NEC Announces Interim Results from Phase 1 Clinical Trial of NECVAX-NEO1, an AI-Driven Personalized Oral Cancer Vaccine, at ESMO Immuno-Oncology Congress 2024 JCN Newswire

NEC Announces Interim Results from Phase 1 Clinical Trial of NECVAX-NEO1, an AI-Driven Personalized Oral Cancer Vaccine, at ESMO Immuno-Oncology Congress 2024

December 13, 2024
TOKYO, Dec 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Bio Therapeutics today presents 24-week promising interim results from an ongoing Phase 1 basket clinical trial of an orally administered cancer vaccine, NECVAX-NEO1, used in combination with checkpoint inhibitors (CPI) for treating patients with solid tumors. The findings are being presented in a poster at the ESMO Immuno-Oncology Congress in Geneva, Switzerland from December 11 to 13, 2024.NECVAX-NEO1 is a personalized bacteria-based oral DNA therapeutic vaccine, developed using AI prediction of the most immunogenic patient-specific neoepitopes. This vaccine is designed to activate the patient’s immune system, prompting a T-cell response that can precisely target and eliminate tumor cells based on the individual’s unique neoantigens.In the phase 1 study, 5 patients with melanoma, renal cell cancer, or head and neck cancer, who have been on CPI treatment for at least three months, were treated with NECVAX-NEO1. The safety run-in phase showed no treatment-related toxicities, allowing a dose increase. An ELISPOT response was induced by 68% of neoepitopes, with 40% of patients showing significant neoantigen-specific signals. After a 24-week treatment period, 80% of patients had a stable disease status, indicating a high disease control rate.On the results of the clinical study, Dr. Heinz Lubenau, CEO of NEC Bio Therapeutics, commented, "We are very excited about our first proof-of-concept data showing signs of promising immunogenicity and associated biomarker changes in patients. This is very encouraging, especially in light of new clinical trials currently ongoing at various locations in early and late-stage cancer patients. We are looking forward to generating more data for NECVAX-NEO1 as an additional treatment option for patients with difficult to treat cancer in the future."Motoo Nishihara, Corporate Executive Vice President and CTO of NEC Corporation, further commented, "We are certainly excited to present the progress of the NECVAX-NEO1 trial demonstrating safety and signs of immunogenicity. NECVAX-NEO1 is the first cancer vaccine asset to be clinically developed at NEC. This development ties in with the larger NEC mission of providing healthcare solutions globally using the state of art technologies developed in-house."Details of the poster:Poster title: Oral DNA vaccination targeting personalised neoantigens in immune checkpoint inhibitor treated solid tumor patients - Interim results.Authors: Domas Vaitiekus, E. Juozaityte, L. Puzauskienė, S. Tulyte, L. Gatijatullin, M. Platten, I. Poschke, I.Hulsmeyer, A. Kuhn, A. Aranguren, H. Lubenau, H. Fontenelle, B. Simovski, Y. Yamashita, C.Chaput, A. Meiser, V. UrbonasPoster Number: 160PDate: 12 December 2024The poster may also be found here: NEC Bio website: nec-bio.com/en_DD/img/20241212_ESMO2024_NECVAX-NEO1_poster.pdfTrial details can also be viewed at: NCT05354323https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05354323?term=necvax-neo1&rank=1 NECVAX-NEO1 is currently under evaluation at additional clinical trial sites in Lithuania, Germany, and Spain. These sites are actively recruiting patients and are open for enrollment.About NEC Bio TherapeuticsNEC Bio Therapeutics, established in Mannheim, Germany, focuses on the clinical strategy and development, as well as planning and execution of clinical trials in the oncology area. It is a subsidiary of NEC Bio, the biotech arm of NEC Corporation. NEC Bio is located in the Netherlands and dedicated to the development of innovative biotechnological solutions to tackle some of the most pressing health challenges. NEC Bio's research and development efforts are focused on creating personalized therapies that improve the quality of life for patients worldwide. NEC OncoImmunity in Oslo, Norway, is also a subsidiary of NEC Bio. For more information, visit: www.nec-bio.comAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Accurate Background Appoints Mark Thompson Managing Director, Australia and APAC ACN Newswire

Accurate Background Appoints Mark Thompson Managing Director, Australia and APAC

December 12, 2024
IRVINE, CA, Dec 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Accurate Background, the world's largest independent provider of compliant background checks and monitoring solutions, announced it has strengthened its global leadership team with the appointment of Mark Thompson, Managing Director, Australia and Asia Pacific region (APAC). In support of Accurate's vision to make every hire the start of a success story, Mark will lead Accurate's growth teams in the region. Mark's experience in building high-performance teams, driving enterprise sales and client retention, and leveraging data-driven strategies aligns with Accurate's goals to rapidly expand in the APAC region. Reporting to Dan Shoemaker, Chief Revenue Officer, Mark will spearhead the development and execution of sales strategies to drive market share, client growth, and regional innovation."I am thrilled to welcome Mark to the Accurate team and am confident he will make an immediate impact on our growth in the region," said Dan Shoemaker. "Mark brings extensive experience not only growing businesses but also delivering a high standard of customer experience that is a hallmark of Accurate throughout the world."Mark joins Accurate with over two decades of strategic sales and marketing leadership in B2B markets. With a proven track record in revenue growth, team leadership, and market expansion, Mark successfully led sales and marketing initiatives across industries including background screening, financial services, and data solutions."I'm honored to join Accurate Background at such an exciting time in the region. Employment screening plays a vital role in building trust and ensuring workplace integrity, and I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions to our clients," said Mark Thompson. "With Accurate's strong global foundation, I believe we are uniquely positioned to expand our impact and support government and businesses across the region in navigating an evolving employment landscape."Accurate's recent launch of Accel, a next-generation platform that is 100% Australia-hosted, marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing market-leading capabilities for local organizations.About Accurate BackgroundOur vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand.Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com.Media ContactMedia@Accurate.comSOURCE: Accurate Background LLC Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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TIME 2024年度人物封面：特朗普背后的故事 “` Latest News

TIME 2024年度人物封面：特朗普背后的故事 “`

December 12, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - 11月，在海湖庄园的《时代》年度人物拍摄现场，普拉顿引导特朗普走到一个简单的木箱前，并宣称：“世界上比这个苹果箱坐过更多世界领导人的座位可找不到了！”普拉顿带着这个箱子走遍世界各地，许多现代历史上最具影响力的人物都曾坐在上面拍照，包括巴拉克·奥巴马、穆阿迈尔·卡扎菲、罗伯特·穆加贝、弗拉基米尔·普京、路易斯·伊纳西奥·卢拉·达席尔瓦、本雅明·内塔尼亚胡、伊姆兰·汗、保罗·卡加梅、雅各布·祖马、托尼·布莱尔、乔治·W·布什、乌戈·查韦斯和鲍里斯·约翰逊。 捕捉权力的精髓，同时激发他对人物在历史中的地位进行“尊重辩论”的期望，一直是普拉顿肖像拍摄方法的核心。这在他的作品中体现得淋漓尽致，他的拍摄对象经常与美国国旗一起合影，他经常将国旗带到拍摄现场。1998年，这面国旗裹在怀孕的帕梅拉·安德森身上；2009年，披在穆罕默德·阿里的肩上；2014年，被爱德华·斯诺登拥抱。在海湖庄园的拍摄中，普拉顿决定使用现场的一面国旗，并请特朗普回忆起他在CPAC上亲吻国旗的时刻。 自2005年以来，普拉顿为《时代》杂志拍摄了20多张封面照片，他始终如一地创作出细致入微的肖像画的能力，是《时代》杂志选择他拍摄2024年度人物的原因。然而，即使拥有数十年的经验——以及之前与特朗普的拍摄经历——他仍然明白这一刻的分量：这将是特朗普赢得大选以来的第一次大型拍摄。以下是普拉顿用他自己的话描述拍摄美国第47任总统的经历： 我22年前在特朗普大厦第一次见到唐纳德·特朗普。我在他的办公室里搭建了一个小型工作室。他很有魅力和个人风格。即使在那时，我也很清楚他很了解自己的“最佳角度”。他是一位优秀的沟通者和故事讲述者，我相信他认为媒体是一种强大的工具。肖像拍摄结束后，他邀请我参加当天的一些商务会议，同时我拍摄了一些不太正式的照片。然后，他在他的其中一本著作中写下了整个拍摄过程。 当我的团队在海湖庄园的主休息室旁边搭建我们的工作室时，总统的个人播放列表通过隐藏的扬声器播放。“我心永恒” （Frank Sinatra演唱），“美好的世界”（路易斯·阿姆斯特朗演唱），“无人能敌”（Carly Simon演唱），“没有什么能比得上你”（Sinéad O'Connor演唱），“颤栗”（迈克尔·杰克逊演唱）和“胜利者通吃”（ABBA演唱）。经过三个小时的延误，他终于出现了，周围环绕着他的团队和特勤人员。今天，特朗普的力量主宰着整个房间。我们简短地谈到了我们上次的会面——从那以后，他经历了很多事情。我问他关于我一直在听的播放列表。“这些都是我最喜欢的歌——我每首都选过，一共2000首。” 我告诉他，我觉得每首歌都是一条信息——他笑了。“我选择它们是有原因的，”他说。 我们谈到了他在CPAC上拥抱并亲吻国旗的那一刻——这是其他任何政治家都不会做的事情。“你能让我拍一张你拿着国旗的照片来纪念那一刻吗？”我问。当他抱着国旗和旗杆站着时，他示意亲吻了一下，我用镜头捕捉到了那一刻。他紧紧抓住国旗并说：“我们将解决这个问题。”本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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年度CEO丽莎·苏谈论半导体行业的竞争与合作 “`

