KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Cropmate Berhad (“Cropmate” or the “Company”), a key player in the conventional and specialty fertiliser manufacturing industry in Malaysia, is pleased to announce that its Initial Public Offering (IPO) for the Malaysian public has been oversubscribed by 84.88 times, indicating strong investor interest in Cropmate’s growth trajectory and prospects.Managing Director of Cropmate Berhad, Mr. Lee Chin YokCropmate’s IPO of 260.00 million ordinary shares (“IPO Shares”) consists of a Public Issue of 210.00 million new ordinary shares (“Issue Shares”) and an Offer for Sale of 50.00 million shares (“Offer Shares”) involving:(I) Institutional offering of 208.34 million IPO Shares in the following manner:158.34 million Issue Shares allocated via private placement to institutional and selected investors, including 42.25 million Issue Shares approved for Bumiputera investors by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (“MITI”); and50.00 million Offer Shares allocated via private placement for Bumiputera investors by the MITI.(II) Retail offering of 51.66 million IPO Shares in the following manner:36.90 million Issue Shares made available for application by the Malaysian public via balloting, with an equal allocation between Bumiputera and non-Bumiputera investors; and14.76 million Issue Shares reserved for application by the eligible directors of the Company, employees of Cropmate and its subsidiary (“Group”) and persons who have contributed to the success of the Group (“Eligible Persons”).The Group received a total of 21,392 applications for 3,169,052,100 Issue Shares with a value of approximately RM633.81 million were received from the Malaysian public, which represents an overall oversubscription rate of 84.88 times. For the Bumiputera portion, a total of 10,745 applications for 1,368,843,700 Issue Shares were received, which represents an oversubscription rate of 73.19 times. For the public portion, a total of 10,647 applications for 1,800,208,400 Issue Shares were received, which represents an oversubscription rate of 96.57 times.The 14.76 million Issue Shares made available for application by the Eligible Persons were fully subscribed.Under the Institutional Offering of 208.34 million of IPO Shares, the Bookrunner has confirmed that it has received interests to subscribe the 158.34 million Issue Shares allocated via private placement to institutional and selected investors, including 42.25 million Issue Shares for Bumiputera investors by the MITI, as well as 50.00 million Offer Shares allocated via private placement for Bumiputera investors by the MITI.Managing Director of Cropmate Berhad, Mr. Lee Chin Yok, expressed, “The robust response to our IPO reflects the trust that investors have placed in Cropmate’s business and strategic direction. We are grateful for this overwhelming support and excited to move forward with our plans to enhance our operations and customer service capability to meet the growing demand for our fertilisers.”Mr Lee also added, “The enthusiastic response from investors underscores their belief in Cropmate’s future potential. This support motivates us to strengthen our operations and continue innovating to meet the evolving needs of the agriculture industry.”Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad (“HLIB”), Ms. Lee Jim Leng, remarked, “The strong demand for Cropmate’s IPO is a testament to the investment community’s recognition of the Company’s solid management team and their prospects. Cropmate is well-positioned to make a meaningful impact in the agricultural sector, and we are honoured to support them in their journey.”Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad is the Principal Adviser, Sponsor, Underwriter and Bookrunner.Cropmate Berhad is scheduled to make its debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities on 5 December 2024.About Cropmate Berhad (“Cropmate”)Founded in 2018, Cropmate Berhad is an established fertiliser manufacturer and supplier in Malaysia, specialising in the formulation and blending of conventional and specialty fertilisers. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Cropmate offers a wide range of products designed to enhance agricultural productivity, including compacted and blended fertilisers, as well as semi-organic, organic, and liquid fertilisers. Led by industry veterans with decades of experience, Cropmate is committed to supporting farmers in improving crop yield and quality. As the first pure-play fertiliser company listed on Bursa Malaysia, Cropmate continues to advance its mission of contributing to the growth and sustainability of the agricultural sector.For more information, visit https://www.cropmate.com.my/Issued By: Swan Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. on behalf of Cropmate BerhadFor more information, please contact:Jazzmin WanEmail: j.wan@swanconsultancy.bizWilliam YeoEmail: w.yeo@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Nov 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation (HKECIC) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) jointly released a research study today, titled "Unleashing the Lucrative Potential of Cross-border E-commerce for Hong Kong Traders". The study revealed that 90% of surveyed companies anticipated that cross-border e-commerce could drive significant sales growth in the business in the next two years.  