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DUBAI, Dec 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The second edition of the Global AI Show, organized by Web3 and AI consulting giant VAP Group and powered by a leading media network Times of AI, wrapped up on a high note at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre, Dubai on December 12 and 13, 2024.Held under the official support of the United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office and with the Cyber Security Council as its strategic partner, the event was a resounding success, bringing together over 3,000 in-person attendees and about 110,000 online participants from across the globe.With the theme, ‘AI 2057: Accelerating Intelligent Futures,’ the show witnessed thought-provoking discussions and groundbreaking announcements from C-suite executives, government leaders, and industry pioneers. These luminaries shared their insights on how AI is shaping industries and revolutionizing economies worldwide.A keynote session by Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman & CEO, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre highlighted how AI and virtual economies are shaping commerce in the Metaverse, while Pujya Brahmavihari Swami, Spiritual leader, BAPS led the headliner on sacred intelligence and aligning AI with universal values for the greater good. The headliner panel discussion on ‘Your new Chief AI Officer’ was a special feature at the Global AI Show, consisting of prominent industry experts such as H. E. Mubaraka Ibrahim, CEO-AI, Emirates Health Services; Lt. Col. Dr. Essa Al Mutawa, Chief AI Officer, Dubai Civil Defence H.Q.; Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, CEO - AI, Dubai Economy and Tourism; Abdullah Al Jaziri, Chief AI Officer, DEWA; and Awadh Almur, Chief AI Officer, Federal Authority of Nuclear Regulation, along with the moderator Loubo Siois, Executive Producer & Host, The Dubai Talk Show.Other government officials and C-level executives that were present at the event and provided in-depth insights included H.E Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security, United Arab Emirates Government, UAE; Honorable Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation, Government of Alberta, Canada; Ilaria Buonpane, Director of Customer Experience, Talabat; Dr. Hakim Hacid, Executive Director & Chief Researcher, TII - Technology Innovation Institute; Kevin Ferguson, Senior Systems Technical Advisor, Center of Excellence & Development (CoE), UAE Armed Forces; Dr. Noah Rafford, Futurist-in-Chief, Dubai Future Foundation; and many more."The Global AI Show 2024 brought together an unparalleled gathering of minds to address the opportunities and challenges of an AI-powered future. It was a privilege to witness ideas that will shape the next decades unfold on our stage,” said Vishal Parmar, Founder and CEO of VAP Group, reflecting on the event’s impact.Over 20 side events were a part of Dubai AI Week, such as EmpowHER: Women in AI and AI Capital Connect, that brought together distinguished experts and leading professionals from the AI industry, fostering meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange.PulseAI, by the Global AI Show, focused on the transformative power of AI in healthcare, where C-suite stakeholders in healthcare, including Saqr Alhemeiri, Chief Innovation Officer, Ministry of Health and Prevention - UAE, and Veneeth Purushothaman, Group Chief Information Officer, Aster DM Healthcare, discussed powerful use cases from around the globe on the safe, effective and democratic adoption of AI. While SurgeXL enabled startups to connect with the top 1% of VCs, angel investors, and sovereign wealth funds through exhilarating pitch competitions and AI-driven matchmaking, an official awards ceremony took place on December 13 to honor the visionaries and trailblazers in AI. The Global AI Show, sponsored by Airia, Salesforce, Wand, Saal, Seez, Multiverse Computing, Exotel, among others, concluded with an afterparty at the Soho Garden Meydan in Dubai. For those who couldn’t attend, highlights are available at www.globalaishow.com. Stay tuned for announcements on the next edition!About VAP GroupVAP Group, established in 2013, is a Blockchain and AI consulting giant as well as a leading force in Web3 and AI solutions, offering services in PR, advertising, recruitment, content development events and media management. Flagship events organized by VAP Group include the world-renowned Global Blockchain Show, Global Games Show and Global AI Show. VAP Group drives innovation through strategic PR and influencer marketing, bounty campaigns, and global events that showcase the brightest minds in the transformative fields of Web3, AI and Gaming.For media enquiries, exclusive interviews, or press passes, please reach out to: media@globalaishow.com. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Dec 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - n-hop technologies Limited, a leader in telecommunications and computer networking innovations, and OneAsia Network Limited (OneAsia), the AI factory enabler with data centres across APAC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on pioneering large data transfer solutions and AI Data Centre networking technologies.This partnership establishes a strategic framework to integrate n-hop's advanced BATS protocol technology into OneAsia's operations. The collaboration aims to enhance data transmission reliability and optimize network performance across a wide range of applications. By leveraging the BATS technology, the two companies intend to develop robust solutions that boost data flow efficiency and responsiveness.Invented by Professor Raymond Yeung of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and his collaborators, the BATS protocol is a groundbreaking & communication technology that has earned international recognition from IEEE and Exhibitions of Inventions (Geneva). It can greatly increase throughput and decrease latency of a communication network. Moreover, it can ensure smooth data transfer even under a high traffic environment.Key Initiatives under the MOU:1/Proof of Concept (POC) for Large Data Transfer: A trial to prove the BATS protocol's efficiency in transferring large data files between Hong Kong and other cities in Asia. This initiative will focus on improving reliability, performance, security, and bandwidth utilization. It will cover data-centre to data-centre, hybrid cloud set-up, edge datacentres to data-centre and many more.2/SD-WAN Deployment Trials: The integration of the BATS technology into OneAsia's SD-WAN offerings will be explored to strengthen its market competitiveness and business value proposition.3/High-Speed Networking for AI Data Centres: n-hop will develop a BATS protocol chipset tailored for AI data centre networking. OneAsia will provide technical input to ensure that the solution can meet the ultra-high-speed requirements.Both companies will also assess commercial models for integrating and licensing the BATS technology within OneAsia’s business framework.Stephen Ho, Co-Founder and CEO of n-hop technologies Limited, stated, “This partnership is a pivotal step toward enhancing data transfer capabilities, especially as AI-generated data volumes continue to grow. By combining our innovative BATS protocol with OneAsia’s extensive infrastructure, we aim to redefine data delivery standards and network efficiency.”Charles Lee, Founder and CEO of OneAsia, added, “We are thrilled to join forces with n-hop technologies to enhance our AI connectivity offerings. OneAsia has demonstrated proven expertise in end-to-end AI infrastructure deployment, and we are confident that integrating the BATS technology into our portfolio will accelerate large data transfers and bolster the AI ecosystem within and beyond Hong Kong.”For media inquiries or more information, please contact: Ms. Venie Lo, n-hop representative, venie.lo@n-hop.comMs. Sharon Chiang, Head of Marketing, sharonchiang@legangroup.comAbout n-hop technologies Limited n-hop technologies is dedicated to designing, implementing, and selling cutting-edge software solutions for the telecommunications and computer networking industry.About OneAsia Network Limited Established in 2009, nowadays OneAsia is a leading AI factory enabler offering a full range of infrastructure & management, neutral network & storage, GPU cloud, AI applications and AIDC colocation. The Company operates top-tier rated AI-ready data centres across Asia, including Greater China, Thailand, Japan and South Korea. The company has been involved in projects like designing and building supercomputing centres, liquid cooling systems, AIOps & MLOps for AI deployment & training. For more information, please visit www.oneas1a.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Dec 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (“AEON Credit” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 00900) today announced its results for the nine months ended 30 November 2024 (the “first nine months of FY2024/25” or the “Reporting Period”).During the Reporting Period, the Group’s revenue increased by 9.4% to HK$1,304.6 million compared with the same period last year (the “first nine months of FY2023/24” or the “Previous Period”) and operating profit rose by 11.3% to HK$648.4 million. The Group’s interest income increased by 10.0% to HK$1,105.5 million for the Reporting Period. Meanwhile, profit after tax for the Reporting Period amounted to HK$275.3 million (Previous Period: HK$282.3 million), with earnings per share of 65.74 HK cents (Previous Period: 67.40 HK cents).Given the slower than anticipated market recovery, the Group adopted a more prudent approach during the Reporting Period, prioritising stable growth in both sales and receivables. This strategy focused on building a high-quality portfolio designed to deliver income, growth and resilience. The Group’s marketing strategy for the third quarter focused on targeted and popular promotions to attract customers and drive sales growth both domestically and internationally. Proactive marketing initiatives contributed to a 9.2% increase in the Group’s overall sales for the first nine months of FY2024/25 compared with the same period last year, with gross advances and receivables also increasing by 5.7% from the end of February 2024.In parallel with the efforts to drive