December 12, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - 《时代》杂志主编Sam Jacobs于12月11日在纽约市与被《时代》杂志评为2024年度首席执行官的AMD公司董事长兼首席执行官Lisa Su共进晚餐，进行了广泛的对话。 此次“时代年度盛典”活动与《时代》年度人物的发布同步举行，活动还包括与《时代》2024年度“运动员”WNBA球星（此处应插入运动员姓名）的对话，以及2024年度偶像、荣获艾美奖、格莱美奖、奥斯卡奖和托尼奖的音乐家（此处应插入音乐家姓名）的演出。 半导体或芯片为计算机、手机、汽车、互联网服务和人工智能程序提供动力。无论是发送电子邮件、在线购物、流媒体电影还是与人工智能助手聊天，都有很大可能在背后使用了AMD的芯片。 在苏博士（一位工程师）领导这家计算巨头十年期间，AMD的整体价值首次超过竞争对手英特尔，自她上任以来，其股价上涨了近50倍。虽然目前尚不清楚唐纳德·特朗普总统的第二任期将对其行业意味着什么，但苏博士谨慎乐观地表示：“我们对业务持乐观态度。” 然而，苏博士对人工智能在社会各个方面带来变革性变化的潜力则更加肯定。她称人工智能是“我职业生涯中所见过的最重要的技术”。尽管人工智能目前还处于“非常，非常初级”阶段，但她预测，12个月后它将“更加令人惊叹10倍”。 Jacobs指出，许多最先进的芯片都在（此处应插入芯片制造地点）生产。当他问她这些芯片何时将在美国生产时，她估计需要三到五年时间。她解释说，芯片成为热门政治问题是相对近期的现象，她提到了始于COVID-19大流行期间的（此处应插入事件名称）。从那时起，该领域获得了更多投资。 然后Jacobs提到了她的竞争对手英伟达和英特尔。英特尔的首席执行官帕特·盖辛格最近辞职了，当被问及谁应该接替他时，苏博士没有点名，但表示她“非常尊重帕特作为同事”，并强调这个职位“非常艰巨”。当Jacobs问拜登总统的政府是否鼓励她将AMD与英特尔合并时，她回答说没有。 尽管存在竞争，苏博士表示，“在这个市场上有多个赢家”，并且半导体公司需要彼此合作：“我们正在与半导体行业的许多公司合作，因为没有一家公司拥有所有好主意。这是一个我们绝对需要走到一起的地方。有些地方我们会竞争，有些地方我们会合作。” 在最后的问题中，Jacobs指出，领导者有时最重要的决定是不做某事，并询问苏博士是否可以分享一个例子。苏博士说，有时她的董事会会问她为什么AMD不生产流行的小型计算机设备，如手机和平板电脑。她认为AMD必须坚持其最擅长的事情：制造底层技术，并开玩笑说：“大型计算机10年前并不性感，但现在它们有点性感了。” Jacobs回应道：“好吧，Lisa Su，感谢您让超级计算机变得性感。” 时代年度盛典由美国家庭保险公司、绝对伏特加、Land O’Lakes和耐克赞助。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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NFL传奇人物比尔·贝利切克同意与北卡罗来纳大学签订五年教练合同 Latest News

NFL传奇人物比尔·贝利切克同意与北卡罗来纳大学签订五年教练合同

December 12, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - 六次超级碗冠军主教练比尔·贝利奇克已同意一份为期五年的合同，成为北卡罗来纳大学的下一任主教练。 该校在周三晚上宣布了这一任命，大约一周前，72岁的贝利奇克的名字才浮出水面，成为接替该校历史上最成功的教练麦克·布朗的意外候选人。 这项协议需要获得北卡大学董事会的批准，但截至周三晚上，董事会尚未宣布新的会议。新闻发布会尚未安排。 “我们知道大学体育正在发生变化，这些变化需要新的和创新的思维，”北卡大学体育总监布巴·坎宁安在一份声明中说。“比尔·贝利奇克是一位橄榄球传奇人物，聘请他领导我们的项目代表了一种新的方法，这将确保卡罗来纳橄榄球能够发展、竞争和获胜——现在和将来。” 该校于11月26日宣布布朗不会在他第二次执教教堂山的第七个赛季回归，解雇在该项目历史上获胜次数最多的教练在他11月30日输给竞争对手北卡州立大学的比赛后生效。 从73岁的布朗转而聘请72岁的贝利奇克，这意味着北卡大学正在转向一位从未在大学层面工作过的教练，但在NFL中与四分卫汤姆·布雷迪一起取得了令人难以置信的成功，这是他在爱国者队24年任期的大部分时间，该任期于上赛季结束。 从那以后，贝利奇克与NFL的工作联系在一起，尤其是在1月份的亚特兰大猎鹰队。这就是为什么关于贝利奇克与北卡大学进行对话的消息——首先由Inside Carolina报道，并在上周由美联社证实——引起了如此大的惊讶，因为这对双方来说都是一条意想不到的非常规路线。 但在双方经过几天的讨论敲定条款后，最终达成了一项协议，为一周前看似不可能的结果画上了句号。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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警方称，在UHC首席执行官遇害案嫌犯身上发现的枪支与弹壳匹配 Latest News

警方称，在UHC首席执行官遇害案嫌犯身上发现的枪支与弹壳匹配

December 12, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - 宾夕法尼亚州奥尔图纳——纽约市警察局长周三表示，在嫌疑人身上发现的枪支与在枪击案现场发现的弹壳相符。 警察局长杰西卡·蒂施在一次无关的新闻发布会上说，嫌疑人路易吉·曼吉奥内的指纹也与警方在案发现场附近发现的一个水瓶和一个蛋白棒包装纸相符，警方称枪手在等待目标时在一间附近的咖啡店购买了这些物品。 26岁的曼吉奥内被指控上周在曼哈顿中城枪杀了领导美国最大医疗保险公司 United Healthcare 的汤普森。 当局表示，在曼吉奥内身上发现的文字暗示他对企业贪婪的仇恨。 一位执法官员周三表示，他们找到了曼吉奥内保存的一个螺旋笔记本，以及在他被捕时发现的一封三页手写信。警方尚未透露笔记本的内容。 这位执法官员说，这封信是在周一宾夕法尼亚州奥尔图纳逮捕曼吉奥内时发现的，暗示攻击的线索——“一些零散的笔记和待办事项清单，阐明了事情的要点”——可能在笔记本中找到。这位官员无权透露有关调查的信息，并以匿名的方式向美联社发表了讲话。 肯尼告诉哥伦比亚广播公司纽约分公司，作案动机可能与2023年7月4日导致曼吉奥内被送往急诊室的一起事故有关。 美联社本周早些时候获得的一份执法通报称，这封信表达了对曼吉奥内所谓的“寄生性”医疗保险公司以及对企业贪婪和权力的蔑视的愤怒。根据这份通报，这位预科学校和常春藤盟校毕业生写道，美国拥有世界上最昂贵的医疗体系，主要公司的利润持续上升，而预期寿命却没有上升。 曼吉奥内在他被捕后首次公开露面，周二他从一辆巡逻车里出来，大声喊叫“对美国人民智力的侮辱”，而警员则将他推进法院。曼吉奥内被关押在宾夕法尼亚州，没有保释，他最初被指控犯有枪支和伪造罪。 曼哈顿检察官正在努力将曼吉奥内带到纽约。在周二宾夕法尼亚州的一次简短听证会上，辩护律师托马斯·迪基表示，曼吉奥内不会放弃引渡，而是希望举行听证会。 “你不能在这个案子或任何案子中草率下结论，”迪基事后说。“他被推定无罪。让我们不要忘记这一点。” 当局说，曼吉奥内在距离纽约市约230英里（约370公里）的奥尔图纳被捕，此前一名麦当劳顾客认出了他，并通知了一名员工。 纽约警方官员表示，曼吉奥内携带的枪支与用来杀害汤普森的枪支相同，以及嫌疑枪手用来入住纽约一家旅馆的同一张假身份证，还有一本护照和其他伪造身份证。 50岁的汤普森于12月4日在他独自一人前往曼哈顿一家酒店参加投资者会议时遇害。从监控录像中，纽约调查人员确定枪手迅速逃离了这座城市，很可能是乘坐公共汽车。 他此后的行动尚不清楚，但当局认为他采取了措施以避免被发现。检察官在周二宾夕法尼亚州的听证会上说，在他被捕时，他随身携带了手机和笔记本电脑的防信号屏蔽袋，这些袋子可以防止当局使用这些设备来追踪他。 曼吉奥内是马里兰州一位知名房地产开发商和慈善家的孙子，他拥有计算机科学研究生学位，曾在一家购车网站工作。在2022年上半年，他住在夏威夷的一个“合租”空间，在那里认识他的人说他患有严重且有时令人衰弱的背痛。 他的亲属在一份声明中表示，他们对他的被捕感到“震惊和悲痛”。 西萨克从纽约报道。美联社记者詹妮弗·佩尔茨对此文有贡献。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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Notification of Dissolution of Joint Management of LT Metal Co., Ltd. by TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. and LT Corp. JCN Newswire

