CESUR Mining Expands Cloud Mining Services with 8.5 Million Users in 2025 SeaPRwire

CESUR Mining Expands Cloud Mining Services with 8.5 Million Users in 2025

New York, NY – CESUR Mining, a cloud mining service provider, reports a growing user base of more than 8.5 million. The company continues to develop its platform with the goal of offering accessible mining solutions to a diverse range of investors. In 2025, CESUR Mining has strengthened its position in the cloud mining industry by catering to both newcomers and experienced investors. The platform provides a variety of contract options, allowing users to choose plans that align with their mining strategies and financial goals. Cloud-Based Mining Without Hardware RequirementsCESUR Mining enables individuals to participate in cryptocurrency mining without the need for specialized equipment. The platform offers cloud-based mining services for Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and other digital assets, eliminating the technical barriers associated with traditional mining operations. Key Features of CESUR Mining: Diverse Cryptocurrency Options: Supports the mining of multiple cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Litecoin. Security Measures: Implements security protocols designed to protect user accounts and funds. Flexible Mining Options: Allows users to adjust computing power based on market conditions and personal preferences. Affiliate Program: Offers a referral bonus to users who introduce new participants to the platform. Hands-Free Management: Manages technical aspects of mining, including hardware maintenance and energy costs. 24/7 Customer Support: Provides round-the-clock assistance to users. Customizable Contracts: Offers various contract terms suited for different investment strategies. Real-Time Profit Tracking: Enables users to monitor earnings and track performance within the platform. Investment Plans and Platform AccessibilityCESUR Mining provides various investment plans that allow users to participate in cloud mining according to their financial preferences. The platform also offers a sign-up incentive and the ability to monitor mining activity through a mobile application. As cryptocurrency adoption continues to evolve, cloud mining services such as CESUR Mining present an alternative for those interested in digital asset mining without direct hardware management. The company states that it remains committed to providing a secure and scalable mining environment for its users. For more information, visit: https://cesurminings.com/ Media contact Brand: CESUR Mining Contact: Media team Email: info@cesurminings.com Website: https://cesurminings.com
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Taiwanese Artist Grace Tan Fuses Ink, Rhythm, and Light to Create a Cross-Cultural Dialogue SeaPRwire

Taiwanese Artist Grace Tan Fuses Ink, Rhythm, and Light to Create a Cross-Cultural Dialogue

Taipei, Taiwan – April 08, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – In a feature recently published by The Icons, Taiwanese artist Grace Tan is recognized for redefining the language of traditional ink art through a contemporary, multi-sensory approach. A master of calligraphy and seal carving, Tan seamlessly blends Eastern aesthetics with Western structures, transforming brush, ink, and rhythm into a vivid cross-cultural dialogue. Rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Taiwan, Grace Tan views art as a universal language – one that speaks beyond technique and form. “Art is the language of the soul,” she explains. “Its power lies in whether it can create a resonance – a rhythm that connects deeply with others.” Her artistic practice is deeply influenced by music, particularly her study of the pipa, a traditional Chinese instrument. She describes her brushwork as a visual form of music, where ink density, stroke pressure, and spatial pauses mirror tempo, pitch, and silence in a musical composition. Her compositions are at once lyrical and structured, poetic yet dynamic. Through innovative techniques such as layering, geometry, and the use of lightboxes, Tan creates an immersive visual-musical experience. Her artworks are not static; they shift in response to lighting and perspective, offering viewers a real-time encounter with rhythm, space, and emotion. As a Taiwanese artist active on the international stage, Grace Tan has exhibited in France, the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Her works are housed in the permanent collections of the World Bank Headquarters, the American Academy of Asian Culture, the San Francisco Public Library, and the University of Cyprus – testament to her growing global impact. Grace Tan composes with ink and lets her lines sing, transforming calligraphy, seal carving, and visual art into vessels of musical expression. From the interplay of geometry and colour, to the rhythmic flow of brushstrokes and the carefully composed cadence within her seal designs, her work reflects a profound exploration of “rhythmic writing.” The dryness or fluidity of ink, the tension and release of each line, and the thoughtful use of negative space resemble the dynamics and pauses found in musical composition – all weaving together into her own distinctive artistic tapestry. (Photography: Grace Tan) Her artistic voice carries particular resonance for European audiences, who appreciate her thoughtful fusion of East and West. By combining the introspective stillness of Eastern philosophy with the expressive freedom of contemporary Western art, she opens a space for cultural reflection and connection. Grace Tan’s work is not just a celebration of tradition, but a reimagining of it – offering a vision of art that transcends borders and speaks to the shared human experience.
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Growing Ecommerce 3PL Reports 3x Earnings Growth in 2024 and Forecasts Higher Revenue Growth in the Coming 12 Months

FARMINGDALE, New York – April 08, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – Innovative Warehouse Solutions (IWS) successfully shipped over 280,000 units in December 2024, a 300% rise from the 96,000 units of the same month the previous year. This new achievement shows the genuine commitment of IWS to provide excellent fulfillment solutions that help businesses scale better. Behind the Success For ecommerce brands, Q4 determines whether the upcoming year is set for growth. A surge in orders presents opportunities for increased revenue and a new wave of customers. Scaling at this speed can prove challenging both for brands that fulfill in-house and brands that utilize 3PL services. The challenges are mainly related to antiquated systems that require extensive training for new personnel. IWS Solution IWS enables brands to handle not only their standard volume but also allows brands to quickly 10x their brand while delivering the same accuracy and speed. ● Double-Scan Accuracy Process ● Every item passed through two scan points – during picking and packing. ● Every order is additionally visually checked 2 times for accuracy and product quality before shipping. ● Fast Training and State-of-the-Art System ● IWS’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) provides a visual picture of the items and advanced warehouse routing. Ensuring fast processing times and industry-leading accuracy. ● These visual cues and walking paths allow new hires to be trained in hours, not weeks. ● Improved Customer Support ● IWS introduced a live chat system that connects brands directly with the right department – warehouse teams, receiving, shipping, billing, and customer support. ● This new system reduced bottlenecks, improved response time, and allowed a better flow of information. Future Plans: What’s Next for the Industry and IWS Following the success, this E-commerce 3PL company expects continued growth in 2025. The company projects monthly shipments to remain 75-85% higher than last year. The industry’s growth also supports this trajectory. Ecommerce saw a positive increase of 8-9% in 2024, and with more consumers choosing online shopping over traditional retail, new opportunities opened for small and mid-sized brands. This shift, combined with 3PL services like IWS, allows businesses to enter the market without the heavy costs of retail partnerships. The CEO said this in awe. “The team at IWS was blown away by the success of our partners in Q4 2024. There were a lot of early mornings, late nights, and weekends for both IWS and our partners. From a bird’s eye view, it was amazing to watch. Brands working at the speed of light to market and create great content to engage and convert new customers. With the IWS team working at the same speed to fulfill and get those products into the hands of the end users.” He continued, “With a new record year in our rearview, IWS is looking forward to pushing the bar further in 2025. With some exciting new partners already onboarded, we are sure 2025 will be our best year yet.” See how IWS can support your ecommerce growth. Contact Innovative Warehouse Solutions to speak with a fulfillment expert. About Innovative Warehouse Solutions IWS provides secure warehousing, quick fulfillment, and shipping for direct-to-consumer brands. With same-day shipping, predictive tracking, and 99.98% accuracy, IWS helps companies expand with zero downtime. Media contact Brand: Innovative Warehouse Solutions Contact: Media team Email: Info@invwhs.com Website: https://invwhs.com
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FOURTH PARADIGM ANNOUNCES 2024 ANNUAL RESULTS ACN Newswire

FOURTH PARADIGM ANNOUNCES 2024 ANNUAL RESULTS

Financial Highlights:- In 2024, the total revenue amounted to RMB5,261 million, representing a YoY increase of 25.1% - The revenue of the 4Paradigm Sage AI Platform (the “Sage AI Platform”) business grew by 46.7% YoY to RMB3,676 million, accounting for 69.9% of the total revenue - The SHIFT Intelligent Solutions business recorded revenue of RMB1,022 million, accounting for 19.4% of the total revenue - The revenue of the 4Paradigm SageGPT AIGS Services segment amounted to RMB563 million, accounting for 10.7% of the total revenue- Gross profit was RMB2,245 million, with a gross profit margin of 42.7%- The total R&D expenses reached RMB2,170 million, accounting for 41.2% of revenue- The annual loss attributable to the owners of the Company was RMB269 million, with a reduction of RMB640 million compared to the full year of 2023, narrowing by 70.4% YoY. This marks the fourth consecutive fiscal year of sequential loss reduction since 2021Operation Highlights:- In 2024, the number of lighthouse users served by the Company reached 161, a YoY increase of 16%. The average revenue per lighthouse user was RMB19 million, with a Net Dollar Expansion Rate (NDER) of 110% for lighthouse users in 2024- 4ParadigmSage: During the Reporting Period, the Company launched the vertical world model development and management platform, Sage AI Platform 5.0, and completed multiple minor version upgrades, achieving end-to-end capabilities across the computing layer, platform layer, model layer, and application layer- 4Paradigm SHIFT: During the Reporting Period, the Company launched multiple solutions targeting various application scenarios and continued to update and iterate the functionalities and effectiveness of existing solutions to meet enterprise requirements for accuracy, reliability, and real-time performance in different vertical scenarios- 4Paradigm AIGS: During the Reporting Period, the Company continued to upgrade and optimize the functionality and application performance of products, such as the enterprise software reconfiguration assistant AIGS Builder and the enterprise programming assistant AIGS CodeX, creating an enterprise-level “development assistant” that understands customers, businesses, knowledge and R&D, while enabling fast coding capabilitiesHONG KONG, Apr 1, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A leading enterprise AI software company - Beijing Fourth Paradigm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Fourth Paradigm” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 6682.HK) today announced the consolidated annual results for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Reporting Period”).In 2024, Fourth Paradigm achieved strong growth in its overall business. The Company’s total revenue reached RMB5,261 million, representing a YoY increase of 25.1%. Gross profit was RMB2,245 million, with a gross profit margin of 42.7%. The Company highly values technological R&D, and has clear profitability goals. During the Reporting Period, the R&D expenses reached RMB2,170 million, accounting for 41.2% of revenue. The annual loss attributable to the owners of the Company was RMB269 million, with a reduction of RMB640 million compared to the full year of 2023, narrowing by 70.4% YoY. This marks the fourth consecutive fiscal year of sequential loss reduction since 2021.In 2024, Fourth Paradigm committed to creating value for customers, continuously enhancing digital transformation experience for existing customers and increasing user stickiness. During the Reporting Period, the number of lighthouse users served by the Company reached 161, a YoY increase of 16%. The average revenue per lighthouse user was RMB19 million, with a Net Dollar Expansion Rate (NDER) of 110% for lighthouse users in 2024.Benefiting from the surge in AI market demand, the Company’s Sage AI Platform business achieved significant growth, driving steady performance improvement of core business. In March 2024, Fourth Paradigm launched Sage AI Platform 5.0, which integrates vertical world model development and management, enterprise AI agent application suites, GPU resource pooling and other end-to-end capabilities, supporting the large-scale production and application of vertical world models and enterprise AI agents, and continuously driving intelligent transformation and high-quality development across industries.Core business revenue increased by 46.7%, with scaled expansion driving rapid businessAs the core of the Fourth Paradigm’s all businesses, the 4Paradigm Sage AI Platform business achieved significant growth during the Reporting Period, with revenue reaching RMB3,676 million, representing a YoY increase of 46.7% and accounting for 69.9% of total revenue. Scale effects are deepening progressively.In 2024, Fourth Paradigm remained committed to technological innovation, comprehensively enhancing the capabilities of Sage AI Platform. On the basis of end-to-end capabilities across the computing layer, platform layer, model layer, and application layer, Sage AI Platform continued to optimize key capabilities such as AI agent and GPU resource pooling. Among these, AI agent further enhanced its ability to solve complex problems and improve execution accuracy, and developed the enterprise AI agent development platform that covers the entire lifecycle of AI agent design, development, debugging, deployment, operational analysis, and iterative optimization. This empowers enterprise developers to efficiently and scalably build business AI agents with cognitive, decision-making, and execution capabilities – all on demand. As a result, development cycles have been reduced by over 95% in most cases. The GPU resource pooling capability enables enterprises to achieve platform-level management of hardware clusters, on-demand allocation of computing resources, and rapid scheduling, helping to address challenges such as low utilization of heterogeneous computing resources and high costs of adapting large models to computing power. According to the latest report from the internationally authoritative research firm IDC, Fourth Paradigm has maintained its position as the leader in China’s machine learning platform market share for six consecutive years.While scaling its core business, Fourth Paradigm has also made steady progress in its two other major businesses – SHIFT Intelligent Solutions business and 4Paradigm AIGS service business, which provide strong support for the core business – Sage AI Platform, driving efficient growth across the overall business.During the Reporting Period, revenue from SHIFT Intelligent Solutions totaled RMB1,022 million, comprising 19.4% of the total revenue. This business is built on the Sage AI Platform, tailored to different industry business scenarios. These solutions enable Fourth Paradigm’s technology and capabilities to penetrate a wider range of industries and scenarios, addressing critical business challenges for traditional enterprises and driving digital and intelligent transformation across industries. Due to the impact of the business expansion strategy, the revenue from this business decreased by 20.3% YoY while the revenue from Sage AI Platform business achieved 46.7% YoY growth.In addition, the revenue from the 4Paradigm SageGPT AIGS Services business during the Reporting Period reached RMB563 million, accounting for 10.7% of the Company’s total revenue. This business provides efficient development tools and services based on generative AI for the Sage AI Platform business, enabling multi-fold increases in enterprise R&D productivity.“AI agent + Vertical World Model” dual-core architecture builds the AGI foundation, enabling continuous expansion of the business ecosystemIn recent years, the continuous advancement of generative AI technologies has accelerated progress toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a consensus widely recognized across the industry. As an enterprise with over a decade of experience in the AI sector, Fourth Paradigm is committed to empowering industries through its core philosophy of “AI agent + Vertical World Model”, which uses AI agents to understand human needs and leveraging corresponding vertical world models to solve problems, while continuously enhancing their respective capabilities – will ultimately drive the realization of AGI.Over the past year, adhering to the philosophy of “AI agent + Vertical World Model”, Fourth Paradigm has collaborated with numerous industry partners and has successfully implemented hundreds of reliable and controllable enterprise-level AI agent applications, covering scenarios such as financial credit risk control, water and electricity equipment maintenance, hydrological data monitoring, chronic disease management, intelligent course learning, automotive manufacturing MES system management, fluid dynamics design, intelligent after-sales customer service and academic administration assistant, comprehensively driving the intelligent transformation for enterprises.At the same time, Fourth Paradigm, in collaboration with partners, has released several out-of-the-box user-level agent solutions, such as intelligent meeting solutions, intelligent mouse solutions, and desktop AI search tools. These solutions cover AI agent capabilities such as simultaneous interpretation, one-click translation, robotic assistants, AI writing, and intelligent cross-platform search, helping enterprise business personnel achieve a leap in daily work efficiency.In addition, since the advent of DeepSeek, the inference and deployment costs of large models have significantly decreased, catalyzing market demand across large model implementation, integrated solutions deployment, and on-device AI applications. Fourth Paradigm has rapidly iterated its technical capabilities and product adaptations to deliver high-value solutions addressing these market needs.In terms of integrated solutions, Fourth Paradigm launched the out-of-the-box SageOne IA large model inference integrated solution, which enables seamless switching between the full-capacity model and multiple distilled models while supporting mainstream large models. This increases GPU utilization by over 30% and improves inference performance by an average of 5-10 times. Furthermore, SageOne IA comes with a rich suite of AI applications, helping developers efficiently create enterprise-level generative AI applications.For on-device AI, Fourth Paradigm launched the ModelHub AIoT on-device inference solution. This solution allows users to easily deploy small-sized distilled models such as DeepSeek R1, Qwen 2.5, and Llama 2/3 series on on-device devices for offline operation. It also balances model compression and inference performance while addressing the complexities of deployment and optimization. In addition, the Company has further expanded these capabilities into the consumer electronics sector, delivering AI Agent solutions that integrate hardware and software. That empowers consumer electronics manufacturers to launch AI-enabled terminal products that resonate with their users.In terms of Strategic Outlooks, Dr. Dai Wenyuan, Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Beijing Fourth Paradigm Technology Co., Ltd. said, “In recent years, generative AI has gained widespread recognition globally. As an AI technology service provider with over a decade of experience in the enterprise service sector, we have a deeper and more accurate understanding of how to organically integrate these rapidly evolving AI technologies to empower our enterprise clients, create tangible business value, and deliver practical efficiency improvements for both enterprises and individuals. This aligns with our ultimate vision that has always guided our business – AI for Everyone. Looking ahead, we will build on our decade-long expertise in the enterprise service sector, look toward the broader AI market, and leverage our AI capabilities to transform all possible business domains. We believe that the convergence of these diverse capabilities will form the cornerstone for achieving AGI.” Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Cryofocus Medtech: Steady Increase in Revenue and Gross Profit with Solid R&D Expenditures in 2024

