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香港, 2024年8月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 香港董事學會就香港交易及結算所有限公司（「香港交易所」）建議要求首次擔任董事的人士接受專業培訓，並要求所有董事接受持續專業進修的舉措表示歡迎(1)。香港董事學會認為香港交易所可以在董事培訓方面再做多一點，以進一步維護企業管治標準和董事專業水平。香港董事學會主席陶榮博士表示：「香港董事學會對香港交易所這一次就《企業管治守則》及相關《上市規則》的定期檢討及更新深表認同。香港董事學會雖然並不是對香港交易所建議的每項內容都表示同意，但我們支持要求所有現有董事接受持續專業進修的觀點。」香港董事學會認為，董事會必須為其董事們制定合適的專業培訓政策方可實現持續專業進修的目的和績效。持續專業進修對於董事而言極之重要，大家亦要清楚它與首次培訓是分䦕的。對於從未接受專業董事培訓或任何經驗的人士，接受董事及企業管治的初步專業培訓極其關鍵。董事的首次專業培訓是董事上任前的先決條件，陶榮博士因此認為：「交易所應該鼓勵有關人士在任命前就應該為加入董事會做好準備，而不是在任命後才開始熟習董事職位的要求。」香港董事學會行政總裁徐尉玲博士補充：「我們相信當公司董事首次上任，都應具備能符合當今企業治理需求所需的技能、知識和素質的堅實基礎。香港董事學會一直倡導企業管治的專業培訓的重要性，我們想強調的是，為首次擔任董事人士提供適當的初步專業培訓是為整體企業管治專業進修奠定關鍵基礎。」香港董事學會認為，獲得香港董事學會文憑級別證書（或更高級別）便符合香港交易所目前為新任董事建議的初步專業培訓資格。香港董事學會亦為來自其他市場的合資格/有經驗的董事推薦過渡課程，以幫助他們熟悉香港市場。香港董事學會樂意與交易所合作，設計及提供此類課程，以及在香港設立董事專業培訓的資歷認證制度。關於獨立非執行董事時間投入和任期的建議，香港董事學會前任主席及學會企業管治政策委員會現任主席賴顯榮律師認為：「重點應放在董事和相關發行人是否對投入足夠時間的能力進行誠實的評估，而不是籠統地限制董事出任獨立非執董的數目。我們尤其不同意香港交易所建議只限制出任香港發行人獨立非執董職位的數目。另外，對於獨立非執行董事的職責，多長時間才算太長的問題，答案應該是『視情況而定』，因為獨立思維比任期長短更重要。」香港交易所亦希望沒有獨立董事會主席的發行人需指定一名首席獨立非執行董事。惟由於香港市場目前存在許多限制，以及出於現實情況的考量，香港董事學會相信應該有更有效的建議。賴顯榮律師稱：「如今市場情況並不傾向於讓獨立非執董佔多數。況且首席獨立非執董畢竟是由小眾人士所選。相反，我們應該授權並鼓勵所有獨立非執董共同履行職責，以實現設置首席獨立非執董所希望達成的目標。另外，所有獨立非執董均可安排與股東及持份者會面，年報內也可增設獨立非執董的報告。」賴顯榮律師續稱：「我們也許應該鼓勵更多的發行人設立獨立的董事會主席。獨立董事會主席與所有其他獨立非執行董事攜手合作無疑更有效率。」香港董事學會數年前已提倡增加獨立非執行董事的人數以全力履行其角色。當獨立非執行董事的佔比增大，他們參與董事會事務的積極性和時間投入將獲得大大提升。通過周詳的繼任計劃，也能使職位更替和更新變得更有意義。除上述內容外，香港董事學會對香港交易所提出的多項改革表示支持，包括要求董事會進行績效評估、建立及更新董事會技能列表、要求每年檢討發行人風險管理及內部監控系統的有效性、披露發行人的股息支付政策及董事會的派息決定，以及披露發行人經修改的核數師意見。(1)香港董事學會的回應全文: HKIoD Response to HKEX Consultation香港董事學會（簡稱“HKIoD”，又以下簡稱「學會」）香港董事學會為香港代表董事共同努力的首要組織，其宗旨是促進企業永續發展職能，為所有公司、其擁有者、持份者、人類以至地球創造持久價值；為達成使命，學會致力於企業管治（「企業管治」又稱「公司治理」）及董事專業行為上的倡導及釐定相關標準。學會於1997年由創會主席鄭慕智博士帶領下創始，多年來非常榮幸獲得香港特別行政區行政長官擔任學會贊助人。學會會員來自不同行業及公司類別，並包括執行董事、非執行董事、獨立非執行董事。學會以多元文化及國際視野進行會務，舉辦活動包括董事培訓課程、研討會與論壇、董事立場喉舌、指引設定、公眾教育、董事嘉獎系列、上市公司管治水平釐定等。作為「董事學會環球網絡」（Global Network of Director Institutes 簡稱“GNDI”)的成員組織，學會投入全球性聯手推動優秀企業管治及董事專業行為。學會亦獲委派代辦「氣候管治行動」(Climate Governance Initiative)之香港分部，該行動是與「世界經濟論壇」（World Economic Forum）合作的環球網絡，積極促進董事們處理氣候變化帶來的風險與機遇。詳情請瀏覽：http://www.hkiod.com | http://www.gndi.org | https://climate-governance.org/新聞垂詢: 縱橫公共關係顧問集團有限公司陳 練+852 2114 4396 / brenda.chan@sprg.com.hk香港董事學會王俊泳+852 2889 1414/ wing.wong@hkiod.com Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

SAN MARINO, ITALY , Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - IBA of San Marino, (https://www.iba.sm) an innovation leader in custodial agency and proof of transit technologies for commodities and a subsidiary of Spectral Capital Corporation (OTCQB:FCCN), today announced a strategic licensing agreement with crwdunit, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CrowdPoint Technologies, Inc. This partnership aims to transform IBA’s approach by creating a quantum bridge from Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to traditional commodity custodianship using crwdunit’s cutting-edge quantization technology on a decentralized cloud infrastructure.Revolutionizing Asset Management with Quantum TechnologyIBA will utilize crwdunit’s precise asset valuation technology to enhance its operations, offering unprecedented accuracy and scalability in commodity asset management through the use of Quantum Value Units (QVUs). This integration ensures precise and reliable asset management and valuation during transit.Under this agreement, crwdunit technology will help IBA measure the quantization process when data is placed on a decentralized cloud infrastructure using CrowdPoint’s Distributed and Decentralized Quantum Ledger Database (Vogon Cloud). Vogon Cloud, formerly Node Nexus Network (NNN) which was acquired by Spectral Capital last week, combines quantum computing with a high-performance Zaph virtual machine, offering real-time analytics, secure data storage, and superior scalability.Vladimir Lakin, GM of IBA of San Marino, stated, “Our collaboration with crwdunit marks a significant advancement in our use of decentralized technologies and commodity custodianship services. The real-time quantization capabilities will redefine our asset valuation processes, enhancing transparency and security of traditional DLTs.”Nadab U. Akhtar, Co-Founder, President, and COO of CrowdPoint Technologies, added, “This partnership highlights the impact and versatility of our ecosystem in transforming traditional asset management and DLT with cutting-edge quantum technologies.”About IBA of San MarinoIBA of San Marino, a subsidiary of Spectral Capital Corporation (OTCQB:FCCN), specializes in creating custodianship, immutability, transparency, and a quantum bridge to DLT. Focused on leveraging innovation to deliver high-quality custodianship, IBA helps commodity owners worldwide quantize their contribution to a multi-billion-dollar daily commodity-in-transit market, accelerating its annual growth rate and contributing to positive economic impact in developing nations by creating a new kind of financial alpha.About crwdunit, Inc.A wholly owned subsidiary of CrowdPoint Technologies, Inc., crwdunit develops advanced data architecture and quantization solutions for decentralized systems and asset management, driving growth and operational excellence.About Crowdpoint Technologies inc.CrowdPoint is a pioneer in quantum cloud technology, developing Vogon™, a Distributed and Decentralized Quantum Ledger Database (D2/QLDB™). CrowdPoint’s solutions enhance real-time intelligence, data optimization, and edge-computing, benefiting sectors such as energy management and e-commerce.About Spectral Capital CorporationAbout Spectral Capital Corporation: Founded in 2000 and based in Seattle, Washington, Spectral Capital (OTCQB:FCCN) is a technology startup accelerator and quantum incubator. We specialize in Quantum as a Service (QaaS), leveraging our proprietary Distributed Quantum Ledger Database technology (DQ-LDB) to offer secure, advanced storage and computing solutions.Forward Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and FCCN's growth and business strategy. Words such as "expects," "will," "intends," "plans," "believes," "anticipates," "hopes," "estimates," and variations on such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although FCCN believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of FCCN. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, changes in FCCN's business; competitive factors in the market(s) in which FCCN operates; risks associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in FCCN's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. FCCN expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in FCCN's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.SOURCE: Spectral Capital CorporationFor Media Inquiries:Andrew BardRubenstein Public Relationsabard@rubensteinpr.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Solar District Cooling Group Berhad ("SDCG") is pleased to announce the launch of its prospectus for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities"). The IPO represents a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory, allowing SDCG to expand its operations and strengthen its market position in building management system (“BMS”) and solar thermal systems and energy saving services.Mr. Chris Lai Ther Wei, Head of Capital Markets, Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Chew Sing Guan, Managing Director, Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Edison Kong, Managing Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadMdm. Eileen Liuk, Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group Berhad[L-R]SDCG and its subsidiaries (“Group”) are principally involved in the provision and maintenance of BMS, solar thermal systems and energy saving services. The Group has a proven track record of enhancing energy efficiency across healthcare, hospitality and industrial sectors. SDCG Group is involved in providing energy performance services to the concession companies that are providing hospital support services for public hospitals. The concessionaires engaged SDCG Group as a subcontractor to carry out energy efficiency work related to the installation of hybrid solar thermal hot water systems, and for some contracts, retrofitting of fluorescent lighting of LED lighting.Mr. Wong Kei Fai, Independent Non-Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadMs. Wong Poh May, Independent Non-Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadMr. Chris Lai Ther Wei, Head of Capital Markets, Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Chew Sing Guan, Managing Director, Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd.Mr. Edison Kong, Managing Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadMdm. Eileen Liuk, Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadIr. Dr. Khairul Azmy Bin Kamaluddin, Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadYM Raja Nor Azlina Binti Raja Azhar, Independent Non-Executive Director, Solar District Cooling Group BerhadFollowing the IPO exercise, SDCG is expected to raise RM45.09 million via the issuance of 118.67 million shares at the issue price of RM0.38 per share. The proceeds will be allocated in the following manner:RM1.90 million for the expansion of headquarters in Kajang, Selangor; RM5.00 million for tender bonds and/or performance bonds for future projects;RM18.70 million for the purchase of materials for BMS segment, and solar thermal systems and energy-saving services segment;RM12.67 million for general working capital; RM2.52 million for capital expenditure, including new equipment for BMS, installation and maintenance of solar thermal hot water systems, and purchasing ICT software and services; andRM4.30 million for estimated listing expenses.Applications for the IPO will open at 10:00 a.m. today, following the prospectus launch, and will close on 6 September 2024. SDCG is scheduled to list on the ACE Market on 19 September 2024. At the IPO price of RM0.38 per share, the market capitalisation of the company upon listing will be RM161.05 million.Managing Director of SDCG, Mr. Edison Kong commented, "This IPO represents a significant milestone in Solar District Cooling Group Berhad’s journey. Since 2008, we have been driven by a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Our focus on delivering Building Management Systems and solar thermal technologies has helped us enhance energy efficiency and promote environmental stewardship. With this listing, we look forward to embracing new opportunities and setting new standards in our business. I am deeply grateful to our team, clients, and partners for their continued trust and support.”Head of Capital Markets of Mercury Securities Sdn Bhd, Mr. Chris Lai Ther Wei stated, “We would like to congratulate the Board and the entire team of Solar District Cooling Group Berhad on the successful launch of your IPO prospectus. Well done for reaching another milestone in your corporate journey.”Mercury Securities Sdn. Bhd. is the Principal Adviser, Sponsor, Sole Underwriter, and Sole Placement Agent for SDCG. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”) welcomes(1) The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ("the Exchange")'s proposal to mandate directorship training for first-time directors and require all directors to undergo continuing professional development (“CPD”) training. To further uphold corporate governance standards and director professionalism, HKIoD thinks the Exchange can go further.Dr Christopher To, Chairman of HKIoD, said, “HKIoD welcomes the Exchange’s latest regular exercise to review and update the Corporate Governance Code and related Listing Rules. Although we do not agree with every element of the Exchange’s proposals, we certainly support the notion of making continuing professional development mandatory for all directors.”According to HKIoD, to make true the purpose and effect of continuing training, a board should have a suitable professional development policy for its directors. Continuing training is important for directors to keep up, but it must be distinguished from initial training. For those who do not have directorship training nor experience whatsoever, undergoing initial training on effective directorship and corporate governance is prudent. First-time directorship training should be a prerequisite prior to the director coming on board, however. “The Exchange should go further by encouraging individuals to have become ready for a board seat prior to appointment, rather than to start acquainting themselves with the demands of directorship post-appointment.” Dr To commented.Dr Carlye Tsui, CEO of HKIoD, supplemented, “We believe all company directors, when they first assume their posts, should have a firm grounding of the skills, knowledge and qualities required to meet the corporate governance demands of today. HKIoD long advocates the importance of corporate governance training, and we want to emphasise that proper initial training for first-time directors is one key aspect of the total quality of corporate governance training.”The Institute believes that attaining HKIoD Diploma level credential (or higher) should qualify as initial training now proposed for First-time Directors by the Exchange. The Institute also recommends transition course(s) for credentialed/experienced directors from other markets to help them become familiar with the Hong Kong market. HKIoD will gladly work with the Exchange to design and offer such programmes, and an accreditation regime for directorship training in Hong Kong.On proposals around time commitment and tenure of Independent Non-Executive Director (“INED”), Mr Henry Lai, Past Chairman of HKIoD and current Chairman of the Institute’s Corporate Governance Policies Committee, said, “The emphasis should be on whether the INED and the issuers involved have made an honest assessment as to the ability to devote sufficient time, not a broad-brush requirement on the director to limit the number of INED positions one may hold. Particularly, we do not agree with the Exchange’s proposal which only seeks to limit INED positions one may hold among Hong Kong issuers.” As to the question of how long is too long for an INED, Mr Lai added, “the answer ought to be ‘it depends’. It is the independence of mind that matters, not tenure.”The Exchange would also want issuers without an independent board chair to designate a Lead INED. Due to the many constraints and practical realities now exist in the Hong Kong market, HKIoD believes there are alternatives that can be more effective. “We do not tend to have majority INED in our market. The Lead INED will be chosen from a small group anyway. We should rather empower and encourage all INEDs to collectively perform, to bring the results that are sought under the Lead INED concept. Meetings with shareholders and stakeholders can be set up for all INEDs to take part. There can be an INED report section in the annual report,” Mr Lai commented. “Maybe we should encourage more issuers to have an independent board chair. An independent board chair working together with all the other INEDs can be more helpful,” Mr Lai continued.HKIoD has early on advocated the benefit of moving towards a majority INED, which can make INEDs collectively better able to perform their director roles. With INEDs comprising the majority, their active involvement in board matters becomes more necessary and their time commitment more valued. It should also allow much more room for meaningful rotation and refreshment through careful succession planning.Apart from the above, the Institute expressed support for many changes proposed by the Exchange including mandating board performance review, maintaining a board skills matrix, mandating the annual reviews of the effectiveness of the issuer’s risk management and internal control systems, disclosure of the issuer’s policy on payment of dividends and the board’s dividend decisions, and disclosures in respect of issuers’ modified auditors’ opinion. (1)The full response: HKIoD Response to HKEX ConsultationAbout The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”)The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”) is Hong Kong’s premier body representing directors working together to advance corporate sustainability in creating long-term value for companies, their owners, stakeholders, humankind and Planet Earth through advocacy and standards-setting in corporate governance and director professionalism. Led by Founder Chairman Dr The Hon Moses Cheng, HKIoD was founded in 1997. Throughout the years, HKIoD is honoured to have the Chief Executive of HKSAR as the Institute’s Patron. Membership of HKIoD comprises of directors from diverse industries and corporate types and includes Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Non-Executive Directors. With multi-culturalism and international perspectives, HKIoD organises activities that cover director training, seminars and forums, collective director voice, guideline establishment, public education, Award Series for Director Excellence, assessment of Corporate Governance Scorecard for listed companies etc. As a member body of the Global Network of Director Institutes (“GNDI”), HKIoD is committed to global collaboration in promoting good corporate governance and director professionalism. HKIoD is the appointed Host of the Hong Kong Chapter of Climate Governance Initiative, a global network that collaborates with the World Economic Forum in actively promoting directors’ address of the risks and opportunities of climate change.For details please visit: http://www.hkiod.com | http://www.gndi.org | https://climate-governance.org/Media Enquiries: Strategic Public Relations GroupBrenda Chan+852 2114 4396 / brenda.chan@sprg.com.hkThe Hong Kong Institute of DirectorsWing Wong+852 2889 1414 / wing.wong@hkiod.com– End – Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TRST01, a sustainable tech company that helps businesses meet global sustainability rules while making their supply chains more transparent, trustworthy, and ethical, announces a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with the Rubber Board of India to develop and implement a centralised compliance solution for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Through this strategic partnership, TRST01 becomes the first private entity in the world to enter into an MoU with a public entity for a one-stop compliance solution, setting a new standard in public-private partnerships.The MoU underscores the trust and confidence that the Rubber Board of India has in TRST01 as a key player in the sustainable technology space. While other entites have entered into contract-based agreements, this MoU represents a deeper, more integrated collaboration that is poised to revolutionise compliance processes for the Indian rubber industry.TRST01 and the Rubber Board of India will collaborate on geo-mapping rubber-growing land plots to ensure deforestation-free sourcing and responsible practices. This partnership will also develop a Centralized Database to enhance traceability, risk assessment, and compliance with European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR) in the rubber industry, with TRST01 as the technology partner. Ultimately, the MoU will help strengthen India's regulatory framework and position India as a global leader in sustainable rubber production.Speaking on the strategic agreement with TRST01, Mr. M. Vasanthagesan IRS, CEO and Executive Director of The Rubber Board, said, "This collaboration with TRST01 is a testament to our dedication to supporting the rubber sector. The initiatives outlined in this MoU will facilitate the exporters to comply with EUDR and make Indian rubber growers globally competitive and get wider opportunities for their produce.""This joint venture is a testament to our commitment to driving sustainability and compliance in the rubber industry," remarked Prabir Mishra, CEO and founder of TRST01. "It is a great honour to partner with the Rubber Board of India as this initiative can serve as a model for other industries and regions.For TRST01, the MoU will demonstrate how public-private partnerships can drive innovation in sustainability. The collaboration represents a shared vision for a sustainable future. It will significantly benefit Indian rubber producers, highlighting how TRST01 can help producers achieve global compliance standards in sustainability.About TRST01TRST01 provides cutting-edge technology solutions that ensure supply chain traceability, accurate ESG reporting, digital measurement of sustainability impacts, and the secure management of carbon credits. TRST01 stands out for its simplicity, adaptability, and focus on creating tangible impacts on sustainability, making it accessible and effective for many users, from smallholder farmers to multinational corporations. It is also at the forefront of the regenerative finance movement, creating financial tools that promote practices that restore rather than deplete the earth's resources.TRST01's approach fundamentally transforms how businesses view sustainability by creating a direct and tangible impact on People, Planet, and Profitability. Our innovations are not just about compliance; they make a sustainable ecosystem where every participant benefits. Visit trst01.com to learn more.About Rubber Board IndiaThe Rubber Board of India, headquartered in Kottayam, Kerala, is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Established in 1947, it plays a pivotal role in the development of the rubber industry in India. The Board's responsibilities encompass research, development, and extension activities related to natural rubber cultivation, production, and processing. It also regulates the marketing of rubber and ensures fair prices for both growers and consumers. Through its various initiatives, the Rubber Board strives to enhance the productivity and sustainability of the rubber industry in India, thereby contributing to the economic growth of the country.Media Contact:Sheree TanSenior AssociatePINPOINT PR Pte. Ltd.sheree@pinpointpr.sg | pinpointpr.sgSG: +65 8313 9472Hakim IshakAssociatePINPOINT PR Pte. Ltd.hakim@pinpointpr.global | pinpointpr.sgSG: +65 8949 3040 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

