EQS 新闻 via SEAPRWire.com / 2025-03-28 / 10:08 UTC+8 业绩摘要: 截至2024年12月31日止年度收益约为33.6亿港元, 同比增加约6.1%。 截至2024年12月31日止年度毛利率约为53.5% ;毛利约为18.0亿港元,同比增加约5.8%。 截至2024年12月31日止EBITDA 约为7.1亿港元,同比增加约2.1%。 本集团于截至2024年12月31日止纯利约为4.1亿港元,同比增加1.2%。 就本集团截至2024年12月31日止年度的EBITDA及纯利而言,应注意该等数字反映:(i)与潜在收购事项有关的一次性成本约1,552.1万港元;(ii)与搬迁深圳及越南生产设施有关的一次性成本约1,424.2万港元;以及(iii)与实施ERP系统有关的一次性成本约292.2万港元。 截至2024年12月31日止的年度调整EBITDA约为7.4亿港元,同比增加约6.9%。 截至2024年12月31日止的集团的核心业务利润约为4.3亿港元,同比增加约8.3%。 截至2024年12月31日止每股基本盈利约为43.2港仙,相较去年同期增加约1.9%。 董事会建议宣派截至2024年12月31日止年度末期股息每股普通股9.2港仙。 截至2024年12月31日止年度,本集团于中国内地及越南生产设施生产之数码化解决方案个案增加至约769,564件,较2023年同期增加36.0%,原因为更多客户采用口腔内部扫描仪。 (2025年3月27日,香港) - 全球领先之义齿器材供应商 - 现代牙科集团有限公司 (简称「现代牙科」或「本集团」,股份代号:03600.HK) 公布截至2024年12月31日止年度(「年内」) 业绩。2024年,尽管宏观经济环境放缓,本集团一直积极实施多维度策略,捕捉市场上的机会以扩大其市场份额并增加销量。随着本集团于2025年1月收购泰国最大的牙科实验室Hexa Ceram Company Limited,本集团预计将进一步增强其全面的产品组合和市场覆盖度,使本集团的表现优于竞争对手。本集团一直积极参与义齿行业的整合,随着越南和东莞二期生产设施的全面运作,本集团致力于抓紧全球数码化趋势所带来的机遇。受牙科行业数码化趋势所带动,截至2024年12月31日止年度,本集团欧洲(+16.1%)的收益录得双位数升幅,展现我们在获得市场份额方面表现优于同行。我们在北美(不包括MicroDental) (+8.7%)、中国内地(+3.0%)、澳洲(+5.2%)及其他市场(+30.1%)均录得增长,反映本集团在充满挑战的宏观经济环境中的竞争力。全球数码化趋势持续推动义齿行业的整合,让本集团进一步增加其于业内的市场份额,而我们数码化的持续转型有望改善顾客及患者的体验,令本集团在竞争对手中脱颖而出,表现优于同行。欧洲市场业务截至2024年12月31日止年度,欧洲市场录得收益约16.2亿港元,较去年增加约2.2亿港元,此地理市场占本集团收益总额48.1%。欧洲市场收益增加主要由于新产品的推出(例如数码化义齿)及我们最先进的数码化流程,推动销售订单量增加。本集团将继续通过已建立以教育为重点且贴近客户需求的数码化牙科生态系统解决方案,积极从国际及本地竞争对手上取得市场份额;并通过善用境内及境外的资源充分满足客户的期望。本集团一直致力并将继续装备好自己,为市场上的牙科领域提供最先进的数码化解决方案。北美市场业务于截至2024年12月31日止年度,北美市场录得收益约7.5亿港元,较去年减少约153.2万港元,此地理市场占本集团收益总额约22.3%。然而,2024年美容相关的高端产品需求相对疲弱,导致我们于美国本地生产业务单位的销售下跌。尽管如此,以服务大众及一般需求为主的进口业务数码化趋势持续增长,令年内进口产品业务单位的销售上升。我们在北美地区的大部分业务包括在本地制造的高端产品。我们凭借中央数码化流程及网络,有效监督各地的生产单位,并已准备就绪,通过数码化流程满足客户需求,致力提升效率及在整个网络中为客户提供更佳的体验。展望未来,本集团将运用越南生产设施,设立新的业务单位专门为北美市场的中╱大型连锁牙科诊所客户提供服务。此外,集团于美国、中国、越南及泰国等地的生产基地,为本集团应对美国关税带来的挑战提供更大弹性,使我们在竞争对手中脱颖而出。大中华市场业务截至2024年12月31日止年度,大中华市场录得收益约6.6亿港元,较去年减少约5,138.2万港元,此地理市场占本集团收益总额约19.7%。自2023年下半年起中国内地逐步全面实施带量采购政策后,中国内地市场的销量增加,我们中国内地的业务于截至2024年12月31日止年度的原列值货币销售较去年增加3.0%,惟被人民币兑港元贬值1.3%所抵销。然而,此举亦导致中国内地诊所积极于香港推广种植牙治疗(香港患者就诊人数明显减少)。本集团对此市场的中长期前景感到乐观,特别是在政府最新的采购相关措施中,预计(i)规范义齿价格及建立价格透明度,创造更公平的竞争环境;(ii)让本集团领先的品牌知名度及声望成为客户的主要考虑;及(iii)让本集团从其庞大生产团队中得益及根据顾客或客户有效分配资源。鉴于我们于产品质量、产品组合供应及财务资源方面的竞争优势,我们在香港政府相关的订单中占有大部分的市场份额,使我们有信心并有利本集团在中央采购制度下获得市场份额。澳洲市场业务截至2024年12月31日止年度,澳洲市场录得收益约2.6亿港元,较去年增加约1,041.1万港元,此地理市场占本集团收益总额约7.9%。澳洲市场的收益增加主要由于在牙科行业数码化趋势的推动下市场份额增加,导致销售订单量增加,但部分被相较去年澳元兑港元贬值1.1%抵销。我们通过不同的品牌提供境内及境外制造的产品,凭借涵盖从经济及标准至优质/精品等的多种价位,本集团能够有效地渗透整个澳洲市场。我们善用当地产能为客户提供更快捷的服务,并可供其选择不同生产地的产品。本集团为澳洲市场最大参与者之一并作为市场内主要牙科团体企业的首选供应商。其他其他市场主要包括印度洋国家、马来西亚、台湾、新加坡及泰国。于截至2024年12月31日止年度,该等市场录得收益约6,653.7万港元,较去年增加约1,540.8万港元,此地理市场占本集团收益总额约2.0%。展望本集团的订单量持续增长、于业内的竞争力及与其客户和顾客的紧密关系,展示出本集团在各市场上运营及财务方面的稳健发展,以及于稳定的经营环境下交出强劲财务业绩的能力。本集团将持续巩固业务基础,并将全力以赴以进一步把握未来机遇。关于现代牙科集团现代牙科集团有限公司 (股份代号: 03600.HK) 为全球领先的义齿器材供应商、经销商和顾问,专注于发展迅速的义齿行业为客户提供定制式义齿。我们的产品组合大致可分为三类﹕固定义齿器材,例如牙冠及牙桥;活动义齿器材,例如活动义齿;及其他器材,例如正畸类器材、透明牙套、运动防护器及防鼾器。现代牙科集团拥有多个备受称许的全球品牌,包括西欧的Labocast、Permadental及Elysee Dental、中国的洋紫荆牙科器材、香港的现代牙科器材、美国的Modern Dental USA 、澳洲、新西兰及爱尔兰的Modern Dental Pacific、新加坡的Modern Dental SG、台湾的 Modern Dental TW及马来西亚的 Apex Digital Dental等。我们提供稳定和优质的产品及卓越的客户服务,令这些公司品牌能茁壮成长。我们于全球超过 23 个国家拥有超过 80 家服务中心及服务逾 30,000 名客户。 完 2025-03-28 此财经新闻稿由EQS Group via SEAPRWire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php
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Tavo Makes Local Debut with Maeve, Singapore’s First Pet Car Seat Tested Against Children’s Safety Standards
SINGAPORE, Mar 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Say hello to Tavo, the new name in pet mobility that is about to revolutionise the way pets travel. From the creators of Nuna, the globally renowned Dutch premium baby gear, Tavo makes its highly anticipated debut in Singapore with the Maeve™ 3-in-1 Pet Protection System, the first pet car seat in Singapore rigorously tested against international children’s safety standards.Drawing upon Nuna’s decades of safety innovation in baby gear, Tavo applies the same high standards of safety and innovation to pet travel. Designed for modern “pawrents” seeking enhanced protection, confidence, and peace of mind, Tavo redefines pet mobility by seamlessly combining premium materials, timeless aesthetics, and unmatched functionality—because pets deserve the same level of safety and comfort as our little ones.In a city where pets are truly family, Singapore’s pet-loving community continues to grow, with 34% of Singaporeans owning a pet and an increasing demand for safer, high-quality, and more comfortable pet travel solutions. Tavo is shaking up the pet mobility space with a first-of-its-kind travel system that fuses safety, functionality, and aesthetics, promising innovation and security on each journey with your cherished companion."We believe pets are members of the family. Nuna has dedicated years to pioneering innovation in child safety, and now, we're excited to extend that commitment to our four-legged companions with Tavo," said Austin Hodges, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Nuna Baby. "Our goal for providing the best in safety and comfort knows no bounds, whether it's for your little one or pets."Helen Johnson, Marketing Director at Tavo adds, “Protection is what makes the Maeve such a must needed product for pet owners. Not only does it protect your pet, but it also protects others traveling with you, it reduces distractions, keeps your car clean and fur-free, and offers a comforting cocoon for every journey.”Maeve™ 3-in-1 Pet Protection System: Where Safety Meets Thoughtful DesignBringing a new level of protection and convenience to pet owners on the move, the award-winning1 Maeve™ Pet Protection System offers an all-in-one solution for pets—whether furry, scaly, young, or senior—designed to keep them secure and comfortable at home, in the car, or on a walk. The 3-in-1 Pet Protection System includes:Maeve Carrier: A secure, well-ventilated pet carrier crafted with plush interiors and breathable mesh panels for comfortVehicle Base: An integrated secure locking mechanism using ISOFIX and dynamic stability controls, ensuring pets stay safe on the roadRoscoe™ Foldable Stroller Frame: A sleek and lightweight frame designed for effortless mobility, with refined details for a polished finishAt the core of the Maeve™ Pet Protection System is an unwavering commitment to safety through cutting- edge engineering and technology. Unlike traditional pet carriers, the Maeve™ system is benchmarked against the latest United Nations ECE R129 child restraint regulations, setting a new global standard for pet protection. Rigorously crash-tested at dynamic testing facilities, it incorporates shock-absorbing technology and impact-resistant materials, safeguarding pets while shielding vehicle occupants against sudden stops and collisions.In addition, the system also boasts ergonomically engineered attachment points and a smart harness integration that work in harmony to prevent accidental escapes, enhancing overall security, and providing a level of confidence that truly redefines the standard of care on the road.The Maeve™ with ISOFIX base starts at S$699, available in five luxe colourways: Onyx, Fawn, Merle, Sable, and Brindle. There are also coordinating options for the Roscoe stroller frame, which is accented with vegan leather details in black, cognac, and chocolate, for combining form and function for an elevated travel experience. The stroller frame can also be purchased separately, and features a compact fold for easy storage.The full collection is now available at iShopChangi, with additional pet protection travel gear launching soon.Following its successful launch in over 22 countries, Tavo is set to redefine pet mobility in Singapore with a commitment to safety, quality, and thoughtful craftsmanship. As the brand looks to expand further into the region in the coming months, it will continue to pave the way for a new era of pet travel – where protection meets effortless style.1 Winner of Red Dot Product Design Award 2024, European Product Design Award (EPDA) 2024 – Top Design in Pet Supplies: Safety About NunaNuna, the global brand with Dutch roots, has been focusing on creating smart, helpful and bold baby gear since 2007. First-hand experiences in parenthood show that practicality and beauty is the perfect balance when it comes to Nuna's clever solutions that span across car seat, stroller, and in-home categories. Inspired by the clean lines and ingenuity of Dutch design, the collection is as easy, safe, and as flexible as new parents need it to be. With thoughtful design put into every detail, Nuna designs around your life. Find out more at https://nunababy.com/sg.About TavoTavo is a revolutionary pet protection brand from the makers of Nuna Baby, created to redefine pet travel with a perfect blend of safety, style and innovation. With premium materials, timeless aesthetics, and rigorous safety testing, Tavo provides pets and their people with perfect travel experiences. Whether you're on a daily outing or an extended journey, Tavo ensures your pet travels safely anywhere. To learn more about Tavo, visit https://tavopets.com/sg/. Press ContactFor media queries, please contact:PRecious Communications for Tavotavopets@preciouscomms.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
CALB (3931.HK) Announces 2024 Annual Results
HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On March 26, CALB Group Co., Ltd. ("CALB" or "the Company," stock code: 3931.HK) announced its audited annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the "Reporting Period").In 2024, with increasing economies of scale, the Company achieved solid growth in annual results. During the Reporting Period, the revenue of the Company increased from RMB27,005.89 million for the year ended 31 December 2023 to RMB27,751.53 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, representing an increase of 2.8%; the Company’s profit for the year increased from RMB437.16 million for the year ended 31 December 2023 to RMB843.63 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, representing an increase of 93.0%. The basic earnings per share of the Company increased from RMB0.1661 for the year ended 31 December 2023 to RMB0.3336 for the year ended 31 December 2024, representing an increase of 100.8%.As a leading international new energy company, the Company made comprehensive efforts in all market fields during the Reporting Period and achieved sustained rapid development. According to the latest statistics from SNE Research, the Company’s installed capacity of EV batteries in 2024 ranked fourth globally and third domestically. According to InfoLink, the Company’s energy storage cell shipments ranked fifth globally in 2024.In 2024, the Company deepened collaboration in domestic markets, achieving steady growth in installed capacity. During the Reporting Period, the Company’s solutions were integrated into 25 new vehicle models, cumulatively equipping over 2 million units nationwide, with an accumulated delivery volume exceeding 100GWh. In the field of pure electric vehicle, the Company successfully supported the upgrade, iteration, and mass production of flagship models for customers such as XPeng, Geely, Changan and GAC. Furthermore, the Company realized delivery in batches of new models for multiple joint venture brand, advancing the construction of a multi-dimensional market system; In the hybrid electronic field, the Company has accelerated collaboration on new hybrid projects with Geely and Leapmotor, while successfully supported the mass production of multiple hybrid models for customers such as Chery, Dongfeng, and BAIC, with the Company’s installed capacity continued to experience rapid growth, with a year-on-year increase of nearly 200%; In addition, in the international market, the Company accelerated its global layout and secured nominations from international brands