from 100% recycled paper and biodegradable materials (Booth: AWE 3-G01), and Hong Kong’s Complacent Industrial (H.K.) Limited’s recycled yarn woven ribbons crafted from repurposed plastic bottles and other recycled plastics (Booth: AWE 3-E06). In the Packaging Services and Solutions Zone, Shanghai Forests Packaging Group Co., Ltd. exhibits eco-friendly paper bags and boxes made from recycled kraft paper and biodegradable coatings (Booth: AWE 6-C17).DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong, which focuses on premium packaging for fine wines, cosmetics and jewellery, also presents an array of sustainable packaging solutions. Hong Kong exhibitor Man Sang Envelope Manufacturing Factory Co Ltd features FSC-certified paper and meticulous craftsmanship in its advent calendar packaging boxes, seamlessly blending environmental sustainability with luxurious design (Booth: AWE 3-A06).Industry seminars unlock new market opportunitiesThe April lifestyle events are featuring approximately 60 thematic seminars, buyer forums, product promotion and launch events and fashion parades, covering market analysis, cultural creative design, smart industry developments, the silver economy, health and wellness, and sustainability. At Home InStyle and the Gifts & Premium Fair, distinguished speakers will share insights on sustainable consumption trends in the gift and houseware markets and address issues such as how SMEs can navigate the European Union’s latest Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The speakers include Steven Baumgaertner, Chairman of the European Associations Cooperation, Steven Choi, Chief Operating Officer of the Green Council, and representatives from the Gold Award winner of the 4th Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions (AEII), the Hong Kong Accreditation Service of the Innovation and Technology Commission, and TÜV Rheinland. Meanwhile, the Printing & Packaging Fair, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Digital Printing Association, will host a seminar featuring industry leaders such as William Ho, the Association’s Honorary Chairman, and representatives from Kanghong Digital Image (hk) Ltd. and eprint Group Limited, to explore how the printing industry can address the dual challenges of competitiveness and innovation.Running concurrently with the five April trade fairs will be the Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference, which start tomorrow and run for three days at the HKCEC.EXHIBITION+ model extends business opportunities for participantsThe HKTDC continues to employ its EXHIBITION+ online-offline integrated model for the fairs, allowing exhibitors to leverage the AI-powered Click2Match business matching platform, hktdc.com Sourcing platform and the Intelligence Hub to extend physical exhibition interactions onto online platforms. Buyers can use the Scan2Match function in the HKTDC Marketplace App to scan exhibitor and product showcase QR codes, record favourite exhibitors, browse product information and make enquiries, allowing discussions to continue online during and after the exhibition. Starting this month, the online promotion period for exhibitors will be extended to one year. For convenience, buyers can register on the HKTDC Marketplace App and download free eBadges for direct venue entry.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4jJYmieThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s series of April lifestyle exhibitions opens today, welcoming exhibitors from around the world and showcasing Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a global trade hub.In celebration of its 40th edition, the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair launches a photo booth for visitors to capture memorable moments.The Jingdezhen Pavilion at the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair features ceramic works sold through a blind box model, with proceeds dedicated to nurturing the next generation of ceramic designers and artisans.Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair exhibitor Wei Yit Vacuum Flask Manufactory Ltd (Camel) celebrates its 85th anniversary in 2025, aiming to leverage the event to expand its glass-lined thermos flasks and other products into overseas markets.The Cultural and Creative Avenue at Home InStyle has been upgraded and expanded, showcasing a diverse range of innovative cultural and creative design products.Home InStyle introduces the new Gerontech Living Pavilion, featuring the Age-Friendly Home Living Lab from the Hong Kong Housing Society Elderly Resources Centre that allows visitors to better understand the needs of the elderly.Fashion InStyle has launched the new highlighted zone NEXT@Fashion InStyle this year, with internationally acclaimed designer Han Chong serving as project consultant, engaging with designers and sharing insights.The new NEXT@Fashion InStyle highlighted zone at Fashion InStyle showcases garments designed by five designers using advanced materials. Also, Thailand is the Strategic Partner of NEXT@Fashion InStyle, powered by the Thailand Creative Culture Agency (THACCA) and The National Soft Power Development Committee.The Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair showcases a variety of eco-friendly products and solutions, with Hong Kong exhibitor Complacent Industrial (H.K.) Limited presenting recycled yarn woven ribbon made from post-consumer plastic bottles and other recycled plastics.Event details:EventEvent dateOpening hoursVenueHong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair27-29 Apr (Sun-Tue)30 Apr (Wed)9:30am-6:30pm9:30am-5pmHKCECHome InStyleFashion InStyleHong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair27 Apr (Sun)28-29 Apr (Mon-Tue)30 Apr (Wed)10:30am-5:30pm9:30am-5:30pm9:30am-3:30pmAsiaWorld-ExpoDeLuxe PrintPack Hong KongHong Kong International Licensing Show28-29 Apr (Mon-Tue)30 Apr (Wed)9:30am-6:30pm9:30am-5pmHKCECAsian Licensing ConferenceWebsitesHKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enHong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkgiftspremiumfair/enHome InStyle: https://www.hktdc.com/event/homeinstyle/enFashion InStyle: https://www.hktdc.com/event/fashioninstyle/enHong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkprintpackfair/enDeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong: https://www.hktdc.com/event/deluxeprintpackhk/enHong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hklicensingshow/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Home InStyleFraser LiTel: (852) 2584 4369Email: fraser.li@hktdc.orgFashion InStyleSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgHK Gifts & Premium Fair, HK International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong KongWinnie KanTel: (852) 2584 4055Email: winnie.wy.kan@hktdc.orgHK International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing ConferenceKaty WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Key Highlights:Overall hiring activity in the Philippines grows by 11% year-on-year as of March 2025.Month-on-month hiring activity experiences an 8% decline.Hospitality & Travel sector leads annual hiring growth with a 37% increase.Education and IT & Telecom sectors see year-on-year hiring slowdown of 13% and 8% respectively.MANILA, Apr 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Jobs platform, foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), today released the foundit Insights Tracker (fit) for the Philippines, highlighting a significant 11% annual growth in hiring activities, despite an 8% month-on-month decline in March 2025The monthly hiring trends reflect seasonal hiring slowdowns post-year-end recruitment drives, budgetary realignments, and cautious hiring sentiment amid evolving economic conditions.Commenting on the Philippines’ job market trends, V Suresh, CEO of foundit, stated, “The continued growth in hiring activity reflects the resilience of the Philippine job market and its steady economic recovery. Key sectors such as Hospitality & Travel, Logistics, and BFSI are driving this momentum. Despite short-term fluctuations, the overall outlook remains positive, with companies strategically focusing on roles that strengthen operational efficiency and enable long-term expansion.”Hospitality & Travel Sector Drives Industry Hiring Growth; Education Sector Faces ChallengesThe Hospitality & Travel sector emerged as the top-performing industry, reporting a 37% year-on-year hiring increase, driven by rising tourist arrivals, infrastructure investments, and supportive governmental policies aimed at bolstering tourism.Logistics, Courier/Freight/Transportation, and Shipping sectors closely followed with 31% annual hiring growth, supported by investments in distribution centres and fleet management.Conversely, the Education sector experienced a 13% year-on-year decline in hiring demand. Similarly, the IT and Telecom sectors recorded an 8% decrease, reflecting cautious employer sentiment amid global economic uncertainties and tech investment realignments.Other sectors demonstrating strong hiring demand annually include BFSI (+13%), Healthcare (+12%), Advertising, Market Research, Public Relations, Media, and Entertainment (+10%), and Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate (+7%). More modest growth was seen in BPO/ITES (+4%), Production/Manufacturing (+3%), Consumer Goods/FMCG (+2%), and Retail (+2%).Purchase and Logistics Professionals in Highest DemandFrom a functional perspective, Purchase/Logistics/Supply Chain roles lead the pack with 36% annual hiring surge, fuelled by expanding operations, supply chain efficiency demands, and significant investments in logistics infrastructure.Sales & Business Development professionals saw 28% growth in demand, alongside Engineering/Production/Real Estate roles at 10%, driven by infrastructure projects and growing market opportunities.However, Software, Hardware, and Telecom professionals experienced a 14% decline in recruitment demand year-on-year, indicative of cautious hiring amid shifting technological priorities and global economic concerns.Moderate increases in hiring were observed for Medical Roles (+10%), Marketing & Communications (+9%), Hospitality Roles (+8%), HR & Admin (+7%), and Finance & Accounts (+6%). Customer Service roles remained stable with no significant annual change (0%).The foundit Insights Tracker is a comprehensive monthly analysis of online job posting activity conducted by jobs platform, foundit. Based on a real-time review of millions of employer job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of online career outlets, the foundit Insights Tracker (FIT) presents a snapshot of employer online recruitment activity nationwide.Timeframe for the ReportThe timeframe for the fit data is March 2024 to March 2025.About foundit - APAC & Middle Eastfoundit, formerly Monster (APAC & ME), is Asia’s leading jobs and talent platform offering comprehensive employment solutions to recruiters and job seekers across APAC & ME. In addition to its innovative AI-powered job search, foundit offers e-learning, assessments, and services related to resume creation and interview preparation. foundit has connected over 120 million job seekers across 18 countries with the right job roles and upskilling opportunities. Over the last two decades, the company has been a leader in the world of recruitment solutions and has launched cutting-edge tools to give recruiters access to passive candidates in addition to active ones. With its advanced technology, foundit is efficiently bridging the talent gap across industry verticals, experience levels, and geographies.Today, foundit is committed to enabling and connecting the right talent with the right opportunities by harnessing the power of deep tech to sharpen hyper-personalised job searches and offer precision hiring.To learn more about, foundit in APAC & Gulf, visit: www.foundit.com.ph | www.foundit.sg | www.foundit.my |www.foundit.in | www.founditgulf.com | http://www.foundit.hk| www.foundit.id For media inquiries or further information, please contact:Namrata Sharma Namrata.sharma@adfactorspr.comContact number - +65 81383034 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Apr 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference – Zhejiang Ningbo Forum cum Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum, co-organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government and Ningbo Municipal People’s Government, was held Friday, Apr. 25, at the Shangri-La Hotel, Ningbo. The event attracted over 600 government and business leaders who discussed collaboration opportunities among Zhejiang, Ningbo and Hong Kong.The event was held on the 20th anniversary of the Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum. Hong Kong’s business advantages were highlighted to Zhejiang government officials as well as business leaders from the finance, supply chain, innovation and technology and professional services sectors. In addition to fostering