Wall Street Tetap Stabil di Tengah Data Ekonomi yang Campur Aduk Bisnis

Wall Street Tetap Stabil di Tengah Data Ekonomi yang Campur Aduk

September 5, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - Performa saham Wall Street relatif stabil pada hari Kamis ketika investor bergulat dengan serangkaian data ekonomi yang beragam. Dengan kekhawatiran tentang ekonomi AS yang masih ada, S&P 500 menunjukkan sedikit pergerakan dalam perdagangan awal, sementara Dow Jones Industrial Average merosot dan Nasdaq Composite mencatat kenaikan moderat. Reaksi pasar tersebut mengikuti laporan yang menawarkan sinyal positif dan negatif tentang keadaan pasar tenaga kerja AS, menambah ketidakpastian bagi investor. Wall Street Menunjukkan Sedikit Perubahan di Tengah Ketidakpastian Ekonomi Setelah penurunan berturut-turut awal pekan ini, S&P 500 hampir datar, bertahan setelah seminggu volatilitas yang meningkat. Pada pukul 09:35 waktu Bagian Timur, Dow Jones Industrial Average turun 102 poin, atau 0,2%, sementara Nasdaq Composite yang sarat teknologi naik 0,4%. Pergerakan ini terjadi ketika investor bersiap untuk apa yang bisa menjadi minggu terburuk pasar sejak April. Performa saham Wall Street telah sangat dipengaruhi oleh data ekonomi baru-baru ini, terutama laporan tentang pasar tenaga kerja. Laporan yang menunjukkan perekrutan yang lebih lambat dari yang diharapkan oleh perusahaan-perusahaan AS minggu lalu memicu kekhawatiran tentang pendinginan ekonomi, sementara laporan terpisah yang menunjukkan klaim pengangguran lebih sedikit dari yang diharapkan menunjukkan bahwa PHK tetap relatif rendah. Sinyal yang bertentangan ini telah membuat pasar dalam pola menunggu karena pedagang menunggu kejelasan lebih lanjut. Hasil Treasury Menurun di Tengah Data Pasar Kerja yang Beragam Di pasar obligasi, hasil Treasury merosot setelah rilis data pasar kerja yang beragam. Hasil Treasury 10 tahun turun menjadi 3,73% dari 3,76% pada hari sebelumnya. Penurunan ini mengikuti tren yang lebih luas dalam hasil yang menurun, turun dari tertinggi April di 4,70%, yang menandai perubahan signifikan bagi pasar obligasi. Yang lebih penting, kurva hasil telah kembali ke konfigurasi yang lebih khas, dengan hasil 10 tahun sedikit lebih tinggi daripada hasil dua tahun. Selama sebagian besar dua tahun terakhir, kurva hasil terbalik—kejadian yang tidak biasa di mana hasil jangka pendek melebihi hasil jangka panjang. Secara historis, kurva hasil terbalik telah dipandang sebagai pertanda resesi. Kembalinya kurva hasil normal bisa menjadi sinyal bahwa investor bersiap untuk Federal Reserve mulai memangkas suku bunga segera untuk mendukung ekonomi. Keputusan Suku Bunga Federal Reserve Terlihat Besar juga mengamati dengan cermat langkah selanjutnya Federal Reserve. Bank sentral mempertahankan suku bunga pada level tertinggi dua dekade dalam perjuangannya melawan inflasi, tetapi ekspektasi meningkat bahwa pemotongan suku bunga mungkin ada di cakrawala. Waktu pemotongan tersebut kemungkinan akan bergantung pada laporan pekerjaan yang akan datang, yang akan memberikan wawasan tentang kesehatan pasar tenaga kerja. Federal Reserve telah mengisyaratkan bahwa mungkin segera menurunkan suku bunga untuk melindungi pasar kerja dan menghindari mendorong ekonomi AS ke dalam resesi. Namun, ada kekhawatiran bahwa tindakan Fed mungkin terlambat, yang menyebabkan potensi perlambatan ekonomi. Penggerak Pasar Utama: Verizon, Frontier, dan Topgolf Callaway Dalam berita perusahaan, Verizon (NYSE:VZ) tetap sebagian besar tidak berubah setelah mengumumkan akuisisi Frontier Communications senilai $20 miliar. Kesepakatan ini diharapkan akan meningkatkan jaringan fiber Verizon, memposisikan raksasa telekomunikasi untuk pertumbuhan di masa depan. Frontier Communications, yang melonjak 38% nilainya pada hari sebelumnya, melihat sahamnya turun 8,4% ketika investor memproses berita akuisisi tersebut. Sementara itu, Topgolf Callaway (NYSE:MODG) naik 3,5% setelah perusahaan mengumumkan rencana untuk memisahkan bisnis hiburan driving range populernya, Topgolf, menjadi perusahaan yang berdiri sendiri. Langkah ini merupakan bagian dari strategi yang lebih luas untuk membuka nilai bagi pemegang saham dan memanfaatkan pertumbuhan pesat model bisnis unik Topgolf, yang menggabungkan olahraga dan hiburan. Pasar Global Menunjukkan Hasil yang Beragam Di luar AS, pasar global beragam, dengan Asia dan Eropa menunjukkan tren yang berbeda. Nikkei 225 Jepang turun 1,1% menyusul data pertumbuhan upah yang kuat, yang meningkatkan ekspektasi untuk kenaikan suku bunga lagi oleh Bank of Japan. Di Eropa, indeks utama sebagian besar datar, mencerminkan ketidakpastian tentang kondisi ekonomi global. Apa Selanjutnya untuk Wall Street? Semua mata tertuju pada laporan pekerjaan Jumat, yang akan memberikan gambaran penting tentang pasar tenaga kerja AS. Ekonom memperkirakan percepatan dalam perekrutan, dan temuan laporan tersebut kemungkinan akan memengaruhi seberapa agresif Federal Reserve bergerak pada pemotongan suku bunga. Laporan pekerjaan yang kuat dapat mendorong Fed untuk menunda pemotongan suku bunga, sementara data yang lebih lemah mungkin mendorong tindakan yang lebih cepat. Bagi investor, kinerja saham Wall Street tetap tidak stabil karena sinyal ekonomi yang beragam terus memicu ketidakpastian. Sementara pasar obligasi menunjukkan beberapa tanda stabilisasi, arah pasar saham sebagian besar akan bergantung pada bagaimana ekonomi berkembang dalam beberapa minggu mendatang. Investor perlu tetap berhati-hati dan memantau data ekonomi dan tindakan Federal Reserve dengan cermat saat mereka memetakan langkah selanjutnya.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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TEAMSTERS UNITED AIRLINES BERGERAK DI SELURUH NEGARA UNTUK KONTRAK BARU YANG KUAT Bisnis

TEAMSTERS UNITED AIRLINES BERGERAK DI SELURUH NEGARA UNTUK KONTRAK BARU YANG KUAT

September 5, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - Teknisi Pemeliharaan Pesawat United Aircraft Mencari Perbaikan Signifikan dari Maskapai WASHINGTON, 30 Agustus 2024 — Hari ini, Teknisi Pemeliharaan Pesawat (AMT) United Airlines di seluruh negeri melakukan aksi unjuk rasa untuk mendapatkan kontrak baru yang kuat dari maskapai tersebut, menuntut peningkatan upah, standar keselamatan yang lebih tinggi, dan cakupan perawatan kesehatan yang lebih komprehensif. Meskipun menjadi rumah bagi lebih dari 10.000 teknisi penting yang menjaga armada United beroperasi dengan aman, maskapai besar ini telah memperlambat negosiasi dengan serikat pekerja, mencapai kesepakatan sementara pada satu artikel kontrak setelah dua putaran perundingan bersama. “United Airlines memiliki salah satu armada terbesar di dunia dan meraup keuntungan miliaran dolar setiap tahun. Tetapi dividen tidak mengalir ke pekerja yang bertanggung jawab menjaga pesawat United tetap terbang,” kata Presiden Umum Teamsters Sean M. O’Brien. “United berpikir bahwa mereka dapat membagi dan memanfaatkan pekerja dengan memperlambat negosiasi. Teamsters memiliki rencana lain. Saya bangga bahwa anggota kami di United berjuang sebagai satu kesatuan dan memberi tahu perusahaan bahwa sudah cukup. Kami akan mendapatkan kontrak yang luar biasa, terlepas dari permainan United dan penghinaan yang terus berlanjut.” “Teamsters di United Airlines adalah yang terbaik di industri dan mematuhi standar tertinggi di bawah FAA. AMT United mempertaruhkan kredensial dan keselamatan pribadi mereka setiap hari agar penumpang dapat menikmati penerbangan yang aman dan United dapat menikmati statusnya sebagai maskapai internasional utama,” kata Direktur Divisi Penerbangan Teamsters Chris Griswold. “Kami menuntut United mengakui peran penting yang dimainkan Teamsters dalam keberhasilan perusahaan dengan menyetujui kontrak baru yang kuat yang pantas diterima oleh AMT-nya.” Teamsters melakukan aksi unjuk rasa di bandara di Boston; Chicago; Denver; Dulles, Va.; Houston; Los Angeles; Newark, N.J.; San Francisco; dan Orlando dan Tampa, Fla. Aksi terhadap United terjadi setelah pramugari United Airlines mengumumkan pemungutan suara 99,99 persen untuk mengizinkan pemogokan terhadap maskapai tersebut. Pramugari berjuang untuk mendapatkan banyak perbaikan yang sama dari maskapai seperti Teamsters, termasuk kompensasi terdepan di industri, cakupan perawatan kesehatan yang diperluas, dan perlindungan keselamatan yang lebih kuat bagi pekerja dan masyarakat umum yang terbang. “Kami tidak hanya berjuang untuk kontrak yang menentukan lima tahun ke depan. Kami menuntut kontrak terdepan di industri yang akan mengubah status quo untuk generasi berikutnya dari AMT United,” kata Martin Acosta, seorang teknisi United selama tujuh tahun dan anggota Teamsters Local 769. “United harus merekrut teknisi yang lebih muda untuk menggantikan AMT veteran yang akan pensiun dalam beberapa tahun mendatang. Tanpa kesepakatan yang mengubah permainan, United mengirimkan pesan bahwa mereka tidak menghargai pekerjaan kami untuk menjaga pesawat dan pelanggan mereka tetap aman.” Didirikan pada tahun 1903, International Brotherhood of Teamsters mewakili 1,3 juta pekerja keras di AS, Kanada, dan Puerto Rico. Kunjungi untuk informasi lebih lanjut. Ikuti kami di Twitter @Teamsters dan "sukai" kami di Facebook di . Kontak:Daniel Moskowitz, (770) 262-4971 SOURCE International Brotherhood of TeamstersArtikel 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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Dye & Durham Akan Gelar Konferensi Telepon Kuarter Keempat dan Akhir Tahun Fiskal 2024 Bisnis

Dye & Durham Akan Gelar Konferensi Telepon Kuarter Keempat dan Akhir Tahun Fiskal 2024

September 5, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - TORONTO, 30 Agustus 2024 – Dye & Durham Limited (TSX: DND) (“Dye & Durham” atau “Perusahaan”), salah satu penyedia terbesar di dunia untuk perangkat lunak manajemen praktik hukum berbasis cloud yang dirancang untuk mempermudah pengelolaan firma hukum, pengorganisasian kasus, dan kolaborasi dengan klien, hari ini mengumumkan bahwa mereka akan mengadakan konferensi panggilan untuk membahas hasil kuartal keempat dan tahun fiskal 2024 pada Rabu, 4 September 2024, pukul 17.30 ET. Panggilan tersebut akan dipandu oleh Matt Proud, Chief Executive Officer, Frank Di Liso, Chief Financial Officer dan Martha Vallance, Global Chief Operating Officer. Panggilan tersebut akan dilanjutkan dengan sesi tanya jawab. Dye & Durham akan melaporkan hasil keuangannya sebelum panggilan pada hari yang sama. DETAIL PANGGILAN KONFERENSI TANGGAL: Rabu, 4 September 2024WAKTU: 17.30 ETRAPIDCONNECT: Untuk langsung bergabung dengan panggilan konferensi melalui telepon, silakan gunakan URL berikut untuk mudah mendaftar dan terhubung ke panggilan konferensi secara otomatis: NOMOR PANGGILAN TRADISIONAL: (437) 900-0527 atau (888) 510-2154REPLAY TERREKAM: (289) 819-1450 atau (888) 660-6345KODE REPLAY: 70070# Panggilan ini sedang disiarkan secara webcast dan dapat diakses dengan mengunjungi: . Replay arsip webcast akan tersedia selama 90 hari dengan mengklik tautan di atas. Tentang Dye & Durham Dye & Durham Limited menyediakan solusi manajemen praktik utama yang memberdayakan para profesional hukum setiap hari, memberikan wawasan data penting untuk mendukung transaksi perusahaan penting dan memungkinkan infrastruktur pembayaran penting yang dipercaya oleh pemerintah dan lembaga keuangan. Perusahaan ini memiliki operasi di Kanada, Inggris, Irlandia, Australia dan Afrika Selatan. Informasi tambahan dapat ditemukan di . SUMBER Dye & Durham LimitedArtikel 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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Analisis Hasil Keuangan S&P Global untuk Kuartal Kedua 2024 Bisnis

Analisis Hasil Keuangan S&P Global untuk Kuartal Kedua 2024

September 5, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) baru-baru ini merilis hasil keuangannya untuk kuartal kedua tahun 2024. Perusahaan tersebut melaporkan peningkatan pendapatan yang signifikan, didorong oleh kinerja yang kuat di berbagai segmennya. Artikel ini menelisik sorotan utama laporan pendapatan dan memberikan wawasan tentang faktor-faktor yang mendasari keberhasilan perusahaan. Informasi keuangan untuk Q2 2024 menunjukkan bahwa S&P Global mencapai pendapatan sebesar $3 miliar, mewakili pertumbuhan tahunan sebesar 10%1. Pertumbuhan yang mengesankan ini terutama didorong oleh permintaan yang kuat di segmen intelijen pasar dan peringkat. Kinerja perusahaan yang konsisten di bidang ini menggarisbawahi peran pentingnya dalam menyediakan data dan analisis keuangan yang penting bagi klien di seluruh dunia. Salah satu pendorong utama pertumbuhan pendapatan pada kuartal tersebut adalah segmen intelijen pasar, yang mengalami peningkatan pendapatan sebesar 12%2. Pertumbuhan ini dapat dikaitkan dengan meningkatnya permintaan solusi data dan analitik, karena bisnis semakin mengandalkan wawasan pasar yang komprehensif untuk membuat keputusan yang tepat. Segmen peringkat juga memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan, dengan kenaikan pendapatan sebesar 9%3. Kinerja segmen ini didukung oleh peningkatan penerbitan utang dan kebutuhan akan peringkat kredit yang andal dalam lingkungan ekonomi yang bergejolak. Selain itu, segmen indeks S&P Global melaporkan pertumbuhan pendapatan sebesar 7%4, yang mencerminkan popularitas berkelanjutan produk investasi berbasis indeks. Fokus perusahaan pada inovasi dan perluasan penawaran produknya di segmen ini telah diterima dengan baik oleh investor yang mencari strategi investasi yang terdiversifikasi. Laba operasi untuk kuartal tersebut mencapai $1,4 miliar, menandai peningkatan 8% dari tahun sebelumnya5. Pertumbuhan laba operasi ini menyoroti strategi manajemen biaya perusahaan yang efektif dan kemampuannya untuk mempertahankan profitabilitas di tengah lanskap pasar yang dinamis. Selain itu, laba per saham (EPS) yang disesuaikan S&P Global mencapai $3,20, melampaui ekspektasi analis sebesar $3,106. Ke depan, S&P Global tetap optimis tentang prospek pertumbuhannya. Perusahaan telah menguraikan beberapa inisiatif strategis yang bertujuan untuk lebih meningkatkan posisi pasarnya. Ini termasuk investasi berkelanjutan dalam teknologi untuk meningkatkan kemampuan analisis data dan memperluas kehadirannya di pasar dengan pertumbuhan tinggi. Selain itu, S&P Global sedang mengeksplorasi peluang untuk akuisisi strategis yang selaras dengan kompetensi intinya dan dapat mendorong penciptaan nilai jangka panjang. Mengingat kinerja keuangan yang kuat dan inisiatif strategisnya, S&P Global telah merevisi panduan pertumbuhan pendapatan tahunan penuh 2024 menjadi rentang 8-10%. Revisi ke atas ini mencerminkan kepercayaan perusahaan dalam mempertahankan lintasan pertumbuhannya di tengah kondisi pasar yang berkembang. Sebagai kesimpulan, hasil keuangan Q2 2024 S&P Global menggarisbawahi model bisnisnya yang tangguh dan kemampuannya untuk beradaptasi dengan dinamika pasar yang berubah. Kinerja perusahaan yang kuat di seluruh segmen utamanya, ditambah dengan investasi strategis dan peta jalan pertumbuhan yang jelas, memposisikannya dengan baik untuk meraih kesuksesan berkelanjutan. Investor dan analis pasar akan memantau dengan cermat bagaimana S&P Global menjalankan strateginya di kuartal mendatang untuk mempertahankan momentum pertumbuhannya yang mengesankan. 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. S&P Global mencapai pendapatan sebesar $3 miliar, mewakili pertumbuhan tahunan sebesar 10%. . Segmen intelijen pasar mengalami peningkatan pendapatan sebesar 12%. . Segmen peringkat juga memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan, dengan kenaikan pendapatan sebesar 9%. . Segmen indeks S&P Global melaporkan pertumbuhan pendapatan sebesar 7%. . Laba operasi untuk kuartal tersebut mencapai $1,4 miliar, menandai peningkatan 8% dari tahun sebelumnya. . Laba per saham (EPS) yang disesuaikan S&P Global mencapai $3,20, melampaui ekspektasi analis sebesar $3,10. .
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Laporan Autopsi Menunjukkan Penyebab Kematian Korban Superyacht Adalah ‘Kematian Akibat Penghindaran’,

