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SINGAPORE, Mar 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A movement that began as a spark of inspiration now returns as a beacon of empowerment. The HER Courage Leaders Summit 2025 is set to take place on 5 April 2025, at NTUC One Marina Boulevard, Singapore, bringing together trailblazers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers dedicated to advancing women’s leadership across ASEAN.Organised by Class Living, a women-led and social impact-driven enterprise passionate about empowering women in self-development and entrepreneurship, the summit is more than an event — it is a call to action. This year, with strengthened partnerships in Singapore, Vietnam, and Brunei, the summit amplifies opportunities for women leaders through cross-border networking, mentorship, and business expansion.One of the most inspiring additions this year is the student video project, where young voices will share their perspectives on leadership, offering a glimpse into the aspirations and challenges that shape the next generation of women leaders in ASEAN.Inspiring Change - HER Courage Leaders Summit 2025With the theme “Inspiring Courage,” this year’s summit will feature dynamic panel discussions, strategic networking opportunities, and engaging conversations with industry leaders and advocates of female empowerment. The day will culminate in the highly anticipated HER Courage Awards & Celebration Dinner, commemorating Women of Courage Asia’s 6th anniversary and honouring women who have shown exceptional resilience and leadership.More than just an awards ceremony, the evening will serve as a tribute to unsung heroines — women whose stories of strength and perseverance often go unnoticed. It is a night to celebrate courage, break barriers, and inspire others to step boldly into their leadership journeys."HER Courage Leaders Summit is not just a conference; it is a movement. It is a catalyst for awakening the courage of women and igniting their power of influential leadership for transformative impact,” said Lilian Ong, Founder of Class Living, Women of Courage Asia, and HER Courage Biz Network, Country President of ABWCI Singapore, as she shared her vision for the future of women's empowerment.The summit’s reach also extends beyond Singapore’s borders. The Transform With Courage Conference will make its debut in Brunei in 2025, with plans to expand into the Philippines by 2026. These initiatives serve as stepping stones for women to build meaningful networks and thrive as leaders in their communities without the restrictions of borders.Advancement in Women’s Leadership Through Strategic PartnershipThis year, Class Living partners with NTUC U Women & Family, having Ms Yeo Wan Ling – Assistant Secretary-General and Director of U SME and U Women & Family at NTUC, Executive Secretary of the National Transport Workers’ Union, and Member of Parliament for Pasir Ris–Punggol GRC – as the Guest of Honour, to strengthen mentorship and career advancement programmes, reinforcing the summit’s commitment to fostering long-term impact. These initiatives aim to build self-leadership confidence and career pathways for women at all stages of their professional journeys and includes NTUC’s International Women’s Day celebrations—To-Gather: Power of Women – Bright, Brave and Bold—which features a symbolic fun walk and SHE Supports Friendship Circles session.The need for structured mentorship and leadership programs remains urgent in ASEAN, where women still face barriers to career growth. Vietnamese entrepreneur Nhi Le is a testament to the impact of such programs—once a mentee, she now serves as a mentor, proving that empowered women uplift entire communities.Partnering with Extraordinary People to support caregivers in gaining confidence and new skills, this initiative empowers them to take charge of their journeys—whether in their families, communities, or careers. “Caregivers are the backbone of their loved ones’ lives. They deserve opportunities for personal growth and leadership in ways that matter to them,” said Mr. Ivan Chin, CEO of Extraordinary People.Education also plays a pivotal role in shaping future leaders. This year, Class Living is also collaborating with PSB Academy and SME Marketing Academy to create career development and networking opportunities for aspiring women leaders. The partnership with PSB Academy provides students with real-world exposure through industrial projects in marketing, content creation and podcast production, connecting academic learning with real industry work experience.“These collaborations equip our students with essential skills in organisation and planning, along with practical experience, ensuring that they graduate prepared to excel in their careers and make valuable contributions to their industries,” said Falilah Mohamed, Deputy Director of the Student Success Office at PSB Academy.The HER Courage Leaders Summit 2025 will leave attendees with transformative insights, strategic partnerships, and an empowered vision for their leadership journeys, while also providing access to key business networking platforms such as SME Bosses Connect, NTUC U Women & Family, and ABWCI. The evening will also be graced by a special performance from Extraordinary People, a charity dedicated to supporting individuals with special needs.Day Session Tickets are priced at $297, covering panel discussions, networking, and a buffet lunch. Evening Gala Dinner Tickets are available for $397, including dinner and the HER Courage Awards ceremony. Early Bird tickets start at just $60, and a limited-time IWD special promotion offers a 'Buy 1, Get the 2nd at 50% off' deal until 10 March. Tickets and table bookings can be secured on the website.Media Contact:Julia Lachicajulia@swstrategies.org+65 8748792You may download the media assets here. Class Living is a women-led and social impact-driven enterprise that is passionate about empowering women to focus on their personal growth and leadership development so that they can achieve their dreams & destinies while making a transformative impact in their spheres of influence. Class Living has built three communities, namely Connecting Mothers Support Group, Women of Courage Asia and HER Courage BizNetwork to meet the different needs of women in their journey of Personal growth & Leadership, Motherhood, Professional advancement or Entrepreneurship.NTUC U Women and Family is the voice for working women and families. It supports the aspirations of working women through the promotion and enhancement of employment opportunities and work-life initiatives. For more details, visit https://www.ntuc.org.sg/uwomenandfamilyExtra•Ordinary People, established in July 2017 as a registered charity, endeavours to enable and support children and individuals with special needs in forming an inclusive society. Inclusion recognises that everyone has value and can contribute. Singapore can take the lead as an Inclusive society fuelled by compassion, supported by well-equipped carers and driven by corporate leadership.As one of Singapore’s leading private education institutions with a 60-year heritage of producing more than 200,000 learners, PSB Academy is committed to defining its identity as “Asia’s Future Academy”. Established in 1964, the Academy started under Singapore’s Economic Development Board and later Productivity and Standards Board to upgrade the knowledge and skills of Singapore’s workforce. With an approach to education that focuses on what really matters: performance in the New Economy, PSB Academy provides quality education to shape and nurture future-ready graduates with the necessary skills and tools to stay relevant in a digitally-driven economy.PSB Academy campuses include three dynamic locations, with the newly added Cathay Campus* at the iconic building of The Cathay at the buzzing Orchard Road, alongside its City Campus comprising the Main Wing and STEM Wing at Marina Square Shopping Mall. The learning spaces in the heart of the city connect students globally through a collaborative learning and networking environment that enables them to be agile innovators and contributors to society.With a strong network of industry partners to prepare students for the workforce, PSB Academy today hosts over 20,000 students from more than 50 nationalities with its slate of certificate, diploma, degree, and short courses.SME Bosses Connect is a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners and entrepreneurs. Founded with the mission to foster growth and success in the business world, this organization provides a unique space for SME leaders to network, share experiences, and gain valuable insights. Through their events and initiatives, SME Bosses Connect aims to create a supportive community where business owners can connect, collaborate, and thrive in today's competitive marketplace.At the heart of SME Bosses Connect is the belief that every business owner has the potential to become a "boss" in their respective field. By bringing together like-minded individuals, the platform facilitates knowledge exchange, mentorship opportunities, and access to resources that can help SMEs overcome challenges and seize new opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, SME Bosses Connect offers a welcoming environment where you can learn, grow, and build lasting relationships with fellow business leaders.ABWCI is a global chamber for women in business; empowering them through a supportive ecosystem, fostering equity, and inclusive prosperity for a thriving society. We are a membership-based network, connecting more than 150,000 women across diverse sectors in over 30 countries. Having 150+ strategic partnerships with key stakeholders of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, ABWCI is creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs across the globe.Registered as a Not For Profit under Section 8 of the Indian Companies Act, 2013, ABWCI was officially launched in 2021; with the aim to empower, engage, and educate women in business, while advocating for policies that foster a collaborative ecosystem globally. Since then, we have mobilized funds worth $18M for women in business and organised 80+ events aligned to our goal of advancing women’s economic empowerment.Being recognized as a member of UNFPA's Equity 2030 Alliance, knowledge partner by the UNGCNI, partner by VUCEA (Ministry of Economy in Argentina), and knowledge partner by the G20/W20 in 2023 is a testament to our pivotal role in advancing societal transformation through women-led development, and commitment to social impact. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

