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SINGAPORE, Dec 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Between December 4-6, the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) closed off 2024 with three days of high-level meetings and conferences, covering Piracy, Policy, the annual OTT Summit alongside the advertising Upfront Showcases from leading streamers and publishers and the Annual General Meeting. The conferences brought together over 300 international and regional industry executives.Piracy Over The Top hosted by General Manager of the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), Matthew Cheetham on 4thDecember saw a series of lively discussions with BBC Studios, beIN Sports, Meta, Malaysia’s Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (MDTCL), NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Premier League, and TikTok, revolving around content protection, piracy trends, enforcement solutions and exclusive insights into what to expect in 2025. Key takeaways from these discussions highlighted the urgency of deeper collaboration between government, industry and intermediaries to clamp down on bad actors.The annual AVIA Policy Roundtable held behind closed doors and under Chatham House Rules saw a very high number of regulators from all around the region engaged in conversation with industry about the challenges and opportunities both face.The AVIA OTT Summit on 5th December this year turned to the world of advertising highlighting transformative trends and actionable insights for advertisers and media owners across the region. Kicking off the first session, Dhivya T, Lead Analyst – Head of Content & Platform Insights, Media Partners Asia (MPA), emphasized the growing shift to Connected TV (CTV) as traditional TV viewership declines, driven by its personalized, measurable appeal. CTV penetration is surging across APAC, with Japan and Korea expected to reach 80-85% active household penetration, and emerging markets like Thailand and Indonesia exceeding 50%. While user-generated content (UGC) dominates mobile platforms like YouTube and TikTok in Southeast Asia, premium streaming options like SVOD and Freemium retain significant scale. The Premium AVOD market in APAC (excluding China) is forecasted to grow at a 25% CAGR to over USD 8 billion over the next five years, with BVOD and SVOD as key drivers. Dhivya concluded by highlighting the growing opportunities in the Premium AVOD category and the undeniable dominance of YouTube and TikTok in mobile engagement.Raj Parekh, VP & Head of Digital Sales, Mediacorp, emphasized the role of innovative and engaging ad formats in driving user engagement, a sentiment echoed by Kanika Manglik, Vice President-Investment Strategy at GroupM. Speaking on the trends to expect, Jason Barnes, Chief Revenue Officer APAC, PubMatic, highlighted ongoing market consolidation and the evolution of Connected TV (CTV) into a full-funnel solution. Kanika further noted the growing consumer preference for watching content on larger screens, underscoring the shift toward more immersive viewing experiences. Both, Anannya Paliwal, Regional Director - Digital Solutions, Omnicom Media Group Asia Pacific, and Sunil Naryani, President Partnerships & Product Solutions, dentsu APAC noted that the difference in production techniques between UGC and professional content may be narrowing, but the category and nature of content is likely to remain very distinct.AI remains as one of the key trends to expect in 2025 for Jonathan Smith, SVP Product Data & Tech, GroupM and Anson Tan, Country Head – Singapore, Viu. Jonathan emphasized how generative AI is lowering barriers for smaller companies to create impactful advertisements while Anson highlighted the importance of collaboration between brands and agencies. Both Anson and Jonathan encourage advertisers to embrace experimentation and collaboration with media partners. In the other panel, Megan Reichelt, Country Manager, South East Asia, Hong Kong & Taiwan, Integral Ad Science, also foresaw a lot of close collaboration between tech parties and publishers to give confidence to advertisers while Christine Lau, Director of Yield Management, Viu, was confident that shoppable ads and deeper e-commerce integrations is expected to gain traction.James Wildbore, SVP & GM Global Ad Sales, BBC Studios, underscored the importance of maintaining the trust of audiences through BBC Verify. As the industry is evolving with more consumers using smart TV, Jolene Sng, Head of Agency Development, Samsung Ads shared that around half of all smart TV shipments will be within APAC by 2027 and advertisers should understand their consumers to ensure effective ads on various platforms. The preference for large screen viewing experiences and the benefit of getting traditional TV advertising with a modern and cost-effective approach was once again mentioned by James Ross, CEO, Lightning International, and Bhuvnesh Kanwar, Vice President, Revenue and Head of FAST, KC Global Media. The push for standardized audience measurement metrics remains critical in the discussions around addressing the challenges in programmatic and measurements for Erin Williams, Sales Director, APAC, CNN and Yann Courqueux, VP Entertainment, StarHub Ltd.In the closing discussion with AVIA’s CEO, Louis Boswell, on expanding content overseas, Ed Love, Head of Samsung TV Plus ANZ & South East Asia, Samsung Ads, highlighted how FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) removes cost barriers, enabling efficient cross-market distribution. Having launched with 20 channels in the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand they are looking to aggressively grow this number and partnerships are key to this. Sharing insights into their plans over the next 12 months, Ed stressed that the focus will be on "local, local, and local", leveraging FAST’s lower market entry barriers to create a compelling linear offering.Running parallel to the OTT Summit, the Upfront Showcase spotlighted cutting-edge content and advertising opportunities from leading streaming and broadcasting publishers BBC Studios, iQIYI, Samsung Ads, StarHub and Viu. Attendees were treated to an exciting half day of insight and innovation.At the Annual General Meeting AVIA were pleased to announce the appointment of two newly elected Board members: Debra Richards, Director – APAC Content, Studio & Production Affairs – ANZ Public Policy, Netflix and Tim Harris, Vice President Transactional Sales and Emerging Media Asia Pacific, Sony Pictures Entertainment. AVIA also wishes to express its thanks to Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer, Globe, and Nick O’Donnell, former APAC Head of Public Policy of Netflix, for their contributions during their tenure.Also at the AGM, AVIA paid tribute to Matt McDonald, Senior VP and GM at Sony Pictures Television. He was presented with an award for distinguished service to the Asian video industry after many years of leading initiatives from ensuring channel frequencies were not affected when 5G services were rolled out to helping manage continuity of services throughout the pandemic, and especially in the first wave of lockdowns.Thanks to NBCUniversal and Netflix for their support for the Policy Roundtable. The OTT Summit was proudly sponsored by Gold Sponsors Irdeto, Publica and TV5MONDE; and Silver Sponsors INVIDI, Magnite, PubMatic and ShemarooVisit our media gallery for photos from event.About the Asia Video Industry AssociationThe Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry.For media enquiries and additional background information, please contact:Charmaine Kwan | Tan Teck Weecharmaine@avia.org | teckwee@avia.org www.avia.org | www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoia|X: @AsiaVideoIA Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Huatai Securities recently held its first Financial Technology Summit in Hong Kong, themed "Innovation with Technology, Shaping the Future of Finance". The summit brought together experts from government, academia, and industry to discuss AI trends in finance. Key speakers included Zhou Yi, CEO of Huatai Securities, Guo Yike, Provost of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Tan Dai, President and Head of Volcano Engine, Bytedance.In his keynote speech, Zhou Yi stated: "Through technology, Huatai Securities continues to grow, building a strong tech infrastructure while expanding both its financial service offerings and customer base. In the AI era, we're committed to fostering an open ecosystem, supporting FinTech through capital and resources, while bridging global technology partnerships to drive industry transformation through innovation."Discussing generative AI's impact on financial services, Tan Dai highlighted three key trends: "First, broader scope - moving from internal efficiency improvements to enhanced client experience and service assistance. Second, greater depth - progressing from interactive experience innovation to business transformation, with AI enabling new human-machine collaboration models. Third, increased speed – streamlined AI resource management and intelligent agent development platforms now enable business teams to develop innovative applications