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美国民主党人呼吁特朗普解雇国土安全部部长

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(SeaPRwire) -   在发生两起涉及联邦特工的致命枪击事件后，立法者威胁对克里斯蒂·诺姆提出弹劾 针对周末联邦特工在明尼阿波利斯市造成一名男子死亡的事件，美国众议院民主党高层威胁称，除非总统唐纳德·特朗普将国土安全部部长克里斯蒂·诺姆解职，否则将启动对她的弹劾程序。 众议院少数党领袖哈基姆·杰弗里斯及其副手凯瑟琳·克拉克和皮特·阿吉拉尔在周二的一份联合声明中表示，国土安全部（DHS）所释放的暴力“必须立即停止”，诺姆应立即被解雇。他们警告说，如果诺姆不被免职，他们将在众议院启动弹劾程序。他们补充说，此事可以“用简单的方式或艰难的方式”处理。 这一最后通牒是在一波批评浪潮之后发出的。此前，众议院民主党党团多数成员已签署支持本月早些时候提出的弹劾条款，这些条款涉及雷内·古德和亚历克斯·普雷蒂的致命枪击事件，两人均为美国公民，在明尼阿波利斯被ICE（移民和海关执法局）特工杀害。这些事件是该市日益激进的移民执法行动的一部分，加强了对国土安全部的审查以及要求诺姆下台的呼声。 来自一些共和党议员的压力也在增加，他们加入了要求她辞职的呼吁。 据国会助手称，由伊利诺伊州众议员罗宾·凯利领导的民主党弹劾推动已获得162名共同提案人，自普雷蒂被杀以来增加了51名民主党人。到目前为止，还没有共和党人加入弹劾努力，尽管有数十人呼吁对枪击事件进行调查。 在明尼苏达州一项有争议的联邦移民执法行动之后，明尼阿波利斯已连续多日出现示威活动。国土安全部已部署了数千名特工，进行其迄今为止规模最大的国内行动，旨在逮捕非法移民。 特朗普周三为诺姆进行了辩护，表示她的职位并未面临迫在眉睫的危险。当他被问及离开白宫时诺姆是否会下台时，他回答说：“不，” 后来他告诉福克斯新闻，他对她充满信心，称她“关闭了边境”，并称这项努力是“巨大的成功”。 美国内阁官员被弹劾的情况很少见。两年前，由共和党领导的众议院曾因拜登政府的边境和移民政策弹劾了国土安全部部长亚历杭德罗·马约卡斯，但参议院驳回了指控。在此之前，唯一被弹劾过的内阁成员是1876年的战争部长威廉·贝尔纳普，他同样被宣告无罪。 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。

泰晤士报：英国针对移民的虚假工作骗局被曝光

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(SeaPRwire) -   据该媒体的一项调查显示，一个黑市正在向面临驱逐的移民提供“仅工资单”签证赞助。 据《泰晤士报》的一项卧底调查显示，一个虚假技术工人签证赞助黑市正在英国各地运作，让移民能够利用欺诈性的“仅工资单”工作留在该国。 该媒体周二报道称，其调查揭露了一个利用技术工人签证系统的网络。该系统于2020年推出，旨在解决劳动力短缺问题，允许获得许可的英国公司通过英国内政部的赞助证书（CoS）为海外工人提供赞助。 据报道，在这个计划下，中介会拿走申请人的身份证，发放一份赞助证书，然后伪造工资单和税务记录。据《泰晤士报》报道，从纸面上看，移民似乎技能熟练、收入丰厚，有资格获得技术工人签证。 该报写道，实际上，这些“仅工资单”工作并不提供实际工作，一旦移民获得签证，就会被迫从事现金交易的工作。他们必须偿还虚假工资和额外费用，有时每月高达数百英镑，否则就有失去赞助的风险。 据报道，这些虚假工作签证的费用高达2万英镑（2.75万美元），主要被面临驱逐或入境禁令的人以及签证到期后想留下来的外国学生使用。中介会从安排这些交易中赚取佣金。 《泰晤士报》表示，其为期四个月的调查通过秘密拍摄和对数十名签证中介的采访，记录了超过250个虚假工作岗位的提供情况，大部分是通过社交媒体进行的。这一欺诈计划的全貌尚不清楚。 英国内政部表示将对这起诈骗案展开紧急调查。“我们正在调查这一非法活动，不会容忍此类行为，” 该部门告诉《泰晤士报》。 英国在移民问题上的压力越来越大，政府数据显示，2025年有超过4.1万名移民乘坐小船穿越英吉利海峡，这是有记录以来年度总数第二高的一次。尽管实施了更严格的庇护控制和基于贡献的定居模式，但许多英国人仍然对他们所认为的不受控制的移民和薄弱的边境执法感到沮丧。 这个问题削弱了人们对政府的信心，近期民意调查显示，英国首相基尔·斯塔默的支持率暴跌 —— 目前约四分之三的英国人对他评价不佳，这是有记录以来最低的支持率之一。近几个月来，这也引发了全国各地民众对移民激增的不满情绪不断增加，活动组织者称这是在挑战他们认为失灵的政府体系。 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。

特朗普威胁伊拉克

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(SeaPRwire) -   总统警告称，如果努里·马利基再次出任总理，美国将不会帮助巴格达 美国总统唐纳德·特朗普警告伊拉克，如果前总理努里·马利基重新掌权，美国将采取报复措施。 伊斯兰达瓦党领导人在2006年至2014年期间担任总理——他是自2003年美国入侵伊拉克以来唯一一位担任过两届总理的伊拉克人——此前他还担任过其他内阁职位。特朗普周二在“真相社交”（Truth Social）上发布的一篇帖子中发出了这一警告。 “上次马利基执政时，国家陷入了贫困和全面混乱。这种情况不应再次发生，”特朗普写道。他指责马利基推行“疯狂的政策和意识形态”，并威胁称，如果马利基重新掌权，美国将撤回援助。 伊拉克议会中的什叶派阵营上周六提名马利基为总理，实际上一旦选出新总统，这位75岁的政治家就基本会得到任命。根据伊拉克的配额制度或高级职位安排，库尔德政党有权推选担任主要为象征性职务的总统人选，他们周二要求推迟投票。 美国国务卿马尔科·鲁比奥周日告诫巴格达，新政府不要采取亲伊朗的立场。华盛顿对伊拉克仍有影响力，部分原因是巴格达将石油出口收入存于纽约联邦储备银行（Federal Reserve Bank in New York）。 马利基曾流亡25年，在美国推翻萨达姆·侯赛因领导的逊尼派政府后回国，该政府曾打压他所在的政党。他参与了美国支持的“去复兴党化”计划，批评者称该计划助长了宗派暴力和逊尼派激进化。 政治对手指责马利基腐败、处理宗派紧张关系不当，以及安全政策不力，导致伊拉克在2014年易受伊斯兰国（IS，前称ISIS）的攻击。这个逊尼派圣战组织——在美国支持推翻大马士革政府的企图导致叙利亚局势动荡期间，在邻国叙利亚壮大起来——击溃了美国训练的当地安全部队后，占领了伊拉克城市摩苏尔。最终，在与伊朗结盟的什叶派民兵的大力帮助下，该组织被击败。 尽管在国内外压力下被迫辞去总理职务，但马利基通过其在议会的影响力仍保留着政治影响力。 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。

TANAKA Recognized as a “Tokyo Sports Promotion Company” for the 11th Consecutive Year

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TOKYO, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announces that it has been recognized as a Tokyo Sports Promotion Company for fiscal 2025 under the certification program administered by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. This marks the 11th consecutive year of recognition for the Group, following its initial certification in fiscal 2015.The Tokyo Sports Promotion Company Certification System was established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in fiscal 2015, under which companies and organizations that actively promote employees’ participation in sports and engage in social contribution activities related to sports are certified as Tokyo Sports Promotion Companies. In fiscal 2025, 427 companies in Japan received certification, bringing the total number of certified companies to 656.At TANAKA, in addition to initiatives aimed at promoting employee health and enhancing internal communication, the Group is engaged in supporting the promotion of sports as part of its commitment to contributing to the realization of an inclusive society and the creation of a healthy society.Externally, TANAKA continues its sponsorship activities as an official partner of the Japan Blind Football Association (JBFA). The Group also served as a category sponsor for awards and ceremonies at the LIGA.i Blind Soccer Top League 2025. Through these initiatives, TANAKA supports the wider adoption and development of sports while working to deepen understanding of parasports and to promote a society that respects diversity.In addition, as part of health promotion measures for employees and their families, TANAKA implemented the “TANAKA Health Challenge 2025.” This employee participatory initiative allows participants to select from multiple health and exercise-related challenge items that can be incorporated into daily life according to individual lifestyles, and to work on them over a designated period. The program focuses primarily on activities such as walking and stretching, which help address a lack of physical activity and improve lifestyle habits, thereby encouraging greater health awareness and positive behavioral change. Through these efforts, TANAKA contributes to the prevention of lifestyle-related diseases and the maintenance of both physical and mental health.These ongoing initiatives have been recognized, leading to the Group’s certification for the 11th consecutive year.TANAKA will continue its efforts to promote health through sports and to engage in social contribution activities on an ongoing basis.About TANAKASince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,591 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2024 were 846.9 billion yen.TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.TANAKA Corporate Websitehttps://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/Press inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.https://www.tanaka.co.jp/support/req/other_contact_e/index.htmlPress release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/doc/20260128.pdf  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

