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HONG KONG, Sept 10, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CENTRESTAGE, the Asian fashion extravaganza organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)*, concluded successfully on 7 September. The highlight of the closing evening was the grand finale of the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest 2024 (YDC), where the creativity and design flair of 10 local fashion designers shone through. With their diverse and eye-catching collections, the young designers showed talent that moved beyond traditional boundaries, embodying this year's YDC theme, "To Be Seen", and highlighting the limitless potential of Hong Kong's fashion scene. The event delivered a standout fashion show for the audience, with celebrities such as Panther Chan, Kaho Hung, Moon Tang, Zelos Wong, 903DJ Leung Man Lai, Madboii, Ah Gi and Dixon Wong giving their support to the finalists.After careful deliberation, the panel of professional judges selected four winners from the 10 shortlisted entries, with Tiger Chung emerging as Champion, securing the top prize of a cash prize of HK$60,000; an overseas study trip sponsored by Fang Brothers Knitting Ltd.; and a HK$5,000 CASETiFY e-Gift Card and capsule collection for sale online and at CASETiFY STUDiO Hong Kong stores. Winner of the Excellence Award was K Ng, while Yoyo Chan took two honours including the “My Favourite Collection” Award that was decided by public voting.The full list of winners for YDC 2024 is as follows:Champion: Tiger Chung; Design: RagerExcellence Award: K Ng; Design: Remnants of LightBest Art Direction Award: Yoyo Chan; Design: Trouble XMy Favourite Collection Award: Yoyo Chan; Design: Trouble XReceiving the Champion prize, Tiger Chung, designer of the winning collection titled “Rager”, said: "I felt calm upon learning about the award, but just now, witnessing the models wearing my award-winning designs for the first time, I felt excited beyond measure!" Tiger re-entered the competition as a proud advocate for subculture. He has been continuously exploring how to present the unique design ethos of young-generation designers and his collection exudes the energy and vitality experienced at a music festival.Judges impressed by quality of entries, share insights and experiencesThis year's YDC featured a heavyweight judging panel comprising seasoned fashion industry and media representatives, including Chief Judge Katherine Fang, Chairlady of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee; VIP Judge Masayuki Ino, founder and designer of the Japanese fashion brand doublet; and Overseas Judge Bohan Qiu, Founder and Director of fashion PR consulting firm BOH Project. Other esteemed judges included Jonathan Lee, Co-founder of The Molecule; iemi Chu, Associate Publisher of Vogue Hong Kong; Tracey Cheng, Vice President of Womenswear Merchandising at I.T; and Victoria Tang-Owen, Founder & Creative Director of Thirty30 Creative and Victoria Tang Studio and Director of Arts, Culture & Heritage for Shanghai Tang.Reflecting on the quality of entries in this year’s YDC and the achievements of the winners, VIP Judge Masayuki Ino said: "All the works presented by the designers are fantastic. I had already seen all the entries before the final, but being able to witness them again on the runway gave me a different perspective. I am excited to see all 10 fashion designers from the next generation at YDC."Panther Chan lights up MINI x Johnson Chong/Kinyan Lam collaboration seriesFor the eighth consecutive year, MINI HK was the major sponsor of the YDC. This year, the brand collaborated with two YDC Alumni designers, Johnson Chong (YAMA GUEST) and Kinyan Lam (Kinyan Lam), to present a fashion collection inspired by its latest car models – the MINI Cooper and MINI Aceman – with designs reflecting the spirit of urban outdoor travellers and adventurers, being both minimalistic and functional. Singer Panther Chan joined forces will the collaborators, performing as the collection was presented and helping to showcase MINI's new-generation design aesthetics and sustainable concepts.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4ebPwqQPictured from left to right are: Jonathan Lee, Co-founder of The Molecule; iemi Chu, Associate Publisher of Vogue Hong Kong; VIP Judge Masayuki Ino, founder and designer of doublet; Chief Judge Katherine Fang, Chairlady of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee; Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC; Victoria Tang-Owen, Director of Arts of Culture & Heritage for Shanghai Tang; Tracey Cheng, Vice President of Womenswear Merchandising at I.T; and Bohan Qiu, Founder and Director of BOH Project. The Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest 2024 (YDC) concluded successfully on 7 September. After careful deliberation, the panel of professional judges selected four winners from the 10 shortlisted entries, with Tiger Chung (third from the right) emerging as Champion. Winner of the Excellence Award was K Ng (fourth from the left), while Yoyo Chan (fifth from the left) took two honours including the “My Favourite Collection” Award that was decided by public voting.ChampionDesigner: Tiger ChungDesign: “Rager”The design: “Rage evolves from the moshing culture of hardcore punk, where the crowd reaches euphoria as an uncontrollable transcendence of state. What I aspire to explore through design is the unique style and trends of the new generation of designers.”In his collection “Rager”, Tiger takes inspiration from Japanese anime series Dragon Ball and the character Son Goku, who transforms into a giant ape when angry, and the werewolf in Michael Jackson’s Thriller, who dances with zombies under a full moon. He also pays tribute to the rock singer Marilyn Manson’s style, mixing the structure of an evening dress with dungarees to combine the elegance of actress Marilyn Monroe with a darkerinspiration. Tailored to the violent nature of rage, Tiger’s four designs feature impact-resistant pads and abrasion-resistant materials for protection.Prizes: (1) A cash prize of HK$60,000; (2) An overseas study trip sponsored by Fang Brothers Knitting Ltd; (3) HK$5,000 CASETiFY e-Gift Card and capsule collection for sale online and at CASETiFY STUDiO Hong Kong storesExcellence AwardDesigner: K NgDesign: “Remnants of Light”The design: “The designs initially appear to be glittering and elegant, but underneath the glamour he seeks to represent the darker side of the human condition and the fragility of the human mind.”In his competing series “Remnants of Light,” K creates scenarios with details on fabric: the embroidery on the coat looks like fireworks, but actually symbolises the explosions of war. The piece is a luxurious floor-length coat, but as the wearer grips the straps and wraps themselves tightly underneath, they resemble a refugee. Prizes: (1) A cash prize of HK$40,000; (2) An overseas study trip sponsored by MINI HK; (3) HK$3,000 CASETiFY e-Gift Card and capsule collection for sale online and at CASETiFY STUDiO Hong Kong storesBest Art Direction Award and My Favourite Collection AwardDesigner: Yoyo ChanDesign: “Trouble X”The design: “At the age of two, we enter our first rebellious stage in life, and then are institutionalised. In a daze, we find ourselves marching to the beat of mainstream social expectations. Rebellion is always looming; once provoked, it erupts instantly.” Fashion designer Yoyo Chan is bored by the ordinary and wants to shatter expectations. Her “Trouble X” series breaks the stereotypical association of school uniforms by deconstructing the style, adding playful elements, and subverting expectations in the details. Highly saturated reds are interspersed with warm yellows, presenting a hot-blooded attitude and independent personality. As she frees the clothing from the rigidity of occasions, fashion design becomes an advocate for ageless rebellion.Prizes for the “Best Art Direction” Award: (1) A cash prize of HK$30,000 sponsored by Vogue Hong Kong; (2) HK$2,000 CASETiFY e-Gift Card and capsule collection for sale online and at CASETiFY STUDiO Hong Kong storesPrizes for the “My Favourite Collection” Award: (1) HK$20,000 Lee Gardens Area e-Gift