CaoCao Inc. (2643.HK) Added to Hang Seng Composite Index, Set to Join Hong Kong Stock Connect on Sept 8 JCN Newswire

CaoCao Inc. (2643.HK) Added to Hang Seng Composite Index, Set to Join Hong Kong Stock Connect on Sept 8

HONG KONG, Aug 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On August 22, CaoCao Inc. (‘CaoCao’ or ‘Company’, stock code: 2643.HK,) was selected to be added to the Hang Seng Composite Index as a constituent stock, with the change taking effect on September 8, 2025. The adjustment, which follows the semi-annual review results as of June 30, 2025, reflects capital market’s high recognition of CaoCao Inc.’s industry standing and growth potential. It is widely anticipated that the company will become eligible for inclusion in the Hong Kong Stock Connect on the same date, thereby broadening its investor base and attracting additional capital from Mainland China.As a key screening criterion for inclusion in the Hong Kong Stock Connect, constituents of the Hang Seng Composite Index must meet stringent requirements in market capitalization, liquidity, and representativeness. Since its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on June 25 in 2025, CaoCao Inc. has seen a continuous rise in its share price. By the end of the review period, its market capitalization far exceeded the inclusion threshold for the Hang Seng Composite Index (institution estimates place the threshold for this adjustment at approximately HKD 7.33 billion), while its trading activity also met the requirements. The company’s unique “purpose-built vehicles + asset-light expansion” model and its early strategic deployment in the Robotaxi sector have injected new economic dynamism into the index.CaoCao Inc. is a shared mobility platform incubated by Geely. The company has become China’s second-largest ride hailing platform by 2024 Gross Transaction Value (GTV) and the largest listed mobility technology company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Leveraging Geely’s ecosystem, CaoCao Inc. has introduced all-electric vehicle models specifically designed for shared mobility scenarios. The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of these purpose-built vehicles is 36.4% lower than that of typical electric vehicles. The company has deployed 34,000 purpose-built vehicles across 31 major cities, representing the largest fleet of its kind.In 2024, CaoCao Inc. achieved an annual GTV of approximately RMB 17 billion, with its service network covering 136 cities nationwide. By selling purpose-built vehicles to local mobility capacity partners, it successfully expanded into 85 new cities and incentivized these partners to provide services through its platform. The company’s growing economies of scale contributed to an increase in its gross profit margin to 8.1% in 2024, reflecting continued improvement in profitability.In February 2025, CaoCao Inc. launched its autonomous driving platform, “CaoCao Zhixing,” initiating pilot operations in Suzhou and Hangzhou. In collaboration with Geely, the company is developing L4-level Robotaxi purpose-built vehicles, which are expected to have a significantly lower TCO than comparable products in the industry. According to forecasts by Frost & Sullivan, China’s Robotaxi market is projected to grow to RMB 1,600 billion by 2035. CaoCao Inc. has established China’s first self-developed closed-loop ecosystem for Robotaxi, integrating purpose-built vehicles, autonomous driving technology, and a mobility platform. With this full industrial chain advantage, its Robotaxi business is poised to become a new growth engine for the company.A number of leading financial institutions—including J.P. Morgan, Huatai Securities, and Shenwan Hongyuan Securities—previously projected that CaoCao Inc. is expected to be included in the Hong Kong Stock Connect on September 8, enabling mainland investors to directly invest in the company through the Shanghai-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect mechanism. More recently, Zheshang Securities also initiated coverage with a “Buy” rating and set a target price of HK$103.17. Analysts believe that the anticipated inclusion into the Stock Connect, coupled with accelerating commercialization of Robotaxi services, is likely to unlock further medium- to long-term valuation upside. In addition, passive funds tracking the index adjustment are expected to carry out concentrated buying during the tail end of the trading session on September 5, which may contribute to noticeable volume growth and upward momentum in CaoCao Inc.’s share price. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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CITIC Resources Deepens Dual Driver Development Strategy of “Investment + Trading” JCN Newswire

CITIC Resources Deepens Dual Driver Development Strategy of “Investment + Trading”

HONG KONG, Aug 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CITIC Resources Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as the CITIC Resources or the Company, or the Group when its subsidiaries are included; Stock Code: 1205.HK) has been steadfastly executing its dual driver development strategy of “investment + trading” for the six months ended 30 June 2025 (the "Period"). Despite the continued decline in commodity prices and severe operating pressure in the energy industry, the Group has continued to demonstrate strong operational resilience. In the future, the Group will continue to deepen its dual driver development model, fully expand its oil and gas trading business, and focus on investing in the aluminum product industry chain to enhance corporate value across all dimensions.The Group actively responded to the adverse impact of commodity price fluctuations and deployed a number of corresponding measures. For the oil and gas business, various measures were carried out in an in-depth manner to increase reserves and production, grow revenue and reduce expenditure, thereby exploring the potential of existing investments, intensifying quality and efficiency improvement, and enhancing enterprise value. For non-oil-and-gas businesses, the Group increased the frequency and depth of participation in project management in line with the principle of “control is essential for subsidiaries, exercising of rights is essential for participating interests”, and urged operators to reduce costs and improve efficiency while providing operational recommendations.During the Period, owing to the steady expansion of the scale of the oil and gas trading business, the Group achieved revenue of approximately HK$9.38 billion, representing a substantial year-on-year increase of approximately 137.9%. Impacted by factors such as the continuous decrease in crude oil and coal prices and the high price of raw material alumina, the profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company amounted to approximatelyHK$0.15 billion (1H2024: approximately HK$0.35 billion). Nonetheless, half of the Group's segments and investments recorded profits for the Period, and the Group continued to maintain a strong financial position with cash and deposits of approximately HK$4.42 billion as at 30 June, 2025 (December 31, 2024: HK$2.03 billion). As at 30 June 2025, the Group’s total assets amounted to approximately HK$15.93 billion and net assets attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company were approximately HK$7.66 billion, with the debt to asset ratio of approximately 51.0% and return on equity (annualised) of approximately 3.9%. The Group has healthy assets and strong liquidity.Mr. Hao Weibao, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CITIC Resources, said, “Oil and gas will continue to occupy a key position in the energy mix. Meanwhile, the ongoing industrialisation and urbanisation in developing countries and emerging economies will continue to support the demand for aluminium, and the rapid development of new energy, electric vehicles and high-end equipment manufacturing will further boost the growth of aluminium consumption. The Group will continue its strategy of ‘seeking progress amidst stability’ and unswervingly deepen its dual driver development strategy of ‘investment + trading’. While consolidating the foundation of high-quality development of its existing business, the Group will steadily expand its oil-and-gas trading footprint, focusing on midstream and upstream mining investments with aluminium products as the core, as well as the investments in high-quality oil and gas projects. The Group will continuously strengthen its core competitiveness by comprehensively enhancing the operational efficiency of existing projects, optimising the management of the Company’s shares value and strengthening the risks management and control. The Group will continue to enhance its corporate value and create sustainable and stable investment returns for its shareholders through prudent business strategies and innovative development plans.”For details of the 2025 interim results of CITIC Resources, please refer to the Group's interim results announcement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Group’s website.About CITIC Resources Holdings Limited (Stock code: 1205.HK)CITIC Resources Holdings Limited has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1997. Principal activities of CITIC Resources include the exploration, development and production of oil and coal, investments in bauxite mining, alumina refinery, aluminium smelting and oil and gas trading. CITIC Limited is the largest shareholder with about 59.5% interest in CITIC Resources. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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China International Development Corporation acquires strategic 20% stake in NVT JCN Newswire

China International Development Corporation acquires strategic 20% stake in NVT

HONG KONG, Aug 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China International Development Corporation Limited (“the Company”; SEHK: 0264) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 20% equity interest in NVTHK Ltd. (“NVT”), a Hong Kong-based financial technology innovator and first mover in the Real-World Asset (“RWA”) tokenization market. This strategic acquisition positions the Company at the forefront of a sector expected to reshape global capital markets and deliver exponential growth in the years ahead.NVT — First Mover in a Transformative MarketNVT is the pioneering RWA tokenization infrastructure provider in Hong Kong, uniquely enabling primary issuance from top-tier financial institutions and on chain secondary trading of regulated tokenized assets through its robust OTC market place — the first full-scale ecosystem of its kind in the market.Its fully integrated, closed-loop ecosystem connects asset issuers, investors, and liquidity providers, unlocking unprecedented efficiency and liquidity for the financial industry.NVT’s prestigious institutional-grade clientele spans top financial institutions, asset managers, and Web3 innovators, including Cinda Asset Management, GF Securities, Golden Continent Asset Management, Animoca Brands, and HashKey Group. Its platform currently supports tokenized issuances across multiple financial product categories — including money market funds, structured products, bonds, private equity funds—demonstrating broad applicability and market acceptance.This Acquisition is Breakthrough for China International DevelopmentAccording to a BCG report dated April 2025, the global RWA tokenization market is forecast to grow from US$0.6 trillion in 2025 to US$18.9 trillion by 2033 in the midpoint scenario — a 53% compound annual growth rate. The sector’s rapid expansion reflects rising institutional and retail demand for high yield, transparent, and directly accessible asset classes.By acquiring a 20% stake in NVT, the Company gains:- A turnkey, proprietary institutional-grade tokenization platform — success-proven and fully regulated;- Access to the first RWA ecosystem in Hong Kong with secondary trading via an on chain OTC marketplace;- An established global distribution network with instant connectivity to liquidity providers, asset issuers, and investors globally;- Credibility and market access through alignment with a trusted RWA ecosystem serving blue chip clients.This acquisition accelerates the Company’s entry into the high growth RWA market at scale, without the delays, risks, and capital expenditure associated with building a platform from scratch. The Acquisition is also consistent with the Company’s commitments to exploring innovations and new business opportunities to diversify income streams.Strategic Collaboration AreasFollowing the investment, the Company and NVT will collaborate in two strategic areas:RWA Tokenization in Leather Production & Supply ChainLeveraging NVT’s platform, the Company will be a global first mover in tokenizing tangible and intangible assets within the leather industry—such as cash flows, receivables, inventory, and IP. This will unlock working capital, open new investment channels, automate settlements, and expand liquidity access worldwide.Expansion into New RWA VerticalsTogether, the Company and NVT will develop and scale RWA tokenization solutions for other industries, deploying the Company’s sector expertise and NVT’s proven infrastructure to capture untapped opportunities in multiple asset classes.Zhao Jingfei, CEO of China International Development Corporation Limited said:“This investment in NVT represents a breakthrough for our Company. NVT’s unmatched first mover position, its proven track record with prestigious institutional clients, and its unique on chain secondary trading capabilities place it in a category of its own. We are now positioned to participate meaningfully in a trillion dollar growth opportunity while modernizing our core business and delivering long term shareholder value.”Jay Zhao, the founder and CEO of NVT added:“Our mission is to leverage blockchain technology to redefine capital markets, with a particular focus on Hong Kong — the financial hub of Asia. By partnering with China Development, we are opening access to high quality assets from real-world industries and seamlessly integrating them into the capital market. This partnership not only enhances the strength of our platform but also creates significant opportunities for value creation across our ecosystem of partners, with a clear focus on maximizing long term shareholder returns. What we are building is just the beginning — the potential for new business models, innovative asset classes, and scalable growth ahead is truly limitless.”About NVTNVTHK Limited. (“NVT”) is a Hong Kong based fintech innovator specializing in real world asset (RWA) tokenization infrastructure, virtual asset brokerage systems, and stablecoin technology solutions. NVT is the first in Hong Kong to enable regulated tokenized assets to be traded on chain through its OTC marketplace, offering enterprise grade technology for issuers, investors, and intermediaries.About China International Development Corporation LimitedChina International Development Corporation Limited (“CIDC”) was incorporated in the Cayman Islands and is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong under stock code 0264. As an established investment holding company, CIDC has built a strong foundation in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality leather products. CIDC has proactively embarked on a strategy of innovation and transformation, seeking opportunities beyond its traditional core business. The Company is always committed to seeking opportunities for new business and value creation, as well as for timely expansion of the Company’s scope of operation and investments.For press enquiries:NVTHK LimitedOlivia Leung Tel: 2522 3869 Email: Olivia.leung@newvisiongp.comWebsite: www.nvt.cim.hk Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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FBI Geledah Rumah dan Pejabat John Bolton, Bekas Penasihat Trump dan Pengkritik Trump Terkemuka berita