Zhejiang-Hong Kong and Ningbo-Hong Kong collaboration, Zhejiang enterprises were encouraged to leverage Hong Kong’s platform to explore opportunities.The Forum’s opening ceremony was hosted by Mayor of Ningbo and Deputy Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Government Tang Feifan this morning, with speeches delivered by the HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee, Executive Vice Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Zhou Ji, Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Xie Shaofeng, Chief Risk Officer and Director General of the Department of Public Offering Supervision of the China Securities Regulatory Commission Yan Bojin, Vice Governor of Zhejiang Provincial Government Lu Shan, Standing Member of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Committee Peng Jiaxue and HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam.In his speech, Mr Lee said: "The Hong Kong SAR Government and the HKTDC established a high value-added supply chain service mechanism at the end of last year to help mainland enterprises set up international or regional headquarters in Hong Kong to manage offshore trade and supply chains. Hong Kong has robust international trade networks and rich expertise, diverse talent and world-class professional services. We are well positioned to offer mainland enterprises new supply chain services and lead these businesses in exploring emerging markets, breaking through the US blockade."Mr Zhou stated that the historical ties between Zhejiang and Hong Kong are long-standing, with the two regions sharing close personal relations, cultural connections and commercial linkages. Hong Kong is Zhejiang's largest source of foreign investment, the largest partner in trade in services and second-largest destination for Zhejiang's overseas investments. By the end of 2024, Hong Kong has established over 30,000 enterprises in Zhejiang, while Zhejiang had invested in over 3,000 enterprises in Hong Kong. The mutually beneficial collaboration between Zhejiang and Hong Kong is an exemplary model of regional cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong.Mr Xie stated that Zhejiang's digital economy is vibrant, with outstanding advantages in industry agglomeration and strong momentum in developing industry and information technology. Ningbo and Hong Kong are both international port cities, sharing a close bond, human connection and commercial ties, with a long-standing history of interaction between the two places. Looking towards the future, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will continue to support Ningbo and Hong Kong in strengthening exchange and cooperation, promoting complementary advantages to make new and greater contributions to ensure the prosperity of Hong Kong's economy and the nation's modernisation.Mr Yan said that the China Securities Regulatory Commission fully supports mainland enterprises listing in Hong Kong. In March 2023, the China Securities Regulatory Commission implemented new regulations for overseas listings and established a regulatory coordination mechanism with various ministries. Since implementing the new rules, 141 mainland enterprises have completed the filing process for listing in Hong Kong, including 19 enterprises from Zhejiang. Among these, 13 Zhejiang enterprises and one Ningbo enterprise have completed their listing. These companies are involved in key sectors, such as information technology, biomedicine and consumer goods, contributing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange ranking fourth globally in IPOs  in 2024.He pointed out that the next step for the China Securities Regulatory Commission is to continue improving the institutional mechanism to provide a more transparent, efficient and predictable regulatory environment for overseas listings by enterprises.Mr Lu remarked that Hong Kong would become a "super navigator" for Zhejiang's globalisation efforts, while Zhejiang would become Hong Kong's best partner.He said: "In terms of deepening economic cooperation, Zhejiang enterprises can leverage Hong Kong's international platform to further expand into global markets and enhance their brand visibility. Hong Kong enterprises can also increase their investments in Zhejiang and Ningbo to share the benefits of Mainland China's economic development. In the technology field, we see joint efforts by research institutions and enterprises from both sides, and we believe that more technological innovation and industrialisation will be achieved in both regions."Mr Peng stated that for many years, members of Hong Kong’s Ningbo community have been contributing to the development of Hong Kong and the nation, creating many inspiring stories of patriotism showing love for their hometown and showcasing entrepreneurial innovation.He noted: "In recent years, cooperation between Ningbo and Hong Kong has been greatly advanced and continuously deepened, yielding fruitful results. For the people of Ningbo, Hong Kong is not only the world-renowned 'Pearl of the Orient', but also a vital force driving Ningbo's reform, opening up, and modernisation. It is a place of deep emotional connections and an opportunity-rich city linking us to the wider world. Ningbo will strive to elevate Ningbo-Hong Kong cooperation to new heights."Dr Lam said: “This event showcased Hong Kong’s unique advantages as an international business hub and explored how Zhejiang enterprises, particularly those from Ningbo, can leverage our business platform and partner with our expert professional services to optimise their operations and accelerate their global expansion.”Following the opening ceremony, Deputy Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government Michael Wong introduced Hong Kong’s advantages, encouraging Zhejiang enterprises to utilise Hong Kong's platform to connect with international markets. He noted that since 2022, over 80 key enterprises have established themselves or expanded their operations in Hong Kong, with 80% coming from Mainland China, including many leading companies across fields, such as AI and robotics, data science, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, life and health technology and fintech.Mr Wong said: "In this era, in which the global economy and international trade face significant challenges, we need to unite and work together more than ever. In Hong Kong, we will leverage our strengths to meet the nation's needs and actively integrate into the country's overall development. We hope to join hands with mainland enterprises to create a better tomorrow."In her keynote speech, Casa Bauhinia Co-Founder Prof Anna Pao Sohmen shared insights on future Zhejiang (Ningbo) - Hong Kong collaboration. She stated that Hong Kong enjoys a long-standing legal system, an open free market and an excellent strategic location, and with the enterprising spirit of Ningbo enterprises, they can surely create golden opportunities. She said: "The pragmatic and open approach of Ningbo, combined with Hong Kong's 'Lion Rock spirit' and can-do approach, will certainly lead to breakthroughs."During the event, Invest Hong Kong signed MOUs with 12 Zhejiang (including Ningbo) enterprise representatives, advancing key Zhejiang-Hong Kong and Ningbo-Hong Kong collaboration projects.On Thursday, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee and Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee Wang Hao attended the First Plenary Session of the Hong Kong/Zhejiang Co-operation Conference. The Zhejiang/Hong Kong co-operation mechanism was established during the conference, marking a new chapter for comprehensive exchange and collaboration between the two regions. At the meeting, the two governments signed MoUs on 13 key areas, covering 51 projects. One MoU signed between HKTDC and the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province outlined aims for the HKTDC to proactively encourage Hong Kong businesses to invest and expand in Zhejiang, and to also organise trade delegations from various sectors to visit Zhejiang. The two counterparts will continue to explore new areas of trade collaboration to promote high-quality development.During the panel discussion on Friday, distinguished guests – including Chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Dr Sunny Chai, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Bonnie Chan; and Chief Executive Officer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong Vivian Cheung – exchanged thoughts on collaboration opportunities in finance, I&T and supply chain. Executive Director and Co-President of Tigermed Hao Wu also shared his company’s success in achieving international growth by leveraging Hong Kong’s platform.The three thematic roundtable sessions held in the afternoon attracted numerous enterprises. Focusing on topics such as listing in Hong Kong, opportunities for innovation and technology companies, and cross-border supply chain management, the sessions brought together institutions and businesses from Hong Kong and Zhejiang for in-depth and targeted discussions on future collaborations.During the event, HKTDC, Invest Hong Kong and the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government set up consultation booths to provide professional advisory services to attendees.The forum has become an important platform for deepening Zhejiang-Hong Kong collaboration, enabling more mainland enterprises to leverage Hong Kong’s business advantages and partner with its professional services sector to expand globally.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3GonfSlHKSAR Chief Executive John Lee (seventh left), Executive Vice Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Zhou Ji (sixth left), Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Xie Shaofeng (fifth right), Chief Risk Officer and Director General of the Department of Public Offering Supervision of the China Securities Regulatory Commission Yan Bojin (fourth left), Vice Governor of Zhejiang Provincial Government Lu Shan (fifth left), Standing Member of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Committee Peng Jiaxue (sixth right), Mayor of Ningbo and Deputy Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Government Tang Feifan (second left), HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam (third right) and HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong (first right) attended Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference – Zhejiang Ningbo Forum cum Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum todayHKSAR Chief Executive John LeeExecutive Vice Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Zhou JiChief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Xie ShaofengChief Risk Officer and Director General of the Department of Public Offering Supervision of the China Securities Regulatory Commission Yan BojinVice Governor of Zhejiang Provincial Government Lu ShanStanding Member of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Committee Peng JiaxueHKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N LamDeputy Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government Michael WongCo-founder of Casa Bauhinia Prof Anna Pao SohmenDuring the panel discussion, distinguished guests, including Chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Dr Sunny Chai (2nd left), Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Bonnie Chan (2nd right); and Chief Executive Officer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong Vivian Cheung (1st right), exchanged thoughts on collaboration opportunities in finance, I&T and supply chainDuring the event, Invest Hong Kong signed MOUs with 12 Zhejiang enterprise representatives, advancing key Zhejiang-Hong Kong and Ningbo-Hong Kong collaboration projects. HKTDC, Invest Hong Kong and the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government set up consultation booths to provide professional advisory services to attendeesMedia enquiriesCity Express (PR agency):Lou JinjingTel: (86) 15005897910Email: loujinjing@hbjt.com.cnLiu YingTel: (86) 15706780806Email: 894353323@qq.comHKTDC’s Shanghai Office:Sun PingTel: (86) 21-63528488Email: p.sun@hktdc.orgHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

