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KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Tapping Tapir, Malaysia’s pioneering brand of naturally flavoured sparkling beverages, has introduced the latest addition to its gutC prebiotic drink range – Mix Berry. The new flavour was officially unveiled at the brand’s wellness-driven Valentine’s Day event at Pickle Nation, themed "Self-Love and Gut Love." This unique gathering blended fitness, mindfulness, and social connection, reinforcing the importance of gut health and self-care in daily life.The new gutC Mix Berry flavourSince its inception in 2013, The Tapping Tapir has been dedicated to crafting all-natural, additive-free beverages made from real fruit juices, spices, and herbs. The gutC range, designed to support digestive wellness, reflects the brand’s commitment to health-conscious innovation. Recognising that 70% of the immune system is linked to gut health, gutC offers a low-calorie, prebiotic-infused selection of refreshing drinks that seamlessly fit into modern lifestyles.The Peach and Grape gutC flavoursWith the launch of Mix Berry, gutC now features four unique flavours: Mix Berry, Peach, Grape, and Lychee – the latter being an exclusive offering at 7-Eleven outlets. Each variant is carefully formulated with prebiotics (Inulin & Apple Cider Vinegar) to support digestion, Vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, and less than 2g of sugar, keeping each can under 15 calories for a guilt-free, refreshing beverage experience.To mark the launch of Mix Berry, The Tapping Tapir hosted a special Valentine’s Day event at Pickle Nation, bringing together a diverse crowd of health enthusiasts, professional athletes, influencers, and brand partners for a day of self-care and gut health awareness. Attendees were treated to an array of immersive experiences that highlighted movement, mindfulness, and social connection.Participants took part in pickleball training sessions, where beginners were introduced to the fast-growing sport under expert guidance. Wellness expert Piyachai Teo led guided meditation and breathwork workshops, promoting relaxation and stress relief. The event also featured an invigorating ice bath recovery experience, showcasing the benefits of cold therapy for muscle recovery and mental clarity. Throughout the day, guests were invited to visit sampling stations, where they had the first taste of the new gutC Mix Berry, alongside other beverages from The Tapping Tapir.KOLs, celebrities, and Pickleball players at the gutC Mix Berry launch party, including Cik Manggis, Atita Haris, Intan Sarah, and Fad AnuarThe highlight of the event was a social pickleball tournament, which saw friendly competition among influencers, celebrities, and professional pickleball players. Among the notable attendees were Toi Sieu Ee, Malaysia’s No. 2-ranked pickleball player, alongside well-known personalities such as Cik Manggis, Mark O’Dea, Luqman Hafidz, and Intan Sarah. VIP guests from Diamond & Platinum, Christy Ng, and Pickle Fox were also present, adding to the vibrancy of the occasion.The competition concluded with participants vying for prizes in the Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles categories, with winners taking home RM500 cash prizes and a Six Zero Quartz Paddle, generously sponsored by Pickle Fox. Adding an element of glamour, Diamond & Platinum awarded a diamond necklace to the best-dressed guest, while two lucky winners received RM500 shopping vouchers.With the expanded gutC range, The Tapping Tapir continues to redefine healthy beverages in Malaysia. As a brand known for innovation and sustainability, it remains committed to sourcing high-quality natural ingredients from local farmers, minimising processing, and prioritising eco-friendly packaging. Widely available in premium retailers, cafés, and hotels, The Tapping Tapir is making it easier for consumers to embrace healthier, more responsible choices in their daily lives.For more information about gutC Mix Berry and upcoming events, visit www.thetappingtapir.com or follow The Tapping Tapir on its Facebook and Instagram pages.– End –About The Tapping Tapir:Founded in 2013, The Tapping Tapir is a proudly Malaysian brand specialising in all-natural sparkling sodas crafted from real fruit juices, herbs, and spices—free from artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives. Embracing the philosophy of “Refreshingly WILD,” the brand celebrates nature’s best ingredients to create bold, tropical flavours with a refreshing twist.Each beverage is enriched with Vitamin C and contains less than 5g of sugar, naturally sweetened with stevia leaf extract. Committed to quality and sustainability, The Tapping Tapir works closely with local farmers to source fresh ingredients while ensuring all products are Halal-certified.Headquartered in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, The Tapping Tapir’s beverages are available nationwide through leading retailers, wholesalers, and online platforms.For more information, visit www.thetappingtapir.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- 香港国际珠宝展即日起（3月4日）至3月8日举行，展示一系列具创意及文化元素的设计- 珠宝展增设「新晋珠宝设计师」专区，展示年轻设计师的创意和工艺- 两大珠宝设计比赛今日揭盅，「国际珠宝设计大奖」云集80件各地冠军级作品角逐「冠军中之冠军」；「香港珠宝设计比赛」公开组大奖作品兼夺工艺奖，以莫内《睡莲》作灵感制作戒指香港, 2025年3月4日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由香港贸易发展局（香港贸发局）主办的第41届香港国际珠宝展，今日起一连五日（3月4至8日）在香港会议展览中心举行，而第11届香港国际钻石、宝石及珍珠展已率先于周日（3月2日）在亚洲国际博览馆揭幕，展期至3月6日。今年珠宝双展吸引约4,000家，来自超过40个国家和地区的参展商参与，展示各式各样的珠宝原材料、首饰成品和工具技术，缔造一站式国际顶尖珠宝商贸平台。珠宝展创新时尚设计引领潮流珠宝制品越来越注重时尚款式，创新设计成为产品脱颖而出的关键。香港国际珠宝展多年来为参展商提供优质平台，展示他们的无限创意和精湛工艺。今届珠宝展展商之一、来自香港的维多利亚珠宝（展位：CEC GH-E08）推出的「烟花套链」，以62卡祖母绿为主石打造，周围环绕逾3,400颗尖晶石、蓝宝石及钻石等，重现烟花绽放多彩的时刻。日本展商Jewelry of Raden & Urushi（展位：CEC 1CON-016）带来以18K 黄金、阿古屋珍珠、钻石、珍珠母贝镶嵌的龙造型胸针和吊坠，细緻的造工令造型栩栩如生。澳洲展商Autore Pearls Pty Ltd（展位：CEC GH-C32）展示迎合蛇年的蛇形项链，镶有珍珠、钻石和宝石，活灵活现。马来西亚展商俊辉创新工业股份有限公司（展位：CEC 3E-D15）于新增设的「黄金首饰」展区（Gold Jewellery），展示别具地方特色的榴槤吊坠。不少展商亦紧贴潮流推出创意产品，在设计中融入传统文化元素。香港展商金致珠宝有限公司（展位：CEC 1E-C18）响应熊猫经济，推出「熊猫与竹」珠宝系列。中国内地常州壹安珠宝有限公司（展位：CEC 1CON-029）利用几近失传的国家级非物质文化遗产「花丝镶嵌工艺」，打造18K金饰麦穗，该作品曾在2019年设计天工奖中获最佳设计奖。今年珠宝展更增设「新晋珠宝设计师」专区（Young Jewellery Designer Arena），向全球买家展示年轻设计师的创作与技艺。展会同时设有18个来自不同国家、地区及行业的展馆，其中由British Jewellery & Giftware International牵头的英国馆，带来八位当地设计师的珠宝首饰，别具特色。两大珠宝设计比赛发掘及培育行业新星香港贸发局一向重视发掘及培育新生代为业界注入动力，进一步提升珠宝设计水平和品质。今年贸发局再与香港珠宝首饰业商会、香港珠宝玉石厂商会、香港珠宝制造业厂商会及香港钻石总会合办「第七届国际珠宝设计大奖」及「第二十六届香港珠宝设计比赛」，两大比赛的颁奖典礼在今日上午举行，各优胜作品会于珠宝展展览厅1D及1E大堂展出。其中国际珠宝设计大奖是疫情后首次復办，反应非常热烈，接获80件来自九个国家和地区的冠军级作品，角逐「冠军中之冠军」等殊荣。比赛的评判团极具份量，除了邀得展会筹备委员会主席马墉宜任首席评判，成员还包括L'ÉCOLE珠宝艺术学院、戴比尔斯集团（De Beers Group）等珠宝和设计业代表。（表一为第七届国际珠宝设计大奖得奖作品）而今届香港珠宝设计比赛的主题为「光华不息」，鼓励参赛者透过设计展现珠宝持久的魅力。比赛分为公开组及学生组，共收到86份参赛作品，并由六名来自珠宝、设计等不同界别的专业评审，严选得奖作品。（表二为第二十六届香港珠宝设计比赛得奖作品）一系列活动深化业界交流为增进业界联繫，今日晚上举行珠宝交流酒会接待海内外的珠宝业界、买家等代表，并由财经事务及库务局常任秘书长（财经事务）甄美薇担任主礼嘉宾。珠宝展更有三场珠宝匯演，唿应珠宝双展「谱奏闪烁乐章」的主题，展示精选珠宝及首饰，体现创造之美。珠宝双展期间将举行超过30 场珠宝行业讲座、匯演等活动，进一步推动行业交流。表一：第七届国际珠宝设计大奖部分得奖作品 冠军中之冠军得奖设计名称︰The Kaleidoscope设计师︰Nadia Neuman（澳洲）类别︰项鍊作品描述：作品採用可互换组件的设计，有多种佩戴方式，并具有功能齐全的万花筒。它展示了天然彩色钻石在抛光和原始形式下的美丽和多功能性。最佳创意奖得奖设计名称︰Summer Night Celebration设计师︰Ying Chen CHEN （台湾）类别︰耳环作品描述*：这件作品的灵感来自神秘的玉蕊花－夏日的仙子。她的生命仅持续一夜。黄昏降临，她优雅、安静地绽放，只为伴随黎明的第一道曙光轻轻落下。虽然她的存在转瞬即逝，但却如烟火般闪耀，美丽得令人窒息。在设计中，我试图捕捉花蕊从花蕾中绽放的瞬间，无数的花丝像纤细的捲鬚般舒展，散发出无限的能量、活力和自由。这幅意象深深打动了我，让我想起「生命就像一朵花，转瞬即逝-不是以它的花期长短来衡量，而是在乎它是否灿烂盛放。」身为珠宝设计师，我常常问自己「我能在这个世界上留下什么？或许，透过我的创作，我可以把那些转瞬即逝的情感转化为永恆的美丽。」最佳工艺奖得奖设计名称︰Born of Blue设计师︰Chan Hoi Yi（香港）类别︰吊坠/胸针作品描述*：作品受到我最喜欢的哲学家荀子的名言启发：「青出于蓝而胜于蓝」。从靛蓝植物中提取的蓝色染料，颜色比植物本身更深；老师传授学生知识，而学生在不断学习中超越老师。它像一个视觉隐喻一样启发了我的设计：中国的祥云图案象徵知识（不断变化的形式/自然法则）; 中国结象徵老师/学生（从简单到复杂的形状，从浅蓝色到深蓝色，过程象徵着自我提升）。我欣赏这句名言中隐约的优雅。它谦逊、纯粹、不浮华，带着一股书生气质，带着善意与魅力。现在听起来可能有些幼稚和理想化，但这正是我想从这件珠宝中表达的。最佳整体美感奖得奖设计名称︰Contemplation设计师︰Mariia EFIMOVA （俄罗斯）类别︰戒指作品描述*：在这个一切都发生得太快的世界里，美丽已是司空见惯。我们经常被外在所诱惑。但内在有时传递的信息更为丰富。「Contemplation」邀请大家停下来，提醒大家真正的美丽存在于内心中。表二：第二十六届香港珠宝设计比赛部分得奖作品公开组大奖兼工艺技术奖作品名称︰浪漫与经典设计师︰谢嘉荣类别︰戒指作品描述*：珠宝与名画的关系密不可分，有着相同的渊源，设计师汲取了印象派画家莫内作品《睡莲》的元素，运用珠宝艺术完美展现经典名画的浪漫与典雅。公开组大奖作品名称︰维多利亚-蝶光设计师︰陈咏朗类别︰戒指作品描述*：在维多利亚港的景色中，化为一只巨蝶，展翅高飞，闪烁着五光十色的光影。幻蝶如梦，传递人们对未来的憧憬与渴望。每次翅膀扇动，都是对生命的赞歌。最后，幻蝶化了光境，吸引世人驻足凝望，心随之飞翔，共同编织那份对美好的追寻。成为梦的起点，绽放无尽可能。