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West Palm Beach, FL, May 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is proud to announce its launch in the Argentine market alongside its brand partners Incom S.p.a. and Sur Pacifico S.A. This entry further enhances the multi-billion-dollar brand's global presence and expands U.S. Polo Assn.'s reach into another new and exciting market.U.S. Polo Assn.The global sports brand's presence in Argentina will focus on a territory steeped in history, where the sport of polo is not only widely celebrated but also deeply rooted in the local culture. U.S. Polo Assn. will commence with the launch of the men's collection in June 2025, featuring timeless styles such as polo shirts, woven shirts, t-shirts, trousers, jeans, knitwear, and jackets."Partnering with Incom S.p.a. and Sur Pacifico S.A. to bring the U.S. Polo Assn. brand to Argentina for the first time-a country with a profound polo legacy and amazing consumers-is a significant milestone," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages and oversees the multi-billion-dollar global U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "This opportunity has the potential for U.S. Polo Assn. to be one of the most influential sport-inspired brands in the entire marketplace."Sur Pacifico S.A. is an Argentine company founded in 1985. With a solid business and brand background, it has established itself in the textile clothing market, initially focusing on men's and children's apparel and more recently expanding to women's fashion. Since 1992, Sur Pacifico S.A. has been the exclusive licensee of the Mistral brand, a Dutch-origin brand originally linked to water sports, particularly surfing. The company also manages two international brands, Brooksfield and Royal Einfield Apparel."We are thrilled to have found a strategic partner in Argentina, such as Sur Pacifico S.A., who aligns with our values, allowing us to bring the U.S. Polo Assn. brand to a market historically connected to the sport of polo," says Lorenzo Nencini, CEO of Incom. "This unique collaboration will allow us to reach new, passionate consumers and strengthen U.S. Polo Assn.'s authentic connection within the world of sports, creating a perfect synergy between the brand's heritage and the excellence of this discipline in Argentina."ABOUT U.S. POLO ASSN.U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global and digital growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world.For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.ABOUT INCOM S.P.A.Incom S.p.a., founded in Montecatini Terme (PT) in 1951, operates under license as the clothing division of the U.S. Polo Assn. brand and also produces and distributes important clothing brands worldwide. Additionally, Incom S.p.a. is one of the main suppliers of military and paramilitary clothing for the Italian State, providing both uniforms and technical apparel made with the special proprietary patent "Float" for floating garments. Since January 2008, Incom S.p.a. has been producing and distributing men's, women's, children's, underwear, and swimwear clothing under the U.S. Polo Assn. brand in Europe, with consistently growing sales results. For more information, visit www.incomitaly.com.Contact InformationPaola VaraniHUB PRESS OFFICEpaolavarani@hubcomm.netLaura VaraniHUB PRESS OFFICElauravarani@hubcomm.netStacey KovalskyVP, Global PR and Communications, USPA Globalskovalsky@uspagl.com+001.561.790.8036Alesia LanaMarketing & Communications, Incom S.p.a.a.lana@incomitaly.comCamilla DonatiHUB PRESS OFFICEcamilladonati@hubcomm.netSOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- The 5th Asia Summit on Global Health launches new Silver Health Chapter, focusing on innovations in anti-ageing and enhancing healthcare for the elderly.- The 16th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair serves as a comprehensive platform to foster global collaborations, attracting some 300 exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge medical technologies, gerontechnology and green solutions.HONG KONG, May 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The fourth International Healthcare Week (IHW), coordinated by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place from 26 May to 15 June. The IHW’s flagship events, the Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and HKTDC, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 26 and 27 May while the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair (Medical Fair), organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA), will run concurrently from 26 to 28 May, highlighting Hong Kong’s position as a leading regional healthcare hub.Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “As a global hub for medical innovation, Hong Kong serves as both a ‘super-connector’ and a ‘super value-adder’, driving regional collaboration to advance healthcare innovation and foster new quality productivity in biopharmaceutical technologies. At the same time, there are pressing global public health challenges, such as an ageing population and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, which are intensifying healthcare demand. To address these challenges, the industry is actively embracing innovative technologies to upgrade and transform the healthcare sector. This year’s ASGH introduces a dedicated Silver Health Chapter, with both ASGH and the Medical Fair highlighting healthy ageing and elderly health innovations. The HKTDC will continue to serve as a platform for cross-sector collaboration supporting industry-academia-research partnership in fields including biotechnology, digital healthcare, and smart elderly wellness. We look forward to bringing together local and global experts, investors, enterprises, and institutions through ASGH and Medical Fair, injecting new vitality into the Asian healthcare industry and shaping the future of the medical sector.”Global expertise shapes the future of healthcareThemed Fostering Global Collaboration for a Shared Future, the 5th ASGH reaffirms Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a leading MedTech hub in the region. Through diverse elements such as the ASGH Business Hub, ASGH connects global healthcare innovators, investors, and project owners on a single platform, acting as a catalyst for potential partnerships. Government officials and organisations, research pioneers, investors, and business leaders from the global healthcare sector will also share insights on industry trends and explore collaboration opportunities among Hong Kong, Mainland China, and global enterprises in healthcare investment and innovation.Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, will deliver welcome remarks, while John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR will give opening remarks, and Prof Cao Xuetao, Vice-Minister of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, will give special remarks on the first day of ASGH.The first session of the ASGH Plenary Sessions will commence on the opening day and focus on building a more equitable and sustainable healthcare system and explore how innovative policymaking and strengthened international collaboration can foster healthcare systems that are both resilient and inclusive to address emerging global health challenges. Prof Lo Chung-mau, HKSAR Government’s Secretary for Health, will deliver the special remarks and will be joined by an esteemed panel of speakers, including Prof Tsui Lap-chee, Chairman of the University of Hong Kong Foundation for Educational Development and Research; Prof Nancy Ip, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Mr Frédéric Rimattei, Special Envoy for International Affairs of the President of French University Hospitals National Association; Dr Wu Xiaobin, Vice President of China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Research Development Association; and Mr Martin Taylor, Representative to China of World Health Organisation.At the second plenary, speakers will examine how global stakeholders can collaborate to navigate the current economic and healthcare innovation landscape while identifying new