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Cologne, Germany, Feb 12, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Cleverbridge, a leading provider of ecommerce and billing solutions for global software and SaaS companies, today announced the appointment of Markus Scheuermann as Chief Financial Officer, effective as of April 1, 2025.Markus ScheuermannScheuermann is a seasoned senior executive with over 20 years of experience in financial strategy, business development, M&A, and digital transformation within high-performing technology organizations. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Thinkproject Group and has previously held key leadership roles at HolidayCheck Group, Hubert Burda Media, eBay, and McKinsey & Company. Markus will report directly to Wendi Sturgis, Cleverbridge CEO, and be part of an executive leadership team that includes CRO Kevin Feagan, CTO Radu Immenroth, and CHRO Alexander Brochier."I'm thrilled to join Cleverbridge at such a pivotal moment as we work toward becoming the industry's highest-performing merchant of record platform," said Scheuermann. "My focus is to build upon the company's exceptionally strong financial position and profitable growth trajectory, positioning us for even greater market expansion as we continue to help our clients achieve their growth ambitions."Founded in 2005 in Cologne (Germany) and Chicago (Illinois, USA), Cleverbridge has grown to a global team of 300+ employees, setting new standards as a leading merchant of record (MoR) solution provider. Some of the world's largest technology companies - including Red Hat, Dassault Systèmes, and Sony - trust Cleverbridge to process payments, manage subscriptions, and simplify the complexities of global ecommerce. In 2024, Cleverbridge achieved record growth, expanding its client portfolio across industries while maintaining 99% logo retention and 100% platform uptime."In Markus, we've gained not only an accomplished CFO but a visionary leader whose strategic expertise will propel Cleverbridge into its next phase of growth," said Wendi Sturgis, Cleverbridge CEO. "With a proven track record of leading companies at scale, Markus brings the insight and experience needed to unlock new opportunities and drive our business forward. His leadership will be instrumental as we execute our strategic initiatives and expand our market presence."For more information, visit grow.cleverbridge.com or follow Cleverbridge on LinkedIn.About CleverbridgeCleverbridge is the all-in-one ecommerce platform for global subscription businesses. As a merchant of record (MoR), we consolidate the essential components of an ecommerce solution - including payments, subscription management, tax/VAT handling, and regulatory compliance - to help businesses offload operational work and automate digital transactions throughout the customer lifecycle. Since 2005, leading B2B and B2C technology companies across industries have trusted Cleverbridge to deliver frictionless buying experiences and optimize acquisition, expansion, and retention in over 240 countries and territories. Learn more at grow.cleverbridge.com.Contact InformationGordon KnappSenior Director, Marketinggordon.knapp@cleverbridge.comSOURCE: Cleverbridge Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HighlightsTest work completed at SGS Canada (Lakefield) indicates that spodumene is the primary lithium-bearing mineral within in all pegmatite samples.No petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite or lithium-phosphate minerals were present within a detection threshold above 1% in any samples tested.Vancouver, BC, Feb 12, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Q2 Metals Corp. (TSXV:QTWO)(OTCQB:QUEXF)(FSE:458) ("Q2" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of initial metallurgical testing on drill core samples collected from the 2024 drill program on the Cisco Lithium Project (the "Project" or the "Cisco Project") located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec, Canada.Initial mineralogical work was completed by SGS Canada on 16 drill core analytical pulp samples of pegmatite collected across seven (7) drill holes at the Cisco Project (specifically from drill holes CS23-010, 017, 018, 019, 021, 022, 023, see Figure 1). The purpose of the mineralogy work was to provide a preliminary characterization of the lithium pegmatite at Cisco and to orient the direction of subsequent mineral processing test work.All samples were analyzed by X-ray diffraction ("XRD") for quantitative modal mineralogy. The samples that were submitted had representatively low, mid and high grades, with individual samples containing lithium between 0.53% and 3.8% Li 2 O (see Figure 2).The results of the XRD analysis indicated average spodumene content of 17% within sample results, ranging between 6% and 39%. The remaining minerals in the samples include quartz, albite, microcline, muscovite and occasionally biotite and/or beryl. All minerals are present in common rations compared to other pegmatites in the James Bay Lithium District."Having spodumene as the only primary lithium-bearing mineral verified with a high-precision method like XRD is an important milestone for the Cisco Project, verifying our core observations of coarse-grained spodumene," stated Neil McCallum, VP Exploration of Q2. "We will be conducting further metallurgical testing of the mineralized zone at the Project to understand its amenability to HLS and DMS flowsheet work."To follow-up the initial XRD analysis, samples are currently being prepared for additional metallurgical test work, including heavy liquid separation (HLS), dense media separation (DMS), magnetic separation, and flotation. The primary objective of the follow up preliminary metallurgical program is to evaluate the beneficiation of the currently defined mineralized zone at the Cisco Project with a traditional lithium pegmatite flowsheet. The goal of the proposed work is to produce a spodumene concentrate of greater than 6% Li 2 O with low iron content, at a maximum lithium recovery.Figure 1. Location of mineralogical samples at the Cisco PropertyFigure 2. Sample from Drill hole CS24-019Corporate Update:Q2 Metals announces the addition of Simon Gaivin and Chris Ackerman to its team:Simon Gaivin - Community Relations: Mr. Gaivin is a committed professional in regional development and stakeholder engagement, with over 20 years of experience in community relations, partnership management and institutional representation. He has engaged with numerous noteworthy organizations over his career, including serving as a Director of the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscaminque (UQAT) Foundation & Alumni Association, a professional at the Regional Conference of Elected Officials of Abitibi-Témiscaminque, and a lecturer at UQAT in regional development and marketing. Mr. Gaivin holds a graduate degree in Project Management from UQAT.Chris Ackerman - Corporate Communications: Mr. Ackerman is a graduate of the UBC Faculty of Law and has extensive experience in both government and private industry, including fifteen years in mineral exploration. Prior to joining Q2 Metals, Mr. Ackerman was a founding member and spent over eight years as Vice President, Corporate Development at the Metallic Group of Companies which includes Metallic Minerals, Stillwater Critical Minerals and Granite Creek Copper. In 2016, he took the role of Sr. Business Development Advisor with the Yukon Ministry of Economic Development; a position primarily focused on promoting investment in the mining industry and previously spent 5 years heading up the Communications & IR department