IBI Announces 23-Fold Surge in Net Profit for FY2025

IBI Announces 23-Fold Surge in Net Profit for FY2025

HONG KONG, Jun 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - IBI Group Holdings Limited (“IBI” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock Code: 1547), a company focused on investments in the built environment, today announced its audited consolidated results for the year ended 31 March 2025 (“FY2025” or the “year under review”).FY2025 was marked by a challenging global economic environment, which placed significant pressure on the construction industry and resulted in highly competitive tendering conditions. At the same time, global trade tensions triggered unexpected volatility, prompting capital flows to shift towards Asia. This trend has begun to invigorate the Hong Kong market and may help to alleviate some of the pressure on Mainland China's manufacturing sector. Coupled with a strong rebound in inbound tourism and improving market sentiment, these developments have contributed to a more optimistic local outlook. The Group remains confident in Hong Kong’s economic prospects and, with its rigorous risk management, effective cost control, and strategic focus on emerging opportunities, is well positioned to navigate the evolving landscape and drive sustainable growth.During the year under review, the Group demonstrated remarkable resilience and delivered a solid financial performance. Profit attributable to the owners of the Company surged around 23.0 times to approximately HK$8.4 million (FY2024: approximately HK$0.4 million). This increase was mainly attributable to improvement in the Building Solutions segment, the recognition of the unrealised profit generated from financial assets at fair value, and the recognition of a significant fair value loss on investment property in the previous year. Basic and diluted earnings per share was HK1.0 cent (FY2024: HK0.0 cents). The Board has recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK0.5 cents for FY2025 (FY2024: HK0.5 cents).Mr. Neil Howard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IBI, said, “Despite the challenging global economic environment, the Group delivered a strong performance in FY2025, with profitability rising significantly. Furthermore, towards the end of the period, the Group successfully secured four large projects with a total value exceeding the entire turnover for FY2025. This notable result highlights the effectiveness of our strategic focus, the depth of our resilience, and our ability to adapt quickly to change. Looking ahead, we will continue to strengthen our business development, respond swiftly to market dynamics, and pursue continuous improvement to drive long-term value creation and deliver sustainable returns to our shareholders.”Business Review1.ContractingIBI provides world-class interior fitting-out and building refurbishment services in Hong Kong and Macau, predominantly acting as the main contractor for clients across many industry sectors. The construction industry remained under pressure for most of the year. Although the Group completed a higher number of projects compared to the previous period, many were smaller in scale, resulting in a decline in turnover. However, through strict cost control and proactive final accounting by the commercial team, the segment delivered a solid set of results despite the challenging environment. During the year under review, the Group recorded profit from contracting of approximately HK$7.4 million (FY2024: approximately HK$15.2 million), completed 12 projects, and was awarded 13 projects.Notably, during the latter part of the period, the Group secured four large projects with a total value exceeding the entire turnover for FY2025. In May 2025, IBI entered into a memorandum of understanding regarding a potential investment in the development of a new central business district covering around 318 hectares in Manila, the Philippines. Leveraging its expertise in construction and project management, the Group will serve as project advisor, overseeing the project and providing professional advice on construction, procurement, and progress. This collaboration supports the Group’s long-term strategy and, if realised, could diversify its income streams and support long-term growth. These projects will lay a strong foundation for FY2026.In Macau, IBI secured its first project since resuming operations. The Group is actively rebuilding relationships with previous clients and aggressively tendering for new projects.2.Building SolutionsThe Group’s subsidiary, Building Solutions Limited (“BSL”), which provides products and services that enhance the performance and well-being of the built environment in order to provide modern, healthy and high-performing spaces for occupants, recorded a significant and continued improvement in its performance. During the year under review, BSL recorded a segment profit of approximately HK$0.6 million (FY2024: segment loss approximately HK$0.3 million), with sales revenue increasing by 58.2% year on year. BSL achieved profitability during FY2025, marking a significant milestone for the start-up. With continued research and identification of new products, the Group believes that the division’s reputation for delivering high-quality building products and services will achieve further growth.3.Strategic InvestmentsThe Group’s strategic investment division was established to efficiently allocate capital into new market sectors and expand its presence in the built environment. During the year under review, the strategic investments division of the Group recorded a segment profit of approximately HK$0.9 million (FY2024: segment loss approximately HK$3.2 million), which was realised from an unrealised fair value gain on its investment in a large real estate investment trust, a Hong Kong-listed company that owns and manages a diversified and high-quality portfolio. Regarding the assets in Japan, specifically the plots of land in Kutchan, Hokkaido, the Group is continuing to analyse the optimum strategy for the site, and is considering expanding the project, as the analysis indicates that a larger-scale development could provide significant economies of scale and a far greater return on investment. Moving forward, the Group will continue to explore potential investment opportunities and looks forward to announcing further successes in this area.4.Property InvestmentsThe Group’s property investment subsidiary focuses on purchasing physical real estate to generate additional income and expand the Group’s geographical presence. The property investment division of the Group recorded a segment profit of approximately HK$2.5 million for FY2025 (FY2024: segment loss approximately HK$8.1 million), maintaining a steady performance and a 100% occupancy rate. During the year under review, the Group engaged a planning architect to survey the West Wing rooftop area and prepare an initial design for additional commercial space. The Group then held a pre-planning meeting with the local government planning office, which gave positive feedback and indicated that it would not object to the construction of an additional floor. This addition would create 2,500sq ft of tenantable space, which is expected to have a positive impact on the property’s valuation.About IBI Group Holdings Limited (stock code: 1547)IBI Group Holdings Limited is a publicly listed holding company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, focused on investments in the Built Environment. The Group’s investments whilst principally centering around the role of contracting, include businesses providing innovative, high quality manufacturing and supply solutions across a diverse range of the built environment. Our mission is to deliver premium products, services and customer experiences with a strong influence of innovation, sustainability and wellness. For more information, please refer to IBI’s website: https://ibighl.com/. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Wasion Wins Three Major Smart Power Meter Contracts In Emerging Overseas Markets, Total Contract Value Exceeds HK$940 million

Wasion Wins Three Major Smart Power Meter Contracts In Emerging Overseas Markets, Total Contract Value Exceeds HK$940 million

HONG KONG, Jun 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Wasion Holdings Limited (the “Company”, “Wasion” or the “Group”; stock code: 3393.HK), China’s leading provider of energy measurement equipment and energy-saving solutions, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, WASION, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. (‘‘Wasion Mexico’’), secured a smart meter tender contract from the Federal Electricity Commission of Mexico (“CFE”) on 26 June 2025, with a contract value of over MXN627.39 million (equivalent to over RMB238.41 million or HK$263.50 million). In addition, Wasion Mexico had entered into a smart meter supply agreement with CFE earlier on 25 March 2025, valued at over MXN1,452.93 million (equivalent to over RMB552.11 million or HK$610.23 million).CFE, a state-owned entity established by the Mexican government, is the dominant player in the electric power industry in Mexico and serves approximately 50 million customers. As of 2025, the Group has successfully won cumulative smart meter contracts from CFE exceeding MXN2,080.32 million (equivalent to over RMB790.52 million or HK$873.73 million). This achievement demonstrates Wasion Mexico’s leading brand position in the local market.Additionally, Wasion Group (Tanzania) Limited, a Tanzania-based subsidiary of the Company, also won a tender contract for smart meters from Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (“Tanesco”) on 10 June 2025, with a contract sum of approximately RMB61 million (approximately HK$66.65 million). Tanesco is the only state-owned power company in Tanzania serving approximately 15 million users. The Group’s successful acquisition of three major smart power meter contracts in key emerging markets has significantly strengthened its brand internationalization and demonstrated the high level of trust and recognition its products enjoy among overseas customers.Mr. Ji Wei, Chairman of the Group, said: “CFE has a vast power generation capacity and owns the entire transmission and distribution system in Mexico. It is also the sole operator of the national power grid, providing integrated generation, transmission, and distribution services. We are honored that Wasion Mexico has been recognized as both a trusted supplier to CFE and a leading brand in Mexico's power meter industry. Meanwhile, Tanzania will continue to serve as the Group’s business hub in East Africa, from which the Group plans to further expand its presence into Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique, and other neighboring countries. Looking ahead, the Group aims to maintain steady orders for power meters in Africa while actively developing new projects, including energy storage. These successful bids reflect the Group's rapid overseas growth and continued strong performance in emerging markets such as Latin America, Africa, and Central Asia. With production and R&D centers in Mexico and Tanzania, the Group is committed to expanding market share in key overseasmarkets, enhancing local competitiveness to radiate influence surrounding regions, deeply addressing existing customer needs, improving product quality and service standards, and proactively pursuing new international opportunities.”About Wasion Holdings LimitedWasion Holdings is the leading provider of energy measurement equipment and energy-saving solutions in the PRC. Its products and services include Power Advanced Metering Infrastructure (Power AMI), Communication and Fluid Advanced Metering Infrastructure (Communication and Fluid AMI), Advanced Distribution Operations (ADO), Smart Distribution Solutions (SDS), Smart Distribution Devices (SDD), and Energy Efficiency Solutions (EES). The Group’s current clients include power grid companies, water, gas and heat providers, and other major industrial and commercial users. Its products have major market share in the PRC and are exported worldwide to Asia, Africa, Europe and the United States. Its research center and laboratory have been certified as national grade and meet international standards. Wasion’s R&D capabilities in smart metering and energy-saving solutions are renowned within the industry.For more information, please visit:http://ir.wasion.com/tc/index.php Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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AEON Credit Reported Rebound Growth in 1QFY2025/26, Net Profit Up 31.3% to HK$109.3 million

AEON Credit Reported Rebound Growth in 1QFY2025/26, Net Profit Up 31.3% to HK$109.3 million

HONG KONG, Jun 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (“AEON Credit” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 00900) today announced its results for the three months ended 31st May 2025 (“1QFY2025/26” or the “Reporting Period”).During the Reporting Period, the Group’s revenue increased by 3.7% year-on-year to HK$442.2 million, primarily driven by higher interest income. This resulted from steady growth in revolving credit card and personal loan receivables balances, coupled with interest rate increases for loan products under the risk-based pricing mechanism.Operating profit before impairment losses and impairment allowances rose 8.7% to HK$229.7 million, with the cost-to-income ratio decreasing to 44.6% from 47.3% in the first quarter of the previous year (“1QFY2024/25” or the “Previous Period”). Driven by the improved operating efficiency, a decrease in average funding cost and reduced impairment losses and allowances, the Group’s profit after tax increased by 31.3% to HK$109.3 million (1QFY2024/25: HK$83.3 million), with earnings per share increasing to 26.11 HK cents for the Reporting Period (1QFY2024/25: 19.88 HK cents).Amidst the challenging market environment, the Group strengthened its credit assessment model to control credit exposure for higher-risk advances and receivables, adapting its credit risk management mechanism to offer prompt debt payment solutions and mitigate the likelihood of credit impairment. Meanwhile, targeted marketing and digital advertising campaigns across diverse media networks successfully stimulated spending, sustaining sales growth momentum for credit cards, which mitigated the drop in personal loan sales due to prudent credit assessment, with total sales in 1QFY2025/26 maintained at the same level as 1QFY2024/25, and the gross advances and receivables balance decreasing marginally by 1.2% from the end of February 2025.Looking ahead, the Group will carefully evaluate market conditions and consumer behaviour, emphasising both mobile application and traditional marketing channels to promote credit cards, personal loans, and other products, and further invest in developing virtual card functionalities. The “AEON HK” mobile application (the “Mobile App”), equipped with advanced credit assessment and drawdown capabilities, will serve as the primary channel for new customer acquisition of credit card and personal loan services. Ongoing application updates will further enhance cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and the online customer experience. Data analytics tools will be continuously refined to improve the effectiveness of marketing, credit assessment, and credit management activities.The Group remains committed to integrating sustainability into its operations, promoting sustainable and digitalised products and services, including forthcoming loan products supporting customers’ transition to a low-carbon lifestyle. Regarding operational digitalisation, the Group has completed enhancements to its call center platform for improved customer interaction and is expanding paperless loan drawdowns across its branch network.In addition, the Group is developing a new rewards platform, which will maximise benefits for AEON Group customers in Hong Kong and provide a more convenient premium point and e-coupon redemption experience.Mr. Wei Aiguo, Managing Director of AEON Credit, said, “We are pleased to report a strong start to the financial year, with significant profit growth achieved in the first quarter despite a persistently challenging market environment. This year holds special significance as AEON Credit celebrates its 35th anniversary in the Hong Kong market. To commemorate this milestone, a series of marketing programs will be launched this year. As we move forward, the Group remains committed to providing exceptional, customer-centric credit card services and expanding its customer base through innovative and customised products. With the Group’s strong liquidity position, robust balance sheet, and proven management capabilities, we are well-positioned to capitalise on opportunities in the recovering market and achieve rebound growth throughout the remainder of the year.”About AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (Stock Code: 00900)AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited, a subsidiary of AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (TSE: 8570) and a member of the AEON Group, was set up in 1987 and listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1995. The Group is principally engaged in the finance business, which includes the issuance of credit cards, personal loan financing, card payment processing services and insurance intermediary business in Hong Kong, and microfinance business in Mainland China.For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.aeon.com.hk. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Regina Miracle FY25 Net Profit Up by 28.4% to HK$180 Million

