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JAKARTA, Apr 28, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Wintermar recorded a 31.4%YOY increase in Gross Profit to US$6.6 million for 1Q2025, with US$4.1 million Operating Profit (+52.5% YOY), driven by Owned Vessels gross margin expansion.Margin expansion in the Owned Vessel Division continued to boost profitability, despite a slow quarter where Total Revenue fell by 9.2%YOY from US$18.4 million in 1Q2024 to US$16.7 million in 1Q2025. The lower revenue stemmed from a slower than expected start after the monsoon season which primarily affected the Chartering Division.Owned Vessel DivisionThe Owned Vessel Division continued to perform well as the high tier vessels and mid-tier DP vessels saw improved utilization. Gross Profit from Owned Vessel jumped by 55.8%YOY to US$6.1 million for 1Q2025 as compared to 1Q2024, generated from revenues of US$14.8 million (+6.1%YOY). With more PSVs working, Owned Vessel gross margin has continued to increase to 41.2% in 1Q2025 from 28.1% in 1Q2024. Average charter rates for …

– Five HKTDC trade fairs kick off today, including the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Home InStyle, Fashion InStyle, Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong, while two major licensing events, the Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference, will begin tomorrow- Celebrating its 40th edition, the Gifts & Premium Fair showcases creative and functional products, with award-winning entries from the Hong Kong Smart Design Awards highlighting local design talent- Home InStyle introduces the Gerontech Living Pavilion and expands its upgraded Cultural and Creative Avenue, welcoming first-time exhibitors from the Czech Republic- Fashion InStyle’s new highlighted zone, NEXT@Fashion InStyle, features advanced fashion materials from over 60 global suppliers, with renowned international fashion designer and Self-Portrait brand founder Han Chong joining as ambassador- The two packaging fairs present printing and packaging solutions that balance…

Key Highlights:Overall hiring activity in the Philippines grows by 11% year-on-year as of March 2025.Month-on-month hiring activity experiences an 8% decline.Hospitality & Travel sector leads annual hiring growth with a 37% increase.Education and IT & Telecom sectors see year-on-year hiring slowdown of 13% and 8% respectively.MANILA, Apr 28, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Jobs platform, foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), today released the foundit Insights Tracker (fit) for the Philippines, highlighting a significant 11% annual growth in hiring activities, despite an 8% month-on-month decline in March 2025The monthly hiring trends reflect seasonal hiring slowdowns post-year-end recruitment drives, budgetary realignments, and cautious hiring sentiment amid evolving economic conditions.Commenting on the Philippines’ job market trends, V Suresh, CEO of foundit, stated, “The continued growth in hiring activity reflects the resilience of the Philippine job market and its steady economic r…

HONG KONG, Apr 26, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference – Zhejiang Ningbo Forum cum Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum, co-organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government and Ningbo Municipal People’s Government, was held Friday, Apr. 25, at the Shangri-La Hotel, Ningbo. The event attracted over 600 government and business leaders who discussed collaboration opportunities among Zhejiang, Ningbo and Hong Kong.The event was held on the 20th anniversary of the Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum. Hong Kong’s business advantages were highlighted to Zhejiang government officials as well as business leaders from the finance, supply chain, innovation and technology and professional services sectors. In addition to fostering Zhejiang-Hong Kong and Ningbo-Hong Kong collaboration, Zhejiang enterprises were encouraged to leverage Hong Kong’s platform to explore opportunities.The Forum’s opening ceremo…

– Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference – Zhejiang Ningbo Forum cum Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum was successfully held in Ningbo, attracting over 600 government and business leaders- Promoted Hong Kong’s role as superconnector and super value-adder to Zhejiang’s business community, focusing on competitive advantages in finance, supply chain, innovation and technology and professional services- Three roundtable sessions facilitated comprehensive business networking between Zhejiang, Ningbo and Hong KongHONG KONG, Apr 25, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference – Zhejiang Ningbo Forum cum Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum, co-organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government and Ningbo Municipal People’s Government, was held today at the Shangri-La Hotel, Ningbo. The event attracted over 600 government and business leaders who discussed collaboration opportunities among Zhejiang, Ningb…

