DEXIS Digital Ecosystem Expands With Three New Innovations To Streamline and Connect Dental Workflows ACN Newswire

DEXIS Digital Ecosystem Expands With Three New Innovations To Streamline and Connect Dental Workflows

QUAKERTOWN, PA, Sept 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - At the start of 2024, DEXIS introduced its digital ecosystem, a suite of tools and software designed to connect and streamline the implant workflow from diagnosis to delivery.Today, DEXIS announced upgrades across the ecosystem to aid clinicians in important workflow elements from visualizing progressive dental issues to designing chairside surgical guides."Our technology makes it easy to organize information and execute treatments, which is at the core of what clinicians expect from us," said DEXIS President, Robert Befidi. "We are connecting and standardizing the implant workflow while also constantly evaluating our efforts to ensure we provide deeper patient insights and flexible, intuitive solutions that reduce complexity. These three launches are a good example of our focus on continuous innovation across the ecosystem to deliver diagnostic confidence, productivity, and smart simplicity."A brand-new X-ray platform is now available, designed specifically for general practitioners looking to expand their diagnostic capabilities with 3D imaging. Developed and produced in Tuusula, Finland, the ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH™ OP 3D™ EX captures consistently accurate images through a straightforward, easy-to-learn workflow. The unit has a wide range of field of view sizes to support multiple clinical indications, including implant placement, endodontics, periodontics, and analysis for airway and TMJ. Early adopters of the OP 3D EX have reported positive feedback:"When choosing a CBCT, the key factors for me were a large sensor, predictable acquisition, stellar image quality and intuitive software that wouldn't interrupt my workflow," says Dr. Tyler Tolbert of Smile Now Dental Group. "Once the OP 3D EX got here and we started taking some scans, I thought to myself, ‘We really made the right choice here!'"In addition to new hardware, a brand-new software release will provide advanced tools to plan and execute same-day, prosthetically driven implants.Serving as the unifying software and central hub of the ecosystem, DTX Studio™ Clinic stores and manages all patient data as well as helps clinicians execute each step of the implant process from diagnostics to delivery.The software's new functionality allows practitioners to plan an implant treatment and generate a surgical guide chairside - all in less than three minutes. Clinicians can virtually extract teeth, adjust photorealistic abutments and crowns, and create an automated surgical guide that can be sent to a lab or produced in-house for same-day delivery."We were able to implement the OP 3D EX quickly and start taking scans largely due to the included DTX Studio Clinic software," said Dr. Nicholas Varney of Varney Dental. "Once we got going, we found that so much of the work involved in prepping a 3D scan for confident diagnosis was done by the software automatically. DTX Studio Clinic has improved how we work in all aspects - communicating with patients, implant planning and even treatment team collaboration."In addition to 3D imaging enhancements, an intraoral scanning software update offers scan quality and usability improvements as well as clear visualizations of progressive dental issues over time, through a new tool called Oral Compare. Additionally, the software's new integration with SmileFy allows for the ability to simulate treatment outcomes chairside, giving patients further confidence in proposed treatment plans.To learn more about DEXIS and the latest implant workflow upgrades, visit https://www.dexis.com.About DEXISDEXIS is the global leader in dental imaging. We bring together the most trusted brands in 2D and 3D imaging, intraoral scanning solutions, and diagnostic software, in one connected and AI-powered ecosystem. Our innovative and award-winning technologies use smart simplicity to increase productivity and enhance diagnostic confidence. For more information, please visit dexis.com.About Envista Holdings CorporationEnvista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, including Nobel Biocare, Ormco, DEXIS, and Kerr, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Its comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers a wide array of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. With a foundation comprised of the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus, Envista is well equipped to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit www.envistaco.com.Contact InformationMaria PenalozaMedia & Content Strategy Managermaria.penaloza@issuerdirect.comSOURCE: DEXIS Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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China Medical System: New Drug Application for Vitiligo Indication of Ruxolitinib Phosphate Cream Accepted in China ACN Newswire

China Medical System: New Drug Application for Vitiligo Indication of Ruxolitinib Phosphate Cream Accepted in China

SHENZHEN, Sept 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China Medical System Holdings Limited (the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group” or “CMS”) is pleased to announce that on September 24, 2024, the New Drug Application (NDA) for vitiligo indication of ruxolitinib phosphate cream (the “ruxolitinib cream” or the “Product”) has been accepted by the National Medical Products Administration of China (NMPA). This is another substantial milestone for ruxolitinib cream in China, following the approval for Urgent Clinical Import by Hainan Medical Products Administration and approval for marketing in Macau for vitiligo, and it is also a key step in benefiting over ten million of patients with vitiligo in China.Ruxolitinib cream achieved positive results in Chinese Real-World Study. The primary efficacy endpoint was the proportion of patients in the treatment group who achieved F-VASI 75 response at week 24, which was 49.5%, significantly higher than the target value of 14.1% (p
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HKTDC Export Confidence Index 3Q24: Positive exporter confidence amid solid sales ACN Newswire

HKTDC Export Confidence Index 3Q24: Positive exporter confidence amid solid sales

HONG KONG, Sept 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hong Kong traders remain optimistic about their prospects with a sustained period of moderate growth believed to be underway. This was the key finding of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Export Confidence Index for the third quarter of 2024 as released today.The Index – a quarterly review of the views and expectations of Hong Kong-based traders across a broad cross-section of industry sectors – showed that, despite a slight decline compared to the second quarter, underlying sentiment remains broadly positive. In another welcome outcome, the majority of the sub-indices remained in expansionary territory, a clear indication of widespread anticipation of continued growth.Putting the overall findings into context, Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research, said: “Hong Kong exporters remain resilient, despite the uncertainty stemming from lingering trade tensions. Indeed, the majority of respondents reported no – or only minimal – impact from the recent round of trade restrictions and higher tariffs.”Strong sales and new ordersLooking at the findings in greater detail, the overall Current Performance Index rose by 1 point to 52.6, a development seen as reflecting strong sales and new orders, rising unit prices and expanding procurement activities. This was underlined by concurrent rises in the relevant Sub-Indices – the Trade Value Sub-Index (56.2, +2.5) and Procurement Sub-Index (57.3, +3.3). Although the Sales & New Orders Sub-Index recorded a moderate 1.8-point drop, it stayed resolutely in expansionary territory at 55.7.The Expectation Index also remained in expansionary territory at 51.4 even after a 2.9-point dip. This decrease was driven mainly by the 8.5-point decline in the Trade Value Expectation Sub-Index (down to 51.7), with traders expecting unit prices to increase only moderately.The same traders, however, remained optimistic about the outlook for sales and new orders (with a Sales & New Orders Expectation Sub-Index reading of 54.6); and look set to continue to expand their procurement activities (Procurement Expectation Sub-Index: 55.4).Overall, the findings suggest that the immediate future will be characterised by moderate, sustained export growth.Cost pressures lessen, but remain major concernIt was also apparent that costs remained the major drag on exporter confidence in the third quarter. While both the Current and Expectation Cost Sub-Index showed some improvement, scores remained at about the 35 level, an indication that exporters are still facing strong cost pressures.In terms of Current Performance, exporters have seen increased Sales and New Orders across all their key markets. With regard to outlook (Expectation), exporters were most upbeat about the ASEAN bloc (59.7) and mainland China (58.4).By industry, the third quarter saw an improvement in Current Performance across all sectors. In terms of prospects for the near-term, Clothing exporters are the most optimistic at 61.2, followed by Toys (58.7) and Jewellery (56.4).Looking to the immediate future, Nicholas Fu, Senior Economist with HKTDC Research, said: “Exporters from five out of the six key sectors expect the current positive business momentum to continue. Overall, Clothing exporters were the most upbeat, followed by those in the Toys and Jewellery sectors. While it is noteworthy that cost pressures are expected to stay high across all sectors, there is some possibility of a slight improvement further down the line.”In addition to addressing the standard index criteria, the latest survey also focused on several specific thematic questions with regard to the primary challenges facing exporters and the favoured forward strategies of participants. Responses here showed that:- High and rising costs (transport, labour, production and capital) were seen as the most significant challenges.- In order to mitigate any related risks, Hong Kong exporters intend to adopt more cautionary business strategies.- Regarding the impact of recent trade restrictions and higher tariffs on certain China-origin exports, 60% of respondents reported no impact on their business to date, while 39% expect only a moderate downside.- On the sustainability front, however, fewer than 20% of respondents were familiar with the EU's newly enacted Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulations (ESPR), which is expected to have a broad impact across many industry sectors.Notes for EditorsThe HKTDC Export Confidence Index was introduced in the first quarter of 2024. It is a composite of five sub-indices – Sales and New Orders, Trade Value, Cost, Procurement and Inventory – and seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of Hong Kong exporter sentiment.There are two primary / overall indices, one of which gauges the Current Performance in the present quarter, while the other considers the Expectation for the upcoming quarter via a weighted average of the following five sub-indices:- Sales and New Orders: This is an indication of overall export performance as well as the level of new export orders received by respondents. This index is compiled based on respondents' feedback regarding the prospects of each of their major export markets.- Trade Value: This focuses on tracking the movement of unit export prices.- Cost: This tracks cost pressures as they relate to day-to-day operations, including raw material prices / labour and other operational costs/ financing requirements. Compared with the other indices, it is an inverted index, with an index reading above 50 indicating a downward trend for costs, while a reading below 50 indicates an upward trend for costs.- Procurement: This is a measure of the input-buying activity of Hong Kong traders.- Inventory: This tracks the overall inventory levels held by respondents for present use and the upcoming quarter. An index reading above 50 indicates a lower-than-normal inventory level, while a reading below 50 indicates a higher-than-normal inventory level.To view this press release in Chinese, please visit http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tcReferences- HKTDC Research website: http://research.hktdc.com/- HKTDC Export Confidence Index 3Q24: Sustained Optimism Underpinned by Strong Sales and New Orders https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTgwNDk1NTM5OQPhoto download: https://bit.ly/4deCzLZHKTDC Director of Research Irina Fan (left) and Senior Economist Nicholas Fu (right) announced the HKTDC Export Confidence Index for the third quarter of 2024 at a press conference todayHKTDC Director of Research Irina FanHKTDC Senior Economist Nicholas FuMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communication and Public Affairs Department:Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@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 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Autobrains推出Air2Road:自動駕駛的尖端定位技術 ACN Newswire