at Yukon-focused exploration companies."I'm pleased to welcome both Simon and Chris to Q2 as we continue to add and build upon the strength of our team. With Simon being from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, his understanding of local perspectives will contribute to the growth of our community initiatives," stated Alicia Milne, President & CEO of Q2. "Additionally, Chris comes to us with a strong and active background in corporate strategy, capital markets, communications and investor relations. I'm looking forward to working with them as we continue to move forward with the Project."Upcoming Events:OTC Metals and Mining Virtual Investor Conference:Alicia Milne, Q2 Metals President & CEO and Neil McCallum, Q2 Metals VP of Exploration will present live at the Metals and Mining Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on February 12, 2025 at 8:30am PT | 11:30 am ET.DATE: Wednesday, February 12, 2025TIME: 8:30am PT | 11:30 am ETLINK: Click here to registerThis will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.PDAC Booth and Core ShackThe Company will be attending and exhibiting on site at the 2025 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada event ("PDAC 2025") in Toronto, ON.Q2 is exhibiting in the Investors Exchange from March 2 - 5, 2025 at booth number 2726 and will also be exhibiting core from the Cisco Lithium Project at the PDAC 2025 Core Shack on March 4 - 5, 2025.For more information on PDAC 2025, please click here.PDAC Quebec Day: Critical & Strategic: Mining in QuébecQ2 Metals is honoured to have been selected to provide a corporate spotlight presentation during Quebec Day at PDAC. Alicia Milne will present at 10:25am on March 4 th in Room 206D.For more information on Quebec Day, click here.About Q2 Metals CorpQ2 Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the Cisco Lithium Project located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee Territory, James Bay, Quebec, where drilling is currently underway.The Cisco Project is comprised of 767 claims, totaling 39,389 hectares. The main mineralized zone is just 6.5 kilometres ("km") away from the Billy Diamond Highway and transects the Project. The town of Matagami, which features direct rail link to much of James Bay, is approximately 150 km to the south.The Cisco Project is situated along the Frotet Evans Greenstone Belt, comprised of a volcanic package dominated by mafic to felsic metavolcanic rocks, of the southern James Bay Lithium District, the same belt that hosts the Sirmac and Moblan lithium deposits, located 130 km and 180 km away, respectively.The Cisco Project has district-scale potential with an already identified mineralized zone and discovery drill results that include:120.3 metres at 1.72% Li 2 O (hole CS-24-010);215.6 metres at 1.69% Li 2 O (hole CS-24-018);347.1 metres at 1.35% Li 2 O (hole CS-24-021); and188.6 metres at 1.56% Li 2 O (hole CS-24-023)Since May 2024, the Company has drilled a total of 6,359.7 m over 17 holes. All drill holes intercepted pegmatite with visual indications of spodumene mineralization identified.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:Alicia MilnePresident & CEOAlicia@Q2metals.comJason McBrideCorporate CommunicationsJason@Q2metals.comChris AckermanCorporate CommunicationsChris@Q2metals.comTelephone: 1 (800) 482-7560E-mail: info@Q2metals.comwww.Q2Metals.comClick to follow us online:X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and InstagramQualified PersonNeil McCallum, B.Sc., P.Geol, a registered permit holder with the Ordre des Géologues du Québec and Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 ("QP"), has reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release. Mr. McCallum is a director and VP Exploration for Q2.Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", "may", "should", "would", "will", "potential", "scheduled" or variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions, which, by their nature, refer to future events or results that may, could, would, might or will occur or be taken or achieved. Accordingly, all statements in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations and orientations regarding the future including, without limitation, any statements or plans regarding the geological prospects of the Company's properties and the future exploration endeavors of the Company. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions.Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release or as of the date specified in such statement. Forward looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, proposed metallurgical test work to be conducted, , the possibility of future development and mining infrastructure scenarios, the potential for development, the potential scale of the Cisco Project, the focus of the Company's current and future exploration and drill programs, the scale, scope and location of future exploration and drilling activities, the Company's expectations in connection with the projects and exploration programs being met, the Company's objectives, goals or future plans, statements, exploration results, potential mineralization, the estimation of mineral resources, exploration and mine development plans, timing of the commencement of operations and estimates of market conditions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals, variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, uninsured risks, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same. Readers are cautioned that mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business and accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional risk factors are discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for its recently completed fiscal period, which is available under Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.SOURCE: Q2 Metals Corp. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Mr. CK Chan (left), Head of Hong Kong and Macao, Taobao Tmall World, and Mr. Andy Wong (right), Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of PapaHome, officiallyannounce at the press conference that “PapaHome Partnered with Taobao,” situated on the 2nd floor of China Hong Kong City in Tsim Sha Tsui, will officially open on February 22.HONG KONG, Feb 12, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Papabo, a leading one-stop home improvement platform in the local market, announced its collaboration with Taobao China Hong Kong (hereinafter referred to as "Taobao Hong Kong") to launch Taobao's first furniture and lifestyle super store in Hong Kong, officially named "PapaHome Partnered with Taobao." The store is situated on the 2nd floor of China Hong Kong City in Tsim Sha Tsui, owned by Sino Group, and will officially open on February 22, 2025. This store adopts a brand-new online-merge-offline (OMO) operating model to provide local consumers with an unprecedented new shopping experience.PapaHome Partnered with Taobao covers an area of more than 25,000 square feet and officially opens on February 22Covering an area of more than 25,000 square feet, PapaHome features over 10,000 products curated from more than 100 high-quality Taobao merchants, ranging from living room, dining room, and bedroom furniture to whole house custom furniture and various decoration materials. The products displayed in the store specifically cater to the tastes of Hong Kong consumers and the needs of Hong Kong families, focusing on high quality, great value and exquisite design.PapaHome also provides personalized shopping assistance. Consumers can first experience the products in person in the store, then scan the QR code on the product