HONG KONG, Apr 1, 2025 - Cryofocus Medtech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“Cryofocus Medtech” or the “Company”, stock code: 6922.HK), announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the “Reporting Period”). In 2024, Cryofocus Medtech achieved a total revenue of RMB53.5 million, an increase of 30.7% year-over-year (“YoY”), which was mainly driven by the increase in the sales volume of the Group’s AF Cryoablation System, Cryoadhesion System and other respiratory intervention products distributed by the Group serving as the exclusive distributor of BSC International Medical Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. for such products in mainland China. During the Reporting Period, the Company's gross profit achieved an YoY increase of 23.7% to RMB38.4 million while the gross profit margin was 71.8%.In 2024 and 2025Q1, the Company's business has achieved various progress, including but not limited to:- The Company passed the good manufacturing practice examination for its Atrial Fibrillation Cryoablation System (“AF Cryoablation System”) in January 2024;- The Company received marketing approval for the Cryoadhesion System in January 2024, after securing the NMPA approval for the accompanying cryotherapy equipment in December 2023 and the disposable cryoprobe in January 2024;- The Benign Stenosis Cryoablation System entered into the confirmatory clinical trial phase in January 2024;- The Company has submitted the registration application for its Anti-Gastroesophageal Reflux System in May 2024;- The Company entered into a distribution agreement with BSC International Medical Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in respect of respiratory intervention products in mainland China in July 2024;- In October2024, the Company announced it entered into a scientific research collaboration agreement with the Guangzhou National Laboratory and the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University. The Company will jointly participate in and complete the research and development of the liquid nitrogen ultra-low temperature cryoablation system and the research on cryoballoon ablation for lung cancer;- The Company received the NMPA approval for its Malignant Stenosis Cryoablation System, System, which is one of the Group’s respiratory intervention products, in March 2025.Continuous increase in value of comprehensive product portfolioIn 2024, Cryofocus Medtech’s revenue has maintained a strong growth trend within the interventional cryotherapy industry. The total revenue of Cryofocus Medtech increased by 30.7% YoY to RMB53.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.Cryofocus Medtech is an innovative medical device company in China with a main focus on the field of minimally-invasive interventional cryotherapy. The Company uses liquid nitrogen as the main cryogenic source for cryotherapy systems by leveraging its unique liquid nitrogen cryoablation technology and advanced flexible catheter technology. Since its inception in 2013, Cryofocus Medtech has developed a comprehensive product portfolio mainly focusing on two therapeutic areas: 1) vascular interventional therapy for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases; and 2) natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, or NOTES, for the treatment of urinary, respiratory, and digestive diseases. The Company’s competitive advantage, technologies and product pipeline have helped establishing high entry barriers difficult for its competitors to surpass.Cryofocus Medtech has developed a comprehensive product portfolio including 14 cryotherapy products and product candidates with a main focus on vascular intervention and NOTES, as well as 9 additional non-cryotherapy products and product candidates. The Company has commercialized ten products as of 31 March 2025.Significant progress in business development driven by continued R&D innovationDuring 2024, Cryofocus Medtech has made significant progress in the development of product candidates. The Company received marketing approval for the Cryoadhesion System in January 2024, after securing the NMPA approval for the accompanying cryotherapy equipment in December 2023 and the disposable cryoprobe in January 2024. On the same month, the Benign Stenosis Cryoablation System entered into the confirmatory clinical trial phase while the Company passed the good manufacturing practice (GMP) examination for its AF Cryoablation System, which has also been commercialized in China in September 2024. Moreover, the Company has submitted the registration application for its Anti-Gastroesophageal Reflux System in May 2024, and is expected to receive NMPA approval in 1H2025.In 2024, the Company's total R&D expenditure was approximately RMB 73.46 million, basically remained the same as compared to the same period in 2023, and will continue to promote the commercialization of the Company's products under development.According to the planning and expected progress of clinical trials of its product candidates, between 2025 and 2027, the Company will submit the product registration submission to the NMPA for 10 product candidates developed in different stages of clinical trials, including Cryo-RDN System, Asthma Cryoablation, COPD Cryospray system, Benign Stenosis Cryoablation System, Peri-Pulmonary Nodule Cryoablation System, Cough Cryospray System, Tuberculosis Cryospray System, Gastric Cryoablation System, Esophageal Cryospray System and Atrial Fibrillation Pulsed Field Ablation System. All of the abovementioned product candidates is expected to obtain commercialization approval from the NMPA in 2026 and 2027, respectively. Against this backdrop, it clearly showed that many of the Company's key product candidates under development will be expected to be commercialized in the next two to three years, continuously expanding Cryofocus Medtech’s revenue streams and providing strong support for its early realization of profitability.Cryofocus Medtech has established a dedicated product development team led by industry experts with extensive experience in the medical device industry or in the field of engineering research and development. As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s product development team consisted of an in-house research and development team of 70 employees and a clinical operation team of 24 employees. Cryofocus Medtech has also developed relationships with industry leaders, including scientists, physicians and industry practitioners, giving the Company a thorough understanding of the clinical needs and demands of patients and physicians. The Company has built a comprehensive intellectual property portfolio in China and overseas to protect its technologies, including its core liquid nitrogen cryoablation technology, flexible catheter technology and other key technologies. As of December 31, 2024, Cryofocus Medtech owned 159 patents and 70 patent applications in China and overseas, representing an YoY increase of 39 patients and 28 patent applications.In 2024, the Company manufactured, assembled and tested its products at the production facilities located in two regions, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province and Shanghai, with a total gross floor area of over 17,400 square meters. The Company produces commercial products, mainly including its Core Products as well as other commercialized products, including its Pulmonary Nodule Localization Needle, Laparoscopic Single Port Multi-Channel Access Platform, and also produces, assembles and tests sample products related to NOTES at its production facilities in Ningbo. The Company produces, assembles and tests sample products related to vascular intervention for product development at its facility in Shanghai.Finally, it is worth noting that in July 2024, the Company entered into a distribution agreement with BSC International Medical Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“BSC International “) in respect of respiratory intervention products in mainland China. BSC International is a subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE stock symbol: BSX) in China. Boston Scientific is a global leader in medical technology, advancing life sciences by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Boston Scientific’s portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, Cryofocus Medtech will market, promote and serve as the exclusive distributor of BSC International for products in the respiratory intervention field in mainland China, combining the resources and support of BSC International and Cryofocus Medtech to promote the commercialization of such designated products in mainland China.Future and OutlookThe mission of Cryofocus Medtech is to become a global medical device platform in the field of minimally-invasive interventional cryotherapy, bringing benefits to patients and physicians worldwide with its cryotherapy technology.In 2025, in order to achieve this goal, the Company plans to rapidly advance the clinical development and commercialization of its product candidates; further expand the product portfolio leveraging technology platforms and continue to focus on minimally-invasive interventional cryotherapy; continue to research and develop various underlying and supporting technologies; and selectively expand its worldwide footprint.About Cryofocus Medtech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (6922.HK)Cryofocus Medtech is an innovative medical device company in China with a main focus on the field of minimally-invasive interventional cryotherapy. Since its inception in 2013, the Company has developed a comprehensive product portfolio mainly focusing on two therapeutic areas: vascular interventional therapy and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, or NOTES. The product pipeline of Cryofocus Medtech includes a variety of cryotherapy systems and surgical consumables, four of which were recognized as "innovative medical devices" by the NMPA or its provincial counterparts, according to Frost & Sullivan. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Xforce HEV Model Earns the Highest Rating of Five Stars in 2024 ASEAN NCAP JCN Newswire

Xforce HEV Model Earns the Highest Rating of Five Stars in 2024 ASEAN NCAP

TOKYO, Apr 7, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that the new hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) model of the Xforce compact SUV has earned a maximum five-star rating in the 2024 ASEAN NCAP(1) — a comprehensive safety performance assessment for new vehicles in the ASEAN region — following the same top rating received by the gasoline model earlier in 2024.Mitsubishi Motors remains committed to its safety-oriented philosophy of achieving a mobility society with zero traffic accidents through continued efforts to develop and popularize safety technologies, and to spread knowledge about traffic safety.The Xforce HEV model is equipped with Mitsubishi Motors' advanced driver assistance system, Mitsubishi Motors Safety Sensing. It features six advanced safety functions, including Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM), Blind Spot Warning with Lane Change Assist (BSW / LCA), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Automatic High Beam (AHB), and Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN), providing a high level of preventive safety performance.In addition, the Xforce HEV ensures collision safety performance with the high-rigidity RISE(2) body, which absorbs impact energy and minimizes cabin deformation in the event of a crash, along with six SRS airbags.The Xforce HEV model, premiered in Thailand in March 2025, is based on the Xforce3 originally launched in Indonesia in 2023 and is now equipped with an HEV system. This compact five-seat SUV was developed around the concept of being the "best-suited buddy for an exciting life," and is equipped with an HEV system derived from the brand’s renowned plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) technology. It features higher fuel economy, eco-friendliness, and powerful acceleration. Additionally, Active Yaw Control (AYC), seven drive modes, and other all-wheel control technologies complement the front-wheel drivetrain to enable safe and secure driving in various situations.(1) New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries(2) Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution3.Sold as the Outlander Sport In some marketsAbout Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) — a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan — is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 28,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan and the ASEAN region. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification — launched the i-MiEV, the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV, the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. With a target of increasing the sales ratio of electrified vehicles to 100% by 2035, Mitsubishi Motors will deliver models that embody Mitsubishi Motors-ness and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website athttps://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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MHI Establishes Branch Office in Perth, Western Australia, Focused on Decarbonization Business JCN Newswire

MHI Establishes Branch Office in Perth, Western Australia, Focused on Decarbonization Business

TOKYO, Apr 7, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has newly established a branch office of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Australia, Pty. Ltd. (MHI-AUS) in Perth, in Western Australia state, to conduct business relating to decarbonization. The new Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Australia Perth Office was created to secure a solid foothold in Perth, the main economic center of all western Australia which serves as a major base of operations involving environmental protection, and to probe further business opportunities relating to Australia's energy policies and the building of a sustainable society.Western Australia state is currently undergoing robust economic development primarily based on its mining and natural resources industries, and Perth in particular, being the main city of the region, is playing a significant role in this growth. Perth is also achieving infrastructure development spurred by legislative and policy support measures of the state government pursuant to hydrogen, ammonia and CCUS (carbon dioxide capture, utilization and storage), resulting in growth in business opportunities relating to decarbonization projects. Going forward, through the new branch office MHI will deepen cooperative ties with local partner companies and further enhance provision of services to local customers, thereby contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society in Australia.MHI Group is currently strengthening its position in the Energy Transition, aiming for decarbonization on the energy supply side as part of its quest to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. With establishment of the new Perth Office, the Company will contribute to formulation of energy policies in Australia and continue initiatives that will aid in achieving a sustainable carbon neutral society.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 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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JBM Healthcare Completes Acquisition of 90% Interest in Tin Hee Tong ACN Newswire

JBM Healthcare Completes Acquisition of 90% Interest in Tin Hee Tong

HONG KONG, Apr 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JBM (Healthcare) Limited (“JBM Healthcare”; Stock Code: 2161, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a leading branded healthcare products marketer and distributor in Hong Kong, announced today that it has acquired a 90% stake in Tin Hee Tong Medicine Factory, Limited (“Tin Hee Tong”,), at a total consideration of HK$171.0 million. Tin Hee Tong has now become a non-wholly owned subsidiary of JBM Healthcare.Strengthening the Portfolio with a Trusted Heritage BrandTin Hee Tong’s flagship product, Tin Hee Tong Tin Hee Pills, has a rich legacy and strong brand recognition across Hong Kong and Mainland China, particularly in Guangdong Province. The product is well formulated for regulating the female menstrual cycle, promoting reproductive health, and enhancing blood circulation for a radiant complexion. Tin Hee Tong Tin Hee Pills is a highly trusted brand for gynecological well-being among female consumers. Recognising its distinctive market position and long-term growth potential, the Group sees this acquisition as a valuable strategic fit for its proprietary Chinese medicines portfolio.Unlocking Growth Potential & SynergiesThe acquisition presents a compelling opportunity to expand the Group’s portfolio of proprietary Chinese medicines and accelerate its growth strategy. By integrating this iconic brand into its existing lineup, the Group is well-positioned to capitalise on rising consumer demand for holistic healthcare solutions.To maximise the brand’s potential, the Group plans to launch a comprehensive marketing campaign, leveraging its extensive expertise in brand management and revitalisation to boost consumer awareness and engagement. Additionally, the Group will expand distribution networks to capitalise on new market opportunities and customer segments. By combining the complementary strengths of both businesses, the acquisition is expected to generate significant synergies, reinforcing the Group’s strategy of acquiring assets that align with its long-term vision and create shareholders’ value.Proven Track Record in Brand RevitalisationThe Group has a proven track record of revitalising heritage proprietary medicines brands, effectively transforming legacy products into prominent market players. Its portfolio includes iconic brands such as Po Chai Pills — a market leader in proprietary Chinese gastrointestinal medicines, Ho Chai Kung — a widely recognised household name in the OTC pain killer category, and Flying Eagle Woodlok Oil — a rejuvenated brand in the traditional Chinese medicated oil sector, driven by creative advertising that blends Hong Kong nostalgia with broad consumer appeal.Through strategic brand revitalisation, omni-channel expansion, and digitally driven consumer engagement strategies, the Group has successfully transformed heritage brands into contemporary wellness solutions that resonate with both loyal customers and the younger, generations. With Tin Hee Tong Tin Hee Pills, JBM Healthcare is set to reinvigorate this trusted brand and expand its market presence.Mr. Patrick Wong, Chief Executive Officer of JBM Healthcare said, “The acquisition of Tin Hee Tong represents a pivotal step in strengthening our leadership in the proprietary Chinese medicines sector. With its rich heritage and strong recognition, Tin Hee Tong Tin Hee Pills is a highly complementary addition to our portfolio. Drawing on our proven brand revitalisation expertise, we are confident in unlocking its full growth potential and delivering long-term value to our shareholders.”About JBM (Healthcare) Limited; Stock Code: 2161)JBM Healthcare is a Hong Kong-based company that markets and distributes branded healthcare products across Greater China, Southeast Asia, and other select countries. The Group is a distinctive player in the sector with marketing expertise and heritage in pharmaceuticals that prioritises product efficacy and quality to meet consumers' healthcare needs. As a renowned healthcare brand operator in Hong Kong, the Group carries a wide-ranging portfolio of branded healthcare products comprising branded medicines, proprietary Chinese medicines, and health and wellness products, which include well-recognised household brands such as Po Chai Pills , Ho Chai Kung Tji Thung San , Tin Hee Tong Tin Hee Pills , Flying Eagle Woodlok Oil , Tong Tai Chung Woodlok Oil , Shiling Oil , Konsodona Medicated Oil , Contractubex and Mederma for Kids . JBM Healthcare has been a constituent stock of the MSCI Hong Kong Micro Cap Index since 27 May 2021. For more details about JBM Healthcare, please visit: www.jbmhealthcare.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Quam Greater China Magnificent 7 Makes a Stunning Debut: Don’t Miss the Next Wave of China Investment Opportunities