Autobrains推出Air2Road:自動駕駛的尖端定位技術

德國慕尼黑和以色列特拉維夫, 2024年9月24日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - Autobrains, 全球領先的人工智慧汽車解決方案提供商,欣然推出其最新創新:Air2Road,這是一項突破性的定位技術,旨在增強先進駕駛輔助系統(ADAS)和自動駕駛解決方案的能力。基於Autobrains的液態人工智慧技術,Air2Road提供精準的即時車輛定位,確保安全高效的導航,甚至在遮擋、惡劣天氣和複雜城市環境等挑戰性條件下也能表現出色。Autobrains的Air2Road定位技術 將空中圖像與地面圖像融合,實現高精度和可靠的定位。隨著汽車行業加速向完全自動駕駛汽車邁進,可靠和準確的定位對於確定車輛位置和駕駛環境至關重要。傳統定位系統主要依賴全球導航衛星系統(GNSS)或眾包地圖,面臨覆蓋範圍有限、成本高和易受干擾等重大挑戰。此外,這些系統依賴單一來源的傳感器信息,導致頻繁出現錯誤,並在駕駛過程中過度依賴一種輸入類型。“Air2Road是自動駕駛技術的變革者,”Autobrains的首席執行官兼創始人Igal Raichelgauz表示。“通過提供多模態冗餘和無與倫比的精度,Air2Road推動了車輛導航和安全領域的極限,確保自主系統在最具挑戰性的條件下也能可靠運行。”Air2Road通過結合來自兩種獨立模式(空中圖像和地面感知)的特徵,設定了車輛定位的新標準,確保了多模態冗餘和準確性。這些特徵是對駕駛環境及其中物體的稀疏二進制高維表示。這種創新的方法克服了傳統系統固有的許多限制,包括:多模態冗餘:通過創建來自兩種獨立模式(空中圖像和地面數據)的特徵的聯合表示,Air2Road實現了前所未有的多模態冗餘優勢。其他現有系統通常依賴於一車隊使用相似的地面數據源,這增加了重複錯誤的可能性,並使其過度依賴單一信息來源。全面覆蓋:與基於GNSS的系統不同,Air2Road憑藉其基於特徵的技術,即使在樹木、橋樑、建築物之間或任何GNSS信號接收不良的情況下,仍能有效運作。空中感知:空中圖像生成額外的數據層,例如道路標線、交通標誌和障礙物,從而支持更安全和更高效的駕駛決策,並為即時感知提供冗餘。可擴展和高效:傳統定位系統(如眾包地圖)需要一車隊車輛反覆行駛在道路上收集數據並構建地圖,才能為任何車輛提供定位服務。而Air2Road使得首輛上路的車輛能即時實現精準定位,確保在各個地區可擴展部署且不妥協於準確性。成本效益:Air2Road兼容來自多個供應商的經濟實惠的空中圖像,其壓縮的特徵技術使得大面積數據能夠直接存儲在車輛上。這使得系統具備低記憶體和低頻寬的優勢,消除了對持續雲連接的需求。環境感知路徑規劃:通過利用道路狀況、交通流量和停車區域的即時數據,Air2Road支持更安全、更優化的導航。受到人腦處理多感官信息能力的啟發,Air2Road複製了情境意識和注意力集中等機制,以確保準確的決策。通過過濾無關數據並關注關鍵元素,如道路邊緣和建築物,該系統顯著提高了定位精度。憑藉其數據驅動的方法和革命性的雙模態技術,Air2Road將重新定義定位的未來,促進更安全、更可靠的自動駕駛解決方案。有關Autobrains及其尖端液態人工智慧和ADAS解決方案的更多信息,請訪問 autobrains.ai。聯繫信息Sophia EichlerDirector of Marketingmedia@autobrains.ai+49 15167066494來源: Autobrains Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Autobrains Unveils Air2Road: Cutting-Edge Localization Technology for Automated Driving ACN Newswire

Autobrains Unveils Air2Road: Cutting-Edge Localization Technology for Automated Driving

MUNICH, GERMANY & TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, Sept 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Autobrains, a global leader in AI-powered automotive solutions, is pleased to unveil its latest innovation: Air2Road, a breakthrough localization technology developed to enhance the capabilities of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving solutions. Powered by Autobrains' Liquid AI Technology, Air2Road delivers precise, real-time vehicle localization for safe and efficient navigation, even in challenging conditions such as occlusions, adverse weather, and complex urban environments.Autobrains' Air2Road Localization TechnologyFusing aerial images with ground images for highly precise and reliable localization.As the automotive industry accelerates toward fully autonomous vehicles, reliable and accurate localization is crucial for determining both vehicle position and the driving environment. Traditional localization systems, heavily reliant on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) or crowd-sourced maps, face significant challenges such as limited coverage, high costs, and susceptibility to interference. Additionally, these systems rely on a single source of sensor-based information, leading to frequent errors and over-reliance on one type of input during driving."Air2Road is a game-changer for autonomous driving technology," said Igal Raichelgauz, CEO and Founder of Autobrains. "By providing multimodal redundancy and unmatched precision, Air2Road pushes the boundaries of what's achievable in vehicle navigation and safety, ensuring autonomous systems operate reliably under even in the most challenging conditions."Air2Road sets a new standard for vehicle localization by combining Signatures derived from two independent modalities - aerial imagery and ground-based perception - ensuring multimodal redundancy and accuracy. These Signatures are sparse binary hyperdimensional representations of both the driving environment and objects within it. This innovative approach overcomes many of the limitations inherent in traditional systems. These include:Multimodal Redundancy: By creating a joint representation of Signatures from two independent modalities (aerial images and ground-based data), Air2Road enables an unprecedented advantage of multimodal redundancy. Other existing systems use a fleet of vehicles with similar ground-based data sources, which increases repetitive mistakes and dependency on a single source of information.Full coverage: Unlike GNSS-based systems, Air2Road, with its Signature-based technology, continues to function effectively even under trees, bridges, between buildings, and in any other scenario with bad reception of the GNSS signal.Aerial Perception: Aerial images generate additional data layers-such as road markings, traffic signs, and obstacles-enabling safer and more efficient driving decisions and a redundancy to real-time perception.Scalable and Efficient: Traditional localization systems, such as crowd-sourced maps, require a fleet of vehicles to repeatedly traverse roads for data harvesting and building the map before the localization service becomes available for any vehicle. In contrast, Air2Road, enables the first vehicle on the road to achieve precise localization instantly, ensuring scalable deployment across various regions without compromising accuracy.Cost-Effective: Air2Road is compatible with affordable aerial imagery from multiple vendors, and its compressed Signatures technology enables large areas to be stored directly on the vehicle. This allows for a low-memory, low-bandwidth system, eliminating the need for constant cloud connectivity.Environment-Aware Path Planning: By leveraging real-time data on road conditions, traffic flow, and parking areas, Air2Road supports safer, more optimized navigation.Inspired by the human brain's ability to process multisensory information, Air2Road replicates mechanisms such as situational awareness and attention focus to ensure accurate decision-making. By filtering out irrelevant data and focusing on critical elements like road edges and buildings, the system significantly improves localization precision.With its data-driven approach and revolutionary dual-modality technology, Air2Road is poised to redefine the future of localization, facilitating safer and more reliable autonomous driving solutions.For more information about Autobrains and its cutting-edge Liquid AI and ADAS solutions, please visit autobrains.ai.Contact InformationSophia EichlerDirector of Marketingmedia@autobrains.ai+49 15167066494SOURCE: Autobrains Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Q2 Metals Drills 188.6 M Interval of Continuous Spodumene-Pegmatite and Concludes the 2024 Summer Drill Campaign at its Cisco Lithium Property, James Bay Quebec Canada ACN Newswire

Q2 Metals Drills 188.6 M Interval of Continuous Spodumene-Pegmatite and Concludes the 2024 Summer Drill Campaign at its Cisco Lithium Property, James Bay Quebec Canada

