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Kincora Announces Cutting-Edge Geophysics Confirms High Priority Drill Target At The Nyngan Project

Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) and gravity geophysical surveys (the "Surveys") have confirmed and refined a regionally significant priority porphyry target located within the "Ace of Spades" region at the Nyngan Project ahead of imminent drill testingThe first ever copper-gold focused drilling program has recently commenced 1 at the northern portion of the Nyngan Project testing new porphyry district-scale potential with 6-8 drill holes for an estimated 4000-5000 metres scheduled before the end of yearThe Surveys also cover the location of a second designed hole and identified a number of new potential areas of interest also within the "Ace of Spades" region that will be reviewed in light of the results of the commenced drilling program in conjunction earn-in partner AngloGold Ashanti Australia (AngloGold Ashanti)The Surveys apply cutting-edge technology utilising the first ever integrated real-time ANT and ground gravity undertaken by Fleet Space Technologies Pty Ltd (Fleet Space) and complement Kincora and AngloGold Ashanti's planned drilling via an up to $50 million earn-in and joint venture agreement for the Nyngan and Nevertire ProjectsKincora has recently expanded its partnership with Fleet Space to include: (i) a listed equity investment, (ii) multiphysics surveys at the Wongarbon Project to identify and refine targets, and, (iii) Fleet Space having the right to drill test targets to earn an asset level interest in the Wongarbon Project 2.Melbourne, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - October 22, 2024) - Kincora Copper Limited (TSXV: KCC) (ASX: KCC) (Kincora or the Company) is pleased to announce the initial interpretations from new geophysical surveying at a portion of the northern "Ace of Spades" region of the Nyngan Project, located in the Northern Junee-Narromine Belt (NJNB) of the Macquarie Arc, Central West New South Wales.Sam Spring, President and CEO of Kincora commented: "The geophysical surveys are being conducted in partnership with Fleet Space and include the first ever integration of gravity with a real-time ANT survey completed by Fleet Space. The Cadia intrusive system complex has a ~5.7km footprint, seven deposits within it, with regional geophysics able to identify key structures and geological units. What we are seeking to confirm in our first phase of drilling at Nyngan is the potential for multiple new Macquarie Arc intrusive system complexes that have similar multi-kilometre alteration zones and multiple deposit potential. The initial results from the Fleet Space surveys, coupled with existing regional geophysics, are positive providing a more detailed and refined geophysical model for an existing a high priority and large-scale target that is about to be drilled within the Ace of Spades region. The Ace of Spades is a very compelling new district scale opportunity, potentially the largest volcano-intrusive complex of the Macquarie Arc and has never been drilled.We are now in a very exciting period with the 6 to 8-hole program commenced. This program will drill a range of large-scale and separate intrusive system targets, focused on the Ace of Spades, within an existing pipeline of 16 targets that are permitted for drilling within the northern portion of the Nyngan Project."Background Fleet Space's real-time Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) and ground gravity surveys, enabled by their end-to-end mineral exploration solution, Exosphere, are the first integrated surveys completed by Fleet Space and seek to apply cutting-edge technology to generate and interpret new homogeneous, primary datasets with existing regional geophysical surveys and geological data.The surveys have confirmed and refined a regionally significant priority drill target previously and separately identified by Kincora, AngloGold Ashanti and Fleet Space within the northern "Ace of Spades" region of the Nyngan Project. Existing regional geophysics strongly indicates that the Nyngan Project potentially hosts the largest volcano-intrusive complex of the Macquarie Arc offering new district scale potential situated in the northern under cover extension of the Arc - see Figure 1.It is well documented that the composite volcanic and intrusive complexes elsewhere in the Macquarie Arc, which hosts an estimated total mineral endowment of over 160Moz gold equivalent 3, have large alteration and geochemical halos that are often identifiable from regional geophysical surveys. For example the magmatic and alteration footprints at Cadia have a ~5.7km wide footprint, hosting two skarn and five porphyry deposits with a metal endowment of more than 50Moz gold and more than 9.5Mt copper 3, and regional geophysics is able to identify key structures and geological units (see Figure 2 for an illustration). Similar large geophysical features are present at the Nyngan Project and the survey area. Furthermore, the mineralised deposits in the Arc (including Cadia) and other globally significant porphyry districts generally occur in clusters situated on cross-arc structures. Similar structures have been identified by the Fleet Space surveys inline with existing regional geophysics - see Figures 1-3.Two existing 2024 field season Kincora and AngloGold Ashanti drill targets were covered by the Fleet Space surveys and are to be very shortly drill tested as part of the first ever copper-gold focused drilling program within the Ace of Spades. A 6 to 8-hole for an estimated 4000-5000m program has commenced and is scheduled before the end of year with earn-in partner AngloGold Ashanti within an existing pipeline of 16 targets that are permitted for drilling within the northern portion of the Nyngan Project.Confirmed and Refined High Priority Target at the Ace of SpadesThe Fleet Space multiphysics surveys have combined proprietary ground exploration techniques that minimise environmental impact by utilising seismic noise derived from natural and anthropogenic sources (two ANT surveys complete), with new gravity (two ground gravity surveys complete) and existing public access regional airborne magnetics and gravity.Intergration of these datasets have sought to:(i) identify and refine targeting of new composite volcanic and intrusive complexes,(ii) map the depth to basement,(iii) refine key structural features, and,(iv) identify changes in velocity and density that may reflect different lithological units.The regional ANT survey covered an area of approximately 35km2 with a tighter spaced infill and ground gravity survey area of approximately 9km2. Similar to other Fleet Space surveys in the district, the ANT velocity model provides a depth profile to approximately 2500m and 1000m in the infill survey.This marks the first time a Fleet Space real-time ANT survey has been accompanied by an integrated and coincident ground gravity survey to deliver complimentary nearer surface density models.The initial interpretation of the Nyngan multiphysics results have confirmed and refined an existing high priority drill target with several features of interest at both a regional and infill survey level having potential implications for future exploration.(i) Regional ANT survey results highlights:Multiple deep-seated structures consistent with existing magnetics and gravity features, refining interpreted potential cross-arc structures and separate target domains that may have influenced the emplacement of intrusions.Supported the potential for multiple volcanic and intrusive complexes.Average depth to basement of ~360m across the survey area.Identified a number of potential new areas of interest with low seismic velocity zones in the basement sequence (interpreted to potentially be related to hydrothermal alteration), near edges and/or above high seismic velocity bodies (interpreted to potentially be related to large intrusions at depth).(ii) Infill ANT and gravity survey highlights:Higher resolution of interpreted structures, with velocity and density models refining potential lithological domains, structures and cross-arc structures.Supported the potential for multiple intrusive stocks and additional drill hole targets.Confirms and refines an existing high priority drill target with the originally proposed drill hole collar moved ~400m.Imminent drilling will test a large scale target off the shoulder of a pronounced density and magnetic anomaly associated with a potential cross-arc structure and into a low-intermediate seismic velocity zone (interpreted to potentially be related to hydrothermal alteration and/or mineralisation) that lies above a high seismic velocity anomaly at depth (interpreted to potentially relate to a Macquarie Arc intrusion) - see Figure 3.The commenced drilling program is expected to provide enhanced geological understanding of the geophysical models resulting from the Fleet Space multiphysics surveys. Such learnings are expected to assist Kincora with future exploration and drill hole targeting at both the Nyngan Project, the recently expanded partnership with Fleet Space for the Wongarbon Project and the Company's existing pipeline of eleven other porphyry projects in the Macquarie Arc.New Potential Drill Targets At the Ace of SpadesCurrently Kincora and AngloGold Ashanti have an existing pipeline of 16 targets that are permitted for drilling within the northern portion of the Nyngan Project - see Figure 2. Two of these proposed for drilling before year-end are included in the Fleet Space survey area with a further two permitted covered by the regional ANT.Similar to other project level ANT surveys recently undertaken by Fleet Space in the Macquarie Arc at Waratah Minerals Limited's Spur Project ("Waratah", WTM.ASX) 4 and Inflection Resource's Duck Creek Project ("Inflection", AUCU.CSE) 5,6, a number of additional areas of potential interest for new large intrusive porphyry systems and potential drill targets have been identified in the Ace of Spades region.Inflection has been using Fleet Space ANT survey results, coupled with existing regional geophysics, as a key exploration tool in its drill hole targeting at Duck Creek.Results from down-hole geophysical surveying have reported zones of relatively high seismic/shear-wave velocity associated with competent intervals of monzodiorite, which supports the hypothesis that intrusions are likely to manifest in the ANT data as zones of elevated seismic velocity. Additionally, the surveying demonstrates localised areas of low seismic velocity associated with more intense hydrothermal alteration, which also supports the interpretation that low seismic velocities evident in the ANT survey can represent zone of hydrothermal alteration 7.The results of the multiphysics surveys at Nyngan will be reviewed in light of the commenced drilling program results in conjunction with AngloGold Ashanti and are expected to also assist with Fleet Space and Kincora's partnership for the Wongarbon Project.Further New District-Scale Opportunities Prospective early stage porphyry positions in the interpreted undercover extensions of the Macquarie Arc that offer new district scale potential have recently been the focus of five large earn-in and joint venture agreements supporting potentially over $300 million of exploration expenditure covering over 10,000km2. Most recently, only in August, Gold Field's re-entered the Macquarie Arc via a multiple phase, multiple project option agreement with a private explorer, Gold and Copper 8.Spatial and temporal settings, coupled with magnetics, gravity and ANT surveys, supports new district scale potential and that the largest sections of the Macquarie Arc may be located under post mineral cover.Kincora was an early entrant pursuing this strategy, securing a significant portion of the most prospective and shallow to moderate depth sections of this underexplored (often never drilled) sections of the Macquarie Arc.The Company is discussing further partnership opportunities with Fleet Space, amongst other groups, and notes the recent results of the Fleet Space and Inflection district scale ANT survey (>1800km2) which, when integrated with other existing datasets (including airborne magnetics and gravity), has resulted in four new priority targets, three of which commence within 2km's of Kincora's wider project portfolio (four if Duck Creek is included) in the Northern Junee-Narromine Belt (NJNB) 6 - see Figure 1.Kincora has recently secured three new wholly owned licenses covering 1,377km2 (the Nyngan West, Nyngan South and Nevertire South Projects) providing a continuous landholding along >100km strike of the NJNB (see Figure 1) 9 with a recent extremely positive review of the new Nevertire South Project supporting what Kincora believes is the most attractive geologically supported target in the covered extensions of the Macquarie Arc 10.Coupled with the highly prospective Wongarbon Project11, located on the northern Molong Belt, Kincora is seeking to confirm multiple new district-scale and porphyry discovery potential. Figure 1: Multiple Fleet Space surveys, existing regional magnetics and gravity surveys, and limited drilling to date supports Kincora and AngloGold Ashanti's interpretation that the Northern Junee-Narromine Belt hosts the potential for multiple new composite volcanic and intrusive complexes with analogous aeromagnetic signatures and intrusive level cross arc structures to other Macquarie Arc porphyry complexes (eg Cadia, Cowal, Boda-Kaiser, Marsden etc)The Macquarie Arc is a proven Tier 1 terrane and Australia's foremost copper porphyry belt hosting a number of world-class mines in the southern, more exploration mature, of the Arc hosting over 160Moz gold equivalent endowment.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/2305/227375_dafda03364be6bf7_001full.jpg Figure 2: Fleet Space's ANT and gravity surveys have refined a regionally significant priority drill target previously and separately identified by Kincora, AngloGold Ashanti and Fleet Space within the northern "Ace of Spades" region of the Nyngan Project. This target is to be very shortly drill tested as part of the first ever copper-gold focused drilling program within this region. As part of a permitted drill program for up to 16 holes, a 6 to 8-hole for an estimated 4000-5000m program is budgeted before year-end with earn-in partner AngloGold Ashanti.Kincora and Inflection's recent real-time Fleet Space ANT surveys have generated a number of new, previously unrecognised potential target areas that are currently being reviewed.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/2305/227375_dafda03364be6bf7_002full.jpg Figure 3: Imminent drilling will test a large-scale target off the shoulder of a pronounced density and magnetic anomaly associated with a potential cross-arc structure and into a low-intermediate seismic velocity zone (interpreted to potentially be related to hydrothermal alteration and/or mineralisation) that lies above a high seismic velocity anomaly at depth (interpreted to potentially be an intrusion) - illustration sourced from Fleet Space's Exosphere.The Fleet Space surveys across the Macquarie Arc have identified and refined existing targets of new composite volcanic and intrusive complexes, mapped estimated depth to basement, refined key structural features (including cross-arc structures), and, identified changes in velocity and density that may reflect different lithological units.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/2305/227375_dafda03364be6bf7_003full.jpgAbout the Nyngan ProjectThe Nyngan Project was the first ground Kincora secured in NSW 12 with regional geophysics strongly indicating the potential to hosts the largest volcano-intrusive complex of the Macquarie Arc (existing metal endowment of over 160Moz gold equivalent) and offering a new district-scale setting. Limited prior drilling activities have taken place, and are limited to the southern portion of the Project.In May 2024, Kincora signed a definitive multiple-phase Earn-in and Joint Venture Agreement over the Nyngan and Nevertire licences with a wholly owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti plc (NYSE: AU; JSE: ANG), the world's fourth largest gold miner by production, which has a successful track record for Greenfields discovery success.AngloGold Ashanti has the right to spend up to A$50 million to earn an 80% interest through:A$25 million of exploration expenditure to earn a 70% joint venture interest (Phase I) including a minimum A$2 million expenditure obligation, with Kincora the initial operator for a 10% management fee.Completion of a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) or funding of a further $25 million of expenditure to earn a 80% joint venture interest (Phase II) 13.The commenced drilling program is focused within the northern portion of the Nyngan Project and the "Ace of Spades" region testing a wide range of untested, large intrusive-related copper-gold targets. The program will comprise cost-effective mud-rotary drilling through the post mineral cover sequence with diamond core drilling upon refusal and testing of the targeted basement. The program seeks to confirm the potential for a series of new Macquarie Arc intrusive complexes and provide vectors for follow up drilling.About Fleet Space Technologies Fleet Space is widely regarded as Australia's leading space company and is seeking to revolutionise mineral exploration with its vertically integrated technology sack, ExoSphere, which combines the latest advances in satellite connectivity, 3D multiphysics data acquisition, and AI to map mineral systems in real-time.Fleet Space's ExoSphere technology enables an end-to-end approach to high-quality data acquisition, processing, interpretation and targeting to streamline exploration and improve success rates for new economic discoveries.Leveraging Fleet Space's proprietary satellite network in low Earth orbit, smart seismic sensors enabled with edge computing and rapid data processing ExoSphere delivers real-time 3D mapping of mineral systems and AI-powered drill targeting with near-zero environmental impact.In the last quarter, Barrick Gold announced it would partner with Fleet Space to survey copper porphyry complexes across 1,150km² of the world-class Reko Diq project 14 and in the last month Gold Fields announced a similar relationship to advance exploration at the Salares Norte project in Chile 15.Recently, Inflection Resources' announced new targets generated by ExoSphere, leading AngloGold to accelerate their Exploration Agreement and drilling with Inflection 5. Inflection and Fleet Space have also recently announced the results of the world's largest real-time ANT survey across 1818km², built an AI-powered district scale copper prospectivity map which, when integrated with other existing datasets (including airborne magnetics and gravity), has resulted in four new priority targets, three of which are within 2km's of Kincora wider project portfolio in the northern Junee-Narromine Belt.In July 2024, Kincora formed an initial partnership to conduct the first ever integrated real-time ANT and ground gravity undertaken by Fleet Space within the "Ace of Spades" region at the Nyngan Project.In mid October 2024, Kincora expanded its partnership with Fleet Space to include: (i) a listed equity investment, (ii) multiphysics surveys at the Wongarbon Project to identify and refine targets, and, (iii) Fleet Space having the right to drill test targets to earn an asset level interest in the Wongarbon Project.ExoSphere's rapid global adoption has propelled Fleet Space's exponential growth, including a A$50 million Series C funding round, a doubling of its valuation to A$350 million, plans to send a variant of ExoSphere to the Moon in 2026, and recognition as Australia's fastest growing company by the Australian Financial Review (2023).For more information please visit Fleet Space's website at https://www.fleetspace.com.About Kincora Kincora Copper is dual listed on the ASX and TSX-V (ticker "KCC") and is an active explorer and project generator focused on world-class copper-gold discoveries that has recently executed five agreements that unlock over A$60 million in potential multiple year partner funding. Further new projects that offer a clear value path and targeted partnerships are proposed.Kincora's portfolio includes district scale landholdings and scale-able drill ready targets in both Australia and Mongolia's leading porphyry belts, the Macquarie Arc and Southern Gobi, respectively, and, the Company is targeting exposure to 10,000-30,000m pa of drilling.For more information please visit Kincora's website at www.kincoracopper.com.References:1 Three Kincora Partner Funded Drilling Programs Ramping Up - Kincora press release October 7, 20242 Kincora announces Strategic Investment and Expanded Partnership with Fleet Space - press release October 15, 20243 Sourced from MinEx Consulting for Kincora4 ANT geophysics defines additional epithermal-porphyry targets at Spur Project - Waratah press release May 23, 20245 Reimaging porphyry copper exploration using Exosphere: Ambient Noise Tomography from the Duck Creek project, Macquarie - Fleet and Inflection Case Study 2023 6 Inflection Resources Defines New Priority Targets Based on Results of Regional ANT Survey in New South Wales - Inflection press release September 12, 20247 Inflection Resources Provides Drilling Update from Phase II Duck Creek Exploration Program in New South Wales - Inflection press release October 3, 20248 Gold Fields H1 2024 Results - August 23, 20249 Kincora Secures New Strategic Ground On Australia's Premier Porphyry Copper-Gold Province - Kincora press release September 9, 202410 Three Kincora Partner Funded Drilling Programs Ramping Up - Kincora press release October 7, 202411 New Major, Virgin Porphyry Complex And Drill Targets Secured - Kincora press release June 3, 202412 Kincora secures strategic license in Australia's leading porphyry belt - Kincora press release November 21, 201913 AngloGold Ashanti to earn-in to the NJNB Project - Kincora press release May 28, 202414 Fleet Space's Exosphere Enhances Barrick Gold's Data-Driven Copper Exploration at Reko Diq - Fleet Space press release July 9, 202415 Gold Fields Taps ExoSphere To Advance Exploration at Salares Norte in Chile - Fleet Space press release October 3, 2024This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Kincora Copper Limited (ARBN 645 457 763)For further information please contact: Sam Spring, President and Chief Executive Officersam.spring@kincoracopper.com or +61431 329 345Executive office 400 - 837 West Hastings StreetVancouver, BC V6C 3N6, Canada Tel: 1.604.283.1Fax: 1.888.241.5996Subsidiary office Australia Vista Australia Level 4, 100 Albert RoadSouth Melbourne, Victoria 3205Qualified PersonThe scientific and technical information in this announcement was prepared in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum and National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and was reviewed, verified and compiled by Kincora's staff under the supervision of Peter Leaman (M.Sc. Mineral Exploration, FAusIMM), Senior Vice-President of Exploration of Kincora, and John Holliday (BSc Hons, BEc, member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists), Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Kincora's Technical Committee, who are Qualified Persons for the purpose of NI 43-101. JORC Competent Person StatementInformation in this announcement that relates to Exploration Targets, Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves is based on information reviewed and approved by John Holliday and Peter Leaman, who are Competent Person(s) under the definition established by JORC and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. John Holliday and Peter Leaman consent to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears. The review and verification process for the information disclosed herein for Kincora's projects have included the receipt of all material exploration data, results and sampling procedures of previous operators, contractors, new results and review of such information by Kincora's geological staff using standard verification procedures.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information regarding Kincora contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not statements of fact. Although Kincora believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Kincora cautions that actual performance will be affected by a number of factors, most of which are beyond its control, and that future events and results may vary substantially from what Kincora currently foresees. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration results, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. The forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The information contained herein is stated as of the current date and is subject to change after that date. Kincora does not assume the obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) or the Australian Securities Exchange accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.JORC TABLE 1Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections).CriteriaJORC Code explanationCommentarySampling techniquesNature and quality of sampling (e.g., cut channels, random chips, or specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc.). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling.Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public Report.In cases where 'industry standard' work has been done this would be relatively simple (e.g., 'reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire assay'). In other cases, more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (e.g., submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed informationNot applicable: Ground geophysical surveysDrilling techniquesDrill type (e.g., core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (e.g., core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc.).Not applicable: Ground geophysical surveysDrill sample recoveryMethod of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed.Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples.Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.Not applicable: Ground geophysical surveysLoggingWhether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies.Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc.) photography.The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged.Not applicable: Ground geophysical surveysSub-sampling techniques and sample preparationIf core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken.If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc. and whether sampled wet or dry.For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique.Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise representivity of samples.Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in-situ material collected, including for instance results for field duplicate/second-half sampling.Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled.Not applicable: Ground geophysical surveysQuality of assay data and laboratory testsThe nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total.For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g., standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e., lack of bias) and precision have been established.Not applicable: Ground geophysical surveysFleet Space Technologies Pty Ltd (Fleet Space Technologies) completed a 14-day Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) Survey. One hundred (100) Geodes® (Geodes) plus spares enabled for real-time data acquisition and uplink, including live survey monitoring tools via ExoSphere Cloud interfaceData processing uses 3D shear velocity models generated via Fleet Space Technologies' proprietary automated data processing in ExoSphere Cloud, which allows unlimited user access to view and export 3D model resultsAmbient noise tomography uses the Earth's background hum as the signal for measuring subsurface velocity structure. An array of seismic sensors (Geodes) records ambient seismic noise created by natural and anthropogenic sources from which the travel-times of surface waves between pairs of Geodes is extracted via the process of cross-correlation and stacking. This technique effectively transforms each pair into a virtual source-receiver pair, from which the phase velocity versus frequency relationship (dispersion) can be measured and used to model the subsurface velocity structureNot applicable: Ground geophysical surveysVerification of sampling and assayingThe verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel.The use of twinned holes.Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.Discuss any adjustment to assay data.Not applicable: Ground geophysical surveysLocation of data pointsAccuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation.Specification of the grid system used.Quality and adequacy of topographic control.Not applicable: Ground geophysical surveysHandheld GPS location and height control is considered adequate for early-stage exploration geophysical surveyingData spacing and distributionData spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.Whether sample compositing has been applied.At the exploration stage, data spacing is variable and designed to understand the nature and controls on mineralisationResults are considered early stage, with the nature and controls on mineralisation still being establishedNot applicable: Ground geophysical surveysOrientation of data in relation to geological structureWhether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit type.If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported if material.The orientation of the grid isn't relevant to the outcome of the ANT data collectionAn array of seismic sensors (Geodes) records ambient seismic noise created by natural and anthropogenic sources from which the travel-times of surface waves between pairs of Geodes is extracted via the process of cross-correlation and stacking. This technique effectively transforms each pair into a virtual source-receiver pair, from which the phase velocity versus frequency relationship (dispersion) can be measured and used to model the subsurface velocity structureSample securityThe measures taken to ensure sample security.Not applicable: Ground geophysical surveysAudits or reviewsThe results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.Not applicable: Ground geophysical surveys but noting multiple conference calls, reviews and interpretations of the regional ANT, infill ANT and ground gravity survey parameters, assumptions, results and interpretations by Kincora's team. Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)CriteriaJORC Code explanationCommentaryMineral tenement and land tenure statusType, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings.The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area.The exploration activity is located on tenement EL8929, named the Nyngan Project, in central western New South Wales.EL8929 is 100% owned by Kincora Copper Limited through its subsidiary Kincora Copper Australia Pty Ltd, and is the focus of an earn-in and joint venture agreement with AngloGold Ashanti - for further details refer to the Kincora press release dated May 28th, 2024 "AngloGold Ashanti to earn-in to the NJNB Project"Kincora has all permits to undertake the required Fleet Space surveys and a first phase drilling program for up to 16 drill holesExploration done by other partiesAcknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.All Kincora projects have had previous exploration work undertaken. The review and verification process for the information disclosed herein and of other parties for the Nyngan project has included the receipt of all material exploration data, results and sampling procedures of previous operators and review of such information by Kincora's geological staff using standard verification procedures. Further details of exploration efforts and data of other parties are providing in the March 1st, 2021, Independent Technical Report included in the ASX listing prospectus, which is available at:https://www.kincoracopper.com/investors/asx-prospectusGeologyDeposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.All projects ex EL7748 (Condobolin) and EL9340 (Condobolin East) are within the Macquarie Arc, part of the Lachlan Orogen and at the Nyngan Project Kincora is exploring for porphyry-style copper and gold mineralisation, copper-gold skarn plus related high sulphidation and epithermal gold systems.Drill hole InformationA summary of all information material to the understanding of the exploration results including a tabulation of the following information for all Material drill holes:easting and northing of the drill hole collarelevation or RL (Reduced Level - elevation above sea level in metres) of the drill hole collardip and azimuth of the holedown hole length and interception depthhole length.If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from the understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly explain why this is the case.Not applicable: Ground geophysical surveysData aggregation methodsIn reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (e.g., cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material and should be stated.Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high-grade results and longer lengths of low-grade results, the procedure used for such aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of such aggregations should be shown in detail.The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values should be clearly stated.Not applicable: Ground geophysical surveysRelationship between mineralisation widths and intercept lengthsThese relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration Results.If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is known, its nature should be reported.If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect (e.g., 'down hole length, true width not known').Not applicable: Ground geophysical surveysDiagramsAppropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts should be included for any significant discovery being reported These should include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views.See body of announcement.Balanced reportingWhere comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.Not applicable: Ground geophysical surveysOther substantive exploration dataOther exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples - size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances.Public access regional airborne gravity and magnetics has been reviewed and interpreted, with analysis and comparison to other geological and geophysical datasets of Macquarie Arc intrusive in the immediate and wider district.Further workThe nature and scale of planned further work (e.g., tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this information is not commercially sensitive.Drilling is ongoing at the Nyngan Project with earn-in partner AngloGold Ashanti. This program seeks to test new district-scale potential with initially up to eight large intrusive complex targets to be drill-tested for the first time. This includes one existing high priority target covered by the Fleet Space ANT and gravity geophysical surveys. 6 to 8 drill holes for 4000-5000 metres are planned before year-end with a total of 16 holes permitted.See figures in body of report To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/227375 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