马斯克痛批波兰外长为“流口水的蠢货”

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(SeaPRwire) -   拉多斯瓦夫·西科尔斯基指责这位科技亿万富翁从“战争罪”中牟利后，一场线上争执爆发了   科技亿万富翁埃隆·马斯克在社交媒体平台X上的一场激烈交锋中，称波兰外长拉多斯瓦夫·西科尔斯基为“流口水的蠢货”。 这场冲突爆发前，西科尔斯基指责马斯克“靠战争罪赚钱”，并质问他为何不阻止“俄罗斯人使用Starlink”。 西科尔斯基早些时候分享了美国战争研究所（ISW）的一份报告，该报告称俄罗斯军队正越来越多地使用马斯克旗下SpaceX运营的Starlink卫星来引导对乌克兰的无人机袭击。ISW表示，包括BM-35、Shahed和Molniya型号在内的无人机正安装Starlink系统，以扩大射程并提高精度。 “嘿，大人物，你为什么不阻止俄罗斯人使用Starlink呢？”西科尔斯基周二写道。 马斯克周三回击道：“这个流口水的蠢货甚至没意识到Starlink是乌克兰军事通信的支柱。” 这并非马斯克和西科尔斯基之间的首次公开冲突。去年12月，马斯克呼吁解散欧盟，他在推特上写道“欧盟官僚机构正慢慢将欧洲闷死”，并主张应将主权归还给各个国家，以便政府能更好地代表其公民。 上周欧盟因X涉嫌违反2022年《数字服务法案》（Digital Services Act）下的透明度要求，对其处以1.2亿欧元（约1.63亿美元）罚款后，马斯克对欧盟的批评加剧。这位作为该平台多数股东的科技企业家回应称，将欧盟比作“第四帝国”。 西科尔斯基在社交媒体上对马斯克解散欧盟的呼吁作出回应，让他“去火星”。 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。

瑞典将打击青少年杀手

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(SeaPRwire) -   北欧国家欲将严重暴力犯罪的责任年龄从15岁降至13岁 瑞典政府计划将刑事责任年龄从15岁降至13岁，以打击犯罪团伙利用未成年人实施严重犯罪的行为。 本周正式宣布的这些措施旨在解决长期存在的“暴力即服务”（VaaS）问题，有组织犯罪集团招募年轻罪犯为客户实施袭击、爆炸和谋杀。目前在瑞典，15岁以下的青少年即使被抓获也不会被监禁，而是转介给社会服务机构。 司法部长贡纳尔·斯特罗姆默在新闻发布会上表示，去年有52名15岁以下的人涉及与谋杀或谋杀策划相关的法庭程序，这取代了对年幼犯罪者的审判。他说，尽管整体青少年犯罪率下降，但未成年人的暴力犯罪却在上升。 政府表示，该提案平衡了公共安全、更好地为受害者伸张正义以及引导未成年人远离犯罪的机会。 这项改变将是临时性的，将于7月启动，持续五年，之后责任年龄可能恢复到15岁。如果获得通过，未成年人仍将面临比成年人更轻的监禁刑期。包括瑞典监狱官员和儿童权利组织BRIS在内的反对者称该计划适得其反，警告这会增加累犯率，并促使犯罪团伙招募更年幼的儿童。 倾向右翼的总理乌尔夫·克里斯特松领导的政府于2022年上台，承诺减少有时会导致旁观者死亡的帮派地盘争斗。部长们面临着反移民政党瑞典民主党的压力，该党在议会支持政府，但在内阁中没有职位。瑞典下次大选将于9月举行。 去年4月，瑞典牵头成立了一个欧洲刑警组织警察特别工作组，以打击VaaS网络。其他成员包括比利时、丹麦、芬兰、法国、德国、冰岛、荷兰和挪威。 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。

UBS担忧：金价上涨因特朗普贬低美元，加剧“美国相对衰落的叙事”

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(SeaPRwire) -   昨日，黄金价格再创新高，飙升至5300美元以上。根据Comex连续合约计算，今早金价惊人上涨3%。今年以来，黄金已累计上涨22.31%。个中缘由不难理解。随着美元下跌，投资者纷纷逃离受拖累的资产，而黄金作为避险资产表现出色。美元兑一篮子外汇的汇率今年以来下跌超过2%。1欧元目前可兑换1.20美元，1英镑兑1.38美元。美元已多年未如此疲软。 美国总统唐纳德·特朗普表示，他对此完全没有意见。“不，我认为这很棒，”他说，“我认为美元的价值——看看我们正在做的生意就知道了。美元表现得很好。” 总统希望美元贬值能降低美国资产价格，从而推动美国出口贸易。 风险在于，全球其他国家可能会对美元作为世界“储备货币”的地位失去信心——所谓储备货币，是指美元及美元计价资产始终是安全选择的观念。华尔街没有人真的认为美国近期会失去储备货币地位，但他们对此讨论颇多。 “美元不太可能在一夜之间失去储备货币地位，”UBS的保罗·多诺万（Paul Donovan）本周早些时候表示，“然而，美国在国际上的影响力下降，以及国际投资者对法治等关键问题的质疑，意味着美元正在失去市场份额。此外，随着贸易停滞（甚至可能萎缩），储备货币地位的重要性下降。国际投资者不太可能大幅撤离美元资产，但可能对增持美元资产兴趣降低。” 今早，他对客户表示：“美元走弱的风险在于美国相对衰落的叙事，这会影响资本流动。债券——而非通胀——最易受美元疲软影响。”  Convera的首席外汇和宏观策略师乔治·维西（George Vessey）对表示：“共性问题在于美国政策的反复无常，这重新推高了美元的风险溢价，促使投资者转出美元计价资产或对冲风险敞口。” ING的克里斯·特纳（Chris Turner）撰文称，他认为美元兑其他货币可能再下跌3%。 “我们没想到美元抛售的幅度会如此之快。关键要看美元在今晚联邦公开市场委员会（Federal Open Market Committee）会议前后的表现。我们认为，美联储转向暂停加息可能会给美元提供一些支撑。然而，如果反弹乏力，即使美国短期收益率上升，美元当日仍收低，那么这将标志着美元动能非常看跌，”他在一份报告中表示。 “我们可能正在迈向美元下跌3%的合理区间。很难用基本面支撑这一观点，但现在的压力确实在美元身上，需要它证明情况并非如此。”  随着美元作为“价值储存手段”的功能失效，投资者转而涌入黄金，且[原文缺失内容]作为对冲美元下跌的工具，你可能会认为比特币表现良好。  但事实并非如此。  今早，这种加密货币的价格为8.94万美元——远低于其历史高点。过去12个月，比特币下跌超过13%。Yardeni Research的埃德·亚德尼（Ed Yardeni）昨日就这一话题撰写了最佳标题：《黄金是新的比特币吗？》 所有这些波动在一定程度上掩盖了美国股市的表现：昨日，标准普尔500指数（S&P 500）创下历史新高，上涨0.41%，收于6978.6点。今早该指数期货上涨0.33%。但对外国投资者而言，昨日0.41%的涨幅被美元下跌带来的1%损失完全抵消——这是罕见的例子：尽管美元资产上涨，但由于美元贬值，其全球价值仍出现下跌。 综合来看，交易者似乎押注特朗普的“弱美元、促出口”策略将利好股市——但为防总统出错，他们也在买入黄金。 以下是今早纽约股市开盘前的市场概况：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。 标准普尔500指数（S&P 500）期货今早上涨0.33%。上一交易日收盘上涨0.41%，收于6978.60点，创历史新高。 STOXX Europe 600指数早盘下跌0.43%。 英国富时100指数（FTSE 100）早盘下跌0.32%。  日本日经225指数（Nikkei 225）持平。 中国沪深300指数（CSI 300）上涨0.26%。 韩国综合股价指数（KOSPI）上涨1.69%。 印度NIFTY 50指数上涨0.66%。 比特币（Bitcoin）上涨至8.94万美元。

Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2026 ‘Capturing Next Growth Momentum’ Concludes Successfully

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HONG KONG, January 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum, themed “Capturing the Next Growth Momentum,” and jointly organized by Hong Kong Association of Registered Public Interest Entity Auditors Limited (PIEAA), The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC), The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD), and the Association of Hong Kong Capital Market Practitioners Limited (HKCMP), was successfully concluded this morning.  Mr Clement Chan, BBS, MH, JP, Chairman of the Forum cum Chairman of PIEAA; Mr. Paul Chan Mo-Po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of HKSAR, Dr. Kenneth Lam, Chairman of the Forum Organizing Committee cum Executive Deputy Chairman of CHKLC, together with Mr XU Weigang, Director-General, Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, and other distinguished guests, jointly officiated at the forum launching ceremony. The Forum brought together professionals from the capital markets, government institutions, academia, and the financial sector. Together, these great minds discussed the prospects, challenges, and opportunities for the global and Chinese economies in 2026.Under the theme “Capturing the Next Growth Momentum,” the Forum brought together leaders and experts to examine the key forces shaping the future of global finance. Panel discussions focused on the advancement of digital assets and the structural evolution of capital markets, highlighting both tangible progress and emerging opportunities. The keynote address invited participants to reflect on Hong Kong’s unique competitive advantages and the importance of sustaining its relevance within an increasingly interconnected national and international landscape. The event concluded with a lunch session, during which discussions turned to corporate governance and reinforced the enduring importance of integrity, accountability, and foresight as the foundation of sustainable, long-term growth.Mr. Clement Chan said, “2026 marked the third edition of our Forum—a platform established to foster reflection, dialogue, and transformation. We gathered with a shared purpose: to explore how Hong Kong can renew its competitive edge, enhance market sophistication, and capture the next wave of growth momentum amid a rapidly evolving global landscape.“Through candid conversations and thoughtful exchanges, the Forum has sought to inspire fresh perspectives and reinforce the vitality of our capital markets—promoting creativity, inclusiveness, and forward momentum amid technological acceleration and structural change. Guided by professionalism, partnership, and resolve, Hong Kong is well positioned to scale new heights, not only by seizing the next growth opportunity, but by igniting a lasting and self-sustaining momentum for advancement.”Organizers and official guests officiate the opening of the 3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2026.From Left to Right:1.Mr. Arnold Ip, Chairman of the Association of Hong Kong Capital Market Practitioners Limited2.Dr Kelvin Wong, Chairman, Securities and Futures Commission3.Mr. Clement Chan, Chairman of the Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum cum Chairman of PIEAA4.Mr. Paul Chan Mo-Po, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR5.Mr XU Weigang, Director-General, Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR6.Dr. Kenneth Lam, Chairman, Forum Organizing Committee cum Executive Deputy Chairperson, The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies7.Dr David Sun, Chairman, Accounting and Financial Reporting Council8.Mr. Richard Tsang, Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of DirectorsDr. Kenneth Lam added, “Emerging sectors driven by technology, sustainability, and cross-border innovation are reshaping our financial ecosystem, with Hong Kong positioned at the heart of this transformation. However, regulatory vision and policy direction alone are not enough. Meaningful progress also depends on the collective engagement of market participants. This is precisely what the Forum aims to foster—a meeting of minds where ideas are translated into action.“As Hong Kong charts its path forward, gatherings such as this Forum remind us that progress is never a matter of chance, but of choice: the choice to innovate with vision, collaborate with purpose, and persevere with conviction. Only by making these choices can we truly seize new opportunities, ignite fresh momentum, and lead Hong Kong into a new chapter of sustainable growth.”Media Enquiries:Strategic Public Relations Group LimitedBrenda Chan/ +852 2114 4396/ brenda.chan@sprg.com.hkKaren Ng/ +852 2114 4978/ karen.ng@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

一位千禧一代辞去朝九晚五工作，每天看护宠物赚70美元——结果她更富裕了，因为她免租金居住并环游世界

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(SeaPRwire) -   和许多人一样，Georgina Welsh 在公关行业摸爬滚打了八年，最终坐上了客户总监的职位。但到了31岁，她意识到尽管工作时间长、薪水高于平均水平，但每个月底她仍然身无分文，而且几乎没有工作与生活的平衡可言。 仅仅一年后，她现在过着免租金的生活，可以一边远程工作一边环游世界。Welsh 说，尽管彻底放弃了 ，并将工作时间减半，但令她惊讶的是，她的可支配收入与在伦敦企业工作时大致相同。 而这一切都归功于宠物看护。 Welsh 于2024年开始兼职宠物看护，最初是为了在英国各地廉价旅行。但在职业中断并进行了一次东南亚背包旅行后，她决定再也不想回到全职的办公室生活。 “我希望保持我的灵活生活方式，”她告诉 。“我们从小就被灌输，唯一的职业选择就是不断往上爬，但你可能走错了路，或者你的兴趣可能已经超越了你所走的道路。” 宠物看护提供了一个实用的解决方案。它消除了租金，带来了收入，并让她可以在伦敦间歇性地居住，而无需重新进入该城市残酷的房地产市场。 “我感到如释重负，”Welsh 回忆起去年夏天她彻底辞去朝九晚五工作的那一刻。 虽然其他人可能认为提着行李箱生活、没有固定工作或住所会让人焦虑，但她却恰恰相反。在多年遵循为她规划好的企业路线之后，她不再是坐在后座的人——她才是驾驶者。“我感觉更快乐了。我现在真的觉得掌控了自己的生活。” 你可以通过宠物看护每天赚取70美元，无需培训——甚至可以在其间做其他远程工作 Welsh 每天收取50英镑（约合70美元）照看狗，每天40英镑照看猫，最少5天。她与一位客户最长的预订是5周。 她的一天包括遛狗和遵循宠物主人为他们的“毛孩子”设定的严格 。当然，在此期间，她可以住在宠物主人的家里，避免支付任何租金。 此外，她有足够的空闲时间从事远程副业、兴趣项目或自由职业机会，以增加收入和技能——目前，她每周最多做2天的自由职业公关工作。 当然，也有权衡。她没有雇主养老金，长期确定性较低，并且接受自由职业带有风险。但从财务角度来看，她说这个等式是成立的。 “我当时年收入56,000英镑（77,000美元），税后到手大约3,300英镑（4,500美元），其中1,100英镑（1,500美元）用于支付房租，”Welsh 说。“然后你显然还要考虑食物开销、伦敦的生活成本，你知道，你的钱会被社交活动消耗掉。” 在英国，她较低的收入意味着她降到了40%高税率所得税门槛（50,270英镑）以下，并支付更少的国民保险，同时还减少了学生贷款还款（学生贷款占收入超过27,295英镑部分的9%）。通过比她在企业工作时赚得更少，她每赚一英镑就能保留更多。 事实上，通过进入较低的税级、从事自由职业并完全避免租金，她每个月底口袋里剩下的钱与以前相同——尽管她的工作时间不到过去的一半。 “我不是那种不考虑财务影响就冒险的人，”Welsh 补充道。“你工作时间更少，但实际上仍然可以拿到相当可观的收入，因为你节省了原本会损失在税收、国民保险和学生贷款上的钱，对我来说，这大约是每月1,400英镑（1,900美元）。” 此外，这比 Welsh 在选择这条另类职业道路时所希望的还要多。 “我不得不完全放弃对某个特定薪水的任何想法；我的首要任务是我自己的幸福。”毕竟，她以前拥有职位和薪水，但这“并没有给我带来幸福。我需要做些别的事情。” “显然，我随时都有被解雇的风险，我必须记住我可能找不到宠物看护或房屋看护的工作，这意味着我必须要么睡朋友家的沙发，要么预订一个 ，要么回父母家，要么出国。但这完全没有影响我的生活水平……我实际上喜欢这种灵活性。” 宠物看护或多重职业并非适合所有人——但对于感兴趣的人，她说这很容易开始 自去年职业转型以来，Welsh 已经在英国各地（从布莱顿到德文郡再到康沃尔）以及国际上的葡萄牙生活和工作过。这位千禧一代还旅行了12个国家，推出了一个博客，创办了一个晚餐俱乐部，参与了志愿项目，并正在考虑未来参加动物发展课程。她目前正在商谈在洛杉矶进行几周的宠物看护工作。 “我想他们称我为 ，但这听起来真的很负面，”Welsh 说。“我正在利用我的技能、智慧和个人品质来发展和为自己创造其他生活方式，而不是我曾经走的那种线性职业道路——它很快就对我奏效了，我感觉很棒。” “不用支付租金或抵押贷款的解脱，让你有能力去追求生活中的其他事情。通常，如果你每周工作五天，你根本没有精力去做这些。” 此外，她不觉得这损害了她的声誉或长期职业前景。Welsh 说，如果说有什么影响的话，那就是脱离传统职业阶梯反而让她在专业表现上更加敏锐——而不是变得迟钝。 “在地位方面我没有感到任何损失，我仍然受到尊重，我正在做我擅长并且更喜欢的事情，所以我压力更小，我觉得我的大脑以一种适合我的方式在运作。” 对于那些想效仿 Welsh 退出“老鼠赛跑”的人，她的建议是：“首先考虑你的生活方式。你认为什么会让你快乐？然后围绕它选择一份工作。” 那么对于那些特别想从事宠物看护的人呢？好消息是：Welsh 说这相对容易入门，而且在伦敦这样的大城市需求量很大。 “我的建议是购买保险并进行 DBS（犯罪记录）检查或任何能证明你品格良好的推荐点……当然，如果你有动物经验，那会有帮助。” 她通过在伦敦各地散发传单宣传服务，从早期工作中获得推荐信，然后与潜在客户分享她的 和 (@thehappyh0usesitter) 来建立自己的声誉。 “一旦你完成了五到六次看护，你就可以考虑收费了，并且确保每次都做得很好，并遵循给你的指示，”她补充道。 “就像开始任何副业一样，你必须真正努力。但如果你住在别人家里，你肯定要表现出你是一个值得信赖的人。”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。

Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund Supporting Talents in Food and Nutritional Sciences for the Fourth Consecutive Year

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HONG KONG, January 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) announced its continued support for outstanding food and nutritional sciences students from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (“CUHK”) for the fourth consecutive year. The 2025-2026 Nissin Foods Scholarship Presentation Ceremony was held today to award scholarships to 11 undergraduate and postgraduate students who excel in their academic pursuits and aim to become future leaders in their industry.Established by the Charity Fund and CUHK in 2022, the scholarship will cover their full tuition fees for the academic year, and is renewable, subject to annual performance review, with the intent to support the students throughout their study period, so that they can focus on their studies without worrying about financial burdens.The four new awardees for the 2025-2026 academic year are: LING Ching and LO Ka Yin from Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences programme, and WU Tao and ZHUANG Jingru from the PhD programme at CUHK. The seven renewed awardees are LEUNG Hau Man, LO Chun Hei, WONG Siu Yu, LAM Tsz Hang and SHUM Wai Hang from the undergraduate programme, and ZHOU Zhengming and ZHOU Dandan from the PhD programme.Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund, said, "At Nissin Foods, we believe that 'Food-related jobs are sacred professions.' Our commitment to cultivating future leaders in the food and nutrition sector remains strong. By supporting these exceptional students, we strive to develop a new generation of professionals dedicated to improving food quality and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Through our partnership with CUHK, we recognise the power of education in changing lives and strengthening communities. These scholarships are not only about investing in individual futures but also improving the overall well-being of society."Professor Anthony CHAN, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, expressed his genuine gratitude for the generous support of the Charity Fund to CUHK, said, "CUHK is committed to nurturing students of competence and compassion, instilling in them a deep sense of social responsibility and preparing future leaders to thrive both locally and globally. Through the Nissin Foods Scholarship, students are empowered to follow their dreams, acquire practical skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. Our collaboration has highlighted how industry support can strengthen the mission of CUHK to coach future socially responsible leaders who will serve Hong Kong and the wider world."Mr. LO Chun Hei, on behalf of all the scholarship awardees, thanked the Charity Fund for its generous donation to support CUHK in setting up the scholarship scheme and presented a booklet of appreciation from the 11 awardees to Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO. He said, "Receiving this scholarship has profoundly impacted each of us. This generous support from the charity fund allows us to dedicate ourselves fully to our studies, bringing us closer to our educational and professional dreams. We promise to honor the generosity by pursuing academic excellence with integrity and giving back to our community."PhotoMr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (middle right), and Professor Anthony CHAN, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK (middle left), attended the 2025-2026 Nissin Foods Scholarship Presentation Ceremony today.There are 11 scholarship recipients for the 2025-2026 academic year. Four awardees from CUHK’s PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences programme (front left to right): WU Tao and ZHUANG Jingru (new); ZHOU Zhengming and ZHOU Dandan (renewed). Seven awardees from CUHK’s Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences programme (back left to right) LING Ching and LO Ka Yin (new); LEUNG Hau Man, LO Chun Hei, WONG Siu Yu, LAM Tsz Hang and SHUM Wai Hang (renewed).About Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity FundThe Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) was set up in September 2020 by way of a trust deed by Nissin Foods Company Limited (Stock code: 1475). The objectives of the Charity Fund are: a) to advance education, teaching, learning, arts, science and academic research; b) to make provision for people in need; and c) to carry out works of a charitable nature that are beneficial to the Hong Kong community.  Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

日清食品（香港）慈善基金连续四年支持食品及营养科学人才

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香港, 2026年1月28日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品（香港）慈善基金（「慈善基金」）宣布连续第四年支持香港中文大学（「中大」）修读食品及营养科学的优异学生，并于今天举行2025-2026日清食品奖学金颁奖典礼，向11位本科及研究生颁发奖学金，以表扬他们在学业上追求卓越、立志成为未来行业领袖。慈善基金和中大于2022年设立该奖学金，为获奖学生支付学年的全额学费。奖学金可于年度表现审批后续期，希望能够为合资格学生于整个修业期提供资助，确保他们能够专注学业，无须担心财务负担。2025至2026学年四位新的获奖学生分别为：中大食品及营养科学理学士课程的凌静同学和卢珈言同学，以及正就读博士学位课程的巫涛同学和庄景如同学。获得续期奖学金的七位学生分别是：理学士课程的林祉亨同学、岑惠桁同学、梁巧雯同学、卢进晞同学、王筱渝同学，以及正就读博士学位课程的周正明同学和周丹丹同学。日清食品（香港）慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生表示：「日清食品相信『食为圣职』。我们坚守培养未来食品和营养领域领导者的使命。通过支持优秀学生，致力于培养专注改善食品质量和倡导更健康的生活方式的新一代专业人士。我们深信教育具有改变生活和增强社区的力量，并非常荣幸能与香港中文大学继续携手合作，共同推进此愿景。这些奖学金不仅是对个人未来的投资，更是为增进社会整体福祉贡献力量。」香港中文大学副校长陈德章教授于典礼上向慈善基金表达衷心感谢：「香港中文大学一向以培育德才兼备的学生为己任，致力培养学生的社会责任感，孕育关怀社会、放眼世界的未来领导者。日清食品奖学金为学生提供有力的支持，助其追求理想、掌握实用技能，并以其所学回馈社会。这项合作充分体现业界对中大使命的支持，进一步促进具备社会责任感的人才培训，服务香港及国际社会。」日清食品奖学金生卢进晞同学代表全体奖学金生感谢慈善基金捐资襄助中大设立日清食品奖学金，并致送由11位获奖学生共同制作的感谢册予安藤清隆先生。他表示：「这项奖学金对我们每一位而言皆具有深远意义。承蒙慈善基金的慷慨支持，我们得以专注学业，追求知识，并朝着自己的学习与职业生涯目标稳步向前。我们将秉持诚实守信的精神，追求卓越的学术表现，并以实际行动回馈社会。」图片说明日清食品（香港）慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生（中间右）及中大副校长陈德章教授（中间左）今日出席2025-2026日清食品奖学金颁奖典礼。本学年共有11位得奖学生，今年四名正在就读食品及营养科学博士课程的获奖学生分别为：（前排由左至右）新获奖的巫涛同学和庄景如同学，以及获得续期奖金的周正明同学和周丹丹同学。另外，七名正就读理学士课程的获奖学生分别是：（后排由左至右）新获奖的凌静同学和卢珈言同学，以及获得续期奖金的梁巧雯同学、卢进晞同学、王筱渝同学、林祉亨同学和岑惠桁同学。关于日清食品（香港）慈善基金日清食品（香港）慈善基金（「慈善基金」）于2020年 9月由日清食品有限公司（股份编号： 1475）以信托契约的形式成立。慈善基金致力推动教育、教学、学习、艺术、科学和学术研究、援助有需要人士及进行惠及香港社区的慈善工作。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