stable business growth, a new credit card design embodying the Group’s commitment to innovation and sustainability was launched in September 2024 to offer customers a more convenient and premium payment experience. The redesigned card incorporates features that address the growing adoption of contactless payments and uses recycled plastics, underscoring the Company’s dedication to integrating sustainability practices throughout its operations.In terms of technology development, following the upgrade of its credit application processing platform, virtual credit card functionality was launched within the “AEON HK” mobile application (the “Mobile App”). This feature enables customers to make purchases immediately upon card approval and activation, eliminating waiting time and the need to visit a branch.Looking ahead, the Group will prioritise sales and receivables growth through overseas and online spending, while refining credit assessment and control methods to maintain a sustainable asset quality portfolio and expedite decision-making processes. Marketing efforts will leverage mass promotions and targeted broadcast channels to increase market penetration and expand market share, particularly among the younger demographic. These efforts will include gamification and incentive programmes to stimulate consumer spending. The launch of new and advanced mobile payment products and a self-service branch concept will further enhance the customer experience and maintain a competitive edge.Mr Wei Aiguo, Managing Director of AEON Credit, said, “Despite the moderation in Hong Kong’s economic recovery momentum, we are pleased to have delivered a continued growth in sales and receivables in the first nine months of FY2024. We remain committed to providing exceptional credit card services that meet evolving customer needs and plan to expand our customer base by offering innovative and customised products. With our adaptability, strong liquidity, robust balance sheet, and proven management expertise, the Group is well-equipped to capitalise on the significant opportunities presented by the growing consumer finance market. These efforts will enable us to achieve sustainable growth and deliver greater value to our shareholders.”About AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (Stock Code: 00900)AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited, a subsidiary of AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (TSE: 8570) and a member of the AEON Group, was set up in 1987 and listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1995. The Group is principally engaged in the consumer finance business, which includes the issuance of credit cards and the provision of personal loan financing, card payment processing services, insurance agency and brokerage business in Hong Kong and microfinance business in Mainland China.For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.aeon.com.hk. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Dec 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The leaders of National Association of Vocational Education of China visited Hong Kong, jointly sponsored by The Chinese Occupational Education Association of Hong Kong and co-sponsored by the Hong Kong Metropolitan University, organized Hong Kong Vocational Education Service in Joint Construction of the “Belt and Road" Vocational Education Symposium. It was held at the International Conference Center on the 12th floor of the Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare of the Hong Kong Metropolitan University on December 17, 2024. Mr. Feng Dajun, Deputy Director General of National Association of Vocational Education of China, and Wu Cheng, Deputy Director of Education and Science of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, attended the meeting.From Left: Professor Li Wai Chi, Mr. Cheung Kin Chung,Professor Zhao Pengfei,Dr. Wong Yau Kar, Madam Wong Wai Ching,Professor Wong Yuk Shan, Dr. Liu YungChau, Mr. Feng Dajun, Madam Wu Cheng,Dr. Liu Yi Man, Professor ReggieKwan Ching Ping, Mr. Yiu Pak Leung,Madam Huang Zhaoxia, Mr. David Leung Yiu FaiThis symposium can be said to have a strong lineup of guests, with over 60 participants from various sectors including politics, business, and education. In addition to Dr. Liu Yung Chau, Honorary Chairman of the Council of the COEAHK, Professor Wong Yuk Shan, Chairman of the Council, Dr. Wong Yau Kar, Dr. Liu Yi Man, Vice Chairmen, and all other directors attending. Madam Wu Cheng, Deputy Director of Education and Science of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region also attended.From Left: Dr. Liu Yi Man, Madam Gladys Yam Ying Sim, Mr. Lam Chun Sing , Mr. Wong Kam Leung , Mr. Yiu Pak Leung, Dr. Wong Yau Kar,Madam Wong Wai Ching,Dr. Liu Yung Chau, Professor Wong Yuk Shan,Madam Wu Cheng, Mr. Tai ChakTong, Mr. Feng Dajun, Professor Zhao Pengfei,Madam Huang Zhaoxia, Madam LiMin, Professor Reggie Kwan Ching Ping,Mr. Tsui Hoi ShanThe meeting is divided into two parts. The first part is the keynote speech, and the second part is the symposium. From macro level to micro level, the government's policy is to jointly construct the "Belt and Road" and promote vocational education to overseas, and then how to implement the "apprenticeship system". Vocational education in Hong Kong is promoted by the government, enterprises, and schools, and the integration of industry and education, as well as school enterprise cooperation, are relatively international and market-oriented.The first part is the keynote speech, delivered by Mr. Feng Dajun, Deputy Director General of the National Association of Vocational Education of China, on the topic of "Strengthening Exchange and Cooperation, Jointly Promoting Vocational Education Going Overseas". Dr. Wong Yau Kar, Vice Chairman of the COEAHK, delivered a keynote speech on the theme of "Advantages and Challenges of Hong Kong Vocational Education's Participation in the Joint Construction of the “Belt and Road". Dr. Zhao Pengfei, former president of Guangdong Construction Vocational and Technical College, gave a keynote speech on the topic of "Practice and Prospects of Chinese Characteristics Apprenticeship System under the Background of Industry Education Integration".The second part is a guest speech, delivered by Dr. Liu Yi Man, Vice Chairman of the COEAHK, Mr. David Leung Yiu Fai, Chief Consultant of the MTR Academy, Professor Li Wai Chi, Vice President of HKCT Institute of Higher Education, and Mr. Chris Cheung Kin Chung, President of the CLP Power Academy.in his opening remarks, reflected on the history of the China Vocational Education Society and pointed out the significant contributions of the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council since its establishment in enhancing vocational education.Professor Wong Yuk Shan, in his opening remarks, stated that the National Association of Vocational Education of China was founded on May 6, 1917 in Shanghai by 48 renowned figures in the education and business sectors, including Huang Yanpei, Cai Yuanpei, and Liang Qichao. As for our COEAHK, it was officially established on January 12, 2024, at the age of less than one. It was founded under the initiative and strong support of Dr. Liu Yung Chau. COEAHK is committed to promoting and improving vocational education in Hong Kong, exploring and exchanging theories and practices of vocational education, promoting the spirit of craftsmanship, and facilitating the development of vocational education in Hong Kong and other cities in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area. It aims to cultivate talents for innovation, modern industry, and service industries in the region.The guest lineup at the symposium was impressive, featuring around 60 representatives from various sectors,including politics, business, and educationDeputy Director General Feng Dajun said that in September and October 2013, President Xi Jinping proposed the cooperation initiatives of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road respectively. By the end of June 2023, China has signed more than 230 cooperation documents on jointly building the "Belt and Road" with more than 150 countries and more than 30 international organizations. At present, China has launched "Chinese+Vocational Education" characteristic projects in more than 40 countries and regions, and more than 400 vocational colleges in mainland China and foreign educational institutions have cooperated in running schools. The number of full-time students studying in China has reached 17000. China's vocational education has established stable connections with over 70 countries and organizations. In the process of exchange, vocational colleges in the mainland and universities in Europe, Africa, Thailand and other countries along the Belt and Road have carried out vocational education projects. National Association of Vocational Education of China has always played an important role in promoting the Belt and Road Initiative. Hong Kong's vocational education has a flexible education and training mechanism, an open market school running mode, and an international talent training orientation. It has prominent regional advantages in the international exchange and cooperation of vocational education along the “Belt and Road”.Mr. Feng Dajun, Deputy Director General of National Association of Vocational Education of ChinaDr. Wong Yau Kar stated that from the 1980s to 2019, vocational colleges have trained over 900,000 graduates from various industries in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong SAR government has established a dedicated department to promote the development of vocational education. The Vocational Training Council (VTC) was established in 1982. The government is also vigorously promoting the establishment of the "University of Applied Sciences"(UAS), and the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong has become a UAS. The characteristic of vocational education in Hong Kong is its high degree of internationalization, and the use of English is the key to international integration. It is suggested that the development of vocational education should be based on future needs, the integration of industry and education, school enterprise cooperation, and the construction of a connected education system from middle school to university and even master's degree.Professor Zhao Pengfei stated that apprenticeship is the best way to achieve industry education integration and school enterprise cooperation. The Chinese government policy requires all regions to actively carry out modern apprenticeship pilot programs through school enterprise joint enrollment and training. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security both support the apprenticeship system. There are more than 1000 pilot projects for modern apprenticeship system in China, with 2480 cooperative enterprises, benefiting more than 100000 students (apprentices). The pilot project for new apprenticeship system in enterprises has trained more than 20000 employees, with a clear requirement to train 1 million new apprentices from 2019 to 2021. The important achievements of modern apprenticeship system pilot are government policies, industry standards, and school enterprise models. Modern apprenticeship system is a "dual education", "dual identity", "work study alternation", and "job training". It refers to “school+enterprise”, “student+apprenticeship”, “learning+work”, and “education+training” respectively. The development of apprenticeship system vertically connects the primary, middle, and high-level apprenticeship systems, and horizontally connects them to the integration of general education and vocational education.Dr. Liu Yi Man said that Hong Kong acted as a super connector to promote the high-quality development of the "Belt and Road" vocational education. Promote China's vocational education to go overseas and help build an education powerhouse, with Hong Kong as the first stop, serving as a super connector for "going out " and "bringing in". Especially in the field of internationalization and artificial intelligence, it is very important. In the future, our country's vocational education will have great potential in international talent joint training, collaborative development of curriculum standards, and the clustering effect of overseas education. The continuous evolution of artificial intelligence technology has brought tremendous changes to the production models of various industries.Mr. David Leung Yiu Fai said that MTR Academy was established in 2016 to cooperate with the national the Belt and Road Initiative. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MTR Corporation and one of the earliest corporate colleges in Hong Kong. Our vision is to become a recognized center for railway management and technical education and research in the railway industry in Hong Kong, mainland China, and overseas. Through the MTR Academy, there are also master's programs in rail transit, joint courses with overseas universities, and community participation. Currently developing consulting services for the Middle East market.Professor Li Wai Chi said that the last era was the Internet+ era. The next era is the era of Al, make good use of Al, comprehensively popularize artificial intelligence knowledge, and improve students' artificial intelligence literacy. Relying on the platform of vocational colleges, we can use Unicom x financing to implement the policies and measures of different government departments on strengthening science and technology, education and talent. Colleges and enterprises in the two places can rely on the country and enterprises to jointly build the Belt and Road development and provide formal vocational skills training according to their human needs at different stages of development. Colleges and relevant administrative departments in both regions will jointly develop and construct an international vocational education and qualification system with Chinese characteristics.President Chris Cheung Kin Chung of CLP Power Academy stated that the title is "Power to Move Upward". The institute is not only studying for colleagues at the CLP Power, but can also be read to public, all students are part-time students. There are currently multiple courses, QF architecture, jointly offered with universities. Due to the fact that CLP Power is the most professional in the enterprise/industry, but not the most specialized in teaching, it is best to cooperate with universities to provide scenes for students to understand operations. Collaboration with VTC, some transitional courses, these courses form an ecosystem. Entering the mechanical and electrical industry, seeking opportunities to move upstream is to obtain a diploma (educational background). In addition to the diploma, there is also an exemption from the electrician license (industry qualification), which creates an ecological environment. Partners include the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.Dr. Liu Yung Chau expressed his gratitude during his closing remarks at the symposium. 2024 is the most important year in the development of the COEAHK. The inauguration ceremony was taking place on 12 January 2024. Both governments attach great importance to it, and Chief Secretary for Administration of HKSAR Mr. Chan Kwok-ki, Dr. Choi Yuk-lin, Secretary for Education, and Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, all attended. The leaders of the National Association of Vocational Education of China visited Hong Kong this time, with the theme of the forum, "Building the Belt and Road through Hong Kong's Vocational Education Services," reflect a commitment to the strategic importance of vocational education in the Belt and Road Initiative. The first three speakers including Deputy Director General Feng Dajun, Dr. Wong Yau Kar, and Professor Zhao Pengfei giving keynote speeches from the three dimensions of "Vocational Education Going overseas", "Vocational Education Jointly Building the the Belt and Road" and "Integration of Industry and Education". Mr. David Leung Yiu Fai, Professor Li Wai Chi, President Chris Cheung Kin Chung and Dr. Liu Yi Man participated in the symposium to promote vocational education in Hong Kong and participate in the national strategy of the Belt and Road from the perspective of enterprises and educational institutions.Group Photo: From Left Dr. Wong Yu Kar, Madam Wang Wai Ching, ProfessorWong Yuk Shan, Dr. Liu Yung Chau, Mr. Feng Dajun, Madam Wu Cheng,Dr. Liu YiMan, Professor Reggie Kwan Ching Ping Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Dec 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Leading international index provider, MSCI, recently announced the updated ESG ratings for Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. (the "Company"; stock codes: 601688.SH, 6886.HK, HTSC.L). Due to its exemplary ESG practices, Huatai Securities' MSCI ESG rating has been upgraded from AA to AAA. This marks the second consecutive year of improvement, earning the Company the highest rating in the global investment banking industry.The rating report underscores Huatai Securities' industry-leading performance in five key areas: Corporate Governance, Financing Environmental Impact, Responsible Investment, Human Capital Development, and Corporate Behavior. This demonstrates the Company's robust ESG governance capabilities and its strong commitment to stakeholders.In recent years, Huatai Securities has fully adopted new development philosophies, incorporating sustainable development into its operations and management. The Company continues to make significant progress in aligning its business practices with global ESG standards.In Corporate Governance, Huatai Securities' Board of Directors and ESG Committee have adopted a global perspective while remaining deeply attuned to local realities. By closely monitoring societal and economic developments, the Company has identified core ESG issues that align with current priorities, positioning itself as a market leader in corporate citizenship and responsibility.In terms of the Financing Environmental Impact, Huatai Securities has integrated ESG principles into its due diligence processes for investment and financing activities. The Company has established guidelines for investments in environmentally sensitive industries, actively expanded its green finance product portfolio, and extended its carbon finance services. Initiatives such as the "One Yangtze River" ecological protection project have supported biodiversity mainstreaming and contributed to the green transformation of economic and social development.In Responsible Investment, Huatai Securities has consistently elevated the importance of ESG factors in its investment decision-making processes. By leveraging its industry-leading digital capabilities, the Company has integrated ESG data across its research and investment platforms to generate actionable insights. Furthermore, Huatai has embraced its role as an active shareholder, promoting sustainable development values across a wide range of companies and industries.In Human Capital Development, Huatai Securities has established platforms to empower employees and promote their comprehensive professional growth. The Company has prioritized enhancing employees' technical expertise and strengthening training in financial ethics and professional conduct, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration among its workforce.In Corporate Behavior, Huatai Securities has established robust systems for anti-bribery, anti-corruption, professional integrity, and whistleblower protection. The Company has prioritized strengthening corporate ethics and upholding principles of integrity, thereby laying a solid foundation for sustainable growth.Through years of consistent effort, the principles of ESG and sustainable development have become deeply embedded in the ethos and behavior of Huatai Securities' workforce. This collective commitment has been a driving force behind the Company's ongoing progress. Looking ahead, Huatai Securities remains steadfast in its dedication to ESG principles, establishing a strong foundation to build a world-class investment bank with both local strengths and global influence. The Company is determined to contribute to high-quality, sustainable economic and social development, delivering greater value and impact for the future.About Huatai SecuritiesIncorporated in April 1991, Huatai Securities is a leading technology-driven securities group in China, with a highly collaborative business model, a cutting-edge digital platform and an extensive and engaging customer base. It provides comprehensive financial services to individual and institutional clients, including wealth management, investment banking, sales and trading, investment management, etc., with a substantial international presence.For enquiries, please contact:Citigate Dewe RogersonBenny Liu Linda PuiTel: +86 10 6567 5056 Tel: +852 3103 0118Email: HTSC@citigatedewerogerson.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