巴林麥納麥, 2024年8月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 巴林正在為第二屆“金融科技前沿”大會做準備，該大會將由《經濟學人》影響力機構策劃，巴林經濟發展委員會（Bahrain EDB）主辦，並得到巴林中央銀行（CBB）和巴林金融科技灣（BFB）的支持。2024年轉型議程系列的旗艦活動將於2024年10月2日和10月3日在巴林展覽世界舉行。本次為期兩天的活動將包括一系列的專家討論，匯聚全球金融科技專家、金融機構、政府和監管機構，共同探討生成式人工智能、區塊鏈技術、網絡犯罪、開放銀行、消費者行為變化、新法規的影響以及優先考慮可持續金融倡議的最佳實踐等熱門話題。在這些深入討論的背景下，會議將審議全球金融服務行業面臨的不斷進展和迫切挑戰。金融科技前沿大會將成為戰略合作和與區域及全球領先玩家進行網絡交流的平台。作為唯一的金融監管機構，巴林中央銀行（CBB）一直致力於提升巴林金融服務部門的競爭力，通過開創新的監管框架和立法來支持國家向數字經濟的轉型，同時引入了創新平台，如監管沙盒。多年來，巴林經濟發展委員會（Bahrain EDB）不斷吸引符合國家優先事項的投資，推動與私營部門和公共部門的持續討論，以創造一個由進步立法支持的商業友好環境。再加上一個繁榮的金融服務生態系統，該系統包括領先的國際傳統銀行機構與新的金融參與者，如加密資產服務提供商、數字支付提供商和高度專業化的公司；巴林已經贏得了中東和北非地區金融科技中心的聲譽。繼去年成功舉辦首屆大會並吸引了來自全球的與會者之後，“金融科技前沿”大會已鞏固了作為創新領導者分享經驗、合作學習和與同行聯繫的平台。展示了巴林在數字化轉型、擴大金融科技領域以及成功培養高度專業人才方面的顯著進展，進一步推動了蓬勃發展的行業，今年的旗艦活動預計將再創輝煌成就。關於由《經濟學人》影響力機構策劃、巴林經濟發展委員會主辦的2024年“金融科技前沿”大會的更多信息，請訪問 https://events.economist.com/fintechforward/ 。欲了解更多信息，請聯繫：Abdulelah AbdullaCommunications DepartmentEconomic Development BoardPhone: +973-39798919E-mail: internationalmedia@bahrainedb.com關於巴林經濟發展委員會（Bahrain EDB）巴林經濟發展委員會（Bahrain EDB）是一個投資促進機構，負責吸引投資進入王國，並支持提升投資環境的各項舉措。巴林經濟發展委員會與政府以及現有和潛在的投資者合作，確保巴林的投資環境具有吸引力，傳達關鍵優勢，並識別通過投資實現進一步經濟增長的機會。巴林經濟發展委員會關注多個經濟領域，這些領域利用巴林的競爭優勢並提供顯著的投資機會。這些領域包括金融服務、製造業、物流、信息與通信技術（ICT）和旅遊業。有關巴林經濟發展委員會的更多信息，請訪問www.bahrainedb.com。巴林金融科技灣（BFB）巴林金融科技灣（BFB）提供一個實體中心，通過創新實驗室、加速計劃、策劃活動、教育機會和合作平台，孵化具有洞察力、可擴展性和影響力的金融科技項目。BFB與政府機構、金融機構、企業、諮詢公司、大學、協會、媒體機構、風險投資和金融科技初創公司合作，將金融市場的所有參與者和利益相關者匯聚在一起。來源: Bahrain Economic Development Board Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年8月28日 - 由黑桃資本有限公司（「黑桃資本」）之附屬公司發起的特殊目的收購公司（「SPAC」）Black Spade Acquisition II Co（「本公司」），今天宣布其首次公開發行的15,000,000 單位價格為每單位10.00 美元。這些單位預計將於 2024 年 8 月 28 日在納斯達克股票市場有限責任公司（「納斯達克」）上市交易，股票代號為「BSIIU」。每個單位由一股A 類普通股和三分之一的可贖回認股權證組成。受限於若干調整，每一完整認股權證均可以每股11.50 美元的行使價格購買一股A 類普通股。單位分拆後不會發行零碎認股權證，只有完整認股權證方可進行交易。當構成這些單位的證券開始單獨交易時，A類普通股和認股權證預計將在納斯達克上市，股票代號分別為「BSII」和「BSIIW」。根據慣例交易條件，此次發行預計將於 2024 年 8 月29日完成。本公司的管理團隊由執行主席兼聯席行政總裁譚志偉先生、聯席行政總裁兼首席財務官吳繩祖先生以及聯席行政總裁兼首席營運官Richard Taylor先生帶領。彼等各曾擔任Black Spade Acquisition Co（「 BSAQ」） 的執行董事或顧問。BSAQ亦是一家由黑桃資本之附屬公司發起的特殊目的收購公司。該公司於2021年8月完成了1.69 億美元的首次公開發行。於2023年8月，BSAQ與越南領先汽車製造商VinFast完成了價值230億美元的企業合併。VinFast是第一家透過企業合併方式在美國上市的越南企業。Clear Street 和 Cohen & Company Capital Markets （J.V.B. Financial Group, LLC的分部）擔任該交易的聯合帳簿管理人。 Latham & Watkins LLP 擔任本公司的法律顧問。 Loeb & Loeb LLP 擔任承銷商的法律顧問。此次公開發行僅透過招股章程方式進行。招股章程副本可向 Clear Street（收件人：Syndicate Department, 150 Greenwich Street, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10007，或透過電子郵件 ecm@clearstreet.io） 或從 SEC 網站 www.sec.gov取得。與證券相關的登記聲明已向美國證券交易委員會（「SEC」）提交，並於 2024 年 8 月23日生效。本新聞稿不構成出售要約或購買要約邀請。如根據任何州份或司法管轄區的證券法，在註冊或取得資格之前此類要約、邀請或出售屬於非法行為，也不得在該州或司法管轄區出售這些證券(左起)聯席行政總裁兼首席財務官吳繩祖先生、執行主席兼聯席行政總裁譚志偉先生、聯席行政總裁兼首席營運官Richard Taylor先生– 完 –關於 Black Spade Acquisition II CoBlack Spade Acquisition II Co 是其創辦人黑桃資本及其管理團隊成立的第二個SPAC，旨在與一項或多項業務或資產進行合併、股份交換、資產收購、股份購買、重組或類似業務合併。雖然本公司可能會與任何業務或行業的目標進行收購或業務合併，但它相信娛樂、生活時尚和科技行業，特別是那些主要受惠於人工智能（「AI」）的行業，提供了充足的業務合併機會。Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including with respect to the proposed initial public offering, the anticipated use of the net proceeds, and the search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated.Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's registration statement and preliminary prospectus for the Company's initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.投資者關係查詢：IR@blackspadeacquisitionii.com傳媒垂詢：縱橫財經公關顧問有限公司 李惠兒電話：+852 2864 4834電郵：vicky.lee@sprg.com.hk楊麗明電話：+852 2864 4833電郵：lilia.yang@sprg.com.hk網址：www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

SYDNEY, AU, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Cisgenics, a pioneer of world-class sustainable irrigation solutions, has entered the Australian market, introducing their next-generation irrigation solutions which hold the potential to shape the future of water management in Australia. The company is opening its first office in Adelaide and undertaken a number of significant projects including a world-class sporting venue and various projects for the City of West Torrens in South Australia. These projects address urban green space management and water optimisation to maintain lush, inviting landscapes while adhering to strict water conservation mandates.Australia faces pressing challenges such as water overconsumption, frequent droughts, and the resulting heightened risk of fires, all of which threaten the sustainability of agricultural practices, urban green spaces, and notable landmarks. Cisgenic’s flagship solution, CisgenX, derived from over 45 years of experience in irrigation experience across more than 1,000 projects, can help overcome some of these issues. A proven solution, CisgenX will be deployed at some of the world’s most recognisable and photographed locations including, Bay East Gardens, and the Founders Memorial at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, along with the Nad Al Sheba Road in the UAE."We see a significant market for CisgenX in Australia, where water conservation and droughts are critical concerns,” says Sam Rebera, Managing Director of Cisgenics. "To help local businesses and communities meet their sustainability goals, we are striving to earn the Smart Approved Watermark, which we believe will establish CisgenX as Australia’s leading sustainable irrigation solution. To support this goal and manage the projects we've secured, we are in the process of opening an office in Adelaide."Cisgenics designs solutions to meet the unique needs of various industries, from golf courses and landscapes to agribusiness. Their precision irrigation systems enhance turf health, create water-efficient green spaces in both urban and rural areas, and boost crop yields. CisgenX, utilises advanced IoT (Internet of Things) technology and machine learning algorithms to optimise water, fertiliser, and energy use. This state-of-the-art solution helps optimise water usage and manage plant health.The integration of technologies in the CisgenX solution enables precision irrigation, where machine learning algorithms will work alongside weather data to predict water needs with pinpoint accuracy, significantly reducing water waste. The platform’s advanced sensors and real-time monitoring optimise resource use, saving money, conserving water, and ensuring plant health. Internal studies have shown that CisgenX can cut water consumption by up to 40%, and in some cases, by as much as 70% on traditional methods of irrigation. These significant reductions help clients meet their ESG goals while providing real-time data through IoT sensors that monitor soil moisture and other critical factors."Through our advanced irrigation solutions, we are not only addressing immediate concerns like water scarcity and fire risk but also contributing to a sustainable future for Australia," added Rebera. "Our goal is to support the country’s efforts to manage its natural resources responsibly while ensuring that essential green spaces thrive.”Cisgenics will be showcasing these products and more at the upcoming Irrigation Conference 2024 in Sydney from 2-4 September. Attendees are invited to visit Booth 88 to learn how their solutions can transform irrigation practices in Australia and beyond.About CisgenicsCisgenics is dedicated to revolutionising the irrigation industry through innovative, AI-powered solutions that optimise water and energy use, promote sustainability, and ensure the health and longevity of green assets worldwide. With more than 45 years of experience, Cisgenics combines deep industry knowledge with the latest technological advancements to offer precision, efficiency, and sustainability in water management. Visit cisgenics.com for more information.For more information, please contact:Illka GobiusManaging DirectorPINPOINT PR Pte. Ltd.Email: illka@pinpointpr.globalPhone: (AU) 0429 396 275 or (SG) +65 9769 8370 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Black Spade Acquisition II Co (the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) sponsored by an affiliate of Black Spade Capital Limited, announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 15,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to be listed for trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “BSIIU” on August 28, 2024.Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols “BSII” and “BSIIW”, respectively. The offering is expected to close on August 29, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.The Company’s management team is led by Dennis Tam, Executive Chairman & Co-CEO, Kester Ng, Co-CEO & CFO and Richard Taylor, Co-CEO & COO, each of who served as executive director of or advisor to Black Spade Acquisition Co (“BSAQ”), a SPAC also sponsored by an affiliate of Black Spade Capital Limited. BSAQ completed its $169 million initial public offering in August 2021. In August 2023, BSAQ completed a $23 billion business combination with VinFast, a leading Vietnamese automaker and the first Vietnamese business to list in the U.S. by way of a business combination. Clear Street and Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of J.V.B. Financial Group, LLC, are acting as joint book-running managers. Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Company. Loeb & Loeb LLP is serving as legal counsel to the underwriters.The public offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus may be obtained from Clear Street, Attn: Syndicate Department, 150 Greenwich Street, 45th floor, New York, NY 10007, by email at ecm@clearstreet.io, or from the SEC website at www.sec.gov.A registration statement relating to the securities has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and became effective on August 23, 2024. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.(from the left) Kester Ng, Co-CEO and CFO, Dennis Tam, Chairman and Co-CEO,Richard Taylor, Co-CEO and COO– End –About Black Spade Acquisition II CoBlack Spade Acquisition II Co is the second SPAC of its founder, Black Spade Capital and its management team incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or assets. While the Company may pursue an acquisition or a business combination with a target in any business or industry, it believes that the entertainment, lifestyle and technology industries, particularly those that are major beneficiaries of artificial intelligence (“AI”), provide ample business combination opportunities.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including with respect to the proposed initial public offering, the anticipated use of the net proceeds, and the search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated.Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's registration statement and preliminary prospectus for the Company's initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.Investor Contact:IR@blackspadeacquisitionii.comMedia Enquiries:Strategic Financial Relations Limited Vicky LeeTel: +852 2864 4834Email: vicky.lee@sprg.com.hkLilia YangTel: +852 2864 4833Email: lilia.yang@sprg.com.hkWebsite: www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

MANAMA, Bahrain, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Bahrain is gearing up for its second edition of Fintech Forward, which will be programmed by Economist Impact, hosted by Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and supported by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB). The flagship installment of 2024's Transformation Agenda series will take place on October 2nd and October 3rd, 2024, at Exhibition World Bahrain.Featuring a series of panel discussions, the two-day event will unite global fintech experts with financial institutions, governments, and regulators to tackle trending topics across generative AI, blockchain technologies, cybercrime, open banking, evolving consumer behaviour, the impact of new regulations, as well as best practices in prioritising sustainable financial initiatives. Against a backdrop of these insightful discussions that will deliberate on the evolving advancements and imminent challenges facing the global financial services industry, Fintech Forward will serve as a platform for both strategic collaboration and networking with leading players across the region and beyond.As a singular financial regulator, the CBB has consistently enhanced the competitiveness of Bahrain's financial services sector, supporting the national transition to a digital economy by pioneering new regulatory frameworks and legislation, all while introducing innovative platforms in the likes of the Regulatory Sandbox. Year after year, Bahrain EDB has continued to attract investments into focused sectors in line with national priorities, fostering ongoing discussions with the private and public sectors to create a business-friendly environment backed by progressive legislation. Further driven by a thriving financial services ecosystem that comprises a balanced portfolio of leading international conventional banking institutions alongside new financial players, including crypto asset service providers, digital payment providers, and highly-specialised firms; Bahrain has earned a reputation as a leading hub of fintech in the Middle East and North Africa region.Following the successful inaugural event last year, which secured attendees from across the world, Fintech Forward has cemented itself as a platform for innovative leaders to share experiences, collaborate on learnings, and connect with their peers. Showcasing Bahrain's phenomenal progress in digital transformation, expanding its fintech space, and success in developing a highly skilled talent pool to further fuel the growth of a booming industry, this year's flagship event is expected to be yet another resounding achievement.More information on Fintech Forward 2024, which will be programmed by Economist Impact and hosted by Bahrain EDB, can be found on https://events.economist.com/fintechforward/.For more information, please contact:Abdulelah AbdullaCommunications DepartmentEconomic Development BoardPhone: +973-39798919E-mail: internationalmedia@bahrainedb.comAbout Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB)The Bahrain EDB is an investment promotion agency with the overall responsibility of attracting investment into the Kingdom and supporting initiatives that enhance the investment climate.The Bahrain EDB works with the government and both current and prospective investors, to ensure that Bahrain's investment climate is attractive, to communicate the key strengths, and to identify where opportunities exist for further economic growth through investment.The Bahrain EDB focuses on several economic sectors that capitalise on Bahrain's competitive advantages and provide significant investment opportunities. These sectors include financial services, manufacturing, logistics, ICT, and tourism.For more information on the Bahrain EDB visit www.bahrainedb.comBahrain FinTech BayBahrain FinTech Bay (BFB) provides a physical hub to incubate insightful, scalable and impactful FinTech initiatives through innovation labs, acceleration programs, curated activities, educational opportunities and collaborative platforms. BFB partners with governmental bodies, financial institutions, corporates, consultancy firms, universities, associations, media agencies, venture capital and FinTech startups to bring the full spectrum of financial market participants and stakeholders together.SOURCE: Bahrain Economic Development Board Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

MALAYSIA, Aug 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - MClean Technologies Berhad ("MClean Technologies" or the "Company"), an established provider of precision cleaning and surface treatment solutions, is pleased to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2024 (“Q2 FY2024”). The Company has recorded its second consecutive profitable quarter in the financial year ending 31 December 2024 (“FY2024”), marking a significant turnaround in its financial performance.Datuk Dr. Terence Tea Yeok Kian, the Executive Chairman and Managing Director of MClean Technologies BerhadFor Q2 FY2024, MClean Technologies reported revenue of RM15.5 million, a 30% increase compared to RM12.0 million in the same quarter last year (“Q2 FY2023”). This increase in revenue is largely attributed to stronger demand for the Company’s precision cleaning and surface treatment services. Notably, the Company achieved a profit before tax (“PBT”) of RM1.0 million, a substantial improvement from the loss before tax of RM1.1 million in Q2 FY2023, due to higher revenue in the current quarter and the successful implementation of cost management initiatives.Comparing to the immediate preceding quarter (“Q1 FY2024”), MClean Technologies recorded an 18% growth in revenue from RM13.1 million to RM15.5 million, driven primarily by increased demand for its precision cleaning services. In tandem with this revenue growth, the PBT of the Company surged by 177% in Q2 FY2024, compared to RM0.4 million PBT in Q1 FY2024.For the first six months of FY2024 (“6M FY2024”), MClean Technologies reported revenue of RM28.7 million, a 19% increase compared to RM24.0 million in the same period last year (“6M FY2023”), primarily due to stronger demand for precision cleaning and surface treatment services. The Company’s PBT for 6M FY2024 stood at RM1.3 million, marking a remarkable turnaround from the loss before tax of RM2.2 million in the corresponding period of FY2023. This growth underscores the consistent demand for MClean’s services, particularly in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and consumer electronics sectors.With the entry of the new substantial shareholder, Accrelist Crowdfunding Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accrelist Ltd. (“Accrelist”), on 2 July 2024, which currently holds 28.5% stake in MClean Technologies, MClean Technologies aims to leverage on the strategic partnership opportunity that is presented by Accrelist’s extensive expertise in business transformation and growth.Accrelist, listed on the Catalist Board of the Singapore Exchange, is a diversified group with interests in medical aesthetics and injection moulding services, held through its subsidiary, Jubilee Industries Holdings Ltd, which is also listed on the Catalist. With the entry of this new shareholder, MClean Technologies is exploring various synergistic strategies to increase market share, expand customer and sector opportunities, and deepen cost-efficiency efforts through enhanced expertise and talent resource utilisation.Datuk Dr. Terence Tea Yeok Kian, Executive Chairman and Executive Director of MClean Technologies said, “We are very pleased with our performance in the second quarter of 2024, which marks our second consecutive profitable quarter in the current financial year. The strong financial results reflect the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as the strategic decisions we have made to enhance operational efficiency. The successful turnaround of the company demonstrates our commitment to building sustainable growth and profitability. Our focus remains on sustaining this positive momentum and achieving long-term profitability. We are particularly encouraged