Kawasaki, Japan and Paris, France, Dec 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Scaleway, the leading European public cloud provider for AI builders, today announced a strategic collaboration towards the establishment of a sustainable AI utilization environment that also ensures data sovereignty. By combining Fujitsu’s advanced processor development expertise with Scaleway's European cloud infrastructure expertise, the two companies aim to evaluate new ways to support efficient, responsible and secure AI deployment at scale. The collaboration, which commenced on November 27th with the signing of an MoU, will see Fujitsu combine its high-performance, energy-efficient Arm-based FUJITSU-MONAKA CPU platform and development capabilities with Scaleway's cloud infrastructure expertise.As part of their collaboration, Fujitsu and Scaleway will explore a new CPU-based option for AI inference processing for AI builders and enterprises in the European market, complementing traditional GPU-centric configurations. The companies will conduct joint testing and validations to create optimal infrastructure environments tailored to specific workloads. This will enable customers to select the most suitable platform based on their AI workload characteristics and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and help to address societal challenges such as increasing AI power consumption and supply chain risks.Through this collaboration, Fujitsu and Scaleway will contribute to the healthy development of a digital society in Europe by offering an energy-efficient CPU-based alternative alongside powerful GPU platforms, thereby supporting customers' business growth and Green Transformation (GX).Naoki Shinjo,SVP, Head of Advanced Technology Development Unit, at Fujitsu Limited, comments:“As AI's evolution accelerates at an incredible pace, its energy consumption has become a critical global challenge. The demand for optimal, flexible infrastructure to handle diverse workloads remains an urgent task. Our partnership with Scaleway is set to revolutionize this landscape. By fusing our cutting-edge technologies and deep expertise, we will create a truly power-efficient, CPU-based computing platform. This isn't just about optimizing our customers' Total Cost of Ownership and fueling their business growth; it's a powerful stride towards accelerating Europe's green transformation and building a sustainable future for everyone."Yann-Guirec Manac'h, Head of Hardware R&D at Scaleway, comments:“At Scaleway, our commitment to delivering unparalleled power efficiency in the cloud remains at the heart of everything we do, driving us to continuously innovate for a sustainable digital future.We are proud to announce our collaboration with Fujitsu, a partnership that will allow us to unlock new possibilities in efficient, responsible, and continuous AI innovation. By integrating FUJITSU-MONAKA CPU into our infrastructure, we aim to enhance our offerings and empower our customers with cutting-edge AI solutions. This collaboration not only strengthens our ability to meet the evolving demands of the market but also ensures that our customers have access to the most advanced, sustainable, and high-performance AI technologies tailored to their unique needs.”Accelerating sustainable transformation and data sovereignty in EuropeThe rapid proliferation of generative AI has dramatically increased data center power consumption, creating a global societal challenge. In Europe, this has led to increased demand for infrastructures that reconcile performance, energy efficiency and data sovereignty. Specifically, many organizations now operate AI models continuously in production and require predictable performance, controlled operating costs and a reduced environmental footprint. CPU-based architectures are particularly well suited to these requirements because they offer stable performance, efficient energy use and simple integration within existing environments.Fujitsu, with its advanced computing technologies, is developing the FUJITSU-MONAKA processor, which employs world-leading technologies cultivated in its supercomputer development activities. Built on leading-edge 2-nanometer technology and featuring unique technologies such as its own microarchitecture optimized for advanced 3D packaging and ultra-low voltage circuit operation, it is designed to deliver both high performance and power efficiency across diverse computing applications including enterprise AI.Aligning with its objective to provide organizations, from innovative startups to large enterprises, with infrastructure that matches their operational and strategic requirements, Scaleway offers a full spectrum of cloud services, from its AI Factory with powerful GPUs to highly efficient computing infrastructure, to offer the appropriate architecture for each use case while maintaining full transparency on performance, cost and environmental impact.Building on their ongoing discussions to define key use cases, the two companies will commence this joint Proof of Concept (PoC) in the second half of 2026. Based on the results, the parties will consider establishing and providing pilot environments for customers from 2027 onwards. Moving forward, Fujitsu and Scaleway will explore the commercialization of new CPU-based AI inference services optimized for the European market.[1] FUJITSU-MONAKA:This new technology applied to FUJITSU-MONAKA is based on results obtained from a project subsidized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuAbout Scaleway SASScaleway is the European leader in public cloud and a true alternative to the US hyperscalers. A subsidiary of the iliad Group, Scaleway combines decades of infrastructure expertise with the agility of a state-of-the-art tech company. With a rapidly expanding network of data centers, Scaleway offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance cloud services, from virtual machines to advanced data management solutions, cloud-native infrastructure and AI-optimized supercomputers. Championing open standards and operating within a fully European framework, Scaleway provides a secure and transparent cloud environment that meets the needs of organizations with the highest digital sovereignty requirements. Find out more: www.scaleway.comPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiriesScaleway SASpresse@scaleway.com  Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan — Dec 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Orchestrating Future Fund (*1), an ecosystem-based corporate venture capital (CVC) fund, has invested in PopID, Inc. (PopID), a U.S.-based provider of face authentication payment services. The investment strengthens NEC’s position in next-generation digital transactions by combining its world-leading biometric authentication technology with PopID’s rapidly growing payment platform.Together, NEC and PopID aim to establish a new global standard for secure, seamless, and privacy-centric digital transactions, delivering convenience for consumers and efficiency for businesses.Strategic Value of the InvestmentThe new funding builds on PopID’s recent Series C round in May 2025, led by Verifone, a leader in North American in-store payment terminals, along with Visa, Cultivate Next (Chipotle’s venture arm), Commerce Ventures, PayPal, and additional leading companies. The funding enables the full-scale rollout of Verifone terminals compatible with PopID across North America.By investing at this pivotal stage, NEC will accelerate the adoption of biometric payments, extending the global reach of its secure authentication technologies. This partnership supports NEC’s vision of creating flexible, resilient, and sustainable digital societies.PopID’s Growing Presence and Customer ValuePopID has quickly scaled its platform to more than 1,000 merchants across the United States, including major quick-service chains such as Whataburger and Steak ‘n Shake. Through the PopID app, users register their face and can complete payments at participating stores-without the need for cards, cash or phones. This provides a faster and touch-free checkout experience, while NEC’s biometric technology ensures strong data protection by converting face data into non-reversible templates.For consumers, the result is a secure, convenient, and hygienic way to pay. For merchants, PopID increases throughput and revenue while also reducing transaction fees by supporting debit, credit, and ACH payment rails.NEC’s Biometric LeadershipNEC’s face authentication technology has consistently ranked No. 1 in accuracy in benchmark tests conducted by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (*2). With operations spanning more than 50 countries, NEC is advancing the social implementation of face authentication across payments, retail, and enterprise services."The NEC Orchestrating Future Fund invests in startups that are pioneering new markets with cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models," said Shigeki Wada, Corporate SVP, NEC Corporation. "PopID's advanced payment service contributes to the global adoption of face authentication payments and aligns with NEC's vision of creating flexible, resilient, and sustainable societies. Together with PopID, we will accelerate our efforts to create new social value."PopID Comment"We are excited to work with NEC, a global leader in biometric authentication technology, to bring the full biometric experience—from entry to payments—to stadiums and theme parks around the world," said John Miller, CEO of PopID and Chairman of the Cali Group.*1) NEC Orchestrating Future FundAn ecosystem-type corporate venture capital fund in which multiple companies that share NEC's vision of the future of society, "NEC 2030VISION," participate.*2) Ranked No. 1 multiple times in the face authentication benchmark test by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).https://www.nec.com/en/global/solutions/biometrics/face/index.html*The results by NIST do not imply endorsement of any system, product, service, or company by the U.S. government.About PopIDPopID is a Los Angeles-based provider of consumer-initiated biometric identity and payment technology. Its platform enables face or palm verification so people can check in access loyalty, place orders, and complete transactions at participating locations. PopID uses opt-in enrollment, and it integrates with common point-of-sale and payment systems to fit existing workflows. The company’s goal is to provide a universal gateway for identity across everyday interactions-from entry to checkout. To learn more about PopID and its offerings, visit www.popid.com.About NECNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