公开组大奖作品名称︰童趣设计师︰周天怡类别︰吊坠/胸针作品描述*：沙漏承载童年的梦，每一粒夜光沙如星尘滑落，捕捉时间的流逝与珍贵，将希望与光芒封存其中。吊坠可拆卸的设计，赋予自由更换彩沙或香氛沙的可能，增添珠宝独特魅力与个性。在流动的光影间，见证永恆与梦想的闪耀。学生组冠军作品名称︰蓝韵花语设计师︰刘康蓝就读学校︰香港理工大学类别︰戒指作品描述*：蓝色白花青的青花瓷不仅是一种美的体现，更是时间的沈淀和中华文化的延续。将其蓝白相映和纹饰繁复的特点融入珠宝设计中，表达了青花瓷恆久的吸引力和随着时间流逝依然闪耀的特质。学生组亚军作品名称︰圣华设计师︰麦泳梅就读学校︰圣方济各大学类别︰耳环作品描述*：耳环灵感源自教堂的神圣，造型勾勒出尖塔穹顶的典雅轮廓。穹顶上的十字架象徵着永恆的祝福，中央垂挂的紫色宝石犹如圣光在人间绽放，搭配色彩斑斓的珐瑯，就像教堂彩绘玻璃在阳光下的璀璨光华。每片珐瑯都象徵着信仰的力量，散发出持久而迷人的色彩。学生组季军作品名称︰红盐设计师︰刘卓礼就读学校︰港专学院类别︰手鍊/项鍊作品描述*：作品名取自苏轼《橄榄》的「纷纷青子落红盐」，当中的红盐有成熟橄榄之意。红盐落下后便不再使用树的养分，果中的种子重新发芽生长。橄榄树四季长青，开花结果，周而復始，光华不息，宛如代代相传的家族瑰宝。*资料由得奖者提供「第七届国际珠宝设计大奖」完整得奖名单：https://hkjewellery.hktdc.com/pdf/2025/IJDEA2025.pdf「第二十六届香港珠宝设计比赛」完整得奖名单：https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/sc/the-26th-hong-kong-jewellery-design-competition-result-announcement由香港贸易发展局主办的第41届香港国际珠宝展今日于湾仔会展隆重开幕，连同于亚博馆举行的第11届香港国际钻石、宝石及珍珠展，共匯聚来自全球超过40个国家及地区，约4,000家参展商。珠宝精粹廊展区内的维多利亚珠宝（展位：CEC GH-E08）以62卡祖母绿和逾3400颗宝石、钻石等打造的「烟花套链」，重现烟花绽放多彩的时刻。日本展商Jewelry of Raden & Urushi（展位：CEC 1CON-016）在珠宝设计精选展区，带来以18K 黄金、阿古屋珍珠、钻石、珍珠母贝镶嵌的龙造型胸针和吊坠。澳洲展商Autore Pearls Pty Ltd（展位：CEC GH-C32）展示的蛇形项链，镶有珍珠、钻石和宝石，活灵活现。今年珠宝展增设新晋珠宝设计师专区，为年轻设计师提供展示才华的平台。「第七届国际珠宝设计大奖」一众得奖者与嘉宾合照。「第二十六届香港珠宝设计比赛」一众得奖者与嘉宾合照。图片下载︰https://bit.ly/3QI66F3展会资料：香港国际珠宝展展览日期开放时间2025年3月4日（星期二）上午10时30分至下午6时30分2025年3月5日至7日（星期三至五）上午10时至下午6时30分2025年3月8日（星期六）上午10时至下午5时30分展览地点湾仔博览道1号香港会议展览中心记者登记处及新闻中心新闻界代表请携同名片及记者证到香港会议展览中心展览厅1D大堂，或到香港贸发局新闻中心（香港会议展览中心博览道入口──新翼地下）登记**香港国际钻石、宝石及珍珠展展览日期开放时间2025年3月2 (星期日)上午10时30分至下午6时30分2025年3月3至5日 (星期一至三)上午10时至下午6时30分2025年3月6日 (星期四)上午10时至下午5时30分展览地点香港大屿山香港国际机场亚洲国际博览馆记者登记处及新闻中心新闻界代表请携同名片及记者证到亚洲国际博览馆东大堂入口（3号展馆对面电梯旁），或到新闻中心（2楼201C会议室）登记****基于保安理由，记者须出示工作证及身份证或护照登记，方能办理记者证，持大会发出记者证入场前，保安人员亦会要求出示身份证明文件，以确认身份。请预留足够时间办理记者证及入场。相关网页 香港国际珠宝展香港国际钻石、宝石及珍珠展展览网页http://hkjewelleryshow.hktdc.com/schttp://hkdgp.hktdc.com/sc精选产品https://bit.ly/4hE1ifz两展穿梭巴士安排https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/sc/travel-to-fairground-hkcechttps://www.hktdc.com/event/hkdgp/sc/travel-to-fairground-awe展会活动https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/sc/intelligence-hubhttps://www.hktdc.com/event/hkdgp/sc/intelligence-hub香港贸发局新闻中心：http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/sc传媒查询香港贸易发展局传讯及公共事务部：夏妙婷电话：(852) 2584 4575电邮：sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.org张希汶电话：(852) 2584 4272电邮：serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org刘茸电话：(852) 2584 4472电邮：clayton.y.lawuw@hktdc.org香港贸易发展局简介香港贸易发展局(香港贸发局)是于1966年成立的法定机构，负责促进、协助和发展香港贸易。香港贸发局在世界各地设有超过50个办事处，其中13个设于中国内地，致力推广本港作为双向环球投资及商业枢纽。 香港贸发局通过举办国际展览会、会议及商贸考察团，为企业(尤其是中小企)开拓内地和环球市场的机遇。香港贸发局亦通过研究报告和数码资讯平台，提供最新的市场分析和产品资讯。有关香港贸发局的其他资讯，请浏览www.hktdc.com/aboutus/tc。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年3月4日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 周大福人寿以启德体育园开幕礼唯一钻石赞助商的身份，与客户、人生规划师、合作伙伴、员工及其家人，于主场馆一同观赏开幕礼盛事，见证历史时刻。继早前成为启德体育园独家创始保险合作伙伴后，周大福人寿再成为启德体育园开幕礼的钻石赞助商，尽显公司的雄厚资源及财务实力，以及全力支持香港特区政府推动本地文化、体育及旅游发展，开创体艺新价值的承诺。周大福人寿执行董事兼行政总裁叶文杰表示：「周大福人寿是启德体育园独家创始保险合作伙伴，很荣幸成为开幕礼的钻石赞助商，为香港以及公司的发展创造历史。与园方在不同方面的合作使我们能在香港这个最大型的综合体育及娱乐新地标，为本地运动员及表演者带来更多发挥潜能空间，引入国际盛事，并推广运动普及化。借此，我们将为客户呈献优质多元的体验，实践开创保险新价值的承诺。」周大福人寿执行董事兼副行政总裁徐志坚（右二）连同公司管理层于周大福人寿的贵宾房一同见证历史时刻。周大福人寿于开幕礼期间在主场馆内多处醒目位置展示品牌。开幕礼期间，大福人寿的品牌展示于主场馆内多处醒目位置，令现场及电视观众印象深刻，并将品牌影响力延展至各个平台。公司早前亦宣布冠名赞助飞越启德「小剑神」培训计划，助力发掘新一代代表中国香港队的击剑精英运动员，培育世界冠军。计划将于三月内接受报名，有兴趣的家长可透过登记成为「周大福人寿．生活圈」会员为学童报名参与。关于周大福人寿周大福人寿保险有限公司（「周大福人寿」）扎根香港40年，为周大福创建有限公司（香港股份代号：659）的全资附属公司，也是香港最具规模的寿险公司之一。作为周大福企业成员，周大福人寿紧扣郑氏家族（「周大福集团」或「集团」）多元业务体系的雄厚资源，致力为客户及其挚爱家人于「生活、成长、健康、传承」的人生旅程中，提供个人化的匠心规划、终身保障及优质体验。凭借集团财务实力及环球投资布局，周大福人寿矢志成为亚太区领先的保险公司，持续开创保险新价值。传媒联络周大福人寿保险有限公司品牌发展及传讯部刘慧筠 (Zoey Lau)+852 2591 8314zoey.lau@ctflife.com.hk 周大福人寿保险有限公司（于百慕达注册成立之有限公司） Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM, Feb 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 17th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit 2025, themed "Scaling Impact and Redefining Value in Sustainability," came to a successful close yesterday at the Mai House Saigon Hotel. The event marked a significant milestone in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, attracting over 200 experts, practitioners, NGO representatives, and media partners.Hosted by The Pinnacle Group International in collaboration with the Sustainable Technology Centre, this year’s summit assembled industry leaders, policymakers, and subject matter experts to explore innovative ESG strategies and solutions to creating value for organisations and the community at large. The event showcased insightful discussions, on pressing issues including climate action, transition finance, carbon emissions, diversity and inclusion, ethical governance, and community engagement."Green Man" Matthias Gelber captivates the audience at The 17th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit and Awards 2025 with his passionate keynote, urging businesses to embrace sustainable practices.Industry Leaders Convene to Drive Sustainability and ESG InnovationThe summit brought together top industry leaders and experts to explore solutions for achieving net-zero goals and advancing ESG initiatives. Mr. Mai Lam Dong, Cluster President of Schneider Electric Vietnam & Cambodia, emphasized the urgent need for carbon reduction technologies to achieve a sustainable future. He highlighted the role of smart grids, AI-driven energy management, and automation in enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions. By integrating renewables, microgrids, and electrification, businesses can accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. With Vietnam’s net-zero commitments, he called for stronger collaboration between industry, policymakers, and technology providers to scale these solutions for lasting environmental and economic impact.Building on this, Huang Yi Chun, Regional Leader for Climate Action & Sustainability at Gensler, shared how digital design is reshaping the built environment. He discussed AI-driven simulations and parametric design, suggesting ideas for businesses to integrate sustainability into urban planning and architecture to meet evolving regulatory demands.Prof. Dr. Geoffrey Williams, a leading economist and government advisor moderated a panel consisting of leaders from Bridgestone Asia Pacific, PT Hengjaya Mineralindo, and PT TBS Energi Utama where they shared insights on embedding ESG into workforce development, responsible resource management, and financing sustainable growth.Highlighting technology’s role in ESG transparency, Susanna Hasenoehrl, Head of Sustainability at SAP Asia, demonstrated how AI, big data, and blockchain are transforming sustainability reporting and corporate accountability in enabling faster and more accurate results.In another panel where strategic partnerships in sustainability were explored, Dr. Doseba Sinay of World Vision highlighted the transformative power of collaboration in addressing social and environmental challenges, emphasizing the need for multi-stakeholder engagement to create lasting impact. He shared how World Vision’s initiatives—ranging from reforestation and clean water access to livelihood programs—have been strengthened through corporate and government partnerships. Speakers from HEINEKEN Vietnam, Sarawak Energy Berhad, and Evermos echoed this sentiment, discussing how businesses can integrate ESG principles into their operations through sustainable supply chains, circular economy models, and community-driven projects. The discussion reinforced that cross-sector collaboration is not just beneficial but essential for scaling meaningful and measurable sustainability outcomes.The summit concluded with an inspiring keynote by Prof. Dr. Richard David Hames, urging businesses to remain committed to CSR and ESG as key drivers of long-term value. The event culminated in an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding contributions, with Guest of Honour Mr Vu Minh Ly, Vice Director of Resource and Environment Communication Centre, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Dr Tran Quy, President of Vietnam Institute of Digital Economy Development.The Global CSR & ESG Summit 2025 concluded with a renewed commitment