as easily as building with blocks."At the summit, Huatai launched the Huatai Star CEO Global Accelerator Program, which targets founders of promising early-stage technology companies and aspiring entrepreneurs, pledging to offer comprehensive entrepreneurship training and investment-financing services through Huatai Securities' full-service platform. The company is strategically embracing the generative AI trend, forming ecosystem partnerships that leverage its financial expertise.At the summit, Huatai Securities presented its HUATECH Exhibition, showcasing cutting-edge solutions in cross-border financial services, AI-powered financial innovation, and ecosystem-building, drawing strong interest from attendees who explored and tested the platforms firsthand. On the exhibition, Huatai unveiled its independently developed Global Trading Platform, which offers comprehensive trading services with microsecond-level transaction speeds.During the roundtable sessions, tech startups from various segments shared their experiences and strategies in product innovation and global expansion. Infrastructure technology companies discussed the impact of large language models on enterprise IT architecture, focusing on key factors such as data and computing resources in the AI era.The summit underscored the Company's technological capabilities and global perspective. The company looks forward to participating in international competition with an open and diverse mindset while gathering international perspectives and advanced experiences to jointly build a diverse and innovative FinTech ecosystem.About Huatai SecuritiesIncorporated in April 1991, Huatai Securities is a leading technology-driven securities group in China, with a highly collaborative business model, a cutting-edge digital platform and an extensive and engaging customer base. It provides comprehensive financial services to individual and institutional clients, including wealth management, investment banking, sales and trading, investment management, etc., with a substantial international presence.For enquiries, please contact:Citigate Dewe RogersonBenny Liu Tel: +86 10 6567 5056 Linda Pui Tel: +852 3103 0118Email: HTSC@citigatedewerogerson.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hong Kong’s exports will grow by 4% in 2025, according to new figures released today by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Research. The forecast, which forms part of the HKTDC’s annual Export Outlook, will see Hong Kong’s export levels continue on the upward trajectory maintained throughout 2024.In the last quarter every year, HKTDC Research announces an export forecast for the upcoming year, based on a basket of factors including global, regional and local economic performance.Strong demand in electronics, ASEAN and MainlandAccording to the Export Outlook 2025, electronics enjoyed a 13.5% year-on-year uptick in the first 10 months of the year. Over the coming 12 months, many of the factors that underpinned the sector’s success in 2024 will remain very much in play. Most notably, demand is expected to stay consistently strong among the global business community for AI-enabled systems.Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research, said: “Hong Kong’s rise in export levels in 2025 is likely to be continuously led by the electronics sector. At the same time, consumer sales are expected to be bolstered by the launch of a new generation of AI-integrated smartphones, PCs and other digital devices.”Potential US tariffs loomAlthough the underlying trend remains positive, the 2025 Export Outlook also highlighted a number of potential challenges that may impact Hong Kong’s export activity over the 12 months to come.These concerns stem from the well-publicised commitment on the part of President-Elect Donald Trump to impose massive tariff hikes on goods imported to the US from multiple sources, including Mexico, Canada and Mainland China. If this happens, it is widely expected that global trade flows will be adversely affected, while the process of trade diversion will be inevitably accelerated. In any such scenario, Hong Kong could reasonably expect its own export activity to be impacted.In addition to the general assumption among Hong Kong exporters that any knock-on consequences may only be minimal, however, there are also signs that Mainland China’s overall level of trade has not been unduly constricted by previous tariff arrangements. Indeed, even though two-thirds of Mainland Chinese exports to the US have been subject to tariffs since 2018, Mainland China’s global export share has actually risen from 12.7% six years ago to 14.1% in 2023. There is also some belief that President-Elect Trump’s proposed tariff regime actually represents more of an opening bid in a likely round of negotiations than an absolute certainty.Nevertheless, the threat of tariff rises, coupled with concern over growing geopolitical uncertainties elsewhere in the world, both played a part in the more cautious sentiments expressed by Hong Kong exporters as part of the 4Q24 HKTDC Export Confidence Index.This saw a fall in both the Current Performance Index (from 52.6 in 3Q24 to 50.3 in 4Q24) and the Expectation Index (from 51.4 to 50.0).Nicholas Fu, Senior Economist, said: “Exporters are particularly confident of their future prospects with regard to the ASEAN bloc and Mainland China with the respective Market Expectation Sub-Index readings well above 50 -- ASEAN (55.9) and Mainland China (52.7).”Contrasting fortunes for first and second half in 2025One clear indication from the overall level of caution recorded for 4Q24 is that exporters may try to hedge their bets in 2025 by accelerating their shipping schedules to mitigate the possible consequences of additional tariffs later in the year. The likely upshot of this is that activity will be far more intense in the first half of 2025, before decelerating sharply in the latter half.Irina Fan said: “While 2025 may be a year of two halves, characterised by differing levels of activity, we still see overall export growth as likely to be 4% after factoring in the concerns expressed by traders across a range of global economic uncertainties.”ReferencesHong Kong’s Export Outlook 2025: A Year of Two Halves https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTg2OTc1MzE0MAHKTDC Export Index 4Q24: Heightened Uncertainties Trigger Exporter Caution https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTg2OTc0OTM0MAHKTDC Research website: https://research.hktdc.com/en/Photo download: https://bit.ly/49ACrGDHKTDC Director of Research Irina Fan (left) and Senior Economist Nicholas Fu (right) announced Hong Kong’s Export Outlook 2025 and the HKTDC Export Confidence Index for the fourth quarter of 2024 at a press conference todayHKTDC Director of Research Irina FanHKTDC Senior Economist Nicholas FuMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communication and Public Affairs Department:Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout 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. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Payment Cards Group Limited (“PCG”), a cloud-native payment processor and acquirer, and Black Bear Merchant Services Limited (the holding company of BBMSL Limited “BBMSL”) are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic alliance to establish a new brand and group holding company, ABBY Pay&Tech Holdings Limited ("AbbyPay"). Under this new strategic alliance, AbbyPay will leverage PCG's market leading position as an acquirer with principal memberships in all major card schemes including Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, UnionPay, and JCB. The combined group will also leverage strong digital payment technology capabilities from PCG’s A3A, Asia’s first cloud-based payment processing and settlement platform, in servicing BBMSL's strong customer base. This strategic alliance will accelerate PCG’s expansion in market share by covering 50,000 local merchants in Hong Kong and other Asia Pacific regions with multiple brands to meet diverse market demands and empower local merchants through innovative payment technology.From left to right: Mr. Barry Mak, representative of AbbyPay, Mr. Peter Wu, Founder of PCG, Mr. Gerald Yu, Chief Executive Officer of BBMSL, Ms. EsterChow, Chief Financial Officer of BBMSL, and Ms. Beatrice Tai, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of PCG, jointly officiated the signing ceremony.Beatrice Tai, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of PCG, said, "This strategic alliance marks an important milestone for PCG in the field of payment solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. With the technological advantages of our A3A platform, combined with BBMSL's stong market coverage, AbbyPay will provide innovative, seamless payment and settlement solutions for micro merchants, SMEs, and enterprises, rapidly and efficiently tapping into new markets across various industries in the Asia-Pacific region. We look forward to AbbyPay expanding its business footprint and further consolidating the local payment industry, strengthening PCG's leading market position in the payment sector.”Gerald Yu, Chief Executive Officer of