investment and market opportunities in the health sector. The session will be chaired by Mr Victor Chu, Chairman & CEO of First Eastern Investment Group, featuring Ambassador George Hara, Group Chairman and CEO of DEFTA Partners; Prof Ng Siew-chien, Croucher Professor in Medical Sciences and Associate Dean (Research) of Faculty of Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Dr Hiroaki Ueno, Representative Director of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation and Dr Prem Kumar Nair, Group Chief Executive Officer of IHH Healthcare Berhad.During the Dialogue with Global Pioneer in Health session, Prof John Hardy, Chair of Molecular Biology of Neurological Disease of UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, will share his insights on his groundbreaking work on emerging therapeutic approaches to neurodegenerative diseases. Prof Hardy was awarded the Breakthrough Prize and received the Brain Prize for "groundbreaking research on the basis of Alzheimer's disease”.Inaugural Silver Health Chapter: Navigating ageing's challenges & opportunitiesAmidst the global demographic shift toward ageing populations, this year's ASGH proudly inaugurates a dedicated "Silver Health Chapter" aimed at critically examining the multifaceted challenges and transformative opportunities presented by ageing societies. On the second day, a session titled Surfing the Silver Tsunami: Advancements in Geriatrics and Longevity Technology, will bring together experts including Prof Jean Woo, Director of CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing of the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Dr Donald Li, Chairman of Elderly Commission; Dr Alexandra Bause, Co-Founder & Venture Partner of Apollo Health Ventures; Mr Olivier Dessajan, General Manager of China Merchants Colisée; Prof James L. Kirkland, Director of Center for Advanced Gerotherapeutics of Cedars-Sinai; and Dr Sanja Tomovska, Founder and CEO of Quant Biomarkers. This distinguished assembly will present groundbreaking developments in geroscience, while critically evaluating emerging investment paradigms within the global longevity economy.On the same day, global industry leaders will convene for a dedicated session titled The Next Wave of Innovations in Neuroscience, examining cutting-edge advancements and emerging trends in neurological science, including novel therapeutic approaches for Parkinson's disease and related disorders. Concurrently, the InnoHealth Showcase will feature healthcare investment projects specifically designed to address the needs of ageing populations, presenting data-driven approaches to mitigate the challenges of demographic ageing.During ASGH, Ms Anita Ou, Managing Director and Head of Enterprise Banking of HSBC; Dr Kenneth Tsang, Regional Chief Executive Officer of IHH Healthcare North Asia and Chief Executive Officer of Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong; Prof Zhang Weixiong, Associate Director of Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Dr Sarah Salvilla, Group Chief Health Officer of FWD Group, will share their insights on achieving "Healthy China 2030," the high quality development of the healthcare industry, data-driven healthcare, and new collaborative models for the healthcare sector. ASGH will also address trending topics in the healthcare industry, including the prospects of gene and cell therapies, women's health, the convergence of Chinese and Western medicine, cancer treatment, orphan drugs, and rare diseases.ASGH, in collaboration with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, will host two sessions under the overarching theme “Shaping the Future of Healthcare”. These sessions will focus on the potential of artificial intelligence in the medical field and how innovative technologies can drive breakthroughs in healthcare. Featured speakers include Dr Alex Ng, President of Tencent Healthcare; Prof Graham Cooke, Vice-Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Medicine of Imperial College London; Prof Chen Hao and Prof Bonnie Zhu, Assistant Professors of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.ASGH deal-making bridges investors and project ownersThe ASGH deal-making facilitates one-on-one meetings both online and offline, aiming to connect investors and projects in the healthcare sector from around the world to promote global collaborations. Participating investors represent a diverse range of backgrounds, including angel investors, venture capital, corporate venture capital, private equity, family offices and more. Investment interests span pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics, AI and digital health, and community health and wellness.The ASGH Business Hub features more than 170 innovative technology companies from 13 countries and regions, including dedicated pavilions from the mainland (Shanghai and Xiamen), Australia, and Thailand. The InnoHealth Showcase area highlights more than 70 healthcare start-ups and projects, many of which have received awards, and is led by the Innovation and Technology Commission in collaboration with six local universities and Cyberport.Medical Fair facilitates industry collaborationThemed as the Innovations Boosting Smart Health Experience, the 16th Medical Fair will be held from 26 to 28 May, and welcomes some 300 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions. In addition to pavilions and exhibitors from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Hungary, there are also pavilions from Israel, Thailand, and the United Kingdom participating for the first time, along with debut exhibitors from Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and Singapore..The Medical Fair serves as an excellent platform for professionals worldwide, encompassing research and development institutions, manufacturers, public healthcare organisations, hospitals, clinics, distributors, and healthcare practitioners. This event facilitates the establishment of global business connections and provides valuable insights into the latest trends in the healthcare industry. The exhibition features the HKMHDIA Pavilion, as well as Biotechnology, Hospital Equipment, Rehabilitation and Elderly Care Products, and Startup zones.This year's Medical Fair highlights three major areas: cutting-edge medical technologies, gerontechnology, and green solutions, featuring the latest medical health devices, products, and applications, with a particular emphasis on medical diagnostics, innovations in smart hospitals, and digital health solutions.One exhibitor will showcase a solution that uses advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence to analyse data from patients with facial paralysis and swallowing difficulties. By matching patients with the most suitable rehabilitation programmes from a database of more than 400 training exercises, the solution provides therapists personalised treatment suggestions to refine and adopt. Another exhibitor introduces medical-grade digital therapy solutions for cognitive impairments, leveraging AI to assess patient conditions and deliver customised rehabilitation programs. Further innovations include a handheld medical device for cervical examinations, which analyses cervical tissue to aid in the detection and prevention of preterm births.The Hong Kong Council of Social Service will make its inaugural participation at the Medical Fair, presenting age-friendly technologies and products including rehabilitation and mobility aids, cognitive impairment support systems, and smart home innovations. Additionally, other exhibitors will showcase sustainable products, such as eco-conscious eating bibs crafted from recycled plastic bottles and biodegradable medical trays.The Medical Fair features a strong line-up of leading research and academic institutions, including seven local universities, over 30 innovative technology companies at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) pavilion, and more than 20 medical enterprises brought by the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA). The event will actively promote innovation and collaboration across government, industry, academia, research