Qatar mengutuk serangan “berbahaya” Israeli atas gas field kewangan

Qatar mengutuk serangan “berbahaya” Israeli atas gas field

(SeaPRwire) - Iran telah berikrar untuk mensasarkan sasaran tenaga di seluruh Teluk sebagai tindak balas kepada serangan ke atas medan gas South Pars miliknya Kementerian Luar Qatar telah mengutuk serangan Israel ke atas medan gas South Pars Iran, yang dikendalikan bersama oleh Iran dan Qatar. Kementerian itu berkata serangan ke atas Pars merupakan "ancaman kepada keselamatan tenaga global." Kemudahan pemprosesan gas di bahagian Iran medan itu rosak dalam serangan pada Rabu. Walaupun Israel belum mengambil tanggungjawab untuk serangan itu, Axios melaporkan bahawa ia telah dilaksanakan oleh angkatan Israel secara penyelarasan dengan AS. Dalam satu catatan di X, jurucakap Kementerian Luar Qatar Majed al-Ansari menyalahkan kemusnahan itu ke atas Israel. "Sasaran Israel terhadap kemudahan yang berkaitan dengan medan South Pars Iran, yang merupakan lanjutan kepada Medan Utara Qatar, adalah satu langkah berbahaya dan tidak bertanggungjawab di tengah-tengah eskalasi ketenteraan semasa di rantau ini," tulisnya. "Mensasarkan infrastruktur tenaga merupakan ancaman kepada keselamatan tenaga global, serta kepada penduduk rantau ini dan persekitarannya." Al-Ansari menyeru semua pihak yang terlibat dalam konflik untuk "mengamalkan kesabaran" dan mengelakkan "mensasarkan kemudahan penting." South Pars/Medan Utara adalah medan gas asli terbesar di dunia. Memegang anggaran 1,800 trilion kaki padu gas asli, rizab yang boleh dipulihkannya dipercayai hampir sama besar dengan semua medan gas lain di bumi digabungkan. Qatar bergantung kepada minyak dan gas untuk 80% daripada hasilnya, dengan hampir semua gasnya diekstrak dari medan ini. Iran telah mengugut untuk membalas serangan itu dengan cara yang sama. "Seperti yang telah diingatkan sebelum ini, jika infrastruktur bahan api, tenaga, gas, dan ekonomi negara kami diserang oleh musuh Amerika-Zionis, sebagai tambahan kepada serangan balas yang berkuasa terhadap musuh, kami akan melanda dengan teruk punca pencerobohan itu juga," kata pihak tentera negara itu dalam satu kenyataan kepada media Iran. "Kami menganggap mensasarkan infrastruktur bahan api, tenaga, dan gas negara-negara asal adalah sah dan akan membalas dengan kuat pada peluang terawal," sambung kenyataan itu. Dalam jam selepas serangan ke atas South Pars, letupan kuat kedengaran di ibu negara Arab Saudi, Riyadh, manakala QatarEnergy mengumumkan bahawa peluru berpandu telah menghentam hab LNG Ras Laffan, menyebabkan "kerosakan yang ketara." Agensi pertahanan awam Qatar menyalahkan serangan itu ke atas Iran.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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Agensi pengintip UK akan membayar pampasan kepada wanita yang dianiaya oleh ejen neo-Nazi kewangan

Agensi pengintip UK akan membayar pampasan kepada wanita yang dianiaya oleh ejen neo-Nazi

(SeaPRwire) - MI5 telah memohon maaf kerana memberikan keterangan palsu selepas menyelesaikan tuntutan seorang wanita mengenai penderaan oleh seorang maklumat Agensi perisikan domestik UK, MI5, telah bersetuju untuk membayar pampasan kepada seorang wanita yang didera oleh seorang maklumat neo-Nazi, mengakui "kesilapan" yang memanjangkan pergulatan undang-undangnya. Wanita itu, seorang warganegara Britain yang dikenali sebagai 'Beth', berada dalam hubungan dengan seorang lelaki yang hanya dikenali sebagai Agent X, seorang warganegara asing yang direkrut oleh MI5 untuk menyusup ke dalam rangkaian ekstremis kanan. Rakaman video yang diperoleh oleh BBC dalam siasatan yang diterbitkan beberapa tahun lalu menunjukkan X menyerang Beth dengan parang, mengancam untuk membunuhnya, dan menggunakan status perkhidmatan perisikannya sebagai alat kawalan paksaan. Beth sebelum ini memberitahu penyiasat bahawa Agent X telah membanggakan tentang sambungannya dengan MI5, mengingatkannya bahawa dia tidak boleh melaporkan keganasannya kerana "dia mempunyai orang-orang di tempat-tempat tinggi yang sentiasa menyokongnya." Dia mendakwa dia diserang secara seksual, mengumpulkan senjata, dan dipaksa menonton video eksekusi. Kes itu mencetuskan skandal yang lebih luas selepas BBC melaporkan bahawa MI5 telah memberikan keterangan palsu kepada tiga mahkamah semasa mempertahankan pengendaliannya terhadap ejen itu. Perkhidmatan keselamatan itu mendakwa ia mematuhi dasarnya untuk tidak mengesahkan atau menafikan identiti maklumat, walaupun pegawai kanan telah mendedahkan status lelaki itu kepada wartawan pada tahun 2020 dalam percubaan untuk memujuk BBC menamatkan siasatannya. Dalam satu kenyataan pada hari Selasa, Ketua Pengarah MI5 Ken McCallum berkata agensi itu telah menyelesaikan tuntutan undang-undang Beth di hadapan Investigatory Powers Tribunal "tanpa pengakuan liabiliti." Tribunal itu mengendalikan aduan terhadap agensi perisikan UK. "Kami dengan ikhlas memohon maaf kepada Beth atas kesusahan yang dialaminya kerana kesilapan MI5 dalam litigasi ini," katanya. "Kami bergantung pada keterangan yang tidak betul dan penyimpanan rekod kami jauh di bawah standard profesionalisme yang kami harapkan, dan yang Beth berhak mendapatkan." Beth berkata dia bersyukur atas pampasan itu tetapi ia "tidak pernah dapat memperbaiki apa yang saya lalui di tangan X." Dia menambah bahawa dia percaya MI5 "masih melindungi pemangsa misoginis ganas ini." Sebelum mengambil peranan MI5nya, ekstremis kanan "dengan masa lalu ganas" itu dilaporkan telah menganiaya teman wanitanya sebelumnya di luar negara termasuk mengancam untuk membunuhnya dan anaknya. "Dia juga terlibat dalam fantasi tentang memakan kanak-kanak," menurut BBC. "MI5 tidak menilai secara memadai risiko memberikan status itu kepada seseorang dengan sejarah X dan sikapnya yang mengganggu terhadap wanita," kata Kate Ellis dari Centre for Women's Justice, yang bertindak untuk Beth. "Saya harap negara akan mempertimbangkan semula penggunaan wanita sebagai kolateral dalam operasi sulit," tambahnya. Skandal itu berlaku ketika MI5 menghadapi tuduhan berasingan tentang perisian haram selama bertahun-tahun ke atas wartawan Ireland Vincent Kearney yang telah mengkritik tindakan agensi itu di Ireland Utara.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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Arizona negeri pertama saman syarikat, tuduh Kalshi perniagaan judi haram berita

Arizona negeri pertama saman syarikat, tuduh Kalshi perniagaan judi haram

(SeaPRwire) - Arizona pada hari Selasa menjadi negeri pertama yang memfailkan pertuduhan jenayah terhadap Kalshi, menuduh syarikat pasaran ramalan itu mengendalikan perniagaan perjudian haram di dalam sempadannya, satu peningkatan ketara dalam perjuangan untuk mengawal selia platform popular tersebut. Dokumen pertuduhan sebanyak 20 pertuduhan itu menuduh Kalshi menerima pertaruhan terhadap keputusan politik, pertandingan sukan kolej dan prestasi pemain individu yang melanggar undang-undang perjudian Arizona. Negeri itu melarang pengendalian perniagaan pertaruhan tanpa lesen dan mengharamkan pertaruhan dalam pilihan raya. “Arizona tidak akan dibuli untuk membiarkan mana-mana syarikat meletakkan dirinya di atas undang-undang negeri,” kata Peguam Negara Demokrat, Kris Mayes. Kes jenayah itu menandakan barisan baharu dalam pertempuran undang-undang berisiko tinggi mengenai sama ada pasaran ramalan harus tertakluk kepada peraturan yang sama seperti syarikat perjudian. Pentadbiran Presiden Donald Trump telah memberikan sokongan kepada industri pasaran ramalan bernilai berbilion dolar, seterusnya memburukkan lagi pertarungan antara negeri lawan persekutuan untuk kawalan kawal selia. Keputusannya boleh memberi implikasi luas terhadap cara pertaruhan sukan — yang merangkumi kira-kira 90% daripada volum dagangan Kalshi — dikawal selia di AS. Kalshi menegaskan bahawa ia adalah pasaran kewangan dan bukannya operasi perjudian dan hanya perlu menjawab kepada pengawal selia persekutuan dengan Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Agensi di bawah Trump bersetuju bahawa ia mempunyai pengawasan eksklusif. Anak sulung Trump, Donald Trump Jr., ialah penasihat strategik untuk Kalshi. Dan platform media sosial presiden Republikan itu, Truth Social, melancarkan pasaran ramalan berasaskan mata wang kripto sendiri yang dipanggil Truth Predict. Elisabeth Diana, jurucakap Kalshi, menolak pertuduhan Arizona sebagai “tidak berasas” dan menuduh negeri itu cuba memintas mahkamah persekutuan. Kalshi menyaman Arizona, Utah dan Iowa dalam usaha untuk menghentikan tindakan negeri yang dijangkakan terhadap platform tersebut. Namun Hakim Daerah AS Michael Liburdi di Arizona, seorang pelantikan Trump, menolak permintaan Kalshi untuk sekatan sementara pada hari Selasa dan memerintahkan syarikat itu untuk menunjukkan mengapa kes itu harus berada di mahkamah persekutuan memandangkan pertuduhan negeri yang baharu. Sekurang-kurangnya sembilan negeri lain telah mengambil beberapa bentuk tindakan undang-undang terhadap Kalshi, dan gabenor Republikan Utah telah berjanji untuk menandatangani rang undang-undang yang boleh menjejaskan perniagaan syarikat itu di negeri tersebut. Setakat ini, keputusannya bercampur-campur. Hakim persekutuan dan negeri di Nevada dan Massachusetts, masing-masing, mengeluarkan keputusan awal yang memihak kepada negeri-negeri yang ingin mengharamkan Kalshi dan pesaingnya Polymarket daripada menawarkan pertaruhan sukan di negeri mereka, manakala hakim persekutuan di New Jersey dan Tennessee telah memutuskan untuk memihak kepada Kalshi. Saman Nevada telah dikembalikan ke mahkamah negeri. Pengerusi CFTC Michael Selig berkata pertarungan undang-undang antara Arizona dan Kalshi adalah isu bidang kuasa dan “sama sekali tidak wajar sebagai pendakwaan jenayah.” Negeri itu berhujah Kalshi ialah operasi perjudian yang menjenamakan dirinya sebagai pasaran. Tetapi syarikat itu berkata produknya berbeza kerana pelanggan terlibat dalam “swap” antara satu sama lain dan bukannya bertaruh menentang “house.” Kalshi beroperasi dengan membenarkan pelanggan membeli dan menjual kontrak “Ya” atau “Tidak” yang terikat dengan kemungkinan hasil sesuatu acara. Sesiapa sahaja yang mempunyai telefon pintar boleh bertaruh pada segala-galanya daripada sama ada salji akan turun di Miami hingga sama ada Trump akan menyebut kata kunci tertentu dalam ucapan. Kontrak biasanya berharga antara 1 sen dan 99 sen, yang secara kasarnya diterjemahkan kepada peratusan pelanggan yang percaya acara itu akan berlaku. Pertuduhan di Arizona difailkan hanya beberapa hari sebelum bermulanya kejohanan bola keranjang lelaki dan wanita NCAA, salah satu tempoh paling sibuk dalam setahun untuk pasaran ramalan dan buku sukan. Kalshi mengumumkan cabaran perfect bracket bernilai $1 bilion pada hari Isnin tanpa menyebut NCAA atau March Madness, sepasang tanda dagangan NCAA. Seorang jurucakap NCAA, Saquandra Heath, berkata pada hari Selasa organisasi itu tetap bimbang tentang “pasaran ramalan yang tidak dilindungi yang menimbulkan ancaman kepada integriti persaingan dan keselamatan atlet pelajar.” ___ Penulis sukan Associated Press Jay Cohen di Chicago menyumbang kepada laporan ini.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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Bagaimana Lumen Technologies menggunakan AI untuk membantu mengurangkan $1 bilion dalam kos rangkaian berita

Bagaimana Lumen Technologies menggunakan AI untuk membantu mengurangkan $1 bilion dalam kos rangkaian