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia–(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com – April 25, 2025) – Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) provides a quarterly update with respect to the Company’s previously announced “at-the-market” equity program (the “ATM Program”) launched on June 13, 2024. The ATM Program allows the Company to issue and sell, from time to time, up to C$20,000,000 of its ordinary shares (“Ordinary Shares”) from treasury to the public, at the Company’s discretion, pursuant to an equity distribution agreement between the Company and Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation (the “Agent”).During the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025, the Company issued a total of 866,500 Ordinary Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) at an average price of C$0.7965 per share under the ATM Program, providing gross proceeds of C$690,196.80. Commissions of C$20,705.90 were paid to the Agent in relation to these distributions, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of C$669,490.90….

Highlights (Unaudited relevant data for the six months ended 28 February 2025)- Revenue increased by 7.5% YoY to approximately RMB1,247.5 million;- Number of student enrolled up by 4.4%, against last corresponding period, to approximately 100,300;- Cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB2,070.8 million, ample liquidity;- Interim dividend 6.6 HK cents per share, dividend payout ratio 30%.HONG KONG, Apr 25, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) –  Edvantage Group Holdings Limited (“Edvantage Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 0382.HK) has announced its unaudited FY2025 Interim Results for the six months ended 28 February 2025 (the “Reporting Period”). With the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) giving it advantage in school operation, the Group continued to increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI), industry-education integration, internationalization, innovation and entrepreneurship, teaching team, and campus facilities, as such, strengthened its high-quality education brand.During …

HONG KONG, Apr 25, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TIME Interconnect Technology Limited (“TIME Interconnect”, Stock Code: 1729.HK, with its subsidiaries collectively referred to as the “Group”) , a leading manufacturer of cable assembly, digital cable, and server products, has recently announced its final results for the year ended 31 December 2024 is pleased to announce its final results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the “Current Year” or “FY2024”). The Group achieved record-breaking growth, driven by strategic expansions in high-margin sectors and excellent execution. During the FY2024, global economic growth experienced a notable slowdown, primarily due to persistently high borrowing costs, the gradual withdrawal of fiscal support, and heightened geo-economic fragmentation. These factors collectively exerted downward pressure on overall market demand. Moreover, cyclical imbalances among major economies began to stabilise, with economic activities gradually returning to potential levels. Am…

HONG KONG, Apr 24, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – HighTide Therapeutics, Inc. (2511.HK), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of multifunctional multi-targeted therapies for chronic liver and metabolic diseases, announced today that it will present at the EASL Congress 2025, taking place from May 7-10, 2025 in Amsterdam. The presentations include post-hoc analyses of two Phase 2 clinical studies of berberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801), a gut-liver anti-inflammatory metabolic modulator, being developed for treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A third presentation will present preclinical results for rimtoregtide (HTD4010), a peptide derived from the Reg3a protein, in liver failure in mice.“Effects of Berberine Ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) in Patients with At-risk MASH and T2DM”(Presentation SAT-440, Poster Presentation, May 10, 8:30 AM CET)About the Abstract: Due to the ongoing unmet medical need…

JAKARTA, Apr 24, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – South East Asia’s first premium service airline, PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri, is further strengthening its presence in Singapore by increasing the frequency of its scheduled flights for the Jakarta – Singapore route to two times daily from today.This announcement comes barely a month after TransNusa successfully launch scheduled flights to Perth from its base in Bali.TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that TransNusa has plans to further strengthen its network connectivity this year.In line with this, TransNusa launched its second daily flight to Singapore today. The additional flight, 8B 153, departed at 12.10pm from the Terminal 3 Soekarno – Hatta International Airport and arrived Singapore Changi Airport at 14.40pm today. While its additional flight, 8B 154, departed Changi Airport at 15.30pm and arrived at the Soekarno – Hatta International Airport at 16.20pm.“TransNusa will continue to operate the current schedul…