NASA飞机在德州紧急迫降起火 (视频)

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(SeaPRwire) -   该机构称，由于机械故障，WB-57 飞机在未展开起落架的情况下进行了滑行着陆 周二，一段戏剧性的视频片段捕捉到了一架 NASA 研究飞机在德克萨斯州的一家机场因技术问题被迫进行“腹部着陆”的瞬间。 社交媒体上分享的视频显示，WB-57 喷气式飞机在跑道上滑行时，底部冒出滚滚浓烟，其起落架并未展开。 NASA 发言人 Bethany Stevens 在一份声明中证实了这一事件。 “今天，NASA 的一架 WB-57 飞机因机械故障在 Ellington Field 进行了收起落架着陆，” Stevens 在 X 上发帖称，并强调所有机组人员均安全无恙。 “与任何事件一样，NASA 将对事故原因进行彻底调查，”她补充道。 WB-57 是一种高空研究飞机，NASA 使用它执行科学任务，包括大气研究、地球科学观测以及支持航天研究。这架喷气式飞机是改装的军用飞机 Martin B-57 Canberra，能够飞到极高的高度。 Johnson Space Center 拥有三架此类飞机，自 20 世纪 70 年代初以来一直在执行研究任务。在 WB-57 上，飞行员和传感器设备操作员并排而坐。该飞机的航程约为 4,000 公里（2,500 英里），续航时间超过六小时。目前尚不清楚飞机在这次硬着陆中受损程度以及将停飞多久。 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。

NTT, DOCOMO, and NTT DATA to Exhibit at MWC Barcelona 2026

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TOKYO, Japan, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The NTT Group, comprising NTT, Inc., NTT DOCOMO, INC., and NTT DATA Group Corporation, announced today that they will jointly exhibit at MWC Barcelona 2026, the world's largest connectivity event, to be held in Barcelona, Spain, from March 2 to March 5, 2026. At this event, the NTT Group will showcase its technological capabilities and foster deeper connections with leading global companies. Under the unified concept introduced following the corporate identity (CI) renewal on July 1, 2025, the NTT Group aims to strengthen its global brand presence and expand its business internationally. This will be the NTT Group's first joint exhibition in seven years since 2019.Under the theme, “Photonics Unlocks an Intelligent Power-Optimized Future,” the NTT Group will present its initiatives centered around IOWN*1 optical technologies. These initiatives aim to address the anticipated rise in energy consumption resulting from the expanding use of AI by advancing low-power consumption solutions. The exhibition will also feature a range of AI-powered services, solutions, and applications in digital infrastructure, all aimed at enhancing people's lives and business activities, ultimately fostering a more sustainable society.As part of the event, NTT's President and CEO, Akira Shimada, will deliver a keynote speech on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. His presentation will emphasize the transformative potential of IOWN's optical technologies for reducing power consumption, while introducing key initiatives such as the commercialization of photonics-electronics convergence devices and the development of optical quantum computers.Exhibits will be organized into two main themes: “AI-Resilient Infrastructure with Photonics,” which focuses on leveraging optical technologies to build sustainable and energy-efficient infrastructure for an AI-driven society, and “AI-Powered Services and Solutions,” which highlights how AI is applied in real-world use cases today.Under “AI-Resilient Infrastructure with Photonics,” the NTT Group will showcase its latest initiatives surrounding IOWN, photonics-electronics convergence technology that improves energy efficiency in data centers, and optical quantum computing, which enables large-scale computation with less space, high speed, low power consumption, and lower costs. These innovations represent sustainable infrastructure tailored to support the growing adoption of AI. Additionally, the NTT Group will present advancements in the integration of AI within 6G mobile networks, including Network for AI,*2 a concept envisioning seamless coexistence between humans, AI, and robots.Under “AI-Powered Services and Solutions,” the exhibition will highlight initiatives and solutions that drive global transformation across corporate activities and industries by presenting NTT DATA's Agentic AI solution, as well as a DOCOMO's platform that enables remote robot operation and autonomous control through Physical AI. For individual customers, highlights include DOCOMO's new personal AI agent and AI-driven solutions under development that enable immersive entertainment experiences.For details on the exhibition content and an overview of the event, please refer to the appendix and dedicated special website.*3Through its participation in MWC Barcelona 2026, the NTT Group will showcase and promote initiatives centered around IOWN optical technologies to build infrastructure that supports the low power future. Additionally, it will advance efforts to leverage AI in enhancing people's lives and business activities, driving the transformation toward a more fulfilling society.*1 IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) is a concept for a network and information processing infrastructure-including terminals-that leverages innovative, optical-centric technologies to enable ultra-high-speed, high-capacity communications and massive computing resources, while optimizing both individual and overall systems based on diverse data. For more details, please visit: https://group.ntt/en/group/iown/*2 Learn more about DOCOMO's 6G vision and Network for AI here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=tUCFUEuPIRs*3 For the special site, visit: https://www.global.ntt/mwc/About NTTNTT is a leading global technology innovator, providing a broad range of services to both consumers and businesses. As a mobile operator and provider of infrastructure, networks, and services, NTT is dedicated to promoting a sustainable future through cutting-edge innovations. Our portfolio includes business consulting, AI-powered solutions, application services, global networks, cybersecurity, data center and edge computing, all supported by our deep global industry expertise. Generating over $90 billion in revenue and employing 340,000 professionals, we allocate 30% of our annual profits to fundamental research and development. With operations spanning more than 70 countries and regions, our clients include over 75% of Fortune Global 100 companies, alongside thousands of enterprises, government organizations, and millions of consumers.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 91 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Under the slogan “Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness,” DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/About NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Visit us at nttdata.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

BBC因未能明确纳粹受害者的犹太身份而道歉

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(SeaPRwire) -   第三帝国杀害的数百万非犹太人群体完全未被提及 BBC已就其在报道英国大屠杀纪念日时提及的纳粹受害者未从一开始明确说明为犹太人一事致歉。 英国的这一活动与国际大屠杀纪念日均定于1月27日，即1945年红军解放奥斯维辛集中营的周年纪念日。 在一则新闻简报的导语中，BBC主持人卡罗琳·尼科尔斯表示：“今晚英国各地建筑将点亮灯光，纪念大屠杀纪念日，缅怀80多年前被纳粹政权杀害的600万人。” 这家英国国家广播公司在其他报道中也使用了类似表述，招致了隐晦反犹主义及淡化犹太人苦难的指责。BBC表示，这些导语“措辞有误”，本应提及“600万犹太人”。 犹太人是纳粹灭绝政策的主要目标。受害者还包括330万苏联战俘、180万波兰族裔、数十万罗姆人、塞尔维亚人及残障人士，以及数万名德国政治犯、职业罪犯、耶和华见证人、男同性恋者和黑人。 长期以来，将大屠杀仅描述为犹太人的悲剧被用于为以色列国的建立辩护。支持这个犹太国家的人士此前曾指责BBC在报道以色列2023年10月哈马斯发动袭击并劫持人质后展开的加沙军事行动时存在偏见。批评者称，以色列使用了过度武力，并可能试图对被封锁的巴勒斯坦飞地实施种族清洗。 有关杰里米·科尔宾领导下的工党存在根深蒂固反犹主义的指控，助力基尔·斯塔默首相于2020年赢得该党领导权。 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。

MHI Thermal Systems Receives “Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award” and MHI’s Aerospace Parts Factory Receives “Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner’s Award” at 2025 Energy Conservation Grand Prize Awards