(SeaPRwire) - Ia adalah hujung minggu sebelum Hari Thanksgiving yang lepas apabila Kate Johnson, presiden dan CEO Lumen Technologies, menghubungi Jim Fowler, Ketua Pegawai Teknologi Nationwide pada masa itu untuk bincangkan perekrutan ahli teknologi terkemuka baru untuk syarikat telekomunikasi itu. Fowler, yang telah berkhidmat di lembaga Lumen sejak 2023, dengan cepat menyedari bahawa perbualan dengan Johnson bukan mengenai pengarah lembaga dan CEO yang bekerjasama dalam perancangan penggantian jawatan. Dia sedang diambil bekerja. Kurang daripada dua minggu kemudian, Fowler meninggalkan syarikat insurans Nationwide selepas lebih daripada tujuh tahun dan menyertai Lumen (dijajarkan No. 325 dalam 500) sebagai ketua pegawai teknologi dan produk, meninggalkan lembaga dengan segera untuk memegang jawatan C-suite. Dia menggantikan Dave Ward, yang telah berkhidmat sebagai CTO selama dua tahun dan meninggalkan pada Januari untuk menjadi presiden dan ketua arkitek di raksasa perisian Salesforce. Fowler menyertai kepimpinan Lumen ketika penyedia perkhidmatan internet, awan, IT, dan teknologi komunikasi itu menjalani transformasi strategik yang diketuai oleh Johnson, yang menyertai Lumen pada 2022 selepas persaraan ringkas. Dia telah memfokuskan pada pengurangan beban hutang Lumen dan menyempitkan tumpuan untuk memberi keutamaan kepada perkhidmatan syarikat swasta dan organisasi sektor awam. Jualan perniagaan gentian pengguna Lumen kepada AT&T bernilai $5.75 bilion membantu dalam kedua-dua aspek. Perjanjian itu ditutup pada Februari dan Lumen telah berkata ia akan menggunakan kira-kira $4.8 bilion daripada hasil jualan untuk menutup hutang. Satu lagi bidang tumpuan utama, dan inilah tempat Fowler masuk, adalah komitmen yang Lumen buat kepada Wall Street pada tahun 2024 bahawa ia akan mencapai penjimatan kadar larian tahunan sebanyak $1 bilion daripada rangkaiannya menjelang akhir 2027. Fowler berkata AI adalah di “jantung cara kita akan melakukan itu.” “Setiap pemimpin kanan kita mempunyai satu sasaran yang mereka kejar,” tambahnya. Tumpuan bahagian Undang-undang adalah pada penggunaan aplikasi yang didayakan AI yang boleh mempercepatkan proses kontrak, manakala bahagian pemasaran sedang mencari cara untuk menggunakan AI untuk mencipta bahan pemasaran yang lebih personal. Bagi pasukan teknologi Fowler, matlamatnya adalah pengurangan 50% dalam masa kitaran untuk pembangunan produk baru. “Itulah yang pasukan saya akan kejar,” kata Fowler. Banyak elemen strategi teknologi dalaman Lumen telah memberi kesan kepada Fowler semasa dia menyesuaikan diri dengan jawatan itu. Dia berkata pendahulunya mempunyai visi yang kuat mengenai pengkomputeran awan dan terdapat kemajuan yang menggalakkan dalam AI. Lebih daripada 90% pekerja Lumen mempunyai lesen Microsoft Copilot dan alat itu digunakan untuk pelbagai tujuan termasuk bantuan mesyuarat, strategi, dan penyelidikan. Jurutera Lumen menggunakan pembantu pengekodan AI GitHub Copilot dan dibenarkan untuk beralih antara model AI berbeza daripada penyedia termasuk OpenAI dan Anthropic. Hasilnya, Fowler berkata dia melihat peningkatan sehingga 50% dalam produktiviti untuk beberapa tugas seperti pengalihan platform aplikasi. Dia berkata satu “permata tersembunyi” yang dia temui adalah bahawa pasukan jurutera Lumen telah membangunkan rangka kerja AI agen yang sudah digunakan di seluruh syarikat. Pekerja boleh membina agen AI mereka sendiri pada papan pemuka dalaman dan proprietari yang dicipta oleh Lumen. Pekerja boleh menggunakan agen AI tersuai menggunakan model bahasa besar daripada penyedia seperti OpenAI, Anthropic, dan Google. Mereka digalakkan untuk meneroka model yang mereka percaya akan menghasilkan hasil terbaik pada kos yang paling cekap. Masih kurang daripada 90 hari dalam jawatan baharu beliau, Fowler telah mengenal pasti beberapa projek yang dia akan keutamakan pada masa hadapan. Ia termasuk memodenkan operasi berbeza Lumen yang berpunca daripada warisan pertumbuhan melalui pemerolehan. Untuk mengekstrak nilai maksimum daripada pelaburan AI Lumen, pasukan Fowler perlu terus menulis semula dan melaksanakan semula sistem tersebut. Projek lain termasuk mengembangkan lapisan fizikal. Lumen merancang untuk menggandakan lebih daripada jumlah gentian di bawah tanah, daripada lebih 17 juta batu hari ini kepada lebih 47 juta batu dalam dua tahun akan datang. Kemudian, terdapat lapisan digital, yang memudahkan pelanggan untuk memilih perkhidmatan pelbagai Lumen melalui sokongan yang didayakan AI agen. “Ini telah menjadi syarikat infrastruktur rangkaian selama 50 tahun,” kata Fowler. “Membuatnya berfikir seperti syarikat teknologi—dengan amalan pembangunan perisian dan kejuruteraan yang berkembang mengikut permintaan pelanggan kita—telah menjadi tumpuan saya dalam dua bulan pertama saya berada di sini.” John Kell Hantar fikiran atau cadangan kepada CIO Intelligence di sini.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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Jurnalis Israel mendakwa penjudi Polymarket mengeluarkan ugutan bunuh akibat cerita serangan peluru berpandu Iran kewangan

Jurnalis Israel mendakwa penjudi Polymarket mengeluarkan ugutan bunuh akibat cerita serangan peluru berpandu Iran

(SeaPRwire) - Wartawan Times of Israel mendakwa bahawa peserta pertaruhan dalam talian cuba memaksa dia untuk mengubah laporannya Peserta pertaruhan dalam talian yang dikatakan berkaitan dengan platform ramalan Polymarket didakwa mengeluarkan ugutan maut kepada wartawan Israel dalam usaha memaksa dia mengubah cerita tentang serangan peluru berpandu Iran ke Israel. Selepas laporannya pada 10 Mac yang menyatakan peluru berpandu Iran jatuh di kawasan lapang luar Jerusalem tanpa menyebabkan sebarang kematian, wartawan ketenteraan Times of Israel, Emanuel Fabian, menerima mesej yang menuntut dia mengubah keterangannya untuk menunjukkan bahawa peluru berpandu itu telah diselamatkan dan serpihan telah jatuh. Pertaruhan di Polymarket, yang membenarkan pengguna memasang pertaruhan pada peristiwa politik dan semasa, telah menjadi popular di Israel di tengah sekatan yang lebih ketat di negara itu sejak permulaan perang dengan Iran. Israel telah melarang penyiaran langsung yang menunjukkan latar belakang bandar semasa serangan peluru berpandu Iran, gambar yang mengenal pasti lokasi serangan, dan kandungan lain yang dianggap sebagai ancaman keselamatan. Akibatnya, kemenangan atau kekalahan pertaruhan bergantung pada laporan media. Fabian, yang berkongsi perkembangan melalui Times of Israel pada awal minggu ini, berkata dia mula menerima satu siri emel dan mesej WhatsApp daripada pelbagai individu sejurus selepas menerbitkan laporannya. Dia mengesan tekanan itu kepada pengguna Polymarket yang memasang pertaruhan sama ada Iran akan menyerang Israel pada hari-hari tertentu, dengan lebih daripada $14 juta dikatakan ditaruh pada 10 Mac dan hasilnya dikaitkan dengan liputan media. ”Selepas anda menyebabkan kami rugi $900,000, kami akan melabur tidak kurang daripada itu untuk menamatkan anda,” salah satu mesej yang didakwa diterima oleh Fabian berbunyi. Ugutan juga merujuk kepada butiran peribadi, termasuk kawasan perumahannya dan ahli keluarga, menurut wartawan itu. Fabian berkata mesej ugutan itu berterusan walaupun selepas dia menghubungi polis. Pihak berkuasa belum mengumumkan sebarang penahanan yang berkaitan dengan perkara ini. Mengulas laporan Times of Israel, Polymarket mengutuk “gangguan dan ugutan,” dengan menekankan bahawa akaun mereka yang dianggap bertanggungjawab telah disekat, dan syarikat itu bekerjasama dengan pihak berkuasa. Polymarket yang berpangkalan di AS pernah menghadapi kontroversi sebelum ini. Pihak berkuasa Israel tahun lepas mendakwa seorang reservis tentera dan seorang awam menggunakan maklumat rahsia untuk memasang pertaruhan di platform itu sebelum serangan Israel ke Iran, didakwa memenangi kira-kira $150,000.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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Aleen Inc. Insights: Exploring LOINC Standard to Enhance Wellness Data Consistency ACN Newswire

Aleen Inc. Insights: Exploring LOINC Standard to Enhance Wellness Data Consistency

Toronto, ON, March 18, 2026 (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Aleen Inc. (CSE: ALEN-U), a digital wellness company, is currently exploring data standardization approaches that may support the continued development of its Personal Wellness Account.As part of its regular internal research initiatives aimed at refining and differentiating its digital products, Aleen Inc. is currently exploring the potential relevance of the LOINC framework. This widely recognized standard provides structured naming conventions that help organize and unify the identification of wellness-related indicators across digital environments.By studying the principles of standardized data structures, Aleen Inc. seeks to better understand how consistent terminology and classification models can contribute to more organized wellness data environments. Standardization can serve as a foundational layer for future system capabilities, enabling digital systems to observe patterns, compare information across datasets, and identify relationships within wellness data over time.Insights from this research may inform potential improvements within Aleen’s developing infrastructure, including the company’s Personal Wellness Account environment and its evolving Mindful Wellness Database. These exploratory efforts are intended to support more structured wellness tracking and clearer organization of user-centered insights while maintaining Aleen’s non-medical framework.This research initiative reflects Aleen Inc.’s continued commitment to responsible innovation, thoughtful data architecture, and the gradual expansion of its digital wellness technologies designed to provide accessible, AI-assisted wellness insights.About Aleen Inc.Aleen Inc. operates as a digital wellness and well-being insights company. Its platform transforms personal wellness information into simple, personalized insights that promote greater self-awareness and balance in daily life. Aleen’s mission is to empower individuals with knowledge and clarity through responsible use of technology and data.For more information, visit www.aleen.ca.Forward-Looking StatementThis press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future plans and developments by Aleen Inc. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Aleen Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements except as required by law. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Illuminance announces global expansion and launch of its international platform ACN Newswire

Illuminance announces global expansion and launch of its international platform

TORONTO, ON, March 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Illuminance has announced its entry into the international market simultaneously with the launch of its global platform, built on its own computational infrastructure powered by a distributed network of quantum nodes (Quantum Node). The platform is designed to support scalable operations across global financial markets, with a focus on high-frequency analytics and automated data processing.The modern economic landscape demands a fundamentally new type of infrastructure — one that goes beyond traditional financial products. With its international launch, Illuminance positions itself not as a standalone platform, but as a next-generation computational layer for the evolving financial ecosystem.At the core of this architecture is the Quantum Node — a distributed computational unit that forms the foundation of the entire system. These nodes are responsible for processing large volumes of market data, performing parallel analytical operations, and enabling high-speed decision-making across the network.Each quantum node contributes to the platform's overall computational power, allowing the system to dynamically scale as the network grows. This distributed approach ensures low latency, high throughput, and stable data processing even under heavy loads.The infrastructure is supported by the Illuminance Grid, which serves as the coordination layer. It synchronizes data flows between quantum nodes, manages task distribution, and aligns AI-based models in real time. Importantly, neither the grid nor the quantum nodes store users' funds or execute financial transactions directly — their role is strictly limited to computation and analysis, providing a clear separation between capital and infrastructure.This architecture enables Illuminance to overcome key limitations of both centralized and decentralized systems, particularly in areas such as high-frequency analytics and real-time market data processing. By separating financial execution from computational intelligence, the platform can operate at scale without overloads, making it highly effective for applications like automated crypto arbitrage.The system is built for continuous expansion. As more quantum nodes are integrated into the network, the platform's analytical capabilities grow, delivering deeper market insights and more efficient trade execution in global trading environments.The launch of the international platform marks a significant strategic milestone, positioning Illuminance as a provider of cutting-edge computational infrastructure for next-generation financial systems.About IlluminanceIlluminance is a technology company developing a high-performance computational layer for global financial markets. Its architecture is based on a distributed network of quantum nodes, complemented by the Illuminance Grid coordination system. Together, they form an infrastructure inspired by quantum technologies and optimized for automated crypto arbitrage. The platform focuses on real-world AI applications to ensure speed, scalability, and resilience in complex market conditions.Media Contact:corporate@illuminanceglobal.comhttps://illuminanceglobal.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Tembakan di pangkalan Tentera Udara AS menyebabkan satu orang mati kewangan