However, the market-related challenges continue to persist, including intense market competition, complex customs clearance procedures and the management of returns and refunds. In light of these challenges, experts recommend developing appropriate online marketing and sales strategies, enhancing risk management and adopting efficient logistics and delivery practices to better seize the opportunities presented by cross-border e-commerce.Mr Terence Chiu, Commissioner of HKECIC, said, “The joint research study of the HKECIC and the HKTDC helps the industry in gaining deeper understanding of the latest development in expanding cross-border e-commerce, as well as outlining the challenges faced by businesses and the support they needed. While cross-border e-commerce has seen a significant growth in recent years, the study highlighted that the market remains highly competitive, and the ecosystem and related infrastructure still require further improvement.  In addition, many e-commerce businesses have limited assets and insufficient collateral to secure financing from traditional banks and financial institutions, reflecting the ongoing challenges in the e-commerce environment. This year, the HKECIC has collaborated with a fintech and a reinsurance company, and also a bank to develop bespoke trade credit insurance solutions, aiming to provide coverage for trade loans to Hong Kong e-commerce businesses. These initiatives encourage and support local enterprises in securing trade financing and expanding into cross-border e-commerce. The HKECIC will actively seek collaboration with more financial institutions, in line with the 2024 Policy Address, to better support Hong Kong businesses in securing e-commerce export financing. By leveraging its expertise in trade credit insurance and risk management, the HKECIC is dedicated to assisting Hong Kong businesses in maintaining their competitive edge, helping them explore new overseas markets, mitigate trade risks and reduce operating costs.”Dr Patrick Lau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said, “E-commerce has become a key driver of the global economy. The World Bank estimates that global B2C e-commerce sales will reach US$6 trillion by 2024, with Mainland China leading the way – over a quarter of retail consumer goods sales occur online. In collaboration with the HKECIC, the study aims to help Hong Kong businesses explore new markets and seize opportunities. The HKTDC will continue to support local companies in engaging with e-commerce and taking advantage of growth opportunities on the global stage.”From June to August 2024, the HKECIC and the HKTDC conducted phone and online interviews with 352 local trade and manufacturing companies to assess the development of Hong Kong companies’ cross-border e-commerce operations, while also detailing the challenges they face and identifying the support services they require.Driving significant sales growth in the next two yearsAs network technology has become more widespread, while electronic payment services are now ubiquitous and e-commerce platforms have come to offer an ever-expanding range of services, even new entrants and smaller businesses can easily develop cross-border e-commerce operations on a global basis. 90.0% of surveyed companies anticipated that cross-border e-commerce could raise their total sales revenue in the next two years.The surveyed companies in general indicated that cross-border e-commerce positively impacts their expansion plans whether via broader sales channels (69.0%), new market opportunities (50.3%), or enhanced brand awareness (48.9%).Reaching out to global markets: Focusing on the Mainland and ASEANHKTDC Principal Economist Wing Chu, who led the study, said, “The scope of cross-border e-commerce business for Hong Kong companies spans all parts of the world, covering markets, such as Mainland China (75.2%), ASEAN (53.0%), the US (42.2%), Japan (30.9%) and the EU (30.0%). Looking ahead, respondents generally agreed that, for the next two years, Mainland China (61.6%) and ASEAN (44.3%) offer the greatest growth potential. The surveyed companies generally hope to make use of risk management to meet market competitiveness and the challenges outlined, such as insurance for cargo transportation or payments (39.8%), e-commerce promotion (34.4%) and logistics services for both delivery and product returns (33.5%).”Coping with online and offline challengesCross-border e-commerce operators must confront a variety of practical issues relating to both online and offline procedures, including goods delivery, platform charges, exchange rates and refunds as well as market, regulation and financing issues.Of the companies surveyed, 38.4% said that customs clearance procedures in Mainland China and foreign markets are complex, with 31.3% indicating that product returns involve complicated procedures and / high costs, and 29.8% finding it difficult to manage practical issues, such as the international delivery of small orders.Regarding the issues of platform charges, exchange rates and refunds, the high commission rates charged by third-party e-commerce platforms and long payment periods were identified as challenges by 51.1% of respondents. Meanwhile, 46.6% said fluctuating exchange rates or high exchange costs were problems they faced during their cross-border e-commerce operations. 