Highlights:An additional two (2) drill holes for approximately 1,188.1 metres (m) were completed during the Summer 2024 Drill Campaign and reported herein.Drill hole CS24-022 encountered 14 spodumene-pegmatite intervals, with the widest continuous interval of 52.3 m.Drill hole CS24-023 encountered 15 spodumene-pegmatite intervals, with the widest continuous interval of 188.6 m.Vancouver, BC, Sept 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Q2 Metals Corp. (TSXV:QTWO)(OTCQB:QUEXF)(FSE:458) ("Q2" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the Summer 2024 Drill Program at the Cisco Lithium Property (the "Property" or the "Cisco Property") located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada.The Summer 2024 Drill Campaign at the Cisco Lithium Property has concluded with a total of five (5) drill holes for approximately 2,609.9 m completed. Since May 2024, the Company has drilled a total of 6,359.7 m over 17 holes. All drill holes intercepted pegmatite with visual indications of spodumene mineralization identified."To say it's been a very productive first drill season for Q2 Metals at our Cisco Lithium Property is an understatement," said Q2 Metals President and CEO Alicia Milne. "The property continues to deliver, and we are pleased with what we're seeing and are eagerly awaiting the results from the now 13 drills holes that are yet to be reported.""We have been incredibly fortunate to be able to have built as much value in an early-stage project in four months. We have just started on the Cisco Project and look forward to receiving the assays on the holes drilled as we continue to move forward with Cisco," said Q2 Metals VP of Exploration Neil McCallum.The Summer 2024 Drill Campaign was focused on exploring the connection of the wide, continuous pegmatite zones that were encountered in holes CS24-010, CS24-018 and CS24-021. The last two holes of the season continued to confirm and expand the understanding of the main pegmatite zone.The geological team has completed the core cutting and logging of the last two (2) drill holes (CS24-022 to 023) of the Summer 2024 Campaign and the samples have been dispatched to the SGS Canada preparation laboratory located in Val-d'Or, QC for mineral analysis to confirm the presence of lithium. The visual results of drill holes CS24-022 and CS24-023 are herein reported.Summer 2024 Drilling UpdateFigure 1. Map of Drilling area, Cisco PropertyDrill hole CS24-022 was drilled on the same line as hole CS24-018 and collared 200 metres behind it, encountering 14 individual spodumene pegmatite intervals. Nine (9) intervals were greater than 10 m wide, with the widest individual interval measuring 52.3 m.CS24-023 was drilled at the same collar location as hole CS24-020 in order to test the southern strike direction of the main large continuous pegmatite zone. Drill hole CS24-023 encountered 15 individual spodumene pegmatite intervals of which eight (8) intervals were greater than 10 m wide, with the widest individual interval measuring 188.6 m.Table 1. Summary of Spodumene-Pegmatite intervals, Cisco PropertyFigure 2. Visual photo mapping the distance between hole CS24-023 and the CO1 outcrop measuring; 850 mTable 2. Summary of Drill Hole Collar Information, Cisco Property (CS24-022 to 023)The mineralized intervals in all the holes are not necessarily representative of the true width and the modelled pegmatite zones are being refined with every additional hole.Cautionary Statement: The presence of pegmatites does not confirm the presence of lithium (spodumene or other lithium minerals). Pegmatites are fractionated coarse grained igneous rocks commonly associated with lithium mineralization; however, many pegmatites do not contain mineralization. The presence of any mineralization can only be confirmed with assaying.About the Cisco PropertyThe Cisco Property is comprised of 222 mineral claims and is 11,374 hectares in size. It is located less than 10 km east of the Billy Diamond Highway, and is approximately 150 km north of Matagami, a small town that contains the closest rail link to much of James Bay. The Property lies within the greater Nemaska Community lands of the Eeyou Istchee Territory, James Bay, Quebec.The Property is situated along the Frotet Evans Greenstone Belt, comprised of a volcanic package dominated by mafic to felsic metavolcanic rocks, of the southern James Bay Lithium District, the same belt that hosts the Sirmac and Moblan lithium deposits, located 130 km and 180 km away, respectively.Sampling, Analytical Methods and QA/QC ProtocolsAll drill core samples are shipped to SGS Canada's preparation facility in Val D'Or, Quebec, for standard sample preparation (code PRP92) which includes drying at 105°C, crushing to 90% passing 2 mm, riffle split 500 g, and pulverize 85% passing 75 microns. The pulps are then shipped by air to SGS Canada's laboratory in Burnaby, BC, where the samples are homogenized and subsequently analyzed for multi-element (including Li and Ta) using sodium peroxide fusion with ICP-AES/MS finish (code GE_ICM91A50). The reported Li grade will be multiplied by the standard conversion factor of 2.153 which results in an equivalent Li2O grade. Drill core was saw-cut with half-core sent for geochemical analysis and half-core remaining in the box for reference. The same side of the core was sampled to maintain representativeness.A Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) protocol following industry best practices was incorporated into the sampling program. Measures include the systematic insertion of quartz blanks and certified reference materials (CRMs) into sample batches at a rate of approximately 5% each. Additionally, analysis of pulp-split and reject-split duplicates was completed to assess analytical precision. The QP has verified the QA/QC results of the analytical work.Qualified PersonNeil McCallum, B.Sc., P.Geol, is a registered permit holder with the Ordre des Géologues du Québec and Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release. Mr. McCallum is a director and VP Exploration for Q2.About Q2 Metals CorpQ2 Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on unlocking its portfolio of lithium projects in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada, that includes both its 100-per-cent-owned Mia Lithium Property and the Cisco Lithium Property.The Cisco lithium property is located approximately 150 km north of Matagami, Que., and comprises 222 mineral claims and is 11,374 ha in size. The property has district-scale potential with an already identified mineralized zone and a discovery drill result that included 120.3 metres at 1.72% lithium oxide (hole CS-23-010).FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:Alicia MilnePresident & CEOAlicia@Q2metals.comTelephone: 1 (800) 482-7560E-mail: info@Q2metals.comJason McBrideCorporate CommunicationsJason@Q2metals.comWWW.Q2Metals.comFollow the Company: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and InstagramForward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", "may", "should", "would", "will", "potential", "scheduled" or variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions, which, by their nature, refer to future events or results that may, could, would, might or will occur or be taken or achieved. Accordingly, all statements in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations and orientations regarding the future including, without limitation, any statements or plans regard the geological prospects of the Company's properties and the future exploration endeavors of the Company. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions.Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release or as of the date specified in such statement. Forward looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, drilling results on the Cisco Property and inferences made therefrom, the potential scale of the Cisco Property, the focus of the Company's current and future exploration and drill programs, the scale, scope and location of future exploration and drilling activities, the Company's expectations in connection with the projects and exploration programs being met, the Company's objectives, goals or future plans, statements, exploration results, potential mineralization, the estimation of mineral resources, exploration and mine development plans, timing of the commencement of operations and estimates of market conditions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals, variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, uninsured risks, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same. Readers are cautioned that mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business and accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional risk factors are discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for its recently completed fiscal period, which is available under Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.SOURCE: Q2 Metals Corp. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Ching Lee Holdings (3728. HK) holds quality-driven strategies to acquire market share ACN Newswire

Ching Lee Holdings (3728. HK) holds quality-driven strategies to acquire market share

Quality Assurance and Professional StandardsHONG KONG, Sept 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Established in 1998, Ching Lee Engineering Limited ("Ching Lee Engineering"), asubsidiary of Ching Lee Holdings Limited ("Ching Lee")[1], possesses deepprofessional knowledge and extensive experience in construction engineering. Upholding "engineering quality" and "customer satisfaction" as core values, ChingLee Engineering continually enhances its standards to meet client demands. It alsosets "excellence in engineering" goals to ensure projects adhere to design, construction technical standards, and statutory regulations. Ching Lee is listed on theMain Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 3728.hk) and offersservices ranging from substructure building works services, superstructure buildingworks services, repair, maintenance, alteration and addition (RMAA) works servicesto various mechanical and electrical engineering projects.Client-first Approach with a Professional TeamRooted in Hong Kong for many years, Ching Lee is comprised of experiencedmanagers and core team members well-versed in construction knowledge and projectmanagement. The company is committed to providing the highest quality services andcontinuously expands its engineering capabilities to achieve sustainable businessgrowth. Embracing the philosophy of "professional service, client-first," Ching Leepursues key strategies for maximising growth potential and shareholder returns. Thesestrategies include bidding for larger projects, expanding the workforce, acquiringmachinery and suppliers to stabilise the supply chain, and enhancing market share tomaintain an active presence.Recognised Professional QualificationsChing Lee holds seven major professional qualifications, including being a"Registered General Building Contractor (RGBC)", a "Registered SpecialistContractor in the Foundation Works Category (RSC(F))" and a "Registered SpecialistContractor in the Site Formation Works Category (RSC(SF))", accredited by theHong Kong Buildings Department. These qualifications have enabled Ching Lee toundertake large-scale private construction projects over the years. Moreover, thecompany's commitment to quality is evident from its ISO 9001:2015 certification, andit also holds the ISO 14001:2015 certification, meeting the internationally recognisedstandards of leading Environmental Management Systems (EMS).Recently, Ching Lee has been added to the "Lists of Public Works Contractors (GroupB)"[2], which is approved for carrying out public works in the buildings category. Additionally, it has been added to the "List of Approved Specialist Contractors forPublic Works (Repair and Restoration of Historic Buildings)" by the BuildingsDepartment. These recognitions further demonstrate Ching Lee's excellence inachieving professional qualifications and industry recognition, highlighting thegroup's comprehensive strength in the construction engineering sector. Looking ahead, Ching Lee is poised to continue upholding its core values ofqualifications, expertise and quality, and it is committed to achieving even greateroutcomes in public and private projects. With a steadfast commitment to continuousimprovement, Ching Lee aims to tackle future challenges head-on and make asignificant contribution to the construction industry in Hong Kong.About Ching Lee Holdings Limited “Ching Lee” or “The Group”Ching Lee Holdings Limited, a limited liability company incorporated under the lawsof the Cayman Islands, is a contractor in Hong Kong with over 25 years of experiencein public and private sectors. The principal activities of Ching Lee Holdings and itssubsidiaries are the provision of construction and consultancy works and projectmanagement services in Hong Kong, engaged in providing substructure buildingworks services, superstructure building works services, and repair, maintenance, alteration and addition (RMAA) works services. Ching Lee Holdings Limited wastransferred from GEM board to the main board in HKEx on September 18, 2017 withstock code 3728.hk. Company website: http://www.chingleeholdings.comLists of Public Works Contractors (Group B)Ching Lee Engineering Limited is a contractor in Group B (Probationary Status) of the Lists of PublicWorks Contractors.- Group B for contracts of value up to HKD $400 million.Media enquiries:New Smile Limited Strategic IR & PR Consultancy Tel: +852 2126 7076Jenny Lai - jenny.lai@newsmilehk.comRichard Wong - richard.wong@newsmilehk.comElina Zhang - elina.zhang@newsmilehk.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Freedom Business Summit 2024: A Global Gathering For Entrepreneurs, Freedom Seekers, and Global Citizens ACN Newswire

Freedom Business Summit 2024: A Global Gathering For Entrepreneurs, Freedom Seekers, and Global Citizens

