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- Eco Expo Asia is expected to attract over 300 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions with new exhibitor groups from Anhui Province and Norway- The Expo will feature three focal points: New Energy, Waste Management and Circular Economy, and ESG-related Services, in pursuit of achieving the dual carbon goals- Government officials, industry experts and business leaders from various countries and regions, including Belt and Road countries will attend the Eco Asia Conference- Talks and workshops on the last day of the Expo (2 November) will be open to the public for freeHONG KONG, Oct 17, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eco Expo Asia 2024, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo from 30 October to 2 November. The last day of the event will be open to the public for free.To extend the sourcing journey, exhibitors and buyers worldwide can connect via the Click2Match virtual business matching platform from 23 October to 9 November.HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Jenny Koo said: "In the face of climate change, countries and regions have been actively propelling carbon reduction policies and sustainable development. China, for instance, set carbon reduction and neutrality goals in 2020 and has been advocating the development of new quality productive forces. The Hong Kong SAR Government is also committed to achieving carbon neutrality before 2050, and the development of related industries has become increasingly diversified, laying a strong foundation for Hong Kong’s sustainable development. Themed Fostering Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality, the 19th edition of Eco Expo Asia will bring together international exhibitors and industry professionals to showcase cutting-edge innovations and technologies that aim to achieve dual carbon goals.”Speaking at the press conference, the Deputy Director of the Environmental Protection Department of the HKSAR Government, Fong Kin-wa, expressed: "We hope the Eco Expo Asia could share with visitors and exhibitors from around the world, including Belt and Road countries and ASEAN countries, the latest green innovation for achieving carbon neutrality, with a view to promoting exchange and cooperation between governments and trade sectors on boosting green & low-carbon transformation, achieving sustainable development, and leading Hong Kong towards carbon neutrality.”Converging international exhibitors and government officials at Eco Expo AsiaThis year’s Expo is expected to attract over 300 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Singapore, Germany, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, the United States and Canada. Several provinces and cities from Mainland China will form pavilions, including the return of Guangzhou and Shenzhen. The Anhui Pavilion will debut with technologies focused on air quality, water treatment and quality management as well as new energy materials and equipment. Supported by Innovation Norway, the debut group participation from Norway will showcase technologies for water quality management and waste treatment.The Eco Asia Conference, held during the first three days of the exhibition, will provide a platform for government officials, industry experts and business leaders from various countries and regions to discuss key trends, including energy projections, green building technologies and the circular economy. The conference is supported by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, National Development and Reform Commission, and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China. Officials from Belt and Road countries, including Malaysia, Laos, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar, Brunei and Vietnam will also attend the conference.Three focal points in pursuit of dual carbon goalsTo