業績亮點（截至2025年2月28日止六個月未經審計之相關數據）- 收入同比增長7.5%至約1,247.5百萬元（人民幣，下同）；- 在校學生人數同比增加4.4%至約100,300人；- 現金及現金等價物達2,070.8百萬元，現金水平充裕；- 中期每股股息6.6港仙，派息比率30%。香港, 2025年4月25日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中滙集團控股有限公司 （「中滙集團」或「集團」，股份代號：0382.HK）公佈截至2025年2月28日止六個月（「報告期」）之未經審核之2025財年中期業績。依託粵港澳大灣區優良的辦學區位優勢，集團在人工智能、產教融合、國際化、創新創業、師資隊伍、校園設施等方面持續加大辦學投入，高質量辦學品牌日益彰顯。報告期內，集團錄得收入約人民幣1,247.5百萬元，較去年同期增加7.5%，主要因集團旗下華商職業學院及城市職業學院的學生入讀人數增加以及中國學校的平均學費增加。集團現金及現金等價物達2,070.8百萬元，現金水平充裕。在校學生規模逐年擴大，達約100,300人，同比增長約4.4%。集團董事會建議派發截至2025年2月28日止六個月中期股息每股6.6港仙，派息比率為30%，這亦為集團上市以來連續第12次分紅。由左至右：首席運營官 · 劉文琦女士；執行董事兼首席執行官 · 廖伊曼女士；首席財務官 · 廖旭東先生。加大投入錨定高質量辦學 打造全球知名教育品牌「創百年名校，育華夏英才」乃是集團始終堅守的辦學理念，打造優質辦學品牌，戰略性投入及前瞻性佈局尤為重要。報告期內，集團於江門校區收購三塊土地的使用權，持續擴充辦學容量，為未來生源增長築牢根基，並積極引進行業專家與學科帶頭人，大力擴充雙師型教師規模。此外，集團透過海外共融課程、拓展國際院校合作網絡，持續拓寬師生國際視野，推動中國職業教育出海。緊跟國策積極擁抱教育變革 大力發展「AI+人才培養」及產教融合在人工智能深度賦能教育的新時代，集團以「AI+人才培養」為核心戰略，透過打造智能教育平台、引入AI助教、AI通識課程等，全面升級教育體系。集團亦不斷加大產教融合力度，重點佈局人工智能、智能製造、數字經濟等新興行業，與華為、百度、京東等眾多名企合作，透過產業學院、工作坊及企業實戰項目，精准對接產業需求，持續為國家戰略重點產業培養高質量技術技能人才。未來展望展望未來，面對粵港澳大灣區產業升級和國家戰略性新興產業發展機遇，集團將緊跟國策，抓住高等職業教育高質量發展的黃金十五年窗口期，積極擁抱大灣區產業人才需求，動態優化專業佈局，持續提升教學質量，強化辦學特色，竭力打造全球知名的教育品牌，為股東創造長期可持續的價値回報。關於中滙集團控股有限公司中滙集團控股有限公司（「中滙集團」或「集團」，股份代號：0382.HK）為粵港澳大灣區最大的民辦商科高等及職業教育集團，及教育行業中拓展國際市場的早期先行者，於2019年7月16日在香港主板上市。截至2025年2月28日，集團的全日制在校學生人數達約100,300人，旗下擁有9間民辦教育機構，分別是：位於中國廣東省的廣州華商學院（應用型本科）、廣州華商職業學院（高等學歷職業教育）、廣東華商技工學校（中等學歷職業教育）；位於中國四川省的四川城市職業學院（高等學歷職業教育）、四川城市技師學院（中等學歷職業教育）；位於中國香港的大灣區商學院 GBA Business School（GBABS）；位於澳大利亞的澳洲國際商學院Global Business College of Australia（GBCA）、澳大利亞中滙學院Edvantage Institute Australia（EIA）；以及位於新加坡市區的新加坡中滙學院Edvantage Institute (Singapore)（EIS）。集團在專注辦學的同時，也積極承擔企業社會責任，在慈善民生、鄉鎮扶貧、教育振興等社會公益事業廣泛開展社會貢獻活動，以實際行動主動履責，積極回饋社會。自上市以來，集團在ESG領域貢獻突出，並於2024年榮獲智通財經「最佳ESG創新」獎、格隆匯「ESG創新實踐卓越企業」獎。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

- Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference – Zhejiang Ningbo Forum cum Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum was successfully held in Ningbo, attracting over 600 government and business leaders- Promoted Hong Kong’s role as superconnector and super value-adder to Zhejiang’s business community, focusing on competitive advantages in finance, supply chain, innovation and technology and professional services- Three roundtable sessions facilitated comprehensive business networking between Zhejiang, Ningbo and Hong KongHONG KONG, Apr 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference – Zhejiang Ningbo Forum cum Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum, co-organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government and Ningbo Municipal People’s Government, was held today at the Shangri-La Hotel, Ningbo. The event attracted over 600 government and business leaders who discussed collaboration opportunities among Zhejiang, Ningbo and Hong Kong.The event was held on the 20th anniversary of the Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum. Hong Kong’s business advantages were highlighted to Zhejiang government officials as well as business leaders from the finance, supply chain, innovation and technology and professional services sectors. In addition to fostering Zhejiang-Hong Kong and Ningbo-Hong Kong collaboration, Zhejiang enterprises were encouraged to leverage Hong Kong’s platform to explore opportunities.The Forum’s opening ceremony was hosted by Mayor of Ningbo and Deputy Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Government Tang Feifan this morning, with speeches delivered by the HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee, Executive Vice Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Zhou Ji, Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Xie Shaofeng, Chief Risk Officer and Director General of the Department of Public Offering Supervision of the China Securities Regulatory Commission Yan Bojin, Vice Governor of Zhejiang Provincial Government Lu Shan, Standing Member of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Committee Peng Jiaxue and HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam.In his speech, Mr Lee said: "The Hong Kong SAR Government and the HKTDC established a high value-added supply chain service mechanism at the end of last year to help mainland enterprises set up international or regional headquarters in Hong Kong to manage offshore trade and supply chains. Hong Kong has robust international trade networks and rich expertise, diverse talent and world-class professional services. We are well positioned to offer mainland enterprises new supply chain services and lead these businesses in exploring emerging markets, breaking through the US blockade."Mr Zhou stated that the historical ties between Zhejiang and Hong Kong are long-standing, with the two regions sharing close personal relations, cultural connections and commercial linkages. Hong Kong is Zhejiang's largest source of foreign investment, the largest partner in trade in services and second-largest destination for Zhejiang's overseas investments. By the end of 2024, Hong Kong has established over 30,000 enterprises in Zhejiang, while Zhejiang had invested in over 3,000 enterprises in Hong Kong. The mutually beneficial collaboration between Zhejiang and Hong Kong is an exemplary model of regional cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong.Mr Xie stated that Zhejiang's digital economy is vibrant, with outstanding advantages in industry agglomeration and strong momentum in developing industry and information technology. Ningbo and Hong Kong are both international port cities, sharing a close bond, human connection and commercial ties, with a long-standing history of interaction between the two places. Looking towards the future, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will continue to support Ningbo and Hong Kong in strengthening exchange and cooperation, promoting complementary advantages to make new and greater contributions to ensure the prosperity of Hong Kong's economy and the nation's modernisation.Mr Yan said that the China Securities Regulatory Commission fully supports mainland enterprises listing in Hong Kong. In March 2023, the China Securities Regulatory Commission implemented new regulations for overseas listings and established a regulatory coordination mechanism with various ministries. Since implementing the new rules, 141 mainland enterprises have completed the filing process for listing in Hong Kong, including 19 enterprises from Zhejiang. Among these, 13 Zhejiang enterprises and one Ningbo enterprise have completed their listing. These companies are involved in key sectors, such as information technology, biomedicine and consumer goods, contributing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange ranking fourth globally in IPOs  in 2024.He pointed out that the next step for the China Securities Regulatory Commission is to continue improving the institutional mechanism to provide a more transparent, efficient and predictable regulatory environment for overseas listings by enterprises.Mr Lu remarked that Hong Kong would become a "super navigator" for Zhejiang's globalisation efforts, while Zhejiang would become Hong Kong's best partner.He said: "In terms of deepening economic cooperation, Zhejiang enterprises can leverage Hong Kong's international platform to further expand into global markets and enhance their brand visibility. Hong Kong enterprises can also increase their investments in Zhejiang and Ningbo to share the benefits of Mainland China's economic development. In the technology field, we see joint efforts by research institutions and enterprises from both sides, and we believe that more technological innovation and industrialisation will be achieved in both regions."Mr Peng stated that for many years, members of Hong Kong’s Ningbo community have been contributing to the development of Hong Kong and the nation, creating many inspiring stories of patriotism showing love for their hometown and showcasing entrepreneurial innovation.He noted: "In recent years, cooperation between Ningbo and Hong Kong has been greatly advanced and continuously deepened, yielding fruitful results. For the people of Ningbo, Hong Kong is not only the world-renowned 'Pearl of the Orient', but also a vital force driving Ningbo's reform, opening up, and modernisation. It is a place of deep emotional connections and an opportunity-rich city linking us to the wider world. Ningbo will strive to elevate Ningbo-Hong Kong cooperation to new heights."Dr Lam said: “This event showcased Hong Kong’s unique advantages as an international business hub and explored how Zhejiang enterprises, particularly those from Ningbo, can leverage our business platform and partner with our expert professional services to optimise their operations and accelerate their global expansion.”Following the opening ceremony, Deputy Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government Michael Wong introduced Hong Kong’s advantages, encouraging Zhejiang enterprises to utilise Hong Kong's platform to connect with international markets. He noted that since 2022, over 80 key enterprises have established themselves or expanded their operations in Hong Kong, with 80% coming from Mainland China, including many leading companies across fields, such as AI and robotics, data science, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, life and health technology and fintech.Mr Wong said: "In this era, in which the global economy and international trade face significant challenges, we need to unite and work together more than ever. In Hong Kong, we will leverage our strengths to meet the nation's needs and actively integrate into the country's overall development. We hope to join hands with mainland enterprises to create a better tomorrow."In her keynote speech, Casa Bauhinia Co-Founder Prof Anna Pao Sohmen shared insights on future Zhejiang (Ningbo) - Hong Kong collaboration. She stated that Hong Kong enjoys a long-standing legal system, an open free market and an excellent strategic location, and with the enterprising spirit of Ningbo enterprises, they can surely create golden opportunities.She said: "The pragmatic and open approach of Ningbo, combined with Hong Kong's 'Lion Rock spirit' and can-do approach, will certainly lead to breakthroughs."During the event, Invest Hong Kong signed MOUs with 12 Zhejiang (including Ningbo) enterprise representatives, advancing key Zhejiang-Hong Kong and Ningbo-Hong Kong collaboration projects.Yesterday, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee and Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee Wang Hao attended the First Plenary Session of the Hong Kong/Zhejiang Co-operation Conference. The Zhejiang/Hong Kong co-operation mechanism was established during the conference, marking a new chapter for comprehensive exchange and collaboration between the two regions. At the meeting, the two governments signed MoUs on 13 key areas, covering 51 projects. One MoU signed between HKTDC and the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province outlined aims for the HKTDC to proactively encourage Hong Kong businesses to invest and expand in Zhejiang, and to also organise trade delegations from various sectors to visit Zhejiang. The two counterparts will continue to explore new areas of trade collaboration to promote high-quality development.During the panel discussion today, distinguished guests – including Chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Dr Sunny Chai, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Bonnie Chan; and Chief Executive Officer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong Vivian Cheung – exchanged thoughts on collaboration opportunities in finance, I&T and supply chain. Executive Director and Co-President of Tigermed Hao Wu also shared his company’s success in achieving international growth by leveraging Hong Kong’s platform.The three thematic roundtable sessions held in the afternoon attracted numerous enterprises. Focusing on topics such as listing in Hong Kong, opportunities for innovation and technology companies, and cross-border supply chain management, the sessions brought together institutions and businesses from Hong Kong and Zhejiang for in-depth and targeted discussions on future collaborations.During the event, HKTDC, Invest Hong Kong and the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government set up consultation booths to provide professional advisory services to attendees.The forum has become an important platform for deepening Zhejiang-Hong Kong collaboration, enabling more mainland enterprises to leverage Hong Kong’s business advantages and partner with its professional services sector to expand globally.