The 19th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final revealed the region’s finest real estate and outstanding developersOVER 130 LEADING DEVELOPERS AND DESIGN PRACTICES FROM ACROSS ASIA GATHER IN BANGKOK FOR FINALE OF 2024 AWARDS SERIESBANGKOK, Dec 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 19th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, supported by V-ZUG Thailand, today revealed the region’s finest real estate and outstanding developers at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.The conclusion of the 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series hosted over 130 award-winning finalists from across Asia, elevating their achievements on the international stage.Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. was honoured as the Best Developer in AsiaZhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. was honoured as the Best Developer in Asia—a first for the company.This marked one of five wins for companies representing Mainland China. Winners from Mainland China included Lead8, awarded for its projects MixC Changchun and K11 Shanghai, Huaihai Middle Road. Other winning design practices were Jiang & Associates Creative Design, which won for ALIBABA BEIJING CHAOYANG SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PARK, and Sybarite, which won for SKP Chengdu.Developers from Hong Kong and Macau also excelled with four winning titles. Winners included China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited, winning for PANO HARBOUR; Lek Hang Group for Hotel Central Macau; Lofter Group Limited for 1 Ki Lung Street; and New Orient Group for San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building).The Philippines emerged as the most awarded market with 12 accolades. Federal Land, Inc. stood out as Best Luxury Developer (Asia), accompanied by a win for Riverpark, while Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. gained the Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia) title. Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates was honoured as Best Industrial Developer (Asia), supported by a win for LIMA Estate.Adding to the Philippines’ impressive tally were titles for RLC Residences, winning for The Residences at The Westin Manila; Robinsons Offices for GBF Center 1; and work.able for work.able Robinsons Summit Center. Alveo Land won for Viento at Cerca while Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation won for MITSUKOSHI BGC.PropertyGuru Icon Award was presented to Henry T. Sy, Jr., non-executive director and chairman of the board at SM Prime HoldingsThe Estate Makati—a collaboration between SM Development Corporation (SMDC) and Federal Land—received two titles. This year’s PropertyGuru Icon Award was presented to Henry T. Sy, Jr., non-executive director and chairman of the board at SM Prime Holdings, by the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru, the official magazine of the Awards.A wide array of companies from Malaysia triumphed with 11 wins. They included Bangsar Heights Pavilion, winning for Quayside JBCC; Berinda Group for Ponderosa Callista; City Motors Group for Alfa Bangsar; Eupe Corporation Berhad for Helix2 @ PJ South; Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd for Iconia Garden Residence; Iskandar Investment Berhad for Medini Innopolis; JLand Group Sdn Bhd for Sanubari @ Bandar Dato Onn; Malton Berhad for The Park 2 Pavilion Bukit Jalil; Sime Darby Property Berhad for Serenia Industrial Park; Tropicana Corporation Berhad for Avisa Residences, Tropicana Alam; and Triterra Sdn Bhd for The MET Corporate Towers.Indonesia celebrated eight wins, led by Paramount Land, winner of the Best Township Developer (Asia) title. Sinar Mas Land garnered multiple titles for BSD City and Biomedical Campus, as well as its joint ventures: Greenland International Industrial Center (GIIC) at Kota Deltamas by JV Sinar Mas Land & Sojitz Corporation and Navapark by PT. Bumi Parama Wisesa, Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land J/V.Other victorious developers from Indonesia were DM Projects Group, winning for Salty Jim Villa; PT Adhi Commuter Properti Tbk. for LRT City Cibubur; and Summarecon Group for Flora at Summarecon BandungSingapore continued its winning streak with eight wins. UOL Group Limited was recognised as both Best Sustainable Developer (Asia) and Best Hospitality Developer (Asia), with Meyer Blue winning an award for both UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited. Pan Pacific Orchard meanwhile yielded a win for both UOL Group Limited and Pan Pacific Hotels Group.Similarly, GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited jointly won for Lentor Mansion. TID Pte. Ltd. won Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia), alongside a win for Lentoria, while FRX Capital Private Limited was named Best Boutique Developer (Asia).Australia also garnered seven wins, three of which went to BLVD by OSK Property. Other champions included BHC Property, winning for Mercer; FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDM for Chatswood Garden; Golden Sedayu for Burswood Point; and Jean Yip Developments for Elements at Carousel.Thailand earned four titles, with Sansiri Public Company Limited winning for BuGaan Pattanakarn and Narasiri Phahol-Watcharapol. AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited also represented the kingdom with a win for The City Rama5-Nakhon In while APAC Land won for APAC Tower.Also claiming four titles, Vietnam emerged victorious with Phu Long Real Estates Corporation named asBest Community Developer (Asia). Gamuda Land won two titles for Eaton Park while Ecopark scored a win for Ecovillage Saigon River.From Japan, Niseko Woodlands Limited won for Grand Tsuru Niseko while Yoichi Dreams was recognised for Kisin.Saudi Arabia debuted at the Grand Final with Oud Real-Estate Development Company winning Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia), following a series of wins during the inaugural PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Middle East).From Cambodia, LP Residences Co., Ltd. received a win for its Palm Springs project. By the Waters by Suryam Developers LLP meanwhile gained a recognition for India.Jeremy Williams, managing director for Marketplaces at PropertyGuru Group, said: "PropertyGuru’s commitment to a sustainable future in Asia is truly reflected in this year’s award winners. By raising benchmarks for resilience and sustainability, we power communities to live, work, and thrive in tomorrow’s cities. These accolades not only honour the efforts of developers and design practices but also inspire innovation that benefits property seekers, agents, and investors alike. As we celebrate the 19th edition of the Grand Final, we look forward to a wave of progress creating what’s next for the region’s built environment."Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “The 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series included many first-time accolades. We celebrated the strengths of emerging and established property markets, expanding to new regions and revisiting the region’s leading real estate destinations. We also honoured individuals—industry legends and rising stars poised to change the game. Through the People’s Choice Awards, we engaged with property buyers, giving them a platform to support developers who share their aspirations and values. We also recognised excellence in ESG, supporting those making our industry more sustainable for future generations of property seekers. It’s an honour to conclude this series by celebrating companies across a wide variety of real estate sectors and distinguishing multiple types of projects throughout Asia Pacific, a region that is becoming home to the cities of tomorrow.”Thien Duong, chairperson of the Grand Final, said: “This year’s winners across Asia Pacific have impressed the judges with their sustainable, functional masterplans and designs, spanning everything from expansive townships to livable homes and dynamic commercial spaces. Excellence in property development is incessantly redefined across the region, and we’re happy to contribute to this ongoing evolution. Congratulations to the Gold Standard bearers of real estate across Asia Pacific.”An independent panel of head judges from participating markets in the Awards selected the winners: Thien Duong, general director, GroupGSA Vietnam (Vietnam); Ajai A Kapoor, CEO, 360 degrees – Real Estate Services (India); Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc. (Philippines); Eddie Guillemette, CEO, Midori no Ki (Japan); Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, president, Malaysian Institute of Architects: 2020-2022 (Malaysia); Ivan Lam, executive director, international business, Charter Keck Cramer (Australia); Ken Ip, chairman, Asia MarTech Society (Mainland China); Kristin Thorsteins, co-founder & managing partner, Portman Investment Pte Ltd (Singapore); Dr. Nirmal De Silva, director and CEO, Paramount Realty (Sri Lanka); Paul Tse, president, board of directors, Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers (China – Hong Kong and Macau); Sorn Seap, president, Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association (Cambodia); Suphin Mechuchep, CEO, Sen X Group PCL (Thailand); and Vivin Harsanto, senior director and head of advisory, JLL Indonesia (Indonesia).HLB ensured the fairness, transparency, and credibility of the selection process under the supervision of Paul Ashburn of HLB International Real Estate Group. The global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers was recognised as the “2024 Network of the Year.”The 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final was a highlight of PropertyGuru Week, which also featured the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit; the debut of the Awards in the Middle East; and the latest editions of the Awards in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final is supported by gold sponsor V-ZUG Thailand; official portal partner PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners Bridges, BusinessWorld, d+a Magazine, Detik.com, Hot