Tembakan di pangkalan Tentera Udara AS menyebabkan satu orang mati

(SeaPRwire) - Seseorang lagi telah cedera dalam insiden di kemudahan Holloman di New Mexico, kata pegawai tentera Seseorang telah terbunuh dan seorang lagi cedera dalam insiden penembakan pada petang Selasa di Pangkalan Tentera Udara AS di New Mexico, menurut pegawai tentera seperti yang disebut oleh AP. Pangkalan Holloman berhampiran Alamogordo telah ditempatkan dalam pengurungan sementara sekitar 5:30 PM selepas laporan tentang penembak aktif berhampiran kedai serbaneka kemudahan itu, kata pihak berkuasa, menambah bahawa individu yang cedera telah dibawa untuk rawatan perubatan. “Kakitangan kecemasan sedang bertindak balas terhadap situasi dan tiada ancaman pada masa ini,” AP cited officials as saying. Kedai serbaneka di mana insiden itu berlaku akan kekal ditutup sehingga notis seterusnya, menurut siaran di halaman Facebook pangkalan itu. Identiti mangsa belum diumumkan, dan butiran tambahan tentang penembakan itu belum diberikan. Pangkalan Tentera Udara Holloman merangkumi kira-kira 93 batu persegi (240 km persegi) dan merupakan rumah kepada 49th Wing, yang menjalankan misi keselamatan negara dan termasuk anggota tentera udara dan pengawal siap tempur sebagai sebahagian daripada Tentera Udara AS. Beberapa insiden keganasan lain di kemudahan tentera AS telah dilaporkan dalam beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini. Pada Februari 2025, penembakan di Pangkalan Tentera Udara Kirtland di Albuquerque, New Mexico menyebabkan seorang anggota tentera udara terbunuh dan seorang lagi cedera selepas pasukan keselamatan bertindak balas terhadap tembakan berhampiran salah satu pintu masuk pangkalan itu selepas pengejaran di luar pangkalan. Dalam satu lagi insiden terkenal tahun lepas, seorang sersan menembak rakan sekerjanya di Fort Stewart, sebuah kem tentera di tenggara Georgia, menyebabkan lima askar cedera.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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COSCO SHIPPING Ports Announces 2025 Annual Results ACN Newswire

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Announces 2025 Annual Results

HONG KONG, Mar 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (“COSCO SHIPPING Ports” or “CSP” or the “Company”, SEHK: 1199), the world’s leading ports logistics service provider, today announced the annual results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) ended 31 December 2025.2025 FY Results Highlights- Total throughput increased by 6.2% YoY to 152,994,965 TEU- Total equity throughput increased by 3.4% YoY to 46,850,076 TEU- Total throughput from terminals in which the Group has controlling stakes increased by 1.8% YoY to 33,246,933 TEU- Total throughput from the Group’s non-controlling terminals increased by 7.5% YoY to 119,748,032 TEU- Revenue of the Company increased by 11.0% YoY to US$1,669,017,000- Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company increased by 1.1% YoY to US$312,141,000- Declared a second interim dividend of US1.328 cents per shareFINANCIAL REVIEWIn 2025, the port and shipping market faced pressure amid slowing global trade growth, tariff adjustments, trade protectionism, and geopolitical uncertainties. Leveraging lean operations management and resource process optimization, COSCO SHIPPING Ports maintained its operational resilience and core competitiveness. Annual revenue of the Company amounted to US$1,669.0 million, increased by 11.0% YoY, cost of sales was US$1,253.5 million, increased by 15.4% YoY. Gross profit was US$415.5 million, decreased by 0.3% YoY. Share of profits from joint ventures and associates amounted to US$343.4 million, increased by 7.3% YoY. During the year, profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was US$312.1 million, increased by 1.1% YoY.OPERATIONAL REVIEWMarket ReviewIn 2025, despite a complex and severe external environment, China’s economy advanced under pressure, achieving relatively rapid growth in its merchandise trade and demonstrating strong resilience and vitality. According to statistics from the General Administration of Customs of China, in 2025, the total of China’s import and export reached RMB45.47 trillion in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 3.8%, maintaining its position as the world’s largest merchandise trader. Specifically, exports amounted to RMB26.99 trillion, posting a YoY increase of 6.1%, while the amount of imports grew by 0.5% YoY to RMB18.48 trillion. Notably, robust growth was recorded in trade with emerging markets such as ASEAN, Latin America, and Africa, with respective year-on-year increases of 8.0%, 6.5%, and 18.4%.Overall PerformanceIn 2025, the Group’s total throughput increased by 6.2% YoY to 152,994,965 TEU (2024: 144,032,722 TEU). Specifically, total throughput from terminals in which the Group has controlling stake increased by 1.8% YoY to 33,246,933 TEU (2024: 32,655,388 TEU), accounting for 21.7% of the Group’s total, and the total throughput from non-controlling terminals increased by 7.5% YoY to 119,748,032 TEU (2024: 111,377,334 TEU), accounting for 78.3% of the Group’s total.During the year, the Group’s total equity throughput increased by 3.4% YoY to 46,850,076 TEU (2024: 45,318,318 TEU). The equity throughput from terminals in which the Group has controlling stake decreased by 2.0% YoY to 19,566,743 TEU (2024: 19,958,253 TEU), accounting for 41.8% of the Group’s total, and the equity throughput from non-controlling terminals increased by 7.6% YoY to 27,283,333 TEU (2024: 25,360,065 TEU), accounting for 58.2% of the Group’s total.ChinaTotal throughput of the terminals in China increased by 4.6% YoY to 114,836,474 TEU in 2025 (2024: 109,808,199 TEU) and accounted for 75.1% of the Group’s total throughput. Total equity throughput of terminals in China increased by 1.6% YoY to 32,786,033 TEU (2024: 32,279,961 TEU), accounting for 70.0% of the Group’s total equity throughput.Bohai RimTotal throughput of the Bohai Rim region increased by 5.1% YoY to 52,060,240 TEU in 2025 (2024: 49,550,213 TEU) and accounted for 34.0% of the Group’s total. Total equity throughput of the Bohai Rim region decreased by 0.2% YoY to 13,261,079 TEU (2024: 13,282,472 TEU) and accounted for 28.3% of the Group’s total equity throughput. The total throughput of Dalian Container Terminal Co., Ltd. maintains steady growth, with total throughput increased by 2.2% YoY to 5,393,205 TEU (2024: 5,277,625 TEU).Yangtze River DeltaTotal throughput of the Yangtze River Delta region increased by 2.2% YoY to 16,848,434 TEU in 2025 (2024: 16,484,202 TEU) and accounted for 11.0% of the Group’s total. Total equity throughput of the Yangtze River Delta region increased by 2.1% YoY to 4,868,227 TEU (2024: 4,766,173 TEU) and accounted for 10.4% of the Group’s total equity throughput. Wuhan CSP Terminal Co., Ltd. has advanced simultaneously on land and sea, deepening collaboration with shipping companies, enhancing the density of its Yangtze River shipping routes, expanding intermodal water-rail channels, promoting the development of an international train assembly and distribution centre, and increasing rail freight volume, achieving a 31.8% YoY increase in total throughput to 323,624 TEU (2024: 245,627 TEU).Southeast Coast and OthersTotal throughput in the Southeast Coast and Others region decreased by 6.3% YoY to 5,621,527 TEU in 2025 (2024: 6,002,237 TEU) and accounted for 3.7% of the Group’s total throughput. Total equity throughput of Southeast Coast and Others region decreased by 0.6% YoY to 4,285,921 TEU (2024: 4,311,464 TEU) and accounted for 9.2% of the Group’s total equity throughput. Xiamen Ocean Gate Container Terminal Co., Ltd. strengthened its commercial marketing efforts and facilitated the addition of new shipping routes, leading a 4.1% YoY increase in total throughput to 2,679,812 TEU (2024: 2,574,593 TEU).Pearl River DeltaTotal throughput of the Pearl River Delta region increased by 5.2% YoY to 30,243,273 TEU in 2025 (2024: 28,756,347 TEU) and accounted for 19.8% of the Group’s total throughput. Total equity throughput of the Pearl River Delta region increased by 3.9% YoY to 8,256,568 TEU (2024: 7,945,689 TEU) and accounted for 17.6% of the Group’s total equity throughput. Guangzhou South China Oceangate Container Terminal Company Limited actively responded to the restructuring of shipping alliances and route adjustments, seizing growth opportunities in emerging Southeast Asian markets. Driven a significant YoY increase in container volume on Asian regional routes, driving a 7.9% YoY increase in total throughput to 6,025,563 TEU (2024: 5,582,825 TEU).Southwest CoastTotal throughput of the Southwest Coast region increased by 11.6% YoY to 10,063,000 TEU in 2025 (2024: 9,015,200 TEU), accounting for 6.6% of the Group’s total throughput. Total equity throughput of the Southwest Coast region increased by 7.1% YoY to 2,114,238 TEU (2024: 1,974,163 TEU) and accounted for 4.5% of the Group’s total equity throughput. The increase in total throughput and equity throughput can be attributed, on one hand, to the ongoing release of trade benefits from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). On the other hand, Beibu Gulf Port Co., Ltd. has accelerated the development of the Beibu Gulf International Gateway Port and the international hub seaport. It has continuously optimized its container shipping network, intensified cargo sourcing efforts, and driven year-on-year growth in container volume.OverseasTotal throughput in overseas terminals increased by 11.5% YoY to 38,158,491 TEU in 2025 (2024: 34,224,523 TEU) and accounted for 24.9% of the Group’s total. Total equity throughput of overseas terminals increased by 7.9% YoY to 14,064,043 TEU (2024: 13,038,357 TEU) and accounted for 30.0% of the Group’s total equity throughput. The total throughput of Piraeus Container Terminal Single Member S.A. decreased by 6.0% YoY to 3,976,713 TEU (2024: 4,228,474 TEU), primarily due to a slowdown in market demand within the Mediterranean region. CSP Zeebrugge Terminal NV strengthened its commercial marketing efforts and added multiple mainline and feeder services, driving a 33.1% YoY increase in total throughput to 894,227 TEU (2024: 671,989 TEU).PROSPECTSThe global geopolitical landscape in 2026 remains complex and challenging, with persistent uncertainties in trade patterns. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts in its latest World Economic Outlook report that the global economy is projected to grow by 3.3% in 2026, maintaining a steady growth trajectory. According to London-based shipping consultancy Drewry, global container throughput growth is projected to slow to 1.8% in 2026. Against this backdrop, the Company will adhere to a high-quality development philosophy, closely aligning with the goal of becoming a world-class port logistics service provider. The Company will focus on our core business, improve operational efficiency, and strive to enhance global competitiveness and sustainable development capabilities.First, the Company will prioritize strategic guidance to optimize our global port layout. Guided by the principle of “expanding globally while deepening efficiency domestically”, the Company will accelerate the construction of a global terminal network that synergistically integrates developed and emerging markets, greenfield and brownfield terminals, and hub and gateway ports. The Company will strengthen corridor development, elevate service levels at key hub ports such as COSCO SHIPPING Ports Chancay PERU S.A., Piraeus Container Terminal Single Member S.A., and CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal L.L.C., and systematically advance hardware and software investments aligned with business growth and smart, low-carbon initiatives. Concurrently, the Company will increase the size of feeder networks, enhance route aggregation effects, and achieve a strategic framework where all terminals connect to form a network and develop synergistically.Second, deepen operational synergy to comprehensively enhance quality and efficiency. The Company will adhere to lean operations while strengthening marketing and internal coordination, as well as closely monitor shifts in the international shipping landscape to increase coverage of the parent company’s dual-brand routes at subsidiary terminals. The Company will also deepen business integration with the fleet of China COSCO SHIPPING Corporation Limited (the Company’s ultimate controlling shareholder) to accelerate diversified business development. The Company will expedite the construction of a digital marketing and business platform to transition from experience-driven to data-driven operations. Key initiatives include advancing the intelligent route planning project to enhance operational efficiency and strengthening standardized management of equipment throughout its lifecycle to sustain operational capacity.Third, strengthen network aggregation and enhance comprehensive service capabilities. The Company will focus on upgrading from “single-point development” to “network synergy.” Continuously reinforce trunk and feeder networks and corridor development at key hubs to enhance transshipment and network capabilities. Vigorously develop integrated “port + logistics” services and promote standardized supply chain products. Leveraging key logistics nodes, provide customized end-to-end solutions for emerging cargo types such as photovoltaic and energy storage. By coordinating global network resources, the Company will establish a tiered, synergistic operational system to comprehensively enhance supply chain resilience and service value-added.Fourth, accelerate innovation-driven development to cultivate and expand new productive forces. The Company will actively embrace digital and green industrial trends, integrating technological innovation with core business operations. The Company will deepen the integration of innovative applications like artificial intelligence with terminal operations, expanding the scaled application of digital twins and AI technologies in intelligent scheduling, equipment maintenance, and safety control. In green and low-carbon initiatives, the Company will intensify the promotion and application of new energy equipment, advance port microgrid construction and refined energy management, continuously reduce energy consumption per unit of output, and explore new pathways for green development.In 2026, the Company’s management will proactively address external challenges and seize development opportunities with a strong sense of mission and responsibility. Regarding the situation in the Middle East which has drawn significant attention, the Company will continue to closely monitor the situation and carefully assess any potential impact, and take any necessary measures to ensure operations continue uninterrupted. By implementing the aforementioned measures, we will substantially enhance the Company's core competitiveness and core functions, striving to deliver sustained and stable value returns for all shareholders.About COSCO SHIPPING Ports (https://ports.coscoshipping.com)COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (Stock Code: 1199) is a leading ports logistics service provider in the world and its terminals portfolio covers the five main port regions and the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South America and Africa, etc. As at 31 December 2025, COSCO SHIPPING Ports operated and managed 387 berths at 40 ports globally, of which 238 were for containers, with an annual handling capacity of approximately 133 million TEU.Building on the brand philosophy of “The Ports for ALL”, COSCO SHIPPING Ports has established its corporate mission of “Connecting Different Worlds” and is committed to maintaining a customer-centric approach to continuously improve the service and capacity of its global network and enhance the strategic positioning of key node ports and optimise logistics resource distribution. Leveraging ports as a conduit to connect global shipping services and serve global trade, the Company is dedicated to establishing a platform for mutual benefits and shared successes for all stakeholders involved with a vision of becoming “the leading global port logistics service provider with a customer-oriented focus”.Please visit the Company’s website(https://ports.coscoshipping.com)and the designated website of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited(https://www.hkexnews.hk)for 2025 Annual Results Announcement. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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HKTDC launches GreenBiz HK campaign in Bangkok ACN Newswire