such as Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, and Audi, while continuously expanding its customer base in Europe and Southeast Asia. During the Reporting Period, the Company’s delivery volume steadily increased, with a growing variety of product types delivered. The Company’s overseas installed capacity grew by 105% year-on-year, hitting another record high. Furthermore, in the commercial vehicle market, the Company’s Annual New Vehicle increased by 150% year-on-year, while its domestic installed capacity grew by 85.2% compared to the same period last year, achieving comprehensive coverage of mainstream products and full-scenario empowerment. The Company has successfully penetrated leading customers such as Chery, Geely, Ruichi, Foton, Dongfeng, Changan, and King Long, providing comprehensive support and delivery for the industry’s mainstream models.In the energy storage market, the Company’s energy storage cell shipments surpassed 5GWh in a single month, and the business results in terms of shipments achieved a sustained substantial growth. The Company’s 314Ah battery cells products are the first in the industry to pass certification and the first to achieve large-scale and stable delivery in batches, earning high customer recognition for both product quality and delivery capabilities. During the Reporting Period, the Company achieved major breakthroughs in the international market, completed the admission process with a number of international top energy storage owners, EPCs, integrators and suppliers, enlisted in the whitelist of these customers, achieved the delivery in batches. As a supplier of high-performance energy storage cells, the Company secured and delivered the entire 7.8GWh order for the world’s largest energy storage project in 2024, and successfully launched its first self-invested power station project. At the same time, the Company's achievements in the ship market are equally significant. the Company secured the first electric vessel project from the world’s largest oil company. Additionally, the Company won its first international order for a megawatt-level marine battery system, achieving a breakthrough in the “offshore engineering vessel” sector. The Company’s electric vessels also gained traction with batch orders at Singapore’s port, while successfully penetrating the high-end yacht market in the United States.Steering rapid development by innovation, the Company adheres unwaveringly to the strategy of consolidating its leadership in products and technologies. Propelled by a future-oriented R&D layout, the Company pushes forward the constant advancement of battery technology from multiple dimensions such as innovations in materials, structures, manufacturing as well as systems, whereby the Company possesses a number of leading technologies and products worldwide, and builds on hard-core product capabilities in all scenarios, thus bringing the development of the industry to a new height. In 2024, the Company has successfully launched new product series: “Top-tier”, “UltraRange”, “UltraLife”, and “Boundless”. These products feature comprehensive innovations and advancements in high energy density, enhanced safety, extended lifespan, ultra-fast charging, and all-weather performance, providing comprehensive and valuable full-scenario product solutions to the market and its customers. Meanwhile, putting together its own technical capabilities and industrialization strength, the Company constantly pursued the high energy density and stable safety performance of EV batteries, launching more competitive new products of ternary series and phosphate series. The Company continued to maintain its product leadership by devoting its efforts in power energy storage (new energy power generation and power grid), industrial and commercial energy storage, household energy storage and other application scenarios.About CALBCALB is a new energy enterprise specializing in the research, production, sales, and market application development of lithium batteries, battery management systems, and related integrated products and lithium battery materials. As Battery Expert, we aim to build a comprehensive energy operation system, to provide complete product solutions and full life-cycle management for the new energy application market, represented by power and energy storage.Currently, CALB has completed an all-round layout in domestic by setting up industrial bases in Changzhou, Xiamen, Wuhan, Chengdu, Hefei, Jiangmen and Meishan. Meanwhile, CALB has set up bases in Europe and ASEAN, vigorously expanding the layout all over the world to become a global leading enterprise with large-scale intelligent manufacturing capabilities. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Smart Lighting Expo and Spring Lighting Fair to open in April
- With total exports of lighting products on the rise and strong demand for smart lighting products, the two lighting fairs in early April will bring together some 1,000 exhibitors to showcase a wide range of the latest lighting products.- The Smart Lighting Expo returns to showcase innovative smart lighting products, solutions and smart connected lighting technologies- The Greenovation zone debuts this year at the Spring Lighting Fair, showcasing green lighting and smart home products and innovationsHONG KONG, Mar 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 2nd Smart Lighting Expo and 16th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will open from 6 to 9 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, showcasing innovative and eco-friendly lighting solutions. The two fairs will bring together some 1,000 exhibitors, providing buyers with a one-stop sourcing platform to meet the ever-changing market needs. The Smart Lighting Expo continues to be an event during Business of Innovation & Technology Week (BIT Week).Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “This year, the theme of the twin lighting fairs is Go Smart Live Green, presenting products and technologies from the smart lighting supply chain and traditional lighting products to enhance smart living and promote sustainability. Despite the challenges in the global economy and exports, the performance of lighting products remains satisfactory, with Hong Kong's total exports of lighting products increasing by 5 percent in 2024. The major export markets were the Mainland China, the EU and United States, demonstrating the growth potential of these products, especially smart lighting products.”Smart Lighting Products experience ideal growthAccording to Global Market Insights, the international smart lighting market size was valued at US$15.8 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a 19.3% compound annual growth rate from 2025 to 2034. This growth is driven by several factors including smart city initiatives, the rapid expansion of smart home technologies, and ongoing technological innovations in smart lighting solutions.The Smart Lighting Expo returns this year and offers a comprehensive platform for the entire supply chain, showcasing smart lighting technologies, human-centric designs, energy-efficient innovations and much more. In addition to the ‘Smart Lighting Products & Solutions’ and ‘Connected Lighting Technologies’ zones, this year's Expo will also feature exhibitors of Digital Displays & Signage for the first time, focusing on advanced solutions in response to the growing demand for digital displays and signage in the global market.The Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association will return and host the Smart Ecosystem and IoT Supply Chain Area, featuring brands such as Bweetech, Creatrol Intelligence, LEDiFUTURE, Shuncom AIoT, TYF and many more. In addition, there will be group pavilions from Guangdong - Hong Kong – Macao Greater Bay Area with two new pavilions from Shenzhen, including a SZSA Smart Lighting Pavilion brought by Shenzhen Semiconductor Association, and the returning Zhongshan Pavilion, presenting a wide array of innovative lighting solutions.Spring Lighting Fair launches Greenovation zoneThe concurrent Spring Lighting Fair will continue to serve as a one-stop trading platform for diverse lighting products. This year sees the brand new Greenovation zone which will showcase green lighting and smart home products in response to the increasing demand for sustainable solutions. At the Hall of Aurora, more than 170 renowned brands will showcase innovative lighting products and technologies while other lighting product zones include commercial, decorative, residential, technical and accessories.Quality design and innovative technology act as great value-addersEach year, the expo showcases breakthrough lighting products with added value and innovative design elements. The do it yourself (DIY) market continues to thrive, with related lighting products gaining more popularity. One standout product is the Leaves DIY camping light, from KTE Electrical Limited (booth 1E-E24), which won an iF Award. It utilises flexible tracks as carriers and a portable battery as the main power supply, enabling a diversified light connection that makes camping activities more exciting. Another notable product is XRibbon, an ultra-thin LED light strip from Huitron Limited (booth: 1E-C24). Crafted from a flexible material and offering customisable light colours, it is ideal for indoor and outdoor decorative applications. This product has also received the Red Dot Design Award.In addition to great designs, many manufacturers incorporate technological elements to their products, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, to enhance product intelligence. Kinglumi Co., Ltd's Caimeta AIoT (booth: 1B-A10) is a secure, digital and Intelligent IoT platform that provides end-to-end connected lighting solutions tailored for the retail, commercial, residential, education, and hospitality sectors. Shanghai Shuncom Aiot Co., Ltd. (Booth: 1A-C13) offers intelligent building internet solutions for systems such as energy consumption, security, environmental monitoring, lighting control and more, facilitating efficient intelligent building management.Lighting products are widely used in large-scale projectsMany products showcased at the two fairs have already been applied to various large-scale projects. Located at the Greenovation zone, Essence Sanitary Ware’s LED mirror (booth: 3E-C01) combines advanced light control technology to offer smart lighting solutions, featuring adjustable brightness and anti-fog technology. It is equipped with a magnifying mirror, Bluetooth speakers, a digital clock, Wi-Fi weather updates, USB ports, a wireless charging shaving socket, and a smart panel to enhance comfort and convenience. This innovative product is adopted in the residential sector and major hotel projects in the United States, including Hilton and Marriott. At the Hall of Aurora, Hong Kong’s ODM Master Limited (Booth 1E-D28), will present its Deco Pixel Bar that is suitable for any building wall or facade, even narrow ones, that has already been installed in many commercial buildings.Experts discuss market trendsIn addition to showcasing products, the twin lighting fairs will feature forums where industry players will share their insights on the latest trends and developments in the lighting industry. These forums provide a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and networking among industry professionals. The Asian Lighting Forum will take place on 6 April to facilitate the lighting industry to adapt to the latest market standards and illustrate the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)development through case studies. The following day, industry experts will present technological advancements in human-centric lighting and comprehensive intelligent customised lighting application across different scenarios in the Smart