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3GonfSlHKSAR Chief Executive John Lee (seventh left), Executive Vice Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Zhou Ji (sixth left), Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Xie Shaofeng (fifth right), Chief Risk Officer and Director General of the Department of Public Offering Supervision of the China Securities Regulatory Commission Yan Bojin (fourth left), Vice Governor of Zhejiang Provincial Government Lu Shan (fifth left), Standing Member of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Committee Peng Jiaxue (sixth right), Mayor of Ningbo and Deputy Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Government Tang Feifan (second left), HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam (third right) and HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong (first right) attended Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference – Zhejiang Ningbo Forum cum Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum todayHKSAR Chief Executive John LeeExecutive Vice Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Zhou JiChief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Xie ShaofengChief Risk Officer and Director General of the Department of Public Offering Supervision of the China Securities Regulatory Commission Yan BojinVice Governor of Zhejiang Provincial Government Lu ShanStanding Member of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Committee Peng JiaxueHKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N LamDeputy Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government Michael WongCo-founder of Casa Bauhinia Prof Anna Pao SohmenDuring the panel discussion, distinguished guests, including Chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Dr Sunny Chai (second left), Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Bonnie Chan (second right); and Chief Executive Officer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong Vivian Cheung (first right), exchanged thoughts on collaboration opportunities in finance, I&T and supply chainDuring the event, Invest Hong Kong signed MOUs with 12 Zhejiang enterprise representatives, advancing key Zhejiang-Hong Kong and Ningbo-Hong Kong collaboration projects. HKTDC, Invest Hong Kong and the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government set up consultation booths to provide professional advisory services to attendeesMedia enquiriesCity Express (PR agency):Lou JinjingTel: (86) 15005897910Email: loujinjing@hbjt.com.cnLiu YingTel: (86) 15706780806Email: 894353323@qq.comHKTDC’s Shanghai Office:Sun PingTel: (86) 21-63528488Email: p.sun@hktdc.orgHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - April 25, 2025) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") provides a quarterly update with respect to the Company's previously announced "at-the-market" equity program (the "ATM Program") launched on June 13, 2024. The ATM Program allows the Company to issue and sell, from time to time, up to C$20,000,000 of its ordinary shares ("Ordinary Shares") from treasury to the public, at the Company's discretion, pursuant to an equity distribution agreement between the Company and Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation (the "Agent").During the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025, the Company issued a total of 866,500 Ordinary Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") at an average price of C$0.7965 per share under the ATM Program, providing gross proceeds of C$690,196.80. Commissions of C$20,705.90 were paid to the Agent in relation to these distributions, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of C$669,490.90.For further details on the ATM Program, see the Company's news release dated June 14, 2024.About GMG www.graphenemg.comGMG is a clean-technology company which seeks to offer energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene, including that manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process.GMG has developed a proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its 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 focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving paint), lubricants and fluids. 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 G+AI Batteries.For 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.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/249768 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Highlights (Unaudited relevant data for the six months ended 28 February 2025)- Revenue increased by 7.5% YoY to approximately RMB1,247.5 million;- Number of student enrolled up by 4.4%, against last corresponding period, to approximately 100,300;- Cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB2,070.8 million, ample liquidity;- Interim dividend 6.6 HK cents per share, dividend payout ratio 30%.HONG KONG, Apr 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) –  Edvantage Group Holdings Limited (“Edvantage Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 0382.HK) has announced its unaudited FY2025 Interim Results for the six months ended 28 February 2025 (the “Reporting Period”). With the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) giving it advantage in school operation, the Group continued to increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI), industry-education integration, internationalization, innovation and entrepreneurship, teaching team, and campus facilities, as such, strengthened its high-quality education brand.During the Reporting Period, the Group made revenue of approximately RMB1,247.5 million, a 7.5% increase against the last corresponding period. The increase was mainly attributable to the increase in student enrollment at the Group’s Huashang Vocational College and Urban Vocational College, as well as the rise in the average tuition fees at its schools in China. The Group’s cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB2,070.8 million, indicating of its ample liquidity. The number of students enrolled in the Group’s schools continued to climb year by year, reaching approximately 100,300, up by approximately 4.4% year-on-year. The Board of Directors recommended payment of an interim dividend of HK6.6 cents per share for the six months ended 28 February 2025, representing a dividend payout ratio of 30%, which is also marked as the Group’s 12th consecutive dividend payout since listing.From left to right: Ms. Liu Wenqi, Chief Operating Officer; Ms. Liu Yi Man, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Liu Yuk Tung, Chief Financial Officer.Increasing investment in high-quality education to build a world-renowned education brandThe Group has held fast to the educational philosophy of “building a century-old prestigious school and nurturing outstanding talents for China”, believing that strategic investment and visionary planning are crucial to developing a high-quality education brand. During the Reporting Period, the Group acquired the land use rights of three plots on the Jiangmen campus, giving it a solid foundation to continue to expand school capacity and accommodate future student growth. The Group also actively brought in industry experts and academic leaders and vigorously expanded its dual-qualified teaching team. Moreover, via overseas inclusive courses, expanding its international institutional cooperation network, and broadening teachers’ and students’ international horizon the Group has been facilitating overseas expansion of China’s vocational education.Closely following national policies and actively embracing educational reforms and vigorously developing “AI + talent training” and industry-education integrationIn the new era of AI deeply empowering education, the Group has adopted "AI + talent cultivation" as core strategy, comprehensively upgrading the education system by building intelligent education platform, introducing AI teaching assistants, AI general education courses, etc. The Group is also continuously strengthening the integration of industry and education, focusing on emerging fields such as AI, smart manufacturing, and the digital economy. Through collaborations with leading enterprises including Huawei, Baidu, and JD.com, the Group has established industry-specific colleges, workshops, and real-world corporate projects to ensure precise alignment with industry needs, as well as continuing to nurture highly-skilled talent for national strategic industries.Future ProspectsLooking ahead, open to opportunities of the industrial upgrade of the GBA and development of national strategic emerging industries, the Group will closely follow national policies and seize the “Golden 15-year window” for high-quality development in higher vocational education. It will actively align with talent demands of the GBA, flexibly optimize its academic program offerings, and continue to enhance education quality and strengthen its educational distinctiveness, striving to build a globally renowned education brand, while delivering long-term sustainable value to shareholders.About Edvantage Group Holdings LimitedEdvantage Group Holdings Limited (“Edvantage Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 0382.HK) is the largest private business higher education and vocational education group in the Greater Bay Area, and an early mover in education sector in pursuing international expansion, listed in Hong Kong Main Board on 16 July 2019. The total number of full-time student enrolments of the Group was approximately 100,300 as of 28 February 2025. Operated 9 private education institutions, namely, Guangzhou Huashang College (Applied Undergraduate), Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College (Higher Vocational Education) and Guangdong Huashang Technical School (Secondary Vocational Education) located in Guangdong Province, the PRC; Urban Vocational College of Sichuan (Higher Vocational Education) and Urban Technician College of Sichuan (Secondary Vocational Education) in Sichuan Province, the PRC; GBA Business School (GBABS) in Hong Kong, the PRC; Global Business College of Australia (GBCA) and Edvantage Institute Australia (EIA) in Australia; as well as Edvantage Institute (Singapore) (EIS) in the downtown of Singapore.While focusing on school operations, the Group also actively fulfil corporate social responsibility, extensively contributing to social welfare programmes including charity, poverty alleviation, education and revitalisation, in order to take the initiative in repaying society through action. Since its listing, the Group has made outstanding contributions in the field of ESG and has won the “Best ESG Innovation Award” from Zhitong Finance and the “Outstanding Enterprise for ESG Innovative Practice” from Gelonghui in 2024. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Apr 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TIME Interconnect Technology Limited (“TIME Interconnect”, Stock Code: 1729.HK, with its subsidiaries collectively referred to as the “Group”) , a leading manufacturer of cable assembly, digital cable, and server products, has recently announced its final results for the year ended 31 December 2024 is pleased to announce its final results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the “Current Year” or “FY2024”). The Group achieved record-breaking growth, driven by strategic expansions in high-margin sectors and excellent execution. During the FY2024, global economic growth experienced a notable slowdown, primarily due to persistently high borrowing costs, the gradual withdrawal of fiscal support, and heightened geo-economic fragmentation. These factors collectively exerted downward pressure on overall market demand. Moreover, cyclical imbalances among major economies began to stabilise, with economic activities gradually returning to potential levels. Amid this challenging macroeconomic landscape, the Group demonstrated agility and resilience by accelerating its business transformation and product upgrades. Notably, it capitalised on the surging demand for server and data centre infrastructure driven by the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), which remained a key growth engine and contributed to strong revenue performance in the data centre and specialty cable segments. For the Current Year, the Group recorded revenue amounting to HK$7,388.8 million, represented an increase of HK$2562.5 million or 53.1% as compared with HK$4,826.3 million for the Previous Year. Operating profit for the Current Year was HK$623.6 million, represented an increase of HK$190.2 million or 43.9%, as compared with HK$433.4 million for the Previous Year. The operating profit margin dropped slightly from 9.0% to 8.4% for the Current Year, primarily attributable to an increase in research and development expenditure. Net profit of the Current Year was HK$450.5 million, represented an increase of HK$172.9 million or 62.3%, as compared with HK$277.6 million for the Previous Year, with the net profit margin raised from 5.8% to 6.1% for the Current Year*. Basic earnings per share for the Current Year was HK23.2 cents as compared to the basic earnings per share of HK14.2 cents in the Previous Year. Business Review The Group’s turnover by market sector is as follows: Market SectorTurnover (HK$ million) Share of Turnover Year ended 31 December 2024Nine months ended 31 December 2023ChangesYear ended 31 December 2024Nine months ended 31 December 2023Cable assembly Data centre1,213.5 791.0 53.4% 16.4% 16.4% Telecommunication566.8 555.4 2.1% 7.7% 11.5% Medical equipment 816.6 258.0 216.5% 11.1% 5.3% Industrial equipment 29.2 24.4 19.7% 0.4% 0.5% Automotive 157.7 100.4 57.1% 2.1% 2.1% Digital cable  Networking cable 1,179.9 788.7 49.6% 16.0% 16.4% Specialty cable 237.0 77.0 207.8% 3.2% 1.6% Server 3,188.1 2,231.4 42.9% 43.1% 46.2% Total 7,388.8 4,826.3 53.1% 100% 100% Data centre sectorThe revenue of the data centre segment increased by HK$422.5 million to HK$1,213.5 million for the Current Year as compared to HK$791.0 million for the Previous Year. Benefiting from the surge in artificial intelligence