and investment sectors.Multiple activities will be held during the Medical Fair to help industry professionals expand their knowledge of the latest market information. The HKMHDIA Medical Fair Forum themed “The MedTech Nexus of the Greater Bay Area” features industry experts sharing their insights on topics such as intellectual property protection strategies for biomedical innovation, cross-border financial solutions for medical enterprises, the development of cross-border health data, and successful experiences in promoting medical technology in the Greater Bay Area. “The Latest Development of Regulatory Collaboration on Medical Devices in the Greater Bay Area” seminar will bring together representatives from the Greater Bay Area Center for Medical Device Evaluation and Inspection of the National Medical Products Administration, the Department of Health, and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments, administrative systems, and regulations.Using the HKTDC EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, the physical fair from 26 to 28 May is complemented by the Click2Match smart business matching platform, via which buyers can extend their sourcing journey from 19 May to 4 June.Aside from ASGH and the Medical Fair, IHW also features the Hospital Authority Convention, among many other industry events.Asia Summit on Global HealthDate26-27 May 2025 (Monday to Tuesday)TimeThe Opening Session will begin at 10:00 am on 26 MayVenueHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) Hall 5FGHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare FairDate26-28 May 2025 (Monday to Wednesday)VenueHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) Hall 3FGPhoto download: https://bit.ly/3F1aoFpThe Asia Summit on Global Health held last year was a great successProf John Hardy, Chair of Molecular Biology of Neurological Disease of UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, is one of the featured keynote speakers at the Asia Summit on Global HealthThe ASGH Business Hub features more than 170 innovative technology companies, including more than 70 healthcare start-ups and projects led by the Innovation and Technology Commission, Cyberport, and six local universities, many of which have received awardsThis year’s Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair has attracted some 300 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions. The Medical Fair marks the debut participation of exhibitors from Singapore, Germany, Italy and Luxembourg, as well as debut pavilions from Israel, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. The picture shows the bustling scene from the Fair last yearThis year’s Medical Fair features the HKMHDIA Pavilion, as well as Biotechnology, Hospital Equipment, Rehabilitation and Elderly Care Products, and Startup zonesWebsitesInternational Healthcare Week: https://internationalhealthcareweek.hktdc.com/enAsia Summit On Global Health: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/enProgramme: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/programmeSpeakers: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/speakerHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair:https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/enList of products: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en/productActivity schedule: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en/intelligence-hubMembers of the media interested in interviewing ASGH speakers, please send requests to tleung@yuantung.com.hk on or before 20 May 2025Media enquiriesFor enquiries, please contact Yuan Tung Financial Relations Limited:Louise SongTel: (852) 3428 5691Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany LeungTel: (852) 3428 2361Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Asia Summit on Global HealthSharon HaTel: (852) 2584 4575Email: sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.orgKaty WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgJane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare FairKelly ShekTel: (852) 2584 4537Email: kelly.yt.shek@hktdc.orgClayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgMedia 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 over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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

- A delegation led by Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, visited Kuwait as part of a broader high-level visit to the Middle East- The delegation explored the Middle Eastern market and supported high-quality Belt and Road cooperation while promoting Hong Kong’s unique role as a superconnector and super value-adder- A total of 59 MoUs and announcements were facilitated during the mission, cultivating deeper partnerships between Hong Kong, the mainland, Qatar, and KuwaitKuwait City, Kuwait, May 14, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – A business delegation led by Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) visited Kuwait City on 12-15 May, successfully concluding a five-day mission to Qatar and Kuwait.A total of 59 MoUs and announcements were facilitated during the mission with the aim to cultivate deeper partnerships and create new opportunities for synergy between Hong Kong, the mainland, Qatar, Kuwait and the broader Middle Eastern market. The mission also successfully enhanced collaboration between Hong Kong and the mainland, enabling mainland companies to partner with Hong Kong businesses to expand into the Middle East and beyond.Over the past few days, the delegation, comprising over 50 business leaders from Hong Kong and enterprise representatives from seven mainland provinces and cities, explored the Middle Eastern market and supported high-quality Belt and Road cooperation while promoting Hong Kong’s unique role as a superconnector and super value-adder.During the visit to Kuwait, 24 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and announcements were facilitated in trade and investment promotion, finance, law, transport and logistics, innovation and technology (I&T), agriculture, education and sport.The delegation met with senior executives and key members of the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), conglomerate Bukhamseen Group Holding and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to discuss investment opportunities and potential collaborations.The delegation also met with several representatives from the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) to gain an in-depth understanding of the operations of Kuwait’s free trade zones. The meeting explored potential cooperation opportunities in areas such as logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and technology.The delegation visited the Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre to gain a comprehensive overview of Kuwaiti history, culture and achievements.To foster cooperation, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organised a high-level business luncheon, which was attended by some 270 business leaders and key officials.Concluding the Middle East mission, Mr Lee said the delegation, comprising Hong Kong and mainland business leaders, had achieved three key objectives: 1. To strengthen government-to-government relations; 2. To find new areas of collaboration; and 3. To make friends, and expand networks. “Over the past four days, I have observed that both Qatar and Kuwait are experiencing rapid development, supported by substantial investment and continually expanding economies. In meetings with leaders and officials, I appreciated their forward-looking vision and understanding of Hong Kong’s unparalleled advantages under ‘one country, two systems’ as a bridge between the mainland and the world. As Middle Eastern countries seek diversification of risk and look for opportunities in China and the Hong Kong SAR to join the tide of the global economic shift towards the East, Hong Kong has boundless opportunities.”He pointed out that this visit will elevate the relationship between Hong Kong and Qatar and Kuwait to a new level, bringing more business opportunities to Hong Kong, and noted, “We will continue to strive to explore new opportunities and frontiers for Hong Kong.”Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, said: “Over the past few days, we engaged in high-level government and business meetings, hosted business luncheons and visited key development projects in Qatar and Kuwait. We explored how Qatari and Kuwaiti businesses can leverage Hong Kong's advantages in finance, innovation and technology and professional services to advance intiatives in finance, energy transformation and smart infrastructure projects, contributing to the Qatar National Vision 2030 and Kuwait Vision 2035.”“Following the visits, the HKTDC will continue to invite business leaders from the Middle East to visit Hong Kong. We welcome them participating in our international events, such as the Belt and Road Summit and Asian Financial Forum to explore opportunities in Hong Kong, Mainland China and beyond,” Dr Lam added.24 MoUs and announcements were facilitated in Kuwait by the government and the following members of the delegation:1.Invest Hong Kong and Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA)2.Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and Marine Science Centre of Kuwait University (Announcement)3.Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and Public Authority of Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (Announcement)4.Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department and Kuwait General Administration of Customs (Announcement)5.Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and Kuwait Airways (Announcement)6.Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)7.Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)8.Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)9.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)10.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA)11.Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and Olympic Council of Asia12.The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (CMA) and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)13.The Law Society of Hong Kong and Kuwait Bar Association14.Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) and Capital Market Authority in Kuwait (CMA) (non-delegate)15.City University of Hong Kong and Ministry of Higher Education16.City University of Hong Kong and Kuwait University17.Templewater and Blue Ocean Company18.Deloitte China and Baoye Hubei Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd19.Deloitte China and PCI Technology Co., Ltd20.HSBC and PCI Technology Co., Ltd21.HSBC and Meetsocial Group22.Templewater and Shanghai Westwell Technology23.Templewater and Shanghai Fengling Renewables Co., Ltd24.Dongchao Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd and Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA)Earlier during the mission, 35 MoUs and announcements were facilitated in Qatar:1.Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)2.Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI) 3.Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Qatar Airways4.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Invest Qatar5.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)6.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)7.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) 8.The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (CMA) and Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)9.The Hong Kong Associations of Bank and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)10.The Law Society of Hong Kong and Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA)11.The Law Society of Hong Kong and Qatar Lawyers Association12.Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) (non-delegate)13.Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)14.MTR Corporation Limited and Qatar National Bank15.Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce and Luyi Industrial Park16.Hong Kong Productivity Council and Shanghai Westwell Technology17.Hong Kong Productivity Council and EHang Intelligent Equipment (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd18.Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Shanghai Westwell Technology19.Baoye Group and Luyi Industrial Park20.Deloitte China and Glodon Technology Co., Ltd21.Deloitte China and WeBank22.HSBC and PCI Technology Co., Ltd23.HSBC and Meetsocial Group 24.Standard Chartered and Fosun International25.Templewater and WeBank26.Center International Group Co., Limited and Luyi Industrial Development QFZ27.Luyi Industrial Park and Qatar Development Bank28.Goldford Group and WeBank and Klickl Technology L.L.C.29.Development Bureau and Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ of Qatar 30.Invest Hong Kong and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry 31.Invest Hong Kong and Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)32.Department of Justice and Ministry of Justice of the State of Qatar (Announcement)33.Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department and Qatar Customs (Announcement)34.Security Bureau (Announcement)35.Trade and Industry Department and Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the State of Qatar (Announcement on progress of IPPA’s negotiation)Photo download: https://bit.ly/4mfLVgfDr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) addressed a business luncheon, organised by the HKETO and HKTDC to deepen economic and cultural links between Hong Kong and Kuwait. He said: “We are committed to a sustainable tomorrow, just like Kuwait. From energy efficiency and green buildings to green transport and waste reduction, our aim is to be carbon neutral by 2050.”Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said: “The ties between Hong Kong and the Middle East continue to grow and diversify. They include the launching of the Middle East’s first two exchange-traded funds tracking Hong Kong stocks. Hong Kong is partnering with a Middle East sovereign wealth fund, too. Together, we are committed to jointly establishing a US$1 billion fund investing in companies connected to Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.”Some 270 business leaders and key officials attended a business luncheon in Kuwait organised by HKETO and HKTDC, during which an exchange of MoUs and announcements took placeThe delegation visited the Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural CentreThe delegation met with several representatives from the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) to gain an in-depth understanding of the operations of Kuwait’s free trade zones. The meeting explored potential cooperation opportunities in areas such as logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and technology. Dr Peter K N Lam (second right), Hong Kong Trade Development Council Chairman, expressed his delight at the business delegation’s success. He said HKTDC will continuously promote cooperation and support the Hong Kong and mainland business community in expanding into international markets.Media enquiriesHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Snowy ChanTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgSam Ho Tel: (852) 2584 4569Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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

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

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

