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Escape the hustle and bustle of city-life to enjoy nature at its best amidst the Hari Raya décor and festivitiesPhoto 1: A vibrant nature-inspired Raya backdrop at Spritzer EcoPark welcomes Malaysians to slow down, reconnect and make meaningful festive memories.TAIPING, Malaysia, Mar 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - This Hari Raya Aidilfitri, amidst the hustle, bustle and heat of life-in-the-city, Spritzer EcoPark invites all Malaysians to slow-down, cool-down and refresh and recharge in the lush, natural surroundings of Malaysia’s rainiest town. Once again, celebration of the Raya season has been brought to life among nature. Nestled within Taiping’s verdant greenery, the EcoPark is once again transformed into a vibrant Raya destination that instantly evokes the joy of balik kampung in a space where tradition meets the tranquillity of the outdoors.In anticipation of the joyous month of Syawal approaches, visitors can immerse themselves in the timeless charm of traditional Malaysian Raya décor beginning 10 March 2026, such as ketupat, glowing pelita oil lamps, crescent moon motifs, decorative arches, and vibrant wau installations. These hallmark festive elements beautifully transform the Spritzer EcoPark, embodying the spirit of togetherness and reunion that make Hari Raya a meaningful time for all.Set against the EcoPark’s natural surroundings, the festive displays offer visitors a refreshing alternative to celebrate the spirit of Raya beyond the bustling city, inviting visitors to enjoy leisurely walks, picturesque moments, and quality time with family and friends. Admission to Spritzer EcoPark remains free for all visitors. Photo 2 and 3: Familiar Raya motifs like the ketupat, glowing pelita lamps, and colourful waus brighten the paths of Spritzer EcoPark, evoking the joy of balik kampung at every corner.“Raya is a time when many people travel back to their hometowns or visit family and friends to celebrate with meaningful moments together. With the increasing urbanisation or distance, not everyone has the option to balik kampung all the time. With the Spritzer EcoPark, we hope to provide an alternative destination by re-creating that feeling of belonging and connection in a space where visitors can slow down, reconnect with loved ones, and enjoy the holiday period in a refreshing natural setting,” said Winnie Chin, Head of Public Relations at Spritzer.From 19 March to 29 March 2026, visitors can also look forward to a range of special activities taking place as Spritzer EcoPark into a hub of light-hearted fun for all ages. They roll up their sleeves at Raya-themed DIY and crafting workshops, where families experience the shared joy of making something by hand and creating festive keepsakes.Nearby, the Paddle Cart rides wind through scenic routes, turning the park’s natural beauty into a mini adventure for families to explore the park grounds. The EcoPark’s popular 18-hole Mini Golf Course, which welcomes visitors all year-round, also provides guests the added highlight of playing the game with a limited-edition LED Golf Ball as a glowing keepsake to light up the Raya season.Before heading home to prepare for their Raya open houses, visitors can stop by the Water Shop to stock up on Spritzer products to ensure guests stay refreshed and hydrated throughout the celebrations. The Souvenir Shop also offers exclusive merchandise and keepsakes that make perfect gifts or mementos of a memorable visit to the park.Beneath the glowing lights and beautiful decorations, Spritzer EcoPark continues its commitment to creating meaningful, nature-inspired experiences that bring communities together while encouraging creativity, sustainability, and appreciation for the environment.Spritzer EcoPark warmly wishes everyone Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin. May this Syawal bring continued blessings and a year illuminated with peace and gratitude for all. Come and celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri at Spritzer EcoPark, bring your loved ones, your camera and your festive spirit for a joyful celebration with us!Follow Spritzer EcoPark on social media for the latest updates:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SpritzerEcoparkInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/spritzerecoparkThreads – https://www.threads.com/@spritzerecoparkTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@spritzer.ecoparkFor more high-resolution photos, please download them here. About SpritzerEstablished in 1989, Spritzer is a leading Malaysian bottled water brand, sourcing natural mineral water from a protected 430-acre rainforest in Taiping. Naturally filtered through underground rock layers for over 15 years, our water is enriched with essential minerals like Silica, known to support skin, bones, hair, and nails.Combining smart manufacturing with sustainable practices, Spritzer ensures every bottle meets the highest quality and safety standards. Our packaging is 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials, reflecting our commitment to environmental stewardship and a circular economy.Tested annually by SIRIM to be free from microplastics, Spritzer offers consumers trusted, natural hydration. Our diverse product range includes Natural Mineral Water, Original and Flavoured Sparkling Water, Distilled Water, and Fruit-Flavoured Beverages—crafted to suit every lifestyle and occasion.With a clear vision to become a fully circular brand by 2030, Spritzer leads the industry in innovation, quality, and sustainability.Spritzer — where nature, innovation, and sustainability come together in every bottle.For more information, visit www.spritzer.com.myFor media inquiries please contact:Imelia KyraAssociate Consultant, Narro CommunicationsE: imelia@narrocomms.comWinnie ChinHead of Public Relations, Spritzer BhdE: winniecgl@spritzer.com.my Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Shanghai, Mar 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – In early March 2026, Huatai Securities held its 2026 Spring Investment Summit in Shanghai. Convened under the banner of seizing opportunity, embracing innovation and planning for the long term, the summit brought together investors, corporates and policy experts to examine market dynamics amid a period of profound structural change and to identify forward-looking investment opportunities.The two-day event featured a flagship plenary session alongside 11 sector-focused forums, addressing a broad range of market-defining topics, including the outlook for US politics, defense technology, policy interpretation following China’s “Two Sessions”, and the macroeconomic and market outlook for 2026.In her opening remarks, Dr. LIANG Hong, Chair of the Institutional Business Committee at Huatai Securities, observed that China is at a critical revival moment and delivering a strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan will be the policy priority in 2026. A convergence of structural forces is reshaping upstream pricing dynamics and industry fundamentals: with PPI turning positive; building a unified national market; deepening supply-side rationalization reforms; the approaching 2030 carbon-peak milestone; elevated resource-security priorities; and a new direction for AI-capex. She noted that the upward re-rating of Chinese assets began in 2025 will broaden and deepen this year, with continued conviction in investment themes spanning technology, power, chemicals and rare metals amid the interplay of geopolitical realignment and the AI supercycle.Huatai Research’s macro team led in-depth discussions on the current economic backdrop, asset-allocation themes and market strategy.Focusing on key macro variables, Eva YI, Chief Economist at Huatai Securities, elaborated on what she described as a “more commodity-intensive global capex cycle” — one driven by the infrastructure build-out of AI-related capital expenditure, a renewed upcycle in global defense spending, a trough in China’s real estate construction costs, and a recovery in the global manufacturing cycle. A sustained rebound in PPI, in her view, will serve as the leading indicator of this round of asset re-rating in China.Against this backdrop, Huatai’s economics research team has recently revised up its forecasts for China’s PPI and the RMB exchange rate. Eva noted that pro-cyclical appreciation of the RMB reflects improving returns on investment and declining risk premia, potentially enabling USD-denominated earnings growth of Chinese corporates to outpace that of major developed markets for the first time since 2021 — which could structurally change global asset allocation landscape.On the core asset-allocation themes for the year, ZHANG Jiqiang, Head of Huatai Research and Chief Analyst for Fixed Income, highlighted the search for “pricing power” as a defining market narrative. The evolution of the geopolitical order and the AI revolution remain key perspectives in identifying structural opportunities. While global liquidity conditions may soften this year, RMB appreciation and the safe characteristics of Chinese markets are expected to attract capital inflows, with maturing domestic deposits providing additional liquidity support. While near-term uncertainty surrounding Iran remains a key risk, investors are shifting from pure risk-off trading sentiment to pricing in stagflation concerns, as the duration of the conflict remains the critical factor to consider.Across asset classes, ZHANG expects equities and commodities to outperform bonds. Structurally, upstream resource sectors are favored over downstream consumption, hardware over software, and export-oriented industries are likely to retain competitive momentum.Turning to China’s A-share market, HE Kang, Chief Strategist and Co-Chief for Quantitative Research at Huatai Research, pointed to two pivotal shifts — changes in the AI narrative and expectations for a return to positive PPI — that may validate the annual style call of “rebalancing between the old and new economies”. From late March into April, as macro data and corporate earnings are released, markets are likely to refocus on fundamentals. High-growth segments could cluster in cyclical sectors, manufacturing and TMT, within a backdrop of a structurally differentiated, modest recovery. Overseas expansion will remain a critical variable for earnings improvement. Should first-quarter