to obtain detailed product information and exclusive discounts on Taobao; after selecting their desired items, they can easily complete purchases directly on the Taobao shopping platform. This brand-new OMO operating model in the Hong Kong furniture market combines the immersive experience of browsing in physical stores with the convenience of online shopping. Compared to a purely online purchasing model, it allows consumers to enjoy a more comprehensive, higher-quality and more personalized one-stop shopping experience.PapaHome Partnered with Taobao, located in China Hong Kong City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, covers an area of over 25,000 square feet and will officially open on February22, 2025.In addition, PapaHome Partnered with Taobao will use technologies such as AI/AR to facilitate consumers to choose suitable products and provide a seamless shopping experience.The store features carefully selected reputable merchants, including well-known Chinese listed companies such as GoldenHome Living (603180.SH), Guangzhou Holike Creative Home (603898.SH), Guangdong Dongpeng Holdings (003012.SZ) and Monalisa Group (002918.SZ), as well as innovative brands like Ziinlife Designs, modern European furniture store SHUZHI Design, office furniture brand Sunon, independent designer brand Rino Art, and original Taobao furniture brand Half House. These renowned merchants and designer brands will showcase their unique, high-quality furniture designs, home decorations, and renovation materials to Hong Kong consumers for the first time.Creating a new future for Hong Kong's retail industry - The first phase is expected to create more than 100 jobs in Hong KongMr. Andy Wong, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of PapaHome, stated: "PapaHome is designed to serve Hong Kong consumers and meet the local market's needs. We aim to combine the advantages of online sales and offline retail, providing an easier purchasing channel for Hong Kong citizens interested in Taobao products. This store is not just a retail space, it is a carefully curated shopping experience that offers exceptional products and services while serving as the best platform for merchants to enter the Hong Kong market. Our merchants include not only well-known mainland brands but also prominent Hong Kong institutions, such as Towngas and Bank of China (Hong Kong). We have already created nearly 100 jobs for young people in Hong Kong during the initial phase of operation. Additionally, we will collaborate with our merchants to provide internships for young people aspiring to enter the industry."Mr. Andy Wong, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of PapaHomeMr. CK Chan, Head of Hong Kong and Macao, Taobao Tmall World, commented: "In recent years, large furniture has become one of the best-selling product categories on Taobao Hong Kong. This trend indicates that local consumers are increasingly eager to explore diverse product choices online to meet their personalized needs. The debut of PapaHome will make it easier for Hong Kong consumers to find suitable products among Taobao's vast selections. Papabo has extensive experience serving Hong Kong Taobao users, and we are excited to collaborate with a local company that possesses profound expertise in home improvement. This partnership will create a space where consumers can experience Taobao furniture in person and enjoy one-stop service. We believe that this initiative will enhance the user experience of Taobao Hong Kong and help more consumers easily build their dream homes."Mr. CK Chan, Head of Hong Kong and Macao, Taobao Tmall WorldMs. Bella P.L. Chhoa, Director of Sino Group Asset Management, expressed: "We are delighted that the first PapaHome is located in China Hong Kong City, a property of ours in Tsim Sha Tsui. Its innovative operating model and focus on customer shopping experience align perfectly with our values. The arrival of PapaHome will make China Hong Kong City a focal point in the city and inject new momentum into the local retail industry. We will launch a series of promotional activities to provide customers with an innovative and interactive shopping experience."PapaHome Partnered with Taobao, located in China Hong Kong City, Tsim Sha Tsui,Hong Kong, covers an area of ​​over 25,000 square feet and will officiallyopen on February 22, 2025.New OMO Model Optimizes Shopping ExperiencePapaHome's innovative retail concept brings new vitality to the local furniture retail industry. A special seminar was held on the same day of the press conference, moderated by Mr. Ivan Chu, advisor of PapaHome and former CEO of Cathay Pacific Airways as well as former Chairman of Swire (China). Participating guests included Mr. Patrick Yeung, CEO of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, Miss Hong Kong and Actor Miss Grace Chan, Mr. Benjamin Quinlan, CEO of Quinlan & Associates, member of the Board of Directors of the Australia Chamber of Commerce and Co-Chair of the Innovation and Technology Committee, and Ms. Bella P.L. Chhoa, Director of Sino Group Asset Management. The guests provided valuable insights into the prospects and development of Hong Kong's retail industry, highlighting how the OMO model can optimize the shopping experience and meet diverse consumer needs.Mr. Andy Wong (center), Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of PapaHome, and Mr. CK Chan (third from the left), Head of Hong Kong and Macao, Taobao Tmall World, are pictured alongside guests of the seminar, including Mr. Ivan Chu (first from the left), advisor of PapaHome and former CEO of Cathay Pacific Airways as well as former Chairman of Swire (China), Mr. Patrick Yeung (second from the left), CEO of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, Miss Hong Kong and Actor Miss Grace Chan (third from the right), Mr. Benjamin Quinlan (second from the right), CEO of Quinlan & Associates, member of the Board of Directors of the Australia Chamber of Commerce and Co-Chair of the Innovation and Technology Committee, and Ms. Bella P.L. Chhoa (first from the right), Director of Sino Group Asset Management.About PapaHome Furniture & Lifestyle Super Store"PapaHome Partnered with Taobao" is a furniture and household goods super store launched by Papabo in partnership with Taobao China Hong Kong. Located in China Hong Kong City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, it will officially open on February 22, 2025, operating under an online-merge-offline (OMO) model. Customers can experience products in store, scan QR codes for more product information, learn about exclusive discounts, and purchase items online. The store facilitates access to over 10,000 carefully selected products from more than 100 high-quality Taobao merchants, aiming to meet the tastes of Hong Kong consumers and the needs of local families while ensuring the three major conditions of high quality, great value and exquisite design.For any enquiries about this publication, please contact:Frement IRAvy YuTel: (852) 9500 4443Email: avy@frement.comEudice LawTel: (852) 9326 1113Email: eudice@frement.comFrement PRAnnabel KwanTel: (852) 9571 6422Email: annabel@frement.comFlorence TsaiTel: (852) 9768 9849Email: info@frement.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