HONG KONG, Apr 1, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Amid a rapidly shifting global economic landscape, Chinese technology companies are emerging as dazzling stars on the international stage, driven by their innovative prowess and vast market potential. Quamnet has curated the “Quam Greater China Magnificent 7,” a selection aimed at identifying the most promising tech leaders in the Greater China region, unlocking new avenues for long-term wealth creation. These seven meticulously chosen tech giants not only dominate their respective fields but are also riding a powerful wave of technological breakthroughs, market expansion, and favorable policy support, signaling robust upward momentum. The rise of the “Quam Greater China Magnificent 7” is poised to inject a shot of confidence into the market, heralding the dawn of a new era for Chinese tech investments. “Quam Greater China Magnificent 7” Unveiled: A Powerhouse Lineup The “Quam Greater China Magnificent 7” comprises Alibaba (9988), Tencent Holdings (0700), Meituan (3690), Xiaomi Group (1810), BYD Company (1211), Pinduoduo (PDD.US), and TSMC (TSM.US). These seven titans, with their commanding positions in key industries and relentless pursuit of cutting-edge technology, stand as top-tier representatives of the Greater China and broader Asian tech landscape, while also wielding significant influence on the global stage. Outshining the U.S. Magnificent 7: Unique Strengths Take the Lead Compared to the globally renowned U.S. Magnificent 7, the “Quam Greater China Magnificent 7” showcases an undeniable and distinctive appeal. First, attractive valuations are a core highlight. In contrast to their American counterparts, Chinese tech stocks often trade at lower price-to-earnings ratios, offering investors a rare opportunity to enter at a discount. Second, these companies are deeply rooted in China—the world’s most dynamic developing economy—reaping the dual benefits of rapid economic growth and rising consumer spending, with growth potential far exceeding that of their peers in mature U.S. markets. Moreover, the “Quam Greater China Magnificent 7” taps directly into the immense opportunities of China’s domestic market, fueled by rapid urbanization, an expanding middle class, and strong government backing for strategic sectors like electric vehicles (EVs) and semiconductors. Investing in this group not only reduces over-reliance on U.S. markets, enhancing portfolio diversification, but also positions investors to capitalize on stabilizing regulatory conditions in China and a resurgence in global confidence, potentially reaping outsized returns as valuations soar. The “Quam Greater China Magnificent 7” brings together seven tech behemoths, each demonstrating unmatched market leadership and innovation in their domains, shining as guiding lights for the future. Alibaba, bolstered by the formidable support of Ant Group, reigns supreme in e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital payments, its influence unrivaled. The recent launch of its latest AI model, “Qwen 2.5,” underscores its technological ambition, signaling a bold push into artificial intelligence that promises to drive future growth. Tencent Holdings, anchored by the social media giant WeChat, its dominance in gaming, and deep expertise in fintech, sits firmly atop the industry throne. Its newly unveiled Hunyuan T1 model, with its high-efficiency, low-cost edge, stakes a claim in the AI race, showcasing Tencent’s formidable competitive strength. Meituan, the king of local services, holds an unassailable lead in food delivery and online travel, its user-centric service model setting the industry standard. Even more striking are its breakthroughs in drone technology and the “Wow AI” application, opening up entirely new growth frontiers. Xiaomi Group, advancing on dual fronts in consumer electronics and EVs, leverages its HyperOS system and autonomous driving technology to pioneer the smart era, its cross-sector innovation turning heads. BYD Company, a global leader in EVs and batteries, has long set the benchmark in the renewable energy space. Its DiPilot intelligent driving system seamlessly blends electrification with smart technology, ushering in a new chapter for the auto industry. Pinduoduo, a rising star in social e-commerce, has surged ahead with AI-driven supply chain optimization and personalized recommendations, redefining cost-effective consumption and rewriting the e-commerce playbook with its unique business model. Meanwhile, TSMC, the titan of semiconductor foundry services, posted revenues exceeding $90 billion in 2024, capitalizing on surging demand for AI chips to push its market dominance to new heights, cementing its role as an indispensable force in the global tech ecosystem. These seven giants not only stand tall in competitive markets but also lead industry trends with relentless innovation, unlocking boundless potential for the “Quam Greater China Magnificent 7” investment thesis. Growth Engines in Full Throttle: Limitless Potential Unleashed From steady core business expansion to ambitious multinational forays into emerging markets, these seven companies exhibit multidimensional growth prospects. Alibaba and Tencent are accelerating their cloud computing ambitions, Meituan is advancing drone delivery, while Xiaomi and BYD flex their muscles in the EV arena. At the same time, their leadership in AI and semiconductor technologies further solidifies their global competitiveness. On the policy front, China’s sustained support for EVs and semiconductors provides a robust tailwind for the group. With the mainland economy rebounding, consumer spending recovering, regulatory clarity improving, and geopolitical tensions easing, these seven stocks are primed for a valuation re-rating, promising substantial returns for investors. A Visionary Bet on China’s Economic Rise As torchbearers of technological progress in Greater China, the “Quam Greater China Magnificent 7” offers investors a prime platform to share in the region’s economic ascent. Whether in market leadership, technological innovation, or growth potential, these seven stand as industry paragons. Quamnet believes that as global attention refocuses on China, the “Quam Greater China Magnificent 7” is set to become the next big investment wave, ushering in a new era of wealth creation for forward-thinking investors.About Quam.net Financial Media LimitedEstablished in 1998, Quamnet is a comprehensive professional financial website that brings together financial information, proprietary research and analytical tools. With a broad range of financial services and providing of comprehensive Hong Kong market news, investment ideas, Hong Kong Investment company news and global market news.For further information, please contact:Venus Kuk, Tel: (852) 2217-2727, Email: Venus.kuk@quamgroup.comCarlos Tam, Tel: (852) 2217-2703, Email: Carlos.tam@quamgroup.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Trump mengatakan AS akan berurusan ‘langsung’ dengan Iran dalam pertemuan tingkat tinggi pada hari Sabtu

(SeaPRwire) - Presiden pada hari Senin mengatakan AS akan terlibat "langsung" dengan Iran dalam pertemuan tingkat tinggi yang akan diadakan pada hari Sabtu mendatang."Kami memiliki pertemuan yang sangat besar pada hari Sabtu, dan kami berurusan dengan mereka secara langsung," kata Trump kepada wartawan dari Oval Office sambil duduk di sebelah Perdana Menteri Israel Benjamin Netanyahu.Pertemuan yang diumumkan ini adalah pertama kalinya AS akan sejak pemerintahan Trump sebelumnya, ketika menarik diri dari Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) pada tahun 2018."Kita lihat apa yang bisa terjadi. Saya pikir semua orang setuju bahwa membuat kesepakatan akan lebih baik daripada melakukan hal yang jelas," kata Trump merujuk pada ancamannya minggu lalu di mana dia mengatakan dia akan jika Iran tidak melakukan pembicaraan untuk mengakhiri program nuklirnya."[Itu] bukan sesuatu yang ingin saya terlibat, atau terus terang, yang Israel ingin terlibat, jika mereka dapat menghindarinya," lanjut Trump. "Kita akan lihat apakah kita bisa menghindarinya."Ini menjadi wilayah yang sangat berbahaya," Trump memperingatkan. "Dan semoga pembicaraan itu berhasil."Presiden menolak untuk merinci di mana pembicaraan akan berlangsung atau bagaimana mereka akan berbeda dari JCPOA, hanya mengatakan bahwa mereka akan "berbeda" dan "lebih kuat."Menyusul penarikan AS dari perjanjian tersebut, kesepakatan nuklir pada dasarnya runtuh meskipun para penandatangan yang tersisa – yang termasuk Inggris, China, Prancis, Rusia, dan Jerman – dan Iran mulai mengembangkan program nuklirnya dengan cepat.Awal tahun ini, pengawas nuklir PBB memperingatkan bahwa Teheran telah mengumpulkan uranium yang diperkaya tingkat senjata yang cukup untuk membangun jika uranium tersebut diperkaya lebih lanjut."Saya pikir jika pembicaraan tidak berhasil dengan Iran… Iran akan berada dalam bahaya besar," kata Trump pada hari Senin.Tidak jelas apakah Israel, atau negara lain, akan terlibat dalam pembicaraan tersebut, meskipun Netanyahu menjelaskan bahwa Yerusalem selaras dengan AS dalam mengamankan kesepakatan untuk mengakhiri program nuklir Iran."Kami berdua bersatu dalam tujuan bahwa Iran tidak pernah mendapatkan senjata nuklir, bahwa itu dapat dilakukan secara diplomatis secara penuh, seperti yang dilakukan di Libya," kata Netanyahu kepada wartawan. "Saya pikir itu akan menjadi hal yang baik."Tetapi apa pun yang terjadi, kita harus memastikan bahwa Iran tidak memiliki senjata nuklir," tambahnya.Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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Israel menolak masuk dua anggota parlemen Inggris yang dituduh merencanakan untuk ‘menyebarkan kebencian anti-Israel’

(SeaPRwire) - Israel telah menolak masuk dua yang dituduh berencana untuk "menyebarkan kebencian anti-Israel."Dua Anggota Parlemen dari Partai Buruh, Yuan Yang dan Abtisam Mohamed, sempat ditahan pada akhir pekan dan ditolak masuk ke Israel karena mereka diduga memiliki rencana untuk "mendokumentasikan kegiatan pasukan keamanan dan menyebarkan kebencian anti-Israel," kata badan imigrasi Israel.Para pejabat Israel mengatakan kepada outlet tersebut bahwa Yang dan Mohamed bersama dua asisten dalam perjalanan itu, yang mengatakan mereka akan pergi ke Israel "sebagai bagian dari delegasi parlemen resmi."Para pejabat mengatakan bahwa agen imigrasi tidak menemukan "bukti untuk mendukung klaim... bahwa mereka bepergian sebagai bagian dari delegasi resmi.""Tidak ada politisi atau pejabat pemerintah yang mengetahui bahwa mereka akan datang," tambah para pejabat Israel.The Council for Arab-British Understanding mengklaim bahwa para anggota parlemen itu adalah bagian dari delegasi yang diselenggarakan oleh kelompok tersebut serta Medical Aid for Palestinians.Mohamed dan Yang memposting dalam sebuah pernyataan di X bahwa mereka "terkejut" dengan keputusan tersebut oleh "Sangat penting bahwa anggota parlemen dapat menyaksikan secara langsung situasi di wilayah pendudukan Palestina," tulis mereka. "Kami adalah dua, dari sejumlah anggota parlemen, yang telah berbicara di Parlemen dalam beberapa bulan terakhir tentang konflik Israel-Palestina dan pentingnya mematuhi Hukum Kemanusiaan Internasional. Anggota parlemen harus merasa bebas untuk berbicara jujur di House of Commons, tanpa takut menjadi sasaran."Selama pidato tanggal 2 April, Israel melakukan pembersihan etnis."Pada tanggal 30 Maret, hari pertama Idul Fitri, serangan Israel di Gaza menewaskan puluhan warga Palestina, menambah jumlah korban tewas sejak Israel melanggar perjanjian gencatan senjata. Israel sekarang sedang dalam proses memberlakukan pemindahan paksa terbesar, memerintahkan ratusan ribu warga Palestina dari Rafah. Bagaimana ini akan berakhir? Israel tidak bisa dan tidak akan berhenti. Apakah tujuannya adalah pembersihan etnis? Kita sedang menyaksikan itu. Apakah tujuannya adalah penghancuran total Gaza? Kita sekarang sedang menyaksikan itu," kata Mohamed.Pada tahun 2008, Home Office Inggris melarang anggota Likud Moshe Feiglin memasuki negara itu, menurut Jerusalem Post. Mantan Menteri Dalam Negeri Jacqui Smith menulis dalam surat kepada Feiglin bahwa kehadirannya "tidak akan kondusif bagi kepentingan publik."Pada Agustus 2019, para pejabat Israel memblokir U.S. Reps. , D-Mich., dan , D-Minn. untuk memasuki negara itu setelah mendapat tekanan dari Presiden Trump.Perdana Menteri Israel Benjamin Netanyahu mengatakan dalam sebuah pernyataan pada saat itu bahwa Jadwal perjalanan Talib dan Omar "mengungkapkan bahwa mereka merencanakan kunjungan yang satu-satunya tujuannya adalah untuk memperkuat boikot terhadap kita dan menyangkal legitimasi Israel."' Brie Stimson berkontribusi pada laporan ini.Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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Trump, Netanyahu akan bertemu di Gedung Putih saat Israel mencari keringanan tarif, diskusi tentang Iran, sandera Gaza Berita

Trump, Netanyahu akan bertemu di Gedung Putih saat Israel mencari keringanan tarif, diskusi tentang Iran, sandera Gaza

(SeaPRwire) - Perdana Menteri Israel Benjamin Netanyahu diperkirakan akan bertemu dengan Presiden di Gedung Putih pada hari Senin, dengan tarif global yang baru-baru ini diberlakukan oleh Washington diperkirakan akan menjadi bagian dari pembicaraan mereka."Pertemuan ini terjadi pada saat kritis dalam banyak isu utama: upaya untuk memulangkan sandera kita yang ditahan oleh Hamas, ketidakstabilan di Suriah, dan ancaman yang ditimbulkan oleh proksi Iran," Duta Besar Israel untuk AS, Yechiel Leiter, mengatakan kepada Digital."Implementasi kebijakan tarif baru-baru ini juga akan dibahas. Sama seperti Perdana Menteri Netanyahu adalah pemimpin dunia pertama yang mengunjungi Presiden Trump di masa jabatan keduanya di Gedung Putih, dia sekali lagi menjadi pemimpin pertama yang bertemu dengan presiden sehubungan dengan memperdalam hubungan ekonomi dan mengatur hubungan perdagangan," tambahnya.Netanyahu terakhir bertemu dengan Trump di Washington pada 4 Februari.Dalam pengumuman "Hari Pembebasan" pada hari Rabu, tarif 17% untuk barang-barang yang diimpor dari Israel – dasar 10% untuk semua negara yang berlaku pada 5 April dan tambahan 7% – dijadwalkan pada 9 April."Kekhawatiran itu adalah bahwa tarif ini akan merugikan ekspor berlian serta sistem teknologi tinggi atau pertahanan seperti drone. Jika pendapatan kita berkurang sebagai akibatnya, ini akan menjadi masalah," Alex Coman, seorang ahli penciptaan nilai di Holon Institute of Technology, mengatakan kepada Digital."Tarif ini datang sebagai kejutan. Sebelum keputusan ini, sangat sedikit yang diberlakukan, banyak produk tidak memilikinya dan Menteri Keuangan Israel Bezalel Smotrich menghapus yang ada," tambahnya, "Karena itu, saya sangat optimis bahwa tarif ini akan dikurangi."Total perdagangan barang AS dengan Israel diperkirakan mencapai $37,0 miliar pada tahun 2024, termasuk $14,8 miliar ekspor, naik 5,8% ($813,7 juta) dari tahun 2023, menurut Office of the United States Trade Representative. Impor barang AS dari Israel berjumlah $22,2 miliar pada tahun 2024, naik 6,7% ($1,4 miliar) dari tahun sebelumnya.Defisit perdagangan AS dengan Israel adalah $7,4 miliar pada tahun 2024, meningkat 8,6% ($587,0 juta) dibandingkan tahun 2023. melaporkan menghitung tarif dengan membagi defisit perdagangan ($7,4 miliar) dengan nilai impor ke Amerika ($22,2 miliar) dan kemudian pada dasarnya membagi dua angka tersebut untuk mencapai 17%.Subjek tersebut diangkat selama panggilan telepon antara Trump dan Netanyahu pada hari Kamis, dengan Perdana Menteri Hongaria Viktor Orbán juga mengambil bagian. Keesokan harinya, Menteri Luar Negeri Marco Rubio berbicara dengan perdana menteri Israel untuk "menggarisbawahi dukungan AS untuk Israel," menurut catatan pembicaraan AS.Langkah Trump mengejutkan Netanyahu, mendorongnya untuk memulai upaya untuk menegosiasikan pengurangan tarif menjadi 10%. Smotrich juga menandatangani perintah untuk menghapus tarif Israel terakhir yang tersisa pada impor barang-barang pertanian dari AS.Yerusalem dan Washington menandatangani perjanjian perdagangan bebas pada tahun 1985, perjanjian pertama Amerika Serikat, dan sejak itu sekitar 98% barang diperdagangkan bebas pajak.Netanyahu dan Trump juga akan membahas perang melawan Hamas di Jalur Gaza bersama dengan upaya untuk membebaskan 59 sandera yang tersisa yang diambil selama serangan teroris Hamas pada 7 Oktober 2023; atas nama kepemimpinan baru yang terkait dengan al Qaeda di Suriah; ancaman nuklir Iran; dan pertempuran yang sedang berlangsung untuk menggagalkan surat perintah penangkapan Pengadilan Kriminal Internasional untuk para pemimpin Israel, menurut Kantor Perdana Menteri di Yerusalem."Isu utama yang akan dibahas adalah Iran karena tampaknya negosiasi [nuklir] mungkin dimulai. Saya percaya Netanyahu ingin memperingatkan Trump sebelumnya," Ariel Kahana, seorang koresponden diplomatik senior untuk surat kabar harian Israel Hayom, mengatakan kepada Digital."Kita melihat laporan tentang AS mengirimkan baterai anti-rudal THAAD kedua ke Israel di atas peralatan yang sudah dikirim Amerika, dan mereka akan ingin mengoordinasikan semua itu bersama-sama," lanjutnya."Mereka juga akan berbicara tentang perang di Gaza, para sandera, dan tarif, yang akan dicoba setidaknya diturunkan oleh Netanyahu. Mengenai Turki, saya kira memberikan beberapa batasan pada [Presiden Recep Tayyip] Erdogan. Tampaknya baik Israel maupun Turki berusaha memperluas kehadiran atau kegiatan mereka di Suriah, dan itu mungkin mencapai titik yang dapat menyebabkan konflik militer langsung," kata Kahana.Sekembalinya dari Hongaria pada hari Minggu, Netanyahu memberi tahu wartawan tentang pentingnya kunjungannya untuk bertemu dengan Presiden Trump di Gedung Putih pada hari Senin."Saya dapat memberi tahu Anda bahwa saya adalah pemimpin internasional pertama, pemimpin asing pertama, yang akan bertemu dengan Presiden Trump mengenai masalah ini, yang sangat penting bagi ekonomi Israel. Ada antrean panjang para pemimpin yang ingin melakukan hal yang sama mengenai ekonomi mereka sendiri. Saya percaya ini mencerminkan hubungan pribadi khusus dan ikatan khusus antara Amerika Serikat dan Israel, yang sangat penting saat ini," kata Netanyahu.Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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IDF merespons setelah Hamas menghantam kota-kota Israel dalam serangan roket: ‘Harus membayar harga yang mahal’