Lighting Solution Forum.Providing Buyers with a seamless sourcing journeyThe events will adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, enhanced by the "Click2Match" online smart business matching platform, available from 30 March to 16 April and "Scan2Match" will be also available at the fairs, serving as a feature designed to bridge offline and online interactions. With the HKTDC Marketplace App, buyers can scan dedicated QR codes from exhibitors to bookmark their favourites, access product information, view electronic floor plans, and engage in conversations with exhibitors even after the fair, allowing them to seamlessly continue their sourcing journey.To attract exhibitors and buyers from key markets, the HKTDC is offering special airfare deals and value-for-money hotel accommodation while more than 40 hotels are offering special booking discounts for trade buyers and four airlines are providing discounted airfares for overseas buyers and exhibitors. For more details, please visit the fair websites.Business of Innovation & Technology Week (BIT Week) packed with innovation eventsDriven by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and the HKTDC, the Business of Innovation & Technology Week (BIT Week) in April 2025 brings together a series of tech-related exhibitions, conferences, seminars, roundtables and networking events in Hong Kong, setting the perfect scene for industry exchanges and cross-disciplinary collaborations. A series of exciting events during the week, including the Smart Lighting Expo, InnoEX, Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), Hong Kong Web3 Festival and the Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference, are must-attend technology events for the industry.Photo download: https://bit.ly/445yo42The 2nd Smart Lighting Expo and 16th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), will open from 6 to 9 April 2025, bringing together some 1,000 exhibitors. Photo shows the scene at the two fairs last yearSmart Lighting Expo returns to showcase the latest smart lighting products and solutionsIn collaboration with Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association, the Smart Ecosystem and IoT Supply Chain Area in Smart Lighting Expo will showcase the latest lighting solutions from renowned brands. Photo shows the scene at the zone last yearThe Greenovation zone will debut at the Spring Lighting Fair, showcasing innovative green lighting and smart home productsSpring Lighting Fair’s Hall of Aurora, will see more than 170 renowned brands and showcasing innovative lighting products and technologies. Photo shows the scene at the zone last yearAsian Lighting Forum and Smart Lighting Solution Forum will take place on 6 April and 7 April respectively, with Industry experts sharing the newest trends and developments in the lighting industry. Photo shows the scene of last year's Asian Lighting ForumFair informationDateOpening hours6-8 April 2024 (Sunday to Tuesday)9:30am – 6:30pm9 April 2024 (Wednesday)9:30am – 5pmVenueHall 1A-E and 3C-E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan ChaiPress registration counter and media centreFor registration, could members of the press please present their name cards and press passes at the counter located at the concourse of Hall 1CD, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, or visit the HKTDC media centre (G/F of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre near the Expo Drive entrance)Fair websitesSmart Lighting Expo: smartlightingexpo.hktdc.comHong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition): hklightingfairse.hktdc.comActivity schedule: https://www.hktdc.com/event/smartlightingexpo/en/programmeHKTDC Media Centre: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact HKTDC’s Communication & Public Affairs Department:Stanley SoTel: (852) 2584 4049Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgClayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lawuw@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 over 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 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
DPC Dash – Domino's Pizza China 2024 Full-Year Performance Soars: Strategic Deepening and Efficiency Improvement Forge Profit Milestone
HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - China's consumer market has shown strong resilience, driven by policy guidance and demand release. In 2024, domestic consumer market vitality strengthened as consumer enthusiasm grew steadily, and experts predict that consumption will maintain a trend of stable growth in 2025. Against this backdrop of steady growth in the consumer market, DPC Dash – Domino’s Pizza China released its full-year earnings results on March 27, 2025, reaffirming its leading position in the Chinese pizza market with an impressive report card that combines scale and quality. In 2024, DPC Dash, Domino's Pizza's exclusive master franchisee in the China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the Macau Special Administrative Region of China, achieved sustainable growth and profitability in the promising Chinese pizza market driven by its 4D strategy: Development, Delicious Pizza at Value, Delivery, and Digital. The company's annual revenues reached RMB4.31 billion, a year-on-year increase of 41.4%, and adjusted net profit surged 1,394.2% year-on-year, with the Company achieving both positive annual as-reported and adjusted net profit for the first time. Strategic Deepening: Full-Chain Competitiveness from Store Network to Digitalization DPC Dash’s growth momentum stems from its continuous deepening of the 4D strategy. In terms of store network development, the company adopted a "go deeper, go broader" store network strategy, with a net increase of 240 stores throughout the year and nearly 90% of new stores located in cities outside of the top tier, bringing the total number of stores to over 1,008, covering 39 cities in mainland China. The accelerated expansion of the store network reflects DPC Dash's strong confidence in seizing market opportunities. According to Frost & Sullivan data, DPC Dash ranked second in pizza sales nationwide in 2024. As of December 31, 2024, the Chinese mainland market ranked as the third-largest Domino's Pizza international market by store count. At the beginning of 2025, the Company’s entry into six new cities, including Nanchang and Yantai, further expanded the national market layout, demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to its expansion strategy. DPC Dash announced plans to open approximately 300 new stores in 2025. From early 2025 to March 14, 2025, it has opened an additional 82 stores, with 26 stores under construction, and 62 stores signed, securing 56% of its annual opening target and placing the Company firmly on track to complete the high-quality store expansion plan on schedule. Meanwhile, new stores in new cities are showing strong sales momentum, gradually enhancing the brand's influence. The Shenyang debut store set a new global record with approximately RMB11.1 million in revenue during its first month. The payback periods for the 80 new stores that opened in 18 new cities between December 2023 and December 2024 average 12 months. As of early 2025, DPC Dash holds all 40 top positions in Domino's global system for first 30-day sales, proving the brand's explosive appeal in mainland Chinese cities. Both store-level and company-level profitability indicators have significantly improved, with store-level operating profit and store-level operating profit margin continuing to grow, while adjusted net profit improved nearly tenfold. A robust product portfolio and operational efficiency synergy combine to provide another growth engine for DPC Dash. Through innovative combinations of 30 pizza varieties and approximately 20 crust options, DPC Dash accurately captures local consumer preferences, driving repeat purchases among young customers with various popular crusts. Due to high dine-in and carry-out demand in new markets, the Company suspended delivery services temporarily at some locations to meet consumers’ needs, with plans to gradually resume them at appropriate times, which also provides a potential source of future growth. Relying on central kitchens and a digital delivery system, DPC Dash’s "30-minute delivery" and supply chain efficiency optimization not only ensures user experience but also drives store-level operating profit margin up to 14.5%. A breakthrough in digital capabilities is another highlight. In 2024, the company won several awards, including the Best Digitalization Award (Food and Dining Category) at the 15th Tiger Roar Awards and Top 20 Digitalized Enterprise by CDIE 2024. The digital-driven order system and refined operations of over 24.5 million members continuously improve labor efficiency and store efficiency. Classic promotional activities such as “Crazy Tuesday & Wednesday" and "Mega Week (BOGO)" on its self-operated online ordering channels in select cities, along with multiple limited-time brand collaboration activities with Tencent, NetEase and others, further enhanced consumer goodwill and strengthened consumer-brand interaction in 2024. Additionally, the intelligent transformation of the supply chain infrastructure will gradually reduce costs, providing underlying support for profitability improvement. Industry Resonance: Positioning in the Hundred-Billion Market, Globalization and Localization Progress Together DPC Dash’s explosive growth is closely intertwined with the release of industry dividends. According to data from industry research reports, the scale of China's pizza market is expected to reach RMB60.8 billion in 2025 and exceed RMB77.1 billion in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 15%. The online market opportunities are opening up incremental space for leading brands. In 2022, the online share of China's pizza industry surpassed offline at 58.1%, and the industry will further accelerate its digital transformation. DPC Dash continues to expand its market share with its first-mover advantage in the digital delivery system. The combination of global resources and localized innovation further strengthens its competitive advantages. Backed by the brand reputation and R&D experience of over 21,300 Domino's Pizza stores worldwide, the company can bring a global experience through signature products while offering localized flavors for Chinese consumers. This “international gene plus local operation" model creates a dual moat in brand recognition and product adaptability. Future Blueprint: Dual Symphony of Scale Expansion and Deepening Efficiency In 2024, DPC Dash successfully opened its 1,000th store in Chengdu, Sichuan, marking an important milestone in the company's development history. Standing on the milestone of its first thousand stores, DPC Dash is accelerating towards the next stage. Recognition from the capital market also injects confidence into the Company’s sustainable development . In 2024, it was selected as a constituent stock for the Hong Kong Hang Seng Composite Index, and included in both the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program. DPC Dash was also included in New Fortune's "2024 Best Hong Kong Listed Companies" ranking, and received the 2023 Best IPO Award from China Financial Market 2024 and other accolades. Since its IPO in 2023, as of the date of this article, the Company's stock price has risen nearly 120% from the issue price of HK$46, with a market capitalization exceeding HK$13 billion. Its liquidity has also significantly improved. As industry concentration increases and consumption upgrade trends deepen, DPC Dash, with its strategic determination and execution capabilities, is positioned to continue to lead in the hundred-billion market, writing a new chapter of steady growth.