Estonia, Sept 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Freedom Business Summit 2024 returns for another powerful edition, bringing together global citizens, entrepreneurs, and freedom seekers to explore strategies for global mobility, offshore structures, and the creation of location-independent lifestyles.Organized in official partnership with e-Residency Estonia, Incorp Indonesia, and EC Holdings Singapore, this two-day virtual summit will offer cutting-edge insights from the world’s leading experts on these emerging topics.This year’s summit aims to address key questions for those seeking personal and financial sovereignty. Over 4,000 attendees from 80 countries and 100 industries are expected to participate in live keynotes, expert-led panel discussions, and focused workshops.Topics range from relocation strategies and second citizenship to investment migration, Bali real estate opportunities, and the benefits of Estonia e-Residency for global entrepreneurs.Some of the featured speakers include:Sergei Zunajev from e-Residency Estonia, offering insights on the future of digital entrepreneurship.Max Chernov, revealing secrets to growing and building a successful YouTube channel.Show Nemoto, a mindset coach, guiding attendees on how to reprogram their minds to achieve business success.Pandu Bisramadani from Incorp Indonesia, presenting opportunities for investment and market entry strategies in Southeast Asia.Philippe A. May, founder of EC Holdings, discussing the strategic value of offshore investments.Joseph Shine, Ambassador of Palau Digital Residency, highlighting the benefits and process of obtaining Palau Residency ID.The event will focus on two main themes:- Day 1: Global Mobility, Investments, and Building Virtual Companies- Day 2: Offshore Strategies and Personal SovereigntyDenis Dovgal, the founder of Freedom Business Summit, emphasizes the importance of self-reliance in an increasingly unpredictable world:“Global mobility and personal sovereignty are no longer just dreams – they’re necessities for anyone who wants to thrive in today’s uncertain world. The strategies shared at Freedom Business Summit will empower you to navigate life on your terms.”Attendees will have access to exclusive knowledge on securing residency in emerging LATAM destinations such as Paraguay, leveraging the Flags Theory to maximize sovereignty, and creating global mobility strategies without reliance on expensive legal firms.Freedom Business Summit 2024 is the ultimate event for those committed to designing a life of freedom, on their own terms.About Freedom Business SummitThe Freedom Business Summit is an annual event that connects global citizens, entrepreneurs, and freedom seekers from across the world.The summit focuses on strategies for personal sovereignty, global mobility, offshore investments, and building location-independent businesses.The event brings together leading voices to educate, inspire, and provide actionable insights for those aiming to reclaim their freedom. For more information, visit www.freedomsummit.net.Media Contact:For all media inquiries, interviews, or sponsorship information, please contact: media@fsummit.net Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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The Clean Cities And Urban Development Forum 2024 – Driving Innovation For Sustainable Waste Management & Urban Development ACN Newswire

The Clean Cities And Urban Development Forum 2024 – Driving Innovation For Sustainable Waste Management & Urban Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Clean Cities and Urban Development Forum 2024 is set to take place on November 20 - 21, 2024, at the prestigious M Resort Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. This exclusive event promises to bring together global leaders, industry experts, policymakers, and innovators, all united by a shared vision of creating cleaner, greener, and more sustainable cities.More than just a conference, the Clean Cities and Urban Development Forum 2024 is a call to action. In an era marked by rapid urbanization and environmental challenges, it’s essential for cities and communities to adopt smarter and more sustainable approaches to waste management and urban development. As the world’s urban population grows, cities are facing increasing pressure to address waste generation, resource consumption, and environmental degradation. From air pollution to overflowing landfills, the challenges are clear. However, this forum will provide a unique opportunity to explore the solutions that can transform urban areas into sustainable, eco-friendly environments for future generations.Event Highlights:The Clean Cities and Urban Development Forum 2024 will focus on innovative strategies that aim to reduce waste, promote recycling, and minimize environmental impacts. This year’s theme revolves around the integration of smart technologies and zero-waste initiatives to foster urban growth through safe and effective practices.Key topics to be covered include:- Smart Technologies for Waste Management: Industry leaders will present groundbreaking solutions to optimize waste management through smart technologies such as IoT (Internet of Things), AI-powered waste segregation systems, and real-time data analytics for efficient collection and disposal. These solutions promise to revolutionize how cities manage waste while reducing costs and improving environmental outcomes.- Advanced Strategies for Waste Segregation and Recycling: Attendees will explore cutting-edge techniques for effective waste segregation and recycling that aim to significantly reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. Best practices from cities leading the charge in sustainable waste practices will be highlighted, providing actionable insights for attendees to implement in their own municipalities.- Waste-to-Energy Innovations: One of the most exciting discussions will focus on the pioneering innovations in waste-to-energy and biogas production. Experts will demonstrate how organic waste can be converted into valuable resources such as electricity, biofuels, and compost. These technologies offer a promising pathway for cities to turn their waste problems into sustainable energy solutions.- CO2 Reduction and the Valorisation of Solid Waste: The forum will delve into advanced CO2 reduction strategies, including the valorisation of solid waste into biofuels, compost, and recyclable materials. These techniques not only mitigate greenhouse gas emissions but also create economic opportunities through the circular economy, driving sustainability forward.- Collaborative Urban Development: Attendees will also have the chance to hear from policymakers and urban planners about successful urban development strategies that prioritize sustainable growth. By integrating green spaces, energy-efficient infrastructure, and sustainable building practices, cities can reduce their carbon footprint while enhancing the quality of life for residents.Why AttendThe Clean Cities and Urban Development Forum 2024 is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the fields of urban development, environmental sustainability, waste management, and renewable energy. It is designed for those who want to stay at the forefront of sustainability innovations and urban growth strategies that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).By attending, participants will not only witness groundbreaking discussions but also become part of the change driving sustainable urban growth across Asia and beyond. This is an unparalleled opportunity for stakeholders in the public and private sectors, as well as those involved in urban planning, environmental management, and technology development, to come together and shape the future of urban sustainability.Here’s what makes this forum unique:1. Access to Industry Experts: The forum will feature speakers from multi-diversified industries across Asia and beyond, providing participants with direct access to some of the brightest minds in sustainability and urban planning.2. Networking Opportunities: With a diverse group of attendees including industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts, participants will have numerous opportunities to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with peers from around the world.3. Actionable Insights: Each session is designed to provide tangible takeaways that attendees can implement in their own projects or businesses. From learning how to integrate smart waste management solutions to exploring the latest advancements in waste-to-energy, this forum offers tools and strategies for real-world application.4. Future-Focused Discussions: The forum will not only address today’s challenges but will also explore emerging trends and technologies that will shape the future of sustainable urban development. From biogas production to next-generation recycling technologies, attendees will leave with a clear understanding of where the industry is headed.Keynote SpeakersThe event will showcase an esteemed lineup of speakers who are pioneers in their respective fields, offering valuable insights and strategies for sustainable development. Speakers include:- Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib, Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer at Malakoff. With extensive experience in leading sustainable energy initiatives, Anwar will discuss the role of energy in urban development and how clean energy can drive sustainable cities.- Dr. Maria Neira, Director of the Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Health at the World Health Organization. Dr. Neira will focus on the intersection of public health and sustainable waste management, emphasizing the need for cities to adopt eco-friendly waste practices to protect human health.- Tengku Erina Tengku Nasrudin, Chief Executive Officer at AECA SOLUTIONS. As a leader in environmental solutions, Tengku Erina will present on innovative strategies for waste-to-energy transformation and how cities can harness waste as a resource.- Vinod Sekhar, Chairman & Group CEO at Petra Group. Vinod will share his insights on the circular economy and how businesses can lead the way in creating sustainable, waste-free communities through innovative technologies.- Dr. Margaret Kuyor, Deputy Secretary (Circular Economy Policy) at the Urban Sustainability & Green Environment Division, Ministry of Housing & Local Government. Dr. Kuyor will discuss Malaysia’s ongoing initiatives in circular economy and urban sustainability, with a focus on policy frameworks that can foster greener cities.SessionsThe Clean Cities and Urban Development Forum 2024 will present a wide range of sessions focused on innovative waste management strategies. Topics include biological waste treatments, waste-to-energy technologies, AI-powered sludge and wastewater management, and reducing carbon and water footprints. The forum will also explore biofuel production, advanced recycling techniques, e-waste recovery, hydrogen production, and the role of municipalities in sustainability.ConclusionThe Clean Cities and Urban Development Forum 2024 is more than just an event—it’s a global platform for action. Join us to learn from the best minds in the industry, share your own experiences, and play a pivotal role in creating a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for urban environments across the world.About The Clean Cities and Urban Development Forum 2024The Clean Cities and Urban Development Forum 2024 is organized by CT Event Asia, a leading provider of high-level events in the field of environmental sustainability and urban development. With a focus on knowledge-sharing and fostering innovation, CT Event Asia brings together experts from diverse industries to address the most pressing challenges of our time.For more information, please contact:Amina KanteSenior Marketing ManagerCT Event AsiaPhone: +601161888699Email: amina@ctasia.com.myWebsite: https://www.cleancitiesforum.com/Registration: Early bird discounts are available until October 15th, 2024. Register at: https://www.cleancitiesforum.com/request Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Anson Receives US$330M Letter of Interest from Export-Import Bank of the United States ACN Newswire

Anson Receives US$330M Letter of Interest from Export-Import Bank of the United States

