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5N+ Purity and On-Spec EBC Confirm Lac Knife's Potential as a North American Source of Ultra-High-Performance Graphite ApplicationsOttawa, Ontario--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - December 11, 2025) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company") a Canadian developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and innovator of next-generation battery technology, is pleased to announce that follow-on purification and elemental analysis of material from its Lac Knife deposit (concentrate Lot ID: GN25073005) achieved 99.9996 wt.% ("5N+") and an Equivalent Boron Concentration ("EBC") of 2.03 ppm, confirming the material is within nuclear-grade specification and meets the technical thresholds required for several high-value advanced materials markets.The test work, conducted using electrothermal purification with no halogen gases (e.g. chlorine) or acids, produced this ultra-pure result in two (2) hours, further validating a chemical-free, environmentally advantageous pathway compared to conventional purification methods. These results directly support Focus's ongoing engineering and scale-up programs funded under Natural Resources Canada's ("NRCan") Global Partnerships Initiative ("GPI"), under which the Company was awarded a non-repayable contribution of up to $14.1 million to accelerate North American capacity for clean, advanced material processing.Subsequent elemental analysis calculated in accordance with ASTM C1233-15: Standard Practice for Determining Equivalent Boron Contents of Nuclear Materials yielded an Equivalent Boron Concentration ("EBC") of 2.03 ppm (Table 1), which falls below the critical 3 ppm threshold often cited for nuclear-grade graphite applications. The calculated EBC value is the most critical test of purity for nuclear industry use.These results suggest that Lac Knife graphite has the potential to serve markets requiring ultra-high-purity large and jumbo flake natural graphite. Achieving both 5N+ purity and a high proportion of large-flake concentrate is uncommon in the natural graphite industry and may provide Focus with opportunities in markets historically reliant on synthetic graphite or otherwise inaccessible to peers. These findings are consistent with peer-reviewed research published in ACS Omega ("Ultrahigh Temperature Purification of Graphite for the Development of a Continuous Process," ACS Omega, 2025), conducted by American Energy Technologies Company ("AETC") and NRCan, which demonstrated that ultrahigh-temperature purification of natural Canadian graphite can produce materials exhibiting purity and crystallinity suitable for advanced applications. Focus's ongoing testwork indicates that residual impurities appear primarily on the surface of the graphite flake—as evidenced by ultra-fine features observed through scanning electron microscopy—suggesting that purification efficiency is strongly influenced by surface cleaning dynamics rather than structural defects within the carbon lattice.Dean Hanisch, Chief Executive Officer of Focus commented, "These results validate Lac Knife as one of the rare unique natural graphite deposits capable of competing in high margin advanced technological markets and as a potential alternative to synthetic materials that are more expensive and have a larger environmental impact. With support from Canada's Federal Government, through Natural Resources Canada's Global Partnerships Initiative, we are now positioned to accelerate our scale-up work and unlock commercial pathways across nuclear energy, defense systems, graphene production, and next-generation electronics."Lac Knife graphite's combination of ultra-high purity and large flake distribution positions it for a range of advanced industrial, clean energy, and high-technology applications.Unlocking Advanced Markets Beyond NuclearBeyond nuclear applications, the ultra-high purity and medium-grain morphology of Lac Knife graphite position the material as a strategic feedstock for several advanced technology markets facing supply shortages, performance bottlenecks, and increasing scrutiny over material purity.Graphene & Few-Layer Graphene (FLG) ProductionIn the graphene sector, precursor quality is the primary determinant of performance. Impurities commonly found in natural graphite—typically 0.5-1 microns in size, or roughly one thousand (1000) times thicker than a graphene layer—are known to disrupt electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties unless fully removed. Lac Knife's 5N+ purity eliminates these defects at the source, allowing the flake to exfoliate cleanly into high-value graphene structures.Peer-reviewed research published in Carbon ("Influence of graphite geography on the yield of mechanically exfoliated few-layer graphene," Carbon, 2023) demonstrates the significance of geological origin in FLG production. In follow-on AETC—Yale University testing based on the methodologies outlined in that study, Lac Knife graphite achieved a record-high few-layer graphene yield of 22% ± 3%, outperforming all other natural samples evaluated and showing exfoliation behavior that synthetic graphite could not replicate.Taken together, these results position Lac Knife as one of the few North American natural flake sources capable of supplying advanced graphene markets, including conductive coatings, EMI-shielding materials, flexible electronics, sensors, and next-generation energy storage systems.Defence: IR Obscuration & Countermeasure SystemsThe defence sector presents another major opportunity. Modern warfare increasingly requires materials capable of obscuring both visible and infrared signatures. Traditional obscurants—such as bronze flakes, titanium dioxide, and red phosphorus—pose toxicity, safety, and performance challenges. High-purity graphite and graphene derived from Lac Knife offer a lightweight, non-toxic, and thermally stable alternative capable of generating rapid-dispersion and longer-lasting obscurant clouds.These materials are applicable to 40 mm muzzle-blast cartridges, airburst obscuration rounds for UAVs and rotorcraft, countermeasure dispenser systems, and naval surface-ship defence platforms. The U.S. Department of War currently procures graphene-based obscurants at approximately US$30,000 per ton, reflecting both strategic importance and limited supply. Lac Knife's purity is essential here, as impurities directly interfere with graphene formation and degrade obscurant performance.Stealth Coatings & Electromagnetic Protection SystemsUltra-high purity graphite also plays a critical role in stealth coatings and electromagnetic protection systems. Engineered systems operating across the 400 MHz to 30 GHz spectrum require materials that deliver highly reproducible electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and particle uniformity.These coatings and composites are used in radar-absorbing structures for stealth UAVs, thermal-vision targeting systems, and a range of low-observable technologies. Because deviations in graphite purity can compromise system reliability or operator safety, defence and shielding markets pay substantial premiums—often up to US$50,000 per ton—for 5N-grade material. Lac Knife's combination of purity, consistency, and grain structure aligns closely with these stringent requirements and allows for further refinement into fine, superfine, ultrafine, or microfine grades without compromising integrity.Critical Infrastructure Hardening (HEMP, IEMI and Geomagnetic Storms)The same purity advantages extend into critical infrastructure protection. As governments and utilities work to harden electrical grids, substations, and 5G networks against high-altitude electromagnetic pulses (HEMP), intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI), and severe geomagnetic storms, materials must perform reliably across high-frequency ranges and under extreme operating conditions.Graphite-based shielding and coatings designed for these systems rely on predictable, reproducible material behavior—standards that only ultra-high purity graphite can meet. Lac Knife's 5N+ output offers the reliability required for these mission-critical applications.Additional High-Value Markets Enabled by 5N+ PurityIn addition to these strategic sectors, Lac Knife's purity profile and particle characteristics also unlock potential in several high-value industries, including thermal management components for semiconductors and LEDs, high-pressure synthetic diamond production, PEM and SOFC fuel-cell bipolar plates, and laboratory-grade graphite consumables where contamination must be tightly controlled. In each of these markets, ultra-high purity reduces defects, increases stability, and improves overall system performance, enabling natural graphite to compete directly with synthetic alternatives.Next Steps in Technical ValidationFocus is advancing a comprehensive technical qualification program to further define Lac Knife's suitability for nuclear and advanced material markets. Ongoing nuclear graphite testing includes detailed characterization of particle size distribution, compressibility, electrical resistivity, and coefficient of friction—parameters that determine whether a graphite material can perform reliably under the thermal, mechanical, and irradiation stresses present in high-temperature reactor environments. The Company expects to fabricate and evaluate near-net-shape graphite bricks, an essential step toward assessing Lac Knife material in full-scale core component geometries and within ASME Division 5 design criteria.In parallel, Focus is extending its validation program—supported through NRCan's Global Partnerships Initiative ("GPI")—advanced materials markets. Current work programs under consideration include assessing Lac Knife graphite as a precursor for high-yield graphene, nano-wafer substrates, thin-film semiconductors, next-generation electronic components, and aerospace composites, including unmanned aerial systems (UAS). These sectors demand highly reproducible, ultra-high-purity carbon materials traditionally sourced from synthetic graphite. Early results indicate that Lac Knife's 5N+ natural graphite may offer a technically competitive—and potentially more sustainable—North American alternative to synthetic feedstocks across multiple high-value applications.ElementImpurity Limit (mg/kg)EBC FactorEBC CalculationAg0.050.00830.000415Al10.00010.0001B0.1210.12Ca0.360.00020.000072Cd50.31721.586Cl1.50.01340.0201Co0.050.00890.00445Cr0.120.00080.000096Cu0.250.00080.0002Dy0.050.08180.00409Eu0.10.4250.0425Fe0.210.00060.000126Gd0.054.39910.219955K0.60.00080.00048Li0.030.14390.004317Mn0.120.00340.000408Mo0.150.00040.00006Na0.0850.00030.0000255Ni0.180.00110.00198S1.40.00020.00028Si1.460.00010.000146Sm0.050.53360.02668Th0.010.00050.000005Ti0.530.00180.000954U0.050.00050.000025V0.080.00140.000112 Total 2.0277895 Table 1: EBC Calculation, Thermally Purified Lac Knife Lot ID: GN250730005Figure 1: Particle Size Distribution, Thermally Purified Lac Knife Lot ID: GN250730005To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/1963/277711_279dc9a07490cbe0_001full.jpgTap DensityScott VolumeSurface AreaLOI g/ccg/ccm2 /gWt. % C0.60.41.499.9996 Table 2: Data, Thermally Purified Lac Knife Lot ID: GN250730005% TileSize (um)D10105.2D50337.3D90673.8MV368.5 Table 3: Data (2), Thermally Purified Lac Knife Lot ID: GN250730005Qualified PersonDr. Joseph Doninger, Director of Technology and Manufacturing for Focus Graphite, is the Qualified Person ("QP") as defined under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Dr. Doninger has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release. Dr. Doninger is a chemical engineer and the developer or co-developer of multiple U.S., European, and Canadian patents relating to carbon processing technologies and purification equipment. He has authored or co-authored more than two dozen technical papers and studies on graphite composite anodes, carbon-based materials for electrochemical energy storage systems, and advanced graphite for lithium-ion batteries.About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defense, and advanced materials industries.Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining - we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals - reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.com.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/ X: https://x.com/focusgraphiteInvestors Contact: Dean Hanisch CEO, Focus Graphite Inc. dhanisch@focusgraphite.com +1 (613) 612-6060Jason LatkowcerVP Corporate Developmentjlatkowcer@focusgraphite.comCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend," "expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated," and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things, the anticipated performance and downstream applicability of ultra-high-purity graphite derived from the Lac Knife project; the potential for 5N+ purification results and nuclear-grade Equivalent Boron Concentration ("EBC") values to be replicated at larger scale; the implications of testwork conducted under Natural Resources Canada's Global Partnerships Initiative ("GPI") and the expected outcomes of related engineering, scale-up, and validation programs; the ability of Lac Knife graphite to meet nuclear, graphene, defense, electromagnetic shielding, thermal management, semiconductor, and other advanced material specifications; the potential commercial pathways associated with supplying high-purity natural graphite as an alternative to synthetic graphite; and the Company's strategy to position itself within North American supply chains for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and critical infrastructure markets.Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/277711 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2025年12月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 工業供應鏈數智化領航者京東工業（7618.HK）近期完成招股，預期於12月11日登陸港交所，成為京東生態旗下第 6 家上市公司，開啟對接全球資本的新征程。暗盤階段，公司股價波動不大較為穩定，不過筆者認為，暗盤作為新股上市前的「預演場」，其價格受制於有限的流動性、短期情緒及部分套利資金行為，往往不能完全反映一家公司的內在價值與長期潛力。對於京東工業這樣一家紮根于中國龐大工業腹地、已構建起深厚護城河的產業領導者而言，短暫的暗盤「微震」，或許正是投資者摒棄噪音、聚焦其核心價值的絕佳時機。行業龍頭地位穩固 萬億賽道紅利盡顯當前，中國工業供應鏈正處在數字化轉型的關鍵拐點。據灼識諮詢預測，2024年中國工業供應鏈技術與服務市場規模為 0.7萬億元，預計到2029年達到 1.1 萬億元，2024-2029 年複合增長率高達9.8%。隨著工業企業降本增效需求的日益迫切，中國工業供應鏈市場數字化滲透率仍有巨大提升空間。在這一藍海市場，京東工業早已佔據行業金字塔尖的核心位置，無疑將成為這一趨勢的最大受益者。其通過「太璞」這一「數」、「實」結合的全鏈路數智化工業供應鏈解決方案，推動工業供應鏈的數字化轉型，助力客戶實現保供、降本、增效及合規。按 2024 年交易額計算，公司穩居中國工業供應鏈技術與服務市場榜首。在競爭更為激烈的 MRO 採購服務領域，其龍頭地位同樣無可撼動，2024年交易額為第二名的近三倍。在高度分散、傳統冗長的工業供應鏈領域，這一市場份額和領先優勢的建立，本身就證明了其模式的有效性和強大的客戶認可度。供給端，截至2025年上半年底，京東工業已整合 15.8 萬家供應商，構建起覆蓋 80 個產品類別的超 8110 萬 SKU 龐大供給體系。客戶端，截至2025年6月底的過去12個月，京東工業服務著約 1.11 萬重點企業客戶，更囊括了 60% 的中國 《財富》 500 強和 40% 的在華全球《財富》500 強企業，廣泛的客戶基礎構築了穩定的增長基本盤。数智化三重壁垒 打造稳固竞争優勢如果說行業地位是京東工業的「硬名片」，那麼數智化供應鏈體系就是其最深的「護城河」。京東工業的「太璞」解決方案，深入客戶採購戰略規劃、供應商管理、履約運營乃至合規管控等各個環節。它不僅提供商品，更提供採購諮詢、交易平台服務、廣告服務等技術與服務。這種深度賦能，使其從賺取商品差價的「貿易商」，轉型為説明客戶優化整體供應鏈效率、節省綜合成本的「合作夥伴」，商業模式的層次和利潤空間更為豐厚。輕資產運營模式更讓公司實現了規模與利潤的雙贏。通過數智化連結終端需求與供應端產能，部分訂單直接由供應商發貨，既整合了第三方履約能力，又減少了物流資產投入。這一模式推動公司盈利快速改善，從 2022 年的經調整淨利潤約 7.1億元，到 2023 年8.2億元，再到2024 年增長至 9.1億元，2025 年上半年經調整淨利潤同比再增 34%，達到5.0億元，經調整淨利率同比增加0.5個百分點，盈利能力持續提升。與此同時，京東工業正以技術與業務雙輪驅動拓展增長邊界，在技術端，持續迭代工業大模型應用，深度賦能商品治理、需求預測等關鍵環節，進一步強化端到端智能解決方案能力；在國際業務方面，依託現有資源優勢，積極拓展海外市場，復制國內成熟數智化供應鏈模式，對接全球工業資源構建跨境服務網絡，挖掘萬億級跨境工業供應鏈服務潛力。從行業發展趨勢來看，工業供應鏈的數位化、智慧化是不可逆轉的潮流。京東工業在萬億賽道的龍頭地位、數智化構建的核心壁壘、持續改善的盈利質量，以及背後中國工業供應鏈轉型升級的時代紅利，共同構成了其長期投資價值的堅實基礎。隨著公司上市後業務的持續推進與價值的逐步兌現，市場終將重新認知這家工業供應鏈巨頭的成長潛力。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS, Dec 10, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) is pleased to announce that Nasdaq Verafin has joined GASA as a Foundation Member, strengthening the global effort to combat scams, financial crime, and digital fraud. As fraud tactics continue to evolve across borders and digital channels, cross-sector collaboration has become essential to protecting consumers and building safer financial ecosystems.Nasdaq Verafin's participation marks a meaningful step forward in the shared mission to advance trust, transparency, and resilience across the globe. In addition to joining the global effort, Nasdaq Verafin will join both the Brazil and Mexico chapters of GASA to partner with stakeholders across the financial ecosystem in Latin America, bolstering regional initiatives to combat financial crime."Criminals are innovating at an unprecedented rate, taking advantage of information siloes and the shortcomings of legacy technology to avoid detection. We are at an inflection point in the fight against financial crime, one that requires the entire ecosystem to come together, leveraging the power of collective intelligence to strengthen our defenses and better protect consumers around the globe. We look forward to partnering closely with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to share innovative solutions, intelligence, and global expertise to the unique challenges financial institutions in Brazil and Mexico face," said Mauriceo Castanheiro, Head of International Payments Fraud at Nasdaq Verafin.Nasdaq Verafin is a global leader in financial crime management technology solutions, trusted by more than 2,700 financial institutions around the globe. The company's innovative approach combines consortium data, AI, and machine learning to deter, detect, and prevent criminal activity. Nasdaq Verafin's consortium approach uncovers hidden risks across the financial system, leveraging data and insights from across 800 million counterparties to improve fraud detection and prevention while reducing false positives."Having Nasdaq Verafin join the Global Anti-Scam Alliance as a Foundation Member is a milestone for our organization and for the global fight against scams. Their deep expertise in leveraging technology to more efficiently and effectively detect criminal activity brings a new level of insight and influence to our mission. With Nasdaq Verafin's partnership, and their representatives joining the boards of our Brazil and Mexico Chapters, we are strengthening our ability to connect global knowledge with local action. Together, we can help shape stronger policies, accelerate industry collaboration, and build the foundations of a scam free future." said Jorij Abraham, Managing Director of GASA."The addition of Nasdaq Verafin as a Foundation Member is not only a milestone for the Brazil Chapter, it is a strong endorsement of the relevance of our market and the seriousness of the work we have been building from day one. We are starting our journey already alongside a globally recognized institution known for excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to integrity. This partnership strengthens our ability to translate global expertise into local impact and accelerates our mission to raise the standard of collaboration in the fight against scams and financial crime in Brazil." said Renata Salvini, Chapter Director for Brazil."With 76 percent of Mexican adults victimized by scams and 139 billion pesos lost annually, according to the 2025 State of Scams in Mexico Report, 2026 will be devastating. AI democratized productivity but industrialized fraud, this isn't a prediction, it's a countdown. Combating this epidemic requires integrated defenses where early detection triggers coordinated action across digital platforms, telecommunications, finance, and authorities. Nasdaq Verafin's addition to GASA Mexico bridges the gap between technology and coordination. Without systemic collaboration, our economic system remains vulnerable. This strengthens our multistakeholder commitment to essential stability", added Sissi de la Peña, Chapter Director for Mexico.Through this partnership, Nasdaq Verafin executives will join the Chapter Advisory Boards of GASA Mexico and Brazil. As a Foundation Member, Nasdaq Verafin will collaborate with GASA and its members, bringing insights from more than two decades of stopping financial crime to develop innovative new strategies that protect consumers from fraud and scams.To learn more about Nasdaq Verafin's approach to financial crime detection and prevention, visit www.verafin.com.About the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA)The Global Anti-Scam Alliance is a non profit organization whose mission is to protect consumers worldwide from scams. GASA brings together policymakers, law enforcement agencies, consumer authorities, NGOs, the financial sector, telecom operators, internet platforms, service providers, and cybersecurity organizations to share insights, uncover emerging scams, and promote coordinated action against fraud. Learn more at https://www.gasa.org.About Nasdaq VerafinNasdaq Verafin provides Financial Crime Management Technology solutions for Fraud Detection and Management, AML/CFT Compliance and Management, High Risk Customer Management, Sanctions Screening and Management, and Information Sharing. More than 2,700 financial institutions, representing 11 trillion dollars in collective assets, use Nasdaq Verafin to prevent fraud and strengthen AML/CFT efforts. Visit www.verafin.com to learn more.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:Information set forth in this release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Nasdaq cautions readers that any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "will", "may" and other words and terms of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to future actions and expected results. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond Nasdaq's control. These risks and uncertainties are detailed in Nasdaq's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q which are available on Nasdaq's investor relations website at http://ir.nasdaq.com and the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. 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KUALA LUMPUR, December 11, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – CBL International Limited (NASDAQ: BANL) (the “Company” or “CBL”), the listing vehicle of the Banle Group (“Banle” or “the Group”) is honored to announce that Dr. Teck Lim Chia, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CBL International Limited, has been selected as an Awardee in the Directors of the Year Awards – Listed Companies Executive Directors category, presented by the Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD).This esteemed accolade follows a comprehensive evaluation by an independent panel of judges comprising senior business leaders, governance experts, and institutional investors. The award recognizes Dr. Chia’s outstanding contributions to corporate governance, exemplary board leadership, and his proven track record in driving sustainable value creation for shareholders and stakeholders.The HKIoD Directors of the Year Awards are among Asia’s most respected honors in corporate governance. Awardees are chosen based on demonstrated excellence in strategic oversight, ethical leadership, transparency, and long-term sustainable performance—all hallmarks of Dr. Chia’s tenure at CBL International. As Chairman and CEO, Dr. Chia has led the Group through a period of transformative growth while embedding governance excellence into the company’s core. Under his stewardship, CBL has strengthened its investor relations framework, enhanced ESG disclosures, deepened stakeholder engagement, and maintained rigorous compliance with international standards throughout its expansion across Asia Pacific, Europe, Central America and Africa.In accepting the award, Dr. Teck Lim Chia said: “I am deeply humbled and grateful to receive this prestigious recognition from the Hong Kong Institute of Directors. This honor belongs not to me alone, but to our entire board, management team, and employees who share a relentless commitment to integrity, innovation, and responsible growth. At CBL, we believe governance is not a box to check — it is the compass that guides every decision. I will continue to lead with purpose, accountability, and vision, always placing the long-term interests of our stakeholders first.”The Board of CBL International expressed its pride in Dr. Chia’s achievement: “Dr. Chia’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping CBL into a globally recognized, governance-forward enterprise. His ability to balance strategic ambition with disciplined oversight exemplifies what modern corporate leadership should be. We congratulate him on this well-deserved honor.”Photo caption: Dr. Teck Lim Chia (right), Chairman and CEO of CBL International Limited, honored at the Directors of the Year Awards – Listed Companies Executive Directors category by the Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD).Photo caption: The trophy for Directors of the Year Awards – Listed Companies Executive Directors category by the Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD).About the Banle GroupCBL International Limited (Nasdaq: BANL) is the listing vehicle of Banle Group, a reputable marine fuel logistics company based in the Asia Pacific region that was established in 2015. We are committed to providing customers with a one-stop solution for vessel refueling, which is referred to as bunkering facilitator in the bunkering industry. We facilitate vessel refueling mainly through local physical suppliers in 65 major ports covering Belgium, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, Panama, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam. The Group actively promotes the use of sustainable fuels and has been awarded the ISCC EU and ISCC Plus certifications.For more information about our Company, please visit our website at: https://www.banle-intl.com. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

吉隆坡, 2025年12月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 亞太地區領先的船用燃料物流公司萬利集團（「萬利」或「該集團」）之上市主體CBL International Limited（納斯達克股票代碼：BANL）（以下簡稱「公司」或「CBL」）宣布，集團主席兼行政總裁謝威廉博士在由香港董事學會（HKIoD）主辦的「年度董事大獎」中，榮獲「上市公司執行董事」類別大獎。此項殊榮經過由資深商業領袖、公司治理專家及機構投資者組成的獨立評審團全面評估後授予。該獎項表彰了謝威廉博士在公司治理方面的卓越貢獻、卓越的董事會領導能力，以及其在為股東及持份者創造可持續價值方面的傑出成就。香港董事學會「年度董事大獎」是亞洲最具聲望的公司治理榮譽之一。 獲獎者基於在策略監督、道德領導、透明度及長期可持續表現方面的卓越表現而獲選——這些正是謝威廉博士在CBL International內的核心特質。作為集團主席兼行政總裁，謝博士引領集團經歷轉型式增長，同時將卓越治理融入公司核心。在他的領導下，CBL加強了投資者關係框架，提升了環境、社會及管治（ESG）披露水平，深化了持份者參與度，並在集團業務拓展至亞太地區、歐洲、中美洲及非洲的過程中，始終保持嚴格的國際標準合規性。謝威廉博士在領獎時表示：「能夠獲得香港董事學會這一崇高榮譽，我感到謙卑與感激。此項殊榮不僅屬於我個人，更屬於我們整個董事會、管理團隊及全體員工，他們與我一樣，對誠信、創新及負責任增長懷有不懈承諾。在CBL，我們深信公司治理絕非簡單的合規檢查——它是指引每一項決策的指南針。我將繼續以目標、問責及遠見引領集團發展，始終將持份者的長期利益置於首位。」公司董事會表示：「謝威廉博士的領導力對塑造CBL成為全球認可、以治理為先的企業至關重要。他能夠在策略雄心與審慎監督之間取得平衡的能力，充分體現了現代企業領導者應有的風範。我們衷心祝賀他獲得此項實至名歸的榮譽。」圖片說明：CBL International Limited 主席兼行政總裁謝威廉博士（右），獲頒香港董事學會「年度董事大獎」之「上市公司執行董事」類別殊榮。圖片説明：香港董事學會「年度董事大獎」之「上市公司執行董事」獎杯關於萬利集團萬利集團成立於 2015 年，以CBL International Limited（納斯達克：BANL）在納斯達克股票市場上市。我們致力於為客戶提供一站式燃油供應服務，被業內稱為燃油供應服務商。我們主要通過當地實體供貨商為船舶提供燃油加注服務，遍布比利時、中國、香港、印度、日本、韓國、馬來西亞、毛里裘斯、巴拿馬、菲律賓、新加坡、台灣、泰國、土耳其和越南，共覆蓋65個港口。集團積極推動可持續燃料，並已取得ISCC EU和ISCC Plus認證。如欲瞭解更多信息，請到集團網站https://www.banle-intl.com瀏覽。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

荷蘭海牙, 2025年12月10日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球反詐聯盟（GASA）欣然宣布納斯達克Verafin以創始成員身份加入聯盟，強化全球打擊詐騙、金融犯罪及數位欺詐的行動。隨著跨境與數位管道的詐騙手法持續演變，跨領域合作已成為保護消費者及建構更安全金融生態系統的關鍵。納斯達克Verafin的參與標誌著全球共同使命邁出重要一步，旨在提升全球信任度、透明度與抗風險能力。除加入全球行動外，納斯達克Verafin將同時加入GASA巴西及墨西哥分會，與拉丁美洲金融生態系統的各利益相關方建立夥伴關係，強化區域打擊金融犯罪的行動。犯罪分子正以前所未有的速度不斷創新，利用資訊孤島與傳統技術的缺陷逃避偵測。我們正處於打擊金融犯罪的關鍵轉折點，亟需整個生態系統攜手合作，運用集體智慧的力量強化防禦體系，為全球消費者提供更完善的保障。我們期待與全球反詐聯盟緊密合作，針對巴西與墨西哥金融機構面臨的獨特挑戰，共享創新解決方案、情報資源及全球專業知識。」納斯達克Verafin國際支付詐騙防治主管Mauricio Castanheiro表示。納斯達克Verafin是金融犯罪管理技術解決方案的全球領導者，獲得全球逾2,700家金融機構的信賴。該公司創新方法結合聯盟數據、人工智慧與機器學習技術，有效遏止、偵測及預防犯罪活動。透過整合8億家交易對手方的數據與洞察，納斯達克Verafin的聯盟模式能揭露金融體系中的隱藏風險，在提升詐欺偵測與防範效能的同時降低誤報率。納斯達克Verafin以創始成員身份加入全球反詐聯盟，不僅是本組織的重要里程碑，更是全球反詐行動的重大進展。該公司運用科技高效偵測犯罪活動的深厚專業，為我們的使命注入全新層次的洞察力與影響力。透過納斯達克Verafin的合作關係，以及其代表加入巴西與墨西哥分會理事會，我們正強化串聯全球智慧與在地行動的能力。攜手合作，我們將共同塑造更強健的政策框架、加速產業協作進程，為打造無詐騙的未來奠定基石。」全球反詐聯盟執行董事喬里·亞伯拉罕表示。納斯達克Verafin加入成為創始會員，不僅是巴西分會的里程碑，更是對我們市場重要性及自創立之初便持續耕耘的工作嚴謹性的有力肯定。我們從旅程伊始便與這家享譽全球的機構攜手同行——該機構以卓越、創新及對誠信的堅定承諾著稱。此項合作將強化我們將全球專業知識轉化為在地影響力的能力，並加速實現我們的使命：提升巴西打擊詐騙與金融犯罪領域的合作標準。」巴西分會主任雷娜塔·薩爾維尼表示。根據《2025年墨西哥詐騙現狀報告》，76%的墨西哥成年人曾遭詐騙，每年損失高達1390億披索，2026年將是災難性的一年。人工智慧雖普及生產力，卻也使詐欺行為產業化——這非預測，而是倒數計時。遏止這場危機需建立整合防禦體系，透過早期偵測觸發跨數位平台、電信、金融及執法機關的協同行動。納斯達克Verafin加入墨西哥GASA組織，正填補技術與協調間的鴻溝。若缺乏系統性合作，經濟體系將持續脆弱。此舉強化了多方利益相關者對核心穩定的承諾。」墨西哥分會主任西西·德拉佩尼亞補充道。透過此合作，納斯達克Verafin高管將加入GASA墨西哥與巴西分會諮詢委員會。作為創始成員，納斯達克Verafin將攜手GASA及其成員，運用逾二十年打擊金融犯罪的洞察力，共同開發創新策略以保護消費者免受詐騙侵害。欲深入了解納斯達克Verafin的金融犯罪偵測與防範方案，請造訪 www.verafin.com 。關於全球反詐聯盟（GASA）全球反詐聯盟（GASA）為非營利組織，致力於保護全球消費者免受詐騙侵害。本聯盟匯聚政策制定者、執法機關、消費者保護機構、非政府組織、金融業、電信營運商、網路平台、服務供應商及網路安全組織，共同分享洞見、揭露新興詐騙手法，並推動協調一致的反詐行動。更多資訊請參閱：https://www.gasa.org 。關於納斯達克Verafin納斯達克Verafin提供金融犯罪管理技術解決方案，涵蓋詐欺偵測與管理、反洗錢/反恐怖主義融資合規與管理、高風險客戶管理、制裁篩查與管理及資訊共享。全球逾2,700家金融機構（管理資產總額達11兆美元）採用納斯達克Verafin技術，以防範詐欺並強化反洗錢/反恐怖主義融資措施。詳情請參閱：www.verafin.com 。關於前瞻性陳述之警示聲明：本新聞稿所載資訊包含涉及若干風險與不確定性之前瞻性陳述。納斯達克謹此提醒讀者，任何前瞻性資訊均不構成未來表現之保證，實際結果可能與前瞻性資訊所載內容存在重大差異。前瞻性陳述可透過「將」、「可能」等詞彙及其他具類似含義的詞語辨識。此類前瞻性陳述包括但不限於與未來行動及預期結果相關的聲明。前瞻性陳述涉及諸多風險、不確定性或其他超出納斯達克控制範圍的因素。相關風險與不確定性詳載於納斯達克向美國證券交易委員會提交的文件中，包括其10-K表格年度報告及10-Q表格季度報告，該等文件可於納斯達克投資者關係網站http://ir.nasdaq.com及美國證交會網站www.sec.gov查閱。無論基於新資訊、未來事件或其他因素，納斯達克均無義務公開更新任何前瞻性陳述。© 2005 納斯達克歐姆克斯集團股份有限公司。納斯達克標誌及納斯達克「緞帶」標誌為納斯達克歐姆克斯集團股份有限公司於美國及其他國家之註冊與未註冊商標或服務標誌。保留所有權利。本通訊及透過其中連結存取之任何內容，均由納斯達克歐姆克斯集團公司及／或其特定子公司（統稱「納斯達克」）僅供資訊參考之用。納斯達克對本通訊或相關內容不作任何陳述或保證，並明確聲明不承擔法律規定之任何默示保證。本文所載資訊於發布當日均屬準確，惟可能隨時變更恕不另行通知。本材料不構成任何投資產品之買賣建議、招攬、邀請、誘因、推廣或要約，亦不應被視為投資、法律或稅務建議，或納斯達克之推薦、參考或背書。GASA媒體聯絡人Metje van der Meer行銷總監metje.vandermeer@gasa.org +31 6 48456282納斯達克聯絡人：Nick Eghtessad企業傳播部nick.eghtessad@nasdaq.com +1 929 996-8894來源：全球反詐欺聯盟 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

BERLIN, Germany, Dec 10, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Treasury Intelligence Solutions (TIS), a leading cloud-based platform for payments and cash management, is future-proofing organizations with specialized translation services in the wake of the recent November 2025 ISO 20022 deadline. A major turning point for the financial industry, SWIFT now requires banks to move their cross-border payment messages to ISO 20022. As a result, treasury teams are already seeing differences in how their banks send and receive payment information. Adapting to these changes will require a strategic approach to modernizing systems and processes.ISO 20022 replaces a patchwork of older standards with a single approach to structuring payment data. The new universal standard is designed to reduce confusion across markets, improve data quality, and support the level of transparency that regulators around the globe now expect.Moving to ISO 20022 payments takes time and strategic vision, especially when legacy systems, ERP, and payment systems were not built with structured data in mind. Updating those requires planning and coordination across several internal teams."ISO 20022 is a major industry shift, but it shouldn't disrupt the way companies operate day-to-day," said Wouter De Bie, Chief Technology Officer at TIS. "Our priority is making this transition seamless. By leveraging our platform's ability to translate payment files into bank-specific formats and automatically populate ISO-required fields, we give treasury teams the flexibility to adapt at their own pace. This approach ensures stability, reduces risk, and empowers organizations to meet new standards without costly system overhauls or last-minute fixes."The TIS platform leverages more than 140,000 bank-specific profiles to provide comprehensive coverage of ISO bank formats. In addition, an innovative AI-powered solution addresses ISO-specific requirements such as structured address information for corporate beneficiaries. Companies that begin now to update their data and payment workflows will be better prepared for the larger changes still ahead. Those that don't may face frustrating problems like message truncation, rejected payments, and slower processing times as unstructured formats are phased out."We're already seeing the benefits of a proactive approach to ISO 20022," said Jon Paquette, Chief of Strategy at TIS. "Organizations using our platform have implemented early bank-driven changes without payment failures or costly rework and are also leveraging our statement format conversion capabilities to avoid disruptions in reconciliation and cash applications as banks sunset MT formats and introduce CAMT. This proves that with the right tools, companies can prepare for full ISO adoption on their own timelines - maintaining stability while meeting evolving standards."About TISTIS helps CFOs, Treasurers, and Finance teams transform their global cash flow, liquidity, and payment functions. Since 2010, our award-winning cloud platform and best-in-class service model have empowered the entire office of the CFO to collaborate more effectively and attain maximum efficiency, automation, and control. TIS enables users to achieve superior performance in key areas surrounding cash forecasting, working capital, outbound payments, financial messaging, fraud prevention, payment compliance, and more.To learn how TIS can support your ISO 20022 transition, contact us today.CONTACT:Blair Romain+496227698240blair.romain@tispayments.comSOURCE: Treasury Intelligence Solutions Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

