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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - November 19, 2024) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a business update on the commercialisation progress of THERMAL-XR® Powered by GMG Graphene.SINGAPORE GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL PRODUCT APPROVALThe Singapore Green Building Council has approved THERMAL-XR to be certified as a Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) under the category of Mechanical - ACMV - Coil Coating. It is the first thermal air conditioning coating to be approved as a SGBP - please see the attached link: https://web.sgbc.online/public/product/certificate/5/46/495/8867/2978.The SGBP Certification Scheme is one of the key standards and benchmarks for green building products in the building and construction industry. Products and materials certified as a SGBP are highly recognised under the Green Mark Certification Scheme, Singapore's national green building rating tool administered by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), which allows certified products to accrue points that count towards a project's Green Mark rating. The more highly rated a product is under the SGBP Certification Scheme (i.e., the more ticks it has achieved), the more points are awarded towards the Green Mark rating.The SGBP Certification Scheme is also widely accepted by regional green building rating tools for its coverage of products' sustainability performance. Examples include GreenRE, a rating tool set up by the Real Estate & Housing Developments' Association (REHDA) of Malaysia, and LOTUS, Vietnam Green Building Council's rating tool. The SGBP Certification Scheme complies with many of the requirements in ISO 14024 Environmental labels and declarations - Type I environmental labelling.Figure 1To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/230564_97152fedf493f854_001full.jpgThe benefits of SGBP Certification include:FOR PRODUCT SUPPLIERS:Analysis of your product's sustainability performance by experts and certification by a credible sourceOpportunity and insight into how to further develop your products to be more sustainableGreater awareness of your product for use in our current and future buildingsFOR DESIGNERS/ SPECIFIERS:An overview of products that are certified sustainableAn understanding of how a product stacks up against others in terms of their sustainability performanceEasier decision-making when choosing more sustainable productsFOR BUILDERS/ OWNERS:An overview of products that are certified sustainableData around the environmental properties of the products you useA unique selling point for your building projectsFOR TENANTS/ OCCUPANTS:An understanding of how sustainable the spaces you live and work in areHealth benefits of living/working in a greener buildingOnce a product is certified, SGBC will issue the product a certificate. Only certified products will be listed on the SGBP Certification Directory, which is maintained on the Singapore Green Building Council's website. This Interactive Directory is actively used by building industry professionals such as consultants, contractors, building developers and owners. Stakeholders can demand that products/ materials used for a building are SGBP certified. Certified products can gain credits under various green building rating tools.USA EPA PRE-MANUFACTURE NOTICE SUBMISSION MADEGMG and Nu Calgon have submitted a Pre-Manufacture Notice ("PMN") in conjunction with its USA Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") application to import and sell THERMAL-XR® in the USA. The PMN application is expected to be approved in less than 12 months. The PMN application covers the use of the coating in various application methods in various industrial applications.GMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "The SGBP Certification is highly welcomed and comes after many years of working with our coating and carrying out many demonstration projects in Singapore with our distribution and coating partners. We also welcome the progress on the EPA submission with our Nu Calgon distribution partner."GMG's Chairman and Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "THERMAL-XR® being recognised as a Singapore Green Building Product is a very good sign of all the hard work GMG has done there over the years. The USA HVAC after market for coatings is a substantial opportunity for GMG and so it is good to see the progress on the EPA submission as well."About THERMAL-XR® powered by GMG Graphene:THERMAL-XR® COATING SYSTEM is a unique method of improving the conductivity of corroded heat exchange surfaces and improving and maintaining the performance of new units at peak levels. The process coats and protects heat exchange surfaces while improving and rebuilding the lost corroded thermal conductivity and increasing the heat transfer rate by leveraging the physics of GMG Graphene, resulting in an efficiency improvement and a potential power reduction.THERMAL-XR RESTORE® is powered by GMG Graphene. PATENT PENDINGAbout GMG www.graphenemg.comGMG is a clean-technology company which seeks to offer energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene, including that manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process. GMG has developed a proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating), lubricants and fluids.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries").GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, the receipt, timing and nature of approval by the EPA of the PMN application and the opportunity represented by the USA HVAC after market for coatings. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, assumptions regarding that the EPA will approve the PMN application and on the timing anticipated, that the content of the EPA's approval will be as anticipated, and that the USA HVAC after market for coatings is a substantial opportunity for the Company. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: that the EPA will not approve the PMN application on the timing anticipated or at all, that the content of the EPA's approval will not be as anticipated, that the USA HVAC after market for coatings is not a substantial opportunity for the Company, risks relating to the extent and duration of the conflict in Eastern Europe and its impact on global markets, the volatility of global capital markets, political instability, the failure of the Company to obtain regulatory approvals, attract and retain skilled personnel, unexpected development and production challenges, unanticipated costs and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated October 3, 2024 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/230564 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS- Revenue up by 22.1% to HK$399.0 million- Gross profit increased by 20.3% to HK$205.9 million- Consolidated profit attributable to equity shareholders grew by 53.4% to HK$95.9 million- Interim dividend of HK5.50 cents per share, up by 59.4% year-on-year- Flagship proprietary brands Ho Chai Kung and Po Chai Pills achieved robust growth through effective integrated sales and marketing strategies- Concentrated Chinese medicine granules (“CCMG”) business displayed solid growth momentum, contributing to operational performanceHONG KONG, Nov 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JBM (Healthcare) Limited ("JBM Healthcare" or the "Company"; Stock Code: 2161, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), a leading branded healthcare products marketer and distributor in Hong Kong, today announced the interim results of the Group for the six months ended 30 September 2024 ("FY2025 Interim" or the "Reporting Period").During the Reporting Period, the Group's branded healthcare business delivered exceptional performance. Revenue reached HK$399.0 million, representing a notable period-on-period growth of 22.1%. The Group's gross profit for the same period reached HK$205.9 million, representing an increase of 20.3%. In the first half of fiscal year 2025, the consolidated profit attributable to equity shareholders grew by 53.4% to HK$95.9 million.The Group's robust performance was propelled by the outstanding sales from flagship brands, with Ho Chai Kung leading in branded medicines and Po Chai Pills excelling in proprietary Chinese medicines. Additionally, the CCMG business of the Group sustained solid growth momentum. These results reflect the successful execution of integrated sales and marketing strategies across both offline and online channels, effectively capitalising on expanding demand for consumer healthcare products in Hong Kong, Macau, and Greater Bay Area.The Board has declared the payment of an interim dividend of HK5.50 cents per share, up by 59.4% year-on-year.Notable Growth Across SegmentsIn the branded medicines business, sales revenue grew by 23.9%, which was led by sustained momentum in Ho Chai Kung product sales. As a leading household name in over-the-counter pain relief and fever medications, Ho Chai Kung strengthened its market presence through targeted brand marketing and sales initiatives. The brand enhanced its appeal to young consumers by ramping up its social media efforts, particularly on platforms like Xiaohongshu and Douyin, aligning with digital trends and expanding its reach among Mainland Chinese youth.In the proprietary Chinese medicines segment, sales rose 17.9%, driven by the strong performance of Po Chai Pills and the sustained growth of the CCMG business. As part of its ongoing strategy to boost brand awareness, Po Chai Pills strategically aired its TV commercial featuring renowned singer Ivana Wong as a brand ambassador during peak sales periods to enhance consumer recall. Additionally, Po Chai Pills gained further visibility by title-sponsoring the popular TVB program "Midlife Sing & Shine! 