from industry leaders to scaling ESG initiatives and corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices that drive both environmental impact and business value. Delegates engaged in insightful discussions on integrating sustainability into corporate strategies, leveraging technology for ESG transparency, and forging partnerships to create long-term economic and social benefits. The summit provided actionable strategies for businesses to align profitability with purpose, ensuring that sustainability remains at the core of corporate decision-making.On the second day, delegates explored the Mekong Delta, gaining firsthand insights into the intersection of sustainable tourism, local economic empowerment, and environmental preservation. The tour included a scenic cruise along the Mekong River, visits to traditional riverside villages and coconut processing workshops, and a sampan ride through the region’s lush waterways. Delegates also experienced the cultural heritage of the Delta through local folk music, seasonal delicacies, and an authentic riverside meal, reinforcing the importance of preserving both ecological and cultural landscapes in sustainability efforts.Celebrating success! Recipients proudly display their awards at the 17th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit and Awards 2025, recognizing their outstanding contributions to corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.Results for Global CSR & ESG Awards 2025Award Categories for 2025:Best Environmental Excellence AwardBest Community Programme AwardExcellence in Provision of Literacy & Education AwardEmpowerment of Women AwardBest Workplace PracticesCSR & ESG Leadership AwardBest CEOBest CFOBest Corporate Communications & Investors Relations TeamAdditionally, awards were given to companies excelling in their respective regions, including awards for Best in Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India.Best CEO Up to USD 500 Million in Market CapitalizationGold: BHG Retail REITPlatinum: Thanh Thanh Cong Bien Hoa Joint Stock CompanyUSD 1 Billion and above in Market CapitalizationPlatinum: Pertamina International ShippingBest CFO USD 1 Billion And Above in Market CapitalizationPlatinum: Pertamina International ShippingBest Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Team AwardUp to USD 500 Million Market CapitalizationSilver: BHG Retail REITGold: PT TBS Energi Utama Tbk (TBS)Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong Bien Hoa Joint Stock CompanyUSD 1 Billion and above in Market CapitalizationPlatinum: Pertamina International ShippingBest Environmental Excellence AwardUp to USD 500 Million Market CapitalizationBronze: Hirdaramani Vietnam - Fashion Garments LimitedSilver: PT Pertamina EP Bunyu FieldGold: PT. Pertamina Patra Niaga AFT SepingganBank RakyatPlatinum: PT Pertamina EP Sangasanga FieldUSD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market CapitalizationSilver: PT Kalimantan Prima PersadaGold: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga AFT JuandaPlatinum: PT Pertamina EP Donggi Matindok FieldUSD 1 Billion And Above in Market CapitalizationBronze: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal SurabayaSilver: PT Pertamina Hulu MahakamPertamina International ShippingGold:Pertamina EP Zona 7PT Chandra Asri PacificThai Union GroupPTTEP IndonesiaPlatinum: Bridgestone Asia PacificBest Community Programme AwardUp to USD 500 Million Market CapitalizationBronze: PT Pertamina Hulu Sanga SangaSilver:EvermosHirdaramani Vietnam - Fashion Garments LimitedNagaWorld LimitedHengjaya MineralindoThanh Thanh Cong Bien Hoa Joint Stock CompanyGold:PT Pertamina EP Asset 4 Sukowati FieldPT Badak NGLPT Pertamina Patra Niaga FT MaosPertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal RewuluPT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal SemarangPlatinum: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal TubanUSD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market CapitalizationBronze:Amazon Web ServicesPT Suprabari Mapanindo MineralSilver:PT Asmin Bara BronangPT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal SanggaranGold:Samsung VietnamAkzo Nobel VietnamPT Kalimantan Prima PersadaPlatinum: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Tanjung GeremUSD 1 Billion And Above in Market CapitalizationBronze:Pertamina EP Papua FieldPT Pamapersada NusantaraPT Pertamina EP Donggi Matindok FieldPT Pertamina EP Sukowati FieldPT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk Area UlubeluSilver:Bumi ResoucesPertamina EP Zona 7PT Chandra Asri PacificJOB Pertamina-Medco E&P Tomori SulawesiPertamina International ShippingGold:PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal BanjarmasinSarawak Energy BerhadPT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal TarakanPT Pertamina Patra Niaga AFT SupadioCentral RetailPT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal PontianakPT Pertamina Patra Niaga Aviation Fuel Terminal BILPlatinum: Vinmec Healthcare SystemExcellence In Provisional Of Literacy & Education AwardLess Than USD 500 Million Market CapitalizationPlatinum: PT SAPTAINDRA SEJATI USD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market CapitalizationSilver: Amazon Web ServicesGold: PT Kalimantan Prima PersadaPlatinum: Samsung VietnamUSD 1 Billion And Above in Market CapitalizationGold: Pertamina International ShippingPlatinum: Sarawak Energy BerhadEmpowerment Of Women AwardUp to USD 500 Million Market CapitalizationSilver: DiageoGold: PT PLN Nusantara Power UP Gresik Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong Bien Hoa Joint Stock CompanyUSD 500 Million to USD 1 Billion in Market CapitalizationGold: Pertamina International ShippingPlatinum: PT Kalimantan Prima PersadaUSD 1 Billion And Above in Market CapitalizationBronze: Bumi ResoucesSilver: Pertamina EP Zona 7Gold: PT Pertamina Hulu MahakamPlatinum: Sarawak Energy BerhadBest Workplace Practises Up to USD 500 Million Market CapitalizationPlatinum: Thanh Thanh Cong Bien Hoa Joint Stock CompanyUSD 1 Billion And Above in Market CapitalizationPlatinum: Vinmec Healthcare SystemProduct Excellence Award Up to USD 500 Million in Market CapitalizationPlatinum: CoMem Natural Cosmeceutics Join Stock CompanyUSD 1 Billion and above in Market CapitalizationPlatinum: Pertamina International ShippingCSR & ESG Leadership Award Up to USD 500 Million Market CapitalizationBronze: DiageoSilver: Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable TransformationBHG Retail REIT Gold: CoMem Natural Cosmeceutics Join Stock CompanyHirdaramani Vietnam - Fashion Garments LimitedPlatinum: Thanh Thanh Cong Bien Hoa Joint Stock CompanyUSD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market CapitalizationPlatinum: Samsung VietnamUSD 1 Billion And Above in Market CapitalizationBronze: PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa TbkSilver: PT Chandra Asri PacificGold: Home Credit Vietnam Financial Company LimitedPlatinum: Advanta Enterprises Limited (AEL)Best Country Excellence – Best in CambodiaUSD 1 Billion And Above in Market CapitalizationPlatinum: NagaWorld LimitedBest Country Excellence – Best in ThailandUSD 1 Billion And Above in Market CapitalizationPlatinum: Thai Union GroupBest Country Excellence – Best In IndonesiaUp to USD 500 Million Market CapitalizationGold: PT PLN Indonesia Power UBP SuralayaPlatinum: PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk Area LahendongUSD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market CapitalizationPlatinum: PT Pertamina Hulu Energi West MaduraUSD 1 Billion And Above in Market CapitalizationGold: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit III PlajuPlatinum: PT Kalimantan Prima PersadaBest Country Excellence – Best in VietnamUp to USD 500 Million Market CapitalizationPlatinum: Thanh Thanh Cong Bien Hoa Joint Stock CompanyUSD 1 Billion And Above in Market CapitalizationPlatinum: Vinmec Healthcare SystemBest Country Excellence – Best in MalaysiaUp to USD 500 Million Market CapitalizationPlatinum: Tata Consultancy ServicesUSD 1 Billion And Above in Market