BBMSL, said, "This strategic alliance represents PCG's high recognition of BBMSL's years of effort and achievements in the Hong Kong market, reflecting our potential and confidence in working together. Since 2017, BBMSL has held a significant market share in the local SME merchant market and has gained widespread recognition and support in Hong Kong. These advantages will lay a solid foundation for AbbyPay’s development. I look forward to working with AbbyPay to fulfill BBMSL's mission, grow alongside SMEs, and hope this partnership creates even greater achievements."Introducing Asia's first cloud-based payment processing and settlement platform, A3A, in the Asia-Pacific Region to unleash the potential of digital paymentsAbbyPay will offer Asia's first cloud-based payment processing and settlement platform, A3A, across markets in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Through a single API, A3A offers direct end-to-end processing with major card schemes (such as Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, JCB, and UnionPay), e-wallet networks, and mobile payment platforms. Comparing to traditional payment processing platforms, A3A boasts competitive advantages such as low integration fee, speedy and easy integration, instant settlement, and real-time transaction data insights.Mr. Barry Mak, representative of AbbyPay, shared AbbyPay's vision.Barry Mak, representative of AbbyPay, said, "We have entered a new era of payment in the Asia Pacific market. AbbyPay is groundbreaking in Hong Kong's payment industry and will disrupt the entire sector, bringing unprecedented opportunities. PCG has strong technological capabilities, while BBMSL has a solid customer base and market recognition in the local market. I firmly believe that AbbyPay has unlimited potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, leading future payment trends while serving and creating value for all types of merchants, from large chain restaurants to SMEs and micro merchants."About Payment Cards Group (“PCG")Payment Cards Group (“PCG”) is an innovative and leading payment technology company with operations in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2016, PCG has become an acquirer with principal memberships in all major card schemes and e-wallet networks. Its subsidiary, Yedpay, has firmly established itself as a payment acceptance business in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, A3A, another member of PCG, has developed a cloud-native payment processing platform that operates through RESTful APIs, significantly reducing costs and streamlining complex processes while providing users with real-time transaction data and insights. As an acquiring processor, PCG serves as the backbone infrastructure of the entire payment industry by its Asia’s 1st cloud-based processing and settlement platform. Rooted in Hong Kong with a global vison, PCG seeks to empower merchants with cutting-edge payment technology solutions and drive high-quality development in the global payment ecosystem. For more information, please visit PCG’s website: https://www.yedpay.com/en/For media enquiries, please contact:AJA (IR and Communications)Avy YuEmail: avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hkTel: (852) 9500 4443Eudice LawEmail: eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hkTel: (852) 9326 1113 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TEWKSBURY, MA, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL) has successfully developed and implemented a game-changing benzene-d6 recovery program, addressing major pain points for manufacturers of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. This innovative service reduces costs, minimizes environmental impact, and conserves scarce deuterium supplies.OLED display producers rely heavily on deuterated benzene (benzene-d6) as a critical starting material in their synthesis processes. However, this results in significant quantities of depleted benzene-d6, which is no longer usable but still retains considerable deuterium value. The disposal of such depleted material poses environmental challenges and substantial expenses.CIL's benzene-recovery program offers a transformative solution. Customers can now return their depleted benzene-d6 to CIL, where it undergoes a proprietary re-enrichment process to restore it to virgin material quality. This service is available at a significant cost savings compared to new benzene-d6, providing significant economic benefits.Beyond the financial advantages, the program has far-reaching environmental and supply implications. It eliminates the need for costly disposal, reduces the demand on increasingly scarce deuterium (derived from heavy water, D2O) and conserves this vital resource for its growing applications in science, medical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor production.Recycling offers several sustainable benefits. It reduces pollution by releasing fewer chemicals into the environment. Recycling also saves energy, as reprocessing chemicals like benzene requires less energy than producing them from raw materials. This leads to lower greenhouse gas emissions, helping to combat climate change."This initiative underscores CIL's commitment to collaboration and innovation in addressing our customers' most pressing challenges," said Cliff Caldwell, CEO of CIL. "By recovering and re-enriching depleted benzene-d6, we create a circular economy approach that is both economically and environmentally sustainable. As the world's largest supplier of benzene-d6, we are uniquely positioned to deliver this groundbreaking service."CIL's benzene recovery program is the result of 12 months of dedicated development, expansion, and rigorous testing to ensure reliable capacity and uncompromising quality. CIL invites interested parties to inquire about the program's details and how to participate.About Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc.CIL is the world's largest manufacturer and global supplier of stable isotopes and stable isotope-labeled compounds used in research, environmental, pharmaceutical, medical diagnostic, OLED, and industrial markets. CIL subsidiary ABX, located in Dresden, Germany, is active in the development and commercialization of radio isotopic-labeled compounds for the diagnosis and treatment of cancers. CIL is an operating business owned by Otsuka Pharmaceutical. The CIL business consists of two facilities in the Boston, MA, area; a large isotope-enrichment production plant in Xenia, OH; CIL China; CIL Canada; ABX in Dresden, Germany; and Eurisotop in Saclay, France. For more information on CIL, visit isotope.com.Contact InformationCrissy Kriskocrissyk@isotope.com1.978.269.1930SOURCE: Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

REED SOCIETE GENERALE GROUP INVESTS €10 MILLION IN LOOP VIA A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SECURITY AT A $4.75 CONVERSION PRICE.LOOP COMPLETES ITS INAUGURAL SALE OF AN INFINITE LOOP™ TECHNOLOGY LICENSE, GENERATING AN UPFRONT PAYMENT OF €10 MILLION.FORMATION OF A EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP TO DEPLOY INFINITE LOOP™ MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY.PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF THE INFINITE LOOP™ FACILITY IN INDIA AND FINANCE LOOP'S OPERATIONAL CASH REQUIREMENTS.LOOP MANAGEMENT TO HOLD UPDATE CALL AT 8:45 AM ET on December 13, 2024MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Dec 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Loop Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOOP) (the "Company," "Loop," "we," "us," or "our"), a clean technology company whose mission is to accelerate a circular plastics economy by manufacturing 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate ("PET") plastic and textile-to-textile ("T2T") polyester fiber, has secured €10 million through a convertible preferred security financing with Reed Societe Generale Group, a European investment firm majority-owned by the bank Societe Generale. Additionally, as part of the Reed Societe Generale Group transaction, Loop has finalized the sale of its first Infinite Loop™ technology license, generating an initial €10 million payment, with additional milestone-based payments from Reed Societe Generale Group to follow.The Reed Societe Generale Group transaction marks a pivotal step in Loop's commercialization strategy, enabling the deployment of its patented recycling technology across Europe and supporting capital investment in cost-effective manufacturing regions, including its joint venture in India with strategic partner Ester Industries Ltd. Proceeds from the financing and licensing deal will fund the Indian project and Loop's operational cash flow needs.Key terms of the €10 million convertible preferred security include:13% PIK dividend rate5-year termConvertible to Loop common stock at $4.75 per share or redeemable in cashThe technology license will be granted to a European partnership owned 90% by Reed Societe Generale Group and 10% by Loop, which is being formed to develop Infinite Loop™ manufacturing facilities in Europe. Loop retains the right to increase its equity stake in the European manufacturing facility, as well as potential future