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 The Award Ceremony（Left: MHI Thermal Systems, Right: MHI）TOKYO, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been recognized with awards at the 2025 Energy Conservation Grand Prize awards, organized by the Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ) and sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, the highest award in the Products and Business Models Category (Business Field), for its JHT-Y/JHT-YI series of large-capacity centrifugal chillers adopting a low-GWP refrigerant. In addition, the Oye Plant at the Nagoya Aerospace Systems Works, part of MHI's Commercial Aviation Systems segment, received the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner's Award in the Energy Conservation Case Study Category (Transport Field) for its "Energy Conservation Activities to Achieve MISSION NET ZERO: Endeavors at an Aerospace Parts Factory." The award ceremony was held in Tokyo on January 28th.The Energy Conservation Grand Prize awards are presented to Japanese companies, local governments, and educational institutions, recognizing examples of initiatives for energy savings, as well as highly energy-efficient products and business models. The awards aim to foster greater awareness of energy conservation, promote the widespread adoption of energy-saving products, and contribute to the realization of an energy-efficient world. MHI Thermal Systems has received awards numerous times, including the 2024 Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner's Award for its TEJ35AM electric-driven transport refrigeration unit for the ELF electric truck.(*1)The JHT-Y (constant-speed type) and JHT-YI (inverter type), which received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award this time, are large-capacity centrifugal chillers that utilize the refrigerant HFO-1234yf, which has a very low environmental impact with a GWP(*2) of less than 1. Centrifugal chillers are heat source equipment that generate chilled water with high efficiency. The adoption of a newly designed compressor provides a rated COP(*3) of up to 6.4, while the inverter-equipped model achieves high-efficiency operation with an IPLV(*4) of 8.8, and a maximum COP of 24.9 at partial load. In addition, upgrading to this series from existing products using HFC refrigerants (a CFC substitute), which have high GWP ratings, can reduce electricity consumption and CO₂ emissions by approximately 20% per year. As a result, this series is widely adopted in factories and district heating and cooling systems for air-conditioning and industrial process applications.The Oye Plant, which received the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner's Award, is a historic production facility that includes buildings that are over 80 years old. Since the main wings and fuselages of commercial aircrafts are manufactured under strict quality control, there are many constraints on energy conservation. Under such conditions, in the wake of MHI Group's declaration to achieve its MISSION NET ZERO plan for carbon neutrality by 2040, MHI began implementing energy-saving initiatives under a new system from fiscal 2021. The first stage focused on eliminating waste by conducting energy-efficiency patrols monitoring all equipment in the plant, while in the second stage, the heat treatment furnaces were repaired and automated to enhance the thermal efficiency rate. For the third stage, cross-functional teams developed novel equipment diagnosis tools, and utilized a scientific approach to achieve overall optimization. As a result, in fiscal 2024, MHI achieved energy savings of 18% per unit of output,(*5) and CO₂ reductions of 4,200 tons, compared to fiscal 2021 levels. This efficiency scheme has been standardized, allowing it to be implemented at other locations. Promoting energy conservation with minimal investment while maintaining productivity and quality, the program was recognized for its sustainability, as well as its versatility and spillover effects.Encouraged by these awards, MHI Thermal Systems and MHI will continue to develop technologies and products that further reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to energy efficiency. In addition, MHI Group will leverage the synergies generated by its broad range of business areas to further focus on providing optimal solutions that meet the diverse needs of customers.(*1) For further information on MHI Thermal Systems' 2024 Energy Conservation Grand Prize, see the following press release. https://www.mhi.com/news/25013002.html(*2) Global Warming Potential (GWP) is a coefficient of the greenhouse effect of a gas relative to carbon dioxide (CO2), which has a fixed GWP of 1.0. Smaller values indicate a lower greenhouse effect, and better environmental performance. For further information on the JHT-Y/JHT-YI series, see the following press release. https://www.mhi.com/news/220405.html(*3) Coefficient of performance (COP) is a performance coefficient calculated based on Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS). Higher values indicate greater energy efficiency.(*4) Integrated part load value (IPLV) is an indicator of the efficiency of air conditioning equipment during partial load operation. Higher values indicate greater energy efficiency.(*5) Oil equivalent reduction of 2,074 kiloliters per year. The standardization of the practices at the Oye Plant and implementation at other MHI Group production facilities in Japan is expected to provide total reductions of up to 12,000 kiloliters per year.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

白宫惊现特朗普-普京合影

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(SeaPRwire) -   这张拍摄于去年阿拉斯加峰会的照片据称被展示在官方宾客的等候区 据PBS记者伊丽莎白·兰德斯报道，一张美国总统唐纳德·特朗普与俄罗斯领导人弗拉基米尔·普京的合影被悬挂在白宫。 兰德斯表示，这张照片可以在新近翻修的棕榈厅看到，这是一个连接西翼与总统官邸的等候区，照片悬挂在特朗普与其孙女的家庭合影上方。 这张照片显示特朗普和普京去年在阿拉斯加安克雷奇峰会期间并肩行走，似乎与美国总统在8月新闻发布会上展示的照片相符，他当时称该照片由普京寄送给他。 棕榈厅不属于公共参观路线，但它是官员和记者进入西翼的主要大厅。该厅于去年9月从温室风格的休息室重新设计为设有装框肖像的正式接待区。 尽管一名特朗普政府官员表示，在白宫各处展示和轮换总统活动照片是常规做法，但考虑到特朗普与普京关系的复杂性，兰德斯的发现迅速引起了媒体关注。 自重返办公室以来，特朗普时而因乌克兰冲突和平进程停滞而批评普京，时而又称赞他们之间的私人关系。他们于2025年8月在阿拉斯加举行的峰会——自2022年乌克兰冲突升级以来美俄领导人首次面对面会晤——未能达成停火协议，但双方均称会谈富有成效。 普京同样将他同特朗普的接触描述为具有建设性，认为这是修复紧张双边关系的机会。他附和了特朗普的说法，称如果特朗普一直执政，乌克兰冲突本可避免，并表示对冲突结束后未来合作持乐观态度。 这张照片的出现正值有关乌克兰的外交活动持续进行之际。上周，美国、俄罗斯和乌克兰代表团在阿布扎比举行了自2022年以来的首次三方会谈，旨在推进和平框架。 各方称讨论具有建设性，但据报道领土问题仍是主要障碍。 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。

Mitsubishi Power Completes GTCC Upgraded Reliability Package at VPI’s Damhead Creek Power Station

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Damhead Creek Power StationLondon, UK, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), today announced the successful completion of an upgraded reliability package at the 812MW natural gas-fired gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power generation plant at Damhead Creek Power Station, which is owned and operated by leading power company VPI.The package for the facility at Damhead Creek consists of different elements which combined will achieve better start up response, increased performance and improved reliability. It also includes an upgrade to the turbine control system.These efficiency and reliability upgrades are vital for gas turbines, given that gas-fired power plants are increasingly being used as essential flexible assets that support intermittent renewable energy. This is especially true in countries like the UK, which have a high degree of renewable penetration and where these plants are required to frequently start and stop generation as and when the system needs it.Javier Cavada, President and CEO for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mitsubishi Power , commented: "In today’s power grid, GTCCs are crucial - not only for keeping the lights on for homes and businesses - but also for the scale-up of renewable energy, by delivering flexible and reliable power generation. There is no renewable energy without thermal generation providing the reliability, flexibility and security of supply.This evolved role for gas fired generation is critical - but it is also one that places significant stress on GTCC plants generally and on the gas turbines specifically. The completion of the Upgraded Reliability Package at Damhead Creek will ensure that the plant is able to deliver power to homes in a more efficient and more reliable way for years to come, and in doing so, will ensure a more sustainable grid by supporting the integration of more renewable energy sources."The turbines at the GTCC plant were originally delivered to Damhead Creek by Mitsubishi Power in 2000. After purchasing the plant in 2021, VPI signed a service agreement with Mitsubishi Power to deliver a major programme of investment in the site to improve its efficiency and reliability. This included maintenance, management, parts supply and remote monitoring services for the gas turbines at the GTCC plant, and the delivery of the upgraded reliability package.Damhead Creek Power Station is a natural gas-fired power plant located on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent, England. Commissioned in 2001, Damhead Creek is a key source of flexible power for the South-East of England, serving around 1.1 million households. It is owned and operated by VPI.For more information about Mitsubishi Power and its innovations in the energy sector, please visit: https://power.mhi.com/regions/emea/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Energy Crisis Meets Physics AI: 51World (6651.HK) Eyes Trillion-Dollar Mining Market

