IGG INC Annual Profit Soars by 697% to HK$580 million JCN Newswire

IGG INC Annual Profit Soars by 697% to HK$580 million

March 27, 2025
IGG Inc 2024 Annual Financial Highlights and 2025 Business Update:- In 2024, the Group experienced a 9% year-on-year increase in revenue, reaching a total of HK$5.74 billion. This growth was primarily due to three growth drivers – two highly-rated games “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise”, which contributed approximately HK$1 billion and HK$700 million, respectively, along with the APP Business , which generated HK$1.1 billion. These three contributors accounted for 49% of the Group’s revenue in 2024, up from 32% in 2023, underscoring the success of its diversified growth strategy. “Lords Mobile”, IGG’s flagship title launched nine years ago, made a significant contribution of nearly HK$2.6 billion in revenue.- The Group achieved a significant 697% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching HK$580 million in 2024. The Group’s core business experienced a substantial surge of 3,626% year-on-year to HK$650 million in net profit. The investment business recorded an unrealized loss of approximately HK$70 million due to fair-value changes of investees.- Entering 2025, the Group will continue to enhance its gaming and APP Business, with a commitment to sustaining long-term profitability. The Group will release two blockbuster strategy games, “Frozen War” and Project PSS, along with a blockbuster casual game, “Tycoon Master”. With their innovative and meticulously crafted gameplay, these titles possess growth potential.HONG KONG, Mar 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - IGG Inc (“IGG” or “the Group”, stock code: 799.HK), a leading global developer and publisher of mobile games and applications, is pleased to announce the audited consolidated financial results of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2024.In 2024, the Group steadily reinforced its development goal of “diversified growth and steady profitability” through three growth drivers: two highly-rated games, “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise”, along with the APP Business. In terms of revenue, the Group experienced a 9% year-on-year increase, reaching HK$5.74 billion in 2024. This growth was primarily driven by “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise”, which contributed approximately HK$1 billion and HK$700 million, respectively, while the APP Business generated HK$1.1 billion. These three contributors accounted for 49% of the Group’s revenue in 2024, up from 32% in 2023, underscoring the success of its diversified growth strategy. “Lords Mobile”, IGG’s flagship title launched nine years ago, made a significant contribution of nearly HK$2.6 billion in revenue. During the year, revenue from Asia, Europe and North America accounted for 42%, 34% and 20%, respectively, of the Group’s total revenue.With the contribution of the aforementioned businesses and extensive utilization of AI technology, the Group achieved a significant 697% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching HK$580 million in 2024. The Group’s core business experienced a substantial surge of 3,626% year-on-year to HK$650 million in net profit. The investment business recorded an unrealized loss of approximately HK$70 million due to fair-value changes of investees. As at 31 December 2024, the Group’s mobile games were available in 23 different languages worldwide, with approximately 1.5 billion users in total and over 17 million monthly active users (“MAU”) across more than 200 countries and regions.Since its launch, the game “Doomsday: Last Survivors” has regularly introduced new features, including account entrustment, alliance vault and mini-games, to enhance gamer engagement. Additionally, the game ran a series of collaborations with different partners, including the classic game “Metal Slug 3” and hit movie “Pacific Rim”. These initiatives, coupled with offline tournaments, were well-received by its 73 million players[1], leading to a 50% year-on-year increase in revenue. Following the success of the first International Offline SLG Championship held last year, the Group is gearing up for the “2025 World Championship” for “Doomsday: Last Survivors”, “Lords Mobile”, and “Viking Rise” to let players experience the thrill of ‘live’ competitive gaming.“Viking Rise”, the Group’s first Viking-themed strategy game, received widespread acclaim when it was launched in late 2022. Throughout the year, the game continued to introduce new features, including Battle Royale gameplay, mercenary guild battles and a new conquest season entitled “Fenrir’s Judgement”. Additionally, the game reintroduced a collaboration with the popular TV show “Vikings” from MGM Television and its spinoff series “Vikings: Valhalla”. These enhancements and marketing initiatives resonated with its 40 million players2, driving a remarkable 66% year-on-year increase in revenue.“Lords Mobile”, IGG’s blockbuster title that debuted nine years ago, is the Group’s first cross-platform, multi-language, real-time game, lauded by Sensor Tower for its longevity[2], and designed for a global audience. It has received widespread acclaim from gamers, and consistently generates stable revenue for the Group. As of 31 December 2024, it has amassed 740 million registered users worldwide and has 9 million MAU. In the second half of 2024, the game introduced the much-anticipated “Chaos Arena” feature, alongside ongoing IP collaborations and various offline events, to sustain player interest.After a decade of exploration, research and development, the Group’s APP Business finally achieved significant breakthroughs and remarkable growth over the past two years. It has built a proprietary ad traffic platform supported by service-oriented mobile applications. Leveraging the Group’s global operational expertise and a base of more than 1 billion users, the APP Business reached a new milestone of 62 million MAU. It generated a remarkable HK$1.1 billion in revenue in 2024, representing 19% of the Group’s total revenue. The APP Business has emerged as a vital growth driver for the Group, contributing notably to a net profit of HK$95 million.Through a combination of share repurchases and dividend payouts, the Group consistently returns value to its shareholders. During the year, the total amount declared in dividends, together with the funds allocated for share repurchases, accounted for approximately 38% of the Group’s net profit for 2024. The Board of Directors declared a second interim dividend of HK6.4 cents per ordinary share. Coupled with the first interim dividend of HK8.5 cents, the total dividend declared amounts to HK14.9 cents, representing approximately 30% of annual profit. In 2024, the Group allocated approximately HK$47 million for share buybacks, which corresponds to approximately 8% of annual profit.Entering 2025, the Group will continue to enhance its gaming and APP Business, with a commitment to sustaining long-term profitability. The Group will release two blockbuster strategy games, “Frozen War” and Project PSS, alongside a blockbuster casual game, “Tycoon Master”. With their innovative and meticulously crafted gameplay, these titles possess growth potential. The Group is dedicated to drive growth for the APP Business by enhancing its platform development. Embracing the corporate spirit of “Innovators at Work, Gamers at Heart”, the Group will continue to strengthen its global R&D and operational capabilities, to relentlessly pursue its strategy of quality, innovation, and excellence in creating innovative yet timeless games.About IGG IncEstablished in 2006, IGG Inc is a leading global mobile games and applications developer and operator with headquarters in Singapore and local offices in the United States, China, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, Türkiye, Italy and Spain. IGG offers multi-language and multifarious games and mobile applications to users around the world. The Group has established long-term partnerships with over 100 business partners, including global platforms, advertising channels, and vendors such as Apple, Google and Meta. IGG’s most popular products include the games “Lords Mobile”, “Doomsday: Last Survivors”, “Viking Rise”, “Time Princess”, along with a range of diversified mobile applications.[1]APP Business: development and operations of the Group’s mobile applications.[2]User data as of December 31, 2024.[3]Source: Sensor Tower, a third-party analytics platform Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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China Travel International’s Revenue Reached HK$4,627 Million in 2024, Profit Attributable to Operation Grew 8% Year-on-Year JCN Newswire

China Travel International’s Revenue Reached HK$4,627 Million in 2024, Profit Attributable to Operation Grew 8% Year-on-Year

March 27, 2025
Results highlights:- Consolidated revenue was HK$4,627 million (YOY increase of 3%). Profit attributable to operation was HK$307 million (YOY increase of 8%).- Profit attributable to shareholders was HK$106 million, a decrease mainly attributable to the decrease in fair value of investment properties.- The Group managed 59 scenic and resort destinations through investment and operations, maintaining the leading position in the industry.- The Group’s financial position remained stable and healthy, with adequate investment and financing capabilities. Debt-to-equity ratio was 32%.- A dividend of HK1.5 cents per share was distributed for the full year, with a dividend payout ratio of 78%.HONG KONG, Mar 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited (“China Travel International” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the ‘‘Group’’) (Stock Code: 308) announced the annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the “Period”). The Group recorded a consolidated revenue of HK$4,627 million for the Period, representing a 3% increase compared with the previous year. Profit attributable to operation was HK$307 million, representing an 8% increase compared with the previous year. The decreased profit for the Period was mainly attributable to a decrease in the fair value of investment properties.During the Period, the tourism economy returned to a growth tendency, the Group consistently strengthened its core functions and competitiveness, while committing to expanding operational scale and enhancing development capabilities. Total revenue from tourist attractions and related operations was HK$2,345 million, representing a 2% increase compared with the previous year. Attributable profit was HK$14 million, a turnaround from loss to profit. Demand for the travel document business returned to a normal level. Revenue from travel document and related operations was HK$344 million, representing a decrease of 27% compared with the previous year. Attributable profit was HK$176 million, representing a 30% decrease compared with the previous year. With the increase in tourist numbers due to the relaxation of travel restrictions and the opening of the Metropark Hotel Hung Hom and Green Residence serviced apartment in May 2024, revenue from the Group’s hotel operations was HK$820 million, representing an 18% increase compared with the previous year. Hotel operations recorded an attributable profit of HK$227 million, representing a 40% increase compared with the previous year. Revenue from passenger transportation operations was HK$1,093 million, representing an 11% increase compared with the previous year. The Group’s financial position remained stable and healthy, with adequate investment and financing capabilities. Cash and bank balances were HK$2,444 million and debt-to-equity ratio was 32%‚The Board does not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the Period. A dividend of HK1.5 cents per share was distributed for the full year, with a dividend payout ratio of 78%.By placing greater emphasis on customer demand-oriented approaches and developing a multi-level and differentiated product series, the Group is exploring the "Second Growth Curve." Guided by its strategic roadmap, the Group intensified innovation-driven development initiatives, achieving record-high revenues at select tourist destinations. With lean management instituted in Desert Star Hotel and Diamond Hotel officially opened, Shapotou Scenic Spot successfully developed a new “scenic spot + characteristic hotel” tourism model and created a national-level tourist resort, achieving considerable revenue growth during the year. The China-Vietnam Detian cross-border Tourism Cooperation Zone in Detian Scenic Spot has commenced operation, becoming the first cross-border tourism cooperation zone in China. Lanyue Hotel of CTS Lugu Lake offers a variety of immersive local cultural experiences, catering to the preferences of high-net-worth vacationers, and has been awarded multiple accolades as a boutique resort hotel. In cooperation with Tencent Video, Splendid China has introduced the IP of A Dream of Splendour to create the IP powered “Splendid and Flourishing Age”, an immersive new cultural and entertainment district.Through the acquisition and strategic management of premium scenic assets, the Group is positioning itself as a “first-class tourist destination investment and operation service provider”. During the Period, the Company established a joint venture for the Longqi Bay Resort project in Dapeng New District, Shenzhen, an important exploration for the Company’s goal of building a quality “one-stop leisure and vacation destination in the Greater Bay Area”. Additionally, the Company formed a joint venture for the urban renewal of Chongqing amusement park. The Company also established a joint venture to develop a domestic and international aerospace tourism destination in Hainan, starting with the upgrading and operation of the Wenchang Aerospace Science Center. Moreover, the Group launched three projects in Sichuan Daocheng Yading, Guangdong Shantou, and Jiangxi Ruiji, enriching the business line of natural and cultural scenic spots. The Group extended its management services to 16 additional well known tourism destinations in Xinjiang, Jiangxi, and other provinces, three of which are 5A grade scenic spots, including the Gate of the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang. Managing 59 scenic and resort destinations through investment and operations, the Group maintains the leading position in the industry.Driven by technological innovation, the Company has upgraded its management and operations, achieving high-quality and sustainable growth. The Company continued to iterate and enhance the functionality of its digital platforms to optimise booking processes and the customer service experience. All the Company’s controlled scenic spots have adopted digital platforms for integrated online business operations. By leveraging capabilities such as whole-staff marketing and discount purchase limits, the Company further enhances its self-operated sales volume. The Company successfully integrated with the parent company’s Hong Kong platform, CTGO, providing strong support for the expansion of Hong Kong operations. The Company has also explored innovative applications of new technologies and products such as AI and drones in scenic areas. Five innovative scenarios were launched, such as an AR tour experience at Detian Scenic Spot, Qianxiaobao AI Agent, and drone performances at Window of the World, in order to enhance customer experience.About China Travel International Investment Hong Kong LimitedWith its strategy of becoming "a first-class tourist destination investor, operator and service provider", the Group focuses on the development of tourist destinations and is committed to develop and operate premium cultural and tourism products with unique experience in travel and leisure. The principal business activities of the Group include investment and operations of tourist attraction and related business (including theme parks, natural and cultural scenic spots, leisure resorts and supplementary tourist attraction operations), travel document and related operations, hotel operations and passenger transportation operations.This press release is issued by Porda Havas International Financial Communications Group for and on behalf of China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited. For enquiries, please contactMs. Kelly Fung/Ms. Wang PeiTel: +852 3150 6763 / +86 10 5923 2758Email: chinatravel.hk@h-advisors.global Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Hitachi to Install a New Digital Maturity Assessment Method to Accelerate DX in Global Manufacturing Operations JCN Newswire

