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MELBOURNE, May 14, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - With geopolitical tensions, inflation uncertainty, and global capital flows still shifting in response to the Trump administration's renewed sanctions, fixed income continues to emerge as the strategic asset class for long-term investors. Quotient Capital Pty Ltd has released its 2025 mid-year outlook, showcasing how Australian fixed income is delivering security, stability, and consistent real returns in a turbulent global environment.Australian Fixed Income: A Beacon of Stability in Volatile MarketsGlobal markets have been shaken by widespread sanctions introduced by the second Trump administration, prompting turbulence across equities, commodities, and even traditional safe havens. Yet Australia's fixed income market remains a pillar of strength.The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) forecasts inflation to moderate toward the 2-3% target range by late 2025. Coupled with Australia's sound credit environment, strong institutional frameworks, and fiscal stability, this positions the domestic bond market as one of the most attractive globally.Key research insights from Quotient Capital include:Australian private credit grew by 14% year-on-year (2024-2025).Domestic corporate bond issuance surged 22% in Q1 2025.Liquidity across the investment-grade bond market is at its strongest in over a decade."Fixed income is no longer just a defensive allocation - it's a proactive, yield-focused wealth strategy," said Tom McCallister, Senior Fixed Income Advisor at Quotient Capital."In this cycle, investors are demanding capital protection, income certainty, and inflation resilience - and Australian bonds deliver all three."Geopolitical Shifts and Global Capital ReallocationThe global ripple effects of U.S. sanctions have disrupted cross-border capital flows and credit availability across multiple regions - driving a recalibration among asset allocators.Australia is benefitting as a preferred destination for investors seeking:Political neutralityRobust regulatory governanceHigh-grade credit assets"Private wealth, family offices, and institutions are reallocating to Australia with growing conviction," said James Harrington, Senior Fixed Income Advisor at Quotient Capital."We offer a unique mix of economic resilience and institutional-grade product access, which is proving incredibly attractive."Bringing Institutional Access to Private InvestorsQuotient Capital bridges the gap between institutional-grade opportunities and private capital - making it possible for high-net-worth individuals and SMSFs to access premium fixed income products, previously restricted to larger funds.Tailored solutions include:Infrastructure-linked debt instrumentsInflation-linked corporate bond portfoliosPrivate credit notes focused on essential service sectorsAll offerings are underpinned by detailed credit analysis, transparent structuring, and clear maturity horizons. Minimum investments typically start at $50,000 AUD.Strategic Outlook: Where the Smart Capital Is Going in 2025Continued demand for floating-rate notes (FRNs) as inflation hedgesGrowth in infrastructure and essential services-backed bondsRising private investor flows into corporate and hybrid debt marketsSMSFs and family offices driving long-term allocations toward predictable yield strategies"In today's macro climate, fixed income isn't a side allocation anymore - it's the core of the modern portfolio," McCallister adds.About Quotient CapitalQuotient Capital Pty Ltd is a privately-owned wealth advisory firm based in Melbourne, Australia. Specialising in fixed income and private market strategies, the firm empowers sophisticated investors - including SMSFs, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals - with direct access to institutional-grade opportunities backed by deep research, transparency, and personalised advisory.Office Address:Collins Square Tower 5, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3008Phone: +61 3 9111 2441Email: info@quotient-capital.comWebsite: www.quotient-capital.comMedia ContactFor interviews, commentary, or speaker engagements on global fixed income, Australian credit markets, or private debt access:Media Enquiries: pr@quotient-capital.comPhone: +61 3 9111 2441SOURCE: Quotient Capital Pty Ltd Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

比利时安特卫普, 2025年5月13日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球供应链规划解决方案领导者 OMP 今日宣布，其 Unison Planning™ 平台已获得 SAP® 认证，实现与 RISE with SAP S/4HANA® Cloud 的整合。这一重要里程碑延续了 OMP 长期以来提供 SAP 认证整合的传统，并确认 Unison Planning 完全支持 S/4HANA 环境，且与 RISE with SAP 兼容。此次整合实现了 SAP 与 Unison Planning 高阶供应链功能之间的无缝、近乎实时的连接，进一步强化了 OMP 作为复杂规划环境中值得信赖伙伴的角色。OMP 产品长 Tom Wouters 表示：“获得这项认证彰显了我们对创新及企业级可靠性的承诺。这也证实了我们能够协助全球企业在数字化转型过程中前行，特别是正在通过 RISE with SAP 迁移至 S/4HANA 的企业。”OMP 最近再度获得 Gartner®《供应链规划解决方案魔力象限™》领导者殊荣，这是其连续第十次入选，并在 2025 年获评为“执行能力”最高的供应商。OMP 商务与市场长 Philip Vervloesem 补充道：“我们提供的是实实在在的解决方案，背后有着真正的专业实力作为支撑。来自多个产业的客户，包括多家《财富》500 强企业，已在其 SAP S/4HANA 环境中使用 Unison Planning，并实际获益匪浅。此项认证可协助正在迁移至 SAP S/4HANA 的公司，将其非 SAP 系统无缝整合至 SAP ERP，为 IT 和业务领导者带来安心。”Unison Planning 的主要整合功能包括：近乎实时提取与需求、配送、生产规划及采购相关的主数据与交易数据规划结果的增量式同步无需代码的数据选择与内容配置能力支持与多个 SAP 客户端进行整合，适用于混合 SAP 架构（如 ECC 与 S/4HANA），对于同时运行多个 SAP 实例的企业尤其有价值随着这个获得 SAP 认证的附加组件的加入，Unison Planning 进一步简化了部署，并在企业 SAP 环境中强化了互操作性。SAP 整合与认证中心（SAP Integration and Certification Center, SAP ICC）已认证 Unison Planning 的整合软件使用标准整合技术与 RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud 进行整合。关于 OMPOMP 通过提供业界最佳的数字化供应链规划解决方案，协助面临复杂规划挑战的企业实现卓越、成长和持续发展。遍布消费品、生命科学、化学、金属、纸张、塑料及包装等多个行业的数百家客户均受益于 OMP 独特的 Unison Planning™ 解决方案。免责声明SAP 以及本文所提及的其他 SAP 产品与服务，以及其各自的标志，均为 SAP SE 在德国及其他国家的商标或注册商标。请参见 https://www.sap.com/copyright 以获得更多商标信息与声明。本文所提及的所有其他产品与服务名称均为其各自公司的商标。联系方式Philip VervloesemChief Commercial & Markets Officerpvervloesem@omp.com+1-770-956-2723来源: OMP Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM, May 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OMP, a global leader in supply chain planning solutions, announced today that its Unison PlanningTM platform has achieved SAP® certification as integrated with RISE with SAP S/4HANA® Cloud. Continuing its long history of providing SAP-certified integration, this milestone confirms Unison Planning's full support for S/4HANA environments and its compatibility with RISE with SAP.The integration delivers seamless, near-real-time connectivity between SAP and Unison Planning's advanced supply chain capabilities, reinforcing OMP's role as a trusted partner for navigating complex planning environments."Achieving this certification highlights our commitment to innovation and enterprise-grade reliability," says Tom Wouters, Chief Product Officer at OMP. "It confirms our ability to support global businesses in their digital transformation journeys, especially those migrating to S/4HANA with RISE with SAP."OMP was recently recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions for the 10th consecutive time, positioned highest for Ability to Execute in 2025."We offer real solutions backed by real expertise," adds Philip Vervloesem, Chief Commercial & Markets Officer at OMP. Many of our customers in various industries, including multiple Fortune 500 companies, are already reaping the benefits of using Unison Planning within their SAP S/4HANA environments. This certification helps companies migrating to SAP S/4HANA to integrate their non-SAP systems seamlessly with their SAP ERP, bringing peace of mind to both IT and business leaders."Key integration features of Unison Planning include:Near-real-time extraction of master and transactional data relevant for demand, distribution, production planning, and sourcing.Incremental synchronization of planning results,No-code configurability of data selection and content.Support for integration with multiple clients across mixed SAP landscapes (ECC, S/4HANA), especially valuable for businesses operating multiple SAP instances.With the addition of this SAP-certified add-on, Unison Planning further simplifies deployment and strengthens interoperability in enterprise SAP environments.The SAP Integration and Certification Center (SAP ICC) has certified that the integration software for Unison Planning integrates with RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud using standard integration technologies.About OMPOMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges excel, grow, and thrive by offering the best digitized supply chain planning solution on the market. Hundreds of customers in a wide range of industries - spanning consumer goods, life sciences, chemicals, metals, paper, plastics and packaging - benefit from using OMP's unique Unison Planning™ platform.DisclaimerSAP and other SAP products and services mentioned herein, as well as their respective logos, are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP SE in Germany and other countries. Please see https://www.sap.com/copyright for additional trademark information and notices. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies.Contact InformationPhilip VervloesemChief Commercial & Markets Officerpvervloesem@omp.com+1-770-956-2723SOURCE: OMP Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, May 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Groundbreaking new research was released today revealing that illicit streaming devices (ISDs) in Taiwan are not only enabling rampant piracy, but also potentially pose significant cybersecurity threats to consumers and national infrastructure. The study was released at an enforcement workshop hosted in Taipei by the Taiwan Society of Convergence and the Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP).The research, conducted by Professor Paul A. Watters of Cyberstronomy Pty Ltd, found that many ISDs are vulnerable to malware infections and can be remotely hijacked, putting users at risk of identity theft, ransomware, and espionage. Even more alarmingly, these devices could be exploited to form large-scale botnets capable of disrupting Taiwan’s critical infrastructure through coordinated cyberattacks.Key findings from the study include:49% of apps commonly associated with ISDs which were tested contained malware, with some triggering up to 20 detections on industry-leading security platforms.ISDs were found to have an average of 7.75 security vulnerabilities, leaving users exposed to exploits such as command-and-control takeovers and phishing attacks.One malware-laden app was found to use “superuser” privileges, granting attackers full access to a user’s device and connected network.Malicious infrastructure supporting ISD apps is hosted via obscure and abuse-prone domains, such as 6868c.cc and 1357c.cc, often shielded by private registrations.