中集集團公佈2024年中期業績

財務摘要人民幣(億元,%)截至6月30日止6個月變動  變動2024年2023年24Q224Q1營業收入791.15605.7430.61%466.72324.4343.86%營業利潤21.1516.4528.60%17.084.07319.8%淨利潤13.959.940.85%11.772.18440.12%歸屬於母公司股東及其他權益持有者的淨利潤8.663.99117.23%7.820.84835.19%歸屬於母公司股東及其他權益持有者的扣非淨利潤8.209.77(16.00%)5.952.25164.48%業績亮點01. 集裝箱製造業務保持全球領先地位,業績顯著提升:受益於集運需求提升及紅海等不確定事件導致的運輸效率下降,標準乾箱銷量同比增長425.54%.上半年集裝箱製造業務營收同比提升83%至249.5億元,淨利潤同比上升66%至12.76億元02. 海工經營收入大幅增長:受益於海工裝備市場繼續恢復向好,板塊營業收入同比大幅增長89%至人民幣77.8億元,新簽訂單同比增長20.1%至17.9億美金,在手訂單同比增長20.9%至61.8億美元,其中油氣:風電:滾裝船訂單佔比約為2:1:1,淨虧損持續縮窄54%至0.84億;03. 道路運輸、能源化工液態食品兩大分部業務穩健經營:車輛業務實現收入107億元,實現淨利潤人民幣5.74億元,半掛車市場佔有率提升並保持國內第一;安瑞科營業收入同比增長6.7%至人民幣114.8億元,累計在手訂單至人民幣293.5億元,創歷史新高。香港, 2024年8月29日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 中國國際海運集裝箱(集團)股份有限公司(簡稱「中集集團」或「集團」,股份代號:000039.SZ/02039.HK)欣然公佈截至2024年6月30日止6個月(「期內」)之未經審核中期業績。中集集團管理層表示:「2024年上半年,全球商品貿易需求回升,集裝箱市場企穩回暖、能源安全及消費需求增長、全球船舶和海工市場環境持續向好,集團基於不斷夯實的全球營運平台基礎,平抑了單一地區的風險波動,實現了穩健有質發展。上半年,集團實現營業收入791億,同比提升30.61%,毛利率保持在10.73%,歸母淨利潤約人民幣8.7億,同比大幅提升117%。期內,集團集裝箱產業持續保持全球行業領先地位,道路運輸車輛、能源/化工/液態食品裝備以及海工業務也形成了較強的全球競爭力。集團國內營業收入佔比約45.55%,國外營業收入佔比約54.45%,與去年同期相比基本持平,維持較好的市場格局。」主要板塊經營表現(人民幣億元)1H2024各項指標營業收入佔總營收比重毛利佔總毛利比重毛利率淨利潤集裝箱製造249.5031.54%30.4335.85%12.20%12.76道路運輸車輛107.0013.52%15.9518.80%14.91%5.74能源、化工液態食品裝備121.2115.32%16.0118.86%13.21%2.42海洋工程77.849.84%3.894.58%4.99%(0.84)空港與物流裝備、消防與救援設備24.033.04%4.945.82%20.54%0.37物流服務140.8917.81%8.7710.34%6.23%2.04循環載具11.971.51%1.441.21%12.05%(0.49)以上主要板塊732.4392.58%81.4295.94%11.12%22.00核心業務表現在物流領域集裝箱製造方面,期內全球商品貿易需求回升,紅海事件等不確定事件導致歐線繞航,降低了集運運輸效率,集裝箱需求有所提升。集團集裝箱製造業務產銷量同比明顯增長,其中乾貨集裝箱累計銷量138.27萬TEU(去年同期:26.31萬TEU),同比增長約425.54%;冷藏箱累計銷量4.47萬TEU(去年同期:5.15萬TEU),同比下降約13.2%。期內,集團集裝箱製造業務實現營業收入人民幣249.5億元(去年同期:人民幣136.68億元),同比上升82.54%,實現淨利潤人民幣12.76億元(去年同期:人民幣7.68億元),同比上升66.25%。期內,面對集運市場運輸需求激增及紅海事件繞道導致的集裝箱週轉效率降低的問題,集團迅速行動,成功實現生產效率與交付能力的顯著提升,同時提升了整體運營效率與市場競爭力。在類似驅動因素催化下,物流服務業務方面,集團上半年多數產品業務量及盈利能力同比均有較大幅度的增長,且二季度相比一季度增長明顯。期內,物流服務業務實現營業收入人民幣140.89億元(去年同期:人民幣91.32億元),同比上漲54.28%;淨利潤為人民幣2.04億元(去年同期:人民幣0.55億元),同比上漲274.74%。上半年在多措並舉,主動應變中,集團物流服務的海運業務表現出色,在《Transprot Topic》2024年全球海運榜中,中集世聯達位列TOP13,在中國企業中排名第三。道路運輸車輛方面,中集車輛積極鍛造新質生產力,持續深化「星鏈計劃」,在上半年行業築底的背景下,迎難而上、逆勢破局,半掛車市場佔有率提升並保持國內第一。專用車方面,中集車輛繼續鞏固國內市場、開拓海外市場,同時積極研發一體化新能源產品,行業首創的頭掛一體化油電混動半掛牽引攪拌車開始小批量交付。期內中集車輛實現收入人民幣107 億元(去年同期:人民幣134.70億元),同比下降20.56%;淨利潤實現人民幣5.74億元。空港與物流裝備、消防與救援設備方面,中集天達通過整合海內外各地的生產和營銷佈局,積極推動一體化營運,從而降低整體經營成本,競爭激烈環境下仍維持自身優勢,盈利水平長期穩定增長,期內營業收入同比上升5.31%至24.03億元,淨利潤大幅提升364.81%至0.37億元。2024年上半年,旅客登機橋和消防車的驗收交付量增加,帶動空港與物流裝備、消防與救援設備兩線業務的營業收入均較去年同期上升,板塊整體利潤同比亦有增長。新簽訂單方面,空港市場需求持續恢復,國內「萬億國債」項目推動消防需求提升,整體新簽訂單保持增長。在能源領域海洋工程方面,上半年國際油價處於高位水平,促進了油氣生產平台需求的提升,持續增長的海洋作業活動推動海工裝備利用率和租金連續走高,海工裝備市場繼續恢復向好。期內,隨著海工新接訂單陸續進入建造期,集團海洋工程業務的營業收入為人民幣77.84億元(去年同期:人民幣41.19億元),同比增長88.95%。新簽訂單方面,截至6月底已生效/中標訂單同比增長20.1%至17.9億美元(去年同期:14.9億美元),包括2條FPSO船體、3條滾裝船;累計持有在手訂單價值同比增長20.9%至61.8億美元(去年同期:51.1億美元),其中油氣:風電:滾裝船訂單佔比約為2:1:1,有效平抑油氣市場的週期性波動,成功實現了戰略轉型。海工資產運營方面,集團上租平台延續高質量服務水平和上租率。在全球能源安全及消費需求背景下,海工市場保持活躍。深水平台市場受益於國際油公司持續投資開發推動,根據Rystad的預測,全球深水油氣鑽探的資本支出將同比增長10%,躍升至10多年來的最高水平金額,全球需求的提升及鑽井平台可用性的降低共同推動日費水平和利用率延續增長趨勢。期內,集團1座自升式鑽井平台Caspian Driller獲得客戶3+2年續約合同;1座中深水半潛式鑽井平台Deepsea Yantai獲得客戶續約合同,新租約較當前合同日費率提升超10%。能源、化工及液態食品裝備業務方面,期內實現營業收入人民幣121.21億元(去年同期:人民幣113.88億元),同比上升6.43%;淨利潤人民幣2.42億元(去年同期:人民幣4.35億元),同比下降44.52%。其中,安瑞科實現營業收入人民幣114.8億元(去年同期:人民幣107.6億元),同比增長6.7%,新簽訂單人民幣164億元(去年同期:人民幣126.7億元),同比增長29.5%,截至6月底在手訂單人民幣293.5億元(去年同期:人民幣206.0億元),同比大幅增長42.5%,創歷史新高。具體來看,清潔能源分部收入穩步增長,其中LNG儲運裝備、LNG車用瓶等終端運用裝備需求大幅增長,中小型液化氣船市場維持高景氣度,在氫能領域上期內成功收購北京眾聯盛核心資產,中標國內最大氨氫醇儲罐工程項目;化工環境分部罐式集裝箱全球市場份額蟬聯第一,保持發展韌性;液態食品分布緊抓國內烈酒市場成長機遇,中標多項烈酒項目。前景及未來計劃在物流領域集裝箱製造方面,根據克拉克森7月的預測,全球集裝箱貿易增速將從2023年的0.7%大幅提升至2024年的5.1%,並預計2025年集運貿易增速將繼續增長2.9%,集運市場運輸需求展望樂觀穩定。為應對不確定性事件帶來的缺箱風險,客戶備箱意願增強,疊加穩定的舊箱淘汰置換量,預計2024-2025年集裝箱新箱需求將有穩定的基本面支撐。道路運輸車輛方面,2024年下半年,中國物流運輸的需求逐步復蘇,中國半掛車行業加速轉型升級,邁向合規化、標準化、智能化、電動化的新發展階段。隨著美國降息政策確定性逐步增強,北美半掛車需求或將被釋放;隨著歐洲半掛車行業可持續發展監管趨嚴和多式聯運需求增長,需求放緩的歐洲半掛車行業或將受益。專用車行業存在預期復蘇,新能源專用車滲透率逐步提升,專用車運輸合規化進程加快推進。在能源領域能源、化工及液態食品裝備方面,高盛預測到2029年,全球對LNG的投資預計將增長50%以上,到2030年全球LNG供應量將激增80%。國內市場方面,IEA預測到2030年,中國在LNG有效合約中的份額將從2021年的12%翻番至25%左右。中集安瑞科作為清潔能源裝備先進智造龍頭企業,在LNG需求增長的驅動下,相關儲運裝備和工程業務有望持續受益,也將持續拓展東南亞、非洲、中東等海外市場的業務機會,將積極關注市場變化和機遇,深化「制儲運加用」全產業鏈佈局及一體化解決方案能力。此外,憑借多年在罐箱製造領域的生產技術和品質管理經驗,醫療設備部件業務的市場佔有率,並積極關注全球液態食品市場變化,持續關注國內烈酒等新賽道發展機遇。海洋工程方面,全較高的油價水平對油氣生產平台仍存在促進作用,海工建造市場進入上行週期的趨勢非常明顯,FPSO/FLNG市場的短期需求確定性高,長期項目儲備充足,預計未來海工製造商3-5年產能利用率將持續維持高位,中國海工企業憑借產業集群效應優勢正逐步與日韓海工企業競爭高技術門檻訂單。下半年,本集團海洋工程業務將繼續積極推進業務轉型,整合產業圖譜,以海洋油氣為基本面,逐步向新能源拓展,形成平抑週期的組合。在金融及資產管理領域中集海工資產運營管理業務方面,中集海工資產運營管理業務將繼續把握住海工市場的活躍週期,充分利用全產業鏈優勢推進市場開發,提高資產上租率,在合適的價格處置資產、回籠資金;以客戶需求為導向,提高客戶滿意度和拓展未來合作機遇;以精益管理持續強化成本管控力和核心競爭力,推動盈利能力穩健增長。集團管理層總結說:「上半年,集團通過鞏固提升已有核心業務的行業龍頭地位,並重點通過拓展多個戰略新興業務,核心業務實現了穩健優質增長,卓有成效的全球化業務佈局也有效地抵御了近年來全球市場週期波動的影響。展望下半年,集團將立足新發展階段,繼續緊跟國家戰略導向,深化落實「加快構建增長新動能,著力推動高質量發展」戰略主題,緊握新質生產力、「一帶一路」、統一大市場、科技創新、綠色發展等重要機遇,通過鞏固提升已有核心業務的行業龍頭地位,持續激活業務新價值和新動能,實現高質量增長目標。」-完-關於中國國際海運集裝箱(集團)股份有限公司中集集團是全球領先的物流及能源行業設備及解決方案供貨商,產業集群主要涵蓋物流領域及能源行業領域,龍頭市場地位持續鞏固。在物流領域,本集團仍然堅持以集裝箱製造業務為核心,孵化出道路運輸車輛業務、空港與物流裝備/消防與救援設備業務,輔之以物流服務業務及循環載具業務提供物流專業領域的產品及服務;在能源行業領域,本集團主要從能源/化工/液態食品裝備業務、海洋工程業務方面開展;同時,本集團也在不斷開發新興產業並擁有服務本集團自身的金融及資產管理業務。作為一家為全球市場服務的多元化跨國產業集團,中集在亞洲、北美、歐洲、澳洲等地區擁有300余家成員企業,集團旗下擁有3家上市公司,客戶和銷售網絡分布在全球100多個國家和地區。2023年,本集團業績實現營業收入人民幣1,278.10億元,毛利率保持在13.77%,淨利潤為人民幣18.63億元。2023年,本集團位列2023《財富》中國500強榜單第170名。如欲獲得更多信息,請瀏覽https://www.cimc.com/。 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雲頂新耀發佈2024上半年業績:收入大幅增長158%,首次實現商業化盈利

香港, 2024年8月29日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 8月28日,雲頂新耀發佈2024年度中期業績報告。報告顯示,2024年上半年公司總收入達到人民幣3.02億元,較2023年下半年大幅增長158%。運營費用占收入的比例大幅減少249%,反映出運營效率的顯著提升。非國際財務準則虧損縮減了35%,剔除非現金項目後,毛利率達到83%,實現公司歷史上的首次商業化層面盈利。同時公司現金餘額仍十分充足,達19.3億元,為未來的業務發展和持續增長提供了堅實保障。值得注意的是,在高效精幹的商業化模式指導下,雲頂新耀展現了卓越的運營表現。通過持續優化研發投入、推動核心產品銷售增長,以及組織架構的升級與整合,公司在減少虧損方面取得了顯著成效。這些因素共同助力雲頂新耀走向盈利平衡點,為未來的可持續發展奠定了堅實基礎。商業化進程取得多項創新里程碑2024年是雲頂新耀商業化的關鍵之年。在腎科領域,核心產品耐賦康®作為全球首個IgA腎病對因治療藥物,於2024年上半年在中國內地和新加坡成功商業化上市,並於中國香港獲批。公司利用傳統醫院及創新互聯網醫院線上線下相結合的方式,推動耐賦康®於2024年5月在中國內地正式商業化上市開出首張處方,且在上市後一個多月內產品銷售收入高達1.673億元。得益于高效精幹的商業化策略,公司現已基本完成耐賦康®銷售團隊的搭建,該團隊由120多名銷售代表組成,覆蓋了約500家核心醫院,占國內IgA腎病患者群體的60%以上。據悉,2024年下半年,公司將持續推動耐賦康®在中國大陸和其他亞太地區的銷售,並積極參與中國國家醫保談判,提升藥品的可負擔性和可及性。與此同時,全球首個氟環素類抗菌藥物依嘉®,作為雲頂新耀在中國的首個商業化產品,銷售增長勢頭強勁,2024年上半年實現收入1.342億元。2024年1月,依拉環素正式獲批用於中國的臨床折點,新折點的引入有望使依拉環素被更多醫生認可,並惠及更廣大的患者群體。公司將通過深入覆蓋300家核心醫院以及成功落地CSO合作模式,繼續推動依嘉®的銷售增長。此外,自身免疫疾病領域的重磅藥物曲莫德(VELSIPITY®),已在中國澳門和新加坡獲批。公司預計於2024年下半年在中國內地及中國香港遞交新藥上市申請,同期推進伊曲莫德在中國澳門商業化上市,並利用中國大灣區的優惠政策,加快中國內地患者的藥物可及性。預計到2024年底,雲頂新耀將有三款產品實現商業化上市,進一步完善差異化管線發展格局,推動公司邁向新的增長階段。擁有全球權益的產品管線不斷擴大 打造全新增長引擎進入2024年,雲頂新耀進一步升級了「雙輪驅動模式」來實施管線增長戰略,即自主研發和授權引進並進,著力推動商業化。在自主研發方面,經過臨床驗證的mRNA技術平台是雲頂新耀的核心部分。僅在三年內,公司成功實現了這一平台的本地化,並建立了內部端到端能力,用於開發和製造mRNA治療性藥物。2024年,雲頂新耀將專注于開發具有自主知識產權的突破性腫瘤治療性疫苗項目。目前,公司正在開發四個mRNA腫瘤治療性疫苗項目。其中,首個自主研發的新型mRNA個性化腫瘤治療性疫苗EVM16已於今年8月正式啟動臨床試驗,這也是EVM16的首次人體試驗。公司預計將在2025年於中美兩地遞交腫瘤相關抗原(TAA)疫苗的新藥臨床試驗申請。此外,EVER001作為雲頂新耀產品管線中又一款擁有全球權益的重磅藥物,是新一代高效的共價可逆BTK抑制劑,目前正被開發用於全球範圍內的腎病治療。公司預計將在2024年下半年公佈EVER001針對膜性腎病的1b期臨床研究頂線結果。展望未來:持續聚焦「升級、融合與轉型」2024年下半年,雲頂新耀將繼續以「升級、融合、轉型」為核心,堅持雙輪驅動模式。在堅實的合規體系基礎上,推進「親力親為、結果導向、自我驅動、務實高效」的創業文化,依託敏捷、高效的人才組織和以自我造血為主的穩健財務資本策略、積極主動的戰略BD,在研發、商業化、生產三個層面建設起戰略支撐,繼續聚焦「藍海」領域、提高運營效率、創立最佳商業化實踐。雲頂新耀執行董事兼首席執行官羅永慶表示:「雲頂新耀將通過雙輪驅動推動未來長期收入的持續增長。我們對實現全年人民幣7億元的銷售目標非常有信心,並力爭在2025年底前實現現金盈虧平衡的戰略目標。」 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