– Results from the first patient cohort (N=5) of an open-label proof of concept academic study with low-dose IL-2 and CTLA4-Ig demonstrated a rapid and durable statistically significant increase in the number and suppressive function of Tregs compared to baseline values. – Clinically, patients with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) demonstrated minimal to no cognitive decline throughout the study period. Treatment was well tolerated, no serious adverse events were reported, and all 5 patients completed the study.Houston, TX, Apr 24, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: COYA) (“Coya” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing biologics intended to enhance regulatory T cell (Treg) function announced positive interim results of an investigator-initiated proof of concept open-label study with low-dose IL-2 and CTLA4-Ig combination treatment in patients with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). The study is led by Dr. Alireza Faridar and Dr. Stanley Appel at th…

SINGAPORE, Apr 25, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Mooreast Holdings Ltd. (“Mooreast” or the “Company”), and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) wishes to provide an update on several recent developments: Completion of Multi-Buoy Mooring Upgrade Project at Gulf of ThailandFurther to the Company’s announcement dated 12 November 2024, Mooreast wishes to update that the project to upgrade a multi-buoy mooring (“MBM”) system off the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand was completed recently. The Group expects to recognise approximately S$8.8 million for this project in the first half of the financial year ending 31 December 2025 (“1H2025”).The successful completion underscores the Group’s capabilities to handle sizeable mooring projects within the oil and gas (“O&G”) industry. Orders related to the O&G sector had been building up in 2H2024, and have continued to gain momentum in the first four months of FY2025. Even with the delivery of the MBM proj…

HONG KONG, Apr 23, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – On 22 April, Earth Day, an electrifying cycling event was held across Guangdong and Macau. Batch Bicycles and Hyatt Place Zhuhai jointly organised Ride Macao, an event to explore the country on wheels and celebrate Earth’s Day with green travel.In today’s fast-paced city life, people are often busy with work and various affairs that they gradually leave nature and sports behind. The Ride Macao event was designed to break this shackle and spread the values of living green, protecting the environment and the cycling lifestyle to everyone.Starting from Hyatt Place Zhuhai and arriving at Hengqin Port, the carefully planned route combined the picturesque natural scenery and unique cityscape along the way with the ease of cruising through customs. Riders enjoyed the magnificent view of the sea and sky during the journey while also experiencing the unique charm of the blend of history and modernity found along the streets and lanes of Macau. This was not o…

Key Highlights:- Green jobs in Singapore show 27% year-on-year growth with 12% month-on-month increase in March ’25- Engineering, Construction & Infrastructure sector leads sustainability hiring with 29% share of green jobs- Consulting & Strategy sector accounts for 11% of sustainability-focused positions- ESG Analyst emerges as the role with the highest growth in demand 28% year-on-year – Singapore’s green job sector projected to grow by 11% in 2025SINGAPORE, Apr 23, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Jobs platform, foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), today published the foundit Earth Day Special Singapore Report as part of the foundit Insights Tracker (fit). The report highlights significant growth in sustainability-driven hiring across Singapore’s employment landscape.The tracker reveals an overall year-on-year (YoY) growth of 27% in green jobs, with a positive month-on-month (MoM) increase of 12% in March 2025, building on the 17% growth seen in February.”Singapore’s green job market …