賓夕法尼亞州費城, 2025年2月12日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 一份新的 CGFNS International 報告顯示，2024 年進入美國的護士移民年增長率保持穩健，因醫療系統繼續依賴受過國外教育的護士來緩解持續的人手短缺問題。 然而，該組織在其《2024 年護士移民報告》中指出，在簽證積壓持續、護士就業類綠卡配額受限的情況下，加之特朗普政府正在實施的新移民政策可能進一步影響簽證的可用性和審批時間，目前的高移民率可能難以持續。 CGFNS 是一家全球衛生人力資源非營利組織，為移民當局和州執照委員會核實醫療專業人員的資質。該機構報告稱，在 2024 財年，其 VisaScreen® (VS) 服務共收到 24,733 份申請。儘管這一數字比 2023 財年下降 4.6%，但 CGFNS 指出，申請數量仍明顯高於疫情前水平，2024 年的申請量比 2018 財年高出近 200%。 報告中的其他關鍵數據如下：儘管 2024 年 VS 認證發放給了來自 100 多個國家的護士，但其中 92% 來自排名前十的國家。 菲律賓仍占 VS 認證的最大比例，超過 51%，其次是加拿大，占 8%，肯尼亞占 6.5%。近期這一分佈略有變化，菲律賓的占比從去年的 60% 下降，而肯尼亞、尼日利亞和加納的占比均顯著增長。 與護士受教育國家的集中趨勢類似，簽證類別也高度集中。其中，76% 的 VS 認證發放給尋求永久綠卡（如 EB-3 簽證）的人群，而 TN 簽證（12%）和 H1-B 簽證（11%）則是僅有的其他占比較大的類別。“這些數據證實了外界的觀察，即美國醫療系統仍然依賴護士移民來緩解持續的人手短缺問題。如果這一合格護士來源渠道受到干擾，將帶來深遠影響，包括加劇醫療人力短缺、增加患者護理負擔，並加重護士的職業倦怠。” CGFNS 總裁兼首席執行官 Peter Preziosi 博士表示， “這是一個涉及多層面的全球性挑戰，需要護士輸出國和接收國之間開展協作，尋求創新解決方案。” CGFNS International 已獲得美國國土安全部批准，可為九類受過國外教育的醫療專業人員提供職業簽證的聯邦資質審核服務。 為提供全球背景數據，該報告還分析了全球護士及醫療專業人員的遷移趨勢，尤其是在各護士來源國和目的地國如何平衡對熟練醫療人員的需求與本國醫療人力留存挑戰方面。報告指出，部分非洲國家（包括津巴布韋和加納）已暫停發放護士移民所需的相關證書，而尼日利亞則引入了境內服務要求，要求護士在移民前完成一定的國內服務期限。其他國家（如納米比亞）則採取了提供激勵措施的方式，以鼓勵護士選擇留在本國工作。 下載2024 年護士移民報告：在變化的移民流動中平衡持續的人力需求。聯繫信息David St. John dstjohn@cgfns.org來源: CGFNS International Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Feb 12, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China Gas Holdings Limited (“China Gas” or the "Group"; stock code: 384), a leading city gas operator in China, has been continuously increasing its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years and has achieved a series of significant results. Since January 2025, with the launch of the home-grown large AI model by DeepSeek, a new "AI algorithm and computing power revolution" has begun, with the competitive landscape and development logic of AI undergoing profound changes once again worldwide. China Gas actively embraces changes, accelerating its digital transformation and planning to invest over RMB300 million to build the industry's first digital twin platform for gas business. It will cover over 80% of pipeline networks nationwide and drive the AI penetration rate in its core businesses to over 90%.The Group continuously integrates its rich industry experience and application scenarios with the rapidly evolving AI large model technology. It is empowering safety operations, corporate management, and customer services with AI, as well as exploring innovative applications of AI in the gas industry, driving the intelligent transformation across the Group, and building momentum for the intelligent upgrade of the industry.Key Achievements: With Years of AI Empowerment, Full-Scenario Data Now Witnessing TransformationChina Gas has leveraged the continuously-advancing AI technologies to achieve accurate risk prevention and control of safety operations, with both efficiency and reliability significantly improved. The Group's self-developed Safety Alarm System continuously conducts AI Big Data analysis, issuing 250,000 early warning messages per year, and achieving a closed-loop disposal rate of safety hazards of over 98%. The AI approval rate has increased by 90%, fulfilling second-level compliance checks and avoiding potential losses of over RMB10 million.Additionally, China Gas has integrated AI technology with OMP, engineering visualization systems, and the SCADA cloud platform, enabling real-time monitoring of the operations of 100,000 equipment, with a fault prediction accuracy rate of 88%. Annual preventive maintenance has reduced downtime by 15,000 hours, and equipment failure rates have decreased by 30%. The quality pass rate of welding processes has increased to over 98%, with quality-related incident rates dropping by 45% year on year.AI is also a "magic weapon" for improving corporate management efficiency and optimizing costs. For example, China Gas uses AI to assist the legal and risk control departments during AI-driven contract reviews, with the legal compliance system automatically identifying 90% of risks in contracts, improving review efficiency by 30%, and reducing the time of a single contract review by over one hour. China Gas also uses AI to boost human resource management intelligence, consequently reducing the error rate in the PS system (human resource management) for salary calculations to 0.05% and shortening the performance evaluation cycle by 65%. AI is also an efficient instrument in assisting IT operations. Leveraging AI, China Gas automatically classifies 90% of IT operation tickets, reduces fault handling time by 50%, improves operation efficiency by 60%, and increases knowledge base retrieval speed by five times.Concerning customer services, AI enhances the user experience while elevating the satisfaction rate to new heights. Intelligent customer services at the China Gas call center handle 32,000 voice commands per day and can achieve a recognition accuracy rate of 91%. The AI technology has led to a 35% reduction in labor costs and raised the customer satisfaction rate to 93%. Moreover, the AI digital human "Ran Xiaozhi (Mr. Smart-gas)," which integrates voice and animation interaction, has a user satisfaction rate of over 97%, reducing the pressure on human customer service by 40%. Additionally, security image recognition processes 60,000 images daily, has a recognition accuracy rate of 99.7%, and reduces manual review costs by 70%.As for marketing and operations, AI facilitates data-driven decision-making and efficient resource allocation. For example, China Gas's smart trading platform dynamically optimizes natural gas supply and demand matching through AI, and is expected to reduce out-of-contract procurement cost by 50%. Furthermore, volume-cost-profit analysis for key accounts helps recover an average monthly gas loss of over 2 million cubic meters. Also, China Gas's GIS system improves emergency response efficiency for pipeline bursts by 50%, provides 100% automated coverage of pipeline network data quality inspection and 100% accurate restoration of underground pipeline routes.With respect to how its smart trading platform is going intelligent, China Gas is vigorously optimizing natural gas supply and demand matching by analyzing large amounts of data and complex constraints, achieving efficient resource allocation and dynamic adjustment of supply plans to ensure demand is met at different times and locations, while minimizing costs and waste, enhancing overall operational efficiency and reliability. For example, monthly resource optimization, transmission path optimization, and annual procurement plan application scenarios are expected to see the reduction of out-of-contract procurement cost by 50%, saving tens of millions of yuan.Through AI algorithms, the company can also analyze gas price fluctuations and the user behaviors on gas consumption across the country in real-time. With the large AI model serving as the foundation, the smart trading platform can predict future quarterly market demand and generate differentiated pricing schemes. Also, the smart gas system can analyze abnormal gas consumption data from multiple users in a certain location through Big Data- and AI-powered monitoring, issue a warning, and help the company investigate and successfully handle serious safety hazards – such as gas leaks and theft, potentially saving millions of yuan in losses.Future Outlook: AI Penetration Rate in Core Businesses to Exceed 90%, Laying the "AI" Foundation for the Company to Achieve Century-old SuccessThe world is changing rapidly, and AI is advancing by leaps and bounds. Whether individuals, enterprises, or even nations, we are all facing a once-in-a-century transformation and opportunity. Those who understand and use AI well will enhance their capabilities and ride on the trend of the era.Recently, at China Gas's 2025 opening conference, several members of the company's board of directors and core management mentioned the profound impact and inspiration that DeepSeek has had on themselves and the gas industry. Mr. LIU Ming Hui, Chairman and President