Hitachi to Install a New Digital Maturity Assessment Method to Accelerate DX in Global Manufacturing Operations

March 27, 2025
TOKYO, Mar 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) and International Centre for Industrial Transformation Ltd. (“INCIT”) today announced that Hitachi will implement INCIT's Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) and XIRI-Analytics, an analytics platform, to accelerate the digital transformation (DX) of Hitachi's global manufacturing operations.In the next Mid-Term Management Plan, Hitachi aims to realize a "True One Hitachi" with digital at its core and to further grow the Social Innovation Business. To achieve this sustainable growth, it is essential to leverage Hitachi’s strengths in IT, OT, and products, and to accelerate the creation of unique value globally. In this context, it is necessary for the business divisions that handle products to build a production system that carries out all stages from design to manufacturing at optimal locations in Japan and overseas. It is also important to combine global manufacturing know-how with digital technology. Hitachi has been working to optimize the entire value chain from development to manufacturing and maintenance, and to enhance smart factories. In 2020, Hitachi was the first Japanese company to beselected as a “Lighthouse*1”, the world’s advanced factories.INCIT's SIRI, which will be introduced at this time, is a method for assessing the digital maturity of manufacturers and is the first such method offered by an independent, non-governmental organization in the world. The XIRI-Analytics, an analytics platform is used globally in 67 countries, 12 industries, and 57 sub-segments, and is designed to supportmanufacturers' DX efforts, regardless of scale of the business or industry. With XIRI-Analytics, stakeholders can make more informed decisions and accelerate their efforts to improve DX in manufacturing, sustainability, and ESG assessments.Until now, Hitachi has been using its own methods based on the deep knowledge of factory staff to evaluate progress inareas such as the digitalization of manufacturing departments and design capabilities. From now on, by combining Hitachi's know-how with SIRI and XIRI Analytics, it will be possible to conduct objective benchmarking using INCIT's wide range of industry data to understand the company's global position and DX priorities toward Industry4.0. By combining Hitachi's manufacturing and digital expertise with INCIT's analytical capabilities, Hitachi aims to further accelerate the transformation of the manufacturing sector and to improve global competitive advantage, growing its Social Innovation Business.*1 An initiative by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to designate advanced factories that will lead Industry 4.0. Three factories in Japan have been certified so far, and Hitachi's Omika Works was selected in 2020.About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railwaysystems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in variousindustries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. Thecompany’s revenues as 3sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.About INCITHeadquartered in Singapore, the International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) is an independent, non-governmental organization established to lead the transformation of manufacturing around the world. INCIT supports manufacturers' Industry 4.0 initiatives and uses globally referenced frameworks, tools, concepts, and programs to drive innovation as a trusted partner to enable the rise of smart and sustainable manufacturing.For more information, please visit the company’s website at https://incit.org/en_au/. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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TGR Launches Partially Upgraded Supra RZ Grade and Special-edition Supra “A90 Final Edition” in Japan JCN Newswire

TGR Launches Partially Upgraded Supra RZ Grade and Special-edition Supra “A90 Final Edition” in Japan

March 27, 2025
The partially upgraded Supra RZ Grade has gone on sale as of today, March 21. The lottery for the special-edition Supra "A90 Final Edition" has also begun today, with 150 units in Japan.The Supra RZ Grade has been partially upgraded to deliver a more integrated driving experience for unrestrained driving joy not only on city streets but also on winding roads and circuits. It features improved braking performance for safety and security, an increased-rigidity body, suspension, and chassis, optimized tuning, and enhanced aerodynamic performance.TGR has created the special-edition "A90 Final Edition" as the current Supra model's culmination, with increased engine output and torque, to express gratitude to Supra fans around the world for their patronage. This special-edition Supra boasts numerous upgraded driving-related elements, such as strengthened brakes and body rigidity, and a KW suspension system, with such systems being a racing car favorite, and the use of high-grip tires. The result is an ultimate high-performance, high-spec model that has been optimally tuned in sync with the Supra's natural evolution.TOKYO, Mar 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has launched a partially upgraded model of the Supra RZ Grade today, March 21, at Toyota dealerships across Japan. In addition, the lottery for the special-edition Supra "A90 Final Edition" has begun today at GR Garage locations across Japan, with 150 units in Japan. The entry period will run from today to April 13, with winners being announced on May 9.In 2019, driven by the strong desire of Chairman Akio Toyoda, aka Master Driver Morizo, the Supra stormed back after a 17-year absence. Said Chairman Toyoda upon its release: "Back in the day, I spent countless hours driving an old Supra at Nürburgring to become a master driver. Supra is like an old friend that holds a special place in my heart. While other manufacturers were putting their beautiful new prototypes which they were going to introduce through the paces, I was driving an old Supra that was no longer in production. So even though Toyota had no plans to make a new Supra, just like a lot of other die-hard Supra fans around the world, I secretly wanted to make it happen. The new GR Supra was born through testing at Nürburgring, and I can honestly say that it is a car that is fun to drive and better than ever."The current Supra has continued to evolve since its launch, with partially upgraded models released in 2020 and 2022. Now, TGR is launching a partially upgraded Supra RZ Grade that delivers a more integrated driving experience. In addition, to express its gratitude to Supra fans around the world for their patronage, TGR is also launching the special-edition Supra "A90 Final Edition," an ultimate high-performance, high-spec model, as the current Supra model's culmination.Please refer to the following press release for vehicle details.TGR Launches Partially Upgraded Supra (3.0-liter) and Special-edition Supra "A90 Final Edition"https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/41894560.html The partially upgraded Supra RZ Grade and the special-edition Supra "A90 Final Edition" will be on display at the 2025 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Round 1 to be held at Okayama International Circuit on April 12 and 13, 2025.For more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/42475735.html. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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NEC provides 25G tunable SFP extended reach optical transceiver JCN Newswire

NEC provides 25G tunable SFP extended reach optical transceiver

March 27, 2025
NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has started international sales of a 25G tunable SFP extended reach optical transceiver equipped with a tunable laser that improves transmission distance from the 15km of conventional products to 40km, one of the longest transmission distances in the industry. The transceiver also enables reductions in both installation and maintenance costs, which helps to meet the demand for expanding 5G mobile network and access network areas.The new product uses NEC's original silicon photonics optical modulator to reduce the effects of wavelength dispersion, a characteristic of optical fiber that has limited the transmission distance of previous products. In addition, by adopting an electrical dispersion compensation (EDC) receiver circuit that compensates for waveform distortion, the transmission distance has been increased to 40km, 2.6 times that of the conventional product.Furthermore, by maintaining a power consumption of 2.5W, which is the same as that of the 15km product, it is possible to introduce this new transceiver into the same SFP port as before, allowing for flexible upgrades.In addition, the transceiver is compatible with wavelength division multiplexing (WDM), and can transmit up to 50 wavelengths multiplexed onto a single optical fiber, enabling significant reductions in optical fiber costs. It also has a tunable laser and can handle all 50 wavelengths with a single unit. This means that there is no need to prepare individual optical transceivers for each wavelength, making it possible to reduce inventory and maintenance costs.Features of the new product include the following:Reduces the effects of wavelength dispersion to achieve long-distance transmissionNEC has developed a new optical modulator that reduces the effects of wavelength dispersion using silicon photonics technology. In addition, by incorporating an EDC that electrically compensates for waveform distortion caused by wavelength dispersion in the receiver, the transmission distance has been extended to 40km.Connection with existing equipment is possibleIt has a power consumption of 2.5W, which is the same as the 15km product, and can be easily introduced into existing SFP ports that accommodate the existing product. The electrical interface is also compatible with the existing product, and transmission up to 40km is possible simply by introducing the new transceiver.Achieving a cost-efficient networkThis product supports WDM networks with up to 50 wavelengths. Since 50 wavelengths can be transmitted over a single fiber, the efficiency of fiber use is high, reducing fiber costs. In addition, since the wavelength can be set freely using a tunable laser, there is no need to prepare individual optical transceivers for each wavelength, reducing inventory and maintenance costs. The tunable laser is made possible by NEC's unique silicon photonics technology, and is integrated with the optical modulator described above.Automatic wavelength setting function for easy implementationThe transceiver communicates with the opposing optical transceiver and is equipped with a self-tuning function that automatically sets the wavelength, so the wavelength setting is completed with the optical transceiver alone. Since it does not require control from the host, no additional work is required when installing it in network equipment.In the years ahead, data traffic is expected to increase even more due to the spread of AI and video distribution services, and it is predicted that demand from users who require high-speed communication will also increase. For this reason, it is important to achieve further area expansion of 5G mobile networks and high-speed access networks at low cost.The 25G tunable SFP extended reach optical transceiver is a product that meets these market needs."More than 2 million units of short reach (SR) and long reach (LR) 25G transceivers were shipped in 2024, replacing 10G connectivity in enterprise and access networks. We expect that extended reach (ER) (40km) transceivers will account for 5% of the total shipments of 25G transceivers in 2025-2030, reaching close to 2 million units over the forecast period," said Vladimir Kozlov, CEO and Chief Analyst of LightCounting."NEC has developed a transformative 25G tunable SFP solution, pushing the boundaries of extended reach to 40km," said Takashi Sato, Corporate Senior Vice President at NEC. "This achievement was made possible by NEC’s proprietary silicon photonics modulator and state-of-the-art dispersion compensation techniques, specifically tailored to address the needs of extended reach for mobile and access networks."Going forward, NEC will continue to expand its lineup of optical transceiver products based on silicon photonics technology, which has the advantage of low power consumption and low cost, in order to meet the growing demand for data traffic.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Start of Joint Study on Integrated Power and Data Center Business in Ohgishima area in Keihin District JCN Newswire

Start of Joint Study on Integrated Power and Data Center Business in Ohgishima area in Keihin District

March 27, 2025
TOKYO, Mar 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JFE Holdings, Inc. (JFE) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) are pleased to announce that we have signed a memorandum of understanding and begun studying the possibility of establishing a joint power and data center business in the Ohgishima area in Keihin District.In the Ohgishima area, JFE is promoting land use conversion to a field that challenges advanced initiatives to realize carbon neutrality and innovation, with the aim of realizing the land use concept set forth in OHGISHIMA2050. A base for receiving, storing and supplying liquefied hydrogen is planned to be established in this area by fiscal 2030, and JFE is studying green power generation using this hydrogen at its own power plant in this area.On the other hand, MC is engaged in the data center business, which is positioned as the “AI infrastructure ” that supports the digital society, both in Japan and overseas, and has diverse industrial knowledge, including in the power business.In recent years, the demand for data centers has increased rapidly due to the increase in information processing needs worldwide. In addition to the limited land available for data center construction in urban areas, securing sustainable and stable electricity is an important issue when developing these facilities due to their high demand for power.JFE and Mitsubishi aim to resolve the above social issues and contribute to strengthening Japan's industrial competitiveness by considering the power business and data center business together.Specifically, taking into account the characteristics of the district, which can also supply green electricity by utilizing hydrogen and existing power plants, JFE and MC will jointly study the development of data centers in the area adjacent to JFE's own power plants by fiscal 2030, and the power business, including the expansion of power plants that will be necessary as land-use conversion progresses in the Ohgishimaarea, in order to develop the power and social infrastructure that supports the industry.JFE and MC will promote GX and DX initiatives starting with this joint study and contribute to the sustainable development of the region and society.(Land Use Zoning in JFE Land Use Initiative "OHGISHIMA 2050")*For more information on OHGISHIMA2050, please refer to the following URL.URL：https://www.jfe-holdings.co.jp/uploads/230907.pdf Inquiry Recipient:Mitsubishi CorporationTelephone:+81-3-3210-2171 Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Kristof Schoffling’s Move Digital Leads Global Tech Transformation in 2025 with Breakthroughs in AI, Blockchain, and Robotics ACN Newswire