Notification of Dissolution of Joint Management of LT Metal Co., Ltd. by TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. and LT Corp.

December 12, 2024
TOKYO, Dec 13, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which develops industrial precious metal products as one of the core companies of TANAKA Precious Metals, has announced the dissolution of joint management of LT Metal Co., Ltd. (Head office: Seo-gu, Incheon, Korea; CEO: SEOG-HO RO), the joint venture with LT Corp. in Korea, as set forth below. TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) had been jointly managing LT Metal Co, Ltd. (formerly named Heesung Metal Co., Ltd.), a joint venture company engaging in manufacturing and sale of electrical contacts, brazing alloys, precious metal plating materials, and other products based on TANAKA Precious Metals’ technologies, with LT Group (formerly named Heesung Group), a member of LG Group in Korea, for 50 years since the founding of LT Metal Co, Ltd. in 1974. During that period, the Company had been comprehensively cooperating with LT Group in conducting precious metals-related business in Korea. Considering the changes in the business environment globally and in Korea, the Company reached an agreement with LT Corp. to dissolve the joint management of LT Metal Co., Ltd. and terminate non-competition with each other in order to expand business opportunities and pursue the growth of business. The Company will maintain a good relationship and cooperate with LT Group, especially in the precious metals plating business. About TANAKA Precious MetalsSince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA Precious Metals has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,355 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending December 2023, was 611.1 billion yen.TANAKA Holdings Websitehttps://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/ Global industrial business website https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/ LT Corp.Address: 13F, Orange Planet Bldg., 217, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, KoreaRepresentatives: BON SIK KOO and WOONG-MO KOOMain Businesses: Management of interests in subsidiaries and investee companies, and investmentFounded: 2023Net Sales: 431.5 billion won (Consolidated financial statements for 2023)Employees: 8 Website: www.ltholdings.co.kr LT Metal Co., Ltd.Address: 14, Gajaeul-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon, KoreaRepresentative: SEOG-HO ROMain Businesses: Electrical contacts, bonding wires, ITO targets, plating materials, and recovery and refiningFounded: 1974Net Sales: 823.6 billion won (2023)Employees: 503 Website: www.ltmetal.co.kr Press inquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/doc/20241212_EN.pdf Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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北京周刊：纪录片挖掘古代三星堆与玛雅遗迹之间的相似之处 “` Finance

北京周刊：纪录片挖掘古代三星堆与玛雅遗迹之间的相似之处 “`

December 12, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - 北京, 2024年12月11日 — 英国考古学家戈登·柴尔德认为，考古学是对文物和遗址组合进行研究和比较的学科。他强调了在该学科中使用比较方法的重要性。通过比较，历史学家和考古学家可以发现线索并将它们拼凑起来，从而更清晰地了解过去，追溯文明的发展，并建立不同地区和不同时期之间的联系。 尽管比较长期以来一直是该领域的关键工具，但由于巨大的地理距离以及文化和社会许多方面的巨大差异，比较来自两个遥远且不相连大陆的文明相对罕见。 在一系列由成都广播电视台联合制作的纪录片中，来自中国和拉丁美洲及加勒比(LAC)地区的考古团队考察了中国三星堆-金沙文明与中美洲——今天的中美洲——玛雅文明之间的相似之处。 该系列片名为《跨越千年的对话：三星堆-金沙文明与玛雅文明的相遇》，片中专家学者们讨论了三星堆文明和玛雅文明在信仰和哲学、生活习惯、社会结构、风俗习惯以及艺术和制造能力方面的共同之处。 “著名中国考古学家张光直提出了‘中美文明连续体’的概念。在他看来，[古代]中国和玛雅文明是同一祖先在不同时间和地点的产物。它们位于两个孤立的大陆上，探索了不同的发展道路，创造了既相似又以各自独特的方式辉煌灿烂的文明，”中国社会科学院古代历史研究所副所长李新伟在纪录片中说。 纪录片的首集重点关注三星堆文明和玛雅文明的兴起和早期发展，探讨了它们建立背后的历史背景，城市化作为人类发展里程碑的意义，建筑风格以及这些早期城市中心所促进的社会凝聚力。 第二集和第三集则集中于这两个文明的精神层面，特别是它们对神灵的崇敬、对自然的理解及其相应行为。三星堆文明和玛雅文明都对神灵表现出深深的敬畏，并为进行祭祀仪式创造了专门的空间和物品。 这方面的证据可以在玛雅遗迹中看到，包括一个很可能曾经被用作与神灵沟通的通道的水下洞穴。在三星堆的情况下，人们发现了带有宗教图案的青铜器，这表明存在类似的精神实践。 在整个系列片中，大量比较——包括文物、地图和考古遗址的图像——被呈现为这两个文明之间相似性的有力证据。在第二集中，对一些细节进行了深入的探讨。学者们得出结论，一些来自三星堆和玛雅文明的祭祀文物表现出惊人的相似形状，而这些形状在中国其他青铜文明中都没有发现，这进一步支持了他们拥有共同精神理解的观点。 李新伟认为，这两个文明相似的地理位置为研究两者之间的共同点提供了一个突破性的思路，特别是在它们的农业实践方面。这两个文明可能都根据月相进行播种、耕作和收割，这是一种在观察天文星象的农业社会中常见的做法。 “三星堆文明和玛雅文明都位于北回归线附近，曾经仰望同一片星空。它们都试图与宇宙沟通，希望与自然和谐共处，”墨西哥奇琴伊察考古遗址主任马可·安东尼奥·桑托斯在纪录片中说。 虽然这两个古代社会在精神信仰和实践方面确实有一些相似之处，但考古发现也表明，它们在概念和行为上也存在细微的差异。 纪录片通过对比两种截然不同的祭祀习俗来突出这些差异。从著名的玛雅球场（通常位于城市中心和仪式场所），那里发现了人类遗骸，表明存在人祭，镜头转向三星堆的青铜器，这些青铜器是人形器皿，据信曾被用作活人祭祀的替代品。这种并列突出了通过不同方法来取悦神灵的类似愿望。 除了比较这两个文明之间的相似之处并深入探讨人们观念和行为的更广泛意义外，该系列还讲述了现代文化联系的故事。 “我认为研究古代文明之间可能存在的交叉点很重要。它们表现出非常相似的行为。我相信这可以帮助我们更好地了解我们是谁，我们在哪里以及我们将去向何方，”玛雅洞穴考古学家和专家吉列尔莫·德·安达在纪录片中说。 评论至 来源 Beijing Review本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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Leyad的Henry Zavriyev宣布战略收购萨斯喀彻温省普林斯阿尔特的South Hill购物中心 “` Finance