28.4% were concerned about the expansive costs about refund policy.In addition, companies must contend with a wide range of difficulties. Majority of the surveyed companies (84.9%) noted that developing cross-border e-commerce presented market-related challenges, such as keen market competition. Meanwhile, 54% indicated regulatory issues, and 41.2% encountered financial challenges.Leveraging Hong Kong's advantages to unlock global e-commerce opportunitiesIn addition to the questionnaire, HKTDC also interviewed a number of companies engaged in cross-border e-commerce or related businesses. According to expert’s opinion, though the mainland market is huge in scale, the competition is keen. Overseas opportunities abound, such as the advanced economies of Europe and America have mature online shopping markets and e-commerce markets in Southeast Asia.In addition, online sales strategies tailored to target markets are of prime importance, including the collaboration with KOL or influencers and using short-form videos to attract consumers.The study also highlighted Hong Kong's excellent logistics capabilities and extensive air cargo network as well as its well-developed financial markets and diverse financing services, which are well-suited to meeting the financial needs of e-commerce. Meanwhile, Hong Kong serves as an ideal gateway for foreign products entering Mainland China, with the Hong Kong brand enjoying a competitive edge in the region.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3Bb95BADr Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC (left) and Terence Chiu, Commissioner, HKECIC (right)Dr Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC (second left); Terence Chiu, Commissioner, HKECIC (second right); Wing Chu, Principal Economist, HKTDC (first left); and Cynthia Chin, General Manager, HKECIC (first right)References- HKTDC Research Portal https://research.hktdc.com/en- Unleashing the Lucrative Potential of Cross-border E-commerce for Hong Kong Traders https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTg1OTQ2Mzk3MwAbout HKECICThe HKECIC was established in 1966 under the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation Ordinance (Chapter 1115).  Through the provision of export credit insurance services, the HKECIC protects Hong Kong exporters who trade on credit terms with overseas buyers against non-payment risks and helps them conduct export business in a prudent manner.  The HKSAR Government provides a guarantee of HK$80 billion for HKECIC’s contingent liability.About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia enquiriesHKECICCorporate Communication DivisionTina NgTel: (852) 2732 9998Email: tina.ng@hkecic.comHKTDCCorporate Communication & Marketing DepartmentSharon HaTel: (852) 2584 4575Email:sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.orgYuan Tung Financial Relations LimitedLouise SongTel: (852) 3248 5691Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

相片下載：https://shorturl.at/o22Gs香港, 2024年11月27日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 圣诞节将至，致力推动社区可持续发展的冠君产业信托 (股份代号：2778) 旗下一站式美妆地标 LANGHAM BEAUTY 将举办绿色圣诞庆祝活动，携手本地环保艺术策展工作室合作打造沉浸式环保圣诞艺术装饰，并推行美妆空瓶回收计划，以创新多元的艺术体验引导大众投入绿色生活，同时分享节日的喜悦！沉浸式环保圣诞艺术装置 拥抱冬日大自然暖意圣诞活动的首个亮点是LANGHAM BEAUTY 与本地环保艺术策展工作室*携手合作，共同打造结合环保理念的圣诞艺术装置"The Urban Oasis"，寓意繁华中的静蕴绿洲，鼓励大众重拾与大自然的联系。这个位于朗豪坊 L1 的沉浸式装置糅合了可持续设计理念，采用了250件循环再用的塑胶装饰和可重复使用的结构钢架。当大家穿梭其中，会听到森林中的小鸟叫声和风吹过木林的沙沙声，并散发出圣诞树的独特香气，引领大家进入沉浸式的自然疗愈体验，犹如走进一片静谧的都市绿洲！为了响应可持续发展的理念，圣诞树及超过六成的植物在活动结束后将重新种植以及升级再用，让这些迷人的植物获得第二生命。*Earthero Studio 为一家环保策展和顾问工作室，以艺术为媒介传达环保信息，曾于 2022 年举办亚洲首个可持续艺术服饰展览，旗下亦设有一个以剩馀布料及二手单品升级再造的服装品牌。至美可循美妆空瓶回收计划 与社企V Cycle合作另一焦点活动是 LANGHAM BEAUTY 藉著佳节推出"至美可循空瓶回收计划"，收集顾客的美妆空瓶并捐至环保社会企业V Cycle，将可回收的部分进一步加工转化成有用的原料。回收箱设于LANGHAM BEAUTY L2，以植物点缀，期望藉著计划令都市绿洲得以延续，同时唤起大家对大自然的关注，透过共同参与回收行动，一同携手为保护环境出一分力，从绿色美妆融入生活。美容新翼引入多个高潜力的国际美妆品牌LANGHAM BEAUTY刚完成了一楼的扩建，拓展了美容新翼，引入多个高潜力的国际美妆品牌，包括在香港开设的首间美容专柜 Valentino Beauty； 来自美国、拒绝动物测试及致力保护动物权益的纯素彩妆品牌 Hourglass； 由韩国传奇彩妆界大师郑瑄茉创立的 JSM Beauty；来自日本的殿堂级美妆护肤品牌Albion，以及来自欧洲的奢华美妆品牌 Helena Rubinstein，为大众带来多元化的美妆选择，以及人性化的服务及体验，进一步巩固其一站式美妆地标的定位。全港首个"店到点"无缝购物体验企划 创新思维服务顾客为方便大众于佳节购物，LANGHAM BEAUTY 与本地快递公司顺丰香港达成战略合作，推出全港首个美妆主题"店到点"SF服务站，提供免费配送服务，同时积极拓展线上网购e-store 平台，为实体店和线上网店顾客带来"随时买、即日送、无门槛、免运费"的无缝购物体验。左起：冠君产业信托行政总裁侯迅女士及人气女星陈凯琳女士为环保圣诞艺术装置揭幕左起：社企V Cycle创办人及行政总裁史济民先生、环保艺术策展工作室Earthero Studio创办人岑亮仪女士、冠君产业信托行政总裁侯迅女士、人气女星陈凯琳女士、LANGHAM BEAUTY 总经理李佩贞女士出席开幕礼今个圣诞节，让我们与 LANGHAM BEAUTY 一起欢度绿色佳节，并继续推广环保和可持续发展的理念，将绿色意念永续共生，以行动实践绿色生活，感受 LANGHAM BEAUTY 的创造力和绿色美学！LANGHAM BEAUTY"The Urban Oasis（繁华中的静蕴）"圣诞环保艺术装置日期及时间:2024年11月27日至2025年1月2 日星期一至四 :上午11 时至晚上10时星期五至日:上午11 时至晚上10时30分地点:旺角朗豪坊 L1LANGHAM BEAUTY至美可循美妆空瓶回收计划日期及时间:2024年11月27日星期一至四 :上午11时至晚上10时星期五至日:上午11时至晚上10时30分回收点:旺角朗豪坊 LANGHAM BEAUTY L2关于冠君产业信托（股份代号：2778）冠君产业信托拥有及投资提供租金收入的写字楼及零售物业。