HKTDC launches GreenBiz HK campaign in Bangkok

HONG KONG, Mar 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organised the GreenBiz HK campaign in Bangkok – comprising a GreenBiz HK Forum with dedicated thematic sessions, networking events and business matching meetings – alongside a Hong Kong Green Team delegation. The campaign aims to foster collaboration between Hong Kong and Thailand in the green economy. One of the highlights, the GreenBiz HK Forum, was held today at the Grande Centre Point Lumphini Hotel, attracting over 550 representatives from government and business across Thailand. Dr Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, was the Guest of Honour and delivered opening remarks at the forum. The forum promoted exchange in green finance, green technology, supply chain and sustainable smart city development, strengthening the long-standing Hong Kong-Thai economic and business ties, while showcasing Hong Kong’s role as an international green finance and innovation hub.Anna Cheung, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “Hong Kong is well established as a superconnector and super value-adder. Its thriving ecosystem for green innovation and sustainable development combines policy support with strong finance flows, targeted R&D funding, dedicated innovation clusters and scalable solutions. To promote the city’s status as an international green finance and innovation centre, GreenBiz HK enables business leaders and experts from Hong Kong and Thailand across different fields to exchange practical insights and experiences, while exploring mutually beneficial opportunities and partnerships that align with global trends.”Dr Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok said: “The green transition is not a challenge any city or country can address alone—it requires strong partnerships, shared vision, and collective action across the public and private sectors.”; “The GreenBiz HK Forum is an important platform connecting Hong Kong’s green strengths with Bangkok’s sustainable development ambitions through meaningful business partnerships.”Multi-faceted forums spotlight green finance and innovationIn the “Hong Kong-Thailand Partnerships for Sustainability and Innovation” plenary session, leading government and business figures from Hong Kong and Thailand explored cross-border collaboration in green finance, innovation and sustainable development. Ms Chaoni Huang, Executive Vice President of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA); ; Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance and Transition, Asia, HSBC, Dr Kang Qu, Managing Director of Sustainability Strategy at Bank of China (Hong Kong), together with Dr Kim Mak, Chairman of ATAL Engineering Group and Mr John Lo, Founder of the Asia Carbon Institute, highlighted Hong Kong’s strengths as an international green finance hub and demonstrated how innovative financing tools are accelerating corporate ESG transformation.Dr Kim Mak, Chairman of ATAL Engineering Group, discussed the latest applications of green technologies, green buildings and smart city solutions, while Mr John Lo, Founder of the Asia Carbon Institute, shared practical insights on decarbonisation and ESG strategies. Mr Huang Weiwei, Chief Strategic Development Officer of China and Senior Vice Chairman of CP China, Charoen Pokphand Group from Thailand presented the company’s experience in renewable energy and environmental technologies, noting how Hong Kong’s capital platforms, professional services and global connectivity can support Thai enterprises in advancing the Bio–Circular–Green (BCG) economic model and expanding overseas. The session underscored the potential for deeper collaboration in green finance, sustainable technology and urban innovation.Two concurrent breakout sessions further deepened Hong Kong-Thailand cooperation in sustainable technology and future city development. The “Driving a Sustainable Tomorrow through Green Technology and Integrated Design” session focused on how green technologies, sustainable architecture, landscape solutions, energy-saving systems, renewable energy and smart city applications enhance urban resilience. Speakers from the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), Henderson Land, Arup and Otherland Limited discussed integrated design and innovative technologies that support citywide decarbonisation. Dr Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director of Thailand’s National Innovation Agency, shared Thailand’s progress in smart city development and expressed interest in leveraging Hong Kong’s multi-disciplinary strengths to accelerate regional sustainability. The second session, “Building Smarter, Greener and Healthier Cities: A Collaborative Initiative Between Hong Kong and Thailand and Opportunities for the Green Supply Chain in the Region”, supported by BEAM Society Limited and the Hong Kong Green Building Council, examined green building standards, low-carbon construction and developments in the regional green supply chain.Business matching accelerates Hong Kong-Thailand collaborationThrough targeted project matching, technical sharing and discussions, participants were able to translate the forum’s dialogue into concrete partnership opportunities, supporting practical progress in green technology, urban innovation and energy transition. The sessions strengthened business ties between Hong Kong and Thailand, accelerating cross-border collaboration and enabling enterprises to jointly capture emerging opportunities in the green economy.GreenBiz HK campaign in Bangkok is one of the key events under the Economic and Trade Express (ETE), a functional platform designed to help Hong Kong SMEs and start-ups explore business opportunities in overseas markets, while bringing in more enterprises to invest in and establish businesses in Hong Kong. The campaign’s networking luncheon was supported by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Bangkok, facilitating meaningful engagement between Hong Kong and the local business community.Hong Kong Green Team delegation promotes Hong Kong as Asia’s premier hub for integrated green servicesThe HKTDC also organised a Hong Kong Green Team delegation from 17 to 20 March to explore the burgeoning green market opportunities in Thailand. The delegation, co-led by Ms Anna Cheung and Ir Dr Lo Wai Kwok, GBS, MH, JP, Chairman of the HKTDC Infrastructure Development Advisory Committee, comprised 18 delegates from Hong Kong, representing a diverse spectrum of integrated green services, including architecture, engineering, smart city development, ESG advisory, green technology and more. Meetings with industry associations and major developers, such as the Thai Green Building Institute (TGBI), The Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand (EECO), WHA Industrial Development and TPI Polene Public Company Limited, provided opportunities for Hong Kong delegates to explore partnerships with local Thai firms.GreenBiz HK brings together Hong Kong’s green service providers across green finance, ESG advisory, green building, property technology and smart city solutions, fostering cross-sector collaboration and industry advancement. The initiative encourages businesses to leverage Hong Kong’s mature capital market, financial expertise and professional services to support green and sustainable investment, certification and development and capture growth opportunities driven by the global green economy. The HKTDC will continue to use this platform to organise business missions, thematic conferences and networking activities, supporting enterprises in Southeast Asia and the Chinese Mainland in leveraging Hong Kong’s strengths in finance and innovation to expand internationally and advance sustainable development across the region.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4uQjIB4GreenBiz HK Forum was held today in Bangkok, attracting over 550 representatives from government and business sectors across Thailand. The forum brought together business leaders from Hong Kong and Thailand to explore cross-border collaboration in green finance, innovation and sustainable developmentAnna Chueng, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, delivered welcome remarks at the forumDr Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, delivered opening remarks at the forumIr Dr Lo Wai Kwok, Chairman of the HKTDC Infrastructure Development Advisory Committee, delivered welcoming remarks at the networking luncheonA one-on-one business matching session was arranged during the GreenBiz HK Forum, enabling companies and experts from both economies to connect“Hong Kong Green Team” Delegation engages with Thai industry bodies to explore cooperation opportunitiesHKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact HKTDC’s Communication & Public Affairs Department:Navin LawTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Sunshine Insurance Delivers 2025 Results: Customer Operation System Continues to Innovate

HONG KONG, Mar 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Insurance is an important sector of the modern economy and plays a vital role in national economic development, people’s livelihood protection, social stability, and risk prevention and control. As a leading private insurance group in China, Sunshine Insurance (06963.HK) further advanced the implementation of its “New Sunshine Strategy” in 2025. Despite a complex market environment, the Company achieved steady progress while maintaining both quality and efficiency, demonstrating strong resilience and long-term growth potential.Value Creation Capability Continues to Rise, with Notable Progress in Business TransformationThe continued enhancement of value creation capability was a key highlight of Sunshine Insurance’s performance in 2025. During the Reporting Period, the Company’s total premium income reached RMB150.72 billion (all amounts in RMB unless otherwise stated), while net profit attributable to equity owners of the parent amounted to RMB6.31 billion, and embedded value steadily increased to RMB120.78 billion. Overall, the Company’s key performance indicators remained solid, and its operating quality continued to improve.Meanwhile, Sunshine Insurance has continuously optimized its business structure with outstanding performance in its life insurance business. It has deepened its “One Body, Two Wings” strategy and advanced the transformation of its sales team and product structure. In its individual insurance business, variable-returns products and protection-type products together accounted for more than half of the portfolio. The property and casualty insurance business also achieved sustained structural optimization: the proportion of non-automobile insurance premiums rose to 46.1%, the share of household auto premiums to the automobile insurance increased by 2.6 percentage points year-on-year, marking remarkable results from business transformation.Continuous Innovation in Customer Management System, Leading Reputation and Customer LoyaltyRefined customer management and innovative products and services form the core competitiveness of Sunshine Insurance. In 2025, adhering to the “people-centered” value orientation, the Company accurately addressed the full life-cycle needs of its customers and further consolidated its customer base.Addressing the unique needs of the silver-haired demographic, Sunshine Life Insurance launched 12 dedicated products under the “Better Life”series, delivering innovative breakthroughs in product design, eligible age, benefit payout structures and supporting services. The Company also upgraded its home-based elderly care services, which now cover 232 cities nationwide. Meanwhile, Sunshine Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance introduced auto insurance claims service robot, enabling round-the-clock online response and full-process support throughout the claims journey. It also launched several Pro-version short-term health insurance products, effectively facilitating the conversion of single auto insurance customers into customers with comprehensive insurance coverage. The proportion of personal auto insurance customers purchasing non-auto insurance products reached 63.1%, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.3 percentage points. Additionally, the Company further advanced its “Partnership Action” risk management services, extending dedicated services to the onshore wind power sector and providing “professional + technology-enabled” risk solutions to 35,000 corporate clients. As a result, its service reputation and customer loyalty continued to lead the market.Accelerating Technological Innovation, Achieving Comprehensive Improvements in Operational EfficiencyTechnological innovation has become a new quality productivity driver for Sunshine Insurance’s high-quality development. In 2025, the Group comprehensively advanced the implementation of its “Robotics Engineering” and “Data Engineering” initiatives, with a large number of core AI applications successfully deployed. Sunshine Life independently developed an “AI Customer Management Assistant,” capable of second-level response times and quickly generating personalized customer management plans. The system has now been deployed across six major business platforms.Sunshine P&C has also launched a Claims Service Robot, leveraging a dedicated customer claims service group model to create a fully online, end-to-end service loop covering claim reporting, intelligent loss assessment, and claim payment. Customer inquiry response times have been shortened from minutes to seconds, claims inspection efficiency has improved by 20% compared with traditional models, and the customer satisfaction rate has reached 98%, significantly enhancing both service responsiveness and the overall claims experience.In terms of data engineering, Sunshine Insurance has innovatively built a siphon-style database, integrating the entire process of data collection, analysis, and application. This enables a self-driven, closed-loop operation of data, allowing data to truly become the “source of vitality” that drives business growth.Overall, the strong performance in 2025 serves as a vivid testament to Sunshine Insurance’s deepened strategic transformation and focus on high-quality development, and is also a significant result of technological innovation empowering its core insurance business. Looking ahead, the Company will remain committed to its founding mission of “bringing more sunshine to people,” further strengthening its core capabilities, deepening its engagement in people’s livelihood security, proactively aligning with national strategies, and delivering premium, more efficient and more human-centered insurance services to customers, thereby contributing Sunshine’s strength to the high-quality development of the industry. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Badan Pengawas AS Menkritik Keras Kekurangan Pengawasan dalam Bantuan $26 Bilion ke Ukraine

