Category: ACN Newswire

PIONEERTOWN, CA, June 13, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – ESCAPE Records releases two transcendent works from its secretive Mojave Desert hub in Pioneertown CA: the Parallel Universe EP, a genre-defying musical odyssey from touring electronic artists and industry veterans, and Gong Song! (Live from Escape, Pioneertown CA), a 45-minute sound healing masterpiece by Alessandra Montana.Naturally Occurring Emoji – BEEPLEEveryday from BEEPLE. Cover of Parallel Universe EP. Courtesy of Escape Records LLC.Crafted where social media fades to the obscure and creativity thrives, these two new records aim to forge deep audience connections – inspiring a sense of solidarity between the creative and their audience.The Parallel Universe EP blends electronic, Americana, and Latin vibes, born during a songwriting retreat at ESCAPE’s legendary studio, some 40 miles from the gates of Coachella in the high desert of California, a mile above sea level under a myriad of stars. Listeners are invited to ponder what their l…

With the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia’s approval, the Ria Payroll Management System, coupled with the Ria Wallet and Prepaid Card Program, in collaboration with Mastercard, aims to promote financial inclusion among unbanked migrant workers throughout Malaysia, offering employers a secure and compliant way to manage their payroll needs.KUALA LUMPUR, June 13, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Ria Money Transfer (“Ria”), a global leader in the cross-border money transfer industry and business segment of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT) has been officially approved by the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM) for the disbursement of digital wage payments via the Ria Wallet. By streamlining wage distribution through digital means, the Ria Prepaid Card Program, in collaboration with Mastercard, provides an omni-channel solution to employers who may struggle with conventional banking access for their workforce.The Ria Wallet facilitates various financial activities such as deposi…

SINGAPORE / INDIA, June 13, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Asia Research & Engagement (ARE), a leading sustainability-focused consultancy and capital markets engagement firm, has expanded its India team with two senior appointments: Shishir Soti, Director, Global Operations and Partnerships and Arun Kumar, Strategic Advisor – Power Markets and Technology Innovation.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Singapore, ARE works across Asia’s key economies – including China, India, and Japan – to drive sustainability outcomes through the alignment of capital markets, corporate strategy, and policy. India’s expanding influence in energy, agriculture, and capital markets makes it not just a domestic focus but a regional anchor for accelerating Asia’s net-zero transition.“India is already making bold strides on its decarbonisation journey,” said Benjamin McCarron, Founder & Managing Director, ARE. “Expanding our footprint here strengthens our ability to connect investor expectations and corporate amb…

KEY HIGHLIGHTS- Revenue up by 20.7% to HK$782.3 million- Gross profit increased by 22.4% to HK$413.7 million- Consolidated profit attributable to equity shareholders grew by 51.2% to HK$197.3 million- The Board recommends a final dividend of HK11.5 cents per share- Flagship proprietary brands Ho Chai Kung, Po Chai Pills, and Flying Eagle Woodlok Oil delivered robust growth through effective brand management campaigns- Concentrated Chinese medicine granules (“CCMG”) remained resilient, providing a steady contribution to overall business performanceHONG KONG, Jun 12, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JBM (Healthcare) Limited (“JBM Healthcare” or the “Company”; Stock Code: 2161, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a leading branded healthcare products marketer and distributor in Hong Kong, today announced the annual results of the Group for the year ended 31 March 2025 (“FY2025” or the “Reporting Period”).Despite a lackluster retail environment in Hong Kong, JBM Healthcare delivered a robust fi…

– On the Final Pitching Day of Start-up Express, 10 winners were selected, with xxx and AniTech Limited receiving the ESG Award and the My Favourite Start-up Award respectively- More than 200 industry players attended, helping start-ups to establish connections and increase exposure, and continue to promote Hong Kong’s entrepreneurial ecosystem- Majority of the 10 winners are health tech start-ups, while others represented sectors such as green tech, smart city and AI SolutionsHONG KONG, Jun 12, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – 10 start-ups were selected as winners at the eighth edition of Start-up Express, an entrepreneurship development programme organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) which came to a successful conclusion. The ESG Award was presented to Green Vigor Limited in recognition of the best sustainable and socially impactful business solution, and AniTech Limited  won the My Favourite Start-up Award as determined through audience live polling. The 10 start-ups will pa…

MUNICH, June 11, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – A global energy transition is no longer optional-it’s a necessity. But behind the scenes of solar and wind, another technology is entering industrial reality with far greater implications. Neutrinovoltaic technology, developed by the Neutrino® Energy Group, is not a distant concept. It’s an operational platform for decentralized, 24/7 energy generation that is now expanding into mobility, aerospace, marine systems, and even high-security communications.Neutrinovoltaic Energy: Quiet, Infinite, Everywhere. Neutrinovoltaic technology converts the kinetic energy of neutrinos and other non-visible radiation into electricity. These omnipresent particles trigger atomic vibrations in a nanomaterial composed of alternating layers of graphene and doped silicon. The resulting resonant frequency is transformed into direct current. Far from ambient energy scavenging, this is a controlled, scalable generation method already powering advanced applications.Power With…

