Month: 2024-10

Dhaka & Singapore, Oct 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Summit LNG Terminal II Co Ltd (“SLNG II”), a unit of Summit Group, has urged the Government of Bangladesh to reverse its decision to terminate the third Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (“FSRU”) project in the country.SLNG II said it had received a notice from the Bangladesh Oil, Gas & Mineral Corporation (“Petrobangla”) on 7 October notifying the termination of the project situated at Moheshkhali in Cox’s Bazar.The Moheshkhali terminal (“2nd FSRU”) in southeast Bangladesh is the second floating gas terminal project undertaken by Summit Group with a planned regasification capacity of 600 million standard cubic feet per day.In response to media queries, SLNG II wishes to clarify the following: 1) In late 2020, the Government of Bangladesh made a strategic decision to transition from coal-fired power generation to natural gas, a cleaner energy source. The initiative was also aimed at boosting gas supply to ensure energy security and support industrial growth. Summit Group submitted a proposal on 11 October 2021, to implement a FSRU on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis. The proposal was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 14 June 2023.The approval followed two years of extensive negotiations and consultations with international law firms to address the contractual and technical challenges.2) Summit, in collaboration with Petrobangla and Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Limited (“RPGCL”), finalized the Terminal Use Agreement (“TUA”) and Implementation Agreement (“IA”) on 12 October 2023. These were legally vetted and approved by the Cabinet Committee on 12 December 2023.3) SLNG II signed the TUA and IA on 30 March 2024 with Petrobangla and Government of Bangladesh (“GoB”) for the 2nd FSRU. On the same day SLNG II also signed a long-term Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) to supply 1.5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) to Petrobangla, starting in October 2026.4) To fulfil the initial conditions precedent (“CPs”) of the agreements signed on 30 March 2024, SLNG II has to date committed investments of approximately USD 15 million to implement the 2nd FSRU.5) The termination notice received on 7 October 2024 was issued on the basis that the agreements signed on 30 March 2024 had not become effective as a performance bond was not submitted within 90 days as stipulated, i.e. on 28 June 2024. SLNG II said that as that date fell on a Friday (not a banking day in Bangladesh), the performance bond was delivered on the next possible working day, with acknowledgement by Petrobangla.6) SLNG II’s lawyers have confirmed that SLNG II had not breached any CPs of the agreements of 30 March 2024. Even if any CP was delayed, Petrobangla did not notify SLNG II within the agreed 30-day window and had therefore deemed the CP as accepted.“SLNG II is owned by Summit Power International Limited (“SPIL”), the largest private sector investor in energy in Bangladesh with a proven track record of developing long-term infrastructure projects in a responsible and transparent manner. SPIL has stated that our investments have helped to catalyse foreign direct investment (“FDI”) into Bangladesh. We respectfully urge the Government of Bangladesh to uphold the sanctity of contracts and to ensure that investors' rights are protected and treated fairly and equitably,” SPIL said.Media ContactWeR1 Consultants Pte LtdIsaac Tang and Shindy KaurWhatsApp (Text): (+65) 9748 0688summit@wer1.net Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