OrangeTee & Tie: Leading Positive Change in Real Estate, Becoming a Force for Good

SINGAPORE, Oct 22, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OrangeTee & Tie (OrangeTee), Singapore's leading proptech agency, has officially completed a groundbreaking rebrand, marking the first major transformation of its brand identity since its founding in 2000. The striking new facade at its headquarters on 430 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh now bears the brand new OrangeTee logo, symbolising the company’s bold vision for the future. This rebranding exercise — unveiled in March 2024—signals not just a visual overhaul, but a complete evolution of the agency’s mission, led by CEO Justin Quek.Refreshed OrangeTee Senior Management Team (Front row from left to right: Justin Quek and Steven Tan; Back row from left to right: Christine Sun, Raymond Khoo, Ramesh Pillai, Jon Tan, and Elsie Low). Photo by OrangeTee.OrangeTee & Tie headquarters with the refreshed logo prominently displayed on its building facade at 430 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, alongside the newly renovated OT Business Lounge—offering agents and clients a modern, innovative space that reflects the agency’s future-focused vision. Photos by OrangeTee.With a renewed focus on innovation and social responsibility, OrangeTee is positioning itself as a force for good in the real estate industry. The agency is on a mission to empower clients and agents alike, helping consumers "find their place" through technology, transparency, and redefined roles for real estate agents. The phased rebranding began with a launch aimed at engaging agents during its annual business convention in April, followed by a high-profile consumer showcase at The Home Expo in September; culminating in a grand celebration at its annual gala in October 2024, which brought together internal stakeholders to mark this milestone in the company’s historical journey.Traditionally seen as mere facilitators of transactions, OrangeTee agents are now positioned as “trusted advisers” who offer a holistic approach to clients. This shift highlighted the company’s dedication to elevating the customer experience, providing expert insights beyond property listings and transaction services, and fostering lasting relationships built on expert knowledge, trust, and integrity.Said Mr Quek, “Our brand refresh represents more than just a visual change, it’s a reflection of our core mission to make real estate simpler, more accessible, and more empowering for all. This new brand identity underscores our unwavering commitment to helping everyone confidently find their place in their real estate journey. To double down on this, OrangeTee is the first and only agency in the industry to remunerate our advisers 100 per cent of the commission from new launches with effect immediately for the next nine months.”ELEVATING REAL ESTATE INSIGHTS AND AI TECHNOLOGYAlso in 2024, OrangeTee unveiled its new research hub during its annual business convention in April 2024. Offering comprehensive real estate insights through an intuitive interface with interactive infographics, animations, and themed reports. It is also updated regularly with market trends across market sectors like HDB, private residential, commercial, and industrial, to keep consumers well-informed.Complementing the Research Hub is the Market Analytics Suite (MAS), offering over 100 dashboards with advanced filtering options for targeted searches. With it being accessible to both advisers and consumers, the MAS breaks down complex data into user-friendly visuals, enhancing accessibility through tablet and mobile compatibility.Leveraging the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), the company is enhancing its technological integration with the development of AMOS (AI-enabled Mobile Operating System), a next-generation CRM system that not only engages consumers but also empowers its advisers. Once fully implemented, AMOS will optimise its communication channels with advisers and consumers across all digital touchpoints, streamlining workflows from initial contact to appointment scheduling—boosting the efficiency and effectiveness of its services.FORGING PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT THE TEAMTo support OrangeTee advisers in their diverse real estate ventures, several strategic partnerships have already been forged in 2024. These collaborations are designed to equip advisers with cutting-edge tools, solutions, and innovative spaces–ranging from modern commercial offices to co-working environments–enabling them to better serve their clients.Partnerships with companies like Motorist and JustCo have introduced new value-added services for OrangeTee advisers. These alliances enable advisers to offer property clients alternative car-financing options through Motorist to navigate the total debt servicing ratio, while JustCo provides access to flexible co-working spaces, in anticipation of the growing trend of companies opting for modern work environments over traditional offices.In 2024, OrangeTee also broadened its partnerships by collaborating with iQuadrant (IQ), Crestbrick, and Century 21, enhancing the company’s overseas property listings and overall service offerings. By leveraging IQ’s expertise in overseas property investments and education, OrangeTee can tap into a wider array of properties in London, United Kingdom, while its agents benefit from IQ’s proven property investment strategies.This builds on their existing partnership with Tokyu Livable, Inc., one of Japan’s largest real estate services firms, which serves as a key equity partner and grants OrangeTee clients access to the Japanese real estate market. In addition, through its sister company, OrangeTee International, the agency is actively marketing overseas properties in Australia, Dubai, Malaysia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.In return, OrangeTee is extending its tech capabilities by offering a lite version of its AgentApp to its partners. By sharing technology, both parties would benefit, with partners gaining access to advanced tools that enhance efficiency, while OrangeTee expands its local agent network and strengthens industry collaboration.OrangeTee also offers a comprehensive agent-training roadmap to upskill its advisers across various property sectors. Through workshops, courses, and tech-driven learning, advisers can now stay ahead of market trends and regulations, ensuring they provide top-tier service and expertise for their clients.Added Mr Quek, “We believe that forging strong partnerships is the key to delivering innovative, holistic solutions to our clients. Through collaborations with industry leaders across various sectors, we can empower our advisers and provide greater value to their clients.”INSIGHTS GAINED AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE HOME EXPO 2024The culmination of these efforts led to OrangeTee’s role as the presenting sponsor of The Home Expo 2024. The three-day event at Suntec Convention Centre in September saw over 12,000 attendees, 16 expert speakers, and more than $1.3 million invested in advertising, aiming to position OrangeTee as a thought leader in the real estate industry. The event also offered industry professionals a differentiated platform to engage with their clients and build leads with potential home seekers.During the home expo, OrangeTee also announced its support for the "Safe Havens, Bright Horizons" campaign by the Children’s Society of Singapore (CSS) to raise $100,000 for the revitalisation of Sunbeam Place, a residential home and a gazetted place of safety for the vulnerable children in Singapore under CSS, in collaboration with a local art gallery, LivingwithArt.Mr Quek also shared his thoughts on these partnerships established by the company, stating, “These initiatives allow us to push beyond the boundaries of traditional real estate services and foster more meaningful, impactful experiences for all members of society.”Looking forward, OrangeTee envisions a future where real estate transcends mere transactions, instead focusing on holistic, integrated solutions that cater to modern homebuyers' evolving needs.As OrangeTee continues to evolve as a force for good, the company is poised to shape the future of real estate, placing greater emphasis on customer-centric solutions and creating lasting value for clients and its advisers.Please find High-Resolution images here.For Media Queries, Please Contact:Amirul Asyraf: +65 8448 4824 // amirul@swstrategies.orgChua Sheng Rui: +65 9137 2102 // shengrui@swstrategies.orgAbout OrangeTee & TieFounded in February 2000, OrangeTee & Tie (OrangeTeeOTT) has firmly established itself as a highly esteemed proptech agency renowned for its innovative tech tools in Singapore. In 2017, the associate agencies of OrangeTee.com and Edmund Tie & Company merged to form OrangeTee & TieOTT.Today, the company stands at the forefront of the property industry, leading in technology, innovation, research, and data analytics. Notably, it offers exclusive digital platforms like AgentApp and PropertyAgentsReviews.com for both its advisers and consumers respectively. OrangeTee champions transparent and ethical advisory practices, while committed to building a sustainable business.For more information on OrangeTee’s new Business Lounge, view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5LcYi37Ke8Media Contact:Jon TanSenior Vice PresidentBrand & Corporate CommunicationsOrangeTee & TieEmail: jon.tan@orangetee.com Mobile: +65 96177759 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Everest Medicines Announces Positive Results of Complete Chinese Subpopulation Data from the NEFECON Global Phase 3 NefIgArd Clinical Trial