achieve dual carbon goals, the development of green energy and green transportation has become a global trend. New energy is a focus of this year’s exhibition and many innovative new energy-related products and technologies will be featured. For example, Hong Kong’s first hydrogen fuel cell street-cleaning vehicle will be showcased at the booth hosted by the Environment and Ecology Bureau in conjunction with other HKSAR government units.The Inner Mongolia Pavilion will showcase cutting-edge solutions in environmental protection, ecological restoration and new energy. Innovative technical solutions, such as hydrogen purification systems and carbon capture and storage equipment, will be highlighted at the Canada Pavilion. In the Green Transportation zone, GMI Motors Ltd and first-time exhibitor Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus Co. Ltd will present a variety of electric vehicles. Chun Yang International (HK) Company Ltd will demonstrate fast charging and mini wall-mounted EV chargers catering to different needs.Waste Management and Circular Economy is a second focal point of the Expo, with exhibitor Smart Farming HK Ltd showcasing fish feed made from food waste and a sustainable fish farming concept. First-time exhibitor Nanda (Hong Kong) Technology Corporation Ltd will feature a food waste biodegradation machine that can process up to 36,000 kg of food waste per day.The Sustainable Restaurant Awards 2024, the first of its kind in Hong Kong's F&B industry to recognise restaurants based on their carbon footprint, will be presented on the third day of the Expo.The third focal point of the Expo is ESG-related services which is experiencing strong demand. Several world-leading certification and consultancy companies will exhibit for the first time, including SGS Hong Kong Ltd, Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong Ltd, TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Ltd and BSI Pacific Ltd to present their testing and certification services as well as ESG consulting and training programmes. ESG AI, an innovative tool launched by China Energy Conservation & Environmental Protection (Hong Kong) Investment Co. Ltd, makes use of big data analysis and other technologies to generate regulatory-compliant ESG reports in one click.Nurturing talent to inject fresh energyEco Expo Asia has long been a platform for start-ups to showcase their latest innovations. Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation will showcase products and technologies from 10 start-ups related to green transport, circular economy and energy efficiency.In the popular Start-up Zone, exhibitor Ezygreenpak Ltd will demonstrate its patented water-soluble non-woven packaging material that can be completely dissolved in 90°C hot water without leaving any harmful residue. BSF Innovation Ltd's organic green building powder, consisting of fibre and calcium extracted from insect shells and food waste, can be blended with traditional building materials to make eco-bricks, reducing the manufacturing process carbon emissions by around 40%.A series of seminars and workshops on Public DayTo encourage residents to adopt green living practices, talks and workshops will be held on the last day of the Expo (2 November), which are free and open to the public. A highlight will be the Dialogue with the Secretary for Environment and Ecology for school students. Experts will share their strategies and experience in tackling extreme weather. The public can also participate in a variety of green workshops and shop for green products at Green Mart.