SYDNEY, AU, Dec 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - You have seen the videos and read the blogs. Now you are finally planning your own food pilgrimage to Japan. We are talking about that perfect, silky bowl of ramen, sushi that melts in your mouth, and hot takoyaki straight from the griddle.But let us be honest for a second. The difference between a good food trip and an absolutely epic one often comes down to one simple thing: can you actually find the place? And when you do, do you know what you are ordering?That is where a bit of modern tech makes all the difference. Here is how to use your phone, and a TravelKon eSIM, to eat your way through Japan like a pro.Never Walk Past the Best Meal of Your TripThe wildest thing about Japan's food scene is that the best spots are often hidden. We are talking about a noodle shop with no English sign down a back alley in Shinjuku, or a tiny sushi counter in a Tokyo subway station.Your map app is your best mate here. But it is useless if it is buffering. With a reliable local data connection, you can navigate in real time, right to the door. Even better, you can be spontaneous. See a huge line of locals? A quick search can tell you if they are queueing for the city's best tonkatsu or just a new phone shop.A TravelKon Japan eSIM on a proper Japanese network like Docomo or KDDI means no more guessing. Your maps just work, turning your phone into a reliable compass pointing directly to deliciousness.Order the Good Stuff, Not the Mystery ItemYou have found an incredible-looking izakaya, a casual pub. It is packed with locals, the atmosphere is buzzing and the menu is a full sheet of Kanji with no pictures. Now what?Whip out your phone and use the camera function on Google Translate. Just point it at the menu, and it will overlay the English translation right on your screen. Now you can confidently order the famous local sea urchin, instead of accidentally pointing to something more adventurous.This magic trick needs a solid, fast data connection to work instantly. A dodgy connection means a delayed, jumbled translation. With your Japan eSIM, you can decode any menu on the spot, turning a moment of panic into a fun part of the experience.Share Your Food Without Waiting for Hotel Wi-FiLet us be honest, that beautifully crafted sushi platter or that steaming bowl of ramen is a work of art. You want to share it with your friends back home now, not six hours later when you are back on the hotel's patchy Wi-Fi.Post that video of the sizzling okonomiyaki to your Story right from the table. Livestream the sushi chef's masterful skills for a minute. Upload your 4K reel of Osaka's Dotonbori street food scene that night.This is where data plans matter. If you are a big sharer, you will want a Japan eSIM with plenty of data, or even an unlimited plan, so you never have to think twice about it. It lets you document your trip in the moment, when the excitement is freshest.Get Out of Town and Find the Real GemsThe culinary adventures in Japan do not stop at the city limits. In fact, some of the best finds are in regional areas. Think the incredible Hida beef in Takayama, the fresh seafood in Hokkaido's markets, or the unique street food at a local matsuri, or festival.Use your data to research regional specialties and check train times for a spontaneous day trip. Find that famous soba shop in the mountains everyone talks about.Many cheap Japan SIMs or roaming plans have weak coverage outside major cities. A TravelKon Japan eSIM on a major network means you are just as connected in a small town in Kyoto prefecture as you are in downtown Tokyo, giving you the confidence to explore further.Keep It Simple: Your Connection SortedThe easiest way to make this all happen is with an eSIM. You just scan a QR code to install it before you go, and you are online minutes after you land at Narita or Haneda. No faffing about at a SIM card vending machine.Think about how you travel. If you're planning to go hard on the social posts, an Unlimited Japan eSIM means you can share every bite without ever slowing down. Or, if you're also popping over to Korea or Taiwan, a multi-country Asia eSIM has you covered for the whole trip. And if you just need maps and translations to get by, a flexible data pack will do the trick perfectly and save you some cash for an extra meal or two.Your dream food trip to Japan is waiting. With your phone properly connected, you can spend less time getting lost and more time tracking down that perfect, life-changing bite.Ready to eat your way through Japan? Check out TravelKon's Japan eSIMs and find the right one for your adventure.About TravelKonTravelKon is an Australian company with a simple goal: to provide reliable and affordable connectivity for travellers. Since our founding in 2019, we've built partnerships with leading telecom operators across the globe, offering eSIM data plans in over 180 destinations worldwide.Media Contact:Brenda - PR & Communications Managermedia@travelkon.com.au | +61 412 718 829SOURCE: TravelKon Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) -  Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, "Eisai") and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Christopher A. Viehbacher, "Biogen") announced today that the latest findings on time savings with continued treatment with humanized anti-soluble aggregated amyloid-beta (Aβ) monoclonal antibody lecanemab (generic name, U.S. brand name LEQEMBI®)  were presented at the 18th Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD) Conference. Additionally, a scientific symposium was held on the subcutaneous formulation (SC-AI), which was approved for maintenance treatment in the United States in August 2025, and the rolling supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for initiation treatment was completed in November 2025. The application for a subcutaneous injectable formulation in Japan was submitted in November 2025.Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive, relentless disease with Aβ and tau as hallmarks, that is caused by a continuous underlying neurotoxic process driven by protofibrils* (PF) that begins before amyloid plaque removal and continues afterward.1,2,3 Only LEQEMBI fights AD in two ways - targeting both PF and amyloid plaque, which can impact tau downstream. Estimating the 10-Year Time-Savings Benefits of Lecanemab Treatment (Presentation: December 3, 2:40 PM PT)This analysis used data from the Clarity AD open-label extension (OLE) and 16 clinical studies of monoclonal antibodies for AD to estimate long-term AD progression over 10 years and the slowing effect of continued lecanemab treatment. The analysis evaluated estimated "time savings" (slowing of disease progression) compared to natural decline based on ADNI** (Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative) data (untreated group), using Clinical Dementia Rating - Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB). These results suggest that early initiation and long-term lecanemab treatment may continue to slow AD progression and help maintain cognitive function over a longer period.Findings from each group:Time Savings from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Due to AD to Mild ADThe time to progression from MCI due to AD to mild AD was 7.2 years in the untreated group, whereas with continued LEQEMBI treatment to the onset of moderate AD, progression to mild AD took 9.7 years, indicating a time savings of 2.5 years.In the low-amyloid group (patients who started treatment at an early stage: amyloid PET <60 centiloids), the time to progression from MCI to mild AD was 13.2 years with continued LEQEMBI treatment to the onset of moderate AD, suggesting a time savings of 6.0 years.Time Savings from MCI due to AD to Moderate ADThe time to progression from MCI  due to AD to moderate AD was 10.1 years in the untreated group, whereas with continued LEQEMBI treatment to the onset of moderate AD, progression to moderate AD took 13.6 years, indicating a time savings of 3.5 years.In the low-amyloid group, the time to progression with continued LEQEMBI treatment to the onset of moderate AD, progression to moderate AD took 18.4 years, suggesting a time savings of 8.3 years.These findings indicate that earlier initiation of lecanemab treatment may provide a greater delay in disease progression. Furthermore, each additional year on LEQEMBI could further delay disease progression compared to stopping treatment, even long after plaque is expected to have been cleared.Lecanemab Subcutaneous Formulation for Treatment Initiation in Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Optimizing Patient Care with a Potential New Option (Symposium Presentation: December 3, 3:10 PM)In this symposium, the latest data from the lecanemab subcutaneous clinical development program were presented focusing on treatment initiation, including results from the subcutaneous (SC) formulation subcohort (n=273) in the Clarity AD trial open-label extension (OLE).. It was shown that weekly administration of lecanemab SC-AI at 500 mg (two 250 mg injections) demonstrated bioequivalence in drug exposure compared to intravenous dosing of 10 mg/kg every two weeks (exposure ratio: 104%, 90% CI: 99.1%–109%).Based on clinical data and modeling analysis, the effect on amyloid removal in the brain and safety (ARIA-E incidence) was shown to be independent of the route of administration and explained by exposure, suggesting that weekly 500 mg SC dosing provides similar efficacy and safety to biweekly 10 mg/kg IV dosing. Additionally, ARIA-E incidence was also predicted to be comparable between SC and IV administration (12.4% overall, 30.9% in ApoE4 homozygotes).In this sub-cohort which had prior exposure to lecanemab, safety evaluation showed systemic infusion reactions occurred in 0% of patients receiving 500 mg SC, all of whom had previously received IV lecanemab, and 1.4% of patients who initiated on 720 mg SC by vial, which is favorable compared to systemic infusion reactions in the IV group (26.4%). Immunogenicity assessment indicated a low incidence of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) at 1.4%.These results indicate that the subcutaneous formulations of lecanemab, designed with consideration for the convenience of patients and their care partners, maintains efficacy with a low incidence of systemic infusion reactions, and is otherwise equivalent to conventional IV administration.Eisai serves as the lead for lecanemab’s development and regulatory submissions globally with Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority.* Protofibrils are thought to be the most toxic Aβ species that contribute to brain damage in AD and play a major role in the cognitive decline of this progressive and devastating disease. Protofibrils can cause neuronal and synaptic damage in the brain, which can subsequently adversely affect cognitive function through multiple mechanisms.3 The mechanism by which this occurs has been reported not only by increasing the formation of insoluble Aβ plaques, but also by directly damaging signaling between neurons and other cells. It is believed that reducing protofibrils may reduce neuronal damage and cognitive impairment, potentially preventing the progression of AD. 4** ADNI is a clinical research project launched in 2005 to develop methods to predict the onset and progression of AD and to confirm the effectiveness of treatments. The project involves a multi-year longitudinal observation targeting healthy elderly individuals as well as patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early stages of AD.MEDIA CONTACTSEisaiEisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5120Eisai Europe, Ltd.EMEA Communications Department+44 (0) 7974-879-419Emea-comms@eisai.netEisai Inc. (U.S.)Libby Holman+1-201-753-1945Libby_Holman@eisai.comBiogen Inc.Madeleine Shin+ 1-781-464-3260public.affairs@biogen.comINVESTOR CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Investor Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5122Biogen Inc.Tim Power+ 1-781-464-2442IR@biogen.comFor more details, please visit: https://www.eisai.com/news/2025/news202585.html  Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