facilities, to a maximum of 50% for each facility. The license is to build one Infinite Loop™ manufacturing facility in Europe. Future facilities under this partnership will require the purchase of additional technology licenses from Loop.The license sale underscores the commercial readiness of Loop's technology, validated by four years of successful operations at its Terrebonne facility, which supplies bottle-grade PET resin for consumer packaging and T2T polyester fiber to advance circular fashion for apparel brands. Loop is committed to expanding the reach of its proven solution to the plastic waste global issue by partnering with well-financed, reliable customers through technology licenses and engineering services. This strategy allows Loop to address global demand in regions where it does not plan to build facilities, driving further growth and value creation while focusing Loop's internal resources and capital on direct equity investments.With regulatory approval for Societe Generale's acquisition of a 75% stake in Reed Societe Generale Group finalized, it is positioned to deploy capital into this and other projects. The previous condition precedent to closing relating to government funding is no longer applicable, although Loop expects that such additional financing will be available when the Indian project is approved to begin construction. Funding for both the financing and the initial payment for the technology license is expected within seven business days following the incorporation of the European partnership company.Julien Touati, CEO of Reed Societe Generale Group, commented: "Reducing dependency on virgin plastics is a global challenge. We are proud to support the rollout of Loop's technology in Europe by becoming the majority shareholder of this European partnership. This strategic investment allows us to leverage Loop's unique expertise and strong relationships with world-class brands committed to decarbonizing their supply chains. It fits perfectly with our ambition to actively contribute to the industrialization of Europe's circular economy, significantly reduce pollution, and foster sustainable growth.""The sale of our first technology license is a transformative milestone, proving the scalability and market readiness of our Infinite Loop™ technology," said Daniel Solomita, CEO and Founder of Loop Industries. "Our financing agreement and partnership with Reed Societe Generale Group propels us into a new phase of growth - expanding into Europe with strategic precision while advancing our flagship Infinite Loop™ project in India. These strategic steps align with our long-term investment vision and underscore our commitment to innovation, scalability, and delivering exceptional value for our shareholders. I look forward to working closely with Julien and his team at Reed Societe Generale Group in leading the circular economy in plastic packaging and circular fashion in Europe."Corporate Update CallSenior Management of Loop will host a corporate update call, followed by a question-and-answer session, which can be accessed via the dial-in numbers below.Date: Friday, December 13, 2024Time: 8:45 am Eastern TimeParticipant joining details (by Telephone):United States (Local): +1 404 975 4839United States (Toll-Free): +1 833 470 1428Access Code: 625641ORRegistration Link: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=2e808989&confId=75536- Avoid wait time - Bypass speaking with an operator to join the call- Receive a Calendar Invitation with call access details including your unique PINAbout Loop IndustriesLoop Industries is a technology company whose mission is to accelerate the world's shift toward sustainable PET plastic and polyester fiber and away from our dependence on fossil fuels. Loop Industries owns patented and proprietary technology that depolymerizes no and low-value waste PET plastic and polyester fiber, including plastic bottles and packaging, carpets and textiles of any color, transparency or condition and even ocean plastics that have been degraded by the sun and salt, to its base building blocks (monomers). The monomers are filtered, purified and polymerized to create virgin-quality Loop™ branded PET resin suitable for use in food-grade packaging and polyester fiber, thus enabling our customers to meet their sustainability objectives. Loop™ PET plastic and polyester fiber can be recycled infinitely without degradation of quality, successfully closing the plastic loop. Loop Industries is contributing to the global movement towards a circular economy by reducing plastic waste and recovering waste plastic for a sustainable future.Common shares of the Company are listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "LOOP."For more information, please visit www.loopindustries.com. Follow Loop on Twitter: @loopindustries, Instagram: loopindustries, Facebook: Loop Industries and LinkedIn: Loop IndustriesForward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be preceded by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "should," "could," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or "continue," the negative of such terms or similar words. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about Loop's market opportunity, its growth strategies, plans and timelines for completing the €10 million convertible preferred stock financing and technology license sale, plans for use of expected proceeds, ability to improve and expand its capabilities and seek additional financing, and plans for future growth and future operations including expansion in Europe and advancing the joint venture in India. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Loop's control, and cannot be predicted or quantified and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with among other things: (i) our ability to commercialize our technology and products, (ii) the status of our relationships with our partners, (iii) development and protection of our intellectual property and products, (iv) industry competition, (v) our need for and ability to obtain additional funding relative to our current and future financial commitments, (vi) our ability to continue as a going concern, (vii) engineering, contracting, and building our manufacturing facilities, (viii) our ability to scale, manufacture, and sell our products in order to generate revenues, (ix) our proposed business model and our ability to execute it, (x) our ability to obtain the necessary approvals or satisfy any closing conditions in respect of any of our proposed partnerships, (xi) our joint venture projects and our ability to recover certain expenditures in connection them, (xii) adverse effects on the Company's business and operations as a result of increased regulatory, media, or financial reporting scrutiny, practices, rumors, or otherwise, (xiii) public health issues, such as disease epidemics, which may lead to reduced access to capital markets, supply chain disruptions, and government-imposed business closures, (xiv) war, regional tensions, and economic or other conflicts that could impact market stability and our business; (xv) the effect of the continuing worldwide macroeconomic uncertainty and its impacts, including inflation, market volatility and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange and interest rates, (xvi) the outcome of any Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") investigations or class action litigation filed against us, (xvii) our ability to hire and/or retain qualified employees and consultants, (xviii) other events or circumstances over which we have little or no control, and (xix) other factors discussed in Loop's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024 filed with the SEC and in Loop's subsequent filings with the SEC. More detailed information about Loop and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in Loop's filings with the SEC. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. Loop assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.For More Information:Investor Relations:Kevin C. O'Dowd, Investor RelationsLoop Industries, Inc.+1 617-755-4602kodowd@loopindustries.comMedia Inquiries:Andrea Kostiuk, VP Marketing & CommunicationsLoop Industries, Inc.+1 (450) 951-8555akostiuk@loopindustries.comSOURCE: Loop Industries Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月12日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 12月10日，華泰證券（股份代號：6886.HK）在香港舉辦2024年度金融科技峰會。本次峰會以「智創科技，共塑金融新未來」為主題，邀請政府、學界、業界的金融科技專家和生態合作夥伴匯聚一堂，聚焦人工智能浪潮下全球金融科技發展的最新趨勢，共同探討科技與金融的共生融合，構建更加多元、可持續發展的金融科技生態。華泰證券首席執行官周易、香港科技大學首席副校長郭毅可、火山引擎總裁譚待等出席會議並發表演講。周易在主旨演講中表示：「科技已內化為華泰證券變中求進、不斷超越的關鍵力量和底層基礎。在此過程中，我們凝聚了扎實的技術底座、豐富的金融場景和廣泛的客戶基礎。在人工智能帶來的新一輪變革浪潮前，華泰證券將堅持開放生態、合作共贏、共建共享，以資本和資源多維度助力金融科技生態的構建，以自身作為紐帶拓展全球科技生態鏈接，以科技的力量來引領金融行業的變革。」近年來，生成式人工智能正在重塑金融行業服務模式和底層邏輯，並在金融行業不同場景下展現出巨大應用潛力。譚待談到大模型在金融行業的落地時指出，他看到三個明顯趨勢：「第一是更有寬度，由對內降本增效為主逐步嘗試邁向提升對外體驗和服務的助手；第二是更有深度，從交互體驗創新為主逐步邁向業務邏輯創新帶來業績增長，人工智能更加深入業務流程，多智能體協同，人和機器新的協作方式也不斷湧現；第三是更有速度，簡潔的AI資源管理平台和智能體開發平台，讓業務人員可以用類似搭建積木一樣的方式開發創新應用。」華泰證券亦積極擁抱生成式人工智能浪潮，針對實際需求廣泛開展生態合作，充分發揮金融專業優勢，通過實際的使用需求推動建設和發展，，在提升華泰自身的科技能力的同時，助力合作夥伴加速成長。峰會正式發佈為優秀早期科技企業創始人及潛在創業者打造的孵化項目 - 華泰創星全球CEO加速營。該項目將充分調動華泰證券全業務鏈平台資源，為創業者提供全面、持續、一站式的創業培訓和投融資服務。會議現場，華泰證券設置了HUATECH主題展覽，展示公司在跨境一體服務、AI重塑金融、共建創新生態方面的前沿科技應用和解決方案，與會者積極參觀並試用。展覽上首次發佈華泰自主研發，全力打造的新一代交易平台 - 全球交易平台，該平台連接香港、美國、新加坡等國際市場，提供全方位、全品種、全生命周期的金融資產交易服務，提供微秒級別交易時速。如何更好抓住人工智能浪潮下的新機遇並依托技術優勢在全球市場尋找差異化價值？峰會的兩場圓桌環節上，深耕AI產業鏈不同環節及交叉行業的數家優秀創業公司分享了他們在業務出海中遇到的挑戰和思考；專注底層基礎設施的前沿技術公司分享了關於大模型技術棧對企業建設信息技術架構和企業級應用的衝擊，並圍繞數據和算力等AI時代的關鍵變量分享了前沿洞察。這是華泰證券首次在香港舉辦科技主題峰會，旨在向國際機構投資者、科技生態夥伴及全球企業客戶全面系統呈現公司數字化轉型以來沉澱的技術能力及生態共創成果。華泰證券表示，希望通過此次香港峰會，將扎實的底層技術能力、前沿的科技趨勢洞察和開放共贏的合作理念推向更廣闊的國際舞台，以開放、多元的心態參與國際競爭，匯聚國際視野和先進經驗的同時，共同構建更加多元、可持續發展的金融科技生態。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

