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Kuala Lumpur, Apr 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – April 16, CBL International Limited (NASDAQ: BANL) (the “Company” or “CBL”), the listing vehicle of Banle Group (“Banle” or “the Group”), a leading marine fuel logistic company in the Asia-Pacific region, today announced its annual financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.Financial Performance OverviewThe company reported consolidated revenue of $592.52 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, marking a 35.9% increase from $435.90 million in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by a 38.1% increase in sales volume, supported by the addition of new customers during the year, expansion of our supply network to cover more ports, and a broader customer base that now includes bulk carriers and oil and gas tankers in addition to container liner operators.Due to challenging market conditions, the Company reported a net loss of $3.87 million in 2024, compared to a net income of $1.13 million in 2023, mainly attributed to a 25.5% decrease in gross profit to $5.37 million in 2024 from $7.21 million in 2023 and a 56.8% rise in operating expenses to $8.70 million in 2024 from $5.55 million in 2023. The Company adopted a volume-driven growth strategy that involved offering more competitive pricing in a market characterized by intensified competition and pricing pressure. While this approach supported increased sales volume and market share, it also contributed to narrower profit margins.In addition to reduced gross margins, the net loss was impacted by increased expenses for business expansion, biofuel operation, additional expenses to enhance ESG, and a rise in interest expenses. These were partially offset by a reduction in income tax expenses. The financial outcome reflects both the dynamic nature of the bunkering industry and the Company’s ongoing investment in client base development and geographic growth, which are expected to enhance long-term positioning as market conditions normalize.Earnings per share (EPS) reflected this, decrease to $(0.136) in 2024 from $0.045 in 2023. Cash and cash equivalents increased by 8.3% to $8.02 million as of December 31, 2024 from $7.40 million as of December 31, 2023.Business Expansion in Challenging TimesCBL International’s operational expansion was a key focus in 2024, particularly in a challenging industry environment marked by geopolitical tensions, such as the Red Sea crisis and broader Middle East tensions. The company grew its service network from 36 ports at the time of its IPO in March 2023 to over 60 ports by year-end 2024, covering Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and Central America. Revenue growth year-on-year was notable across China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea.Key new ports included Mauritius, Panama, and India, enhancing its global reach. This expansion was supported by servicing nine of the world’s top 12 container shipping lines, representing nearly 60% of global container fleet capacity. The Company’s European expansion focused on strengthening cross-regional service offerings for Euro–Asia trade routes. Growth was supported by a stronger presence in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region and a new Ireland office established in late 2023, enhancing local sourcing capabilities.Customer diversification was another priority, with the share of non-container liners in total revenue increased, and sales concentration among the top five customers declined in fiscal year 2024.A significant highlight was the company’s push towards sustainability, with biofuel sales surging by 628.8% and volume by 603.0%. The introduction of B24 biofuel (76% fossil fuel, 24% used cooking oil methyl ester) in Hong Kong, China, and Malaysia reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 20%, supported by ISCC EU and ISCC Plus certifications secured in 2023. This aligns with global trends towards greener shipping solutions and positions CBL as a leader in sustainable fuel logistics.Strategically, CBL enhanced its IT systems, implementing real-time order tracking, data analytics, and workflow automation to improve efficiency. Credit risk management was strengthened, and working capital management improved with increased factoring facilities and a cash balance rise, navigating macroeconomic challenges through pricing strategies and port network adjustments. Additionally, CBL expanded its funding sources by accessing capital markets, such as private placement, increasing financial flexibility to support growth initiatives.Bullish Outlook and Customer Loyalty StrategyDespite the net loss, CBL’s management remains optimistic about the future, viewing current industry challenges as an opportunity to build resilience and enhance customer loyalty. While prudently evaluating the impact of the latest U.S. tariff policy, among other macro incidents such as geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, and shifting global trade dynamics, on the economy and the bunkering sector, CBL believes its broad global network, primarily focused on intra-Asia and Euro-Asia trade routes, helps mitigate potential adverse effects. Since the Company has no operation on U.S. ports, the impact of such policies may be limited in the near future.The Company’s strategic expansion of ports, diversification of its client base, and commitment to sustainable initiatives are designed to position it for growth when market conditions improve. By investing in new ports and expanding relationships with key industry players, CBL aims to secure long-term partnerships that will strengthen its market position as global trade stabilizes and profitability improves.Management Commentary and Future OutlookDr. Teck Lim Chia, Chairman and CEO of CBL International Limited, stated, “We are confident in our strategy to expand our service network, maximize sales volume and explore sustainable offerings, even in these challenging times. Our investments in new ports, diversified clients, and sustainable fuels are building a foundation for future growth. We believe that by demonstrating our capabilities at present, we will earn customer loyalty that will yield substantial benefits as the market recovers, positioning CBL International for significant success in the years ahead.”Looking ahead, CBL remains focused on expanding its market presence, particularly in biofuels, and enhancing its global supply network. The