联邦诉讼挑战美国自疫情以来首例口罩禁令 Latest News

联邦诉讼挑战美国自疫情以来首例口罩禁令

August 24, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - 一个残疾人权利组织周四对纽约郊区的一个县提起诉讼，指控该县禁止在公共场所佩戴口罩违反了美国宪法，并歧视残疾人。 本月早些时候，纳苏县颁布了自 COVID-19 大流行以来美国首个针对佩戴口罩的禁令。这项名为“口罩透明法案”的法律将佩戴口罩或面罩以隐藏身份的行为定为轻罪，但医疗或宗教原因除外。违反该法律最高可判处一年监禁和 1,000 美元罚款。 挑战该禁令的诉讼是由 Disability Rights New York 代表残疾人提起的，包括两位匿名原告——一位名为“S.S.”的纳苏县居民，他患有“普通变异免疫缺陷 (CVID)、肾病、病毒后综合征和呼吸系统疾病”；另一位名为“G.B.”的居民，他患有“脑瘫和哮喘”。 “口罩禁令歧视残疾人，剥夺他们在纳苏县享受公共生活的平等权利，违反了美国宪法、纽约州宪法、美国残疾人法案以及《康复法案》第 504 条，”诉状中称。 诉状中称，原告之一 S.S. 在“佩戴口罩时会受到公众成员的嘲笑”，自从该法律颁布以来，他“害怕”在公共场合佩戴口罩。诉状中还称，另一位原告 G.B. “担心人们，包括警察，会因为他们戴着口罩而接近他们，并对他们进行不必要的接触、骚扰、歧视和/或虐待”。 纳苏县行政长官布鲁斯·布莱克曼在 8 月 14 日签署了该法案，并被列为该诉讼的被告之一（另一被告是该县），他向 TIME发表声明称，该县“相信该法律将得到维护，因为立法机关在采取行动时存在宪法上的推定，而且这项立法是合理和负责任的”。 县议会中所有 12 名共和党议员都投票赞成“口罩透明法案”，而 7 名民主党议员则弃权。议员们表示，新法律的出台是受最近针对 反犹太主义的抗议活动的影响。该法律出台之前，纽约州州长凯西·霍楚尔表示，她在 6 月份对纽约市地铁乘客 发布了禁令，因为“一群戴着口罩的人占领了一节地铁车厢，吓坏了乘客，并高呼关于希特勒和消灭犹太人的口号”。目前尚不清楚霍楚尔指的是哪起事件。 纳苏县的这项法律引发了争议，纽约公民自由联盟和一些政客谴责了该禁令。纽约州参议员伊文·楚在该法律颁布之前的一份 声明中表示，戴口罩是“许多亚洲文化中的一种普遍做法”，这种立法“可能会导致反亚裔仇恨和歧视”。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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骏码半导体公布中期业绩 录得收益约109.0百万港元 LED封装胶销售量再增高 ACN Newswire

骏码半导体公布中期业绩 录得收益约109.0百万港元 LED封装胶销售量再增高

August 24, 2024
香港, 2024年8月23日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) — 骏码半导体材料有限公司（「骏码半导体」或「公司」，连同其附属公司统称「集团」，股份代号：8490.HK）欣然宣布截至2024年6月30日止六个月（「该期间」）之未经审核业绩。于该期间，集团录得收益约109.0百万港元（2023年上半年：约101.6百万港元）。键合线产品录得收益增加10.7%至约 58.3百万港元（2023年上半年：约52.6百万港元），而封装胶产品的收益则轻微增加2.8%至约46.8百万港元（2023年上半年：约45.6百万港元）。收益增加乃由于本集团产品的销量增加所致。在2023年全球经济受压的背景下，人工智能产业链呈现快速增长势头。踏入2024年，人工智能将进一步推动晶片运算能力、储存容量和能源效率的提升，从而促进半导体架构和先进封装的创新，有关进步有望带来新的市场增量。根据国际半导体产业协会的「年中总半导体设备预测—OEM角度」报告，预测原设备制造商 （「OEM」）于2024年的全球半导体制造设备销售额将创下新产业纪录，达到1,090亿美元，按年增加3.4%。由前端及后端市场发展带动，半导体制造设备的销售额预计将持续增长至2025年，预计销售额将达到1,280亿美元新高。聚焦半导体封装行业，中国国内制造商正逐步从传统封装向先进封装技术拓展市场占有率。人工智能、高性能计算等新需求的带动下，需求不断增长，加速了中国半导体产业的战略布局，继而促进了该拓展。尤其是在先进封装所需的材料方面，由于其技术复杂度高、制程影响大、国产率相对较低，因此受到业界的高度关注。展望未来，鉴于人工智能的快速发展，本集团将继续寻求新的业务合作，并专注于先进半导体材料的创新，以应用于电动汽车、微型LED显示、人工智能及5G通信行业。此外，集团亦会投放更多资源于5G及半导体产业的上游封装材料，预期这将成为本集团的另一增长领域。展望未来，尽管国际形势不明朗，董事会坚信集团在半导体封装材料行业的既有地位、竞争优势及灵活的业务策略，将可克服复杂环境影响，实现长期增长，为股东带来最大回报。-完-关于骏码半导体材料有限公司骏码半导体材料有限公司（「骏码半导体」）是国内半导体封装材料行业龙头企业之一，由周振基教授及周博轩博士于2006年共同创立，总部位于香港科学园区，研发及制造中心设在广东汕头，业务多点分布大湾区及华东地区。骏码半导体是一家专业从事研发、制造及销售高精密键合线、灌封材料、粘结材料等半导体封装专用物料的高新材料提供方。此新闻稿由慧悦公共关系顾问集团有限公司代表骏码半导体材料有限公司发布如有垂询，请联络慧悦公共关系顾问集团有限公司：Karena Ke电话：（852）9346-2934电邮：karena.ke@intelligentjoy.com Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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杰罗姆·鲍威尔表示，美联储开始降息的“时机已到” Latest News

杰罗姆·鲍威尔表示，美联储开始降息的“时机已到”

August 23, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - 杰克逊霍尔，怀俄明州——美联储主席杰罗姆·鲍威尔周五表示，随着通货膨胀和就业市场降温，美联储准备开始将其关键利率从目前的23年高点下调。 鲍威尔没有说明降息何时开始或幅度多大，但市场普遍预期美联储将在9月中旬的会议上宣布将基准利率小幅下调四分之一个百分点。 “政策调整的时机已到，”鲍威尔在美联储在怀俄明州杰克逊霍尔举行的年度经济会议上的主旨演讲中表示。“前进方向是明确的，降息的时机和步伐将取决于最新的数据、不断变化的展望以及风险的平衡。” 他提到多次降息是唯一暗示一系列降息可能性的暗示，正如经济学家预测的那样。鲍威尔强调，通货膨胀在经历了40年来最严重的物价飙升给数百万家庭造成痛苦后，似乎： “我越来越有信心，”他说，“通货膨胀正在可持续地回落至2%。” 根据美联储的首选指标，通货膨胀率上个月降至2.5%，远低于两年前的7.1%的峰值，仅略高于央行的2%目标水平。 美联储主席还表示，降息应该保持经济增长并维持招聘，招聘在上个月放缓。持续增长可能会提振副总统卡玛拉·哈里斯的总统竞选活动，即使大多数美国人表示他们对拜登-哈里斯政府的经济记录感到不满，主要是因为平均价格仍远高于大流行前的水平。 “我们将尽一切努力，”鲍威尔说，“在我们朝着价格稳定取得进一步进展的同时，支持强大的劳动力市场。” 他说，通过降息，“我们有充分的理由认为，经济将在保持强劲的劳动力市场的同时，回归到2%的通货膨胀。” 9月中旬降息，距离总统大选不到两个月，可能会给美联储带来一些不受欢迎的政治压力，美联储希望避免卷入大选年的政治。前总统唐纳德·特朗普认为，美联储不应该在大选前降息。但鲍威尔一再强调，美联储将根据纯粹的经济数据做出利率决定，而不考虑政治日历。 鲍威尔在讲话中表示，美联储越来越担心招聘放缓和失业率上升，即使它仍然希望看到通货膨胀进一步下降。这种双重关注取代了美联储之前对通货膨胀的单一关注。 “劳动力市场状况的降温是显而易见的，”美联储主席说。“就业增长依然强劲，但今年已经放缓。……我们不寻求也不欢迎劳动力市场状况进一步降温。” 鲍威尔在周五的讲话中指出，美联储成功地抑制了高通货膨胀，而没有引发衰退或失业率大幅上升，这在很大程度上是许多经济学家长期预测的结果，这可以说是一种胜利宣言。 美联储主席将这一结果归因于大流行对供应链和劳动力市场的扰乱逐渐消退，以及职位空缺减少，这使得工资增长放缓。 鲍威尔还回应了外界对其行动过于缓慢的批评，即即使通货膨胀在大流行衰退结束后开始飙升，美联储也行动过于缓慢。提高利率旨在抑制借贷和支出、放缓经济并抑制物价上涨。 美联储官员最初辩称，2021年初大流行结束后出现的物价飙升仅仅是“暂时的”，随着导致一些杂货店货架空空如也、汽车销售场空空如也的供应链中断的修复，这些飙升很快就会消退。 鲍威尔承认，供应链中断的修复比美联储预期的要长得多——高通货膨胀的持续时间也更长。 “‘暂时性’这艘大船上挤满了人，大多数主流分析师和发达经济体央行都在船上，”鲍威尔说。“我想今天我看到一些船员在那里，”他说，这是对参加会议的经济学家和央行发表的即兴讲话。 在本月政府报告显示 后，股市连续两天暴跌，因为人们担心美国可能会陷入衰退。一些经济学家开始猜测美联储将在9月份降息半個百分点，也许在11月份再降息半個百分点。 但上周更为健康的经济数据，包括 和 的强劲增长，在一定程度上消除了这些担忧。华尔街交易员现在预计美联储将在9月和11月将其基准利率下调四分之一个百分点，并在12月降息半個百分点。抵押贷款利率已经开始下降，以预期降息。 一些官员表示，如果出现招聘进一步放缓的迹象，美联储9月份降息半個百分点的可能性就会更大。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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英镑兑美元升至两年高点 Finance