FBI Geledah Rumah dan Pejabat John Bolton, Bekas Penasihat Trump dan Pengkritik Trump Terkemuka

(SeaPRwire) - Ejen persekutuan pada hari Jumaat menggeledah rumah di Maryland dan pejabat di Washington milik John Bolton, yang secara terbuka berpisah dengan Presiden Donald Trump dalam pentadbiran pertamanya, sebagai sebahagian daripada siasatan Jabatan Kehakiman mengenai pengendalian bahan terperingkat, menurut pelbagai laporan berita. Penggeledahan yang dibenarkan oleh mahkamah menandakan peningkatan dramatik dalam usaha Trump Administration untuk mengejar salah seorang pengkritik presiden yang paling lantang dari dalam partinya sendiri. Bolton, yang berkhidmat selama 17 bulan di White House sebelum dipecat, tidak ditahan atau didakwa, kata laporan itu. Siasatan ini menjadikan Bolton sebagai yang terbaru dalam senarai yang semakin meningkat bagi musuh politik Trump yang disasarkan oleh Jabatan Kehakiman sejak Presiden kembali berkuasa pada bulan Januari. Dalam beberapa bulan kebelakangan ini, pendakwa raya persekutuan telah membuka siasatan yang menyasarkan Peguam Negara New York Letitia James, yang meneruskan tuntutan penipuan sivil terhadap syarikat Trump; Sen. Adam Schiff, Demokrat dari California, tokoh utama dalam pemecatan pertama Trump; dan bekas pengarah FBI James Comey. Semua menafikan melakukan kesalahan. Jabatan Kehakiman enggan mengulas secara terbuka mengenai penggeledahan itu, tetapi para pemimpinnya seolah-olah menyinggung operasi itu dalam catatan media sosial. Pengarah FBI Kash Patel: “TIADA SESIAPA yang mengatasi undang-undang… ejen @FBI dalam misi.” Peguam Negara Pam Bondi menyiarkan semula mesej itu, sambil berkata, "Keselamatan Amerika tidak boleh dirundingkan. Keadilan akan dikejar. Sentiasa." Fokus tepat siasatan Bolton masih tidak jelas, walaupun dipercayai ia berkaitan dengan potensi salah pengendalian atau pengekalan maklumat keselamatan negara. Trump sebelum ini mengancam untuk memenjarakan Bolton berhubung memoirnya pada tahun 2020, The Room Where It Happened, yang menggambarkan Trump sebagai tidak berpengetahuan tentang dasar luar dan didorong terutamanya oleh keuntungan politik peribadi. Jabatan Kehakiman di bawah Peguam Negara William P. Barr berusaha untuk menghalang penerbitan buku itu, mendakwa ia mengandungi maklumat terperingkat, tetapi pegawai kerjaya telah membersihkan manuskrip itu, dan kes itu digugurkan di bawah Biden Administration pada tahun 2021. Trump telah berulang kali menyerang bekas penasihatnya, mencemuhnya sebagai "penghasut perang" yang boleh membawa negara ke dalam "Perang Dunia Enam." Pada hari pertamanya kembali ke Oval Office pada bulan Januari, Trump membatalkan pelepasan keselamatan daripada lebih empat dozen bekas pegawai perisikan, termasuk Bolton. Trump juga membatalkan perlindungan Secret Service Bolton, walaupun hakikat bahawa Jabatan Kehakiman telah mengatakan bahawa dia adalah sasaran skim pembunuhan upahan oleh seorang anggota Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Bolton juga berkhidmat sebagai duta Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu di bawah Presiden George W. Bush dan memegang jawatan dalam pentadbiran Presiden Ronald Reagan. Sebagai penasihat keselamatan negara, dia sering bertelagah dengan Trump mengenai Afghanistan, Iran dan Korea Utara. Awal bulan ini, Trump merungut bahawa media "sentiasa memetik orang yang kalah yang dipecat dan orang yang benar-benar bodoh seperti John Bolton." Dalam satu , Bolton menggambarkan pentadbiran semasa sebagai "presiden pembalasan," dengan mengatakan Trump "sudah mengejar"nya dengan melucutkan pasukan keselamatannya. Pada tahun 2023, Biden Justice Department mendakwa Trump dengan , mendakwa Trump melanggar undang-undang dengan mengambil dokumen terperingkat dari White House ke kediamannya di Mar-a-Lago selepas meninggalkan jawatan pada Januari 2021, mempamerkan "rancangan serangan" Pentagon dan peta terperingkat, dan menghalang usaha kerajaan untuk mendapatkan semula dokumen tersebut. Tahun lepas, Jack Smith, yang merupakan Department of Justice Special Counsel pada masa itu, memfailkan untuk menggugurkan pertuduhan selepas pemilihan semula Trump.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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Perlu Tahu Tentang Jejak Iklim AI Google berita

Perlu Tahu Tentang Jejak Iklim AI Google

(SeaPRwire) - Bagi yang prihatin, peningkatan pertanyaan internet yang bergantung kepada AI adalah sesuatu yang membimbangkan. Ramai orang telah beralih kepada ChatGPT dan perkhidmatan lain untuk soalan mudah. Malah carian asas Google merangkumi hasil yang diperoleh daripada AI. Bergantung pada cara anda mengira nombor, adalah mungkin untuk menghasilkan pelbagai penggunaan tenaga dan kos iklim yang berkaitan dengan pertanyaan AI. ChatGPT menyediakan sehingga 0.34 watt-jam setiap prompt, bersamaan dengan menggunakan mentol lampu rumah selama 20 saat, sementara satu set penyelidik menganggarkan bahawa beberapa model mungkin menggunakan sehingga 100 kali lebih banyak untuk prompt yang lebih panjang. Pada hari Khamis, Google mengeluarkan datanya sendiri: purata carian menggunakan Gemini—alat AI syarikat yang ada di mana-mana—menggunakan 0.24 watt-jam. Itu bersamaan dengan menonton kira-kira sembilan saat TV. Carian sedemikian memancarkan 0.03 gram karbon dioksida setara. Mungkin lebih menarik ialah bagaimana Google mengatakan pertanyaan teks Gemini telah menjadi lebih bersih dari masa ke masa. Sepanjang tahun lalu, penggunaan tenaga setiap pertanyaan telah menurun sekitar 97% sementara pelepasan karbon telah menurun sebanyak 98% setiap pertanyaan, kata syarikat itu. Laporan berasingan dari Google yang dikeluarkan awal musim panas ini menunjukkan pemisahan penggunaan tenaga pusat data dan pelepasan yang terhasil. (Perlu diingatkan, tentu saja, bahawa pertanyaan teks sederhana kurang intensif daripada fungsi lain seperti imej, audio, atau penjanaan visual, dan angka-angka ini tidak termasuk latihan model—nombor yang tidak termasuk dalam laporan Google memandangkan cabaran mengiranya dengan tepat). Sama ada trajektori menurun sedemikian boleh berterusan adalah soalan penting bagi sesiapa sahaja yang memerhatikan masa depan tenaga dan iklim di A.S.—dengan implikasi bukan sahaja untuk masa depan pelepasan A.S. tetapi juga untuk beratus-ratus bilion dolar dalam pelaburan sektor kuasa. Di seluruh pelbagai industri yang berkaitan, para pemimpin perlu cuba mencari jalan tengah: menangani permintaan yang semakin meningkat untuk AI sambil mengelakkan pembinaan infrastruktur yang berlebihan apabila model AI menjadi lebih cekap. Kemajuan Google bermuara kepada dua tuas: tenaga yang lebih bersih dan cip serta pemprosesan pertanyaan yang lebih cekap. Strategi tenaga bersih adalah mengagumkan, tetapi agak mudah. Syarikat itu membeli banyak tenaga boleh diperbaharui untuk menjana operasinya, menandatangani kontrak untuk membeli 8GW tenaga bersih tahun lepas sahaja. Itu bersamaan dengan kapasiti 2,400 turbin angin berskala utiliti, menurut angka Jabatan Tenaga. Ke depan, syarikat itu telah melabur dalam membantu membawa teknologi bersih masa depan lain seperti pelakuran nuklear dalam talian. Tetapi kemudian ada langkah-langkah kecekapan syarikat. Dalam kalangan tenaga, kecekapan cenderung merujuk kepada hanya menggunakan kurang tenaga dan membuat perkakasan tenaga berjalan dengan lebih produktif—fikirkan kawalan iklim atau penebat yang lebih baik. Walaupun Google telah melakukan sebahagian daripadanya, keuntungan kecekapan yang paling mengagumkan telah datang melalui ekosistem AI dan bukannya sistem tenaga. Syarikat itu telah mencipta cipnya sendiri—yang dipanggil TPU, berbanding GPU yang digunakan secara meluas. Cip-cip tersebut telah menjadi lebih cekap dari masa ke masa—kira-kira 30 kali lebih cekap sejak 2018, menurut kelestarian Google. Syarikat itu juga telah meningkatkan kecekapan modelnya menggunakan teknik yang memproses pertanyaan secara berbeza, dengan itu mengurangkan kuasa pengkomputeran yang diperlukan. Dan beberapa minggu yang lalu syarikat itu mengumumkan program untuk mengalihkan permintaan pusat data ke masa apabila grid elektrik kurang tertekan. Soalannya—bukan sahaja untuk Google tetapi untuk mana-mana syarikat yang melabur secara mendalam dalam AI—adalah sama ada program tersebut dan keuntungan kecekapan yang terhasil boleh diteruskan. Keuntungan kecekapan yang mendalam akan menjadi kemenangan iklim yang besar—selagi peningkatan penggunaan tidak melebihi peningkatan kecekapan. Kecekapan yang lebih besar juga akan mempunyai implikasi yang signifikan di seluruh sektor tenaga. Pada masa ini, syarikat-syarikat kuasa bertaruh besar pada sumber penjanaan elektrik baharu dengan andaian bahawa AI akan terus memacu pertumbuhan permintaan. Tetapi sangat sukar untuk meramalkan dengan tepat berapa cepat permintaan akan berkembang. Potensi keuntungan kecekapan adalah sebab utama mengapa, dan keputusan Google sekurang-kurangnya harus membuat anda berhenti seketika dan mempertimbangkan potensi yang diketahui tidak diketahui. Untuk mendapatkan cerita ini dalam peti masuk anda, langgan surat berita TIME CO2 Leadership Report.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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Trump Mengancam ‘Pengambilalihan Persekutuan Sepenuhnya’ Washington, D.C. Tatkala Pertikaian Mengenai Angka Jenayah Bandar Raya Memuncak berita

Trump Mengancam ‘Pengambilalihan Persekutuan Sepenuhnya’ Washington, D.C. Tatkala Pertikaian Mengenai Angka Jenayah Bandar Raya Memuncak