SHANGHAI, Oct 22, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, “Everest”, or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative therapeutics, today announced that the "Kidney 360" magazine has published the complete two-year subpopulation data from Chinese patients in the Phase 3 NefIgArd clinical trial of NEFECON® under the title "Efficacy and Safety of Nefecon in Patients With Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy From Mainland China: 2-Year NefIgArd Trial Results". The article states that during the 2-year treatment and observation period, the Chinese subpopulation data showed improvements in kidney protection, proteinuria reduction, and microhematuria that were numerically greater than the same outcomes in the global trial. Compared with the placebo, NEFECON® treated patients showed greater preservation of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) within 9 months and over 2 years, and the treatment benefits observed in Chinese patients were numerically larger, with good tolerability and no new safety signals observed. Previously, the Chinese subpopulation data were published at the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week held in November 2023."The publication of the Chinese subpopulation data from the NEFECON® global Phase 3 NefIgArd clinical trial in the 'Kidney 360' magazine further supports the clinical evidence of NEFECON® in the clinical application for Chinese IgA nephropathy (IgAN) patients. Compared with the European and American populations, the disease progression in the Chinese population with IgAN is faster, and the prognosis is poorer, bringing a heavy disease burden to patients and society.” Said Professor Zhang Hong with Peking University First Hospital, a member of the global steering committee for the Phase 3 clinical trial NefIgArd, chairman of the Chinese Collaborative Group of the International IgA Nephropathy Federation. “The data analysis of the Chinese subpopulation in the NefIgArd trial shows a clear benefit of treatment with NEFECON® in Chinese patients. After a 9-month treatment period with NEFECON® and 15 months of follow-up off drug, significant kidney function protection was achieved within 2 years, reducing the decline in kidney function by 66% over 2 years, and a continuous decrease in proteinuria was observed. At 9 months, the urine protein to creatinine ratio (UPCR) significantly decreased by 37.6% from the baseline, and the decline was well maintained during the 15-month follow-up period off drug, with numerical benefits superior to global patients. Currently, there are many IgAN patients in China, and we look forward to more Chinese patients starting etiological treatment earlier in the future.""The recently published Chinese subpopulation data from the global Phase 3 NefIgArd clinical trial for NEFECON® in Kidney 360 further validates the significant clinical benefits NEFECON® offers to Chinese patients, solidifying its position as the first-line cornerstone treatment for IgAN.” said Rogers Yongqing Luo, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Medicines. “With IgAN incidence rates notably higher in Asia compared to other regions, and its high prevalence in the Asian population – where there is a 56% higher risk of progression to end-stage renal disease and faster disease progression, there is a clear indication of significant unmet clinical needs. As the world's first etiological treatment for IgAN, NEFECON® directly addresses the cause of the disease, filling a crucial gap in treatment. Moving forward, we are committed to enhancing NEFECON®'s accessibility and advancing its commercialization across Asia to benefit more patients as soon as possible.”The global Phase 3 NefIgArd clinical trial was a randomized, double-blind, multicenter study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of NEFECON® at a once-daily dose of 16 mg, compared to placebo in adult patients with primary IgAN on optimized RASi therapy. Patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive NEFECON® or matched placebo for 9 months, followed by a 15-month off drug follow-up period. The NEFECON® global Phase 3 NefIgArd clinical trial achieved its primary and key secondary endpoints, and the complete data have been published in The Lancet magazine. The FDA fully approved NEFECON® for the treatment of adult patients with IgAN at risk of progression in December 2023 based on the results of this study, irrespective of proteinuria levels.Currently, NEFECON® has been prescribed in mainland China since May this year and has been approved in Macau, Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Taiwan, China. In July this year, the National Medical Products Administration officially accepted the supplementary application for the complete data of the final clinical trial stage of NEFECON®, and NEFECON® is expected to become the first and only fully approved etiological treatment for IgAN in China. In addition, NEFECON® was recently included in the latest draft for public review, "KDIGO 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for The Management Of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN) And Immunoglobulin A Vasculitis (IgAV) " and was listed in the guideline draft as the only treatment proven to reduce the levels of pathogenic forms of IgA and IgA immune complexes.About Phase 3 NefIgArd Clinical TrialThe global Phase 3 NefIgArd clinical trial was a randomized, double-blind, multicenter study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of NEFECON® at a once-daily dose of 16 mg, compared to placebo in adult patients with primary IgAN on optimized RASi therapy. This study lasted for 2 years, including a 9-month treatment period with NEFECON® or placebo, followed by a 15-month off drug follow-up period. The global study results showed that compared with the placebo, NEFECON® not only brought a lasting decrease in proteinuria and reduced the risk of microscopic hematuria, but more importantly, it showed a clinically significant and statistically significant advantage (p<0.0001) in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), delaying the decline of kidney function by 50%.The Chinese subpopulation data showed better efficacy in kidney function protection, proteinuria reduction, and improvement of microscopic hematuria compared to the global study in numerical values, and a faster disease progression was also observed in the Chinese patient control group using only supportive treatment. During the 2-year treatment and observation period, the time-weighted average decline in eGFR in the NEFECON® treatment group was 3.7 ml/min/1.73m2, while the time-weighted average decline in eGFR in the placebo group was 13.3 ml/min/1.73m2. NEFECON® treatment could bring a benefit of 9.6 ml/min/1.73m2 in eGFR, a value greater than the treatment benefit in the global population (5.1 ml/min/1.73m2). The average absolute change in eGFR at 24 months compared to the baseline in the Chinese population indicated that the degree of kidney function deterioration in patients treated with NEFECON® was reduced by about 66% compared to the placebo, a value of about 50% in the global population. Additionally, a sustained reduction in proteinuria was observed in the NEFECON® group over the course of two years. Compared with the placebo, the 9-month NEFECON® treatment in the Chinese population reduced the urine protein creatinine ratio (UPCR) by 31% and 43% at 9 months and 24 months, respectively, while the global population decreased by about 30% at 9 months and 24 months. In addition, in the placebo group, the average UPCR in the Chinese subpopulation increased by 18.6% from the baseline at 24 months, while the global population had a slight decrease, indicating that the disease progression in the Chinese population is faster than in the global population. In the Chinese population, the proportion of patients without microscopic hematuria in the NEFECON® group significantly improved from 26.9% at baseline to 57.7% within 2 years, while there was no change in the placebo group. About NEFECON®NEFECON® is a patented oral, delayed release formulation of budesonide, a corticosteroid with potent glucocorticoid activity and weak mineralocorticoid activity that undergoes substantial first pass metabolism. The formulation is designed as a delayed release capsule that is enteric coated so that it remains intact until it releases budesonide to the distal ileum. Each capsule contains coated beads of budesonide that target mucosal B-cells present in the ileum where the disease originates, as per the predominant pathogenesis models. In June 2019, Everest Medicines entered into an exclusive, royalty-bearing license agreement with Calliditas Therapeutics, which gives Everest Medicines exclusive rights to develop and commercialize NEFECON® in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, China and Singapore. The agreement was extended in March 2022 to include South Korea as part of Everest Medicine's territories. About Everest MedicinesEverest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products and vaccines that address critical unmet medical needs for patients in Asian markets. The management team of Everest Medicines has deep expertise and an extensive track record from both leading global pharmaceutical companies and local Chinese pharmaceutical companies in high-quality discovery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, business development and operations. Everest Medicines has built a portfolio of potentially global first-in-class or best-in-class molecules in the company’s core therapeutic areas of renal diseases, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. For more information, please visit its website at www.everestmedicines.com.Forward-Looking Statements:This news release may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements, including descriptions regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company or its officers with respect to the business operations and financial condition of the Company, which can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, or other factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company and are unforeseeable. Therefore, the actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and assumptions, such as future changes and developments in our business, competitive environment, political, economic, legal and social conditions. The Company or any of its affiliates, directors, officers, advisors or representatives has no obligation and does not undertake to revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances after the date of this news release, except as required by law. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HEROWORKS to Participate in TTA 2024, Initiating Comprehensive Expansion into the Singapore Market

SEOUL, S.KOREA, Oct 22, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - South Korean hospitality tech company HEROWORKS is set to enter the Singapore market by introducing its hotel revenue management solution, 'DatAmenity.'- HEROWORKS to Participate in 'TTA 2024', the Largest Tourism & Tech Expo in the Asia-Pacific Region- HEROWORKS to Supply its Hotel Revenue Management Solution 'DatAmenity' to the Singapore Market- Seeking Global Tourism Partners to Target the Asian Market with Localized SystemsHEROWORKS has been selected as a participating company for the Travel & Tech Expo organized by the Singapore Tourism Enterprises Support Center (KTSC). From the 23rd to the 25th of this month, HEROWORKS will attend 'Travel Tech Asia (TTA) 2024' and '2024 ITB-Asia' at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre in Singapore, seeking new business opportunities targeting the Asian hospitality tech market.With the aim of providing optimized solutions for the Singapore market, HEROWORKS will engage in networking and one-on-one investment meetings with key stakeholders, including venture capitalists, angel investors, and other investors. Through business consultations with these stakeholders, HEROWORKS plans to identify the specific needs of Singapore's tourism and hospitality industries and to localize the 'DatAmenity' technology by partnering with companies that can create synergistic effects.DatAmenity is the first service in Korea to develop and implement a Revenue Management System (RMS) for hotels, and currently holds Korea's number one market share. The solution collects and analyzes room data registered with Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), including pricing information and sales status, for all types of accommodations, such as hotels, motels, resorts, and pensions, assisting in optimally setting room sale prices.Unlike traditional hotel solutions, the DatAmenity solution is offered as a cloud-based SaaS (Software as a Service) model, allowing users to easily access and utilize the system anytime, anywhere. It currently serves approximately 500 accommodation facilities and has received significant positive feedback.Notably, DatAmenity has been recognized for its differentiated technological prowess in 'Comparing Room Sales by Room Type.' HEROWORKS identified the challenge that, despite having identical room configurations, differing room nomenclatures across hotels make accurate price comparisons difficult. In response, HEROWORKS developed a system allowing users (client companies) to set competitive hotels' room classifications by their hotel's room standards. This system, a proprietary technology exclusive to DatAmenity, has been proven innovative by acquiring a technology patent.HEROWORKS CEO Lee Chang-ju stated, "The demand for data-driven revenue management is increasing in Singapore's hospitality industry." He added, "Through participating in the TTA and ITB-Asia expos, we expect to accelerate our penetration into the Asian market by establishing partnerships with Singapore's tourism and tech companies."Meanwhile, HEROWORKS is a hospitality technology company specializing in developing automated systems for hotel revenue management. To address the gaps that existing hotel operational systems, such as Property Management Systems (PMS) and Channel Management Systems (CMS), cannot resolve, HEROWORKS has developed and operates a distinctive 'Hotel Revenue Management Solution.' Notably, the solution provides features that establish 'optimal room sale prices' and enable comprehensive viewing and management of 'hotel customer reviews,' contributing to enhanced hotel revenues.Social LinksYouTube: https://youtu.be/e1kOthMDeUo?feature=sharedBlog: https://blog.naver.com/datamenityMedia ContactBrand: HEROWORKSContact: Planning & Marketing TeamWebsite: https://www.heroworks.co.kr Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