DPC Dash – Domino’s Pizza China 2024 Full-Year Performance Soars: Strategic Deepening and Efficiency Improvement Forge Profit Milestone
HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China's consumer market has shown strong resilience, driven by policy guidance and demand release. In 2024, domestic consumer market vitality strengthened as consumer enthusiasm grew steadily, and experts predict that consumption will maintain a trend of stable growth in 2025.Against this backdrop of steady growth in the consumer market, DPC Dash – Domino’s Pizza China released its full-year earnings results on March 27, 2025, reaffirming its leading position in the Chinese pizza market with an impressive report card that combines scale and quality. In 2024, DPC Dash, Domino's Pizza's exclusive master franchisee in the China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the Macau Special Administrative Region of China, achieved sustainable growth and profitability in the promising Chinese pizza market driven by its 4D strategy: Development, Delicious Pizza at Value, Delivery, and Digital. The company's annual revenues reached RMB4.31 billion, a year-on-year increase of 41.4%, and adjusted net profit surged 1,394.2% year-on-year, with the Company achieving both positive annual as-reported and adjusted net profit for the first time.Strategic Deepening: Full-Chain Competitiveness from Store Network to DigitalizationDPC Dash’s growth momentum stems from its continuous deepening of the 4D strategy. In terms of store network development, the company adopted a "go deeper, go broader" store network strategy, with a net increase of 240 stores throughout the year and nearly 90% of new stores located in cities outside of the top tier, bringing the total number of stores to over 1,008, covering 39 cities in mainland China. The accelerated expansion of the store network reflects DPC Dash's strong confidence in seizing market opportunities. According to Frost & Sullivan data, DPC Dash ranked second in pizza sales nationwide in 2024. As of December 31, 2024, the Chinese mainland market ranked as the third-largest Domino's Pizza international market by store count.At the beginning of 2025, the Company’s entry into six new cities, including Nanchang and Yantai, further expanded the national market layout, demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to its expansion strategy. DPC Dash announced plans to open approximately 300 new stores in 2025. From early 2025 to March 14, 2025, it has opened an additional 82 stores, with 26 stores under construction, and 62 stores signed, securing 56% of its annual opening target and placing the Company firmly on track to complete the high-quality store expansion plan on schedule.Meanwhile, new stores in new cities are showing strong sales momentum, gradually enhancing the brand's influence. The Shenyang debut store set a new global record with approximately RMB11.1 million in revenue during its first month. The payback periods for the 80 new stores that opened in 18 new cities between December 2023 and December 2024 average 12 months. As of early 2025, DPC Dash holds all 40 top positions in Domino's global system for first 30-day sales, proving the brand's explosive appeal in mainland Chinese cities. Both store-level and company-level profitability indicators have significantly improved, with store-level operating profit and store-level operating profit margin continuing to grow, while adjusted net profit improved nearly tenfold.A robust product portfolio and operational efficiency synergy combine to provide another growth engine for DPC Dash. Through innovative combinations of 30 pizza varieties and approximately 20 crust options, DPC Dash accurately captures local consumer preferences, driving repeat purchases among young customers with various popular crusts. Due to high dine-in and carry-out demand in new markets, the Company suspended delivery services temporarily at some locations to meet consumers’ needs, with plans to gradually resume them at appropriate times, which also provides a potential source of future growth. Relying on central kitchens and a digital delivery system, DPC Dash’s "30-minute delivery" and supply chain efficiency optimization not only ensures user experience but also drives store-level operating profit margin up to 14.5%.A breakthrough in digital capabilities is another highlight. In 2024, the company won several awards, including the Best Digitalization Award (Food and Dining Category) at the 15th Tiger Roar Awards and Top 20 Digitalized Enterprise by CDIE 2024. The digital-driven order system and refined operations of over 24.5 million members continuously improve labor efficiency and store efficiency. Classic promotional activities such as “Crazy Tuesday & Wednesday" and "Mega Week (BOGO)" on its self-operated online ordering channels in select cities, along with multiple limited-time brand collaboration activities with Tencent, NetEase and others, further enhanced consumer goodwill and strengthened consumer-brand interaction in 2024. Additionally, the intelligent transformation of the supply chain infrastructure will gradually reduce costs, providing underlying support for profitability improvement.Industry Resonance: Positioning in the Hundred-Billion Market, Globalization and Localization Progress TogetherDPC Dash’s explosive growth is closely intertwined with the release of industry dividends. According to data from industry research reports, the scale of China's pizza market is expected to reach RMB60.8 billion in 2025 and exceed RMB77.1 billion in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 15%. The online market opportunities are opening up incremental space for leading brands. In 2022, the online share of China's pizza industry surpassed offline at 58.1%, and the industry will further accelerate its digital transformation. DPC Dash continues to expand its market share with its first-mover advantage in the digital delivery system.The combination of global resources and localized innovation further strengthens its competitive advantages. Backed by the brand reputation and R&D experience of over 21,300 Domino's Pizza stores worldwide, the company can bring a global experience through signature products while offering localized flavors for Chinese consumers. This “international gene plus local operation" model creates a dual moat in brand recognition and product adaptability.Future Blueprint: Dual Symphony of Scale Expansion and Deepening EfficiencyIn 2024, DPC Dash successfully opened its 1,000th store in Chengdu, Sichuan, marking an important milestone in the company's development history. Standing on the milestone of its first thousand stores, DPC Dash is accelerating towards the next stage.Recognition from the capital market also injects confidence into the Company’s sustainable development . In 2024, it was selected as a constituent stock for the Hong Kong Hang Seng Composite Index, and included in both the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program.DPC Dash was also included in New Fortune's "2024 Best Hong Kong Listed Companies" ranking, and received the 2023 Best IPO Award from China Financial Market 2024 and other accolades. Since its IPO in 2023, as of the date of this article, the Company's stock price has risen nearly 120% from the issue price of HK$46, with a market capitalization exceeding HK$13 billion. Its liquidity has also significantly improved. As industry concentration increases and consumption upgrade trends deepen, DPC Dash, with its strategic determination and execution capabilities, is positioned to continue to lead in the hundred-billion market, writing a new chapter of steady growth. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
联康生物科技集团宣布2024年全年业绩
EQS 新闻 via SEAPRWire.com / 2025-03-27 / 22:30 UTC+8 收益创新高达553.0百万港元并录得盈利约82.8百万港元 首次每股派息0.277港仙 强化在骨质疏松症、眼科以及医疗美容市场的地位 [二零二五年三月二十七日 – 香港] 综合性生物制药公司 — 联康生物科技集团有限公司(「联康集团」或「本公司」,连同其附属公司统称「本集团」,股份代号:0690)欣然宣布本集团截至二零二四年十二月三十一日止(「年内」)的全年业绩。 二零二四年取得之重大成就 期内,本集团取得了一系列成就,在已上市产品及创新的生物制剂方面均取得良好成绩。主要取得的成就如下: 本集团收益按年增长14.1%至约553.0百万港元。博固泰®于二零二四年一月获批,随后于二零二四年三月上市,实现销售额62.9百万港元,超出最初预期。 年内溢利按年飙升16.8%至约82.8百万港元,创历史新高。该等业绩再次印证本集团作为领先生物制药公司的稳固市场地位及其提供可持续高质量增长的能力。 董事会已就二零二四年每股派发股息0.277港仙,此乃公司首次派发股息,尤其令人鼓舞,代表一家以研究为导向的生物制药公司的重要里程碑。董事会亦欣然宣布批准及采纳不低于本年净溢利20%之股息派发政策。 于二零二四年一月,中国国家药品监督管理局(「药监局」)正式批准博固泰®上市,标志着本集团于骨质疏松及骨科疾病管理方面取得重大突破。自二零二四年初上市以来,博固泰®已获得显著的成效,患者留存率超过70%。 于二零二四年十二月,本集团成功推出其自主研发的医美产品肌颜态®。与重庆民济医疗器械有限公司合作开发的重组胶原蛋白敷料获得了二类医疗器械批准,强化了本集团对创新皮肤修复解决方案的承诺。 二零二四年一月,药监局正式受理地夸磷索钠滴眼液的上市申请,标志着本集团眼科药物研发管线的一项重要里程碑。年内,本集团已向药品审评中心(CDE)提交了补充资料。地夸磷索钠预计将于二零二五年上半年获得上市批准。 年内,本集团已完成硫酸艾沙康唑胶囊的药物研究及生物等效性预研究。正式的生物等效性试验已于二零二五年启动,以加速该药物的上市进程。 于二零二四年五月,本集团与大湾生物及泰格医药旗下的Pebble Accelerator合作,联合开发创新减重药物,旨在革新肥胖症的治疗。通过此次合作,我们寻求建立一个全面的生态产业链,从目标发现到抗体生成、药物可行性验证、工艺开发、临床管线,最终实现商业化。 全年业绩 于二零二四年,本集团录得收益约553.0百万港元,按年增长14.1%。收益增加主要归因于本集团新推出产品博固泰®的良好销售表现。本集团新推出的博固泰®实现销售额62.9百万港元,超出最初预期。匹纳普®于年内收益录得2.9%跌幅,营业额由约247.4百万港元跌至约240.3百万港元。年内,本集团重新入选集中采购,采购有效期为两年。然而,本集团因应某些地方政策调整,采取了更具选择性的供应医院方法。年内,金因肽®产生的收益约为197.9百万港元,按年增长6.7%。增长归因于本集团医院网络的扩展以及超越医院的额外销售渠道,例如药房及电子商务平台。金因舒®收益由约41.3百万港元增至约42.5百万港元,按年增长2.9%。博舒泰®的收益从约10.4百万港元下降至约9.4百万港元,减少10.2%。年内,博舒泰®成功纳入河南十七省联盟的集中采购,采购有效期为两年,为本集团带来新的院内订单。 毛利约为461.1百万港元,较二零二三年的约392.8百万港元增加17.4%,而毛利率按年上升2.4个百分点至83.4%。本集团已优化其供应链,以提升原材料采购竞争力,提高规模效率,并降低采购及生产成本,实现更大的规模经济。有赖本集团的严格内部控制,一般及行政开支于二零二四年仅占收益的9.2%,而二零二三年则为9.8%。年内销售及分销开支占收益百分比亦从二零二三年的49.8%降至47.3%,主要由于市场推广开支减少所致。研发成本按年增长47%至约52.3百万港元,与本集团的多管线研究进展一致。 年内,本集团实现约82.8百万港元的破纪录溢利,再次创下新高,按年显著增长16.8%。该显著成就的推动力来自于新产品博固泰®的成功推出,以及其他上市药品的持续需求、严格的成本管理及不断的供应链增强。该种持续的盈利能力巩固了本集团未来多年长期成功的基础。 展望 根据IMARC Group的数据,中国医药领域近年来因生物技术的显著进步及政府的强力支持而实现快速增长,预计2024年至2032年的复合年增长率将达到7.5%。这一扩张主要得益于技术创新的推动,以及老龄化人口的不断增加,后者因更容易罹患糖尿病等慢性疾病,对药品的需求持续上升。与此同时,美容医学行业正迅速崛起,成为一股不容忽视的市场力量,预计2024年至2027年间的复合年增长率将介于10%至15%之间,这主要受到美容标准提升及中高收入群体消费能力增强的驱动。随着医药与美容医学成为集团未来研发的核心焦点,这不仅凸显了集团的快速成长,也展现了其在市场中抢占更大份额的巨大潜力。 联康生物科技集团主席梁国龙先生表示:「我很荣幸地宣布,我们今年在财务表现和营运成果上均取得了重要的里程碑。随着我们的策略逐渐成效,我衷心感谢股东们长期以来的支持。为回报这份信任,我很高兴向大家宣布两项重大决定:我们将首次宣派股息,并确立未来将按不低于本年净溢利20%作为股息派发政策。这些举措充分彰显我们实现目标的决心,以及为股东持续创造价值的坚定承诺。 展望未来,我们致力于创新,积极把握医药及美容医学领域的发展机遇。本集团聚焦于多元化产品供应,同时专深耕内分泌、眼科及皮肤科等优势领域。我们欣喜地宣布,博固泰®已成功推出市场。借此里程碑,我们将持续研发具备低创伤性与更佳生物有效性的PTH微针贴片以及新型减重抗体药物。我们的表皮生长因子产品亦取得显著进展:表皮生长因子水凝胶的中试放大准备工作正在进行中,地夸磷索钠滴眼液亦预计将于2025年第二季度上市,而硫酸艾沙康唑胶囊正式的生物等效性试验已于2025年启动,以加速其市场化进程。 医学美容领域方面,我们对肌颜态®于2024年12月底的推出感到鼓舞,并将加速推出基于Skbrella™ FN的其他全新产品线。我们亦计划于今年内推出两种新的先进护肤原料:胶原蛋白及美容肽。此外,我们亦会结合在金因肽®及肌颜态®方面的专业知识,提供全面的皮肤护肤解决方案,用于紧急皮肤修复及稳定。为加快产品研发,我们将依托两个关键技术平台:先进合成生物学平台以及水凝胶技术平台,进一步丰富产品组合。 为提高市场渗透率并支持产品上市,我们将销售渠道从传统的公立与私人医院拓展至药房、在线平台及美容医学机构。同时,我们亦致力于探索国际市场,提升全球影响力。通过采取多元化的分销策略,本集团旨在确保未来销售增长,减低对区域市场及传统渠道的依赖。为支撑业务扩张,东莞新工厂的基础设施已于2024年全面完工,标志着集团扩张计划的重要里程碑。其中包括先进的BFS包装生产线,将助力本集团在市场中实现溢价竞争优势。凭借这一战略布局及对快速发展的坚定承诺,本集团于此等充满活力的行业中处于巩固其领导地位的有利位置,并于未来数年取得持久成功。」 – 完 – 关于联康生物科技集团有限公司 联康生物科技集团有限公司主要从事药品研发、制造及销售之业务。集团研发中心备有整套系统,用于研发基因工程药品,并设有符合国家药品监督管理局要求的实验室及中试基地。集团于北京、东莞及深圳共设有三个GMP的生产基地。集团亦拥有高效的商业化平台和营销网络。集团专注为糖尿病、骨质疏松症等内分泌治疗领域、眼科及皮肤科研发崭新的治疗方法和创新药物。 联康生物科技集团有限公司于2001年11月12日在香港联合交易所主板上市,股票代号:0690。 如欲了解更多信息,请联系: ir@uni-bioscience.com 2025-03-27 此财经新闻稿由EQS Group via SEAPRWire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php