3", reaching a broad television audience.In the health and wellness products segment, sales revenue increased by 38.9%, driven by the steady growth of Oncotype DX Breast Cancer Recurrence Score Test (“Oncotype DX”), along with expanded product offerings and enhanced marketing efforts targeting the mass wellness market. Oncotype DX has gained increasing recognition among healthcare professionals in Hong Kong and Macau, particularly in the public sector. To further support growth, the Group launched a patient care program with the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation, enabling public hospital patients to receive reimbursement for the test if it indicates the need for additional chemotherapy.Cross-Border E-Commerce and TCM Sector ExpansionThe Group has made positive strides in expanding its online presence, particularly on cross-border e-commerce platforms, while strategically positioning itself to capitalise on the growing traditional Chinese medicine ("TCM") sector in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. Flagship stores for Ho Chai Kung, Po Chai Pills, CCMG, and Jacobson Medical have been launched on the Tmall Global, strengthening brand presence and extending reach in Mainland China. These initiatives have significantly enhanced brand visibility and image among Mainland Chinese consumers.Mr. Patrick Wong, Chief Executive Officer of JBM Healthcare, commented, "Despite a challenging retail environment during the Reporting Period, the Group delivered strong performance driven by our robust portfolio, effective brand management, and enhanced commercial execution, with particular success in our flagship proprietary brands.""Looking ahead, we remain optimistic and confident in the Group's strategic positioning for sustained growth. Key market dynamics, including sedentary lifestyles, increasing health consciousness driven by improving living standards, and aging populations, are collectively fueling growth momentum in consumer healthcare demand. We are committed to operational excellence and growth strategies that focus on enriching our product portfolio, strengthening commercial capabilities, and broadening our sales platforms and geographic reach."About JBM (Healthcare) Limited (Stock Code: 2161)JBM Healthcare is a Hong Kong-based company that markets and distributes branded healthcare products across Greater China, Southeast Asia, and other select countries. The Group is a distinctive player in the sector with marketing expertise and heritage in pharmaceuticals that prioritises product efficacy and quality to meet consumers' healthcare needs. As a renowned healthcare brand operator in Hong Kong, the Group carries a wide-ranging portfolio of branded healthcare products comprising branded medicines, proprietary Chinese medicines, and health and wellness products, which include well-recognised household brands such as Po Chai Pills, Ho Chai Kung Tji Thung San, Contractubex, Mederma for Kids, Tong Tai Chung Woodlok Oil, Flying Eagle Woodlok Oil, Saplingtan, Shiling Oil and Konsodona Medicated Oil. JBM Healthcare has been a constituent stock of the MSCI Hong Kong Micro Cap Index since 27 May 2021. For more details about JBM Healthcare, please visit: www.jbmhealthcare.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Nov 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Beijing Fourth Paradigm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Fourth Paradigm” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 6682.HK) announced its core business update for the period ended September 30, 2024. The Company achieved a revenue of RMB3.2 billion in the first three quarters of this year, marking a 26.1% year-on-year increase. The gross profit reached RMB1.4 billion, showing a 12.5% year-on-year growth.The company's core business, the Sage AI platform, has shown significant growth, generating a revenue of RMB2.2 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 50.2%. According to data from International Data Corporation (IDC), a reputable international research institution, Fourth Paradigm has consistently ranked first in the machine learning platform sector in China in terms of market share for six consecutive years.The Company continues to enhance key capabilities within the Sage AI platform, such as AI Agent and GPU resource pooling, and has successfully achieved end-to-end capabilities in computing power, platform infrastructure, model development, and application deployment. Through the "Sage Inside" model, Fourth Paradigm has efficiently developed over 40 artificial intelligence products, significantly expanding the boundaries of industrial ecosystems and empowering various industries with artificial intelligence applications.In the first three quarters, Fourth Paradigm has seen a continual improvement in customer service depth and user engagement. The Company has focused on industries such as transportation, energy and power, finance, and telecommunications, with a total of 224 corporate users, including 98 lighthouse users. On average, lighthouse users, namely Global Fortune 500 companies and publicly listed companies, contribute approximately RMB14.9 million in revenue.The core business grew by 50.2%, with the "Sage Inside" model and 40 AI products driving long-term growthThe Fourth Paradigm Sage AI platform serves as the nucleus of all operations of the Company. In the first three quarters, the industry-leading large model development and management platform, "Sage AI Platform 5.0", has achieved end-to-end capabilities in computing power, platform infrastructure, model development, and application deployment. The AI platform continues to optimize key capabilities such as AI Agents, GPU resource pooling, and unified model hosting. It also integrates generative AI with various ecosystem products and solutions to advance the deployment of generative AI.For instance, AI Agent has enhanced the precision of complex reasoning and execution, covering the entire lifecycle from large model Agent design, development, commissioning, deployment, operational analysis, to self-learning optimization, providing a stable and reliable support for Agent production applications. Additionally, the Company has further improved AI Coding products in terms of enterprise-side product functionality and application effectiveness, thus reducing development barriers, enhancing code development efficiency, and transforming enterprise software interaction methods to scale up AI application development.The Company continues to innovate AI business application models, scaling the construction of AI products applicable to various scenarios through the "Sage Inside" model. As of September 30, 2024, under this model, the Company has developed over 40 AI products, including solutions like intelligent mouse solution, intelligent meeting solution, vGPU, AI Data Foundry, large model toolchains, the integrated platform "Tianshu" for search, advertising and promotion, Model Hub for large model hosting, intelligent number query, AI digital human video generation platform, Smart Archive 2.0 for document digitization management, AI+5G video marketing, AI quality inspection systems, 3D scanning and modeling devices, and many more. These AI products have been widely applied in enterprises, expanding the industry coverage of the Sage AI platform and providing long-term growth impetus for the Company's future business development.AI Agent empowers multiple solutions, scaling the development of industry large models with demonstrative significanceDuring the period, Fourth Paradigm further expanded the coverage and penetration of its technology and products across multiple industries and scenarios. In terms of product feature iterations, the Company integrated AI Agent capabilities into AIGS Builder, AIGS CodeX, and various intelligent hardware solutions, enabling products to achieve more complex reasoning and execution capabilities. Moreover, the AI Agent based on reinforcement learning technology has formed a self-learning loop, where the more users engage with it, the stronger the model's reasoning and execution capabilities become.During the period, the Company collaborated with lighthouse users to jointly create a set of industry-leading large models with demonstrative significance, accelerating the widespread application of AI technology across various industries.In the field of transportation, the Company partnered with a globally leading port group to build a large model for port supply chain management, providing intelligent capabilities for the transformation of comprehensive port supply chain services and promoting sustainable applications of large models in the port and maritime industries and related businesses. For academic translation, the Company collaborated with Modern Press to establish the first professional publishing large model in China, elevating the translation quality of large models to academic publication standards. Compared to general-purpose large models in professional book translations, this large model showed an improvement of over 30% in BLEU (BLEU: a mainstream evaluation standard for machine translation, primarily assessing translation quality by comparing the similarity between machine-translated results and human reference translations), meeting the high-accuracy translation demands of academic verticals. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

業績亮點- 收益增長22.1%至約4.0億港元- 毛利上升20.3%至約2.1億港元- 權益持有人應佔綜合溢利增長53.4％至95.9百萬港元- 中期股息每股5.50港仙，同比增長59.4%- 憑藉有效的整合及營銷策略，旗艦品牌何濟公及保濟丸實現強勁增長- 濃縮中藥顆粒劑業務展示穩健增長勢頭，為經營業績帶來貢獻香港, 2024年11月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 健倍苗苗（保健）有限公司 （「健倍苗苗」或「公司」；股份代號：2161，連同其附屬公司統稱「集團」）為香港品牌保健品的領先營銷商及分銷商，集團今天公佈截至二零二四年九月三十日止六個月（「二零二五財年中期」或 「報告期」）的中期業績。報告期內，集團的品牌醫療保健業務表現出色。收益總額錄得約4.0億港元，較去年同期顯著增長22.1%。集團的毛利為2.1億港元，同比增長20.3％。於二零二五年財年上半年，權益持有人應佔綜合溢利增長53.4% 至95.9百萬港元。集團優秀的表現主要受惠於集團旗艦品牌的強勁銷售勢能，尤其是品牌藥分部的何濟公和品牌中藥分部的保濟丸。此外，集團的濃縮中藥顆粒業務持續增長也提供進一步支持。這樣的亮眼表現反映集團的線下及線上渠道銷售及營銷策略行之有效，從而把握品牌消費保健產品於香港、澳門及大灣區市場的增長潛力。董事會宣派中期股息每股5.50港仙，同比增長59.4%。各分部均錄得顯著增長品牌藥分部的銷售收益增長23.9％，主要受惠於何濟公產品持續的銷售勢頭。作為止痛退燒藥非處方類別中領先的家用品牌，何濟公透過精準品牌營銷及銷售計劃鞏固其市場佔有率。該品牌加強社交媒體運營，特別是在小紅書及抖音等平台上，以提高其對年輕群體的吸引力，順應數字化趨勢，並擴大其在中國內地年輕消費者當中的影響力。品牌中藥分部銷售收益增長17.9％，主要受保濟丸的強勁表現及濃縮中藥顆粒業務的持續增長所帶動。作為提升品牌知名度的持續策略其中一環，保濟丸在銷售高峰期間策略性地播出由知名歌手王菀之擔任品牌大使的電視廣告，以加深消費者的印象。此外，保濟丸亦成為熱門TVB節目《中年好聲音3》的冠名贊助商，向廣大電視觀眾進一步宣傳品牌。健康保健品分部的銷售收益增長38.9％。該增長主要受Oncotype DX安可待乳癌基因表現檢測 (“Oncotype DX”) 的穩步增長，加上集團擴大產品組合及加強針對大眾健康市場的營銷力度所帶動。Oncotype DX在香港及澳門的醫療專業人士中已獲得越來越高的認可度，特別是在公營界別。為進一步支持增長，集團與香港乳癌基金會合作推出一項患者護理計劃，向檢測結果顯示需要接受進一步化療的公立醫院病人提供費用報銷。擴展跨境電子商務及傳統中藥行業集團在拓展線上業務方面取得進展，尤其是跨境電子商務平台，同時策略性地進行部署，把握香港及大灣區持續增長的傳統中藥行業機遇。此外，集團就何濟公、保濟丸、濃縮中藥顆粒產品及雅各臣藥業在已於天貓國際開設旗艦店，以加強品牌知名度及擴大在中國內地的覆蓋範圍。此等措施顯著提升集團於內地消費者群中的品牌知名度及形象。健倍苗苗行政總裁黃一偉先生表示：「儘管報告期內零售環境充滿挑戰，該集團仍然通過豐富的產品組合、有效的品牌管理及強大的商業執行實現斐然成績，尤其是在我們的旗艦品牌方面取得了顯著成功。展望未來，我們對集團的策略定位持樂觀態度，並對持續增長充滿信心。多個主要市場因素，包括久坐的生活方式、生活水平提升帶來更高健康意識及人口老齡化，共同促進了消費者健康需求的增長動力。我們致力於卓越營運及增長策略，專注於豐富產品組合、加強商業能力以及擴大銷售平台及地理覆蓋範圍。」有關健倍苗苗（保健）有限公司 （股份代號：2161）健倍苗苗是設於香港的品牌醫療保健品推廣及分銷公司，產品據點遍及大中華、東南亞及其他選定國家。集團擁有豐富的行銷專業知識並具備深厚的製藥背景，秉承產品功效和品質至上的優良傳統，在行業內定位獨特，致力於滿足消費者的保健需要。作為本地領先的品牌醫療保健品運營商，集團擁有一廣泛系列品牌醫療保健品，包括品牌藥、品牌中藥及健康保健品，其中包括「保濟丸」、「何濟公止痛退熱散」、「德國秀碧除疤膏」、「美德瑪寶兒除疤啫喱」、「唐太宗活絡油」、「飛鷹活絡油」、「十靈丹」、「十靈油」及「鎮痛霸祛風活絡油」等家喻戶曉的傳統品牌。而自2021年 5月27日，集團獲納入 MSCI 香港微型股指數成份股。