王朝酒業2024年上半年本公司所有者應佔溢利增加73%至18.5百萬港元

財務摘要 (未經審核)(港幣千元)截至六月三十日止六個月2024年2023年變動收入135,347128,168+6%毛利48,76747,212+3%本公司所有者應佔溢利18,51010,712+73%毛利率36%37%-1個百分點每股基本盈利 (港仙)1.300.90+44%香港, 2024年8月29日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 中國優質葡萄酒生產商王朝酒業集團有限公司(「王朝」或「集團」)(股份代號:00828)今日公佈截至2024年6月30日止未經審核之中期業績。2024年上半年,受惠於全國宴請聚會等新消費場景,以及集團產品和消費場景的持續創新,集團產品(尤其是中端葡萄酒產品)銷量穩步增張,收入較2023年同期增加6%至約1.35億港元,此外,集團於期內收到的政府補助增加約6.50百萬港元,2024年上半年本公司所有者應佔溢利較2023年同期顯著增長73%至18.5百萬港元,每股基本盈利約為每股1.3 港仙。期內由於整體材料成本增加,集團毛利率由去年同期的37%輕微下降至36%。集團白葡萄酒產品的銷售於期內錄得良好增長,為集團的主要收益貢獻來源。紅葡萄酒與白葡萄酒產品的銷售收入分別佔集團整體收入約45%及51%。期內,紅葡萄酒產品和白葡萄酒產品的毛利率分別為33%及41%(二零二三年上半年:分別為31%及45%)。集團持續加強於寧夏及新疆的佈局,今日上午,王朝天夏酒莊一期項目提前3個月竣工並正式投産,竣工儀式暨開榨儀式在寧夏天夏酒莊項目現場盛大舉行。該酒莊毗鄰中國優質葡萄主產區之一的寧夏賀蘭山東麓,將發展成一座集壓榨、發酵、處理、化驗及研發於一體的酒莊,年生產及加工能力為5,000噸。項目的竣工及投産將極大提高王朝優質葡萄酒産能,成爲集團長期穩定發展的新增長點,為發展注入新質生產力,是王朝公司發展歷程中的一個重要里程碑。天夏酒莊一期項目竣工儀式暨開榨儀式集團積極求新,聚焦「5+4+N產品戰略」,其中「N」代表集團推出N項需求定制,不斷開拓創新產品。期內,集團推出中高端新品-王朝甲辰龍年生肖紀念乾紅葡萄酒,將高端品質與中國生肖文化相融合,引領「國潮風」。此外,集團於今年三月在第110 屆全國糖酒商品交易會上推出新品傳承系列「續寫輝煌,傳承經典」,以及期內推出龍運系列、珍藏解百納等其他新品,以進一步完善其產品矩陣,為消費者提供多樣化的消費選擇。集團憑藉自家領先及傳承的技術,對產品的工藝、包裝設計等進行了全面升級。隨著國潮的崛起,全新升級的設計更易觸發中國消費者內心文化自信的共鳴,進一步加強王朝品牌的認知度,並吸引追求國貨及國潮的主流消費群體。除了豐富產品矩陣外,集團正在加速創新消費場景,提升及強化葡萄酒文化體驗。於今年六月,王朝星空酒吧於王朝基地天津的梅江正式開業。星空酒吧是王朝精心設計的線下快閃酒吧,旨在創新產品體驗形式,滿足多元消費需求,打造國民消費新場景。其致力於使消費者感受到品牌溫暖及認同品牌價值,從而用創新圈粉更多的消費者。期內,集團通過線上渠道,持續打造「王朝小酒館」,在王朝酒業微信公眾號打造系列產品推介稿件,利用新媒體形式,推廣王朝各大主流產品。結合夜市的環境,拓展葡萄酒多種飲用場景,推廣王朝年輕化產品。此外,集團透過於中國的現有分銷網絡,銷售主要進口自法國酒莊葡萄酒及其他外國品牌葡萄酒,以帶入傳統「舊世界」及「新世界」品種,迎合部份偏愛外國高檔葡萄酒口味之市場。電商銷售方面,集團的電商團隊於傳統電商平台全面運營在線商店銷售產品,例如京東商城、天貓商城及拼多多,以及通過興趣電商平台(包括小紅書app、快手app 及抖音app)全面創新品牌、品類、業務體系、流程和模式。該等努力將促進集團的自主品牌傳播,使其可繼續獲得主流消費群體和圈子的關注,並提高集團面向年輕消費者的產品的有效市場滲透率。同時,電商團隊積極培養電商直播人才,以進一步擴大其銷售渠道及建立新客戶群。集團繼續為改善網上銷售渠道投入資源,優化在線商店界面,以捕捉中國客戶消費行為的變化,並積極通過直播或廣播等電商渠道推廣電商平台上的獨家產品系列。王朝主席萬守朋先生總結︰「展望二零二四年下半年,集團將持續加強於寧夏及新疆的佈局,以獲取優質葡萄及葡萄汁供應,寧夏天夏酒莊一期項目已經竣工並投產,該酒莊將成為集團新的長期穩定經濟增長點,有助於王朝葡萄酒的區域佈局,符合中國葡萄酒行業發展的整體規劃及行業規劃。董事會目前對二零二四年下半年的業務展望仍持審慎態度。且在國家促進國內消費的大趨勢下,集團將繼續通過產品類別和消費場景的創新,積極拓展營銷新局面,並開展異業合作,以提升銷量,符合國家致力於促進國內消費的方向。」– 完 –關於王朝酒業集團有限公司王朝酒業集團有限公司於2005年1月26日在香港聯合交易所有限公司主板上市,股份代號00828。成立於1980年,王朝爲中國優質葡萄酒生産商,主要生産及銷售「王朝」商標的葡萄酒産品,是中國第一家中外合資的釀酒企業,主要股東包括天津食品集團有限公司及法國葡萄酒巨頭人頭馬集團。集團產銷葡萄酒產品系列超過100種,及引入進口葡萄酒產品,為國內各消費層提供高質素及物超所值的葡萄酒。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

萬利集團拓展全球港口覆蓋至超過60個港口

香港, 2024年8月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 萬利集團(以下簡稱「萬利」或「集團」)之上市實體CBL International Limited(以下簡稱「公司」或「CBL」)(美國納斯達克交易所代碼:BANL),亞太地區知名的船舶燃油供應公司今日欣然宣布,其全球港口覆蓋範圍已擴展至4大洲的14個國家和地區超過60個港口。這一重大里程碑突顯了萬利致力於擴大其全球業務網絡及打入新市場的決心,體現了集團不斷努力開拓新的服務港口,並提高為現有和新客戶的服務覆蓋範圍。萬利的服務網絡覆蓋比利時、中國、香港、印度、日本、韓國、馬來西亞、毛里裘斯、巴拿馬、新加坡、台灣、泰國、土耳其和越南;標誌著萬利自2023年3月在納斯達克上市,增加其港口覆蓋範圍達70%,表明萬利在船舶燃油供應行業中已成為重要的一員。萬利的戰略足跡現已覆蓋2023 年全球吞吐量前十個集裝箱港口中的其中九個,鞏固了集團在主要海運樞紐的主導地位。鑒於亞太地區佔全球集裝箱港口吞吐量的70%,萬利持續在這一關鍵地區鞏固其立足點,同時在歐洲及其他地區發展及擴大業務布局。在國際法規,如歐盟FuelEU Maritime法案和國際海事組織(IMO)的「船舶溫室氣體减排戰略」的大力驅動下,集團已做好全面準備以滿足客戶對綠色燃料的需求。自2023年,萬利獲得ISCC EU和ISCC Plus認證以滿足最新的法規要求。作為在主要港口提供穩定生物燃料供應的供應商先驅之一,萬利在生物燃料供應服務方面的近期關鍵里程碑包括:● 2023年7月14日:開始在香港供應生物燃料。● 2023年9月5日:首次出口生物燃料至中國。● 2024年3月15日:在中國廣州開始供應生物燃料。● 2024年4月13日:在中國深圳(鹽田)供應生物燃料。● 2024年6月28日:在馬來西亞巴生港進行首次生物燃料供應。根據BIMCO的數據,集裝箱海運市場吞吐量的增長超出預期,預計2024年集裝箱吞吐量將增長5 至 6%,而2025年將增長 3至4%。萬利已提前做好充分準備把握這個機遇,繼續為客戶提供關鍵的加注服務,支持全球集裝箱營運商的高效和盈利經營。「自從萬利在美國納斯達克上市以來,我們在拓展港口覆蓋範圍和增强供應網絡方面取得了顯著進展,以滿足我們的國際集裝箱營運商客戶日益增長的需求。」萬利集團主席兼行政總裁謝威廉先生表示,「我們在愛爾蘭設立了新的據點,將業務擴展至歐洲市場,突顯了我們致力於發展綠色船用燃料業務的決心,這對於實現我們的長期可持續發展目標至關重要。」關於萬利集團萬利集團成立於 2015 年,以CBL International Limited(納斯達克:BANL)在納斯達克股票市場上市。集團成立至今,一直致力於為船東客戶提供一站式船舶燃油供應服務。截至2024年8月28日,集團船舶燃油供應服務主要遍布比利時、中國、香港、印度、日本、韓國、馬來西亞、毛里裘斯、巴拿馬、新加坡、台灣、泰國、土耳其和越南,共覆蓋超過60個港口。集團積極推動替代燃料,並已取得ISCC EU和ISCC Plus認證。如欲瞭解更多資訊,請到集團網站 https://www.banle-intl.com 瀏覽。前瞻性信息和聲明本公吿中的某些陳述並非歷史事實,而是前瞻性陳述。前瞻性陳述一般使用「相信」、「可能」、「可以」、「將要」、「估計」、「繼續」、「預期」、「打算」、「期望」、「計劃」、「應該」、「將會」、「規劃」、「未來」、「展望」、「潜力」、「預測」等類似詞語來預測或表達未來事件或趨勢或不屬於歷史事項的陳述,但不使用這些詞語並不意味著陳述並非前瞻性。這些前瞻性陳述包括但不限於對其他績效指標的估計和預測,以及對市場機會的預測。這些信息涉及已知和未知的風險和不確定性,並基於各種假設(無論本新聞稿中是否指明)以及BANL管理層的當前預期,而非對實際業績的預測。這些前瞻性陳述僅供幫助目的,不得被任何投資者作為且不得被依賴為對事實或可能性的擔保、保證、預測或確鑿陳述。實際事件和情況難以或不可能預測,也會與假設不同。許多實際事件和情況不在BANL的控制範圍內。一些重要因素可能導致實際結果與任何前瞻性陳述存在實質性差異,包括國內外商業、市場、金融、政治和法律環境的變化。公司沒有義務公開更新或修改任何前瞻性陳述來反映隨後發生的事件或情況或預期的變化,法律可能要求者除外。儘管公司認為該等前瞻性陳述中表達的預期合理,但不能向您保證此類預期最終正確無誤。公司提醒投資者實際結果可能與預期結果存在重大差異,並鼓勵投資者細閱公司的注冊聲明和向SEC提交的其他文件所載可能影響其未來業績的其他因素。如需更多信息,請聯繫:CBL International Limited電郵:investors@banle-intl.com縱橫財經公關顧問有限公司鄭松雪             電話:(852) 2864 4834歐陽蔚雯           電話:(852) 2114 4913電郵:sprg_cbl@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