Kristof Schoffling’s Move Digital Leads Global Tech Transformation in 2025 with Breakthroughs in AI, Blockchain, and Robotics

March 27, 2025
Mahe, Seychelles, Mar 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Move Digital Limited, led by tech entrepreneur and strategist Kristof Schöffling, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for 2025, solidifying its position as a global leader in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and robotics innovation.With operations across Monaco, Thailand, Tokyo, Sydney, and Hong Kong, Move Digital is delivering on its mission to integrate advanced technology into daily life - long before mainstream adoption.A Vision for 2025 Built on Proven ExecutionKristof Schöffling, a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience and several successful tech exits, has developed a reputation for recognizing transformational trends before they become global movements. Under his leadership, Move Digital has evolved from a blockchain innovator into a world-class firm delivering AI-powered consumer applications, elite consulting for family offices, and cutting-edge robotics manufacturing."Artificial intelligence should never be a concept locked in boardrooms or labs," says Schöffling. "Our mission at Move Digital is to bring intelligent solutions into everyday lives, enabling convenience, freedom, and efficiency for all demographics."AI for the Real WorldMove Digital's AI division is now rolling out globally distributed applications that simplify daily routines, boost productivity, and enhance user experience across demographics. These solutions are designed to demystify AI and make its value tangible for businesses, households, and institutions.Strategic Consulting for Family Offices & Global InvestorsRecognizing a sharp uptick in demand for trusted tech advisors, Schöffling has expanded Move Digital's footprint into strategic consulting for family offices and high-net-worth individuals. The firm now works with legacy investors in financial capitals such as Monaco, Tokyo, Bangkok, and Hong Kong - helping them navigate AI strategy, digital transformation, and blockchain innovation."AI is no longer a playground for tech firms. It's a fundamental economic asset," says Schöffling. "Whether you're overseeing a global portfolio or operating a legacy business, integrating AI is now a matter of staying competitive."Robotics: Move Digital's Next FrontierIn 2025, Move Digital is entering the robotics space with production facilities under development in Vietnam and China. These facilities will produce intelligent household robots powered by modular AI systems and connected digital infrastructure.Forecasts project the global robotics market to grow from $46 billion in 2024 to over $169 billion by 2032. Move Digital aims to lead this charge with innovative products that bring automation into private homes and elevate the quality of daily living.Public Sector Engagement & InnovationIn addition to his private sector success, Kristof Schöffling plays a key role in advising governments on emerging technology adoption. As Trade Commissioner of Vanuatu to Thailand, he contributes to initiatives around blockchain strategy and CBDC implementation - bridging public and private sector goals for a tech-driven future.About Kristof SchöfflingKristof Schöffling is a renowned technology leader, known for his early adoption of blockchain, AI, and decentralized systems. With a strategic footprint in Monaco, Thailand, and across Asia-Pacific, Schöffling is recognized globally for transforming emerging technology into high-impact solutions. Whether searched as Kristof Schöffling, Kristof Schoffling, or Kristof Schoeffling, his work consistently ranks among the most relevant and forward-looking in tech innovation.About Move Digital LimitedMove Digital Limited is a global technology firm delivering AI-powered applications, high-end consulting for family offices, and robotics manufacturing focused on household automation. With a vision to make advanced technologies accessible, Move Digital continues to redefine the intersection of technology and real-world utility.Media Contact:Brand: Move Digital LimitedContact: Kristof SchöfflingWebsite: https://movedigital.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Kyrgyzstan is Developing Its Own Crypto Hub: A7A5 Stablecoin Listed on the Regulated Exchange Meer Exchange ACN Newswire

Kyrgyzstan is Developing Its Own Crypto Hub: A7A5 Stablecoin Listed on the Regulated Exchange Meer Exchange

March 26, 2025
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Mar 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Kyrgyzstan continues to solidify its position as a regional crypto hub. The country is advancing its digital asset regulation, testing legal frameworks, and launching licensed platforms. One of the key steps in this direction is the launch of A7A5 - a stablecoin pegged to the Russian ruble within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The token was issued by the Kyrgyz company Old Vector, in full compliance with local regulatory requirements and with the support of the Kyrgyz government.One of the world's leading crypto hubsAs part of the strategic course set by the country's president, Kyrgyzstan has adopted a comprehensive package of laws regulating the cryptocurrency market. For the first time, the country has introduced full legislation on digital assets, covering all major aspects of the industry - from exchanges to token issuers. This has created a new institutional infrastructure that did not previously exist in the market.Among the unique innovations is the mechanism for registering token issuances under official state supervision. Regulators ensure that token emissions comply with regulatory requirements, have fiat backing, undergo regular audits, and meet obligations to token holders. In essence, Kyrgyzstan provides one of the most transparent and secure tokenization models in the world.The first issuance of A7A5 (mint) was carried out in complete accordance with the new national legislation - under the control of regulatory authorities and directed to an officially registered, regulated broker.The A7A5 token is now available for trading on the regulated exchange Meer Exchange and is expected to be listed on decentralized platforms in the future. Its fiat backing is stored in bank accounts, and its volume is audited by an independent firm on a quarterly basis. The key advantage of A7A5 is the opportunity to earn up to 20% annually, driven by its link to the refinancing rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation and additional income strategies in DeFi.For those seeking an alternativeThe digital asset market is moving toward the integration of traditional finance with decentralized technologies. The emergence of stablecoins has enabled users to:Transition from volatile crypto assets to stable currencies without leaving the blockchain ecosystem.Trade freely against the dollar - the world's primary reserve currency.Participate in DeFi protocols, with the potential to earn quasi-fixed income - returns close to fixed.However, despite the overall growth of the segment, stablecoins denominated in other currencies are still in their early stages.Currency diversity? Not yetAlthough the segment has seen significant capitalization, stablecoins other than the dollar still have very limited trading volumes:USDT - exceeds $60 billion per day.USDC - around $6 billion.Stablecoins in euros (e.g., EURT, agEUR) rarely exceed $5–10 million in daily trading volume.Stablecoins in yen and yuan are almost non-existent on major exchanges and DeFi protocols.Stablecoins in emerging market currencies (rubles, reais, rupees, etc.) are virtually absent from the crypto market.This limits the potential for building robust currency strategies, including FX and carry trades, which are at the core of the global financial market with a daily volume exceeding $7 trillion.What's preventing carry trade in crypto?To execute a traditional carry trade strategy in the digital space, several key elements are still missing:Recently, one of the most popular strategies in the global market was the "dollar-yen" trade: borrowing in JPY at a low interest rate and investing in USD. Today, DeFi does not offer the option to borrow in yen or any other currencies to utilize carry trade opportunities, making this scenario unfeasible.The reverse strategy - borrowing in dollars within DeFi - is possible, but there is no infrastructure to invest in assets from emerging markets with fixed returns or to hedge currency risk using derivatives.A7A5: The SolutionThe launch of A7A5, followed by its listing on both CEX and DEX, marks the first step in expanding the range of tools available to crypto investors, including:Participation in income strategies involving assets from emerging markets.The ability to hedge currency risks using derivative instruments.Synthetic and direct participation in RWA (Real-World Assets) through digital infrastructure.A7A5 is designed for investors who are ready to leverage next-generation technologies to achieve higher returns, given the limited alternatives in the world of traditional finance.The listing on Meer Exchange ensures liquidity, transparency, and institutional access to a new class of digital assets tied to the Russian economy and emerging markets.Social LinksX: https://x.com/A7A5officialTelegram: https://t.me/A7A5officialLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/a7a5officialMedia ContactBrand: A7A5Contact: Media teamWebsite: https://a7a5.io/ Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Mahkamah Agung Mengekalkan Peraturan yang Memerlukan Nombor Siri, Semakan Latar Belakang untuk Ghost Guns

March 26, 2025
` tags. (SeaPRwire) - WASHINGTON — Mahkamah Agung pada hari Rabu menegaskan peraturan pentadbiran Biden mengenai senjata yang hampir mustahil dikesan yang dipanggil senjata hantu, membuka jalan untuk nombor siri, pemeriksaan latar belakang dan keperluan pengesahan umur yang berterusan untuk membelinya dalam kit dalam talian. Pendapat 7-2 mendapati bahawa undang-undang senjata api sedia ada membenarkan peraturan kit yang semakin dikaitkan dengan jenayah. Jualan senjata api buatan sendiri yang dikenali sebagai senjata hantu berkembang dengan pesat selepas kit mula dipasarkan yang membolehkan orang ramai membina mereka dengan mudah di rumah, tulis Hakim Neil Gorsuch dalam pendapat majoriti. “Sesetengah penggemar rumah seronok memasangnya. Tetapi penjenayah juga mendapati mereka menarik,” katanya. Bilangan senjata hantu yang ditemui di tempat kejadian jenayah di seluruh negara juga telah meningkat, menurut data persekutuan. Kurang daripada 1,700 telah ditemui oleh penguatkuasa undang-undang pada tahun 2017, tetapi jumlah itu meningkat kepada 27,000 pada tahun 2023, menurut data Jabatan Kehakiman. Sejak peraturan persekutuan dimuktamadkan, bilangan senjata hantu telah mendatar atau menurun di beberapa bandar utama, termasuk New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia dan Baltimore, menurut dokumen mahkamah. Pembuatan alat ganti senjata api pelbagai juga menurun 36% secara keseluruhan, kata Jabatan Kehakiman. Senjata hantu ialah sebarang senjata api buatan persendirian tanpa nombor siri yang membolehkan polis mengesan senjata yang digunakan dalam jenayah. Peraturan 2022 tertumpu pada kit yang dijual dalam talian dengan semua yang diperlukan untuk membina senjata api berfungsi — kadangkala dalam masa kurang daripada 30 minit, menurut dokumen mahkamah. Senjata hantu telah digunakan dalam jenayah berprofil tinggi, termasuk kejadian tembakan beramai-ramai yang dilakukan dengan senjata hantu gaya AR-15 di Philadelphia yang menyebabkan lima orang maut. Polis percaya senjata hantu yang digunakan dalam pembunuhan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif UnitedHealthcare di Manhattan telah dibuat pada pencetak 3D dan bukannya dipasang daripada kit seperti yang menjadi tumpuan kes Mahkamah Agung. Dimuktamadkan atas arahan Presiden ketika itu, Joe Biden, peraturan "kerangka dan penerima" menghendaki syarikat untuk menganggap kit seperti senjata api lain dengan menambahkan nombor siri, menjalankan pemeriksaan latar belakang dan mengesahkan bahawa pembeli berumur 21 tahun ke atas. Kumpulan senjata api mencabar peraturan itu di mahkamah dalam kes yang dikenali sebagai Garland v. VanDerStok. Kebanyakan jenayah dilakukan dengan senjata api tradisional, bukan senjata hantu, hujah mereka. Adalah sah bagi orang ramai untuk membina senjata api mereka sendiri di rumah, kata pencabar, dengan berhujah bahawa Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives melampaui kuasanya dengan cuba mengawal selia kit tersebut. Majoriti Mahkamah Agung tidak bersetuju, sambil menunjukkan bahawa undang-undang memberikan ATF kuasa untuk mengawal selia barangan yang boleh dibuat dengan cepat menjadi senjata api berfungsi. “Kit ‘Buy Build Shoot’ juga boleh ‘ditukar dengan mudah’ menjadi senjata api, kerana ia tidak memerlukan lebih banyak masa, usaha, kepakaran atau alat khusus untuk disiapkan,” tulis Gorsuch, merujuk kepada produk tertentu. Sesetengah kit mungkin mengambil lebih banyak masa untuk dibina menjadi senjata api dan oleh itu berada di luar kuasa ATF, tulisnya, tetapi banyak kit yang paling popular tertakluk kepada peraturan. Hakim sebelum ini membenarkan peraturan itu kekal berkuat kuasa sementara saman itu dimainkan. Mahkamah sebelum ini membatalkan peraturan senjata api daripada pentadbiran pertama Presiden Donald Trump, pengharaman aksesori senjata api yang dikenali sebagai bump stock yang membolehkan tembakan pantas. Mahkamah juga telah mengembangkan hak Pindaan Kedua dengan penemuan bahawa peraturan senjata api moden mesti sesuai dengan tradisi sejarah. Dalam penentangan, Hakim Clarence Thomas menulis kit hanyalah bahagian senjata api dan tidak sepatutnya tertakluk kepada peraturan yang boleh membuka pintu kepada peraturan mengenai senjata popular lain. “Kongres boleh membenarkan ATF untuk mengawal selia mana-mana bahagian senjata api atau mana-mana objek yang mudah ditukar menjadi satu,” tulisnya. "Tetapi, ia tidak berbuat demikian."Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. 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Naib Presiden J.D. Vance Dijangka Menyertai Isterinya di Greenland pada Hari Jumaat berita

