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- The 3rd InnoEX and 21st Spring Electronics Fair concluded successfully today, attracting some 88,000 buyers from 148 countries and regions.- One of the highlights of this year's InnoEX were the low-altitude economic solutions, which generated significant interest and attracted enquiries and business discussions from global buyers, including those from emerging markets.- Over half of InnoEX and Spring Electronics Fair respondents intend to expand into emerging markets, including ASEAN, Mainland China and the Middle East.- 40% survey respondents at the Spring Electronics Fair expect their overall sales to increase in the next one to two years, while half of all respondents are confident that they can maintain the current level.HONG KONG, Apr 16, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 3rd InnoEX, co-organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), alongside the 21st HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), concluded successfully today. The four-day exhibitions attracted some 88,000 buyers from 148 countries and regions.  Apart from local visitors, the fairs welcomed buyers mainly from Mainland China, India, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said, “As the two core events of the Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BIT Week), InnoEX and the Spring Electronics Fair attracted some 88,000 visitors from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas. By showcasing the latest smart solutions and R&D achievements to international buyers, exhibitors initiated numerous regional business collaborations and discussions, while exploring new markets successfully. The exhibitions further advanced Hong Kong's development as an international I&T hub and reinforced its status as a global trade centre, demonstrating Hong Kong's advantages of connecting with both the Mainland and the world.”This year's InnoEX focused on five major technology areas, namely the low-altitude economy, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and smart mobility, aiming to address pain points for both large and small and medium-sized enterprises and bring new development opportunities for them. Among the technology solutions, the low-altitude economy was particularly popular, attracting the attention of many buyers.InnoEX brought together the latest innovative R&D and solutions from around the world. The Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, set up by the Digital Policy Office, had over a hundred I&T achievements closely related to the lives of citizens, including I&T solutions from 20 government bureaux and departments, and award-winning solutions from multiple I&T competitions.In addition, there were multiple local pavilions, 17 pavilions from 16 provinces and municipalities in the Mainland, and overseas pavilions, including from Canada and the United Kingdom, the French 'So French So Innovative' pavilion, and the Smart Cities Council from Australia. The fair also attracted tertiary institutions and big companies which participated as independent exhibitors, including China Mobile Hong Kong, Huawei, IBM, and more. The exhibitors showcased their technological solutions in different fields and successfully attracted many buyers to discuss cooperation.Exhibitors expand into new markets while buyers actively sourceZeng Quanhong, Manager of Marketing Department, Vertaxi, stated that the company showcased its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at InnoEX, establishing relationships with some 30 potential buyers from ASEAN, Canada, Europe, India, UAE, and Hong Kong. "InnoEX is a quality platform with high foot traffic which has broadened our horizons. For example, after communicating with buyers from Thailand, we learned that the aircraft could be applied to local tourism services in Thailand, helping us explore new markets. Our participation this year was very successful, and we will definitely return next year."Australian buyer Spacious Property Development Group (Spacious) looked for technologies that can help reduce hotel operating costs at InnoEX, and was particularly interested in automated delivery robots, cleaning robots, and vending machines offered by exhibitors from Mainland China and Hong Kong respectively. Angela Liang, Managing Director of Spacious, said, "InnoEX provided us with an excellent opportunity to introduce innovative technologies to the Australian market, especially now that the United States has increased tariffs, prompting suppliers around the world to actively explore other new markets."In addition, some exhibitors successfully established important partnerships through InnoEX. Among them, Philippine buyer Digital Pilipinas and International Digital Economies Association signed a distribution agreement with the United Kingdom’s exhibitor Unifi.id to introduce Unifi.id's smart card system for buildings to the Philippines, with hopes of expanding into other emerging markets in the future. Xi’an Meinan Biotechnology Co. Ltd also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with H & Y Building Decoration Electrical Engineering (HK). The partnership aims to enhance the quality of construction projects in Hong Kong and internationally by utilising Meinan’s waterproof mortar technology, promoting sustainable development.The Spring Electronics Fair showcased a variety of products, focusing on products and solutions in the fields of smart home, health tech and wearable devices and the exhibition attracted buyers from around the world and helped exhibitors expand into new markets. Many companies launched new products at the Electronics Fair, including Guangzhou’s Havit Technology, which introduced a hat with headphone functionality utilising air conduction technology and a patented design. Qingdao’s Thunderobot Technology, a subsidiary of Haier Group, made its debut in Asia outside of Mainland China with its smart glasses.At the fair, Shenzhen Antop Technology Co. from Mainland China, showcased air purifiers designed for households with pets. The company's International Business Development Manager, Bojia Yang, said, "In the past, the US market accounted for over 80% of our business. With the increase in US tariffs, we are actively expanding our global operations and exploring new markets, targeting Asia, Europe, and South America. We have made contact with many potential buyers from India and South America at the exhibition, and in the first two days, we received about 50 potential leads, with at least one third showing significant collaboration potential." The company is also discussing a contract for an order valued at approximately USD2.5 million.Additionally, Hong Kong medical technology exhibitor CYBERMED, is currently discussing business deals with two buyers from Mainland China and the Middle East, with each order valued at approximately USD200,000.American buyer DeWalt Mobile Solutions, which produces and sells mobile phone accessories, sourced products at Spring Electronics Fair. Its Director of International Operation, Danny Lo, said, "We are a leading brand in the US and plan to purchase products worth USD500,000 to USD1 million at the electronics fair. Face-to-face communication with suppliers during this crucial sourcing time and discuss business in response to the tariff situations with them was especially important for us."Four thematic days to explore the latest industry developments, with industry leaders sharing their insightsDuring InnoEX and Spring Electronics Fair, several conferences and seminars focused on hot technology topics were held, including the Tech-Driven Industry and Economy Conference, powered by the HKSAR Government's Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, which brought together government officials from various countries and regions to discuss how policy measures can promote industrial development. Participants also shared successful policy measures and emerging trends in various countries.Talent is crucial to promoting the development of the I&T ecosystem and, this year, InnoEX and the Spring Electronics Fair jointly hosted “Exhibitors Meet Talents” to assist exhibitors in recruiting professionals and attract people who were interested in exploring job opportunities and engage with employers in the I&T industry.Half of respondents intend to expand into emerging marketsTo further understand the development trends of the I&T and electronics industries, HKTDC appointed an independent survey agency to interview 315 InnoEX and 642 Spring Electronics Fair exhibitors and buyers during the exhibitions. The key results are  as follows:InnoEX and Spring Electronics Fair- 50.7% of respondents from InnoEX and Spring Electronics Fair expressed their intention to expand into emerging markets, including ASEAN countries, Mainland China and the Middle East.InnoEX- 33% of respondents believe that the greatest strength of Hong Kong's innovation and technology sector is its unique position as an intermediary between the world and Mainland China. This s followed by having a highly skilled and multicultural talent pool (25.1%) and a robust and efficient financial market (24.6%).- 68.8% of surveyed Hong Kong exhibitors believe that FinTech is the strongest and most advantageous field of I&T in Hong Kong, followed by Smart Cities (18.2%).Spring Electronics Fair- 40% of respondents expect their companies’ overall sales to increase in the next one to two years. Additionally, 50.5% expect to maintain the current overall sales figures, while less than 10% anticipate a decline.- Nearly 30% of respondents believe that compared to traditional electronic products and household appliances, consumers are willing to pay a premium of 21% to 30% more for products that are compatible with smart home or AI applications.In addition, the 2nd Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference brought together top experts, including Nobel Prize winning scholars, to discuss various innovation and science fields. The World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit, held in Hong Kong for the first time, also attracted nearly a thousand participants from all over the world to discuss the latest trends in areas such as AI, digital finance, digital government and smart living, creating synergies with BIT Week events.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3YA7Y75The 3rd InnoEX and the 21st Spring Electronics Fair concluded successfully today, attracting some 88,000 buyers from 148 countries and regions.The Low-altitude Economy zone presented drone and aircraft solutions from various companies, attracting many potential buyers.The Tech-Driven Industry and Economy Conference brought together government officials from Mainland China, Hong Kong and abroad to share how technology drives industry and economic development.With the World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit also taking place in Hong Kong, Zhuang Rongwen, Chair of WIC and Minister of Cyberspace Administration of China (middle) visited InnoEX to explore the innovations presented by exhibitors, including a showcase at the Digital Policy Office's Smart Hong Kong Pavilion.Robotics was one of the highlights at this year’s InnoEX. Pictured is a robot at the Beijing Zhongguancun pavilion.Australia’s Smart Cities Council participated in InnoEX for the first time, bringing cybersecurity and AI compliance solutions.At the Spring Electronics Fair, a Tech Trends Symposium was held with the theme "AI on the Go: A New Era of Intelligent Wearable Electronics", inviting industry leaders to discuss how wearable devices such as smart glasses and smart rings are reshaping people’s work and lifestyles.Several companies launched new products during the Spring Electronics Fair, including Havit Technology which unveiled a hat with headphone functionality using air conduction technology and a patented design.Spring Electronics Fair’s Digital Entertainment Experiential Zone returned this year, offering e-sports and interactive gaming experiences provided by game developers, including Refract’s VR boxing game.WebsitesInnoEX: innoex.hktdc.com/enHong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition): hkelectronicsfairse.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Salina ChengTel: (852) 3428 2362Email: salcheng@yuantung.com.hkHing-fung WongTel: (852) 3428 3122Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Sharon HaTel: (852) 2584 4575Email: sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.orgJohnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgClayton Lau Tel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@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.