The HKGX 2025 IBF World Championships concluded with a grand finale at Queen Elizabeth Stadium on 5 December.HONG KONG, December 10, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The HKGX 2025 IBF World Championships concluded in a grand finale at Queen Elizabeth Stadium with France securing gold in Men’s Team of 5-players Event and USA claiming gold in Women’s Team of 5-players Event.Men’s and Women’s Team of 5-players Event Semi-Finals and Finals were conducted today in a best of three games Baker’s Format which five players each bowl alternate frame in one single game. In the Men’s Team of 5-players Event Finals, France captured gold medal by defeating Sweden (264-248, 257-228). The bronze medals were shared by Germany and Korea. The Women’s Team of 5-players final featured a rematch of the 2025 IBF World Cup Women’s Team Event Finals. USA attained Gold Medal beating Malaysia in three games (179-191, 200-159, 199-185). The bronze medals were shared by Japan and Korea.The All Events medals were awarded “based on the sum of the finishing position in each event. The winner was the athlete with the least number of points based on finishing position in each event.” For Men’s All Events, Sweden’s James Blomgren attained Gold Medal, Korea’s Ji Guen got Silver Medal and The Czech Republic’s Lukas Jelinek claimed Bronze Medal. For Women’s All Events, Finland’s Essi Pakarinen captured Gold Medal, USA’s Shannon Pluhowsky got Silver Medal and Singapore’s Shayna Ng claimed Bronze Medal. Overall federation champion medals were also awarded “based on the sum of finishing positions in each discipline.” For Men’s Division, Sweden attained Gold Medal, Denmark took Silver and Korea got Bronze. For Women’s Division, USA captured Gold Medal, Singapore got Silver and Malaysia achieved Bronze.Ms. Vivien Lau, SBS, JP, Chairman of the Hong Kong, China Tenpin Bowling Congress wrapped up the successful Championships with a heartfelt message. “Success of the Championships depends on how all the participants felt to them whether the Championships is successful or not. I will be happy if everyone felt the Championships is a success and they are happy to be here in Hong Kong. ” She thanked all the athletes and federations for taking part in the Championships. Without them, there would be no Championships.Hong Kong, China Tenpin Bowling Congress would like to extend its gratitude and appreciation to the Major Sports Events Committee; Title Sponsor, the Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX); Official Community Partner, The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Platinum Sponsor, Asiaray Media Group Limited; all other sponsors including First Asia Merchants Bullion Limited, UPWAY Group, Golday Financial Group Limited, Tak Fung International (HK) Limited, New Territories General Chamber of Commerce and Auspicious Bullion Limited; Official Partners Shun Hing Electronic Trading Company Limited, Joinmax (H.K.) Limited and all supporting organizations.The next edition of the IBF World Championships will be held in Korea in 2027. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

伊利諾州羅密歐市, 2025年12月9日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 性能材料分銷領導企業Formerra今日宣布，將Techmer PM色母粒、高性能添加劑及預著色複合材料納入其龐大的材料產品組合。透過此次合作，Formerra強化了其應用導向產品線，使材料組合更能契合北美客戶不斷演進的需求。美國塑料複合材料製造商Techmer PM專精於開發高附加價值的色母粒、添加劑母粒及工程化複合材料，應用於高性能塑料與纖維領域。其產品廣泛運用於醫療、汽車、包裝及消費品等產業。Techmer PM持續強化光學與色彩技術實力，近期更收購OptiColor Inc.與Colors for Plastics兩家企業。Formerra執行長Cathy Dodd表示：「Techmer PM對創新與技術卓越的堅持，與Formerra提供頂尖材料與即時服務的使命完美契合。透過專業技術指導，此合作將使我們能為客戶提供兼具性能與永續性的母粒及預著色複合材料產品組合。」產品管理副總裁麥克·艾里森補充道：「Techmer PM 廣泛的預著色複合材料、添加劑及色母粒產品線，可滿足加工性能、美學需求、生物基應用、法規合規及性能提升等多元需求。」Techmer PM 產品系列的亮點包括：符合規範的醫療級色系：通過 ISO 10993 測試的色板附法規聲明；經實證適用於 PPSU、PA、PP 及 ABS 材質。美學效果與雷射功能：完整色譜涵蓋金屬色、變色效果、光致變色及獨家視覺效果 Techsplatter；全系列雷射添加劑滿足多元需求。循環經濟與永續材料解決方案：PLA/替代樹脂色系、HiTerra® rPET Revive PET再生修復技術、近紅外可分選黑色料（HDPE中APR為「首選」方案）等。加工性能與防護添加劑：Techsperse™專利分散技術、抗紫外線/熱穩定劑、含無鹵選項的阻燃系統、示蹤技術、抗菌配方、清洗技術。Techmer PM執行長克雷格·福斯特表示：「Formerra在應用領域、需求分析及材料技術方面擁有深厚專業知識，使其成為拓展我們市場版圖的理想合作夥伴。透過整合雙方優勢，我們將協助客戶加速產品上市進程，同時提供經實證技術的可靠保障。」關鍵細節：Formerra將負責在北美地區分銷Techmer PM的預著色複合材料、著色劑、添加劑及母粒。Techmer PM 擁有深厚的色母粒與添加劑產品組合：醫療/法規合規色系、美學效果（含 Techsplatter 技術）、永續解決方案（HiTerra® rPET Revive、近紅外可分選黑色母粒），以及性能/加工添加劑（TechSperse™、阻燃/抗紫外線系統）。此合作結合Formerra的技術支援與供應可靠性，以及Techmer PM的專業材料與色料/添加劑技術，協助客戶更快推出更優質的產品。關於富美高富美高是頂尖的工程材料經銷商，串聯全球領先的聚合物生產商與醫療保健、消費品、工業及移動市場的數千家原始設備製造商與品牌商。憑藉技術與商業專業實力，我們融合了產品組合深度、供應鏈優勢、行業知識、服務能力、領先的電子商務技術及創新思維，打造出獨樹一幟的解決方案。經驗豐富的Formerra團隊協助跨產業客戶以創新方式設計、選材、加工及開發產品，從而提升性能、生產力、可靠性與永續性。欲了解更多資訊，請造訪www.formerra.com。關於Techmer PMTechmer PM是工程材料與聚合物解決方案的頂尖設計製造商，專精於提供具特定性能與功能需求的濃縮色母粒及添加劑母粒。該公司與塑料加工商、製造商、設計師、規格制定者及品牌所有者合作，在眾多終端應用市場中提升產品功能與外觀。自1981年創立以來，公司於北美各地設有生產基地，在樹脂技術領域擁有深厚專業知識，並精通幾乎所有塑料與纖維相關製程，包括增材製造、吹膜、無紡布及注塑成型。欲了解更多資訊，請造訪 www.techmerpm.com。Formerra 已獲授權成為 Techmer PM 預著色複合材料、著色劑及添加劑的經銷商，產品適用於廣泛領域（左圖）。Techmer PM 位於田納西州克林頓市的生產基地（右圖）。媒體聯絡人Jackie MorrisFormerra 市場傳播經理jackie.morris@formerra.com +1 630-972-3144Jill WarrenTechmer PM 市場傳播經理jwarren@techmerpm.com +1 865-210-4078消息來源：Formerra Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, December 10, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association (“HKiNEDA”) successfully held its Annual Conference last Saturday. This year's theme, “Opportunities and Challenges for INEDs in Dual Listing Wave, Digital Asset Era, and Web3 & AI-Driven Risks”, brought together representatives from Hong Kong's key financial regulators, alongside industry experts and corporate leaders from across the region. The event attracted nearly 300 senior executives. The Association presented the INED Honorary Life Achievement Award to Dr Rita Fan Hsu and Prof. Frederick Ma in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the profession and to corporate governance.In light of the Tai Po fire incident, the opening ceremony included a solemn tribute to commemorate the victims and honour the bravery of the firefighters. The conference was formally opened with a welcome address by Mr Rex Yeung, President of HKiNEDA.In his speech, Mr Yeung underscored the irreplaceable role of INEDs in strengthening corporate governance: “We need three-dimensional thinking — dual listings, digital assets and driven risks by Web3 and AI — with depth, clarity and transparency. This is exactly how we should approach governance: making strategies more understandable, decisions more traceable and outcomes more accountable. That's the shift we must embrace: moving from flat compliance to three-dimensional stewardship — for investors, regulators and all stakeholders we serve. As INEDs, we are not only the gatekeepers of enterprises but also the guardians of market transparency and investor trust.”Distinguished guests at the opening ceremony included Dr Kelvin Wong, Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission; Dr David Sun, Chairman of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council; and Dr Rocky Tung, Director, Head of Policy Research for the Financial Services Development Council.Organisers and officiating guests kick off the HKiNEDA Annual Conference 2025.From left to right:1. Mr Roy Lo, Co-Chairman, Organising Committee of Annual Conference 20252. Mr Zhou Yi, Executive Vice President, Lingbao Gold Group Company Limited3. Dr Kelvin Wong, Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission4. Mr Rex Yeung, President, HKiNEDA5. Dr David Sun, Chairman of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council6. Dr Rocky Tung, Director, Head of Policy Research, Financial Services Development Council7. Datuk Shireen Muhiudeen, Founder, Corston-Smith Asset Management SDN BHD & Former Chairman, Bursa Malaysia8. Prof. Terence Chan, Co-Chairman, Organising Committee of Annual Conference 2025In response to recent trends in technological innovation and the evolution of financial models, the conference featured keynote addresses and panel discussions on three major topics: the strategic complexity of dual listings (A+H), the rise of digital assets, and the convergence of Web3 and artificial intelligence. Senior directors and professionals shared their insights, fostering lively exchange and enhancing awareness of emerging trends while strengthening oversight capabilities.Prominent speakers included (in order of appearance):- Mr Lucas Chen, Executive Director, Lingbao Gold Industrial Investment Company Limited- Datuk Shireen Muhiudeen, Founder, Corston-Smith Asset Management SDN BHD & Former Chairman, Bursa Malaysia- Mr Xie Jun, CEO, Leading Holding- Mr Vincent Pang, Managing Partner, AVISTA Group- Ms Diamantina Leong, Partner, Capital Market Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers- Mr Robert Lui, Southern Region Offering Services Leader of Capital Market Services Group and Hong Kong Digital Asset Leader, Deloitte China- Mr Simon Shum, Partner, Financial Services, Asset Management, HKSAR, KPMG China- Ms Bobo Lee, Manager, Blockchain & Digital Asset, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited- Mr Sangmin Park, Managing Director, DX Division, BEATOZ Inc.