IBG's award-winning Australian Bitters, the first bitters to be sold by Sysco, is now available through Sysco.com, SyscoMarketplace.com, and SuppliesontheFly.comMarks expansion of IBG's sales channels for Australian Bitters in the U.S. beyond traditional alcohol distributors and into the foodservice categoryU.S. is the largest bitters market by volume in the $11 billion global bitters market which is expected to grow to $14 billion by 2030SEVEN HILLS, AUSTRALIA, Oct 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Innovation Beverage Group Ltd, ("IBG" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:IBG), an innovative developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, announced today that through its U.S. distributor, Buettner Global Services, a provider of high performance sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management, IBG's Australian Bitters is now available nationwide in the United States through Sysco.Sysco, the global leader in foodservice distribution, sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home. The company operates 340 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 730,000 customer locations.IBG's flagship product, Australian Bitters, is hand crafted in small batches in Australia from the finest natural botanical herbs and spices. Australian Bitters won the Gold Medal at the Los Angeles Spirts Awards and is available in every major U.S. city.Accounting for 40% of the global bitters market by volume, the U.S. is the most valuable bitters market in the world, with Australia being second, representing 13% of the global market by volume."We are very excited to expand availability of our award-winning Australian Bitters brand to the world's largest market, and with the largest food distributor. With a shared commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Sysco, brings extensive industry experience and a robust distribution network. Together, we aim to make Australian Bitters more accessible to restaurants, bars, and consumers across the United States," commented IBG's Chief Executive Officer, Dean Huge.About Innovation Beverage GroupInnovation Beverage Group is a developer, manufacturer, marketer, exporter, and retailer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands for which it owns exclusive manufacturing rights. Focused on premium and super premium brands and market categories where it can disrupt age old brands, IBG's brands include Australian Bitters, Bitter Tales, Drummerboy Spirits, Twisted Shaker, and more. IBG's most successful brand to date is Australian Bitters, which disrupted a 200-year-old market leader, giving the Company a market dominating position in several territories including a partnership in Australia with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Established in 2018, IBG's headquarters, distillery, innovation, and manufacturing facility are located in Sydney, Australia with a U.S. sales office is located in New Jersey. For more information visit: https://www.innovationbev.com/Forward Looking StatementThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information." This information and these statements, which can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, are made as of the date of this press release or as of the date of the effective date of information described in this press release, as applicable.The forward-looking statements herein relate to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "projects," "estimates," "envisages," "assumes," "intends," "strategy," "goals," "objectives" or variations thereof or stating that certain action events or results "may," "can," "could," "would," "might," or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) and include, without limitation, statements with respect to projected financial targets that the Company is looking to achieve.All forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company's management team. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that estimates, forecasts, projections, and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved or that assumptions do not reflect future experience. We caution any person reviewing this press release not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as several important factors could cause the actual outcomes to differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations, anticipations, estimates, assumptions, and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These risk factors may be generally stated as the risk that the assumptions and estimates expressed above do not occur.The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by Company or on behalf of the Company except as may be required by law.Contact:TraDigital IRJohn McNamara917-658-2602John@tradigitalir.comContact InformationJohn McNamaraInvestor Relationsjohn@tradigitalir.com917-658-2602SOURCE: Innovation Beverage Group Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