September 5, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - Empat dari tujuh orang yang meninggal dalam tenggelamnya kapal pesiar Bayesian bulan lalu meninggal dunia setelah terjebak hidup-hidup di dalam kabin kapal dan lemas, menurut hasil otopsi yang dilaporkan.Pengacara Kota New York Chris Morvillo, istrinya Neda, bersama dengan Jonathan Bloomer, ketua anak perusahaan Morgan Stanley yang berbasis di London, dan istrinya, Judy semuanya meninggal karena "kematian akibat pembatasan," menurut hasil forensik, outlet Italia La Repubblica melaporkan.Yang disebut "tenggelam kering" mendukung hipotesis bahwa keempatnya terjaga saat kapal tenggelam dan telah menghirup oksigen dengan putus asa di dalam gelembung udara yang sempit sampai akhirnya habis. Mereka tidak memiliki air di paru-paru, trakea atau perut mereka, menurut tes yang dilakukan oleh ahli patologi dengan Institut Kedokteran Forensik Palermo. Keempat korban, bersama dengan pengusaha teknologi Mike Lynch – yang telah mengatur perjalanan kapal pesiar untuk merayakan kemenangan hukum baru-baru ini – ditemukan di sebuah kabin di pelabuhan, atau sisi kiri lambung, setelah Bayesian dalam waktu sekitar 16 menit setelah terkena badai menjelang fajar pada 19 Agustus.Putri Lynch yang berusia 18 tahun, Hannah, ditemukan di kabin berikutnya, juga di sisi pelabuhan lambung. La Repubblica melaporkan bahwa istri Lynch mencoba menyelamatkan suami dan putrinya, tetapi saat perahu bergoyang, dia terluka di kaki telanjangnya karena pecahan kaca dan jatuh ke tanah. Dia tidak dapat berjalan selama seminggu karena luka tersebut.Kapal itu tenggelam miring di sisi kanan dan, saat oksigen habis, kantong udara mereka menjadi beracun dengan karbon dioksida, yang pada akhirnya menyebabkan kematian mereka.Juru masak kapal, Recaldo Thomas, ditemukan tepat di sebelah bangkai kapal.Otopsi pada jenazah Lynch, putrinya dan Thomas dijadwalkan pada hari Jumat, menurut La Repubblica.Pejabat perlindungan sipil mengatakan mereka percaya kapal itu ditabrak tornado di atas air, yang dikenal sebagai puting beliung, di dekat pelabuhan Porticello, tempat kapal pesiar itu berlabuh. Bayesian memiliki 22 orang di kapal – 12 penumpang dan 10 awak. Lima belas orang, termasuk istri Lynch, diselamatkan dari kapal pesiar mewah berbendera Inggris sepanjang 184 kaki itu. Morvillo adalah salah satu pengacara Lynch di AS dalam kasus penipuan yang melibatkan penjualan perusahaan mesin pencari Autonomy ke Hewlett-Packard pada tahun 2011 dalam kesepakatan senilai $ 11 miliar yang menjadi masam atas tuduhan bahwa Lynch telah memanipulasi buku untuk menilai Autonomy terlalu tinggi, menurut laporan AP. Dia dibebaskan pada bulan Juni. Jaksa dilaporkan sedang menyelidiki kapten dan dua anggota awak atas kemungkinan tanggung jawab dalam hubungannya . Penyebab tenggelamnya kapal belum ditentukan.Giovanni Costantino, CEO perusahaan manufaktur yang bertanggung jawab untuk membangun kapal pesiar itu, telah menyalahkan serangkaian "kesalahan yang tak terlukiskan dan tidak masuk akal" oleh awak kapal atas kehancuran kapal tersebut. Costantino mengatakan kepada Reuters bahwa awak kapal pesiar itu membuat "kesalahan yang luar biasa" dengan tidak siap menghadapi badai, yang termasuk dalam perkiraan pengiriman. Para penumpang seharusnya dipanggil keluar dari kabin mereka dan diperintahkan untuk berkumpul di titik aman saat kapal sedang bersiap menghadapi badai dengan mengambil langkah-langkah seperti menarik jangkar, kata CEO itu. Costantino mengesampingkan kesalahan desain atau konstruksi sebagai alasan tenggelamnya kapal, dengan mengatakan hal itu tidak mungkin terjadi setelah 16 tahun navigasi tanpa masalah, termasuk dalam lebih dari Bayesian yang dihadapi minggu ini.Sebaliknya, dia menyalahkan awak kapal pesiar itu atas "kesalahan yang luar biasa" dengan tidak siap menghadapi badai, yang termasuk dalam perkiraan pengiriman. Para penumpang seharusnya dipanggil keluar dari kabin mereka dan berkumpul di titik aman saat kapal sedang bersiap menghadapi badai dengan menarik jangkar, kata CEO itu.Selain itu, pintu dan palka harus ditutup, dan lunas harus diturunkan untuk meningkatkan stabilitas, di antara langkah-langkah keselamatan lainnya, Costantino menyatakan.’ Greg Norman, Stephen Sorace dan Greg Wehner, serta 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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Geolog mempelajari jembatan bawah air berusia 5.600 tahun; detail baru tentang kehidupan muncul dari Mallorca, Spanyol Berita

Geolog mempelajari jembatan bawah air berusia 5.600 tahun; detail baru tentang kehidupan muncul dari Mallorca, Spanyol

September 5, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - Sebuah studi yang dipimpin oleh University of South Florida telah mengungkap detail baru tentang Jembatan bawah air yang terletak di dalam Gua Genovesa pertama kali ditemukan oleh para peneliti pada tahun 2000, menurut Dr. Bogdan Onac, seorang profesor geologi di University of South Florida dan pemimpin studi tersebut, dalam sebuah email kepada Digital.Pada saat itu, diperkirakan bahwa jembatan itu berusia 3.500 tahun, terutama berdasarkan tembikar yang ditemukan di dekat tempat jembatan itu dibuat, tetapi studi baru ini telah mencatat jembatan batu kapur kuno itu kembali lebih jauh.Tim peneliti mempelajari jembatan bawah air sepanjang 25 kaki dan menerbitkan temuannya pada 30 Agustus 2024, di jurnal Communications Earth & Environment.Penelitian baru telah menemukan bahwa jembatan itu sebenarnya dibangun hampir 6.000 tahun yang lalu, menunjukkan bahwa kehidupan manusia di Mallorca berasal lebih jauh dari yang diperkirakan sebelumnya."Dengan memperkirakan garis waktu pembangunan jembatan, penelitian kami menunjukkan bahwa manusia kemungkinan tiba di Mallorca hampir 2.000 tahun lebih awal dari yang diperkirakan sebelumnya," kata Onac kepada Digital. "Penemuan ini secara signifikan mempersempit kesenjangan antara garis waktu kolonisasi pulau-pulau di Mediterania timur (dimulai 13.000 tahun yang lalu) dan barat."Untuk , para peneliti melihat "pertumbuhan mineral pada stalaktit yang sudah ada di dekat jembatan" serta "menganalisis ketinggian pita warna" yang ditemukan di bagian atasnya.Untuk mengumpulkan sampel mineral, penyelam dikirim sekitar lima meter di bawah permukaan air."Kedua indikator menunjukkan bahwa fitur-fitur ini terbentuk selama periode permukaan laut yang masih [dan] berdiri antara 5.800 dan 5.500 tahun yang lalu. Ini menyiratkan bahwa jembatan pasti dibangun sebelum kerangka waktu ini, tetapi tidak setelah 5.600 tahun yang lalu, karena permukaan laut akan sudah naik di atas jembatan pada saat itu," kata Onac kepada Digital. Fakta bahwa jembatan batu itu berada di bawah air menimbulkan pertanyaan tentang pelestariannya. Terendam sebenarnya membantu pelestarian jembatan batu. Jika berada di atas air, ada banyak elemen yang akan berinteraksi dengannya yang dapat mengganggu konservasinya."Penyelaman jembatan batu sebenarnya membantu melestarikannya," kata Onac."Dibangun dari balok batu kapur besar, kemungkinan bersumber dari runtuhan gua, banjir berfungsi sebagai tindakan perlindungan. Jika jembatan itu terkena, terutama dengan dampak massa nasibnya bisa sangat berbeda," lanjut Onac. "Untungnya, air tidak merusak batu kapur, sehingga jembatan tetap terpelihara dengan baik dalam keadaan terendamnya."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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Betting Big on Content: CMGE Steers Through Industry Waves with Robust Lineup ACN Newswire

Betting Big on Content: CMGE Steers Through Industry Waves with Robust Lineup

September 5, 2024
HONG KONG, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The success of Black Myth: Wukong, a game steeped in the Chinese cultural aesthetics, is underscoring the vast potential for top-tier IP games from China and igniting confidence for developing high-quality products with global appeal.At a recent interim results briefing, CMGE (0302.HK) management noted that “The success of games like Black Myth: Wukong, Wuthering Waves, and Zenless Zone Zero has reinforced our commitment to producing cross-platform blockbusters under the strategy of self-development, proprietary IP operation, and self-publishing.”As the Chinese game tycoon with the largest IP portfolio, CMGE is doubling down on leveraging major IPs like Legend of Sword and Fairy and One Piece. With a strong focus on technological innovation, CMGE aims to deliver high-quality, long-lifecycle games that redefine the revenue patterns and outlive industry cycle.Traveling Light: Lean Operations Drive Steady ProfitsOn August 28, CMGE unveiled its financial results for the first half of 2024, reporting a total revenue of RMB 1.23 billion, including 14.3% from overseas operations, and an adjusted net loss of RMB 208 million.The first half of 2024 saw severe challenges and volatility across the game industry. In response, CMGE adopted a more prudent financial approach by accounting for impairments on certain investments, write-downs on prepayments for unlaunched games, and adjustments to non-operating financial assets.Through this adjustment, CMGE expects to “travel light and pave the way for future profitability. It also shows CMGE’s ongoing commitment to developing premium games anchored by strong IPs.Despite industry turbulence, CMGE’s core operations have remained profitable throughout the first half of 2024, thanks to its sharp focus on an IP-driven strategy that continuously strengthens player viscosity. Impressive key operational metrics include 14.392 million MAUs, 47.297 million new registrations, and 1.027 million monthly paying users contributing an ARPPU of 200.2 yuan.By business segment, publishing was a big revenue driver, generating 1 billion yuan in the first half of 2024. Soul Land: Shrek Academy topped the Apple Store’s free games chart within a month of its debut in January, pulling in a monthly revenue of over 100 million yuan. Fights Break Firmament: Peak Confrontation secured the second spot on the chart within a month of its debut in June, setting the stage for further growth in the second half of the year.CMGE has made remarkable strides in global expansion, raking in 176 million yuan from overseas publishing, a year-on-year increase of 41.5%. A major contributor to this growth was the release of Legend of Sword and Fairy: Wen Qing an RPG card game based on the popular Legend of Sword and Fairy IP. Launched in December 2023 across Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, the game soared to the top of the Apple App Store’s free charts in all three regions, showcasing the lasting popularity of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series among Chinese-speaking players.On the R&D front, CMGE reported an R&D revenue of 126 million yuan and an R&D investment of 110 million yuan in the first half of the year. Notably, R&D expenses dropped by 58.71% compared to the same period last year, thanks to the integration of AIGC into game development, which raised efficiency and reduced costs. Meanwhile, CMGE’s highly anticipated Sword and Fairy World is already under final test. Reductions in design and development costs inspire a more optimistic outlook on future profitability.CMGE is intensifying its focus on the Legend of Sword and Fairy IP, strategically extending its influence into film, animation, and merchandise. This multi-faceted approach has consistently unlocked new revenue streams, enhancing the brand’s value and market presence. In the first half of this year, CMGE’s IP licensing revenue surged to 107 million yuan, marking a substantial 79% year-over-year growth. This impressive performance stems from a series of high-profile adaptations of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series, including Sword and Fairy 4, a TV series produced in collaboration with iQiyi; Sword and Fairy, a TV drama based on Sword and Fairy 6 and developed alongside Shandong Film and TV; and The Return of Xiaoyao, a reinterpretation of Legend of Sword and Fairy coproduced with Tencent Video. These adaptations have not only captivated audiences but also garnered critical acclaim, further solidifying the franchise’s stronghold in the market.Leveraging its premier IP assets, CMGE has maintained steady growth while strategically streamlining its balance sheet through accounting impairments. This positions the company for renewed momentum in the competitive game industry.All About the Game: Chinese-Inspired Sword and Fairy World Gears Up for LaunchFor CMGE, thriving in shifting market cycles isn’t about short-term wins but about building long-term capabilities. The company’s “product-first” philosophy centers on delivering high-quality games based on top-tier IPs, helping it stand out in a crowded market and avoid the pitfalls of low-quality saturation. As CMGE Chairman Xiao Jian recently stated, “IP is more than just a cultural symbol—it’s a value system and almost a belief. In fact, it has become the cornerstone for creating competitive barriers in the game industry.”A key example of this strategy is Sword and Fairy World, an open-world RPG rooted in the iconic Legend of Sword and Fairy IP. After more than three years of dedicated endeavor, the game has successfully secured licenses for both PC and mobile platforms, showcasing CMGE’s commitment to excellence.Sword and Fairy World, a game derived from one of China’s most cherished IPs, features a vast and immersive open-world experience. Spanning 384 square kilometers, the game is rich in traditional Chinese cultural elements, allowing players to explore breathtaking landscapes—from the picturesque scenery of Jiangnan to the majestic peaks of Mount Shu and the mysterious miao regions. As Chinese cultural themes gain traction in gaming, insiders suggest that Sword and Fairy World has a chance of becoming a major hit, potentially rivaling titles like Black Myth: Wukong.CMGE also employs immense efforts in elevating gameplay, doing all out to create a top-tier open-world RPG. On the one hand, it gives the best play to the cultural connotation of its IPs and keeps adding contents. On the other hand, it also invents new ways of gameplay, having introduced a unique pet collection system inspired by Chinese mythology and fantasy to innovate core gameplay. CMGE continues to upgrade visual fidelity and environmental realism to deliver a more immersive interaction and create a comprehensive, next-level player experience that resonates with both domestic and global audiences.CMGE is setting a new standard for player immersion by integrating AI-driven NPCs into its upcoming games. These NPCs will react to the environment and engage in conversations that mirror real-world interactions, creating a vibrant, lifelike social ecosystem within the game. Players will also have access to advanced AI-powered customization tools, including facial recognition and voice modulation, allowing for more personalized expressions and interactions and sparking players’ creativity in the virtual world.Building on the success of the renowned Legend of Sword and Fairy IP, Sword and Fairy World has repeatedly ranked among the “Most Anticipated Games” of 2024. Having successfully passed the first three tests, the game is nearing its final test before a full release later this year. The number of pre-registrations is already approaching 5 million and could surpass 10 million by the time of debut.CMGE’s focus on IP-driven, premium games is paying off handsomely. By capitalizing on the popular Legend of Sword and Fairy IP and potential video and animated adaptations, CMGE is successfully broadening its audience base, enhancing user viscosity and lowering customer acquisition costs. This strategy positions the company for sustained profitability. A cornerstone of CMGE’s approach is its emphasis on open-world games, a growing industry trend that greatly increases user capacity and game lifecycle. Openness and creativity are set to drive higher player engagement and LTV. The eagerly awaited Sword and Fairy World, CMGE’s upcoming open-world title, will be available across multiple platforms, with the PC version projected to achieve a gross margin near 70%.Industry analysts forecast that the launch of Sword and Fairy World will notably increase the share of long-cycle products in CMGE’s lineup. This not only highlights the lasting value of the Legend of Sword and Fairy IP， but also redefines the traditional profitability trajectory for games, paving the way for sustained, high-revenue growth. With this forward-thinking strategy, CMGE is primed for enhanced profitability and long-term financial success.Growth on the Horizon: CMGE’s Strong Pipeline Set to Fuel ExpansionCMGE is ramping up its global expansion and refining its product lineup to bolster the stability and predictability of its long-term growth. With an impressive slate of titles set for the second half of 2024, CMGE is gearing up to enhance its performance reliability.In the second half of 2024, CMGE’s publishing division will make a significant impact with a series of high-profile IP-based game launches. Key upcoming titles include Soul Land: Space and Time Reversal , Daily Life of Chat Group, Naruto: Konoha Masters, New Romance of the Three Kingdoms: The Legend of Cao Cao, Country Love: Business Life , Chunqiu Mystery, and the casual mini-game Sanqian Huanshi. The recent launch of Soul Land: Shrek Academy in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan on August 22, 2024, soared to the top of the Apple App Store’s free charts in all three regions during its debut week. Looking ahead, CMGE is planning to release Smash and Code: FA in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan and bring Dynasty Warriors: Hegemony to the Japanese market in the second half of the year. With these strategic moves, CMGE aims to solidify its position and drive continued growth across key global regions.CMGE is betting big on its internal development to fuel growth in the second half of the year. Leading the charge are key titles including Sword and Fairy World and World of Castellan , which will benefit from expanded promotional efforts, alongside a new installment in the iconic franchise, Code: Dark Night Legend. These self-developed games are expected to make a substantial impact on the company’s overall performance.“Strategy is not predicting the future. Instead, it’s about making decisions today to be ready for an uncertain tomorrow,” analysts emphasize, channeling Peter F. Drucker’s wisdom. CMGE exemplifies this with a robust IP-driven, product-first strategy. By honing in on high-quality game development, the company is building a unique competitive moat to secure long-term stability and eventually outlive industry cycle.For further information, please contact:PEANUT MEDIA LIMITEDDirect Line: +86-755-61619798 x8210Email: hswh.project@czgmcn.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. Expands 13C Production Capacity With North Star Project ACN Newswire

Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. Expands 13C Production Capacity With North Star Project

September 5, 2024
TEWKSBURY, MA, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL), the global leader in 13Cand 13C urea production, is excited to announce the startup of its North Star project, significantly increasing the company's production capabilities.CIS AerialThe North Star project commenced in mid-2020 as the world's largest 13C production cascade. After the complex build of phase one finished in March 2024, CIL began to introduce naturally abundant product into the front end of the distillation cascade. With each stage of the cascade, the predicted enrichment has exceeded expectations, and the overall performance has been exceptional. The first highly enriched 13C finished product will be captured in October of 2024. CIL will build more front-end systems to bring final production of the cascade to world scale capacities by April 2025."This is CIL's fourth 13C production system since 1990. With each system, our team of talented engineers have incorporated their 30-plus years of design, operation, and construction experience into the next system. Our North Star cascade is certainly proving that knowledge and experience pays impactful dividends for CIL and our customers," said Cliff Caldwell, CEO of CIL."CIL's talented organic chemists incorporate our 13C product into a myriad of labelled organic compounds with significant importance in environmental testing, biopharmaceutical research, and medical diagnostics. One critical product is 13C Urea used in the detection of H-pylori infections in humans. H-pylori is widespread throughout the world and can lead to stomach ulcers and stomach cancer. 13C urea provides a low-cost detection method to allow for treatment and elimination of H-pylori. The North Star project assures CIL's commitment to meeting the needs of 13C urea and accommodate future growth in other critical applications," states Mike Steiger, Vice President of Engineering and Project Execution.For years, CIL has been the go-to expert in cryogenic distillation, solidifying its position as the world's top producer of 13C isotopes. CIL's customers can be assured they have the reliable capacity of 13C to meet enable the commercialization of their research.About Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc.CIL is the world's largest manufacturer and global supplier of stable isotopes and stable isotope-labeled compounds used in research, environmental, pharmaceutical, medical diagnostic, OLED, and industrial markets. CIL subsidiary ABX, located in Dresden, Germany, is active in the development and commercialization of radio isotopic-labeled compounds for the diagnosis and treatment of cancers. CIL is an operating business owned by Otsuka Pharmaceutical. The CIL business consists of two facilities in the Boston, MA, area; a large isotope-enrichment production plant in Xenia, OH; CIL China; CIL Canada; ABX in Dresden, Germany; and Eurisotop in Saclay, France. For more information on CIL, visit isotope.com.Contact InformationCrissy Kriskocrissyk@isotope.com1.978.269.1930SOURCE: Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Moolec Confirms US Harvest and Promising Yields for Plant-Grown Products GLASO(TM) and Piggy Sooy(TM) in October ACN Newswire

Moolec Confirms US Harvest and Promising Yields for Plant-Grown Products GLASO(TM) and Piggy Sooy(TM) in October

September 5, 2024
Luxembourg, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Moolec Science SA (NASDAQ:MLEC) ("The Company", "Moolec"), a science-based food ingredient company, announced today the harvest confirmation of US campaigns for genetically engineered plant-grown products GLASO™ and Piggy Sooy™ during October 2024.GLASO™ and Piggy Sooy™ US Harvest AnnouncementGLASO™ (gamma-linolenic acid -GLA- in safflower oil) campaign located in Idaho consists of 600 planted acres of genetically modified safflower, mainly for commercial purposes. As a result of the harvest, Moolec is expecting to produce between 300 to 400 tons of safflower seeds that contain high levels of GLA. To allocate most of the upcoming GLASO™ production, Moolec has secured an offtake agreement with a major global CPG company, targeting the US market in 2025. Following a successful and rigorous audit from Moolec's CPG customer, production is set to begin in late 2024.The Company is also developing a broader commercial strategy to reach larger markets and clients. Moolec's GLASO™ product contains almost 3 times more GLA than conventional sources such as borage and primrose oil, making it the most concentrated GLA oil available on the market.Piggy Sooy™ (porcine myoglobin in soybean seeds) field trials are being carried out in 3 different US locations: Ohio, Missouri and Iowa. Main purposes for the campaign are product development (sampling), seed increase and gathering of environmental and regulatory data to continue Moolec's US-FDA approval pathway. The Team also projects a remarkable first open field performance for its bioengineered soybean Piggy Sooy™ after recent approval for cultivation from USDA-APHIS. This has set an unprecedented milestone in biotechnology last April, with Moolec becoming the first Molecular Farming company to obtain this kind of clearance for food crops growing animal proteins in US territory.Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder Martín Salinas stated: "Our commitment to scaling Moolec's Molecular Farming Technology is demonstrated by our GLASO™ campaign and the field trials of Piggy Sooy™. These efforts not only reinforce our position as pioneers in the industry but also lay the foundation for sustainable solutions in agriculture and biotechnology." He then finished by remarking: "One acre of Piggy Sooy™ could potentially produce pork meat proteins equivalent to 10 pigs, reducing water footprint, land usage and CO2 emissions. This is a clear demonstration on how we promote environmental improvements throughout all our operations. Our aim is to heal the meat production system."Contact InformationPress & Mediacomms@moolecscience.comInvestor Relationsir@moolecscience.comRelated FilesMoolec Confirms US Harvest And Promising Yields For Plant-Grown Products GLASO™ And Piggy Sooy™ In October - 2024.09.05SOURCE: Moolec Science Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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ARCEOs’ Conference 2024 Held in Indonesia: Achieving Sustainability through Digital Innovation ACN Newswire

ARCEOs’ Conference 2024 Held in Indonesia: Achieving Sustainability through Digital Innovation

September 5, 2024
Bandung, W Java, Indonesia, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 44th ASEAN Railway CEOs’ Conference (ARCEOs’ Conference) was successfully held in Bandung, Indonesia, from September 2-5, 2024. With the theme "Driving Sustainability with Digital Innovation," this year’s ARCEOs’ Conference focused on sustainable and eco-friendly railway development supported by digital transformation in safety and service aspects.Indonesia's Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi and delegates of 8 ASEAN railway operators share in the opening of The 44th ASEAN Railway CEOs' Conference (ARCEOs' Conference) in Bandung, Indonesia. Representing Indonesia, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) (KAI) was appointed as the organizing committee for the ARCEOs' Conference, which was attended by seven other ASEAN railway operators including Keretapi Tanah Melayu (Malaysia), Vietnam Railways (Vietnam), Ministry of Public Works and Transport (Cambodia), Lao National Railways (Laos), Philippine National Railways (Philippines), Myanma Railways (Myanmar), and State Railway of Thailand (Thailand).ARCEOs' Conference delegates experience the first high-speed train in ASEAN, Whoosh In his address, Minister of Transportation of Republic of Indonesia Budi Karya Sumadi highlighted that Indonesia is currently experiencing significant growth in the railway sector with the operation of the first high-speed train in the ASEAN region, Whoosh."Moreover, in urban rail transportation, Indonesia is expanding its MRT network with ongoing construction, in addition to the Jabodebek LRT, and the latest is the Autonomous Rail Transit in Nusantara as the next capital city," he explained.The introduction of high-speed trains aims to advance transportation in Indonesia to enhance connectivity and the economy between Jakarta and Bandung through modern, eco-friendly mass transit.With the high-speed train, passengers need not worry about long travel times, as the Jakarta-Bandung route is covered in just 28 minutes, with a maximum speed reaching 350 km/h. Featuring more spacious and modern interiors, the high-speed train offers three classes with a total capacity of up to 601 passengers and dedicated spaces for the disabled.The event included several working group sessions to share best practices and discuss various issues ranging from the implementation of digital technology, railway human resource development, digital marketing, service transformation, to the application of high-tech railways like high-speed trains.KAI CEO Didiek Hartantyo stated that the goal of the 44th ARCEOs’ Conference is to strengthen relationships and cooperation among railway operators and industry stakeholders in ASEAN. Didiek emphasized that working together allows for achieving greater accomplishments and truly realizing the ASEAN spirit of mutual benefit, shared success, and resilience in facing various challenges."This year, our theme is 'Driving Sustainability with Digital Innovation.' We believe this theme stems from the global challenges we face, including the urgent need to address climate change, improve operational efficiency, and meet the growing demand for more sustainable transportation options. Additionally, advancements in technology and changes in customer demands play a significant role in shaping our focus," Didiek said.Delegates had the opportunity to experience the Whoosh train from Padalarang Station in Bandung, West Java, to Halim Station in Jakarta, followed by a tree planting activity. In addition to Whoosh, delegates had the chance to ride the Panoramic Train, designed to offer panoramic views along the journey with large windows on both sides.Furthermore, to support environmental sustainability and digital innovation, KAI deployed electric vehicles during the ARCEOs’ Conference, provided eco-friendly souvenirs, and used an app as an information platform throughout the event."We believe this conference will not only strengthen cooperation among railway operators but also promote sustainability and digital innovation in the spirit of ASEAN unity. Together, we can build a future where railways connect our nations and support ASEAN's growth and success," concluded Didiek.For more information, please contact: Anne Purba VP of Public Relations PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Email: anne@kai.id Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show elevates style aesthetics ACN Newswire

Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show elevates style aesthetics

September 5, 2024
HONG KONG, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show rounded off the first day of CENTRESTAGE, the annual Asian fashion extravaganza, last night (4 September). Building on the previous year's fusion of fashion and ballet, this year's event took interdisciplinary collaboration one step further, enlisting Weeds of Fire director Steve Chan to narrate the latest collections of four Hong Kong fashion brands – ANGUS TSUI, röyksopp gakkai, selfFab. and Z I D I – through cinematic storytelling, inviting the audience to explore the fashion realm from a new perspective.The show received enthusiastic acclaim from a multitude of industry professionals, celebrities and fashion enthusiasts. Notable attendees included Jennifer Yu, Alfred Hui, Philip Ng and Karl Ting.Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), CENTRESTAGE is now in full swing, running until 7 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year's fashion showcase brings together participants from 18 countries and regions and features a record-breaking 250 local and international brands. For the first time, the event spans four days and offers free admission for fashion buyers and members of the public to explore and shop.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4fXbqQdCelebrities at the Fashion Hong Kong Runway ShowJennifer Yu(wearing ANGUS TSUI)Alfred Hui(wearing ANGUS TSUI )Philip Ng(wearing selfFab.)Karl Ting(wearing ANGUS TSUI )(wearing Z I D I)Gigi & Sabrina Cheung(wearing röyksopp gakkai)ANGUS TSUI (Designer: Angus Tsui), Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Brand: ANGUS TSUI; Collection: GIGERPaying homage to the surrealist painter, sculptor and designer HR Giger, renowned for his contributions to the Alien film, Tsui’s latest collection blends futuristic elements with a sustainable ethos, embodying the brand's dedication to environmental conservation and design ingenuity.röyksopp gakkai (Designer: Chan Brun), Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Brand: röyksopp gakkai; Collection: citta-matraThe collection draws inspiration from the 1990s’ Japanese magical girl manga series Hime-chan's Ribbon created by Megumi Mizusawa, combining fashion with fantasy through the illustrations of artist Han Teng, creating a unique and dreamy collection through vintage handkerchief patchwork.SelfFab. (Designer: Menu Tsai), Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Brand: SelfFab.; Collection: RE-SYNTHDELICThe RE-SYNTHDELIC series draws inspiration from 1980s’ electronic music, merging uniform aesthetics with electronic music elements. The designs range from sportswear to everyday uniforms like school and work attire, symbolising a shift from routine conformity to celebrating liberation, breaking free from uniformity and expressing individuality through the incorporation of electronic music elements.Z I D I (Designer: Nathan Moy), Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Brand: Z I D I; Collection: Escher = mc2The series draws inspiration from Albert Einstein's iconic equation and Escher's infinite staircases, incorporating unexpected twists in each piece, disrupting traditional notions of functionality and challenging the wearer's perception of clothing, transcending the ordinary. WebsitesCENTRESTAGE: www.centrestage.com.hkCENTRESTAGE buyer online registration: https://bit.ly/3QNzd7M Fashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com.hk/enHong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): www.fashionally.com/enMedia enquiriesBest Crew Public Relations & MarketingDiana Tang Tel: (852) 9199 6723 Email: diana.tang@bestcrewpr.comReni Kwok Tel: (852) 6291 4283 Email: reni.kwok@bestcrewpr.comHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Snowy Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgTo view press releases in Chinese, please visit http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tcAbout Fashion Hong KongFashion Hong Kong is a series of international promotional events organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to promote Hong Kong fashion designers and labels in the global fashion arena.Since 2015, Fashion Hong Kong has actively participated in international fashion weeks and renowned events to showcase Hong Kong’s unique and diversified designers, with footprints in New York, London, Paris, Copenhagen, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai.About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.CCIDA’s website: www.ccidahk.gov.hk.Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Hong Kong Services Sector Set for Mainland Sustainability Windfall ACN Newswire

Hong Kong Services Sector Set for Mainland Sustainability Windfall

September 5, 2024
HONG KONG, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A new report has found that 99% of mainland-based businesses have made a commitment towards sustainable investment over the next three years. Hong Kong has emerged as their first choice for sourcing the necessary range of related professional services.The findings come as part of Seizing Opportunities in China’s Sustainable Investment, a joint research report published today by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).Hong Kong: Key facilitator of sustainable developmentThe report was compiled after the two organisations surveyed 283 companies on their medium-term sustainability objectives. The research programme, which also included in-depth interviews with key industry representatives, aimed to evaluate the progress made by China-based businesses, as they align themselves with the Central Government's environmental priorities and explore the possibilities offered by green financing.Commenting on the significance of the survey, Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research, said: ‘As Asia’s leading green finance hub, Hong Kong has the potential to make a significant and lasting impact on Mainland China’s move to an ever more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.’‘With the city’s own progress to establishing itself as an international green finance and technology centre gathering pace, it is gratifying to see that its success to date is being widely recognised across the mainland. This vote of confidence confirms we are on the right trajectory to work with businesses throughout the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), within China as a whole and along the Belt and Road countries/economies.’Christina So, Head of ACCA Hong Kong and GBA Lead, said: ‘This study has delivered invaluable insights into the evolution of sustainable business practices in China, making it an essential reference tool for anyone looking to explore business opportunities throughout the country. It also underscores the need for a high standard of competence and a clear understanding of the sustainability agenda among finance and accounting professionals, something that we at ACCA are committed to delivering.’Healthy sustainable business practicesAnother key research finding was that the vast majority of survey participants are prioritising meeting the government’s policy objectives in the environmental impact space, especially with regard to substantially reducing carbon emissions.Many companies also highlighted other benefits of adopting greener business practices, including enhanced access to green finance and establishing positive brand values on an international basis.Barriers to sustainable investmentDespite the overwhelmingly upbeat sentiment with regard to adopting and implementing green protocols, many research respondents also reported ongoing challenges. These challenges are often slowing the rate at which agreed measures can be fully actioned. Chief among these concerns are cost pressures – cited by 82% of respondents – with an expectation that any return on investment in enhanced sustainability practices may not be evident in the short term.While many respondents were enthusiastic about exploring green financing, there was also uncertainty over how best to access these channels. Regardless of this, some 70% of respondents agreed that they were considering using a green financing channel to meet their future needs.Responding to the challenges facing the mainland business community, Wing Chu, Principal Economist of the HKTDC, said: ‘Despite the cost pressures highlighted, a major proportion of corporations is committed to investing in sustainability practices as a way to generate long-term value.’‘Interestingly, only a smaller fraction currently perceives the lack of knowledge and talent as challenges. However, they are keen on tapping into green financing to address their future needs. This approach is especially noteworthy, as numerous corporations are set to expand their investment in China and are committed to executing this growth sustainably.’Opportunities in green financingThe awareness of green financing options in China is still relatively low, with some 47%-56% of respondents indicating a lack of familiarity with many of the available options. Some 71% of respondents, however, maintained that they were willing to make wider use of green financing channels, including green loans and green bonds, while reducing their reliance on traditional financing options.Detailing how the local professional services sector has evolved to meet these challenges, Sam Chen, Regional Lead, Policy & Insights for ACCA China, said: ‘As businesses increasingly prioritise sustainable practices, understanding the local context and utilising green funding and technology has become crucial. There is now a wider understanding that a comprehensive approach to sustainability is essential, if businesses are to progress towards a more sustainable future, while continuing to deliver in value terms.’Respondents and interviewees for this research report were drawn from ACCA’s member community in China, which comprises finance professionals across a variety of key sectors, working at the forefront of an ever-changing business landscape.To further capture the green opportunities along the region, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the HKTDC are organising the ninth edition of the Belt and Road Summit, which will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 11-12 September.The event will gather green and ESG experts to facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation on green development and sustainable finance, while showcasing Hong Kong's green industry capabilities globally. Under the theme of Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road, there will be thematic breakout sessions on green development, infrastructure and financing.Seizing Opportunities in China’s Sustainable Investment (full report):https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTc5MTE4NzAzOQPhoto download: https://bit.ly/3z7laqvThe HKTDC and the ACCA today jointly released a research report entitled Seizing Opportunities in China’s Sustainable Investment. The press conference was chaired by (from right to left): Wing Chu, Principal Economist of the HKTDC; Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research; Christina So, Head of Hong Kong and GBA Lead, ACCA; and Sam Chen, Regional Lead, Policy & Insights – China, ACCAMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Anson WongTel: (852) 3428 3413Email: awong@yuantung.com.hkLouise SongTel: (852) 3428 5691Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAgnes WatTel: (852) 2584 4554Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.orgACCAJacqueline LamTel: (852) 2973 1106Email: jacqueline.lam@accaglobal.comHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. About ACCAWe are ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a globally recognised professional accountancy body providing qualifications and advancing standards in accountancy worldwide. Founded in 1904 to widen access to the accountancy profession, we’ve long championed inclusion and today proudly support a diverse community of over 252,500 members and 526,000 future members in 180 countries. ACCA now has over 29,000 members and 125,000 future members in China, with representative offices and contact points in 11 cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Shenyang, Qingdao, Wuhan, Changsha, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR.ACCA's unwavering commitment to building sustainable economies is at the heart of our global vision. Through our policy positions and insights, we strive to inform and influence decision-makers, promote ethical and responsible business practices, and support the transition to a better future. Find out more at accaglobal.com/hk or follow ACCA Hong Kong on social media: www.facebook.com/ACCA.HongKong | www.instagram.com/acca_hk | www.linkedin.com/showcase/acca-hong-kong | WeChat ID: ACCA_China Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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DENSO Fukushima Launches Production of Inverters JCN Newswire