Regina Miracle FY25 Net Profit Up by 28.4% to HK$180 Million

HONG KONG, Jun 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Regina Miracle International (Holdings) Limited (“Regina Miracle” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (HKEX: 2199), a leading global intimate wear company boasting an innovative design manufacturer (“IDM”) business model, has announced its annual results for the twelve months ended 31 March 2025 (“Fiscal 2025” or the “Year”).The Group’s results for Fiscal 2025 stabilized after bottoming out. Its revenue increased by 11.7% year-on-year to approximately HK$7,840.0 million (Fiscal 2024: HK$7,016.8 million), despite the dual challenges posed by macroeconomic volatility and uneven recovery in end-consumer demand. Gross profit increased by 15.7% to approximately HK$1,832.6 million, with gross profit margin rising by 0.8 percentage point to 23.4% (Fiscal 2024: HK$1,583.6 million and 22.6%, respectively). Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased by 4.5% to approximately HK$1,057.8 million, and the EBITDA margin was 13.5% (Fiscal 2024: HK$1,012.0 million and 14.4%, respectively). The Group recorded net profit of approximately HK$183.9 million for the Year, representing a year-on-year increase of 28.4%, with net profit margin rising by 0.3 percentage point to 2.3% (Fiscal 2024: HK$143.2 million and 2.0%, respectively). Basic earnings per share attributable to the owners of the Company was HK15.0 cents (Fiscal 2024: HK 11.7 cents). Excluding restructuring costs, adjusted EBITDA increased by 7.7% to approximately HK$1,276.3 million, and the adjusted EBITDA margin was 16.3% (Fiscal 2024: HK$1,185.3 million and 16.9%, respectively). Adjusted net profit for the Year increased by 27.1% to approximately HK$402.4 million, with the adjusted net profit margin rising by 0.6 percentage point to 5.1% (Fiscal 2024: HK$316.5 million and 4.5%, respectively).During the Year, the Group maintained a solid financial position, with net current assets of approximately HK$1,566.6 million (Fiscal 2024: HK$1,489.8 million). As at 31 March 2025, total undrawn banking facilities amounted to approximately HK$3,810.2 million (31 March 2024: HK$3,480.5 million). To share the positive results with shareholders, the Board has resolved to recommend a final dividend of HK4.3 cents per share for Fiscal 2025 (Fiscal 2024: HK2.2 cents per share). Together with the interim dividend of HK2.5 cents per share, this makes a total dividend of HK6.8 cents, which is in line with the Group’s dividend policy of distributing no less than 30% of its net profit for the financial year.Mr. YY Hung, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Regina Miracle, said, “We are pleased to report that Regina Miracle achieved low double-digit growth in Fiscal 2025, sustaining its recovery trend despite global macroeconomic challenges. This resilience was ensured by our IDM business model. In a market increasingly characterized by efficiency-driven supply chain agility and value creation focused on differentiated technological barriers, the Group remains committed to its strategy of ‘prioritizing and strengthening core segments’, while flexibly responding to industry adjustments. By leveraging our production capacity in China on domestic demand and utilizing our capacity in Vietnam to serve global markets, we strengthened our ability to seize opportunities from the dual circulation strategy, while bolstering technical reserves to support rapid response to the needs of our brand partners. At the same time, we continued to build product advantages through breakthroughs in craftsmanship innovation, fostering deep synergies with major brand partners. This dual-track strategy of efficiency enhancement and innovation strengthened the Group’s foundation during market headwinds and ensured it is well positioned for future growth.”Business ReviewFosters synergistic development of “Better & Best” products with moderate expansion in intimate wear segmentThis business segment contributed revenue of approximately HK$4,243.4 million during Fiscal 2025, representing a moderate year-on-year increase of 3.0%. Accounting for 54.2 % of the Group’s total revenue, it remained its main source of revenue. The segment’s gross profit increased by 7.2% to approximately HK$1,047.2 million, with gross profit margin rising by 1.0 percentage point to 24.7%. During the Year, the Group continued to optimize its brand partner portfolio by focusing on the “Better & Best” product positioning and strengthening innovative synergies with quality brand partners. As a result, orders from key brand partners for innovative products developed by the Group increased significantly, partially offsetting the fluctuations in orders from a few brand partners due to adjustments in their market strategies.Global sports craze and innovative patented bonding craftsmanship drive robust growth in sports products segmentThis business segment generated revenue of approximately HK$2,934.1 million during the Year, representing a significant year-on-year increase of 26.9% and accounting for 37.4% of the Group’s total revenue. Segmental gross profit was approximately HK$652.8 million, with a gross profit margin of 22.3%. The growing popularity of sports activities around the world, sparked by international sporting events, boosted orders for sports products. In particular, the sports bra segment achieved double-digit growth. In addition, the Group’s differentiated functional apparel products, developed using its proprietary patented bonding (“Bonding”) craftsmanship, recorded strong revenue growth during the Year and became the core growth engine of the sports products segment.Dual-base operations in China and Vietnam and smart transformation boost efficiencyThe Group continued to advance its smart transformation through key initiatives such as structure verticalization, management intellectualization, equipment automation, and supply chain localization to improve production efficiency and precision in cost control. The relocation of the Shenzhen production base to Zhaoqing was completed in October 2024. Meanwhile, the relocation of the R&D department is progressing according to schedule, further strengthening the technological synergy between local innovation and production.In Fiscal 2025, the contribution of the Vietnam production base to the Group’s total revenue reached 85%. As of 31 March 2025, the Group employed approximately 31,900 people in Vietnam and approximately 4,900 people in Mainland China. In the long term, the Group will continue to leverage its Vietnam production base to meet the demands of its international brand partners in the global market, while supporting the “China for China” strategies of its brand partners with the Zhaoqing production base. This dual-track approach is expected to establish a flexible and efficient R&D and production model that caters for brand partners’ need for speed to market.VS China’s localization strategy proved effective, with e-commerce channel driving double-digit growth for the IDM businessVS China’s revenue for the Group’s Fiscal 2025 amounted to approximately HK$1,965.7, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.4%. Net profit amounted to approximately HK$85.6 million, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately HK$0.2 million. During Fiscal 2025, VS China strengthened its differentiated positioning and localized innovation advantages to precisely cater for the needs of local customers. Its core product lines performed particularly well in e-commerce channels, which led to a double-digit year-on-year growth in the Group’s related IDM business.Driving Development Through Innovation, Cost Optimization, Efficiency Enhancement, and a Diversified and Balanced Market Layout to Strengthen Risks ResilienceIn Fiscal 2026, the global market faces significantly greater uncertainty due to the impact of trade wars, with the gloomy outlook for the consumer market leading to more conservative order placements from brand partners. Meanwhile, amid intensifying competition in the supply chain, product differentiation has become key for supply chain enterprises and brands to stand out from their peers. Over the years, Regina Miracle has consistently invested in R&D innovation and established competitive advantages through differentiated technological craftsmanship and products, while improving its production efficiency and flexibility through automation, standardization and digitalization. These efforts have enabled the Group to maintain a leading position in the face of the challenging market environment.Commitment to “cost optimization and control, efficiency-driven transformation, and debt reduction” to enhance profitabilityThe Group is implementing cost optimization and efficiency enhancement measures that cover a range of aspects, from R&D and production to operations, aiming to improve organizational effectiveness and strengthen efficiency awareness among all staff to enhance the Group’s profitability. For the incremental cash flow generated by future business optimization, the Group will prioritize achieving the medium-term goal of reducing the debt ratio after rewarding shareholders, so as to enhance the capital structure. This is expected to strengthen the Group's financial resilience while balancing shareholder value and long-term business development.Leveraging leading Bonding craftsmanship to drive continuous innovative product launches and gradually increase economies of scaleDrawing on its insights into market trends, the Group has identified innovative product breakthroughs as the core engine for driving future growth. It is committed to developing high value-added products with distinctively differentiated advantages, aiming to stand out from homogeneous competition and enhance its market dominance through value creation. To this end, the Group will fully leverage its leading advantage in Bonding craftsmanship and replicate its previous success in expanding from intimate wear into the sports product segment to make further inroads into the apparel business. The innovative Bonding apparel series developed by the Group has become a flagship development project advanced in collaboration with major sports brand partners, demonstrating enormous market potential. It is poised to become a key driver of the Group’s sustained business growth, further promoting the realization of its overall economies of scale.Deepen upstream collaboration and expand market footprintIn the face of macroeconomic challenges such as trade wars, the Group will continue to deepen collaboration with strategic supply chain partners while actively introducing new, distinctive suppliers to bolster its supply chain network. In terms of geographic market layout, the Group will strive to strengthen its foothold in established markets while accelerating market diversification, with a focus on building partnerships in regions including China, Europe, and Japan. This strategy will achieve a balanced multi-regional layout and enhance the Group’s risk resilience and sustainability potential.Dedication to fulfilling environmental and social responsibilities, joining hands with stakeholders to build a sustainable futureThe Group firmly believes that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are critical to its long-term development. By prioritizing the four key areas of carbon reduction, waste management, sustainable innovation, and people and community, the Group is comprehensively fulfilling its environmental and social responsibilities. Based on its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Group is committed to advancing its carbon reduction and energy conservation goals in its operations. During the Year, the Group launched the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and conducted a group-wide carbon audit to prepare for setting targets in alignment with the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal under the Paris Agreement. The Group plans to finalize its science-based decarbonization targets within the next one to two years and develop a roadmap and strategy for achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.Mr. Hung concluded, “Looking ahead to Fiscal 2026, Regina Miracle will continue to focus on core technological innovation and differentiated product categories expansion, while deepening synergistic collaboration with brand partners. Ensuring strict adherence to prudent financial management principles, the Group will rigorously implement cost optimization and efficiency enhancement measures and allocate capital selectively to optimize operational management and internal control mechanisms. The Group will comprehensively advance strategic transformation centered on efficiency-driven initiatives, prioritizing human resource development. The Group aims to strengthen its financial performance by enhancing organizational effectiveness and resource allocation efficiency. It will proactively mitigate market volatility and address environmental challenges through its multi-regional presence across China and Vietnam and its industry chain collaboration. Building on this foundation, we will expand our business scale in a considered manner and continuously consolidate our developmental foundations, while remaining committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders.”About Regina Miracle International (Holdings) LimitedFounded in Hong Kong in 1998, Regina Miracle International (Holdings) Limited is a global leader in the intimate wear manufacturing industry. By adopting an innovative design manufacturer (“IDM”) business model and building on a diverse technology matrix with three core technologies: computer aided mold design and production, 3D compression molding, and seamless bonding, Regina Miracle is able to develop and produce market-leading products for its long-standing world-renowned brand partners which cover various key sectors comprising intimate wear (including bras, panties, shapewear), bra pads and other accessory products, sports products (including sports bras, functional sports apparel), and consumer electronics components, and facilitate cross-sector and cross-category applications. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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IBI公布2025财年净利润大幅增长23倍 在充满挑战的环境中实现强劲业绩