有關集團詳情，請瀏覽：www.jbmhealthcare.com.hk Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Nov 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Top executives from the IT distribution and technology vendor sectors convened today at the inaugural GTDC APJ-Summit 2024 to discuss the current position and future outlook of these critical communities. The Summit underscored the essential role distributors play in scaling emerging technology sales and adoption and developing new opportunities through digital marketplaces and alliances with hyperscalers.Frank Vitagliano emphasizes the rising value of distribution as he opens the inaugural GTDC Summit APJ.The vast scale and economic and cultural diversity of the APJ region necessitates local expertise. As vendors adopt varied approaches to managing channels, they are increasingly relying on distributors to support emerging markets while focusing internal resources on more mature communities. This strategy provides greater reach, especially in areas where direct coverage would be inefficient, and represents a broader shift towards optimizing orchestration through partnerships."Distributors are ideally positioned to bridge complex regional and in-country dynamics, with local representatives who understand cultural and language nuances to best support the objectives of their vendors and partners. Focusing on enablement programs and relationship-building allows distributors to create strategic value that ensures the successful adoption of advanced technologies across diverse APAC markets," said Frank Vitagliano, CEO, GTDC.IT spending across Southeast Asia and India is accelerating, driven by SMBs embracing digital transformation through cloud software, cybersecurity, and logistics investments. This digital shift generates increased demand for cloud infrastructure, managed services, and robust security solutions. Simultaneously, according to IDC, AI adoption is further fueling the region's technological momentum, with spending in this area expected to reach $78 billion by 2027, with a 25% annual growth rate. Distributors empower those advances while transforming the customer experience and operational efficiencies across these key sectors.Vendors also rely on distributors to meet the rising demand for AI, sales, and technical support as the region struggles with talent shortages, especially in these key areas.Distributors are meeting these demands while unlocking new opportunities using advanced data analytics. Channelnomics CEO Larry Walsh emphasized these organizations' capabilities for identifying "white space" and expanding partner networks. "While data provides direction, its true value lies in transforming insights into actionable strategies for partners. Distributors are pivotal in redefining go-to-market models, guiding partners through business-enhancing engagements and maximizing channel potential."Other Memorable Highlights from Summit APJThe summit focused on the changing dynamics of IT distribution, emphasizing the increasing importance of Southeast Asia and India in the global tech sector. Key sessions included:John Marrett from the EIU spoke to the rapidly expanding marketplace and described the ways technical innovation is changing businesses and communities. From shifts in monetary and fiscal policies to currency fluctuations and international financial institutions' activities, he highlighted the impact of these movements on the APJ's IT community.Avneesh Saxena of IDC showed how innovation affects global IT relationships and creates new opportunities for the channel. He emphasized the key industry trends, barriers, and investments and explored the evolving dynamics between partners, vendors, and distributors.Larry Walsh of Channelnomics examined the often-overlooked pieces of the vendor-distributor relationship and hit on other key findings of their recently released study with GTDC. Focused on the Asia-Pacific region, the new report shows vendors how to maximize the value of their distribution relationships.Vitagliano also moderated a panel discussion with senior distribution executives, including William Ong,VST ECS;V.S. Hariharan, Redington Limited; Luis Lourenco, Ingram Micro; Jaideep Malhotra, TD SYNNEX; and Patrick Aronson, Westcon-Comstor. Panelists highlighted how regional distributors are innovating and creating programs that facilitate the adoption of new technologies, optimize go-to-market strategies and enhance other business activities.The council's next global event GTDC Summit North America, February 19th -20th, 2025, at the Mission Pacific & Seabird Resort in Oceanside, CA. More details will be available soon.About the GTDC The Global Technology Distribution Council is the industry consortium representing the world's leading tech distributors. GTDC members drive an estimated $160 billion in annual worldwide sales of products, services and solutions through diverse business channels. GTDC conferences support the development and expansion of strategic supply-chain partnerships that continually address the fast-changing marketplace needs of vendors, end customers and distributors. GTDC members include AB S.A (WSE: ABPL), Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW), CMS Distribution, Computer Gross Italia (MI: SES), D&H Distributing, ELKO, Esprinet (PRT.MI), Exclusive Networks (EPA: EXN), Exertis, Infinigate, Ingram Micro (NYSE: INGM), Intcomex, Logicom (CSE: LOG), Mindware, Redington Limited (BSE/NSE: Redington), Siewert & Kau, SiS Technologies (HKSE:0529), Tarsus, TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX), TIM AG, VSTECS Holdings and Westcon-Comstor.GTDC MEDIA CONTACT: Anita LussenburgTel +31621585878Mail: alussenburg@gtdc.euSOURCE: Global Technology Distribution Council Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年11月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 北京第四範式智能技術股份有限公司（「第四範式」或「公司」，股份代號：6682.HK）發佈2024年截至9月30日期間核心業務進展，今年前三季度營收人民幣32.18億元，同比增長26.1%；毛利人民幣13.50億元，同比增長12.5%。公司核心業務先知AI平台業務顯著增長，收入人民幣21.71億元，同比增長50.2%。據國際權威研究機構國際數據公司（「IDC」）報告數據顯示，第四範式連續六年穩居中國機器學習平台市場份額第一。公司持續優化先知AI平台中AI Agent、GPU資源池化等多項關鍵能力，已實現算力層、平台層、模型層、應用層等端到端的能力供給。並通過「先知 Inside 模式」，高效打造了40餘款人工智能產品矩陣，極大拓展產業生態及人工智能賦能千行萬業的應用邊界。前三季度第四範式客戶服務深度和用戶粘性不斷提升，繼續深耕交通運輸、能源電力、金融、運營商等重點行業，期間企業總用戶數224個，標杆用戶群體平均營收貢獻為人民幣1,487萬元（標杆用戶：全球財富500強企業或上市公司）。核心業務增長50.2%，「先知Inside模式」40款AI產品為長期增長提供動力第四范式先知AI平台，是公司所有業務的內核。前三季度，第四範式行業大模型開發及管理平台「先知AI平台5.0」已實現算力層、平台層、模型層、應用層等端到端的能力供給。先知AI平台持續優化其AI Agent、GPU資源池化、模型統一納管等多項關鍵能力，同時開展生成式AI與各類生態產品、解決方案的深度結合，推動生成式AI落地進程。例如，AI Agent 提升了複雜推理及執行的精准度，並覆蓋大模型Agent設計、開發、調試、發佈、運營分析、自學習優化的全流程，為Agent生產應用提供穩定可靠保障；此外，公司也進一步提升AI Coding類產品在企業側產品功能及應用效果，降低開發門檻、提升代碼開發效率，實現了改造企業軟件交互方式、及規模化打造AI應用的目標。公司繼續創新AI商業應用模式，通過「先知Inside模式」，規模化構建可應用不同場景的人工智能產品，截至2024年9月30日，在該模式下，公司已累計打造40餘款人工智能產品，囊括智慧滑鼠解決方案、智能會議解決方案、vGPU、AI Data Foundry、大模型工具鏈、搜廣推一體化平台「天樞」、大模型納管平台Model Hub、智慧問數、AI數位人視頻合成平台、文檔數字化管理平台Smart Archive 2.0、AI+5G視頻营銷、AI質檢系統、三維掃描建模設備等多款人工智能產品，在企業中形成了規模化應用，拓寬先知AI平臺的行業覆蓋空間，為公司未來業務發展提供長期增長動力。AI Agent賦能多款解決方案，規模化打造標杆意義行業大模型本期間，第四範式進一步拓展技術、產品在多行業及場景的覆蓋度及滲透率。在產品功能迭代方面，公司將AI Agent能力加入到AIGS Builder、AIGS CodeX、及多款智能硬體解決方案中，讓產品獲得解決更加複雜的推理和執行能力。且基於強化學習技術的AI Agent形成了自學習閉環，用戶使用越多，模型推理能力越強，執行能力越準確。本期間，公司攜手標杆用戶聯合打造了一批具有示範意義的行業大模型，並加速推動人工智能技術在千行百業的規模化應用。在交通運輸領域，與全球領先的港口集團合作構建港口供應鏈大模型，為實現港口供應鏈綜合服務轉型提供智能化能力輸出，推動大模型在港航領域及周邊業態的可持續應用發展；在學術翻譯領域，公司與現代出版機構合作共建國內首個出版專業大模型，使大模型的翻譯水準達到學術出版級別，較通用大模型在專業書籍的 BLEU（BLEU：機器翻譯的主流評估標準，主要通過對比機器翻譯結果與人工參考翻譯之間的相似度來評價翻譯質量）提升 30% 以上，滿足學術垂直領域的高準確度翻譯需求。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

新加坡, 2024年11月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 今天，IT 分銷和科技供應商領域的頂級高管齊聚首屆 GTDC 亞太峰會 2024，探討這些關鍵領域的當前狀況和未來前景。此次高峰會強調了經銷商在擴展新興技術銷售和採用方面的重要作用，以及透過數位市場和與超大規模服務商的聯盟創造新機會的必要性。Frank Vitagliano 在首届 GTDC 亚太峰会开幕式上强调了分销价值的日益提升。亞太區的廣闊規模和經濟、文化多樣性需要本地專業知識。隨著供應商採用不同的方法來管理通路，他們越來越依賴經銷商來支援新興市場，同時將內部資源集中在更成熟的市場。這項策略拓寬了分銷的覆蓋面，特別是在直接覆蓋效率較低的地區，並代表著透過合作夥伴關係優化資源協調的更廣泛趨勢。「經銷商處於理想的位置，可以彌合複雜的區域和國家間的動態，利用本地代表的文化和語言敏銳度來最好地支持供應商和合作夥伴的目標。專注於賦能計劃和關係建設，經銷商能夠創造戰略價值，確保先進技術在亞太地區的成功應用，」GTDC 執行長Frank Vitagliano 表示。東南亞和印度的 IT 支出正在加速成長，中小企業透過雲端軟體、網路安全和物流投資來推動數位轉型。這種數位化轉型帶來了對雲端基礎架構、託管服務和強大安全解決方案的更高需求。同時，根據 IDC 的數據，人工智慧的採用進一步推動了該地區的技術勢頭，預計到 2027 年該領域的支出將達到 780 億美元，年增長率為 25%。經銷商在推動這些技術進步的同時，改善了客戶體驗，並提高了這些關鍵領域的營運效率。在該地區人才短缺尤其嚴重的關鍵領域，如 AI、銷售和技術支援方面，供應商也依賴經銷商來滿足日益增長的需求。分銷商在滿足這些需求的同時，透過先進的數據分析技術解鎖了新的機會。 Channelnomics 的執行長 Larry Walsh 強調了這些組織在識別「空白市場」和擴展合作夥伴網路方面的能力。他指出：「雖然數據提供了方向，但其真正的價值在於將洞察轉化為合作夥伴的可執行策略。經銷商在重新定義市場進入模式方面發揮了關鍵作用，引導合作夥伴進行能夠增強業務的互動，並最大化通路潛力。亞太峰會的其他精彩亮點高峰會重點探討了 IT 分銷的動態變化，並強調了東南亞和印度在全球科技產業中的日益重要性。主要議程包括：EIU 的 John Marrett 發表了關於快速擴展的市場的演講，描述了技術創新如何改變企業和社區。他深入分析了貨幣和財政政策的變化、匯率波動及國際金融機構的活動對亞太區 IT 社群的影響。IDC 的 Avneesh Saxena 展示了創新如何影響全球 IT 關係並為通路創造新的機會。他強調了關鍵產業趨勢、障礙和投資情況，並探討了合作夥伴、供應商和經銷商之間不斷發展的動態關係。Channelnomics 的 Larry Walsh 分析了供應商與經銷商關係中常被忽視的要素，並分享了他們與 GTDC 合作發布的新研究的關鍵發現。該報告聚焦於亞太地區，向供應商展示如何最大化分銷關係的價值。Vitagliano 主持了一個高級分銷高管小組討論，參與者包括 VST ECS 的 William Ong、Redington Limited 的 V.S. Hariharan、Ingram Micro 的 Luis Lourenco、TD SYNNEX 的 Jaideep Malhotra 和 Westcon-Comstor 的 Patrick Aronson。小組成員重點介紹了區域分銷商如何創新，創建推動新技術應用的項目，優化市場進入策略並增強其他業務活動。下一場 GTDC 全球活動是 GTDC 北美高峰會，將於 2025 年 2 月 19 日至 20 日在加州奧申賽德的 Mission Pacific & Seabird Resort 舉行。更多詳細資訊將很快公佈。關於 GTDC全球技術分銷委員會 (GTDC) 是一個行業聯盟，代表了全球領先的科技經銷商。 GTDC 成員透過多樣化的業務管道推動全球產品、服務和解決方案的年銷售額約 1,600 億美元。 GTDC 會議支援策略供應鏈合作夥伴關係的發展和擴展，不斷滿足供應商、終端客戶和經銷商在快速變化的市場中的需求。GTDC 成員包括AB S.A (華沙證券交易所: ABPL)、Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW)、CMS Distribution、Computer Gross Italia (米蘭證券交易所: SES)、D&H Distributing、ELKO、Esprinet (米蘭證券交易所所: PRT.MI)、Exclusive Networks (巴黎證券交易所: EXN)、Exertis、Infinigate、Ingram Micro (NYSE: INGM)、Intcomex、Logicom (塞浦路斯證券交易所: LOG)、Mindware、Redington Limited (孟買/國家證券交易所: Redington)、Siewert & Kau、SiS Technologies (香港證券交易所: 0529)、Tarsus、TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX)、TIM AG、VSTECS Holdings 和Westcon-Comstor。GTDC 媒體聯絡方式:Anita LussenburgTel +31621585878Mail: alussenburg@gtdc.eu資料來源: Global Technology Distribution Council Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年11月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球第五大會計及諮詢網絡BDO自2018年起舉辦BDO環境、社會及管治大獎，鼓勵企業將可持續發展納入業務模式，藉以承擔社會責任，是可持續發展的倡導者。大獎成立至今踏入第六年，提名反應成歷年之冠，接獲超過110家公司參選。BDO將一如既往推動企業在環境、社會及管治（ESG）方面的發展，藉大獎表彰在ESG各個領域表現卓越的香港上市公司，並鼓勵更多企業一同為更環保、更能應對氣候變化的未來而努力。BDO ESG大獎一直廣受上市公司的支持，今屆提名反應一如以往熱烈，得獎名單將於2024年12月11日舉行的BDO環境、社會及管治大獎頒獎典禮宣布，組別包括「ESG最佳表現大獎」、「最佳ESG報告大獎」、「ESG年度大獎」、「主題大獎」及「ESG突出表現大獎—H股公司」獎項。今年的主題大獎繼續聚焦表揚於「碳中和」方面體現最佳實踐的上市公司，強調企業於減緩氣候變化及塑造零碳、更環保、更能應對氣候變化的未來所發揮的關鍵作用。凡致力推動實現「淨零」碳排放並於以下範疇表現出色的公司，均合資格競逐「主題大獎」：I.年度最大的碳排放減幅（絕對與强度）；II.本年度推出的減排措施能夠長遠顯著有效減少商業活動的碳排放；及III.訂立的長期願景及實際行動能夠達到實現「碳中和」立信德豪董事兼風險諮詢服務總監鄭文漢表示：「我們非常高興，本年度BDO環境、社會及管治大獎繼往開來，今年更破紀錄收到過百間上市公司提名，反應熱烈，反映越來越多企業關注可持續發展，並實實在在將ESG原則和氣候變化融入其業務策略。雖然企業越來越重視ESG及氣候變化問題，但BDO作為可持續發展的倡導者，期望藉此年度大獎，持續對外宣揚有關議題的重要性, 一方面表揚在ESG方面有傑出表現並兌現ESG承諾的企業，另一方面，推動更多企業為成就零碳未來而作出更多努力。」2024年4月19日，香港交易所公佈有關氣候信息披露規定的諮詢總結，並刊發《香港交易所環境、社會及管治框架下氣候信息披露的實施指引》。參照《國際財務報告準則S2號——氣候相關披露》（「IFRS S2」），香港交易所《環境、社會及管治報告守則》(「《ESG守則》」)[1]將自2025年1月1日起，分階段引入針對發行人的強制氣候相關披露要求, 進一步提升香港金融行業對氣候相關披露的質素、一致性和可比性。通過與國際標準保持一致及提供減輕負擔的選項，鼓勵發行人在不增加不必要負擔的情況下披露相關信息。鄭文漢補充：「氣候變化、全球暖化等是全球人類共同面對的嚴峻問題。要成功應對此等環境問題，除了有賴政府推出的各項舉措，如《香港氣候⾏動藍圖 2050》、香港聯合交易所有限公司持續更新上市公司氣候風險報告規定，更需要整個社會及企業共同支持及落實減少碳排放量，推動香港綠色可持續發展。BDO深信，守護和確保全人類共享可持續未來的使命需要各界企業由心出發，了解其在業務上推行長期淨零碳排放的責任和重要。企業制定清晰而有效的碳中和藍圖，可逐步實現其減碳承諾, 為持份者及下一代創造持續的長遠價值，提升香港的綠色金融認可度並鞏固香港作為投資者至可信賴及領先金融樞紐的地位。」[1] 《主板上市規則》/《GEM上市規則》，原名為《環境、社會及管治報告指引》。編輯垂注有關香港立信德豪會計師事務所有限公司 (BDO Limited)香港立信德豪會計師事務所有限公司是BDO會計師事務所國際網絡的香港成員所。BDO國際網絡遍佈全球166個國家及地區，透過逾1,770多個辦事處及超過115,600多名專業人員，在世界各地提供財務諮詢服務。立信德豪自1981年在香港成立，致力透過全面的專業服務協助企業成長。專業服務包括審計服務、風險諮詢服務、專項諮詢服務及稅務服務。有關詳情，可參閱網站www.bdo.com.hk。