- Ms Michelle Cheng, Managing Director, HashKey Exchange- Mr Andrew Lee, Partner, Greater China Markets & Hong Kong EY Wavespace (Innovation) Leader- Mr Kenneth Lam, Partner, Grant Thornton Advisory Services Limited- Mr Andy Chow, Head of Customer Solution Architects, Google Cloud Hong KongThe conference concluded with the presentation of the Association's highest honour, the INED Honorary Life Achievement Award, to Dr Rita Fan Hsu (left in the photo below) and Prof. Frederick Ma (right in the photo below). Their outstanding achievements have set a benchmark for Independent Non-Executive Directors and have had a lasting impact on the advancement of corporate governance standards.About The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director AssociationThe Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association (HKiNEDA), incorporated in Hong Kong by Companies Ordinance, is a non-profit association mainly representing INEDs of Greater China. Based in Hong Kong, the association connects INEDs of Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, to make dedicated contributions in the Greater China's enormous financial and capital market.HKiNEDA aims at enhancing professional development of INEDs, promoting healthy and outstanding corporate governance of listed companies, and sustainable development of the capital market in Greater China. To achieve the mission, the Association commits to helping INEDs to understand their duties in listed companies, encouraging them to realize their values, supporting INEDs to oversee companies and fulfill their responsibilities with independence, integrity and impartiality.For more information about HKiNEDA, please visit: http://www.hkineda.com/Media EnquiriesStrategic Public Relations GroupBrenda ChanTel: +852 2114 4396Email: brenda.chan@sprg.com.hkKaren NgTel: +852 2114 4978Email: karen.ng@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2025年12月10日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 香港獨立非執行董事協會(「HKiNEDA」)週年會議於上週六順利舉行。今年會議以「在雙重上市、數字資產、Web3 & AI風險的新時代下，獨董的機遇與挑戰」為主題，邀得本港主要金融監管機構代表，以及各地行業專家和公司代表深入討論和交流，成功吸引近300位管理人員出席。協會更頒授「獨立董事終身成就獎」予范徐麗泰博士及馬時亨教授，以表彰二人對業界及企業管治的卓越貢獻。鑑於大埔火災事件，會議開幕禮特設環節向火災罹難者及消防員致哀和致敬。及後由香港獨立非執行董事協會會長楊志達先生致歡迎辭，為會議揭開序幕。楊會長在致辭中強調獨立非執行董事在完善企業管治中的角色尤其重要：「我們需要具備『三維思維』- 包括雙重上市、數字資產，以及由Web3與AI所驅動的風險 - 並以深度、清晰與透明作為基礎。這應當是我們的管治之道：讓策略更易理解、讓決策更可追溯、讓成果更具問責。這正是我們必須擁抱的轉變：從單一的合規監管，邁向三維監督 - 為投資者、監管機構及所有持份者服務。作為獨立非執行董事，我們不僅是企業的守門人，更是市場透明度與投資者信任的守護者。」是次週年會議邀得證券及期貨事務監察委員會主席黃天祐博士、會計及財務匯報局主席孫德基博士及香港金融發展局總監及主管(政策研究)董一岳博士擔任開幕典禮嘉賓。主辦單位與主禮嘉賓在香港獨立非執行董事協會週年會議2025開幕典禮合照。(由左至右）1. 2025週年會議籌委會聯席主席盧華基先生2. 靈寶黃金集團股份有限公司常務副總裁周熠先生3. 證券及期貨事務監察委員會主席黃天祐博士4. 香港獨立非執行董事協會會長楊志達先生5. 會計及財務匯報局主席孫德基博士6. 香港金融發展局總監及主管(政策研究)董一岳博士7. Corston-Smith資產管理有限公司創辦人及馬來西亞交易所前主席Shireen Muhiudeen拿督8. 2025週年會議籌委會聯席主席陳浩華教授針對近年科技創新與金融模式的發展趨勢，會議安排多場專題演講與專家討論，涵蓋三大議題：A+H雙重上市的挑戰與機遇、數字資產的興起，以及Web3與人工智能的融合，以深化董事及管理層對新興領域的認知，並提升監督效能。現場資深董事與專業人士分享真知灼見，交流氣氛熱烈。重量級演講嘉賓有以下(按會議順序)：- 靈寶黃金產業投資有限公司執行董事陳翼翔先生- Corston-Smith資產管理有限公司創辦人及馬來西亞交易所前主席Shireen Muhiudeen拿督- 立鼎控股行政總裁謝駿先生- 艾華迪集團首席合夥人彭頌邦先生- 羅兵咸永道會計師事務所資本市場服務部合夥人梁令欣女士- 德勤中國資本市場服務部上市業務華南區主管合夥人及數字資產香港主管合夥人呂志宏先生- 畢馬威中國香港金融服務及資產管理合夥人沈耀文先生- 香港數碼港管理有限公司區塊鏈及數字資產經理李淑怡女士- BEATOZ Inc. DX部門董事總經理Sangmin Park- HashKey交易所總監鄭詩敏女士- 安永大中華區業務合夥人及安永創新中心Wavespace香港主管李漢銘先生- 致同諮詢服務有限公司合伙人林肇基先生- 谷歌雲香港客戶解決方案架構總監周昌願先生此外，HKiNEDA向范徐麗泰博士(下圖左)及馬時亨教授(下圖右)頒授最高榮譽獎項「獨立董事終身成就獎」，以表揚二人在業界和職責範疇的卓越表現，樹立獨立非執行董事的典範，並對提升企業管治水平作出深遠貢獻。關於香港獨立非執行董事協會香港獨立非執行董事協會(HKiNEDA)是於香港按公司法成立的非牟利法團，為代表大中華地區獨立非執行董事的主要組織。本協會以香港為根基，並聯繫兩岸三地的獨立非執行董事，志於為大中華地區巨大的金融資本市場作出貢獻。香港獨立非執行董事協會宗旨為協助獨立非執行董事的專業發展、推動上市公司健康、優秀的企業管治、及促進大中華地區資本市場之可持續發展。為達成使命，協會將致力幫助獨立非執行董事瞭解其在上市公司中的職責、鼓勵他們發揮作用，體現價值，並支持獨立非執行董事以其獨立、廉潔及公平公正的態度監控和履行對公司之責任。有關協會詳情請瀏覽：http://www.hkineda.com/新聞垂詢縱橫公共關係顧問集團陳練電話：+852 2114 4396電郵：brenda.chan@sprg.com.hk吳麗香電話：+852 2114 4978電郵：karen.ng@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, December 10, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883) is pleased to announce that the ICT-empowered partner of its subsidiary, China Enterprise ICT Solutions Limited (“China Entercom”), Yingke Law Firm (“Yingke”), has earned industry recognition at the IDC China CIO Summit 2025 and IDC Future Enterprise Awards Digital Ceremony, where its pioneering benchmark project, “YingFaBao AI Legal Space Station” received the 2025 IDC China Future Enterprise Awards of Excellence - Future Enterprise of the Year. Dedicated to recognizing future enterprises who embrace the digital-first era, this accolade represents a milestone in the partnership between China Entercom and Yingke, and also serves as a testament to China Entercom’s role in fostering a digital and intelligent ecosystem to realize digital intelligence and globalization for businesses across industries. Ms. Sun Wen, Director of Global Board of Directors, Beijing Yingke Law Firm, receiving the award at the eventHeadquartered in Beijing and established in 2001, Yingke Law Firm is a global legal service provider and a co-founder of the Global Coalition of Think Tank Networks for South-South Co-operation. Since 2022, Yingke has consistently held the top position in The Global 200 ranking of global law firms based on the number of lawyers, and its global legal service network has covered up to 199 cosmopolitan cities across 104 countries and territories. As the digital era approaches, Yingke is accelerating its “Digital Intelligence Law Firm” transformation and upgrading, with the aim of establishing a “Yingke Global One-Hour Legal Service Ecosystem” . The development strategy of the firm is also evolving from geographical business expansion to digital-intelligence transformation.“2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the IDC China Future Enterprise Awards. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and its deep integration across industries, we are witnessing an increasing number of enterprises transforming into AI-driven firms as they enter the era of digital operation. These enterprises are customer-centric, open to experiment and constantly enhancing their products, services and user experiences,” said Mr. Wu Lianfeng, Vice President and Chief Analyst at IDC China. “Yingke Law Firm is a remarkable example of such organizations. From strategic vision to practical execution, Yingke actively adopts new technologies with an open and inclusive mindset, driving transformation within the legal sector. To streamline transformation, suppliers of innovative technologies and solutions like China Entercom play an indispensable role. As a trusted enabler of digital-intelligence transformation, China Entercom strives to offer clients with value-driven and reliable technologies and solutions. Moreover, as a successful example of international expansion, the company’s extensive experience and expertise in globalization provide valuable support for Chinese enterprises in their journey of going global.”Extending warm congratulations to Yingke Law Firm on its recognition as an Excellence Award winner at the 2025 IDC China Future Enterprise Awards, Mr. Henry Ko, General Manager at China Entercom, underlined the key to “Redefining Global Legal Services with Digital Intelligence” by integrating China Entercom’s ICT capabilities and Yingke’s expertise in digitalizing and globalizing legal services. He added that this cross-industry collaboration has reassured enterprises in their pursuit of globalization. “Our collaboration with Yingke began in 2021, when the firm embarked on its four strategic pillars — globalization, professionalization, digitalization and carbon neutrality — to optimize its worldwide operations and services,” said Mr. Ko. “We look forward to taking this collaboration to new heights, empowering enterprises to expand overseas and creating a new paradigm of legal and ICT innovations.”In today’s ever-changing economic and social landscape, every industry is confronted with new challenges, and these changes also raise the expectations for China Entercom. As an innovative ICT service enabler, the company is committed not only to staying ahead of technological advancement and strengthening its core capabilities, but also to gaining deeper insight into industry transformation and accumulating practical experience. Mr. Ko emphasized, “As AI is applied profoundly in various business scenarios, law firms and other enterprises are demanding higher standards in global network stability, data security and intelligence. As a result, more clients are partnering with China Entercom to explore efficient, flexible and future-ready models of digital and intelligent services.”Harnessing AI to Pioneer a New Legal Service ModelAs technology rapidly advances and the macro-environment evolves, the legal services industry finds itself in the midst of fierce competition, undergoing profound structural challenges in traditional legal services models. The first challenge stems from global economic integration, which has sharply increased demand for cross-border legal services. Law firms are now expected to demonstrate stronger global service capability, cross-regional collaboration, and the ability to deliver tailor-made services. Secondly, the rise of the digital economy has given birth to new legal issues, raising the standards of a firm’s knowledge base and learning agility. Finally, disruptive technologies such as AI are redefining the legal service eco-chain — from client acquisition and service scenarios to operational processes and service systems — prompting a comprehensive reconstruction and transformation.The “YingFaBao AI Legal Space Station” integrates Internet of Things (IoT), new media, videos and AI to deliver timely, efficient and one-stop self-service legal solutions, which marks a groundbreaking innovation in the legal services sector. In response to this new wave of transformation, China Entercom leverages over two decades of ICT practical experience and its strengths in integrated “Cloud, Network, Security” services to empower the digital and intelligent development of the legal services industry with AI-driven solutions. On one hand, it enhances the performance of critical digital infrastructure through global network optimization and intelligent security protection; on the other hand, this strong foundation supports law firms in all dimensions, such as digital management upgrades and global expansion of their services.Redefining Legal Services with Digital IntelligenceYingke Law Firm is developing a global legal data platform in the hope of creating a worldwide legal services platform through promoting data sharing and interconnection. According to Ms. Sun Wen, Director of Global Board of Directors at Beijing Yingke Law Firm, “As the wave of digitalization transforms the legal sector, Yingke has remained focused on advancing through technological innovation and professional excellence. On the journey to evolve our service models through the dual engines of ‘LegalTech + AI’, we are delighted to have China Entercom as a trusted partner. Its profound technical expertise and extensive experience in supporting enterprises going global provide invaluable insight for our strategic development and transformation in this new era.”China Entercom’s best practices in supporting enterprises “Going Global” and “Coming to China” have become a recognized benchmark. As a member of the CITIC Group, China Entercom upholds the service motto of “CITIC, Your Trusted Partner for Going Global and Coming to China”, and has long worked hand in hand with its parent companies, CITIC Telecom CPC and the Group, to extend service coverage to regions along the Belt and Road, the Middle East, BRICS nations and RCEP member countries. Its digital and intelligent solutions have already empowered numerous enterprises in overseas expansion. Today, China Entercom’s services span five continents and nearly 160 countries and regions, with global network resources connecting nearly 170 points of presence (POPs), 60 SD-WAN gateways, over 30 data centers, 20 cloud service centers, and three dedicated 24x7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). Offering 99.99% network availability, the company ensures fast deployment and flexible scalability, thereby realizing faster, more stable, secure and compliant ICT services. Leveraging advanced AI technologies and services, namely its TrustCSI™ 3.0 cybersecurity solution suites and SIEM-MiiND intelligent SIEM platform, China Entercom delivers reliable, secure and high-efficiency data aggregation that provides the legal sector with smarter and more efficient digital intelligence.References:[1] Source: Yingke Law Firm official website.