(SeaPRwire) - Presiden mengeluarkan amaran bahawa "pengambilalihan persekutuan sepenuhnya dan menyeluruh ke atas bandar" boleh berlaku jika Washington, D.C. terus berkongsi, apa yang didakwanya, "angka jenayah palsu dan sangat tidak tepat." "Washington, D.C. selamat semula. Orang ramai kembali, semangat tinggi, dan D.C. National Guard serta polis kami sedang melakukan tugas yang hebat. Mereka keluar beramai-ramai, dan tidak bermain-main," pada awal pagi Jumaat. "Walaupun kedengaran teruk untuk dikatakan, tiada pembunuhan minggu ini buat kali pertama dalam ingatan." Trump, yang sebelum ini telah mengadakan lawatan kepada polis dan tentera yang bertugas di D.C., seterusnya berkata bahawa Bowser mesti "segera menghentikan" penerbitan laporan tersebut atau "perkara buruk akan berlaku," seperti pengambilalihan persekutuan sepenuhnya. Bowser dan pegawai lain, termasuk Peguam Negara D.C. Brian Schwalb, dengan tegas pelabelan Trump ke atas D.C. sebagai "bandar paling tidak selamat" di A.S. Pada 18 Ogos, seminggu selepas beliau mengumumkan , Trump—yang menegaskan bahawa campur tangan kerajaan itu didorong oleh “jenayah, pertumpahan darah, kekacauan, dan kemiskinan” di ibu negara— bahawa pegawai bandar telah mengemukakan “angka jenayah palsu” untuk “mencipta ilusi keselamatan yang salah.” Pada Januari, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia, bahawa jenayah di bandar itu berada pada paras terendah dalam 30 tahun—satu statistik apabila Trump mengumumkan pengambilalihan persekutuan kecemasannya. Tambahan pula, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) pada Khamis, melaporkan bahawa jenayah kekerasan di D.C. menurun sebanyak 27% pada tahun 2025 berbanding tahun sebelumnya. Ini datang bahawa Department of Justice (DOJ) telah melancarkan siasatan terhadap data jenayah. Trump sendiri berkata bahawa D.C. berada di bawah “” kerana menerbitkan apa yang dianggapnya sebagai statistik "palsu". Semasa lawatan peribadinya pada Khamis, Trump singgah di sebuah Park Police Facility di D.C. Dianggarkan 300 pegawai dari agensi-agensi A.S., termasuk Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), U.S. marshals, dan National Guard, berkumpul di luar fasiliti tersebut semasa Trump berucap. Pegawai penguat kuasa undang-undang bahawa angka jenayah “sangat menurun” berikutan pengambilalihan persekutuan, yang ditetapkan untuk berlangsung selama 30 hari dari permulaannya. “Ia seperti tempat yang berbeza, ia bandar yang berbeza… Saya tidak pernah menerima begitu banyak panggilan telefon mengucapkan terima kasih kepada saya atas apa yang telah kami lakukan di Washington D.C.,” kata Trump. Peguam Negara A.S. Pam Bondi, yang menyertai Presiden di jalan-jalan D.C., selepas lawatan itu bahawa tiada pembunuhan dilaporkan di ibu negara “kerana kehadiran penguat kuasa undang-undang.” Bondi mengumumkan pada Khamis bahawa 630 tangkapan telah dibuat dan 86 senjata api haram dirampas di D.C. sejak pegawai persekutuan dikerahkan di sekitar bandar. Dilaporkan, 251 daripada mereka adalah tangkapan pendatang yang berada di negara itu secara haram. Pertempuran undang-undang yang tegang telah berlaku berikutan campur tangan Pentadbiran Trump di D.C. Pada malam 14 Ogos, Bondi melantik ketua Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Terry Cole sebagai "Pesuruhjaya Polis Kecemasan" ibu negara. Pegawai D.C. memberontak terhadap usul itu, dengan Schwalb menulis surat kepada Bowser pada malam yang sama, memanggil arahan Bondi sebagai “tidak sah” dan mengarahkan Bowser bahawa dia “tidak mempunyai kewajipan undang-undang untuk mematuhinya.” Schwalb menyusuli dengan memfailkan tuntutan mahkamah terhadap Pentadbiran Trump pada 15 Ogos, menyatakan beliau “mencabar percubaan tidak sah kerajaan persekutuan untuk mengambil alih Metropolitan Police Department District of Columbia” dalam usaha “untuk memastikan bahawa kawalan MPD kekal di tangan Datuk Bandar, Ketua Polis, dan rakyat District of Columbia.” “Dengan mengisytiharkan pengambilalihan MPD secara bermusuhan, Pentadbiran menyalahgunakan kuasa terhad dan sementara di bawah Home Rule Act, melanggar hak daerah untuk pemerintahan sendiri dan membahayakan keselamatan penduduk dan pelawat D.C.,” tegas Schwalb dalam satu kenyataan yang disertakan dengan tuntutan mahkamah. Dalam perbicaraan mahkamah kecemasan yang diselia oleh Hakim daerah Ana Reyes beberapa jam selepas tuntutan mahkamah difailkan, the DOJ arahan itu, tidak lagi berusaha untuk melantik Cole sebagai pesuruhjaya polis sementara D.C. Bondi bahawa dia telah “mengeluarkan arahan baharu kepada Datuk Bandar Bowser yang memerlukan MPD untuk menyediakan perkhidmatan yang didapati perlu oleh wakil saya, pentadbir Terry Cole, untuk mematuhi sepenuhnya undang-undang dan pihak berkuasa imigresen persekutuan, tanpa mengira sebarang dasar yang mungkin ada pada MPD.” Menanggapi tuntutan mahkamah itu, Bondi juga menuduh Schwalb menentang “usaha untuk meningkatkan keselamatan awam di Washington, D.C.”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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Alasan Sebenar India dan China Memulihkan Hubungan berita

Alasan Sebenar India dan China Memulihkan Hubungan

(SeaPRwire) - India dan China sedang , selepas bertahun-tahun ketegangan yang memuncak. Beberapa hari lalu, Menteri Luar Negeri China Wang Yi berada di New Delhi, bertemu dengan Perdana Menteri Narendra Modi dan pegawai kanan India yang lain memandangkan penerbangan langsung antara negara jiran itu adalah buat kali pertama dalam lima tahun. Pertemuan Wang dengan rakan sejawatnya dari India, S. Jaishankar, adalah pertemuan kedua seumpamanya antara kedua-dua pihak sejak 2020 membunuh sekurang-kurangnya 20 tentera India dan empat askar China. Pertemuan “positif” Wang nampaknya telah untuk lawatan pertama Modi ke China dalam tujuh tahun pada hujung bulan ini, di mana beliau akan Presiden China Xi Jinping. Pendekatan semula ini sedang ketika hubungan India-A.S. semakin bergelora. Presiden Donald Trump telah mengenakan ke atas import India—yang tertinggi di Asia. Penasihat Perdagangan White House Peter Navarro telah bahawa India berfungsi sebagai “pusat penjelasan global untuk minyak Rusia,” dengan menapis minyak mentah yang dikenakan embargo dan mengeksportnya pada nilai tinggi, secara berkesan menyalurkan dolar yang sangat diperlukan kepada Moscow. Dalam bahasa yang mengulangi retorik Perang Dingin, Navarro telah memberi amaran: “Jika India mahu dilayan sebagai rakan strategik A.S., ia perlu mula bertindak seperti itu.” India telah , tetapi A.S. di bawah pentadbiran Biden sebelum ini yang telah meminta Delhi untuk membeli minyak dari Rusia untuk membantu menstabilkan pasaran tenaga global. Tetapi hujah-hujah sedemikian tidak mempunyai nilai bagi Trump, yang harapannya untuk pakatan perdagangan awal dengan India telah dipenuhi oleh pendirian rundingan sukar Delhi, kemungkinan besar alasan sebenar untuk tarif dari seorang lelaki yang telah . Walau apa pun keadaannya, sikap awam India terhadap Trump semakin masam apabila beliau secara terbuka menghina negara dan kepimpinannya. Ini selanjutnya mengekang keupayaan pegawai India untuk mencapai persetujuan dengan Washington mengenai isu-isu sukar seperti perdagangan. Tetapi ia juga mungkin mempunyai kesan membahayakan dasar-dasar Indo-Pasifik yang direka dengan teliti oleh kedua-dua negara apabila persoalan timbul mengenai masa depan di mana India telah menyertai Australia, Jepun, dan A.S. untuk menguruskan pengaruh China yang semakin berkembang di rantau ini. Pertikaian A.S.-India baru-baru ini oleh itu adalah peluang yang telah dinanti-nantikan oleh Beijing—membuka kemungkinan baharu bagi China untuk bekerjasama dengan India dalam isu-isu tertentu untuk membina semula hubungan mereka tetapi juga untuk menumpulkan kelebihan tajam perkongsian India-A.S. yang pernah berkembang pesat. Namun, adalah satu kesilapan untuk melihat ini terutamanya sebagai tindak balas kepada tingkah laku Trump. Walaupun tindakan Trump mungkin telah mempercepatkan penglibatan Sino-India, proses normalisasi berhati-hati ini telah berlangsung sejak Oktober apabila India dan China mengenai pengaturan rondaan dalam usaha untuk meredakan ketegangan di sepanjang sempadan Himalaya yang dipertikaikan. Sejak pertempuran 2020, Delhi telah menegaskan bahawa Beijing yang telah mengubah status quo secara unilateral dengan membina khemah dan menara pemerhatian di sempadannya. Apabila China bersetuju untuk menarik diri tahun lepas, ia adalah pengakuan tersirat bahawa tindakan Beijinglah yang telah menyebabkan krisis itu. Dan hasilnya, Delhi bergerak untuk memulihkan hubungan politik dengan China. Sejak itu, beberapa langkah telah diambil ke arah menormalkan hubungan. China telah jemaah haji India untuk melawat tapak keagamaan utama di Wilayah Autonomi Tibet tahun ini. Sebagai balasannya, India telah menyambung semula perkhidmatan visa untuk pelancong China dan bersetuju untuk memulakan semula rundingan mengenai pembukaan semula perdagangan sempadan melalui laluan yang ditetapkan. Semasa lawatan Wang baru-baru ini, kedua-dua pihak juga memutuskan untuk menubuhkan kumpulan pakar dan kerja baharu untuk penentuan sempadan kerana China India untuk menangani keperluannya terhadap baja, unsur nadir bumi, dan mesin pengorek terowong (TBMs)—import yang telah terjejas akibat hubungan Sino-India yang tegang. Tetapi, hanya sedikit di India yang mempunyai ilusi tentang masa depan hubungan Sino-India. Terlalu banyak permulaan palsu pada masa lalu. Dengan atau tanpa A.S., India akan terus berhati-hati tentang niat China kerana asas-asas hubungan kekal kompetitif dan Delhi tetap berhasrat untuk membina rangka kerja pencegahan supaya situasi seperti 2020 tidak timbul lagi. Jika Trump sememangnya adalah faktor, beliau adalah faktor yang marginal.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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Kos Berat Menggunakan Ubat Kurus untuk Menjadi Kurus berita