CapitalizationPlatinum: Sarawak Energy BerhadBest Country Excellence – Best in IndiaUp to USD 500 Million Market CapitalizationPlatinum: Bridgestone Asia PacificFor media inquiries, please contact:Eric Khoo (Mr.)Head of Global Events and PartnershipsThe Pinnacle Group InternationalEmail: eric.khoo@pinnaclegroup.globalTel: +65 8383 2480 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SOLANA BEACH, CA, Mar 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - American Wave Machines, the global leader in world-class surf pool destinations, has begun commissioning PerfectSwell® in the heart of Brazil's vibrant financial center São Paulo. AWM has partnered with JHSF, Brazil's leading high-end real estate development company, on their second PerfectSwell® location, the São Paulo Surf Club. With the iconic Ponte Estaiada bridge as a backdrop, top Brazilian Pros Italo Ferreira and Miguel Pupo, along with AWM's Rob Kelly, put the latest PerfectSwell® innovations through the paces. Commissioning will be completed in March."Our team has done an incredible job. Improvements in PerfectSwell® efficiency, performance, and maintainability are ongoing along with continuing wave design innovations. A lot of R & D went into maintaining ride length and guest beach space in a totally unique footprint," said Bruce McFarland, CEO and Founder of AWM. "The effort has paid off and PerfectSwell® is working great. It's an unsurpassed surf experience."Rob Kelly takes to the air at the newest PerfectSwell® pool in São Paulo. Photo Courtesy of Bruno Zanin.WSL Surfer Miguel Pupo said "It's a mind-blowing experience to surf in the heart of the city in another incredible JHSF venue design. There's so much power in these waves. We surfed the McFly, an incredible air section, and the other new waves, they're all addicting. I can't get myself to get out of the water.""This is the fifth PerfectSwell® commissioning I've been a part of and it's easily the most iconic destination created yet. There are several improvements that have exceeded expectations including our newest wave energy dampening system," said Miquel Lazaro Cordero, lead engineer at AWM. "These improvements have made it possible for us to bring our highest performance surf in this dense urban environment."São Paulo Surf Club with the city's iconic Ponte Estaiada bridge as backdrop. Photo Courtesy of JHSF.About American Wave MachinesAmerican Wave Machines, Inc. is the inventor and developer of PerfectSwell® Surf Technology. AWM's technology powers world class surf facilities and destinations backed by proven financials, extensive data capture, and stoked surfers. PerfectSwell® is the only sequence based, pneumatic surf technology on the market. Protected by over 50 patents worldwide, PerfectSwell® Split Peaks, Peeling Waves, Air Sections, and Wedge Barrels are all covered by AWM's robust patent portfolio.About JHSFJHSF is a Brazil-based holding company and leader in the high-income real estate industry in Brazil, engaged in real estate development, shopping mall and fashion retail and hospitality and gastronomy. Founded in 1972, the company's main area of operation and investment is in the high-income segment, with a focus on recurring income activities. The company, which has been publicly traded since 2007 and has its shares listed on B3's Novo Mercado, operates in both the Brazilian market and other countries, such as the United States and Uruguay. It was the first company in the Brazilian real estate sector to prioritize recurring income assets, including the operation of shopping centers, an airport, and hotels, in addition to real estate projects. For more information visit jhsf.com.brContact:Jenna Timinskyinfo@americanwavemachines.comSOURCE: American Wave Machines, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SANTA CLARA, CA, Mar 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graid Technology, a leading innovator in GPU-based RAID for NVMe storage performance, today announced the successful closing of its $30 million Series B funding round. The round was led by HH-CTBC Partnership, a joint venture fund between Foxconn and CTBC, alongside Yuanta Ventures. The funding also includes participation from Delta Electronics Capital, Harbinger Venture Capital, and returning investors from Graid Technology's 2022 Series A round.Graid Technology Secures $30M Series B to Accelerate Growth in Data Storage & Protection MarketNew investments will drive expansion of Graid Technology’s industry-leading data protection solutions across OEM and Enterprise markets.This investment will drive global expansion, product innovation, and strategic partnerships, strengthening Graid Technology's presence in enterprise and OEM markets while meeting growing demand for AI, machine learning (ML), and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads.Graid Technology's SupremeRAID™ product line eliminates traditional RAID bottlenecks by offloading RAID operations to the GPU, maximizing NVMe SSD performance and scalability. With thousands of deployments worldwide, SupremeRAID™ is enabling data centers, AI research facilities, media production, and financial institutions to optimize storage infrastructure while ensuring data integrity, redundancy, and resilience."This funding marks a significant milestone, not only in expanding our market reach but also in driving new innovations," said Leander Yu, Founder and CEO of Graid Technology. "The backing of HH-CTBC Partnership, Yuanta Ventures, and other strategic investors reflects confidence in our vision. With their support, we are well-positioned to scale our technology and expand into new markets."About Graid TechnologyGraid Technology is transforming enterprise storage with SupremeRAID™, the world's first GPU-based RAID solution. By offloading RAID calculations to the GPU, SupremeRAID™ enables enterprises to maximize NVMe SSD performance, delivering unprecedented speed, efficiency, and scalability for AI, ML, media, and high-performance computing workloads. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with an R&D center in Taipei, Taiwan, Graid Technology partners with leading OEMs and global technology providers to redefine NVMe storage performance.For more information, visit www.graidtech.com.Contact InformationAndrea EakenSenior Director of Marketing, Americas & EMEAandrea.eaken@graidtech.com949-742-9928SOURCE: Graid Technology Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SAN DIEGO, CA, Mar 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) achieved another major milestone in the development of Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) by flying U.S. government-provided autonomy software aboard a company-owned MQ-20 Avenger®. The demonstration was part of the Air Force Test Center's all-domain test series called Orange Flag 25-1, which took place Feb. 19-21 at Edwards Air Force Base, California.The demonstration included the use of a government-provided Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI), showcasing GA-ASI's commitment to advancing its UCAV ecosystem through collaboration with partners and government entities and integrating cutting-edge technologies. Avenger is a jet-powered UAS used extensively by GA-ASI as a test bed for future Autonomous Collaborative Platforms.GA-ASI also demonstrated the ability to rapidly swap between autonomy systems midflight over Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) satellites utilizing an autonomy product from Shield AI.Orange Flag 25-1 is part of the larger Orange Flag Evaluation and Demonstration Event series. This event brought together various stakeholders to test and validate advanced aerospace technologies in realistic operational scenarios.The government-provided autonomy software - known as a reference autonomy stack - was integrated into the GA-ASI Avenger and demonstrated autonomous flight operation capabilities focused on conducting air-to-air engagements. The government-provided PVI enabled seamless control and monitoring of the autonomy stack, highlighting the interoperability and flexibility of GA-ASI's