company is committed to driving operational efficiency and delivering sustainable growth.Webcast DetailsCBL International Limited (Nasdaq: BANL) cordially invites you to participate in a webcast to discuss its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.About the Banle GroupCBL International Limited (Nasdaq: BANL) is the listing vehicle of Banle Group, a reputable marine fuel logistic company based in the Asia Pacific region that was established in 2015. We are committed to providing customers with one-stop solution for vessel refueling, which is referred to as bunkering facilitator in the bunkering industry. We facilitate vessel refueling mainly through local physical suppliers in over 60 major ports covering Belgium, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, Panama, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam, as of 16 April, 2025. The Group actively promotes the use of sustainable fuels and is awarded with the ISCC EU and ISCC Plus certifications.For more information about our company, please visit our website at: https://www.banle-intl.com.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this announcement are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “future,” “outlook,” “potential,” “project” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. They involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release and on current expectations of BANL’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of BANL. Some important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statements could include changes in domestic and foreign business, fuel prices and tariffs, market, financial, political and legal conditions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the SEC.CBL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (Incorporated in Cayman Islands with limited liabilities)For more information, please contact:CBL International Limited Email: investors@banle-intl.comStrategic Financial Relations Limited Shelly Cheng Tel: (852) 2864 4857 Iris Au Yeung Tel: (852) 2114 4913Email: sprg_cbl@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SAN DIEGO, CA, Apr 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to announce two businesses that it will invest in from the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event last November: Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors."The technologies presented by Emergent and Saluqi really stood out to us, and we're proud to be working with them," said Brad Lunn, managing director for GA-ASI. "I expect several other companies from the Blue Magic Netherlands event to emerge and we hope to make additional announcements in the near future."At the Blue Magic investment and innovation conference in the Netherlands, GA-ASI and its partners heard pitches from innovative Dutch companies about the important technologies they are developing. The event was organized collaboratively between GA-ASI, the Dutch Ministry of Defense, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Brainport Development in Eindhoven, and Brabant Development Agency (BOM). The key areas of focus were Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Autonomy, Advanced Materials, Sensors, Advanced Manufacturing, and Space. Close to 50 companies applied and after reviewing the applications, 16 companies were selected to pitch their capabilities.Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors were selected by GA-ASI to make investments after both companies made compelling pitches about their respective technologies at the BMN event and following months of detailed business and technology discussions with the two companies.Emergent Swarm Solutions develops innovative software solutions for autonomous flight and intelligent, decentralized swarming capabilities for a variety of unmanned vehicles. GA-ASI is partnering with Emergent to develop critical autonomy skills for GA-ASI's current and future portfolio of aircraft."It is a pleasure to partner with General Atomics to develop and deploy our autonomy and swarming capabilities on the current and next generation of unmanned aircraft," said Lennart Bult, Co-founder and Managing Director at Emergent Swarm Solutions. "Collaborating with the General Atomics team has been a fantastic experience, and we look forward to delivering advanced capabilities through this partnership."Saluqi Motors builds high-density motors with integrated electronics that significantly increase power and torque in small packages, which is well-suited for airborne platforms. GA-ASI is partnering with Saluqi to qualify their existing products within the strict environmental demands of aerospace applications and to develop new products for specific applications."We are deeply honored to be selected by GA-ASI from such a strong field of innovative companies," said Matthijs de Haan, CEO at Saluqi Motors. "Our ultra-compact and high-performance motors are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of aerospace applications. This collaboration enables us to further validate our technology and develop new solutions for the defense and aerospace industries."GA-ASI is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and related mission systems. The company hosted its first Blue Magic event in 2019 in Belgium, with subsequent events held in 2020, 2021, and 2023. GA-ASI is delivering eight MQ-9A aircraft to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF)."GA-ASI is committed to continue working with the Dutch government and Dutch industry in supporting the growth of technology innovation in the Netherlands. GA-ASI anticipates holding additional BMN events in the near future," Lunn added.