Kos Berat Menggunakan Ubat Kurus untuk Menjadi Kurus

(SeaPRwire) - Ubat GLP-1 telah melanda Amerika, bergerak melangkaui alat klinikal dan menjadi simbol status. Dahulu hanya boleh diakses oleh golongan kaya dan berpengaruh, kini ia diresepkan di klinik-klinik di seluruh Amerika. Bagi berjuta-juta individu yang bergelut dengan penurunan berat badan yang mampan, ubat-ubatan ini telah memberikan harapan, terutamanya setelah diet dan senaman sahaja gagal. Malah, kajian 2024 mendapati bahawa satu daripada lapan rakyat Amerika telah mengambilnya. Orang ramai menurunkan berat badan lebih cepat dari sebelumnya—tetapi apabila berat badan berkurangan, apa lagi yang mungkin hilang dari pesakit? Sebagai seorang doktor sendiri, saya pernah duduk berhadapan dengan pesakit di jabatan kecemasan yang gembira dengan betapa cepatnya mereka menurunkan berat badan–sehingga mereka mengalami loya yang tidak hilang. Dalam satu kes, saya mengarahkan imbasan CT yang mendedahkan komplikasi perubatan yang tidak dapat diubah oleh suntikan. Rakan sekerja saya dan saya telah melihat orang berhenti makan sama sekali, kerana ubat itu menjadikan rasa lapar kelihatan asing. Secara jelas, saya tidak mengutuk ubat-ubatan penurunan berat badan atau orang yang mengambilnya. Tetapi kita perlu menghadapi harga tinggi yang sering kita abaikan dalam perlumbaan untuk menjadi kurus. Kita harus bertanya soalan kritikal sekarang kerana kita berada di persimpangan budaya. Dan apabila ubat-ubatan ini mentakrifkan semula perubatan, persepsi imej badan, dan akses penjagaan kesihatan, kita mesti mempertimbangkan kesan perubatan dan psikologi yang tertinggal. Sesetengah orang menukar risiko perubatan dengan ganjaran budaya untuk menjadi kurus—mengejar ideal badan tanpa sentiasa memahami kos tersembunyi. Persoalannya ialah: Bagaimana kita seharusnya berfikir tentang penurunan berat badan yang cepat apabila kesan sampingan jangka panjang, baik fizikal dan psikologi, masih belum jelas? Dari The Real Housewives ke forum Reddit, di mana jadual dos tidak rasmi dikongsi antara pengguna dalam talian, ubat GLP-1 ada di mana-mana. Ubat-ubatan ini memberi kita lensa untuk melihat bagaimana kita memandang imej badan, kelas, dan identiti. Dan apabila selebriti memuat naik foto transformasi yang menakjubkan di media sosial, mereka mendorong permintaan untuk hasil yang cepat. Tetapi ubat-ubatan ini pada asalnya dibangunkan untuk membantu penghidap diabetes menguruskan paras gula darah mereka. Kini, desakan budaya untuk kekurusan membentuk semula siapa yang mendapat akses kepada ubat-ubatan yang dahulunya dikhaskan untuk penyakit kronik. Dan walaupun kebanyakan insurans meliputi ubat untuk diabetes, rawatan penurunan berat badan selalunya perlu dibayar sendiri—dan harganya sangat berbeza. Jabatan kecemasan menguruskan lebih banyak kesan obsesi masyarakat terhadap penurunan berat badan. Kajian terbaru melaporkan bahawa hampir 25,000 lawatan ER antara 2022 dan 2023 dikaitkan dengan ubat GLP-1. Salah satu komplikasi serius ialah, keadaan di mana perut melambat dan berhenti mengosongkan dengan betul, menyebabkan kembung, loya, dan sakit yang teruk. Satu kajian besar kira-kira 16 juta pesakit A.S. mendapati bahawa mereka yang menggunakan ubat GLP-1 adalah hampir empat kali lebih mungkin untuk mengalami gastroparesis, dan hampir 5% daripada semua pesakit yang mengambil ubat ini mengalami kesan sampingan yang serius. Sesetengah pesakit mengalami penyumbatan usus atau keradangan pankreas—keadaan yang menyakitkan dan berpotensi berbahaya yang dikenali sebagai pankreatitis. Tetapi di sebalik gejala fizikal adalah kebimbangan yang sering lebih sukar didiagnosis: bagaimana ubat-ubatan ini boleh menyembunyikan atau memburukkan masalah kesihatan tingkah laku seperti gangguan makan. Ubat GLP-1 direka untuk mengurangkan rasa lapar, tetapi kesan penekan selera makan yang sama boleh menguatkan tingkah laku makan yang restriktif atau bahkan mencetuskan gangguan baru. Seperti yang dilaporkan, pakar klinikal telah mencipta istilah yang membimbangkan "anoreksia yang disebabkan oleh ubat" untuk menggambarkan kesan positif yang direka bentuk untuk berasa kenyang secara tidak sengaja boleh mendorong gangguan makan. Tidak semua penyedia penurunan berat badan, sama ada merawat pesakit secara bersemuka atau dalam talian, menyaring pesakit untuk gangguan makan sebelum pendaftaran. Dalam banyak kes, tidak cukup soalan diajukan atau tindakan susulan yang mencukupi disediakan. Sebagai seorang doktor, saya dilatih untuk merawat gejala. Tetapi sebagai seorang individu, saya tidak dapat tidak tertanya-tanya: Bagaimana jika gejala itu adalah obsesi kita untuk mengubah tubuh kita dan kepercayaan bahawa lebih kurus sentiasa lebih baik? Hari ini, kurus boleh datang melalui suntikan, tetapi itu tidak menjamin kehidupan yang sihat. Sebelum kita mengejar kekurusan melalui ubat-ubatan kita perlu bertanya: Adakah tubuh yang rosak, atau cermin yang kita semua lihat? Menurunkan berat badan adalah pilihan. Tetapi ia tidak sepatutnya dibuat kerana obsesi estetik masyarakat terhadap kekurusan—atau tanpa mengetahui kos sepenuhnya.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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Pencipta BoJack Mencipta Semula Animasi Dewasa —Sekali Lagi— Dengan Long Story Short Netflix

(SeaPRwire) - Konvensyen sitkom keluarga animasi tidak banyak berubah dalam tempoh 36 tahun sejak menjadi templat untuk rancangan seperti King of the Hill, , dan . Sesuai dengan medium kartun, watak-wataknya besar dan pengembaraan mereka melampau. Dan, dalam kebiasaan yang menjadi kunci kepada kelangsungan mereka, masa tidak benar-benar berlalu dari musim ke musim. Tidak terikat oleh tubuh pelakon manusia yang membesar atau merosot, siri-siri ini berlatarkan masa kini yang abadi, di mana rujukan budaya sentiasa dikemas kini namun (dengan pengecualian satu yang bergerak pantas lapan tahun) semua orang kekal pada usia yang sama. Dalam Long Story Short dari Netflix, pencipta menggunakan keanjalan animasi untuk memutarbelitkan masa dengan cara yang sangat berbeza, meninjau keluarga Yahudi yang unik beberapa dozen kali dari tahun 1990-an hingga 2022 (dan sekali pada tahun 1959). Lucu, unik, falsafah, dan hangat, walaupun kadang-kadang lebih sentimental daripada yang mungkin disukai peminat BoJack, ia mengikat bersama benang cinta dan kebencian merentasi generasi untuk mencipta jalinan watak dan hubungan yang rumit. Di tengah-tengah jalinan itu adalah adik-beradik Avi, Shira, dan Yoshi Schwooper, yang nama keluarga mereka secara progresif menggabungkan nama bapa mereka Elliott Cooper (disuarakan oleh Paul Reiser) dan ibu mereka Naomi Schwartz (Lisa Edelstein). Anak sulung Avi (Ben Feldman) adalah seorang yang introspektif, mementingkan diri, dan tegas sekular. Kemarahan mendefinisikan Shira (), anak tengah. Adik lelaki mereka yang jauh lebih muda, Yoshi (Max Greenfield), adalah orang yang pelik dalam sebuah keluarga yang, seperti yang diperhatikan oleh teman wanita Avi yang pendiam dan berambut perang dalam tayangan perdana, tidak pernah menjadi contoh kebiasaan yang santai. Ketika ia mengaitkan adegan-adegan penting dari zaman muda Schwooper dengan vignet yang menjejaki kesan detik-detik tersebut terhadap kehidupan dewasa mereka, Story mengambil sebagai tema utama. Kata-kata Yiddish menyemarakkan perbualan. tidak pernah jauh dari fikiran sesiapa pun. Satu episod yang menonjol menceritakan tentang penukaran agama isteri Shira, Kendra’s () yang berliku-liku. Visi dan sikap yang bersaing terhadap agama Yahudi timbul. (Walaupun berada di luar kerangka masa musim pertama, Story telah diperbaharui, dan saya berharap ia akan mempunyai keberanian di Musim 2 untuk meneliti era yang mencabar ini untuk orang Yahudi di seluruh dunia.) Naomi adalah ibu Yahudi yang arketip—mendesak, mengawal, kritikal, pasif-agresif, mendramatisasikan diri—sehingga dia sering kelihatan seperti karikatur. Tetapi dia juga, akhirnya kita dapati, adalah hatinya. Bob-Waksberg mempunyai pandangan untuk perincian lucu yang benar. Bersama-sama dengan barisan pelakon suara yang hebat dan animasi bergaris kasar yang menterjemahkan kegelisahan keluarga Schwooper ke dalam bentuk visual, dia memberikan kita parodi licik poster alt-rock tahun 90-an di dinding bilik tidur zaman kanak-kanak Avi, alegori sureal di mana serigala berkeliaran bebas di sebuah sekolah menengah, dan dialog seperti “Uh-oh, personaliti Mama mula menyerlah.” Namun Story juga mengandungi pandangan sejagat, tahap makna kehidupan yang dan siri Amazonnya yang aneh,kurang dihargai sama seperti . Seperti rancangan-rancangan tersebut, ia terpesona—dan terharu—oleh pengalaman subjektif kita tentang hubungan dan masa, dan bagaimana cerita-cerita yang kita ceritakan kepada diri kita tentang perkara-perkara itu menjadikan kita orang yang kita ada.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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Seorang Penduduk California Disahkan Positif Sampar. Apa yang Perlu Diketahui Mengenai Penyakit Ini

(SeaPRwire) - Seorang individu di California baru-baru ini disahkan positif wabak taun (plague), menurut . Individu tersebut telah dirawat dan kini sedang pulih di rumah. Kira-kira tujuh orang dijangkiti bakteria penyebab wabak taun, Yersinia pestis, setiap tahun, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Kebanyakan kes di A.S. berlaku di negeri-negeri barat termasuk Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, dan Nevada; pada bulan Julai, an daripada wabak taun. Berikut adalah apa yang perlu diketahui mengenai wabak taun di A.S. Bagaimana orang dijangkiti wabak taun? Orang ramai boleh dijangkiti wabak taun selepas digigit kutu yang dijangkiti atau menyentuh haiwan yang dijangkiti seperti tikus, mencit, tupai, chipmunk, anjing prairie, arnab, singa gunung, feret, dan juga anjing serta kucing. Pegawai kesihatan Daerah El Dorado menyatakan dalam satu bahawa individu tersebut kemungkinan dijangkiti kutu semasa berkhemah. “Wabak taun secara semula jadi hadir di banyak bahagian California, termasuk kawasan ketinggian yang lebih tinggi di Daerah El Dorado,” kata pemangku pengarah kesihatan awam daerah itu, Kyle Fliflet, dalam kenyataan tersebut. Apakah simptom wabak taun? Terdapat tiga jenis wabak taun: bubonik, yang menyebabkan kematian meluas di seluruh dunia pada abad ke-14; septisemik, yang berlaku apabila jangkitan merebak ke dalam darah; dan pneumonik, apabila jangkitan merebak ke dalam paru-paru. Semua bentuk menyebabkan demam dan kelemahan, dan lebih 80% kes wabak taun di A.S. adalah dalam bentuk bubonik. Dr. Scott Roberts, pengarah perubatan pencegahan jangkitan di Yale New Haven Health System dan penolong profesor penyakit berjangkit di Yale School of Medicine, mengatakan bahawa wabak taun bubonik berpusat di nodus limfa; bakteria bergerak ke nodus limfa terdekat dalam badan dari mana gigitan pemicu jangkitan berlaku, yang membawa kepada reaksi keradangan termasuk pembengkakan nodus. Wabak taun kemudian boleh merebak ke dalam darah, dalam keadaan ini ia menjadi septisemik. Akhir sekali, dari aliran darah, bakteria boleh merebak ke paru-paru, menyebabkan wabak taun pneumonik, yang boleh menyebabkan sesak nafas dan sakit dada. Adakah wabak taun berjangkit? Hanya wabak taun pneumonik yang boleh merebak dari seorang individu yang dijangkiti kepada yang lain, kerana bakteria boleh dipindahkan melalui titisan yang dikeluarkan apabila seseorang bersin atau batuk. Ini boleh menyebabkan penyakit dalam tempoh seawal sehari selepas transmisi. Oleh itu, ia "bukan peraturan yang ketat" bahawa wabak taun berkembang daripada bentuk bubonik kepada septisemik kepada pneumonik, kata Roberts. Sebagai contoh, seorang pekerja penjagaan kesihatan yang mempunyai hubungan rapat dengan seseorang yang menghidap wabak taun pneumonik boleh menyedut zarah berjangkit daripada pesakit; zarah-zarah tersebut kemudian boleh bergerak terus ke paru-paru mereka dan mengakibatkan wabak taun pneumonik. Beliau mengatakan bahawa tidak begitu jelas mengapa sesetengah orang akan pulih daripada wabak taun bubonik, manakala yang lain terus berkembang ke penyakit yang lebih teruk. Beberapa faktor biasa—seperti sistem imun yang lebih lemah pada golongan yang sangat muda dan warga emas—mungkin bertanggungjawab, tetapi faktor pendorongnya tidak diketahui dengan baik. Apakah rawatan untuk wabak taun? Oleh kerana ia disebabkan oleh jangkitan bakteria, wabak taun boleh dirawat dengan antibiotik. Tetapi penting untuk memulakan rawatan secepat mungkin; jika tidak dirawat, wabak taun boleh membawa maut. Adakah haiwan yang dijangkiti wabak taun jatuh sakit? Sesetengah spesies memang jatuh sakit akibat jangkitan bakteria, tetapi yang lain kelihatan dapat menguruskan jangkitan ringan tahap rendah, yang menjadikan mereka takungan untuk bakteria tersebut. Kucing khususnya kelihatan mudah dijangkiti, menjadikan mereka berpotensi menjadi pemindah kepada manusia. Di beberapa wilayah di dunia di mana bakteria lebih lazim, Yersinia pestis boleh menyebabkan sejumlah besar haiwan mati, yang boleh menjadikan manusia di kawasan itu lebih terdedah. “Apabila haiwan mati dalam wabak, kutu cuba mencari hos berdarah panas, dan mereka kemungkinan adalah hos manusia,” kata Roberts. “Jadi kadang-kadang kematian haiwan di suatu wilayah boleh mendahului kes manusia.” Bagaimana saya boleh melindungi diri daripada wabak taun? Pegawai kesihatan menggesa orang ramai untuk mengelakkan memberi makan haiwan liar, terutamanya tikus dan tupai, dan jangan sekali-kali menyentuh haiwan yang sakit. Menggunakan penghalau serangga ketika di luar, terutamanya semasa berkhemah atau mendaki, juga boleh mengurangkan risiko digigit kutu yang dijangkiti. Bagi anjing dan kucing, penting untuk melindungi mereka dengan menggunakan produk kawalan kutu dan memastikan mereka tidak meneroka lubang tikus. Adakah terdapat vaksin untuk wabak taun? Versi lama wujud, tetapi World Health Organization mahupun pegawai kesihatan A.S. tidak mengesyorkannya. A.S. berhenti menyediakan vaksin tersebut pada tahun 1999 selepas . Bagaimanapun, penyelidik sedang meneroka cara untuk membangunkan vaksin yang lebih berkesan.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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Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. Announces Upsize of Bought Deal Public Offering for Gross Proceeds of C$6 Million ACN Newswire