英镑兑美元升至两年高点

August 23, 2024
英镑多年来表现最强劲 (SeaPRwire) - 英镑兑美元已升至两年多来的最高水平，达到 1.3192 美元，这是自 2022 年 3 月以来的最高水平。此次反弹的驱动力是市场预期英国央行（BOE）将比美联储更温和地放松货币政策。货币政策前景的这种分化推动了英镑的强劲表现。 市场反应和经济展望 美联储主席杰罗姆·鲍威尔发表讲话，暗示美联储需要下调关键利率，此后两家央行经济政策之间的差距扩大。这种预期转变提振了英镑的立场。英国央行 8 月份最近的一次降息，加上英国经济指标的强劲表现和持续的通胀担忧，导致人们对进一步降息存在不确定性。包括野村证券在内的市场分析师表示，英镑未来几周可能会获得更多支撑。 英镑最近的反弹是其在 2022 年底英国债券市场动荡时期创下历史新低的重大逆转。这种复苏吸引了对冲基金和资产管理公司的巨额投资，根据 CFTC 数据，净多头头寸已升至历史高点。尽管最近转向空头头寸，但英镑的强势依然显著。 在英国，8 月 22 日公布的强于预期的 PMI 数据突显了私营部门的强劲增长。相反，8 月 21 日发布的美国就业增长数据表明劳动力市场比之前预期疲软，这可能会促使美联储考虑进一步降息。当前环境使英镑成为那些寻求对美元做空的人的有利选择。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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美联储主席讲话临近，华尔街股市上涨 Finance

美联储主席讲话临近，华尔街股市上涨

August 23, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - 随着美联储主席杰罗姆·鲍威尔即将发表重要讲话，华尔街股市呈现积极势头。标普 500 指数在早盘交易中上涨 0.6%，道琼斯工业平均指数上涨 221 点，涨幅为 0.5%。纳斯达克综合指数也上涨了 0.8%。这种乐观情绪出现在市场高度期待鲍威尔讲话之际，他的讲话可能为美联储未来利率决定的关键信息提供线索，而这是追踪华尔街市场趋势的投资者关注的焦点。 利率预期保持市场平衡 国债收益率通常被视为市场情绪的风向标，一直保持相对稳定。自 4 月以来，投资者一直在调整预期，猜测美联储可能很快开始自 2020 年以来首次下调其主要利率。降息可能会在美联储将利率提高到 20 年高点以抑制通货膨胀后缓解经济压力。 随着通货膨胀从两年前的峰值 9% 以上回落，美国经济开始感受到这些高利率的压力。追踪华尔街市场趋势的投资者面临的中心问题不再是美联储何时会降息，而是降息幅度和速度。根据 CME 集团的数据，交易员预计美联储将在年底前将其主要利率下调一个百分点。如果美联储未能满足这些预期，自春季以来一直在下跌的国债收益率可能会面临上行压力，这可能会影响各种投资。 公司盈利喜忧参半提供支撑 虽然焦点仍然集中在美联储，但公司盈利继续影响华尔街市场趋势。罗斯商店 (NASDAQ:ROST) 的股价上涨了 4.7%，此前该公司公布的最新季度利润和收入超过了分析师的预期。然而，首席执行官芭芭拉·伦特勒警告说，即使通货膨胀放缓，全面的高价格仍在影响低收入和中等收入的客户。 Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) 也是另一支表现突出的股票，其股价在公布了优于预期的利润和收入后飙升了 12.6%。这家帮助企业管理人员和财务的公司也上调了其全年盈利预测，增加了市场的积极情绪。 不利的一面是，红罗宾美味汉堡 (NASDAQ:RRGB) 股价下跌了 11.2%，此前该公司公布了最新季度的大于预期的亏损。该公司还下调了其收入预测，理由是餐饮业放缓，这突出了经济不同部门复苏的不平衡性。 全球市场和债券收益率反映谨慎 随着华尔街等待鲍威尔的讲话，债券收益率出现了微弱波动。10 年期美国国债收益率从周四晚间的 3.86% 小幅下降至 3.84%。同样，与美联储行动预期密切相关的两年期美国国债收益率小幅下降至 4.00%。 全球市场也表现出谨慎的乐观情绪。在欧洲，股指小幅上涨，而在亚洲，市场收盘涨跌不一。日本日经 225 指数上涨 0.4%，此前日本央行行长植田和男发表讲话，暗示虽然可能会有更多加息，但加息的步伐可能会放缓。这种审慎的做法帮助平息了夏季因突然加息而引发的市场动荡。 华尔街的前景 标普 500 指数已强劲反弹，目前距离上个月创下的历史高点仅差 1.1%。这种反弹紧随指数短暂跌至峰值以下近 10% 的时期，凸显出市场在持续不确定性的情况下依然具有韧性。 随着投资者等待杰罗姆·鲍威尔的讲话，市场趋势仍然处于微妙的平衡之中。降息的可能性引发了乐观情绪，但美联储未能满足这些预期的风险依然很大。公司盈利虽然喜忧参半，但提供了某种支撑，但更广泛的经济前景依然不确定。目前，华尔街的目光牢牢地锁定在怀俄明州，鲍威尔的讲话可能会为未来几个月的市场定下基调。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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为什么首席执行官们留在蒂姆·沃尔兹的明尼苏达州 Latest News

为什么首席执行官们留在蒂姆·沃尔兹的明尼苏达州

August 23, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - 在民主党全国代表大会上， 和 以及 、 、 和其他许多人所做的热情洋溢的表演，标志着2024年总统大选的一个关键时刻。现在，两党已正式向美国介绍了他们的候选人，选民们开始将注意力转向选举，民主党和共和党政治机器将把运作转向全速——包括挨家挨户拜访、演讲、竞选广告，当然还有大家喜爱的攻击性广告。 许多选民可能已经接触过这些政治运作。 一直在讨论的一个话题是，对沃尔兹州长执政期间明尼苏达州经济的批评。人们似乎忽略了，或者最多是轻描淡写地提到了，明尼苏达州一再被评为最适合居住和做生意的州之一。 在 的排名中， “十万湖之州”被评为第六大最佳州。CNBC 提到了基础设施优势（全美第五），生活质量（第四），资金获取（第十二）以及科技和创新（第十二）。更值得注意的是，明尼苏达州在沃尔兹任期内一直位列前十。 CNBC 并不是唯一一家对明尼苏达州赞不绝口的机构。美国新闻与世界报道也 将明尼苏达州评为前五名最佳州，这可以追溯到沃尔兹上任第一年的开始。综合来看，这两个独立的来源表明，在州一级， 已经 。对于明尼苏达州的商界领袖来说，这并不新鲜。他们 这种企业责任的态度。1907年，Target公司的前身企业的创始人乔治·德雷珀·戴顿（George Draper Dayton）将税前利润的5%用于慈善捐赠。二战后，该州的许多其他公司也纷纷效仿，最终，明尼苏达州商会建立了“五百分比俱乐部”，将慈善精神融入商业界。 也许，这甚至可以解释沃尔兹是如何在该州拥有 的企业所得税率的情况下，仍然设法留住了世界上一些最大企业的领导人的。明尼苏达州-圣保罗都会区在全国 每 capita 拥有 的 财富500强公司，这里拥有标志性的美国品牌，例如3M、通用磨坊、美国合众银行、Target和百思买；更不用说嘉吉和梅奥诊所等领先机构了。 沃尔兹州长还可以利用强有力的经济数据来支持他在任期内取得的持续进展。明尼苏达州拥有三A级 、 的可再生能源发电量、最高的 之一，以及根据我们的 ，在过去十年中，州立养老基金的投资回报率排名第三。 明尼苏达州的经济，就像其他任何州一样，都有改进的空间，但其表现应该放在一个整体的背景下。2023年实际GDP增长率低于全国增长率，也低于邻近州。然而，每个州都往往受其本地产业和公司的影响，随之而来的是表现的特殊起伏。例如，在 的实际GDP增长季度报告中，中西部地区的表现低于全国水平。然而，明尼苏达州的表现仍然优于其大多数邻州，包括北达科他州、南达科他州、内布拉斯加州和爱荷华州。 净移民和人口变化是州政府密切关注的另一个指标。明尼苏达州在这两方面都取得了喜忧参半的结果。虽然2023年国内净移民为负，但 ，包括国际移民，为正，并回到了疫情前典型的数字。新冠肺炎疫情和人口老龄化的影响也不容忽视。随着许多婴儿潮一代提前退休，远程工作成为常态，迁移到气候温暖的佛罗里达州成为许多州面临的现实，没有一个州长能立即找到解决办法。 沃尔兹对此了如指掌。尽管许多党派评论员将他贴上极左进步派的标签，但他 ，因为他在 、 、 和 方面成功地进行了投资。 因此，当选民开始问沃尔兹的经济议程是否值得效仿时，响亮的答案是“当然”。虽然哈里斯-沃尔兹竞选活动的大部分经济议程尚未公布，但主要政策已经开始陆续发布。诚然，这些政策将 ，但两党候选人的政策立场永远不会满足他们最热烈的支持者的期望。 重要的是——无论他们属于哪个政党——候选人是否有能力以诚实、正直和智慧来领导所有美国人，包括商界和社会。事实上，这些正是明尼苏达州一个世纪前诞生的美国进步主义精神的价值观和特点，得到公共和私营部门领导人的支持。沃尔兹州长的当选让我们想起了过去和今天定义美国的价值观和特点。 自由放任经济学的大力倡导者米尔顿·弗里德曼（Milton Friedman）可能在1970年9月一篇经常被引用但很少被阅读的 中说得最好：“一家在小社区中是主要雇主的公司，将资源用于为该社区提供便利设施或改善其政府，从长远来看可能符合其利益。”弗里德曼可能说对了——他的信息值得我们铭记，因为美国即将进入选举周期的旺季。 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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Cava 股价飙升；即将公布第二季度收益 Finance