macro data surprise to the upside, large-cap value stocks that are more sensitive to fundamental recovery could see scope for style rotation.He also highlighted that quantitative models suggest equities and commodities tend to benefit in an environment of ample liquidity and moderately rising inflation. In particular, commodities may see the resonance of short- and medium-term cycles in the second half of the year, offering stronger potential gains — a view consistent with Huatai economics research team’s broader thesis of a global commodity-intensive supercycle.On Hong Kong equities, LI Yujie, Strategist at Huatai Research, argued that the market’s primary driver in 2026 has shifted from valuation and liquidity to earnings. Expectations for profit recovery center on three themes: sectors linked to a marginal stabilization in property, such as building materials; pricing opportunities arising from tight supply-demand balances, including lithium mining, livestock and dairy, and transportation; and technological bottlenecks, with a focus on domestically developed semiconductors in the Hong Kong market.LI underscored that technology remains a clear overarching theme, with debate focused on which segments will ultimately capture value in this wave of innovation. For China’s AI ecosystem, she advised against concentrating exposure solely on upstream chips or downstream applications, advocating instead a bottom-up approach to identifying high-quality companies with competitive potential across the value chain.The plenary session also welcomed a distinguished lineup of external voices. GUO Kai, Executive President of CF40 Institute, offered his assessment of the macroeconomic outlook. ZHAO Hai, Director of the Department of International Politics at the National Institute for Global Strategy under CASS, addressed the shifting global order. XIE Suming, Member of the Strategic Advisory Committee and Chief Analyst at Yuanwang Think Tank, shared perspectives on defense technology innovation. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, March 8, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show wrapped up successfully today. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) under the “Two Shows, Two Venues” format, the twin shows together drew some 80,000 buyers from 150 countries and regions, with the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show welcoming over 28,000 buyers from 125 countries and regions and the Jewellery Show attracting over 51,000 buyers from 140 countries and regions.Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “The twin jewellery shows hosted about 4,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions. Buyer attendance from the Philippines, Korea, Australia and Switzerland all recorded significant growth, a testament to the strong international standing of the twin shows. Over 30 industry seminars and events were held during the shows, keeping industry professionals informed of the latest market and industry trends. We were pleased to welcome three pavilions making their debut at the show, namely the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion, the Zhushan Turquoise Pavilion and the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion, each showcasing their jewellery craftsmanship to international buyers.”Industry optimistic about Korea and ASEAN marketsTo gain deeper insights into jewellery industry trends, the HKTDC conducted an on-site survey of 1,509 exhibitors and buyers. Results indicate that both buyers and exhibitors are cautiously optimistic about the economic outlook. Key findings are:Market and industry outlook44.3% of respondents expect overall sales to increase in the next one to two years; 49% expect sales to remain stable.Respondents view the following markets as having good or very good growth potential for jewellery products over the next two years: Korea (73.2%), ASEAN (71.8%), Chinese Mainland (68.5%), Taiwan (65.3%), Australia (64.1%).For those markets with the greatest development potential, most respondents plan to explore: Europe (20.8%), ASEAN (16.8%), Chinese Mainland (15.3%), Japan (15.3%), Taiwan (10.8%).In the next three years, technological advancements in artificial intelligence (66.1%), social media (43.7%), and big data (41.5%) are expected to have the greatest impact on the jewellery industry.Product trendsProducts with the strongest growth potential this year include trendy fashion jewellery (57.3%), precious jewellery (35.1%), and designer jewellery (21.1%).The most popular precious metal products in 2026 are karat yellow gold (40.1%), karat white gold (31.7%) and pure gold (28%).The most popular gemstones this year are diamonds (28.8%), followed by rubies (24.7%) and pearls (19.7%).Riding the gold wave: Chinese Mainland hard pure gold makers go globalThe government’s latest Budget Speech highlighted plans to strengthen Hong Kong’s status as an international gold trading market which is expected to bring new momentum to gold demand in the jewellery market. Adding to the excitement, the World Gold Council led 10 exhibitors from the Chinese Mainland for the first time to launch the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion at this year’s show, which proved to be one of the show's major highlights.Regional CEO Roland Wang said: “The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show has been instrumental in helping Chinese gold manufacturers connect with international buyers and expand their market reach. We have already received a considerable number of orders in just the first three days. Our current focus is on developing markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and India, where interest in hard pure gold products is steadily growing. More affordable, lighter-weight hard pure gold pieces are proving particularly attractive to younger middle-class consumers.”Sharon Weng, Deputy General Manager of YueHao Jewellery, a Shenzhen-based exhibitor at the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion, said: “Expanding our overseas client base is a key business priority for us this year, and the show has provided the ideal platform to pursue that goal. We have also established connections with Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand." Another Chinese Mainland exhibitor specialising in hard pure gold jewellery expressed plans to set up an office in Hong Kong in the near future, to better leverage the city as a springboard for global expansion.Sales surpass expectations as diamonds captivate buyersSales at the shows this year exceeded expectations for many exhibitors. Youngeun Kim, founder of Soyou, a Korean exhibitor, said: "Through the world's largest jewellery trade platform, we have successfully connected with potential buyers from the Chinese Mainland, Africa and the United Kingdom, and expect our sales to grow by 30% compared with last year."Hong Kong exhibitor SimStar Asia Limited, which specialises in high-value, investment-grade diamonds, secured several orders from buyers in Europe and the United States during the show, with total transactions running into the millions of US dollars. The company also projected a 10% increase in annual sales and noted that demand for high-clarity, top-colour white diamonds in the 5 to 10-carat range remains robust, while rare red and blue diamonds are also drawing keen interest from buyers.This year, the Hall of Fame grew by more than 40%. Emre Can, Export Sales Manager of Zen Diamond, a Turkish exhibitor, shared that while the company initially came with the aim of expanding into Asian markets, buyers from the United Kingdom and the United States had already expressed interest on Day One. Existing clients from Europe and South America also travelled to meet face to face, which is a testament to the global appeal of branded jewellery.Designer jewellery on the rise as new generation embraces personalisationThe shows welcomed over 50 designer exhibitors, including 10 Korean designers making their debut at the fair. They were pleased with their results and are already considering expanding their presence at next year's edition. A Korean designer exhibitor also shared that new enquiries from potential buyers had been received, particularly from Europe, and was pleasantly surprised to receive one from Poland. A seminar featuring Paola De Luca, Founder and Creative Director of Trendvision Jewellery + Forecasting, gave attendees an in-depth look at emerging jewellery design trends, exploring how personalisation can respond to the younger consumer market.The shows also hosted three design competitions: the 27th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition, the Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition, and the inaugural International Fei Cui Jewellery Design Competition. Award ceremonies were held on-site, with winning pieces on display across the venue, offering buyers a first look at the latest creative works while fostering closer ties between designers and jewellery manufacturers.Global exhibitors tap into new opportunitiesThe twin shows brought together exhibitors from around the world, with Uzbekistan making its debut appearance. Fonon Jewelry House, an Uzbek exhibitor, showcased gold pieces with distinctive Central Asian cultural influences, drawing strong interest from international buyers. Alisher Romanov, the Head of Foreign Economic Affairs of this exhibitor, said: "We are looking to use Hong Kong as a springboard for expansion into other Asian markets. We have already connected with potential buyers from the Chinese Mainland, Malaysia and the Philippines, and expect sales to reach approximately USD 50 million." Another Uzbek exhibitor also shared that it had received a jewellery order worth as much as USD 35 million from a Hong Kong buyer. The Uzbekistan delegation also seized the occasion to formally sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Jewellery Manufacturers' Association, with the aim of further promoting Uzbekistan's jewellery to global markets through Hong Kong's platform and strengthening bilateral trade ties.Buyers seek diverse offeringsTurkish buyer, Kasapoglu Jewellery came to the show with the specific goal of sourcing new loose diamond suppliers, setting aside a procurement budget of over USD 900,000. US-based diamond wholesaler David Abraham & Co found the show to be a true one-stop destination, discovering services ranging from certification to repolishing, as