[2] Source: Yingke Law Firm official website.About International Data Corporation (IDC)IDC is the premier global market intelligence, data, and events provider for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. With more than 1,300 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. IDC's analysis and insight help IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based technology decisions and achieve their key business objectives. Establishing it’s China branch in 1982, IDC was the earliest global technology market research firm to enter the Chinese market. In China, IDC analysts focus on the local ICT market, producing research that covers areas including hardware, software, service, internet services, emerging technologies, and enterprise digital transformation. To learn more about IDC, please visit http://www.idc.com.About Yingke Law FirmYingke Law Firm is a global legal service provider established in 2001, headquartered in Beijing, China. Yingke is a Co-Founder of the Global Coalition of Think Tank Network for South-South Cooperation. Since 2022, we have consistently held the top position in The Global 200 ranking of global law firms based on the number of lawyers. Yingke Law Firm is committed to improving the "Yingke Global One-Hour Legal Service Ecosystem", and its headquarters adopt the mode of "direct investment and direct management" for up to 126 offices across mainland China and one joint law firm in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao region. So far, Yingke's global legal service network has covered up to 199 cosmopolitan cities across 104 countries and territories. For more information, please visit https://www.yingkelawyer.com/index.html.About China EntercomChina Enterprise ICT Solutions Limited (“China Entercom” or “CEC”), a subsidiary of the CITIC Group. With solid global knowledge, diversified industrial experience, successful cases and top-notch expertise, as well as incorporating extensive ICT resource coverage, global-local capabilities and world-class solutions, China Entercom stands as the trusted partner for comprehensive solutions, addressing customers’ specific ICT requirements and fostering their development along the “Belt and Road” and around the globe. For more information, please visit https://www.china-entercom.com/En/.About CITIC Telecom CPCWe are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT™ private network solutions, TrustCSI™ information security solutions, DataHOUSE™ cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD™ cloud computing solutions.With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies to boost technology empowerment (+AI). Embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies we aim to unlock technical potential. By integrating deep learning and intelligent data analysis technologies, we transform these technologies into data empowerment (AI+) generative applications, reshaping the Intelligence Operation Journey of enterprises.With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across nearly 160 countries and regions, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect nearly 170 points of presence (POPs), 60+ SD-WAN gateways, 20 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and three dedicated 24x7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). We are certified with a series of international certifications, including SD-WAN Ready, ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, to ensure our services compliance with international standards and resources for enterprises. We offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com.Media Contacts:Catherine YuenCITIC Telecom CPC(852) 2170 7536Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2025年12月10日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中信國際電訊集團有限公司（「中信國際電訊」，香港交易所股份代號：1883）全資擁有的中信國際電訊(信息技術)有限公司(「中信國際電訊CPC」) 欣然宣佈，其子公司中企網絡通信技術有限公司（簡稱「中企通信」）創新ICT賦能的盈科律師事務所（簡稱「盈科律所」）在2025年IDC中國CIO峰會暨數字化轉型頒獎典禮上脫穎而出，憑藉標桿項目--「盈法寶AI法律空間站」榮膺2025 IDC中國未來企業大獎-年度未來企業優秀獎。該大獎旨在表彰致力於成為未來企業並引領數字優先時代的組織，此次獲獎不僅是雙方協同合作的重要里程碑，也展現了中企通信通過構建數智生態，賦能千行百業實現數智化、全球化發展的共贏價值印證。 盈科律所全球董事會董事、盈科律所數智化中心主任孫文現場領獎總部位於北京的盈科律師事務所成立於2001年，是一家全球化法律服務機構，是聯合國南南合作全球智庫網絡聯合創始機構，自2022年以來在Global 200 全球律師人數排名中蟬聯第一。截至目前，盈科律所全球法律服務網絡已經覆蓋了104個國家和地區的199個國際城市。隨著數字時代的來臨，盈科律所正在加速「數智化律所」的轉型與升級，致力於搭建「全球一小時法律服務生態圈」，並著力構建盈科律所從地理空間向數智空間轉型升級的立體化發展體系。「2025年是IDC中國未來企業大獎設立的第十年。隨著人工智能技術的快速發展及在千行百業中的深入應用，我們看到越來越多企業在進入數字業務時代的過程中，轉型為AI驅動型企業。這類企業以客戶為中心，勇於嘗試，並持續優化產品、服務和體驗。」IDC中國副總裁兼首席分析師武連峰表示，「盈科律所正是這樣的優秀企業代表之一，他們無論是從戰略高度，還是從執行層面，都秉持開放包容的積極心態，擁抱新技術，積極投身行業變革。在行業變革中，像中企通信這樣的創新技術和服務供應商也不可或缺。我們看到，中企通信作為企業用戶實現數智化轉型背後的賦能者，始終致力於為客戶提供有價值、可信賴的創新技術和服務。更值得一提的是，他們本身就是企業出海的成功案例，因此他們在企業出海方面的知識和經驗，對於助力中國企業全球化發展，是寶貴且關鍵的。」中企通信銷售總經理高力衡對盈科律師事務所榮獲2025 IDC中國未來企業大獎-優秀獎表示熱烈祝賀， 強調中企通信的數智ICT服務與盈科律所的智能化法律出海發展經驗，真正實現「智跨法域 數鏈全球」協同優勢，這一跨領域合作將為企業的全球化發展提供堅實後盾。高總表示「中企通信與盈科律所緣起於2021年， 適時盈科律所開始啟動『國際化、專業化、數智化、碳中和』四大戰略，全面推動全球業務布局與服務升級。期待未來雙方合作邁入新階段，攜手賦能企業出海布局，共創跨越法律+ICT服務新範式。」在新經濟、新環境、新形勢下，各行業面臨全新挑戰，也為中企通信帶來更高要求。作為創新ICT服務賦能夥伴，中企通信既要持續追蹤技術演進，夯實能力根基；更要深入洞察行業轉型，積累賦能經驗。高總強調：「隨著AI深入應用，律所等企業對全球網絡的穩定性、數據安全與智能支撐提出更高需求。因此，越來越多客戶正與中企通信攜手，共同探索高效、便捷、契合時代的數智化服務新模式。」洞察AI新機遇 賦能法律服務新模式在技術革新與宏觀環境的雙重驅動下，法律服務行業正面臨著激烈的競爭，傳統法律服務模式也面臨著結構性挑戰。首先，全球經濟一體化的發展，使跨境法律服務需求激增，這對於律師事務所全球服務能力、跨區域協同能力、為客戶提供定制化服務能力都提出了全新的要求；其次，數字經濟興起，帶來了新型的法律問題，這對於律師事務所的知識儲備以及學習能力提出了更高的要求；第三，人工智能等顛覆性技術正在重塑法律服務的生態鏈，無論是獲客渠道、服務場景，還是服務流程、服務體系等，都面臨重構和轉型升級的挑戰。據介紹，盈法寶AI法律空間站通過物聯網+新媒體+視頻+AI的方式，可以為客戶提供及時、高效的一站式自助法律服務，這是一次法律服務行業不平凡的革新。面向法律服務行業這樣的新變革，中企通信憑藉深耕ICT領域二十多年的豐富經驗，始終充分發揮在雲網安一體化服務領域的優勢，致力於為法律服務行業客戶提供AI驅動的數智化賦能服務。一方面保障行業客戶在國際網絡優化、智能安全防護等關鍵數字基礎領域的能力；另一方面以此為基礎，為行業客戶的服務數字化管理升級以及服務範圍的全球化拓展，提供全方位支持。以數智化驅動 拓展法律服務新邊界盈科律所正在積極構建全球化的法律數據平台，並希望通過數據共享、信息互通，打造一個覆蓋全球的法律服務平台。盈科律所全球董事會董事、盈科律所數智化中心主任孫文表示，「在全球數字化浪潮席卷法律行業的今天，盈科律所始終堅持科技引領、專業驅動的發展戰略。在我們通過『法律科技+AI』雙輪驅動實現服務模式迭代的道路上，我們很高興能有中企通信這樣值得信賴的合作夥伴，並肩前行。他們在技術上的積累，在企業出海方面的豐富經驗，都將為盈科律所實現新時代的戰略發展與轉型帶來重要啟示。」在賦能企業客戶出海入華的道路上，中企通信的最佳實踐起著重要示範作用。中企通信作為中信成員企業，秉承著「要出國 找中信，來中國 找中信」的服務理念，早已協同母公司中信國際電訊CPC及集團率先將服務覆蓋到「一帶一路」沿線、中東地區、金磚國家及RCEP成員國等區域，也已經為不少企業出海提供了數智化賦能。此外，業務也已遍及全球5大洲，服務覆蓋近160個國家和地區，全球化網絡資源連接近170個服務據點、60個SD-WAN網關、30多個數據中心、20座雲平台及3個全天候運作的安全運作中心（SOCs），網絡可用性高達99.99%，滿足快速開通，以及靈活擴容等要求，能為企業提供更高速、更穩定、更安全、更合規的信息通訊服務。此外，中企通信運用AI技術的各項技術和服務，例如網絡升級方案TrustCSI 3.0 雲網神盾(R)服務和智能安全信息及事件管理平台SIEM-MiiND星智神盾等，能實現可靠、安全、高效的數據集結，進而為法律服務企業提供更加智能、高效的數智化支撐。參考資料[1]《盈科全球數字經濟法律服務中心主任簽約與聘任儀式圓滿舉行》，來源：盈科律師事務所官網[2]《2025盈科全球市場暨數智化AI融合發展大會圓滿舉行》，來源：盈科律師事務所官網關於國際數據公司（IDC）國際數據公司（IDC）是全球著名的信息技術、電信行業和消費科技咨詢、顧問和活動服務專業供應商。成立於1964年，IDC在全球擁有超過1300名分析師，為110多個國家的技術和行業發展機遇提供全球化、區域化和本地化的專業視角及服務。IDC的分析和洞察助力IT專業人士、業務主管和投資機構制定基於事實的技術決策，以實現關鍵業務目標。IDC於1986年正式在中國設立分支機構，是最早進入中國市場的全球著名的科技市場研究機構。在中國，IDC分析師專注於本地ICT市場研究，與本地市場高度結合，研究領域覆蓋硬件、軟件、服務、互聯網、各類新興技術以及企業數字化轉型等方面。請瀏覽https://www.idc.com/cn 獲取更多信息。關於盈科律師事務所盈科律師事務所是一家全球化法律服務機構，成立於2001年，總部位於中國北京，是聯合國南南合作全球智庫網絡聯合創始機構，自2022年以來在Global 200 全球律師人數排名中蟬聯第一。盈科致力於搭建"全球一小時法律服務生態圈"，總部採取"直接投資、直接管理"的模式，在中國大陸地區擁有124家律所及1家粵港澳聯營律所。截至目前，盈科全球法律服務網絡已經覆蓋了104個國家和地區的199個國際城市。請瀏覽https://www.yingkelawyer.com/index.html獲取更多信息。關於中企通信中企網絡通信技術有限公司（簡稱"中企通信"或"CEC"）是中信成員企業，公司長期矢志通過高質量技術及旗艦解決方案，包括中企通CeOne-CONNECT專用網絡服務、TrustCSI信息安全管理服務、中企雲(R)SmartCLOUD雲計算服務及中企雲時代數據中心DataHOUSE。憑藉紮實的全球市場經驗、多行業應用、客戶實踐以及技術實力，結合廣泛的ICT資源覆蓋、專業的本地化服務、優質的技術解決方案，中企通信為"一帶一路"及全球化企業打造綜合數智解決方案， 滿足千行百業ICT服務需求。公司積極擁抱前沿科技，結合ICT-MiiND(R)(ICT-智賦(R))策略，將人工智能(AI)、虛擬現實(AR)、大數據(Big Data)、物聯網(IoT)和其他新興技術的強大潛力轉化為業務價值，協助企業通過數智化發展保持市場領導力優勢、業務更具靈活性及成本效益，成為企業推動全球化與數智化轉型的重要策略夥伴。請瀏覽www.china-entercom.com獲取更多信息。中信國際電訊CPC簡介中信國際電訊（信息技術）有限公司（「中信國際電訊CPC」）是中信國際電訊集團有限公司（香港交易所股份代號：1883）的全資附屬公司，一直矢志透過先進技術及旗艦解決方案，包括TrueCONNECT(TM)專用網絡服務、TrustCSI(TM)信息安全解決方案、DataHOUSE(TM)全球統一雲數據中心解決方案及SmartCLOUD(TM)雲端運算解決方案，為全球跨國企業提供綜合數碼解決方案，滿足不同行業的ICT服務需求。憑借「創新‧不斷」的服務理念，中信國際電訊CPC積極利用創新技術，提煉"技術賦能"，將人工智能、擴增實境、大數據，物聯網和其他尖端新興技術，融合深度學習及智能數據分析技術，轉化為"數據賦能"生成式AI+應用，重塑企業智能營運之旅。中信國際電訊CPC以「服務在地，連接全球」的優勢，承諾為客戶提供最優質的一站式ICT服務。全球化網絡資源連接近170個服務據點、60多個SDWAN 網關；20個雲服務中心、30多個數據中心及3個全天候運作的安全運作中心，服務遍布逾160個國家和地區，無縫連接亞洲、歐美、非洲、中東以及中亞等地區。透過全球化服務佈局，多年不斷深耕各個行業與領域經驗，一系列國際認證（SD-WAN Ready, ISO 9001、14001、20000、27001 及27017），確保為企業提供國際化標準及專業在地服務能力，成為客戶信賴的信息智能化服務供應商。請瀏覽www.citictel-cpc.com獲取更多資訊。傳媒查詢：Catherine Yuen中信國際電訊CPC(852) 2170 7536電郵：catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