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. Announces Upsize of Bought Deal Public Offering for Gross Proceeds of C$6 Million

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - August 21, 2025) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that as a result of strong investor demand, the Company has increased the size of its previously announced "bought deal" public offering (the "Underwritten Offering") from gross proceeds of approximately C$5,000,000 to gross proceeds of approximately C$6,000,000. Pursuant to the upsized Underwritten Offering, Red Cloud Securities Inc. ("Red Cloud"), as sole underwriter and bookrunner, has agreed to purchase for resale 6,666,667 units of the Company (each, a "Unit") at a price of C$0.90 per Unit (the "Offering Price").Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company (each, a "Unit Share") and one common share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant shall entitle the holder to purchase one common share of the Company (each, a "Warrant Share") at a price of C$1.35 at any time on or before that date which is 36 months after the Closing Date (as herein defined).The Company has granted to the Underwriter an option (the "Over-Allotment Option", and together with the Underwritten Offering, the "Offering"), exercisable, in whole or in part, at any time for a period of up to 30 days after and including the Closing Date, to purchase for resale the number of additional Units equal to up to 15% of the number of Units sold pursuant to the Underwritten Offering at the Offering Price to cover over allotments, if any, and for market stabilization purposes.The net proceeds from the Offering will be used by the Company to fund ongoing operations including, but not limited to, commercial development, product development and working capital. In connection with the Offering, the Company intends to file a prospectus supplement (the "Supplement") to the Company's final short form base shelf prospectus dated March 7, 2025 (the "Shelf Prospectus"), with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, except Quebec. The Units may also be sold in the United States on a private placement basis pursuant to one or more exemptions from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") and in such other jurisdictions outside of Canada and the United States, in each case in accordance with all applicable laws provided that no prospectus, registration statement or similar document is required to be filed in such jurisdiction, and provided the issuance of the Units (including the underlying securities) is permitted under laws applicable to the Company (including the Australian Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).Copies of the Shelf Prospectus and the Supplement to be filed in connection with the Offering, can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The Shelf Prospectus contains, and the Supplement will contain, important detailed information about the Company and the Offering. Prospective investors should read the Supplement, the Shelf Prospectus and the other documents the Company has filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca before making an investment decision.The Offering is expected to close on or about September 3, 2025 (the "Closing Date"), or on such date as agreed upon between the Company and Red Cloud. The closing of the Offering is subject to the Company receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange to list, on the Closing Date, the common shares of the Company issuable from the sale of Units as well as upon the exercise of the Warrants.This press release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in the United States or in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to qualification or registration under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act, and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from U.S. registration requirements and applicable U.S. state securities laws.About GMGGMG is an Australian-based clean-technology company, which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in-house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low-cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy saving coating), which is now being marketed into other applications, including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and Improve/Scale Cell Production ProcessesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding the expected size and terms of the Offering, the anticipated timing of closing the Offering, the ability of the Company to satisfy all conditions to closing the Offering, and the expected use of proceeds from the Offering.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, expectations and assumptions concerning the business objectives of the Company; the Company's ability to carry out current planned capital projects, research and development, manufacturing, production, sales and marketing programs for its graphene and graphene-enhanced products and solutions; that the Company will receive the necessary regulatory approvals for the Offering; use the proceeds from the Offering as anticipated; the Company's performance and general business and economic conditions.Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: the risk that the Company is not able to use the proceeds from the Offering as anticipated by management; the risk that the Company does not receive the requisite regulatory approvals for the Offering; overall economic conditions; technical de-risking and market acceptance for the Company's products and solutions; the introduction of competing technologies or products; stock market volatility; environmental and regulatory requirements; competitive pressures; change in market conditions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements; the volatility of global capital markets; political instability; the failure of the Company to obtain regulatory approvals, attract and retain skilled personnel; unexpected development and production challenges; unanticipated costs and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated October 3, 2024 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial outlook that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE U.S. NEWSWIRE OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATESTo view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/263313 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Ta Yang Group Holdings Limited Announcing AI Transformation Blueprint ACN Newswire

Ta Yang Group Holdings Limited Announcing AI Transformation Blueprint

HONG KONG, Aug 21, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Ta Yang Group Holdings Limited (“Ta Yang Group” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 1991), a well-established Hong Kong-listed company with nearly two decades of market presence, plans to further advance comprehensively into the Web 4.0 field and artificial intelligence (AI) industry. The Group will leverage AI Digital Humans as its subsequent growth engine, integrating a Real World Assets (RWA) tokenization operation platform with its inherent global traffic marketing operation system to strategically deploy across three trillion-dollar sectors: education, gaming, and big health.Against the backdrop of AI fueling a new wave of global digitization, AI is evolving from a “technological tool” to the “core of transformation” for many enterprises, driving industries to change work methods, overcome efficiency boundaries, and reshape value paradigms. IDC research indicates that for every dollar invested in generative AI, enterprises can achieve a return on investment of 3.7 times; companies deeply embracing AI have realized an average value return cycle of 13 months. Over 50% of organizations are accelerating customized AI application development, converting short-term gains into long-term competitive advantages. PwC forecasts that by 2030, AI will be a global economic game-changer, contributing up to US$15.7 trillion in growth and adding approximately 26.1% to China’s GDP. It is no surprise that AI Digital Humans, as the core multi-modal interactive carriers across industries, are gradually transitioning from concept to industrial implementation.In 2023, the Group invested in Jusheng Technology Co., Ltd. (“Jusheng Technology”), a professional digital marketing services company. Jusheng Technology plans to launch its independently developed AI Digital Humans, integrating leading technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), computer vision (CV), speech synthesis/recognition (TTS/STT), and compatible with the xAI Grok API. This AI Digital Human is at an industry-leading level and will be introduced to three major scenarios: education, gaming, and big health. This includes, but is not limited to: a “Virtual Teacher” AI Digital Human that can adjust speaking speed and learning difficulty in real time based on students’ attention; AI NPCs in games with personalized storylines that evolve based on different player choices; and a “Health Companion” AI Digital Human offering proactive suggestions based on individuals’ 24/7 health data such as heart rate and blood pressure. The Group plans a “phased iterative and gradual open” strategy, expecting to complete the core modules and underlying technology integration within six months, release AI Digital Human prototypes for the three scenarios in the following 6 to 18 months, and integrate these into Jusheng Technology’s marketing matrix. Between 18 and 36 months, the Group aims to open related APIs or SDKs and attract global developers to build an open ecosystem.Additionally, the Group intends to take advantage of this AI and digital transformation opportunity by using blockchain-based RWA to enable off-chain cash flow-generating asset projects to be captured in real time by AI Digital Humans and recorded in smart contracts. The Group will structure and issue layered packages of assets including educational copyrights and gaming IPs tailored to investors’ risk preferences. The target for this type of asset issuance is to pilot 10 high-quality projects in the first year, with plans to expand to 100 projects within three years, involving total asset values of HK$500 million. The Group aims to serve total asset values exceeding HK$5 billion within five years, establishing a multi-domain RWA asset operation platform.It is noteworthy that RWA transactions eliminate the need for traditional brokers or intermediaries, enabling a direct connection between the physical economy and virtual markets. According to Boston Consulting Group estimates, the RWA tokenization market could grow to a valuation of US$16 trillion by 2030, underscoring its vast market potential and promising outlook.Leveraging Jusheng Technology’s 20 years of cross-border marketing experience, Ta Yang will build a traffic system characterized by “comprehensive coverage + intelligent operation + scalable growth.” Jusheng Technology’s platforms cover overseas social media such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, as well as domestic channels like Douyin and WeChat Video Accounts, facilitating global user reach for customers. Utilizing AI technology, processes such as account nurturing, content generation, and targeted delivery will be fully automated to reduce operational costs and improve customer acquisition efficiency. Based on this, Ta Yang Group has a clear user growth target: to attract 1 million users in the first year to form an initial traffic pool, reach over 10 million users within three years, and build a native Web 4.0 traffic pool of hundreds of millions of users within five years, creating a “traffic – conversion – repurchase” cycle.Ms. Shi Qi, Chairlady of Ta Yang Group, stated, “Ta Yang is unveiling its AI transformation blueprint and formally entering the digital asset arena, marking a significant milestone for the Group and opening a new chapter for future development. We are grateful for investors’ recognition and confidence in our growth. As a well-established Hong Kong-listed company with nearly two decades of market history, this entry into the AI industry is expected to generate four types of revenue: income from AI Digital Human-driven traffic; revenue from providing AI+RWA one-stop financing consultancy services to SMEs; matchmaking fees related to RWA transactions, as well as digital advisory subscription fees; and multilingual, multicultural AI customer service and marketing outsourcing fees charged on a per-project or annual basis. Benefiting from its business model, Jusheng Technology has maintained positive cash flow in recent years, providing ample resources for this broader AI and digital transformation initiative. As the Group’s vision through Jusheng Technology in AI gradually materializes, we look forward to creating greater value and delivering promising returns for our shareholders.”About Ta Yang Group Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1991.HK)Ta Yang Group Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 1991) was established in 1991 and successfully listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 2007. It is a diversified enterprise combining three decades of industry experience with a forward-looking digital vision. Since its founding, the Group initially focused on the field of silicone input devices, specializing in the design and manufacture of core components used in consumer electronic devices, computers, laptops, mobile phones, and automotive peripherals. Leveraging a highly integrated production system, stringent quality control, and technological innovation capabilities, the Group has earned long-term trust from numerous globally renowned brand clients, laying a solid industrial foundation.With the deepening wave of global digital transformation, Ta Yang Group has keenly identified strategic opportunities in the digital economy era and decisively launched a comprehensive strategic transformation toward the Web 4.0 domain. Centered on “embracing technological change and reshaping the value ecosystem,” the Group precisely anchors on three core drivers: artificial intelligence (AI), Real World Assets (RWA) tokenization, and Hong Kong’s policy ecosystem. It is dedicated to bridging the transformation chain of “data — assets — value,” marking its leap from a traditional manufacturing enterprise to a digital economy pioneer.Currently, Ta Yang Group regards its Web 4.0 strategic transformation as a new starting point, focusing on the three trillion-dollar sectors of education, gaming, and big health. It aims to become a leading enterprise in the Asia-Pacific region across the dual arenas of AI and RWA, providing efficient value growth ecosystems for global investors, partners, and individual users. The Group is committed to continuously advancing high-quality development of the global digital economy and writing a new chapter from being an “industry deep cultivator” to a “digital ecosystem builder.” Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Genes Tech Group Announces 2025 Interim Results, Total revenue increased by 9.40% YoY to approximately NTD585.31 million ACN Newswire