WATERLOO, ONTARIO, Oct 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), today unveiled new research highlighting the mounting pressure on software engineers and developers to balance rapid innovation with safety and security. The comprehensive survey of 1,000 embedded software developers and engineers from around the world revealed the growing tension between meeting tight project deadlines and maintaining functional safety, with 75% of respondents acknowledging that urgency often forces them to compromise on key safety requirements.Widespread Frustration Leads 74% of Developers to Consider Switching Operating SystemsWhile developers cite security (54%), cost control (52%) and safety certifications (48%) as their ‘top' considerations when selecting an operating system, the survey also highlights significant downstream challenges in each of these areas that have made the vast majority (74%) of respondents open to changing their existing OS. Indeed, of those required to meet international safety standards, 61% say it is extremely or very challenging to meet these specific standards with their current OS. Security concerns (36%) and lackluster performance issues (28%) are the two main reasons respondents are considering changing their current OS.Open-Source Platforms Preferred Yet Fall Short on Safety StandardsOpen-Source operating systems are the preferred foundational platform for almost half (44%) of developers, with an additional 25% indicating no preference for either Open-Source or proprietary offerings. Open-Source platforms are often adopted within development environments due to widespread familiarity with the technology and their open availability, but critically, they do not carry the same safety certifications as many proprietary options which go through rigorous verification and testing to achieve; validating and verifying each stage of the development process to ensure stringent international safety requirements are met."As we enter the era of 'Software-Defined Everything,' where devices and infrastructure increasingly rely on software for operations, new features, and innovation, the importance of functional safety (FuSa) and security are paramount," said John Wall, SVP and Head of BlackBerry QNX. "While 90% of organizations surveyed recognize this as a priority, developers are under growing pressure to meet deadlines and budgets, which is why pre-certified software is so important to enabling organizations to not only meet their goals but do so without compromise."Safety Certification Gaps Cause Costly Delays and Compliance IssuesWorryingly, the survey also revealed that nearly a third (31%) of all respondents admitted that their OS lacked the necessary safety certifications or only had ‘some' of them covered. This gap has no doubt contributed to delays for two-thirds of organizations as they grapple with the complexity, time, and cost-averaging $591,000 and 154 hours of company resources-needed to meet evolving safety standards.Security Vulnerabilities and Breaches Lead to Project DelaysSecurity also remains a pain point for developers, particularly for Open-Source operating systems, which are more likely to experience a breach (46% vs. 40% for proprietary systems). Of those who have encountered a security breach or vulnerability in their OS, 72% reported delays in project timelines directly due to security vulnerabilities, further exacerbating the challenges of maintaining both innovation and robust, secure systems."To thrive in a software-driven world, developers need an OS that prioritizes safety and security," added Wall. "Pre-certified, secure-by-design solutions allow teams to focus on innovation rather than troubleshooting. Choosing the right OS can significantly transform your business by minimizing headaches and enhancing efficiency."Other key