and server upgrades, shipment levels remained strong during the FY2024, and the sector remained to be the highest revenue contributor in the cable assembly business. Telecommunication sectorRevenue from the telecommunication sector rose by HK$11.4 million to HK$566.8 million for the Current Year, compared to HK$555.4 million in the Previous Year. Although part of the production capacity has been shifted to data centre sector due to its order volume increased. But better margin orders of telecommunication sector have been retained to improve the product portfolio of overall cable assembly business. Medical equipment sectorDuring the Current Year, the Group paid more attention and efforts in the medical equipment cables business and continued to enhance its medical equipment customers base, as well as to strengthen its R&D capabilities. Benefited from the setup of two new plants last year, Time Kunshan and Time Jiangxi, and expanded production capacity and R&D capabilities for medical equipment cables products, the revenue of the medical equipment sector for the Current Year significantly increased to HK$816.6 million, representing a substantial rise of HK$558.6 million compared to HK$258.0 million for the Previous Year. The Group continued to increase investment in this sector, enhancing both production capacity and R&D capabilities. The Group expects that, with growing health awareness, demand for medical equipment will continue to rise. Industrial equipment sectorDespite the underperforming global economic recovery, and the pressures from high inflation and interest rates on economic activities, the revenue of the industrial equipment sector increased. The revenue rose from HK$24.4 million in the Previous Year to HK$29.2 million for the FY2024, representing an increase of 19.7%. Automotive sectorDespite the ongoing impact of geopolitics and the trade war, sales orders for automotive wire harness products remained at a relatively low level. However, the revenue of the automotive sector increased to HK$157.7 million for the Current Year, up by HK$57.3 million from HK$100.4 million in the Previous Year.  The Group still believes that the automotive wiring products can help the Group to provide its customers with a broader product portfolio, and to step into a new business sector by enriching the Group’s business portfolio and broadening its unique customer base, which can capture opportunities brought by the booming electric vehicle market. Additionally, the Group established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Linkz Cables Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. ("Linkz Mexico"), in Mexico, aiming to increase its market share outside China and Asia. Networking cable sectorEven a lot of negative factors, such as the divergences between countries, war, high interest rates, strong US dollar and high inflation, were remained exist, during the FY2024, overseas orders for the networking cable sector continued to improve, with revenue rising to HK$1,179.9 million, an increase of HK$391.2 million from HK$788.7 million in the Previous Year. The increase in copper prices reflects ongoing growth in market demand. Furthermore, the establishment of Linkz Mexico has helped enhance the Group's market share in the United States and Mexico. Specialty cable sectorDriven by the surge in demand for high-speed cables fuelled by artificial intelligence applications, the specialty cable sector experienced robust growth. Revenue for the sector increased significantly to HK$237.0 million for the FY2024, up by HK$160.0 million or 207.8% compared to HK$77.0 million in the Previous Year. The growth in high-speed cables also contributed to improved profit margins, further enhancing the Group's overall profitability. Server sectorDuring the Current Year, the revenue of the server sector grew significantly to HK$3,188.1 million, an increase of HK$956.7 million compared to HK$2,231.4 million in the Previous Year. Despite challenges in the first half of the year due to shortages in key component supplies, the Group worked very hard to find all the business solutions to cope with this situation. Finally, the supply of these key components has been resolved and the production has been resumed immediately, leading to a strong recovery in the second half. Continued strong demand for servers further drove business growth. ProspectDespite challenges in the macroeconomic environment, including global growth uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, the Group’s management remains confident in its future business development. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to embrace flexibility and continuous innovation, focusing on strengthening supply chain resilience, expanding international presence, and driving diversified business growth to ensure long-term development. In the FY2024, the Group has proactively expanded its overseas business with the establishment of Linkz Mexico, a wholly-owned subsidiary. The new factory is expected to commence full production within the year, primarily manufacturing digital cables and automotive wire harness products. This aligns with the "China-Plus-One" strategy, mitigating geopolitical risks and ensuring export stability. With the rapid growth in demand for electric vehicles, automotive wire harness products have become a key driver for the Group’s next phase of growth. Meanwhile, the acceleration of global 5G deployment, along with the normalisation of remote work and cloud applications, will continue to propel the Group’s growth in telecommunications cables and server solutions. In the server segment, the Group has successfully expanded its data centre product line through its JDM/ODM business model, continuously customising solutions to meet the needs of brand clients. Riding on the PRC government’s “channelling computing resources from the eastern areas to the western regions” initiative and leveraging Luxshare Group’s technological platform and market resources, the Group will further scale its data centre business and seize the significant market opportunities arising from the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing. In the medical technology sector, Dr. Cua Tin Yin Simon, the Group’s CEO, remains optimistic about the prospects， “In 2024, the Group further increased its investments, including a stake in a Japanese medical and healthcare company with a proven operational history of over 30 years. In addition, the Group invested in a UK-based startup with seven years of professional experience in haptics and virtual reality. This company has developed innovative wearable haptic technology capable of simulating weight, resistance, and assistive forces in virtual environments. With initial applications in digital health and fitness within the spatial computing space, the technology merges wellness, fitness, and gaming to optimise human performance—targeting the vast markets of gaming and neuromuscular rehabilitation. The Group believes that these strategic investments will allow it to leverage the companies’ technological expertise and create synergy in developing medical-related products, particularly in R&D, manufacturing, and global market expansion. In line with our expansion strategy, two new liaison offices—Time US and Time UK—have also been established to deepen our global business presence.” Additionally, in 2024, Dr. Cua facilitated the establishment of the Medical Engineering and Innovation Council under the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI), where he serves as Co-Chair alongside Chuang Tzu Hsiung, Chairman of both FHKI and the Hong Kong New Industrialisation Development Alliance. The council is dedicated to establish a medical engineering frontier tracking mechanism to deeply explore technology transformation and commercialization potential. Secondly, it constructs an integrated "Government-Industry-University-Research-Investment" collaborative platform, consolidating government policies, university R&D, clinical resources, and industrial capital. By establishing joint laboratories and rapid conversion channels, it accelerates the commercialization of scientific research outcomes. Simultaneously, the council strengthens cross-border cooperation by connecting global innovation networks, introducing international certification bodies and technology transfer platforms, assisting Hong Kong enterprises in overcoming overseas market access barriers, and establishing cross-border industry-university-research bases to reinforce the region's innovation hub status. Finally, it implements a full-cycle industry cultivation program, providing comprehensive support for start-ups from prototype development, regulatory certification, clinical trials to mass production. While promoting traditional industry transformation and global market expansion, it facilitates the formation of a complete ecosystem for Hong Kong's medical technology industry - "Research & Development - Conversion - Industrialization" - to address global health challenges and enhance international competitiveness. The Group believes that, while pursuing business growth, it is also essential to fulfill its corporate social responsibility by actively addressing social issues such as health, innovation, and industry upgrading. Moving forward, the Group will focus on high-potential areas, leveraging innovation, collaboration, and sustainability to strengthen its core competitiveness and position itself as a leading provider of network solutions and medical technology infrastructure, creating greater value for shareholders and society. Key Milestone - Establishment of the Medical Engineering and Innovation Council About TIME Interconnect Technology Limited TIME Interconnect Technology Limited is a well-established supplier of customised interconnect solutions with over 30 years’ experience in the industry. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong, and has manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, Suzhou, Jiangxi and Huizhou, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), Japan and Mexico. The Group currently manufactures and supplies a wide variety of copper & optical fiber cable assemblies, digital cable products and servers which are produced to the specifications and designs of its individual customer partners. Its products are used by a number of established PRC and international customers in a variety of market sectors, including telecommunication, data centre, industrial equipment, medical equipment, automotive wire harness, digital cable and server. This press release is disseminated by Bright Communications International Limited on behalf of TIME Interconnect Technology Limited. For further enquiries, please contact Bright Communications International Limited: Ms. Ashley KungTel: (852) 46371627Mob: (852) 6608 9927Email:ashley.kung@brightcommns.com*Note: The financial year end date of the Company has been changed from 31 March to 31 December in July 2023. For details, please refer to the Company’s announcement dated 24 July 2023. In view of this change, the consolidated financial statements of the Group cover the twelve-month period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 and the comparative figures cover the nine-month period from 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2023. It should be noted that the financial data presented herein are being compared with that for the nine-month period ended 31 December 2023. The difference in duration of the two financial periods should be considered when making year-on-year comparisons. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Apr 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – HighTide Therapeutics, Inc. (2511.HK), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of multifunctional multi-targeted therapies for chronic liver and metabolic diseases, announced today that it will present at the EASL Congress 2025, taking place from May 7-10, 2025 in Amsterdam. The presentations include post-hoc analyses of two Phase 2 clinical studies of berberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801), a gut-liver anti-inflammatory metabolic modulator, being developed for treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A third presentation will present preclinical results for rimtoregtide (HTD4010), a peptide derived from the Reg3a protein, in liver failure in mice.“Effects of Berberine Ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) in Patients with At-risk MASH and T2DM”(Presentation SAT-440, Poster Presentation, May 10, 8:30 AM CET)About the Abstract: Due to the ongoing unmet medical need, clinical development in MASH focuses on patients who are at a higher risk of disease progression and outcomes due to the presence of moderate to advanced fibrosis (defined as at-risk MASH). The purpose of this analysis was to assess the effects of HTD1801 in patients with at-risk MASH and T2DM as defined by baseline MRI cT1 >875 ms. Eighteen weeks of treatment with HTD1801 resulted in substantial improvements in key hepatic and cardiometabolic parameters in patients with at-risk MASH and compared to placebo, twice as many patients achieved a reduction in liver fat content (MRI-PDFF) or fibroinflammation (cT1) that have been associated with improvements in liver histology. These data are particularly insightful as HTD1801 continues to be evaluated in an ongoing paired biopsy study of patients with at-risk MASH and pre-diabetes or diabetes.