IRVINE, CA, Dec 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Accurate Background, the world's largest independent provider of compliant background checks and monitoring solutions, announced it has strengthened its global leadership team with the appointment of Mark Thompson, Managing Director, Australia and Asia Pacific region (APAC). In support of Accurate's vision to make every hire the start of a success story, Mark will lead Accurate's growth teams in the region. Mark's experience in building high-performance teams, driving enterprise sales and client retention, and leveraging data-driven strategies aligns with Accurate's goals to rapidly expand in the APAC region. Reporting to Dan Shoemaker, Chief Revenue Officer, Mark will spearhead the development and execution of sales strategies to drive market share, client growth, and regional innovation."I am thrilled to welcome Mark to the Accurate team and am confident he will make an immediate impact on our growth in the region," said Dan Shoemaker. "Mark brings extensive experience not only growing businesses but also delivering a high standard of customer experience that is a hallmark of Accurate throughout the world."Mark joins Accurate with over two decades of strategic sales and marketing leadership in B2B markets. With a proven track record in revenue growth, team leadership, and market expansion, Mark successfully led sales and marketing initiatives across industries including background screening, financial services, and data solutions."I'm honored to join Accurate Background at such an exciting time in the region. Employment screening plays a vital role in building trust and ensuring workplace integrity, and I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions to our clients," said Mark Thompson. "With Accurate's strong global foundation, I believe we are uniquely positioned to expand our impact and support government and businesses across the region in navigating an evolving employment landscape."Accurate's recent launch of Accel, a next-generation platform that is 100% Australia-hosted, marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing market-leading capabilities for local organizations.About Accurate BackgroundOur vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand.Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com.Media ContactMedia@Accurate.comSOURCE: Accurate Background LLC Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月12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The Payment Cards Group Limited（「PCG」）與樋熥商戶服務有限公司Black Bear Merchant Services Limited（為BBMSL Limited「BBMSL」之控股公司）欣然宣佈共同簽署成立全新策略聯盟，建立新品牌及集團控股公司ABBY Pay&Tech Holdings Limited（「AbbyPay」），全資持有BBMSL及Yedpay HK。AbbyPay將借助PCG所持有的Visa、Mastercard、美國運通、銀聯和JCB直接授權的收單行（Acquirer）身份，結合亞洲首個金融雲電子支付處理和結算平台A3A及BBMSL強大客戶基礎，加強為香港及其他地區商戶提供電子支付收款服務。這次策略聯盟除了提升市場佔有率，覆蓋本地商戶達至50,000，以多個品牌服務市場不同要求，同時亦加速以支付科技賦能本地商戶，整合本地支付行業。左至右：AbbyPay代表麥晉傑先生、交易寶有限公司創辦人胡靜波先生、BBMSL行政總裁余孟滔先生、BBMSL財務總裁周愛詩女士、交易寶有限公司聯合創辦人及營運總監戴錦瑜女士共同主持簽約儀式。PCG聯合創辦人及營運總監戴錦瑜Beatrice Tai表示：「這次聯手標誌著PCG在亞太地區支付解決方案領域的重要一步。憑藉我們A3A平台的技術優勢，結合BBMSL的市場影響力，AbbyPay將能為微型商戶、中小企業及大型商戶提供創新、無縫的支付和結算解決方案，並快速高效地開拓新市場，在亞太地區覆蓋多個行業。我們期待著AbbyPay繼續擴展業務版圖，進一步整合本地支付行業，加強PCG在支付行業的市場地位。」BBMSL行政總裁余孟滔Gerald Yu表示：「這次的行動充分代表了PCG對BBMSL多年專注香港本地市場的努力和成就的高度認可，亦反映了對我們共同協力的潛力和信心。自 2017年，BBMSL在香港中小微企商戶市場擁有顯著的市佔率，並獲得香港市場的廣泛認同與支持。這些優勢將為AbbyPay的發展奠定堅實的基礎。我期待未來與AbbyPay攜手履行BBMSL的使命、與中小企共同成長，並祝願此合作能創造更輝煌的成就。」在亞太地區引入亞洲首個金融雲電子支付處理和結算平台A3A，釋放電子支付潛力AbbyPay將在日本、新加坡、馬來西亞及泰國等亞太地區市場提供亞洲首個金融雲電子支付處理和結算平台A3A，通過單一API，為主要發卡機構（如：VISA、MasterCard、美國運通、JCB和銀聯）、電子錢包網絡及流動支付平台提供直接端點處理。相比傳統支付處理平台，A3A具備低整合費用、快速簡單整合、即時結算及實時交易數據洞察等競爭優勢。AbbyPay代表麥晉傑先生分享AbbyPay願景。AbbyPay代表麥晉傑Barry Mak表示：「我們現已進入了一個全新的支付時代，AbbyPay在香港支付行業中具有開創性意義，亦會顛覆整個行業，帶來前所未有的機遇。PCG擁有強大的科技實力，而BBMSL則在本地市場擁有深厚的客戶基礎和市場認可。我深信，AbbyPay在香港及亞太地區擁有無限潛力，將引領未來的支付趨勢，能海納各類商戶、由大型連鎖餐飲連鎖龍頭至中小微企，為各類商戶創造價值、領先同儕。」關於Payment Cards Group (PCG)Payment Cards Group （「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。PGG旗下的子公司Yedpay已在香港建立穩固領先的支付業務，而另一成員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PCG網站：https://www.yedpay.com/zh/如有傳媒垂詢，請聯絡：AJA (IR and Communications)庾婉華 (Avy Yu)電郵：avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk電話：(852) 9500 4443羅思正 (Eudice Law)電郵：eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hk電話：(852) 9326 1113 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月12日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 12月11日，為慶祝大熊貓安安與可可到港，霸王茶姬聯合《Hello Pandas 熊貓駕到》戶外嘉年華，1600份限量禮包免費大放送，與港同慶！與此同時，霸王茶姬都致力於參與大熊貓保育，也希望通過這次機會，更加多的參與到香港公益項目當中，為香港社會的發展出一份力。即日起至12月21日，霸王茶姬將參與尖沙咀文化中心【HELLO PANDAS熊貓駕到】戶外嘉年華，於AB市集區設置專屬攤位，為香港市民帶來豐富的優惠禮品及趣味互動，將現代東方茶文化與萌趣熊貓主題完美結合，以更廣闊的緯度宣傳大熊貓文化，共同促進大熊貓保育事業的發展。現場，霸王茶姬將放送1600份「奇遇萌友冰箱貼」優惠券禮品包（價值$118），包括買一送一券、買二送一券、2張$8現金券及香港限定大熊貓冰箱貼。此外，霸王茶姬還計劃邀請120位茶友免費去海洋公園探訪大熊貓。通過霸王茶姬小程序、外賣平台KEETA、Foodpanda或Deliveroo下單，既有機會獲得香港海洋公園門票一張。每個平台各送30張，活動日從12月19日持續至12月21日，每日第1、6、8、9、11、12、17、26、28及66的下單者有機會獲得門票一張。自2017年成立以來，霸王茶姬始終堅持「以東方茶，會世界友」的企業使命，願景是「未來為100個國家茶友每年提供150億杯現代茶」。企業社會責任方面，霸王茶姬做了系列公益舉措，包括開設無聲門店、持續關注鄉村兒童健康成長、在多地設立兒童服務站並提供物資、與美團、壹基金共同支持鄉村兒童操場建設、向湖南省袁隆平農業科技獎勵基金會捐贈獎學金，用於9所高校的農業科研及教育事業等。9月28日霸王茶姬香港首店正式開業，營業前兩天累計銷售杯量近1萬杯，人氣爆棚。霸王茶姬香港相關負責人表示，霸王茶姬在香港有長期業務規劃，未來希望為香港公益貢獻一份力量。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

TORONTO, ON, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV:FLT)(OTCQX:TAKOF)(FSE:ABBA) is pleased to announce the integration of key assets and capabilities from Air Data Systems (ADS), based in the United Kingdom, marking a strategic expansion of its global aerial solutions ecosystem. This collaborative arrangement strengthens Volatus' position as a leader in aerial intelligence and logistics by opening doors to new opportunities and partnerships in critical industries.ADS specializes in streamlining large-scale and complex surveys and data acquisition projects for industrial applications such as asset management, inspection services, oil & gas, utilities, and environmental services.The transaction, structured with a success-fee model tied to future contract outcomes, aligns the interests of both organizations and highlights the significant potential of this collaboration. As part of this agreement, Volatus has acquired the ADS brand, website, and domain, along with a robust £5 million sales opportunity pipeline.To further enhance this partnership, Mark Currass, former Managing Director of ADS, has joined Volatus Aerospace as Executive Consultant, Global Business Development. With decades of expertise in the UAS sector and a proven track record of delivering results, Mark will spearhead growth initiatives and leverage the combined capabilities of Volatus and ADS to unlock new markets and drive innovation."The integration of Air Data Systems into the Volatus ecosystem represents a powerful joining of forces," said Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace. "Mark's leadership and expertise, combined with the opportunities this partnership brings, will enable us to expand our global reach, strengthen our industry-leading capabilities, and deliver unmatched value to our clients in sectors such as oil and gas, power utilities, public safety, and agriculture."This partnership also reinforces Volatus' extensive capabilities, including expertise in beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, advanced thermography solutions, and geomatics services. With over 10,000 BVLOS flights completed and an industry-leading operations control center, Volatus continues to set benchmarks for innovation and operational excellence.About Volatus AerospaceVolatus Aerospace is a leader in innovative global aerial solutions for intelligence and cargo. With deep technological and subject matter expertise and over 100 years' worth of combined institutional knowledge in aviation, Volatus provides meaningful aerial solutions for end users across various industries using both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS or drones). We are committed to enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability through innovative, real-world aerial solutions.About Air Data SystemsAir Data Systems specializes in innovative Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) solutions, providing expert services across multiple industries. ADS brings decades of experience in technology, engineering, and regulatory compliance, now seamlessly integrated into Volatus Aerospace's global ecosystem.Forward-Looking InformationThis news release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs, and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Often, but not always, forward-looking information and forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" (or other variations of the foregoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking information includes information regarding: (i) the anticipated benefits of, and estimated revenue to be generated by, the master service agreement; (ii) the business plans and expectations of the Company; and (iii) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial, and economic data and operating plans, strategies, or beliefs of management as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Company, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management's current expectations or beliefs. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Forward-looking information and forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current beliefs and is based on information currently available to it and on assumptions it believes to be not unreasonable in light of all of the circumstances. In some instances, material factors or assumptions are discussed in this news release in connection with statements containing forward-looking information. Such material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the anticipated benefits and revenues of the master service agreement to the Company; the commercialization of drone flights beyond visual line of sight and potential benefits to the Company; meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV; and including, but not limited to, those factors set forth in the Company's Annual Information Form under the section "Risk Factors". Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information 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 information.Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.TSXV: FLT.VMedia ContactDanielle GagneHead of Marketing and Communicationsdanielle.gagne@volatusaerospace.com+1-579-977-5066SOURCE: Volatus Aerospace Corp. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BDO, the world’s fifth largest accountancy and advisory network, has announced the winners of the 6th BDO ESG Awards (the Awards). The winning companies have integrated ESG principles and climate change considerations into their business strategies. They have actively emphasised the importance of ESG and promoted its development by implementing influential and long-term sustainable development measures. This year, the Awards received strong support from listed companies, with more than 110 companies participating at the nomination stage, a six-year high. All finalists were invited to attend the awards ceremony to witness the winners honoured. (Click here or view the full list below*)Once again, “Carbon Neutrality” has been selected to be this year’s theme, emphasising the important role that companies play in mitigating climate change and shaping a green future. The Theme Awards are dedicated to recognising listed companies that have demonstrated best practices in “Carbon Neutrality”, including reducing carbon emissions and planning and adopting relevant measures. The companies competing for this year’s Theme Awards were outstanding and evenly matched. A total of three companies won this award, setting a new record.Mr Andrew Lam, Managing Director, BDO, said, “The BDO ESG Awards first launched in 2018 when listed companies began to explore the implementation of ESG initiatives. Today, we are pleased to see that an increasing number of listed companies are recognising the importance of ESG and pursuing long-term ESG development. The Awards have now gained considerable market recognition, and as an advocate of sustainable development, BDO is delighted to see an increasing number of Hong Kong-listed companies paying attention to ESG. Through the judging process, we have observed that the quality of the ESG initiatives implemented by the participating companies has improved and become more forward-looking. As the importance and influence of ESG continues to grow, we hope to work with all kinds of industries through the Awards to improve Hong Kong's green standards and consolidate the city’s position as a green financial centre.”Mr Johnson Kong, Managing Director, BDO, said, “In light of growing social awareness of sustainability and social responsibility, more and more investors and organisations are incorporating ESG factors into their investment decisions and tend to support companies that meet ESG standards. By implementing ESG policies, companies can build a good reputation that will enhance their competitiveness and attract more investors. As a professional in this field, BDO is committed to supporting Hong Kong-listed companies in various areas, such as assisting them in ESG reporting and risk management, and providing them with recommendations to improve ESG performance. We hope the Awards will raise ESG awareness among all stakeholders in society so that more listed and unlisted companies in Hong Kong will prioritise the importance of ESG practices in the future.”Mr Ricky Cheng, Director and Head of Risk Advisory, BDO, said, “This year’s winners come from a variety of industries, and all of the nominated companies have demonstrated outstanding performance in various areas of competition. BDO is proud of the winning companies dedicated to sustainable development, and we are thrilled to support all those who are making strides toward a more environmentally friendly and responsible business landscape through this award and our expertise.”BDO ESG Awards 2024 Winners (listed in alphabetical order) Best in ESG – Large Market CapitalisationBOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (02388.HK)HKT Trust and HKT Limited (06823.HK)Lenovo Group Limited (00992.HK)Best in ESG – Middle Market CapitalisationAAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (02018.HK)Kerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)Xinyi Solar Holdings Limited (00968.HK)Best in ESG – Small Market CapitalisationConcord New Energy Group Limited (00182.HK)Shun Tak Holdings Limited (00242.HK)Yuexiu Services Group Limited (06626.HK)Best in Reporting – Large Market CapitalisationHKT Trust and HKT Limited (06823.HK)Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (01177.HK)Techtronic Industries Company Limited (00669.HK)Best in Reporting – Middle Market CapitalisationKerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)PCCW Limited (00008.HK)Xinyi Solar Holdings Limited (00968.HK)Best in Reporting – Small Market CapitalisationNew World Department Store China Limited (00825.HK)Xinyi Energy Holdings Limited (03868.HK)Yuexiu Services Group Limited (06626.HK)ESG Report of the Year – Large Market CapitalisationHKT Trust and HKT Limited (06823.HK)ESG Report of the Year – Middle Market CapitalisationKerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)ESG Report of the Year– Small Market CapitalisationYuexiu Services Group Limited (06626.HK)Outstanding ESG Performance of H-Share CompaniesChina Tower Corporation Limited (00788.HK)Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited (02727.HK)ZTE Corporation (00763.HK)Theme AwardsLenovo Group Limited (00992.HK)Yuexiu Property Company Limited (00123.HK)ZTE Corporation (00763.HK)Photo CaptionsBDO representatives and panel of judges attend the BDO ESG Awards 2024Presentation Ceremony.Representatives of the award winners, BDO, and panel of judges pose for agroup photo at the BDO ESG Awards 2024 Presentation Ceremony. Note to editorsAbout BDO Limited BDO's global organisation extends across 166 countries and territories, with more than 115,600 professionals working in over 1,770 offices - and they're all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. BDO was established in Hong Kong in 1981 and is committed to facilitating the growth of businesses by advising the people behind them. BDO Hong Kong provides an extensive range of professional services including assurance services, risk advisory services, specialist advisory services and tax services. For more details, visit www.bdo.com.hk.ContactsSala LoSenior Marketing Manager and Team HeadBDO Hong KongHeidi LauSenior Marketing ManagerBDO Hong Kong Strategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky LeeYoko LiTel +852 2218 3042Mobile +852 9613 5175salalo@bdo.com.hkTel +852 2218 2325Mobile +852 9285 4151heidilau@bdo.com.hkTel +852 2864 4834sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hkTel +852 2864 4813sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SHANGHAI, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, "Everest", or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative therapeutics, today announced that the first prescription of VELSIPITY(R) (etrasimod) has been issued on December 11th at Kiang Wu Hospital in Macau. It is also the first prescription issued for VELSIPITY(R) within Everest Medicines' licensed territories in Asia following its approval, marks the official beginning of this new therapy benefiting patients across Asia.VELSIPITY(R) is an innovative advanced therapy that was officially approved by the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau of Macau in April 2024. It is an oral treatment taken once daily for the treatment of patients aged 16 and above with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). UC is a chronic, relapsing, idiopathic inflammatory disease, and with prolonged disease duration, the risk of disability and colorectal cancer incidence continues to