“Every ISD in Taiwan represents a potential node in a nationwide cyberattack,” said Matt Cheetham, General Manager of CAP. “If left unregulated, these devices could be weaponised to compromise homes, businesses, and government networks.” Cheetham noted that the study recommended a three-pronged approach to address the threat: tighten regulations on the sale and distribution of ISDs; expand enforcement and monitoring of malicious ISD infrastructure, and; implement DNS/site blocking to prevent access to known malware-distributing domains.About the Asia Video Industry AssociationThe Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry.For media enquiries and additional background please contact:Charmaine Kwan, Head of Marketing and Communications | charmaine@avia.orgLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoia |X: @AsiaVideoIA Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - EdgePoint Infrastructure (“EdgePoint”), an ASEAN-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, today announced that it has successfully built and equipped 12 digital classrooms under its Connectivity For Communities (CFC) programme, a regional corporate responsibility initiative aimed at providing access to connectivity for students in underserved communities across Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Since launching the programme just over a year ago, the company has built digital classrooms in these twelve schools, complete with access to seamless connectivity, the necessary digital devices and refurbished student common rooms. In addition, they have collaborated with teachers and local organizations to implement long-term digital literacy programmes ensuring the more than 6,500 students currently benefiting from the project are able to maximize the resources provided. These initiatives are crucial for increasing digital literacy, ensuring that students in underserved areas are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to seize future opportunities and secure brighter, more prosperous futures.Chee Wi Lyn, Executive Vice President - People and Corporate Office, said, “We are pleased that these digital classrooms have transformed the learning experiences for students as they can now learn through interactive online modules, research topics which interest them, look for reading materials online and so on. It has also empowered students to develop new skills alongside their daily studies, such as video editing and presentation creation. We have been closely monitoring the progress of the CFC projects and are pleased to share the positive impact the program is making. Attendance has improved by an overall of 10%, which led to a 6% overall increase in exam scores. Teachers have also noted a significant increase in digital literacy scores of the students, with assessments showing up to 100% improvement in some schools”.Speaking on the extended benefits of connectivity to the surrounding communities she added "Beyond the classroom, reliable internet access and digital resources have positively impacted the families of these students as well. Community members are leveraging connectivity for online gigs, financial transactions, and upskilling, all of which contribute to harnessing their full potential and improving their quality of lives. This connectivity is not only enhancing individual opportunities but also empowering the community to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world," she added.Aligned with EdgePoint’s focus on bridging the digital divide in the countries in which it operates, the company collaborates with local organizations in these countries to ensure the right underserved communities are empowered by the CFC programmes. EdgePoint aims to close the year with 20 digital libraries built in schools across Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.About EdgePoint InfrastructureEdgePoint Infrastructure is an ASEAN based independent telecommunications infrastructure company that aspires towards Building a Connected, Digital ASEAN. Headquartered in Singapore with operations in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, through EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, PT Centratama Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk and EdgePoints Towers Inc. respectively, the company is focused on providing sharable and leading-edge telecom structures, small cells and in-building systems. EdgePoint aims to be an industry leader through scale and innovation, driving operational efficiencies through the adoption of analytics and digital technologies.For more information on EdgePoint, please visit https://edgepointinfra.com/. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, May 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited (“Nissin Foods” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) today announced its unaudited first quarter financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2025 (the “Reporting Period”).The Group reported revenue of HK$1,071.9 million for the Reporting Period, representing an increase of 11.3% from HK$963.0 million of the corresponding period of 2024. Gross profit increased by 8.5% year-on-year to HK$376.1 million, driven by a growth in sales volume. The gross profit margin was 35.1%. Profit attributable to owners of the Company dropped by 6.7% year-on-year to HK$110.0 million, while Adjusted EBITDA grew by 9.2% year-on-year to HK$201.5 million.Revenue from Hong Kong and other regions operations increased by 15.2% due to the steady performance of the noodles business across all regions, as well as the regaining and consolidation of the non-noodles businesses in Korea and Australia. As for the Mainland China operations, revenue increased by 9.1% due to the Group’s efforts to expand sales in the inland areas and the continued upward momentum in Mainland China.Mr Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, “The growth momentum has continued from the second half of 2024 into the first quarter of this year, with steady performance across the regions we are operating. Sales have been particularly strong in our core noodles business and in Mainland China. Furthermore, the Group’s expansion into overseas markets has enhanced our adaptability and resilience, strengthening its competitive advantage and consistently delivering value to customers and shareholders.”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 regions including Vietnam, Taiwan, Korea and Australia markets.Nissin Foods is currently 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 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- Offer price of S$0.25 per share is at an attractive premium of 61.3% over the last traded price being 9 May 2025 and the 12-month volume-weighted average price- The Partial offer provides Cordlife shareholders an opportunity to exit at a premium- Medeze views this as a strategic opportunity to invest with long-term intent and explore collaborations with Cordlife including promotion of services together for market expansion, products/services development, diversification of business in the region and cost and operational synergiesSingapore / Bangkok, May 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Thailand-listed Medeze Group Public Company Limited (“Medeze”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Medeze Group”), through its wholly owned subsidiary Medeze Treasury Pte. Ltd. (the “Offeror”), intends to make a voluntary conditional cash partial offer (the “Partial Offer”) to acquire 10.00% of the issued ordinary shares of Cordlife Group Limited (“Cordlife” or the “Offeree”), a Singapore-listed provider of cord blood banking services. The move signals Medeze’s first strategic step into the Singapore market, with the intention of exploring business opportunities with the Offeree to create long-term value and mutual benefit for both parties.Terms of the Partial OfferUnder the terms of the Partial Offer, the Offeror is seeking to acquire 25,630,774 shares, equivalent to 10.00% of Cordlife’s total issued and paid-up ordinary shares (excluding treasury shares) (the “Shares”), at an offer price of S$0.25 per share (the “Offer Price”). This represents an attractive premium of approximately 61.3% to the last traded price of S$0.155 on 9 May 2025, and also the 12-month volume-weighted average price.The Partial Offer will be subject to the minimum acceptance condition of the Offeror having received, by the close of the Partial Offer, valid acceptances and/or tenders in respect of not less than 25,630,774 Shares, representing 10.00% of the total number of Shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the Record Date. The Partial Offer will not become or be capable of being declared unconditional in all respects unless the above condition is satisfied.The Partial Offer represents an attractive opportunity for Cordlife shareholders to realise part or potentially all of their investment. Based on the Offeror’s observation that the Shares of the Offeree has been thinly traded in recent years, the Offer Price reflects a healthy premium over recent trading levels.Rationale of the Partial OfferThe Partial Offer, if successful, will allow the Offeror to increase its direct holdings (including the existing shares held by the Offeror) in the Offeree to approximately 10.68% of the total number of Shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the Record Date. Upon successful completion of the Partial Offer, the Offeror, together with Medeze, will communicate with and endeavour to explore business opportunities with the Offeree to create long-term value