Highlights:A non-binding Letter of Interest received from the US EXIM Bank for up to US$330M in long term debt financing for the construction of a lithium production plant at the Paradox Basin in Utah, USA.US EXIM is the official export credit agency of the US Federal Government, whose objectives include strengthening America’s Supply Chains through it’s “Make More in America” Initiative.Anson continues to advance development of its globally significant lithium projects located in the Paradox Basin, Utah.NEWPORT BEACH, CA, Sept 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anson Resources Limited (ASX:ASN) ("Anson Resources" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that its 100% owned US subsidiary, A1 Lithium, has received a non-binding and conditional Letter of Interest (LoI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM) to provide a debt funding package of up to US$330 million (A$500 million1) for the construction of a lithium production plant in Utah, USA, under the "Make More in America" Initiative.The LoI from US EXIM represents a material step in Anson's project funding strategy and is recognition of the strong engagement the Company has had with the US Government and with industry partners in the United States.Anson's Executive Chairman and CEO Bruce Richardson commented:"We are delighted to receive this Letter of Interest from US EXIM following extensive collaboration with multiple government and industry stakeholders in the United States. This LoI reflects our continued strong development, permitting progress and community engagement efforts in the United States and Southern Utah in particular.The United States seeks to develop a domestic and reliable source of critical minerals and the Paradox Basin, which we believe is the largest source of lithium in the United States, has a significant role to play. Our DLE technology will produce one of the most environmentally friendly sources of lithium globally. This will support the development of the new energy economy, from electric vehicles to drones and defense."Anson's Chief Financial Officer Matthew Beattie commented:"This LoI reflects the Paradox Project in Sothern Utah's potential to be a major source of new, high paying jobs and stimulate investment in the region. While non-binding, the Company views the LoI as an important step in advancing our project financing plan for the development of our world class Paradox Basin projects. If finalised, the US EXIM facility will make up a substantial portion of the overall funding requirements."The LoI from EXIM does not represent a financing commitment and is a preliminary step in the formal EXIM application process. The debt financing is subject to the satisfactory completion of due diligence, the negotiation and settlement of final terms, and the negotiation of definitive documentation. There can be no assurance that the debt financing will be completed on the terms as described above or at all. The Company will update the market upon reaching a definitive agreement with US EXIM for funding support.About the Export-Import Bank of the United StatesUS EXIM is the official export credit agency of the United States of America. EXIM is an independent Executive Branch agency with a mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services.As published in its 2023 Annual Report, EXIM has current exposure to US$1,476.7 billion in lending across 148 countries around the world. The default rate across the portfolio is 0.98%, reflecting the high standards of credit required to obtain EXIM financing. Furthermore, EXIM's charter requires that it supplement and encourage, not displace, private capital.For further information please contact:Will MazeHead of Investor RelationsE: investors@ansonresources.comPh: +61 7 3132 7990www.ansonresources.comFollow us on Twitter @anson_irSOURCE: Anson Resources Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Experian Launches Global Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Compliance Solution for Enhanced KYC/KYB Verification ACN Newswire

Experian Launches Global Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Compliance Solution for Enhanced KYC/KYB Verification

SINGAPORE, Sept 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Experian Singapore (Experian) recently introduced Global UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Ownership), a comprehensive report to the market, designed to revolutionise due diligence and compliance processes in onboarding, portfolio management, and customer lifecycle management.This innovative resource provides detailed insights and evaluations of cross-border UBOs in over 200 markets, helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs), corporations and financial institutions navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance and risk management.In an increasingly globalised and regulated marketplace, the importance of thoroughly understanding the complexities of business structures cannot be overstated. Experian’s Global UBO reports offer a standardised, detailed analysis of UBOs in one comprehensive report. These reports equip organisations with the critical information needed to make well-informed decisions, ensuring they meet the highest standards of due diligence, compliance, Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) needs.It’s no longer only financial institutions who have to comply with UBO regulations. Regulators are bringing their rules in line with global efforts to promote beneficial ownership transparency across other sectors – namely legal, real estate, corporate service providers and accountancy.In Singapore, real estate developers with more than four units have to comply with the anti-money laundering and terrorism financing provisions. (ref https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Guidelines/Developers/Anti-Money-Laundering)“Experian Global UBO helps businesses know exactly who they are doing business with, ensuring that their business partners comply with national and international laws on money laundering (AML), bribery and corruption, and regulations related to KYC/KYB. It automates and enhances the due diligence process by providing a reliable and comprehensive UBO report,” said Kabir Khanna, General Manager, Experian Credit Services Singapore.Key benefits of the Global UBO report includes:Enhanced Due Diligence: Comprehensive evaluations help identify potential risks and ensure thorough vetting of UBOs during the onboarding process.Streamlined Portfolio Management: Leads to more effective and efficient risk management and decision-making, fostering a more secure and stable portfolio.Improved Customer Lifecycle Management: Insights ensure that organisations remain compliant with evolving regulations and maintain high standards of customer relationship management.These reports are an essential tool for financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and businesses committed to maintaining compliance and managing risk in today's complex environment. By leveraging Experian’s Global UBO reports, organisations can confidently navigate the challenges of regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and enhance their overall operational integrity.In conjunction with the launch of Global UBO reports in Southeast Asia, Experian is also introducing a global monitoring service for Credit Reports. These are refreshed investigative credit reports produced over a predetermined period to help monitor critical business relationships in a proactive manner.For more information about Experian’s Global UBO solution and the new Global Monitoring Service for Credit Reports, please visit www.experian.com.sg.For media enquiries: PRecious Communications for Experianexperian@preciouscomms.com About ExperianExperian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics, and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invested in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and innovate. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Ensign InfoSecurity Recognised as Honouree in NextGen Tech 30, ASEAN’s First Public-Private Initiative to Recognise Growth Companies of the Region ACN Newswire

Ensign InfoSecurity Recognised as Honouree in NextGen Tech 30, ASEAN’s First Public-Private Initiative to Recognise Growth Companies of the Region

SINGAPORE, Sept 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Ensign InfoSecurity (“Ensign”), one of Asia’s largest comprehensive cybersecurity service providers, has been named an honouree in the prestigious NextGen Tech 30, the region’s first initiative spotlighting home-grown growth stage companies transforming the ASEAN economy. Organised by Granite Asia in partnership with key players such as 65 Equity Partners, DBS Bank, EDBI, Infocomm Media Development Authority, KKR, Northstar Group, Singapore Business Federation and Singapore Exchange, NextGen Tech 30 identifies companies driving exceptional innovation and growth across Automation, Enterprise Solutions, and Food Tech & Brands.Ensign’s recognition in the Enterprise Solutions category of the NextGen Tech 30 marks a significant milestone in its growth across ASEAN. This accolade reinforces the company’s leadership in cybersecurity innovation and its role in strengthening digital resilience across the region. Powered by its in-house research and development, Ensign delivers proprietary solutions designed to address the growing complexity of cyber threats. These technologies, underpinned by patented methodologies, provide cutting-edge protection for both public and private sector organisations.Since its inception in 2018, Ensign has evolved into a world-class cybersecurity company with an Asia-first approach. Acting as a single point of accountability, Ensign provides a comprehensive, threat-informed suite of services spanning advisory, assurance, architecture design, systems integration, managed security, and incident response. Leveraging AI, data science, and deep threat analysis, the company delivers tailored solutions to address the specific cybersecurity challenges faced by its clients.A key highlight of Ensign’s recent innovations is the launch of Aletheia, a cutting-edge deepfake detection solution designed to safeguard enterprises, governments and consumers from the growing threat of AI-manipulated media. Aletheia represents a significant advancement in cybersecurity, leveraging AI to detect deepfakes in real time, within seconds and achieving up to 90% accuracy."We are honoured to be named a NextGen Tech 30 honouree. This recognition underscores our dedication to pushing the boundaries of cybersecurity innovation while supporting the digital growth of the ASEAN economy. At Ensign, we are focused on developing AI-driven solutions that not only address today’s threats but also equip organisations to stay ahead of future challenges,” said Tammie Tham, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ensign InfoSecurity.The NextGen Tech 30 is backed by a panel of esteemed industry leaders and investors including Mukul Chawla, Head of Asia Pacific Growth Equity at KKR; Kok Ping Soon, CEO of Singapore Business Federation; Jenny Lee, Senior Managing Partner of Granite Asia; Lew Chuen Hong, Chief Executive of Infocomm Media Development Authority; Paul Ng, CEO of EDBI; Ng Yao Loong, CFO of SGX Group; Tan Su Shan, Group Head of Institutional Banking at DBS Bank; Adrienne Teh, Managing Director of 65 Equity Partners; Wong Chee-Yann, Group CIO at Northstar Group, further cementing the significance of this accolade.About Ensign InfoSecurityEnsign InfoSecurity is the largest comprehensive cybersecurity service provider in Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, Ensign offers bespoke solutions and services to address their clients’ cybersecurity needs. Their core competencies are in the provision of cybersecurity advisory and assurance services, architecture design and systems integration services, and managed security services for advanced threat detection, threat hunting, and incident response. Underpinning these competencies is in-house research and development in cybersecurity. Ensign has two decades of proven track record as a trusted and relevant service provider, serving clients from the public and private sectors in the Asia Pacific region.For more information, visit www.ensigninfosecurity.com or email media@ensigninfosecurity.com. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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國泰君安國際成功協助深圳市政府、廣東省政府發行離岸人民幣地方政府債券 ACN Newswire

國泰君安國際成功協助深圳市政府、廣東省政府發行離岸人民幣地方政府債券

香港, 2024年9月23日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 國泰君安國際控股有限公司("國泰君安國際"、"公司"或"集團",股份代號:1788.HK)始終深耕廣東省境外債券市場,連續多次為深圳市政府、廣東省政府發行境外債券提供綜合優質服務,參與了深圳市政府、廣東省政府2024年全部境外債券發行,與深圳市政府、廣東省政府保持了深厚的合作關係。2024年8月8日,國泰君安國際作為聯席簿記管理人成功協助深圳市政府在香港特別行政區發行50億元離岸人民幣地方政府債券,其中2年期發行規模9億元,發行利率2.15%;3年期發行規模27億元,發行利率2.20%;5年期發行規模24億元,發行利率2.33%;10年期發行規模10億元,發行規模2.50%。本次發行受到政策性銀行、商業銀行、主權財富基金、保險公司等投資機構的廣泛關注,定價當日下單帳戶達53個,峰值訂單規模達480億元,訂單倍數達6.9倍。2024年8月21日,國泰君安國際作為聯席簿記管理人成功協助廣東省政府在澳門特別行政區發行25億元離岸人民幣地方政府債券,包括2年期專項綠色債券(15億元)及3年期專項債券(10億元),2年期、3年期發行利率分別為2.15%和2.20%。本次離岸人民幣債券發行受到澳門、香港及東南亞國家等國際投資者的高度關注與積極參與,認購倍數達2.3倍。在澳門特別行政區回歸25周年之際,廣東省政府赴澳發行25億元離岸人民幣地方政府債券具有重要意義,不斷加強與澳門特區的緊密聯繫,提升廣東省參與澳門金融市場的深度與廣度。2024年9月10日,國泰君安國際作為聯席簿記管理人成功協助廣東省政府在香港特別行政區發行50億元離岸人民幣地方政府債券,包括2年期債券(20億元)、3年期債券(15億元)及5年期綠色債券(15億元),2年期、3年期及5年期發行利率分別為2.08%、2.13%及2.23%。此次發行為廣東省政府首次在香港地區發行離岸人民幣地方政府債券,獲得香港地區、阿聯酋、瑞士等優質國際投資人的踴躍認購,認購訂單峰值達571.8億元,認購倍數達11.4倍。國泰君安國際始終致力於助力粵港澳大灣區發展,積極提供跨境投融資服務,不斷推動綠色可持續金融協調發展。近年來,國泰君安不斷加大在粵港澳大灣區的資源投入。2023年,國泰君安與廣東省政府簽約全面戰略合作協定,全力支持支持廣東製造業當家,積極開展跨境金融服務。2021年至今國泰君安國際承銷32只廣東省國有企業境外債發行,占廣東省國有企業發行總筆數的78%,是廣東省境外債券市場佔有率最高的金融機構。未來,國泰君安國際將進一步深度參與廣東省境外債券市場,為粵港澳大灣區發展引入國際金融活水,助推離岸人民幣國際化進程發展。 - 完 - Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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GTJAI Successfully Assisted Shenzhen Municipal Government and Guangdong Provincial Government ACN Newswire