吉隆坡，2025年4月17日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 4月16日，萬利集團（以下簡稱「萬利」或「集團」）之上市實體CBL International Limited（以下簡稱「公司」或「CBL」）（美國納斯達克交易所代碼 ：BANL），亞太地區知名燃油供應服務商，今天公布截至2024年12月31日的全年業績。財務表現概覽截至2024年12月31日，公司報告全年合併收入為5.925億美元，較2023年的4.359億美元增長35.9%。這一增長主要得益於銷售量增長38.1%，歸因於年內新客戶的增加、供應網絡擴展至更多港口，以及更廣泛的客戶群，除集裝箱班輪營運商外，還涵蓋散貨船舶及油氣船舶。由於市場環境充滿挑戰，公司於2024年錄得淨虧損387萬美元，2023年淨收入為113萬美元，産生虧損的原因主要是毛利由2023年的721萬美元下降25.5%至2024年的537萬美元，以及運營費用由2023年的555萬美元增加56.8%至2024年的870萬美元。公司採取以銷量驅動的增長策略，在競爭及價格壓力加劇的市場下提供更具優勢的價格。但此策略在增加銷售量及擴大市場份額的同時也導致利潤率收窄。除毛利率下降外，公司產生淨虧損的原因也來自業務擴展和生物燃料運營費用，與提升環境、社會、管治（ESG）相關的額外費用，以及利息開支的增加，惟部份被所得稅開支減少所抵銷。財務業績反映了燃油加注行業不斷變化的狀態及公司為擴大客戶群及地域增長所作的持續投資，此等措施預期有助公司於市況恢復正常時提升其長期市場地位。公司每股盈利由2023年0.045美元下降至2024年每股虧損0.136美元。現金及現金等價物由截至2023年12月31日的740萬美元增加8.3%至截至2024年12月31日的802萬美元。在充滿挑戰時期擴充業務CBL International於2024年的重點是業務擴充，尤其面對地緣政治局勢緊張帶來重重挑戰的行業環境，如紅海危機和中東緊張局勢升溫。公司的服務網絡已從 2023年3月首次公開募股時的36個港口擴展至2024年底的超過60個港口，遍佈亞太區、歐洲、非洲和中美洲。中國、香港、馬來西亞、新加坡及南韓的收入按年大幅增長。公司於毛里裘斯、巴拿馬及印度新增主要港口，進一步擴大全球覆蓋範圍。業務擴展體現在為全球12大集裝箱班輪公司的其中9家公司提供服務，佔全球集裝箱班輪船隊運力近60%。公司在歐洲的擴展聚焦加強歐亞貿易航線的跨區域服務組合，增長歸因於其在阿姆斯特丹-鹿特丹-安特衛普（ARA）地區更強大的業務據點以及2023年底新成立的愛爾蘭辦事處，提升了當地採購能力。公司亦著重客戶多元化，2024財年非集裝箱班輪佔總收入的份額增加，五大客戶的銷售集中度下降。關鍵亮點之一是公司致力推動可持續發展，帶動生物燃料銷售激增628.8%，銷量激增603.0%。在香港、中國和馬來西亞引入B24生物燃料（76%的化石燃料，24%的食用油甲酯）減少了20%的溫室氣體排放量，於2023年獲得ISCC EU和ISCC Plus認證。這符合綠色航運解決方案的全球趨勢，並將CBL定位為可持續燃料物流的先驅。CBL戰略升級了信息科技系統，落實實時訂單追踪、數據分析及工作流程自動化，以提高效率。公司亦加強了信貸風險管理，並改善營運資金管理，以增加保理設施及現金結餘，通過定價策略及港口網絡調整應對宏觀經濟挑戰。此外，CBL通過私募配售等方式進入資本市場來擴大資金來源，提高了財務靈活性，以支持增長計劃。前景樂觀及客戶忠誠策略儘管錄得淨虧損，但集團的管理層對未來仍保持樂觀，將目前的行業挑戰視為建立抵禦能力及提升客戶忠誠度的機會。在審慎評估美國最新關稅政策，以及其他宏觀事件，如地緣政治緊張局勢、監管變化及全球貿易動態變化等對經濟及燃油行業的影響時，公司相信其廣泛的全球網絡主要集中於亞洲區內及歐亞貿易路線，有助減輕潛在不利影響。由於公司在美國港口無業務，相關政策對近期的影響有限。公司港口的戰略擴張、客戶群多元化以及對可持續發展計劃的承諾，旨在當市場環境改善時帶來增長。通過投資新港口並擴大關鍵行業夥伴的關係網絡，公司的目標是確保長期夥伴關係，隨著全球貿易穩定及盈利能力改善，鞏固其市場地位。管理層總結及未來展望公司董事長兼首席執行官謝威廉博士表示：「儘管當下充滿挑戰，但我們對擴大服務網絡、提高銷售量及探索可持續發展產品的策略充滿信心。我們對新港口、多元化客戶及可持續燃料的投資持續為未來增長奠定基礎。相信憑藉我們的實力，必定能贏得客戶信任，待市場復甦時獲得可觀的收益，助力CBL於未來數年取得重大成功。」展望未來，CBL將繼續專注於市場擴張，尤其是生物燃料領域，並加強其全球供應網絡。公司致力於提高運營效率並實現可持續增長。網絡直播詳情CBL International Limited（納斯達克：BANL）誠邀您參加線上發布會，就公司截至2024年12月31日止年度財務業績作出討論。活動：2024年全年業績線上發布會日期和時間：2025年4月17日（星期四）馬來西亞時間/香港時間上午10:00-11:00 2025年4月16日（星期三）美國東部時間晚上10:00–11:00網路直播詳情：線上發布會可通過以下鏈接觀看直播。網絡廣播鏈接：英文：https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/99dbfk3g中文：https://webcast.roadshowchina.cn/K1E3N2VMdGJ6RXNRSk5pSGltNzJLZz09二維碼： 英文 普通話關於萬利集團萬利集團成立於 2015 年，以CBL International Limited（納斯達克：BANL）在納斯達克股票市場上市。我們致力於為客戶提供一站式燃油供應服務，被業內稱為燃油供應服務商。截至2025年4月 16日，我們主要通過當地實體供貨商為船舶提供燃油加注服務，遍布比利時、中國、香港、印度、日本、韓國、馬來西亞、毛里裘斯、巴拿馬、菲律賓、新加坡、台灣、泰國、土耳其和越南，共覆蓋超過60個港口。集團積極推動可持續燃料，並已取得ISCC EU和ISCC Plus認證。如欲瞭解更多信息，請到集團網站 https://www.banle-intl.com 瀏覽。前瞻性聲明本公吿中的某些陳述並非歷史事實，而是前瞻性陳述。前瞻性陳述一般使用「相信」、「可能」、「可以」、「將要」、「估計」、「繼續」、「預期」、「打算」、「期望」、「計劃」、「應該」、「將會」、「規劃」、「未來」、「展望」、「潛力」、「預測」等類似詞語來預測或表達未來事件或趨勢或不屬於歷史事項的陳述，但不使用這些詞語並不意味著陳述並非前瞻性。這些前瞻性陳述包括但不限於對其他績效指標的估計和預測，以及對市場機會的預測。這些信息涉及已知和未知的風險和不確定性，並基於各種假設（無論本新聞稿中是否指明）以及BANL管理層的當前預期，而非對實際業績的預測。這些前瞻性陳述僅供幫助目的，不得被任何投資者作為且不得被依賴為對事實或可能性的擔保、保證、預測或確鑿陳述。實際事件和情況難以或不可能預測，也會與假設不同。許多實際事件和情況不在BANL的控制範圍內。一些重要因素可能導致實際結果與任何前瞻性陳述存在實質性差異，包括國內外商業、燃料價格及關稅、市場、金融、政治、法律環境、地緣政治及其他導致燃料價格發生重大變化的事件的影響。公司沒有義務公開更新或修改任何前瞻性陳述來反映隨後發生的事件或情況或預期的變化，法律可能要求者除外。儘管公司認為該等前瞻性陳述中表達的預期合理，但不能向您保證此類預期最終正確無誤。公司提醒投資者實際結果可能與預期結果存在重大差異，並鼓勵投資者細閱公司的註冊聲明和向SEC提交的其他文件所載可能影響其未來業績的其他因素。如需更多資訊，請聯繫：CBL International Limited 電郵：investors@banle-intl.com縱橫財經公關顧問有限公司鄭松雪 電話：(852) 2864 4834歐陽蔚雯 電話：(852) 2114 4913電郵： sprg_cbl@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Apr 16, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Payment Cards Group Limited (“PCG”), a cloud-native payment processor and acquirer, achieved several significant milestones in business development during the first quarter of this year. Notably, its digital payment acceptance business, Yedpay, has established partnership with a government-selected taxi fleet operator. Additionally, its startup business, A3A, Asia’s 1st cloud-based processing and settlement platform, has been selected as a member of the HK Tech 300, a large-scale flagship innovation and entrepreneurship program organized by City University of Hong Kong. Furthermore, PCG members were invited to represent the payment industry, sharing insights on industry trends and future technology prospects with various sectors, thereby continuing to promote the development of payment technology in Hong Kong from multiple aspects.Fruitful business cooperation empowers industry ecosystemRegarding business cooperation, Yedpay has recently achieved multiple breakthroughs:- Deepening cooperation with Visa to lead payment innovationAs an official acquirer and principal member of Visa, Yedpay was invited by Visa Singapore to share its successful case, demonstrating how it leverages Visa Acceptance Solutions to foster payment innovation and market expansion. With Visa Acceptance Solutions, Yedpay has successfully broadened its market offerings, enabling merchants to rapidly expand their market reach and further strengthening its competitiveness in the cross-border payments industry.(Captured from Visa Acceptance Solutions’ website)- Joining forces with Big Boss Taxi to revolutionize taxi paymentsIn the local market, Yedpay has formed a strategic partnership with Big Boss Taxi, one of the government-selected taxi fleet operators, to facilitate a cashless society in Hong Kong. Yedpay will provide Big Boss Taxi’s taxis with an innovative digital payment system that seamlessly connects taxi meters and payment terminals, supporting various digital payment methods, and bringing a smoother and more efficient taxi experience to local residents and tourists. Big Boss Taxi will gradually begin service in July this year, and each taxi will be equipped with a payment terminal, enabling digital fare payments for passengers.- Partnering with DBS Hong Kong to optimize merchant servicesAdditionally, Yedpay’s collaboration with DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“DBS Hong Kong”) is progressing steadily. Following the launch of the “DBS MAX Merchant Solutions,” a one-stop solution for managing sales operations, Beatrice Tai, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of PCG, was invited by DBS Hong Kong SME Banking to participate in an International Women’s Day campaign last month, where she shared her insights and leadership experience as a female leader in the payment industry, demonstrating women’s leadership in the FinTech sector.A3A, has officially become part of the CityU HK Tech 300, further affirming its technological capabilityIn addition to receiving recognition from business partners, PCG’s innovation capability has also received endorsement from academia. Shortly after its launch, PCG’s startup member, A3A, was awarded the “Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024: FinTech Bronze Award.” In March 2025, it has officially become a member of the “HK Tech 300,” a large-scale flagship innovation and entrepreneurship program organized by City University of Hong Kong. This opportunity aligns perfectly with PCG’s commitment to drive innovation within the payment technology industry. As the first startup in Hong Kong to develop a cutting-edge payment processing system, A3A leverages its innovative financial cloud solutions to facilitate seamless end-to-end payment processing for major card schemes through a single API. This technological breakthrough significantly reduces the costs and complexities involved in payment processing. Through HK Tech 300, A3A will leverage the world-class resources and network offered by the program to foster diverse development opportunities, further driving innovation in the payment technology industry.In addition, PCG members were recently invited to participate in an online FinTech seminar hosted by the HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (“HKU SPACE”), where they discussed future development trends in digital payments and FinTech, further consolidating PCG’s leadership in academia and the industry.PCG is now officially listed on the InvestHK website, demonstrating its industry leadershipPCG has been officially listed on the Invest Hong Kong (“InvestHK”) website. This recognition not only demonstrates the Hong Kong government’s strong endorsement of PCG’s technological capability, but also acknowledges its contributions to driving the digital transformation of the payment industry, highlighting its leading position in Hong Kong’s FinTech sector. Moving forward, PCG will fully leverage the business resources and network provided by InvestHK to strengthen cooperation with global financial institutions and enterprises, and accelerate the penetration of its payment solutions in Hong Kong and Asian markets. (Captured from InvestHK’s website)Looking ahead, PCG