ROMEOVILLE, IL, Dec 9, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, today announced the addition of Techmer PM color masterbatches, high-performance additives, and pre-colored compounds to its expansive portfolio of materials. With this partnership, Formerra advances its application-specific lineup, aligning its material portfolio to customers' evolving needs across North America.A U.S.-based plastics compounder, Techmer PM specializes in value-added color and additive masterbatches and engineered compounds for high-performance plastics and fibers. These products are used in various industries such as medical, automotive, packaging, and consumer goods applications. Techmer PM has consistently invested in its optical and color capabilities, including the recent acquisition of OptiColor Inc. and Colors for Plastics."Techmer PM's commitment to innovation and technical excellence aligns perfectly with Formerra's mission to deliver best-in-class materials and responsive service," said Cathy Dodd, CEO at Formerra. "Backed by our expert technical guidance, this partnership lets us provide customers with a portfolio of masterbatches and pre-colored compounds that drives performance and sustainability."Mike Ellison, VP, Product Management, adds, "The extensive pre-colored compound, additive, and color masterbatch offerings from Techmer PM cover processing, aesthetic, bio-based, regulatory, and performance needs."Highlights of the distributed Techmer PM products include:Regulated Medical Color Systems: ISO 10993-tested palettes with regulatory statements; proven in PPSU, PA, PP, and ABS.Aesthetic Effects & Laser Functionality: Full spectrum from metallics and color-shifting to photochromic and Techsplatter, a proprietary visual effect; full laser additive line covers multiple needs.Circularity & Sustainable Material Solutions: PLA/alt-resin colors, HiTerra® rPET Revive to repair PET, NIR-sortable blacks (APR "preferred" in HDPE), and more.Processing, Performance & Protection Additives: Techsperse™ proprietary dispersion technology, UV/heat stabilization, FR systems with halogen-free options, tracer technologies, antimicrobial packages, purge technologies."Formerra's deep expertise in applications, requirements, and materials makes them an ideal partner to expand our market reach," said Craig Foster, CEO at Techmer PM. "By combining our strengths, we'll help customers accelerate their speed to market with the assurance of proven technologies."Key Details:Formerra will distribute Techmer PM's pre-colored compounds, colorants, additives, and masterbatches across North America.Techmer PM brings a deep portfolio of color and additive masterbatches: Medical/regulatory-ready palettes, aesthetic effects (including Techsplatter), sustainability solutions (HiTerra® rPET Revive, NIR-sortable blacks), and performance/processing additives (TechSperse™, FR/UV systems).The partnership pairs Formerra's technical support and supply reliability with Techmer PM's specialized materials and color/additive expertise to help customers launch better products faster.About FormerraFormerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world's leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading e-commerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways - driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit www.formerra.com.About Techmer PMTechmer PM is a leading designer and producer of engineered materials and polymer solutions such as concentrated color or additive masterbatches that provide specific performance and/or functional requirements. The company collaborates with plastics processors, fabricators, designers, specifiers, and brand owners to enhance product function and appearance in numerous end-use markets. Founded in 1981, the company operates plants across North America and has extensive expertise across resin technologies and with virtually every plastic- and fiber-related process, including additive manufacturing, blown film, nonwovens, and injection molding. For more information, visit www.techmerpm.com.Formerra has been named distributor for Techmer PM pre-colored compounds, colorants, and additives for a wide range of applications (left). Techmer PM production facility in Clinton, TN (right).Media contactsJackie MorrisMarketing Communications Manager, Formerrajackie.morris@formerra.com+1 630-972-3144Jill WarrenMarketing Communications Manager, Techmer PMjwarren@techmerpm.com+1 865-210-4078SOURCE: Formerra Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, December 10, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly permeates industries worldwide, Trio AI Limited (“Trio AI”), a leading AI infrastructure service provider in Asia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with AbbyPay, a POS-free digital payment brand under The Payment Cards Group Limited (“PCG”), a cloud-native payment processor and acquirer, on November 26. This marks the official commencement of their strategic partnership as they jointly advance into a new era of AI-driven payments.Rooted in Hong Kong, Trio AI operates secure, advanced, and scalable AI computing platforms that deliver reliable, cost-efficient AI infrastructure supporting end-to-end model applications and flexible business models. PCG is a trusted acquirer with principal memberships in all major card schemes and e-wallet networks. It also operates Asia’s first cloud-based processing and settlement platform. Leveraging their complementary strengths, the partnership will combine Trio AI’s cutting-edge AI technology with AbbyPay’s payment expertise to deeply integrate AI into payment processing. Together, they will develop innovative intelligent solutions, establish hard-to-replicate competitive advantages, and build a smarter, more secure, and more efficient next-generation payment ecosystem.Leveraging deep AI integration to address pain points and establish unique competitive edgeThe core of this partnership lies in deeply embedding AI into every aspect of payment processing to fundamentally enhance security, efficiency, and value. According to the MoU, key collaborative initiatives include: real-time intelligent fraud detection, optimized transaction routing and risk decisions, and deployment of highly scalable global infrastructure to support AbbyPay’s rapid transaction volume growth and establish a solid foundation for global business expansion. Leveraging Trio AI’s exceptional capabilities in machine learning, data analytics, and cloud computing, AbbyPay is set to comprehensively enhance its payment processing platform.For merchants, this partnership represents an intelligent transformation of operational models, comprehensively enhancing security, user experience, and operational efficiency to address critical pain points. Through machine learning and big data analytics, AbbyPay’s payment processing system can analyze transaction amounts, locations, times, and device information to instantly identify abnormal transactions, preventing fraud and scams. Meanwhile, dynamic risk scoring models adjust risk strategies and additional verification needs in real time based on transaction, merchant, and user risk levels to ensure overall security. At the same time, AI-driven process automation supports reconciliation, preliminary review of abnormal transactions, and compliance checks, further reducing operational costs and improving risk management decision efficiency. By introducing AI-powered biometric verification such as facial and fingerprint recognition, the platform provides a safer and more convenient payment experience while helping merchants precisely target customer segments, optimize marketing strategies, and enhance operational efficiency.This strategic partnership also lays a robust, future-proof foundation for AbbyPay’s global expansion. Leveraging Trio AI’s highly scalable global cloud infrastructure and computing power, AbbyPay’s payment processing platform is poised to gain exceptional resilience and capacity to handle exponential transaction growth. This positions AbbyPay to optimize services in existing markets while expanding into emerging markets with agility and stability, capturing vast opportunities in the global digital payment market and unlocking immense growth potential.David Chung, Chief Executive Officer of Trio AI, stated, “This partnership will fully unleash the potential of AI to power a comprehensive upgrade in payment processing. Built on Trio AI’s advanced AI infrastructure platform, we will work with AbbyPay to develop a robust and scalable payment processing system that enables quicker and more intelligent transaction handling while enhancing fraud protection. Together, we aim to deliver a seamless, intelligent payment experience for global markets, transforming AI into tangible business value.”Beatrice Tai, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of PCG, stated, “We stand at a pivotal moment in payment technology transformation. Our strategic partnership with Trio AI represents not just a technological upgrade, but our shared commitment to the future of payments. By deeply integrating AI into payment processing, we will achieve breakthroughs in risk management, operational efficiency, and user experience. With AI fueling next-generation fintech development, AbbyPay aims to spearhead industry transformation through innovative AI-driven solutions, delivering unprecedented intelligent payment experience to merchants and advancing Hong Kong as a world-class smart city.”David Chung, Chief Executive Officer of Trio AI (right) and Beatrice Tai, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of PCG (left) sign the MoU at the AbbyPay launch event.AbbyPay SoftPOS solution now available on Google PlayIn addition to the MoU, PCG announced the official launch of AbbyPay SoftPOS solution on Google Play. Through SoftPOS technology, AbbyPay instantly transforms NFC-enabled Android smartphones into payment devices, eliminating the high investment, complex operation, and maintenance costs of traditional POS terminals. Merchants can simply download the app and pay a transaction fee to accept payments anywhere, anytime. Moreover, AbbyPay supports over 14 major payment methods including VISA, Mastercard, FPS, Alipay, and WeChat Pay, and holds security certifications such as PCI DSS Level 1 and CPoC standards, ensuring secure payments for both consumers and merchants. The event attracted numerous industry representatives with enthusiastic response. The strategic partnership with Trio AI, coupled with the official launch of the AbbyPay SoftPOS solution marks a significant milestone for PCG in advancing payment technology innovation and global expansion.PCG showcases the AbbyPay SoftPOS solution to members of the industry at the launch event.About The Payment Cards GroupThe Payment Cards Group Limited (“PCG”) is an innovative and leading payment technology company with operations in Hong Kong, Singapore, and across the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2016, PCG has become a trusted acquirer with principal memberships in all major card schemes and e-wallet networks. Through its integrated group platform, PCG provides end-to-end digital payment acceptance, cloud-native processing via RESTful APIs, and payment facilitation services that deliver comprehensive, data-driven solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises. PCG also offers SoftPOS technology that empowers individual merchants to accept contactless payments directly on mobile devices without traditional POS terminals, while enabling payment service providers to launch their own branded SoftPOS offerings through PCG's Payment Facilitator-as-a-Service (PFaaS) platform. In addition, PCG is pioneering next-generation stablecoin settlement capabilities to prepare merchants for the future of regulated digital money. As an acquiring processor, PCG operates Asia’s first cloud-based processing and settlement platform, serving as backbone infrastructure for the payment industry. Rooted in Hong Kong with a global vision, PCG is committed to empowering merchants with cutting-edge payment technology and driving high-quality development in the global payment ecosystem.About Trio AI LimitedTrio AI Limited (“Trio AI”) is an artificial intelligence (“AI”) infrastructure service provider specializing in high-performance GPU accelerated cloud computing solutions in Hong Kong. Over the course of its business development, Trio AI has established a growing customer base, which includes Sensetime/ Publishing 3.0+, Code Free Soft Ltd, Centre for Intelligent Multidimensional Data Analysis Limited, Aimo AI, Build4Smart Limited and others. These customers operate across diverse industries, such as AI software provider, AI research, digital enterprise solutions, smart construction technologies and electronics manufacturing services. They engaged Trio AI primarily for services such as GPU-as-a-Service.For media enquiries, please contact:AJA (IR & Communications)Avy YuTel: (852) 9500 4443Email: avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk / info@ajacapital.