信托主要投资位于优越地点的甲级商用物业。现时拥有花园道三号及朗豪坊两幢位于香港的地标性物业，并以合资股权形式拥有位于伦敦市中心的 66 Shoe Lane，总楼面面积约300 万平方呎，让投资者可直接投资于优质甲级写字楼及零售物业。信托自2023年荣获全球房地产GRESB可持续的最高五星级别。关于LANGHAM BEAUTY大型美妆概念店LANGHAM BEAUTY位于旺角朗豪坊L1&L2 ，云集60多个顶级美妆、护肤、护发及身体护理品牌，包括 ARMANI BEAUTY、CHANEL BEAUTE、DIOR BEAUTY、ESTEE LAUDER、LANCOME、SHISEIDO、SK-II 、VALENTINO BEAUTY等，带给顾客自然自信的美丽蜕变及全新一站式的购物体验，全面地照顾一众女生的美丽期许。LANGHAM BEAUTY相信忠于自己、怀抱大自然就是由心而发的拥有自信和自然美的第一步。LANGHAM BEAUTY 打破常规地结合人、科学、自然三种元素呈现多元美学，除了在美妆上关注环境的可持续性，更善用科技的力量，在平衡美容消费的同时回馈自然，释放对大自然的善意。 LANGHAM BEAUTY搭建了高级美妆与自然之间的桥梁，在照顾外在美的同时兼顾内在美让，顾客体会到"真‧生活 自然‧美"的真谛。关于朗豪坊冠君产业信托旗下的朗豪坊，位于九龙核心地段旺角，楼高15层，是城中型人的潮流热点。商场近200间商铺荟萃国际及本地最流行时尚品牌、餐饮食肆、戏院，以及大型美妆概念店LANGHAM BEAUTY等。结合全年持续不断的文化和创意推广活动，为顾客打造一站式全新社交及消费体验。朗豪坊为香港首家获得EDGE（Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies）现有建筑一级认证的物业，并荣获绿建环评（BEAM Plus）既有建筑最高铂金级认证。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年11月27日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 继2017年登陆深圳交易所主板后，时隔七年，亚洲物流领导者顺丰控股（6936.HK）于2024年11月27日在港交所挂牌上市，成功成为「A+H」 两地上市企业，推动其国际化战略进一步走深走实。作为一家《财富》世界500强企业，顺丰控股于2024年获评《财富》最受赞赏的中国公司第二位，并连续8年上榜「《财富》最受赞赏的中国公司」，拥有卓越的国际品牌形象。根据弗若斯特沙利文报告，按2023年收入计，顺丰控股是中国及亚洲最大的综合物流服务提供商，也是全球第四大综合物流服务提供商，仅次于联合包裹服务公司（UPS）、敦豪（DHL）和联邦快递（FedEx）。持续创新，引领中国物流行业变革在31年的发展历程中，为进一步完善服务产品，满足客户在时间、重量、频率、距离、状况和地理位置等方面的多样化需求，顺丰控股不仅为现有服务产品开发新功能，亦不断积累进入相邻细分市场并迅速建立市场领先地位的能力。为此，顺丰控股不断进行技术创新，引领中国的物流行业的变革，并已成为行业标杆。公司利用先进技术和数字化解决方案来管理端到端物流营运的完整周期，包括事前规划、事中监察和事后复盘。公司的自研技术使公司能够提供创新的解决方案，以应对各种复杂的物流场景。公司亦向客户提供技术作为服务，使其供应链更加高效。多元增长，提升长期投资价值在持之以恒的创新驱动下，通过内生性增长及外延式并购，顺丰控股在过去十年取得了高速增长，在中国及亚洲多个物流细分领域均处于领先地位。且公司已经度过了资本支出的高峰期，大件、同城等新业务实现了盈利且增长势头强劲。自2021年至2023年，顺丰控股的收入由人民币2,072亿元增长至2,584亿元，复合年增长率为11.7%；归母净利润由人民币47亿元增长至82亿元，复合年增长率为31.9%；息税折旧与摊销前利润由人民币218亿元增长至294亿元，复合年增长率为16.3%。近年来顺丰控股的自由现金流不断走强，2021年至2023年，公司自由现金流由负转正提升至144亿元。随着盈利能力不断提升，公司保持了强劲的现金流，这为未来的业务扩展奠定了坚实的基础。公司基于充沛现金流也有能力持续多举措提升股东回报。同时，近年来，随着业务范围的广泛拓展，顺丰控股已构筑多元增长极，开辟了更多的收入和利润来源。2024年上半年，公司速运及大件业务分部、同城即时配送业务分部、供应链及国际业务分部分别录得收入人民币968亿元、40亿元、329亿元、收入占比为72.1%、2.9%及24.5%。其中，旗舰产品时效快递服务取得收入人民币592亿元，占总收入的比重为44%。当前，顺丰控股正处于高质量可持续增长的新阶段，发展前景远阔。未来，公司将借助国际资本市场的力量，进一步推进国际化发展战略，释放长期价值潜力，朝着成为全球物流行业领导者的目标持续努力。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Nov 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Expert Systems Holdings Limited (“Expert Systems” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 8319), a leading technology and innovation company in the Asia-Pacific region, today announced the unaudited interim results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) for the six months ended 30 September 2024 (the “Reporting Period”). During the Reporting Period, the Group actively responded to market challenges and achieved an increase in gross profit margin despite the downward adjustment in business volume, demonstrating its strong business resilience.During the Reporting Period, the Group recorded revenue of approximately HK$437.2 million. Gross profit amounted to HK$70.9 million, and profit for the 1HFY2025 was HK$7.1 million. The market environment remained uncertain due to factors such as the global economic slowdown and the ongoing Sino-US competition. Nevertheless, the Group actively addressed the market challenges by optimizing its product mix and implementing effective cost-management measures. As a result, its gross profit margin increased from 14.6% in the same period last year to 16.2% during the Reporting Period, underscoring its unwavering business resilience.Mr. Andy Lau, CEO and Executive Director of Expert Systems, said: "Recognizing that the macro environment has been impacted by numerous uncertainties, we have not only made efforts to address challenges, but also adjusted our strategies and optimized our costs. In operating our product lines, we have focused our resources on businesses with high growth potential, including cybersecurity, automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and managed services. Through the close cooperation between our subsidiaries, we have been able to realize their respective advantages and provide comprehensive, one-stop solutions to meet the diverse needs of customers. This horizontal development has helped us to integrate the strengths of various business segments, which has not only enabled us to provide customers with high-value-added integrated solutions, but also enhanced our competitive advantage and laid a solid foundation for our business growth. While optimizing our product portfolio, we have also maintained effective capital allocation, focused on profit margin improvement, and actively responded to the changing business environment."BUSINESS REVIEWIT Infrastructure SolutionsThe Group has continued to provide world-class IT infrastructure solutions to corporate and institutional customers to meet their needs. In light of the frequent occurrence of cybersecurity incidents in recent years, the Group is committed to deploying appropriate cybersecurity solutions to safeguard its customers’ valuable IT assets. Additionally, in response to customers’ strong demand for automation, the Group