will continue to strengthen cooperation with the government, business partners and academic institutions. By optimizing the payment ecosystem through technological innovation, PCG aims to provide merchants and consumers with smarter and more efficient solutions, striving to become a leader in Asia’s payment technology industry.About Payment Cards Group (“PCG")The Payment Cards Group Limited (“PCG”) is an innovative and leading payment technology company with operations in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2016, PCG has become an acquirer with principal memberships in all major card schemes and e-wallet networks. Yedpay, a member of PCG, has firmly established itself as a digital payment acceptance business in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, A3A, another member of PCG, has developed a cloud-native payment processing platform that operates through RESTful APIs, significantly reducing costs and streamlining complex processes while providing users with real-time transaction data and insights. As an acquiring processor, PCG serves as the backbone infrastructure of the entire payment industry by its Asia’s 1st cloud-based processing and settlement platform. Rooted in Hong Kong with a global vison, PCG seeks to empower merchants with cutting-edge payment technology solutions and drive high-quality development in the global payment ecosystem. For more information, please visit PCG’s website:https://www.yedpay.com/en/For media enquiries, please contact:The Payment Cards Group LimitedAlice SiuEmail: alice.siu@a3a.globalTel: (852) 9192 8145 AJA (IR and Communications)Avy YuEmail: avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hkTel: (852) 9500 4443Eudice LawEmail: eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hkTel: (852) 9326 1113 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Apr 16, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Today's logistics industry is experiencing a wave of intelligent transformation. Recently, industry leader Reitar Logtech (NASDAQ: RITR) partnered with AI pioneer NEXX to announce a renewed strategic collaboration. Both parties will leverage their resource strengths to launch the first humanoid robot designed specifically for logistics operations in Hong Kong, revolutionizing logistics operations and creating a new smart logistics ecosystem for the future.As a comprehensive development platform focused on logistics assets, Reitar's Property + Logistics Technology (PLT) one-stop solution successfully integrates resources from logistics property development to service provision, delivering cutting-edge logistics solutions that lead industry trends. In this collaboration, Reitar has leveraged its deep insights into the pain points of the industry to guide the development of the humanoid robot "Adam," providing diverse scenarios and needs within the ecosystem to ensure seamless integration of outcomes with actual operations. Reitar will incorporate NEXX's advanced technology in AI, especially the LLM model-driven NEXXBot logistics brain, to endow "Adam" with intelligent decision-making capabilities in logistics. By learning autonomously in real environments, "Adam" will have an optimized design for its motion control center, utilizing advanced control algorithms and high-precision sensor technology, driven by the AI agent under NEXXBot, enabling 'Adam' to execute complex tasks such as handling, sorting, and shelving with precision, significantly enhancing logistics operational efficiency.As the collaboration progresses, "Adam" is set to be fully applied in logistics warehouse. With its intelligent and automated operating methods, it will take on core tasks of cargo handling, sorting, and shelving across multiple scenarios, playing various roles in smart logistics warehouses and achieving leapfrog development. Meanwhile, the successful application of "Adam" will serve as a model for the industry's intelligent transformation, setting a new benchmark for the entire sector and accelerating its transition towards greater intelligence and efficiency. Both parties look forward to contributing unique innovative solutions for the smart transformation of the global logistics industry, truly realizing fully unmanned operations and helping the industry achieve breakthrough development globally.Images Download:http://bit.ly/3Y0mFA6About Reitar LogtechReitar Logtech successfully listed on the NASDAQ in 2024 and is a comprehensive development platform focused on logistics assets, as well as a pioneer in the Property + Logistics Technology (PLT) solution industry. Reitar Logtech possesses unmatched pioneering advantages, with a one-stop operating model and extensive business knowledge and experience, establishing a comprehensive customer base for steady expansion. We provide integrated solutions for asset value enhancement and logistics technology, linking assets, technology, and the logistics industry to improve clients' operational efficiency and economic benefits, achieving comprehensive integration of the industry.About NEXXNEXX is a technology company specializing in LLM (Large Language Models) and AI agents, committed to reshaping smart logistics and supply chain management. The self-developed AI agent NEXXBot is empowered by NEXX's proprietary vertical LLM, the NEXX language model (NexxLM), capable of understanding, formulating, and executing complex warehouse operations tasks with simple natural language commands. NEXX AI agents not only possess core abilities such as intelligent scheduling, demand forecasting, and automatic optimization but also combine multimodal data analysis with reinforcement learning algorithms to continuously enhance logistics operational efficiency. Its agent-based AI architecture breaks traditional software limitations, achieving flexible operations and real-time intelligent decision-making, helping enterprises reduce costs and increase efficiency. In this long-underdeveloped industry, NEXX is leading the path to change towards a smarter and more sustainable future. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

BANGKOK, Apr 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Life Below Labs, an emerging yeast microbiology startup in Southeast Asia, has officially launched its first production facility in Bangkok, Thailand. Doubling as the company’s headquarters and central production hub, the state-of-the-art lab is dedicated to the innovation, preservation, and large-scale cultivation of fresh brewer’s yeast—offering local craft breweries unrivaled access to high-quality, locally produced fermentation cultures.The facility is equipped with cutting-edge yeast cultivation and quality control systems, including deep freeze storage that adheres to the rigorous standards of national microbial culture banks. This robust infrastructure allows Life Below Labs to preserve yeast cultures at a professional-grade level—ensuring a reliable supply of fresh, high-performance yeast customized to meet the evolving needs of Southeast Asia’s craft beer industry.Engineered for the production of commercial-grade fresh yeast, the lab empowers brewers with superior fermentation consistency, enhanced cell viability, and greater precision in shaping the flavor and aroma profiles of their beer—delivering a distinct edge over conventional dry yeast alternatives.Yeast plays a pivotal role in brewing, deeply influencing a beer’s aroma, flavor profile, and mouthfeel. However, access to fresh, high-quality yeast remains limited in Southeast Asia—hampered by import regulations, supply chain constraints, and the high costs of sourcing from overseas markets like the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Life Below Labs is breaking down these barriers by offering regionally produced, premium-grade fresh yeast specifically crafted to meet the needs of Southeast Asia’s growing craft beer industry.