雲頂新耀宣佈耐賦康®NefIgArd III期全球臨床試驗完整中國亞組資料的積極結果

上海, 2024年10月22日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 雲頂新耀(HKEX 1952.HK)是一家專注于創新藥研發、臨床開發、製造和商業化的生物製藥公司,今日宣佈《腎臟360》(Kidney 360)雜誌以「Efficacy and Safety of Nefecon in Patients With Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy From Mainland China: 2-Year NefIgArd Trial Results」《耐賦康®在中國大陸IgA腎病患者中的療效和安全性:2年NefIgArd試驗結果》為題,刊登了耐賦康®(布地奈德腸溶膠囊,NEFECON®)在NefIgArd III期研究中完整2年資料的中國亞組資料。文章表示,在2年的治療和觀察期間,中國亞組資料顯示, 耐賦康®在腎臟保護作用,蛋白尿下降和鏡下血尿改善等方面取得了比全球研究中數值上更好的療效。與安慰劑相比,耐賦康®治療9個月後,2年內患者腎小球濾過率(eGFR)的保留效果好,且中國患者中觀察到的治療獲益數值更大,同時耐受性良好,沒有觀察到新的安全性信號。此前,中國亞組資料已發表於2023年11月舉行的美國腎臟病學會腎臟周。耐賦康®全球III期臨床研究NeflgArd全球指導委員會成員、國際IgA腎病聯盟中國協作組主席、北京大學第一醫院腎內科主任張宏教授表示:「《腎臟360》雜誌對NefIgArd III期全球臨床試驗中國亞組資料的發表,進一步佐證了耐賦康®在中國IgA腎病患者的臨床應用的循證證據。跟歐美人群相比,中國人群的IgA腎病患者疾病進展快,預後差,給患者和社會帶來沉重的疾病負擔。NefIgArd研究中國人群資料分析顯示,中國患者從耐賦康®治療中獲益更大,經過9個月的耐賦康®治療,停藥隨訪15個月,在2年內實現了臨床上顯著的腎功能保護,2年期間減少約66%的腎功能衰退,並觀察到持續的蛋白尿下降,9個月時尿蛋白與肌酐比(UPCR)較基線顯著下降37.6%,停藥隨訪15個月降幅維持良好,獲益數值上優於全球患者。目前我國IgA腎病患者眾多,期待未來有更多中國患者更早地開啟對因治療。」雲頂新耀首席執行官羅永慶表示:「非常高興看到NefIgArd III期全球臨床試驗中國亞組資料在權威學術期刊《腎臟360》上發表,證明了耐賦康®為中國人群帶來的更顯著的臨床獲益,進一步鞏固了耐賦康®在IgA腎病中的一線基石地位。目前,亞洲IgA腎病患病率遠高於世界其他地區,在IgA腎病患者中,亞洲人群進展為終末期腎病的風險相較于其他人群高56%,且疾病進展更快,存在巨大未被滿足的臨床需求。作為全球首個對因治療IgA腎病藥物,耐賦康®填補了從疾病源頭治療IgA腎病的空白。未來,我們將繼續推動耐賦康®的可及性以及亞洲其他地區的商業化進程,讓更多患者儘早獲益。」NefIgArd III期全球臨床試驗是一項隨機、雙盲、多中心研究,在接受優化RAS抑制劑治療的原發性IgA腎病成人患者中評估了耐賦康®(16 mg/d,每日一次)與安慰劑相比的療效和安全性。患者以1∶1的比例隨機分配,接受耐賦康®或配對安慰劑治療9個月,隨後進行15個月的停藥隨訪。NefIgArd III期研究實現了其主要和關鍵次要終點,完整資料已在《柳葉刀》雜誌上發表。美國食品藥品監督管理局 (FDA) 基於該研究結果於2023年12月完全批准了耐賦康®用於治療具有進展風險的IgA腎病成人患者,無論其尿蛋白基線水準。目前,耐賦康®已於今年5月在中國大陸開出首張處方,並相繼在中國澳門、中國香港、新加坡與中國台灣獲批。今年7月,中國國家藥品監督管理局正式受理耐賦康®最終臨床試驗階段完整資料的補充申請,耐賦康®有望成為國內首個且唯一獲得完全批准的IgA腎病對因治療藥物。此外,近期耐賦康®還被納入《2024版KDIGO IgA腎病和IgA血管炎臨床管理實踐指南(公開審查草案)》,並被指南草案證實是迄今為止唯一被證明可以降低致病性IgA和IgA免疫複合物水準的治療方法。關於NefIgArd研究NefIgArd III期全球臨床試驗是一項隨機、雙盲、多中心研究,在接受優化RAS抑制劑治療的原發性IgA腎病成人患者中評估了耐賦康®(16 mg/d,每日一次)與安慰劑相比的療效和安全性。這項研究為期2年,包括9個月的耐賦康®或安慰劑治療期,隨後是15個月的停藥隨訪期。全球研究結果顯示:與安慰劑相比,耐賦康®不僅帶來了持久的蛋白尿下降,減少鏡下血尿風險,更重要的是在估算腎小球濾過率 (eGFR)上顯示出具有臨床意義且統計學顯著性優勢(p<0.0001),能延緩腎功能衰退達50%。而中國亞組資料顯示了耐賦康®在腎功能保護、蛋白尿下降和鏡下血尿改善等方面比全球研究中數值上更好的療效,同時亦觀察到在僅使用支援性治療的中國患者對照組更快速的疾病進展。在2年的治療和觀察期間,耐賦康®治療組時間加權的eGFR平均下降3.7 ml/min/1.73㎡,而安慰劑組時間加權的eGFR平均下降13.3 ml/min/1.73㎡,耐賦康®治療可帶來9.6 ml/min/1.73㎡的eGFR 獲益,這一數值大於全球人群的治療獲益(5.1 ml/min/1.73㎡)。中國人群中eGFR在24個月時較基線的平均絕對變化表明,耐賦康®治療的患者腎功能衰退程度較安慰劑減少了約66%,這一數值在全球人群約為50%。同時,在2年內觀察到耐賦康®組的蛋白尿降低作用持久。與安慰劑相比,中國人群9個月的耐賦康®治療在9個月和24個月時分別使尿蛋白肌酐比值(UPCR)降低31%和43%。而全球人群在9個月與24個月時約下降30%。此外,在安慰劑組,中國人群在24個月時的平均UPCR自基線上升了18.6%,而全球人群卻有輕微的下降,說明了中國人群的疾病進展相較于全球人群更快。在中國人群中,耐賦康®組2年內無鏡下血尿的患者比例從基線的 26.9% 明顯改善至 57.7%,而安慰劑組無變化。關於耐賦康®(NEFECON®)耐賦康®(NEFECON®)是布地奈德腸溶膠囊,作為全球首個對因治療IgA腎病的藥物,是靶向腸道黏膜B細胞的免疫調節劑,能減少50%腎功能下降1,在中國人群中能延緩腎功能衰退達66% 2,預計將疾病進展至透析或腎移植的時間延緩了12.8年3。同時布地奈德首過代謝程度達90% 4,具有良好的安全性。耐賦康®專為IgA腎病患者研製,每顆膠囊含布地奈德4mg,通過特殊的遲釋及緩釋雙重製劑工藝,將布地奈德靶向釋放於回腸末端的黏膜B細胞(包括派爾集合淋巴結),膠囊溶解後,三層包衣微丸持續穩定釋放布地奈德,高濃度覆蓋整個靶區域,從而減少誘發IgA腎病的半乳糖缺陷的IgA1抗體(Gd-IgA1)產生,進而干預發病機制上游階段,達到治療IgA腎病的作用。2019年6月,雲頂新耀與Calliditas Therapeutics 簽訂獨家授權授權合約,獲得在大中華地區和新加坡開發以及商業化耐賦康®的權利。該協議於2022年3月擴展,將韓國納入雲頂新耀的授權許可範圍。關於雲頂新耀雲頂新耀是一家專注于創新藥和疫苗研發、臨床開發、製造和商業化的生物製藥公司,致力於滿足亞洲市場尚未滿足的醫療需求。雲頂新耀的管理團隊在中國及全球領先製藥企業從事過高品質研發、臨床開發、藥政事務、化學製造與控制(CMC)、業務發展和商業化運營,擁有深厚的專長和豐富的經驗。雲頂新耀已打造多款疾病首創或者同類最佳的藥物組合,公司的治療領域包括腎科疾病、感染性和傳染性疾病、自身免疫性疾病。有關更多資訊,請訪問公司網站:www.everestmedicines.com。前瞻性聲明本新聞稿所發佈的信息中可能會包含某些前瞻性表述,乃基於本公司或管理層在做出表述時對公司業務運營情況及財務狀況的現有看法、相信、和現有預期,可能會使用「將」、「預期」、「預測」、「期望」、「打算」、「計畫」、「相信」、「預估」、「確信」及其他類似詞語進行表述。這些前瞻性表述並非對未來業績的保證,會受到風險、不確定性及其他因素的影響,有些乃超出本公司的控制範圍,難以預計。因此,受我們的業務、競爭環境、政治、經濟、法律和社會情況的未來變化及發展等各種因素及假設的影響,實際結果可能會與前瞻性表述所含資料有較大差別。本公司及各附屬公司、各位董事、管理人員、顧問及代理未曾且概不承擔更新該稿件所載前瞻性表述以反映在本新聞稿發布日後最新信息、未來項目或情形的任何義務,除非法律要求。參考文獻:1. Lafayette R, et al. Lancet. 2023 Sep 9;402(10405):859-870.2. 2023ASN. Oral presentation.3. Jonathan Barratt, et al. 2023 ASN. Poster no. SA-PO886.4. Edsbäcker S, et al. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 1999 Feb;13(2):219-24. Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Global Technology Distribution Council Welcomes Redington Limited

TAMPA, FLA., Oct 22, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC), the world's largest consortium of technology distributors, announced the addition of Redington Limited to its notable membership ranks. The respected distributor of IT/ITeS and telecom products and services supports more than 55,000 partners and 450 vendors in 40 markets, including India, Singapore, South Asia, Middle East, Africa and Turkey.The addition of Redington Limited furthers GTDC's continued global expansion initiative, including the appointment of former Microsoft, IBM and Compaq executive Ananth Lazarus to build out its Asia-Pacific operations earlier this year. Today's announcement illustrates the organization's commitment to the region as it prepares to host its inaugural Summit APJ conference November 18th -19th in Singapore."Distribution empowers the greater IT community, and APJ offers tremendous growth opportunities for vendors and other channel partners," emphasizes GTDC CEO Frank Vitagliano. "Adding a technology leader like Redington Limited to GTDC's membership provides us with greater insight into the unique needs of this community while giving their team access to industry-leading research, data intelligence, training and a variety of other programs. Our channel-enablement efforts grow stronger as we expand into new regions and develop more industry-empowering initiatives and resources."Redington is a renowned entity in the region and has received many accolades for its commitment to the technology community, workforce and civic efforts over the years. Most recently, the organization was awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification, which reflects its efforts with environmental sustainability and energy efficiency."Joining GTDC represents another significant milestone," says V.S. Hariharan, Group CEO of Redington Limited. "This membership aligns with our commitment to driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to our partners. By leveraging GTDC's extensive network and resources, along with our expertise in the technology distribution industry, we look forward to contributing to the council's mission of fostering growth and excellence in the global technology distribution sector."With the addition of Redington, the GTDC member community consists of 22 technology distributors spanning North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.About the GTDCThe 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, Intcomex, Logicom (CSE:LOG), Mindware, Redington Limited, Siewert & Kau, SiS Technologies (HKSE:0529), Tarsus, TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX), TIM AG, VSTECS Holdings and Westcon-Comstor.About Redington LimitedRedington Limited (NSE:REDINGTON), a leading technology solutions provider and a Fortune India 500 company, empowers businesses in their digital transformation journeys by addressing technology friction - the gap between innovation and adoption. With its presence across 40 markets, 450+ brand associations, and 55,000+ channel partners, Redington enables seamless and end-to-end distribution for all categories of IT/ITeS, Telecom, Lifestyle, and Solar products in India, Singapore, South Asia, Middle East, Africa and Turkey. Through its focus on innovation and partnerships, Redington remains a trusted distributor of products, services, and solutions across the globe.GTDC Media Contact:Brian Sherman(814)882-4432bsherman@commcentric.comSOURCE: Global Technology Distribution Council Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Acrometa Group to Divest Its Life Sciences Business, Pursue New Business Opportunities in the Region

SINGAPORE, Oct 21, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ACROMETA Group Limited ("ACROMETA", or the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), today announced that the Company has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (the "SPA") for the disposal of all of the shares held by the Company (the "Sale Shares") in Life Science Incubator Holdings Pte. Ltd. ("LSI"), representing 70% of the issued and paid-up share capital of LSI, for an aggregate consideration of S$2.7 million (the "Proposed Disposal").Mr Lawrence Toh, ACROMETA's Executive Director, said, "The Proposed Disposal follows a strategic review of the Company's long-term strategy and will enable ACROMETA to unlock value for future growth. We have determined that the Group's resources and management efforts would be better directed towards other potential business opportunities in mineral sands trading."   The Proposed Disposal will be made conditional upon approval by the shareholders of the Company at an Extraordinary General Meeting ("EGM") to be convened in due course. Upon the completion of the Proposed Disposal, LSI will cease to be a subsidiary of the Group.Mineral Sands TradingAcroMeta Minerals Pte. Ltd. ("AcroMeta Minerals"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Constance Holding Sdn. Bhd. ("Constance Holding") to facilitate further collaboration in mineral sands trading.Constance Holding, a Malaysia-based holding company, operates primarily in the upstream sand industry. It holds exclusive rights to market, sell, and trade sand products from the concession and management rights of the sand concession. Constance Holding is currently involved in supplying sand for major land reclamation projects across major infrastructure developments in Malaysia.This latest development represents another significant milestone in the Group's ongoing pursuit of regional opportunities, following an earlier non-binding, non-exclusive MOU with PT Swadaya Buana Makmur for the supply of high-grade silica sand from West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The Group is actively engaged in negotiations with potential international buyers, with formal offtake agreements anticipated in the near future.ACROMETA remains optimistic about the long-term prospects of AcroMeta Minerals, which are supported by strong demand and strategic local partnerships. With an enhanced cash position following the completion of the Proposed Disposal, the Group is well-positioned to continue exploring suitable new business opportunities that will create value for its shareholders.This press release should be read in conjunction with the SGXNET announcement issued on the same date.About ACROMETA Group Limited (SGX Stock Code:43F)ACROMETA (Previously known as ACROMEC Limited) has been listed on the Catalist Board of the Singapore Exchange since 2016. ACROMETA's business is divided into three main business segments: (i) Maintenance and repair services of facilities and equipment of controlled environments and their supporting infrastructure, (ii) Co-working laboratory business, which currently operates 6,500 square feet of co-working laboratory space at The German Centre in Singapore and a 21,538 square feet coworking laboratory centre at Elementum, One-North, serving SMEs and startups, and (iii) Trading of minerals and sand. For more information, please visit www.acrometa.com .Media and Analysts Contact:ACROMETA Group LimitedMs. Cheah Lai MinChief Financial OfficerTel: +65 6717 0111Email: laimin.cheah@acrometa.com Waterbrooks Consultants Pte LtdMr. Wayne KooTel: +65 6958 8008 / +65 9338 8166Email: wayne.koo@waterbrooks.com.sgEmail: query@waterbrooks.com.sg This media release has been reviewed by the Company's Sponsor, Evolve Capital Advisory Private Limited (the "Sponsor)". It has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "SGX-ST"), and the SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this media release, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this media release.The contact person for the Sponsor is Mr Jerry Chua (Tel: (65) 6241 6626), at 138 Robinson Road, Oxley Tower, #13-02, Singapore 068906. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

GMG Provides Business Update on Australian Federal Government Engagement

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - October 21, 2024) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a business update on the government engagement progress for the Company.GMG continues to engage with various members of Australian Federal Government including a recent visit to the Australian Parliament in Canberra, Australia's capital city, to see the Honourable Senator Tim Ayres, Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for a Future Made In Australia, as seen in Figure 1, to discuss GMG's battery manufacturing progress and how a number of Federal Government policies including the Future Made in Australia Battery Breakthrough could potentially support GMG.Figure 1: GMG CEO and CFCO meet with Honourable Senator Tim AyresTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/227262_df55675e24530a0b_001full.jpgGMG also met the Speaker of the House of Representatives the Honourable Milton Dick, as seen in Figure 2, to share GMG's progress since his visit to GMG's Facilities in Richlands Queensland in 2023 when Milton formally opened the Graphene coating blend plant.Figure 2: GMG CEO and CFCO meet with Speaker of the House of Representatives Honourable Milton DickTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/227262_df55675e24530a0b_002full.jpgGMG also met Queensland Senator the Honourable Anthony Chisholm, as seen in Figure 3, to share GMG's progress since his visit to GMG's Facilities in Richlands Queensland in 2022.Figure 3: GMG CEO and CFCO meet with Senator the Honourable Anthony ChisholmTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/227262_df55675e24530a0b_003full.jpgGMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "GMG continues to engage Government at all levels, including local, state and federal government, with the aim to help ensure its leading energy saving and energy storage products align with government policy to support the energy transition."GMG's Chairman and Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "We believe that Engagement with Government is important in the very dynamic markets GMG is focused on selling its product into, and we plan to continue engaging with Government as policies are rolled out in various key markets around the world."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 potential for Federal Government policies to support GMG, the Company's belief that Engagement with Government could support GMG and help ensure its products align with government policy to support the energy transition, the potential for THERMAL-XR® to enable energy producers to produce additional energy more efficiently, the Company's goal of achieving optimal production line performance for THERMAL-XR® and the entering of full production. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, assumptions that Federal Government policies could support GMG, that Engagement with Government could help support GMG and help ensure its products align with government policy to support the energy transition, assumptions regarding the development of extensions and enhancements to the THERMAL-XR® portfolio into a wider range of applications, that energy producers will be able to derive the expected benefits from the Company's products, and that the Company will be able to achieve optimal production line performance for THERMAL-XR® and enter full production. 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 Federal Government policies do not support GMG to the extend expected or at all, that Engagement with Government does not support GMG and/or does not ensure its products align with government policy to support the energy transition to the extend expected or at all, that there will be no developments of extensions or enhancements to the THERMAL-XR® portfolio into a wider range of applications, that energy producers will not derive the expected benefits from the Company's products, that the Company will be unable to achieve optimal production line performance for THERMAL-XR® or enter full production, 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/227262 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair opens next month