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3BWSrpjJenny Koo, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, introduced Eco Expo Asia highlights at the press conference. She said Hong Kong’s environmental-related industries were expanding in diversity, establishing the groundwork for the city’s sustainable development.The Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address released yesterday emphasises the need to promote the development of new energy and expand the electric vehicle charging network. Ms Koo stated that the HKTDC has been committed to promoting sustainable development in the business sector. In October, the HKTDC will work closely with the Environmental and Ecology Bureau to hold Eco Expo Asia, and provide support services and sourcing platforms to assist industry players in promoting and sourcing green products and solutions. In addition to Eco Expo Asia, the HKTDC aims to facilitate international connections through large-scale flagship events, promoting Hong Kong's role as an international centre for green finance and green technologyJenny Koo, Assistant Executive Director, HKTDC (centre); Fong Kin-wa, Deputy Director of the Environmental Protection Department of the HKSAR Government (left), and Judy Cheung, Deputy General Manager, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd (right), attended the press conferenceGMI Motors Ltd displayed a brand-new, 32-seater electric bus with a large capacity batteryStart-up Ezygreenpak Ltd demonstrated its innovative water-soluble non-woven packaging material that can completely dissolve in 90°C hot waterTen companies resident at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation sites will take part in the exhibition. Growgreen Ltd and One Energy (HK) Ltd showcased products related to circular economy and green transportation at the press conferenceSmart Farming HK Ltd introduced food waste recycled feed and fish farming sustainabilityWebsiteEco Expo Asia: www.ecoexpoasia.comMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department:Stanley SoTel: (852) 2584 4049Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgClayton Lauw Tel: (852) 2584 4472 Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgThe HKTDC’s Media Room: 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 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.Background information on Messe FrankfurtThe Messe Frankfurt Group is one of the world’s leading trade fair, congress and event organisers with their own exhibition grounds. With a workforce of some 2,160 people at its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and in 28 subsidiaries, it organises events around the world. Group sales in financial year 2022 were around €454 million. We serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of Messe Frankfurt’s key strengths is its powerful and closely knit global sales network, which covers around 180 countries in all regions of the world. Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. We are using our digital expertise to develop new business models. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services. Sustainability is a central pillar of our corporate strategy. Here, we strike a healthy balance between ecological and economic interests, social responsibility and diversity.For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com/sustainability. With its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent). For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - October 16, 2024) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a business update on the commercialisation progress of THERMAL-XR® Powered by GMG Graphene.CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT UPDATEGMG continues to carry out both Supply and Service Coating for various Air Conditioning Manufacturers, Distributors, Contractors and end equipment owners - including the large HVACR condensing units showing the black coating of THERMAL-XR on the condenser coils seen in Figure 1.Figure 1: GMG Team Members in front of large HVACR condensing units coated with THERMAL-XRTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/226793_4a202364a43cd862_001full.jpgAt an event