“This facility opens the door for brewers to push creative boundaries and redefine what’s possible in craft beer,” said Alan Edwards, Founder of Life Below Labs. “Fresh, high-quality yeast is a game-changer—enhancing flavor complexity, improving fermentation control, and ensuring batch-to-batch consistency. Our mission is to empower breweries across the region with the tools they need to innovate boldly and deliver exceptional, distinctive beers to their customers.”Backed by decades of combined expertise in bioprocess development and scale-up, Life Below Labs brings deep specialization in fresh yeast fermentation to Southeast Asia’s brewing scene. Founder Alan Edwards and business advisor Thanit Apipatana, both graduates of Imperial College London with backgrounds in Bioengineering and Biochemistry, respectively, lead the team.Trained to uphold rigorous quality standards, the Life Below Labs team ensures meticulous process management at every stage. Its professionally curated yeast bank provides breweries with customized, high-performance yeast strains—offering a dependable backbone for crafting a wide variety of alcoholic beverages.Thanit Apipatana, business advisor at Life Below Labs, said, “Brewing is evolving rapidly, and innovation starts with the right foundation. At Life Below Labs, we view yeast as more than just an ingredient; it’s the essential starting point for every exceptional beverage. We are dedicated to refining this foundation now, enabling brewers to experiment, create, and push boundaries later on without compromise.”Life Below Labs is currently focused on innovating new yeast strains for the future.About Life Below LabsLife Below Labs is a Thailand-based company that provides freshly propagated yeast solutions for craft breweries and beverage producers across Southeast Asia. Combining advanced microbiology expertise with innovative bioprocessing techniques, Life Below Labs delivers high-quality yeast tailored for superior flavor, consistency, and production flexibility. The company is led by founder and CEO Alan Edwards, who brings over a decade of microbiology experience to support breweries in creating exceptional beverages. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Apr 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The latest Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) jointly published by Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today indicated broad-based improvement in business sentiment in the region for the first quarter of 2025.The GBAI “current performance” index for business activity rose to 53.5 in Q1 from 50.7 prior – the highest since Q2-2024. Six of the eight index components rose quarter-on-quarter, and all previous sub-50 underperformers rallied back above the neutral mark, namely “capacity utilisation” (+3.2pts), “raw material inventory” (+9.0pts), “financing scale” (+3.2pts) and “profits” (+3.1pts).The GBAI “expectations” index for business activity improved in tandem with its “current performance” counterpart, to 54.3 in Q1 from 52.9 in Q4-2024. Encouragingly, seven of eight expectation sub-indices rose quarter-on-quarter, led by a 3.1 percentage point increase in “profits” and a 2.8 percentage point increase in “raw material inventory”.All the city sub-indices, be it “current performance” or “expectations”, rose quarter-on-quarter, with Shenzhen being the only exception. Hong Kong extended its rising “current performance” streak to four straight quarters, to 53.5; its “expectations” index jumped to 56.9 – bested only by Guangzhou – from 50.8 prior. Guangzhou’s current and expectation prints stood at 60.3 and 58.0, respectively, the highest among cities.This showed that GBA companies weathered the initial rounds of US tariff hikes (10%+10%) well, in part thanks to the DeepSeek breakthrough lifting market sentiment as well as the rising prospect of more policy stimulus from China’s policymakers. However, respondents’ more-upbeat outlook in February-March (when the Q1 survey was conducted) likely did not prepare them for recent events – US’ announcement of sweeping and sizeable reciprocal tariff hikes on China and most other countries.Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China and North Asia, Standard Chartered, said: “Given the urgency to stabilise market sentiment following the tariff-induced sell-off, the likelihood of China cutting the reserve requirement ratio and/or policy rate (7-day reverse repo rate) in April has materially increased. We expect that both monetary and fiscal policies on the Mainland will stay supportive. Meanwhile, Hong Kong would need to ramp up short-term support to SMEs and continue to diversify its trade to facilitate more non-US trade corridors. Our next survey, to be conducted in May-June, should provide a better view of the readiness of GBA businesses to live with high tariffs.”More consumption boosts welcomedLooking ahead, 41% of respondents saw a positive impact from the consumption boosting initiatives announced by China in January. Meanwhile, 38% said the consumer goods trade-in programme would bring positive impact on their business. When asked what else the government could do to expand the consumption-supportive measures, the most popular suggestion was “relax market access for private sector and foreign investment to help boost services consumption”.Wing Chu, Principal Economist (Greater China Research Team), HKTDC, said: “Boosting domestic demand is one of the government’s top priorities, as highlighted in the Government Work Report delivered by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in March. More than 50% of respondents have indicated that they are either already well positioned to tap into the mainland consumer market or are currently expanding or planning to expand their operations to do so. Additional supportive measures from the government could further bolster their businesses.”About the GBAIThe GBAI is the first forward-looking quarterly survey in the market that looks at the business sentiment and synergistic effects in cities and industries across the GBA. It is compiled based on a survey of more than 1,000 companies in the GBA covering the manufacturing and trading, retail and wholesale, financial services, professional services and innovation and technology sectors. The index enables investors and businesses to better understand the current business climate, gauge future performance prospects and formulate their market strategies for the GBA.Related materialsStandard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index Report: https://www.sc.com/hk/gba/gba-index-report/HKTDC Research: https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTk4MDY0MTYwOQ(From left) Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China and North Asia, Standard Chartered, and Wing Chu, Principal Economist (Greater China Research Team), HKTDC, announced the latest GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) today (15 April 2025). Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China and North Asia, Standard Chartered Wing Chu, Principal Economist (Greater China Research Team), HKTDCMedia enquiriesCorporate Affairs DepartmentStandard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited Flora Chiu Tel: (852) 3843 2285 Email: flora.chiu@sc.com   Communications & Public Affairs DepartmentHKTDC Katy WongClayton Lauw    Tel: (852) 2584 4524Tel: (852) 2584 4472Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgEmail: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAbout Standard CharteredWe are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world’s most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges.The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong SAR’s three note-issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC. For more stories and expert opinions please visit Insights at sc.com. Follow Standard Chartered on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.About 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.

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – April 16, CBL International Limited (NASDAQ: BANL) (the “Company” or “CBL”), the listing vehicle of Banle Group (“Banle” or “the Group”), a leading marine fuel logistic company in the Asia-Pacific region, today announced its annual financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.Financial Performance OverviewThe company reported consolidated revenue of $592.52 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, marking a 35.9% increase from $435.90 million in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by a 38.1% increase in sales volume, supported by the addition of new customers during the year, expansion of our supply network to cover more ports, and a broader customer base that now includes bulk carriers and oil and gas tankers in addition to container liner operators.Due to challenging market conditions, the Company reported a net loss of $3.87 million in 2024, compared to a net income of $1.13 million in 2023, mainly attributed to a 25.5% decrease in gross profit to $5.37 million in 2024 from $7.21 million in 2023 and a 56.8% rise in operating expenses to $8.70 million in 2024 from $5.55 million in 2023. The Company adopted a volume-driven growth strategy that involved offering more competitive pricing in a market characterized by intensified competition and pricing pressure. While this approach supported increased sales volume and market share, it also contributed to narrower profit