West Palm Beach, FL, Mar 18, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), the entertainment subsidiary of USPA Global, has extended its historic relationship with ESPN through 2026. USPA Global manages U.S. Polo Assn., the multi-billion-dollar global sports brand and the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA).Veteran ESPN Broadcaster Chris FowlerThe relationship continues to build upon the landmark deal between GPE and ESPN, which brought the sport of polo to a massive global audience for the first time in 2022. Since that time, the exposure to the sport has extended to many parts of the world and millions of households across multiple platforms.In 2025, ESPN will show fans the most prestigious tournament in North America, the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, as well as the U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship® and the Gauntlet of Polo®, all taking place on the U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium Field One, along with the Women's and Men's National Intercollegiate Championship (NIC) games, in addition to other select international games. For game broadcasts and times, check your ESPN local listings.Adding to the excitement of the 2025 polo season, veteran ESPN broadcaster Chris Fowler will be on site to host the 2025 U.S. Open Polo Championship on Sunday, April 20, in front of what is expected to be the largest crowd to ever watch the most prestigious tournament in North America. Fowler has been with ESPN for nearly 30 years, appearing on many of the network's marquee properties, including hosting ESPN's coverage of the Triple Crown horse races from 1998-2007.Fowler is best known for his play-by-play for the company's top college football game each week on ABC Saturday Night Football and SEC on ABC, where he works alongside analyst Kirk Herbstreit and sideline reporter Holly Rowe. Over the years, the Emmy-winning commentator has also been the voice of ESPN's Grand Slam tennis coverage, and has hosted SportsCenter, College GameDay - including three Emmy wins for Outstanding Studio Show - Weekly while Fowler was at the helm, and men's college basketball, including on-site NCAA Final Four coverage."I've been a fan of the sport of polo for years, and now I'm excited to be part of the genuine polo experience by hosting the U.S. Open Polo Championship in front of what is expected to be the largest crowd to ever watch the pinnacle of the sport in North America," said Fowler about his new role. "I have provided commentary on so many great games and athletes, and now I will be able to speak about an entirely different kind of athlete alongside their equine partners in this thrilling game of speed and precision.""I'm also proud to be able to share this unique sport with the greater ESPN audience and give it the exposure it deserves as a competitive and skill-driven sport," Fowler added.The multi-faceted relationship will again bring the finals of the top North American polo events to ESPN platforms, with game distribution on ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN.com and on-demand on the ESPN App."The USPA continues to work closely with ESPN and credits this amazing relationship with attracting an entirely new generation of sports fans to the exciting world of polo," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, which oversees the worldwide, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "The addition of Chris Fowler to the U.S. Open Polo Championship broadcast team is a credit to the success of this groundbreaking relationship and serves to further drive the global momentum of the sport around the world.""We believe Chris aligns with the tradition, sophistication, passion and global reach of our sport!" added Prince.By broadcasting many of the top polo tournaments in the world annually since 2022, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, the XII Federation of International Polo (FIP) Championship®, and the Paris Games Polo Challenge, the sport of polo has reached an entirely new and thriving audience on ESPN. The extension with ESPN will continue to bring more exposure to polo.In conjunction with the games, ESPN will once again distribute multiple 25-minute made-for-television shows produced by GPE. The award-winning show "Breakaway: Presented by U.S. Polo Assn." serves as a behind-the-scenes look into the lives and careers of polo players and horses from around the world and will include "Breakaway" episodes such as "Polo in the Palm Beaches," "Women in Polo," "Polo in College" and "Polo in England," to name a few. Included in extended media distribution, these episodes will also air on StarSports, beIN Sports and Times of India."The USPA is delighted with the long-term vision of the ESPN relationship and with the recognition polo is receiving from a new fan base around the world by watching polo on ESPN," said Stewart Armstrong, Chairman of the USPA. "We are anticipating another highly competitive season driven by the partnership of superior athletes, both the players and their equine partners, competing in the Gauntlet of Polo® series right here at the newly renovated USPA National Polo Center (NPC) - Wellington."For the most up-to-date information and breaking news, sign up for the Polo Insider newsletter at globalpolo.com.About ESPNESPN, the world's leading sports entertainment brand, features eight U.S. television networks, direct-to-consumer ESPN+, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, endeavors on every continent around the world, and more. ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc. (an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company) and 20 percent by Hearst.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. 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.About the United States Polo Association® (USPA)The United States Polo Association® is organized and exists for the purposes of promoting the game of polo; coordinating the activities of its member clubs and registered player members; arranging and supervising polo tournaments, competitions and games; and providing rules, handicaps and tournament conditions for those events. Its overarching goals are improving the sport and promoting the safety and welfare of its human and equine participants. Founded in 1890, the USPA is the largest voluntary sports organization in North America for the sport of polo. The USPA is currently made up of more than 200 member clubs and over 5,000 registered player members. It annually awards and oversees roughly 50 national tournaments hosted by its member clubs. For more information, please visit uspolo.org.Contact InformationShannon StilsonVP, Sports Marketing & Mediasstilson@uspagl.com+001.561.227.6994Stacey KovalskySenior Director, Global Communicationsskovalsky@uspagl.com+001.561.790.8036SOURCE: USPA Global Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Mar 18, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CropLife Asia, the regional voice of the plant science industry, today announced a new lineup for the organization’s Office Bearers within the Board of Directors. Among the changes to the roster of Office Bearers as the installation of Ms. Simone Barg of BASF as CropLife President.Ms. Simone Barg, Senior Vice President, Agricultural Solutions Asia-Pacific with BASF, is an experienced senior leader with a growth mindset focused on customers and people. Currently based in Singapore, Ms. Barg has served with BASF for over two decades and successfully managed the company’s businesses in various industries, B2B and B2C, specialty and commodity chemicals and extensive transformational programs.The new roster for the CropLife Asia Office Bearers is as follows:Ms. Simone Barg (BASF) – PresidentMr. Paul Luxton (Syngenta) – Vice-PresidentMs. Malu Nachreiner (Bayer Crop Science) – TreasurerMr. Robert Kaan (Corteva Agriscience) – Secretary"As the population in Asia continues to grow, the challenge facing agriculture is its ability to produce safe, affordable and nutritious food sustainably," said Simone Barg, President of CropLife Asia. "This starts with supporting farmers gain access to the tools, technology and innovations in plant science. I am honored to represent CropLife Asia as President. Together with our member partners, governments, ag industry partners, and farmers, we seek to establish agricultural systems enabled through innovative crop science and technologies that would contribute to improving food security and the living standards of all in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner."About CropLife AsiaCropLife Asia is a non-profit society and the regional organization of CropLife International, the voice of the global plant science industry. We advocate a safe, secure food supply, and our vision is food security enabled by innovative agriculture. CropLife Asia supports the work of 15 member associations across the continent and is led by six member companies at the forefront of crop protection, seeds and/or biotechnology research and development. For more information, visit us at www.croplifeasia.org. For more information please contact:Duke HippDirector, Public Affairs & Strategic PartnershipsCropLife AsiaTel: +65 6221 1615duke.hipp@croplifeasia.org  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Africa, Mar 18, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Registry Africa, the official operator of the .africa top-level domain (TLD), and GoDaddy, a world leader in domain registration and web services, have announced that the .africa domain is available on GoDaddy.com. This will help increase Africa’s digital ecosystem while catering to the rising international demand for connectivity with the continent.GoDaddy’s vast customer base – spanning millions of business owners organizations, and entrepreneurs globally – can easily register and manage .africa domains by simplifying access to .africa extension. The aim is to empower entities seeking to establish or expand their digital footprint across Africa’s rapidly growing markets.“Having GoDaddy as our Registrar increases our market reach and puts .africa at the top shelf for users to access,” said Lucky Masilela, CEO of Registry Africa.The move comes as interest in Africa’s digital potential is growing internationally due to the continent’s youthful population, increased internet penetration, and a surge in startup environment. The .africa domain, synonymous with regional identity, offers businesses a strategic tool to localize their online presence.Industry analysts and economic experts highlight that strategic partnerships can act as a catalyst for transformation, accelerate digital innovation and stimulate cross-border investments throughout Africa. This partnership coincides with a period of rapid expansion, exemplified by the remarkable surge in mobile internet adoption across sub-Saharan Africa.For more information on registering a .africa domain through GoDaddy, visit www.godaddy.com/en-ph/tlds/africa-domain.About GoDaddyGoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services, and accept payments. GoDaddy Airo®, the company’s AI-powered experience, makes growing a small business faster and easier by helping them to get their idea online in minutes, drive traffic and boost sales. GoDaddy’s expert guides are available 24/7 to provide assistance. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.About Registry AfricaRegistry Africa is the official registry for the .african domain, responsible for managing the .africa top-level domain (TLD) and maintaining the database of all registered .africa domain names along with corresponding registrant information. Visit www.registry.africa for more information.PR contacts:GoDaddy: mohammed.elbatta@fekracomms.comRegistry Africa: pr@registry.africa  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Mar 18, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (DBS Hong Kong) recently co-organised a T-box Workshop on Navigating ASEAN Business Opportunities to showcase the vast potential of the ASEAN market to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and to help them further expand their international business footprint. ASEAN is the third-largest economy in Asia and the fifth largest globally, following the United States, China, Japan, and Germany, and holds significant economic influence and abundant business opportunities.As the second largest trading region since 2010, bilateral trade between Hong Kong and ASEAN reached USD145 billion in 2023, accounting for 12.8% of Hong Kong's total global trade. The key focus of the workshop was to show Hong Kong SMEs how they could explore business opportunities in ASEAN.Cherry Lee, Associate Director, Marketing & Customer Service, Corporate Communications & Marketing, HKTDC, said: "Inevitably, businesses encounter issues associated with entering new markets including those in ASEAN. As Hong Kong SMEs have limited resources to tackle these challenges HKTDC helps by providing free support services from over 50 offices worldwide. Since the launch of T-box in April 2020, more than 4,700 Hong Kong companies have participated and gained assistance including branding, digital transformation, manufacturing and supply chain solutions, new market exploration, and sustainability transformation to achieve business and transformation goals."T-box programme is offered free of charge and is open to all Hong Kong registered companies. Dedicated T-box staff work with corporates to identify their goals and provide support, with group and tailored services including advisory services, workshops, government-funding information, market