Certificates sponsored by Hysan Development; (2) HK$2,000 CASETiFY e-Gift Card and capsule collection for sale online and at CASETiFY STUDiO Hong Kong stores Panther Chan(wearing Kinyan Lam; shoes by Pedro)Kaho Hung(wearing REDEMPTIVE; shoes by Pedro)Moon Tang(wearing röyksopp gakkai)from left to rightMoon Tang, Kaho Hung, Panther Chan(wearing röyksopp gakkai, REDEMPTIVE, Kinyan Lam)Dixon Wong(wearing MURFI LAU)Ah Gi(wearing FromClothingOf)Madboii(wearing WEAVIPEDIA)903DJ Leung Man Lai(wearing YAMA GUEST)from left to rightMadboii, Zelos, Ah Gi, Dixon(wearing MURFI LAU, MARCCH, FromClothingOf, WEAVIPEDIA)MINI x Johnson Chong/Kinyan Lam collaboration seriesFor the eighth consecutive year, MINI HK was the major sponsor of the YDC. This year, the brand collaborated with two YDC Alumni designers, Johnson Chong (YAMA GUEST) and Kinyan Lam (Kinyan Lam), to present a fashion collection inspired by its latest car models.MINI x Johnson Chong (YAMA GUEST)YAMA GUEST has collaborated with MINI Cooper, taking inspiration from its 2024 MINI Aceman model. The theme of the collaboration is “Urban Outdoor Traveler”, where a single garment can seamlessly transition between the city and nature, embodying MINI’s new design philosophy of “Simplicity, Purity”. The result is a collection that embodies urban fashion while meeting the demands of outdoor exploration and incorporating the design concepts of YAMA GUEST and the MINI Aceman. The apparel features wear-resistant, water-repellent and breathable materials, as well as adjustable details like the hood, front panel, and waistband for added functionality.MINI x Kinyan Lam (Kinyan Lam)For its collaboration with MINI Cooper, Kinyan Lam sought to capture the spirit of “Possibility”, “Adventurous”, and “Fashion” embodied by MINI drivers. To express their unique personalities, they want to customise their cars with different patterns. Lam took inspiration from a vintage MINI campaign featuring Mary Quant’s striped seat upholstery design, applying the iconic pattern, the classic stripe, as the central design motif for the collection. To achieve this design element, Lam incorporated his signature natural dyes with plants from India and indigo from Guizhou and employed a tie-dye technique to create the stripe patterns.FASHIONALLY COLLECTIONSFASHIONALLY.COM works to promote Hong Kong fashion and designers. This season it is featuring the latest collections from 11 local brands including: Charlotte Ng Studio, FromClothingOf, IP-Axis Studio, Lapeewee, WHY, YAMA GUEST, MURFI LAU, MARCCH, DEMO, SZMAN and Kinyan Lam. For more details, please visit https://www.fashionally.com/en/collection/page/23FASHIONALLY COLLECTION #23(from left to right)IP-Axis Studio / Theme: “Dune”Charlotte Ng Studio / Theme: “That is what feeling sound like”FromClothingOf / Theme: “You Are You”Lapeewee / Theme: “New Woman”WHY / Theme: “NOMAD” FASHIONALLY PRESENTATION I: YAMA GUESTTheme: Holidays in the SunThe collection draws inspiration from the mountains blended with tropical vibes to create a series of personalised styles for nature enthusiasts, perfect for wandering through jungles or strolling along beaches. FASHIONALLY Presentation II: MURFI LAUTheme: FORGE{T}For the brand's inaugural collection, MURFI LAU endeavours to express bravery and self-defence through fashion design, showcasing a unique temperament. The theme "FORGE{T}" signifies her dedication to fashion design. Inspiration for the collection is drawn from medieval armour, heavy motorcycle gear and spacesuits, representing different aspects of the human spirit of adventure. Ms Lau aims to demonstrate the dual characteristics of protective gear and fashion, showcasing a spirit that remains true to itself in challenging times. FASHIONALLY Presentation III: MARCCHTheme: AmbiguousThe brand's Spring/Summer 2025 collection is themed "Ambiguous", drawing design inspiration from the work "Ambiguous Documents" by Polish artist Ania Wawrzkowicz. The collection emphasises texture treatment, with designers using techniques such as collage, layering and cutouts to create different images, attempting to deconstruct the physicality within the garments.WebsitesCENTRESTAGE: https://centrestage.hktdc.com/home/enHong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC): https://www.fashionally.com/en/Media enquiriesBest Crew Public Relations & Marketing:Diana Tang  Tel: (852) 9199 6723     Email: diana.tang@bestcrewpr.comReni Kwok   Tel: (852) 6291 4283      Email: reni.kwok@bestcrewpr.comHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Snowy Chan     Tel: (852) 2584 4525      Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgAbout YDCThe YDC aims to promote a new generation of local design talent, while creating opportunities to showcase their collections in front of global and local industry professionals at CENTRESTAGE. Organised by the HKTDC, the contest is considered one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the region, with a successful track record of past contestants becoming leading designers for fashion enterprises or establishing their own labels. To further promote the international visibility of local Hong Kong designers, in 2012 the HKTDC launched FASHIONALLY.com, an online platform that showcases the work of local labels and talents and links them with global industry insiders and opportunities.About 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. Follow us on X and LinkedIn.About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) (formerly known as Create Hong Kong or CreateHK) is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in June 2009 to spearhead the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. From 1 July 2022 onwards, it is under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community.*Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Sept 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - HighTide Therapeutics, Inc. (2511.HK), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of multifunctional multi-targeted therapies for chronic liver and metabolic diseases, presents at the 60th European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting, taking place from September 10-13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The presentations include post-hoc analyses of two Phase 2 clinical studies of berberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801), a gut-liver anti-inflammatory metabolic modulator, in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).“These data provide additional insight on the potential benefits of HTD1801, a novel, multifunctional therapy being developed for the treatment of patients with T2DM. The two ongoing Phase 3 studies (NCT06350890, NCT06415773), fully enrolled in 2Q 2024, evaluate the efficacy and safety of HTD1801 in T2DM patients (as monotherapy or in combination with metformin). We look forward to the results of these Phase 3 studies which we expect to announce in 2025,” said Dr. Leigh MacConell, Chief Development Officer of HighTide.“Efficacy of Berberine Ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) in Chinese and Western Patients with T2DM”(Presentation 711, Oral Presentation, September 11, 12:45 PM CEST)About the Abstract: T2DM and MASH are highly interrelated, the presence of each increasing risk of outcomes. Patients with both T2DM and MASH are at higher risk of histologic progression in MASH, cardiovascular outcomes, hepatic outcomes, and all-cause mortality. The purpose of this analysis was to compare the effects of HTD1801 in Chinese and Western patients with T2DM with or without MASH. These data demonstrate that while the two populations are ethnically distinct with related but different diseases, treatment with HTD1801 was associated with improvements in key measures of glycemic, cardiometabolic, and hepatic benefit in both populations. HTD1801 offers holistic benefits that are observed in both Chinese and Western patients, irrespective of underlying disease, that address core aspects of both T2DM and MASH.