margins.In addition to reduced gross margins, the net loss was impacted by increased expenses for business expansion, biofuel operation, additional expenses to enhance ESG, and a rise in interest expenses. These were partially offset by a reduction in income tax expenses. The financial outcome reflects both the dynamic nature of the bunkering industry and the Company’s ongoing investment in client base development and geographic growth, which are expected to enhance long-term positioning as market conditions normalize.Earnings per share (EPS) reflected this, decrease to $(0.136) in 2024 from $0.045 in 2023. Cash and cash equivalents increased by 8.3% to $8.02 million as of December 31, 2024 from $7.40 million as of December 31, 2023.Business Expansion in Challenging TimesCBL International’s operational expansion was a key focus in 2024, particularly in a challenging industry environment marked by geopolitical tensions, such as the Red Sea crisis and broader Middle East tensions. The company grew its service network from 36 ports at the time of its IPO in March 2023 to over 60 ports by year-end 2024, covering Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and Central America. Revenue growth year-on-year was notable across China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea.Key new ports included Mauritius, Panama, and India, enhancing its global reach. This expansion was supported by servicing nine of the world’s top 12 container shipping lines, representing nearly 60% of global container fleet capacity. The Company’s European expansion focused on strengthening cross-regional service offerings for Euro–Asia trade routes. Growth was supported by a stronger presence in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region and a new Ireland office established in late 2023, enhancing local sourcing capabilities.Customer diversification was another priority, with the share of non-container liners in total revenue increased, and sales concentration among the top five customers declined in fiscal year 2024.A significant highlight was the company’s push towards sustainability, with biofuel sales surging by 628.8% and volume by 603.0%. The introduction of B24 biofuel (76% fossil fuel, 24% used cooking oil methyl ester) in Hong Kong, China, and Malaysia reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 20%, supported by ISCC EU and ISCC Plus certifications secured in 2023. This aligns with global trends towards greener shipping solutions and positions CBL as a leader in sustainable fuel logistics.Strategically, CBL enhanced its IT systems, implementing real-time order tracking, data analytics, and workflow automation to improve efficiency. Credit risk management was strengthened, and working capital management improved with increased factoring facilities and a cash balance rise, navigating macroeconomic challenges through pricing strategies and port network adjustments. Additionally, CBL expanded its funding sources by accessing capital markets, such as private placement, increasing financial flexibility to support growth initiatives.Bullish Outlook and Customer Loyalty StrategyDespite the net loss, CBL’s management remains optimistic about the future, viewing current industry challenges as an opportunity to build resilience and enhance customer loyalty. While prudently evaluating the impact of the latest U.S. tariff policy, among other macro incidents such as geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, and shifting global trade dynamics, on the economy and the bunkering sector, CBL believes its broad global network, primarily focused on intra-Asia and Euro-Asia trade routes, helps mitigate potential adverse effects. Since the Company has no operation on U.S. ports, the impact of such policies may be limited in the near future.The Company’s strategic expansion of ports, diversification of its client base, and commitment to sustainable initiatives are designed to position it for growth when market conditions improve. By investing in new ports and expanding relationships with key industry players, CBL aims to secure long-term partnerships that will strengthen its market position as global trade stabilizes and profitability improves.Management Commentary and Future OutlookDr. Teck Lim Chia, Chairman and CEO of CBL International Limited, stated, “We are confident in our strategy to expand our service network, maximize sales volume and explore sustainable offerings, even in these challenging times. Our investments in new ports, diversified clients, and sustainable fuels are building a foundation for future growth. We believe that by demonstrating our capabilities at present, we will earn customer loyalty that will yield substantial benefits as the market recovers, positioning CBL International for significant success in the years ahead.”Looking ahead, CBL remains focused on expanding its market presence, particularly in biofuels, and enhancing its global supply network. The company is committed to driving operational efficiency and delivering sustainable growth.Webcast DetailsCBL International Limited (Nasdaq: BANL) cordially invites you to participate in a webcast to discuss its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.About the Banle GroupCBL International Limited (Nasdaq: BANL) is the listing vehicle of Banle Group, a reputable marine fuel logistic company based in the Asia Pacific region that was established in 2015. We are committed to providing customers with one-stop solution for vessel refueling, which is referred to as bunkering facilitator in the bunkering industry. We facilitate vessel refueling mainly through local physical suppliers in over 60 major ports covering Belgium, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, Panama, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam, as of 16 April, 2025. The Group actively promotes the use of sustainable fuels and is awarded with the ISCC EU and ISCC Plus certifications.For more information about our company, please visit our website at: https://www.banle-intl.com.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this announcement are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “future,” “outlook,” “potential,” “project” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. They involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release and on current expectations of BANL’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of BANL. Some important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statements could include changes in domestic and foreign business, fuel prices and tariffs, market, financial, political and legal conditions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the SEC.CBL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (Incorporated in Cayman Islands with limited liabilities)For more information, please contact:CBL International Limited Email: investors@banle-intl.comStrategic Financial Relations Limited Shelly Cheng      Tel: (852) 2864 4857 Iris Au Yeung     Tel: (852) 2114 4913Email:            sprg_cbl@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年4月16日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 在科技快速發展的今天，物流行業正迎來一場智慧化變革的浪潮。近日，行業領導者域塔物流科技（納斯達克代碼：RITR）攜手人工智能先驅NEXX，宣布再展開深度策略合作。雙方將整合各自的資源優勢，以人工智能與具身智能技術，推出全港首個專為針對物流業運作而設計的人形機械人，徹底革新物流運作模式，開創未來智慧物流新生態。作為專注於物流資產的綜合發展平台，域塔物流科技的房地產 + 物流科技（PLT）一站式方案，成功整合了從物流地產開發到服務提供的全產業鏈資源，輸出引領行業潮流的尖端物流解決方案。在此次合作中，域塔物流科技憑藉對物流業痛點的深刻洞察，為人形機械人「Adam」的研發指明方向，並提供生態圈內多樣化的真實場景和需求，確保研發成果與實際作業無縫對接。域塔將NEXX在人工智能領域的先進技術，特別是LLM大模型驅動的NEXXBot物流大腦，為「Adam」提供智慧物流的決策能力，通過於實際環境自主學習，優化「Adam」的動作控制中心的設計，透過先進控制演算法與高精度感測器技術，並由NEXXBot旗下的AI Agent去驅使「Adam」能精準執行搬運、分類及上架等複雜動作，極大提升物流作業效率。隨著合作的深入推進，「Adam」即將在物流倉儲場景中全面應用。憑藉智慧化、自動化的作業方式，他將承擔多場景貨物搬運、分類、上架等核心任務，在智慧物流倉內擔任更多角色，實現跨越式發展。同時，「Adam」的成功應用將成為行業智慧轉型的典範，為整個物流行業樹立新標杆，推動行業加速向智慧化、高效化邁進。雙方期待通過此次合作，為全球物流業的智慧轉型貢獻獨特的創新解決方案，真正實現全無人化操作，助力行業在全球範圍內實現突破性發展。圖片下載連結：http://bit.ly/3Y0mFA6關於域塔物流科技域塔物流科技於2024年於美國納斯達克交易所成功上市，是家專注於物流資產的綜合發展平台，也是房地產+物流科技（PLT）解決方案產業的先驅。域塔物流科技擁有無比的先驅優勢，一站式的營運模式，加上深厚的業務知識和經驗，建構出完善全面的客戶基礎，使集團得以穩步擴展。我們提供綜合資產增值及物流科技的整合解決方案，連結資產、科技及物流業界，提升客戶的營運效率及資產經濟效益，實現產業的全面融合。關於NEXXNEXX是物流大模型與AI智能體的科技公司，致力於重塑智慧物流與供應鏈管理。自主研發的AI智能體NEXXBot，由NEXX自研的垂直大模型NEXX語言模型（NexxLM）賦能，能夠理解、制定並執行複雜的倉庫運營任務，僅需簡單的自然語言指令即可完成操作。NEXX AI智能體不僅具備智慧調度、需求預測、自動優化等核心能力，還能結合多模態資料分析與強化學習演算法，持續提升物流運作效率。其代理式AI架構打破傳統軟體限制，實現彈性營運與即時智慧決策，協助企業降本增效。在這個長期落後的行業中，NEXX正在引領變革之路，邁向更智慧、更永續的未來。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年4月16日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 金融雲支付處理及收單機構交易寶有限公司（「交易寶」或「PCG」）今年首季實現多項發展里程碑，包括收單業務品牌 Yedpay 與政府批選的士車隊營辦商合作；旗下初創業務、亞洲首家開發前沿支付處理系統A3A獲選為香港城市大學HK Tech 300創新創業計劃的成員；並受邀成為電子支付行業代表，與社會各界分享行業動向、未來科技展望，繼續以多面向推動香港支付科技發展。