“Effects of Berberine Ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) in Chinese Patients with T2DM and Presumed MASLD”(Presentation SAT-432, Poster Presentation, May 10, 8:30 AM CET)About the Abstract: T2DM typically coexists with other metabolic abnormalities such as hyperlipidemia, obesity, and MASH that can exacerbate T2DM and can lead to a worse prognosis with increased risk for mortality and cardiovascular outcomes. In a Phase 2 study in patients with T2DM, HTD1801 achieved the primary endpoint with a significant decrease in HbA1c. Based on the latest diagnostic criteria, it is likely that a substantial subgroup of the study may have had concurrent metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate the benefits of HTD1801 in patients with T2DM and MASLD identified by baseline controlled attenuation parameter values >288 dB/M (correlated to 5% liver fat content). HTD1801 treatment demonstrated both dose-dependent improvements in cardiometabolic and hepatic parameters in patients with T2DM and MASLD. These data suggest HTD1801 can comprehensively address metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors beyond glycemic control.“A Comparison of the Protective Effects of Rimtoregtide (HTD4010) and DUR-928 on Acute Liver Failure in Mice”(Presentation FRI-141, Poster Presentation, May 9, 8:30 AM CET)About the Abstract: The purpose of this study was 1) to test the potential protective effects of HTD4010 in an LPS-induced model mimicking acute liver failure in mice and 2) compare these effects to DUR-928, which is currently in late-stage development for the treatment of alcohol-associated hepatitis. In an LPS-induced mouse model mimicking acute liver failure, HTD4010 resulted in significant improvement in survival rates (greater than 2-fold) compared to the model control.  These protective effects of HTD4010 were significantly greater than DUR-928.  These findings provide evidence that HTD4010 may have a beneficial effect on acute liver conditions including alcohol-associated hepatitis and other acute-inflammatory-related conditions.About Berberine UrsodeoxycholateBerberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) is an orally delivered, gut-liver anti-inflammatory metabolic modulator being developed for the treatment of metabolic and digestive diseases. HTD1801, an ionic salt of berberine and ursodeoxycholate, is a new molecular entity with a unique dual mechanism of action: AMP kinase activation and NLRP3 inflammasome inhibition. These two key mechanistic pathways have been associated with improvements in insulin resistance, glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism, and hepatic inflammation, potentially providing a comprehensive treatment platform for the multifaceted nature of complex metabolic diseases. HTD1801 is being developed for multiple indications. HTD1801 met the primary endpoint in two Phase 3 clinical trials in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), demonstrating a clinically meaningful effect on HbA1c. In both trials, key secondary endpoints were achieved, suggesting multiple advantages of HTD1801 including improvement in cardiometabolic risk indicators. In addition to T2DM, HTD1801 efficacy in treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) has been demonstrated in a Phase 2a clinical trial, and a global multicenter Phase 2b trial assessing the histologic benefit of HTD1801 is currently ongoing, with topline results expected in 2025.About RimtoregtideRimtoregtide (HTD4010) is a clinical-stage compound in development for acute inflammatory-related indications including alcoholic hepatitis (AH). It is a peptide derived from the Reg3a protein with immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects. HTD4010 has been evaluated in animal models of acute pancreatitis and acute liver failure, where protective effects were observed. A completed Phase 1 clinical trial of HTD4010 in healthy subjects demonstrated a favorable safety profile. AH is caused by chronic heavy alcohol abuse or a sudden, drastic increase in alcohol consumption. It is characterized by severe inflammation and, ultimately, liver failure and death. There is currently no approved treatment for AH and only a few drug candidates are in clinical development. The current standard of care focuses on symptom management, including abstinence, treating inflammation and providing nutrition.About HighTide TherapeuticsHighTide Therapeutics, Inc. (Stock Code: 2511.HK) is a globally integrated biopharmaceutical company focusing on the discovery and development of first-in-class multifunctional, multi-targeted therapies with poly-indication potential across metabolic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. HighTide is currently developing several clinical assets and associated global intellectual property rights, and advancing multiple mid-to-late-stage clinical trials including therapies for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). Berberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801), HighTide’s lead drug candidate, received Fast Track designation from the United States Food and Drug Administration for both MASH and PSC and Orphan Drug designation for PSC. HTD1801 has been included in the National Major New Drug Innovation Program under the 13th Five-Year Plan for Major Technology Project in China.For more information, please visit www.hightidetx.comContact: pr@hightidetx.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

JAKARTA, Apr 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - South East Asia’s first premium service airline, PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri, is further strengthening its presence in Singapore by increasing the frequency of its scheduled flights for the Jakarta – Singapore route to two times daily from today.This announcement comes barely a month after TransNusa successfully launch scheduled flights to Perth from its base in Bali.TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that TransNusa has plans to further strengthen its network connectivity this year.In line with this, TransNusa launched its second daily flight to Singapore today. The additional flight, 8B 153, departed at 12.10pm from the Terminal 3 Soekarno – Hatta International Airport and arrived Singapore Changi Airport at 14.40pm today. While its additional flight, 8B 154, departed Changi Airport at 15.30pm and arrived at the Soekarno – Hatta International Airport at 16.20pm.“TransNusa will continue to operate the current scheduled flight, 8B 151, which depart Soekarno – Hatta International Airport at 07.55am and arrive at 10.45am at the Changi Airport,” Datuk Bernard said, adding that the current flight, 8B 152, depart Changi Airport at 11.45am and arrive in Jakarta at 12.30pm.TransNusa has been consistently achieving milestones since the introduction of a new top management led by aviation veteran, Datuk Bernard Francis. The airline, which introduced its first international flight on April 14, 2023, has expanding its wings from South East Asia to the Asia Pacific region within a short span of 2 years.Datuk Bernard attributes the airline’s successes and accelerated growth within the last 24 months to their customised business model and the vastly experienced management team.Datuk Bernard stressed that for its international flights, TransNusa not only provide premium services with competitive ticket prices, but the airline also has attractive product bundles called SEAT, SEAT-PLUS and FLEXI-PRO."Our passengers will enjoy check-in baggage of between 20kgs to 30 kgs, depending on the product purchased,” Datuk Bernard said, explaining that the baggage offering was over and above the 7kgs limit offered as a passenger’s hand carry.“For the highest package, FLEXI-PRO, we provide more complete services such as free baggage 30kgs, free to choose seats, free food, and drinks, priority at check-in and boarding. In addition, TransNusa also provides its FLEXI-PRO passengers with the ability to be able to change their flight schedule without restrictions and obtain refund when needed.”TransNusa, which aims to ensure its passengers travel with ease and comfort, has also configured their A320s with a 174-seat configuration, which allows for passengers to enjoy about 30 inches of legroom, comparable to the experience passengers would get in a full-service airline."We are committed to providing affordable and competitive ticket prices, while still providing premium services to our customers.” said Datuk Bernard, adding that the ticket price for the Jakarta – Singapore route starts from as low as SGD52 (USD40).DATUK BERNARD FRANCIS… TransNusa to focus on strengthening network connectivityTransNusa, A Short HistoryTransNusa, which had to close it business operation in September 2020 due to impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the aviation industry, started operations again after injection of new shareholders and a new management team led by aviation expert, Datuk Bernard, in October 2022.Within 6 months, the airline introduced its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur and celebrated its first-year anniversary for this route on April 14, 2024.“When we re-launched TransNusa in October 2022, we started from the bottom again. Everything was new because the pandemic had disrupted the aviation business operations boundaries. As such we re-created and customised our business operations and strategy model of being the first Premium Service Carrier based on the post-pandemic scenario,” Datuk Bernard explained.TransNusa launched its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur in April, 2023, followed by the Jakarta – Singapore route on November 20, 2023. After which, the airline successfully launched three more new international routes by the end of 2023. TransNusa’s aggressive international growth strategy combined with its domestic business operations approach has enabled the airline to experience strategic growth in the last two years.Since the takeover of new shareholders and the injection of a new management team, TransNusa has been making headlines in Malaysia, Singapore, China and Australia with news of being the first airline in Indonesia and the world to develop and introduce a new domestic route connecting Bali and Manado. TransNusa also became the second Indonesian airline to receive approval to fly to China.About TransNusaEstablished in 2005, TransNusa started its operation by providing chartered flights. It began its commercial flights in 2011. After ceasing operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, TransNusa relaunched itself in 2021 as a low-cost airline in its domestic market. In 2023, TransNusa introduced a new business model making it the first Premium Service Airline in the region. The new business model will apply only to its international routes. TransNusa introduced its first international route in April this year. The airline introduced its Jakarta – Kuala Lumpur round trip route and had its maiden flight on April 14. The airline is currently based in Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.Passengers can book their flights on the TransNusa website (www.transnusa.co.id), through authorized travel agents in Singapore and Indonesia, or by contacting the airline's customer service centre at, +62216310888. For the Singaporean market, passengers can contact TransNusa’s General Sales Agent, Chariot Travels Pte Ltd, at +65 86602719.Media ContactTrina Thomas Rajtrina@myqaseh.org+60124992672 (watsapp) Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- Results from the first patient cohort (N=5) of an open-label proof of concept academic study with low-dose IL-2 and CTLA4-Ig demonstrated a rapid and durable statistically significant increase in the number and suppressive function of Tregs compared to baseline values. - Clinically, patients with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) demonstrated minimal to no cognitive decline throughout the study period. Treatment was well tolerated, no serious adverse events were reported, and all 5 patients completed the study.Houston, TX, Apr 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: COYA) (“Coya” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing biologics intended to enhance regulatory T cell (Treg) function announced positive interim results of an investigator-initiated proof of concept open-label study with low-dose IL-2 and CTLA4-Ig combination treatment in patients with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). The study is led by Dr. Alireza Faridar and Dr. Stanley Appel at the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute (Houston, TX) with funding from The Peggy and Gary Edwards Endowment Fund. Study patients received subcutaneously administered CTLA4-Ig, followed by a 5-day course of low-dose IL-2 every four weeks, for a total of 22 weeks of dosing and follow-up. The study aims to enroll up to 10 patients, and these interim results include data from the first 5 patients with mild to moderate FTD who have completed the full course of treatment.Dr. Arun Swaminathan, Coya’s Chief Executive Officer followed: “The results thus far are consistent with previously published encouraging data from an open-label investigator-initiated study of patients with ALS treated with low-dose IL-2/CTLA4-Ig.  