of China Gas, stated at the meeting that China Gas will invest more heavily in AI application research across more segments of the Group, utilizing the latest and best AI technologies. The company will be focusing on the implementation of relevant technologies, further driving its intelligent transformation, and enhancing its safety operations, enterprise management, and customer service capabilities. Such efforts would help consolidate China Gas’s leadership in the industry, as well as lay an "AI" foundation for the century-old enterprise. He added that all employees will be required to learn about large AI models like those by DeepSeek and to use AI effectively.A representative of China Gas's Yipin Smart Living (YPH) noted that AI technology applications have entered YPH scenarios, covering such core areas as software development and YPH mall operations. Through practice and trial runs spanning code-assisted generation, automated production of product materials, and data-driven product selection, AI has demonstrated its efficiency-enhancing value in standardized processes. Preliminary application data shows that related technologies have improved work efficiency by 15%-50%, with significant room for further optimization.Regarding safety management, China Gas will continue to deepen AI application, building a comprehensive early warning Big Data platform to achieve real-time monitoring of key information, such as overdue safety inspections and households unvisited for over two years. The "AI-driven Brain for Operations" will constantly monitor safety dynamics, predict potential risks in advance, ensure the timely detection and proper handling of hazards, provide a scientific basis for safety management, and ensure user safety.As for meter reading management, China Gas will combine the latest technologies on AI data analysis to deeply mine and analyze meter reading data, predict customer gas demand, and optimize meter reading and billing plans, improving work efficiency, reducing human error, enhancing service accuracy and reliability, and making meter reading work more scientific and logical. At the same time, the company’s Big Data platform will deeply analyze gas consumption behavior and provide personalized gas usage suggestions and service plans to further enhance the service experience and satisfaction level of users.Mr. HAN Peng, General Manager of China Gas's Digital Development Division, said: "AI is not just a tool but also the main engine that is reshaping the patterns of our industry. We will use technology to drive the gas industry’s shift from 'experience-driven' to 'data intelligence-driven,' providing a model for a safe, efficient, and green future energy system."Industry Value: Applying AI is an Opportunity and a Responsibility, Setting a Smart Energy Benchmark for Public BenefitMr. HAN Peng added that China Gas will invest over RMB300 million in three major areas: the digital twin platform, low-carbon intelligent operations, and comprehensive user experience upgrade. In the next three years, the AI penetration rate in China Gas's core businesses will exceed 90%, driving operational costs down by another 20%. The industry's first gas digital twin platform will be built, covering over 80% of the national pipeline network, setting a new benchmark for industry development.The digital twin platform will cover over 80% of the national pipeline network, achieve real-time simulation and intelligent regulation, driving operational costs down by another 20%. The low-carbon intelligent operations will combine AI and IoT technologies to optimize energy allocation and loss control, helping achieve the "dual carbon" goals. Additionally, the comprehensive user experience upgrade will bolster the uptake of AI digital human applications and intelligent customer services, with the user satisfaction rate set to exceed 99%, creating a benchmark for industry services.From risk warning to resource optimization, from efficient transformation to experience upgrade, China Gas is leveraging AI technology to drive the intelligent transformation of the gas industry. DeepSeek represents a new global AI boom, led by China. China Gas's wealth AI application practices and achievements not only serve as a testament to the feasibility of AI technology implementation, but will also open up infinite possibilities for "AI + green energy" for the public."The rapid development of artificial intelligence is reshaping the gas industry in an unprecedented and in-depth manner. As a pioneer in China's gas industry, we are fully aware that AI is not just a technological tool, but also the principal engine for driving the industry’s transformation and serving national strategies," said Mr. LIU Ming Hui, "The gas industry is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. Applying AI is not only an opportunity, but also a responsibility. As an industry leader, China Gas has the duty to set a smarter and safer energy enterprise benchmark for Chinese users and the government. We firmly believe that with AI as a link, the gas industry will be safer, more efficient, and greener, giving momentum to the country's high-quality development. The Group is willing to work with all sectors, using technology as wings and our mission as the helm, to jointly write a glorious chapter in the new era of smart energy!"About China GasChina Gas Holdings Limited ("China Gas", stock code: 384. HK) is a leading gas service provider. Focusing on China, it principally specializes in the investment, construction and operations of city gas pipeline infrastructure, distribution of natural gas and LPG to residential, industrial and commercial users, as well as construction and operations of gas refilling stations for vehicles and vessels. In addition, it has drawn on its extensive consumer base to form a full-fledged business portfolio including value-added services and integrated energy. China Gas owns a total of 662 city and township gas projects with concession rights, 32 long-distance pipeline transmission projects of natural gas, 509 CNG and LNG refilling stations, the licenses to import and export LNG and other fuel products in China, as well as 120 LPG distribution projects.For more information, please visit http://www.chinagasholdings.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Feb 12, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), a leading jobs and talent platform, has released the annual foundit Insights Tracker (fit) report, offering comprehensive insights into hiring trends across Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. This in-depth analysis sheds light on the evolving employment landscapes in these dynamic Southeast Asian economies.The tracker analyses labour market trends in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, offering key insights into hiring dynamics across these job markets. A closer look at the hiring trends shows that the Philippines recorded a robust 20% YoY growth in hiring primarily driven by its expansion of retail, logistics, and BPO sectors. Malaysia also experienced a 10% rise in hiring activities, while Singapore saw an 11% drop, reflecting a slowdown, especially in industries like IT and BFSI.Commenting on these findings, V Suresh, CEO of foundit, said, “The evolving employment landscape across Southeast Asia is shaped by key factors such as digital adoption, workplace dynamics, and shifting compensation strategies. Malaysia has leveraged its digital momentum, particularly in retail and hospitality, to drive substantial hiring growth. Similarly, the Philippines has capitalised on consumer demand to expand its retail sector. Meanwhile, in