Magazine, Kiripost, Kompas.com, Luxury Society Asia, Manila Bulletin, Pattaya Trader, Prop2morrow, REm, SquareRooms, Tatler Asia Homes, The Philippine Star, and Think of Living; supporting partner REHDA Institute; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand FinalDEVELOPER AWARDS Best Developer (Asia)Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland China (WINNER)BHC Property – AustraliaHome Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri LankaNew World Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauRobinsons Land – PhilippinesSignature Global (India) Limited – IndiaSinar Mas Land – IndonesiaUOL Group Limited – SingaporeBest Luxury Developer (Asia)Federal Land, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER)Best Township Developer (Asia)Paramount Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia)Oud Real-Estate Development Company – Saudi Arabia (WINNER)Best Sustainable Developer (Asia)UOL Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)King Square Development Co., Ltd. – ThailandBest Industrial Developer (Asia)Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates – Philippines (WINNER)Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia)TID Pte. Ltd. – Singapore (WINNER)Best Hospitality Developer (Asia)UOL Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER) Best Community Developer (Asia)Phu Long Real Estates Corporation – Vietnam (WINNER)Best Boutique Developer (Asia)FRX Capital Private Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauBest Breakthrough Developer (Asia)Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER)DEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Mega Township Development (Asia)BSD City by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Township Development (Asia)Riverpark by Federal Land, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER)Koh Pich City by OCIC Group – CambodiaSummarecon Bogor by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaBest Mixed Use Development (Asia)Burswood Point by Golden Sedayu – Australia (WINNER)Gaysorn Village by Gaysorn Property Co., Ltd. – ThailandKingsQuare by King Square Development Co., Ltd. – ThailandShenzhen Huafa Snow World by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland ChinaBest Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Asia)The Estate Makati by SM Development Corp. and Federal Land – Philippines (WINNER)Jianfa Zichen by Jianfa Fangdichan Jituan – Mainland ChinaBest Luxury Condo Development (Asia)Meyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)R&F Princess Cove Phase 2 - Seine Region by R&F Development Sdn Bhd. – MalaysiaThe Seasons Residences by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation – PhilippinesWaterdale Residencies, bordering Colombo 7 by Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri LankaBest High End Condo Development (Asia)Viento at Cerca by Alveo Land – Philippines (WINNER)Cerule at Solinea by Alveo Land – PhilippinesXi'an Huafa Lijun ‧Center Glorous by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland ChinaBest Condo Development (Asia)The Estate Makati by SM Development Corp. and Federal Land – Philippines (WINNER)BLVD by OSK Property – AustraliaLentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – SingaporeThe Pavilia Forest by Joint Venture by New World Development Company Limited & Far East Consortium International Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauBest Mid End Condo Development (Asia)Helix2 @ PJ South by Eupe Corporation Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Aspen Peak by Rumapadu by Harmas Land & Integrasi Transit Jakarta (ITJ) – IndonesiaBest Completed Condo Development (Asia)The Park 2 Pavilion Bukit Jalil by Malton Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Luxury Waterfront Condo Development (Asia)PANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)Meyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – SingaporeBest Waterfront Condo Development (Asia)Eaton Park by Gamuda Land – Vietnam (WINNER)Oceana Beach Resort Apartments & Villas - Wadduwa by Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri LankaThe Residences at Terrazas de Punta Fuego by Landco Pacific Corporation – PhilippinesBest Connectivity Condo Development (Asia)1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)Best TOD Condo Development (Asia)LRT City Cibubur by PT Adhi Commuter Properti Tbk. – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Investment Condo Development (Asia)Elements at Carousel by Jean Yip Developments – Australia (WINNER)Best Lifestyle Condo Development (Asia)The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – Philippines (WINNER)Best Eco Friendly Condo Development (Asia)Alfa Bangsar by City Motors Group – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Ultra Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia)BuGaan Pattanakarn by Sansiri Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER)Best Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Narasiri Phahol-Watcharapol by Sansiri Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER)Best Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Grand Tsuru Niseko by Niseko Woodlands Limited – Japan (WINNER)Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – JapanMount Rosie Signature Collection by FRX Capital Private Limited – SingaporeBest Mid End Housing / Landed Development (Asia)The City Rama5-Nakhon In by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER)Leonora at Summarecon Serpong by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaBest Affordable Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Avisa Residences, Tropicana Alam by Tropicana Corporation Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Britania Bekasi by PT. Mekar Agung Sejahtera – IndonesiaSpring Residence at Spring City, Sentul City by PT Sentul City Tbk – Indonesia Villa Natura by Eupe Corporation Berhad – MalaysiaBest Completed Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Flora at Summarecon Bandung by Summarecon Group – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Waterfront Housing / Landed Development (Asia)By the Waters by Suryam Developers LLP – India (WINNER)Best Investment Housing Development (Asia)Iconia Garden Residence by Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Branded Residential Development (Asia)Quayside JBCC by Bangsar Heights Pavilion – Malaysia (WINNER)The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – PhilippinesBest Luxury Townhouse Development (Asia)Mercer by BHC Property – Australia (WINNER)Best Townhouse Development (Asia)Chatswood Garden by FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDM – Australia (WINNER)Best Smart Home Development (Asia)Sanubari @ Bandar Dato Onn by JLand Group Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Integrated Work From Home Development (Asia)BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER)Best Wellness Residential Development (Asia)BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER)The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – PhilippinesBest Heritage Development (Asia)Hotel Central Macau by Lek Hang Group – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building) by New Orient Group – China – Hong Kong and MacauBest Mega Scale Industrial Development (Asia)Greenland International Industrial Center (GIIC) at Kota Deltamas by JV Sinar Mas Land & Sojitz Corporation – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Industrial Development (Asia)Serenia Industrial Park by Sime Darby Property Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Light Industry & Science Park IV by Science Park of the Philippines. Inc. – PhilippinesBest Green Industrial Development (Asia)LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates – Philippines (WINNER)Best Office Development (Asia)The MET Corporate Towers by Triterra Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)83 King Lam Street by New World Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauCybergate Iloilo Tower 3 by Robinsons Offices – PhilippinesFourE-com Center by SM Offices by SM Prime – PhilippinesJLC by Hongkong Land – Mainland ChinaOriental Square by OSI by Orient Success International Investment Joint Stock Company (OSI Holdings) – Vietnam Best Retail Development (Asia)MixC Changchun by Lead8 – Mainland China (WINNER)23 Paskal Shopping Center by PT Indonesian Paradise Property Tbk and Subsidiaries – Indonesia Best Smart Building Development (Asia)Biomedical Campus by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Green Development (Asia)Navapark by PT. Bumi Parama Wisesa, Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land J/V – Indonesia (WINNER)KingsQuare Residence by King Square Development Co., Ltd. – ThailandSignature Global Titanium SPR by Signature Global (India) Limited – IndiaBest Nature Integrated Development (Asia)Lentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – JapanThe Morizen at Summarecon Mutiara Makassar by Summarecon Group & Sumitomo Forestry – Indonesia DESIGN AWARDSBest Mega Township Masterplan Design (Asia)Medini Innopolis by Iskandar Investment Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Riverpark by Federal Land, Inc. – PhilippinesBest Township Masterplan Design (Asia)Ecovillage Saigon River by Ecopark – Vietnam (WINNER)Paramount Petals by Paramount Land – IndonesiaBest Mixed Use Architectural Design (Asia)K11 Shanghai, Huaihai Middle Road by Lead8 – Mainland China (WINNER)Quayside JBCC by Bangsar Heights Pavilion – Malaysia Best Condo Architectural Design (Asia)Lentoria by TID Pte. Ltd. – Singapore (WINNER)1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauLucky No. 16 by GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. – Mainland ChinaMeyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – SingaporePANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauThe Hillshore by FRX Capital Private Limited – SingaporeThe Spinnaker by Landco Pacific Corporation – PhilippinesBest Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia)Ponderosa Callista by Berinda Group – Malaysia (WINNER)The Links Golf Villas by PT. New Kuta Golf And Ocean View – IndonesiaThe Palazzo Pinklao-Borom by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – ThailandVong Residence by V.I Land Investment Co., Ltd. – Cambodia Best Resort Housing Architectural Design (Asia)Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – Japan (WINNER)Best Office Architectural Design (Asia)APAC Tower by APAC Land – Thailand (WINNER)GBF Center 1 by Robinsons Offices – PhilippinesJuli Road No.1 by GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. – Mainland ChinaTHE CENDAS by S E A Holdings Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauBest Retail Architectural Design (Asia)MITSUKOSHI BGC by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation – Philippines (WINNER) Best Condo Interior Design (Asia)BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER) 2C Boundary Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauCasa Rivera by HWCD Design – Mainland ChinaCentury of Cultural Collection by HWCD Design – Mainland China Best Housing / Landed Interior Design (Asia)Salty Jim Villa by DM Projects Group – Indonesia (WINNER)Regalità by Da Vinci Land – SingaporeBest Suburban Housing / Landed Interior Design (Asia)Palm Springs by LP Residences Co., Ltd – Cambodia (WINNER)Best Heritage Interior Design (Asia)San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building) by New Orient Group – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER) Best Mega Scale Office Interior Design (Asia)ALIBABA BEIJING CHAOYANG SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PARK by Jiang & Associates Creative Design – Mainland China (WINNER) Best Office Interior Design (Asia)GBF Center 1 by Robinsons Offices – Philippines (WINNER) Best Co Working Space (Asia)work.able Robinsons Summit Center by work.able – Philippines (WINNER)Best Retail Interior Design (Asia)SKP Chengdu by Sybarite – Mainland China (WINNER)Best Hospitality Interior Design (Asia)Pan Pacific Orchard by UOL Group Limited and Pan Pacific Hotels Group – Singapore (WINNER)Best Condo Landscape Design (Asia)Eaton Park by Gamuda Land – Vietnam (WINNER) 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauLentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – SingaporeMeyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore PUBLISHER’S CHOICEPropertyGuru Icon AwardHenry T. Sy, Jr., Non-Executive Director/Chairman of the Board, SM Prime Holdings Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SM Development Corporation (WINNER)About PropertyGuru’s Asia Property AwardsPropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2024, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. 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Millions to join “World Meditates with Gurudev” on December 21, 9:30 AM EST / 2:30 GMT / 10:30 PM SGTArt of Living Foundation (AOLF) Singapore to host a series of special programmes for collective meditation in celebration of World Meditation DaySINGAPORE, Dec 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - With the UN General Assembly (UNGA) declaring December 21 as the World Meditation Day, renowned mental wellbeing expert and global peace ambassador Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, will guide a live World Meditation on Saturday, December 21. This historic event establishes an annual global celebration of meditation, recognising its transformative benefits for mental and physical health, as well as its power to foster peace and unity.The commemorative event at the United Nations will feature a keynote address by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. This momentous occasion, themed “Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony,” would mark the First World Meditation Day.“The recognition of meditation by the United Nations is a profound step forward," said Gurudev. "Meditation nurtures the soul, calms the mind, and offers a solution to modern challenges.” He added.Key Highlights:Keynote Address by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in the United Nations: Renowned for his pioneering efforts in stress relief and conflict resolution, Gurudev will address global dignitaries, including senior UN leaders, diplomats, and international representatives, underscoring meditation’s critical role in fostering peace and unity.Global Livestream Event: On December 21, Gurudev will host a worldwide livestream, uniting millions in meditation to mark the Winter Solstice—an auspicious time for reflection and renewal.What: “World Meditates with Gurudev”When: Sat, December 21, 2024 at 9:30am EST / 2:30pm GMT / 10:30pm SGTWhere: aolf.me/world-meditation-dayWhy World Meditation Day MattersThe unanimous adoption of World Meditation Day by the UN General Assembly is a bold acknowledgment of meditation’s capacity to address the challenges of modern life—from rising stress and violence to the erosion of trust and connection in society. Gurudev, who has dedicated 43 years to spreading the benefits of meditation across 180 countries, believes it is the most effective tool to cultivate mental clarity, emotional resilience, and societal harmony.From geopolitical conflicts to personal crises, the practice of meditation offers a universal solution that transcends boundaries of nationality, culture, and belief. By integrating inner peace with outer action, meditation becomes a cornerstone for global peace-building efforts.Singapore Events:The milestone event comes as the Art of Living Foundation (AOLF) continues its impactful work in mental wellbeing and community engagement. Recently, Art of Living Singapore achieved a Singapore National Record for the largest mass yogic breathing exercise at the SafePod Recharge event and has been a key partner in Queenstown’s Safe Pod Recharge initiative, promoting holistic community wellbeing. The Foundation’s decades of evidence-based mental health programmes, including the renowned Sudarshan Kriya technique, have touched over 500 million lives worldwide, reaffirming its commitment to fostering peace and well-being globally.In honour of the historic UN World Meditation Day event, Art of Living Singapore is hosting a series of special programmes to unite communities in collective meditation and celebration.On Thursday, 19th December, meditation enthusiasts can visit the Art of Living Centre at 433 Race Course Road, Singapore 218679, for an evening of heartwarming music, meditation, and vibrant community spirit. The programme begins with Satsang at 7:00 PM, followed by Meditation at 7:40 PM.On Saturday, 21st December, there are two exciting events to participate in.An on-site meditation session at the Art of Living Centre at 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM; registration can be done at https://www.artofliving.sg/booking-calendar/world-meditation-day-special Meditation enthusiasts can be part of a global audience as the Art of Living community comes together to meditate live with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar from the United Nations Headquarters. Registration can be done here: https://www.artofliving.sg/world-meditates-with-gurudevAbout Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi ShankarGurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a global humanitarian, spiritual leader, and peace envoy. He has helped millions of people worldwide find peace and resilience in the face of adversity, learning not only how to excel in their own lives, but also how to become powerful agents for social change.Gurudev is a keynote speaker at global forums including United Nations, UNESCO and World Economic Forum. At the European Parliament Think Tank conference in June 2023, he emphasised the urgency for governments to address global mental health issues, “Mental health is one of the greatest challenges the world is facing today. Whether it is in developing or developed countries, in war or peace zones, it is an issue that affects the entire world”. Referencing the World Health Organisation’s World Health Report 2022 findings of “one in every three individuals in the world suffering from anxiety and depression”, he highlighted mental health and loneliness as the “silent epidemics”.Gurudev has created trauma-relief and meditation programmes for at-risk youth, war veterans, prisoners and survivors of disaster. He has also created numerous educational and self-development programmes and tools that facilitate the elimination of stress and foster deep and profound inner peace, happiness and well-being for individuals.Standing for the Gandhian principles of non-violence, Gurudev has mediated and progressed negotiations for peace in conflict-stricken areas such as Sri Lanka, Iraq, Venezuela, and Colombia, where he is credited for playing a central role in ending the violent 52-year conflict between FARC and the Colombian government. He has received 57 governmental awards, including highest civilian awards from several nations. Twenty-seven universities have awarded him with honorary doctorates for his peace-keeping and humanitarian efforts.About Art of Living FoundationOperating in 180 countries, The Art of Living Foundation (AOLF) is a non-profit, educational and humanitarian organization founded in 1981 by the renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. All of AOLF’s programmes are inspired by Gurudev’s philosophy of creating world peace through a stress-free and violence-free society. AOLF has touched over 800 million lives through numerous educational and self-development programmes and tools that facilitate the elimination of stress and foster deep and profound inner peace, happiness and well-being for individuals.Media contact:ShrutiBloomingdale Public Relationsshruti@bloomingdalepr.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由香港大公文匯傳媒集團聯合香港中國企業協會、香港中國金融協會、香港中資證券業協會、香港公司治理公會主辦的第十四屆香港國際金融論壇暨中國證券「金紫荊獎」頒獎典禮12月19日在香港會議展覽中心舉行。汽車之家（股票代碼：02518）憑藉卓越的經營表現和完善的公司治理，摘得2024中國證券「金紫荊獎」「最具投資價值上市公司」大獎。汽車之家近年來持續保持穩定的盈利能力，2023年全年總營收達到71.84億元人民幣，同比增長3.5%；在線營銷及其他業務在全年營收中的占比提升至30.6%，顯示出汽車之家在數字化轉型和多元化業務拓展方面取得了顯著成效。公司2023年經調整淨利潤為21.6億元人民幣，歸母淨利潤（US-GAAP美國通用會計準則）為18.80億人民幣，同比增長4.03%。今年9月，汽車之家宣佈在未來12個月內回購價值高達2億美元的股票，包括其美國存托股（ADS），以期為股東帶來更好的回報。打通「線上+線下」全鏈路深耕汽車消費市場汽車之家堅持「以用戶為初心」，致力於為消費者提供一站式的看車、買車、用車、換車服務。在歷經媒體化、平臺化、智能化的轉型後，汽車之家攜手中國平安及各類合作夥伴，構建起線上與線下相結合的一站式服務生態，為消費者提供省心、省時、又省錢的便捷汽車消費服務體驗，幫助商業合作夥伴提升成交轉化。2024年，國家提出汽車「以舊換新」政策，汽車之家充分發揮平臺優勢，通過開設以舊換新專題頻道，宣傳相關政策，有效激發了汽車市場的消費潛力。同時，汽車之家還利用線上+線下相結合的方式，切實助力汽車以舊換新政策的落地實施，促進中國汽車消費市場的健康發展。聚焦線上，汽車之家打造了原創、創作者以及論壇車主內容生態組合拳，全方位服務用戶選、買、玩。同時汽車之家在站外橫向佈局7大新媒體平臺，賬號矩陣全網粉絲量超6000萬，全域新媒體渠道覆蓋，讓優質內容聲量多點觸達服務用戶。發力線下，為響應國家「以舊換新」政策，汽車之家攜手平安產險和全聯車商，政企聯動發起「百城煥新」系列活動，通過融合汽車之家平臺優勢、平安產險線上資源與線下服務團隊優勢，將產品與服務滲透到三四線城市，彙聚核心商圈打造「看、買、用、換」一站式便捷購車盛會，聚焦下沉市場創造交易場景，助力「以舊換新」及新能源下鄉政策落地。