also provides a wide range of IT infrastructure solutions that align with market trends and the surging demand. Among them, AI can comprehensively assist customers with business automation. To this end, the Group has developed a series of Generative AI (“GenAI”) applications and now offers a one-stop service that encompasses everything from infrastructure to GenAI applications, thereby eliminating any deployment and maintenance support concerns for customers. At this stage, the Group will prioritize allocating resources to two business growth engines of cybersecurity and automation (including AI). This focus aims to enhance its product portfolio and technical support, committed to providing customers with more valuable and comprehensive solutions, thereby driving business growth.IT Infrastructure Management ServicesThe Group anticipates growth in demand for IT infrastructure management services throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Group’s service desk centers in Guangzhou and Kuala Lumpur provide IT outsourcing, help desk and other services to corporate and institutional customers, supporting over 60,000 incidents each month in seven languages. To address new demand, the Group plans to relocate the Guangzhou service desk center to a new facility and expand its capacity. Furthermore, the Group aims to extend its offerings to managed professional services (MPS), including a Network Operation Center (NOC) and Security Operation Center (SOC). All the above are expected to be completed by the first half of 2025. The service desk centers in both locations will create synergies, effectively balancing resources across regions and providing flexible services to customers, which further enhance the Group’s ability to meet the diverse customer needs. In addition, in response to the rising number of cybersecurity incidents, the Group has increased its resources to provide comprehensive cybersecurity consulting services, aiming to help customers proactively prevent cybersecurity incidents.AI BusinessThe Group continues to boost its GenAI business and has successfully developed a series of GenAI products based on cloud or on-premises large language models (“LLM”) for its corporate and institutional customers. The GenAI product series, namely ChatSeries, which includes ChatEnquiry, ChatMinutes and ChatSerivceDesk, offering a variety of functionalities to meet customer needs. Benefiting from the accelerated development of the AI ecosystem in Hong Kong, the Group has received a significant number of inquiries from clients, indicating the strong market demand. This sector is expected to be one of the key drivers in new business growth for the Group.Mr. Lau concluded: "As we enter 2025, Expert Systems will celebrate its 40th anniversary. The two core businesses of IT infrastructure solutions and IT infrastructure management services, as the cornerstones of Expert Systems, provide us with a solid foundation in a volatile market environment, while allowing us to actively develop new AI businesses. Looking ahead, Expert Systems will continue to focus on implementing strategic initiatives, including optimizing product portfolio and cost management, and continue to invest in technological research and development. We will actively respond to market challenges, strive to create value for shareholders and stakeholders, and drive the company to achieve sustainable growth."About Expert Systems Holdings Limited (Stock code: 8319)Established since 1985, Expert Systems Holdings Limited (“ESHL”) is a leading technology and innovation company which operates under the brands “Expert Systems”, “ServiceOne” and “Expert AI Enabling” with around 1,000 IT professionals. We are principally engaged in the provision of IT infrastructure solutions, IT infrastructure management services, and in the development and provision of AI products and AI solutions for corporate and institutional customers in the Asia-Pacific region. For more information, please refer to ESHL's website: https://www.expertsystems.com.hk/.Media Enquiries:Strategic Financial Relations LimitedHeidi SoTel: (852) 2864 4826Email: heidi.so@sprg.com.hkRachel KoTel: (852) 2114 2370Email: rachel.ko@sprg.com.hkMaggie KoTel: (852) 2864 4890Email: maggie.ko@sprg.com.hkWebsite: www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Nov 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Kingworld Medicines Group Limited ("Kingworld Medicines" or the "Group", stock code: 01110.HK), a leading healthcare distribution company, announced that the Group's Kingworld • Longde Life and Health Industrial Park ("Longde Health Industrial Park" or "Industrial Park") in Bao’an Technology City, Longgang District, Shenzhen, has officially commenced operations. The opening ceremony, investment promotion conference, and investor tour were successfully held, marking a new chapter in the Group's 30-year journey in the healthcare industry and establishing a national-level pharmaceutical industry incubation and investment base for the Greater Bay Area. On the same day, Kingworld and Foci jointly launched their new product "Foci Kingworld An Gong Niu Huang