Leyad的Henry Zavriyev宣布战略收购萨斯喀彻温省普林斯阿尔特的South Hill购物中心 “`

December 12, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - 萨斯喀彻温省王子阿尔伯特市, 2024年12月10日 – Leyad首席执行官Henry Zavriyev自豪地宣布战略收购萨斯喀彻温省王子阿尔伯特市的South Hill购物中心。此次收购标志着Leyad——一家以零售物业和以社区为中心的发展而闻名的领先房地产和投资公司——的一个重要里程碑。 South Hill购物中心是该地区久负盛名的零售中心，加入了Leyad不断壮大的投资组合，其中已经包括王子阿尔伯特的Cornerstone和Stockyards。通过此次最新收购，Leyad巩固了其在当地零售业的领导地位，拓展了市场范围，并为提高运营效率和增强租户服务创造了新的机会。 “随着South Hill购物中心的收购，Leyad继续履行其为我们服务的社区营造充满活力和便利购物体验的承诺，”Henry Zavriyev说道。“这项战略投资加强了我们在王子阿尔伯特的零售业地位，并使我们能够利用各物业之间的协同效应，从而提高管理和运营效率。” South Hill购物中心的加入符合Leyad的长期愿景，即发展一个由高质量零售空间组成的协调网络，以满足购物者和商业伙伴的需求。通过整合管理系统和简化运营，Leyad旨在提升客户体验，吸引新的企业，并支持当地经济增长。 “在王子阿尔伯特拥有更强大的业务布局使我们能够优化资源，更好地服务社区，”Zavriyev补充道。“我们期待与现有和未来的租户合作，创建一个造福所有人的繁荣零售生态系统。” 关于LeyadLeyad是一家领先的房地产投资和开发公司，致力于在加拿大各地创造充满活力和可持续的社区。Leyad拥有多元化的零售、商业和住宅物业组合，致力于为其利益相关者创造价值，并提高其服务社区的生活质量。 来源 Leyad本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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Happy Munkey与BLAZE合作，为曼哈顿和布鲁克林的大麻药房提供动力 Finance

Happy Munkey与BLAZE合作，为曼哈顿和布鲁克林的大麻药房提供动力

December 12, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - BLAZE软件生态系统创造了店内和在线的统一购物体验，突出了文化和社区。 洛杉矶, 2024年12月10日 — BLAZE® Solutions, Inc.（“BLAZE”或“公司”），大麻零售技术领域的开拓者，很高兴能与合作，这是一个位于纽约的Lifestyle品牌，正在彻底改变人们对大麻文化的认知。Happy Munkey已在纽约市开设了两家新的Cannabis药房。他们的旗舰店位于曼哈顿，第二家店位于布鲁克林。这项合作关系为Happy Munkey提供了合规的技术，以便在店内和网上销售大麻。 BLAZE软件套件使Happy Munkey能够使用销售点系统、电子商务、无现金支付、自助服务亭和移动应用程序，为客户提供无缝的购物体验。Happy Munkey凭借由Vladimir Bautista和Ramon Reyes主持的Happy Munkey播客，已成为纽约及其他地区大麻倡导的主要声音。 “我听说过其他[技术]公司，但我没有听说过这种程度的参与和关心。我希望每个人在使用POS系统时都能有这样的合作关系，”Happy Munkey的共同所有人Vladimir Bautista解释说。“我们知道BLAZE像我们重视他们一样重视我们。” Happy Munkey决定与BLAZE合作，是因为他们致力于寻找一家在各个层面都符合其价值观和运营需求的技术提供商。从高管团队到一级支持，BLAZE都清楚地了解Happy Munkey的目标，并提供了无与伦比的合作和专业知识。 认识到包容性对核心人群的重要性，Happy Munkey优先考虑可访问性，要求电子商务和自助服务亭菜单提供西班牙语和英语版本。这确保了他们多元化社区的所有成员都能轻松使用他们的平台。BLAZE迅速实施了此更新，使其愿景成为现实。 “Happy Munkey创造了一个与社区产生深刻共鸣的零售品牌和环境，同时为持续增长奠定了基础。他们采用完整的BLAZE零售技术堆栈——从先进的POS系统到电子商务解决方案和数字支付——突显了他们对我们服务和团队的信任。我们优先考虑能够让像Happy Munkey这样的零售商高效扩展的功能和集成，”BLAZE首席执行官Chris Violas说。 此次合作的关键特点包括： 个性化购物体验：利用数据为个人客户偏好量身定制推荐和促销活动。 提高交易效率：通过直观、用户友好的POS系统和自助服务亭简化结账流程。 原生电子商务：在从网站、自助服务亭或移动应用程序在线订购时创建统一的品牌体验。 高级企业集成：连接强大的软件系统，以简化运营、在线订单和会计工作。 有关BLAZE和Happy Munkey之间合作的更多信息，请联系 关于BLAZE由技术和Cannabis企业家于2015年创立，通过直观的技术解决方案为Cannabis零售运营提供动力。屡获殊荣的BLAZE软件套件为整个北美的Cannabis零售商提供销售点、送货、电子商务、移动应用程序和集成支付服务。BLAZE专为企业级零售商打造，继续为客户服务和创新树立了黄金标准。BLAZE在2023年和2024年都入选了Inc. 5000增长最快的私营公司榜单，最近还获得了加拿大最佳POS系统的Kind奖和Cannatech创新奖的扫描购物奖。 关于Happy MunkeyHappy Munkey起源于曼哈顿上城，它不仅是一个Lifestyle品牌，更是一股正在彻底改变人们对大麻文化认知的力量。该品牌由Ramon Reyes和Vladimir Bautista创立，迅速成为传奇活动的代名词，这些活动以独特、变革性的方式庆祝大麻，并将大麻与艺术、倡导和社区无缝融合。Happy Munkey在曼哈顿和布鲁克林有两家零售店面。 来源 BLAZE本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。 ```
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索比公司临时股东大会公告 Finance

索比公司临时股东大会公告

December 12, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - 斯德哥尔摩, 2024年12月11日 — 瑞典Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) (Sobi®)临时股东大会今日（2024年12月11日）召开。根据提名委员会的提议，David Meek当选为董事会新成员及董事会主席，任期至2025年年度股东大会结束。 临时股东大会的完整决议记录将于2024年12月25日或之前公布在公司网站上。 Sobi Sobi®是一家专门从事国际生物制药的公司，致力于改变患有罕见和衰弱性疾病患者的生活。Sobi在血液学、免疫学和专科医疗领域提供可靠的创新药物，在欧洲、北美、中东、亚洲和澳大利亚拥有大约1800名员工。2023年收入达221亿瑞典克朗。Sobi的股票（STO:SOBI）在纳斯达克斯德哥尔摩上市。更多关于Sobi的信息，请访问sobi.com。 有关如何联系Sobi投资者关系团队的详细信息，请点击 。有关Sobi媒体联系方式，请点击 。 Gerard Tobin沟通和投资者关系主管 此信息由Cision提供 以下文件可供下载： Sobi公司临时股东大会公告 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。 ```
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TIER IV推出用于自动驾驶应用的830万像素C3摄像头 Finance

TIER IV推出用于自动驾驶应用的830万像素C3摄像头

December 12, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - 东京, 2024年12月10日 — ，全球首个开源自动驾驶软件的先驱力量，欣然宣布其汽车级 830万像素图像传感器现已接受订购。在250万像素C1摄像头和540万像素C2摄像头的成功基础上，C3摄像头提供了更高的分辨率和镜头选择，从而能够为汽车领域以外的应用提供精确的成像。 产品概述 C3摄像头配备830万像素图像传感器，即使在高速环境（如自动驾驶的高速公路驾驶）中也能实现精确的图像捕捉。更高的分辨率增强了检测范围，并提高了对小型物体和车道标记的识别能力，即使在更宽的视野下也能捕捉精细的细节。此功能确保了广泛的覆盖范围，同时保持了检测远程和小型物体的能力。与C1摄像头和C2摄像头一样，C3摄像头具有相当于120 dB的动态范围和LED闪烁减少功能，确保在各种场景（包括光线条件具有挑战性的场景）中都能捕捉高质量的图像。提供三种镜头选择，水平视野分别为30度、70度和123度，摄像头内的失真校正功能已禁用。 TIER IV正在积极探索C3摄像头的非汽车应用，该摄像头的多功能性使其成为工业自动化等领域专业成像需求的宝贵工具。 产品咨询 有关C3摄像头的技术细节以及批量订单定制选项（包括调整外形尺寸和镜头规格）的信息，请联系TIER IV的Edge.Auto团队：。 购买咨询 AISAN TECHNOLOGY Digiflec 关于TIER IV 处于深度科技创新的最前沿，开创了，全球首个开源自动驾驶软件。利用Autoware，我们构建可扩展的平台，并在软件开发、车辆制造和服务运营方面提供全面的解决方案。作为的创始成员，我们致力于通过开源软件重塑智能汽车的未来，使个人和组织能够在不断发展的自动驾驶领域蓬勃发展。 Autoware是Autoware Foundation的注册商标。 媒体联系 商务咨询 来源 Tier IV, Inc.本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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Huatai Securities Hosts FinTech Summit in Hong Kong ACN Newswire