- Over 600 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, Mainland China participation up by 60% year-on-year- Showcasing the world’s finest wines and spirits, including Chinese wines and baijiu, Japanese sake and shochu, vodka, brandy, and more- Inaugural Sommelier's Picks will engage renowned sommeliers to feature their favourite wine lists to industry professionals and the publicHONG KONG, Oct 21, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 16th HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair will be held on 7-9 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), showcasing fine wines and spirits from around the world, along with related products and services to trade visitors and buyers.With Hong Kong reducing the liquor duty rate, as announced during the Policy Address last week, to promote liquor trade and boost the development of high value-added industries, the Wine & Spirits Fair will enable the industry to seize opportunities presented by this measure.Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), said: "To cater to consumers’ more sophisticated and diverse appreciation for wines, this year's Wine & Spirits Fair offers a diverse range of wines and spirits from around the world to enhance the tasting experience and promote knowledge of wine through a series of special events. The market for Chinese baijiu and wine is thriving, especially following the recent proposal by the Hong Kong SAR Government to reduce taxes for high-end liquor. This year's Fair brings together more than 600 exhibitors, with a notable increase in those showcasing Chinese baijiu and spirits around the world. Overall, participation from Mainland China has increased by 60% by scale compared to the previous year. The HKTDC is actively recruiting more buyers to take part in the Fair, further promoting Hong Kong as a regional trading hub for wine and spirits."This year's Fair will bring together more than 600 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions. In addition to exhibitors from Hong Kong and the Mainland China, there are overseas exhibitors from all over the world, including those from Belarus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom from Europe.Exhibitors from the Americas included Argentina, Canada, Chile, Mexico and the United States. Australia, Japan and the Philippines make up the Asia-Pacific representation, while South Africa will participate for the first time.A global showcase for exquisite wines and spiritsThe Wine & Spirits Fair will feature a diverse range of alcoholic beverages, including old-world and new-world wines, Chinese wines, Japanese sake as well as spirits from around the world, including Chinese baijiu, Japan’s shochu, vodka and brandy. A variety of whiskies will also be showcased in both the Ireland and Japan pavilions.Exhibited beverages include:- Azienda Agricola Sciara 760 Metri Etna Rosso, making its fair debut, crafted by Stef Yim, Hong Kong’s first winemaker to set up a winery and vineyards at Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. The nutrients from the volcanic mud and the high-altitude environment give this red wine its special aroma and flavour;- Zhenjiu, Chinese Baijiu from Guizhou in Mainland China, a high-end sauce aroma aijiu. Its rich and full body with a complex layering of spice and fermented bean flavors leaves a long-lasting aftertaste;- Fenjiu from Shanxi, traditional Chinese liquor crafted mainly from sorghum, which epitomises the light aroma style of baijiu with its crystal-clear appearance and a delightful aroma;- Clonakilty Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, winner of two global awards, triple-distilled and matured on the Atlantic coastline in Clonakilty, Ireland. It presents flavours of sweet vanilla, toffee apple, salted caramel and wood spices, with a dark chocolate and orange finish;- Wabi Sabi Gin, developed by Japan’s pioneering female spirits entrepreneur Wakae. This gin features 13 botanicals, including Japanese citrus herbs and roses from Shimane Prefecture, creating layered flavours and a long finish;- Ukishiro Sakitama Kodaishu 20 years aged by Yokota Sake Brewery, which has won 22 gold medals in the Annual Japan Sake Awards;- Vinette Premium Canned Wines, a distinguished South African brand and gold medalist in the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge, renowned for crafting premium table wines in innovative aluminium cans.The Wine & Spirits Fair also features the Friends of Wine zone, which showcases a variety of gourmet foods designed to complement the wines. Some exhibitors, such as Asia Wine Service & Education Centre (AWSEC), will also introduce their services that promote the industry’s all-round development.Multiple events explore market trendsConferences, tasting sessions and seminars hosted by world-class Masters of Wine, sommeliers and industry professionals, will analyse trends in various markets, while offering attendees an opportunity to sample fine wines from around the world.The inaugural Sommelier's Picks will engage three renowned sommeliers, Arnaud Bardary MS, Carlito Chiu and Reeze Choi, second runner-up of ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest 2023 who will share their favourite wine lists with both industry professionals and the public.A wine industry conference will be hosted by Master of Wine Debra Meiburg, which will explore consumption trends and preferences of alcoholic beverages among Generation Z and millennials. Jennifer Docherty, the first ethnically Chinese and Mandarin-speaking Master of Wine, will share her expertise on blind-tasting fine wines, while renowned wine critic and chief editor Lau Chi Sun will explore hot topics, such as the outlook for Hong Kong’s spirits market and impact of Hong Kong’s taxation system, in a seminar organised by Wine Now.Prize presentation ceremonies and competitions at the Fair include:- Cathay Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition 2024;- Washu Awards 2024;- Hong Kong Best Spirits Awards 2024;- WineLuxe’s Hong Kong Top 10 Wine Pairing Restaurant Awards Presentation Ceremony 2024- Hong Kong International Mixology Showdown 2024 - Hong Kong region semi-final and the final of the debut Greater Bay Area region contest.Public Day welcomes wine loversOn the final day, the Wine Fiesta Zone will be open to public ticket holders to sample and buy a range of wines and spirits, while enjoying wine tasting experiences through a variety of activities.Both buyers and ticket-holding members of the public aged 18 or above are welcome. Regular tickets are priced at HK$200, with specially-priced tickets at HK$99 available from 23 October via BOOKYAY, CTG, HK01, HKTVMall, HKGO, KKDay, KLOOK, PopTicket, Timable, Trip.com, Lan Kwai Fong Group, Winenow, Wai Shing Wine International CO., Ltd. and Zicket.Special ticket buyers will receive a Lucaris crystal wine glass and discounts on Hong Kong Airlines tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.Among other highlights, the Public Day will feature a seminar on sparkling wines hosted by Master of Wine Debra Meiburg.Stef Yim, Hong Kong-born “Volcano Winemaker”, will take to the stage sharing his unique brewing journey.The public will also hear from three experts on the career path of sommeliers.Representatives from Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) have crafted a special cocktail “HK & Suit” for the Fair, featuring passion fruit and Japanese Akori Gin, among other ingredients. This cocktail will be available for purchase in the HKTDC x LKF Cocktail Festival inside the Wine Fiesta Zone.Relevant data:Spirits Trade in value terms2023Jan - Aug 2024Trade in value termsHK$BGrowth %HK$BGrowth %Total Exports49.29+48.436.62+16.24Imports61.02+54.639.86+2.7HKTDC Research Analysis and News - Duty Cut Set to Boost Hong Kong’s Regional Spirits Hub Prospects:https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTgyODQ3ODEwMgPhoto download: https://bit.ly/4heUSUpAt the press conference, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chong (centre) announced that the 16th International Wine & Spirits Fair will bring together more than 600 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions. The HKTDC is actively recruiting more exhibitors and buyers to take part, further promoting Hong Kong as a regional trading hub for wine and spirits. Jennifer Docherty, Master of Wine (left), and Reeze Choi, second runner-up of ASI Best Sommelier of the World Competition 2023 (right), also analysed industry trends at the press conferenceSophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director (front row, fifth right), Jennifer Docherty, Master of Wine (front row, fifth left), sommelier Reeze Choi (front row, fourth right) and representatives from consulates and industry organisations attended the 16th HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair press conferenceThis year's Fair will bring together more than 600 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, including Hong Kong and Mainland China, as well as overseas exhibitors from around the world, including Europe, the United States and the Asia-Pacific region (Photo: Jon Dory Limited promoting whisky from Scotland)The Wine & Spirits Fair will showcase fine wines and spirits from around the world as well as related products and services to trade visitors and buyers, promoting Hong Kong as a regional trading hub for wine and spiritsSake Z, an exhibitor at the Wine & Spirits Fair, brought a kiosk with a wide selection of sakes for participants to tryFenjiu from Shanxi, a traditional Chinese liquor crafted mainly from sorghum, which epitomises the light aroma style of baijiu with its crystal-clear appearance and delightful aromaUkishiro Sakitama Kodaishu 20 years aged by Yokota Sake Brewery has won 22 gold medals in the Annual Japan Sake AwardRepresentatives from Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) crafted a special cocktail for the Wine & Spirits Fair, called HK & Suit, with notes of passion fruit and Japanese Akori Gin, among other ingredientsWebsiteHong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwinefair/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Kelly ShekTel: (852) 2584 4537Email: kelly.yt.shek@hktdc.orgSnowy ChanTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDC The 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 trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

康哲藥業入選2024年度「中國醫藥上市公司ESG競爭力」系列榜單

深圳, 2024年10月21日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) -近日,E藥經理人聯合中國領先的企業社會責任獨立諮詢機構發佈2024年度「中國醫藥上市公司ESG競爭力」系列榜單,旨在表彰在ESG管理各方面具有標杆作用的中國醫藥企業。康哲藥業憑藉在可持續發展、低碳行動方面的不斷努力,連續三年入選「中國醫藥上市公司ESG競爭力TOP20(中盤股)」榜單,並入選首屆「中國醫藥上市公司低碳先鋒TOP10」榜單。康哲藥業作為可持續發展理念的積極踐行者,切實響應聯合國可持續發展目標,將ESG治理與集團宏觀戰略和業務運營深度融合。集團堅持高商業道德標準的運營,已構建科學有效的風險識別與管控體系,並堅持高質量創新,為各利益相關方提供專業、優質的產品和服務。同時,康哲藥業切實關心員工及周邊社區的發展,踐行暖心捐贈、扶貧濟困、關懷弱勢群體等活動。康哲藥業亦不斷探索對生態環境影響更小的運營發展模式,從「企業治理、策略、風險管理、目標規劃」等維度著手,積極推進氣候風險評估、分析與應對工作,為減緩全球氣候變化貢獻力量。康哲藥業持續推動ESG管理實踐的進步,獲得了全球權威ESG專業評級機構的廣泛認可,其ESG表現位於全球同業前列。康哲藥業明晟MSCI ESG評級維持「AA」;標普全球(S&P Global)ESG評分超過全球95%的參評同業,並連續兩年獲入選標普全球《可持續發展年鑑(中國版)》;香港品質保證局(HKQAA)可持續發展評級位於行業前10%水平;華證指數ESG評級為「AA」。未來,康哲藥業將繼續堅持負責任、可持續運營,推動企業與醫藥行業綠色轉型,以實際行動支持人類邁入可持續的繁榮發展之路。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

國泰君安國際榮獲HKQAA香港綠色和可持續金融大奬 2024多項殊榮

香港, 2024年10月21日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 國泰君安國際控股有限公司(「國泰君安國際」、「公司」或「集團」,股份代號:1788.HK)宣佈,公司憑藉在綠色金融服務及可持續發展領域之卓越表现,於香港品質保證局(Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency,簡稱HKQAA)舉辦的「香港綠色和可持續金融大奬 2024」中,榮獲多項殊榮﹐包括:「傑出綠色和可持續貸款發行機構(證券金融服務業)- 卓越遠見可持續發展掛鉤貸款績效指標」大獎,公司董事會主席、執行董事閻峰博士榮獲「傑出綠色和可持續金融發展領袖」獎項,及公司董事會辦公室聯席董事余欣女士獲得「傑出綠色和可持續金融發展策略專才」獎項。國泰君安國際始終堅持踐行金融服務實體經濟的理念,積極支持和推動企業客户的綠色轉型。2023年,公司參與完成的可持續金融業務發行總量超過800億港元。同時,公司不斷進行可持續發展的多元化探索,今年年初,公司與華僑銀行(香港)簽訂了中國內地及香港地區證券行業首筆可持續發展挂鈎貸款,爲業界ESG發展樹立了典範。此次獲獎,標誌著行業權威機構對國泰君安國際致力於促進自身及社會整體可持續發展實踐的高度肯定。未來,公司將進一步提升在綠色及可持續金融領域的參與度及競爭力,為行業及社會可持續發展作出積極貢獻。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Majority of Singapore Employees Comfortable Discussing Mental Health at Work, foundit Survey Reveals