(SeaPRwire) - Bayaran langsung USAID ke Kiev tidak mempunyai pengawasan yang sewajarnya, pejabat inspektor jeneral memberitahu ahli undang-undang Amerika Syarikat menghantar bantuan $26 bilion ke Ukraine tanpa pengawasan yang mencukupi tentang bagaimana dana itu akan digunakan, kata seorang juruaudit kerajaan kepada ahli undang-undang. Kelemahan dalam program yang dikendalikan oleh Agensi Pembangunan Antarabangsa AS (USAID) yang kini sudah dibubarkan diketengahkan oleh pejabat inspektor jeneral, yang menyelia agensi tersebut. Kontraktor yang diupah oleh agensi itu untuk memantau bantuan tersebut "gagal menyediakan laporan yang diperlukan tepat pada masanya atau langsung tidak menyediakannya," kata Timbalan Inspektor Jeneral Adam Kaplan kepada Jawatankuasa Kecil Hal Ehwal Luar Negeri mengenai Pengawasan dan Perisikan Dewan pada hari Selasa. "Mengurangkan risiko memerlukan lebih daripada sekadar mengumumkan kontrak pemantauan yang mahal." Kaplan merujuk kepada pembiayaan yang disalurkan kepada kerajaan Ukraine melalui dana amanah Bank Dunia, yang bertujuan untuk menggantikan faedah sosial kepada orang yang terjejas akibat konflik dengan Rusia. Satu audit yang dikeluarkan oleh pejabat IG USAID awal bulan ini mendapati bahawa dalam beberapa kes, Washington membayar balik bayaran pendua atau bayaran kepada warganegara Ukraine yang tinggal di negara lain yang tidak layak. Firma audit antarabangsa Deloitte dan KPMG dikontrak oleh kerajaan AS untuk memberikan pengawasan tambahan tetapi kedua-duanya gagal menyampaikan, menurut siasatan itu. Jabatan Negara mengambil alih tanggungjawab USAID pada Julai 2025 berikutan keputusan pentadbiran Trump untuk menutup agensi tersebut. Sejak November, Kiev telah digegarkan oleh satu siri skandal rasuah yang melibatkan pegawai kanan kerajaan dan rakan-rakan pemimpin Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky. Ahli perniagaan Timur Mindich melarikan diri dari negara itu beberapa jam sebelum didakwa oleh agensi anti-rasuah yang disokong Barat kerana menjalankan skim rasuah bernilai berjuta-juta dolar dalam sektor tenaga. Siasatan jenayah itu dilaporkan menyumbang kepada krisis parlimen yang berterusan, dengan ahli undang-undang secara konsisten enggan mengundi untuk pembaharuan yang dituntut oleh EU dan pemberi pinjaman antarabangsa. BBC Ukraine melaporkan minggu ini bahawa Zelensky secara efektifnya telah kehilangan keupayaan untuk mendorong agendanya. Ramai ahli parlimen dilaporkan menyalahkan Zelensky kerana cuba menjadikan mereka kambing hitam atas percubaannya yang gagal tahun lalu untuk menghapuskan kemerdekaan agensi anti-rasuah – yang dilihat secara meluas sebagai langkah untuk melindungi kalangan dalamannya daripada pendakwaan.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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Hutang negara $39 trilion adalah ‘tonggak memalukan,’ kata badan pemikir. ‘Jelas menuju ke arah yang salah’

(SeaPRwire) - Hutang negara kasar Amerika Syarikat melampaui $39 trilion pada hari Selasa, satu ambang baharu yang suram yang menurut pengawas fiskal yang terkenal mencerminkan dekad ketidakbertanggungjawaban daripada kedua-dua Republikan dan Demokrat — tanpa tanda-tanda bahawa Washington bersedia untuk mengubah haluan. "Melampaui $39 trilion dalam hutang kasar adalah satu tanda aras yang memalukan yang kedua-dua parti telah membantu membina sejak beberapa dekad yang lalu, dan nampaknya tiada satu pun yang berminat untuk menangani isu ini sebelum kita mencapai $40 trilion," kata Maya MacGuineas, presiden Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), dalam kenyataan yang dikeluarkan pada hari Rabu. Angka itu, yang disahkan oleh Perbendaharaan A.S., menandakan eskalasi pantas dalam kemerosotan fiskal negara. Hutang itu berada pada $38 trilion baru-baru ini pada akhir Oktober tahun lepas — yang bermaksud Washington menambah penuh $1 trilion dalam hutang kasar dalam masa kurang daripada lima bulan. Hutang yang dipegang oleh orang ramai, ukuran yang paling rapat dijejaki oleh ahli ekonomi, secara berasingan telah melampaui $31 trilion buat kali pertama. Angka-angka itu melukis potret kerajaan yang hidup jauh melampaui kemampuannya. Defisit tahunan menghampiri $2 trilion, dan defisit sebagai bahagian daripada ekonomi berjalan pada kira-kira dua kali ganda sasaran 3% daripada KDNK yang telah lama dikenal pasti oleh ahli ekonomi dan pembuat dasar bipartisan sebagai piawaian mampan. "Tidak kira metrik apa yang seseorang pilih untuk memeriksa trajektori fiskal kita, kita jelas menuju ke arah yang salah," kata MacGuineas. Tanda aras itu tiba pada masa yang bergolak bagi ekonomi A.S. Konflik dengan Iran telah menyebabkan harga minyak melonjak naik, dan sesetengah pembuat undang-undang telah mencadangkan cuti cukai gas sebagai balasan — satu langkah yang dianggarkan oleh analis CRFB akan menelan belanja berbilion dolar setiap bulan dan seterusnya mengembungkan defisit. Sementara itu, CRFB baru-baru ini memberi amaran bahawa potongan cukau eksekutif unilateral yang sedang dipertimbangkan boleh menambah beratus-ratus bilion lagi kepada hutang. MacGuineas berhujah bahawa akibat daripada sesaran fiskal negara itu sudah dirasai — dan akan menjadi lebih teruk. "Hutang yang lebih tinggi memburukkan lagi tekanan inflasi, mengetaskan pelaburan dalam ekonomi kita, membenarkan kos faedah mendominasi perbelanjaan pertahanan kita, membiarkan kita terdedah kepada kecemasan dan kekacauan geopolitik, dan malah boleh mencetuskan krisis fiskal," katanya. Ketua CRFB juga menandakan risiko pasaran sebagai bahaya yang tidak dihargai. "Pasaran memberi perhatian rapat terhadap situasi fiskal kita, dan setiap kali kita mencapai tanda aras baharu, kita berisiko menakutkan mereka," amaran MacGuineas. Kebimbangan itu amat akut memandangkan ketidakpastian geopolitik yang sudah membebani sentimen pelabur. Penyelesaian bipartisan telah dicadangkan tetapi masih belum mendapat daya tarikan. Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act, yang diperkenalkan oleh Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) dan Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), telah membina sedikit momentum di Dewan, walaupun ia belum bergerak menuju pengundian lantai. Bekas Sen. Mark Udall, seorang Demokrat Colorado, dan bekas Rep. Bob Beauprez, seorang Republikan Colorado, secara berasingan telah menyeru tindakan meng mengenai kesolvenan Social Security — salah satu pendorong utama hutang jangka panjang. MacGuineas menggariskan senarai langkah konkrit yang katanya Washington mesti ambil: berkomitmen untuk tiada peminjaman baharu, menerima pakai peraturan Super PAYGO yang memerlukan kos baharu dibayar dua kali ganda, menubuhkan suruhanjaya fiskal untuk memperantarai perjanjian hutang bipartisan, dan mengukuhkan dana amanah negara yang dibiayai rendah. Beliau juga menyeru pelan kecemasan "Break Glass" untuk diletakkan sekiranya kejutan kewangan melanda sebelum penggubal undang-undang bertindak, seperti yang baru-baru ini disyorkan oleh CRFB. Buat masa ini, $40 trilion — yang pernah tidak terfikir dahulu — semakin kelihatan. Pada kelajuan peminjaman semasa, ia mungkin tidak lama lagi. Untuk cerita ini, wartawan menggunakan AI generatif sebagai alat penyelidikan. Seorang editor mengesahkan ketepatan maklumat sebelum diterbitkan.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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The ‘New Sunshine Strategy’ Gains Tangible Results, Sunshine Insurance Group Delivers a High-quality 2025 Performance Report

HONG KONG, March 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – On March 16, Sunshine Insurance officially released its 2025 annual results report. The report shows that in 2025, amid the insurance industry’s ongoing transformation and a complex market environment, Sunshine Insurance remained firmly focused on its high-quality development goals and continued to advance the implementation of its “New Sunshine Strategy” Through prudent operations, the company achieved simultaneous improvements in quality and efficiency, delivering a strong performance marked by both depth and warmth.At the strategic level, Sunshine Insurance has, since 2023, been fully implementing its “New Sunshine Strategy” of “Technological Sunshine, Valuable Sunshine, and Caring Sunshine ”, guiding its development with strategic determination. This strategy integrates technological empowerment, value creation, and customer service throughout the entire business process, gradually building a differentiated competitive advantage.In terms of “Technological Sunshine”, Sunshine Insurance created a form of new quality productivity in insurance with distinctive Sunshine characteristics with “Robotics Engineering ” and “Data Engineering” as its core initiatives. In terms of “Robotics Engineering ”, the Company advanced the deployment of its “AI+” strategy across 12 business segments in three key areas: sales, services, and management. A large number of core AI applications have been successfully implemented, significantly optimizing user experience while improving quality, efficiency, and operational management capabilities. In terms of “Data Engineering ”, the Company innovatively established a “siphon-style database”, connecting the entire process of data collection, analysis, and application to create a self-driven closed-loop data operation system. This enables data to truly become the “source of vitality” driving business growth. The Company also focuses on unlocking data value throughout the entire customer lifecycle, promoting deep scenario-based applications and enabling the large-scale release of data value.In terms of “Valuable Sunshine”, Sunshine Life focused on profit-source management and asset-liability matching, and steadily advanced the management of the “three margins”. Adhering to coordinated development across multiple business lines, it deepened the “One Body, Two Wings” strategy, continuously optimized its product structure, and accelerated the transformation of its sales force. Sunshine Property and Casualty (P&C) continued to take the “Mortality Table Project” as a core initiative to enhance its capabilities in risk pricing, resource allocation and cost management, further strengthening the foundation for sustainable development. In terms of asset management, the Group adheres to the philosophy of long-term investment and value investment, with asset-liability coordination as the core principle. The Group continued to optimize its investment portfolio structure and steadily enhanced its capability to achieve scientific matching and dynamic coordination between assets and liabilities, striving to obtain stable returns across economic cycles. At the same time, the Group fully leverages the characteristics and advantages of insurance funds as “patient capital”, aligns closely with the strategic direction of the “15th Five-Year Plan”, and actively advances the “five priorities” in the financial sector.In terms of “Caring Sunshine”, focusing on the needs of the silver-haired demographic, Sunshine Life Insurance launched 12 dedicated products under the “Better Life” series, delivering innovative breakthroughs in product design, eligible age, benefit payout structures and supporting services. In addition, the Company comprehensively upgraded its home-based elderly care services, effectively enhancing the sense of gain, happiness, and security among senior customers. Sunshine P&C Insurance introduced auto insurance claims service robot, enabling round-the-clock online response, intelligent guidance, and full-process support throughout the claims process, significantly improving the service experience for auto insurance claims customers. The Company also continued to deepen the implementation of the “Partnership Action” risk management service, with dedicated services further expanded to cover the onshore wind power sector, thereby further enhancing the capability and quality of its risk management services.Benefiting from the ongoing implementation of the “New Sunshine Strategy” and the comprehensive development of its core capabilities, in 2025 Sunshine Insurance’s three core businesses—life insurance, property & casualty insurance, and asset management—worked in synergy, achieving comprehensive improvement in operational efficiency and effectiveness, continuously strengthening core competitiveness, and maintaining steady and robust high-quality development.Overall, guided by the “New Sunshine Strategy”, Sunshine Insurance achieved coordinated growth in scale, value and efficiency in 2025, while continuously improving the quality and effectiveness of its operations. Looking ahead, Sunshine Insurance will remain committed to the core mission of insurance, further advance the implementation of the “New Sunshine Strategy”, promote the coordinated development of its diversified businesses, and steadily embark on a new journey of high-quality development, contributing more Sunshine’s strength to the industry and society. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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FILMART and EntertainmentPulse 2026 open today