Naib Presiden J.D. Vance Dijangka Menyertai Isterinya di Greenland pada Hari Jumaat

March 26, 2025
(SeaPRwire) - WASHINGTON — Naib Presiden JD Vance berkata bahawa beliau akan menyertai isterinya dalam lawatan ke Greenland pada hari Jumaat, sambil mencadangkan dalam video dalam talian bahawa keselamatan global sedang dipertaruhkan. “Kami akan melihat bagaimana keadaan di sana,” kata Vance dalam video yang dikongsi pada hari Selasa. "Bagi pihak Presiden Trump, kami ingin menghidupkan semula keselamatan rakyat Greenland kerana kami fikir ia penting untuk melindungi keselamatan seluruh dunia." Presiden Donald Trump membuat banyak pihak di Eropah berang dengan mencadangkan bahawa Amerika Syarikat harus dalam beberapa bentuk mengawal wilayah autonomi yang kaya dengan mineral dan merupakan sekutu Amerika iaitu Denmark. Sebagai laluan laut ke Artik dan pendekatan Atlantik Utara ke Amerika Utara, Greenland mempunyai nilai strategik yang lebih luas kerana China dan Rusia juga berusaha untuk mendapatkan akses ke saluran airnya dan sumber semula jadi berdekatan. Keputusan naib presiden untuk melawat pangkalan tentera A.S. di Greenland telah menghapuskan risiko melanggar potensi pantang larang diplomatik dengan menghantar delegasi ke negara lain tanpa jemputan rasmi. Namun, Vance juga telah mengkritik sekutu Eropah yang sudah lama bergantung pada sokongan ketenteraan dari Amerika Syarikat, secara terbuka memusuhi rakan kongsi dengan cara yang telah menimbulkan kebimbangan tentang kebolehpercayaan Amerika. Menjelang pengumuman naib presiden bahawa beliau akan menyertai isterinya, rasa tidak puas hati daripada kerajaan Greenland dan Denmark semakin meningkat, dengan kerajaan Greenland menyiarkan di Facebook pada malam Isnin bahawa ia "tidak melanjutkan sebarang jemputan untuk sebarang lawatan, sama ada peribadi mahupun rasmi." Perdana Menteri Denmark, Mette Frederiksen memberitahu siaran nasional Denmark pada hari Selasa bahawa ia adalah "tekanan yang tidak boleh diterima." itu beliau akan bertolak pada hari Khamis ke Greenland dan kembali pada hari Sabtu. Vance dan salah seorang daripada tiga anaknya telah merancang untuk melawat tapak bersejarah dan belajar tentang budaya Greenland, tetapi penyertaan suaminya telah mengubah hala lawatan itu kepada keselamatan negara. Naib presiden berkata beliau tidak mahu membiarkan isterinya "berseronok seorang diri" dan berkata beliau bercadang untuk melawat pos di pantai barat laut Greenland. Vance berkata bahawa negara lain telah mengancam Greenland serta Amerika Syarikat dan Kanada. Penasihat keselamatan negara Trump, Mike Waltz, pada mulanya disenaraikan dalam kalangan pegawai A.S. yang juga menuju ke Greenland — tetapi namanya digugurkan apabila diumumkan bahawa naib presiden kini hadir. Rumah Putih tidak menyatakan pada hari Selasa sama ada rancangan perjalanan Waltz telah diubah selepas didedahkan bahawa beliau secara tidak sengaja telah menambahkan seorang wartawan ke dalam perbualan aplikasi pemesejan selamat mengenai serangan ketenteraan di Yaman. Vance berkata pemimpin di Denmark dan Amerika Utara telah "mengabaikan" Greenland "terlalu lama." Lawatan ke Pituffik Space Base akan berlangsung dan menggantikan lawatan Usha Vance yang diumumkan sebelum ini ke perlumbaan kereta luncur anjing Avannaata Qimussersu di Sisimiut. Tetapi Dwayne Ryan Menezes, pengasas dan pengarah urusan , berkata bahawa "ugutan" pentadbiran Trump terhadap Greenland boleh menjadi bumerang. Menezes berkata jika Trump "cukup bijak" untuk memahami kepentingan strategik Greenland bahawa beliau juga harus "cukup bijak untuk mengetahui bahawa tidak ada cara yang lebih baik untuk melemahkan tangan Amerika dan menyakiti kepentingan jangka panjangnya daripada membelakangkan sekutunya, kelebihan asimetri utama yang dinikmatinya berbanding musuhnya." Walaupun pegawai di Greenland dan Denmark semakin lantang dalam menyuarakan bantahan, Vance dibenarkan melawat pangkalan angkasa, kata Marc Jacobsen, seorang profesor di , kerana perjanjian 1951 antara Denmark dan A.S. mengenai pertahanan Greenland. “Apa yang kontroversi di sini adalah mengenai masa,” katanya. "Greenland dan Denmark telah menyatakan dengan jelas bahawa mereka tidak mahu A.S. melawat sekarang, apabila Greenland tidak mempunyai kerajaan yang memerintah." Semasa penggal pertamanya, Trump mengutarakan idea untuk membeli pulau terbesar di dunia itu, walaupun Denmark, sekutu NATO, menegaskan ia tidak untuk dijual. Rakyat Greenland juga telah menolak dengan tegas rancangan Trump. Kembalinya Trump ke Rumah Putih termasuk keinginan dengan peluasan wilayah, dengan presiden A.S. berusaha untuk menambah Kanada sebagai negeri ke-51 dan menyambung semula kawalan Terusan Panama. Beliau juga telah menyatakan bahawa kepentingan A.S. boleh mengambil alih tanah di Genting Gaza yang dilanda perang dari Israel dan mengubahnya menjadi pos mewah. —Keyton melaporkan dari Berlin. Penulis Associated Press Jamey Keaten menyumbang laporan dari Geneva.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. 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Trump Menandatangani Perintah untuk Merombak Pilihan Raya, Termasuk Mewajibkan Bukti Kewarganegaraan Pengundi

March 26, 2025
(SeaPRwire) -Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain. ` tags. Here's the Malay translation: Perintah itu, yang mungkin menghadapi cabaran yang pantas, termasuk memerlukan bukti dokumentari kewarganegaraan untuk mendaftar untuk mengundi.
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Israel Bebaskan Pengarah Palestin Pemenang Oscar Selepas Serangan Peneroka Tebing Barat berita

Israel Bebaskan Pengarah Palestin Pemenang Oscar Selepas Serangan Peneroka Tebing Barat

March 26, 2025
(SeaPRwire) - HEBRON, Tebing Barat — Pihak berkuasa Israel telah membebaskan seorang pengarah Palestin yang memenangi Oscar yang ditahan oleh tentera selepas diserang oleh peneroka Yahudi di wilayah Tebing Barat yang diduduki. Dia berkata mereka memukulnya di depan rumahnya sambil mereka merakam serangan itu. Hamdan Ballal dan pengarah-pengarah lain bagi filem “No Other Land,” yang menyoroti perjuangan rakyat Palestin yang hidup di bawah pendudukan Israel, telah naik ke pentas di Anugerah Akademi ke-97 di Los Angeles awal bulan ini ketika ia memenangi anugerah untuk filem dokumentari terbaik. Pada hari Selasa, dengan kesan lebam di mukanya dan darah pada pakaiannya, dia dibebaskan dari balai polis Israel di penempatan Kiryat Arba di Tebing Barat. Dia dan dua rakyat Palestin lain yang telah diserang dan ditahan dibawa ke hospital berdekatan. Ballal berkata dia ditahan di pangkalan tentera, ditutup mata selama 24 jam dan dipaksa tidur di bawah penghawa dingin yang sangat sejuk. “Seluruh badan saya sakit,” katanya kepada The Associated Press. “Saya mendengar suara askar-askar, mereka mentertawakan saya … Saya mendengar ‘Oscar’ tetapi saya tidak bercakap bahasa Ibrani.” Lea Tsemel, peguam yang mewakili ketiga-tiga lelaki itu, berkata mereka hanya menerima penjagaan yang minima untuk kecederaan mereka akibat serangan itu dan dia tidak mempunyai akses kepada mereka selama beberapa jam selepas penahanan mereka. Penduduk Palestin berkata kira-kira dua dozen peneroka — ada yang bertopeng, ada yang membawa senjata dan ada yang memakai pakaian seragam tentera — menyerang kampung Susiya di Tebing Barat pada petang Isnin ketika penduduk sedang berbuka puasa semasa bulan suci Ramadan. Askar-askar yang tiba menghalakan senjata mereka ke arah rakyat Palestin, sementara peneroka terus membaling batu, kata mereka. Polis Israel berkata pada hari Selasa bahawa tentera memindahkan kepada mereka tiga suspek untuk siasatan atas dakwaan membaling batu, merosakkan harta benda dan "membahayakan keselamatan wilayah." Ia berkata ketiga-tiganya dibebaskan dengan syarat tidak berhubung dengan orang lain yang terlibat dalam kejadian itu. Tsemel berkata Ballal dan dua rakyat Palestin yang lain menafikan membaling batu. ‘Saya sedang nazak!’ Dalam keterangan yang diberikan kepada peguamnya semasa dalam tahanan, Ballal berkata dia telah keluar untuk merakam peneroka ketika mereka menyerang rumah-rumah di kampung itu. Apabila dia kembali ke rumahnya, seorang peneroka terkenal yang telah mengancamnya pada masa lalu muncul dengan dua askar, menurut keterangan itu, yang dilihat oleh AP. Di pintu masuk rumahnya, peneroka itu menumbuk kepala Ballal dari belakang, menyebabkan dia jatuh ke tanah, kemudian menyepaknya dengan but di seluruh badannya dan memukul kepala dan mukanya, kata Ballal. Lamia Ballal, isteri pengarah itu, berkata dia sedang bersembunyi di dalam rumah bersama tiga anak mereka dan mendengar dia menjerit, “Saya sedang nazak!” Apabila dia melihat keluar tingkap, dia melihat tiga lelaki berpakaian seragam memukul Ballal dengan punggung senapang mereka dan seorang lagi yang berpakaian biasa yang kelihatan merakam keganasan itu. “Sudah tentu, selepas Oscar, mereka datang untuk menyerang kami lebih lagi,” kata Lamia. "Saya berasa takut." Peneroka Tebing Barat sering bersenjata dan kadang-kadang memakai pakaian ala tentera yang menyukarkan untuk membezakan mereka daripada askar. Pada hari Selasa, kesan darah kecil dapat dilihat di luar rumah mereka, dan cermin depan dan tingkap kereta pecah. Jiran-jiran menunjuk ke arah tangki air berdekatan dengan lubang di sisinya yang mereka katakan telah ditebuk oleh peneroka. Peneroka yang memukul Ballal boleh dilihat bersama lelaki bertopeng yang mengancamnya dalam video yang diedarkan secara meluas dari bulan April. “Ini tanah saya, saya diberikan oleh Tuhan,” kata peneroka itu dalam video itu, menjerit kata-kata kesat dan cuba memprovokasi Ballal untuk melawannya. “Lain kali ia tidak akan menyenangkan,” kata peneroka itu. Filem menyoroti perjuangan rakyat Palestin untuk terus berada di tanah itu “No Other Land” mencatatkan perjuangan penduduk kawasan Masafer Yatta untuk menghentikan tentera Israel daripada merobohkan kampung mereka. Penerbitan bersama Israel-Palestin itu telah memenangi sederetan anugerah antarabangsa, bermula di Berlin International Film Festival pada tahun 2024. Ia juga telah menimbulkan kemarahan di Israel dan di luar negara, seperti ketika Miami Beach mencadangkan menamatkan pajakan pawagam yang menayangkannya. Basel Adra, seorang lagi pengarah bersama filem itu dan seorang aktivis Palestin terkemuka di kawasan itu, berkata terdapat peningkatan besar dalam serangan oleh peneroka dan tentera Israel sejak kemenangan Oscar. “Tiada siapa yang boleh melakukan apa-apa untuk menghentikan pogrom, dan askar hanya berada di sana untuk memudahkan dan membantu serangan,” katanya. “Kita hidup dalam zaman yang gelap di sini, di Gaza, dan seluruh Tebing Barat … Tiada siapa yang menghentikan ini.” Peneroka bertopeng dengan kayu juga menyerang aktivis Yahudi di kawasan itu pada hari Isnin, memecahkan tingkap kereta mereka dan menetak tayar, menurut Josh Kimelman, seorang aktivis dengan Center for Jewish Nonviolence. Video yang disediakan oleh kumpulan itu menunjukkan seorang peneroka bertopeng menolak dan menghayunkan penumbuknya ke arah dua aktivis di padang berdebu pada waktu malam. Peraturan ketenteraan terbuka Israel menawan Tebing Barat dalam perang Timur Tengah 1967, bersama-sama dengan Semenanjung Gaza dan timur Baitulmaqdis. Rakyat Palestin mahukan ketiga-tiganya untuk negara masa depan mereka dan melihat pertumbuhan penempatan sebagai halangan utama kepada penyelesaian dua negara. Kebanyakan masyarakat antarabangsa menganggap penempatan itu haram. Israel telah membina lebih daripada 100 penempatan, yang menempatkan lebih daripada 500,000 peneroka yang mempunyai kewarganegaraan Israel. 3 juta rakyat Palestin di Tebing Barat hidup di bawah pemerintahan tentera Israel yang nampaknya berterusan, dengan Pihak Berkuasa Palestin yang disokong Barat mentadbir pusat-pusat populasi. Tentera Israel menetapkan Masafer Yatta di selatan Tebing Barat sebagai zon latihan tembakan langsung pada tahun 1980-an dan memerintahkan penduduk, kebanyakannya Arab Badwi, untuk diusir. Sekitar 1,000 penduduk sebahagian besarnya kekal di tempat, tetapi askar kerap merobohkan rumah, khemah, tangki air dan kebun zaitun. Peneroka juga telah mendirikan pos-pos haram di kawasan itu dan kadang-kadang menyerang kampung-kampung. Rakyat Palestin dan kumpulan hak asasi berkata tentera Israel biasanya menutup mata atau campur tangan bagi pihak peneroka. Perang di Gaza telah mencetuskan lonjakan keganasan di Tebing Barat, dengan tentera Israel menjalankan operasi ketenteraan berskala besar yang telah membunuh ratusan rakyat Palestin dan menyebabkan puluhan ribu kehilangan tempat tinggal. Terdapat peningkatan dalam keganasan peneroka serta serangan Palestin ke atas rakyat Israel.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. 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CDC Dalam Kekacauan Apabila 5 Pegawai Tingkat Tinggi Meninggalkan Agensi Kesihatan Awam berita