Huatai Securities Hosts FinTech Summit in Hong Kong

December 12, 2024
HONG KONG, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Huatai Securities recently held its first Financial Technology Summit in Hong Kong, themed "Innovation with Technology, Shaping the Future of Finance". The summit brought together experts from government, academia, and industry to discuss AI trends in finance. Key speakers included Zhou Yi, CEO of Huatai Securities, Guo Yike, Provost of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Tan Dai, President and Head of Volcano Engine, Bytedance.In his keynote speech, Zhou Yi stated: "Through technology, Huatai Securities continues to grow, building a strong tech infrastructure while expanding both its financial service offerings and customer base. In the AI era, we're committed to fostering an open ecosystem, supporting FinTech through capital and resources, while bridging global technology partnerships to drive industry transformation through innovation."Discussing generative AI's impact on financial services, Tan Dai highlighted three key trends: "First, broader scope - moving from internal efficiency improvements to enhanced client experience and service assistance. Second, greater depth - progressing from interactive experience innovation to business transformation, with AI enabling new human-machine collaboration models. Third, increased speed – streamlined AI resource management and intelligent agent development platforms now enable business teams to develop innovative applications as easily as building with blocks."At the summit, Huatai launched the Huatai Star CEO Global Accelerator Program, which targets founders of promising early-stage technology companies and aspiring entrepreneurs, pledging to offer comprehensive entrepreneurship training and investment-financing services through Huatai Securities' full-service platform. The company is strategically embracing the generative AI trend, forming ecosystem partnerships that leverage its financial expertise.At the summit, Huatai Securities presented its HUATECH Exhibition, showcasing cutting-edge solutions in cross-border financial services, AI-powered financial innovation, and ecosystem-building, drawing strong interest from attendees who explored and tested the platforms firsthand. On the exhibition, Huatai unveiled its independently developed Global Trading Platform, which offers comprehensive trading services with microsecond-level transaction speeds.During the roundtable sessions, tech startups from various segments shared their experiences and strategies in product innovation and global expansion. Infrastructure technology companies discussed the impact of large language models on enterprise IT architecture, focusing on key factors such as data and computing resources in the AI era.The summit underscored the Company's technological capabilities and global perspective. The company looks forward to participating in international competition with an open and diverse mindset while gathering international perspectives and advanced experiences to jointly build a diverse and innovative FinTech ecosystem.About Huatai SecuritiesIncorporated in April 1991, Huatai Securities is a leading technology-driven securities group in China, with a highly collaborative business model, a cutting-edge digital platform and an extensive and engaging customer base. It provides comprehensive financial services to individual and institutional clients, including wealth management, investment banking, sales and trading, investment management, etc., with a substantial international presence.For enquiries, please contact:Citigate Dewe RogersonBenny Liu Tel: +86 10 6567 5056 Linda Pui Tel: +852 3103 0118Email: HTSC@citigatedewerogerson.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Hong Kong’s exports set for 4% growth in 2025 ACN Newswire

Hong Kong’s exports set for 4% growth in 2025

December 12, 2024
HONG KONG, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hong Kong’s exports will grow by 4% in 2025, according to new figures released today by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Research. The forecast, which forms part of the HKTDC’s annual Export Outlook, will see Hong Kong’s export levels continue on the upward trajectory maintained throughout 2024.In the last quarter every year, HKTDC Research announces an export forecast for the upcoming year, based on a basket of factors including global, regional and local economic performance.Strong demand in electronics, ASEAN and MainlandAccording to the Export Outlook 2025, electronics enjoyed a 13.5% year-on-year uptick in the first 10 months of the year. Over the coming 12 months, many of the factors that underpinned the sector’s success in 2024 will remain very much in play. Most notably, demand is expected to stay consistently strong among the global business community for AI-enabled systems.Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research, said: “Hong Kong’s rise in export levels in 2025 is likely to be continuously led by the electronics sector. At the same time, consumer sales are expected to be bolstered by the launch of a new generation of AI-integrated smartphones, PCs and other digital devices.”Potential US tariffs loomAlthough the underlying trend remains positive, the 2025 Export Outlook also highlighted a number of potential challenges that may impact Hong Kong’s export activity over the 12 months to come.These concerns stem from the well-publicised commitment on the part of President-Elect Donald Trump to impose massive tariff hikes on goods imported to the US from multiple sources, including Mexico, Canada and Mainland China. If this happens, it is widely expected that global trade flows will be adversely affected, while the process of trade diversion will be inevitably accelerated. In any such scenario, Hong Kong could reasonably expect its own export activity to be impacted.In addition to the general assumption among Hong Kong exporters that any knock-on consequences may only be minimal, however, there are also signs that Mainland China’s overall level of trade has not been unduly constricted by previous tariff arrangements. Indeed, even though two-thirds of Mainland Chinese exports to the US have been subject to tariffs since 2018, Mainland China’s global export share has actually risen from 12.7% six years ago to 14.1% in 2023. There is also some belief that President-Elect Trump’s proposed tariff regime actually represents more of an opening bid in a likely round of negotiations than an absolute certainty.Nevertheless, the threat of tariff rises, coupled with concern over growing geopolitical uncertainties elsewhere in the world, both played a part in the more cautious sentiments expressed by Hong Kong exporters as part of the 4Q24 HKTDC Export Confidence Index.This saw a fall in both the Current Performance Index (from 52.6 in 3Q24 to 50.3 in 4Q24) and the Expectation Index (from 51.4 to 50.0).Nicholas Fu, Senior Economist, said: “Exporters are particularly confident of their future prospects with regard to the ASEAN bloc and Mainland China with the respective Market Expectation Sub-Index readings well above 50 -- ASEAN (55.9) and Mainland China (52.7).”Contrasting fortunes for first and second half in 2025One clear indication from the overall level of caution recorded for 4Q24 is that exporters may try to hedge their bets in 2025 by accelerating their shipping schedules to mitigate the possible consequences of additional tariffs later in the year. The likely upshot of this is that activity will be far more intense in the first half of 2025, before decelerating sharply in the latter half.Irina Fan said: “While 2025 may be a year of two halves, characterised by differing levels of activity, we still see overall export growth as likely to be 4% after factoring in the concerns expressed by traders across a range of global economic uncertainties.”ReferencesHong Kong’s Export Outlook 2025: A Year of Two Halves https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTg2OTc1MzE0MAHKTDC Export Index 4Q24: Heightened Uncertainties Trigger Exporter Caution https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTg2OTc0OTM0MAHKTDC Research website: https://research.hktdc.com/en/Photo download: https://bit.ly/49ACrGDHKTDC Director of Research Irina Fan (left) and Senior Economist Nicholas Fu (right) announced Hong Kong’s Export Outlook 2025 and the HKTDC Export Confidence Index for the fourth quarter of 2024 at a press conference todayHKTDC Director of Research Irina FanHKTDC Senior Economist Nicholas FuMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communication and Public Affairs Department:Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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The Payment Cards Group Limited and Black Bear Merchant Services Limited Join Forces to Launch a New Brand ‘AbbyPay’ ACN Newswire

The Payment Cards Group Limited and Black Bear Merchant Services Limited Join Forces to Launch a New Brand ‘AbbyPay’