knowledge and networking opportunities.Lareina Wang, Managing Director and Head of SME Banking, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, said: “The ASEAN market presents abundant business opportunities. Our survey reveals that over half of Hong Kong SMEs view expanding into new Asian markets as a key business priority, with particular focus on Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. As Southeast Asia's largest bank with deep roots in Asia and extensive market knowledge, DBS is committed to supporting SMEs in entering ASEAN and achieving sustainable growth through efficient banking solutions, professional advisory services, extensive networks, and market insights.”SMEs are the pillars of Hong Kong's economy, but they often face challenges in managing operational costs, maintaining cash flow, and expanding into Asian markets. Leveraging its strong network in Asia and leading digital technology, DBS Hong Kong provides tailored banking solutions and competitive financing options for SMEs, thereby enhancing their businesses resilience and growth, and driving the development of Hong Kong’s business ecosystem.T-box Workshop on Navigating ASEAN Business Opportunities invited several ASEAN market experts to share insights. The session began with Galvin Chia, HKTDC Principal Economist, Asian and Emerging Markets Research Team, who provided an overview of the ASEAN market and its opportunities.During the discussion panel, Billy Cheung, Executive Director, Hong Kong Foreign Trade eCommerce Association shared tips to SMEs about how to leverage e-commerce platforms to enter new markets. Crystal Yuen, Head of Documentary Trade Product Management, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited discussed how banks or related institutions can support SMEs in entering new markets through trade finance. Finally, Eugene Yeung, Tax Partner, KPMG China, provided tax strategies and advice for SMEs to avoid tax risks while effectively utilising tax incentives to expand their business.In a rapidly changing global economy, all sectors in Hong Kong, whether large enterprises or SMEs, need to continuously upgrade and transform, striving to explore new markets and seek avenues for business growth while embracing new opportunities. T-box regularly organises workshops and online seminars on various topics, inviting industry leaders and professionals to provide practical information on branding, digital transformation, manufacturing and supply chain solutions, new market exploration, and sustainability transformation, helping enterprises strengthen their competitive advantage. Through this workshop, participants opened up new horizons for business development and seize the immense potential of the ASEAN market. The successful hosting of this seminar also highlights the support and commitment of HKTDC and DBS Hong Kong to SMEsPhotos Download: https://bit.ly/4buTN8NCherry Lee, Associate Director, Marketing & Customer Service, Corporate Communications & Marketing of HKTDCLareina Wang, Managing Director and Head of SME Banking, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) LimitedAngie Ng, Executive Director, SME Banking, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, delivered opening remarks at the event(From left to right) Galvin Chia, HKTDC Principal Economist, Asian and Emerging Markets Research Team, Crystal Yuen, Head of Documentary Trade Product Management, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, Eugene Yeung, Tax Partner, KPMG China, and Billy Cheung, Executive Director, Hong Kong Foreign Trade eCommerce Association, shared their expertise on ASEAN market expansion for SMEs during the panel discussionHKTDC and DBS SME Banking recently co-organised the T-box Workshop on Navigating ASEAN Business Opportunities, which saw proactive participation from multiple Hong Kong SMEs interested in expanding into the ASEAN marketMedia enquiriesHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgDBS Hong Kong:Celia WanTel: (852) 6690 9250Email: celiawan@dbs.comGigi LaiTel: (852) 6840 2142Email: gigilai@dbs.comAbout 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.About DBSDBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. The bank’s “AA-” and “Aa1” credit ratings are among the highest in the world.Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 16 consecutive years from 2009 to 2024.DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME, and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way.With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities.For more information, please visit www.dbs.com. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Key findings from the survey- 53% of employees consider their salary does not match industry standards Only 28% of respondents are satisfied with their salary growth opportunities- Nearly half (49%) of all professionals expect up to 10% growth in their next appraisal- 41% of employees reported no major change in their salary over the past three years- In-demand skills (30%) and economic trends (25%) are the primary drivers of current salary trendsSINGAPORE, Mar 19, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Singaporean employees and employers appear to have differing perspectives on compensation, according to a comprehensive salary survey by foundit, a leading jobs and talent platform. The study reveals that while many professionals see room for salary growth, organisations are focusing on strategic compensation planning to retain talent in a competitive job market. The insights from the survey highlight evolving compensation trends in Singapore, with a growing awareness among professionals about market benchmarks. More than half of those surveyed recognise that salary adjustments are necessary to stay competitive, while nearly half anticipate only a modest single-digit salary growth in their upcoming reviews.These insights offer valuable opportunities for organisations to refine their talent strategies, ensuring competitive compensation structures that attract and retain top talent. With compensation playing a central role in both recruitment success and employee loyalty, these insights into workforce sentiment provide valuable intelligence for business planning.V Suresh, CEO of foundit, commented on the findings: "Our survey highlights a growing disparity between employee salary expectations and market realities in Singapore. More than half of professionals feel their compensation is not aligned with industry standards, while 41% have seen little to no salary growth in the past three years. This misalignment, particularly among mid-career professionals, presents a significant challenge for employers striving to retain skilled talent in an already competitive job market.To address this, organisations must adopt transparent salary benchmarking, skills-based compensation models, and clear career progression frameworks. While early-career professionals remain optimistic, the increasing dissatisfaction among experienced employees signals a critical need for proactive compensation strategies. Companies that prioritise fair and structured salary growth will not only improve retention but also strengthen Singapore’s position as a premier talent hub in Asia.”Key findings from the survey include:Salary Perception Across Experience LevelsMore than half (53%) of working professionals surveyed see opportunities for higher compensation compared to industry peers.36% feel their salary is above average, while 11% are unsure how their pay compares to market rates.Entry-level professionals (0-3 years) are the most optimistic, with 46.9% reporting they earn above industry standards.Mid-level professionals (7-10 years) are the most dissatisfied, with 57.9% reporting their salary is below market standards.Satisfaction with Salary Growth35% of respondents are dissatisfied with salary growth opportunities.37% remain neutral, indicating mixed perceptions about compensation structures.28% express satisfaction, but satisfaction levels decline as professionals advance in their careers.Executive-level (15+ years) professionals show the highest dissatisfaction (39.4%) with salary growth.Expected Salary Growth from AppraisalNearly half (49.37%) of employees expect no growth or a maximum of 10% salary hike in their next review.24.5% anticipate a 6-10% increment, while 24.8% foresee just 0-5% growth.16% of professionals aim for substantial increases exceeding 30%. 34.9% of entry-level professionals expect 6–10% hikes, while executives (25.7%) top the group anticipating raises of 30% or more.Salary Changes Over the Past Three Years41% of professionals saw no salary growth, indicating wage stagnation.28% experienced salary reductions (19.3% minor, 8.3% significant).32% received salary hikes (15.9% modest, 15.3% substantial), highlighting industry-specific trends.Future Salary Expectations: Industry Outlook73% of respondents expect salary growth in the future, with professionals in Consumer Electronics, Engineering & Construction, and IT sectors most optimistic.Manufacturing, Retail, and Education sectors expect more stability or potential decline.Key Drivers of Salary TrendsSkills in Demand: 30.1% of professionals see in-demand skills significantly impact salaries.Economic Trends: 24.9% see macroeconomic factors shaping pay scales.Industry-Specific Challenges: 18.8% cite industry constraints as key influencers of pay.Technological Advancements: 16.2% recognise tech-driven disruptions as key factors affecting wages.For organisations navigating the complexities of talent acquisition and retention the results of this survey provide a valuable benchmark for assessing current approaches and identifying areas for strategic improvement. By leveraging these insights to enhance both compensation structures and communication around pay, companies can create more appealing work environments that attract and retain top talent.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. Additionally, foundit has been recognised as a Great Place to Work, reflecting its dedication to fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture.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 Contact:For media inquiries or further information, please contactNamrata Sharma – Namrata.sharma@adfactorspr.comContact number - +65 81383034 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Key findings from the survey47% of professionals report their salary is above industry standards42% of respondents feel their salary is below market levelsOnly 40% of respondents are satisfied with their salary growth opportunities37% of employees reported no major change in their salary over the past three yearsIn-demand skills (38%) and economic trends (24%) are the primary drivers of current salary trendsMANILA, Mar 19, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Employers and employees in the Philippines appear to be divided on compensation perspectives, according to a comprehensive salary survey by foundit, a leading jobs and talent platform. The survey reveals a workforce with mixed sentiments about salary standards, with nearly half feeling adequately compensated, while many others perceive a gap between their pay and industry benchmarks. Despite this divide, the survey highlights a growing awareness among professionals about market comparisons and strong optimism for future salary growth, despite recent stagnation in wages.These findings present valuable opportunities for organisations to enhance their talent strategies, ensuring competitive compensation structures that attract and retain top talent. With compensation playing a central role in both recruitment success and employee loyalty, these insights provide valuable intelligence for business planning.V Suresh, CEO of foundit, commented on the findings: "Our latest survey highlights a unique divide in the Philippine workforce—while 47% of professionals feel adequately compensated, 42% believe their salaries fall below industry standards. This contrast presents both a challenge and an opportunity for employers navigating an increasingly competitive talent market.What stands out is the strong optimism