“Berberine Ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) Provides a Unique Therapeutic Approach for Patients with Metabolic Diseases and Severe Insulin Resistance”(Presentation 708, Oral Presentation, September 11, 12:45 PM CEST)About the Abstract: Insulin resistance is a significant risk factor for T2DM, obesity and MASH. HTD1801 enhances the utilization of glucose and fats through activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), thereby improving insulin sensitivity. As HTD1801 is under development as a treatment for patients with T2DM, as well as MASH, we analyzed the effects of HTD1801 response based on degree of insulin resistance. These data demonstrate that HTD1801 can alleviate the metabolic inhibitory effects caused by hyperinsulinemia, leading to even greater hepatic and metabolic benefits in patients with more severe insulin resistance, offering a unique therapeutic approach for individuals with T2DM and/or MASH.About HighTide TherapeuticsHighTide Therapeutics, Inc. (2511.HK) is a globally integrated biopharmaceutical company focusing on the discovery and development of first-in-class multifunctional multi-targeted therapies with chronic liver and metabolic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. The company is developing multiple clinical assets, including therapy for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), type 2 diabetes (T2DM), severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG), primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). Berberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801), the company’s lead drug candidate, received Fast Track designation from the U.S. FDA for both NASH and PSC, as well as Orphan Drug designation for PSC. In China, HTD1801 has been included in the National Major New Drug Innovation Program under the 13th Five-Year Plan for Major Technology Project.For more information, please visit www.hightidetx.comContact: pr@hightidetx.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- Deepanshu Madan, an Indian national with experience across India and Southeast Asia, becomes the latest partner at Asia’s leading secondary private equity firm- TR’s India business continues to expand and to capture growing opportunities as one of the first-movers in this spaceSingapore and Mumbai, Sept 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TR Capital, the leading Asian secondary private equity firm, is pleased to announce that Deepanshu Madan has been made the firm’s fourth Partner, marking an important milestone in the firm’s strategic growth.Deepanshu joined TR Capital seven years ago as a Director, and has since played a pivotal role in the development of the firm’s retail and healthcare portfolio across Asia. In November 2023, he was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of one of the firm’s portfolio companies, Pharmacity, in Vietnam. At Pharmacity, he is implementing a thorough redesign of the business model to return it to sustainable profitability.Paul Robine, Founder and CEO of TR Capital, said, “I am thrilled to welcome Deepanshu as our fourth Partner. His exemplary track record over the past seven years, including his exceptional contributions at Pharmacity, underscores the effectiveness of TR’s active investment approach.”Deepanshu Madan, Partner at TR Capital, said, “I am pleased to be appointed as a Partner at TR Capital and to contribute to the strong investment and ownership culture at the firm. We will continue to push boundaries in developing and supporting our portfolio companies whilst delivering on our active investment approach.”This new addition to TR Capital’s senior leadership team is a strategic move to bolster the firm’s expansion in key markets, particularly in India. Recent initiatives, including leading the innovative Samara Capital continuation fund and the Fibe secondary direct deal, highlight TR's commitment to advancing its market presence.In accordance with its growth strategy, TR Capital has recently realigned its local teams at the Director and VP levels to ensure it remains attuned to the dynamics of each local market.Mr. Robine further commented, “The global secondary market landscape is evolving rapidly, particularly in India, where smaller secondary funds are surfacing alongside established players like TR Capital, creating an increasingly dynamic industry. As a pioneer in this sector, we take great pride in our innovative contributions to the Indian market and look forward to continued success in the future.”About TR CapitalTR Capital is a leading secondary private equity investor in the Asia-Pacific region, providing liquidity solutions to owners of private equity assets through single asset and portfolio transactions. The firm makes significant investments in innovative leaders in the Technology, Next-Generation Consumer and Healthcare sectors across Asia. TR Capital is an active investor and shareholder and works with its portfolio companies to optimize their business models and capital structures. TR Capital currently manages funds with aggregate capital commitments of close to US$1.5 billion. The firm’s sophisticated investor base includes sovereign funds, pension funds, asset management firms, entrepreneurs, and family offices.For more information, please contact:Artemis AssociatesDiana Footitt, CEOdiana.footitt@artemisassociates.com+852 9183 0667Dan Bradley, Managing Directordan.bradley@artemisassociates.com+852 6145 7455Bowen Chui, Directorbowen.chui@artemisassociates.com+852 9783 0643  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年9月10日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) — 以「协同创新‧逐梦湾区」为主题的「天下为公‧中华情」——2024粤港澳台青年企业家交流会今日在香港开幕。全国政协副主席梁振英先生、香港特别行政区行政长官李家超先生、广东省政协党组书记、主席林克庆先生、全国政协港澳台侨委员会副主任王荣先生、中共中央台办、国务院台办副主任潘贤掌先生、中国国民党副主席连胜文先生、孙中山基金会理事长汤炳权先生、香港广东外商公会主席戴德丰先生等出席开幕式并致辞。其他出席嘉宾包括中央人民政府驻香港特别行政区联络办公室主任郑雁雄先生、外交部驻香港特别行政区特派员公署特派员崔建春先生、广东省政协副主席邓海光先生、香港特别行政区政府政制及内地事务局局长曾国卫先生、香港特别行政区民政及青年事务局局长麦美娟女士、广东省政协秘书长陈文明先生、台湾海峡两岸经贸文化交流协会副会长朱炳昱先生、澳门青年企业家协会会长李居仁先生、全国台湾同胞投资企业联谊会荣誉会长郭山辉先生、香港广东各级政协委员联谊会首席会长霍启山先生、香港广东青年总会发起人兼常务副主席郭基辉先生、香港广东外商公会常务副主席、香港广东各级政协委员联谊会副会长廖伊曼女士等。全国政协副主席梁振英先生在致辞中介绍了最近一段时间香港与内地密切合作的情况，指出了香港在粤港澳大湾区高质量发展中的优势，并强调发挥香港的国际金融、航运、贸易的中心作用，用好香港的人才、语文、法律、制度、税务、金融、国际市场、资讯国际推广等各方面的优势。香港在粤港澳大湾区发展进程当中，所扮演的角色将十分辉煌。他希望，将来再有机会和两岸四地的青年企业家交流，尤其希望我们的青年朋友，不负韶华，掌握好民族复兴的伟大机遇，共创美好明天。香港特别行政区行政长官李家超先生在致辞中表示：「今天的峰会为海峡两岸和香港、澳门的优秀青年企业家搭建了重要的合作交流平台，让青年互学互鉴，促进民心相通，意义重大。香港特区政府一直积极推动青年在大湾区的广阔舞台创新创业，鼓励他们追逐梦想，一展抱负。珠三角地区是台湾企业最早拓展内地业务的重要阵地，不少台商早已融入区内的产业链。希望海峡两岸的青年企业家抓住粤港澳大湾区联动实现高质量发展的机遇，砥砺奋进，大胆创新，实现事业新飞跃。」广东省政协党组书记、主席林克庆先生对交流会的成功举办表示热烈祝贺。他指出，今年是《粤港澳大湾区发展规划纲要》实施5周年。5年来，在中央的坚强领导下，粤港澳三地协同创新、优势互补，大湾区迸发出强大创造力，展现出建成世界一流湾区的广阔前景。中共二十届三中全会对进一步全面深化改革做出系统部署，发展利好纷至沓来，为推动香港、澳门更好融入国家发展大局带来新的重大机遇，为扩大两岸合作交流、深化两岸融合发展注入新的强大动力。当前，广东正深入学习贯彻中共二十届三中全会精神和习近平总书记视察广东重要讲话、重要指示精神，把大湾区建设作为深化改革开放的大机遇、大文章抓紧做实，携手港澳打造高质量发展动力源。希望港粤澳台四地青年企业家积极把握国家发展新的重大机遇，更好融入新一轮改革开放大潮，携手同心，团结奋斗，共同书写逐梦湾区、成就事业的青春篇章，共创祖国统一美好未来，共用民族复兴伟大荣光。全国政协委员、港澳台桥委员会副主任王荣先生致辞时指，近年来粤港澳协同创新不断深化，科技创新推动产业创新，催生新产业、新模式、新动能，发展新质生产力，大湾区成为不断崛起的全球创新增长极。同时，大湾区的创新发展，也吸引着台湾企业家积极投入，通过参与大湾区建设，融入国家新一轮改革开放大潮，融入中国式现代化进程，为海峡两岸的融合发展带来了新的契机。中国国民党副主席连胜文先生在致辞中强调了大湾区的无穷潜力及魅力。他认为，大湾区人才聚集，不仅限于金融、贸易、观光、科技或工业等各领域，还包括两岸三地的诸多人才。更重要的是，许多年轻企业家怀揣梦想，在大湾区从无到有，投入创新创业行业，并成就了一批批优秀的企业。孙中山基金会理事长汤炳权先生在致辞中表示：「如今的大湾区商机无限、前景广阔。希望通过本届青年企业家峰会，展示大湾区建设的新动态、新机遇、资讯网，增强粤港澳台青年企业家汇聚湾区、创新发展的信心。同时，也企盼促进更多创新型企业及企业家融入及投资湾区，共同打造国际一流湾区。」香港广东外商公会主席、香港广东各级政协委员联谊会创会首席会长戴德丰先生表示：「今年峰会主题为『协同创新‧逐梦湾区』，与三中全会精神切合，亦与大湾区建设紧密相联。粤港澳大湾区是习近平总书记亲自谋划、亲自部署、亲自推动的重大国家战略，在全国新发展格局中具有重要战略地位。希望青年企业家能够把握此次交流会的平台，深化互相合作，充分发挥自身优势，为国家高质量发展作出更大的贡献。」澳门青年企业家协会会长李居仁先生表示，对于四地青年企业家而言，立足湾区，融入国家强国建设、民族复兴大局，不仅是一份责任，也是难得的机遇。他表达期望能与各地青年企业家互相学习、互相启发，发挥各自优势，互补长短。通过创新合作，推动大湾区城市群的深度融合，共同描绘区域发展的宏伟蓝图。台湾海峡两岸经贸文化交流协会秘书长邓岱贤先生认为，经贸与文化是连结两岸的重要纽带，两岸产业链分工合作，经济全方位融合发展，是最符合两岸四地企业与人民的共同利益。他表示，希望粤港澳台四地的青年企业家，能够携手合作，优势互补，建立全方位的交流合作平台，并藉着大中华经济区发展的动力，为自己开阔更广阔、更光明的前途。今届交流会邀请了海峡两岸和港澳地区逾400位青年企业家齐聚香港，共商合作发展，并以此为契机建立交流合作平台，促进两岸四地优势互补，加强区域合作，推动大湾区经济发展。粤港澳台四地青年企业家代表于当天下午展开企业论坛及圆桌对话，就热门议题数字智能及现代金融展开热烈讨论及交流，分享其工作经验，以及对行业的独到看法。大会亦安排了四地青年企业家于峰会翌日参观香港金融、创科及文化艺术家地标，包括金管局资讯中心、香港交易所、数码港、香港科学园、戏曲中心、西九艺术公园以及故宫博物馆，让参会青年企业家从多方面认识香港，进一步增进交流合作。本届交流会由香港广东外商公会、香港广东各级政协委员联谊会、孙中山基金会、广东省青年联合会、澳门青年企业家协会、澳门青年联合会、海峡两岸经贸文化交流协会、台湾青年菁英协会共同主办。「天下为公‧中华情」——粤港澳台青年企业家交流会于2016 年首次举办，已先后在台湾、香港、澳门和广州成功举办六届，共计40多个青年社团2,600多名优秀青年企业家参加，为推动四地青年企业家交流合作，宣传「两岸一家亲」理念和「一国两制」成功经验，促进两岸关系和平发展和港澳地区繁荣稳定发挥了重要作用。「天下为公‧中华情」2024 港粤澳台青年企业家峰会开幕式在香港举行。一众主礼嘉宾与各主办单位代表大合照。两岸四地主礼嘉宾出席「天下为公‧中华情」2024港粤澳台青年企业家峰会。全国政协副主席梁振英先生致辞。香港特别行政区行政长官李家超先生致辞。