well as sourcing gemological equipment and tools. The company met with 35 exhibitors from Hong Kong, India, Israel, the Middle East, Europe and the United States in a single day. China National Gold Group Gold Jewellery Co., Ltd. from Beijing made the most of both shows, sourcing turquoise samples at the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show and explored fine jewellery offerings at the Jewellery Show. The company noted that demand for both high-end gemstones and mass-market jewellery is growing in tandem, with younger consumers increasingly drawn to delicate and refined designs. Its total procurement budget across both shows is USD 200,000.Golden Silver Z.L S.A., a major 925 sterling silver jewellery supplier in Latin America and a loyal visitor to the shows for over 20 years, returned again this year and confirmed silver jewellery orders with three exhibitors, with combined transactions exceeding USD 1.9 million.Online-offline integration expands horizonsDue to the impact of geopolitical situation, some buyers from certain regions were unable to attend in person. The HKTDC responded promptly with a range of support measures. These included on-site support for exhibitors with promotional material placement, as well as helping affected buyers rearrange flights and accommodation to defer their arrivals by one to two days.Meanwhile, the shows continue to adopt the EXHIBITION+ online and offline hybrid format, enabling enterprises to extend their physical exhibition negotiations to online matching platforms. Exhibitors and buyers can engage in AI-powered business matching through the HKTDC Marketplace App's "Click2Match" and hktdc.com Sourcing, while buyers can also use Scan2Match to scan exhibitors’ QR codes and continue discussions with exhibitors online after the show.For buyers from affected regions who were unable to travel to Hong Kong for sourcing, the show facilitated over 100 online business matching sessions, helping the industry sustain momentum and seize opportunities during a challenging period.The HKTDC continues to help exhibitors tap into the Chinese Mainland market through e-commerce channels. This year, two major platforms, Taobao Tmall and, for the first time, Douyin partnered with the shows, involving 10 exhibitors and more than 30 influencers and KOLs. The campaign generated over 35 million online impressions and achieved sales exceeding USD 20 million. The shows also invited Korean influencer to attend, who successfully sourced from a number of exhibitors, with combined purchases totalling close to USD 700,000.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4aXXZ24Organised by the HKTDC, the 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show have concluded successfullyThe world’s one-stop jewellery marketplace is highly regarded by industry professionals worldwide, with buyers demonstrating strong purchasing intentThe Uzbekistan delegation made its debut at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show this year. It also signed an MOU with the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Jewellery Manufacturers' Association to further promote Uzbekistan's jewellery to global markets through Hong Kong's platformDouyin participated in the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show for the first time, enabling exhibitors to tap into the Chinese Mainland marketThe twin jewellery shows covered the entire industry supply chain, from raw materials and design to finished pieces, setting, packaging and gemological instruments — all under one roof.The jewellery parades highlighted the latest creative designs, fostering connections across the industryThe 27th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition, themed "Pure Elegance – Natural Beauty", showcased the talents of local professional jewellery designers and students, with multiple designers receiving awards for their exceptional entries.At the award ceremony of the International Fei Cui Jewellery Design Competition, themed "A New Legacy of Jade, Design Without Boundaries", outstanding designers who blend jadeite craftsmanship with international culture were honoured.Over 30 industry seminars and networking events were held during the twin jewellery showsWebsites Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl ShowHong Kong International Jewellery ShowExhibition websitehttps://www.hktdc.com/event/hkdgp/enhttps://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/enHighlighted productshttps://tinyurl.com/2vtknn2r HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact HKTDC’s Communication & Public Affairs Department:Winnie KanTel: (852) 2584 4055Email: winnie.wy.kan@hktdc.orgKaty WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgJane 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 over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Chinese Mainland, 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 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SINGAPORE, Mar 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AI Labs, an AI-driven crypto trading technology company backed by Academic Labs, announced the launch of an AI-assisted platform designed to help cryptocurrency traders analyze market data and respond more efficiently to changing market conditions. As automated tools and algorithmic strategies become more common in global digital asset markets, the platform integrates visual analysis, narrative data monitoring, and automated trade execution features intended to support more structured and data-driven trading decisions.The fastest traders in today's crypto markets may not always be humans. As digital asset markets increasingly incorporate automation, many traders now rely on algorithmic systems that can monitor markets continuously and react to signals with minimal delay.A crypto project called AI Labs (ticker: AIX) is building an AI-enabled platform that combines visual reasoning, narrative intelligence, and automated execution to help users interpret market data and respond to signals more efficiently than traditional manual analysis alone."Markets are entering an era where the use of artificial intelligence is becoming more common in trading strategies," said Kingston Kwek, owner of AI Labs. "Our goal is to make analytical tools that are often used by institutional trading teams more accessible to a wider group of crypto traders."At the center of AI Labs' platform is a visual reasoning engine that analyzes charts not simply as static images, but as evolving market structures.Using computer vision and multimodal AI techniques, the system can identify potential liquidity zones, resistance levels, and broader market patterns within short timeframes.Alongside this, AI Labs has developed a narrative intelligence layer that scans information across the crypto ecosystem. This includes movements associated with large crypto wallets, developer updates, and shifts in online sentiment—signals that traders often monitor when assessing possible market trends.Instead of only placing individual buy or sell orders, traders can define broader trading parameters using the AI system. The platform can then execute trades automatically based on predefined conditions, such as capital inflows, volatility changes, or funding-rate shifts.The objective is to help reduce emotional decision-making and allow traders to stay aligned with their strategies while automated systems monitor market activity continuously.AI Labs' platform is currently onboarding new users, with reported monthly trading activity exceeding $1 billion across the platform.Media ContactBrand: AI Labs (Backed by Academic Labs)Contact: Media teamWebsite: https://academic-labs.org Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Mar 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As International Women's Day prompts renewed focus on women's health, OMRON Healthcare has released a new Women's Heart Health Factbook spotlighting an often-overlooked issue: the intersection between menopause, hypertension, and long-term cardiovascular risk.An estimated 32% of women aged 30-79 worldwide are living with hypertension. Yet only 59% are diagnosed, and just 23% achieve effective blood pressure control. That equates to less than a quarter of hypertensive women managing to stabilise their blood pressure.Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women globally, with ischemic heart disease and stroke accounting for the majority of cases. Risk often accelerates during and after menopause, as declining estrogen levels affect vascular health and blood pressure regulation.Women also face additional life-stage factors that may influence cardiovascular outcomes, including pregnancy-related hypertension and hormonal contraceptive use, underscoring the importance of consistent monitoring across the lifespan.Expert perspective"Despite being the leading cause of death for women globally, cardiovascular disease is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated in women due to longstanding biases in research, clinical guidelines and symptom recognition," said Prof. Alta Schutte, Principal Theme Lead of Cardiac, Vascular and Metabolic Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at UNSW Sydney, Australia."Menopause is not only a major life transition - it is also a cardiovascular turning point," added Karel Herberigs, Managing Director, OMRON Healthcare EMEA. "Greater awareness and routine monitoring can help close a persistent care gap and support earlier intervention."Archanna Mohangoo, Medical Marketing Manager (EMEA), said: "Too often, symptoms such as fatigue, disrupted sleep, or heart palpitations are attributed solely to menopause, when they may in some cases signal underlying conditions such as hypertension or atrial fibrillation (AFib), which can significantly increase stroke and heart disease risk if left undetected. This Factbook aims to encourage women and healthcare providers alike to look more closely at cardiovascular health during this stage of life."Potential coverage angles- The global hypertension care gap in women - Menopause as a cardiovascular risk inflection point - Why blood pressure monitoring should remain a priority beyond reproductive years - The under-recognised burden of heart disease in women - Prevention and early detection strategies across the lifespanThe full Women's Heart Health Factbook is available to download from: https://brandportal.healthcare.omron.com/share/365D593E-78F0-4F35-9C8A589508CB5951/For interviews, expert commentary, or additional data, please contact:omronhealthcare-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jp Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2026年3月8日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由香港贸易发展局（香港贸发局）主办，以「两展两地」模式举行的第42届香港国际珠宝展及第12届香港国际钻石、宝石及珍珠展今天圆满闭幕。