among professionals, with nearly 80% expecting salary growth despite 37% experiencing wage stagnation over the past three years. This signals a workforce that remains hopeful about future prospects, even in the face of economic uncertainties.For organisations, this underscores the importance of strategic compensation planning. Employers who embrace transparent salary benchmarking, skills-driven pay structures, and clear career progression paths will be best positioned to attract and retain top talent. By bridging the perception gap and aligning compensation strategies with workforce expectations, companies can strengthen their employer brand and contribute to the Philippines’ continued economic growth.”Key findings from the survey include:Salary Perception Across Experience Levels47% of professionals report that they are paid above industry standards, considering themselves well compensated.42% consider their salary is below market levels, highlighting dissatisfaction.11% are not aware of how their salary compares, indicating a gap in transparency.Entry-level professionals (0-3 years) are the most optimistic, with 50.5% feeling they are paid above industry standards, although 40.7% feel underpaid.Junior (4-6 years) and Mid-level (7-10 years) professionals show the highest dissatisfaction, with 47% feeling their salaries are below average, reflecting potential career growth struggles.Satisfaction with Salary Growth40% of respondents are satisfied with their salary growth opportunities.34% remain neutral, indicating mixed perceptions about compensation structures.26% are dissatisfied, with junior professionals (4-6 years) reporting maximum dissatisfaction at 32.1%. FMCG, Foods, Beverage (54.5%), Recruitment, Staffing (53.8%), and Advertising, PR, Event Management (42.9%) sectors show the highest dissatisfaction rates.Expected Salary Growth from Appraisal29.7% of professionals expect a 6-10% salary hike in their next review, making this the most common expectation.26.9% expect a substantial increase of 30% or more in their salaries — an indicator of optimism and high aspirations.Professionals with 4-6 years of experience are optimistic, with nearly 38% expecting 6-10% raises.Executive-Level (15+ years) professionals have the highest expectations, with over 51% anticipating an increase of 30% and above.Salary Changes Over the Past Three Years37% of professionals saw no salary growth, indicating wage stagnation.38% experienced growth, with 22% reporting significant increases.25% faced a decline in their salaries (14% slight, 11% significant).Executive-Level professionals (15+ years) reported the best career growth with 34.55% seeing significant increases, while entry-level professionals faced the most uncertainty.Future Salary Expectations: Industry Outlook79.5% of respondents expect salary growth in their industry, showing strong optimism despite past stagnation.Technology & IT employees expect the highest salary increments, with a significant number of them expecting 30% and above.Key Drivers of Salary TrendsSkills in Demand: 38.04% of professionals see  in-demand skills significantly impacting salaries.Economic Trends: 23.6% see macroeconomic factors shaping pay scales.Industry-Specific Challenges: 14.44% cite industry-specific challenges as key influencers.Technological Advancements: 13.66% recognise tech-driven disruptions affecting wages.For organisations navigating the complexities of talent acquisition and retention today, this results of this survey provide a valuable benchmark for assessing current approaches and identifying areas for strategic improvement. By leveraging these insights to enhance both compensation structures and communication around pay, companies can create more appealing work environments that attract and retain top talent.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. Additionally, foundit has been recognised as a Great Place to Work, reflecting its dedication to fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture.To learn more about, foundit in APAC & Gulf, visit: www.foundit.com.ph | www.foundit.my | www.foundit.sg | www.foundit.in | www.founditgulf.com | http://www.foundit.hk | www.foundit.idContact:For media inquiries or further information, please contactNamrata Sharma – Namrata.sharma@adfactorspr.comContact number - +65 81383034 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年3月18日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中國利郎有限公司（「中國利郎」或「本公司」，及其附屬公司，統稱「集團」；股份編號：1234）今天公佈其二零二四年全年業績。中國利郎主席兼非執行董事王冬星先生說：「二零二四年，全球局勢依舊複雜多變，地緣政治及經濟環境前景仍然複雜，國際貿易和關稅等因素對實際經濟的影響難以預測。作為行業的領先者，集團於年內堅定推進戰略轉型，善用科技加強企業管理，並在維持與分銷商及各個合作夥伴合作並鞏固全國銷售網路的基礎上，進一步優化渠道佈局，提升運營效率，以實現更高質量的健康增長。」年內，集團收入同比增長3.0%至人民幣36.5億元。其中，輕商務系列增長27.2%，主要得益於單店平均銷售額的強勁提升以及新零售管道的顯著成效，延續二零二三年的良好勢頭。主系列銷售下跌3.0%，主要由於集團於年內收回東北三省和江蘇四省的分銷商的分銷權，轉以直面消費者（DTC）模式經營，導致分銷業務銷售出現下降。此外，集團需向四個省份原分銷商支付補償金，並直接從銷售收入扣減。毛利率為47.7%，同比輕微下降0.5個百分點，主要因為向分銷商支付一次性補償金，以及存貨撥備回撥減少所致。股東應佔利潤為人民幣4.6億元(二零二三年: 人民幣5.3億元)。股東應佔利潤率為12.6%(二零二三年: 15.0%)。每股盈利為人民幣38.51分。集團於年內保持財政穩健，現金流充足。董事會建議派發末期股息每股9港仙及特別末期股息每股3港仙，連同已派發的中期股息，全年每股派息合共30港仙，維持穩定的派息比率。集團積極回應新零售強勁的發展趨勢，採取全新戰略，將電商平台從清理庫存的渠道改革成為主攻新品的零售渠道。集團同時繼續強化新零售的全平台佈局，在原本的電商渠道佈局的基礎上開拓了「拼多多」及「得物」等多元線上渠道。新零售銷售年內同比增長24%。面對不斷變化的市場趨勢，集團採取靈活的策略，堅實擁抱變革，通過多元的銷售渠道和精準的市場定位使集團的產品和服務能夠更切合中國男裝消費者的購買習慣，從而促進銷售提升。年內，集團年內佈局渠道轉型，在東北地區及江蘇省率先推行「LILANZ主系列」的DTC模式，取代過去由一級分銷商經營的模式。該等舉措推動不足一年，已經讓集團在東北地區及江蘇省的實現顯著增長，並預期為集團長遠提供更大的貢獻。此外，輕商務則繼續採用直營模式及直營的電商銷售模式。截至二零二四年十二月底，集團主系列店舖共2,451家，輕商務門店共322家，合計共2,773家，同比淨增加78家。品牌推廣方面，不斷積極探索多元營銷新方式，以「創新、品質、年輕化」為關鍵詞，通過品牌戰略升級、明星、數字化營銷及社會責任踐行等多維度舉措，透過主系列和輕商務系列的產品持續革新，成功觸達各線城市及不同年齡段的消費群體。集團去年提出「多品牌、國際化」發展策略已邁入實質階段，並成功與國際公司合作，豐富自有產品組合。集團在去年八月通過控股合資形式，獲得了高端高爾夫服飾品牌「MUNSINGWEAR」在中國地區的品牌所有權，相關庫存接管已順利進行。此外，集團籌備在馬來西亞組開設海外門店進展順利。二零二五年，中國利郎作將繼續發揮自身優勢，推動變革轉型，把握市場整合的機會。集團目標在二零二五年淨增加100家店舖，將優先選擇在省會及地級市的優質購物商場開設新店，選址在高流量和高消費潛力的地區；同時增加在奧特萊斯商場的開店規模，以更相宜的價吸引消費者，並有效清理庫存。集團亦會靈活關閉低效店舖，並嚴格控制成本開支，旨在提升店效的同時，確保資源對準投放於目標消費群。此外，為延續新零售業務的良好勢頭及把握市場機遇，集團今年將增加在線上銷售新產品，目標新貨品銷售佔電商銷售總金額的比重能提高至80%。集團力求新零售業務於二零二五年實現15%或以上的增長，整體銷售額達到不少於10%的增長。集團將按計劃推進「多品牌、國際化」發展策略，集團旗下合資公司「MUNSINGWEAR」的線上銷售預期在今年上半年正式啟動，並於下半年開設首家實體門店。此外，集團預計上半年於馬來西亞組開設首家門店，目前進展順利。藉此，集團佈局於二零二五年年底實現以「利郎LILANZ」、「利郎LESS IS MORE」和「MUNSINGWEAR」三個品牌，並在中國和馬來西亞兩個市場經營的目標，意味著在中國家傳戶曉的利郎品牌正式踏足國際。王冬星先生總結說：「面對未來的挑戰與機遇，中國利郎將保持審慎樂觀的態度。在堅定推行既定戰略，持續推動新零售業務增長的同時，配合多品牌、國際化策略，擴大市場份額，提升品牌競爭力。集團致力實現更高質量的健康增長，從而鞏固自身在男裝行業的領導地位，為消費者提供更優質的產品與服務，並為股東創造更大的價值。」關於中國利郎中國利郎是中國領先的男裝企業之一。作為一家綜合時裝企業，集團設計、採購、生產並以品牌「利郎LILANZ」及「利郎LESS IS MORE」銷售優質男士商務及休閒服裝。其產品於遍佈中國31個省、自治區及直轄市的廣闊零售及分銷網絡銷售。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

財務摘要(人民幣億元)截至 12 月 31 日止年度2024年2023年變動收入119.46129.90- 8.04%毛利17.0520.61- 17.27%本公司擁有人應佔淨利潤10.7123.82- 55.04%每股基本盈利 (人民幣元)0.230.52- 55.80%香港, 2025年3月18日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中國化肥產能及產量最大的央企中海石油化學股份有限公司(「中海石油化學」或「公司」，股份編號：3983) 公佈截至2024年12月31日止年度經審計之全年業績。2024年公司實現收入人民幣119.46億元，本公司擁有人應佔淨利潤為人民幣10.71億元。董事會建議派發2024年度末期股息每股人民幣0.1208元（含稅），派息率達52%。2024年公司盈利較2023年下降，一方面是因爲2023年公司利潤包含了出售附屬公司天野化工（已更名為新材料公司）的67%股權權益所帶來的一次性收益人民幣8.52億元，另一方面是因爲公司2024年三套尿素裝置集中檢修導致尿素銷量降低以及尿素等產品價格大幅下降。中海石油化學董事長兼執行董事侯曉峰先生表示：「過去一年，化肥行業整體承壓，尿素價格波動顯著。面對挑戰，公司聚焦「安全運營、降本增效、市場開拓」三大主線，優化生產管理、強化成本管控、統籌產品營銷。於報告期內，公司歸屬於股東的淨利潤為1,071百萬元。為回饋股東長期支持，董事會擬派發2024年度末期股息每股0.128人民幣元（含稅），派息率達,52%，與股東共享發展成果。」公司堅定踐行綠色發展戰略，能效指標持續領跑：甲醇裝置連續13年蟬聯中國石油與化學工業聯合會「能效領跑者」稱號，合成氨裝置連續5年獲評中國氮肥工業協會"水效領跑者"。憑藉卓越的可持續發展實踐，公司榮膺國際肥料工業協會（IFA）"行業管理領軍者"認證，成為2024年度國內唯一入選企業，彰顯全球影響力。生産管理方面，公司持續加強生產經營管控，過去一年全年未發生各類安全生産事故，生產裝置安穩長優運行。公司生產裝置均實現了2024年度「1個200天或兩個100天」的長週期運行目標，海南一期甲醇裝置實現514天長週期，華鶴煤化工氣化裝置實現510天長週期運行，打破自身歷史紀錄並在同行業處於領先地位。員工死亡事故和環保污染事故事件連續三年為「零」。丙烯腈項目順利通過品質竣工驗收，合格率100%。得益於此，公司全年生產尿素191.8萬噸、磷複肥85.5萬噸、甲醇143.8萬噸、丙烯腈系列產品23.0萬噸。銷售管理方面，公司繼續加強市場研究、把握市場節奏，助力公司營銷創效。此外，公司持續優化化肥電商直銷平台「海油惠農寶」，打造便捷高效的化肥選購環境，同時拓寬產品市場，開闢甲醇燃料領域應用。公司2024年全年銷售尿素188.8萬噸、甲醇142.6萬噸、磷肥50.9萬噸、複合肥29.5萬噸、丙烯腈系列產品22.6萬噸；全年共出口了0.4萬噸尿素、12.6萬噸磷酸二銨、0.9萬噸甲醇和0.9萬噸丙烯腈。展望2025年，國內尿素供需差距仍然存在，預計尿素市場仍然承壓。國內磷肥供應預計穩定，受糧食增産任務支撑，耕地面積恢復性增長等因素驅動，磷肥需求有望增長，磷肥市場價格有望繼續維持穩定態勢。甲醇産能預計相較去年有較大增量，與此同時，甲醇下游計劃投産産能較大，將進一步帶動甲醇需求上升，因此預計甲醇市場或呈現供需兩旺態勢。國內丙烯腈産能過剩格局凸顯，下游ABS行業增長帶動的新增需求卻不足以消納過剩産能，而全球經濟進入低速增長常態，因此丙烯腈出口或仍面臨一定阻力。另一方面，海南自貿港政策為公司佈局港口物流與國際貿易提供了戰略機遇。公司董事長兼執行董事侯曉峰先生表示：「2025年，公司將聚焦三個方向發展：一、打造『植物營養解決方案供應商』的品質定位；二、強化技術研發與成果轉化，圍繞『富碳氣基』、『生物質基』及『磷資源基』構建化工新材料產業體系；三、探索海外天然氣資源綜合利用項目，拓展國際化發展空間。」侯曉峰先生總結：「未來，公司秉持穩保國家的糧食安全供應，致力提升股東價值回報，持續鞏固公司在央企化肥領域産能與産量的『雙第一』地位，爲行業樹立標杆。」有關中海石油化學股份有限公司中海石油化學股份有限公司(「中海石油化學」)是專門從事化肥及相關化工産品開發、生産及銷售的上市企業，是化肥産能及産量最大的中央企業，為從事石油和天然氣勘探、開發、生産及銷售的中國海洋石油集團有限公司之子公司。中海石油化學於2006年9月29日在香港聯合交易所主板掛牌上市，股份編號：3983。公司現有生産設施位於中國海南、湖北及黑龍江，總設計年産能達184萬噸尿素、100萬噸磷複肥(磷酸一銨、磷酸二銨和複合肥)、140萬噸甲醇、20萬噸丙烯腈及7萬噸MMA，公司並擁有位於海南省東方市的設計年吞吐能力為1,828萬噸的深水港口。中海石油化學的企業品牌價值持續提升，2024年達67.58億元，創歷史新高。2024年，中海石油化學分別榮獲IFA「行業管理領軍者」稱號和「2024年中國化肥企業百强」前列。如欲查詢更多公司資料，請瀏覽公司網站www.chinabluechem.com.cn。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

上海, 2025年3月18日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 3月17日，第七屆上海市工商業領軍人物表彰交流大會順利舉行，華領醫藥創始人、CEO陳力博士憑藉其在生物醫藥領域的卓越貢獻和創新領導力，獲評為「上海市第七屆工商業領軍人物」，並代表獲獎企業家作交流發言。（陳力博士當選「上海市第七屆工商業領軍人物」）上海市工商業領軍人物評選活動始於2006年，由上海市工業經濟聯合會、上海市經濟團體聯合會牽頭主辦，上海市商業聯合會和上海市企業聯合會共同組織開展。本次評選旨在激勵工商業領軍人物和廣大企業家奮發有為，為上海培育發展新質生產力、加快建設「五個中心」和現代化產業體系作出新貢獻，共有67位各行各業的企業家當選。（第七屆上海市工商業領軍人物證書）陳力博士擁有30多年新藥研發及管理經驗。2004年從美國回到上海，參與創建了跨國公司在上海的第一家研發中心--羅氏研發中心，把國際新藥研發的先進經驗、人才理念、技術標準和品質管理體系帶到了中國，為中國生物醫藥產業環境的建立作出了貢獻。自2010年創立華領醫藥以來，他始終致力於糖尿病領域的新藥研發，不斷攻克技術難點，填補國內空白，把技術優勢轉化為產業優勢和發展動能，引領公司搶佔糖尿病治療的未來發展制高點，在葡萄糖激酶激活劑（GKA）領域取得了重大突破。在陳力博士的帶領下，運用血糖穩態治療理念，華領醫藥自主研發的全球首創、中國首發、國家一類新藥GKA多格列艾汀（商品名：華堂寧®）於2022年9月成功獲得國家藥品監督管理局（NMPA）的上市批准，開創了全新的糖尿病治療手段，填補了全球GKA研發的空白。多格列艾汀的研發歷程和成功上市，不僅體現了陳力博士在科學研究上的創新精神和執著探索，也代表了中國創新藥企業管理者的領軍作用。 （陳力博士代表獲獎企業家作交流發言）在創新研發的道路上，通過實踐聯合創新模式，與產業鏈上的企業密切合作、共用資源，陳力博士也與廣大創新藥先行者們共同帶動了生物醫藥產業生態的繁榮發展。展望未來，陳力博士還將帶領華領醫藥在創新的道路上繼續前行，不斷探索糖尿病治療領域的新方向。華領醫藥已在積極推進第二代GKA和多格列艾汀固定複方製劑的開發，以期在糖尿病個性化治療以及糖尿病併發症等領域取得進展。公司也將繼續拓展代謝性疾病領域的創新藥研發，利用已有的技術積累和研發經驗，結合大數據和人工智能技術,在免疫穩態和神經穩態方面，探索更多治療空間，為中國乃至全球患者帶來更多的好藥、新藥，為推動科技創新、培育新質生產力、建設現代化產業體系作出新的貢獻。關於華領華領醫藥（「本公司」）是一家總部位於中國上海的創新藥物研發和商業化公司，在美國、中國香港設立了公司。華領醫藥專注於未被滿足的醫療需求，為全球患者開發全新療法。華領醫藥匯聚全球醫藥行業高素質人才，融合全球創新技術，依託全球優勢資源，研究開發突破性的技術和產品，引領全球糖尿病醫療創新。公司核心產品華堂寧®（多格列艾汀片）以葡萄糖感測器葡萄糖激酶為靶點，提升2型糖尿病患者的葡萄糖敏感性，改善患者血糖穩態失調。2022年9月30日，華堂寧®已獲得中國國家藥品監督管理局（NMPA）的上市批准，用於單獨用藥或者與二甲雙胍聯合用藥，治療成人2型糖尿病。對於腎功能不全患者，無需調整劑量，是一款可用於腎功能損傷的2型糖尿病患者的口服降糖藥物。詳情垂詢華領醫藥網址：www.huamedicine.com投資者電郵：ir@huamedicine.com媒體電郵：pr@huamedicine.com Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

MUMBAI, INDIA, Mar 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - SRKay Consulting Group has released a groundbreaking whitepaper, “New-Shoring: The Next Evolution in Global Expansion,” providing data-driven insights into why companies are rapidly moving away from traditional offshoring models and embracing New-Shoring as a future-proof strategy.With geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and rising labour costs impacting global businesses, organizations are actively seeking new locations that offer regulatory stability, skilled talent, and operational resilience. According to the whitepaper, 76% of CEOs now see New-Shoring as a long-term transformation strategy, rather than a cost-cutting measure.Key Highlights from the WhitepaperWhy Offshoring is No Longer Sustainable:35% of executives rank political stability as the top concern when selecting new expansion locations.83% of North American and 90% of European businesses are actively diversifying their supply chains post-pandemic.China’s labor costs have surged by over 15% annually, reducing its cost-advantage.New-Shoring: The Strategic ShiftIndia (75%), Vietnam (70%), and Mexico (55%) are the top New-Shoring destinations based on workforce availability, infrastructure, and policy incentives.22% of global executives now use AI-powered site selection for risk mitigation and operational efficiency.57% of enterprises prioritize sustainability and ESG compliance in location selection.Case Studies from Industry LeadersApple – Shifting iPhone production to India to diversify its manufacturing footprint.Tesla – Expanding Gigafactories in Mexico for nearshoring closer to the U.S. market.Boeing – Investing in Mexico’s aerospace hub to improve supply chain efficiency.The Future of Global ExpansionAI-driven automation, hybrid workforce models, and geopolitical realignments will define business expansion strategies over the next five years.Companies that embrace New-Shoring will gain a competitive advantage in resilience, speed-to-market, and innovation.As per Karunjit Kumar Dhir, CEO of SRKay Consulting Group:"New-Shoring isn’t just about cutting costs—it’s about ensuring long-term stability and business resilience. Our latest whitepaper outlines a strategic framework for companies looking to make this shift effectively."Why Download the WhitepaperDiscover which global destinations offer the best opportunities for New-Shoring.