CDC Dalam Kekacauan Apabila 5 Pegawai Tingkat Tinggi Meninggalkan Agensi Kesihatan Awam

March 26, 2025
(SeaPRwire) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) digemparkan dengan lima peletakan jawatan peringkat tinggi pada hari Selasa dalam kekacauan terbaru bagi agensi kesihatan awam utama negara itu. Peletakan jawatan itu diumumkan pada mesyuarat pemimpin kanan agensi. CDC yang berpangkalan di Atlanta mempunyai dua dozen pusat dan pejabat. Ketua-ketua bagi lima daripadanya meletak jawatan, dan ini menyusuli tiga lagi peletakan jawatan dalam beberapa minggu kebelakangan ini. Ini bermakna hampir satu pertiga daripada pengurusan tertinggi agensi meninggalkan atau telah meninggalkan baru-baru ini. Peletakan jawatan itu — yang digambarkan sebagai persaraan — tidak diumumkan secara terbuka. The Associated Press mengesahkan berita itu dengan dua pegawai CDC yang tidak dibenarkan membincangkannya dan bercakap dengan syarat tidak mahu namanya disiarkan. Pengumuman itu dibuat sehari selepas Rumah Putih mengumumkan ia mencalonkan Susan Monarez untuk menjadi pengarah CDC. Tetapi tidak jelas berapa banyak, jika ada, pengaruh yang ada pada keputusan pemimpin untuk pergi. Pentadbiran Trump awal bulan ini menarik balik pencalonan bekas ahli kongres Florida, Dr. David Weldon, sejurus sebelum pendengaran Senat. Pekerja CDC — termasuk pemimpin organisasi — telah bersedia untuk tindakan oleh pentadbiran Trump untuk memberhentikan kakitangan dan mungkin menyusun semula agensi secara dramatik. Pegawai Rumah Putih sedang menyemak cadangan pengurangan tenaga kerja untuk CDC dan agensi kesihatan persekutuan lain yang telah dikemukakan awal bulan ini. Kandungannya belum didedahkan. “Cabaran bagi individu-individu ini untuk melakukan tugas mereka setiap hari mestilah sangat besar,” kata Jason Schwartz, seorang penyelidik dasar kesihatan Universiti Yale yang mengkaji agensi kesihatan kerajaan. “Masa depan CDC berada di bawah ancaman, dalam apa jua ukuran. Ia boleh difahami mengapa individu mungkin memutuskan untuk beralih daripada melihat agensi itu berkurangan dalam kerja-kerjanya, dan sumber-sumbernya, dan keupayaannya untuk melakukan tugasnya.” Tetapi kehilangan beberapa pemimpin berpengalaman jelas merupakan satu tamparan tambahan kepada agensi yang sudah dikepung, tambah Schwartz. Peletakan jawatan terbaru termasuk: Leslie Ann Dauphin, yang menyelia Public Health Infrastructure Center dan lebih daripada 500 pekerjanya. Pusat itu menyelaraskan pembiayaan, strategi dan bantuan teknikal CDC kepada jabatan kesihatan negeri, tempatan dan wilayah. Dr. Karen Remley, yang mengetuai National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. Pada awal tahun ini, pusat itu mempunyai lebih daripada 220 pekerja sepenuh masa. Sam Posner, yang mengetuai Office of Science. Lebih daripada 100 pekerja CDC bekerja dalam penyelidikan dan dasar sains, dan menerbitkan Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Debra Lubar, yang menjalankan Office of Policy, Performance and Evaluation yang mempunyai 65 orang. Leandris Liburd, ketua Office of Health Equity, dengan kira-kira 40 pekerja. Liburd memegang peranan itu pada tahun 2020, sebagai sebahagian daripada usaha untuk menangani kesan buruk pandemik COVID-19 terhadap kematian dalam kalangan orang kulit Hitam, Hispanik dan Orang Asli Amerika. Menambah kepada itu: Kevin Griffis, ketua pejabat komunikasi CDC, meninggalkan minggu lepas. Robin Bailey, ketua pegawai operasi agensi itu, meninggalkan lewat bulan lepas. Begitu juga Dr. Nirav Shah, bekas timbalan pengarah utama CDC yang tahun lepas menjadi suara utama agensi mengenai epidemik selesema burung yang berkembang dalam kalangan haiwan yang juga telah menyebabkan sekurang-kurangnya 70 orang sakit di A.S. CDC, dengan belanjawan teras lebih daripada $9 bilion, bertanggungjawab untuk melindungi rakyat Amerika daripada wabak penyakit dan ancaman kesihatan awam yang lain. Pada awal tahun ini, ia mempunyai lebih daripada 13,000 pekerja, dan hampir 13,000 pekerja kontrak lain. Sekurang-kurangnya 550 pekerja percubaan diberhentikan pada bulan Februari, walaupun pemberhentian itu dicabar dalam saman dan dua hakim persekutuan memerintahkan agar pekerja itu dikembalikan semula. Menurut beberapa pekerja yang diberhentikan, itu belum berlaku lagi, walaupun Jabatan Kesihatan dan Perkhidmatan Manusia A.S. telah – berikutan perintah mahkamah – melanjutkan bayaran cuti pentadbiran mereka. “Adalah bodoh untuk meramalkan bagaimana rupa CDC” dalam beberapa bulan, apatah lagi beberapa tahun, kata Schwartz. Tetapi ia boleh difahami mengapa pemimpin kanan "mungkin tidak mahu mendaftar untuk itu," tambahnya.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. 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Bagaimana TIME dan Statista Menentukan Syarikat GreenTech Terbaik Tahun 2025 berita

Bagaimana TIME dan Statista Menentukan Syarikat GreenTech Terbaik Tahun 2025

March 26, 2025
` tags. Here's the translated content: (SeaPRwire) - Tahun ini, TIME telah menerbitkan senarai tahunan kedua bersama-sama dengan senarai perdana , kedua-duanya dengan kerjasama Statista, penyedia data dan ranking pasaran dan pengguna global yang terkemuka. Kajian kuantitatif ini menyoroti syarikat-syarikat yang memacu peralihan ke arah masa depan yang lebih hijau di Amerika Syarikat dan di seluruh dunia. Berikut adalah cara pemenang dipilih. Metodologi Projek penyelidikan “America’s Top GreenTech Companies 2025” dan “World’s Top GreenTech Companies 2025” adalah analisis komprehensif yang dijalankan untuk mengenal pasti syarikat GreenTech berprestasi tinggi di Amerika Syarikat dan di seluruh dunia. Untuk dipertimbangkan, fokus utama sesebuah syarikat mestilah pada pembangunan dan penyediaan teknologi, produk atau perkhidmatan hijau yang membantu mengurangkan atau membalikkan impak aktiviti manusia terhadap alam sekitar. Untuk “America’s Top GreenTech Companies 2025,” hanya syarikat yang beribu pejabat di Amerika Syarikat sahaja yang layak, manakala ranking global termasuk syarikat dari seluruh dunia. Kedua-dua kajian ini dibina berdasarkan tiga teras utama: impak alam sekitar yang positif, dorongan inovasi dan kekuatan kewangan. Dalam setiap satunya, syarikat menerima skor yang akhirnya dimasukkan ke dalam skor akhir. Statista mengumpul dan meneliti data untuk lebih 8,000 syarikat melalui penyelidikan meja, borang permohonan dalam talian, dan kerjasama dengan syarikat data dan perisikan pasaran. Untuk mengukur impak alam sekitar yang positif, Statista bekerjasama dengan HolonIQ untuk menilai syarikat berdasarkan kualiti dan impak portfolio produk/perkhidmatan mereka berdasarkan KPI khusus untuk setiap industri, seperti penangkapan karbon, offset dan penjanaan tenaga boleh baharu. Untuk dimensi kekuatan kewangan, Statista menganalisis data hasil, pekerja dan pembiayaan, yang diperoleh daripada sumber yang tersedia secara umum seperti laporan tahunan, laman web syarikat, melalui pemantauan media, dan melalui pangkalan data. Selain itu, pendedahan syarikat yang dikemukakan melalui borang permohonan dalam talian, yang boleh diakses secara percuma melalui laman web TIME, turut dipertimbangkan. Untuk dorongan inovasi, Statista bekerjasama dengan LexisNexis® Intellectual Property Solutions untuk menganalisis kuantiti dan nilai portfolio IP (harta intelek) syarikat. Pemarkahan adalah berdasarkan Patent Asset Index yang ditampilkan dalam LexisNexis® PatentSight+. Setelah data dikumpul dan dinilai, ia disatukan dan diberatkan dalam model pemarkahan. Skor akhir dikira seperti berikut: 45% x Skor Impak + 45% x Skor Kekuatan Kewangan + 10% x Skor Inovasi. 250 syarikat dengan skor tertinggi dalam setiap kajian masing-masing dipaparkan pada ranking “” dan “” oleh TIME dan Statista.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Mike Huckabee, Pilihan Trump untuk Duta Israel, Akan Menghadapi Senator Ketika Perang Gaza Bermula Semula berita

Mike Huckabee, Pilihan Trump untuk Duta Israel, Akan Menghadapi Senator Ketika Perang Gaza Bermula Semula