These prestigious international and regional accolades reinforce Spritzer’s position as a leading and trusted brand in the beverage industryKUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Spritzer Berhad, Malaysia’s leading mineral water company, proudly announces two major international achievements: being named Brand of the Year (Water Category) at the 2025–2026 World Branding Awards, and receiving the Asia Excellence Brand Award 2024. These recognitions reflect Spritzer’s unwavering commitment to excellence and strengthen its reputation as a trusted, forward-thinking brand with strong consumer confidence across global and regional markets.Representing the company at both ceremonies, Winnie Chin, Head of Public Relations, said: “These international recognitions are deeply meaningful to us, as Spritzer continues to prioritise quality, innovation, and responsible stewardship in all markets where we operate. We are honoured to receive these awards once again, as they reflect the trust consumers place in Spritzer and our dedication to setting benchmarks for excellence. Our sincere appreciation goes to our dedicated team, valued partners, and loyal consumers who inspire us to keep raising the bar.”Global Recognition: World Branding Awards – Brand of the Year (Water Category)Held on 17 November 2025 in Osaka, Japan, the World Branding Awards—organised by the World Branding Forum (WBF), a global non-profit promoting branding excellence—named Spritzer the 2025–2026 Brand of the Year in the Water Category for the 11th consecutive year. The awards honour brands with exceptional market presence, strong regional influence, and consistent quality. Winners are selected through a rigorous process involving brand valuation, market research, and global consumer voting, with over 91,000 participants worldwide this year. This distinction highlights Spritzer’s enduring brand strength and the confidence consumers place in its uncompromising standards.Regional Leadership: Asia Excellence Brand Award 2024Spritzer was also honoured with the Asia Excellence Brand Award 2024 on 30 October 2025 in Hong Kong, presented by Yazhou Zhoukan (Asia Weekly), a leading Chinese-language publication. The award recognises brands demonstrating exceptional performance, strong influence, and regional credibility across Asia.This achievement underscores Spritzer’s ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality, reinforcing its position as the preferred mineral water brand for consumers across the region.Spritzer continues to lead the industry in environmental responsibility with a clear sustainability roadmap, including 100% recyclable packaging from cap to label and the integration of recycled materials. These initiatives affirm the company’s pledge to become a fully circular brand by 2030, delivering natural hydration through innovative, planet-conscious solutions.For over three decades, Spritzer has established itself as a leading and trendy beverage brand, continuously expanding its presence.About SpritzerEstablished in 1989, Spritzer is a leading Malaysian bottled water brand, sourcing natural mineral water from a protected 430-acre rainforest in Taiping. Naturally filtered through underground rock layers for over 15 years, our water is enriched with essential minerals like Silica, known to support skin, bones, hair, and nails.Combining smart manufacturing with sustainable practices, Spritzer ensures every bottle meets the highest quality and safety standards. Our packaging is 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials, reflecting our commitment to environmental stewardship and a circular economy.Tested annually by SIRIM to be free from microplastics, Spritzer offers consumers trusted, natural hydration. Our diverse product range includes Natural Mineral Water, Original and Flavoured Sparkling Water, Distilled Water, and Fruit-Flavoured Beverages—crafted to suit every lifestyle and occasion.With a clear vision to become a fully circular brand by 2030, Spritzer leads the industry in innovation, quality, and sustainability.Spritzer — where nature, innovation, and sustainability come together in every bottle.For more information, visit www.spritzer.com.myFor media inquiries please contact:Nur Amalia RosshaimiSenior Executive Narro CommunicationsT: + 60-17 630 0314E: amalia@narrocomms.comWinnie ChinHead of Public Relations, Spritzer BhdT: +6019 553 2663E: winniecgl@spritzer.com.my Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 2025-12-04 / 10:34 UTC+8 总部位于香港的领先另类投资平台新鸿基有限公司 (香港股份代号: 86) (「新鸿基公司」或「集团」) 欣然宣布，进一步策略性投资于澳洲房地产私募股权公司 Wentworth。是次投资将为 Wentworth 新推出的私募信贷平台—— Wentworth Private Credit （「WPC」）提供种子资金。   此项投资是在新鸿基公司今年年初对Wentworth 初始投资的基础上（详情请参阅 2025 年 1 月的公告），进一步深化双方的战略伙伴关系。WPC是专注于澳洲及新西兰的房地产私募信贷平台，由行业资深人士 Issa Chehab 领导。Chehab 先生拥有超过 25 年行业经验，包括十年领导黑石澳洲房地产信贷业务的资历。   该平台结合了 Wentworth深厚的当地房地产专业知识与专业信贷投资团队，使 WPC 能够提供差异化的私募信贷产品。平台投资将聚焦于市场中服务不足的领域，例如需要重置定位或增值策略的资产，并透过结构性债务解决方案，充分发挥Wentworth 的营运专长。   Chehab 先生表示：「澳洲市场确实存在对可信赖本地供货商的真实需求，这些供货商需具备完善的治理结构且能迅速行动。我们锁定的机会在于中型市场——这个市场对大型基金而言规模太小，但其资产与资本结构更为复杂，需要专业的知识与解决方案。」   WPC获得新鸿基公司透过其基金管理附属公司Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners（「SHKCP」）提供的重大且可扩展的种子资金支持。SHKCP 凭借集团于另类投资及资本市场的强大专业能力，透过其管理的基金及精选战略合作伙伴，为投资者提供差异化的多元另类投资策略管道。   这项长期策略性种子投资将为WPC提供资金稳定性，并加速其初期交易的执行，日后将随着平台资金规模的增长而投入更多资本。此平台的推出标志着 Wentworth 的重大扩张，将其机构级股权投资方法延伸至信贷领域，并把握澳洲市场日益增长的私募信贷机遇。   新鸿基公司执行主席李成煌表示：「我们很荣幸能参与支持Wentworth新基金的创立，在推动其成长的同时，也策略性地布局于潜力庞大的澳洲房地产私募信贷市场。我们对Issa的卓越领导力及整个Wentworth团队的专业能力充满信心。我们视此不仅为一项投资，更是能为我们各另类投资平台创造机会的长期合作伙伴关系。」   如欲了解更多有关 WPC 的信息，请参阅 Wentworth 的官方新闻稿。   - 完 -     关于新鸿基有限公司及 Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners 新鸿基有限公司 (香港股份代号: 86) (「新鸿基公司」/「本公司」，连同其附属公司「本集团」) 是一家领先的香港金融机构，在另类投资和财富管理领域备受肯定。新鸿基公司成立于1969年，其多元化的投资组合，涵盖公开市场、信贷和另类投资策略 (其中包括房地产和私募股权)，缔造长期经风险调整回报。   凭借其扎根亚洲的传承，新鸿基公司支持和培育该地区优秀且具专业能力的新晋资产管理公司，赋能他们实现卓越表现。集团亦利用其长久以来建立的投资业务专长和丰富资源，透过其家族办公室解决方案，为理念一致的合作伙伴和超高净值投资者提供量身定制的投资解决方案。截至2025年6月30日，集团的资产总值约为377亿港元。 如欲了解更多关于新鸿基公司的信息，请浏览www.shkco.com或关注公司领英。    Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners 成立于 2020 年，是新鸿基有限公司旗下受香港证监会监管的附属公司，持有第一、四及九类牌照。如欲了解更多关于SHKCP的信息，请浏览 www.shkcapital.com或关注公司领英。   关于 Wentworth Wentworth是一家成立于2019年的澳洲房地产私募股权公司，迄今已完成超过26亿澳元的房地产交易。公司专注于收购优质但常被市场忽视的物业，并执行量身定制的策略，致力为投资者释放卓越价值。凭借在住宅、物流及生命科学领域的专业经验，Wentworth以创业精神与实地管理方式开展每一项投资。公司致力创造持久价值，同时改善建筑环境、支持当地社区，并为其共同理念的投资者带来稳健回报。更多信息请浏览：www.wentworthcp.com.au.   媒体查询，请联络： Burson 冷书杰 +852 5443 4320 梁家立 +852 9190 1969 詹子悦 +852 9142 2528 电邮：SHKCo@hkstrategies.com     其他重要信息 本新闻稿包含或可能包含构成前瞻性陈述的声明。诸如「预期」、「相信」、「预计」、「估计」、「目标」、「预测」、「风险」、「可能」、「打算」、「展望」、「应该」、「可能」、「将会」、「或许」、「也许」、「将」、「继续」、「计划」、「概率」、「指示性」、「寻求」、「目标」、「计划」等词语以及其他类似表达旨在或可能识别前瞻性陈述。 本新闻稿中的任何此类陈述仅代表截至本新闻稿发布之日，并基于可能发生变更的假设和意外事件，恕不另行通知，有关市场和行业趋势、预测、指引和估计的陈述亦是如此。本新闻稿中的任何前瞻性陈述均不构成对未来表现的指示、保证、担保或预测，并且涉及已知和未知的风险、不确定性和其他因素，其中许多因素超出了做出此类陈述的人士、其关联公司及其和其董事、高级职员、雇员、代理人和顾问的控制范围，并且可能涉及对未来事件的主观判断和假设，这些判断和假设可能正确也可能不正确，并且可能导致实际结果与任何此类陈述中明示或暗示的结果存在重大差异。我们强烈提醒您不要过度依赖前瞻性陈述，且任何人均不承担与此相关的任何责任。 本新闻稿不构成金融产品或投资建议、收购、交换或处置证券的建议，也不构成会计、法律或税务建议。本新闻稿的编写并未考虑个人的目标、法律、财务或税务状况和需求。在做出任何投资决定之前，个人应根据自身目标、法律、财务和税务状况和需求，考虑信息的适当性，并根据其个人需求和司法管辖区寻求法律、税务和其他适当的建议。 2025-12-04 此财经新闻稿由EQS via SeaPRwire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php

香港, 2025年12月4日 - (亚太商訊) - 据联想控股微空间报道，近日，联泓格润新能源材料和生物可降解材料一体化项目（以下简称"联泓格润一体化项目"）圆满中交。该项目是联泓战略2.0阶段投资额最大、装置数量最多的项目，总投资125亿元，占地约1700亩，主要建设130万吨/年DMTO、20万吨/年EVA、30万吨/年PO、24万吨/年PPG、5万吨/年PPC等生产装置和相关配套设施。这座材料"超级工厂"通过一体化的协同生产模式，实现了原料供给、能源利用与多类材料生产的高度衔接，夯实了联泓未来发展的基础。2025年11月6日，联泓格润一体化项目中的24万吨/年PPG装置率先实现投料试生产，并一次性打通全流程，为整个项目的后续试运行打赢"第一仗"。随着未来各装置陆续投产，这些看似陌生的化工材料，也将融入大众生活的方方面面：打造更耐用的光伏组件、让汽车更轻量化、提供更舒适的家居用品，乃至引领绿色可持续的生活方式...DMTO：甲醇制烯烃把甲醇变成"材料母粒"光伏组件、电线电缆、功能薄膜...我们日常用到的很多材料，都离不开最基础的烯烃。石油是烯烃生产的主流原料，但我国富煤贫油的现状制约了产业的发展。因此，以煤为原料合成甲醇、通过甲醇制取烯烃成为国产替代的重要方式。目前，联泓新科已形成完整的高端烯烃深加工产业链，其中甲醇制烯烃和烯烃分离技术，是国内首套拥有完全自主知识产权的技术，打通了从煤到烯烃的产业链。此次项目中，DMTO（即甲醇制取低碳烯烃）装置相当于整个体系的"原料发动机"，产出的乙烯、丙烯等烯烃会在园区内部被进一步利用：乙烯 → EVA（光伏材料）丙烯 → PO（中间原料）→ PPG / PPC（特种材料、生物材料）这种"烯烃—中间体—材料"的衔接链，让烯烃原料能够实现更完整的梯级利用和多路径转化，从而提升整体资源效率与供应稳定性。EVA：乙烯-醋酸乙烯共聚物支撑光伏稳定发电的新能源材料光伏组件里有一层"透明薄膜"，决定着光伏面板能否经受住暴晒、温差和风沙的考验。EVA正是制作这种光伏胶膜的重要原料之一。近年来，随着我国光伏装机量持续攀升，EVA的需求也在快速增长。根据大宗商品信息服务企业卓创资讯数据显示，2025年上半年国内EVA表观消费量达到164.2万吨，进口依存度仍在20%以上，预计2029年EVA总需求量将达到535万吨。在此背景下，联泓格润一体化项目建设的20万吨/年EVA装置显得尤为关键。投产后，联泓新科EVA总产能将超过35万吨/年，主要供应高附加值的光伏胶膜料，可满足40GW光伏装机需求，支持的年发电量可替代1300万吨标煤。这不仅将补齐联泓新科全系列高压EVA产品，进一步增强其在光伏材料领域的供给能力，也有助于进一步提升我国光伏产业链的自主可控水平。PO：环氧丙烷链接上下游的关键中间原料要让烯烃真正变成丰富的材料体系，PO是不可忽视的一环。PO是现代化工中重要的中间体，下游衍生产品近百种，可广泛应用于汽车、建筑、纺织、日化等多个领域。在这些下游产品中，聚醚多元醇（PPG）是最主要的消费方向，2024年应用占比接近九成。与此同时，PO也是生物可降解材料聚碳酸亚丙酯（PPC）的关键原料。可以看出，在联泓格润一体化项目中，PO装置起到了"承上启下"的作用：向上：衔接烯烃体系向下：支撑PPG、PPC等装置的原料供应据介绍，30万吨/年PO生产装置成功打破国外专利商的工艺技术垄断，打通了从烯烃到可降解材料产业链条的关键环节，让产品附加值提高10倍以上。PPG：聚醚多元醇更轻、更强、更节能的特种材料PPG是现代制造业中非常重要的基础材料，广泛用于汽车、家居、建筑保温、纺织、新能源等领域，对材料的轻量化、舒适性和能效表现具有关键影响。联泓格润一体化项目正在建设的24万吨/年PPG项目采用国内自主开发的连续法工艺技术，主要原料PO和环氧乙烷（EO）为联泓新科自产，具有投资省、能耗低、原料自给、转化率高、产品品质优等特点。2025年11月6日，该装置顺利实现投料试生产，并成功一次打通全流程，产出合格的PPG产品，为联泓格润一体化项目试生产工作打下了良好的基础。PPC：聚碳酸亚丙酯让二氧化碳变成生物可降解材料PPC是一种自带"绿色基因"的新一代生物可降解材料。它以PO + CO₂为主要原料，实现了生产过程中的二氧化碳资源化利用，为生物可降解材料提供了更绿色的生产路径。与其他生物可降解材料相比，PPC具有刚韧平衡性好、阻隔性好、透明度高、保水保墒性优异等优点，适合用于绿色包装、农膜和一次性产品--这些都是当下环保需求颇为迫切的方向。联泓格润一体化项目建设的PPC装置及配套项目采用与中国科学院相关院所共同开发的最新一代催化剂技术，填补了国内空白，投产后每年可回收利用二氧化碳20万吨。从DMTO到PO，再到EVA、PPG、PPC...联泓格润一体化项目构建起一条从原料到材料的完整链条。随着项目加速进入投产阶段，联泓新科新能源材料、生物材料、电子材料和特种材料四大板块的业务更加清晰，也将为光伏、新能源汽车、人形机器人、绿色包装等产业提供更稳定、可持续的材料支撑。参考链接：《联泓格润新能源材料和生物可降解材料一体化项目圆满中交》：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/pl6N2JN9VSHP63jRnPWW3Q《联泓格润一体化项目迎来投产"开门红"--24万吨/年聚醚多元醇（PPG）装置一次开车成功》：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/e2mcy8nlQg0aWkZEe5yMOg《2025年中国环氧丙烷行业市场推动因素及未来机遇》《2024枣庄十佳项目采风（1）滕州市联泓格润新能源材料和生物可降解材料一体化项目》：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/kGn0GEvCrRu0OJ94m3jB5w Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