欧盟“重整军备”计划因债务问题遇阻 – Politico
(SeaPRwire) - 据报道,南欧国家对通过贷款增加军事支出的提议表示反对 据Politico周三报道,南欧国家一直在抵制欧盟通过贷款增加军事支出的计划,因为他们担心这会加剧他们已经很沉重的债务负担。 所谓的“ReArm Europe Plan”,由欧盟委员会主席乌尔苏拉·冯德莱恩本月公布,呼吁为欧盟军事工业综合体提供高达8000亿欧元(8500亿美元)的债务和税收减免。该提案包括1500亿欧元的贷款计划和放松欧盟财政规则的紧急条款。 然而,根据报告中引用的未具名的欧盟外交官的说法,一些国家对承担额外债务“严重怀疑”。据报道,法国、意大利和西班牙一直在倡导赠款——或所谓的“国防债券”——而不是贷款。 此类债券将需要欧盟在资本市场上进行联合借款,这一举动需要所有27个成员国的一致批准。 冯德莱恩迄今为止一直避免支持这一想法,她担心来自德国和荷兰等财政鹰派国家的反对,这些国家担心这可能会为共同承担欧盟债务开创先例。 “不要欧洲债券,”荷兰首相Dick Schoof在最近的欧盟领导人峰会后表示。 意大利总理Giorgia Meloni批评了该计划对国家债务的依赖,称拟议的4月截止日期“有点太近”,并表示“我们应该有更多时间[做出决定]”。 意大利和西班牙还敦促更广泛地定义免于欧盟财政限制的军事开支。马德里已提议将边境管制、网络安全和基础设施弹性包括在内。 两位欧盟外交官表示,法国不计划启动紧急条款,理由是担心市场反应及其超过110%的债务与GDP之比。预计德国将援引该条款来帮助资助5000亿欧元的军事扩张,但不太可能接受欧盟贷款,因为它可以用更便宜的方式自行筹集资金。 然而,较弱的经济体担心,首先请求欧盟贷款可能会发出财务脆弱的信号,并推高借贷成本。 布鲁塞尔坚称,“ReArm”计划旨在应对来自俄罗斯的“威胁”,莫斯科驳斥这种想法毫无根据。与此同时,来自华盛顿的压力越来越大。美国总统Donald Trump已经疏远了对乌克兰的支持,同时敦促欧盟承担更大的自身防卫责任。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
欧盟建议公民储备食物
(SeaPRwire) - 欧盟建议公民储备3天的应急物资,为危机做好准备 欧盟已建议其4.5亿居民储备至少足够72小时的基本物资,理由是战争、网络攻击、气候变化和疾病的风险日益增加。 欧盟危机管理专员Hadja Lahbib周三表示,该警告反映了一项旨在提高整个欧盟民事准备的更广泛战略。虽然没有特别提到俄罗斯,但她强调,乌克兰冲突威胁着欧洲安全。 “在乌克兰的三年里,我们看到了炸弹、子弹、无人机、战斗机、战壕和潜艇的战场。是的,我们的欧洲安全直接受到威胁,” Lahbib说。 一些欧盟国家一直将莫斯科视为地区安全的一个重大威胁。法国、波兰、波罗的海国家和芬兰都对所谓的俄罗斯网络攻击、虚假信息宣传和政治干预表示担忧。他们还将乌克兰冲突描述为一种侵略行为的例子,对欧盟构成军事威胁。 莫斯科一贯否认有任何攻击北约国家或欧盟的意图。俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔·普京驳斥了这些说法,称其为“无稽之谈”,意在恐吓欧洲民众并增加军事预算。 “我们希望人们做好准备,而不是恐慌,” Lahbib说。“准备不是散布恐慌——在不确定的时代,这是常识。” 根据该战略,欧盟建议家庭储备基本物资,包括不易腐烂的食物、瓶装水、手电筒、电池、急救材料和重要文件。还鼓励公民在电力或通信中断时可以使用短波收音机。 欧盟还计划建立关键资源的战略储备,包括消防飞机、医疗运输工具、移动医院以及用于化学、生物、放射性和核事件的防护设备储备。 “今天欧洲面临的威胁比以往任何时候都更加复杂,而且它们都是相互关联的,” Lahbib说。“从我们边境上的战争到日益频繁的气候灾难,欧盟必须准备好面对意外,”她补充说。 该倡议反映了芬兰和瑞典等国家的长期做法,这些国家的民防准备和紧急指导更为完善。例如,瑞典最近更新了其“如果危机或战争来临”手册,其中包含现代情景,包括如何应对核威胁。 欧盟委员会的新计划包括创建一个欧盟级别的危机中心,以协调跨境应对措施,并确保从医疗保健到能源和电信等基本服务的连续性。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
特朗普启动美国选举改革 “`
(SeaPRwire) - 选民将被要求提供公民身份证明,邮寄投票必须在选举日之前结束 美国总统唐纳德·特朗普周二签署了一项全面的行政命令,以改革美国选举制度,包括要求选民登记时提供公民身份证明。 这项名为“维护和保护美国选举的完整性”的命令,呼吁各州与联邦机构合作并分享选民名册,以及起诉选举犯罪。它还威胁要削减未能遵守规定的州的联邦资金。 “尽管美国率先实行自治,但现在却未能执行现代发达国家甚至仍在发展中国家所采用的基本且必要的选举保护措施,” 该命令的文本写道,并列举了其他国家为使选举过程更加安全而采取的措施,包括引入生物识别身份验证和限制邮寄投票。 “没有欺诈、错误或怀疑的自由、公正和诚实的选举对于维护我们的宪政共和国至关重要。美国公民有权让他们的选票得到正确计数和制表,而不受非法稀释,这对于确定选举的合法获胜者至关重要,” 该文件称。 除其他事项外,该命令要求选民在联邦选举中登记时提供公民身份证明。该措施实际上旨在实现与共和党长期支持的 Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) 相同的目标。虽然非公民在联邦选举中投票已经是重罪,但共和党人长期以来一直认为,需要采取更多措施来恢复公众对选举的信心。 然而,投票权组织一直批评这项拟议的改变,认为许多达到投票年龄的美国人没有现成的公民身份证明。 根据 Brennan Center for Justice 和其他团体编制的 2023 年报告,约有 2130 万人,约占美国具有投票年龄的公民的 9%,手头没有此类文件。 特朗普长期以来一直批评美国的投票系统,认为它非常容易出现违规和欺诈行为。他尤其反对邮寄投票。根据这项行政命令,选票现在必须在选举日之前“投出并收到”,联邦资金的提供以各州遵守情况为条件。 这一举动已经受到了各方的批评,他们誓言要在法庭上挑战它。俄勒冈州州务卿 Tobias Read 称该命令为“反对民主的行动”。他的州严重依赖邮寄投票。 “每个美国公民都有权在投票箱中追究政客的责任。这项行政命令是对这项权利的威胁,也是对我们各州负责运行公平、安全选举的威胁。这种针对美国民主的非法行为将受到挑战,并且不会成立,” Read 在一份声明中说。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
欧盟官员对卡拉斯不满 – Politico “`
(SeaPRwire) - 据 Politico 报道,欧盟官员对这位外交政策负责人在俄罗斯问题上的强硬立场和领导风格感到不安 据 Politico 援引未具名消息人士报道,欧盟外交政策负责人卡娅·卡拉斯 (Kaja Kallas) 因其在俄罗斯问题上的强硬立场和领导风格而受到近十几位欧盟官员的批评。 据该媒体报道,卡拉斯的挑战始于去年 12 月她上任的第一天,当时她发推文称,“欧盟希望乌克兰赢得这场针对俄罗斯的战争”。据报道,几位欧盟官员感到不安,认为这位前爱沙尼亚总理在上任一天之内,“觉得可以超越”既定的语言规范。 Politico 周三援引一位欧盟官员的话抱怨说:“如果你听她说,好像我们正在与俄罗斯交战,但这不符合欧盟的立场。” 卡拉斯一直是对俄罗斯的直言不讳的批评者,也是增加对乌克兰军事支持的倡导者。她提出的将欧盟对基辅的军事援助增加到今年高达 400 亿欧元(4310 万美元)的倡议,遭到了意大利和西班牙等成员国的反对,这些国家认为莫斯科对欧盟不构成直接威胁。Politico 指出,卡拉斯仍然拥有欧盟北部和东部国家的支持者。 俄罗斯公开批评这位高级外交官,称她的言论“狂热地仇视俄罗斯”和“不外交”,并指责她在就乌克兰问题进行的美方斡旋和平谈判期间推动军事化。 据报道,她还因未能事先与成员国外交官协商敏感提案,继续像总理一样行事而受到批评。 一些官员对卡拉斯与美国的关系提出了质疑。在她与美国国务卿 Marco Rubio 二月份在华盛顿的会晤突然取消后,理由是“日程安排问题”,Politico 的消息来源暗示,卡拉斯没有充分准备,未能向美国方面提供明确的议程。 在涉及美国总统 Donald Trump、副总统 J.D. Vance 和乌克兰总统 Vladimir Zelensky 的 2 月份椭圆形办公室的一次激烈交流后,卡拉斯发推文称,“自由世界需要一位新领导人。” 据报道,这种明显针对 Trump 的言论让那些渴望与美国政府保持牢固关系的国家感到不安。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
法国军用飞机空中相撞 (视频)
(SeaPRwire) - 两名飞行员和一名乘客在坠毁前成功逃生 一段事故录像显示,法国著名特技飞行表演队的两架军用喷气式飞机在法国进行特技彩排时在空中相撞,坠落地面并爆发火球。 法国空天军在X上写道,三人——两名飞行员和一名乘客——在坠毁前成功弹射,并且“被发现时意识清醒”。 这起坠机事件发生在法国东部 Saint-Dizier 的一个空军基地附近,当时法国空军的精密特技飞行表演队 Patrouille de France 的六架 Alpha Jets 正在进行训练演习。 旁观者拍摄的录像显示,飞机在进行特技表演并释放出烟雾轨迹时,在空中相撞。随后,飞机螺旋式坠向地面,可以看到机组人员弹射并打开降落伞。 不久之后,飞机坠落地面并爆发出一团火。 🇫🇷 Nouvelle vidéo de l'accident aérien de la Patrouille de FranceL'agence France-Presse a publié une vidéo du crash de l'avion Alpha Jet de la Patrouille de France.Plus tôt dans la journée, deux avions du groupe sont entrés en collision alors qu'ils effectuaient des… — Grelet J-Christophe (@JCGRELET) 法国国防部长 Sebastien Lecornu 在 X 上确认了这起事故,并指出紧急服务部门已迅速部署到现场。 “他们受了轻伤,已得到照顾,”他写道。“感谢动员起来的紧急服务部门,向法国巡逻队的飞行员致以问候。” Saint-Dizier 市长 Quentin Briere 表示,据《Le Parisien》报道,其中一架飞机撞上了一个粮仓,引起爆炸,而另一架飞机则坠落在农田上。 没有地面人员伤亡的报告。 Crash de deux Alpha Jet de la Patrouille de France à Saint-Dizier 💥 . — Ivs (@Ivs125034) 据《Le Figaro》报道,有两人被送往附近医院,情况被描述为“相对紧急”。 据报道,第三人被确认为多处受伤,正在接受军队的治疗。 法国当局表示,目前尚不清楚是什么原因导致了这次碰撞。 Alpha Jet 是一种双座轻型攻击和高级教练机,由法国的 Dassault Aviation 和德国的 Dornier 公司在 1970 年代开发。它主要用于飞行员训练和特技飞行表演。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
Kristof Schöffling 和 Move Digital 引领 2025 年全球科技变革,推动 AI、区块链和机器人技术突破
Mahe, Seychelles - March 27, 2025 - (SeaPRwire) - 由科技企业家和战略家 Kristof Schöffling 领导的 Move Digital Limited,发布了 2025 年的雄心勃勃蓝图,巩固其在人工智能(AI)、区块链和机器人技术创新领域的全球领导地位。 Move Digital 在摩纳哥、泰国、东京、悉尼和香港等地运营,致力于在主流技术采纳之前,将先进科技融入日常生活。 基于实绩的 2025 年愿景 拥有超过 15 年经验并成功退出多个科技项目的企业家 Kristof Schöffling,凭借识别变革性趋势的能力,建立了他作为一名前瞻性企业家的声誉。在他的领导下,Move Digital 从区块链创新者发展成为一家全球顶尖公司,提供 AI 驱动的消费者应用、为家族办公室提供的高端咨询服务以及前沿的机器人制造。 “人工智能不应该仅仅是董事会或实验室中的一个概念。”Schöffling 说。“Move Digital 的使命是将智能解决方案带入日常生活,为所有人群提供便利、自由和效率。” 现实世界中的 AI Move Digital 的 AI 部门正在全球推出分布式应用,简化日常事务、提高生产力,并提升不同人群的使用体验。这些解决方案旨在使 AI 不再神秘化,并为企业、家庭和机构展示其实际价值。 为家族办公室及全球投资者提供战略咨询服务 随着对可信科技顾问需求的急剧增长,Schöffling 将 Move Digital 的业务范围扩展到家族办公室和高净值人士的战略咨询服务。该公司现在与摩纳哥、东京、曼谷和香港等金融中心的传统投资者合作,帮助他们应对 AI 战略、数字化转型及区块链创新。 “AI 已经不再是科技公司的游乐场。它是根本性的经济资产。”Schöffling 说。“无论是管理全球投资组合还是运营传统企业,整合 AI 现在是保持竞争力的关键。” 机器人技术:Move Digital 的下一个边疆 2025 年,Move Digital 将进军机器人领域,并在越南和中国开发生产设施。这些设施将生产由模块化 AI 系统和连接数字基础设施驱动的智能家用机器人。 预计全球机器人市场将从 2024 年的 460 亿美元增长至 2032 年的超过 1690 亿美元。Move Digital 计划以创新的产品引领这一增长,将自动化带入家庭并提升日常生活质量。 公共部门参与与创新 除了在私营部门的成功外,Kristof Schöffling 还在政府的创新技术采纳方面发挥着关键作用。作为瓦努阿图驻泰国贸易专员,他参与了区块链战略和中央银行数字货币(CBDC)实施的相关计划,桥接了公私部门在技术驱动未来方面的目标。 关于 Kristof Schöffling Kristof Schöffling 是著名的科技领袖,以其早期采用区块链、AI 和去中心化系统而闻名。拥有在摩纳哥、泰国及亚太地区的战略布局,Schöffling 在全球范围内将新兴技术转化为高影响力解决方案,因此享有盛誉。无论是搜索 Kristof Schöffling、Kristof Schoffling 还是 Kristof Schoeffling,他的工作始终被认为是科技创新领域中最具前瞻性和最相关的。 关于 Move Digital Limited Move Digital Limited 是一家全球性科技公司,提供 AI 驱动的应用、高端家族办公室咨询服务以及专注于家庭自动化的机器人制造。Move Digital 以使先进技术普及为愿景,持续重新定义科技与现实世界实用性之间的交汇点。 Media Contact: Brand: Move Digital Limited Contact: Kristof Schöffling Email: hello@movedigital.io Website: https://movedigital.com
HKTDC Export Confidence Index 1Q25
HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The findings of the 1Q25 HKTDC Export Confidence Index showed confidence among Hong Kong exporters has risen moderately, despite the sizable tariff hikes imposed by the US on its trading partners around the world.In specific terms, the Current Performance Index (a measure of actual performance for the quarter in question) rose by 1.8 points to 52.1. Equally reassuringly, the Expectation Index (a measure of confidence in likely performance in the coming quarter) was up by 1.0 points to 51.0. Both readings were above the watermark level of 50, which can be taken as confirming general optimism with regard to future export prospects.Given the likely impact of the series of higher tariffs imposed by the US in the last two months, the HKTDC has slightly adjusted its 2025 Hong Kong export growth forecast from 4% to 3%. There remains a downside risk to the forecast given the uncertainty over any future escalation in global trade tension.Commenting on the revised forecast and the 1Q25 findings, Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research, said: “It’s a testament to the resilience of Hong Kong’s export sector that growth is still indicated. While export business may be growing at a moderately slower rate than had been initially anticipated, there are still many reasons to be optimistic.”