March 26, 2025
(SeaPRwire) - WASHINGTON — Calon Presiden Donald Trump untuk menjadi duta ke Israel akan menghadapi sesi pengesahan pada hari Selasa di Capitol Hill ketika pengantara A.S. dan Arab antara Israel dan Hamas kembali ke landasan selepas tentera Israel minggu lepas dengan gelombang serangan udara maut yang mengejutkan. Trump , seorang Kristian evangelis yang terkenal dan penyokong kuat Israel, untuk memegang jawatan penting di Jerusalem beberapa hari selepas beliau memenangi pemilihan semula atas janji kempen untuk menamatkan perang yang kini berusia 17 bulan. Jika Huckabee, seorang Republikan, disahkan oleh Senat, penempatannya mungkin akan merumitkan lagi keadaan yang sudah tidak stabil di Timur Tengah kerana bekas gabenor Arkansas itu telah mengambil pendirian mengenai konflik itu yang sangat bercanggah dengan dasar A.S. yang telah lama wujud di rantau ini. Huckabee, seorang yang pernah menjadi harapan presiden, telah bercakap secara positif pada masa lalu tentang hak Israel untuk mengilhak Tebing Barat dan memasukkan penduduk Palestin ke dalam Israel. Beliau telah berulang kali menyokong merujuk Tebing Barat dengan nama biblikalnya "Judea dan Samaria," istilah yang setakat ini telah didorong oleh ahli politik dan aktivis sayap kanan Israel untuk diterima oleh A.S. tetapi tidak berhasil. Terutamanya, Huckabee telah lama menentang antara Israel dan rakyat Palestin. Dalam satu temu bual tahun lepas, beliau pergi lebih jauh, dengan mengatakan bahawa beliau tidak percaya dalam merujuk keturunan Arab daripada orang yang tinggal di Palestin yang dikawal British sebagai "Palestin". "Sebenarnya tidak ada perkara seperti itu," katanya di rancangan podcast "Think Twice" dengan Jonathan Tobin. "Ia adalah istilah yang telah dipilih oleh Yasser Arafat pada tahun 1962," merujuk kepada salah seorang pemimpin awal Palestine Liberation Organization. Semasa temu bual yang sama, Huckabee menyifatkan dirinya sebagai seorang "Zionis yang tidak meminta maaf dan tidak diperbaharui." Ketika telah merosot dengan runtuhnya perjanjian gencatan senjata dan pembebasan tebusan Israel-Hamas baru-baru ini, pegawai Israel telah mula bercakap dengan lebih serius tentang pendudukan semula wilayah itu, sesuatu yang ditentang keras oleh pentadbiran Biden. Trump telah membuat cadangannya sendiri tentang pengambilalihan Gaza oleh A.S. yang berpotensi, yang telah menarik perhatian serta kritikan yang kuat daripada negara-negara Arab dan lain-lain. Huckabee mungkin akan ditanya tentang semua perkara ini sebagai tambahan kepada tindakan ketenteraan Israel yang berterusan terhadap Hezbollah di Lubnan dan ancaman berterusan terhadap negara itu daripada Iran dan kumpulan proksi yang disokong Iran, seperti pemberontak Houthi di Yaman. Dalam ucapan yang disediakan untuk testimoninya, yang diperoleh oleh The Associated Press, Huckabee tidak menyebut secara khusus sama ada pengilhakan atau rancangan Gaza Trump. Tetapi beliau boleh dijangka menawarkan pujian yang berkelayakan terhadap kedua-duanya, memandangkan beliau mengecam banyak dasar Timur Tengah yang lalu sebagai "gagal" dan bercakap tentang keperluan untuk melihat "cara yang sama sekali baru" untuk menggalakkan keamanan. Beliau merancang untuk mengesahkan semula sokongannya yang kuat terhadap dasar Trump terhadap Israel semasa penggal pertamanya di pejabat, terutamanya pengiktirafannya terhadap Jerusalem sebagai ibu negara Israel, keputusannya untuk memindahkan kedutaan A.S. ke bandar suci itu dari Tel Aviv, pengiktirafannya terhadap Bukit Golan sebagai wilayah berdaulat Israel dan memeterai Abraham Accords, di mana beberapa negara Arab menormalkan hubungan dengan Israel, termasuk United Arab Emirates dan Bahrain. "Penggal pertama Presiden Trump adalah yang paling penting untuk Israel dan Timur Tengah dengan Abraham Accords bersejarahnya, dan akhirnya memindahkan kedutaan kita ke Jerusalem, ibu negara abadi orang Yahudi kuno, asli dan alkitabiah," kata ucapan Huckabee yang disediakan. Calon Trump untuk duta ke Panama juga memberi keterangan Seorang lagi calon yang memberi keterangan di hadapan jawatankuasa pada hari Selasa ialah Kevin Cabrera, calon Trump untuk menjadi duta ke Panama, sebuah negara yang pada panggilan berulang kali presiden Republikan itu supaya A.S. atas sebab keselamatan negara disebabkan potensi ancaman daripada China. Status terusan itu adalah salah satu perkara utama dalam agenda Setiausaha Negara Marco Rubio ketika beliau melawat Bandar Panama dalam lawatan pertamanya sebagai diplomat tertinggi Amerika pada bulan Februari. "Salah satu aspek utama kerjasama kami ialah memastikan keselamatan Terusan Panama, laluan air antarabangsa yang kritikal yang memudahkan perdagangan global dan pertumbuhan ekonomi," kata Cabrera menurut ucapan yang disediakan untuk pendengaran itu. Beliau merancang untuk memuji keputusan kerajaan Panama untuk menarik diri daripada China’s Belt and Road Initiative dan menyemak kontrak dengan syarikat yang berpangkalan di China yang menjalankan pelabuhan di kedua-dua hujung terusan itu. Syarikat itu telah bersetuju secara awal untuk menjual kepentingannya dalam anak syarikat yang menguruskan pelabuhan, tetapi perjanjian itu belum selesai. ___ Amiri melaporkan dari New York.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Tidak, E-mel Anda Tidak Menemui Saya Dalam Keadaan Baik. Mengapa Semua Orang Sangat Letih dengan Kerja berita

Tidak, E-mel Anda Tidak Menemui Saya Dalam Keadaan Baik. Mengapa Semua Orang Sangat Letih dengan Kerja

March 26, 2025
` tags. (SeaPRwire) - “Saya harap e-mel ini mendapati anda sihat.” Ia adalah frasa yang mendarat di peti masuk setiap hari—tetapi jujurnya, berapa ramai di antara kita yang benar-benar berasa sihat? Merentasi industri, keletihan dan kurang penglibatan telah menjadi isu utama, menyebabkan pemimpin dan pekerja sama-sama tertanya-tanya: mengapa semua orang begitu letih? Malah mereka yang pakar dalam kesejahteraan di tempat kerja. Persoalannya bukan hanya apa yang berlaku—tetapi bagaimana kita sampai ke tahap ini dan, yang lebih penting, bagaimana kita memperbaikinya. Sebagai Ahli Psikologi Perindustrian-Organisasi yang telah mengkaji kesejahteraan di tempat kerja selama beberapa dekad, kami mempunyai teori kami. Kami tertanya-tanya jika penyelesaian kesejahteraan organisasi tidak selaras dengan keperluan atau jangkaan pekerja. Kami juga mempertimbangkan sama ada banyak syarikat mengikuti fesyen atau trend kesejahteraan tanpa bukti bahawa ia benar-benar memacu hasil. Tetapi kami bukan sahaja ingin mengetahui jawapannya; kami juga ingin mencari penyelesaian. Kami untuk memahami dengan lebih baik bagaimana pemimpin boleh mengambil tindakan untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan pekerja, pasukan dan organisasi. Apa yang kami temui adalah mengejutkan—tetapi juga menyediakan laluan yang jelas ke hadapan untuk menyelesaikan masalah keletihan di tempat kerja yang berterusan. Pertama, kami mendapati bahawa kesejahteraan di tempat kerja bukanlah seperti yang difikirkan oleh kebanyakan syarikat. Cabaran langkah, bengkel kesedaran, parti piza, dan sesi yoga makan tengah hari mungkin kelihatan baik di atas kertas, tetapi ia hampir tidak menggerakkan jarum. Walaupun program ini boleh membuat perubahan untuk beberapa pekerja yang mempunyai masa—atau tenaga—untuk mengambil bahagian, majoriti kekal terperangkap dalam kitaran beban lampau: terlalu banyak tanggungjawab, persekitaran kerja yang toksik, dan budaya yang mengharapkan mereka untuk "hidup" sepanjang masa. Jadi, apakah rahsia sebenar untuk memastikan pekerja sihat, bertenaga dan produktif? Mengejutkan, ia tidak banyak berkaitan dengan faedah, dan segala-galanya berkaitan dengan kepimpinan. Apabila kami bercakap dengan pekerja yang berkembang maju dalam peranan mereka, satu faktor menonjol: tingkah laku pemimpin mereka. Lebih khusus lagi, selepas menganalisis dengan teliti lebih seribu halaman transkrip temu bual dan respons tinjauan terbuka yang dikumpul daripada ratusan pekerja, kami mendapati bahawa peserta hampir sebulat suara melaporkan bahawa pemimpin mereka—bukan program atau inisiatif kesejahteraan—adalah penting untuk memacu kesihatan dan kesejahteraan mereka di tempat kerja. Buktinya jelas—jika organisasi ingin meningkatkan penglibatan dan prestasi, mereka perlu berhenti menumpukan pada program kesejahteraan penyelesaian cepat dan mula melabur dalam kepimpinan yang lebih baik. Penyelidikan kami mendedahkan strategi teras yang membezakan pemimpin yang luar biasa—yang kami panggil "Generators"—selain daripada yang lain. Pemimpin ini secara konsisten memacu hasil tanpa membakar pasukan mereka atau diri mereka sendiri. Salah satu strategi mereka yang paling memberi kesan? Kerentanan dan keaslian. Ia mungkin kelihatan berlawanan dengan intuisi, tetapi pekerja tidak mencari pemimpin adiwira. Mereka mahukan orang yang sebenar—pemimpin yang menunjukkan diri mereka yang sebenar, dengan segala kekurangan. Keaslian seperti ini membina kepercayaan, dan kepercayaan mewujudkan persekitaran di mana pekerja berasa selamat untuk berkongsi cabaran mereka. Dengan keterbukaan itu, datanglah peluang untuk sokongan yang bermakna. Apabila pekerja mendapat bantuan yang mereka perlukan, mereka menangani masalah sebenar dan penyelesaian tulen muncul. Produktiviti menyusul kemudian. Pertimbangkan contoh peribadi seorang Generator beraksi. Awal dalam kerjaya saya, saya (Patricia) berpeluang bekerja untuk Jill, seorang pemimpin yang merangkumi minda Generator. Saya baru sahaja bermula dalam peranan bertekanan tinggi yang berhadapan dengan pelanggan yang memerlukan perjalanan yang kerap dan membuat persembahan kepada eksekutif. Proses orientasi adalah sengit, dengan latihan yang ketat yang memfokuskan pada kemahiran persembahan—lengkap dengan sesi latihan yang mencemaskan dan maklum balas yang tidak henti-henti. Jill menyediakan saya untuknya dengan cara yang melekat dengan saya. Dia berkongsi perjuangannya sendiri semasa latihan persembahan, mengakui dia juga bukan semula jadi pada mulanya. Keterbukaannya membuat semua perbezaan. Daripada berasa terharu atau dikalahkan, saya mempercayainya cukup untuk bersikap jujur tentang di mana saya bergelut. Kepercayaan itu mewujudkan ruang di mana saya boleh bertambah baik lebih cepat daripada yang pernah saya jangkakan. Kerentanan Jill bukanlah kelemahan; ia adalah kunci untuk membuka potensi saya. Satu lagi strategi yang digunakan oleh Generators ialah menyokong pekerja sebagai individu dengan keperluan unik dan kehidupan peribadi. Mereka melihat pekerja sebagai orang yang utuh dan berusaha untuk membina hubungan yang cepat untuk memahami keperluan mereka. Sebagai sebahagian daripada itu, mereka bertindak sebagai boundary bouncers—membantu pekerja menetapkan sempadan yang penting bagi mereka, menguatkuasakan sempadan tersebut, dan menghalang pekerja daripada orang atau situasi yang melanggar sempadan mereka. Berbalik kepada Jill, dia melakukan tugas yang hebat dalam menyokong keperluan setiap ahli pasukan dan menjadi boundary bouncer. Saya ingat dengan jelas situasi di mana seorang pelanggan memerlukan seseorang untuk datang ke lokasi dan orang yang ditugaskan ke akaun itu tidak dapat pergi. Saya mengangkat tangan dan memberitahu Jill bahawa saya gembira untuk membantu dan campur tangan – kerana saya tidak mempunyai anak, saya fikir saya mempunyai kurang tanggungjawab berbanding rakan sekerja saya dan harus menawarkan diri. Jill membawa saya ke tepi dan memberitahu saya bahawa sempadan dan keperluan peribadi saya sama pentingnya dengan mereka yang mempunyai anak. Dia berkata saya boleh, sudah tentu, campur tangan untuk membantu jika saya benar-benar mempunyai masa. Tetapi dia juga menggesa saya untuk berpegang pada sempadan saya sendiri. Selepas perbualan itu, saya benar-benar memikirkan tentang sempadan saya, berkongsi dengan dia, dan kami bekerjasama untuk melindunginya. Jill melihat saya sebagai orang yang utuh dengan kehidupan peribadi yang berharga yang patut dilindungi. Daripada penyelidikan kami dan pengalaman peribadi kami, kami boleh dengan yakin mengatakan bahawa tingkah laku jenis ini benar-benar menyokong kesejahteraan pekerja sambil membawa kepada hasil yang hebat. Para peserta kajian kami semuanya berkongsi bahawa mereka bekerja lebih keras dengan kepimpinan yang lebih baik, dan bahawa melabur dalam pemimpin bukan sahaja baik untuk kesejahteraan—ia baik untuk perniagaan.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Mahkamah Tokyo Mengarahkan Pembatalan Status Undang-Undang Agama Pertama di Jepun untuk Unification Church berita