雲康集團2024年中期收益達約人民幣3.80億元

香港, 2024年8月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 領先的中國醫學運營服務應供商雲康集團有限公司(「雲康」或「集團」;股份代號:2325)公佈截至2024年6月30日止(「報告期」)之中期業績。2024上半年,集團繼續深入執行「深度服務、精益運營」的總體經營方針,一方面持續深化醫聯體診斷檢測服務模式、快速複製醫檢聯合創新平台,打造創新醫療中心新模式,聚焦「AI+醫療」,在產品創新和模式創新方面成效明顯,推動行業高質發展;另一方面,以快速發展的數字化技術為抓手,堅持降本增效,持續打造精益化運營能力。報告期内,由於宏觀環境帶來的挑戰、醫療服務市場深度改革及市場競爭激烈,令集團短期業績未達預期,錄得總體收益人民幣379.9百萬元。其中,為醫聯體提供的診斷檢測服務、診斷外包服務及為非醫療機構提供的診斷檢測服務分別錄得人民幣182.3百萬元、179.6百萬元及18.1百萬元。若撇除2023年初全國階段性檢測篩查收入的影響,集團為醫聯體提供的診斷檢測服務板塊持續保持高質量增長,貢獻約48.0%的收益,為集團第一大收益來源。集團毛利為人民幣128.2百萬元,公司擁有人應佔期內虧損為人民幣126.1百萬元。醫聯體診斷檢測創新模式成效顯著,深度服務賦能醫院發展得益於國家利好政策持續加碼,醫聯體市場需求逐步釋放。憑藉在區域醫聯體建設中專業化、標準化、數智化的整體解決方案優勢,集團創新的業務模式——為醫聯體提供的診斷檢測服務多年來持續保持高質量健康發展。於報告期末,集團已成功為來自全國逾430個醫聯體現場診斷中心的逾1,500家醫聯體合作醫療機構提供診斷專業服務,並打造多個典型標桿共建項目,助力醫聯體建設快速發展。除開拓醫聯體共建客戶,集團亦重視存量客戶的深耕及精益化運營,不僅提供「3+1」腫瘤、感染、遺傳及生殖+精準醫學的技術體系支撐,還提供深度服務體系的支持,以深度服務更好地賦能醫院的需求和長期發展。以疾病和臨床為導向,持續增強產品競爭力集團始終秉持以「疾病和臨床」為導向的服務理念,構建了包括PCR、蛋白質高通量測序、基因芯片、分子診斷、細胞遺傳、數字遠程病理以及超微病理在內的一系列高新技術平台,可提供逾3,500類檢測項目,年檢測標本量超千萬例,並針對不同區域、不同類別醫療機構的臨床應用場景,開發出多樣化、有針對性的解決方案與服務。近年集團在產品研發上不斷加大投入,在2024年上半年,集團推出逾500項新檢測項目,項目上創新速度遠超同行水平。報告期內推出、以臨床需求為核心的新項目包括以干血斑維D、過敏基因V2.0、泌尿及真菌tNGS等為代表的12個重點特色產品,以及呼吸道158種病原體靶向測序、265種常見病原體靶向測序、腸道菌群檢測(16srDNA測序)、先天性腎上腺皮質增生症(CAH)基因檢測(三代測序)、耳聾基因篩查(321位點)等新項目,獲得市場廣泛認可。醫檢聯合創新平台快速複製,產品創新+模式創新迎成果豐收期集團首創的「醫檢聯合創新平台」現已成功開發出針對呼吸道感染、中樞神經系統感染等多領域的不同感染症候群檢測產品。報告期內,集團持續深化與廣東省人民醫院等已簽約的多家頂級醫院合作,不斷研發新產品新技術並向市場進行推廣,受到了臨床的廣泛好評。同時,集團非常重視醫檢聯合創新平台的持續開拓工作,截止目前已經與數十家國內頂級醫療機構開展此創新模式合作,通過充分發揮龍頭醫院技術引領優勢,以及集團在前沿生物技術、AI、雲計算、大數據等先進數字技術等方面的平台基礎和創新整合優勢,共同探索各臨床專科領域的科研及成果轉化。報告期內,基於醫檢聯合創新平台研發的創新產品無論在檢測量及檢測收益上均已超過上年全年水平,為集團長期高質量增長注入新動能。打造創新醫療中心新模式,驅動醫療科技產業發展在醫療科技產業創新方面,集團聯合各方合作夥伴,以政策引領、臨床發端、技術突破、產業服務和應用推廣為主線,探索出與醫學院校、地方政府、醫療機構聯合創新合作的新模式。於報告期後,集團已與溫州市甌海區人民政府、溫州醫科大學簽署戰略合作協議,未來多方將圍繞生物醫藥產業的核心領域,有序推進聯合創新轉化平台、公共服務平台、醫療大數據研究平台、區域診斷共享中心及創新人才實訓基地等多個關鍵項目的建設,以促進科研成果的快速轉化與產業化應用。集團將全力支持溫州醫科大學及其附屬醫院,促進科研成果轉化為實際應用,加強臨床學科和優勢專科的發展,提升區域醫療水平。聚焦「AI+醫療」,賦能行業高質發展集團不斷完善自身醫學檢驗技術研發及數字化應用,深入探索遠程病理、數字病理、AI等前沿醫學領域,打造「AI+醫療」的專業服務平台,結合集團十大數字「雲」運營系統,幫助合作醫院實現遠程指導、會診、培訓等服務,加速醫聯體內信息互聯互通。於報告期末,由集團自主研發、擁有全部知識產權的數字化IT平台——遠程病理會診平台可涵蓋逾600個醫學檢測項目,已為近300家醫療機構提供標準化、智能化的專業病理技術服務,是目前國內技術領先、接入醫院最多的遠程病理平台之一,協助全國範圍內的醫療機構提升檢驗質量和診斷效率。在AI輔助診斷應用上,集團堅持「成熟一個引進一個」的策略,成功引進了病理DNA多倍體AI輔助診斷、宮頸液基細胞AI輔助診斷、染色體AI分析等項目,診斷效率大幅提升。此外,集團還通過病理AI輔助診斷與遠程病理診斷平台的完美結合,實現了「AI初篩,病理醫生覆核」人機遠程模式的升級,閱片效率得到顯著提升。精益運營,降本增效,提升運營效率報告期內,集團推出強健工程二期項目,旨在繼續深化一期項目成果,夯實集團精益運營管理基礎,通過極致經營成本,優化運營平台,進一步提高集團資源使用效率,降本增效。經集團上下的堅持和努力,強健工程二期已取得多個成效,包括完善運營相關的各項規則制度建設,優化核心經營管理流程,進一步規範流程監督機制,提高監察效率;以集團「雲」系統為支撐,通過IT化手段建立結構化運營數據支持體系;以及通過精益管理,從營銷、實驗室、供應鏈、物流、人力等企業運營各個維度,全面降本增效,相關成效將會在今年下半年集中顯現。未来,集團將在「深度服務、精益運營」的經營宗旨的指引下,繼續秉承創新驅動、服務至上的理念,依託強大的技術研發能力和深厚的行業資源積累,積極推動醫療健康領域的新質生產力發展,賦能醫聯體建設和公共衛生服務體系升級,同時,集團將矢志不渝地深化客戶深度服務、推進精益運營管理和數字化賦能,順應國家政策方向,把握醫療檢測服務市場的黃金發展機遇,為大眾提供更為優質、更加高效、更為精準、更具競爭力的診斷檢測產品和服務,從而為「健康中國2030」宏偉藍圖的實現貢獻雲康力量。                                           – 完 –雲康集团有限公司(股份代號:2325)雲康集团是中國領先的醫學運營服務提供商,早於2008年雲康便開始面向各級醫療機構提供標準化的醫療診斷服務,通過利用自身專業的診斷能力以及覆蓋全國的醫聯體服務網絡,逐漸發展成為醫學運營服務的領先平台。雲康也是中國領先的醫聯體診斷服務供應商,提供涵蓋醫聯體診斷及診斷外包的全方位醫療健康服務。雲康向中國醫聯體內的合作醫院提供診斷檢測服務,通過現場診斷中心協助其提升臨床診斷能力。迄今為止,雲康已成功為來自全國逾430個醫聯體提供專業服務,截至2024年6月30日,雲康合作的醫院分佈於中國31個省市。新聞垂詢雲康集團有限公司電郵:ir@yunkanghealth.com網頁:www.yunkanghealth.com Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

IGG集團:Viking Rise與APP業務季度流水齊創新高

IGG集團2024中期業績摘要及下半年展望:- 上半年,集團兩款重磅遊戲-《Doomsday: Last Survivors》與《Viking Rise》穩步增長,APP業務[1]持續攀高,分別貢獻約當5億港元,3億港元及4億港元量級之營收,推動集團中期合併收入同比增長9%至27.4億港元,實現多元化增長。- 經典產品《王國紀元》上線八年,本期間為集團貢獻13.4億港元收入。- 利潤方面,集團自2023年扭虧盈利7,300萬港元後,今年上半年利潤倍增,實現盈利3.3億港元。其中,主營業務盈利逾3.5億港元。投資業務受公允價值變動影響,本期微幅虧損約0.25億港元。- 董事會宣派2024年度中期股息每股普通股8.5港仙,約佔2024年上半年溢利的30%。回購方面,集團上半年累計回購金額近3,300萬港元。集團上半年宣派股息及回購金額合計約佔2024年中期利潤的40%。- 邁入下半年,《Viking Rise》與APP業務有望續創新高,近两个月的單月流水分別突破8,000萬港元與1.2億港元 。隨著核心遊戲與APP業務穩步拓展,集團業務有望實現長期穩健盈利。香港, 2024年8月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 全球領先的手機遊戲與移動應用開發商及營運商IGG Inc  (「IGG」,或「集團」,股份代號:799.HK)欣然宣佈集團截至2024年6月30日止之未經審計半年度綜合業績。集團於2023年成功扭虧為盈後,2024年繼續朝著「盈利中增長」的方向穩健發展。營收方面,得益於兩款策略大作—《Doomsday: Last Survivors》與《Viking Rise》的新銳發展,以及APP業務的亮麗表現,集團中期收入同比增長9%至27.4億港元。集團經典產品《王國紀元》上線八年,為集團貢獻13.4億港元收入。期內,《Doomsday: Last Survivors》與《Viking Rise》分別貢獻約5億港元及3億港元收入,接力《王國紀元》,成為集團增長新動力。APP業務方面, 今年初完成業務轉型後,收入迅速恢復增長,並再創新高,期內為集團貢獻了4億營收,約佔集團收入15%,成為集團多元增長新引擎。收入區域分佈方面,來自亞洲、歐洲及北美市場的收入分別佔集團收入的41%、34%及21%。集團利潤方面,得益於前述業務的貢獻,各項資源的持續優化以及AI技術的深度應用,集團2024年上半年大幅盈利3.3億港元,續寫盈利增長篇章。其中,主營業務上半年盈利逾3.5億港元,投資業務受投資標的公允價值變動影響,本期微幅虧損約0.25億港元。截至2024年6月30日,本集團以23種不同語言版本向全球發行手遊產品,擁有來自於全球200多個國家和地區的遊戲總用戶數約14.5億,遊戲月活躍用戶1,700萬。集團首款維京題材策略新作《Viking Rise》於2022年末上線後,好評不斷。上半年,集團不斷豐富產品內容,在遊戲內增添社交玩法,副本元素、公會戰等。推廣方面,集團邀請「世界大力士冠軍」及經典美劇演員--Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson,作為《Viking Rise》新版本體驗先鋒官。此外,更與米高梅旗下熱播劇《維京傳奇》及其衍生劇《維京傳奇:英靈神殿》展開IP聯動,成功破圈,備受3,000多萬玩家喜愛。近期,集團展開加量推廣,遊戲八月流水有望突破8,000萬港元,新高可期。集團末日題材策略大作《Doomsday: Last Survivors》上線後,集團持續延伸策略玩法,不僅融合了MOBA(「多人在線戰鬥競技遊戲」)與生存競賽等元素,今年更重磅發布全新聯盟對戰--「原點戰役」,全面提升了玩家的戰鬥體驗,推升遊戲月均流水達8,600萬港元。期間推廣方面,《Doomsday: Last Survivors》與格鬥遊戲界的知名IP「拳皇’97」[2]開啟海外全地區聯動,並與《王國紀元》共同舉辦了首個全球SLG線下電競賽,創新手法轟動業界。本集團金牌手遊《王國紀元》作為首款匯集跨平台、多語種、全球玩家即時互動等極具創新玩法的經典遊戲,上線多年,仍深受玩家喜愛,並持續貢獻穩健收益,獲譽「長青遊戲」[3]。截至2024年6月30日,全球註冊用戶達7.1億,月活躍用戶保持950萬水平。期間推廣方面,集團在遊戲內推出創新公會戰--「聯盟遠征」,並攜手意大利超級跑車品牌-「PAGANI」、知名電影「史瑞克」、「哥吉拉與金剛:新帝國」、以及格鬥遊戲「拳皇15」展開IP聯動[4],帶給玩家全新的遊戲體驗。APP業務方面,自今年初完成業務轉型後,流水與用戶雙雙回升,並締造新高。期內,APP業務月流水一舉突破1億港元,上半年貢獻營收4億港元,佔集團收入15%,成為集團多元化增長新動力。截至2024年6月30日,APP業務月活躍用戶逾4,100萬。拓展方面,集團致力打造多元化產品矩陣,發揮APP業務平台化效應,推動七月流水攀升至1.2億港元。股東回饋方面,集團常年通過回購與股息方式回報股東。期內,集團回購近1,000萬股,回購金額近3,300萬港元,約占中期利潤的10%。此外,董事會宣派2024年度中期股息每股普通股8.5港仙,約佔2024年上半年溢利的30%。集團上半年宣派股息及回購金額合計約佔2024年中期利潤的40%。邁入下半年,集團秉持長線運營理念,推動核心遊戲及APP業務流水穩步增長;同時,集團持續優化成本,深度應用「人工智能生成內容」(「AIGC」)技術,增強盈利能力。隨著《Viking Rise》的加量推廣,以及APP業務的持續攀升,雙輪驅動IGG流水向上突破,集團業務有望實現長期穩健盈利。秉承「與時俱進,不忘初心」的企業文化,IGG將不斷深化為全球市場的研發及運營,砥礪奮進,破浪向前,繼續為移動互聯網世界打造匠心之作。[1] 集團移動應用(簡稱「APP業務」)[2] 格鬥遊戲「拳皇’97」英文名為“THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’97”。[3] 來源:第三方機構Sensor Tower發布的《2023年全球年收入超1億美元的長青手遊特徵與趨勢》報告[4] 電影「史瑞克」英文名為“Shrek”,電影「哥吉拉與金剛:新帝國」英文名為“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire”,以及對戰格鬥遊戲「拳皇15」英文名為“THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV”。-  完  -關於IGG IncIGG集團創立於2006年,是一家全球領先的手機遊戲及移動應用開發商及營運商,總部設在新加坡,於美國、中國、加拿大、日本、韓國、泰國、菲律賓、印尼、巴西、土耳其、意大利及西班牙等地區設有分支機構。IGG爲世界各地的用戶提供多語言、多類型的精品遊戲。除Apple、Google和Meta等主要合作夥伴外,集團已與全球逾百家國際平台、廣告商及供應商夥伴佈建長期合作關係。IGG最受歡迎的遊戲包括《王國紀元》、《Doomsday: Last Survivors》、《Viking Rise》、《城堡爭霸》、《時光公主》等。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Sunshine Insurance Announces 2024 Interim Results