(SeaPRwire) - Israel membalas pada hari Minggu setelah teroris Hamas meluncurkan beberapa roket ke kota-kota di Distrik Selatan Israel pada hari Minggu.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) mengatakan pihaknya menghantam peluncur roket di Jalur Gaza dari mana proyektil itu diluncurkan sebelumnya pada hari Minggu ke Israel.Roket-roket itu ditembakkan dari Gaza tengah menuju Ashdod dan Ashkelon pada Minggu malam. Ada laporan kerusakan dan puing-puing di beberapa lokasi.Ada 10 roket secara total, dan pasukan Israel hanya mencegat setengahnya."Sekitar lima proyektil berhasil dicegat oleh IAF [Israeli Air Force]," jelas militer. "Jatuhan diidentifikasi di beberapa area.""Tentara Komando Front Dalam Negeri IDF dikirim ke lokasi kejadian dan beroperasi bekerja sama dengan pasukan keamanan Israel."Perdana Menteri Israel Benjamin Netanyahu kemudian diberi pengarahan tentang serangan itu dan memerintahkan "tanggapan yang kuat dan menyetujui operasi IDF yang terus ditingkatkan di Gaza terhadap Hamas.""Saya menginstruksikan IDF untuk memperluas operasi militer dan memberikan pukulan berat kepada Hamas sebagai tanggapan atas peluncuran tersebut," kata Menteri Pertahanan Israel Israel Katz dalam sebuah pernyataan. "Untuk setiap pecahan peluru yang membahayakan seorang warga Ashkelon, para pembunuh Hamas harus membayar harga yang mahal."Kemudian di X, IDF membagikan rekaman di lapangan tentang lingkungan yang terkena roket. Video itu menunjukkan banyak kendaraan darurat yang menyalakan lampu di malam hari saat petugas pertolongan pertama merawat lingkungan perumahan."Ini hanyalah satu lingkungan di Israel yang terkena tembakan roket Hamas malam ini," tulis postingan itu. "Hamas terus bersembunyi di balik warga sipil Gaza sambil menembaki warga sipil Israel.""Kami akan terus membela warga Israel dari ancaman terorisme," tambah IDF.Serangan roket terbaru terjadi ketika IDF terus menargetkan sel-sel teroris di seluruh Timur Tengah. Pekan lalu, Israel meluncurkan serangan di lapangan udara militer Suriah, yang dimaksudkan sebagai "pesan yang jelas kepada Turki untuk tidak ikut campur dalam operasi udara Israel di wilayah udara Suriah."Pada hari Jumat, IDF mengkonfirmasi bahwa mereka telah membunuh Mohammad Awad yang bertanggung jawab atas pembunuhan Shiri, Kfir dan Ariel Bibas."Sebagai bagian dari perannya dalam organisasi teroris, Mohammad Awad secara aktif terlibat hingga kematiannya dalam merekrut anggota teroris di Judea dan Samaria dan di dalam Israel, yang melaluinya ia biasa merencanakan dan melakukan serangan terhadap warga Israel," kata IDF pada saat itu.' Yael Rotem-Kuriel, Caitlin McFall dan Efrat Lachter berkontribusi pada laporan ini.Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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Analis Wanita membahas Tarif dan A.I. di Forum G.A.M.E. XIV Universitas Quinnipiac Bisnis

Analis Wanita membahas Tarif dan A.I. di Forum G.A.M.E. XIV Universitas Quinnipiac

(SeaPRwire) - NEW YORK, 5 April 2025 — Panel "Investment Research Redefined: Voices of Female Executives" pada hari pertama Forum Global Asset Management Education (G.A.M.E.) ke-14 di Quinnipiac University di New York berfokus pada apa yang membuat seorang peneliti pasar menjadi baik di era A.I., daripada perspektif khusus perempuan di bidang tersebut, dan juga mempertimbangkan pengumuman tarif pada 2 April oleh pemerintahan Trump. Panel ini dipandu oleh Holly Raider, dekan School of Business di Quinnipiac University. "Kami tahu hari ini akan tiba," kata panelis Candace Browning, kepala BofA Global Research. Para panelis sepakat bahwa peristiwa seperti tarif memberi tekanan pada analis untuk segera memberikan prediksi dengan tingkat kepercayaan tinggi kepada klien mereka. Joyce Chang, managing director dan ketua riset global di JPMorgan Chase, mengatakan bahwa "data mentah akan tertinggal," jadi sebagai reaksi terhadap tarif atau peristiwa lainnya, penting untuk menimbang banyak faktor, termasuk melihat survei sentimen, data kartu kredit, dan berbicara dengan para CEO. "Anda harus menggunakan penilaian Anda sebagai analis riset," katanya. Menurut Browning, "Kami telah melihat teknologi yang tersedia bagi kami berubah secara dramatis, tetapi pertanyaannya sama seperti pada tahun 1982." Hal itu memunculkan kecerdasan buatan, yang menurut para panelis merupakan bantuan yang sangat baik, tetapi tidak ditakdirkan untuk menghilangkan kebutuhan akan analis manusia. "A.I. adalah alat yang fantastis yang dapat mensintesis data dengan sangat cepat," kata Browning, "tetapi ia tidak benar-benar dibuat untuk memberi tahu orang apa yang belum mereka ketahui. Saya akan menggunakannya, tetapi saya tidak berpikir itu akan menggantikan analis riset." Lucy Baldwin, managing director dan kepala riset global di Citi, menambahkan bahwa A.I. sangat bagus dalam meringkas, "tetapi ia sangat buruk dalam melihat ke sekeliling sudut." Mengetahui poin data mana yang penting adalah kunci. "Ada skenario dan permutasi tak berujung yang dapat kita mainkan, tetapi hanya satu atau dua faktor yang pada akhirnya akan menggerakkan pasar," kata Baldwin. Diminta untuk memberikan sudut pandang gender pada analisis pasar, Chang mengatakan bahwa perempuan kurang terwakili di bidang ini (hanya sekitar 15 persen profesor ekonomi tetap) dan bahwa "penting untuk mengakui kesenjangan ini." Browning menambahkan bahwa perempuan "mungkin lebih sabar, lebih berorientasi jangka panjang." Konferensi G.A.M.E. virtual menarik lebih dari 1.600 peserta dari 150 universitas. Ada 30 panel, lebih dari 100 pembicara, dan 64 perusahaan yang diwakili. Lihat konten asli untuk mengunduh multimedia: SUMBER Quinnipiac UniversityArtikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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Chubb Menunjuk Kamran Mazhar sebagai Chief Executive Officer untuk Chubb Arabia Bisnis

Chubb Menunjuk Kamran Mazhar sebagai Chief Executive Officer untuk Chubb Arabia

(SeaPRwire) - AL KHOBAR, Arab Saudi, 6 April 2025 — Chubb hari ini mengumumkan penunjukan Kamran Mazhar sebagai Chief Executive Officer untuk Chubb Arabia. Dia bergabung dengan Chubb dari Liva Insurance di mana dia menjabat sebagai Chief Executive Officer. Dalam perannya, Mazhar akan memimpin arah strategis dan operasi bisnis Chubb Arabia, berfokus pada mendorong pertumbuhan yang menguntungkan dan memperkuat posisi pasar Chubb Arabia di Kerajaan Arab Saudi. Mazhar membawa 23 tahun pengalaman di industri asuransi dan telah memegang peran kepemimpinan di Arab Saudi sejak 2015. Dari 2019 hingga 2023, ia memimpin Chubb Arabia dan selama 21 tahun sebelumnya memegang berbagai posisi di perusahaan Chubb di Pakistan dan Arab Saudi. Serge Osouf, Ketua Dewan Direksi Chubb Arabia mengatakan: “Kami sangat senang Kamran bergabung kembali dengan Chubb Arabia. Dia adalah pemimpin yang sangat berpengalaman dengan rekam jejak yang terbukti. Pemahamannya yang mendalam tentang Chubb dan pasar asuransi di Kerajaan Arab Saudi akan memungkinkan kami untuk terus mengembangkan bisnis kami di pasar dan kami berharap dapat bekerja dengannya lagi.” “Kepemimpinan Kamran akan memposisikan Chubb untuk kesuksesan dan inovasi berkelanjutan dalam lanskap asuransi Arab Saudi. Kemampuannya yang terbukti untuk menavigasi kondisi pasar yang kompleks dan membina hubungan yang kuat dengan klien akan menjadi sangat penting saat kami bertujuan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pelanggan kami yang terus berkembang,” kata Peter Kelaher, Division President Chubb di Eropa Kontinental, Timur Tengah, dan Afrika Utara. Kamran memegang gelar Executive MBA dari HEC Paris, BA di bidang Ekonomi dari The University of Texas at Austin, dan Diploma di bidang Asuransi dari Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) UK. Tentang Chubb Arabia Chubb Arabia Cooperative Insurance Company adalah penyedia kapasitas besar khusus untuk asuransi properti dan kecelakaan multi-lini di Kerajaan Arab Saudi. Chubb Arabia beroperasi di kantor-kantor di tiga kota besar negara itu (Khobar, Riyadh, dan Jeddah), menyediakan solusi asuransi Properti, Teknik, Kendaraan Bermotor, Kecelakaan, Kelautan, Khusus, dan Group Life untuk beragam kelompok klien. Perusahaan ini memegang peringkat Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) "A3" dengan prospek stabil dari Moody's. Chubb Arabia adalah perusahaan publik Saudi yang terdaftar yang diatur oleh Otoritas Asuransi, lisensi No. ت م ن /23/200912 tanggal 1430/12/21AD, CR # 2051043431– Modal disetor 300 juta. Terletak di Khobar Business Gate, King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Street, PO Box 2685, Al Khobar 31952, Kerajaan Arab Saudi. Chubb Arabia adalah afiliasi P&C Saudi dari Chubb INA International Holdings Ltd. yang merupakan bagian dari Chubb Limited. Logo – Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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Prospek Pasar untuk Minggu Ini Bisnis

Prospek Pasar untuk Minggu Ini

(SeaPRwire) - Minggu ini, investor akan fokus pada indikator ekonomi utama dan laporan pendapatan untuk mengukur arah pasar. Rilis data inflasi akan menjadi sangat penting, karena dapat memengaruhi keputusan kebijakan moneter oleh Federal Reserve. Para pelaku pasar sangat tertarik pada angka Indeks Harga Konsumen (CPI) dan Indeks Harga Produsen (PPI), yang menawarkan wawasan tentang tekanan inflasi. Kenaikan yang lebih tinggi dari perkiraan dapat mendorong The Fed untuk mempertimbangkan kenaikan suku bunga yang lebih agresif, yang berdampak pada biaya pinjaman dan belanja konsumen. Musim laporan pendapatan berlanjut dengan perusahaan-perusahaan besar yang akan melaporkan hasil kuartalan mereka. Analis dan investor akan mencermati laporan-laporan ini untuk menilai kesehatan perusahaan dan panduan masa depan. Sektor-sektor seperti teknologi, keuangan, dan barang-barang konsumen diperkirakan akan menjadi sorotan. Misalnya, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) akan merilis pendapatannya, memberikan wawasan tentang tren belanja konsumen di sektor restoran cepat saji. Secara internasional, ketegangan geopolitik dan negosiasi perdagangan tetap menjadi poin fokus, dengan potensi dampak pada rantai pasokan global dan volatilitas pasar. Pergerakan mata uang, khususnya kekuatan dolar AS, juga dipantau karena dapat memengaruhi pendapatan dan daya saing perusahaan multinasional di luar negeri. Selanjutnya, pasar akan mencerna komentar dari pejabat Federal Reserve, karena pidato mereka sering memberikan petunjuk tentang langkah-langkah kebijakan moneter di masa depan. Investor sangat tertarik dengan pendekatan The Fed untuk menyeimbangkan pengendalian inflasi dengan pertumbuhan ekonomi. Setiap indikasi perubahan kebijakan dapat menyebabkan reaksi pasar yang signifikan. Di pasar komoditas, harga minyak tetap bergejolak karena faktor geopolitik dan keputusan produksi oleh OPEC dan sekutunya. Investor akan mengamati setiap pembaruan tentang tingkat produksi dan bagaimana mereka dapat memengaruhi dinamika penawaran dan permintaan di sektor energi. Secara keseluruhan, aktivitas pasar minggu ini akan dibentuk oleh kombinasi data ekonomi, pendapatan perusahaan, dan perkembangan geopolitik. Investor disarankan untuk tetap mendapatkan informasi dan bersiap menghadapi potensi fluktuasi saat pasar bereaksi terhadap faktor-faktor ini. Catatan Kaki: Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya. Chipotle Mexican Grill diharapkan untuk melaporkan pendapatannya minggu ini, memberikan wawasan tentang sektor restoran cepat saji.
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Saint-Boniface Raih Gelar Kraft Hockeyville 2025 Bisnis

Saint-Boniface Raih Gelar Kraft Hockeyville 2025

(SeaPRwire) - Saint-Boniface akan menerima $250,000 untuk peningkatan arena dan menjadi tuan rumah pertandingan Pra-Musim NHL® TORONTO, 5 April 2025 – Kraft Heinz, bermitra dengan National Hockey League (NHL®) dan National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), dengan bangga mengumumkan bahwa Saint-Boniface, Québec telah dinobatkan sebagai pemenang Kraft Hockeyville 2025. Saint-Boniface akan menerima $250,000 untuk peningkatan arena, kesempatan untuk menjadi tuan rumah pertandingan Pra-Musim NHL® pada Musim Gugur 2026 dan peralatan hoki pemuda baru senilai $10,000 yang disediakan oleh NHLPA Goals & Dreams. Tiga finalis komunitas lainnya akan diberikan $25,000 masing-masing untuk peningkatan arena, bersama dengan peralatan hoki pemuda baru senilai $10,000 yang disediakan oleh NHLPA Goals & Dreams. Melalui pemungutan suara nasional, warga Kanada memilih Saint-Boniface, yang menerima jumlah suara terbanyak, sebagai pengakuan atas dedikasinya untuk membangun masa depan yang cerah bagi para pemain dan penggemar hoki. Komisaris NHL Gary Bettman membuat pengumuman resmi di siaran Hockey Night in Canada Sportsnet tadi malam. Sejak awal berdirinya, Aréna de Saint-Boniface telah mewakili apa yang mungkin terjadi ketika sebuah komunitas bersatu mencapai tujuan bersama. Terletak di jantung kota, tempat ini berfungsi sebagai tempat berkumpul di mana orang-orang menjalin ikatan atas hasrat mereka yang sama terhadap olahraga, musik, perayaan, dan tentu saja, Le Boum – tim hoki kampung halaman Saint-Boniface. Dibangun oleh sekelompok sukarelawan yang berdedikasi pada tahun 1999, arena mereka sekarang membutuhkan perawatan yang lembut, dan renovasi yang mahal membahayakan masa depannya. Memenangkan Kraft Hockeyville 2025 akan memberikan dukungan yang dibutuhkan untuk meningkatkan infrastrukturnya, memastikan komunitas memiliki rumah yang bahagia untuk generasi pemain hoki berikutnya. “Selamat kepada Saint-Boniface karena dinobatkan sebagai Kraft Hockeyville 2025. Semangat Anda bersinar terang di dalam dan di luar lapangan,” kata Simon Laroche, Presiden, Kraft Heinz Canada. “Program ini bukan hanya tentang membangun arena yang lebih baik; ini tentang membangun komunitas Kanada yang kuat. Selama lebih dari seratus tahun, Kraft Heinz telah memproduksi makanan di Canada dan berkontribusi kepada komunitas kita tempat kita bekerja, tinggal, dan bermain, dan merupakan hak istimewa sejati untuk memperluas jangkauan kita dengan mendukung hoki komunitas – olahraga yang dengan indahnya mencerminkan semangat bangsa kita yang penuh semangat, tangguh, dan bersatu.” Pengumuman pemenang tahun ini secara resmi mengakhiri program Kraft Hockeyville tahunan ke-19. Jutaan suara memastikannya: detak jantung hoki terus bergema di seluruh Kanada. Saint-Boniface – bersama dengan sejumlah komunitas yang memecahkan rekor – hadir untuk kampung halaman mereka dengan kekuatan penuh, membuktikan sekali lagi bahwa kecintaan pada permainan hoki masih hidup dan sehat, siap untuk diwariskan kepada generasi hebat berikutnya. Perayaan ini menjadi landasan bagi ulang tahun ke-20 tahun depan, dengan pembaruan program baru yang menarik di masa depan. Untuk detail program lengkap, silakan kunjungi Tentang Kraft Heinz Canada Warisan Kraft Heinz Canada dapat ditelusuri kembali lebih dari seabad yang lalu ketika James Lewis Kraft dari Stevensville, Ontario mulai menjual keju dari kereta kuda pada tahun 1903. Heinz Canada didirikan pada tahun 1909 di Leamington, Ontario di mana produk pertamanya adalah acar yang bersumber dari petani lokal. Setelah merger tahun 2015 antara Kraft Foods Group dan H.J. Heinz Company, Kraft Heinz Canada menjadi anak perusahaan dari Kraft Heinz Company yang baru dibentuk (NASDAQ: KHC). Sekarang menjadi perusahaan makanan dan minuman terbesar kedua di negara itu, produk-produk ikonik Kraft Heinz Canada seperti Kraft Peanut Butter, Heinz Ketchup, KD, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Renées Dressing, Jell-O, Classico, Kool-Aid dan Maxwell House ditemukan di lebih dari 97 persen rumah tangga Kanada. Kraft Heinz Canada mendorong transformasi yang terinspirasi oleh tujuan global Kraft Heinz, Let’s Make Life Delicious, dengan menciptakan momen komunitas yang berkesan melalui inisiatif lokal seperti Kraft Heinz Project Play dan, tentu saja, program berdampak yang kita rayakan di sini, Kraft Hockeyville, sambil juga mendukung bank makanan di seluruh Kanada melalui program Kraft Heinz Groceries for Good. Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang perjalanan kami dengan mengunjungi atau mengikuti kami di LinkedIn. NHL dan NHL Shield adalah merek dagang terdaftar dari National Hockey League. © 2025 NHL. Semua Hak Dilindungi Undang-Undang NHLPA dan logo NHLPA adalah merek dagang terdaftar dari National Hockey League Players’ Association. © NHLPA. Semua Hak Dilindungi Undang-Undang. SUMBER Kraft Heinz CanadaArtikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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Tiongkok Menghadapi Tantangan Tarif 54% Bisnis