by the growth in demand for our HDD solutions in Malaysia and Thailand, and we will continue to leverage our strengths to deliver value to our shareholders.”Looking ahead, MClean is dedicated to maintaining its positive momentum and focusing on long-term profitability. The management team is confident that the Company's strategic initiatives, combined with ongoing cost management efforts, will position MClean for continued success in the quarters to come.As of 27 August 2024, the share price of MClean Technologies had closed at RM0.29 as at 5:00 P.M., representing a market capitalisation of RM57.2 million.This press release should be read in conjunction with the full text of the announcement released by MClean Technologies on 27 August 2024 in relation to its interim financial statements for the quarter and six months ended 30 June 2024 which is available on the Bursa website.ABOUT MCLEAN TECHNOLOGIES BERHADMClean Technologies Berhad, is a leading provider of surface treatment, precision cleaning, and packaging services. The Company serves a diverse range of industries, including Hard Disk Drive, Consumer Electronics, and Oil & Gas. With operations in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, MClean is committed to delivering high-quality and reliable services to its clients. For more information, visit http://www.mclean.com.sg/.For more information, please contact:Jazzmin WanTel: +60 17-289 4110Email: j.wan@swanconsultancy.bizStephanie ChowTel: +60 18-314 3933Email: s.chow@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On August 22, AAC Technologies (02018.HK) held its 2024 interim results presentation in Hong Kong, delivering remarkably impressive performance.According to the Interim Report, in the first half of 2024, AAC Technologies achieved a revenue of RMB 11.25 billion, hitting a new high since its listing, with a year-on-year revenue growth of 22.0% and a gross profit margin of 21.5%, up by 7.4 percentage points year-on-year. The net profit amounted to RMB 537 million, representing a significant increase of 257.3% year-on-year. Notably, PSS, which was announced to acquire last year, contributed a consolidated revenue of approximately RMB 1.5 billion in the first half of the year, with a gross profit margin of approximately 25.0%.During the interview, Ms. Guo Dan, the CFO of AAC Technologies stated that in the first half of 2024, all business segments of AAC Technologies made positive progress, significantly enhancing profitability and maintaining a continuous growth in gross profit margin. More importantly, the performance of the interim results indicated the potential growth value brought by the Company’s strategic transformation. It is expected that the operating revenue of the Group (excluding PSS) for the year will increase by 15% compared to last year. Additionally, the consolidation of PSS is expected to contribute approximately RMB 3 billion. Overall, the total revenue of the Group for 2024 is projected to grow by over 30% year-on-year, with a gross profit margin in the range of 22% to 25%.Benefitting from the surge in AI smartphone upgrades in the next 1-2 yearsAt the interim results presentation, AI smartphones took center stage as a key topic. Guo Dan believes that AI smartphones are still in the early stages, with software-driven enhancements propelling hardware upgrades. There has already been a trend of increased shipments and overall improvement in ASP for product categories such as acoustics, mechanics and microphones. Looking ahead, with the further development of AI smartphones and functionalities, hardware component is expected to continue to advance in the coming years.“AI smartphones have great potential for innovation. In the next 1-2 years, we will see some changes, with an acceleration of changes in the 3-5 year period, bringing us many opportunities and driving multiple product lines,” Guo Dan stated. She cited examples such as new trends in hardware like foldable and ultra-thin form factors, and the Company's unique innovative speakers, and Combo (two-in-one product, which integrates a speaker and an actuator) can better meet market demands.Moreover, AI smartphones have higher power consumption and require better heat dissipation solutions. AAC Technologies has industry-leading advantages from material sourcing to lean manufacturing processes and simulation design. Additionally, as the demand for human-machine interaction in AI smartphones increases, requiring more precise voice commands and functionalities, this will further drive the Company’s MEMS microphone upgrades, boosting prices and profit margins.The Group’s overall gross profit margin is expected to increase to 22%-25% for FY2024Guo Dan revealed that with the seasonal impact of more new product releases in the second half of the year, performance is expected to be stronger than the first half. It is anticipated that the full-year business performance (excluding PSS) will achieve a growth of over 15% compared to last year. With PSS contributing approximately RMB 3 billion, the Group’s revenue in 2024 is projected to grow by over 30% year-on-year, with the comprehensive gross profit margin increasing from 21.5% in the first half of the year to a range of 22%-25%.“Since the second half of last year, the entire industry has entered a healthy trend of increasing specifications and configurations. The Company has seen improvements in ASP and overall profit margins in areas such as acoustics, optics, and mechanics,” Guo Dan stated. Particularly in the automotive sector, there will be a steady growth trend in the medium to long term. "It can be said that AAC is now a company with multiple growth drivers and solutions across various platforms. As we forecast the overall growth for the next few years, we maintain a positive outlook.”The acoustics business is expected to exceed a scale of RMB 10 billion and build a comprehensive user experience across all scenariosGuo Dan mentioned that the gross profit margin of AAC Technologies’ acoustics business has resumed to a healthy growth trajectory. The gross profit margin in the first half of the year was 29.9%, and it is expected to rise to over 30% for the full year.“At the interim results presentation, the Company’s management also discussed how AAC Technologies, originally a micro-acoustic supplier for consumer electronics, has further established industry standards for a comprehensive user experience across all scenarios through the acquisition of PSS. Acoustic solutions will be a key driver for the next phase of growth in the acoustics business. In terms of scale, the acoustics business is the Company’s first to exceed a revenue scale of over RMB 10 billion, and in the next five years, we can expect this important business line with a revenue scale of RMB 20 billion and a sustainable gross profit margin of over 30%.”Definite progress in the WLG projects of multiple key customersIn terms of the optics business, Guo Dan believes that the optics market has transitioned from a relatively competitive state a few years ago to a period of healthy development.The gross profit margin for optics in the first half of the year was approximately 5%, with plastic lens gross profit margin at 16-17%. Shipments of 6P and higher specification lenses accounted for 15%-16% of total shipments, with expectations of reaching 15-20% in the second half of the year. “In terms of value, it has already surpassed 30% or even 35%, which reflects our technical capabilities, customer coverage, and recognition.”Guo Dan disclosed that AAC Technologies’ gross profit for optics will further improve in the second half of the year. “It is foreseeable that the profit for a single quarter will turn positive, with a high probability of occurring in the fourth quarter. Overall profitability will see significant improvement compared to last year, with continued steady growth in the future.”“Especially with G+P glass-plastic hybrid lenses and WLG lens products, there have been definite advancements in major projects with several key customers,” Guo Dan stated. The industry now widely acknowledges that G+P glass-plastic hybrid lenses are indeed a superior solution. The Company’s unique WLG technology finds applications in areas such as smartphones and automotive, creating value across multiple domains. “Next year, G+P glass-plastic lenses and WLG single lenses will gradually become one of the most crucial technologies and value supports in the entire optics business, with many deliveries to customers aligning with our expectations for WLG technology investments.”The interim results performance reflects the Company’s long-term growth value“Looking at the first half of this year, the electromagnetic actuators and haptic business have already reached a gross profit margin of approximately 30% with the optimization and upgrade of product portfolios on the Android side, and this healthy level is expected to be sustained in the future,” Guo Dan stated. With the boost from the development of new products like actuators and drives, this sector is poised to return to a high-growth trajectory.“At the interim results presentation, the Company's management also mentioned that in the heat dissipation segment, AAC Technologies achieved a business scale of RMB 150 million in the first half of the year, with a gross profit margin of over 30%. With the development of AI-enabled applications, the scale is expected to exceed RMB 1 billion in the future. When combined with precision mechanics, the overall scale could reach RMB 5 billion and potentially even surpass RMB 10 billion in the long term.”“Additionally, the overall gross profit for the sensor and semiconductor business will continue to increase in the second half of the year,” Guo Dan mentioned. Over the next two to three years, driven by factors such as the value enhancement brought by AI smartphones, the advantages brought by the Company’s resource platform, and the increase in self-developed product penetration rates, the sensor and semiconductor business is expected to experience rapid development.Guo Dan concluded, “At the interim results presentation, the management also pointed out that this performance has shown investors that AAC has achieved revenue growth, as well as gross and net profit improvements through strategic transformation at the current stage. However, more importantly, the interim results implied the long-term growth value of each major business line, and we encourage everyone to focus on the certainty of sustained long-term growth.” Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - VCREDIT Holdings Limited ("VCREDIT" or the "Group"; stock code: 2003.HK), a leading independent online consumer finance provider in China, announced its unaudited interim results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2024 (the "Period").In the first half of 2024, faced with a continuously sluggish macroeconomic condition and weakened consumption and credit demand, the Group promptly adjusted its operating strategies by tightening risk control to mitigate borrower credit risk and asset quality depreciation, while also implemented cost control measures to improve operational efficiency. Loan origination volume in the Period recorded RMB 27.02 billion.During the Period, to enhance risk control, the Group utilised new data sources to upgrade through iterations its risk model, and also adjusted its credit line policies to lower the average risk exposure at the customer level. By applying a more comprehensive dimensions for assessing borrower characteristics, the Group improved the quality of its approval process. These updates have enabled the Group’s ongoing targeting of higher-quality borrowers in terms of assets, achieving a balance between short-term risk and long-term returns.Launching the ‘Sunbird AI Hub’ AI large model, investing in technology to enhance operational efficiencyArtificial intelligence (AI) technology is developing rapidly, and the Group is actively investing in research and development in this area, and thus applied AI in its business technology to improve operational efficiency. In the first half of 2024, the Group officially has launched the its AI large model ‘Sunbird AI Hub’, and deployed it across several aspects of business. ‘Sunbird AI Hub’ can summarise large amounts of dialogue texts, and significantly improve the quality of customer service statistics and quality control through its application to intelligent credit. It is also aiding in code generation by helping R&D staff to focus on the design and improvement of data structure and system architecture.In the office setting, AI is being utilized with VQuickMind 2.0 which was put into service during the Period. VQuickMind 2.0 enables employees to create content in addition to the original question-and-answer interaction function, thus improving office efficiency. Other AI initiatives during the Period include an iterative upgrade of our core risk control system Hummingbird with the help of AI technology in the field of specialised modeling, thereby improving the operational efficiency of our risk control and reducing operational risks by revamping the rules engine.Diversify customer acquisition channels to acquire high-quality new customers, optimise user experience to maintain customer loyaltyThe Group actively expanded the network of high-quality customer acquisition channels and enhanced customer acquisition efficiency. During the Period, the Group reached cooperation agreements with leading food delivery platforms and other high-quality channels which better enable us to enhance customer interaction and to acquire new high-quality customers. As of June 2024, our cumulative number of registered users reached 149.1 million, an increase of 9.8% over the first half of 2023.Apart from acquiring new high-quality customers, the Group continued to optimise its existing user operation strategy. The Group has upgraded services at various points in the business process to shorten the time taken to issue and disburse loans and reduce the operation path for users, to provide users with a safer and more convenient and caring user experience. In the first half of 2024, repeat customers accounted for 89.5% of total loan volume.Continuously strengthen cooperation with external funding sources, implement multiple measures to reduce financing costsAs of June 2024, the Group have established long-term relationships with 109 external funding partners, including national joint-stock commercial banks, consumer finance companies and trust funds, etc., thus growing a rich and diversified funding pool. In addition, the Group also improved capital management with the construction of the VCREDIT fund management platform system, which continuously improves the efficiency of its funding operation, and steadily reduces the cost of funds.Develop new business beyond mainland China, CreFIT partners with China Mobile Hong KongApart from developing the existing consumer finance business, the Group also consolidated new business initiatives outside of Mainland China. In May 2024, its Hong Kong-based online consumer finance brand ‘CreFIT’ became the first money lender in Hong Kong to cooperate with China Mobile Hong Kong to provide consumer finance products to their customers. CreFIT will look for opportunities to align with additional quality customer acquisition channels and develop mutually beneficial cooperation across cross-industry online platforms and widen access to users with a tailored instalment experience that can truly match real consumer finance scenarios.OutlookIn order to contribute to further growth in consumer finance business and fulfil the financial needs of high-quality customers, the Group will continue to hone business strategies and upscale technology. In addition to growing the existing consumer finance business in China, the Group will also look to expand and diversify its business strategies by investing or collaborating in or acquiring similar, related, or complementary businesses and industries in other jurisdictions including Hong Kong, South-East Asia and Europe. The Group will continue to review potential investment opportunities and business prospects on a constant basis and make suitable investments and acquisitions as opportunities occur.In addition, the Group intends to continue to execute these strategies to maintain its growth in the industry, including streamline and extend its credit solutions to better serve its customers to improve brand recognition and loyalty and creditworthiness of its customer base; enhance risk management capability through deployment of evolving technology and artificial intelligence; strengthen long-term collaborations with licensed financial institutional partners and other business partners; ensure its business is conducted within applicable regulatory parameters to achieve regulation-centric sustainability; review and assess potential business prospects and invest or collaborate in or acquire similar, related or complementary businesses and industries in China and other jurisdictions; cultivate a dynamic enterprise value and culture and grow its in-house talents.About VCREDIT Holdings LimitedVCREDIT Holdings Limited (VCREDIT) is a leading independent online consumer finance service provider in China. With 18 years of experience in consumer finance innovation, the Group has established a cutting-edge position in credit risk quantification and intelligent risk management, which are core to financial services. VCREDIT's proprietary "Hummingbird" risk management system and smart lending robot provide state-of-the-art integrated solutions to licensed financial institutions, allowing them to offer customized, accessible financial services to underserved borrowers across China. VCREDIT made its debut on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on June 21, 2018, with the ticker symbol 2003.HK. Website: https://en.vcredit.com/en-us Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年8月27日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 8月22日，瑞聲科技(02018)在香港舉行2024中期業績發佈會，交出了一張十分亮眼的成績單。財報顯示，2024年上半年，瑞聲科技營收為人民幣112.5億元，創上市以來新高，收入同比增長22.0%，毛利率為21.5%，同比提升7.4個百分點。淨利潤為人民幣5.37億元，同比大幅增長257.3%。其中，去年宣佈收購的PSS公司，上半年併表收入為人民幣15億元左右，毛利率為25.0%左右。瑞聲科技CFO郭丹在訪談時表示，2024年上半年瑞聲科技各業務綫都取得了積極進展，盈利能力顯著提升，毛利率持續增長。更重要的是，中期業績的表現，蘊含著公司通過戰略轉型所帶來的未來增長價值，預計今年集團(不含PSS)業務收入較去年提升15%。此外，PSS公司併表會帶來30億左右貢獻。綜合來看，2024年全集團營收預計同比增長超30%，毛利率在22%-25%區間。未來1-2年將受益AI手機升級放量中期業績發佈會上，AI手機是重點話題之一。對此，郭丹認為，AI手機目前還處於起步階段，功能從軟件端提升推動硬件的升級，已經看到聲學、結構件、麥克風等産品品類在出貨量、ASP整體提升的態勢，未來隨著AI手機的發展和功能的進一步體現，預計硬件會在未來幾年持續提升。「AI手機有很大的想像空間，未來1-2年會看到一些變化，3-5年變化加速，這給我們帶來了很多機會，對多産品綫有驅動作用。」郭丹舉例稱，硬件端比如折叠機、超薄機型形態帶來了新的趨勢，公司獨有的創新揚聲器，及揚聲器和馬達二合一産品，可以更好的滿足市場需求。另外，AI手機的功耗較高，需要更好的散熱方案，而瑞聲科技從材料端，到精益的製程工藝、仿真設計方面都具有行業領先優勢。此外，AI手機人機交互需求提升，需要更精確的語音指令等功能，會進一步推動公司MEMS麥克風升規升配，驅動價格、利潤率的提升。今年全集團綜合毛利率預計提升至22%-25%郭丹透露，隨著下半年更多新機發佈的季節性影響，業績表現會比上半年更强勁，預計全年(不包含PSS)業務較去年將實現15%以上的提升，其中PSS併表將帶來30億左右貢獻。2024年全集團營收預計同比增長超30%，綜合毛利率也將從上半年的21.5%，進一步提升到22%-25%區間。「整個行業從去年下半年開始，進入了升規、升配的健康態勢，公司無論在聲學、光學、結構件等各方面，ASP跟整體利潤率都有提升。」郭丹表示，尤其車載方面，未來中長期將呈現穩健的增長態勢。「可以說AAC現在是有多個增長引擎、多個平台的解决方案的公司，對未來幾年的整體增長預估，我們保持積極的心態。」聲學業務未來將超100億規模，構建全場景用戶體驗郭丹表示，瑞聲科技聲學業務的毛利率，已經回到了健康的增長軌道。上半年毛利率是29.9%，全年會回升到30%以上。「公司管理層在中期業績發佈會上也提到，瑞聲科技原來只是電子消費類的微型聲學供應商，通過PSS的購併，進一步構建了全用戶全場景體驗的行業標準，聲學的解决方案會成為下一步聲學業務的重要增長動力。這個從規模來看，聲學業務類別是公司第一個超過百億規模，而且未來的5年能够看到200億規模的一個重要的業務産品綫，在30%以上的毛利率是可以持續的。」多個重要客戶WLG項目獲確定性進展在光學業務方面，郭丹認為，光學市場從幾年前相對競爭的態勢，進入到了良性的發展階段。公司上半年光學毛利率約5%，其中塑膠鏡頭毛利率16-17%。6P及以上中高規格鏡頭出貨量佔比15%-16%，下半年預計在15-20%之間。「按照價值量來講，已經在30%甚至35%以上，這體現了我們的技術能力、客戶的覆蓋率及認可度。」郭丹透露，瑞聲科技下半年光學毛利水平將進一步修復。「單季度利潤變成正向利潤水平是可以預見的，大概率會在四季度出現，整體盈利水平比去年有一個非常大的利潤修復，未來還會持續穩健增長。」「尤其是G+P玻塑混合鏡頭和WLG鏡片産品，在多個重要客戶的重要項目，也已經獲得確定性進展。」郭丹表示，現在行業普遍認為G+P玻塑混合鏡頭確實是一個更好的解决方案。公司獨有的WLG技術在手機、車載等領域都有應用，是一個多領域價值創造的技術。「明年G+P玻塑鏡頭和WLG單鏡片，在很多客戶的交貨，會逐步像我們對WLG技術投資的預期一樣，成為整個光學業務中最重要的技術和價值支撑之一。」中期業績表現蘊含公司未來長期增長價值「從今年上半年來看，傳動和觸覺業務隨著安卓端的産品組合優化升級，目前毛利率已經在30%左右，未來將繼續維持健康水平。」郭丹表示，該板塊未來在馬達和傳動等新産品發展的助推下，有望回到高增長的態勢。「公司管理層在中期業績發佈會上也提到，在散熱産品方面，瑞聲科技今年上半年達到了1.5億元的規模，毛利率也在30%以上。隨著AI帶來的發展應用，未來規模有望超過10億元。而跟精密結構件組合起來，則整體規模可達50億元，長遠來看甚至100億元以上。」「另外，傳感器和半導體業務下半年的毛利會繼續整體提升。」郭丹表示，未來兩到三年內，隨著AI手機帶來的價值提升，以及公司資源平台帶來的優勢，自研産品滲透率的提升等因素的推動，傳感器和半導體業務綫有望得到快速發展。郭丹强調，「中期業績發佈會上管理層也提到，這次的業績讓投資人看到AAC通過戰略轉型，階段性的實現了收入的增長，以及毛利和純利的提升，但更重要的是，中期業績的表現蘊含著各大業務綫未來的長期增長價值，更希望大家關注長期增長的確定性。」 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年8月27日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 「食在廣州，廚出鳳城。」眾所周知，烹飪粵菜的名家不少都是來自順德（別稱鳳城），它不僅是「中國廚師之鄉」，還獲得「世界美食之都」的美譽。為進一步弘揚嶺南文化、承傳鳳城點心製作的手藝，大灣區共同家園青年公益基金和中華廚藝學院主辦「嶺南文化之鳳城點心培訓計劃」，吸引眾學生踴躍參加。大灣區青年基金冀計劃為香港青年搭建平台，提升自身價值，積極面對挑戰，還同時弘揚嶺南美食文化，促進粵港兩地廚藝的交流。「嶺南文化之鳳城點心培訓計劃」由大灣區青年基金資助，於8月11日至18日在順德職業技術學院——烹飪學院（順德廚師學院）舉行，逾30名中華廚藝學院學生及導師參與。這次活動不僅是大灣區青年基金首次與中華廚藝學院合作，也是順德職業技術學院烹飪學院首次培訓來自香港的學生，主辦和協辦雙方都十分重視這項活動，大灣區青年基金、中華廚藝學院一眾管理層和順德廚師學院院長都親臨現場為學生打氣。