2024 Interim Results Highlights:- GWPs increased by 12.8% YoY to RMB76.46 billion;- Insurance revenue increased by 4.4% to RMB31.49 billion;- Net profit attributable to equity owners of the parent increased by 8.6% to RMB3.14 billion;- Embedded value was RMB112.64 billion, up 8.2% from the end of last year on a comparable basis;- The annualised comprehensive investment yield was 7.2% and the annualised total investment yield was 3.6%;- As of the end of June 2024, the number of active customers was approximately 30.784 million.HONG KONG, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sunshine Insurance Group Company Limited (“Sunshine Insurance” or the “Company”, and its subsidiaries collectively the “Group”; Stock code: 6963.HK) announces the unaudited interim results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) for the six months ended 30 June 2024.In the first half of 2024, China’s national economy operated in overall stability, achieving progress amid stability. New growth drivers accelerated, and high-quality development gained new strides. The insurance industry, as an important part of the economic system, exhibited a positive development trend, with supply and demand driving the continuous growth of market size. As the only listed traditional insurance company among the 205 mainland insurance companies established in this century, the Group seized the opportunities arising from economic improvement and the increasing demand for insurance. The Group promoted steady growth across various businesses, continuously enhanced its value creation capability and maintained a good development momentum. During the Reporting Period, the gross written premiums of the Group were RMB76.46 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.8%, and the insurance revenue reached RMB31.49 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.4%. The net profit attributable to equity owners of the parent was RMB3.14 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 8.6%. The embedded value of the Group was RMB112.64 billion, up 8.2% from the end of the previous year. The annualised total investment yield of 3.6% and annualised comprehensive investment yield of 7.2%. As of the end of June 2024, the Group’s active customers were 30.784 million.The further consolidation of core business realized the leap in its value creation capabilityIn the first half of 2024, the Group firmly adhered to the path of high-quality development and high-value growth, and continued to promote the “New Sunshine Strategy” with “Technological Sunshine”, “Valuable Sunshine” and “Caring Sunshine” as the core. It created the unique core competitiveness of Sunshine through model innovation. As a result, the operating results achieved steady growth, the value creation capability saw a leap, the core competence of the main business of insurance has been further stabilized and enhanced, and the overall market competitiveness of the Group has been effectively improved.In terms of life insurance business, Sunshine Life kept pursuing value-oriented development, steadily implemented the strategy of “New Sunshine”, thereby continuously consolidating the advantage of diversified channel development and achieving initial efforts in the transformation and development of sales-force. Meanwhile, Sunshine Life strengthened the linkage between assets and liabilities, while it also upgraded and optimized product and service system. The operation showed a positive momentum of “steady improvement” and “improving quality while maintaining stability”. During the Reporting Period, GWPs reached RMB51.76 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12.9%; the value of new business was RMB3.75 billion, a year-on-year increase of 39.9%; the GWPs from the individual insurance channel amounted to RMB13.69 billion, a year-on-year growth of 25.5%, of which, FYRPs amounted to RMB3.58 billion, a year-on-year growth of 18.5%; In terms of worksite marketing, FYRPs increased by 42.7% year-on-year. The synergistic development of multiple channels has resulted in rapid growth in overall value, a steady recovery in effective manpower and a sustained increase in agent productivity.In terms of property and casualty insurance business, Sunshine P&C adhered to the development concept of “seeking progress amidst quality”, and solidly pushed forward the implementation of the “New Sunshine” strategy, and continuously consolidated a solid foundation for high-quality development. During the Reporting Period, Sunshine P&C achieved the stable growth of business, continued to optimized its business structure and maintained a good quality. The original premium income (OPI) was RMB24.65 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.4%; the proportion of non-automobile insurance premiums was 46.1%, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.8 percentage points; the proportion of personal vehicle premiums to the automobile insurance was 62.4%, representing a year-on-year increase of 1.5 percentage points. The underwriting combined ratio was 99.1% and the underwriting profit was RMB0.2 billion.In terms of asset management, the Group upholds the philosophy of long-term value investment, and continuously optimizes the asset-liability management system. By harnessing the full-range investment qualifications and diversified investment capabilities, the Company maintains a clear strategic focus to develop the strategic asset allocation. Furthermore, it keeps enhancing its investment research capacity and carry out tactical asset allocation scientifically and flexibly under the premise of strictly managing investment risks, to create long-term, stable, and sustainable investment performance for insurance funds. During the Reporting Period, the Group’s investment performance remained stable. And achieved total investment income of RMB8.33 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 8.2%, with annualised total investment yield of 3.6% and annualised comprehensive investment yield of 7.2%.The digital transformation continued to be deepened with customer experience and operational efficiency improved consistentlyTechnology is a key force in promoting the development of the financial industry and an important source of power for economic development. During the Reporting Period, in order to improve customer experience, improve operational efficiency and management, the Company made great efforts on “artificial intelligence+”, achieved breakthroughs in AI applications in key areas, and continued to deepen its digital transformation.In terms of sales support, it optimized and upgraded the property and casualty insurance as well as life insurance sales management platform. The property insurance set up a fully online closed-loop process for main non-automobile products from quotes to issuance, improved the digital closed-loop of marketing activities and empowered the per capita productivity improvement and efficiency. The life insurance “Know Your Insurance ” assisted agents in providing customers with coverage planning and product recommendations. In terms of customer service, the Group continuously improved its online customer service platform. The online rate of property insurance value-added service reached 96.3%. The online rate of life insurance preservation services was 96.4%. In terms of management empowerment, the Group built an intelligent risk control system across the Group, improved “non-automobile data mortality table ” system with regard to property and casualty insurance, and improved non-automobile insurance risk pricing capabilities; with regard to the life insurance, the Group created a total of 354 online risk monitoring indicators, which effectively prevented risks.Furthermore, the Group strengthened the availability of AI data and the construction of the Sunshine Zhengyan big model, which has been further applied in customer service, intelligent claims settlement, smart office and other scenarios. Customer service robots provided customers with services such as policy search, automobile insurance claims reporting, and life insurance follow-ups, achieving a customer satisfaction rate of 90.2% on non-human service. The usage rate of the document classification and visual injury identification functions for smart claims in personal injury assessments within property insurance exceeded 80%, with a document classification accuracy rate of 95.6%. The Sunshine Office GPT has been used a total of 1.02 million times, covering 84% of employees.The “Caring Sunshine” strategy further advanced and customer-centric mindset has been effectively implemented“All for customers” is the business value upheld by Sunshine Insurance, and it is also the starting point of creating the “Caring Sunshine” strategy. In order to further promote the “Caring Sunshine” strategy, in the first half of 2024, Sunshine Life continued to promote the “Matrix Plan” with focus on the “three/five/seven ” product system, and to enrich the connotation of the “three/five/seven ” product system, continuously meeting the needs for insurance products in customers’ different life stages. In terms of health protection, the Group launched the exclusive term critical illness insurance for children, the high-end accident medical insurance for children and the maternal and child medical insurance to meet the health protection needs of specific groups of customers’ families and further expand the coverage of customers. In terms of aged care and wealth inheritance, the Group accelerated the layout of participating insurance products to meet customers’ differentiated savings needs. In terms of products supported by national policy, the Group enriched the supply of products such as tax-advantaged health insurance and personal pension, and promoted the policy-oriented commercial insurance to benefit more customers.Furthermore, Sunshine Life continued to strengthen the construction of “Caring Sunshine” service system. The Group improved the service design capability from the customers’ perspective, and met the core service needs of customers. Meanwhile, in terms of service management, the Group continuously improved the efficiency of customer service, for example, promoting the service mechanism of “listening to customers”, expanded and upgraded the “customer experience officer” team, and continuously improved the capability to provide straight-through services to customers.Sunshine P&C continues to deepen the research on customer needs, and is committed to establishing a convenient customer service system and practicing the service motto of “making services the reason for customers to choose Sunshine”. In terms of individual customers, the Group continued to deepen the customer-segmented differentiated business management system and continuously provided customers with a richer differentiated product portfolio and personalized service experience to further enhance customer stickiness. In the first half of 2024, the renewal rate of personal vehicle insurance customers was 64.2%, representing continuous year-on-year increase. The proportion of non-automobile insurance products purchased by individual auto insurance customers reached 55.5%, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.6 percentage points. In terms of group customers, the Group continued to promote the implementation of the “Partnership Action” risk management service. In the first half of 2024, the Group provided technology-based loss mitigation and professional risk consulting services to 8,595 corporate customers and upgraded and created a full-scale risk management service model of “insurance + technology + service” to assist customers in improving their capabilities of risk management.Actively practiced sustainable development and fully supported real economy and green transformationActively pursuing sustainable development and earnestly fulfilling social responsibilities are the core values of an enterprise and the key to its long-term development. In the first half of 2024, the Group took an active part in serving national strategies, continuously enhanced its support for the real economy in quality and efficiency, provided a total of RMB50.4 trillion of risk protection for the real economy, and offered more than RMB420 billion of financial support. Particularly, the Group provided risk protection of nearly RMB220 billion to approximately 18,000 micro and small enterprises; the Group offered agriculture risk protection of RMB35.3 billion, paid out claims of RMB150 million and benefited approximately 44,000 rural households; the Group provided risk protection of RMB60.2 billion for 331 “Belt and Road” projects, involving 67 countries in “Belt and Road” construction; the Group provided risk protection of approximately RMB32.6 billion for 406 sci-tech enterprises.In the meanwhile, the Group was contributing to the green transformation and the realisation of harmonious coexistence, and continued to enrich its green insurance product and service system. In the first half of 2024, the Group provided nearly RMB8 trillion of green insurance protection for 1.22 million enterprises and individuals and offered claims support of approximately RMB2.3 billion. The Group actively responded to climate change to enhance its climate resistance. At the same time, the Group continuously improved its sustainable investment framework and policies. As of the end of June 2024, the balance of sustainable investments nearly reached RMB55 billion, of which green investment exceeded RMB19 billion.In addition, the Group actively fulfilled its social responsibilities and participated in public the welfare. The Group gave full play to the advantages of the main business of insurance and medical resources, and actively organized and participated in various public the welfare activities in the fields of helping the student and helping the elderly. As of the end of June 2024, Sunshine Insurance built 74 “BoAi” schools in 24 provinces across the country and trained a total of 20,397 rural doctors through the “Plan to Promote Competence of 10,000 Rural Doctors”. The Group sincerely cared for employees and their families, with an accumulated amount of RMB540 million parent-supporting subsidies granted to a total of 44,182 employees.With its strong comprehensive strength and positive development momentum, on 16 August, Hang Seng Indexes Company announced its latest quarterly review results, and the Group was successfully included in the HSMSI. This change will be implemented after the market close on 6 September, 2024, and will take effect on 9 September, 2024. According to a research report by CICC, Sunshine Insurance Group is expected to be included in the Hong Kong Stock Connect due to its adherence to high standards and outstanding operating performance.Being included in the HSCI marks a significant milestone. On one hand, it represents market recognition of Sunshine Insurance’s performance and development potential, helping to enhance the Group’s visibility in the capital markets and insurance sector. On the other hand, based on its solid fundamentals, it will attract more investors to increase their allocation to the Group’s stock, thereby improving trading liquidity.In the second half of 2024, China will further deepen the reform through focusing on promoting a Chinese path to modernization and thoroughly explore domestic demand potential. Therefore, the economy is expected to show a sustained recovery and positive trend. In the long run, the general trend of long-term positive development of China’s economy has not changed, and the insurance industry is ushering in historic opportunities for high-quality development and will play an irreplaceable and important role.Looking ahead, the Group will adhere to its founding aspiration of “establishing a respected century-old enterprise” and maintain its focus on core business areas. The Group steadfastly promote the “New Sunshine Strategy”, align with national policy directions and industry development trends, and actively make efforts on the five aspects including scientific and technological finance, green finance, inclusive finance, elderly care finance and digital finance. By precisely serving national strategies, supporting the real economy, and ensuring social the well-being, the Group will efficiently leverage its professional insurance advantages. It will continuously enhance Sunshine’s core competitiveness, advance high-quality development, and achieve high-value growth, injecting wisdom and vitality into the creation of a grand blueprint for a strong financial nation and the high-quality development of the financial industry.— End —About Sunshine Insurance Group Company LimitedSunshine Insurance Group Company Limited is a fast-growing private insurance service group in China. Since its establishment, the Group has prioritized value creation as its core business, dedicated to providing clients with professional risk protection and comprehensive service solutions. The Group carries out life and health insurance business through Sunshine Life, property and casualty insurance business through Sunshine P&C, and manages insurance funds through Sunshine AMC. As of 30 June 2024, the Group has been ranked among the top 500 Chinese enterprises by the China Enterprise Confederation for 13 consecutive years, entitled as one of the “Top 500 Valuable Brands in China” by the World Brand Lab for 13 consecutive years, and is also one of the five insurance companies in China that have been recognized as the well-known trademark in China and selected by Brand Finance as one of “Top 100 Most Valuable Insurance Brands”. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

光大環境發2024中期業績,業務版圖再拓展

香港, 2024年8月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 中國環保行業龍頭中國光大環境(集團)有限公司(257.HK)(下稱「光大環境」或「公司」)日前發佈2024年度上半年業績(含附屬公司),公司繼續圍繞固廢、泛水和清潔能源三大領域,堅定實施「固本拓新」策略,進一步落實「輕重並舉」多元業務佈局,積極強化產業鏈延伸和協同業務發展,市場拓展突破連連,行業地位穩固。截至2024年6月30日,業務分佈已拓展至國內26個省(市)、自治區及特別行政區,海外市場佈局德國、波蘭、越南和毛里求斯;投資落實的環保項目共600個,總投資額約人民幣1,623億元;新承接的輕資產項目和服務亦持續涵蓋環境修復、垃圾分類、設計諮詢、設備供貨、技術服務等眾多領域。服務國家戰略,新增規模成績亮眼2024年上半年,光大環境積極響應國家政策,落實多個投資項目及輕資產服務,堅持深耕並持續鞏固於長江經濟帶、黃河流域、粵港澳大灣區等重大國家戰略區域的業務佈局,一系列深度融入國家戰略的環保項目成功落地,不僅有助提升公司在國家戰略區域的環境服務能力,更為區域經濟的綠色轉型貢獻重要力量。業績公告顯示,2024年上半年,光大環境共落實8個投資項目,新增投資額約人民幣16.11億元,涉及污水處理、生物質綜合利用、零碳園區建設、儲能等領域;新增主要設計處理/供應規模包括市政污水處理規模20萬立方米/日、生物質原材料7萬噸/年、供熱供汽26萬噸/年、光伏發電及儲能裝機容量39.66兆瓦。堅定固本拓新,輕重業務更加平衡光大環境於上半年持續聚焦傳統業務與新興業務兩大賽道,推動輕重資產業務協同發展。投資業務方面,光大環境佈局新的地級市市場,旗下環保水務板塊取得河南安陽市政污水處理中心一期工程項目,綠色環保板塊投運了首個具有里程碑意義的智慧儲能項目——廣東廣州廣報經營分佈式儲能系統項目。輕資產業務方面,集團依託在工程建設、運營管理、技術工藝等方面的豐富經驗,新承接各類輕資產業務,新增合同金額約人民幣3.92億元。旗下各業務板塊的輕資產業務拓展進展良好,新增業務涵蓋環境修復、技術諮詢、工程諮詢、設備供貨等。其中,常州廢棄鋰電池回收與再利用項目成為江蘇省首個電池回收全產業鏈示範項目。穩步推進新業務,多項目簽約落地上半年,光大環境持續發力新業務領域,並取得穩步進展。公司依託現有零碳園區項目的相關業務經驗,新簽署3個零碳園區建設項目,包括江蘇常州鐘樓經濟開發區零碳智慧園區建設運營項目及江蘇漣水經濟開發區零碳園區(臨港)項目,助力「零碳園區+虛擬電廠+電力交易」發展模式的進一步探索。此外,廣東廣州廣報經營分佈式儲能系統項目,標誌著光大環境首個儲能項目正式落地;公司還在安徽蕭縣成功落實其首個生物質氣化項目,增加生物質綜合利用的渠道,進一步拓寬生物質綜合利用業務的業務範疇。積極「走出去」,審慎拓展海外業務版圖光大環境在深耕國內市場的同時,積極踐行「走出去」戰略,放眼全球,拓展海外業務。公司緊抓「一帶一路」沿線國家市場機會,成功在馬來西亞、印度等地斬獲多個設備供貨類輕資產業務。今年以來,公司受邀出席越南總理與在越中資企業的座談會、接待斐濟總理前往公司旗下杭州垃圾發電項目參觀交流、出席2024年澳門國際環保合作發展論壇及展覽等,均顯示出公司積極參與海外市場行業交流、尋求合作的積極態度與切實行動。光大環境相信,中國市場仍存在相當大的增長空間。管理層表示,環保行業持續從注重規模轉向追求效率和高質量發展,公司未來將繼續服務國家戰略,順應行業趨勢,更加注重高質量發展,在深挖傳統市場增量與潛力的同時,加快新業務發展轉型與推廣,並會密切留意海外拓展和併購機會。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