同時，汽車之家的新零售模式全新升級，「衛星計劃」全面落地。「衛星計劃」以汽車之家空間站為關鍵節點，輻射周邊二級銷售網點，通過空間站與衛星店的配合形成緊密的協作網絡，實現資源共享與優勢互補，打通更接近下沉市場的「最後一公里」。AI提供數字化營銷解決方案 智能評測滿足用戶選車需求汽車之家積極利用AI技術建設賦能多業務場景的AIGC類應用，覆蓋多模態內容智能生成、多場景話術生成、經營管家業務分析與答疑、金牌銷售顧問等場景，提升數字化產品效率，促成高質購車用戶沉澱，為汽車廠商和經銷商提供數字化營銷解決方案，幫助合作夥伴降本增效。隨著新能源汽車市場的快速發展，汽車之家積極佈局新能源汽車領域，為用戶提供新能源汽車的資訊、評測和選購服務，特別是全國首創了新零售模式，助力新能源汽車品牌營銷。同時，汽車之家還加大了對二手車市場的投入，通過加速整合之家、天天拍車及平安集團「三合一」的優勢資源，大力推進二手車一站式全鏈路的交易服務平臺建設，提供線上+線下賣車服務閉環，以及真實車源+車史檔案+車況保障為基礎的誠信車服務，創造透明、可信任的二手車消費環境，促進了二手車市場的健康發展。在今年8月底舉行的2024汽車之家內容大會上，汽車之家發佈AH+內容品牌及原創內容矩陣、真場景智能評測（AH-IT）、場景化圖庫，旨在還原用戶真實場景，全面覆蓋用車全場景，為用戶提供全新的內容及產品體驗。圍繞用戶看車、選車、用車需求，打造汽車之家 AH + 內容品牌及原創內容矩陣，以「更直接、更專業、更熱情、更開放」的理念深度還原真實用車場景。直播欄目中的《首發首測》《新車直擊》以直播形式快速傳遞真實有用的新車信息；評測欄目裡的《實測季》《突破計劃》《事故檢查官》通過專業評測解決用戶全生命週期用車痛點；實力玩車欄目《超級體驗》讓用戶感受車輛的情緒價值；文化欄目《一鏡汽車史》《崛起之路》深挖品牌歷史和故事。目前，汽車之家 AH + 內容品牌的13檔欄目已經上線多檔，未來將持續更新。目前，智能化的用車體驗已經成為消費者買車、用車、換車的核心訴求，汽車之家還發佈了真場景智能評測（AH-IT），圍繞用戶對於智能定制打造「六維一體」的場景化評測體系，從智能硬件、智能安全、智能座艙、智能駕駛-城市、智能駕駛-高速和智能泊車六個大維度進行測試。汽車行業正在急劇轉型變革時期的當下，作為國內領先的一站式汽車消費服務平臺，展望未來，汽車之家始終以用戶為中心，通過深化數據分析及精准消費洞察，不斷推進技術革新，發揮在專業內容、工具、服務及數據四大方向能力及優勢積累，攜手行業夥伴共創共建，推動汽車行業生態持續向前；同時汽車之家融合平安好車主生態，擴展交易場景，進一步完善「線上+線下」生態戰略升級，全鏈路深耕，挖掘置換市場及下沉市場購買力，為消費者提供「省心、省時、省錢」的便捷汽車消費服務體驗，助力汽車產業高質量發展。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由香港大公文匯傳媒集團聯合香港中國企業協會、香港中國金融協會、香港中資證券業協會、香港公司治理公會主辦的第十四屆香港國際金融論壇暨中國證券「金紫荊獎」頒獎典禮12月19日在香港會議展覽中心舉行。中國電力國際發展有限公司（以下簡稱「中國電力」或「公司」）憑藉卓越的經營表現和完善的公司治理，榮獲2024中國證券金紫荊獎「卓越高質量發展上市公司」、「卓越投資者關係管理上市公司」兩項大獎，這一榮譽不僅是對公司過去一年高質量發展的肯定，更是對公司「世界一流綠色低碳能源供應商」的企業願景的高度認可。對中國電力來說，2024年是具有特殊意義的年份。20年前，中國電力以三座煤電廠的資產在香港聯交所上市，搭上中國經濟發展快車。經過20年的奮鬥，公司資產從3個省份擴展到除臺灣以外全國各地，資產結構從100%煤電發展到水火風光等多種能源。清潔能源裝機占比達到77.71%中國電力堅持「存量提質、增量做優、蓄勢未來」的主基調，全力推進高質量轉型發展，保障能源電力安全，培育新質生產力，努力向成為「世界一流清潔能源供應商」的戰略目標邁進。截至2024年6月底，裝機容量較20年前增長20倍、總資產增長35倍、收入增長17倍，清潔能源占比達77.71%，在社會各界的影響力顯著擴大。當前，國內電力行業發展面臨更多機遇和挑戰，新能源消納和市場化電價持續承壓，發電側和電網側改革發展不匹配等，都是亟待解決的課題。2023年國內新能源發電量占比已突破15%這個關鍵點，電力改革和新型電力系統建設處於關鍵破局階段，電力行業的高質量發展站在新的起點。中國電力在2024年逆勢而上，用半年時間就實現了去年全年利潤，並實現了資產和經營質量的三個顯著改善：一是資產結構更清潔，清潔能源裝機占比達到77%，同比提升了11個百分點，清潔能源收入占比首次超過60%，新戰略發展目標實現突破；二是盈利結構更均衡，水、火、風、光各板塊全面實現盈利，分別占比15%、22%、39%和23%；三是盈利質量更高，現金流進一步提升，經營性淨現金流同比增長67%。業績發展呈現四大亮點今年以來，中國電力業績發展呈現四大亮點。一是存量提質效果顯著，經營效益持續提升。上半年，中國電力深入研判煤價走勢，靈活調整市場煤和進口煤採購策略，上半年綜合標煤單價899.9元/噸，同比下降8.3%，節約燃料成本5.5億元。煤電容量電費獲取率約為97%，煤電度電盈利處於業內領先水平。優化水資源利用，上半年水電發電量108億千瓦時，同比增長90%。積極推進綠電、綠證交易，變現環境屬性價值合計2.66億元。順利發行全國首單CCER碳減排量掛鉤債券，發行利率創市場新低。二是公司切實推動高質量發展，堅持「有質有量、有進有退、有所為有所不為」。確保效益優先，發展方向側重大基地、海上風電、陸上風電、多能互補一體化等新能源項目，加速推動已鎖定消納主體的新能源項目。充分研判區域政策動態和電價趨勢，保證項目風險可控、收益可期。孟加拉科克斯巴紮爾風電項目三是主動扛起電力央企責任擔當，積極攻關新型電力系統「卡脖子」問題，推進戰略性新興產業發展。儲能大數據人工智能系統應用範圍進一步擴大，完成全球首創浸沒式直冷工商儲系統樣機製造，杜絕電池自燃隱患。積極佈局地熱能安全高效應用，上半年落地項目供能面積達19萬平方米，順利完成北京市房山區生態環境局辦公樓地熱供能改造。積極推進交通強國試點任務，旗下聯營公司啟源芯動力上半年交付運營換電重卡及工程機械4981台、建成充換電站183座，換電站新產品全面實現無人化。四是加大上市公司市值和ESG管理。中國電力成功引入戰略投資者長期持股，促進市場價值發掘。高效推進國務院國資委「提高央企控股上市公司質量三年行動」，緊密跟進投資者態度和建議，將市值表現作為各項決策的重要參考。各項措施形成合力，推動上半年股價上漲超過40%。公司對標香港聯交所新規及全球最佳實踐，以加入聯合國全球契約組織（UNGC）為契機，積極推進ESG管理工作，成功入選「中國ESG上市公司先鋒100（2024）」和「中央企業上市公司ESG先鋒100指數（2024）」榜單，並在中誠信綠金國際ESG評級中獲得行業內最高評級。山西省芮城縣莊上村項目「中國零碳村鎮示範村」展望未來，中國電力表示，公司堅信通過持續努力和創新，中國的能源體系將變得更加清潔、高效及可持續發展，為全球能源轉型樹立榜樣，並為實現碳中和目標奠定堅實基礎。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由香港大公文匯傳媒集團聯合香港中國企業協會、香港中國金融協會、香港中資證券業協會、香港公司治理公會主辦的第十四屆香港國際金融論壇暨中國證券「金紫荊獎」頒獎典禮12月19日在香港會議展覽中心舉行。利亞德光電股份有限公司（股票代碼：300296）（以下簡稱「利亞德」或「公司」）憑藉卓越的經營表現和完善的公司治理，摘得2024中國證券金紫荊獎「卓越上市公司」大獎。利亞德是全球視效科技領創者，公司成立於1995年，是國內首家推出全彩LED顯示產品的企業、全球首家自主研發出小間距產品的企業，也是全球首家量產Micro LED顯示產品的企業，技術引領一直是公司帶動LED顯示行業發展的驅動力。全球領先技術促行業高質量發展憑藉優秀的經營業績以及科技創新領域取得的成就，利亞德先後被授予：國家技術創新示範企業、中國電子信息百強企業（北京十強）、中國軟件與信息服務百強企業、國家文化和科技融合示範基地、博士後科研工作站、工信部製造業單項冠軍產品、國家首批「十大虛擬現實製作技術應用示範單位」等多項榮譽。2024年，利亞德參編的6項國家標準、8項團體標準、4本行業白皮書成功發佈。從團體標準到行業標準，再到國家標準，無數利亞德人孜孜不倦，帶領行業建立「中國標準」，促進行業高質量創新發展。從技術創新的前沿探索，到行業標準的深度參與，利亞德不僅展現了在顯示行業的深厚積累，更以實際行動引領着整個新型顯示產業向更高質量、更寬領域邁進。利亞德以 LED 顯示為核心，憑藉全球領先的技術、豐富的產品、優質的服務，凸顯強大的「利亞德」 品牌價值。自上市以來，公司將創新驅動發展戰略貫穿企業發展始終，秉承「吃着碗裏的-看着鍋裏的-種在地裏」研發策略，在技術和產品上，保持行業領先地位。從 1998 年自主研發出國內第一塊 LED 全彩顯示產品，到 2010 年原創並命名 LED 小間距技術，再到 2020 年率先推進 Micro LED 技術和產品落地，利亞德始終以創新技術突破應用邊界，三次技術創新推動了全球 LED 顯示產業的快速高質量發展。今年的11月20日，利亞德第一期全製程自主研發的新一代高階MIP產線(Micro LED封裝技術)在無錫利晶工廠正式落地投產。預計第一期高階MIP產能可達1200KK/月，二期產能將擴至2400KK/月。利亞德致力「讓世界看見」利亞德董事長李軍表示，「利亞德，讓世界看見」的品牌理念不僅僅是希望全球用戶通過我們提供的產品及服務得到卓越的視覺體驗，更體現了利亞德作為行業龍頭的責任和擔當。今年以來，利亞德繼續在顯示應用市場擴展優勢。公司一直致力於擴大 LED 顯示產品應用市場的開拓。多年來，通過佈局文旅夜遊，帶動顯示產品在城市文旅和景觀亮化市場的應用，激發各地特色文旅釋放消費「新」熱潮；其次，超前佈局 AI 與空間計算產業，成功賦能《黑神話：悟空》遊戲製作等知名項目，同步進行動捕技術與 LED 顯示的結合拓展 ，帶動 LED 顯示在新科技領域的應用；同時，通過較強的市場敏感度，提前佈局 LED 會議一體機、影院、高端家庭影院等多個潛在市場。在產業鏈整合優勢上，利亞德自 Micro LED 技術量產便開始佈局產業鏈，已經與富采控股共同整合了晶片-封裝-應用的健全產業鏈。同時，通過股權投資及技術合作的方式，健全產業鏈上的必備輔助產品，如電源、視頻處理器、控制系統、Asic 驅動晶片等。加強海外市場佈局力度今年5 月 24 日，國家發展改革委等六部門印發《推動文化和旅遊領域設備更新實施方案》，該方案中明確提出舞臺顯示設備更新、影院 LED 屏放映系統更新以及 4K 超高清設備建設等行動，將會直接拉動LED 顯示屏市場的需求。隨着觀眾對於高端視聽影音體驗需求的不斷增加及國家政策支持下，LED電影屏市場將進一步得到發展，從落地速度、品牌合作、多方推進品牌營銷等舉措明顯可見。從行家說《LED 顯示產業季度分析報告》分析來看，今年上半年，國內整體市場需求仍然低迷，供過於求，市場競爭激烈，多數 LED 顯示屏企業加強了對海外市場的佈局力度，引導 LED 顯示產能出海。上半年，亞非拉市場需求仍持續增長，歐美市場需求較為穩定。由於市場環境帶來的激烈競爭，未來資源將進一步向頭部企業聚集，利亞德有望在行業整合中獲取更大的市場份額。目前，公司的Micro LED 無論是 MIP 結構還是 COB 結構，需求持續提升。利亞德方面透露，公司採用國內直銷、海外渠道的方式完善佈局全球市場，可分別滿足高端、中端及下沉市場的需求，同時還佈局了租賃和電子商務的銷售模式，並不斷提升服務模式。未來，利亞德將繼續秉持「創新驅動發展」理念，不斷突破技術壁壘，深化標準制定，推動新型顯示技術邁向更加輝煌的明天。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由香港大公文匯傳媒集團聯合香港中國企業協會、香港中國金融協會、香港中資證券業協會、香港公司治理公會主辦的第十四屆香港國際金融論壇暨中國證券「金紫荊獎」頒獎典禮12月19日在香港會議展覽中心舉行。憑藉卓越的經營表現和完善的公司治理，華電國際電力股份有限公司（以下簡稱「華電國際」或公司）摘得2024中國證券「金紫荊獎」「卓越上市公司」與「卓越投資者關係管理上市公司」兩項大獎。今年以來，華電國際貫徹落實股東大會、董事會的各項決議，以「上市公司質量提升年」活動為抓手，着力增強企業高質量發展能力和創新協同服務保障能力，不斷提高公司品牌形象和市場美譽度，安全環保、高質量發展、提質增效、市值管理和公司治理等各方面工作不斷取得新成效。前三季利潤與淨利潤同比雙位數增長生產經營方面，截至三季度末，公司控股裝機容量為5,881.53萬千瓦，資產總額為2,218.31億元；營業收入為848.11億元，利潤總額為73.44億元，同比增加29.92%；歸母淨利潤為51.56億元，同比增長14.63%；剔除一次性因素歸母淨利潤為53.09億元，同比增長18.02%；資產負債率為61.74%，較年初低0.88個百分點。公司前三季度累計完成發電量1,684.59億千瓦時，其中煤機發電量1,459.60億千瓦時，燃機發電量158.96億千瓦時，水電發電量65.98億千瓦時；完成上網電量1,577.21億千瓦時；三季度發電量完成671.60億千瓦時，同比增長3.13%，累計發電量降幅收窄。多年來，華電國際高度重視對投資者的合理投資回報，兼顧全體股東整體利益、公司長遠利益及合理資金需求的原則，積極響應監管倡議和投資者期待。2023年度，公司結合當年經營業績，保持了較高的分紅水平，完成現金紅利0.15元/股的分派；同時，公司積極響應鼓勵一年多次分紅的政策導向，通過了2024年中期現金分紅方案，派發現金紅利0.08元/股，於10月內完成實施。收購多個能源標的 提升電力領域市場競爭力資本運作方面，公司於今年7月在上交所和香港聯交所同步披露了擬收購華電集團常規能源發電資產的交易公告。本次交易是公司積極響應中華人民共和國國務院、國資委、證監會關於提升上市公司質量號召，為提升上市公司持續經營能力所推出的方案。從裝機規模和佈局來看，本次華電國際擬收購的8個常規能源標的公司將顯著提高公司控股裝機規模，將進一步提升公司在電力領域的市場競爭力和品牌影響力。據瞭解，本次擬注入標的公司全部位於負荷需求旺盛的中東部地區，本次交易完成後，華電國際將實現在江蘇、上海、廣西區域零的突破，使得公司在國內的資產佈局更加完善和均衡。華電國際堅持高標準履行社會責任，自2016年起，公司按照香港聯交所及上海證券交易所有關《指引》要求，已連續八年披露獨立的ESG報告，向投資者介紹公司在社會責任方面作出的努力。2023年，公司榮獲首屆國新杯「ESG金牛獎百強」等多項社會責任獎，體現資本市場對公司在履行社會責任的高度認可，彰顯公司的國企擔當。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - AEON信貸財務（亞洲）有限公司（「AEON信貸財務」或「集團」；股份代號：00900）今日公佈截至二零二四年十一月三十日止九個月之業績（「二零二四/二五年度首九個月」或「報告期間」）。於報告期間，集團收入為1,304,600,000港元，較去年同期（「二零二三/二四年度首九個月」或「去年同期」）增加9.4%，營運溢利錄得648,400,000港元，較去年同期增長11.3%。集團利息收入於報告期內上升10.0%至1,105,500,000港元；與此同時，報告期內稅後溢利錄得275,300,000港元（去年同期：282,300,000港元），每股盈利65.74 港仙（去年同期：67.40 港仙）。鑒於市場復甦速度比預期慢，集團於報告期間採取更為審慎的策略，優先考慮推動銷售額及應收款項的穩定增長。該策略的重點是構建高品質的貸款組合，旨在實現收入、增長和韌性。集團於第三季度的行銷策略側重於有針對性的熱門促銷活動，以吸引客戶並推動本地和國際銷售增長。積極的營銷活動使集團二零二四/二五年度首九個月的整體銷售額與去年同期相比增長 9.2%。總貸款和應收款項餘額比二零二四年二月底增長了 5.7%。在推動業務穩定增長的同時，集團於二零二四年九月推出全新信用卡設計，體現集團對創新和可持續發展的承諾，為客戶提供更方便、更優質的付款體驗。新推出的信用卡包含日益普及的非接觸式支付和使用回收塑膠的功能，突顯了公司致力於將可持續發展實踐融入其營運中的決心。於技術發展方面，隨著信貸申請處理平台的升級，「AEON HK」手機應用程式（「手機應用程式」）已推出虛擬信用卡功能。該功能使客戶能夠在手機應用程式申請信用卡並在啟動后即可進行購買，無需等候時間和親臨分行辦理。展望未來，集團將優先通過海外和網上消費實現銷售和應收款項增長，同時完善信用評估和監控方法，以保持可持續發展的高質素貸款組合，並加快審批過程。市場推廣方面，集團將利用大規模促銷和有針對性的廣播渠道，提高市場滲透率並擴大市場份額，尤其是年輕消費群體。這些活動將包括遊戲化和獎勵計劃，以刺激消費者消費。全新和先進的移動支付產品和自助分行概念的推出將進一步提升客戶體驗，並保持競爭優勢。AEON信貸財務董事總經理魏愛國先生表示：「儘管香港經濟復甦動力有所放緩，我們很高興在二零二四/二五年度的首九個月，銷售額和應收款項實現了持續增長。我們一直致力於提供卓越的信用卡服務，以滿足不斷變化的客戶需求，並計劃通過提供創新和定製產品來擴大其客戶群。憑藉我們的應變能力、充裕的資金流動性、穩健的資產負債表及久經驗證的專業管理，集團有能力把握在不斷增長的消費金融市場所帶來的重要機遇，實現可持續增長，並為股東創造更大價值。」關於AEON信貸財務（亞洲）有限公司（股份代號：00900）AEON信貸財務（亞洲）有限公司為AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd.之附屬公司（東京證券交易所編號：8570）及AEON集團旗下公司，成立於1987年，並於1995年在香港聯合交易所有限公司主板上市。集團主要從事消費融資業務，包括於香港簽發信用卡及提供私人貸款融資、信用卡付款處理服務、保險代理及顧問業務，以及於中國內地從事小額融資業務。詳情請瀏覽公司網址：www.aeon.com.hk。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由香港大公文匯傳媒集團聯合香港中國企業協會、香港中國金融協會、香港中資證券業協會、香港公司治理公會主辦的第十四屆香港國際金融論壇暨中國證券「金紫荊獎」頒獎典禮12月19日在香港會議展覽中心舉行。中國電信股份有限公司（以下簡稱「中國電信」或「公司」）憑藉卓越的經營表現和完善的公司治理，摘得2024中國證券金紫荊獎「新中國成立75周年卓越企業貢獻獎」、「最具投資價值上市公司」兩大重磅獎項。中國電信是一家全球領先的大型綜合智能信息服務運營商，主營業務為提供固定、移動通信和衛星通信服務等基礎電信業務，以及互聯網接入服務、信息服務等增值電信業務及其他相關業務。公司發行的A股和H股分別在上海證券交易所和香港聯合交易所有限公司主板上市。瞄準「做世界級綜合信息服務提供商」戰略目標中國電信始終秉持「用戶至上，用心服務」的服務理念，以「做世界級綜合信息服務提供商」為戰略目標。公司堅定履行建設網絡強國和數字中國、維護網信安全責任，持續深入實施雲改數轉戰略，堅持基礎和產數業務雙輪驅動，發揮科技創新引領作用，全面深化改革開放，因地制宜加快發展新質生產力，高質量發展持續取得新成效。2024年前三季度，公司經營收入為人民幣3,947.18億元，較去年同期增長2.7%，其中服務收入為人民幣3,628.86億元，較去年同期增長3.8%。公司股東應占利潤為人民幣292.99億元，較去年同期增長8.1%。每股基本淨利潤為人民幣0.32元。EBITDA為人民幣1,110.23億元，較去年同期增長5.1%。近年來，雲計算、人工智能、大數據、量子信息等顛覆性技術和前沿技術不斷催生新業態、新產業、新模式。新一輪科技革命和產業變革深入發展，豐富的應用場景不斷滿足人民群眾對美好數字生活的嚮往，為行業和公司持續推進高質量發展帶來寶貴機遇。面對變革，公司緊抓發展機遇，完整、準確、全面貫徹新發展理念，持續深入實施雲改數轉戰略，加快推動數字信息基礎設施智能化、綠色化演進升級，加大高質量產品和服務供給，加速戰略新興業務規模拓展，着力打造「服務型、科技型、安全型」企業，進一步增強核心功能、提升核心競爭力，為推進中國式現代化貢獻電信力量。中國電信高質量發展持續向好、企業服務收入實現良好增長、盈利能力不斷增強的同時，股東回報也得以顯著提升，公司圓滿兌現回A股上市時對資本市場的各項承諾，與廣大股東攜手共繪發展藍圖、共享發展成果。公司2024年中期股息每股人民幣0.1671元（含稅），合計人民幣152.9億元。從2024年起，公司三年內以現金方式分配的利潤將逐步提升至當年股東應占利潤的75%以上，努力為股東創造更大價值。譜寫中國式現代化電信篇章 今年是新中國成立75周年，75年來，中國電信持續推進改革深化與開放合作，積極承擔社會責任，強化員工關懷，在提升企業競爭力的同時，為新中國現代化建設貢獻電信力量。中國電信堅定履行建設網絡強國和數字中國、維護網信安全責任，持續深入實施雲改數轉戰略，堅持基礎和產數業務雙輪驅動，發揮科技創新引領作用，全面深化改革開放，因地制宜加快發展新質生產力。公司深入實施國企改革深化提升行動，堅持以科技創新為核心，聚焦政企領域，持續深化系統性變革，完善促進「三型」企業發展的體制機制，連續三年獲評國務院國資委中央企業改革重點任務考核A級。中國電信積極踐行社會責任，包括圓滿完成神舟十八號載人飛船發射等多次重要活動的通信保障，在暴雨洪澇等自然災害中運用衛星通信、無人機高效助力防汛救災。以AI賦能鄉村振興，推進農業農村深度融合，形成數字鄉村信息化解決方案，彌合城鄉數字鴻溝。熱心社會公益，積極濟困助殘扶弱。依法保護員工權益，打造全方位員工關愛體系，持續健全制度保障，打造專業發展通道，努力實現員工與企業共同成長。展望未來，中國電信表示，公司正處於高質量發展的關鍵節點，將以回A三年為新起點，把握新機遇、擁抱新藍海，加快培育新動能新優勢，持續深入實施雲改數轉戰略，進一步全面深化改革，全面推進高質量發展，堅持以客戶為中心，打造更加優質高效、綠色安全的綜合智能信息產品和應用，不斷滿足用戶對美好數字生活的嚮往，強化企業科技創新主體地位，持續增強自主創新能力，加強關鍵核心技術攻關，加速科技成果轉化應用，以高水平安全保障企業發展行穩致遠，努力提升企業價值，積極回饋廣大股東，奮力譜寫中國式現代化電信篇章。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 在全球通信行業的激烈競爭中，中國聯合網絡通信（香港）股份有限公司（以下簡稱「中國聯通」）以其卓越的經營業績、前瞻性的國際視野、穩健的公司治理和堅實的投資者關係，贏得了國際投資者和投資機構的廣泛讚譽。12月19日，由香港大公文匯傳媒集團聯合香港中國企業協會、香港中國金融協會、香港中資證券業協會、香港公司治理公會主辦的第十四屆香港國際金融論壇暨中國證券「金紫荊獎」頒獎典禮在香港會議展覽中心舉行。中國聯通憑藉卓越的經營表現，榮獲2024中國證券「金紫荊獎」卓越上市公司」與「卓越上市公司CEO」兩項大獎，這不僅標誌著公司在全球通信領域的領先地位，也彰顯了其在國際市場中的卓越表現和投資價值。業績斐然：盈利連續8年雙位數增長2024年，中國聯通在複雜多變的全球經濟環境中，憑藉其強大的市場洞察力和卓越的經營策略，交出了一份令市場矚目的成績單。上半年，公司營業收入穩步增長，實現人民幣1,973億元，同比增長2.9%。實現服務收入人民幣1,757億元，同比提升2.7%。EBITDA達到人民幣550億元，同比增長2.7%，實現利潤總額人民幣169億元，同比增長10.4%，本公司權益持有者應佔盈利達到人民幣138億元，同比增長11.3%，連續8年實現雙位數增長，盈利能力逐年攀升。亮麗的業績不僅反映了公司在成本控制、市場拓展方面的深厚功底，也彰顯了其在數字化轉型、技術創新方面的強大實力。今年上半年，公司聯網用戶的規模和價值實現「雙提升」。一是聯接數量穩步增長，上半年淨增近 8,000萬，總規模突破10億。其中，移動用戶淨增超600萬戶，總用戶達到3.4億戶，淨增規模創近五年同期新高；物聯網聯接數超過5.6億；寬帶用戶繼續穩步增長，達到 1.17億戶，其中融合用戶突破8,000萬戶。