DENSO Fukushima Launches Production of Inverters

September 5, 2024
KARIYA, JAPAN, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO Corporation will start inverter production at DENSO Fukushima Co., Ltd., to reinforce its manufacturing capability in Japan and enhance the DENSO Group’s competitiveness in the electrification field. DENSO Fukushima is a DENSO Group company that manufactures automotive thermal products, such as air conditioners and engine cooling modules (ECMs), and fuel system components for gasoline engines. While the company will continue to produce these products, it has established a new inverter production line at Plant No. 2, with product shipments beginning today.DENSO started producing inverters, which are essential components for automotive electrification technology, in 1997*. Now, the company has the largest share of the global automotive inverter market, reflecting the product’s high demand cultivated through excellent quality and performance.DENSO has been manufacturing inverters at the Hirose Plant in addition to the Anjo Plant, which is the global mother plant for electrification in Japan. Foreseeing the acceleration of electrification, DENSO made the strategic decision to launch inverter production at DENSO Fukushima as well.With the latest production expansion to three plants in Japan, DENSO now globally manufactures inverters at eight plants in four regions, including DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. in North America, DENSO Manufacturing Hungary Ltd. in Europe, and Tianjin DENSO Electronics Co., Ltd., Tianjin DENSO Engine Electrical Products Co., Ltd., and DENSO (Guangzhou Nansha) Co., Ltd. in China. This enables the company to rapidly meet inverter demand worldwide.By expanding the production of inverters, which are key to realizing a sustainable mobility-oriented society, the DENSO Group will quickly and flexibly meet the various needs of customers and further enhance its competitiveness in the electrification field.*This includes the period when inverters were produced at Toyota Motor Corporation’s Hirose Plant. In April 2020, due to the consolidation of the electronic components business between Toyota and DENSO, the Hirose Plant was transferred to DENSO.References:Please visit our website for more information about DENSO’s inverters and initiatives taken at DENSO Fukushima,About DENSO’s InvertersDENSO’s Core Technology Created by the Collaboration of Its Expertswww.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/tech-design/techlinks_electrification_2/About DENSO FukushimaFeature Page: Hydrogen energy as the key to achieving zero carbon emissionswww.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/feature/hydrogen/Local Production for Local Consumption: Building a Next-Generation Energy Model in Fukushimawww.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/project/fukushima_factory/ Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Typhoon special arrangements for CENTRESTAGE Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Salon de TIME ACN Newswire

Typhoon special arrangements for CENTRESTAGE Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Salon de TIME

September 5, 2024
HONG KONG, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As the Hong Kong Observatory has announced that the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 will be issued at 6:20pm, CENTRESTAGE, Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME will be closed by that time.If the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is cancelled at or before 2:00 pm on 6 September, the fairs will re-open two hours after the signal is cancelled, and the fairs’ opening hours for the remaining period will be extended to 7:30pm (Friday) and 7:00pm (Saturday).The fairs, however, will remain closed for the day if the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is cancelled after 2:00 pm on 6 September.Websites:CENTRESTAGE: www.centrestage.com.hkCENTRESTAGE buyer online registration: https://bit.ly/3WYjnNIFashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com.hk/enHong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): www.fashionally.com/enHong Kong Watch & Clock Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwatchfair/enSalon de TIME: https://www.hktdc.com/event/te/enMedia enquiries:CENTRESTAGEBest Crew Public Relations & Marketing:Diana Tang Tel: (852) 9199 6723 Email: diana.tang@bestcrewpr.comReni Kwok Tel: (852) 6291 4283 Email: reni.kwok@bestcrewpr.comHKTDC Communications and Public Affairs Department:Snowy ChanTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgHong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, Salon de TIMEJohnny Tsui Tel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgBubble MaTel: (852) 2584 4369Email: bubble.ma@hktdc.orgTo view press releases in Chinese, please visit http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tcAbout HKTDCEstablished in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body dedicated to creating opportunities for Hong Kong's businesses. With more than 50 offices globally, including 13 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China, Asia and the world. With over 50 years of experience, the HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to provide companies, particularly SMEs, with business opportunities on the mainland and in international markets, while providing business insights and information via trade publications, research reports and digital channels including the media room. For more information, please visit: http://www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Eisai Accelerates Progress in Oncology Research with New Data at ESMO Congress 2024 JCN Newswire

Eisai Accelerates Progress in Oncology Research with New Data at ESMO Congress 2024

September 5, 2024
TOKYO, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today the presentation of research across various types of cancer from its oncology portfolio and pipeline during the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2024, which is taking place virtually and in-person in Barcelona, Spain from September 13 to 17.First presentation of results from the first interim analysis of the Phase 3 LEAP-012 trial evaluating lenvatinib(LENVIMA®), the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor discovered by Eisai, plus pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®), the anti-PD-1 therapy from Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, in combination withtransarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for the treatment of patients with unresectable, non-metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) will be featured in an ESMO Presidential Symposium (NCT04246177;Presentation: #LBA3).“The late-breaking data from the Phase 3 LEAP-012 trial add to a growing body of research that we have undertaken in hepatocellular carcinoma, reinforcing Eisai’s longstanding commitment to people living with thisdevastating disease,” said Dr. Takashi Owa, Chief Scientific Officer, Senior Vice President, Eisai Co., Ltd. “We are eager to share these findings at ESMO, alongside our other research on lenvatinib monotherapy and incombination with pembrolizumab, and pipeline developments, as this crucial scientific exchange fuels our mission to accelerate progress in oncology and help improve the lives of patients and families affected by cancer.”Additionally, a Mini Oral presentation will feature real-world evidence for patients with radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RAI-R DTC) treated with lenvatinib monotherapy in Europe and Canada (Presentation: #1926MO). Research into the use of lenvatinib monotherapy in patients with HCC from the Phase 4STELLAR study (Presentation: #964P) and from a real-world study utilizing the LINK (Liver cancer IN Korea) research network (Presentation: #972P) will be shared in poster presentations. An exploratory analysis from the Phase 3 LEAP-001 trial evaluating tumor response with lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab for patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma will also be presented (NCT03884101; Presentation: #737P).Research from Eisai’s pipeline includes a quality-of-life analysis from the Phase 3 EMERALD study in Japan evaluating either Eisai’s eribulin (HALAVEN®) or a taxane in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab inpatients with HER2-positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer (NCT03264547; Presentation: #373P); findings from a Phase 1b dose-expansion cohort evaluating E7386 (a CBP/β- catenin interaction inhibitor) in combination with lenvatinib in patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma with progression following prior anti-PD-(L)1 immunotherapy and platinum-based chemotherapy (NCT04008797; Presentation: #738P); as well as presentations for BB-1701, an antibody drug conjugate which combines an anti-HER2 antibody with Eisai’s approved anticancer drug eribulin via its linker, inpreviously-treated patients with HER2-positive or HER2-low unresectable or metastatic breast cancer (NCT06188559; Presentation: #437TiP) and non-small cell lung cancer patients with HER2 mutation/amplification(Presentation: #1296P; presented by Bliss Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd), respectively.This release discusses investigational compounds and investigational uses for FDA-approved products. It is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy and safety. There is no guarantee that any investigational compounds or investigational uses of FDA-approved products will successfully complete clinical development or gain FDA approval.The full list of Eisai presentations is included below. Regular abstracts will be made available via the ESMO websiteon Monday, September 9, at 12:05 AM Central European Summer Time (CEST). Late-breaking abstracts accepted for presentation at ESMO as a Proffered Paper or Mini Oral will be published on the ESMO website at12:05 AM CEST on the day of the presentation. Posters will be on display from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CEST on the day of their poster session.Cancer TypeStudy/CompoundAbstract TitleAbstract Type & DetailsLenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab Gastrointestinal Cancer LEAP-012Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) with or without lenvatinib (len) plus pembrolizumab (pembro) for intermediate stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): phase 3 LEAP-012 studyPresidential Symposium(Proffered Paper Session) Presentation #LBA3 September 14, 20245:36-5:48 PM CEST Endometrial Carcinoma LEAP-001Characterization of tumor response with lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab (LEN + Pembro) in the ENGOT-en9/LEAP-001 studyPoster SessionPresentation #737P September 14, 2024Lenvatinib Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Real-World EvidenceRadioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RAI-R DTC) patients treated with lenvatinib monotherapy: real-world treatment patterns and clinical outcomes in Europe and CanadaMini Oral PresentationPresentation #1926MO September 13, 20244:05-4:10 PM CEST Gastrointestinal Cancer Real-World EvidenceEfficacy and safety of lenvatinib vs. sorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma: a multi-center real-world study from the LINK research networkPoster SessionPresentation #972P September 16, 2024 STELLARLenvatinib (L) and sorafenib (S) in patients (pts) with advanced or unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC): an international, multicenter, phase 4 study (STELLAR)Poster SessionPresentation #964P September 16, 2024 Eribulin Breast Cancer JBCRG-M06/ EMERALDQuality-of-life outcomes in patients with HER2-positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer treated with eribulin mesylate in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab in the phase 3 JBCRG-M06/EMERALD studyPoster SessionPresentation #373P September 16, 2024Pipeline Endometrial Carcinoma E7386Global, phase 1b dose-expansion cohort of E7386 + lenvatinib (LEN) in patients (pts) with advanced (a) endometrial cancer (EC) that progressed on platinum-based chemotherapy (CTx) and an anti-PD-(L)1 immunotherapy (IO)Poster SessionPresentation #738P September 14, 2024 Breast Cancer BB-1701An open-label, multicenter, phase 2 study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BB-1701, a novel antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting HER2, in previously treated patients (pts) with HER2+ or HER2-low unresectable or metastatic (M) breast cancer (BC)Poster SessionPresentation #437TiP September 16, 2024 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer BB-1701A phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BB-1701 in advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients with HER2 mutation/amplification (Presented by Bliss Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)Poster SessionPresentation #1296P September 14, 2024In March 2018, Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada), through an affiliate, entered into a strategic collaboration for the worldwide co- development and co-commercialization of lenvatinib, both as monotherapy and in combination with the anti-PD-1 therapy from Merck &Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, pembrolizumab. Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA are studying the lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab combination through the LEAP (LEnvatinib And Pembrolizumab) clinical program in various tumor types across multiple clinical trials.In May 2023, Eisai entered into a joint clinical trial collaboration agreement with Bliss Biopharmaceutical (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Zhejiang Province, China, “BlissBio”), for BB-1701, a HER2-targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC), with option rights for a strategic collaboration. Eisai is currently investigating BB-1701 in a Phase 2 clinical trial in Japan and the United States for breast cancer, and BlissBio is investigating aPhase 1/2 clinical trial in the United States and China for HER2-expressing solid tumors.1. Eisai’s Focus on CancerEisai acknowledges “Oncology” as one of its key strategic areas, and will continue to focus on the discovery and development of anti-cancer drugs within drug discovery domains including “tumor microenvironment”, “proteostasis disruption”, “cell linage and cell differentiation”, and “inflammation, hypoxia, oxidative stress and cell senescence” under the Deep Human Biology Learning (DHBL) drug discovery and development organization. Eisai aspires to discover innovative new drugs with new targets and mechanisms of action from these domains with the aim of contributing to the cure of cancers.(1) KEYTRUDA® is a registered trademark of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA.(2) E7386 is created through collaboration research between Eisai and PRISM BioLab Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kanagawa)(3) The presentation with TiP (Trial in Progress Submission) attached to the abstract number indicates that the study is in the intermediate stage, and the presentation does not report the final study results.(4) The majority of participants in the Phase 3 LEAP-012 trial had intermediate stage HCC per Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging, however, the study also enrolled participants with other BCLC stagesMedia Inquiries:Public Relations Department, Eisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Banle Group Announces 2024 Interim Results at Webcast ACN Newswire

Banle Group Announces 2024 Interim Results at Webcast

September 5, 2024
Kuala Lumpur, Sept 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Banle Group (NASDAQ: BANL) (“Banle” or “the Group”), a reputable marine fuel logistic company based in the Asia Pacific, announced today it will file its Interim report on Form 6-K for the year ended June 30, 2024 on Thursday, September 12, 2024.Banle Group will host a webcast on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 10:00 am HKT or Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 10:00 pm ET. Company management will discuss the Group’s business strategies and recent developments at the webcast.Company management attending:Mr. Teck Lim Chia – Chairman & Chief Executive OfficerMr. Raymond Chiu – Chief Financial OfficerMs. Venus Zhao – Investor Relations & Public Relations DirectorRegistration for the webcast is now open. Analysts and investors who wish to join the webcast are invited to register via the following link: https://webcast.roadshowchina.cn/SHMrSGhud1hrRTZTNmRkZ0dMb09Hdz09- End -About the Banle GroupCBL International Limited (Nasdaq: BANL) is the listing vehicle of Banle Group, a reputable marine fuel logistic company based in the Asia Pacific region that was established in 2015. We are committed to providing customers with one-stop solution for vessel refueling, which is referred to as bunkering facilitator in the bunkering industry. We facilitate vessel refueling mainly through local physical suppliers in over 60 major ports covering Belgium, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, Panama, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam, as of August 28, 2024. The Group actively promotes the use of sustainable fuels and is awarded with the ISCC EU and ISCC Plus certifications.For more information about our company, please visit our website at: https://www.banle-intl.comMedia InquiriesCBL International LimitedEmail: investors@banle-intl.comStrategic Financial Relations LimitedShelly Cheng Tel:(852) 2864 4857Iris Au Yeung Tel:(852) 2114 4913Email: sprg_cbl@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Launch of IOWN Network Solution for 400Gbps High-Speed Inter-Data Center Connections that Reduces Construction and Operation Costs by 50%, and power consumption by 40% JCN Newswire

Launch of IOWN Network Solution for 400Gbps High-Speed Inter-Data Center Connections that Reduces Construction and Operation Costs by 50%, and power consumption by 40%