✔ Gain insights into AI-driven decision-making for site selection and risk assessment.✔ Explore real-world case studies showcasing how top companies are making the shift successfully.Download the Whitepaper today and future-proof your global expansion strategy.About SRKay Consulting GroupWith operations in eight countries, SRKay Consulting Group is a trusted partner for businesses navigating global expansion, New-Shoring, and offshore transformation strategies. The firm specializes in regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and operational excellence, helping enterprises unlock growth opportunities in emerging markets.For media inquiries, partnerships, and whitepaper access:Komaldeep KaurEmail: Komal@mianext.comExplore More: www.srkay.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Mar 18, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China Lilang Limited (“China Lilang” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 1234) today announced its results for the year 2024.Mr. Wang Dong Xing, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of China Lilang, said:“In 2024, amidst persistent global complexity and volatility, the prospects of geopolitical and economic environment remain complex and the impact of trade tariffs on real economy is unpredictable. As a leading player in the industry, the Group firmly promoted its strategic transformation during the year, leveraging technology to improve corporate management. It strengthened its domestic sales network and further optimized the channel layout effectively with distributors and various partners to improve operational efficiency and achieve higher quality and healthy growth."During the year, the Group’s revenue increased by 3.0% year-on-year to RMB3.65 billion. Notably, the smart casual collection grew by 27.2%, mainly benefiting from the strong increase in average single store sales and the significant results in new retail channels, continuing the positive momentum from 2023. The core collection recorded a decrease in sales of 3.0%, mainly due to the Group’s recovery of distribution rights in the three provinces of the North-Eastern China region and Jiangsu Province for the transition to a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model for operation, which resulted in a decline of sales in the distribution business. In addition, the Group paid compensation to former distributors in these four provinces, the amount of which was directly deducted from sales revenue.The gross profit margin decreased slightly by 0.5 percentage point year-on-year to 47.7%, mainly due to the one-off compensation paid to distributors and the decrease in the reversal of inventory provision. Profit Attributable to Shareholders was RMB461 million (2023: RMB530 million).  Profit margin attributable to shareholders reached 12.6% (2023: 15.0%). Earnings per share were RMB38.51 cents.During the year, the Group maintained a healthy financial position and sufficient cash flow. The Board recommends a final dividend of HK9 cents per share and a special final dividend of HK3 cents per share. Together with the interim dividend already paid, the total dividend for the year amounted to HK30 cents per share, maintaining a stable dividend payout ratio.In response to the strong development trend of new retail, the Group adopted a new strategy to transform its e-commerce platform from a channel for clearing inventory to a retail outlets for new products . The Group also continued to strengthen new retail’s platform positioning, and opened multiple online channels such as “Pinduoduo” and “Poizon” on top of the original e-commerce channels.  New retail sales for the year grew by 24% year on year.In the face of ever-changing market trends, China Lilang adopted flexible strategies to steadfastly embrace transformation. Through its diversified sales channels and precise market positioning, the Group’s products and services are more closely aligned with the buying habits of Chinese menswear consumers, thereby driving sales growth. The Group advanced its channel transformation during the year. The DTC model was first implemented for the “LILANZ” core collection in North-Eastern China and Jiangsu Province, replacing the previous model operated by distributors. Within less than a year of implementation, these initiatives have already generated significant growth for the Group in North-Eastern China and Jiangsu Province and are expected to provide even greater contributions to the Group’s long-term performance.  In addition, the Group has also adopted the direct-to-retail model and the direct-to-retail e-commerce model for its smart casual collection. As at the end of December 2024, the Group had a total of 2,451 core collection stores and a total of 322 smart casual collection stores, for a total of 2,773 stores, a net increase of 78 over the same period last year. In terms of brand promotion, the Group has actively explored various new marketing approaches, with a focus on “innovation, quality, and youthfulness” as key themes. Through initiatives such as brand strategy upgrades, celebrity endorsements, digital marketing, and corporate social responsibility efforts, the Group has continuously innovated its core collection and smart casual collection. These efforts have successfully reached consumers across cities of different tiers and age groups.The Group’s “Multi-brands and Internationalization” development strategy entered a substantive stage last year, and the Group started to work with international companies to enrich its product portfolio. The Group acquired the brand ownership of premier golf appareal brand “MUNSINGWEAR” within the PRC by means of a controlling joint venture structure in August last year and the related inventory take-over work is progressing smoothly. In addition, the Group’s plan to open international stores in Malaysia is well on track.In 2025, China Lilang will continue to leverage its advantages to drive reform and transformation and seize opportunities arising from market consolidation. The Group aims to achieve a net increase of 100 stores in 2025, and will prioritize the opening of new stores in premium shopping malls in provincial capitals and prefecture-level cities, locating the stores in areas with high foot traffic and high consumption potential. In addition, it will increase the scale of store openings in outlets to attract consumers with reasonable prices and effectively clear inventories. At the same time, it will flexibly close underperforming stores and strictly control costs and expenses to enhance overall store performance and ensure precise allocation of resources to the target consumer group.To sustain the strong momentum of the new retail business and seize market opportunities, the Group will increase sales of new products online during the year, targeting to raise the proportion of new product sales to 80% of total e-commerce sales. The Group also aims to achieve a growth of 15% or more in new retail business and an overall sales growth of no less than 10% in 2025.The Group will advance its “Multi-brand and Internationalization” development strategy as planned. The online sales of its joint venture company “MUNSINGWEAR” are expected to officially commence during the first half of this year, while the first physical store will be opened in the second half. In addition, the Group’s plan to open the first store in Malaysia in the first half of the year is progressing smoothly. This will enable the Group to achieve its goal of operating three brands – “LILANZ”, “LESS IS MORE” and “MUNSINGWEAR”, in the Chinese and Malaysian markets by the end of 2025, marking the official venture of Lilang brands of household words domestically, into the international market.Mr. Wang Dong Xing, concluded, “We remain cautiously optimistic as we face the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. While persistently pursuing the established strategies and driving the growth of our new retail business, we will also strive to expand our market share and enhance brand competitiveness by advancing the ‘Multi-brand and Internationalization’ strategy. We are committed to realizing higher quality and sustainable growth, strengthening our leadership position in the menswear industry, providing consumers with premium products and services, and maximizing value for shareholders."About China LilangChina Lilang is one of the leading PRC menswear enterprises. As an integrated fashion enterprise, the Group designs, sources and manufactures high-quality business and casual apparel for men and sells under brands of LILANZ LESS IS MORE across an extensive distribution network, covering 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in the PRC. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年3月18日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中國領先的AI 2.0人工智能大模型及應用研發企業 - 零一萬物（「零一萬物」或「本公司」）於昨日（17日）正式發佈「萬智企業大模型一站式平台」（下文簡稱為「萬智企業大模型」），將面向企業客戶提供企業級DeepSeek部署定制解決方案，為「大模型六小虎」之中首個全面擁抱DeepSeek的企業，亦標誌着零一萬物商業落地進程進一步加速。發佈會由零一萬物創始人兼行政總裁李開復博士親自作亮點講解，全面展示萬智企業大模型。針對現有「DeepSeek Inside」的企業解決方案普遍存在「部署難、應用難、定制難」三大痛點，零一萬物昨日（17日）攜力作「萬智企業大模型一站式平台」面世，系統性地協助企業主實現「DeepSeek自由」。「萬智企業大模型」是面向企業客戶提供企業級 DeepSeek 部署定制解決方案，其涵蓋DeepSeek模型部署、應用實踐以及模型微調工具，並能在確保數據安全的前提下，將DeepSeek嵌入到企業業務體系，快速進行行業模型定制和應用創建，讓開源人工智能（AI）模型真正成為完整、合規且安全的一站式解決方案。具體而言，「萬智企業大模型」協助企業實現DeepSeek落地，共規劃出三個步驟：1.安全部署基座模型：「萬智企業大模型」已整合國內前三大模型，即DeepSeek、Qwen、Yi。既可為算力儲備薄弱的企業於數小時內完成預裝高性能圖形處理器（GPU）、內置 DeepSeek 全系列模型，快速上手671B 參數的DeepSeek-R1 模型；亦可為具備算力基礎的企業快速部署DeepSeek 全系列模型；部署模型亦支持本地化推理與私有化數據隔離，有效防範數據外洩。2.應用實踐：針對企業垂直場景需求，「萬智企業大模型」可實現「DeepSeek + 聯網搜索」、「DeepSeek + 知識庫檢索增強生成」及「DeepSeek + 智能體 Agent」，協助企業賦能決策、構建專屬知識大腦及業務自動化；而多模態文檔閱讀、高精准度的光學字符辨識解析、AI寫作、AI PPT生成、AI數字人等成熟功能亦將成為隨插即用的標準化組件。3.行業定制：為更貼合企業垂直領域的業務需求，零一萬物可基於企業自身數據庫對DeepSeek-R1 進行模型微調，極大彌補DeepSeek-R1於工具調用及JSON 格式的字串輸出方面的缺失。「萬智企業大模型」是零一萬物「以大模型賦能千行百業」的重要起點，其包含之「安全部署 + 應用搭建 + 模型微調」組合將有效為不同規模和發展階段的企業提供個性化的落地支援，不僅降低企業的技術門檻，亦確保數據的安全，對大模型技術積累相對薄弱的企業入手大模型尤為友好。此外，針對擁有複雜AI智能化轉型需求、具備複雜業務場景的大型企業，零一萬物亦同樣具備「超大規模算力管理 + 數據資產及安全管理 + 行業模型訓練/精調 + 行業應用平台」的全方位能力，足以印證零一萬物致力打通基座模型到垂直場景的「最後一公里」、以大模型賦能千行百業的決心。（圖：零一萬物正式發佈「萬智企業大模型一站式平台」，並宣佈可提供企業級 DeepSeek部署定制解決方案）零一萬物籌辦至今僅兩年歷史，憑藉其清晰的戰略佈局、深厚的技術積累及對市場精準觸覺，成功形成四大核心技術棧，為零一萬物從大模型研發全面轉向至應用層面及佈局B端市場奠定扎實基礎。 四大核心技術棧包括：1.輕量化模型研發管線積澱深厚：零一萬物作為中國最早探索混合專家模型（MoE）等輕量化模型架構的大模型企業之一，至今已沉澱 MoE 模型、小語種模型、多模態遊戲模型等成熟的輕量化模型方法論；2.成功凝練頂尖強化學習技術管線：零一萬物已經複現通過「強化學習+基於規則的獎勵模型提升模型推理能力」的技術範式路徑，只要能相對定義獎勵函數，即使為非結構化、非標化數據佔比較大的行業領域，亦可省去大量數據標註的工作，定制出更懂行的產業大模型；3.高品質數據訓練管線安全且成熟：零一萬物已積累豐富的SFT 方法論、模型蒸餾經驗，並已建立多重防護體系和數據治理措施確保模型安全合規及隱私保護，能為數據豐富的行業如金融及零售等，快速構建安全穩定的產業大模型；4.工具鏈與應用管線經實踐成功驗證：零一萬物的聯網搜索、RAG（檢索增強生成）、多模態文檔解析、高精准度的 OCR （光學字符識別）解析、AI PPT 生成等工具鏈及應用組件均經過企業級市場的實踐驗證。零一萬物創始人兼行政總裁李開復博士表示：「萬智所做的與坊間的系統集成商或一體機分銷商能做的淺層服務有本質區別。零一萬物有完整的前沿大模型研發經驗，所以有能力閉環交付全鏈條的大模型解決方案。AI 需要市場，市場也需要 AI，行業亟需實現 『性能 x 性價比』最優解的大模型解決方案。後 DeepSeek 時代產業大模型正在加速落地，越來越多產業將會擁抱大模型，零一萬物以開放的態度選擇 『模型自由』，除了自研 Yi 模型，更開放企業客戶選用市場上性價比佳的優異模型。未來的大模型的行業競爭將不再單指模型性能的比拼，更關乎從中台到應用的能力，即模型能否快速回應場景需求、基於中台構建行業應用。2025 是 AI-First 應用爆發年，也是大模型商業化的大考年。零一萬物將繼續開放自身底層能力，打通基座模型到垂直場景的『最後一公里』，推動大模型從炫技走向新質生產力，以大模型賦能千行百業。」圖：零一萬物創始人兼行政總裁李開復博士）關於零一萬物：零一萬物創立於2023年5月，由創新工場人工智能工程院孵化，李開復博士親自籌組，致力於打造AI 2.0平台及顛覆性超級應用的全球領軍企業。目前，零一萬物已在零售、金融、遊戲、能源等領域內展開大模型能力的產業化落地探索。與一批包含世界 500 強企業在內的頭部企業開展深度合作，大模型 ToB 解決方案也獲得了中國移動、阿里雲、華為、百勝中國、順豐科技、中細軟、孩子王、美圖、飛書等頭部客戶的認可。