HONG KONG, Mar 17, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 30th Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) and EntertainmentPulse, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), is taking place from March 17 to 20 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The four-day event gathers global film and entertainment industry leaders to showcase new productions and cutting-edge technologies, while fostering discussions on international market trends and opportunities.The Entertainment Expo Hong Kong, encompassing eight major entertainment events including FILMART and EntertainmentPulse, held its kick-off ceremony this afternoon at the FILMART venue. The ceremony was officiated by Chan Kwok Ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of HKSAR, Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of HKSAR, Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, Dr Peter Lam, Chairman, HKTDC Entertainment Industry Advisory Committee, Dr Wilfred Wong, Chairman, Hong Kong International Film Festival Society, Qin Zhengui, Deputy Director General of Film Bureau and Managing Director of Screenplay Planning Center of the Publicity Department of Central Committee of Communist Party of China, Yang Yong, Deputy Director-General, Department of International Cooperation (Office of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs), National Radio and Television Administration, and representatives from the Expo’s event organisers.The Expo is co-organised by the HKTDC and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), the Film Development Fund, and the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. This year's opening ceremony celebrates both the 30th edition of FILMART and the 50th milestone of the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), reaffirming their role in driving continuous growth for the city's entertainment industry.At the kick-off ceremony of the Hong Kong Entertainment Expo cum 30th FILMART and 50th HKIFF Celebration, Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, stated: “The HKTDC celebrates its 60th anniversary this year and FILMART has been around for half of the HKTDC’s existence, making 2026 a special year for us. Over the years, FILMART has grown to become the world-recognised leading entertainment content marketplace of Asia, as well as a must-join event for the global entertainment industry. For the 30th edition, FILMART is more international than ever, presenting productions of over 790 exhibitors across a record high participation of 38 countries and regions, connecting them with 7,700 business visitors from about 50 countries and regions.”Rising international participation with exhibitors driving cross-regional film and entertainment exchangeThis year’s FILMART has attracted a record number of participating countries and regions. Exhibitors from emerging markets such as Belgium, Myanmar, Poland, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan are joining for the first time. Other participating countries and regions include the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam, bringing broader international representation and further enhancing the event’s global reach. The Mainland contingent has expanded significantly, with a number of new provinces and municipalities participating, including Chongqing, Fujian, Guizhou, Shandong and Sichuan. Various leading mainland film and entertainment companies, including Tencent Video, Bilibili, iQIYI and Youku, are exhibiting at FILMART, leveraging the platform to expand their presence in overseas markets.Major Hong Kong film and entertainment companies are also participating this year. Sil-Metropole Organisation and Mei Ah Entertainment will showcase their latest productions created using virtual reality and AI, highlighting the distinctive appeal of Hong Kong’s culture. Other local exhibitors include Media Asia, Edko Films, Golden Scene, Entertaining Power, Muse Communication, RTHK, Television Broadcasts Limited, MakerVille, i-Cable Communications, and more, will unveil upcoming projects and productions, offering new partnership and investment opportunities for industry players worldwide.A total of 40 events will take place during FILMART. Highlights include the “Forum on International Communication Cooperation and Innovation for a New Vision”, organised by the International Cooperation Department of National Radio and Television Administration of China, and the “International Short Drama Association 2026 Asian Forum”. Major mainland production companies, such as Youhug Media and Linmon Picture Media, will also hold content showcases and launch events during the market. On the business front, multiple cooperation agreements will be signed at FILMART; the Sichuan Pavilion will host a project signing ceremony covering areas such as copyright trading and strategic collaboration. International participants are also actively engaging with the global industry. Thailand’s Ministry of Culture will present the country’s latest film and television projects, while activities organised by ICEX Spain Trade & Investment will explore creative collaboration and co-production opportunities between the Asian and European markets.Producers Connect draws broad international participation to foster cross-border co-productionProducers Connect, jointly organised by the HKSAR’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the Hong Kong Film Development Council and the HKTDC, returns this year. Partnering with 10 international film institutions, including those from Chinese Mainland, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Slovenia, Spain, the United Kingdom and Vietnam, the programme brings together more than 100 producers from Hong Kong and across the globe. Through a series of small group business matching sessions, Producers Connect designed to foster cross-cultural exchange and unlock new collaboration opportunities.To further discuss emerging co-production trends, a dedicated forum themed “International Coproductions in an Evolving Film Industry Landscape” will be held tomorrow afternoon. The session will feature a distinguished line-up of speakers sharing forward-looking perspectives, including Peter Chan, renowned Hong Kong director, Janet Yang, Golden Globe-winning producer, and Singaporean Cannes-winning director Anthony Chen, alongside other industry professionals with extensive international co-production experience. Together they will share the latest developments in co-production from multiple perspectives and explore how Hong Kong and Asia’s film industries can broaden their global development horizon.In addition, the fireside chats series will focus on business opportunities across key markets, including Asia, ASEAN and Europe, as well as the market strategies and commercial value associated with intellectual property expansion and the remaking of classic IP. A series of workshops will also be organised to enable industry professionals to better grasp emerging technologies and evolving market models while enhancing flexibility and possibilities for cross-regional collaboration.AI Hub returns with upgraded scale to support mainland enterprises going globalThe AI Hub, first introduced at last year’s FILMART to wide acclaim, returns this year with an expanded presence. Organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals, the AI Hub brings together leading mainland AI and technology companies, including Alibaba Cloud, Kling AI, MiniMax, Vidu, Nanjing Xuanjia Network Technology Co., Ltd., Daogu Culture Limited, and more. These exhibitors will present their latest applications and technological breakthroughs in areas such as AI generated content (AIGC), AI-generated short dramas and AI animation. Beyond showcasing cutting-edge technologies, the upgraded AI Hub also focuses on fostering commercial collaboration, supporting mainland technology enterprises as they go global and expand into new markets. Academic institutions, including The University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and Lingnan University, are also actively participating, contributing to the advancement of innovation in local film and entertainment production.To further strengthen industry capabilities in AI adoption, this year’s edition also introduces the AI Academy, newly established with support from the CCIDA and the Film Development Fund. Through 18 thematic workshops, industry experts will explain practical applications and emerging trends of AI technologies across the filmmaking process, helping practitioners navigate transformation and upgrading across multiple stages—from creative development and filming to post-production and content promotion.A dedicated panel session will be held tomorrow under the theme “Human-in-the-Loop: Balancing Cinematic Craft and Generative AI”. The panel will feature leading voices from the AI technology sector, including Yuhang Cheng, COO of the Midjourney China Club; Yunan Zhang, Vice President of MiniMax; and Fu Binxing, CEO of China Huace Film & TV Co., Ltd. Together they will explore the Human-in-the-Loop model of content creation, examining how filmmakers can effectively harness AI to enhance content quality while retaining creative leadership.EntertainmentPulse explores film financing and global opportunities for short dramasHeld alongside FILMART, the fifth edition of EntertainmentPulse examines some of the most pressing issues in today’s film and entertainment market, including the global expansion of short dramas, opportunities and future directions for international co-productions, emerging models of collaboration between AI and film production, and the creation and expansion of global animation IP. Through these discussions, the forum provides the industry with in-depth and forward-looking market insights.This year’s EntertainmentPulse also includes a dedicated session on film financing and investment. Industry leaders such as Justin Deimen, Managing Partner of Goldfinch International; Bennett Pozil, Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Banking at East West Bank; and Catherine Ying, President of CMC Pictures and Pearl Studio, will share insights on financing trends and strategies in the Asian film industry, examining how film projects and co-productions can enter new markets while unlocking the commercial value derived from film and television IP. As the micro-short dramas boom continues to gain global momentum, the forum also features a dedicated seminar on this fast-growing format. Speakers include Wang Xiangbin, Founder and CEO of DataEye, a Mainland Chinese big-data company specialising in content marketing analytics, and Xiaoqian Chen, Vice President of Mansen (Shenzhen) Culture Media Co., Ltd, a major short dramas platform. They will examine the latest trends in the international expansion of Chinese mainland’s short dramas and explore emerging opportunities in overseas markets. Another highlight is a panel discussion featuring the production teams behind the Hong Kong Film Awards-nominated film Ciao UFO — including Amy Chin, Patrick Leung and Kong Ho Yan — alongside the team behind Unidentified Murder, represented by Kwok Ka Hei, Fung Wai Sze and Lee Chun Kit. Moderated by veteran Hong Kong film critic Thomas Shin, the discussion will explore how Hong Kong filmmakers preserve local cultural characteristics while responding flexibly to evolving market dynamics, opening up new possibilities for the development of the city’s film industry.HKIFF Industry Project Market provides platform for industry exchangeThe 24th Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), the core section of the HKIFF Industry Project Market, runs for three consecutive days from today (17–19 March 2026) within the FILMART venue. This year’s selection features 42 film projects from 22 countries and regions, representing a wide range of development stages. Among them, 13 are animation or genre projects spanning themes such as family-driven narratives, comedy, thriller, fantasy, action and science fiction, showcasing the diversity and creative vitality of Asian storytelling. All shortlisted projects will be presented alongside FILMART during the HKIFF Industry Project Market, providing opportunities for project teams to exchange ideas with industry professionals, present their latest development progress and creative direction, and foster collaboration across Asia and the wider international film community.FILMART and EntertainmentPulseDate: 17 – 20 March 2026Website:FILMART— http://www.hktdc.com/hkfilmartEntertainementPulse — https://hkfilmart.hktdc.com/conference/hkfilmart/en/programmeEntertainment ExpoDate: 15 March – 19 April 2026Spectacular events: Three founding projects - Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA); and five core events: Asian Film Awards (AFA), Digital Entertainment Summit (DES), EntertainmentPulse (EP), Hong Kong - Asia Fim Financing Forum (HAF), Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music)Photo Download: https://bit.ly/4sPaX8qThe 30th Hong Kong International Film and TV Market exhibition (FILMART) opens today, attracting over 790 exhibitors from 38 countries and regionsThe Entertainment Expo kick-off ceremony (17 Mar) officiating guests include: Chan Kwok Ki, Chief Secretary for Administration, HKSAR (front row; center), Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of HKSAR (front row; fifth from left), Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman, HKTDC (front row; sixth from right), Dr Peter Lam, Chairman, HKTDC Entertainment Industry Advisory Committee (front row; sixth from left), Dr Wilfred Wong, Chairman, Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (front row; fifth from right), Qin Zhengui, Deputy Director General of Film Bureau and Managing Director of Screenplay Planning Center of the Publicity Department of Central Committee of Communist Party of China (front row; fourth from left), Yang Yong, Deputy Director-General, Department of International Cooperation (Office of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs), National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) (front row; fourth from right), and representatives from the Expo’s event organisersChan Kwok Ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR, delivers an opening speech at the Entertainment Expo kick-off ceremony cum 30th FILMART and 50th HKIFF CelebrationProf Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, delivers welcome remarks during the Entertainment Expo kick-off ceremony cum 30th FILMART and 50th HKIFF Celebration The AI Hub, first introduced at FILMART last year to strong acclaim, returns this year on a larger scale. It brings together several leading AI and technology companies from Chinese Mainland, supporting their go global expansion and helping them explore new business opportunities overseas FILMART also brings back the Producers Connect, providing a networking platform for local and international producers to connect and fostering more cross-regional co-production opportunitiesMedia Enquiries:For enquiries, please contact:Raconteur PR AgencyBetsy TseTel: (852) 9742 7338Email: betsytse@raconteur.hkMolisa LauTel: (852) 6187 7786Email: molisalau@raconteur.hkHKTDC Communication and Public Affairs Department:Serena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org HKTDC Mediaroom: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tcAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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AdsDrama Introduces Short Drama Advertising Platform Amid Growth in Digital Content Monetization ACN Newswire

AdsDrama Introduces Short Drama Advertising Platform Amid Growth in Digital Content Monetization

SINGAPORE, Mar 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AdsDrama, a digital platform focused on short drama content and online advertising, has introduced an ecosystem designed to integrate content distribution, advertising services, and user participation. The launch comes as short-form video continues to expand globally, shaping how content is consumed and monetized across digital channels.What Is AdsDrama?AdsDrama (https://www.adsdrama.com) is a platform centered on short drama marketing and digital advertising monetization. It connects content creators, advertisers, and users through a structured system intended to support content distribution and advertising delivery.Unlike traditional content platforms where users primarily consume media, AdsDrama incorporates a participation-based model. Users can engage with certain platform functions related to content promotion and advertising processes.The platform operates through a structured framework designed to simplify user access and participation.User OnboardingNew users can register and access an introductory interface that presents the platform’s core features, including its advertising workflows and operational structure.This step is intended to provide a general understanding of how the platform functions.Participation Through Structured LevelsAfter onboarding, users may choose to access different participation levels. Each level provides access to specific platform features, which may include:Defined activity parametersAccess to advertising-related tasksSystem-based allocation of activitiesThe platform indicates that certain processes are managed through internal systems that handle distribution and performance tracking.Automated Advertising SystemAdsDrama utilizes a data-driven system to distribute short drama content across various digital channels, including:Social media platformsShort video networksOther online content distribution channelsThe platform states that it applies audience targeting and traffic allocation tools to support content visibility.Revenue ModelAccording to AdsDrama, the platform incorporates multiple revenue streams as part of its business model:Online advertising revenue derived from ad placements and traffic distributionContent monetization, including paid access to selected short drama contentBrand collaborations, such as sponsored content and integrationsIP commercialization through licensing and content expansionTechnology services related to advertising delivery and data optimizationThe company states that this diversified structure is intended to support ongoing platform development.Key Features of AdsDramaData-Driven OptimizationAdsDrama reports that it uses analytics and performance tracking tools to monitor advertising campaigns and refine delivery strategies.Structured Financial SystemThe platform describes a multi-layer account system designed to manage user balances, which may include:Available balancesProcessing stagesPending allocationsThis structure is intended to support internal accounting processes and system organization.Standardized Withdrawal MechanismAdsDrama indicates that it applies standardized procedures for withdrawals within its operational framework, aiming to streamline processing and reduce administrative complexity.Why AdsDrama Is GrowingIndustry trends may help explain the emergence of platforms such as AdsDrama:Growth of short-form content, as short video and serialized formats continue to attract broad audiencesExpansion of digital advertising, with businesses increasing spending on online channelsGradual shift toward participation-based models, where users engage beyond passive content consumptionIs AdsDrama Worth Exploring?AdsDrama may be relevant to individuals and organizations interested in:Digital advertising platformsContent distribution modelsEmerging forms of online engagementAs with any platform, users are encouraged to review publicly available information and consider potential risks before engaging.AdsDrama represents an approach that combines short-form content with digital advertising infrastructure and user-facing features. As the digital media landscape continues to evolve, platforms of this kind reflect ongoing experimentation in content distribution and monetization models.Media contactBrand: AdsDrama LTDContact: Media teamWebsite: https://www.adsdrama.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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MHI Commends Outstanding Examples of Implementing its New Management Policy “ITO” JCN Newswire