September 5, 2024
TOKYO, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The IOWN Network Solution (400G) (hereinafter, The Solution) combines the IOWN-related technologies of NTT Corporation (NTT) and those of IP Infusion Inc. (IP Infusion)(1), a leading software company in the United States, to realize high-speed, high-capacity, and low-power consumption communication.NTT and ACCESS Co., Ltd. (ACCESS)(2) have been strengthening the collaboration of the R&D and productization of network OS as well as sales and support in the global market through a capital and business alliance(3) to develop the IOWN.Today, nine companies, NTT, NTT Advanced Technology Corporation (NTT-AT), ACCESS, IP Infusion, Broadcom Inc. (Broadcom), Edgecore Networks Corporation (Edgecore), UfiSpace Co., Ltd. (UfiSpace), Fujitsu Optical Components Ltd. (FOC), and NEC Corporation (NEC), are announcing that they are ready to provide the solution to realize 400Gbps high-speed data center connectivity by their close collaboration, with their technologies and products. This solution will be sold by NTT-AT and IP Infusion.With this solution, customers such as data center operators and telecommunication carriers can construct simple and lower cost inter-data center networks based on 400G ZR/ZR+ for high-speed and long-distance transmission. This will contribute to a 50% reduction in the construction and operation costs of the network equipment(4), 40% reduction in power consumption(4), and rack space.1. BackgroundThe rapid increase in power consumption has become a social issue as the data amount in data centers increases due to the development and spread usage of generative AI and machine learning. As the data amount is expected to further increase in the future, there are growing expectations for low-cost construction of high-speed connections between data centers to distribute expanding data calculation processing and low-power consumption.In constructing high-speed data center connections, software-hardware integrated network devices with a limited number of optical transceivers options are usually used in the current network, which poses a problem in terms of investment efficiency. In response, there is a need to improve investment efficiency through the software and hardware disaggregation and the flexible selection of optical transceivers.2. IOWN Network Solution (400G) OverviewThis solution provides a switch/router capable of long-distance transmission at 400Gbps. Its software and hardware are disaggregated, it’s consisted of a network OS (software), a white box switches/routers (hardware), and a 400G ZR/ZR+ optical transceivers (optical transceiver). Depending on the needs, customers can combine optical transceivers that comply with the open standard and is fully validated.Figure 1. IOWN Network Solution (400G) Overview Features of IOWN Network Solution (400G)FOC and NEC optical transceivers are equipped with NTT Innovative Devices Corporation's Photonics-Electronics Convergence devices that achieve low-power and stable transmission performance and comply with the open standard specifications.A switch/router is realized by combining Network OS and white box switch/router, and customers can select the appropriate combination from the multiple white box switches/routers and optical transceivers to meet the needs. (Fig. 2)By combining the transponder functions in switches/routers, it reduces procurement and maintenance cost, power consumption, rack space usage, and construction lead time (Fig. 3).Network OS that combines technologies of NTT and ACCESS/IP Infusion that provides a rich set of functions that contribute to advance maintenance and operation quality improvement of customer networks.Figure 2. Combination of Network OS, White Box Switch/router, and Optical Transceiver for the IOWN Network Solution (400G) Figure 3. Switch/router Integration of Transponder Functions with IOWN Network Solution (400G)3. Solution Providing FormationThis solution is provided as a package of components from the following formation with one-stop and total support, from construction to 24/7 maintenance and operation.Figure 4. Formation for Providing IOWN Network Solutions (400G)4. Customer InquiriesPlease contact the sales representative of NTT-AT and IP Infusion.5. Future DevelopmentsNTT, NTT-AT, ACCESS, IP Infusion, Broadcom, Edgecore, UfiSpace, FOC, and NEC will keep collaborating with their technologies and products to meet the needs for high-speed and large-capacity connections between data centers, high-speed and large-capacity back-end networks in data centers, and reduction of power consumption.In addition, we will meet the needs for the advancement of the data center related networks, such as the realization of high-capacity, low-delay, and low-power communication between data centers and various sites by connecting to IOWN APN.6. EndorsementNetwork OS ContributorsTakehiko Kawazoe, Senior Executive Vice President, NTT"The presence of various global partners is essential to the promotion of IOWN. We are pleased that a new IOWN solution combining the technologies of NTT's IOWN and each company will be offered to the world. The NTT Group will continue to work with global partners to release IOWN products as soon as possible and contribute to advance the customer networks. By implementing IOWN, which is a next-generation communication platform with high capacity, low latency, and low-power consumption, we will contribute to realize a well-being society."Tadashi Ito, President, NTT-AT"As a member of the NTT Group, NTT-AT is working on the distribution of IOWN technologies. We expect that the launch of IOWN network solutions will accelerate the spread of IOWN technologies. We will provide total systems/solutions that combine the network OS "Beluganos", which NTT has developed together with IP Infusion, the optical transceivers and white box device, and will actively contribute to the realization of the software-based and open architecture that NTT has been leading. Although Beluganos has been primarily deployed in data center networks so far, we will expand it into new business areas such as carrier and enterprise networks, and even as an IOWN solution from now on, aiming to develop our business as a system and service provider of IOWN solutions together with domestic and overseas partners."Kiyo Oishi, President and CEO, ACCESS"ACCESS has grown by developing products and services that leverage innovative new telecom technologies, such as mobile Internet and IP-TV, to deliver new experiences in our daily lives. As generative AI technology rapidly advances, the high-speed, low-power communication technology realized by IOWN can overcome the challenges faced by modern data centers. IOWN will provide a new business opportunity for ACCESS by making widespread AI experiences available to everyone. We are extremely proud to be able to expand this solution globally alongside our wonderful partners."Atsushi Ogata, CEO and President, IP Infusion"We are proud to partner with NTT in the development, go-to-market, and distribution with 24/7 support through a single point of contact for the NTT IOWN Network Solution, based on OcNOS. OcNOS continues to be relevant as the industry's most mature and supported networking operating system for white box deployments in the industry and is positioned to be the platform for powering the next generation of computing and network applications."White Box Switch/Router ContributorsRam Velaga, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Switching Group, Broadcom"As a provider of switching, routing, and high-speed digital signal processing technology for AI/ML and data center networking, Broadcom is committed to the vision of the IOWN Global Forum. We are excited to collaborate with NTT and other members of the community to drive transformative changes in the connected world."Andy Wu, Chairman and President, Edgecore"Edgecore is thrilled to collaborate with NTT, to drive the collective success of IOWN journey. With the robust design and manufacturing quality from our experienced team, Edgecore provides 400G open networking switches/routers to meet market requirements. Together, we are not just building a network, but fostering an ecosystem for growth, creativity, and excellence through our long-term partnership."Vincent Ho, CEO, UfiSpace"UfiSpace leads in open networking innovation, fulfilling the need for high-speed, large-capacity inter-data center connectivity. Our participation in the IOWN Network Solution (400G) ensures our customers’ benefit from greater choices, flexibility, and optimized total cost of ownership."Transceiver ContributorsTakashi Yamane, President, FOC"FOC has been providing cutting-edge optical transceivers that contribute to developing the communication infrastructure of society since coherent transmission was first introduced. We are pleased that our open standards-based coherent optical transceivers are recommended for use in the IOWN network solutions ecosystem. We will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by developing and providing cutting-edge technologies that meet the needs of our customers."Michio Kiuchi, Corporate Executive Vice President and President of the Telecom Services Business Unit at NEC Corporation"NEC is pleased to announce co-creation activities with IOWN Network Solutions. The optical transceivers provided by NEC conform to open standard specifications and achieve low power consumption by incorporating Photonics-Electronics Convergence devices and optical integrated components from NTT Innovative Devices. Going forward, NEC will continue to provide optical transceivers that support open networks and contribute to large-capacity, low-power networks between next-generation data centers."(1) IP Infusion, a 100% subsidiary of ACCESS, has network OS technology, knowledge, and support capabilities, as well as a global delivery and operation structure. IP Infusion's OcNOS network operating system has been named as a "Leader" and "Outperformer" in GigaOm's Radar Report for all 3 network operating systems categories for 4 consecutive years and has sold over 50,000 licenses worldwide.(2) ACCESS provides advanced IT solutions centered on mobile and network software technologies for telecommunications, energy infrastructure, and other industries around the world. It has the capability and know-how to develop virtualization technology in over 1.5 billion mobile software and network software that has been widely adopted by hundreds of companies.(3) NTT and ACCESS Sign Capital and Business Alliance for Development of IOWN (2023.12.12)Related Links: https://group.ntt/jp/newsrelease/2023/12/12/pdf/231212aa.pdf(4) On our assumed environment(5) Within the NTT Group, NTT conducts R & D and NTT-AT commercializes the technology.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Fujitsu and MoBagel revolutionize business processes through accelerated AI prediction

September 5, 2024
Kawasaki and Las Vegas, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and MoBagel Inc. today announced that Fujitsu has provided AI technology from its Fujitsu Kozuchi service for use in Decanter AI, an AutoML platform developed by US-based AI startup MoBagel Inc. This new solution, designed to accelerate AI-driven predictions, will be available globally starting from September 5, 2024 and is born out of a strategic partnership between the two companies established in December 2023.Fujitsu Kozuchi AutoML, which automates the construction of machine learning models, and Wide Learning™, a part of the explainable AI technology Fujitsu Kozuchi XAI, are being provided to MoBagel under license. By integrating Fujitsu’s AI services into Mobagel’s Decanter AI platform, the two companies have enabled the creation of advanced AI models that are both accurate and cost-effective, while streamlining data analysis. With this solution, the two companies will drive AI innovation and help more businesses and organizations achieve faster AI-driven transformation.How the technology speeds up AI predictionsThe AI prediction acceleration solution integrated into Decanter AI includes three key features.(1) Data Verification and Anomaly Scoring:The input data are validated using Decanter AI’s processing technology to ensure accurate and efficient modeling. This scoring system flags the data as being either “Healthy”, “Moderate”, or “Critical” based on its integrity and relevance. This system ensures that the dataset is accurately evaluated for optimal use in analysis and modeling and will give suggestions on how to refine the data for better management.(2) Algorithm Recommendation System:The Algorithm Recommendation System based on Fujitsu Kozuchi AutoML technology suggests the most suitable machine learning models. This improves modeling efficiency and accuracy.(3) Deriving Actionable Insights through Feature Analysis:After the data are analyzed by the chosen machine learning models, Feature Analysis based on Wide Learning™ identifies key features and illustrates importance and relevance using weighted combinations. The identified features are then interpreted and summarized by a large language model and reported in natural language.The figure below illustrates Decanter AI being used to identify people who are likely to purchase car insurance. The data verification and anomaly scoring stage checks past purchase data for outliers and eliminates anomalous entries. The algorithm recommendation system suggests the most accurate model for predictions, in this case the random forest model. Finally, Feature Analysis technology ascertains the most important features for identifying individuals likely to purchase car insurance and adds weighted values. This analysis is then translated into natural language through a language learning model.Figure 1: An example of Decanter AI being used to predict car insurance purchasing behavior The incorporation of Fujitsu Kozuchi AutoML and Wide Learning™ into Decanter AI, enables the system to recommend an optimized machine learning model four times faster than was previously possible while maintaining accuracy. In addition, feature analysis powered by Wide Learning™ technology generates actionable recommendations by making relationships easier to find through its use of natural language. This AI solution is highly adaptable, cost-effective, and can be deployed quickly.Hideto (Ted) Okada, SVP and Head of Technology Strategy Unit, Fujitsu Limited, comments:“Fujitsu’s suite of advanced AI services provided through Fujitsu Kozuchi make it a leading player in the enterprise AI market . By providing Fujitsu’s expertise to innovative startups such as MoBagel we are helping our customers to rapidly adopt AI and contributing to the development of new AI offerings.”Adms Chung, CEO of MoBagel Inc., comments:“We are thrilled to partner with Fujitsu, as together we have introduced innovative AI technology that addresses the industry’s most critical challenges: accuracy, speed, and cost-efficiency in AI transformation. By integrating Fujitsu AutoML and Wide Learning into MoBagel's AI platform, we improve the development and integration of AI models, making them more explainable and better aligned with business impacts. This collaboration enables businesses to create AI applications or AI agents faster, more reliably, and cost-effectively, bringing us closer to our vision of building AI together and beyond.”Future PlansMoBagel, in collaboration with the team at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, will conduct a PoC for utilizing this solution in financial crime prevention. The PoC will take the form of a hands-on workshop where participants use Decanter AI to analyze large volumes of trading data and rapidly identify unusual behavior and suspicious trading patterns.Fujitsu and MoBagel will continue to deliver AI solutions to customers across industries empowering them to transform and streamline their business processes.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.About MoBagelMoBagel is a Gartner-recognized AI/ML platform committed to empowering users to make informed, data-driven decisions seamlessly. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with seven global offices including Tokyo, Taipei, and Singapore, MoBagel has assisted over 11,000 brands in deploying AI to create a more resilient future.Using generative AI and machine learning technologies, we develop multiple AI Agents that enhance business process automation and foster precise decision-making in critical areas such as sales & marketing, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing. Our platform significantly reduces the typical AI implementation timeline from 12 months to just 1 month, enabling businesses to rapidly address challenges through swift model creation, testing, and deployment.Press Contacts:Fujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiriesMoBagel Inc.E-mail: us@mobagel.com Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Laporan: Kegagalan Pemerintah dan Regulator Mengubah Menara Grenfell London Menjadi ‘Jebakan Maut’

September 5, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - Sebuah laporan yang mengutuk pada hari Rabu menyimpulkan bahwa selama beberapa dekade kegagalan pemerintah, regulator, dan industri telah mengubah Grenfell Tower menjadi "jebakan maut" di mana 72 orang kehilangan nyawa.Penyelidikan publik atas kebakaran tahun 2017 menemukan tidak ada "satu penyebab" tunggal dari tragedi tersebut, tetapi mengatakan kombinasi perusahaan yang tidak jujur, regulator yang lemah atau tidak kompeten, dan pemerintah yang lalai menyebabkan bangunan tersebut ditutupi dengan pelapis yang mudah terbakar yang mengubah kebakaran kecil di apartemen menjadi kebakaran paling mematikan di tanah Inggris sejak Perang Dunia II.Ketua penyelidikan, hakim pensiun Martin Moore-Bick, mengatakan kematian tersebut dapat dihindari dan "semua berkontribusi padanya dengan satu cara atau lainnya, dalam banyak kasus melalui ketidakmampuan tetapi dalam beberapa kasus melalui ketidakjujuran dan keserakahan." meminta maaf atas nama negara Inggris, dengan mengatakan tragedi "tidak seharusnya terjadi" dan berjanji untuk bertindak atas rekomendasi laporan tersebut."Hari ini adalah hari yang ditunggu-tunggu untuk kebenaran tetapi sekarang harus mengarah pada hari keadilan," katanya kepada Parlemen.Meskipun laporan tersebut mungkin memberikan beberapa jawaban yang telah lama dicari oleh para korban selamat, mereka harus menunggu untuk melihat apakah ada pihak yang bertanggung jawab akan dituntut. Kepolisian akan memeriksa kesimpulan penyelidikan sebelum memutuskan tentang tuntutan, yang mungkin termasuk pembunuhan perusahaan atau perorangan.Mereka mengatakan kemungkinan dakwaan tidak akan terjadi sebelum akhir tahun 2026.Natasha Elcock dari kelompok Grenfell United mendesak pihak berwenang untuk memberikan keadilan."Kami membayar harga untuk ketidakjujuran sistematis, ketidakpedulian kelembagaan, dan kelalaian," kata Elcock, seorang korban selamat yang kehilangan pamannya dalam kebakaran tersebut.Kebakaran itu terjadi pada dini hari tanggal 14 Juni 2017, di sebuah apartemen di lantai empat dan merayap naik ke gedung 25 lantai seperti sumbu yang menyala, didorong oleh panel pelapis yang mudah terbakar di dinding luar.Tragedi itu membuat bangsa ngeri dan menimbulkan satu pertanyaan utama, kata laporan itu: "Bagaimana mungkin di London abad ke-21 sebuah bangunan beton bertulang, yang secara struktural tahan terhadap api, diubah menjadi jebakan maut?"Pencarian jawaban difokuskan pada renovasi yang selesai pada tahun 2016 yang menutupi bangunan tahun 1970-an dengan pelapis aluminium dan polietilen — lapisan insulasi busa yang diatapi oleh dua lembar aluminium yang diapit oleh lapisan polietilen, polimer plastik yang mudah terbakar yang meleleh dan menetes saat terkena panas.Laporan tersebut sangat kritis terhadap perusahaan yang membuat pelapis tersebut. Dikatakan mereka terlibat dalam "ketidakjujuran sistematis," memanipulasi uji keselamatan dan salah menyatakan hasilnya untuk mengklaim bahwa material tersebut aman.Dikatakan produsen insulasi Celotex tidak bermoral, dan perusahaan insulasi lainnya, Kingspan, "secara sinis mengeksploitasi kurangnya pengetahuan rinci industri." Pembuat panel pelapis Arconic "menyembunyikan dari pasar tingkat bahaya yang sebenarnya," kata laporan itu.Ketiga perusahaan tersebut menyatakan simpati kepada para yang berduka, tetapi semuanya membantah bertanggung jawab atas kematian tersebut. Arconic mengatakan produknya tidak berbahaya. Kingspan mengatakan "kegagalan historis" mereka tidak "menyebabkan tragedi tersebut." Celotex mengatakan keputusan untuk menggabungkan insulasinya dengan panel pelapis yang mudah terbakar telah dibuat oleh orang lain.Penyelidikan tersebut mengatakan pelapis yang mudah terbakar digunakan karena murah dan karena "ketidakmampuan organisasi dan individu yang terlibat dalam renovasi" — termasuk arsitek, insinyur, dan kontraktor — yang semuanya menganggap keselamatan adalah tanggung jawab orang lain.Penyelidikan tersebut menyimpulkan bahwa kegagalan tersebut berlipat ganda karena badan yang bertanggung jawab untuk menegakkan standar bangunan lemah, otoritas lokal tidak tertarik, dan pemerintah Inggris yang "lalai" — dipimpin selama tujuh tahun sebelum kebakaran oleh Partai Konservatif — mengabaikan peringatan keselamatan karena komitmen pada deregulasi.Penyelidikan tersebut telah mengadakan lebih dari 300 sidang publik dan memeriksa sekitar 1.600 pernyataan saksi.Laporan awal yang diterbitkan pada tahun 2019 mengkritik departemen pemadam kebakaran karena awalnya menyuruh penduduk untuk tetap berada di tempat dan menunggu penyelamatan. Pada saat saran tersebut diubah, sudah terlambat bagi banyak orang di lantai atas untuk melarikan diri.London Fire Brigade mendapat kritik lebih lanjut untuk "kekurangan manajemen dan kepemimpinan yang efektif secara kronis," pelatihan yang buruk dalam kebakaran gedung bertingkat tinggi, dan peralatan komunikasi yang sudah ketinggalan zaman.Tragedi Grenfell memicu introspeksi tentang ketidaksetaraan di Inggris. Grenfell adalah gedung perumahan umum yang terletak di salah satu , dekat butik mahal dan rumah elegan di Notting Hill. Para korban, sebagian besar orang kulit berwarna, berasal dari 23 negara dan termasuk pengemudi taksi dan arsitek, seorang penyair, seorang seniman muda yang terkenal, pensiunan, dan 18 anak-anak.Laporan tersebut mengatakan penyelidikan tersebut "tidak melihat bukti bahwa keputusan apa pun yang mengakibatkan terciptanya bangunan berbahaya atau penyebaran api yang dahsyat dipengaruhi oleh prasangka rasial atau sosial," meskipun dikatakan badan publik yang mengelola Grenfell gagal untuk memperlakukan penduduk dengan "pengertian dan hormat."Perdana menteri mengatakan tragedi itu "mengajukan pertanyaan mendasar tentang jenis negara kita, sebuah negara di mana suara-suara kelas pekerja dan orang-orang kulit berwarna telah berulang kali diabaikan dan ditolak."Setelah kebakaran, pemerintah Inggris melarang panel pelapis komposit logam untuk bangunan baru dan memerintahkan pelapis yang mudah terbakar serupa untuk dihapus dari ratusan blok menara di seluruh negeri. Tetapi pekerjaan tersebut belum dilakukan pada beberapa gedung apartemen karena perselisihan tentang siapa yang harus membayar.Starmer mengatakan pekerjaan itu telah "jauh, jauh lebih lambat."Laporan tersebut membuat banyak rekomendasi, termasuk aturan keselamatan kebakaran yang lebih ketat, sebuah perguruan tinggi pemadam kebakaran dan penyelamatan nasional, dan satu regulator independen untuk industri konstruksi untuk menggantikan kumpulan badan yang ada saat ini.Menara yang hancur, yang berdiri selama berbulan-bulan setelah kebakaran seperti batu nisan hitam di cakrawala London barat, masih berdiri, ditutupi dengan kain putih. Hati hijau dan kata-kata "Grenfell selamanya di hati kita" terpampang di bagian atas.Sandra Ruiz, yang keponakannya berusia 12 tahun, Jessica Urbano Ramirez, meninggal dalam kebakaran tersebut, mengatakan bahwa "bagi saya, tidak ada keadilan tanpa orang-orang yang dipenjara.""Hidup kami hancur pada malam itu. Orang-orang perlu dimintai pertanggungjawaban," katanya. "Orang-orang yang telah membuat keputusan dengan memprioritaskan keuntungan di atas keselamatan orang-orang perlu dipenjara."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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Intel vs NVIDIA: Saham AI Mana yang Lebih Unggul? Bisnis

Intel vs NVIDIA: Saham AI Mana yang Lebih Unggul?