IBI公布2025财年净利润大幅增长23倍 在充满挑战的环境中实现强劲业绩

香港,2025年6月26日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - IBI Group Holdings Limited("IBI"或"公司"及其附属公司统称为"集团";股份代号:1547)为一家专注于建筑环境方面投资的公司,今日公布其截至2025年3月31日止年度("2025财年"或"回顾年内")之经审核综合业绩。2025财年,全球经济环境充满挑战,为建造业带来巨大压力,投标情况亦变得极为激烈。同时,全球贸易紧张局势引发市场意想不到的波动,促使资金流向亚洲。这趋势开始为香港市场注入动力,并有望舒缓中国内地制造业所承受的部分压力。此外,随着访港旅游强劲反弹及市场气氛改善,这些发展态势使本港前景愈发乐观。集团对香港的经济前景抱有信心,凭借严谨的风险管理、有效的成本控制及对新机遇的策略性把握,集团将能应对不断变化的环境,并推动可持续增长。回顾年内,集团展现出非凡韧性,并实现稳健的财务表现。公司拥有人应占溢利飙升约23.0倍至约8.4百万港元(2024财年:约0.4百万港元),增长主要由于Building Solutions分部有所改善、确认按公平值计算的金融资产产生的未变现溢利,以及确认上年度投资物业的重大公平值亏损。每股基本及摊薄盈利为1.0港仙(2024财年:0.0港仙)。董事会建议派发截至2025财年之末期股息每股0.5港仙(2024财年:0.5港仙)。IBI主席兼行政总裁Neil Howard先生表示:"尽管全球经济环境充满挑战,集团于2025财年仍实现强劲表现,盈利能力显著提升。在回顾年内后期,集团更成功获得总价值超过2025财年的总营业额的四个大型项目。卓越的表现充分印证我们策略部署的成效、强大的韧性,以及快速应变的能力。展望未来,我们将继续加强业务发展,灵活应对市场变化,不断求进,以为股东创造长期价值及可持续的回报。"业务回顾1.承建IBI在香港及澳门提供世界级的室内装修及楼宇翻新服务,主要为不同行业的客户担任总承建商。建筑业在回顾年内大部份时间持续受压,尽管集团完成的项目数量较去年同期有所增加,但其中多个项目规模较小,营业额因而下降。然而,凭借集团的商务团队严格控制成本及积极进行结算工作,承建分部在充满挑战的环境下仍能实现稳健业绩。回顾年内,集团录得来自承建的溢利约7.4百万港元(2024财年:约15.2百万港元),完成12个项目,获授13个新项目。值得留意的是,于回顾年内后期,集团获得总值超过2025财年整年营业额的四个大型项目。2025年5月,IBI就一项潜在投资订立谅解备忘录,以开发一个位于菲律宾马尼拉市约318公顷的新中央商业区。凭借在建筑及项目管理方面的专业知识,集团将担任项目顾问,监督项目,并就建设、采购及项目进展提供专业意见。此合作符合集团的长远策略,倘若项目落实,将拓阔集团的收入来源,并推动其长远增长。这些项目将为2026财年奠定坚实基础。在澳门,IBI获得重新开展业务后的首个项目。集团正与以往的客户重建关系,并积极参与新项目的投标。2.Building Solutions集团的附属公司Building Solutions Limited("BSL")提供可提升建筑环境表现及福祉的产品及服务,以为用者提供现代化、健康及高性能的空间。BSL的业绩持续显著改善,于回顾年内录得分部溢利约0.6百万港元(2024财年:分部亏损约0.3百万港元),销售收益同比增长58.2%。BSL于2025财年录得盈利,标志此初创业务实现重大里程碑,透过持续研究及发掘新产品,集团相信此分部在提供优质建筑产品及服务的声誉将能进一步提升。3.策略投资集团成立策略投资分部旨在将资金有效分配至新的市场领域,并扩大集团于建筑环境领域的影响力。回顾年内,集团的策略投资分部录得分部溢利约为0.9百万港元(2024财年:分部亏损约3.2百万港元)。该分部溢利是由于集团于大型房地产投资信托基金的投资出现未实现公平值收益而实现,该香港上市公司拥有及管理多元化及优质的投资组合。就集团的日本资产而言,即位于北海道俱知安町的地块,集团正持续对该地块进行分析并制定最佳战略。分析显示更大规模的开发可带来显著的经济效益及更高的投资回报,因此集团正考虑扩大此项目。展望未来,集团将继续发掘潜在的投资机会,并期待于该领域公布更多佳绩。4.投资物业集团的物业投资附属公司专注于收购实体房地产,以为集团带来额外收入,并扩大其地域覆盖范围。集团的物业投资部于2025财年录得分部溢利约为2.5百万港元(2024财年:分部亏损约8.1百万港元),保持稳健业绩并维持百分之百的出租率。回顾年内,集团委聘规划建筑师对西翼屋顶区域进行勘测,并为额外的商业空间进行初步设计。随后,集团与当地政府规划办公室举行了规划前会议。规划办公室给予了积极反馈,并表示不反对增建一层。此次增建将创造2,500平方英呎的可租用空间,预期将对该物业的估值产生正面影响。关于IBI Group Holdings Limited(股份代号︰1547)IBI Group Holdings Limited 为香港主板上市控股公司,专注于建筑环境方面的投资。集团的投资以承建为核心,同时涵盖多个业务范畴,提供建筑环境多个领域的创新、优质制造及供应解决方案。集团的使命是通过创新、可持续发展及健康的理念,提供卓越的产品、服务和客户体验。有关IBI的详情,请浏览网站:https://ibighl.com/. Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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威胜控股集团成功于海外新兴市场夺得三项大型智能电表合约 总价值逾9.4亿港元

威胜控股集团成功于海外新兴市场夺得三项大型智能电表合约 总价值逾9.4亿港元

香港,2025年6月26日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中国领先的能源计量及能效管理专家,威胜控股有限公司(简称"公司"或"威胜控股"或本"集团",股份编号:3393.HK)欣然宣布,旗下于墨西哥成立的全资附属公司WASION, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.("威胜墨西哥")成功于2025年6月26日中标墨西哥联邦电力委员会("CFE")之智能电表合约,价值逾6.27亿墨西哥披索(折合逾人民币2.38亿元或2.64亿港元)。此外,威胜墨西哥亦早于2025年3月25日夺得CFE价值逾14.53亿墨西哥披索之智能电表供货协议(折合逾人民币5.52亿元或6.1亿港元)。CFE为墨西哥的电力工业主导者,由墨西哥政府建立和拥有,为约5,000万用户提供服务。威胜墨西哥成功于2025年内两次夺得CFE智能电表招标合约及订立供货协议,累计合约价值逾20.8亿墨西哥披索(折合逾人民币7.91亿元或8.74亿港元,充份体现了威胜墨西哥于当地市场的领先品牌地位。同时,威胜控股旗下于坦桑尼亚成立的附属公司Wasion Group (Tanzania) Limited亦于2025年6月10日中标坦桑尼亚电力供应有限公司("Tanesco")之智能电表合约,价值约人民币6,100万元(折合约6,665万港元)。Tanesco为坦桑尼亚境内唯一的国有电力公司,覆盖约1,500万名用户。集团成功于海外的主要新兴市场取得以上三项大型智能电表合约,进一步提升了集团品牌的国际化程度,亦展现了海外重点市场的客户对集团产品的高度认可。集团主席吉为先生表示:"CFE于墨西哥拥有庞大的发电量和全部的输配电系统,是墨西哥国家电网唯一运营商,为其国家提供发输配电一体化服务。因此,我们很荣幸威胜墨西哥成为CFE可信赖的供货商,并成为墨西哥电表领域的领先品牌。而坦桑尼亚将会是集团在东非市场的业务中心,并在未来进一步将业务辐射至乌干达、肯尼亚和莫桑比克等国家。集团期待在非洲市场持续获得稳定的电表采购订单的同时,亦能积极开展储能等新项目的进一步开拓工作。是次中标充份反映本集团海外业务高速成长,在拉丁美洲、非洲及亚洲中部等新兴市场持续取得理想发展。目前,本集团于墨西哥和坦桑尼亚均拥有研发中心及生产厂房,集团将继续坚定拓展海外重点市场的市场份额,增强当地的竞争能力并辐射周边市场,深度挖掘并满足已有市场的客户需求,提高产品质量及服务水平,进取开拓海外市场新机遇。"关于威胜控股有限公司集团是中国领先的能源计量及能效管理专家,产品与服务包括电智能计量解决方案(Power AMI)、通讯及流体计量解决方案(Communication & Fluid AMI)、智能配用电系统及解决方案(ADO)、智能配用电解决方案(SDS)、智能配用电装置(SDD)及能效解决方案(EES)。集团当前客户包括电网公司、水务、燃气及热力等公用事业及大型工商业客户,集团主导产品在国内市场占有重要份额,并出口至亚洲、非洲及欧美等全球多个国家。集团拥有中国首家节能环保领域工程研究中心等两个国家级研究中心、国际标准认证的实验室,特别在智能计量与能效管理领域,研发实力行业首屈一指。如欲了解更多,可浏览:http://ir.wasion.com/tc/index.php Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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AEON信贷财务于二零二五/二六财年第一季度录得反弹增长 纯利增31.3%至1.093亿港元

AEON信贷财务于二零二五/二六财年第一季度录得反弹增长 纯利增31.3%至1.093亿港元

香港,2025年6月26日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - AEON信贷财务(亚洲)有限公司("AEON信贷财务"或"集团";股份代号:00900)今天公布截至二零二五年五月三十一日止三个月之业绩("二零二五/二六财年第一季度"或"报告期间")。于报告期间,集团的收入按年增长3.7%至442,200,000港元,主要由利息收入增加所带动。这得益于循环信用卡及私人贷款应收款项余额的稳定增长、以及风险定价机制下贷款产品利率的上调。扣除减值亏损及减值准备前的营运溢利上升8.7%至229,700,000港元,支出对收入比率由去年第一季度("二零二四/二五财年第一季度"或"去年同期")的47.3%下降至44.6%。受惠于营运效益提升、平均融资成本的下降及减值亏损及准备减少,集团的除税后溢利增长31.3%至109,300,000港元(二零二四/二五财年第一季度:83,300,000港元),报告期间的每股盈余增至26.11港仙(二零二四/二五财年第一季度:19.88港仙)。面对充满挑战的市场环境,集团强化了信贷评估模型,以控制高风险客户贷款及应收款项的信贷风险,并调整了其信贷风险管理机制,以提供及时的债务偿还解决方案,并降低信用资产减值的可能性。同时,集团透过不同媒体网络开展的针对性营销及数码广告活动成功刺激消费,令信用卡销售维持增长势头,抵销了私人贷款销售因审慎信贷评估而产生的跌幅,二零二五/二六财年第一季度总销售与去年同期维持于同一水平,而客户贷款及应收款项总额较二零二五年二月底轻微下降1.2%。展望未来,集团将谨慎评估市场状况和消费者行为,重点利用手机应用程式和传统营销渠道推广信用卡、私人贷款及其他产品,并进一步投资开发虚拟卡功能。配备先进信用评估和提款功能的「AEON HK」手机应用程式("手机应用程式")将成为吸引新客户使用信用卡和私人贷款服务的主要渠道。持续更新的应用程式将进一步增强网络安全、防范欺诈和提升线上客户体验。集团将持续改进数据分析工具,以提高营销、信用评估和信用管理活动的有效性。集团将继续致力于将可持续发展融入其营运,推广可持续和数码化的产品和服务,包括即将推出的贷款产品,以支持客户转向低碳生活方式。在营运数码化方面,集团已完成优化客服中心平台,以改善客户互动,并正在其分行网络推广无纸化贷款提取服务。此外,集团正在开发一个全新的奖励平台,该平台将充分提升AEON集团香港客户的利益,提供更便利的优质积分和电子优惠券兑换体验。AEON信贷财务董事总经理魏爱国先生表示: "尽管市场环境持续充满挑战,集团在第一季度实现了显著的盈利增长,为本财政年度奠定良好开端,对此我们深感欣慰。今年对AEON信贷财务迎来在香港市场服务的三十五周年,别具意义。为庆祝此里程碑,我们将于年内推出一系列市场推广计划。展望未来,集团将持续致力于提供卓越、以客户为中心的信用卡服务,并透过创新及客制化的产品拓展客户群。凭借集团强劲的流动性、稳健的资产负债表和卓越的管理能力,我们已准备就绪,抓紧市场复苏的机遇,在今年余下时间实现反弹式增长。"关于AEON信贷财务(亚洲)有限公司(股份代号:00900)AEON信贷财务(亚洲)有限公司为AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd.之附属公司(东京证券交易所编号:8570)及AEON集团旗下公司,成立于1987年,并于1990年注册成为香港有限公司,及后于1995年在香港联合交易所有限公司主板上市。集团主要从事金融业务,包括香港信用卡签发、私人贷款、信用卡付款处理服务、保险中介业务,以及中国内地小额金融业务。详情请浏览公司网址:www.aeon.com.hk。新闻垂询纵横财经公关顾问有限公司李惠儿 / 张嘉璐 / 张雅雪 / 卢嘉敏电话:(852) 2864 4834 / 2114 2200 / 2114 4900 / 2864 4873电邮:sprg_acsa@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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维珍妮25财年纯利增28.4%至1.8亿港元 末期息每股4.3港仙