Cava 股价飙升；即将公布第二季度收益

August 23, 2024
Cava Stock (NYSE:CAVA) (SeaPRwire) - 地中海快餐连锁餐厅Cava Group Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) 即将在周四收盘后公布其第二季度财报，该公司目前处于有利地位。分析师预计净销售额将增长近 27%，达到 2.19 亿美元，调整后的每股收益 (EPS) 预计为 0.13 美元。预计同店销售额增长 7.45%，这是由成功推出烤牛排产品推动的，Stifel 分析师 Chris O’Cull 指出，该产品“在许多市场上迅速售罄”。 Cava 股票表现 Cava 股票最近创下历史新高，达到 102.39 美元，今年迄今已飙升超过 140%，大幅跑赢 Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:CMG) 等同行，后者上涨了 20%，以及标普 500 指数 (^GSPC)，该指数上涨了 19%。O’Cull 建议投资者考虑利用任何短期波动，由于基本面强劲，保持 110 美元的目标价。 增长和扩张 Cava 正在保持稳定的增长轨迹，计划到 2032 年将门店数量扩展到 1000 家。第一季度，该公司新开了 14 家门店，使其总数达到 323 家。花旗分析师 Jon Tower 指出，增长潜力巨大，包括门店数量增长机会和随着 Cava 扩展到成本较低的市场而带来的利润率改善。 行业背景 Cava 的增长与食品行业整体放缓形成对比，快餐行业似乎正在跑赢大盘。首席执行官 Brett Schulman 最近强调，该连锁店能够以合理的价格提供优质的地中海美食，吸引了各个收入阶层的顾客。 竞争格局 在快餐领域，Cava 的表现优于竞争对手。Chipotle 超预期，同店销售额增长 11.1%，而 Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) 报告增长了 4%。Sweetgreen Inc. (NYSE:SG) 的同店销售额增长了 9%，得益于客流量的增加和有选择性的定价。 预期与以往表现 以下是华尔街对 Cava 第二季度财报的预期与去年同期业绩的比较： 收入： 2.195 亿美元对比 1.7289 亿美元 调整后的每股收益： 0.13 美元对比 0.35 美元 同店销售额增长： 7.45% 对比 18.20% 花旗的 Tower 预计，Cava 可能承认第三季度“销售额出现一些放缓”，这可能导致对下半年更保守的展望。 总结 Cava 即将公布强劲的第二季度业绩，收入和同店销售额同比大幅增长。尽管预计销售额增长将放缓，但该公司的强劲表现和战略性扩张计划突出了其作为快餐行业领军者的地位。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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西南航空公司在投资者压力下重新评估免费托运行李政策

August 23, 2024
关于潜在行李费的客户调查 (SeaPRwire) - 西南航空公司 (NYSE:LUV) 正在探索对其“行李免费”政策的潜在调整，作为应对激进投资者 Elliott Investment Management 建议的一部分。该航空公司最近对部分忠诚度会员和消费者进行了一项调查，内容涉及可能出现行李费的低价机票场景。该调查包含有关旅行习惯和预订偏好的问题，旨在衡量客户对这些潜在政策调整的看法。 西南航空一直以来都以其允许乘客免费托运两件行李的政策而著称，这使其在其他美国主要航空公司中脱颖而出。首席执行官 Bob Jordan 之前曾强调，免费行李政策是客户选择西南航空的关键因素。然而，最近的调查并没有表明该航空公司有任何立即改变这项福利的计划，该航空公司表示，他们仍然专注于了解客户的优先事项和偏好。 在投资者要求下调整商业模式 这项调查探讨了以下几种场景：最便宜的“Wanna Get Away” 票价可能只包括一个个人物品和一个随身行李，而“Wanna Get Away Plus” 票价可能包括一件免费托运行李。更高级别的票价类别，包括“Anytime” 和“Business Select”，将保留免费托运两件行李的福利。 此举正值西南航空正在对其商业模式进行其他重大调整之际，例如逐步淘汰其自由座位政策，推出新的高级舱位，并开始运行红眼航班。这些变化是该公司为了应对 Elliott Investment Management 的压力而进行的更广泛的现代化努力的一部分，Elliott Investment Management 呼吁对该公司的领导层和战略方向进行改革。 Elliott 于 6 月份披露了其在西南航空的持股，该公司批评西南航空没有利用潜在的收入来源，例如行李费。去年的全球行李费收入估计达到了 333 亿美元。西南航空定于 9 月 26 日在达拉斯举行投资者会议，概述其计划中的变化和策略，以便更好地与旅行者偏好保持一致，并提高盈利能力。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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Austin awaits TOYOTA GAZOO Racing JCN Newswire

Austin awaits TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

August 23, 2024
Toyota City, Japan, Aug 23, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to maintain momentum in its challenge for FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) titles when the 2024 season moves to Austin, Texas for the Lone Star Le Mans at the Circuit of the Americas on 1 September.An accomplished victory in São Paulo in the last round sees TOYOTA GAZOO Racing just four points behind leaders Porsche in a hard-fought battle for the manufacturers’ World Championship heading to the United States for round six of the season.Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries showed the pace of their #7 GR010 HYBRID by earning pole position and leading the early stages in São Paulo before a technical issue saw them finish fourth. They will challenge for their second victory of the year in Austin, where the team has yet to win in six attempts.Out front in Brazil, reigning World Champions Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa won for the first time this season in their #8 GR010 HYBRID. That victory ensured Sébastien, who is tied with Brendon with the most titles on four, set a new record of 25 WEC race wins.The heat of a Texan summer awaits the team and drivers at the 5.513km Circuit of the Americas in the six-hour Lone Star Le Mans race, which returns to the WEC calendar for the first time since 2020.TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has a best finish of second place in its six visits so far to Texas, achieved in 2013 and 2020, while Brendon has won the race three times. Although the team has yet to taste victory in Austin, it has achieved two wins in the United States, at Sebring in 2019 and 2023.The Circuit of the Americas is, like Interlagos last time out, an anti-clockwise track, characterised by the steep hill up to turn one followed by a sequence of sweeping, fast corners which create a spectacular opening sector.The team made an early start to its preparations for next week’s race with a three-day test in Austin at the end of July. Preparations step up a gear when track action starts on Friday 30 August with three hours of free practice in the afternoon split over two sessions. After a one-hour final practice on Saturday morning, the starting order will be decided during qualifying and Hyperpole, starting at 3.40pm local time (10.40pm CEST). The seventh Lone Star Le Mans race starts at 1pm (8pm CEST) on Sunday 1 September.For more information, visit https://toyotagazooracing.com/wec/release/2024/rd06-preview/. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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AI提效显著，上市以来连续盈利，粉笔2024中期净利润增幅240.9%

August 23, 2024
香港, 2024年8月23日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) — 8月23日，粉笔(02469.HK)发布2024年中期业绩报告。截至2024年6月30日，粉笔实现营收16.3亿元，与去年同期基本持平；净利润为2.8亿元，同比大涨240.9%，经调整净利润3.5亿元，同比增长21.2%，上市以来粉笔连续三份财报净利润保持快速增长，盈利能力亮眼。粉笔创始人、CEO张小龙表示，粉笔将会继续努力，在做好品质基础上，平衡好产品质量和收入规模关系，始终把品质和效率放在第一位，同时持续加大对教研技术投入，尤其是AI技术的投入。“我们坚信对于教育培训类产品，把品质做好一定会带来市场占有率和收入规模增加，这种收入才是健康可持续有口碑的收入。只要坚持做正确的事，一定会迎来品质规模利润的良性循环，以此回报各位用户和投资人对我们的支持和信任。”1、毛利率、净利率双双提升，发展稳健向好2024年，“稳就业”依旧是主旋律之一。据信达证券分析，国考+省考招录人数稳定增长，报名人数弹性更强，2024年国考通过资格审查人数同增21.3%，实际参加考试人数同增47.7%，省考报名人数同增13.1%，在当前的就业环境下，公考热情有望持续提升。考生参培需求预计持续释放。从公告披露数据来看，作为行业头部企业，粉笔各项业务有序发展。截至2024年6月30日，粉笔平均月活跃用户为920万。据粉笔介绍，OMO模式已经在其小班课程产品中全面普及，充分整合线上线下优质教育资源，为用户提供多元的产品选择，和更具个性化的学习体验。依托坚实的用户基础和优越的产品力，粉笔业务潜力有望得到进一步开发。2024年上半年，粉笔毛利为8.8亿元，同比增长3.2%，毛利率从去年同期的50.9%增加至54.2%；净利润率为17%，去年同期为4.8%，增幅显著，体现公司产品市场竞争力增强，盈利水平保持强劲增长。2024年上半年，粉笔整体师均收入贡献为51.8万元，经营效率不断提升。此外，报告期内，粉笔图书业务实现收入2.5亿元，在总营收中占比与去年同期持平，为用户提供更全面的服务的同时，也保证了收入的多样性。2、AI应用加速落地，锁定优势地位2024年，粉笔锚定科技创新，人工智能研发再上一个台阶，推出了首个职教领域垂域大模型，并落地应用粉笔AI老师，不断提升自身技术竞争力，为下半年业绩增长提前锁定发展空间。报告期内，粉笔研发开支为1.1亿元。财报显示，得益于人工智能技术及其他在线技术赋能大幅提升授课效率，2024年上半年，粉笔收入成本为7.5亿元，与去年同期的8.3亿元相比缩减了9.6%。尤其是培训服务相关成本，缩减了11.6%至5.8亿元。粉笔AI应用已经融入教研、教学、运营的各环节中，在面试点评、笔试辅导、客服等领域提供支持。在AI助力下，粉笔行业优势地位凸显。据介绍，2021年2月，一位精品班辅导老师同期可以服务40人左右，目前，一位老师同期最高可服务150人，效率提升可达275%。不光是效率，用户体验也随之提升。在预测分功能辅助下，2022年省联考行测到2024年省联考行测，精品全程班用户对应提分涨幅可以达到40%。据媒体报道，粉笔AI矩阵还在不断扩展，包括申论AI老师、面试AI老师以及事业单位、教师项目的AI老师在内的产品正在开发中，有望成为业绩发展新的曲线。在坚定技术投入的基础上，粉笔始终对长期增长前景充满信心。今年5月，粉笔公布了一项回购计划，预计在2025年5月12日前不时在公开市场上购回价值总额不超过3亿港元的公司普通股。据悉，截至2024年8月9日，粉笔已回购并注销普通股5423万股，累计回购金额约2.3亿港币。粉笔表示，预计公司的收入可以稳健增长，在维持高质量教学品质的前提下，利润率和运营效率仍有进一步优化的空间。粉笔发展前景也获多家机构认可，天风证券、信达证券、方正证券、国泰君安等均给予粉笔“看好”“推荐”等评级。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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乐普生物公布2024年中期业绩 ADC管线取得重大进展 核心产品营收大增一倍 ACN Newswire