GTJAI Successfully Assisted Shenzhen Municipal Government and Guangdong Provincial Government

HONG KONG, Sept 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited ('Guotai Junan International', the 'Company' or 'GTJAI', stock code: 1788.HK) has always been deeply involved in the Guangdong Province's overseas bond market, and continuously provides comprehensive and high-quality services for the issuance of overseas bonds by the Shenzhen Municipal Government and Guangdong Provincial Government multiple times. It has participated in all overseas bond issuances by the Shenzhen Municipal Government and Guangdong Provincial Government in 2024, maintaining an in-depth cooperative relationship.On 8 August 2024, GTJAI, as a joint bookrunner, successfully assisted the Shenzhen Municipal Government in issuing RMB5 billion offshore RMB local government bonds in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The issuance included a 2-year bond of RMB900 million at an interest rate of 2.15%, a 3-year bond of RMB2.7 billion at an interest rate of 2.20%, a 5-year bond of RMB2.4 billion at an interest rate of 2.33%, and a 10-year bond of RMB1 billion at an interest rate of 2.50%. This issuance attracted widespread attention from policy banks, commercial banks, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies and other investment institutions. On the pricing day, there were 53 accounts placing orders, with a peak order size of RMB48 billion, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 6.9 times.On 21 August 2024, GTJAI, as a joint bookrunner, successfully assisted the Guangdong Provincial Government in issuing RMB2.5 billion offshore RMB local government bonds in the Macao Special Administrative Region. This issuance included a 2-year special green bond of RMB1.5 billion and a 3-year special bond of RMB1 billion, with interest rates of 2.15% and 2.20% respectively. The issuance of offshore RMB bonds attracted high attention and active participation from international investors in Macao, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asian countries, with an oversubscription ratio of 2.3 times. The issuance of RMB2.5 billion offshore RMB local government bonds by the Guangdong Provincial Government in Macao on the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland has significant importance, which continuously strengthened the close ties with the Macau SAR and enhanced Guangdong Province's depth and breadth of participation in the Macao financial market.On 10 September 2024, GTJAI, as a joint bookrunner, successfully assisted the Guangdong Provincial Government in issuing RMB5 billion offshore RMB local government bonds in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The issuance included a 2-year bond of RMB2 billion, a 3-year bond of RMB1.5 billion, and a 5-year green bond of RMB1.5 billion, with interest rates of 2.08%, 2.13%, and 2.23% respectively. This issuance marks the first time that the Guangdong Provincial Government has issued offshore RMB local government bonds in Hong Kong, which garnered strong interest from top-tier international investors in Hong Kong, the UAE, Switzerland and other prominent markets, with a peak order size of RMB57.18 billion and an oversubscription ratio of 11.4 times.GTJAI has consistently dedicated itself to supporting the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area by actively providing cross-border investment and financing services and continuously promoting the coordinated development of green and sustainable finance. In recent years, Guotai Junan has significantly increased its investments in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. In 2023, Guotai Junan signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with the Guangdong Provincial Government, pledging full support to the leading role of Guangdong's manufacturing industry and actively expanding cross-border financial services. Since 2021, GTJAI has successfully underwritten 32 overseas bond issuances for state-owned enterprises in Guangdong Province, representing 78% of the total number of such issuances and solidifying its position as the leading financial institution with the highest market share in Guangdong's overseas bond market. Looking ahead, GTJAI will deepen its engagement in Guangdong's overseas bond market, and introduce international financial resources for the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and facilitate the progress of offshore RMB internationalization.- End - Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Atlas Lithium Progresses Towards Key Permitting ACN Newswire

Atlas Lithium Progresses Towards Key Permitting

Boca Raton, Florida--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - September 23, 2024) - Atlas Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLX) ("Atlas Lithium" or "Company"), a leading lithium exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that the technical management group of the state of Minas Gerais Environmental Foundation, the governmental agency regulating operational licensing within the state of Minas Gerais (the "Agency"), issued a 161-page technical report which recommends approval of Atlas Lithium's permit application for its Neves Project. This is a critical step for the Company's ability to receive the permit to assemble and operate its lithium processing plant and to process the mined ore at the facility.Atlas Lithium filed its operational permit application on September 1, 2023. Since then, the Company's Neves Project has been inspected by the Agency's technical team, an essential step in the permitting process. During the last twelve months, Atlas Lithium received multiple sets of technical questions from the Agency's staff which the Company addressed timely, leading up to the issuance of the Agency's comprehensive report with the favorable recommendation for the approval of the Company's permit application.Marc Fogassa, CEO of the Company, commented, "This milestone announcement is one of the most significant developments in Atlas Lithium's history. We extend our gratitude to the numerous experts from the environmental agency of the state of Minas Gerais who thoroughly analyzed our project and concluded with their recommendation for approval of our permit. We are continuing our steady progress towards becoming a producer."In other news, preparations continue as planned for the shipment of the Company's lithium processing plant to Brazil. The plant's components, manufactured in South Africa, will be assembled in Brazil to process ore from the Company's Neves Project and produce lithium concentrate, a crucial commercial product in the global lithium supply chain and essential for EV battery production."The Atlas Lithium processing plant represents an advancement over traditional designs as it is compact and modular. We are making continued progress in finalizing all necessary pre-shipment steps", said James Schloffer, a lithium processing expert and member of the Company's Operations Committee.The Company's compact, modular plant design is expected to streamline transportation, installation, and commissioning. Compared to other processing facilities in the lithium industry today, this dense media separation plant will have reduced height, weight, and overall physical footprint. These features will contribute to an environmentally sustainable design that minimizes water usage by maximizing water recycling. Furthermore, Atlas Lithium's project will employ dry stacking of tailings without the use of dams.About Atlas Lithium Corporation Atlas Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLX) is focused on advancing and developing its 100%-owned hard-rock lithium project in the state of Minas Gerais. In addition, Atlas Lithium has 100% ownership of mineral rights for other battery and critical metals including nickel, rare earths, titanium, graphite, and copper. The Company also owns equity stakes in Apollo Resources Corp. (private company; iron) and Jupiter Gold Corp. (OTCQB: JUPGF) (gold and quartzite).Safe Harbor StatementThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based upon the current plans, estimates and projections of Atlas Lithium and its subsidiaries and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. Such statements include, among others, those concerning market and industry segment growth and demand and acceptance of new and existing products; any projections of production, reserves, sales, earnings, revenue, margins or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; uncertainties related to conducting business in Brazil, as well as all assumptions, expectations, predictions, intentions or beliefs about future events. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: results from ongoing geotechnical analysis of projects; business conditions in Brazil; general economic conditions, geopolitical events, and regulatory changes; availability of capital; Atlas Lithium's ability to maintain its competitive position; manipulative attempts by short sellers to drive down our stock price; and dependence on key management.Additional risks related to the Company and its subsidiaries are more fully discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 27, 2024. Please also refer to the Company's other filings with the SEC, all of which are available at www.sec.gov. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent the Company's views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. The Company explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.Investor RelationsGary GuytonVice President, Investor Relations+1 (833) 661-7900gary.guyton@atlas-lithium.comhttps://www.atlas-lithium.com/@Atlas_LithiumTo view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/224188 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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華邦科技成立「大灣區永續發展研究院」(更新版) ACN Newswire

華邦科技成立「大灣區永續發展研究院」(更新版)