rise."As a next-generation S1P receptor modulator, VELSIPITY(R) can provide patients with a chance for corticosteroid-free remission, mucosal healing, and rapid symptom relief." said Prof. Wu Kaichun with the First Affiliated Hospital of AFMU, the principal investigator for etrasimod's Asia clinical trial." The recently announced results of the Asian multicenter Phase III clinical study for induction and maintenance periods further confirm the clinical advantages of VELSIPITY(R). We look forward to VELSIPITY(R) being approved in other regions of Asia soon to benefit more patients.""The first prescription of VELSIPITY(R) in Macau marks another milestone in the commercialization process of Everest Medicines." said Rogers Yongqing Luo, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Medicines." By 2030, the number of patients with UC in China is expected to more than double compared to 2019, reaching approximately 1 million, with a significant unmet need for innovative therapies. Following its approval in Macau this April, VELSIPITY(R), the third commercialized product of Everest Medicines, will bring new treatment options to more patients with moderate to severely active UC. We plan to have VELSIPITY(R) submitted for new drug application in mainland China by the end of this year, further enhancing its accessibility and benefiting more patients."In the results of the multi-center Phase 3 clinical trial of etrasimod in Asia for the treatment of subjects with moderately to severely active UC, which were announced in July this year, etrasimod achieved positive results in both the induction and maintenance phases of treatment, with good safety, and the convenience of once-daily oral administration, further providing a solid scientific basis and support for the broad application of the drug in clinical practice. In October, the complete induction phase data of the study were presented at the 32nd United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW 2024), showing that all primary and key secondary efficacy endpoints in the etrasimod treatment group achieved statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements compared to the placebo group at week 12: the treatment differences between the etrasimod group and the placebo group in clinical remission rate, endoscopic improvement rate, and clinical response rate reached 20.4%, 28.6%, and 32.0%, respectively.VELSIPITY(R) was approved in the United States and the European Union in October last year and February this year, respectively. As a core product for Everest Medicines, VELSIPITY(R) was successively approved in Macau and Singapore in the first half of this year. Everest Medicines has also submitted a new drug application for VELSIPITY(R) in Hong Kong, China which has been officially accepted.In October of this year, through the "Hong Kong and Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect" policy, VELSIPITY(R) has officially been approved for patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) by the Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration and can first be used in the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University and Guangzhou United Family Healthcare, four of the medical institutions designated by the Connect Policy in the Greater Bay Area. Subsequently, VELSIPITY(R) will be introduced in other qualified hospitals under the connect policy.About VELSIPITY(R) (etrasimod)VELSIPITY(R) is a once-daily, oral, sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator that selectively binds with S1P receptor subtypes 1, 4, and 5. Regulatory approvals have been granted in US, EU, Canada, Australia, Singapore, UK, Switzerland, Israel and Macau for VELSIPITY(R) in ulcerative colitis.About Everest MedicinesEverest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products and vaccines that address critical unmet medical needs for patients in Asian markets. The management team of Everest Medicines has deep expertise and an extensive track record from both leading global pharmaceutical companies and local Chinese pharmaceutical companies in high-quality discovery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, business development and operations. Everest Medicines has built a portfolio of potentially global first-in-class or best-in-class molecules in the company's core therapeutic areas of renal diseases, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. For more information, please visit its website at www.everestmedicines.com.Forward-Looking Statements:This news release may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements, including descriptions regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company or its officers with respect to the business operations and financial condition of the Company, which can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, or other factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company and are unforeseeable. Therefore, the actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and assumptions, such as future changes and developments in our business, competitive environment, political, economic, legal and social conditions. The Company or any of its affiliates, directors, officers, advisors or representatives has no obligation and does not undertake to revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances after the date of this news release, except as required by law. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – December 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The much-anticipated ASEAN Ceramics & ASEAN Stone Exhibition 2024 officially has opened its doors yesterday, marking the start of a three-day showcase of the latest innovations, technologies, and trends in the ceramics and stone industries. Hosted at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), this event has brought together exhibitors, professionals, and thought leaders from across the ASEAN region and beyond.This year’s exhibition marks a significant milestone with the debut edition of the ASEAN Stone Exhibition, which seamlessly integrates with the well-established ASEAN Ceramics platform. Together, the two exhibitions provide a comprehensive look at the synergy of the ceramics and stone industries, fostering collaboration and innovation across the entire value chain.The opening ceremony, held yesterday morning, was a grand celebration featuring distinguished speakers, international delegations, and honoured guests. The ceremony began with the welcoming and registration of VIP guests and press, setting a tone of excitement for the day ahead. Following this, a warm welcome address was delivered by the organizers, including Mr. Michael Wilton, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of MMI Asia Pte Ltd, and Mr. Dinh Quang Huy, Chairman of the Vietnam Building Ceramic Association (VIBCA).The event continued with opening remarks by Mr. Nguyen Van Sinh, Deputy Minister of Construction, Ministry of Construction of Vietnam, highlighting the importance of the ceramics and stone industries to the country’s and region's development. Several esteemed representatives from the ASEAN region then shared their perspectives. Mr. Pham Tuan Khanh, Vice Chairman of the Saigon Construction & Building Material Association (SACA), and Dr. Sirithan Jiemsirilers, President of the Thai Ceramics Society (TCS), extended their welcome addresses, reflecting on regional collaboration. Additionally, a special welcome video presentation from ASAKI Indonesia, a member of the Ceramics Industry Club of ASEAN (CICA), emphasized the unity of the ASEAN ceramics community.The ASEAN Ceramics & ASEAN Stone Appreciation Awards was a highlight of the ceremony, with trophies awarded to honour the contribution of key associations, sponsors, and major exhibitors. The recipients included exhibitors such as Minnovation Group, Puresil India, Gilfair Hong Kong Company Limited, MMA Bentonite, TQT, VITIS, Shandong Victor, Monte-Bianco, and Tianjin Trend. Additionally, associations such as VIBCA, VABM, VIBM, CCPIT, ACIMAC, Confindustria Marmomacchine, TCS, Cambodia Stone Quarries Association and SACA were recognized for their consistent support and contributions. Finally, the ceremony closes with a symbolic ribbon-cutting, followed by a group photo and guided VIP tours of the exhibition halls, officially inaugurating this landmark event.Speaking at the event, Mr. Michael Wilton expressed his excitement for the exhibition, stating, “The debut of ASEAN Stone is a testament to the increasing demand for solutions in the stone industry. This new platform complements ASEAN Ceramics by highlighting the shared technologies, overlapping supply chains, and synergies that unite these two sectors.”With over 300 companies and brands and over 5000 trade visitors expected, ASEAN Ceramics & ASEAN Stone 2024 showcases products of the finest quality, sustainable practices, and state-of-the-art machinery. The event promises to offer unparalleled opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and business growth amongst the international ceramics and stone markets.The organizers warmly invite the public to explore the exhibition and participate in various workshops, panel discussions, and live