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 8 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle® 25M, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.Contact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SOLANA BEACH, CA, Apr 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - American Wave Machines, the global leader in world-class surf pool destinations, announces a new project, PerfectSwell® Zion, a mixed-use development in Washington, Utah, the outdoor activity hub adjacent to Zion National Park. AWM is partnering with Desert Lakes LLC on the project. The commercial surf park anchors a luxury residential community called Zion Shores offering waterfront single family homes and beachfront townhouses. PerfectSwell® Zion will be open to the public with Zion Shores residents enjoying unique perks and surf priority. PerfectSwell® Zion opens in Q1 2027.Capping four years of in-house R&D, the project will feature Generation 6 PerfectSwell® surf technology bringing bigger, better waves, improved efficiency, cutting-edge sustainability features, and AWM's most innovative wave package yet. Gen 6 features optimization diagnostics utilizing historic and real time data, innovative health monitoring, maintenance schedules, and a thermal design system for air and water temperature management. Further improvements in pneumatics have resulted in measurable increases in wave generating efficiency. In terms of design, natural and permanent elements will be utilized for energy dissipation in the water minimizing the use of fabricated materials. For the surf and aquatics recreation, the project will upcycle brackish water - unfit for drinking or farming - conserving fresh water and reducing waste."We have just about every outdoor activity you can think of in this high desert playground except surfing. We're stoked to partner with AWM to change that. The team behind PerfectSwell® is the real deal," said Cody Larkin, CEO of Desert Surf, LLC. "AWM makes the type of waves they want to surf with a mandate of continuing innovation. We're ready to go.""Gen 6 PerfectSwell® is next level, and I can't think of a better location for the debut or a better partner in the US. Desert Lakes brings a wealth of expertise in civil construction and community infrastructure building, essential for a successful project," said Bruce McFarland, President of AWM. "We're thrilled to work with Cody and his team to expand our global network of deeply connected surf communities to Utah and beyond."About American Wave MachinesAmerican Wave Machines, Inc.is the inventor and developer of PerfectSwell® Surf Technology. AWM's technology powers world class surf facilities and destinations backed by proven financials, extensive data capture, and stoked surfers. PerfectSwell® is the only sequence based, pneumatic surf technology on the market. Protected by over 50 patents worldwide, PerfectSwell® Split Peaks, Peeling Waves, Air Sections, and Wedge Barrels are all covered by AWM's robust patent portfolio.About Desert Lakes LLCDesert Lakes LLC is a dynamic partnership between Immaculate Homes and Salt Lake Excavating, formed in 2019 to develop the renowned Southern Shores community in Hurricane Utah. This unique waterfront development features three man-made lakes designed for boating, surfing, and a variety of recreational activities, all surrounded by premium residential properties. Cody Larkin brings extensive expertise in civil construction and lake development, while Jason and Brittany Christensen of Immaculate Homes lead the charge on vertical construction, combining their strengths to create one-of-a-kind living experiences.Contact:Jenna Timinskyinfo@americanwavemachines.comSOURCE: American Wave Machines, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM, Apr 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OMP, a global leader in supply chain planning solutions, has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for the 10th consecutive time. Positioned highest for 'Ability to Execute,' OMP believes this recognition underscores its consistent delivery of innovative solutions and measurable business results to global supply chains.A proven platform for the most complex planning needsOMP attributes its continued advancement to the strength of Unison Planning™, a proven platform for all supply chain planning needs - from strategic to operational, and from demand to supply. As an open, cloud-native, and AI-driven platform, Unison Planning is designed to meet the evolving demand of dynamic global supply chains. It empowers businesses to make smarter, faster decisions and collaborate more effectively across complex networks."Today's supply chain leaders must make decisions at the speed of business to stay competitive. It's the only way to deal with tariffs, geopolitical shifts, and disruptions, while also harnessing new opportunities," says Philip Vervloesem, Chief Commercial & Markets Officer at OMP.Smarter, faster planning with AI at the coreOMP's decision-centric planning approach leverages AI to generate realistic scenarios, helping business leaders keep their supply chain agile and resilient."Unison Planning enables businesses to make data-driven decisions more efficiently," says Tom Wouters, Chief Product Officer at OMP. "Our AI-powered approach proactively optimizes supply chain operations, while OMP Companion, our generative AI assistant, drives user adoption and collaboration to unlock the platform's full value."Co-innovation in actionOMP's innovation strategy is rooted in close collaboration with its customers, ensuring that the platform evolves in direct response to the real-world challenges faced by global supply chains."We're excited about our co-innovation initiatives, which deliver real results for our long-term customers and partners," adds Philip Vervloesem. "We believe this year's position validates our approach of solving our customers' toughest challenges together and driving growth across our ecosystem."Customer success through strategic long-term partnershipsTrusted by Fortune 500 companies, such as AstraZeneca, Dow, Johnson & Johnson, and Nestlé, OMP continues to deliver scalable results across industries through strong partnerships."We're proud of our trusted partnerships with leading global companies within our target industries," says Paul Vanvuchelen, CEO of OMP. "I strongly believe this recognition reflects the value of 40 years of deep supply chain planning expertise, and I thank our dedicated teams, loyal customers, and alliance partners for their continued support."About the Gartner Magic QuadrantThe 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions, released in April 2025, evaluates vendors based on their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision, helping business leaders identify the right partners in a complex and fast-evolving market.For more information about OMP's position as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and the future of supply chain planning, read the full report here.Contact InformationPhilip VervloesemSenior Vice President OMP USApvervloesem@omp.com+1-770-956-2723SOURCE: OMP Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