商業合作碩果累累，賦能行業生態發展商業合作方面，Yedpay近期取得多項突破性進展：- 與Visa深度合作，引領支付創新作為Visa的官方收單機構（Acquirer）及核心會員（Principal Member），Yedpay受Visa 新加坡邀請分享業務成功案例，展示如何利用Visa支付受理解決方案（Visa Acceptance Solutions）推動支付創新和市場拓展。透過該解決方案，Yedpay成功擴大了市場產品範圍，協助商戶快速拓展業務版圖，進一步鞏固其在跨境支付領域的競爭力。（以上截圖取自Visa Acceptance Solutions網站）- 攜手Big Boss Taxi ，重塑的士支付體驗本地市場方面， Yedpay與政府批選的士車隊營辦商之一的Big Boss Taxi達成策略合作，攜手推動香港無現金城市的願景。Yedpay將為Big Boss Taxi旗下的士提供創新電子支付收款系統，連接的士計程錶與智能收款機，支援多種電子支付方式，為本地居民及遊客帶來更便捷的乘車體驗。Big Boss Taxi將於今年7月起陸續投入服務，屆時每部的士將設有一部智能收款機，方便消費者以各種電子支付方式繳付車資。- 聯袂星展香港，優化商戶服務此外，Yedpay與星展銀行（香港）有限公司（「星展香港」）的合作也在穩步推進。繼2024年合作推出「DBS MAX商戶服務方案」一站式銷售管理平台後，PCG聯合創辦人及營運總監戴錦瑜（Beatrice Tai）上月獲星展香港中小企業銀行邀請參與國際婦女節專題活動，分享作為電子支付行業女性領袖代表的職場見解和領導心得，展現女性在金融科技行業的領導能力。A3A成為香港城市大學「HK Tech 300」成員 技術實力再獲肯定除了獲得商業夥伴的認可，PCG的創新能力亦得到學術界的支持。PCG初創成員A3A 推出不久後，2024年即獲得「2024香港資訊及通訊科技獎：金融科技獎」銅獎，今年3月更正式成為香港城市大學「HK Tech 300」創新創業計劃的成員，該計劃與A3A 推動支付科技行業創新的使命高度契合。作為香港首間開發前沿支付處理系統的初創公司，A3A 憑藉其創新的金融雲解決方案，通過單一API，為主要發卡機構提供無縫的直接端點處理。此項技術突破顯著降低了支付處理的成本和複雜性。入選HK Tech 300 後，A3A 將借助該計劃提供的世界級資源與網絡，開拓多元發展機遇，進一步推動支付技術的創新。此外， PCG成員近期受邀參與香港大學專業進修學院（HKU SPACE）舉辦的線上金融科技研討會，探討電子支付及金融科技未來發展趨勢，進一步鞏固其在學術與行業中的權威地位。PCG成為投資推廣署（InvestHK）官方名單 彰顯領先地位PCG正式獲香港投資推廣署列入官方客戶名單。此次獲投資推廣署認證，不僅標誌着香港政府對PCG技術實力的高度肯定，更是對其推動支付行業數碼化轉型貢獻的認可，彰顯其在香港金融科技行業的領先地位。未來，PCG將充分利用 InvestHK 提供的商業資源及網絡，加強與全球金融機構及企業合作，加速其支付解決方案在香港及亞洲市場的滲透。（以上截圖取自投資推廣署網站）展望未來，PCG 將繼續加強與政府、商業夥伴及學術機構的合作，通過技術創新優化支付生態圈，為商戶及消費者提供更智能、更高效的解決方案，致力於成為亞洲金融支付科技領域的領先企業。關於交易寶有限公司交易寶有限公司（「交易寶」或「PCG」）是一家創新且領先的支付科技公司，業務遍及新加坡、香港及亞太地區。成立於2016年，PCG已發展成為一家收單機構，擁有所有主要發卡機構和電子錢包網絡的主要會員資格。PCG品牌Yedpay已在香港建立穩固領先的支付業務，而另一業務A3A則通過RESTful API開發了金融雲支付處理系統，這不僅顯著節省成本、減少複雜的流程，還為用戶提供實時交易數據和洞察。作為收單處理商，PCG憑藉其亞洲首個金融雲處理和結算平台，為整個支付行業提供了重要支持。公司將秉持「扎根香港，放眼全球」的策略，以尖端的金融科技賦能商戶，助力全球支付生態實現高質量發展。欲查詢更多資料，請瀏覽網站：https://www.yedpay.com/zh/如有傳媒垂詢，請聯絡：交易寶有限公司蕭嘉聰電郵：alice.siu@a3a.global電話：(852) 9121 8145 AJA (IR and Communications)庾婉華電郵：avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk電話：(852) 9500 4443羅思正電郵：eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hk電話：(852) 9326 1113 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

SAN DIEGO, CA, Apr 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to announce two businesses that it will invest in from the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event last November: Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors."The technologies presented by Emergent and Saluqi really stood out to us, and we're proud to be working with them," said Brad Lunn, managing director for GA-ASI. "I expect several other companies from the Blue Magic Netherlands event to emerge and we hope to make additional announcements in the near future."At the Blue Magic investment and innovation conference in the Netherlands, GA-ASI and its partners heard pitches from innovative Dutch companies about the important technologies they are developing. The event was organized collaboratively between GA-ASI, the Dutch Ministry of Defense, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Brainport Development in Eindhoven, and Brabant Development Agency (BOM). The key areas of focus were Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Autonomy, Advanced Materials, Sensors, Advanced Manufacturing, and Space. Close to 50 companies applied and after reviewing the applications, 16 companies were selected to pitch their capabilities.Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors were selected by GA-ASI to make investments after both companies made compelling pitches about their respective technologies at the BMN event and following months of detailed business and technology discussions with the two companies.Emergent Swarm Solutions develops innovative software solutions for autonomous flight and intelligent, decentralized swarming capabilities for a variety of unmanned vehicles. GA-ASI is partnering with Emergent to develop critical autonomy skills for GA-ASI's current and future portfolio of aircraft."It is a pleasure to partner with General Atomics to develop and deploy our autonomy and swarming capabilities on the current and next generation of unmanned aircraft," said Lennart Bult, Co-founder and Managing Director at Emergent Swarm Solutions. "Collaborating with the General Atomics team has been a fantastic experience, and we look forward to delivering advanced capabilities through this partnership."Saluqi Motors builds high-density motors with integrated electronics that significantly increase power and torque in small packages, which is well-suited for airborne platforms. GA-ASI is partnering with Saluqi to qualify their existing products within the strict environmental demands of aerospace applications and to develop new products for specific applications."We are deeply honored to be selected by GA-ASI from such a strong field of innovative companies," said Matthijs de Haan, CEO at Saluqi Motors. "Our ultra-compact and high-performance motors are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of aerospace applications. This collaboration enables us to further validate our technology and develop new solutions for the defense and aerospace industries."GA-ASI is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and related mission systems. The company hosted its first Blue Magic event in 2019 in Belgium, with subsequent events held in 2020, 2021, and 2023. GA-ASI is delivering eight MQ-9A aircraft to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF)."GA-ASI is committed to continue working with the Dutch government and Dutch industry in supporting the growth of technology innovation in the Netherlands. GA-ASI anticipates holding additional BMN events in the near future," Lunn added.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 8 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle® 25M, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.Contact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Caption: 周大福人壽捐贈「大粒MAC教室」閱讀計劃及「語文的生命」書櫃捐贈計劃，惠及10所本地學校。出席嘉賓包括周大福人壽首席策略總監歐陽明欣（左三），以及周大福慈善基金主席、淨緣慈善基金項目管理委員會主席鄭家成（中）。香港, 2025年4月15日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 周大福人壽日前於九龍灣佛教慈敬學校出席由淨緣慈善基金與親子頭條共同舉辦的「大粒MAC教室」閱讀計劃及「語文的生命」書櫃捐贈計劃捐贈儀式。此項為周大福人壽「籽望未來」計劃2025的重點活動，通過贈予10所本地學校繪本及語文教材，助力傳承中華文化，推動學生學好中國語文，並以閱讀為載體，向下一代推廣正向價值觀及生命教育，共建和諧共融的社會環境。「大粒MAC教室」閱讀計劃及「語文的生命」書櫃捐贈計劃是由淨緣慈善基金發起的標誌性慈善項目，兩項計劃皆傳承自鄭裕彤博士的精神。「語文的生命」書櫃捐贈計劃中的中文教材「凝皓六段」，由中文補習名師林溢欣老師帶領超過50人的專業團隊編撰，內容結合中國歷史文化知識，同時配合本地中小學課程內容，以圖文並茂、循序漸進地方式教授中文知識。教材亦配備點讀筆，深入淺出解說歷史典故，為學校中文教學提供輔助，同時激發學生自主學習的興趣。周大福人壽執行董事兼行政總裁葉文傑表示：「周大福人壽始終秉持『勤、誠、義』的企業精神，以勤築基，以誠立信，以義踐行，積極履行社會責任。是次向本地小學捐贈教育繪本與教材，期望以閱讀為橋樑，向下一代傳遞正向價值觀，推廣生命教育，推動中國文化和語言的傳承，強化本地學生的文化自信與認同感，為社會創造更大的共享價值。」周大福慈善基金主席、淨緣慈善基金項目管理委員會主席鄭家成表示：「『大粒MAC教室』閱讀計劃及『語文的生命』書櫃捐贈計劃旨在推廣正向生命教育，同時提升學生學習中國語文的興趣。我們希望透過這兩項計劃將鄭裕彤博士『勤、誠、義』精神傳遞給學童，助他們建立正確的人生價值觀。計劃自2022年開展至今已惠及近60所小學及幼稚園的超過30,000名學童。我們希望同學們能善用這些資源，學有所獲，增廣見聞。」本次捐贈計劃向10所學校，贈予共計約300套(一套12冊)「大粒MAC教室」繪本及配套點讀筆，及10個以周大福人壽命名的書櫃。10間受贈學校分別為佛教慈敬學校、佛教黃焯菴小學、佛教林炳炎紀念學校、佛教林金殿紀念小學、佛教榮茵學校、佛教陳榮根紀念學校、順德聯誼總會胡少渠紀念小學、順德聯誼總會李金小學、順德聯誼總會伍冕端小學及寶覺小學。此前，周大福人壽與淨緣慈善基金及周大福慈善基金合作，為《鄭裕彤傳》的出版提供支持，弘揚其「勤、誠、義」處世之道。關於周大福人壽周大福人壽保險有限公司（「周大福人壽」）扎根香港40年，為周大福創建有限公司（「周大福創建」）（香港股份代號：659）的全資附屬公司，也是香港最具規模的壽險公司之一。作為周大福企業成員，周大福人壽緊扣鄭氏家族（「周大福集團」或「集團」）多元業務體系的雄厚資源，致力為客戶及其摯愛於「生活、成長、健康、傳承」的人生旅程中，提供個人化的匠心規劃、終身保障及優質體驗。憑藉集團財務實力及環球投資佈局，周大福人壽矢志成為亞太區領先的保險公司，持續開創保險新價值。傳媒聯絡周大福人壽品牌發展及傳訊部陳佳容+852 2591 8504deronie.tan@ctflife.com.hk 周大福人壽保險有限公司（於百慕達註冊成立之有限公司） Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年4月15日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 君聖泰醫藥（股票代碼: 2511.HK），一家專注于開發多功能創新療法以解決慢性肝病和代謝性疾病未滿足臨床需求的醫藥公司，今日宣佈，熊去氧膽小檗堿（HTD1801）在中國2型糖尿病（T2DM）患者中開展的兩項3期臨床試驗（SYMPHONY 1和SYMPHONY 2）達到主要療效終點及多個次要療效終點。這兩項3期臨床試驗結果充分證明了HTD1801一藥多效、為T2DM患者提供綜合獲益的特性。基於此次發佈的積極的臨床試驗數據，君聖泰醫藥計畫於今年內向國家藥品監督管理局（NMPA）藥品審評中心（CDE）遞交HTD1801治療T2DM適應症的新藥上市申請（NDA）。SYMPHONY 1（NCT06350890）及SYMPHONY 2（NCT06353347）試驗是兩項隨機、雙盲、安慰劑對照的臨床3期試驗，旨在分別評估HTD1801在飲食及運動干預後血糖控制不佳（SYMPHONY 1; N=407）和二甲雙胍治療後血糖控制不佳（SYMPHONY 2; N=549）的T2DM成人受試者中的有效性和安全性。兩項研究的主要療效終點為治療24周後糖化血紅蛋白（HbA1c）相對於基線的變化，次要終點包含HbA1c <7.0%的受試者百分比、空腹血糖(FPG)、低密度脂蛋白膽固醇(LDL-C)、γ-穀氨醯轉移酶（GGT）和超敏C反應蛋白（hs-CRP）等。成功達到主要療效終點，HTD1801展現優越降糖療效SYMPHONY 1（單藥治療）：HTD1801治療組第24周HbA1c自基線平均變化值為-1.3%，顯著優於安慰劑組。HTD1801在基線較高的嚴重患者人群中展示出更優的降低療效：在基線HbA1c≥8.5%的患者中，HTD1801治療組的HbA1c自基線平均變化值為-1.5%。SYMPHONY 2（與二甲雙胍聯合治療）：HTD1801治療組第24周HbA1c自基線平均變化值為-1.2%，顯著優於安慰劑組。HTD1801在基線較高的嚴重患者人群中展示出更優的降低療效：在基線HbA1c≥8.5%的患者中，HTD1801治療組的HbA1c自基線平均變化值為-1.6%。在這兩項3期臨床研究中，都觀察到了治療期內HTD1801治療組的HbA1c隨治療時間呈現出持續下降的趨勢，提示HTD1801可以持久改善T2DM患者的血糖代謝的潛力。成功達到一系列次要療效終點，HTD1801展現綜合代謝改善特性在兩項研究中，治療24周後，HTD1801治療組中達到HbA1c<7.0%的患者比例顯著高於安慰劑組。與安慰劑相比，HTD1801可同時顯著降低餐後血糖及空腹血糖。此外，HTD1801展現出糖脂同降能力，可顯著降低低密度脂蛋白膽固醇（LDL-C）、非高密度脂蛋白膽固醇（non-HDL-C）。另外，HTD1801治療能夠降低與心血管事件及T2DM患者臨床結局密切相關的炎症標記物γ-穀氨醯轉移酶（GGT）和超敏C反應蛋白（hs-CRP）。基於《中國糖尿病防治指南（2024版）》中所列標準，HTD1801治療顯著提高了患者的代謝綜合達標率。安全性和耐受性俱佳，HTD1801助力患者安心獲益兩項研究中，HTD1801皆表現出良好的安全性和耐受性，最常見的不良事件是胃腸道不良反應，與之前臨床研究結果一致。