傳媒查詢，請聯絡：金融公關(香港)有限公司電郵：project@financialpr.hk電話：(852)2610 0846傳真：(852)2610 0842 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Mar 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust ("Yuexiu REIT", together with Yuexiu REIT Asset Management Limited, collectively known as the “REIT”; stock code: 405) announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024.Yuexiu REIT Management Team: Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Mr. LIN Deliang (third from the left), Deputy Chief Executive Office and Executive Director Ms. OU Haijing (second from the left), Chief Financial Officer Mr. KWAN Chi Fai (first from the left), and Investor Relations Director Mr. JIANG Yongjin (fourth from the left)2024 Annual Results Highlights:- Overall operation was stable, with total revenue of RMB2,032 million (2023: RMB2,087 million).- Net property income stood at RMB1,445 million (2023: RMB1,475 million).- As at 31 December 2024, the overall occupancy rate of the properties was 84.5%, which is well in line with the previous year.- The Manager has partially waived the manager’s fees to mitigate the impact of the economic downturn on the REIT’s performance- The final distribution to the Unitholders for the period will be approximately RMB0.0254, equivalent to HK$0.0275. Distribution per Unit for the year will be approximately RMB0.0625, equivalent to HK$0.0680. Distribution yield is 7.08% per Unit for the year.- To enhance the REIT’s financial flexibility, the distribution ratio for the period from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024 has been adjusted to 90%, resulting in an overall full-year distribution ratio reaching approximately 96%.Guangzhou International Finance Center (GZIFC):- Operating revenue of the GZIFC complex was RMB1,008 million, accounting for 49.6% of the REIT’s total revenue.- The office building of GZIFC successfully renewed leases with a number of quality tenants, with a renewal rate of more than 80% achieved for the year.- Newly introduced brands to the GZIFC Shopping Mall which recorded a year-on-year increase in sales of more than 15% as compared with the existing brands, leading to a 7.4% increase in annual customer flow as compared with the same period last year. GZIFC Shopping Mall recorded a high occupancy rate of 98.3% as at the end of the year, which aligns favourably with the previous year.- The average occupancy rate of Four Seasons Hotel and Ascott Serviced Apartments recorded increases of 1.6 percentage points and 0.3 percentage point, respectively, with the annual revenue of the Apartments reaching a record high.Yuexiu Financial Tower:- Yuexiu Financial Tower recorded operating revenue of approximately RMB362 million, with the occupancy rate at 83.7%.- Successfully renewed leases for more than 26,000 sq.m. for the year, achieving a renewal rate of more than 60%, which contributed to the continuous improvement in the tenant structure.Proactive Management of Financing Risk and Effective Stabilisation of Financing Cost- With regard to the 5-year bonds of HK$1.12 billion, the 3-year syndicated loan of HK$4.8 billion, and the remaining portion of the 3-year syndicated loan of HK$1.2 billion, all due in 2024, the Manager obtained a short-term loan of RMB530 million, a 3-year loan of HK$1.12 billion, a 3-year loan of RMB2.8 billion, and a 3-year HK$1,805 million equivalent HKD/RMB loan during the year, to refinance the maturing loans so as to ensure effective monitoring of liquidity risk.- Taking advantage of the position of the RMB interest rate market, the Manager continued to research various financing instruments and actively adjusted the financing structure in order to minimise the impact of the interest rate market on the operating results of Yuexiu REIT. A total of over RMB4.5 billion in loans were obtained in February and December 2024 to refinance offshore HKD floating rate loans, hence, the overall financing costs of Yuexiu REIT have been effectively reduced.- While maintaining appropriate floating rate exposure, the Manager proactively adjusted the financing structure to minimise the impact of the interest rate market. At the end of 2024, the overall interest rate of Yuexiu REIT’s financing was 4.16% per annum, representing a decrease of 58 basis points from 4.74% at the beginning of the year; the average interest payment rate for the year was 4.53%, representing a year-on-year decrease of 7 basis points from 4.60% in 2023.- The Manager adjusted the financing structure and timely used foreign exchange hedging tools at a reasonable cost to monitor foreign exchange exposure, with the proportion of RMB financing rising from 39% at the beginning of 2024 to 60% at the end of the year.Mr. LIN Deliang, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Yuexiu REIT, said, "China faced a series of macroeconomic challenges in 2024, including insufficient demand, weak consumption and an ongoing downturn in investments. In the face of operating pressure, the Manager has nonetheless remained firmly confident, strengthening risk management, formulating asset management strategies based on a thorough assessment of the actual situation, and making every effort to stabilize operating fundamentals. Specifically, for office buildings, the Manager increased the supply of furnished units to meet market demand, and successfully introduced a number of quality tenants, thereby effectively shortening the business solicitation cycle. For retail shopping malls, the Manager introduced emerging popular brands, while at the same time boosting customer flow and consumption by organising activities with diverse themes. For hotels, the Manager formulated flexible pricing strategies to seize market share and enhance the reputation of their catering facilities. As for the specialised market, the Manager helped boost tenant sales by tapping multiple channels, which facilitated the steady recovery of both rental levels and occupancy rates. Through such effective asset management efforts, the Manager has taken full advantage of favourable policies and market opportunities, and effectively secured the operating income for Yuexiu REIT during the year, even though high interest rates weakened overall distribution”Guangzhou International Finance Center (GZIFC)GZIFC took a leading position in terms of tenant loyalty and market competitiveness among peers with its good tenant structure and supportive service system. This year, the office building component of GZIFC prioritised occupancy stability and successfully renewed leases with several quality tenants under the “one distinctive policy for each key customer” strategy, achieving a renewal rate of over 80% for the year, thus effectively securing high-quality customer resources. To match the market demand, GZIFC launched small- and medium-size furnished units with a total area of approximately 7,200 sq.m., of which more than 80% were rented out within the year. During the year, GZIFC enabled two renowned law firms and an investment company to expand their existing lease areas by more than 3,800 sq.m. in aggregate, and introduced quality new tenants to take up more than 5,000 sq.m.. The occupancy rate of the office building of GZIFC was 85.3% at the end of the period, which is well in line with the previous year.During the year, the retail shopping mall GZIFC Shopping Mall actively rationalized its brand portfolio and optimized the tenant structure, introducing new merchants such as bakeries, fast food chains, high-end cafes and trendy snack shops to address the demand for business and dining convenience. Newly introduced brands recorded a year-on-year increase in sales of more than 15% as compared with the existing brands, effectively boosting the sales of the shopping mall. GZIFC Shopping Mall also organised a series of activities which have gained tremendous popularity, including its 8th anniversary celebration event, the “Wandering Acquaintance Festival” summer programme, and the exclusive joint activities of The Phantom of the Opera - Guangzhou Station, staged at the Guangzhou Opera House. By doing so, GZIFC Shopping Mall has activated the scene atmosphere and attracted customer traffic, leading to an 7.4% year-on-year increase in annual customer flow. GZIFC Shopping Mall recorded a high occupancy rate of 98.3% at the end of the period, also well in line with the previous year.In 2024, the average occupancy rate of Four Seasons Hotel reached 81.5%, representing a year-on-year increase of 1.6 percentage points. The average room rate was RMB2,136, representing a year-on-year decrease of 4.6%. By formulating flexible pricing strategies and capitalising on the market demand from the international trade fairs and holiday economy, Four Seasons Hotel has seized a share of the high-end market. The revenue per available room (RevPAR) was RMB1,740, and the RevPAR competitive index of the hotel was 114.8, maintaining a dominant position among major hotel competitors for the eleventh consecutive year. Moreover, the Chinese restaurants of Four Seasons Hotel have won multiple Michelin awards. Yu Yue Heen retained its title of “one Michelin star” restaurant in Guangzhou, CATCH was awarded the 2024 “Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant (Plate Award)” in Guangzhou, and the Chinese Executive Chef won the 2024 “Michelin Guide Young Chef Award” in Guangzhou.In 2024, the average occupancy rate of Ascott Serviced Apartments reached 90.5%, representing a year-on-year increase of 0.3 percentage point. The average room rate was RMB1,119, representing a year-on-year increase of 0.1%. The RevPAR was RMB1,013, representing a year-on-year increase of 0.5%, and the RevPAR competitive index reached 140, maintaining a high level among competing apartments. By accurately interpreting the changing trends of its customers, and particularly the long-stay needs of its core customer groups, the Apartments’ long-term rental business has achieved a renewal rate of nearly 50%. Meanwhile, as the rise in inbound foreign tourists led to an increase in the number of short-stay customers, annual revenue has hit a record high. Moreover, the Apartments have ranked first both in operating revenue and gross operating profit (GOP) in Ascott China for nine consecutive years since 2016.Yuexiu Financial TowerYuexiu Financial Tower successfully renewed leases for more than 26,000 sq.m. for the year, achieving a renewal rate of over 60%. To enhance the attractiveness of its products, Yuexiu Financial Tower proactively analysed the needs of potential customers and launched furnished units with a total area of approximately 14,000 sq.m. for the year, of which more than 90% were successfully rented out within the year, effectively shortening the business solicitation cycle and supporting rental levels. The newly introduced tenants included a major domestic law firm and four premium financial enterprises, which contributed to the ongoing improvement in tenant structure. For tenants who had significant reductions in rental costs, Yuexiu Financial Tower successfully retained six such tenants upon expiration of their leases by employing such strategies as relocating to another floor or reducing the leased area. This reflected the business solicitation team’s ability to take a pragmatic approach. Yuexiu Financial Tower recorded an occupancy rate of 83.7% at the end of the year, representing a year-on-year decline of 4.8 percentage points.White Horse BuildingDuring the year, White Horse Building continued to consolidate its position as the “China Brand Apparel International Trading Center”, and successfully renewed leases with existing customers as well as introduced several quality tenants. The occupancy rate of White Horse Building climbed to 97.1% at the end of the year, a new five-year high, while revenue grew by 12.1% year on year. Together with its 11 original premium apparel brands, White Horse Building participated in the 2024 China International Fashion Fair. It held the 2024 Guangzhou Baima Garment Market Procurement Festival, and made its debut at the 2024 China (Guangzhou) International Fashion Industry Conference, artfully incorporating elements of the 2025 National Games and inviting sports champions and elites to visit the stores. It also took the initiative to explore new digital models and promote the construction of a smart market. During the year, it officially launched the Baima Smart Selection platform, on which 276 brands have been introduced so far. At the same time, it utilised technologies such as AI fitting, VR shopping and live broadcasting