Tiongkok Menghadapi Tantangan Tarif 54%

(SeaPRwire) - Eskalasi ketegangan perdagangan baru-baru ini mengakibatkan Tiongkok dikenai tarif timbal balik yang signifikan sebesar 54%. Perkembangan ini muncul sebagai respons terhadap berbagai praktik perdagangan yang dianggap tidak adil oleh mitra dagang internasional. Peningkatan tarif ini diperkirakan akan berdampak pada berbagai ekspor Tiongkok, yang berpotensi menyebabkan kenaikan harga barang dan pergeseran dalam dinamika perdagangan global. Para ahli industri telah memperingatkan bahwa langkah ini dapat semakin memperburuk hubungan perdagangan yang sudah rapuh antara Tiongkok dan ekonomi utama lainnya. Tarif ini dipandang sebagai tindakan pembalasan setelah Tiongkok memberlakukan tarif dan pembatasan perdagangan terhadap barang-barang dari beberapa negara. Kenaikan tarif ini diperkirakan akan memiliki efek riak di berbagai sektor, dengan industri teknologi dan manufaktur kemungkinan besar akan terkena dampak paling besar. Perusahaan-perusahaan di sektor-sektor ini mungkin menghadapi peningkatan biaya, yang dapat diteruskan ke konsumen. Selain itu, ada kekhawatiran bahwa hal ini dapat menyebabkan perlambatan pertumbuhan ekonomi, tidak hanya di Tiongkok tetapi juga secara global. Salah satu pemain kunci yang terkena dampak tarif ini adalah sektor teknologi, di mana perusahaan seperti Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) dan Tencent merupakan kontributor utama bagi ekonomi ekspor Tiongkok. Perusahaan-perusahaan ini mungkin perlu menilai kembali strategi mereka dan menemukan cara untuk mengurangi dampak kenaikan tarif. Pada skala yang lebih luas, perkembangan ini mungkin mendorong negara-negara untuk mencari mitra dagang alternatif atau mengembangkan kemampuan domestik untuk mengurangi ketergantungan pada impor Tiongkok. Hal ini dapat menyebabkan lingkungan perdagangan global yang lebih terfragmentasi, dengan negara-negara memprioritaskan swasembada daripada globalisasi. Sementara beberapa analis percaya bahwa kenaikan tarif ini dapat mengarah pada negosiasi ulang persyaratan perdagangan, yang lain khawatir bahwa hal itu dapat meningkat menjadi perang dagang penuh, yang akan memiliki implikasi parah bagi pasar global. Beberapa bulan mendatang akan menjadi penting dalam menentukan dampak jangka panjang dari tarif ini. Masih harus dilihat apakah Tiongkok akan merespons dengan tindakan perdagangan lebih lanjut atau mencari solusi diplomatik untuk meredakan ketegangan. Sementara itu, bisnis dan konsumen sama-sama akan mengawasi dengan cermat untuk melihat bagaimana situasi ini berkembang. Catatan Kaki: Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya. Tarif 54% diberlakukan sebagai respons langsung terhadap praktik perdagangan Tiongkok. . Para ahli menunjukkan bahwa efek riak dari tarif ini dapat menyebabkan harga konsumen yang lebih tinggi secara global. .
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Gome Retail Continues to Focus on Its Main Business and Actively Resolve Debt JCN Newswire

Gome Retail Continues to Focus on Its Main Business and Actively Resolve Debt

HONG KONG, Apr 1, 2025 - Gome Retail Holdings Limited (Stock code: 493.HK, "Gome Retail" or the "Company"), together with its subsidiaries, "the Group") announced its audited annual results during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 (the "reporting period").Focusing on the main industry to consolidate the border, take multiple measures to actively resolve the debt problemIn 2024, domestic economic recovery is weak, with asevere and complex external international environment compounded by domestic economic and policy cycle factors. Domestic demand remained sluggish, directly impacting the industry to which our group belongs, which continued to experience a downturn. In 2024, the Group recorded sales revenue of approximately RMB 474 million; and loss attributable to owners of the parent of approximately RMB11,629 million.In 2024, Gome Retail continued to promote strategic transformation and upgrading and actively explored new businesses. However, in the fourth quarter of 2024, the government introduced several significant stimulus policies, the Group seizes opportunities and rides on the momentum, intensified efforts in model transformation and business innovations, such as franchise and quasi-franchise models and GOME Auto. In addition, recently, an agreement has been reached with JD on the CB debt disposal plan, which will clear all CB debts within two years through asset transfers and issuing shares.Reinventing retail business, accelerate the expansion of franchiseGome Retail accelerates its asset-light model and builds a closed loop of "brand authorization + supply chain empowerment + digital platform". Regarding franchising, comprehensively open brand authorizations, focus on supply chain model innovation, shift from appliance franchising to comprehensive business format investment, quickly build online and offline franchise networks at all levels. In terms of franchising, based on equity cooperation, we will focus on encouraging single-store franchising with an operating model of "light assets, heavy operations, and strong management", and build an "online and offline" pan-home appliance and surrounding franchise network for the entire industry with the city display stores display as the core. In the future, the Group targeted to sign more than 1000 franchise agreements, striving to become a leading comprehensive service provider integrating "offline and online franchise networks + supply chain + capital chain + industry chain + service chain".Actively explore new business growth curves and innovate new forms of automobile distributionDuring the reporting period, the company focused on its core business while seizing the development opportunities of the automobile industry and actively made strategic arrangements in the automobile distribution field. Aiming at the development pain points in the field of automobile distribution, relying on its own national channel network and business experience and other advantages, Gome is committed to creating a new industrial chain ecological benchmark for the automobile distribution industry based on cooperation and win-win results. During the reporting period, the first Gome Smart Car Experience Hall, located in Xibahe, a prime location in Beijing, is ready to go. It will bring together about 30 new energy vehicle brands to create a large-scale, comprehensive automobile consumption scene that integrates display, experience.Looking ahead, the Central Economic Work Conference at the end of 2024 has made it clear that a dual easing policy of fiscal, monetary and fiscal policies will be adopted in 2025, and the introduction of ?extraordinary counter-cyclical adjustments?. This represents the most proactive policy stance in recent years. Furthermore, 2025 marks the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan, and governments at all levels will need to ensure the completion of key economic targets. Gome Retail management said: ?During the Reporting Period, the Group took solidsteps toward its strategic goals of light-asset expansion and technology-driven upgrades, achievingencouraging results in new business initiatives. Moving forward, the Group will continue to persevere, work hard, strive to turn the situation around and overcome difficulties. Under the positive influence of external policies, 2025 will likely see the largest-scale policy benefits in recent years. With the implementation of intensified domestic demand stimulus policies, the Group is expected to gradually return to the track of stable operation.?About GOME RETAIL HOLDINGS LIMITEDGOME RETAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in July 2004 (Stock Code: 493HK). Founded in 1987 in China, GOME is committed to building China's leading technology-based, experiential, entertainment-oriented and socialized home-life technology retailer. With the strategy of "Home-Life", Gome Group focuses on retailing of electrical appliances and consumer electronics products, and builds a closed-loop ecosystem for the entire product line.Please visit our website for more information: www.gome.com.hkIssued by EVER BLOOM (HK) COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS GROUP LIMITED for and on behalf of GOME Retail Holdings Limited. For further information, please contact:EVER BLOOM (HK) COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS GROUP LIMITEDMr Matthew Li / Ms Isla GuTel:(852) 3468 8874 Fax: (852) 2111 1103Maill: matthew.li@everbloom.com.cn / jin.gu@everbloom.com.cn Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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BCQ Achieves Dual Growth in 2024 Revenue and Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders

HONG KONG, Apr 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On the evening of March 21, Bank of Chongqing Co., Ltd. (Stock Codes: 601963.SH, 01963.HK, hereinafter referred to as "BCQ" or "the Bank") released its 2024 Annual Report. During the reporting period, BCQ recorded operating income of RMB13.679 billion, a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 3.54%, and net profit of RMB5.521 billion, up 5.59% YoY. Net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB5.117 billion, marking a YoY growth of 3.80%. Basic earnings per share (EPS) stood at RMB1.38.To enhance shareholder returns, the Bank proposed a final dividend of RMB2.48 per 10 shares (tax inclusive) for 2024. Dividend payments continued to demonstrate greater stability, sustainability, and predictability. The cash dividend payout ratio reached 30.01% in 2024, maintaining a five-year streak above 30% since the Bank’s A-share listing.Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders Exceeds RMB5 Billion, Asset Quality Continues to ImproveAgainst a backdrop of global economic complexity, China’s economy demonstrated resilience and vitality through steady progress in 2024. As a key regional financial institution, BCQ remained committed to advancing the "Five Key Areas in Financial Sector"—technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance, and digital finance. By adhering to strategic directives, the Bank deepened its regional footprint, optimized its service offerings, expanded asset deployment, and reinforced liability management, steadily progressing toward high-quality development.By the end of 2024, BCQ’s total loans reached RMB440.616 billion, a 12.13% increase YoY, while total deposits rose 14.30% YoY to RMB474.117 billion.In terms of profitability, the Bank achieved operating income of RMB13.679 billion (+3.54% YoY) and net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB5.117 billion (+3.80% YoY), both hitting record highs since its 2021 listing.Within the framework of high-quality development, BCQ refined capital management and executed external capital replenishment initiatives, driving steady improvements across capital adequacy ratios. As of December 31, 2024, the Bank's Core Tier 1 Capital Adequacy Ratio stood at 9.88%, Tier 1 Capital Adequacy Ratio at 11.20%, and Total Capital Adequacy Ratio at 14.46%, representing increases of 0.10, 0.04, and 1.09 percentage points, respectively, from the prior year. These metrics not only meet regulatory requirements but also bolster risk resilience and provide a solid capital foundation for business expansion.The Bank’s non-performing loan (NPL) ratio declined to 1.25% by the end of 2024, the lowest level in five years. The special-mention loan ratio dropped to 2.64%, down 0.72 percentage points YoY, while the overdue loan ratio fell to 1.73%, a 0.22 percentage point reduction YoY. Additionally, the loan loss provision coverage ratio rose for the second consecutive year to 245.08%, up 10.90 percentage points, reinforcing financial security.Proactively Aligns with National Strategies, Multi-Tiered Services Empower the Chengdu-Chongqing Twin-City Economic CircleAs the first city commercial bank in Western China to achieve dual "A/H" listings, BCQ leverages its robust capabilities to serve markets across one municipality (Chongqing) and three provinces (Sichuan, Guizhou, Shaanxi). In 2024, the Bank seized strategic opportunities including the Chengdu-Chongqing Twin-City Economic Circle, New Western Land-Sea Corridor, and Rural Revitalization, cementing its differentiated competitive edge.During the reporting period, BCQ extended RMB40 billion in incremental credit to the Chengdu-Chongqing Twin-City Economic Circle, supported the New Western Land-Sea Corridor with RMB20 billion in additional business volume. The Bank’s issuance and outstanding balance of foreign currency bonds ranked among the top regional legal person banks in Western China.By adhering to a differentiated development strategy, BCQ leveraged its status as a legal-person bank and its strengths in inclusive finance, green finance, and other specialized sectors, to promote the "Five Key Areas in Financial Sector". In 2024, the Bank’s outstanding loans in technology, green projects, inclusive finance, and medium-to-long-term manufacturing grew by 32%, 40%, 22%, and 25%, respectively, injecting momentum into regional economic growth.In manufacturing finance, since 2024, the Bank has supported over 250 major projects through product innovation, channel expansion, and service optimization, including the Chengdu-Chongqing High-Speed Railway and Metro Line 15, with credit volume surging over 150% YoY. BCQ also provided RMB150 billion in credit to industries and infrastructure within the Chengdu-Chongqing Twin-City Economic Circle.For inclusive finance, the Bank refined its product ecosystem to empower small and micro businesses, individual businesses, and agricultural business entities. Under the "dual growth" framework, its outstanding inclusive micro and small loans reached RMB61.068 billion, up RMB10.822 billion YoY, while agriculture-related loans rose to RMB44.782 billion, up 15.40% YoY or RMB5.975 billion from 2023.As 2025 marks the conclusion of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan, BCQ pledges to strengthen strategic leadership, seize policy opportunities, accelerate transformation, and advance toward a "trillion-yuan" scale through reform, innovation, and relentless effort. The Bank aims to deliver superior financial services, enhance shareholder value, and contribute more meaningfully to regional economic and social development. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Fosun’s Core Businesses Stay Firm Despite One-off Non-cash Loss

HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On 30 March, Fosun International (00656) announced its 2024 annual results, reporting a total revenue of RMB192.14 billion. The Group’s four core subsidiaries – Yuyuan, Fosun Pharma, Fosun Insurance Portugal, and Fosun Tourism Group (“FTG”) – generated a total revenue of RMB134.65 billion, accounting for 70.1% of the Group’s total revenue. The loss attributable to owners of the parent amounted to RMB4.35 billion, mainly attributable to Alibaba Group’s repurchase of Cainiao’s shares at a low price, which significantly reduced the carrying value of those shares. Excluding the effect of this factor, Fosun International’s profit attributable to owners of the parent in 2024 amounted to RMB750 million, and the industrial operation profit, which reflects Fosun’s fundamentals and growth potential, reached RMB4.9 billion.According to the announcement, the Company provided a detailed explanation, along with sufficient supporting data, for the one-off book loss related to the Cainiao investment during the reporting period. Fosun International pointed out that, during the investment period, Fosun recorded Cainiao investment at fair market value based on market transactions, and the carrying value of Fosun’s holding of 564.18 million shares in Cainiao was approximately USD1.05 billion as at the end of 2023. In 2024, Alibaba Group repurchased shares in Cainiao held by its minority shareholders at USD0.62 per share in order to implement further adjustments to Cainiao’s business, which represents a substantial decrease compared to the carrying value of the Cainiao investment held by Fosun as at the end of 2023. Therefore, the carrying value of the Cainiao investment was adjusted according to the repurchase price of USD0.62 per share, resulting in a one-off non-cash book loss of approximately RMB5.1 billion in its 2024 financial statements. Fosun is still in ongoing negotiations with Alibaba Group regarding the subsequent arrangement related to the Cainiao investment.It is understood that prudent adjustments to the fair value of investment equity, made by Hong Kong-listed companies in accordance with Hong Kong accounting standards, are regarded as non-cash book changes. Such adjustments do not have a direct impact on the company’s operations or cash flow. Fosun International also emphasized in its announcement that this book adjustment is a one-off non-cash adjustment. “The Company’s overall operational fundamentals remain stable, the core businesses are under healthy development, and the industrial operation profits and operating cash flows stay healthy and stable.”In addition, the announcement disclosed Fosun’s investment and exit information regarding the Cainiao investment: “The Group’s total investment in Cainiao was approximately RMB1.5 billion. As at the end of 2024, the accumulative proceeds from historical divestments reached approximately RMB4.4 billion, yielding an internal rate of return (IRR) of approximately 34%.”It is worth noting that, from an investment perspective, Fosun has already achieved considerable returns on the Cainiao investment. The non-cash book loss resulting from the decline in Cainiao’s valuation is a standard financial adjustment, and does not reflect the company’s actual operations. However, it could potentially create misconceptions about Fosun’s operational performance.In fact, a clear strategic focus and solid industrial operational capabilities are becoming key perspectives for the market to observe Fosun’s long-term steady development. Recently, Fosun’s subsidiaries have successively announced their 2024 annual results, demonstrating consistent growth momentum and operational resilience.Among which, Fosun Pharma achieved operating revenue of RMB41.07 billion and net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB2.77 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.08%; Henlius achieved operating revenue of approximately RMB5.72 billon, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.1%, while net profit reached RMB820.5 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 50.3%; FTG achieved sustained profitability, with Club Med’s business turnover reaching a record high of RMB16.15 billion, while Atlantis Sanya’s business turnover remained at a high level; Yuyuan’s asset-liability ratio further reduced to 67.82%, which is considered safe and reasonable, and the company had ample cash on hand of RMB10.69 billion; Fosun Insurance Portugal achieved growth in both domestic and international business. Its total gross written premiums reached EUR6.17 billion, while overseas revenue reached EUR1.84 billion. Through overseas expansion, the proportion of international business increased from less than 5% in 2014 to over 29.8%; Hainan Mining reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB706 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.97%, and a net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses of RMB680 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 23.72%.Fosun also maintained a healthy and stable operating cash flow. As at the end of 2024, the Group’s total debt to total capital ratio was 52.0%, and cash and bank balance and term deposits amounted to RMB106.34 billion.In 2024, Fosun continuously advanced its core business-focused and business streamlining strategy by divesting non-core assets and heavy assets to focus on core operations, reduce debt, and optimize its capital structure. The signed asset divestment amounted to approximately RMB17.5 billion equivalent at the group level, and approximately RMB30.0 billion equivalent at the consolidated level.In November 2024, after an absence of three years, Fosun returned to the offshore USD bond market and successfully issued long duration USD bonds, substantially expanding its offshore financing options. In terms of bank financing, Fosun refinanced its three-year unsecured syndicated loan with upsize from matured loan, achieving the successful launch of offshore syndicated loans for 8 consecutive years. Fosun High Technology issued several super short-term commercial papers, raising a total of RMB5.1 billion. In June 2024, the international credit rating agency S&P fully recognized the Group’s steady improvement in credit matrix, and reaffirmed the BB- rating and a stable credit outlook.Recently, Fosun International has successfully completed the refinancing of a USD870 million equivalent syndicated loan due on 28 March 2025. Of this amount, USD675 million equivalent was secured through a newly arranged syndicated loan. This syndicated loan represents the largest of its kind for a Chinese private enterprise so far this year, demonstrating strong recognition from leading international banks for Fosun’s strategic development in recent years.Looking ahead, Fosun will remain focused on its core businesses. Leveraging its globalization and innovation capabilities, along with the efficient execution of “strategic advancements and exits”, Fosun is set to maintain ample capital flow, thereby supporting its continued steady development. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Smart Lighting Expo and Spring Lighting Fair open today ACN Newswire