HONG KONG, Jun 11, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Design Gallery continues to champion original Hong Kong designs. The annual “Love HK” exhibition returns from 11 June to 6 July, in partnership with STICKYLINE, a prominent creative team in Hong Kong, and will debut their latest artwork, “The Carved Duo”, at the Design Gallery Wan Chai shop, featuring large-scale artistic paper sculptures that capture the essence of a traditional dragon and phoenix grand hall.Carved dragon and phoenix statues were iconic decorations in Hong Kong’s banquet halls during the 1970s. STICKYLINE reimagines these symbols through contemporary geometric paper sculptures, incorporating pixel-like grid patterns into the Design Gallery’s window. This artwork retains the auspicious meanings of the dragon and phoenix while refining their forms, exploring how cultural heritage can evolve within modern contexts.STICKYLINE’s co-founder Mic Leong said, “We are thrilled to collaborate wi…

HONG KONG, June 11, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Identity verification and regulatory compliance provider Blockpass is excited to announce a new partnership as it begins working with CryptoSwift OÜ, the Travel Rule compliance service, to enhance and simplify the process of meeting regulatory standards around the world. This endeavor will see CryptoSwift’s Travel Rule compliance measures added to Blockpass’ suite of regulatory solutions, enabling one-stop access to comprehensive compliance.Blockpass, the Safe Network for Crypto™, has pioneered reusable identities and crypto-native KYC/AML solutions. Its turnkey suite of compliance tools is designed to lower onboarding costs, automate remediation, prove humanity and protect against malicious actors, fraudulent activities, bots, and AI. Businesses can set up services quickly, test them for free, and start verifying users. With around one million verified identity profiles, Blockpass facilitates instant onboarding, and to date over a thousand busines…

HONG KONG, Jun 9, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)’s new Chairman Prof Frederick Ma met with media today, outlining the HKTDC’s strategic direction to help Hong Kong enterprises navigate global challenges and seize new opportunities.Prof Ma said: “The international trade landscape is turbulent, and enterprises urgently need to reassess their development strategies. As both a springboard for the country and an international hub, Hong Kong possesses the unique advantages of internal and external connectivity and is poised to play a pivotal role in the new trade landscape.”He pointed out that HKTDC will help Hong Kong businesses connect globally and turn challenges into opportunities. Through three strategic directions —1) reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as a superconnector and super value-adder to highlight its international status and deepen ties with global markets, 2) building a multinational supply chain management centre, and 3) promote trade digitalisa…

West Palm Beach, FL, June 10, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly served once again as the Official Apparel and Jersey Partner for Chestertons Polo in the Park, one of the world’s largest and most iconic polo lifestyle festivals. Held June 6-8, 2025, at the historic Hurlingham Park in the heart of London, this year’s edition welcomed over 30,000 attendees across three thrilling days of international polo, sport-inspired fashion, and family-friendly entertainment.U.S. Polo Assn. at Chestertons Polo in the ParkTeam Riyadh and Tournament MVP Cesar Crespo and Arkham Team Punta Cana’s Tommy Severn Battling for the Ball at Chestertons Polo in the Park Wearing the Iconic Double Horsement Logo From Apparel and Jersey Sponsor U.S. Polo Assn.As the Official Apparel and Jersey Partner, U.S. Polo Assn. outfitted all participating teams of the weekend, as well as staff uniforms. The brand also hosted an immersive on-site experi…

SAN DIEGO, CA, June 10, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has signed a support and sustainment contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for logistics and maintenance of the Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system. The contract – known as the UK Protector Availability and Support Solution or UK PASS – will provide ongoing support for the new Protector RPA systems supplied by GA-ASI and now being operated by the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF). The Protector RPA is based on GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian®.Photo: Royal Air ForceUK PASS is a Direct Commercial Sale contract and includes support for the Protector program’s RPA, the Certifiable Ground Control Stations and the Synthetic Training Systems.”This contract marks an essential milestone in the fielding of the Protector RPA system for the RAF,” said Chris Dusseault, Vice President of MQ-9B in Europe. “With the UK PASS contract in place, we can now transition from the test and de…

HONG KONG, Jun 6, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (the “Trust”) (Stock Code: 2778), owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, has partnered with “My Lupus Diary” (MLD), the first multimedia lupus awareness organisation in Hong Kong, and Eaton Club, a premium coworking space providing venue support, to present “Lupus Reimagined” Art Exhibition at its properties. The exhibition features the original artworks of lupus patients, expressing their journey in facing physical and emotional challenges via the universal language of art. This initiative aims to enhance public awareness and understanding of health, diversity and inclusion. The exhibition features diverse artistic expressions including photographs, paintings, headdresses, and installation art pieces for public viewing. A highlight piece is a warrior armour made from two months’ worth of medication taken by one of the patients, symbolising how lupus patients, despite requiring long-term medication, remain…