Singapore, technology and efficiency are redefining industry roles. Overall, businesses that strike a balance between technology-driven strategies and employee well-being will be best positioned to navigate these shifts and sustain long-term growth."Malaysia recorded the highest YoY growth in Retail hiring at 85%, followed by the Philippines at 75%, where growth was driven by rapid expansion of retail outlets and rising middle-class consumption. Meanwhile, Singapore's retail industry experienced a 9% YoY decline in hiring activities, which reflects the maturity of its online shopping business.A sector-specific analysis showed that substantial investments, visa-free policies and spending on digital advertising across borders made by the Malaysian government led to the 42% YoY growth in hiring in the hospitality sector. Meanwhile, growing infrastructural investments, rising tourism, and the use of smart hospitality technology like digital booking systems enabled the Philippines to achieve a notable 30% growth.Singapore's hospitality industry saw a 15% decline in recruitment annually, reflecting a slowdown in workforce demand within the sector. This low performance might be attributed to limited promotional initiatives, tighter visa norms and technological shifts such as jobs being outsourced to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.Functional outlook analysis across sectors indicated that Malaysia saw a 25% annual increase in roles across Software, Hardware, and Telecom. This resilience reflects the high demand for experts in AI, machine learning, and cloud computing, aligning with the global digitalisation trend as companies place a higher priority on technology for long-term growth and sustainability. In contrast, Singapore experienced a sharp 45% decline in tech roles, and Philippines faced challenges at -8% YoY.Hiring activity in the Marketing & Communications industry saw an upward annual trend in both the Philippines and Malaysia, reaching 43% and 36%, respectively. Digital campaigns, the growth of social media, SEO & SEM, and expanding e-commerce technology have propelled this surge. In contrast, Singapore's Marketing & Communications sector faced a 9% decline in hiring demand, primarily due to reduced budgets for traditional marketing roles.A notable shift was observed in HR & Administration roles, with the Philippines experiencing remarkable growth of 47% over the last year. This was driven by the expansion of industries such as Retail, Outsourcing, and Infrastructure sectors, as companies prioritised scaling their HR functions to manage workforce growth, streamline operations, and enhance employee engagement. At the same time, HR roles in Malaysia grew by 28%, while Singapore saw a 12% decline, most likely due to organisations in the country shifting towards automation and outsourcing of administrative functions to optimise costs.About foundit Insights TrackerThe foundit Insights Tracker (fit) offers a detailed perspective on hiring patterns in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, focusing on the demand for specific skills, available positions, and salary ranges in the market. This analysis provides essential insights for job seekers and employers navigating the evolving employment landscape.Period for the ReportThe period considered for the foundit Insights Tracker (fit) data is December 2023 vs. December 2024, offering a comprehensive view of hiring trends in these key Asian markets.About foundit - APAC & Middle Eastfoundit, formerly Monster (APAC & ME) is Asia’s leading jobs & talent platform offering comprehensive employment solutions to recruiters and job seekers across APAC & ME. In addition to a powerful AI-powered job search, foundit offers e-learning, assessments, and services related to resume creation, interview preparation, and professional networking. Since its inception, the company has assisted over 120 million job seekers across 18 countries in connecting them with the right job opportunities and upskilling. foundit is now also the Official Talent Partner of the Badminton World Federation across 20 key world tour events. Over the last two decades, the company has been a leader in the world of recruitment solutions and has launched a cutting-edge solution to give recruiters access to passive candidates in addition to active ones. With the use of advanced technology, foundit is seeking to efficiently bridge the talent gap across industry verticals, experience levels, and geographies. Today, foundit is committed to enabling and connecting the right talent with the right opportunities by harnessing the power of deep tech to sharpen hyper-personalised job searches and offer precision hiring. Additionally, foundit has been recognised as a Great Place To Work, reflecting its dedication to fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture. To learn more, about foundit in APAC & Gulf, Visit: www.foundit.sg | www.foundit.my | www.foundit.com.ph | www.foundit.in | www.founditgulf.com | www.foundit.com.hk |www.foundit.id For Media Contacts:Namrata Sharma| Namrata.sharma@adfactorspr.com | +6581383034 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Feb 12, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A new CGFNS International report indicates that a robust annual rate of nurse migration into the United States held steady in 2024 as healthcare systems continued to look to foreign-educated nurses to help address persistent staffing shortages.However, in its 2024 Nurse Migration Report, the organization also said the current high rates were likely unsustainable amid persisting visa retrogression and caps on employment-based green cards for nurses, along with new immigration policies being implemented by the Trump Administration that will likely have further impact on visa availability and processing times.CGFNS, a global health workforce non-profit that verifies credentials of healthcare professionals for immigration authorities and state licensing boards, reported that in fiscal year 2024 it received 24,733 applications for its VisaScreen® (VS) service. While this is a 4.6% drop from FY 2023, the organization noted application levels remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic figures, with the 2024 figure at nearly 200% above FY 2018.Other key data from the report:While VS certifications went to nurses from more than 100 countries in 2024, 92% were educated in one of the top 10 countries on the list.The Philippines continued to account for more than 51% of VS certificates, followed by Canada with 8% and Kenya with 6.5%. There has been a slight shift in this distribution recently, with the Philippines dropping from 60% of the total last year, while Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana have all showed considerable growth in their share.Like countries of education, visa categories are also significantly concentrated, with 76% of VS certificates issued to those seeking permanent green cards (such as EB-3 visas), while TN (12%) and H1-B (11%) made up the only other significant categories."These figures confirm what others are seeing, that U.S. healthcare systems continue to depend on nurse immigrants to address persistent staffing shortages. Disruptions to this pipeline of qualified nurses would have far-reaching consequences, exacerbating workforce shortages, increasing patient care loads, and worsening nurse burnout," said Dr. Peter Preziosi, President and CEO of CGFNS. "This is a multilayered global challenge that demands collaborative and innovative solutions among source and receiving countries."CGFNS International is approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to