索拉納海灘，加利福尼亞州, 2025年4月17日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球頂級衝浪泳池目的地領導者 American Wave Machines 宣布，將在猶他州華盛頓市啟動新項目PerfectSwell® Zion。該地鄰近錫安國家公園，是著名的戶外活動中心。AWM 將與 Desert Lakes LLC 合作開展該綜合開發項目。該商業衝浪公園將成為名為 Zion Shores 的高端住宅社區的核心設施，社區將提供濱水獨棟住宅和沙灘聯排別墅。PerfectSwell® Zion 將對公眾開放，Zion Shores 的住戶將享有專屬福利和衝浪優先權。PerfectSwell® Zion 預計將於2027年第一季度開放。在歷時四年的內部研發基礎上，該項目將採用第六代 PerfectSwell® 衝浪技術，帶來更大更優質的浪型、更高效的運作、尖端的永續設計，以及 AWM 至今最具創新性的浪型組合。第六代技術配備優化診斷系統，結合歷史與即時資料進行分析，同時具備先進的健康監測、維護計劃安排，以及用於空氣與水溫調節的熱控系統。在氣動系統方面的進一步優化顯著提升了造浪效率。在設計層面，項目將採用天然且持久的構造元素進行能量消散，最大程度減少人造材料的使用。在衝浪及水上休閒部分，項目將循環利用鹽水（不適合飲用或農業灌溉），從而節約淡水資源並減少浪費。「在這片高原沙漠的遊樂天地裡，我們幾乎擁有你能想到的所有戶外活動，除了衝浪。我們非常興奮能與 AWM 合作來改變這一點。PerfectSwell® 背後的團隊是真正的專家，」Desert Surf, LLC 首席執行官 Cody Larkin 表示。「AWM 製造的是他們自己也想衝的浪，並始終致力於技術革新。我們已經準備就緒。」「第六代 PerfectSwell® 技術堪稱革新突破，我想不出比這裡更合適的首發地點，也想不出比 Desert Lakes 更理想的合作夥伴。Desert Lakes 在土木工程和社區基礎建設方面擁有豐富經驗，這是項目成功的關鍵所在，」AWM 總裁 Bruce McFarland 表示。「我們非常高興能與 Cody 及其團隊合作，將我們緊密相連的全球衝浪社區網絡擴展至猶他州乃至更遠地區。」關於 American Wave MachinesAmerican Wave Machines, Inc. 是 PerfectSwell(R) 技術的發明者和開發商。AWM 開發世界級的衝浪設施目的地，擁有可靠的財務狀況和刺激的衝浪者。PerfectSwell(R) 在市場上獨樹一幟，並受到全球 50 多項專利的保護。PerfectSwell® 的 Split Peaks、Peeling Waves、Air Sections 和 Wedge Barrels 都受到 AWM 強大的專利組合保護。關於 Desert Lakes LLCDesert Lakes LLC 是由 Immaculate Homes 與 Salt Lake Excavating 於2019年共同成立的活躍合作企業，致力於開發位於猶他州哈里肯的知名社區——Southern Shores。這一獨特的濱水開發項目包括三個人工湖，專為划船、衝浪及各類休閒活動而設計，周圍環繞著高端住宅物業。Cody Larkin 在土木工程和湖泊開發方面擁有豐富經驗，而 Immaculate Homes 的 Jason 和 Brittany Christensen 則負責垂直建造，雙方攜手合作，打造獨一無二的生活體驗。聯繫方式:Jenna Timinskyinfo@americanwavemachines.com來源: American Wave Machines, Inc. Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

比利時安特衛普，2025年4月17日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球領先的供應鏈規劃解決方案提供商 OMP，第十次連續被評為 Gartner 魔力象限的領導者。在「執行能力」維度中排名最高，OMP 認為這一認可凸顯了其持續為全球供應鏈提供創新解決方案和可衡量業務成果的能力。應對最複雜規劃需求的成熟平台OMP 將其持續進步歸功於 Unison Planning™ 平台的強大能力。該平台是滿足各類供應鏈規劃需求的成熟解決方案——從戰略層面到營運層面，從需求端到供給端。作為一個開放的、雲原生的、由 AI 驅動的平台，Unison Planning 專為滿足動態全球供應鏈日益增長的需求而打造，幫助企業在複雜網絡中做出更聰明、更快速的決策，並實現更高效的協同。OMP 首席商務與市場官 Philip Vervloesem 表示：「當今的供應鏈領導者必須以業務發展的速度做出決策，才能保持競爭力。這是應對關稅、地緣政治變化和供應中斷的唯一方式，同時也是把握新機遇的關鍵。」以 AI 為核心，實現更智慧、更快速的規劃制定OMP 的以決策為中心的規劃方法借助 AI 生成現實可行的情境方案，幫助企業領導者保持供應鏈的敏捷性與韌性。OMP 首席產品官 Tom Wouters 表示：「Unison Planning 使企業能夠更高效地做出數據驅動的決策。我們的 AI 驅動方法可主動優化供應鏈營運，同時，生成式 AI 助手 OMP Companion 促進用戶使用與協同，從而釋放平台的全部價值。」共創創新的實踐OMP 的創新策略植根於與客戶的緊密合作，確保平台的發展能直接回應供應鏈所面臨的全球現實挑戰。「我們對共創創新計畫充滿期待，這些計畫為我們的長期客戶和合作夥伴帶來了實際成果。」OMP 首席商務與市場官 Philip Vervloesem 補充道，「我們今年的排名再次驗證了我們與客戶攜手解決最棘手挑戰、推動生態系統共同成長的理念。」透過戰略性長期合作實現客戶成功OMP 深受《財富》500 強企業的信賴，包括阿斯特捷利康（AstraZeneca）、陶氏化學（Dow）、嬌生（Johnson & Johnson）以及雀巢（Nestlé）等。憑藉強有力的合作關係，OMP 持續 在各行業交付可擴展的成果。「我們為與目標行業內全球領先企業建立的信任合作關係感到自豪。」OMP 執行長 Paul Vanvuchelen 表示，「我堅信，這一認可體現了我們 40 年來在供應鏈規劃領域累積的深厚專業經驗。我也衷心感謝我們敬業的團隊、忠實的客戶和戰略夥伴一直以來的支持。」關於 Gartner 魔力象限《2025 年 Gartner 供應鏈規劃解決方案魔力象限》於 2025 年 4 月發布，依據「執行能力」和「願景完整性」兩個維度對供應商進行評估，幫助企業領導者在這個複雜且快速演變的市場中識別合適的合作夥伴。如需了解 OMP 在 Gartner 魔力象限中的領導者地位及供應鏈規劃的未來發展，請點擊此處閱讀全文。聯絡資訊Philip VervloesemOMP 美國資深副總裁pvervloesem@omp.com+1-770-956-2723來源：OMP Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Washington, Apr 18, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Alaia Development and Desert Lakes LLC are thrilled to announce ZION SHORES - a world class inland surf destination in Washington, Utah. ZION SHORES will be the centerpiece of the Alaia's Master planned community, formerly known as Stucki Farms. After years of water research, engineering, and collaboration with the city of Washington, we have reached an agreement and are moving forward on a monumental project in the heart of southern Utah. This will truly be unlike any other surf and recreation area in the world.Water is a precious resource, especially in Southern Utah, and ZION SHORES was conceived and designed with the vision of protecting that resource. Our surf lagoons will be filled with non-potable brackish water not suitable for drinking or irrigation from privately owned onsite wells. Brackish water is much too costly to convert into culinary or irrigation quality, but with a little chemistry added, it is entirely safe for recreation. In addition, Alaia worked closely with Washington City to significantly reduce the size of the previously approved lagoons. Without drawing from local drinking or irrigation water supplies, we are turning an otherwise unusable resource into a world-class surf and recreation amenity that will benefit the community.The project will feature 65 short-term rental properties built around two concrete-lined, clear lagoons designed specifically for surfing and other water recreation. Owners and renters of these 65 properties will have priority access to the waves. The public will also have access to through the booking portal. Alaia, the surrounding master planned community, will also include several restaurants, approximately 300,000 sf of commercial space and a community clubhouse overlooking the surf lagoons. ZION SHORES and Alaia will be unlike any other surf and recreation destination in the world with three separate cutting-edge wave technologies producing perfect waves of every shape and size for a fully customized surfing experience:PerfectSwell Zion - A world class surf venue featuring cutting-edge 6th generation PerfectSwell® technology and the most innovative wave package to date. PerfectSwell® is patented, proven and reliable, developed by American Wave Machines in California. Addictingly fun for every skill level, the waves at PerfectSwell® Zion are "Always Peaky".UNIT Zion Dynamic Wave - A groundbreaking 164' wide dynamic wave developed by UNIT Surf Pool that will be the first of its kind in the world. This technology generates multiple moving wave pockets using patent-pending programmable water flow control tech.UNIT Zion Standing Wave - A 60' wide standing wave system by UNIT Surf Pool, which is UNIT's flagship wave and a staple of inland surf technology offering incredible flexibility and adjustability to a unique and controlled experience for all skill levels.From first timers to seasoned surfers, ZION SHORES will be a surf paradise for the whole family. Get ready Utah - the Swell is coming!To learn more about ZION SHORES, visit zionshores.com and alaiaut.comContact:Cody Larkin801-231-9686cody@saltlakeexcavating.comSOURCE: Zion Shores Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