Genes Tech Group Announces 2025 Interim Results, Total revenue increased by 9.40% YoY to approximately NTD585.31 million

2025 Interim Results Highlights- Total revenue increased by 9.40% YoY to approximately NTD585.31 million- Gross profit increased by 28.98% YoY to approximately NTD201.97 million- Overall gross profit margin rose by 5.24 percentage points to approximately 34.51%- Total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the Company for the period increased significantly by118.02% YoY to approximately NTD68.24 million- Revenue from turnkey solutions reached approximately NTD113.69 million- Basic earnings per share increased by 25.84% YoY to approximately NTD4.87 centsHONG KONG, Aug 21, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Genes Tech Group Holdings Co. Ltd (“Genes Tech Group” or “The Group”, Stock Code: 8257.HK) announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June, 2025 (“During the period”). During the period, the Group’s performance demonstrated steady growth. The total revenue of the Group reached approximately NTD585.31 million, representing a year-on- year (“YoY”) increase of 9.40%. Total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the Company for the period amounted to approximately NTD68.24 million, representing a significant YoY increase of 118.02%. Basic earnings per share were approximately NTD4.87 cents, representing a YoY increase of 25.84%.During the period, revenue from turnkey solutions amounted to approximately NTD113.69 million, accounting for approximately 19.42% of the Group’s total revenue. The revenue from trading of parts and used SME amounted to approximately NTD471.62 million, accounting for approximately 80.58% of the Group’s total revenue. The Group adheres to its core strategy of prudence and stability, striving to strengthen the stability and continuity of cooperation with existing international clients while actively expanding new clientele to diversify risks. During the period, the Group’s revenue from operations in the United States increased significantly by 78.54% from last year, accounting for approximately 38.68% of the total revenue of the Group, while revenue from operations in Taiwan increased by 48.97% from last year, accounting for approximately 49.69% of the total revenue the Group.In the first half of 2025, the global semiconductor market continued its growth momentum. Driven by new technologies such as AI, the penetration rates of new technologies and products in areas such as automotive electronics, new energy, the Internet of Things, big data and artificial intelligence continued to rise. Furthermore, the deepening development of cutting-edge technologies such as “AI+” and “5G+”, along with the rapid growth in demand for AI computing power, have become key drivers of semiconductor demand, creating a favorable development environment for semiconductor companies. According to the latest report from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), global semiconductor sales reached USD59 billion in May 2025, up 19.8% from USD49.2 billion in May 2024, marking 19 consecutive months of year-on-year growth and a 3.5% increase from the previous month. The growth in the global chip market was primarily driven by strong demand from the Americas and Asia- Pacific regions.Mr. Yang Ming-Hsiang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer concluded: “Driven by the strong momentum of AI technology, the semiconductor industry is entering a period of rapid growth in economic profits. However, amidst the current volatile international landscape, the semiconductor industry faces challenges in supply chain stability. The Group will assess the situation, pursue progress while maintaining stability, and continuously enhance its core value and competitiveness to create sustainable long-term investment returns for shareholders.”About Genes Tech Group Holdings Co. Ltd (Stock Code: 8257.HK)Genes Tech Group Holdings Co. Ltd is a turnkey solution provider and exporter of parts and used SME in Taiwan. Since the commencement of its business in 2009, the Group mainly engaged in providing turnkey solution for parts and used SME for its customers and modifying and/or upgrading the semiconductor equipment of its production systems according to customers needs. In addition, the Group is also engaged in the trading of SEM and parts. The SME and parts supplied by the Group included furnaces, clean tracks and other related items, which were used at the front-end of the semiconductor manufacturing process, wafer fabrication such as deposition, photoresist coating and development, and these were extensively applied in mobile phones, game consoles, DVD players, automotive sensors and other digital electronic products.The press release is distributed by Vitalink Consultants Limited on behalf of Genes Tech Group Holdings Co. Ltd. For enquiry, please contact:Ms. Natural Lau Tel: (852) 2529 7999 Email: Natural.lau@vitalink.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Everbright Grand China Achieved Revenue of RMB24.5 Million in 2025 1H ACN Newswire

Everbright Grand China Achieved Revenue of RMB24.5 Million in 2025 1H

HONG KONG, Aug 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everbright Grand China Assets Limited ("Everbright Grand China" or the "Group"; HKEX stock code: 03699.HK), a subsidiary of China Everbright Group, principally engaged in the businesses of property leasing, property management and the sales of properties held for sale, announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025 ("Reporting Period").During the Reporting Period, revenue of the Group was approximately RMB24.5 million, representing an increase of approximately RMB0.6 million as compared with 2024. Profit attributable to equity shareholders was approximately RMB10.1 million, representing a decrease of approximately RMB1.3 million as compared with 2024, mainly attributable to the increase in the PRC income tax and deferred taxation. Gross profit was approximately RMB18.1 million, representing an increase of approximately RMB0.6 million as compared with 2024. Basic earnings per share of the Group was approximately RMB2.30 cents (2024: RMB2.59 cents). The Board declared an interim dividend of RMB0.73 cents (equivalent to HK0.80 cents) per ordinary share.Considering that the current operating environment remains relatively challenging, the Board declared an interim dividend of RMB0.73 cents (equivalent to HK0.80 cents) per ordinary share, as a token of appreciation to shareholders for their continuous support. In the second half of the year, the Company will decide on dividend distribution taking into account factors such as business development needs, financial performance and capital position, as well as performance growth, in order to bring the best return to the Company's shareholders and investors.In 2025, global economic environment continues to be characterized by uncertainties. Factors such as geopolitical risks, inflationary pressures and monetary policy adjustments in major economies around the world continue to affect market confidence and capital flows. Nevertheless, the overall stability of China’s economy, the gradual rebound of the consumer market and the continued optimization and upgrading of the industrial structure have provided a solid foundation for the development of the property management and leasing industry.For the six months ended 30 June 2025, the Group generated rental income of approximately RMB17.0 million (2024: RMB16.3 million), representing an increase of approximately RMB0.7 million as compared to the same period last year. The Company’s properties maintained an occupancy rate of approximately 81%, with the overall leasing market performing solidly, although newly signed rents declined compared to the previous period. In the face of downward pressure on rents, the Group will enhance its consolidated earning power by adding additional services to new leases to mitigate the impact of lower rents on overall revenue. This not only enriches the service offerings, but also helps to enhance customer stickiness and satisfaction, further consolidating the Group’s market competitiveness.During the period, revenue from the property management services was approximately RMB7.5 million (2024: RMB7.6 million), representing a decrease of approximately RMB0.1 million as compared to the same period last year. In terms of property portfolio strategy, the Group actively promotes tenant diversification to mitigate industry risks and adapt to the accelerated rise and fall of market environment of various industries. The Group’s existing properties are mainly concentrated in two core cities of Chengdu in Sichuan Province and Kunming in Yunnan Province, covering three commercial buildings, namely Everbright Financial Center, Everbright International Mansion and Ming Chang Building, with a total gross floor area of approximately 89,507 square meters. Benefiting from its excellent geographical location and sound property quality, it has attracted a large number of state-owned enterprises and large organizations to move in and has a solid leasing base. In the future, the Group will promote business diversification to enhance its overall risk-resistant capability.In terms of overseas investment, the Group is evaluating investment opportunities in international markets and is cautiously optimistic about overseas markets. Notwithstanding the volatility of the global economy, the Group will adhere to the principle of prudence and flexibility in its investment horizon to ensure the safety and profitability of its capital operations.As at 30 June 2025, The Group maintained cash and bank balances and bank deposits of approximately RMB236.2 million (31 December 2024: RMB231.5 million). The Group’s gearing ratio, being measured by the Group’s total liabilities over its total assets, was 18.6% (31 December 2024: 18.0%). The Group’s liquidity position was well-managed.Looking ahead to the second half of 2025, there are no new property management projects for the time being, despite favourable lease performance in the first half of the year. The Group is actively looking for suitable investment windows for its acquisition and investment plans which were delayed during the epidemic. With the active domestic economy and falling interest rates, the market’s willingness to invest has increased significantly.The Group will continue to deepen its digital transformation and actively utilize technology to promote the construction of intelligent properties and enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. Through technological empowerment, we optimize the allocation of human resources and service processes, enhance the level of intelligence and refinement of property management, and improve overall service quality and customer satisfaction.In addition, the Group will fully utilize the synergies with its parent company, China Everbright Group, and leverage on the popularity of the “Everbright” brand and its resource advantages to actively develop diversified value-added services, enrich its revenue structure and enhance its brand influence. In the face of industry restructuring and upgrading, the Group insists on stable operation, focuses on risk management and internal control, responds flexibly to changes in the macro-economy and policies, and continues to optimize its asset portfolio in order to enhance its risk-resistant capability. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Lepu Biopharma (2157.HK) announces 2025 interim results ACN Newswire