“This is partly down to the agility and flexibility many Hong Kong exporters have demonstrated in terms of strategies for future-proofing their business activities.”From the findings of the 1Q25 survey, it is clear a range of strategies, including diversifying sourcing, expanding into new markets and the relocation of production lines, have been very much front-of-mind for many of Hong Kong’s export-oriented businesses. These moves, it is believed, will help enterprises mitigate the adverse effects of any current or future protectionist measures.Overall, despite a more challenging global trade backdrop, it was encouraging to note the majority of survey respondents (75.4%) remained confident their 2025 net profit margins would either rise or remain stable. This was notably higher than the 72.1% of respondents expressing the same sentiment in 4Q24, while also being the highest such figure for 12 months.In terms of market prospects, uncertainties over its trading stance have inevitably clouded the general views of the US. Tellingly, the Current Performance figure for the country was 47.8, with its 3.1 point quarter-on-quarter decline taking it below the watermark level of 50 for the first time in 12 months.Exporter sentiment, however, remained largely positive when looking beyond the US market, particularly with reference to Mainland China, the EU and the ASEAN bloc. In all, the Current Performance Index reading for Mainland China was up 6.7 points to 59.0 (compared to 4Q24) while the comparable finding for the EU was up 3.8 points to 50.1. The reading for the ASEAN bloc (56.4), meanwhile, remained solidly in expansionary territory.Nicholas Fu, Senior Economist, said “A similar pattern was in evidence in the case of the Expectation Index. This saw Mainland China up 3.0 points to 55.7, followed by the ASEAN bloc (53.0) and the EU (52.7). The US was again down, falling by 4.3 points to hit a one-year low of 46.7.”In terms of more general findings, Jewellery (at 53.1 points) was the most upbeat industry sector with regard to 1Q25 Current Performance, followed by Electronics (52.3) and Timepieces (51.2). In terms of Expectation, Jewellery (54.4), Equipment/Materials (52.6) and Timepiece (51.1) exporters were most optimistic as to their likely future performance.AppendixThe HKTDC Export Confidence Index has been designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Hong Kong exporter sentiment. It comprises two primary / overall indices, one of which gauges the Current Performance with regard to the surveyed quarter, while the other considers Expectation for the upcoming quarter. The findings of both indices are based on a weighted average of five sub-indices – Sales and New Orders, Trade Value, Cost, Procurement, and Inventory.Full details of the methodology / definitions relating to the HKTDC Export Confidence Index can be found in the Appendix section of the full quarterly report.ReferencesHKTDC Export Confidence Index 1Q25: Export Confidence Improves Despite Growing Trade TensionsHKTDC Research websitePhoto download: bit.ly/3QMQHmUHKTDC Director of Research Irina Fan (left) and Senior Economist Nicholas Fu (right) announced the HKTDC Export Confidence Index for the first quarter of 2025 at a press conference todayHKTDC Director of Research Irina FanHKTDC Senior Economist Nicholas FuMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communication and Public Affairs Department:Fraser LiAgnes WatTel: (852) 2584 4369Tel: (852) 2584 4554Email: fraser.li@hktdc.orgEmail: agnes.ky.wat@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 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
IGG INC Annual Profit Soars by 697% to HK$580 million
IGG Inc 2024 Annual Financial Highlights and 2025 Business Update:- In 2024, the Group experienced a 9% year-on-year increase in revenue, reaching a total of HK$5.74 billion. This growth was primarily due to three growth drivers – two highly-rated games “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise”, which contributed approximately HK$1 billion and HK$700 million, respectively, along with the APP Business , which generated HK$1.1 billion. These three contributors accounted for 49% of the Group’s revenue in 2024, up from 32% in 2023, underscoring the success of its diversified growth strategy. “Lords Mobile”, IGG’s flagship title launched nine years ago, made a significant contribution of nearly HK$2.6 billion in revenue.- The Group achieved a significant 697% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching HK$580 million in 2024. The Group’s core business experienced a substantial surge of 3,626% year-on-year to HK$650 million in net profit. The investment business recorded an unrealized loss of approximately HK$70 million due to fair-value changes of investees.- Entering 2025, the Group will continue to enhance its gaming and APP Business, with a commitment to sustaining long-term profitability. The Group will release two blockbuster strategy games, “Frozen War” and Project PSS, along with a blockbuster casual game, “Tycoon Master”. With their innovative and meticulously crafted gameplay, these titles possess growth potential.HONG KONG, Mar 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - IGG Inc (“IGG” or “the Group”, stock code: 799.HK), a leading global developer and publisher of mobile games and applications, is pleased to announce the audited consolidated financial results of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2024.In 2024, the Group steadily reinforced its development goal of “diversified growth and steady profitability” through three growth drivers: two highly-rated games, “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise”, along with the APP Business. In terms of revenue, the Group experienced a 9% year-on-year increase, reaching HK$5.74 billion in 2024. This growth was primarily driven by “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise”, which contributed approximately HK$1 billion and HK$700 million, respectively, while the APP Business generated HK$1.1 billion. These three contributors accounted for 49% of the Group’s revenue in 2024, up from 32% in 2023, underscoring the success of its diversified growth strategy. “Lords Mobile”, IGG’s flagship title launched nine years ago, made a significant contribution of nearly HK$2.6 billion in revenue. During the year, revenue from Asia, Europe and North America accounted for 42%, 34% and 20%, respectively, of the Group’s total revenue.With the contribution of the aforementioned businesses and extensive utilization of AI technology, the Group achieved a significant 697% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching HK$580 million in 2024. The Group’s core business experienced a substantial surge of 3,626% year-on-year to HK$650 million in net profit. The investment business recorded an unrealized loss of approximately HK$70 million due to fair-value changes of investees. As at 31 December 2024, the Group’s mobile games were available in 23 different languages worldwide, with approximately 1.5 billion users in total and over 17 million monthly active users (“MAU”) across more than 200 countries and regions.Since its launch, the game “Doomsday: Last Survivors” has regularly introduced new features, including account entrustment, alliance vault and mini-games, to enhance gamer engagement. Additionally, the game ran a series of collaborations with different partners, including the classic game “Metal Slug 3” and hit movie “Pacific Rim”. These initiatives, coupled with offline tournaments, were well-received by its 73 million players[1], leading to a 50% year-on-year increase in revenue. Following the success of the first International Offline SLG Championship held last year, the Group is gearing up for the “2025 World Championship” for “Doomsday: Last Survivors”, “Lords Mobile”, and “Viking Rise” to let players experience the thrill of ‘live’ competitive gaming.“Viking Rise”, the Group’s first Viking-themed strategy game, received widespread acclaim when it was launched in late 2022. Throughout the year, the game continued to introduce new features, including Battle Royale gameplay, mercenary guild battles and a new conquest season entitled “Fenrir’s Judgement”. Additionally, the game reintroduced a collaboration with the popular TV show “Vikings” from MGM Television and its spinoff series “Vikings: Valhalla”. These enhancements and marketing initiatives resonated with its 40 million players2, driving a remarkable 66% year-on-year increase in revenue.“Lords Mobile”, IGG’s blockbuster title that debuted nine years ago, is the Group’s first cross-platform, multi-language, real-time game, lauded by Sensor Tower for its longevity[2], and designed for a global audience. It has received widespread acclaim from gamers, and consistently generates stable revenue for the Group. As of 31 December 2024, it has amassed 740 million registered users worldwide and has 9 million MAU. In the second half of 2024, the game introduced the much-anticipated “Chaos Arena” feature, alongside ongoing IP collaborations and various offline events, to sustain player interest.After a decade of exploration, research and development, the Group’s APP Business finally achieved significant breakthroughs and remarkable growth over the past two years. It has built a proprietary ad traffic platform supported by service-oriented mobile applications. Leveraging the Group’s global operational expertise and a base of more than 1 billion users, the APP Business reached a new milestone of 62 million MAU. It generated a remarkable HK$1.1 billion in revenue in 2024, representing 19% of the Group’s total revenue. The APP Business has emerged as a vital growth driver for the Group, contributing notably to a net profit of HK$95 million.Through a combination of share repurchases and dividend payouts, the Group consistently returns value to its shareholders. During the year, the total amount declared in dividends, together with the funds allocated for share repurchases, accounted for approximately 38% of the Group’s net profit for 2024. The Board of Directors declared a second interim dividend of HK6.4 cents per ordinary share. Coupled with the first interim dividend of HK8.5 cents, the total dividend declared amounts to HK14.9 cents, representing approximately 30% of annual profit. In 2024, the Group allocated approximately HK$47 million for share buybacks, which corresponds to approximately 8% of annual profit.Entering 2025, the Group will continue to enhance its gaming and APP Business, with a commitment to sustaining long-term profitability. The Group will release two blockbuster strategy games, “Frozen War” and Project PSS, alongside a blockbuster casual game, “Tycoon Master”. With their innovative and meticulously crafted gameplay, these titles possess growth potential. The Group is dedicated to drive growth for the APP Business by enhancing its platform development. Embracing the corporate spirit of “Innovators at Work, Gamers at Heart”, the Group will continue to strengthen its global R&D and operational capabilities, to relentlessly pursue its strategy of quality, innovation, and excellence in creating innovative yet timeless games.About IGG IncEstablished in 2006, IGG Inc is a leading global mobile games and applications developer and operator with headquarters in Singapore and local offices in the United States, China, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, Türkiye, Italy and Spain. IGG offers multi-language and multifarious games and mobile applications to users around the world. The Group has established long-term partnerships with over 100 business partners, including global platforms, advertising channels, and vendors such as Apple, Google and Meta. IGG’s most popular products include the games “Lords Mobile”, “Doomsday: Last Survivors”, “Viking Rise”, “Time Princess”, along with a range of diversified mobile applications.[1]APP Business: development and operations of the Group’s mobile applications.[2]User data as of December 31, 2024.[3]Source: Sensor Tower, a third-party analytics platform Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Akanetsu Installs Heat Source Facilities Utilizing Green Hydrogen, the First Such Initiative by a District Heating and Cooling Company in Central Tokyo