on 4th October 2024 in Brisbane, Australia that included the broad participation of HVAC industry representatives, GMG successfully RE-launched THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE. The focus of the event was on Thermal-XR's unique heat transfer and corrosion protection capabilities. When first developed, the product was named THERMAL-XR® RESTORE because the Company believed its principal benefit was to restore the heat transfer capabilities of existing installed air conditioners. However, GMG has since proved with third party verification that the product can also enhance the heat transfer of new equipment; hence the re-branding to THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE.As a result, GMG now believes that THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE has exciting opportunities with HVAC Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEMs") in addition to its potential in the HVAC aftermarket. Over the past several months, GMG has completed on-site testing of THERMAL-XR® with global Air Conditioning Manufacturers in China and the USA for potential introduction into their factories. While further customer testing will be required, GMG believes early results are promising.Apart from applications in the HVAC industry, the unique heat transfer capabilities of THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE has also led to potential new applications in a wide range of industries where reducing heat is important. For example, customer managed Third Party Laboratory Testing with THERMAL-XR® is now being done with companies that operate LNG facilities; companies that manufacture electronic products; and companies that produce motors for the industrial and automotive markets. Further testing will be required to confirm the benefits of using THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE in such applications.Figure 2: RE-LAUNCH of THERMAL-XR® ENHANCETo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/226793_4a202364a43cd862_002full.jpgAs shown in Figure 2, THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE will now be available in 5 litre pails, instead of the original 10 litre containers. Customers have expressed their preference for lighter weight pails because they believe they are easier to lift onto roof tops for spraying in-situ air conditioners. Generally, 5 Litres of THERMAL-XR can be used to spray up to 5 small to medium size air conditioners, covering approximately 50 square metres of solid plate.As previously announced, GMG and Nu Calgon have signed an agreement and are working with a consultant to prepare and submit a Pre-Manufacture Notice ("PMN") in conjunction with its USA Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") application to import and sell in the USA. The PMN application is expected to be submitted before the end of October, and the approval is expected to take less than 12 months. The PMN will be substantially different from the Low Volume Exemption ("LVE") PMN that was previously submitted by GMG. Unlike the LVE PMN application that was limited to 10 tons per annum and one application technique in the HVAC sector, the PMN EPA approval that GMG is now seeking will not be limited by volume, application and any one particular sector.INDUSTRY RECOGNITIONTHERMAL-XR® is a finalist in the AIRAH Product of the Year - to be announced on 21st November 2024. AIRAH, the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating, is the peak body representing the HVAC&R industry in Australia. Officially incorporated by guarantee on March 29, 1920, AIRAH celebrated its Centenary anniversary in 2020.The AIRAH Awards provide our industry with the opportunity to reflect, applaud, and raise a toast to our peers and their achievements - from promising future leaders to established sector veterans; from the finest new projects to the best retrofits; as well as the greatest in refrigeration, renewable energy, and research. Independent industry specialists determine a shortlist of finalists, from which a winner is selected by an expert judging panel. This rigorous and impartial process makes the AIRAH Awards the most highly prized accolades in Australia's HVAC&R building services industry.