Smart Lighting Expo and Spring Lighting Fair open today

- The 2nd Smart Lighting Expo and 16th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), opened today and will run for four days until 9 April 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre- The twin fairs reveal brand new product trends including greenovation, customisation, connectivity & creativity, health & wellness and smart technology- Both the Asian Lighting Forum (6 April) and Smart Lighting Solution Forum (7 April) will be held during the fair period to explore the latest trends and developments in the lighting industryHONG KONG, Apr 6, 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), opened today and will continue until 9 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year, the theme for both fairs is Go Smart, Live Green, presenting innovative and eco-friendly lighting solutions to enhance smart living and promote sustainability.Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “As one of the events of Business of Innovation & Technology Week (BIT Week), Smart Lighting Expo returns this year and showcases a range of products and solutions, including smart lighting technologies, human-centric designs, sustainable lighting and much more. The Spring Lighting Fair continues to serve as a one-stop trading platform for diverse lighting products. The two fairs bring together some 1,000 exhibitors, creating an exceptional business and trade event for lighting fixtures, products and solutions.”According to Statista, the size of the global smart lighting market is expected to surge from US$8.1 billion in 2020 to US$44 billion in 2030. Smart lighting is programmed to allow users to adjust brightness, colour and colour temperature according to their needs. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that LED technology will significantly reduce global electricity use by 2026, cutting carbon emissions by billions of dollars annually, and the widespread use of solar lighting solutions in urban infrastructure projects further demonstrates the industry's commitment to renewable energy.Two lighting fairs reveal new product trendsIn the face of changing market demands, apart from focusing on the functionality, the lighting industry continues to innovate this year with new trends such as sustainability, personalisation and creativity, healthy lighting and artificial intelligence (AI) technology being incorporated into lighting products.- Greenovation - Sustainable and innovative lighting productsIn response to the growing demand for sustainable solutions, the lighting sector has embraced “greenovation” — a forward-thinking approach that merges eco-friendly practices with cutting-edge technology and is becoming a new driver of growth. The principles of the circular economy are reshaping how lighting products are created, as seen from an increased use of recyclable and biodegradable components in fixtures, reducing environmental footprints.The Greenovation zone made its debut at the Spring Lighting Fair, with 15 exhibitors bringing a wide range of green lighting and smart home products. This included the LED mirror produced by Essence Sanitary Ware (Booth: 3E-C01) which combines advanced light control technology to provide intelligent lighting solutions in an adjustable brightness design and anti-fog technology. This is equipped with a magnifying mirror, Bluetooth speakers, a digital clock, WiFi weather updates, USB ports, a wireless charging shaving socket, and a smart panel, enhancing comfort and convenience. This innovative product is currently used in hotel and residential sectors and has been selected by multinational hotel groups.- Lighting fixtures with AI technology to create a smart homeThe introduction of AI and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions into lighting products has become an important part of enhancing the living environment and creating a high quality of life. The Smart Lighting Expo provides a comprehensive platform to showcase a wide range of smart products and lighting solutions. One such example is Kinglumi Co., Ltd. (Booth: 1B-A10), a national high-tech enterprise, which integrates AI, IoT and data analytics into its Caimeta AIoT product. This product is highly adaptable to the environment, outputs professional light colours, and provides end-to-end intelligent lighting solutions for industries such as retail, office buildings, hotels, residential buildings, schools, and restaurants.- Customised lighting to meet specific needsGone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach to lighting, as the demand for personalised and adaptable lighting solutions has soared. This transformation is reshaping the industry and creating new opportunities for businesses to cater to individual preferences. Products can be tailored to meet the specific needs of customers and venues.Shenzhen Snoowel Technology Co., LTD (Booth: 1B-C19), a high-tech enterprise in Shenzhen, has brought customisable LED plant grow lights to the fairs which can be tailored to meet customers' colour and shape preferences. The lights promote photosynthesis through the intertwined emission of blue and red light. They also provide targeted and general lighting, with adjustable colour temperature and full-spectrum white LED that enhances the natural colouring of the plants. 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 received the Red Dot Design Award.- Stylish lighting with creative design elementsThe industry is incorporating innovative design ideas and stylish elements into its lighting products. Lighting is no longer just about visibility — it’s a medium for creativity experience, and interconnected lifestyles. For example, lighting that can be controlled by voice can be connected to music devices at home to provide an immersive experience for users. Hong Kong SNC Lighting Co Ltd (Booth: 1E-C02) is introducing a new and innovative LED work light, the Multifunctional Move Work Light, which can be flexibly rotated to five angles, from 0° to 120°. The design offers streamlined, high-efficiency heat dissipation through holes in the light body, and each light can be adjusted for brightness, enhancing the users experience. The versatile work light is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, such as architectural lighting, scene lighting, commercial lighting, and advertising lighting. The LED lamp has won the iF design award for design innovation.Human-centric healthy lightingThe industry focuses not only on the design of lighting fixtures but also on the health of users, including intelligent healthy lighting products that can enhance the quality of users' sleep through human-centric lighting. Some exhibitors have made special efforts to create a healthy lighting environment. For example, Korea’s Prism (Booth: 3C-D09) brought the LED Desk Lamp to the Spring Lighting Fair, which is equipped with intelligent sensors for easy adjustment of light intensity. This can be attached to a monitor, making it suitable for long-term use, reducing eye fatigue.Gathering the most advanced lighting and solutionsThe Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association returns to the Smart Lighting Expo and hosts the Smart Ecosystem and IoT Supply Chain Area, featuring Bweetech, Creatrol Intelligence, LEDiFUTURE, Shuncom AIoT, TYF and many more. In addition, there are group pavilions from Guangdong - Hong Kong – Macao Greater Bay Area – including a new Shenzhen Pavilion and the SZSA Smart Lighting Pavilion brought by Shenzhen Semiconductor Association, and the returning Zhongshan Pavilion, featuring some “New Technology Little Giant” enterprises that focus on niche and high-end market demands. Notable companies include Shenzhen Snoowel Technology Co., Ltd. (Booth: 1B-C19), which has patented LED lightbox edge light sources, and Shenzhen Xuyu Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. (Booth: 1B-A20), specialising in full-spectrum LED chips.Two forums to analyse hot topics in the marketIn addition to product demonstrations, the two fairs organise several industry seminars, networking receptions, product promotions and launches to keep participants abreast of the latest industry trends in sustainable lighting, healthy lighting and smart lighting, as well as provide opportunities for networking and expanding connections.The two key events are:- Asian Lighting Forum (6 April)The forum aims to facilitate the lighting industry’s adaptation to the latest market standards and showcase ESG developments through case studies. Matthew Norman, Creative Director at Baseline Lighting Design Studio, will present case studies from Asia and Europe on how the market is adapting to new EU regulations. Lucy Bubb, Managing Director of William Sugg & Co, a UK-based company specialising in the restoration of heritage lighting, will also share case studies on the revitalisation of heritage sites using sustainable lighting solutions, such as Duddell Street, Central, and the UK’s Parliament House, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.- Smart Lighting Solution Forum (7 April)Co-organised with Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association (SILA) again, industry experts will explore the advancement of human-centric lighting technology and the customised application of intelligent lighting in different scenarios. Industry leaders such as Dr. Feng Huang, Chair of Zhaga CTF and DALI CFG at Zhaga Consortium & DALI Alliance, Zoe, Yi Xia, Director of the International WELL Building Institute (China), which leads the development of healthy buildings around the world, and Lingtao Kong, Head of R&D Department of Xiaomi IoT Platform, will share their views on the relationship between lighting and physical and mental health, and discuss the future of human-centric lighting.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/4jejb5aThe 2nd Smart Lighting Expo and 16th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), will run until 9 April 2025, bringing together some 1,000 exhibitorsSmart Lighting Expo showcases a range of products and solutions, including smart lighting technologies, human-centric designs, energy-efficient innovations and much moreThe Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association returns to the Smart Lighting Expo and hosts the Smart Ecosystem and IoT Supply Chain Area, showcasing the latest solutions from multiple renowned brandsSpring Lighting Fair is a one-stop trading platform for a wide range of lighting productsGreenovation Zone made its debut at the Spring Lighting Fair with 15 exhibitors presenting a wide range of green lighting and smart home productsAsian Lighting Forum was held today to facilitate the lighting industry’s adoption of the latest market standards and showcased ESG developments through case studiesFair 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, members of the press must 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.
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Forexiro Makes Its Debut at Cyprus Trading Event, Offering Structured Gold Trading on H4 ACN Newswire

Forexiro Makes Its Debut at Cyprus Trading Event, Offering Structured Gold Trading on H4

DUBAI, Apr 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - At a leading trading industry event in March 2025, Forexiro made its official debut, capturing attention with its structured approach to gold trading on the H4 chart. The forex trading world moves fast, and finding the right rhythm can make all the difference. That’s where the 4-hour (H4) chart shines, a timeframe that bridges the gap between the whirlwind of short intervals and the slow burn of daily charts. Forexiro, developed by Avenix Fzco, is an automated trading system built specifically for the XAUUSD (Gold/US Dollar) pair on H4, offering a structured, methodical way to engage with the markets.The Appeal of the 4-Hour TimeframeThe H4 chart brings a few key strengths to the table, whether you’re new to trading or a seasoned hand.Reduced Market Noise: Short timeframes can feel like a rollercoaster, prices jumping around, trends hard to spot. The H4 smooths out that chaos, giving you a clearer picture of where things are headed.A Practical Pace: Daily charts test your patience with sparse signals, but H4 keeps the action coming, offering solid opportunities without chaining you to your screen.Room for Real Analysis: This timeframe provides enough context to read meaningful shifts and develop well-reasoned strategies.Balanced Risk-to-Reward Ratio: With more stable price movements, the H4 chart allows for well-structured stop-loss and take-profit placements, improving trade planning and capital protection.How Forexiro Fits the H4 MoldForexiro is tailored to match the natural rhythm of the H4 timeframe, offering a mix of automation and control designed for traders seeking structure and consistency.Pinpoint Entries: It identifies support and resistance levels, tracks momentum, and looks for confirmation before entering trades, aiming to align with high-probability setups.Martingale Option: T For traders who prefer recovery-based strategies, Forexiro includes an adjustable martingale feature to help navigate losing streaks with caution.Easy to Use: With a clean design, the system is accessible for traders at any experience level, minimizing barriers to getting started.Built-in Risk Controls: Automated stop-loss and take-profit mechanisms are included by default, helping users manage risk consistently.Embracing the H4 Timeframe with ForexiroForexiro supports a trading style that values patience, clarity, and strategic execution. For traders who find lower timeframes too chaotic and daily charts too slow, the H4 offers a sweet spot—and Forexiro is designed to help make the most of it. Rather than overcomplicating trading, it encourages a measured, informed approach grounded in rhythm and structure.About ForexiroForexiro is an Expert Advisor (EA) built for XAU/USD trading on the H4 timeframe. Designed for precision and risk management, it combines advanced algorithms, martingale technology, and trend analysis to optimize trade execution. With a user-friendly interface, it empowers traders of all levels to capitalize on gold market opportunities. Learn more at https://forexiro.com/.Media ContactBrand: ForexiroContact: Media teamWebsite: https://Forexiro.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Integration of ION Mobility’s assets and IP, set to accelerate TVS Motor’s EV footprint in South East Asian markets ACN Newswire

Integration of ION Mobility’s assets and IP, set to accelerate TVS Motor’s EV footprint in South East Asian markets

SINGAPORE, Apr 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a leading global manufacturer of two and three-wheelers, is set to strengthen its electric vehicle (EV) presence in Southeast Asia through the integration of ION Mobility’s assets, intellectual property, and talent into its operations. Southeast Asia represents one of the world’s fastest-growing regions for motorbike usage, offering a significant opportunity for expansion.TVSM has been a strategic investor in ION Mobility, a full-stack EV company known for its robust in-house capabilities across industrial and product design, mechanical and electrical engineering, embedded and power electronics, firmware, software, and supply chain solutions. This integration, combined with TVSM’s deep expertise in electric mobility, marks a major step toward unlocking new possibilities in the region.Commenting on the development, Sharad Mohan Mishra, President Group Strategy, TVS Motor Company, said: “We were an early strategic investor in ION Mobility, attracted by their focus on delivering smart, sustainable, and exciting mobility solutions for ASEAN markets. Our ‘Reimagine 2030’ vision strongly aligned with their mission. With the acquisition of ION Mobility’s assets, IP and core team, we are thrilled to bring their entrepreneurial energy, design thinking and engineering strength into TVSM. Combined with our R&D depth, quality systems, and manufacturing scale, this partnership positions us to accelerate market penetration and grow our share across Southeast Asia.”TVS Motor is already a formidable player in the global EV landscape, with nearly 600,000 customers choosing its flagship electric scooter, TVS iQube. The company has developed end-to-end in-house capabilities across EV components - battery systems, battery management, vehicle control units, and connected platforms - and holds more than 650 patents in the EV domain.Earlier this week, TVS Motor Company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary TVS Motor (Singapore) Pte Ltd acquired select assets from ION Mobility and also divested its stake in the company. Following this move, James Chan, Founder and CEO of ION Mobility, has joined TVS Motor Company as Senior Vice President. He will lead TVSM’s business across ASEAN while also spearheading the development and launch of the M1-S electric mobility platform. The M1-S is already generating strong interest in ASEAN markets for its striking design, impressive range, agile acceleration, and suitability for daily commutes.About TVS Motor CompanyTVS Motor Company (BSE:532343 and NSE: TVSMOTOR) is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, championing progress through sustainable mobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in India and Indonesia. Rooted in our 100-year legacy of trust, value, and passion for customers, it takes pride in making internationally accepted products of the highest quality through innovative and sustainable processes. TVS Motor is the only two-wheeler company to have won the prestigious Deming Prize. Our products lead in their respective categories in the J.D. Power IQS and APEAL surveys. We have been ranked No. 1 Company in the J.D. Power Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for four consecutive years. Our group company Norton Motorcycles, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the most emotive motorcycle brands in the world. Our subsidiaries in the personal e-mobility space, Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG) and EGO Movement have a leading position in the e-bike market in Switzerland. TVS Motor Company endeavours to deliver the most superior customer experience across 80 countries in which we operate.For more information, please visit www.tvsmotor.com or write to corpcom@tvsmotor.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Outlet teroris Hamas diam-diam memangkas jumlah kematian di Gaza, mengungkapkan bahwa sebagian besar yang tewas adalah pria usia tempur Berita

Outlet teroris Hamas diam-diam memangkas jumlah kematian di Gaza, mengungkapkan bahwa sebagian besar yang tewas adalah pria usia tempur