查詢聯絡盧瑞燕立信德豪市場部高級經理及部門主管香港劉玉娟立信德豪市場部高級經理香港縱橫財經公關顧問有限公司李惠兒李希彤電話 +852 2218 3042手提 +852 9613 5175salalo@bdo.com.hk電話 +852 2218 2325手提 +852 9285 4151heidilau@bdo.com.hk電話 +852 2864 4834sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk電話 +852 2864 4813sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Nov 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - APTEXPO 2024, the global platform for top decision-makers in textiles, apparel, fashion and their supply chains, has concluded its inaugural edition after an exciting three days of activities in Singapore. With industry players in attendance for on-stage panel discussions, numerous new product launches and showcases, and high-level closed-door discussions, the convention has elevated the stage for resounding change.From 2000 to 2020, Asia's population grew by an additional 1.7 billion people, which has brought challenges like inventory surpluses and inefficiencies. Export volumes increased by 50 billion units, with an estimated 70% of these products ending up in landfills or incineration facilities. If left unaddressed, these could exacerbate system-level disruptions that affect consumers and their way of life. These challenges present an opportunity not only to responsibly minimise negative externalities and maximise operational efficiency alone in Asia but also to invest in innovation, growth and long- term value creation in its supply chains.Yet, reshaping and enhancing supply chain resilience is a complex, time consuming, and costly exercise that requires the trust and cooperation of active supply chain and business partners. ASEAN countries and the broader Asia-Pacific region are well placed to offer businesses, especially Asian brands, a unique opportunity to strengthen their supply chains, equipping them for a more sustainable future.The diversity in the profiles of the attendees — who represent organisations involved in various aspects of textiles, apparel, fashion and other supply chain activities across various geographies — demonstrates APTEXPO 2024’s central role in connecting the textile and apparel supply chain worldwide.A significant milestone was reached on Day 1 of APTEXPO 2024 by formally signing a collaboration agreement. APTEXPO 2024, with the support of the founding associations AFTEX and CNTAC, inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lazada Group, which sees both organisations formally agree to come and jointly deploy their capabilities to promote emerging fashion brands from Asia.From Left to Right: Yap Shook Fung, Vice President, MP Singapore, Liang Peng Cheng, Executive Vice-Chairman, Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT TEX), Jason Chen, Group Chief Business Officer at Lazada & Chief Executive Officer at Lazada Singapore.“Through this MOU with APTEXPO, Lazada will work closely with Asian manufacturers to help them build, promote and expand the reach of their brands to our vibrant customer base across the six Southeast Asian economies where we operate. What sets Lazada apart is our dynamic ecosystem, our vast logistics infrastructure and cutting-edge technology, and our deep market insights across Southeast Asia. We’re excited to leverage these strengths to empower brands, enabling them to seamlessly enter and thrive in this diverse region”, said Jason Chen, Group Chief Business Officer, Lazada and Chief Executive Officer, Lazada Singapore.Delegates after the formal signing of the MOU.“APTEXPO 2024 has shown that innovation in textiles and fashion is a team effort—across geographies, industries, and expertise. The future of fashion is shifting eastward, and APTEXPO 2024 is evidence of the global demand for unique Asian brands,” said Liang Peng Cheng, Executive Vice Chairman of the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT TEX).On Day 2 of APTEXPO 2024, visitors discovered many solutions like Browzwear’s leading 3D apparel design software, which bring tremendous potential for application. Top-tier innovations from up-and- coming Asian designers, representing delegations from the Singapore Fashion Council (SFC), the Confederation of Wearables Exporters of the Philippines (CONWEP), Quanzhou Pavilion and the Ningo Committee of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), were also on display to visitors at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, the convention’s premises this year.On Day 3 of APTEXPO 2024, two formal networking sessions were held, connecting participants for introductions, strategic dealmaking and other forms of collaboration for sustainable textiles production and Chinese market opportunities. Further to the panel discussions held on Day 1 (more info can be found here), they also heard from experts from Douyin, Lazada, AFITTY Solutions and others at two exclusive closed-door workshops that covered industry-relevant discussions on sourcing, branding and investment opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.“We are excited to be part of the inaugural APTEXPO 2024. We believe this was a good start and an excellent platform to springboard the restructuring of the textile and apparel supply chain industry, strengthening the ecosystems between the different markets within the Asia-Pacific region. We intend to work with our partners and stakeholders to continue the momentum that has been set this year and to accelerate the transformation in 2025 and beyond”, said Jason Ng, Managing Director, MP Singapore.Through its programming lineup, APTEXPO continues to deliver opportunities for collaboration and change-making in the textiles and fashion ecosystem. APTEXPO will be back in Singapore in November 2025.For more information on APTEXPO 2024, please visit ap-texpo.com.Hashtag: #aptexpohttps://ap-texpo.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/aptexpo-2024https://www.facebook.com/aptexpo2024/About AFTEXASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX) was established in 1978 with the objective to promote common trade position and cooperation among textile and apparel industry in ASEAN member countries in line with the objective of the ASEAN Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ASEAN-CCI).Every year, AFTEX hold its regular meetings plus side events on a rotational basis among member countries to discuss concrete issues of significant relevance to the regional growth and development of the textile and apparel industry, ranging from ASEAN trade linkages to workforce development, from trade fairs & investment promotion to sustainability issue, from regional cooperation to broader partnerships, and more.About CNTACChina National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) is a national federation serving China's textile and apparel industry and enterprises. As a non-profit social organisation dedicated to the high-quality development of industry and enterprises, the services of CNTAC cover the entire textile industrial chain including cotton, linen, wool, silk, knitting, man-made fiber, printing and dyeing, filament fabric, home textiles, industrial textiles, clothing and textile machinery.The wide-ranging services involve areas such as R&D, standards setting, technology transfer, application of information technology, environmental protection, sustainability, inspection and testing, new products, fashion designing, branding, social responsibility, intangible heritage, marketing, trade fairs, industrial layout, industrial clusters, overseas investment, international exchanges, industry- finance integration, training programs and publication.About SFCSingapore Fashion Council (SFC) - formerly known as Textile and Fashion Federation (Singapore) is the official association for the textile and fashion industry in Singapore. Embracing a transformative vision, SFC aspires to become a Vibrant Asian Hub for Responsible Fashion.With a focus on three key pillars: Sustainability, Innovation & Technology and Asian Craftsmanship, SFC works closely with diverse partners across the value chain to offer thought leadership, extensive networks, and resources - to drive impactful change throughout the ecosystem.About MP SingaporeThe MP Group (MP) is a global full-service events management, marketing and community engagement company.Established since 1987, MP embodies more than a quarter century of event building, marketing and management experience in both Eastern and Western cultures, practices, and business philosophies. We bring world-class talent, industry expertise, and incredible enthusiasm into the design and management of extraordinary online-to-offline experiences for your organisation.MP is part of Pico Group, a global group of agencies specialising in engaging people, creating experiences and activating brands for businesses, institutions and governments. As part of the Pico group, MP has unlimited access to a wide network of industry contacts and resources. Pico Far East Holdings has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1992.About CCPIT TEXThe Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT TEX) was officially established in 1988. Three decades after its establishment, CCPIT TEX has gradually developed into an excellent organiser for professional exhibitions in China's textile and apparel industry.Independently or along with its partners, CCPIT TEX has organised a series of world-renowned exhibitions which cover the entire textile and garment industry both at home and abroad, including but not limited to Intertextile shanghai apparel fabrics, Intertextile shanghai home textiles, ITMA ASIA + CITME and CINTE.About FOURSOURCEFOURSOURCE, is one of the world's largest tech-enabled B2B apparel and textile networks, connecting over 50,000 companies across 120 countries, facilitating the buying and selling of apparel, fabrics, trims, yarns, and home textiles. The network provides professional tools for brands and suppliers to speed-up their cycle time and reduce cost.FOURSOURCE is dedicated to making the industry smarter, safer, more transparent, and sustainable. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with offices in Portugal, Turkey, Pakistan and China.Media ContactPRecious Communicationsaptexpo@preciouscomms.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- The 14th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) takes place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 18 and 19 November- Under the theme “Shaping the Future of Supply Chains: Resilience and Sustainability”, over 80 distinguished speakers will participate in more than 20 forums to exchange views and discuss the latest industry developments- The first day of the conference features a special address by Chan Kwok-ki, Acting Chief Executive of the HKSAR; Fu Xuyin, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Transport, the People's Republic of China, and officials from ASEAN countries, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a superconnector and an international shipping centre and aviation hub- Sessions focus on three major trends – supply chain diversification, sustainability and green energy and innovation and technologyHONG KONG, Nov 18, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Following the Resolution of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and measures proposed in the latest Policy Address to strengthen Hong Kong’s status as an international shipping centre and  aviation hub, the 14th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), co-organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), commences today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, under the theme “Shaping the Future of Supply Chains: Resilience and Sustainability”.  