UCAV ecosystem. The Shield AI stack demonstrated autonomy skills for safe administrative phases of flight.What the flights proved was that GA-ASI aircraft can quickly go from company-written software, to government-provided, to other vendors' software as needed. This reinforces that the new generations of GA-ASI's UCAVs can seamlessly get upgrades as fast as developers finish them. Just as a mobile phone can get new and better features with each update, so too can new UCAVs get more capable and more versatile."This demonstration marks a significant achievement in our ongoing efforts to operationalize autonomy for UCAVs," said GA-ASI Vice President of Advanced Programs Michael Atwood. "Flying the government reference autonomy stack at Orange Flag 25-1 and utilizing the government-provided PVI underscores our commitment to delivering robust and adaptable autonomy solutions for the warfighter. We especially appreciate and salute the support we received from the 309th Software Engineering Group."The successful flight at Orange Flag 25-1 further validates GA-ASI's dedication to maturing its open standards-based autonomy software ecosystem. By adhering to government-owned and maintained standards, GA-ASI ensures rapid integration of best-of-breed capabilities from third-party providers, enhancing the overall operational effectiveness of UCAV platforms.GA-ASI continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing autonomy for UCAVs through a series of flight tests and collaborations with government and industry partners. These efforts are aimed at developing an autonomy infrastructure that enables rapid integration and validation of tactical software applications while maintaining safety of flight and providing warfighters with the most advanced capabilities possible. GA-ASI has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to build and fly the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable RPA systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. With more than eight million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness. The company also produces a variety of sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.Contact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.comSOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Honouring the trailblazing women who are shaping, innovating, and leading the future of real estate this Women’s Month- The invite-only event celebrated five trailblazing women whose innovative leadership is shaping the future of real estate across Asia- The honourees represented diverse markets, from Thailand to Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore, highlighting their unique contributions to the property sector- The evening spotlighted women breaking barriers, pioneering sustainability, and driving transformative change in the real estate sectorBANGKOK, Mar 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - This Women’s Month, PropertyGuru, Southeast Asia’s leading PropTech company, recognises women driving meaningful change in real estate. Female leaders are actively reshaping skylines and redefining possibilities in the industry.On December 12, 2024, the "Celebrating Power Women in Real Estate" event, which followed the annual PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES), paid tribute to these influential leaders. This exclusive gathering served as a testament to the resilience, vision, and impact of women in real estate.Held at the luxurious Kandhavas Place at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, the VIP Cocktail Party honoured five extraordinary women whose achievements have laid the foundation for a more inclusive industry. As we mark Women’s Month, their contributions remind us that smart, innovative women are the future of real estate.A showcase of women who lead the wayL-R: Hari Krishnan, CEO & Managing Director, PropertyGuru Group; Jessica Bianca Sy (Philippines); Ixora Ang (Malaysia); Dora Chng (Singapore); Vivin Harsanto (Indonesia); Asst. Prof. Dr. Kessara Thanyalakpark (Thailand); Jules Kay, GM, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and EventsDora Chng (Singapore)As the Residential Director at GuocoLand, Ms. Chng has redefined the development of luxury living spaces in Singapore, shaping some of the city’s most prestigious properties. With nearly two decades of experience, she has driven the success of award-winning projects like Wallich Residence and Martin Modern, creating towering achievements in the region’s real estate landscape."As a leader in the real estate industry, I hope to create more opportunities for everyone across the entire spectrum," she shared. She encourages women to seize opportunities as they come, advising, "Work hard to earn respect, enjoy the opportunities, and when they come before you, you must know when to grab them." Beyond her own success, Ms. Chng is also passionate about mentorship, striving to foster a culture of learning, sharing, and continuous improvement within her company and across the industry.Ixora Ang (Malaysia)A leading lady of Malaysian real estate, Ms. Ang serves as the Managing Director for Marketing & Sales and Business Development at Tropicana Corporation. With over a decade of experience, she has brought innovation to property markets from Klang Valley to Langkawi.“At Tropicana Corporation Berhad, one of our key mantras has always been to redefine the art of living, and this award, as well as this event, is a testament to how Tropicana feels,” she said. “A huge part of that is to redefine how we work—and that means creating space for women to take up leadership roles in the workplace.”Her next-generation strategies serve as a blueprint for the future of real estate in Malaysia, and she champions leadership that is rooted in authenticity, bravery, and collaboration. “I live by the ABCs: Authenticity—bringing our true selves to the table and accepting others for who they are; Bravery—having the courage to take up space in a corporate environment and groom female talent; and Celebration via Collaboration—recognising that success is built together,” she emphasised.Jessica Bianca “Jica” T. Sy (Philippines)Ms. Sy, VP & Head of Design, Innovation, and Strategy at SMDC, has been building resilience into real estate development in the Philippines. Her work in integrating disaster risk reduction into property development has weathered storms and inspired progress.A key voice for the Philippines at the United Nations Leaders’ Roundtables on Resilient Infrastructure Systems, she has demonstrated that her designs for change go beyond aesthetics—they are about impact and inclusion. "Allowing women to take part and take lead in projects is a huge factor in making sure that women feel empowered and can feel powerful in an industry that is typically male-dominated," she shared. "We have seen large strides with more designers, real estate developers, and people around the industry truly supporting and being female-centric."Asst. Prof. Dr. Kessara Thanyalakpark (Thailand)Dr. Kessara, Managing Director of Sena Development Public Company Limited, has been a leader in sustainable innovation, pioneering solar-powered real estate solutions in Thailand. With her unwavering focus on renewable energy, she has powered up sustainable real estate development in the kingdom while maintaining a commitment to high-quality housing. She received the 2022 Thailand Real Estate Personality of the Year award.“It is important for all of us to try and help each other, to raise the bar for all women to see that there is no limitation on what women can do or achieve, even in an industry like ours,” she said, highlighting the importance of supporting and uplifting women in real estate.Vivin Harsanto (Indonesia)As Senior Director and Head of Advisory of JLL Indonesia, Ms. Harsanto has been a cornerstone of expertise for over 23 years. Her leadership in consulting has positioned her as a reliable advisor on Indonesian real estate. She also serves as the Chairperson of the independent panel of judges for the PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards, where she helps raise the bar for industry excellence.