Mahkamah Tokyo Mengarahkan Pembatalan Status Undang-Undang Agama Pertama di Jepun untuk Unification Church

March 26, 2025
` tags. (SeaPRwire) - TOKYO — Unification Church di Jepun diperintahkan untuk dibubarkan oleh mahkamah pada hari Selasa selepas permintaan kerajaan yang didorong oleh siasatan ke atas pembunuhan bekas Perdana Menteri Shinzo Abe pada tahun 2022. Gereja tersebut berkata ia sedang mempertimbangkan rayuan segera terhadap pembatalan status undang-undangnya oleh Mahkamah Daerah Tokyo, yang akan menghapuskan keistimewaan pengecualian cukainya dan memerlukan pembubaran asetnya. Perintah itu menyusuli permintaan oleh Kementerian Pendidikan Jepun pada tahun 2023 untuk membubarkan mazhab berpengaruh yang berpangkalan di Korea Selatan itu, dengan memetik taktik pengumpulan dana dan pengambilan anggota yang manipulatif yang menyemai ketakutan di kalangan pengikut dan membahayakan keluarga mereka. Cawangan Jepun gereja itu telah mengkritik permintaan itu sebagai ancaman serius terhadap kebebasan beragama dan hak asasi manusia para pengikutnya. Gereja itu menyifatkan perintah mahkamah itu sebagai sesuatu yang dikesali dan tidak adil dan berkata dalam satu kenyataan bahawa keputusan mahkamah itu adalah berdasarkan "tafsiran undang-undang yang salah dan sama sekali tidak boleh diterima." Siasatan ke atas pembunuhan Abe mendedahkan hubungan mesra selama beberapa dekad antara gereja yang berpangkalan di Korea Selatan itu dengan Parti Demokratik Liberal yang memerintah Jepun. Gereja itu memperoleh status undang-undang sebagai sebuah organisasi keagamaan di Jepun pada tahun 1960-an semasa gerakan anti-komunis yang disokong oleh datuk Abe, bekas Perdana Menteri Nobusuke Kishi. Lelaki yang dituduh membunuh Abe membenci gereja itu dan menyalahkannya atas masalah kewangan keluarganya. Gereja, yang secara rasmi menamakan dirinya Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, adalah kumpulan agama pertama yang tertakluk kepada perintah pembatalan di bawah kod sivil Jepun. Dua kes terdahulu melibatkan pertuduhan jenayah—kultus kiamat Aum Shinrikyo, yang melakukan serangan gas saraf sarin ke atas sistem kereta api bawah tanah Tokyo, dan kumpulan Myokakuji, yang eksekutifnya disabitkan dengan penipuan. Untuk mendapatkan pembubaran gereja, Kementerian Pendidikan telah mengemukakan 5,000 dokumen dan bukti kepada mahkamah, berdasarkan temu bual dengan lebih daripada 170 orang. Gereja cuba mengawal pembuatan keputusan pengikutnya, menggunakan taktik manipulatif, membuat mereka membeli barang-barang mahal dan menderma melebihi kemampuan kewangan mereka dan menyebabkan ketakutan dan kemudaratan kepada mereka dan keluarga mereka, menyimpang jauh daripada undang-undang mengenai kumpulan agama, kata pegawai dan pakar. Agensi Hal Ehwal Kebudayaan berkata penyelesaian yang dicapai di dalam atau di luar mahkamah melebihi 20 bilion yen ($132 juta) dan melibatkan lebih daripada 1,500 orang. Gereja itu, yang diasaskan di Seoul pada tahun 1954, setahun selepas berakhirnya Perang Korea, oleh mendiang Rev. Sun Myung Moon, yang mengaku dirinya sebagai messiah yang menyampaikan tafsiran baru Bible dan sistem nilai konservatif yang berorientasikan keluarga. Ia menjalin hubungan dengan pemimpin dunia konservatif termasuk Presiden AS Donald Trump, serta pendahulunya Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan dan George H.W. Bush. Gereja itu menghadapi tuduhan pada tahun 1970-an dan 1980-an kerana menggunakan taktik pengambilan yang licik dan mencuci otak penganut untuk menyerahkan sebahagian besar gaji mereka kepada Moon. Di Jepun, kumpulan itu telah menghadapi tuntutan mahkamah kerana menawarkan "barangan rohani" yang didakwa menyebabkan ahli membeli seni dan barang kemas yang mahal atau menjual hartanah mereka untuk mengumpul derma untuk gereja. Gereja itu telah mengakui derma yang berlebihan tetapi mengatakan masalah itu telah berkurangan sejak kumpulan itu meningkatkan pematuhan pada tahun 2009. Pakar mengatakan pengikut Jepun diminta membayar dosa yang dilakukan oleh nenek moyang mereka semasa pemerintahan kolonial Jepun 1910-1945 di Semenanjung Korea, dan majoriti dana gereja di seluruh dunia datang dari Jepun.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Han Jong-Hee, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Bersama Samsung, Meninggal Dunia pada Usia 63 Tahun berita

Han Jong-Hee, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Bersama Samsung, Meninggal Dunia pada Usia 63 Tahun

March 26, 2025
(SeaPRwire) - SEOUL, Korea Selatan — Han Jong-Hee, seorang eksekutif kanan Samsung Electronics yang dipuji kerana meningkatkan perniagaan televisyen syarikat itu, meninggal dunia pada hari Selasa, kata syarikat itu. Beliau berusia 63 tahun. Han, seorang ketua pegawai eksekutif bersama yang menyelia perniagaan elektronik pengguna dan peranti mudah alih syarikat itu, meninggal dunia di sebuah hospital selepas menerima rawatan akibat serangan jantung, kata Samsung. Han menyertai Samsung pada tahun 1988 dan menghabiskan sebahagian besar kerjayanya dalam bahagian berkaitan TV, di mana syarikat itu menjadi pengeluar TV terkemuka di dunia. Beliau dilantik sebagai naib pengerusi bersama dan CEO pada tahun 2022. Samsung, salah satu syarikat teknologi terbesar di dunia, mempunyai kekuatan ganda dalam komponen dan produk pengguna siap. Ia mempunyai CEO yang berasingan untuk bahagian perniagaan utama, termasuk semikonduktor, semuanya di bawah kepimpinan yang lebih luas daripada pewaris korporat generasi ketiga dan pengerusi Lee Jae-yong. Tidak jelas serta-merta siapa yang akan menggantikan Han.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Mastery Made Easy: A First Look at HIKMICRO’s New Devices at JAGD & HUND 2025 SeaPRwire

Mastery Made Easy: A First Look at HIKMICRO’s New Devices at JAGD & HUND 2025

March 26, 2025
Dortmund, Germany – March 26, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – HIKMICRO, a pioneering optics manufacturer, is set to unveil two groundbreaking thermal monoculars at JAGD & HUND Dortmund 2025, reinforcing its commitment to innovation in hunting technology. The FALCON 2.0 and CONDOR LRF 2.0 will be showcased at Germany’s Messe Dortmund from January 28 to February 2, 2025, embodying the company’s “Mastery Made Easy” philosophy. These new devices represent a significant leap forward in thermal hunting technology, focusing on one-handed operation and superior image quality. The FALCON 2.0 and CONDOR LRF 2.0 feature a highly sensitive 15mK thermal detector, capturing minute temperature differences and providing rich image details on a 0.49″ display. Both models offer precise laser rangefinding capabilities up to 1000 meters and incorporate HIKMICRO’s Shutterless Image System (HSIS) for continuous, uninterrupted viewing. Mr. Wang, HIKMICRO’s R&D expert, stated, “We have made comprehensive improvements to the FALCON and CONDOR models with ‘Mastery Performance’ and ‘One-handed, easy operation’ functions. We made these advancements while maintaining high image quality to provide the most comfortable observation, with usability enhancements delivering a simplified and intuitive operating experience.” The thermal monoculars boast an optimized 21700 battery, providing over six hours of operation time, and are compatible with external power banks. Both models feature a rear focus wheel and inline button arrangement for intuitive one-handed use, catering to hunters of all ages and handedness preferences. HIKMICRO equips the CONDOR LRF 2.0 series with an integral laser rangefinder and sculpts it to cradle the hand. Meanwhile, the FALCON 2.0 maintains a traditional cylindrical shape, and the FQ50L 2.0 model features an in-lens LRF module design. These ergonomic designs guarantee comfortable operation and reduced fatigue during extended use. Its commitment to user-centered innovation is evident in the development process of these thermal monoculars. The company conducted extensive market research and rigorous testing, including sending prototypes to professional hunters for real-life scenario evaluations. This meticulous method certifies that the final products meet the highest performance and usability standards. The new thermal monoculars also offer enhanced connectivity through the HIKMICRO Sight App, allowing users to live-view, browse and save captured images and videos, share with friends, upgrade products, and track after-sales information. This feature enhances the overall hunting experience and fosters a sense of community among users. Stefan Li, the company’s overseas director, emphasized the company’s vision: “We aim to keep blazing the trail by creating more precise, faster, and easier ways to help hunters master the mystery of the night. Our new FALCON 2.0 and CONDOR LRF 2.0 are testament to this commitment, providing hunters with the tools they need to enhance their skills and enjoy their passion to the fullest.“ As HIKMICRO prepares to showcase these innovative devices at JAGD & HUND Dortmund 2025, the company continues to push the boundaries of thermal hunting technology while respecting traditional hunting values and expert craftsmanship. About HIKMICRO HIKMICRO is a world-leading optics brand committed to “Continually Make Crafted Confidence” for hunters. The company focuses on user-centered innovation, pushing the boundaries of technological performance while respecting traditional hunting values and expert craftsmanship. With a dedication to providing mastery solutions, HIKMICRO aims to make hunting easier and more rewarding for enthusiasts around the globe. Contact Information Contact: Lina Wang Brand: HIKMICRO Email Address: wanglina21@hikmicrotech.com Website: https://www.hikmicrotech.com/en/
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Nissin Foods Announces 2024 Annual Results ACN Newswire