Positive strides in work-life balance and mental health openness highlight progress,while workload challenges present opportunities for improvementKey findings from the survey:57% of employees report a positive work-life balance, with 37% calling it "Good" and 20% calling it "Excellent."35% are actively using wellness programs, reflecting growing engagement in well-being initiatives.46% rarely or never experience burnout, though 37% occasionally face it, highlighting areas for support.66% report heavy workloads, pointing to the need for better workload management.SINGAPORE, Oct 21, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A recent survey by foundit, a leading jobs and talent platform, highlights encouraging developments in Singapore's workplaces. The study reveals that 57% of employees rate their work-life balance as "Good" or "Excellent," and 51% feel comfortable discussing mental health issues with their managers or HR.These findings reflect a growing emphasis on employee well-being and a more open dialogue around mental health in the corporate environment.However, despite these positive trends, the survey also uncovers areas that warrant attention. A significant 66% of employees report heavy workloads, suggesting room for improvement in workload distribution and management.Additionally, while 35% of respondents are engaging with wellness programs, a notable portion of employees have not yet utilised these resources, which may impact their ability to manage stress effectively.As a result, 37% of employees occasionally experience symptoms of burnout, such as exhaustion or reduced professional efficacy. This underscores the need for continued support and resources to help employees cope with workplace demands.Sekhar Garisa, CEO of foundit, commented on the survey:"It's heartening to see that a significant number of employees in Singapore are enjoying a positive work-life balance and feel comfortable discussing mental health at work. This marks a substantial step forward in creating supportive workplace cultures. While there are areas that warrant attention, such as workload management and addressing burnout, the overall findings are encouraging. By continuing to focus on employee well-being, Singaporean businesses can enhance productivity, foster innovation, and maintain their position as leaders in the global economy."Key Survey Highlights: Building on Positive MomentumThe survey underscores the progress made in Singapore's corporate sector and identifies opportunities for further enhancement:Work-Life Balance: 57% of employees report a positive work-life balance—37% rating it as "Good" and 20% as "Excellent". By supporting the 43% who rated their balance as "Fair" (27%) or "Poor" to "Very poor" (16%), organisations can further promote harmony between professional and personal lives.Increasing Mental Health Openness: A significant 51% of employees feel comfortable discussing mental health issues with their manager or HR, comprising 23% who are "Very comfortable" and 28% who are "Comfortable."Wellness Program Engagement: While 35% of respondents have utilised employee wellness programs, there's an opportunity to reach the 38% who haven't yet participated and the 27% who are unaware of such initiatives.Workload Management: 66% of employees report heavy workloads (42% "Heavy" and 24% "Extremely heavy"), giving organisations a chance to improve workload distribution.Addressing Burnout: Encouragingly, 46% of employees rarely or never experience burnout symptoms (24% "Never," 22% "Rarely"). Organisations need to support the 37% who occasionally face challenges.Key Stress Factors: Employees identify workload (37%), and lack of support (34%) as the top contributors to work-related stress. Addressing these areas offers organisations a clear focus for enhancing employee satisfaction and reducing stress.Looking AheadSingapore's workplaces have made notable strides in fostering environments that support employee well-being. By addressing areas that need attention and building upon the positive trends identified, organisations can create even more supportive and productive workplaces.As Singapore continues to evolve as a global business leader, emphasising employee well-being will contribute to sustained economic growth and social development. The findings from foundit's survey not only celebrate progress but also serve as a roadmap for continued improvement.By providing valuable insights into current workplace dynamics, the survey equips organisations with the information needed to implement effective strategies that enhance employee well-being and productivity.About foundit - APAC & Middle Eastfoundit, formerly Monster (APAC & ME) is Asia’s leading jobs and talent platform offering comprehensive employment solutions to recruiters and job seekers across APAC & ME. In addition to a powerful AI-powered job search, foundit offers e-learning, assessments, and services related to resume creation, interview preparation, and professional networking. Since its inception, the company has assisted over 120 million job seekers across 18 countries in upskilling and connecting them with the right job opportunities. foundit is now also the Official Talent Partner of the Badminton World Federation across 20 key world tour events.  Over the last two decades, the company has been a leader in the world of recruitment solutions and has recently launched a cutting-edge solution to give recruiters access to passive candidates in addition to active ones. With the use of advanced technology, foundit is seeking to efficiently bridge the talent gap across industry verticals, experience levels, and geographies.Today, foundit is committed to enabling and connecting the right talent with the right opportunities by harnessing the power of deep tech to sharpen hyper-personalised job searches and offer precision hiring.To learn more about, foundit in APAC & Gulf, visit:Singapore: https://www.foundit.sgPhilippines: https://www.foundit.com.phMalaysia: https://www.foundit.myIndia: https://www.foundit.inGulf: https://www.founditgulf.comHong Kong: https://www.foundit.hkIndonesia: https://www.foundit.idContact:For media inquiries or further information, please contactNamrata Sharma – Namrata.sharma@adfactorspr.comContact number - +65 81383034 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Learn & Get Inspired at the Global STEM Confex

DUBAI, UAE, Oct 17, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Global STEM Education Confex is back for its 11th edition, hosted by IBEForuM, happening on 6-7 November 2024 promises to be an unparalleled platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation among educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai, this premier event is designed to connect thought leaders and drive the future of STEM education.This year’s Confex will gather top-notch speakers from around the globe, including 29 distinguished speakers and representatives from education ministries. With over 500+ delegates expected to attend from various countries, the conference is set to be a vibrant hub of ideas and solutions. The event is supported by 26 media partners and 22 sponsors, from across the globe with more to be announcedEvent Highlights:Engage with Policymakers and Industry Leaders: Collaborate to align STEM education with industry needs, ensuring a workforce equipped for future challenges.Hands-on Workshops and Interactive Labs: Participate in immersive sessions that provide practical insights and applicable skills in STEM education.Global Collaboration Opportunities: Network with educators, researchers, and innovators from around the world to discover potential partnerships.Explore Cutting-edge Advancements: Stay informed about the latest technologies and educational tools transforming STEM learning.Join us for this prestigious event, where STEM education and innovation meet to create lasting global impact. We look forward to welcoming you to Dubai!Event Details:Date: 6-7 NovemberVenue: Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel, Dubai, UAEAbout IBEForuMIBEForuM is an International Organization with the goal of empowering global leaders to carve a better future. We are here to solve our shared global challenges through the power of collaboration. We help your business to build a sustainable future by synergizing ideas and infusing innovative solutions. Our insights and quality services help build trust and confidence giving birth to a ground-breaking alliance between academic research and practitioners thus helping them excel in this era of the digital revolution.Our extensive cross-industry connections bring together high calibre, industry leaders to provide the latest policy updates, strategic insight, and practical guidance. We deliver a broad range of industry-specific services that help create valuable relationships between our clients, their customers, employees, and regulatory authorities. We drive transformation by leveraging our cross-functional expertise across various domains. For more information, visit www.ibeforum.com.Speaking and Sponsorship Opportunities:For those interested in contributing to this significant event:Speaking Opportunities:Contact Arif Ulla+91 9845-113-293Email - arif.ulla@ibeforum.com Sponsorship Opportunities: Reach out to Imroze Shaik +91 9901-955-118Email - imroze.shaik@ibeforum.com  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Everest Medicines Announces Taiwan TFDA Approval of NEFECON for the Treatment of Primary IgA Nephropathy

SHANGHAI, Oct 21, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, “Everest”, or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative therapeutics, today announces that the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has approved NEFECON® indicated “to reduce the loss of kidney function in adult patients with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) who are at risk for disease progression1”. There are no restrictions on initial proteinuria levels in the approved indication. This marks the expansion of NEFECON®, the world's first and only IgAN etiological treatment drug fully approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to more IgAN patients."The approval of NEFECON® in Taiwan, China is another milestone for NEFECON®, following approvals in Singapore, Hong Kong, and the commercial launch in Mainland China this year.” said Rogers Yongqing Luo, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Medicines. “IgAN is prevalent in the Asian population, which has 56% higher risk of progression to end-stage renal disease and faster disease progression, indicating a significant unmet clinical demand. In the future, we will continue to expand the access of NEFECON® across Asia to bring this first-in-disease therapy to more patients."The global Phase 3 NefIgArd clinical trial showed that compared to placebo, NEFECON® not only brought about a sustained reduction in proteinuria and reduced the frequency of microscopic hematuria but also demonstrated clinically relevant and statistically significant treatment benefits in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (p<0.0001), reducing the decline in kidney function by 50% and potentially delaying the progression to dialysis or kidney transplantation by 12.8 years.Taiwan, China is the fifth region in Everest Medicines' authorized area to approve NEFECON® after Macau, Mainland China, Singapore, and Hong Kong. As the core product of Everest Medicines in the field of nephrology, NEFECON® was also submitted for new drug application in South Korea at the end of 2023 and successfully accepted. In May of this year, the first prescription was issued in Mainland China. In July this year, the China’s National Medical Products Administration has accepted the submission of a supplemental new drug application seeking full approval of NEFECON® based on the complete clinical data from the global Phase 3 NeflgArd study, and NEFECON® is expected to become the first and only fully approved IgAN etiological treatment drug in China.In addition, NEFECON® is expected to be included in the first Chinese IgAN guidelines, recommended as the 1L treatment for IgAN patients at risk of disease progression.About NEFECON®NEFECON® is a patented oral, delayed release formulation of budesonide, a corticosteroid with potent glucocorticoid activity and weak mineralocorticoid activity that undergoes substantial first pass metabolism. The formulation is designed as a delayed release capsule that is enteric coated so that it remains intact until it releases budesonide to the distal ileum. Each capsule contains coated beads of budesonide that target mucosal B-cells present in the ileum where the disease originates, as per the predominant pathogenesis models.In June 2019, Everest Medicines entered into an exclusive, royalty-bearing license agreement with Calliditas Therapeutics, which gives Everest Medicines exclusive rights to develop and commercialize NEFECON® in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, China and Singapore. The agreement was extended in March 2022 to include South Korea as part of Everest Medicine's territories.About global Phase 3 NefIgArd clinical trialThe global Phase 3 NefIgArd clinical trial was a randomized, double-blind, multicenter study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of NEFECON® (16 mg/d, once daily) compared to placebo in adult patients with primary IgA nephropathy treated with optimized RAS inhibitors. The study lasted for 2 years, including a 9-month NEFECON® or placebo treatment period, followed by a 15-month drug withdrawal follow-up period.The complete 2-year data of the NefIgArd study (n=364) further analyzed the potential differences in the response to NEFECON® treatment between Asians (n=83) and Caucasians (n=275). The results showed that compared to placebo, both Asians and Caucasians treated with NEFECON® for 9 months can significantly delay the decline of eGFR, protect kidney function, and bring about a sustained reduction in proteinuria and reduce the risk of microscopic hematuria.About Everest MedicinesEverest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products and vaccines that address critical unmet medical needs for patients in Asian markets. The management team of Everest Medicines has deep expertise and an extensive track record from both leading global pharmaceutical companies and local Chinese pharmaceutical companies in high-quality discovery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, business development and operations. Everest Medicines has built a portfolio of potentially global first-in-class or best-in-class molecules in the company’s core therapeutic areas of renal diseases, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. For more information, please visit its website at www.everestmedicines.com.Forward-Looking Statements:This news release may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements, including descriptions regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company or its officers with respect to the business operations and financial condition of the Company, which can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, or other factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company and are unforeseeable. Therefore, the actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and assumptions, such as future changes and developments in our business, competitive environment, political, economic, legal and social conditions. The Company or any of its affiliates, directors, officers, advisors or representatives has no obligation and does not undertake to revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances after the date of this news release, except as required by law.References1.TFDA approved indication. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Ching Lee Holdings practices CSR to promote sustainability in the construction industry

HONG KONG, Oct 21, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - With the increasing global emphasis on sustainability, the Hong Kong government has introduced the 'Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050'. To enhance the transparency of environmental governance and climate-related disclosure for listed companies, HKEX has also revised the "ESG Code" to be effective from 1 January 2025. Within this evolving framework, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have emerged as pivotal foundations for business development. This is particularly evident in Hong Kong's construction industry, where numerous companies proactively champion these initiatives to demonstrate a steadfast commitment to a sustainable future.As a good model among Hong Kong listed companies in construction industry, Ching Lee Holding Limited (3728. HK) is advancing its ESG agenda through a variety of initiatives. Notably, Ching Lee participated in the "ESG Pledge Scheme" this year organised and recognised by The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong. This initiative reinforces Ching Lee's leadership role in promoting ESG principles and highlights its proactive stance on sustainability.Employees' welfare and occupational health and safety are always the most important items on the ESG agenda. Ching Lee ensures preparedness on construction sites and conducts emergency drills regularly. This dedication reflects its responsible commitment and a profound respect for employee safety. Moreover, the company places a high value on enhancing employee skills. According to Ching Lee's annual report, the total training hours for employees reached an impressive 98.5 hours, with a training participation rate of approximately 60%. Employees are also integral participants in the ESG framework. Several companies have established training systems that align employee development closely with corporate sustainability objectives, thereby achieving a mutually beneficial outcome.In addition to prioritising occupational safety and skills training, Hong Kong companies support public welfare projects in education, healthcare, and culture, while encouraging employees to engage in community service. According to the annual report from Ching Lee Holdings, the company donated over HKD 1.5 million to various charitable organisations in the 2023-2024 financial year, with more than 60 employees actively participating in community service. Furthermore, Ching Lee commits to promoting green building technologies and mandates that all employees adhere rigorously to environmental standards throughout construction. For instance, the company advocates for using recyclable building materials and strives to minimise waste generation during construction activities in addition to energy-saving and emission-reduction measures.By implementing a comprehensive range of initiatives, Hong Kong companies enable their workforce to become active participants in ESG efforts. Ching Lee Holdings adeptly links corporate development with employee growth, illustrating that corporate social responsibility is not merely essential but constitutes a fundamental pillar of sustainable development. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

雲頂新耀宣佈中國台灣地區藥政部門批准全球首個對因治療IgA腎病藥物耐賦康®的新藥上市許可申請

上海, 2024年10月21日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 雲頂新耀(HKEX 1952.HK)是一家專注于創新藥研發、臨床開發、製造和商業化的生物製藥公司,今日宣佈,中國台灣地區藥政部門(TFDA)已批准耐賦康®(布地奈德腸溶膠囊,NEFECON®)用於治療罹患原發性免疫球蛋白A腎病變(IgA nephropathy)且病情有惡化風險的成人病人,用以減緩腎功能下降1,且無基線蛋白尿水平限製。這意味著耐賦康®作為全球首個且唯一獲得美國食品藥品監督管理局(FDA)完全批准的IgA腎病對因治療藥物,其覆蓋範圍進一步擴大,為更多中國IgA腎病患者帶來了新的希望。雲頂新耀首席執行官羅永慶表示:「耐賦康®在中國台灣的獲批,是今年耐賦康®繼在新加坡、中國香港獲批以及中國大陸首張處方落地之後的又一里程碑。在IgA腎病患者中,亞洲人群進展為終末期腎病的風險相較于其他人群高56%,且疾病進展更快,因此存在巨大未被滿足的臨床需求。未來,我們將繼續擴大耐賦康®在亞洲地區的可及性,以更好地滿足中國乃至亞洲更多IgA腎病患者迫切的臨床需求。」NefIgArd 3期全球臨床試驗結果顯示:與安慰劑相比,耐賦康®不僅帶來了持久的蛋白尿下降,減少鏡下血尿風險,更重要的是在估算腎小球濾過率(eGFR)上顯示出臨床相關且有統計學意義的治療獲益(p<0.0001),能減少腎功能衰退達50%,預計能將疾病進展至透析或腎移植的時間延緩12.8年。中國台灣是雲頂新耀授權區域內繼中國澳門、中國大陸、新加坡和中國香港之後的第五個獲得耐賦康®新藥上市批准的地區。作為雲頂新耀在腎科領域的核心產品,雲頂新耀還於2023年底在韓國提交了新藥上市許可申請並成功獲得受理,並在今年5月開出了中國大陸首張處方。此外,今年7月,中國國家藥品監督管理局正式受理耐賦康®最終臨床試驗階段完整數據的補充申請,耐賦康®有望成為國內首個且唯一獲得完全批准的IgA腎病對因治療藥物。在近期公佈的《2024版KDIGO IgA腎病和IgA血管炎臨床管理實踐指南(公開審查草案)》中,耐賦康®被推薦用於有疾病進展風險的IgA腎病患者進行9個月的耐賦康®治療(2B)。此外,耐賦康®預計還將被納入中國首部IgA腎病指南,推薦作為有疾病進展風險的IgA腎病患者的一線治療藥物。關於耐賦康®(NEFECON®)耐賦康®(NEFECON®)是布地奈德腸溶膠囊,作為全球首個對因治療IgA腎病的藥物,是靶向腸道黏膜B細胞的免疫調節劑,能減少50%腎功能下降2,在中國人群中能延緩腎功能衰退達66%3,預計將疾病進展至透析或腎移植的時間延緩了12.8年4。同時布地奈德首過代謝程度達90%5,具有良好的安全性。耐賦康®專為IgA腎病患者研製,每顆膠囊含布地奈德4mg,通過特殊的遲釋及緩釋雙重製劑工藝,將布地奈德靶向釋放於回腸末端的黏膜B細胞(包括派爾集合淋巴結),膠囊溶解後,三層包衣微丸持續穩定釋放布地奈德,高濃度覆蓋整個靶區域,從而減少誘發IgA腎病的半乳糖缺陷的IgA1抗體(Gd-IgA1)產生,進而干預發病機制上游階段,達到治療IgA腎病的作用。2019年6月,雲頂新耀與Calliditas Therapeutics 簽訂獨家授權授權合約,獲得在大中華地區和新加坡開發以及商業化耐賦康®的權利。該協議於2022年3月擴展,將韓國納入雲頂新耀的授權許可範圍。關於NefIgArd臨床研究NefIgArd 3期全球臨床試驗是一項隨機、雙盲、多中心研究,在接受優化RAS抑制劑治療的原發性IgA腎病成人患者中評估了耐賦康®(16 mg/d,每日一次)與安慰劑相比的療效和安全性。這項研究為期2年,包括9個月的耐賦康®或安慰劑治療期,隨後是15個月的停藥隨訪期。NefIgArd研究(n=364 )的完整2年資料還進一步分析了亞洲人(n=83)相比於白種人(n=275)對耐賦康®治療反應的潛在差異。結果表明,與安慰劑相比,無論亞洲人還是白種人,耐賦康®治療9個月均可持續明顯延緩 eGFR下降,保護腎功能,並帶來持久的蛋白尿下降和減少鏡下血尿風險。關於雲頂新耀雲頂新耀是一家專注于創新藥和疫苗研發、臨床開發、製造和商業化的生物製藥公司,致力於滿足亞洲市場尚未滿足的醫療需求。雲頂新耀的管理團隊在中國及全球領先製藥企業從事過高質量研發、臨床開發、藥政事務、化學製造與控制(CMC)、業務發展和商業化運營,擁有深厚的專長和豐富的經驗。雲頂新耀已打造多款疾病首創或者同類最佳的藥物組合,公司的治療領域包括腎科疾病、感染性和傳染性疾病、自身免疫性疾病。有關更多信息,請訪問公司網站:www.everestmedicines.com。前瞻性聲明本新聞稿所發佈的信息中可能會包含某些前瞻性表述,乃基於本公司或管理層在做出表述時對公司業務運營情況及財務狀況的現有看法、相信、和現有預期,可能會使用「將」、「預期」、「預測」、「期望」、「打算」、「計畫」、「相信」、「預估」、「確信」及其他類似詞語進行表述。這些前瞻性表述並非對未來業績的保證,會受到風險、不確定性及其他因素的影響,有些乃超出本公司的控制範圍,難以預計。因此,受我們的業務、競爭環境、政治、經濟、法律和社會情況的未來變化及發展等各種因素及假設的影響,實際結果可能會與前瞻性表述所含資料有較大差別。本公司及各附屬公司、各位董事、管理人員、顧問及代理未曾且概不承擔更新該稿件所載前瞻性表述以反映在本新聞稿發布日後最新信息、未來項目或情形的任何義務,除非法律要求。參考文獻1. TFDA approved indication.2. Lafayette R, et al. Lancet. 2023 Sep 9;402(10405):859-870.3.2023ASN. Oral presentation.4.Jonathan Barratt, et al. 2023 ASN. Poster no. SA-PO886.5.Edsbäcker S, et al. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 1999 Feb;13(2):219-24. Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