Wan."Zhao Li Sheng, Chairman of Kingworld Medicines,attended the grand opening ceremony of Kingworld • Longde Life and Health Industrial Park.The Longde Health Industrial Park was developed according to the national health industry development strategy and aligned with Shenzhen and Longgang District's industrial development plans. Located at the strategic intersection of Shenzhen's Eastern High-speed Rail New Town and International Low-Carbon City, the park covers 10,000 square meters with a total construction area of 57,000 square meters. The park features high-standard production facilities and supporting infrastructure, including pharmaceutical waste treatment facilities, backup power supply systems, and centralized pharmaceutical wastewater treatment systems, providing comprehensive support for the diverse needs of resident enterprises.Construction of Kingworld • Longde Life and Health Industrial Park began in December 2020,planned as a comprehensive park integrating R&D,production, and office facilities for traditional Chinese medicine, Hong Kong medicine, and other health industry enterprises.As a key strategic project of Kingworld Medicines, the Longde Health Industrial Park leverages Kingworld's 30-year global pharmaceutical supply chain resources, mature sales network, and marketing capabilities. It actively integrates pharmaceutical supply chain resources to help park enterprises effectively expand their market channels and provides targeted professional support in financing, listing, policy, and legal matters to accelerate the incubation of pharmaceutical projects and brands aligned with the Group's strategic direction. The Industrial Park has also established innovation platforms, including a Greater Bay Area Youth Exchange Base and Hong Kong Medicine Landing Platform.Furthermore, the Industrial Park houses high-end research institutions including “Hong Kong Medicine Landing Hub”, “Shenzhen-Hong Kong TCM In-Hospital Preparatory Medicinal Products Center” and “Pharmaceutical GSP Supply Chain Distribution Center”. The park has created a life and health achievement transformation platform integrating research institutions, Shenzhen-Hong Kong medical institutions, research experts, and pharmaceutical distribution, making positive contributions to the innovative development of the biomedical industry in the Greater Bay Area.Mr. Zhao Li Sheng, Chairman of Kingworld Medicines, stated: "The Longde Health Industrial Park, as a strategic project in Kingworld Group's Fifth Five-Year Plan, represents a significant milestone in the Group's development. Kingworld Medicines consistently prioritizes technological innovation, emphasizes ecological environmental protection and sustainable development, and strives to create synergistic innovation effects. We aim to build a modern, intelligent, and green health industrial park integrating R&D, production, logistics, and sales, effectively consolidating and maximizing the Group's health industry resources. We hope to establish the park as Longgang's new landmark in the pharmaceutical industry, creating a new highland for exploring health technology, nurturing health industries, and serving human health, contributing to the prosperous development of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry in Longgang and the Greater Bay Area."Zhao Jian Wei (first from right),Managing Director of Kingworld-LongdeHealth,signed a strategic cooperation agreement with partners includingShenzhen Angel FOF and Elong Hotel Technology (under Tongcheng Travel).Simultaneously,they also signed an agreement with Xingwu (Shenzhen) TechnologyCo., Ltd.,which represents one of the enterprises entering the industrial park.About Kingworld Medicines Group ( Stock code: 01110.HK )Kingworld Medicines Group (stock code: 01110.HK) has been committed to building a comprehensive upstream and downstream supply chain system in the healthcare industry for over thirty years, with business coverage in more than 34 provinces and cities across China. In order to adapt to the new trend of consumer upgrading, Kingworld Medicines has built a new retail ecosystem both online and offline. Shenzhen Kingworld Medicines a subsidiary of the Group, mainly engages in the agency of imported branded pharmaceutical and healthcare products in China, and has established a reputation as a leading agent for well-known brands such as Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa, Taiko Seriogan, Kingworld Imada Red Flower Oil and Foci Kingworld An Gong Niu Huang Wan. For more information, please visit https://www.kingworld.com.cn/If you have any media enquiries, please contact LBS Communications Consulting LimitedMs Joanne ChanTel:(852) 3679 3671Email:jchan@lbs-comm.com Mr Jason HoTel:(852) 3752 2675Email:jho@lbs-comm.com Email:kingworldir@lbs-comm.com  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Nov 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Swire Coca-Cola, a leading beverage company operating in Greater China and Southeast Asia, has successfully implemented SAP S/4HANA to optimize its Hong Kong operations, signifying a milestone in the company's digital