findings include:While 73% of organizations prioritize operating system security, the frequency of applying security patches varies, with a notable average of 5 weeks between updates.Operating system issues can have a significant impact on project timelines, with 34% of organizations reporting that they have missed deadlines due to OS-related problems, with the average delay globally being one month.For more information on how BlackBerry QNX's portfolio of embedded software solutions can help accelerate safety-certification, ensure reliability and reduce development time, visit BlackBerry QNX.Methodology: Research was conducted in from July to September by Coleman Parkes and commissioned by BlackBerry QNX, surveying 1,000 embedded software developers and engineers across North America (USA and Canada), Europe (UK, France, and Germany), and APAC (Japan, South Korea).About BlackBerryBlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company's software powers over 235M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.Trademarks, including but not limited to BLACKBERRY and EMBLEM Design, are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.Media Contacts:BlackBerry Media Relations+1 (519) 597-7273mediarelations@BlackBerry.comSOURCE: BlackBerry QNX Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

加利福尼亞州聖巴巴拉, 2024年10月8日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - ZeroBounce今天宣布推出最新產品——郵件預熱工具，幫助公司提升郵件投遞率和電子郵件營銷投資回報率。這一新工具是ZeroBounce郵件驗證和投遞工具包的重要補充，特別適合各行業的銷售專業人士使用。ZeroBounce Warmup逐步修復、建立和維護新賬戶或受損賬戶的良好發件人聲譽，確保郵件能夠送達收件箱，而不是進入垃圾郵件。該工具通過模擬現有的發送模式，自動化預熱過程，逐漸增加發送的郵件數量。它還通過考慮當前的互動情況、以往的發送習慣、時區等重要細節，模擬真實的、有機的用戶互動。因此，銷售專業人士和市場營銷人員能夠與電子郵件服務提供商建立更好的聲譽，從而將更多郵件送入收件箱。“郵件投遞率是任何成功郵件計劃的基石，而IP預熱在其中起著至關重要的作用，”ZeroBounce創始人兼首席執行官Liviu Tanase表示。“我們的新郵件預熱工具為企業提供了一個強有力的方式，以提升其收件箱投遞率和投資回報率。結合我們的郵件驗證和投遞工具包，ZeroBounce Warmup幫助每個發件人與收件箱提供商建立信任。”ZeroBounce的郵件預熱工具允許用戶自定義其郵件預熱過程。無論是公司推出新域名、增加郵件發送量，還是從投遞問題中恢復，該工具靈活的互動規則都有助於提升郵件表現。默認：標準的郵件預熱過程，逐步增加互動量，確保順利過渡到全面的郵件互動。慢速：適用於新域名或IP，此規則採取謹慎的方法，逐步增加互動以與電子郵件服務提供商建立信任。修復：專為存在投遞問題的域名或IP設計，此規則通過集中針對性互動來恢復發件人聲譽和可信度。提升：適合已有良好聲譽的發件人，此規則在高峰期增加互動量，以提升參與度指標。保護：針對具有穩定郵件表現的企業，此規則保持穩定的互動速度，以確保高投遞率和點擊率。ZeroBounce的郵件預熱服務支持銷售專業人士和企業在電子郵件營銷旅程的各個階段，幫助他們觸達目標受眾。欲了解有關ZeroBounce Warmup的更多信息，請訪問 https://www.zerobounce.net/services/email-warmup。關於 ZeroBounceZeroBounce是一家屢獲殊榮的電子郵件驗證、投遞和電子郵件查找公司，幫助企業提升其郵件表現。ZeroBounce專注於準確性、安全性和客戶支持，已成為全球超過35萬客戶的首選。ZeroBounce的99%準確率電子郵件驗證服務幫助發件人防止郵件退回，維護良好聲譽。ZeroBounce的郵件投遞工具包進一步支持企業達到收件箱。Email Finder為專業人士提供有效的商業電子郵件地址，增強他們的郵件推廣效果，而DMARC Monitor則幫助組織提升域名安全性。要了解更多信息，請訪問我們的網站：https://www.zerobounce.net/聯繫方式: Corina Leslie PR Manager電子郵件: support@zerobounce.net電話: +1-888-500-9521資料來源: ZeroBounce Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

SANTA BARBARA, CA, Oct 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ZeroBounce today announces its latest product, an email warmup tool helping companies improve deliverability and email marketing ROI. This new addition to ZeroBounce's email validation and deliverability toolkit is especially helpful to sales professionals across all industries.ZeroBounce email warmup toolZeroBounce Warmup gradually repairs, builds, and maintains a positive sender reputation for new or tarnished email accounts, ensuring that emails can arrive in the inbox rather than landing in spam.The tool automates the warmup process by emulating existing sending patterns and slowly increasing the number of emails sent. It also simulates authentic, organic engagement by factoring in essential details like current engagement, prior sending habits, time zones, and more. Sales professionals and marketers can thus establish a better reputation with email service providers and land more emails in the inbox."Email deliverability is the backbone of any successful email program, and IP warming plays a crucial part in it," said Liviu Tanase, founder and CEO of ZeroBounce. "Our new email warmup tool gives businesses a powerful way to boost their inbox placement and ROI. Paired with our email verifier and deliverability toolkit, ZeroBounce Warmup helps every sender build trust with inbox providers."ZeroBounce's email warmup tool allows users to