(SeaPRwire) - Hamas telah merevisi angka korban jiwa dari perang Gaza, menghapus ratusan nama dari daftar resmi korban perang, dan mengungkapkan bahwa 72% dari mereka yang terbunuh adalah pria berusia 13 hingga 55 tahun – demografi yang sebagian besar terdiri dari kombatan. Angka yang diperbarui ini bertentangan dengan klaim sebelumnya bahwa sebagian besar korban adalah wanita dan anak-anak.Salo Aizenberg, dari organisasi nirlaba yang berbasis di AS, HonestReporting, menemukan perubahan tersebut melalui analisis mendetail terhadap daftar korban Hamas. Dia menemukan bahwa 3.400 nama, termasuk lebih dari 1.080 anak-anak, dihapus dari laporan kelompok itu pada Maret 2025 setelah terdaftar pada tahun 2024.Aizenberg menunjukkan bahwa laporan asli, yang diterbitkan oleh Kementerian Kesehatan Gaza yang dikendalikan Hamas, dikutip secara luas oleh organisasi internasional besar, termasuk Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa dan Mahkamah Pidana Internasional (ICC). "Kematian ini tidak pernah terjadi. Angka-angkanya dipalsukan – lagi," katanya.SEJARAH GAZA DI TENGAH RENCANA TRUMP UNTUK MEMBANGUN KEMBALI ENKLAVEPerserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa tidak menanggapi permintaan Fox News Digital yang menanyakan apakah badan dunia itu menyesali penyebaran angka-angka tersebut mengingat angka-angka yang direvisi.Seorang juru bicara Kantor Kejaksaan Mahkamah Pidana Internasional (ICC), yang sedang menyelidiki Israel atas kejahatan perang, mengatakan kepada Fox News Digital, "Kami tidak dapat memberikan komentar mengenai hal-hal yang berkaitan dengan penyelidikan yang sedang berlangsung. Pendekatan ini penting untuk melindungi integritas penyelidikan, dan untuk memastikan keselamatan dan keamanan para korban, saksi, dan semua pihak yang berinteraksi dengan Kantor."David Adesnik, wakil presiden penelitian di Foundation for Defense of Democracies, yang juga telah melacak angka-angka tersebut, mencapai kesimpulan serupa. Menurut analisisnya, 72% dari korban jiwa termasuk dalam kelompok usia kombatan pria yaitu 13 hingga 55 tahun."Bahkan pada usia 13 tahun, terdapat kelebihan jumlah kematian laki-laki dibandingkan perempuan, dan kesenjangan itu semakin besar seiring bertambahnya usia," kata Adesnik kepada Fox News Digital. "Jika Anda menghitung dari usia 13 hingga 59 tahun, ada sedikit lebih dari 15.000 kelebihan pria. Itu memberi Anda gambaran tentang berapa banyak yang sebenarnya pejuang."Analisisnya menunjukkan ketidakseimbangan gender yang mencolok: pada usia 13 tahun, ada 588 korban laki-laki dibandingkan 385 perempuan; pada usia 19 tahun, kesenjangan melebar menjadi 800 laki-laki dibandingkan 285 perempuan. Tren ini berlanjut di seluruh spektrum usia, menunjukkan jumlah kematian kombatan laki-laki yang sangat tinggi.Adesnik juga menyoroti masalah dengan bagaimana kematian dicatat. "Sejumlah besar nama menghilang dari daftar seiring waktu. Sepertinya 2.000 nama dihapus dan nama baru ditambahkan," katanya.Dia menjelaskan bahwa Hamas menyimpan dua daftar: satu untuk kematian yang dikonfirmasi oleh rumah sakit, dan yang lainnya untuk kematian yang dilaporkan oleh anggota keluarga melalui formulir online – seringkali dalam kasus di mana jenazah tidak dapat ditemukan. "Seiring waktu, para pejabat menyadari bahwa banyak dari nama-nama yang dilaporkan oleh keluarga ini tidak akurat atau tidak terverifikasi, dan mulai diam-diam menghapusnya dari perhitungan – mengganti satu set data dengan yang lain untuk menutupi manipulasi asli mereka," kata Adesnik.Kepala tim statistik di kementerian kesehatan Hamas, Zaher Al Wahidi, mengatakan bahwa nama-nama yang diajukan melalui formulir telah dihapus sebagai tindakan pencegahan sambil menunggu penyelidikan yudisial terhadap masing-masing nama. "Kami menyadari bahwa banyak orang [yang diajukan melalui formulir] meninggal karena kematian alami," kata Wahidi. Beberapa keluarga yang mengajukan klaim palsu, kata Wahidi, mungkin termotivasi oleh janji bantuan keuangan pemerintah.Adesnik mereferensikan komentar Benjamin Netanyahu sebelumnya tentang korban perang Gaza. "Dia mengatakan 30.000 tewas – 14.000 pejuang, 16.000 warga sipil – sementara Hamas mengklaim 70% adalah wanita dan anak-anak. Data ini memberi kita gambaran yang lebih jelas tentang rincian demografis dan mendukung klaim IDF bahwa mereka menargetkan kombatan," katanya.Perdebatan yang lebih luas mengenai keakuratan korban jiwa meningkat setelah serangan Israel pada 23 Maret yang menewaskan tujuh pekerja World Central Kitchen, termasuk seorang paramedis, menurut Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa dan Bulan Sabit Merah Palestina. Insiden itu memicu kemarahan. Namun, militer Israel menyatakan bahwa "para pekerja bantuan secara keliru diidentifikasi sebagai teroris".Menurut temuan awal, insiden itu terjadi selama operasi rahasia IDF. Sekitar dua jam sebelumnya, pasukan Israel terlibat baku tembak dengan teroris di daerah yang sama. Kemudian, merasa terancam, seorang pejabat IDF mengatakan kepada Fox News Digital, pasukan melepaskan tembakan ke kendaraan yang mencurigakan. Insiden itu masih dalam penyelidikan oleh IDF.Dalam perkembangan terkait, IDF mengumumkan minggu ini bahwa Mohammed Saleh Mohammed Al-Bardawil, seorang pemimpin teror senior Hamas, tewas dalam operasi yang ditargetkan. Meskipun disebut sebagai jurnalis di Gaza, IDF mengatakan Bardawil terlibat dalam memproduksi video propaganda, termasuk rekaman sandera Israel yang ditahan oleh Hamas."IDF dan ISA akan terus menargetkan dan membongkar infrastruktur Hamas untuk mengurangi ancaman yang ditimbulkannya terhadap warga sipil Israel," kata militer. Dalam pernyataan terpisah, ia menekankan: "IDF melakukan upaya besar untuk memperkirakan dan mempertimbangkan potensi kerusakan tambahan terhadap warga sipil. IDF tidak pernah, dan tidak akan pernah, dengan sengaja menargetkan anak-anak."Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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Serangan Udara Rusia Tewaskan 1 di Kyiv saat Zelenskyy Menuntut Lebih Banyak Tekanan pada Putin

(SeaPRwire) - Satu orang tewas pada hari Minggu ketika serangan udara Rusia menghantam ibu kota Ukraina, Kyiv, sementara jumlah korban tewas akibat serangan mematikan hari Jumat di kota Kryvyi Rih di Ukraina tengah terus meningkat.Korban di Kyiv ditemukan dekat dengan pusat serangan di distrik Darnytskyi, kata Walikota Vitali Klitschko. Tiga orang lainnya terluka dalam serangan itu, yang menyebabkan kebakaran terjadi di beberapa area non-perumahan, merusak mobil dan bangunan.Dalam sebuah pernyataan di media sosial, Zelenskyy mengatakan intensifikasi serangan Rusia menunjukkan bahwa masih ada tekanan internasional yang tidak memadai terhadap Moskow.Dia mengatakan Rusia telah meluncurkan lebih dari 1.460 bom udara terpandu, hampir 670 drone serang, dan lebih dari 30 rudal ke Ukraina hanya dalam seminggu terakhir."Serangan ini adalah respons (Presiden Rusia Vladimir) Putin terhadap semua upaya diplomatik internasional. Setiap mitra kita — the United States, seluruh Eropa, seluruh dunia — telah melihat bahwa Rusia bermaksud untuk melanjutkan perang dan pembunuhan," kata Zelenskyy."Itulah mengapa tidak boleh ada pelonggaran tekanan. Semua upaya harus ditujukan untuk menjamin keamanan dan mendekatkan perdamaian."Sementara itu, para pejabat mengatakan bahwa jumlah korban tewas akibat serangan hari Jumat di Kryvyi Rih terus bertambah, dengan 19 orang tewas — termasuk banyak anak-anak — dan 75 orang lainnya terluka.Oleksandr Vilkul, kepala administrasi militer Kryvyi Rih, menyatakan tiga hari berkabung untuk serangan itu, mulai pada 7 April. Dia mengatakan bahwa ada "rasa sakit di hati jutaan orang"."Bersama kita akan berdiri. Dan tidak peduli betapa sulitnya, kita akan menang," katanya. "Musuh akan dihukum untuk setiap warga Ukraina dan untuk setiap air mata ibu."Pihak berwenang setempat mengatakan serangan Kryvyi Rih merusak 44 gedung apartemen dan 23 rumah pribadi.The Russian Defense Ministry mengklaim pada hari Jumat bahwa mereka telah melakukan serangan rudal presisi tinggi dengan hulu ledak berdaya ledak tinggi di sebuah restoran tempat pertemuan dengan komandan unit dan instruktur Barat berlangsung.Militer Rusia mengklaim bahwa serangan itu menewaskan 85 personel militer dan perwira asing dan menghancurkan 20 kendaraan. Klaim militer itu tidak dapat diverifikasi secara independen. The Ukrainian General Staff menolak klaim tersebut.Di tempat lain, pasukan Rusia menembakkan 23 rudal dan 109 drone serang dan umpan di seluruh Ukraina semalam, kata the . Tiga belas rudal dan 40 drone ditembak jatuh, sementara 53 drone umpan di-jam dan tidak mencapai tujuan mereka, katanya.Russia’s Defense Ministry mengatakan bahwa pertahanan udaranya telah menghancurkan 11 drone Ukraina, termasuk delapan di atas wilayah Rostov dan dua di atas wilayah Kursk.Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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Lengan komunikasi global PBB dikritik karena bias anti-Israel sementara para kritikus menyerukan reformasi Berita

Lengan komunikasi global PBB dikritik karena bias anti-Israel sementara para kritikus menyerukan reformasi

(SeaPRwire) - Sebagai tanggapan untuk entitas Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa dalam menghadapi pemotongan pendanaan Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) dari Elon Musk, para ahli mengatakan bahwa pemerintahan Trump harus memeriksa cabang media PBB, Department of Global Communications, atas perannya dalam menghasilkan propaganda anti-Israel."PBB melanjutkan mesin pesan putarannya tanpa membersihkan limbah dan inefisiensinya," mantan Asisten Khusus Dewan Keamanan Nasional untuk Presiden dan Direktur Senior untuk Urusan Organisasi Internasional, Hugh Dugan, mengatakan kepada Digital. "Itulah krisis likuiditas yang sebenarnya."Di antara tanggung jawab Department of Global Communications adalah penyediaan dukungan pers, pemeliharaan Perpustakaan Dag Hammarskjöld PBB, memimpin pusat informasi di seluruh dunia dan koordinasi kehadiran Twitter PBB. Tinjauan independen penuh terhadap kegiatan Departemen ini akan dimulai tahun ini.Anne Bayefsky, direktur Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust dan presiden Human Rights Voices, menyatakan keinginannya agar AS sendiri memeriksa pendanaan Department of Global Communications. Bayefsky mengatakan kepada Digital bahwa "Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa adalah markas besar disinformasi global dunia," dengan "jalur perakitan kebohongan, ujaran kebencian, hasutan untuk kekerasan, dan antisemitisme [yang] benar-benar di luar kendali."Bayefsky mengatakan bahwa "organisasi itu sendiri yang menimbulkan risiko integritas — terhadap perdamaian dunia, wacana beradab, dan perlindungan hak asasi manusia. Lingkungan informasi yang dikembangkan oleh PBB telah meracuni pikiran generasi Amerika, jadi bukankah sudah waktunya Washington menimbulkan risiko terhadap 'pekerjaan' PBB ini?"Fiksasi Departemen pada Israel terbukti dalam laporan bulan Februari tentang operasinya, di mana ia secara singkat menggambarkan sel komunikasi krisis yang dijalankannya mengenai bencana di seluruh dunia di Haiti, Sudan, dan Ukraina, dan menjelaskan secara lebih rinci tentang selnya di "Israel dan Wilayah Pendudukan Palestina."Menurut Departemen, krisis di Israel dan Wilayah Pendudukan Palestina "membutuhkan pesan dan jangkauan yang kuat untuk memastikan dukungan internasional yang berkelanjutan untuk pekerjaan Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa dan mitranya." Departemen juga menyebutkan bahwa sel tersebut "menganalisis risiko integritas informasi, seperti penyebaran informasi yang salah dan disinformasi tentang pekerjaan Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa."Sepanjang tahun 2024, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) mendapat sorotan dan serius tentang hubungan para pemimpin dan anggota UNRWA dengan terorisme, dan kebencian yang didorong melalui kurikulum UNRWA. Digital meminta Melissa Fleming, Wakil Sekretaris Jenderal PBB untuk Komunikasi, untuk mengklarifikasi tuduhan disinformasi dan informasi yang salah dari departemen tersebut, dan untuk menjelaskan mengapa "pesan yang kuat" diperlukan dari departemen tersebut.Fleming menjelaskan bahwa Departemen perlu "menjelaskan dengan jelas peran" PBB dan badan-badan kemanusiaannya, dan menganalisis "lingkungan informasi untuk lebih memahami tren yang mungkin menimbulkan risiko bagi pekerjaan PBB."Dugan, yang merupakan penasihat senior untuk 11 duta besar AS untuk PBB mengatakan ketika menyangkut krisis di Gaza, "ada beberapa perlakuan khusus yang mereka berikan kepada wilayah itu dan liputannya, yang menurut saya mengkhawatirkan." Dia mencatat bahwa sel-sel yang berfokus pada Haiti, Ukraina, dan Sudan "tidak berbicara tentang informasi yang salah [atau] disinformasi." Situasi itu, katanya, "berbau… campur tangan PBB dalam mempropagandakan dan melayani sebagai semacam mediator informasi apa yang sampai kepada siapa, dan kapan, dan bagaimana."Ketika ditanya berapa jam yang dihabiskan Department of Global Communications untuk berbagai sel krisisnya, Fleming mengatakan bahwa waktu "ditentukan oleh sejumlah faktor," termasuk "skala krisis dan kecepatan perkembangan di lapangan," dan tingkat kepentingan internasional dan acara PBB yang terkait dengan krisis tersebut. Fleming menambahkan bahwa sel-sel bertemu lebih sering "pada tahap awal krisis."Fleming mengatakan bahwa "sel komunikasi krisis Israel-Wilayah Pendudukan Palestina telah bertemu setiap minggu selama kurang lebih satu jam" setelah serangan 7 Oktober 2023. Dia mencatat bahwa ini "setara dengan frekuensi dan waktu pertemuan untuk krisis Ukraina selama tahun pertama invasi skala penuh oleh Federasi Rusia pada tahun 2022."Fleming tidak menyatakan berapa banyak waktu yang telah dicurahkan untuk sel krisis Haiti atau Sudan. Laporan organisasi tentang kegiatannya menyebut situasi di Sudan sebagai "krisis kemanusiaan besar-besaran."Pada bulan Januari, mantan Menteri Luar Negeri Antony Blinken merupakan genosida. Blinken menggambarkan bagaimana puluhan ribu warga Sudan telah meninggal dalam konflik, bahwa 30 juta membutuhkan bantuan kemanusiaan dan bahwa 638.000 mengalami "kelaparan terburuk dalam sejarah Sudan baru-baru ini."Blinken menyatakan bahwa kelompok pemberontak Sudan Rapid Support Forces (RSF) "dan milisi yang selaras dengan RSF terus melakukan serangan terhadap warga sipil, telah secara sistematis membunuh pria dan anak laki-laki — bahkan bayi — atas dasar etnis, dan (telah) sengaja menargetkan wanita dan gadis-gadis dari kelompok etnis tertentu untuk pemerkosaan dan bentuk-bentuk kekerasan seksual brutal lainnya."The U.N.’s Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan tidak menyebutkan genosida dalam temuannya September 2024 bahwa "pihak-pihak yang bertikai di Sudan telah melakukan berbagai pelanggaran hak asasi manusia yang mengerikan dan kejahatan internasional, termasuk banyak yang mungkin merupakan kejahatan perang dan kejahatan terhadap kemanusiaan."Sebaliknya, Komite Khusus PBB untuk menyelidiki praktik-praktik Israel menyatakan pada November 2024 bahwa "peperangan Israel di Gaza konsisten dengan karakteristik genosida, dengan korban sipil massal dan kondisi yang mengancam jiwa yang sengaja dikenakan pada warga Palestina."Mantan penasihat keamanan nasional Jake Sullivan mengatakan tahun lalu bahwa pemerintahan Biden "tidak percaya apa yang terjadi di Gaza adalah genosida."David May, seorang analis riset di Foundation for Defense of Democracies, mengatakan kepada Digital bahwa "fokus pada genosida yang dibayangkan, Gaza, menyita waktu dan fokus dari genosida yang sebenarnya, Sudan." May menambahkan bahwa "pada dasarnya, Department of Global Communications bertugas menyajikan narasi Palestina dan menggunakan dana PBB untuk bertindak sebagai badan PBB pro-Palestina lainnya."May mengatakan bahwa "sementara Amerika Serikat menahan pendanaan ke Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa sepadan dengan anggaran badan-badan khusus Palestina, Washington tidak memperhitungkan yang lebih umum yang menjalankan agenda anti-Israel."Dugan menyatakan keprihatinan atas penekanan Department of Global Communications pada perannya dalam memerangi informasi yang salah dalam laporan terbarunya. Ini "mengirimkan mandatnya untuk melampaui hubungan sehari-hari dengan korps pers," jelasnya, dan alih-alih "menyiapkan mereka untuk menjadi hakim, juri, dan algojo pada alur cerita dan narasi yang dianggap menyinggung oleh karyawan sekretariat."Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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Paus muncul di Lapangan Santo Petrus untuk pertama kalinya dalam beberapa minggu