to create the second performance growth curve for online transactions.Fortune Plaza and City Development PlazaFortune Plaza introduced many quality tenants during the year, including a leading daily necessities company, thus further optimising its tenant structure. The business solicitation team seamlessly introduced a technology company to take up the whole floor vacated by a tenant who did not renew its lease, and successfully renewed leases with many quality tenants, including an international investment company with a petrochemical industry background. Fortune Plaza recorded an occupancy rate of 92.4% at the end of the year, well in line with the previous year. During the year, City Development Plaza successfully introduced a government-owned sports services agency, which not only improved the occupancy rate, but also expanded its reputation in the industry. During the year, City Development Plaza renewed leases with three quality tenants for a total of approximately 2,300 sq.m., and the occupancy rate climbed to 92.7%, representing a year-on-year increase of 4 percentage points.Victory PlazaVictory Plaza actively stabilized the sales of its anchor tenant “Uniqlo” Victory Plaza Shop, with the number of customers visiting the shop increasing by 4% year-on-year, and its annual sales ranked first in China once again. The mall’s customer flow for the year increased by 5% year on year as events with diverse themes were organized jointly with IKEA, Sleep Hub, Book Center, Information Times, etc. It also introduced two branded aesthetic medicine companies to further enrich the consumption scenarios. Victory Plaza recorded a newly contracted area of more than 1,300 sq.m. and renewed leasing area exceeded 1,200 sq.m. for the year, with an occupancy rate of 96.6%, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.1 percentage points.Shanghai Yue Xiu TowerShanghai Yue Xiu Tower launched furnished products to meet tenants’ need for easy occupancy, and recorded a newly contracted area of more than 9,900 sq.m. for the year, the largest since 2020. In order to improve the risk resilience of its tenant structure, Shanghai Yue Xiu Tower actively introduced certain quality tenants from the commercial services and information technology sectors during the year, including a renowned new energy vehicle joint venture and a well-known joint venture that provides digital technology services. Owing to the lease renewal plans formulated in advance, which are based on the principle of “one distinctive policy for each key customer”, Shanghai Yue Xiu Tower achieved a renewal rate of over 70%, and the occupancy rate was 89.5% at the end of the year, corresponding well with the previous year.Wuhan PropertiesWuhan Yuexiu Fortune Centre continued to promote the renovation and adjustment of vacant units and offered more small- and medium-size products, which drove the newly contracted area to over 27,000 sq.m. for the year, and a number of quality tenants were introduced as well. More than 19,000 sq.m. of leasing area were renewed with certain outstanding enterprises during the year, including a top 500 liquor enterprise in China, a top 500 dairy company in China, and the Hubei branch of a global leading elevator company, leading to a renewal rate of more than 60%.Starry Victoria Shopping Centre continued to optimise different business formats for its portfolios. By tapping deeply into emerging brands that are popular among consumers, it enriched the range of children-related amenities and activated the overall retail atmosphere. The shopping mall recorded a 21% year-on-year increase in customer flow and an 8% year-on-year sales increase for the year. The business solicitation team successfully retained five merchants with large leasing areas, and engaged new tenants in advance to seamlessly take up expiring areas. The newly contracted area exceeded 6,600 sq.m., and the occupancy rate was 90% at the end of the year, which aligns favourably with the previous year.Hangzhou VictoryHangzhou Victory successfully renewed leases for more than 10,000 sq.m., including with a local internet technology company from Zhejiang, and the Zhejiang branch of a provincial state-owned enterprise from Shanxi Province. Hangzhou Victory introduced a number of quality tenants during the year, including a biotech company, an asset management company, and a Fortune 500 construction company. Hangzhou Victory maintained a high occupancy rate of 97.7% at the end of the year.ProspectsThe global environment remains complex and challenging, with increasing geopolitical uncertainties and growing trade concerns. While economic growth and inflation have slowed in the United States, a wait-and-see sentiment has prevailed toward the pace of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. Moreover, the rates on the US dollar and Hong Kong dollar are expected to remain at high levels for a certain period of time. Regarding China, it regards economic stability as its top priority, hence has adopted a moderately loose monetary policy to boost the economy, and vigorously stimulated investment and consumption to expand domestic demand. The RMB interest rates remain at a relatively low level. New quality productive forces are growing at an accelerated pace and are expected to create new industrial momentum.The Manager will maintain a prudent and optimistic stance, and implement positive and pragmatic operating strategies to manage risks proactively, in an effort to generate stable returns for the Unitholders. In terms of asset management, the Manager will keep abreast of economic developments and trends and implement proactive, reasonable and flexible leasing strategies, while at the same time integrating the concepts of low-carbon, green, intelligent, and healthy practices into all aspects of business operations. By continuously reviewing the growth potential of the asset portfolio, the Manager will be able to keenly seize potential investment opportunities that emerge, further enhance the competitiveness of the portfolio, and promote sustainable development.In terms of financing management, in light of rising foreign interest rates and the relatively low value of the RMB, the Manager will continue to examine and make reasonable adjustments to its financing structure based on expectations about market developments. It will also introduce low-cost RMB financing through various RMB financing channels to seek more favourable financing costs to offset interest rate risk.With respect to renovation projects, the Manager is planning to invest primarily in asset appreciation projects for GZIFC, Yuexiu Financial Tower, White Horse Building, Fortune Plaza, City Development Plaza, Shanghai Yue Xiu Tower, Wuhan Yuexiu Fortune Centre, and Hangzhou Victory, to preserve the value and promote the appreciation of these properties, as well as ensure their sound operation.About Yuexiu Real Estate Investment TrustYuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust ("Yuexiu REIT") was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 21 December 2005 and is the first listed real estate investment trust only investing in properties in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC") in the world. The current property portfolio comprises ten high quality properties, namely Guangzhou International Finance Center, White Horse Building, Fortune Plaza, City Development Plaza, Victory Plaza, Yuexiu Financial Tower in Guangzhou, Yuexiu Tower in Shanghai, Wuhan Properties in Wuhan (including Wuhan Yuexiu Fortune Centre and Starry Victoria Shopping Centre), Victory Business Centre in Hangzhou and Yuexiu Building in Hong Kong, with a total area of ownership of approximately 1.184 million sq.m. All properties are located in the central business district of Guangzhou, Shanghai, Wuhan, Hangzhou and Hong Kong respectively. The categories of the properties include Grade-A offices, commercial complexes, retail business, hotel, serviced apartments and professional clothing market etc.For media enquiries:Strategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky LeeTel: +852 2864 4834Email:sprg_yx@sprg.com.hkPhoebe LeungTel: +852 2114 4172Lilia YangTel: +852 2864 4833Websitehttp://www.sprg.com.hk    Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年3月17日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 越秀房地產投資信託基金（「越秀房產基金」，連同越秀房託資產管理有限公司，統稱「基金」；股份代號：405）公佈其截至2024年12月31日止之全年業績。越秀房產基金管理團隊：主席兼行政總裁及執行董事林德良先生（左三）、副行政總裁及執行董事區海晶女士（左二）、財務總監關志輝先生（左一）、投資者關係總監姜永進先生（左四）2024年全年業績摘要：- 整體經營穩定，收入總額為人民幣20.32億元（2023年：人民幣20.87億元）。- 物業收入淨額為人民幣14.45億元（2023年：人民幣14.75億元）。- 於2024年12月31日，物業整體出租率為84.5%，同比基本持平。- 管理人決定部分減免管理人費用，以緩減經濟下行對基金表現的影響。- 末期分派每個基金單位約人民幣0.0254元，約等於0.0275港元。全年度之每個基金單位分派約人民幣0.0625元，約等於0.0680港元。年度的每個基金單位分派的收益率為7.08%。- 為增強基金的財務靈活性，於2024年7月1日至2024年12月31日期間的分派比率調整為90%，全年整體分派率約爲96%。廣州國金中心：- 廣州國金中心綜合體錄得經營收入為人民幣10.08億元，佔基金收入49.6% 。- 廣州國金中心寫字樓成功續約多家優質租戶，全年續約率超過八成。- 國金天地新品牌銷售額較原有品牌同比提升均超過15%，全年客流量較去年同期增長7.4%，期末出租率高達98.3%，同比基本持平。- 四季酒店及雅詩閣公寓平均入住率分別錄得1.6個百分點及0.3個百分點同比增幅，公寓全年營業收入再創歷史新高。廣州越秀金融大廈：- 越秀金融大廈錄得經營收入約人民幣3.62億元，出租率達83.7%。- 全年成功續約超過2.6萬平方米，續租率超過六成，租戶結構不斷優化。積極管理融資風險，有效平抑融資成本- 針對2024年到期的11.2億港元5年期債券、48億港元3年期銀團貸款以及12億港元3年期銀團貸款餘下部分，管理人於2024年通過取得人民幣5.3億元短期貸款、11.2億港元3年期貸款、人民幣28億元3年期貸款和18.05億港元等值港元及人民幣組合3年期貸款，用於到期貸款的再融資，確保流動性風險得到有效管控。- 管理人把握人民幣利率市場地位，持續研究多種融資工具積極調整融資結構，力求平抑利率市場對基金業績的衝擊。分別於2024年2月和12月，合計引入超過人民幣45億元貸款，用於置換境外浮息港元貸款，有效降低基金總體融資成本。- 管理人通過維持適當的浮動利率敞口前提下，主動調節融資結構，降低利率市場衝擊。2024年末，越秀房產基金融資總體年利率為4.16%，比年初4.74%下降58個基點；全年平均付息率4.53%，比2023年4.60%下降7個基點。- 管理人適時以合理的成本採取外匯對沖工具監控融資外匯敞口。2024年底人民幣融資佔比由年初39%上升至60%。越秀房產基金主席兼行政總裁及執行董事林德良先生表示：「2024年中國宏觀經濟面臨諸多挑戰，有效需求不足、消費疲弱。在經營壓力面前，管理人堅定信心，強化風險管理，審時度勢地制定資產管理策略，竭力穩定經營基本面。其中，寫字樓匹配市場需求增加帶裝修單元供應，成功引入多家優質租戶，有效縮短招商週期。零售商場引入新興熱門品牌，透過舉辦多元化主題活動帶旺客流和消費。酒店制定靈活價格策略搶佔市場份額，提升餐飲美譽度。專業市場通過多渠道賦能租戶銷售，推動租金水平和出租率穩步回升。行之有效的資產管理策略成功抓住政策紅利和市場機遇，有效支撐了基金全年經營收入。」國金中心國金中心寫字樓憑藉良好租戶結構和貼心服務體系，租戶粘性和市場競爭力領跑同行，年內以穩定出租率為優先考慮，「一客一策」成功續約多家優質租戶，全年續約率超過八成，有效穩定優質客戶資源。國金中心匹配市場需求，全年推出帶裝修中小戶型單元合共約7,200平方米，當中超過八成年內成功出租。國金中心年內促成兩家知名律師事務所和一家投資公司合共擴租超過3,800平方米；新引進優質租戶超過5,000平方米。國金中心寫字樓期末出租率為85.3%，同比基本持平。零售商場「國金天地」年內積極推進品牌調整，優化租戶結構，結合商務便捷餐飲需求引入烘焙店、連鎖快餐、高端咖啡、潮流零食等新品牌商家。新品牌銷售額較原有品牌同比提升均超過15%，有效拉動了商場銷售。國金天地透過舉辦八周年慶活動、「漫遊熟人節」暑期企劃以及廣州大劇院《劇院魅影》廣州站獨家聯名活動等，升級場景氛圍拉動客流，全年客流量較去年同期增長7.4%。國金天地期末出租率高達98.3%，同比基本持平。四季酒店2024年平均入住率為81.5%，同比上升1.6個百分點；平均房價為人民幣2,136元，同比下降4.6%。四季酒店通過制定靈活價格策略，緊抓國際商品交易會和假日經濟釋放的市場需求，搶佔高端市場份額，每間可供出租客房收入（RevPAR）為人民幣1,740元，RevPAR競爭指數為114.8，競爭指數連續第十一年在主要競爭群酒店中保持強優勢位置。四季酒店中餐廳榮獲多項米其林獎項，其中愉粵軒蟬聯廣州「米其林一星」餐廳，佰鮮匯榮膺2024年廣州「米其林指南入選餐廳（餐盤獎）」，中餐行政總廚榮獲2024年廣州「米其林指南年輕廚師獎」。雅詩閣公寓2024平均入住率達90.5%，同比上升0.3個百分點；平均房價為人民幣1,119元，同比上升0.1%；RevPAR為人民幣1,013元，同比上升0.5%；RevPAR競爭指數達140，在公寓競品市場中維持高位。公寓精準把握客群變化趨勢，積極拓展核心客群長住需求，穩定長住客戶群體，長住續約率接近五成。同時緊抓外國入境旅客增量需求，增加短住客戶數量，成功推動全年營業收入再創歷史新高。公寓經營收入和營業毛利（GOP）自2016年起連續九年穩居雅詩閣集團中國區第一名。越秀金融大廈越秀金融大廈年內成功續約超過2.6萬平方米，續租率超過六成。為增強產品吸引力，越秀金融大廈主動分析意向客戶需求，全年累計推出約1.4萬平方米帶裝修單元，當中超過九成年內出租，有效縮短招商週期和支撐租金水平。新引進的租戶中包括一家國內大型品牌律師事務所和四家優質金融企業，租戶結構得到不斷優化。針對租賃成本降幅明顯的租戶，越秀金融大廈通過調整樓層、縮減面積等租賃策略，成功挽留六家到期租戶在大廈內調整單元後繼續承租，有效體現招商團隊靈活應變。越秀金融大廈期末出租率為83.7%，同比減少4.8個百分點。白馬大廈白馬大廈年內深化「中國品牌服裝國際交易中心」定位，成功續約和引進多家優質租戶，期末出租率攀升至97.1%，創近五年新高；經營收入同比增長12.1%。白馬大廈亦攜手旗下11家原創優質服裝品牌參展2024中國國際服裝服飾博覽會；舉辦2024廣州白馬服裝採購節；攜手旗下優質品牌亮相2024中國（廣州）國際時尚產業大會，巧妙融入2025年全運會元素，邀請體育界冠軍精英現場探店。白馬大廈亦主動探索數字化新模式，推進智慧市場建設，正式發佈白馬智選平台，276個品牌已經進駐，同時利用AI試衣、VR逛店、直播等技術，打造線上成交的第二業績增長曲線。財富廣場、城建大廈財富廣場年內引進多家優質租戶，包括一家日用品龍頭企業，持續優化租戶結構。在某大租戶到期不續租的情況下，招商團隊無縫銜接引入一家科技公司承租全層，亦成功續約多家優質租戶，包括一家石油化工行業背景國際投資公司，期末出租率92.4%，同比基本持平。城建大廈年內成功引進一家政府體育服務機構，提升出租率的同時擴大行業知名度，以及續租三家優質租戶合共約2,300平方米，期末出租率92.7%，同比增加4個百分點。維多利廣場維多利廣場積極穩定主力租戶「優衣庫」維多利店銷售，年內該店客流量同比增長4%，全年銷售額再次排名全國第一。此外，維多利廣場與宜家睡眠中心、購書中心、信息時報等聯合舉辦多元化主題活動，商場全年客流量同比增長5%，又引進兩家品牌醫美公司，進一步豐富消費場景。維多利廣場全年新簽面積超過1,300平方米，續租面積超過1,200平方米，期末出租率為96.6%，同比增加3.1個百分點。上海越秀大廈上海越秀大廈年內推出帶裝修產品匹配租戶拎包入駐需求，新簽面積超過9,900平方米，為2020年以來新簽面積最多的一年。為提高大廈租戶結構抗風險能力，上海越秀大廈年內積極引進多家商業服務和信息科技行業優質租戶，當中包括一家知名合資新能源汽車企業和一家知名合資數字化技術服務商。上海越秀大廈亦依照「一客一策」原則提前制定續租方案，續租率超過七成，期末出租率為89.5%，同比基本持平。武漢物業武漢越秀財富中心持續推進空置單元裝修調改，增加中小戶型產品，帶動全年新簽面積超過2.7萬平方米，成功引入多家優質租戶。全年續租超過1.9萬平方米，包括一家中國500強白酒企業、 一家中國500強乳業公司、 一家全球領先電梯公司湖北分支機構在內多家優質企業，續租率超過六成。星匯維港購物中心持續優化業態組合，充分挖掘受消費者熱捧的新興品牌，增加兒童業態豐富度，活躍整體零售氛圍。全年商場客流量同比增長21%，銷售額同比增長8%。招商團隊成功穩定五家大面積商戶達成續約，前置招商無縫銜接退租商戶，新簽超過6,600平方米，期末出租率為90%，同比基本持平。