乐普生物公布2024年中期业绩 ADC管线取得重大进展 核心产品营收大增一倍

August 23, 2024
香港, 2024年8月22日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) —聚焦于肿瘤治疗领域的创新型生物制药公司──乐普生物科技股份有限公司(「乐普生物」或「公司」，股份代号：2157.HK) 公布2024年中期业绩。作为一家立足中国、面向全球的聚焦于肿瘤治疗领域（尤其是靶向治疗及免疫治疗）的创新型生物制药企业。乐普生物致力于通过先进的ADC技术开发平台开发创新型ADC，并旨在开发出更优化、更创新的药物，更好地填补癌症患者的临床需求缺口。公司致力于通过内部研发与战略合作相结合的方式持续开发市场差异化管线，加强自主生产能力。目前，乐普生物已战略性布局了多个肿瘤产品管线。就临床阶段候选药物而言，公司的产品中有一种临床 / 商业化阶段候选药物；七种临床阶段候选药物（包括一种透过合营企业共同开发的药物）；及三种临床阶段的候选药物的联合疗法。其中一种候选药物已获得两种靶向适应症的上市批准，其他适应症临床试验正在进行中。商业化稳定再超亿元 核心产品销售较去年同期增加一倍于报告期内，公司在推进产品管线及业务营运方面均取得重大进展，其中核心产品普佑恒®（普特利单抗注射液）的销售收入达人民币94.8百万元，较2023年同期增加一倍，为公司收益人民币133.3百万元之主要贡献。ADC管线及其与癌症免疫的联合疗法亦取得多项重大进展。而于创新平台研发的候选药物临床前获得良好数据。于2023年4月，普特利单抗已成功获纳入用于治疗黑色素瘤和MSI-H/dMMR实体瘤的2023年CSCO及CSGO指南，表明临床KOL的高度认可。公司积极发展与各种业务渠道合作伙伴的合作关系。截至2024年6月30日，已在26个省份的采购平台上完成了招标程序，并已通过各种销售渠道覆盖约78个城市，将进一步扩大销售网络。ADC管线及其与癌症免疫的联合疗法取得重大进展公司的ADC候选药物包括MRG003、MRG002、MRG004A、MRG001、MRG006A及CMG901。ADC管线及其与癌症免疫的联合疗法在上半年取得了重大进展。- MRG003：目前已完成NPC IIb期注册性临床研究的患者入组，预期将于2024年下半年于中国申报NDA。于2024年7月，公司已就MRG003用于治疗R/M NPC于美国获FDA授予BTD。MRG003与普佑恒®（普特利单抗注射液）的联合疗法：公司正在进行MRG003与普特利单抗联合治疗实体瘤的I/II期试验，并已完成I期试验。公司已观察到良好的初步数据，该等数据已在2024年ASCO年会上以口头汇报形式呈现。公司目前正在进行II期试验并已观察到良好的数据，该等数据计划于2024年ESMO亚洲年会上呈现。- MRG002：已于中国完成HER2高表达BC肝转移II期关键临床试验的患者入组，并观察到良好数据，预期将于2024年CSCO上呈现。同时，公司正在进行HER2阳性BC的III期临床试验。MRG002与普佑恒®（普特利单抗注射液）的联合疗法：公司正在进行MRG002与普特利单抗联合治疗HER2表达实体瘤患者的II期试验，并已于UC患者中观察到良好的初步数据，预期将在2024年ESMO大会上呈现。- MRG004A：公司目前正在美国及中国进行实体瘤I期临床研究，并已在PC、TNBC及CC中观察到良好数据。实体瘤的相关初步I期数据已在2024年ASCO年会上以口头汇报形式呈现。于2024年3月，MRG004A已获FDA授予FTD，用于治疗经过过往批准的疗法治疗的复发性或难治性PC。公司正在扩展I期临床试验PC患者亚组，以进一步探索MRG004A用于PC的更多潜力。- MRG006A：公司已于2024年AACR年会上公布良好的临床前数据。于临床前研究中，MRG006A在多种CDX模型及HCC PDX模型中展现出强大的剂量依赖性的对肿瘤的生长抑制作用。同时，MRG006A亦在探索性毒理学研究中表现出良好的耐受性。根据良好的临床前表现，公司已于中国获得IND批准，且目前正在进行I期临床研究，而该研究已于2024年8月实现首例患者入组。临床前：布局创新平台和创新靶点公司持续致力于建立和开发新型技术平台。除临床验证的vc-MMAE平台外，亦已为ADC候选药物开发多个创新的链接体－ 有效载荷平台，包括Hi-TOPi平台及其他早期阶段的平台。于报告期内，公司的创新ADC平台及T细胞衔接器平台TOPAbody取得了重大进展。依托该等创新平台，已开发出两款ADC候选药物，分别为具有全球首创新药潜力的MRG006A及具有全球同类最优潜力的MRG007，以及新一代T细胞激动性抗体CTM012。公司已观察到良好的临床前研究数据，并已于中国获得MRG006A的IND批准。同时，亦正在高效推进MRG007及CTM012进入临床研究阶段。MRG006A及TOPAbody平台的临床前数据已于2024年4月在AACR年会上呈现。未来展望展望2024年下半年，公司将继续加快两款主要ADC产品MRG003及MRG002的开发，迈向下一个里程碑。公司预期将于2024年下半年于中国就MRG003申报NDA，并将努力加快审批进程。公司亦将探索MRG004A及MRG006A等其他创新候选药物的更多潜在临床价值。同时，不断探索管线内的联合疗法的潜在疗效，以为更多患者带来临床效益。就创新分子而言，致力加强建设创新平台，并全力推进创新分子CTM012及MRG007进入临床研究阶段。2024年，公司将致力于深化市场营销及商业化，并积极扩大在中国的市场足迹及产品知名度。这包括促进普佑恒®（普特利单抗注射液）的市场准入，继续加快各级市场渗透，以进一步扩大市场份额。同时，公司将寻求通过各种方式提升品牌形象及市场对公司产品的认识。在国际方面，公司将加大在全球市场的拓展力度。由于ADC平台已获跨国公司认可，预期公司的其他ADC产品将有更大的业务发展机会。日后，公司将坚持不懈地扩大国际网络，并通过多项策略探索新的业务开发合作机会，以促进我们的发展及成功。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Weichai Power: Net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent increased by 50%

August 23, 2024
HONG KONG, Aug 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On 22 August 2024, Weichai Power (000338.SZ; 2338.HK) released its semi-annual report. According to the announcement, in the first half of 2024, Weichai Power achieved income of RMB 112.49 billion, a year-on-year increase of 6.0%; net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent was RMB 5.90 billion, a year-on-year increase of 51.4%; and net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent after deducting non-recurring profit and loss was RMB 5.48 billion, a year-on-year increase of 51.8%. At the same time, the Company announced its interim dividend payout plan for 2024, with a cash dividend ratio increased to 55%.Power System: Empowering and expanding product advantages with technology, steadily increasing market shareWeichai Power insisted on independent innovation, continuously accelerated the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, and promoted the expansion of differentiated product advantages. It has launched the world's first diesel engine with body thermal efficiency of 53.09%, setting a new world record for four consecutive times; and launched a new generation of LNG engines, with overall improvements in power, reliability, economy, and comfort. In the first half of 2024, total engine sales volume of Weichai Power was approximately 400 thousand, representing a year-on-year increase of 9.8%. Among them, sales volume of heavy-duty truck engines reached approximately 161 thousand units, with a market share of 40.5%; market share of LNG heavy-duty truck engines reached 63.1%; and market share of 6x4 tractor-trailer engines with 500 horsepower and above reached 44.6%. Besides, the sales volume of M series engines of the Company reached approximately 3,600 units, and the product structure continued to improve, with overseas revenue accounting for 75.6%.Heavy-duty truck: Continued breakthroughs in segment markets, significant improvement in operational quality.Benefiting from the recovery of domestic demand and the gradual manifestation of China's heavy-duty truck export competitiveness, the heavy-duty truck industry has shown a trend of recovery. Shaanxi Heavy-duty Automobile continuously improves its product market competitiveness, with a focus on breaking through advantageous segment markets, achieving improvements in both production and sales scale and operational efficiency. In the first half of 2024, Shaanxi Heavy-duty Automobile sold approximately 63 thousand heavy-duty trucks, a year-on-year increase of 3.6%. Among them, sales volume of LNG heavy-duty trucks reached approximately 17 thousand units, an increase of 134.3% year-on-year; sales volume of new energy heavy-duty trucks reached 2,840 units, a year-on-year increase of more than doubling. At the same time, Shaanxi Heavy-duty Automobile has deeply explored the potential of overseas markets, with export volume of heavy-duty trucks reaching approximately 30 thousand units, a year-on-year increase of 15%, realizing the highest level in the same period in history.Agricultural equipment: Actively responding to the rural revitalization strategy, leading the industry's high-end transformation.Weichai Lovol Intelligent Agriculture focused on building three core capabilities of "smart agricultural machinery, precision agriculture, and digital agricultural services", actively promoted product transformation and upgrading, and leads China's agricultural machinery industry towards high end with its own high-quality development. In the first half of 2024, Weichai Lovol Intelligent Agriculture sold approximately 77 thousand units of various types of agricultural machinery, a year-on-year increase of 17.5%; the achievements of large-scale and high-end transformation were highlighted, with the proportion of tractors above 100 horsepower increasing by 8 percentage points year on year and the proportion of tractors above 200 horsepower increasing by 3 percentage points year on year. Weichai Lovol Intelligent Agriculture achieved revenue of approximately RMB 9.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 28.1%, reaching the best level in the same period in history; achieved a net profit of approximately RMB 560 million, a year-on-year increase of 34.8%.Intelligent logistics: Revenue reaching a new historical high, significant increase in profitability.In the first half of 2024, Weichai Power's holding subsidiary, KION Group, achieved revenue of approximately EUR 5.74 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2%, reaching a new high in the same period in history. Among them, the forklift business achieved revenue of approximately EUR 4.31 billion, and the supply chain solutions business achieved revenue of approximately EUR 1.45 billion. Benefiting from improved operating quality and increased operational efficiency, KION Group's profitability continues to strengthen. In the first half of 2024, it achieved a net profit of approximately EUR 180 million, a year-on-year increase of 24.1%; the adjusted EBIT margin was approximately 7.8%, representing an increase of 1.6 percentage points year on year. Based on the strong development momentum in the first half of the year, KION Group has further confirmed its full-year performance outlook, defining its continued growth and positive operating expectations.In future, the Company will continue to seize the opportunities brought by the new quality productive forces and the transition from old to new drivers of growth, focus on value creation, reform deepening, layout optimization, and technological innovation, firmly promote in-depth reforms, strengthen development quality, reinforce development vitality and boost growth momentum. Changing gears and speed up to enhance growth force and gathering strength to promote development, the Company is accelerating to build a world-class company. 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InfoComm India 2024: The Largest Edition of the Pro AV Exhibition to Date ACN Newswire