可能因不良事件停藥的受試者少於2%。未見明顯低血糖風險。臨床試驗的主要研究者，前國際糖尿病聯盟（IDF）副主席、北京大學糖尿病中心主任、北京大學人民醫院內分泌和代謝科主任紀立農教授指出："這些積極的試驗結果提示HTD1801將為廣大T2DM患者帶來更新、更好的治療選擇。HTD1801作為中國源頭創新品種，通過激活AMPK及抑制NLRP3發揮其生物學活性，不同於目前已上市的任何T2DM治療藥物。它作為可為患者帶來綜合獲益的口服治療方案，不僅能夠降糖，還能夠改善血脂代謝和抗炎，具有降低糖尿病相關併發症的潛力，為未滿足的臨床需求提供了潛在的解決方案。期待它在臨床應用上的不斷拓展，造福患者。當前各個製藥企業一窩蜂式的將大量的資金投入到GLP-1 相關產品的開發上，忽略了其他機制降糖藥物的開發，這可能從總體上延緩了治療糖尿病的創新藥物研發進程。GLP-1相關藥物雖然被臨床研究顯示有巨大的臨床價值，但不可能是治療糖尿病的終極武器，我們仍然需要開發更多的能進一步滿足糖尿病治療中未被滿足需求的藥物。"君聖泰醫藥的創始人兼首席執行官劉利平博士表示："我們向參與這些關鍵研究的患者致以最誠摯的感謝。HTD1801代謝調節並抑制炎症的創新雙重機制代表著糖尿病治療領域的重大突破。我們期待在後續分享這兩項研究的28周開放延長治療期數據及HTD1801頭對頭達格列淨的試驗數據，並不斷在臨床上進一步挖掘HTD1801的價值，為廣大代謝慢病患者提供基於中國智慧的、綜合獲益的解決方案。"關於2型糖尿病（T2DM）隨著生活飲食的變化，T2DM已經成為全球性的規模空前的流行疾病。根據國際糖尿病聯盟（IDF）統計，2021年有5.37億成年人（20-79歲）患有糖尿病，預計到2045年將增至 7.83 億（即每8個成年人中就有1人患有糖尿病），其中90%為T2DM。中國是全球糖尿病患者人數最多的國家，2021年患者人數約為1.41億人，預計2045年將增至1.74億人。目前，糖尿病每年導致超過600萬人死亡，該疾病及其相關的一系列代謝問題，給社會和人民帶來了沉重的負擔。為應對這一急迫挑戰，臨床上急需為患者帶來綜合獲益的創新療法。關於熊去氧膽小檗堿（HTD1801）熊去氧膽小檗堿（HTD1801）是一種靶向腸-肝系統的口服抗炎及代謝調節劑，正在開發用於治療代謝及消化系統疾病。HTD1801作為熊去氧膽酸和小檗堿形成的離子鹽，是一種具有獨特雙機制的新分子實體，通過激活AMPK及抑制NLRP3發揮其生物學活性。這兩種關鍵機制與改善胰島素抵抗、葡萄糖代謝、脂質代謝和肝臟炎症相關，為複雜代謝性疾病的治療提供綜合性解決方案。HTD1801針對多個適應症進行臨床開發，除了T2DM，針對代謝相關脂肪性肝炎（MASH）的有效性已在臨床2a期研究被驗證，全球多中心 2b期臨床試驗正在順利推進，預計2025年公佈試驗結果。關於君聖泰醫藥君聖泰醫藥（股票代碼：2511.HK）是一家全球一體化的新型生物技術公司，專注代謝性疾病領域的重大未滿足臨床需求。以"標本兼治、深求治癒"這一DeepCure理念為目標，立足源頭創新，開發First-in-Class的原創新藥，以期為全球患者提供基於中國智慧的，安全、有效、綜合獲益的解決方案。基於自主知識產權，公司已構建豐富產品管線，在全球推進多項中、後期臨床試驗，開發代謝相關脂肪性肝炎（MASH）、2型糖尿病（T2DM）、嚴重高甘油三酯血症（SHTG）和原發性硬化性膽管炎（PSC）等適應症。作為同類首創的多靶點新分子實體，熊去氧膽小檗堿（HTD1801）被美國FDA授予2項"快速通道資格認定"、1項"孤兒藥資格認定"，並獲得國家"十三五-重大新藥創制"科技重大專項支持。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年4月14日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 高陞集團控股有限公司（上市編號：1283，下稱「高陞集團」或「本集團」）欣然宣佈，本集團附屬高陞創科有限公司（「高陞創科」）於2025年4月13日至16日攜「游泳安全智能溺水監測系統」、「AI智能健康管理系統」兩大最新科研技術應用，亮相於「香港國際創科展」（InnoEX 2025）。該等技術成果為本集團與香港理工大學（「理大」）共同組建之「元宇宙 + 聯合實驗室」所合作研發。早於2023年8月，本集團與理大共同成立「元宇宙+ 聯合實驗室」，攜手打造創新的研究平台，旨在探索元宇宙技術與現實場景結合的可能，提升生活與工作體驗。憑藉雙方於智慧解決方案與數位技術探索的經驗，本集團成功攜手理大孵化出前沿創新成果，當中包括將在「香港國際創科展」中展示的「游泳安全智能溺水監測系統」與「AI智能健康管理系統」兩項重點技術。「游泳安全智能溺水監測系統」採用即時監測與水面定位技術，透過人工智能（AI）技術檢測異常行為並發出警報，幫助救生員在數秒內定位溺水者並採取行動。系統還記錄泳者移動路徑與游泳形態，生成技術優化建議，同時提升安全與游泳體驗。針對香港每年溺水事故頻發，這系統提供高性價比的解決方案，保障泳客生命安全；「AI智能健康管理系統」則利用室內定位與AI技術，即時追蹤用戶健康指數，並根據狀況提供個人健康建議。系統更支援遠端監測和按時服藥提醒功能，讓醫護人員或家人能隨時掌握用戶狀況，特別適合獨居老人與慢性病患者；若遇危急情況更可即時啟動求援警報，增加救援效率，大幅提升用戶獲救機會。兩項創新成果彰顯本集團與理大產研協同的戰略價值，有助夯實集團行業領先地位，並為提升社區安全貢獻力量。「香港國際創科展」於2025年4月13日至16日於香港會議展覽中心舉行，由創新科技及工業局與香港貿易發展局聯合舉辦，匯聚全球科技人才與前瞻理念，為亞洲矚目的創科盛會。是次高陞創科成功攜兩項前沿成果參展，不僅體現本集團與理大組建之「元宇宙 + 聯合實驗室」具備雄厚技術優勢推動前沿科技研發，更標誌着本集團AI智能技術產業化進程邁入新階段，期望未來可為集團探索更多業務可能。高陞集團控股有限公司主席兼行政總裁高黎雄博士表示：「是次參與『香港國際創科展』對我們意義非凡，參展的『游泳安全智能溺水監測系統』與『AI智能健康管理系統』兩大創新成果，成功實現了人工智能技術場景化落地應用，有效提升用戶體驗，切實踐行企業社會責任。高陞集團與理工大學合作成果實現，充分標誌我們正式進入AI 人工智能發展新賽道。本集團將繼續攜手與各界伙伴踐行科技進步驅動社會發展的承諾，讓科技更有溫度，為社會創造可持續價值。」有關高陞集團控股有限公司（股份代號：1283.HK）高陞集團控股有限公司（1283.HK）於2019年在香港聯合交易所上市，是一間擁有卓越往績的機電工程服務供應商，主要客戶是香港著名地產發展商以及建築商。集團過去參與及完成香港多項具代表性建築工程項目，主要業務為各大發展商的樓宇進行機電配套安裝，包括安裝機械通風及空氣調節系統、給排水系統、泳池及噴水池系統、電力和電控系統及樓宇智能化系統等，致力提供優質的機電工程服務。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

MANAMA, Bahrain, Apr 11, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - With the aim of attracting exceptionally talented individuals and investment into the Kingdom of Bahrain, in line with strategic efforts to enhance national competitiveness and support development across various economic, investment, and service sectors, Bahrain today launched a website (www.goldenresidendy.gov.bh) and a hotline (+973 17484000) dedicated to providing information on its Golden Residency Program. The new services work towards providing a point of reference for interested applicants and beneficiaries.Since the Golden Residency Program was first launched in 2022 as part of the Economic Recovery Plan, the Nationality, Passports, and Residence Affairs has granted permanent residency to investors, expats owning real estate, artists, athletes, talented professionals, and long-serving employees alongside their dependents.H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain Economic Development Board said, "With its strategic location and its business-supportive ecosystem, the Kingdom of Bahrain has always been a hub for both global talent and investment. The Golden Residency Program reaffirms our commitment to fostering a dynamic and welcoming environment where individuals and businesses can thrive and become part of Bahrain's growth plans. Bahrain is committed to consistently providing streamlined and advanced services to its citizens, residents, and visitors."Bahrain has cemented itself as the destination of choice for global professionals and investors. With its welcoming community and high quality of life, it offers an attractive home for all. Residents enjoy a cosmopolitan lifestyle that blends modern island living with rich cultural heritage. As a regional business hub, Bahrain offers 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, a competitive taxation system, and a highly skilled bilingual workforce. Positioned at the heart of the Arabian Gulf, residents will experience strategic access to key markets and a business-friendly regulatory environment that fosters innovation and investment.H.E. Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Nationality, Passports, and Residence Affairs (NPRA) said: "Through the Golden Residency Program, we aim to attract global talent and investors to contribute to Bahrain's development plans. The website and hotline going live enable us to provide comprehensive information on the program, which will support in attracting talent and investment, thereby positioning the Kingdom as one of the region's tourism destinations of choice."The Golden Residency Program enables holders and their families to live and work in Bahrain, and is available to individuals who meet the following eligibility criteria:Employees: Professionals who have worked in Bahrain for at least five years with a minimum monthly salary of BHD 2,000 (equivalent to USD 5,306) over the past five years.Property Owners: Investors who own real estate in Bahrain valued at BHD 200,000 (equivalent to USD 530,555) or more at the time of purchase.Retirees: Individuals who have worked in Bahrain for at least 15 years and have an average monthly pension of BHD 2,000 (equivalent to USD 5,306) or more during the last five years of residency. Non-residents with an average monthly pension of over BHD 4,000 (equivalent to USD 10,624) are also eligible.Talented Individuals: Entrepreneurs, highly skilled professionals, and individuals who contribute significantly to Bahrain's economy or society.Eligible individuals can apply to the Program through Bahrain's eGovernment portal which provides a fast and efficient application process. A dedicated team is also available to assist Golden Residency applicants and holders, ensuring they have access to ongoing support in the Kingdom.For more information, please contact:Abdulelah AbdullaCommunications DepartmentEconomic Development BoardPhone: +973-39798919E-mail: internationalmedia@bahrainedb.comAbout Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB)Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) is an investment promotion agency with overall responsibility for attracting investment into the Kingdom and supporting initiatives that enhance the investment climate. Bahrain EDB works with the government and both current and prospective investors to ensure that Bahrain's investment climate is attractive, to communicate the key strengths, and to identify where opportunities exist for further economic growth through investment.Bahrain EDB focuses on several economic sectors that capitalise on Bahrain's competitive advantages and provide significant investment opportunities. These sectors include financial services, manufacturing, logistics, ICT and tourism.For more information on the Bahrain EDB, visit www.bahrainedb.com.SOURCE: Bahrain Economic Development Board Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SAN DIEGO, CA, Apr 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace have agreed to collaborate on the development and production of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the global defense market. The joint effort follows the successful completion of a major flight demonstration in 2024 when the two companies launched a GA-ASI MQ-1C Gray Eagle® STOL (GE STOL) UAS from the South Korean Navy's amphibious landing ship ROKS Dokdo (LPH-6111) as it was underway at sea off the coast of Pohang, South Korea.GA-ASI and Hanwha Aerospace collaborated on a historic ship to land flight demonstration using Gray Eagle STOL on Nov. 12, 2024.The demonstration illustrated the ability of the GE STOL to safely operate on many types of aircraft-capable ships, which opens myriad