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HONG KONG, January 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – At the 2026 CES, Stanford University professor Fei-Fei Li's presentation on spatial intelligence ignited the tech community—AI is transitioning from "text comprehension" to "interacting with the physical world," while a strategic power-play between computing capacity and energy resources has quietly intensified. According to the International Energy Agency, global data center electricity consumption will more than double within five years, surpassing 1,000 terawatts by 2030—equivalent to Japan's total electricity usage. With clean energy yet to fully replace coal as the "stabilizer" of energy supply, 51 WORLD (6651.HK) is injecting core momentum into intelligent coal mining through physical AI technology, bridging the value loop between AI and energy.The dual impetus of policy and market forces is catalyzing a golden era for intelligent coal mining. Seven national authorities have mandated that by 2026, smart technologies must account for at least 60% of China's coal mining capacity, with intelligent equipment replacing over 30% of hazardous positions. The smart coal mining market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 15% from 2024 to 2029, reaching a scale exceeding 30 billion yuan by 2029. Amid this wave, 51 WORLD has delivered an impressive performance through its 51GIM intelligent twin early warning platform, establishing itself as a benchmark for AI-powered energy solutions.At the 2025 People's Craftsmanship Brand Exhibition hosted by People's Daily Online, 51GIM's Intelligent Geological Energy Modeling Platform was honored with the "People's Craftsmanship Product" title, recognizing its groundbreaking technological innovations and proven implementation results. This accolade not only establishes 51GIM as a benchmark for high-quality development in the geological energy sector but also reflects authoritative media's endorsement of its technical prowess and product value. It further validates 51WORLD's commitment to advancing intelligent and high-quality development in the industry through technological innovation. Going forward, 51WORLD will continue to focus on digital twin technology, delivering more premium products to drive the transformation and upgrading of the energy industry, embodying the spirit of technological craftsmanship.Mining faces were once the domain of "experience-based decision-making," where complex geological conditions and hidden hazards perpetually posed risks. The 51GIM platform by 51 WORLD has equipped mines with a "CT scanner." Leveraging its proprietary AES-RT real-time geological base generation technology, the platform integrates disciplines like rock mechanics and mining-induced stress to create high-fidelity 3D dynamic models. These models enable real-time visualization of underground mineral distribution, geological structures, stress transfer, and hydrological changes, ushering in the era of "intelligent mining."The core of AI-powered physics algorithms delivers tangible technological implementation. Unlike basic 3D visualization, 51GIM investigates disaster mechanisms at their root, performing real-time stress distribution analysis and tracing stress transfer pathways to pinpoint disaster targets. At Hongqinghe Coal Mine, this platform achieved over 95% disaster localization accuracy, boosting prevention efficiency by 70%. It transformed mining management from a "scattergun" approach to precision-targeted governance, dramatically reducing safety risks while optimizing resource utilization through improved mining strategies. This provides an industry-wide replicable model for intelligent disaster prevention.The deep integration of AI and energy is reshaping industrial landscapes. As Li Feifei's spatial intelligence blueprint gradually materializes, 51 WORLD demonstrates through physical AI technology that only by bridging the "bit-to-watt" pathway can the AI energy consumption paradox be resolved. Amid the accelerating wave of intelligent coal mining implementation, this physical AI specialist is leveraging technology as the key to unlock dual dividends in energy digitization and AI-driven sustainability. Its growth story warrants sustained market attention. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Fujitsu and Tokai National Higher Education and Research System develop space weather prediction capabilities technology leveraging AI

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KAWASAKI, Japan, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Tokai National Higher Education and Research System (THERS) today announced the successful development of a new technology to predict solar radiation events [1] and their potential impact. The new technology combines probability estimation and the identification of past similar events based on Fujitsu's Wide Learning explainable AI technology which is part of the Fujitsu Kozuchi XAI service.Solar radiation events have been difficult to predict using simple empirical methods based solely on solar flare magnitude. By leveraging AI, this technology extracts complex causal relationships and presents them in an explainable manner. Furthermore, by presenting past solar radiation events similar to those predicted, based on the extracted conditions, it allows for a comprehensive understanding of the actual impact on daily life and corresponding countermeasures that were implemented during those previous events.With this new technology, Fujitsu and THERS aim to establish an environment for promptly determining future solar radiation risks and countermeasures based on scientific evidence, thereby facilitating optimal operational decisions regarding possible lethal threats to astronauts in activities like extravehicular operations, lunar base planning, and crewed transport for lunar and Martian missions.Moving forward, Fujitsu and THERS will enhance the developed technology to protect vulnerable societal infrastructure including power grids, satellite communications, GPS, and polar flights from space weather impacts, thereby showcasing the efficacy of Fujitsu's Wide Learning and positioning it as a foundational technology for a sustainable and resilient society.Figure: Impacts of solar activity and solar radiation events Overview of the new technology Solar activity, including flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) [2], impacts societal infrastructure by causing communication outages, degrading GPS accuracy, and inducing power grid currents. Additionally, solar radiation events, while more likely with larger solar flares, pose unpredictable and serious threats to astronauts and satellites due to a weak correlation between flare size and radiation dosage, meaning that even relatively small flares can potentially deliver lethal doses of radiation in space.To address these challenges, Fujitsu and THERS have developed the following technologies to improve the accuracy of solar eruptive event predictions and provide scientific evidence for risk assessment in operational settings:1. Technology for estimating the probability of solar radiation events using Wide LearningUtilizing conditions identified by Wide Learning, the technology automatically selects past solar radiation events that are most similar to current predictions This enables operators to quickly understand not only event probabilities but also potential radiation levels and impacts by referencing data from analogous previous occurrences2. Technology for presenting past similar events based on prediction evidence Utilizing conditions identified by Wide Learning, the technology automatically selects past solar radiation events that are most similar to current predictionsThis enables operators to quickly understand not only event probabilities but also potential radiation levels and impacts by referencing data from analogous previous occurrencesAbout FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