InfoComm India 2024: The Largest Edition of the Pro AV Exhibition to Date

August 23, 2024
MUMBAI, INDIA, Aug 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - InfoComm India, India’s foremost professional audiovisual (Pro AV) exhibition, is set to return to Mumbai from 3-5 September 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC). This year, InfoComm India 2024 expands beyond Pavilions 1 to 3 at JWCC, incorporating Jasmine Hall (at Level 3) for an even larger showcase of innovative solutions. It will showcase over 250 brands from more than 10 countries, including 35 first-time exhibitors. Registration is now open for professionals and businesses looking to deepen their Pro AV expertise.InfoComm India 2024, 3-5 September 2024, Jio World Convention Center, Mumbai | Attend over 48 free summit sessions, across 14 tracks, featuring insights from more than 50 industry leaders.Visitors can discover a plethora of solutions ranging from the latest in digital signage, to intelligent video conference systems, from artificial intelligence (AI) in LED virtual production to naked eye 3D displays, smart classroom solutions, interactive immersive projection mapping and more catering to a wide range of sectors such as education, finance, live events, urban development & smart cities. The exhibition will showcase top-tier products and innovations from renowned global brands and emerging industry players, including AERO, BENQ, Crestron, Harman, QSYS, Barco, AET, Samsung, and PeopleLink, along with WACOM, DVSI, Neotouch, Yotech Infocom, Onfinity Technologies and 30 more who are exhibiting for the first time at InfoComm India.With an expanded show floor space at Jasmine Hall, visitors can look forward to even more innovators in the Pro AV and technology space including TOYO, 4 Squares Corporation, Altex, Black Box and Wah Lee to name a few. AVIXA will also be making its presence felt at Jasmine Hall with interactive and knowledge-packed seminars hosted at its booth throughout the three days.InfoComm India 2024 expands beyond Pavilions 1 to 3 at JWCC, incorporating Jasmine Hall (at Level 3) for an even larger showcase of innovative solutions.The 2024 InfoComm India Summit will offer over 48 free-to-attend seminars across 14 specialized tracks led by over 50 industry leaders as speakers. A glimpse of the exciting lineup of sessions includes a kick-off overview “Navigating New Horizons: Insights and Innovations Shaping India’s Pro AV Landscape” led by David Labuskes, CTS, CAE, RCDD, Executive Director and CEO, AVIXA , ‘Live Events & Experiential Planning’ exploring Pro AV application for live events, as well as industry-focused sessions dedicated to smart cities, hospitality, and education sectors like "Future of Learning Spaces", “Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Strategies, Economics, and Risk Management”, Digital Signage in the AI-age which explores real-world strategies using AI, VR, and digital platforms for immersive experiences."India's digital transformation is truly inspiring," said June Ko, Executive Director of InfoComm India. "We see a vibrant energy and a thirst for innovation across the country. InfoComm India 2024 is our way of bringing together the brilliant minds and passionate hearts that are shaping this new era of technology in India. We envision InfoComm India as the premier destination for the Pro AV community to exchange ideas, foster partnerships, and collectively drive the industry forward.”Connection is at the heart of InfoComm India 2024. A host of networking opportunities are designed to connect attendees with industry experts, thought leaders, and peers. They include the Breakfast Networking Hour at Luminary Lounge (Jasmine Hall) on 2 and 3 September, 9.30am to 10.00am; Flashtrack seminars and networking events at AVIXA booth; daily New Technology and Products Show Floor Tours and more.InfoComm India 2024 will showcase over 250 brands, with 35 first-time exhibitors.For full details on exhibitors, products, summit agenda, registration, and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.infocomm-india.comTo access more press information of InfoComm India 2024, please visit: Digital Press Office KitFor more information, please contact:Rest of the WorldAngieEngMarketing DirectorInfoCommAsiaPteLtdangieeng@infocommasia.comIndiaSooraj DhawanDirectorFalcon Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.sooraj@falconfirst.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Hitachi: New grid technology to rid the world of the most potent greenhouse gas JCN Newswire

Hitachi: New grid technology to rid the world of the most potent greenhouse gas

August 23, 2024
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Aug 23, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader, is launching a new technology that will tackle emissions of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), 80 percent of which come from the power sector.Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) is widely used in switchgear, the critical components protecting our power grids anddelivering the energy transition in a time of extraordinary grid expansion. It is 24,300 times more climate-hostile than CO2 and remains in the atmosphere for over a thousand years – much longer than CO2, which lasts less than 200years. Overall, it makes up 220 million tons of CO2 equivalent or 0.6 percent of global emissions. To put it intoperspective, this exceeds the equivalent of 50 typical coal power plants.While high industry standards mean that leaks are minor and accidental releases of SF6 rare, private stakeholders and regulators alike are reluctant to continue using SF6, a gas they see as a significant environmental threat and liability.To help the power sector tackle this huge problem, Hitachi Energy has launched the world's highest voltage SF6-freeswitchgear – the EconiQTM 550 kV circuit breaker that can be used in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) or dead tankbreakers (DTB) and the EconiQ 420 kV Live Tank Breaker (LTA).This equipment will replace SF6 switchgear around the world, including in China, which is the source of 57 percent of the global SF6 emissions. Each new 550 kV GIS substation using EconiQ eliminates the carbon equivalent of 170 fully booked jumbo jets flying from Paris to New York while retaining the size, performance, and reliability levels oftraditional switchgear.Markus Heimbach, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the High Voltage Products business unit at Hitachi Energy said: "It's hard to overstate the critical role that this little-known gas plays in keeping the lights on – it has been as central to building our modern world as steel and concrete.""This makes SF6 exceptionally challenging to phase out. The industry can only overcome the dual challenges of strict SF6 regulations and rising transmission demands with solutions that eliminate this gas without sacrificing size or performance. Our new EconiQ technology is the first to meet this critical need. Hitachi Energy is the first to have come up with sustainable products for this voltage level, where the largest portion of SF6 is used.”"As the world shifts to a sustainable energy future, so must power systems. With switchgear typically in service for 40years, it's important to act fast, as decisions taken today will determine the success of Net Zero in 2050."As the industry's only SF6-free solution for these voltage ratings, Hitachi Energy's new offerings maintain the samefootprint, dimensions, compatibility, lifespan, safety, reliability, and efficiency as traditional SF6 equipment. This allowsutilities and operators to plan SF6 phaseout roadmaps, enabling them to swap components, retrofit or replace oldswitchgear and install new ones with no new construction requirements, and with only minor technical changes and minor new training needs.Around 1,300 tons of SF6 is used in the UK's network of substations alone, with more than 10,000 tons used in the European Union. This leaves power grid operators to focus on two pressing challenges: delivering the energy transition and addressing climate change. The former demands a rapid expansion of grid infrastructure like switchgear, while the latter necessitates an urgent phaseout of SF6.The European Union has already implemented a strict phaseout and banned SF6 in medium and high-voltage switchgear by 2030 and 2032, respectively. The UK and USA are preparing similar regulations.SF6-free switchgear in actionBoth new EconiQ products have pilot orders confirmed and form part of ambitious climate commitments from utilities, demonstrating the need for SF6-free products at this voltage.TenneT, the Dutch-German transmission system operator responsible for over 25,000 km of high-voltage lines and cables, has placed an order for Hitachi Energy's new EconiQ 420 kV LTA. TenneT plans to use the new infrastructureto support its ambition of reducing grid losses, along with the climate impact of its own operations.SSEN Transmission, one of Europe’s fastest growing network businesses with ambitious plans to invest £20 billion inthe north of Scotland electricity transmission network to support UK and Scottish energy security and clean powertargets, has placed an order for the new generation EconiQ 420 kV LTA. The new order supports the company's strategy to no longer install equipment containing SF6 wherever viable. These are part of the company’s wider decarbonization ambitions, having been the world’s first transmission network accredited by the Science Based Target initiative for its carbon reduction targets, which are consistent with Net Zero pathways.Rob McDonald, Managing Director of SSEN Transmission, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Hitachi Energyand order some of the world's first SF6-free 420 kV AIS circuit breakers, which is a testament to our position as a leader in the adoption of SF6 alternatives. The use of the technology is a key enabler to ensure we meet our ambitious grid expansions plans for 2030 and beyond, as well as our science-based carbon reduction target. The equipment will be used for a substation upgrade project in the north of Scotland which will reinforce the local network and allow for the connection of several onshore wind farms, contributing to UK Net Zero targets."In North America, where the 550 kV voltage is common, two customers have also placed orders for the new EconiQ 550 kV DTB, Hydro One and Wesco.Hydro One Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is Ontario's largest electricity transmission anddistribution provider with approximately 1.5 million valued customers,approximately $32.8 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, and annual revenues in 2023 of approximately $7.8 billion. Hydro One expects this partnership to contribute to its climate change mitigation initiatives to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.Wesco is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and has remained committed to powering progress around the world since the rise of electrification in the early 1900s to the digital revolution of today, delivering ingenuity and expertise to approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. The EconiQ eco-efficient 550 kV dead tank breaker will enable Wesco to fulfill its customers ambitious sustainability goals for 2030 and beyond.Jim Cameron, Wesco’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of its Utility and Broadband Solutions business unit, emphasized Wesco’s dual commitment to sustainability. He stated, “We are dedicated to minimizing the environmental impact of our operations and assisting our customers in achieving their sustainability goals. Thegroundbreaking technology of Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ 550 breaker, which reduces SF6 emissions, aligns perfectly with our corporate sustainability charter. We are proud to be part of the first installation in North America.”About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries, serving customers in utility, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors. With innovative technologies and services including the integration of more than 150 gigawatts of HVDC links into the power system, we help make the energy value chain more efficient, making electricity more accessible to all. Together with stakeholders across sectors and geographies, we enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of around $13 billion USD.www.hitachienergy.com www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://twitter.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of "Digital Systems & Services" – supporting our customers' digital transformation; "Green Energy & Mobility" – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railwaysystems, and "Connective Industries" – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in variousindustries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company's revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Web3 with Tobi & Brent to Host Exclusive Networking Event and AfterParty During Token2049 Singapore ACN Newswire