new ways for the U.S. and its allies to use this UAS to support multi-domain operations. It also paved the way for GA-ASI and Hanwha to sign this new agreement to jointly invest in and pursue new UAS business opportunities."We're excited to extend and deepen our business relationship with Hanwha," said GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue, who supervised the November 12, 2024, at-sea demonstration. "Our test flight with Gray Eagle STOL was well-received by the Republic of Korea Navy, and we know Hanwha is ready to invest to grow a UAS business with GA-ASI both in Korea and the U.S."Gray Eagle STOL-which stands for short takeoff and landing-is the only medium-altitude, long-endurance aircraft of its kind with the ability to operate without a catapult or arresting gear from fight deck-equipped warships such as amphibious ships and aircraft carriers. It additionally enables true runway independence by operating from unimproved fields and roads, beaches, parking lots, etc.Hanwha Aerospace plans to invest more than 300 billion KRW (US $203.5M) in the development and production facilities for GE STOL and UAS engines, expand research and development activities, and provide production infrastructure in both South Korea and with GA-ASI in the U.S. This is in addition to GA-ASI's past and ongoing investment in UAS STOL development. Hanwha also plans to create jobs by securing talent in related fields and to foster the domestic (Korean) UAS industry ecosystem by discovering domestic parts and material partner companies. GA-ASI expects the endeavor to create nearly 10,000 jobs based upon the expected sales and support over the next 10 years, and at least 500 jobs in the U.S."Hanwha Aerospace views unmanned systems as a strategic pillar for the future of defense. Through our collaboration with GA-ASI, we aim to strengthen sovereign defense capabilities, expand Korea's presence in the global UAS market, and contribute to a more robust ROK-U.S. alliance, said Dong Kwan Kim, Vice Chairman of Hanwha Group.Previously known as Mojave, Gray Eagle STOL leverages extensive commonality with the well-proven, in-production Gray Eagle 25M airframe to offer a highly capable new aircraft at greatly reduced cost and technical risk compared to a clean-sheet design. Gray Eagle STOL has recorded a number of first-of-their-kind aviation milestones, including the flight from the Dokdo, launch and recovery aboard the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (09), live-fire testing at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., and several others. Gray Eagle STOL offers international militaries a unique platform: a full-featured medium-altitude, long-endurance UAS with a significant battlefield payload that can take off in short distances from ships, unimproved surfaces, or other highly combat-relevant locations.About Hanwha AerospaceHanwha is South Korea's seventh-largest business group, with innovative businesses in the areas of aerospace & mechatronics, clean energy and ocean solutions, finance, and retail and services. Hanwha Aerospace is a world leader that specializes in the design, development, assembling, and maintaining aircraft gas turbines and engine parts, aircraft components, as well as space systems, guided missile systems, and land and naval weapon systems to include providing highly specialized and dedicated organizational and depot maintenance support across these products. www.hanwha.comAbout GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 8 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle® 25M, MQ-20 Avenger®, XQ-67A, YFQ-42A, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.Contact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

West Palm Beach, FL, Apr 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has launched its iconic, sport-inspired Spring-Summer Collection for 2025. This season's release captures the brand's modern, American style against the picturesque landscapes of the beautiful beaches and parks in sunny San Diego, California.U.S. Polo Assn.From the stunning shores of La Jolla to the historic elegance of Balboa Park and the lush greenery at Lakeside Polo Club, these iconic locations perfectly frame the Spring-Summer 2025 Collection. This seasonal launch also features the exciting 135th Anniversary Collection, which celebrates the brand's namesake and sport inspiration, the USPA."Each collection created by the U.S. Polo Assn. Global Design Team builds on our deep-rooted history in the sport of polo, while pushing the boundaries of creativity for the brand," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company which manages and markets the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "This season's collection underscores our commitment to timeless style and our dedication to delivering sport-inspired apparel that honors our brand's legendary heritage and excites our consumers and sports fans around the world."The U.S. Polo Assn. Spring-Summer 2025 Collection, photographed along the stunning California coast, features a sophisticated and colorful palette of pastels and vibrant hues. Both models and polo players showcase a variety of warm-weather fabrics, including breathable linens, soft terry, and lightweight knits, ideal for the changing of the seasons. Pops of color combined with versatile textured fabrics can be seen in U.S. Polo Assn.'s newest fashions, such as stylish polo shirts, comfortable denim, and soft, seasonal dresses. Bold, colorful stripes are featured throughout the collection in unique color combinations alongside vibrant accessories, such as fashionable footwear, on-trend eyewear, and chic crossbody bags."The U.S. Polo Assn. Spring-Summer 2025 Collection is focused on both style and comfort, using high-quality materials and detailed designs that consumers can easily add to their wardrobes as they transition from cool weather to warm temperatures," said Jessica Ramesberger, Executive of Merchandising and Design for U.S. Polo Assn. "Our latest Collection delivers fun, functional, and stylish pieces for the whole family this season."U.S. Polo Assn. is also proud to launch the brand's 135th Anniversary Collection in Spring 2025. The limited-edition collection celebrates the brand's extensive heritage and legacy in the sport of polo. This distinctive Capsule Collection features apparel and accessories that highlight U.S. Polo Assn.'s long-standing, classic American style and the brand's signature red, white, and blue stripe."San Diego's laid-back vibe, with its sunny skies and sandy beaches, perfectly captures the spirit of our Spring-Summer 2025 Collection, which includes pieces from our iconic 135th Anniversary Collection," said Stefanie Coroalles, VP Global Marketing for USPA Global. "From the sun-soaked beaches of La Jolla to the timeless allure of Balboa Park and the lively backdrop of Lakeside Polo Club, the locations we selected for our photo shoot emphasized the sporty, fun, and casual vibe of our latest designs.""These one-of-a-kind settings not only reflect the relaxed, yet adventurous California lifestyle but also align perfectly with our brand's commitment to combining great style with comfort and accessibility," Coroalles added.Known worldwide for its authentic, sport-inspired style, the U.S. Polo Assn. Spring-Summer 2025 Collection stays true to the brand's identity with timeless, classic-American staples. The Collection also includes items with certain attributes that are part of the U.S. Polo Assn. global sustainability program, USPA Life. Encouraging everyone to "Play Your Part," this program embodies the brand's commitment to environmental and social responsibility by aligning with sustainable development goals to ensure a positive impact on people, products, and the planet. Apparel and accessories for men, women, and children in the Spring-Summer 2025 Collection are available in U.S. Polo Assn. stores and online globally.About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in North America, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global and digital growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world.For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the USPA and manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPA Global also manages Global Polo TV, which provides sports and lifestyle content. For more sports content, visit globalpolo.com.Additional high-resolution images available on request.Contact InformationKaela DrakePR & Communications Specialistkdrake@uspagl.com+001.561.461.8596Stacey KovalskyVice President, Global PR and Communicationsskovalsky@uspagl.com+001.561.790.8036SOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.