customize their email warmup process. Whether a company is launching a new domain, scaling up its email volume, or recovering from deliverability issues, the tool's flexible engagement rules help email performance.Default: A standard email warmup process gradually increasing interaction volume and ensuring a smooth transition to full-scale email engagements.Slow Pace: Ideal for new domains or IPs, this rule adopts a cautious approach and increases interaction to build trust with email providers.Repair: Designed for domains or IPs with deliverability issues, this rule helps restore sender reputation and credibility by focusing on targeted interactions.Boost: Perfect for established senders, this rule amplifies interaction volume during peak periods to boost engagement metrics.Protect: For businesses with consistent email performance, this rule maintains a steady pace of interaction for high inbox placement and click rates.ZeroBounce's email warmup services support sales pros and businesses at every stage of their email marketing journey and help them reach their audience. For more information about ZeroBounce Warmup, visit https://www.zerobounce.net/services/email-warmup.About ZeroBounceZeroBounce is an award-winning email validation, deliverability, and email-finding company that helps businesses improve their email performance. With a focus on accuracy, security, and customer support, ZeroBounce is the go-to choice for more than 350,000 customers worldwide.ZeroBounce's 99% accurate email validation service helps senders prevent bounces and maintain a good reputation. ZeroBounce's email deliverability toolkit further supports companies in reaching the inbox. Email Finder provides professionals with valid business email addresses to enhance their email outreach efforts, while DMARC Monitor helps organizations enhance domain security.For more information, visit https://www.zerobounce.net.Contact InformationCorina LesliePR Managersupport@zerobounce.net+1-888-500-9521SOURCE: ZeroBounce Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Oct 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Evolve Capital has partnered Alta, Asia’s leading digital securities exchange for alternative assets, to offer seamless access to two of Evolve’s flagship sub-funds—the Evolve-Gifted Fund (EGF) and the ECM Opportunities Growth Fund (ECMOGF). This partnership will see both funds listed on Alta Exchange and broaden investment horizons, offering new avenues to tap into both private and public markets.The Flagship FundsThe ECM Opportunities Growth Fund aims to deliver capital appreciation by investing in high-potential SME opportunities across Asia, with a clear roadmap toward an eventual IPO exit. This strategy is designed to resonate with investors who seek a high probability of realised returns.The Evolve-Gifted Fund is an open-ended, multi-strategy fund that seeks to capitalize on opportunistic investments across both private and public markets. EGF strategically invests in a broad range of assets, including equities, debt instruments, ETFs, and private equity, across multiple sectors and geographies. This diversified, adaptive approach enables us to seize market opportunities while managing risk, with the aim of delivering long-term, risk-adjusted outperformance for our investors.Ted Low, Director for Evolve Funds, stated: “We are excited to offer this opportunity to enhance liquidity for investors interested in private equity assets, but have been deterred by traditional long lock-up periods. In regards to EGF, while our investors appreciate our long-term strategy, they often have short-term liquidity needs that require careful consideration. This partnership offers returns comparable to private equity without the traditional lock-up periods associated with such investments, ensuring they can achieve both immediate and future financial goals.”Jerry Chua, CEO of Evolve Capital, said "At Evolve Capital, we are thrilled for the launch of this partnership with Alta as it embodies our commitment to financial innovation. We are breaking down barriers for investors by digitizing the investment process, making it