“At JLL, we focus on creating equitable opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment,” she explained. “By empowering women, fostering collaboration, and providing mentorship, we not only raise the roof—we change the structure altogether.”Celebrating women who build the futureThroughout the evening, attendees toasted to the accomplishments of these extraordinary women. The event showcased how empowerment, diversity, and inclusion work together to improve the industry.Guests left the event with a clear takeaway: Women lead the way in shaping tomorrow’s cities.The 2024 PropertyGuru ARES VIP Cocktail Party recognised the efforts women made in creating liveable communities, providing actionable insights, mitigating disasters and climate change, and developing sustainable, eco-friendly properties. For more information, email ares@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaRealEstateSummit.com and AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA REAL ESTATE SUMMITPropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES) is the premier gathering of the industry’s finest minds, top-level business leaders and decision-makers. Designed to ‘educate, innovate and inspire,’ ARES focuses on advancements in property technology, green building, sustainability, diversity, inclusivity, and innovation. More than 500 registered in-person and virtual delegates, comprising real estate and proptech experts, climate heroes, sustainability champions, trendsetters, and tech startup executives from around the region and beyond participate to refresh thinking, exchange ideas and connect with peers at ARES, which features global keynotes, case studies, panel discussions, partner booths and networking lunch.ARES is part of the exciting ‘PropertyGuru Week’ in December 2024, coinciding with the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final gala and presentation ceremony, which is joined by the region’s finest real estate developers and leaders, and watched by investors, agents, and consumers via livestream.For more information, please visit: AsiaRealEstateSummit.com.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com Media & Partnerships:Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.comPiyachanok Raungpaka, Senior Media & Marketing Services ExecutiveM: +66 94 887 5163E: piyachanok@propertyguru.com Marketing:Marco Bagna-Dulyachinda, Product Lifecycle Marketing ManagerM: +66 94 954 4154E: marco@propertyguru.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SAN DIEGO, CA, Mar 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) welcomes the U.S. Air Force's designation for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft: the new uncrewed jet fighter will be called the YFQ-42A. The announcement on Monday followed an earlier USAF decision in 2024 that GA-ASI was selected to develop and build the YFQ-42A. "We're proud to get a new official aircraft designation," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. "YFQ-42A continues a long and distinguished history for GA-ASI that dates back to the 1990s and the debut of the RQ-1 Predator®, which later changed to MQ-1 Predator. That uncrewed aircraft gave way to the MQ-9A Reaper®, the MQ-20 Avenger®, our new MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian®, and many others."These aircraft represent an unrivaled history of capable, dependable uncrewed platforms that meet the needs of America's warfighters and point the way to a significant new era for airpower."The Air Force selected YFQ-42A as the Mission Design Series (MDS) for GA-ASI's CCA prototype, representing the first in a new generation of unmanned fighter aircraft. YFQ-42A will be critical in securing air dominance for the Joint Force in future conflicts, leveraging autonomous capabilities and crewed-uncrewed teaming to defeat enemy threats in contested environments.The Air Force is developing Autonomous Collaborative Platforms to maintain its air superiority. Semi-autonomous aircraft, like YFQ-42A, will enhance flexibility, affordability, and mission effectiveness. YFQ-42A will enhance air superiority as a flexible, affordable force multiplier. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with current and next-generation crewed aircraft, expanding mission capabilities and ensuring continued air dominance. In short, YFQ-42A provides fighter capacity - affordable mass - at a lower cost and on a threat-relevant timeline.The YFQ-42A designation follows the Air Force's decision to designate GA-ASI's highly common predecessor aircraft as the XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station. The XQ-67A was ordered by the Air Force Research Lab to support the development of concepts necessary to implement the vision for CCA.In the Air Force system, an "X" plane is designed for testing and experimentation, while "Y" describes initial production-representative aircraft, usually ahead of a formal program. "F" is for fighter and "Q" designates an uncrewed aircraft. Once the production-representative aircraft moves into production, the "Y" will drop from the prefix.GA-ASI will have a one-sixth scale model of the YFQ-42A on display during the Air Warfare Symposium March 3-5, 2025, in booth #1003.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable RPA systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. With more than eight million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness. The company also produces a variety of sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.Contact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.comSOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

ABU DHABI, UAE, Mar 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is disrupting the AI education landscape with the launch of its first-ever undergraduate program. Unlike traditional AI curricula, this Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence program blends core AI expertise with leadership, entrepreneurship, industry experience, and real-world impact.MBZUAI's undergraduate program is innovative and multidisciplinary as it will equip students with a strong foundation in AI fields such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics, and provide cross-disciplinary training in business, finance, industrial design, market analysis, management, and communication. Students will benefit from a hands-on experiential curriculum to develop an entrepreneurial mindset to lead AI transformations. The goal is to develop visionary thinkers and multi-faceted problem-solvers who will lead the AI evolution globally.His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of MBZUAI's Board of Trustees, stated: "This undergraduate program will play a transformative role in fulfilling our leadership's vision of ensuring that the UAE continues to lead in AI research, application, and commercialization to drive innovation, economic growth, and societal progress. It will equip the next generation of homegrown talent with deep technical expertise and an understanding of AI's broader impact. In doing so, it will strengthen the nation's ability to foster a skilled workforce capable of driving AI advancements that benefit not only our country and the region but the world."Beyond the core technical AI skills, MBZUAI is committed to shaping the next generation of AI innovators, developers, managers, and visionaries. This comprehensive program equips them with the leadership acumen, financial and legal fundamentals, and essential human skills such as management, communication, and critical thinking that are crucial for driving the future of AI development and deployment.MBZUAI's new undergraduate program embraces a co-pilot education model, which integrates AI into every aspect of the student educational journey. AI will assume a central role in the student learning experience, enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills and preparing students to excel in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.The curriculum