Category: ACN Newswire

HONG KONG, Feb 21, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (“Carl Zeiss”) is proud to honor EuroEyes International Eye Clinic Limited (“EuroEyes International” or the “Company”) for achieving the prestigious title of the most AT LISA® trifocal lens Implantations worldwide for nine consecutive years. This recognition underscores EuroEyes International’s significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology and highlights its leadership in innovative eye care solutions.At a ceremony held in Hong Kong today, Carl Zeiss acknowledged EuroEyes International’s  remarkable milestone of successfully completed more than a million procedures in the past 32 years, the most of its kind in the world. The milestone achievement not only stands as proof of EuroEyes International’s commitment to excellence in innovative and patient-centered eye care, but also highlights its crucial role in advancing vision correction through implantation of trifocal lenses and setting new standards in ophthalmic pract…

Calgary, Canada, Feb 20, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Reach, a leading global Merchant of Record (MoR) solution, is proud to announce a strategic investment from Primus Capital that will help the company scale its operations, accelerate its aggressive product roadmap, and augment its existing world-leading payments, tax compliance, and fraud protection solutions for retail and SaaS businesses worldwide.Reach Official LogoAnnual Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) for Reach grew 95% year-over-year in Q4 2024 and the organization is primed to extend its leadership in the enterprise MoR market. The investment by Primus Capital will primarily be used to enhance support for enterprise businesses, further develop its ecommerce product mix, and expand its existing global entity network into additional in-demand markets.”We’re thrilled to have Primus as a strategic partner as we continue to scale our solution for global merchants,” said Sam Ranieri, CEO of Reach. “This investment will allow us to strengthen o…

HONG KONG, Feb 20, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today announced its work focus for the 2025/26 fiscal year, which aims to strengthen Hong Kong’s competitive advantages and intensify efforts to promote Hong Kong as a resilient international business hub. Embracing opportunities arising from global development trends, the HKTDC continues to create new opportunities for Hong Kong businesses.HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said: “Just two months into 2025, the HKTDC has already held a number of major events, such as the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) in January and three trade fairs, which attracted strong participation from attendees, buyers and exhibitors from around the world, a herald of a year of vibrant business activity.”“Looking ahead, the HKTDC will strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a resilient and connected international business hub, intensify efforts to promote our city’s advantages to the global business community and promote further integration …

Johannesburg, South Africa, Feb 20, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – South Africa has taken a big step to boost its national cybersecurity. It has adopted the National Cybersecurity Policy Framework (NCPF), which came out in December 2015. This framework gives a full plan for cybersecurity. It focuses on protecting Critical Information Infrastructure (NCII) that supports key areas like energy, banking, and telecommunications.The NCPF aims to tackle cybersecurity issues and make the nation stronger against cyber threats. It does this by getting the government, private companies, and regular people to work together. The framework also has plans to fight cybercrime, help law enforcement do a better job, and teach people about cybersecurity through education programs. South Africa sees international teamwork as a crucial part of its online safety plan. It takes part in worldwide talks about cyber protection rules.The NCPF aims to bring together the whole country to shield vital computer systems, lower th…

SINGAPORE, Feb 20, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Self-care has traditionally taken a backseat in our fast-paced world, yet its importance cannot be overstated. Rather than viewing external relationships as the ultimate source of fulfilment, many are prioritising personal well-being and self-care. This shift has redefined how individuals approach health, empowerment, and overall quality of life.Despite its proven benefits—reducing stress, boosting self-esteem, and strengthening our connections with others—self-care is often neglected. A recent study found that only a third of people practice self-care daily, highlighting the need to prioritise habits that nourish the mind and body.LAC emphasises the importance of self-care, encouraging individuals from all walks of life to nurture their well-being and invest in their health.To support this journey of self-care, LAC (pronounced L-A-C) has thoughtfully curated a selection of wellness essentials designed to help individuals juggling packed schedules f…

Leading regional insurtech Igloo expands reach through new partnerships and products with notable consumer finance brands, e-commerce platforms, and digital wallets in Southeast Asia including Salmon, Skyro, and Shopee in the Philippines; Kredivo, DANA, and Akulaku in Indonesia, and True Money and Lazada in ThailandInsurance industry vet Sasitharan Krishnan joins as Chief Distribution Officer to lead Igloo’s multi-modal distribution across digital and traditional channels SINGAPORE, Feb 21, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Leading regional insurtech Igloo enters 2025 with a strong push, launching new partnerships, introducing new products with existing partners across the region, and appointing a Chief Distribution Officer to grow its embedded insurance and sales intermediaries business lines.Sasitharan Krishnan, Chief Distribution Officer, IglooNew and enhanced partnerships with leading brandsBuilding on their collaboration in 2024, Igloo and Salmon are strengthening their partnership in 2025 with t…