维珍妮25财年纯利增28.4%至1.8亿港元 末期息每股4.3港仙

香港,2025年6月26日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球领先的贴身内衣创新设计制造商(Innovative Design Manufacturer,"IDM")维珍妮国际(控股)有限公司("维珍妮"或"公司",连同其附属公司,统称"集团")(股份代号:2199)公布截至2025年3月31日止年度("2025财年"或"年内")全年业绩。集团业绩已于上一财年筑底企稳。面对2025财年宏观经济波动与终端消费复苏不均的双重挑战,集团仍逆势推动收入按年增加11.7%至约港币7,840.0百万元(2024财年:港币7,016.8百万元)。毛利增加15.7%至约港币1,832.6百万元,毛利率上升0.8个百份点至23.4%(2024财年:分别为港币1,583.6百万元及22.6%)。息税折旧及摊销前利润(EBITDA)增加4.5%至约港币1,057.8百万元,EBITDA率为13.5%(2024财年:分别为港币1,012.0百万元及14.4%)。集团年内录得纯利约港币183.9百万元,按年增加28.4%,纯利率亦上升0.3个百份点至2.3%(2024 财年:分别为港币143.2百万元及2.0%)。公司拥有人应占每股基本盈利为15.0港仙(2024财年:11.7港仙)。撇除重组成本,经调整EBITDA增加7.7%至约港币1,276.3百万元,经调整EBITDA率为16.3%(2024财年:分别为港币1,185.3百万元及16.9%)。年内经调整纯利增加27.1%至约港币402.4百万元,经调整纯利率则上升0.6个百份点至5.1%(2024财年:分别为港币316.5百万元及4.5%)。集团财务状况稳健,年内流动资产净值为约港币1,566.6百万元(2024财年:港币1,489.8百万元)。于2025年3月31日,未提取银行融资总额为约港币3,810.2百万元(2024年3月31日:港币3,480.5百万元)。为与股东分享成果,董事会议决建议就2025财年宣派末期股息每股4.3港仙(2024财年:每股2.2 港仙),连同中期股息每股2.5港仙,总股息为6.8港仙,以贯彻集团分派财政年度纯利不少于30%的股息政策。维珍妮主席、首席执行官兼执行董事洪游奕先生表示:"我们乐见维珍妮于2025财年,在全球宏观经济挑战下,透过IDM业务模式维持韧性,延续收入的修复趋势,录得低双位数增长。面对市场竞争转向以敏捷供应为核心的效率驱动及差异化技术壁垒为核心的价值创造竞逐,本集团坚守『专注本行,强化主业』策略,灵活应对行业调整。我们一方面透过中国产能聚焦内需市场、越南产能覆盖全球市场的布局,巩固把握内外循环机遇的能力,并强化技术储备以快速响应品牌伙伴需求;另一方面,持续以创新工艺突破构建产品优势,与各大品牌伙伴形成深度协同。此效率提升与创新驱动的双轨策略,令集团在逆势中稳守根基,并为未来发展奠定稳固的基础。"业务回顾实现中高端产品协同发展,贴身内衣业务分部收入温和上升此业务分部于年内贡献约港币4,243.4百万元的收入,按年温和上升3.0%,占集团总收入54.2%,为主要收入来源。分部毛利上升7.2%至约港币1,047.2百万元,毛利率上升1.0个百分点至24.7%。集团年内继续优化品牌伙伴组合,聚焦"Better & Best"产品定位,并持续深化与优质品牌伙伴的创新协同。得益于此,集团为核心品牌伙伴创新研发的产品订单显著增加,在一定程度上抵消了因少量品牌伙伴调整市场策略而导致的订单波动。全球运动热潮助力,专利Bonding工艺创新促运动产品分部收入强劲增长此业务分部于年内贡献收入约港币2,934.1百万元,按年大幅上升26.9%,占集团总收入37.4%。分部毛利为约港币652.8百万元,毛利率则为22.3%。全球运动热潮在国际赛事带动下持续升温,推动运动产品订单增加,其中运动胸围业务实现双位数增长。此外,集团利用独有的专利贴合("Bonding")工艺技术所发展的差异化功能性服装产品于年内录得强劲的收入增长,成为驱动运动产品板块增长的核心引擎。中国、越南基地双轨并行,智能化转型提升效益集团持续推进智能化转型,透过架构垂直化、管理智能化、设备自动化以及供应链本地化等关键措施,提升生产效率与成本管控精度。中国内地的生产基地方面,深圳厂房已于2024年10月全面搬迁至肇庆基地。此外,研发部门迁移计划亦按既定节点推进,此举将进一步强化本地创新与生产之间的技术联动。2025财年越南基地的总产值占集团总收入的比例为85%。截至2025年3月31日,越南共约有31,900名雇员;而中国内地则约有4,900名雇员。长远而言,集团将继续依托越南厂房满足国际品牌伙伴在全球市场的需求,同时利用肇庆厂房配合品牌伙伴"China for China"的规划,双轨并进,构建灵活高效的研发及生产模式,从而支持品牌伙伴快速响应市场的需求。维密中国本地化策略奏效,电商引领IDM业务实现双位数增长维密中国于集团2025财年收入达港币约1,965.7百万元,同比上升4.4%,录得净利润约港币85.6百万元,同比增长约港币0.2百万元。年内,维密中国深化其差异化定位及本地化创新优势,精准锚定本地客群需求,核心产品线在电商渠道的表现尤其出色,带动集团相关IDM业务实现同比双位数增长。创新驱动,降本增效,多元均衡布局发展,增强抗风险韧性受关税贸易战的影响,2026财年全球市场不确定性显著增加。消费市场前景未明,品牌伙伴的订单趋于审慎。同时,供应链的竞争日趋激烈,产品差异化成为供应链企业及品牌突围的关键。维珍妮多年来持续投入研发创新,建立了差异化工艺技术及产品的竞争优势,同时透过推行自动化、模版化、信息化提升生产效率及灵活性,在充满挑战的市场环境中仍保持领导地位。贯彻"降本控费,效率驱动转型,减低负债"方针,致力提升盈利能力集团正推行覆盖研发、生产、营运等多环节降本增效措施,以提升组织效能,并强化全员效益意识,从而提升集团的盈利能力。对于未来业务优化所带来的增量现金流,集团将在回馈股东后,优先用于实现降低负债比例的中期目标,以优化资本结构。这将有助增强集团的财务韧性,实现股东价值与企业长期发展的平衡。发挥Bonding工艺领先优势,持续推出创新产品,逐步提升规模效应基于对市场趋势的洞悉,集团将创新产品的突破视为驱动未来增长的核心引擎,致力开发具有显著差异化优势的高附加值产品,旨在避开同质化竞争,透过创造价值把握市场主导权。为此,集团将充分发挥在Bonding工艺技术上的领先优势,将过去内衣跨品类拓展至运动业务的成功路径,进一步复制至服装业务上。集团创新研发的Bonding系列服装已成为与各大运动品牌伙伴共同推进的重要开发项目,展现出强劲的市场潜力,有望成为推动集团业务持续增长的重要动力,从而进一步带动集团实现整体规模效应。深耕上游协作,开拓多元市场版图面对关税贸易战等的宏观环境挑战,集团将持续深化与战略供应链伙伴的协作,同时积极引入更具特色的新供应商伙伴,强化供应链网络。在市场布局方面,集团将力求巩固在成熟市场的根基,同时加速推进多元市场,重点拓展中国、欧洲及日本等地的合作伙伴。此策略可均衡多区域布局,增强集团的抗风险能力与可持续发展潜力。贯彻践行环境及社会责任,携手各持份者共筑永续未来集团深信环境、社会及企业管治(ESG)为长远发展的关键,透过优先关注减碳、废物管理、可持续的创新发展、人才及社区四大方面,全面履行环境及社会责任。基于集团所制定的2030年可持续发展议程,集团致力在营运过程中进一步推动减碳及节能目标,于年内开展了科学基础减量目标倡议(SBTi),进行覆盖全集团的碳盘查,以准备订立符合《巴黎协定》摄氏1.5度的目标,并计划在未来一至两年内完成制定科学基础减碳目标,及为2050年净零碳排放制定方向及策略。洪先生总结:"展望2026财年,维珍妮将继续聚焦核心技术创新与差异化产品品类拓展,深化品牌伙伴协同效应,同时恪守审慎理财原则,严格落实降本增效并具选择性地配置资本,以优化营运管理及内控机制。集团将全面推进以效率驱动为核心的策略转型,重点加强人力资源建设,透过提升组织效能与资源配置效率来强化财务效益,并结合中国及越南的多区域布局与产业链协作,积极抵御市场波动及应对环境挑战。承此基础,我们将有序推进业务规模扩张,持续夯实发展根基,致力为各持份者创造长远价值。"有关维珍妮国际(控股)有限公司维珍妮国际(控股)有限公司于1998年在香港创立,是全球领先的贴身内衣制造商。维珍妮透过采用创新设计制造("IDM")业务模式,凭借电脑模具设计与制作、立体模压成型、无缝贴合三大核心技术打造多元技术矩阵,为长期合作的国际知名品牌伙伴开发及制造多项引领市场的畅销产品,涵盖贴身内衣(包括胸围、内裤、塑身内衣)、胸杯及其他配件产品、运动产品(包括运动胸围、功能运动服装)、消费电子配件等几大板块,实现跨行业及跨品类的应用拓展。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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GA-ASI Announces Investment in Dutch Technology Innovator Arceon

GA-ASI Announces Investment in Dutch Technology Innovator Arceon

SAN DIEGO, CA, June 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces an investment in another Dutch business, Arceon, following the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event held in November 2024. GA-ASI is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and related mission systems.GA-ASI selected Arceon following a compelling pitch they made during the BMN event and after detailed business and technology discussions with GA-ASI and GA's affiliates, General Atomics Energy and General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems. Arceon joins Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors as companies receiving investment from GA-ASI following the BMN event.Arceon is revolutionizing high-performance ceramic composites through their innovative, fast, scalable, and cost-effective melt infiltration process. Their cutting-edge Carbeon carbon-ceramic components - engineered for applications such as nozzles, nozzle extensions, leading edges, nose caps, and airframes - are tailored to meet the increasing and rigorous demands of the space and defense sectors."We are honored to collaborate with General Atomics in advancing hypersonic development. This milestone marks our official entry into the U.S. defense sector, presenting an extraordinary opportunity to demonstrate our technology on a global stage. We look forward, with great anticipation, to the journey ahead," said Rahul Shirke, founder and CEO of Arceon B.V."We're excited to be working with Arceon," said Brad Lunn, managing director for GA-ASI. "Their technology could have a broad range of applications for GA, from high-temperature engine exhaust materials to hypersonics and fusion containment."At the Blue Magic investment and innovation conference in the Netherlands last November, GA-ASI and its partners heard pitches from innovative Dutch companies about the important technologies they are developing. The event was organized collaboratively between GA-ASI, the Dutch Ministry of Defense, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Brainport Development in Eindhoven, and Brabant Development Agency (BOM). GA-ASI is delivering eight MQ-9A aircraft to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF).GA-ASI is continuing to work with the Dutch government and Dutch industry in supporting the growth of technology innovation in the Netherlands and anticipates holding its second BMN event in Eindhoven later this year. The company hosted its first Blue Magic event in 2019 in Belgium, with subsequent events held in 2020, 2021, and 2023.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 8 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.Contact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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On Its Centennial: The Occasion of Replacing the Kiswa of the Noble Kaaba Embodies the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Enduring Care for the Two Holy Mosques

On Its Centennial: The Occasion of Replacing the Kiswa of the Noble Kaaba Embodies the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Enduring Care for the Two Holy Mosques

MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA, SA, June 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques, represented by the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa, presided over the occasion of the replacing of the Kiswa on the first day of the month of Muharram (Hijri). This took place within an integrated operational system that reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's willingness and dedication to serving the Two Holy Mosques-continuing a legacy of over 100 years of care in producing the Kiswa for the Ancient House.Holy KaabaThe Ceremony of Changing the Kiswa of the Holy KaabaThe occasion was conducted with meticulous organisation. As the previous Kiswa was carefully prepared for removal, the new Kiswa was raised and securely fastened to all sides of the Kaaba. Additionally, the door curtain embroidered with golden embellishments, lantern-shaped pieces, the belt, and samadiyah pieces were affixed-a scene embodying high craftsmanship and precision.The King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa is the sole specialist entity responsible for the production of the Kiswa. The production stages are carried out within the complex through a precise production process that begins with the purification of water designated for dyeing, followed by automated weaving, printing, embroidery, and assembly. It concludes with quality assurance measures undertaken by 154 skilled Saudi specialists and technicians.During the production of the Kiswa-which weighs up to 1,415 kilograms-high-quality raw materials are utilised, including 825 kilograms of black-dyed natural silk and 410 kilograms of cotton. The Kiswa is embroidered with 120 kilograms of gold thread and 60 kilograms of silver thread. Additionally, it features 54 gold-coated pieces, comprising the belt, Quranic verses, the door curtain, lantern-shaped pieces, and embellishments surrounding the Mizab and corners.The Kiswa is adorned with 68 Quranic verses from 11 surahs, while the door curtain contains 763 words from the Quran. It is secured using 100 precisely positioned ropes, evenly distributed across all four sides of the Noble Kaaba.The Kiswa stands over 14 metres tall and is made up of five main parts-four of which cover each side of the Kaaba, while the fifth forms the door curtain, embroidered with Quranic verses in gold and silver threads, crafted using precise techniques and profound expertise.The occasion of replacing the Kiswa represents a continuation of the legacy established by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since the time of its founder, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud-may Allah have mercy upon him. It reaffirms the continuation of this blessed legacy under the direct care of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his Deputy, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz-may Allah preserve them both. This initiative aligns with the national vision that emphasises excellence in the services provided to the visitors of the Sacred House of Allah.Source: https://alharamain.gov.sa/public/?page=home_enAbout the Authority:An independent body overseeing the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque.Contact:(+966) 8254241 - (+966) 0148233610Unified Contact Centre: 1966Contact InformationThe General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy MosquesMakkah(+966) 0148233610SOURCE: The General Authority for the Care of The Two Holy Mosques Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Galaxy Payroll Partners with CURRENC to Integrate AI and Stablecoin Technology in HR Solutions