广东省政协党组书记、主席林克庆先生致辞。全国政协委员、港澳台桥委员会副主任王荣先生致辞。中国国民党副主席连胜文先生致辞。孙中山基金会理事长汤炳权先生致辞。香港广东外商公会主席、香港广东各级政协委员联谊会创会首席会长戴德丰先生致辞。澳门青年企业家协会会长李居仁先生致辞。台湾海峡两岸经贸文化交流协会秘书长邓岱贤先生致辞。                                             – 完 –关于「天下为公‧中华情」──港粤澳台青年企业家峰会为贯彻落实习近平总书记对港澳台工作的重要思想，弘扬孙中山先生「振兴中华」、「天下为公」的伟大精神，加强海峡两岸和港澳地区青年企业家的交流合作，促进两岸关系和平发展和港澳地区繁荣稳定，助力强国建设和民族复兴，由孙中山基金会、广东省青年联合会、香港友好协进会、香港广东各级政协委员联谊会、台湾海峡两岸经贸文化交流协会、台湾青年菁英协会等社团联合举办的「『天下为公』· 中华情」──港粤澳台青年企业家峰会，自2016年在台湾举办第一届开始，至今已先后在香港、澳门、广东成功举办了六届。海峡两岸和港澳地区共有40多个青年社团、2,600多名青年企业家参加交流，成功地为海峡两岸及港澳地区青年企业家搭建了一个交流合作的平台。今年，国务院台湾事务办公室再次将此交流会活动列为全国对台交流重点项目。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, Sept 10, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sensori.Ai, the only company blending neuroscience with generative AI (GenAI) to transform product innovation, consumer engagement and experiences, today announced the launch of the latest book from CEO and founder Dr. A.K. Pradeep and experts at Sensori AI. "Neuro AI: How to Win the Minds of Consumers Using Neuroscience-Powered Gen AI" ("Neuro AI") is prescriptive for practitioners of innovation, messaging and marketing and explores how to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace by transforming GenAI from ‘generic AI' to truly ‘generative AI.' Through the use of real world case studies and use cases, "NeuroAI" reveals practical applications for appealing to the nonconscious mind, where 95% of decisions are made. Published by Wiley and co-authored by Dr. Anirudh Acharya, Dr. Rajat Chakravarty and Ratnakar Dev, the book is now available via Amazon and all major booksellers.Since its founding in late 2022, Sensori.Ai has developed a number of solutions designed to embed neuroscience principles and breakthrough algorithms into GenAI to create unique consumer understanding, product innovation and sensory design platforms. The company pioneers the use of unique nonconscious data (data consumed by the decision making nonconscious mind of the consumer) to create its breakthroughs. For example, Sensori.Ai created the first neuroAI-based algorithm to aid in the creation of fragrance, flavor and music. To date, the company has helped develop over 20 new products, over 100 campaigns and packaging designs and repositioning for most of the recognized global brands in the CPG, FMCG, and retail spaces. "Neuro AI" provides a primer on the neuroscientific principles and research backing these solutions with a transparent look at how these algorithms are created and the rules they follow."Make no mistake: GenAI is revolutionizing every part of our lives today. Apple Intelligence is just the beginning of this revolution. ‘Neuro AI' shows how memory structures and translational neuroscience puts humanity back at the center of GenAI-based design," said Dr. Pradeep. "For instance, every product maker wants their consumer to desire their product. Algorithmically embedding the neuroscience of desire in GenAI creates exciting product designs and market messaging that speak deeply to the nonconscious mind of the consumer, which is the powerful, driving force behind purchasing decisions."95% of desires and decisions are rooted in the unconscious mind. By leveraging its architecture and selectively utilizing the data streams that feed it, GenAI algorithms can be trained to operate in vastly more efficient and creatively effective ways. This return to an anthropocentric GenAI rooted in neuroscience-hence the term neuroAI-is both the thesis of the book and the focus for Sensori.Ai. GenAI trained on key neuroscientific principles and using proprietary algorithms can quickly develop and refine product concepts, packaging, pricing, messaging and other key features to appeal to consumers in a deep, personal and brand-guided manner.Sensori.Ai's solutions focus on using neuroAI for four specific business needs: consumer understanding (including neurographic profiles, archetypes, price sensitivity, personality and proclivities); product and brand innovation (including product features, product patent and IP protection, product pricing, product promotion and product volumetrics prediction); sensorial innovation (including fragrance design, flavor design, music design and packaging visual design); and desire creation (including advertising, messaging, desire scoring, desire-based message redesign and desire-based PDP redesign). "NeuroAI" details all of the science and methods in these four areas, which are also contained in the Sensori.Ai platform and solution suite."AI is everywhere now, but there's precious little practical information about it that's available to people," said Priya Nair, Business Group President, Beauty & Wellbeing at Unilever. "NeuroAI" changes that. The big add is that the book also covers consumer neuroscience. It's a book that everyone who wants and needs to get a good grasp of this stunning technology, and how the mind works, should have.""Neuro AI" builds on Dr. Pradeep's decades-long experience in the field of consumer neuroscience, detailed in the titles "AI for Marketing and Product Innovation" (2019) and "The Buying Brain" (2010). Dr. Pradeep, a twice successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur, holds over 90 patents and previously founded NeuroFocus (acquired by Nielsen) to provide neurological testing for consumer research. He also founded BoardVantage (acquired by Nasdaq), to provide SaaS board governance software for boards of directors and executives.To learn more about Sensori.Ai and "Neuro AI: How to Win the Minds of Consumers Using Neuroscience-Powered Gen AI," please visit sensori.ai. The book can be purchased through Amazon in the following regions:NetherlandsSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaEgyptFranceBrazilSpainIndiaItalyMexicoUKSingaporeSwedenTurkeyAbout Sensori.AiSensori.Ai is the only company in the world blending generative AI with mined data from the human nonconscious to develop new ways for brands to reach consumers and appeal to their deepest desires. Founded in 2022 by serial entrepreneur and consumer neuroscience expert Dr. A.K. Pradeep, the company works with most of the recognized global brands in the CPG, FMCG, and retail spaces. For more information, follow Sensori.Ai on LinkedIn, X and YouTube.Related Video: https://youtu.be/3kU4ZiPD2TYPR ContactSongue PR for Sensori.Ai sensoriai@songuepr.comSOURCE: Sensori.Ai Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

加利福尼亚州伯克利, 2024年9月10日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - Sensori.Ai是唯一一家将神经科学与生成式AI（GenAI）相结合，改变产品创新、消费者互动和体验的公司。今天宣布了由首席执行官兼创始人A.K. Pradeep博士及Sensori.Ai专家团队推出的最新著作《神经AI：如何利用神经科学驱动的生成式AI赢得消费者的心智》（简称《神经AI》）。该书为创新、信息传递和营销领域的实践者提供了实用建议，探讨了如何将生成式AI从“通用AI”转变为真正的“生成式AI”，以在市场中获得竞争优势。通过真实案例研究和使用场景，《神经AI》揭示了如何应用于消费者潜意识的实际方法，而在潜意识中，95%的决策是被做出的。该书由Wiley出版社出版，联合作者包括Anirudh Acharya博士、Rajat Chakravarty博士和Ratnakar Dev，目前已在 Amazon和所有主要书店有售。自2022年底成立以来，Sensori.Ai开发了多种解决方案，将神经科学原理和突破性算法融入生成式AI，以创建独特的消费者理解、产品创新和感官设计平台。该公司率先使用独特的潜意识数据（即由消费者决策潜意识所处理的数据）来实现这些突破。例如，Sensori.Ai创建了首个基于神经AI的算法，用于帮助创造香水、风味和音乐。迄今为止，该公司已帮助开发了20多种新产品，参与了超过100个广告活动、包装设计和品牌重塑，合作对象包括消费品、快速消费品和零售领域的大多数全球知名品牌。《神经AI》一书深入介绍了这些解决方案背后的神经科学原理和研究，并以透明的方式揭示了这些算法的创建过程及其遵循的规则。“毫无疑问，生成式AI正在彻底改变我们生活的每个部分。Apple Intelligence只是这场革命的开端。《神经AI》展示了记忆结构和转化神经科学如何将人类重新置于基于生成式AI设计的核心位置，”Pradeep博士表示。“例如，每个产品制造商都希望他们的消费者渴望他们的产品。将欲望的神经科学算法嵌入生成式AI中，能够创造出激动人心的产品设计和市场信息，深刻打动消费者的潜意识，而这正是推动购买决策的强大力量。”95%的欲望和决策根植于潜意识中。通过利用潜意识的架构，并有选择地使用为其提供数据流的信息，生成式AI算法可以被训练得更加高效且具有创造性。这种回归神经科学为基础的人本主义生成式AI——也就是“神经AI”这个术语的由来——既是本书的核心论点，也是Sensori.Ai的重点方向。基于关键神经科学原理训练的生成式AI，并结合专有算法，能够快速开发和优化产品概念、包装、定价、信息传递等关键要素，从而以深刻、个性化且符合品牌导向的方式吸引消费者。Sensori.Ai的解决方案专注于使用神经AI满足四个特定的业务需求：消费者理解（包括神经图像分析、原型、价格敏感性、个性和倾向）；产品和品牌创新（包括产品特性、产品专利和知识产权保护、产品定价、产品推广和产品量预测）；感官创新（包括香味设计、风味设计、音乐设计和包装视觉设计）；以及欲望创造（包括广告、信息传递、欲望评分、基于欲望的信息重新设计和基于欲望的产品展示页面重新设计）。《神经AI》详细介绍了这四个领域中的所有科学和方法，这些内容也包含在Sensori.Ai平台和解决方案套件中。“如今AI无处不在，但人们能获得的实际操作信息却少之又少，”联合利华美妆与健康事业部总裁Priya Nair表示。“《神经AI》改变了这一现状。书中的亮点在于它还涵盖了消费者神经科学。对于任何想深入了解这项惊人技术以及人类大脑如何运作的人来说，这本书都是必备之选。”《神经AI》基于Pradeep博士在消费者神经科学领域数十年的经验，延续了他在《AI for Marketing and Product Innovation》（2019）和《The Buying Brain》（2010）中的研究。Pradeep博士是两次成功的硅谷企业家，拥有超过90项专利，并曾创立NeuroFocus（后被尼尔森收购），为消费者研究提供神经学测试。他还创立了BoardVantage（后被纳斯达克收购），为董事会和高管提供SaaS董事会治理软件。欲了解更多关于Sensori.Ai及《神经AI：如何利用神经科学驱动的生成式AI赢得消费者的心智》的信息，请访问sensori.ai。该书可通过Amazon在以下地区购买：荷兰沙特阿拉伯南非埃及法国巴西西班牙印度意大利墨西哥英国新加坡瑞典土耳其关于Sensori.Ai Sensori.Ai是全球唯一一家将生成式人工智能与人类潜意识数据相结合，开发品牌触达消费者并吸引其内心深处欲望的新方式的公司。该公司由连续创业者、消费者神经科学专家A.K. Pradeep博士于2022年创立，合作对象涵盖消费品、快速消费品和零售领域的大多数全球知名品牌。欲了解更多信息，请关注Sensori.Ai的LinkedIn、X和YouTube账号。相关视频：https://youtu.be/3kU4ZiPD2TY　公共关系联系人Songue PR for Sensori.Aisensoriai@songuepr.com 来源: Sensori.Ai Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