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/226793_4a202364a43cd862_003full.jpgGMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "We believe GMG continues to make good progress in testing its products in large global OEM's for various types of products in various applications whilst our technical understanding of the coating improves - creating an exciting cycle of innovation and learning with our customers and how we make the graphene and coating, how it is applied and also how it is marketed and sold."GMG's Chairman and Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "THERMAL-XR® testing in so many of these applications is very exciting to see and I am encouraged by its potential for progress in these markets."TEAM UPDATEGMG would like to thank Bobby Bran, Chief Projects Officer ("CPO"), for his near 6-year service at the Company. In the Company's continued efforts to transform into a commercial operation, the Company has decided to outsource major project activity going forward and as such will no longer need a CPO.On behalf of GMG and its Board of Directors, Craig Nicol and Jack Perkowski would like to thank Bobby for his dedication and service during his near 6-year tenure at the Company.About THERMAL-XR® powered by GMG Graphene:THERMAL-XR® COATING SYSTEM is a unique method of improving the conductivity of corroded heat exchange surfaces and improving and maintaining the performance of new units at peak levels. The process coats and protects heat exchange surfaces while improving and rebuilding the lost corroded thermal conductivity and increasing the heat transfer rate by leveraging the physics of GMG Graphene, resulting in an efficiency improvement and a potential power reduction.THERMAL-XR RESTORE® is powered by GMG Graphene. PATENT PENDINGAbout GMG www.graphenemg.comGMG is a clean-technology company which seeks to offer energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene, including that manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process. GMG has developed a proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating), lubricants and fluids.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries").GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, the potential for THERMAL-XR® to enable energy producers to produce additional energy more efficiently, the potential for THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE to enhance the heat transfer of new equipment and its opportunities with HVAC industry and other industries where reducing heat is important, the timing of submission of the Company's PMN application, the receipt, timing and nature of approval by the EPA of the PMN application, the Company's goal of achieving optimal production line performance for THERMAL-XR® and the entering of full production. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, assumptions regarding the development of extensions and enhancements to the THERMAL-XR® portfolio into a wider range of applications, that energy producers will be able to derive the expected benefits from the Company's products, that the Company's PMN application will be submitted on the timetable anticipated, that the EPA will approve the PMN application and on the timing anticipated, that the content of the EPA's approval will be as anticipated, and that the Company will be able to achieve optimal production line performance for THERMAL-XR® and enter full production. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: that there will be no developments of extensions or enhancements to the THERMAL-XR® portfolio into a wider range of applications, that energy producers will not derive the expected benefits from the Company's products, that the Company's PMN application will not be submitted on the timetable anticipated or at all, that the EPA will not approve the PMN application on the timing anticipated or at all, that the content of the EPA's approval will not be as anticipated, that the Company will be unable to achieve optimal production line performance for THERMAL-XR® or enter full production, risks relating to the extent and duration of the conflict in Eastern Europe and its impact on global markets, the volatility of global capital markets, political instability, the failure of the Company to obtain regulatory approvals, attract and retain skilled personnel, unexpected development and production challenges, unanticipated costs and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated October 3, 2024 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/226793 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- Eng Kong is the first depot in Singapore to trial and customised this technology, after several locations such as Korea's HMM PSA New-port Terminal in Busan who has also adopted similar technology.- The Singapore version is environmentally friendly as it will address carbon emissions, carbon footprint and reduce air pollution due to paperless processing.- Significant productivity, safety and manpower advantages with process times halved. Drivers can remain in their vehicles while streamlining the depot administration process.- Eng Kong plans to expand the system to its other Singapore depots by 1Q2025, potentially boosting efficiency and boosting throughput.SINGAPORE, Oct 17, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - EKH Pte Ltd. (“Eng Kong” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), one of Asia-Pacific’s largest shipping container depot operators, has installed and customised Singapore’s first automated container seal dispenser systems to fit their depot’s Container Management Systems (CMS) systems.The Group intends to expand the system to its other three Singapore depots by 1Q2025 and eventually its mega depot 3Q2026. Eng Kong’s mega depot, spanning 80,000 square metres, will be Singapore’s largest depot. The system will have significant productivity, safety and manpower advantages compared to traditional methods.Container seals are required to prevent theft and unauthorized access to the container contents. Previously, the seal collection process was highly manual, administrative and time-consuming, taking an average of 30 minutes before drivers could obtain seals.Eng Kong's wholly owned subsidiary, Eng Kong Container Agencies Pte Ltd, has installed and customised Singapore’s first fully automated seal dispenser system which has helped cut collection time by half. The system is fully localized for Eng Kong’s depots, ensuring seamless integration with their current logistics infrastructure.Drivers now follow a seamless and safer flow, and no longer need to disembark their vehicles - much like a drive through. Upon entering the depot, time-consuming procedures are now eased up with the use Automated Gate Registration, Acceptance and Payment Functions with the use of Depot Appointment Information and Licensed Plate Recognition (LTR) Licensed Plate Recognition (LPR) technology and a cashless payment system. The driver then collects and quality-checks the container and seals at the automated seal dispenser.Labour shortage pressures could be further eased through automation, drivers will be able to transport more containers, and administrative staff could be trained for more strategic positions.In Singapore, a total of 39.01 million TEUs were processed in 2023(1). At Eng Kong’s domestic depots, the introduction of automated seal dispensers is expected to significantly boost efficiency. As each