培訓課程共八日 管理層親自北上為學生打氣一連八日的培訓課程由多位順德名廚，包括創新不忘本、把獅子「炸活」的「00」後年輕師傅陳小東；出生餐飲世家、人稱「德叔」的著名點心師傅梁兆基，以及師從「南粵點心泰斗」何世晃、被稱為金牌點心師的吳南駒等親自指導，期間學生除了一邊學藝，還可一邊品嚐鳳城美食。親自北上為學生打氣的大灣區青年基金副行政總裁龔明明女士表示，選擇鳳城點心作為培訓課程，是由於順德菜屬粵菜中的廣府菜系，亦是廣府粵菜的重要發源地之一，當中考功夫的精緻點心值得承傳。龔明明女士還親自品嚐學生製作的一款融合嶺南醒獅文化的創意中式點心——醒獅酥，讚不絕口。學生眼界大開 激發創意 回港後將學以致用推動粵菜率領一眾師生前往順德的中華廚藝學院院長葉漢鵬指出：「這個培訓之旅著重技能實踐，透過多位順德點心名廚悉心授藝，讓香港新一代青年廚師掌握鳳城點心的精粹和箇中飲食文化內涵，期待他們把鳳城點心技藝帶回香港，為『亞洲美酒佳餚之都』注入更多美食新元素。」他希望未來能與大灣區共同家園青年公益基金開展更多合作，促進中華美食文化的傳承與推廣。「順德是世界美食之都，其中點心麵點是一個重要的組成部份。」順德職業技術學院烹飪學院院長馮才敏稱讚學生學習認真、具創意，透過這次合作可推動傳承順德作為世界美食之都、並將中華美食文化宣揚國際。這次培訓課程既有創新又有傳統，烹調方法涵蓋蒸、煮、焗、炸、燉、煎、炒，製作的點心包括醒獅酥、傳統雞球包、生滾魚片粥、廣東水餃皇、叉燒軟餅、 大良炸油煎、鳳城雙皮奶、南乳蛋散仔、懷舊甜薄撐、順德魚皮角、脆皮紫菜角、魚茸蘿蔔糕、腐皮糯米包、乳香芋絲餅，以及家鄉炒魚鬆、家鄉煎藕餅等等。參與是次培訓計劃的中華廚藝學院廚藝高級文憑二年級學生黎寶桂分享，「這次學習使我深刻地了解到鳳城點心的製作特色，十分講究食材原材料的質量和鮮味，讓我獲益良多。」正所謂「一里通百里明」，她表示回港後將學以致用，積極推動粵菜，利用在順德學習的起酥技巧，創造其他酥點。親自北上為學生打氣的大灣區青年基金副行政總裁龔明明女士表示，選擇鳳城點心作為培訓課程，是由於順德菜屬粵菜中的廣府菜系，亦是廣府粵菜的重要發源地之一，當中考功夫的精緻點心值得承傳。大灣區共同家園青年公益基金 夥拍中華廚藝學院首辦「嶺南文化之鳳城點心培訓計劃」。一連八日的培訓課程由多位順德名廚親自指導，期間學生除了一邊學藝，還可一邊品嚐鳳城美食。培訓課程既有創新又有傳統，烹調方法涵蓋蒸、煮、焗、炸、燉、煎、炒，製作的點心包括馳名醒獅酥。逾30名中華廚藝學院學生及導師於8月前往順德職業技術學院——烹飪學院（順德廚師學院）接受培訓。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年8月27日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 國泰君安國際公佈2024年中期業績，儘管環球多重不確定性因素持續影響香港資本市場，集團嚴格把控風險，以客戶需求為出發點大力提升綜合性金融服務能力和產品多元化，實現了收入利潤全面上升，收入同比大幅上升41%達21.71億港元，普通股股東應佔溢利同比大幅增長63%達1.95億港元的佳績。公司致力於以高派息比率回報投資者的長期支持和認可，董事會宣派中期股息每股0.012港元，中期派息比率達59%。國泰君安國際主席兼執行董事閻峰博士表示：「儘管市場存在較多不確定性因素，本集團秉承『 穩中求進、以進促穩、務實推進』的發展基調，大力提升綜合性金融服務和產品多元化，按收益性質及業務分部劃分的各板塊收益均實現全面增長，多元化綜合性發展成果顯著。未來，我們將繼續大力發展財富管理業務和機構業務，堅持客需業務發展方向，為客戶提供更加豐富的產品和服務，打造全面領先的綜合金融服務平台，實現穩健、可持續的增長。」緊貼市場熱點與客戶需求，持續強化財富管理服務能力面對複雜多變的金融市場，集團通過多樣化的產品和服務助力客戶實現財富保值增值。數智化轉型為客戶帶來持續升級的交易理財體驗，一站式全球投資應用程序「君弘全球通」不斷上線新功能，並推出全新理財頻道。2024年上半年，集團在香港市場率先推出掛鉤虛擬資產ETF的結構性票據，多元化產品服務又添嶄新元素。同時，集團積極響應香港政府的新資本投資者入境計劃（CIES），提供專業投資移民解決方案，旗下三隻公募基金被列入CIES合資格集體投資計劃，同時亦在澳門完成註冊，進一步擴大了產品覆蓋客群。企業融資業務佈局重點行業，債券承銷保持行業領先2024年上半年，集團債券發行承銷業務實現顯著增長，參與113筆債券發行，同比增長82%，發行總規模達1,877億港元，增長170%，離岸債承銷規模在中資券商中排名第二。股權業務方面，公司持續發揮與母公司協同效應，聚焦新能源、機器人、自動駕駛等重點行業，優化業務結構。期內，集團成功助力商湯集團完成超20億港元新B類股份配售，實現該客戶自港股IPO後首次股權類再融資。加快建設綠色金融服務能力，積極推動綠色低碳發展集團秉承「金融報國，金融為民，金融向善」的信念，深度融合ESG理念於日常運營，致力於構建負責任的綜合金融服務平台。2024年上半年，集團ESG債券發行業務規模同比大幅躍升438%至近700億港元。同時，在實現連續四年溫室氣體排放量下降的基礎上，公司通過認購VCS林業項目碳匯資產，抵銷2023年度碳排放，連續第二年實現營運層面"碳中和"。此外，集團落地香港地區及中國內地證券行業首筆多幣種可持續發展貸款和公司首單綠色存款，從多個角度積極推動自身及行業的可持續發展。未來展望2024年下半年，國泰君安國際將繼續保持穩健、務實的經營風格，積極把握市場機遇，提升核心業務能力，優化收入結構，確保公司高質量可持續發展。集團將堅持以滿足客戶需求為導向的業務發展方向，大力發展財富管理業務，一方面加速推進數智化轉型，持續優化投資應用程序「君弘全球通」的功能，為客戶打造方便快捷的一站式交易理財平台，另一方面積極豐富產品種類，協助高淨值客戶的高端資產配置轉型；企業融資業務將繼續深化與母公司的協同效應，深耕在重點行業的優勢和專業能力，服務優質企業的海外融資需求；同時，集團將充分發揮區域聯動作用，利用新加坡、越南和澳門附屬公司的個性化優勢，為機構、企業和個人客戶提供全面的綜合性金融服務。- 完 – Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - GTJAI announced its interim results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2024. Although the global uncertainties continuously impacted the capital market in Hong Kong, the Group maintained stringent control over risks, vigorously enhanced its comprehensive financial service capabilities and product diversification driven by client demand, achieved an outstanding performance with revenue and profit achieved an overall increase, revenue increased significantly by 41% YOY to HK$2,171m, profit attributable to ordinary equity holders increased significantly by 63% YOY to HK$195m. To reward investors for their long-term recognition and support, the Company maintained a high payout ratio and declared an interim dividend of HK$0.012 per share, payout ratio reached 59%.Dr. YIM Fung, Chairman and Executive Director, stated, " Despite the presence of market uncertainties, the Group adhered to the development principles of “pursuing progress while ensuring stability, promoting stability through progress, advancing through pragmatic implementation”, vigorously enhanced comprehensive financial service capabilities and product diversification. The revenue (by income nature and by business segment) achieved an overall growth, demonstrating the success of diversified and integrated development. In the future, the Group will continuously develop wealth management and institutional business, adhere to the development direction based on customer demands, provide customers with more diverse products and services, build a leading comprehensive financial service platform, and achieve steady and sustainable growth."Keep up with market trends and client demand, and continuously strengthen wealth management service capabilities Facing the ever-changing market, the Group offers a variety of financial products and services to help clients preserve and generate their wealth. Through digital transformation, the Group continuously enhances the trading and wealth management experience, with the one-stop global investment application "Junhong Global" constantly updating new features, and introduced a new wealth management channel. In the first half of 2024, the Group pioneered the launch of virtual asset spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)-linked structured notes in the Hong Kong market, adding new features to its diversified products and services. At the same time, the Group responded to Hong Kong's CIES program by providing solutions for investment immigration, with three of its public funds have been included in the eligible collective investment schemes of CIES and registered in Macao, expanding the customer base.Corporate finance business deploys in key industries, and debt underwriting business maintains its leading position in the industryIn the first half of 2024, the Group achieved significant growth in bond underwriting business, participating in 113 bond issuances, marking 82% YOY increase, with the total issuance size reaching HK$187.7b, 170% YOY increase, and ranked second among Chinese securities firms in terms of the underwriting scale of offshore bonds. In equity business, leveraging synergies with the parent company, the Group focused on key industries such as new energy, robotic, and intelligent driving, so as to optimize its business structure. During the period, the Group successfully assisted SenseTime Group in completing over HK$2b new Class B share placement, marking its first equity refinancing since its IPO.Accelerate the development of green finance service capabilities, actively promote green and low-carbon developmentThe Group has always adhered to the belief of “finance for the country, finance for the people, finance for the good”, by integrating and deepening the ESG concepts into daily business operations and management, and striving to build a responsible integrated financial service platform. In the first half of 2024, the Group achieved 438% YOY significant surge in the scale of ESG bond issuance business, reaching nearly HK$70b. Additionally, on the basis of the decline in total greenhouse gas emissions for four consecutive years, the Company has successfully offset the carbon emissions for the year 2023 by purchasing carbon credit assets of the verified carbon standard (VCS) forestry projects, achieving “carbon neutrality” at operational-level for the second consecutive year. Moreover, the Group has completed the Hong Kong and Mainland China’s first multi-currency sustainability-linked loan in the securities industry, and the first green deposit of the Group, actively promoting sustainable development for itself and the industry from multiple perspectives.OutlookIn the second half of the year, the Group will continue to maintain a stable and pragmatic development strategy, actively seize market opportunities, enhance its core business capabilities, optimize its revenue structure, and ensure high-quality and sustainable development of the Company. The Group will adhere to a client-demand-driven business development approach, and vigorously develop wealth management business. On one hand, it will accelerate the digital intelligent transformation, continuously optimize the functions of the investment application, “Junhong Global”, so as to create a convenient and efficient one-stop trading and wealth management platform for clients. On the other hand, it will actively enrich the variety of products to assist high-net-worth clients in transforming their high-end asset allocation. The corporate finance business will continuously deepen the synergistic effect with the parent company, deepen its advantages and professional capabilities in key industries, and serve the overseas financing needs of high-quality enterprises. Meanwhile, the Group will fully capitalize on regional synergies and provide institutions, corporations and individual clients with comprehensive and integrated financial services by giving play to the distinctive advantages of its subsidiaries in Singapore, Vietnam and Macao.- END – Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On August 22, Wuling Motors (0305.HK) released its 2024 interim results. For the first half of the year, Wuling Motors reported total revenue of RMB 3.946 billion, with a gross profit margin of 10.8%, up about 270 basis points from 8.1% in the same period of 2023. The profit for the period was RMB 21.125 million, representing a 72.3% year-on-year increase.Despite intensified market competition and pressures from industry transformation, the automobile sector showed an overall upward trend in the first half of the year. From January to June, revenue in China's automotive industry reached RMB 4.767 trillion, reflecting a 5% year-on-year increase. The growth in vehicle production and sales also improved profitability for upstream industry chain companies. Wuling Motors' latest results are notably strong.Steady Profit Growth and Synergistic Development Across Three Major SectorsWuling Motors primarily offers commercial vehicles, automotive power systems, and automotive parts. Benefiting from the robust development of the global automotive industry chain, these three major sectors have advanced in tandem, driving revenue and profit growth for Wuling Motors.Breaking down the performance of each sector:1/ Automotive Power Systems: By focusing on upgrading traditional fuel vehicle engines and developing new energy power systems, Wuling Motors has maintained its established customer base while securing new orders for high-efficiency and cost-effective HEV hybrid assemblies. This approach combines traditional power technology upgrades with new energy power integration. In the first half of the