正利控股推動建築業可持續發展與企業社會責任實踐

香港, 2024年10月21日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 隨著全球對可持續發展的重視,香港政府公佈《香港氣候行動藍圖 2050》,聯交所先後修訂,並將於2025年1月1日實施《ESG守則》,旨在加強上巿公司的環境管治及氣候信息透明度。在這一背景下,企業社會責任(CSR)及環境、社會及治理(ESG)已成為企業發展的重要基石,尤其是在香港的建築行業中,許多企業正積極推動這些努力,以展現對可持續未來的堅定承諾。首先,在職業健康與安全方面,許多公司始終將僱員的安全放在首位。例如,香港主板上市的建築公司正利控股有限公司(3728.HK),正在通過各種舉措推動企業社會責任和可持續發展。正利控股本年度參加了由香港中華廠商聯合會主辦的「ESG 約章」行動,獲得了第三方權威機構的認可。此舉旨在鞏固其在推廣和實踐ESG方面的領導地位。正利還承諾在未來降低工程及辦公室的能源消耗,並大力推動辦公室無紙化及內部環保政策。這不僅增強了企業的內部能力,還能在環保意識不斷提升的市場中贏得競爭優勢,推動企業的長期可持續發展。在工地場所,正利控股致力於提供安全的工作環境,並在建築工地定期進行應急演練。這不僅是企業的責任,更是對員工生命安全的尊重。此外,公司還重視增強僱員技能,培養未來的領袖。根據該集團年度報告的數據,僱員的培訓總時數達98.5小時,參訓比例高達約六成。這樣的培訓不僅提升了員工的專業技能,更讓員工意識到自身在社會環境中的重要角色。因為員工不僅是企業的生產力,更是環境保護和社會責任的參與者。某些公司在這方面的培訓體系,將員工的發展與企業的可持續發展目標緊密聯繫在一起,從而達到雙贏的效果。正利控股在推廣綠色建築技術方面也不遺餘力,公司要求所有員工在施工過程中嚴格遵守環保標準。例如,正利控股提倡使用可回收的建築材料,並在施工過程中最大限度地減少廢棄物產生。此外,該公司還積極推廣節能減排措施,如使用節能燈具和電動設備,以降低能源消耗。除了職業安全和技能培訓,企業在員工ESG方面還有其他舉措。例如,許多公司支持教育、醫療和文化等公益事業,並鼓勵員工參與社區服務。根據正利控股的年報數據,該公司在2023-2024財年向多個公益機構捐贈超過150萬港元,並有超過60名員工參與社區服務,這些行動彰顯了企業的社會參與。總體而言,對於環境及社會的探索之路,不僅僅是企業的責任,更是企業對員工的尊重和賦能。通過一系列的舉措,企業讓員工成為ESG的參與者,正利控股將企業的發展與員工的成長緊密聯繫在一起。這不僅是企業社會責任的體現,更是可持續發展的基石。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Moolec Has Received USDA Approval for the First Genetically Modified Pea in History

Luxembourg, Oct 16, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Moolec Science SA (NASDAQ:MLEC) ("the Company"), a leader in Molecular Farming technology, announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ("USDA") Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service ("APHIS") has completed its Regulatory Status Review ("RSR") for the Company's genetically engineered ("GE") peas which produce iron through bovine meat proteins. This is the third regulatory clearance from USDA-APHIS achieved by Moolec in an 18-month window, alongside its genetically engineered safflower and soybean for GLASO™ and Piggy Sooy™ products, respectively. Access the official USDA-APHIS publication here."With USDA approval for our GE pea, Moolec has now secured regulatory clearance for all of our key crops in the US: safflower, soybean, and pea," said Gastón Paladini, CEO and Co-Founder of Moolec. "We are proud to be the only Molecular Farming company with three US regulatory approvals and a major commercial contract. This milestone underscores our leadership in the landscape with tangible, science-backed results."Moolec's genetically engineered peas produce high yields of bovine myoglobin, a protein that boosts iron content, making it an ideal alternative for consumers seeking plant-based sources of iron. This product has the potential to revolutionize both the food ingredient market and the $65 billion pea industry by offering a nutritious, iron-rich alternative to traditional meat products.Amit Dhingra, Chief Science Officer for the Company, stated, "The USDA-APHIS Regulatory Status Review for pea marks a significant milestone for Moolec. As the first review for GE pea, it represents a historic development. It validates Moolec's strategic approach and exemplifies our commitment advancing sustainable food production through science and innovation. This approval is a critical step toward enhancing global food supply and meeting the growing demand for innovative, nutritious food solutions for the world."This approval not only showcases Moolec's innovation in Molecular Farming but also highlights the company's commitment to meeting the highest regulatory and safety standards. Moolec has also developed an Identity Preservation Program to ensure sustainable farming practices, promote stewardship for its crops and product quality for partners, clients and consumers alike.According to USDA-APHIS regulation found at 7 CFR part 340, developers may submit a request for a RSR when they believe a GE plant is not subject to the regulation. APHIS reviews the GE plant and considers whether it might pose an increased plant pest risk compared to its non-GE comparator. If APHIS does not identify a greater pest risk relative to the comparator, the GE plant is not subject to this regulation. Regulation 7 CFR part 340 governs the importation, interstate movement, and the environmental release of certain organisms that have been modified or produced by genetic engineering.The USDA-APHIS review process is a critical component of ensuring that genetically engineered crops can be grown safely, and this approval opens the floor for expanded field trials, seed scaling, and eventual commercialization. With increasing interest in science-based ingredients, this approval positions the company to lead a new wave of innovation in the food and agriculture sectors.About Moolec Science SAMoolec is a science-based ingredient company leader in the use of Molecular Farming technology for food and dietary supplementation markets. The Company's mission is to create unique food ingredients by engineering plants with animal protein genes. Its purpose is to redefine the way the world produces animal proteins for the good of the planet. Moolec's technological approach aims to have the cost structure of plant-based solutions with the nutrition and functionality of animal-based ones. Moolec's technology has been under development for more than a decade and is known for pioneering the production of a bovine protein in a crop for the food industry. The Company's product portfolio and pipeline leverage the agronomic efficiency of broadly used target crops like soybean, pea, and safflower to produce oils and proteins. Moolec also has an industrial and commercial R&D capability to complement the company's Molecular Farming technology. Moolec secures a growing international patent portfolio (25+, both granted and pending) for its Molecular Farming technology. The Company is run by a diverse team of PhDs and Food Insiders, and operates in the United States, Europe, and South America. For more information, visit moolecscience.com and ir.moolecscience.com.Forward-Looking StatementsThis publication contains "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "forecast," "intend," "seek," "target," "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "plan," "outlook," and "project" and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Such forward-looking statements with respect to performance, prospects, revenues, and other aspects of the business of Moolec are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this publication, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors, about which we cannot be certain. We cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this publication will prove accurate. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results, including, among others, changes in applicable laws or regulations, the possibility that Moolec may be adversely affected by economic, business and/or other competitive factors, costs related to the scaling up of Moolec's business and other risks and uncertainties, including those included under the header "Risk Factors" in Moolec's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as well as Moolec's other filings with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. Accordingly, you should not put undue reliance on these statements.Contact InformationPress & Mediacomms@moolecscience.comInvestor Relationsir@moolecscience.comRelated FilesMoolec Has Received USDA Approval For The First Genetically Modified Pea In HistorySOURCE: Moolec Science Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

CITIC Telecom CPC Propels ‘+AI to AI+’

HONG KONG, Oct 18, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883) is at the forefront of AI+ innovation era, enabling dual empowerment of technology and data, and fostering a new business model of intelligence and innovation across industries. CITIC Telecom CPC has further unleashed multiple AI+ projects powered by “AI+ Cloud, Network, Security” framework, the integration of AI technology with big data analytics and security capabilities, and vital customer experience, fueling innovative AI+ applications across industries to reshape the Intelligence Operation Journey of enterprises.CITIC Telecom CPC collaborates with partners to co-create AI+ EcosystemFrom “Technology Empowerment”(+AI) to “Data Empowerment” (AI+)AI has become a cornerstone in today’s business landscape.  As a leading Global-Local Intelligent DICT Service Partner, CITIC Telecom CPC fully embraces the global digitalization era and proactively deploys the visionary “ICT-MiiND” framework.  This framework seamlessly integrates an “innovative” technology stack, the power of algorithms and big data into the ICT service platform, spanning across “Cloud, Network, Security” and bolstering the element of “intelligence” through cutting-edge AI  technology and AIOps modules.  CITIC Telecom CPC believes in the transformative power of AI+, actively enhances the in-depth integration of AI across various industries, driving innovative projects from focusing on "Big Data Modelling" to "Small-Scale Scenario implementation". CITIC Telecom CPC has not only deployed extensive resources in AI technologies, but also deeply integrated generative AI applications across the full-chain technology modules, evolving from Technology Empowerment (+AI) to Data Empowerment (AI+), ushering in a new era driven by AI algorithms and big data.  AI+ covers diverse AI technologies and applications, integrating big data platforms with small-scale scenario models.  This approach covers data collection, storage, governance and mining through deep algorithms, machine learning, and intelligent analysis, to develop a range of intelligent applications and AI+ solutions.  Tailored to meet enterprise needs, it provides a one-stop service from business transformation to strategic analysis, efficiently fulfilling enterprise requirements.“CITIC Telecom CPC strives to integrate large AI models with diverse AI+ applications in small-scale scenarios, empowering customers to advance intelligent capabilities, unlocking a realm of new possibilities,” said Mr. Brook Wong, CEO of CITIC Telecom CPCMr. Brook Wong, Chief Executive Officer of CITIC Telecom CPC, said, “Striding from +AI to   AI+, CITIC Telecom CPC pioneers AI technologies with a steadfast commitment to ‘Innovation Never Stops', continuously optimizes “Cloud, Network, Intelligence, Security” "solutions, and accelerates the development of intelligence-enabled industries. We actively dedicate various resources and collaborate with partners to co-create a prosperous AI+ ecosystem, enrich technical infrastructure, lead our team and the industry towards a generative AI era driven by large language models, AI technologies, data and intelligent analysis. We strive to integrate large AI models with diverse AI+ applications in small-scale scenarios, empowering customers to advance intelligent capabilities, unlocking a realm of new possibilities.”Transformative AI+ Solutions Generate New Driving Force for Data & Security ApplicationsCITIC Telecom CPC stands at the forefront of AI technology. With decades of ICT experience and industry expertise, its data science and innovation teams are propelling AI innovations with cutting-edge algorithms and deep learning techniques, unlocking data value and accumulating a range of generative AI applications for enterprises.  The team has developed a series of award-winning and groundbreaking AI+ solutions such as the newly-launched AI Databank and AI Pentest, driving operational efficiency and cost savings for enterprises.AI Databank – Powering Big Data with Fast, Accurate & Actionable Insights on a Single PlatformAI Databank integrates tremendous data from various business systems, collecting a wide array of internal and external information (such as CRM and ERP).  Utilizing generative AI technology, enhanced by deep learning and big data training, it enables efficient data management and real-time report generation.  Users can interact with the platform to quickly retrieve data and multiple real-time data charts through dialog-based data queries, empowering data-driven decision making. AI Databank also analyzes current and historical data to build forecast models, helping companies in future planning.AI Pentest – Redefining Vulnerability Assessment with Proactive, Secure and Intelligent    AutomationCITIC Telecom CPC has successfully led the Security Operations Center (SOC) to enter into a new AI-driven era since the launch of "TrustCSI™ 3.0" cybersecurity solution at the end of last year. The newly-launched AI Pentest plays a key role in the security portfolio. It is a lightweight solution powered by unique AI-driven bypass techniques to expose WAF vulnerabilities, enabling automated routine task scheduling to simplify the assessment of internal network asset and empower enterprises to keep pace with the rapidly changing IT environment. AI Pentest functions as an AI robot cleaner which  automatically operates 24x7, helping enterprises identify key vulnerabilities in the network and  establish a robust defense against potential threats.CITIC Telecom CPC's AI+ solutions have been implemented in various industries to foster integration of diverse AI+ applicationsAI+ Reshapes Industries with New Scenarios & Business ValuesCITIC Telecom CPC's AI+ solutions have been implemented in various industries to foster integration of diverse AI+ applications, assisting customers in incorporating generative AI technology, deep learning and data applications, empowering digital transformation for enterprises including:- AI+TelecommunicationsCITIC Telecom CPC leverages AI+ innovation capabilities to create a "Network and Information Security Threats Identification Algorithm Model". Leveraging Natural Language Processing (NLP), algorithm models and innovative technical architecture, an "AI+ telecommunications industry" application platform is created. The platform uses large AI security industry models to learn and identify scams as well as the patterns and characteristics of fraudulent calls. A repetitive learning and training cycle, integrated deep learning capability, on a large amount of known scams and fraudulent calls data is conducted to automatically identify new suspicious calls in the network immediately, greatly improving the accuracy of analysis and interception, and generating values for the society.Use case: Developed by CITIC Telecom, “AI+ Digital and Intelligent Cross-border Mobile Network Security Service Platform” project has won multiple distinguished awards in the market. The project utilizes Voice/Signaling/SMS firewall interception to help major telecommunications service providers, mobile service operators and enterprise sector to enable real-time alerts and interception of illegal and fraudulent Voice/SMS messages. The cloud-based platform can be utilized in local and cross-border cross-network scenarios to identify SMS messages from international countries to mainland China and inter-country communications. The solution effectively helps citizens identify registered SMS senders to stop fraudsters from sending scam SMS messages masquerading as other companies or organizations.- AI+ ManufacturingAs the global manufacturing industry is booming rapidly, the integration with different new  technologies is accelerating. Powered by AI, enterprises actively deploy multiple AI tools, diverse application scenarios and big data to build an innovative digital and intelligence ecosystem. Industry chain not only enhances production efficiency and quality, but also responds to changes efficiently through digital planning and intelligent analysis, and also devises more precise future operations plans. AI-driven data security solutions provide enterprises with instant responses to security threats,enhanced data and cyber security, secure and intelligent manufacturing environment, elevating intelligent production to a new level.Use case: CITIC Dicastal, the first lighthouse factory in the global aluminum wheel industry, paved the way for its transformation journey with pivotal support from CITIC Telecom CPC and its subsidiary China Entercom in establishing a secure, efficient and fast data highway. This initiative enabled seamless connectivity among its global factories and significantly enhanced its digital and intelligent operational management capabilities. Leveraging its industry expertise, insights and technical knowledge, CITIC Telecom CPC’s Innovation team empowered CITIC Dicastal to overcome networking and security challenges across various application scenarios, including AI-driven manufacturing, process optimization, R&D design, operational decision-making, green and low-carbon initiatives, facilitating to build a “Vertical Industry Big Model of Aluminum Automobile Parts”, enhancing production efficiency and intelligence.  CITIC Telecom CPC’s “AI+ Cloud, Network, Security” not only empowers the intelligent enhancement of CITIC Dicastal's entire industry chain but also reinforces its "AI+ Security" capabilities, refines real-time response alerts and develops interconnection across global factories while effectively monitoring information security threats. These initiatives strengthen the cornerstone of information security, forging a new era for the “Lighthouse Factory”.  - AI+ AutomobileDemand forecasting is the most important part of the digital and intelligent transformation of an enterprise's supply chain. CITIC Telecom CPC's "Intelligent Order Demand Forecasting Solution" utilizes AI technology to predict complex and fragmented materials, improving the forecasting accuracy of order demand for vehicle models, and dynamically adjusting materials and production capacity planning.Use case: Headquartered in Europe, a world-renowned automobile parts supplier operates in 29 countries and regions, and serves various well-known automobile brands around the world. CITIC Telecom CPC’s "Intelligent Order Forecast Solution" enables customers to increase forecast accuracy to over 80%, optimize supply chain management, and achieve cost reduction and efficiency improvement.- AI+ RetailThe retail industry is undergoing a large-scale implementation of AI applications.  CITIC Telecom CPC's “Cloud, Network, Intelligence, Security” integrated platform help       enterprises build a secure, efficient and flexible digital infrastructure, enhance network  transmission, information security, cloud computing resources and AI platform capabilities   through dynamic perception, predictions and intelligent alerts for networks and applications.  Harnessing AI technology and data analysis, we facilitate enterprises in expediting their digital transformation.  By enhancing traditional workflow designs with scenario templates like customer service management, R&D evaluation, and marketing reports, strategically utilize big data to reinvent business to seize market opportunities.Use case: A world-renowned cosmetics retail brand has been committed to scientific research and innovation for many years. CITIC Telecom CPC's “AI+ Cloud, Network, Security” integrated platform helps to build a secure, efficient and flexible digital infrastructure. The dynamic perception of networks and applications, predictions and intelligent alerts for networks and applications assist the cosmetics retail brand to realize the values of “In Shanghai, For China, and Connect the World" to meet the needs of consumers in mainland China and around the world.To know more information aboutFrom “Technology Empowerment” (+AI) to “Data Empowerment” (AI+),please visit https://www.citictel-cpc.com/en-hk/ict-miindAbout CITIC Telecom CPCWe are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT™ private network solutions, TrustCSI™ information security solutions, DataHOUSE™ cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD™ cloud computing solutions.With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies to boost technology empowerment (+AI).  Embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies we aim to unlock technical potential.  By integrating deep learning and intelligent data analysis technologies, we transform these technologies into data empowerment (AI+) generative applications, reshaping the Intelligence Operation Journey of enterprises.With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across nearly 160 countries and regions, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect nearly 170 points of presence (POPs), 60+ SDWAN gateways, 21 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and three dedicated 24x7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). We are certified with a series of international certifications, including SD-WAN Ready, ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, to ensure our services compliance with international standards and resources for enterprises.  We offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.comMedia Contacts:Catherine YuenCITIC Telecom CPC(852) 2170 7536Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