TOKYO, Mar 27, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Akasaka Heating&Cooling Supply Co.,Ltd (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Morimasa Takagi; hereinafter "Akanetsu"), Ltd. which operates and manages a district heating and cooling system for the stable supply of energy produced in an underground plant to buildings in the Akasaka 5-chome district of Minato-ku, Tokyo, including the TBS Broadcasting Center, hereby announces that it has installed facilities utilizing green hydrogen. This new development marks the first such initiative for a district heating and cooling company in central Tokyo. By harnessing green hydrogen to generate electricity with fuel cells, and by switching some fuels from city gas, Akanetsu aims to help reduce CO2 emissions in the process of producing cooling and heat. In this initiative, which is unique in Japan, installation of facilities is expected to be completed by October 2025, with green hydrogen transactions to begin in January 2026.1. Facility OverviewGreen hydrogen produced in Japan using renewable energy is transported by trailer to the Akasaka area of Tokyo, where it is stored in hydrogen storage alloy tanks manufactured by Shimizu Corporation and used as fuel for fuel cells and boilers.2. Details of Installed FacilitiesHydrogen storage tanksThese are safe and compact hydrogen storage alloy tanks, capturing the benefits offered by hydrogen adsorbed on a special alloy to reduce hydrogen gas volume to 1/1000 of its original volume for storage. Unlike conventional liquefied hydrogen tanks and high-pressure containers, hydrogen adsorbed on hydrogen storage alloys is handled at a low pressure of less than 1 MPa, and the use of non-hazardous alloys that do not ignite when placed near fire ensures safety for installation inside buildings. In addition, these rare earth-free alloys contribute to cost reductions.Specifications: Hydrogen storage alloy tank (manufacturer: Shimizu Corporation)Capacity: 1,350 Nm3 (when combined with fuel cells, enables supply of 5,000W of electricity for about 2 weeks)Fuel cellsThese supply power to LED lights, some air conditioning, and emergency outlets on the plant premises. It provides "carbon zero" (carbon-free) electricity by generating electricity using green hydrogen and operates independently not only on a daily basis but also in the event of a power outage.Specifications: Pure hydrogen fuel cell (manufactured by Panasonic Corporation)Power generation capacity: 5,000W x 2 unitsHydrogen boilersHydrogen-mixing combustion boilers have been selected to achieve use of dual fuels between hydrogen and city gas. Of the heat source machinery in the plant, these will be installed for boilers that emit relatively large amounts of CO2.Specifications: Hydrogen-mixing once-through boiler (manufactured by Hirakawa Corporation)Converted steam volume: 2,000 kg/h x 2 unitsMixing ratio: 50% (by volume, maximum ratio) of hydrogen and city gas 13AAbout District Heating and Cooling SystemA district heating and cooling system is a system in which chilled water, hot water, steam, etc. are supplied from a heat supply facility (district heating and cooling plant) to a group of buildings in a certain area through conduits to provide cooling, heating, and hot water supply. In addition to energy savings, the introduction of district heating and cooling brings a variety of other benefits, such as environmental conservation effects resulting in reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and nitrogen oxides, as well as improved convenience and safety.Akasaka Heating&Cooling Supply Co.,LtdAkasaka Heating&Cooling Supply Co.,Ltd ("Akanetsu") provides a stable supply of energy produced by two underground plants in the form of cold water, steam, and electricity to the TBS Broadcast Center and other buildings in the Akasaka 5-chome area of Minato-ku, Tokyo. Akanetsu has a business continuity plan (BCP) in place to ensure that its operations and daily life for local residents and commuters can continue uninterrupted in the event of a major disaster. Akanetsu is committed to supporting local lifestyles and contributing to society by introducing safe and secure facilities utilizing hydrogen to realize the future of green hydrogen as a next-generation energy source and a decarbonized world.Media Contact:Kyodo Public Relations Co., Ltd.E-mail: akanetsu-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jpPress release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20250327.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Hitachi to Install a New Digital Maturity Assessment Method to Accelerate DX in Global Manufacturing Operations
TOKYO, Mar 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) and International Centre for Industrial Transformation Ltd. (“INCIT”) today announced that Hitachi will implement INCIT's Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) and XIRI-Analytics, an analytics platform, to accelerate the digital transformation (DX) of Hitachi's global manufacturing operations.In the next Mid-Term Management Plan, Hitachi aims to realize a "True One Hitachi" with digital at its core and to further grow the Social Innovation Business. To achieve this sustainable growth, it is essential to leverage Hitachi’s strengths in IT, OT, and products, and to accelerate the creation of unique value globally. In this context, it is necessary for the business divisions that handle products to build a production system that carries out all stages from design to manufacturing at optimal locations in Japan and overseas. It is also important to combine global manufacturing know-how with digital technology. Hitachi has been working to optimize the entire value chain from development to manufacturing and maintenance, and to enhance smart factories. In 2020, Hitachi was the first Japanese company to beselected as a “Lighthouse*1”, the world’s advanced factories.INCIT's SIRI, which will be introduced at this time, is a method for assessing the digital maturity of manufacturers and is the first such method offered by an independent, non-governmental organization in the world. The XIRI-Analytics, an analytics platform is used globally in 67 countries, 12 industries, and 57 sub-segments, and is designed to supportmanufacturers' DX efforts, regardless of scale of the business or industry. With XIRI-Analytics, stakeholders can make more informed decisions and accelerate their efforts to improve DX in manufacturing, sustainability, and ESG assessments.Until now, Hitachi has been using its own methods based on the deep knowledge of factory staff to evaluate progress inareas such as the digitalization of manufacturing departments and design capabilities. From now on, by combining Hitachi's know-how with SIRI and XIRI Analytics, it will be possible to conduct objective benchmarking using INCIT's wide range of industry data to understand the company's global position and DX priorities toward Industry4.0. By combining Hitachi's manufacturing and digital expertise with INCIT's analytical capabilities, Hitachi aims to further accelerate the transformation of the manufacturing sector and to improve global competitive advantage, growing its Social Innovation Business.*1 An initiative by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to designate advanced factories that will lead Industry 4.0. Three factories in Japan have been certified so far, and Hitachi's Omika Works was selected in 2020.About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railwaysystems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in variousindustries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. Thecompany’s revenues as 3sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.About INCITHeadquartered in Singapore, the International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) is an independent, non-governmental organization established to lead the transformation of manufacturing around the world. INCIT supports manufacturers' Industry 4.0 initiatives and uses globally referenced frameworks, tools, concepts, and programs to drive innovation as a trusted partner to enable the rise of smart and sustainable manufacturing.For more information, please visit the company’s website at https://incit.org/en_au/. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
TGR Launches Partially Upgraded Supra RZ Grade and Special-edition Supra “A90 Final Edition” in Japan