and mutual benefit for both parties.The Offeror wishes to demonstrate its commitment to contribute positively to the Offeree as a long-term substantial shareholder. By acquiring a meaningful stake, the Offeror aims to collaborate with existing controlling shareholders and management to drive sustainable value creation for all stakeholders. The Offeror believes in engaging in constructive dialogue and partnership with existing shareholders and management to align on strategic priorities, governance, and operational enhancements that will benefit the Offeree’s long-term success.If a collaboration eventuates, Medeze Group and Cordlife could provide services to each other’s customers which helps to strengthen the market position and network of Medeze Group and Cordlife. As an example and for illustrative purposes only, Medeze Group could (where permissible), offer services like analyzing and storing NK cell and hair follicle banking services to Cordlife’s customers. Cordlife (where permissible) could on the other hand offer its chromosomal and genetic analysis and screening services to Medeze Group’s customers. This collaboration can further support the growth of both Medeze Group and Cordlife at the international level.The Medeze Group recorded total revenue of THB 874.3 million and net profit of THB 338.7 million, representing growth of 23.6% and 41.4% year-on-year respectively. Medeze Group’s asset base more than tripled to over THB 3.4 billion, following its successful listing of the Stock Exchange of Thailand and strategic reinvestment into technology and capacity.About MedezeThe Medeze Group has been in business for more than 14 years and is a leader in the Southeast Asia stem cell storage and services market.Recognised as the Southeast Asia Stem Cell Banking Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024), the Medeze Group has a laboratory that is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) from the United States. The laboratory is equipped with modern equipment and technology in the stem cell banking industry, such as AutoXpress and Quantum Machine.The Medeze Group is founded and headed by the incumbent chief executive officer, Dr. Veerapol Khemarangsan, an experienced Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist, who brings deep clinical and commercial expertise. He continues to be personally involved in stem cell procedures, lending Medeze Group a rare combination of medical and operational leadership. He currently serves as the Director of Training Committee in Bangkok Metropolitan Endoscopic Center (BMEC).For more information of the Medeze Group, please: https://www.medezegroup.com/th/.About CordlifeCordlife was incorporated in Singapore on 2 May 2001 and has been listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) since 29 March 2012. The Offeree is a group company in the business of providing cord blood banking services such as the collection, processing, testing, cryopreservation and storage of umbilical cord blood at birth in countries including Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, Thailand, India and the Philippines.For media queries, please contact:ThailandInvestor RelationsMedeze GroupDID: +66 91 599 9999 (press 2)Email: ir@medezegroup.comSingaporeTevinder SinghAssociateFinancial PRDID: +65 6438 2990Email: tevinder@financialpr.com.sg The directors of the Offeror (including any director who may have delegated detailed supervision of the preparation of this document) have taken all reasonable care to ensure that the facts stated and opinions expressed in this document are fair and accurate and that no material facts have been omitted from this document, and they jointly and severally accept responsibility accordingly.Where any information has been extracted or reproduced from published or otherwise publicly available sources or obtained from the Offeree, the sole responsibility of the directors of the Offeror has been to ensure through reasonable enquiries that such information is accurately extracted from such sources or, as the case may be, reflected or reproduced in this document. 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香港, 2025年5月13日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品有限公司（「日清食品」或「公司」，连同其附属公司统称「集团」；股份代号：1475）今日公布截至2025年3月31日止三个月（「报告期」）之未经审核第一季度财务业绩。报告期内，集团录得收入1,071.9百万港元，较2024年同期的963.0百万港元增加11.3%。毛利按年上升8.5%至376.1百万港元，主要受销量增长所带动，毛利率达35.1%。公司拥有人应占溢利录得110.0百万港元，按年下降6.7%；经调整EBITDA则按年增长9.2%，至201.5百万港元。来自香港及其他地区业务的收入增加15.2%，此乃因各地区面类业务的稳健表现，以及韩国和澳洲的非面类业务恢复增长和并入所致。中国内地业务收入增加9.1%，主要由于集团努力拓展内陆地区的销售以及中国内地保持上升势头所致。日清食品执行董事、董事长兼首席执行官安藤清隆先生表示：「集团的增长势头从2024年下半年持续至今年首季，各地区的营运表现平稳，核心面类业务及中国内地的销售表现尤为强劲。此外，集团致力扩张海外市场，提升了集团业务的适应力和韧性，增强了集团的竞争优势，并持续为客户及股东创造价值。」有关日清食品有限公司日清食品有限公司（「日清食品」，连同其附属公司统称「集团」；股份代号：1475）为一间在中国内地及香港知名的食品公司，主要专营优质方便面市场，旗下众多品牌不仅知名度高，且广受顾客喜爱。集团于1984年正式于香港设立营业据点并为香港最大的方便面公司。集团主要生产及销售两个核心企业品牌「日清」及「公仔」，以及多元化的家庭食品品牌组合，出品具标志性和优质的方便面、优质冷冻食品（包括冷冻点心及冷冻面条）并销售和分销其他食品及饮料产品（包括蒸煮袋装产品、零食、矿泉水、酱料及蔬菜产品）。集团五个旗舰品牌「合味道」、「出前一丁」、「公仔面」、「公仔点心」及「福」在香港亦是其各自食品类别中最受欢迎的选择。中国内地市场方面，集团以创新技术推出「ECO杯」概念，销售活动主要集中在中国内地的一线及二线城市。此外，日清食品在其他地区开展业务，包括越南、台湾、韩国及澳洲市场。日清食品被纳入5项恒生指数，包括恒生综合指数、恒生综合小型股指数、恒生综合行业指数-必需性消费、恒生港股通消费行业指数和恒生港股通必需性消费指数。日清食品现可通过沪港通及深港通下港股通进行交易。详情请浏览www.nissingroup.com.hk。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

MANILA, May 9, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As the global climate crisis intensifies, the Philippines is stepping up with bold energy ambitions. Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025 serves as a dynamic platform to showcase cutting-edge solutions, foster dialogue, and drive collaboration across the solar, energy storage and broader clean energy ecosystem.Paul Clark, Managing Director of Terrapinn Pte Ltd, shared: “We couldn’t be more excited for this year’s biggest ever Solar & Storage Live Philippines. This event just keeps breaking records and is absolutely pivotal in creating the collaboration and partnership opportunities to ensure the Philippines meets its ambitious and admirable clean energy goals. Over 15,000 energy professionals will be browsing for solutions on our expanded two-level expo. They’ll also enjoy five packed content theatres, hands-on workshops at our Solar Installer University, and unmatched networking opportunities. If you’re part of the energy transition in the Philippines, this is the place to be.”What to Expect at Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025:- 300+ exhibitors: Showcasing the latest in solar panels, battery storage systems, smart grids, and integrated renewable solutions transforming the way energy is generated and consumed.- 150+ expert speakers: Insights across five dedicated theatres on topics like Utility-Scale Solar, Rooftop Solar (C&I and Residential), Rural Electrification, T&D/Grid Infrastructure, Energy Storage, and EVs.- Policy & regulation updates: Explore the evolving legal frameworks and incentives shaping the Philippines' renewable energy market.- Investor & developer insights: Practical advice on project financing, investment opportunities, and accelerating deployment.- Strong industry support from IIEE, ASIP, PSSEA, ENPAP 4.0, PHILRECA, The CentRE, CREST, IPPF, and many more.- Hands-on workshops: Learn directly from industry experts with tips and technical training through our Solar Installer University.Whether you're an energy professional, policymaker, entrepreneur, or clean tech enthusiast, Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025 is your gateway to powering the country’s energy transformation.For more information and to register for the event, please visit https://www.terrapinn.com/solarstoragelivephprAbout Solar & Storage Live PhilippinesSolar & Storage Live Philippines is the leading event dedicated to advancing the adoption of solar and energy storage technologies in the Philippines. Organized annually, the event brings together industry stakeholders, policymakers, investors, and innovators to exchange ideas, share best practices, and drive collaboration towards a sustainable energy future.About TerrapinnTerrapinn has been sparking ideas, innovations and relationships that transform business for over 30 years. Using our global footprint, we bring innovators, disrupters and change agents together, discussing and demonstrating the technology, strategies and personalities that are changing the way the world does business. Whether you’re looking to make new connections, introduce product or inspire change in your industry, we invite you to join us as agitators of change. Terrapinn – spark something. https://www.terrapinn.com/Press attendance is complimentary. Enquiries should be directed to:Danelle Filipinas-YuragSenior Marketing ManagerTerrapinn Pte LtdDanelle.filipinas@terrapinn.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年5月9日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 小黄鸭德盈控股国际有限公司（「小黄鸭德盈」或「集团」或「B.Duck 小黄鸭」），股份代号：2250）欣然公布两项战略升级重大进展：与贵州黄果树旅游区达成十年期合作， 开发全球首个B.Duck小黄鸭主题漂流文旅项目;同时正式进军AI大模型领域，成立合资公司开发智能IP产品。 上述战略升级将进一步丰富集团以创新驱动IP生态发展的多元化业务布局，促进商品零售、生态文旅及游戏文娱三大业务的协同发展。 透过「IP+文旅」与「IP+科技」的双轮驱动模式，持续强化IP生态系统的协同效应，为长期稳健发展注入新动能。黄果树携手小黄鸭，打造「世界级景区+国民IP」的标杆集团旗下全资附属公司与贵州黄果树旅游区相关方正式签署合作协议，共同开发运营贵州黄果树小黄鸭主题漂流项目。 集团将通过小黄鸭B.Duck品牌全方位赋能该项目的规划设计、经营配套及周边产品销售，合作期限为十年（2025年5月1日至2035年4月30日）。 此次合作不仅是集团「IP+全产业链」战略的重要里程碑，更是打造兼具娱乐价值与永续发展的IP文旅新生态之关键布局。（黄果树x B.Duck小黄鸭多彩漂流乐园 联名视觉）（黄果树小黄鸭主题漂流项目签约现场）作为国内首条IP主题漂流项目，「黄果树×B.Duck小黄鸭多彩漂流乐园」由中国原创第一IP B.Duck小黄鸭与世界级文化名片黄果树风景名胜区强强联手打造，将于2025年6月1日正式开园。 此漂流项目选址于天星桥景区出口至郎宫半岛码头，全长4.2公里，漂流时长约1至1.5小时，创新融合「自然奇观+国民IP+沉浸式多元业态」，游客可体验漂流、美食、乐园、露营及树屋住宿，获得全方位游玩享受。 项目突破传统漂流季节限制，提供「玩在黄果树、住在黄果树」的完整体验，成为景区新名片，实现从静态山水到动态体验的飞跃。此外，为推进文旅业务战略布局，集团已成立小黄鸭德盈文旅（深圳）有限公司，以「IP+全产业链」模式深耕文旅业态，重点发展「中型文旅项目+小型游乐项目」。 五一期间，位于深圳万象前海的B.Duck小黄鸭城市乐园欢乐开园、热闹非凡，占地2000㎡的户外街区，集合了6项主题动力游戏、3项装置打卡点以及人偶巡演等活动，线上线下反响热烈，社交媒体推荐笔记超5万篇，假期5天即录得营收近50万元人民币。 小黄鸭城市乐园同步与位于万象前海的B.Duck潮玩快闪店、位于前海石公园的趴趴鸭充气乐园有效联动，形成了多维的消费娱乐体验，进一步提升品牌曝光及认知。 未来通过整合AI、元宇宙等创新技术，集团将持续深化与各地文旅项目合作，构建「IP授权+规划设计+EPC建设+运营管理」的全链条能力，致力于打造全球领先的IP文旅生态圈，打造一个「Playful World」。（万象前海B.Duck小黄鸭城市乐园游乐设施）（万象前海B.Duck小黄鸭城市乐园户外街区）小黄鸭融合AI 科技，开拓「数字内容+ 智能交互」新蓝海2025年4月28日，集团全资附属公司与马克数创（深圳）文化发展有限公司、贾珂先生及吕行远先生签订合资协议，共同成立专注于开发及销售基于IP矩阵的AI大模型智能产品的合资公司。 根据协议，集团以现金出资人民币275万元，持有合资公司部分股权。 此次合作标志着集团正式进军AI智能产品领域，将B.Duck小黄鸭IP与前沿人工智能技术深度融合，开拓智能化IP产品新赛道。小黄鸭德盈近年来积极拥抱AI技术变革，自2023年末成立AIGC项目小组以来，已成功应用Deepseek、ChatGPT、Midjourney等多模态大模型，大幅提升IP孵化、设计产出和商品规划效率。 新成立的合资公司将专注于开发与B.Duck小黄鸭IP形象高度契合的AI智能产品，涵盖智能硬件、互动软件等多个类别。 透过整合集团强大的IP资源与合作伙伴的技术优势，合资产品将实现从研发设计到渠道销售的全链条运营，为消费者带来全新的智能化IP体验。展望未来，集团将持续加大在AI领域的投入力度，重点布局三个方向：一是深化AI大模型在IP内容创作中的应用，提升内容产出效率; 二是拓展智能硬件产品线，开发更多具有互动功能的AI+IP产品; 三是构建智能化IP生态体系，通过技术赋能提升IP商业价值。 相信AI技术的引进将为传统IP业务注入新动能，开创「IP+科技」的创新发展模式。小黄鸭德盈董事会主席许夏林先生表示：「黄果树项目将成为『IP+文旅'的标杆』; AI合资公司的成立标志着集团正式迈入『IP+科技'新纪元』。 未来，我们将持续强化『'IP授权、商品零售、生态文旅、游戏文娱』四大板块的战略协同，透过科技赋能提升各业务线的运营效率与商业价值。 我们正加速构建『IP创作-智能产品-场景运营』的全产业链生态，以创新驱动中国原创IP产业升级，为股东创造长期可持续的回报。」关于小黄鸭德盈控股国际有限公司小黄鸭德盈控股国际有限公司是一家主要从事角色知识产权业务的投资控股公司。 集团自 2005 年创立明星 IP「B.Duck 小黄鸭」以来，在 IP 各类授权及运营上拥有丰富经验。 以「Make a Playful World」为核心愿景，集团着力于IP 实景文旅、互联网文娱、商品零售、跨境出海等业务增长点，实现授权品类、商品企划、销售渠道、供应链、业务板块的优化整合，小黄鸭德盈不断深化IP商业化生态圈建设，致力打造B.Duck成为「全球快乐符号」，推动「Make A Playful World」的使命落地。传媒查询：ALL WELL MANAGEMENT LIMITED电话电邮：(852) 3476 2920ir.allwell@gmail.com Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