中信國際電訊CPC 成就「+AI到AI+」實現「技術賦能」結合「數據賦能」

香港, 2024年10月18日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中信國際電訊集團有限公司(「中信國際電訊」,香港交易所股份代號:1883)全資擁有的中信國際電訊(信息技術) 有限公司(「中信國際電訊CPC」) 站在AI+創新發展前沿,實現技術與數據雙賦能 ,推動產業鏈智能化升级新模式。中信國際電訊CPC進一步啟動多個人工智能+項目落地,透過智能化升級'智賦雲網安'底座;匯聚AI 技術、 大數據分析及信息安全交互能力,深入行業場景,融合智能應用賦能千行百業,重塑企業智能營運之旅。中信國際電訊CPC 攜手夥伴共築AI+ 生態圈從'技術賦能(+AI)'到'數據賦能(AI+)'人工智能(AI)在現今商業環境不可或缺,作為世界一流的數智通訊服務供應商,中信國際電訊CPC前瞻部署了面向未來的創新策略'ICT-MiiND / ICT-智賦'。更將'創新'技術、算力算法和大數據元素全棧無縫融合到ICT服務平台中,全面擁抱全球生成式AI時代,夯實智賦雲網安。中信國際電訊CPC深信AI+的變革力量,積極投入AI技術和AIOps模塊增强'智能'元素,聚焦從'大模型建設'到'小場景落地'能力,提升與各行業深度融合。中信國際電訊CPC不僅部署了豐富的AI技術資源,更通過深度整合生成式AI應用開發的全鏈條技術模塊、實踐由技術賦能(+AI )數智化應用模式,演化成數據賦能(AI+)新篇章。AI+不但涵蓋多元 AI 技術及應用,更融合大數據平台與小場景模型;從數據收集、儲存、治理、挖掘,通過深度算法、機器學習與智能分析,提煉出一系列數智應用場景與AI+ 解決方案。圍繞企業需求適配,提供從業務轉型到戰略解碼,再到運營提升的一站式服務,全方位滿足企業需求。中信國際電訊CPC行政總裁黃政華先生表示:「中信國際電訊 CPC致力將AI大模型與多元AI+應用小場景應用融合,助力客戶創增數智動能,實現更多可能!」中信國際電訊 CPC 行政總裁黃政華先生表示:「從+AI到AI+新模式,中信國際電訊 CPC作為業界AI技術先行者,一直秉持'創新‧不斷'研發多元智能技術,持續優化'雲網智安'解決方案,提速數智化賦能產業發展。我們積極投放資源,攜手夥伴共築繁榮AI+ 生態圈,豐富技術底座,引領客戶及行業走向以大語言模型,AI技術、智能分析及數據驅動的生成式AI年代;致力將AI大模型與多元AI+應用小場景應用融合,助力客戶創增數智動能,實現更多可能!」變革性的AI+解決方案 賦予數據及信息安全應用場景新動能中信國際電訊CPC站在AI技術的前沿,憑藉二十多年ICT的專業經驗和行業知識, 其數據科學和創新團隊在人工智能領域持續發力,以創新算法及深度學習技術釋放數據價值,更積累了大量生成式AI案例在企業端應用實踐,為企業降本增效。一系列屢獲殊榮的AI+解決方案中包括最新的AI Databank (智數庫)及AI Pentest (滲透測試)。- AI Databank (智數庫) - 大數據平台、智能化分析 | 更快、更準、更科學AI Databank (智數庫) 透過整合多個系統,收集內外信息 (如客服管理及營運日誌等)的海量數據,利用生成式AI技術,經過深度學習與大數據訓練,提供數據管理,即時生成報表。並可透過大型語言模型技術驅動的智慧分析功能,讓用戶以對話式界面與平台互動,快速檢索資料及生成各種可視化圖表,從而提煉數據驅動的商業價值。此外,更可通過分析當前及歷史數據,構建預測模版,助力企業規劃未來。- 革新自動AI Pentest (滲透測試)|更主動、更安全、更智能中信國際電訊CPC自去年底推出的'TrustCSI™ 3.0雲網神盾'網絡安全解決方案,成功引領安全運作中心(SOC)進入AI驅動的新時代。最新的AI Pentest滲透測試,更在整個方案中發揮關鍵作用。AI滲透測試是一項輕量級解決方案,採用獨特的 AI驅動技術,有效揭示網站應用程式防火牆(WAF)的弱點,並實現自動化的例行任務調度,以簡化內部網絡資產漏洞評估流程。AI滲透測試如同網絡AI掃地機器人,24x7全自動化運作,協助企業找出網絡中的關鍵漏洞,建立強大的主動式防禦機制 。中信國際電訊CPC的AI+方案落地於千行百業,推動AI+應用向多元場景發展AI+數智化產業新模式 為千行百業創優增值中信國際電訊CPC的AI+方案落地於千行百業,推動AI+應用向多元場景發展,協助産業鏈將生成式AI技術,深度學習及數據應用全棧融合業務,為企業數字化轉型之旅賦能,當中包括:- AI+電訊業中信國際電訊CPC以AI+創新能力打造「網絡與信息安全威脅識別算法模型」,憑藉自然語言處理,算法模型與創新技術架構,構建'AI+電訊產業'應用平台,利用人工智能安全行業大模型學習和識別騷擾,以及詐騙電話的模式與特徵 ,對大量已知騷擾及詐騙電話資料進行預學習,知識解構和深度訓練,自動學習識別網絡中即時出現新的騷擾或詐騙電話,大幅提高分析及攔截準確率,為社會締造價值。用戶個案: 中信國際電訊自主研發的'AI+跨境移動通信網絡安全管理平台'項目,獲得市場上多個重量級獎項。項目通過提供語音/信令/短信防火牆攔截,助力各主要電訊業界、流動服務營運商及企業客户實時預警及攔截非法欺詐語音/短信。平台採用雲端架構 ,應用於本地及跨境跨網場景,識別從國際到中國內地、國際與國際之間的通訊,方案有效協助市民識別已獲認證的短信發送人,以打擊涉及冒充其他公司或機構身分發出短信行騙。- AI+製造業製造業全球發展迅速,與新技術融合的動力與日俱增,在AI的引領下,企業積極綜合運用多種AI 工具、多元應用場景和大數據等創新技術,構建革新數智化生態系統。產業鏈不僅提高生産效率和質量,通過數字規劃和智能分析,能高效響應變化,並可更精準做好未來運營規劃。加持AI驅動信息安全解決方案,更為企業安全威脅監測提供即時回應,加強數據及信息安全保障,鍛造出更安全、更智能的製造環境,助力智能生産領域全面升級。用戶個案:中信戴卡是全球鋁車輪行業首家'燈塔工廠',在其數智化建設過程中,中信國際電訊CPC聯同子公司中企通信扮演了至關重要的角色,為其搭建了安全、高效、快速的數據高速公路,網絡不僅覆蓋了廣泛的國際區域,還有效地促進了中信戴卡全球各工廠之間的互聯互通,並助力其顯著提升了數智化運營管理水平。創新團隊憑藉深厚的行業洞察與技術實力,助力中信戴卡在AI視覺賦能製造、AI賦能工藝優化、AI賦能研發設計、AI賦能營運決策、AI賦能綠色低碳等多個應用場景克服網絡和安全等方面的挑戰,助力構建'鋁製汽車零部件垂直行業大模型',進一步提高了生產效率和智能化水平。智賦雲網安平台不僅為中信戴卡的全產業鏈智能升級提供了有力保障,更夯實了其AI+安全'能力,通過自動化威脅監測與高效實時的回應警報,築牢信息安全底座,鍛造'燈塔工廠'新輝煌。- AI+汽車業需求預測是企業供應鏈數字化、智能化轉型佈局中最重要的一環。中信國際電訊CPC'訂單需求智慧預測專案解決方案',應用AI技術為零散物料供應鏈提供精準數據分析,提升車型訂單需求的預測準確率 ,動態調節物料及產能規劃。用戶個案:總部位于歐洲的世界知名的汽車零件供應商,業務分佈在29個國家地區,服務全球眾多知名汽車品牌。中信國際電訊CPC賦能客戶打造'訂單需求智慧預測專案解決方案',提升預測準確率達80%以上,優化供應鏈管理, 實現降本增效。- AI+零售業零售業處於人工智能大規模落地應用水平。中信國際電訊CPC一體化'雲網智安'解决方案協助企業構建安全、高效及靈活的數智基礎設施,更透過對網絡及應用的動態感知、預測及智慧預警,提升網絡傳輸、信息安全、雲端運算資源及AI平台的能力。配合AI技術與數據分析助力企業提早數智化部署,在傳統工作流設計模式的基礎上增加場景模版,如客服管理、研發評審和營銷報告等場景,利用大數據規劃策略以贏得市場先機。用戶個案:國際知名化妝零售品牌多年來致力於科研與創新,憑藉中信國際電訊CPC'智賦雲網安'綜合方案,協助構建安全、高效及靈活的數字基建底座,通過對網絡及應用的動態感知、預測及智慧預警,助力實現「在上海、為中國、鏈全球」的優勢價值,滿足其中國內地以至世界各地消費者的需求。如欲了解更多有關從'技術賦能(+AI)'到'數據賦能(AI+)',請瀏覽:https://www.citictel-cpc.com/zh-hk/ict-miind中信國際電訊CPC簡介中信國際電訊(信息技術)有限公司(「中信國際電訊CPC」)是中信國際電訊集團有限公司(香港交易所股份代號:1883)的全資附屬公司,一直矢志透過先進技術及旗艦解決方案,包括TrueCONNECT™專用網絡服務、TrustCSI™信息安全解決方案、DataHOUSE™全球統一雲數據中心解決方案及SmartCLOUD™雲端運算解決方案,為全球跨國企業提供綜合數碼解決方案, 滿足不同行業的ICT服務需求。憑借「創新‧不斷」的服務理念,中信國際電訊CPC積極利用創新技術,提煉'技術賦能',將人工智能、擴增實境、大數據,物聯網和其他尖端新興技術,融合深度學習及智能數據分析技術,轉化為'數據賦能'生成式AI+應用,重塑企業智能營運之旅。中信國際電訊CPC以「服務在地,連接全球」的優勢,承諾為客戶提供最優質的一站式ICT服務。全球化網絡資源連接近170個服務據點、60多個SDWAN 網關;21個雲服務中心、30多個數據中心及3個全天候運作的安全運作中心,服務遍布约160個國家和地區,無縫連接亞洲、歐美、非洲、中東以及中亞等地區 。透過全球化服務佈局,多年不斷深耕各個行業與領域經驗,一系列國際認證(SD-WAN Ready, ISO 9001、14001、20000、27001 及27017),確保為企業提供國際化標準及專業在地服務能力,成為客戶信賴的信息智能化服務供應商。請瀏覽 www.citictel-cpc.com獲取更多資訊。傳媒查詢:Catherine Yuen中信國際電訊CPC(852) 2170 7536 電郵:catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.