- Offer price of S$0.25 per share is at an attractive premium of 61.3% over the last traded price being 9 May 2025 and the 12-month volume-weighted average price- The Partial offer provides Cordlife shareholders an opportunity to exit at a premium- Medeze views this as a strategic opportunity to invest with long-term intent and explore collaborations with Cordlife including promotion of services together for market expansion, products/services development, diversification of business in the region and cost and operational synergiesSingapore / Bangkok, May 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Thailand-listed Medeze Group Public Company Limited (“Medeze”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Medeze Group”), through its wholly owned subsidiary Medeze Treasury Pte. Ltd. (the “Offeror”), intends to make a voluntary conditional cash partial offer (the “Partial Offer”) to acquire 10.00% of the issued ordinary shares of Cordlife Group Limited (“Cordlife” or the “Offeree”), a Singapore-listed provider of cord blood banking services. The move signals Medeze’s first strategic step into the Singapore market, with the intention of exploring business opportunities with the Offeree to create long-term value and mutual benefit for both parties.Terms of the Partial OfferUnder the terms of the Partial Offer, the Offeror is seeking to acquire 25,630,774 shares, equivalent to 10.00% of Cordlife’s total issued and paid-up ordinary shares (excluding treasury shares) (the “Shares”), at an offer price of S$0.25 per share (the “Offer Price”). This represents an attractive premium of approximately 61.3% to the last traded price of S$0.155 on 9 May 2025, and also the 12-month volume-weighted average price.The Partial Offer will be subject to the minimum acceptance condition of the Offeror having received, by the close of the Partial Offer, valid acceptances and/or tenders in respect of not less than 25,630,774 Shares, representing 10.00% of the total number of Shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the Record Date. The Partial Offer will not become or be capable of being declared unconditional in all respects unless the above condition is satisfied.The Partial Offer represents an attractive opportunity for Cordlife shareholders to realise part or potentially all of their investment. Based on the Offeror’s observation that the Shares of the Offeree has been thinly traded in recent years, the Offer Price reflects a healthy premium over recent trading levels.Rationale of the Partial OfferThe Partial Offer, if successful, will allow the Offeror to increase its direct holdings (including the existing shares held by the Offeror) in the Offeree to approximately 10.68% of the total number of Shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the Record Date. Upon successful completion of the Partial Offer, the Offeror, together with Medeze, will communicate with and endeavour to explore business opportunities with the Offeree to create long-term value and mutual benefit for both parties.The Offeror wishes to demonstrate its commitment to contribute positively to the Offeree as a long-term substantial shareholder. By acquiring a meaningful stake, the Offeror aims to collaborate with existing controlling shareholders and management to drive sustainable value creation for all stakeholders. The Offeror believes in engaging in constructive dialogue and partnership with existing shareholders and management to align on strategic priorities, governance, and operational enhancements that will benefit the Offeree’s long-term success.If a collaboration eventuates, Medeze Group and Cordlife could provide services to each other’s customers which helps to strengthen the market position and network of Medeze Group and Cordlife. As an example and for illustrative purposes only, Medeze Group could (where permissible), offer services like analyzing and storing NK cell and hair follicle banking services to Cordlife’s customers. Cordlife (where permissible) could on the other hand offer its chromosomal and genetic analysis and screening services to Medeze Group’s customers. This collaboration can further support the growth of both Medeze Group and Cordlife at the international level.The Medeze Group recorded total revenue of THB 874.3 million and net profit of THB 338.7 million, representing growth of 23.6% and 41.4% year-on-year respectively. Medeze Group’s asset base more than tripled to over THB 3.4 billion, following its successful listing of the Stock Exchange of Thailand and strategic reinvestment into technology and capacity.About MedezeThe Medeze Group has been in business for more than 14 years and is a leader in the Southeast Asia stem cell storage and services market.Recognised as the Southeast Asia Stem Cell Banking Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024), the Medeze Group has a laboratory that is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) from the United States. The laboratory is equipped with modern equipment and technology in the stem cell banking industry, such as AutoXpress and Quantum Machine.The Medeze Group is founded and headed by the incumbent chief executive officer, Dr. Veerapol Khemarangsan, an experienced Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist, who brings deep clinical and commercial expertise. He continues to be personally involved in stem cell procedures, lending Medeze Group a rare combination of medical and operational leadership. He currently serves as the Director of Training Committee in Bangkok Metropolitan Endoscopic Center (BMEC).For more information of the Medeze Group, please: https://www.medezegroup.com/th/.About CordlifeCordlife was incorporated in Singapore on 2 May 2001 and has been listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) since 29 March 2012. The Offeree is a group company in the business of providing cord blood banking services such as the collection, processing, testing, cryopreservation and storage of umbilical cord blood at birth in countries including Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, Thailand, India and the Philippines.For media queries, please contact:ThailandInvestor RelationsMedeze GroupDID: +66 91 599 9999 (press 2)Email: ir@medezegroup.comSingaporeTevinder SinghAssociateFinancial PRDID: +65 6438 2990Email: tevinder@financialpr.com.sg The directors of the Offeror (including any director who may have delegated detailed supervision of the preparation of this document) have taken all reasonable care to ensure that the facts stated and opinions expressed in this document are fair and accurate and that no material facts have been omitted from this document, and they jointly and severally accept responsibility accordingly.Where any information has been extracted or reproduced from published or otherwise publicly available sources or obtained from the Offeree, the sole responsibility of the directors of the Offeror has been to ensure through reasonable enquiries that such information is accurately extracted from such sources or, as the case may be, reflected or reproduced in this document. 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KUALA LUMPUR, May 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - EdgePoint Infrastructure (“EdgePoint”), an ASEAN-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, today announced that it has successfully built and equipped 12 digital classrooms under its Connectivity For Communities (CFC) programme, a regional corporate responsibility initiative aimed at providing access to connectivity for students in underserved communities across Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Since launching the programme just over a year ago, the company has built digital classrooms in these twelve schools, complete with access to seamless connectivity, the necessary digital devices and refurbished student common rooms. In addition, they have collaborated with teachers and local organizations to implement long-term digital literacy programmes ensuring the more than 6,500 students currently benefiting from the project are able to maximize the resources provided. These initiatives are crucial for increasing digital literacy, ensuring that students in underserved areas are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to seize future opportunities and secure brighter, more prosperous futures.Chee Wi Lyn, Executive Vice President- People and Corporate Office said, “We are pleased that these digital classrooms have transformed the learning experiences for students as they can now learn through interactive online modules, research topics which interest them, look for reading materials online and so on. It has also empowered students to develop new skills alongside their daily studies, such as video editing and presentation creation. We have been closely monitoring the progress of the CFC projects and are pleased to share the positive impact the program is