transformation journey.With a wide-reaching operation, Swire Coca-Cola produces, bottles, and distributes an impressive portfolio of 60 beverage brands, serving a franchise population of over 956 million customers. To stay ahead in the competitive market and address operational challenges in Hong Kong, the company has implemented SAP S/4HANA with the support of SAP Customer Services & Delivery.The solution enabled the company to harmonize its complex operations with flexibility, speed and insights required to tackle both present-day challenges and capture future opportunities in Hong Kong. By optimizing its multifaceted operations, including manufacturing, sourcing, financing, customer ordering, discount offering calculation, warehousing and delivery, Swire Coca-Cola can continuously support delivery across Hong Kong and leverage 360-degree real-time visibility of the automated pricing and offerings.Matthew C.M. Wong, General Manager, Digital & IT – South East Asia, Hong Kong & Taiwan, Swire Coca-Cola Limited, said, “At Swire Coca-Cola, we strive for collective success by consistently supporting our employees, partners, community and the planet. Having the right partner to deliver exceptional results is imperative as they strive to understand our unique needs, provide innovative solutions, and consistently exceed our expectations. We found these impressive qualities with the SAP Customer Services & Delivery Greater China team who seamlessly integrated its solutions into our organization’s system to deliver only the best to both our internal and external stakeholders.”Yee-Ching Wang, Head of Customer Services & Delivery, SAP Greater China, said, “We are delighted to take the lead to transition Swire Coca-Cola’s ERP to SAP S/4HANA. SAP S/4HANA is the ideal platform to support such a complex and vast operation while minimizing disruption, maximizing efficiency and providing cross-functional visibility to better serve Swire Coca-Cola’s customer base and seize new opportunities in Hong Kong.”She also added, “SAP Customer Services & Delivery’ mission is to support our customers in their transformation journeys through the adoption of SAP solutions and innovations and to help address the challenges across multiple business units, processes and technical architectures by providing key outcome for their strategies, thereby maximizing their business values.”   The complexity of Swire Coca-Cola’s implementation necessitated various end-to-end operations to run concurrently and incessantly. Starting with multiple in-depth discussions, the Customer Services & Delivery team laid out the foundation of the road ahead and identified a host of deployment milestones. To ensure a successful implementation, the team stationed on-site consultants at Swire Coca-Cola’s premises to refine and roll out several hundreds of system enhancements.Esmond Tong, Managing Director, SAP Hong Kong and Macau, “Companies seeking to improve operations and efficiency should leverage SAP S/4HANA to accelerate their business  transformation. With SAP S/4HANA's comprehensive capabilities and scalability, companies can adjust the scope and pace of their transformation to align with business strategies and adapt to fast changing market conditions. We look forward to helping more companies adopt SAP’s latest innovations and unlock new business potential.”Photo Download: https://bit.ly/3Z95f4dAbout SAPAs a global leader in enterprise applications and Business AI, SAP (NYSE: SAP) stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. For more information, visit www.sap.com/hk.For more information, press only:Strategic Public Relations Group (SPRG)Andico TsuiEmail: andico.tsui@sprg.com.hk Tel: 2114 4346 / 6902 3831 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Nov 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Ching Lee Holdings Limited (“Ching Lee” or “The Group”, stock code 3728.HK) announced its 2024 Interim Results on Monday, showing impressive performance. Net profits increased by approximately 10% to HK$3.8million compared to the same period last year. Total revenue surged by approximately 29% year-on-year, and profit before tax rose by approximately 11%.For the six months ended 30 September 2024, the profit of the Group was mainly attributable to the revenue growth due to most construction projects progressing smoothly to the middle and final stages in the first half of the year, enabling the Group to successfully collect payments for several projects. The Group continues to achieve earnings growth and protect shareholders’ interests, with basic earnings per share for the six months ended 30 September 2024 being 0.37 HK cents, compared to 0.34 HK cents per share for the six months ended 30 September 2023.The Group has solid financial strength to capture various business opportunities with potential construction projects from our current customer networks. As a main contractor in the private sector in Hong Kong, we focus on our core business while actively seeking opportunities in the public sector for further business development.The Group Chairman, Mr. Ng Choi Wah stated, “With interest rates on