As an annual event for the logistics, maritime, aviation and supply chain industries, the two-day conference gathers more than 80 heavyweight speakers, including government officials and industry leaders, to discuss industry trends and opportunities to help promote high-quality development of the logistics and supply chain management industry.Chan Kwok-ki, Acting Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivered a special address, followed by Fu Xuyin, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Transport, the People's Republic of China, Loke Siew Fook, Minister of Transport, Malaysia, H.E. Heng Nan, Secretary of State of Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Kingdom of Cambodia, H.E. Saysongkham Manodham, Vice Minister of Public Works and Transport Lao PDR, and H.E. Nguyen Xuan Sang, Deputy Minister of Transport, Vietnam. ASEAN is Hong Kong's second-largest trading partner, with a total bilateral trade of US$144.6 billion last year. As Hong Kong is actively seeking membership of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), trade relations between Hong Kong and ASEAN are poised to deepen further. The participation of government officials from ASEAN countries in the conference underscores the robust cooperation between Hong Kong and ASEAN.Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director, said in her welcome remarks: “In today’s fast-moving world, global trade has been buffeted by numerous headwinds, including geopolitical tensions and tariffs. This is further compounded by global logistics bottlenecks, rising freight rates, increased focus on sustainability and the growing uptake of digitalisation. As businesses grapple with such a complex environment, it is evident that effective supply chain management is the essential engine that drives sustained growth in global trade. It plays a pivotal role in combating uncertainty and future-proofing business operations. Reflecting the vital importance of Asian supply chains in today’s interconnected world, this year’s ALMAC will zero in on global business opportunities and supply chain management.Chan Kwok-ki, Acting Chief Executive of the HKSAR, said in his special address: “We see long-term opportunity in Hong Kong’s rise as a green and smart port.  Our Action Plan on Maritime and Port Development Strategy outlines that promising future, including building green fuel-bunkering capabilities. Just three days ago, we published an action plan on developing Hong Kong into a green maritime fuel-bunkering centre.  Combining our aviation and maritime strengths, Hong Kong has long been a major cargo gateway to and from the Greater Bay Area.”He additionally mentioned: “We will also step up efforts to develop Hong Kong into a cross-boundary, e-commerce logistics and distribution centre. This year’s Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference is all about creating a resilient and sustainable future for global supply chains.  And Hong Kong is determined to play a vital part in that promising future.”As the engine of business operations, supply chain management plays a pivotal role in combating uncertainty and future-proofing development. The first day featured a session titled “Steering Business Growth: Building an Evolving Supply Chain” hosted by Kelvin Leung, the immediate past President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in Hong Kong. Speakers including David O. King, Senior Vice President, Commercial, SEKO Logistics, Jotaro Tamura, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and representatives from international brands - including Arjen van Diepen, Head of Global Strategic Planning, the HEINEKEN Company, Bjoern Neal Kirchner, Corporate Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Henkel, and Kalyan Chakravorty, Senior Director, Global Productivity, Benchmarking & Analytics, MondelÄ“z International - analysed the challenges and opportunities encountered by global supply chains and delved into how supply chain transformation and innovation could drive business expansion and foster sustainable development.A newly introduced session, “Navigating New Trade Lines for Mitigating Disruptions”, brought together industry leaders, including David O. King, Senior Vice President, Commercial, SEKO Logistics, Wilson Kwong, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals, Eng. Loay Mashabi, Managing Director, Saudia Cargo, Louis Tang, Managing Director, Ocean Network Express (East Asia), and Delia Sun, Head of Supply Chain Management, DKSH. The session explored supply chain diversification and how emerging markets in Asia, the Middle East and North America can help enterprises build more resilient networks.Two Air Freight Forums explore Hong Kong’s future as an aviation hubBeginning operations at the end of this month, the Hong Kong International Airport three-runway system will significantly enhance the airport’s passenger and cargo capacity and help consolidate Hong Kong’s position as an international aviation hub. Co-organised with the Airport Authority Hong Kong, two air freight forums “Cargo Aviation Hub of the World” and “Digital Air Cargo and Global Trade Ecosystem” feature experts including Tom Owen, Director, Cargo, Cathay Cargo, Dereje Derero, Managing Director, Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, Ming Chan, Associate Fintech Director, Financial Infrastructure Department, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and Philip Chan, Head of Wholesale Digital, Hang Seng Bank, to discuss how the cargo industry can enhance Hong Kong’s competitive edge as an international aviation hub through collaboration in premium warehousing, digital technology, and talent development.Day 2 focus on sustainability and green energy, 5 workshops will be held in the afternoonGiven society’s greater emphasis on climate change action, more and more businesses across different industries are striving to reduce their carbon footprint and move towards net-zero emissions. Hong Kong is also committed to developing as a green maritime centre. In tomorrow’s sessions “Fostering Sustainable Trade: Embracing Future-proofing Supply Chains and the debut “Green Energy Forum: Energy Transition towards Net Zero Emissions”, Pernille Dahlgaard, Chief Officer of Government, Business & Analytics, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Achim Martinka, Vice President, Global Airfreight-Commercial & Sustainability, DSV, Scott Childress, Chief Sustainability Officer, UPS, and Paolo Gallieri, Chief Operation Officer, Zhero, will shed light on best practices in integrating sustainability and explore strategies and technologies that facilitate the energy transition.In addition to thematic forums, ALMAC will feature a series of workshops on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, e-commerce, youth empowerment, halal logistics, and air freight decarbonisation. Speakers from Shell Aviation, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited, Arup, and DKSH will provide participants with practical insights and tips.Following last year’s success, this year's ALMAC exhibition continues to feature three zones including Logtech Salon, Supply Chain Management and Logistics Services, and Maritime and Port Services, showcasing innovative logistics and supply chain solutions from  90 exhibitors, including three major Hong Kong air cargo terminals (Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals, Cathay Cargo Terminal, and Asia Airfreight Terminal), together with other leading companies such as Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Ocean Network Express. The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) also host exhibition pavilions.The HKTDC encourages enterprises to leverage its trade platform and events to seek global business opportunities. Business matching sessions are offered at ALMAC, bringing together shippers and service providers to foster business partnerships and promote industry development.Photo download︰https://bit.ly/4fwil2mIn her welcome remarks, Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), said: “Reflecting the vital importance of Asian supply chains in today’s interconnected world, this year’s ALMAC will zero in on global business opportunities and supply chain management.”The 14th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and the HKTDC, commenced today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and will run until tomorrowChan Kwok-ki, Acting Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivered special remarks at ALMACFu Xuyin, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Transport, the People’s Republic of China, delivered special remarks at ALMACLoke Siew Fook, Minister of Transport, Malaysia, delivered special remarks at ALMACALMAC features three exhibition zones including Logtech Salon, Supply Chain Management and Logistics Services, and Maritime and Port Services, showcasing innovative logistics and supply chain solutions from 90 exhibitorsALMAC: https://www.almac.hk/main/en/ALMAC programme: https://almac.hktdc.com/conference/almac/en/programmeALMAC speaker list: https://almac.hktdc.com/conference/almac/en/speakerMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Agnes Yiu     Tel: (852) 3428 5690          Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hkEdmund Choi   Tel: (852) 3428 2360          Email: echoi@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department:Stanley So    Tel: (852) 2584 4049          Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgClayton Lauw  Tel: (852) 2584 4472          Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.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 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