Lepu Biopharma (2157.HK) announces 2025 interim results

HONG KONG, Aug 21, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Focusing on the field of tumor treatment, innovative biopharmaceutical company Lepu Biopharma Co., Ltd. (Lepu Biopharma or the Company, stock code: 2157.HK) announced its interim results for the first half of 2025. During the reporting period, the Company's business showed strong growth momentum, achieving profitability for the first time. Core product sales and international licensing business progressed in tandem, with multiple ADC pipeline products entering key clinical stages and global commercialization efforts accelerating.Lepu Biopharma is an innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company focusing on oncology therapeutics, in particular, targeted therapy and oncology immunotherapy, with a strong China foundation and global vision. Lepu Biopharma is dedicated to developing innovative ADCs through our comprehensive and advanced ADC technology development platform and we aim to develop optimal and innovative drugs to better serve the unmet medical needs of cancer patients. The Company is committed to continuously developing a market-differentiating pipeline by fully integrating independent innovation capabilities and strategic collaborations. The Company has established and is progressively expanding our internal manufacturing capabilities, driven by the business needs stemming from the upcoming commercialization of our ADC candidates.Currently, Lepu Biopharma has strategically designed our pipeline with a range of oncology products. For clinical-stage candidates, the Company has one clinical/commercialization-stage drug candidate; nine clinical-stage drug candidates, including one co-developed through a joint venture; and three clinical-stage combination therapies of our candidates. One of our drug candidates has obtained marketing approval with respect to two of its targeted indications, with clinical trials for other indications ongoing. Among the nine clinical-stage drug candidates, seven are targeted therapeutics and two are immunotherapeutics, which are an oncolytic virus drug and T cell agonistic antibody.As of the end of the reporting period, Lepu Biopharma has achieved significant milestones in the monetisation of our R&D capabilities through commercialization and BD activities: PUYOUHENG (Pucotenlimab Injection) has completed the full commercialization process and is currently under a rapid sales growth, and four other products, CMG901, MRG007 and two pre-clinical TCE assets have also been licensed out through our BD activities. Notably, CMG901’s global rights have been licensed to AstraZeneca, and MRG007’s rights for regions outside Greater China have been licensed to ArriVent. Two pre-clinical TCE assets have entered into a collaboration with Excalipoint.Revenue scale achieved a 3.5-fold leapfrog growth, with comprehensive improvement in financial indicatorsIn the first half of 2025, the Company made significant progress in advancing its product pipeline and business operations, recording a total revenue of approximately RMB466 million, which was an increase of 350% of the same period in 2024 at RMB133 million. For licensing activities, the Company has recognized approximately RMB309 million in revenue primarily from the out-licensing of MRG007. The Company recorded a revenue of approximately RMB151 million for the sales of PUYOUHENG (Pucotenlimab Injection), marking a significant increase of 58.8% from the sales recorded in the same period in 2024. In addition, the Group recognized approximately RMB6.3 million in revenue for the provision of CDMO services.During the reporting period, the Company achieved profitability for the first time, with a profit of approximately RMB 29.3 million, marking a turnaround from a loss in the same period of 2024. Net cash generated from operating activities was approximately RMB 46.7 million, and cash and cash equivalents increased to approximately RMB 473 million, representing a positive net operating cash flow compared to the same period in 2024. Research and development expenses amounted to approximately RMB 202 million, representing a decrease of 6.6% compared to the same period in 2024. While ensuring the advancement of core pipelines, cost control measures have shown tangible results.The Company actively develops cooperative relationships with various business channel partners. As of June 30, 2025, the Company completed the tendering process on the procurement platform in 28 provinces of the PRC. We have covered approximately 118 cities in the PRC through various sales channels, and we will further expand our sales network.ADC pipeline enters the critical phase with multiple products, potential for combination therapy highlighted, and fruitful international licensing resultsIn the first half of 2025, the Company remained focused on the research and development of its drug candidates, while continuously assessing market demand and competitive landscape relating to the range of oncology therapeutics and the broad spectrum of indications covered by its drug candidates, in order to maximize the competitiveness of its products pipeline. In particular, MRG003 for NPC nears approval and other key drug candidates advance to pivotal clinical stage.MRG003(EGFR-ADCNPC: MRG003 is under NDA review for the treatment of R/M NPC and has also been granted priority review by the CDE of NMPA. The authority is currently proceeding with the clinical and pharmaceutical evaluation of MRG003. The encouraging data of the pivotal Phase IIb clinical study for the treatment of R/M NPC was read out as “late breaking abstract (LBA)” for oral presentation at the ASCO Congress 2025. The Company is also currently conducting the Phase III clinical trial of combination therapy with MRG003 and pucotenlimab on R/M NPC. The encouraging data in phase II clinical trial of combination therapy on R/M NPC will be presented at the ESMO Congress 2025.HNSCC: As of June 30, 2025, the Company is conducting a randomized, open-label, multicenter Phase III clinical study on HNSCC. In terms of combination therapy with MRG003 and pucotenlimab, we are currently conducting the Phase II clinical trial on HNSCC, and the encouraging data in phase II clinical trial will be presented at the ESMO Congress 2025. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) granted Clinical Trial Authorization (CTA) approvals for the Phase II clinical trial targeting LA-SCCHN in June 2025, and the Company will initiate the clinical trial in the second half of 2025.MRG004A (TF-ADC): The Company has completed the Phase I clinical study on solid tumors in China and the encouraging Phase Ib expansion data on PC will be presented at the ESMO Congress 2025. Protocol communication with CDE for the pivotal clinical trial of MRG004A has been completed, and we have entered the Phase III clinical trial stage in August 2025. In addition, MRG004A was granted BTD by the CDE in August 2025, which offers a brand-new treatment option to patients with pancreatic cancer.MRG006A (GPC3-ADC): MRG006A is a GPC3-targeted ADC with FIC potential globally. We received IND clearance from the FDA in January 2025. We are currently advancing Phase I clinical trial in China. In pre-clinical studies, MRG006A resulted in a robust and dose-dependent tumor growth inhibition on multiple CDX models and HCC PDX models. In the meantime, MRG006A also demonstrated good tolerability in the exploratory toxicology study.MRG007 (CDH17-ADC): We received the IND approval from the NMPA in June 2025 and are currently conducting a Phase Ia clinical trial for the treatment of unresectable locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors. MRG007 has shown robust antitumor activity in preclinical models of GI cancers and a favorable therapeutic index based on IND enabling studies. The pre-clinical data of MRG007 was presented at the AACR Annual Meeting in April 2025. In January 2025, the Company entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with ArriVent, pursuant to which the Company has granted ArriVent exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize MRG007 outside of Greater China. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is eligible to receive up to US$1.2 billion in total in upfront payment and development, regulatory and sales milestones, together with tiered royalties on net sales. As of June 30, 2025, the upfront payment has been received.CG0070 (Oncolytic virus): CG0070 was granted BTD by the CDE in January 2025. CG0070 is currently in a MRCT Phase III clinical study conducted by the Company’s U.S. partner, CG Oncology. The latest encouraging data observed has been orally presented in the 120th American Urological Association Annual Meeting in April 2025. The Company has completed the Phase I clinical trial in China and are currently engaged in protocol communication with the CDE regarding the domestic bridging pivotal linical trial.Combination therapy layout: As of June 30, 2025, the Company has completed the Phase II trial of combination therapy with MRG002 and pucotenlimab in the treatment of HER2-expressing solid tumors, which has moved to first-line treatment, and protocol communication for phase III clinical trial has been completed. The Company has observed encouraging data on UC. In terms of combination therapy with MRG003 and pucotenlimab, the Company is currently conducting the Phase II clinical trial on HNSCC, which has moved to first-line treatment, and the encouraging data in phase II clinical trial will be presented at the ESMO Congress 2025. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) granted Clinical Trial Authorization (CTA) approvals for the Phase II clinical trial targeting LA-SCCHN in June 2025, and we will initiate the clinical trial in the second half of 2025, which has been moved up to first-line treatment for advanced disease.Preclinical: Laying the groundwork for innovative platforms and innovative targetsThe Company continuously strives to build up and develop novel technology platforms as innovative engines for the Company. The Company has developed multiple innovative linker-payload platforms for ADC drug candidates, including the Hi-TOPi ADC platform and other early-stage platforms. During the reporting period, our innovative ADC platforms have achieved significant progress. Based on these innovation platforms, the Company has generated two ADC candidates, which are MRG006A with global first-in-class potential and MRG007 with global best-in-class potential, all of which have shown encouraging pre-clinical data and received IND approvals in China. Pre-clinical data of MRG007 was presented at the AACR Annual Meeting in April 2025.On August 1, 2025, the Company entered into a licensing transaction for the license-out and/or transfer of certain intellectual property rights relating to two preclinical assets developed by the Company’s proprietary T cell engager-TOPAbody platform with Excalipoint through entering into the Intellectual Property Assignment and License Agreement.The Company shall receive (i) an upfront payment in cash of US$10 million in aggregate, development and commercial milestone payments in cash of up to US$847.5 million in aggregate and sales royalties, holding a 10% interest, marking international recognition of the platform's value.Future Outlook: Accelerating the Commercialization of Core Products and Advancing Global Strategic DevelopmentIn respect of drug R&D, the Company will further focus on advancing strategic research and development priorities in next generation ADC drugs and IO bi/tri specific antibodies, while accelerating the commercialization of late-stage products. For our registrational stage product MRG003, the relevant authority is currently proceeding with the clinical and pharmaceutical evaluation in an orderly manner. The Company will concentrate our resources and endeavour to expedite the approval process. Meanwhile, our other key drug candidates are entering pivotal clinical stages. Protocol communication for the pivotal clinical trial of MRG004A has been completed, and we have entered the Phase III clinical trial stage in August 2025. In addition, we are currently conducting protocol communication with the CDE regarding the domestic pivotal clinical trial of CG0070. The Company will also explore further potential clinical value of our other innovative drug candidates, such as MRG006A and MRG007. Concurrently, the potential efficacy of combination therapies within our pipeline is being continuously explored, with greater clinical benefits striving to be delivered to a broader patient population.In terms of domestic commercialization, the Company will take further actions to enhance the market accessibility of PUYOUHENG (Pucotenlimab Injection), accelerating market penetration at all levels to further increase market share and enhance the Company's brand image and market recognition. At the same time, the Company will commence the preparation process for the commercial launch of MRG003 and continue to expand our marketing and commercialization teams.On the international front, the Company will ramp up our efforts to expand into the global market. We will expand our international network and explore new business development cooperation opportunities. The Company will remain committed to seeking more strategic partners worldwide to develop our ADC products and other innovative candidates through partnerships, licensing agreements, or joint ventures. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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CHINA INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF 20% STAKE IN NVT ACN Newswire

CHINA INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF 20% STAKE IN NVT

HONG KONG, Aug 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China International Development Corporation Limited (“the Company”; SEHK: 0264) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 20% equity interest in NVTHK Ltd. (“NVT”), a Hong Kong-based financial technology innovator and first mover in the Real-World Asset (“RWA”) tokenization market. This strategic acquisition positions the Company at the forefront of a sector expected to reshape global capital markets and deliver exponential growth in the years ahead.NVT — First Mover in a Transformative MarketNVT is the pioneering RWA tokenization infrastructure provider in Hong Kong, uniquely enabling primary issuance from top-tier financial institutions and on chain secondary trading of regulated tokenized assets through its robust OTC market place — the first full-scale ecosystem of its kind in the market.Its fully integrated, closed-loop ecosystem connects asset issuers, investors, and liquidity providers, unlocking unprecedented efficiency and liquidity for the financial industry.NVT’s prestigious institutional-grade clientele spans top financial institutions, asset managers, and Web3 innovators, including Cinda Asset Management, GF Securities, Golden Continent Asset Management, Animoca Brands, and HashKey Group. Its platform currently supports tokenized issuances across multiple financial product categories — including money market funds, structured products, bonds, private equity funds—demonstrating broad applicability and market acceptance.This Acquisition is Breakthrough for China International DevelopmentAccording to a BCG report dated April 2025, the global RWA tokenization market is forecast to grow from US$0.6 trillion in 2025 to US$18.9 trillion by 2033 in the midpoint scenario — a 53% compound annual growth rate. The sector’s rapid expansion reflects rising institutional and retail demand for high yield, transparent, and directly accessible asset classes.By acquiring a 20% stake in NVT, the Company gains:- A turnkey, proprietary institutional-grade tokenization platform — success-proven and fully regulated;- Access to the first RWA ecosystem in Hong Kong with secondary trading via an on chain OTC marketplace;- An established global distribution network with instant connectivity to liquidity providers, asset issuers, and investors globally;- Credibility and market access through alignment with a trusted RWA ecosystem serving blue chip clients.This acquisition accelerates the Company’s entry into the high growth RWA market at scale, without the delays, risks, and capital expenditure associated with building a platform from scratch. The Acquisition is also consistent with the Company’s commitments to exploring innovations and new business opportunities to diversify income streams.Strategic Collaboration AreasFollowing the investment, the Company and NVT will collaborate in two strategic areas:RWA Tokenization in Leather Production & Supply ChainLeveraging NVT’s platform, the Company will be a global first mover in tokenizing tangible and intangible assets within the leather industry—such as cash flows, receivables, inventory, and IP. This will unlock working capital, open new investment channels, automate settlements, and expand liquidity access worldwide.Expansion into New RWA VerticalsTogether, the Company and NVT will develop and scale RWA tokenization solutions for other industries, deploying the Company’s sector expertise and NVT’s proven infrastructure to capture untapped opportunities in multiple asset classes.Zhao Jingfei, CEO of China International Development Corporation Limited said:“This investment in NVT represents a breakthrough for our Company. NVT’s unmatched first mover position, its proven track record with prestigious institutional clients, and its unique on chain secondary trading capabilities place it in a category of its own. We are now positioned to participate meaningfully in a trillion dollar growth opportunity while modernizing our core business and delivering long term shareholder value.”Jay Zhao, the founder and CEO of NVT added:“Our mission is to leverage blockchain technology to redefine capital markets, with a particular focus on Hong Kong — the financial hub of Asia. By partnering with China Development, we are opening access to high quality assets from real-world industries and seamlessly integrating them into the capital market. This partnership not only enhances the strength of our platform but also creates significant opportunities for value creation across our ecosystem of partners, with a clear focus on maximizing long term shareholder returns. What we are building is just the beginning — the potential for new business models, innovative asset classes, and scalable growth ahead is truly limitless.”About NVTNVTHK Limited. (“NVT”) is a Hong Kong based fintech innovator specializing in real world asset (RWA) tokenization infrastructure, virtual asset brokerage systems, and stablecoin technology solutions. NVT is the first in Hong Kong to enable regulated tokenized assets to be traded on chain through its OTC marketplace, offering enterprise grade technology for issuers, investors, and intermediaries.About China International Development Corporation LimitedChina International Development Corporation Limited (“CIDC”) was incorporated in the Cayman Islands and is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong under stock code 0264. As an established investment holding company, CIDC has built a strong foundation in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality leather products. CIDC has proactively embarked on a strategy of innovation and transformation, seeking opportunities beyond its traditional core business. The Company is always committed to seeking opportunities for new business and value creation, as well as for timely expansion of the Company’s scope of operation and investments.For press enquiries:NVTHK LimitedOlivia Leung Tel: 2522 3869 Email: Olivia.leung@newvisiongp.comWebsite: www.nvt.cim.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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NEC digital technologies to empower small-scale producers in Africa in partnership with IFAD JCN Newswire