Web3 with Tobi & Brent to Host Exclusive Networking Event and AfterParty During Token2049 Singapore

August 23, 2024
Summary: Coinciding with F1 week and TOKEN2049 at the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, this edition of the global event series “Web3 with Tobi & Brent” will serve as a hub for the Web3 community, facilitating connections and idea exchanges among industry leaders and developers.The event will feature a headline set by renowned DJ Dillon Francis, with artists Jade Rasif, Nicole Chen, and CeVie joining the lineup to offer unparalleled entertainment alongside networking opportunities at the iconic MARQUEE Nightclub. Co-hosted by prominent Web3 entities such as 280 Capital, Biptap, Cytonic, BitcoinOS and TBV, and supported by key partners like Limewire, Altcoin Daily, ZkPass, Ripple, 10X Capital, yourPRstrategist (YPRS), XDC Plug and Play, FOMO Ventures, ShibaDino, KINO, LBank, and Bitrue, the event will attract significant industry figures and offer unique insights into the Web3 ecosystem.SINGAPORE, Aug 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - "Web3 with Tobi & Brent," a premier event series in the Web3 community, is set to host a renowned networking event and afterparty on September 17, 2024, at MARQUEE, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Coinciding with the TOKEN2049 conference, the event is strategically delivering high-value networking with the signature “Web3 with Tobi & Brent” party experience. Entrepreneurs, investors, developers and industry KOLs are set to come together for a night to be remembered.The event begins at 9PM with a networking session, followed by an afterparty at the MARQUEE Nightclub from 10:00 PM until late. Following a lineup of incredible artists including CeVie, Jade Rasif and Nicole Chen, guests can look forward to a headlining performance by the internationally acclaimed DJ, Dillon Francis. Known not only for his electrifying beats but also for his comedic humor, Dillon has secured his place as a crowd favorite having performed at some of the world’s biggest music festivals, including Coachella, Tomorrowland, and EDC. The combination of top-tier attendees, entertainment, and service promise an exceptional experience that will make it an unforgettable night.The event is co-hosted by 280 Capital, a leading Web3 venture arm with $2 billion in assets under management; Biptap, the first decentralized, non-custody multichain crypto debit card and payment offramp solution; Cytonic, the world‘s first Multi-Virtual-Machine Blockchain, combining Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana in a single chain; BitcoinOS, the Bitcoin Superchain with interoperable rollups with near trustless rails for BTC & Bitcoin-native assets; and TBV, an early-stage Web3 venture capital fund investing in top-tier projects globally. Supporting partners include ZkPass, LimeWire, 10X Capital, Bitrue, KINO, Ripple,, LBank, ShibaDino, FOMO Ventures, Altcoin Daily, XDC powered by Plug and Play, BoomFi, Hivello, Freename, Aquanow, FunFair Ventures, Petastic, Morningstar Ventures, KXVC and Founders Launchpad.“Web3 with Tobi & Brent” is also supported by prominent players in Web3 PR and media such as yourPRstrategist (YPRS), Cointelegraph, Cryptopolitan, CoinsCapture, Coinstelegram, Luna PR, MediaX Agency, and European Kid as well as community partners like Association Blockchain Asia, Cryptocurrency PH, Unity Labs, Arts DAO, and Crypto World Community and CryptoMondays Lisbon, which further amplify its reach. With its extensive network and high-profile partnerships, the event stands out as a key highlight of TOKEN2049, attracting industry insiders and enthusiasts alike.Due to the high demand and limited capacity guests are advised to arrive early, with doors opening at 9:00PM, to ensure entry.For more information and to register, visit: https://lu.ma/web3tobiandbrenttoken2049SG For the latest updates, join the Telegram group: https://t.me/+5KzXYg2cridmOGRlAbout Web3 with Tobi & BrentWeb3 with Tobi & Brent is a premier event series in the Web3 community, bringing together key industry figures for networking and collaboration. With a focus on fostering connections and sharing insights, these events serve as a hub for innovation and growth in the blockchain space.Company URL: https://linktr.ee/tobiandbrentContact: skye@tbv.xyzPR Contact: pr@yourPRstrategist.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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2nd ASEAN Battery Technology Conference Announces New Collaborations and Expansion to Strengthen Southeast Asia Battery Ecosystem ACN Newswire

2nd ASEAN Battery Technology Conference Announces New Collaborations and Expansion to Strengthen Southeast Asia Battery Ecosystem