December 12, 2024
HONG KONG, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Payment Cards Group Limited (“PCG”), a cloud-native payment processor and acquirer, and Black Bear Merchant Services Limited (the holding company of BBMSL Limited “BBMSL”) are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic alliance to establish a new brand and group holding company, ABBY Pay&Tech Holdings Limited ("AbbyPay"). Under this new strategic alliance, AbbyPay will leverage PCG's market leading position as an acquirer with principal memberships in all major card schemes including Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, UnionPay, and JCB. The combined group will also leverage strong digital payment technology capabilities from PCG’s A3A, Asia’s first cloud-based payment processing and settlement platform, in servicing BBMSL's strong customer base. This strategic alliance will accelerate PCG’s expansion in market share by covering 50,000 local merchants in Hong Kong and other Asia Pacific regions with multiple brands to meet diverse market demands and empower local merchants through innovative payment technology.From left to right: Mr. Barry Mak, representative of AbbyPay, Mr. Peter Wu, Founder of PCG, Mr. Gerald Yu, Chief Executive Officer of BBMSL, Ms. EsterChow, Chief Financial Officer of BBMSL, and Ms. Beatrice Tai, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of PCG, jointly officiated the signing ceremony.Beatrice Tai, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of PCG, said, "This strategic alliance marks an important milestone for PCG in the field of payment solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. With the technological advantages of our A3A platform, combined with BBMSL's stong market coverage, AbbyPay will provide innovative, seamless payment and settlement solutions for micro merchants, SMEs, and enterprises, rapidly and efficiently tapping into new markets across various industries in the Asia-Pacific region. We look forward to AbbyPay expanding its business footprint and further consolidating the local payment industry, strengthening PCG's leading market position in the payment sector.”Gerald Yu, Chief Executive Officer of BBMSL, said, "This strategic alliance represents PCG's high recognition of BBMSL's years of effort and achievements in the Hong Kong market, reflecting our potential and confidence in working together. Since 2017, BBMSL has held a significant market share in the local SME merchant market and has gained widespread recognition and support in Hong Kong. These advantages will lay a solid foundation for AbbyPay’s development. I look forward to working with AbbyPay to fulfill BBMSL's mission, grow alongside SMEs, and hope this partnership creates even greater achievements."Introducing Asia's first cloud-based payment processing and settlement platform, A3A, in the Asia-Pacific Region to unleash the potential of digital paymentsAbbyPay will offer Asia's first cloud-based payment processing and settlement platform, A3A, across markets in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Through a single API, A3A offers direct end-to-end processing with major card schemes (such as Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, JCB, and UnionPay), e-wallet networks, and mobile payment platforms. Comparing to traditional payment processing platforms, A3A boasts competitive advantages such as low integration fee, speedy and easy integration, instant settlement, and real-time transaction data insights.Mr. Barry Mak, representative of AbbyPay, shared AbbyPay's vision.Barry Mak, representative of AbbyPay, said, "We have entered a new era of payment in the Asia Pacific market. AbbyPay is groundbreaking in Hong Kong's payment industry and will disrupt the entire sector, bringing unprecedented opportunities. PCG has strong technological capabilities, while BBMSL has a solid customer base and market recognition in the local market. I firmly believe that AbbyPay has unlimited potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, leading future payment trends while serving and creating value for all types of merchants, from large chain restaurants to SMEs and micro merchants."About Payment Cards Group (“PCG")Payment Cards Group (“PCG”) is an innovative and leading payment technology company with operations in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2016, PCG has become an acquirer with principal memberships in all major card schemes and e-wallet networks. Its subsidiary, Yedpay, has firmly established itself as a payment acceptance business in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, A3A, another member of PCG, has developed a cloud-native payment processing platform that operates through RESTful APIs, significantly reducing costs and streamlining complex processes while providing users with real-time transaction data and insights. As an acquiring processor, PCG serves as the backbone infrastructure of the entire payment industry by its Asia’s 1st cloud-based processing and settlement platform. Rooted in Hong Kong with a global vison, PCG seeks to empower merchants with cutting-edge payment technology solutions and drive high-quality development in the global payment ecosystem. For more information, please visit PCG’s website: https://www.yedpay.com/en/For media enquiries, please contact:AJA (IR and Communications)Avy YuEmail: avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hkTel: (852) 9500 4443Eudice LawEmail: eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hkTel: (852) 9326 1113 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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CIL Announces Breakthrough in Benzene Recovery, Addressing Cost, Environmental, and Supply Challenges for OLED Display Manufacturers ACN Newswire

CIL Announces Breakthrough in Benzene Recovery, Addressing Cost, Environmental, and Supply Challenges for OLED Display Manufacturers

December 12, 2024
TEWKSBURY, MA, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL) has successfully developed and implemented a game-changing benzene-d6 recovery program, addressing major pain points for manufacturers of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. This innovative service reduces costs, minimizes environmental impact, and conserves scarce deuterium supplies.OLED display producers rely heavily on deuterated benzene (benzene-d6) as a critical starting material in their synthesis processes. However, this results in significant quantities of depleted benzene-d6, which is no longer usable but still retains considerable deuterium value. The disposal of such depleted material poses environmental challenges and substantial expenses.CIL's benzene-recovery program offers a transformative solution. Customers can now return their depleted benzene-d6 to CIL, where it undergoes a proprietary re-enrichment process to restore it to virgin material quality. This service is available at a significant cost savings compared to new benzene-d6, providing significant economic benefits.Beyond the financial advantages, the program has far-reaching environmental and supply implications. It eliminates the need for costly disposal, reduces the demand on increasingly scarce deuterium (derived from heavy water, D2O) and conserves this vital resource for its growing applications in science, medical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor production.Recycling offers several sustainable benefits. It reduces pollution by releasing fewer chemicals into the environment. Recycling also saves energy, as reprocessing chemicals like benzene requires less energy than producing them from raw materials. This leads to lower greenhouse gas emissions, helping to combat climate change."This initiative underscores CIL's commitment to collaboration and innovation in addressing our customers' most pressing challenges," said Cliff Caldwell, CEO of CIL. "By recovering and re-enriching depleted benzene-d6, we create a circular economy approach that is both economically and environmentally sustainable. As the world's largest supplier of benzene-d6, we are uniquely positioned to deliver this groundbreaking service."CIL's benzene recovery program is the result of 12 months of dedicated development, expansion, and rigorous testing to ensure reliable capacity and uncompromising quality. CIL invites interested parties to inquire about the program's details and how to participate.About Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc.CIL is the world's largest manufacturer and global supplier of stable isotopes and stable isotope-labeled compounds used in research, environmental, pharmaceutical, medical diagnostic, OLED, and industrial markets. CIL subsidiary ABX, located in Dresden, Germany, is active in the development and commercialization of radio isotopic-labeled compounds for the diagnosis and treatment of cancers. CIL is an operating business owned by Otsuka Pharmaceutical. The CIL business consists of two facilities in the Boston, MA, area; a large isotope-enrichment production plant in Xenia, OH; CIL China; CIL Canada; ABX in Dresden, Germany; and Eurisotop in Saclay, France. For more information on CIL, visit isotope.com.Contact InformationCrissy Kriskocrissyk@isotope.com1.978.269.1930SOURCE: Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Virturo Unveils Next-Gen CFD Trading Platform Empowered by AI and Human Expertise SeaPRwire

Virturo Unveils Next-Gen CFD Trading Platform Empowered by AI and Human Expertise

December 12, 2024
London, UK – December 12, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – Virturo (https://virturo.com/) is proud to introduce its next-gen CFD trading platform empowered by AI and human expertise. In the ever-evolving landscape of online trading, Virturo is redefining the standard for CFD trading by blending cutting-edge AI technology with the expertise of experienced trading specialists. Recognized with prestigious awards such as the Finance Feeds Awards 2023 for Outstanding Multi-Asset Trading Platform and the Fund Intelligence Operations and Services Awards 2023 for Best CFD Trading Platform, Virturo sets the benchmark for the industry. At the heart of Virturo’s platform is its AI-driven trading system, which provides real-time, data-backed signals and insights, helping traders make informed decisions. However, what truly sets Virturo apart is the seamless integration of human supervision. While AI analyzes market data, a team of skilled investment professionals ensures that trades are executed strategically, mitigating risks and maximizing opportunities for traders. This combination of advanced technology and personalized guidance empowers traders to navigate complex markets with confidence, whether they are engaging in cryptocurrency, forex, or CFD trading. Virturo Forex Broker Review: An In-Depth Analysis of Excellence At the heart of Virturo’s success lies its innovative platform, a dynamic and multi-asset solution setting the standard in online trading. This state-of-the-art platform empowers investors to trade over 3,000 assets, including cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, and CFDs. The comprehensive Virturo full broker review reveals a platform that seamlessly integrates advanced risk management tools, making it a standout choice for traders seeking precision and discipline. Automated Trading Features with Advanced Risk Management Orders: A Key Feature of Virturo Virturo redefines the trading landscape with the integration of advanced automated trading systems, embodying the principles of precision and discipline. Through the platform, users can deploy advanced risk management orders, such as stop-loss, take-profit, and future orders, ensuring a strategic and forward-thinking approach to trading. By planning trades in advance, traders can lock in opportunities, avoid emotional decision-making, and manage risk effectively. For instance, consider a scenario where a trader places future orders on the Virturo Forex Broker platform to capitalize on anticipated market movements. The system allows the trader to set predetermined buy or sell orders based on specific price levels or conditions. As the market evolves, these orders are executed automatically, enabling traders to secure entry points without needing to monitor the markets constantly. This feature is particularly beneficial in volatile conditions, ensuring traders do not miss opportunities while maintaining control over their strategies. Virturo Crypto Trading: Capitalizing on Positive Market Trends Virturo provides real-time guidance, empowering traders to make informed decisions. Market analysts at Virturo offer personalized insights, guiding users through the intricate world of CFD and crypto trading. By combining advanced analytical tools with expert advice, Virturo ensures its users are well-equipped to navigate the financial markets successfully. In a recent Yahoo Finance article predicting positive trends in the crypto market in 2024, the emphasis on Bitcoin’s potential growth becomes an exciting prospect. Virturo’s platform, with its diversified asset options, positions users to capitalize on these opportunities. By incorporating expert guidance, traders can align their strategies with the projected market trends, further optimizing their potential for success. Virturo: 24/6 Customer Support with Live Chat, Email, and Phone Assistance At Virturo, customer support is a top priority. The platform offers 24/6 live chat support, ensuring real-time assistance whenever you need it. For more detailed inquiries, users can reach out via email at support@virturo.com for quick responses. Additionally, Virturo provides phone support at +44 20 3808 7662 for direct communication with expert advisors. Whether you’re a new trader or an experienced professional, Virturo is dedicated to providing the reliable support you need to succeed. Elite Club and High Net worth Investment Opportunities: Elevating the Virturo Full Broker Review Virturo goes beyond being a trading platform by introducing the Elite Club, where high-net-worth investors enjoy an unparalleled level of access and personalized service. This exclusive community not only provides a suite of world-class services but also aligns with Virturo’s commitment to creating a more sustainable future through corporate responsibility initiatives. Virturo: A Hub for Smarter Trading Virturo provides a comprehensive platform for traders of all experience levels, offering free educational resources such as tutorials, classes, and personalized 1-on-1 Zoom sessions with investment specialists. The Learning Hub is designed to help traders enhance their skills and confidence in the financial markets. Referral Program: A Path to Extra Earnings Virturo’s referral program allows users to earn additional income by inviting others to the platform. Participants receive 5% (up to $1,000) of the initial deposit made by each referral through their unique link, providing a simple and rewarding way to maximize financial gains. Security: The Foundation of Virturo’s Commitment Virturo places a strong emphasis on security, employing advanced encryption, 24/7 system monitoring, and compliance with international standards such as GDPR, SOC2, and ISO/IEC 27001. Additional security measures, including two-factor authentication (2FA) and robust password protocols, empower users to protect their accounts and investments effectively. By combining educational resources, a lucrative referral program, and cutting-edge security measures, Virturo aims to create a secure and innovative environment for traders. For more information, visit the Virturo Official Website. Media contact Brand: Virturo Contact: Media team Email: support@virturo.com Website: https://virturo.com The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. 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云顶新耀宣布伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R)）在中国澳门的首张处方落地 ACN Newswire