making. Attendance has improved by an overall of 10%, which led to a 6% overall increase in exam scores. Teachers have also noted a significant increase in digital literacy scores of the students, with assessments showing up to 100% improvement in some schools”.Speaking on the extended benefits of connectivity to the surrounding communities she added "Beyond the classroom, reliable internet access and digital resources have positively impacted the families of these students as well. Community members are leveraging connectivity for online gigs, financial transactions, and upskilling, all of which contribute to harnessing their full potential and improving their quality of lives. This connectivity is not only enhancing individual opportunities but also empowering the community to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world" she added.Aligned with EdgePoint’s focus on bridging the digital divide in the countries in which it operates, the company collaborates with local organizations in these countries to ensure the right underserved communities are empowered by the CFC programmes. EdgePoint aims to close the year with 20 digital libraries built in schools across Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.ABOUT EDGEPOINT INFRASTRUCTUREEdgePoint Infrastructure is an ASEAN based independent telecommunications infrastructure company that aspires towards Building a Connected, Digital ASEAN. Headquartered in Singapore with operations in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, through EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, PT Centratama Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk and EdgePoints Towers Inc. respectively, the company is focused on providing sharable and leading-edge telecom structures, small cells and in-building systems. EdgePoint aims to be an industry leader through scale and innovation, driving operational efficiencies through the adoption of analytics and digital technologies. For more information on EdgePoint, please visit https://edgepointinfra.com/. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, May 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited (“Nissin Foods” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) today announced its unaudited first quarter financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2025 (the “Reporting Period”).The Group reported revenue of HK$1,071.9 million for the Reporting Period, representing an increase of 11.3% from HK$963.0 million of the corresponding period of 2024. Gross profit increased by 8.5% year-on-year to HK$376.1 million, driven by a growth in sales volume. The gross profit margin was 35.1%. Profit attributable to owners of the Company dropped by 6.7% year-on-year to HK$110.0 million, while Adjusted EBITDA grew by 9.2% year-on-year to HK$201.5 million.Revenue from Hong Kong and other regions operations increased by 15.2% due to the steady performance of the noodles business across all regions, as well as the regaining and consolidation of the non-noodles businesses in Korea and Australia. As for the Mainland China operations, revenue increased by 9.1% due to the Group’s efforts to expand sales in the inland areas and the continued upward momentum in Mainland China.Mr Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, “The growth momentum has continued from the second half of 2024 into the first quarter of this year, with steady performance across the regions we are operating. Sales have been particularly strong in our core noodles business and in Mainland China. Furthermore, the Group’s expansion into overseas markets has enhanced our adaptability and resilience, strengthening its competitive advantage and consistently delivering value to customers and shareholders.”About Nissin Foods Company LimitedNissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and Mainland China, with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands, primarily focusing on the premium instant noodle segment. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984 and is the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, high-quality frozen food products, including frozen dim sum and frozen noodles, and also sells and distributes other food and beverage products, including retort pouches, snacks, mineral water, sauce and vegetable products under its two core corporate brands, namely “NISSIN” and “DOLL” together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium brands. The Group’s five flagship product brands, namely “Cup Noodles ”, “Demae Iccho ”, “Doll Instant Noodle”, “Doll Dim Sum ” and “Fuku” are also among the most popular choices in their respective food product categories in Hong Kong. In the Mainland China market, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the “ECO Cup” concept and primarily focuses its sales efforts in first-and second-tier cities. In addition, Nissin Foods operates business in other regions including Vietnam, Taiwan, Korea and Australia markets.Nissin Foods is currently a constituent of five Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Composite SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Composite Industry Index - Consumer Staples, Hang Seng SCHK Consumption Index and Hang Seng SCHK Consumer Staples Index. Nissin Foods is eligible for trading under Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect. For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年5月13日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品有限公司（「日清食品」或「公司」，连同其附属公司统称「集团」；股份代号：1475）今日公布截至2025年3月31日止三个月（「报告期」）之未经审核第一季度财务业绩。报告期内，集团录得收入1,071.9百万港元，较2024年同期的963.0百万港元增加11.3%。毛利按年上升8.5%至376.1百万港元，主要受销量增长所带动，毛利率达35.1%。公司拥有人应占溢利录得110.0百万港元，按年下降6.7%；经调整EBITDA则按年增长9.2%，至201.5百万港元。来自香港及其他地区业务的收入增加15.2%，此乃因各地区面类业务的稳健表现，以及韩国和澳洲的非面类业务恢复增长和并入所致。中国内地业务收入增加9.1%，主要由于集团努力拓展内陆地区的销售以及中国内地保持上升势头所致。日清食品执行董事、董事长兼首席执行官安藤清隆先生表示：「集团的增长势头从2024年下半年持续至今年首季，各地区的营运表现平稳，核心面类业务及中国内地的销售表现尤为强劲。此外，集团致力扩张海外市场，提升了集团业务的适应力和韧性，增强了集团的竞争优势，并持续为客户及股东创造价值。」有关日清食品有限公司日清食品有限公司（「日清食品」，连同其附属公司统称「集团」；股份代号：1475）为一间在中国内地及香港知名的食品公司，主要专营优质方便面市场，旗下众多品牌不仅知名度高，且广受顾客喜爱。集团于1984年正式于香港设立营业据点并为香港最大的方便面公司。集团主要生产及销售两个核心企业品牌「日清」及「公仔」，以及多元化的家庭食品品牌组合，出品具标志性和优质的方便面、优质冷冻食品（包括冷冻点心及冷冻面条）并销售和分销其他食品及饮料产品（包括蒸煮袋装产品、零食、矿泉水、酱料及蔬菜产品）。集团五个旗舰品牌「合味道」、「出前一丁」、「公仔面」、「公仔点心」及「福」在香港亦是其各自食品类别中最受欢迎的选择。中国内地市场方面，集团以创新技术推出「ECO杯」概念，销售活动主要集中在中国内地的一线及二线城市。此外，日清食品在其他地区开展业务，包括越南、台湾、韩国及澳洲市场。日清食品被纳入5项恒生指数，包括恒生综合指数、恒生综合小型股指数、恒生综合行业指数-必需性消费、恒生港股通消费行业指数和恒生港股通必需性消费指数。日清食品现可通过沪港通及深港通下港股通进行交易。详情请浏览www.nissingroup.com.hk。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

Doha, Qatar, May 12, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A business delegation led by Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) visited Doha and the second largest city in Qatar Lusail on 10-12 May. This visit includes representatives from mainland enterprises for the first time with the aim to support high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.35 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and announcements were facilitated in trade and investment promotion, finance, transport and logistics, and innovation and technology, further strengthening collaboration between Hong Kong and the mainland, and facilitating mainland companies to partner with Hong Kong businesses to "go out" and explore opportunities in the Middle East and beyond. They also paved the way for deeper collaboration between Hong Kong, the mainland, Qatar and the broader Middle Eastern market.The delegation, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), comprises over 50 business leaders from Hong Kong and enterprise representatives from seven mainland provinces and cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangsu, and Hubei, covering a range of sectors including finance, professional services, construction and real estate, transport and logistics, green development, innovation and technology (I&T), energy and manufacturing.The delegation had meetings with business chambers, including Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI), and government bodies, including Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and Qatar Development Bank (QDB). In these meetings, the delegates