easier for them to access high-quality private market opportunities."Katherine Ng, Founder and Managing Partner, Katashe Solutions; Investor in Evolve Funds, stated: “As a Web3 solutions venture builder, I am thrilled to be at the forefront of collaboration as it represents a significant step forward in financial innovation, where we, as investors, can unlocking new opportunities to diversify our portfolios and gain exposure to a broader range of asset classes. The future of Real-World Assets (RWA) in digital finance is here, and I am excited to be invested.”Willie Chang, Head of Alta Exchange, said, “Partnering with Evolve allows us to give investors easier access to Asia’s high-growth sectors through our digital securities exchange. This collaboration expands investors' investment opportunities, helping them diversify and act quickly on unique market opportunities.”About Evolve CapitalEvolve Capital is a leading Singapore MAS licensed fund management company, offering tailored investment solutions to institutional and private investors worldwide. Evolve Capital leverages its extensive experience to drive consistent growth and capitalise on opportunities within its ecosystem. We have a panel of seasoned advisory professionals with extensive experiences, and offices across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and North America.Our StrategyEvolve Capital seeks to capitalise on high-growth opportunities, with a focus on sectors leveraging the new economy and digitization trends. We also target the consumer value chain, aiming to harness the disruptive dynamics in a region where increasing consumption is a key driver for growth.For more information, please visit our website.About AltaAs the leading licensed digital securities exchange for alternative investments in Asia, we are building critical capital market infrastructure backed by some of the most active securities brokerages and bookrunners on the Singapore Exchange - Phillip Securities, PrimePartners and Nomura Holdings (Japan).Empowering Private Markets: Through our Digital Exchange, we enable the tokenization and digital custody of alternative assets. This end-to-end solution simplifies and expedites the trading of smaller asset blocks, ultimately facilitating access and liquidity in private markets. We believe that access to capital markets are pivotal in all economies, we recognize that our role in building this critical infrastructure goes beyond facilitating trades; it paves the way for entrepreneurship, job creation, financial inclusion, and economic resilience, fostering a brighter future for emerging markets and economies.Innovative Financial Ecosystem: Our journey has seen us transition from securities trading and distribution of comprehensive products, including equities, private credit, funds, and asset-backed securities representing real world assets like whiskies and wines, to include fund management and digital custody.Visit us on https://alta.exchange/ Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

LOS ANGELES, CA and WATERLOO, ON, Oct 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, in conjunction with BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), whose BlackBerry QNX® technology is used by countless automakers around the world, announced today a Call for Entries for the third annual Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Innovator Awards, which celebrate the automotive industry's revolutionary transformation from hardware to software. After two groundbreaking years, MotorTrend is once again inviting the automotive industry to nominate exceptional individuals who are redefining how cars are designed, built, driven, and experienced.The SDV Innovator Awards is the first and only industry award program to celebrate the experts, leaders, and pioneers on the cutting edge of the massive disruption in the automotive marketplace. The future of mobility will be shaped by digital innovations powered by software that make our vehicles smarter, more connected, and more intuitive.The awards program bringing attention to SDVs has seen explosive growth since inception with nominations