WATERLOO, ONTARIO, Apr 23, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Axibo Inc., a Waterloo-based robotics innovator celebrated for its groundbreaking 4D volumetric capture technologies and serving customers like Netflix and Apple, today announced a $12 million funding round. This investment includes $11 million from prominent external investors and an additional $1 million from Axibo’s founders Anoop Gadhrri, Sohaib Al-Emara, and Reiner Schmidt, whose passion for robotics began back in 2019 with their university’s first autonomous vehicle. The funding launches Axibo’s ambitious new division dedicated to advanced humanoid robotics.Axibo FoundersWith a track record of thousands of cinema robots delivered internationally, Axibo will now be leveraging Waterloo’s exceptional AI, robotics, and precision engineering talent to spearhead advancements in humanoid robotics.”We see humanoid robots as the next major milestone in productivity since the Industrial Revolution,” said Anoop Gadhrri, co-founder and CEO of Axib…

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 23, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd (“EdgePoint”) – part of EdgePoint Infrastructure, a leading ASEAN-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, has successfully launched its first solar hybrid site, marking a key milestone in its renewable energy initiatives. This deployment represents a significant step toward advancing sustainable energy solutions in Malaysia’s telecommunications sector.The new solution provides up to 100% of the energy required to operate telecommunications equipment, reducing dependence on diesel fuel. With a 5.9-kilowatt peak (kWp) capacity, the site operates autonomously using photovoltaic (solar) energy, complemented by battery storage.Muniff Kamaruddin, Chief Executive Officer of EdgePoint Towers, said, “We are proud to contribute to the deployment of renewable energy solutions that meet current and future needs for both sustainability and long-term cost efficiency. These solutions are especially important for rem…

JAKARTA, Apr 21, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage Center (ICCSC) is organizing The 3rd International & Indonesia CCS Forum 2025, an international-scale forum aimed at accelerating the development of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology as a key pillar toward a green economy and sustainable growth in Indonesia. The event will take place on October 7-8, 2025, at Hotel Mulia, Jakarta, featuring over 100 global speakers from various sectors.Belladonna Troxylon Maulianda, Executive Director of ICCSC, emphasized that this forum is designed as a strategic platform to bring together global stakeholders, including governments, industry players, academics, and investors. “CCS plays a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and supporting Indonesia’s net-zero targets. Through this forum, we aim to strengthen global collaboration to address challenges and leverage opportunities in CCS development,” said Belladonna.The forum’s theme, “Advancing Indonesia as a …

WELLINGTON, FL, Apr 22, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 2025 U.S. Open Polo Championship®, played at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Palm Beach County, showcased top-tier polo action from March 26 to April 20 and ended this Sunday with a thrilling Final win by La Dolfina Tamera over La Dolfina Catamount in a score of 12-8 in front of a record crowd.Agustina FondaLa Dolfina Tamera wins the U.S. Open Polo Championship® trophy.Watch the U.S. Open Polo Championship on ESPNHosted by legendary ESPN broadcaster Chris Fowler, the U.S. Open Polo Championship Final was played on the U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium Field, in front of an electric crowd. The game will be broadcast to a large global audience across multiple ESPN platforms, including ESPN2 on Saturday, April 26, at 10:30 AM EDT, as well as Primetime on ESPNews on Sunday, April 27. Check your local listing for air times.U.S. Polo Assn. Supports the Sport and Equine CharitiesAs the sport’s most prestigious tournament in North America, the U.S. Op…

HONG KONG, Apr 22, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – In recent years, with the launch of top-level design for nuclear medicines and the implementation of supporting policies, the domestic nuclear medicine industry has ushered in a golden period of development. According to the data analysis of BCC Research, there will be a growth in the global nuclear medicine market from $12.6 billion in 2023 to $21 billion by the end of 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.29% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2029. Meanwhile, Medraysintell, a market intelligence agency specializing in radiotherapy and nuclear medicine, predicts that there will be a growth of about $30 billion in the global nuclear medicine market in 2030.As a leading nuclear medicine company in China, CIRC (01763.HK) recently disclosed its annual report for 2024 as of December 31st. In 2024, CIRC achieved a remarkable growth in revenue and net profit, which not only delivered a satisfactory answer on the performance level, but…