马斯喀特，阿曼, 2025年12月4日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 推出三个月后，阿曼十年黄金居留计划正成为该地区最具吸引力的长期居留途径之一，吸引着寻求稳定环境、透明监管及高增长市场战略通道的投资者、企业家和国际流动家庭日益浓厚的兴趣。该计划在《阿曼2040愿景》框架下推出，为希望在这一定位为安全且全球互联经济枢纽的国家扎根的投资者提供结构化框架。展现阿曼当代风貌，融合增长、安全与生活品质元素，彰显该国繁荣宜居的声誉。黄金居留计划通过七条明确路径，以最低52万美元投资额换取长期居留权。投资方式包括：购置综合旅游区内已竣工房产；在阿曼注册公司；购买政府开发债券；投资马斯喀特证券交易所上市证券；或在持牌阿曼银行存入五年期以上定期存款。申请人亦可通过以下途径获得资格：拥有雇佣至少50名阿曼国民的企业，或依据《阿曼外资投资法》获得提名（前提是企业资本满足规定门槛）。该计划的核心特色在于其以家庭为中心的设计。获批申请人可担保配偶及任何年龄段子女，在旅游区外额外购置房产，并无需本地担保人即可雇佣最多三名家政人员。该居留权还包含移民快速通道及亲属访客签证延期等权益——此类福利在全球居留计划中极为罕见，使阿曼成为兼具长期安全保障与包容稳定环境的家庭移民目的地。申请系统实现全数字化，全球申请人可在线上传材料、追踪进度，并直接对接专属客户经理。该计划由Migrate World提供支持，其尽职调查核验与迁居服务确保入籍流程符合国际投资移民标准。此精简模式彰显阿曼在机构层面推动效率化、透明化及统一化投资者的服务体系。阿曼位于亚洲、非洲与中东交汇的地理位置持续吸引全球关注。凭借覆盖逾26亿消费者的市场准入及直通主要贸易通道的区位优势，该国正日益成为区域运营的稳定基地。强大的监管机构、长期的政治中立立场以及全球最稳定的货币之一，进一步增强了投资者信心。生活质量指标同样推动着全球需求——阿曼在安全、气候和购买力方面位居全球前列。官方指出，该计划正有效配合国家战略，助力优先领域吸引人才与资本。要求雇佣阿曼国民的途径支持着该国人力资本目标，而强制性审计则强化了参与企业的治理与运营标准。投资者对可再生能源、物流、先进制造业、旅游业及采矿业的早期关注，与阿曼《2040愿景》下的经济多元化议程高度契合。在全球居留权与公民身份计划竞争加剧的背景下，阿曼正将本国模式定位为长期、可靠且以伙伴关系为导向的典范。当其他地区计划过度依赖短期激励时，阿曼基于监管透明度、经济稳定性及家庭导向设计的方案，正逐步获得国际投资界的认可。该计划实施三个月以来，初步数据显示其有望在未来数年成为提升阿曼投资吸引力的关键引擎。更多详情及申请流程请访问：https://omanresidence.gov.om/ 关于阿曼投资局：阿曼投资局是苏丹国战略投资的官方门户，为投资者提供统一对接渠道，覆盖与《阿曼2040愿景》相契合的优先发展领域。该平台汇聚22家政府及私营机构，从项目咨询到业务扩展全程提供高效透明、以投资者为中心的服务体验。通过定制化支持、行业洞察及全数字化服务生态系统，阿曼投资局助力全球投资者顺利开展业务。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Muscat, Oman, Dec 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Three months after its introduction, Oman's 10-Year Golden Residency is emerging as one of the region's most compelling long-term residency pathways, attracting rising interest from investors, entrepreneurs, and internationally mobile families seeking stability, transparent regulation, and strategic access to high-growth markets. The programme-launched under Oman Vision 2040-offers a structured framework for investors wishing to establish deeper roots in a country positioning itself as a secure and globally connected economic hub.The Golden Residency grants eligible applicants long-term residency in return for a minimum investment of USD 520,000 across seven clearly defined routes. These include owning completed real estate units within Integrated Tourism Complexes; establishing a company registered in Oman; purchasing government development bonds; investing in securities listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange; or placing a fixed-term deposit in a licensed Omani bank for a minimum of five years. Applicants may also qualify by owning a company that employs at least 50 Omani nationals or through nomination under Oman's Foreign Capital Investment Law, provided the company's capital meets the required threshold.A defining feature of the programme is its family-centric design. Approved applicants can sponsor their spouse and children of any age, secure additional property outside tourism zones, and employ up to three domestic workers without a local sponsor. The residency also includes fast-track immigration lanes and expanded visit visas for extended family members. These benefits-rare in many global residency schemes-position Oman as a destination offering long-term security as well as an inclusive, predictable environment for families.The application system is fully digital, enabling applicants worldwide to upload documents, track applications, and engage directly with dedicated relationship managers. The programme is supported by Migrate World, which provides due-diligence verification and relocation support to align the onboarding process with international investor-migration standards. The streamlined model reflects Oman's broader institutional push toward efficiency, transparency, and unified investor services.Oman's geographic position at the junction of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East continues to be a central factor in global interest. With access to more than 2.6 billion consumers and direct links to major trade routes, the country is increasingly viewed as a stable base for regional operations. Strong regulatory institutions, long-standing political neutrality, and one of the world's most stable currencies further reinforce investor confidence. Quality-of-life indicators are also contributing to global demand, with Oman ranking among the top countries worldwide for safety, climate, and purchasing power.Officials note that the programme is already complementing national efforts to attract talent and capital into priority sectors. Pathways requiring the employment of Omani nationals support the country's human-capital goals, while mandatory audits strengthen governance and operational standards among participating companies. Early interest from investors in renewable energy, logistics, advanced manufacturing, tourism, and mining aligns closely with Oman's diversification agenda under Vision 2040.As competition intensifies across global residency and citizenship programmes, Oman is positioning its model as long-term, reliable, and partnership-driven. While other regional initiatives rely heavily on short-term incentives, Oman's approach-grounded in regulatory clarity, economic stability, and a family-focused design-is steadily gaining recognition in international investment circles. Three months into its rollout, early indicators suggest the programme is on track to become a key driver of Oman's investment attractiveness in the years ahead.Further details and the full application process are available at: https://omanresidence.gov.om/About Invest OMAN:Invest Oman is the Sultanate's official gateway for strategic investment, offering investors unified access to opportunities across priority sectors aligned with Oman Vision 2040. The platform brings together more than 22 government and private entities under one roof, providing a streamlined, transparent, and investor-centric experience from initial enquiry to project expansion. Through tailored support, sector insights, and a fully digital services ecosystem, Invest OMAN enables global investors to navigate establishment procedures efficiently and unlock long-term value in one of the region's most stable and strategically connected economies. For more information, visit https://investoman.om/Contact InformationInvest Omannews@investoman.omSOURCE: Invest OMANRelated ImagesProsperity and Liveability in Oman.jpgA contemporary Omani setting featuring growth, safety, and quality-of-life elements that define the country’s reputation for prosperity and liveability. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

ATLANTA, GA, Dec 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OMP is helping McCormick & Co., the global leader in flavor, with an AI-driven and autonomous operational planning initiative. This partnership enables McCormick to manage both assembly-to-order (ATO) and make-to-stock (MTS) production within the Unison PlanningTM platform.The initiative tackles key challenges, including balancing ATO and MTS production on shared lines, improving inventory projections through quality-based stock releases, and managing capacity amid fluctuating demand. Addressing these challenges requires close collaboration across regions with North American and EMEA teams working in parallel, and seamless integration of SAP with the operational planning functionality within Unison Planning™. The first implementations will roll out in Canada and the United States before expanding to the EMEA and APAC regions.Through its partnership with OMP, McCormick is implementing autonomous, decision-centric planning powered by agentic AI to transform how production and inventory are managed. The solution enables McCormick teams to plan more effectively for both custom and standard products, rapidly adjust to shifts in demand or supply, and make smarter sourcing decisions. The result is a more responsive supply chain that delivers optimized cost and cash by improving alignment between market demand and production timelines, as well as supporting lower cost of goods through waste reduction. These enhancements are also expected to indirectly result in higher service levels and improved top-line growth."We're really excited about this technology as part of our roadmap of digital transformation," says Whitney Shlesinger, VP of Global Planning and Logistics. "We're embracing AI to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen our supply chain against volatility.""McCormick is showing how autonomous planning, planner empowerment, and leadership alignment can strengthen resilience," said Philip Vervloesem, Chief Commercial & Markets Officer at OMP. "Together, we are embedding AI in a way that supports agility, collaboration, and innovation across their supply chain."DisclaimerSAP and other SAP products and services mentioned herein, as well as their respective logos, are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP SE in Germany and other countries. Please see https://www.sap.com/copyright for additional trademark information and notices. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies.About McCormickMcCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With over $6.7 billion in annual sales across 150 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute herbs, spices, seasonings, condiments and flavors to the entire food and beverage industry including retailers, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with trademark registrations include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, Gourmet Garden, FONA and Giotti. The breadth and reach of our portfolio uniquely position us to capitalize on the consumer demand for flavor in every sip and bite, through our products and our customers' products. We operate in two segments, Consumer and Flavor Solutions, which complement each other and reinforce our differentiation. The scale, insights, and technology that we leverage from both segments are meaningful in driving sustainable growth.Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose - To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable, and delicious go hand in hand.To learn more, visit: www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Instagram and LinkedIn.About OMPOMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow, and thrive by offering the best digitized supply chain planning solution on the market. Hundreds of customers in a wide range of industries benefit from using OMP's unique Unison Planning™.Contact InformationPhilip VervloesemChief Commercial & Markets Officerpvervloesem@omp.com+1-770-956-2723SOURCE: OMP Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

亚特兰大，佐治亚州, 2025年12月3日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - OMP正通过人工智能驱动的自主运营规划方案，助力全球调味品领导者麦考密克公司。此次合作使麦考密克能够在Unison Planning™平台内同时管理按订单组装(ATO)与按库存生产(MTS)模式。该计划着力解决三大核心挑战：在共享生产线上平衡ATO与MTS模式、通过基于质量的库存释放优化库存预测、以及在需求波动中实现产能管理。解决这些挑战需要跨区域紧密协作——北美与欧洲中东非洲团队并行运作，并实现SAP系统与Unison Planning™运营规划功能的无缝集成。首批实施将在加拿大和美国启动，随后扩展至欧洲中东非洲及亚太地区。通过与OMP的合作，麦考密克正借助智能代理AI技术实施自主决策型规划，重塑生产与库存管理模式。该解决方案使麦考密克团队能够更高效地规划定制与标准产品，快速响应供需变化，并作出更明智的采购决策。由此构建的敏捷供应链通过优化市场需求与生产时间线的匹配度，实现成本与现金流最优化，同时通过减少浪费降低商品成本。这些改进预计还将间接提升服务水平并促进收入增长。“这项技术作为我们数字化转型路线图的重要组成部分，令我们倍感振奋，”全球规划与物流副总裁惠特尼·施莱辛格表示，“我们正通过人工智能提升效率、降低成本，并增强供应链应对波动的能力。”“麦考密克正展现如何通过自主规划、赋能规划师及领导层协同来增强韧性，”OMP首席商务与市场官菲利普·弗弗洛森指出。“我们正携手将人工智能深度融入其供应链体系，全面赋能敏捷性、协作性与创新力。”免责声明本文提及的SAP及其他SAP产品与服务名称及其标识，均为SAP SE在德国及其他国家/地区的商标或注册商标。更多商标信息及声明请参阅 https://www.sap.com/copyright 。文中所有其他产品及服务名称均为其各自所有者的商标。关于麦考密克麦考密克公司是全球风味行业的领导者。我们在150个国家和地区拥有超过67亿美元的年销售额，为整个食品饮料行业（包括零售商、食品制造商和餐饮企业）生产、营销和分销香草、香料、调味料、调味品和风味剂。我们拥有商标注册的最受欢迎品牌包括：麦考密克、法兰奇、弗兰克辣酱、斯塔布斯、老湾、劳瑞、扎塔兰、杜克罗、瓦希内、乔卢拉、施瓦茨、卡米斯、大桥、俱乐部之家、飞机牌、美食花园、富纳和乔蒂。凭借产品组合的广度与覆盖深度，我们能够通过自有产品及客户产品，精准把握消费者对每一口滋味的追求。公司业务分为消费品与风味解决方案两大板块，二者相辅相成，强化差异化优势。两大板块所赋能的规模效应、市场洞察与技术实力，为实现可持续增长提供有力支撑。麦考密克创立于1889年，总部位于美国马里兰州亨特谷，始终秉持企业宗旨——携手共创风味未来。我们致力于构建“风味联结世界”的美好愿景，让健康、可持续与美味完美融合。了解更多信息，请访问： www.mccormickcorporation.com  或关注麦考密克公司Instagram及LinkedIn账号。关于OMPOMP为面临复杂规划挑战的企业提供业界顶尖的数字化供应链规划解决方案，助力企业卓越发展、持续成长。数百家跨行业客户通过采用OMP独创的Unison Planning™技术获益良多。联系方式Philip Vervloesem首席商务与市场官pvervloesem@omp.com +1-770-956-2723 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, December 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 26th Hong Kong Forum, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, wrapped up after the successful two-day event attracted more than 320 representatives from Hong Kong business associations worldwide and business leaders from 33 countries and regions.This year’s Hong Kong Forum focused on how enterprises can leverage Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support from the Chinese Mainland and being closely connected to the world as an ideal springboard for expanding abroad. Also covered was how Hong Kong attracts talent and infuses innovative thinking across industries, driving transformation while creating more development opportunities. The programme featured keynote speeches, a series of networking activities, and local visits to give participants deeper insights into Hong Kong from multiple perspectives.Helping mainland enterprises “go global” and tap into international marketsIn her welcome remarks, Margaret Wong, Chairperson of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, said: “This year’s Hong Kong Forum featured many exciting highlights, allowing associations to share experiences and insights across regions. This gave an opportunity to discuss collaborations between different business associations, Hong Kong business leaders, and cross-association collaborations. This year, we introduced new initiatives featuring local visit tracks and networking sessions specifically designed for young members.”Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said in her opening remarks that, “Nowadays, more mainland businesses are ready and keen to expand internationally. As a core member of this Task Force (GoGlobal Task Force), with the support of our 13 mainland offices, we will help mainland enterprises connect with service providers in Hong Kong, including financial, legal, IP and accounting professionals, and match them with partners and buyers in target overseas markets.”Outlining the HKTDC’s strategic direction for the coming year, Sophia Chong added, “Going forward at the HKTDC, we are to begin the first of another three-year plan to reinforce Hong Kong’s role as superconnector and super value-adder, linking the Chinese Mainland and the world. This will create opportunities for not only Hong Kong companies, but also Federation members across business, finance, I&T and creative sectors, to name but a few. We will strengthen our city’s foothold in emerging and mature markets. We will collaborate with our partners to do more outreach in your countries and regions.”One of the highlights this year is a newly added session, “Dialogue with the HKTDC Chairman” hosted by Margaret Wong. During the dialogue, Professor Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman, said: “Amidst the growing economic and commercial interactions between China and global markets, Hong Kong solidifies its role as a superconnector and super value-adder.  Hong Kong offers unique advantages including a stable financial infrastructure, a robust legal system, a diverse talent pool and comprehensive professional services. Collectively, these make Hong Kong an ideal place for any company that wants to do business in the Chinese Mainland or ASEAN.”Professor Frederick Ma mentioned that the HKTDC will enhance its flagship events, including the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) to be held from 26 to 27 January 2026, to enhance the business elements.  “A Global Business Summit will be introduced to extend AFF beyond the financial sector with a view to engaging commercial leaders across industries, particularly in high-growth sectors, and create connections between business operations and financial solutions.”Joseph Chan, the Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Government of Hong Kong SAR, attended the luncheon on the second day of the forum and delivered a remark.Hong Kong as a strategic springboard for global market expansionHong Kong serves as a two-way business platform, both as a super-connector and super value-adder between the Chinese Mainland and international markets, helping mainland enterprises “go global,” and “bringing in” global companies. At the “Hong Kong: The Launchpad for Navigating Global Markets” plenary, Peter Yan, Director-General of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises of the HKSAR Government, shared the stage with Tony Cheng, Managing Director & General Manager - Hong Kong/Macau of Merck Healthcare; Marco Galimberti, CEO - APAC of Venchi Asia Pacific; and Joanne Hon, Managing Director of Equinix Hong Kong.The discussion covered analysing global business environments and trends exploring how international enterprises can leverage Hong Kong as a strategic springboard for global market expansion. They highlighted Hong Kong’s unique advantages, including its role as a gateway to the Chinese Mainland and Asia, access to a diverse consumer base, a highly internationalised business environment.The thematic session “Creative Minds and Strategic Innovation in Fuelling Hong Kong’s Economic Future” featured Garrick Lau, Head of Sustainability and Shared Value of Nan Fung Group; Simon Loong, Founder and Group CEO of WeLab; Kevin Ng, CEO of InnoBlock Technology; and Audrey Shum, Managing Director of Christie’s Asia Pacific. The discussion explored how creativity and innovation can inject new momentum into Hong Kong’s economic and cultural development, and how imaginative thinking can help address contemporary challenges and seize emerging opportunities.Young entrepreneurs inject fresh momentum into businessThe “From Idea to Impact: Building a Thriving Business in Technology” plenary put the spotlight on a group of business leaders from innovative tech companies who shared insights on identifying market needs, developing sustainable business models, and tackling challenges faced during growth stages. Speakers included Natalie Chow, Co-founder and CEO of KIBO; Jason Li, Co-founder and CTO of Green Vigor; Eugene Siu, CEO and Co-founder of Petalife; and Suen Hau-shing, Co-founder of Onepile.This year’s forum also introduced a new session, “Meet the Mentor”, inviting Andy Ann, the Chairman and CEO of NDN Group to engage with young entrepreneurs to share valuable advice and practical experience on entrepreneurship, and to encourage more of them to join the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide. The event was co-organised with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce’s Young Executives Club, and it also provided opportunities for young members to connect with local young talent and explore new business opportunities.Global chamber leaders explore Hong Kong’s I&T and Cultural Design ProjectsDuring the forum, arrangements were made by the HKTDC for representatives to visit Hong Kong’s innovation and technology infrastructure and cultural and design projects. Highlights included the Data Technology Hub and Advanced Manufacturing Centre at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, the Hong Kong Productivity Council, and the M+ Museum.The Hong Kong Forum is the annual flagship event of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide. Founded in 2000, the Federation today has a network of 49 business associations with membership of approximately 11,000 business executives and professionals from 38 countries and regions.Forum website: https://hkforum.hktdc.com/conference/hkforum/enPhoto download: https://bit.ly/3KcVdLYThe 26th Hong Kong Forum, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, successfully concluded after two days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreThe forum attracted over 320 representatives from Hong Kong business associations worldwide, as well as business leaders and professionals from 33 countries and regionsWelcome remarks by Margaret Wong, Chairperson of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations WorldwideOpening remarks by Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDCDuring “Dialogue with the HKTDC Chairman”, Professor Frederick Ma shared that amidst the growing economic and commercial interactions between China and global markets, Hong Kong solidifies its role as a superconnector and super value-adderJoseph Chan, the Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Government of Hong Kong SAR, attended the luncheon on the second day of the forum and delivered a remarkMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department:Johnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout FHKBAWThe Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide is a unique network of 49 Hong Kong Business Associations in 38 countries and regions with about 11,000 individual associates. These Hong Kong Business Associations were started by overseas traders, buyers and professionals, who have strong business links to Hong Kong in their respective countries, for the purpose of networking and exchanging of business information and ideas. Each of these Associations has their own individual members who are top business people and SMEs in their home country. They are Hong Kong's closest allies and partners in the world market. With the help of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), these Associations formed the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide in November 2000. The Federation aims to achieve synergy among the global network of Hong Kong Business Associations. It provides an effective base for member associations to network and exchange information, thereby, generating business opportunities.Website: https://www.hkfederation.org.hk/aboutAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

- Renowned design master Alan Chan and emerging artist Chilai Howard present BOTTEGA HONG KONG and TINY STUDIO respectively, spotlighting inspirational dialogue between Hong Kong and Italian creatives- French design authority Maison&Objet returns with an upgraded presence under the new banner Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong 2025, featuring two signature pavilions: Design Factory and Design Showcase, and business lounge Le Club- Designers and exhibitors from places including the Chinese Mainland, Belgium, Czechia, France, Italy, Macao and Taiwan, appear alongside local showcases by the Hong Kong Design Centre, Hong Kong Design Institute and others, demonstrating the convergence of creativity and culture- 13 InnoTalks sessions and 20 creative workshops will be held during the fair, covering sustainable design, retro aesthetics and craftsmanship, fostering professional exchange and building public engagementHONG KONG, December 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), DesignInspire 2025 opens today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and runs until 6 December. From tomorrow until Saturday, the exhibition will welcome industry professionals and the public with free admission. The event brings together over 260 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, providing an opportunity for design enthusiasts, buyers and members of the public to explore how design connects culture, industry and everyday life through exhibitions, dialogues and workshops.A global platform weaving creativity and commerceThe HKTDC’s commitment to promoting the development of Hong Kong’s cultural and creative industries continues, cementing the city’s role as an east-meets-west centre for international cultural exchange. Since 2017, DesignInspire has provided a platform for designers, brands and creative institutions to connect with potential buyers from around the world, unlocking design-led business opportunities. Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “This year’s DesignInspire unites global creative and business talents, presenting major international collaborations that underscore the event’s mission as a world-class design platform. Artistic exchange is not only where ideas and inspiration are born – it also provides the opportunity to build new partnerships. With its unique position as a global business hub, Hong Kong is ideally placed to foster international exchanges and collaboration.”A key highlight of this year’s DesignInspire is the triumphant return of French lifestyle and design authority Maison&Objet* which presents the upgraded Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong 2025*, bringing together 16 internationally renowned designers and artisans and more than 200 brands. Centred on the concept of “Crossroads,” the curation presents a cross-cultural design language spanning dialogue, sustainable innovation and avant-garde craft. Design Factory, curated by four international curators, features over 200 pieces that envision future living through materials, crafts and narrative, including works by French trend hunter Elizabeth Leriche and the co-founders of COLLECTIBLE, Clélie Debehault and Liv Vaisberg. Meanwhile, Design Showcase connects seven design capitals – Dubai, Hong Kong, Milan, New Delhi, Paris, Seoul and Shanghai – each interpreting diverse lifestyles and spatial imaginations through a distinctive urban context. Italian brand Moroso presents special showcase, Resonant Landscapes, a public art installation curated by Creative Director Patrizia Moroso that fuses sculptural form and sensory experience to create a poetic encounter between art and design.Philippe Delhomme, Executive Board Chairman of Maison&Objet, said: “Thanks CCIDA and DesignInspire for the continuous support. After our first showcase in Hong Kong last year, we received positive feedback and attention. This year’s upgraded Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong 2025 nearly doubles in scale. We will showcase the future of interior design and we look forward to gathering with global industry peers and potential buyers to explore deeper collaborations.”In its mission to connect global creativity and foster cross-industry collaboration, DesignInspire 2025 features international pavilions from places including the Chinese Mainland, Belgium, Czechia, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, South Korea, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, presenting a diversity of design viewpoints and cultural dialogues. The Czech Pavilion gathers Prague-based brands Artisème, Braasi Industry and Pigmentarium, showcasing Bohemian crystal and porcelain craftsmanship, handcrafted urban backpacks and artistic fragrances, and fusing centuries-old crafts with contemporary sensibilities through light, texture and scent. In addition, this year’s event features several first-time exhibitors, including the Hefei Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia and the Macao Product Design Association, to showcase creative works that highlight local characteristics.Beyond international showcases, a renowned designer and an emerging artist anchor the show’s cross-cultural narrative. BOTTEGA HONG KONG, with Alan Chan as Creative Director, along with UNVEIL LIMITED and Su Chang Design Research Office, reimagines everyday aesthetics through an “open carton” inspired by Italy’s alimentari and Hong Kong’s “si dor” neighbourhood stores. The pavilion showcases Hong Kong and Italian talent, including anothermountainman; Didi Ng, the first Hong Kong finalist of the LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize; Italian fashion brand FERRAGAMO; Italian furniture design powerhouse Moroso; glass artist Lucia Massari, known for pieces created for Dolce & Gabbana Casa; Alessandro Stabile Design Studio, one of Italy’s top emerging designers; and David Leung, photographer and artist. Together they are throwing the spotlight on Hong Kong-Italy design sensibilities and cultural narratives.Curated by rising artist Chilai Howard, TINY STUDIO takes inspiration from Hong Kong’s street stall culture to shape 12 studio pavilions with unique designs, bringing fashion designer Angus Tsui, renowned illustrator Pen So, local fragrance brand BeCandle, acclaimed music producer Edward Chan, and Kelly Cheuk and Kwokin from the music video and visual production studio (Re). The set-up hosts creators from both Hong Kong and Italy working across the fields of digital art, sound, scent, sculpture and hands-on workshops, inviting visitors into immersive interactions that capture the creative energy between the two places.This year, DesignInspire has partnered with Tatler to present “The A.I. Atelier”, an experience zone that blends design and technology. Supported by Gen.T and powered by Preface—a tech-enabling company founded by Tommy Lo, an outstanding young honouree from the Tatler Generation Tomorrow Community—this zone explores creativity through artificial intelligence (AI). It analyses visitors’ unique design spirit and styles, generating personalised visual creations on the spot. This gives audiences a first-hand experience of how AI is radically reshaping design language and forging a new era of intelligent synergy between design and technology.Local exhibitors also unveil new designs, including GERI, an intelligent textile technology company, which collaborates with graphic design master Kan Tai-keung to leverage DesignInspire debuting a new series of smart handbags as a seamless fusion of innovation and craftsmanship.Global creativity converges to expand collaborative horizonsTo connect local and international cultural and creative design communities, foster collaboration, and pave the way for future industry development, DesignInspire is hosting an exclusive VIP preview today. The event brings together leading creative and cultural organisations from Hong Kong and overseas, major institutions across various sectors, international enterprises and design service users and buyers. The fair aims to catalyse new business partnerships through face-to-face networking.This year’s participating companies span department stores, retail and residential development, hospitality and lifestyle brands, interior design practices and food and beverage groups, including Yves Saint Laurent Beauty from France, L'Oreal Luxe, Thai retail leaders The Mall Group and Central Retail, India’s Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID) and Bombay Shirt Company. Also in attendance are design and brand-strategy firms from Singapore and Europe such as Cameron Woo Design, First Sight International and Saguez & Partners. From the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, buyers include Eslite Spectrum Corporation, CHECK Hospitality Management, Haiguihai Group and Xiaochuniang Fast Food Co., Ltd., all of which are looking to leverage DesignInspire as a platform to explore cross-border collaboration opportunities that reflect the continued growth of cross-disciplinary design in the Asian market.InnoTalks explores diverse themes leading a new wave of design ideasTo foster professional dialogue and knowledge sharing, the InnoTalks series returns with 13 sessions this year, convening creators and experts to discuss sensory experiences and business models. Highlights include “Time Warp – When Nostalgia Meets the Future”, where local studios Nopaperstudio and Hoopla unpack how retro elements and craft vocabularies evolve into contemporary visual languages, and why the trend for nostalgia resonates in a fast-paced digital era.Another session, “Future development potential of Art Toy IP”, sees international designer Winson Ma analyse industry trends and explore how designer toys forge unique value chains across art, collecting and commerce, covering licensing, production and promotion models that turn creative characters into marketable cultural icons.Other InnoTalks sessions span topics including multisensory design, sustainable interiors and more, running alongside the Maison&Objet Exhibitors’ Forum and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries D Mark Presentation. A series of creative workshops will be open to the public, where participants can experience hands-on art creation, from cyanotype printing, light sculpture and stone painting to miniature art, paper craft and candle-making. Many of the workshops draw inspiration from Hong Kong motifs, integrating local elements into creative experiences.Harnessing the power of design and art to foster community inclusionDesignInspire is also collaborating with St. James’ Creation under St. James’ Settlement to promote artistic development for people in rehabilitation, introducing “MusicCLAY – Noided Music Making Experience Workshop” – a hands-on experience combining clay art with electronic noise music. In addition, the Hong Kong YMCA’s the DOOOR arts space joins the exhibition to integrate art into the community.Running concurrently with DesignInspire are three important HKTDC-led events – Business of IP Asia Forum, Entrepreneur Day and Start-up Express: International Edition 2025 – taking place from 4 to 5 December at the HKCEC, helping to create further synergies and business opportunities. One-on-one business matching will also be available to connect participants with design service firms and innovation companies worldwide.* Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)Photo download: https://bit.ly/4iv3RSsSponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre, DesignInspire runs from 3 to 6 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with free admission for industry professionals and the public from tomorrowA major annual design event, DesignInspire brings together over 260 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions in 2025A key highlight is the triumphant return of French lifestyle and design authority Maison&Objet with the upgraded Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong 2025, bringing together 16 internationally renowned artisansBOTTEGA HONG KONG, designed by international design master Alan Chan along with UNVEIL LIMITED and Su Chang Design Research Office, draws inspiration from Italy’s alimentari (boutique grocery stores) and Hong Kong’s local “si dor” corner shop culture Curated by rising artist Chilai Howard, TINY STUDIO takes inspiration from Hong Kong’s street stall culture to shape 12 studio pavilions with unique designMultiple photo spots across the venue offer visitors distinctive immersive and multi-sensory experiencesDesignInspire detailsDate:  4 to 6 December, 2025 (Thursday to Saturday)Time: 4 and 5 December   9:30am-7:30pm6 December         9:30am-7pmVenue: Hall 3DE, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreFee:  Free admission with registrationEvent website:https://designinspire.hktdc.comMedia enquiriesFor enquiries, please contact:Raconteur PR:Betsy TseTel: (852) 9742 7338Email: betsytse@raconteur.hkClementine CheungTel: (852) 9248 0876Email: clementinecheung@raconteur.hkHKTDC Communication and Public Affairs Department:Katy WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgStanley SoTel: (852) 2584 4395Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgHKTDC Newsroom: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.CCIDA’s website: www.ccidahk.gov.hk.About Business of Design WeekBusiness of Design Week (BODW), Asia’s premier annual event on design, innovation and brands since 2002, is organised by Hong Kong Design Centre and gathers some of the world’s foremost design masters, brand leaders and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong as well as overseas, driving discourse on the value of design and innovation to inspire global audiences and explore new business opportunities.Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Former Apple and Samsung SDI Battery Expert to Guide High-Purity Anode Materials and Dual-Use Next-Generation Cell Platforms.Ottawa, Ontario--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - December 3, 2025) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a leading developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and innovator of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sunho Kang, Ph.D., as Strategic Advisor, Battery Technology & Materials.This appointment follows the Company's November 3, 2025 announcement of a conditional $14.1 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada ("NRCan") under the Global Partnership Initiative (GPI), which supports the development of Canada's first chemical-free electro-thermal graphite purification demonstration plant. Dr. Kang's expertise directly aligns with the Company's plan to commercialize high-purity, battery-grade materials from its Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca deposits.Dr. Kang is a globally respected battery-materials scientist and industry executive with 26 years of experience across leading research institutions, national laboratories, and global battery and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. His expertise includes lithium-ion cell engineering, silicon-anode development, cathode innovation, dry-electrode manufacturing, and root-cause failure analysis.A former member of Professor John B. Goodenough's laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin and a former Staff Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, Dr. Kang has held senior executive positions at leading global companies including Samsung SDI (Vice President Research and Product Development), Apple (Senior Manager), and Volkswagen Group of America (Senior Vice President, Battery Technology).In his role at Focus, Dr. Kang will provide expert guidance across lithium-ion battery technologies, including material selection, cell design, and performance optimization as the Company advances its purification and anode-materials strategy. He will advise on the development and testing of battery-grade graphite and silicon composites, contribute to high-energy-density cell research and development for dual-use (defense and civilian) battery-anode applications, and provide direction on establishing and scaling battery-testing infrastructure, including next-generation cell formats. Dr. Kang will also help identify strategic collaborations with industry, academia, and national laboratories; contribute to the Company's intellectual property (IP) and patent roadmap; drive supplier-ecosystem development and technical due diligence for funding and partnership initiatives; and support the advancement of potential off-take and commercialization pathways."At Focus, we are committed to bringing in industry leaders who have delivered at the highest levels," said Jason Latkowcer, Vice President of Corporate Development. "Dr. Kang's appointment significantly strengthens our downstream integration strategy and adds deep technical credibility to our purification and battery-materials programs. His experience with cell qualification, supplier ecosystems, and next-generation battery materials enhances our ability to engage with OEMs and defense partners, while helping ensure our battery-testing efforts are efficient, coordinated, and technically rigorous.""Focus Graphite's deposits and chemical-free purification process have strong potential for next-generation anode materials," said Dr. Kang. "I look forward to helping bridge upstream graphite production with downstream cell-maker specifications and supporting the Company's patent-pending battery technologies. Strengthening a secure North American graphite supply chain is essential for advanced energy storage, particularly in defense and automotive applications, and I am pleased to contribute to Focus Graphite's commercialization strategy in these critical markets."As part of his engagement, Dr. Kang has been granted 50,000 stock options, exercisable at C$0.60 per share for five (5) years under the Company's incentive stock option plan, subject to regulatory approval, and may also receive cash compensation for certain advisory services.About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defence, and advanced materials industries.Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining — we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals — reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.com.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/ X: https://x.com/focusgraphiteInvestors Contact: Dean Hanisch CEO, Focus Graphite Inc. dhanisch@focusgraphite.com +1 (613) 612-6060Jason LatkowcerVP Corporate Developmentjlatkowcer@focusgraphite.comCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend," "expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated," and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things, the anticipated benefits and outcomes of the Global Partnerships Initiative ("GPI") funding award from Natural Resources Canada ("NRCan"); the design, construction, and commissioning of the Company's proposed electro-thermal graphite purification demonstration plant; the expected contributions of Dr. Sunho Kang in his role as Strategic Advisor; and the advancement of the Company's Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca projects through permitting, pilot testing, and potential future production. Forward-looking information also includes statements concerning the Company's expectations with respect to its ability to commercialize high-purity anode materials, integrate upstream and downstream operations, establish technical and offtake partnerships, and position both projects as strategic contributors to Quebec's and North America's critical-minerals and battery-materials supply chains.Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/276767 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) -  Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Christopher A. Viehbacher, “Biogen”) announced today that the latest data confirming the pharmacological effect of lecanemab (generic name, U.S. brand name LEQEMBI®), an anti-Aβ protofibril* antibody, on Aβ protofibrils (PF) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) was presented at the 18th Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) Conference. The findings represent the results from a large-scale clinical study demonstrating, for the first time, that binding of lecanemab to PF can be measured in CSF, enabling further understanding of how lecanemab slows Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progression.AD is a progressive, relentless disease with Aβ and tau as hallmarks. It is caused by a continuous underlying neurotoxic process driven by PF that begins before amyloid plaque accumulation and continues after plaque removal.1,2,3 Only LEQEMBI fights AD in two ways: targeting both protofibrils and amyloid plaque, which can impact tau downstream.In a CSF sub-cohort (n=410) of the Phase III Clarity AD study, total PF concentration in CSF was quantified using an ultrasensitive assay. Changes from baseline (pre-treatment) for the placebo group (natural course) and the lecanemab group were compared, and associations between PF changes and neurodegeneration biomarkers were analyzed.Total CSF PF concentration in the placebo group increased by 19% at 12 months and 29% at 18 months. In contrast, the lecanemab group showed a 59% increase at 12 months and a 45% increase at 18 months. At 12 months, the difference compared with placebo was statistically significant (p=0.0126).The increase in total CSF PF with lecanemab treatment suggests that lecanemab binds to PF (target engagement) and facilitates its mobilization from the vicinity of Aβ plaques within the brain parenchyma into the CSF (pharmacodynamic effect). This suggests that lecanemab is having the desired effect of mitigating the toxic effects of PF by mobilizing it outside of the brain parenchyma.In the placebo group, a statistically significant correlation was observed between changes in CSF PF and changes in neurodegeneration biomarkers (total tau, neurogranin) as well as tau pathology biomarkers (p-tau181, MTBR-tau243**) at baseline. This correlation disappeared with lecanemab treatment, suggesting that lecanemab reduces neurotoxicity by binding to PF.These findings reinforce lecanemab as the only AD treatment that targets neurotoxic PF and Aβ plaques, resulting in slower tau tangle accumulation on PET imaging.Eisai serves as the lead for lecanemab’s development and regulatory submissions globally with Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority.* Protofibrils are thought to be the most toxic Aβ species that contribute to brain damage in AD and play a major role in the cognitive decline of this progressive and devastating disease. Protofibrils can cause neuronal and synaptic damage in the brain, which can subsequently adversely affect cognitive function through multiple mechanisms.3 The mechanism by which this occurs has been reported not only by increasing the formation of insoluble Aβ plaques, but also by directly damaging signaling between neurons and other cells. It is believed that reducing protofibrils may reduce neuronal damage and cognitive impairment, potentially preventing the progression of AD.4** MTBR-tau243 is a novel biomarker composed of tau fragments that include residue 243 and the microtubule binding region, and is thought to arise during the formation of neurofibrillary tangles, a key pathological feature of AD. It has also been shown to have a strong correlation with tau PET.5MEDIA CONTACTSEisaiEisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5120Eisai Europe, Ltd.EMEA Communications Department+44 (0) 7974-879-419Emea-comms@eisai.netEisai Inc. (U.S.)Libby Holman+1-201-753-1945Libby_Holman@eisai.comBiogen Inc.Madeleine Shin+ 1-781-464-3260public.affairs@biogen.comINVESTOR CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Investor Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5122Biogen Inc.Tim Power+ 1-781-464-2442IR@biogen.comFor more details, please visit: https://www.eisai.com/news/2025/news202584.html   Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