pouring in from global automakers and suppliers alike, resulting in world-renowned leaders receiving awards such as Sarah Tariq at Nvidia, Magnus Östberg at Mercedes-Benz AG and Doug Field at Ford. As the industry continues its evolution with new technologies like embedded AI behind the wheel, this year promises to be even more remarkable."Cars are evolving more rapidly than ever, with software and the features it delivers now key market differentiators," said MotorTrend Group Head of Editorial Ed Loh. "We're excited to kick off the third annual SDV Innovator Awards that pay homage to those who are making this extraordinary transition possible, from the imaginative work by the creative teams at automakers to the technical experts at automotive suppliers. We invite everyone to submit their nominations and showcase how outstanding individuals in their organizations are driving this revolution forward.""As we head into the third year of our collaboration with MotorTrend, QNX is as committed as ever to making a significant contribution to our shared global industry," said Carsten Hurasky, VP Marketing at BlackBerry QNX. "The SDV Innovator Awards program was established to recognize the outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the automotive industry through software and without a doubt, as we kick off the 2025 edition, there will be no shortage of visionary leaders to honor as the SDV revolution continues to advance."Underscoring the rapid transformations in SDVs over the past few years, MotorTrend has produced a sequel to the Coding the Car documentary that debuted in 2022. The new 26-minute investigative piece, Coding the Car 2.0, explores how Chinese automakers and others are embracing new technologies to help advance the next chapter of vehicle innovation.Coding the Car 2.0 also explores the consolidation taking place within the industry amidst global disruption, as the number of automotive brands has shrunk in China from more than 100 just eight years ago to fewer than half that number today. Finally, the documentary examines the vital importance of legacy automakers and brand affinity, pointing out that 15 of the top 20 electric vehicles sold around the world are made by companies that previously built gas-powered vehicles.Starting today, nominations are open for the following three SDV Innovator Awards categories:Pioneer: Recognizing individuals who have demonstrably broken new ground within the SDV space through research, development, and application of new automotive software.Leader: Honoring exceptional individuals in senior management positions who are leading teams that transform the automotive industry through the broad adoption and application of software solutions.Expert: Celebrating subject matter experts within specific SDV disciplines, such as AI, advanced driver assistance systems, digital cockpit, over-the-air updates, digital entertainment, autonomous technology, and more.Nominations may be submitted by visiting MotorTrend.com/SDVSurvey. MotorTrend's editorial team will conduct an exclusive and diligent screening process to identify the short list of finalists.Nominations will close at 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, October 11. Finalists will be announced in November 2024. The winners will be unveiled by MotorTrend during a private VIP ceremony and gala event in conjunction with CES 2025 in Las Vegas on January 7.The third annual SDVI Awards will showcase the visionaries who are redefining automotive innovation and forming the next chapter of the 120-year-old automotive story. To learn more about the latest information and guidelines for the third annual Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards, please visit blackberry.qnx.com/sdvawards.About MotorTrend GroupMotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, is the world's largest automotive media group dedicated to introducing, inspiring, and intensifying people's passions for the motoring world. Comprising more than 50 iconic brands including MOTORTREND, HOT ROD, ROADKILL and more, MotorTrend Group is the ultimate source of entertainment and information for both