satisfy federal credential screening requirements for occupational visas for nine categories of foreign-educated healthcare professionals.To offer global context for the U.S. numbers, the report also analyzes worldwide migration of nurses and healthcare professionals, particularly as both source and destination countries continue to grapple with balancing the demand for skilled healthcare workers against the challenges of retaining their domestic workforces. It noted that some countries in Africa, including Zimbabwe and Ghana, have paused the release of certificates that are needed by nurses to emigrate, while Nigeria has introduced in-country service requirements that nurses must fulfill prior to migration. Other governments, such as Namibia, have pursued the pathway of creating incentives for nurses who choose to stay.Download the 2024 Nurse Migration Report: Balancing sustained workforce demand amid shifting migration flows.Contact InformationDavid St. John dstjohn@cgfns.orgSOURCE: CGFNS International Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年2月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中國具有領先地位的城市燃氣營運商中國燃氣控股有限公司（「中國燃氣」或「集團」；股票編號：384）近年來持續加碼人工智能（AI）技術佈局，並已經取得了一系列重要成果。2025年1月以來，隨著國產大模型DeepSeek在全球掀起新一輪的「AI演算法、算力革命」，全球人工智能發展競爭格局和發展邏輯再次發生了深刻的變化，中國燃氣集團積極擁抱變革，加速數字化佈局，將投入人民幣超3億元，構建行業首個燃氣數字孿生中台，覆蓋全國80%以上管網，推動未來核心業務AI滲透率超90%。集團不斷將自身豐富的行業經驗、應用場景與日新月異的AI大模型技術結合，通過AI賦能安全運營、企業管理與客戶服務，探索AI在燃氣行業的創新場景應用，全面推動企業智能化轉型，為行業智能化升級注入新動能。成效亮點：AI賦能已多年 全場景數據見證變革據了解，多年來中國燃氣依託不斷進步的AI技術，在安全運營方面實現了風險防控精准化，效率與可靠性雙提升。其中集團自主研發的長鳴鐘系統不間斷進行AI大數據分析，全年推送預警消息25萬條，安全隱患閉環處置率突破98%；AI審批通過率提升90%，實現秒級合規性檢查，規避潛在損失超千萬元。此外，中國燃氣還將AI技術與OMP、工程可視化系統和SCADA雲平台相結合，即時監測10萬台設備運行狀態，故障預測準確率達88%，年預防性維護減少停機時間1.5萬小時，設備故障率降低30%。焊接環節質量合格率提升至98%以上，質量事故率同比下降45%。AI還是提升企業管理效率的「神兵利器」，幫助企業管理效率躍升，成本優化。如中國燃氣利用AI技術，幫助法務等風險控制部門進行AI合同審查，法律合規系統實現90%合同風險點自動識別，審查效率提升30%，單份合同審查時間縮短1小時以上。在人力資源管理智能化上，中國燃氣利用AI技術，讓PS系統（人力資源管理）薪資計算錯誤率降至0.05%，績效考核週期縮短65%。AI還是一個高效的IT運維助手，中國燃氣依託AI技術，讓90%的IT運維工單自動分類，故障處理時長縮短50%，運維效率提升60%，知識庫調用速度提升5倍。在客戶服務方面，AI也能讓用戶體驗升級，滿意度突破新高。據了解，中國燃氣的呼叫中心智能客服日均處理語音指令3.2萬單，識別準確率91%，人工成本降低35%，客戶滿意度達93%。AI數字人「燃小智」：融合語音與動畫交互，用戶滿意度突破97%，人工客服壓力降低40%。安檢圖像識別：日均處理6萬張圖片，識別準確率99.7%，人工審核成本減少70%。在市場與運營方面，AI能讓數據驅動決策，資源高效配置。例如中國燃氣的智慧交易平台：通過AI動態優化天然氣供需匹配，預計合同外採購減少50%；大客戶量本利分析助力挽回月均氣量損失超200萬立方米。中國燃氣GIS系統，讓爆管應急搶險效率提升50%，管網數據質檢自動化覆蓋率達100%，地下管網走向100%精准還原。此外，在智慧交易平台智能化方面，中國燃氣正在通過分析大量數據和複雜約束條件，動態優化天然氣的供需匹配，實現資源的高效分配和動態調整供應計劃，確保在不同時間和地點的需求得到滿足，同時最小化成本和浪費，提升整體運營效率和可靠性。如月度資源調優、輸配路徑尋優、年度採購方案應用場景等，預計合同外採購將減少50%，節省費用數千萬元。通過AI演算法，公司還能即時分析全國各區域氣價波動與用戶用氣行為。基於AI大模型底座，智慧交易平台可預測未來季度市場需求，並生成差異化定價方案。例如，智慧燃氣系統通過大數據AI監測發現某地多位用戶用氣數據異常，系統發出警告，説明公司排查並成功處置漏氣和偷盜氣等嚴重安全隱患，並可能挽回數百萬元損失。未來展望：核心業務AI滲透率將超90% 為百年基業奠定「AI」基石世界日新月異，AI突飛猛進，無論個人還是企業，乃至與國家，共同面臨的既是百年未有之大變局，也是百年未有之大機遇。了解AI，用好AI之人，能力提升的同時，也必將成為駕馭時代列車的寵兒。近日，在中國燃氣的2025年開年大會上，該公司多位董事會成員、核心管理層等不約而同的提到了DeepSeek給自身和燃氣行業帶來的深刻震撼與啟示。中國燃氣董事會主席、總裁劉明輝在會上表示，中國燃氣將更加全面和深入的投入AI應用研究，利用最新最好的AI技術，聚焦技術落地，進一步推動公司的智能化轉型，提升公司的安全運營、企業管理與客戶服務等各項能力，鞏固公司的行業領先地位，為中國燃氣的百年基業奠定「AI」基石。同時他也要求，所有員工必須學習DeepSeek等AI大模型知識，運用AI，用好AI。中國燃氣旗下壹品會相關負責人介紹，AI技術在壹品慧場景應用，覆蓋了軟體發展、壹品慧商城運營等核心領域。通過代碼輔助生成、商品素材自動化生產、數據驅動選品等實踐和試運行，AI已展現其在標準化流程中的增效價值。據初步應用數據顯示，相關技術對部分環節工作效率提升達15%-50%，且持續優化空間顯著。在安全管理方面，中國燃氣將繼續深化AI應用，搭建全方位預警大數據平台，實現對超期未安檢、超兩年未入戶等關鍵信息的即時監控功能；「AI運營大腦」時刻關注安全動態，提前預判潛在風險，確保隱患及時發現並妥善處理，為安全管理提供科學依據，保障用戶用氣安全。在抄收管理方面，中國燃氣將結合最新的AI數據分析技術，對抄收數據進行深度挖掘和分析預測客戶的用氣需求並優化抄表和收費計畫；提高工作效率，減少人為誤差，提升服務精准性與可靠性，讓抄收工作更科學合理。同時利用大數據平台對使用者用氣行為進行深入剖析並為用戶提供個性化的用氣建議和服務方案從而進一步提升使用者服務體驗和滿意度水平。中國燃氣數字化發展事業部總經理韓鵬表示：「AI不僅是工具更是重塑行業生態的核心引擎。我們將以技術為紐帶，推動燃氣行業從『經驗驅動』邁向『數據智能驅動』，為安全、高效、綠色的未來能源體系提供範本。」行業價值：應用AI是機遇更是擔當 打造智慧能源標杆造福人民韓鵬介紹，中國燃氣將投入超人民幣3億元，重點佈局數字孿生中台、低碳智能運營、全域用戶體驗升級三大方向。未來三年中國燃氣核心業務AI滲透率將超90%，推動運營成本再降20%；構建行業首個燃氣數字孿生中台，覆蓋全國80%以上管網，為行業發展樹立新的標杆。其中數字孿生中台將覆蓋全國80%以上管網，實現即時仿真與智能調控，推動運營成本再降20%；而低碳智能運營方向將結合AI與物聯網技術，優化能源分配與損耗控制，助力「雙碳」目標達成；全域用戶體驗升級將深化AI數字人、智能客服等應用，目標使用者滿意度突破99%，打造行業服務金標準。從風險預警到資源優化，從效率變革到體驗升級，中國燃氣以AI技術為支點，正撬動燃氣行業的全面智能化轉型。DeepSeek代表中國引領了的新一輪全球AI熱潮，中國燃氣過往豐富的AI應用實踐案例和成果，不僅驗證了AI技術落地的可行性，更為大眾開闢了「AI+綠色能源」的無限想像空間。「人工智能技術的迅猛發展，正以前所未有的深度重塑燃氣行業。作為中國燃氣行業的先行者，我們深刻認識到，AI不僅是技術工具，更是驅動行業變革、服務國家戰略的核心引擎。」劉明輝表示：「燃氣行業關係國計民生，應用AI不僅是一種機遇，更是一種責任擔當。中國燃氣作為行業龍頭，我們有責任為中國的用戶和政府打造一個更加智慧、安全的能源企業標杆。我們堅信，以AI為紐帶，燃氣行業將更安全、更高效、更綠色，為國家高質量發展注入澎湃動能。中燃願與各界攜手，以技術為翼，以使命為舵，共同書寫智慧能源新時代的輝煌篇章！」有關中國燃氣中國燃氣控股有限公司（「中國燃氣」，股票代號：384）是一家領先的燃氣運營服務商，主要於中國從事投資、建設、經營城市燃氣管道基礎設施，向居民及工商業用戶輸送天然氣和液化石油氣，建設和經營車船用天然氣加氣站。目前中國燃氣在全國已擁有662個城鎮的管道燃氣專營權項目、32個天然氣長輸管道項目、509座壓縮/液化天然氣加氣站，以及液化天然氣等能源產品的進出口經營權，並擁有120個液化石油氣分銷項目。如欲獲得更多中國燃氣的資訊，請登入公司網址http://www.chinagasholdings.com.hk Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年2月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日，《財資》(The Asset)雜誌發佈2025年AAA可持續金融獎項(Triple A- Awards for Sustainable Finance 2025) 評選結果，工銀國際以卓越的實力，榮獲年度「香港地區最佳債券類顧問 (Best Bond Adviser - HKSAR)」獎項，成為唯一連續六年獲此殊榮的中資金融機構。工銀國際參與的多個市場標桿項目也榮獲「最佳離岸主權債券」、「中國離岸最佳可持續債券-央企」、「中國離岸最佳可持續債券-地方國企」、「中國離岸最佳可持續債券-鐵路」、「中國離岸最佳混合債券」等各類最佳項目獎項。近年來工銀國際認真貫徹落實中央金融工作會議精神及工商銀行總行戰略要求，堅持新發展理念，追求高質量發展和高水平安全，全面發力做好金融「五篇大文章」，聚焦綠色及可持續金融服務，支持實體經濟高質量發展。工銀國際依託工商銀行集團全球網絡佈局，發揮「一點接入、全球響應」優勢，協助超主權、主權及外國企業等各類發行人如沙特主權財富基金PIF、阿布扎比主權基金MIC等完成數百億美元境外債券發行，有效助力「一帶一路」沿線建設；積極實踐綠色及可持續金融高質量發展新模式，作為可持續債券顧問協助中國鐵建、武漢地鐵成功發行可持續債券，累計協助各類機構成功完成綠色及可持續相關主題債券融資數百億美元。《財資》雜誌作為亞洲影響範圍最廣的財經媒體之一，其年度AAA獎項已有超過20年的評獎歷史，是資本市場中享有盛名的獎項，本次工銀國際及所承銷項目再次喜獲年度大獎，充分顯示出國際資本市場對工銀國際全球債券資本市場業務的認可。一直以來，工銀國際依靠卓越的品牌和資源，致力於為客戶提供企業融資、投資業務、銷售交易和資產管理等四大產品線服務，利用國際化網路為客戶打造連接中國與世界的資本橋梁。展望未來，工銀國際將持續發揮自身專業優勢，助力工商銀行踐行領軍銀行使命擔當，堅定不移走好中國特色金融發展之路，為建設金融強國、推進中國式現代化作出新的更大貢獻。關於工銀國際控股有限公司工銀國際控股有限公司是工商銀行集團在香港設立的全資子公司，是集團內唯一全資持牌企業融資平台產品線。成立十餘年來，依託母行卓越的品牌優勢、雄厚的資金實力、廣泛的客戶基礎，工銀國際立足香港，面向世界，迅速成長為產品齊全、業務領先、競爭力強，資產規模、營業利潤都居於領先位置的中資先進企業融資平台。公司主要面向全球客戶提供企業融資、銷售交易、投資管理、資產管理四大板塊業務和覆蓋全球的宏觀經濟、熱門行業的市場研究服務。作為工商銀行集團的全資子公司，工銀國際能夠充分發揮母子公司一體化的聯動優勢，共享工商銀行全球化的機構佈局和綜合化的業務實力，向全球客戶提供最全面、最優質的企業融資服務，滿足客戶各類個性化融資需求。媒體垂詢：梁蓓雯女士 / 羅芊曦女士kelly.leung@everbloom.com.cn/maggie.luo@everbloom.com.cn Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年2月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 香港股票分析師協會（「協會」或「本會」）欣然宣佈，本會與百本醫護控股有限公司（「百本」或「該集團」，股票編號：2293）附屬公司本着平等互利、優勢互補的原則，並在有好協商下，達成合作共識，並簽署合作諒解備忘錄（「合作備忘錄」）。（双方代表签署合作備忘錄）百本一直為醫院管理局醫院和私家醫院、社福機構、安老／殘疾人士院舍、診所、科研醫療機構和個人等客戶提供專業、全面、可靠和個人化的醫護人手解決方案、24小時專業私人和家居護理服務，以及醫療服務。該集團亦積極支援政府發展基層醫療健康。並為此整合並進一步強化集團的醫療服務板塊，在旺角自置物業建構一站式醫療保健平台（HealtHUB），提供預防醫學、中西醫療保健服務，並設有社區藥房，深入社區為市民提供適時、適切、專業可靠的一站式醫療保障。根據合作備忘錄，自簽署日起為期三年，本會會員可享受包括西醫服務、中醫服務、身體檢查、疫苗接種及健康講座等系列專業服務及專項優惠。未來，雙方亦將相互推廣，增加大眾認識。相信憑藉百本在醫療、醫護服務領域的資源與實力，以及本會在金融業界的專業視野及資源優勢等，雙方可實現互利共贏，共同發展。關於香港股票分析師協會香港股票分析師協會自2002年創立至今，一直為業界制定更高層次的專業標準，推廣專業知識，培訓金融業人材，增強大眾對金融市場的認識，達致提高本港金融中心的地位。本會吸納逾兩百位專業分析師會員，為行業十大商會之一，本會理事會成員在香港特別行政區金融服務界選委會選舉中擁有投票權，故在金融業界有一定代表性。關於百本醫護控股有限公司百本醫護控股有限公司（「百本」）為香港交易所上市公司（股票編號：2293），一直為醫院管理局醫院和私家醫院、社福機構、安老／殘疾人士院舍、診所、科研醫療機構和個人等客戶提供專業、全面、可靠和個人化的醫護人手解決方案、24小時專業私人和家居護理服務，以及醫療服務。百本與時並進，亦積極支援政府發展基層醫療健康。為此，百本整合並進一步強化集團的醫療服務板塊，在旺角自置物業建構一站式醫療保健平台（HealtHUB），提供預防醫學、中西醫療保健服務，並設有社區藥房，深入社區為市民提供適時、適切、專業可靠的一站式醫療保障，守護大眾健康。