云顶新耀宣布伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R)）在中国澳门的首张处方落地

December 12, 2024
上海, 2024年12月12日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 云顶新耀（HKEX 1952.HK）是一家专注于创新药研发、临床开发、制造和商业化的生物制药公司，今日宣布伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R), etrasimod）于12月11日在中国澳门镜湖医院开出首张处方，这也是伊曲莫德在云顶新耀亚洲授权区内获批后开出的首张处方，标志着这款自身免疫性疾病领域的重磅产品正式开始惠及亚洲患者。伊曲莫德是一款创新的先进疗法，于2024年4月获得中国澳门特别行政区药物监督管理局正式批准，每日一次口服，用于治疗16岁及以上中重度活动性溃疡性结肠炎（UC）患者。溃疡性结肠炎是一种慢性、复发性、非特异性炎症性疾病，随着病情延长，致残率和结直肠癌发生率会不断上升。伊曲莫德亚太临床试验牵头研究者、世界胃肠病学会执行理事、亚太消化学会副主席、中国人民解放军空军军医大学附属西京医院吴开春教授表示："伊曲莫德具有良好的获益-风险特征。这种新一代S1P调节剂通过口服、每日一次的治疗方案，可快速起效，并达到无激素缓解、黏膜愈合。近期公布的亚洲多中心Ⅲ期临床研究诱导期与维持期结果进一步证实了该药物的临床优势。期待伊曲莫德在亚洲其他地区早日获批，惠及更多患者。"云顶新耀首席执行官罗永庆表示："伊曲莫德中国澳门首张处方落地，是云顶新耀商业化进程中的又一里程碑。到2030年，中国的溃疡性结肠炎患者人数预计将比2019年增加一倍以上，达到约100万人，患者对创新疗法存在巨大未满足需求。继今年4月在澳门获批后，伊曲莫德作为云顶新耀第三款商业化新药，将为更多溃疡性结肠炎患者带来治疗新选择。今年我们也将在中国大陆地区递交伊曲莫德的新药上市许可申请，以进一步推进伊曲莫德的用药可及性，造福更多患者。"在今年7月公布的伊曲莫德治疗中重度活动性溃疡性结肠炎的亚洲多中心Ⅲ期临床研究结果中，伊曲莫德取得了在诱导期和维持期治疗的积极顶线结果，且安全性良好，一天一次口服方便，为该药物在临床实践中的广泛应用进一步提供了坚实的科学依据和支持。10月，该研究的完整诱导期数据在第32届欧洲消化疾病周（UEGW 2024）上公布，研究结果显示，伊曲莫德治疗组的所有主要和关键次要疗效目标均达到具有统计学意义和临床显著性的改善：与安慰剂组相比的临床缓解率、内镜改善率和临床应答率的治疗差异分别达到 20.4%、28.6%和32.0%。伊曲莫德于去年10月和今年2月先后在美国和欧盟获得新药上市批准。作为云顶新耀自身免疫性疾病领域的重磅产品，伊曲莫德亦于今年上半年陆续在中国澳门、新加坡获得新药上市批准。此外，云顶新耀也于近期在中国香港递交了伊曲莫德的新药上市许可申请，并获得正式受理。今年10月，得益于"港澳药械通"政策，伊曲莫德正式获得"粤港澳大湾区内地临床急需进口港澳药品批件"批准，可以在中山大学附属第一医院、南方医科大学深圳医院、佛山复星禅诚医院与广州和睦家医院四家大湾区药械通政策指定的医疗机构先行使用，后续伊曲莫德将在其他药械通资质医院陆续引入。关于伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R), etrasimod）伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R)，etrasimod）是一种每日一次口服的高选择性鞘氨醇-1-磷酸（S1P）受体调节剂，采用优化的药理学设计，与S1P受体1、4和5结合。伊曲莫德目前已在美国、欧盟、加拿大、澳大利亚、英国、瑞士、以色列以及中国澳门和新加坡获得新药上市批准。关于云顶新耀云顶新耀是一家专注于创新药研发、临床开发、制造和商业化的生物制药公司，致力于满足亚洲市场尚未满足的医疗需求。云顶新耀的管理团队在中国及全球领先制药企业从事过高质量研发、临床开发、药政事务、化学制造与控制（CMC）、业务发展和商业化运营，拥有深厚的专长和丰富的经验。云顶新耀已打造多款疾病首创或者同类最佳的药物组合，公司的治疗领域包括肾科疾病、感染性和传染性疾病、自身免疫性疾病。有关更多信息，请访问公司网站：www.everestmedicines.com。前瞻性声明本新闻稿所发布的信息中可能会包含某些前瞻性表述，乃基于本公司或管理层在做出表述时对公司业务运营情况及财务状况的现有看法、相信、和现有预期，可能会使用"将"、"预期"、"预测"、"期望"、"打算"、"计划"、"相信"、"预估"、"确信"及其他类似词语进行表述。这些前瞻性表述并非对未来业绩的保证，会受到风险、不确定性及其他因素的影响，有些乃超出本公司的控制范围，难以预计。因此，受我们的业务、竞争环境、政治、经济、法律和社会情况的未来变化及发展等各种因素及假设的影响，实际结果可能会与前瞻性表述所含资料有较大差别。本公司及各附属公司、各位董事、管理人员、顾问及代理未曾且概不承担更新该稿件所载前瞻性表述以反映在本新闻稿发布日后最新信息、未来项目或情形的任何义务，除非法律要求。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Everest Medicines Announces the First Prescription of VELSIPITY(R) Issued in Macau ACN Newswire

Everest Medicines Announces the First Prescription of VELSIPITY(R) Issued in Macau