September 4, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - Dalam bidang kecerdasan buatan yang berkembang pesat, investor sangat ingin mengidentifikasi saham terbaik yang menjanjikan pengembalian yang signifikan. Dua raksasa di domain ini, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) dan NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), telah berada di garis depan pengembangan AI. Kedua perusahaan memiliki kekuatan unik dan menghadapi serangkaian tantangan yang berbeda, sehingga penting untuk menyelidiki lebih dalam strategi AI dan posisi pasar mereka. Strategi AI Intel Intel telah lama menjadi pemimpin dalam industri semikonduktor, dan ambisi AI-nya tidak berbeda. Perusahaan telah fokus pada integrasi AI ke dalam produk intinya, khususnya CPU-nya. Akuisisi Habana Labs oleh Intel, sebuah perusahaan yang mengkhususkan diri dalam prosesor AI, merupakan bukti komitmennya terhadap AI. Prosesor ini dirancang untuk mempercepat beban kerja pembelajaran mendalam, menjadikannya sangat efisien untuk aplikasi AI. Selain itu, strategi AI Intel mencakup investasi dalam pengembangan perangkat lunak. Perusahaan telah berupaya untuk mengoptimalkan tumpukan perangkat lunak AI-nya untuk melengkapi penawaran perangkat kerasnya. Pendekatan holistik ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengalaman yang mulus bagi pengembang dan peneliti yang bekerja pada proyek AI. Dominasi AI NVIDIA NVIDIA, di sisi lain, telah mengukir ceruk sebagai penyedia GPU yang tepat, yang penting untuk tugas AI dan pembelajaran mesin. GPU perusahaan terkenal karena kemampuan pemrosesan paralelnya, menjadikannya ideal untuk menangani kumpulan data besar dan komputasi kompleks. Platform CUDA NVIDIA juga telah mendapatkan adopsi yang luas, semakin memperkuat posisinya di pasar AI. Salah satu keuntungan signifikan NVIDIA adalah kehadirannya yang kuat di sektor kendaraan otonom. Platform DRIVE perusahaan adalah solusi komprehensif untuk pengembangan mobil self-driving, mencakup segala sesuatu mulai dari pemrosesan data hingga integrasi sensor. Diversifikasi ini ke dalam berbagai aplikasi AI memberi NVIDIA jangkauan pasar yang lebih luas. Kinerja Keuangan Dalam hal kinerja keuangan, kedua perusahaan telah menunjukkan pertumbuhan yang mengesankan, meskipun di area yang berbeda. Pendapatan Intel dari bisnis berpusat pada data, termasuk AI, telah meningkat secara stabil. Fokus perusahaan pada pusat data dan komputasi edge telah membuahkan hasil, memberikan kontribusi signifikan pada pendapatannya. NVIDIA, sementara itu, telah melihat pertumbuhan eksplosif di segmen game dan pusat datanya. Permintaan untuk GPU dalam game telah menjadi pendorong pendapatan yang signifikan, tetapi segmen pusat data yang telah menunjukkan janji terbesar untuk aplikasi AI. Kemampuan NVIDIA untuk memanfaatkan tren ini telah menghasilkan kesehatan keuangan yang kuat. Tantangan dan Peluang Pasar Baik Intel maupun NVIDIA menghadapi tantangan dan peluang unik dalam lanskap AI. Tantangan utama Intel adalah persaingannya dengan raksasa semikonduktor lainnya seperti AMD dan Qualcomm. Perusahaan-perusahaan ini juga berinvestasi besar-besaran dalam AI, membuat pasar sangat kompetitif. NVIDIA, meskipun dominan di pasar GPU, menghadapi tantangan dalam mempertahankan keunggulan teknologinya. Kecepatan pengembangan AI yang cepat berarti bahwa inovasi berkelanjutan sangat penting. Selain itu, ketergantungan perusahaan pada industri game dapat menjadi pedang bermata dua jika dinamika pasar berubah. Kesimpulan Sebagai kesimpulan, baik Intel maupun NVIDIA menawarkan peluang investasi yang menarik di sektor AI. Pendekatan terintegrasi Intel, yang berfokus pada perangkat keras dan perangkat lunak, menjadikannya pesaing yang kuat. Di sisi lain, GPU khusus NVIDIA dan aplikasi yang terdiversifikasi memberikannya keunggulan yang unik. Investor harus mempertimbangkan toleransi risiko dan tujuan investasi mereka ketika memilih antara dua kekuatan AI 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. Intel mengakuisisi Habana Labs untuk meningkatkan kemampuan AI-nya. . Platform CUDA NVIDIA telah mendapatkan adopsi yang luas di komunitas AI. .
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ThinkCyte Amankan Pendanaan Seri C Sebesar $32 Juta untuk Mendorong Ekspansi Global VisionSort™ Bisnis

ThinkCyte Amankan Pendanaan Seri C Sebesar $32 Juta untuk Mendorong Ekspansi Global VisionSort™

September 4, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - TOKYO dan REDWOOD CITY, Calif., 30 Agustus 2024 — ThinkCyte hari ini mengumumkan keberhasilan penyelesaian putaran pendanaan Seri C-nya. Termasuk pembiayaan ekuitas , perusahaan mengumpulkan tambahan $15 juta dalam putaran ekstensi, sehingga totalnya mencapai $32 juta. Putaran ekstensi ini dipimpin oleh Japan Green Investment Corp. for Carbon Neutrality (JICN), KIRIN-GB Fund I L.P., dan SMBC Venture Capital No. 7 Investment Limited Partnership. Perusahaan juga mendapatkan pinjaman dari Japan Finance Corporation. Putaran terbaru ini menjadikan total pendanaan ThinkCyte menjadi $91 juta, yang memperkuat komitmen perusahaan untuk memperluas jangkauan global produk andalannya, VisionSort. Sejak diluncurkan pada Juni 2023, VisionSort telah diadopsi oleh perusahaan biofarmasi besar dan lembaga akademis terkemuka di seluruh dunia. Pendanaan baru ini akan mendorong peningkatan skala produksi dan manufaktur serta membantu mempercepat ekspansi komersial global. Dengan fondasi yang stabil ini, ThinkCyte siap untuk memperluas dampak teknologinya, mendorong kemajuan dalam ilmu kehidupan dan mempertahankan kepemimpinannya dalam solusi analisis dan pemisahan sel tunggal yang inovatif. Tentang ThinkCyte ThinkCyte, didirikan pada tahun 2016 dengan kantor di Tokyo, Jepang dan Redwood City, California adalah perusahaan bioteknologi yang mengembangkan instrumen ilmiah inovatif berdasarkan teknologi terintegrasi dan multidisiplin untuk memungkinkan penelitian ilmu kehidupan, diagnostik, dan pengembangan terapeutik. Produk andalan perusahaan, VisionSort, adalah platform pemisahan sel berbasis AI, dual-mode fluoresensi dan morfometrik pertama di dunia dan bermitra dengan perusahaan biofarmasi global besar dan lembaga penelitian akademis terkemuka untuk lebih mendorong penelitian inovatif. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, silakan kunjungi . Untuk mempelajari lebih lanjut tentang kemitraan penelitian atau peluang kemitraan lainnya dengan ThinkCyte, kirim email ke .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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Hasil Keuangan dan Dampak Pasar Campbell Soup

September 4, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - Campbell Soup Company (NASDAQ:CPB) baru-baru ini melaporkan hasil keuangannya, yang menyoroti kinerja mereka di sektor makanan dan minuman yang kompetitif. Penghasilan terbaru perusahaan ini telah menarik minat para investor dan analis, terutama mengingat kondisi ekonomi saat ini. Untuk kuartal fiskal ini, Campbell Soup melaporkan peningkatan penjualan bersih sebesar 5%, mencapai $2,24 miliar. Pertumbuhan ini didorong terutama oleh peningkatan permintaan pada segmen makanan ringan dan makanan mereka. Selain itu, perusahaan mencatat bahwa laba per saham (EPS) yang disesuaikan mereka berada di $0,57, melampaui ekspektasi analis1. Terlepas dari laporan pendapatan yang positif, saham Campbell Soup mengalami beberapa volatilitas. Perusahaan tersebut mengutip peningkatan biaya transportasi dan bahan baku sebagai tantangan signifikan yang berdampak pada margin keuntungan mereka. Kenaikan biaya ini merupakan masalah umum di seluruh industri makanan dan minuman, yang memengaruhi banyak perusahaan secara serupa2. Ke depannya, Campbell Soup fokus pada inisiatif strategis untuk mempertahankan jalur pertumbuhan mereka. Perusahaan ini berinvestasi dalam inovasi produk dan pemasaran untuk memperkuat kehadiran merek mereka. Selain itu, mereka menjelajahi peluang di segmen kesehatan dan kesejahteraan, yang telah mengalami peningkatan minat konsumen3. CEO Mark Clouse menyatakan keyakinannya pada masa depan perusahaan, menekankan pentingnya beradaptasi dengan preferensi konsumen yang berubah. Dia menyoroti bahwa Campbell Soup berada dalam posisi yang baik untuk menavigasi tantangan yang ditimbulkan oleh lingkungan ekonomi saat ini melalui portofolio produk yang beragam dan kehadiran pasar yang kuat4. Investor akan memantau dengan ketat langkah selanjutnya dari Campbell Soup, terutama bagaimana mereka mengelola tekanan biaya dan memanfaatkan peluang pertumbuhan baru. Kemampuan perusahaan untuk berinovasi dan menanggapi tren pasar akan sangat penting dalam mempertahankan kinerja mereka dan memberikan nilai kepada pemegang saham5. 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. Laba per saham (EPS) yang disesuaikan Campbell Soup untuk kuartal terakhir adalah $0,57, melampaui perkiraan analis. . Perusahaan menghadapi tantangan signifikan karena meningkatnya biaya transportasi dan bahan baku. . Campbell Soup berinvestasi dalam inovasi produk dan pemasaran untuk memperkuat kehadiran merek mereka. . CEO Mark Clouse menekankan kemampuan adaptasi dan kehadiran pasar yang kuat dari perusahaan. . Inisiatif strategis perusahaan akan sangat penting untuk mempertahankan kinerja dan memberikan nilai kepada pemegang saham. .
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Rangkaian Toko Serba Dolar Berjuang Saat Kenaikan Harga Menekan Pelanggan Bisnis

Rangkaian Toko Serba Dolar Berjuang Saat Kenaikan Harga Menekan Pelanggan

September 4, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - Dampak kenaikan harga dirasakan di berbagai sektor, dan rantai toko dolar tidak terkecuali. Rantai populer seperti Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) dan Dollar General (NYSE:DG) menyaksikan penurunan yang nyata dalam pengeluaran pelanggan, meskipun mereka terus menawarkan produk berbiaya rendah. Karena inflasi mendorong harga kebutuhan pokok, banyak konsumen menarik diri dari pembelian yang tidak penting, yang memengaruhi keuntungan toko-toko ini. Dollar Tree Menyesuaikan Perkiraan Keuntungan Baru-baru ini, Dollar Tree mengumumkan revisi signifikan terhadap perkiraan pendapatan dan penjualan tahunannya, yang menandakan masa sulit yang akan datang untuk sektor ritel diskon. Perusahaan sekarang memperkirakan laba per saham yang disesuaikan untuk tahun ini akan berada di kisaran $5,20 hingga $5,60, turun dari proyeksi sebelumnya sebesar $6,50 hingga $7 per saham. Selain itu, Dollar Tree telah merevisi ekspektasi penjualan tahunannya ke kisaran $30,6 miliar hingga $30,9 miliar, sedikit turun dari perkiraan sebelumnya sebesar $31 miliar hingga $32 miliar. Revisi ke bawah datang ketika Dollar Tree berjuang untuk menarik pelanggan yang sensitif terhadap harga. Dalam laporan pendapatan terbarunya, perusahaan mencatatkan pendapatan kuartal kedua sebesar $7,38 miliar, dengan pendapatan yang disesuaikan sebesar $7,37 miliar. Angka ini meleset dari ekspektasi Wall Street, yang telah memprediksi $7,5 miliar, menurut Zacks Investment Research. Kinerja Saham Menurun Menanggapi angka-angka yang mengecewakan ini, saham Dollar Tree anjlok lebih dari 12% dalam perdagangan pra-pasar. Perusahaan telah mencapai titik terendah 52 minggu sehari sebelumnya, menyoroti tantangan signifikan yang dihadapi pengecer tersebut. Kurang dari seminggu sebelumnya, Dollar General, pemain utama lainnya di pasar toko dolar, mengalami penurunan saham terbesar dalam satu hari setelah melaporkan hasil kuartalan yang buruk. Kedua perusahaan merasakan efek dari pengeluaran konsumen yang ketat di tengah biaya hidup yang lebih tinggi. Pelanggan di Bawah Tekanan Tantangan yang dihadapi rantai toko dolar tidak terisolasi pada satu segmen populasi. Dollar Tree telah mengutip tekanan ekonomi pada pelanggan kelas menengah dan kelas atasnya, pergeseran yang nyata dari masa lalu ketika pembeli berpenghasilan rendah paling terdampak. Menurut Kepala Keuangan Dollar Tree, Jeff Davis, biaya yang lebih tinggi untuk kebutuhan pokok seperti bahan makanan dan perumahan menyebabkan konsumen mengurangi pengeluaran diskresioner. Demikian pula, Dollar General telah melaporkan bahwa pelanggan berpenghasilan rendah menanggung beban ketegangan keuangan yang paling besar. Shoppers ini mengurangi pembelian barang-barang yang tidak penting karena mereka memprioritaskan kebutuhan. Meskipun inflasi menunjukkan tanda-tanda melambat, banyak orang Amerika masih bergumul dengan harga yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan tingkat sebelum pandemi. Bagi perusahaan seperti Dollar Tree dan Dollar General, ini berarti mereka harus menemukan cara baru untuk menarik dan mempertahankan pelanggan, bahkan ketika lanskap ekonomi tetap menantang. Persaingan dari Peritel Besar Menambah tekanan pada rantai toko dolar, pesaing seperti Walmart (NYSE:WMT) dan Target (NYSE:TGT) juga bersaing untuk mendapatkan pembeli yang hemat anggaran. Kedua perusahaan telah menerapkan strategi pemotongan harga yang agresif untuk mempertahankan basis pelanggan mereka di tengah biaya yang meningkat. Walmart, khususnya, secara historis menjadi kekuatan dominan dalam menarik konsumen yang berorientasi pada nilai, dan penyesuaian harga terbaru mereka semakin meningkatkan persaingan bagi rantai toko dolar. Terlepas dari upaya ini, baik Walmart dan Target telah mengakui bahwa pelanggan mereka juga merasakan tekanan ekonomi, menyoroti tren yang lebih luas di seluruh lanskap ritel. Bagi rantai toko dolar, tantangannya sangat akut, karena model bisnis mereka sangat bergantung pada menarik konsumen yang mencari harga terendah. Melihat ke Depan Prospek untuk rantai toko dolar seperti Dollar Tree dan Dollar General tetap tidak pasti. Meskipun inflasi perlahan mereda, efek jangka panjang dari harga yang lebih tinggi untuk barang-barang pokok kemungkinan akan terus membentuk perilaku konsumen. Saat perusahaan-perusahaan ini berupaya menyesuaikan strategi mereka, mereka mungkin perlu mengeksplorasi cara-cara baru untuk melibatkan pelanggan inti mereka sambil juga menarik pembeli berpenghasilan lebih tinggi yang sekarang lebih sadar anggaran. Sementara itu, investor akan dengan cermat mengamati bagaimana rantai toko dolar menavigasi hambatan ini. Bagi , khususnya, kinerja saham di masa depan akan bergantung pada kemampuannya untuk menstabilkan pendapatan dan penjualan sambil mengelola persaingan dari peritel besar seperti Walmart dan Target.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. 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Ibu dan Anak Menemukan Benda Kuno yang Sering Ditemukan Dekat Kuburan Saat Berkebun Berita