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Sydney, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - February 11, 2025) - Unity Scents Pty Ltd (www.unityscents.com), the Australian-born fragrance brand known for its innovative approach to perfumes, is relaunching globally this February-just in time for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Father's Day gifting, making it the perfect choice for celebrating loved ones year-round.Founded in December 2022 and soft-launched in May 2024, Unity Scents has undergone a remarkable transformation, driven by a mission to revolutionize the fragrance industry with sustainable and user-friendly innovations.Innovative Fragrance ApplicationUnity Scents introduces a roll-on applicator designed to reduce waste and avoid the discomfort associated with traditional spray perfumes. The roll-on method ensures the scent is applied directly to the skin, offering a more controlled and personal fragrance experience without affecting others nearby.Unity ScentsTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10373/240396_bf35576b242989f1_001full.jpgThe brand's formulas are free from alcohol, parabens, phthalates, and other harmful chemicals, placing skin health and sustainability at the forefront. Crafted with a base of organic jojoba oil, the perfumes not only nourish the skin but also provide a long-lasting fragrance experience.Unity Scents' compact, travel-friendly bottles meet TSA regulations, making them ideal for on-the-go use. The brand is also 100% vegan and cruelty-free, maintaining strict ethical standards by avoiding animal testing and animal-derived ingredients.The Essence of Unity ScentsAt the heart of Unity Scents lies its dedication to storytelling through fragrance. The brand embraces the idea that scents evoke powerful memories-reminders of loved ones, cherished trips, or significant milestones. This emotional connection inspired the brand's evolution.Unity Scents is inviting its community to become co-creators. Starting with Season 3, individuals can apply to share personal stories that will inspire new fragrances. Selected participants will collaborate with the brand to design perfumes that encapsulate their memories and experiences.Applications to participate can be submitted via email at storytellers@unityscents.com.Vision and ValuesUnity Scents envisions disrupting traditional practices in the perfume industry by offering fragrances that combine practicality and personal significance. The brand focuses on fostering connection and resilience through its products.As founder Joshua Haines explains, "The one thing we all have in common is that we are all different. There will always be people who don't share our preferences, and that's okay. Resilience is about accepting differences rather than imposing beliefs or values on others."About Unity ScentsUnity Scents foundersTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10373/240396_bf35576b242989f1_002full.jpgUnity Scents was founded by Joshua Haines, whose entrepreneurial journey has been shaped by resilience, determination, and advocacy for fairness and justice. His vision for the brand reflects his passion for challenging norms and creating meaningful opportunities.Haines is joined by Aleks Vranic, a childhood friend and business partner. Born in Eastern Europe and raised with a deep appreciation for fragrances through his family's perfume shop, Vranic brings expertise and creativity to Unity Scents. His shared passion for storytelling and quality has been instrumental in the brand's relaunch.Together, Haines and Vranic aim to transform the perfume industry by offering a fresh perspective rooted in creativity, connection, and ethical values.Media ContactJoshua HainesFounder, Unity Scentsstorytellers@unityscents.comCurrently in Dubai, United Arab EmiratesVoIP (Phone) - +61 (0) 2 7259 8123Mobile - +61 427 944 444 or +971 52 6736 (Also available on WhatsApp)To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/240396 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

WILMINGTON, DE, Feb 12, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Naoris Protocol, pioneers of Decentralized CyberSecurity, launched their highly anticipated Post-Quantum DePIN Testnet, recording over 2.5 million transactions in the first week. This represents an important step towards a decentralized cybersecurity future, empowering users to secure, earn through a transformative community based security model.Digital infrastructure is increasingly exposed, with centralized cybersecurity systems failing against sophisticated cyber threats and emerging quantum computing risks. Naoris Protocol’s Decentralized Proof of Security (dPoSec) blockchain with fully integrated Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and Decentralized SWARM AI, introduces a new era of trustless, distributed security validation online.The integration and alignment with Post-Quantum Cryptographic Standards, including NIST PQC, NATO NCIA, and ETSI agencies, ensures that Naoris Protocol’s dPoSec blockchain is resistant to both classical and quantum cyber threats.In just one week since launch on January 31, 2025, Naoris Protocol’s Testnet has shattered expectations:524,000 Naoris Wallets installed210,000 Browser Security Nodes deployed17M+ cyber threats mitigated by dPoSec2.6M Post-Quantum transactions processedThe Naoris dPoSec blockchain is standing up to massive volumes of post-quantum transactions, proving its quantum-safe architecture can neutralize future cyber threats today. See a post-quantum key in action: here“Our vision is to create a cybersecurity framework that becomes stronger as it grows,” said David Carvalho, CEO & Founder of Naoris Protocol. “The overwhelming response to our DePIN Testnet underscores the need for decentralized cybersecurity solutions that eliminate single points of failure and build collective resilience across Web2 and Web3.”The continual failure of centralized cybersecurity was perfectly highlighted with the CrowdStrike outage of July 2024, which crippled global systems. Naoris Protocol’s DePIN approach removes such vulnerabilities by distributing security validation across a decentralized mesh of devices, protecting against breaches and malpractice.“Centralized security models are obsolete,” said David Holtzman, Chief Strategy Officer of Naoris Protocol. “Naoris Protocol ensures that security is continuously validated by the network itself, reducing risk and increasing trust in the digital ecosystem.”Following the Post-Quantum DePIN Testnet launch, Naoris Protocol will also introduce:- Expanded Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) implementations across a range of decentralized applications that safeguard against quantum-era threats.- Cross-chain interoperability, enabling PQC security across multiple blockchain infrastructures.- Integration with enterprise cybersecurity solutions, securing critical Web2 & Web3 ecosystems.With the DePIN sector expected to reach $3.5 trillion by 2028, Naoris Protocol is positioning itself as the backbone of security and trust for all Web2 & Web3 infrastructures across cloud computing, data storage, and IoT security.By participating, users not only protect their digital environments but also actively contributing to the creation of a decentralized cybersecurity mesh network, designed to secure the digital world—devices, applications, APIs, and systems—across critical infrastructure, enterprises, governments, and key sectors like finance, defense, healthcare, and Web3. Use cases here.How the DePIN Testnet works:Users can now install the Naoris Wallet and operate a Browser Security Node, an advanced cybersecurity tool that will:- Transforms devices into security validator nodes, providing real-time threat detection and prevention.- Blocks ads, trackers, phishing attempts, malware and insecure connections.- Rewards users for their participation in a DePIN community compute model.- Creates a self-reinforcing ‘Security Hive Mind,’ where all nodes collaborate to mitigate threats.Join the Post-Quantum DePIN Testnet, visit https://naorisprotocol.network/testnet For more information, visit https://www.naorisprotocol.com/ Check out our White PapersNaoris Protocol is available for investment, interviews and technical demonstrations of their groundbreaking Post-Quantum DePIN solution for Web3 & Web2Contacts: Guy Davies / CMO guy@naoris.comLucas Bonnard / Investment lucas.b@naoris.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.