國美戰略升級巨幕開啟:「通通AI社交集團」重磅登場

香港, 2024年8月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 繼8月20日國美系上市公司「國美金融科技」(00628.HK)發佈盈利預喜公告,宣佈業績大漲之後,8月28日,國美金融科技再發2則公告,宣佈展開若干新業務線的收購,並計劃將上市公司名稱更名為「通通AI社交集團」。接連大招表明,國美金融科技正式向綜合互聯網平台業務進行戰略升級,國美在互聯網新興產業領域正式落下關鍵一子。何為「通通」?國美系正迎全新數字生態上市公司新稱「通通」,顧名思義能領悟到國美正在打造一個互聯互通的多維互聯網平台。當下,具備萬億級別市場空間的元宇宙、人工智能等相關技術及領域正持續賦能數字經濟大背景下的Web3.0時代,推動著互聯網新業態、新技術、新平台的升級變革。在瞬息萬變的商業環境下,國美金融科技從金融服務業戰略升級擁抱互聯網、AI產業,有望迎來巨大的發展空間和商業機會。隨著「通通AI社交集團」登場,國美在互聯網新興產業領域的相關佈局正式步入公眾視野。據悉,本次擬關聯交易標的集團公司立衡公司旗下擁有多款互聯網社交平台產品,該系列產品已陸續進入測試階段,有望在春節前正式上線,目前公司正在充分徵集各方意見並對產品性能作持續改進。與市面上主流互聯網社交平台不同,「通通」的創新之處,在於該平台不僅是基於興趣出發產生社交場景,而是以AI技術驅動社交工具並產生新的玩法,從而衍生出豐富的交易場景,通過「社交+商業」的商業模式,產生更多的交易機會,並讓交易更方便。這一全新的社交模式,將會為用戶和企業打造一個集新社交、新場景、新玩法於一體的數字生活新主場,促進社會新的繁榮。作為國美系在數字經濟時代的一次重要佈局,在國美原有的線上線下場景、金融科技技術、傳統用戶等資源能力基礎的綜合賦能下,「通通」如果打破傳統互聯網生態的界限,做到場景互通、流量互通和價值互通,在Web3.0所驅動下的數字未來生活中打通社交與商業的鏈接,這一創新模式,將打造一個屬於國美系的全新數字生態。互聯網新興領域投資初獲捷報,新收購業務助力業績盈喜如今國美金融科技正式宣佈收購,公司名稱同步計劃從「國美金融科技」變身「通通AI社交」,均彰顯了國美對旗下潛心孵化的業務進行整合的力度和決心。事實上,國美金融科技邁向互聯網新興領域的多元化投資及戰略升級佈局已拉開序幕並初獲成效。此前,國美金融科技宣佈收購手機遊戲開發及發行公司CashBox集團,並在項目發佈會上表示,對CashBox的收購旨在積極探索多元化投資發展路徑,提升公司投資收益水平,助力公司實施新型戰略發展。截至目前,國美金融科技市值相較於去年10月份宣佈收購業務前幾近翻倍。誠然,市值上漲並非上市公司的「表象」。據公開文件顯示,CashBox 2023年業績達到2.3億元,較2022年增長了300%,該成績超過了國美金融科技在收購前全年業績水平的3倍之多。2024年8月20日,國美金融科技發佈正面盈利預告,2024年上半年公司業績繼續大漲。值得注意的是,國美金融科技2024年6月21日剛完成發行新股並合併CashBox的財務數字。截止6月30日,完成收購CashBox才短短數日,CashBox的經營業績尚未體現在上半年業績數據中。下半年,隨著CashBox的經營業績數據完整併入上市公司,全年業績的提升幅度將頗具想象空間。CashBox的成功背後,或是遊戲行業旺盛發展態勢的現象之一。近日遊戲行業另一重磅信息,即8月20日國產遊戲大作《黑神話:悟空》正式發售,一經上線便強勢登頂各大熱搜平台榜首。當日,該遊戲的巨大熱潮同樣破圈「引爆」資本市場遊戲、傳媒板塊等相關概念股,正在掀起行業又一輪的科技熱浪。此番利好事項不斷,對正在積極尋求新型戰略發展的國美而言,無異於一針強心劑。「通通」明牌,揭幕國美戰略新未來隨著「通通」正式面世,一場關於未來社交與商業融合的變革已經悄然拉開序幕,國美戰略升級大局中的更多細節將逐步明晰。從宣佈收購CashBox並實現互聯網戰略升級的「首戰」告捷,到本次國美金融科技的連番戰略併購動作,以及上市公司名稱的更改,皆映射著國美對時代和行業機會把握的縮影,其背後的專業團隊積極求變打造創新性生態產品以擁抱未來新興產業賽道的決心可見一斑。穿越傳統商業模式勇敢邁向第三代互聯網的時代浪潮,國美走的每一步都彰顯著其力求戰略新發展的雄心壯志。隨著公司及其控股股東在互聯網金融領域積累的豐富技術、品牌聲譽和供應鏈優勢,國美實現圍繞「社交+商業」生態的綜合互聯網平台業務的戰略升級這一目標已然計日程功。國美金融科技此番動作能否帶來更多產品、業務上的亮點,瞄准互聯網新興領域的國美是否能夠在綜合互聯網平台業務上搶佔一席之地,其想象空間之廣闊仍值得期待。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

SmartHK Nanjing concludes

-  Some 40 leaders of business and academia explored Hong Kong-Jiangsu collaboration in finance, I&T, sustainable development, culture and creativity-  Exhibition showcased Hong Kong’s professional services, creative designs and I&T projects. Some 400 business matching meetings were facilitated-  Some 30 Hong Kong pitched to Jiangsu investors, while 60+ Hong Kong exhibitors highlighted their diversified services and advanced scientific researchHONG KONG, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Department of Commerce of Jiangsu Province as well as Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government, concluded in Nanjing today.Centred around innovative collaboration for high-quality development, some 40 leaders of business and academia explored Hong Kong-Jiangsu collaboration in the areas of financial services, innovation and technology (I&T), sustainable development, culture and creativity.The opening ceremony was officiated by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan, Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government Vice Governor Fang Wei and HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam.In his welcome remarks, Dr Lam said Jiangsu’s development positioning of one centre, one base, one hub and Hong Kong’s eight centres lay the foundation for the two places’ complementary growth. Jiangsu enterprises are encouraged to leverage Hong Kong’s professional services for business transformation and international expansion.“The HKTDC has proactively facilitated business and trade collaboration between Jiangsu and Hong Kong, in particular through the Jiangsu-Hong Kong Cooperation Joint Meeting. We have strengthened trade-related cooperation in the areas of manufacturing and supply chains, modern service industries and two-way investment. Our collaboration has now been extended to the areas of I&T, green development, culture and talent exchange. At this year’s SmartHK, we discussed finance, I&T, sustainable development, culture and creativity to showcase Hong Kong’s strengths. By focusing on I&T project matching, we’ve explored new modes of bilateral collaboration.”Mr Paul Chan said in his opening remarks: “Jiangsu and Hong Kong have a long history of cooperation, given strong bilateral economic and trade ties and frequent cultural exchanges. Many Hong Kong entrepreneurs invest and start businesses in Jiangsu. As of last year, they have invested in more than 35,000 projects. Nearly 2,300 Jiangsu businesses have set up in Hong Kong, while more than 100 Jiangsu companies are listed in our city, with a market value of more than HK$660 billion. The trade volume between Jiangsu and Hong Kong exceeded CNY85 billion in 2023, a nearly 35% increase year-on-year. Over the years, cooperation between Jiangsu and Hong Kong in finance, innovation and technology, education, culture and youth exchange, among others, has continued to deepen.”Mr Fang Wei said: “Technological innovation is key to driving high-quality development. Jiangsu’s market and industrial advantages and Hong Kong’s scientific research and financial advantages can accelerate the pace of innovation across industries and enable China to be self-reliant in the area of science and technology. As super connector, Hong Kong can link Jiangsu with global markets. Leveraging our respective strengths, we look forward to deepening our cooperation in trade and investment, work together to explore Belt and Road markets, among others, and accelerate national development.”Henry Tang, Chairman of The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board; Nancy Ip, President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST); Gilbert Lee, Head of Strategy & Planning and Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive of Hang Seng Bank Limited, Non-executive Director of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited, and Chairman of Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited; Roger Chen, Managing Director of China of CLP Holdings Limited; and Chen Shu, President of Jiangsu Soho Holdings Group, discussed the roadmap for Hong Kong-Jiangsu development. They shared their insights about the cultural industry, I&T, cross-border green finance, sustainable energy and success stories from previous collaborations between Hong Kong and Jiangsu.The HKTDC joined hands with InvestHK, HKSAR Innovation and Technology Commission, the Federation of Jiangsu Community Organisations, Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission, Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology,  Industry and Information Technology Department of Jiangsu, Department of Ecology and Environment of Jiangsu Province, Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, Jiangsu Provincial Financial Regulatory Administration, Jiangsu Federation of Industry and Commerce, Jiangsu Youth Federation as well as Jiangsu Sub-council of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade to host four thematic sessions. Industry experts discussed business opportunities in financial services, I&T, sustainable development, culture and creativity.Green development was a key topic for this year’s SmartHK. The “Green and Sustainable Development” thematic session, exclusively sponsored by Hang Seng Bank Limited, SmartHK’s Diamond Sponsor and Cross-Boundary Green Finance Partner, focused on exploring the green and sustainability development needs and cooperation opportunities between Hong Kong and Jiangsu.Ryan Song, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited, delivered opening remarks for the session. Dr. Shelley Zhou, Head of Corporate Sustainability of Hang Seng Bank Limited, delivered a keynote speech titled on market trends and international standards of green finance and sustainable development”.Chan Pui-cheong, CEO of the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency; Arthur Lam, Co-Founder and CEO of Negawatt Utility Limited; Angus Wong, Managing Director for Wholesale Client Coverage of Hang Seng Bank Limited; Christopher Lau, Executive Director of Gold Peak Technology Group Limited; and Liu Changliang, Director of Sustainability of the Nanjing Iron and Steel Company Limited, discussed  other topics including “Green and Development Certification Services and the Importance of ESG Information Disclosure in the International Market”; “Achieving Carbon Neutrality with the Help of Green Technologies”; “Business Expansion with the Help of Sustainable Financing”; “Green Transformation of Hong Kong Manufacturing Industry” and “Jiangsu Enterprises’ Green Finance and Green Businesses’ Needs”. The panel speakers also explored Hong Kong-Jiangsu cooperation opportunities in green finance and sustainable development.Some 30 start-ups from HKUST, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and InnoClub, co-created by the HKTDC and Hang Seng Bank Limited, took part in a Smart+ pitching session to present their latest innovative solutions to Jiangsu investors and partners.To foster collaboration opportunities, a hallmark of HKTDC events, some 400 business matching meetings were facilitated to connect Jiangsu and Hong Kong companies.An exhibition of over 60 enterprises and start-ups showcased Hong Kong’s latest I&T products and services.WebsitesSmartHK: https://smarthk.hktdc.com/Photo download: https://bit.ly/3AER6D5SmartHK was held in Nanjing on 28 August.Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government Vice Governor Fang Wei (front, fourth from the right) and HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong (front, fourth from the left) attended the 12th Jiangsu-Hong Kong Cooperation Joint Meeting.Hong Kong SAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan (front, sixth from the left), Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government Vice Governor Fang Wei (front, seventh from the left), HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam (front, fifth from the left), and HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong (front, fourth from the left) attended SmartHK.Hong Kong SAR Government Financial Secretary Paul ChanHKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N LamJiangsu Provincial People’s Government Vice Governor Fang WeiChairman of The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board Henry Tang discussed cooperation opportunities between Jiangsu and Hong Kong in the areas of culture and creativity.(Starting second from left) Nancy Ip, President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Gilbert Lee, Head of Strategy & Planning and Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive of Hang Seng Bank Limited, Non-executive Director of Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited, and Chairman of Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited; Roger Chen, Managing Director of China of CLP Holdings Limited; and Chen Shu, President of Jiangsu Soho Holdings Group, discussed the roadmap for Hong Kong-Jiangsu development.The Green and Sustainable Development thematic session was exclusively sponsored by Hang Seng Bank Limited, SmartHK’s Diamond Sponsor and Cross-boundary Green Finance Partner, focusing on green and sustainable development needs of and cooperation opportunities between Hong Kong and Jiangsu.Some 30 start-ups from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and InnoClub, co-created by the HKTDC and Hang Seng Bank Limited, took part in a pitching session to present their latest innovative solutions to Jiangsu investors.Media enquiriesPlease contact:Xinhua Daily (PR agency)Li JiaweiTel: (86) 15995295632Email: 1360342750@qq.comYu YanTel: (86) 13584019845Email: 422791094@qq.comThe HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department (Headquarters, Hong Kong):Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgSam HoTel: (852) 2584 4537Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.orgThe HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department (Shanghai):Sun PingTel: (86) 21-63528488       Email: p.sun@hktdc.orgMedia Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