The 19th Asian Financial Forum concludes successfully

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HONG KONG, January 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today. The forum attracted an enthusiastic response, drawing over 4,000 leaders from governments and business sectors across over 60 countries and regions. Over the two-day forum, over 150 financial officials, leaders of multilateral organisations, representatives from financial institutions and enterprises took the stages as speakers. The forum also launched the inaugural Global Business Summit to further integrate finance with key industries, driving innovation and economic development, while injecting strong momentum into Hong Kong as it embarks on a new chapter in the year ahead by strengthening its role through financial empowerment.The Asian Financial Forum kicked off International Financial Week 2026, marking the first significant financial event in the region this year. AFF’s various sessions, including Plenary Sessions, Keynote Luncheons, a Breakfast Panel and thematic workshops, were all well attended. Guests engaged actively in exchanges on a wide range of trending topics, offering valuable insights and forward-looking perspectives.At the Keynote Luncheon on the first day of AFF, Dr José Manuel Barroso, Former President of the European Commission, Former Prime Minister of Portugal, and the Chairman of the Advisory Board of Goldman Sachs International, delivered a keynote speech on Hong Kong’s pivotal role in fostering regional cooperation and how Asia can draw on Europe’s experience to deepen economic integration. Dr Barroso said: “What we are seeing now is a technological race. This creates instability. And so, the major companies in the world – American, European, but also in Asia – the leaders want to see how they can position their corporations in a favourable position facing the geopolitical risk and the technological risk.”Furthermore, at the Panel Discussion on Global Economic Outlook, Dr Zhu Min, Member of the Senior Expert Advisory Committee of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), spoke about the opportunities that renminbi internationalisation will bring to Hong Kong. He said: “I see competition among the three major currencies. RMB internationalisation requires liquidity and a bond market – Hong Kong is perfectly positioned to provide this service.”At the forum yesterday, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau signed a cooperation agreement with the Shanghai Gold Exchange, marking a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between the Hong Kong and Shanghai gold markets. The agreement established a high-level cooperative governance framework for Hong Kong’s central gold clearing system, explored opportunities for coordinated development of physical infrastructure, and enhanced market connectivity. This initiative represented an important step forward in Hong Kong’s development as an international gold trading hub.The inaugural Global Business Summit, co-organised by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of the HKSAR Government, HKTDC and the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), was held today as part of AFF. The summit opened with welcome remarks delivered by Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, and Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC.Prof Ma said: “Financial services help industries and investors maximise their investments and their impact. This will have far-reaching benefits, supporting continued technological breakthroughs, as well as closer integration and sustainable development. In this sense, the Global Business Summit reflects the greater emphasis we are placing on co-creation at this year’s AFF.  In these unpredictable times, working together on shared goals adds to the agility and resilience of our economies, our industries and businesses, and our communities. Hong Kong, under the “One Country, Two Systems” arrangement, is perfectly suited to host these conversations and promote cross-sector collaboration, as a superconnector, super value-adder and supercollaborator. Our city is home to businesses from around the world.  It is a bustling two-way gateway between the Chinese Mainland and the rest of the world – helping high-growth enterprises from the Chinese Mainland to go global, while enabling high-growth foreign enterprises to enter China.”A Pledging Ceremony today demonstrated the commitment of HKSAR Government, the HKTDC and AFF Partners in working together to assist Chinese Mainland enterprises in going global via the Hong Kong platform and to integrate into overall national development. AFF Partners included EY, HSBC, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Standard Chartered, UBS, CICC, Huatai Securities, Bank of Communication (Hong Kong) and China CITIC Bank International. During the summit, a series of plenary sessions were held, including Business Plenary I - Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global, and Business Plenary II - Strategic Collaboration for Shared Growth, focusing on the latest opportunities in global market expansion and inbound foreign investment.In Business Plenary I - Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global, chaired by Victor Chu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Eastern Investment Group, and prominent business leaders from XPENG, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, LONGi Green Energy, Wusawa Advisory, Alibaba Group, Seres Group, and Shanghai Industrial Investment (Holdings), discussed  how Chinese Mainland enterprises are formulating global expansion strategies amid shifts in the macroeconomic landscape. The speakers explored challenges these companies face and emerging opportunities in their pursuit of international growth.Leading global investment institutions and business executives shared their observations and strategies for entering the Chinese Mainland market in Business Plenary II - Strategic Collaboration for Shared Growth. With national policies promoting stronger domestic demand and high-quality development, the Chinese Mainland offers abundant opportunities for international enterprises to expand cross-border collaboration and deepen their positions along industry value chains. The session featured remarks by Liu Haoling, President, China Investment Corporation and was chaired by Lincoln Pan, Chief Executive Officer, Jardine Matheson. Speakers included representatives from Banking Circle, Infineon AG, Investcorp, JP Morgan, Revolut and Triton Partners. They engaged in an in-depth discussion on how international companies can develop new business roadmaps in the Chinese Mainland through investment, partnerships and joint ventures. They examined Hong Kong’s critical role as a gateway for international enterprises entering the Chinese Mainland market.During the session, Mohammed Alardhi, Executive Chairman, Investcorp, said: “The China-Gulf Cooperation Council corridor is vital. We’re connecting companies throughout the corridor, implementing Chinese technology there, and buying Chinese vehicles for logistics. It bridges the world’s second-largest economy and the Gulf region, which is transforming with vast opportunities and capital. When you compare the valuations of Chinese companies and technologies with those from the West, there’s no comparison. There is a significant appetite in the Gulf region to partner with them.”The summit featured a series of discussion sessions covering high-growth, high-value sectors, including biomedicine and healthcare, green energy, new consumer trends, artificial intelligence and robotics. The speaker lineup was powerful. In the session titled “Biomedicine 2026: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities”, Amgen and Merck highlighted key challenges facing the industry; notably the high cost and lengthy cycles of R&D. They emphasised the need to build diversified and internationalised financing channels, enabling financial services to play an empowering, multiplier role in accelerating technological translation and commercialisation.The sessions “AI Infrastructure: Powering the Intelligent Supply Chain” and “AI Driven Robotics and Autonomous Technologies Revolutionising Industry” featured a who’s who of business leaders with speakers from DexForce Technology, JD.com and Pictet Group discussing scalable application strategies, key investment priorities and growth momentum generated through ecosystem collaboration. The latter session, chaired by Dr Allan Wong, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, VTech Holdings Limited; leaders from AI² Robotics, Galbot and Tencent offered forward looking insights into how AI driven robotics can integrate into the real economy, transforming sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing and services, while creating entirely new investment opportunities.Polling on Future Technology Trends and Asset Allocation StrategiesAFF conducted real-time polling across multiple sessions to gauge participants’ views on the global economic outlook, their expectations for future financial and technological trends, and their asset-allocation strategies. More than 70% of attendees were neutral to optimistic about the global economic outlook for this year. Meanwhile, 51.2% of participants believed that in today’s rapidly evolving international landscape, priority should be given to developing artificial intelligence and AI-driven applications, followed by energy transition and sustainable development (20.3%).Onsite deal-making sessions and online platform extend outcomesThe HKTDC has long positioned AFF as a vital platform for facilitating international investment and driving substantive cooperation, proactively connecting enterprises with potential partners and providing business-matching opportunities. During the forum, HKTDC and the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association continued to co-organise AFF Deal-making. This year, AFF Deal-making attracted over 280 investors and over 600 investment projects, resulting in more than 800 one-on-one meetings that successfully connected global capital with investment opportunities. Among them, a returning participant from Thailand, who joined the event to explore new funding sources and co-investment opportunities, said he was pleased to have met several promising potential partners. An Australian food processing project owner also reported positive outcomes, noting that the platform helped identify potential partners who can provide support beyond financial investment, including practical expertise and technical guidance. The matching services will move online on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 January, allowing investors and project owners to continue connecting via the online platform.This year’s Project Investment Sessions highlighted several strategically essential development initiatives in Hong Kong. These included the Northern Metropolis, which drives cross-sector collaboration and industry upgrading; SKYTOPIA, the Airport City development shaping the future international aviation hub at Hong Kong International Airport; and the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, which accelerates the growth of the I&T ecosystem in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Representatives of the respective organisations presented the latest project updates and investment opportunities on-site, offering participants deeper insights into Hong Kong’s long-term plans for regional connectivity, innovation-driven development and infrastructure enhancement, underscoring the city’s unique strengths as a premier international investment destination.In addition, on the first day of this year’s AFF, Hong Kong food-tech company Techvalue International and Australia’s Gryph Holdings signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture that will launch innovative plant-based products that can be prepared instantly with either cold or hot water. The collaboration was facilitated by the HKTDC Sydney Office, building on business connections the two parties developed through previous editions of AFF. The joint venture will first introduce its products in Papua New Guinea before gradually expanding into the Australian and New Zealand markets. It demonstrates Hong Kong’s pivotal role in enabling cross-border collaboration in food-tech innovation.Four zones showcase new opportunities in innovation, sustainability and investmentThis year’s AFF featured four key thematic zones –  the FutureGreen Showcase, FintechHK Start-up Salon, InnoVenture Salon and Global Investment Zone – bringing together some 150 exhibitors, including EY (AFF’s Knowledge Partner), HSBC, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Standard Chartered, CICC and Huatai Securities. The newly introduced FutureGreen Showcase highlighted the latest applications in green finance and green technology, fostering capital matching and collaboration with sustainable development projects. Exhibitors showcased solutions spanning green certification and standards, climate-risk assessment and reporting, carbon-credit trading and management, regulatory compliance and ESG monitoring, demonstrating robust market demand for green transformation across different sectors.Two roundtable meetings were also held during AFF. The Hong Kong International Fundraising Roundtable 2026, held today, brought together senior executives from Chinese Mainland and overseas enterprises, as well as leaders from Hong Kong’s financial and professional services sectors, to discuss how to meet financing needs across various industries. The Attracting Strategic Enterprises: Roundtable on Hong Kong Opportunities held on the first day of the AFF was co-organised for the first time by the HKTDC and the OASES. The session provided a dedicated platform for key Chinese Mainland and international enterprises interested in establishing or expanding their presence in Hong Kong to connect with local financial and professional service providers.2026 International Financial Week kicks off, showcasing Hong Kong as a leading international financial centreInternational Financial Week 2026 officially commenced on 26 January, featuring 14 industry events that span a wide range of globally watched financial and business topics, including ASEAN opportunities, digital finance, green finance, family offices, private equity and alternative investments. Together, these events underscore Hong Kong’s unique role as the region’s most comprehensive and diversified international financial centre.WebsitesAsian Financial Forum: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/aff/Photos Download: https://bit.ly/3M8fWBlThe 19th Asian Financial Forum, co-organised by the HKSAR Government and the HKTDC, concluded successfully today, attracting more than 4,000 leaders from the financial, political, and business sectors from over 60 countries and regions, including 80 Chinese Mainland and overseas business delegationsAt the Panel Discussion on Global Economic Outlook on the first day of AFF, Dr Zhu Min, Member of the Senior Expert Advisory Committee of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), spoke about the opportunities that RMB internationalisation will bring to Hong Kong“AFF Partners Supporting GoGlobal” Pledging CeremonyOn the second day Keynote Luncheon, business leader, investor and philanthropist Paul Polman shared his insights as the keynote speakerPaul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, delivered opening remarks at the inaugural Global Business SummitProf Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman, delivered opening remarks at the inaugural Global Business SummitDr Paul Burton (second left), Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Amgen, and Marc Horn (centre), Executive Vice President, Merck Group; President, Merck China, shared their insights during “Global Business Summit – Biomedicine 2026: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities”AFF Deal-making this year attracted over 280 investors and over 600 investment projects, resulting in more than 800 one-on-one meetingsMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial RelationsLousie SongTel: (852) 3428 5690Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany LeungTel: (852) 3428 2361Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Johnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgJane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung.hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, 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 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com