BARCELONA, May 9, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OMP, a leading provider of supply chain planning solutions, invites attendees of the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 to attend Nestlé's solution provider session on May 19. The presentation will highlight how the company is transforming its supply chain across brands and regions using OMP's Unison Planning™.In this session, Shannon Novack, Supply Chain Excellence Expert at Nestlé, will share how the global food and beverage leader is reimagining its supply chain planning to meet increasing customer expectations in a fast-changing business environment. By leveraging advanced planning technology like Unison Planning, managing organizational change, and scalingfuture-fit capabilities, Nestlé is delivering real results.Attendees will gain valuable insights into how the company is driving adoption, overcoming transformation challenges, and aligning technology speed with organizational agility.The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2025, held May 19-21 in Barcelona, gathers supply chain leaders to explore strategies for navigating supply chain volatility and driving future readiness. This year's focus is on managing risk and responding to disruptions to ensure business continuity and operational excellence despite ongoing uncertainty.As a platinum sponsor, OMP invites attendees to visit booth 307 to learn more about Unison Planning. OMP's industry experts and leadership will be available to discuss today's complex supply chain challenges and how their solutions are helping leading companies deliver real results.Don't miss the opportunity to hear from Nestlé and explore how smart supply chain planning solutions like Unison Planning can help future-proof your supply chain.Session at a glanceTitle: OMP: How Nestlé is turning AI and agility into real results across its end-to-end supply chainSpeaker: Shannon Novack, Supply Chain Excellence Expert at NestléWhen: Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11:45 AM CETWhere: Spain, Barcelona, International Barcelona Convention Centre (CCIB), Room 112To see where you can meet OMP next, visit their events calendar here.About OMPOMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges excel, grow, and thrive by offering the best digitized supply chain planning solution on the market. Hundreds of customers in a wide range of industries - spanning consumer goods, life sciences, chemicals, metals, paper, plastics and packaging - benefit from using OMP's unique Unison Planning™ platform.Contact InformationPhilip VervloesemChief Commercial & Markets Officerpvervloesem@omp.com+1-770-956-2723SOURCE: OMP Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

来自199个国家的护理人员共提交了超过10万份报名申请——相比第三届的78,000多份报名，增长了28%。入围的10位决赛选手之一将获得最终大奖头衔及25万美元奖金。这些决赛选手是通过严格的评审流程选出的，由专业评审团和终审评审团共同领导。整个评审过程由指定的“流程顾问”安永会计师事务所（Ernst & Young LLP）独立监督。迪拜，阿联酋, 2025年5月8日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - Aster DM Healthcare 今日宣布第四届 Aster 守护者全球护理奖（Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award）十强入围名单。该奖项旨在表彰全球护理人员的卓越贡献，奖金高达25万美元，享有国际声誉。此次共有来自199个*国家的10万多名护士报名，创下历史新高。入围的十位决赛选手是通过由专家评审团与终审评审团领导的严格评审流程选出，整个评审过程由指定的“流程顾问”安永会计师事务所（Ernst & Young LLP）独立监督。2025年度十强入围者包括：Catherine Maree Holliday（瑞士 社区响应中心）、Edith Namba（巴布亚新几内亚 芒特哈根省医院）、Fitz Gerald Dalina Camacho（阿联酋 Mediclinic City 医院）、Dr. Jed Ray Gengoba Montayre（中国香港 香港理工大学）、Dr. Jose Arnold Tariga（美国 Insight Global Health）、Khadija Mohamed Juma（肯尼亚 Tudor 郡立医院）、Maheswari Jaganathan（马来西亚癌症研究中心）、Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti（加纳 Korle-Bu 教学医院）、Dr. Sukhpal Kaur（印度 PGIMER）、Vibhaben Gunvantbhai Salaliya（印度 心理健康医院）。了解更多入围者详情，请访问官方网站：[https://www.asterguardians.com/](https://www.asterguardians.com/)Aster DM Healthcare 创始主席 Dr. Azad Moopen 表示：“这十位入围者展现了非凡的奉献精神、专业技能和仁爱之心。他们是从第四届护理奖超过10万份报名中脱颖而出，不仅是医护人员，更是推动变革的领导者，积极影响着他们所服务的社区。通过本奖项，我们向他们改善全球生命质量的热情与承诺致敬。”第四届 Aster 守护者全球护理奖不仅将向最终获奖者颁发25万美元大奖，还将为其他九位入围者颁发荣誉与奖励，以表彰他们的卓越贡献。最终评审阶段将包括与终审评审团成员的访谈，评审团由多位国际医疗卫生领域的杰出专家组成，包括：Sheila Tlou 教授：全球艾滋病预防联盟联合主席，非洲国家疟疾联盟特别大使，博茨瓦纳；James Buchan 教授：悉尼科技大学 WHO 合作中心兼职教授，《人力资源与健康》期刊名誉主编；Dr. Peter Carter：OBE 勋章获得者，英国中北伦敦国家医疗服务体系（NHS）及英国皇家护理学院前首席执行官，现为独立医疗顾问；Dr. Niti Pall：国际糖尿病联盟候任主席，AXA EssentiAll 高级顾问，法国；Harbr 董事会主席及 Health4all Advisory 董事总经理，英国；Vishal Bali 先生：亚洲医疗控股公司执行主席，TPG Growth 高级顾问，印度新生儿基金会理事会成员。最终阶段还将结合公众投票与终审评审团访谈，最终获奖者将于2025年5月26日在阿联酋迪拜举行的盛大颁奖典礼上正式揭晓。*根据 worldbank.org/country 提供的数据。关于 Aster DM Healthcare FZC（海湾合作委员会地区）Aster DM Healthcare 由 Dr. Azad Moopen 于1987年创立，是一家领先的一体化医疗服务提供商，在海湾合作委员会（GCC）五国及约旦均有强大布局。Aster 始终致力于实现“提供可及且高质量医疗服务”的愿景，涵盖从基础医疗到四级专科医疗服务，秉持“我们将用心对待您”（We’ll Treat You Well）的承诺。其完善的一体化医疗服务体系包括：GCC地区15家医院、122家诊所及313家药房，覆盖社会各阶层，旗下运营三大品牌：Aster、Medcare 与 Access。Aster 也不断适应患者不断变化的需求，在线上线下渠道均提供优质医疗服务，代表性成果即为推出中东地区首个医疗超级应用程序——myAster。关于 Aster DM Healthcare Limited（印度）Aster DM Healthcare Limited 是印度最大的医疗服务提供商之一，在基础、二级、三级及四级医疗领域均具备强大影响力。其在印度五个邦共运营19家医院（合计5,128张病床）、13家诊所、203家药房（由 Alfaone Retail Pharmacies Private Limited 以品牌授权方式运营）、254家实验室与患者服务中心。公司向各利益相关方传递一个简明却有力的承诺：“我们将用心对待您”（We’ll Treat You Well）。如需了解更多信息，请联系：Lavanya MandalHead of PR and Internal CommunicationsAster DM HealthcareTel: +971 528126577Email: lavanya.mandal@asterdmhealthcare.com Udhayan Sasidharan NairManager - PR & CommunicationsAster DM HealthcareTel: + 971 508850520Email: udhayan.nair@asterdmhealthcare.com 附录 / 编辑说明 ——2025年Aster守护者全球护理奖十大入围者包括：Catherine Holliday，瑞士社区响应中心（Centre for Community-Driven Response): Catherine Holliday 创立了“社区响应中心”（CCDR），致力于将患者体验确立为卫生政策的核心支柱，与临床证据和经济效益并重。她开发的 PEEK 协议（个人体验、期望与知识）建立了全球最大规模之一的患者体验资料库，已收集超过2000份访谈数据，为多个国家制定医疗战略提供参考，推动患者在自身护理中扮演主动角色。她还首创了“路径专业护士服务”（Pathways Specialist Nurse Service）——一个由护士主导的远程医疗模式，面向弱势、危机受影响及偏远社区，提供分诊、评估和健康教育服务。她的创新模式重新定义了护理领域的远程医疗服务，显著改善了低资源环境中残障人士、心理健康患者及慢性病患者的就医可及性。Catherine 曾获多项国际荣誉：被世界卫生组织评选为“100位杰出女性护士与助产士领袖”（2020年）获得澳大利亚卫生部长颁发的“护理先锋奖”（2022年）荣获澳大利亚初级医疗护理护士协会“总统终身贡献奖”（2024年）Edith Namba，巴布亚新几内亚 芒特哈根省医院（Mount Hagen Provincial Hospital）Edith Namba 是一位勇敢的护理领导者，27年来在提升患者护理、推动公共卫生项目及应对性别暴力方面做出了关键贡献。她在霍乱暴发及性别暴力危机中所目睹的紧迫需求，促使她发起系统性变革：率先为性侵幸存者建立紧急救护体系，在偏远地区试点设立家庭支持中心（Family Support Centres），并培训医护人员提供全人护理。她的行动不仅减少了可预防的伤害，也推动了性别平等发展，改变了人们对医疗领导的认知——不是坐在办公桌后发号施令，而是在危机与社区中迎难而上。Edith 也因其在反性别暴力志愿行动中的卓越表现，获得了巴布亚新几内亚咨询与监测委员会（CIMC）的表彰。Fitz Gerald Dalina Camacho，阿联酋 Mediclinic City 医院 Fitz Gerald Dalina Camacho 是一位护理教育者，秉持着“优质安全护理始于护士赋能与专业培训”的信念。他在中东地区多家医院中积极推动安全流程与教育系统的革新，成效显著。他的主要项目包括：与美国心脏协会合作成立“生命支持培训中心”（Life Support Training Center）, 设计并推行“持续医学教育计划”（CME Program）, 开发成人与儿科护理技能提升项目这些计划结合了实践创新与国际标准。他的平等理念也超越医院界限，积极参与对弱势社区的教学与志愿服务，展现出护理专业的社会担当。Dr. Jed Ray Gengoba Montayre 中国香港特别行政区香港理工大学——循证实践与医疗政策研究中心（Centre for Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Policy）Dr. Jed Ray Gengoba Montayre 是一位享誉全球的老年病学专家、研究人员及政策影响者，其研究推动了老龄化照护、照护者支持及全球护理人力体系的系统性变革。他主导了多项由世界卫生组织（WHO）委托的项目，包括一项关于社区友好型老龄化干预措施的全球评估，成果被纳入 WHO 的“友善老龄框架”，以及在公共卫生紧急事件中提升科学素养策略的关键分析报告。他在护理教育上的开创性贡献之一，是创设跨学科课程《老龄、福祉与可持续发展硕士课程》（Master of Ageing, Wellbeing, and Sustainability），重塑了未来卫生领导者的培养方式。他的研究与数字创新（例如为社会孤立长者打造的远程护理服务）不断推动跨国界的包容性、循证护理模式发展。他曾获得多项国际殊荣，包括：美国国家老年护理卓越中心（National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence）颁发的“杰出老年护理教育者奖”（2021年），澳大利亚西悉尼大学“副校长卓越研究奖”（2022年，早期研究类）， 新西兰“年度杰出年轻护士奖”（2016年）。Dr. Jose Arnold Tariga ,美国 Insight Global Health: Dr. Jose Arnold Tariga 是一位变革性的护理教育者与全球健康倡导者，其使命源于自身早期经历——作为一名受过高等教育、却非西方背景的护士，初入美国医疗体系时面临偏见与挑战。他将逆境转化为动力，创立了开创性的“国际护理实务转接计划”（International Transition to Practice Program, ITPP），该模式现已成为国际受训护士在临床实践、文化融入与沟通技巧方面的重要过渡方案。在 COVID-19 疫情期间，他设计了快速技能提升模块，并持续推动解决护理教育中的结构性不平等问题。他的工作不仅提升了行业标准，也提高了护士留任率，并扩大了教育与执业的机会。在赴美前，他在阿联酋工作超过9年，为多个机构的医护人员提供教育与培训，其讲座与工作坊曾获阿联酋卫生部认可。Khadija Mohamed Juma, 肯尼亚 Tudor 郡立医院: Khadija Mohamed Juma 是一位肯尼亚护士及社会创新者，凭借其科技平台“RedSplash”彻底革新了献血服务的可及性。仅在五年内，她已主导超过500场献血活动，收集超25,000单位血液，挽救约75,000条生命，彻底改变了肯尼亚在紧急医疗中的输血机制。她开发的“智能献血者搜索”App 能实时将献血者与患者精准匹配，不仅打破了文化禁忌，也成功动员了超过500名志愿者参与。Khadija 曾获英联邦青年奖（Commonwealth Youth Awards）表彰，并被多家国际媒体报道。她以社区为核心的大胆实践，正在重新定义非洲未来医疗服务的可及性与包容性。Maheswari Jaganathan 马来西亚 Cancer Research Malaysia（马来西亚癌症研究中心）: Maheswari Jaganathan 是马来西亚全国公认的肿瘤护理领袖，开创了该国“患者导航计划”（Patient Navigation Program），该计划已成功覆盖4,700多名新确诊乳腺癌患者，显著弥合了在可及性与公平性方面的关键差距。该计划目前已在马来西亚多家医院推广实施，不仅提供临床支持，还整合了财务、法律与情感方面的协助，大幅提升了患者的治疗成效。她的工作已获得世界卫生组织认可，并正重新定义护理作为推动医疗体系变革的重要力量。她计划设立“东南亚导航学院”（Navigation Academy for Southeast Asia），打造一个聚焦系统变革、人工智能、移动健康（mHealth）与护理研究的区域性学习与协作中心，进一步巩固护理人员在医疗转型中的领导地位。Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, 加纳 Korle-Bu 教学医院, Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti 是一位在加纳乃至国际上都备受推崇的肿瘤护理领袖，曾因其在癌症护理、研究与教育方面的杰出贡献荣获多项殊荣。她在加纳创立了正式的肿瘤护士培训项目，在其带领下，该中心已培养出60多位肿瘤护理专科护士及10位乳腺护理护士。她同时是非洲癌症研究与培训组织（AORTIC）教育培训委员会成员，并担任“全球桥梁肿瘤学GM资助计划”（Global Bridges Oncology GM Grant）共同研究者。通过其领导与指导，非洲癌症护理的专业标准与政策体系不断完善，她已亲自指导超过48位来自非洲各国的护士。Naomi 致力于推动“护士主导”的教育与研究模式，正彻底变革非洲癌症护理格局，使护理成为非洲抗癌行动的核心力量。Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, 印度 PGIMER（印度全印医学科学院研究所）Dr. Sukhpal Kaur 是印度护理界的开拓者之一，其34年的职业生涯重塑了循证护理服务如何触及最弱势群体。受到推动边远地区护理创新迫切需求的激励，她在争取国家级跨学科研究经费方面发挥了关键作用，并开发了多款移动应用、居家护理规范及本土化治疗方案，显著改善了癌症患者、卧床老人及农村家庭的健康结果。她不仅参与设立护士主导的专科门诊，还推动以模拟教学与能力为导向的护理教育改革，将学术卓越与基层实际紧密结合，让富有同理心、以研究为基础的护理服务真正落地于最需要的地方。Vibha Salaliya 印度 精神健康医院（Hospital for Mental Health）Vibha Salaliya 是印度知名的精神健康护理专家，并荣获“南丁格尔奖章”（Florence Nightingale Award）。她在推广“朋辈支持志愿者”（Peer Support Volunteer, PSV）模式方面发挥了重要作用，该模式目前已在古吉拉特邦的四家公立精神病医院全面实施。通过这一创新项目，超过3,000名精神疾病患者实现了经济独立，426名患者完成了从被照护者到照护者的身份转变，打破了污名与长期住院的恶性循环。她的临床创新将心理治疗、生活技能培训、家庭重返计划与职业康复方案整合在一起，使患者平均住院天数由90天大幅缩短至43天。她还在古吉拉特邦培训了超过6,000名一线护理人员，持续扩大护理影响力。来源: Aster DM Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