demonstrations happening throughout the event. This is a unique chance to experience the best of what the ceramics and stone industries have to offer, all under one roof.The exhibition is open from December 11 to 13, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC). Admission is free for registered attendees.For more information, visit the official website of ASEAN Ceramics & ASEAN Stone Exhibition 2024 at aseanceramics.comAbout Messe Muenchen GmbHMesse Muenchen GmbH is one of the world's leading trade fair organizers with more than 50 trade fairs for capital goods, consumer goods, and new technologies. Every year, Messe Muenchen organizes more than 200 events in Munich, Germany, and abroad, attracting over 30,000 exhibitors and 2 million visitors. The company's mission is to create innovative, sustainable, and profitable platforms for its customers to do business and connect with their target markets.About MMI Asia Pte LtdMMI Asia is a full subsidiary of Messe München GMBH (MMG) established in 1992 and one of the world largest and leading exhibition organizers. MMI Asia was set up as the regional headquarter and a wholly-owned subsidiary of MMG to promote global trade expansion by facilitating participation of Asian exhibitors in Messe München fairs worldwide. MMI Asia also provides consultancy in professional trade fair and conference management to government bodies, international trade and promotion organizations, and trade associations.About Vietnam Building Ceramic Association (VIBCA)Vietnam Building Ceramic Association is a professional organization, non-governmental, voluntary, established under Decision No. 41/1999 / QD - BTCCBCP dated 04-10-1999 of the Minister, Head of the Organizing Committee Government personnel. Currently VIBCA includes around 100 members are enterprises of different economic sectors, operating mainly in the field of building ceramics, including the associate members are research institutions, investment consulting, manufacturing and mechanical engineering. VIBCA is a member of the Association of Asean Ceramics Industry CICA and intimate relationship with the Association Ceramics of countries in Asean and in the world.Contact:MMI Asia Pte. 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上海, 2024年12月12日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 雲頂新耀（HKEX 1952.HK）是一家專注于創新藥研發、臨床開發、製造和商業化的生物製藥公司，今日宣佈伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R), etrasimod）於12月11日在中國澳門鏡湖醫院開出首張處方，這也是伊曲莫德在雲頂新耀亞洲授權區內獲批後開出的首張處方，標誌著這款自身免疫性疾病領域的重磅產品正式開始惠及亞洲患者。伊曲莫德是一款創新的先進療法，於2024年4月獲得中國澳門特別行政區藥物監督管理局正式批准，每日一次口服，用於治療16歲及以上中重度活動性潰瘍性結腸炎（UC）患者。潰瘍性結腸炎是一種慢性、復發性、非特異性炎症性疾病，隨著病情延長，致殘率和結直腸癌發生率會不斷上升。伊曲莫德亞太臨床試驗牽頭研究者、世界胃腸病學會執行理事、亞太消化學會副主席、中國人民解放軍空軍軍醫大學附屬西京醫院吳開春教授表示：「伊曲莫德具有良好的獲益-風險特徵。這種新一代S1P調節劑通過口服、每日一次的治療方案，可快速起效，並達到無激素緩解、黏膜癒合。近期公佈的亞洲多中心Ⅲ期臨床研究誘導期與維持期結果進一步證實了該藥物的臨床優勢。期待伊曲莫德在亞洲其他地區早日獲批，惠及更多患者。」雲頂新耀首席執行官羅永慶表示：「伊曲莫德中國澳門首張處方落地，是雲頂新耀商業化進程中的又一里程碑。到2030年，中國的潰瘍性結腸炎患者人數預計將比2019年增加一倍以上，達到約100萬人，患者對創新療法存在巨大未滿足需求。繼今年4月在澳門獲批後，伊曲莫德作為雲頂新耀第三款商業化新藥，將為更多潰瘍性結腸炎患者帶來治療新選擇。今年我們也將在中國大陸地區遞交伊曲莫德的新藥上市許可申請，以進一步推進伊曲莫德的用藥可及性，造福更多患者。」在今年7月公佈的伊曲莫德治療中重度活動性潰瘍性結腸炎的亞洲多中心Ⅲ期臨床研究結果中，伊曲莫德取得了在誘導期和維持期治療的積極頂線結果，且安全性良好，一天一次口服方便，為該藥物在臨床實踐中的廣泛應用進一步提供了堅實的科學依據和支持。10月，該研究的完整誘導期資料在第32屆歐洲消化疾病周（UEGW 2024）上公佈，研究結果顯示，伊曲莫德治療組的所有主要和關鍵次要療效目標均達到具有統計學意義和臨床顯著性的改善：與安慰劑組相比的臨床緩解率、內鏡改善率和臨床應答率的治療差異分別達到20.4%、28.6%和32.0%。伊曲莫德於去年10月和今年2月先後在美國和歐盟獲得新藥上市批准。作為雲頂新耀自身免疫性疾病領域的重磅產品，伊曲莫德亦於今年上半年陸續在中國澳門、新加坡獲得新藥上市批准。此外，雲頂新耀也於近期在中國香港遞交了伊曲莫德的新藥上市許可申請，並獲得正式受理。今年10月，得益於「港澳藥械通」政策，伊曲莫德正式獲得「粵港澳大灣區內地臨床急需進口港澳藥品批件」批准，可以在中山大學附屬第一醫院、南方醫科大學深圳醫院、佛山複星禪誠醫院與廣州和睦家醫院四家大灣區藥械通政策指定的醫療機構先行使用，後續伊曲莫德將在其他藥械通資質醫院陸續引入。關於伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R), etrasimod）伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R)，etrasimod）是一種每日一次口服的高選擇性鞘氨醇-1-磷酸（S1P）受體調節劑，採用優化的藥理學設計，與S1P受體1、4和5結合。伊曲莫德目前已在美國、歐盟、加拿大、澳大利亞、英國、瑞士、以色列以及中國澳門和新加坡獲得新藥上市批准。關於雲頂新耀雲頂新耀是一家專注于創新藥和疫苗研發、臨床開發、製造和商業化的生物製藥公司，致力於滿足亞洲市場尚未滿足的醫療需求。雲頂新耀的管理團隊在中國及全球領先製藥企業從事過高質量研發、臨床開發、藥政事務、化學製造與控制（CMC）、業務發展和商業化運營，擁有深厚的專長和豐富的經驗。雲頂新耀已打造多款疾病首創或者同類最佳的藥物組合，公司的治療領域包括腎科疾病、感染性和傳染性疾病、自身免疫性疾病。有關更多信息，請訪問公司網站：www.everestmedicines.com。前瞻性聲明本新聞稿所發佈的信息中可能會包含某些前瞻性表述，乃基於本公司或管理層在做出表述時對公司業務運營情況及財務狀況的現有看法、相信、和現有預期，可能會使用「將」、「預期」、「預測」、「期望」、「打算」、「計畫」、「相信」、「預估」、「確信」及其他類似詞語進行表述。這些前瞻性表述並非對未來業績的保證，會受到風險、不確定性及其他因素的影響，有些乃超出本公司的控制範圍，難以預計。因此，受我們的業務、競爭環境、政治、經濟、法律和社會情況的未來變化及發展等各種因素及假設的影響，實際結果可能會與前瞻性表述所含資料有較大差別。本公司及各附屬公司、各位董事、管理人員、顧問及代理未曾且概不承擔更新該稿件所載前瞻性表述以反映在本新聞稿發布日後最新信息、未來項目或情形的任何義務，除非法律要求。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

安大略省多倫多, 2024年12月12日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 沃拉圖斯航空航天公司（TSXV:FLTV）（OTCQX:TAKOF）（FSE:ABBA）欣然宣布，英國的空氣數據系統公司（ADS）關鍵資產和能力的整合，標誌著其全球空中解決方案生態系統的戰略擴展。這一合作安排加強了沃拉圖斯作為空中情報和物流領域領導者的地位，並為關鍵行業開啟了新的機會和合作夥伴關係。ADS專注於簡化大規模和複雜的調查和數據採集項目，服務於如資產管理、檢查服務、石油和天然氣、公用事業及環境服務等工業應用。此次交易採用與未來合同成果掛鉤的成功費用模式，確保了雙方的利益一致，並突顯了此次合作的巨大潛力。作為協議的一部分，沃拉圖斯已收購了ADS品牌、網站和域名，並擁有價值500萬英鎊的強大銷售機會管道。為進一步提升這一合作，ADS前總經理馬克·庫拉斯（Mark Currass）已加入沃拉圖斯航空航天公司，擔任全球業務發展執行顧問。馬克擁有數十年在UAS領域的專業經驗和成功交付結果的經歷，他將領導增長計劃，並利用沃拉圖斯和ADS的綜合能力，開拓新市場並推動創新。“將空氣數據系統整合進沃拉圖斯生態系統是一個強有力的合作，”沃拉圖斯航空航天公司首席執行官格倫·林奇（Glen Lynch）表示。“馬克的領導力和專業知識，加上這一合作帶來的機會，將使我們能夠擴大全球影響力，增強我們在油氣、公用事業、公共安全和農業等行業的領先能力，並為我們的客戶提供無與倫比的價值。”此次合作還加強了沃拉圖斯的廣泛能力，包括在視距外操作（BVLOS）、先進熱成像解決方案和地理信息服務方面的專業知識。沃拉圖斯已完成超過10,000次BVLOS飛行，並擁有業界領先的運營控制中心，繼續為創新和卓越運營設立標杆。關於沃拉圖斯航空航天公司 沃拉圖斯航空航天公司是全球創新空中解決方案的領導者，專注於情報和貨物領域。憑藉深厚的技術和專業知識以及超過100年的航空業綜合經驗，沃拉圖斯為各行業的最終用戶提供有意義的空中解決方案，涵蓋有人駕駛和遙控駕駛航空器系統（RPAS或無人機）。我們致力於通過創新、現實世界的空中解決方案，提高運營效率、安全性和可持續性。關於空氣數據系統公司 空氣數據系統公司專注於創新的無人機系統（UAS）解決方案，提供跨多個行業的專業服務。ADS擁有數十年的技術、工程和合規經驗，現在已無縫整合進入沃拉圖斯航空航天公司的全球生態系統。前瞻性資訊本新聞稿包含構成“前瞻性資訊”和“前瞻性陳述”的聲明，這些聲明符合適用證券法的定義，包括有關公司未來業務活動和營運表現的計劃、意圖、信念和當前預期的聲明。通常，但並非總是，前瞻性資訊和前瞻性陳述可以通過使用如“計劃”、“預期”、“預計”、“預算”、“排程”、“估計”、“預測”、“打算”、“預料”或“相信”等詞語或這些詞語的變體（包括否定變體），或以未來時態表達的聲明，或表明某些行動、事件或結果“可能”、“可以”、“將會”、“或許”或“會”（或其他類似的變體）被採取、發生、實現或達成來加以識別。前瞻性資訊包括以下內容：（i）主服務協議預期帶來的利益和預計產生的收入；（ii）公司的商業計劃和預期；以及（iii）對其他經濟、商業和/或競爭因素的預期。前瞻性資訊基於截至本新聞稿日期目前可用的競爭、財務和經濟數據以及營運計劃、策略或管理層的信念，但涉及已知和未知的風險、不確定性、假設和其他因素，這些因素可能導致公司的實際結果、表現或成就與前瞻性資訊中表達或暗示的未來結果、表現或成就有顯著差異。這些因素可能基於公司目前可獲得的信息，包括從第三方行業分析師和其他第三方來源獲得的信息，並基於管理層的當前預期或信念。本新聞稿中所包含的所有前瞻性資訊均明確受到本警告聲明的限定。投資者應注意，前瞻性資訊並非基於歷史事實，而是反映了基於管理層認為合理的意見、假設和估計，對未來結果或事件的期望、估計或預測。前瞻性資訊和前瞻性陳述反映了公司的當前信念，並基於其目前可獲得的信息和管理層認為在所有情況下都不不合理的假設。在某些情況下，本新聞稿中會討論與包含前瞻性資訊的聲明相關的重大因素或假設。這些重大因素和假設包括但不限於：主服務協議對公司預期帶來的利益和收入；視距外無人機飛行的商業化及其對公司可能帶來的利益；滿足TSXV持續上市要求；以及公司年度信息表中“風險因素”部分所列出的因素。儘管公司已試圖識別可能導致實際行動、事件或結果與前瞻性資訊中描述的有所不同的重要因素，但可能還有其他因素會導致行動、事件或結果與預期、估計或打算的有所不同。本新聞稿中的前瞻性資訊是在本新聞稿日期作出的，除非法律要求，否則公司不承擔更新任何前瞻性資訊的義務，無論是由於新信息、未來事件或結果，還是其他原因。無法保證前瞻性資訊將被證明是準確的，因為實際結果和未來事件可能與這些陳述中預期的結果有所不同。因此，讀者不應過度依賴前瞻性資訊。TSXV或其監管服務提供商（根據TSXV政策定義的術語）對本新聞稿的充分性或準確性不承擔責任。TSXV: FLT.V媒體聯繫Danielle GagneHead of Marketing and Communications danielle.gagne@volatusaerospace.com+1-579-977-5066資料來源: Volatus Aerospace Corp. Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球第五大會計及諮詢網絡BDO公布第六屆BDO環境、社會及管治大獎（「大獎」）得獎名單，獲獎企業把ESG原則及對氣候變化的考量融入業務策略，並透過推行具影響力及長遠的可持續發展措施，積極強調ESG的重要並推動其發展。本年度BDO ESG大獎獲上市公司大力支持，於提名階段已錄得逾110間公司參選，創六年新高。所有進入決賽的入圍者均獲邀出席頒獎典禮，親身見證得獎名單誕生。（按此或見下列完整名單*）「碳中和」再度成為BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎2024的主題大獎，強調企業於減緩氣候變化及塑造綠色未來所擔當的重要角色。主題大獎致力表揚於「碳中和」方面體現最佳實踐的上市公司，包括在減少碳排放量及計劃和採取有關措施方面等。今年競逐主題大獎的公司非常優秀，實力旗鼓相當，共有三間公司獲此殊榮，打破往績。立信德豪會計師事務所董事總經理林鴻恩先生表示：「BDO於2018年首次舉辦大獎，當時上市公司剛起步探索推行ESG，時至今日，我們樂見越來越多上市公司重視及實踐ESG的長遠發展。迄今，BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎獲市場高度認可。BDO 作為可持續發展的倡導者，對於有越來越多香港上市公司重視ESG感到非常高興。從評審過程中，我們觀察到參選公司推行有關ESG的舉措，質素較以往有所提升，而且更具前瞻性。隨著ESG的重要性及影響力不斷擴大，我們希望藉大獎與各業界一起持續提高香港的綠色水平，鞏固我們作為綠色金融中心的地位。」立信德豪會計師事務所董事總經理江智蛟先生表示：「隨著社會對可持續性和社會責任的關注不斷增加，越來越多投資者和機構將ESG納入其投資決策中，並傾向支持那些符合ESG準則的企業。企業透過實行ESG政策，能夠建立良好的聲譽，有助於提升業務的競爭力，吸引更多投資者。BDO作為這方面的專業，致力於不同領域為香港上市公司提供支持，例如協助他們進行ESG報告及風險管理，為他們提供各項有關提升ESG表現的建議等。我們希望大獎能喚起社會各持份者的ESG意識，未來可見到更多香港上市或非上市公司同樣重視ESG的實踐。」立信德豪會計師事務所董事兼風險諮詢服務總監鄭文漢表示：「今年獲獎企業涵蓋多個行業，所有獲提名公司均在各個競逐領域展示出超卓表現。BDO為一眾致力在可持續發展方面努力不懈的得獎公司感到自豪，同時亦非常榮幸BDO能透過此獎項及我們的專業，支持所有為建立更環保和負責任商業環境而作出貢獻的公司。」BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎 2024得獎者 (得獎者排名不分先後，以公司英文名稱排序)ESG 最佳表現大獎 – 大型市值中銀香港(控股)有限公司 (02388.HK)香港電訊信託與香港電訊有限公司 (06823.HK)聯想集團有限公司 (00992.HK)ESG 最佳表現大獎 - 中型市值瑞聲科技控股有限公司 (02018.HK)嘉里建設有限公司 (00683.HK)信義光能控股有限公司 (00968.HK)ESG 最佳表現大獎 – 小型市值協合新能源集團有限公司 (00182.HK)信德集團有限公司 (00242.HK)越秀服務集團有限公司 (06626.HK)最佳 ESG 報告大獎 - 大型市值香港電訊信託與香港電訊有限公司 (06823.HK)中國生物製藥有限公司 (01177.HK)創科實業有限公司 (00669.HK)最佳 ESG 報告大獎 – 中型市值嘉里建設有限公司 (00683.HK)電訊盈科有限公司 (00008.HK)信義光能控股有限公司 (00968.HK)最佳 ESG 報告大獎 – 小型市值新世界百貨中國有限公司 (00825.HK)信義能源控股有限公司 (03868.HK)越秀服務集團有限公司 (06626.HK)ESG 年度大獎 – 大型市值香港電訊信託與香港電訊有限公司 (06823.HK)ESG 年度大獎 – 中型市值嘉里建設有限公司 (00683.HK)ESG 年度大獎 – 小型市值越秀服務集團有限公司 (06626.HK)ESG突出表現大獎 — H股公司中國鐵塔股份有限公司 (00788.HK)上海電氣集團股份有限公司 (02727.HK)中興通訊股份有限公司 (00763.HK)主題大獎聯想集團有限公司 (00992.HK)越秀地產股份有限公司 (00123.HK)中興通訊股份有限公司 (00763.HK)圖片說明BDO及評審團代表出席2024年BDO環境、社會及管治大獎頒獎典禮。2024年BDO環境、社會及管治大獎各得獎公司、BDO及評審團合影。 編輯垂注有關香港立信德豪會計師事務所有限公司 (BDO Limited)香港立信德豪會計師事務所有限公司是BDO會計師事務所國際網絡的香港成員所。BDO國際網絡遍佈全球166個國家及地區，透過逾1,770多個辦事處及超過115,600多名專業人員，在世界各地提供財務諮詢服務。立信德豪自1981年在香港成立，致力透過全面的專業服務協助企業成長。專業服務包括審計服務、風險諮詢服務、專項諮詢服務及稅務服務。有關詳情，可參閱網站www.bdo.com.hk。查詢聯絡盧瑞燕立信德豪市場部高級經理及部門主管香港劉玉娟立信德豪市場部高級經理香港縱橫財經公關顧問有限公司李惠兒李希彤電話 +852 2218 3042手提 +852 9613 5175salalo@bdo.com.hk電話 +852 2218 2325手提 +852 9285 4151heidilau@bdo.com.hk電話 +852 2864 4834sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk電話 +852 2864 4813sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.