NEC digital technologies to empower small-scale producers in Africa in partnership with IFAD

Yokohama, Japan, August 21, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — In an effort to develop agriculture and boost rural development, NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, together with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), will tailor high-end digital technologies – remote sensing and secure digital platforms – to suit the unique needs of vulnerable small-scale producers in Africa.A letter of intent was signed today to forge the new partnership on the margins of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). This new partnership aims to enhance farm productivity, build resilience to weather and economic shocks, and support farmers in adapting to climate change. The initiative will also promote new economic opportunities through the implementation of technology solutions such as CropScope, NEC’s digital agricultural platform that will enhance the capabilities of decision-makers in farm management across IFAD’s investment portfolio.Alvaro Lario, President of IFAD (left) and Shigehiro Tanaka, Corporate Senior Executive Vice President of NEC (right) (C) IFADSmall-scale producers are central to global food systems, accounting for over 80% of farms worldwide, and playing a crucial role in ensuring food security and sustaining rural livelihoods. Yet, millions of small-scale producers lack access to real-time agricultural advisory services, climate-resilient technologies, financial services, and structured markets."We are excited to partner with NEC to implement solutions that integrate digital technologies into agricultural value chains. Scaling up digital public infrastructure with scalable digital services for rural development is key to boosting rural economies, creating new opportunities and raising incomes for millions of vulnerable producers," said Alvaro Lario, President of IFAD. "Addressing these persistent challenges is critical for achieving rural transformation, a core objective of IFAD," he added."We are pleased to deepen our collaboration with IFAD toward the development of the African region through NEC’s strengths in digital agricultural solutions. At TICAD9, the active adoption of digital technologies by Japanese companies is being discussed as a key solution to the challenges faced by African countries. We believe that the initiatives under this Letter of Intent directly reflect TICAD9’s objectives, and we look forward to further strengthening the partnership between IFAD and NEC through this opportunity," said Shigehiro Tanaka, Corporate Senior Executive Vice President of NEC.The partnership will pilot two NEC innovations:CropScope is a digital agriculture platform that leverages remote sensing, data analytics, and timely insights to support data-driven precision farming and enhance the capabilities of decision-makers in farm management across the value chain.e-Voucher is an electronic voucher system that improves targeting and efficiency in the access and delivery of agricultural inputs and subsidies to smallholders. The collaboration seeks to:Accelerate digital transformation across IFAD’s portfolio through the deployment of NEC’s advanced technologies, directly contributing to its strategic priorities on innovation and digital inclusion.Pilot cost-effective, cutting-edge solutions through NEC’s contributions, with potential for replication across other IFAD-funded projects.Enhance targeting, monitoring, and adaptive management in IFAD programmes through data-driven insights.The partnership aligns with IFAD’s Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) Strategy (2020–2030) and broader efforts to increase private sector engagement and scale up digital services that empower rural communities.About IFADIFAD is an international financial institution and a United Nations specialized agency. Based in Rome – the United Nations food and agriculture hub – IFAD invests in rural people, empowering them to reduce poverty, increase food security, improve nutrition and strengthen resilience. Since 1978, we have provided more than US$25 billion in grants and low-interest loans to fund projects in developing countries A wide range of photographs and broadcast-quality video content of IFAD’s work in rural communities are available for download from our Image Bank.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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Sharp Corporation and Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation Sign Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and AAR Japan for Donation of Solar Modules to Kenya JCN Newswire

Sharp Corporation and Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation Sign Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and AAR Japan for Donation of Solar Modules to Kenya

TOKYO, August 21, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation and Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation (*1) (hereinafter referred to as “Sharp”) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the donation of solar modules to support electrification-deficient areas in the Republic of Kenya (hereinafter “Kenya”). This MOU is signed with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato ward, Tokyo, hereinafter referred to as “MOL”), and Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (*2) (hereinafter referred to as “AAR Japan”), in conjunction with 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (*3) (TICAD 9).(From left) Tatsuro Watanabe, Responsible for Europe and Africa Region, Chairman & Managing Director of MOL (Europe Africa) Ltd;Yasufumi Sugahara, Executive Managing Officer & Co-Chief Operating Officer, Sharp Corporation;Hirozumi Gokaku, President & Representative Director, Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation;Yoshiteru Horie, President, AAR Japan.The MOU stipulates that the solar modules donated by Sharp will be transported to Kenya by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and AAR Japan will support the installation on-site. The modules are for use in lighting, powering projectors and PC for elementary schools. The aim of this project is to contribute to the improvement of education in the region.Sharp has been promoting ESG-based management, and this MOU aligns with its corporate philosophy "to contribute to the benefits and welfare of people throughout the world." Sharp will continue to address societal challenges and fulfill its commitment to social contribution by utilizing its unique products solutions and technologies.*1 Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation is a subsidiary of Sharp Corporation responsible for energy solutions. Headquarters: Yao City, Osaka Prefecture. President and Representative Director: Hirozumi Gokaku.*2 AAR Japan is an organization that operates internationally, focusing on refugee assistance. Chairperson: Yukie Osa.*3 The TICAD 9 will be held from August 20 to August 22, 2025, at Pacifico Yokohama (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture). It is organized by the Japanese government in collaboration with the United Nations, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank, and the African Union Commission (AUC).Sharp Sustainability global website: https://global.sharp/corporate/eco/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Aiming to Build Battery Ecosystem, Toyota and Mazda Start Tests of Energy Storage System Using Electrified Vehicle Batteries JCN Newswire

Aiming to Build Battery Ecosystem, Toyota and Mazda Start Tests of Energy Storage System Using Electrified Vehicle Batteries

HIROSHIMA, Japan, August 21, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have started field tests of Toyota's Sweep Energy Storage System* at Mazda's Hiroshima Plant in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.For the tests, the power system at Mazda's headquarters campus-the only power generation system operated by an automaker in Japan-and Toyota's system that utilizes batteries from electrified vehicles will be connected through their respective energy management systems. This will enable the verification of stable, high-quality, and efficient charging and discharging. In the future, the storage system will be used to regulate power supply and demand from renewable energy, which fluctuates depending on weather and time of day, contributing to carbon neutrality.The tests are aimed to contribute to building a battery ecosystem, which is part of the seven mobility industry issues that the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association is addressing across the industry. In support of stable procurement of critical resources and building a resilient supply chain, the battery ecosystem is aimed to sustainably reuse batteries in Japan, including electrified vehicle batteries.Going forward, both companies will continue to take on challenges across the industry, focusing on a multi pathway approach to achieve carbon neutrality and strengthen industry competitiveness.*The system rapidly switches each battery's power flow on and off, even when new batteries are connected to degraded or different capacity batteries.Aim for Sweep Energy Storage System Field Tests"Achieving zero, and adding new value beyond it"As part of efforts to pass our beautiful "Home Planet" to the next generation, Toyota has identified and is helping to solve issues faced by individuals and overall society, which Toyota calls "Achieving Zero," hoping to help reduce the negative impacts caused by these issues to people and the environment to zero. Additionally, Toyota is also looking "Beyond Zero" to create and provide greater value by continuing to diligently seek ways to improve lives and society for the future.About Beyond Zero https://global.toyota/en/mobility/beyond-zero/Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiativeshttps://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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NEC signs Memorandum of Cooperation with the Senegalese government, CFPT-SJ, JICA, and four Japan-based companies for vocational training in Senegal JCN Newswire

NEC signs Memorandum of Cooperation with the Senegalese government, CFPT-SJ, JICA, and four Japan-based companies for vocational training in Senegal

Tokyo, Japan, August 21, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) in the vocational training sector in Senegal with the Senegalese government, the Senegal-Japan Vocational Training Center (CFPT-SJ), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho), Daikin Industries, Ltd. (Daikin), Toda Construction Co., Ltd. (Toda Construction), and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Yamaha).Based on this memorandum, each company will provide training programs to CFPT-SJ to support the development of industrial human resources in Senegal. NEC will contribute to the development of industrial human resources by promoting the understanding and reach of digital technologies related to improving crop productivity, improving farming practices, and contributing to universal health coverage, which are some of the major goals of the Republic of Senegal and align with the Government of Japan’s Country Assistance Policy.Signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Cooperation at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9)Established in 1984 with grant aid from JICA, CFPT-SJ has become a core educational institution in the field of vocational training, not only in Senegal but also in the West African region. In recent years, demand has been steadily growing for more sophisticated and diverse industrial human resources in Senegal, and CFPT-SJ is committed to developing human resources that meet these needs.To date, Toyota Tsusho, Daikin, Toda Construction, Yamaha, and NEC have contributed to industrial development in Senegal and the West African region through their respective businesses. However, the cultivation and acquisition of highly skilled industrial human resources necessary for business promotion remains a challenge. In response to this, JICA, Japan-based companies, and the CFPT-SJ have concluded this MOC to strengthen and develop cooperation in the cultivation of industrial human resources in Senegal.Specifically, regarding the implementation of training programs by the Japan-based companies belonging to the CFPT-SJ, the following points were agreed upon: (1) the Senegalese government will cooperate with CFPT-SJ, (2) CFPT-SJ will cooperate with each participating organization, (3) JICA will coordinate between Japan and Senegal, and (4) Toyota Tsusho, Daikin, Toda Construction, Yamaha, and NEC will formulate and implement training programs in their respective areas of expertise.Through this MOC, NEC aims to contribute to greater understanding of digital technology and the development of industrial human resources in Senegal, while strengthening its collaboration with JICA to expand the development of solutions in the agriculture and health sectors in the African region.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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Sharp Corporation and Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation Sign Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and IOM to Advance Cooperation through Renewable Energy JCN Newswire

Sharp Corporation and Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation Sign Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and IOM to Advance Cooperation through Renewable Energy

TOKYO, August 21, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation and Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation (*1) (hereinafter referred to as “Sharp”) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the cooperation through renewable energy to advance improved access to basic services in displacement-affected areas in the Republic of Kenya (hereinafter “Kenya”). This MOU is signed with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato ward, Tokyo, hereinafter referred to as “MOL”), and the International Organization for Migration (*2) (hereinafter referred to as “IOM”), in conjunction with the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (*3) (TICAD 9).(From left) Tatsuro Watanabe, Responsible for Europe and Africa Region, Chairman & Managing Director of MOL (Europe Africa) Ltd;Yasufumi Sugahara, Executive Managing Officer & Co-Chief Operating Officer, Sharp Corporation;Hirozumi Gokaku, President & Representative Director, Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation;Ritsu Nacken, Chief of Mission, IOM Japan.The MOU also stipulates that the Parties will explore innovative solutions and technologies to strengthen climate resilience of vulnerable communities in Kenya.Sharp has been promoting ESG-based management, and this MOU aligns with its corporate philosophy "to contribute to the benefits and welfare of people throughout the world." Sharp will continue to address societal challenges and fulfill its commitment to social contribution by utilizing its unique products solutions and technologies.*1 Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation is a subsidiary of Sharp Corporation responsible for energy solutions. Headquarters: Yao City, Osaka Prefecture. President and Representative Director: Hirozumi Gokaku.*2 The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a UN agency that addresses global migration issues. IOM Japan Chief of Mission : Ritsu Nacken.*3 The TICAD 9 will be held from August 20 to August 22, 2025, at Pacifico Yokohama (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture). It is organized by the Japanese government in collaboration with the United Nations, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank, and the African Union Commission (AUC).Sharp Sustainability global website: https://global.sharp/corporate/eco/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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