MHI Commends Outstanding Examples of Implementing its New Management Policy “ITO”

TOKYO, Mar 18, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) has recognized 23 initiatives that achieved outstanding results by conferring the President's Award, including exemplary cases demonstrating the implementation of its new management policy, Innovative Total Optimization (ITO).MHI Group announced its new management policy, ITO, effective May 2025. ITO constitutes a management methodology designed to maximize the potential inherent within the Group and achieve sustainable growth by pursuing group-wide optimization and scope expansion. By implementing ITO, the Group aims to create a virtuous cycle of transformation toward a high-profit structure and the reallocation of resources toward growth investments.This year's President's Award recognized outstanding achievements across all areas of the Group, including exemplary initiatives stemming from putting ITO into practice, developing and implementing products and services contributing to solving social issues, and initiatives related to enhancing productivity and innovating business processes. Of these, 15 projects are highlighted below.By conferring this President's Award, MHI aims to enhance allemployee's motivation to create new value based on its management policy. The Group is committed to achieving its mission in terms of "combining foundational technologies with cutting-edge knowledge to respond to changing societal and customer needs" while continuously striving to enhance corporate value. World's First Demonstration of 50% Hydrogen Co-Firing Operation Conducted at a Large-Scale GTCC Plant[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) Energy Systems]Plant McDonough-Atkinson(Photo courtesy of Georgia Power)At Georgia Power's Plant McDonough-Atkinson in the U.S., 50% hydrogen co-firing was successfully demonstrated at the large-scale M501GAC gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plant (gas turbine output: 283MW). This represents the world's first achievement in a commercial unit of this output class. In 2024, MHI Group was awarded a contract to conduct modification design and full-scale validation for converting an existing natural gas-fired gas turbine to hydrogen co-firing. The project included replacement of the combustors and installation of a hydrogen supply system. Working together with Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc., a U.S.-based group company of MHI, it successfully completed demonstration testing in June 2025. By leveraging not only combustion technology but also comprehensive technical capabilities—including hydrogen supply systems, operations, and control systems—MHI Group achieved the world's largest hydrogen co-firing for utility-scale power generation, thereby contributing to the advancement of practical solutions for decarbonization. Successful Completion of Retrofitting for Other OEM Boilers Driving Expansion in After-Sales Services[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Energy Domain]On-site Construction CrewMHI successfully completed a turnkey project for retrofitting other OEM boilers in Indonesia. Leveraging its extensive expertise as a boiler manufacturer, MHI developed an optimal retrofit plan for this project, achieving results that significantly exceeded the guaranteed performance. Additionally for the subsequent unit, MHI completed the project ahead of schedule. This outcome was achieved through detailed on-site surveys, measurements, and proprietary analysis, all of which earned high praise from the client. Building on these results, there is strong potential for expanding similar service projects. 3D Design Service Capable of Shortening Design Lead Times and Cutting Costs for Plant Retrofitting Projects[MHI Power Engineering Co., Ltd.]AR-View of Post-Retrofitting Data superimposed onto actual sitefor Interference CheckingMHI Power Engineering developed a solution for plant retrofitting projects that shortens spatial design lead times and cuts costs by up to approximately 30%. When designing spaces for older plants lacking blueprints, 3D drawings were traditionally created using laser scanning, but this posed challenges such as lengthy data processing times and the need to dispatch specialized measurement technicians. Therefore, MHI Power Engineering developed a method to create 3D data from videos shot with inexpensive commercial cameras, and techniques to display 3D-CAD models on-site using AR (i.e. Augmented Reality technology that superimposes digital information, such as images and audio, onto the physical world to enhance reality). This contributes to shortening lead times and reducing costs, as well as improving quality in spatial design. In addition to thermal power plants, it is increasingly being adopted for spatial design in nuclear power facilities, steelmaking machinery, and naval vessels. MaiDAS®: Integrated Plant Operations System for Automated Operation and Operational Efficiency Improvement in Waste-to-Energy Plant[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering co., Ltd. (MHIEC) Engineering Division]MHIEC Remote Operations CenterMHIEC has developed the integrated plant operation system MaiDAS®, which integrates AI/IoT technology with cloud virtualization and advanced security to enable remote monitoring and operational support, including automated operation, for waste-to-energy plants. With successful operation at 20 locations worldwide, this system enables automated operation of waste incinerators where control is challenging due to the variable characteristics of the waste as fuel. The system also integrates functions that contribute to reducing maintenance and administration cost, including the flexibility to enable remote monitoring from a desk PC while maintaining a high level of security, as well as optimal maintenance recommendations based on continuously collected operational data. Furthermore, MHIEC has obtained ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System certification) and ISO 27017 (ISMS Cloud Security certification), a first in the waste-to-energy plant industry. The Company also aims to work in tandem with the "MHIEC Remote Operations Center," established in December 2025, to further enhance the efficiency of plant operations. Central Operation Cockpit (COC): Enabling Stable Plant Operation and Reduced Workload in Modern Steel Plants[Electrics & Automation and Technology & Innovation, Primetals Technologies Germany GmbH]Central Operation Cockpit (COC)Primetals Technologies has developed an innovative centralized control system, the Central Operation Cockpit (COC), designed to enable a single operator to oversee major production units of a modern steel plant. The COC utilizes multiple integrated displays to instantly present critical events occurring throughout the plant. These events are detected, e.g., by AI-powered assistant functions. They provide operators with precise operational guidance, enabling rapid corrective actions and reducing downtime.The COC has already been implemented in six plant projects, where it has contributed to more stable operation and a reduced operator's workload. With its modular design, the COC is adaptable not only to steel plant applications but also can be used in a wide range of industrial sectors, supporting enhanced competitiveness and potential market expansion. MHI Launches "Prismo," a Next-Generation Transit SystemCombining High Environmental Performance with Simplified Infrastructure[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. GX Solutions]PrismoThe new eco-friendly next-generation Transit System "Prismo" has launched in May 2025. Based on Fully Driverless operated vehicles (Level: GOA4) with extensive proven track records both domestically and abroad, it incorporates innovative energy storage module and energy management systems that eliminate the need for power rail, along with a center guidance system that allows for a slimmer track design. As an innovative new transportation system, it has attracted significant interest from both Japan and overseas, with high expectations arising from the market. Additionally, vehicle manufacturing is carried out at the Mihara Machinery Works Carbon Neutral Transition Hub Mihara (Hiroshima Prefecture), which has reduced CO2 emissions by 97.5% through solar power generation, playing a key role in MHI's MISSION NET ZERO. This also represents a strong example of business domain expansion, with expectations for enhancing the competitiveness of transit systems and driving business growth. MHIET Achieves Rated Operation of a 100% Hydrogen Engine Generation Set at Demonstration FacilityRealizing Japan's Highest Output for 100% Hydrogen[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. Engine & Energy Division]100% Hydrogen Engine Generation SetAt the demonstration facility for the 6-cylinder 100% hydrogen engine generation set installed at the Sagamihara Plant, MHIET (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd.) achieved a rated output (435 kW / 1,500 rpm) during 100% hydrogen operation, marking Japan's highest ever 100% hydrogen rated operation. Hydrogen engines are prone to unstable combustion due to their large size and high power density, but on this occasion, MHIET successfully suppressed such combustion by controlling the ignition process. Furthermore, the Company established and implemented safety guidelines and design standards to ensure the safe handling of hydrogen. Looking ahead to future societal trends, MHIET will continue working toward the practical application of these engines. MHI Launches the LXZ / KXZ3 Series of Multi-Split Air-Conditioners for BuildingsA Combination of Both Comfort and Energy Efficiency[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. Air-Conditioner Designing & Engineering Department]Multi-Split Air-Conditioners for Buildings in Japan LXZ SeriesMHI Thermal Systems has launched the new LXZ / KXZ3 Series multi-split air-conditioners for buildings, which combine both comfort and energy efficiency via structural and design innovations. This new product represents a full model change of the conventional model, more than 20 years after its initial development. The new model features a high-efficiency scroll compressor optimized for the low-GWP R32 refrigerant and variable-temperature and capacity control, enabling reductions in cooling-mode power consumption of approximately 10-21% compared to conventional models. It also supports continuous heating operation using a hot gas bypass method. Additionally, the system maintains a wide operating range of up to 52℃ during cooling and down to -25℃ during heating, ensuring adaptability to diverse environments. The model's features, designed for serviceability and ease of installation and combined with an innovative design, have been met with high regard. The LXZ series for Japan was awarded the GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2025, while the KXZ3 series for Europe received the international Italian design award, A'DESIGN AWARD 2025, and these accolades have further elevated the brand's value. MHI Develops Automated Warehouses and Production Processes Maximizing the Throughput of Air-Conditioning Equipment[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Mahajak Air Conditioners Co., Ltd. (MACO) Business Department]Exterior of the MACO Automated WarehouseMHI has developed fully automated warehouses and production processes that enable centralized in-house management of all processes from the production planning of air-conditioning equipment to manufacturing, storage, and shipping. Since becoming fully operational, the system has maintained stable performance, increasing throughput (the capacity for production over a given period) by 40%. It also centralizes the management of previously distributed systems and their associated information, such as orders, production plans, and inventory. This is achieved with QR code-based visualization and AS / RS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) using overhead conveyors and stacker cranes, thereby reducing inventory storage and handling costs by 65% compared with conventional warehouses. Establishment and Company-Wide Rollout of Green Manufacturing Processes Combining Productivity Improvement and Energy Conservation[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Commercial Aircraft Systems]Nagoya Aerospace Systems Works Oye PlantBy leveraging digital technology and scientific approaches to conduct energy loss diagnostics and visualize factory equipment, this initiative has achieved both productivity gains and energy savings without requiring large-scale investment while still maintaining product quality. Centered on Nagoya Aerospace Systems Works Oye Plant, MHI launched its activities in FY2021. A cross-departmental team has been promoting energy conservation and streamlining of factory equipment with positive results. In FY2024, compared to FY2021, MHI achieved an 18% reduction in energy intensity and a 4,200-ton reduction in CO2 emissions. Furthermore, the Company received the "Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner's Award" at 2025 Energy Conservation Grand Prize. This scheme has been standardized and is currently being rolled out to other sites. Practical Application of "MAG Machining" to Reduce Costs and Environmental Impact Aimed at Skin Panel Manufacturing for Aircrafts[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Commercial Aircraft Systems]Skin (Bottom) and Frame (Top) Processed by MAG MachiningMHI has put their "MAG (Mitsubishi Advanced Green) Machining Method" into practical use for high-precision machining of large core aircraft structural panels (frames and skins). Conventional chemical milling, which uses large quantities of chemicals to melt aluminum, was previously required for precision machining aluminum alloy panels up to 9 meters long with tolerances in the 10-micron range, meaning that reducing chemical usage to lower costs and environmental impact was a pressing challenge. Therefore, MHI developed MAG machining that combines cutting tool capable of handling complex shapes, technology that controls machining volume while measuring plate thickness using ultrasonic waves, and technology that automatically rectifies machining paths. MHI first adopted this for skin processing in FY2017. Then, by FY2025, the Company achieved the world's first machining of frames and completed the adoption of MAG machining for all parts previously processed by chemical milling. Compared to before, costs were reduced by approximately 30% and this fundamental machining method for aircraft manufacturing - established globally only by MHI - has been highly praised by The Boeing Company in the U.S. Autonomous Mobile Collaborative Robot Platform "FCR-PF"Automation and Reduced Processing Times in Manufacturing[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Research Institute]Flexible Collaborative Robot Platform: FCR-PFMHI Group has developed and implemented an autonomous mobile robot system (FCR-PF: Flexible Collaborative Robot Platform) to enhance throughput, reduce lead times, and minimize manpower at its manufacturing sites. This collaborative robot system, which can work together with workers in existing production areas, is software-driven and can easily increase the number of tasks it can handle by installing applications and changing the hand at the tip. It is also characterized as a "multi-skilled worker " that can perform not only one task but various other tasks. In addition, it can perform difficult tasks by cooperating with multiple robots, and it is also possible to combine individually introduced robots according to the situation. The development was completed with specifications that can be operated even in harsh field environments, and the system has already started to be operated in the manufacturing sites of the group. It has contributed to freeing workers from dangerous work and simple repetitive work, shifting to high-value-added work, and robotization/mechanization of skilled skills. In the future, the autonomous mobile multi-skilled worker collaborative robot system, which can improve the capacity utilization rate and investment effect, is expected to expand automation to improve throughput and shorten lead time. MHI Has Developed Ultrasonic Testing that Significantly Reduces Inspection Lead Times[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Research Institute]MHI has developed two UT (Ultrasonic Testing) technologies that enable inspections otherwise impossible with conventional methods. The "Adaptive UT" technology estimates the surface profile and corrects wave reflection and refraction, enabling direct inspection of internal defects without modifying complex surfaces. This technology has been implemented in boilers, reducing inspection lead times by 70% during periodic boiler inspections. In steam turbines, commercial aircraft, special vehicles, and other applications, it has enabled the inspection and quality verification of areas that were previously difficult to assess, resulting in greater design flexibility and improved reliability. The "Internal Thread UT" quantitatively measures thread height to determine damage, enabling integrity assessment of threaded sections without removing any bolts. Compared to conventional inspections that required bolts to be removed, this approach significantly reduces inspection lead times by 80% for steam turbines. These UT technologies, which defy industry norms, greatly contribute to the Company's after-sales service operations and design innovations by expanding design flexibility while ensuring quality, and are also expected to help shorten manufacturing lead times through their application as in-process inspections on production lines. Maintenance Activities for Factory Infrastructure Equipment Utilizing Digital Technology in Factories[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Value Chain Headquarters]Advanced Factory Management Using Infrastructure Data AnalysisThis refers to activities to advance equipment maintenance, which tasks that tend to depend on experience and skills, by leveraging digital technology. In practice, this involves utilizing digital technologies such as IoT sensors that can be easily retrofitted to equipment and data cleansing to extract key features (numerical representations of data characteristics) from large datasets, thereby streamlining and enhancing the efficiency of infrastructure maintenance operations within MHI factories. The focus was on Hiroshima Machinery Works Kan-on Plant, which has approximately 22,000 terminal electrical systems while IoT sensors have been installed in the transformer rooms at the very top of the electrical system, establishing a mechanism to monitor the entire plant. Previously, manual inspections and meter readings were conducted at all 22,000 terminal equipment points, but now, automatic evaluation can be performed using data from just 350 substations, aiming to reduce the inspection workload by approximately 60%. This reduces the risk of leakage and curtails power outage inspection times for individual equipment inspections, which helps to prevent factory downtime. This is something that can also be deployed at other factories. MHI Rolls Out Company-Wide XR PlatformAccelerating DX in Design and Production Processes[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Digital Innovation Division]Improved Layout Marking Efficiency by Overlaying Blocking PlansMHI has promoted the company-wide deployment of XR(Note) technologies that enable the digital transformation of design and production processes by displaying digital data such as CAD in virtual spaces or on actual products, thereby preventing design rework and streamlining assembly and inspection operations. By standardizing and platformizing XR environment setup and operational procedures, the Company established a system enabling anyone to easily build and operate XR environments. As of the end of December 2025, adoption and pilot implementation have progressed accordingly across 12 departments. In aerospace systems, utilizing XR technology during the initial design phase assisted with identifying issues in product assembly and machining early on, helping to prevent rework. For commercial aircrafts and submarines, overlaying part installation positions onto the actual products has halved the time required for marking and layout work. Further company-wide implementation is expected to enhance profitability across the entire Group.(Note) XR (Cross Reality) is an umbrella term covering VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), MR (Mixed Reality), and other related technologies.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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AdsDrama Introduces Short Drama Advertising Platform Amid Growth in Digital Content Monetization SeaPRwire