SHANGHAI, CHINA, May 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On May 5, the 33rd China Cycle Expo 2025 (hereinafter referred to as the "China Cycle") grandly opens at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. This year's exhibition, with the theme of "New Quality Productivity, for the Shared Future", once again achieves a historic breakthrough in scale and content, demonstrating the vigorous vitality of the industry's development. On the first day of the exhibition, the venue is bustled with people both inside and outside. Exhibitors, buyers and visitors from all over the world gather together, jointly kicking off an annual grand event dedicated to the cycling industry.China Cycle: Global Industry Barometer Upgrades AgainChina is the world's largest manufacturer and market of bicycles and electric bicycles, with an annual trade volume accounting for more than 60% of the global total. In 2024, the overall development trend of China's bicycle industry was continued to improve. Relying on a strong manufacturing base and a broad market, after more than 30 years of development, the China Cycle has become one of the largest and most influential bicycle exhibitions in the world.This year the exhibition area is further expanded to 160,000 square meters, with a total of 13 professional exhibition halls (W1-W5, E1-E7, N1 Hall), attracting nearly 1,600 companies to participate. The newly opened N1 Hall made its debut, marking a major leap in the layout of the entire hall of the China Cycle in the Shanghai New International Expo Center, providing exhibitors and visitors with a more spacious and professional display platform.Numerous Highlights: Brands Gather Together, Innovation Leads FutureAt the scene, well-known domestic and foreign brands such as GIANT, MERIDA, PHOENIX, FOREVER, TRINX, XIDESHENG, BAFANG, SHIMANO, ABUS, BIANCHI, and FOCUS gather together to compete on the same stage with their latest products and technologies. The exhibition halls are carefully divided into different layouts. E1 focuses on displaying complete vehicle brands, E2-E3 are spare parts areas, E4 is the tire area, W1 focuses on international brands, W4 highlights outdoor cycling equipment, and W5 displays electric motorcycles and innovative products, fully covering the entire industry chain.In the "2025 CHINA CYCLE Innovation Demonstration Exhibition" area, 70 exhibits representing the industry's latest technologies and innovative achievements are unveiled, including carbon fiber power-assisted bicycles, electronic speed change systems, polymer fiber rope spokes and other black technology new products, allowing visitors to experience the transformative power of cycling technology at close range.At the same time, the industry transformation and upgrading demonstration exhibition is officially unveiled. Many specialized and innovative companies such as JIEKE, MAGENE, GOLDEN WHEEL, PHOENIX, and JAVA bring the most cutting-edge green technology solutions to jointly draw a blueprint for the transformation of China's bicycle industry.Trade Matching Meeting Starts, International Cooperation Heats UpDuring the exhibition, a two-day trade matchmaking meeting is launched simultaneously, attracting professional purchasing teams from Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, focusing on high-end parts, electric bicycles and other hot fields. On the first day, hundreds of efficient negotiations were held, injecting strong momentum into the overseas expansion of Chinese brands and international trade cooperation.The Events Are Full Of Excitement, The Cycling Craze Swept The Whole VenueInside and outside the exhibition hall, the cycling experience area, outdoor performance show, and technology interactive experience area are bustling. The stunts performed by professional riders triggers cheers, and the test ride area is crowded with people, who experience the convenience and fun of the latest electric-assisted bicycles. The e-sports competition also starts simultaneously, and the cross-border integration of cycling and e-sports ignited the passion of the audience.The "market area" that was widely acclaimed last year has been fully upgraded this year. It brings together rich content such as star fashion shows, cycling + lifestyle experience areas, new product launches, and cultural experience areas to create a new landmark where cycling culture and fashionable life intersect.New Cycling Era, Dreams Start AgainThe grand opening of the 33rd China Cycle 2025 is showing the vitality of the booming Chinese bicycle industry with a new attitude, and it also builds a broad stage for global cycling enthusiasts and all parties in the industrial chain to share opportunities and create a better future.The exhibition will last until May 8th, and we welcome more industry colleagues and cycling enthusiasts to join us!(Source: China Cycle Organizing Committee)Company: Shanghai OTOBTB Cultural Development Co.,LtdContact Person: Kira PanEmail: kira.pan@otobtb.comWebsite: http://www.otobtb.comTelephone: 021-32513000-859City: Shanghai Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Kuala Lumpur/Bangkok/Singapore , May 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As India continues to cement its reputation as the global capital for Global Capability Centers (GCCs), a new strategic imperative is emerging—cultural integration. While talent, technology, and cost arbitrage remain key, it is the cultural maturity of these centers that now determines enterprise-wide success.In a groundbreaking new whitepaper, SRKay Consulting Group makes a compelling case for why cultural intelligence must be embedded into the operational core of every GCC. Their research reveals a clear business truth: culture is no longer a soft metric—it is a measurable, high-ROI performance driver."Embedding cultural intelligence is no longer a peripheral initiative—it’s a strategic lever that powers agility, R&D effectiveness, and global alignment across mature GCCs in India."— Santosh Panicker, Chief Operating Officer, SRKay Consulting GroupGCCs Are Evolving—But Culture Is LaggingToday’s GCCs are innovation centers, managing high impact workstreams in AI, advanced analytics, and digital transformation. Yet despite this strategic evolution, many centers still struggle with the hidden costs of cultural misalignment—delayed decision-making, compliance breakdowns, communication issues, and talent attrition.SRKay’s study, which surveyed 301 leaders across C-suite, engineering, and HR functions, found:- 60% of Tech & IT leaders report compliance delays due to governance models misaligned with local culture.- 65% of aviation GCCs face productivity bottlenecks from clashes between global standardization and regional work styles.- 55–60% of engineering heads cite persistent execution hurdles caused by poor cultural synergy.Introducing the 5-Stage Cultural Maturity ModelTo tackle these gaps, SRKay proposes a 5-Stage Cultural Maturity Model, guiding GCCs from reactive problem-solving to fully institutionalized cultural fluency. The model aligns with frameworks such as Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions and Trompenaars’ Model, enabling GCCs to diagnose and address issues around hierarchy, communication styles, decision-making, and feedback protocols.This shift, SRKay argues, transforms culture from an HR initiative into a business-critical operating system.“GCCs in India now function as strategic enablers, collaborating directly with global teams on breakthrough projects.” — Darshil Dholakia, Director of Business Operations, SRKay Consulting GroupFrom Metrics to Meaning: Operationalizing CultureMature GCCs are already embedding culture into dashboards and governance scorecards:- Cross-Team Collaboration Index: Quality of interaction between HQ and GCCs- Resolution Turnaround Time: Speed of resolving culturally driven issues- Culture NPS: Sentiment on inclusion and trustThese metrics are bolstered by AI-driven tools—sentiment intelligence, immersive VR learning for leadership alignment, and cultural playbooks embedded in collaboration platforms.“Mature GCCs in India use culture as a source of operational excellence and innovation. Embedding culture transforms it into a competitive differentiator.” — Alok Kumar, Founder & Managing Director, SRKay Consulting GroupCulture-Led Growth: The Future of GCCs in IndiaBy 2030, India’s GCC market is expected to reach USD 110 billion. This growth won’t be driven by headcount alone—but by how effectively centers adopt cross-cultural collaboration, AI-enabled integration, and inclusive leadership.“The next generation of GCCs in India will be led by executives who view cultural competence not as an HR initiative—but as a core business driver.” — Vivek Dubey, Head of Strategic Consulting, SRKay Consulting GroupDownload the Whitepaper NowUnlocking the Full Potential of GCCs: The Strategic Power of Cultural IntegrationAbout SRKay Consulting GroupSRKay Consulting Group is a global consulting firm that helps companies expand into emerging markets like India through data-led strategies, market entry advisory, and operational consulting. With deep expertise in regulatory compliance, digital infrastructure, and supply chain localization, SRKay is the trusted partner for Southeast Asian firms entering India.For expert consultation and partnership opportunities, connect with:Contact InformationKomaldeep KaurEmail: Komal@mianext.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