December 12, 2024
SHANGHAI, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, "Everest", or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative therapeutics, today announced that the first prescription of VELSIPITY(R) (etrasimod) has been issued on December 11th at Kiang Wu Hospital in Macau. It is also the first prescription issued for VELSIPITY(R) within Everest Medicines' licensed territories in Asia following its approval, marks the official beginning of this new therapy benefiting patients across Asia.VELSIPITY(R) is an innovative advanced therapy that was officially approved by the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau of Macau in April 2024. It is an oral treatment taken once daily for the treatment of patients aged 16 and above with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). UC is a chronic, relapsing, idiopathic inflammatory disease, and with prolonged disease duration, the risk of disability and colorectal cancer incidence continues to rise."As a next-generation S1P receptor modulator, VELSIPITY(R) can provide patients with a chance for corticosteroid-free remission, mucosal healing, and rapid symptom relief." said Prof. Wu Kaichun with the First Affiliated Hospital of AFMU, the principal investigator for etrasimod's Asia clinical trial." The recently announced results of the Asian multicenter Phase III clinical study for induction and maintenance periods further confirm the clinical advantages of VELSIPITY(R). We look forward to VELSIPITY(R) being approved in other regions of Asia soon to benefit more patients.""The first prescription of VELSIPITY(R) in Macau marks another milestone in the commercialization process of Everest Medicines." said Rogers Yongqing Luo, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Medicines." By 2030, the number of patients with UC in China is expected to more than double compared to 2019, reaching approximately 1 million, with a significant unmet need for innovative therapies. Following its approval in Macau this April, VELSIPITY(R), the third commercialized product of Everest Medicines, will bring new treatment options to more patients with moderate to severely active UC. We plan to have VELSIPITY(R) submitted for new drug application in mainland China by the end of this year, further enhancing its accessibility and benefiting more patients."In the results of the multi-center Phase 3 clinical trial of etrasimod in Asia for the treatment of subjects with moderately to severely active UC, which were announced in July this year, etrasimod achieved positive results in both the induction and maintenance phases of treatment, with good safety, and the convenience of once-daily oral administration, further providing a solid scientific basis and support for the broad application of the drug in clinical practice. In October, the complete induction phase data of the study were presented at the 32nd United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW 2024), showing that all primary and key secondary efficacy endpoints in the etrasimod treatment group achieved statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements compared to the placebo group at week 12: the treatment differences between the etrasimod group and the placebo group in clinical remission rate, endoscopic improvement rate, and clinical response rate reached 20.4%, 28.6%, and 32.0%, respectively.VELSIPITY(R) was approved in the United States and the European Union in October last year and February this year, respectively. As a core product for Everest Medicines, VELSIPITY(R) was successively approved in Macau and Singapore in the first half of this year. Everest Medicines has also submitted a new drug application for VELSIPITY(R) in Hong Kong, China which has been officially accepted.In October of this year, through the "Hong Kong and Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect" policy, VELSIPITY(R) has officially been approved for patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) by the Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration and can first be used in the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University and Guangzhou United Family Healthcare, four of the medical institutions designated by the Connect Policy in the Greater Bay Area. Subsequently, VELSIPITY(R) will be introduced in other qualified hospitals under the connect policy.About VELSIPITY(R) (etrasimod)VELSIPITY(R) is a once-daily, oral, sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator that selectively binds with S1P receptor subtypes 1, 4, and 5. Regulatory approvals have been granted in US, EU, Canada, Australia, Singapore, UK, Switzerland, Israel and Macau for VELSIPITY(R) in ulcerative colitis.About Everest MedicinesEverest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products and vaccines that address critical unmet medical needs for patients in Asian markets. The management team of Everest Medicines has deep expertise and an extensive track record from both leading global pharmaceutical companies and local Chinese pharmaceutical companies in high-quality discovery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, business development and operations. Everest Medicines has built a portfolio of potentially global first-in-class or best-in-class molecules in the company's core therapeutic areas of renal diseases, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. For more information, please visit its website at www.everestmedicines.com.Forward-Looking Statements:This news release may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements, including descriptions regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company or its officers with respect to the business operations and financial condition of the Company, which can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, or other factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company and are unforeseeable. Therefore, the actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and assumptions, such as future changes and developments in our business, competitive environment, political, economic, legal and social conditions. The Company or any of its affiliates, directors, officers, advisors or representatives has no obligation and does not undertake to revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances after the date of this news release, except as required by law. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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BDO announces winners of the 6th BDO ESG Awards 2024 ACN Newswire

BDO announces winners of the 6th BDO ESG Awards 2024

December 12, 2024
HONG KONG, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BDO, the world’s fifth largest accountancy and advisory network, has announced the winners of the 6th BDO ESG Awards (the Awards). The winning companies have integrated ESG principles and climate change considerations into their business strategies. They have actively emphasised the importance of ESG and promoted its development by implementing influential and long-term sustainable development measures. This year, the Awards received strong support from listed companies, with more than 110 companies participating at the nomination stage, a six-year high. All finalists were invited to attend the awards ceremony to witness the winners honoured. (Click here or view the full list below*)Once again, “Carbon Neutrality” has been selected to be this year’s theme, emphasising the important role that companies play in mitigating climate change and shaping a green future. The Theme Awards are dedicated to recognising listed companies that have demonstrated best practices in “Carbon Neutrality”, including reducing carbon emissions and planning and adopting relevant measures. The companies competing for this year’s Theme Awards were outstanding and evenly matched. A total of three companies won this award, setting a new record.Mr Andrew Lam, Managing Director, BDO, said, “The BDO ESG Awards first launched in 2018 when listed companies began to explore the implementation of ESG initiatives. Today, we are pleased to see that an increasing number of listed companies are recognising the importance of ESG and pursuing long-term ESG development. The Awards have now gained considerable market recognition, and as an advocate of sustainable development, BDO is delighted to see an increasing number of Hong Kong-listed companies paying attention to ESG. Through the judging process, we have observed that the quality of the ESG initiatives implemented by the participating companies has improved and become more forward-looking. As the importance and influence of ESG continues to grow, we hope to work with all kinds of industries through the Awards to improve Hong Kong's green standards and consolidate the city’s position as a green financial centre.”Mr Johnson Kong, Managing Director, BDO, said, “In light of growing social awareness of sustainability and social responsibility, more and more investors and organisations are incorporating ESG factors into their investment decisions and tend to support companies that meet ESG standards. By implementing ESG policies, companies can build a good reputation that will enhance their competitiveness and attract more investors. As a professional in this field, BDO is committed to supporting Hong Kong-listed companies in various areas, such as assisting them in ESG reporting and risk management, and providing them with recommendations to improve ESG performance. We hope the Awards will raise ESG awareness among all stakeholders in society so that more listed and unlisted companies in Hong Kong will prioritise the importance of ESG practices in the future.”Mr Ricky Cheng, Director and Head of Risk Advisory, BDO, said, “This year’s winners come from a variety of industries, and all of the nominated companies have demonstrated outstanding performance in various areas of competition. BDO is proud of the winning companies dedicated to sustainable development, and we are thrilled to support all those who are making strides toward a more environmentally friendly and responsible business landscape through this award and our expertise.”BDO ESG Awards 2024 Winners (listed in alphabetical order) Best in ESG – Large Market CapitalisationBOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (02388.HK)HKT Trust and HKT Limited (06823.HK)Lenovo Group Limited (00992.HK)Best in ESG – Middle Market CapitalisationAAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (02018.HK)Kerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)Xinyi Solar Holdings Limited (00968.HK)Best in ESG – Small Market CapitalisationConcord New Energy Group Limited (00182.HK)Shun Tak Holdings Limited (00242.HK)Yuexiu Services Group Limited (06626.HK)Best in Reporting – Large Market CapitalisationHKT Trust and HKT Limited (06823.HK)Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (01177.HK)Techtronic Industries Company Limited (00669.HK)Best in Reporting – Middle Market CapitalisationKerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)PCCW Limited (00008.HK)Xinyi Solar Holdings Limited (00968.HK)Best in Reporting – Small Market CapitalisationNew World Department Store China Limited (00825.HK)Xinyi Energy Holdings Limited (03868.HK)Yuexiu Services Group Limited (06626.HK)ESG Report of the Year – Large Market CapitalisationHKT Trust and HKT Limited (06823.HK)ESG Report of the Year – Middle Market CapitalisationKerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)ESG Report of the Year– Small Market CapitalisationYuexiu Services Group Limited (06626.HK)Outstanding ESG Performance of H-Share CompaniesChina Tower Corporation Limited (00788.HK)Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited (02727.HK)ZTE Corporation (00763.HK)Theme AwardsLenovo Group Limited (00992.HK)Yuexiu Property Company Limited (00123.HK)ZTE Corporation (00763.HK)Photo CaptionsBDO representatives and panel of judges attend the BDO ESG Awards 2024Presentation Ceremony.Representatives of the award winners, BDO, and panel of judges pose for agroup photo at the BDO ESG Awards 2024 Presentation Ceremony. Note to editorsAbout BDO Limited BDO's global organisation extends across 166 countries and territories, with more than 115,600 professionals working in over 1,770 offices - and they're all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. BDO was established in Hong Kong in 1981 and is committed to facilitating the growth of businesses by advising the people behind them. BDO Hong Kong provides an extensive range of professional services including assurance services, risk advisory services, specialist advisory services and tax services. For more details, visit www.bdo.com.hk.ContactsSala LoSenior Marketing Manager and Team HeadBDO Hong KongHeidi LauSenior Marketing ManagerBDO Hong Kong Strategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky LeeYoko LiTel +852 2218 3042Mobile +852 9613 5175salalo@bdo.com.hkTel +852 2218 2325Mobile +852 9285 4151heidilau@bdo.com.hkTel +852 2864 4834sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hkTel +852 2864 4813sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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