珠宝双展共吸引来自150个国家及地区、约80,000名买家亲临採购，当中来自125个国家及地区逾28,000名买家参与钻石、宝石及珍珠展；而珠宝展则吸引来自140个国家及地区、逾51,000名买家出席。香港贸发局副总裁古静敏表示：「珠宝双展云集来自超过40个国家及地区、约4,000家展商参与；来自菲律宾、韩国、澳洲和瑞士的买家数目均录得显着增长，充分彰显珠宝双展的国际化定位。展会期间举办超过30场行业讲座及活动，让业界掌握最新市场及行业趋势；并吸引硬足金展馆、竹山绿松石展馆，及香港表厂商会馆首次参展，向国际买家展示各款珠宝工艺。」业界看好韩国及东盟市场为更深入了解珠宝行业趋势，香港贸发局向现场1,509名参展商和买家进行问卷调查。结果显示买家及展商对经济前景审慎乐观，问卷调查重点结果如下：市场及行业展望：44.3%受访者预计未来一至两年整体销售额将会上升，49%受访者预计持平受访者认为未来两年珠宝产品于以下目标销售市场的增长前景为理想及非常理想，包括：韩国（73.2%）、东盟（71.8%）、中国内地（68.5%）、台湾（65.3%）和澳洲（64.1%）市场潜力方面，最多受访者正在尝试开拓的市场分别是欧洲（20.8%）、东盟（16.8%）、中国内地（15.3%）、日本（15.3%）和台湾（10.8%）未来三年，人工智能（66.1%）、社交媒体（43.7%），以及大数据（41.5%）的技术进步对珠宝行业影响最大产品趋势：受访者认为今年时尚首饰（57.3%）、贵重珠宝（35.1%）、及设计师珠宝（21.1%）有最大增长潜力黄色K金（40.1%）、白色K金（31.7%）、及纯黄金（28%）是2026年最受欢迎的贵金属产品钻石（28.8%）是今年最受欢迎的宝石，其次是红宝石（24.7%）和珍珠（19.7%）黄金热潮持续 推动内地硬足金企业「出海」政府新一份财政预算案提出，将积极推动香港建立国际黄金交易市场，为珠宝市场的黄金需求注入新动能。今年世界黄金协会首次率领10家内地展商设立硬足金展馆，成为香港国际珠宝展一大焦点。中国区首席执行官王立新表示：「香港国际珠宝展有助中国黄金制造商与国际买家建立联繫并扩展海外市场，我们在展会首三天已接获不少买家的订单。目前我们重点开发东南亚、中东及印度市场，因为当地对硬足金产品的兴趣正逐渐提升。而且克重较轻的硬足金产品价格相对较低，对年轻的中产消费者尤其具吸引力。」来自深圳的粤豪珠宝为硬足金展馆的展商之一，其副总经理翁祥榕表示：「公司今年将拓展海外客户列为业务重点，展会为我们的目标提供了最佳的展示平台，我们还与东南亚市场建立了联繫，包括马来西亚、新加坡和泰国等地。」另一内地硬足金展商表示将于短时间内在香港设立办公室，更好利用香港平台「出海」，开拓环球商机。参展商称销售额胜预期 钻石深受各地买家青睐多位展商表示本届销情较预期理想。来自韩国的Soyou创办人Youngeun Kim 表示：「这项展会是全球最大的珠宝商贸平台，我们成功接触到来自中国内地、非洲和英国的潜在买家，预期销售表现将较去年增长30%。」专门经营高额、投资级别钻石的香港展商SimStar Asia Limited表示，展会期间已获得数个来自欧洲和美国的订单，总成交额达到数百万美元，预计今年销售额将会增长10%，预期市场对高净度和顶级色泽的5至10卡白钻需求持续强劲，稀有的红钻与蓝钻亦受到买家追捧。今年「品牌精粹廊」规模扩逾四成，其中土耳其展商Zen Diamond出口销售经理Emre Can表示，原本计划拓展亚洲市场为目标而来，但展会首天已经有英国和美国买家对其产品感兴趣，亦有欧洲和南美的客户专程到场洽谈，深信品牌珠宝的商机遍及全球。新世代追求个人化首饰 设计师珠宝渐趋流行今届展会迎来超过50家珠宝设计师展商，包括首次参展的10位韩国设计师。韩国展团对今届成绩感到满意，并考虑明年进一步扩大参展规模，其中有韩国设计师展商表示，已收到多位来自欧洲买家的洽商查询，当中有来自波兰买家的洽谈更超出预期。同场举行的研讨会，由Trendvision Jewellery + Forecasting创办人兼创意总监Paola De Luca主讲，向现场观众剖析未来珠宝设计的最新趋势，及如何透过个人化设计回应年轻客群需求。展会亦特设三个设计比赛，分别为第27届香港珠宝设计比赛、香港国际时尚足金饰设计比赛，以及首届国际翡翠玉器首饰设计大赛。设计比赛颁奖典礼已顺利在展会举行，得奖作品更于会场展示，让在场买家一睹崭新设计，也促进设计师和珠宝制造商的紧密合作。助力环球展商开拓新机遇珠宝双展汇聚环球参展商，乌兹别克更首次亮相，当地展商Fonon Jewelry House带来具中亚文化特色的黄金饰品，吸引海外买家垂青，其外经贸事务主管Alisher Romanov表示：「我们希望以香港为跳板，扩展至其他亚洲市场，并成功与来自中国内地、马来西亚和菲律宾的潜在买家会面，预计销售额达约5,000万美元。」另一位乌兹别克展商表示，已与一名香港买家落实一笔约3,500万美元的珠宝订单。乌兹别克展团亦把握今届展会机遇，与香港贸发局及香港珠宝制造业厂商会正式签署合作备忘录，进一步通过香港平台推广乌兹别克的珠宝到世界各地，并加强与香港的商贸连繫。买家物色多元产品与服务土耳其买家Kasapoglu Jewellery目标在展会寻找新的裸钻供应商，并预留超过90万美元作採购之用；专营钻石批发的美国买家David Abraham & Co则认为展会一应俱全，发掘到鑑证和重新抛光等服务，亦可直接採购宝石检测设备和工具，单日内已与35家来自香港、印度、中东和欧美等的展商会面。来自北京的中国黄金集团黄金珠宝有限公司在钻石、宝石及珍珠展採购了绿松石产品，亦到珠宝展物色精品珠宝，并指出高端宝石与大众饰品的需求同步上升，年轻消费者偏爱小巧精緻款式，是次在珠宝双展的採购预算为20万美元。另一买家Golden Silver Z.L S.A.是拉丁美洲具规模的925纯银首饰供应商，已连续逾20年参观展会。今年再度前来展会，并与三家展商确认银饰订单，合共成交逾190万美元。线上线下融合添商机受地缘政治局势影响，个别地区买家未能亲临展会。香港贸发局因应情况即时启动应变措施，包括现场即时支援及协助展商放置宣传资讯，并且协助买家重新安排航班与住宿，使其到访行程可延后一至两天。同时，大会积极採用「展览+」（EXHIBITION+）线上线下融合模式，将实体展的商贸交流延伸至网上平台。展商与买家可透过HKTDC Marketplace App的「商对易」(Click2Match) 及 hktdc.com Sourcing 进行AI商贸配对；而在场买家亦可使用「扫码易」(Scan2Match) 扫码洽谈，于展会期间及之后持续沟通。针对个别地区买家未能亲身来港採购，展会促成超过100场线上商务对接，协助业界在困难时间拓展商机。大会一直致力协助展商开拓内地市场，推动电商销售。今年两大电商平台，淘宝天猫及首度参与的抖音，合共云集10家展商及逾30位网红达人参与，录得超过3,500万人次，预计销售额超过2,000万美元。此外，大会更邀请到韩国网红到展会参观，并成功物色多家展商进行採购，预计成交额接近70万美元。图片下载：https://bit.ly/4aXXZ24由香港贸发局主办的第42届香港国际珠宝展，以及第12届香港国际钻石、宝石及珍珠展圆满结束。全球一站式珠宝商贸平台广受全球业内人士喜爱，买家採购态度积极。乌兹别克展团今年首次参与香港国际珠宝展，更与香港贸发局及香港珠宝制造业厂商会正式签署合作备忘录，进一步通过香港平台推广乌兹别克的珠宝到世界各地，并加强与香港的商贸连繫。抖音首度参与香港国际珠宝展，助展商突破地域界限，开拓内地市场。珠宝双展涵盖整个珠宝业产业链，从珠宝原材料、设计制造到首饰成品、以至镶嵌、包装和鑑别仪器，均一应俱全。珠宝汇演展示最新创意设计，促进各方交流。第27届香港珠宝设计比赛以「未琢之韵．自然之美」为题，让本地专业珠宝设计师及学生一展才华，多名设计师凭作品在比赛中脱颖而出，分别夺得奖项。以「玉韵新传，设计无界」为主题的国际翡翠玉器首饰设计大赛，于颁奖典礼上表扬一班融汇翡翠玉石与国际文化的杰出设计师。珠宝双展期间举行超过30场珠宝行业讲座及交流活动。相关网页 香港国际珠宝展香港国际钻石、宝石及珍珠展展览网页http://hkjewelleryshow.hktdc.com/schttp://hkdgp.hktdc.com/sc精选产品https://tinyurl.com/2vtknn2r香港贸发局新闻中心：http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/sc传媒查询香港贸易发展局传讯及公共事务部：简惠宜电话：(852) 2584 4055电邮：winnie.wy.kan@hktdc.org黄家欣电话：(852) 2584 4524电邮：katy.kw.wong@hktdc.org张敏萱电话：(852) 2584 4137电邮：jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org香港贸易发展局简介香港贸易发展局(香港贸发局)是于1966年成立的法定机构，负责促进、协助和发展香港贸易。香港贸发局在世界各地设有超过50个办事处，其中13个设于中国内地，致力推广本港作为双向环球投资及商业枢纽。 香港贸发局通过举办国际展览会、会议及商贸考察团，为企业(尤其是中小企)开拓内地和环球市场的机遇。香港贸发局亦通过研究报告和数码资讯平台，提供最新的市场分析和产品资讯。有关香港贸发局的其他资讯，请浏览www.hktdc.com/aboutus/tc。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2026年3月9日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日，首程控股宣布为持股股东提供"2026北京亦庄半程马拉松暨人形机器人半程马拉松"参赛直通名额，引发市场关注。作为全球少见将人形机器人与半程马拉松结合的赛事，本次活动不仅是一场体育竞速，更是展示具身智能技术与机器人产业发展的重要平台。值得注意的是，首程控股此次将赛事名额作为股东专属福利开放申请，符合条件的股东可免除官方抽签环节直接报名参赛。这一举措被市场视为公司在投资者关系管理上的创新尝试，也体现了其机器人产业生态向股东开放的理念。业内人士认为，这类股东福利形式具有一定象征意义。传统上市公司的股东福利多集中在分红、礼品或股东活动，而首程控股则将产业资源与投资者互动结合，让股东能够在参与活动的过程中更直观地了解公司布局的机器人产业生态。通过这种方式，企业不仅强化了投资者互动，也进一步提升了股东对产业发展的参与感与认同感。届时，首程控股的被投企业将在赛道沿线多个节点出现，形成一次「移动式产业展览」。股东在奔跑过程中，可以：- 于补给点、休息区与机器人企业代表自然相遇，氛围轻松，交流坦率- 探讨「灵巧手在复杂路况下的抓取逻辑」「VLA模型如何优化机器人运动控制」等技术议题- 建立对首程控股投资组合的具象认知，理解其产业布局的逻辑脉络以下是活动报名详情：「2026北京亦庄半程马拉松暨人形机器人半程马拉松」是一场集体育竞速与前沿科技于一体的标志性赛事。首程控股（0697.HK）作为参与举办方，特设股东专属直通名额，通过独家申请通道，向符合资质的持股股东开放，免除官方抽签环节。赛事名称2026北京亦庄半程马拉松暨人形机器人半程马拉松比赛时间2026年4月19日（周日）比赛地点北京经济技术开发区（亦庄）主办参与方首程控股（0697.HK）联合举办方申请入口请点击下方链接或扫描二维码，进入专属申请通道，填写信息并上传您的持股证明。申请资格与关键时间节点为保障股东权益，申请须满足以下条件，并严格遵守时间节点安排：申请资格要求- 须为首程控股（0697.HK）的持股股东- 需提供清晰持股凭证（如交易软件持仓截图，需显示股东名称及持股信息）- 名额有限，按提交申请时间顺序审核发放跑者基本资质（组委会统一规定）- 成绩要求：2024年3月1日至报名截止日期间，须至少有2次10公里及以上距离比赛的完赛成绩- 证明材料：报名时需上传有效完赛证明（官方完赛证书、App记录截图等均可）- 资质审核：所有参赛跑者须通过公安部门背景调查，以确保赛事安全有序关键时间节点日期节点操作说明2026年3月10日申请截止完成线上申请并提交有效持股证明，逾期不受理2026年3月16日邀请码注册截止审核通过股东需在此日期前完成组委会官方报名注册，逾期视为自动放弃2026年4月19日正式比赛日北京亦庄赛道，与人形机器人同台竞速近年来，首程控股持续加码机器人产业投资，通过产业基金和平台投资多家具身智能企业，逐步构建覆盖机器人整机、核心技术以及应用场景的产业体系。此次赛事活动也被视为展示公司机器人生态的重要窗口。通过将赛事体验与产业展示结合，公司尝试让股东在真实场景中感受机器人技术从实验室走向现实应用的过程。欢迎各位股东踊跃报名参加，共同见证机器人产业从实验室迈向现实世界的重要时刻。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, March 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Recently, Shoucheng Holdings(697.HK) announced that it will provide direct entry slots for its shareholders to participate in the “2026 Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon & Humanoid Robot Half Marathon,” drawing attention from the market. As one of the rare events globally that combines humanoid robots with a half marathon, the event is not only a sports race but also an important platform to showcase embodied intelligence technologies and the development of the robotics industry.It is worth noting that Shoucheng Holdings has opened the race entry quota as an exclusive shareholder benefit. Eligible shareholders may apply for direct registration without going through the official lottery process. This initiative is widely regarded as an innovative practice in investor relations management and reflects the company’s philosophy of opening its robotics industry ecosystem to shareholders.Industry observers believe this type of shareholder benefit carries symbolic significance. Traditionally, shareholder benefits of listed companies are mostly limited to dividends, gifts, or shareholder events. In contrast, Shoucheng Holdings integrates industrial resources with investor engagement, allowing shareholders to gain a more intuitive understanding of the robotics ecosystem the company is building through direct participation. In doing so, the company strengthens investor interaction while enhancing shareholders’ sense of participation and identification with the industry’s development.During the event, portfolio companies invested in by Shoucheng Holdings will appear at multiple points along the racecourse, forming a “mobile industrial exhibition.” While running, shareholders can:1. Naturally meet representatives of robotics companies at supply stations and rest areas, creating a relaxed atmosphere for open and candid exchanges.2. Discuss technical topics such as “the grasping logic of dexterous robotic hands under complex road conditions” and “how VLA models optimize robot motion control.”3. Build a concrete understanding of Shoucheng Holdings’ investment portfolio and gain insight into the logic behind its industrial and strategy.Registration DetailsThe “2026 Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon & Humanoid Robot Half Marathon” is a landmark event that integrates sports competition with cutting-edge technology. As a co-organizer, Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK) has established exclusive direct-entry slots for shareholders. Through a dedicated application channel, qualified shareholders can register without participating in the official lottery.Event InformationEvent Name: 2026 Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon & Humanoid Robot Half MarathonRace Date: April 19, 2026 (Sunday)Location: Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (Yizhuang)Organizing Participants: Jointly organized with Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK)Application AccessPlease click the link below or scan the QR code to enter the exclusive application channel, fill in the required information, and upload proof of shareholding.Eligibility and Key TimelineTo safeguard shareholder rights and interests, applications must meet the following conditions and strictly follow the timeline arrangements.Application Requirements:1. Must be a shareholder of Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK).2. Must provide clear proof of shareholding (e.g., a screenshot of holdings from a trading platform showing the shareholder’s name and shareholding information).3. Slots are limited and will be allocated based on the order in which applications are submitted.Runner Qualification Requirements (Unified Regulations by the Organizing Committee):1. Performance Requirement: Between March 1, 2024 and the registration deadline, runners must have completed at least two races of 10 km or longer.2. Proof Materials: Valid proof of race completion must be uploaded during registration (official certificates, screenshots from running apps, etc.).3. Qualification Review: All participants must pass a background check conducted by the public security authorities to ensure event safety and order.Key TimelineDateMilestoneDescriptionMarch 10, 2026Application DeadlineComplete the online application and submit valid proof of shareholding. Late submissions will not be accepted.March 16, 2026Invitation Code Registration DeadlineApproved shareholders must complete official registration with the organizing committee before this date; otherwise the slot will be considered forfeited.April 19, 2026Race DayCompete on the Yizhuang racecourse in Beijing alongside humanoid robots.In recent years, Shoucheng Holdings has continued to increase its investment in the robotics industry. Through industrial funds and platform investments, the company has invested in multiple embodied intelligence enterprises, gradually building an industrial system covering complete robots, core technologies, and application scenarios. This event is also regarded as an important window to showcase the company’s robotics ecosystem. By integrating race participation with industry exhibitions, the company enables shareholders to experience how robotics technologies move from laboratories into real-world applications.All shareholders are welcome to actively register and participate, and jointly witness the important moment when the robotics industry moves from the laboratory into the real world. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2026年3月6日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 3月5日，全球首艘甲醇双燃料动力滚装船「港荣」轮成功完成了在香港的首次绿色甲醇加注作业，这也是全国首次在锚地完成的绿色甲醇加注。这标志着香港特区政府与招商局集团、中国石化集团、中集集团等企业深化协作，响应「双碳」目标、落实香港《绿色船用燃料加注行动纲领》取得突破，香港向建设国际绿色船用燃料加注中心迈出坚实一步。以「潮涌香江 绿启新程」为主题，加注仪式由招商轮船、中石化（香港）、中集安瑞科三方联合主办，于香港立法会综合大楼举行。香港特区政府运输及物流局局长陈美宝、环境及生态局副局长黄淑娴、海事处处长王世发，联同香港立法会议员陈克勤、陈家佩、严刚、卜国明、吴锦华、林铭锋、钟奇峰等出席仪式。招商局集团、中国石化集团、中集集团代表，以及来自航运、能源、装备制造、金融等领域逾百名代表共同见证这一重要时刻。仪式现场，主礼嘉宾共同启动加注作业，大屏幕实时展示绿色甲醇注入「港荣」轮的「首注」瞬间，并同步呈现国际认证绿色属性证书。「港荣」轮通过「船对船」模式完成加注，累计注入约500吨绿色甲醇。按测算，相较传统燃料可减少约85%的温室气体排放。该批绿色甲醇由中集安瑞科生产供应并获得ISCC EU国际认证，经中石化（香港）专业加注服务体系完成作业，最终由招商轮船作为船东投入应用，完整呈现了绿色甲醇「产—储—运—加—用」全链条闭环。三方依据2025年11月签署的《共建香港绿色甲醇加注中心战略合作协议》，充分发挥各自在远洋运输、油气及绿色燃料储运销及能源装备制造领域的核心优势，提前完成技术验证、方案优化与应急准备。为确保作业安全高效，香港特区政府相关部门与企业紧密协同。运输及物流局、海事处、海关和入境事务处等部门依据香港《绿色船用燃料加注行动纲领》，提供政策指引、审批便利与安全监管全流程支持。此次首船加注不仅是技术示范，也是香港构建绿色船用燃料加注生态系统的关键实践，验证了香港开展绿色甲醇加注的技术可行性与商业操作性，展现了政企协同、港航协同、产业链协同的「香港方案」，助力吸引全球绿色船舶挂靠，并推动本地注册船舶提高绿色燃料使用比例，力争2030年达到7%的目标。协同完成此次加注作业的三家机构表示，将持续深化合作，推动绿色甲醇在香港的产业化、规模化、常态化供应，加快构建涵盖生产、仓储、运输、加注、贸易和金融服务的完整生态圈，助力香港打造亚太领先的绿色船用燃料加注与交易中心，为服务国家「双碳」目标、实现香港「碳中和」、推动全球航运低碳转型贡献智慧与力量。图片说明图片一「港荣」轮加注作业过程图片二「港荣」轮加注作业过程图片三全球首艘甲醇双燃料动力滚装船「港荣」轮香港首船加注图片四香港绿色甲醇首船加注仪式全体嘉宾合影图片五香港绿色甲醇首船加注仪式推杆嘉宾合影 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, March 6, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – 5 March 2026, the world’s first methanol dual-fuel roll-on/roll-off vessel, CM HONG KONG, successfully completed its first green methanol bunkering operation in Hong Kong. This also marks China's first green methanol bunkering operation conducted at anchor.This milestone signifies a major breakthrough in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s deepened collaboration with enterprises including China Merchants Group (CMG), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Group), and China International Marine Containers Group (CIMC). The achievement responds proactively to the “Dual Carbon” goals and advances implementation of Hong Kong’s Action Blueprint for Green Marine Fuel Bunkering, marking a solid step forward in Hong Kong’s development into an international green marine fuel bunkering centre.The bunkering ceremony, themed “RIDING THE TIDE, GREENING THE FUTURE”, was jointly hosted by China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), Sinopec (Hong Kong), and CIMC Enric at the Legislative Council Complex. Officiating guests included the Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Hon Mable CHAN, JP; the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Diane WONG Shuk-han, JP; the Director of Marine, WONG Sai-fat, together with Members of the Legislative Council, the Hon Gary CHAN Hak-kan, SBS, JP; the Hon Judy CHAN Kapui, MH, JP; the Hon Erik YIM Kong, JP; the Hon Aaron BOK Kwok-ming; Dr the Hon Webster NG Kam-wah, JP; Capt the Hon Lothair LAM Ming-fung; and the Hon Tommy CHUNG Ki-fung. Representatives from CMG, Sinopec, and CIMC, along with more than 100 distinguished guests from the shipping, energy, equipment manufacturing, and financial sectors, witnessed the significant moment.During the ceremony, officiating guests jointly launched the bunkering operation. A live screen broadcast the “first injection” of green methanol into CM HONG KONG, while simultaneously displaying the internationally certified green attribute certificate.The vessel completed bunkering via a ship-to-ship (STS) transfer, receiving approximately 500 tonnes of green methanol. According to calculations, this volume is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 85% compared with conventional marine fuels.The green methanol was produced and supplied by CIMC Enric and has obtained ISCC EU certification. The bunkering operation was carried out through Sinopec (Hong Kong)’s professional bunkering service system, and the fuel was ultimately applied by CMES as the shipowner. The operation fully demonstrated a closed-loop green methanol value chain encompassing “production–storage–shipping–bunkering–application”.Pursuant to the Strategic Cooperation Agreement on Jointly Building the Hong Kong Green Methanol Bunkering Centre signed in November 2025, the three parties leveraged their respective core strengths in ocean shipping, oil and gas and green fuel storage-transport-sales, and energy equipment manufacturing. Technical validation, solution optimisation, and emergency preparedness were completed in advance to ensure smooth implementation.To ensure safe and efficient operations, relevant HKSAR Government departments worked in close coordination with participating enterprises. The Transport and Logistics Bureau, Marine Department, Customs and Excise Department, and Immigration Department provided end-to-end support in policy guidance, streamlined approvals, and safety oversight in accordance with the Action Plan on Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering.This inaugural bunkering is not merely a technical demonstration, but a pivotal practice in establishing Hong Kong’s green marine fuel bunkering ecosystem. It verifies both the technical feasibility and commercial operability of green methanol bunkering in Hong Kong, and showcases a “Hong Kong’s Approach” characterised by government-enterprise collaboration, port-shipping synergy, and full industry-chain coordination. This initiative helps attract more green vessels to call at Hong Kong and encourages Hong Kong-registered vessels to increase their usage of green marine fuels, striving to achieve the target of 7% by 2030.The three organizations that collaborated to complete this bunkering operation stated that they would continue to further deepen cooperation, promote the industrialisation, scaling, and regularisation of green methanol supply in Hong Kong, and accelerate the establishment of a comprehensive ecosystem covering production, storage, shipping, bunkering, trading, and financial services. These efforts will support Hong Kong in building a leading green maritime fuel bunkering and trading centre in the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to the national “Dual Carbon” goals, Hong Kong’s carbon neutrality, and the global low-carbon transformation of the shipping industry.PhotosCaption Photo 1Bunkering process of CM HONG KONG Photo 2Bunkering process of CM HONG KONGPhoto 3 Bunkering of the world's first methanol dual-fuel roll-on/roll-off vessel CM HONG KONG in Hong KongPhoto 4Group Photo of All Guests at the Hong Kong’s First Green Methanol Bunkering CeremonyPhoto 5Group Photo of the Kickoff Ceremony at the Hong Kong’s First Green Methanol Bunkering Ceremony Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, March 6, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), in collaboration with Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), led a delegation of 20 local innovation and technology (I&T) companies and institutions to Barcelona, Spain, concluding a highly successful participation at the world’s premier connectivity event—Mobile World Congress (MWC), and debuted at the startup-centric stage—4 Years From Now (4YFN) 2026. This participation has enabled local tech firms to access markets overseas, showcasing their strengths in research and development (R&D), and demonstrating the city’s role as a leading international I&T hub.The delegation effectively spotlighted Hong Kong’s cutting-edge innovative solutions in Connectivity, Devices and Systems, Digital Transformation, and support from Ecosystem Partners, successfully engaged global industry leaders and investors to generate business collaboration, technology co-development and investment opportunities.Iris Wong, Director, Merchandise Trade and Innovation / Director, External Relations, HKTDC, said, “Hong Kong is committed to developing into an international I&T centre, actively promoting cross-industry integration and driving high-quality development of the industries through technological innovation. We possess a robust mobile communications infrastructure, and the industry is highly competitive in research and development as well as technology related to 5G/6G applications and AI integration. This year, the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion adopts a dual-pavilion layout to showcase the city's I&T capabilities on two international platforms – MWC and 4YFN – helping the industry expand into European and broader global business opportunities.”Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development, HKSTP said, “MWC and 4YFN bring together the world’s most influential stakeholders across connectivity and innovation ecosystems. Our dual-zone presence gave our innovators the global stage to validate solutions, gain visibility and drive business traction. HKSTP will continue to strengthen the I&T ecosystem and bring Hong Kong's research excellence to Europe and beyond.”A series of dialogues and exchanges—spanning networking reception and themed talks to pitching sessions—were held at the Pavilions and attracted an enthusiastic response. The events highlighted the dynamism of Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem to European audiences, while enabling participants to more deeply understand the city’s unique advantages as a “super-connector” and “super value-adder”. This positions the city as a strategic springboard for international companies entering Asian markets, while enabling local and Chinese Mainland firms to leverage this edge to expand globally.Following his visit to the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, Alejandro Gallego, International Business Director of AMEC, said: “The Hong Kong Pavilions are highly inspirational, and the exhibiting companies we visited showcased exceptionally innovative technological solutions. We have started conversations with Hong Kong companies to explore concrete opportunities for collaboration.”Jacobo Pérez-Soba, Manager of the Internationalisation Department, Madrid Chamber of Commerce & Industry, said: “The solutions and services provided by Hong Kong companies are highly forward-looking and demonstrate outstanding technological advancement. I also learned about upcoming tech events in Hong Kong, which are expected to be of significant interest to Spanish companies and startups.”As 2026 marks the opening year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, with technological innovation as one of the national priorities, HKTDC shall continue to join hands with HKSTP to support local tech firms in "going global" through jointly organising the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, accelerating Hong Kong’s I&T by building a vibrant, internationally competitive ecosystem and fostering the development of new quality productive forces.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3Nm5qHlHong Kong Tech Pavilion debuted a dual presence at MWC and 4YFN 2026, featuring 20 Hong Kong I&T companies and institutions in Barcelona to showcase the city’s innovative technology solutions. Throughout the four-day event, the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at MWC saw a constant stream of visitors, attracting a significant number of international telecom operators, corporate decision-makers, and investors. The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion debuted at the startup-centric 4YFN, served as a vibrant stage for Hong Kong’s up-and-coming innovation power. A series of dialogues and exchanges—spanning networking reception and themed talks to pitching sessions—were held at the MWC Pavilion and attracted an enthusiastic response. The seminar “Ready for Asia' Take the Fast Track Through Hong Kong” was held at the Pavilion to share strategies for international companies to enter Asian markets, speakers included (starts from the second left in Photo 6) Chris Lo, Regional Director, Europe, Central Asia & Israel of HKTDC; Paula Kant, Head, Investment Promotion of InvestHK; Jennifer Chan, Board Member of HKSTP; Prof Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Daniel Garcia, Founder of a Spain startup VirtuaBroker. Another seminar, the "Hong Kong Tech Disrupt" featured insights from Jennifer Chan, Board Member of HKSTP (first from left); Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development of HKSTP (middle); alongside were representatives from park companies, including Kinson Chan, CEO of eSIX Limited (second from right) and Edward Mak, CEO & Founder of Vista InnoTech (second from left). The seminar drew attention from numerous professionals in the European technology sector.Full list of 20 tech entities showcasing at Hong Kong Tech Pavilion during MWC and 4YFN 2026:MWC 2026 – Booth 6E44 at Hall 61Entoptica LimitedDevices & Systems2eSIXConnectivity3Faraconix Technologies Co., Ltd.Connectivity4FreightAmigo Services LimitedDigital Transformation5Glassdio Scientific Company LimitedConnectivity6Harvest Elite International LimitedDigital Transformation7HongKong Umedia LimitedDevices & Systems8iASPEC Services LimitedDigital Transformation9InvestHKEcosystem Partners10Robocore Technology LimitedDevices & Systems11Shannon & Turing Technology LimitedConnectivity12The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityEcosystem Partners13Xeroptix TechnologyDevices & Systems4YFN 2026 – Booth 8.1B31 at Hall 8.114AIGM LimitedDigital Transformation15BWSea Technology (HK) Co., LimitedDigital Transformation16Cresento LimitedDevices & Systems17GoGoChart Technology LimitedDigital Transformation18HairCoSys LimitedDevices & Systems19KNQ Technology LimitedDigital Transformation20Vista Innotech LimitedDevices & SystemsAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Chinese Mainland, 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.About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks CorporationHong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 12 unicorns, more than 16,000 research professionals and over 2,400 technology companies from 24 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.Our growing innovation ecosystem offers comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation for technology ventures, with the I&T journey built around our key locations of Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong, where sectors including advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined.Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen plays positive roles in connecting the world and the mainland with our proximity, strengthening cross-border exchange to bring advantages in attracting global talent and allowing possibilities for the development of technology companies in seven key areas: Medtech, big data and AI, robotics, new materials, microelectronics, fintech and sustainability, with both dry and wet laboratories, co-working space, conference and exhibition facilities, and more.Through our R&D infrastructure, startup support and enterprise services, commercialisation and investment expertise, partnership networks and talent traction, HKSTP continues to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong. More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.Media Contact:Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks CorporationAngela Lau, +852 6535 7611, angela.lau@hkstp.orgHong Kong Trade Development CouncilWinnie Kan, +852 2584 4055, winnie.wy.kan@hktdc.org Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Mar 6, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station is an anime exhibition site focused on Japanese anime content, which has developed a devout fan base around the world. From February 21 (Sat.) to May 24 (Sun.), 2026, it will be holding the “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” Special Exhibition. A preview was held for the press on February 20 (Fri.), the day before the exhibition opened.©Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, KODANSHA/ “Ten-Sura” ProjectThis special exhibition looks back on the story through the third season of the TV anime, highlighting iconic scenes and memorable lines. Visitors can enjoy exhibits unique to Anime Tokyo Station, including interactive digital content and a photo spot where they can take commemorative photos with Rimuru. With displays that unfold alongside character introductions and other features, even those who have not yet seen the anime can enjoy the exhibition as preparation for the film set for release in late February and the fourth season of the TV anime starting in April.Come to Anime Tokyo Station and experience the appeal of “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.”Exhibits©Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, KODANSHA/ “Ten-Sura” ProjectAbout the SeriesWhat is “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime”?“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” is an isekai anime series following a protagonist who is reincarnated as a slime in another world, using the skills he acquires along with his wits and courage to gather allies. The first season of the TV anime aired on TOKYO MX and other channels from October 2018 to March 2019.In 2021, TV anime Season 2 Part 1 aired from January to March, followed by the spin-off comic adaptation “Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” from April to June, and TV anime Season 2 Part 2 from July to September, making for nine consecutive months of broadcasts. Then, on November 25, 2022, “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Movie – Scarlet Bond” was released nationwide, becoming a major hit with over one million admissions and box office revenue of 1.4 billion yen in Japan.To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the web novel “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” the Tensura 10th Project launched on February 20, 2023. As part of this project, the all-new three-episode animation “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Visions of Coleus” began streaming on November 1, 2023. On December 16, 2023, the series’ first large-scale event, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tensura 10th Live, was held at Mori no Hall 21 in Matsudo. Furthermore, the third season of the TV anime aired from April to September 2024. Following the final episode of Season 3, production of a second theatrical film and Season 4 of the TV anime was announced. “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Movie – Tears of the Azure Sea” is set to release on February 27, 2026.The original manga “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” (serialized in Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Sirius / Manga: Taiki Kawakami, Original story: Fuse, Character design: Mitz Vah) is a comic adaptation of the popular web novel of the same name by Fuse, which surpassed 1 billion page views on the user-generated novel publishing website “Shosetsuka ni Naro.” The combined worldwide circulation of the manga, novels, and spin-off works has exceeded 56 million copies (as of June 2025).* “Shosetsuka ni Naro” is a registered trademark of HinaProject Inc.Tensura Portal Site: ten-sura.comOfficial X: @ten_sura_anime / Official Instagram: tensura_official / Official TikTok: @ten_sura_animeEvent OverviewTitle:“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” Special ExhibitionDates:February 21, 2026 to May 24, 2026Name:Anime Tokyo Station (also known as "Anime Tokyo")Location:Floors B1 to 2F of Tokyu East 5 (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) * 4 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro StationHours:11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last admission: 6:45 p.m. / Special exhibitions close: 6:30 p.m.)Closed:Mondays* If Monday falls on a holiday, the venue will be open on Monday and closed on the following dayNew Year's holiday periodMay be closed on other daysPlease check the venue website before coming.Admission fee:FreeWebsite:https://animetokyo.jp/en/SNS:X｜https://x.com/animetokyo_info （@animetokyo_info）Instagram｜https://www.instagram.com/animetokyostation/（@animetokyostation）YouTube｜https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJOjGJE5Yiqw3PZ97AVdJwInquiries regarding this press releasePublic Relations Office of "Anime Tokyo Station" (Kyodo PR)Contact person: Miri YasudaE-mail: animetokyo-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jp Press release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20260306.pdf Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