Nissin Foods Announces 2024 Annual Results

March 26, 2025
Highlights- While revenue dipped 5.5% in the first half, it remained nearly flat year-on-year, with a notable 4.6% growth in the second half, primarily driven by a strong focus on noodle sales.- Recognition of one-off non-cash impairment-related charges of HK$135.9 million reflects the Company’s proactive approach to managing financial risks. Adjusted EBITDA grew to HK$612.5 million year-on-year.- Completed the acquisition of Gaemi Food in Korea and ABC Pastry in Australia to capitalize on reshaped global supply chains and consumption patterns.- Proposed a final dividend of 9.63 HK cents and a special dividend of 6.19 HK cents per share, totalling 15.82 HK cents per share, subject to shareholder approval.HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited (“Nissin Foods” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) has announced its annual results today for the year ended 31 December 2024.The Group recorded revenue at HK$3,811.9 million. Although revenue fell 5.5% in the first half, it remained nearly flat year-on-year, with a 4.6% increase in the second half, largely due to strong noodle sales. Gross profit increased by 0.7% to HK$1,312.1 million, with gross profit margin increased by 0.4 percentage points to 34.4% in 2024 from 34.0% in 2023. The increase in gross profit margin was mainly attributable to the optimisation of fixed costs led by the increase in sales volume of instant noodles.Profit attributable to owners of the Company decreased by 39.1% year-on-year to HK$201.0 million, representing the net profit margin of 5.3% for the year, mainly due to the recognition of non-cash impairment-related charges of HK$135.9 million, primarily consisted (i) impairment loss on property, plant and equipment relating to eight less profitable production facilities under complementary business such as long life noodles, non-fried noodles, and frozen food in Mainland China and Hong Kong, (ii) impairment loss on property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets of the leasehold property for warehouse use in Hong Kong, and (iii) impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets of the distribution business in Mainland China. These one-off non-cash expenditures did not impact the Group’s cash flow, operations, or liquidity. This recognition reflected the Company’s proactive approach to managing financial risks and aligning asset values with current market conditions. The Group’s basic earnings per share for the reporting period was 19.26 HK cents. At the Adjusted EBITDA level, the Group increased by 0.8% to HK$612.5 million from HK$607.8 million in 2023, representing the Adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.1% for the year (2023: 15.9%).The Board recommends a final dividend of 9.63 HK cents per share and a special dividend of 6.19 HK cents per share, totalling 15.82 HK cents per share, representing a total dividend payout ratio of 82.1% for the year. The Group’s financial position remained healthy, with net cash of approximately HK$1,402.5 million and HK$820 million in available banking facilities as at 31 December 2024.Review & Prospects of Different Business RegionsDuring the year, revenue from the Hong Kong and other regions operations increased by 1.8% to HK$1,539.9 million, mainly due to growth in sales of instant noodles in Hong Kong and other regions operations, offsetting the drop in frozen food business. Segment results rose by 4.4% to HK$88.9 million due to the consolidation of newly acquired businesses in Korea and Australia. Meanwhile, the Mainland China operations recorded revenue of HK$2,272.0 million for the year, with segment results at HK$328.5 million, mainly attributable to the higher production cost in the second half of the year.In Hong Kong, the Group adhered to its premiumisation strategy and launched new products to drive growth. The Group continued rolling out new SKUs, such as the Demae Iccho’s Spicy Series, and various new flavours under the "Nissin Raoh", "Nissin U.F.O", "Fuku" and "Doll" brands. The Group expanded the sales channels of the “Kagome” business in different regions, along with seasonal product launches. Various new flavours in the low-fat Nissin Yogurt series were added to penetrate the market. Also, a brand-new product Nissin Chocolate Potato Chips was launched, offering a rich, crunchy and savory-sweet taste experience.For overseas markets, the Group has continued to expand its non-noodle business to diversify its portfolio. The Group completed the acquisition of Gaemi Food, a manufacturer of crispy roll snacks, being a top national brand in the domestic crispy roll market in Korea. Its business achieved a satisfactory performance and solid growth. Also, the Group completed the acquisition of ABC Pastry, a leading manufacturer of frozen dumplings which are either company-branded or third-party branded in Australia, enabling the Group to diversify its business portfolio and broaden its income sources. In addition, Nissin Vietnam business achieved an excellent performance during the year. The Company proactively explored and expanded different sales and distribution channels in the domestic market with a focus on the youth segment to bolster its growth. New bag-type noodles products such as Mi tron NISSIN Spaghetti and Mi Cay NISSIN Thai Tom Yum were rolled out.In Mainland China, premium bowl-type noodles Nissin Donbei Kitsune Handmade Style Bowl Udon (Fresh Type) and Nissin Donbei Tempura Handmade Style Bowl Udon (Fresh Type) were launched to cater to the needs of consumers for good value items. To further enhance publicity and brand awareness, the Company made different promotional efforts, including the collaboration with a Japanese anime named "Blue Lock" for a crossover involving Cup Noodles, the promotion on social networking sites such as Red Note and the participation of a food exposition in Shanghai. Also, Nissin Koikeya Potato Chips achieved a good performance during the year as the distribution channels continued to expand. Green juices series successfully attracted the attention of health-conscious customers with vending machines availability further increasing product exposure.Looking ahead, embracing change for prosperity, the Company is strategically expanding its premium product range to cater to consumer preferences while also diversifying its business portfolio and product lines to adapt to increasing health consciousness and broaden its revenue streams. Leveraging its solid foundation and strong presence in Hong Kong and Mainland China, the Company also continued its geographical expansion into Taiwan, Korea and Australia, broadening the income base and generating additional sales.Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, “In 2024, we witnessed significant changes in the global economy, geopolitics, international trade, the business environment and consumer behaviour. These changes created both opportunities and uncertainties. Under these changing dynamics, the Group managed to record notable growth in the second half of the year, primarily driven by its core noodle business. Moreover, we have remained dedicated to continuous product upgrades and cost optimisation to improve operational efficiency.”“We remain cautiously optimistic about the long-term business development in local and overseas markets. Building on our solid foundation and pursuing a well-diversified product portfolio and the premiumisation strategy, we are well-positioned for ongoing revenue and earnings growth in the coming years, as well as expanding our business with increasing brand recognition across geographical boundaries.”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.
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Wuling Motors (00305.HK) Achieves a Surge of 115.6% in the Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders for 2024

March 26, 2025
HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Wuling Motors (00305.HK), a leading manufacturer of automotive components and commercial vehicles assembly in China, announced its full-year results for 2024 on March 25. Driven by the increased proportion of sales from high-margin products in the automotive components and other industrial services division, Wuling Motors recorded a net profit of approximately 111 million yuan (RMB, same hereinafter) for 2024, representing a 60.2% year-on-year increase. The profit attributable to the owners of the company surged by 115.6% year-on-year to 50.62 million yuan.Core Business Growth Exceeds Expectations with Multiple Notable Breakthroughs in Incremental MarketsIn 2024, Wuling Motors achieved revenue of 7.95 billion yuan, with the automotive components and other industrial services division, the vehicles’ power supply systems division, and the commercial vehicles assembly division accounting for 69%, 22% and 9%, respectively.Specifically, the automotive components and other industrial services division recorded revenue of approximately 5.46 billion yuan. The increase in the proportion of high-margin product sales, coupled with higher government subsidies, led to an operating profit of approximately 154 million yuan, representing a 68.3% year-on-year surge.In 2024, Wuling Motors focused on deepening its existing business with its key customer - SAIC-GM-Wuling, while actively expanding externally. It successfully secured component supply transactions for multiple new vehicle models, serving as the exclusive supporting supplier for products such as electric seat switches and combination switches.Meanwhile, Wuling Motors pursued multiple breakthroughs in external markets, actively expanding its power battery product offerings and securing incremental market opportunities with OEMs such as Dongfeng Mengshi, FAW Jiefang, Chery Automobile, and Geely Automobile.A newly constructed and operational base in Jingmen, Hubei has seized the opportunity presented by Great Wall Motor’s production ramp-up to maintain rapid growth. In 2024, the base achieved revenue of approximately 729 million yuan, representing an exceeded 100% year-on-year increase; In terms of product development, the company completed the expansion of its second ultra-high-strength steel tube thermoforming production line within the year and successfully secured incremental customer orders from Great Wall Motor and BYD.Furthermore, Wuling Motors has successively undertaken the production of SAIC Maxus rear axles, BYD FinDreams Powertrain spiral bevel gears, and Dola Vehicle subframes, among other components, with the cumulative production and sales volume of new energy vehicle rear axles exceeding 1.5 million units. At the same time, Wuling Motors has actively capitalized on emerging opportunities in the new energy supporting market, successfully developing and optimizing products such as the new generation of new energy electric rear axles, integrated three-in-one motors and electric control systems, range extenders, power supply systems, and differential locks. Multiple new energy electric car axles have been successfully supplied for the electric drive axle and range extender projects of Great Wall Motor, JAC, and others. Notably, the first commercially deployed axial electric drive axle for the Changan Kaicene market has entered mass production.For the automobile power supply systems business, the division’s revenue for 2024 was approximately 1.74 billion yuan. Throughout the year, the power supply systems division maintained proactive communication with customers and enhanced its ability to manage planned orders, taking measures to reduce inventory and improve efficiency while ensuring customer demand was met. The casting business broke through adversity, continuing to expand its growth points, and successfully securing new market supply orders from the customer Changyuan Hero City, with the division’s total casting sales reaching 1.18 million units for the year, representing a 25% year-on-year increase.In addition, relying on the project platform management advantages, Wuling Motors’ power supply systems business focused on core projects such as the H15TD+DHT hybrid assembly architecture platform, the integrated three-in-one electric drive system, and high-pressure casting, to promote the construction of new energy projects with customers such as Skyworth, DFLZ, Zoomlion, and Senptec Electronics. It actively developed the new energy customer market with companies such as JAC, YC SIMLAN, Hebei Zhongxing, Geely Farizon, Chery Commercial Vehicles, Xpeng Motors, and Leapmotor. At the same time, it seized opportunities in overseas markets, with a focus on advancing projects such as the LJ481Q6 matching JAC M4 export (to Gulf countries), the overseas CLT flexible fuel hybrid project, and the Wuling Technology MSR project, to lay a solid foundation for overseas development.The commercial vehicles assembly business recorded a revenue of approximately 718 million yuan in 2024. Benefiting from the implementation of cost control measures, the operating profit reached approximately 75.92 million yuan. In line with the company’s strategy, the division continued to seek business breakthroughs in high-value-added niche markets.The development of the new energy vehicles business from the joint venture Wuling New Energy was favorable in 2024, achieving sales of over 14,000 units, a year-on-year increase of over 41%, and generating revenue of 1.02 billion, a year-on-year increase of 29.5%. Within the year, Wuling New Energy launched multiple products, and the Golden Mini Truck, which was launched in November, ranked third in the market for micro-small trucks with single rear wheels, positioning it among the top in the commercial vehicle market. Overseas, more than 800 units were exported to Japan and South Korea, representing a 58% year-on-year increase.Fully Supporting the Group’s Automobile Industry Ecosystem through New Growth Engines Created by Transformation and UpgradingWhile actively developing its core business, Wuling Motors is also undergoing continuous transformation and upgrading to expand into new businesses and foster new growth momentum. In 2024, Wuling Motors increased its investment in R&D to accelerate the development of its new energy business. The company also established an innovation center in Hong Kong and signed cooperation agreements with Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute’s XR intelligent project to build an innovation ecosystem.2025 marks the inaugural year of the “LINXYS Project”, formulated by Guangxi Automobile Group Co., Ltd., the parent company of Wuling Motors, for the entire group. Guangxi Automobile Group plans to increase investment between 2025 and 2027 to fully promote the development blueprint centered around the “LINXYS Project” and the “131 Strategy”.The “131 Strategy” refers to 1 complete vehicle brand – the creation of the “Linxys” new energy vehicle brand; 3 national-level manufacturing champions: the national champion in small and medium displacement energy-efficient hybrid power systems, the national champion in lightweight drive axles, and the national champion in automotive frames; 1 automotive industry ecosystem: an automotive ecosystem led and operated by Guangxi Automobile Group.Mr. Yuan Zhijun, Chairman of Wuling Motors’ board of directors, stated, “The company will actively cooperate with Guangxi Automobile Group to accelerate the implementation of the ‘Linxys Project’ plan, speed up the conversion and application of scientific research results, improve the product portfolio, enhance product quality, actively expand domestic and overseas markets, and provide users with more valuable and environmentally friendly products. Under the leadership of the ‘Linxys Project’, the company is confident in achieving stable and positive operating results to allow shareholders to share in the development achievements.” Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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