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2025年12月10日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 隨着人工智能（AI）迅速滲透各行各業，亞洲領先的AI基礎設施服務供應商Trio AI Limited（「Trio AI」）於11月26日，與金融雲支付處理及收單機構交易寶有限公司（「交易寶」）旗下免POS終端電子收款品牌AbbyPay 簽署合作備忘錄（「備忘錄」），正式開啟策略合作，共同邁向AI驅動的支付新時代。Trio AI植根香港，擁有安全、先進且具規模的算力平台等AI基礎設施，可提供安全穩定、具成本效益的 AI 基礎設施、支援 AI 模型全流程應用及靈活的商業模式。交易寶是一家深受信任的收單機構，擁有所有主要發卡機構和電子錢包網絡的主要會員資格，以及亞洲首個金融雲處理和結算平台。雙方將透過優勢互補，結合Trio AI尖端的AI技術與AbbyPay在支付領域的專業優勢，深度整合AI至支付處理（payment processing）領域，開發創新智能解決方案，構築難以被複製的稀缺競爭優勢，建立更智能、更安全、更高效的下一代支付生態系統。深度智能擊退當前痛點，建立稀缺競爭優勢此次合作的核心，在於將AI深度融入支付的每一個環節，從根本上提升支付的安全、效率與價值。根據備忘錄，此次合作的核心方向包括：實現即時智能詐欺偵測、優化交易過程與風險決策及部署可高度擴展的全球基礎設施，助力 AbbyPay 應對未來全球交易量的快速增長，為全球化業務佈局奠定堅實基礎。憑藉 Trio AI 在機器學習、數據分析及雲端運算領域的卓越技術實力，AbbyPay 將全面升級其支付處理平台。對於商戶而言，此次合作將帶來運營模式的智能化躍遷，從安全防護、用戶體驗到營運效率全面升級支付體驗，深度擊退當前痛點。藉由機器學習與大數據分析，AbbyPay的支付處理系統可結合交易金額、地點、時間及設備等資訊，即時識別異常交易行為，預防盜刷、盜領及欺詐，並利用動態風險評分模型，根據交易、商戶及用戶風險水平，實時調整風險策略及額外驗證要求，以確保整體交易安全。同時， AI 驅動的流程自動化可支援對賬、異常交易初步審核及合規檢查，進一步降低營運成本並提升風控決策效率。透過AI引入生物識別驗證技術，例如人臉識別及指紋識別，提供更安全、更便捷的支付體驗，並協助商戶精準定位目標客群，優化行銷策略及提升經營效率。此次策略合作的另一重大意義，在於為AbbyPay的全球化佈局奠定了面向未來的堅實基礎。借助Trio AI可高度擴展的全球雲端基礎設施與計算能力，AbbyPay的支付處理平台將獲得承載指數級增長交易量的卓越韌性與擴容能力。由此，AbbyPay不僅能優化現有市場服務，更能敏捷、穩定地拓展新興市場，捕捉全球數碼支付市場的廣闊機遇，帶來極具想象空間的增長潛力。Trio AI行政總裁鍾偉强表示：「此次合作將充分發揮AI的應用潛力，驅動支付處理的全面升級。基於Trio AI先進的AI基礎設施平台，我們將與AbbyPay共同構建一個穩健可擴展的支付處理系統，實現智能交易加速與增強欺詐防護，為全球市場提供無縫、智能的支付體驗，讓AI轉化為實際商業價值。」交易寶聯合創辦人及營運總監戴錦瑜表示：「我們正站在支付科技變革的轉捩點。我們與 Trio AI 的策略合作，不僅是技術升級，更代表我們對未來支付生態的共同承諾。透過將AI深度融入支付處理流程，我們將在風險管理、運營效率和用戶體驗等多方面實現突破。AI將成為推動新一代金融科技發展的核心動力，AbbyPay 將以AI驅動的創新方案，引領業界變革，為商戶帶來前所未有的智能支付體驗，助力將香港構建成為一個世界級的智慧城市。」Trio AI行政總裁鍾偉强（右）與交易寶聯合創辦人及營運總監戴錦瑜（左）於AbbyPay發佈會上簽署合作備忘錄。AbbyPay手機收款應用程式現已上架Google Play除了簽署備忘錄，交易寶亦宣佈AbbyPay手機收款應用程式已正式上架Google Play。AbbyPay透過SoftPOS技術，將支援NFC的Android智能手機瞬間化身收款工具，免去傳統 POS 終端的高昂投資、複雜操作及維護支出。商戶只需下載應用程式及支付交易手續費，即可隨時隨地靈活收款。同時，AbbyPay全面支援VISA、Mastercard、轉數快、支付寶及微信支付等超過14種主流支付方式，並通過PCI DSS Level 1 及 CPoC 國際認證，保障消費者及商戶交易安全。是次活動吸引眾多業界代表參與，現場反應熱烈。AbbyPay與Trio AI的策略合作，以及AbbyPay手機收款應用程式的正式上線，標誌著交易寶在推動支付技術創新及全球佈局方面邁出了重要一步。交易寶於發佈會上向業界人士展示AbbyPay手機收款應用程式。關於交易寶有限公司交易寶有限公司（「交易寶」）是一家創新領先的支付科技公司，業務遍佈香港、新加坡及亞太地區。自 2016 年成立以來，交易寶已成為深受信任的收單機構，並擁有所有主要發卡機構和電子錢包網絡的主要會員資格。憑藉其一體化集團架構，交易寶提供端到端數碼支付受理、以 RESTful API 建構的金融雲支付處理，以及支付服務，為中小企帶來全面且以數據為本的支付解決方案。交易寶同時提供 SoftPOS 技術，讓個體商戶直接透過流動裝置受理感應式支付，無需依賴傳統 POS 終端；並透過其支付服務商即服務（PFaaS）平台，協助支付服務供應商推出自有品牌的 SoftPOS 服務。此外，交易寶正構建新一代穩定幣結算能力，助力商戶擁抱受監管數碼貨幣的未來。作為收單處理商，交易寶憑藉其亞洲首個金融雲處理和結算平台，為支付行業提供了重要支持。根植香港、放眼全球，交易寶致力以尖端支付科技賦能商戶，推動全球支付生態系統的高質量發展。關於Trio AI LimitedTrio AI Limited （「Trio AI」）為專注於香港高性能GPU加速雲端運算解決方案的人工智能基礎設施服務供應商。於業務發展過程中，Trio AI已建立日益擴大的客戶群，包括商湯╱出版3.0+、Code Free Soft Ltd、Centre for Intelligent Multidimensional Data Analysis Limited、Aimo AI、Build4Smart Limited等。該等客戶橫跨人工智能軟件供應商、人工智能研究、數位企業解決方案、智能建築技術及電子製造服務等多個行業，主要委託Trio AI提供例如GPU-as-a-Service等服務。如有傳媒垂詢，請聯絡：AJA (IR & Communications)庾婉華電話：(852) 9500 4443電郵：avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk / info@ajacapital.com.hk Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Washington, D.C., Dec 9, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) released new research today examining how parents and children in the United States and Australia view social media bans for anyone under 16. The findings reveal strong parental support for such bans, in contrast with widespread concern from children who fear losing friendships and support systems that exist primarily online.The research arrives as Australia implements a national under 16 social media ban, placing global attention on how the policy will affect youth and their families. FOSI's study surveyed 4,000 parents and children ages 10 to 17 to understand how both groups feel about restrictions, enforcement, and the broader impact of social media on daily life.Support for the Ban: Parents vs ChildrenParents Support the Ban65% of Australian parents support a national under 16 ban58% of U.S. parents support itChildren Do NotOnly 38% of Australian children support a banOnly 36% of U.S. children support itChildren, who are most directly affected by the restrictions, are less likely to support them. This gap raises a central question for policymakers. Why do parents and children view the potential impact so differently, and what might be lost if children's concerns are overlooked?Connection Concerns: Children Feel the Most at RiskChildren Fear Losing Essential Connections53% of U.S. children fear a ban would disconnect them from important cause them to lose connections and support56% of Australian children feel the sameParents Show Lower Concern35% of U.S. parents36% of Australian parentsFor many children, social media can play a meaningful role in their daily lives, offering a place to stay connected, share experiences, and feel part of a wider community. Losing access to those spaces raises important questions about how young people will continue nurturing the relationships and support system they rely on. This cultural context along with the findings above highlights an emotional dimension of the ban that many parents may underestimate.Families are divided on the mental health impact of a banSome parents support a ban because they hope it will protect children's mental health. However, parents and children disagree on whether this will actually happen. A total of 52% of U.S. parents and 42% of Australian parents agree that a ban will help protect the mental health and well-being of children. Children are less convinced, as only 43% of U.S. and 33% of Australian children hold this view. These mixed views show that families see the mental health conversation as complicated and deeply personal.Screen Time Reduction is Expected but Not GuaranteedParents and children share similar beliefs about whether a social media ban would reduce overall screen time. A total of 55% of U.S. parents and 47% of Australian parents believe screen time would decrease, and nearly half of children in both countries agree. While reducing screen time is one of the most common arguments for the ban, it is important to note that not all screen time is equal. Many children use social media not only for entertainment, but for communication, schoolwork, creativity, and support. Additionally, many children, 64% in the U.S. and 59% in Australia, say they would spend more time on other digital platforms, including video games or text messaging, indicating the total screen time may remain the same.Many believe kids will find a way around the banParents and children are closely aligned when it comes to one concern. More than half of parents believe that children will find ways to circumvent the new restrictions. In the United States, 53% and in Australia, 54% of parents believe their children could work around the ban. When it comes to children ages 10 to 15 (those affected by the Australian ban), 45% of Australian children and 53% of U.S. children claim they could find a way around a ban.These findings reflect a common perception that tech-savvy teens will find ways to bypass age restrictions if motivated to do so.High support for teen accountsOne of the strongest areas of consensus across all four groups is the idea of creating special teen accounts with stronger protections and guardrails. A total of 77% of U.S. parents, 74% of Australian parents, 80% of U.S. children, and 77 % of Australian children support this approach. These findings suggest that families are looking for solutions that prioritize safety without removing social media altogether. The strong support for teen accounts indicates that both parents and children prefer safer, age-appropriate options rather than an outright ban."Children will be the most affected by this ban, yet only one third support it," says Alanna Powers O'Brien, Director of Research and Education at FOSI. "Many are worried about losing friendships and support they rely on every day. Their concerns should not be overlooked. As policies evolve, it is important that we listen to how young people experience the online world and ensure they feel informed, supported, and included in these conversations."For more information and to download the Children and Parents' Perceptions of Social Media and Classroom Smartphone Bans in the U.S. and AustraliaAbout the Family Online Safety InstituteThe Family Online Safety Institute is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to making the online world safer for children and families. Through research, education, resources, and collaboration with industry, government, and civil society, FOSI promotes responsible digital parenting and healthier online experiences for all.This data was collected by Ipsos, the third largest market research company in the world, present in 90 markets and employing more than 18,000 people. The survey involved 4,000 respondents, evenly split between the United States and Australia, including 1,000 parents and 1,000 children aged 10-17 in each country. Participants qualified if they or their children used the internet for at least three hours weekly. This survey was conducted from October 2nd to October 20th, 2025. No post-hoc weights were applied to this study, and the findings reflect the opinion of survey respondents only.This research is supported by Disney's Digital Wellness Grant Program and TikTok.Media Contact:Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI)Amy Bartkoamy@fosi.org | www.fosi.org | 480-201-6733SOURCE: FOSI Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com