auto enthusiasts and car shoppers, with a monthly audience over 30 million in addition to over 70 million social followers. Featuring world-class automotive entertainment across the No. 1 television network for automotive fans, digital streaming channels, iconic events, the largest automotive social network, category-leading podcasts, over seven decades of print and digital editorial content, and cutting-edge resources for new car shoppers, MotorTrend embodies every corner of car culture. From electric vehicles to timeless classic customs, MotorTrend Group brings the latest motoring trends to fans of all generations.About Warner Bros. DiscoveryWarner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, Max, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Film Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.About BlackBerryBlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company's software powers over 235M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.For more information, visit BlackBerry QNX and follow @QNX NewsTrademarks, including but not limited to BLACKBERRY and EMBLEM Design, are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.MotorTrend Group:Scott Shaffstallscott.shaffstall@motortrend.comDrew MilfordDmilford@extensionpr.comArleigh DavisAdavis@extensionpr.comBlackBerry QNX:+1 (519) 597-7273mediarelations@BlackBerry.comSOURCE: BlackBerry QNX Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年10月7日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近期，在市場需求邊際改善、下游應用驅動強勁、全球地緣風險波動等多重因素共振之下，全球鋁市場經歷了一波顯著的價格上行，行業基本面呈逐步向好態勢。當此機遇，東南亞頂級氧化鋁生產企業Nanshan Aluminium International於9月26日向港交所遞交了A1招股書，擬向資本市場發起沖擊。根據弗若斯特沙利文的資料，截至2023年底，東南亞主要的氧化鋁生產國為印尼和越南。Nanshan Aluminium International是東南亞並列第一的優質氧化鋁製造商，按2023年的設計產能計，在印尼及東南亞排名首位。自成立以來，公司持續整合原材料供應優勢，推動產銷量攀升，促進業務發展並不斷提升市場份額。母公司背景雄厚，業務發展基礎堅實招股書顯示，Nanshan Aluminium International的控股股東為南山鋁業（600219.SH），於1999年在A股主板上市。南山鋁業深耕鋁行業數十年，建立了完整的產業鏈，產銷量國內領先，鋁型材生產線水平先進，在鋁行業積累了豐富的技術儲備及專業經驗，目前為世界短距離內產業鏈最完整的鋁加工企業。在整個氧化鋁產業鏈，南山鋁業有著紮實的技術積累。在Nanshan Aluminium International的發展過程中，南山鋁業不僅提供技術、專業知識，亦提供資金、資源等積極支持公司發展，為公司在東南亞開展業務奠定堅實基礎。依託南山鋁業在整個氧化鋁產業鏈的優勢地位，公司於2017年開始在印尼建設氧化鋁生產基地的籌備工作，並完成了一期氧化鋁生產項目及二期氧化鋁生產項目的建設。與此同時，Nanshan Aluminium International的主要股東Press Metal在下游電解鋁生產方面實力卓然，而投資者Santony家族及其關聯方擁有豐富的鋁土礦儲量，一直為公司提供優質鋁土礦原材料。股東及戰略合作夥伴的鼎力支持，形成和諧雙贏的協同效應，助力公司持續擴大在鋁產業鏈的業務領域。持續創新技術水平領先，行業龍頭地位凸顯業務模式上，Nanshan Aluminium International以生產和銷售優質冶金級氧化鋁為重點，在印尼採購鋁土礦，並採用低溫拜耳法。其產品以質量著稱，主要滿足東南亞市場的需求，包括生產電解鋁的領先綜合性鋁業生產商及大宗商品貿易商。Nanshan Aluminium International的生產設施位於印尼。印尼是東盟重要成員國，處於東南亞發展趨勢的核心，擁有豐富的鋁土礦資源。東盟成員國之間的經濟合作和一體化為印尼鋁行業的發展提供了肥沃的土壤，同時該國正利用其優勢吸引外商投資氧化鋁產能。受益於穩定的原材料供應、強有力的政策支持及便利的交通網絡，近年來，Nanshan Aluminium International業務發展迅速。公司的生產基地地理位置優越，運輸路線較短，且背靠印尼龐大優質的鋁土礦資源，原材料方面享有全面成本優勢。為保證材料設備採購和產品銷售的及時便捷運輸，亦在生產基地自建港口碼頭，帶來便捷銷售及運輸。公司還主動開展一整套生產及配套設施的建設，借助最先進的生產線及配套設施的無縫運行，有效提高了生產力及運營效率，進而帶來顯著的成本及盈利優勢。根據弗若斯特沙利文的資料，Nanshan Aluminium International氧化鋁的生產成本低於行業平均值。與此同時，Nanshan Aluminium International在生產中採用低溫拜耳法，這項工藝保證了進入焙燒階段的粒徑，確保最終生產出優質氧化鋁顆粒，使得產品質量十分優異。公司產品中小於45μm的顆粒比例遠低於20%的標準要求，不超過6%。根據弗若斯特沙利文的資料，該水平達到行業更高標準。憑藉有利的戰略位置、不斷提高的產能及技術優勢，Nanshan Aluminium International在滿足東南亞日益增長的氧化鋁需求方面保持先發優勢。 2021財年、2022財年、2023財年及2024年上半年，其氧化鋁產量分別達到約0.49百萬噸、1.21百萬噸、1.91百萬噸及1.08百萬噸，呈穩步增長之勢。財務表現方面，公司收益由2021財年的1.73億美元增至2022財年的4.67億美元，並再次激增至2023財年的6.78億美元，CAGR達98.0%，增勢迅猛。於2024年上半年，收益由2023年上半年的2.99億美元進一步增長至4.23億美元，同比增長41.3%。各期毛利率分別達到25.9%、24.0%、29.2%、22.2%及42.2%。綜合來看，生產規模、成本效益、技術進步及嚴格的質量控制等關鍵要素的深度融合，令Nanshan Aluminium International確立了卓越的綜合競爭力，成為東南亞頂級氧化鋁生產企業。印尼經濟前景廣闊，港股「純印尼概念第一股」有望誕生從行業發展前景看，東南亞的經濟擴張速度超過全球平均水平，而印尼既是「一帶一路」倡議在東南亞推進的重要區域，也是東南亞最大經濟體，其連貫的宏觀政策及穩健的投資環境，持續推動氧化鋁行業的穩步增長。據高盛預測，到2050年，印尼將成為全球第四大經濟體。從該地區飆升的需求及強勁的投資勢頭中，Nanshan Aluminium International料將充分獲益。2022年1月， 印尼佐科總統視察Nanshan Aluminium International在印尼的子公司PT Bintan Alumina Indonesia （PT BAI）的氧化鋁項目，其在講話中強調，「印尼有很多豐富的資源，非常歡迎外國企業前來投資、發展、獲利，我們不但可以得到附加值的提升，亦能增加稅收、拉動就業，促進國家經濟繁榮。我特別感謝像南山這樣的企業勇敢在印尼投資發展，正因為有了這樣優秀的企業，才使得印尼工業及下游相關產業鏈得以成長」。佐科總統為Nanshan Aluminium International 在印尼的子公司PT BAI題詞「發展下游產業，促進國家自強」。另值得一提的是，於2023年11月，港交所已將印尼交易所納入其認可證券交易所名單，為印尼企業提供接觸更廣泛區域和全球投資者的機會。此番遞表港交所，意味著Nanshan Aluminium International有望成為港股市場的純印尼概念第一股。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.