The 9th Belt and Road Summit returns next month

-  The 9th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the HKSAR Government and the HKTDC, will return on 11 and 12 September (Wednesday to Thursday)-  This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. As part of celebration activities, the Summit is themed Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road. It will gather over 80 key officials and business leaders from Belt and Road countries and regions to explore cooperation opportunities-  A brand-new Green Chapter is added this year, aligning with the Summit theme to feature a variety of thematic sessions on green development and innovationHONG KONG, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Hong  Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place on 11 and 12 September.Themed Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road, the Summit will bring together over 80 key officials and business leaders from Belt and Road countries and regions, they will be engaged in discussions on leveraging Hong Kong's unique advantages to jointly explore Belt and Road markets and uncover cooperation opportunities.The Summit is a key platform for Hong Kong to promote the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), closely aligned with the eight major steps announced by President Xi Jinping last year to support high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.The Opening Session will feature welcome remarks by Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC and opening remarks by John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR. Nurlan Baibazarov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan, will give a keynote address.Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR Government, said: "As our country's Belt and Road Initiative enters its next golden decade and the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has proposed improving the mechanism for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, Hong Kong, with the solid support of the nation, will continue to capitalise on our unique advantages under one country, two systems to play a more active role by leveraging its strengths as a two-way global investment and trade hub, a hub for technological innovation and green development and an international cultural exchange centre. The Belt and Road Summit will deepen international business cooperation and consolidate Hong Kong's position as the preferred business platform for the Belt and Road Initiative, fully demonstrating Hong Kong's important functions and positioning in global finance, business cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, innovation and technology development, guiding enterprises to explore new business opportunities."Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, said: "With the support of its global network of 50 offices, the HKTDC organises business delegations and outreach activities to Belt and Road countries and regions, promoting tripartite cooperation among Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong professional service providers, investors and Belt and Road project owners. The HKTDC also enables businesses to leverage their own strengths to help Hong Kong play the role of superconnector, linking China with the world. We will continue to seize the opportunities at this year's Belt and Road Summit to strengthen connections with ASEAN and Belt and Road countries. We will also set up new consultant offices in Dhaka of Bangladesh and Phnom Penh of Cambodia, further expanding our network along the Belt and Road."Seizing opportunities and deepening networks in emerging marketsThe ASEAN region is Hong Kong's second-largest trading partner and the world's fifth-largest economy. Last year, the bilateral trade value reached US$144.6 billion, accounting for nearly 13% of Hong Kong's total foreign trade. The development potential is enormous. Last month, John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, led a HKTDC delegation to Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, the three ASEAN countries. The visit was highly fruitful, with 55 cooperation MoUs signed, further expanding Hong Kong's network in the region. Seven of these MoUs were signed between the HKTDC and relevant chambers of commerce, governments, and organisations in the three countries, further strengthening Hong Kong's ties with the regions for future Belt and Road development.Following the recent fruitful ASEAN mission to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam led by Mr Lee, the Summit will focus on ASEAN and emerging markets in the Policy Dialogue and Business Plenary on day one, with the participation of ministerial-level officials and business heavyweights. The second day's Business Plenary will cover the Middle East and adjacent regions.In May this year, a Mainland-Hong Kong business delegation led by the Department of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the Belt and Road Office of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government, co-organised by the HKTDC and the China International Contractors Association, visited Hungary and Kazakhstan to explore Belt and Road business opportunities. Senior officials and business leaders from these two countries will attend the Summit, to strengthen their ties with Hong Kong. Among the speakers, Nurlan Baibazarov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan, will deliver a keynote address, while Peter Fekete, Group CEO of 4iG, will participate in the second day's Business Plenary.Debut Green Chapter to showcase Hong Kong advantages in greentech and financeHong Kong's green finance development has been thriving, with the scale of green financing continuing to expand. In 2023, the total amount of green and sustainable debt issued in Hong Kong surpassed US$50 billion. Among this, the total amount of green and sustainable bonds arranged for issuance in Hong Kong ranked first in the Asian market, accounting for 37% of the total. This has attracted a wealth of green capital and financial products, giving Hong Kong a significant advantage in developing into an international green technology and finance centre. Additionally, the Clean Air Plan for Hong Kong 2035 covered six major areas – green transport, liveable environment, comprehensive emissions reduction, clean energy, scientific management, and regional collaboration – reflecting Hong Kong's determination to proactively address the challenges of climate change.In view of the growing global focus on green development and the tremendous strides Hong Kong continues to make in that regard, the Summit will debut the Green Chapter, featuring thematic sessions on green construction, innovation, finance and more, enabling participants to explore how to leverage the Hong Kong platform to make their business greener. The co-organising institutions include the China International Contractors Association, HSBC and HKMA Infrastructure Financing Facilitation Office.As the BRI continues to drive regional development, the Business Plenary on the first day of the Summit, themed Capturing Belt and Road Business Opportunities, will explore promising prospects from rapidly rising ASEAN, building on concrete achievements in the past years. The focus will be on Hong Kong’s role in facilitating multilateral business cooperation as well as the strategies global enterprises are adopting under the latest global landscape.The session will be moderated by K C Chan, Chairman of WeLab Bank. Speakers will include Clara Chan, CEO of Lee Kee Group; Dato’ Seri Cheah Cheng Hye, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Value Partners Group; Ding Yanzhang, Chairman of Power Construction Corporation of China; and Shinta Widjaja Kamdani, CEO of Sintesa Group.The Business Plenary on the second day will be themed Tapping the Markets of New Opportunities. The session will be moderated by Ronnie C. Chan, Honorary Chair of Hang Lung Properties Limited. H.E. Mohamed Abduljabbar Alkoheji, Second Vice Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Bonnie Y Chan, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Peter Fekete, Group CEO of 4iG; Eric Ip, Group Managing Director of Hutchison Port Holdings Limited; and Iqbal Khan, CEO of Fajr Capital, will explore arising opportunities in  the Middle East and other markets along the Belt and Road.This year, the Summit will feature two new thematic sessions: Multi-dimensional Connectivity under the Belt and Road Initiative and People-to-People Exchanges through Business and Cultural Collaboration. In the former session, experts from industries such as shipping, ports, airports, logistics and trade will jointly discuss and delve into the progress and development potential of connectivity among transportation networks. The latter session, co-organised by Standard  Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, aims to explore ways to enhance interconnectivity, mutual understanding and friendly relations among countries within the Belt and Road Initiative through economic and trade cooperation, as well as cultural exchanges.Other thematic breakout sessions include Mainland-Hong Kong Trade In Services Symposium co-organised with the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China as well as a session on legal cooperation co-organised with the Department of Justice of the HKSAR Government.As part of the Finance Chapter, co-organised with the Insurance Authority, Financial Services Development Council, Bank of China (Hong Kong), HKMA Infrastructure Financing Facilitation Office and Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, four sessions will analyse opportunities of leveraging Hong Kong's financial services. For the Youth Chapter, young business leaders will share how they seize opportunities under the BRI.Connecting global enterprises to facilitate business matchingThis year’s Summit will continue to offer investment and business matching. Business matching meetings will provide a full range of services in both physical - 11 and 12 September - and online - 16 and 17 September - forms.More than 280 investment projects are expected to me matched, with more than 800 one-to-one project matching meetings taking place. The deal-making service includes one-to-one business matching meetings and project investment sessions. Business matching meetings connect participants based on investment preferences and business expertise to facilitate collaboration opportunities.Project investment sessions enable project owners from different countries to present projects, giving investors and service intermediaries a comprehensive understanding of the investment opportunities in different sectors. Project investment sessions will focus on four main areas: energy, natural resources and public utilities; innovation and technology; urban development; and transport and logistics infrastructure.The Summit’s exhibition area will gather over 100 exhibitors across the Hong Kong Zone, Global Investment Zone and InnoTech Zone. The Hong Kong Zone will showcase the services and business advantages of Hong Kong service providers, while the Global Investment Zone will present large-scale investment projects, cultural and technological developments as well as global investment opportunities. The InnoTech Zone will feature cutting-edge innovations, AI, technologies and solutions from exhibitors around the globe.The 9th Belt and Road SummitDate11 to 12 September 2024VenueHall 5B-E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreRemarksVideo and audio recordings at the Forum should be used only in the context of media reportingMedia RegistrationPlease contact awong@yuantung.com.hk or lsong@yuantung.com.hk for media registrationWebsitesBelt and Road Summit: https://www.beltandroadSummit.hk/conference/bnr/enProgramme:https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en/programmeSpeaker list: https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en/speakerMedia representatives who would like to conduct interviews with the speakers, please submit interview requests to awong@yuantung.com.hk or lsong@yuantung.com.hk by 6 September.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4g2t70HThe 9th Belt and Road Summit will be held on 11-12 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Summit will bring together over 80 government officials and business leaders from around the world to share their insights and expertiseMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Anson WongTel: (852) 3428 3413Email: awong@yuantung.com.hkLouise SongTel: (852) 3428 5691Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAgnes WatTel: (852) 2584 4554Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Transforming CX: Discover What’s Next at the World CX Summit and Awards

BENGALURU, INDIA, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As India rises as a leading hub for technological innovation, the 12th Global Edition of the World CX Summit and Awards, hosted by Trescon, will examine the evolving customer experience (CX) landscape. Scheduled for 19 September at JW Marriott Hotel, UB city, Bengaluru, this summit will gather over 200+ top-notch CX Leaders & Marketing enthusiasts will be sharing actionable insights and discuss successful use cases that are shaping the future of CX.In light of the recent technological disruptions, including a significant outage that impacted millions of users, and the challenges faced across different industrial verticals, the importance of resilience, effective crisis management, and clear customer communication has become increasingly evident. The summit will address these issues by offering valuable insights into managing crisis effectively and enhancing customer trust through strategic innovations and best practices.Attendees will participate in high-impact sessions, including keynotes, panel discussions and conference, all aimed at advancing the CX landscape through a blend of emerging customer experience solutions and best practices designed to address current challenges and foster future progress.#WorldCXSummit features a dynamic agenda covering essential topics, from implementing strategic generative AI to integrating data analysis, enhancing human-like interactions through Conversational AI, interpreting customer feedback, and more.Among the notable speakers at the event are:Gurpreet Jolly, Head - Customer Experience and Service Delivery, AJIO (Reliance Retail Ltd.)Shruthi Bopaiah, Executive Vice President & Head - Customer Obsession, Axis BankSatish Patil, Director CX, Samsung ElectronicsVishal Bhatia, Chief Digital Officer, Canara BankDeepak Maloo, AVP, Food Strategy, Customer Experience & Restaurant Experience, SwiggyAvijit Mohapatra, Head of Flipkart Customer Experience Transformation, FlipkartVindhya Shanmugam, Senior Director - CX Growth, MyntraPriya Chakravarthy, Vice President - Experience, BluSmartNikhil Godbole, Group Head of Customer Service, JupiterRahul Poddar, Country Head Martech, Narayana HealthRahul Garg, Head – CX, Games 24x7Deepak Nayak, Sr Vice President – Customer Experience, Gameskraft“Customer experience is no longer just a touchpoint but a strategic pillar that drives competitive advantage. The World CX Summit offers a platform where thought leaders and innovators will gather to discuss and demonstrate how superior customer service can be achieved and sustained,” stated Mithun Shetty, Vice Chairman, Trescon. He further added, “By examining real-world use cases and emerging technologies, we will collectively advance our understanding of how to create memorable and impactful customer experiences that foster long-term loyalty,”Sharing the importance of the summit, Aalok R Pradhan, Head - Customer Delight, CX, COE - Digital & AI at TVS said, “World CX Summit in my opinion is a platform which can be leveraged by major CX professionals. This summit aims at new edge CX practices as well as the best-in-class products for CX professional to assess and up their game.”The event will also showcase the much awaited World CX Awards, spotlighting and celebrating the pioneering achievements of the nation’s foremost CX professionals. This segment will honour outstanding leadership and exceptional contributions across various sectors, marking a prominent celebration for the ‘Top 100 CX Leaders Awards’ and ‘Top Marketing Leaders’. Register to attend and to submit your nominations to celebrate with those setting new benchmarks in customer experience and marketing innovation. Secure your place and contribute to the advancement of CX today!About TresconTrescon is a pioneering force in the global business events and services sector, driving the adoption of emerging technologies while promoting sustainability and inclusive leadership. With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in – we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients. For more information about Trescon, visit: www.tresconglobal.comFor media inquiries and further information, please contact:Vishal S STeam Leader – Media and CommunicationsTresconEmail: vishals@tresconglobal.comMobile: +91-7358680951 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Nissin Foods Announces 2024 Interim Results

HONG KONG, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited (“Nissin Foods” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) has announced its interim results today for the year ended 30 June 2024.The Group recorded revenue at HK$1,822.5 million. Gross profit was HK$637.5 million, with gross profit margin increased by 0.9 percentage points to 35.0% in 2024 from 34.1% in 2023. The increase in gross profit margin was mainly attributable to the easing of key raw material costs.Profit attributable to owners of the Company recorded HK$169.5 million, representing the net profit margin from 8.9% to 9.3%. The Group’s basic earnings per share for the reporting period recorded 16.24 HK cents. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 1.5% to HK$300.3 million compared with HK$295.9 million for the corresponding period of 2023, representing an increase of adjusted EBITDA margin to 16.5% from 15.3%. The above increase in adjusted EBITDA indicated an improvement in underlying profitability and operating businesses of the Group.Review & Prospects of Instant Noodles and Non-Noodles BusinessesDuring the reporting period, revenue from the Hong Kong and other Asia operations for the year was HK$705.9 million. The segment results was at HK$36.9 million due to an increase in depreciation expenses for the new automated and labour-saving smart production lines and a decrease in product sales of the non-noodle business. For the Mainland China operations, revenue of HK$1,116.6 million was recorded for the reporting period, and its segment results increased by 8.0% to HK$173.5 million, mainly attributable to the easing of raw material costs and the implementation of cost-efficient marketing activities.The Group adhered to its premiumisation strategy during the reporting period and launched new products to expand its portfolio to drive the growth of its instant noodles business. The Group continued to promote its signature brands “Cup Noodles” and “Demae Iccho” through the provision of exclusive products to certain key accounts and collaboration with Japanese anime such as “BLUE LOCK”. The Group launched various new flavours under the “Nissin Raoh”, “Nissin U.F.O”, “Fuku” and “Doll” brands to further enrich the instant noodle portfolio, and collaborated with a Japanese anime named “Cyberpunk” for a crossover involving Cup Noodles and Nissin U.F.O in Mainland China. In addition, Nissin Vietnam achieved a good performance during the reporting period.The Group has continued to diversify its product portfolio into non-noodle business to enhance the Company’s overall competitiveness. During the reporting period, the Group extended its focus on its premium frozen food products, offering a wider product range of premium products and further expanded its exposure via various sales channels to drive sales volume. The distribution business in Hong Kong continued to record growth as a result of the revival of inbound tourism during the first half of 2024.The Group also continued to expand the sales channels of the “KAGOME” business in different regions. Meanwhile, “Nissin Granola” continued to gain traction with customer’s support due to their advocacy of health and wellness. Also, the Group has enriched the product range by launching new flavours in the low-fat “Nissin Yogurt” series. “Nissin Koikeya Potato Chips” achieved an outstanding performance as the distribution channels continued to expand. “Nissin Crisp Choco”, the baked corn flakes chocolate snack, continued to receive a positive response from the market. The Company’s green juices series successfully attracted the attention of health-conscious customers with vending machines availability further increasing product exposure.Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, “The global economic landscape improved in the first half of 2024, but persistent challenges remained and reshaped global supply chains and consumer consumption patterns in the regions that we were operating.”“We believe that premiumisation and diversification strategies are the keys to achieving growth amid a turbulent and volatile market. Our premiumisation strategy is driving momentum in the Vietnam market. Meanwhile in mainland China, more flexibility is needed in arranging promotion campaigns for our premium products in order to reach out to more target consumers, given the uncertain economic situation. To stay agile in different markets, we strived to enhance and refine our product quality, food safety and innovation capabilities for delivering greater taste experiences to consumers.”“Looking ahead, we remain cautiously optimistic about the long-term development of our businesses and continue to control costs and improve operational efficiency. We will pursue further diversification on our non-noodles business, enriching our product lines to broaden the income base, while entering new markets such as Vietnam, Taiwan and Korea. We will continue to build on our solid foundation to deliver continuous revenue and earnings growth for our customers and shareholders.”- End -About Nissin Foods Company LimitedNissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and Mainland China, with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands, primarily focusing on the premium instant noodle segment. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984 and is the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, high-quality frozen food products, including frozen dim sum and frozen noodles, and also sells and distributes other food and beverage products, including retort pouches, snacks, mineral water, sauce and vegetable products under its two core corporate brands, namely “NISSIN” and “DOLL” together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium brands. The Group’s five flagship product brands, namely “Cup Noodles”, “Demae Iccho”, “Doll Instant Noodle”, “Doll Dim Sum” and “Fuku” are also among the most popular choices in their respective food product categories in Hong Kong. In the Mainland China market, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the “ECO Cup” concept and primarily focuses its sales efforts in first-and second-tier cities. In addition, Nissin Foods operates business in other Asian regions including Vietnam, Taiwan and Korea markets.Nissin Foods is a constituent of five Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Composite SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Composite Industry Index - Consumer Staples, Hang Seng SCHK Consumption Index and Hang Seng SCHK Consumer Staples Index. Nissin Foods is eligible for trading under Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect. For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