(SeaPRwire) - muncul di depan publik untuk pertama kalinya dalam beberapa minggu pada hari Minggu, menyapa kerumunan dari kursi roda di Lapangan Santo Petrus di Vatikan.Ini adalah pertama kalinya Franciscus muncul di depan publik sejak dia secara singkat menyapa kerumunan saat keluar dari rumah sakit pada 23 Maret. Paus menderita pneumonia ganda yang membuatnya dirawat di rumah sakit selama lima minggu.Franciscus melakukan kunjungan mendadak menjelang akhir Misa dan menyampaikan sapaan singkat, sambil menerima oksigen melalui hidungnya."Selamat hari Minggu untuk semuanya," kata Franciscus. "Terima kasih banyak."Vatikan juga merilis pesan tertulis dari Franciscus yang menandai Misa hari Minggu, yang secara khusus difokuskan pada petugas kesehatan."Saya meminta kepada Tuhan agar sentuhan kasih-Nya ini dapat menjangkau semua orang yang menderita dan mendorong mereka yang merawat mereka," kata teks tersebut.Dokter yang mengawasi perawatan Francis selama dia tinggal di mengatakan bahwa mereka sempat mempertimbangkan untuk mengakhiri perawatan Paus karena kondisinya.Direktur medis Dr. Sergio Alfieri menceritakan kejadian pada 28 Februari ketika pria berusia 88 tahun itu mengalami batuk dan menghirup muntah, yang mendorong staf untuk membersihkan jalan napasnya dan kemudian memasang masker ventilasi mekanis non-invasif untuk membantunya bernapas."Untuk pertama kalinya saya melihat air mata di mata beberapa orang di sekitarnya. Orang-orang yang, saya pahami selama periode rawat inap ini, dengan tulus mencintainya, seperti seorang ayah. Kami semua menyadari bahwa situasinya semakin memburuk dan ada risiko dia tidak akan berhasil," kata Alfieri kepada surat kabar Corriere della Sera."Kami harus memilih apakah akan berhenti dan membiarkannya pergi atau memaksakannya dan mencoba dengan semua obat dan terapi yang mungkin, mengambil risiko yang sangat tinggi untuk merusak organ lain. Dan pada akhirnya kami mengambil jalan ini," tambahnya.Alfieri mengatakan kepada surat kabar bahwa Francis "mendelegasikan setiap jenis keputusan perawatan kesehatan kepada Massimiliano Strappetti, pribadinya yang mengetahui keinginan Paus dengan sempurna.""Cobalah semuanya, kami tidak akan menyerah," Alfieri ingat Strappetti memberi tahu staf di rumah sakit. "Itulah yang kami semua pikirkan juga. Dan tidak ada yang menyerah".Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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` tags. Peringatan JD Vance tentang Masa Depan Eropa Menyoroti Daftar Masalah Benua yang Semakin Bertambah

(SeaPRwire) - Menyusul peringatan bahwa Eropa berisiko 'melakukan bunuh diri peradaban,' benua itu menjadi sorotan karena sebagian besar gagal menangani migrasi massal dari negara-negara Dunia Ketiga. Terkait dengan hal itu adalah peningkatan besar dalam kejahatan dengan kekerasan dan ekonomi yang gagal.Kebebasan berbicara diserang karena banyak yang mengeluhkan sistem keadilan ganda dan, yang membuat masalah semakin pelik, ekonomi Eropa tidak berkinerja seperti yang diharapkan. Ekonomi Inggris telah stagnan selama tiga tahun terakhir tanpa pertumbuhan pendapatan per kapita. "Negara ini memiliki kinerja yang menyedihkan," kata Ben Habib, ketua Great British Political Action Committee, dan mantan wakil pemimpin Reform UK. "Inggris bahkan menjadi lebih buruk daripada Eropa."Migrasi sekarang menjadi topik pembicaraan nasional. Imigrasi meningkat menjadi antara 1,2 dan 1,3 juta pada tahun 2022 dan 2023, naik dari sekitar 800.000 sebelum pandemi. Hal ini menyebabkan gesekan."Persatuan nasional sekarang tercabik-cabik karena tingkat migrasi massal yang belum pernah terjadi sebelumnya mengubah bagian-bagian negara kita hingga tak dapat dikenali," kata Anggota Parlemen Partai Konservatif Robert Jenrick dalam sebuah kolom untuk UK Conservative & Reformer Post. "Kita telah mengimpor ketegangan etnis dan agama, yang berarti bahwa konflik di belahan dunia lain terjadi di jalan-jalan Inggris."Awal pekan ini, Departemen Luar Negeri mengatakan sedang memantau kasus seorang wanita di Inggris yang diadili karena memegang tanda yang menawarkan konseling kepada wanita di luar fasilitas aborsi di Inggris. wanita itu berkata, "Inggris Raya seharusnya menjadi negara bebas, namun saya telah diseret melalui pengadilan hanya karena menawarkan percakapan yang disetujui ... ekspresi damai adalah hak fundamental—tidak seorang pun boleh dikriminalisasi karena tawaran percakapan yang tidak berbahaya."Serangan dengan kekerasan juga telah merusak banyak bagian Inggris, jika dibandingkan dengan anggota lain dari Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Skotlandia menduduki puncak daftar dengan 1.487 serangan per 100.000 orang, menurut data dari United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Inggris dan Wales menempati peringkat ketiga dalam daftar dengan 730 serangan dengan kekerasan per 100.000 penduduk.bahwa Inggris menghadapi krisis kebebasan berbicara karena pemerintahan sayap kiri yang baru, kepolisian yang terlalu bersemangat, dan pengadilan yang menindak kebebasan berekspresi. Agustus lalu, pemerintah memperingatkan warganya untuk berhati-hati dalam memposting konten yang dianggap ofensif dan mengancam hukuman penjara. Crown Prosecution Service memposting peringatan ke platform media sosial X, yang diperkuat oleh akun media sosial resmi pemerintah, memperingatkan warga, "Berpikir sebelum Anda memposting!" Ekonomi Prancis telah berkembang dalam setiap empat tahun terakhir, tetapi tingkat pertumbuhan melambat secara dramatis. Prancis juga memiliki tingkat utang yang tinggi yang akan menyulitkan ekonomi untuk tumbuh cepat, kata Venetis.Migrasi merupakan masalah berkelanjutan di Prancis dengan masuknya 317.000 imigran dari luar Uni Eropa pada tahun 2022, naik dari 222.000 pada tahun 2013.Politisi sayap kanan, seperti mereka yang berada di National Rally, menyoroti gesekan bahwa masuknya orang-orang yang tidak ingin berintegrasi ke dalam masyarakat Prancis. Pemimpin National Rally, Marine Le Pen, yang hingga pekan ini menjadi kandidat utama untuk pemilihan presiden negara itu pada tahun 2027, baru saja dijatuhi hukuman dua tahun penjara oleh pengadilan Prancis, yang menemukan dia dan rekan-rekan partainya lainnya bersalah karena menggelapkan dana publik. Le Pen menyebut hukuman itu sebagai 'hukuman mati,' dan mengatakan dia merasa mereka "hanya tertarik" untuk mencegahnya mencalonkan diri sebagai presiden.Serangan dengan kekerasan di Prancis berada di dekat tengah daftar OECD dengan 310 kasus per 100.000 penduduk.Ekonomi Jerman telah mengalami resesi selama dua tahun terakhir. Sementara itu, tingkat pengangguran meningkat menjadi 6,3% pada bulan Maret, dari 5,9% pada bulan April lalu. Itu sebagian karena harga energi yang melonjak dan persaingan dari China."Orang-orang tidak senang dengan fakta bahwa pengangguran meningkat," kata Konstantinos Venetis, seorang ekonom di TS Lombard. Dia juga mengatakan bahwa statistik tersebut menutupi jam kerja berbayar yang dikurangi dari banyak pekerja. "Jumlah orang dengan status ini telah meningkat pesat."Migrasi melonjak menjadi 1,6 juta imigran non-UE pada tahun 2022, naik dari kurang dari setengah juta pada tahun 2021.Partai populis sayap kanan Jerman AfD telah mendorong untuk mendeportasi migran yang mencari suaka, dan pesannya mendapat daya tarik di kalangan pemilih selama pemilihan nasional bulan Februari, di mana ia berada di urutan kedua dengan 20,7% suara. Partai Kristen Demokrat konservatif yang menang terpaksa mengadopsi kebijakan imigrasi yang lebih kuat sebagai akibat dari keberhasilan AfD dengan pemilih.Negara itu memiliki jumlah serangan dengan kekerasan yang relatif tinggi, menempati peringkat keenam dalam daftar OECD dengan 630 kasus per 100.000 orang.Ekonomi terbesar ketiga di Uni Eropa telah tumbuh setiap kuartal sejak akhir pandemi, meskipun, seperti banyak negara, tingkat pertumbuhannya telah melambat.Pada saat yang sama, tingkat utang sebagai persentase dari PDB turun menjadi 135% tahun lalu versus 138% pada tahun 2022 ketika orang Italia mengambil alih.Meloni telah dikreditkan dengan sikap kerasnya terhadap migran ilegal. Pada tahun 2024, jumlah migran berjumlah 67.317, turun hampir 60% dari 157.651 tahun sebelumnya. Penurunan ini setidaknya sebagian disebabkan oleh kesepakatan antara Italia dan Albania untuk meningkatkan kontrol perbatasan, menciptakan cara hukum untuk berimigrasi dan mencegah masuk ilegal ke negara itu.Serangan dengan kekerasan rendah yaitu 110 per 100.000 penduduk.Ekonomi Polandia tumbuh sebesar 2,9% tahun lalu, sedikit lebih banyak dari perkiraan pertumbuhan 2,8% di AS, sambil meningkatkan sektor pertahanannya dan menampung masuknya warga Ukraina karena perang Rusia-Ukraina."Polandia adalah negara adikuasa dan memiliki kebanggaan nasional," kata Habib. "Ini adalah negara yang fenomenal."Negara ini juga memiliki tingkat permintaan suaka yang rendah yaitu 9.513 dan 17.038 pada tahun 2023 dan 2024. Itu dibandingkan dengan 237.314 di negara tetangga Jerman.Tingkat klaim suaka di Polandia kemungkinan akan tetap rendah karena Perdana Menteri Donald Tusk meningkatkan tindakan terhadap imigrasi ilegal. Akhir bulan lalu (Maret) ia menangguhkan sementara hak imigran untuk mengklaim suaka."Saya percaya bahwa perlu untuk memperkuat keamanan perbatasan kita dan keamanan Polandia," kata Presiden Polandia Andrzej Duda, yang menandatangani RUU itu, seperti yang dilaporkan oleh Euro News.Polandia memiliki peringkat serangan dengan kekerasan terendah dalam daftar OECD yaitu dua kasus per 100.000Ekonomi Hongaria mengalami kemunduran pada tahun 2023 tetapi sekarang pulih, dengan pertumbuhan 0,4% pada kuartal keempat tahun lalu. Analis di Trading Economics memproyeksikan bahwa negara itu akan tumbuh sebesar 2,7% tahun depan dan 3,6% pada tahun 2027.Migrasi dari luar Eropa tetap rendah yaitu 57.000 pada tahun 2022 versus 45.000 pada tahun 2023. Hongaria baru-baru ini men-tweet: "Jangan takut untuk berdiri sendiri. Ketika 26 orang lainnya menerima migrasi massal, kami membangun pagar dan mengatakan tidak. Sekarang, semakin banyak PM yang mengatakan persis apa yang dikatakan Hongaria sepuluh tahun lalu—mereka menyadari bahwa kami benar." Serangan dengan kekerasan di Hongaria berperingkat rendah dengan 124 kasus per 100.000 orang. Kristine Parks dari Digital berkontribusi pada artikel ini.Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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Catatan Reporter: The Who . . . belum terlalu tua untuk nge-rock “`

(SeaPRwire) - Siapa yang terlalu tua untuk memainkan rock and roll? Rupanya, bukan The Who jika melihat konser minggu lalu di Royal Albert Hall, London. Konser ini menampilkan dua anggota inti grup, penyanyi utama Roger Daltrey yang berusia 81 tahun dan penulis lagu sekaligus gitaris utama Pete Townshend yang akan segera berusia 80 tahun.Tidak seperti musisi dan grup "senior" lainnya seperti Bob Dylan dan the Rolling Stones, yang memiliki mesin tur yang terawat dengan baik di sekitar mereka, ini lebih merupakan acara satu kali (atau dua kali, ada konser lain beberapa hari sebelumnya) untuk badan amal Inggris yang terhormat.Jadi, ada lebih dari sekadar "rintangan," yang justru membuat momen-momen surgawi rock and roll menjadi semakin menyenangkan.Coba tebak? Orang-orang ini masih bisa nge-rock, enam puluh tahun setelah hit top-ten pertama mereka, meskipun sedikit diredam oleh usia.Daltrey melakukan beberapa lemparan mikrofon tangan yang mudah diingat. Oke, alih-alih melemparkan mikrofon ke udara secara vertikal setinggi tiga puluh kaki, mereka lebih ke samping sejauh sepuluh kaki.Dan Townshend, ya, melakukan . Saya menghitung delapan kali berturut-turut pada satu waktu, tetapi sebagian besar hanya satu atau dua kali dalam satu waktu.Tidak ada yang diredam tentang suara Daltrey, meskipun ada masalah dan operasi di masa lalu. Suaranya masih melayang di atas langit-langit di berbagai lagu. Nada tinggi dari lagu "Love Reign O’er Me" dilakukan dengan bombastis yang luar biasa.Dan lick gitar Townshend bisa menandingi Clapton kapan saja. (Yang terakhir juga baru saja berusia 80 tahun, ngomong-ngomong.) Unik, penuh gaya, tanpa kesalahan.The Who (dengan band pengiring yang bagus) memainkan beberapa lagu andalan awal mereka. Terutama ironis: "My Generation." (Baris kunci: "Saya harap saya mati sebelum saya menjadi tua." Yah . . . mungkin tidak.)Opera rock tentang penyihir pinball tuli, bisu, dan buta, Tommy, mendapat sedikit polesan, mungkin karena pengakuan Daltrey baru-baru ini bahwa penglihatannya mulai memburuk (bersamaan dengan pendengarannya).Tindak lanjutnya, opera rock urban Quadrophenia, diperlakukan dengan lebih mendalam, mungkin mempromosikan versi balet yang dipentaskan di London akhir tahun ini. Ini tidak pernah berakhir.Tetapi apa yang dianggap banyak orang sebagai album terbaik mereka, Who’s Next, mendapat perlakuan penuh. Dari "Bargain" hingga "Baba O’Reilly," dari "Behind Blue Eyes" hingga "Won’t Get Fooled Again."Bagian synthesizer mungkin telah direkam sebelumnya . . . tetapi duet kuat pada baris kunci "Blue Eyes" benar-benar jelas:"And if I swallow anything evil, put your finger down my throat. And if I shiver, please give me a blanket. Keep me warm, let me wear your coat."Jadi . . . "rintangan" yang disebutkan sebelumnya: Townshend mengakui bahwa dia telah menjalani operasi penggantian lutut sebulan yang lalu. Selain beberapa keluhan ("Saya kesakitan,’ "Saya tidak bisa bernapas"), dia tampaknya menerimanya dengan tenang. Sebenarnya, dia duduk selama setengah lagu. (Tidak ada tendangan gunting melompat ala Woodstock untuknya.) Tetapi dia mengakui bahwa itu membantunya bermain lebih baik.Dan earpiece Daltrey (yang, meskipun pendengarannya tidak merata, membantunya tetap "selaras") bermasalah sepanjang malam. Pada satu titik, dia menghentikan seluruh band. "Saya tidak mendengar The Who," katanya dengan ramah, "kedengarannya seperti saya mendengar the Troggs," merujuk pada band pop Inggris tahun 60-an yang lama. Townshend berkata dalam sebuah komentar samping " . . . itu berjalan dengan sangat baik."Faktanya, mereka berdua, yang dikenal memiliki pasang surut selama bertahun-tahun secara profesional, sering kali menyerupai di atas panggung pasangan yang aneh, saling membentak dari waktu ke waktu tetapi juga hangat satu sama lain . . . dan penonton.Townshend (tidak selalu dikenal karena sikapnya yang baik) pada satu titik berterima kasih kepada lebih dari 5.000 orang di Royal Albert Hall karena tetap bersama mereka selama bertahun-tahun, dan menyebut The Who "orang tua yang berpura-pura menjadi muda."Demografi penonton, harus saya akui, agak lebih tua. Tetapi cukup banyak putra dan putri yang hadir dan menikmati untuk memberi orang harapan, jika bukan untuk masa depan, setidaknya untuk saat ini.Karena kita memang melihat, sayang untuk dikatakan, pertunjukan akhir dari generasi kedua rock and roll yang hebat. Setelah Chuck, Little Richard dan Elvis, datang The Beatles, The Stones, Dylan . . . dan, ya, The Who.Itu sebabnya ini lebih dari sekadar menyenangkan; itu adalah suatu kehormatan untuk menyaksikan perpisahan terakhir ini.Bersamaan dengan hits mereka yang lebih kuat di kemudian hari seperti You Better You Bet dan Who are You, memainkan sebuah lagu yang kata Townshend belum pernah mereka mainkan di konser sebelumnya. Luar biasa, karena itu direkam 54 tahun yang lalu. Di tengah pujian kritis yang tinggi.Disebut "The Song is Over" (juga dari album Who’s Next), itu tidak kurang dari luar biasa. Dan tepat.Saat Townshend mengerjakan riff dan barisnya. Dan Daltrey benar-benar merosot dan ditopang oleh mikrofon yang berdiri, seolah-olah dia tidak bisa melangkah lebih jauh, itu berakhir dengan mereka bernyanyi:"The song is over, the song is over. Excepting one note, pure and easy, playing so free, like a breath rippling by."Kecuali, saya tidak setuju. Lagu itu, semoga saja, belum "berakhir" . . . belum.Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan sehubungan dengan hal tersebut. Sektor: Top Story, Daily News SeaPRwire menyediakan distribusi siaran pers real-time untuk perusahaan dan lembaga, menjangkau lebih dari 6.500 toko media, 86.000 editor dan jurnalis, dan 3,5 juta desktop profesional di 90 negara. SeaPRwire mendukung distribusi siaran pers dalam bahasa Inggris, Korea, Jepang, Arab, Cina Sederhana, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Prancis, Spanyol, Portugis dan bahasa lainnya.
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