This interim data in FTD provides us further confidence of our approach to target and enhance Treg biology to address devastating neurodegenerative diseases including ALS and FTD”.Previous biomarker data presented by the Company demonstrated that FTD patients exhibit a compromised immunosuppressive function of regulatory T cells (Tregs), along with increased peripheral levels of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, dysregulation of monocytes, and systemic activation of the inflammatory cascade, supporting the critical role of the immune system in the pathophysiology of FTD.One previous study showed that a cohort of 68 patients with FTD worsened by an average of 3.57 points over a 12-month period per the Clinical Dementia Rating - Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (CDR‐FTLD) scale (Knopman et al. Brain 2008; 131(11): 2957-2968). In addition, patients with FTD typically have shorter survival times and more rapid rates of cognitive and functional decline compared to patients with Alzheimer’s disease (Rascovsky et al. Neurology 2005; 65(3): 397-403).Dr. Fred Grossman, Coya’s Chief Medical Officer stated: “We are excited with the results observed in this initial group of patients with this proof-of-concept study.  We believe that the increase in Treg numbers and suppressive function, with subsequent anti-inflammatory biological activity still to be evaluated, underscores the potential for this low-dose IL-2/CTLA4-Ig combination to be further studied as a therapy for FTD, for which there are no currently approved treatments.”Summary of Interim Study Results      Overall, treatment with low-dose IL-2 and CTLA4-Ig was well tolerated.  All 5 patients enrolled in the first cohort completed the study and received the investigational treatment as planned.  The most common adverse events were mild injection site reactions. No serious adverse events were reported.Treg numbers and suppressive function increased after the first treatment cycle (p < 0.01 and p < 0.05, respectively, and remained at higher significant levels throughout the treatment period.Clinical functional assessments were performed in all patients at pre-specified timepoints over the course of the study using validated tools, including the Clinical Dementia Rating - Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (CDR‐FTLD) scale, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale, and the Progressive Aphasia Severity Scale (PASS).  Results of the functional tests show that, on average, these five FTD patients treated with low-dose IL-2 and CTLA4-Ig combination exhibited minimal to no cognitive decline over the course of the study, compared to pre-treatment values.The Company intends to publish and/or present more comprehensive data in a future peer-reviewed meeting and/or publication.About Frontotemporal DementiaFrontotemporal dementia (FTD) refers to a group of neurodegenerative disorders characterized by altered behavior and language, with a progressive decline in executive function.1 FTD affects an estimated 30,000 Americans.2 FTD is categorized clinically into various subtypes; the main three include behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia and two language variants, semantic dementia (also known as semantic variant primary progressive aphasia) and progressive non-fluent aphasia (also known as non-fluent variant primary progressive aphasia).  It's a presenile dementia, meaning it can occur in younger individuals, often between the ages of 45 and 64. The average age of onset is 58, with an average survival time of 7.5 years.1,2References1. Knopman et al. Development of methodology for conducting clinical trials in frontotemporal lobar degeneration. Brain 2008; 131(11): 2957-29682. Rascovsky et al. Rate of progression differs in frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer disease. Neurology 2005; 65(3): 397-403About Coya Therapeutics, Inc.Headquartered in Houston, TX, Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: COYA) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing proprietary treatments focused on the biology and potential therapeutic advantages of regulatory T cells (“Tregs”) to target systemic inflammation and neuroinflammation. Dysfunctional Tregs underlie numerous conditions, including neurodegenerative, metabolic, and autoimmune diseases, and this cellular dysfunction may lead to sustained inflammation and oxidative stress resulting in lack of homeostasis of the immune system.Coya’s investigational product candidate pipeline leverages multiple therapeutic modalities aimed at restoring the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory functions of Tregs. Coya’s therapeutic platforms include Treg-enhancing biologics, Treg-derived exosomes, and autologous Treg cell therapy.COYA 302 is a combination treatment comprised of low-dose IL-2 and CTLA4-Ig is an investigational therapy with a dual immunomodulatory mechanism of action intended to enhance the anti-inflammatory function of Tregs and suppress the inflammation produced by activated monocytes and macrophages. Coya is developing COYA 302 for the treatment of fatal neurogenerative diseases characterized by chronic inflammation and Treg dysfunction.For more information about Coya, please visit www.coyatherapeutics.com Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains “forward-looking” statements that are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this presentation, including information concerning our current and future financial performance, business plans and objectives, current and future clinical and preclinical development activities, timing and success of our ongoing and planned clinical trials and related data, the timing of announcements, updates and results of our clinical trials and related data, our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval, the potential therapeutic benefits and economic value of our product candidates, competitive position, industry environment and potential market opportunities. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors including, but not limited to, those related to risks associated with the success, cost and timing of our product candidate development activities and ongoing and planned clinical trials; our plans to develop and commercialize targeted therapeutics; the progress of patient enrollment and dosing in our preclinical or clinical trials; the ability of our product candidates to achieve applicable endpoints in the clinical trials; the safety profile of our product candidates; the potential for data from our clinical trials to support a marketing application, as well as the timing of these events; our ability to obtain funding for our operations; development and commercialization of our product candidates; the timing of and our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals; the rate and degree of market acceptance and clinical utility of our product candidates; the size and growth potential of the markets for our product candidates, and our ability to serve those markets; our commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy; future agreements with third parties in connection with the commercialization of our product candidates; our expectations regarding our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection; our dependence on third party manufacturers; the success of competing therapies or products that are or may become available; our ability to attract and retain key scientific or management personnel; our ability to identify additional product candidates with significant commercial potential consistent with our commercial objectives; ; and our estimates regarding expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and needs for additional financing.We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks may emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed herein may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Although our management believes that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance or events and circumstances described in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.Investor Contact:David Snyder, CFOdavid@coyatherapeutics.com CORE IRBret Shapirobrets@coreir.com 561-479-8566Media ContactsFor Coya Therapeutics:Kati Waldenburgmedia@coyatherapeutics.com212-655-0924 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Apr 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Mooreast Holdings Ltd. (“Mooreast” or the “Company”), and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) wishes to provide an update on several recent developments: Completion of Multi-Buoy Mooring Upgrade Project at Gulf of ThailandFurther to the Company’s announcement dated 12 November 2024, Mooreast wishes to update that the project to upgrade a multi-buoy mooring (“MBM”) system off the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand was completed recently. The Group expects to recognise approximately S$8.8 million for this project in the first half of the financial year ending 31 December 2025 (“1H2025”).The successful completion underscores the Group’s capabilities to handle sizeable mooring projects within the oil and gas (“O&G”) industry. Orders related to the O&G sector had been building up in 2H2024, and have continued to gain momentum in the first four months of FY2025. Even with the delivery of the MBM project, current orders at hand are at least equal to those at the end of FY2024. Accordingly, the Group expects revenue in 1H2025 to exceed the S$13.7 million recorded in 1H2024.       Additionally, the Group does not expect that the administrative and other operating expenses to increase significantly in FY2025 given that the current staffing is sufficient to support operations and business development in the near term and the absence of fees for professional services rendered to support the Group’s business repositioning efforts in FY2024. Management is actively reviewing and implementing cost control measures to improve overall cost efficiency and profitability moving forward.Update on Floating Wind Energy Projects in Europe and North AsiaOn 1 January 2025, Mr. Eirik Ellingsen (“Mr. Ellingsen”), a Norwegian with deep experience in the offshore and marine sector, was appointed Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). In the last four months, he has been working closely with Mr. Sim Koon Lam (“Mr Sim”), the founder, Executive Director and Deputy Chairman, on business development strategies amid an increase in commercialisation of floating wind energy projects worldwide.Mr. Ellingsen has been actively engaging players involved in floating wind energy projects in Europe and North Asia, and participated in the WindEurope conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, earlier this month. While the ‘first wave’ of implementation – involving largely demonstration and precommercial projects – had been delayed by the supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry has clearly advanced to the ‘second wave’ – commercialisation at scale. With the progress toward commercialisation, the Environmental Resources Management’s “Q3 2024 Global Offshore Wind Market Update" reported over 390 GW of floating wind projects in various planning and development stages. Compared to 50-100 megawatts (“MW”) typical at pre-commercialisation, the latter involves projects of at least 500 MW each. Many of these projects are reaching the final investment decision (“FID”) phase in 2026 and 2027. These include multigigawatt (“GW”) scale projects which can contribute substantially to the growth of offshore wind capacity globally. Typically, mooring and rigging solutions, including anchors, chains, and ropes, account for between 5% to 10% of the total value of each floating wind energy project.           