BANGKOK, Nov 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit buzzed with innovation and insights on October 17, 2024, as rockbird media's Retail & E-Commerce Summit Asia (RESA) brought together industry leaders to explore "Retail Revolution: Illuminating Digital Drivers for Growth and Security." This landmark event showcased Thailand's burgeoning role in Southeast Asia's digital retail landscape, offering a platform for executives across diverse sectors to engage with cutting-edge strategies and technologies.The summit, which saw increased attendance compared to the previous year, addressed critical challenges and opportunities in Thailand's evolving e-commerce ecosystem. Discussions ranged from consumer trends and technological advancements to regulatory landscapes and cybersecurity concerns.Keynote speaker M.L. Luesak Chakrabandhu, President of The Association of Thailand Open Source Federation, highlighted the event's significance. "We have to understand the challenges, difficulties, and limitations of Thailand in terms of business expansion. We need to improve the ease of doing business here, improve our incentives for new business or more tech people to come to Thailand," Chakrabandhu said, adding the need for enhanced communication between the private sector, the academe, and the government to accelerate policy improvements.The event also delved deep into the future of digital payments, with Teeraphol Ambhai, Head of Search Experience at Bumrungrad International Hospital, sharing insights on e-wallets and their potential to revolutionize businesses. "It should be a big thing to know the challenges and also the advantages, how it will leverage business, as well as how we can use e-payment within and outside Thailand. I hope this will lead businesses to use more of e-payment in the future," Ambhai, who was also a speaker for last year’s RESA, stated.Cybersecurity emerged as a critical focus area, especially in light of Thailand's evolving regulatory landscape. Chatchawarn Jirupathum, Group Information Security & Data Protection Officer at RMA Group, stressed the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and data privacy protection. "The rising of new cyber security threats, and since we don't have very solid regulations for the retail and e-commerce in Thailand at the moment, I think is becoming a challenge for next years," Jirupathum explained.The summit featured a mix of keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, and networking opportunities, allowing attendees to gain actionable insights and forge meaningful connections. The increased attendance and diversity of participants underscored the growing importance of digital innovation in Southeast Asia's retail sector.As the event concluded, it was clear that RESA 2024 had not only met but exceeded expectations, providing a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities lying ahead for the retail and e-commerce industries in Thailand and beyond.For more information about RESA and future events, visit https://rockbirdmedia.com/About rockbird mediaRockbird media is an international business media company that produces B2B events and offers business solutions.Whether it is through online media and content, must-have business intelligence and analytics, effective networking, and partnering solutions, we help businesses and professionals learn more about the latest trends, and know more about their customers, peers, and competition, to make that decision that allows them to grow.Media contact:Ann Jubelle De Veraannjubelle@rockbirdmedia.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Nov 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As Singapore continues its rise as a leading tech hub in Southeast Asia, the demand for innovative software solutions has never been higher. With a robust infrastructure, strategic location, and a business-friendly environment, Singapore attracts tech companies, startups, and multinational enterprises looking to harness the power of technology to stay ahead of the curve. However, as technology rapidly evolves, traditional development methodologies struggle to keep pace. In this dynamic environment, DevOps has emerged as a critical practice for organizations aiming to accelerate their software development lifecycle, improve collaboration between teams, and deliver high-quality software more efficiently.The Singaporean tech ecosystem is marked by its emphasis on speed, innovation, and agility, driven by global competition and a constantly evolving market. Companies here are under increasing pressure to adapt to changing customer needs, market trends, and regulatory requirements—factors that traditional waterfall development models struggle to address. DevOps enables organizations to respond to these challenges by promoting continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and rapid iteration, which are essential to maintaining a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. The collaborative nature of DevOps—uniting development and operations teams—also facilitates improved communication and alignment, a crucial advantage in Singapore’s multicultural and multidisciplinary workforce.Moreover, as Singapore moves towards becoming a “Smart Nation,” its public and private sectors are investing heavily in cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing. DevOps tools play an essential role in enabling the development and deployment of these advanced technologies. By automating workflows, streamlining testing processes, and ensuring security through practices like DevSecOps, DevOps ensures that software can be delivered rapidly and securely, without compromising quality. With enterprises increasingly adopting DevOps to fuel innovation and digital transformation, it has become an indispensable methodology for businesses looking to navigate the complexities of modern software development in Singapore.Overview of the event:The DevOps Singapore is one such event that explores the latest trends, challenges, and strategies in DevOps. This exclusive, invitation-only summit brings together over 150 C-level executives, DevOps leaders, and tech innovators to discuss the strategic integration of DevOps in modern enterprises. Key topics include the evolution of DevOps, AI-driven automation, cloud operations, and the importance of DevSecOps.Attendees will gain insights into how leading organizations leverage DevOps to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and enhance security. The event offers a unique opportunity to learn from the transformative impact of DevOps, micro services, containers, and AI on global tech giants. Whether you're starting your DevOps journey or deepening your expertise, DevOps Singapore Summit provides actionable strategies to stay ahead in the rapidly changing digital landscape.What to expect at the event:Expect a dynamic agenda that features a combination of keynote speeches, fireside chats, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Sessions will tackle critical topics such as the evolution of DevOps, the integration of security into development (DevSecOps), the future of AI-driven automation, and the impact of microservices and containers on global tech giants. Key sessions will explore practical solutions to overcome challenges in CI/CD pipelines, security, scalability, and cloud integration, offering attendees a holistic view of how to implement and scale DevOps practices in today’s fast-paced tech environment.As the digital transformation journey accelerates across industries, the Exito DevOps Summit 2024 stands as a pivotal gathering for those looking to stay at the forefront of software development innovation. With a focus on real-world strategies and emerging technologies, this event offers invaluable insights into how DevOps practices are shaping the future of enterprise IT.Attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge, tools, and connections to drive the next phase of digital evolution in their organizations. Whether you're leading a DevOps initiative or exploring new ways to optimize your development lifecycle, the Exito DevOps Summit is the place to be for anyone committed to mastering the future of software development.Date: 14th November 2024Time: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PMLocation: Conrad Singapore Orchard.For more information on the Devops Singapore Summit, click on the link.For Media Enquiries, reach out to:Kasturi Nayak (Sr.) Marketing Executive)kasturi.nayak@exito-e.com+91 9739610464 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Brisbane, Queensland, Aust, Nov 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a business update on its working capital position and the implementation of cost reductions targets that were communicated on March 11, 2024.Each year the Company submits a Research and Development (R&D) application to the Australian Taxation Office to recover 43.5% of eligible R&D expenditures under the Australian Government's Research and Development Tax Incentive scheme. On October 29, 2024, A$2.85m, the amount requested in this year's R&D application, was deposited in full into the Company's bank account. As at November 1, 2024, the Company's cash balance was A$5.56m, with no debt or loan facilities in place. The continued funding from AusIndustry's R&D Tax incentive scheme has played a vital role in supporting GMG's ongoing research and development.The Company successfully implemented an organisational restructure by merging the Projects and Operations teams and streamlining its Graphene Manufacturing Plant and Thermal XR® Blending Plant. The new operating model to deliver Projects of scale will rely on trusted third-party providers who have a strong working relationship with GMG and a track record of delivery. Through careful organisational restructuring and active cost management, the Company has reduced its monthly operating cost base by almost 45% since September 2023. The Company will continue to look for ways to continue this trend while maintaining a delivery mind set.GMG's CEO Craig Nicol stated, "The timely receipt of the Research and Development rebate from the Australian Federal Government continues to provide significant working capital support while the Company has continued to focus on improving its cost base through streamlining of Operations and Projects teams while maintaining focus and pace on delivering its four critical business objectives."GMG's Chairman and Non-Executive Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "The implementation of targeted costs savings together with the Research & Development rebate, allows the Company to remain focused on growing the sales of its Energy Savings products."About GMG  www.graphenemg.comGMG is a clean-technology company which seeks to offer energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene, including that manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process. GMG has developed a proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating), lubricants and fluids.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries").GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding the Company's new operating model, future cost reductions, and the Company's focus on the sale of its energy saving products. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, that the new operating model to deliver Projects of scale will rely on trusted third-party providers who have a strong working relationship with GMG and a track record of delivery, that the Company will continue to look for ways to reduce costs while maintaining a delivery mind set, and that the Company's focus will remain on growing the sales of its energy saving products. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: that the Australian Federal Government will not continue its Research and Development Tax Incentive scheme, or that the Company will not continue to benefit from the tax incentive, that the new operating model to deliver projects of scale will not rely on trusted third-party providers who have a strong working relationship with GMG and a track record of delivery, that the Company will be unable to reduce costs further while maintaining a delivery mind set, that the Company will not remain focused on growing the sales of its energy saving products, risks relating to the extent and duration of the conflict in Eastern Europe and its impact on global markets, the volatility of global capital markets, political instability, the failure of the Company to obtain regulatory approvals, attract and retain skilled personnel, unexpected development and production challenges, unanticipated costs and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated October 3, 2024 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/229939 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