Schaumburg, Illinois, Feb 21, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Giftify, Inc. (NASDAQ:GIFT) (the “Company”), the owner and operator of CardCash.com and Restaurant.com, and a leader in the incentives and rewards industry, today announced that CardCash.com is offering consumers smart saving solutions for high-cost GLP-1 weight loss prescription medications like Ozempic (semaglutide) from Novo Nordisk and Zepbound (tirzepatide) from Eli Lilly.CardCash.com, Giftify’s secondary gift card exchange platform, provides consumers with an innovative approach to reduce rising out-of-pocket expenses for increasingly popular GLP-1 medications. The strategy leverages discounted pharmacy gift cards from major retailers including CVS and Walgreens.This program aligns with current national efforts to address healthcare affordability challenges. By providing practical tools to reduce prescription costs, CardCash.com is contributing to the ongoing public dialogue around making essential medications more accessible for al…

HONG KONG, Feb 19, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today announced the appointment of a new Chairman for the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).The HKTDC welcomes the HKSAR Government’s appointment of Prof Frederick Ma Si-hang as the new Chairman of the HKTDC. Prof Ma is currently the Non-Executive Chairman of FWD Group and a member of the Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers. As the former Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development and Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, Prof Ma is well acquainted with the Council’s work in promoting Hong Kong’s strengths and advantages. His two-year term as HKTDC Chairman will commence on 1 June 2025 and will run until 31 May 2027. Dr Peter K N Lam, current Chairman of the HKTDC, remarked: “Hong Kong’s post-pandemic economy faces numerous challenges. Over the past six years, I have been honoured to serve as Chairman of the HKTDC. I would like to express…

HONG KONG, Feb 19, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (stock code: 2778), the owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, announces its financial results for year ended 31 December 2024.Summary of financial results FY 2024FY 2023ChangeTotal Rental Income (HK$ million)2,1852,312- 5.5%Net Property Income (HK$ million)1,8201,946- 6.5%Distributable Income (HK$ million)9581,122- 14.6%Distribution per unit (HK$)0.14220.1683- 15.5% 31 Dec 202431 Dec 2023ChangeGross Value of Portfolio (HK$ million)60,10462,950- 4.5%Net Asset Value per unit (HK$)7.167.72- 7.3%Gearing Ratio23.7% 22.8%+ 0.9 pp Ms. Christina Hau, Chief Executive Officer (Left) & Ms. Amy Luk, Investment and Investor Relations Director (Right)OverviewAmid the volatile macro environment, the occupancy of the Trust’s properties portfolio demonstrated resilience in 2024. While tenants’ sales of Langham Place Mall continued to outperform the market in 2024, office rental remained under pressure in view of the …

SAN DIEGO, CA, Feb 19, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and CAE are pleased to announce a long-term agreement for the development and production of the next-generation mission trainer for GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian® remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS). The contract with GA-ASI includes a firm order for 11 mission trainers, with the opportunity to deliver up to 50 devices over the next five years. The agreement brings together two industry leaders to enhance the training capabilities for operators of MQ-9B and builds on the long-standing business relationship between GA-ASI and CAE.Recognized globally as the reference in synthetic training for RPAS, CAE leverages the latest visualization technology in the development of the next-generation MQ-9B SkyGuardian Mission Trainers. The trainers will employ the CAE Prodigy Image Generator to provide a highly realistic training environment to replicate flight operations. Powered by a state-of-the-art gaming engine…

HONG KONG, Feb 19, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) announced its continued support for elite athletes from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) for the third consecutive year. The Presentation Ceremony for Nissin Foods Scholarship for Elite Athletes 2024/2025 was held to present scholarships for seven outstanding athletes, who not only excel in their sports but also aspire to become future educators. The scholarship will cover their full tuition fees throughout their study period, so they can focus on their studies without worrying about their financial burden.Established in 2022 by Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund, the scholarship is intended to encourage elite athletes taking the Bachelor of Health Education (Honours) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme at EdUHK to pursue studies and become health educators in the future while continuing to strive for excellence in their athletic performance.The four new awardees f…

HONG KONG, Feb 19, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, China Enterprise ICT Solutions Limited (“China Entercom”), and H&H Group (“H&H Group”) has forged a successful partnership, strengthening the “Belt and Road” initiative and embodying the service of “CITIC, your trusted partner for Going Global and Coming to China”, deepening the company’s strategy of connecting the world and fostering ecosystem collaboration. This partnership showcases how holistic information security and agile connectivity are achieved through a strengthened digital infrastructure, demonstrating how enterprises can excel in the global market by harnessing digital capabilities and embarking on a successful digital journey.An Unbreakable Bond: From Biostime to a Globally Diversified BrandEstablished as Biostime, H&H Group has over…

JAKARTA, Feb 18, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Indonesia Economic Summit (IES) 2025 officially opened today in Jakarta, attended by more than 1,500 participants from 48 countries. The two-day summit (Feb 18-19), organized by the Indonesian Business Council (IBC), offers a forum for 100 speakers representing policy makers, business leaders, experts, and academics.Chairman of the IBC Supervisory Board Arsjad Rasjid said that IES 2025 focuses on two main topics, growth and prosperity, which are expected to be catalysts for real action in various sectors.”We hope that IES 2025 is not just a gathering place but can be a turning point where ideas become concrete steps. We want to ensure that the discussions held at IES 2025 are able to create a significant impact in driving Indonesia’s economic growth and realizing people’s welfare,” said Arsjad.Chairman of the IBC Supervisory Board Arsjad RasjidHe added that high, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth can only be achieved with strong collabora…