MUMBAI, INDIA, May 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Future of Video India 2025 conference, held at the Trident Hotel Bandra Kurla, and part of the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), brought together over 120 industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss the transformative trends shaping India's media and entertainment landscape. The event, organized by the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), featured insightful sessions on regulatory frameworks, content creation, as well as distribution and monetisation strategies.Setting the tone for the day, the inaugural conversation led by Abhay Shanker Verma, Principal Advisor (Broadcasting & Cable Services), Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), focused on creating a regulatory framework to propel India's media and entertainment sector onto the global stage. Verma emphasized the importance of a level playing field and light-touch regulations to foster growth and innovation. He also reiterated India’s ambitions to become a content hub, with the establishment of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT), aimed at equipping the next generation of digital creators to excel in the global digital content industry.Following this, Gaurav Banerjee, Managing Director & CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), declared “. . . the days of mediocre content is coming to an end” while sharing his vision for the future of SPNI and how it is pivoting to become first and foremost a content studio. He stressed the importance of authentic, quality, and unique storytelling and how SPNI was shifting from a traditional pay TV business model to a more diversified content distribution strategy, leveraging both broadcast and digital platforms to maximize monetization and reach. Banerjee also highlighted the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for content creators given the country's young population and rapid economic growth while AI was a transformative opportunity to enhance creativity and ensure safety for both creators and consumers.Vivek Couto, Managing & Executive Director of Media Partners Asia, then provided an overview of the significant transformations in India's premium video sector over the last year, foreseeing no further imminent consolidations. Couto shared that there was enough revenue in the pie for the top 7 to 8 players to grow, and while advertising had gone through tough times for premium video, the Connected TV (CTV) universe was going to be very important for the advertising industry. Couto also remarked that India was by far the most accessible growth opportunity in the world, and “we are just beginning to see the collaboration and cooperation needed to drive this industry forward."Kelly Day, Head of International & Vice President, Prime Video, shared their unique strategy of transforming Prime Video into a comprehensive entertainment hub, underscored by the evolving landscape of content consumption in India. Day emphasized the importance of offering a wide range of content to cater to diverse customer preferences. “We want to be the first place that people think of when they want to watch something. . . This idea of offering the best and biggest service is at the core of what Amazon offers around the world,” said Day.Monika Shergill, Vice President – Content at Netflix India, also stressed the importance of creative excellence and innovation, with a commitment to fuelling emotional connections through bold and imaginative storytelling, shooting across thousands of states and cities to create a diverse slate. Winning the Indian market was certainly a priority, with the goal of taking the best Indian stories to the world. Innovation and consistency were not opposites, said Shergill, with Netflix maintaining consistency in quality while continuously innovating in both service and storytelling.Sushant Sreeram, Chief Marketing Officer at JioStar, also highlighted their platform's focus on emotional engagement, personalized content, and innovative monetization strategies to drive growth and retention. “An aspiration and ambition to get to 1 billion screens requires us to reimagine everything, from the way we market to our service and the content we offer,” said Sreesam.The conference also focused on the future of premium video advertising in India, with panellists highlighting the transformative potential of CTV for advertisers. Vineet Rastogi, Director of Product – India & EMEA, INVIDI, said, “It is not a question of choosing between linear and streaming, it’s about how to combine them.” Saurabh Srivastava, COO – Digital, Shemaroo Entertainment, emphasized the need for a new mindset to fully leverage CTV’s targeted and engaging capabilities. Clem Birdsall, Senior Publisher and Platform Director – APAC, Publica by IAS, also shared that programmatic buying offered more opportunities for advertisers compared to direct buying, which often has a higher entry threshold. However, Ranjana Mangla, SVP and Head of Ad Revenue, Sony LIV, Sony Pictures Networks India, underscored the challenges in building brand engagement in the CTV landscape, highlighting the need for a unified measurement system to ensure transparency. Surmising, Luke Smith, Senior Director - CTV & Online Video, APAC, PubMatic, opined that while TV has traditionally been effective for top-of-the-funnel brand advertisers, there are now unprecedented opportunities for all types of advertisers to leverage this medium. Closing off the event, Vynsley Fernandes, Whole-time Director, Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd & CEO, NXTDIGITAL unveiled his strategy for embracing digital transformation. Fernandes emphasized the importance of expanding broadband services and launching satellite initiatives to better serve remote areas, reflecting their commitment to adapting to evolving consumer demands and technological advancements. These efforts underscore the pay TV industry's proactive approach to maintaining relevance and enhancing accessibility in the digital age.Future of Video India is proudly sponsored by Gold Sponsor Publica by IAS, and Silver Sponsors INVIDI, MEASAT and PubMatic.About the Asia Video Industry AssociationThe Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry.For media enquiries and additional background information, please contact:Charmaine KwanHead of Marketing and CommunicationsEmail: charmaine@avia.org | Website: www.avia.orgLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoia |X: @AsiaVideoIA Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Guangzhou, China, May 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 22nd Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) will take place concurrently with the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) from 9 – 12 June 2025 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. GEBT is a major convening point for the electrical building and home automation technology industries in Asia. The 2025 edition will focus on “low-carbon intelligent building” and “smart power distribution”, where leading enterprises will introduce innovative technologies and solutions for energy conservation and carbon reduction in the building industry. The event will feature several professional conferences to discuss emerging trends in low-carbon smart development.At the end of 2024, China announced plans to accelerate the adoption of zero-carbon park standards, focusing on integrating diverse energy sources and storage solutions. This strategy aims to optimise industrial structures, improve energy cleanliness, and support the green transformation of the building sector. In this context, GEBT 2025 will serve as a platform for collaboration and the exchange of knowledge, uniting experts from various fields to empower industry players to seize opportunities for green and low-carbon transformation. These efforts will drive sustainable development in the building industry and contribute to achieving the government’s carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals.Collaborate with industry leading brands in GEBT themed zonesGEBT 2025 will prominently feature innovative technological solutions focused on “low-carbon intelligent building” and “smart power distribution”. It also aims to raise industry standards, foster collaboration, and provide a premier platform for exploring new business opportunities, ultimately steering the building industry toward a greener, low-carbon future. The themed zones will include the KNX zone, the Matter zone, as well as the “Low-carbon intelligent building and energy management” zone. Each zone will cover key sectors in intelligent building technology, such as electrical systems, home automation, energy management, and IoT solutions. Noteworthy companies confirmed to participate include:Electrical engineering: AiDimming, Lonon, Futina, New Bulls, Homelan, Yunkong, Lianzhong Injection, Jing'an, BULO, Chuangfu, New Blue Sky, Zhongpu, Pengchuangxin, Longyang, Jasmart and Daming RaphaelHome automation and smart lighting control systems: HDL, Intreplus, Gamder, GVS, Baotai, Leaguer, inSona, UWIZE, GIKON, Hope, Jing Rui, JIWU, Jiameixin, Tianlang Zhitong, Gransibei, Lampow, X-focus, Coso, Shengxiang, Duomei, Binthen, Morelinks, Zhi Huang, Xiaoyuzhineng, Evolome, LESDN, VIPLOptoelectronic, Small Frog, Xingruyu, Dieran, Genius, Agilelight, Chengmao, Geya, Yilaijinlian, EBELONG, Evolt, YHOPE, Creatrol and AutorailSmart power distribution: Geya, Yilaijinlian, Shunde Lighting and Electric Association, Wanduo, Kenwell, DEMI, Gacia and MatechSmart hotel systems and products: Jirang, IOVOV, Orientronic, Bipu, TOX, Youhu, Heguang, MXCHIP, Haiji, Daming Raphael and CongxunSmart audio and home entertainment systems: Partyhouse, Happy House, New Zeyu, Soundbox, Cinemaster, Eogo Sound, Wise, Yihe, POWRT, AMN, HAOYIN, Zhanyi, AISPEAKER, Roe, TKsound, Jianzhu, Juzheng, Tianlai, Golden Sound and Laveini AudioThematic exhibition zones: the KNX zone (Schneider Electric, Siemens, ABB, Legrand, Hager and more) , the Matter zone (Zemismart, THIRDREALITY, Wdmiot, Haojia, Ju Energy, Uascent and more), as well as the “Low-carbon Intelligent Building and Energy Management” zone (Techsel, Sicoo, Gzisea, MISLIN and more)Experts explore industry’s future through cross-disciplinary discussionsGEBT 2025 will host a series of professional forums featuring global industry experts and business leaders. Key topics such as low-carbon intelligent buildings, smart offices, AI building technology, and energy storage will be explored in depth during these discussions. By analysing technological trends and sharing best practices, the forums aim to prepare enterprises to seize emerging opportunities. Core themes will include carbon neutrality, AIoT applications, international standards, and market practices tailored towards China, offering participants valuable insights for driving business growth. Highlighted events will include:- New Opportunities for China’s Building Electrics and Home Automation Abroad (9 June, afternoon)This forum aims to foster international exchange focused on certification, channel development, and brand localisation in building electrical and home automation technologies. It will also seek to establish an overseas expansion alliance to help Chinese enterprises access global markets and promote green technology.