explored opportunities to enhance trade and investment and promoted Hong Kong's advantages and opportunities.The delegates also conducted a site visit to Lusail City to observe how I&T integrates with urban planning and infrastructure and to explore collaboration opportunities for Hong Kong's smart city solution providers. As the second largest city in Qatar, Lusail City is becoming one of the country's flagship smart cities due to its ICT-focused infrastructure facilities, which are under construction and nearing completion.During the visit to the Qatar Foundation and its subsidiaries, the delegates discussed potential partnerships, technology transfer opportunities, and programmes for supporting tech start-ups with entities such as the Qatar National Research Fund, Qatar Science & Technology Park, and Education City. The visit provided insights into how Hong Kong's technological advancements might align with Qatar's strategic focus areas.Additionally, the delegation visited the National Museum of Qatar to gain a deeper understanding of Qatar's history and cultural vision.To foster collaboration, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organised a high-level business luncheon, which was attended by some 300 business leaders and key officials.At the luncheon on 12 May, Mr Lee remarked: "As both our economies diversify, co-operation becomes our greatest multiplier. Uniting Qatar's transformative drive, Mainland China's expertise, and Hong Kong's connectivity will help us realise a future of diverse, and boundless, opportunities. Let's work together. Let's partner for success.""To bring Hong Kong and Qatar together, I am pleased to announce that with immediate effect, holders of the Hong Kong SAR passport can enjoy visa-free entry into Qatar, for 30 days at a time. Nationals of Qatar can also visit Hong Kong visa-free. These initiatives will make it that much easier to create partnerships, do business and enjoy life together,"Mr Lee added.Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, said: "In 2024, Qatar was Hong Kong's 3rd largest trading partner in the Middle East. This accounted for 6.6% of Hong Kong's total trade with the region. There is a lot of room for growth."Hong Kong is the most international city in the ever-growing Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. We are also the gateway to the vast Mainland China market. Our proximity to Asian economies and half the world's population boosts our role as a superconnector and super value-adder linking China with the world. Hong Kong is your access point to Mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond," he added.35 MoUs and announcements were delivered by the government and the following members of the delegation:1. Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)2. Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)3. Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Qatar Airways4. Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Invest Qatar5. Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)6. Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)7. Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)8. The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong (CMA) and Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)9. The Hong Kong Associations of Bank and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)10. The Law Society of Hong Kong and Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA)11. The Law Society of Hong Kong and Qatar Lawyers Association12. Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) (non-delegate)13. Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)14. MTR Corporation Limited and Qatar National Bank15. Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce and Luyi Industrial Park16. Hong Kong Productivity Council and Shanghai Westwell Technology17. Hong Kong Productivity Council and EHang Intelligent Equipment (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd18. Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Shanghai Westwell Technology19. Baoye Group and Luyi Industrial Park20. Deloitte China and Glodon Technology Co. Ltd21. Deloitte China and WeBank22. HSBC and PCI Technology Co., Ltd23. HSBC and Meetsocial Group24. Standard Chartered and Fosun International25. Templewater and WeBank26. Center International Group Co., Limited and Luyi Industrial Development QFZ27. Luyi Industrial Park and Qatar Development Bank28. Goldford Group and WeBank and Klickl Technology L.L.C29. Development Bureau and Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' of Qatar30. Invest Hong Kong and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry31. Invest Hong Kong and Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)32. Department of Justice and Ministry of Justice of the State of Qatar (Announcement)33. Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department and Qatar Customs (Announcement)34. Security Bureau (Announcement)35. Trade and Industry Department and Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the State of Qatar (Announcement on progress of IPPA's negotiation)As the Belt and Road Initiative continues injecting new momentum into regional cooperation, Hong Kong, positioned as a superconnector and super value-adder with the distinctive advantages of enjoying the strong support of the mainland and being closely connected to the world, will continue to serve as a trade hub between the mainland and the Middle East.In September, the HKSAR Government and HKTDC will host the 10th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong at which Qatari companies can exchange valuable insights and find ways to collaborate with other governments and businesses along the Belt and Road.The Hong Kong delegation's visit to Qatar is part of a broader high-level overseas visit taking place from 10 to 15 May. This visit aims to strengthen economic and trade ties between Hong Kong, the mainland and the Middle East, building on the success of the Chief Executive's previous missions to Saudi Arabia and the UAE in 2023.Photo download: https://bit.ly/44u5NG1The business delegation led by Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), comprises over 50 business leaders from Hong Kong and enterprise representatives from seven mainland provinces and cities35 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and announcements were facilitatedThe delegation visited Lusail CityThe delegation visited the National Museum of QatarDr Peter K N Lam, Chairman, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and members of the delegation took part in a roundtable meeting with the chairman and key members of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)Media enquiriesHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Snowy ChanTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgSam HoTel: (852) 2584 4569Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 12, 2025) - Euro Manganese Inc. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (OTC Pink: EUMNF) (FSE: E060) (the "Company" or "Euro Manganese") is pleased to announce that it has appointed Ms. Martina Blahova as permanent President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") effective May 12, 2025 and will appoint Ms. Blahova to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Ms. Blahova's appointment to the Board will not take effect until she has obtained a director identification number from the Australian Business Registry Services.Ms. Blahova was appointed as Interim CEO in November 2024. After assessing Ms. Blahova's considerable contributions as Interim CEO and her depth of experience at Euro Manganese and at other companies, the Board determined that she is the best-qualified individual to continue to advance the Company's strategy and execute on the development of the Chvaletice Manganese Project (the "Project").Martina Blahova, President and CEO of Euro Manganese commented, "I am honoured to be appointed CEO during this transformative period for both Euro Manganese and the European battery materials industry. In recent months, we've secured critical government designations, made significant progress on measures to strengthen our financial position, and validated the Project's strategic relevance to Europe's decarbonization goals. I am incredibly proud of our team's achievements and excited to build long-term value for our stakeholders as we advance our vision of providing a resilient, local, and sustainable supply of high-purity manganese." Mr. Rick Anthon, Chairman of the Board, added, "Martina has been instrumental in advancing Euro Manganese's mission to become Europe's leading producer of high-purity manganese. As Interim CEO, she demonstrated a clear vision, deep strategic insight, and steady leadership, which are qualities that have helped position the Chvaletice Manganese Project at the heart of Europe's clean energy transition. Following a robust period of progress under her guidance, the Board is pleased to confirm her appointment as CEO and looks forward to working with her as we move to the next phase of growth."Since joining Euro Manganese in 2018, Ms. Blahova has held various senior leadership roles including Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO, helping guide the company through significant project development milestones and operational transformation. As CEO, she will continue to focus on advancing the Company's long-term growth strategy, delivering value to shareholders, and fostering a culture of excellence.About Martina BlahovaMs. Blahova has served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company since January 2020, and Interim CEO since November 2024. She has extensive financial and leadership experience gained from working in Canada, the Czech Republic, and in the UK. Her full bio is available here.About Euro Manganese Euro Manganese is a battery materials company focused on becoming a leading producer of high-purity manganese for the electric vehicle industry. The Company is advancing development of the Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic and an early-stage opportunity to produce battery-grade manganese products in Bécancour, Québec.The Chvaletice Project is a unique waste-to-value recycling and remediation opportunity involving reprocessing old tailings from a decommissioned mine. It is also the only sizable resource of manganese in the European Union, strategically positioning the Company to provide battery supply chains with critical raw materials to support the global shift to a circular, low-carbon economy.Euro Manganese is dual listed on the TSX-V and the ASX.Authorized for release by the Chairman of Euro Manganese Inc.Neither TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) or the ASX accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Enquiries LodeRock AdvisorsNeil WeberInvestor and Media Relations - North America+1 (647) 222-0574 neil.weber@loderockadvisors.comJane Morgan Management Jane Morgan Investor and Media Relations - Australia +61 (0) 405 555 618 jm@janemorganmanagement.com.auCompany Address: #709 -700 West Pender St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 1G8Website: www.mn25.caFollow us on: LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTubeClick Here to Subscribe to our mailing list for updatesForward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, its Chvaletice Project, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "forecast", "predict" and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements. Forward-Looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and, even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company.Forward-Looking statements include statements regarding director appointment process and any expected outcome and ability to navigate current market conditions. All forward-looking statements are made based on the Company's current beliefs including various assumptions made by the Company, including that the Chvaletice Project will be developed and operate as planned, the Company will obtain sufficient financing, and that the Company will be able to meet the conditions of its secured financing. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: insufficient working capital; inability to meet the conditions of its secured financing, risks due to granting security, lack of availability of financing for developing and advancing the Chvaletice Project; the potential for unknown or unexpected events to cause contractual conditions to not be satisfied; developments in EV (Electric Vehicles) battery markets and chemistries; risks related to fluctuations in currency exchange rates; and regulation and changes in laws by various governmental agencies. For a further discussion of risks relevant to the Company, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form for the year ended September 30, 2024, available on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Subject to applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this news release.Appendix ASummary of Material Contract Terms for Incoming Chief Executive OfficerIn accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.16.4, the following are the material terms of the employment agreement with Ms. Martina Blahova for the role of Chief Executive Officer of Euro Manganese Inc. ("EMN"), which was entered into effective May 12, 2025.The key remuneration and contract terms related to Ms. Blahova's employment agreement are set out below:Effective Date:May 12, 2025Term:Permanent CEOFixed Annual Remuneration (FAR):CAD$450,000 per annum, to be taken as cash. Incentives: Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP):Ms. Blahova is eligible for a short term incentive plan of up to 75% of her FAR based on the achievement of certain corporate and individual performance targets, payable as a cash bonus. Board has discretion to amend STIP performance targets and payment schedule upon certain events and/or transactions, including in the event of change in control. Annual awards under STIP are subject to Ms. Blahova's individual performance (achievements and conduct) and EMN and Ms. Blahova achieving Board-approved targets.Service BonusMs. Blahova will be entitled to receive a service bonus equal to 12 months of her FAR payable upon the occurrence of a change in control of the Company and/or its subsidiary as a retention bonus. This payment is not connected with any actual or potential termination of Ms. Blahova's Employment Agreement. A change of control for this purpose includes 40% change in ownership or voting power of the Company and/or its subsidiary.Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP):The form of Ms. Blahova's participation in EMN's LTIP is by way of Stock Option Plan and Board approval. Stock options granted to Ms. Blahova can range from 0% - 100% of the target LTIP opportunity, based upon the achievement of corporate and individual performance targets. Ms. Blahova's annual performance is measured against corporate and individual performance objectives, the weighting of each being dependent upon her role in the organization and relative influence over corporate performance objectives. Any future stock option grants to Ms. Blahova are expected to have an expiry of 10 years, and the vesting schedule will be 1/3 of the stock option grant will immediately, 1/3 will vest on the first anniversary of the date of the grant, and 1/3 will vest on the second anniversary of the date of the grant, all subject to the Board's discretionTermination Provisions: Resignation by Ms. BlahovaMs. Blahova may terminate her employment at any time by giving EMN not less than six weeks' written notice. Termination by EMN with NoticeThe Company may terminate Ms. Blahova's employment at any time with 12 months severance. Additionally, upon a termination without cause, all unvested stock options shall vest. Termination by EMN Without NoticeUpon the Company's termination of Ms. Blahova's employment for cause, Ms. Blahova shall not be entitled to reasonable written notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice of termination, or any other compensation or damages for severance. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/251597 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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