August 23, 2024
SINGAPORE, Aug 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 2nd ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC) returned and strengthened the commitment to develop a close knitted battery development ecosystem among the Southeast Asian countries. Hosted in Singapore this year by the Singapore Battery Consortium at Singapore at the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa between 21st and 23rd August 2024.The conference is also jointly organised by the alliance of leading battery associations in the region - the Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association, the National Battery Research Institute, the National Center for Sustainable Transportation Technology, NanoMalaysia, and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines.Dr. Pimpa Limthongkul, Co-Chairman of ABTC and President of the Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association, said, "This year we are excited to see the expansion of what we have achieved since we last gathered together last year in Bali. Our alliance has grown from three to now six battery associations in Southeast Asia and we will continue to grow in strength. Witnessing the collaborations between the battery associations, private sector and academia is a celebration of how we are moving forward together to drive innovation for a more connected and eco-friendly future in the region.”On the second day of the conference, over 250 participants and the six leading battery associations in Southeast Asia witnessed the signing of three new Memorandums of Understanding or MoUs that will further the development of batteries in the region. From L to R: Prof. Nonglak Meethong (Professor, Khon Kaen University), Mr. Larry Poon (Business Development Manager, INV CORPORATION PTE. LTD.), Dr. Rezal Khairi Bin Ahmad (CEO, NanoMalaysia Berhad), Mr. Bryan Oh (CEO, NEU Battery Materials Pte Ltd) Mr. Freddie Kim (Managing Director, SAMSUNG SDI SOUTHEAST ASIA), Dr. Sing Yang Chiam, Technical Director Singapore Battery Consortium.Three Memorandums of UnderstandingGigafactory Malaysia (GMSB) and NEU Battery Materials (NEU) to Collaborate on Lithium Battery Recycling DevelopmentThe collaboration will focus on developing “Gigafactory” level operations and manufacturing of innovative battery technologies incorporating nanomaterials for mobility and stationary applications. This collaboration is the progression of the Memorandum of Understanding (“Memorandum”) signed in Bali, Indonesia at the 2023 ASEAN Battery and Electric Vehicle Technology Conference (ABEVTC) to promote cross-country collaboration within ASEAN on battery technology.Singapore-based, NEU, who are specialists in LFP battery recycling will ensure a steady supply of recycled battery material, like lithium carbonate and other metals are made available to GMSB’s Hydrogen-Electric-Vehicle-Battery (HEBATT) Centre for performance testing. GMSB is a subsidiary of NanoMalaysia.The testing of the recycled material is to ensure their viability and sustainability within the Malaysia battery ecosystem, which would expand to localised development of a lithium battery recycling ecosystem for the ASEAN region. NEU and GMSB will facilitate this supply and development based on spent battery material being used in an end-to-end ecosystem.This will also pave the way for the exploration of a joint-development programme for improved recycling efficiency between these two companies.Gigafactory Malaysia Sdn Bhd (GMSB) and Khon Khean University (KKU) to Collaborate on Manufacturing of Cells Developed by GMSBGMSB’s and KKU’s collaboration will leverage their joint expertise and resources, with KKU acting as the outsourced manufacturer for batteries developed by GMSB. The collaboration will also provide knowledge sharing in battery testing and certification that will lead to productivity advancements at GMSB's Hydrogen-Electric-Vehicle-Battery (HEBATT) Centre in Malaysia.This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is an extension of an agreement signed at the 2023 ASEAN Battery and Electric Vehicle Technology Conference (ABEVTC) in Bali, which involved key organisations from Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.Aligned with the ASEAN Battery Network's mission, this MoU aims to strengthen battery technology development within ASEAN.Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Singapore and INV Corporation to collaborate on Joint Research to Develop Hybrid Battery SeparatorsA Research Collaborative Agreement will be signed between the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering in Singapore and INV to develop the next generation hybrid battery separators, which will address the challenges of safety faced by current rechargeable batteries.This collaboration seeks to play on the strengths and IPs in solid state batteries developed in Singapore. INV is headquartered in Singapore and is the largest battery separator film manufacturer in the world. Its production plants are in Sweden and Malaysia.Samsung SDI Southeast Asia ExpansionSamsung SDI, Korean high performance battery manufacturer began production in Southeast Asia with its first facility in Malaysia in 1992 and built a second plant in Vietnam in 2010. It will also open a second plant in Malaysia in 2025.To better support its customers in the region, it recently opened two sales offices in Vietnam and Singapore, with Singapore as the region sales headquarters for South East Asia.It is also planning to open new sales offices in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines.Samsung SDI’s core battery product in Southeast Asia is the “Prime Battery for Maximum Experience” or PRiMX for short. PRiMX batteries are high on performance, reliability and safety using high nickel (low cobalt) cathode and silicon anode.As the company's vision, expect to make the world greener and sustainable through innovative technology.Hosting of the ABTC is rotated among the co-organisers. In 2025, TESTA will host the ABTC in Thailand.For more information on the programme agenda, please visit our official site: https://reg.eventnook.com/event/ABTC2024/homeThe conference's anchor sponsor is Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS), with the gala dinner sponsored by INV Corporation Pte Ltd.Gold sponsors include Amphenol Communications Solutions, Quantel Pte Ltd, Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, and Gotion Singapore Pte Ltd, while silver sponsors are Concord New Energy Group Limited, Kewell Technology Co.,Ltd., Metrohm Singapore Pte Ltd, TME Systems Pte Ltd.Additional sponsors include Samsung SDI Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd, Siemens Industry Software Pte Ltd, UL Standards & Engagement, and NEWARE Technology Limited. Publicity partners are the EV Association of Singapore, EV Association of Malaysia, and Turn Off Turn On Ventures.Media ContactPRecious Communicationsabtc@preciouscomms.comAbout ASEAN Battery Technology ConferenceASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC) stands out as the premier battery conference in ASEAN, attracting an audience of over 250 participants. We look forward to engaging with a diverse range of participants, including cell manufacturers, pack integrators, and recycling companies. The mission of ABTC is to bring together regional battery expertise, creating unique opportunities within the global battery value chain.The primary objective of ABTC is to foster collaboration among stakeholders in the battery industry. We aim to facilitate insightful discussions covering various topics, such as advanced battery materials, prototyping, cell-to-pack technologies, and recycling strategies.In addition to these focal points, the conference will explore related aspects such as standards, interoperability, and the ongoing evolution of battery safety technology.Organisers of ABTCAbout Singapore Battery ConsortiumSingapore Battery Consortium (SBC) aims to foster strategic R&D partnerships amongst public research performers and industry players in developing and advancing battery technologies. SBC aims to develop and catalyze the local ecosystem in battery-related technologies through this platform. It is hosted at A*STAR and supported by the National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF). Over the past decade, commercial interest in battery development has been on the rise, keeping pace with demand for better battery performance and different performance characteristics for increasingly complex mobility and portable devices. To meet this demand, the Singapore Battery Consortium will bring research outcomes from our laboratories into the market by enabling researchers to understand business requirements, while giving companies access to the latest battery research and technologies to augment their product development efforts.About Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association (TESTA)TESTA or THAILAND ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION aims to help connect stakeholders, educate the public, promote understanding, and nurture technological advancements in energy storage technologies in Thailand. TESTA was officially registered on January 25, 2021, by 5 founding institutes including the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khon Kaen University (KKU), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUT-NB), and Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT). Over 60 members of the association include energy storage technology enthusiasts from various sectors ranging from academic, research institutes, public sectors, policymakers, and private industries.About National Center for Sustainable Transportation Technology (NCSTT)The National Center for Sustainable Transportation Technology (NCSTT), or Pusat Pengembangan Teknologi Transportasi Berkelanjutan, is from Indonesia and is a unique multidisciplinary research center focused on conducting, supporting and encouraging applied engineering and technology for transportation systems in Indonesia. NCSTT has been recognized globally as the research center which aims to foster the national transportation industry in developing national economics and welfare. NCSTT has built network linkages and research collaborations with national transportation stakeholders such as automotive, railway and aircraft industries, as well as research institutions and universities.About National Battery Research Institute (NBRI)The National Battery Research Institute (NBRI) was legally established on 17th December 2020 as The Center of Excellence Innovation of Battery and Renewable Energy Foundation, with Prof.Dr. Evvy Kartini as a Founder and Prof Alan J. Drew as Co-Founder. NBRI is Indonesia’s independent institute for electrochemical energy storage science and technology, supporting research, training, and education. NBRI aims to contribute to the overall research capacity and training environment in Indonesia in Battery Research. NBRI is a platform that brings together scientists, academicians, industry partners, the government and all stakeholders that focus on battery technology. The main goal of NBRI is to encourage and support a battery manufacturing industry using local resources, which will enable Indonesia to be independent in energy. The NBRI was supported by the UK Government’s Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF), part of the Queen Mary University of London QR allocation.About Electric Vehicle Association of Philippines (eVAP)eVAP envisions a nation wherein the use of electric vehicles is highly promoted, encouraged and supported by its government and society to develop a transportation landscape that is one with the environment ecologically and economically. eVAP’s mission is to educate the public on environmental awareness, and the economic and ecological benefits of electric vehicles through the conduct of and/or participation in promotional activities.eVAP aims to accelerate society’s conversion from using gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles and works with the government in the creation and implementation of legislation that will support and encourage the use of electric vehicles.About NanoMalaysiaNanoMalaysia Berhad was incorporated in 2011 as a company limited by guarantee (CLBG) under the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to act as a business entity entrusted with nanotechnology commercialization activities. Some of its roles include commercialization of nanotechnology research and development, industrialization of nanotechnology, facilitation of investments in nanotechnology and human capital development in nanotechnology. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Avantor Triumphs with Three Awards at Korea Biopharma Excellence Awards 2024 ACN Newswire

Avantor Triumphs with Three Awards at Korea Biopharma Excellence Awards 2024

August 23, 2024
Seoul, Korea, Aug 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Avantor, Inc., a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences advanced technologies industries, has secured three prestigious awards at the esteemed Korea Biopharma Excellence Awards (KBEA) 2024. The KBEA event, held in conjunction with the 13th Annual Biologics Manufacturing Korea & 6th Vaccine World East Asia 2024 on 13-14, August 2024, underscores Avantor’s exceptional achievements in downstream processing and single-use systems, as well as its leadership as a biopharma supplier in Korea.Left: Andrew Wong, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager of Shanghai Wotai Biotechnology, ChinaRight: James Hwang, Head - Biopharma Applications, AMEA, AvantorAvantor received the following awards:Best Bioprocessing Supplier Award: Downstream ProcessingBest Bioprocessing Supplier Award: Single Use SystemsOverall Biopharma Supplier of the YearThese accolades highlight Avantor's commitment to excellence and innovation in bioprocessing. The "Best Bioprocessing Supplier Award: Downstream Processing" acknowledges Avantor's products and solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of downstream processing in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Supporting this success is Avantor's Korea Innovation Customer Support Center (ICSC), which serves as a hub of scientific collaboration and innovation. The ICSC team collaborates closely with customers, offering services that help improve yields, reduce production costs, and ensure efficient production.The "Best Bioprocessing Supplier Award: Single Use Systems" recognizes Avantor's pioneering single-use solutions for strengthening production capabilities, streamlining operations, and improve scalability for biopharmaceutical companies. Notably, this marks the fourth consecutive year that Avantor has received the "Best Bioprocessing Supplier Award: Single Use Systems," following wins in 2022, 2021, and 2020.The "Overall Biopharma Supplier of the Year" award is a testament to Avantor's comprehensive impact on the biopharma industry, reflecting the company's dedication to providing high-quality products and services that drive advancements in biopharmaceutical research and production.Jin Young Lee, Head, Biopharma, APAC, Avantor, expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating, "We are incredibly honoured to receive these prestigious awards at the Korea Biopharma Excellence Awards 2024. These accolades underscore our relentless commitment to innovation and excellence in bioprocessing and reinforces our standing as a premier supplier in the biopharma industry. They are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in Korea, who strive to deliver solutions that enable our customers to deliver life-changing therapies to the patients who need them."James Hwang, Head of Biopharma Applications, AMEA, Avantor commented on the awards and said, “Receiving these awards is a testament to our relentless dedication to advancing bioprocessing capabilities. Our commitment to innovation is embodied in the work we do at the Korea Innovation Customer Support Center (ICSC). Our dedicated team of scientists and application experts at the ICSC help customers with process optimisation, troubleshooting, new product proof of concepts, and hands-on trainings to meet their evolving needs. These awards not only recognize our achievements but also highlight the importance of collaboration and customer-centricity in advancing the biopharma industry.”Avantor's recognition at the Korea Biopharma Excellence Awards 2024 follows its recent success at the Asia-Pacific Biopharma Excellence Awards 2024, where the company won five awards, further solidifying its leadership position in the biopharmaceutical industry.About AvantorAvantor® is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries. For more information, visitavantorsciences.com and find us on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.Regional Media Contact::Swati ChhabraManager - Corporate Communications, AMEAAvantor91-9958-404-334swati.chhabra@avantorsciences.comGlobal Media Contact:Eric Van ZantenHead - External CommunicationsAvantor1-610-529-6219eric.vanzanten@avantorsciences.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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MVL Launches TADA mini Beta: Ride-Hailing Available via Telegram SeaPRwire