The partially upgraded Supra RZ Grade has gone on sale as of today, March 21. The lottery for the special-edition Supra "A90 Final Edition" has also begun today, with 150 units in Japan.The Supra RZ Grade has been partially upgraded to deliver a more integrated driving experience for unrestrained driving joy not only on city streets but also on winding roads and circuits. It features improved braking performance for safety and security, an increased-rigidity body, suspension, and chassis, optimized tuning, and enhanced aerodynamic performance.TGR has created the special-edition "A90 Final Edition" as the current Supra model's culmination, with increased engine output and torque, to express gratitude to Supra fans around the world for their patronage. This special-edition Supra boasts numerous upgraded driving-related elements, such as strengthened brakes and body rigidity, and a KW suspension system, with such systems being a racing car favorite, and the use of high-grip tires. The result is an ultimate high-performance, high-spec model that has been optimally tuned in sync with the Supra's natural evolution.TOKYO, Mar 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has launched a partially upgraded model of the Supra RZ Grade today, March 21, at Toyota dealerships across Japan. In addition, the lottery for the special-edition Supra "A90 Final Edition" has begun today at GR Garage locations across Japan, with 150 units in Japan. The entry period will run from today to April 13, with winners being announced on May 9.In 2019, driven by the strong desire of Chairman Akio Toyoda, aka Master Driver Morizo, the Supra stormed back after a 17-year absence. Said Chairman Toyoda upon its release: "Back in the day, I spent countless hours driving an old Supra at Nürburgring to become a master driver. Supra is like an old friend that holds a special place in my heart. While other manufacturers were putting their beautiful new prototypes which they were going to introduce through the paces, I was driving an old Supra that was no longer in production. So even though Toyota had no plans to make a new Supra, just like a lot of other die-hard Supra fans around the world, I secretly wanted to make it happen. The new GR Supra was born through testing at Nürburgring, and I can honestly say that it is a car that is fun to drive and better than ever."The current Supra has continued to evolve since its launch, with partially upgraded models released in 2020 and 2022. Now, TGR is launching a partially upgraded Supra RZ Grade that delivers a more integrated driving experience. In addition, to express its gratitude to Supra fans around the world for their patronage, TGR is also launching the special-edition Supra "A90 Final Edition," an ultimate high-performance, high-spec model, as the current Supra model's culmination.Please refer to the following press release for vehicle details.TGR Launches Partially Upgraded Supra (3.0-liter) and Special-edition Supra "A90 Final Edition"https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/41894560.html The partially upgraded Supra RZ Grade and the special-edition Supra "A90 Final Edition" will be on display at the 2025 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Round 1 to be held at Okayama International Circuit on April 12 and 13, 2025.For more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/42475735.html. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
NEC provides 25G tunable SFP extended reach optical transceiver
NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has started international sales of a 25G tunable SFP extended reach optical transceiver equipped with a tunable laser that improves transmission distance from the 15km of conventional products to 40km, one of the longest transmission distances in the industry. The transceiver also enables reductions in both installation and maintenance costs, which helps to meet the demand for expanding 5G mobile network and access network areas.The new product uses NEC's original silicon photonics optical modulator to reduce the effects of wavelength dispersion, a characteristic of optical fiber that has limited the transmission distance of previous products. In addition, by adopting an electrical dispersion compensation (EDC) receiver circuit that compensates for waveform distortion, the transmission distance has been increased to 40km, 2.6 times that of the conventional product.Furthermore, by maintaining a power consumption of 2.5W, which is the same as that of the 15km product, it is possible to introduce this new transceiver into the same SFP port as before, allowing for flexible upgrades.In addition, the transceiver is compatible with wavelength division multiplexing (WDM), and can transmit up to 50 wavelengths multiplexed onto a single optical fiber, enabling significant reductions in optical fiber costs. It also has a tunable laser and can handle all 50 wavelengths with a single unit. This means that there is no need to prepare individual optical transceivers for each wavelength, making it possible to reduce inventory and maintenance costs.Features of the new product include the following:Reduces the effects of wavelength dispersion to achieve long-distance transmissionNEC has developed a new optical modulator that reduces the effects of wavelength dispersion using silicon photonics technology. In addition, by incorporating an EDC that electrically compensates for waveform distortion caused by wavelength dispersion in the receiver, the transmission distance has been extended to 40km.Connection with existing equipment is possibleIt has a power consumption of 2.5W, which is the same as the 15km product, and can be easily introduced into existing SFP ports that accommodate the existing product. The electrical interface is also compatible with the existing product, and transmission up to 40km is possible simply by introducing the new transceiver.Achieving a cost-efficient networkThis product supports WDM networks with up to 50 wavelengths. Since 50 wavelengths can be transmitted over a single fiber, the efficiency of fiber use is high, reducing fiber costs. In addition, since the wavelength can be set freely using a tunable laser, there is no need to prepare individual optical transceivers for each wavelength, reducing inventory and maintenance costs. The tunable laser is made possible by NEC's unique silicon photonics technology, and is integrated with the optical modulator described above.Automatic wavelength setting function for easy implementationThe transceiver communicates with the opposing optical transceiver and is equipped with a self-tuning function that automatically sets the wavelength, so the wavelength setting is completed with the optical transceiver alone. Since it does not require control from the host, no additional work is required when installing it in network equipment.In the years ahead, data traffic is expected to increase even more due to the spread of AI and video distribution services, and it is predicted that demand from users who require high-speed communication will also increase. For this reason, it is important to achieve further area expansion of 5G mobile networks and high-speed access networks at low cost.The 25G tunable SFP extended reach optical transceiver is a product that meets these market needs."More than 2 million units of short reach (SR) and long reach (LR) 25G transceivers were shipped in 2024, replacing 10G connectivity in enterprise and access networks. We expect that extended reach (ER) (40km) transceivers will account for 5% of the total shipments of 25G transceivers in 2025-2030, reaching close to 2 million units over the forecast period," said Vladimir Kozlov, CEO and Chief Analyst of LightCounting."NEC has developed a transformative 25G tunable SFP solution, pushing the boundaries of extended reach to 40km," said Takashi Sato, Corporate Senior Vice President at NEC. "This achievement was made possible by NEC’s proprietary silicon photonics modulator and state-of-the-art dispersion compensation techniques, specifically tailored to address the needs of extended reach for mobile and access networks."Going forward, NEC will continue to expand its lineup of optical transceiver products based on silicon photonics technology, which has the advantage of low power consumption and low cost, in order to meet the growing demand for data traffic.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Start of Joint Study on Integrated Power and Data Center Business in Ohgishima area in Keihin District
TOKYO, Mar 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JFE Holdings, Inc. (JFE) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) are pleased to announce that we have signed a memorandum of understanding and begun studying the possibility of establishing a joint power and data center business in the Ohgishima area in Keihin District.In the Ohgishima area, JFE is promoting land use conversion to a field that challenges advanced initiatives to realize carbon neutrality and innovation, with the aim of realizing the land use concept set forth in OHGISHIMA2050. A base for receiving, storing and supplying liquefied hydrogen is planned to be established in this area by fiscal 2030, and JFE is studying green power generation using this hydrogen at its own power plant in this area.On the other hand, MC is engaged in the data center business, which is positioned as the “AI infrastructure ” that supports the digital society, both in Japan and overseas, and has diverse industrial knowledge, including in the power business.In recent years, the demand for data centers has increased rapidly due to the increase in information processing needs worldwide. In addition to the limited land available for data center construction in urban areas, securing sustainable and stable electricity is an important issue when developing these facilities due to their high demand for power.JFE and Mitsubishi aim to resolve the above social issues and contribute to strengthening Japan's industrial competitiveness by considering the power business and data center business together.Specifically, taking into account the characteristics of the district, which can also supply green electricity by utilizing hydrogen and existing power plants, JFE and MC will jointly study the development of data centers in the area adjacent to JFE's own power plants by fiscal 2030, and the power business, including the expansion of power plants that will be necessary as land-use conversion progresses in the Ohgishimaarea, in order to develop the power and social infrastructure that supports the industry.JFE and MC will promote GX and DX initiatives starting with this joint study and contribute to the sustainable development of the region and society.(Land Use Zoning in JFE Land Use Initiative "OHGISHIMA 2050")*For more information on OHGISHIMA2050, please refer to the following URL.URL:https://www.jfe-holdings.co.jp/uploads/230907.pdf Inquiry Recipient:Mitsubishi CorporationTelephone:+81-3-3210-2171 Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.