Galaxy Payroll Partners with CURRENC to Integrate AI and Stablecoin Technology in HR Solutions

HONG KONG, Jun 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Galaxy Payroll Group Limited (NASDAQ: GLXG, “Galaxy Group”), a leading global payroll provider, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop innovative AI-powered HR solutions. The partnership will combine Galaxy's payroll expertise with CURRENC's artificial intelligence technology to create advanced tools for modern workforce management.The cooperation, as outlined in the MOU, will focus on the development of two key modules that leverage the combined strengths of both parties. The “AI HR & Payroll Manager” will integrate Galaxy's extensive payroll expertise with CURRENC's advanced AI capabilities to streamline and enhance HR and payroll operations. This module will also introduce cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins, as a payment option for payroll processing, aligning with the growing trend of digital payments and offering clients a more efficient and secure payment alternative.The “AI Recruitment Manager” will utilize data-driven automation technology to optimize the recruitment process, providing intelligent candidate screening and automated interview scheduling. This system aims to help enterprises accurately match talents with job requirements, significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of their recruitment processes. Together, these modules will not only enhance operational efficiency but also provide clients with innovative solutions that address modern workforce challenges.Speaking of the strategic significance of this cooperation, Wai Hong Lao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Payroll Group, said, “Integrating stablecoins into our AI-driven HR product suite represents a dual innovation. It not only keeps pace with the current trend of digital payments but also enhances operational efficiency for our multinational clients, helping them achieve HR management upgrade in the digital era.”Alex Kong, Founder and Executive Chairman of CURRENC, stating, “By combining Galaxy’s professional payroll service advantages with our accumulated AI technology in the financial field, we are confident in creating next-generation HR tools that can meet the challenges of today’s labor market and provide enterprises with more competitive solutions.”About CURRENC Group Inc.CURRENC Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CURR) is a fintech pioneer dedicated to transforming global financial services through artificial intelligence (AI). The Company empowers financial institutions worldwide with comprehensive AI solutions, including SEAMLESS AI Call Centre and other AI-powered Agents designed to reduce costs, increase efficiency and boost customer satisfaction for banks, insurance, telecommunications companies, government agencies, cryptocurrency exchanges and other financial institutions. The Company’s digital remittance platform also enables e-wallets, remittance companies, and corporations to provide real-time, 24/7 global payment services, advancing financial access across underserved communities.About Galaxy Payroll Group LimitedGalaxy Payroll Group Limited is a leading payroll outsourcing service provider based in Hong Kong. The company specializes in delivering HR and payroll solutions to multinational companies across various industries. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, GLXG operates in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and the PRC, offering payroll outsourcing, employment services, and consultancy to businesses of all sizes.For more information, please visit Galaxy Payroll Group's website: www.galaxyapac.com.Forward-Looking StatementsMatters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The words "believe," "anticipate," "intends," "estimate," "potential," "may," "should," "expect" "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations.For enquiry, please contact Intelligent Joy Limited:Karen DengPhone: (852) 3594 6407Email: pr-team@intelligentjoy.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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稳定币条例下的隐形巨头:百仕达的真实价值

香港,2025年6月26日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 6月25日,港股国泰君安国际(01788.HK)因获批虚拟资产交易牌照,股价出现显著上涨,单日涨幅近200%,成交164亿港元位居港股第一。这一火热市场反应,充分显示初投资者对香港即将于8月1日正式生效的《稳定币条例》以及虚拟资产交易的关注和热情。在此背景下,投资者不断深挖港股上市公司的相关布局,而隐藏在市场已经发掘的利好股背后,百仕达控股(01168.HK)或成为下一个市场关注热点。从地产巨头到科技先锋:百仕达的战略跃迁不同于市场的普遍认知,早在行业混沌期,百仕达便果断开启了战略转型。2013年,公司作为创始股东投资众安在线(06060.HK)(持股5.51%),奠定保险科技基因;2017年通过合资企业众安国际(持股43.50%)全资控股众安银行,于2019年斩获香港首批数字银行牌照。《稳定币条例》对发行人提出了严格的要求,包括2500万港元最低资本、100%储备资产隔离及实时赎回机制等。百仕达旗下的众安银行,凭借其作为持牌数字银行的技术能力和合规基础,已为圆币科技、渣打银行等机构提供法币储备托管服务,并成为香港金融管理局"Ensemble沙盒计划"的首批参与者。这使其在稳定币新规生效前,已具备一定的先发基础设施优势。金融科技增长极:百仕达布局众安生态的价值释放作为香港八家持牌数字银行之一,众安银行截至2024年末总资产达223亿港币,位居行业首位。众安银行拥有超过80万零售用户和3,000家企业客户,其中包括200多家Web3生态企业,显示出其在数字金融领域的强大市场渗透力。值得一提的是,众安银行早在2023年便提出"Banking for Web3"的战略愿景,比《稳定币条例》出台早两年有余。目前众安银行已打通虚拟资产交易、法币兑换与跨境支付闭环,成为亚洲首家提供多元化金融服务的持牌数字银行。随着政策落地,众安银行的技术储备和牌照资源将全面激活。政策红利下的爆发点:稳定币生态的潜在影响与机遇稳定币技术被认为有潜力显著提升跨境支付效率,例如将传统电汇成本从10-50美元/笔降低至1美元以下,结算时间从天级缩短至分钟级。这为解决传统金融体系的高成本和低效率问题提供了新的可能性。国际机构如渣打、京东等已进入金管局沙盒测试相关应用,花旗集团预测2030年全球稳定币市场规模可能达到1.6-3.7万亿美元。在这一发展趋势中,百仕达通过众安银行等平台,涉足了稳定币生态的多个关键环节,包括合规托管、交易入口以及探索真实世界资产代币化(RWA)。这种布局使其角色从传统地产商,扩展至参与虚拟资产基础设施建设。其潜在的商业模式可能从依赖"土地溢价",转向获取"合规服务溢价"和"交易流量溢价"。百仕达:稳定币东风下的双重价值驱动与重估契机当传统券商因一张牌照暴涨时,百仕达已编织出一张覆盖数字银行、稳定币基建与RWA代币化的生态网络。随着香港《稳定币条例》的实施和Web3生态的发展,百仕达凭借其先期战略转型和在合规金融科技领域的布局,该公司的投资价值已呈现出显著的多层次特征。当前,百仕达的市值在很大程度上仍基于其传统地产业务的估值模型,不仅其持有的可快速变现的显性资产受到严重低估,同时还忽略了其持有的众安国际股权(价值约43.8亿港元)、众安在线股权(价值约15.6亿港元)。另外,百仕达通过众安银行在香港金融科技、特别是即将到来的稳定币市场中所占据的战略性地位,其价值也尚未被市场充分认知和定价。这种信息不对称,恰恰为前瞻性投资者提供了潜在的价值发现机遇。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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港股“香水第一股”颖通控股(06883)今日正式挂牌

香港,2025年6月26日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 今日(6月26日),港股市场迎来"香水第一股"颖通控股(06883.HK)正式挂牌交易!这家中国顶级香水集团在招股阶段已展现强劲吸引力,超额认购达36倍,更传获多家基金追捧,市场反应热烈,反映投资者对其高端香水赛道的长期看好。自1987年将第一瓶香水引入中国内地以来,颖通控股已与国际奢侈品牌建立起长期合作关系 - 与InterParfums合作超过30年运营Coach、Ferragamo等品牌,与EuroItalia携手15年打理Versace、Moschino等奢侈品牌,与顶级奢华品牌Hermès的合作年期更长达15年。这种深度绑定模式,让颖通在中国高端香水市场占据绝对主导地位。再观其覆盖广泛的全渠道销售网络。公司已构建起覆盖400+个城市、拥有8,000+家线下销售网站的庞大销售点,同时线上渠道亦表现出色。从百货到化妆品连锁店,由电商到免税和跨境渠道,颖通旗下的品牌无处不在。全渠道的销售策略背景下,不仅提升了品牌的市场渗透率,亦确保公司产品能够迅速触达消费者,满足其多元化需求。招股书显示,颖通控股拟将港股IPO募集资金用于收购或投资外部品牌,进一步丰富产品线。公司表示希望能与源头方一起并购品牌,实现全球市场的共同增长。该类全球化的视野和布局,为其未来持续增长提供了无限可能。尽管零售市场相对低迷,但颖通仍计划未来逆市3年新增100家线下门店,其中大部分瞄准二、三线城市,避开一线城市高昂租金,同时填补国际品牌在低线城市的市场空白,同时主抓90后至00后消费群体,因其香水消费需求受经济波动影响较小,且更倾向于「情绪价值」消费,支撑业绩稳健增长。目前,中国人均香水消费金额仅为欧美市场的十分之一,这个差距预示着巨大的增长空间。随着「悦己经济」的兴起和消费升级趋势的持续,香水正从奢侈品转变为日常必需品。过去三年间,公司护肤与彩妆业务展现惊人爆发力,年复合增长率高达56.1%,展现强劲的成长动能;同时维持50%以上的毛利率水准,更承诺不低于50%的派息比率。这种既能保持业务高速扩张,又能持续回馈股东的营运模式,在成长型企业中实属难得一见,为市场提供了兼具资本增值与稳定收益的绝佳选择。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Investing News Network Strengthens Australian Presence with Appointment of Industry Veteran John Phillips

Investing News Network Strengthens Australian Presence with Appointment of Industry Veteran John Phillips

Perth, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - June 25, 2025) - The Investing News Network (INN), a global leader in independent news and investor education focused on publicly listed companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Phillips as Country Head, Australia. This strategic hire underscores INN's ongoing commitment to supporting Australian-listed companies and connecting them with a growing base of active, informed investors.Phillips brings more than two decades of media, financial publishing and investor engagement experience. His deep industry knowledge and trusted reputation in Australia's capital markets will be instrumental as INN expands its reach and services across the region."Australia remains one of the world's most dynamic markets for early-stage and resource-focused public companies. We're committed to providing these issuers with the tools and exposure they need to reach global investors," said Chris Hogg, Chief Revenue Officer of INN. "Bringing John on board represents a major step forward in that mission. His expertise and relationships across the sector will allow us to deliver even greater value to our clients and our audience."INN has operated in Australia since 2017 and continues to grow its audience of retail investors interested in commodities, technology, life sciences and more. The network produces original news, interviews and investor reports that help demystify complex sectors and improve access to credible company insights."This is a unique opportunity to help grow a trusted brand with a global footprint and bring greater visibility to the incredible innovation happening across the ASX," said Phillips. "I'm excited to join INN and help strengthen its position as a key bridge between companies and investors."For more information on INN's services or its expansion in Australia, please visit www.investingnews.com or contact:John Phillips+61 431 597 771jphillips@investingnews.comAbout Investing News NetworkThe Investing News Network (INN) is a destination for trusted, independent news and education for investors exploring the public markets. With sector-specific coverage and direct access to company insights, INN helps investors make informed decisions - and helps public companies improve visibility and attract shareholder interest.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/256806 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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康哲药业建议于新加坡交易所第二上市