陽光保險宣佈2024年中期業績

2024年中期業績摘要:-  實現總保費收入人民幣764.6億元,同比增長12.8%;-  實現保險服務收入人民幣314.9億元,同比增長4.4%;-  歸屬母公司股東的淨利潤人民幣31.4億元,同比增長8.6%;-  內含價值為人民幣1,126.4億元,較上年末增長8.2%;-  年化綜合投資收益率7.2%,年化總投資收益率3.6%;-  截至2024年6月末,有效客戶數約3,078.4萬。香港, 2024年8月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 陽光保險集團股份有限公司(「陽光保險」或「公司」,及其附屬公司統稱「集團」;股份代號:6963.HK)宣佈公司及其附屬公司(「集團」)截至2024年6月30日止六個月之未經審計中期業績。2024年上半年,中國國民經濟運行總體平穩,穩中有進,新動能加快成長,高品質發展取得新進展。保險行業作為經濟體系的重要組成部分,展現出積極的發展趨勢,供需推動市場規模日益增長。作為本世紀成立的205家內地保險企業中唯一上市的傳統險企,集團積極搶抓經濟向好與保險需求日益增長的發展機遇,推進各項業務穩健增長,價值創造能力持續加強,繼續保持良好的發展態勢。報告期內,集團實現總保費收入人民幣764.6億元,同比增長12.8%。實現保險服務收入人民幣314.9億元,同比增長4.4%。歸屬於母公司股東的淨利潤人民幣31.4億元,同比增長8.6%。內含價值為人民幣1,126.4億元,較上年末增長8.2%。年化總投資收益率3.6%,年化綜合投資收益率7.2%。2024年6月末,集團有效客戶數約3,078.4萬。核心主業進一步穩固加強  價值創造能力躍升2024年上半年,集團堅定走高質量發展、高價值成長的發展道路,持續推進以「科技陽光」「價值陽光」「知心陽光」為核心的「新陽光戰略」,通過模式創新打造陽光特有的核心競爭力,經營業績穩步增長,價值創造能力躍升,保險主業核心能力進一步穩固加強,整體市場競爭力有效提升。壽險業務方面,陽光人壽堅定價值發展,紮實推進「新陽光」戰略落地實施,多元渠道發展優勢持續夯實,隊伍轉型發展初步見效,同時,強化資產負債聯動,升級優化產品與服務體系,經營呈現「穩中向好」「穩中提質」的良好態勢。報告期內,壽險總保費收入517.6億元,同比增長12.9%;新業務價值37.5億元,同比增長39.9%;個險渠道實現總保費收入136.9億元,同比增長25.5%,其中新單期繳保費收入人民幣35.8億元,同比增長18.5%;職域營銷新單期繳保費收入同比增長42.7%。多元渠道協同發展,整體價值快速增長,有效人力企穩回升、產能持續提升。財險業務方面,陽光財險堅持「好中求進」發展理念,紮實推進「新陽光」戰略落地實施,高質量發展基礎持續夯實。報告期內,陽光財險業績穩健增長,業務結構持續優化,業務品質保持良好,實現原保險保費收入246.5億元,同比增長12.4%;非車險保費佔比46.1%,同比提升4.8個百分點;家用車保費在車險中佔比62.4%,同比提升1.5個百分點。承保綜合成本率99.1%,實現承保利潤2.0億元。資產管理領域,集團秉持長期價值投資理念,持續優化資產負債管理體系,始終保持清晰的戰略定力,發揮全品種投資資質及多元化投資能力優勢,同時不斷提升投研能力,在嚴格管控投資風險的前提下,科學靈活地進行戰術資產配置,為保險資金創造長期、穩定、可持續的投資業績。報告期內,集團投資業績保持穩定,實現總投資收益83.3億元,同比增長8.2%;年化總投資收益率3.6%,年化綜合投資收益率7.2%。數字化轉型持續深化  不斷提升客戶體驗與運營效率科技是推動金融行業發展的關鍵力量,也是推動經濟發展的重要動力源泉。報告期內,集團以提升客戶體驗、提高運營效率和管理水平為目標,發力「人工智能+」,重點領域AI應用取得突破,數字化轉型持續深化。在銷售支持方面,優化升級產壽險銷售管理平台,財險打通主要非車產品從詢價到出單的全線上化閉環流程,完善營銷活動數字化閉環,賦能銷售人產人效雙提升。壽險「懂你保險」協助代理人為客戶提供保障規劃與產品推薦。在客戶服務方面,持續建設客戶線上化服務平台,財險增值服務線上化率96.3%;壽險保全服務線上化率96.4%。在管理賦能方面,打造全集團智能風控系統,財險完善「非車數據生命表」體系,提升非車險風險定價能力;壽險累計構建354項風險線上監測指標,有效防範風險。此外,集團還強化AI可用數據和陽光正言大模型智能體建設,在客戶服務、智能理賠、智慧辦公等場景深化應用。客服機器人為客戶提供保單查詢、車險報案、壽險回訪等服務,無人工服務的客戶滿意度90.2%。財險智能理賠人傷定損的單證分類與外表傷情識別功能使用率超過80%,單證分類準確率達95.6%。陽光辦公GPT累計使用102萬次,覆蓋84%的員工。「知心陽光」戰略深入推進,客戶思想有效落地「一切為了客戶」是陽光保險秉持的經營價值觀,也是打造「知心陽光」戰略的源點。為深入推進「知心陽光」戰略,2024年上半年,陽光人壽以「三╱五╱七」產品體系為抓手,持續推進「縱橫計劃」,不斷豐富「三╱五╱七」產品體系內涵,持續滿足客戶不同生命週期的保險產品需求。包括健康保障方面,推出少兒專屬定期重疾險、少兒高端意外醫療、母嬰醫療險,滿足客戶家庭特定人群的健康保障需求,進一步擴大客戶覆蓋範圍;養老、財富傳承方面,加快分紅險產品佈局,滿足客戶差異化儲蓄需求;國家政策支持產品方面,豐富稅優健康險、個人養老金等產品供給,推動政策性商業保險惠及更多客戶。另外,陽光人壽持續強化「知心陽光」服務體系建設,以客戶視角提升服務設計能力,滿足客戶核心服務需求。同时在服務管理方面,不斷提升客戶服務效率,如推進「聆聽客戶」的服務機制,擴容升級「客戶體驗官」隊伍,持續提升直通客戶的服務能力。陽光財險持續深化客戶需求洞察研究,致力於建立便捷的客戶服務體系,踐行「讓我們的服務成為客戶選擇陽光的理由」的服務格言。個人客戶方面,持續深化分客群差異化經營體系,不斷為客戶提供更加豐富的差異化產品組合和個性化服務體驗,進一步增強客戶黏性。2024年上半年家用車續保率64.2%,同比持續提升,個人車險客戶非車險產品購買比例達到55.5%,同比提升7.6個百分點。團體客戶方面,持續推進「夥伴行動」風險管理服務落地,2024年上半年,累計為8,595個企業客戶提供科技減損和專業風險諮詢服務,同時升級打造「保險+科技+服務」的全量風險管理服務模式,幫助客戶完善風險管理能力。積極踐行可持續發展  全面助力實體經濟及綠色轉型積極踐行可持續發展,切實履行社會責任,是企業的核心價值和長遠發展的關鍵。2024年上半年,集團積極服務國家戰略,不斷提升支持實體經濟的質效,為實體經濟提供風險保障50.4萬億元,提供資金支持逾4,200億元。其中,為約1.8萬家小微企業提供風險保障近2,200億元;提供農業風險保障353億元,支付理賠款1.5億元,惠及約4.4萬農戶;為331個「一帶一路」項目提供風險保障602億元,涉及67個「一帶一路」共建國家;為406家科創類企業提供風險保障約326億元。同時,集團全面助力綠色轉型,實現和諧共生,持續豐富綠色保險產品服務體系,2024年上半年為122萬次企業及個人提供綠色保險保障近8萬億元,提供賠款支持約23億元。積極應對氣候變化,增強自身氣候抵禦力。同時持續完善可持續投資框架與政策,截至2024年6月末,可持續投資餘額近550億元,其中綠色投資超190億元。此外,集團履行社會責任,積極投身公益,充分發揮保險主業、醫療資源優勢作用,積極組織參與助學、助老等各類公益活動。截至2024年6月末,在全國24個省份累計援建74所博愛學校;「萬名村醫能力提升計劃」累計培訓鄉村醫生20,397人次;真誠關愛員工及其家人,累計為44,182名員工發放父母贍養津貼5.4億元。憑藉強勁的綜合實力與良好的發展勢頭,8月16日,恒指公司公佈最新季檢結果,集團成功獲納入恒生綜合小型股指數,變動將於2024年9月6日收市後實施並於2024年9月9日起生效。中金公司的研究報告指出,憑藉一系列的標準和卓越的運營表現,陽光保險集團有望被納入港股通。此次被納入恒生綜合指數是一個重要的里程碑,一方面代表了市場對陽光保險業績和發展潛力的認可,有助於提高集團在資本市場和保險領域的知名度。另一方面,基於良好的基本面,將吸引更多的投資者增加對集團股票的配置需求,從而提高交易流動性。2024年下半年,國家將圍繞推進中國式現代化進一步全面深化改革,深入挖掘內需潛力,經濟有望呈現持續回升向好態勢。從長期看,中國經濟長期向好的基本趨勢沒有改變,保險業正迎來高質量發展的歷史性機遇,並將發揮不可替代的重要作用。展望未來,集團將堅守“創立一家受人尊重的百年企業”的創業初心與主業定力,堅定推進「新陽光戰略」,圍繞國家政策導向和行業發展趨勢,積極做好金融「五篇大文章」,在精準服務國家戰略、支援實體經濟、保障社會民生中高效發揮保險專業優勢,不斷提升陽光的核心競爭力,持續推進高質量發展、高價值成長,為金融強國宏偉藍圖的繪製以及金融行業的高質量發展注入智慧與活力。                  —完—關於陽光保險集團股份有限公司陽光保險集團股份有限公司是中國一家快速成長的民營保險服務集團。自成立以來,集團以價值創造為主線,致力於為客戶提供專業的風險保障及綜合服務解決方案。集團通過陽光人壽經營壽險和健康險業務,通過陽光財險經營財產險業務,並通過陽光資管對保險資金進行運用管理。截至2024年6月30日,集團已連續13年蟬聯中國企業聯合會發佈的中國企業500強,連續13年被世界品牌實驗室評選為「中國500最具價值品牌」,並成為了我國既獲得國內馳名商標認定同時又入選國際知名評級機構Brand Finance「全球保險品牌價值百強」榜單的五家保險企業之一。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

駿碼半導體執行主席周博軒博士榮獲2024年度「粵港澳大灣區傑出青年企業家」殊榮

香港, 2024年8月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 香港澳門)粵港澳大灣區傑出青年企業家評選活動頒獎典禮於8月27日圓滿舉行,中聯辦領導,全國政協常委、粵港澳大灣區企業家聯盟主席蔡冠深博士,以及澳門特區政府、廣東省政府領導等,分別在兩地會場主禮、致辭及頒獎。駿碼半導體材料有限公司(連同其附屬公司簡稱「駿碼半導體」,股份代號:8490.HK)執行董事兼執行主席周博軒博士榮獲「粵港澳大灣區傑出青年企業家」殊榮,以持之以恒地奮鬥經歷和成績啟發激勵更多青年人,關注半導體產業和科技發展,主動投身技術創新,為社會創造貢獻和價值。粵港澳大灣區企業家聯盟為青年搭建創新創業、拼搏築夢的舞臺。 粵港澳大灣區傑出青年企業家委員會於2022年10月在香港成立,匯聚了壹批有誌於建設灣區的青年才俊,致力於加強灣區與世界的交流,打造資源對接、開放共享、並肩前行的平臺。駿碼半導體作爲致力於半導體封裝材料研發、製造和銷售爲壹體的科技型公司,由周博軒博士及父親周振基教授於2006年共同創辦,並於2018年成功在香港創業板上市。憑藉周博士豐富的行業經驗和高效領導,駿碼半導體始終堅持自主創新,關注客戶和市場需求,把握技術走向,成功開發出品質穩定、性能優良的國産材料,覆蓋精密鍵合綫、高分子灌裝膠和芯片粘結材料等多類産品,爲半導體封裝客戶提供有競爭力的産品選擇和創新解決方案。現已成為香港最大的鍵合綫製造商、國內市場排名第二的國產鍵合線供應商,LED顯示專用環氧樹脂材料市占率第壹的國産品牌廠商。周博士表示,「粵港澳大灣區傑出青年企業家委員會所頒發的獎項不僅是對我個人的嘉獎,更是對駿碼半導體整個團隊的肯定,因爲大家的努力和支持,公司在半導體應用的先進材料領域取得了長足的進步和成績。我會繼續帶領團隊在新材料市場開拓創新,推進與香港技術研發機構開展更多交流合作,持續提升客戶的服務能力和品牌競爭力。」關於駿碼半導體材料有限公司駿碼半導體材料有限公司(「駿碼半導體」)是國內半導體封裝材料行業龍頭企業之壹,由周振基教授及周博軒博士於2006年共同創立,總部位於香港科學園區,研發及製造中心設在廣東汕頭,業務多點分佈大灣區及華東地區。駿碼半導體是壹家專業從事研發、製造及銷售高精密鍵合綫、灌封材料、粘結材料等半導體封裝專用物料的高新材料提供方。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

日清食品公佈2024年中期業績 面對市場瞬息萬變 業務營運平穩

香港, 2024年8月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 日清食品有限公司(「日清食品」或「公司」,連同其附屬公司統稱「集團」;股份代號:1475)公布截至2024年6月30日止六個月(「報告期」)的未經審核中期業績。報告期內,集團錄得收入1,822.5百萬港元,毛利為637.5百萬港元,毛利率由2023年34.1%增加0.9個百分點至2024年35.0%。毛利率上升主要由於主要原材料成本緩和所致。公司擁有人應佔溢利錄得169.5百萬港元,純利率由8.9%上升至9.3%。集團報告期內的每股基本盈利為16.24港仙。經調整EBITDA較2023年同期的295.9百萬港元增加1.5%至300.3百萬港元,經調整EBITDA利潤率由15.3%上升至16.5%。以上有關經調整EBITDA升幅反映集團的基本盈利能力和經營業務有所改善。即食麵及非麵類之業務回顧及前景於報告期內,本年度來自香港及其他亞洲業務的收入達到705.9百萬港元。其分部業績為36.9百萬港元,乃由於全新自動化及節約人力的智能生產線折舊開支增加以及非麵類業務的產品銷量減少所致。中國內地業務於報告期內錄得收入1,116.6百萬港元,其分部業績增長8.0%至173.5百萬港元,主要歸因於原材料成本下降及實施具成本效益的營銷活動。於報告期內,集團堅持高端化策略,並推出新產品以擴展其產品組合,帶動其即食麵業務的增長。集團繼續通過向若干主要客戶提供獨家產品,以及與日本動畫如「藍色監獄」合作,推廣其旗艦品牌「合味道」及「出前一丁」。公司旗下的「日清拉王」、「日清U.F.O」、「福」及「公仔」品牌推出了多個新口味,進一步豐富即食麵產品組合,亦與日本動畫「賽博朋克」進行「合味道」及「日清U.F.O」的跨界合作。此外,於報告期內,日清越南取得良好表現。集團繼續將其產品組合多元化發展至非麵類業務,以提升公司的整體競爭力。於報告期內,集團將重心擴展至優質冷凍食品產品,除了提供一系列廣泛的優質產品外,亦增加在各種銷售渠道的布局,以帶動銷量。公司亦持續拓展「KAGOME」業務在不同地區的銷售渠道。「日清穀物麥片」因客戶提倡健康生活而繼續受彼等支持。此外,集團亦推出新口味的低脂「日清乳酪」系列,豐富其產品系列。此外,因其分銷渠道持續擴張,「日清湖池屋薯片」取得出色的表現。玉米片巧克力零食「日清可可脆批」持續獲得市場的正面迴響。日清盈優青汁系列成功吸引注重健康的客戶群,並透過飲料販賣機進一步提升產品曝光度。日清食品執行董事、董事長兼首席執行官安藤清隆先生表示:「於2024年上半年,全球經濟格局有所改善,但持續挑戰仍然存在,並重塑全球供應鏈及我們經營所在地區的消費者消費模式。」「我們相信高端化及多元化策略是在動盪及波動的市場中實現增長的關鍵。我們的高端化策略正在推動越南市場的發展動能。同時,在中國內地,鑑於經濟形勢的不確定性,我們需要更靈活地為我們的優質產品安排推廣活動,以接觸更多目標消費者。為了在不同市場中保持敏銳度,我們致力提升及完善產品質素、食品安全及創新能力,為消費者帶來更美味的體驗。」「展望未來,我們對各地區業務的長遠發展保持審慎樂觀的態度,繼續控制成本及改善營運效率。我們致力將業務組合進一步多元化至非麵類業務,豐富產品線,以擴大收入基礎,同時擴展業務版圖及滲透其他地區,如越南、台灣及韓國市場,開拓更多銷售渠道。我們將繼續穩固基礎,開發多元化之產品組合,為客戶及股東帶來持續的收入及盈利增長。」– 完 –有關日清食品有限公司日清食品有限公司(「日清食品」,連同其附屬公司統稱「集團」;股份代號:1475)為一間在中國內地及香港知名的食品公司,主要專營優質即食麵市場,旗下眾多品牌不僅知名度高,且廣受顧客喜愛。集團於1984年正式於香港設立營業據點並為香港最大的即食麵公司。集團主要生產及銷售兩個核心企業品牌「日清」及「公仔」,以及多元化的家庭食品品牌組合,出品具標誌性和優質的即食麵、優質冷凍食品(包括冷凍點心及冷凍麵條)並銷售和分銷其他食品及飲料產品(包括蒸煮袋裝產品、零食、礦泉水、醬料及蔬菜產品)。集團五個旗艦品牌「合味道」、「出前一丁」、「公仔麵」、「公仔點心」及「福」在香港亦是其各自食品類別中最受歡迎的選擇。中國內地市場方面,集團以創新技術推出「ECO杯」概念,銷售活動主要集中在中國內地的一線及二線城市。此外,日清食品在其他亞洲地區開展業務,包括越南、台灣和韓國市場。日清食品被納入五項恒生指數,包括恒生綜合指數、恒生綜合小型股指數、恒生綜合行業指數-必需性消費、恒生港股通消費行業指數和恒生港股通必需性消費指數。日清食品現可通過滬港通及深港通下港股通進行交易。詳情請瀏覽www.nissingroup.com.hk。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