佛罗里达州西棕榈滩, 2026年3月5日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 美国马球协会（USPA）官方运动品牌U.S. Polo Assn.今日宣布，其大学合作计划（CPP）将在2026赛季及学年持续扩大规模。该计划已连续第八年实施，本季将支持全美31所高校的70支校队，创历史新高，成为参与规模最大的一届。U.S. Polo Assn.'s Collegiate Partnership Program featuring the California Polytechnic State University Women's and Men's Polo TeamsPhoto Credit: California Polytechnic State University Polo Teams美国马球协会将为遍布东西海岸的数百名学生运动员提供装备，涵盖小型私立院校、大型公立大学、常春藤盟校及历史悠久的黑人学院与大学（HBCUs）。该计划同时支持35支女子队与35支男子队，彰显美国马球协会长期致力于推动大学马球运动发展的承诺。本赛季新增巴布森学院与南卫理公会大学两所成员院校，加入全国顶尖高校行列。本年度，美国马球协会将慷慨为每支合作队伍提供定制高性能队服、白色比赛长裤、马球衫、运动帽、装备包及独家USPA Pro商品，并追加现金捐赠。该计划还将延续广受欢迎的高校社交媒体竞赛，各队可通过创意数字互动与故事讲述赢取额外奖品。参与院校包括：Babson UniversityMorehouse CollegeTrinity UniversityUniversity of North TexasBrown UniversityOklahoma State UniversityUniversity of California - DavisUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCalifornia Polytechnic State UniversityOregon State UniversityUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of South Carolina - AikenColorado State UniversitySkidmore CollegeUniversity of IdahoUniversity of VirginiaCornell UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversityUniversity of KentuckyUniversity of Wisconsin - MadisonGeorgetown UniversityStanford UniversityUniversity of MarylandVirginia Tech UniversityMichigan State UniversityTexas A&M UniversityUniversity of MichiganYale UniversityMontana State UniversityTexas Tech UniversityUniversity of New Hampshire “美国马球协会很荣幸通过大学合作计划支持创纪录数量的校队及学生运动员，”管理着价值数十亿美元美国马球协会品牌的USPA Global总裁兼首席执行官J·迈克尔·普林斯表示，"该关键计划通过为全国大学马球项目提供实质性资源，巩固了这项运动的基础。本赛季支持70支队伍的规模，既体现项目发展壮大，也彰显我们长期致力于培养新一代球员——无论在马球场内外。"美国马球协会大学合作计划面向所有拥有USPA认证马球队伍的高校开放，合作周期为整个学年。大学马球队伍在秋季和春季参赛，正式赛季将持续至2026年4月，最终决战全国大学锦标赛（NIC）。“过去八年来，我们与美国马球协会的合作持续为全国高校项目带来深远影响，”美国马球协会校际委员会主席莉兹·布雷博伊表示，“该合作计划提供的支持助力各校建立更完善的项目体系，培养学生运动员，并彰显定义大学马球运动的竞技精神与体育风范。”由USPA全球媒体子公司Global Polo制作的获奖系列纪录片《突破》即将推出新季。题为《突破：大学马球》的专题片将于今年晚些时候在ESPNU频道播出，向全国观众展现大学马球的激情与影响力。具体播出时间请查阅当地节目表。关于美国马球协会及USPA Global美国马球协会（USPA）是美国规模最大的马球俱乐部及球员组织，创立于1890年，总部位于佛罗里达州惠灵顿市。其官方运动品牌“美国马球协会”（U.S. Polo Assn.）由此诞生。该品牌全球业务规模达数十亿美元，通过1200余家美国马球协会专卖店及数千个分销点覆盖全球，为190多个国家的男女儿童提供服饰、配饰及鞋履产品。该品牌赞助全球多项顶级马球赛事，包括每年在棕榈滩国家马球俱乐部举办的美国公开马球锦标赛®——美国最高规格的马球赛事。通过与美国ESPN、欧洲TNT及Eurosport、印度Star Sports等媒体达成的历史性合作，全球数百万体育爱好者首次得以通过电视转播观赏由美国马球协会赞助的顶级马球锦标赛。For Additional Information, Contact:Shannon Stilson - VP, Sports Marketing and MediaPhone +001.561.227.6994 - E-mail: sstilson@uspagl.comStacey Kovalsky - VP, Global PR and CommunicationsPhone +001.561.790.8036 - E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.comSOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

West Palm Beach, FL, Mar 5, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly announces the continued expansion of its Collegiate Partnership Program (CPP) for the 2026 season and academic year. Now in its eighth consecutive year, the program reaches a historic milestone by supporting 70 collegiate teams across 31 universities nationwide, the largest number of teams ever participating in the program.U.S. Polo Assn.'s Collegiate Partnership Program featuring the California Polytechnic State University Women's and Men's Polo TeamsPhoto Credit: California Polytechnic State University Polo TeamsU.S. Polo Assn. will outfit hundreds of student-athletes from coast to coast, including small private and large public institutions, Ivy League Universities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The CPP supports 35 women's and 35 men's teams, reinforcing U.S. Polo Assn.'s long-standing commitment to growing the sport at the collegiate level. This season welcomes two new schools, Babson University and Southern Methodist University, joining a distinguished group of institutions nationwide.This year, U.S. Polo Assn. will generously provide each partnered program with custom-performance team jerseys, white performance game pants, polo shirts, caps, equipment gear bags, and exclusive USPA Pro merchandise, along with a monetary donation. The program also continues its popular collegiate social media contest, where teams have the opportunity to win additional prizes through creative digital engagement and storytelling.Participating Schools Include:Babson UniversityMorehouse CollegeTrinity UniversityUniversity of North TexasBrown UniversityOklahoma State UniversityUniversity of California - DavisUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCalifornia Polytechnic State UniversityOregon State UniversityUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of South Carolina - AikenColorado State UniversitySkidmore CollegeUniversity of IdahoUniversity of VirginiaCornell UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversityUniversity of KentuckyUniversity of Wisconsin - MadisonGeorgetown UniversityStanford UniversityUniversity of MarylandVirginia Tech UniversityMichigan State UniversityTexas A&M UniversityUniversity of MichiganYale UniversityMontana State UniversityTexas Tech UniversityUniversity of New Hampshire "U.S. Polo Assn. is proud to support a record number of collegiate polo teams and student-athletes through the Collegiate Partnership Program," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "This critical program strengthens the foundation of the sport by providing meaningful resources to collegiate polo programs across the country. Supporting 70 teams this season reflects both the growth of the program and our long-term commitment to supporting the next generation of players both on and off the polo field."Enrollment for U.S. Polo Assn.'s Collegiate Partnership Program is open to all colleges and universities with a USPA-sanctioned polo team and lasts for the academic year. Collegiate polo teams compete in the Fall and Spring, with the official season running through April 2026 and culminating in the National Intercollegiate Championship (NIC)."Our partnership with U.S. Polo Assn. for the last eight years continues to make a meaningful difference for collegiate programs nationwide," said Liz Brayboy, Chair of the USPA's Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Committee. "The support provided through the Collegiate Partnership Program helps teams build stronger programs, develop student-athletes, and showcase the spirit and sportsmanship that define collegiate polo."The two-time award-winning series Breakaway, created by Global Polo, the media subsidiary of USPA Global, will feature a new episode in its upcoming season. Titled "Breakaway: Polo in College," the episode will air later this year on ESPNU, offering national exposure to the excitement and impact of collegiate polo. Check your local listings for air times.About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890 and located in Wellington, Florida. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.For Additional Information, Contact:Shannon Stilson - VP, Sports Marketing and MediaPhone +001.561.227.6994 - E-mail: sstilson@uspagl.comStacey Kovalsky - VP, Global PR and CommunicationsPhone +001.561.790.8036 - E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.comSOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - March 5, 2026) - Lancaster Resources Inc. (CSE: LCR) (OTC Pink: LANRF) (FSE: 6UF0) ("Lancaster" or the "Company") announces the director resignation of Penny White, effective March 3, 2026. The Board thanks Penny White for her valuable contributions during her tenure and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.The Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rob Heaslop, as a director to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.Mr. Heaslop is a geologist with 20 years' of exploration and resource development experience in Africa, Australia, and the Pacific with specific expertise in project generation and early stage targeting for precious and base metal deposits. Mr. Heaslop holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) from The University of Queensland majoring in earth science and geology, and during his career has worked for major, junior, and private exploration and mining companies. In 2016, Mr. Heaslop founded his privately owned project generation company, MRG Resources Pty Ltd, that has created significant value identifying exploration opportunities in Australia, including deals with major and mid-tier mining houses and private exploration companies. Mr. Heaslop is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM), Australian Institute of Geoscientists (MAIG), and the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG)."We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Heaslop to the Board," said Andrew Watson, President & CEO of Lancaster Resources. "His technical expertise will be invaluable as Lancaster continues to develop our Lake Cargelligo gold project, Lac Iris polymetallic asset, and our other critical and precious mineral assets."Rob Heaslop commented, "I am focused on the opportunities ahead and committed to help navigate a successful exploration program for our projects and shareholders. I am truly excited to continue working with the team here."The new board appointment reflects Lancaster Resources' transition to a new corporate direction and commitment to strengthening its leadership and strategic capabilities to enhance shareholder value and propel the company's growth in the mining industry.Andrew Watson, P.Eng., President & CEO and a Director of the Company, is a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Watson has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release. Mr. Watson is a Director and the President and CEO of Lancaster and is not independent of the Company.About Lancaster Resources Inc. Lancaster Resources Inc. is a Canadian exploration company advancing a diversified portfolio of gold and silver exploration projects in established mining jurisdictions. The Company holds a 100% interest in the Lake Cargelligo Gold Project in New South Wales, Australia, which is prospective for both gold and silver mineralization, covering approximately 62,300 hectares with a history of drilling and exploration and multiple high-priority targets. In Canada, Lancaster's assets include the Lac Iris Polymetallic Project in Quebec's James Bay region and the Piney Lake Gold Project in Saskatchewan. Lancaster's portfolio provides exposure to gold, silver, and polymetallic exploration opportunities across tier-one jurisdictions.Andrew Watson, President & Chief Executive Officer,Lancaster Resources Inc.Andrew@Lancaster-Resources.comTel: (604) 923-6100www.lancaster-resources.comThe Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events, or Lancaster's future performance. The use of any of the words "could", "expect", "believe", "will", "projected", "estimated" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on Lancaster's current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. In particular, the ability of Lancaster to execute its exploration plans, raise capital, retain key personnel, identify, acquire, explore, and develop high-quality mineral-rich properties constitute forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The statements made in this press release are made as of the date hereof. Lancaster disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be expressly required by applicable securities laws.