康哲药业建议于新加坡交易所第二上市

深圳,2025年6月25日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 康哲药业控股有限公司(以下简称"康哲药业")之董事会宣布,建议将其普通股("股份")以介绍方式于新加坡证券交易所有限公司("新交所")作第二上市("建议第二上市")。建议第二上市(倘落实进行)将不涉及增发新股,其后股份将继续于香港联合交易所有限公司作主要上市及买卖。康哲药业已按保密基准向新交所递交建议第二上市之上市申请。截至本公告日期,康哲药业尚未自新交所接获建议第二上市之上市资格函("上市资格函")。于2025年6月24日,康哲药业接获中国证券监督管理委员会("中国证监会")就建议第二上市发出之境外发行上市备案通知书。董事相信,完成新交所建议第二上市后,可吸引专注亚太投资的基金及东南亚本土资本,优化股东结构。同时,也将对康哲药业在东南亚及中东的业务发展带来更为深远的影响。康哲药业以新加坡为东南亚及中东业务总部,并已在当地设立药品研、产、销、投全链条业务发展公司,包括CMS R&D为自主研发国际化发展公司,PharmaGend为药品制造CMO/CDMO公司,Rxilient为药品开发、注册与商业化公司,新加坡创投为产业投资公司,协力为东南亚患者提供更多优质、可负担的用药选择,为东南亚医药产业链发展贡献力量,提升康哲药业全球知名度与市场地位,从而助力康哲药业全球本土化战略落地,为其带来额外的增长贡献。康哲药业将于必要时根据适用法律及法规就建议第二上市作出进一步公告。建议第二上市须待新交所授出上市资格函及达成上市资格函所载之任何条件后方可作实。因此,概不保证建议第二上市将会落实完成。康哲药业股东及潜在投资者于买卖公司证券时务请审慎行事。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,以巩固心脑血管/消化业务竞争力,并将皮肤健康、眼科业务独立运营,培育专科小领域的大龙头,提升专科规模效率。同时业务版图拓展至东南亚市场,着力成为全球药企进军东南亚市场的"桥头堡",助力康哲药业高质量持续健康发展。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 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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从技术先驱到全球AMR第一 极智嘉商业化领跑行业

香港,2025年6月25日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 随着全球零售、制造、物流等产业链加速数字化转型,仓储自动化正成为提升效率与降低成本的核心路径。其中,自主移动机器人(AMR)因其灵活、效率等优势,已成为推动全球仓储自动化的主要驱动力。作为已连续6年蝉联全球最大仓储履约AMR解决方案提供商,极智嘉不仅率先在To B智能机器人赛道中跑通商业化路径,更在全球化布局、技术研发等方面构筑多重壁垒,展现稀缺价值。商业化加速落地,迈向盈利拐点随着商业化路径不断成熟,极智嘉核心财务指标呈现"三重改善"--营收规模稳步扩张、毛利结构持续优化、经调整亏损率大幅收窄,经营质效显著提升,加速迈向扭亏为盈。2024年公司营收24.1亿元,2021至2024年的营收复合增长率达45%,2024年度订单金额31.4亿元,公司整体毛利率攀升至34.8%,其中,仓储履约 AMR 解决方案收入占比持续上升,该方案毛利率为39.2%;同期,大陆以外市场AMR毛利率表现更为亮眼为46.5%,凸显出其强劲的全球市场拓展能力与商业化落地效率。在营收持续扩张的同时,公司亏损率已连续四年大幅收窄,盈利拐点逐步清晰。2024年,公司经调整EBITDA亏损大幅收窄至0.25亿元,经调整净亏损率降至3.8%,反映出良好的成本控制能力和精细化运营成效。在港股同类科技与机器人企业中,极智嘉已跻身营收规模第一梯队,以"高规模、高增长、低亏损"脱颖而出,成为少数具备明确商业化模型与兑现路径的企业之一。超70%海外收入,全球化布局构筑护城河极智嘉全球化实力在中国科技和机器人行业内首屈一指,自2022年起已连续3年超70%的AMR收入来自海外,已服务全球超800家终端客户,遍布欧美、亚太等40多个国家,成为少数能在高端欧美市场与国际巨头竞争的中国公司,是中国To B智能机器人领域占领全球市场的"第一人"。本地化运营是其全球化战略的关键支撑。根据灼识咨询数据显示,公司在欧洲、美洲、亚太等关键市场建立了本土团队,拥有全球交付服务能力。截至2024年12月31日,公司在全球设立超48个服务站点、13个备件中心,具备7X24小时快速响应能力。这带来更强的客户黏性与复购动能,2024年公司客户复购率约75%,关键客户复购率高达84.3%,远超行业平均水平。技术壁垒构建竞争优势凭借前沿技术突破与商业化落地方面的双重实力,极智嘉于2025年第四次荣膺有"机器人界奥斯卡"之称的RBR50全球机器人Top50创新榜单,获奖次数最多的中国企业之一。极智嘉开创了多项行业领先技术。例如,其自研的大规模多机混合调度系统,支持单仓超5000台设备并行协同作业,每秒可处理万级任务指令,超越行业平均水平。公司围绕不同仓储场景推出全流程的一体化机器人解决方案,所有机器人可在统一软件平台下实现协同调度,技术壁垒不断夯实。随着具身智能技术的兴起,应用边界的不断拓展,行业增长空间将进一步打开,极智嘉这类具有领先技术实力的企业有望率先获得增量机会。千亿级市场,未来增长空间几何?据灼识咨询数据,全球AMR解决方案市场规模将从2024年的387亿元增长至2029年的1621亿元, 年复合增长率高达33.1%。作为行业龙头,极智嘉有望深度受益于这一轮行业红利。纵观港股机器人板块,极智嘉的稀缺性在于其已实现大规模商业化落地,而非单纯的技术概念,以及成熟的全球化业务体系和技术积累,成功跑通了一套可持续的增长模型,为未来的扩张奠定了坚实基础。借助资本市场的力量,极智嘉有望将进一步巩固全球领先地位,加速扩张,释放更大投资价值。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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交易宝2025年5月亮相HOFEX 2025及HK Tech 300 Expo  助力商户数码𨍭型

交易宝2025年5月亮相HOFEX 2025及HK Tech 300 Expo 助力商户数码𨍭型

香港,2025年6月25日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 金融云支付处理及收单机构交易宝有限公司(「交易宝」或「PCG」)与旗下成员今年持续深化多元发展,积极推动支付科技创新及社会共融。今年5月,PCG旗下收单业务品牌Yedpay携手Mobile.Cards于2025年亚洲顶尖国际食品餐饮及酒店设备展(HOFEX 2025)展示全新「Pay & Take」一站式商户解决方案;电子支付服务商BBMSL再度成为香港最大型毡酒嘉年华Ginsanity Hong Kong 2025的指定支付伙伴;初创业务、亚洲首家开发前沿支付处理系统A3A则受邀参与香港城市大学举办的大型创新创业博览「HK Tech 300 Expo」。PCG发展业务同时不忘参与公益慈善,成为香港复康力量三十周年紫爵夜慈善晚宴的赞助商,推动社会共融。此外,PCG与BBMSL近日正式迁入全新办公室,开启企业发展新篇章。Yedpay携手业界引领商户数码转型继2024年合作推出「DBS MAX商户服务方案」一站式销售管理平台后,Yedpay与星展银行(香港)有限公司(「星展香港」)于5月7日应邀参加香港零售科技商会交流午餐会,向科技零售业界介绍该方案。通过结合Yedpay与星展香港的优势,「DBS MAX商户服务方案」为商户简化支付收款流程并提升运营效率,同时专享交易后最快1个工作天*完成的POS收款结算服务。5月14至16日,Yedpay与Mobile.Cards于HOFEX 2025展示「Pay & Take」一站式商户解决方案。透过 Yedpay 和「DBS MAX商户服务方案」提供无缝电子收款与结算,搭配Mobile.Cards的会员系统及网购 App 平台,帮助商户提升客户体验、增强顾客忠诚度,并利用大数据打造更有效的营销策略。BBMSL携手Ginsanity Hong Kong 2025 推动无现金消费体验除了积极推广创新支付解决方案,PCG旗下成员持续支持香港盛事经济。今年BBMSL再次成为香港最大型毡酒嘉年华Ginsanity Hong Kong 2025大会指定支付伙伴,于5月16至17日中环PMQ元创方举行的活动中,为现场美酒及美食摊位提供电子支付服务,让顾客无需携带现金,一拍即付,尽享快速流畅的支付体验。A3A亮相HK Tech 300 Expo,展现集团在支付科技领域的领导实力此外,PCG的创新能力持续获得各界的支持与肯定。PCG初创成员A3A受香港城市大学邀请,于5月23至24日参与大型创新创业博览HK Tech 300 Expo,分享创新成果及探讨金融科技的未来发展机遇,为潜在合作与投资机会搭建了重要桥梁。A3A的持续突破印证了PCG在金融科技领域的创新实力。PCG践行企业社会责任,推动社会共融发展除了以创新支付技术赋能支付生态及促进香港经济发展外,PCG集团亦积极关注社会共融。5月24日,PCG荣幸成为香港复康力量三十周年紫爵夜慈善晚宴的赞助商,凝聚社群力量,提升公众对残疾人士的关注。晚宴期间,文化传信集团有限公司(0343.HK)慷慨捐赠了五幅由「香港漫画教父」黄玉郎先生创作的珍品作慈善拍卖,现场气氛热烈。Yedpay为拍卖及抽奖券环节提供了电子支付服务,轻轻一拍即可完成付款。现场不少参加者选择电子支付形式代替现金付款,体验流畅便捷。此外, BBMSL亦积极支持晚宴,向参加者赠送精美礼品,鼓励社会持续关注残疾人士群体的发展。未来,PCG将继续参与及支持公益活动,致力回馈社会。在深耕电子支付行业的同时,持续发挥企业社会责任,携手建立共融社会。乔迁新址开启企业发展新篇章为进一步提升集团的服务质素及优化团队工作环境,PCG于5月19日正式迁入全新办公室,而旗下成员BBMSL亦于6月2日起正式迁往新办公室。感谢各界一直以来的支持,新办公室标志着PCG集团发展的重要里程碑。展望未来,PCG及旗下成员将继续努力服务商户,与商户携手前行!PCG新办公室地址:香港九龙尖沙咀广东道19号海港城环球金融中心(北座)6楼601-2及10-14室* 仅适用于透过YedpayPOS装置完成的线下交易,并须视乎个别商户的实际情况及Yedpay的最终审核而定。关于交易宝有限公司交易宝有限公司(「交易宝」或「PCG」)是一家创新且领先的支付科技公司,业务遍及新加坡、香港及亚太地区。成立于2016年,PCG已发展成为一家收单机构,拥有所有主要发卡机构和电子钱包网络的主要会员资格。PCG品牌Yedpay已在香港建立稳固领先的支付业务,而另一业务A3A则通过RESTful API开发了金融云支付处理系统,这不仅显著节省成本、减少复杂的流程,还为用户提供实时交易数据和洞察。作为收单处理商,PCG凭借其亚洲首个金融云处理和结算平台,为整个支付行业提供了重要支持。公司将秉持「扎根香港,放眼全球」的策略,以尖端的金融科技赋能商户,助力全球支付生态实现高质量发展。欲查询更多资料,请浏览网站:https://www.yedpay.com/zh/如有传媒垂询,请联络:交易宝有限公司萧嘉聪电话:(852) 9121 8145电邮:alice.siu@a3a.globalAJA (IR and Communications)庾婉华电话:(852) 9500 4443电邮:avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk / info@ajacapital.com.hk Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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XCF Global and Continual Renewable Ventures Announce Memorandum of Understanding to Launch New Rise Australia, a SAF and HVO Platform Powered by XCF

XCF Global and Continual Renewable Ventures Announce Memorandum of Understanding to Launch New Rise Australia, a SAF and HVO Platform Powered by XCF