Approximately 5.5 GW of floating wind capacity is expected to reach FID in the next 24-36 months. Of this, about two-thirds involve projects in Europe, including those in the North Sea, while a third will come from North Asia. These projects may be deemed as the addressable market of Mooreast. As the Group is currently not targeting U.S. floating wind energy projects, it is not subject to U.S. Government tariffs for its products. Already, Mooreast is working closely with these projects and has indicated its component costings. As these progress to full implementation, developers and partners are looking for a reliable manufacturer capable of handling the large volumes of anchors and mooring components required for these large-scale projects. The Group believes it is uniquely positioned, given its status as Asia’s only ultra-high power anchor designer and manufacturer and its global footprint. Mooreast recently opened new offices in Taiwan and Malaysia in June and July 2024, respectively, expanding its presence in the Asian region.The Group continues to assess the ability of its present facility at 51 Shipyard Road in Singapore to handle production of anchors and components as these projects advance to formal tender, noting that developers have indicated suppliers would need to demonstrate beforehand sufficient capacity to handle the indicative volume. Should such orders escalate beyond the current capacity of the existing yard, Mooreast would need to explore access to additional capacity. Meanwhile, the Company continues to develop its supply chain to better serve its customers globally. The Company will provide updates to shareholders as and when there are material developments regarding floating renewable energy projects. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD MOOREAST HOLDINGS LTD.Mr Eirik Ellingsen Chief Executive Officer23 April 2025This announcement has been reviewed by the Company’s sponsor, UOB Kay Hian Private Limited (the “Sponsor”). This announcement has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) and the SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement.  The contact person for the Sponsor is Mr Lance Tan, Senior Vice President, 8 Anthony Road, #01-01, Singapore 229957, telephone (65) 6590 6881. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Apr 23, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – On 22 April, Earth Day, an electrifying cycling event was held across Guangdong and Macau. Batch Bicycles and Hyatt Place Zhuhai jointly organised Ride Macao, an event to explore the country on wheels and celebrate Earth's Day with green travel.In today’s fast-paced city life, people are often busy with work and various affairs that they gradually leave nature and sports behind. The Ride Macao event was designed to break this shackle and spread the values of living green, protecting the environment and the cycling lifestyle to everyone.Starting from Hyatt Place Zhuhai and arriving at Hengqin Port, the carefully planned route combined the picturesque natural scenery and unique cityscape along the way with the ease of cruising through customs. Riders enjoyed the magnificent view of the sea and sky during the journey while also experiencing the unique charm of the blend of history and modernity found along the streets and lanes of Macau. This was not only a long-distance ride, but also a deep dialogue with the earth to embrace green living.Ride Macau by Batch Bicycles (a brand of Covation)Batch Bicycles Products DisplayBatch Bicycles is a global brand of Covation Holdings Limited (Covation). Covation is a global holding company headquartered in Hong Kong. Covation's vision of consumer-centric innovation is driven by its diverse portfolio of outdoor brands, including Huffy, Niner Bikes, Batch Bicycles, Royce Union, VAAST and Buzz E-Bikes, which are available to consumers in more than 50 countries and territories around the world through an extensive global distribution network.  The company ships more than 5 million bicycles annually. Covation holds a wide-ranging licensing portfolio with world-class partners such as Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, National Geographic, Ford, Nickelodeon, Hasbro, and Panama Jack. The vast distribution network includes leading global retailers such as Walmart, Amazon, Target, Swire, Big W, Academy, Argos, Smyths, and many other international outlets.The mission of Batch Bicycles is to 'make cycling easier'. With a wide range of products including mountain bikes for conquering mountains, road bikes for riding the pavement, gravel bikes and cycling equipment specially designed for teenagers. Batch Bicycles are designed to provide cycling enthusiasts around the world with a comfortable and smooth cycling experience through innovative designs and high-quality configurations. The Macao Ride is a vivid manifestation of Batch Bicycles brand philosophy to make cycling easier and encourage people to venture out of the concrete city to explore the world and embrace nature through cycling. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Key Highlights:- Green jobs in Singapore show 27% year-on-year growth with 12% month-on-month increase in March '25- Engineering, Construction & Infrastructure sector leads sustainability hiring with 29% share of green jobs- Consulting & Strategy sector accounts for 11% of sustainability-focused positions- ESG Analyst emerges as the role with the highest growth in demand 28% year-on-year - Singapore's green job sector projected to grow by 11% in 2025SINGAPORE, Apr 23, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Jobs platform, foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), today published the foundit Earth Day Special Singapore Report as part of the foundit Insights Tracker (fit). The report highlights significant growth in sustainability-driven hiring across Singapore's employment landscape.The tracker reveals an overall year-on-year (YoY) growth of 27% in green jobs, with a positive month-on-month (MoM) increase of 12% in March 2025, building on the 17% growth seen in February."Singapore’s green job market is witnessing remarkable growth," said V Suresh, CEO of foundit. "Our Earth Day Special report reveals a 27% year-on-year surge in green job opportunities, underscoring the nation’s steadfast commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Pivotal sectors such as Engineering, Construction, and Sustainable Finance are spearheading this transition, driving substantial and lasting impact. This upward trend not only mirrors the evolving demands of the labour market but also resonates strongly with the objectives of Singapore’s Green Plan 2030, reaffirming sustainability as a cornerstone of the country’s long-term economic vision.”Engineering, Construction and Consulting sectors lead sustainability hiringThe Engineering, Construction & Infrastructure sector has emerged as the frontrunner in sustainability-focused hiring, accounting for 29% of all green job opportunities across monitored industries. This dominance reflects Singapore's commitment to eco-friendly urban development and sustainable infrastructure projects. Representing 11% of green job postings, the Consulting & Strategy sector is gaining momentum, driven by growing demand for sustainability consultants and environmental strategists as organisations integrate ESG frameworks into their operations.Education and Manufacturing & Production sectors each contribute 7% of sustainability-focused positions, highlighting increased focus on workforce reskilling and the transition toward cleaner production practices.Energy and Research & Technology sectors each account for 6% of green job opportunities, supporting innovations in renewables, green hydrogen, and sustainable R&D initiatives across Singapore.ESG and Renewable Energy professionals lead demand among sustainability rolesIn terms of sustainability-focused roles, ESG Analysts witnessed the highest growth with a 28% year-on-year increase, underscoring the rising importance of environmental, social, and governance considerations in business operations.Sustainability Consultants followed closely with 24% year-on-year growth, while Renewable Energy Engineers showed strong demand with 22% year-on-year growth, reflecting Singapore's push toward clean energy alternatives.Other high-growth roles include Green Supply Chain Managers (+19%), Environmental Policy Officers (+16%), Carbon Credit Analysts (+14%), and Climate Risk Specialists (+13%), indicating broad demand across sustainability functions.The report highlights evolving skill requirements, with employers increasingly seeking cross-functional expertise that blends engineering, finance, policy, and digital proficiency to meet regulatory and ESG expectations.Looking ahead, the green job sector in Singapore is projected to grow by 11% in 2025, with renewable energy, electric mobility, and green infrastructure identified as key growth drivers.The foundit Insights Tracker is a comprehensive monthly analysis of online job posting activity conducted by jobs platform, foundit. Based on a real-time review of millions of employer job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of online career outlets, the foundit Insights Tracker (FIT) presents a snapshot of employer online recruitment activity nationwide.About foundit - APAC & Middle Eastfoundit, formerly Monster (APAC & ME), is Asia’s leading jobs and talent platform offering comprehensive employment solutions to recruiters and job seekers across APAC & ME. In addition to its innovative AI-powered job search, foundit offers e-learning, assessments, and services related to resume creation and interview preparation. foundit has connected over 120 million job seekers across 18 countries with the right job roles and upskilling opportunities. Over the last two decades, the company has been a leader in the world of recruitment solutions and has launched cutting-edge tools to give recruiters access to passive candidates in addition to active ones. With its advanced technology, foundit is efficiently bridging the talent gap across industry verticals, experience levels, and geographies.Today, foundit is committed to enabling and connecting the right talent with the right opportunities by harnessing the power of deep tech to sharpen hyper-personalised job searches and offer precision hiring.To learn more about, foundit in APAC & Gulf, visit: www.foundit.sg |www.foundit.com.ph | www.foundit.my | www.foundit.in | www.founditgulf.com | http://www.foundit.hk | www.foundit.id For media inquiries or further information, please contactNamrata SharmaNamrata.sharma@adfactorspr.comContact number - +65 81383034 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

WATERLOO, ONTARIO, Apr 23, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Axibo Inc., a Waterloo-based robotics innovator celebrated for its groundbreaking 4D volumetric capture technologies and serving customers like Netflix and Apple, today announced a $12 million funding round. This investment includes $11 million from prominent external investors and an additional $1 million from Axibo's founders Anoop Gadhrri, Sohaib Al-Emara, and Reiner Schmidt, whose passion for robotics began back in 2019 with their university's first autonomous vehicle. The funding launches Axibo's ambitious new division dedicated to advanced humanoid robotics.Axibo FoundersWith a track record of thousands of cinema robots delivered internationally, Axibo will now be leveraging Waterloo's exceptional AI, robotics, and precision engineering talent to spearhead advancements in humanoid robotics."We see humanoid robots as the next major milestone in productivity since the Industrial Revolution," said Anoop Gadhrri, co-founder and CEO of Axibo. "Canada is exceptionally well-positioned with its talent and resources. Our commitment is to drive this forward, placing Canada prominently on the global robotics stage."Axibo is actively seeking visionary engineers passionate about developing unprecedented technologies and shaping the global future of humanoid robotics. Early team members will not only create groundbreaking prototypes but directly contribute to substantial societal advancements through robots engineered for safe and intelligent integration into healthcare, logistics, industrial automation, and personal assistance. By fostering an innovation-driven culture emphasizing rapid prototyping and autonomy, Axibo empowers its engineers to experiment freely and iterate swiftly."We envision a future where every household benefits from humanoid robotics," Gadhrri emphasized. "Axibo's technology aims to significantly elevate productivity and everyday life across Canada and beyond."The company's immediate milestones include accelerating proprietary manufacturing processes, expanding its engineering and AI teams, and advancing capabilities in robot autonomy and dexterity. The new division's first robot prototype, temporarily code-named "T.E.B.", will debut in early 2026, demonstrating advanced agility and intelligence.If you're ready to build what's next in robotics, Axibo invites you to join the pioneering team positioning Canada at the global forefront of robotics innovation.To learn more or apply, visit axibo.ai.Contact InformationAnoop GadhrriCEOanoop@axibo.com6476675999SOURCE: Axibo Inc.Related Images Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.