吉隆坡，2025年4月17日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 4月16日，萬利集團（以下簡稱「萬利」或「集團」）之上市實體CBL International Limited（以下簡稱「公司」或「CBL」）（美國納斯達克交易所代碼 ：BANL），亞太地區知名燃油供應服務商，今天公布截至2024年12月31日的全年業績。財務表現概覽截至2024年12月31日，公司報告全年合併收入為5.925億美元，較2023年的4.359億美元增長35.9%。這一增長主要得益於銷售量增長38.1%，歸因於年內新客戶的增加、供應網絡擴展至更多港口，以及更廣泛的客戶群，除集裝箱班輪營運商外，還涵蓋散貨船舶及油氣船舶。由於市場環境充滿挑戰，公司於2024年錄得淨虧損387萬美元，2023年淨收入為113萬美元，産生虧損的原因主要是毛利由2023年的721萬美元下降25.5%至2024年的537萬美元，以及運營費用由2023年的555萬美元增加56.8%至2024年的870萬美元。公司採取以銷量驅動的增長策略，在競爭及價格壓力加劇的市場下提供更具優勢的價格。但此策略在增加銷售量及擴大市場份額的同時也導致利潤率收窄。除毛利率下降外，公司產生淨虧損的原因也來自業務擴展和生物燃料運營費用，與提升環境、社會、管治（ESG）相關的額外費用，以及利息開支的增加，惟部份被所得稅開支減少所抵銷。財務業績反映了燃油加注行業不斷變化的狀態及公司為擴大客戶群及地域增長所作的持續投資，此等措施預期有助公司於市況恢復正常時提升其長期市場地位。公司每股盈利由2023年0.045美元下降至2024年每股虧損0.136美元。現金及現金等價物由截至2023年12月31日的740萬美元增加8.3%至截至2024年12月31日的802萬美元。在充滿挑戰時期擴充業務CBL International於2024年的重點是業務擴充，尤其面對地緣政治局勢緊張帶來重重挑戰的行業環境，如紅海危機和中東緊張局勢升溫。公司的服務網絡已從 2023年3月首次公開募股時的36個港口擴展至2024年底的超過60個港口，遍佈亞太區、歐洲、非洲和中美洲。中國、香港、馬來西亞、新加坡及南韓的收入按年大幅增長。公司於毛里裘斯、巴拿馬及印度新增主要港口，進一步擴大全球覆蓋範圍。業務擴展體現在為全球12大集裝箱班輪公司的其中9家公司提供服務，佔全球集裝箱班輪船隊運力近60%。公司在歐洲的擴展聚焦加強歐亞貿易航線的跨區域服務組合，增長歸因於其在阿姆斯特丹-鹿特丹-安特衛普（ARA）地區更強大的業務據點以及2023年底新成立的愛爾蘭辦事處，提升了當地採購能力。公司亦著重客戶多元化，2024財年非集裝箱班輪佔總收入的份額增加，五大客戶的銷售集中度下降。關鍵亮點之一是公司致力推動可持續發展，帶動生物燃料銷售激增628.8%，銷量激增603.0%。在香港、中國和馬來西亞引入B24生物燃料（76%的化石燃料，24%的食用油甲酯）減少了20%的溫室氣體排放量，於2023年獲得ISCC EU和ISCC Plus認證。這符合綠色航運解決方案的全球趨勢，並將CBL定位為可持續燃料物流的先驅。CBL戰略升級了信息科技系統，落實實時訂單追踪、數據分析及工作流程自動化，以提高效率。公司亦加強了信貸風險管理，並改善營運資金管理，以增加保理設施及現金結餘，通過定價策略及港口網絡調整應對宏觀經濟挑戰。此外，CBL通過私募配售等方式進入資本市場來擴大資金來源，提高了財務靈活性，以支持增長計劃。前景樂觀及客戶忠誠策略儘管錄得淨虧損，但集團的管理層對未來仍保持樂觀，將目前的行業挑戰視為建立抵禦能力及提升客戶忠誠度的機會。在審慎評估美國最新關稅政策，以及其他宏觀事件，如地緣政治緊張局勢、監管變化及全球貿易動態變化等對經濟及燃油行業的影響時，公司相信其廣泛的全球網絡主要集中於亞洲區內及歐亞貿易路線，有助減輕潛在不利影響。由於公司在美國港口無業務，相關政策對近期的影響有限。公司港口的戰略擴張、客戶群多元化以及對可持續發展計劃的承諾，旨在當市場環境改善時帶來增長。通過投資新港口並擴大關鍵行業夥伴的關係網絡，公司的目標是確保長期夥伴關係，隨著全球貿易穩定及盈利能力改善，鞏固其市場地位。管理層總結及未來展望公司董事長兼首席執行官謝威廉博士表示：「儘管當下充滿挑戰，但我們對擴大服務網絡、提高銷售量及探索可持續發展產品的策略充滿信心。我們對新港口、多元化客戶及可持續燃料的投資持續為未來增長奠定基礎。相信憑藉我們的實力，必定能贏得客戶信任，待市場復甦時獲得可觀的收益，助力CBL於未來數年取得重大成功。」展望未來，CBL將繼續專注於市場擴張，尤其是生物燃料領域，並加強其全球供應網絡。公司致力於提高運營效率並實現可持續增長。網絡直播詳情CBL International Limited（納斯達克：BANL）誠邀您參加線上發布會，就公司截至2024年12月31日止年度財務業績作出討論。活動：2024年全年業績線上發布會日期和時間：2025年4月17日（星期四）馬來西亞時間/香港時間上午10:00-11:00 2025年4月16日（星期三）美國東部時間晚上10:00–11:00網路直播詳情：線上發布會可通過以下鏈接觀看直播。網絡廣播鏈接：英文：https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/99dbfk3g中文：https://webcast.roadshowchina.cn/K1E3N2VMdGJ6RXNRSk5pSGltNzJLZz09二維碼： 英文 普通話關於萬利集團萬利集團成立於 2015 年，以CBL International Limited（納斯達克：BANL）在納斯達克股票市場上市。我們致力於為客戶提供一站式燃油供應服務，被業內稱為燃油供應服務商。截至2025年4月 16日，我們主要通過當地實體供貨商為船舶提供燃油加注服務，遍布比利時、中國、香港、印度、日本、韓國、馬來西亞、毛里裘斯、巴拿馬、菲律賓、新加坡、台灣、泰國、土耳其和越南，共覆蓋超過60個港口。集團積極推動可持續燃料，並已取得ISCC EU和ISCC Plus認證。如欲瞭解更多信息，請到集團網站 https://www.banle-intl.com 瀏覽。前瞻性聲明本公吿中的某些陳述並非歷史事實，而是前瞻性陳述。前瞻性陳述一般使用「相信」、「可能」、「可以」、「將要」、「估計」、「繼續」、「預期」、「打算」、「期望」、「計劃」、「應該」、「將會」、「規劃」、「未來」、「展望」、「潛力」、「預測」等類似詞語來預測或表達未來事件或趨勢或不屬於歷史事項的陳述，但不使用這些詞語並不意味著陳述並非前瞻性。這些前瞻性陳述包括但不限於對其他績效指標的估計和預測，以及對市場機會的預測。這些信息涉及已知和未知的風險和不確定性，並基於各種假設（無論本新聞稿中是否指明）以及BANL管理層的當前預期，而非對實際業績的預測。這些前瞻性陳述僅供幫助目的，不得被任何投資者作為且不得被依賴為對事實或可能性的擔保、保證、預測或確鑿陳述。實際事件和情況難以或不可能預測，也會與假設不同。許多實際事件和情況不在BANL的控制範圍內。一些重要因素可能導致實際結果與任何前瞻性陳述存在實質性差異，包括國內外商業、燃料價格及關稅、市場、金融、政治、法律環境、地緣政治及其他導致燃料價格發生重大變化的事件的影響。公司沒有義務公開更新或修改任何前瞻性陳述來反映隨後發生的事件或情況或預期的變化，法律可能要求者除外。儘管公司認為該等前瞻性陳述中表達的預期合理，但不能向您保證此類預期最終正確無誤。公司提醒投資者實際結果可能與預期結果存在重大差異，並鼓勵投資者細閱公司的註冊聲明和向SEC提交的其他文件所載可能影響其未來業績的其他因素。如需更多資訊，請聯繫：CBL International Limited 電郵：investors@banle-intl.com縱橫財經公關顧問有限公司鄭松雪 電話：(852) 2864 4834歐陽蔚雯 電話：(852) 2114 4913電郵： sprg_cbl@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年4月16日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 在科技快速發展的今天，物流行業正迎來一場智慧化變革的浪潮。近日，行業領導者域塔物流科技（納斯達克代碼：RITR）攜手人工智能先驅NEXX，宣布再展開深度策略合作。雙方將整合各自的資源優勢，以人工智能與具身智能技術，推出全港首個專為針對物流業運作而設計的人形機械人，徹底革新物流運作模式，開創未來智慧物流新生態。作為專注於物流資產的綜合發展平台，域塔物流科技的房地產 + 物流科技（PLT）一站式方案，成功整合了從物流地產開發到服務提供的全產業鏈資源，輸出引領行業潮流的尖端物流解決方案。在此次合作中，域塔物流科技憑藉對物流業痛點的深刻洞察，為人形機械人「Adam」的研發指明方向，並提供生態圈內多樣化的真實場景和需求，確保研發成果與實際作業無縫對接。域塔將NEXX在人工智能領域的先進技術，特別是LLM大模型驅動的NEXXBot物流大腦，為「Adam」提供智慧物流的決策能力，通過於實際環境自主學習，優化「Adam」的動作控制中心的設計，透過先進控制演算法與高精度感測器技術，並由NEXXBot旗下的AI Agent去驅使「Adam」能精準執行搬運、分類及上架等複雜動作，極大提升物流作業效率。隨著合作的深入推進，「Adam」即將在物流倉儲場景中全面應用。憑藉智慧化、自動化的作業方式，他將承擔多場景貨物搬運、分類、上架等核心任務，在智慧物流倉內擔任更多角色，實現跨越式發展。同時，「Adam」的成功應用將成為行業智慧轉型的典範，為整個物流行業樹立新標杆，推動行業加速向智慧化、高效化邁進。雙方期待通過此次合作，為全球物流業的智慧轉型貢獻獨特的創新解決方案，真正實現全無人化操作，助力行業在全球範圍內實現突破性發展。圖片下載連結：http://bit.ly/3Y0mFA6關於域塔物流科技域塔物流科技於2024年於美國納斯達克交易所成功上市，是家專注於物流資產的綜合發展平台，也是房地產+物流科技（PLT）解決方案產業的先驅。域塔物流科技擁有無比的先驅優勢，一站式的營運模式，加上深厚的業務知識和經驗，建構出完善全面的客戶基礎，使集團得以穩步擴展。我們提供綜合資產增值及物流科技的整合解決方案，連結資產、科技及物流業界，提升客戶的營運效率及資產經濟效益，實現產業的全面融合。關於NEXXNEXX是物流大模型與AI智能體的科技公司，致力於重塑智慧物流與供應鏈管理。自主研發的AI智能體NEXXBot，由NEXX自研的垂直大模型NEXX語言模型（NexxLM）賦能，能夠理解、制定並執行複雜的倉庫運營任務，僅需簡單的自然語言指令即可完成操作。NEXX AI智能體不僅具備智慧調度、需求預測、自動優化等核心能力，還能結合多模態資料分析與強化學習演算法，持續提升物流運作效率。其代理式AI架構打破傳統軟體限制，實現彈性營運與即時智慧決策，協助企業降本增效。在這個長期落後的行業中，NEXX正在引領變革之路，邁向更智慧、更永續的未來。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年4月16日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 金融雲支付處理及收單機構交易寶有限公司（「交易寶」或「PCG」）今年首季實現多項發展里程碑，包括收單業務品牌 Yedpay 與政府批選的士車隊營辦商合作；旗下初創業務、亞洲首家開發前沿支付處理系統A3A獲選為香港城市大學HK Tech 300創新創業計劃的成員；並受邀成為電子支付行業代表，與社會各界分享行業動向、未來科技展望，繼續以多面向推動香港支付科技發展。商業合作碩果累累，賦能行業生態發展商業合作方面，Yedpay近期取得多項突破性進展：- 與Visa深度合作，引領支付創新作為Visa的官方收單機構（Acquirer）及核心會員（Principal Member），Yedpay受Visa 新加坡邀請分享業務成功案例，展示如何利用Visa支付受理解決方案（Visa Acceptance Solutions）推動支付創新和市場拓展。透過該解決方案，Yedpay成功擴大了市場產品範圍，協助商戶快速拓展業務版圖，進一步鞏固其在跨境支付領域的競爭力。（以上截圖取自Visa Acceptance Solutions網站）- 攜手Big Boss Taxi ，重塑的士支付體驗本地市場方面， Yedpay與政府批選的士車隊營辦商之一的Big Boss Taxi達成策略合作，攜手推動香港無現金城市的願景。Yedpay將為Big Boss Taxi旗下的士提供創新電子支付收款系統，連接的士計程錶與智能收款機，支援多種電子支付方式，為本地居民及遊客帶來更便捷的乘車體驗。Big Boss Taxi將於今年7月起陸續投入服務，屆時每部的士將設有一部智能收款機，方便消費者以各種電子支付方式繳付車資。- 聯袂星展香港，優化商戶服務此外，Yedpay與星展銀行（香港）有限公司（「星展香港」）的合作也在穩步推進。繼2024年合作推出「DBS MAX商戶服務方案」一站式銷售管理平台後，PCG聯合創辦人及營運總監戴錦瑜（Beatrice Tai）上月獲星展香港中小企業銀行邀請參與國際婦女節專題活動，分享作為電子支付行業女性領袖代表的職場見解和領導心得，展現女性在金融科技行業的領導能力。A3A成為香港城市大學「HK Tech 300」成員 技術實力再獲肯定除了獲得商業夥伴的認可，PCG的創新能力亦得到學術界的支持。PCG初創成員A3A 推出不久後，2024年即獲得「2024香港資訊及通訊科技獎：金融科技獎」銅獎，今年3月更正式成為香港城市大學「HK Tech 300」創新創業計劃的成員，該計劃與A3A 推動支付科技行業創新的使命高度契合。作為香港首間開發前沿支付處理系統的初創公司，A3A 憑藉其創新的金融雲解決方案，通過單一API，為主要發卡機構提供無縫的直接端點處理。此項技術突破顯著降低了支付處理的成本和複雜性。入選HK Tech 300 後，A3A 將借助該計劃提供的世界級資源與網絡，開拓多元發展機遇，進一步推動支付技術的創新。此外， PCG成員近期受邀參與香港大學專業進修學院（HKU SPACE）舉辦的線上金融科技研討會，探討電子支付及金融科技未來發展趨勢，進一步鞏固其在學術與行業中的權威地位。PCG成為投資推廣署（InvestHK）官方名單 彰顯領先地位PCG正式獲香港投資推廣署列入官方客戶名單。此次獲投資推廣署認證，不僅標誌着香港政府對PCG技術實力的高度肯定，更是對其推動支付行業數碼化轉型貢獻的認可，彰顯其在香港金融科技行業的領先地位。未來，PCG將充分利用 InvestHK 提供的商業資源及網絡，加強與全球金融機構及企業合作，加速其支付解決方案在香港及亞洲市場的滲透。（以上截圖取自投資推廣署網站）展望未來，PCG 將繼續加強與政府、商業夥伴及學術機構的合作，通過技術創新優化支付生態圈，為商戶及消費者提供更智能、更高效的解決方案，致力於成為亞洲金融支付科技領域的領先企業。關於交易寶有限公司交易寶有限公司（「交易寶」或「PCG」）是一家創新且領先的支付科技公司，業務遍及新加坡、香港及亞太地區。成立於2016年，PCG已發展成為一家收單機構，擁有所有主要發卡機構和電子錢包網絡的主要會員資格。PCG品牌Yedpay已在香港建立穩固領先的支付業務，而另一業務A3A則通過RESTful API開發了金融雲支付處理系統，這不僅顯著節省成本、減少複雜的流程，還為用戶提供實時交易數據和洞察。作為收單處理商，PCG憑藉其亞洲首個金融雲處理和結算平台，為整個支付行業提供了重要支持。公司將秉持「扎根香港，放眼全球」的策略，以尖端的金融科技賦能商戶，助力全球支付生態實現高質量發展。