Herzliya, Israel, Sept 10, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nayax Ltd. (Nasdaq: NYAX; TASE: NYAX), a global commerce enablement payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business, and A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:AZ)(FRA - WKN:A3CSQ), a global leader in innovative technology solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to pair Nayax’s convenient automated self-service retail mobile payment system with A2Z Cust2Mate’s innovative smart cart platform for smart retail stores.Nayax and A2Z Cust2Mate will allow customers to complete their entire shopping journey from the comfort of their smart cart, with no need to waste time in long checkout lines. A2Z’s Cust2Mate 3.0 can transform any shopping cart into a powerful shopping platform, integrating a sleek touchscreen panel, with computer vision and a powerful algorithm to provide an effective, interactive, and personalized shopping experience. Incorporating Nayax’s innovative on-cart comprehensive hardware and software payment solution, A2Z Cust2Mate 3.0 will allow customers to simply “pick-and-go”, providing a more convenient shopping experience.Nayax and A2Z Cust2Mate will collaborate to sell the Cust2Mate 3.0 smart cart system with integrated Nayax payment technology as a unified, end-to-end solution for retailers around the world. The first smart carts with Nayax’s payment solution will be deployed in France, with the goal to deploy tens of thousands of payments enabled smart carts globally.“Relocating the point of sale from the checkout lane to the shopping cart is an ingenious way to improve a retailer’s operational efficiency and the shopper’s experience,” says Yair Nechmad, CEO and Chairman of Nayax. “Nayax is thrilled to partner with A2Z Cust2Mate to offer an integrated, state-of-the-art shopping and payment solution for retailers and their customers.”“This partnership expands our sales reach and strengthens our presence in the retail market,” commented Gadi Graus, CEO of A2Z Cust2Mate. “By integrating Nayax’s seamless payment solution with our smart carts, we’ve created a game-changing innovation that boosts retailer revenue, cuts operational costs, and enhances the shopping experience.”About Nayax Ltd.Nayax is a global commerce enablement, payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business. Nayax offers a complete solution including localized cashless payment acceptance, management suite, and loyalty tools, enabling merchants to conduct commerce anywhere, at any time. As a global leader in serving unattended retail, Nayax has transformed into a comprehensive solution focused on our customers' growth across multiple channels. As of June 30, 2024, Nayax has 11 global offices, approximately 1,100 employees, connections to more than 80 merchant acquirers and payment method integrations, and is globally recognized as a payment facilitator. Nayax's mission is to improve its customers' revenue potential and operational efficiency. For more information, please visit www.nayax.com.About A2Z Cust2mate Solutions Corp.A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. creates innovative solutions for complex challenges. A2Z's flagship product is the world's first proven-in-use mobile self-checkout shopping cart. With its user-friendly smart algorithm, touch screen, and other technologies, Cust2Mate streamlines the retail shopping experience by scanning purchased products and enabling in-cart payment so that customers can simply "pick & go", and bypass long cashier checkout lines. This results in a more efficient shopping experience for customers, less unused shelf-space and manpower requirements, and advanced command and control capabilities for store managersFor more information on A2Z Cust2mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) ($AZ)(FRA - WKN:A3CSQ) and its subsidiary, Cust2mate Ltd., please visit www.cust2mate.com.Nayax Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate” and “potential,” among others. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to: our expectations regarding general market conditions, including as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic and other global economic trends; changes in consumer tastes and preferences; fluctuations in inflation, interest rate and exchange rates in the global economic environment; the availability of qualified personnel and the ability to retain such personnel; changes in commodity costs, labor, distribution and other operating costs; our ability to implement our growth strategy; changes in government regulation and tax matters; other factors that may affect our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations; general economic, political, demographic and business conditions in Israel, including the ongoing war in Israel that began on October 7, 2023 and global perspectives regarding that conflict; the success of operating initiatives, including advertising and promotional efforts and new product and concept development by us and our competitors; Moshe Shmaryahu's success as the Company's new Chief Information Officer; and other risk factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on February 28, 2023 (our "Annual Report"). The preceding list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of our forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of future performance, taking into account the information currently available to us. These statements are only estimates based upon our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In particular, you should consider the risks provided under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.A2Z Cust2mate Forward-Looking StatementsMatters discussed in this press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "seek," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "target," "aim," "should," "will" "would," or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the Company's filings with the on SEDAR and with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and the company disclaims any intention or obligation, except to the extent required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities described herein.Issued By: Swan Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. on behalf of A2Z Cust2mate Solutions Corp. and Nayax Ltd.For more information, please contact:Mandy TanTel: +60 16-477 2257Email: m.tan@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Annual ranking highlights top-performing stocks' roles in energy security and electrification, and a shift from growth to value investingToronto, Ontario--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - September 10, 2024) - Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) today announced its sixth annual TSX30®, a ranking of the top 30 performing companies based on dividend-adjusted share price performance over a three-year period. The 2024 list underscores how these companies are driving advancements in sectors such as energy, electrification, and critical minerals, while delivering strong investor returns and shaping Canada's economy.Topping the 2024 TSX30 is Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (TSX:HPS.A), a company that enables electrification through its broad range of dry-type transformers, power quality products, and related magnetics, with a dividend-adjusted share price that has increased 928% over the past three years. Collectively, TSX30 companies represent over $380 billion in market capitalization, having added an impressive $210 billion during that period — nearly a quarter of a trillion dollars in value creation — while achieving an average dividend-adjusted share price appreciation of 234%."This year's TSX30 reflects the leadership and innovation of Canadian companies as Canada transitions to a cleaner