Ibu dan Anak Menemukan Benda Kuno yang Sering Ditemukan Dekat Kuburan Saat Berkebun

September 4, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - bisa berada tepat di halaman belakang rumah Anda sendiri.Ini adalah kasus seorang ibu yang sedang berkebun dengan bayinya di kota Józefów, Polandia.Saat berkebun pada bulan Mei, mereka menemukan sebuah benda aneh. Karena penasaran dengan penemuan itu, mereka membawanya ke Mazowiecki Wojewódzki Konserwator Zabytków (Masovian Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments), di mana benda itu diselidiki lebih lanjut.Setelah diselidiki lebih lanjut, benda itu dipastikan sebagai kapak dari periode Neolitikum, juga dikenal sebagai Zaman Batu Baru, yang berasal dari lebih dari 4.000 tahun yang lalu, menurut pada tanggal 25 Mei dari Masovian Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments.Setelah benda itu , benda itu dipindahkan ke Kantor Perlindungan Monumen Voivodic di Warsawa, menurut postingan Facebook tersebut.Dalam postingan lanjutan yang dibagikan pada tanggal 4 Juni, keluarga yang menemukan artefak tersebut diberi penghargaan berupa sertifikat sebagai tanda terima kasih.Dalam postingan tersebut, keluarga tersebut, termasuk sang bayi, di mana wanita yang menemukan benda tersebut diperlihatkan memegang sertifikat yang mereka terima."Kami mendorong Anda untuk mengikuti sikap teladan para tamu kami," kata postingan Facebook yang diterjemahkan tersebut.Kasus ini menandai salah satu dari banyak kasus di mana orang secara tidak sengaja menemukan sebuah benda yang sarat dengan makna sejarah.Contoh serupa terjadi pada tahun 2022, ketika seorang ibu dan anak laki-laki sedang berjalan-jalan bersama anjing mereka di Pagham, Inggris.Anak laki-laki berusia 12 tahun dan ibunya pada saat mereka berjalan-jalan, yang kemudian mereka bawa ke seorang petugas penghubung penemuan setempat dan kemudian dipastikan sebagai perhiasan militer Romawi yang berasal dari abad pertama Masehi.Penemuan kuno tersebut ditetapkan sebagai "sangat langka" dan dibawa ke Museum Novium di Chichester, Inggris, setelah nilainya dipahami.Selain itu, pada bulan April 2024, dilaporkan bahwa seorang ahli geologi pensiunan mengklaim telah menemukan lebih dari 2.500 di Somerset, Inggris.Artefak yang ditemukan oleh Andrew Beckly termasuk bilah dan kapak dan ditemukan di bawah halaman rumputnya, menurut layanan berita Inggris SWNS.Ahli geologi pensiunan itu menemukan penemuan tersebut dengan menggali tanah di halaman belakang rumahnya.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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Biden Dikecam karena Mempressure Netanyahu, Bukan Teroris Hamas Setelah Pembunuhan Sandera Yahudi Berita

Biden Dikecam karena Mempressure Netanyahu, Bukan Teroris Hamas Setelah Pembunuhan Sandera Yahudi

September 4, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - YERUSALEM — Tanggapan singkat Presiden Biden "tidak" terhadap pertanyaan apakah Perdana Menteri Israel Benjamin Netanyahu melakukan cukup untuk mengamankan kebebasan sandera yang ditahan oleh Hamas di Gaza memicu gelombang kritik.Biden mengeluarkan pernyataan singkat itu pada hari Senin saat ia menuju ke Ruang Situasi, di mana ia dan Wakil Presiden Harris bertemu dengan tim negosiasi kesepakatan sandera setelah Hersh Goldberg-Polin dan lima sandera lainnya oleh Hamas pada hari Sabtu.Netanyahu dengan tegas menolak bahwa dia dan koalisinya bertanggung jawab atas pembunuhan sandera. Dia berkata, "Kami tidak berhasil mengeluarkan mereka. Kami sangat dekat. Ini mengerikan," katanya. "Tapi itu tidak terjadi karena keputusan itu."Keputusan Kabinet melibatkan apa yang Netanyahu gambarkan sebagai "keharusan strategis" untuk mempertahankan Pasukan Pertahanan Israel (IDF) di sepanjang Koridor Philadelphi, yang merupakan jalur tanah sepanjang 8,7 mil yang membentang di sepanjang Mesir dan Gaza dan telah menjadi pusat penyelundupan senjata bagi Hamas."Itu terjadi, pertama, karena mereka [Hamas] tidak menginginkan kesepakatan," kata perdana menteri, menambahkan tentang para sandera, "Saya mencari semua cara ... untuk membawa mereka pulang."Ketika ditanya oleh koresponden Senior Gedung Putih Peter Doocy pada hari Selasa mengapa Biden lebih keras kepada Netanyahu daripada pemimpin teroris Hamas, Sekretaris Pers Gedung Putih Karine Jean-Pierre menjawab bahwa, "Presiden telah sangat, sangat jelas tentang para pemimpin Hamas dan apa yang telah mereka lakukan." Dia melanjutkan, "Dia ditanya sebuah pertanyaan, dia menjawabnya langsung tetapi Hamas bertanggung jawab. Mereka memiliki lebih banyak darah Amerika di tangan mereka. Presiden jelas tentang itu dalam pernyataannya."Caroline Glick, mantan penasihat Netanyahu dan kolumnis mengatakan kepada Digital, "Sejak awal perang, tekanan AS telah dijatuhkan pada Israel saja. Perang akan berakhir berbulan-bulan yang lalu jika AS telah mengizinkan Israel untuk mengepung Gaza dan menekan Mesir untuk mengizinkan warga Gaza untuk berlindung di Mesir selama perang atau mencari perlindungan di negara ketiga dengan keluar dari Gaza melalui Mesir. Alih-alih berdiri bersama Israel, AS mempertahankan kekuasaan Hamas dengan menuntut agar Israel menjaga Gaza tetap terpenuhi melalui bantuan kemanusiaan yang telah didistribusikan, atau dijarah, oleh Hamas dan dengan demikian mempertahankan kekuasaan Hamas."Glick melanjutkan, "Tekanan AS untuk kesepakatan sandera tidak diarahkan kepada Hamas, yang menahan para sandera, dan seperti yang kita lihat selama akhir pekan, mengeksekusi mereka dengan darah dingin. Ini diarahkan semata-mata kepada Israel. Tekanan pemerintahan Biden-Harris tidak ditujukan untuk menyelamatkan para sandera. Ini ditujukan untuk menyelamatkan hingga 20% dari sandera sebagai imbalan atas penghentian penuh perang, sementara Hamas masih menguasai Gaza dan mampu membangun kembali pasukan terornya dalam waktu singkat jika Israel melepaskan kendali militernya atas perbatasan internasional Gaza dengan Mesir."Meskipun beberapa media mengatakan ada 300.000 demonstran di Tel Aviv pada hari Minggu yang menuntut agar Netanyahu membuat kesepakatan dengan Hamas untuk membebaskan sandera yang tersisa, polisi Israel dilaporkan menempatkan jumlah demonstran sekitar 80.000. Pada hari Senin, federasi serikat pekerja Israel untuk memaksa perdana menteri Israel untuk menghentikan perang melawan Hamas dan mengamankan pembebasan sandera yang tersisa.Pemogokan umum dan protes massal, bagaimanapun, bukan merupakan gerakan yang luas yang akan memaksa runtuhnya pemerintahan atau menekan Netanyahu ke dalam, dari sudut pandangnya, kesepakatan konsesi yang meninggalkan keamanan negara Yahudi di Gaza.Menteri Luar Negeri AS Antony dan kesepakatan sandera dua minggu yang lalu. Organisasi teroris Hamas adalah pihak yang menolak kesepakatan. Dari perspektif pemerintah Israel dan para ahli terorisme Amerika, ada keyakinan bahwa AS dan kekuatan Barat lainnya tidak memberikan tekanan berat pada Hamas dan pelindungnya, Qatar, untuk membebaskan para sandera.Mantan Duta Besar AS untuk Israel David Friedman mengatakan kepada Digital, "Pada hari ketika Israel berduka, benar-benar menangis, untuk sandera mereka yang dibunuh, Biden seharusnya menyimpan kritiknya untuk Hamas, Hizbullah dan Iran, bukan pemimpin Israel yang terpilih secara demokratis."Friedman, yang bertugas di bawah Presiden Trump, mengatakan "Biden dan Harris telah salah dan sangat lemah di setiap belokan dalam konflik ini. Mereka bahkan mencoba selama berminggu-minggu di mana para sandera disembunyikan. Mereka tidak memiliki kredibilitas dan berulang kali menyalahkan Netanyahu atas kegagalan mereka, memperlebar jurang traumatis di dalam masyarakat Israel."Membebaskan para sandera tetap menjadi prioritas utama bagi Netanyahu dan pemerintahan Biden, tetapi banyak yang tidak merasa cukup telah dilakukan untuk membebaskan mereka dari para teroris.Aviva Siegel, mantan sandera Hamas di Gaza yang suaminya yang berusia 65 tahun, Keith, masih ditahan di sana, mengatakan kepada Digital, "Saya ingin Keith kembali hidup dan saya tidak ingin berpikir tentang Keith pulang dalam peti mati."Siegel menghabiskan 51 hari dalam tahanan Hamas. Dia mengatakan kondisinya "brutal" dan "Saya memiliki infeksi. Airnya tidak bersih dan makanannya tidak bisa dimakan."Dia menambahkan, "Pemerintah Israel tidak melakukan cukup. Mereka tidak membawa mereka pulang."Ketika ditanya tentang desakan pemerintah Israel untuk menahan bagian-bagian Gaza demi keamanan, dia berkata, "Saya bukan politisi. Saya tahu bahwa saya memiliki hati. Saya menentang perang dan saya adalah pembuat perdamaian. Saya telah berbicara selama sembilan bulan. Saya sangat khawatir tentang Keith."Siegel mengatakan bahwa "Semua sandera perlu dikeluarkan sebelum mereka terbunuh. Saya sangat beruntung bisa duduk di sini dan berbicara. Para sandera tidak pantas berada dalam kondisi yang buruk seperti itu tanpa air dan hak asasi manusia. Bangun dunia. Saya melewati neraka."Joel Rubin, mantan wakil asisten sekretaris negara yang bertugas di pemerintahan Obama, mengatakan kepada Digital, "Presiden Biden telah teguh dalam dukungannya untuk perang Israel melawan Hamas, belum lagi dukungannya yang kuat untuk keamanan Israel terhadap ancaman Iran baru-baru ini, termasuk April lalu. Jadi, ketika menyangkut perang melawan Hamas, Israel tidak memiliki sekutu yang lebih besar daripada Amerika Serikat. Itulah mengapa ketika Presiden Biden mengatakan bahwa kesepakatan untuk pembebasan sandera ada di atas meja dan bahwa Perdana Menteri Netanyahu harus menerimanya, kita harus yakin bahwa dia percaya bahwa risiko yang ditimbulkan oleh kesepakatan seperti itu akan dapat dikelola.""Faktanya, presiden tidak sendirian dalam penilaian ini. Penegak keamanan Israel, menteri pertahanannya dan para negosiatornya semuanya percaya bahwa sekarang adalah waktu yang tepat untuk membuat keputusan yang berani untuk menutup kesepakatan, bukan untuk menetapkan kondisi tambahan seperti yang terkait dengan Koridor Philadelphi, yang risikonya dapat dikurangi. Apa yang baru saja kita saksikan dengan pembunuhan enam sandera baru-baru ini yang tercela adalah bahwa Hamas sekali lagi telah menunjukkan kepada kita siapa mereka: kelompok teroris pembunuh yang bersedia membunuh sandera dengan darah dingin," tambah Rubin.Dia mencatat, "Itulah mereka dan itulah cara mereka akan terus bertindak. Mengetahui hal ini membuat jelas bahwa cara paling efektif untuk mengeluarkan sandera hidup-hidup masih, dan telah, kesepakatan diplomatik seperti yang dari November lalu. Dan ingat, kesepakatan bukanlah hadiah untuk Hamas. Hadiah itu akan diberikan kepada warga Israel, Amerika dan warga negara lain yang diculik yang akan keluar dari Gaza hidup-hidup. Memang, ini akan menjadi hadiah bagi seluruh Israel dan orang-orang yang baik di dunia." Digital's Danielle Wallace contributed to this report.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. 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Departemen Kehakiman AS Menyatakan Tuduhan Terhadap Para Pemimpin Hamas Atas ‘Kekejaman Teroris’ dalam Serangan Israel 7 Oktober

September 4, 2024
(SeaPRwire) - Departemen Kehakiman AS pada hari Selasa membuka dakwaan kriminal terhadap Yahya Sinwar dan para pemimpin organisasi brutal lainnya atas "kekejaman teroris" pembantaian pada 7 Oktober 2023 di Israel.Dakwaan yang diajukan di pengadilan federal di New York City tersebut mencakup tuduhan konspirasi untuk memberikan dukungan material kepada organisasi teroris asing, konspirasi untuk membunuh warga negara AS, dan konspirasi untuk menggunakan senjata pemusnah massal, yang mengakibatkan kematian.Dakwaan ini juga menuduh Iran dan Hizbullah Lebanon memberikan dukungan finansial dan senjata, termasuk roket, yang digunakan dalam serangan tersebut.Pengaduan ini menandai pertama kalinya jaksa AS secara resmi menyebut dalang pembantaian 7 Oktober. "Dakwaan yang dibuka hari ini hanyalah satu bagian dari upaya kita untuk menargetkan setiap aspek operasi Hamas," kata Jaksa Agung Merrick Garland dalam sebuah pidato video. "Tindakan ini tidak akan menjadi yang terakhir. Departemen Kehakiman memiliki ingatan yang panjang. Kami akan mengejar para teroris yang bertanggung jawab atas pembunuhan warga Amerika - dan mereka yang secara ilegal memberikan dukungan material kepada mereka - selama sisa hidup mereka."Hamas menyerbu Israel pada 7 Oktober 2023, menewaskan sekitar 1.200 warga Israel dan menyandera ratusan lainnya. Dakwaan pada hari Selasa muncul beberapa hari setelah Pasukan Pertahanan Israel menemukan jenazah - termasuk Hersh Goldberg-Polin, warga negara Amerika berusia 23 tahun - di terowongan di bawah Rafah di Jalur Gaza. Sinwar, kepala Hamas, diyakini bersembunyi di suatu tempat di jaringan terowongan Hamas yang luas di bawah Gaza. Tidak jelas seberapa banyak kontaknya dengan dunia luar.Sinwar diangkat sebagai kepala Hamas setelah pembunuhan Ismail Haniyeh di Iran dan berada di puncak daftar buronan Israel. Para pemimpin Hamas lainnya yang didakwa termasuk Haniyeh; Marwan Issa, wakil pemimpin sayap bersenjata Hamas di Gaza yang membantu merencanakan serangan tahun lalu dan yang menurut Israel tewas ketika jet tempur menyerang kompleks bawah tanah di Gaza tengah pada bulan Maret; Khaled Mashaal, wakil Haniyeh lainnya dan mantan pemimpin kelompok itu; Mohammed Deif, pemimpin militer bayangan Hamas yang telah lama berkuasa, yang diyakini telah tewas setelah serangan udara Israel di Gaza selatan pada bulan Juli; dan Ali Baraka, kepala hubungan luar negeri Hamas.DOJ mengatakan setidaknya satu orang - yang namanya tidak mereka sebutkan dalam pengaduan - "diharapkan akan dibawa dan ditangkap pertama kali di Distrik Selatan New York." ’ David Spunt dan 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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Benefits of Citi Cash Back Credit Card ACN Newswire