欲查詢更多資料，請瀏覽網站：https://www.yedpay.com/zh/如有傳媒垂詢，請聯絡：交易寶有限公司蕭嘉聰電郵：alice.siu@a3a.global電話：(852) 9121 8145 AJA (IR and Communications)庾婉華電郵：avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk電話：(852) 9500 4443羅思正電郵：eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hk電話：(852) 9326 1113 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM, Apr 14, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - analytica Vietnam 2025, the leading international trade fair for laboratory technology, biotechnology, analysis, and diagnostics, successfully concluded its 9th edition, held from 2–4 April 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC). Organised by MMI Asia Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary and regional headquarters of Messe München GmbH (MMG), in collaboration with Vietnam Exhibition and Event Services Co., Ltd (VNEES), and supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam, the event surpassed all previous records in attendance and international participation. This milestone reinforces analytica Vietnam’s reputation as Southeast Asia’s premier platform for scientific innovation, cross-border collaboration, and advanced laboratory solutions.The exhibition welcomed 6,657 visitors, including 5,908 unique attendees from 37 countries, reflecting a 23% increase in unique visitors compared to the 2023 edition. This growth highlights the region's increasing demand for cutting-edge laboratory technologies and the growing prominence of the event on the international stage.Impressive Growth and Strong International Participationanalytica Vietnam 2025 experienced exceptional expansion, with a 52% increase in exhibitors. The exhibition hosted over 300 companies and brands across a 7,000 sqm exhibition space, a 56% increase in space compared to 2023. A notable 71% of exhibitors were international, underscoring the event’s rising international appeal and establishing it as a key meeting point for global industry leaders.Prakash Mishra, Head of Vietnam SLS Commercial at Merck Vietnam, remarked, “The quality of visitors this year has been very good—we’ve met professionals from across Asia, Europe, and even the US who are genuinely interested in understanding and entering the Vietnam market. For us, this has been an excellent opportunity to connect with both local and international partners. It’s encouraging to see Vietnam gaining more visibility on the global stage, and analytica Vietnam has played a key role in that. Overall, it’s been a strong start to the year, and we’re leaving the show with meaningful leads and a very positive outlook.”Key Show Features and HighlightsAcademic ConferenceThe concurrent academic conference attracted 770 participants, a notable increase from the 582 attendees in 2023. The conference provided a comprehensive program featuring industry experts and thought leaders, addressing key research trends, technological advancements, and challenges faced by the laboratory and biotechnology sectors.Southeast Asia’s First Live Lab PremiereA key highlight of analytica Vietnam 2025 was the debut of Southeast Asia’s first Live Lab, attracting over 770 participants. This immersive experience offered live demonstrations in a real laboratory environment, allowing attendees to interact with experts and explore the latest technologies in action. It provided valuable, hands-on insights into the practical applications of modern lab workflows.Hosted Buyer Program:analytica Vietnam 2025 welcomed 544 Hosted Buyers from Vietnam and neighboring countries including Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Malaysia. With over 700 pre-arranged meetings, the program fostered meaningful business engagement, paving the way for strategic partnerships and regional growth across the laboratory and analytical sectors.Startup PavilionThe Startup Pavilion showcased emerging companies in the laboratory sector, spotlighting innovations and new technologies that are poised to shape the future of the industry. This section of the exhibition offered a platform for fresh ideas and groundbreaking solutions that are advancing laboratory technology.Lab Design and Construction ForumThe Lab Design and Construction Forum delved into the future of sustainable and efficient laboratory infrastructure. The forum featured insights from industry leaders and experts on how modern design principles are transforming laboratory facilities to meet the growing demands of science, research, and industry.Innovation ZoneThe Innovation Zone was a dedicated space showcasing breakthrough technologies that are transforming laboratory operations and industry practices. Attendees had the opportunity to explore cutting-edge products and solutions that are shaping the future of laboratory technology.Exclusive Lab ToursSpecially curated Lab Tours took participants behind the scenes of leading research and testing facilities in Vietnam. These tours offered a deeper understanding of local industry advancements and provided insights into the real-world applications of the technologies showcased at the event.Future Editions: analytica Convention 2026 in Hanoi & analytica Vietnam 2027 in Ho Chi Minh CityBuilding on the remarkable success of analytica Vietnam 2025, MMI Asia is set to extend its reach across Vietnam. The analytica Convention 2026 will take place from April 22–24, 2026, at the International Exhibition Center (ICE) in Hanoi. Designed as an exclusive gathering, this event will feature a top-tier scientific conference and a focused showcase of laboratory technologies, offering industry professionals and academics in Northern Vietnam direct access to global innovations.The full-scale edition of analytica Vietnam will return to Ho Chi Minh City from March 31 to April 2, 2027, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC). With expectations for greater international presence and broader industry coverage, the 2027 edition will continue to serve as a strategic hub for technology exchange, partnerships, and market expansion in Southeast Asia.About analytica Vietnamanalytica Vietnam is the premier trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, and biotechnology in Southeast Asia. Organized by Messe München, the event brings together industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to showcase the latest technologies,exchange knowledge, and foster business collaborations. analytica Vietnam features an exhibition, conference, pre-event laboratory tours, buyer-seller programs, and networking opportunities, providing a comprehensive platform for the laboratory and biotechnology industries in the region. The upcoming edition is set to take place from