energy future," said Loui Anastasopoulos, CEO, Toronto Stock Exchange. "These top performers are shaping the future of Canada's economy and ensuring our strengths in energy and mining align with the emerging technology sector to keep Canada competitive on the global stage."Adrian Thomas, CEO, Hammond Power Solutions, added, "Being named the top company in the 2024 TSX30 underscores both our commitment to driving progress in the energy sector and our team's ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic markets. We are proud to play a role in the energy transition space and strive to meet the evolving needs of a changing world."Sector leadership: Interconnected industries driving growthThe 2024 ranking is dominated by three sectors - Oil & Gas, Industrial Products & Services, and Mining - accounting for 25 of the 30 companies on the list. This strong representation reflects the interconnected nature of these industries and their continued contributions to Canada's economic prosperity, particularly as Canada navigates energy security in the current environment and the transition to cleaner sources of energy.Energy: Balancing security and innovationEnergy companies feature prominently on the 2024 TSX30, representing over half of the issuers. Amid global geopolitical tensions, these companies play an important role in ensuring a reliable energy supply. Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX: ATH), for example, is a notable contributor to current energy needs while reducing the carbon intensity of its operations through transformational technologies.Industrials and mining: Supporting the energy transitionThe Industrial Products & Services sector, which includes companies like Hammond Power Solutions, can provide support and infrastructure for energy transition and electrification projects. The Mining sector is also growing, driven by demand for critical minerals needed for electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, and low-carbon and renewable energy. Half of this year's TSX30 mining companies focus on base metals crucial for these technologies. Cameco Corporation (TSX: CCO), a uranium production company and a pure-play investment in the growing demand for nuclear energy, has seen renewed interest, underscoring the importance of critical minerals in the shift to a low-carbon economy.Technology: Catalyst for navigating energy transitionTechnology companies are a driving force behind the growth across energy and related industrial sectors. Celestica Inc. (TSX: CLS), a company that offers solutions for grid stability and EV infrastructure, ranked second in the 2024 TSX30. Celestica's 706% dividend-adjusted share price increase emphasizes the importance of technology in helping navigate the transition to a lower-carbon future.Investor trends: A shift towards value investingThe 2024 TSX30 indicates a changing investor focus from growth investing to value investing, with a preference for companies with positive cash flow and a history of consistent dividends. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of the 30 companies paid dividends, averaging a 2.8% yield. This is significantly higher compared to the eight dividend-paying companies on the 2021 TSX30, which had an average yield a full percentage point lower. This trend reflects the appeal of stable, cash-generating companies in a volatile market.Other highlights from the 2024 ranking include:- Graduations from TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) to TSX: Nine of this year's TSX30 companies graduated from TSXV, showcasing how this unique two-tiered ecosystem can nurture emerging businesses in growing their market capitalization and investor exposure.- Representation on leading indices: 17 of the companies are included on either the S&P/TSX Composite Index* or S&P/TSX 60 Index*, enhancing their visibility among investors globally.- Consistent performers: 14 of the 2024 TSX30 companies have appeared in previous TSX30 rankings (since 2019), with their collective dividend-adjusted share prices up 210% and market capitalization rising 147% during that time.For detailed results and further information about the ranking methodology, visit www.tsx.com/tsx30.The 2024 TSX30 ranking:RankingCompany NameTickerThree-year dividend-adjusted share price performance1Hammond Power Solutions Inc.HPS.A928%2Celestica Inc.CLS706%3Athabasca Oil CorporationATH429%4CES Energy Solutions Corp.CEU335%5TerraVest Industries Inc.TVK289%6NuVista Energy Ltd.NVA257%7Bird Construction Inc.BDT245%8MEG Energy Corp.MEG226%9Secure Energy Services Inc.SES216%10International Petroleum CorporationIPCO215%11China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd.CGG208%12Fairfax Financial Holdings LimitedFFH202%13Bombardier Inc.BBD.B200%14Cameco CorporationCCO186%15Computer Modelling Group Ltd.CMG184%16Mattr Corp.MATR183%17Imperial Oil LimitedIMO167%18ARC Resources Ltd.ARX154%19Canadian Natural Resources LimitedCNQ152%20PHX Energy Services Corp.PHX152%21Filo Corp.FIL144%22Obsidian Energy Ltd.OBE142%23Cenovus Energy Inc.CVE141%24Teck Resources LimitedTECK.B140%25Olympia Financial Group Inc.OLY139%26Vitalhub Corp.VHI136%27Dynacor Group Inc.DNG136%28Spartan Delta Corp.SDE135%29Cardinal Energy Ltd.CJ134%30Alamos Gold Inc.AGI134% Source: All data is sourced from TSX/TSXV Market Intelligence Group analysis. Based on historical dividend-adjusted share prices from S&P Capital IQ as at June 30, 2024.*The S&P/TSX Composite Index and the S&P/TSX 60 Index (the "Indices") are the products of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("SPDJI") and TSX Inc. ("TSX"). Standard and Poor's® and S&P® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC ("S&P"); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ("Dow Jones"); and TSX® is a registered trademark of TSX. SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P and TSX do not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote any products based on the Indices and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions or interruptions of the Indices or any data related thereto.About TMX Group (TSX: X)TMX Group operates global markets, and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth and success of businesses, traders and investors. TMX Group's key operations include Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, TMX Trayport and TMX VettaFi, which provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London, Singapore and Vienna. For more information about TMX Group, visit www.tmx.com. Follow TMX Group on X: @TMXGroup.Copyright © 2024 TSX Inc. All rights reserved. Do not copy, distribute, sell or modify this press release without TSX Inc.'s prior written consent. This information is provided for information purposes only. Neither TMX Group Limited nor any of its affiliated companies guarantees the completeness of the information contained in this article, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions in or your use of, or reliance on, the information. This article is not intended to provide legal, accounting, tax, investment, financial or other advice and should not be relied upon for such advice. The information provided is not an invitation to purchase securities listed on Toronto Stock Exchange and/or TSX Venture Exchange. TMX Group and its affiliated companies do not endorse or recommend any securities referenced in this publication. TMX, the TMX design, TMX Group, Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX, TSX Venture Exchange, TSXV, The Future is Yours to See., and Voir le futur. Réaliser l'avenir. are the trademarks of TSX Inc. All other trademarks used in this article are the property of their respective owners.For more information on the 2024 TSX30 program, please contact:Cecely RoySenior ConsultantHill & Knowlton647-800-5883cecely.roy@hillandknowlton.comFor more information on TMX Group, please contact:Catherine KeeHead of Media RelationsTMX Group416-671-1704catherine.kee@tmx.comTo view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/222680 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Melbourne, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - September 10, 2024) - Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) (KCC, Kincora or the Company). Please find attached for release to the market, Kincora Copper Limited's Investor Presentation - September 2024.https://app.box.com/s/1xwbafyoutfgd7ldw8tn7c57zr1ci8riThis announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Kincora Copper Limited (ARBN 645 457 763).For further information please contact: Sam Spring, President and Chief Executive Officersam.spring@kincoracopper.com or +61431 329 345Executive office400 - 837 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6C 3N6, Canada Tel: 1.604.283.1722 Fax: 1.888.241.5996Subsidiary office AustraliaVista Australia Level 4, 100 Albert RoadSouth Melbourne, Victoria 3205To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/222782 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