year, revenue reached RMB 902 million, with casting product sales totaling 515,000 units, up 26.2% from the same period in 2023.2/ Automotive Parts: Wuling Motors has continued mass production of key NEV components such as electric drive axles, motors, and electronic controls, achieving breakthroughs in both products and customer acquisition. In the first half of the year, sales to new customers amounted to RMB 1.042 billion, accounting for 38.6% of the total revenue in this segment. The share of revenue from customers outside SGMW increased to 38.6%. Various new energy electric axles have been used in projects for Great Wall Motor, JAC, and BAIC Qingdao. The first commercialized electric drive coaxial axle for the Changan Kaicheng market has already entered mass production. Wuling Motors' parts products are gradually moving toward mid-to-high-end markets, capturing trends in high-end and intelligent products, and expanding its diverse customer base, supporting further performance growth.3/ Sales and Manufacturing of Commercial Vehicles: Following last year's restructuring and strategic adjustments, Wuling Motors' commercial vehicle business has expanded into international markets and promoted new products. Currently, NEVs such as logistics vehicles, sightseeing buses, and patrol vehicles have been exported to countries including Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, the United States, and Australia. In 2024, the company's global expansion continued with its first export to Egypt, delivering 200 vehicles. As Wuling Motors accelerates the development of new energy and intelligent products, it creates new growth opportunities for commercial vehicle revenue, contributing to overall performance growth.Each sector shows varying degrees of success, and Wuling Motors' continued optimization of product structure, commitment to technological innovation, and cost control measures have established stable profitability.Notably, the synergy between the commercial vehicle, automotive power system, and automotive parts sectors has created significant benefits along the industry chain. With factories in Guangxi, Shandong, Chongqing, and Hubei, Wuling Motors now has an annual production capacity of over 2 million sets of automotive parts. The Jingmen Base, dedicated to supporting Great Wall Motor, generated RMB 333 million in revenue in the first half of the year, with promising future potential. The combination of industry chain and technological advantages enables Wuling Motors to maintain leadership in product quality, cost, and scale, providing strong brand competitiveness and resilience through industry cycles.Creating new high quality productive forces and accelerating overseas expansionNew energy, exports, and intelligence are emerging as key drivers of performance for China's automotive industry chain. Strengthening China's new energy vehicle industry chain is closely linked to enhancing productive forces with higher quality.In the context of balancing energy security and achieving "dual carbon" goals, coupled with policies promoting large-scale vehicle trade-ins to stimulate automotive consumption, the new energy vehicle market is showing steady growth and increasingly high-quality development.According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), from January to June 2024, production and sales of new energy vehicles reached 4.929 million and 4.944 million units, respectively, marking a year-on-year increase of 30.1% and 32%. Domestic sales totaled 4.339 million units, up 35.1% year-on-year; exports were 605,000 units, up 13.2%. The total sales of new energy vehicles in China for 2024 are expected to reach 11.5 million units, indicating strong growth momentum.Wuling Motors is continuously strengthening its layout in the new energy sector across its three main business segments. In the long term, this will provide sustained new growth driver for its performance. From the current customer group perspective, Wuling Motors has accumulated a sufficient number of new energy customers. In addition to major client SGMW, there are well-established new energy automotive companies or emerging companies such as Great Wall, Chery, Geely, Foton, and Hozon. Furthermore, Wuling Motors is actively implementing a diversified customer policy and achieving outstanding results. For example, in the first half of the year, its independently developed new energy parts products made significant breakthroughs in securing overseas clients, successfully completing the development and supply of rear drive axle assemblies and driving system assemblies for the first new energy passenger car exported to Vietnam. As automotive enterprises expand their production and sales targets in 2024 compared to last year, this will undoubtedly create growth opportunities and drive comprehensive business growth for Wuling Motors.Furthermore, the new energy vehicle industry will inevitably move towards high-quality development. Recently, the profit margins in the automotive industry have shown a downward trend. However, a positive change this year is that several automotive enterprises have exited the "price war" and are focusing more on the business quality. As the automotive industry enters a phase of healthy development, the whole industry chain is expected to move toward common prosperity, and Wuling Motors' profitability is likely to further improve.In addition, Wuling Motors is actively striving to expand internationally and seize overseas development opportunities. In March of this year, Wuling Motors established an innovation center in Hong Kong. It is understood that the vision of the Wuling Motors Innovation Center is to be based in Hong Kong, leverage resources from the mainland China, and serve a global market. Its business includes forward-looking R&D, parts development, automotive intelligence and digital services, international sales services, and industrial incubation.The establishment of this innovation center will effectively enhance Wuling Motors' technological strength and product competitiveness. As Hong Kong serves as an excellent window for the mainland China to expand its new energy business overseas, Wuling Motors will be able to more efficiently reap the benefits of global market development, drive the growth of related companies' overseas sales of new energy vehicles, and achieve rapid improvement in its own performance.Looking ahead to the prospects of the overseas market, recent research reports indicate that in the passenger car sector, the market share of self-owned brands is gradually increasing, and the product exports is changed to capacity exports, with a high sustainable growth of export. The internationalization of China's commercial vehicles is rapidly advancing. In 2023, the total export volume of China's commercial vehicles reached 770,000 units, tripling compared to 2017.China's automobile exports, particularly commercial vehicles, are experiencing rapid growth. Recent data suggests that by 2024, China's automobile exports could reach 6 million units, representing a 15%-20% increase. Commercial vehicle exports are expected to reach 850,000 units, with a 15% growth rate. This growth indicates a significant acceleration in the internationalization of China's automotive industry, providing Wuling Motors with more opportunities to secure vehicle and core component orders, thereby boosting its performance to a new level.Summary:In summary, Wuling Motors exhibited robust business performance in the first half of this year, and its strategic layout is steadily progressing, which will continue to yield operation outcome.This year marks a significant moment for the development of new energy vehicles in China. In July, the monthly retail sales penetration rate of domestic new energy passenger cars exceeded that of traditional fuel vehicles for the first time, indicating that new energy vehicles have truly become mainstream. Moreover, Wuling Motors has accumulated ample industry experience, a solid customer group, and technological strength. As a result, its new energy layout and future potential will gain market recognition. Transitioning from the era of fuel vehicles to that of new energy vehicles, Wuling Motors is experiencing a leap in its intrinsic value. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年8月27日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 2024年8月26日，康師傅控股有限公司（0322.HK，以下簡稱「公司」，連同其附屬公司「集團」）發布2024年上半年業績公告。2024年上半年，本集团積極擁抱機遇和挑戰，堅持長期主義，強化核心業務的發展和創新，實現高質量的發展與收入結構的優化，各項財務指標穩健成長。截至2024年6月30日止六個月，集團收益同比上升0.7%至412.01億元人民幣。其中，方便麵事業收益138.14億元人民幣，飲品事業收益270.65億元人民幣。毛利率同比提高2.1個百分點至32.6%，EBITDA同比增長12.2%至48.25億元人民幣。財務摘要 截至6月30日止6個月 人民幣千元2024年2023年變動收益41,201,20840,907,456↑ 0.7%毛利率（%）32.6%30.5%↑ 2.1個百分點集團毛利13,439,91512,465,643↑ 7.8%扣除利息、稅項、折舊及攤銷前盈利（EBITDA）4,824,6054,301,711↑ 12.2%本期溢利2,235,0651,922,879↑ 16.2%本公司股東應占溢利1,885,3101,637,670↑ 15.1%每股溢利（人民幣分） 基本33.4629.07↑ 4.39分攤薄33.4629.04↑ 4.42分於2024年6月30日之銀行存款及現金（含長期定期存款）為人民幣17,930,285千元，相較2023年12月31日增加人民幣3,191,904千元，淨負債與資本比率為-23.0%。2024年上半年，中國經濟總體平穩運行，伴隨著戶外出行增加，社會消費品零售總額同比增長3.7%。在此背景下，消費者關注產品質價比，購物渠道發生轉移，帶動倉儲會員店、折扣店、興趣電商等渠道的增長。擁有強大的產品力、品牌力、渠道掌控力的企業，可以更好適應變化，服務消費者，從而帶動業績增長。2024年上半年，方便麵事業的毛利結構持續優化。方便麵事業收益為138.14億元人民幣，受市場承壓與產品結構調整影響，同比衰退1.0%，佔集團總收益33.5%。期內因原材料及產品組合優化有利，方便麵毛利率同比提高1.3個百分點至27.1%。在毛利率同比提高帶動下，方便麵事業2024年上半年的本公司股東應佔溢利同比提高5.4%至8.5億元人民幣。期內，面對消費趨勢的持續分化，方便麵事業以多價格帶、多種口味、多規格產品滿足消費者多元化需求。升級核心產品，推廣創新產品，佈局高潛產品；貼合消費者購物方式的轉變，積極拓展倉儲會員店、興趣電商等渠道。始終堅守產品品質，持續給消費者提供美味、安心的產品。2024年上半年，飲品事業收益及毛利率進一步提升。飲品事業整體收益為270.65億元人民幣，同比成長1.7%，佔集團總收益65.7%。期內透過產品組合優化與管理效能提升，飲品毛利率同比提高2.5個百分點至35.2%。由於毛利率同比提高，飲品事業2024年上半年本公司股東應佔溢利同比提高26.9%至11.15億元人民幣。期內，飲品事業加速建立規模優勢。聚焦核心品類，不斷精進創新口味，並優化營銷策略。跟隨健康無糖化趨勢，推出多款無糖茶，驅動即飲茶品類增長。持續佈局冰凍力，投入更加科學化。康師傅行政總裁陳應讓先生表示：「預計2024年下半年，內需仍是經濟增長的關鍵驅動力之一。『鞏固、革新、發展』是集團堅持的策略。發揮通路精耕及產能優勢，積極拓展消費場景及售點覆蓋，多舉措激發目標人群的消費活力。集團一貫重視長期發展動力的構建。在業績增長的目標基礎上，不斷加大基礎研究投入，加速人才梯隊培養，投資品牌建設，提升數字化運營能力，強化食品安全管控。我們倡導可持續發展，持續履行社會責任，尋求並把握發展機會，攜手合作夥伴一起，為社會貢獻積極力量。致力於更好服務客戶和消費者，為股東創造價值，打造一個讓政府放心、合作夥伴開心、消費者安心的綜合性食品飲料『民族品牌』。」- 完 –關於康師傅控股有限公司 (0322.HK)康師傅控股有限公司（「本公司」）及其附屬公司（「本集團」）主要在中國從事生產和銷售方便麵及飲品。本集團於1992年開始生產方便麵，並自1996年起擴大事業至方便食品及飲品；2012年3月，本集團進一步拓展飲料事業範圍，完成與PepsiCo中國飲料事業之戰略聯盟，開始獨家負責製造、灌裝、包裝、銷售及分銷PepsiCo於中國的非酒精飲料。「康師傅」作為中國家喻戶曉的品牌，經過多年的耕耘與積累，深受中國消費者喜愛和支持。如有垂詢，請聯絡：投資者查詢康師傅控股有限公司投資者關係團隊電郵：ir@tingyi.com匯思訊中國有限公司陈敏芝電郵：stephanie.chen@christensencomms.com電話：+852 2117 0861 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.