April 2 to 4, 2025 at the SECC – Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center. More details can be found at https://www.analyticavietnam.com/.About analytica worldwideMesse München is the world’s leading trade fair organizer for laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology. The international network of exhibitions includes analytica, analytica China, analytica Anacon India & India Lab Expo, analytica Vietnam and analytica Lab Africa. About MMI Asia Pte LtdEstablished in 1992, MMI Asia is the wholly owned subsidiary and the regional headquarters of Messe München GMBH (MMG) and is one of the world largest and leading exhibition organizers. MMI Asia’s portfolio of events include editions of worldleading trade fairs from Munich – transport logistic & air cargo, analytica, ceramitec; as well as industry-specific events such as Glasstech and Fenestration Asia, Asia Climate Forum, and Singapore International Water Week. MMI Asia also provides consultancy in professional trade fair and conference management to government bodies, international trade and promotion organizations, and trade associations. For more information, please visit www.mmiasia.comAbout Messe MünchenAs one of the world’s leading trade fair organizers, Messe München presents the world of tomorrow at its about 90 trade fairs worldwide. These include twelve of the world’s leading trade fairs such as bauma, BAU, IFAT, electronica, and ISPO. Messe München’s portfolio comprises trade fairs for capital and consumer goods, as well as for new technologies. Together with its subsidiaries, it organizes trade fairs in China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the U.S. With a network of more than 15 affiliated companies and almost 70 representations worldwide, Messe München is active in more than 130 countries. The more than 150 events held annually attract around 50,000 exhibitors and around three million visitors in Germany and abroad.Exhibition Contact:MMI Asia Pte. Ltd.Daniel ShiExhibition Directordaniel@mmiasia.com.sgPress Contact:MMI Asia Pte. Ltd.Joey NgMarketing Executive joey@mmiasia.com.sg Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Apr 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The latest Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) jointly published by Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today indicated broad-based improvement in business sentiment in the region for the first quarter of 2025.The GBAI “current performance” index for business activity rose to 53.5 in Q1 from 50.7 prior – the highest since Q2-2024. Six of the eight index components rose quarter-on-quarter, and all previous sub-50 underperformers rallied back above the neutral mark, namely “capacity utilisation” (+3.2pts), “raw material inventory” (+9.0pts), “financing scale” (+3.2pts) and “profits” (+3.1pts).The GBAI “expectations” index for business activity improved in tandem with its “current performance” counterpart, to 54.3 in Q1 from 52.9 in Q4-2024. Encouragingly, seven of eight expectation sub-indices rose quarter-on-quarter, led by a 3.1 percentage point increase in “profits” and a 2.8 percentage point increase in “raw material inventory”.All the city sub-indices, be it “current performance” or “expectations”, rose quarter-on-quarter, with Shenzhen being the only exception. Hong Kong extended its rising “current performance” streak to four straight quarters, to 53.5; its “expectations” index jumped to 56.9 – bested only by Guangzhou – from 50.8 prior. Guangzhou’s current and expectation prints stood at 60.3 and 58.0, respectively, the highest among cities.This showed that GBA companies weathered the initial rounds of US tariff hikes (10%+10%) well, in part thanks to the DeepSeek breakthrough lifting market sentiment as well as the rising prospect of more policy stimulus from China’s policymakers. However, respondents’ more-upbeat outlook in February-March (when the Q1 survey was conducted) likely did not prepare them for recent events – US’ announcement of sweeping and sizeable reciprocal tariff hikes on China and most other countries.Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China and North Asia, Standard Chartered, said: “Given the urgency to stabilise market sentiment following the tariff-induced sell-off, the likelihood of China cutting the reserve requirement ratio and/or policy rate (7-day reverse repo rate) in April has materially increased. We expect that both monetary and fiscal policies on the Mainland will stay supportive. Meanwhile, Hong Kong would need to ramp up short-term support to SMEs and continue to diversify its trade to facilitate more non-US trade corridors. Our next survey, to be conducted in May-June, should provide a better view of the readiness of GBA businesses to live with high tariffs.”More consumption boosts welcomedLooking ahead, 41% of respondents saw a positive impact from the consumption boosting initiatives announced by China in January. Meanwhile, 38% said the consumer goods trade-in programme would bring positive impact on their business. When asked what else the government could do to expand the consumption-supportive measures, the most popular suggestion was “relax market access for private sector and foreign investment to help boost services consumption”.Wing Chu, Principal Economist (Greater China Research Team), HKTDC, said: “Boosting domestic demand is one of the government’s top priorities, as highlighted in the Government Work Report delivered by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in March. More than 50% of respondents have indicated that they are either already well positioned to tap into the mainland consumer market or are currently expanding or planning to expand their operations to do so. Additional supportive measures from the government could further bolster their businesses.”About the GBAIThe GBAI is the first forward-looking quarterly survey in the market that looks at the business sentiment and synergistic effects in cities and industries across the GBA. It is compiled based on a survey of more than 1,000 companies in the GBA covering the manufacturing and trading, retail and wholesale, financial services, professional services and innovation and technology sectors. The index enables investors and businesses to better understand the current business climate, gauge future performance prospects and formulate their market strategies for the GBA.Related materialsStandard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index Report: https://www.sc.com/hk/gba/gba-index-report/HKTDC Research: https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTk4MDY0MTYwOQ(From left) Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China and North Asia, Standard Chartered, and Wing Chu, Principal Economist (Greater China Research Team), HKTDC, announced the latest GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) today (15 April 2025). Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China and North Asia, Standard Chartered Wing Chu, Principal Economist (Greater China Research Team), HKTDCMedia enquiriesCorporate Affairs DepartmentStandard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited Flora Chiu Tel: (852) 3843 2285 Email: flora.chiu@sc.com Communications & Public Affairs DepartmentHKTDC Katy WongClayton Lauw Tel: (852) 2584 4524Tel: (852) 2584 4472Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgEmail: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAbout Standard CharteredWe are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world’s most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges.The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong SAR’s three note-issuing banks. 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Caption: 周大福人壽捐贈「大粒MAC教室」閱讀計劃及「語文的生命」書櫃捐贈計劃，惠及10所本地學校。出席嘉賓包括周大福人壽首席策略總監歐陽明欣（左三），以及周大福慈善基金主席、淨緣慈善基金項目管理委員會主席鄭家成（中）。香港, 2025年4月15日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 周大福人壽日前於九龍灣佛教慈敬學校出席由淨緣慈善基金與親子頭條共同舉辦的「大粒MAC教室」閱讀計劃及「語文的生命」書櫃捐贈計劃捐贈儀式。此項為周大福人壽「籽望未來」計劃2025的重點活動，通過贈予10所本地學校繪本及語文教材，助力傳承中華文化，推動學生學好中國語文，並以閱讀為載體，向下一代推廣正向價值觀及生命教育，共建和諧共融的社會環境。「大粒MAC教室」閱讀計劃及「語文的生命」書櫃捐贈計劃是由淨緣慈善基金發起的標誌性慈善項目，兩項計劃皆傳承自鄭裕彤博士的精神。「語文的生命」書櫃捐贈計劃中的中文教材「凝皓六段」，由中文補習名師林溢欣老師帶領超過50人的專業團隊編撰，內容結合中國歷史文化知識，同時配合本地中小學課程內容，以圖文並茂、循序漸進地方式教授中文知識。教材亦配備點讀筆，深入淺出解說歷史典故，為學校中文教學提供輔助，同時激發學生自主學習的興趣。周大福人壽執行董事兼行政總裁葉文傑表示：「周大福人壽始終秉持『勤、誠、義』的企業精神，以勤築基，以誠立信，以義踐行，積極履行社會責任。是次向本地小學捐贈教育繪本與教材，期望以閱讀為橋樑，向下一代傳遞正向價值觀，推廣生命教育，推動中國文化和語言的傳承，強化本地學生的文化自信與認同感，為社會創造更大的共享價值。」周大福慈善基金主席、淨緣慈善基金項目管理委員會主席鄭家成表示：「『大粒MAC教室』閱讀計劃及『語文的生命』書櫃捐贈計劃旨在推廣正向生命教育，同時提升學生學習中國語文的興趣。我們希望透過這兩項計劃將鄭裕彤博士『勤、誠、義』精神傳遞給學童，助他們建立正確的人生價值觀。計劃自2022年開展至今已惠及近60所小學及幼稚園的超過30,000名學童。我們希望同學們能善用這些資源，學有所獲，增廣見聞。」本次捐贈計劃向10所學校，贈予共計約300套(一套12冊)「大粒MAC教室」繪本及配套點讀筆，及10個以周大福人壽命名的書櫃。10間受贈學校分別為佛教慈敬學校、佛教黃焯菴小學、佛教林炳炎紀念學校、佛教林金殿紀念小學、佛教榮茵學校、佛教陳榮根紀念學校、順德聯誼總會胡少渠紀念小學、順德聯誼總會李金小學、順德聯誼總會伍冕端小學及寶覺小學。此前，周大福人壽與淨緣慈善基金及周大福慈善基金合作，為《鄭裕彤傳》的出版提供支持，弘揚其「勤、誠、義」處世之道。關於周大福人壽周大福人壽保險有限公司（「周大福人壽」）扎根香港40年，為周大福創建有限公司（「周大福創建」）（香港股份代號：659）的全資附屬公司，也是香港最具規模的壽險公司之一。作為周大福企業成員，周大福人壽緊扣鄭氏家族（「周大福集團」或「集團」）多元業務體系的雄厚資源，致力為客戶及其摯愛於「生活、成長、健康、傳承」的人生旅程中，提供個人化的匠心規劃、終身保障及優質體驗。憑藉集團財務實力及環球投資佈局，周大福人壽矢志成為亞太區領先的保險公司，持續開創保險新價值。傳媒聯絡周大福人壽品牌發展及傳訊部陳佳容+852 2591 8504deronie.tan@ctflife.com.hk 周大福人壽保險有限公司（於百慕達註冊成立之有限公司） Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年4月15日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 君聖泰醫藥（股票代碼: 2511.HK），一家專注于開發多功能創新療法以解決慢性肝病和代謝性疾病未滿足臨床需求的醫藥公司，今日宣佈，熊去氧膽小檗堿（HTD1801）在中國2型糖尿病（T2DM）患者中開展的兩項3期臨床試驗（SYMPHONY 1和SYMPHONY 2）達到主要療效終點及多個次要療效終點。這兩項3期臨床試驗結果充分證明了HTD1801一藥多效、為T2DM患者提供綜合獲益的特性。基於此次發佈的積極的臨床試驗數據，君聖泰醫藥計畫於今年內向國家藥品監督管理局（NMPA）藥品審評中心（CDE）遞交HTD1801治療T2DM適應症的新藥上市申請（NDA）。SYMPHONY 1（NCT06350890）及SYMPHONY 2（NCT06353347）試驗是兩項隨機、雙盲、安慰劑對照的臨床3期試驗，旨在分別評估HTD1801在飲食及運動干預後血糖控制不佳（SYMPHONY 1; N=407）和二甲雙胍治療後血糖控制不佳（SYMPHONY 2; N=549）的T2DM成人受試者中的有效性和安全性。兩項研究的主要療效終點為治療24周後糖化血紅蛋白（HbA1c）相對於基線的變化，次要終點包含HbA1c

HONG KONG, Apr 14, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On 10 April, Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd (Stock Code: 1717.HK) released its 2024 annual results announcement. According to the announcement, Ausnutria achieved operating revenue of approximately RMB7.402 billion in 2024, a year-on-year (“YoY”) growth of 0.3% and profit attributable to equity holders of the parent company of approximately RMB236 million, a YoY growth of 35.3%, realizing a resilient dual growth in revenue and profit. It is worth mentioning that Ausnutria's international business has entered the fast lane with a significant YoY growth of 68.2%, which has become a new growth driver.According to the announcement, in 2024, in the face of the internal and external economic situation of the world's economic growth momentum and insufficient effective domestic demand, Ausnutria steadily promoted the “milk powder + nutrition products” nutrition strategy for the whole family and further strengthened its leading position as the “World’s No.1 goat milk powder brand”. Through multi-dimensional measures such as strengthening scientific innovation, expanding market, enhancing efficiency and consolidating foundation, Ausnutria has maintained its market share against the backdrop of the overall shrinking infant formula market, realizing revenue growth with a significant increase in profit, thereby surpassing the industry cycle with resilient growth. In terms of segmentation, Ausnutria's own brand milk powder business segment achieved an overall revenue of approximately RMB5.806 billion, of which the goat milk powder business realized revenue of approximately RMB3.699 billion, representing a YoY increase of 12.7%, while the cow milk powder business realized revenue of approximately RMB2.107 billion. The nutrition products business segment realized revenue of approximately RMB305 million, representing a YoY increase of 7.1%. In terms of region, in 2024, the goat milk powder business of the PRC recorded revenue of approximately RMB3,053 million, representing a YoY growth of 5.3%, while the goat milk powder international business realized revenue of approximately RMB647 million, representing a significant YoY growth of 68.2%, which maintained a high growth trend. The share of total revenue from the Company's own brand formula goat milk powder business further increased to 17.5%.According to the announcement, the Middle East region has continued to show solid growth momentum in 2024; the CIS market achieved high double-digit growth; and a milestone breakthrough was achieved in the first year of the launch of Kabrita’s goat IMF in the U.S. market. Through the dual-track strategy of “online precise promotion + offline channel expansion”, Kabrita quickly grabbed the top category seller on the Amazon platform and was awarded the “Best Goat Milk Baby Formula Product” in the US. Ausnutria said in the announcement that with more and more medical professionals and professional organizations further recognizing the value of goat milk, North America is expected to become another strategic growth pole after the Middle East. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.