AdsDrama Introduces Short Drama Advertising Platform Amid Growth in Digital Content Monetization

SINGAPORE – March 18, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – AdsDrama, a digital platform focused on short drama content and online advertising, has introduced an ecosystem designed to integrate content distribution, advertising services, and user participation. The launch comes as short-form video continues to expand globally, shaping how content is consumed and monetized across digital channels. What Is AdsDrama? AdsDrama (https://www.adsdrama.com) is a platform centered on short drama marketing and digital advertising monetization. It connects content creators, advertisers, and users through a structured system intended to support content distribution and advertising delivery. Unlike traditional content platforms where users primarily consume media, AdsDrama incorporates a participation-based model. Users can engage with certain platform functions related to content promotion and advertising processes. The platform operates through a structured framework designed to simplify user access and participation. User Onboarding New users can register and access an introductory interface that presents the platform’s core features, including its advertising workflows and operational structure. This step is intended to provide a general understanding of how the platform functions. Participation Through Structured Levels After onboarding, users may choose to access different participation levels. Each level provides access to specific platform features, which may include: Defined activity parameters Access to advertising-related tasks System-based allocation of activities The platform indicates that certain processes are managed through internal systems that handle distribution and performance tracking. Automated Advertising System AdsDrama utilizes a data-driven system to distribute short drama content across various digital channels, including: Social media platforms Short video networks Other online content distribution channels The platform states that it applies audience targeting and traffic allocation tools to support content visibility. Revenue Model According to AdsDrama, the platform incorporates multiple revenue streams as part of its business model: Online advertising revenue derived from ad placements and traffic distribution Content monetization, including paid access to selected short drama content Brand collaborations, such as sponsored content and integrations IP commercialization through licensing and content expansion Technology services related to advertising delivery and data optimization The company states that this diversified structure is intended to support ongoing platform development. Key Features of AdsDrama Data-Driven Optimization AdsDrama reports that it uses analytics and performance tracking tools to monitor advertising campaigns and refine delivery strategies. Structured Financial System The platform describes a multi-layer account system designed to manage user balances, which may include: Available balances Processing stages Pending allocations This structure is intended to support internal accounting processes and system organization. Standardized Withdrawal Mechanism AdsDrama indicates that it applies standardized procedures for withdrawals within its operational framework, aiming to streamline processing and reduce administrative complexity. Why AdsDrama Is Growing Industry trends may help explain the emergence of platforms such as AdsDrama: Growth of short-form content, as short video and serialized formats continue to attract broad audiences Expansion of digital advertising, with businesses increasing spending on online channels Gradual shift toward participation-based models, where users engage beyond passive content consumption Is AdsDrama Worth Exploring? AdsDrama may be relevant to individuals and organizations interested in: Digital advertising platforms Content distribution models Emerging forms of online engagement As with any platform, users are encouraged to review publicly available information and consider potential risks before engaging. AdsDrama represents an approach that combines short-form content with digital advertising infrastructure and user-facing features. As the digital media landscape continues to evolve, platforms of this kind reflect ongoing experimentation in content distribution and monetization models. Media contact Brand: AdsDrama LTD Contact: Media team Website: https://www.adsdrama.com
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Chuangxin Industries Announces 2025 Annual Results ACN Newswire

Chuangxin Industries Announces 2025 Annual Results

Financial Highlights:For the full year of 2025, the Company recorded revenue of approximately RMB 18.681 billion, representing a YoY increase of approximately 23.2%.Net profit attributable to the parent company was approximately RMB 2.731 billion, representing a YoY increase of approximately 32.8%.Earnings per share reached approximately RMB 1.75, representing a 27.7% YoY growth.The Board has proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.77 per share, totaling approximately HKD 1.598 billion.HONG KONG, Mar 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 17 March 2026, Chuangxin Industries Holdings Limited (“Chuangxin Industries” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 02788.HK) is pleased to announce its audited annual results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2025 (the “Reporting Period”). During the Reporting Period, the Company achieved revenue of approximately RMB 18.681 billion, representing a YoY increase of about 23.2%. Net profit attributable to the parent company was approximately RMB 2.731 billion, up 32.8% YoY, and earnings per share were approximately RMB 1.75, representing a 27.7% YoY growth. The Board has proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.77 per share, totaling approximately HKD 1.598 billion.Meanwhile, on 13 February 2026, Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited announced the results of its quarterly review of the Hang Seng Family of Indexes for the period ended 31 December 2025. Chuangxin Industries has been selected as a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI), with the adjustment officially taking effect on 9 March 2026. As a key benchmark in the Hong Kong capital market, the HSCI maintains rigorous selection criteria, requiring constituents to meet multiple standards including market capitalisation and liquidity. The index covers the top 95% of companies by total market capitalisation listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and is widely followed by investors. This inclusion signifies the capital market’s full recognition of the Company’s market capitalisation scale and liquidity level, which will help further expand its investor base, attract more participation from Mainland Chinese capital, and enhance stock liquidity and market visibility.Advantages of Industrial Chain Integration Emerge, Profitability Leads Industry StandardsAgainst the backdrop of global primary aluminium prices reaching a three-year high and widespread cost pressures across the industry in 2025, the Company’s integrated industrial chain layout for electrolytic aluminium demonstrated exceptional risk resistance and profit resilience. Leveraging its “energy, alumina refining and aluminium smelting” integrated ecosystem, the Company’s current alumina and electricity self-sufficiency capacity covered 100% of its production and operations, effectively stabilizing production costs within a range minimally affected by market fluctuations. The Company currently operates a comprehensive aluminium smelter and an alumina refinery in Inner Mongolia and Shandong, with annual production capacities of 788,100 tons and 1.2 million tons respectively. It also possesses 2.98 million tons of aluminium hydroxide capacity, targeting an annual alumina capacity of 3 million tons. Relying on stable power provided by its captive power plants and the geographical advantage of proximity to bauxite import ports, the Company has mitigated the impact of external market price fluctuations on its operations.As of the end of 2025, the Company’s annual electrolytic aluminium labour productivity per capita reached as high as 670 tons, far exceeding the industry average of 300 to 400 tons per capita. This deep integration and scale effect across the entire industrial chain have positioned the Company at the forefront of Chinese aluminium smelting enterprises in terms of total cost management per ton of aluminium, building a highly competitive “economic moat” for profitability.Green Energy and Technological Upgrades Drive Further Improvements in ProfitabilityThe Company identifies “green and low-carbon” and “technological upgrades” as the core drivers for high-quality development. As of the end of 2025, the Company completed the construction of wind power plants with an installed capacity of 640 MW and solar power plants with an installed capacity of 110 MW. Green energy accounted for approximately 43% of total installed capacity and is expected to exceed 50% in 2026, far surpassing national industrial policy requirements. This not only significantly reduces the carbon footprint of production but also effectively lowers long-term energy costs.Meanwhile, the Company has comprehensively promoted the refined management of production technology, achieving intelligent control of the production process through the upgrade and transformation of cell control systems and automatic production line for aluminium ingot, as well as the installation of automatic laser cleaning device for guide rods. During the Reporting Period, the Company completed several core technology upgrades, including the recovery of waste heat from electrolytic flue gas and fully graphitized cathode retrofitting. This dual empowerment of technology and green initiatives has made the Company’s aluminium products a preferred choice in the international market, precisely meeting the low-carbon transition needs of industries such as lightweight automotive and 3C electronics, further expanding the high-end application market.Active Layout of Global Development Strategy to Enhance International CompetitivenessAs China’s electrolytic aluminium smelting capacity approaches the policy limit and overseas demand for downstream aluminium products continues to rise, the Company is actively responding to the Belt and Road Initiative. The Company is focusing on a global layout by orderly promoting overseas integrated projects with resource and energy advantages. As of the end of 2025, the Saudi project has made key progress both in regulatory approvals and site construction, with work commencing successively. Currently in the early construction stage, these overseas strategic layouts will drive global business growth and help achieve the vision of becoming a green aluminium industry group in the global market.Greening the Globe, Leading the Future: Building a New Modern Green Electrolytic Aluminium EcosystemLooking ahead, the Company will anchor its vision of “building a green aluminium industry group in the global market,” deepening its low-carbon transition and global layout. The Company will continue to increase the share of wind, solar and other green electricity in its energy mix, and achieve a breakthrough in energy efficiency by accelerating technological upgrades and digital-intelligent transformation, driving production toward ultra-low energy consumption. Concurrently, the Company will accelerate the implementation of overseas projects and extend the industrial chain upstream to build an autonomous and controllable global resource guarantee system. In deepening its ESG practices, the Company will balance economic benefits with social responsibility, utilizing technological innovation and talent pipelines as core drivers to forge a modern aluminium industry system with international competitiveness and guide the industry toward a higher level of sustainable development.About Chuangxin Industries Holdings LimitedChuangxin Industries Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 02788.HK), established in 2012 and listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in November 2025, is an integrated production enterprise focusing on the upstream of the aluminium industrial chain-alumina refining and electrolytic aluminium smelting. The Company has strategically established production bases in Huolinguole, Inner Mongolia, and Binzhou, Shandong, creating an integrated ecosystem covering “energy, alumina refining and aluminium smelting.” The Company’s ability to manage the total costs of aluminium per ton ranked among the top of all aluminium smelting companies in China and was competitive on a global scale. The Company is committed to sustainable development and the continuous advancement of its integrated electrolytic aluminium ecosystem. By leveraging its cost advantages and bolstering R&D investment, the Company aims to enhance its competitiveness and market standing. Furthermore, it strives to mitigate carbon emissions across the value chain, with the ultimate long-term goal of achieving a comprehensive green business transformation.Chuangxin Industries’ Official Website: https://en.innovationigi.com/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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