香港, 2025年12月3日 - (亚太商訊) - 在技术革新、消费升级和政策驱动共同推动下，新能源汽车行业正从"规模扩张"向"价值竞争"阶段，高端赛道成价值锚点。赛力斯（股份代号9927）以"智慧重塑豪华"为核心，旗下问界品牌凭借技术、产品硬实力，既扛起"中国的奔驰宝马" 的豪华旗帜，又兼具"中国的特斯拉"的科技基因，正开启价值增长的全新周期。行业转向智能豪华，中国品牌迎来"结构性上行"全球新能源汽车市场正从"普及电动化"迈入"竞争高端化"。根据弗若斯特沙利文资料，2024年至2030年间，30万元以上高端新能源车年销量复合增长率预计将达14%，预计到2030年销量将达到570万辆，显著高于同期新能源乘用车市场9.5%的整体增速。在这一结构性上行周期中，赛力斯以"智慧重塑豪华"为核心理念，发布问界品牌，凭借明确的产品定位、出众的综合性能及鲜明的豪华特质，打破了传统豪华品牌在设计、性能、体验等层面的垄断，成为"中国的奔驰宝马"。与此同时，问界系列将辅助驾驶、智能安全、智能动力等技术融入到产品之中，全面满足高端用户对质感与智能的双重需求，又被业界称之为"中国的特斯拉"。截至目前，问界品牌已成功推出问界M5、问界M7、问界M8及问界M9四款核心产品，累计交付突破90万辆。公开数据显示，今年11月，赛力斯新能源汽车销量55203辆，同比增长49.84%，再创历史新高；前11个月累计销量超41万辆。其中，问界M9全系至今累计交付突破26万辆，创50万元级车型交付新纪录；问界M8累计交付突破13万辆，蝉联40万级销量冠军。与此同时，公司通过M7等车型向30万元级市场延伸，进一步扩大高端品牌覆盖面，让"豪华与智慧"成为更广泛消费者的日常体验。其新推出的全新问界M7上市短短41天，大定订单突破9万台，M7车型累计交付已突破35万辆，展现出强大的市场号召力。技术创新与财务成长并进，持续释放发展潜能作为 "智慧重塑豪华"理念的核心支撑，赛力斯自2016年全面转型新能源以来，持续保持高强度研发投入，2024年研发开支达56亿元人民币。目前，公司已形成超级增程系统、魔方技术平台、智能安全体系与超级工厂等技术IP，打造出可复用、可扩展的技术底座，为多车型共平台开发提供了强大支撑。其中，赛力斯量产的最新一代超级增程系统以44.8%的热效率与3.65kWh/L的油电转化率，兼顾续航与性能，解决高端使用者的"里程焦虑"；魔方技术平台相容增程、纯电与混动三种动力结构，具备高度可扩展性与模组化优势，支撑问界M9、M8、M7等多款车型快速量产；而智能安全体系以"场景定义安全"为核心，覆盖超300项安全功能，使智能驾驶安全性达到行业领先水平。扎实的技术与产品实力，最终转化为强劲的财务表现。2024年，公司实现营业收入1451亿元人民币，同比增长305.5%；毛利率提升至23.8%，归母净利润59亿元人民币，成功扭亏为盈，成为全球第四家盈利的新能源车企。2025年上半年，赛力斯净利润29亿元人民币，毛利率进一步提升至26.5%，既体现了高端产品的溢价能力，也印证了规模效应下的成本控制实力。从技术突围到产品爆款，从财务扭亏到价值重估，赛力斯以"智慧+豪华"为突破口，在新能源汽车行业的转型浪潮中走出了一条独特的成长路径。迭加公司已完成A+H 双资本平台的搭建，为其技术研发、产品创新与市场扩张注入更充足的动力。未来，随着技术研发的持续投入、产品矩阵的不断完善，赛力斯有望在高端智能电动汽车赛道持续领跑。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2025年12月3日 - (亚太商訊) - 今年8月，储能电池厂商双登股份（06960.HK）登陆港交所，成为港股"AIDC储能第一股"。上市首日，公司股价收盘大涨31.29%，显示出市场对AIDC储能赛道的强烈看好。尽管近期二级市场有所波动，但从战略定位、行业趋势与全球化布局来看，双登股份正处在结构性增长周期的起点。其核心驱动力不再局限于传统通信储能，而是锚定人工智能数据中心（AIDC）这一高增长、高壁垒的赛道，并通过系统级解决方案和海外市场的快速突破，构筑起面向未来的长期竞争力。多业务板块驱动增长双登股份作为全球领先的储能电池供应商，其前身可追溯至1986年在江苏泰州创立的密封蓄电池厂。经过多年的技术积累与市场深耕，公司已建立起稳固的行业地位。根据弗若斯特沙利文数据，2024年双登股份在全球通信及数据中心储能电池供应商中出货量排名第一，市占率高达11.1%，行业领先地位稳固。目前，公司的业务主要覆盖通信储能、AIDC储能和电力储能三大领域，形成多轮驱动的增长模式。在通信储能方面，双登当前服务的客户覆盖全球十大通信运营商及设备商中的五家，以及近30%的全球百大通信运营商，并与中国五大通信运营商均建立了长期合作关系。据弗若斯特沙利文预测，全球通信基站数量将从2024年的2100万座增至2030年的4390万座，带动通信储能新增装机容量由43.9 GWh提升至100.2 GWh，年复合增长率约14.7%，可见该领域未来仍有较大市场空间，将持续为双登提供稳定的收入来源。电力储能方面，根据弗若斯特沙利文预测，全球储能累计发电容量预计从2024年的746.8吉瓦时提升至2030年的6810.1吉瓦时。此外，平安证券研报指出，2024年国内电化学储能电站充放电量仅占新能源发电量的3.4%，渗透率仍处于低位。在"十四五"乃至2035年风光装机目标持续提升的背景下，储能装机具备广阔成长潜力，双登将持续受益。AIDC储能成为新增长引擎在通信储能与电力储能之外，随着近年来算力行业的持续增长，AIDC正迅速成为储能电池与系统应用的新蓝海。据弗若斯特沙利文预测，全球数据中心储能新增装机容量将从2024年的16.5GWh飙升至2030年的209.4GWh，复合年增长率高达52.7%。这一数据充分彰显了AIDC数据中心储能领域强劲的增长潜力，为布局该领域的企业提供了良好的发展机遇。可以看到，当前AIDC单机柜功率已从传统IDC的10kW跃升至100kW以上，电力负载波动剧烈且瞬时性强，对供电系统的响应速度、可靠性提出毫秒级要求。在此背景下，储能系统已不再是备用电源的"配角"，而成为保障算力连续运行的"刚需"。而双登股份早在2018年便前瞻性布局数据中心市场，与多家大型科技企业及数据中心运营商建立合作关系。截至2024年年底，公司已服务中国十大自有数据中心企业的80%，以及中国十大第三方数据中心企业的90%。根据2025年上半年业绩报告，其AIDC数据中心电池及系统业务收入占比已达47.2%，超越通信储能，成为公司的第一大收入来源，标志着其业务结构的成功转型。值得一提的是，由于AIDC对电力中断极为敏感，客户对储能供应商的可靠性要求极高，认证周期长、壁垒显著。目前来看，双登凭借先发优势与系统级交付能力，已建立起较强的客户粘性与竞争护城河。未来，随着储能经济性不断提升与AIDC建设提速，公司有望持续受益于这一高增长赛道。全球化布局成果显著与此同时，面对国内市场的激烈竞争，双登股份积极拓展利润空间更大的海外市场。目前，公司产品已成功突破国际市场壁垒，覆盖欧洲、东南亚等关键市场，并建立海外客户支持与交付团队，针对不同区域市场提供定制化技术支援与运维服务，推动从"产品出口"向"技术+产品+服务"一体化输出转型。具体来看，公司近期在海外市场也取得多项进展。2025年9月，双登股份与巴基斯坦知名通信客户及能源服务商成功签署合作备忘录，双方将聚焦巴基斯坦能源转型需求，加深在通信储能、户用储能等领域的协作。10月，在新加坡数据中心展会上，双登股份与泰国Planet Systems公司签署战略合作伙伴协议，携手加速泰国AIDC智算中心市场体系构建、项目开发落地及本地化服务网络建设。近日，公司又凭借卓越的技术实力与全球化交付能力，成功斩获东南亚AIDC智算中心多个头部企业项目，项目总金额一举突破亿元大关，进一步巩固了公司在全球AIDC智算中心储能市场的核心优势地位。这些进展，一方面印证了双登"出海"战略的有效性，另一方面，这标志着公司正从区域性供应商稳步迈向全球智慧能源解决方案的重要参与者，全球影响力持续提升技术优势构建核心竞争力在行业同质化竞争的情况下，双登股份并未止步于电池制造，而是通过垂直整合与研发创新，构建起难以复制的技术壁垒。区别于仅提供电芯的电池厂商或依赖外购核心部件的系统集成商，公司实现了"自产电芯+自研BMS+自研EMS"的全链条闭环能力，交付的是系统解决方案而非单纯电芯。这种模式使其在安全与可靠性上形成独特竞争力。此外，由公开数据即可发现公司对技术创新的高度重视，2025年上半年，公司新增专利申请65项，获授权10项（含发明专利3项），研发费用同比增长28.7%，为产品迭代与技术护城河的构筑提供了坚实支撑。依托这一研发体系，双登于2025年4月推出面向AIDC的"浸卫"高压锂电系统采用全浸没技术，显著抑制电芯热失控发生；单柜放电功率达540kW，满足高功率需求的同时，占地面积减少33%，显著提升空间利用效率与能源经济性。结语在AI浪潮席卷全球的背景下，算力已成为核心基础设施，而储能作为算力中心的"能源保障"，其重要性不言而喻。目前，双登股份凭借其在AIDC储能领域的先发优势、全链条可控的技术实力和不断扩展的海外市场，已在这条高速增长的赛道上占据有利位置。随着全球能源转型的加速和AI算力需求的持续爆发，这家刚登陆资本市场的行业龙头，其长期成长故事才刚刚开始。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Dec 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station is an anime exhibition site focused on Japanese anime content, which has developed a devout fan base around the world. From November 15, 2025 to February 15, 2026, it will be holding the “Digimon Adventure 02” & “Magical DoReMi #” ANIME 25TH ANNIVERSARY JOINT EXHIBITION. A sneak preview was held for the press on November 14, the day before the exhibition opened.Visitors to the anniversary joint exhibition can enjoy a variety of unique displays at Anime Tokyo Station, including rare character design materials, interactive digital content, and photo spots.Please visit Anime Tokyo Station and experience the full appeal of Digimon Adventure 02 and Magical DoReMi #.Exhibits ”Digimon Adventure 02” ＆ “Magical DoReMi #” ANIME 25TH ANNIVERSARY JOINT EXHIBITIONWhat is “Digimon Adventure 02”?Digimon Adventure 02 is the second series in the franchise, serving as a sequel to Digimon Adventure, which depicted the growth and adventures of children and their Digimon partners in the Digital World.Set three years after Taichi and friends’ adventure, a new enemy appears in the now-peaceful Digital World. A new-generation Digimon, V-MON, and his partner Daisuke Motomiya, along with returning heroes Hikari Yagami and Takeru Takaishi and new allies Iori Hida and Miyako Inoue, face the crisis threatening the Digital World. The series features a diverse array of evolution methods, including Armor Evolution and Jogress Evolution, in addition to standard evolution, adding to its appeal.DIGIMONWEB https://digimon.net/ Digimon Web Official X @digimonweb_net Digimon Anime Series [Official] X @Digimon_Anime Anime DIGIMON BEATBREAK Official X @digimon_tv What is the “Magical DoReMi” Series?The Magical DoReMi series were broadcast on Japanese television for four years, starting in 1999, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its broadcast in 2024.The story follows three girls, Doremi, Hazuki, and Aiko, who accidentally end up becoming witch apprentices. Set between their school and a shop called “MAHO-DO,” the series depicts their magical, miraculous daily training to become full-fledged witches. Throughout the series, charming characters such as Onpu, Momoko, and Hana join the cast. For the 20th anniversary, the commemorative film “Looking for Magical Doremi” was released in theaters nationwide in November 2020.Magical DoReMi Official Website: https://www.doremi-anniv.com/ Magical DoReMi Official X: @Doremi_staffMagical DoReMi Official Instagram: @doremi_20th_annivMagical DoReMi Official TikTok: @doremi_anniv*When featuring this article, please include the following copyright notices: ©Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation　©Toei AnimationVenue OverviewName:Anime Tokyo Station (also known as "Anime Tokyo")Location:Floors B1 to 2F of Tokyu East 5 (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)*4 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro StationHours:11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last admission: 6:45 p.m.)Closed:Mondays *If Monday falls on a holiday, the venue will be open on Monday and closed on the following day New Year's holiday period May be closed on other days Please check the venue website before coming.Admission fee:FreeWebsite:https://animetokyo.jp/en/SNS:X｜https://x.com/animetokyo_info (@animetokyo_info)Instagram｜https://www.instagram.com/animetokyostation/ (@animetokyostation)YouTube｜ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJOjGJE5Yiqw3PZ97AVdJw Inquiries regarding this press releasePublic Relations Office of "Anime Tokyo Station" (Kyodo PR)Contact person: Miri YasudaE-mail: animetokyo-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jp Press release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20251203.pdf  Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 2025-12-03 / 09:00 UTC+8 12月1日上线澳门，覆盖上千家商户门店，首笔立减3澳门元，掀起“一碰即付”全新支付体验   2025年12月1日，澳门通与支付宝合作，正式在澳门推出MPay“碰一下”，为本地居民带来“一碰即付”的全新支付消费体验。该服务的推出，标志着澳门移动支付生态迈入新阶段，不仅为本地数字服务开辟了新入口，更有望进一步激活澳门本地消费潜力，助力广大商户加速数字化转型，共同推动澳门数字经济和智慧城市建设。 图注：无需事先打开MPay，解锁手机后轻触“碰一下”收款设备即可进行支付，流程更便捷更流畅   支付体验全面升级，“一碰即付”畅行澳门 “碰一下”是支付宝于2024年7月在中国内地推出的创新体验。它采用了近场通信（NFC）及条码支付技术，用户无需事先打开APP，只需解锁手机后轻触商家“碰一下”收款设备即可进行支付。该功能上线后，迅速赢得了用户和商家的青睐。上线仅一年多，用户规模便突破2亿，覆盖全国超400个城市、5000余个品牌及千万门店。 基于“碰一下”技术，MPay同样实现了“开通即用、一碰即付”的便捷体验。用户在结账时无需手忙脚乱地寻找付款码，也无需中断手机当前操作，支付体验较传统的“扫一扫”更加自然流畅。值得一提的是，该功能需在手机解锁状态下才能完成交易。若手机处于熄屏或未解锁状态，即使贴近设备也不会触发支付，确保用户支付过程安全可靠。为加速在澳普及，即日起至12月底，澳门通与支付宝推出专项优惠：用户每日首笔使用MPay“碰一下”支付可立减3澳门元，且当月天天有优惠，覆盖日常购物、餐饮等高频消费场景。 澳门通首席产品技术官赵皓表示：“澳门特区政府积极推动科技创新与智慧城市建设，为‘碰一下’在澳门落地提供了良好土壤。作为本地数字化服务的引领者，澳门通始终以技术与服务创新提升用户体验。本次功能上线是我们与支付宝等生态伙伴紧密合作的成果。未来，我们将持续推动‘碰一下’覆盖全澳，进一步整合终端、权益和会员体系，助力商户数字化升级，为澳门智慧生活和社区经济活化注入新活力。”   赋能商户数字化转型，市场反响积极   早在2025年1月，澳门通已联合支付宝率先将“碰一下”服务引入澳门，并在金沙中国旗下威尼斯人、巴黎人及伦敦人等度假区落地。经过近一年拓展，目前该服务已覆盖全澳上千家商户门店，涵盖餐饮、商超、百货零售等多个行业，并进驻大三巴牌坊、官也街、关闸等热门旅游区及核心商圈。 对商家而言，“碰一下”终端设备可显著提升其经营效率。商家无需再拿出扫码枪，简化了收银流程。一台终端设备即可同时支持“碰一下”与“扫一扫”等多种支付方式，满足本地居民与访澳游客的多元偏好。该设备还支持来自10多个国家和地区的电子钱包，包括微信、八达通、意大利Tinaba、新加坡Changi Pay、韩国NAVER Pay等，高度契合澳门作为国际旅游城市的跨境支付需求。此外，商户可通过同一设备核销mCoin和mPass优惠券，实现“支付-核销”一体化，进一步优化运营流程。 针对澳门商家尤其是中小商户，澳门通与支付宝还推出各类专项激励补贴计划，为其业务增长与数字化转型提供切实支持。商家普遍反馈，收银效率显著提升，尤其在客流高峰时段，“碰一下”支付有效缓解了排队压力，优化了顾客体验。   深化“碰一下+X”场景融合，绘就智慧生活新图景 “碰一下”不仅是支付方式的革新，更是商户数字化经营的重要入口。未来，以支付为起点，该技术将逐步拓展至点餐、会员、积分等多种生活服务场景，构建更加完整的数字服务生态。 蚂蚁集团副总裁、支付事业群联席总裁李佳佳表示：“‘碰一下’兼具新体验、新商业、新科技三大优势。我们很高兴与澳门通携手，将其引入澳门，为本地居民和商户带来更便捷的数字生活体验。未来，随着 ‘碰一下’服务延伸至更多应用场景，将进一步推动粤港澳大湾区的数字互联，成为区域一体化发展的重要数字化纽带。” 2025-12-03 此财经新闻稿由EQS via SeaPRwire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php

HONG KONG, Dec 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ORCA, a global leader in on-site food-waste digestion technology, has partnered with Polytek Engineering Co. Ltd. as its exclusive distributor and service partner for Hong Kong. This collaboration marks an important step in ORCA's continued expansion in Hong Kong and contributes to its wider presence throughout the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asia markets.Addressing Hong Kong's Food Waste ChallengeHong Kong continues to face significant challenges in waste management. In 2023, the city disposed of an average of 10,884 tonnes of municipal solids waste (MSW) per day. Food waste remained the largest single component, accounting for 29% or about 3,191 tonnes daily (info.gov.hk).The government has made commendable progress—household food waste disposal fell by 12.6%, and recovery rates increased to 33% in 2023, up from 32% the previous year (info.gov.hk).Still, the commercial and industrial sector contributes close to 1,000 tonnes of food waste daily, underscoring the need for scalable, sustainable solutions that can complement existing initiatives and support Hong Kong's long-term waste reduction goals (epd.gov.hk).A Partnership for Sustainable ImpactORCA Digesters provide on-site solutions that convert food waste into environmentally safe water, reducing transportation emissions, protecting landfill capacity, and helping businesses meet sustainability targets.Polytek Engineering is a trusted leader in professional kitchen, laundry, and cold storage systems, with decades of expertise in design, supply, installation, and after-sales service. Their role at the design and conception phase of projects uniquely positions them to integrate ORCA technology into new builds and retrofits, ensuring food waste diversion is considered from the outset.About ORCAORCA is a pioneer in on-site food waste digestion technology, offering systems that help businesses reduce landfill and transportation reliance, cut greenhouse gas emissions and ultimately reduce food waste at the source."This partnership marks an important step toward addressing Hong Kong's pressing food-waste challenge," said Louis Anagnostakos — CEO, ORCA. "While ORCA continues to operate as an independent global company, by integrating our innovative technology with Polytek's engineering expertise we can accelerate adoption of sustainable solutions across the commercial sector and the wider Greater Bay Area."About Polytek Engineering Co. LtdPolytek Engineering Co. Ltd is a leading provider of professional kitchen, laundry, and cold storage solutions in Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China. With expertise across design, supply, installation, and long-term service, Polytek delivers high-performance solutions tailored to client needs."Polytek has always focused on delivering high-performance, future-ready kitchen and facility solutions," said Joseph Tsang — General Manager, Polytek. "Through this exclusive partnership, we can now bring ORCA's proven food waste technology into projects at the earliest design stage—helping our clients build sustainability directly into their operations from inception." Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com