will cover advanced topics such as deep learning, generative AI, and AI for science, alongside business and entrepreneurial training. Students will also explore cutting-edge areas such as AI for health and medicine, AI for sustainable living, and 3D vision and mixed reality. They will have the opportunity to work with true global leaders across all domains of AI and gain unparalleled hands-on experience with the teams who develop state-of-the-art large language models including MBZUAI's world-leading JAIS, the world's most advanced Arabic LLM, and K2, the only third-party reproducible LLM to outperform major private sector models.MBZUAI President and University Professor Eric Xing emphasized the university's forward-thinking approach: "Our undergraduate program will be the first of its kind, as it integrates AI education with entrepreneurship, problem-discovery, and key skills for a product journey. We are reshaping what it means to be educated in AI-producing not just engineers, but also entrepreneurs, designers, influencers, executives, and visionary innovators prepared to drive AI innovation in every sector at all stages."Cross-disciplinary training and hands-on learning will be the cornerstone of the program. Students will embrace the humanities, business and a liberal arts curriculum, as they work well outside the bounds of classic computer science and STEM. Furthermore, they will engage in co-operative industry placements, internships, mentorships, and partnerships with top players in industry and AI research.Professor Xing added, "Our students won't just be taught theory and programming. They will graduate with critical understandings of society and people, of markets and the economy, and the practical experience and confidence to drive and lead AI initiatives, whether within established companies or through their own entrepreneurial ventures. We're focused on preparing our graduates for the rapidly changing landscape of AI."MBZUAI's program offers two distinct streams: a Bachelor of Science in AI - Business, which focuses on business integration and entrepreneurship, and a Bachelor of Science in AI - Engineering, which centers on AI model development and deployment across the breadth of AI, and real-world applications in different sectors.Students will benefit from an environment that includes high-end AI computational resources, smart classrooms, dedicated incubation spaces, and world-renowned faculty with backgrounds in both academia and industry.This pioneering program is open to both local and international students and aims to attract the brightest and most ambitious minds, positioning MBZUAI at the forefront of undergraduate AI education."We are not just educating students; we are building future generations of workforce and community of AI. With this undergraduate program, MBZUAI is setting a new standard in AI education, ensuring our graduates are equipped to transform industries and drive global progress," Professor Xing concluded.About Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)MBZUAI is a research-focused university in Abu Dhabi, and the first university dedicated entirely to the advancement of science through AI. The university empowers the next generation of AI leaders, driving innovation and impactful applications of AI through world-class education and interdisciplinary research. In 2025, MBZUAI launched its first ever undergraduate program, a Bachelor of Science in AI, with two distinct streams: Business and Engineering. For more information, please visit www.mbzuai.ac.ae.To apply for admission, visit mbzuai.ac.ae or contact admission@mbzuai.ac.ae. For press inquiries, please contact:Aya SakouryMBZUAI's Head of CommunicationsAmy RogersMBZUAI's Senior Communications Specialistmedia@mbzuai.ac.aeRoger Field/Aya HassanWallis PRSOURCE: MBZUAI Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

圣地亚哥, 2025年3月3日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 通用原子公司正重塑其软件企业布局，将各业务线的技术整合至单一技术网络，以提供全领域应对能力并实现信息主导权。 全新的 Quadratix 企业将把通用原子公司的庞大软件团队与广泛的系统套件统一整合，汇聚以下领域的解决方案：自主运作、人工智能与机器学习 空中情报、监视与侦察 陆基先进传感技术 海基威胁探测 太空任务与卫星运作 网络开发与利用 统一数据融合与可视化这项全新的跨功能协作旨在促进通用原子公司（GA）所有产品线的互通性，为希望充分利用 GA 深厚专业知识的客户提供更精简的选择。 作为全球最大的私人国防企业之一，通用原子公司数十年来一直在航天与国防技术领域发挥颠覆性影响，拥有超过 1,000 名软件工程师、程序开发人员及相关专家。全新的 Quadratix 企业将整合公司各附属部门的软件研发工作，包括航空系统公司（GA-ASI）、电磁系统集团（GA-EMS）、综合情报公司（GA-III）及其他通用原子公司资产。 这一举措为现有及未来的 GA 客户提供了全新选择。例如，GA-ASI 所交付的无人机，其行业领先的 Predator® 系列无人飞行系统（UAS）及前瞻性自主飞机，将受益于 GA 其他部门在自主运作、人工智能（AI）与机器学习（ML）方面的加强协作。 「我们已经超越了单一对应的软件开发模式，转向为我们的飞机和客户提供整合式软件解决方案，」GA-ASI 首席执行官林登·布鲁（Linden Blue）表示。「我们正在快速推进，通过 Quadratix 这一统一平台将这些解决方案整合在一起，以应对用户最严峻的挑战。」 GA 的变革性技术持续颠覆全球军队应对复杂挑战和处理不断演变威胁的方式。从数据处理、开发与传播，到数据融合与实时态势感知，我们的垂直整合软件团队与硬件工程师紧密合作，构建灵活多变的系统，使其在后端无缝运作。 「Quadratix 横向整合我们全系列的子系统，以指挥、控制、收集、分类和传递信息与情报给客户，」布鲁表示。「Quadratix 源自我们现有的整合网络与成熟系统与子系统，是 GA 提供信息主导力的端到端解决方案。」 欲了解更多关于 Quadratix 的信息，请访问 [ https://quadratix.ga.com ]( https://quadratix.ga.com )。联系信息GA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com来源: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年3月3日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品（香港）慈善基金（「慈善基金」）宣布连续第三年支持香港中文大学（「中大」）修读食品及营养科学的优异学生，并于今天举行2024-2025日清食品奖学金颁奖典礼，向13位本科及研究生颁发奖学金，以表扬他们在学业上追求卓越、立志成为未来行业领袖。慈善基金和中大于2022年设立该奖学金，为获奖学生支付学年的全额学费。奖学金可于年度表现审批后续期，希望能够为合资格学生于整个修业期提供资助，确保他们能够专注学业，无须担心财务负担。2024至2025学年四位新的获奖学生分别为：中大食品及营养科学理学士课程的梁巧雯同学、卢进晞同学和王筱渝同学，以及正就读博士学位课程的周正明同学。获得续期奖学金的九位学生分别是：理学士课程的林祉亨同学、岑惠桁同学、陈凯怡同学、许宝玲同学、关嘉怡同学、林淑芬同学、汪苇儿同学，以及正就读博士学位课程的周丹丹同学和林宇鸿同学。日清食品（香港）慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生表示：「日清食品相信『食为圣职』，即食品相关行业是神圣的工作，为生命及社会服务。我们与香港中文大学秉持相同价值观，致力培养杰出且富有爱心的食品行业专业人才，为香港的发展做出贡献。通过栽培中大食品及营养科学的学生和香港教育大学有志成为教师的精英运动员，我们以食品和体育推广健康的生活方式。这体现了我们创始人安藤百福先生的『饮食和运动是健康的两大轴心』的愿景。」香港中文大学副校长陈德章教授于典礼上向慈善基金表达衷心感谢：「日清食品的创始人安藤百福先生是一位富有远见卓识的领导者，他矢志造福社会，为我们带来创新技术，并勇于为我们的生活带来积极的改变。他的精神一直激励着我们许多人。中大一直致力提供理想学习环境，为社会培育未来领袖。我们感到十分荣幸，日清食品与我们在高等教育发展上，有着共同的愿景。」日清食品奖学金生汪苇儿同学代表全体奖学金生感谢慈善基金和中大设立日清食品奖学金，并致送由13位获奖学生共同制作的感谢册予安藤清隆先生。她表示：「这项奖学金让我们能够在食品和营养领域无拘无束地追求梦想与抱负。作为日清食品奖学金生，我们秉承创新精神，致力于提出保障全球粮食供应的安全与健康的解决方案，确保食品和营养惠及世界每一个角落。」图片说明 日清食品（香港）慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生（中间右）及中大副校长陈德章教授（中间左）今日出席2024-2025日清食品奖学金颁奖典礼。本学年共有13位得奖学生，今年四位新的获奖学生分别为：（前排由左至右）食品及营养科学理学士课程的梁巧雯同学、卢进晞同学和王筱渝同学，以及正就读博士学位课程的周正明同学。另外，九名获得续期奖学金的学生分别是：（后排由左至右）正就读理学士课程或博士学位课程的林祉亨同学、岑惠桁同学、周丹丹同学、陈凯怡同学、许宝玲同学、关嘉怡同学、林淑芬同学、汪苇儿同学和林宇鸿同学。关于日清食品（香港）慈善基金日清食品（香港）慈善基金（"慈善基金"）于2020年 9月由日清食品有限公司（股份编号： 1475）以信托契约的形式成立。慈善基金致力推动教育、教学、学习、艺术、科学和学术研究、援助有需要人士及进行惠及香港小区的慈善工作。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年3月3日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2月27日，第二批上海市创新型企业总部授牌仪式在沪举行，上海市市委副书记、市长龚正为49家创新型企业总部授牌，华领医药荣列其中。公司创始人、首席执行官陈力博士上台接受授牌，并作为企业代表进行发言。(上海市市委副书记、市长龚正为创新型企业总部授牌)创新型企业是上海现代化产业体系的重要组成部分，是上海高质量发展的活力所在。近年来，上海创新型企业加快发展壮大，对产业带动作用明显。此次授牌企业来自集成电路、生物医药、人工智能、数字经济、战新综合等重点产业领域，入选企业均呈现出创新引领性强、发展活力强劲、集聚发展明显的特征。(上海市创新型企业总部铜牌)华领医药立足上海、放眼全球，借助中国医药监管体系改革春风，利用上海营造的医药研发、生产和营商环境等创新药全链条产业环境，不断加速推动创新成果的转化和落地。历时十年，公司自主开发了全球首创、中国首发，具有全球全新靶点和全新机制的国家一类新药 - 葡萄糖激酶激活剂（GKA）多格列艾汀（商品名：华堂宁®）。2022年9月，多格列艾汀获得中国国家药品监督管理局的上市批准，用于治疗2型糖尿病，为全球范围内首个获批上市的GKA，也成为世界卫生组织（WHO）认定的第十类糖尿病治疗药物。2023年底，多格列艾汀成功进入"国家医保药品目录"，大大提高了这一创新药物的患者可及性和可负担性。作为GKA领域的全球创新领跑者，华领医药在研发期间和上市后多次获得国家级奖励、承担国家重大项目，其中包括，连续入选国家科技部"十二五"和"十三五"重大新药创制专项、中国药学会科学技术奖一等奖等。目前，华领医药正在积极开展第二代GKA和固定复方制剂的开发，以期在糖尿病及其并发症，如肥胖、糖尿病肾病等领域，为中国乃至全球患者带来更多的创新好药。(陈力博士作为企业代表发言)陈力博士在授牌仪式中代表企业进行了发言，他表示："恰逢上海加速科创中心建设、全力推动战略性新兴产业升级发展的新时代新征程，华领医药被认定成为上海市创新型企业总部，是对企业过往的肯定，也是对企业未来发展的鞭策和鼓励。华领医药将坚持概念创新、技术创新和模式创新的优势，不断开拓进取，为上海科创中心建设和生物医药产业创新发展贡献力量。"此次获授"上海市创新型企业总部"，对华领医药而言，不仅是一份荣誉，更是一份责任与使命。未来，华领医药将以此为契机，持续加大创新投入和成果转化能力，不断提升国际竞争力，为患者提供更多优质的创新药物和治疗方案，助力上海生物医药产业迈向更高峰，推动"健康中国"战略建设。关于华领华领医药（"本公司"）是一家总部位于中国上海的创新药物研发和商业化公司，在美国、中国香港设立了公司。华领医药专注于未被满足的医疗需求，为全球患者开发全新疗法。华领医药汇聚全球医药行业高素质人才，融合全球创新技术，依托全球优势资源，研究开发突破性的技术和产品，引领全球糖尿病医疗创新。公司核心产品华堂宁®（多格列艾汀片）以葡萄糖传感器葡萄糖激酶为靶点，提升2型糖尿病患者的葡萄糖敏感性，改善患者血糖稳态失调。2022年9月30日，华堂宁®已获得中国国家药品监督管理局（NMPA）的上市批准，用于单独用药或者与二甲双胍联合用药，治疗成人2型糖尿病。对于肾功能不全患者，无需调整剂量，是一款可用于肾功能损伤的2型糖尿病患者的口服降糖药物。详情垂询华领医药网址：www.huamedicine.com投资者电邮：ir@huamedicine.com媒体电邮：pr@huamedicine.com Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