香港, 2024年9月23日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 華邦科技控股有限公司(上市編號:3638,下稱「華邦科技」或「本集團」)欣然宣佈成立「大灣區永續發展研究院」(「研究院」),致力促進金融領域多元化,同時亦冀望持續推進業務及永續創新,成為可持續發展的領航者。今日(20日),本集團就正式成立「大灣區永續發展研究院」(「研究院」)舉行隆重的成立典禮,現場獲得多位金融業及在可持續發展界別中之權威人士,以及其他專業界別的重量級貴賓親臨支持,當中包括大灣區永續發展研究院院長毛曙光博士、大灣區永續發展研究院副院長陳永森先生、大灣區永續發展研究院理事長陳明輝先生、華邦科技控股有限公司主席暨執行董事張烈雲先生及港灣家族辦公室首席經濟師邢磊先生,共同見證這個重要的里程碑。「大灣區永續發展研究院」由毛曙光博士擔任院長,旨在為粵港澳大灣區的可持續發展提供「超級聯繫人」視角,通過構建高科技為導向的智庫平台,促進新質生產力在大灣區的落地和實踐。研究院匯集來自大灣區高等教育、學術機構、高科技企業和社企等高端人才,旨在共同探討企業的可持續發展,當中尤其聚焦於香港企業在發展管理中實踐可持續發展,同時研究院亦將致力於促進東西方之間的交流與合作,利用綠色發展、氣候及生態保護等方面,推動雙方在可持續發展領域的知識共用與經驗交流,有助於提升中國在全球可持續發展中的話語權,也將進一步加強香港在國際社會中的地位和影響力。此外,「大灣區永續發展研究院」亦透過理論研究、企業培訓、諮詢服務及論壇活動等多種形式深化可持續發展議題及涉獵多領域研究課題,協助企業制定和實施可持續發展戰略,促進大灣區及更廣泛地區的交流合作。為針對不同領域協調及突破相關研究課題,「大灣區永續發展研究院」將靈活設立各類的研究所或研究中心,根據實際需求考慮設立包括離岸人民幣研究所、新能源新材料研究所、金融科技研究所、永續社會發展研究所、黃金鑽石研究所、綠色金融研究所、東盟金融研究中心等。(從左至右依次為:大灣區永續發展研究院理事長陳明輝先生、大灣區永續發展研究院院長毛曙光博士、華邦科技控股有限公司主席暨執行董事張烈雲先生、港灣家族辦公室首席經濟師邢磊先生及大灣區永續發展研究院副院長陳永森先生)於成立典禮上,大灣區永續發展研究院院長毛曙光博士亦就「永續發展及ESG」為題,作出就任以來之首場主題演講,現場深入探討企業永續發展的必要性,並強調研究院的成立是推動高科技與智庫平台建設的重要一步,研究院將匯聚大灣區的高等教育、學術機構、高科技企業及社會企業等各界精英,共同探討企業可持續發展之道,為區域發展提供新動力。(大灣區永續發展研究院院長毛曙光博士發表主題演講)「大灣區永續發展研究院」的成立為本集團多元化發展戰略中一項前瞻性的重要佈局,與整體業務發展及可持續永續的定位形成了緊密的協同效應。其成立不僅是本集團的重要里程碑,通過構建高科技為導向的智庫平台,實現為粵港澳大灣區的可持續發展提供如香港特首所言,「超級聯繫人」的視角,促進新質生產力在大灣區的落地和實踐,同時亦是本集團深入洞察粵港澳大灣區在推動區域可持續發展方面之重要地位,緊抓機遇致力推進多元化發展戰略佈局的重要舉措。本集團將繼續秉持着前瞻性的發展理念,穩步推進多元化發展戰略,致力於構建多領域的業務佈局,為客戶提供全方位的金融及專業服務。華邦科技控股有限公司主席暨執行董事張烈雲先生表示:「我們非常高興見證『大灣區永續發展研究院』成立,相信在擁有深厚學術積澱及前瞻性行業視野的毛博士的帶領下,研究院可為企業的可持續發展、特區政府之新質生產力及可持續發展政策動向及多領域研究提供豐碩成果,促進新質生產力在粵港澳大灣區的落地和實踐,同時為本集團帶來業務多元化及可持續發展商機。研究院的成立將會是本集團於粵港澳大灣區可持續發展領域的新起點。展望未來,本集團將持續關注市場動態,不斷挖掘潛在商機,進一步推動集團整體業務的多元化發展。」- 完 -有關華邦科技控股有限公司(股份代號:3638.HK,擬更名為「亨利加集團有限公司」)華邦科技控股有限公司(股份代號:3638.HK)是一家從事多元化業務的企業集團,業務範圍涵蓋金融及專業服務、電子產品貿易及食品供應鏈等。本集團的金融業務網絡更已遍及大中華以至亞太其他國家,成員公司家族辦公室業務發揮香港作為國際金融中心的優勢,與全球首屈一指的金融服務機構合作,資產管理、財富傳承、金融信貸及專業服務綜合解決方案。集團成員公司及業務策略夥伴已取得證監會的註冊機構牌照、金銀業貿易場行員資格以及放債人牌照,其他成員公司亦已取得保監會及積金局中介人牌照。本集團致力打造涵蓋多牌照的一站式金融服務平台,為客戶提供全方位的金融及專業服務。有關大灣區永續發展研究院「大灣區永續發展研究院」旨在為粵港澳大灣區的可持續發展提供香港視角,通過構建高科技為導向的智庫平台,促進新質生產力在大灣區的落地和實踐;研究院彙集來自大灣區高等教育、學術機構、高科技企業和社企等高端人才,共同探討企業的可持續發展,特別是香港的企業如何在企業發展管理實踐可持續發展,並為香港在智慧城市和綠色金融等領域提供切實可行的可持續發展政策建議和創新研究,供特區政府參考。研究院將透過舉辦論壇、研討會和培訓課程等項目,促進大灣區內以至與國內的交流合作。同時,研究院也將提供企業諮詢服務,協助企業制定和實施可持續發展戰略。研究院將靈活設立各類研究所或研究中心,以針對不同領域來協調和突破相關的研究課題。此新聞稿由金融公關(香港)有限公司代表華邦科技控股有限公司發佈。如有垂詢,請聯絡:金融公關(香港)有限公司趙泳絲小姐/張曉茵小姐/陳璐小姐電郵:project@financialpr.hk電話:(852)2610 0846傳真:(852)2610 0842 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Lack of quality data and disconnected tech stack impacting Singapore businesses amid rising costs and competition: HubSpot Research ACN Newswire

Lack of quality data and disconnected tech stack impacting Singapore businesses amid rising costs and competition: HubSpot Research

According to HubSpot’s research:High costs is the leading challenge faced by Singapore business (44%) with one in five (22%) saying it’s the biggest challenge they are facing.Intense competition (39%), rising costs of reaching audiences (35%), and channel saturation (34%) emerged as other top challenges in attracting and retaining customers among Singapore businesses.Less than half (43%) of Singapore businesses strongly agree that their data and systems are effectively interconnected to provide a cohesive and comprehensive view of their customers.The average business in Singapore has to switch between 58+ distinct applications just to manage their customer interactions.Nearly eight in ten (76%) of Singapore businesses also do not have enough data or the right data to make their AI usage effective, while about a third (34%) have not ‘started talking about generative AI at all’.SINGAPORE, Sept 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - HubSpot, the customer platform for scaling businesses, has released new data showing that many Singapore companies are contending with insufficient quality data and a disjointed tech stack even as costs and competition continue to rise.Andy Pitre, EVP of Product, HubSpot, launching Breeze at INBOUND 2024Go-to-market teams—marketing, sales, and service—hold the keys to customer happiness, revenue generation, and ultimately business growth. But today, GTM teams are struggling to keep up, let alone drive growth, thanks to intense competition, increasing costs to reach prospects and customers, and channel saturation. To make matters worse, their tech stacks are falling short.Nearly half of Singapore businesses participating in a HubSpot survey cited high costs (44%) as their number one challenge, with one in five (22%) saying it’s the biggest challenge they are facing. This aligns with data from the Singapore Business Federation, which identified increasing manpower and utilities costs as key contributors to business expenses.The survey also found that intense competition (39%), rising costs of reaching prospects and customers (35%), and channel saturation (34%) are impacting the ability of Singapore businesses to effectively attract and retain customers, potentially limiting their growth potential. Inability to compete against their peers could create additional pressures on Singapore businesses, especially with the country recently ranked the world’s most competitive economy worldwide.While technology has traditionally been viewed among Singapore businesses as a tool to augment competitiveness and allow them to punch above their weight, barriers remain when it comes to quality data and a modern tech stack.HubSpot’s findings indicate that less than half (43%) of Singapore businesses agree that their data and systems are effectively interconnected to provide a cohesive and comprehensive view of their customers. This can significantly increase complexity in managing customer interactions and experience, with the average business in Singapore needing to switch between more than 50 distinct applications just to manage customer interactions. As a result, many businesses may struggle to gain a consolidated view of their customers, leading to disconnected data and a suboptimal customer experience.“Needing to switch between more than 50 applications to manage customer interactions is not only detrimental to efficiency, but could also lead to inaccuracies as businesses try to align insights across disparate data sources. Having a single source of truth for customer data is essential to build and maintain meaningful customer relationships,” said Dan Bognar, Vice President & Managing Director of JAPAC, HubSpot. “Technology can give businesses a helping hand, however our findings show that data connectedness and a unified tech stack are presenting significant opportunities for local businesses looking to improve prospecting and customer retention.”An overall lack of quality data could also have had an impact on local adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered tools. According to HubSpot’s survey, nearly eight in ten (77%) of Singapore businesses felt they did not have enough data or the right data to make their AI usage effective. Perhaps as a consequence, about a third (34%) have not ‘started talking about generative AI at all’.“Operating in the world’s most competitive economy is no easy feat, requiring a delicate balance between manginging increasing costs, while delivering an impactful customer experience. At HubSpot, we are committed towards equipping businesses with applications that are easy to use, fast to implement, and delivered on a unified platform. This helps to align marketing, sales, and service teams with a unified view of their customer.” said Bognar.To help businesses grow better in today’s environment, HubSpot is committed to building easy, fast and unified tools. That’s why, at INBOUND 2024 and in our latest Spotlight product launches, HubSpot has unveiled its easiest, fastest, and most unified version yet. Everything is built so that GTM teams can unlock growth for their businesses.Our new, biggest releases include:Breeze, HubSpot’s AI to power the customer platform. Breeze includesCopilot, HubSpot’s new AI companion to boost productivity and make work easier.Four AI agents to get work done fast, from start to finish, including Content Agent, Social Media Agent, Prospecting Agent and Customer Agent.Plus 80 more features embedded across the platform, from remixing content to predicting sales forecasts.Breeze Intelligence, HubSpot’s data enrichment and buyer intent solution. Breeze Intelligence includes:Data enrichment which pulls from a database of over 200 million buyer and company profiles to enrich company and contact records in HubSpot’s Smart CRM.Buyer intent to help customers identify which prospects are best fit.Form shortening to increase conversion by automatically adding information Breeze Intelligence already knows.Updates to Marketing Hub and Content Hub, the combo that’s giving marketers everything they need to launch full campaigns from start to finish, from finding an audience to measuring impact, including:Tools to capture attention like Content Remix for video, which uses AI to turn a single video into a full campaign of clips, audio and written content.Tools to generate leads and convert prospects like Lead Scoring to find high engagement, high-fit prospects and Google Enhanced Conversions to leverage first-party conversion data from HubSpot to improve campaign performance.Tools to measure impact like the new Marketing Analytics Suite, which brings all marketing metrics and reporting in one place to improve campaigns and get results faster.Learn more about our major launches with product deep dives:BreezeBreeze IntelligenceMarketing Hub and Content HubVisit the 2024 Spotlight here.About HubSpotHubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is the customer platform that helps your business grow better. HubSpot delivers seamless connection for customer-facing teams with a unified platform that includes AI-powered engagement hubs, a Smart CRM, and a connected ecosystem that extends the customer platform with over 1,500 App Marketplace integrations, a community network, and educational content from HubSpot Academy. Today, over 228,000 customers, like DoorDash, Reddit, Eventbrite, and Tumblr, across more than 135 countries use HubSpot to attract, engage, and delight customers. Learn more at www.hubspot.com.Research methodologyHubSpot proprietary researchSingapore sample size: 102Global sample size: 1893Press contactYanchang TanSling & Stone for HubSpotyanchangtan@slingstone.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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MUMBAI, INDIA, Sept 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In an era where businesses are realigning their global operations, India has emerged as a pivotal destination for multinational corporations. A new white paper titled "India’s Emerging Role in the Global Economy" reveals how the country's dynamic business environment is reshaping global strategies, positioning India as the ultimate hub for innovation, technology, and foreign direct investment (FDI).Key Insights:Unparalleled Economic Growth: India is forecasted to grow at a staggering 6.5% in FY 2025, making it the fastest-growing major economy, with untapped market potential.Soaring FDI Inflows: Sectors such as computer software and high-tech services have seen an inflow of $17.96 billion, thanks to initiatives like 'Make in India' and 'Digital India.'Technological Powerhouse: India’s digital GDP is expected to hit $1 trillion by 2025, propelled by advancements in AI, cloud computing, and IoT, making it a key global innovation center.An Opportunity Unlike Any OtherThis white paper uncovers the strategies needed to thrive in India’s complex market while navigating risks such as geopolitical tensions and infrastructure challenges. It reveals why global brands like IKEA, Starbucks, and Netflix have achieved unprecedented success by embracing localization, cultural sensitivity, and strategic partnerships.However, the real surprise lies in India’s Tier 2 and 3 cities, which are emerging as the next frontiers of growth, offering businesses new markets and opportunities.Explore the full white paper here: India's Emerging Role in the Global EconomyWhy This MattersIndia's youthful demographic (65% under the age of 35), robust intellectual property laws, and ease of doing business make it a hotbed for innovation and business growth. The paper emphasizes that companies entering India need a tailored approach to local preferences, cultural nuances, and regulatory complexities.About SRKay Consulting GroupTo truly leverage India’s potential, it is essential to partner with a firm that understands the intricacies of this evolving market. SRKay Consulting Group stands at the forefront, helping businesses navigate India’s diverse economy through their expertise in operational excellence and innovative Virtual Captive and Global Competency Center (GCC) solutions. Whether your goal is market entry or expansion, SRKay provides the strategic guidance to ensure sustained growth in India’s competitive landscape. For more information, visit https://www.srkay.com. Read the full report to discover how India is transforming the global economic landscape and why it’s the premier destination for business expansion in 2024.Don’t miss out on understanding why the world’s leading companies are making India their go-to hub for future growth!Media contact:komal@mianext.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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華邦科技成立「大灣區永續發展研究院」 ACN Newswire