the decline, we expect the Hong Kong property market to gradually recover. We have great confidence in the economic outlook and the prospects of the construction industry in Hong Kong. The Group will continue to focus on its core business, delivering high-quality services for both private and public construction projects in Hong Kong, while actively exploring new business opportunities. Our management remains dedicated to increasing our influence within the industry and providing favourable returns for our shareholders.”Media enquiries:New Smile Limited Strategic IR & PR Consultancy      Tel: +852 2126 7076Jenny Lai         jenny.lai@newsmilehk.comRichard Wong      richard.wong@newsmilehk.comElina Zhang       elina.zhang@newsmilehk.comNotes to editors:Ching Lee Holdings Limited “Ching Lee” or “The Group”Ching Lee Holdings Limited, a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands, is a contractor in Hong Kong with over 23 years of experience in public and private sectors. The principal activities of Ching Lee Holdings and its subsidiaries are the provision of construction and consultancy works and project management services in Hong Kong, engaged in providing substructure building works services, superstructure building works services, and repair, maintenance, alteration and addition (RMAA) works services. Ching Lee Holdings Limited was transferred from GEM board to the main board in HKEx on September 18, 2017 with stock code 3728.hk. Company website: http://www.chingleeholdings.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

新加坡, 2024年11月27日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 一场令艺术爱好者心向往之的让·米歇尔·巴斯奎特艺术之旅即将拉开帷幕！今年12月，新加坡将迎来《Behind the Canvas：系列一之让·米歇尔·巴斯奎特》的全球首展，以沉浸式体验为核心，全方位呈现这位当代艺术巨匠的非凡生平与卓越创作。从2024年12月16日至2025年3月6日，这场艺术盛宴将在新加坡滨海湾金沙隆重上演。本次艺术之旅希望通过独特的艺术视角与沉浸式的互动体验，带领观众走入巴斯奎特的艺术世界，与之共鸣。《Untitled (Crown)》，1988此次为期三个月的 “Behind the Canvas” 系列沉浸展由 Jude Robert 与 Angelito Perez Tan, Jr. 联合创立的沉浸式概念艺术平台 Covenant ART，携手由纽约知名收藏家兼出版人Larry Warsh创立的艺术平台 House of Inspiration 共同呈现。同时，本次活动还获得了 AKG Ventures、SEA Pixel Investments、Meridian Alpha Family Office以及Alpha-Omega Holdings等合作伙伴的大力支持，致力于让艺术更贴近大众，使其更触手可及。致敬艺术与传承《Untitled》，1983让·米歇尔·巴斯奎特，这位美国艺术家打破艺术的边界，给当代艺术带来革新的灵魂。他以情感浓烈、直击灵魂的创作风格独树一帜，将强烈的个人视角巧妙融入在新表现主义绘画之中。其作品深刻聚焦于身份认同、种族与社会变迁等发人深省的主题，由此引发的共鸣跨越世代。此次《Behind the Canvas：系列一之让·米歇尔·巴斯奎特》有幸得到巴斯奎特遗产管理机构及其全球授权机构 Artestar 的全力支持，首次深度聚焦巴斯奎特的艺术创作旅程，带来前所未有的视角，引领观众深入了解他的生平、创作历程以及其深远影响力。借助互动装置、珍稀档案以及多感官体验，观众将踏入一场沉浸之旅，亲历巴斯奎特的成长岁月，共振他的创作灵感，见证其职业生涯的重要时刻。这场为期三个月的艺术探索之旅，旨在加深观众对巴斯奎特艺术创作的欣赏，激发思考，共同探讨其作品的深意。“能够将让·米歇尔·巴斯奎特的故事与艺术呈现给亚洲的新观众，我们深感荣幸。巴斯奎特的作品超越了时间、文化与地域的界限，将他的原始创意与独特视角引入一个全新的地区，意义非凡。” House of Inspiration 创始人兼艺术书籍出版公司 No More Rulers 创办人Larry Warsh表示。新加坡：艺术创新的核心枢纽        从左往右：《Untitled (Bust)》1984；《Pez Dispenser》1984；《Trumpet》1984《Behind the Canvas：系列一之让·米歇尔·巴斯奎特》面向大众，旨在让艺术变得更加触手可及。作为 “Behind the Canvas” 系列沉浸展的首站，新加坡进一步巩固了其文化重镇的地位。未来，该系列沉浸展计划在亚洲其它主要城市进行巡回展出。“能够在亚洲推出 ‘Behind the Canvas’ 系列沉浸展的首个篇章，我的内心激动不已。”Covenant ART 联合创始人 Jude Robert 分享道，“作为长期生活在中国、并在奢侈品与艺术领域发展个人事业的从业者，如今能在我的家乡新加坡推出这一原创沉浸式体验，对我而言极具个人意义。让·米歇尔·巴斯奎特是当之无愧的艺术家，我们期望 《Behind the Canvas：系列一之让·米歇尔·巴斯奎特》的体验能够成为激发创造和联结的强大催化剂，彰显这位艺术天才如何在当下依然具有深远的影响力。同时与新加坡国家艺术理事会和新加坡旅游局的紧密合作让我们倍感荣幸，我们非常高兴能够为提升与促进这座城市国家的创意文化贡献一份力量。”《Mitchell Crew》，1983 此次沉浸展亦是 2025 年 1 月备受瞩目的新加坡艺术周的重要组成部分。这一年度盛会致力于向大众展示艺术的多元性。“我们非常高兴与 Covenant ART 合作，通过 ‘Behind the Canvas’ 系列沉浸展推广艺术，激发公众对于艺术的热情与讨论。” 新加坡国家艺术理事会战略合作与参与部门总监Sam Lay表示，“这样的合作对新加坡艺术周至关重要。我们与视觉艺术界及利益相关方的紧密协作，可以进一步巩固新加坡作为全球艺术枢纽的地位。我们热忱欢迎各界人士共同参与这一视觉艺术盛事，与艺术展开深度对话！”切勿错过这场独一无二的艺术体验。了解更多关于《Behind the Canvas：系列一之让·米歇尔·巴斯奎特》，请访问 www.covenantexperiences.com。关于Covenant ARTCovenant ART 专注于创作以艺术为核心的原创沉浸式体验，通过将叙事艺术与尖端科技无缝融合，吸引艺术观众。我们坚信艺术作品背后的故事和灵感，与呈现眼前的作品一样，是生动且美好的。我们的目标是将其融入我们的每一场原创沉浸式体验之中。我们与合作伙伴携手，将全球具有代表性的当代艺术家作品以沉浸式的创新方式呈现，培养新一代的艺术爱好者与鉴赏家。关于House of InspirationHouse of Inspiration 是一个艺术平台，致力于通过出版、展览、创新的产品和体验，将个性、独具代表性、富有启发性和打破边界的当代艺术家及创意人才带给全球的文化爱好者。该平台的使命是致力于艺术鉴赏能力的培养，通过艺术带来多元的意识和积极性，鼓励各种形式的创意表达。关于新加坡滨海湾金沙新加坡滨海湾金沙是亚洲领先的集商务、休闲和娱乐于一体的综合娱乐胜地。这座综合娱乐胜地拥有约 1,850 间豪华酒店客房和套房，并以壮丽的空中花园观景台和标志性的无边泳池而著称。自2010年开业以来，其建筑设计令人惊叹，项目的规划丰富且多元。先进的会议和展览设施，亚洲顶级的奢侈品购物中心，世界级的餐饮与娱乐体验，以及在艺术科学博物馆举办的前沿展览，不仅改变了新加坡的风貌，也重塑了新加坡的旅游格局。新加坡滨海湾金沙致力于成为优秀的企业公民，为员工、社区和环境贡献力量。作为引领酒店行业的企业之一，新加坡滨海湾金沙雇佣了超过 11,500 名的成员，通过其社区参与计划“金沙关怀”（Sands Cares）积极回馈社会，并透过全球可持续性战略“Sands ECO360”引领环保事业。了解更多详情，请访问官方网站：www.marinabaysands.com关于AKG VenturesAKG Ventures 是一家由 Franklin Li 领导的全球宏观对冲基金，将前沿的数据和事件分析深入结合进研究，将全球宏观经济事件和市场波动转化为投资机会。公司相信每一次波动都孕育着改变未来的潜力。Franklin是亚洲的传奇交易员，曾投资并孵化了多个国际知名独角兽。他对人文与艺术充满热情，同时也热衷于收藏与慈善事业。关于SEA PixelSEA Pixel Investments 是一家总部位于新加坡的风险投资基金，其投资范围涵盖东南亚地区、中国（含香港地区）以及美洲地区。SEA Pixel 的投资组合包括 Lalamove、由腾讯支持的兴盛优选等知名企业，并且是 Infinity Ventures Crypto (IVC) 基金、Web 3.0、GameFi 和 DeFi 领域的早期有限合伙人，也是 IVC 的联合投资者。关于Meridian AlphaMeridian Alpha 家族办公室凭借其庞大且多元的合作伙伴网络，为家族及其他超高净值家庭甄别优质投资契机，谋求长远的卓越成就，并用心维系可持续性的合作纽带。关于Alpha-Omega HoldingsAlpha-Omega Holdings 是一家位于新加坡和伦敦的家族办公室，投资领域涵盖房地产、科技创投以及相关的特殊机会。公司致力于在实现多代财富保值增值的同时，为社会带来积极影响。关注我们的社交媒体：Instagram: @basquiatexperience.sgTikTok: @basquiatexperience.sgFacebook: basquiatexperience.sg小红书: Behind The Canvas微信: Behind The Canvas媒体垂询，请联系：JMB@invade.co  Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.