MVL Launches TADA mini Beta: Ride-Hailing Available via Telegram

August 23, 2024
Seoul, Korea – August 23, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – MVL, led by CEO Kay Woo, has announced the beta launch of TADA mini, an innovative ride-hailing service that leverages Telegram bots. While the official launch is scheduled for early September, MVL is hosting a special airdrop event to celebrate this launch. TADA mini is the first real-world utility service for the Web3 world, allowing users to book rides directly through Telegram without the need for additional apps or complicated authentication processes. In addition to ride-hailing, the TADA mini app offers a wide array of features, including multiple vehicle options, live driver tracking, and trip-sharing capabilities. By linking TADA’s network of nearly 300,000 drivers with Telegram’s 900 million users, TADA mini enables seamless real-time communication. Users of the TON blockchain can even request rides through their Tonkeeper wallets, with refunds processed directly to their blockchain wallet in case of cancellations or issues. Currently, TADA mini is in the final stages of testing and will be officially launched to all users in Singapore in early September. The service will also play a key role in providing on-site transportation for Token 2049, the world’s leading cryptocurrency event, taking place in the third week of September. In celebration of TADA mini’s launch, MVL is hosting a referral event for Web3 users, offering 50 million MVL tokens as rewards. Participants can earn mission points by engaging with chatbots, following social media channels, and inviting friends. These points will later be airdropped as MVL tokens after the event concludes. TADA Mini offers real-time ride-hailing and mission features, all easily accessible through this link: https://t.me/TADA_Ride_Bot . MVL’s representative stated, “TADA mini is set to become a significant player in the industry by enhancing the usability of ride-sharing services through integration with Web3 projects. Following the initial launch in Singapore, we plan to expand the service to Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.” About MVL MVL is committed to driving innovation in the mobility sector through blockchain technology. The company operates real-world mobility services across Asia, including TADA, the second-largest ride-sharing platform in Southeast Asia, and ONiON Mobility, a brand focused on electric vehicles and infrastructure. Building on these services, MVL is developing projects like MVL-Fi, which focuses on sharing mobility value, and DePIN, which is centered on data sharing. Social Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mvlchain X: https://twitter.com/mvlchain YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWIwx5KcQIaf7Ti6piFhnKw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mvlchain/ Media Contact Brand: MVL Contact: Rose Purevdorj E-mail: mvlsupport@mvlchain.io Website: https://mvlchain.io SOURCE: MVL The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Sectors: Top Story, Corporate News SeaPRwire provides real time press release distribution for companies and organizations to 6,500+ media outlets & 3.5 million professional desktops in 90 regions. It distributes press releases in different languages, including: IndonesiaFolk, IndoNewswire, SEATribune, IDNewsZone, LiveBerita, DailyBerita, TaiwanPR, SinchewBusiness, AsiaEase, BuzzHongKong, SingapuraNow, TIHongKong, TaipeiCool, TWZip, AsiaFeatured, dePresseNow, THNewson, KULPR, VNFeatured, MENAEntry, HunaTimes, DubaiLite, ArabicDir, BeritaDaring, TekanAsia, JamKopi ...
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Hitachi High-Tech Launches New Tabletop Microscopes with Enhanced Usability: TM4000PlusIII and TM4000III JCN Newswire

Hitachi High-Tech Launches New Tabletop Microscopes with Enhanced Usability: TM4000PlusIII and TM4000III

August 23, 2024
TOKYO, Aug 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation announced today the global launch of TM4000PlusIII and TM4000III Tabletop Microscopes equipped with support features for automation and stable operation.The TM Series shrinks the electron microscope to a size capable of being mounted on a tabletop. Thanks to theircompact size and ease of installation, desktop microscopes are widely used not only for R&D, but also in quality controlat manufacturing sites, science education at schools, and other purposes. In manufacturing environments in particular, there is a need to increase the efficiency of observation tasks and streamline operations so that even users with limited expertise can easily observe a large number of samples.The TM4000PlusIII is equipped with automation support features that enable users to create recipes for numerous conditions. Recipes can control functions such as stage position adjustment and magnification, which previouslyneeded to be manually configured every time for each sample. In addition, they come equipped with maintenance features designed to facilitate consistent observation. One such function is a monitoring system that checks the condition of the tungsten filament* and graphically reports its condition. Since tungsten filaments require regular replacement, this function allows users to track the filament lifetime and plan ahead with maintenance tasks to allow for smooth and consistent operation of the tool.*Tungsten filaments: A single part used in the electron gun of an electron microscope. They are typically made by bending a thin wire made of tungsten (element symbol: W), which is a highly heat-resistant metal, into a hairpin-like shape and connecting it to an electrode. The tungsten filament emits an electron beam when heated.Product Development BackgroundBecause the TM Series makes it possible to conduct high-precision observation and analysis, even when installationspace is limited, it has come to be a critical tool during the development and quality control of new materials. Recently, the TM Series has contributed to conserving the environment and maintaining people’s health by being used to develop environmentally friendly materials and their manufacturing processes, as well as analyze harmful substances in the atmosphere. In manufacturing environments, the trend of decreasing feature size and stricter quality control has led to an increase in the number of SEM users. However, not all new users have specialized knowledge and operatingskills. Amidst this trend, we developed the TM4000PlusIII and TM4000III to have this sought-after optimization and simplification of observation tasks for the purposes of enabling the acquisition of high-precision data without any variability, regardless of who is operating the microscope or their level of expertise.Key Features1. Making Tasks More EfficientThe automation support feature with the TM4000PlusIII allows for observation procedures, such as stage movement, magnification changes, and imaging, to be saved as recipes. They can then be executed to run automatically with a single click. This makes operations more efficient and standardizes techniques among users. This is beneficial for those looking to automate routine tasks and for users who are concerned about having to manually configure observation conditions.The TM4000PlusIII also features a setting for high-current mode which enables faster operations due to the increasedobservation signal. For example, in particle analysis a large number of measurement points are required which can bevery time consuming to collect. The high-current function shortens measurement time for each location while reducing the overall time involved in such tasks.2. Plan Ahead with the Filament Monitoring FunctionThe microscopes come equipped with new support features to ensure they can be used with peace of mind at all times. One example is the filament indicator feature, which allows users to track the filament life on screen, preventinginstances of observations being interrupted due to filament replacements occurring mid-observation.3. Ideal for Educational PurposesThe TM Series is equipped with low-vacuum and high-sensitivity backscattered electron detectors, which eliminate the need for complicated pretreatment processes. This makes it possible to conduct observations on a variety of sampleswith ease, enabling the TM Series to be utilized in educational settings.Additionally, as digital skill development becomes a critical subject in educational settings, the TM4000PlusIII allowusers to experience and learn important programming concepts such as “sequential execution,” “repetition,” and “conditional branching” via the automation support features.The TM4000PlusIII and TM4000III will be exhibited at JASIS 2024 at the Makuhari Messe International ExhibitionHalls in Chiba, Japan, from September 4 through September 6, 2024.Hitachi High-Tech aims to ship a target total of 6,000 TM Series units across the global market as quickly as possible to contribute to manufacturing worldwide. Hitachi High-Tech will continue to refine our core analysis technologies, and provide measurement and inspection solutions that support R&D and quality control operations in a wide range of fields, in order to help improve people's QoL (Quality of Life) and to resolve social issues related to the environment, resilience, and security and safety.About Hitachi High-TechHitachi High-Tech, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is engaged in activities in a broad range of fields, includingmanufacture and sales of clinical analyzers, biotechnology products, radiation therapy systems, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, analytical instruments, and analysis equipment. Also, we provide high value-added solutions in industrial fields such as mobility, connected, environment and energy, etc. Through business based on our core Observation, Measurement and Analysis technologies, we will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by solving social issues.The company's consolidated revenues for FY2023 were approx. JPY 670.4 billion. For further information, visit www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/Business Contact:Takeshi KamimuraGlobal Sales Planning Dept.Beam Technology & Analytical Systems Business Div., Core Technology & Solutions Business GroupHitachi High-Tech CorporationEmail: takeshi.kamimura.jj@hitachi-hightech.com Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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乘客在澳大利亚机场打开飞机紧急出口并在机翼上行走后被捕 Latest News

乘客在澳大利亚机场打开飞机紧急出口并在机翼上行走后被捕

August 22, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - 官员表示，周四，一名乘客在澳大利亚一机场被捕，他从一架静止的飞机上通过紧急出口离开，沿着机翼行走，然后爬下一台喷气发动机到达停机坪。 当地时间上午 10 点左右，捷星航空 JQ507 航班从悉尼抵达墨尔本机场。这时，一名乘客通过紧急出口离开，不过捷星航空的一位发言人表示，当时飞机停在登机口。 “我们可以确认，一名乘客在抵达墨尔本后打开了紧急出口门，这使得滑梯自动展开，”发言人在发给《时代》杂志的一份电子邮件声明中说。“我们感谢乘客的耐心和理解，我们的团队在澳联邦警察 (AFP) 的协助下处理了这一事件。” 这名男子被机场工作人员拘留，随后被澳联邦警察逮捕，澳联邦警察随后证实，这名男子被送往医院，目前仍在医院。 “澳联邦警察人员逮捕了一名男子，原因是他在从悉尼抵达的一条国内航线上涉嫌有攻击性行为并违反了航空安全规定，”澳联邦警察发言人在提供给《时代》杂志的一份声明中说。 在其余乘客下飞机后，一些乘客向新闻机构讲述了此事。奥黛丽·瓦格西 (Audrey Varghese) 乘坐了这趟航班，她表示，这名男子表现出奇怪的行为。 “他向前冲了几排，到达紧急出口，推开人们，把他们撞开，这时人们开始尖叫，然后他猛地打开了紧急出口门，”瓦格西声称。 这不是最近历史上乘客打开飞机紧急出口门的第一次——也不是他们第一次因此被捕。1 月，一名乘客打开紧急出口并走上飞机的机翼——这似乎是为了应对他们在停机坪上滞留数小时，据报道没有空调或水的状况。其他乘客甚至还写了一份联合声明，支持这名采取非常规方式离开的男子。 2020 年，一名乘客在乌克兰国际航空公司的飞机上打开紧急出口，走上机翼。 虽然目前尚不清楚墨尔本机场这名男子为何要走上机翼，但澳联邦警察表示，他们正在继续调查此事，预计将在未来某个日期提起诉讼。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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