杭州維多利杭州維多利成功續約面積超過1萬平方米，包括一家浙江本土網絡科技公司和一家山西省屬國企在浙江的分公司。杭州維多利年內新引進一批優質租戶，包括一家生物科技公司、一家資產管理公司，及一家建築行業世界500強企業。杭州維多利期末出租率為97.7%，穩定在較高水平。未來展望國際環境依然複雜嚴峻，地緣政治和貿易政策不確定性正在上升。一方面，美國經濟增長和通脹率放緩，市場對美聯儲降息節奏持觀望態度，預期一定時間內美元和港元利率水平將維持高水平。另一方面，中國經濟穩字當頭，實施適度寬鬆貨幣政策提振經濟，大力刺激投資和消費以擴大內需，人民幣利率維持較低水平。新質生產力加快培育發展有望形成新的產業動能。管理人將保持審慎樂觀的態度，實施積極穩健的營運策略，主動管理風險，致力為基金單位持有人帶來穩定回報。資產管理方面，管理人將因應經濟發展走勢實施積極、穩健、靈活的租賃策略，將低碳、綠色、智能、健康理念融合至業務營運各個環節，動態檢視資產組合成長性，敏銳把握潛在投資機會，持續提升資產組合市場競爭力，推進可持續發展。關於越秀房地產投資信託基金越秀房地產投資信託基金（「越秀房產基金」）於2005年12月21日在香港聯交所上市，為全球首只投資於中國內地物業的上市房地產投資信託基金。越秀房產基金目前持有的物業組合包括位於廣州的廣州國際金融中心、白馬大廈、財富廣場、城建大廈、維多利廣場、越秀金融大廈、位於上海的越秀大廈、位於武漢的武漢物業（包括武漢越秀財富中心和星匯維港購物中心）、位於杭州的維多利商務中心以及位於香港的越秀大廈共10項高素質物業，物業產權面積共約118.4萬平方米，分別位於中國廣州市、上海市、武漢市、杭州市及香港市的核心商業區域。物業類型包括甲級寫字樓、商業綜合體、零售商業、酒店、服務式公寓、服裝專業市場等。傳媒查詢:縱橫財經公關顧問有限公司李惠兒電話: +852 2864 4834電郵：sprg_yx@sprg.com.hk梁家儀電話: +852 2114 4172楊麗明電話: +852 2864 4833網址:http://www.sprg.com.hk  Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Mar 14, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Themed “Airport Operations for Tomorrow”, inter airport Southeast Asia 2025 (IASEA) curated a lineup of conference sessions and the latest innovations to drive conversations on what a sustainable tomorrow looks like for Asia’s airport operations and ground handling industry.From 25-27 March 2025, the 8th edition of IASEA is expected to gather over 4,000 attendees, 150 notable global brands and some 50 industry experts as speakers at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.IASEA 2025 Conference – Mastermind keynotes on shaping the future of airportsSetting the stage for this conference on day 1 (25 March) is the fireside chat titled Reshaping Global Airport Operationsby Patrick Ky, CEO, International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI), an industry leader with nearly three decades worth of aviation experience. Moderated by Glory Wee, Senior Director, Aviation Development Group, Civil Aviation Authority Singapore (CAAS), the session will discuss solutions that improve operational efficiencies and lay the foundation for resilient and future-proof airports.“Globally, Asia Pacific takes the lead as the region with 60% of the total number of airport projects, and the region’s carriers handled 31 million international passengers, which was a 19.8% increase in November 2024 compared to November 2023. Recognising the need to address ground and airspace capacity constraints and manpower shortages, while keeping up with increasing passenger footfall in the region, the International Centre for Aviation Innovation was established in Singapore,” said Patrick Ky, CEO, International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI). “ICAI focuses on research and development projects for next-generation air navigation services, automated and smart airports, and unmanned aviation systems and sustainable aviation. At the upcoming IASEA 2025, I’m excited to share insights into new innovations that will be tested in Singapore before being deployed globally.”This will be followed by keynote sessions led by two of the top 5 airports according to Skytrax’s World Top Airport List 2024. The first keynote, Airports of The Next Decade & Beyond with Shinichiro Motomiya, General Manager, Narita International Airport Corporation, will provide insights into the master plan of Narita International Airport – a case study of the airport of the future, and Airport in Brief: Incheon Airport with Soonil Hwang, Deputy Director of Fast Travel Team, Incheon International Airport Corporation, will cover a deep dive into the airport’s Digital Transformation Project.Shinichiro Motomiya, General Manager, Narita International Airport Corporation, shared, “To ensure that airports can keep up with this surging demand in air traffic today, it’s become paramount for the industry to accelerate conversations on what will make airports sustainable, improve operational resilience and passenger experience. Takethe ‘New Narita Airport’ expansion project as a case in point, which we will share about during the keynote session. The airport development project for the 2030s is looking at consolidating terminals and building a new cargo area to allow for the expected increase of passenger capacity from 57 to 75 million and cargo capacity from 2.4 to 3.5 million tons atNarita International Airport.”Soonil Hwang, Deputy Director of the Fast Travel Team, Incheon International Airport Corporation commented, “We should not shun away from the use of Artificial Intelligence technologies, especially in the aviation industry. At Incheon International Airport, we believe that technology will strike a fine balance between passenger experience and operational efficiency. Hence, we’ve analysed customer demands and drawn a Persona Journey Map to design solutions around it. As we complete Phase 4 of the transformation of Incheon International Airport, it is my pleasure to share at the upcoming IASEA how we’ve identified values such as ‘Convenient Journey’ or ‘Time’ and utilised them to elevate the customer experience.”The morning of the opening day will also see Nguyen Dang Minh, Head of Airport Operations Department, Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) spearhead the next keynote, Vietnam Airport Development Masterplan 2030. Vietnam stands as a leader in the aviation landscape, aiming to expand its airport network to 30 airports by 2030 and a long-term vision extending to 2050 that includes upgrades to increase annual passenger capacity by over 80%. As new airports are being built and existing ones upgraded, Minh will cover the solutions needed to address challenges in ground management, security, and resource allocation that will enable airport operations to evolve alongside Vietnam’s expanding aviation network.Day 2 of the conference will open with the keynote Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursion. With safety as a top priority for the aviation industry, and runway incursions as one of the top five high-risk categories of aviation risks, the session will be led by Mitch Fox, Director, Asia Pacific Centre for Aviation Safety, Flight Safety Foundation, who will cover recommendations from the Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursions (GAPRI) that go beyond simple regulatory compliance. Aside from safety, efficiency and sustainability are the next priorities to drive airports of tomorrow. Brad Moore, CEO, APAC, Swissport International AG, will lead the next keynote Redefining Ground Support Excellence in Asia Pacific to examine how transformative technology, greener practices, and strategic innovation are unlocking new opportunities for ground handling – a critical backbone of the aviation system.Aside from these mastermind keynotes, other industry experts and thought leaders from the airport industry will join the conference, sharing their groundbreaking strategies for transforming terminal and ramp operations to address the challenges of today's demanding and rapidly changing aviation landscape.Some of the conference highlights include1:Using Data Analytics to Optimise Airport OperationsRethinking Passenger Flow: Unravelling the Knot of Terminal CongestionTransforming Baggage Handling: Best Practices for Modern AirportsFuture-Proofing Airport Security: Balancing Safety, Technology & Passenger ExperienceBoosting Operational Resilience: Preparing for the UnexpectedThe full list of speakers can be found here.State-of-the-art solutions at inter airport Southeast Asia exhibitionAs the reference point for the future of airports, IASEA 2025 will stand as a platform to unveil the latest aviation technologies aimed at streamlining workflows, improving sustainability and elevating operational capabilities.Automation will continue to play a pivotal role in ever-growing passenger expectations. SITA’s 2024 Baggage IT Insights reveal that 80% of airports and 66% of airlines have put touchless self-service baggage handling in place, and more investments will continue in 2025. Aligned with this transformation, industry expert Smith Detection will introduce to the Asia market the SDX 10060 XDi, a ground-breaking X-ray scanner, offering highly accurate material discrimination and substance identification based on an object’s molecular structure. Separately, biometrics and digital identity leader NEC will showcase its facial recognition technology, ranked the world’s most accurate in a benchmark test conducted by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology in 2024. ADB Safegate Singapore, who recently clinched awards for Environmental Initiatives, Innovation, Safety, and Business Expansion at the Airport Technology Excellence Awards 2024, will present their award-winning airport management software.Other notable brands to expect on the exhibition floor:Aviaco GSE, CIAS, Colibri Energy, Cobus Industries, Datalogic, ewo, FAAC, Fastcharge, FibreFENCE by Fibre Net Spa, FLEX Industries, GRP Iluminacion, Honeywell, ITW GSE, Japan Radio Co., LEONARDO, Mallaghan, Mototok, NEC, OCEM Airfield, Oshkosh AeroTech, Poltrona Frau, Roypow Technology GmbH, SICK AG, ShinMaywa, Thales, TCR, TLD Asia, Toyota Industries Corporation, TREPEL and Weihai Guangtai. All registered professionals for inter airport Southeast Asia 2025 will be granted free access to exhibition and conference floors. For the latest information on inter airport Southeast Asia, please visit the event website, LinkedIn, or Facebookpages.About inter airport Southeast Asiainter airport Southeast Asia influences and accelerates the transformation of the airport industry in Asia by crafting a unique, 3-day airport trade show for the region.Every odd year, buyers and decision makers from the airports, airlines, ground handlers and the entire Airport community in Asia attend inter airport Southeast Asia to source and experience from the most diverse selection of innovations, technology and equipment for airport terminals and ramp operations.Whatever your strategy or needs - this is the place to be for business, friendship and new trends.25-27 March 2025Marina Bay Sands, Singaporewww.interairport-southeastasia.comAbout RX  RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people.  RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com. About RELXRELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York stock exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX.*Note: Current market capitalisation can be found at http://www.relx.com/investorsMedia contacts (on behalf of RX)Carolyn Kok (carolyn.kok@fifthring.com)Chloe Lim (chloe.lim@fifthring.com) Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年3月17日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中信資源控股有限公司（「中信資源」或「公司」，連同其附屬公司統稱為「集團」；股份代號：1205.HK）公布截至2024年12月31日止年度（「年内」）之全年業績。業績穩中向好 收入利潤實現增長突破2024年，全球經濟增長的不確定性和複雜性依然存在。面對各種挑戰，集團積極應對，成功化解風險，推動集團穩定發展，並實現收入利潤雙增長、雙達標、雙突破的優異成績。年內，集團實現營業收入約95億港元（2023年：約38.3億港元），同比大幅增長約148.3%；經調整EBITDA約20.8億港元（2023年：約20.6億港元）；歸母淨利潤約5.7億港元（2023年：約5.5億港元），同比增長約3.8%。截至2024年12月31日，集團資產負債率和有息負債率分別下降至約35.2%和15.5%，淨資產收益率約7.2%，整體資產狀況優良健康。集團擬派發2024年末期股息每股普通股2.60港仙（2023年：2.50港仙）。油氣業務平穩運行 貿易業務成新發展引擎年內，集團油氣業務實現作業產量約1,765萬桶，權益產量約948萬桶，分別同比上升約3.2%和約3.0%；油氣業務實現全年營業收入約14.2億港元（2023年：約14.7億港元），貢獻歸母淨利潤約3.4億港元（2023年：約6.9億港元）；油氣貿易業務收入達約59.3億港元（2023年：-），成為集團新發展的重要動能。集團聚焦科技創新，不斷提高油氣項目勘探與開發管理水平，深挖現有油氣項目潛力，同時以精細化油藏管理，提升油藏開發效果，實現增儲上產。此外，貿易市場部協同各油田項目因地制宜提升權益油銷售價格，拓展月東油田權益油外銷渠道，促使當前客戶提升原油價格；提前預判北美高硫油輸送管道建成的不利影響，完成Seram油田3年期原油銷售招標，鎖定未來收益；集團將繼續積極探索KBM油田新的原油銷售渠道和策略，多元化提升權益油市場價值。非油業務成功扭虧為盈 推動合營項目提質增效年內，集團非油業務實現全年營業收入約21.5億港元（2023年：23.51億港元）；貢獻歸母淨利潤約2億港元（2023年：淨虧損約2.6億港元），同比實現扭虧，其中完成AWC的股權與Alcoa Corporation的換股交易，實現歸母淨利潤約1.1億港元。集團穩步推進波特蘭鋁廠產能恢復建設，簽署新EHA電力保障協議，抓住電解鋁價格回升的有利時機，深挖降本增效空間。此外，集團充分履行股東權利，積極協調各類資源，協助CMJV煤炭業務解決運力瓶頸問題。中信資源執行董事、主席兼行政總裁郝維寶先生表示：「2025年，外部環境仍具有較大的不確定性，挑戰與機遇並存。集團將貫徹『夯實存量主業、『投資+貿易』雙輪驅動』的經營策略，持續加強增儲上產力度，提升產銷量規模，持續引入新工藝和新技術，以科技創新賦能集團發展。此外，集團將穩步推進油氣貿易業務擴大版圖，為將來獲取原油生產商一手資源，開展自主實貨頭寸貿易業務做好充分準備。集團亦將著力打造『小而美』的資源類項目，推進綠電化改造、產業鏈延伸、探索尖端原鋁製造等多領域產業升級的嘗試，致力成為資源能源類的專業化上市公司，為各股東及持份者創造長期價值及理想收益。」有關中信資源2024年全年業績的詳情，請參考集團在香港聯交所及其網站的全年業績公告。關於中信資源控股有限公司（股份代號：1205.HK）中信資源控股有限公司自1997年起，在香港聯合交易所上市。中信資源的主要業務包括石油和煤的勘探、開發和生產，於鋁土礦開採、氧化鋁冶煉、電解鋁領域的投資及油氣貿易。中國中信股份有限公司持有中信資源約59.5%的股權，為中信資源最大股東。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.