MANILA, Feb 18, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – GoDaddy, a global leader in empowering entrepreneurs, unveiled GoDaddy Airo®, an innovative AI-powered experience set to transform small and medium-sized businesses sector. This groundbreaking new AI-powered experience enables entrepreneurs to establish a comprehensive online presence within minutes, bridging the gap between vision and digital reality.Selina Bieber, Vice President for International Markets at GoDaddy, emphasized the new experience’s significance, “GoDaddy Airo® provides accessible AI-powered tools for Asian entrepreneurs and business owners to realize the benefits of using AI technology to help build and grow their digital brands together effortlessly.”The AI-driven features include instant brand creation, digital marketing tools, Search Engine Optimization, and a user-friendly interface that allows navigation of advanced features without technical expertise. GoDaddy Airo® generates custom logos, websites, and email addresses in moment…

– This year’s twin jewellery shows are bringing together some 4,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions- Nearly 70% of exhibitors are coming from outside Hong Kong, with an increase in the number of exhibitors from Japan and the UAE- In line with industry trends, the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show has introduced a Gold Jewellery Zone and also gathered affordable luxury jewellery, men’s/unisex jewellery and other distinctively designed products- More than 30 seminars, networking activities and parades will be organised to foster industry dialogue and exchange insights on the latest market trendsHONG KONG, Feb 18, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The two world-class jewellery shows organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will open in early March in the successful “two shows, two venues” format. The 11th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo from 2 to 6 March, showcasing a wide range of jewellery raw materials, whil…

SAN DIEGO, CA, Feb 17, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – EPI, an entity of EDGE Group and the cornerstone of precision engineering in the UAE’s aerospace, oil and gas, and defence industries, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with General Atomics-Systems Integration, an affiliate of General Atomics.General Atomics signs an MOU with EPI on February 17, 2025 during IDEX.The signing ceremony was held on February 17, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2025.”Through this collaboration, EPI will significantly expand its capabilities. This will include the establishment of a state-of-the-art facility to support the production of electromechanical systems,” said Michael Deshaies, CEO of EPI.”Working with EPI will mark a leap forward in the development and manufacturing of this advanced aviation technology,” said General Atomics-Systems Integration Vice President Scott Sappenfield. “We expect to offer safe, affordable…

HONG KONG, Feb 18, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, a subsidiary of Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (“GTJAI” or “the Company”, stock code: 1788.HK), acted as the sole overall coordinator and placing agent to assist iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (“iMotion Automotive Technology”, stock code: 1274.HK) in successfully and rapidly completing the placing of 11,190,200 new H shares at HK$20.88 per share, raising a total of over HK$230 million on 17 February. This is iMotion’s second public equity financing activity in the secondary market after its Hong Kong IPO and its second placing with GTJAI’s assistance.In December 2024, GTJAI assisted iMotion Automotive Technology in the issuance of a total of 4,427,000 new H shares, raising approximately HK$78 million. With its extensive investor network and outstanding project execution capabilities, GTJAI has won the trust and recognition of its clients and was re-appointed by iMotion Autom…

MANILA, Feb 18, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Following a groundbreaking debut in Morocco, organised by CollabConf, the GenAI Summit Tour is making its highly anticipated stop in Manila, bringing together top government leaders, business executives, and AI innovators to shape the future of AI adoption in the Philippines.Supported by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), with the Global AI Council as its AI Advisory partner and Philippines CIO Association & G100 Mission as Community Partners, GenAI Summit Philippines 2025, which will be held on  April 29-30, 2025, is set to be the nation’s most influential AI event, addressing the critical role of AI in enterprise transformation, national security, and economic growth.As the Philippines accelerates its AI adoption, the summit arrives at a pivotal moment.- The National AI Strategy Roadmap aims to position the Philippines as an AI powerhouse in ASEAN, integrating AI into governance, public services, and economic policies.- …

MANILA, Feb 18, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – In an era where cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, organizations must adopt a proactive approach to safeguard their digital assets. The 2025 Cyber Resilience Summit: Delivering Competitive Advantage Through Security, hosted by Customized Training Solutions (CTS) Pte. Ltd. , will bring together top cybersecurity experts, government officials, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge strategies for strengthening cyber resilience.What Is the Event About?The 2025 Cyber Resilience Summit, which will be held at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Philippines and Zoom on March 5-6, 2025, is a premier two-day event designed to address the growing cyber threats and equip organizations with actionable solutions. The summit will focus on a holistic approach to cybersecurity—integrating People, Processes, and Technology—to ensure business continuity and long-term resilience.Key topics include:Data-Driven Intelligence – Strengthening cybersecurity through…