MANILA, Nov 18, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Darwinbox, a globally recognized HR technology platform, has been named a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for enterprises with over 1,000 employees. This significant recognition marks Darwinbox’s continuous rise in the HR tech industry, with the company standing out as the only provider worldwide to move up a quadrant this year.Trusted by 950+ enterprises globally, today some of the largest conglomerates (top 2 out of 5), banking (top 4 out 5), retail and real estate brands in Philippines such as Security Bank, Gokongwei Group, BPI, Starbucks, URC, Filinvest, SM Prime and more are modernizing their HR with the mobile-first and agile platform. Known for its advanced AI capabilities and user-focused experience, Darwinbox is increasingly becoming the preferred choice for enterprises in the Philippines. Since its expansion to this market in 2019, the company has invested heavily in localizing its platform to meet the unique needs of businesses in the region.“Our rise to Challenger status is driven by our commitment to building a modern, global HCM platform, supported by AI-driven innovation and user-centric design.We’re leading the way with cutting-edge technologies like Gen-AI, addressing the complexities of global enterprises with multi-country payroll solutions, and continuously evolving our platform to not only solve for today’s needs but tomorrow’s challenges” said Chaitanya Peddi, Co-founder of Darwinbox. “Philippines is a digital-first market and we’ve made deep R&D investments to deliver highly localized solutions that solve for the diverse needs of businesses in the region. With a growing number of organizations experiencing the transformative impact of Darwinbox, we’re committed to doubling down on our expansion in the region”AI with Practical ImpactDarwinbox’s AI solution, Darwinbox Sense, has been instrumental in helping organizations make better, data-driven HR decisions. By embedding AI in daily workflows, Darwinbox enables Filipino organizations to gain insights into employee performance, reduce hiring biases, and understand workforce sentiment—all critical for fostering an inclusive and engaged workplace. Its intelligent tools, like conversational analytics, automated workflows, and payroll anomaly detection, deliver insights exactly when and where they’re needed.Flexible Platform for Unique Local NeedsRecognizing the need for adaptable solutions, Darwinbox’s Extensibility Suite offers Filipino HR teams the ability to tailor and automate workflows through low-code, no-code tools. This flexibility enables companies to streamline operations with minimal IT dependency, allowing HR teams to quickly respond to changing business needs.Mobile-First Design for High EngagementUnderstanding the importance of mobility in the Philippines, where many employees work remotely or in the field, Darwinbox’s platform is built to engage a diverse range of users across different work environments. Its mobile-first design ensures seamless connectivity, allowing organizations to reach every employee, from frontline workers to office-based teams, fostering a unified and engaged workforce.Talent Management for Skills DevelopmentThe platform’s talent management features, highly rated in Gartner’s report, support Filipino companies in building a robust skills-based workforce. Darwinbox’s AI-driven career planning tools and Talent Hub offer managers and employees personalized guidance for career development, helping Filipino businesses retain top talent and enhance workforce growth.For More InformationRead the blog, "Darwinbox Rises as a Challenger in 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises," by Chaitanya Peddi, Co-founder, Darwinbox.Read a complimentary copy of the Gartner report on the Darwinbox website.Gartner DisclaimerGartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences, and should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in this content nor makes any warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this content, about its accuracy or completeness, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark, PEER INSIGHTS and MAGIC QUADRANT is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises, 23 October 2024, Ranadip Chandra, et. Al.About DarwinboxFounded in 2015, Darwinbox is a global HR tech leader that empowers enterprises to better manage their talent with new-age employee experiences and disruptive AI-powered technology. Its cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) software caters to an organisation's HR needs across the entire employee lifecycle. Darwinbox is trusted by over 3 million employees from more than 900 enterprises across 130 countries. Darwinbox has been backed by global investors like TCV, Microsoft, Salesforce Ventures, Peak XV, Lightspeed and Endiya Partners among others.More at www.darwinbox.comFor media inquiries, please contact: Rishita.chiranewala@darwinbox.in Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The BFSI IT Summit is excited to unveil the list of BFSI leaders to watch in 2024. This selection was made through a comprehensive process involving nominations, direct applications, insights from our database, interviews, company websites, and various public sources.These exceptional leaders share a collective passion and steadfast dedication to driving meaningful change. They are making significant strides in areas such as Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Automation, inspiring others in their fields.Meet the BFSI50 winners:Mahlokileng Semenya ,FNB,PMO HeadFaith Nokuthula Ndala, Standard Bank,Head Of Technology Digital SolutionsCelia Mantshiyane, First Rand,Group CisoKholeka Tsotsotso, Development Bank Of Southern Africa,Chief Information OfficerMurendeni Nemukula, Bidvest Bank, Head:Mi Bi And AnalyticsArun Krishnamoorthy, Absa, Chief Information OfficerRaymond Tsongorera, Hollard Insurance, Head of ITTheo Groenewald, Discovery Ltd, Head Of Data ManagementMakabongwe Siziba, Fasset, Chief Information OfficerMaele Masibi, First National Bank South Africa, Business Architect HeadLazola Ndamase, Vodacom, Head of Data Enablement & AnalyticsMeshack Ndwandwe, First National Bank, Chief Information OfficerBoris Ntini, Absa, Head of TechnologyFikile Mekgoe, Bidvest Bank, Head Of Technology: Delivery & TestingRene Moodley, JSE, Head of IT and OperationsNkosingiphile Mbeje, GPAA, Assistant Director:Information SecurityJacob Tshabalala, Woolworths Financial Services, Head of Data & AnalyticsItumeleng Makgati, Nedbank,Divisional Executive: Group TechnologyHelene Bezuidenhout, GPAA, Deputy Director:ICT Information SecurityMandla Mbasane, National Housing Finance Corporation, CISOKulani Likotsi, Absa, VP Technology and Enterprise Data ManagementDhesen Ramsamy, Old Mutual Limited, Chief Technology&Data OfficerPhakama Makalima, Absa Life Insurance, Chief Information OfficerThato Mafanti, Telesure Investment Holdings, Head Of Information TechnologySachin Surajbali, Liberty Group South Africa, Group Chief Information Security OfficerZaid Parak, Discovery Ltd, Group Chief Information Security OfficerTrevor Govender, Standard Bank, Head:Process ExcellenceSheldon Kisten, Liberty Group South Africa, Head Of Cyber Security OperationsMandisa Thekokhitsane, Sanlam, Head Of Alternative Customer SolutionsErnst Taljaard, Discovery, Chief Data Solutions ArchitectStefanie Holman, Absa Relationship Banking, Head Product Development And DesignLucia Buthelezi, Motovantage, Head Of ITJoseph Stokes,Telesure Investment Holdings, Group Head:Cybersecurity And IT GovernanceChristoff Le Roux, Gobid Pty Ltd, Chief Information OfficerDuran Chetty, Hollard Group Risk, COO,CIOMandi Scott, Standard Bank, CIO Data And DigitalNozipho Morajane, Bayport Financial Services, Group IT Risk & Information Security OfficerPravesh Govender, JSE, HEAD: IT Service Delivery.Daniel Adaramola, SunTrust Bank Nigeria Ltd, Chief Information Security OfficerMichelle Bisaro, Absa Group, Head Of Digital Products: Consumer ProductsMfini Khaya, FNB, IT Executive Head & Joint-CIOLeslie-Ann Snyders, Absa Group, Head of DataAlicia Narainsamy, Santam, Executive Head: Digital Transformation & AITheodossios Mouchteros, Acumen Group Pty Ltd, Head Of Information Technology OperationsNdibulele Mqoboli, Momentum, CIOGideon Botha, Nedbank Group Limited, Head Of Credit Systems And Specialised Projects For Nedbank Group RiskNjabulo Ndaba, Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), Head Of IT.Lizelle Van Der Merwe, Standard Bank,Co-Founder And Product Owner, Powerpulse, CIB DigitalLikeleli Monyamane, Standard Bank,Head, Digital Programs, Digital & eCommerceTawanda Chatikobo, Absa Ltd, Head of Digital BankingRicardo September, Momentum Group, Head Digital Workplace ServicesRyan John, 1Discovery Vitality, Head of OperationsVilen Muruvan, FNB South Africa, Head of Business SolutionsWilma Crosson,Volkswagen Financial Services South Africa, Chief Information OfficerRidwaan Rasool, Absa, Chief Analytics OfficerNozipho Duma, First National Bank, Group Data And Analytics Programme HeadNollie Maoto, First Rand, Group Compliance Chief Data and Analytics OfficerAylon Byron Spinner,Standard Bank Group,Head of Technology Strategy and ArchitectureTsebeletso Mashau,Standard Bank,CIO Personal and Private Banking Africa RegionsDolly Mphahlele,FirstRand Group,Head of BI and