Parties negotiating terms of definitive agreementAgreement intended to launch New Rise Australia as a SAF and HVO platform driven by XCF's patent-pending site design and configurationAgreement expected to include equity stake, license fees, and exclusive rights to the Australian marketIntended partnership in line with announced strategy regarding international expansionHOUSTON, TX and SOUTH PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, June 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") (NASDAQ:SAFX), a key player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through Synthetic Aviation Fuel ("SAF"), and Continual Renewable Ventures Pty. Ltd. ("Continual"), an Australian-based company with a focus on advancing SAF and hydrotreated vegetable oil ("HVO"), also known as renewable diesel, today announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") that seeks to launch New Rise Australia Pty. Ltd. ("New Rise AU"), a venture dedicated to the development and commercialization of synthetic aviation fuel projects across Australia.New Rise AU is expected to operate under a licensing agreement that leverages XCF's integrated SAF platform - including patent-pending site design, configuration, and layout that shortens development timelines and improves capital efficiency. Designed for rapid deployment and scalable growth, the first Australian facility is expected to follow the blueprint of XCF's New Rise Reno facility."This partnership underscores the strength of XCF's platform and validates our unique, capital-efficient approach to facility development. Our patent-pending site design and modular configuration give ventures like New Rise AU a strategic head start in high-demand markets," said Mihir Dange, Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair of XCF Global. "The Australian market is primed for SAF growth, with strong regulatory support, rising demand from the aviation sector, and a focus on cutting emissions. We're excited to bring our blueprint to the region and proud to work alongside a team that shares our ambition to accelerate the clean energy transition."Renzo Petersen, Director of Continual, added: "We chose XCF because of their innovative approach to SAF and HVO facility design, which enables faster, more efficient deployment at scale. This partnership gives us a head start in building Australia's next-generation SAF and HVO infrastructure. We're proud to collaborate with XCF to bring SAF and HVO solutions to Australia. Together, we're laying the foundation for a scalable, commercially viable platform that supports Australia's decarbonization goals and positions New Rise AU as a regional leader in sustainable fuel."Today's announcement marks a key milestone in XCF's international expansion strategy and builds on the company's momentum following the recent commissioning of its New Rise Reno facility in Reno, Nevada and listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.Definitive agreements are expected to be completed in the coming months, with legal, technical, and commercial diligence already underway. However, there can be no assurance that the parties will enter into definitive agreements in a timely manner or at all, or, if definitive agreements are reached, that the terms will be consistent with the terms outlined in the MOU.About XCF Global, Inc.XCF Global, Inc. is a pioneering synthetic aviation fuel company dedicated to accelerating the aviation industry's transition to net-zero emissions. XCF is developing and operating state-of-the-art clean fuel SAF production facilities engineered to the highest levels of compliance, reliability, and quality. The company is actively building partnerships across the energy and transportation sectors to accelerate the adoption of SAF on a global scale. XCF is currently listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market and trades under the ticker, SAFX. To learn more, visit www.xcf.global.About Continual Renewable Ventures Pty. Ltd.Continual Renewable Ventures Pty. Ltd. is an Australian-based company committed to building the infrastructure required to support the long-term decarbonization of the transportation industry in Australia. With a focus on advancing SAF and HVO projects, the company brings together an experienced team of seasoned entrepreneurs, engineers, and Indigenous business leaders who are united by a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and economic development.Forward-Looking StatementsThis Press Release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "expect", "intend", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "predict", "potential" or "continue", or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. These forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding XCF Global's expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the Business Combination, estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics, and projections of market opportunity and market share, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by XCF Global and its management, are inherently uncertain and subject to material change. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; (2) unexpected increases in XCF Global's expenses resulting from potential inflationary pressures and rising interest rates, including manufacturing and operating expenses and interest expenses; (3) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any agreements with regard to XCF Global's offtake arrangements; (4) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties to the Business Combination Agreement or others; (5) XCF Global's ability to meet Nasdaq's continued listing standards; (6) XCF Global's ability to integrate the operations of New Rise and implement its business plan on its anticipated timeline; (7) XCF Global's ability to raise financing in the future and the terms of any such financing; (8) New Rise's ability to produce the anticipated quantities of SAF without interruption or material changes to the SAF production process; (9) XCF Global's ability to resolve current disputes between New Rise and its landlord with respect to the ground lease for the New Rise Reno facility; (10) XCF Global's ability to resolve current disputes between New Rise and its primary lender with respect to loans outstanding that were used in the development of the New Rise Reno facility; (11) costs related to the Business Combination and the New Rise acquisitions; (12) the risk of disruption to the current plans and operations of XCF Global as a result of the consummation of the Business Combination; (13) XCF Global's ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination and the New Rise acquisitions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of XCF Global to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (14) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (15) risks related to extensive regulation, compliance obligations and rigorous enforcement by federal, state, and non-U.S. governmental authorities; (16) the possibility that XCF Global may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (17) the availability of tax credits and other federal, state or local government support; (18) risks relating to XCF Global's and New Rise's key intellectual property rights; (19) the risk that XCF Global's reporting and compliance obligations as a publicly-traded company divert management resources from business operations; (20) the effects of increased costs associated with operating as a public company; and (21) various factors beyond management's control, including general economic conditions and other risks, uncertainties and factors set forth in XCF Global's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the final proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Business Combination filed with the SEC on February 6, 2025, this Press Release and other filings XCF Global makes with the SEC in the future. If any of the risks actually occur, either alone or in combination with other events or circumstances, or XCF Global's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that XCF Global does not presently know or that it currently believes are not material that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect XCF Global's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this Press Release. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing XCF Global's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this Press Release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. While XCF Global may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, XCF Global specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.ContactsXCF Global, Inc.:Chris Santa Cruzinvest@xcf.globalFor Media:Fatema Bhabrawalafbhabrawala@allianceadvisors.comSOURCE: XCF Global, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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PCG Showcases at HOFEX 2025 and HK Tech 300 Expo in May 2025, Driving Digital Transformation for Merchants

PCG Showcases at HOFEX 2025 and HK Tech 300 Expo in May 2025, Driving Digital Transformation for Merchants

HONG KONG, Jun 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Payment Cards Group Limited (“PCG”), a cloud-native payment processor and acquirer, and its members have continued to deepen diversified development this year, actively promoting innovation in payment technology and social inclusion. In May 2025, PCG’s digital payment acceptance business, Yedpay, showcased the new “Pay & Take” one-stop merchant payment solution in collaboration with Mobile.Cards at HOFEX 2025, Asia’s Leading Food & Hospitality Tradeshow. Meanwhile, BBMSL, the payment solutions provider under PCG, once again served as the official payment partner for Ginsanity Hong Kong 2025, the largest gin festival in Hong Kong. Additionally, A3A, PCG’s startup business and Asia’s first cloud-based payment processing and settlement platform, was invited to participate in the “HK Tech 300 Expo,” a large-scale innovation and entrepreneurship exhibition hosted by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). While expanding its business, PCG has remained committed to philanthropy. It sponsored the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation 30th Anniversary Charity Dinner to promote social inclusion. Furthermore, PCG has recently moved into a new office, marking a new chapter in corporate development.Yedpay joins forces with partners to drive digital transformation for merchantsFollowing the launch of the “DBS MAX Merchant Solutions,” a one-stop solution for managing sales operations developed in collaboration with DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“DBS Hong Kong”) in 2024, Yedpay and DBS Hong Kong were invited to the Hong Kong Retail Technology Industry Association (RTIA) networking lunch on May 7 to introduce the solution to the retail technology community. By leveraging the strengths of Yedpay and DBS Hong Kong, the “DBS MAX Merchant Solutions” streamlines payment collections and enhances operational efficiency for merchants, offering POS settlements as quickly as 1 business day* after transactions exclusively for customers of the solution.From May 14 to 16, Yedpay and Mobile.Cards showcased the “Pay & Take” one-stop merchant payment solution at HOFEX 2025. By integrating seamless digital payment and settlement services from Yedpay and “DBS MAX Merchant Solutions” with Mobile.Cards’ membership system and e-commerce app, “Pay & Take” helps merchants enhance customer experience, strengthen customer loyalty, and leverage big data to develop more effective marketing strategies.BBMSL partners with Ginsanity Hong Kong 2025 to promote cashless paymentsIn addition to promoting innovative payment solutions, PCG’s members have continued to support Hong Kong’s mega-event economy. This year, BBMSL once again served as the official payment partner for Ginsanity Hong Kong 2025, the largest gin festival in Hong Kong. From May 16 to 17, BBMSL provided digital payment services for food and beverage stalls at PMQ in Central, allowing attendees to enjoy quick and seamless cashless payments with a simple tap.A3A showcases leadership in payment technology at HK Tech 300 ExpoPCG’s innovation capabilities have continued to receive widespread recognition and support. PCG’s startup business, A3A, was invited by CityUHK to participate in the large-scale innovation and entrepreneurship exhibition “HK Tech 300 Expo,” held from May 23 to 24. At the expo, A3A showcased its latest innovations and explored future opportunities in FinTech, forging valuable connections for potential partnerships and investments. A3A’s ongoing developments highlight PCG’s strong innovation capabilities in the FinTech arena.PCG practices corporate social responsibility to foster social inclusionIn addition to enhancing the payment ecosystem and supporting Hong Kong’s economic development through innovative payment technology, PCG Group is also dedicated to promoting social inclusion. On May 24, PCG proudly sponsored the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation 30th Anniversary Charity Dinner, uniting the community and raising public awareness about people with disabilities. At the event, Culturecom Holdings Limited (0343.HK) generously donated five precious artworks created by the "Godfather of Hong Kong Comics,” Mr. Tony Wong Yuk-long for charity auction, which generated tremendous excitement among attendees. Yedpay facilitated seamless digital payments for auction and raffle tickets through secure, contactless transactions. Many attendees embraced digital payments over cash, underscoring the smooth and convenient experience. Adding to the spirit of generosity, BBMSL contributed to the evening’s success by providing special gifts for attendees, encouraging continued support for the disabled community.Looking ahead, PCG will continue to actively engage in charitable activities and strive to give back to the community. While advancing its development in the digital payment industry, PCG remains dedicated to its corporate social responsibility and to promoting an inclusive society.Relocation to new office marks a new chapter in corporate developmentTo enhance the Group’s services and create a more dynamic work environment, PCG officially moved into a brand-new office on May 19, while BBMSL began its relocation to the new office on June 2. PCG sincerely thanks all partners and customers for their continued support. This relocation marks a significant milestone in PCG’s development. Moving forward, PCG and its members remain committed to serving merchants and working together towards a brighter future.PCG New Address:Suites 601-2 & 10-14, 6/F, North Tower, World Finance Centre, 19 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong*Only be applicable to offline transactions completed through Yedpay POS Device and is subject to the actual cases of individual merchants and Yedpay’s final review. About Payment Cards Group (“PCG")The Payment Cards Group Limited (“PCG”) is an innovative and leading payment technology company with operations in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2016, PCG has become an acquirer with principal memberships in all major card schemes and e-wallet networks. Yedpay, a member of PCG, has firmly established itself as a digital payment acceptance business in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, A3A, another member of PCG, has developed a cloud-native payment processing platform that operates through RESTful APIs, significantly reducing costs and streamlining complex processes while providing users with real-time transaction data and insights. As an acquiring processor, PCG serves as the backbone infrastructure of the entire payment industry by its Asia’s 1st cloud-based processing and settlement platform. Rooted in Hong Kong with a global vison, PCG seeks to empower merchants with cutting-edge payment technology solutions and drive high-quality development in the global payment ecosystem. For more information, please visit PCG’s website: https://www.yedpay.com/en/For media enquiries, please contact:The Payment Cards Group LimitedAlice SiuTel: (852) 9121 8145Email: alice.siu@a3a.globalAJA (IR and Communications)Avy YuTel: (852) 9500 4443Email: avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk / info@ajacapital.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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35th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair opens on 16 July