minute saved per container adds up significantly, it has been estimated that this new initiative can save up to an estimated 50,000 of man-hours per annum for the entire process from the time the driver arrives, processing, mounting the containers and collecting the seal from the dispenser machine near the entrance. These time savings will enable for reskilling the staff to other job opportunities, enhancing workforce capabilities and booth the driver(s) earning, while increase efficiency.Additionally, Singapore’s handling capacity is expected to double once the PSA Tuas Port is completed in 2040(2). Traffic congestion around busy depots will be eased and safety for drivers improved as they no longer alight their vehicles. Labour shortage pressures could be further eased through automation, drivers will be able to transport more containers, and administrative staff could be trained for more strategic positions.Paul Ng, Co-Chairman of Eng Kong said, “As one of Singapore’s largest depot operators, we are committed to improving operational efficiency, reducing manual labour dependency and improving the safety of our depots. As Singapore’s depots transition to Tuas, which is set to be the world’s largest automated port, investing in automated solutions will allow Eng Kong to remain at the forefront of this digital transformation. The world is watching Singapore and depot operators have a role to play in embracing technology and integrating advanced solutions, driving progress across the industry.”(1) S’pore port handled record 39.01 million shipping containers in 2023, Straits Times, 13 Jan 2024(2) World’s largest automated terminal: PSA Tuas Port pioneering automation transformation with event-driven architecture, Seatrade Maritime News, 14 Feb 2024About Eng KongFounded in 1975, Eng Kong is an integrated logistics operator and a key provider of container related services to global firms operating in the Asia-Pacific region. In 1986, Eng Kong broadened its business portfolio to become regional player. Eng Kong operates 20 fully integrated container depots spanning across Singapore, China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam, totalling 705,100 sq. meters.Eng Kong provides comprehensive depot related services such as storage and handling, repair and maintenance, and new build container inspection and survey. Transportation. Over the years, we have established a sound reputation for reliable, cost-efficient service.For more information, please visit https://www.engkong.com. Issued for and on behalf of EKH Pte. Ltd.By Financial PRFor more information, please contact:Kamal SAMUEL / LEE Ke Wei E-mail: kamal@financialpr.com.sg / kewei@financialpr.com.sgTel: +64 6438 2990 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

東京, 2024年10月17日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 田中貴金屬集團核心企業——以產業用貴金屬展開事業的田中貴金屬工業株式會社（總公司：東京都中央區，執行總裁：田中 浩一朗）宣布成功開發出應用於半導體封裝的後段中，進行最終測試的探針用鈀（Pd）合金材料「TK-SK」。本產品將於2024年10月24日至25日，在福岡縣舉辦的「SWTest Asia 2024」上進行展覽板展示，並預計於年底前開始提供樣品。田中貴金屬工業製造並提供各種貴金屬探針用材料，將其運用在半導體前段製程和後段製程中實施檢測的設備。本次將要宣布的「TK-SK」，作為探針用的鈀合金材料，具備最大硬度640HV，因此主要設定其用途為測試插座，應用於後製程中通電試驗的最終測試。近年來，雖然高硬度探針的需求不斷增加，但硬度越高，材料的加工就會愈加困難，像是進行切削加工時會發生破損這類的課題，且目前在市場上流通的鈀合金類材料的硬度，最大只到560HV左右。此次，田中貴金屬工業利用獨特的加工技術，已成功將本產品的硬度開發到640HV。針對本產品，本公司目標於2028年前達到既有產品出貨量的1.5倍。對於測試插座，用來當作探針的是彈簧針（POGO PIN）型的探針。進行檢測時，由於探針的尖端（Plunger）與基板接觸時會產生摩擦，就會因磨損而變形。此外，銲錫材料可能會附著在Plunger上，需要刮掉銲錫材料進行清潔，此時Plunger也會因磨損而變形。檢測設備的探針會因檢測過程導致變形，而需要定期維護，但透過使用高硬度的探針，可以降低減輕半導體檢查設備中的探針因磨損造成的變形，可期貢獻於檢測設備的長壽命化與低成本化。今後，半導體市場預計仍將不斷擴大，田中貴金屬工業的目標即是為其發展做出貢獻。「TK-SK」產品性質參考值參展展示會詳情展示會名稱：SWTest Asia 2024展覽期間：2024年10月24日10:00～15:30、10月25日10:00～16:00會場：福岡海鷹希爾頓飯店（福岡縣福岡市）官方網站：https://www.swtestasia.org/參展公司：田中貴金屬工業株式會社攤位編號：210展覽板展示內容：探針用鈀合材料「TK-SK（線）、TK-FS（線、板）」、探針用銅銀合金材料「TK-101（板）」、探針卡用貴金屬電鍍液關於田中貴金屬集團田中貴金屬集團自1885年（明治18年）創業以來，營業範圍向來以貴金屬為中心，並以此展開廣泛 活動。在日本國內，以最高水準的貴金屬交易量為傲的田中貴金屬集團，長年以來除了進行產業用貴 金屬產品的製造和販售外，也供應貴金屬製作珠寶飾品和投資型貴金屬商品。本集團以貴金屬專業團隊之姿，旗下的國內外各集團公司協調合作，使製造、販售與技術一體化，並供應相關產品與服務。2023 年度（2023年12月止）的合併營業額為6,111億日圓，擁有5,355名員工。產業事業全球網站https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/tw/產品諮詢表田中貴金屬工業株式會社https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/tw/inquiries-on-industrial-products/新聞媒體諮詢處田中控股株式會社https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/tw/inquiries-for-media/新聞稿: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20241017_CT.pdf Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