QATAR, UAE, Sept 10, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A prominent financial institution in Qatar has undergone a major digital transformation, significantly enhancing customer experience and maintaining its competitive edge in the banking industry. At the core of this transformation is a cutting-edge mobile banking app designed for seamless account management, money transfers, bill payments, and mobile wallet services. This app features a user-friendly interface and robust security measures, ensuring that customers have convenient and secure access to their financial services anytime and anywhere.Additionally, advanced chatbot solutions and AI-driven virtual assistants offer immediate support and personalized product recommendations, further enriching the overall customer experience. The organization has also streamlined its internal operations by automating critical back-office tasks such as loan processing and document management. This automation not only boosts operational efficiency but also promotes greater financial inclusion by making banking services accessible to a broader audience. By embracing cutting-edge technology and innovation, the institution continues to set the standard for digital banking in Qatar, underscoring its commitment to providing sophisticated, effective, and accessible banking solutions.These digital transformations are directly contributing to Qatar's Vision 2030, which aims to build a knowledge-based economy driven by innovation and technological advancement. By enhancing financial services through digitalization, the institution is playing a crucial role in fostering economic development, improving financial literacy, and ensuring that the benefits of digital banking reach all segments of the population.Our upcoming Digital Transformation Summit Qatar is poised to further support Vision 2030 by bringing together industry leaders, technology experts, and policymakers to share insights, strategies, and innovations. The summit will facilitate discussions on how digital transformation can continue to drive economic growth, enhance public services, and improve quality of life. By providing a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange, the summit will help pave the way for achieving the ambitious goals set out in Vision 2030.Overview of the event: Qatar has actively pursued digital transformation to modernise its economy and enhance public service delivery. Significant investments in technology infrastructure and initiatives have boosted efficiency and productivity across sectors. Despite challenges like cybersecurity, data privacy, and developing skilled human capital, Qatar's digital efforts align with its 2030 National Vision of sustainable growth and high living standards. The 31st Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit will guide businesses on best practices for engaging users across endpoints, enabling them to embrace digital transformation for efficient and sustainable operations. These ongoing efforts will positively shape Qatar's future.Who will attend?Berthold Trenkel-Advisor To Chairman-Qatar Tourism.Dr. Mohamed Elhindi-Chief Information Officer-Hamad Bin Khalifa University.Fethi Filali-Director Of Technology & Research (CTO)-Qatar Mobility Innovations Center-QMIC.Dr. Ali Al Sanousi-Executive Director-Clinical Information Systems-Hamad Medical Corporation.Max Renault-Director-Innovations In Global Precision Health,Weill Cornell Medicine.The event will cover topics like:The Dynamic Shift in the digital World.Qatar's E- government Strategy.Qatar's Digital Initiative towards Future Mobility.Intelligence Automation to Drive the Next Wave of Transformation.Strengthening Cyber Posture and Cyber-resilience.For more information on the Digital Transformation Summit, click the: LinkAbout ExitoExito, which means success in Spanish, embodies our commitment to the success of our customers. Each year, we host over 240 virtual and in-person conferences globally, bringing together audiences with world-class thought leaders and C-level executives across industries. Our meticulously crafted agendas, based on extensive research and valuable industry insights, facilitate business, knowledge transfer, deal flow, and impactful messaging for brands.For Media Enquiries, contact:Kasturi Nayak (Sr. Marketing Executive)Kasturi.nayak@exito-e.comEnquiry@exito-e.comExito Media Concepts Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

MUMBAI, INDIA, Sept 9, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - InfoComm India 2024, the premier professional audiovisual (Pro AV) and integrated experience solutions event in India, concluded its tenth in-person edition at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) on 5 September with resounding success. The show recorded 10,867 unique business attendees, marking a 17% increase compared to the previous edition.Multifaceted Success Growth StoryImportantly, InfoComm India 2024 saw a significant surge in visitor interest to spend more time at the show, with an 80% increase in same-show return visitors compared to the last edition. Nearly 30% of visitors are technology end users – a 5% growth compared to 2023. Almost 50% of visitors hold managerial positions or higher or directly influence technical and purchasing decisions. The rise in highly engaged attendees, with high purchasing authority, and increased time spent at the show underscores not only InfoComm India’s growing relevance in India’s Pro AV market but also aligns with the country’s thriving economy and increasing adoption of cutting-edge technologies across various market sectors and industries. InfoComm India 2024's success is a testament to the immense potential and opportunities the Indian market holds for the Pro-AV industry.“The Indian market is one of the most important markets for us,” shared David McKinney, Managing Director of Generation AV, a new exhibitor at the show. “We have attended past InfoComm India editions (as visitors) and we saw so many opportunities here. Coming off the back of a successful InfoComm Asia in Bangkok in July, we have high hopes to show off our brands and technology to our customers in India.”InfoComm India 2024 was a vibrant hub of activity where visitors explored the future of Pro AV technology, connected with exhibitors, and participated in experiential activities.