35th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair opens on 16 July

- Book Fair runs alongside the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and HKTDC World of Snacks from 16 to 22 July at the HKCEC- With a single ticket, visitors can immerse themselves in the worlds of literature, sports and leisure activities and global snacks. To celebrate the Book Fair’s 35th edition, three special offers will be launched to welcome both Hong Kong citizens and tourists, encouraging attendees to visit the fairs with their companions- The theme of this year's Book Fair is “Food Cultureï½¥Future Living”, featuring more than 620 cultural activities. The World of Art & Culture will feature an interactive exhibition, “Book a Table ï½¥ Food for Thought”- The FIBA 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong 2025 international event will take place at the Sports and Leisure Expo, while the World of Snacks will offer more than 1,300 tasty treatsHONG KONG, Jun 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 35th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 16 to 22 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The popular annual event will run concurrently with the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the HKTDC World of Snacks, bringing together more than 770 exhibitors across the three fairs. With the theme of the year “Food Cultureï½¥Future Living”, the Book Fair will feature more than 620 cultural activities both onsite and offsite, including acclaimed writers’ seminars, book launches and multicultural activities, creating a literary feast and promoting a culture of reading.Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: “The Hong Kong Book Fair Cultural Events Advisory Panel selecting ‘Food Cultureï½¥Future Living’ as the theme of the year is truly meaningful. Both food and reading serve as carriers of culture. Food literature works not only document local culinary traditions but also narrate stories through recipes, making them more intriguing. As a renowned food paradise where east meets west, Hong Kong offers a unique platform for promoting international cultural exchange through food literature. We hope the theme of the year will encourage people to explore diverse aspects of food culture through reading, savouring the cultural nuances and lifestyle attitudes behind the texts and delving into new food cultures shaped by future technologies. We invite everyone to relish the joy and flavour of reading.”Ms Chong added that Hong Kong Book Fair, as a Hong Kong spotlight event and a feature of the Hong Kong Summer Viva in July, will present a wide array of engaging experiences for locals and tourists alike. To celebrate the 35th edition of the Book Fair, three special offers will be rolled out to allow citizens and tourists to fully immerse themselves in the three major cultural and leisure events of reading, sports and leisure, and snacks. First, visitors born in 1990, when the Book Fair was first held, can enjoy free entry by presenting valid identification. Second, a limited edition of 500 35th-edition special packages will be available, allowing five visitors to enter for the price of three tickets. Third, visitors who spend over HK$500 at the Book Fair will have the opportunity to receive a limited-edition commemorative tote bag and a special gift. World of Art & Culture presents a cross-cultural feastThe Book Fair continues to be supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to stage the World of Art & Culture and industry-focused activities such as the International Publishing Forum and the IP Roundtable.To further promote Hong Kong as an east-meets-west centre for international cultural exchange, the World of Art & Culture echoes the theme of the year with an exhibition titled “Book a Table ï½¥ Food for Thought” that uses food as a bridge to connect cultures and offers visitors a chance to savour life and explore the world through the dining table. The exhibition is a collaboration between eight artists and the consulates general of various countries in Hong Kong. It features eight tables curated by eight artists, each exploring themes related to food and healthy living, surplus and future, table etiquette, lifestyle and culture, process, experience, music, art, and more. The consulates general will showcase related books and exhibits from around the world while an interactive artificial intelligence (AI) device onsite will recommend books to visitors. In addition, more than 30 events, including talks and workshops, will be held to provide a multifaceted exploration of food culture. Ray Lok, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Hong Kong agritech company Full Nature Farms, will share insights on the latest sustainable diets and future farming.This year’s Book Fair features the Cultural and Creative Products Zone for the first time, offering interactive experiences related to Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage and showcasing a curated selection of cultural and creative products from Macao and the Palace Museum in Beijing. This year’s Mainland China Pavilion will spotlight Sichuan, the home of pandas, as the thematic province.Under the theme “Sichuan and Hong Kong: Weaving Culture, Crafting Tomorrow”, the pavilion will showcase Sichuan’s lifestyle through iconic elements such as food, wine, tea, opera and embroidery, all rooted in the province’s rich heritage. There will be a display of award-winning Sichuan publications, foreign publishing achievements, and a variety of panda-themed books and cultural and creative products. There will also be a series of industry exchange activities such as the International Publishing Forum, the Hong Kong Publishing Biennial Awards and the Launch Ceremony of Publishing 3.0. The IP Roundtable will include a business matching session to help industry players explore business opportunities. (to be confirmed by branch office)The 2025-26 Budget from the HKSAR Government mentioned plans to provide local technology companies with more physical displays for their products. In support of this initiative, the Book Fair will introduce the Hong Kong Tech Showcase area that will showcase innovative technology products in various areas including edtech, healthtech, sportstech, foodtech and more.Eight Seminar Series explores the inspiration and wisdom of lifeThe Book Fair will continue to feature the Eight Seminar Series, inviting authors from around the world to share and exchange ideas with readers on topics including Theme of the Year, Renowned Writers, English and International Reading, World of Knowledge, Children and Youth Reading, Personal Development and Spiritual Growth and Hong Kong Cultural and Historical and Lifestyle. The Theme of the Year Seminar Series will invite notable writers related to food literature, including Andrew Chui, the fifth-generation heir of Tai Ping Koon Restaurant; Benny Li, a food review author; Yim Ho, a renowned director and dietary therapy expert; and Sian “Leo” Proctor, the first American woman to become a commercial spaceship pilot. Together, they will explore food culture, lifestyle and future technology, offering the audience fresh insights on life through the world of cuisine.The Renowned Writers Seminar Series, co-organised by the HKTDC along with Ming Pao and Yazhou Zhoukan, will feature a lineup of highly influential Chinese-language writers who will share and interact with readers onsite. The heavyweight speakers include Lung Ying-tai, making a return to the Hong Kong Book Fair; Xu Ze-chen, Mao Dun Literature Prize winner for his novel Northward; Xu Zi-dong, former Chair of the Department of Chinese at Lingnan University; business management expert Feng Tang; and Zhu Jia-ming, one of the “four gentlemen of China’s market reform” and an expert on AI.The English and International Reading Seminar Series brings international authors to Hong Kong every year, highlighting the city’s position as an international metropolis. The star-studded authors in 2025 include Japanese author Rie Qudan, who won the Akutagawa Prize in 2024 for her AI-themed novel; Cheon Seon-ran, selected as the "Young Writer Who Will Become the Future of Korean Literature”; Kim Bo-young, one of Korea’s leading science fiction authors; Nguyen Hanh Phuong (aka Rosy Black), a 16-year-old Vietnamese writer of English fiction stories; and Osamu Okamura, a Czech architect focusing on human-centred urban design. Speakers at other seminars include Jack So, former Chairman of the HKTDC; Ronnie Chan, Honorary Chair of the Hang Lung Properties Limited; Yuen Kwok-yung, Chair Professor of the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong; and polar researcher Rebecca Lee. The Story Sharing by Celebrities session, meanwhile, will feature Vivian Kong, Olympic fencing gold medallist, Vicky Lau, the first female Michelin star chef in Hong Kong, and artists Carlos Chan and Grace Chan. For more details on the seminars and the lineup of speakers, please visit: https://shorturl.at/TRdAw )Sports and Leisure Expo runs concurrently with the FIBA 3x3 World TourThe 15th National Games will be held this year with several events set to take place in Hong Kong. The Sports and Leisure Expo will feature an exhibition area where visitors can take photos with the mascots, Xiyangyang and Lerongrong, and learn more about the competitive events and mass participation events that are being hosted in Hong Kong. To tie in with the current basketball craze, the HKTDC is collaborating with M1 Group Limited to bring the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong 2025 international event to the HKCEC, where it will be held indoors for the first time on 19 and 20 July during the Sports and Leisure Expo. Ticket holders for the Book Fair can access the carnival-style 3x3 Village from 16 to 22 July, where they can enjoy various sports booth games and visit sports product showcases.The Hong Kong Sports Institute (Booth 5C-B02) will once again set up a cheering zone and an exhibition area showcasing some of the precious items belonging to elite athletes, with visitors able to show their support for the Hong Kong stars as they prepare for the National Games. The popular Hong Kong Playground Association (Booth 5C-D02 &5C-E02) will also participate in the expo again. In addition to its signature mobile rope nets, the Association will introduce a new multi-sports experience zone, offering various sports experiences over the course of the seven-day exhibition period. Sports experiences include pickleball, rope skipping and running will feature on 16 and 17 July; street workouts will feature on 18 and 19 July; HADO AR dodgeball will be showcased on 20 and 21 July; and drone soccer features on 22 July. Making its debut at the event, Gymetaverse Company Limited (Booth 5C-C02) will promote the sport-finance concept through the LIVE4WELL sports rewards platform, encouraging the public to exercise more.A new Travel Zone will debut this year, featuring the ever-popular Japan Pavilion along with the newly added Taiwan Pavilion and Thailand Pavilion. The Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong will team up with 17 Japanese prefectures including Kagoshima, Okinawa, Shizuoka and Iwate, to participate in the Japan Pavilion, with a special focus on the Tohoku region’s popular local snacks beloved by tourists (Booth 5B-E23). Moreover, this zone highlights the Hong Kong attractions include GO PARK Sports (Booth 5B-E02) and the Sai Yuen Camping Adventure Park in Cheung Chau (Booth 5C-A05), offering visitors information on water and land sports, adventure activities and camping.Discover Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand treats at the World of SnacksThis year’s World of Snacks will bring together more than 1,300 different treats featuring a variety of classic flavours, healthy options and handcrafted snacks from around the world. They include the stone-ground black sesame snacks that were selected for the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand 2025 (Heartwarming: Booth 5B-A21) as well as handcrafted sodas in special flavours such as ginger lemon honey and salted plum lemon honey (City Carbonation: Booth 5B-A10).Cultural July brings the community together to promote the love of readingIn addition to the Book Fair, the HKTDC is once again organising Cultural July in collaboration with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the HKSAR Government, publishers, and various educational, cultural and arts institutions. From 24 June to 31 July Cultural July will feature nearly 400 cultural activities including a food and culture tour, author sharing sessions, parent-child reading workshops, storytelling theatre, art exhibitions and handicraft workshops, all designed to promote a city-wide love of reading across each of Hong Kong’s 18 districts.The Hong Kong Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will continue to offer a single ticket for entry to all three events. This year, the adult ticket price remains at HK$30, while special discounts such as Morning Admission Tickets, Special re-entry, and Tourist Tickets will continue to be available. More details can be found below.Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of SnacksDate16-22 July 2025 (Wednesday to Tuesday)Opening hoursHong Kong Book Fair16-21 July – 10am to 10pm22 July – 9am to 5pmHong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks16-17 July – 10am to 9pm18-19 July – 10am to 10pm20-21 July – 10am to 9pm22 July – 9am to 5pmVenueHong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreAdmissionAdult: HK$30Child: HK$10 (for primary school students/children under 1.2m tall)*Children aged 3 and under and adults aged 65 and over will be admitted free of charge.TicketsE-tickets will be available for sale via the e-payment sponsor Alipay HK, Alipay, Octopus app, The Club, 01 Space, all 7-Eleven and Circle K stores.Concessionary ticketsMorning admission tickets (entry before noon, same price for adults and children): HK$10 (pay directly by Octopus for admission at the hall entrances only)Special re-entry promotion: Visitors who purchase a regular adult ticket (HK$30) or child ticket (HK$10) dated 16 or 17 July can enjoy free admission once in each of the following time slots by presenting the whole stub attached to the admission ticket or re-entry coupon distributed onsite:1) 18-20 July (Friday to Sunday) after 7pm2) 21 July (Monday) after 7pmNote: this offer is not applicable to other types of admission tickets (including morning admission tickets, concessionary tickets, VIP tickets and complimentary tickets)Super Pass: HK$88Passholders have unlimited entry to the Book Fair and can use the special access channel to minimise queuing time.Three special offers for the Book Fair’s 35th edition:1.Visitors born in 1990 can enjoy free admission upon presenting valid proof of identity onsite2.35th-edition special package (pay for 3 tickets, bring 5 people). The packages are sold at 01 Space, are limited to 500 sets, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last3.Spend HK$500 in the Book Fair for a chance to redeem a 35th-edition limited special tote bag and a gift, on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last.Ticket concession for tourists:Tourists to Hong Kong can purchase a HK$20 concession ticket at the fairground’s ticketing counters by presenting valid travel documents. Ticket concession for persons with disabilities:Holders of the "Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities" issued by the Labour and Welfare Bureau can purchase a HK$10 concession ticket at the fairground’s ticketing counters by presenting their Registration Card.Persons with disabilities can purchase a HK$10 concession ticket, either by using an “Octopus with persons with disabilities status” for direct payment at entrance gates or by presenting their valid “Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities" issued by the Labour and Welfare Bureau at the conference hall ticket office.AlipayHK users can get a $2 discount when purchasing tickets through the app.Hong Kong Book Fair website and mobile appwww.hkbookfair.com/enhkbookfair.hktdc.com/HKBookfairApp.html(Check out the details of the book fair and register for the seminar)Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo websitehttps://www.hktdc.com/event/hksportsleisureexpo/enWorld of Snacks websitehttps://www.hktdc.com/event/worldofsnacks/enPhoto download and more information on product highlights, events and speaker profiles: http://bit.ly/3Ibzi6bSpeaking at today’s press conference to introduce the 2025 Book Fair, Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: “The Hong Kong Book Fair, as a Hong Kong spotlight event, together with the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks, will present a wide array of engaging experiences for locals and tourists alike. To celebrate the Book Fair’s 35th edition, three special offers will be launched to to attract citizens and tourists to enter the fairs and enjoy reading culture, sports and leisure activities, and great snacks with family and friends.”Joining the press conference to kick off the 2025 Book Fair were (from left): Edmund Chan, Director of the Hong Kong Publishing Federation; Yau Lop-poon, Editor-in-Chief of Yazhou Zhoukan; Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC; Elvin Lee, Chairman of the Hong Kong Publishing Federation; Yim Ho, Key speaker of the Theme of the Year Seminar Series; and Eric Ho, Curator of the World of Art & Culture.The year’s World of Art & Culture echoes the theme of the year with an exhibition titled “Book a Table ï½¥ Food for Thought” that uses food as a bridge to connect cultures and features an onsite interactive AI device recommending books to visitors.The HKTDC is collaborating with M1 Group Limited to bring the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong 2025 international event to the HKCEC for the first time, held on 19 and 20 July during the Sports and Leisure Expo.The popular Hong Kong Playground Association will again participate in the expo. In addition to its signature mobile rope nets, the Association will introduce a new multi-sports experience zone, offering various sports experiences over the course of the seven-day exhibition period.This year, the World of Snacks will feature more than 1,300 tasty treats including stone-ground black sesame snacks that were selected for the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand 2025.Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Media enquiriesHong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of SnacksYuan Tung Financial Relations:Agnes Yiu Tel: (852) 3428 5690 Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hkSalina Cheng Tel: (852) 3428 2362 Email: salcheng@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Snowy Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgSerena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgHong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, World of SnacksHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Stanley So Tel: (852)2584 4049 Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgJane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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