- Create Intelligent Spaces, Share Smart Life (9 June, afternoon)As the world’s leading open standard for home automation and building control systems, KNX is at the forefront of building a smart ecosystem that enables seamless interconnection. In this forum, KNX China will explore how intelligent system integration is reshaping modern living spaces in innovative ways. By leveraging effective energy management, KNX not only facilitates sustainability but also revitalises buildings with cutting-edge intelligent solutions.- The China (Guangzhou) Integrators’ Conference 2025 (10 June, morning)This forum, in collaboration with Qianjia Smartech, will bring together experts to discuss how intelligent system integration can optimise and upgrade industrial structures, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.- 2025 Low-Carbon Building Technology Applications and Zero-Carbon Hotel Forum (10 June, morning)Led by the Greater China Hotel Engineers Alliance (GCHEA), this forum will explore the potential of zero-carbon hotels and how low-carbon building technologies can drive sustainable industry development.- CSHIA Startup Camp – Seizing the Opportunities of Smart Commercial Spaces (10 June, afternoon)The China Smart Home Industry Alliance (CSHIA) Startup Camp will focus on intelligent commercial lighting technology and its applications. Through case studies and tech demonstrations, it will discuss transitioning from product intelligence to spatial intelligence to help businesses seize market opportunities and foster industry growth.- PLC Building Automation Convergence and Interconnection Forum (10 June, afternoon)The PLC Group will host this forum to investigate innovative applications, standardisation, and commercialisation of PLC technologies, promoting its integration in low-carbon and intelligent building upgrades.- Global Connectivity, Global Market Access (11 June, morning)The forum will focus on leveraging Matter’s standards to enter markets in the USA and EU. It will feature technical breakdowns, case studies, and channel strategies to help businesses to thrive in the home automation revolution.- OffiSmart Smart Office and Space Management Summit (11 June, morning)Under the theme “Office innovation driven by new productivity”, the forum will gather industry leaders and innovators in intelligent technology, green building, and space design. Participants will discuss trends in intelligent, low-carbon, and human-centric office spaces, with a focus on AI-driven office systems, sustainable design, and healthy office environments. The event aims to foster collaboration and innovation across industries, and accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies.- AI Leads the Future: Seminar on Innovative Practices in Smart Venues (11 June, afternoon)In collaboration with the Shenzhen Building Electrical & Intelligent Association, this seminar will explore intelligent engineering design and share implementation experiences. It will also showcase innovative practices in intelligent convention centres, cultural venues, sports centres, and large-scale competition venues, contributing to the future of smart venues.- DeepSeek Innovation Conference for Home Industry (11 June, afternoon)This forum, organised by Zhinaer, will focus on the standardised applications of AI technologies such as DeepSeek AI in the home industry. Topics will cover leveraging technologies to empower the industry, promoting digital operations, and achieving cost reduction and efficiency gains.- New Trends in the Integration of Building Lighting and Microgrids Powered by PEDF (11 June, afternoon)PEDF (Photovoltaic, energy storage, direct current and flexibility) technologies integrate solar generation, energy storage, direct current distribution, and flexible load control, offering innovative solutions for the integration of building lighting and microgrid. This forum will invite experts, scholars, and industry representatives discussing cutting-edge applications, multi-energy coupling technologies to enhance efficiency and reliability, and their roles in microgrid mechanisms and intelligent control strategies to optimise energy distribution.Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition and Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology are part of Messe Frankfurt’s Light + Building Technology fairs headed by the biennial Light + Building event. The next edition will be held from 8 – 13 March 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany.Messe Frankfurt organises several trade fairs for the light and building technology sectors in Asia, including Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology, Shanghai Smart Home Technology and Parking China. The company’s lighting and building technology trade fairs also cover the markets in Argentina, India, Türkiye, the UAE and the USA.For more information on Light + Building shows worldwide, please visit http://www.brand.light-building.com.For more information regarding the building shows in China, please visit www.building.cn.messefrankfurt.com or email building@china.messefrankfurt.com.About Messe FrankfurtThe Messe Frankfurt Group is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. With a workforce of some 2,500* people at its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and in 28 subsidiaries, it organises events around the world. Group sales in financial year 2024 were around € 780* million. We serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of Messe Frankfurt’s key strengths is its powerful and closely knit global sales network, which covers around 180 countries in all regions of the world. Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. We are using our digital expertise to develop new business models. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services. Sustainability is a central pillar of our corporate strategy. Here, we strike a healthy balance between ecological and economic interests, social responsibility and diversity. For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com/sustainability With its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent). For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com*Preliminary figures 2024 Media contact:Alicia KuPhone: +852 2230 9261Alicia.ku@hongkong.messefrankfurt.comMesse Frankfurt (HK) Ltd35/F China Resources Building,26 Harbour Road,Wanchai, Hong Kongwww.messefrankfurt.com.hk www.building.messefrankfurt.com.cn Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

BANGKOK, May 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - H.E. Prasert Chanruangthong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), is spearheading Thailand's efforts as the principal host for the global academic conference "The 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI 2025." This prestigious event will be held from June 24-27, 2025, at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Bangkok.The conference is being organized under the leadership of three major Thai ministries – the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), the Ministry of Education (MOE), and UNESCO – which have joined forces to create this significant platform. The forum will bring together leaders, representatives, experts, and academics from 194 UNESCO member states to exchange perspectives, share knowledge and critical information, and develop visionary frameworks that will establish the foundation for ethical AI frameworks that are transparent, fair, and respectful of human rights in accordance with international standards, specifically the 'UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI.' This collaborative effort aims to translate principles into concrete and sustainable practices, ensuring AI development proceeds in a direction that is genuinely responsible to global society.The conference will feature high-level policy discussions focusing on crucial topics including: human rights and balancing innovation with personal data protection in the digital era; AI policy, standards and transparent, accountable, and responsible practices; AI and the future of education, leading to transformative learning that increases opportunities; driving AI innovation and reducing inequality; and AI and the future of work, advancing sustainable digital economic development."Thailand is not only prepared to serve as the host country but is also ready to advance as a leader in AI ethics alongside the global community," stated H.E. Prasert Chanruangthong"We are eager to demonstrate our potential through a proactive role in advancing ethical considerations and AI governance policies that align with international standards. Additionally, we will present the direction of the AI Governance Practice Center, the first center for developing AI Governance capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, which aims to promote international cooperation and accelerate the development of AI guidelines and standards in accordance with ethical principles and governance following UNESCO guidelines across numerous countries."In addition to the formal proceedings, conference participants will have the opportunity to experience and learn about the beauty of Thai culture up close. This includes immersing themselves in the grandeur of World Heritage sites, witnessing artistic expressions of the Thai spirit, and experiencing a lifestyle filled with unique charm. These cultural experiences not only