New Oslo Office to Drive National Cyber Resilience, and Private and Public Sector Transformation Across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and IcelandPORTO, Portugal, June 5, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Naoris Protocol, the global leader in decentralized trust infrastructure and post-quantum cybersecurity, proudly announces the opening of its Nordic Regional Command Center in Oslo, Norway. This new office marks a major milestone in the company’s strategic global expansion, serving as a central hub for government partnerships, digital sovereignty solutions, and the distribution of critical defense-grade technologies across the Nordic region, covering Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland.This Nordic expansion is spearheaded by Major General (ret.) Inge Kampenes, former Chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces Cyber Defence and a decorated fighter pilot with deep expertise in defense strategy and cyber warfare. Kampenes brings decades of strategic military leadership to Naoris Consulting, the gl…

SAN JOSE, CA, June 6, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) -?A recently disclosed exploit targeting perimeter firewalls from a leading cybersecurity vendor has once again underscored a critical reality: even the strongest perimeter defenses are not impenetrable. As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, organizations must shift their focus beyond breach prevention – toward containment, internal access control, and real-time response.TACACS.net, the most advanced enterprise implementation of TACACS+, empowers organizations with precision control over administrative access. With over a decade of proven performance in mission-critical environments, TACACS.net enforces granular, role-based command policies and provides deep session auditing to contain threats post-breach. Whether deployed on-premises, in virtualized environments, or in the cloud,?TACACS.net?offers unmatched deployment flexibility and industry-leading logging capabilities.To further strengthen post-compromise resilience,?TACACS.net?sends detaile…

The Generation Essentials Group’s Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants to Begin Trading on the New York Stock Exchange and NYSE American on June 5, 2025, under Ticker Symbols “TGE” and “TGE WS”, Respectively.HONG KONG, Jun 5, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Jun 4, The Generation Essentials Group (“TGE”), an entity jointly established by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD), and Black Spade Acquisition II Co (NASDAQ: BSII) (“Black Spade II”) are pleased to confirm the completion of their previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”). The listed company following the Business Combination is TGE, and its Class A ordinary shares and warrants will commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange and NYSE American under the ticker symbols “TGE” and “TGE WS”, respectively, on June 5, 2025.The announcement of the completion of the Business Combination comes after Black Spade II’s shareholders voted to approve the transaction on May 30, …

HONG KONG, Jun 4, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TF International Securities Group Limited (“TF International”) together with China CITIC Bank International Limited, Citigroup Global Markets Limited and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc announced the successful assistance in the Kyrgyz Republic’s issuance of a 5-year USD benchmark international bond (represented by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic acting through the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic). Originally targeting an issuance size of approximately USD 500 million, the transaction saw overwhelming market demand during bookbuilding, with peak orders exceeding USD 2.1 billion (including USD 50 million underwriter’s order) from over 130 investors. The final issuance size was upsized to USD 700 million with a coupon rate of 7.75%. This fully reflects the global capital market’s strong confidence in the Kyrgyz Republic’s economic development prospects and TF International’s cross-border financing capabilities.Central Asia’s Ice-Br…

BANGKOK, June 4, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – On June 1, 2025, Central Pattana plc, Thailand’s leading real estate developer and operator of Central shopping centers nationwide, proudly led one of the world’s largest Pride celebrations as more than 300,000 people gathered in Bangkok for the Bangkok Pride Parade 2025, which culminated in a powerful finale at centralwOrld — now recognized as a landmark of global inclusion.Marking its 6th year as The Pioneer of Equality, Central Pattana launched Thailand Pride Celebration 2025: “Pride For All”, under the theme “Embracing Freedom,” reaffirming its vision of “Place for All” and its mission of imagining better futures for everyone.The celebration began with “Love with Pride 2025” at centralwOrld and expanded nationwide across 39 Central shopping centers, making it Thailand’s most inclusive and far-reaching Pride campaign to date – uniting voices from around the world.A highlight of the campaign is BEYOND THE RAINBOW 2025, a public exhibition inviting a…

Kuala Lumpur, Jun 4, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Jun 3, CBL International Limited (NASDAQ: BANL) (the “Company” or “CBL”), the listing vehicle of Banle Group (“Banle” or “the Group”), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to the lesser of $5 million of the Company’s ordinary shares (the “Ordinary Shares”) or 5 million Ordinary Shares. Repurchases under the share repurchase program may be made in the open market, with the actual timing and amount of repurchases depending on market conditions and corporate needs. The share repurchase program will expire on April 15, 2028. The program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular number of Ordinary Shares, and the share repurchase program may be extended, modified, suspended or discontinued at any time at the Company’s discretion.Dr. Teck Lim Chia, Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated: “The Board believes that the current market price of our shares does not fully reflec…