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/286260 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SHENZHEN, CHINA, Mar 5, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China Medical System Holdings Limited (“CMS” or the “Group”) is pleased to announce that self-developed innovative drug INHBE-targeting small nucleic acid drug CMS-D008 injection (“CMS-D008”) received the Drug Clinical Trial Approval Notice issued by National Medical Products Administration (“NMPA”) on 4 March 2026. The NMPA has approved the conduct of clinical trials of CMS-D008 injection for overweight or obese individuals.About CMS-D008CMS-D008 is a novel siRNA therapy administered by subcutaneous injection. CMS-D008 targets and reduces the hepatic expression of the inhibin subunit beta E (INHBE) gene and lowers the level of Activin E protein encoded by INHBE, which blocks Activin E-ALK7 signaling and reduces fat accumulation effectively. Preclinical studies suggested that CMS-D008 efficiently and sustainably suppressed INHBE expression. In the diet-induced obesity model, CMS-D008 enhanced weight loss by reducing fat mass while retaining lean mass with a good safety profile. It demonstrates potentially better prospects for high-quality, long-term weight loss that boosts fat-specific loss while preserving muscle mass. In the future, it may be developed for the treatment of overweight/obesity, abdominal obesity, and related metabolic diseases.Fat Loss, muscle preserved: a potentially better therapeutic option for overweight/obesity Overweight or obesity is a chronic, progressive, relapsing disease characterized by excessive accumulation or abnormal distribution or function of body fat[1]. World Obesity Atlas 2025 Report projected that the global proportion of overweight and obese adults will rise to 50%, with nearly 3 billion adults impacted by high body mass index (BMI), and the population of adults who are overweight or obese in China is projected to reach 515 million by 2030[2]. Existing GLP-1RAs have been proven to be effective for the treatment of overweight and obesity. The main actions of GLP-1RAs are to suppress appetite by acting on the central nervous system and to delay gastric emptying[3]. INHBE’s novel mechanism of action differs from GLP-1RAs. INHBE is identified through genome-wide association studies. Populations with loss of function in INHBE are associated with favorable fat distribution and beneficial metabolic characteristics[4]. Targeted inhibition of INHBE might be more conducive for long-term weight management at the genetic level with precisely lower visceral fat and favorable metabolic profiles.CMS-D008 teams up with CMS-D005: highly effective weight loss plus long-term maintenance, building a more comprehensive weight-loss solutionCMS-D008 will synergize with CMS-D005, a self-developed innovative drug currently in clinical development. CMS-D008 reduces fat without sacrificing muscle mass by precisely inhibiting INHBE gene expression; while CMS-D005, as a GLP-1R/GCGR dual agonist, can effectively reduce liver fat while losing weight. The synergy between these two drugs will achieve highly effective weight loss benefits and long-term maintenance of results, jointly enhancing the Group’s R&D capabilities and product competitiveness in the field of obesity/metabolic treatment. Furthermore, leveraging the Group’s mature network resources in the field of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, the drug’s R&D and commercialization process will be accelerated, providing patients with more comprehensive and innovative treatment options.The Group is actively preparing to initiate relevant clinical trials and strives to launch the Product as soon as possible.About CMSCMS is a platform company linking pharmaceutical innovation and commercialization with strong product lifecycle management capability, dedicated to providing competitive products and services to meet unmet medical needs.CMS focuses on the global first-in-class (FIC) and best-in-class (BIC) innovative products, and efficiently promotes the clinical research, development and commercialization of innovative products, enabling the continuous transformation of scientific research into clinical practices to benefit patients.CMS deeply engages in several specialty therapeutic fields, and has developed proven commercialization capabilities, extensive networks and expert resources, resulting in leading academic and market positions for its major marketed products. CMS continues to promote the in-depth development in its advantageous specialty fields, strengthening the competitiveness of the cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic/ gastroenterology/ ophthalmology/ skin health businesses, bringing economies of scale in specialty fields. Among them, the skin health business (Dermavon) has become a leading enterprise in its field, and is proposed to be listed independently on the SEHK. Meanwhile, CMS continuously promotes the operation and development of its integrated R&D, manufacturing and commercialization chain in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, capturing growth opportunities in emerging markets to support the high-quality and sustainable development of the Group.Reference:1. Chinese Society of Endocrinology. Guideline for chronic weight management and clinical practice of anti-obesity medications(2024 version). Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2024,40(7):545-564.2. World Obesity Federation. World Obesity Atlas 2025. London: World Obesity Federation, 2025. https://data.worldobesity.org/publications/?cat=233. Zhikai Zheng, Yao Zong, Yiyang Ma, Yucheng Tian, Yidan Pang, Changqing Zhang, Junjie Gao. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor: mechanisms and advances in therapy. Sig Transduct Target Ther 9, 234 (2024). doi: 10.1038/s41392-024-01931-z4. Parsa Akbari, Olukayode A Sosina, Jonas Bovijn, et al. Multiancestry exome sequencing reveals INHBE mutations associated with favorable fat distribution and protection from diabetes. Nat Commun.2022 Aug 23;13(1):4844. doi: 10.1038/s41467-022-32398-7.CMS Disclaimer and Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release is not intended to promote any products to you and is not for advertising purposes. This press release does not recommend any drugs, medical devices and/or indications. If you want to know more about the diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases, please follow the opinions or guidance of your doctor or other medical and health professionals. 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深圳, 2026年3月5日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 康哲药业控股有限公司（“康哲药业”）欣然宣布，其自主研发的创新药INHBE小核酸药物CMS-D008注射液（“CMS-D008”）于2026年3月4日获得中国国家药品监督管理局（“NMPA”）签发的药物临床试验批准通知书。NMPA同意开展CMS-D008注射液用于超重或肥胖的临床试验。关于CMS-D008CMS-D008是一款皮下注射的siRNA药物，靶向抑制肝脏的抑制素亚基βE（INHBE）基因表达，下调INHBE编码蛋白激活素E（Activin E）水平，从而降低脂肪代谢通路Activin E-ALK7的活化，有效减少脂质堆积。临床前研究提示CMS-D008高效持续抑制INHBE表达，肥胖动物模型中，在不影响肌肉的情况下，获得明显的减重减脂效果，且安全性良好；显示减脂不减肌，长期高质量减重的良好前景。未来可开发治疗超重/肥胖，腹型肥胖以及相关代谢性疾病。减脂不减肌，超重/肥胖的潜在更优治疗方案超重或肥胖是一种脂肪组织过度积累或分布、功能异常的慢性、进行性、复发性疾病[1]。根据《2025年世界肥胖报告》，预测到2030年，全球超重和肥胖成年人的比例会上升到50%，将有近30亿成年人受到高体重指数（BMI）的影响，我国成人超重/肥胖人数将达到5.15亿[2]。现有的GLP-1RA类药物显示了很好的减重效果，该类药物主要通过作用于中枢神经系统抑制食欲，延缓胃排空来降低体重[3]，而INHBE不同于GLP-1类药物的作用机制，是从全基因组关联分析筛选获得，INHBE功能丧失的人群拥有良好的体脂分布和有利的代谢特征[4]，靶向抑制INHBE可以从基因水平精准减少内脏脂肪，改善代谢状态，更有利于长期体重管理。 CMS-D008携手CMS-D005：高效减重与长期维持联合发力，构建更全面减重方案CMS-D008将与正处于临床开发阶段的自研创新药CMS-D005形成协同，CMS-D008通过精准抑制INHBE基因表达，减脂不减肌；而CMS-D005作为GLP-1R/GCGR双重激动剂，可在减重同时，强效降低肝脏脂肪，二者协同实现高效的减重获益与长期的成果维持，共同增强康哲药业在肥胖/代谢治疗领域的研发实力与产品竞争力，并依托其在心血管代谢疾病领域成熟的网络资源，加速药物的研发与商业化进程，为患者提供更全面、创新的治疗方案。康哲药业正积极准备开展相关临床试验工作，力争该产品尽快上市。关于康哲药业康哲药业是一家链接医药创新与商业化，把控产品全生命周期管理的开放式平台型企业，致力于提供有竞争力的产品和服务，满足尚未满足的医疗需求。康哲药业专注于全球首创（FIC）及同类最优（BIC）的创新产品，并高效推进创新产品临床研究开发和商业化进程，赋能科研成果向诊疗实践的持续转化，造福患者。康哲药业聚焦专科领域，拥有被验证的商业化能力，广泛的渠道覆盖和多疾病领域专家资源，核心在售产品已获领先的学术与市场地位。康哲药业围绕优势专科领域不断纵深发展，以巩固心肾代谢/消化/眼科/皮肤健康业务竞争力，带来专科规模效率，其中皮肤健康业务（德镁医药）已成为其细分领域的龙头企业，并拟于联交所独立上市。同时，康哲药业持续推动研产销全产业链在东南亚及中东区域运营发展，以获取新兴市场的增量，助力集团实现高质量可持续发展。参考文献/资料1.中华医学会内分泌学分会. 肥胖患者的长期体重管理及药物临床应用指南(2024版).中华内分泌代谢杂志,2024,40(7):545-564.2.世界肥胖联盟. 《2025 年世界肥胖报告》[EB/OL]. 伦敦：世界肥胖联盟，2025. https://data.worldobesity.org/publications/?cat=233.Zhikai Zheng, Yao Zong, Yiyang Ma, Yucheng Tian, Yidan Pang, Changqing Zhang, Junjie Gao. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor: mechanisms and advances in therapy. Sig Transduct Target Ther 9, 234 (2024). doi: 10.1038/s41392-024-01931-z4.Parsa Akbari, Olukayode A Sosina, Jonas Bovijn, et al. Multiancestry exome sequencing reveals INHBE mutations associated with favorable fat distribution and protection from diabetes. Nat Commun.2022 Aug 23;13(1):4844. doi: 10.1038/s41467-022-32398-7.康哲药业免责与前瞻性声明本新闻无意向您做任何产品的推广，非广告用途。本新闻不对任何药品和-医疗器械和/或适应症作推荐。若您想了解具体疾病诊疗信息，请遵从医生或其他医疗卫生专业人士的意见或指导。医疗卫生专业人士作出的任何与治疗有关的决定应根据患者的具体情况并遵照药品说明书。由康哲药业编制的此新闻不构成购买或认购任何证券的任何要约或邀请，不形成任何合约或任何其他约束性承诺的依据或加以依赖。本新闻由康哲药业根据其认为可靠之资料及数据编制，但康哲药业并无进行任何说明或保证、明述或暗示，或其他表述，对本新闻内容的真实性、准确性、完整性、公平性及合理性不应加以依赖。本新闻中讨论的若干事宜可能包含涉及康哲药业的市场机会及业务前景的陈述，该等陈述分别或统称为前瞻性声明。该等前瞻性声明并非对未来表现的保证，存在已知及未知的风险、不明朗性及难以预知的假设。康哲药业并不采纳本新闻包含的第三方所做的任何前瞻性声明及预测，康哲药业对该等第三方声明及预测不承担责任。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com