宾夕法尼亚州博耶敦, 2025年3月3日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - Global Advanced Metals Pty Ltd (GAM)是一家领先的钽和锡产品生产商，其位于澳大利亚、日本和美国的三家制造工厂成功通过了负责任矿产倡议（RMI）下的负责任矿产保障流程（RMAP）的冲突矿产尽职调查审计。 GAM 在尽职调查和负责任矿产贸易方面取得了新的里程碑。经过2024年8月和9月的审计，RMAP-RMI 认定 GAM 位于日本会津（Aizu）、澳大利亚西澳格林布什（Greenbushes, WA）和美国宾夕法尼亚州博伊尔镇（Boyertown, Pennsylvania）的工厂符合其针对钽和锡的审计标准。 要获得 RMAP-RMI 的合规认证，公司必须成功通过严格的第三方冶炼厂运营审计。该审计包括验证以下内容：遵循经济合作与发展组织（OECD）的五步尽职调查指南，合理的原产国评估，矿山来源及供应链追溯文件，以及废料来源验证等多项标准。 GAM 全球供应链高级总监爱德华·斯泰克尔（Edward Steckel）表示：“这些成功的审计进一步证明了 GAM 以整体管理体系为核心的矿产尽职调查方法的有效性。GAM 将继续与负责任矿产贸易公私联盟（PPA）、负责任矿产倡议（RMI）、经济合作与发展组织（OECD）多方利益相关者小组等组织合作，推动矿产行业的负责任商业实践。” RMI-RMAP 的冲突矿产尽职调查审计项目由多个行业（如电子、航空航天、汽车）、政府及其他利益相关方共同领导和支持。下游企业依赖 GAM 等符合标准的冶炼厂，以确保遵守美国《多德-弗兰克法案》第1502条、欧盟冲突矿产法规及其他适用的无冲突矿产法规。关于 GAMGlobal Advanced Metals (GAM）是一家领先的无冲突钽和锡产品制造商。GAM 拥有全球最大工业级钽矿资源的独家开采权，该矿位于澳大利亚西部。GAM 在美国宾夕法尼亚州和日本会津的工厂生产无冲突钽粉末无冲突钽粉末和冶金产品，广泛应用于电子、航空航天、汽车、医疗及化工等行业。此外，GAM 还在澳大利亚西澳格林布什工厂生产锡锭。GAM 位于日本和美国的冶炼设施最早于2010年在前电子工业公民联盟（EICC）/全球电子可持续发展倡议（GeSI）的无冲突采购倡议（CFSI）审计计划下获得“无冲突”认证，并持续符合当前负责任矿产保障流程（RMAP）的标准。关于 RBA、RMI 和 RMAP负责任商业联盟（RBA），前身为电子工业公民联盟（EICC）。负责任矿产倡议（RMI），前身为无冲突采购倡议（CFSI）。负责任矿产保障流程（RMAP），前身为无冲突冶炼厂计划（CFSP）。联系信息Jean-Paul MeutchehoDirestor of Sourcing and Corporate Sustainabilityjmeutcheho@globaladvancedmetals.com+1 610-369-8165来源: Global Advanced Metals Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

BOYERTOWN, Pa., Mar 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Global Advanced Metals Pty Ltd (GAM), a leading producer of tantalum and tin products, has successfully undergone conflict minerals due diligence audits by the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) at its 3 manufacturing sites in Australia, Japan and the United States.Global Advanced Metals LogoGAM has achieved another milestone in the furtherance of its leadership role in due diligence and responsible minerals trade: following August and September 2024 audits, RMAP-RMI has determined GAM's Aizu, Japan, Greenbushes WA, Australia and Boyertown-Pennsylvania, USA facilities conformant to its audit standards for tantalum and tin.To earn RMAP-RMI conformance status, a company must successfully undergo a rigorous third party audit of its smelting operations. The audit includes validating evidence of: adherence to the 5-steps Due Diligence Guidance of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), acceptable reasonable country of origin evaluation, mine of origin and chain of custody documentation, and verification of scrap sources among other criteria."These successful audits are additional evidence of the effectiveness of GAM's holistic management system approach to minerals due diligence across the company. GAM will continue collaborating and partnering with organizations like the Public Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA), the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Multi-Stakeholders Group to drive for responsible business practice in the minerals sector." Said Edward Steckel, GAM Senior Director of Global Supply Chain.The RMI-RMAP's conflict-minerals due diligence audit program is led and supported by a cross section of industries (e.g., Electronics, Aerospace, and Automotive), governments, and other stakeholders. Downstream companies rely on the conformance of smelters like GAM to comply with Section 1502 of the US Dodd-Frank Act, EU conflict minerals regulations, and other applicable conflict-free minerals' regulations.About GAMGAM is a leading conflict-free tantalum and tin products maker. GAM has exclusive rights to the world's largest industrial resources of tantalum ore located in Western Australia. GAM produces conflict-free tantalum powders and metallurgical products at its Pennsylvania, USA and Aizu, Japan plants for a range of industries including electronics, aerospace, automotive, medical and chemical processing. GAM also produces tin ingot at its site in Greenbushes, WA Australia.GAM's smelting facilities in Japan and the USA were first declared "Conflict-Free" in 2010 under the former EICC/GeSI Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative (CFSI) audit program and continue to maintain their conformance to the current RMAP standard.About RBA, RMI and RMAPThe Responsible Business Alliance-RBA was formerly known as the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition-EICC,The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) was formerly known as the Conflict Free Sourcing Initiative-CFSI, andThe Responsible Minerals Assurance Process-RMAP was formerly known as the Conflict Free Smelter Program-CFSP.Contact InformationJean-Paul MeutchehoDirestor of Sourcing and Corporate Sustainabilityjmeutcheho@globaladvancedmetals.com+1 610-369-8165SOURCE: Global Advanced Metals Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SAN DIEGO, CA, Mar 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics (GA) today announced the strategic acquisition of North Point Defense, Inc. (NPD), a leading provider of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) exploitation software and sensor integration, by General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-III), formerly known as General Atomics Commonwealth Computer Research, Inc. This acquisition enhances GA's capabilities in the rapidly evolving SIGINT field, positioning the company to deliver advanced ISR solutions for air, sea, ground, and space platforms.From concept to deployment, NPD delivers AI/ML-based autonomous signal processing and data dissemination solutions providing real-time actionable intelligence, supporting tactical and national mission priorities. "Joining GA represents an incredible opportunity to enhance our impact in delivering cutting-edge SIGINT solutions in support of national and tactical users," said Bruce Benenati, President of NPD. "As part of a mission-focused organization with a proven track-record in tactical intelligence across the DoD and IC, we can accelerate innovation and deployment at scale. The integration gives our team access to unmatched operational expertise, resources, and a broader customer base. Together, we are poised to deliver even greater capabilities to those who depend on us in the field."GA-III is committed to providing a comprehensive suite of "out-of-the-box" hardware and software tools to meet mission requirements and expand the innovative intelligence capabilities within the GA group of companies. "The integration of NPD technologies into a division of GA-III is a strategic shift, enhancing GA's ability to innovate rapidly and provide greater value to customers with end-to-end ISR solutions that are more efficient, effective, and technologically advanced." said Brian Ralston, President of GA-III.Baird served as the exclusive financial adviser and Miles & Stockbridge acted as legal counsel to North Point Defense on the transaction.About General Atomics and General Atomics Integrated IntelligenceGeneral Atomics is a defense and diversified technologies company, founded in 1955 as a division of General Dynamics and acquired by the Blue family in 1986. GA and affiliates operate on five continents, and produce unmanned aircraft and airborne sensor systems, satellite surveillance, high power laser, hypervelocity projectile, and power conversion systems. GA is a leader in nuclear fusion research, next-generation nuclear fission and advanced materials technologies. The company occupies 8+ million square feet of engineering, laboratory and manufacturing facilities and comprises over 13,000 employees.GA-III's capabilities include spatio-temporal data management, advanced analytics, visualization tools, and computer vision, alongside AI/ML-enabled automated target recognition services. These capabilities support a wide range of national, tactical, and commercial/international applications, leveraging both commercial cloud and edge-based computing solutions and are fully integrated with GA Aeronautical Systems' unmanned aircraft and airborne sensor systems.Media Contact: https://www.ga.com/general-business-inquiriesContact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.comSOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.