IBA of San Marino Partners with crwdunit for Advanced Quantum Ledger and Commodity Solutions

SAN MARINO, ITALY , Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - IBA  of San Marino, (https://www.iba.sm) an innovation leader in custodial agency and proof of transit technologies for commodities and a subsidiary of Spectral Capital Corporation (OTCQB:FCCN), today announced a strategic licensing agreement with crwdunit, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CrowdPoint Technologies, Inc. This partnership aims to transform IBA’s approach by creating a quantum bridge from Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to traditional commodity custodianship using crwdunit’s cutting-edge quantization technology on a decentralized cloud infrastructure.Revolutionizing Asset Management with Quantum TechnologyIBA will utilize crwdunit’s precise asset valuation technology to enhance its operations, offering unprecedented accuracy and scalability in commodity asset management through the use of Quantum Value Units (QVUs). This integration ensures precise and reliable asset management and valuation during transit.Under this agreement, crwdunit technology will help IBA measure the quantization process when data is placed on a decentralized cloud infrastructure using CrowdPoint’s Distributed and Decentralized Quantum Ledger Database (Vogon Cloud). Vogon Cloud, formerly Node Nexus Network (NNN) which was acquired by Spectral Capital last week, combines quantum computing with a high-performance Zaph virtual machine, offering real-time analytics, secure data storage, and superior scalability.Vladimir Lakin, GM of IBA of San Marino, stated, “Our collaboration with crwdunit marks a significant advancement in our use of decentralized technologies and commodity custodianship services. The real-time quantization capabilities will redefine our asset valuation processes, enhancing transparency and security of traditional DLTs.”Nadab U. Akhtar, Co-Founder, President, and COO of CrowdPoint Technologies, added, “This partnership highlights the impact and versatility of our ecosystem in transforming traditional asset management and DLT with cutting-edge quantum technologies.”About IBA of San MarinoIBA of San Marino, a subsidiary of Spectral Capital Corporation (OTCQB:FCCN), specializes in creating custodianship, immutability, transparency, and a quantum bridge to DLT. Focused on leveraging innovation to deliver high-quality custodianship, IBA helps commodity owners worldwide quantize their contribution to a multi-billion-dollar daily commodity-in-transit market, accelerating its annual growth rate and contributing to positive economic impact in developing nations by creating a new kind of financial alpha.About crwdunit, Inc.A wholly owned subsidiary of CrowdPoint Technologies, Inc., crwdunit develops advanced data architecture and quantization solutions for decentralized systems and asset management, driving growth and operational excellence.About Crowdpoint Technologies inc.CrowdPoint is a pioneer in quantum cloud technology, developing Vogon™, a Distributed and Decentralized Quantum Ledger Database (D2/QLDB™). CrowdPoint’s solutions enhance real-time intelligence, data optimization, and edge-computing, benefiting sectors such as energy management and e-commerce.About Spectral Capital CorporationAbout Spectral Capital Corporation: Founded in 2000 and based in Seattle, Washington, Spectral Capital (OTCQB:FCCN) is a technology startup accelerator and quantum incubator. We specialize in Quantum as a Service (QaaS), leveraging our proprietary Distributed Quantum Ledger Database technology (DQ-LDB) to offer secure, advanced storage and computing solutions.Forward Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and FCCN's growth and business strategy. Words such as "expects," "will," "intends," "plans," "believes," "anticipates," "hopes," "estimates," and variations on such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although FCCN believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of FCCN. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, changes in FCCN's business; competitive factors in the market(s) in which FCCN operates; risks associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in FCCN's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. FCCN expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in FCCN's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.SOURCE: Spectral Capital CorporationFor Media Inquiries:Andrew BardRubenstein Public Relationsabard@rubensteinpr.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Solar District Cooling Group Berhad Aims to Raise RM45.09 Million from ACE Market IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Solar District Cooling Group Berhad ("SDCG") is pleased to announce the launch of its prospectus for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities"). The IPO represents a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory, allowing SDCG to expand its operations and strengthen its market position in building management system (“BMS”) and solar thermal systems and energy saving services.Mr. Chris Lai Ther Wei, Head of Capital Markets, Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Chew Sing Guan, Managing Director, Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Edison Kong, Managing Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadMdm. Eileen Liuk, Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group Berhad[L-R]SDCG and its subsidiaries (“Group”) are principally involved in the provision and maintenance of BMS, solar thermal systems and energy saving services. The Group has a proven track record of enhancing energy efficiency across healthcare, hospitality and industrial sectors. SDCG Group is involved in providing energy performance services to the concession companies that are providing hospital support services for public hospitals. The concessionaires engaged SDCG Group as a subcontractor to carry out energy efficiency work related to the installation of hybrid solar thermal hot water systems, and for some contracts, retrofitting of fluorescent lighting of LED lighting.Mr. Wong Kei Fai, Independent Non-Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadMs. Wong Poh May, Independent Non-Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadMr. Chris Lai Ther Wei, Head of Capital Markets, Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Chew Sing Guan, Managing Director, Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Edison Kong, Managing Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadMdm. Eileen Liuk, Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadIr. Dr. Khairul Azmy Bin Kamaluddin, Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadYM Raja Nor Azlina Binti Raja Azhar, Independent Non-Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadFollowing the IPO exercise, SDCG is expected to raise RM45.09 million via the issuance of 118.67 million shares at the issue price of RM0.38 per share. The proceeds will be allocated in the following manner:RM1.90 million for the expansion of headquarters in Kajang, Selangor; RM5.00 million for tender bonds and/or performance bonds for future projects;RM18.70 million for the purchase of materials for BMS segment, and solar thermal systems and energy-saving services segment;RM12.67 million for general working capital; RM2.52 million for capital expenditure, including new equipment for BMS, installation and maintenance of solar thermal hot water systems, and purchasing ICT software and services; andRM4.30 million for estimated listing expenses.Applications for the IPO will open at 10:00 a.m. today, following the prospectus launch, and will close on 6 September 2024. SDCG is scheduled to list on the ACE Market on 19 September 2024. At the IPO price of RM0.38 per share, the market capitalisation of the company upon listing will be RM161.05 million.Managing Director of SDCG, Mr. Edison Kong commented, "This IPO represents a significant milestone in Solar District Cooling Group Berhad’s journey. Since 2008, we have been driven by a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Our focus on delivering Building Management Systems and solar thermal technologies has helped us enhance energy efficiency and promote environmental stewardship. With this listing, we look forward to embracing new opportunities and setting new standards in our business. I am deeply grateful to our team, clients, and partners for their continued trust and support.”Head of Capital Markets of Mercury Securities Sdn Bhd, Mr. Chris Lai Ther Wei stated, “We would like to congratulate the Board and the entire team of Solar District Cooling Group Berhad on the successful launch of your IPO prospectus. Well done for reaching another milestone in your corporate journey.”Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd. is the Principal Adviser, Sponsor, Sole Underwriter, and Sole Placement Agent for SDCG. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HKIoD Recommends Board Readiness Training for First-time Directors Before Appointment

HONG KONG, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”) welcomes(1) The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ("the Exchange")'s proposal to mandate directorship training for first-time directors and require all directors to undergo continuing professional development (“CPD”) training. To further uphold corporate governance standards and director professionalism, HKIoD thinks the Exchange can go further.Dr Christopher To, Chairman of HKIoD, said, “HKIoD welcomes the Exchange’s latest regular exercise to review and update the Corporate Governance Code and related Listing Rules. Although we do not agree with every element of the Exchange’s proposals, we certainly support the notion of making continuing professional development mandatory for all directors.”According to HKIoD, to make true the purpose and effect of continuing training, a board should have a suitable professional development policy for its directors. Continuing training is important for directors to keep up, but it must be distinguished from initial training. For those who do not have directorship training nor experience whatsoever, undergoing initial training on effective directorship and corporate governance is prudent. First-time directorship training should be a prerequisite prior to the director coming on board, however. “The Exchange should go further by encouraging individuals to have become ready for a board seat prior to appointment, rather than to start acquainting themselves with the demands of directorship post-appointment.” Dr To commented.Dr Carlye Tsui, CEO of HKIoD, supplemented, “We believe all company directors, when they first assume their posts, should have a firm grounding of the skills, knowledge and qualities required to meet the corporate governance demands of today. HKIoD long advocates the importance of corporate governance training, and we want to emphasise that proper initial training for first-time directors is one key aspect of the total quality of corporate governance training.”The Institute believes that attaining HKIoD Diploma level credential (or higher) should qualify as initial training now proposed for First-time Directors by the Exchange. The Institute also recommends transition course(s) for credentialed/experienced directors from other markets to help them become familiar with the Hong Kong market. HKIoD will gladly work with the Exchange to design and offer such programmes, and an accreditation regime for directorship training in Hong Kong.On proposals around time commitment and tenure of Independent Non-Executive Director (“INED”), Mr Henry Lai, Past Chairman of HKIoD and current Chairman of the Institute’s Corporate Governance Policies Committee, said, “The emphasis should be on whether the INED and the issuers involved have made an honest assessment as to the ability to devote sufficient time, not a broad-brush requirement on the director to limit the number of INED positions one may hold. Particularly, we do not agree with the Exchange’s proposal which only seeks to limit INED positions one may hold among Hong Kong issuers.” As to the question of how long is too long for an INED, Mr Lai added, “the answer ought to be ‘it depends’. It is the independence of mind that matters, not tenure.”The Exchange would also want issuers without an independent board chair to designate a Lead INED. Due to the many constraints and practical realities now exist in the Hong Kong market, HKIoD believes there are alternatives that can be more effective. “We do not tend to have majority INED in our market. The Lead INED will be chosen from a small group anyway. We should rather empower and encourage all INEDs to collectively perform, to bring the results that are sought under the Lead INED concept. Meetings with shareholders and stakeholders can be set up for all INEDs to take part. There can be an INED report section in the annual report,” Mr Lai commented.  “Maybe we should encourage more issuers to have an independent board chair. An independent board chair working together with all the other INEDs can be more helpful,” Mr Lai continued.HKIoD has early on advocated the benefit of moving towards a majority INED, which can make INEDs collectively better able to perform their director roles. With INEDs comprising the majority, their active involvement in board matters becomes more necessary and their time commitment more valued. It should also allow much more room for meaningful rotation and refreshment through careful succession planning.Apart from the above, the Institute expressed support for many changes proposed by the Exchange including mandating board performance review, maintaining a board skills matrix, mandating the annual reviews of the effectiveness of the issuer’s risk management and internal control systems, disclosure of the issuer’s policy on payment of dividends and the board’s dividend decisions, and disclosures in respect of issuers’ modified auditors’ opinion.      (1)The full response: HKIoD Response to HKEX ConsultationAbout The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”)The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”) is Hong Kong’s premier body representing directors working together to advance corporate sustainability in creating long-term value for companies, their owners, stakeholders, humankind and Planet Earth through advocacy and standards-setting in corporate governance and director professionalism. Led by Founder Chairman Dr The Hon Moses Cheng, HKIoD was founded in 1997. Throughout the years, HKIoD is honoured to have the Chief Executive of HKSAR as the Institute’s Patron. Membership of HKIoD comprises of directors from diverse industries and corporate types and includes Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Non-Executive Directors. With multi-culturalism and international perspectives, HKIoD organises activities that cover director training, seminars and forums, collective director voice, guideline establishment, public education, Award Series for Director Excellence, assessment of Corporate Governance Scorecard for listed companies etc.  As a member body of the Global Network of Director Institutes (“GNDI”), HKIoD is committed to global collaboration in promoting good corporate governance and director professionalism. HKIoD is the appointed Host of the Hong Kong Chapter of Climate Governance Initiative, a global network that collaborates with the World Economic Forum in actively promoting directors’ address of the risks and opportunities of climate change.For details please visit: http://www.hkiod.com | http://www.gndi.org | https://climate-governance.org/Media Enquiries: Strategic Public Relations GroupBrenda Chan+852 2114 4396 / brenda.chan@sprg.com.hkThe Hong Kong Institute of DirectorsWing Wong+852 2889 1414 / wing.wong@hkiod.com– End – Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TRST01 Signs Landmark Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with Rubber Board of India for Centralised Compliance Solution for EUDR

SINGAPORE, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TRST01, a sustainable tech company that helps businesses meet global sustainability rules while making their supply chains more transparent, trustworthy, and ethical, announces a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with the Rubber Board of India to develop and implement a centralised compliance solution for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Through this strategic partnership, TRST01 becomes the first private entity in the world to enter into an MoU with a public entity for a one-stop compliance solution, setting a new standard in public-private partnerships.The MoU underscores the trust and confidence that the Rubber Board of India has in TRST01 as a key player in the sustainable technology space. While other entites have entered into contract-based agreements, this MoU represents a deeper, more integrated collaboration that is poised to revolutionise compliance processes for the Indian rubber industry.TRST01 and the Rubber Board of India will collaborate on geo-mapping rubber-growing land plots to ensure deforestation-free sourcing and responsible practices. This partnership will also develop a Centralized Database to enhance traceability, risk assessment, and compliance with European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR) in the rubber industry, with TRST01 as the technology partner. Ultimately, the MoU will help strengthen India's regulatory framework and position India as a global leader in sustainable rubber production.Speaking on the strategic agreement with TRST01, Mr. M. Vasanthagesan IRS, CEO and Executive Director of The Rubber Board, said, "This collaboration with TRST01 is a testament to our dedication to supporting the rubber sector. The initiatives outlined in this MoU will facilitate the exporters to comply with EUDR and make Indian rubber growers globally competitive and get wider opportunities for their produce.""This joint venture is a testament to our commitment to driving sustainability and compliance in the rubber industry," remarked Prabir Mishra, CEO and founder of TRST01. "It is a great honour to partner with the Rubber Board of India as this initiative can serve as a model for other industries and regions.For TRST01, the MoU will demonstrate how public-private partnerships can drive innovation in sustainability. The collaboration represents a shared vision for a sustainable future. It will significantly benefit Indian rubber producers, highlighting how TRST01 can help producers achieve global compliance standards in sustainability.About TRST01TRST01 provides cutting-edge technology solutions that ensure supply chain traceability, accurate ESG reporting, digital measurement of sustainability impacts, and the secure management of carbon credits. TRST01 stands out for its simplicity, adaptability, and focus on creating tangible impacts on sustainability, making it accessible and effective for many users, from smallholder farmers to multinational corporations. It is also at the forefront of the regenerative finance movement, creating financial tools that promote practices that restore rather than deplete the earth's resources.TRST01's approach fundamentally transforms how businesses view sustainability by creating a direct and tangible impact on People, Planet, and Profitability. Our innovations are not just about compliance; they make a sustainable ecosystem where every participant benefits. Visit trst01.com to learn more.About Rubber Board IndiaThe Rubber Board of India, headquartered in Kottayam, Kerala, is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Established in 1947, it plays a pivotal role in the development of the rubber industry in India. The Board's responsibilities encompass research, development, and extension activities related to natural rubber cultivation, production, and processing. It also regulates the marketing of rubber and ensures fair prices for both growers and consumers. Through its various initiatives, the Rubber Board strives to enhance the productivity and sustainability of the rubber industry in India, thereby contributing to the economic growth of the country.Media Contact:Sheree TanSenior AssociatePINPOINT PR Pte. Ltd.sheree@pinpointpr.sg | pinpointpr.sgSG: +65 8313 9472Hakim IshakAssociatePINPOINT PR Pte. Ltd.hakim@pinpointpr.global | pinpointpr.sgSG: +65 8949 3040  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.