DatawarehouseDr. Gerbrand Breed,Absa,Head: Retail Risk Modeling,Measurement And Data CenterKgomotso Rammutla,Woolworths Financial Services,Head Of Digital And PaymentsThav Reddy,Absa Group,Group Head of PrivacyVidhya Medapati,FNB South Africa,Head of ProductHendrik Wiese,iMasFinance,Head: Information Security,CISORohan Daya,Access Bank,CISOSibusiso Mbingo,PPS Insurance,Chief Information OfficerViren Naidu,Hollard Insurance,Chief Information OfficerShoaib Nathie,CIB,CIODido Wa Kalonji,First National Bank,Chief Information OfficerConnect with BFSI leaders to explore digital transformation, industry trends, and emerging technologies at the BFSI IT Summit on November 20, 2024 at Qurtuba Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.For more information about BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit and The BFSI50 awards, click on the Link.About ExitoExito, which means success in Spanish, embodies our commitment to the success of our customers. Each year, we host over 240 virtual and in-person conferences globally, bringing together audiences with world-class thought leaders and C-level executives across industries. Our meticulously crafted agendas, based on extensive research and valuable industry insights, facilitate business, knowledge transfer, deal flow, and impactful messaging for brands.For Media Enquiries, contact:Kasturi Nayak (Sr. Marketing Executive) Kasturi.nayak@exito-e.com Enquiry@exito-e.com Exito Media Concepts Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Nov 18, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Despite Singapore’s abundant sunlight, Vitamin D deficiency remains a prevalent health issue, affecting millions of people. This deficiency significantly compromises bone health, leading to osteoporosis, a “silent disease” due to its subtle onset. Research indicates that bone health begins to decline at age 25, making it crucial to address this issue, especially as Singapore’s population continues to age. The urgency to combat this silent epidemic has never been greater.As sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary choices become increasingly common, the impact of osteoporosis is alarming: one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 in Singapore are affected. Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D plays a critical role in efficient calcium absorption, essential for maintaining bone density and preventing osteopenia and osteoporosis. Without adequate vitamin D, the body struggles to absorb calcium, increasing risk of fractures and leading to deteriorating bone health.In line with World Osteoporosis Day on 20 October, LAC (pronounced as L-A-C) is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of bone health and empowering individuals to take preventive measures to optimise their bone density. By incorporating calcium-rich foods or supplements, ensuring adequate Vitamin D intake and regular physical activity, individuals can significantly reduce the risk of osteoporosis.LAC FullCal® combines calcium, magnesium and Vitamin D in a golden ratio, making it vital for maintaining strong bones, teeth and muscle function. This unique formula not only reduces the risk of osteoporosis but also improves calcium absorption, making it an excellent option for maintaining optimal bone health. With its all-in-one solution, individuals no longer need to rely on three separate supplements to achieve the same benefits, offering both enhanced convenience and cost savings.LAC Joint Protec®, formulated with a proprietary blend of ingredients such as Glucosamine, Chondroitin and Collagen, work together to alleviate joint stiffness and discomfort while enhancing mobility and flexibility. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AIROD Aerospace Technologies Sdn Bhd, establishing a strategic alliance with the Malaysian aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) service provider.In addition, TransNusa also signed a Standard Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA) with AIROD for Technical Handling of its aircrafts at Subang Airport. TransNusa became the first foreign airline to received approvals and start scheduled flights from Jakarta to Subang in August, this year. The airline currently operates daily scheduled flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta to Subang Airport.TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said “Today’s MOU and SGHA will initially focus on the provision of MRO services by AIROD for our Airbus A320 aircraft family.He added that as stated in the MOU, AIROD will plan, develop and conduct dedicated inspections and maintenance work for TransNusa’s A320 family of aircrafts in Malaysia, starting December, this year.“This is not a small undertaking as it reflects TransNusa’s commitment to passengers in ensuring that our aircraft operate at peak performance, adhering to the highest standards of safety and efficiency,” said Datuk Bernard, emphasising the importance of an MRO provider for an airline.The signing of the MOU and SGHA took place at H76, AIROD Complex, Subang, Selangor. Datuk Bernard signed the MOU and SGHA on behalf of TransNusa while AIROD Aerospace Technology CEO, Datuk Firhad Uzir Abdul Rahim signed on behalf of his company.Established in 1976, AIROD is one of Asia Pacific’s oldest MRO service provider. Since its privatisation in 1995, the company has provided MRO-related services to 76 customers, with a combination of commercial and military aircrafts, from 33 countries.“As such, we acknowledge and appreciate AIROD’S vast experience and strength in providing world class quality depot level maintenance, aircraft customization, and modifications, which also includes structural and avionics upgrades,” said Datuk BernardDatuk Bernard stressed, “This MOU is a crucial first step towards the development of a Maintenance Support Agreement, which will detail the binding commitments of both parties. Until then, this MOU represents our dedication to working collaboratively, exploring all viable options, and striving for operational excellence.”Datuk Firhad presenting a memento to Datuk Bernard to mark the event.On why TransNusa has partnered with AIROD, Datuk Bernard said, “AIROD has been a leading Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) service provider in Malaysia for more than a decade and is known for delivering high-quality services.“AIROD specializes in a range of MRO-related services such as in base maintenance, inspections, modifications, refurbishments, corrosion control and repair, operational checks, and crash damage repair for aircrafts including the Boeing B737 series (Classic & NG), ATR 42/72 family, and A320 family,” Datuk Bernard said, adding that AIROD is also certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for MRO services, with approvals from 8 other National Aviation Authorities (NAA) across the Asia-Pacific region.“With such a strong foundation, we are happy to partner with AIROD to ensure that our aircraft are always at optimum level of performance,” Datuk Bernard stressed.He added that AIROD also has a list of impressive local customer base including AirAsia Group, Batik Air, Kargo Xpress, Firefly, Berjaya Air, Raya Airways, and MyJets.“Our passengers trust us to get them safely from one destination to another, and this trust must be earned and maintained. By partnering with AIROD, we are reaffirming our commitment to safety and ensuring that our aircraft maintenance is in the hands of one of the most reputable MRO providers in the industry. This will empower us to focus more on our core mission of delivering seamless and exceptional travel experiences to our customers.” Datuk Bernard said.TransNusa, which had to close it business operation in September 2020 due to impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the aviation industry, started operations again after injection of new shareholders and management team led by Malaysian-born aviation industry veteran, Datuk Bernard Francis, in October 2022.Within 6 months, under the leadership of Datuk Francis, the airline introduced its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur and celebrated its first-year anniversary for this route on April 14, 2024. In August, this year, TransNusa became the first international airline to operate daily scheduled flights from Subang airport to Jakarta.Since the change in management team, TransNusa has been contributing and changing the aviation landscape in Indonesia. It has been making headlines in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, China and around the world with news of being the first airline in Indonesia and the world to develop and introduce a new domestic route connecting Bali and Manado. TransNusa also became the second Indonesian airline to receive approval to fly to China and provided its passengers with more pricing and route options to China.In October, the airline yet again experienced another milestones by becoming the first Indonesian airline and second airline in the world to launch scheduled flight from Manado to Guangzhou, China.Primary Media ContactTrina Thomas Raj0124992672trina@myqaseh.orgAbout TransNusa TransNusa Airline, is a Premium Service Carrier. After the take-over, in February 2024, the airline rebranded itself from being a Low-Cost Carrier to a Premium Service Carrier in line with its upgraded aircrafts that offers better comfort as well as based on the flexibility and quality of the services offered. TransNusa, which received its AOC certification on 9th September 2022, launch its first three A320 operations on 6th October, 14th October and 12th December, 2022. The airline, which became the first outside of China to utilise Comac, received its first ARJ21 on 22nd December, 2022. In 2023, TransNusa introduced a new business model making it the first Premium Service Carrier in the Asia Pacific region. TransNusa introduced its first international flight on 14th April, 2023. The airline is currently based in Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.The airline currently flies to Yogyakarta and Bali. On the international front, TransNusa flies to Singapore, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur and Johor. The airline became the second Indonesian airline to fly to China and the first Indonesian airline to launch a Premium Service Carrier business model.Passengers can book their flights on the TransNusa website (www.transnusa.co.id), through authorized travel agents in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, or by contacting the airline's customer service centre at, +62216310888. For the Singaporean market, passengers can contact TransNusa’s General Sales Agent, Chariot Travels Pte Ltd, at +65 86602719 while for the Malaysian market, passengers can contact MKM Ticketing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd at +60378312581. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.