reflect Thailand's proud identity but also represent a significant opportunity to showcase the country's soft power to an international audience, which will contribute to creating economic value for local areas in the future.Beyond the main conference, the event will feature diverse and engaging side events to encourage broader participation from educational institutions, academics, and interested experts through various activities under "Bangkok AI Week 2025." These include AI Pitching events from educational institutions, such as the "Beyond Green AI for a Thriving Future Pitch Competition" organized by the AI Engineering Institute (AIEI) and CMKL University, as well as the "Call for Papers – UNESCO Global Forum on Ethics of AI 2025" hosted by Burapha University. These side events will provide a platform for academics and experts to submit papers on ethics, governance, and sustainability related to AI, which will be presented and discussed in dedicated sessions, contributing to the establishment of 'A Landmark in AI ethics and policy' in Thailand.For more information, please visit the official website at https://www.globalforumethicsai.com/ or follow the Facebook page ETDA Thailand. https://www.facebook.com/ETDA.Thailand Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SAN DIEGO, CA, May 9, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The UK's Military Aviation Authority has issued a Military Type Certificate to the Royal Air Force's Protector RG Mk1 uncrewed aircraft, also designated the MQ-9B, certifying that it has passed a rigorous airworthiness assessment and verifying it's safe to operate without geographic restrictions, including over populous areas. This April 29 decision was a first-of-its-kind milestone for a large, unmanned aircraft system. It's a huge accomplishment for the UK and a technological watershed in the history of unmanned aircraft systems. GA-ASI is the first manufacturer of large, unmanned aircraft to receive an MTC based on rigorous compliance with STANAG 4671, the NATO standard for unmanned aircraft system airworthiness.Obtaining the MTC has been a goal of GA-ASI since the inception of the MQ-9B in January 2014. The company took its proven UAS platform, the MQ-9A, and added performance enhancing features while ensuring that the design was capable of meeting NATO's STANAG 4671 Edition 2 airworthiness requirements. To meet those rigorous requirements, the aircraft incorporates numerous enhancements not found on other large UAS. These include lightning protection, fire protection, anti-icing systems and a fatigue-and-damage-tolerant building block design approach. All flight critical software was designed in compliance with the rigor of Do-178/254. Mission software is rigidly separated from flight critical software. These features not only address the aircraft's airworthiness but also enhance its reliability and operational flexibility to levels unmatched by other UAS."Earning an MTC for MQ-9B was a herculean effort and a seminal achievement for our company," said GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue. "We invested over $500 million as part of an 11-year effort to develop an unmanned aircraft that meets NATO's rigorous airworthiness standards. This included three flight test aircraft, full component and system-level environmental testing to Do-160 and Mil-Standards (system level environmental testing at Elgin and Pax River), full scale static test airframe test to ultimate ground and flight loads, bird strike, hail protection and full-scale fatigue testing to three lifetimes (3x 40,000 notional aircraft flight hours = 120,000 hours total). Our engineers developed over 140,000 pages of detailed technical data verifying that the MQ-9B met those demanding requirements. I congratulate our team for this outstanding accomplishment, and I know our customers need this type certification, which will open civil airspace for their flight operations."The Royal Air Force continues to take delivery of new Protector aircraft at their home in the North of England at RAF Waddington. The UK has 10 aircraft of the 16 it has ordered."Achieving the award of a first in class Military Type Certificate has required years of dedication and perseverance and is a testament to the hard work of all involved. It is a privilege to be the first to be awarded an MTC for the Protector Air System," said Gp. Capt. Neil Venables, Type Airworthiness Authority and holder of the Protector Type Certificate.MQ-9B is the world's most advanced medium altitude, long endurance UAS. MQ-9B includes the SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® models as well as the Protector operated by the RAF.In addition to the UK, GA-ASI has MQ-9B orders from Belgium, Canada, Poland, Japan Coast Guard, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Taiwan, India, and the U.S. Air Force in support of the Special Operations Command. MQ-9B has also supported various U.S. Navy exercises, including Northern Edge, Integrated Battle Problem, RIMPAC, and Group Sail.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 8 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle® 25M, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, 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.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

圣地亚哥, 2025年5月9日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 英国军事航空管理局（Military Aviation Authority）已向英国皇家空军的“保护者”RG Mk1无人机（也称为MQ-9B）颁发了军用型号认证（Military Type Certificate，MTC），确认其通过了严格的适航性评估，并认证其在无地理限制的条件下，包括在人口密集地区上空飞行是安全的。该决定于4月29日作出，是大型无人飞行系统中首个获得此类认证的里程碑事件。这不仅是英国的一项重大成就，也标志着无人飞行系统技术的分水岭。通用原子航空系统公司（GA-ASI）也因此成为首家通过严格遵守STANAG 4671（北约无人飞行系统适航性标准）获得MTC的大型无人机制造商。自2014年1月MQ-9B项目启动以来，获得MTC一直是GA-ASI的目标。公司在原有MQ-9A无人系统平台的基础上，加入了性能增强功能，并确保新设计符合STANAG 4671第二版的适航性要求。为了满足这些严苛标准，该机型加入了许多其他大型无人机不具备的改进，例如防雷保护、防火系统、防结冰系统，以及具有疲劳与损伤容限能力的模块化设计方法。所有飞行关键软件均严格遵循Do-178/254标准开发，任务软件与飞行关键软件被严格隔离。这些设计不仅确保了飞行器的适航性，也显著提升了其可靠性和作战灵活性，远超其他无人飞行系统。GA-ASI首席执行官林登·布鲁（Linden Blue）表示：“为MQ-9B取得MTC认证是公司上下艰苦努力的成果，是具有里程碑意义的重大成就。我们在过去11年中投资超过5亿美元，研发符合北约严格适航标准的无人飞行器。这包括制造三架飞行测试机，开展了符合Do-160和军用标准的全组件与系统级环境测试（在埃尔金和帕克斯河基地），进行了全尺寸静态机体测试以验证地面和飞行极限载荷，还完成了鸟击测试、冰雹防护测试及覆盖三个寿命周期（3 × 40,000飞行小时 = 总计120,000小时）的全尺寸疲劳测试。我们的工程团队编写了超过14万页的详细技术数据，以验证MQ-9B符合所有要求。我为团队取得这一杰出成果表示祝贺，也知道我们的客户迫切需要这样的型号认证，以便他们的飞行任务能够顺利进入民用空域。”英国皇家空军目前仍在接收新的“保护者”无人机，这些飞机将部署在英国北部的沃丁顿皇家空军基地（RAF Waddington）。在已订购的16架中，英国目前已接收了10架。“获得同类首个军用型号认证，是多年奉献与坚持不懈的成果，充分展现了所有相关人员的辛勤付出。作为首个获得‘保护者’航空系统MTC的单位，我深感荣幸。”英国皇家空军组长尼尔·维纳布尔斯上校（Gp. Capt. Neil Venables）表示，他也是“保护者”型号适航负责人及型号证书持有者。MQ-9B是目前全球最先进的中空长航时无人飞行系统。该机型包括SkyGuardian®、SeaGuardian®两个版本，以及由英国皇家空军操控的“保护者”。除了英国，通用原子航空系统公司（GA-ASI）还收到了来自比利时、加拿大、波兰、日本海上保安厅、日本海上自卫队、台湾、印度以及美国空军（用于支援特种作战司令部）的MQ-9B订单。MQ-9B也曾参与多项美国海军的军事演习，包括“北方之锋”（Northern Edge）、“综合战斗问题”（Integrated Battle Problem）、“环太平洋演习”（RIMPAC）和“舰队联合演练”（Group Sail）。关于 GA-ASI通用原子航空系统公司（GA-ASI）是通用原子公司的子公司，致力于设计和制造成熟可靠的远程驾驶航空系统（RPA）、雷达及电光和相关任务系统，包括 Predator® RPA 系列和 Lynx® 多模式雷达。GA-ASI 运营超过 800 万飞行小时，提供具备长航时和任务能力的航空平台，并集成传感器和数据链系统，以实现持续态势感知。公司还研发多种传感器控制和图像分析软件，提供飞行员培训及支持服务，并开发超材料天线。更多信息，请访问： www.ga-asi.com 。Avenger、Gray Eagle、Lynx、Predator、Reaper、SeaGuardian 和 SkyGuardian 均为通用原子航空系统公司在美国及其他国家/地区注册的商标。联系信息GA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101来源: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, May 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Ensign InfoSecurity (“Ensign”), one of Asia’s largest comprehensive cybersecurity services providers, is proud to be featured as a Research Sponsor in the 2024 MITRE Center for Threat-Informed Defense (CTID) Impact Report, commemorating the centre’s fifth anniversary.The report, available at https://ctid.mitre.org/resources/2024-impact-report/, highlights the collective contributions of organisations worldwide that have supported MITRE CTID’s mission to advance open, threat-informed defence against sophisticated cyber threats.Ensign InfoSecurity is honoured to be recognised as the first Singapore-based company to have contributed to this global initiative as a Research Sponsor during the centre’s earlier research programmes. This involvement reflects Ensign’s commitment to advancing cybersecurity innovation and strengthening the defence of Operational Technology (OT) environments and critical infrastructure.“Ensign believes that collaborative research, collective effort and open knowledge sharing are essential to tackling today’s complex cyber threat landscape. Partnering and supporting MITRE CTID’s mission of enabling threat-informed defence was a natural match because we use ATT&CK to guide detection across the OT analytics that we develop to identify sophisticated attack patterns,” said Mr Tan Ah Tuan, Head of Ensign Labs at Ensign InfoSecurity.Strengthening Global Cybersecurity Through Collaborative R&DEnsign’s participation in MITRE CTID’s research network aligns with the company’s strategic focus on developing robust, intelligence-led cybersecurity strategies that are globally accessible and locally relevant. Through this collaboration, Ensign has helped advance research that empowers critical sectors with effective, real-world defensive measures against emerging threats.This recognition also underscores Ensign’s position as a trusted partner to enterprises and government agencies in the protection of OT systems and critical infrastructure across Asia-Pacific.About Ensign InfoSecurityEnsign InfoSecurity is the largest comprehensive cybersecurity service provider in Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, Ensign offers bespoke solutions and services to address their clients’ cybersecurity needs. Their core competencies are in the provision of cybersecurity advisory and assurance services, architecture design and systems integration services, and managed security services for advanced threat detection, threat hunting, and incident response. Underpinning these competencies is in-house research and development in cybersecurity. Ensign has two decades of proven track record as a trusted and relevant service provider, serving clients from the public and private sectors in the Asia Pacific region.For more information, visit www.ensigninfosecurity.com or email media@ensigninfosecurity.com. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.