ATH-063在所有劑量水平下顯著增加了循環調節性T細胞（Tregs）的數量，並在六個與誘導Treg抗炎活性相關的已知基因中表現出富集在任何劑量水平下，未觀察到嚴重不良反應或劑量限制性毒性，且ATH-063表現出良好的藥代動力學（PK）這些數據為Athos專有的AI2（用於自身免疫藥物開發的人工智慧）計算軟體平台生成的ATH-063提供了臨床驗證洛杉磯, 2024年10月17日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - Athos Therapeutics, Inc.（“Athos”），一家處於臨床階段的生物技術公司，致力於為免疫介導疾病患者開發精準的小分子療法，今天宣布了公司I期臨床試驗的頂線結果。該試驗涉及ATH-063，這是一種正在開發中的口服小分子G9A抑制劑，也是公司為治療炎症性腸病（IBD）開發的主要資產。該臨床試驗是一項在健康志願者中進行的隨機、雙盲、安慰劑對照研究，旨在評估其安全性和藥代動力學（PK），並提供藥效動力學（PD）數據，以確認ATH-063的擬議作用機制。試驗採用了順序的單劑量遞增（SAD，n=32）和多劑量遞增（MAD，n=32）組，並設有一個單獨的食物效應（FE，n=12）組。ATH-063以四種劑量（25、75、150和250毫克）口服給藥。藥效動力學（PD）數據表明，ATH-063對調節性T細胞（Tregs）的選擇性擴增和激活與Athos AI2平台的預測一致：與安慰劑組相比，所有ATH-063劑量水平下的血液調節性T細胞（Tregs）數量均顯著增加（p

香港, 2024年10月16日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 香港董事學會就2024年10月16日發表之《施政報告》作出回應。行政長官李家超先生今日發表任内第三份施政報告，篇幅頗長，主要在於深化推進既有長遠發展策略及相關措施。然而，長遠發展收效需時。故此，施政報告有不少短中期措施扶穩經濟。中長期發展本港長遠發展，重中之重，是努力發展成爲國際創新科技中心，以新質生產力體現高質量經濟發展。其中，政府將制訂新型工業中長期發展方案，推動成立新型工業發展聯盟，促進「政、產、學、研、投」緊密合作，完善新型工業發展策略和體制。另方面，施政報告提到，政府將擴大研究配對資助，加大創科產業投資，成立100億元「創科產業引導基金」，優化「創科創投基金」，推出「創科加速器先導計劃」，應有助創科及新型工業發展。短中期措施行政長官已經向中央提出，優化内地居民來港旅游簽注的請求，包括恢復「一簽多行」個人游簽注及增加「一周一行」個人游簽注試點城市，爭取更多入境旅客。行政長官也提到，將放寬簽證門檻，吸引更多東盟地區旅客來港。越多高端旅客願意來港，不論是商務差旅抑或消閑游玩，都是好事。高端旅客最重體驗。若論高端旅客，中東地區應會是一大來源。他們在港是否容易獲得符合清真教義及禮拜需要的設施配套，好可能直接影響他們對香港的印象，是否值得再來或推薦更多人來。行政長官提到，發展盛事旅游經濟，既要重質亦要重量。事實上， 「盛事」標簽不能用的太濫，但旅客來港參加真正盛事之時，有其它不同類型的大小活動順道參加，可以吸引旅客多留一兩天。施政報告推出一系列措施支援中小企，包括再推「還息不還本」融資擔保安排，及向「BUD專項基金」注資10億元等。行政長官又提到，金管局正積極考慮就銀行資本要求提供彈性，促進銀行為中小企提供融資。我們相信，相關措施，可以幫助中小企應對經濟轉型的融資需要。行政長官又提到，推動數字經濟與實體經濟融合發展，例如加速發展數字貿易。擴大「數碼轉型先導計劃」的涵蓋範圍，應該會幫助更多中小企實現數字轉型。政府又將成立「促進銀髮經濟工作組」，由政務司副司長任組長，循消費、產業、生產力等五方面推出措施，開拓新的產品和服務滿足長者需要，並創造商機。至於「釋放銀色生產動力」的想法，我們贊同。我們認爲，本港人口老化問題越見嚴重，有長者需要合適政策措施得以照顧安老。但應對老齡化的總體政策應以幫助更多長者打破銀色天花板為目標，給予年紀漸大但仍有心有力的長者空間和機會充實暮年生活，做他們想做想幹的事，不因年齡成爲障礙。施政報告有若干措施，鞏固國際金融中心地位，例如便利市民跨境金融安排、建立國際黃金交易市場、提升綠色金融生態系統、建立大宗商品交易生態圈等。優化證券市場的措施，包括優化上市審批流程，爭取更多企業來港上市。我們認爲，除了内地企業，若能吸引更多支持共建一帶一路的國家地區的企業來港上市，會是好事。下調烈酒稅須顧及公共健康行政長官宣佈，局部下調烈酒稅，進口價200元以上從價稅率減至10%，估計有8成多烈酒的稅率不受影響。學會並不同意全面減免烈酒稅，但可以同意，今次減稅方案或對高價烈酒提供比較公平的競爭環境。有政界人士或以此認爲方案聰明，是耶非耶，仍是見仁見智。高價烈酒與低價烈酒，同樣有害健康。日前有議員認爲，為高價酒提供稅惠，可以鼓勵店商引入好酒，可以教育市民分辨好酒云云。按此説法，開放足球以外更多運動球類博彩也不會鼓勵賭博，反而會教育市民什麽是好球。但我們留意到，政府需要不時播放公共宣傳廣告，勸諭市民不要沉迷賭博，並提供戒賭輔導相關信息。我們期望政府當局預留資源，提前制訂措施，應對減烈酒稅後可能多了人會喝酒、喝多了酒而產生的公共健康負面影響。取締劣質劏房醖釀多時，行政長官今日宣佈，將推出住宅樓宇分間單位出租制度，銳意取締劣質劏房，而合符最低規格的將成爲被認證、受規管的「簡樸房」。我們期待政府公佈更多細節，而各界也肯定會仔細斟酌最低規格的標準和定義。劏房的存在，絕不是香港的光榮。改革體育總會管治施政報告同持提出研究設立體育爭議解決制度，學會表示支持，學會也樂意配合政府推動體育發展。其中，香港董事學會一直以來都為體育總會及界別内其它機構提供培訓及特定的管治諮詢服務，于未來也會繼續協助為體育總會及相關機構落實新制訂的《機構管治守則》，完善管治水平。經濟發展去改善民生行政長官于今日下午的記者會，開宗明義，說出要以經濟發展去改善民生。學會一直認爲，經濟持續增長是尋找資源以解決房屋、貧窮、老年社會和環境等民生問題的最可倚仗的夥伴。行政長官上任以來推行不少政策措施解決積纍已久的經濟、民生問題，我們表示欣賞。然而，實際效果需要時間才能驗證，期間更需財政、人力等資源配合。我們期望經濟能儘快回復動力，給下一個財政預算案更多資源彈性，更好更快落實行政長官的施政方向。香港董事學會（簡稱"HKIoD"，又以下簡稱「學會」）香港董事學會為香港代表董事共同努力的首要組織，其宗旨是促進企業永續發展職能，為所有公司、其擁有者、持份者、人類以至地球創造持久價值；為達成使命，學會致力於企業管治（「企業管治」又稱「公司治理」）及董事專業行為上的倡導及釐定相關標準。學會於1997年由創會主席鄭慕智博士帶領下創始，多年來非常榮幸獲得香港特別行政區行政長官擔任學會贊助人。學會會員來自不同行業及公司類別，並包括執行董事、非執行董事、獨立非執行董事。學會以多元文化及國際視野進行會務，舉辦活動包括董事培訓課程、研討會與論壇、董事立場喉舌、指引設定、公眾教育、董事嘉獎系列、上市公司管治水平釐定等。作為「董事學會環球網絡」（Global Network of Director Institutes 簡稱"GNDI")的成員組織，學會投入全球性聯手推動優秀企業管治及董事專業行為。學會亦獲委派代辦「氣候管治行動」(Climate Governance Initiative)之香港分部，該行動是與「世界經濟論壇」（World Economic Forum）合作的環球網絡，積極促進董事們處理氣候變化帶來的風險與機遇。詳情請瀏覽：http://www.hkiod.com | http://www.gndi.org | https://climate-governance.org/新聞垂詢:香港董事學會王俊泳2889 1414/wing.wong@hkiod.com Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.