二是用戶結構進一步優化，5G套餐用戶滲透率超過80%，千兆寬帶用戶滲透率超過25%；價值經營成效顯現，融合用戶ARPU 達到人民幣103元。中國聯通堅持以新融合拓展新場景、創造新價值。一是業務融合。融合滲透率持續提升，發展質量顯著改善。二是產品融合。針對個人客戶，打造數個收入人民幣十億級產品，聯通雲盤、視頻彩鈴等特色產品用戶規模穩步擴大；針對家庭客戶，以全屋光寬帶引領，拓展智能家居、智慧安防、超清內容等特色業務，為廣大客戶帶來質量升級的新體驗；智企全光組網服務近30 萬家中小企業客戶。三是終端融合。上半年累計銷售超過 2,500萬台，上半年終端銷售收入同比提升4.3%，拉動營業收入穩健增長。強化終端運營與金融賦能，有效推動終端卡號融合發展，終端銷量與聯通號卡滲透率顯著提升。國際業務：佈局全球 提升國際競爭力作為一家具有國際視野的通信企業，中國聯通積極拓展海外市場，推動國際業務的快速發展。公司通過與國際知名運營商建立戰略合作關係，共同開展跨境數據傳輸、漫遊服務、雲計算等合作，提升了公司在國際市場的競爭力和影響力。在「一帶一路」沿線國家和地區，中國聯通憑藉其豐富的通信資源和強大的技術實力，積極參與當地通信基礎設施建設和數字化轉型項目，為當地經濟發展和社會進步做出了積極貢獻。同時，公司還加強與海外科研機構和高校的合作，共同開展前沿技術的研發和應用，推動了全球通信技術的創新和發展。在國際化發展方面，中國聯通將繼續拓展海外市場佈局，加強與「一帶一路」沿線國家和地區的合作與交流；同時，公司還將積極參與國際通信基礎設施建設和數字化轉型項目，為當地經濟發展和社會進步做出更大貢獻。未來展望：以算網創新、數智創新推動產業創新中國聯通深知良好的公司治理是企業持續健康發展的基石。公司始終堅持依法治企、規範運作的原則，不斷完善公司治理結構，提升治理效能。公司高度重視與投資者的溝通和互動，建立了完善的投資者關係管理體系。公司通過定期發佈財務報告、召開投資者交流會等方式，及時向投資者傳遞公司的經營情況和未來發展戰略。同時，公司還積極回應投資者的關切和疑問，增強了投資者對公司的信任和支持。上半年與千餘名投資人開展投資者交流活動多次，並到歐洲開展多場境外路演，積極向國際國內市場傳遞公司的新形象、新價值。在資本市場中，中國聯通憑藉其穩健的經營業績、良好的公司治理和透明的投資者關係，贏得了國際投資者和投資機構的廣泛認可和青睞。公司的股價在市場中表現穩健，為投資者創造了良好的投資回報。展望未來，中國聯通堅持守正創新，繼續加強新型基礎設施建設，推進數字技術融合創新，建設行業領先數智能力和產品，以算網創新、數智創新推動產業創新，不斷提高管理運營服務水平，加快成為具有全球競爭力的世界一流科技服務企業。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 12月19日，由香港大公文匯傳媒集團聯合香港中國企業協會、香港中國金融協會、香港中資證券業協會、香港公司治理公會主辦的第十四屆香港國際金融論壇暨中國證券「金紫荊獎」頒獎典禮在香港會議展覽中心舉行。中國通信服務股份有限公司（以下簡稱「中國通信服務」或「集團」）憑藉優異的經營表現，榮獲2024中國證券金紫荊獎「卓越高質量發展上市公司」大獎，這一榮譽不僅是對公司穩健的經營業績的肯定，更是對其在信息化領域領先地位的權威認可。今年以來，隨着國家數字經濟發展戰略深入實施，數字經濟已成為推動新質生產力發展的重要支撐和關鍵引擎。面對複雜的外部環境與激烈的市場競爭，中國通信服務立足「新一代綜合智慧服務商」定位，牢牢把握數字經濟發展機遇，凝心聚力，砥礪前行，以科技創新為引領，不斷提高核心競爭力，持續深耕戰略性新興產業領域，實現「質的有效提升」和「量的合理增長」，企業高質量發展水平進一步提升。集團堅持「價值引領、穩中求進、高質量發展」總路線，2024年上半年，公司經營收入穩健增長，效益指標持續提升。在國內非運營商集團客戶市場，集團積極把握數字經濟發展趨勢，加快產業數字化領域拓展，國內非運營商集客市場引領收入增長。集團聚焦以數字基建、綠色低碳、智慧城市、應急安全為代表的戰略性新興產業領域，堅持諮詢設計引領和數字化優勢賦能，發揮「顧問+僱員+管家」服務優勢和「平臺+軟件+服務」能力優勢，為政府、能源電力、建築、交通等行業客戶提供定製化、多場景解決方案，來自該客戶市場業務價值顯著提升。在國內電信運營商市場，集團堅持「CAPEX+OPEX+智慧應用」發展策略，克服運營商網絡投資回落所帶來的困難，把握新型信息基礎設施建設機遇，服務國內電信運營商算力網絡建設、5G網絡建設與優化、綠色轉型與產業數字化等新型業務需求，助力客戶夯實網絡質量，為客戶實現高質量發展提供堅強保障。在海外市場，積極響應「一帶一路」沿線國家數字經濟需求，與「走出去」中資企業加強協同拓展和生態合作，聚焦亞太、中東、非洲、拉美四大區域，為客戶提供數字基礎設施建設、新能源建設、智能產品與服務、行業信息化解決方案，取得多個重要項目。錨定戰略新興產業領域 構建高質量發展新藍圖中國通信服務面向政府、行業和企業客戶需求，集中優勢資源，聚焦拓展數字基建、智慧城市、綠色低碳、應急安全等戰略性新興產業領域。2024年上半年，該領域新簽合同額同比增長超40%，佔新簽合同總額比重超35%，戰略新興業務已成為推動企業發展的第一動力。在數字基建領域，集團依託全過程諮詢、設計、建設維護一體化總包服務能力，聚焦智算、超算、雲業務需求，大力攻堅數據中心、雲業務、5G+三大領域。成功承建多個「東數西算」樞紐節點，接連承接金融、能源、製造業、互聯網等行業智算、超算中心、AI算力項目，助力跨境電商、數據要素、人工智能等賽道規模化發展，為中國式現代化的數字基座貢獻力量。在智慧城市領域，集團憑藉豐富的行業積澱，以智慧城市頂層規劃引領，充分發揮「諮詢+總包+軟件+平臺+服務」的能力優勢，賦能智慧政務、城市治理、產業經濟、民生服務等領域業務拓展，推動城市管理和服務智慧化，提升城市運行管理和公共服務水平。在綠色低碳領域，根據國家「雙碳」戰略的指引，集團將傳統服務優勢向綠色低碳領域業務平移及延伸，充分發揮「諮詢、建設、運維、數字化能力」，面向能源電力、信息通信、建築、工業製造、交通運輸五大重點行業，提供智能化電力基建及配套、新能源建設、用能服務、碳管理等升級服務，促進數字經濟與綠色經濟深度融合。在集團的戰略性新興產業領域億元級項目中，綠色低碳項目佔比超過一半以上，不斷實現新的突破。在應急管理領域，集團深耕應急管理、網信安全領域各細分行業，致力於提高信息化治理水平。在應急管理方面，打造面向應急、化工園區、林業、水利、高危企業等客戶的多款安全生產與防災減災產品，並成功實現複製推廣。在網信安全方面，在信息通信、金融、醫療、能源等領域承接多個國家關鍵信息基礎設施行業網安項目，為客戶提供網絡安全運營產品及信息安全產品。堅持科技創新，提升企業核心競爭力中國通信服務堅持科技創新核心地位，推進科創體系改革。集團深入實施創新驅動戰略，堅定不移推進科技創新自立自強，以科技創新賦能培育新質生產力，促進公司高質量發展。集團聚力攻堅核心產品研發，研發成果持續湧現。今年上半年，集團重點佈局戰略性新興產業領域和未來產業，持續加大科技研發投入，投入研發經費人民幣2,314百萬元，同比增長11.1%。在數字基建、智慧城市、綠色低碳、應急安全等領域，面向客戶智能化、安全性和場景化需求，打造多款行業重點產品。在人工智能領域，集團面向通信、政府、應急、電商、交通、校園等領域的重點客戶打造多項人工智能應用。現已累計獲得授權專利超過3,600件、軟件著作權超過9,700件。多款核心產品和方案入選國家部委重大項目和試點示範項目。中國通信服務加快推進科技創新成果轉化，科技創新效益不斷顯現。集團以科技創新加快業務轉型，推動科創類產品與服務深度融合，打造具有科技含量的綠色、智慧、安全一體化服務能力，不斷提升業務價值。依託遍佈全國的「行業中心+區域平臺」營銷矩陣，持續加強科創類產品推廣轉化。踐行可持續發展理念 推動企業內在價值中國通信服務立足「新一代綜合智慧服務商」定位，踐行「建造智慧社會、助推數字經濟、服務美好生活」的企業使命，秉持誠信、透明、公開、高效的原則，嚴格遵守上市公司監管要求，確保高水平的公司治理和誠信表現，近年被納入為「恒生可持續發展企業基準指數」成份股。集團高度重視可持續理念，積極研究應對氣候變化、控制溫室氣體排放路徑，制定綠色低碳發展方案，組織開展應對氣候變化的能力建設、科研和宣傳等工作，努力提升環境管理能力，為減緩全球氣候變暖做出貢獻。集團充分發揮在綠色低碳領域的技術能力優勢，為客戶提供綠色數據中心、能源綜合管理平臺、設備綜合節能改造等清潔低碳高效服務，助力行業和社會節能降碳。集團高度重視企業管治工作，通過將企業經營與合規管理深度結合，推動企業內在價值提升。2024年上半年，集團獲資本市場多項嘉獎，包括在《機構投資者》「2024年度亞洲區最佳管理團隊」評選中，榮獲「最受尊崇企業」、「最佳首席執行官」、「最佳首席財務官」、「最佳投資者關係企業」等榮譽。在亞洲企業管治雜誌 《Corporate Governance Asia》舉辦的「第十四屆亞洲卓越企業大獎」評選中，榮獲「亞洲最佳CEO」、「亞洲最佳CFO」、「最佳投資者關係公司」、「亞洲可持續發展獎」等榮譽。在「2024《福布斯》全球企業2000強」，集團排名第1,429位。展望未來，中國通信服務董事長欒曉維表示，當前，5G-A、人工智能、算力網絡、低空經濟、衛星通信等新一代信息技術快速發展。在全球數字化和信息化浪潮中，數字經濟正以前所未有的速度崛起。面對新形勢新機遇新挑戰，集團將完整、準確、全面貫徹新發展理念，堅持「價值引領、穩中求進、高質量發展」總路線，以科技創新為着力點，不斷增強核心能力、 提高核心競爭力，培育壯大新質生產力，深化企業改革，深耕戰略性新興產業領域，努力打造科技型企業，以高質量發展實現經營業績良好增長、經營效益不斷提升，持續為股東、客戶和社會創造更大價值。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 12月18日傍晚，香港行政長官李家超現身香港文化中心熊猫市集嘉年華，在霸王茶姬展位前駐足停留，並與霸王茶姬港澳子公司負責人何耀祥進行了交流。何耀祥向李家超介紹，霸王茶姬是一家來自世界茶葉之鄉雲南的現代茶品牌，全球已有超6000家門店。9月底霸王茶姬香港首家門店正式在尖沙咀營業，開業前兩天累計銷售杯量近1萬杯，試運營期間就有許多香港消費者慕名到店購買現代茶。對於香港市場，霸王茶姬有長期規劃，已在香港設立子公司，並成立了一支專業團隊，未來希望為香港消費們帶來高品質的健康現代茶。「香港是一個國際化、多元化、具有消費活力的市場，是內地企業走向全球的優選平台，我相信香港的發展。」李家超表示，「對香港有信心是正確的，希望你用香港作為示範地，走出到其他地方（國際化）。」霸王茶姬展位前的熊猫杯造型也引起了李家超關注，連誇熊猫「很可愛」。（香港行政長官李家超與霸王茶姬港澳子公司負責人何耀祥交流，圖片來源：香港無線新聞）12月11日至12月21日，霸王茶姬聯合《HELLO PANDAS 熊猫駕到》戶外嘉年華，向消費者赠送1600份限量禮包，邀請幸運消費者到海洋公園探訪熊猫。同時，霸王茶姬也致力於參與熊猫保育，參與到香港公益項目當中，為香港社會的發展出一份力。自2017年成立以來，霸王茶姬始終堅持「以東方茶，會世界友」的企業使命，願景是「未來為100個國家茶友每年提供150億杯現代茶」。霸王茶姬的全球化佈局很早，2019年成立僅2年的霸王茶姬就在馬來西亞開設首家門店，目前馬來西亞門店數量已超130家；今年8月，霸王茶姬又在新加坡連開3店，加速全球化佈局。(香港文化中心熊猫市集嘉年華現場） Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

SHANGHAI, Dec 18, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, “Everest”, or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative therapeutics, today announced that the first prescription for VELSIPITY(R) has been written at Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital in Guangdong, under the "Hong Kong and Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect" policy, which marks the official beginning of this new therapy benefiting patients in mainland China. VELSIPITY(R) is an innovative advanced therapy that was approved by the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau of Macau in April 2024. It is an oral treatment taken once daily for the treatment of patients aged 16 and above with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). UC is a chronic, relapsing, non-specific inflammatory disease, and as the disease progresses, the risk of disability and colorectal cancer incidence continues to rise. By 2030, the number of patients with UC in China is expected to more than double compared to 2019, reaching approximately 1 million, with a significant unmet need for innovative therapies. Professor Wu Ji, Director of the Gastroenterology Department at Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital said, "We are very happy to see that VELSIPITY(R) has been prescribed in our hospital through the 'Hong Kong and Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect' policy. With a large population of UC patients in the Guangdong province and high clinical demand, this is a significant milestone. As the only drug that has been proven to be effective in isolated proctitis in global Phase III clinical trials, VELSIPITY(R) is an oral treatment taken once daily with a favorable safety profile, providing an innovative treatment option for patients who have long been troubled by UC. We look forward to Everest Medicines further enhancing the accessibility of VELSIPITY(R) to benefit more Chinese patients in the future."As a core product of Everest Medicines, VELSIPITY(R) can provide patients with a chance for corticosteroid-free remission, mucosal healing, and rapid symptom relief. In the results of the Asian multi-center Phase 3 clinical trial of VELSIPITY(R) for the treatment of moderately to severely active UC announced in July this year, VELSIPITY(R) achieved positive topline data results in both the induction and maintenance treatment periods, providing further solid scientific basis and support for the wide application of the drug in clinical practice. In this October, through the "Hong Kong and Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect" policy, VELSIPITY(R) has officially been approved for patients with moderately to severely active UC by the Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration and can be used in the medical institutions designated by the Connect Policy in the Greater Bay Area, including First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University and Guangzhou United Family Healthcare. Also, with the recent inclusion in the Catalog of Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Imported from Hong Kong and Macau for the Nine Municipalities in Guangdong Province within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, VELSIPITY(R) is expected to accelerate its availability in all 45 designated medical institutions under the Connect Policy.About VELSIPITY(R) (etrasimod)VELSIPITY(R) is a once-daily, oral, sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator that selectively binds with S1P receptor subtypes 1, 4, and 5. Regulatory approvals have been granted in US, EU, Canada, Australia, Singapore, UK, Switzerland, Israel and Macau for VELSIPITY(R) in ulcerative colitis.About Everest MedicinesEverest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products and vaccines that address critical unmet medical needs for patients in Asian markets. The management team of Everest Medicines has deep expertise and an extensive track record from both leading global pharmaceutical companies and local Chinese pharmaceutical companies in high-quality discovery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, business development and operations. Everest Medicines has built a portfolio of potentially global first-in-class or best-in-class molecules in the company’s core therapeutic areas of renal diseases, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. For more information, please visit its website at www.everestmedicines.com.Forward-Looking Statements:This news release may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements, including descriptions regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company or its officers with respect to the business operations and financial condition of the Company, which can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, or other factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company and are unforeseeable. Therefore, the actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and assumptions, such as future changes and developments in our business, competitive environment, political, economic, legal and social conditions. The Company or any of its affiliates, directors, officers, advisors or representatives has no obligation and does not undertake to revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances after the date of this news release, except as required by law. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.