華邦科技成立「大灣區永續發展研究院」

香港, 2024年9月20日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 華邦科技控股有限公司(上市編號:3638,下稱「華邦科技」或「本集團」)欣然宣佈成立「大灣區永續發展研究院」(「研究院」),致力促進金融領域多元化,同時亦冀望持續推進業務及永續創新,成為可持續發展的領航者。今日(20日),本集團就正式成立「大灣區永續發展研究院」(「研究院」)舉行隆重的成立典禮,現場獲得多位金融業及在可持續發展界別中之權威人士,以及其他專業界別的重量級貴賓親臨支持,當中包括大灣區永續發展研究院院長毛曙光博士、大灣區永續發展研究院副院長陳永森先生、大灣區永續發展研究院理事長陳明輝先生、華邦科技控股有限公司主席暨執行董事張烈雲先生及港灣家族辦公室首席經濟師邢磊先生,共同見證這個重要的里程碑。「大灣區永續發展研究院」由毛曙光博士擔任院長,旨在為粵港澳大灣區的可持續發展提供「超級聯繫人」視角,通過構建高科技為導向的智庫平台,促進新質生產力在大灣區的落地和實踐。研究院匯集來自大灣區高等教育、學術機構、高科技企業和社企等高端人才,旨在共同探討企業的可持續發展,當中尤其聚焦於香港企業在發展管理中實踐可持續發展,同時研究院亦將致力於促進東西方之間的交流與合作,利用綠色發展、氣候及生態保護等方面,推動雙方在可持續發展領域的知識共用與經驗交流,有助於提升中國在全球可持續發展中的話語權,也將進一步加強香港在國際社會中的地位和影響力。此外,「大灣區永續發展研究院」亦透過理論研究、企業培訓、諮詢服務及論壇活動等多種形式深化可持續發展議題及涉獵多領域研究課題,協助企業制定和實施可持續發展戰略,促進大灣區及更廣泛地區的交流合作。為針對不同領域協調及突破相關研究課題,「大灣區永續發展研究院」將靈活設立各類的研究所或研究中心,根據實際需求考慮設立包括離岸人民幣研究所、新能源新材料研究所、金融科技研究所、永續社會發展研究所、黃金鑽石研究所、綠色金融研究所、東盟金融研究中心等。(從左至右依次為:大灣區永續發展研究院理事長陳明輝先生、大灣區永續發展研究院院長毛曙光博士、華邦科技控股有限公司主席暨執行董事張烈雲先生、港灣家族辦公室首席經濟師邢磊先生及大灣區永續發展研究院副院長陳永森先生)於成立典禮上,大灣區永續發展研究院院長毛曙光博士亦就「永續發展及ESG」為題,作出就任以來之首場主題演講,現場深入探討企業永續發展的必要性,並強調研究院的成立是推動高科技與智庫平台建設的重要一步,研究院將匯聚大灣區的高等教育、學術機構、高科技企業及社會企業等各界精英,共同探討企業可持續發展之道,為區域發展提供新動力。(大灣區永續發展研究院院長毛曙光博士發表主題演講)「大灣區永續發展研究院」的成立為本集團多元化發展戰略中一項前瞻性的重要佈局,與整體業務發展及可持續永續的定位形成了緊密的協同效應。其成立不僅是本集團的重要里程碑,通過構建高科技為導向的智庫平台,實現為粵港澳大灣區的可持續發展提供如香港特首所言,「超級聯繫人」的視角,促進新質生產力在大灣區的落地和實踐,同時亦是本集團深入洞察粵港澳大灣區在推動區域可持續發展方面之重要地位,緊抓機遇致力推進多元化發展戰略佈局的重要舉措。本集團將繼續秉持着前瞻性的發展理念,穩步推進多元化發展戰略,致力於構建多領域的業務佈局,為客戶提供全方位的金融及專業服務。華邦科技控股有限公司主席暨執行董事張烈雲先生表示:「我們非常高興見證『大灣區永續發展研究院』成立,相信在擁有深厚學術積澱及前瞻性行業視野的毛博士的帶領下,研究院可為企業的可持續發展、特區政府之新質生產力及可持續發展政策動向及多領域研究提供豐碩成果,促進新質生產力在粵港澳大灣區的落地和實踐,同時為本集團帶來業務多元化及可持續發展商機。研究院的成立將會是本集團於粵港澳大灣區可持續發展領域的新起點。展望未來,本集團將持續關注市場動態,不斷挖掘潛在商機,進一步推動集團整體業務的多元化發展。」- 完 -有關華邦科技控股有限公司(股份代號:3638.HK,擬更名為「亨利加集團有限公司」)華邦科技控股有限公司(股份代號:3638.HK)是一家從事多元化業務的企業集團,業務範圍涵蓋金融及專業服務、電子產品貿易及食品供應鏈等。本集團的金融業務網絡更已遍及大中華以至亞太其他國家,成員公司家族辦公室業務發揮香港作為國際金融中心的優勢,與全球首屈一指的金融服務機構合作,資產管理、財富傳承、金融信貸及專業服務綜合解決方案。集團成員公司及業務策略夥伴已取得證監會的註冊機構牌照、金銀業貿易場行員資格以及放債人牌照,其他成員公司亦已取得保監會及積金局中介人牌照。本集團致力打造涵蓋多牌照的一站式金融服務平台,為客戶提供全方位的金融及專業服務。有關大灣區永續發展研究院「大灣區永續發展研究院」旨在為粵港澳大灣區的可持續發展提供香港視角,通過構建高科技為導向的智庫平台,促進新質生產力在大灣區的落地和實踐;研究院彙集來自大灣區高等教育、學術機構、高科技企業和社企等高端人才,共同探討企業的可持續發展,特別是香港的企業如何在企業發展管理實踐可持續發展,並為香港在智慧城市和綠色金融等領域提供切實可行的可持續發展政策建議和創新研究,供特區政府參考。研究院將透過舉辦論壇、研討會和培訓課程等項目,促進大灣區內以至與國內的交流合作。同時,研究院也將提供企業諮詢服務,協助企業制定和實施可持續發展戰略。研究院將靈活設立各類研究所或研究中心,以針對不同領域來協調和突破相關的研究課題。此新聞稿由金融公關(香港)有限公司代表華邦科技控股有限公司發佈。如有垂詢,請聯絡:金融公關(香港)有限公司趙泳絲小姐/張曉茵小姐/陳璐小姐電郵:project@financialpr.hk電話:(852)2610 0846傳真: (852)2610 0842 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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