“There isn’t any platform like InfoComm India that showcases the best of Pro AV solutions,” enthused Devi M A, General Manager of Samsung. He added, “We’ve had a great experience over the last three days because we’ve had many end users and potential customers, signifying huge opportunities building up for us.”Durai Kandasamy, Managing Director and CEO of first-time exhibitor NeoTouch, expressed his gratitude to the show, “We were visitors to InfoComm India for many years. Now that we are here as an exhibitor is a proud moment for us, being able to position our brand in a different orbit and participate alongside international brands.”Advanced Pro AV Technology and Solutions for a Future-Ready Digital EraInfoComm India served as a launchpad for leading solution providers to debut their latest products and solutions, thereby helping to shape the future of the Pro AV industry in India. With some 250 global and emerging exhibitors and brands, including more than 30 new participants, and over 30 product launches – including new-at-show and new-in-Asia debuts – the show treated visitors to a plethora of innovations applicable to diverse industries. From immersive displays and innovative audio systems to integrated experiences and smart solutions, InfoComm India 2024 provided a glimpse into the transformative power of Pro AV in various sectors, including corporate, education, live events and entertainment, smart urban planning, hospitality, and retail.Ashish Bajaj, Director of Enterprise Sales – India and SAARC of Harman, shared why InfoComm India is a valuable platform for solution providers like Harman, “We saw all our customers, users, and partners for the installation market at the show. This market is huge in India and it’s growing rapidly.”Constantly seeking to explore opportunities in various solution segments, return exhibitor ViewSonic shared that it has received many good connections every time the brand exhibits at the show. A marketing representative from ViewSonic summed up, “If you want to experience the future of technology, you have to visit InfoComm India.”Innovative products and solutions filled the InfoComm India show floor, dazzling visitors with the latest technology to propel their business success.High-Value Attendees Actively Seeking SolutionsInfoComm India welcomed 76 qualified high-value buyers from all over India. These buyers actively seeking solutions for their ongoing projects come from various high-growth sectors that the Show organizers specially identified, including smart city and urban development, education, live events and entertainment, and healthcare. Through a specially curated Guided Show Floor Tour and pre-show business matching exercise with the exhibitors, the show gave the buyers a comprehensive look at the latest and innovative Pro AV offerings relevant to their specific project needs.Hosted Invited Guests include: National Informatics Centre, India; Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation; National Institute for Smart Government; Honeywell; Agra Smart City; Ramoji Film City; and more.“InfoComm India allowed me to discover more companies, new technologies, and the attributes that can help me refine and improve our future procurement process,” remarked Invited Guest Anand Menon, Project Planning and Management Specialist from AGRA Smart City, at the end of his visit. "The guided tour was particularly helpful, offering a focused overview of the booths and technologies most relevant to my project needs."Other high-profile vertical market end users who visited InfoComm India 2024 included:Kerala State IT MissionCentral Public Works Department, IndiaIndian Space Research OrganisationGovernment of Gujarat, IndiaReliance IndustriesAdani GroupAditya Birla GroupTata GroupMahindra & MahindraOberoi GroupBharat Petroleum CorporationAmazon Development CenterBank of AmericaBarclaysCentral Bank of IndiaMaharashtra University of Health SciencesSardar Patel Institute of Technology, MumbaiThe Indian HotelsZee EntertainmentSRSG Broadcast India With a wide range of innovative solutions on displays, the show also attracted large delegations of leading AV and tech channel professionals, including system integrators and consultants like:3CDN Workplace TechActis TechnologiesAccenture SolutionsActis TechnologiesActive AV TechnologiesAllwave AV SystemDiversified AV IndiaInfosysHCL TechnologiesGenesis IT InnovationsTech MahindraHavi Design IndiaWiproVEGA GlobalVelocis SystemsQubix TechnologiesRhino EngineersSigma AVIT Technology SolutionJasline Tay, Regional Sales Head, APAC for BARCO, shared that InfoComm India is her favourite among the Pro AV tradeshows. She believes the Indian market currently provides abundant business opportunities for the well-established BARCO brand.Knowledge-packed Summit ProgramThe InfoComm India 2024 Summit, led by 98 renowned industry experts and thought leaders, was a masterclass in navigating the evolving Pro AV and technology landscape. The attending 2,159 summit delegates (1.2 times more than the last edition, which saw 1,777 delegates) gained valuable insights into critical topics across 14 specialized tracks and 50 sessions ranging from immersive storytelling to the permeation of blended learning across India’s educational system to cybersecurity and AI.The real learning happened beyond the slides as InfoComm India Summit delegates demonstrated they were a community of thinkers and enjoyed meaningful exchanges with industry visionaries.Beyond the Booths: Immersive Experiences and Special EventsInfoComm India 2024 went beyond product displays on the show floor; it provided numerous engaging activities like the New Product & Technology Guided Show Floor Tour, the Multisensory Immersive Experience co-presented with MSS World + Studio Ocupus, and a host of networking events that facilitated meaningful interactions amongst AV system integrators, solution providers and brands, and technology end users. Experiential learning is front and center at InfoComm India; attendees were treated to a multisensory immersive experience and curated guided show floor tours highlighting new launches and the latest technological advancements.When asked what InfoComm India meant to his business, Swadesh Khetawat, Managing Director, Green Sources, said, “InfoComm India gave us a robust platform to showcase our innovative solutions, significantly boosting our visibility and market presence. The networking opportunities also facilitated several strategic partnerships, enhancing our distribution channels and market reach,’ India - World's Fastest-Growing Pro AV MarketThe success of InfoComm India 2024 reflects the robust growth of the Pro AV market in India. According to the 2024 Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis (IOTA) by AVIXA, India is the fastest-growing Pro AV market in the Asia Pacific region, with annual revenue projected to reach 422 billion in 2029.InfoComm India’s 100% rebooked 2025 show floor reflects the overwhelming optimism within the Indian market. The show’s achievement this year highlights InfoComm India's pivotal role in driving the industry's growth and innovation, establishing it as the region's leading platform for showcasing cutting-edge Pro AV technologies and fostering collaboration.Show Organizer InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd is already looking ahead to its 2025 edition and is considering further enhancements to include even more brands and companies that are keen to take advantage of this incredible opportunity. InfoComm India 2025 will take place from 9 to 11 September 2025 at JWCC.For the latest show updates, visit InfoComm India at www.infocomm-india.com. To access this year’s show photos and more press info, go to Digital Press Kit For more InfoComm India 2024 show photos, go to Live Album.About InfoCommAsia Pte LtdInfoCommAsia Pte. Ltd. is the region’s preeminent organizer of tradeshows for the Professional AudioVisual (Pro-AV) and Transformative Solutions industries. Through industry-leading shows for Asia, China, and India, InfoCommAsia connects global and regional solution providers, vertical market end-users and the supply chain with the most important markets of Asia Pacific.Additional information is available at: infocomm-china.com | infocomm-india.com | infocomm-asia.com About AVIXAAVIXA is the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, producer of InfoComm trade shows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry. Established in 1939, AVIXA has more than 3,000 enterprise members representing over 20,000 AV professionals, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, consultants, programmers, live events companies, technology managers, content producers, and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. AVIXA members create integrated AV experiences that deliver outcomes for end users. AVIXA is a hub for professional collaboration, information, and community, and is the leading resource for AV standards, certification, training, market intelligence, and thought leadership. Visit www.avixa.org. Media Contact Information: Rest of the World   Angie Eng, Marketing Director InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd angieeng@infocommasia.com  India   Sooraj Dhawansooraj@falconfirst.com   Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.