Benefits of Citi Cash Back Credit Card

September 4, 2024
SINGAPORE, Sept 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Credit cards enable fast and seamless purchases while also giving cardmembers access to promotional offers across categories like shopping, dining, and entertainment. Some credit card issuers offer special cash back cards that give cardmembers the opportunity to earn cash rebates on eligible purchases. Based on the type of purchase, the credit card company transfers a percentage of the transaction value back into the cardholder's account.The Citi Cash Back Credit Card gives cardholders the chance to earn cash back rewards on a range of transactions from fuel purchases to dining, groceries and more. Keep reading to find out the benefits of using a cash back credit card for your everyday purchases.Citi Cash Back Credit Card and Its BenefitsThe Citi Cash Back Credit Card below grants cardmembers access to a host of benefits from cash back to discounts and deals.Cash Back BenefitsBase cash back on all retail purchases: With the Citi Cash Back Card you can earn 0.2% base cash back on all your qualifying retail purchases.S$300 welcome gift: New Citi cardmembers can earn S$300 in cash back rewards when they make qualifying purchases or payments worth S$800 in the first two months.When you spend a minimum of S$800 on qualifying retail purchases, you can earn bonus cash back across a range of categories.7.8% cash back on private commute: Your base cash back of 0.2% combines with the bonus rate of 7.8% to give you a total cash back rate of 8% on taxis and private-hire vehicle operators with MCC 4121 such as Grab, Comfort/Citycab and Gojek, etc.7.8% bonus cashback on petrol expenditures: Get a combined 8% cash back (base 0.2% plus bonus cash back) on petrol transactions.5.8% bonus cash back on dining and grocery purchases: Earn a combined cash back of 6% on eligible dining and grocery spends.Other BenefitsTravel coverage: You can get up to S$1 million coverage when you charge your travel tickets with Citi Cash Back Card. You can activate your travel insurance prior to travel to enjoy the Complimentary Travel Insurance feature.Local deals and discounts: Explore a wide range of promotional discounts and other offers when you shop at select retailers, restaurants, etc. with Citi World Privileges.Fuel savings: Enjoy fuel savings of up to 23.64% at Caltex, Esso and Shell (inclusive of 8% cash back).Convert large purchases into instalments: Make large purchases more manageable by converting them into monthly instalments with the Citi PayLite Instalment Program.Converting card statement into instalments: The FlexiBill Instalment Program allows you to convert large outstanding credit card statement balances into smaller payments.Instant cash: With the Quick Cash Program, you can get cash instantly to fulfil your emergency monetary needs.Final ThoughtsAlong with the benefits mentioned above, Citi Cash Back Credit Cards offer various benefits that can help you save more on eligible transactions. To apply for a Citi Cashback Credit Card in Singapore, log on to the official Citibank website and apply for the card in just a few simple steps. However, before applying for a credit card , do check the eligibility criteria, documents required and terms and conditions of the card. Along with the credit card cash back that you can get on eligible retail purchases, you can also leverage the additional perks that these cards offer.Citibank SingaporeCitibank Singapore offers consumers and institutions a range of financial products and services, including consumer and investment banking, credit cards, and personal loans. Citibank Singapore aims to deliver holistic and innovative solutions to clients and meet the increasingly complex strategies of its regional client base in the APAC in an ever-changing financial landscape.The content reflects the view of the author of the article and does not necessarily reflect the views of Citi or its employees. Please read the products and offers on Citibank Singapore website for accuracy or completeness of the information presented in the article.Name: Sonakshi MurzeEmail: Sonakshi.murze@iquanti.comJob Title: ManagerSOURCE: CITI Singapore Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Annual fashion extravaganza CENTRESTAGE begins today ACN Newswire

Annual fashion extravaganza CENTRESTAGE begins today

September 4, 2024
- CENTRESTAGE is taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 4 to 7 September, with free entry to both industry buyers and the general public for the entire event for the first time- The fair features five zones, including the new Athleisure and Circular Fashion zones, reflecting trends in sportswear and sustainability respectively- Record-breaking participation of more than 250 brands from 18 countries and regions, including prestigious and internationally renowned labels, underscoring Hong Kong’s status as Asia's creative hub- Renowned fashion designer Roksanda Ilincic held a sharing session today and Robert Wun will host a masterclass session tomorrow. He will also showcase his design collection in an exclusive exhibition zone- A series of fashion shows will take centre stage, including the Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show, which features a crossover between film and fashion with Weeds on Fire director Steve Chan, showcasing design pieces from four local designers- The exhibition culminates with the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest on 7 September, with Masayuki Ino, founder and designer of Japanese fashion brand doublet, serving as a guest judgeHONG KONG, Sept 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), CENTRESTAGE began today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and will put on a scintillating show for attendees until 7 September. This edition of CENTRESTAGE sees a significant milestone as, for the first time, the event welcomes both industry buyers and the public free of charge for the entire duration. Numerous fashion and accessory brands are helping to offer a unique shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts from far and wide. The fair allows brands to expand their business connections and supports the growth of Hong Kong's creative industries.Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "This edition of CENTRESTAGE has shattered previous event records with more than 250 participating brands from 18 countries and regions. For the first time, this four-day exhibition welcomes the public free of charge for its entire duration, alongside the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME, with the goal of creating synergies and advancing our local creative industries. Yesterday's CENTRESTAGE ELITES featured a stunning show from internationally renowned haute couture designer Robert Wun, attracting global fashion buyers, pivotal figures in the local industry and fashion enthusiasts, and helping to reaffirm Hong Kong's status as a creative hub. Over the next four days the exhibition will help to forge new business opportunities in the fashion industry and energise our mega event economy at the same time."Entering its ninth edition, CENTRESTAGE has become a hallmark event for Asia-Pacific and international fashion, attracting renowned global brands. Notable among the labels joining this year’s event are the eponymous brand of Robert Wun, who became the first Hong Kong-born designer to grace the prestigious Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week; renowned British brand ROKSANDA; sustainable luxury fashion brand PATRICK McDOWELL; globally renowned French brand BLVCK PARIS, which now has millions of social media followers; and avant-garde Italian brand LH (LA HAINE INSIDE US).The exhibition also presents a diverse array of brands from Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and India, as well as ASEAN countries such as Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam and European countries including Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Hong Kong also has a significant presence, showcasing several brands for the first time, including MORAL, KnitWarm, Z I D I, 35 Degrees, STELLAM, SWAZ Jewelry, LOVE BY THE MOON and others.The CENTRESTAGE exhibition area features five zones, including the new Athleisure and Circular Fashion zones, reflecting trends in sportswear and sustainability respectively, alongside the Craftsmanship, Contemporary and Urban zones that each showcase distinctive fashion design elements.The HKTDC continues to invite buyers from around the world to source at CENTRESTAGE, including major multi-brand stores such as H. Lorenzo from the United States, Elevastor from France, VOO Store from Germany, The Four-Eyed Limited from Japan, Beaker from South Korea, and CLUB DESIGNER from Taiwan, and department stores including Hankyu from Japan and Galeries Lafayette from France.Embracing cross-disciplinary creativity and brand collaborationsCENTRESTAGE features a series of captivating fashion shows for industry professionals and the public. The show presented by Hong Kong fashion platform FASHIONALLY today unveiled the latest collections from five local designers, including CHARLOTTE NG STUDIO, From Clothing Of, Lapeewee, IP Axis Studio and WHY. Internationally acclaimed golf brand ASHWORTH has collaborated with renowned Hong Kong designer Mountain Yam, debuting a collaborative line of athleisure wear that rides the wave of sporting enthusiasm ignited by the Paris Olympics.Tonight’s Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show presents a distinctive blend of fashion and film, unveiling the latest collections from four fashion brands: ANGUS TSUI, röyksopp gakkai, selfFab., and Z I D I. A fashion short film helmed by Steve Chan, director of Weeds on Fire (winner of the 1st First Feature Film Initiative organised by the CCIDA, formerly known as Create Hong Kong), will premiere during the show, blending elements of cinema and the catwalk for an extraordinary viewing experience. The fashion show will be live-streamed on the CENTRESTAGE and Fashion Hong Kong websites, Fashion Hong Kong's Instagram page, as well as the HKTDC's Facebook page and YouTube channel, allowing audiences to enjoy the experience live online or revisit after the show.As a pivotal event in the Asia-Pacific fashion industry, CENTRESTAGE will host iconic fashion shows from various regions, including the "Greater Bay Area Fashion Fusion Show" organised by Fashion Farm Foundation with the CCIDA as the Lead Sponsor; the "Macao Fashion Parade" by the Macao Productivity and Technology Transfer Center; the "Thai Designers' Showcase" by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion; and the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest” from the Knitwear Innovation and Design Society.Fashion supremo Robert Wun hosts masterclass sessionThe grand opening show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, featured a premiere fashion show themed “Home Coming” from internationally acclaimed fashion designer Robert Wun. The event was held last night at the Hong Kong Palace Museum – the first fashion show to be held at this iconic venue. The show offered a colourful spectacle that left a deep impression on the audience. The entire show was live-streamed across various online platforms and can be revisited on the CENTRESTAGE website, as well as the HKTDC's YouTube channel and Facebook, Instagram and Weibo pages. Tomorrow (5 September) from 3:30pm to 4pm, Mr Wun will host a masterclass sharing session, offering insights into his remarkable journey in the realm of fashion design. Members of the public can register in advance on the exhibition's website to secure a spot, as seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, the exhibition features a zone dedicated to Mr Wun’s work, showcasing his latest design collections.Spectacular fashion shows and top designers sharing success storiesIn addition to presenting a series of captivating fashion shows, CENTRESTAGE serves as a platform for industry exchange and discussions on the future development directions within the fashion sector. Seminars and sharing sessions exploring fashion trends and industry advancements are scheduled throughout the exhibition period. Earlier today, British master designer Roksanda Ilincic held a sharing session and engaged with attendees on topics ranging from her creative inspirations to exploring the path to brand success. Her brand, ROKSANDA, has garnered international acclaim and been worn by prominent figures such as American pop icon Lady Gaga, former United States First Lady Michelle Obama and British royal Kate Middleton. Tomorrow, the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab) will delve into the utilisation of artificial intelligence (AI) in fashion design, while on 7 September representatives from Redress and Advance Denim will share insights on sustainable fashion industry practices.CENTRESTAGE concludes with the highlight event, the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC), on 7 September. The competition welcomes Masayuki Ino, founder and designer of Japanese fashion brand doublet, as VIP judge alongside a panel of industry experts who will select the winners in four categories: Champion, the Excellence Award, Best Art Direction and My Favourite Collection. Members of the public are invited to participate by casting their vote online (https://bit.ly/YDC2024_Vote_Now) for the latter category, with a chance to win one of five HK$2,000 Lee Gardens Area e-gift coupons sponsored by Hysan Development.AI virtual try-on experience, limited-edition fragrance and figures for redemptionHong Kong fencers have sparked a fencing craze in the city having shone at the Paris Olympics. CENTRESTAGE has set up a fencing game in the Athleisure zone, allowing participants to wield prop swords and face off against AI fencers on screen, experiencing the thrill of the sport. After visitors take photos, the system automatically generates images of them wearing selected virtual outfits that are available for downloading as mementos. What’s more, fashion enthusiasts can redeem limited-edition goodies onsite, such as a fragrance specially blended for CENTRESTAGE by Taiwanese perfume brand NAZO, and figures crafted in collaboration with Hong Kong's trendy toy brand LeeeeeeToy.CENTRESTAGE runs concurrently with the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME to offer attendees a diverse fashion journey as they explore a wide range of branded clothing and renowned timepieces. Visitors also have a chance to enter the CENTRESTAGE X Watch & Clock lucky draw that takes place throughout the event.Photo download: https://bit.ly/47dwEp0CENTRESTAGE kicked off today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with brands from around the world, including many internationally renowned labels, unveiling their latest collections at the four-day event.Joining for the glittering spectacle at CENTRESTAGE ELITES were (from left) Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, Shirley Chan, Council Member of the HKTDC; Vivian Sum, Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Government of the HKSAR; Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee; featured designer Robert Wun; Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC; Eric Chan, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the HKSAR; Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC; Sunny Tan, Legislative Council Member; Raistlin Lau, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Government of the HKSAR; and Winnie Tse, Deputy Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Government of the HKSAR; Patrick Yeung, CEO of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.For the first time, CENTRESTAGE is opening its doors for four consecutive days to both industry buyers and the general public, with some brands offering visitors the chance to purchase fashionable attire from around the world. Visitors can also redeem limited-edition CENTRESTAGE goodies, including perfumes and models from a trendy toy brand.The first fashion show, FASHIONALLY Collection, featured five local designer brands, including CHARLOTTE NG STUDIO, From Clothing Of, Lapeewee, IP Axis Studio and WHY.British master designer Roksanda Ilincic hosted a sharing session, engaging with participants and discussing the path to success in the fashion world.Websites CENTRESTAGE: www.centrestage.com.hkCENTRESTAGE buyer online registration: https://bit.ly/3WYjnNIFashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com.hk/enHong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): www.fashionally.com/enMedia enquiriesBest Crew Public Relations & MarketingDiana Tang Tel: (852) 9199 6723 Email: diana.tang@bestcrewpr.comReni Kwok Tel: (852) 6291 4283 Email: reni.kwok@bestcrewpr.comHKTDC Communication and Public Affairs Department:Snowy Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email:snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgHKTDC Newsroom: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout the HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong ’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs, in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.CCIDA’s website: www.ccidahk.gov.hk.Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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CISO New Zealand: Partnering with ACN Newswire to Unite Top InfoSec Leaders and Offer Exclusive Discounts ACN Newswire

CISO New Zealand: Partnering with ACN Newswire to Unite Top InfoSec Leaders and Offer Exclusive Discounts

September 4, 2024
Auckland, New Zealand, Sept 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The highly anticipated CISO New Zealand conference is set to take place on 19-20 November 2023 at the Grand Millennium Auckland. This premier event will gather leading decision-makers and industry influencers from top organisations to explore cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies and trends. CISO New Zealand will focus on critical topics shaping the future of information security, including:- Cybersecurity intelligence- Governance and risk management- Incident identification and response- Secure adoption and utilisation of AIThe two-day conference offers attendees unparalleled opportunities to enhance their security practices, network with peers, and gain insights from New Zealand's top InfoSec leaders. Participants will engage in in-depth discussions and learn from industry experts, ensuring they stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity."We're thrilled to bring together the brightest minds in cybersecurity for CISO New Zealand," said Corinium Global Intelligence’s Michelle Ribeiro, Conference Director. "This event is crucial for professionals looking to strengthen their security strategies and connect with the best in the field."Interested participants can register now at https://bit.ly/3XuviTB. A special discount code, CISOPAR500, is available for a limited time, offering $500 off the standard registration rate. For more information about CISO New Zealand, please visit CISO New Zealand 2024 - Home (coriniumintelligence.com).About Corinium IntelligenceCorinium Intelligence is a global leader in providing conferences, events, and content to the information and technology industries. With a focus on fostering collaboration and innovation, Corinium Intelligence brings together industry leaders to share insights, best practices, and strategies for success.For more information, please contact:Moira UngerleiderMarketing Managermoira.ungerleider@coriniumgroup.com. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Legacy Secures Four Companies for US Listing ACN Newswire

Legacy Secures Four Companies for US Listing

September 4, 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Legacy Corporate Advisory Sdn. Bhd. ("Legacy" or the "Company"), a financial services company that specialises in Initial Public Offerings (“IPO”), financial planning and funding solutions, is pleased to announce the signing ceremony with companies which are Neutral Transmission Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., I Bella Sdn. Bhd., Autoplay Group Sdn. Bhd. and AE Carbon Capital Ltd. on the United States (“U.S.”) Listing. These engagements mark a major step forward in pursuing a U.S. Listing, facilitated by Legacy as an IPO consultant.1. Ms. Michelle Lee, Managing Director of AE Carbon Capital Ltd2. Mr. Leopold Chew Wee Chet, Director of Neutral Transmission Sdn. Bhd.3. Dr. Mohamed Bin Awang Lah, Founder & CEO of Neutral Transmission Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.4. Mr. Ted W.Teo, Chief Representative of East West Bank5. Mr. Nelson Goh, Managing Director of Legacy Corporate Advisory Sdn. Bhd.6. Mr. Jeremy Tan, Chief Executive Officer of Tiger Fund Management7. YBhg. Dato' Victor Hoo, Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of VCI Global Limited8. Ms. Shermine Then, Founder & CEO of I Bella Sdn Bhd[L-R]Legacy provides comprehensive IPO advisory services, including pre-IPO investments, IPO financing, and corporate advisory. Legacy aims to guide these companies in their U.S. Listing exercise, with the entire listing process anticipated to take between 12 months to 18 months. The services include overseeing the capital structure, coordinating the listing process, and developing detailed capital market strategies.This signing ceremony highlights Legacy’s commitment to guiding the companies through U.S. market entry and establishing a strong global presence. With Legacy’s IPO expertise and network, these companies will be well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the U.S. market, unlock growth opportunities, and attract global investors.Mr. Nelson Goh, Managing Director of Legacy Corporate Advisory Sdn. Bhd. said, "This engagement marks a significant milestone in Legacy’s ongoing journey to support companies in their global market expansion. As the IPO consultant of these four esteemed companies, we are not only facilitating their U.S. Listing exercise but also strengthening Legacy’s commitment to delivering value through strategic guidance and innovation. Our expertise in IPO advisory and financial solutions will ensure a smooth entry into the U.S. market, laying the groundwork for sustained growth and future opportunities for all involved."He added, "The opportunities presented by this engagement are significant, not only for our clients but also for the Companies. This is more than just market expansion, this is about driving sustainable growth, exploring new markets, and continuously innovating. By aligning ourselves with companies that share our vision, we are creating a platform that fosters collaboration and success for all parties involved."Furthermore, this engagement sets the foundation for future growth. Our Company is well-positioned to explore additional growth opportunities within the region and globally. By continuing to strengthen its network of international collaborators, Legacy aims to unlock new business opportunities that align with its strategic vision.Looking ahead, the company is committed to ensuring that this engagement not only meets but exceeds expectations. Through ongoing collaboration and a shared vision, the engagement will bring about meaningful change, opening doors to further innovations and breakthroughs in multiple sectors.ABOUT LEGACY CORPORATE ADVISORY SDN. BHD.Legacy Corporate Advisory Sdn. Bhd. ("Legacy" or the "Company") is a leading financial services firm specialising in, Initial Public Offerings (“IPO”), financial planning, and funding solutions. With a commitment to innovation, strategic thinking, and determination, Legacy provides tailored financial solutions to clients across diverse industries and global markets. Our expertise spans pre-IPO investments, capital structuring, corporate advisory, and market-entry strategies, ensuring businesses are well-equipped to navigate complex financial landscapes. Headquartered in Malaysia, Legacy serves a global client base, helping businesses achieve sustainable growth and long-term success.For more information, kindly visit: https://www.legacyadvisory.co/Issued By: Swan Global Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. on behalf of Legacy Corporate Advisory Sdn. Bhd.For more information, please contact:Jazzmin WanTel: +60 17-289 4110Email: j.wan@swanconsultancy.biz Aimee TanTel: +60 16-512 0051Email: a.tan@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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